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By Pat Ridenour Over the summer months, Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club members have been busy making articles as a community service project for Powder River Manor residents. They have been the recipients of three projects this year. Dawn Mraz made 5 covers for urinal bags and led the Quilt Club members in a workshop to make walker bags to carry personal items from one place to another. Twenty walker bags were made and delivered to the Manor. Pat Ridenour headed a workshop to turn out pillowcases for the Manor. Cathy Ruland showed how to make th...
By PR Extension Office “I move better!” That’s what participants say about the arthritis exercise classes offered through the Montana State University Extension Service. The program, offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, includes gentle strength training and range of motion exercises, health education and a peaceful relaxation component. The classes are designed for ALL ages and ALL genders. New classes begin Monday, September 13th, at the Senior Center, and will be offered at both 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Call the Extension Office to registe...
August 2, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, and Dan McDowell, Road Department, met with board for the Road Department’s bi-weekly update. Mullanix reported the backhoe that was hit by lightning was repaired last week. Discussion was then held on sawdust for the fair. Commissioner Donna Giacometto joined the meeting. Commissioners then discussed the upcoming fair and a few things that n...
Data from the 2020 US Census has been released, with 1681 Powder River County residents counted in the census. When compared to 2010, 62 fewer residents were counted, for a 3.6% drop in population over the last decade. Statewide, 60.4% of the population self-responded to the constitutionally mandated census, with an additional 39.5% enumerated with a follow-up count. The state receives an estimated $2,000 per person, per year in Federal dollars. Statewide, Montana gained 9.6% in population over the last decade, with 1,084,225 Montanans...
The rectory of St. David's Catholic Church was moved earlier this week, after being sold by the church, due to black mold accumulation. The building was built in 1958, serving as a home for Father Pat and Father Chester during their tenures in Broadus....
By PR Extension Office During the Fair, the only place there was mud in the county during the last month was at the Powder River County Fairgrounds in the muddy pig wrestling pit...and it was manufactured by Christine Appleman. Christine, Craig and Clark Appleman were instrumental in creating a crowd-pleasing popular event at the Fair. They joined forces with John and Jennie Olson to produce a "crop" of the right sized porkers for each age division. Add announcer Charlee Kuhbacher's e...
Courtesy Darlynn Williams, PR County Public Health Nurse There has been a lot of information in the media recently about extra doses of COVID vaccinations. Here is some information to help clear things up. Booster doses and 3rd doses do not have the same purpose. Most people use these terms interchangeably but shouldn’t. Let’s start with the 3rd dose recommendation. This is an additional dose for persons in whom the immune response may have been suppressed following the first two doses. A 3rd dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine should be consider...
By Jessica Malone It’s back to school time in Broadus and we’re wishing all the students, teachers, coaches and faculty a wonderful 2021-2022 school year! Our August General Meeting brought big changes to our Chamber Executive Board. Following resignations of Lori Stokes and Julie Collins, we want to thank them for the time and energy they committed during their terms. We’re pleased to announce that current board member Megan Smith has agreed to accept the vacant VP position and that Morgan Weller has been newly appointed to the Execu...
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. Don’t forget about our online edition, free for all print subscribers. Click “Free Trial” on the blue bar at the top of the page, fill out the i...
August 26, 1921 Schools to Open Tuesday, Sept 6 School will open generally over the county Tuesday morning, September 6. Monday is observed as Labor Day and such is a legal holiday. The average monthly salary to be paid teachers in this county this year will range from $90 to $100, whereas last year they were paid from $100 to $125. One rural school teacher, however, will be compensated $150 a month and it is said a patron of the school will board her free of charge. An incomplete list of the teachers is as follows: Mrs. Alice Oldenberg will...
By Julie Long Kids, grades Kindergarten-4th grade, are invited to our “Jesus Kids” after school Christian fellowship program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. We will begin Wednesday, September 1st and will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00. This time of activities and snacks (of course) will be led by Pastor Julie and Molly Lloyd. We will walk with the kids to the church from school, weather permitting. We will need help with rides during inclement weather. We will monitor local COVID numbers and will follow public health recommendations and o...
By PR Extension Office Fifteen teens competed in three heats for the best wooly mutton busting honor at the Fair on Wednesday night. The "Buckaroos" team featuring Jayce Schroeder and Logan Capp crossed the finish line with the fastest time of 45.21 with Stella Zander glued to the back of her buck. The second-place team was the "Jolly Ranchers" and consisted of Aria Gatlin, Farrah Gaskill and Shyla Madsen with a time of 51.80. The third-place team, "The Three Amigos" included Presley W...
By PR Extension Office Duck sorting is more complicated than one might think. The event debuted at the Powder River County Fair as a warm-up to the wild sheep riding on Wednesday night. A select six were recruited to sort the ducks, and included Cody Kinzer, Melissa Ashley, Lee Randall, Todd Gardner, Kate Ruland and Chad Gatlin. A brainchild of Fair Board member Stacie Ostendorf, it provided entertainment for the gathering crowd. The scoring was tight, ranging from 60 to 74 points and p...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Nathan Bowen, Rushville, MO, speeding in restricted zone (102/65) $105. Eric Bailey, North Platte, NE, speeding in restricted zone (83/65) $85. Kathleen Budzynski, Fairfax, VA, improper passing, $85. Adriann Kupka, West Allis, WI, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Luke Del Rio, Broadiew, VA, improper passing, $75. Luke Del Rio, Broadview, VA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Adam Buchholz, Bellingham, WA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Hameed Makttoof, Seattle, WA, speeding in r...
