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By Cate Cota, Communications Director On December 16 & 17, 28 students from Roundup High School's Business Professionals of America Chapter attended the Region 6 Business Professionals of America Conference in Billings, MT along with 10 other area high schools. Our students competed in a variety of business and computer contests. 24 students earned the right to compete in their events at the State Leadership Conference in Billings, MT, March 8-10, 2020. Here are the results! State Qualifiers:...
Pine Valley Angus, Roundup, Montana, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop...
Many people in Roundup know Rick, and if they don't know him, they have at least heard of his business, Elite Tune and Lube. Elite Tune and Lube at 106 1st St East in Roundup, is a successful towing and repair business in Roundup that not only serves our community here in Musselshell county, but has gone far and wide throughout Montana. For example, this summer I had called Elite, and Kathleen had the tow truck clear up at Malta. Those of us who frequently hit deer know Rick and his crew all to...
The Montana Coal Board recently awarded Roundup Memorial Healthcare $85,500 for their Access to Emergency Services Project. The project's primary intention is to address deficiencies in infrastructure due to the age of the facility (built in 1953). Infrastructure needs in this project include the: 40-year-old emergency generator system, 34-year-old control system and domestic hot water system, 80-year-old tractor (used for snow removal), and HVAC system (most installed in the 80's). "As a local...
MVCF GRANT DEADLINE SET FOR February 1st, 2020 The deadline to apply for a Musselshell Valley Community Foundation Grant is approaching. Grants will be awarded in August to a charitable project in our region. Applications along with grant guidelines can be picked up at the Roundup City Office or found online at musselshellvalleycommunityfoundation.com and are due February 1st 2020. The Musselshell Valley Community Foundation was established in 1997 to create an endowment for the benefit of the people of the Musselshell Valley River Region. Each...
WONDERFUL RESULTS My friends, do you ever wonder if God really hears or answers our prayer? Sometimes when the answer is delayed or seems to take forever to be answered, I get impatient with God and with the circumstances and then make the mistake that lots of us make – I try to fix it myself. Take matters into my own hands (not a safe place or a good idea) and make my own decisions without the OK from my Heavenly Father Who knows everything! James 5:16 (NLT) tells us that the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces w...
Working for Montana As your U.S. Senator, it’s been my top priority to bring Montana commonsense to Congress, and in spite of the partisan politics that exist in Washington D.C., I’ve been working across the aisle this past year to get results for Montanans. We recently secured the largest pay raise in nearly a decade for our troops, strengthened our southern border to protect our communities from illegal drugs, empowered law enforcement to combat Montana's growing meth crisis, protected the mission at Malmstrom, and finally federally recognize...
December 10, 2019 Present: Laura Nowlin, Musselshell Watershed Coalition Coordinator; Wendy Beye, MWC Scribe; Craig Dalgarno, Upper Musselshell Water Users Association; Leon Hammond, Deadman’s Basin Water Users Association; Lynn Rettig, Delphia-Melstone Canal Water Users Association; Wendy Jones, Lower Musselshell Conservation District Administrator; Shirley Parrott, Lower Musselshell Conservation District Supervisor; Carie Hess, Petroleum County Conservation District Administrator; Dean Blomquist, Golden Valley County Commissioner; Scott G...
Edith Lorene Schanbacher Ellis went home to the Lord on January 4, 2020. Edith was born on September 13, 1928 in Newton, Kansas. The family moved to Abilene, Texas when she was 12 years old. In 1945 Edith married O.S. “Jack” Ellis. They were together for 66 years. Edith and Jack bought a ranch in the Roundup area in 1946. This ranch became home for 73 years. In 1959 they started Ellis Auctions, and were active in the auction business for many years.Edith loved her family, horses, and the ranch. She was artistic, knew many needle crafts, and...
BOZEMAN — Montana State University Academic Technology and Outreach is seeking female professionals to volunteer and deliver presentations or serve as role models for junior high-aged girls interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers.More than 240 girls from across the state are expected to attend the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference, which will take place Saturday, April 18, on MSU’s campus.The event will offer participants an array of engaging STEM activities in subjects that range from robotics to fos...
Improve your indoor and outdoor container gardening success with a quality potting mix. This can be more difficult than it sounds since you can’t see or feel the product you are about to buy. Ask your gardening friends for recommendations and once at the garden center, check the package, and compare label information before making a purchase. You’ll find a variety of bags labeled as planting mix, potting mix, container mix and more. Check the label to see what the bag contains and recommendations for its use. Look for mixes, we’ll refer to as...
HELENA – January is Radon Awareness Month and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s Radon Control Program encourages people to consider that long-term exposure to indoor radon can be deadly. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, and second only to smoking for the entire population. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer every year. Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas. Radon seeps into homes and buildings...
HELENA – It’s time for businesses to report the equipment they own to the Montana Department of Revenue. Owners can report online using the department’s TransAction Portal (TAP) at https://tap.dor.mt.gov. The reporting deadline is March 1, 2020 to avoid a 20 percent penalty. All businesses must report the equipment they owned as of Jan. 1, 2020, if the market value of their business equipment is more than $100,000 statewide. Owners must file the report even if there were no changes to their business equipment or if they closed or sold their bus...
