Articles from the January 27, 2021 edition


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  • Just for The Love of It

    Lura Pitman|Jan 27, 2021

    "Just for the Love of it", an unusual new business in town is all about holistic healthcare for animals. Holistic healthcare for animals is a method of healing through relaxation to help regulate the immune system, which creates a cycle of healing. Kris Miller, Certified Practitioner through graduate study of Healing Touch for Animals, explains to me that, once an animal is in a state of relaxation, the immune system comes back into balance, then the animal will then begin to create a positive...

  • MVCF Grant Deadline Set for February 1st, 2021

    Jan 27, 2021

    The deadline to apply for a Musselshell Valley Community Foundation Grant is approaching. Grants will be awarded in February 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 mvcommunityfoundation.com and are due February 1st 2021. 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 year grants are awarded to charitable projects within the...

  • County Commissioners Discuss Changing Meeting Day

    Lura Pitman|Jan 27, 2021

    Tuesdays Commissioner meeting was attended by the two available commissioners, Mike Goffena, and Michael Turley. Robert Pancratz was not available to attend due to his work schedule. The public meeting focused on changing the commissioners meetings to accommodate commissioner Pancratz schedule, and meet on Fridays when he is available. Unfortunately this means that Pancratz will not be available for Thursdays when paychecks are issued, nor likely Mondays when the Road Department is available to...

  • Judge Dismisses First Amendment Lawsuit

    Jan 27, 2021

    By Katrina McNiven (Reprinted with the permission of Yellowstone County News) In a surprising move, Musselshell County Judge Randal I. Spaulding issued a ruling from the bench on Wednesday, January 6, dismissing the lawsuit brought by Jonathan McNiven, owner and publisher of the Yellowstone County News. Spaulding ruled that Roundup Public Schools were within their rights to prevent media from attending sports events at their schools due to the extraordinary circumstances surronding COVID. “There is a compelling government interest in curbing C...

  • Montana Moves to Phase 1B of Vaccine Distribution

    Jan 27, 2021

    HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana is moving into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. In Phase 1B, COVID-19 vaccines are available to Montanans 70 years of age and older, 16 to 69 years of age with a high-risk medical condition, and Native Americans and other persons of color who may be at elevated risk for COVID-19 complications. “Focusing on the most vulnerable Montanans in our vaccine distribution will save lives. Thanks to the hard work of our local health jurisdictions and health care wor...

  • Publishers Two Bits

    Jan 27, 2021

    Californication of America With the incoming communist regime of Joe Biden, the nation's move to a state of Californication is right on track. California currently has a debt of 570 billion dollars. The cost of gasoline is $3.64/gallon. The state regularly experiences rolling black-outs. The state is a one-party state with no descent. 10% of the US population lives in California. California has some of the most stringent environmental controls globally, which anyone can see when purchasing any product; California has its warning labels on...

  • Now What?

    Jan 27, 2021

    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 itself on the goings-on of state government. Over time this group could coordinate with other chapters around the state as they spring up. Taking an active part and genuinely being a watchdog of the legislature, all statewide offices, and the lower level bureaucracies will ensure that Montana does not suffer the collapse of self-government that is...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Jan 27, 2021

    Because of Biden's rhetoric on border security, we now have 9,000 illegals from central America who are planning on forcing their way into our country at Tex/Mex border. There is NO way in hell, we can maintain the Biden economy agenda. Sadly, I see the country impolding.Now another surge of illegals that want to take and drain us of everything we have worked for!! While Washington village idiots argue about statues, face mask, China is on move, when we collapse China will rule the world and us! Nancy Kemler Roundup...

  • Bidencare will bring less access, lower quality, and higher taxes

    Jan 27, 2021

    By Rep. Dennis Lenz In the wake of the tumultuous 2020 elections, Americans now face additional uncertainty over just how far the Democrats in control of Congress will try to push their radical plans to reshape our country. These next few years promise to be increasingly volatile if Democrats follow through on threats to force us down a socialist path. The centerpiece of their leftist agenda is BidenCare, a plan to establish full government control of your healthcare, eventually arriving at full-on Medicare for All. BidenCare centers around...

  • Today January 20th, the United States Became a Socialist Country.

    Harold Pease PhD|Jan 27, 2021

    Our Founding Fathers knew that we would face enemies of the Republic, foreign and domestic, who would seek to overthrow us—even from within. Normally this is seen as another country attacking us but does include ideologies to destroy the Republic and/or cyber warfare as is the case with China and Iran. World War II was against Adolph Hitlers’ socialism and the Cold Wars (Korean and Vietnam) were also against socialism. Hundreds of thousands of American soldiers died in these wars fighting socialism in other lands and now we are fighting it on...

