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By PR Extension Office Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an exercise program set to begin January 10th at the Powder River Senior Center in Broadus. Exercises are designed to maintain and improve balance in adults 65 and older. Exercises can be done either sitting or standing. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults, and one out of four older people falls each year. SAIL classes will help participants feel better, improve strength, flexibility and balance, and decrease the risk of f...
Courtesy Sister Camryn Maurer, North Dakota Bismarck Mission, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The greatest way we can serve others is to love them. Jesus Christ taught, “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you” (John 5:12). To spread that love abroad, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released it’s Light the World Christmas initiative theme of the year, Light the World with Love. Starting on November 30th, anyone can receive service prompts via text or view a downloadable calen...
Courtesy PR Public Health The Montana Emergency Rental Assistance program supports Montanans who have experienced financial hardships as a direct or indirect result of the COVID-19 pandemic and are at risk of housing instability. Renters can receive a maximum of $2,200 per month for past due and future rent payments, up to $300 per month for past due and future utilities including gas and electric, and $50 per month for internet. Households can receive assistance for rent and utility bills dating back to April 1, 2020. Those eligibile i...
December 2, 1921 Benge Fires First Gun for Railroad Dave J. Benge, one of the prosperous farmers at Coalwood in the northern part of Powder River County, fires the first gun for a railroad to build to this county. As an inducement Benge promises $1 an acre for his entire section of land with the money to be payable when the road starts operation. Benge is spokesman for his neighbors when he says they will all follow suit. Benge mentioned the railroad project in a letter to C.C. Craw, with its complete text as follows: “Friend Cliff: I have b...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary is having a Christmas get-together on December 12, 1:00 p.m. at the hall with Auxiliary members and families, Post members and families and any veterans in the community that are not post members. The Auxiliary ladies will bring desserts and salads to enjoy with pizza. We do hope you’ll come and share with us as we reflect on the past events of the year and the special meaning of the Christmas season. We are grateful to all who have helped our Auxiliary this year and we wish you a healthy, happy holiday s...
Monday, November 22, 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. 8:45 a.m. - Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, stopped in to update on the Road Department. A local resident joined the meeting to express concerns regarding hunters parked on the county road and safety. Discussion was held on safety for county road drivers. The board recommended to put “No Parking on County Road” signs up. Mullanix prese...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, December 5th – Gideons Presentation; Pitch-in following service Sunday, December 12th - Communion during service - Mission Moment during service Sunday, December 19th - Children’s Christmas Program 6:00 p.m. Church service @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in Friday, December 24th - 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 26th –Faith Story during service Friday, December 31st - Youth Group New Year’s Eve Party Sundays 9:30 a.m. &...
Mariah Sky Olson was born to John and Jennie Olson of Broadus on November 15, 2021 at 4:28 am in Miles City. She weighed 7 lbs 1.6 oz and was 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Grant and Mary Olson from Broadus and Doug and Shelley Esp of Big Timber....
With the purchase of Copps Hardware, Grant Beagles, along with his wife, Jessica, and her parents, Gene and Diane Smith, are now the owners of Grant's Hardware in Broadus. Grant Beagles will serve as President on the board of the new enterprise, while Jessica, Gene, and Diane will also serve on the Board of Directors. Last week we sat down with Grant to talk about Grant's Hardware, which officially took over the Copps Hardware facility on November 15th. Grant was born in Billings, and lived in...
By Jessica Malone Show your support of local businesses and help celebrate our community this holiday season at the annual Broadus Christmas Stroll! Due to high school sports conflicts, please note that the stroll has been scheduled for THURSDAY, December 2nd this year. The theme is “Christmas on Gingerbread Lane” and the Christmas Stroll Committee has some sweet treats in store! Chamber events will include an uproarious Ugly Sweater Pageant at 6 pm outside Powder River Petals - pull those pullovers out of mothballs, get granny to gussy it up...
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. Bob Alderman, Broadus Mike Alderman, Miles City Cliff...
Courtesy PR Extension Office MSU Powder River Extension Agents Julie Riley and Mary Rumph initiated a friendly local competition for "Can the Griz" with County Attorney and UM Grizzly alumni and fan Jeff Nobel with the local Powder River Food Bank winning as the recipient of 235 pounds of food and $1,350 from generous donations from our community members for local families. "Though we had to concede the "Brawl of the Wild" Cat/Griz game on the turf on Saturday, we are excited to claim a local vi...
November 25, 1921 Dance Floor Lumber on the Way to Broadus A week ago Jerome Gould, John Lemson and Virgil Dixon were supposed to have started from the lumber mill near Stacey with three wagons heavily loaded with dance flooring and dimension lumber which will be used in converting Shorty’s Garage into a public auditorium. The men had not yet arrived Wednesday night, the delay causing them to lay over at some place along the route. There is no doubt locally that the lumber will be received in plenty of time to carry out plans for the big b...
Courtesy MT DPHHS Most parents now have probably heard of JUUL, but how about Puff Bar? The new National Youth Tobacco Survey shows that Puff Bar has overtaken JUUL and other brands as the most popular type of e-cigarette. Like many e-cigarette products, Puff Bar comes in kid-friendly candy flavors. A key difference though, is that Puff Bar is a disposable product. Kids use one and throw it away. Use of disposable devices like Puff Bar increased about 1000% among high school e-cigarette users, according to the 2020 National Youth Tobacco S...
