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Forty-Room Hotel Will be Erected at the New County Seat Two Garages Will Be in Operation and Many Other Plans Made (Ed: More from the May 2 and March 29, 1919 Miles City Independent, in commemoration of the county’s 100 year anniversary) That there is a real building boom on at Broadus, which will not let up until a county seat worthy of the name has been erected, is the statement made by County Attorney N.A. Burkey, of the new Powder River sub-division. He states that the improvements which are to place the new courthouse in shape for o...
The long held tradition of the Little Levi Rodeo was continued on Sunday. Up and coming rodeo stars from near and far tested their mettle in events such as Goat Tail Untying, Stick Horse Barrels, Dummy Roping, Keyhole, Barrels, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Flag Race, Crepe Paper Race, Calf Riding, and Breakaway Roping. The exact events in which contestants competed depended on their age; older kids performed in the more physical events, while the young tikes just starting out competed in some of th...
December 31st, 2017 marked the last day the iconic Montana Bar in Broadus was open for business. That span of time is due to end as new owners Anne and Willie Gergen have the bar set up to reopen this Friday. The Gergens recently purchased the bar from previous owners, Floyd and Donna Mitchell. Anne worked in the old Montana Café growing up, where she washed dishes and learned to waitress. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to keep the old building open. The business has been a landmark for...
A poem on how the trees in Cottonwood Park came to be. Someone once said, the time to plant a tree Was at least twenty years ago How about fifty years give or take Is how I’ll tell you so. It’s been 60 years for the class of ‘59 Since we kissed the Hawks good bye But let’s go back a few more years And I’ll explain just why. A hero named Joe Chiesa, “Little Joe” to most Decided to take a dirty old space One complete with stickers and rocks And make it a beautiful place. He gathered up a bunch of kids The class of ’59 was just who “Come with me...
The Broadus School Board met Friday evening for a special meeting, to discuss ongoing litigation regarding a former teacher. Jeff Weldon, Legal Counsel for Broadus Schools, and lawyer from Felt, Martin, Frazier, and Weldon, P.C. from Billings, was on hand to update the Board regarding two specific cases. Both cases were brought forward by former Broadus Fifth grade teacher Becky Kane; her teaching contract was not renewed at the April 2018 School Board Meeting. The first case was filed in District Court. According to court documents, Kane argue...
A poem written by Lyman Amsden during his days on the USS Formoe. Lyman served on this ship during the Korean War. He now runs the Corner Store in Broadus with his wife, Anne. PASS THE WORD Set the special sea detail, the ship is now underway. Standing watch on the bridge or as lookout, with spray in your eyes. At sea on a cold windy day or running training exercises in the bay. White caps on the water, and a long trailing wake. Up a ladder you may not go, when the ship takes a notion to roll and pitch. White lightening in after steering, R...
By Julie Long Next Tuesday, July 2nd, twenty eight college-aged relay runners are scheduled to arrive for an overnight stay at the Lutheran Church. They represent the “4K for Cancer” program of the Ulman Cancer Foundation for Young Adults. This relay group is Team Boston. They began their run across America from San Francisco on June 16th and are scheduled to arrive in Boston August 3rd. They consist of 2 teams, that combined, run for approximately 150-170 miles/day in a relay-style format to reach scheduled destinations. Individual run...
By Laura Lee Ullrich In conjunction with the 100th birthday of Powder River County there will be a Musical entitled “My Powder River Home”. It will take place at the High School Auditorium on Friday, July 5th at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and there will be an opportunity for donations to help defray expenses. The Musical/historical review will include the rich history of Powder River County by decades including local history, pop culture and music from each decade. We are blessed to have many fine musicians here in Powder River County and beyon...
By Annie Brimmer Leann Brimmer of rural Biddle will leave for Le Dorat, France on June 28th. She will represent the United States in the Golden Shears World Champion Shearing and Wool Handling Competition. There are two days practice prior to the all nations competition on July 3rd. The World Competition runs July 4-7th. Leann will participate in both. Leann earned the U.S. Championship title at the final’s competition at the Black Hills Stock Show in January, 2019. The World Competition takes place every other year to give host countries t...
