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By PR Extension Office Powder River Shooting Sports members participated in the Big Sky State Shoot Postal Match this spring and did well, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. In the Primitive Bow contest, Reuben Kinzer placed first out of a field of twelve in the 11-12 age group. In the 12-14 age group, Kolton Williams placed ninth. In the Barebow Division, ages 9-10 division, Kade VerWolf placed first out of seventeen; and his brother Darren placed 5th out of 15 in the 11-12 age group. Grayson Arithson made a strong s...
June 17, 1921 Runaway was supposed; and aid rushed to scene Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Rachel Yarger from the W Bar Ranch phoned the Broadus Mercantile Company that she had just observed the Brodston team and wagon pass that place without a driver. It was known that Mrs. John Brodston had been to Broadus and had left here on the return trip. It was feared she had been the victim of a runaway accident. Ray Bartholomew and Bud Serruys in the former’s car started up the Powder River Road to render assistance. A few minutes after their departure, h...
May 2021 Ability 525.00 Advanced Chemical Solutions 1342.81 Alderman Oil Co. 34021.58 Allbridge 621.58 Amazon Capital Services 233.13 Amsden, LLC 550.00 Aqreva, LLC 3800.55 Aramark Uniform Services 181.88 Axmen 2151.35 Balco Uniform Co. 1275.04 Barbero Estates, LLC 850.00 Big Horn Tire Inc. 2983.38 Big Powder Machine and Welding 529.50 Bill Stevens 134.40 Billings Clinic 549.56 Black Hills Energy 44.11 Black Hills Windshield Repair 60.00 Bob Barker Company 17.94 Boss Office Products 3143.41 Broadus Foods Inc 1385.43 Broadus Foods Inc** 200.00...
Alyssa Riley, recently graduated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, has returned home to Southeastern Montana to practice her trade. While in vet school, Riley interned and worked at Broadus Veterinary Clinic, and even before she graduated this spring the decision to return home was an easy one: "These guys at the vet clinic are so great to work with. The people here at the clinic and in the community were what made me want to come home." Riley is the daughter of Mike and Margie Riley of Coalwood. S...
Dogs, cats, and ferrets in Powder River County are now subject to quarantine, under an order issued by the MT Department of Livestock last week. A Powder River County skunk was diagnosed with rabies on June 3rd, which caused the quarantine order on June 4th. One dog was exposed to the rabid skunk and is being managed for exposure to rabies. The terms of the quarantine are as follows: 1. All non-vaccinated or not currently vaccinated dogs, cats, and ferrets in Powder River County are to remain in the county for a period of not less than sixty...
The filing deadline for a municipal election is coming up on June 21st, at 5 PM. Two positions on the council will be up for election, as well as the position of mayor. Lori Turnbough’s position is up for election, which covers the area west of Park Avenue (that is, Highway 212 going south from the light, and continuing north up to the VFW). Pete Wenzel’s position will also be open; his position covers east of Park Street. Wenzel’s position will be filled by appointment, as he has resigned the remainder of his term. The position will then...
May 20, 2021 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Lee Randall and John Olson present. Commissioner Giacometto was absent. The meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda approved. Mid-month claims were presented and approved. The board then attended the Safety Committee meeting. Present were Sean Hill, Teel Mullanix, Kathy Roberts, Jason Venn and Marty Drane. Safety meeting minutes were taken by Clerk and Recorder Cynde Gatlin. Pat Phillippi, Treasurer, stopped in to discuss the hiring...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Lyndsey McCall, Palouse, WA, speeding in restricted zone (55/40) $65. Buddha Tamang, Harrisburg, PA, speeding in restricted zone (43/30) $65. Michael Peceny, Denver, CO, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Kyle Giacometto, Broadus, MT, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Morgan Ridley, Billings, MT, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Nicholas Kay, Redding, CA, speeding in restricted zone (85/65) $85. Wyatt Williams, Broadus, MT, DUI, pled guilty, $685, 24 hrs. jail, PFL course. Wyatt W...
