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On Monday night the Town Council passed the second and final reading of its new “ordinance on community decay”, which will go into effect on January 20th of 2023. The new ordinance updates the previous ordinance from 2010, and deals with junk, rubble, and debris found in the town. The ordinance covers a wide range of junk – some examples include junk vehicles, old appliances, tires, cardboard, and a host of other unsightly items. If a resident is found to be in violation of the policy, fines for first time offenses run up to $300. The full...
The Broadus Girls and Boys Varsity teams motored over Terry on Friday, in their first conference test of the basketball season. The Broadus teams combined for 125 points in the wins, with both Broadus teams scoring their highest point totals of the season thus far. Girls The Terry team came out and knocked down two quick three pointers early, but from there on out it was all Lady Hawks as Broadus scored an outstanding 0.95 points per possession in their 68-42 win on Friday, as they dominated on...
A severe winter storm pummeled the Northern Great Plains last week, forcing road and school closures in Powder River County. The storm dumped a varied amount of snow around the area, with much difficulty to be found in measuring snow depth due to the piercing winds which blew the powdery snow into massive drifts, yet left other areas bare and devoid of snow. Locations along Powder River near Broadus received an estimated 10-12" in the storm, while higher elevations received significantly more...
By: Mercy Brost, BPA Reporter Battling the winter storms, 24 members of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter traveled to Baker for BPA Regionals on Monday, December 5th. A few others were fortunate enough to place well from the at home events and qualify for state although they were unable to make it to regionals. For this competition, students contested against each other in various events with the hopes of earning a spot at the state conference in the spring. Senior President Lucinda Cain achieved several impressive p...
Be sure to check out the Broadus Elementary Christmas cards, poems, and stories in this issue. The Broadus 5th grade drew wonderful cards for us, which have been made into custom Christmas cards from local businesses (and are featured in the print issue). Fifth grade artists include: Carter D’Amico, Christopher Fairbank, Aria Gatlin, Anna Hagedorn, Sutton Hodge, Given Hopkins, Raegan Klemm, Courtney Kuhbacher, Macey Madsen, Pruitt McDowell, Isaac McMullan, Matthew Oylear, Kinzie Randall, William Rodda, Scarlett Talcott, Madison Tocholke, and I...
One holiday tradition I remember as a youngster was going to my grandmother's house for Christmas in Big Horn, Wyoming. These occasions usually gathered a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends. The house's social center (even during non-holidays) was the kitchen. Most visitors would be found visiting with my grandmother, my step-grandfather, or both. Only when large groups of visitors were present would the living room see significant traffic, such as our Christmas gatherings. The...
By Broadus Schools Superintendent Jim Hansen This is a season of giving, but have you noticed how often people dwell upon what others have? Over the years I have heard many comments from individuals who believed other school districts were more fortunate. I have also heard other school administrators state they wish they had, or offered something we have in Broadus. It is easy to get caught-up with what other people, communities, or schools possess. Your school has been fortunate to complete many upgrades the past several years, provide chrome...
The Broadus Wrestling Team was decimated by illness last week, as they had only 3 wrestlers compete at Glasgow. Colton Playle went 1-2 on the weekend, pinning Kale Aldrich of Billings Central in the 152 lb weight class. Collin Weatherall went 0-2 in the meet, at the 160 lb weight class. Jonathan Wood also went 0-2 at 205 lbs. On Saturday, December 17th, four of the wrestlers competed at the Huntley Mixer, where Broadus wrestlers performed very well. Kail Irish, wrestling at 132 lbs won the weight class, winning all five of his matches. In the...
Annual subscription cost is $38 in county, $39 out of county, and $40 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. We will also mail an invoice as a reminder. Feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse square. Another option for renewal is online, at www.powderriverexaminer.com, or by emailing us at prexaminer @rangeweb.net and we will send an invoice to pay online. Stacey Atkinson, Tonasket, WA Pam Aurand, Biddle Jim &...
Dad used to recite this poem at Cowboy Poetry Gatherings. He would introduce it by saying he grew up in town, his father Tom was a carpenter, but he watched all the Gene Autry and Roy Rogers movies, and all he wanted to do was be a cowboy. So, when he got out of school, he hired on at one of the local cow outfits. He told the audience he learned a few things right off the bat. First, a horse might kick, strike, buck, bite and the solution always the same-the only thing needed to bring out the be...
December 22, 1922 Electric Light Service Resumed in Broadus Public electric light service was resumed in Broadus Friday night of last week by G.E. Franklin and his three associates. The poles and wires were repaired. Service is supplied from the basement of the Powder River hotel where there is a large gasoline engine and two generators, one of which was in use at Shorty’s hall last spring when the service was discontinued. Franklin understands the electric service thoroughly. The lights are turned on early in the evening and run without i...
By Adam Johnson, PR County EMS Director On December 17th, 2022 Powder River EMS hosted an end of the year dinner and emergency medical awards ceremony at the Broadus VFW Post 1595 for the EMS team and included agency partners from the Powder River Sheriff’s Department, Broadus Fire Department and multiple civilians not associated with the EMS team. The dinner was provided by the Powder River First Responders 501(c)3 charity for all attendees and their family members. Those who enter into public service understand that their time and service to...
PV2 David Trouten graduated from US Army Advanced Individual Training, or AIT last week at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, with the MOS of 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer. Trouten was awarded the "Sapper Spirit" award at the 8 week AIT, which he completed after graduating Basic training earlier this fall. Trouten is a member of the 260th Engineer Support Company of the Montana National Guard, based out of Miles City. PV2 Trouten, at right, formerly of Broadus, is pictured with his Drill Sergeant, S...
