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On Monday the 9th, the school board meeting was well attended. The session covered many topics. My attendance was to cover the old Wells Fargo Building being donated to the community. I was surprised to see many students sitting quietly to represent to the board their hopes of getting the Wrestling program to become a school sport. Also presented were the upcoming Donkey Basketball and other school business such as stop arms for the busses and a new suburban for transporting the most remote...
The Forestry Division of the Department of Natural Resources recently notified the City of Roundup//Tree Board that Roundup has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Montana Tree City of the Year. The community designated for this award is chosen by the DNRC Urban Forestry staff and a representative of Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association. Roundup’s application has been ranked in the top three for several years, but the award has historically been granted to communities in the western part of the state. The award comes with a no match $...
Musselshell County Commissioner Tom Berry Resigns!...
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced a set of directives and guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable Montanans, including closing of public K-12 schools, social distancing measures, and limiting visitation at nursing home facilities. “As governor, it is my top priority to protect the health and safety of Montanans, particularly our most vulnerable, at a time when we face the potential for extraordinary health risks from coronavirus in our state,” said Governor Bullock. “Social distancing is one of the most im...
The Melstone Broncs won their challenge game against the Plenty Coups Warriors on Monday March 9th and made their way to the Class C State tournament in Missoula last weekend. Their first game was Wednesday evening against the Manhattan Christian Eagles, the Broncs lost 38-70. They moved on to play the Belt Huskies on Thursday morning but lost 31-44. The Broncs had a good season, with a record of 25-4....
Are You Worried It appears there is a great deal of worry and concern over what has been labeled the Coronavirus or COVID-19. What I think about all that is going on concerning it is not essential in this short column. What is important is what you think about it and how that thinking affects your life. I mainly want to share some scripture to remind you of God's love and care. One of my favorite set of verses is Proverbs 3:5, 6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thine ways acknowledge Him...
Seems that a Chinese virus and a American election year is no error. Designed by China to stop the only world leader,Donald J.Trump,who had the guts to stand them down. To make matters worse,we see Liberal Left communist fighting with the standing President on all important issues. Now we have travel bans,so socializing in large groups decisions forced onus by politicians who know no more than we do about this Chinese virus.I think Americans that we should keep this virus and rid our selves of politicians. This would cure many illnesses in the...
As coordinator of the Big Sky Worldview Forum and the Montana Pastors Network (MPN), I do not feel at liberty to endorse candidates. I do feel free to expose those who oppose MPN’s three cardinal principles – LIFE, the Institution of Marriage, and Religious liberty. Attorney General Tim Fox As a Republican primary candidate for Governor, Tim has chosen a Lt. Governor running mate that supports same-sex-marriage – former Representative Jon Knokey from Bozeman. If you look at the Vote Smart website under Jon Knokey’s political issues and go down...
(Helena, Mont.)—United Property Owners of Montana has filed suit against the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (“FWP”) seeking declaratory and injunctive relief related to violations of MEPA, MAPA, and environmental impact review requirements that occurred during the development and adoption of a recently-released Environmental Impact Statement related to free-roaming bison. “Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is determined to pursue this reckless free-roaming bison plan despite overwhelming opposition from the Montanans who would b...
February 11, 2020 Present: Bill Milton, Facilitator; 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; Wendy Jones, Lower Musselshell Conservation District Administrator; Shirley Parrott, Lower Musselshell Conservation District Supervisor; Carie Hess, Petroleum County Conservation District Administrator; Dusty Olson, Garfield County Conservation District Administrator; Brian Hauschild, Big Sky Waters...
With extreme caution and concern in mind and advised by Bishop Karen Oliveto, Bishop of the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church after reviewing the latest medical news and the state and federal declarations of emergency, we have come to the decision to not meet face-to-face in the weeks of March. We have many members who fall into high-risk categories. An alternative live broadcast, podcast or Zoom session is being created. The church remains very alive and well and is here to serve our community in times of need. Wishing...
You don’t need a prairie or large lot to attract and support pollinators. A meadow or informal, formal and even container gardens can bring in bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to help pollinate plants. It’s just a matter of selecting the right plants, adjusting your maintenance practices, and skipping the pesticides. Create your garden by converting a few square feet of lawn, garden bed or front yard into a pollinator-friendly garden. You may want to start by switching out part of an existing garden or container to more pol...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana State Hail Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Yogo Inn in Lewistown, MT to prepare for the 2020 hail year. An agenda will be made available on the department’s public notice website. The Montana State Hail Insurance Program was created at the request of producers in 1917 to provide basic hail insurance coverage on any crop grown in Montana. The program is directed by a five-member board consisting of three producers appointed by the governor, the department director, and the state ins...
