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If you like the second amendment, look no further than Musselshell county. Most people here love their guns, or at the very least own one or two. But as I was about to find out, that is just the beginning of what people who are REALLY into guns can talk about. I went to interview Mike Manzella, owner of Manzella Precision LLC, not knowing exactly what his work was, but seeing it had to do with guns and machining, I rolled on out to meet and get some photos. Mike and his wife Amy have a home-base...
The following resolution will be taken up by the ‘new county commission’ in the new year. This resolution was prepared by county attorney Kevin Peterson with input from citizens of the county. Whereas, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the secuity of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed” and, Whereas, the Musselshell County Board of Commissioner is concerned about the passage of any bill containing language which could b...
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing a partnership with Musselshell County to build the Riverside Fishing Access Site west of Roundup on land bought with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) money after persistent flooding. The 20-acre site, on the north shore of the Musselshell River west of the intersection of U.S. Highways 12 and 87, would be the first FWP fishing access site in Musselshell County. Under the agreement, Musselshell County would lease the site at no cost to FWP for 25 years with an automatic renewal. F...
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued guidance designed to protect and expand recreational shooting opportunities on BLM-managed public lands. More than 99 percent of the 245 million surface acres managed by the agency are currently open to recreational shooting, and this guidance will help ensure that these activities are allowed to continue wherever possible. “Recreational shooting is a longstanding tradition for millions of Americans, and the Department is proud to support this popular pastime as a key com...
Now What? Now that the last desperate attempts to salvage the national election process are underway. I don't believe that Congress will do the heavy lifting in President Trump's administration's final days to redeem themselves. All branches are proving themselves to be cowards, without honor or integrity. So, accepting that premise, what can we do? Taking the concept that 'All politics are local.' The best ideas and solutions are to be found locally. I believe Musselshell County is ready for a tea-party type movement. This group should focus...
On Christmas Day I wanted to read my wife “The Night before Christmas” so had recourse to a remarkable set of books I’ve owned since my age was measured in single digits. They are entitled “My Book House,” edited by Olive Beaupre’ Miller, although in our household they were “the Book House Books.” Twelve in all, they are numbered according to reading/understanding levels, and my parents read tirelessly to me from them long before I was able to do that myself. In fact, I credit these books with my ability to read before starting school and that...
“In a clear betrayal of our state and of President Trump, Senator Daines slipped the CSKT Water Compact into the coronavirus relief bill, despite his legislation having nothing to do with coronavirus. With a less than 5% chance of being enacted, the deceptively-named “Montana Water Rights Protection Act” was added at the last minute. This went against his oath of office in which he swore on the Bible to protect the constitution. Meanwhile, six of the Senate's conservative stalwarts voted against the bill. Daines was not among them. He voted...
January 6, 2021, will be one of the MOST important dates of our lives as Americans. We will find out if out Constitution will stand and who will enter the White House as President. God help us if it is Bobblehead village idiot Biden and his commie side kick, anchor baby Harris. The integrity of our election process will also be revealed. We stop all football games, so a play can be seen from 8 different angles for fairness, but Democrat Progressives do not want any investigation into voter fraud to verify who actually did win President elect...
By Joel Schlosberg New Year's Eve partiers had good reason to celebrate at the stroke of midnight on January 1. If the end of 2020 felt like a farewell to the missteps of more than one previous year, in a way it truly was. The culture of the year 1925 broke free from shackles imposed in 1998. That year's Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act was far from the first of its kind. The United States Congress had reinterpreted its Constitutional mandate to grant an "exclusive Right" to creative works "for limited Times" to encompass increasingly lo...
The most expensive U.S. Senate race in history was that of incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham and his Democratic challenger, Jaime Harrison, where between the two $238 million was spent in South Carolina prior to November 3, 2020. In the third quarter Harrison alone raised $57.9 million which became the record for a three month effort—until now. In the past two months, since November 3, all four Georgia U.S. Senate contenders have raised more than this. Challenging Democrats Jon Ossoff has raised $106.8 million and Raphael Warnock $103.4 million. R...
