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Friday, June 28, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. Melissa Billing met with the commissioners to update the county that the Economic Development Council has submitted a grant application for a pil...
A lightning laced storm tracked across the southern reaches of the state last week, prompting a large number of lightning storms in Southern Bighorn, Rosebud, Powder River, and Carter Counties. On July 12th a large number of fires started, pushing smoke across SE Montana, and prompting voluntary evacuation orders over the weekend for Tongue River State Park and portions of Southern Rosebud County. On Monday morning these combined fires were listed as 22,208 acres, and a Type 3 Incident Managemen...
The Powder River County Compensation Board met Monday afternoon, tasked with looking into the salaries for county elected officials, and whether or not a pay raise would be enacted. Members of the board include the three county commissioners – Lee Randall, Lori Fortner, and John Olson, as well as elected officials including Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin, Treasurer/Assessor Hattie Arithson, Sheriff/Coroner Devin Boman, County Attorney Jeff Noble, and two county taxpayers – Todd Gardner and Ann Emmons. The elected official salary covers the...
Visit Southeast Montana announces the new Executive Board of Directors for fiscal year 2024-25. Jessica Malone, chair, represents Powder River County; Sabre Moore, past chair, represents Carter County; Morgan Belveal, vice-chair, represents Musselshell County; and Ali Baue, secretary/ treasurer, represents Treasure County. Michelle Williams, executive director of The Depot in Billings, joins the Board of Directors as representative for Yellowstone County. Other members of the Visit Southeast Mon...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting July 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris. Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Council began the meeting with the consent agenda items of reviewing the previous meeting minutes from 06-04-2024, claims forms from period 6/24. Councilperson Slovek made a motion to approve all consent agenda items, Councilperson Morris second the...
In the previous chapter, Lanette had some sorrowful news to share with her cousin, Maisie. She told of the passing of Ruthaleen Dukater, and that the Pack Horse Library wishes for her to relocate. How has Lanette been able to bear these burdens? What choices will she make? Let us find out in the latest installment. Chapter Sixteen July 5, 1935 Dear Maisie, Happy Belated Independence Day! I’m sure that as I write this you are now back at home. I still cannot believe you came all the way out to Miracle, Kentucky to visit me! Or that you had e...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary held their July monthly meeting July 10th at the hall. New officers started their responsibilities for the new year. Officers are as follows: President- Annie Brimmer; Sr. Vice President - Kathy Myers; Jr. Vice President - Ginger Bird; Treasurer - Tracey Gorder; Secretary - Molly Lloyd; Patriotic Instructor - Bev Rightnour; Chaplain - Margaret Scoles; Conductress - Pat Ridenour; Guard - Sue Richards; Trustees - Carole Richards, Karen Amende and Margaret Scoles. We reviewed the 4th of July parade with a few min...
Dear Editor: I just want to share a most enlightening experience from the 4th of July parade with you and your readers. I was riding the Auxiliary float in the parade. It was the second trip around. We were on the street somewhere between the ambulance buildings and the fire hall and I was facing the east side of the street. As our float passed by while the many kids scrambled for candy, one young onlooker (a lad kindergarten age or younger) stood very attentively with his hand over his heart in salute to the flags. I do not know this small...
July 18, 1924 No One Claimed Moonshine at Coalwood Celebration At the Coalwood celebration, Sheriff L.R. Warren discovered a pint flask of moonshine in a truck near the dance floor about 2:30 o'clock Saturday morning. The officer pursued his search until in an old beer case used as a chuck box he found two more bottles containing the same brand of liquor. In all there was about a pint and a half of "moon". Taking the bottles and their contents to the dance floor the sheriff invited the owner to...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Cesar Bautista, Anchorage, AK, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. William Burris, St. Louis, MO, speeding in restricted zone (91/65) $105. Peter Kariuki, Federal Way, WA, careless driving, $85. Peter Kariuki, Federal Way, WA, speeding in restricted zone (47/30) $85. MHP James Kickels, Minooka, IL, speeding in restricted zone (81/65) $85. Jeffrey Bramwell, Gilbert, AZ, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Mary Chambers Manis, Pewaukee, WI, speeding in restricted zone (93/65) $105. Jonathan Huffey, Newt...
Monday, June 24, 2024 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson were present. Commissioners reviewed and approved the consent agenda. Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin presented journal vouchers to be approved. Clerk & Recorder Cynde Jo Gatlin joined the meeting to present the review letter from Stahly Engineering requesting to conduct a sufficiency review of the subdivision submittal. Gatlin informed the c...
Paisley Holdings, LLC to Milne Family Limited Partnership, Warranty Deed, T9S, R49E, Sec. 26, A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT A AMENDED IN COS 141613; T9S, R49E, Sec. 27, A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT A AMENDED IN COS 141613. Sideline Plus, LLC to Donna Giacometto, Grant Deed, Lot 13, Block 4, City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision; Lot 14, Block 4, City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision. Sideline Plus, LLC to Donna Giacometto, Grant Deed, T4S, R51E, Sec. 34, SW4NW4, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART CONVEYED...
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of May 2024. Allbridge $862.06 Gran Tree Inn-Best Western $1,120.08 Landis Truck & Equipment LLC $28,000.00 Montana Premium Beef $480.00 MT Assoc. School Bus. Officials $300.00 NICE $164.67 Powder River Examiner $589.50 Range Telephone Cooperative $3,868.71 Tebra Technologies Inc $417.16 Town of Broadus $2,515.71 Wilhelm Land Surveying $1,200.00 Builders First S...
