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Having been elected to the Montana Senate, I wanted to give you a few updates. Even though there’s not a super majority this time, I’m encouraged to say we’ll have a conservative coalition this session and my hope is that we will stick together on the contentious bills we face. I anticipate another busy year with bills. The committees aren’t finalized yet, but the possibilities for me at this time appear to be Business & Labor, State Administration, Fish, Wildlife & Parks, or Energy & Technology. We’ll see whether different possibili...
Dear Editor, I recently rented the Community Center and it was perfect for our family and public gathering. I want to thank the people who had the foresight to recognize the need for this gathering place, and thank all taxpayers who paid for it’s construction and those who currently pay and will continue to pay for it’s upkeep. The kitchen has every item we could have possibly needed, the tables and chairs are comfortable and easy to set up and store, and though I was technically challenged for a while, the large screen was perfect for sho...
Editor: The poppies are to remember the previous veterans who gave their lives defending our democracy for “we the people”. When one thinks of the soldiers of the War for Independence and what they did with such limited supplies, training and such, we really are blessed to have the constitution and our rights that include the right to vote. Pat Hanlan, Buddy Poppy Chairman Editor: Next week the pivotal election to decide whether this nation continues it's slide into a globalist nightmare or a return to sanity will be over. As this county tra...
A Guest Editorial, submitted by District Court Judge Michael Hayworth Since 2013, Michael Hayworth has served as one of two District Court judges for the Sixteenth Judicial District Court serving Custer, Rosebud, Treasure, Garfield, Powder River, Fallon and Carter counties. Judge Hayworth seeks voter retention to continue to serve as your District Court judge. Montana's court system consists of three levels. Each city and each county has a city court and a justice court. These "courts of...
Lynch and Bidegaray will protect our freedoms Montanans have an opportunity to elect two experienced and independent justices to the Montana Supreme Court who respect our constitution and constitutional rights. They are Jeremiah Lynch and Katherine Bidegaray. Jeremiah Lynch, a Butte native and federal court magistrate for 13 years, is running for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court. He was a law clerk for former Chief Justice Paul Hatfield. Lynch had a private law practice for 10 years. He served on the Montana Board of Public Education...
To the people of Broadus, I went to Broadus in August on my way out west for a family reunion. I was looking for a motel in Broadus, and a man working in his yard gave me directions. Then while I was still looking, a lady had me follow her to the motel. When I arrived, the fellow from the yard drove up to make sure I had made it where I needed to go. I am very grateful to these two people. I want to say thank you and God bless you and your families, and also thank you for the hospitality I received from the community. W Brown, Flandreau,...
Editor, So what have we learned? Our recent podcast at the library, Senator Ron Johnson hearing titled “The Federal Health Agencies and the Covid Cartel, What are they hiding?” Dr. Sabine Hazan (Gastroenterologist) quote “The price of stock is worth more than the price of a life”. One might consider that previous quote when looking at the cancer treatment protocol that exists today in the US. The Gerson Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico is a cancer clinic that uses the Max Gerson Cancer Therapy. This all natural treatment is not allowed in the US. Plea...
Expectations: In Recognition of the Sons and Daughters of the Old Folks You never expected to see the naked bodies of your aging parents. And, then, you find you not only see the old bodies, you have to help clean and care for them. And, sometimes, you have to carry them. You leave your own family, work and lives and sometimes come from other states to do this. You take us to the urologist, dermatologist, cardiologist and oncologists. You take us multiple times to the Emergency Room and many follow-up appointments. You help interpret the...
To whom it may concern, So we know that the (AMA), American Medical Association, was founded in 1847. At that point in time any known healing revolved around natural practices using herbs and supplements. What exists today with big pharma in coordination with the AMA is the full blown censorship of any other treatment except (SOC), Standard of Cure. At the onset of the Covid a certain faction of Dr’s broke away from the AMA and formed a group called Frontline Doctors. Their premise was that there existed Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine, r...
The first chapter in a new series from local writer Deanna Twedt. Chapter One The adobe fence curved up and down around the yard like rolling waves stuck in motion. Frozen. Solid. Clay. The fence wasn’t tall. I could see easily over the ten inch thick parameter. Inside the courtyard, two dark haired women were beating brooms against woven rugs. Their blouses hung open near the neck and sweat stains bloomed around their armpits. Across from them, two vaqueros worked in a corral with a nervous colt. Dust erupted from where the colt stomped and a...
Have you thought about how the future of agriculture looks? I mean it’s terrifying if you really think about it… many of our consumers are far removed from agriculture and many honestly have no idea how or where their food and fiber comes from. With this in mind you have to wonder how are our kids or grandkids going to keep this farm or ranch going? Well, I'm going to say it starts by speaking up and telling our story, rather than leaving it to be told by others without hands on knowledge or worse, the goal of misrepresentation. This is jus...
To the Editor: As our nation’s birthday rapidly approaches I am so excited about this year’s 4th of July celebration in Broadus, which is highlighted by the theme UNITED WE STAND. Jessica Malone, you are such a talented lady. As we celebrate the 4th with various activities reflecting unison of purpose, I also think of another theme which is commonly associated with our great country, and this is: IN GOD WE TRUST. I hope as each of us has a chance to lift our eyes to the sky, whether that be during a community aerial photo op or watching bea...
