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HELENA, Mont. -- The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that families who have suffered substantial financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 may now apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Housing Assistance program. “As we ask Montanans to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s important that all Montana families have a home to stay in,” Montana Department of Commerce Director Tara Rice said. “The new Emergency Housing Assistance program takes a big step forward to help make sure more Montanans retain their h...
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 interest areas: Youth Activities, Cultural and Recreational Activities, Community Education, Natural Resources and Community Enhancement. Selection of the recipient will be made through an application process and a grant committee. The final decision is made by the Board of Directors of MVCF. This is the 23nd year...
On Wednesday, April 22, Governor Bullock released his plan to reopen Montana in three phases. As Central Montana begins to move through this process, we in public health want our businesses to be successful while also ensuring the health and safety of both workers and their customers. Before they are allowed to reopen, the Governor’s directive requires that every business MUST complete a “Reopening Plan Agreement,” submit it for review, AND have it approved by their local public health jurisdiction. Locally, the public health agency assigned to...
We wanted to thank all of our great volunteers and faithful patrons that are keeping our Senior center alive and going strong. We are providing grab and go meals to whom ever calls and wants one on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays. The cost for meals are $4.00. We are also sending out more home delivered meals for those that cannot come and pick theirs up. We have had food donations from the community that we are also grateful for. RSVP prints a little inspirational hand out that we send with the home delivered meals. This week we were...
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced a gradual and phased reopening of the state beginning Sunday for individuals, and extending to businesses on Monday. “There are very few states in the country that can say they have seen the number of positive cases decline over these past weeks. Montana can say that because, together, we have made that decline in cases possible,” Governor Bullock said. “While there is reason for optimism this is not a time for celebration. I am going to ask Montanans to continue to go to great lengths to prot...
By Bette Ross A big thank you to VFW Post 4925 that generously sponsored and financially supported this project. Thank you also to the private contributors and support from Northwestern Energy, Montana Department of Transportation and especially our local city officials. The City of Roundup has generously offered to install the flag holders on each of the 34 flag poles. The VFW will be responsible for hanging and removing the flags. For now the flags will be displayed from the War Memorial to...
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $4,047,216 to Montana to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities. Specifically, this funding was awarded to the Montana State University, Inc as an investment to support small rural hospitals in Montana. “Today’s funding gives rural hospitals in Montana critical support to build up their capacity for fighting COVID-19 in their communities,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “This funding, secured by Pres...
WHOSE JOB IS IT? A valuable lesson I learned long ago was to ask “whose problem is this?” Sometimes we think things are our problems to solve, when they really aren’t. They belong to another, or to God Who really owns everything anyway. This was brought home to me when I read a text message from a relative who was criticizing the President of the United States. Now, I have read my Bible through many times over the years and I do not find it written anywhere where God says it is our job to find fault with our leaders. In fact, if you read Romans...
Well I see, that some butthole had to kill all the Beaver that gave so much pleasure to others,along the River Walk trail.Our local high school students enjoyed watching these also.And by someone else's decision we have been deprived of our joy. Our local Coyote population is being depleted.I can understand a rancher protecting his herd using a rifle,this is a swift death for the Coyote. Trappers and their cruelty are another story. A Coyote could lay for days in agony and dying of thirst before the creature who set the trap it was caught in...
When man denies the existence of God, or even believes himself an agnostic he, in effect, replaces God with himself as the highest entity of intelligence. This impacts his political thinking in virtually every way. If God does not exist then he cannot be counted on to manage the planet, thus puny man must. Without faith that God oversees everything for the benefit of man the following could not be understood: the rotation of the planets, sunsets and sunrises, the consistency of gravity, wind speeds and temperature variances—even oxygen l...
On April 25, 2020, US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement commemorating the 75th anniversary of "Elbe Day" -- the day, presaging the end of World War 2 in Europe, when Russian and US troops met near the German towns of Strehla and Torgau. The Wall Street Journal reports that this congenial interaction between the two presidents "stirs concern among" members of Congress and officials at the US Departments of State and Defense. What's inherently controversial about the Trump/Putin statement that...