HELENA, Mont. — Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale is advising Montanans to prepare for spring flooding by purchasing flood insurance well in advance of warmer temperatures and snowmelt. Flood insurance policies typically do not take effect until 30 days after purchase, so people should plan ahead for properties at risk of flooding. “People living near rivers or streams should be especially mindful, as ice jams can cause flooding earlier in the season than many expect,” Rosendale said. “One ice jam on the Yellowstone a few years ago flooded...
In an effort to address local resource concerns, the Lower Musselshell Conservation District invites the public to a local work group meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to give you an opportunity to express your natural resource concerns whether it be a specific weed that needs to be addressed, soil health concerns, range health or management concerns, areas of education you’d like to see, water quality concerns or land management concerns. We as a conservation district are working to address resource concerns and issues in our district. W...
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering up to $500,000 in grants statewide for volunteer ambulance and EMT services. Interested organizations have until April 15 to apply. “Town Pump recognizes the importance, commitment and sacrifice of volunteer first responders, especially in rural communities in Montana,” said Bill McGladdery, director of corporate communications for Town Pump. “The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is providing this grant opportunity for local volunteer organizations to obtain supplies and equipment to help them...
By Corey Stapleton, Secretary of State Many of us who have worked in the financial services sector are familiar with the term ‘Black Swan’. In essence, a black swan event is an unpredictable or unforeseen event—typically one with extreme consequences. The virus called COVID-19, originating in Wuhan, China, is a black swan. It took less than three months to spread around the world, and the World Health Organization (WHO) named it a pandemic just a few days ago. Everything is going well until it isn’t. Black swans have a way of disrupt...
(LEWISTOWN, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management North Central District is planning five prescribed burn operations throughout the field season when fuel conditions and weather permit safe operations. The Crooked Creek burn will focus on 3867 acres of federal, state, and private lands in the Missouri/Musselshell breaks, approximately 30 miles north of Winnet, MT. This prescribed burn will ignite in the spring between March and June and is being implemented to aid in reducing conifer encroachment of meadows and to provide for a more r...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing another upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $4,567,500 in funding to Montana in support of their response efforts to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “State and local health departments are on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, and we are deeply grateful for their work,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “CDC is distributing this new funding extremely rapidly, as called for by Congress. President Trump, and h...
(Washington, D.C., March 13, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a great victory for America’s agriculture industry, and I am pleased to see Canada’s Parliament approved the deal today. USMCA locks in and expands access to our neighbors to the North and South. I thank President Trump for negotiating this deal and for always supporting America’s farmers and ranchers. We will continue to work with both...
Reagan Colyer, MSU News Service BOZEMAN – Research conducted at one of Montana State University’s agricultural research centers was patented in January after the discovery of a group of unique fungi that may lead to strides in combating wheat stem sawfly and Hessian fly, two of the most prominent wheat-targeting pests in the U.S. Gadi V.P. Reddy, who was the superintendent of MSU’s Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center in Conrad and is now a research leader for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Southern Insect Management Researc...
Roundup City Court February 2020 Smith, Michelle Leigh, Criminal Contempt, Fines: $100 Goss, Jeret, Driving without a valid drivers license, Fines: $100 and Costs: $35 Smith, Emilie Dawn, Operating with alcohol concentration of.02% under 21 Elmore, Judy Rae, Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended, Fines: $250 and Costs: $35 and Operating without liability insurance in effect, Fines: $350 and Costs: $35 Dahl, Brigem Debruycker, Speeding, Fines: $50 and Costs: $35 Mcconnell, Danelle Mae, Driving without a valid drivers...
Commissioners February 24th, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30. Commissioner Borner was the only one present. Commissioner Berry and Commissioner Carlson were on vacation. Commissioner Carlson will call in for the 3:00 business. Maintenance Supervisor Jett met with Commissioner Borner and told her the dumpster at the Commons keeps blowing around. Ms. Jett will contact the City to see if there is something that can be done about the wheels. DES Coordinator Harper gave his weekly report to the Commissioners. The justification...
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA MARCH 16th, 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 Deed for the Melstone property. Updated Phone system. New Business Election Audit Committee. Storage for the Courthouse departments Health Care Trust/Health Savings Plan Draft a letter to the Republican National Committee from Com...
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce today announced that 11 regionally focused economic development centers have earned recertification and will receive funding to continue serving business needs across the state for an additional four years. “The Department of Commerce, with the help of our statewide partners, encourages and supports economic development in every corner of Montana,” said Commerce Department Director Tara Rice. “Montana’s Certified Regional Development Corporations are invaluable resources for strengthe...
