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The Broadus Elementary School District has settled its litigation with former Broadus 5th grade teacher Becky Kane. The settlement arose from two cases which were ruled in Kane’s favor. Both cases stem from events occurring at the April 9, 2018 school board meeting, at which Kane’s teaching contract was not renewed for the 2018-19 school year. A case filed in Judge Hayworth’s Sixteenth District Court found that the School Board violated Kane’s Montana constitutional rights, specifically her Right to Know, and Right to Public Partici...
Last Wednesday, an alarming Facebook post went viral across our area. The post, originally written by Kyle Fulmer, described a change in speed limit along US Hwy 212, from Crow Agency across Southeastern Montana to the Wyoming border, just past Alzada. Social media being what it is, all sorts of speculation and half-truths swirled across the fibers of the interwebs like eddies in a trout stream, as to whom the speed limit applied and what consequences would befall those who broke the rules.... Full story
Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte visited Broadus on Thursday, during a tour of Southeastern Montana. Gianforte's stop in Broadus came after traveling to Ekalaka to visit Dahl Memorial Critical Access Hospital in Ekalaka, which recently celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony. Nine community members attended the Broadus meeting, where Gianforte answered questions from those in attendance. County Commissioner Lee Randall asked Congressman Gianforte about the current situation with cattle price mani...
The Broadus Hawk football team has had a tough season, with one win under their belts early in the season, a game in which Lame Deer forfeited. Over the past two weeks, Broadus faced the number 1 and 2 teams in the conference, Fairview and Circle. Broadus first traveled to Circle, on September 27. Broadus Coach Ross Randall spoke of the game: "We started out well, and drove the ball against Circle really well, but we just couldn't finish our drives. Circle tried to throw against us but weren't...
Jessica Malone recently attained her Enrolled Agent (or EA) certification. Jessica works as a tax associate and now EA at Gardner & Billing CPAs PLLC, in Broadus. An Enrolled Agent is a federally authorized tax practitioner, empowered through the Department of the Treasury to represent the taxpayer at all levels with the IRS. Jessica clarified her new position during an interview last Thursday: "An Enrolled Agent is able to handle all forms of tax preparation, sign and prepare both state and...
In Powder River County Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Larry Graham, Boulder, CO, fail to stop for school bus, $135. David Scheckla, Broadus, MT, expired registration, $85. David Scheckla, Broadus, MT, fail to provide proof of insurance, dismissed by Court. Matthew Arterbury, Enumclaw, WA, driving MV while privilege is susp./ revoked, $285. Kerry Mauntel, Ponca City, OK, DUI, pled guilty, $685, 2 days jail, ACT course. Randy Stephens, Gillette, WY, stop sign violation, $85. MHP Koriona Rook, Dupont, WA, daytime speeding (...
Michelle Patten, purveyor of Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting, recently moved her headquarters into town. Housed in the back of the Gardner & Billing, CPA Building on the north side of the block across from the courthouse, Patten Bookkeeping & Consulting is readily accessible from the front or from the alley, behind the building. Michelle opened her business in 2015, initially providing general bookkeeping and Quickbooks services to businesses and individuals. Over the years, the business has...
Russell-Rumph Ranch, Inc. to Quentin Rumph, Notice of Purchaser’s Interest, T7S, R50E, Sec. 14, E2SE4; T7S, R50E, Sec. 23, SE4, S2NW4, S2NE4, S2SW4, NW4NW4, NE4SW4; T7S, R50E, Sec. 24, SW4NW4, NW4SW4; T7S, R50E, Sec. 26, N2NW4, N2NE4. John Thomas Giacometto, Etux, Etal, Brittani Nicole Aurand, Etal to John Thomas Giacometto, Etux, Etal, Brittani N. Aurand, Etvir, Etal, Quitclaim Deed (Joint Tenancy), T4S, R51E, Sec. 34, SW4SE4, Tract of Land....
From the Montana DPHHS On October 8, 2019, Governor Steve Bullock directed the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to implement emergency administrative rules to temporarily prohibit the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. The emergency rules will be filed on October 8, 2019, the ban will take effect on October 22, 2019 and it will last for 120 days, the maximum allowed by law. The rules will expire on Feb. 19, 2020. Link to the emergency rules: https://dphhs.mt.gov/administrativerules INFORMATION ABOUT THE MONTANA BAN,...