By Raymond Ragsdale Broadus Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank Denbury Onshore LLC for the support they have given our department over the last few years. In 2021 they donated 20 SCBA units or self-contained breathing apparatuses, all of them in cases. Anyone who is not familiar with these they are a device worn to provide breathable air in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. They are designed to be used in hazardous situations such as chemical releases or...
By Rachel Haberman, Energysharemt It is no secret that the cost of living is significantly higher than it was a year ago. Things are tough out there for a lot of people. If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their home energy bill, please contact Action for Eastern Montana (AEM) in Glendive at 1-800-227-0703. Help is available in various forms such as emergency bill assistance through Energy Share of Montana or LIHEAP (formerly called LIEAP). AEM handles applications for both programs. Energy Share is for people who are facing a...
The following is a list of expenses from the county departments, as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office and approved to be paid by the PR County Commissioners for the month of November, 2022 Alderman Oil Co. $11,915.17 Grant’s Hardware $160.89 Incontact Inc. $135.91 P.R. Co. Clerk & Recorder $1,163.07 Powder River Co. Treasurer $10,817.30 Powder River Examiner $895.50 Range $517.42 Range Telephone Cooperative $2,823.50 Town of Broadus $2,120.52 Wex Bank $278.22 Wilhelm Land Surveying $600.00 Ability $540.75 Alderman Oil Co. $21...
Helena, Mont. – On Thursday, December 15, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) killed a small backyard poultry flock in Flathead County. This case marks the 16th HPAI affected flock in the state since the start of the outbreak in March. The 2022 HPAI variant continues to have a significant effect on commercial and backyard flocks, with over 56 million birds in 47 states affected nationally. Avian influenza is an infectious viral disease of birds that can cause high mortality in d...
The minutes listed below were recently located and written up by Town Clerk Josie Morris, so we bring them to you now, though they are not in the original order in comparison to the November and December minutes. TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting September 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm Present were Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Councilperson Cody Morris, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale and Clerk Peggy Fruit. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Gatlin called the meeting t...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Bayram Gurdov, Bellevue, WA, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. MacKenzie Cherry, Florence, WY, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Charlie Joe Gaskill, Volborg, MT, assault, dismissed by Prosecutor. Jack Riazi, Henderson, NV, speeding in restricted zone (79/65) $65. Ryan Schaffer, Powderville, MT, speeding in restricted zone (82/65) $85. Randolph Tame, Saint Johns, FL, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Elwin Grant, Broadus, MT, assault, deferred prosecution- dismissed. Morgan Rumph, Biddle, M...
Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten class tells us their favorite thing about Christmas. …being a polar dinosaur. Brent Andrews …having a toy. Ryker Augare …playing in the snow. Abaleigh Blakeman …staying home with my family, eating cookies and watching Christmas movies. Thea Boman …a hedgehog and turtles. Elijah Damm …spending time with my family. Walter Desatoff …getting presents. Quincy Emmons …opening presents. Tyler Herman …giving stuff to my mom and dad. Wesley Kinzer …when I go to Walmart and buy Sonic Hedgehog toys. Hunter Kramme …presents. Ele...
By Mrs. Swenson’s First Grade My favorite Christmas color is green. As green as the Grinch is. Green like Christmas trees and little sneaky elves. By Wyatt Ellison My favorite Christmas color is white. As white as the ball on Santa's hat. As white as a white cow. As white as snowmen. As white as white icicles. By Patrick Handran My favorite Christmas color is brown. As brown as Santa's reindeer. As brown as the donkey that Jesus rode on. As brown as hot cocoa that I drink. By Tizer Barnhart My favorite Christmas color is green like the Grinch....
On December 11, 2022, the Liscomb Mountain 4-H Club met at the Broadus Community Center. Each family brought supplies to make Christmas ornaments. Then one member from each family demonstrated how to make their ornaments. The members then rotated around making ornaments. Once all ornaments were made, the club went to the Powder River Manor to deliver the masterpieces. Some ornaments were given directly to residents and extras were set out on tables in the dining room. Christmas cheer was spread...
Mrs. Lambert’s 2nd Grade Class tells us their techniques for catching one of Santa’s reindeer. How to Catch a Reindeer I think I could catch one of Santa's reindeer easy peasy! I would get a rope. When the reindeer steps in the rope I would pull the rope. I caught one! It is Rudolph and Comet! Should I let them go? I said to myself, "I am going to keep them." I am going to bed. Oh, oh, that was tricky. The next day I said, "What is on my roof? Oh it is a reindeer! I am going to train him." by Cort Fleming Catching Santa's Reindeer I think it wo...
Mrs. Zellers’ 3rd grade class showed off their poetry skills by writing acrostic poems, where the first letter in each line is representative of the corresponding letter in the title, spelling out a word. SANTA by Caden D’Amico So jolly A present Nice Tall Amazing CHRISTMAS by Carson D’Amico Christmas comes Holly fun Reindeer in the sky Installing trees and light Sleigh rides Trees and ornaments Merry times At fun times Santa comes ELVES by Cody Draine Ever so jolly Loving Very kind Excellent helpers So fun SLEIGH by Trace Emmons Santa Long...
Unused general elk or limited-draw elk B licenses valid in HDs 702, 704 and 705 By MT FWP MILES CITY – Southeast Montana's first late-season hunt, previously known as a shoulder season, will run from Nov. 28-Feb. 15. In FWP Region 7, the late season allows antlerless elk hunting with either an unused over-the-counter general elk license or a limited-draw elk B license on private lands in Hunting Districts 702, 704, 705. A late-season hunt is a firearms season that occurs outside the general sea...
