Articles from the December 23, 2021 edition


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  • Basketball Teams Win At Plevna, At Home Against Wibaux

    Dec 23, 2021

    The boys and girls varsity basketball teams each went 2-0 last week, as they won at Plevna and handled Wibaux in the first home games in Broadus. Boys With aspirations for a return to the state tournament firmly in the plans, Broadus boys coach Mike Richards told us in an interview Monday that even though Broadus currently sits at 3-0 in conference play, they need to tighten up their game if they want to truly compete and win at that advanced level. "We need to clean up our game, as we looked...

  • Examiner Christmas Issue

    Dec 23, 2021

    In this week’s issue, the Broadus Elementary students have helped provide much of the content in the form of Christmas stories, poems, and drawings. The fifth grade class draws holiday related pictures, which we take around to local businesses. The businesses chose their favorite drawings, and we make special holiday themed ads for those businesses. This tradition has been going on since the early 1980s, so we now have parents who once drew their own artwork for this project now purchasing ads. A portion of the funds generated from the ads w...

  • Williams Earns Money At National Finals

    Dec 23, 2021

    Joey Williams of Volborg brought home over 14,000 dollars from the Wranger National Finals Breakways Roping, held earlier this month in Las Vegas. Williams was featured in our October 28th issue, where writer Joe Kusek detailed her rise to prominence in the breakaway roping sport. Williams finished 10th during the season going into the finals, with over $44,000 in winnings over the course of the year. In the 10 round event in Las Vegas, Williams finished in the top-five in five different rounds, winning two of the rounds. Overall Joey finished...

  • Winners Of Christmas Light Contest Announced

    Dec 23, 2021

    This year’s winners of the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Christmas Lighting Concert was a combined group. The Wilbur Avenue “Griswald Street”, consisting of decorations by Rich & Melinda Biesheuvel, Scott Cain & Mary Bordeaux, and the Allan Reaves Family. The combined decorations cover both sides of the street, and are visible when turning off Hwy 212 to the south, one block west of the intersection. The second place winner was Tavy Turnbough, whose decorations cover the hillside when looking north from the highway interse...

  • DPHHS Confirms State's First COVID-19 Case Caused by Omicron Variant

    Dec 23, 2021

    Courtesy DPHHS Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials have detected the Omicron variant through testing of positive COVID-19 samples from two Montana residents in their 30s with travel history to South Africa. The variant was confirmed today through genomic sequencing performed at the Montana State Public Health Laboratory and at Montana State University. The individuals, who had mild symptoms that are improving, are self-isolating and have been since returning to Montana. They are residents of Gallatin County and...

  • Broadus FFA Students Compete At Ag Expo In Bozeman

    Dec 23, 2021

    By Clayton Scott Here is a summary of the Montana Ag Expo (formerly the John Deere Ag Expo), which took place November 11-13th, on Montana State University campus, in Bozemen. Broadus FFA members, Lea Aye, Rebecca Aye, Colton Biesheuvel, Archer Edwards, Paysen Kuhbacher, Mia Mader, and Jayce Schroeder, competed in several individual and team events at the Montana Ag Expo (formerly John Deere Ag Expo), held on Montana State University's Bozeman campus. Team Event Results: Horse Evaluation placed...

  • Subscriptions Due in January

    Dec 23, 2021

    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 [email protected] and we will send an invoice to pay online. Scott Amende, Miles City Stacey Atkinson, Tonasket, WA...

  • Big Sky, Big Leadership Kicks Off New Year!

    Dec 23, 2021

    By PR Extension Office Powder River County will be the site of an engaging, extensive, intentional leadership series spanning from January to May called Big Sky, Big Leadership. The objective of Big Sky, Big Leadership is to give community members an opportunity to explore their own leadership style and to learn to work effectively in groups for positive change. The program is intended to empower participants through education to foster an understanding of community decision making, to increase knowledge of the community and issues, and to deve...

  • Voices from the Past

    Dec 23, 2021

    December 20, 1946 County Leads in Alfalfa Seed Production Powder River County raises more alfalfa seed than any other county in Montana, a report of the Agricultural Conservation Association compiled for the year 1945 discloses. The total amount of alfalfa seed harvested here in 1945 was 1,150,967 lbs. which was grown on 220 farms, the report shows. Second largest alfalfa seed producing county in the state was Big Horn which harvested 1,004,070 lbs. on 299 farms. Following is a list of other large alfalfa producing counties with the numbers of...

  • 4-H News

    Dec 23, 2021

    The Mizpah Masters held their 1st meeting on October 17, 2021 at the Catholic Church. Our President, Becca Aye, led the meeting. Justin Aye led the American Pledge and Avery Kramme led the 4-H Pledge. The minutes were read by Justin Aye and the treasurer’s report was read by Lea Aye. Old and new business was discussed. We discussed food bank donations and decided that everyone would bring 3 cans and Madisyn would bring stuffing. Next Meeting hosted by the club. Meeting was adjourned. Madisyn Kramme, Reporter...

  • Vital Statistics

    Dec 23, 2021

    Marriage License Issued: Lydia Borntreger and Clarence D. Miller, Forsyth, MT...

  • Proposed Re-surfacing Project for US Highway 212 East of Lame Deer

    Dec 23, 2021

    Courtesy MT DOT The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to resurface about 12.5 miles of US Highway 212, east of Lame Deer in Rosebud County. The project begins just east of the junction with MT Highway 39 and extends east for about 12.5 miles ending approximately 8 miles west of Ashland. Proposed work includes applying a new overlay, and finishing with a seal and cover (chip seal), upgraded pavement marking, signage and guardrail. The purpose of the project is to e...

