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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...
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...
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...
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...
Monday, November 17, 2022 The meeeting was canceled by Chairman due to bad weather, road closures and lack of quorum. Monday, November 21, 2022 Meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Donna Giacometto and John Olson were present and Commissioner Lee Randall was absent. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with the board and conducted a general update. Adam Johnson, EMS Director, met with the board. Johnson conducted a general update. Resolution 2022-27, Survey Fees w...
Submitted by Powder River EMS Powder River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has been operating as a basic life support (BLS) system since July of 2021. In June of this year, Powder River EMS received two new critical care paramedics to the service to provide advanced life support (ALS) services to community members. With the addition of Director of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Operations Adam Johnson, Powder River EMS has seen multiple improvements and advancements over these last six months. Director Johnson has promoted the addition of...
The Lady Hawk team played Bridger and Broadview/Lavina last weekend, racking up an easy 64-24 win against Bridger and falling in a close game to Broadview/Lavina 42-45. Broadus played well against Bridger, leading in most offensive categories save their free throw percentage, sinking only 5 of 16 from the line for 31%. Mia Mader had a big night against Bridger, scoring 20 points as she shot 9/12 on field goals. Mader also had 9 steals in the game and 6 rebounds. Emma Isaacs scored 19, with 6...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm Present was Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, Clerk Josie Morris, Guest Sheriff Devin Boman. Mayor Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Gatlin asked if anyone had questions on the previous meetings minutes; with no questions the meeting proceeded. Mayor Gatlin informed the council that he had been communicating with Sheriff Boman on having a united...
December 15, 1922 To Convert Brake Drums into a Fire Gong E. Culbertson of the Powder River Garage has brake drums from an old Dodge car that he will improvise into a fire gong for Broadus. Mr. Culbertson will install these brake drums in the courthouse square, building a special platform for them, and attaching to them two levers with hammers. These hammers will be manipulated from the ground in case of a fire alarm and “Cully” says the noise will be heard around town, in intensity equal to that of a more pretentious fire bell. December 12,...
In October "The Coffee Shop" opened in Broadus, in the former Western Chick building just north of Cottonwood Park. The Coffee Shop, owned and operated by locals Heather and Phil Desatoff, serves a variety of caffeinated and other beverages, as well as offering local and Montana made goods for sale, and treats such as ice cream and baked goods for those looking to fill their cravings for something sweet. The spacious building housing The Coffee Shop has held a number of businesses over the...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary is planning a patriotic Christmas dinner Sunday, December 18th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the VFW hall. All veterans, post members and non-post members, and their family are invited, and all auxiliary members and family are invited also. We look forward to your attendance and ask you to RSVP by Thursday, December 15th to Sue Richards, 406-740-2896. Your RSVP is your ticket to the dinner. We look forward to sharing the afternoon with you....
December 8, 1922 Railroad on Tongue River Possibility Further doubt of a railroad being built to Sheridan, Wyoming, from Miles City, has been set at rest, apparently by the filing on Monday with County Clerk F.F. Bohling, of articles of incorporation by the Montana Railway company, which is incorporated for $5,000,000, of which amount $50,000 has been subscribed in actual cash by the five incorporators, who are acting as the firm’s directors during the first three month of its organization, says the Miles City Daily Star. Miles City is d...
November on the whole was colder than average in Powder River County in 2022, with below average precipitation recorded across the area. The month began mildly, with a high of 74 recorded in Broadus on November 2nd. Conditions continued to be mild into the second week of the month, where the thermometer dipped down below zero for two nights, recording a low of -7 on Veteran’s Day, and accompanied with a storm bringing a few inches of snow accumulation. Later in the month conditions warmed, but overall the average temperature for the month was 5...
By Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman I apologize for not getting this article out last week. I had good intentions but preparing for the stroll kept me more than busy and I was unable to get it done. With that being said, HO HO HO, TIS THE SEASON!! November was busy just like all of our other months. We played a lot of cards, had a stitching/lunch day, a ladies lunch out at the bowling alley, Bunco afternoons, congregate meals with plenty of visiting and music by Christine Appleman and her students. We never lacked for anything to do here. A...
Emma Elaine DeVore was born on October 16, 2022 to parents Ryan and Ashley DeVore of Broadus, MT. She was born at 2:53 AM at Monument Health Spearfish Hospital. Emma weighed 5 lbs 8 oz and was 17 1/2 inches long. Her paternal grandparents are Steven and Lonna DeVore of Tiskilwa, IL. Maternal grandparents are Roger and Barbara Losey of Phillipsburg, KS. Maternal great grandmother is Elaine Stegmaier of Agra, KS....
March 1, 2022 @ 6:00 pm Present at the meeting were Mayor Chad Gatlin, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Councilperson Cody Morris, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer and Clerk Peggy Fruit. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Public Works Zimmer reported on coal delivery, repaired dumpsters and various general maintenance items. PW Zimmer will be in Great Falls, March 23-25, for water/wastewater school. Public Works Ragsdale reviewed the various projects that would be paid for by ARPA money. Discussion was held on updating...
Marriage License Issued Patrick Wenzel and Drew-Anne Dawn Gatlin, Broadus, MT...
