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August 12, 1921 List of Eight Grade Graduates A complete list of eight grade graduates from the several schools of Powder River County is given herewith. They were successful in passing the required state examinations and are entitled to enter high school. They are: Helen Yarger, Broadus School; Charles Lewis, Broadus School; Fay Harrington, Broadus School; Ruby Harrington, Broadus School; Frank Tucker, Willow Crossing; Byran Tucker, Willow Crossing; John Tucker, Willow Crossing; Hazel Green, Anderson; Edward Hanson, Anderson; James Thompson, B...
DPHHS reports 18% increase in vaccine administration from last week Courtesy MT DPHHS State health officials said today the trend of hospitalizations in Montana connected to unvaccinated COVID-19 patients has remained constant over the past several months. Specifically, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Adam Meier said that COVID-19 related hospitalization data from the past 8 weeks from June 5 to July 30 shows that 89% of Montanans who were hospitalized had not received the COVID-19 vaccine. The data includes 358...
July 2021 Boss Office Products 2356.72 Brodart Co 85.92 Chemnet Consortium 80.00 Concordance Healthcare Solutions 89.07 Copps Hardware & Lumber 799.70 Cowboy Wife Designs 28.00 D & P Electric 156.13 Fulton Electric 436.00 Gardner Weed & Pest 5610.00 Gone Ropin' Construction 90.00 Great West Engineering 20783.00 HD Supply 152.76 Henry Schein 761.10 Hi-Tech Auto Repair, Inc 226.19 Home Depot Credit Services 923.34 Jeff A. Noble 832.80 Lincare 3768.55 Medline Industries, Inc. 919.03 Motorola Solutions 5472.00 Northwest Pipe Fittings, Inc. 293.65...
Kindergarten 2-Boxes 200-count tissues 1-Container disinfectant wipes 1-Backpack 1-Paint shirt 12-#2 lead pencils (standard) 2-Erasers (not art gum) 1-Box of eight crayons 1-Box of eight watercolor paints 1-8 oz. bottle of white Elmer’s glue 2-Glue sticks 1-Pair of scissors 1-Box of erasable colored pencils 1-Pocket folder 1-Inexpensive set of adjustable headphones *(NOT ear buds) 1-Inexpensive computer mouse-wireless preferred Nutritious snacks First Grade 2-Boxes 200-count tissues 1-Container disinfectant wipes 1-Paint shirt 12-#2 lead p...
Dustin and Kristie Lanke of Broadus are excited to announce the birth of their baby boy, Presten Cullen Lanke. Presten was born at 1:06 PM on July 2, 2021 weighing 7 pounds and was 20 inches long. His paternal grandparents are Debbie and Tim Lanke of Broadus and maternal grandparents Chad and Tommie Mettler of Timber Lake, SD....
By PR Extension Office When it comes to home food preservation, a pressure canner is a very important piece of equipment. The dial gauge on your pressure canner should be checked annually, which can be done free of charge at the MSU Extension Office- Powder River County in Broadus explained Julie Riley, Extension Agent. There are two types of pressure canners, a weighted gauge and a dial gauge. The difference is that the weighted gauge rocks or jiggles under pressure, whereas the dial gauge has a dial that registers the amount of pressure in...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jess Lockwood, Volborg, MT, speeding in restricted zone (90/65) $95. Ionut Lautaru, Renton, WA, operate MV w/o liability insurance, dismissed-provided proof of insurance. Swarn Singh, Snohomish, WA, drive on other than right hand of roadway, $85. Cody Carr, Auburn, GA, speeding in restricted zone (75/65) $55. Michael Christmas, Edgewater, FL, speeding in restricted zone (95/65) $105. Tracie Bunch, Ashland, MT, daytime speeding (84/70) $70. Yue Li, Arcadia, CA, speeding in restricted zone (96/65) $135. Sheree S...
By Shane Dunning www.redshalereflections.com The term "Boot Hill" was commonly used for the cemeteries utilized when the deceased were violent criminals who "died with their boots on." The most common Boot Hill is located at Tombstone, Arizona, where Billy Clanton and the McClaury's were buried after the gunfight at the OK Corral. Another Boot Hill Cemetery is located at Powderville. Among those reputed to have been buried there is a man named "Deadwood Dick." This particular nickname has been...
Hot conditions prevailed across the region during the month of July, continuing the trend which has gripped the Northern Plains in heat and drought during 2021. The average daily high in Broadus for the month of July was an astounding 98.5 degrees, with 13 days of triple digit temperatures. The high for the month was 110, recorded July 27th, matching the all time daily high for Broadus, recorded just last month, on June 15th. The average high of 98.5 for July broke the old record of 97.9, recorded in 2017. The normal high temp in July is 90.5,...
By Rita Harden The Powder River County Food Bank relies on the generosity and support of our community in order to have a thriving and successful program. We have noticed an increase in the use of the food bank in the last month. Therefore, we are asking for donations. Do you have extra fruit or vegetables in your garden? Do you have an over-abundance of eggs? Eggs are always a hot item in the food bank. Perhaps you will be purchasing an animal at the upcoming 4-H livestock sale. If so, would you consider donating some to the food bank? There...
By Lana Smith Are you staying in town for the Labor Day Weekend but need something fun to do for an hour or two? Art & Soul will be hosting an art show and sale that promises to be a hit! They have been busy planning a show for members and friends that will be held in conjunction with the Horse Sale/Horse Show on September 3, 4, and 5. It will be held in the north end of the fairbarn at the fairgrounds here in Broadus. Friday evening’s opening and preview of art will feature a cheese and wine tasting. There will be original art in many m...