By Jackie Beardsley A chilly July morning kept the 4th of July Freedom Run racers moving to stay warm as they competed last Thursday. Overall, 74 people walked or biked the 1-mile, 3-mile or 5 -mile races. Biking was a new option for participants up for some physical activity to celebrate the 4th of July. Pete Wenzel and Kambry Yonkee topped the 5-mile bike race, with Jenifer Bird and Tyler Caldwell topping the foot race. Scarlett Talcott was the number one biker and Luke Brewer and Brooklyn...
By Jackie Beardsley The Powder River County Fair is coming right up; July 25th-27th. The theme is “4-H: Making Our Best Better”; we hope to see the best of Powder River County Fair entries in both open class and the 4-H contests. Contact the Extension Office by July 22nd to enter a booth in the competition for the best decorated theme booth. Youth and adult categories sponsored by the Fairboard. Tuesday, July 23rd kicks off the fair with 4-H Interview Judging for indoor exhibits. The 4-H teens and Fairboard will be working to set the barn up...
"United We Stand" was the 2024 theme for the 4th of July celebrations in Broadus. The theme was fitting, as a large crowd of community members gathered for the events on the 4th and throughout the weekend. The grand marshals for the parade on the 4th were Dave & Pat (posthumously) and Tyler & Kelli Gardner, representing the Broadus Cancer Fund. The Grand Marshals were driven by Chantz Lambert in a 1972 Chevelle convertible, greeting the crowd as the car traversed the route. Winning first place...
By Jan Stevens Here are the results of the 2024 Art & Soul Patriotic Art Contest for local children ages 4-10. All participants received a ribbon and a cash award. The Art Contest submissions can be picked up at Henry A. Malley Memorial Library during regular business hours. Art & Soul would like to congratulate all the participants in our annual 4th of July Patriotic Art Contest. Please keep an eye out for other Art & Soul happenings throughout the year. Ages 4-6 1st Whitlee Pluhar - age 5 Honorable Mention Laramie Pluhar - age 6 Harper...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jason LeBlond, Rockport, ME, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Ahmed Al Rubaye, Glendale, AZ, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Jan Mudder, Menro, SD, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Robert Guice, Centre, AL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Liam Regan, Mattawan, MI, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Benjamin Smith, Sioux Falls, SD, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Benjamin Ord Lawrence, Las Vegas, NV, speeding in restricted zone (48/30) $85. Vasyl Topov, S...
Submitted by Julie (Mobley) Bilbrey Originally there were 40 members of the graduating class of 1984. Over the ensuing years, three have passed away. 24 of the remaining 37 classmates/friends gathered in Broadus for their 40-year class reunion over the long 4th of July holiday. One local classmate was unable to attend due to illness. Classmates traveling the furthest came from Texas and Arizona. "The family we didn't know we had" had a wonderful time at their 40-year class reunion activities...
By Deanna Twedt Business is back in full swing at the Powder River Historical Museum! The month of June was quite productive for the volunteers and board members who have put in time and effort into the museum. Without them we wouldn’t have had our doors open to visitors nor been able to conduct projects within the last few weeks. We are happy to announce that we have sixteen volunteers helping out this summer! Various actions took place throughout June. For starters, Kate Ruland designed logos that Powder River Petals then put on t-shirts, m...
July 11, 1924 1,000 People Attend Otter Celebration The Fourth of July celebration held at Lem Barker’s store on Otter Creek was attended by a crowd of people estimated at 1,000 in number, most of them driving in automobiles that crowded the parking reservation to its capacity. The number of people was double that of the celebration last year, with Broadus, Ashland, Otter, Sayle, Quietus, Birney, Decker, Sheridan and other places sending large delegations. While the ranchers of Otter Creek put the celebrations on, the arrangement was left to R...
Courtesy of The Ekalaka Eagle Another meeting about the proposal to permanently store carbon dioxide in underground rock formations on public land in Carter County took place at 3 p.m. on June 25th in Ekalaka. The meeting was hosted by Carter County residents, Northern Plains Resource Council members and staff with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff in attendance. The Denbury Carbon Solutions, LLC Snowy River CO2 Sequestration Project project would store carbon dioxide in more than 100,000 acres of subsurface pore space. The proposed area...
The past two months have demonstrated Montana's conflicting weather patterns, rotating between moist conditions and dry. May and June are typically the two months in Broadus with the highest amount of precipitation, and this year May stayed true to the cause, following a dry winter and early spring. Meanwhile, temperature fluctuated wildly, producing nearly freezing conditions the third week of June, followed by triple digit temperatures soon after. The month of May was wetter than normal in...
The new MSU-Extension agent for Powder River County is a familiar face to locals, as Jackie Beardsley has taken over for Mary Rumph and Julie Riley, following their retirement. Jackie grew up in Biddle on a cow/calf operation at the Rumph ranch, while also spending plenty of time in the MSU-Extension office as a child, as her mom, Mary Rumph, worked as an agent. Growing up around 4-H and the Extension program meant that Jackie should have made a good fit for being an extension agent, but as a...
By Taylor Price, RN, Powder River Public Health The Final Community Health Assessment (CHA) is open for the public to participate in. This survey is anonymous participation (we will not know who each survey belongs to). This FINAL CHA survey, takes a more in-depth approach at highlighting the concerns, complaints, deficits AND praises, related to health in OUR community. This survey is intended for all individuals who consider Broadus as a central hub for their needs, you DO NOT have to be a...
