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As Powder River County looks to expand the breadth of health care options available for the community, while also streamlining the organizations currently in place, the county commissioners made the decision earlier this year to hire a CEO Medical Administrator. The man hired to fill that position, Sean Hill, took charge in November. Hill has worked in Bozeman for the Gallatin County Health Department, as well as working in public health around the world – spending time in the Marshall I...
The Broadus School Board met for their December monthly meeting on Monday, with all members in attendance except for Shasta Madsen, who was not able to attend due to the dreadful road conditions on Monday evening. Principal Ternes told the Board about the addition of a couch to the student lounge, followed by Activities Director Mike Richards, who gave a report on how Broadus athletics may look in the future. A few highlights of the report include the option of including 5th graders in junior high athletics (most schools in our area currently...
By Pat Ridenour Because Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Wednesday this year, we decided to have the Senior Congregate Meal on MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, and MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 for those holidays. We wanted you to be aware of the change so you could make plans to attend. It will be held at the Bowling Alley with serving to begin at 11:30 AM and end at 12:30 pm both days. Please plan to attend our Christmas Meal of primerrib, and steak strips and shrimp for New Year’s meal. Bob and Darlene do an exceptional job of cooking our meals all yea...
The Broadus High School basketball teams traveled to Jordan last Saturday for the first games of the season. The Boys and Girls JV teams started out the action, with the Boys JV winning 48-31, and the Girls JV team falling 21-27. Due to game scheduling and the inclusion of a Plevna Girls Varsity team, the Broadus Varsity Girls team did not play at Jordan on Saturday. The Boys Varsity got off to a slow start, missing a number of shots early before beginning to come around towards the end of the first quarter. The Hawks pulled within two points...
The Broadus High School and Junior High Christmas Concert took place on December 5th. This year, a special High School/Community Choir Ensemble sang several songs. Meanwhile, Lisa Lynch directed the band and choir, while Lisa Gaskill provided musical accompaniment. Community members involved with the choir included: Kelly Babb, Kim Blain, Nancy Gaskill, DrewAnne Gatlin, Payton Gotfredson, Karen Gunther, Debbie Harrington, Jean Hough, Christopher Janssen, Connie McAlpine, Cody Morris, Pam...
By Erick McConnon FFA Reporter The annual FFA Greenhand Ceremony will be on December 12, at 6:00 PM in the High School auditorium. Come to see who the star Greenhand and Creedspeaker will be, and watch as all the freshman FFA members become honorable Greenhand level members. The Broadus FFA Chapter will also be accepting new or slightly used winter jackets to donate to St. Vincents for children in need of a winter jacket....
The Broadus wrestling team traveled to Sidney last Saturday, for the first tournament of the season. Due to Broadus not having the prerequisite ten practices before the tournament (as a result of weather), the team made another practice Friday, heading up Saturday. Wrestling for the Hawks was Seth McDowell, at 126 pounds, Corbin Irish, at 145, and Dakota Holbrook, at 170. Broadus Head Coach Frankie Schoonover entered the Hawk matmen in the JV tournament, in order to gain experience and improve themselves in a situation where they could see...
Courtesy Darlynn Williams, PR County Public Health Nurse The Montana Immunization Program and Powder River Public Health are excited to announce that this year's MT TeenVax Challenge winner for Powder River County is Zoe Page. The 2018 MT TeenVax Challenge is an ongoing multi-year campaign that focuses on increasing awareness about the importance of teen vaccines. This year there were 770 entries statewide with a winner in each participating county. The Challenge is a partnership among the M...
The Broadus Christmas Stroll took place last Friday evening. Nice weather greeted stroll-goers, a change from the freezing rain of last year. Elizabeth Gee won the Chamber's Grand Prize Ticket to Who-Ville....
By Kelda Page Thank you to everyone who has donated to the “Light of Love” Memorial. Listed below are the memorials received this week. Dave & Carole Richards in memory of Audrey & Junior Flanigan Dale & Karen Amende in memory of Deke & Louise Amende, Norman & Shirley Christiansen, Jean Sterling, Tori Franklin, Cliff Franklin, and Jack & Danny Amende Karen Amende for Powder River County Extension John & Julie Riley in memory of Joyce & Leroy Riley, Jim House Tom & Ann Emmons in memory of Lars Knudson, Doris Jean Emmons, Kenna Emmons Karen Gun...
By Broadus School Superintendent Jim Hansen 12-9-2019 Last month's report discussed school taxes and the amount of local property taxes that went to the State for redistribution. The November report also made reference to fairness and equity, along with my opinion that we need to realize everything is not always equitable. A few years ago while reading an article I came across a picture demonstrating the inequality of school funding in another state. After a Google search it seems the picture...
Thursday, December 14, 1989 Laura Roberts honored on 80th birthday By Marie Benge The celebration of Mrs. Laura Roberts eightieth birthday was a fun time for family and friends November 24, at the Broadus VFW Hall. Accompanied by the Broadus high school band under the direction of Doug Wilbert, the party was started by the crowd singing “Happy Birthday.” Mr. Wilbert said, “Let’s dance,” as the band played on, each husband of her five daughters stepped forward to dance with Mrs. Roberts followed by his wife as he was tagged by the next in l...
By Mayo Clinic Staff, courtesy of PR Extension Service The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression When stress is at its peak, it's hard to stop and regroup. Try...
