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The deadline to apply for a Musselshell Valley Community Foundation Grant is approaching. Grants will be awarded in May to a charitable project in our region. Applications along with grant guidelines can be picked up at the Roundup City Office or found online at mvcommunityfoundation.com and are due May 1st 2020. The Musselshell Valley Community Foundation was established in 1997 to create an endowment for the benefit of the people of the Musselshell Valley River Region. Each year grants are awarded to charitable projects within the following...
Through the Rural Health Development Hospital Improvement Grant several eastern Montana facilities have banded together to provide support for each other on a regional basis. It is designed to provide additional funding for hospitals for capital purchases, quality improvements and for creating cost savings and operational efficiencies. The grant is meant to benefit smaller facilities in implementing improvements in their facilities on an annual basis. The Hospital Improvement Grant has been established since 2009 and has distributed over...
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times Americans who were duped by Chinese misinformation over the coronavirus crisis could sue the Chinese government in U.S. courts under new legislation introduced in Congress on Friday. Rep. Chris Smith, New Jersey Republican, said the bill strips sovereign immunity from China and any other country that misleads the World Health Organization, giving Americans the ability to pursue Beijing in court. “Knowing full well that they had a deadly and highly contagious disease on their hands, as late as m...
Just a quick note to everyone that lives in the Roundup, Montana area. Our 4th of July Entertainment has NOT been cancelled and as of right now the committees are working hard to bring another quality event to our great community in 2020. We look forward to your continued support for RIDE by purchasing wrist bands for yourself and friends and family members. Let’s keep this tradition going for our business community....
HELENA, MT- The Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased announce 98 Montana high school seniors have been awarded $1,000 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. The Youth Serve Montana Scholarship was created to promote volunteerism among high school students. Funds are available through support from Montana Campus Compact, a network of Montana campuses committed to community service; Reach Higher Montana, a nonprofit dedicated to helping students pursue and fund p...
The Musselshell-Golden Valley Extension office now has seed potatoes. The seed is sourced from Holbrook Seed Potatoes located in Twin Bridges, Montana. The importance of using certified seed potatoes is to prevent the spread of devastating potato diseases commonly found from using poor quality seed. The varieties available through the office include Huckleberry Gold, Yukon Gem, German Butterball, Classic Russet, and Norland Dark Red for $1 per pound. Once the seed is gone, we will not have any...
Billings, MT—Billings Clinic is asking for donations of cloth masks from the sewing community to distribute to patients and guests who come to their facilities for care. 360- Office Solutions has generously offered to serve as the drop off location for cloth masks in Billings at 3676 Pierce Pkwy or at their locations around the state. Billings Clinic will take care of laundering the masks before distributing to patients and guests. They are only able to collect completed masks, not mask materials, so they are asking that sewers please use t...
April Employee Spotlight: Natalie Austin! What is your role at RMH? ER / Floor Registered Nurse How long have you been working at RMH? 7 years What aspect of your role do you enjoy the most? I enjoy taking care of the people in my community What kinds of hobbies and interests do you have outside of work? Gardening and baking Where would you like to go on a dream vacation? Thailand What did you want to be when growing up? A Cardiologist or a fighter pilot What brought you to Roundup? My family...
If you choose to accept this mission brought to you by Musselshell-Golden Valley Extension. . . A 14-day hunt starting April 22nd – May 6th. The winner be determined by spending the most time/steps taken to get photos of the following (when appropriate, try to identify the animal or plant): 1. Antler shed 2. Something growing in the garden 3. Seed pod 4. Nest 5. Shadow 6. Something green 7. Weed 8. Sunset 9. A baby animal 10. Pinecone 11. A bridge 12. American flag Get creative and have fun! Enjoy the great outdoors while practicing social d...
God’s Great Love I just simply want to share some thoughts as I look back upon the Resurrection weekend. This column will deal primarily with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Hopefully, next week, we can dive into His resurrection. My mind often wants to understand the "whys." For instance, why is the world the way it is? Why pandemic, or some of the pure evil that arises in the world we live in. Although the answers may be somewhat complicated, they are at heart straightforward. God created man perfectly. Then why are we like we are today. In...