By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times Masks. Get used to it. The mask remains politically polarizing, but they aren’t a weird sight anymore. Health experts predict they will be a post-pandemic norm in fighting the flu and even the common cold. “Maybe the cough is the new smoking-in-public. If you’re doing it without a face mask, maybe you’ll be looked at awkwardly,” said Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and physician of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Wearing a mask is already a...
MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension has a MontGuide regarding homestead declaration and the benefits it gives homeowners. “Make a New Year’s resolution to protect your home’s value,” said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “By signing and filing a legal document known as a homestead declaration, Montanans can protect their property up to $250,000 in value against a creditor’s claims. As an example, a wife discovered her husband had accumulated $15,000 in gambling debt. She was relieved when...
RSVP’s News and Notes Dec. 2020 First and foremost, a huge Thank You to all of our Volunteers!!! This has been a challenging year and we are grateful for all of you!! Even with a lot of our sites being shut down, our volunteers still served over 8,700 hours in the 5 counties South Central MT RSVP serves. We were very happy to get in a few events the past couple of months. CHRISTMAS STROLL The Stroll was held Dec. 5th, 2020. RSVP had our usual place for our table at Musselshell Valley Equipment building. MaLinda and Tony DiTonno did the set u...
Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office12/17-12/23 12/17 A 911 hang up came in. Upon call back it was found to be an accidental dial. 12/18 A 911 came in reporting cows out on 87 south. A 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dial 12/19 A 911 came in requesting the Ambulance for an individual who had fallen. Ambulance responded 12/21 A 911 came in reporting an injured deer. Deputy was advised A 911 came in reporting cows out on 12 west, an owner was contacted 12/22 A 911 came in requesting the Ambulance for an i...
Funding will be used to Construct and Rehabilitate Public Facilities and Infrastructure MONTANA -- The Montana Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that 2 Montana communities will share more than $900,000 in federal funds through Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public and Community Facilities Program. The funds will be used primarily for water and wastewater system infrastructure and public health facilities. “Projects like these strengthen Montana’s communities,” said Jennifer Olson, Community Development Divisio...
COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA JANUARY 4th, 2021 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old business Extension Office repairs Storage for Courthouse Departments New Business COVID-19 reimbursement money. Fergus Easement Chip Seal on Old Divide Road. Training opportunities for employees Budget amendment Financial Policy & Procedure in written form. Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks Historic Tourism Grant/MT Dept of Commerce next Fall Montana Transportation Alternatives (...
Commissioners December 21, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Goffena was present. Mike Turley was present for observation for the day. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the agenda for the day as is. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting after Commissioner Borner wanted added that there was an unknown person present on GoToMeeting....
The Melstone Lady Broncs beat the Custer-Hysham Rebels 74-24 in their opening game of the season. The Melstone Broncs beat the Custer-Hysham Rebels 64-27 in their first game of the season. See photos....
BOZEMAN, Mont. – The gubernatorial transition team for Gov.-elect Greg Gianforte today released the roster of his staff members and their salaries. “Gov.-elect Gianforte has brought together a well-qualified team that’s ready to hit the ground running on January 4th, work hard for Montanans across our state, and help him lead Montana’s comeback,” Chris Heggem, Gianforte’s chief of staff said. Staff information and salaries follow: Kurt Alme, budget director: $123,000 Charlie Brereton, health care policy advisor: $78,000 Sonny Capece, eco...
MONTANA – The Montana Department of Commerce announced Thursday that 15 Montana communities will share $511,000 in federal grant funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. These grants will support planning activities for critical infrastructure and community development projects across Montana. “Planning lays the foundation to build vibrant, healthy and prosperous communities,” said Jennifer Olson, Community Development Administrator at Commerce. “These grants will support Montana counties, cities and towns as they...
While this special chicken and wild rice casserole is perfect for a company dinner, it's so good that I often make it for everyday family meals. We think it is very nice served with some crusty rolls or French bread. —Elizabeth Tokariuk, Lethbridge, Alberta TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings. Ingredients • 1 small onion, chopped • 1/3 cup butter • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth • 1 cup half-and-...
