Week of October 9, 2024
Week of October 9, 2024
This year brings changes in local government to Musselshell County. Judge Spaulding has decided to retire from our local government, creating an opening for County Attorney Adam Larsen to move into Judge Spaulding’s position upon election, leaving the County Attorney position vacant to be filled through appointment by the Commissioner’s, who have hired Ben Krakowka to fill the position for the next two years, when the four-year term is up for election. Ben is originally from a rural area of...
Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tracy Stone-Manning objecting to the BLM’s proposed Western Solar Plan. The plan would lock up 572,479 acres of public land in Montana for solar development despite solar having been proven to be inefficient and unreliable due to the sparse sunlight during winter months. “BLM’s Western Solar Plan must be halted immediately, solar energy has proven to be ineffective time and time again,” said Rep. Rosendale. “The completion of this...
HELENA - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process analyzing how the state intends to manage the iconic species while it's federally protected and after it is turned over to state management. "The recovery of grizzly bears in Montana is an amazing conservation success story for Montanans, particularly those who have learned to live with bears as numbers have expanded over the last two decades," said FWP Director Dustin Temple. "This success story...
HELENA – Pheasant season opens on Saturday, Oct. 12. This fall, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will release nearly 18,000 birds on wildlife management areas, fishing access sites and some school trust lands around the state. This is the third year of the annual pheasant release program. In 2022, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the release of up to 50,000 pheasants annually on FWP WMAs through 2026. In 2021, the Legislature authorized spending up to $1 million each year for the program. The purpose of the program is to get new...
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The Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that effective today, a typical NorthWestern Energy residential electric customer using 750 kilowatt-hours per month will see a decrease of $6.13 or 5.57% of their monthly electric bill. The decrease comes due to a recent submission to the PSC of NorthWestern's Annual Power Costs and Credits Adjustment Mechanism (PCCAM). PSC Vice President Jennifer Fielder noted, "This decrease brings welcome relief for Montanans. It's always a good feeling when we are able to reduce energy costs for...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reports that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Montana women, accounting for 33% of new cancers each year. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control, and these cells can also spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body. Breast cancer screening means checking a woman's breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. Mammograms are the best method to detect breast cancer early when it is easier to treat...
High jinks and hilarity, fun and frivolity! Did you head to Musselshell for the Illustrious Musselshell Player's presentation of 'The Boarding House'? Bad taxidermy was just one feature of this comedy. Their 21st season again featured good food, good friends and good fun. See you next year! First annual "Paint Your Spot" at the high school. It's just for fun! This is the first year that the high school has allowed the seniors to paint their own parking space. The parents provided all the paint...
By: Angie Mozqueda Prevention Specialist In the idyllic settings of rural communities, where life is often slower and the landscapes are serene, a subtle but significant shift is taking place. The rise of technology and its pervasive influence is gradually altering the dynamics of neighborly relationships, leading to a loss of the close-knit connections that have long been a hallmark of rural living. Traditionally, rural communities have been characterized by strong bonds among neighbors, with...
Recently Roundup Memorial Healthcare (RMH) received a newsworthy certification. The State of Montana, Department of Health and Human Services, awarded Roundup Memorial Healthcare, the redesignation of a Level VMontana Trauma Receiving Facility. This was all made possible by Val Russell PA-C Trauma Medical Director and Alex Goffena RN BSN Trauma Coordinator. Much planning and hard work went into receiving this certification. Policies, procedures, audits of patient charts, education of staff, as...
If you've ever visited the Intermediate Swing Unit at Roundup Memorial Healthcare (RMH), there is a great chance you've met Judy Puckett. She has been the Activities Director at RMH since 2013. During her tenure, she has been known for many things including her amazing baked goods, her leadership in the facility's auxiliary program, but most importantly her care of the residents. Judy is the 2024 Montana Health Care Association's (MHCA) recipient of the Commitment to Caring Award. Each nominee...
