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We've reprinted the front page of the Examiner from 100 years ago. The image didn't translate well from the print to the online version, so you'll have to click on the link below to check out the page. https://www.powderriverexaminer.com/home/customer_files/specialpubs/june-27-1919-examiner.jpg...
The month of June was a good one in Southeastern Montana. Plentiful rainfall made for high growth potential in crops and grasses, as fields of clover turned portions of the countryside into an expanse of yellow bloom. One potential downside occurred for ranchers looking to put up their crops: the cold temperatures of winter and spring led to a delay in many crops coming up, which in turn led to a late start to haying. When combined with thunderstorms coming through and dumping copious amounts of...
By PR Extension How exciting to see the lush, tall and dense forage in abundance throughout the county! How devastating to see it hammered by hail, reduced to sticks in the field; blown down, drowning in the field; windrows blown or washed away, or floating on water…all of which have been witnessed in the last ten days, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Haying the last few weeks has been a “darned if you do and darned if you don’t” scenario, said Rumph. “Bragging rights are going to the producer with the greatest nu...
Art & Soul, Powder River County’s own Artisan Society, met recently to finalize plans for the upcoming Art Show and Sale. The Show will be held on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of July during the Centennial Celebration. Hours are 10-6 on Thursday and Friday, and 10-4 on Saturday. It will feature past and present artists from Powder River County. All 15 members of Art & Soul will be exhibiting their work. They are: Gaylene Phillips Fortner, Lana Kay Minow Smith, Tess Schwieterman, Laura Lee Irion Ullrich, Jan Stevens, Ann Knudson Emmons, Karen W...
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers, including livestock producers, are encouraged to visit the Powder River FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. Producers are required to complete and submit their FSA maps as part of the crop certification process. The 2019 Acreage Reporting/Crop Certification Deadline is July 15, 2019 for Spring Seeded Alfalfa Seed, Forage Seeding, CRP, Perennial Forage not covered under NAP, and all other crops not required to be...
Jess Lockwood won a PBR Touring Pro bullriding event for the third weekend in a row, on June 22 in Binford, ND. Lockwood had an 88.5 point ride in round one, and an 89 point ride in round two, which netted him $4,225 in winnings, and 60 event points. The 2017 PRB World Champ is ranked second in the PBR World standings, with 3,153 points, trailing leader Jose Vitor Leme with 3,502 points. Jess has won $268,951 so far this season. Jess’s younger brother Jake Lockwood placed sixth in the Sheridan, WY PBR event, on June 21....
By Tom Herzog As we celebrate 100 years for Powder River County and 243 years of freedom in America, God is to be praised in all of it. As a part of the weekend’s festivities, there will be a community church service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the park. The service will be conducted by Pastors Julie Long, Tom Herzog and Nick Knoblauch. There will be songs of worship, prayer and a short message. We encourage you to bring a lawn chair, but there will be folding chairs available....
Here are the champions in each event from the Little Levi Rodeo, held June 22nd in Broadus. PEEWEE GIRLS Keyhole - Mesa Graff 10.24, Goat Tail Untying - Mesa Graff 2.32, Stick Horse Barrels - Mesa Graff 13.42, Dummy Roping - Lila LaDuke 35.34 PEEWEE BOYS Goat Tail Untying - Trey Holmes 2.22, Keyhole - Kase Lambert 9.15, Stick Horse Barrels - Dylan Buffington 12.36, Dummy Roping - Gavin Gorzalka 3.03 JUNIOR GIRLS Dummy Roping - Hallie Sessions 4.16, Barrels - Presley Williams 16.547, Pole Bending - Presley Williams 23.7, Goat Tying - Presley...
Beginning July 1, donations to the voluntary wolf mitigation account will be accepted through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Those interested can submit a donation two ways: • By selecting the Wolf Mitigation donation option under the Conservation heading on FWP’s Online License Service Website • In person at any FWP License Provider The voluntary wolf mitigation account was established by House Bill 291 in the 2019 Legislature and became effective July 1. Funding from the account will be used by the Montana Department of Livestock to contr...
Kids in the community will get to experience Safari Fun during our annual Vacation Bible School. There is lots of fun in store as we learn how good God is in all times. VBS is designed for children from preschool to 5th grade. There will be a special group for the young pre-schoolers. Each day will being at 8:30 a.m. and will finish at Noon. This is a free event and we are thankful to have so many wonderful volunteers that help in so many ways. All four days will be filled with singing, games, Bible lessons, and of course, snacks. There will...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, July 7th - Service in the Park @ 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 14th – Communion as a part of regular service Baptisms to follow at the river. Sunday, July 21st - Mission Moment during service Sunday, July 28th - Faith Story during service Sundays 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (All Ages) 10:45 a.m. Worship Services (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Summer camps continue at both Camp Bethel and Trail’s End this month. Faith Bible will pay $250 toward the camp costs of any child from Powder River Count...
A poem by Lyman Amsden on his days in the Navy. Some things are kept forever by the crew of the 509. Shore patrol at French Martinique The bars of Fall River, Mass Scolley Square in Boston Bourbon Street in Orleans Snow up to your ass in Adak Scraping paint in Manicani, Pl Steaming past the Statue of Liberty Shrimp boats at Key West The rum factory at Havana, Cuba The natives of Trinidad Shoe shines of Panama City Sidewalk vendors in Cuidad Firing at goats on San Clemente or at targets off old San Juan Watching the shoreline recede at Frisco is...
Host farewell for PFC son Mr. and Mrs. Allen Drane hosted a farewell dinner Thursday night for PFC Allen Drane, Jr. who had been on leave from Germany and was returning to complete his over-sea duty there. His father, Allen Sr., took him to Rapid City to catch his plane Friday morning. Those attending the dinner, along with the hosts, were Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Lambert and Kara, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Drane. Socioeconomic report on Brewer Ranch available Despite local protest, it appears that the Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks...
June 3, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Lee Randall, and Rod Schaffer 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. The board discussed getting weeds sprayed around the county building, reviewed the workman comp. quotes, and updated Commissioner Giacometto on last week’s events. Road Supervisor, Teel Mullanix, met with board. He reported Powder River Cou...
