Articles from the March 3, 2021 edition


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  • Roundup Rodeo News

    Lura Pitman

    Every year on the 3rd and 4th of July, one of Roundups main attractions is the Rodeo. This past year, the Roundup Rodeo was one of the best attractions around. It was so good that this year that Roundup Rodeo was chosen by WPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association) for the "Justin Boots Best Footing" award, meaning the rodeo has the safest, most consistent ground conditions, (great dirt). Along with the award plaque, there was included a certificate for a pair of Justin boots, and eight...

  • Roundup Boys Basketball

    Rick Griffith|Mar 3, 2021

    The Roundup Panthers started their District tournament challenging the Columbus Cougars. Columbus were the three seed in the tournament and the Panthers were the six seed. In the last couple of weeks, the Panthers have shown great improvement and they hoped it was a springboard to the district tournament. The Panther defensive effort was outstanding the entire game. Braedan got the Panthers rolling offensively in the first quarter as he scored all 7 of his points in the quarter. AJ and Jace...

  • Roundup Youth Baseball Back on the Field

    Mar 3, 2021

    The Roundup Youth Baseball program is looking forward to a banner year in 2021! The baseball season in Roundup was postponed in 2020, but 2021 is looking up! Roundup area youth ages 4 to 16 are invited to play ball with Roundup Youth Baseball. The final pre-registration will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 6th, 2021, at the Roundup Community Library. Registration forms will be available at that time and the registration fee is $25 for T-ball, Coach Pitch, and Minors players, while the registration fee is $50 for Majors, Juniors, and Seni...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Mar 3, 2021

    RED ALERT !! Are you aware, that the Chinese are collecting YOUR DNA? The Chinese have been legally and illegally collecting American and foreign DNA for sinister reasons. To advance their artificial intelligence and their precision medical industries. This Chinese virus planned-demic, opened up the doors for the Chinese to do more of this collecting of world population DNA. To find out more, go to Fox News, type in Gordon Chang. He is the leading expert on China in our government. He will explain much better than I can about the ruthless...

  • Capitol Riot: Well Past Its Sell By Date

    Thomas L Knapp|Mar 3, 2021

    "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste," Rahm Emanuel said in November 2008, shortly before becoming White House Chief of Staff in the Obama administration. Left unsaid: Even if you have to make something into a "serious crisis," molehill-to-mountain style. There are plenty of real crises. There's almost always something important that's going wrong. But real crises are difficult to exploit. Getting important things done well is hard work, and who deserves credit isn't always obvious. Political grandstanding is easier, leading to what...

  • Why Thousands Lined Up for Trump

    Harold Pease PhD|Mar 3, 2021

    thousands of people came out to show their love and appreciation to President Trump who drove through his adoring crowds near his Florida home. At no time has an outgoing president attracted such crowds. Why? Because he alone of all presidents took on the world government schemers. In his October 21, 2016 address as a presidential candidate, titled “The Crossroads In Our History” he said why he ran and today most Americans believe him even more. His support is growing exponentially, and with CPAC coming he definitely remains America’s prefe...

  • Musselshell County Commission Minutes

    Mar 3, 2021

    Commissioners February 12, 2021 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Pancratz was present. Commissioner Turley was absent due to weather. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the agenda after adding following the Central Montana Health Districts advice on the Mask Mandate. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the minutes from the February 5, 2021 meeting. Commissioner Goffena seconded the...

  • Kim Anthony Baker

    Mar 3, 2021

    Surrounded by his loving family, the angels came to accompany Kim Anthony Baker home to the Lord on February 21, 2021. Kim was born in Havre, Montana, on September 10, 1935, to Wilfred and Fern (Marion) Baker. He enjoyed an adventurous childhood in Reed Point exploring the Yellowstone River with his brother, Jim. After serving for two years in the U.S. Army, he went on to graduate from Montana State University with a biology degree. Kim married Sharon Drain on June 22, 1961, and with her by his...

