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By PR Extension Office Mary had a little lamb…or maybe it was three baby calves. “We couldn’t find three of our baby calves; I got 27,000 steps one evening looking for them,” explained Mary Rumph, Biddle Calving Crew member. And sure enough, they eventually came home wagging their tails behind them. Steps for Charity continues through this last week of February and all of March. Team members continue to walk everywhere. “I enjoy walking the path to the river the most,” explained Pat Smith, Team Granny Steppers. Granny Steppers are walking f...
By PR Extension Office Join the fun preparing recipes for an air fryer and taste testing them with Jackie Rumph Beardsley, MSU Custer County Extension Agent. The class is scheduled for Thursday, March 7th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Participants will work in small groups to cook meats, vegetables or snacks using an air fryer appliance. The fee for the class is $10 and pre-registration is required. Contact the MSU Extension Office at 406-436-2424 to register....
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, March 3rd - Pitch-in meal following service Sunday, March 10th - Communion as part of Service (Daylight Saving Time Begins) Saturday, March 16th - Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Sunday, March 17th - Mission Moment Sunday Saturday, March 23rd - Leadership Team Retreat Sunday, March 24th - Palm Sunday Friday, March 29th - Good Friday Communion Service - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31st - Sunrise Service - Meet at Church @ 6:15 a.m Easter Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. S...
Last month, Lanette wrote of her latest happenings, which included a visit from Ada--one of the Pack Horse Librarians--receiving a letter from Maisie about her Christmas, the Colton children learning to read, her visits to Mrs. Dukater, her project to compile the lyrics of Mr. Fordwick’s mountain songs into a book, and helping out the schoolteacher on the occasional Saturday. What else has Lanette been up to? Chapter Twelve February 11, 1935 Dear Maisie, Most of the snow has disappeared since Christmas, but a cold wind has not gone away. The t...
February 29, 1924 Can Meat Now for Summer Use “This is the season of the year when it behooves every farmer to can his summer’s supply of meat,” said Eddie Barker when in town a few days ago from his place near here. “Frozen meat is all right for immediate consumption,” he said, but not for canning. Describing the method he uses for “putting up” pork and beef he said: “For pork prepare a brine solution of salt and water. Add salt to the water in a barrel until the water floats a potato. Put pork in the barrel until the meat is completely imme...
Regular Council Meeting February 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin; Councilperson Raevyn Slovek; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Cody Morris; Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris; Public Works Cass Zimmer and Guests Julie Emmons-Stoddard; Melissa Billing; Mary Rumph; Kate Riley; Tracy Thomas; and Jim Atchison Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Following the pledge of allegiance council reviewed the previous minutes. Councilperson Turnbough made a motion to approve previous...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have”. Happy March! We are still enjoying some nice weather and I am seeing many people out walking for their charities. Our cooking class is in full swing. We are making an array of roasted veggies, desserts and main dishes. The air fryer is quick, easy and a healthy way to prepare meals. We still have room in the class if anyone would like to come join us. The class is on Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:00. We have 3 classes left. Chair Yog...
By Terri Bird There are several ladies in the community taking orders for bright, yellow daffodils, in an effort to support our local Cancer Fund. The cost is one bunch of flowers for $10 or three bunches for $25, orders must be placed by the end of February. The flowers are slated to arrive around March 18 or 19 and can be picked up at the courthouse square or delivered to the people of your choice. To place an order contact any of the following gals, Debbie Talcott, Kerry Gardner, Carla Bowers, Kitty Riggs, Tammy Sch-oenbeck and Terri Bird,...
Grandma’s Going Down By PR Extension Office Maddy Reierson, a 6-year-old and member of Team Grandma’s Going Down, is as competitive as her mother Elizabeth (Riley) Reierson. When Maddy found out she was on a Steps for Charity team opposite her grandma Julie Riley’s team, she strapped on her step-tracking watch and immediately started walking around the house and said, “Grandma’s going down!” Aunt Kate Riley Copelan and Uncle Kyle Copelan round out the Grandma’s Going Down team and are certainly outpacing grandma and her team, tracking steps...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important deadlines approaching soon: March 1 Due Date • Business and industrial equipment owners need to report their personal property online with the department’s TransAction Portal (TAP) at https://tap.dor.mt.gov. Businesses have a statutory reporting requirement if their total statewide market value of equipment is over $1 million. Businesses whose statewide market value is $1 million or less are exempt from the busin...
By Dee Mobley Over the hump! A milestone reached! St V’s has been flirting with surpassing the $50,000 annual sales mark for the past two years. In 2023 it happened. And, in sync with that figure, we’ve recirculated almost $28,000 into the community via gifting 62 families, PR Public Health, and PR High School. The bulk of the gifts were gas cards for medical travel. Cash gifts were warranted in other circumstances such as household fires, hospice, Rx’s, and other needs brought to our attention. The board appreciates all who contact us re th...
Thursday, January 18, 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. The board discussed the request by Raymond Ragsdale to authorize the DNRC truck to join the striker team in Custer County. The board approved the request. Ragsdale informed the board the DNRC will invoice as the unit is utilized and the county will receive the funding, to b...
February 22, 1924 Dan Gilmore to Ride for Movies It was reported in Broadus this week that Dan Gilmore had accepted a position as horse rider with a moving picture concern at Hollywood, California. Mr. Gilmore, it is said, plans to leave for that destination in a few days. He is regarded as one of the best riders on Powder River and working before the camera will be “pickings” for him. Max Holcomb, another Powder River cowboy, is also in California, riding in western pictures for a movie company there. River’s Ice Breaks Up; Freezes over Again...
