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While classes at Broadus Schools begin for students this Thursday, the teachers have been at work for some time, taking classes and arranging their classrooms and classroom schedules for the year. As these preparations take place, three new teachers at the high school settle in to their new classrooms. New teachers this year include Dustin Lanke, PE and Weights teacher; Amy Minow, Family & Consumer Sciences teacher, and Libby Nisley, Business and Computer teacher. On Monday, the Examiner sat...
1-13 year olds Boys Cooper Zimmer 33 Zach Jones 33 Jeff Cahoon 34 Riggin Schaffer 35 Girls Macyn McDowell 34 Maddie Zimmer 40 Kendal Stanley 43 Laney Williams 46 7-9 year olds Boys Cooper Gardner 25 Colton Gardner 33 Colton Jones 42 Carter D'Amico 47 Girls Aria Gatlin 34 6 years old & under Boys Clay Gardner 18 Caden D'Amico 28 Carson D'Amico 31 Girls Myla Gatlin 34...
By PR Extension Service Tai Ji Quan Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) is a 6-month class designed to improve balance, mobility, walking and physical and mental well-being. The classes will be held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. at the Senior Center in Broadus, and will begin Tuesday, September 17th. Classes will be taught by Julie Riley, MSU Extension Agent. The movements are based upon Tai Ji Quan and have been specifically tailored to train balance, self-awareness and controlling body movements in performing various a...
By PR Extension Service How fit are you? Now is the time to find out with a fitness test being offered by Kristy Elgin and Kate Riley, Doctors of Physical Therapy. Testing will be held at the Powder River Physical Therapy building, and will take place on Tuesday, August 27th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Strength, flexibility, endurance and balance will each be measured. The fitness testing is free to anyone interested in establishing a baseline for their fitness program. “Whether you want to evaluate your current exercise program or plan to sta...
Courtesy Forward Montana Foundation Jaeger Held, 18, grew up on a ranch in Powder River County, Montana, and since age 8, has volunteered hundreds of hours at the Powder River Historical Museum and on behalf of the Montana Historical Society. As the Historian of the Montana Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, he has acquired headstones for U.S. soldiers buried in unmarked graves across Montana and is the co-author of a 527-page report for the American Battlefield Protection Program of the...
Fall is right around the corner and as we all gear up for hunting season we want to remind everyone of important dates coming up. Aug. 15- 900 archery season opens Sept. 1 - Turkey and Upland Game Bird (excluding Pheasants) Season Opens, Special Permit Sandhill Crane Opening Sept. 7 - Archery Antelope, Archery Bighorn Sheep, Deer & Elk Archery, Mountain Lion Archery without Hounds Opening, Archery Black Bear, Wolf Archery Opening Sept. 15 - Fall Black Bear, General Big Horn Sheep, Backcountry Deer & Elk (HD'S 150, 151, 280, 316), Mountain...
By PR Extension Service The results of the 4-H Carcass contest were announced last week, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. An interested crowd of exhibitors and parents gathered at Broadus Meats for a visual inspection of a lamb, hog and beef carcass. Broadus Meats was thanked for the support of the Fair, the livestock auction and for hosting the show. In addition, appreciation was expressed to 1st Bank for clerking; Ben Minow for brand inspecting; Jay Schroeder and Hattie A...
By PR Extension Service Arthritis Exercise Classes will begin Monday, September 16th, at the Senior Center in Broadus. Classes will be offered at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays each week. Classes include a health education component and range of motion, strength building and cardio exercises. Each class finishes with a relaxation exercise, which is a brief, but rest-filled way to end each class. Participants report feeling increased energy and flexibility as a result of the Arthritis Exercise Classes. People don’t have to...
At the monthly school board meeting held last Monday, the Board discussed the school budgets for the upcoming school year. Overall, taxpayers will be on the hook for slightly less money in the coming year - $12,588 less in the high school and $11,437 in the elementary. The Board officially hired Mike Richards as Activities Director, while also hiring Matt Hagedorn and Cass Zimmer as Assistant HS Football Coaches. Jacy Collins was hired as the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Dustin Lanke as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, and Amy Minow as Fam...
Take steps to avoid mosquito bites, state health officials say State and local public health officials are reporting the season’s first West Nile Virus (WNV) detections with three counties confirming positive mosquito samples. Cascade, Sheridan and Yellowstone counties have all had a positive mosquito sample for WNV. To date, no cases of WNV have been identified in a human but the detection of WNV in Montana is a reminder of the importance of avoiding mosquito bites. Most people who become infected with WNV experience no symptoms, but 1 in 5 d...
Thursday, August 24, 1989 Shep Vail, companions climb Devil’s Tower Shep Vail of Broadus and three companions from the Medicine Mountain Scout Ranch were successful in a recent climb up Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. Vail, son of Steve and Betty Vail of Broadus, was accompanied by Chris Stover, Mike Lilygren and Scott Malone. The four young men used technical rock-climbing methods to conquer the Tower. Vail and his friends climbed the Durance Route, on the south side of the Tower. There are over 100 routes to the summit, according to sources. Sta...
Jess Lockwood went three for three on bulls to earn 460 Professional Bull Riding world standing points, in a win last weekend in Houston, Texas. The Volborg native is in first place in the world, leading number two rider Chase Outlaw by 320 points. Lockwood’s three rides were scored 85.25, 85.5, and 88.75 points. Lockwood took home $34,585 at the Houston event, titled the Winstar World Casino and Resort Houston Invitational, presented by Bass Pro Shops. Lockwood now has $405,374.20 in winnings on the season. Tying for second in the event w...
Here’s a list of the 2019-20 local school staff. Denise Ternes – Principal Jim Hansen – Superintendent Dixie Mitchell – District Clerk Levi Mitchell – Head Maintenance/ IT Rich Biesheuvel – Maintenance Debbie Lanke – Head Custodian Marilyn Jones – Custodian Dick Groff – Custodian Tammy Schoenbeck – Head Cook Pam Ware – Assistant Cook Darlynn Williams – School Nurse Barbara Mitchell – Speech Therapist Kristi Mobley – School Psychologist Cody Kinzer – CSCT Dani Draine – CSCT Kendra Hartman – Librarian Mary Washburn – Special Education Kell...
By Annie Brimmer Well, the fair is history. We sure appreciated all the folks who dined on our hamburgers and all the kind compliments given to us about the best hamburger and it wasn’t the fair without one. The good Lord willing we’ll be back next year. To everyone who helped in the booth a very sincere thank you. Nina and Patti you don’t know how much all the hours all three days were appreciated. It’s soon to be September. Our regular monthly meeting is September 11, 2019, 5:15 p.m. at the hall. Jot it in your datebook. District 6 fall me...
Our Savior’s Lutheran-ELCA will be holding a “Blessing of the Backpacks” for area youth, this Sunday. Backpacks and school supplies remind us that school has begun for students of all ages. Children begin preschool and kindergarten; others are moving up in elementary grades. Youth are moving to middle school and high school. Adults of all ages are attending colleges, universities and other places of learning. This blessing reminds us to pray for support, and encourage all students in the coming year....
