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The fall sports season is just around the corner, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, schools across Montana have had to adjust their sports programs in response to the virus. We talked to Mike Richards, Broadus Schools Activities Director, as well as the Broadus Varsity coaches for Football (Ross Randall), Volleyball (Gordon Archer), and Girls Cross Country (Ashley Emmons), to see how things are going as they prepare for their sports seasons. Mike Richards told us that as of now, fans will...
Assistant Football Coach Cass Zimmer spotted a bull moose spying on the Broadus football practice, last Saturday morning. While the team was preparing to snap the ball, Zimmer said he looked up and saw the moose crossing from the clinic to behind the elementary school. Zimmer exclaimed "There's a moose", with the players initially ignoring him, perhaps with the thought he was messing with them, until laying eyes on the young bull themselves. The moose reportedly ran behind the school and off past the cemetery, and has not returned. Earlier in t...
As we reported several weeks ago, the collection box at the Post Office in Broadus has been removed temporarily for construction on the sidewalk outside the post office. According to personnel with the USPS, when the work is complete the box will be returned to its location. The box removal is not associated with the widely reported collection box removal at many other post offices around the country....
The Broadus School Board met last Monday for their monthly meeting, where they discussed the adoption of the school reopening plan and the 2020-21 school budget, as well as a variety of other items. Members of the board present at the meeting included Rob Jones, Raquel Mader, Waylon Billing, Patrick Emmons, Shasta Madsen, Dan Johnson; Amanda Zimmer attended the meeting online. Around twenty members of the public also attended the meeting, which was held in the high school auditorium. The board adopted the budget for the 2020-21 school year,...
By Annie Brimmer The 1595 VFW Auxiliary met August 12, for our regular meeting at the VFW Hall. To comply with COVID regulations social distancing was in place. The members felt we had a successful fair even with all the health issues of the times. We really appreciate all the support of the people and the positive comments about our hamburgers. We really do try and that tells us we’re doing what our customers like. I want to thank all the vets and ladies that helped in our booth and before for setup and after for cleanup; especially Sue Richar...
BOZEMAN — Whether companion animals, service animals or pets, animals play an important part in the lives of many Montanans. According to Montana State University Extension, animal owners can use estate planning tools to ensure their pets continue to receive proper care if the owner becomes incapacitated or dies. In Montana, a pet is “any domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household of its owner.” Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, said a pet is considered tangible personal property just like other...
Courtesy Visit Southeast Montana The Visit Southeast Montana Board of Directors elected new members to its Executive Committee in June. Jeff Ewelt, Executive Director of ZooMontana has been elected as Chair. Ewelt has served on the Visit Southeast Montana board since 2014 and has served as Vice Chair since 2018. "I am both honored and humbled to be the new chair of the Southeast Montana Board of Directors," Ewelt said. "I look forward to upholding our high standards of promotion to drive travel...
We were not able to locate a copy of the paper from 30 years ago, so are reprinting some news from the Thursday, August 20, 1970 issue. 4-H’ers Spend Week in Canada during Exchange Trip by Mary Janssen Early Monday, July 21, 46 4-H’ers left Broadus by chartered bus looking forward to an exciting Exchange trip to Vancouver Island, B.C. While enroute on Monday, we stopped in Helena, seeing the Capital and going through the Charles Russell Museum. We were guests that night at the Florence Hotel in Missoula. Twelve hundred miles later from Bro...
Caleb J. Howe, Thermopolis, WY, and Makinna Renee Higgins, Olive Steven Ray Stoddard and Julie Kay Emmons, Broadus David John Barbero and Hayle Joan Trucano, Broadus...
By Alex Edwards On June 15, members of the Broadus FFA chapter met at the park. With almost half of all the members present, the meeting was also a reunion for students after the school year was cut short. With June 15 being close to member Marcus Mader's birthday, cupcakes were enjoyed by all. While the meeting took place, member discussed fair plans, future meetings, and how to be safe amid the current crisis....
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Peter Bull, Milton, VT, speeding in restricted zone (40/30) $55. Adam Behren, Minneapolis, MN, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Marcos Angeles-Cardozo, Everett, WA, speeding in restricted zone (53/40) $65. Richard Seybold, Paoli, IN, speeding in restricted zone (55/40) $65. Nolan Weimer, Waterford, MI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. MHP Chad Hunter, Townsend, MT, speeding in restricted zone (84/65) $85. Rhonda Alfred, Spokane, WA, speeding in restricted zone (86/65) $95. Albert Broberg, C...
Robert W. Kruckeberg, has placed his final nail in his stairway to Heaven laying his hammer down August 11, 2020 at 11:15 PM. Bob was born in Froid, Montana October 7, 1934 to Walter Charles Kruckeberg and Chelcie Luella (Sebring) Kruckeberg, returning to Ohio as a young boy, his love for Montana never left him. Bob spent his years after high school (graduate of '52) working for Poultry Producers, driving for C & G Trucking developing his skills as a carpenter that served him well for 50 years....
July 20, 2020 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with all members present. The 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. Marty Drane, Maintenance Supervisor, met with board to discuss the 2020-21 budgets. A local resident stopped in to visit about concerns regarding the Pine Creek Road. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board. Teel let the board know that gravel pits have been a...
July 2020 Globalstar USA 86.50 Incontact Inc. 446.25 Powder River Examiner 976.50 Range Telephone Cooperative 3307.50 Town of Broadus 2283.07 1st Bank 20.00 ABC Glass & Signs 20.00 Ace Radiator LLC 384.04 Action for Eastern Montana 520.00 Advanced Chemical Solutions 970.29 Alderman Oil Co. 8470.49 Allbridge 609.58 Amazon.com Credit 435.90 Ameripride Services Inc. 171.96 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aramark Uniform Services 134.50 Arnold M. Mader 52.25 Audra L. Tarter 58.00 Automatic Doors of Montana, Inc. 759.65 Availity LLC 122.00 Barbara Coulter 12.00...
Welcome back to the following staff and faculty, who will educate the children of Powder River County over the next school year. Broadus Schools: Denise Ternes – Principal; Jim Hansen – Superintendent; Dixie Mitchell – District Clerk; Pam Andrews – Secretary; Connie Barnhart – Art; Rebecca Bowman – Social Studies/ History/Psychology; Dustin Lanke – Physical Education; Jacy Collins – English; Jerry Coulter – Driver’s Education, Elementary PE; Amy Minow – Family Consumer Science; Michelle Caramella – Math; Eric Myers – Math; Kendra Hartman – Li...
The Broadus High School Rough Stock Challenge, held during the fair, showcased a host of talent of up and coming rodeo athletes. Quanah Glade of Miles City won top honors in the saddle bronc riding with a 74-point ride. Talon Elshere placed second with 68 points, Cardell Laughery was third with 64 points, followed by Garrett Cunningham of Broadus and Parker Manor. Thayne Elshere of Hereford, SD, was the sole rider to make the 8-second whistle in bull riding to claim the champion jacket. A Match...