July 30, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Cynde Jo Gatlin and Ashley Emmons with the Rolling Hills Golf Course met with the board to request continued funding assistance by the county for the 21-22 fiscal year. Claims were reviewed and approved for payment of various county departmental expenses as submitted by the Clerk & Recorder’s office. Council on Aging Board m...
By PR Extension Office What is under the hide is always the interesting question following the 4-H market livestock classes at the Fair. How does the live placing compare to the placing on the rail? Due to ultra-sound capabilities, the information is more readily available, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “We will still hold a ‘carcass show’ at Broadus Meats,” said Rumph. “It helps to evaluate a carcass visually to understand the differences in marbling and backfat. Carcasses processed at Broadus Meats will be available f...
A fire last week burned over 170,000 acres of Rosebud County, prompting evacuations, the closure of Hwy 212, and cutting off power to the majority of Powder River County. The burning coal-seam caused Richard Spring fire was first called in on August 8th, beginning around 10 miles Southwest of Colstrip. The fire took off on Monday and Tuesday, burning to the Tongue River to the Southeast, and jumping the Tongue in at least two locations. The majority of the fire stayed west of the river, burning the majority of the area between Lame Deer,...
By PR Extension Office Despite fire, heat and power outages, the Powder River County Fair endured last week. Many challenges arose and capable community leaders met them head on keeping the Fair flowing with just a few hitches, according to MSU Powder River Extension agents Mary Rumph and Julie Riley. "Everyone was supportive, accommodating and understanding," said Rumph. "It exemplified what a 'community' Fair is. A warm thank you to all!" "It was an impressive show of problem solvers we had w...
The Powder River Working Horse Show took place last Thursday, with competitors vying for a custom saddle along with top honors by utilizing their riding skills, as well as their horse's training and ability to try and best the local competition in several categories including cutting, heading, heeling, reining, ranch conformation, ranch riding, ranch trail, barrel racing, and pole bending. Taking home the top honors this year was Britt Williams, followed in second by Kaila Williams and in third...
By PR Extension Office Despite a summer of heat and grasshoppers, and fair week kicking off with wildfires, road closures and power outages, Powder River County fair exhibitors endured. Fair exhibits were exceptional from garlic and watermelons to gladiolas, zinnias and sunflowers, colorful quilts, crocheted afghans and zucchini bread and butter pickles and decorated gourds and intricate jewelry, there was something to see and admire for everyone. Cash awards are determined by both the q...
August 19, 1921 Kelsey’s Honey Crop To Be Under Last Year Due to drought conditions, the crop of honey to be gathered this year by Frank T. Kelsey at Moorhead will be under the record of last year. This year his estimate is for 8,000 or 9,000 pounds of extracted honey and 7,000 pounds of comb honey. Last year he collected 11,000 pounds of extracted honey and 1,200 pounds of comb honey. Mr. Kelsey had 83 stands of bees a year ago last spring and now has 200 stands. The Kelsey honey is gathered from pure alfalfa and sweet clover and always f...
By Julie Long Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks and worship with us at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church this Sunday, August 22nd at 10:00 for the annual blessing of the backpacks, students, school supplies and the new school year. This blessing also includes teachers, administrators, school board members, school bus drivers, lunch room and office workers, school maintenance workers, counselors. Anyone associated with our schools is included in the blessing and is invited to join us. As this 2021-2022 new year of learning b...
By PR Extension Office The 4-H Horse Show kick started the County Fair last Tuesday and tested the skills of horse and rider during an all-day event. From showmanship first thing in the morning to the Working Ranch Horse show classes finishing up in time for the parade, youth competed for top prizes. Ray Williams farmed and watered the arena in preparation and superintendent Heather Cunningham kept the show going throughout the day. Ted and Cathy Elgin brought yearlings to town for the contestan...
By PR Extension Office “Tuffy”, “Willy” and “Ferdinand” were the best bum calves at the County Fair, shown by proud exhibitors Emma and Jaxson Mills and Paisley Harper. Bum lambs and a goat were shown by Layla Brownfield, Denver Kuhbacher, Rickee Bilbrey, Dolly Randall and Rowdy Ryan and included “Katy Perry”, “Meany”, “Oreo”, “Princess” and “Arrow”. “Look out, older exhibitors, as these young pre-4-H exhibitors gain age and experience, there will be some tough competition down the road!” warned the Powder River County Livestock Fair Judge Kev...
By PR Extension Office The tension in the air was palpable as fairgoers at the 4-H Silent Auction vied for the final bid to take home a hand-made or home-made 4-H entry. It was 4-H entrepreneur, Tyler Gardner, who first created the Silent Auction at the Powder River County Fair. Gardner felt the auction would create an opportunity for 4-Hers to test their entrepreneurship skills and recoup some of the costs. One item is allowed in the 4-H Silent Auction, per project, per 4-H exhibitor. The highest bid went to Colton Jones for a side table he m...