Students receiving a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0 are listed below. 7th Grade Novalee Blakeman Gracie Gali Maggie Mader Kayleigh Opstedahl Darren VerWolf 8th Grade Rebecca Aye Zach Jones Shyla Madsen Rebekah Rasmussen Jayce Schroeder 9th Grade Graci Barbero Eli Heacock Mia Mader Cooper Zimmer 10th Grade Lauryn Billing Lucinda Cain Alex Edwards Marcus Mader Rheanna Schroeder 11th Grade Lea Aye Shannon Knapp Abigail Martin Rachel Rasmussen Savannah Weaver 12th Grade Megan Johnson Luke McAlpine Deanna Twedt...
June 10, 1921 $5 prize for riding “Examiner” named for our county paper The six-year-old black gelding on which Dick Rayburn took first prize in the riding exhibition at the Broadus Roundup last fall, has been named for this paper by its owner Cramer & Sons and will be a feature of a Fourth of July celebration this year at Frank Reder’s place in the B-Divide country. “Examiner” is one of the best “buckers” in the county and so far as known no rider has ever “scratched” on him. So the management of the Powder River County Examiner feels pe...
May 2021 William D. Zier to Jeff Nedens, Transfer on Death Deed, Lot 9, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, NE4SE4; Lot 10, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, NE4SE4; Lot 11, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, NE4SE4; Lot 12, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, NW4SE4; Lot 13, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, SW4SE4; Lot 14, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, SE4SE4; Lot 15, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, SE4SE4; Lot 16, T4S, R47E, Sec. 24, SE4SE4; T4S, R47E, Sec. 25, ALL; T4S, R48E, Sec. 19, S2SW4, S2SE4; T4S, R48E, Sec. 30, NE4NW4, NW4NE4; T4S, R48E, Sec. 30, NW4NW4; T4S, R48E, Sec. 31, ALL. William D. Zier to Jeff Nedens, Transfer on Death...
BOZEMAN — A MontGuide published by Montana State University Extension aims to help residents understand the ins and outs of common law marriage. In Montana, a common law marriage means two partners could be considered as being married even if they have not gone through a legal ceremony or signed a marriage contract, according to Marsha Goetting, Extension family economics specialist. The Montana Supreme Court has established three elements for creating a common law marriage, she said, and anyone asserting the existence of a common law m...
May delivered a nice shot of rain for most of the area, brightening hopes that the year will not turn into a complete disaster, with looming drought and the spectre of grasshoppers on the horizon. Rainfall totals for the month of May were below or near average for much of Powder River County, dropping the total precipitation for the year further behind normal. Still, the majority of the county did receive a sizable amount of moisture as a whole, nicely timed following a heat wave in Mid-May,...
The county swimming pool is set to open this Sunday, June 6th, according to Pool Manager Libby Nisley. This year, the pool will open from 7 AM to 10 AM for adult swim and water aerobics, followed by regular swimming sessions from 11 AM until 8 PM, interspersed with half hour breaks at 2 PM and 5:30 PM. Lifeguards this summer include Donovan Sturtz, Ashley Bilbrey, Rachel Rasmussen, Lyza McMullan, Josh Rashmussen, Eli Heacock, Ciara McDowell, Zeason Schaffer, and Manager Libby Nisley, who brings three years of lifeguarding experience to the...
A high speed pursuit along Hwy 212 ended in one man being tazed and pepper sprayed, last Friday night. The pursuit began around 10 PM, after Powder River County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to pull over Jacob Dreyer of Portland, Oregon, for a suspended driver’s license. Dreyer had been pulled over earlier in the day in Broadus, when his suspended license was discovered, and had planned to stay at a motel until someone could drive his vehicle, according to Sheriff Allen Drane, Jr. Instead, Dreyer left town after dark, and was subsequently spo...
VFW 1595 Post Commander Devin Boman salutes the grave of Charles H. James, for whom the VFW post is named, during the Post's Memorial Day ceremony, held Monday at Valley View Cemetery. Also pictured are VFW Members Mike Stephens, Marty Drane, and Megan Stephens, along with VFW Auxiliary President Annie Brimmer, and Sheriff's Deputy Ayche Draine holding the US flag. According to Echoing Footsteps, Charles H. James, MD, was born in Virginia, and served in the military during the period of the Spa...
