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On June 18, 2021, we held our annual Appreciation dinner to recognize our amazing volunteers for their service for 2020. We were unable to hold the event last year due to COVID. 70 volunteers and guests attended the dinner. Executive Director of Area II Agency on Aging, Marcy Brookie, started us off with a welcome speech. Where she introduced our new Director, Shirley Swanson and our Volunteer Coordinator Shelley Halvorson. Our guest speaker, Dale Alger, shared a wonderful story of his Grandpare...
Roundup Memorial Healthcare (RMH) has begun the demolition phase of the Base DR X-Ray Acquisition Project. The 15-year-old Computed Radiography fixed x-ray system is being replaced with a new state-of-the-art Digital Radiography x-ray. The project includes the new equipment, room renovations required to house the system including new flooring, paint, and cabinets, as well as the associated costs for the required IT, emergency power, wiring, and software. This upgrade will provide our staff with...
This year, the VFW celebrates 75 years of the Roundup Post 4925. The Roundup VFW Post was established on January 27th, 1946. The post currently has forty-six members, around fifteen attend the weekly meetings. To name a few of the Roundup Veterans, who do the majority of the fundraisers and events include; Dan Barta, John Steigan, Bill Strong, Dave Liggett, Kurt Lang, Duane Snook (also with R.I.D.E.), Larry Ross (also with R.I.D.E.), Ron Carlson, and Bill Turner. The other members help as well. This year the VFW has special plans for the...
On Saturday June 19, 2021, Roundup airport hosted an annual breakfast that saw many interesting aircraft fly in from around the state. Airport Chairman Kelly Gebhardt presented certificate of appreciation to Doug Parrot who has worked through the years to make Roundup airport a first-class destination for many airmen. Also honored were Gary Wolterman from Columbus who has given many area pilots their instruction and check rides to gain their pilots licenses. Absent but honored was Astronaut...
WHEREAS: the current conditions of drying grasses and very little moisture in Musselshell County make wildfire an imminent danger, and WHEREAS: the extreme fire conditions may persist indefinitely, and WHEREAS: any fire situation could easily become larger than Musselshell county's resources could handle, and WHEREAS: activity in the County forest areas increase the chance of a wildfire, and WHEREAS: the Musselshell County Fire Warden/DES and Musselshell County Fire Council recommend Stage 1 restrictions in order to reduce the possibility of...
Should you take the Covid vaccine? The big message implied by the mass media is "If you take a covid vaccine, you will be permanently safe from Covid". The fine print says "There's a small chance you might get Covid after the shot". Apart from the legal fine print and concerns about the safety of various Covid vaccines there is a larger issue about vaccines that no one is talking about. Over the long haul vaccines do not work. The reason has to do with the very essence of viruses & vaccines. When a virus enters a human body it wants to make cop...
Bittersweet is that taste left after laughter following inappropriate words or actions by our elected officials. The entertaining, but inappropriate, reactions by some elected officials (representing states addicted to income from petroleum), following the cessation of new drilling permits for oil and gas on public land and water, evokes such a bittersweet taste. The officials’ short term fixation on monies derived from the production and sales of such a globally fatal substance is really no better than that fixation of those who profit from t...
The Declaration of Independence ends with one of the most passionate appeals ever put to words and memorized by yesterday’s grade school child. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” This document would bring on war against the then greatest power on earth, and no European strategist gave the Patriots a ghost of a chance of winning—yet they stood. Signers would be seen as traitors to the mother...
Rep. Rosendale In theory there is nothing wrong with a celebration of emancipation. The freeing of the slaves was one of the great steps forward for this country, an end to the darkest chapter in American history. But we don’t live in theory. Our politics happens in practice, and in practice the vote that elevated “Juneteenth National Independence Day” to the status of a federal holiday is a disaster for those who hold that our country is good, our Constitution a great charter of liberty, and that the nation is to be commended for its progr...
On March 14, Missouri governor Mike Parson signed HB 85, aka the Second Amendment Preservation Act, into law. HB 85's first two sections can reasonably be read as "nullification" of a sort, insofar as they point out the unconstitutionality of a number of federal laws that violate the Second Amendment. Oddly, however, the US Department of Justice seems more concerned with its third and fourth sections of the bill, which prohibit Missouri's courts and law enforcement agencies from enforcing, or assisting with the enforcement of, those unconstitut...
Scott Alan Fraser, 44, of Belgrade, MT, formally of Roundup , passed away on November 18, 2020 in his home, surrounded by loved ones, following a battle with esophageal cancer. He was born to Jerry and Emma (Gilbert) Fraser on January 28, 1976. While attending RHS, Scott participated in football, basketball, and golf and played the saxophone in the band. He was also involved in the student council where he served two terms as student body president and was a member of the National Honor...
Wilfred "Bill" Stanley Adolph went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 15th, in Sun City, Arizona. He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. He was a loving spouse, devoted father, avid outdoorsman and friend to all. He lived his life embracing his core beliefs of God, family and country, always maintaining his sense of humor. Bill grew up outside of Roundup and graduated from Roundup High School in 1944. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy and served two tours of duty...
