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Dave Gardner, longtime CPA at Gardner & Billing CPAs, LLC in Broadus, retired on April 15th. Gardner grew up locally, graduating from Broadus High School in 1970, and then going on to college at Montana State University – Bozeman, where he graduated in 1974, with a Business degree with Accounting Option. In 1977, Dave, along with his bride Pat Phillips Gardner, moved to Broadus, opening Gardner's Financial Services. Located in the Rolfson Agency (the building which most recently housed Hair R...
On Wednesday, April 22nd, Governor Steve Bullock announced a gradual, three phase plan to reopen Montana in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the changes to local agencies. A list of church services may be found in this week's Church Notes. Business openings are in this week's Community Calendar. Courthouse: The courthouse offices will reopen on May 4th. The Powder River County Commissioners put out a statement Monday, commenting: "We would like to thank the community for their...
The second article in a series, written by Historian Shane Dunning. Shane may be reached at [email protected]. On September 28, 1909, the preliminary trial of Ray Tarbell for the killing of George Mitchell earlier that month ended. Justice of the Peace John Gibb ruled that there was enough evidence to charge the thirty-five-year-old cattleman with first degree murder. The hearing was covered extensively by the local newspapers and was reprinted throughout Montana and Wyoming. Attorneys...
The blood drive scheduled for April 30th in Broadus has been cancelled. The school board will decide about school opening and graduation at the board meeting on May 4th. The meeting will take place at 7 pm at the high school, and will also be broadcast online. Broadus IGA hours will remain the same. Monday-Saturday: 7 AM-9 PM, 7 AM-9 AM are special hours for seniors and others at risk. The store will be closed from 9 AM-11 AM on Tuesdays and Fridays for restocking. Sunday: 9 AM-8 PM. Pharmacy hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30-5:30, closed 9 AM-11 AM...
Annual cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. If you’d like to save a stamp and avoid as much human contact as possible, feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse. You may also renew online, at powderriverexaminer.com. Gordon Archer, Olive Rich Aubert, Broadus William Cain, Miles City Dennis Cathey, Sundance, WY Ralph Chaney, Sturgis, SD Gloria Compton, Broadus Frank...
March 26 - April 25 Coyotes: 189 Landowners Covered: 38 3 fox and 2 fox dens Data courtesy of the County Predator Control Board Kill report is based solely on county control measures....
Courtesy PR Extension Office A very fine stemmed, short, yellow blooming annual weed is now present, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Yellow alyssum (Alyssum alyssoides) and desert alyssum (Alyssum desertorum) are non-native, annual, weedy forbs (i.e., herbs) that are becoming more prevalent and problematic, especially in western, central, and southeastern Montana. Though plentiful, the alyssum is fine stemmed, flowers and then dies, and is often not noticed later in the growing season, said Rumph. Yellow alyssum and desert alyssum a...
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” Due to continued COVID-19 concerns and Phase I restrictions for public gatherings as they apply to our worship space, no public worship is yet scheduled at this time. With rapidly changing information, we are in the midst of discussions and evaluations, preparing our space and hoping to meet at the church for worship in the near future. As we continue to care for each other, the health and safety of all worshipers, espec...
By Kerry Gardner Well, how has everyone been during this Shelter In Place? Some people were calving and lambing and there was no change for them. Others found this to be a challenge, not seeing family or friends or going out of their house. In the health care field, there has been some changes and we have had to adjust to several different ways to treat patients. We are moving forward with Powder River Health Fair on June 11, 2020 at the Community Center and there will be changes on how we do this. Due to keeping the number of people inside at...
Courtesy PR Extension Office A nuisance weed, Catchweed Bedstraw, is just starting to grow this spring, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Reports are that the catchweed is about 4” tall,” said Rumph. “It is often unnoticed until it becomes tall enough to trip you! It loves to climb up corral, garden and lawn fences, between buildings, anywhere that the mower doesn’t get to.” The weed has small blue to violet flowers. The leaves and stems are covered with bristly hairs that cling to clothing and animals. The stems are weak so plants ten...
4-H member Laney Williams (far left) said, "I made these chaps with Cory Seamann. He taught me how to make them all by myself. Now I wear them every time I ride." Laney's skills learned in her leathercraft project to make the chaps have been useful while helping work cattle on the ranch, applying riding skills in her Ranch Horse project with her horse, Buck. Ten year 4-H member Callie Williams (near left) has always been an integral part of the family ranch and this spring was no exception as...
April 6, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. 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. Maintenance Supervisor Marty Drane brought in a quote for boiler stack repairs estimated at $23,000.00. Commissioners signed July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2026 immunization program. Road Supervisor Teel Mullanix phoned in for his weekly meeting. He reported shale is being hauled o...
Keith Nile Ryan was born on April 13th in Spearfish, SD, to parents Jeff and Kristina Ryan of Broadus. He weighed 10 lbs and was 19.6 inches long at birth. Big brother Rowdy, age three, is proud of his new sibling, though Rowdy was hoping for a sister, which he already named Ginger! Keith's maternal grandparents are Dean and Brenda Roberts, and his paternal grandparents are Jim and Kathy Ryan, all of Eureka, CA....
Thursday, May 3, 1990 ASI wool quality program hits Broadus Two Broadus sheep producers aren’t skirting the issue of wool quality these days. What they are skirting is their wool crop, taking advantage of the most sophisticated techniques to prepare their wool for sale on a world market as part of the Wool Quality Improvement Program sponsored by the American Sheep Industry Association. The program’s purpose is to enhance the quality of American Wool to equal international standards. The Vic Phillippi Ranch and Gerald Himelspach, both of Bro...
By Joe Stuver In past years, I’ve lived much closer to my family of friends and favorite restaurants and street food vendors, but this year I was much farther away, so I spent a lot of time “commuting,” back and forth to the little village of Jarrtaderas. I finally actually learned how to properly pronounce the name correctly, thanks to a half hour of patient tutoring. The Mexican Js and Gs always give me fits. Those who have not spent time in little villages have not really seen Mexico. They are very happy places, full of happy sounds: playi...
By Jessica Malone The light at the end of the quarantine tunnel seems to be growing brighter, but as business owners, producers and employees prepare to reignite the economy, we may only be beginning to navigate the roughest waters of the COVID-19 crisis. The Powder River Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture encourages citizens to utilize all resources available in order to be prepared and make informed decisions as you move forward. The Powder River Public Health website prco.mt.gov /Public-Health has information available on the coronavirus and...