I am so glad that I am the kind of person who has the guts to paddle her own canoe! Especially during a needless panic as were are experiencing in this country. I saw people here in Roundup acting like madmen and women over toilet paper for a disease that is RESPIRATORY. Hoarding hand sanitizers and face masks.As I write this,the United States has 16 million people unemployed and ONLY 14,880 Americans dead from complications from Wuhan virus.Ask yourself,was it worth shutting the country down? If you want real Montana news,go to...
Our government operates on a system of checks and balances. This system was put into place to ensure that all citizens’ rights are protected at all times. During this ongoing “state of emergency,” we believe it is paramount we work to ensure that the rights of our citizens and the Constitution are protected. The trickle-down effect of unilateral decisions from one branch of government can have grave consequences for us all – undermining our system of government and usurping the rights of Montanans. Now, more than ever, we must all work together...
Rural Local Governments Left Out of CARES Act HELENA, MT – Local Government is at the front lines of the COVID-19 response, including our law enforcement, health departments, health officers, county-owned medical facilities, and through our work with local private providers and facilities. Montana’s counties are working hard to ensure continuity of operations and service delivery during this nation-wide pandemic while keeping the public as safe as possible. County operations are being modified to comply with protective measures while still pro...
Commissioners April 6, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Carlson was present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the agenda after adding to discuss solar power for flag poles at the cemeteries. Sign the updated medical rate renewal for MACo and appoint Commissioner Carlson for the Hospital District board. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the March 23, 2020 minutes. Commissioner...
Phillip B. Wendling was born January 17, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Edward and Evelyn Wending. He married (later divorced) Carol Beamish and raised four daughters. He was a licensed Master Plumber and served as a Journeyman for the Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 34 in St. Paul, MN for over 30 years. Phil was a bull and bronc rider who finally made his way to Montana in 1995. Phil was known for his strength, generosity, love for animals, and quick wit. A few days before he passed he crafted...
John Murray Phillips went to be with Jesus at the age of 72, on March 28, 2020, in Great Falls, Montana. John was born on February 24, 1948 to Eldon and Clara (Juergens) Phillips in Lewistown, Montana. He attended school in Winnett until he joined the Army. John served three years including one tour in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. Upon his return from Vietnam, he married Linda Moore. Although, the union was not permanent they had four children and two step-children together. John spent...
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA APRIL 20th, 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. Lights at cemeteries New County website New Business Election Audit Committee. Storage for the Courthouse departments Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks Coal Board App...
The Friends of Roundup Community Library are planning to host their Annual Used Book Sale this summer. The dates have been set for Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13, 2020. Of course, the event may occur on those dates or be rescheduled for later in the summer. The status of the corona pandemic and the well-being of the members of our community will be determining factors for the event taking place. In any case, please note that the Friends want to share the donated books with all of you. We will keep you posted. If you have further...
Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like habit and amazing longevity. Peonies blend nicely with other perennials and are a good addition to both formal and informal garden designs. The peony’s sumptuous flowers and captivating fragrance have been admired by generations of gardeners. While many other plants come and go, peonies have staying power. The variety ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ was intro...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN – In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Montana State University will offer all its summer 2020 courses through online and remote delivery, the university announced today. The university has four-, six-, eight- and 12-week online and remote offerings with different start times during the spring and summer to accommodate students’ schedules. “Summer school is a great option for traditional and non-traditional students during what could be an extended period of social distancing and stay-at-home orders,” said MS...
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 8 servings. Ingredients • 1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 2 tablespoons butter, divided • 1/2 cup chopped red onion • 5 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley • 8 thin-cut boneless pork loin chops (about 3 ounces each) • 8 slices Swiss cheese • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper Directions •1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook b...
Marshall Swearingen, MSU News Service BOZEMAN — In the effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and treat infected patients, special equipment that performs cutting-edge research at Montana State University has been repurposed to help Gallatin County health care providers. Before the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, formally named SARS-CoV-2, a machine in MSU researcher Michelle Flenniken's lab called a qPCR analyzer was used to detect viruses that attack bees and other pollinators around the state. Now it has been temporarily m...
Who possibly could have resisted this flyer, reproduced exactly as it was written? "Some of the most astounding Wild West Features ever seen in the state will be exhibited to the public. They will consist of saddle riding, bareback riding, steer riding, etc. These horses are the wildest and most untamable that ever grew hair. If you don't believe it come and seem [sic] them – Cow Boy Running Race, Keg Roping, Potato Race on Horse Back – Big Bowery Dance at Night – Admission 50c ... Fred Dreye...