  • Francis Edward Vargo

    Mar 3, 2021

    Francis Edward Vargo, 88, of Roundup, Montana, died February 17, 2021. Francis, son of John (Jack) and Caroline (Mattern) Vargo, was born in Roundup on April 19, 1933. When he was younger, his family moved to Illinois, back to Montana, then back to Illinois, where Francis graduated high school. Francis joined the Army and served in Korea. Eventually, Francis found himself in Englewood, California retiring from the postal service. After retirement, Francis returned to Roundup to be near family....

  • Ruby Helen Harrell Tull

    Mar 3, 2021

    Ruby Helen Harrell Tull, 96, of Roundup, MT, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones Friday, February 26, 2021, at Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in Billings. Ruby was born February 3, 1925 to Hester May (Easton) and Evert McClemmons Harrell. She came into this world at Old Fergus Horse Ranch near Fergus, MT She spent her younger years running around the ranch and attending school at Hilger until moving to Idaho Falls, ID where she graduated high school. She married Ennis Lee...

  • Toni Marie Tafolla Carpenter

    Mar 3, 2021

    Toni Marie Tafolla Carpenter, 56, of Billings, formerly of Musselshell, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 23, 2021. Toni was born June 1, 1964 to Tony & Lillian Tafolla in Roundup, MT. Toni was raised in Roundup and attended Roundup Schools. She found the love of her life, Dean Carpenter, and they were married on August 12, 1989. Dean and Toni lived their life together in the quiet town of Musselshell, MT, where they raised their two daughters Darcie and Danielle. Toni spent many years working side by side with Dean in his auto body...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Mar 3, 2021

    Commissioners February 26, 2021 Agenda The Commissioners will not be meeting this Friday, February 26, 2021 due to the MACo Mid-Winter Conference in Butte. The next regular meeting will be March 5th, 2021....

  • Melstone Sports

    Misty Tafolla|Mar 3, 2021

    The Melstone Lady Broncs started the Southern C Divisional tournament on Wednesday with a game against the Roberts Rockets, they defeated the Rockets 56-32. Melstone moved on to the semi-final game on Friday afternoon against the Custer/Hysham Rebels, they beat the Rebels 53-27. The Lady Broncs played in the Championship game on Saturday evening against the Jordan Mustangs and came out on top with a 34-27 win and punched their ticket to the state tournament. The Lady Broncs took home the...

  • Winnett Senior News Flatwillow News

    Raye Anne Lund|Mar 3, 2021

    Flatwillow Homemakers met at Donna Lund’s home on January 12. Sandi was the hostess and took care of the main part of the meal. Nine members were able to meet today. Birthdays celebrated this month were Arlene, Sandi, and Florence. Happy Birthday! Shirle Wiggins’ birthday is also this month so we wish her a Happy Birthday even though she is not able to come to our meetings anymore. Donna read the thought for the day called “Dusting”. Roll call was answered with “our plans for this year”. Minutes and treasurer’s report were approved as presented...

  • From The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    Mar 3, 2021

    Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office 2/4-2/17 2/4 A 911 came in reporting suspicious activity behind a residence. Deputy responded. A 911 came in requesting the ambulance for an individual who was having problems breathing. Ambulance responded A 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dial A 911 came in reporting a house fire. Deputy, Roundup Fire, Bull Mountain Fire, and Ambulance responded. A 911 came in reporting a possible burglary. Deputy responded A 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dial 2/5 A 911 c...

  • Roundup Wrestling Club

    Mar 3, 2021

    Photos only. Coaches at the high school were Josh Turner, Head Coach Keith Salthe, Jason Serrano, and (not shown) John Gatlin...

  • Public Meeting Notice:

    Mar 3, 2021

    Helena, Mont. – The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet for a business meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021. The council will then review applications for the 2021 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 9-11th. Funding deliberations will take place March 12, 2021. Meetings will be conducted through the online meeting platform Zoom. An agenda is available on the Montana Department of Agriculture website at agr.mt.gov. To request information to join a meeting, please contact Carol Bearden, Noxious Weed P...

