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January was mild across Powder River County, with warm temps and light precipitation contributing forming mild conditions throughout the month. In Broadus, the temperature climbed as high as 52 and only fell to 6 degrees during the month, which contributed to an average monthly temperature of 6.7 degrees above average. Precipitation was light, with 0.39” on the month, compared to a normal of 0.45”. The bulk of this precip came in the form of snow, on January 8th, for 0.24” of the total. Around 2-3” of wet snow fell on that day, depending on loc...
BOZEMAN – As the tax filing season begins, Montana State University Extension wants to remind state residents 62 and older of a property tax relief program they can take advantage of. The Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit provides a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,000. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, Montanans are eligible for the credit if they are 62 or older as of Dec. 31, 2020; have lived in Montana for at least nine months; have rented, owned or leased a home in the state for six m...
By Thyea Brittenham It’s that time of the year again where Little Italy gathers together at the Boyes Community Club Hall to celebrate a little bit of the heritage in the area. February 14th at 1 pm marks our 39th Annual Italian Dinner Fundraiser. The Boyes Community Club Hall is used for many different events thoughout the year for numerous organizations. The Italian Dinner is our opportunity to share our talents for cooking and friendly hospitality. All are cordially invited to come to this all you can eat buffet and enjoy authentic, t...
A long-tailed weasel, resplendent in its winter coat, enjoys a warm February day in a local field. While the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Tuesday, Groundhog Day, and thus predicted six more weeks of winter, we're not sure whether our local mustelid came to any conclusions regarding future weather patterns. Photos by Stacey Rabe....
By Jessica Malone Welcome to 2021 – 2020 was filled with challenges, and although 2021 may not be the fresh start you were hoping for, we still have some positive experiences to share this month. Starting in 2021, we're delighted to welcome Megan Smith as part of our Chamber Board! Having moved to the area in 2014, she married Broadus native Justin Smith in 2018. Megan expressed a desire to become involved with a positive group focused on making changes on a local level and she brings her p...
By Pat Ridenour The Stitch and Chatter Quilt Club has started out another year by meeting at the Senior Center on January 26. We will be meeting once a month, on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be on the 23rd of February at 1:30 PM. Masks are to be worn at the meetings. We have some new members joining, so if you are interested in quilting, join us at the mentioned time and place. Dues are $10.00 per year. Hope you can come. We are in the process of getting our activities lined out for the year. Marge Mader gave a...
By Tom Herzog Can you believe February is here? And if you’re still wondering what do to for your Valentine this year, relax we’ve got you covered. Faith Bible Church will be offering a Valentine’s Dinner Date with all the details taken care of. • Dinner? Yep. How does brisket sound? • Entertainment? Yep. Some laughs and good ideas! • Gifts? Possibly…depends if you win a door prize. • Babysitting? Yep. Youth Group kids are handling that. • Picture? Yep. We’ll record this special evening with a portrait print. So you see, all you have to do...
OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA Pastor Julie Long, 436-2457 “Rooted in the Word, Dwelling in Christ, Branching out for the sake of the World” All are welcome! Sunday worship 11:00 A.M. Holy Communion celebrated First and Third Sundays and Festival Sundays. Face masks recommended when safe distancing not possible. Face masks required for singing. Links to recorded worship continue to be posted on our Facebook page and sent via email. Sunday Feb 7: Epiphany 5. Worship with Holy Communion. “Healing and Raising the Dead” Sunday Feb 14: Sunday...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Abortion Bills Advance to Senate; Anti-Transgender Bill Dies in House Lawmakers in Montana’s House of Representatives have approved four anti-abortion bills, but failed to advance an anti-transgender youth bill after dissent within the Republican majority. House Bill 113 would have restricted access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, but failed a final vote in the House 49-51 on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The bill passed a preliminary vote in the House...
Friday, February 4, 1921 Phone Line Opened Broadus to Miles With the installation of a telephone instrument in the Reliable Drug store late yesterday afternoon, Broadus became connected directly with Miles City. This marks the completion of the 87-mile toll line south from Miles City, with a branch line to Stacey, 16 miles in length. The instrument was installed here by L.P. Teague, manager of the Eastern Montana Telephone company, assisted by Jack Burke, lineman. Phones have been placed at Beebe, Volborg, Coalwood, Stacey, and the Y T Ranch....
January 21, 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 – Donna moved, John seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Greg Disney with Joint Power Trust stopped in to discuss and answer questions regarding employee concerns with the requested health statements by JPT. Sean Hill, Medical Administrator, met with the board at 9:00 a.m. Hill reported 20 r...
As of Tuesday, 73 Powder River County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state’s new COVID-19 vaccination dashboard. The dashboard shows the number of total doses administered throughout the state, broken down by county. By Tuesday morning, 77,739 doses of the vaccine had been given in Montana, while 14,704 Montanans had received the second dose, and were considered fully immunized. That means 64,035 Montanans have received at least one dose of the vaccine, or 7.3% of the eligible population, per t...
