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  • Rachaell Surh and her trip to Washington D.C.

    Lura Pitman|Feb 5, 2020

    Local Teen Rachaell Suhr, a Senior at Lavina, has recently returned from her trip to Washington, D.C.. She left for D.C. on January the 6th and returned on the 13th, enjoying seven days in the capitol city. Rachaell was excited to tell me of her trip. She was able to go on a private tour of the White House and Capital Building, as well as see other spectacular sights such as the National Wall, the Lincoln Monument, and many other memorials and monuments. Another highlight for Rachaell was going...

  • Thank You

    Feb 5, 2020

    The Roundup Swim Team would like to thank all of the community members who donated funds through the MUD foundation program for the annual drive. Your generosity is much appreciated as this lightens the burden for our upcoming 2020 season. Thank you also to the members who represent all of the groups in our community at this time of year who work hard to make this happen, especially Norma Zolnikov who attends MUD for our team. You are all very much appreciated. Sincerely, The Roundup SwimTeam...

  • Roundup Women's Club

    The Roundup Women's Club will meet on Monday, February 10, 2020, at 1:00 PM in the basement of the museum. Roll call is one's favorite musical event. Thought for the day by Bonnie DeMaio. A program will be provided by the Speech & Drama student from Roundup High School. Hostess is Joan Minnie. Members are reminded to bring a valentine, purchased or made, for a valentine exchange. Guests and friends are welcome....

  • Speech, Drama, & Debate Results for the Class B/C Eastern Divisionals Tournament

    Drama Class B - 2nd Place Speech Class B - 3rd Place State Qualifiers: Gareth Servis - 1st Place Humorous Solo Mara Gifford - 1st Place Spontaneous Oral Interp Elizabeth Donahue - 1st Place Lincoln-Douglas Debate JoAnne Viviano & Julia Goffena - 1st Place Humorous Duo Speech, Drama, & Debate Results for the Class B/C Eastern Divisionals Tournament Emily Donahue - 4th Place Humorous Oral Interp Jenine Viviano & Julia Goffena - 4th Place Dramatic Theatre Rhianna Johnson - 4th Place Spontaneous...

  • The Department of Livestock Reports Finding of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Eastern Montana Game Farm Elk

    Feb 5, 2020

    Helena, Mont.- On January 31, 2020, the Montana Department of Livestock reported that a single game farm elk in eastern Montana has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The disease has not been identified in domestic cervids in Montana since 1999. The CWD positive animal was found as a result of surveillance required by the United States Department of Agriculture CWD Herd Certification Program (HCP) which requires all deaths in captive animals greater than 12 months of age be tested. The affected animal appeared healthy...

  • HICKORY CEDAR CHEST RAFFLE COMING TO A CLOSE

    Time is running out to purchase tickets for the cedar chest raffle to benefit Musselshell School Community Center. Made by Keith Noyes December 2000, this exquisitely hand-crafted chest measures 19 1/2 inches tall, 19 1/2 wide, and is 43 1/2 inches in length. The winning ticket will be drawn after the FoMS annual meeting, February 18, 2020. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. You may purchase tickets in person by contacting any FoMS board member or you may purchase tickets by mail by sending a completed request stub along with...

  • Eldon Coles plays his hand made guitar

    Feb 5, 2020

    Eldon Coles plays his hand made guitar. The guitar is made from several types of wood. He made the fret board from Applewood, the neck from Mahogany, binding from Rosewood, the top from a Cedar fencepost, the back from a Juniper from Broadus, and the side from a Russian Olive from Broadus, and the nut and saddle are made from elk horn. Eldon made this guitar while visiting at his parent's home in Molt Montana last year. Eldon has devoted his life to be a non denominational Christian minister,...

  • Pastor's Corner

    Feb 5, 2020

    BROKEN COMMANDMENT Maybe you don’t think of yourself as a sinner. Maybe you do. No matter what YOU think, God knows the truth. He knows you so very intimately and personally that you really can’t get away with anything. Maybe, like the rich young ruler who came to Jesus wanting to know what HE should Do – foolish, when Jesus has done everything and we can DO nothing – to inherit eternal life (Luke 18:18 and following). Jesus responded with the 5 commandments that have to do with how we treat other people. He did not speak to him about the com...

