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Welcome to our special Christmas edition. Be sure to check out the Broadus Elementary Christmas poems and stories in this issue, as well as a special Christmas chapter of Deanna Twedt's Horseback Librarian. We will not be printing a paper between Christmas and New Year's, as is tradition. Our next issue will come out New Year's week (January 4, 2024) with a Tuesday 10 AM deadline. Thanks for reading the Powder River Examiner; we look forward to serving you in 2024! From Billy, Stacey, and Uncle...
The Broadus Elementary and High Schools were evacuated on Thursday, December 14th around lunch time after an emailed bomb threat was received by at least two employees at the school. Law enforcement was quickly called and both schools were immediately evacuated, according to Broadus Schools Principal Denise Ternes, who we spoke to Monday. Broadus was one of several Montana schools to receive the threat on Thursday; other schools included Browning, Alberton, Shepherd, Broadview, and Boulder, while a synagogue in Missoula also received a bomb...
A special meeting of the Broadus Town Council was held last Wednesday to discuss the potential for an increase in water and garbage rates, as detailed in last week’s Examiner. A rate analysis determined that the water and garbage systems are in need of a rate increase to pay for themselves (as directed by state law). The special counsel meeting moved to go forward with those rate increases. The precise numbers will be determined at the January 2nd meeting; as of now residents are likely to see somewhere around a 14-16 dollar per month i...
By Adam Johnson, Powder River County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations As Powder River County looks to wrap up the year, EMS Director Adam Johnson-NRP is spearheading an initiative to educate the community and visitors about the significant enhancements in emergency medical services. In an impressive leap forward, Powder River EMS has upgraded its services from basic life support to advanced life support (ALS). This critical transition, facilitated over the past 18 months, includes the addition of two critical care paramedics,...
December 28, 1923 Lads Saw Enough of World E.W. Powell who was in town a few days ago from the Little Powder River, said his son Leslie had returned home a month ago. The young man and his “buddy” Clayton Riter left home some time ago with their destination unknown but leaving a note telling relatives they intended to “see the world.” They went as far east as Rapid City, where they found employment at the new concrete plant. The youths finally decided they had seen enough and then started to retrace their footsteps, knowing their homes would w...
Last month, Lanette described a happy Thanksgiving with the community of Miracle as well as her return to Lexington for semester final examinations. There was a hint that Lanette was looking forward to Christmas. This week we will find out where she will be spending the holiday. Chapter Ten December 24, 1934 Dear Maisie, Merry Christmas! I wish I were at home celebrating the holiday with all of you. Would you be so kind as to tell me all about it in the next letter? That way I won't feel like I...
Tongue River Crossroads 4-H club met on December 5th in Ashland. All members were present. We did roll call with saying our favorite Christmas song. We went over new and old business. We appointed our officers. Our 2023-2024 officers are President - Noah Dudek, Vice President- Cinch McCollum, Secretary- Corby Adam, Treasurer - Hanna Dudek, Reporter - Olathe McCollum, Photographers - Corby Adam & Olathe McCollum, Historian - John Dudek, Newsletter Summarizer - Leo Dudek, Community Service Coordinator- Hanna Dudek, and Recreational Coordinator- H...
By Adam Johnson Powder River County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations Powder River Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the commencement of a new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class, slated to begin on January 16th, 2024. This initiative, hosted at the EMS Administration office within the courthouse, marks a significant expansion in the educational offerings of the organization. Scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, the course spans approximately six weeks. It encompasses an enriching blend of...
The Broadus Town Council met with Bobbie Shular of Montana Rural Water Systems, Inc. (MRWS) last week to discuss a rate analysis that she completed on the Broadus water system. MRWS is a Great Falls based association providing training, regulatory updates, rate structuring, and technical assistance to Montana entities with drinking water and waste water systems. The Town of Broadus is a member of MRWS, and as a result the rate analysis was a no cost benefit of membership. The analysis combines the expenses, assets, and any loans associated...
Monday, November 20, 2023 Commissioner Chair Lee Randall called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office, Powder River County Courthouse. Commissioners Lori Fortner and John Olson present. Commissioners reviewed and approved consent agenda. Raymond Ragsdale stopped in to update the board of a new pickup that will be coming from DNRC for the fire department. The fire department then can purchase the DNRC satellite pickup located at Lester Aye’s residence. The EDA Bridge Replacement project monthly meeting began with Gre...
The Broadus School Board held their monthly meeting Monday evening. One major item on the agenda was the layout of an upcoming Comprehensive Needs Assessment, which is required by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. A survey featuring a variety of questions regarding the school will be given to groups including teachers, students, and parents/ community members. The survey is likely to be conducted after the first of the New Year, and will be available through the school website for parents and community members to access. Other agenda...
December 21, 1923 Claims County Championship as consumer of “Hot Dogs” “Hot dogs” hit me right where it feels good,” said A.P. Ellian Wednesday evening after partaking of his supper at the Powder River hotel. He broached the subject because frankfurters were the principal substance of the meal and had partially appeased his fondness for them by putting away nine of their lengths. “I have never had enough of them at one time,” he said “and nine only seemed to whet my crave for more, but I knew that other boarders were to come and wouldn’t satisf...