  • Political "Unity" is Neither Necessary Nor Desirable

    Thomas L Knapp|Jan 27, 2021

    "[T]o restore the soul and to secure the future of America," President Joe Biden said in his inaugural speech, "requires more than words. It requires that most elusive of things in a democracy: Unity. ... This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward." The bad news: Where politics is concerned, "unity" is a pipe dream. The good news: Where human flourishing is concerned, the ersatz "unity" demanded by politicians like Joe Biden is neither necessary nor desirable. There's nothing wrong with unity as such....

  • THE FINANCIAL FOCUS

    Jan 27, 2021

    By Michael Vondra Pre-Retirees: Plan Now for Health Care Costs If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of these issues: health care costs. How can you prepare yourself for these expenses? First, get an early start on estimating health care costs. More than two-thirds of those planning to retire in the next 10 years say they have no idea what their health and long-term care costs will be in retirement, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave...

  • Maxine (McMillen) Hetrick

    Jan 27, 2021

    Maxine (McMillen) Hetrick, 82, of Roundup passed away January 5, 2021 at Roundup Memorial Healthcare. She was born September 29, 1938 to Willie and Elizabeth McMillen in Long Beach, CA. She enjoyed square dancing, and it was at a square dance that she met Roy(Hooch) Hetrick. They were married two weeks later on December 29, 1961. They lived in Oceanside, CA until they moved to Roundup in 1977. Through the years she worked at Armstrong's clothing store, Picchioni's IGA, and Van Dykes Supermarket. She is survived by her children Kevin (Darcie)...

  • Musselshell County Commission Minutes

    Jan 27, 2021

    Commissioner January 11, 2021 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley was present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda after adding signing Crime Control Grant #19-VO192409 and a Montana Department of Transportation meeting at 2:00. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the minutes from the January 4, 2021 meeting as is. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. There were...

  • From The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    Jan 27, 2021

    Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office 1/7-1/13 1/7 A 911 came in reporting an injured deer on 87 south. Deputy was advised A 911 hang up came in, no call back could be done 1/8 A 911 came in requesting the ambulance for an individual who had passed out. Ambulance responded A 911 hang up came in, upon call back it was found to be an accidental dial 1/9 A 911 came in requesting the Ambulance for an individual who is having a seizure. Ambulance responded 1/10 A 911 hang up came in, upon call back it was found to be an accidental di...

  • Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council Recruits for Open Positions Applications and Nominations Due May 1

    Jan 27, 2021

    Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council (NWMAC). The following council terms expire June 30, 2021: • Livestock Production Representative • Herbicide Dealer or Applicator • Biological Research and Control Interests Representative • Western County Weed District Representative • Agriculture Crop Production Representative. The advisory council is appointed by the MDA Director and provides guidance concerning noxious weed programs an...

  • Roundup Boys Basketball

    Rick Griffith|Jan 27, 2021

    The Roundup Panthers traveled to Winnett to take on the Rams in a non-conference affair Tuesday night. The game got off to a relatively slow start as both teams struggled to make shots. The Rams put a run together behind consecutive three point shots to jump out to an eight point margin. Braedan scored the next 8 points for the Panthers to narrow the gap but that was as close as the Panthers would get for the rest of the game. It was a frustrating night for the Panthers as the basket seemed to have a lid on it. The Panthers missed many...

  • Girls Basketball

    Jan 27, 2021

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  • Rock Fall Closes Pictograph Cave State Park

    Jan 27, 2021

    BILLINGS – The face of a sandstone cliff overlooking Pictograph Cave State Park east of Billings collapsed this week, sending boulders over the roadway and a hiking trail. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials have closed the park indefinitely until they can repair the roadway and assess the potential for additional rock falls. Nobody was injured and no buildings were damaged by the rock fall, which left boulders – ranging in size from a basketball to twice as big as a car – strewn at th...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Jan 27, 2021

    Commissioner January 25, 2021 Agenda 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 COVID-19 reimbursement money. Fergus Easement Chip Seal on Old Divide Road. Training opportunities for employees. Budget amendment Financial Policy & Procedure in written form. Belveal Property Ruhland Property New Business Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks Historic Tourism Grant/MT Dept of Commerce next Fall Montana T...

  • Instant Pot Sesame Chicken

    Jan 27, 2021

    Your family will love the flavorful sauce in this Instant Pot sesame chicken. And you'll love how quick and easy it is for a weeknight dinner! If you serve gluten-free meals, use tamari instead of soy sauce. — Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland TOTAL TIME: Prep/Cook time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings. Ingredients • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari soy sauce • 1/4 cup water • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 teaspoon crus...