  • Roundup City Council Meeting Minutes

    Feb 5, 2020

    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON January 17, 2020 AT 7:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Before the scheduled Council meeting, Mayor Jones swore in Councilmembers, Dave Liggett, Jeremy Erickson, Jim Vivirito and Dolly Long. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Clerk/Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Jones, Liggett, Vivirito, Erickson, Toombs, and Fisher present. Also, present were Assistant Clerk Mann, Director Sibley and Attorney Lundvall. Absent were, Perrella,...

  • Musselshell County Commission Minutes

    Feb 5, 2020

    Commissioners January 21, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Carlson was present. Commissioner Berry was not present. (On January 9th, 2020 the Musselshell County Commissioners met at 9:00 A.M. with Clerk & Recorder Tomassi, Treasurer Hetrick, Sheriff Lesnik and Under Sheriff Bednar to have a work session regarding budgets.) Steve Moses was present to observe. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the Agenda for the day. Commissioner Borner seconded the motio...

  • Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 5, 2020

    1/23 – 1/29 1-23 A 911 came in reporting that someone had possibly passed away, Deputy responded A 911 came in requesting the Ambulance for an individual who was not responsive, Deputy and Ambulance responded A report of a deer vs car accident came in, Deputy responded A request for the Ambulance came in for an individual who had high blood pressure, Ambulance responded A report of a horse out on highway 12 west, Deputy was advised A report of a suspicious vehicle came in, Deputy was advised 1-24 A 911 came in reporting a fight at a local e...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Feb 5, 2020

    MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA FEBRUARY 3RD, 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. Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks NW Energy Audit EDA Sup...

  • Free Online Water Education Modules Available

    Feb 5, 2020

    From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — The Montana Water Center and Montana NSF EPSCoR have posted eight educational water education modules that can be downloaded for free.Developed to support water systems operators, the modules include: • Water Quality Expedition – an overview of water quality issues, including primers on the hydrologic cycle and determinants of water quality. • Operator Basics – including surface and ground water systems, ground water systems and wastewater lagoons. • Contamination Explorer – covering pathogens, stormwater ru...

  • Meeting Notice

    Feb 5, 2020

    The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Musselshell Watershed Coalition will be at noon, Tuesday, February 11, at the Roundup NRCS Office, 747 Main Street. Agenda items include the usual Coordinator and coalition partner reports plus a special presentation by Arin Peters, Hydrologist for the NOAA National Weather Service on water supply estimating tools available online for the Musselshell River watershed. Bring a lunch and find out what’s going on in our watershed. Contact: Laura Nowlin, Coordinator 406.429.4832 [email protected] Bill M...

  • Reptile Exhibit on Display at Museum of the Rockies

    Feb 5, 2020

    MSU News Service BOZEMAN — “Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly,” an exhibit that showcases living reptiles from around the world, will be on display at the Museum of the Rockies Saturday, Jan. 25, through Sept. 13.The family-friendly exhibit will feature 19 different reptile species ranging from turtles and tortoises to crocodiles, snakes and lizards housed in naturalistic habitats in changing exhibit galleries in the front and back of the museum. Information on the specific types of reptiles to be featured can be found at museu...

  • ServiceMDA Accepting Petitions for New Noxious Weed ListingsInterested parties may submit petition forms until September 30, 2020

    Feb 5, 2020

    Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting petitions for new plants to add to the Montana Noxious Weed List. Petition forms are available on the department’s website at agr.mt.gov/weeds and can be submitted to Jasmine Reimer, State Weed Coordinator, at [email protected]. “Staying ahead of the game by identifying and adding new plants to the noxious weed list is vital to protecting Montana’s agricultural lands,” said Director Ben Thomas. “The department welcomes input from folks across the state when reviewing t...

