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Monday, May 16, 2022 Chairman Lee Randall called 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. Floyd Huckins joined the meeting. 9:00 a.m. - Commissioners left the office to tour the drainage issue between the library and St.V’s building and returned to office at 9:40 a.m. 9:40 a.m. - Discussion was held on the Moorhead Road at Rough Creek to the Wilson turn-off and the need to prioritize blading as the road has seen a lot of damage due...
By Kerry Gardner Boyes Community Club is planning a fun, family afternoon on June 4, 2022 with delicious Italian food and roasted pig. We have hosted the Italian Dinner for 40 years and this year it was decided to try something that would involve families with games, dinner and a dance. The Club ladies at Boyes have a rich Italian history with Capra, Barbero, Trucano, Chiesa, and Morella families that settled in this area years ago. The club ladies started making homemade ravioli for the annual fair dinner and when that event was discontinued,...
June 2, 1922 Distillery Washes Out Nobody Claims Outfit Following the heavy rain and hail storm of Saturday night that had resemblance of a cloudburst, a complete distilling outfit was washed down Mud Springs creek in the Coalwood country. After the high water had receded the “moon” machinery was found lodged in the fence at George L. Neates’s place. Singularly nobody has laid claim to the outfit and Neate himself is quite perplexed to dispose of it. May 30, 1947 Art Stuver and John Traub Viewed Pelicans Art Stuver and John Traub have taken exc...
Courtesy University of Montana With a keen interest in impacting Montana communities and, ultimately, democracy, the University of Montana School of Journalism will once again train high school journalists from across the state on and off campus this summer. The Montana Journalism and Media Summer Camp will host students July 17-22 on campus in Missoula. In this one-week intensive, hands-on camp, students will learn reporting, writing, editing, photography, sports journalism and podcasting. “It’s so great to see these kids just light up when th...
A collection of local artists filled the High School Auditorium with their art, tunes, and song last Tuesday during the Students Against Destructive Decision's (or SADD) Art and Music Fest. The event began with Sophie Irish, a Broadus High student, performing "Saturn" by Sleeping At Last, and "Nuvole Bianche" by Ludovico Einaudi on the piano. Next up was Justin Lammi reading his poetry. Justin is currently the Operations Manager at MSU Sports Facilities, and has been writing poetry as a passion...
By Pat Hanlan VFW/Auxiliary provided students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade a coloring contest page. This year’s picture was a wreath of Buddy Poppies surrounding a phrase, “Lest We Forget”. The Powder River County school district students did a very good job this year. It was not an easy job to judge these for the 3 places in each grade. The top three in each grade level were sent to state Auxiliary to be judged for the state contest. Winners at the local level for grades 2nd- Kindergarten are as follows: 2nd Grade: Senra Gnere...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Alan Johnson, Johnson, IA, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Ali Rhosan, Spokane, WA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Jesse Shackelford, Miami, OK, speeding in restricted zone (95/65) $105. Eddie Schaffer, Biddle, MT, interfering w/ traffic while backing, $85. MHP Heather Limberhand, Lame Deer, MT, oper. w/o liability ins. (2nd off.), pled guilty, $285. Heather Limberhand, Lame Deer, MT, speeding in restricted zone (89/65), pled guilty, $85. Rex Koch, Bridger, MT, speeding in restricted zone (...
By Pamela Ash, Staff Writer, Independent Press Plans for a factory to make latex gloves at the site of the old sawmill in Ashland are coming together. With 100 percent backing from the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, a meeting on May 4 included a site visit as well as a meeting at the Tribal Office in Lame Deer. With only one factory in Minnesota making the latex gloves in the United States and the shipments coming from China generally considered to be of poor quality and sometimes unusable, it will be a viable product for making money on a long-term...
Editor: The print version of this article indicated a June 2nd opening date. That date has since been pushed back to the 4th. By: Libby Nisley, Swimming Pool Manager Plans for another fun summer at the Powder River County Swimming Pool are underway. Swimmers can expect to see a small water slide this summer for some added fun. We are also improving safety with new flooring in the bathhouse. The hours will be the same as last year, and we hope to see many people utilizing our pool for its fun and health benefits. On weekdays, Adult Lap Swim...
The VFW will hold a service at 10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day at the cemetery. The deadline for the paper next week will be Wednesday at 10 AM....
Monday, May 9, 2022 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, met with the board. An application for cattle guard request was presented; no decision was made. The graveling and blading schedule was discussed. Bear Creek culvert is failing and Mullanix is in the process of repairs. Mullanix also reported EDA grant source has stated the county is eligible to do in...
By Annie Brimmer Greetings from the Post 1595 Auxiliary. It’s been awhile since we’ve touched base, but we have been active. In February we took flowers to all the residents at Powder River Manor. Our Buddy Poppy Chairman, Pat Hanlan, has been out and around spreading the spirit of the Buddy Poppy. Margaret Scoles, with the support and help of high school art teacher Connie Barnhart, has sent our winning Patriotic Art entry on to state. We had five entries. Students, we appreciate your interest so much. We always look forward to your pro...
May 26, 1922 High School Play Pronounced Success The high school cast was without doubt a decided success last Saturday evening in its presentation of the farcial-comedy. “Betty’s Last Bet,” before a large audience at Shorty’s Hall, reflecting much credit upon the amateur actors and faculty under whose direction the play was produced. The beauty and refinement of the play as a whole were the striking features, and all characters are to be commended for their interpretations of their respective parts. Gladys Edwards played the part of Mrs. Da...
