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Submitted by Darlynn Williams, PR County Health Nurse The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) today announced its notice of intent to begin enforcing Emergency Rules that temporarily restrict the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in Montana. Enforcement of the Emergency Rules begins on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm. The restrictions include the sale of all flavored e-cigarette products, including flavored nicotine, THC, and CBD e-cigarette products, in-store and online. The rules do not require r...
Thursday, December 21-28, 1989 The Outcasts of Pumpkin Creek (Childhood memories of Gene Mackin) Baseball was the great Sunday afternoon pastime on Little Pumpkin Creek in the 1930s. My family rarely missed a game. In fact, the only game I can remember missing was during a diphtheria outbreak. One of my sisters had been exposed while babysitting. The doctor thought we could infect the whole county if we attended the game so he quarantined us and told us we’d be arrested if seen there. A baseball team from Pumpkin Creek organized in 1932 and m...
The weather in central Powder River County over the month of November, 2019, consisted of a series of storms, interspersed by nicer weather mid-month, and went out with a snowstorm on Thanksgiving weekend. Throughout the month, several snow storms blanketed light amounts of snow across the area, with the bulk of the early storms passing around to the south and hitting the Gillette region. In between storms, the days were seasonably pleasant, and overall the month of November was fairly nice – perhaps more pleasant than much of October, which w...
TOWN OF BROADUS COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 2019 Mayor Lyman Amsden; Councilperson Lori Turnbough; Councilperson Wanda Smith; Councilperson Pete Wenzel; Councilperson Cody Morris; Public Works Raymond Ragsdale; Public Works Cassidy Zimmer and Lowell Cutshaw, Interstate Engineering via video. Reviewed Interstate Engineering draft of Lagoon Project with Lowell Cutshaw. Town of Broadus will be borrowing $945,000 at 2.5% with target rate of sewer base rate of $32.00 including 3,000 gallons of usage and $2.00 per 1,000 gallon above gallons included...
The American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo – The American Quarter Horse Association honored this year’s 50-year breeders September 30 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. William and Anne McKinney of Broadus, Montana, were honored as legacy breeders. Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse. These horsemen and families see their biggest accomplishments and proudest moments in the horses they breed. “Fifty-year breeders are t...
December 19th On display at the Henry A. Malley Memorial Library are Randy Sullivan’s oyster plate collection and Pat Phillippi’s “Winter” collection of quilted pieces and other handmade items. No Story Time Friday, December 27th. Story time will resume Friday, January 3rd at 10:30. All preschool age children are invited. Internal Revenue Service forms 1099 and W2 for tax year 2019, along with their transmittal forms are available for pickup at the Library. Other IRS forms have been ordered and will hopefully be arriving in January. Recent...
Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H News by Danica Schroeder The Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H Club's recent meeting was held on 11/23/19 in the election room. The meeting was hosted by the Schroeder family. Members attending were Shaylee Bilbrey, Grayson Arithson, Rheanna, Jayce, Danica, and Jordyn Schroeder, and Kaleigh Opstadahl. We organized our shopping list to purchase a Thanksgiving meal for a community family and we also purchased 2 Thanksgiving dinners from The Stockman's Club to give to individuals for Thanksgiving. We had fun making snowflakes and...
November 25, 2019 Commissioners met for their weekly meeting with Donna Giacometto, Rod Schaffer present. Meeting was called to order. No public comment was received at this time. Consent agenda – Rod moved, Donna seconded this motion, all in favor, motion carried. Consent agenda approved. Maintenance Supervisor, Marty Drane, met with the board. He presented quote for sound boards for the community center. He reported the Home Creek tv tower is being raised on December 2. The well project at courthouse is going well and pipe has been ordered t...
As Powder River County looks to expand the breadth of health care options available for the community, while also streamlining the organizations currently in place, the county commissioners made the decision earlier this year to hire a CEO Medical Administrator. The man hired to fill that position, Sean Hill, took charge in November. Hill has worked in Bozeman for the Gallatin County Health Department, as well as working in public health around the world – spending time in the Marshall I...
By Pat Ridenour Because Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Wednesday this year, we decided to have the Senior Congregate Meal on MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, and MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 for those holidays. We wanted you to be aware of the change so you could make plans to attend. It will be held at the Bowling Alley with serving to begin at 11:30 AM and end at 12:30 pm both days. Please plan to attend our Christmas Meal of primerrib, and steak strips and shrimp for New Year’s meal. Bob and Darlene do an exceptional job of cooking our meals all yea...
Courtesy Darlynn Williams, PR County Public Health Nurse The Montana Immunization Program and Powder River Public Health are excited to announce that this year's MT TeenVax Challenge winner for Powder River County is Zoe Page. The 2018 MT TeenVax Challenge is an ongoing multi-year campaign that focuses on increasing awareness about the importance of teen vaccines. This year there were 770 entries statewide with a winner in each participating county. The Challenge is a partnership among the M...
The Broadus Christmas Stroll took place last Friday evening. Nice weather greeted stroll-goers, a change from the freezing rain of last year. Elizabeth Gee won the Chamber's Grand Prize Ticket to Who-Ville....
By Kelda Page Thank you to everyone who has donated to the “Light of Love” Memorial. Listed below are the memorials received this week. Dave & Carole Richards in memory of Audrey & Junior Flanigan Dale & Karen Amende in memory of Deke & Louise Amende, Norman & Shirley Christiansen, Jean Sterling, Tori Franklin, Cliff Franklin, and Jack & Danny Amende Karen Amende for Powder River County Extension John & Julie Riley in memory of Joyce & Leroy Riley, Jim House Tom & Ann Emmons in memory of Lars Knudson, Doris Jean Emmons, Kenna Emmons Karen Gun...