September 23, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and Rod Schaffer present. Donna Giacometto was at MACO meetings all week. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Lee seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Road Supervisor, Teel Mullanix, met with board for weekly meeting. Cattleguards were discussed. Mullanix reported the crew is mowing. There is a wash out on a road at Crane Acres; the board asked Mullanix if h...
Non-residents planning to bring their watercraft into Montana must now purchase an AIS Prevention Pass (AISPP) before launching on state waters. The AISPP was initiated by the 2019 Montana Legislature to help fund the fight against aquatic invasive species. Non-residents can purchase the ASIPP online at fwp.mt.gov or at any FWP office. Boat owners must carry a paper or digital receipt as proof of purchase. The AISPP expires each year and is not transferable between vessels. “Protecting Montana’s waters relies on making sure we address the thr...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Head Librarian Diane Stuver October 10th On display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library is a collection of multi-media pieces from Johnathan Williams. Connie Wilson’s Marigold Carnival Glass collection is in the display case. New adult fiction: “What Rose Forgot” by Nevada Barr; “Things You Save in a Fire” by Katherine Center; “The Titanic Secret” by Clive Cussler; “Lethal Agent” by Vince Flynn; “Sins of the Father” by J.A. Jance; “The Institute” by Stephen King; “The Timepiece” by Beverly Lewis...
A column on local history, researched and written by Shane Dunning. Shane may be reached at [email protected]. (Continued from last week) It is not known with certainty what were the tensions between Horton and Arta. While Horton's family apparently had money, there were rumors that his ranch was heavily in debt. Arta clearly adored her father, and Horton seemed to chafe under his shadow. Their daughter Clara was in a girl's school in Denver. William Cody Boal was often with his g...
Phyllis Kay Plummer, age 78, of Colstrip, formerly of Miles City was born on September 23, 1941 in Jordan, Montana the daughter of Ellis Ruel and LaVina Lucille (Garthofner) Childers. They lived in Jordan until Kay was seven years old with her father teaching her first grade at home. They then moved to Custer where she started in the second grade. They lived in Custer until Kay was in the sixth grade, then they moved north of the Missouri River on a ranch where she attended country school...
Charles Jean Hellickson, age 72, passed away on October 6, 2019. Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, Montana. A Celebration of Life will follow the service at the Montana Bar, all are welcome. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www. stevensonandsons.com....
A Memorial service for Glenda Rumph will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Walker Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Sisti officiating. Glenda Ann Rumph passed away peacefully on September 28, 2019 into the loving arms of our Lord after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Glenda was born in Miles City, MT on August 19, 1952 to Robert and Catherine Rumph. She grew up on the family ranch in southeastern Montana, where she enjoyed riding her favorite horse, Bosco up in the north...
The Broadus Lady Hawk Volleyball team played in three matches over the last week, including a home match against Wibaux, and on the road at Ekalaka and Terry. By the time the paper comes out, another match, on Tuesday night against St. Labre will have been held. In regards to the Wibaux match, Coach Gordon Archer commented during a Monday interview that he was pleased with how his girls played against the well ranked Lady Longhorn team: “We had every chance to win the first game. Wibaux finds a way to come back and win, and we haven’t qui...
Thursday, October 12, 1989 Centennial swine drive was a “squealing” success The Great Montana Centennial Swine Drive, held at Boyes last Sunday, was a “squealing” success, according to members of the Boyes Ladies Club (Let’er Oink Unincorporated) who organized the popular event. “We rented over 350 pigs and fed about 750 people. We figure we had between 1,100 to 1,500 people who came from South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Florida, Idaho and all over Montana,” said club member Cynde Trucano. “This was definitely the...
By Amorette Allison, History Columnist for the Miles City Star County-splitting was a popular activity in Montana during the teens of the 20th century. Custer County, which at one time made up half of eastern Montana, was further reduced, with chunks going to Fallon County in 1913 and Carter County in 1917. Small bits were nibbled off by Wibaux County in 1914 and Prairie County in 1915. The last big split came in 1919 when Powder River County was created. Creating a county wasn’t easy but it was popular. There was a notion that county seats w...