Billings, MT — On Wednesday, January 8, Billings Clinic is starting construction of a new 656-space, $11.2 million parking garage on its downtown Billings campus. The garage is being built on 10th Avenue North between North 28th and North 29th streets, just across the street from the Billings Clinic Emergency Department. This new parking structure will create much-needed additional parking for Billings Clinic patients, guests and employees. Thanks to a north-south elevation change, off-street access will be available for the ground and first f...
The Columbus Cougars came to town on Friday to challenge the Panthers in a conference game. Both teams struggled to shoot the ball consistently in the first half. The Panthers had the better of it early as some of our shots fell. The Panthers did a great job of getting the ball inside and got some great looks from kick outs by Dylan and Colton but the three ball wasn’t falling in the first half. The defense did a great job of keeping the Cougars off balance. AJ, Michael, Kaide, and MaKale applied lots of pressure on their guards creating t...
Flatwillow Homemakers met at Melody Whitcher’s home on December 10 for their December meeting and Christmas gift exchange. Birthdays celebrated in December were Linda Gershmel and Bonnie Moore. The Pledge to the flag was led by Linda. Melody read the thought for the day called “Life Recipe”. Roll call was answered with your favorite Christmas recipe. Donna mentioned the table favors made by Luann and Ginger for the seniors. They were very cute and well received. Melody is working on a way to hang the quilt from Susan Sharkey in court...
Mary Mitchell, Battle Creek, MI 6 potatoes, quartered 6 carrots, sliced 3-3 ½ lb. chuck roast 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 10 ¾ oz. can cream of mushroom soup 2-3 Tbsp. flour ¼ cup cold water 1. Place potatoes and carrots in slow cooker. Add meat. Top with soups 2. Cover. Cook on Low 8-9 hours 3. To make gravy, remove meat and vegetables to serving platter and keep warm. Pour juices into saucepan and bring to boil. Mix 2-3 Tbsp. flour with ¼ cup cold water until smooth. Stir into juices in pan until thickened. Serve over meat and veg...
Pickleball, as you may well know, is called one of the fastest growing sports in our country and around the world. Also, as you may be aware, pickleball has not only arrived in Roundup but is now doubling its membership. From about six members this time last year, the Club now boasts 12+ members regularly playing this winter in the Community Center. Not only is the Club growing, but is also beginning to compete with players not only in Billings but even as far away as Wyoming. On January 4,...
Just southwest of Hobson, you’ll find Ackley Lake State Park. Surrounded by the Little Belt and Snowy Mountains, Ackley Lake is an incredibly beautiful destination. Ackley Lake is nestled right in the heart of Montana's Big Sky Country. One glimpse and you'll easily understand how the beautiful views of the surrounding Little Belt and Snowy Mountains and rich agricultural land captured the heart of the legendary Western artist, Charlie Russell, a hundred years ago. Today, the diverse water r...
Roundup City Court December 2019 McCabe, Tiffany Marie, Out of Jurisdiction Arrest Warrant Smith, James Edward, Out of Jurisdiction arrest warrant Carrell, Nicole Sally-Kristin, Criminal Contempt, Fines: $100 and 3 days in jail Selles, Laura Jean, Theft, Costs: $85 and Restitution, 43.18 and credited for 23 days in jail Martin, Patricia Finnery, Speeding, Fines: $30 and Costs: $35 Martell, Robert Martin, Jr, Driving without a valid drivers license, Fines: $200 and Costs: $35 and Fail to carry proof of insurance, Fines: $260 and Costs: $25...
RIDE’s 16th annual event this year looks to the biggest yet with Joe Nichols headlining on July 3rd at the City Outdoor Stage. And, just announced, RIDE is bringing back to Roundup one of the most popular groups to appear at the annual event. Hotel California was last here in 2014, the year before the Outdoor Stage was built. George Dickenson of the band tells Mike Morgan, “We’ve heard about the new venue and have tried to get back to Roundup to play, but our schedule and yours just didn’t allow, until now. We consider Roundup one of our mos...
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Commissioners December 30, 2019 Minutes The meeting was opened at 8:30 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Berry was present. Commissioner Carlson was absent. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Berry made the motion to approve the December 30, 2019 agenda. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. All in favor? Commissioner Borner and Commissioner Berry said aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Berry made the motion to approve the minutes from the December 23, 2019 meeting but wanted it amended to say that he did not second approving the minutes...
A G E N D A January 7th, 2020 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 7:00 P.M. Oath of Office for newly elected officials CALL TO ORDERPledge of AllegianceRoll Call APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTESDecember 15, 2019 APPROVE AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENT (3-minute limit per person) LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE NEW BUSINESSPublic Hearing for Comment period for Floodplains and wetlands for Phase 5 ofthe water project that is located in the 100-year floodplain. MAYORReport OutCITY ATTORNEYReport OutTIF Board OrdinanceREPORT OF SITE PERMITSCORRESPONDENCEUNFINISHED...
COMMISSIONER’S AGEND TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th, 2020 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old business Extension Office and Fairgrounds repairs Discuss the County’s next move on Flood Plain Violations #4 Road alteration. Accounting Audit User rental and hold harmless agreement for County facilities. Deed for the Melstone property. New Business Updated phone system. Employee vacation accumulation. MACO Insurance Renewal. Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks NW Ene...