Thursday, December 14, 1989 Laura Roberts honored on 80th birthday By Marie Benge The celebration of Mrs. Laura Roberts eightieth birthday was a fun time for family and friends November 24, at the Broadus VFW Hall. Accompanied by the Broadus high school band under the direction of Doug Wilbert, the party was started by the crowd singing “Happy Birthday.” Mr. Wilbert said, “Let’s dance,” as the band played on, each husband of her five daughters stepped forward to dance with Mrs. Roberts followed by his wife as he was tagged by the next in l...
By Mayo Clinic Staff, courtesy of PR Extension Service The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression When stress is at its peak, it's hard to stop and regroup. Try...
The Broadus Christmas Stroll will take place on Friday, December 6th. The event, sponsored by the Powder River Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, is a long time tradition in Broadus, kicking off the Christmas season and bringing folks together from across the area to share in the holiday spirit. The theme this year is “Christmas in Whoville” inspired by the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Here are some of the major activities taking place this year. Get Your Ticket to Who-ville - As you’re shopping locally, grab your tick...
By PR Extension Office "Every Brilliant Thing" strikes a delicate balance between sobering loss and cathartic laughter, recounting a life lived in the shadow of suicide. The play captivated audiences in the community last Monday, according to Powder River Extension Agent and Youth Issues Coalition member Mary Rumph. It was sponsored locally by MSU Extension's Youth Issues Coalition and the Broadus Schools, with funding from the Eastern Service Area Authority and Blue Cross Blue Shield in conjunc...
GETTYSBURG, PA (12/02 /2019)-- In choosing Gettysburg College and taking advantage of the many hands-on learning opportunities available to him, Jaeger Held '23 is able to continue pursuing his passion for Civil War history and growing even closer to his roots. During his first semester, he has already joined the Civil War Club and the Pennsylvania College Guard reenactment group, as well as volunteering his time at the Civil War Institute. Through the Civil War Institute's Brian C. Pohanka...
By Kelda Page The Christmas Holiday Season is approaching and some of us must face the season with only memories of past holidays shared with loved ones we have lost. Others may be celebrating the holidays without family members who are serving in the military. Or has someone or an organization impacted your life in a positive way? Why not take the opportunity to remember all the loved ones that you miss, an organization or person(s) that has impacted your life, or the dedicated men and women in the military by giving a monetary donation in...
The Mizpah Masters 4-H club held their second meeting on November 25, 2019. Jefferson Cahoon was elected to be the club's reporter. The club welcomed two new members; Avery and Krystin Kramme. On November 20th the club donated a Thanksgiving meal to the food bank. The next meeting is December 16th and following the meeting members will go Christmas caroling at the Powder River Manor. Mizpah Masters Reporter, Jefferson Cahoon...
Thursday, December 7, 1989 South Stacey students celebrate Centennial South Stacey School students celebrated the Montana Centennial several weeks ago with a birthday party. The Horkan Creek students and teacher joined the celebration. As did other rural schools, South Stacey students each chose a character from Montana’s history to portray. They then gave short speeches about their character’s significance to Montana. Bethany Dice came as Calamity Jane, Adam Dice portrayed Jim Bridger, Levi Butts portrayed Buffalo Bill and Heidi Butts por...
Powder River Co. Sheriff’s Office Jerry Lei, Broadus, MT, criminal trespass to vehicle, transferred to District Court. Jerry Lei, Broadus, MT, criminal mischief, transferred to District Court. Ryley Giacometto, Broadus, MT, operating MV w/o insurance 2nd offense, $385. Ryley Giacometto, Broadus, MT, operating vehicle not registered, $85. Riley Buffington, Miles City, MT, MIP under 18 yrs., 1st offense, pled guilty, $185, 20 hrs CS, MIP class. Orin Muri, Miles City, MT, MIP under 18 yrs., 1st offense, pled guilty, $185, 20 hrs CS, MIP class. T...
Sidney Voyle Samuelson, Etal, Norman Samuelson, Etal, Carl Samuelson, Etal, Samuelson Ranch Partnership, LLC, Etal to Richard Wayne Ruland, Etux, Warranty Deed, T4S, R47E, Sec. 27, SW4SE4. Vanessa Voldseth to Renner Livestock Company, Warranty Deed, T1S, R46E, Sec. 22, SW4; T1S, R46E, Sec. 27, ALL; T1S, R46E, Sec. 28, NE4, NE4SE4. Mary K. Janssen to Mary K. Janssen, Etal, Martin V. Thone, Etal, Warranty Deed, T1S, R50E, Sec. 18, S2SW4, NW4SW4, ALL THAT PORTION LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE SW RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY 59,...
By Public Health Nurse Darlynn Williams After a hiatus from being offered locally, the WIC program has returned to Powder River County. The program is administered by Skye Arndt from OneHealth out of Miles City. Skye is a registered dietician and educator with 5 years of experience at OneHealth. She may be familiar to some of you since she has been working with the Powder River Manor as their dietician for a number of years. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a short-term intervention program...
Cost is $37 in county, $38 out of county, and $39 out of state. Please mail checks to: Powder River Examiner, PO Box 328, Broadus, MT 59317. If you’d like to save a stamp, feel free to drop payments in the payment box on our front door, located across the street to the west of the courthouse. You may also renew online, at www.powderriverexaminer. com. John Amsden, Bozeman Bob Alderman, Broadus Mike Alderman, Miles City Cliff Allen, Biddle Buddi Anderson, Weston, WY Bill Bahny, Helena Joe Barbero, Billings Kay Beltz, Boyes Ginger Bird, Broadus M...