  • Court Report

    Dec 23, 2021

    Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Monde Solomon, Mankato, MN, speeding in restricted zone (87/65) $95. Kenneth Myers, Greenville, PA, speeding in restricted zone (78/65) $65. MHP Karen Ly, Duluth, GA, speeding in restricted zone (86/65) $95. Gary Potter, Lewistown, MT, nighttime speeding (70/65) $20. Aaron Williams, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Phillip Clem, Post Falls, ID, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Zachary Mullin, Sidney, MT, nighttime speeding (105/65) $200. Curtis Olson, Broadus, MT, seatbelt v...

  • Commissioners Proceedings

    Dec 23, 2021

    Thursday, December 9, 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. The board approved minutes from the meeting of December 6, 2021 to be published. 9:00 a.m. – The board reviewed and signed 2022 Coop Agreement with DPHHS. 10:00 a.m. – The board reviewed and created interview questions for the Paramedic/Ambulance Director position. 11:00 a.m. – The board discussed improvements for the county yards,...

  • POWDER RIVER  COUNTY CLAIMS

    Dec 23, 2021

    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, 2021. Erica Naillon 172.80 Incontact Inc. 346.18 Lee Randall 758.40 Powder River Co.Treasurer 10914.27 Powder River Examiner 1027.25 Range 517.42 Range Telephone Cooperative 2991.42 Town of Broadus 3841.75 Wilhelm Land Surveying 600.00 Ability 1575.00 ADDCO Office Systems 55.95 Advanced Chemical Solutions 548.20 Alderman Oil Co. 33127.53 Allbridge 6...

  • Stuff It In My Stocking!

    Dec 23, 2021

    Mrs. Isaak’s Broadus Kindergarten class describes what they would like to see in their stockings this Christmas. Landon Williams: Nerf gun, candy canes, books, and Legos for my little brother. Patrick Handran: Chocolate candy, candy canes, a toy fire truck with 5 firefighters, Legos, and my little brother wants 7 little dinosaurs and a volcano. Mariah Gardner: Barbie, chocolate candies, candy canes. Mom a coffee cup, Dad a chocolate computer, he loves chocolate! Griffin a car that is chocolate on a trailer, and Nash likes toy cars. Evelyn (Evy)...

  • Xmas Lists

    Dec 23, 2021

    Young attendees of the VFW’s December meeting shared their thoughts on Christmas. Dear Santa, My name is Reagan Boman and I am 6 years old. Here’s what I’ve done to be on your nice list: I let Crethow in. Some things I would like to play with: Legos. Some things I would like to read: 1 girl. Some things I would like to wear: dresses. Dear Santa, My name is Audrey Zellers and I am 1 year old. Here’s what I’ve done to be on your nice list: help Mom & Dad with my baby brother. Some things I would like to play with: Doc McStuffin toys, books, bu...

  • Christmas Colors

    Dec 23, 2021

    Mrs. Swenson’s 1st grade class describe their favorite Christmas colors. My favorite Christmas color is green. Green like the Grinch. Green like a Christmas tree. Green like elves. Green like carolers. Green like a wreath. By Jayce Worman My favorite Christmas color is yellow. Yellow like a star, angels, and bells. By Reagan Boman My favorite Christmas color is red. Red like the elves’ suit. Red like Christmas lights and candy canes. By Trey Harmon My favorite Christmas color is brown. You know why? Because Santa’s reindeer is brown. Chris...

  • Christmas Stories

    Dec 23, 2021

    By Mrs. Lambert’s 2nd grade class The Best Christmas One night Santa got stuck in my chimney! I saw his feet dangling. He said, "Ho! Ho! Get me out!" So I thought ... would it work if I got some weights because aren't weights heavy? So I put five 316 pound weights around Santa's waist. The weights pulled him down and he landed on a trampoline. He bounced out of the chimney and into his sleigh. He gave me two extra presents. Then Santa went to the next home. By Myla Gatlin Santa is Stuck in My Chimney I heard a weird noise. It was Santa stuck i...

  • My Favorite Christmas

    Dec 23, 2021

    By Mrs. Rogge’s 3rd Grade Class My Christmas tradition is to go to my grandparent’s house. We go to our mom’s parents’ house on Christmas Eve and open presents. Then on Christmas Day, we go to my dad’s parents’ house. We have dinner. We go back to my house and play with our presents. By Maci Emmons A few years ago, at my old house, was my favorite Christmas. We had a lot of presents. I love the lights, the tree and our big stockings overflowing with things. We have a tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve. It’s really fun to see most a...

  • 4th Grade Acrostic Poems

    Dec 23, 2021

    Mrs. Fleming’s 4th grade class authored acrostic poems for us, where the first letter of each line combines to make a word. So fun Nose Ohhhh, cold Winter Making Awesome New Scarlett Talcott Christmas Eve Holiday Reindeer Ice Santa Claus Trees Merry Christmas Angel Snow Pruitt McDowell Santa likes cookies and milk Any boy or girl likes presents No one doesn’t like Santa Time for Christmas joy Ahhh, my cheeks are cold Given Hopkins Santa is coming Am I gonna go on the naughty list? No kid hates Santa Tiny little snowflakes Ahhh, it’s cold out I...

  • 2021 6th Grade Christmas Poetry

    Dec 23, 2021

    By Mrs. Johnson’s 6th grade class Snowflake By Rachel Rosencranz The snowflake falls down Down from the sky to the ground Landing on the grass Elf By Hunter Stanton So joyful, so fun Make toys for little children Helping Santa Claus. Food By Dylan Roberts It is not healthy But it will make you happy It makes you heavy December By Emma Strackbein December is here Elfs, Reindeer, and Presents Makes Joy all around Kids counting down to Christmas Making kids happy is cool Snow By Lucas Capp Snow, cold and merry Snow sparkles in the darkness S...