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By Joe Stuver Other than perhaps a wish for more moisture, November, 2018 was a pretty fine month. The elections were over on November 5, ending months of negative campaign ads and rhetoric. The last Sunday of the month also marked the end of hunting season, and the many irritations it brings to landowners and others. It was actually a pretty good hunting season for most, with antelope, whitetail and elk numbers soaring, despite the terrible winter months and on into spring. Mule deer numbers...
The Broadus Hawk wrestling team traveled to their first tournament of the season, last weekend in Sidney. The tournament, according to Broadus Head Coach Frankie Schoonover, is one of if not the toughest tournament of the season for his team. Twenty four teams from four states attended the tournament, including teams from North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that for 4 of the 6 Broadus wrestlers who traveled to Sidney, this would be their first taste of a wrestling match. On Friday, a dual tourney...
Clerk of District Court Aletta Shannon is currently recovering from a stroke, and plans to return to work when possible. In the meantime, Vanna Byrd has taken over Aletta’s Clerk duties. The office will be open during normal hours, and folks may still come in with court related issues, to apply for a passport, or to convey to Aletta their get well cards. We here at The Examiner wish Aletta the best in recovery; she is truly a wonderful lady!...
Now that the local big game hunting season has been put to bed for the year, we figured a wrap up of the season was in order. From talking to folks around the county, the first phrase on everyone’s lips tended to be something along the lines of “There were a lot of hunters.” With good game numbers in the area, a world record bull elk taken in 2016 near Birney, and Montana FWP’s hunting outlooks saying to go east and south for game, our area continues to fill up with hunters. This sentiment was echoed by Broadus area FWP Biologist Ryan DeVore,...
Despite the rainy conditions, locals enjoyed the food, festivities, and friendship of the Broadus Christmas Stroll last Friday, sponsored by the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture....
(PR Extension) Have you had any medical expenses so far this this year that weren’t covered by your health insurance policy, a flexible spending account (FSA) or your Federal Health Care Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you can still open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account (MSA) by Dec. 31 and cover those expenses. If you deposit up to $3,500, (the maximum in 2018) you can reduce your Montana adjusted gross income by that amount. Doing so will result in a tax savings of about $242 that is, if you have taxable income above $17,900. “This is...
The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program will provide technical assistance for the Town of Broadus, the Powder River Trails and the MSU Powder River County Extension Service to develop a trail system in the Broadus area. Technical assistance will be provided for the 2019 fiscal year and includes: *helping the Town develop a broad-based partnership interested in assisting and supporting the Town’s trail and open space planning; *develop stakeholder analyses and outreach strategies to get com...
By executive order, the President gave all non-essential Federal employees this Wednesday off, to mourn for former President George H.W. Bush, following his passing. This included most of the US Postal Service. The order didn’t come through until Monday, which meant shipping for some of the newspapers was thrown off a day, not to mention severely altering a lot of other shipping and federal work schedules....
Virgil "Bud" W. Worrell, age 89 of Broadus, passed away on December 1, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT. Bud was born on March 19, 1929 in Roberts, Wisconsin to Harold and Minnie (Erickson) Worrell. He was first boy born after five girls to a family of ten children: Viola, Maxine, Virginia, Harriet, Cebena, Richard, Gaylord, Joyce and Jerry. He went to grade school in the Roberts area and graduated the valedictorian of his class in 1947 in Hudson, WI. Bud joined the United States... Full story
Chloryce "Clo" Wiltse, 84, beloved wife of Gary Wiltse, entered into rest on November 16, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date.... Full story
The arrival of inclement, wintery weather has provided a source of endless calls for local law enforcement, ambulance, and fire department services, as they respond to the myriad vehicle wrecks on icy roads. The incidents kicked off around the 7th of November, when the first somewhat major storm of the season rolled through, coating the highways over the divides in ice. A rollover incident just past the weigh station resulted from icy roads, with no injuries. Montana Highway Patrolman Matt...
Robin Suzor, MT Emergency Pediatric Medical Services Program Manager with the Montana DPHHS, recently congratulated the local agencies on their award: “Congratulations to the Broadus Ambulance Services. They are one of the few of Montana’s EMS Services to be formally recognized as a Pediatric Service.” The mission of Montana’s Emergency Medical Services and the Child Ready MT Project is to implement a performance driven system of healthcare for pediatrics in Montana, ensuring that children, no matter where they live, have access to the right ca...
The Tongue River Cross Roads 4-H club is off to a great start. We elected officers. Casey Knobloch made an awesome video about what we like about 4-H. She interviewed all of us. This video was shown at Ashland Public and St. Labre schools. We wrote notes, drew pictures, and gathered treats for two care packages. One was for a college freshman and the other was for a young adult in the military. We are looking forward to our December meeting!...