Weather conditions in November were exceptionally dry across Powder River County, with above normal average temperatures for the month. Broadus received a trace of precipitation on the month, falling on November 3rd. A “trace” is defined by the National Weather Service as an amount less than 0.01”. November is normally the second driest month of the year, averaging 0.47” of precipitation. January is the driest, averaging 0.43”. Though temps weren’t exceptionally hot or cold in November, temperatures in Broadus averaged 38.6 degrees across the...
TOWN OF BROADUS Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2023 @ 6:00 pm In Attendance: Mayor Chad Gatlin, Public Works Cassidy Zimmer, Public Works Raymond Ragsdale, Councilperson Wanda Smith, Councilperson Cody Morris, Councilperson Lori Turnbough, Councilperson Raevyn Slovek, Clerk/Treasurer Josie Morris Guests: Sheriff Devin Boman, Kurt and Cassie Copps, Margaret Scoles, as well as representatives from Range, Vantage, and Anderson Companies. Mayor Chad Gatlin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Following the pledge of allegiance council rev...
By Annie Brimmer The VFW Auxiliary met November 8, 2023 for their last monthly meeting of the year. Their next regular meeting will be January 10, 2024 at 5:15 at the Hall. Our District President, Judy Arnold, made her official visit to our Auxiliary. The Auxiliary has started a project to identify all veterans that have served from Powder River County. If you have family members that have served please contact Pat Hanlan at 406-436-2746 or Annie Brimmer at 406-767-5683. When we feel we have gotten every name we will compile them and display...
Beau and Stacey Rabe of Olive are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Wyatt Joseph Rabe. He was born November 8, 2023 at 7:29 a.m. in Billings, MT. Wyatt weighed 8 lbs 9.2 oz and was 21 ¼ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Ted and Bonnie Quade of Olive. Maternal great-grandparents are the late Joe and Helen Irion and the late Roland and Lona Quade. Paternal grandparents are Scott and Angie Rabe of Jay Em, WY and Vaughn and Kerry Ningen of Ashby, NE. Paternal...
December 13, 1923 Boy Scout Troop Good Local Possibility There is a good possibility for the organization of a local troop of Boy Scouts that would affiliate with the Powder River Council now being organized in eastern Montana with Miles City as the headquarters and containing Boy Scout organizations at Baker, Ekalaka, Jordan, Terry, Hysham and other places. Miles City is now raising her quota of $2,000 and for Broadus to affiliate would mean the subscription of a sum estimated at from $50 to $75. Such money is needed to defray the expenses and...
The Coalwood Church will hold services on December 10th and 17th; not on the 24th. Services will be held at 5 PM, with a pitch-in dinner to follow....
Ruling means 49 of 56 counties under-collected state school equalization dollars with property tax bills sent this fall. By Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press Editor's Note: Powder River County was one of the 49 counties which had originally chosen to collect the 77.9 mills. We spoke to County Treasurer Hattie Arithson about collection of the addition property tax, and though the details were not yet pinned down, the difference will likely take place when spring tax bills come out. We will have m...
By Jessica Malone Bust out the twinkle lights and rev up the family truckster because it’s going to be a “Fun Old Fashioned Griswold Family Christmas” this year at the 2023 Broadus Christmas Stroll!! Due to high school sports conflicts on Fridays, please note that the stroll is taking place on THURSDAY, December 7th. Celebrate our community this holiday season at our Chamber events, including the annual Christmas Lighting Contest. Go full on Clark Griswold for a chance to be crowned the 2023 lighting champion. Don’t forget to check every b...
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By PR Senior Center Director Tammy Jackman Happy Holidays, can you believe it is December? We all know what that means, a very busy month at the Senior Center and around town. I would like to start out with an enormous thank you to Amber and her girls at Powder River Petals for sponsoring Caring Rose Week. We are so appreciative of the people who donated canned good to the food bank and also ended up with a dozen beautiful roses. Amber sold 100 dozen roses and that amounts to a lot of food. The...
By Adam Johnson, Powder River County Director of Emergency Medical Service Operations As the winter season envelops Powder River County, Powder River EMS delivers a vital public safety announcement, emphasizing the crucial need for both residents and visitors to fortify their defenses, ensuring a secure and comfortable winter season. With the mercury dropping and the potential for severe weather conditions on the horizon, preparedness takes center stage. Residents are strongly urged to conduct thorough evaluations of their homes and cabins,...
FAITH BIBLE CHURCH To Enable Believers/To Build Relationships/To Win the Lost Sunday, December 3rd - Missions Focus - Hope for Israel Pitch-in meal following service Sunday, December 10th - Communion as part of Service Mission Focus - Childbridge foster care and adoption awareness Sunday Sunday, December 17th - Children’s Christmas Program Nativity Sunday, December 24th - Christmas Music Special during 10:30 morning Service Sunday, December 24th - Evening Candlelight Service 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 31st - Fifth Sunday Service Sundays 9:30 a...
December 6, 1923 Alfalfa Seed Brings in the Real Money With a stimulating influence of good prices for alfalfa seed it would not be surprising in another year or two to see the receipts from this source eclipse that of livestock in this county. At the present time, such is the handwriting on the wall. There is real money in growing alfalfa for seed and especially in this county where the seed is acclimated for drought resistance and against winter killing. Some of the best incomes this year made by the large and small stockmen as well as those...
