Articles from the August 15, 2019 edition
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Inaugural Big Sky Memorial Dog Trial draws competitors in memory of Harold Draine
"You don't choose the puppy, the puppy chooses you." -Harold Draine The namesake of the dog trials was inspired by my grandfather, Harold Draine, whom had a love and passion for the Border Collie. He...
Vance wins Working Horse Show
The long standing tradition of the Powder River Working Horse Show continued this past Saturday, as riders and horses demonstrated their skills across a variety of practical events, which tested both...
Lockwood back on top as World #1 Bullrider
Professional Bullrider and hometown lad Jess Lockwood climbed back to the top of the PBR standings on Sunday, after winning the Express Ranches Classic, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lockwood led the pack earlier this year after back to back wins in New York...
Ranch Rodeo Results
By Shavon Harmon On Friday evening of Fair Week, the East Fork Rodeo Club held their Ranch Rodeo, at the fairground arena in Broadus. This year, 10 teams competed in the events, along with 7 ranch...
4-H Horse Show Had "Ranchy" Start
The 4-H Horse Show had great participation and several exhibitors in the winner's circle. The show started with an unplanned "pasture roping" of an escaped yearling heifer needed for the Working Ranch...
Best Bums Shown at the County Fair
The bum calf, lamb and goat class is one of the most popular events at the Powder River County Fair and a wonderful opportunity for pre-4-H aged exhibitors to get a taste of what the Fair is all...
County Fair Went Hog Wild!
The Powder River County Fair boasted twenty-nine market hog entries, the largest number at the Fair in the last four decades, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. "It was a whole hog year!" she co...
Montana High School Students Eligible for $10,000 Scholarship and Trip to Washington, D.C. through the United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) and Montana Office of Public Instruction are pleased to announce that Montana high school juniors and seniors are eligible for a $10,000 college scholarship and all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C t...
Janssens celebrate 70 years
Helen and Lewis Janssen recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at the Old Piney Dell restaurant at Rock Creek Resort near Red Lodge. 21 family members made the trip to the area from as...
30 Years Ago
Thursday, August 17, 1989 Old threshing machine donated to museum Standing in the yard of the Powder River Historical Museum as mute testimony to changing farming methods is a McCormick-Deering threshing machine, owned by the Brownfield and Gardner...
Round Robin Showmen Compete for Top Honors
The Round Robin Showmanship Contest is one of the final events at the Powder River County Fair and one of the most competitive. Showman qualify within the showmanship classes in Horse, Beef, Sheep and...
Open Class Winners Announced
By PR Extension Service "I had blue ribbon flowers," remarked one fair exhibitor. "Did you see my Reserve Grand Champion ribbon!" exclaimed another. "How about that photo of the mule deer bucks? I...
Commissioners Proceedings
July 31, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer present. Meeting was called to order. Public comment: Shane Copps stopped in to visit about the 9-1-1 grant. Consent agenda – Rod moved, D...
Court Report
In PR County Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Vitalii Yeuchev, Puyallup, WA, speeding in restricted zone (55/40) $65. Karmvir Singh, Winnipeg, MB, nighttime truck speeding (75/55) $105. John Labelle, Lindale, TX, speeding in res...
Real Estate Transfers
Marie Gotfredson AKA Marie Gotfredson Scoville to Marie Gotfredson AKA Marie Gotfredson Scoville, Revocation of Beneficiary Deed, T7S, R53E, Sec. 11, S2SW4, S2SE4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 13, S2SW4, SW4NW4, NW4SW4; T7S, R53E, Sec. 14, ALL; T7S, R53E, Sec. 23...
Silent Auction Raises Money for 4-H Youth
Last minute bidding was intense at this year’s 4-H Silent Auction at the county fair, a testament to the fine craftsmanship and quality of the 4-Hers’ projects. Rheanna Schroeder’s octagon, outdoor coffee table received the highest bid at $200 by Ji...
Wolf trapper certification class scheduled for Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a wolf trapping certification class for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Billings. The certification course is free and open to individuals ages 11 and older. Preregistration is required online a...
Belle Creek Fire Truck Recovered
The Powder River County Sheriff’s Office responded to several incidents over the last week, including the apparent theft of a Belle Creek Volunteer Fire Department pickup. The Ford pickup, which had a wildland firefighting spray rig in the bed, w...
Biddle School Teacher receives grant
Sherrie Bassett Fredrickson, teacher at Biddle School, is a recent recipient of the Montana Farm Bureau's Ag in My Classroom Contest. The contest is a monthly award given to Montana Teachers and...
Broadus Farmers Market Opens this Weekend
By Julie Riley The Broadus Farmer’s Market starts back up this Saturday, August 17th, beginning at 8:30 a.m., on the deck behind the CornerStore in Broadus. Everyone is welcome to sell garden produce, crafts and baked goods. There is no fee for b...
DPHHS wants to hear from Montana Centenarians
6th annual Governor’s Conferences on Aging scheduled for Billings The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) wants to honor Montana Centenarians during the 51st annual Governor’s Conference on Aging September 24 - 26, 2019 in Billing...
4-H Results Posted
Editor's note: More photos of 4-H winners may be found in this week's online photo album. We ran out of room! "I was impressed with the quality of the work and how much the kids have learned and...
