Articles from the February 17, 2021 edition


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  • Senior Spotlights

    Feb 17, 2021

    Story by Emily Donahue Julia Goffena has a smile that anyone in the school would recognize instantly, she is known for lighting up a classroom and always having a laugh to share. Roundup High School will miss seeing her friendly face around the halls, but she has her eyes on bigger plans in Butte. Julia plans on studying engineering at Montana Technological University. She is excited to continue her education as an Ore-Digger, however she says that she'll never be able to forget the way that...

  • Senior Spotlights

    Feb 17, 2021

    Story by Emily Donahue Tess Shaw is a Montana Tech bound senior who plans on majoring in nursing. Throughout high school Tess has participated in volleyball, basketball, golf, FFA, Business Professionals of America, and has been in the Goulding Creek 4-H club for 10 years. She says that the thing she will miss the most about being in High School is bonding with her multiple teams on fun overnight trips. She's not too worried about it though, because the excitement of pursuing her dream to be a...

  • Senior Spotlights

    Feb 17, 2021

    Story by Emily Donahue - Photo by Ashley Graham Makayla Goffena is one senior that anyone who is familiar with Roundup High School, knows well. She has been extensively involved with all types of sports, clubs, and organizations throughout her highschool career. The most notable, being: volleyball, basketball, track and field, and Business Professionals of America. Although she consistently excels in High School, she has bigger plans for her future. Makayla will further her education at Carroll...

  • KC's Custom Care

    Lura Pitman|Feb 17, 2021

    If you don't know Dan and KC Accord, you probably aren't from Roundup. Longtime residents of Musselshell County, Dan and KC have worked and raised their children in Roundup for many years. Having the Clean Heat People in Musselshell county LOVE their animals. From deer and elk, cattle and sheep, to all the furry, sometimes scaly animals in between that we call our house pets. No exception to this is Dan and KC Accord who run KC's Custom Care, a dog and cat kenneling business, south of Roundup...

  • The 2021 Nelson Kemmer Memorial Scholarship is Available

    Feb 17, 2021

    The Nelson Kemmer Memorial Scholarship Committee announces the availability of the 2021 academic year scholarship. This scholarship is avilable to any student graduating from Roundup High School in May and will be attending an accredited institution of post-secondary education. Awards are made on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, participation in community and school activities and educational goals as written by the applicants. The winners school will be notified and the scholarship funds will be sent to that school....

  • Roundup Boys Basketball

    Rick Griffith|Feb 17, 2021

    The Roundup Panthers had senior night on Friday and hosted the Joliet Jayhawks in a 4B Conference game. Senior night is always a big night especially if one of your own is participating in the event. Friday, the Panthers and community said thank you to Elijah Fish, Michael McHenry, and Kaide Griffith for all of your efforts in the Panther program and our community. Then it was time for warmups and onto the game. Different than the last couple of games the Panthers came out rolling lead by Michael. He scored 7 or his game high 11 in the...

  • Girls Basketball

    Feb 17, 2021

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  • Publishers Two Bits

    Feb 17, 2021

    The forces of evil are still at work within Musselshell County Government. Last Thursday evening, as I happened to check the county's website for updated county commission minutes and the agenda for the Friday regular commission meeting, there was a line item which stated ' Discuss and vote on using the Roundup Herald as a "Paper of Record."' As a publisher, my eyebrows upturned with that curious sentence. Those who don't realize the phrase 'paper of record' means the newspaper that will publish all legal and public notices in that paper! This...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Feb 17, 2021

    WILDLIFE PRESERVE YES...In area of Meathouse road. No,we need no more parks. The river will flood again, and destroy park like the old river trail.Now that the ILLEGAL dike that Larry Lekse,Butcher Block Stratton and Kelly Gephardt built is gone [this dike pushed river water back to Camp Three as deep as 3 ft.] water will be able to flow naturally as Mother nature intended. And protection of Beaver is needed. These rodents have been controlling over growth along the Musselshell,a great source of fire protection.With no snows we are at risk of...

  • Fox Promptly Fires Dobbs, Bartiromo and Judge Jeanine Pirro

    Harold Pease PhD|Feb 17, 2021

    On Friday February 5, Fox News fired three of its most conservative and publicly trusted anchors: Lou Dobbs, Maria Bartiromo and Jeanine Pirro. The day before, Smartmatic, an election technology company accused of fraudulent 2020 election practices, sued Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation and his popular Fox News for $2.7 billion for “disinformation” suggesting election fraud favoring Biden existed in the 2020 presidential election. Critics saw “the purge” as a stern warning to others, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Tucker Carlson and etc., still...

  • Meetings For Musselshell County Disaster Mitigation Planning

    Lura Pitman|Feb 17, 2021

    On Tuesday, February 9th, the Musselshell County Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) along with Tetra Tech Inc., met virtually to begin a update of the Musselshell County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (PDM). This plan must be updated as required by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in order for Musselshell County to receive disaster mitigation funds and apply for mitigation grants. The team will meet for meetings every three weeks through June to work through the updates. At the end of the meetings, a draft of the new plan will be...

  • Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Reported in Yellowstone County

    Feb 17, 2021

    Helena, Mont. – On February 5, 2021, the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) received notification that four rabbits in Yellowstone County tested positive for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD). The disease has also been reported in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, Florida, and New York. The rabbits were found dead by a landowner and reported to regional Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) staff. The rabbits were not wild, but instead appeared to be domestic rabbits that had previously been released...

  • 3Have you heard of CSFP?

    Feb 17, 2021

    Don’t worry most people haven’t! It’s a Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors 65 years and older and based on income. CSFP is an important resource that is often overlooked, due to under advertisement and knowledge. It is especially important right now with the COVID pandemic and food shortage many areas are experiencing. Normally a food package consists of; Milk, Cheese, Plant Based Protein, Cereal, Canned Meat, Pasta & Rice Products, Fruit and Juice, and Vegetables. However, we are seeing a shortage of food during this time trick...

  • Musselshell Unity Drive Campaign Report

    Feb 17, 2021

    Wow! Thank you, Musselshell County, for showing your loyalty and generosity to the non-profit organizations in our community! The Musselshell Unity Drive (MUD) brought in $13,714 during the 2020 fundraising campaign. The 2020 donations were the largest ever and we never dreamed that during the Covid Pandemic we would bring in even $500 more than last year’s record-breaking amount! We are all so very thankful to you, the citizens of Musselshell County. MUD is an annual fundraising event that brings together several local non-profit o...

  • From The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    Feb 17, 2021

    Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office 1/28-2/3 1/28 A 911 hang up came in, upon call back it was found to be an accidental dial A 911 came in reporting a truck hauling hay was on fire. Roundup Fire, Deputy , and MHP responded 1/29 A 911 hang up came in, upon call back it was found to be an accidental dial A 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dial A 911 came in advising that the hay fire was smoking, Roundup Fire was advised A 911 hang up came in, upon call back it was found to be an accidental dial 1/30 A 911 came i...

  • Proposed Bridge Replacement Project in Lewistown Area

    Feb 17, 2021

    Lewistown — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to replace ten structures along 24 miles of Highway 200, east of Lewistown, and one structure south of Grass Range on Highway 87. Proposed work includes replacement of structures with new bridges and culverts. The purpose of the project is to replace aging and deteriorating structures in poor condition to ensure long-term safety for the traveling public. Construction is tentatively planned for 2023-24 depending on c...

  • Montana FFA Celebrates 2021 National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27

    Feb 17, 2021

    The local FFA Chapters in Montana will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27, 2021. This National FFA Week embraces more than 93 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization's future. More than 760,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members have a passion for agriculture. Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington's birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public...

  • South Dakota State University Announces Dean's List

    Feb 17, 2021

    BROOKINGS, S.D. - The following students have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence after the fall 2020 semester at South Dakota State University. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students with an asterisk received a perfect 4.0 GPA.Overall, nearly 3,200 students from 34 states and 26 foreign nations are on the list. More than 1,350 students received a 4.0.Students with F, I, U, RI or RU grades are...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Feb 17, 2021

    Commissioner February 12, 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 Skid steer at refuse Roundup Herald Water right Airport Insurance renewal Grants Rural...

  • Commissioners February 16, 2021 Road Department Agenda

    Feb 17, 2021

    2-16-21 Report on road work done. Dept. communication. No news on building or replacement truck at this time....

  • Roundup City Council Meeting Minutes

    Feb 17, 2021

    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON DECEMBER 1, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND GOTO MEETING. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Clerk/Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Long, Liggett, Vivirito. Erickson, Carlson, Toombs, and Fisher present. Also, present were Assistant Clerk Mann and Director Sibley. Attorney Lundvall and Griffith were present by video. Moved by Toombs seconded by Liggett to approve the minutes of the November 17 ,2020 meeting. All...

  • Musselshell County Commission Minutes

    Feb 17, 2021

    Commissioner January 25, 2021 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley was present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda for the day as is. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the January 11, 2021 minutes as is. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. John Kiem met with the Commissioners with an issue on the blading of #4 Road. The Commissioners will let the Road...

  • 2021 Special Enrollment Period Begins Monday

    Feb 17, 2021

    Helena, Mont.-Montana residents have another opportunity to enroll in a health insurance plan on the health insurance exchange starting February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021. If you sign 2021 Special Enrollment Period Begins Monday up for a policy on February 15, 2021 coverage will begin on March 1, 2021. This new enrollment period comes after President Biden signed an Executive Order on January 28 in response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Montanans can learn more about available plans and eligibility by visiting HealthCare.gov. Consumers...

  • Melstone Sports

    Feb 17, 2021

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  • Lemon Blueberry Bread

    Feb 17, 2021

    Of all the quick breads we had growing up, this beautiful lemon blueberry bread is the best! The citrus glaze adds a lustrous finish and locks in moisture. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling YIELD: 1 loaf (16 slices). Ingredients • 1/3 cup butter, melted • 1 cup sugar • 3 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 large eggs, room temperature • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup 2% milk • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries • 1/2 cup chopped nuts • 2 tabl...