  • USDA Grants Available to Spur Innovation Technologies in Montana

    Mar 3, 2021

    BOZEMAN, Mont., Feb. 23, 2020 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for grants until April 23, 2021, to fund Montana projects that could stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) generally fund pilot projects, field demonstrations and on-farm conservation research. Tom Watson, NRCS state conservationist for Montana, said $225,000 is available for the state-component CIG this year. He said applicants can req...

  • FWP Proposing Regulation Changes on Canyon Ferry and Hauser Resorvoirs

    Mar 3, 2021

    Fish population monitoring conducted in 2020 found that Canyon Ferry walleye numbers are slightly below goals, and fish size is also below goals. In Hauser, walleye numbers are meeting goals, but fish size is below goals. In both reservoirs, the department is proposing to reduce the daily bag limit to 10 fish daily, with only one fish over 15 inches. Reducing the limit to 10 fish daily is expected to reduce the rate of harvest and keep the number of walleye within goal ranges. Implementing a length restriction of only one fish over 15 inches...

  • Musselshell Farm Service Agency Announces Emergency Conservation Program Signup for Fire

    Mar 3, 2021

    ECP Signup Period: March 1 to March 31, 2021 A fire has caused severe damage in Delphia area of the County. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Musselshell County Office if the damage: • will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be needed to return the land to productive agricultural use • is unusual and is not the type that would recur frequently in the same area • affect the produ...

  • FWP accepting public comments on 2021 Fishing Access Site Annual Rule

    Mar 3, 2021

    The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the 2021 Fishing Access Site (FAS) Annual Rule for public comment at its meeting on Feb. 5. The FAS rules govern fees and regulations related to camping, group use, facilities rental and special recreation permits. No changes to the existing rules or fees are proposed. Public comment will be taken through March 27, and then provided to the commission for consideration. Once given final approval by the commission, the rules will remain in effect for one year. To comment electronically and view the...

  • Over 216,000 Total COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Now Administered in Montana

    Mar 3, 2021

    DPHHS to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses for the Week of February 22 The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) will distribute statewide to local jurisdictions during the week of February 22 a total of 20,930 COVID-19 vaccine first doses and 16,990 second doses for those completing the vaccine series as part of its weekly allocation from the federal government. This is a slight uptick in weekly vaccine dose allocations, and includes two more Pfizer trays that account for an additional 2,340 doses. The increase can also...

  • USDA Approves Emergency Forest Restoration Assistance

    Mar 3, 2021

    Roundup, MT, February 26, 2021 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Michelle Blegen today announced that Musselshell County is approved to accept applications for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to address wildfire damages. EFRP provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) land to enable the owners to carry out emergency measures to restore land damaged by a natural disaster. EFRP signup will begin on March 1, 2021, and end on March 31, 2021. “It is...

  • Non Profit Organization Seek s Local Families to Host High School Exchange Students

    Mar 3, 2021

    Americans are among the most generous people on planet earth. During these times of global uncertainty, more than ever America has an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of its generosity. You can play your part by hosting an international high school exchange student for the upcoming academic year and helping them experience American culture firsthand! ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15–18 arriving soon to attend community high schools. Students from all over the...

  • Superintendent Arntzen Announces Montana's Participation in Providing Emergency Assistance to Students in Non-Public Schools (EANS)

    Mar 3, 2021

    HELENA – As a part of the recently passed federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act) of 2021, $2.75 billion of federal dollars has been directed to the Emergency Assistance for Non-Public School (EANS) fund. Montana’s share of that amount is $12.8 million. This funding addresses the impact of COVID-19 on non-public, low-income schools by providing services or assistance to those most impacted by educational disruptions. Elsie Artnzen, Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction: “This past year all s...

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