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Applications for grants from the Signal Peak Community Foundation are being accepted until April 15, 2020. Grants are awarded in May to non-profit organizations located in Musselshell County. The Board’s general guidelines for applications are: Grant must be secular, non-profit organizations Emphasis on infrastructure related projects Preference for projects where sponsoring organization covers part of the project costs Preference against operating costs or personnel Grant funds to be spent locally if possible The Signal Peak Community F...
In this crazy time, we hope that you and yours are happy and healthy. Mine are enjoying lots of extra time mucking out the shed. Here they are Jack Nowlin (age 9) and Anna Nowlin (Age 8) with "Lucky" - a little calf lucky to be alive - a reminder to be grateful for all that we have.... Full story
There will be a live webinar offered by Jennifer Fosjord on Thursday, April 9th starting at 6 pm. This webinar will be covering some recommendations for spring grazing, evaluating your grazing systems, and other updates related to agriculture. There are a couple different ways to join the webinar: As we continue to work through this situation, food and agriculture are deemed essential industries. It is important for producers to be aware of continuous updates revolving around their livelihoods. Montana State University Extension continues to...
The RMH Foundation has decided to cancel their annual dinner that was scheduled to take place on April 25th. Out of respect for all the businesses and individuals during this time of uncertainty, we have decided to not ask our community and others to donate to this cause at this time. We probably will not be able to hold the event due to social distancing and self-isolation, as well. Thank you for your support and understanding and we will just have to look forward to next year’s dinner and make it even better!...
U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Centers are encouraging visitors to take proactive protective measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The Musselshell County USDA Service Center will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with...
Fort Harrison, Mont. – Seventy three Montana Army and Air National Guard men and women have been activated for State Active Duty by Montana Governor Steve Bullock in response to COVID-19. The Soldiers and Airmen will be used in 11 cities and 17 locations within those cities around the state and will begin their duties on Friday, 3 April. “Per the Governor’s directive, the Guardsmen will be tasked to screen individuals arriving in Montana from other states and countries through our airports and train stations. The Soldiers and Airmen will be lo...
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Montana Agriculture Student Loan Assistance Program. The program was established with the signing of HB 431 during the 2019 legislative session. Applications can be submitted at funding.mt.gov and the application deadline is June 1, 2020. More information, including eligibility requirements can be found on MDA’s website. “Montana’s young ag producers are the future of our industry, and there are tremendous opportunities out there,” said MDA Director...
The first reader to identify this man or woman correctly will receive $10 from the Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times. Call with your guess. 320-0322.... Full story
The board of the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum strives to enhance the experience of visitors to the museum. The board recently voted to make a number of additions to and improvements at the museum. The most costly of those is the creation of a diorama, which will show visitors various significant historical locations throughout Musselshell County. The surface will be painted to realistically represent vegetation, water features and other conditions of the land. The exhibit will be interactive with marked locations having graphic display...
HELENA-As Montanans increase their efforts to disinfect their homes, DEQ understands they will go through a lot of paper towels, disinfectant wipes, rags and other materials. Proper disposal of these items in the trash is important to help protect families and our state infrastructure. DEQ encourages everyone to avoid flushing these products down the toilet or pouring them down the drain. These products are designed to be absorbent for cleaning and they stay intact even when wet. Unfortunately,...
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today issued a Directive allowing Montanans to renew their driver’s licenses online and by mail and extended the deadline to complete title and registration paperwork to provide essential services without furthering the spread of COVID-19. “Today’s actions ensure Montanans can access essential services from home and extends certain deadlines to minimize the public’s contact with local government employees and avoid furthering the spread of COVID-19,” Governor Bullock said. The Directive will allow the Motor V...
What Is Essential? A couple of terms that we have heard a lot lately are the terms “essential” and “non-essential.” It has started me thinking about what that means. Although we may have many same essentials, we would also have many different essentials. It all depends upon who you are, where you come from, what you have been taught. What your experiences are and what you believe. I understand that what I believe is essential may be way down on your list and what you believe essential may be down on my list. Through the years, I have often c...
Chinese Virus may have been with us long before we all realized it.Think back to Fall of 2019.Major headlines "Why were so many young Americans dying from Vaping?" All vaping products used in this country are made in China,even the oils.So think about this and also re-think you news source. CNN and MSNBC lie they always have. Only Bobble heads work at this news outlet that preaches Communist propaganda and kills,positiveness and hope at this time in our lives. The only person and who has proven himself, is our President Donald...
