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While there have been many struggles in 2020, there is always a ray of light, and one of those lights is the Rimrock Flower Farm. Owen and Andi Thatcher moved here two years ago from Northern California with her husband who was originally from Harlowtown. Without any previous experience and a desire to produce, Andi began researching flower farming, and with the help of her husband, who is a lineman for the power company, they decided to take the leap and start the farm. They have hand farmed...
Why has Mike Goffena & Mike Turley been spending time in Kevin Peterson's office? Why did Mike Goffena vote down a resolution submitted by Peterson? Why did Mike Turley concur with Goffena on the decision to vote down the resolution? Was the opinion of outside attorney Peter Michael Meloy so overwhelmingly convincing that to support the resolution would have been political suicide? If the resolution was so bad, why did Peterson even propose it? These are questions that the taxpayers of...
Friends of Musselshell School, Inc. (FoMS) and the spectacular talents of the Illustrious Musselshell Players are presenting Happy Birthday Dear Grandpa, an entertaining farce written by Michal Jacot at the Musselshell School. The dinner theatre will be held two nights, Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19. A matinee performance follows on Sunday, September 20. Happy Birthday Dear Grandpa is a light-hearted play featuring Walter “Grandpa” Hartley. He is a crusty, crabby, sour, bad-tempered man of 96 who is determined to tell the wor...
A large new artwork has been proudly placed in the First Security Bank of Roundup for display during the next two weeks till Labor Day weekend. The artwork, by Jerry Locati, named "Royal Guardian", is a very large scale giclee of an Elk, that will be raffled as a donation for the Petroleum County Community Center, (PCCC). It will be on display for two weeks in Roundup, two weeks at The Breaks Store in Winnett, then it will move to Lewistown for a tour of businesses, then to the Garfield County...
The historic Central School sandstone building is still waiting patiently in Roundup for its makeover. Developer Randy Hafer said last week that he has still been diligently working on the development project that will transform the school into quality residential apartments. When he heard nearly a year ago about a low interest federal housing loan that would be a good fit for the project, he decided to apply to fill in a piece of the financing necessary to complete the project. The loan will replace an anticipated higher interest loan from a b...
After much pondering the last few weeks, decided I should respond to statements made by Adam Carlson about me and my actions. STATEMENT: Adam Carlson stated I was the original writer of the workers compensation policy through Key Insurance and I would receive compensation for the life of the policy. FACT: I was not the original writer of the policy, Susan Mikkelson was and I have not received commissions from Key Insurance since 2013. I was just trying to support a local business which pays county property tax and employs local people....
(Helena, Mont.)—The Montana Shooting Sports Association recently endorsed Matt Rosendale as the only candidate in the race for Montana's lone Congressional seat that will protect the 2nd Amendment Rights of Montanans. "We highly recommend [Matt Rosendale] to the voters of Montana in the General Election," wrote Montana Shooting Sports Association President, Gary Marbut. "We believe it is important to elect people to public office in Montana who believe in the rights reserved to the people by our constitutions, state and federal, and e...
It is the responsibility of our elected leaders to ensure the safety of the citizens they represent. However, in Democrat-led cities and states, misguided officials have ignored the safety of a majority of their constituents to follow a political agenda. We’ve all seen the results. Matt Rosendale has shown strong leadership, stating unequivocally that he supports Montana law enforcement and that he will stand strong against misguided attempts to abolish or defund police, which would put the public at risk. Now more than ever, we need Matt R...
What a shameful performance this Progressive Socialist Democrat party put on at the DNC ! Not ONE American flag behind their candidates, The Nut and Slut, formerly known as, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. I'd be damned before voting for anyone who will not fly our nation's flag or shows respect for this nation! Nancy Kemler Roundup...
"Facebook Employees Are Outraged At Mark Zuckerberg's Explanations Of How It Handled The Kenosha Violence," reads the headline at Buzzfeed. One such employee asks "[a]t what point do we take responsibility for enabling hate filled bile to spread across our services?" The apparent outrage and the specific question both conflict with Facebook's mission statement ("to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected") and the second half of its vision statement ("to discover what's going on in the world, and to share and...