November 5, 2018 All commissioners were present for their meeting. Minutes were presented and approved. Hearing no public comment on the day’s agenda, the board addressed routine business items before scheduled department meetings. Marty Drane, Building and Grounds Supervisor, reported the TV tower is up but we now need a filter and the FOX channel will be up and going. Marty has more quotes for the courthouse windows. He reported Krueger of Miles City quoted $91,205.00. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, has Casey mowing and the new tractor m...
By Liz Riter The Powder River Conservation District is sponsoring college scholarships for worthy recipients. The scholarship deadline is December 21, 2018 and recipients will be notified of their awards by January 8, 2018. Criteria for the scholarships are as follows: 1. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend, FULL TIME, an accredited university, technical college, or junior college seeking an Agricultural and/or related degree. 2. Applicants must be residents of the Powder River Conservation District. 3. Applicants must show...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Robert Anderson, Battlefield, MO, daytime truck speeding (74/60) $105. Edwin Blanchard, Biddle, MT, speeding in restricted zone (56/45) $65. Brian Hopkins, Powderville, MT, tobacco possession under 18 years old 1st offense, pled guilty, $135. Oresy Grygorchuk, Deerfield Beach, FL, nighttime truck speeding (72/55) $105. Ashley Hubler, Broadus, MT, disorderly conduct, $185. Andrew Ler, Fallon MT, nighttime truck speeding (66/55) $105. Montana Highway Patrol Bradley Hoopingarner, Belle Fourche, SD, daytime t...
By Annie Brimmer Such a short time ago the VFW Post and Auxiliary were together for the Veteran’s Day program at the Powder River Manor. It was nice to honor our veterans. And now it’s time for the Auxiliary Christmas Dinner. The dinner is December 16th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Post members and their families are invited to attend and members of the community who wish to join us. It’s a time for us to reflect on all that’s happened during the year and share the spirit of the season. The Auxiliary is so appreciative to all that he...
By Karena Appleman I had the privilege of attending National 4-H Congress during Thanksgiving weekend in Atlanta Georgia, thanks to MT 4-H, our local 4-H Council and Teen 4-H. There were 15 delegates from Montana, including myself, and a total of 44 states and Puerto Rico represented at Congress. To attend, we each had to win an award or contest at the state level of 4-H. During the 5 days of our stay we saw as much of Atlanta as we could. From a Waffle House, Capitol Building, Coca Cola Factory...
(PR Extension) Who would think the topic of tax preparation could be interesting and exciting? Missy Billing, CPA of Gardner and Billing, captivated and engaged participants of Annie’s Project earlier this week, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. In the fifth week of Annie’s Project, a program designed to empower women in agriculture through financial knowledge and skill development, Billing explained that tax preparation works best if done throughout the year. Billing asked participants to match definitions of tax terms...
By Twila Talcott The drawing for the beautiful log cabin quilt (sewn on treadle sewing machines by members of the Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club) was held at 7 p.m. the evening of the Christmas Stroll. Carolyn Heidel Johnson of Green Bay, Wisconsin was the lucky winner. Congratulations, Carolyn! Ron Talcott, president of the museum, would like to especially thank the gals for donating their talents to make that lovely quilt. And to all of our friends for buying raffle tickets. We appreciate your support. Duane Talcott of Hammond won the door...
Thursday, December 8, 1988 Over 100 protest Brewer Ranch purchase at local hearing Between 100 and 150 Powder River County residents, including five commissioners and a state representative, attended last Thursday’s informal hearing to protest the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ proposed purchase of the 36,000 acres (20,000 acres deeded, approximately, 16,000 leased) Brewer Ranch. When Department official Don Childress of Helena asked for proponents of the planned purchase, he was greeted by dead silence. But, when asked for...
By Kelda Page The Christmas Holiday Season is approaching and some of us must face the season with only memories of past holidays shared with loved ones we have lost. Others may be celebrating the holidays without family members who are serving in the military. Or has someone or an organization impacted your life in a positive way? Why not take the opportunity to remember all the loved ones that you miss, an organization or person(s) that has impacted your life, or the dedicated men and women in the military by giving a monetary donation in...
Estate of Jeannette P. Lei to Jayme Lei-Lepisto, Deed of Distribution, Lot 4, T5S, R47E, Sec. 01 SW4SE4; Lot 5, T5S, R47E, Sec. 01, SE4SE4; Lot 1, T5S, R47E, Sec. 12, NE4NE4; Lot 2, T5S, R47E, Sec. 12, NE4NE4; Lot 7, T5S, R47E, Sec. 12, SE4NE4; Lot 8, T5S, R47E, Sec. 12, SE4NE4; Lot 9, T5S, R47E, Sec. 12, NE4SE4; T5S, R48E, Sec. 06, SE4SW4; Lot 7, T5S, R48E, Sec. 06, SW4SW4; T5S, R48E, Sec. 07, E2NW4, W2NE4, N2SW4, NW4SE4; Lot 1, T5S, R48E, Sec. 07, NW4NW4; Lot 2, T5S, R48E, Sec. 07, SW4NW4. Estate of Jeannette P. Lei to John Lei, Deed of Distr...