The World Atlatl Association has designated the First Saturday in June as World Atlatl Day and is celebrated across the globe with everything from Just for Fun throws, teaching & instruction events, to International Standard Accuracy Competitions. The Campbell County Rockpile Museum will be hosting a Just for Fun throw from 10am – 4pm on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Guests are invited to join Museum Educator, Stephan Zacharias in the field just below the museum for a fun day of throwing darts with atlatls. The atlatl and dart are the oldest h...
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 April, 2022 Home Depot Credit Services 741.02 Incontact Inc. 331.83 Powder River Examiner 931.75 Range Telephone Cooperative 2599.89 Town of Broadus 2139.57 Wilhelm Land Surveying 3600.00 4imprint, Inc 121.39 Abbey Barnhart 71.28 Ability 540.75 Alderman Oil Co. 37276.88 Allbridge 645.64 Amazon Capital Services 1521.95 Amazon.com Credit 328.23 Amsden, LLC 550.00 A...
Forsyth, MT (5/16/22) - NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association recently recognized Range as the winner of the NTCA Marketing eXcellence Awards for Marketing Campaign and Public Relations Campaign. Range is a member of NTCA, the premier association representing nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies in rural communities across America. The Marketing eXcellence Awards recognize the vital role marketing, sales and communications play in the broadband industry and are ann...
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. Elliott Barnhart, Broadus Dan Bird, Olive Jeff Bird,...
By PR Extension Office The art of mobilizing others to want to struggle for shared aspirations was one of five categories defined as part of the "Leadership Challenge" offered by Dan Clark, speaker from the MSU Local Government Development Center. Clark was the capstone presenter for the final Big Sky Big Leadership session held last week, according to Powder River County MSU Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Clark motivated participants to "Model the Way" and "Inspire a Shared Vision" during his p...
Key: Relays were co-ed other than 6th grade. NH = did not make starting height. If a space is blank, the athlete either didn’t compete in that event, finished outside 1st through 8th place, or that class did not compete in the event. The data we received was hand written, so times or distances may be inexact, and the events were not consistent with placing when it came to ties. Other races included the 3 and 4 year old preschool 25 yard dash, and the 5 year old race. Competitors in those events included the following: Preschool 25 Yard Dash 3...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Alex Bolte, Colorado Sprgs., CO, fail to carry proof of insurance, dismissed by Court- valid proof provided. Robin Reames, Broadus, MT, operate veh. not properly registered, pled guilty, $35.00 surcharge. Robin Reames, Broadus, MT, display lic. plates assigned to another vehicle, pled guilty, $25.00 surcharge. Tyler Behles, Colstrip, MT, speeding in restricted zone (82/65) $85. Jimmy Elira, Orlando, FL, stop sign violation, $85. Avery Satchell, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Abdurasul Va...
By Jessica Malone Thank you to everyone that participated in Community Clean Up Day this year! We appreciate the school staff, students, volunteers and project leaders that worked together to brighten up our community. With the school season nearing completion, we wish the students, teachers and faculty an enjoyable summer and send congratulations to the graduating class of 2022! May is National Beef Month and we want to take the opportunity to recognize our local cattle producers. Thank you for your support of our community and for your role...
By Jessica Malone The “MontANTa” scavenger hunt is underway as part of the 11th Annual Red Ants Pants Music Festival and we’re excited to announce that Broadus is part of the itinerary this year! The Red Ants Pants Music Festival, founded by Red Ants Pants owner Sarah Calhoun in 2011, is a program of the 501(c)(3) Red Ants Pants Foundation. What started as a small business venture making women’s work pants, grew into a charitable foundation that is dedicated to women’s leadership, working family farms and ranches, and rural communiti...
By PR Extension Office A very fine stemmed, short, yellow blooming annual weed is now present, according to Extension Agent Mary Rumph. Yellow alyssum (Alyssum alyssoides) and desert alyssum (Alyssum desertorum) are non-native, annual, weedy forbs (i.e., herbs) that are becoming more prevalent and problematic, especially in western, central, and southeastern Montana. Though plentiful, the alyssum is fine stemmed, flowers and then dies, and is often not noticed later in the growing season, said Rumph. “No matter how many people I talk to, the an...
By PR Extension Office We are inundated by information from multiple sources, including, but not limited to, tv, cell phones, I-pads and computers. To set aside all screens for a week can be challenging, according to MSU Extension Powder River Agent Mary Rumph. Powder River County MSU Extension promotes the annual Screen Free Week which takes place just one week each year each Spring. It’s a chance to learn how valuable and productive those moments can be when the screen is turned off. This year, the Powder River 4-H Council and Teen 4-H spo...
May 19, 1922 The Worst Storm Known in Years The livestock toll of last week’s storm was nearly in excess of the entire winter’s loss. Hundreds of newly-born lambs perished, valuable work horses, steers, cows and calves were chilled to death. The loss of each will mount upwards into the hundreds over the southeastern Montana area. The two-day storm commencing with a heavy rain Wednesday turning into a raging blizzard Thursday morning and was general over the entire northwest. A wind of high velocity blew from the northwest. Locally the sno...
