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Kylie Randall is the new Occupational Therapist in Broadus. Kylie was hired by the county recently, and will work alongside Physical Therapists Kristy Elgin and Rhonda Rosencranz at the Powder River Physical Therapy Office, located in the north wing of the Manor. Randall is originally from Bozeman, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree from MSU-Bozeman. She then went on to receive her Masters in Occupational Therapy at the University of Mary, performing her clinical work at Bridger Orthopedic...
On Wednesday, November 13, the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their Powder River Ag Expo at the Fairgrounds in Broadus. A sizable crowd toured the event, with folks coming and going throughout the afternoon and early evening. The Expo focused on several agricultural themes. A trade show featuring thirty-three vendors allowed attendees to discover new products which may benefit their ranching businesses, while a petting zoo provided furry entertainment for the kids. The...
Courtesy of Tom Herzog As the annual Farm in the Dell Harvest Festival takes place November 23rd, the featured performer will be Bob Petermann, as after dinner entertainer and prior to the fund raising auction. We hope you'll join us! (From Petermann's webpage) Montana rancher Bob Petermann is as handy with a vintage Gibson guitar as he is with a rope. And he's a pretty fair roper. Raised in the remote Cedar Creek area of Wibaux County, the Petermann ranch didn't receive electricity until 1966;...
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen Since most of us receive our property tax notice in November, I thought it would be fitting to discuss your local school taxes. In prior reports we discussed this community’s diligent support of general fund operational levies which has allowed the district to make a number of facility repairs without special levies. Like most people, I briefly look at my tax bill then just pay the bill. But does all the money on the “Total School Tax” line go to your local school district? The answer is - maybe...
By Erick McConnon, FFA Reporter On October 31st the Broadus FFA embarked on a highly dangerous mission. That mission, to ward through hoards of candy crazed kids, to collect cans of food to deliver to the Broadus food bank. After the food was collected, the Ag II class delivered the food to the Food Bank....
By Kelda Page Has someone or an organization made an impact on your life? Why not recognize them by giving a monetary gift to benefit community projects in Powder River County? This is an opportunity to give back to the community in the name of someone or an organization that has impacted your life. The School Community Development Council is sponsoring the annual “Light of Love” Memorial. To recognize a person, passed or living, or an organization that has helped you, pick up a form at the Senior Center, Post Office, Library, or the Ext...
By Erick McConnon, FFA Reporter On Wednesday, November 13th, members of the Broadus FFA Chapter participated in a farm safety fair. Topics ranged from: ATV safety to reaction time, including a demonstration with a dummy in a running PTO. That night, thirty one FFA members traveled to the biggest FFA event on the state level: the John Deere Ag Expo in Bozeman. This year was one of the first years that Broadus had a Food Science team. Here are team events from the Ag Expo, with the top individual...
Elsa Hayes, age 88, of Ridge, MT passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. David’s Catholic Church in Broadus. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Ridge Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Rocky Point Hall. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. A full obituary will be printed when it becomes available....
On Nov. 7th, 2019, the Hammond Helpers had their first meeting. The group leader is Ms. Phillippi. During the meeting the Hammond Helpers discussed group goals, individual 4-H projects, and further meeting times. Group officers include the President Ava Landa, Vice President Danner Schaffer, Secretary Alivia Landa, Treasurer Presley Williams, Reporter Michael Stephens, Historian Maddie Brownfield, Education Committee Chair Keegan Schaffer and Rec Leaders Steely Williams and Mason Stephens. Our meetings are on the first Thursday of every month....
MILES CITY, MONTANA: Miles Community College is requesting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award, which will be awarded during the MCC Commencement Ceremony on May 2, 2020. All nominations must be submitted by December 1, 2019. MCC alumni and friends are invited to nominate, on an individual basis, a graduate or former student of Miles Community College for this award. Nominees for the award should be alumni that have received an associate’s degree from Miles Community College and/or have attended a minimum of one full academic year. A...
Marriage License Issued Jess Eugene Long and Dymond Rae Tallbull, Ashland...
Thursday, November 23, 1989 Pilot finds lost hunters Local pilot Glenn Wash is establishing himself as a true friend of lost hunters. Twice in the past two weeks, Wash has gone up in his airplane to find hunters who became lost in the rough and unfamiliar terrain of Powder River County. A Billings hunter spent only a few hours in the dark and cold about two weeks ago, rather than the entire night, thanks to Wash. Again last Tuesday, Wash came to the rescue of a hunter who had been lost throughout the day. That hunter was found just as darkness...
Courtesy MT FWP It was a very chilly and snowy weekend Nov. 9 and 10, but many hunters still ventured out in southeastern Montana on the closing weekend for antelope season and the third week for deer and elk rifle season. The two biological check stations operating Nov. 10 in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 saw about the same number of hunters, with 148 in Ashland and 137 in Hysham. Hysham saw a little better success rate, with nearly 60 percent of hunters harvesting something, c...
In Powder River County Justice Court Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Taylor Aubin, Minnesota City, MN, crim. possession of drug paraphernalia, $285. MHP Jose Castro Jr, Austin, TX, daytime truck speeding (70/60) $55. Monica Ash, Forsyth, MT, operating w/o insurance, pled guilty, $385. John Danielson, Urbandale, IA, daytime speeding (80/70) $20. Cain Wall, Rapid City, SD, driving while susp/revoked, $285. Donald Mitchell, Tyler, TX, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Herman Hatfield 2, Casper, WY, daytime speeding (97/70) $120. Mark L...
Courtesy MT FWP Montana’s watercraft inspection stations set another record for boats inspected in 2019. More than 112,00 watercraft have been inspected so far this year, surpassing last year’s number by 3,000 inspections. Inspectors have intercepted 16 boats with invasive mussels coming into the state. AIS monitoring crews have surveyed 300 unique waterbodies for aquatic invasive plants and animals. No mussel veligers or adult mussels were detected in the waters of Montana this year. That news has prompted FWP to initiate the process to lift...
November 1, 2019 The rescheduled Commissioner’s meeting was held 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. Clinic employees, Kerry Gardner, Vikki Klemm and Jaci Phillips met with board to discuss Medical Administrator /CEO. The board informed clinic employees Mr. Sean Hill will be their direct supervisor. Kerry informed the board she has ord...
October 2019 Centurylink 599.40 Globalstar Usa 87.25 Home Depot Credit Services 146.97 Incontact Inc. 340.66 Powder River Examiner 1075.50 Range Telephone Cooperative 3034.83 Town Of Broadus 1837.33 Abc Glass & Signs 896.00 Alderman Oil Co. 10835.25 Allbridge 599.78 Amazon.Com Credit 437.95 American Welding & Gas Inc. 116.17 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aqreva, LLC 3820.00 Aramark Uniform Services 52.19 Arthritis Today 12.95 Availity LLC 122.00 Aye S Fabricating & Repair 135.00 Baker Metal & Recycling Inc 127.10 Balco Uniform Co. 52.50 Barbero Estates,...
A column on local history, researched and written by Shane Dunning. Shane may be reached at [email protected]. The history of this area and its native inhabitants has, for the past hundred and fifty years, primarily been the story of the Crow, the Sioux, and the Cheyenne. This is naturally the result of those tribes' residence in the Powder River valley as white settlement intruded. Casual students of local history can perhaps be forgiven for being unaware of the tragic story of the N...