By Jessica Malone School’s out for the summer and we’re wishing all the students, teachers and faculty an enjoyable summer and sending our congratulations to the graduating class of 2021! Students of all ages and adults alike will want to check out the summer reading program starting June 4th at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library. Prize drawings will take place throughout the summer and for every book you read, you’re entered for a chance to win an age group prize! Visit the library or contact Cody Earley if you want to participate in the p...
By Tom Herzog One of the great memories for so many of us as children is Summer Vacation Bible School. It is our hope that children in the Broadus area will be able to attend the Faith Bible Church VBS June 8-10 and make memories of their own. This is a free event and we have so many wonderful volunteers that help in so many ways. VBS is designed for children from preschool to 6th grade. If a child is not potty-trained, we ask that a parent attend with them. Check-in will begin each morning at 8:30 a.m. and each day will finish at noon. All...
June 3, 1921 Valuable Violin totally wrecked A 400-year-old violin, owned by Mel Miller, musical composer of East Fork, this county, was totally demolished when a saddle horse Miller was riding tripped with him and in falling crushed the instrument beyond repair. This violin had been in Miller’s possession forty-one years and it had a superb tone. He had refused an offer of $1,500 for it. Miller knew that the instrument had age behind it but its pedigree was unknown until after the accident. On one of the thin strips of rare wood that made u...
By Julie Long Vacation Bible School for kids, ages Kindergarten-5th grade will be held next Tuesday-Thursday, June 8-10th at the Boyes Community Hall from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Preschoolers and toddlers are welcome if accompanied by a parent or adult. Older kids are invited to help with games and crafts. There is no cost and lunch will be served. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Broadus sponsors this event. This year our theme celebrates the 3 festivals of the church year: Christmas, Easter and Pentecost and activities include music, story, c...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Pastor Tom Herzog Sunday, June 6th - Pitch-in following Service, VBS decorating to follow June 8th – 10th - Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 13th - Communion during service 6:00 p.m. Church service @ Powderville w/ Pitch-in Sunday, June 20th - Mission Moment during service Sunday, June 27th – Faith Story during service Sundays 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service (Nursery and Children’s Church Offered) Wednesdays 6:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting @ Church Thursdays Noon Prayer Meetings at Mary Smith’s (Pitch-...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Charles Pena, Janesville, WI, speeding in restricted zone (80/65) $65. Isaiah McMullan, Biddle, MT, tobacco, alt. nicotine or vapor- possess or consumption- 1st off., pled guilty, $135, 8 hrs CS. Elizabeth Swanson, Denver, CO, speeding in restricted zone (55/40) $65. Daniel Marcheri, Norfolk, VA, fail to have D/L in possession, $60. Kail Irish, Ashland, MT, tobacco, alt. nicotine or vapor- possess or consumption- 1st off., pled guilty, $135, 8 hrs CS. Gregory Abruzzo, Garden City, NY, speeding in restricted z...
By Julie Riley If you know Lyman Amsden, you know that he is a very proud Navy veteran, that he has been Broadus' mayor for over 25 years, that, as an electrician, he has wired many Broadus and Powder River County buildings, that he manages the CornerStore and that he is a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather. You may not know that Lyman Amsden also writes poetry. His poetry typically revolves around his memories of his time in the Navy. Lyman was raised on his parent's homestead...
By Cody Earley This summer, the library will be providing several unique programs. First up: “LiterARTSY”! Each week, kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read (and listen to) a variety of different books and engage in fun art projects. Our goal is to have as many different art forms represented; that is where the many wonderful artists in our community come in! If you have a desire to share your skills by teaching a project (or two), we would love to hear from you! The program will take place from June 11th to August 6th, every Thu...
Courtesy PR Extension Office What do kids do when they turn off the TV or computer screen? Powder River County kids read books, flew garbage bag kites, rode bikes, planted trees, helped grandma sew, built a fort, crocheted, tagged calves, practiced piano and they played and played! From playing family games and playing in the mud and in the pool to playing board games and cards and playing with a goat or with a horse, kids had time to PLAY! “I milked a cow,” said one young participant, who spoke of her screen free time. Screen Free Week takes...