By Katie Ward Join the effort to help someone discover their ancestors! BillionGraves invites you to participate in a project on Saturday, July 6, 2019, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., documenting headstones at Valley View/Mt. Olivet cemeteries. Simply download the BillionGraves app on your smart phone, grab some grass clippers and gloves, and head over to the cemetery. Katie Ward, Julie Riley, and Karen Amende will be there to help you get started. BillionGraves is the world’s largest resource for searchable GPS cemetery data, with a goal of doc...
Thistle caterpillar is widespread across many states this year, including Montana, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The caterpillars eating thistle are the painted butterfly, also known as the thistle caterpillar. It has been common this June in several states and has been reported from other areas of Montana this month. The adult butterflies migrate from southern US and Mexico north all the way into Canada, stopping and laying eggs as they go. Thistle is a preferred host but they can...
Irene L. Gardner, age 90, of Broadus formerly of Hammond and Belle Fourche passed away on June 21, 2019 At the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City. Irene Lenore Lakson Gardner was born on March 8th, 1929 in Lead, SD, the first daughter of Albert and Martha (Palo) Lakson. The family had a farm in the Fruitdale community and was surrounded by many neighbors and extended family predominantly with Finnish roots. A few years later a sister, Phyllis was born. Martha and Albert came from large... Full story
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met June 12, 2019 for their monthly meeting. Officers for the coming year were installed. They are: President, Annie Brimmer; Sr. Vice President, Molly Lloyd; Jr. Vice President, Nina Schaffer; Secretary, Pat Ridenour; Treasurer, Tracey Gorder; Chaplain, Margaret Scoles; Patriotic Instructor, Patti Brix; Conductress, Ginger Bird; and Guard, Sue Richards. Installing officer was retiring treasurer, Vera Clements. At our meeting, we also honored Vera Clements for 37 years as Auxiliary Treasurer. Her auxiliary sis...
Cost is $37 in county, $38 out of county, and $39 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. If you’d like to save a stamp, 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 www.powderriverexaminer.com. Mary Barge, Lafayette, CA Doris Bayles, Greenwood Village, CO Erika Bennett, Columbia Heights, MN Linda Bianco, Palm Desert, CA Scott Burley, Broadus Andrew Cathey, Hammond County Treasurer, Broadu...
By Jessica Malone The big Powder River County Centennial Celebration is almost here and the days are packed with activities and events! If you haven’t registered yet, go to www.prscdc.com before June 28th to be entered in the cash prize drawing for $250! Entries after June 28th are entered in a drawing for $100! But remember, you must check in at the registration tables in the courthouse lobby on July 4th or 5th to be eligible to win. Our Chamber board members will be there with raffle tickets for the “Prairie Wind” quilt and Beyond Echoi...
BOZEMAN – Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2019. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President's List and the Dean's List. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in 12 college-level credits. The 1,163 students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester were named to the President's List. An asterisk follows their names below. The Dean's List includes the 3,301 students earning grade point averages of 3.5 or above for the semester. Broadus: Montana C...
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In-depth control programs for vertebrate pests identified by producers in Powder River County earlier this spring are planned for late July, according to Mary Rumph, Powder River Extension Agent. Extension has teamed up with the Montana Department of Agriculture Vertebrate Pest Specialist Stephen Vantassel to provide pest control programs on Wednesday, July 24th. “These two trainings will be hands-on, pack your shovels, gloves and get dirty programs,” promised Rumph. Two private applicator and commercial applicator credits have been applied for...
By Joe Stuver I guess I should carry a sign while I’m working cleaning Patti’s memorial flower bed that says “I’m ok!” The other day, three good ladies came to my rescue, several with no little amount of panic and concern etched across their faces. All three, of course, also showed considerable relief to find out that in fact, I was not having an attack of some kind. Thanks friends. A few more memories and thoughts of Old Mexico It seems as though all we hear is of the dark side of Mexico. Where there is always a dark side in every culture a...
Thursday, June 29, 1989 Largest-ever Fourth of July parade ready to roll The Centennial Fourth of July Parade in Broadus will rival any in local history, and will no doubt set a mark for future parades to shoot for as Montana passes into its second hundred year of statehood. Mike Copps has organized the parade for the past three years and his hard work and experience are paying big dividends. About 12 horse drawn wagons will be included this year along with some 14 floats that have thus far been promised along with various other entries,...
