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With the winter season of high school sports competitions kicking off this weekend, we spoke with the head coaches to see what lies ahead for the boys and girls basketball and wrestling teams. The basketball teams will begin their seasons this Friday in Miles City at the Shamrock Classic, a tournament at Sacred Heart School featuring varsity and JV teams from Broadus, Circle, Jordan, and Savage, as well as JV teams from Ekalaka. Times for those games are listed in the community calendar. Broadus Boys Coach Mike Richards encourages fans to...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com Last month the good people at the Powder River Examiner asked me to follow up on an item they discovered in their regular review of past issues. The Examiner issue in question was dated November 4, 1921, and headlined "Protection for Stockmen." The legitimate stockmen of southeastern Montana are being reassured of protection in the event they attend the big meeting called for November 19 at Piniele. At that time, an organization will be perfected to...
Big Sky, Big Leadership By PR Extension Office A fun and engaging program, Gracious Space, will be held next week. Katie Weaver, Associate Specialist in Community and Leadership Development for Montana State Extension, will share the four components of this proven, collaborative leadership model that fosters a safe emotional environment so groups can work better together. It is the "special sauce" that makes everything better — whether a planning process, performance review, new partnership, or team decision. An evening of refreshments and insi...
By Connie Barnhart The Powder River Medical Clinic recently sponsored a Medical Art Contest for PRCDHS students. Students were asked to create artwork featuring anatomy, physiology or artwork related to the medical field. The winning pieces were selected by the staff at the Powder River Medical Clinic and will be displayed at the Powder River Medical Clinic in the exam rooms. Winners of the contest can be seen in the photo at left holding their $40 prize awards. The prize money for each...
Courtesy Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Baker, Mont.-A strategic marketing campaign has been encouraging motorcycle enthusiasts to take advantage of eastern Montana's wide-open spaces and welcoming towns by traveling the "MonDak Motorcycle Loop." The Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, Visit Southeast Montana Tourism and Windfall marketing agency teamed up to create the campaign to promote local tourism destinations and encourage visitors to ride part or all of the...
By PR Extension Office Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an exercise program set to begin January 10th at the Powder River Senior Center in Broadus. Exercises are designed to maintain and improve balance in adults 65 and older. Exercises can be done either sitting or standing. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults, and one out of four older people falls each year. SAIL classes will help participants feel better, improve strength, flexibility and balance, and decrease the risk of f...
Courtesy Sister Camryn Maurer, North Dakota Bismarck Mission, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The greatest way we can serve others is to love them. Jesus Christ taught, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you” (John 5:12). To spread that love abroad, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released it’s Light the World Christmas initiative theme of the year, Light the World with Love. Starting on November 30th, anyone can receive service prompts via text or view a downloadable calen...
Courtesy PR Public Health The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program supports Montanans who have experienced financial hardships as a direct or indirect result of the COVID-19 pandemic and are at risk of housing instability. Renters can receive a maximum of $2,200 per month for past due and future rent payments, up to $300 per month for past due and future utilities including gas and electric, and $50 per month for internet. Households can receive assistance for rent and utility bills dating back to April 1, 2020. Those eligibile i...
Funeral services for Kathy "Kate" Frye, 68, of Ekalaka, will be 1:00 pm Friday, December 3, 2021 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka with Tom Stieg officiating. Burial will follow at Beaverlodge Cemetery. Family will receive friends for Kate from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a time of sharing taking place at 6:00 pm. Kate passed away November 21, 2021 in Spearfish, SD with her family by her side. Kathy Faye Talkington Frye was born May 15, 1953 to...
Virgil E. Goerke, 94, passed away on November 11, 2021, at his home in Bozeman. He was born on September 19, 1927, in Gillette, WY to Owen and Esther Goerke. Virgil served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. Graveside services with military honors were held on November 27, in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman. Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com....
December 2, 1921 Benge Fires First Gun for Railroad Dave J. Benge, one of the prosperous farmers at Coalwood in the northern part of Powder River County, fires the first gun for a railroad to build to this county. As an inducement Benge promises $1 an acre for his entire section of land with the money to be payable when the road starts operation. Benge is spokesman for his neighbors when he says they will all follow suit. Benge mentioned the railroad project in a letter to C.C. Craw, with its complete text as follows: “Friend Cliff: I have b...
Courtesy PR Extension Office By Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Montana State University This year is a difficult year for livestock producers throughout Montana. The entire state is afflicted by drought, with the majority of the state designated as extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4). This has led to a lack of resources available for feeding cattle. Due to the extensive drought in the Western United States, harvested forage has been a limited commodity. This is a year where we need to think outside the box when feeding the c...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary is having a Christmas get-together on December 12, 1:00 p.m. at the hall with Auxiliary members and families, Post members and families and any veterans in the community that are not post members. The Auxiliary ladies will bring desserts and salads to enjoy with pizza. We do hope you’ll come and share with us as we reflect on the past events of the year and the special meaning of the Christmas season. We are grateful to all who have helped our Auxiliary this year and we wish you a healthy, happy holiday s...
Monday, November 22, 2021 Chairman Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present. 8:45 a.m. - Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, stopped in to update on the Road Department. A local resident joined the meeting to express concerns regarding hunters parked on the county road and safety. Discussion was held on safety for county road drivers. The board recommended to put “No Parking on County Road” signs up. Mullanix prese...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, December 5th – Gideons Presentation; Pitch-in following service Sunday, December 12th - Communion during service - Mission Moment during service Sunday, December 19th - Children’s Christmas Program 6:00 p.m. Church service @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in Friday, December 24th - 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 26th –Faith Story during service Friday, December 31st - Youth Group New Year’s Eve Party Sundays 9:30 a.m. &...
Mariah Sky Olson was born to John and Jennie Olson of Broadus on November 15, 2021 at 4:28 am in Miles City. She weighed 7 lbs 1.6 oz and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Grant and Mary Olson from Broadus and Doug and Shelley Esp of Big Timber....