  • Montana Department of Revenue: Tax Credit Available for Elderly Homeowners, Renters

    Feb 5, 2020

    HELENA – As income tax filing season begins, the Montana Department of Revenue reminds Montanans 62 and older that they may qualify for the Elderly Homeowner/Renter Tax Credit, worth up to $1,000.For those who qualify, this credit is refundable, so even those who owe no tax at all could receive the credit. To receive the credit, a senior must have turned at least 62 in 2019; occupied a Montana residence as a renter, owner or lessee for at least six months in 2019; resided in Montana at least nine months in 2019; and have a total income for a...

  • Keep Your Valentine Flowers Looking Their Best

    Melinda Myers|Feb 5, 2020

    Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like a fresh bouquet of flowers. Make sure your gift provides many days of enjoyment by selecting the freshest flowers and providing the best possible care. Take some time to evaluate the quality of the cut flowers you plan to purchase. Select fresh flowers with upright and perky flowers and lots of firm buds that are just starting to open. Avoid flowers sitting in foul smelling water with drooping leaves and discolored slimy stems. Consider color and fragrance as well as freshness. Many people love the s...

  • U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme Statement On Pending Expiration Of Emergency Prohibition Of Fentanyl Analogues

    Feb 5, 2020

    “The emergency prohibition of fentanyl analogues expires on Feb. 6 without congressional action. Fentanyl and its analogues are responsible for at least 31 overdose deaths since 2015 in Montana. Unless Congress acts, law enforcement will not have the tools it needs to protect Montana families from the onslaught of these extraordinarily dangerous substances. “We are seeing a transition in the source of fentanyl finding its way into Montana communities. Instead of fentanyl from China in relatively small amounts, law enforcement officials are now...

  • counBLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council

    Feb 5, 2020

    (BILLINGS, Mont.) – Have you wanted to become more involved with your public lands? Have you wanted to help the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations? You can! The BLM Montana-Dakotas seeks public nominations for four Resource Advisory Councils (RACs). These citizen-based committees assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues. “This is a great opportunity for us in BL...

  • Roundup Boys Basketball

    Rick Griffith|Feb 5, 2020

    The Panthers traveled to Worden on Thursday to challenge the #2 ranked Huntley Project Red Devils. The Panther effort on Thursday was nothing less than stellar. The Red Devils present a number of problems for the Panthers but their size has to be the number one factor and it proved to be that way Thursday. The Panthers battled all night inside and out. The Panthers had a game plan and it was nice to see the mental focus of the players. The Panthers had 8 different players score in the evening...

  • Sports Schedules

    Feb 5, 2020

    Broadview-Lavina High School Basketball Day Date Opponent Location GJV BJV GV BV Fri. 2/7/20 Bridger Broadview 3:00 4:30 6:00 7:30 Sat. 2/8/20 Park City Park City 3:00 4:30 6:00 7:30 Roundup Public Schools Day Date Event Time Departure Thurs. 2/6/20 HS Boys BB to Rocky 5:00 PM Mountain College Fri. 2/7/20 HS BB @ Columbus 4:30 PM 2:15 PM (C Boys, Var Girls, Var Boys) Fri. 2/7/20 FFA to Miles City 7:00 AM Sat. 2/8/20 JH Boys BB vs Shep/HP 8:30 AM Sat. 2/8/20 HS BB vs Malta 2:00 PM (C Boys, JV...

  • THE O'CONNELL RANCH

    Larry and Jane Stanfel|Feb 5, 2020

    So much excitement, action, and mystery surround the O'Connell ranch, and to think – we nearly missed finding it! We were tangled up in the backroads like rats in a maze without cheese, and twice had to call him for directions. Larry O'Connell was a little perturbed with us when we finally decoded the instructions and rolled in. Remember the Gehring Ranch – the only one of our installments where we were greeted by a landowner with a pistol? In the present case the landowner welcomed us with a t...

  • Chicken Biscuit Skillet

    Feb 5, 2020

    TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings. Ingredients • 1 tablespoon butter • 1/3 cup chopped onion • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted • 1/4 cup fat-free milk • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots (about 10 ounces), thawed • 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, quartered Directions • 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other o...