July 15, 2021 Due to no quorum meeting was cancelled. July 19, 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. Teel Mullanix, Road Supervisor, met with board for the FY 21-22 budget meeting. Weed Board members Tim Fortner, John Barbero and Phil Verwolf met with board to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. Becky McEuen, DES Coordinator, met with board to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. Becky...
Marriage licenses issued: Thuy Diu Tran and Kossa Diomande, Ashland, MT Jake Kenneth Erving Smith and Monica Lynn Grimsrud, Olive, MT...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director, deputy director and members of their staff will be visiting regional offices during a tour of the state in August and September. Director Hank Worsech and Deputy Director Dustin Temple invite the public to join them at regional FWP offices for open houses. All meetings will run from 5 to 8 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 23: Region 2 Headquarters in Missoula, 3201 Spurgin Road Aug. 24: Region 1 Headquarters in Kalispell, 490 North Meridian Road Aug. 31: Region 4 Headquarters in Great F...
August 5, 1921 Stacey Roundup Went Over Top Our first visit to Stacey was the most agreeable in a long time and we have to admit that Stacey community has a unique way of giving visitors cordial reception. The little village of Stacey, picturesque for its location in a cool valley of Little Pumpkin Creek, was a regular little big city on Saturday, July 30th. The hundreds of people who were present at this function were all enthused over the pleasant time spent during the day. We were told that a number of tourists deviated from their planned...
Margaret M. Chilvers Revocable Trust, Etal to Jason S. Hundley, Warranty Deed, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04 SW4, SW4SE4; Lot 3, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NE4NW4; Lot 4, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NW4; Lot 5, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NW4; Lot 6, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NE4NW4; Lot 7, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NE4; Lot 11, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NE4NW4; Lot 12, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, NW4NW4; Lot 13, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, SW4NW4; Lot 14, T8S, R47E, Sec. 04, SE4NW4; T8S, R47E, Sec. 05, SE4SE4; Lot 1, T8S, R47E, Sec. 05, NE4NE4; T8S, R47E, Sec. 08, NE4NE4; T8S, R47E, Sec. 09, NW4,...
By PR Extension Office The Powder River County Fair is in full swing this week with a schedule full of exhibits, activities and events for all ages, according to MSU Extension Agent Mary Rumph. “Don’t miss what has become the main attraction, crowd pleasing Muddy Pig Wrestling at 6 pm, Thursday August 12th. Twenty-five, three member teams representing four age groups ranging in age from four-years-old to adult will compete for the fastest time of capturing their pig and placing it in a tub. “It is so much fun to watch!” said one past Fair atte...
Following twelve years of ownership by Bob and Darlene Salomon, the iconic downtown landmark Powder River Lanes has changed hands, with new owners Jeff and Jenny Alterman taking over this week. We sat down with the couple earlier this week to discuss their new business venture. The couple recently moved to Broadus from Overbrook, Kansas, but had been looking into moving to Montana for several years. Jeff, an avid bird hunter, chased waterfowl and upland birds across Central Montana, and after...
On Monday, the County Commissioners signed Resolution 2021-27, initiating Stage 1 fire restrictions across Powder River County, effective immediately. Under Stage 1 restrictions, campfires are prohibited, as are fireworks and smoking outside of a closed vehicle, except within a minimum three foot cleared or barren area. The fire restrictions will be in effect until further notice....
By PR Extension Office The annual Powder River County Fair “It’s Just a Small-Town Throwdown” will be held August 10th-13th (Tuesday through Friday). The 4-H Horse Show will be held on Tuesday, beginning at 9 am. The official kick-off for Fair will take place Tuesday evening at 5 pm with a Fair Parade featuring more than 25 floats followed by opening ceremonies dedicating the Fair to Andrew and Carlene Gaskill. The popular Rough Stock Challenge and Crazy Cowgirl Trick Riding will conclude the Tuesday activities. Interview judging will take pl...
A storm last Thursday carrying some lightning, some rain, and a lot of wind swept across the county, leaving a path of broken branches and small fires in its wake. Broadus received 0.12" of rain in the storm, while areas to the south received no moisture. Reports of heavier rain also trickled in from around the county. Fires started by the storm were numerous, with at least ten fires in Powder River County. Several fires were in the vicinity of Cache Creek, several more to the west of the Home...
By Julie Long On Tuesday, July 20th, we had the honor of hosting 30 young adults from the “4K for the Cure” program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. This is the 6th time we have hosted a “4K” group. They love our Broadus hospitality of home-cooked dinner and breakfast, hot showers, laundry and an evening trip to the pool. This year’s group was a combination of relay runners and bicyclists and was the only group traveling from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA (4,000+ miles). A...
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 thewest 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...
By Jessica Malone The summer is flying by and the County Fair is just around the corner! If you missed our “Positive Partnerships” article about the Fair Board in last week’s Examiner, you can still read it at www.powderriverexaminer.com. The goal of the Positive Partnerships campaign is to raise awareness, acknowledge contributions, and foster partnerships and participation in the many volunteer organizations at work in our community. Contact us at powder [email protected] if your group is interested in being the next spotlight! Our n...
Bozeman, MT (July 20, 2021 ) – The Custer Gallatin National Forest is implementing additional Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning July 21, 2021 at 0001. Under the additional restrictions ALL campfires, even in designated sites and metal fire rings will be prohibited. In addition, target shooting outside of designated and managed shooting ranges is NOT allowed. Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Forest as the hot, dry, and windy weather persists. “We recognize having a campfire to roast marshmellows or enjoying an afternoon tar...