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA JUNE 25th, 2021 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old Business Extension Office repairs Storage for Courthouse Departments Fergus Easement Chip Seal on Old Divide Road Belveal Property Water Rights Telephone systems New Business Grants Rural Development/ Commons sidewalks Historic Tourism Grant/MT Dept of Commerce next Fall Montana Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program 9:00 County Agent Solf 9:30 Aflac 10:00 Brad M...
Commissioners Meeting June 11, 2021 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley was present. Commissioner Pancratz was absent. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the minutes from the June 4, 2021 meeting as is. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Commissioner Pancratz approved the minutes prior to today’s meeting. Motion carried. Commissioner G...
(Roundup, Mt), June 21, 2021 – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Musselshell County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline. “In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said CED Michelle Blegen, FSA’s County Executive Director in Musselshell County. “Our FSA staff is available to assist producers in completing acreage r...
By MSU News Service Montana State University Extension has released a new MontGuide providing information about selecting an attorney to develop and implement an estate plan or to provide legal help with the probate process. "When selecting an attorney to help develop an estate plan, it is helpful to have one who is well-informed about Montana will and trust laws and other legal tools," said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. "You want the attorney to develop an estate plan tailored to your needs by considering your...
“The ARPA funds we’re distributing today to these five towns provides them with the authority to address their individual needs, from supporting those impacted by the pandemic to investing in infrastructure,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said. Towns will receive the following funding amounts based on criteria outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury: Melstone: $14,049.16 Today’s funding announcement follows nearly $43 million announced for 116 Montana cities and towns. More information about the program may be found through guidance from the U.S. De...
MONTANA – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that 47 Montana communities will share more than $25 million in infrastructure grants through the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP). "Commerce is proud to partner with Montana communities to ensure the affordability of important projects like these," Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. "These grants will help local communities address infrastructure and public facility needs while promoting the health and safety of residents across Montana." MCEP infrastructure grants are u...
By: Cate Cota Last weekend, the Roundup Swim Team had 13 swimmers participate in the meet at Glasgow. There were 289 swimmers total competing last weekend, so the bar was set high for qualifying! The top 12 competitors from Saturday moved on to swimming finals on Sunday. Here are the results from last weekend! 8 & Under Boys Nash Gift: 25 Free – 33.39, 5th place, 25 Back – 31.81, 5th place, 50 Free – 1:16.50, 13th place 8 & Under Girls Anabella Fluet: 25 Free – 2:12.80, 47th place Violet Hill: 25 Free – 40.72, 32nd place, 50 Free – 1:40.57, 27...
The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Montana University System Honor Scholarship to a student in the local area. The MUS Honor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Board of Regents that waives undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters at any campus of the Montana University System or Dawson, Flathead Valley or Miles community colleges. The scholarship’s average value is $20,000. It is the most prestigious scholarship offered centrally by the Montana University System. Students offered this s...
Cymbeline, one of Shakespeare’s lesser known plays, is coming to Roundup. Cymbeline, like The Winter's Tale and The Tempest, is one of Shakespeare ’s genre-defying later plays referred to as romances or tragicomedies. The happy ending of the production distinguishes it from Shakespeare’s earlier histories and tragedies. Though the play emphasizes the danger and power of evil and death, these forces are never victorious, yet loom ever-present in the story. Set in pre-Christian Britain, there...
POLSON, Mont.— Senator Greg Hertz, R-Polson, announced today that the Legislature is withdrawing its subpoenas for records from Montana's Supreme Court justices and court administrator. Hertz chairs the Legislature's Special Select Committee on Judicial Accountability and Transparency that was formed to investigate troubling conduct within the judicial branch, including the deletion of public records, failure to recuse judges who had pre-judged legislation, and questionable use of state resources. "The Legislature's position all along has b...
BILLINGS – Anglers and water skiers can return to Cooney Reservoir following an emergency closure. Aerial firefighters had been scooping water from the reservoir to drop on the Robertson Draw fire near Red Lodge. The fire is now 45 percent contained, and firefighters are using the Buffalo Bill Reservoir in Wyoming as the primary water source to treat the fire. Cooney Reservoir is open until further notice. Cooney State Park is open to camping and day use. Campfires are still banned at all Fish, Wildlife & Parks properties in Carbon, Y...
The reorganization meeting of the Board of Trustees for School Districts 55 & 55H was called to order at 8:02 PM, on Monday, May 10, 2021 by Chairperson Vandeberg. Tom Vandeberg and Brenda Serrano were sworn in by Darcie Hetrick, County Superintendent of Schools. Chairperson Vandeberg explained points of procedure and then called for nominations from the floor for the position of Chairperson. Chairperson Nominations Trustees Brewer and Bedford nominated Tom Vandeberg as Chairperson. Nomination carried by a unanimous vote. Vice-Chairperson...
BILLINGS – A ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in an ownership dispute of an abandoned railroad right of way near Noxon, Montana, held that the United States retained ownership under the National Trails System Improvement Act, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said today. In an opinion issued on June 21, the Ninth Circuit ruled for the United States on a plaintiff’s appeal from the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana in a case before U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen. "This is an important decision for peo...