By Connie Barnhart On Wednesday, December 1st, the acclaimed “Supaman” will be presenting assemblies for the Broadus Elementary School and the Broadus High School in the HS Auditorium. The public is also invited to attend. The elementary school presentation will be given at 9:30 on Wednesday, December 1st and the high school presentation will be given at 10:45 on Wednesday, December 1st. Supaman’s one of a kind presentation combines Native culture, comedy and urban hip hop culture which dazzles audiences and captivates listeners. For this he...
Wende Gianino to James F. Taylor, Etux, Warranty Deed, Lot 8, Block 10, City of Broadus, Original Townsite Subdivision, E2. Harold Lee Hanson, Etal, Norma Louise Hanson, Etal, Brent Edward Hanson, Etal, Tary Leo Hanson, Etal, Amy Hanson Delgatty, Etal to Brent Edward Hanson, Etal, Tary Leo Hanson, Etal, Amy Hanson Delgatty, Etal, Grant Deed, Lot 1, T3S, R47E, Sec. 28, NE4NE4. Cedric Coolahan, Etux to Garrett William Harrington, Etux, Warranty Deed, T4S, R52E, Sec. 30, S2SW4, TRACT B, COS #139089, CONTAINING 162.03 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; T4S,...
Monday, November 8, 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. 8:45 a.m. - Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, stopped in to update the commission on personnel issues in the Road Department. 9:00 a.m. - Bids due for the Moorhead Bridge Replacement Project. Great West Engineering, Brandon Duffy was present. Razz Construction, $2,296, 825.00; COP Construction, $1,899,799.00; Missouri River Contractors L...
Powder River Rising Stars October Meeting On October 4, 2021 President Emelyn Harper called the meeting to order. Reece Emmons led the pledges. There were 8 members, 3 new members, 2 guests, and 3 leaders present. Secretary Rachel Rosencranz read the minutes from the previous meeting. Treasurer Reece Emmons gave the treasurer's report. It was announced that new enrollment for the year is open. We elected new officers. The new President is Reece Emmons, Vice President is Rachel Rosencranz, Secretary is Bonita Kinzer, Treasurer is Maci Emmons,...
Matt & Jennifer Zellers of Broadus welcomed son Bryson Dale Zellers on November 17th, 2021, joining his older sister Audrey in the family. Bryson was born in Spear-fish, SD, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz., and measuring 20" long at birth. Bryson's paternal grandparents are Larry Zellers and Bonita Grady of Red Lion, PA. Maternal grandparents are Jim & Terri Grothe of Brandon, SD....
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Wajih Qureshi, Sterling Hts., MI, speeding in restricted zone (50/30) $85. Daler Gufronov, Philadelphia, PA, speeding in restricted zone (49/40) $55. Jubril Oshodi, Randallstown, MD, careless driving, $85. David Richards, Broadus, MT, interfering w/ traffic w/ backing, dismissed by officer. Giancarlo Capocci, Miramar, FL, operate MV w/o liability insurance, $285. Dorothy King, Broadus, MT, improper turn-interfering w/ other traffic, $85. David Mendoza- Martinez, Riverside, NJ, speeding in restricted zone (...
The Southeastern Montana Development Council will hold a meeting on Monday, November 29th at 4:00 PM in the courthouse election room to garner input on the community's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These meetings are held yearly, and the survey which will be discussed at the meeting (as well as the results of last year's survey) is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59YCC3D ....
By PR Extension Office Are you interested in working more effectively with others? An intentional leadership program, Big Sky, Big Leadership, is slated for people interested in learning and practicing leadership skills in Powder River County in 2022. An exciting introduction to the comprehensive program is scheduled for Wednesday, December 8th at 6 pm at the Broadus Community Center. The introductory session, called Gracious Space, is a practical guide for working better together according to MSU Extension, Powder River County Agent Julie Rile...
By PR Extension Office 4-H members and volunteers joined forces Monday evening at the annual 4-H Achievement Family Fun Night at the VFW Hall, according to MSU Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Teen 4-H members Lauryn Billing and Zeason Schaffer kicked off the event with ice breakers to welcome and engage the participants. The activities were met with great enthusiasm and laughter. Billing, Teen 4-H President, initiated the awards ceremony during which she and Schaffer announced the a...
Monday, November 1, 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. 8:45 a.m. - Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, stopped in to check on paperwork for the FLAP grant. 9:00 a.m. - The board conducted administrative duties. Board signed Task Order Amendment Number One -Task Order for COVID Immunizations. Services Task Order 22-07-4-31-134-0. 10:00 a.m. - Discussion continued on county’s EMS department. 11:...
State health officials continue to urge Montanans to get vaccinated Courtesy MT DPHHS The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has released a new report that ranks COVID-19 associated deaths as the third leading cause of death in 2020 and will likely hold the same ranking for 2021. State health officials note the death record information for 2021 is considered provisional information and will be finalized later in 2022. Also, it’s possible the 2021 leading causes of death rankings could change as death certificate data are...
