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May 18, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. The board discussed and voted to refurbish motor grader for the Road Department. The board conducted an interview for Pool Supervisor. Kye Stanley was hired for the summer 2020 season. Road Supervisor Teel Mullanix met with the board for his weekly meeting. Mullanix reported t...
May 2020 Clerk & Recorder Petty Cash 809.40 Globalstar Usa 85.83 Incontact Inc. 311.32 Powder River Examiner 895.75 Range Telephone Cooperative 2930.63 Town Of Broadus 2092.11 AANAC 131.00 Advanced Chemical Solutions 1727.18 Alderman Oil Co. 20409.94 Alere Toxicology 164.35 Allbridge 609.58 Amazon.Com Credit 140.84 Ameripride Services Inc 56.98 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aqreva, LLC 3753.60 Arthur Lee Davis Publishing 225.61 Atlantic Tactical 80.97 Availity LLC 122.00 Barbero Estates, LLC 850.00 Barry Pitt 350.00 Billings Clinic 103.68 Black Hills...
Courtesy MT Dept of Revenue As Montanans look forward to summer, the Montana Department of Revenue has a reminder: Federal and state income taxes are due July 15. “Montanans have handled a lot in these past few months, so I thank all those who have already filed their returns,” said Gene Walborn, director of the Department of Revenue. “For those who haven’t, this is a good time to make sure you have your tax information available and find any help you may need to file.” Filing electronically is the easiest and most secure way to submit your...
Thursday, June 28, 1990 Wandering black bear may have headed home Being a celebrity may have been too much for a wandering black bear, who apparently has fled the area in search of a less hectic atmosphere. The bruin, which showed up unexpectedly north of Broadus last Wednesday evening, seemed only occasionally bothered by the strange goings on of man. A few occasions were apparently enough, however, and the bear may have headed home, but not before causing quite a stir among people who have never seen one in the area before. According to Game...
4-H member Reece Emmons (near left) said learning to lead such a big animal has been a challenge. She likes learning about caring for a 4-H animal and taking care of her steer, Stan. Younger sister Maci and brothers Trace and Quincy (far left) like playing with their bum calves and giving them bottles. 4-H Family Feature comes to us courtesy of PR Extension Office....
4-H members Noah, John and Hanna Dudek (below) work together on fixing a generator donated to them by a teacher at school (thank you!). They like doing the small engine project because, "we like working with Dad in the garage. The challenging part is putting the engines back together after taking them apart to find and fix what is wrong with them." Living in the country, they discovered social distancing was easy, "we just stayed home. It was weird to not go to church. We studied, cooked,...
On Sunday, local volunteer firefighters, ranchers, and BLM crews responded to a large wildland fire on Fire Gulch, around 16 miles southwest of Broadus. The fire is believed to have started from a lightning storm which blew through the area early Sunday. As of Tuesday morning, the fire sat at around 2885 acres. (Updated: the fire had burned 3880 acres, as of Thursday). 28 personnel, seven engines, and one helicopter were on the fire, per the National Situation Report, and we heard of at least one local dozer. The cost at that point to fight...
The Powder River County primary election results were certified on Monday. Powder River County saw a 70% voter turnout in the June 2nd, 2020 primary election. This was the highest turnout in a primary since 1992, which is as far back as we could find records. The turnout low was 35%, in 2002. Turnout throughout the state was high this spring, with the mail-in only ballots cited as a primary reason for the high turnout. In local elections, Incumbent County Commissioner Rod Schaffer beat Challenger Ted Amsden in the Republican County...
Recent shoppers at Broadus IGA may have seen some new faces in the store, which were very recognizable for longer term residents – those faces belonged to Mark Wenzel and Larry Woolston. Wenzel and Woolston, both previous owners at Broadus IGA, recently partnered together to buy the store from Rita Harden, who had owned the business in recent years. Wenzel and Woolston, who have a combined 100+ years of grocer experience, along with the Broadus IGA crew have been revamping the store, opening u...
Courtesy PR Extension Office A colorful history spanning a century-long life lived well depicts the recipients of the 2020 Fair Book Dedication, Bob (posthumous) and Virginia Robinson, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. "Good horses and good neighbors' are a central theme to these pioneers who have been and continue to be pillars of our community," added Rumph. Virginia will celebrate her 100th birthday on August 12th, "if I live that long!", stated Virginia in a recent c...
By Darlynn Williams, PR County Public Health Nurse Over the past several weeks, we have seen a lot of change. Businesses closed or reduced, school and other events canceled. There has been shock, fear, denial, anger, depression, fatigue, testing of boundaries and so many more emotions. Everyone is feeling quarantine fatigue in some form. The goal of public health, locally and across the state, is to protect the health and safety of all Montana citizens. The advice given is the best way to stay healthy, however, human behavior doesn’t alw...
A football camp will take place June 22nd and 23rd for Broadus football players in 9th through 12th grade. The free camp will be held from 8-10:30, and 1 to 3:30 both days. Players are asked to arrive by 7 AM on Monday to draw pads. Jeff Bertleson, longtime coach of state champion teams for Wibaux, will conduct the two-day camp in Broadus. Anyone with questions may contact Broadus Head Coach Ross Randall at 406-740-5930....
The Powder River County swimming pool opened last Friday. Pool Manager Kye Stanley tells us the pool will be open seven days a week, from 1-5 pm, and 6-8 pm. Times and dates for swimming lessons are currently in the works. The kiddie pool is currently open, along with the main pool. Swimmers will be charged $3 for a single session, $75 for an individual season pass, and a family pass will cost $100....