Editor, Researching candidates is a daunting task before the primary elections, due to the number running on the Republican ticket. A group of conservative Republicans including myself locally have done some research on the candidates and offer the following recommendations, based on their past history, voting records, actions and statements. This list, in my opinion, represents the best constitutional and moral values that reflect their actions. All positions are not covered. US Senator: Brad Johnson 2nd Congressional district: Elsie Arntzen...
A guest editorial By Stephanie Weyrauch, PT, DPT, MSCI The only pain management clinic in Billings announced this week that as of January 2024, it would close. The closure of St. Vincent’s Pain Management Center puts a significant strain on our community. It increases the load on our primary care providers (PCPs) and leaves many patients without the proper care they need. Additionally, many PCPs lack the time and training necessary to properly serve these patients. With such a large population to serve comes longer wait times, which leads to i...
Legacy is a platform, created through the Powder River County Youth Issues Coalition for exploring an individual's experience with mental wellness, especially trauma. Our hope is that a better understanding of the human experience, creates compassion and empathy for those who struggle and encourages all to seek a path for healing. Our vision is that the stigma and barriers for seeking care/treatment/wellness are broken and the paths for hope and recovery are cleared. Trauma has been...
Dear Billy, I read your recent article about the EMS and traffic in this area. I have written to the Department of Transportation twice and they said they were going to analyze the situation. It is tragic that 5 young people have had to die on Highway 212 in the last year and a half, and there is not any indication of any improvement in the future. It is 100 miles from Ashland to Alzada with not 1 passing lane. I used to go to basketball games in Broadus, it is 30 miles to my turnoff and I would count 30 semis in the 30 miles. If I go toward...
Editor, “Transforming our World; the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, sounds progressive, doesn't it? That's the stated goal for a UN agenda presently being promoted and implemented around the globe, that would change our way of life as we know it. Some goals are: Combat Inequality; means wealthier (freer) nations share wealth with poorer ones. Change Consumption and Productive Patterns; means eat less meat, frozen foods, dictate what you consume. Restrict ownership of vehicles, appliances, and land. Control Healthcare; means dec...
Dear Editor, With Montana being #3 in the union with deaths by suicide, and the fact farmers and ranchers are 2 to 1 more likely to commit suicide than other professions, suicide is a subject that needs to be addressed. Our neighboring states of Wyoming at #1 and South Dakota at #7 in suicide rates makes this an even scarier fact. Also, with it being calving and lambing season and agriculture in general being a highly dangerous occupation, we need to do everything we can to try to improve our odds and try to reduce suicide rates. If you...
As many of you know, my mother Ellen Gilger was placed in the care of the Powder River Manor in June of 2021 for end of life care. There were problems! I filed a complaint to DPHHS, and my allegations were validated. The inspection survey is a public document that can be viewed by all on the DPPHS website. Ellen was neglected for at least 8 hours which directly resulted in bed sores. There were 4 major incidents. My brother visited mom and found her in an uncomfortable, precarious position in her chair. The call button was not accessible. It re...
Letter to the Editor: Veteran’s Day brings back a lot of memories of the older vets I knew when I was a young child. It seemed like they were old men. However, in years many of them may not have been 60 years old. These vets had seen service in WWI (the Great War to End all Wars). They had seen a lot of action and very bad things happening. Many of the vets had been wounded and/or gassed on the battlefield. This war saw the first use of airplanes and motorized vehicles in the military. Montana had a very large volunteer enlistment; Montana h...
To the editor: Our elected representatives take an oath to uphold our Constitution. Should we not then rate them according to how closely they keep that oath? If your spouse only kept the marriage oath 70% of the time, would that be acceptable? Matt Rosendale's record is one of only a handful of representatives that maintains a 100% score on constitutional issues. Examples of his votes: voted NO on HR 2225 that passed 345 to 67, which cost every American household $614, voted NO on HR 391, which cost each household $23, voted NO on HR 4373,...
Editor, You had an article about horses for the Boer War. One of the horses shipped by train to Miles City from Washington was supposed to be with that band of horses, but he jumped the corral and ended up in the Cossitt Family. Here’s a true story of him - thought you might print it. Thanks, Helen Cossitt, “Stacey Sue” Satan Lives Again In the hills of Montana old Satan ran wild Am here to tell about it, when I was a child He came out here like a chalk-eyed ghost Ridin’ the train from the far west coast Boxcars of horses unloaded in Miles C...
Guest Editorial submitted by Pat Phillippi, Powder River County Treasurer Once again, the State of Montana is pushing more costs down to the local, county level. The County Treasurer’s offices across the state have always had a partnership with the Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division to provide the service of licensing and renewing motorized vehicles for the residents of our counties. The counties have always provided the building, staff and utilities as their share of the costs of the service. The Department of Justice has always p...
As some of you know, this is my second summer at the Powder River Chamber’s Visitors Center. A couple of days ago, a fellow stopped in, lip curled in a sneer, and announced that “Broadus is sure a funky little town.” Broadus is my town, so I gave him my dead fish eye look, and he quickly backtracked. But Broadus is indeed a junky town, thanks to the efforts of a handful of folks. Their dereliction has an adverse affect on our entire community, with piles of broken down junky vehicles strewn about for everyone to witness. I remember some years...
Billy, What is a sealed bid process? There are typically 5 steps in sealed bidding: Prepare the invitation for bid. The government (in this case School Board) must describe their requirements clearly, accurately and completely. Publicize the invitation for bids. Submission of bids- opened at the time and place stated in the invitation for bids. Evaluation of bids without discussion. Contract Awarded. The publicly opened bid most advantageous to the government (lowest bid) will be awarded the contract. This is the bid process for government...