Local control is returning to our school districts! During these unprecedented times, as the State Superintendent, I have made strong recommendations to the Governor to honor local control and flexibility for our schools. The Governor’s new directive for a phased reopening of our state includes that education decisions should be made by local school trustees while ensuring social distancing guidelines are met. In Montana, we trust our trustees. School districts now have the opportunity to continue distance learning, return to traditional c...
Helena, Montana (April 23rd 2020), the Montana Independent Bankers (MIB) Association released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representative passed a measure to allocate additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as part of its “Phase 3.5” coronavirus stimulus package.” The ‘new’ package includes an additional $310 billion to restart the Paycheck Protection Program and a MIB advocated allocation of those new funds for community banks. “The nation’s state community bank trade associations along with the Inde...
By Madison Hirneisen - The Washington Times - Sunday, April 26, 2020 South Korean health officials say the world has a lot of learn from how the country contained a vicious early outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but told a Washington audience last week South Korea itself has a long way to go before even thinking about declaring victory. Initially one of the hardest-hit epicenters of coronavirus infection, Seoul has been winning high praise for its massive mitigation response to flatten the infection curve and a testing and tracking regimen...
Sylvia Anderson Felton December 22, 1926 – April 16, 2020 Sylvia Anderson Felton departed April 16, 2020 on a cold spring morning in Coryell City. Leaping into to the arms of loved ones gone before. A family gathering will be held at a later date at Highsmith Cemetery in Guadalupe County, TX. Sylvia arrived December 22, 1926 on a warm winter morning in San Antonio, TX. The youngest of Nile and Courtney Giffen Anderson. Most of her youth she lived with family and extended family in San A...
Margaret Maurine Kirch Murphy October 8, 1932 - April 1, 2020 In the early morning of April 1st, 2020, Margaret Kirch Murphy, graduated from this life to the next, with family by her side. Her greatest joys were her husband, three children, their spouses, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Beyond her family, she loved her numerous friends made across the span of her Montana life, from growing up on the Kirch Ranch at Nye, to being a part of the Absarokee, MSU, Birney, Musselshell,...
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...
Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office April 9th – April 15th April 9th- A report of a possible theft came in, Deputy responded A complaint about individuals yelling at cars came in, Deputy was advised A welfare check was requested on a local resident, Deputy perform the check. April 10th- An open door was found on the Community Center, Deputy secured the building A 911 hang-up came in. call back could not be made A report of an individual yelling outside the city offices came in, Deputy responded A 911 came in requesting an Amb...
Each year we set aside one day to honor mothers. And each year we struggle to find the perfect gift to show them we care. Cut flowers are one of the most popular gifts. No dusting and maintenance required, and they are sure to generate a smile. Behavioral research at Rutgers University found the gift of flowers had immediate and long-term benefits no matter the age of the study participants. Participants demonstrated true or excited smiles as well as delight and gratitude when they received flowers. They also reported feeling less depressed, an...
The previous article left the Steffen family at the gala, ground-breaking rodeo held on their property near Bloomfield, Montana in July, 1922, when Clarence was just short of 5 years old, and John was all of 6 months. Our personal introduction to these brothers came in October, 2008. John had been recommended as someone important to Jane's project, and when contacted by telephone, he was cordial and invited us to visit him in Glendive, where he and his brother were living. Having heard from...
Scotch thistle is a robust non-native thistle that is becoming a big issue for Musselshell and Golden Valley Counties. Scotch thistle is not on the Montana State noxious weed list, but has been listed as an invasive species that need to be controlled by both counties Weed Districts. Scotch Thistle was introduced into the United States during the 1880s possibly as an ornamental and /or as a medicinal plant. It is now abundant and problematic in the western U.S. with infestations that can form...
Commissioners April 13, 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 as is. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to approve the minutes after a few grammatical errors are corrected. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Carlson did not have any board meeting but there is a meeting at 10:30 today regarding the pro...
Commissioners April 27, 2020 Agenda 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 Musselshell County Commission Agenda New County website New Business Election Audit Committee. Storage for the Courthouse departments Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks C...
Emmanuel Baptist Church is getting a facelift and updated walkway....
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1 hour YIELD: 6 servings. Ingredients • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted • 1 can (10 ounces) green enchilada sauce • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 9 corn tortillas (6 inches) • 3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese • Optional: minced fresh cilantro, lime wedges, salsa and s...