By Dawn Mraz Community Sewing Days will take place on the first Monday of the month, starting February 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Faith Bible Church. This is open to anyone who needs a work space to sew on any project or just to come together, and hang out with other people to get inspired. Bring your sewing machine, supplies and any project you are currently working on, or whatever you want to start anew. Bring your own sack lunch or something for a pitch-in. Any questions feel free to call Dawn Mraz at 436-2198. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! HAPPY...
Drivers on Highway 212 were treated to an impromptu warming fire last Wednesday shortly after 5 PM, as the historic Epsie Store burned to the ground. Following investigation by Broadus Volunteer Fire Chief Raymond Ragsdale and Sheriff Thumper Drane, the fire's cause was undetermined but likely human caused. The dilapidated structure was fully consumed in the blaze, while some grass around the building also burned, rather actively for January. "The grass burned like it was summertime. Anyone...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com Sometimes a story seems too good to be true, and history is often an inexact science. Because of this, using oral history is often like handling a lit firecracker. You trust it will operate as intended and hope it does not blow up in your face. Recently I attended the memorial service of two well-regarded family members. While there, a cousin of my father's told a family story that fascinated me, partly because I didn't believe a word of it. I have re...
Courtesy PR Extension Office Yoga with Dr. George classes begin next week. Classes will be offered each Monday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and each Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. beginning the first week in February. Both classes will be held in the Courthouse Lobby. There are many physical and mental health benefits to practicing yoga. Dr. George explained that Yoga improves our physical health in many ways, including: • Develops relaxation techniques to lessen chronic pain; • Lowers blood pressure; • Reduces insomnia; • Increases...
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. Stacey Atkinson, Kennewick, Tracy Alderman, Highland Park, IL Bruce A...
January 28, 1921 22 Barrels of Whiskey Cached There would be a double incentive to drill for oil at the confluence of Cache creek and Big Powder river, about 20 miles above Broadus, for aside from the oil probability there is a prospect of unearthing twenty-two barrels of 47-year-old whiskey. According to M.C. Gilmore, he was an attaché with the commands of Reno and Custer when the expedition was made through this part of the country and the government troops camped for a week during the month of June, 1874, near the mouth of Cache creek. The...
By Austin Amestoy UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism Anti-Transgender Bills Draw Opponents Lawmakers have advanced two measures aimed at banning transgender women and girls from playing women’s sports and blocking transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming treatment after facing a storm of opposition from concerned citizens, parents, businesses and medical organizations. Rep. John Fuller, R-Whitefish, sponsored House Bill 112, also called the “Save Women’s Sports Act.” The bill would require transge...
January 11, 2021 Commissioners Lee Randall, Donna Giacometto, and John Olson met for their weekly meeting. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda was approved. Marty Drane, Maintenance Supervisor, met with the board to give an update on his department. The keyless entry system for the MP building has been ordered, and Range Telephone has been contacted to install a modem. It was decided to start the quote process for the concrete replacement on the south side of the courthouse sidewalk. Road...
Courtesy Custer Gallatin National Forest PAO Kathryn Baker Ashland, MT- The Ashland Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest is seeking public comment on the South Otter Restoration and Resiliency Project, which encompasses 293,500 acres of National Forest Lands south of Highway 212. The project area lies in both Powder River and Rosebud Counties, with the unit bordered by the district boundary and south of the 10 Mile Road. Utilizing prescribed fire, commercial harvest, non-commercial thinning and focused planting efforts, this...
By PR Extension Office Need motivation to move? Sign up today for the 4th annual Steps for Charity challenge. The event runs in February and March, some of the most difficult months for motivation to move. Register your four member teams, or register as an individual, we will find you a team! Then, track your steps in February and March and turn those steps into the Extension Office each week. It doubles the benefit because the Steps for Charity challenge raises money for your favorite charity. Half the registration fee goes to the charity of y...
By Powder River County Public Health Officer Sean Hill CVS came to Powder River Manor to provide COVID vaccine for residents and staff on Friday, January 15, 2021. This was the first of three visits to provide vaccines. Each subsequent visit will be 21 days after the previous. On the 15th, a total of 21 patients and staff were vaccinated, with none reporting any significant side effects. Personally, my arm felt like having received a tetanus shot (soreness) and I was unusually tired for about 12 hours post vaccination. Until researchers can...
By Kylie Randall, OTR/L Occupational Therapy focuses on providing the best quality of life for clients across the lifespan. We want to help our clients engage in their daily routines and favorite occupations, such as work, activities of daily living (ADLs), and recreational activities. Common conditions that may impact daily occupations can include back pain, arthritis, surgeries (i.e. joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, other upper extremity surgeries/injuries, etc.), amputations, low...
Friday, January 21, 1921 Thrown From Wagon; Ear Nearly Severed When the rough lock broke on his wagon, Huey Rouney was thrown from his seat underneath the horses and sustained severe injuries. His face was bruised considerably and his left ear was nearly severed. He was working west of Stacey, bringing in a load of corn into the field and was on a steep grade when the chain broke. Some of the harness was damaged and the wagon’s contents strewn over the ground. Dr. James was summoned from Broadus Saturday to dress the young man’s injuries. Frida...