As of February 12th, there have been no filings for the PR County Commissioner position coming open, nor the Clerk of District Court position, according to Elections Administrator Cynde Jo Gatlin. Redistricting has now placed all of Powder River County into one Senate and House District, 17 and 34, respectively. In Senate District 17, Mike Newton and Bob Phalen, both Republicans from Glendive, have filed. In House District 34, Jerry Schillinger, Republican from Circle has filed. Potential candidates have until March 11th to file. The primary...
A task force involved with the US 212 Corridor Safety Action Plan will hold a Community Input Meeting in Broadus on Wednesday, February 21st at 5:15 pm at the Broadus VFW, with the public invited to attend. The task force is composed of representatives from agencies and stake holders along the Highway 212 corridor in Southeastern Montana, with a proposed goal of examining safety issues along the corridor, and identifying solutions to the ongoing safety issues along the route. The meeting in Broadus is one of several being held in the area to...
Thomas Powers Etux, Lee Ann Powers Etvir to Alan Lloyd, Etal, Janice E. Lloyd, Etal, Warranty Deed T9S R45E 19 S2SE4, SE4SW4 T9S R45E 19 SW4SW4 T9S R45E 30 NW4NW4 T9S R45E 30 SW4NW4 T9S R45E 30 NE4, E2NW4 Allen E. Drane, to Shawn A. Wahl, Etal, Shawna L. Wahl, Etal, Waranty Deed Lot 1 Block 2 NEIL Subdivision Richard Dick Gaskill Estate AKA Charlie Gaskill, To Dick Gaskill Family Trust, Deed of Distribution T1S R48E 25 ALL T1S R49E 30 SE4, E2SW4, NE4NW4 LESS 25 ACRES EAST OF COUNTY ROAD T1S R49E 30 NW4NW4 T1S R49E 30 SW4NW4 T1S R49E 30 NW4SW4...
February 15, 1924 Checks No Good, Gets 30 Days William R. Stultz alias Dick Hayden Saturday pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses by issuing worthless checks and was sentenced by C.B. Lewis, Justice of the Peace, to serve thirty days in the County jail. The man was arrested on complaint of S.A. Holt who held a $2.25 check drawn on a Miles City bank but returned for lack of funds. Other checks had been passed locally by Stultz, one to H.R. Cook for $6.50 and one to R.T. Blenkner for $15.00. Sutltz redeemed all those worthless...
By PR Extension Office 96 people on 24 teams!! That’s $1,440 raised for 18 charities entered in the Steps for Charity challenge. “I’ve tripled the steps I take each day,” explained Randy Sullivan, a HIT THE TRAILS member, “just to get extra steps for the Steps for Charity challenge.” “I had a big day today. I’m demolishing the inside of a building, so I’ve been getting a lot of steps,” explained Barb Hammerquist, TEAM THEO member, “but I also hit my head with a hammer!” People are tearing down walls, walking to the post office, practicing y...
MHP Julio Rivera, Plentywood, MT., night time speeding, (70/65), $20. Christopher Rothe, Omaha, NE., speeding in a restricted zone, (95/65), $105. Jason Street, Wise River, MT., speeding in a restricted zone, (84/65), $85. Erin Whittingham, Everett, WA., speeding in a restricted zone, (75/65), $55. Kipp Schwarzrock, Hysham, MT., daytime speeding, (80/70), $20. Travis Lamb, Glasgow, MT., daytime speeding (80/70), $20. Carlos Garcia Lopez, Bozeman, MT., seatbelt violation, $20. Carlos Garcia Lopez, Bozeman, MT., speeding in a restricted zone,...
Weather during the month of January in Powder River County was marked by tumultuous extreme temperature fluctuations, holding both record daily low temperatures and record highs. The month began with temps generally around average for the first part of January, but a month cold shift sent temperatures plummeting. Record daily lows were recorded on January 13th and 14th, with -33 and -38 respectively at the courthouse in Broadus. The previous records for those days were -29 on the 13th, and -36 on the 14th; both were recorded in 1979. The -38...
By PR Extension Office Ready, Set, WALK! Ninety-two people on 23 teams STEPPED up to take the Steps for Charity Challenge, a local, annual event that takes place in February and March. Already we’ve seen participants walking to the post office, walking during coffee breaks, walking the high school hallways, walking to the calving barn and walking to the bank or running errands. Ninety-two people enjoying the fresh air and sunshine or cold and snow depending upon the weather! Those 92 people will track ALL their steps, which will determine the w...
Sheriff's Department Harry Stone, Broadus, MT, stalking (1st. offense), Fined $385, 5 days in jail. Harry Stone, Broadus, MT, criminal trespass to property, deferred prosecution agreement. Harry Stone, Broadus, MT, disorderly conduct (1st. offense), fined $185. Harry Stone, Broadus, MT, disorderly conduct, dismissed by prosecution. Leonard Murphy, Sarasota,FL, speeding in a restricted zone, (50/40), $55. Hassen Mohamed,Cairo, Egypt, stop sign violation, $54. Tobias Cernick, Billings, MT, speeding in a restricted zone, (95/65), $105. Cynthia...
by Henry A. Malley Memorial Library Librarian Barb Mitchell We had some fun in January with a new book challenge- Read a book with a red cover. This month the challenge is to read a book with a one-word title. This reading challenge is open to all ages, so come on in, find a book with a one-word title, snuggle down on these cold evenings, and put your name and the name of the book on a slip of paper and you could have a chance to win a gift card from a local business. If you have had a baby in the last few months or year, and are a Powder...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Revenue is holding approximately $128 million dollars that has yet to be claimed by citizens. Montanans can search for abandoned money or other types of property. The fastest and easiest way to search is online at MissingMoney.com, a national database listing abandoned money in Montana and other states. “We want to get this money back to the rightful owners”, said Montana Department of Revenue Director Brendan Beatty. “I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to search MissingMoney .com.” Nearly 33 millio...