By Tim Summers, AARP Montana State Director Even in ordinary times, the 114,000 unpaid family caregivers in Montana face a daunting set of daily tasks. Oftentimes with little or no training, they may be responsible for wound care, tube feedings, dressing, transportation, managing the finances and medical bills of their loved ones and more. Of course, these are no ordinary times. The coronavirus pandemic has complicated the lives of family caregivers, especially those with older loved ones who are most susceptible to COVID-19, the disease...
I taught the U.S. Constitution and Current Events simultaneous at the college level for forty years using the Constitution as written in solving controversies or problems—so well designed was it. Students quickly discovered that there were no issues that could not be resolved. So how should the Coronavirus crisis be resolved under the Constitution? States would be taking the lead. The overall principle of free government and the Constitution as written is to never elevate to a higher level that which can be resolved at a lesser level. P...
Anyone who tries to tell you that the COVID-19 pandemic, and its associated social, political, and economic panics, are good things is an idiot, or trying to sell you some kind of snake oil, or both. Society-wide disasters are always net negatives, or we wouldn't think of them as disasters in the first place. Silver linings are never as shiny as the clouds they run through are large. That doesn't mean silver linings don't exist, though. They do, and some of them are significant. One major silver lining in the United States is that the nation's...
BILLINGS—U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme today urged the public to report potential stockpiling or price gouging of medical supplies needed to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Justice is getting reports of persons using the coronavirus crisis to stockpile urgently needed medical supplies to make windfall profits at the expense of public health and safety. Hoarding these items makes it difficult for healthcare providers and first responders to resist the spread of COVID-19. “Hoarding critically needed medical supplies to get ric...
September 24, 1928 - March 26th, 2020Ruby Luella DePriest, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep March 26th in a Minot nursing home. She was born to Willian and Elma (Thompson) Baker in Appam, North Dakota, near the Canadian and Montana borders. She grew up in Ray, North Dakota and graduated High School in 1946. She played trombone in the band and marched in the Williston May Day parades in every year of the war. During World War II, she also pumped gas at the local gas station, and worked at the...
Snowy Mountain Development Corporation is the nonprofit economic development organization sanctioned by the State of Montana as the Certified Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) in Central Montana responsible for providing business technical assistance to businesses in a six-county area (Fergus, Petroleum, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Wheatland, Judith Basin). SMDC asks that every business in the six-county area that is impacted by the COVID-19, please complete an Economic Injury Worksheet and email it to [email protected]....
Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced mini-grant funding is now available through its Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. All projects will need to demonstrate how they expand Montana agriculture, but given the current public health situation with COVID-19, special attention will be paid to projects that strengthen and expand local food offerings, distribution, and infrastructure.“We’re excited to revive our mini-grant program, and now more than ever we need to invest in our food and ag companies,” said Di...
Break out the tools and garden your way to a healthier mind, body and spirit. Gardeners know and research proves that getting outdoors, digging in the soil and gardening help strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, reduce stress and elevate our mood. Include gardening as a major component of your workout schedule. You’ll stretch and strengthen muscles while promoting cardiovascular health and maintaining bone mass. A University of Arkansas study found that yard work as well as weight training significantly maintained bone density in women o...
The Montana Department of Revenue is warning all Montanans to watch out for scams related to the recently announced federal stimulus package. With recent news of direct payments to Americans based on their 2018 or 2019 tax information, scammers are already contacting individuals, and especially tax preparers, by phone, email, and text, trying to solicit personal, financial and tax information that can be used for identity theft and financial fraud. “It’s tragic that even during a national crisis, criminals are taking advantage of fear and unc...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has distributed more than $215 million to 41 states and Puerto Rico for distribution to 742 eligible counties that will be used to support public schools, roads and specific county programs. “Counties have a unique and symbiotic relationship to the work we do,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “This annual revenue sharing program allows us to help our neighbors, the counties that national forests are proud to call home. These dollars hel...
MSU News Service Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will begin streaming some of its best performances free online in showings scheduled throughout April and May. Beginning Friday, April 3, MSIP Live will show recordings of its recent plays every two weeks via Facebook. Shows will begin at 7 p.m. MDT and be available online for 24 hours. A list of the performances and dates follow: • April 17: “You Can Never Tell” • May 1: “Henry IV, Part I” • May 15: “Twelfth Night” (Shakespeare in the Schools performance) “We have remained focused on our miss...
Commissioners March 23, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Carlson was present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. All in favor? Commissioner Borner and Commissioner Carlson said aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. All in favor? Commissioner Borner and Commissioner Carlson said aye. Motion carried. All board meetings were...