By Margaret Scoles On May 14, Tree Board members Don Birkholz, Kelda Page, Kathy Roberts, and Margaret Scoles planted a Haralred apple tree at the Fire Department Hall to replace a recently removed, diseased green ash tree, with the assistance of town employees Donna Wilson and Raymond Ragsdale. The Arbor Day celebration was delayed this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Arbor Day was initially set for April 24, the traditional Arbor Day date, with a proclamation signed months ago by Mayor M....
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Eugenia Girbea, Peachtree Corner, GA, speeding in restricted zone (41/30) $55. Karina Manzo, Auburn, WA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Joaquin Quezada-Sanchez, Antioch, TN, speeding in restricted zone (86/65) $95. Aaron Fisher, Pembroke Pines, FL, speeding in restricted zone (77/65) $65. Michael Ray Richards, Broadus, MT, assault, pled guilty, $285. Volodymyr Tkach, Plainfield, IL, operating w/o insurance, dismissed- provided proof to Court. John Burkhalter, Owatonna, MN, speeding in restricted z...
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2020 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need to contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to sign a 2020 enrollment contract. Call the Broadus FSA at 436-2321 for more information....
Thursday, June 21, 1990 Young man fulfills dream -by Esther Barnhart A young man with an unusual curiosity stayed with Elliott and Esther Barnhart several days last week. Ben Tansey of near Olympia, WA had seen Epsie on the map as a boy, and had a dream of going there someday. It wasn’t until after he graduated from Evergreen State College and became a staff writer on a weekly newspaper that he saved enough money for the trip. Upon inquiring through the library system, Tansey was pleasantly surprised to get a copy of Esther Barnhart’s boo...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Bring friends and walk or run the 4th of July Freedom Run. The 5-mile run/walk begins at 7:00 a.m., and the 1-mile run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Both races start on the west side of Cottonwood Park in Broadus. Registration for the 5-mile run/walk is $30 in advance but increases to $35 the day of the run. Prizes will be given for the first-place finishers for both the male and female divisions. The 1-mile run/walk is free for all walkers and runners; however, there is a fee if participants want a t-shirt. R...
4-H Family Feature - Justin Aye (Far left) is pictured with his 4-H market hogs Wilbur (nibbling his leg) and Cheeto. Justin said, “I like my pig project because they are really easy and fun. I really like my pigs this year, most of them are a different breed than we have been getting and they are a friendlier breed.” Justin also likes taking a steer because “mine is really nice even though it weighs 10 times my weight.” He is practicing social distancing by not going very many places. Becca A...
Hilda Ann Brimmer to Home Place Ranch LLC, Quitclaim Deed, T9S, R54E, Sec. 27, SE4SW4, SW4SE4; T9S, R54E, Sec. 28, SW4SW4; T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, SE4NE4; Lot 3, T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, NE4SE4; Lot 8, T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, SE4SW4; Lot 9, T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, SW4SE4; Lot 10, T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, SE4SE4; Lot 11, T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, SE4SE4; Lot 13, T9S, R54E, Sec. 31, SE4SW4; T9S, R54E, Sec. 32, S2NW4, S2NE4; Lot 1, T9S, R54E, Sec. 32, NE4SE4; Lot 2, T9S, R54E, Sec. 32, NW4SE4; Lot 3, T9S, R54E, Sec. 32, NE4SW4; Lot 4, T9S, R54E, Sec. 32, NW4SW4; Lot 5, T9S,...
Todd and Nicole Gardner welcomed their son, Nash Cato Gardner, into the world on May 14, 2020 at 10:15 p.m, in Billings, MT. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18.5 inches long. Nash joins siblings Griffin and Mariah. Maternal grandparents are Nathan and Connie Rumph. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Pat Gardner....
Courtesy PR Historical Museum Although typically open the first week of June, the museum board has voted not to allow public access until Montana reaches Phase 3 of the reopening plan. This decision is based on the limitations of our facility, sanitation requirements and most importantly, the safety of our many vulnerable volunteers. Limited, pre-scheduled, private tours/viewings can still be arranged by calling 436-2474 or 436-2352. Unfortunately, due to current COVID-19 restrictions the Homesteader Days event scheduled for June 15-19 has...
Courtesy PR Extension Office The FAQs below pertain to the Broadus Walking Map, pictured at left. We've also included an additional page from the Walking Map brochure featuring the historic town square, pictured on page 6. Sponsors for the brochure include Powder River Trails, MSU Extension-Powder River County, Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Powder River Historical Museum, School Community Development Council, Powder River Community Endowment Fund, Powder River Tobacco...
Maddie Brownfield holds her 4-H Cat "Adventure". In addition to the cat project, Maddie has been working on other projects, including sewing, cooking and photography. During the "stay at home" phase, she decided to sew masks and donated them to many of the gals around town who were high risk and asking for masks. She and her sewing partner Emily made 20+ masks! She's been working with Adventure kitty so he doesn't freak out when she takes him into to town for the fair. Maddie has just a couple...
Ezra Gotfredson (far left) has a Market Hog and Market Lamb for 4-H projects this year. He enjoys walking his pig and is ready to start his lamb project. Alexis Gotfredson (near left) is very busy with her Market Hog, Market Lamb, Breeding Goat, Sport Fishing and Leathercraft projects. She enjoys feeding her pig marshmallows and fishing with her dad and sister. Both Ezra and Alexis have been social distancing by staying at home, doing chores, and babysitting to keep busy! 4-H Family Feature is...