By: Youth C.A.R.E.S In the bloom of youth, so bright and free, We dream of futures yet to be, But shadows lurk, and dangers call, Threatening to make our spirits fall. Amidst the allure of drugs and drink, We face the perils that make us shrink, But in our hearts, a fire burns, A desire to learn, to grow, and to yearn. We stand together, hand in hand, Against the tides of substance's demand, With courage and resolve, we take a stand, To protect our dreams and our land. We seek the warmth of...
Commissioners October 4, 2024 Agenda CALL TO ORDER 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes from the September27th, 2024 meeting. 8:45 Public Comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Commissioners that is NOT on the Agenda. Business: 8:45 1. Review and sign Resolution 2024-31 for 2024/2025 Budget Amendments. Review and sign the Tieszen Temporary Roof Contract for the Wier Building. Review and sign Resolution 2024-32 Amending and superseding Resolution 2024-25 increasing refuse rates in Musselshell...
Commissioner September 13, 2024 Minutes On Thursday September 12, 2024 The Commissioners had a “SPECIAL MEETING” to approve the 2024/2025 Budget. The meeting was done on this day because there was a miscommunication on when exactly the date of the signing was required. The meeting was noticed in the Roundup Record and Tribune. There was no public comment. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve Resolution 2024-27 adopting the Budget for the Musselshell County Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Commissioner Turley seconded the motion. Motion...
The words etched in granite on the front of the United States Supreme Court are "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW." Every person in this great Country has equal rights in our system of justice, no matter how rich or how poor, no matter his or her religion or race. That guarantee of equality and justice applies not only to the federal judicial system, but also to the state judicial system. The difference between our federal and state court system is that in Montana voters get to decide what kind of Montana Supreme Court we have. I'm running for Chief...
Montanans are fortunate to be able to elect the judges who serve in our Montana courts—from the county level all the way up to our Montana Supreme Court. We get to choose based on who is most qualified and has the best temperament to serve on the bench. The tradeoff for that choice is that we expect the candidates running for judicial office to keep out of the political fray to maintain their objectivity. It's in this context—of political impartiality—that I have been so disappointed in one Supreme Court Candidate, Jerry Lynch, for...
I was elected seven times and served more than 30 years as a Justice of the Peace in Richland County before my retirement in 2016. During my long career on the bench, I worked with both of the district court judges who are now running for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court. They are Judge Katherine Bidegaray of Sidney and Judge Dan Wilson of Kalispell. I got to know Judge Bidegaray very well in the nearly 15 years we spent working in the same judicial district. I also got to know Judge Dan Wilson very well over the six years that he served...
As a retired Missoula Municipal Court Judge, I write to ask for your support of District Court Judge Dan Wilson, candidate for the Montana Supreme Court. I have known Judge Wilson for many years, and he embodies the qualities we need on the Supreme Court. His background demonstrates a solid foundation to serve the state in that role. He has served as a prosecutor, and defense attorney, a civil attorney, a Justice of the Peace and, for the last eight years, a District Court Judge. He has provided training and mentoring to lower court judges....
This November, Montana voters are being asked to fundamentally change the structure of our elections through the ballot initiative CI-126. This initiative was brought to Montana by an out-of-state group funded by leftist billionaires and it amounts to a radical social "experiment" being run in what they consider a "cheap" state. We urge Montanans to vote No on CI-126 and reject this radical new plan for how we run our elections. What it does CI-126 would amend the Montana Constitution to provide that the top four finishers in the primary...
The James Webb telescope that NASA launched December 25, 2021 from French Guiana where the European spaceport is located is still doing it’s job of transmitting images from one million miles from Earth at the Lagrange point also known as L2. Still no aliens have been photographed. Just are space aliens? Like you I am bored with the three foot tall silver alien midgets with silver skin and almond shaped black eyes description. I got to thinking that possibly aliens if they wanted to could come to Earth via a computer or a thought. I did some...
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 7 hours YIELD: 8 servings Slow-cooker ranch chicken is perfect for busy weeknights! Tender chicken coated in a velvety sauce is always a crowd-pleaser, especially when it's topped with the decadent combo of bacon and cheddar cheese. Ingredients 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and...