Some have believed our “protests” resulting in burning cities are spontaneous, recent data shows them instead planned and coordinated. Two new ones are directed for September. The message sent out by the Canadian far-left group Adbusters as “Tactical Briefing #1” calling all Americans to rise up and take the presidency from Trump, lays out two important preplanned pre-election events and dates. The first is happening now. “Stay in the streets in August [and] Build for UNITED NATIONWIDE MASS PROTEST Saturday, September 5 [and] DEMAND TRUMP PEN...
By Andrew Langer Vladimir Putin is arguably the free world's most dangerous foe. In the past few years alone, he has invaded Ukraine, propped up murderous dictators in Syria and Iran, and even meddled in America's elections. Now, Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) have a plan to stop him. The three recently shepherded a bipartisan sanctions package through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The senators' hearts are in the right place. But unfortunately, their package is so poorly targeted, it'd hurt...
As we debate how to improve our country’s healthcare system, we must consider how any proposal would affect small businesses and the millions of Americans they employ. As a small business owner, I know that a new government-controlled health insurance system like Medicare for All or the Public Option is absolutely the wrong way to go. Instead, we must build on what works within our current healthcare system while making care more affordable. Experts warn that Medicare for All would increase federal spending by $32 trillion in its first d...
Jean Lang of Musselshell, Montana met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020. Mom was born February 28th, 1930 to Math and Adela Hjelvik. She graduated from the Sumatra school and then met the love of her life and our Dad, Chris Lang. They were married on June 9th, 1949. Mom and Dad worked side by side taking care of their five children and working a sheep ranch. She worked 40+ years for the United States Post Office starting in Melstone and then as Postmaster in Ingomar. She loved...
Happenings at the Musselshell County Sheriff’s Office8/12-8/188/12A 911 came in requesting an ambulance for an individual who was possibly having a stroke. Ambulance and Deputy respondedA 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dial.A 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dialA 911 came in reporting a previous fire has flared back up. Dean creek Fire respondedA 911 came in, it was found to be an accidental dialA 911 came in with possible information on a missing person. A 911 came in requesting the ambulance for an individual w...
HRDC 7 announces immediate availability of COVID-19 Special Circumstance Scholarships. These grants are open to families in the 14 county service area, including Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Fallon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Powder River, Rosebud, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Treasure, Wheatland, and Yellowstone counties. The grants provide scholarships for families requiring in-home child care with unique or special circumstances that prevent their child(ren) from returning to school and/or child care. “This grant program affords families a...
DENVER - Flood insurance rate map changes for the Musselshell River through Golden Valley County are nearing completion. The new maps will provide more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance. The mapping project was initiated several years ago by counties along the Musselshell River and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). It is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management...
By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times - Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced plans Sunday to surge police into Portland — including FBI agents — to get a handle on violence that has continued nightly over the last few months. Ms. Brown, a Democrat, blamed the violence on right-wing groups she said were “looking for a fight,” though the vast majority of mayhem since late May has been Antifa or Black Lives Matter protesters who have engaged in near-nightly clashes with police. She acknowledged those clashes have stretched the Portland Police...
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking for public comments on a proposal to buy 5,677 acres that would provide critical wildlife habitat and public access to the Snowy Mountains in Golden Valley County. The comments will help FWP measure public interest and support for the proposal and identify potential issues that would require further analysis. They also could provide insight for refining the proposal or developing alternatives. The property, north of Ryegate, encompasses short-grass prairie, foothill and mountain habitats a...
Rural communities across Montana are grappling with ideas and solutions for keeping their local communities’ great places to live, work and raise a family. Musselshell-Golden Valley Extension is excited to be offering a series of virtual statewide gatherings called Reimagining Rural that is designed to bring people together who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural places, growing local capacity and who are eager to learn, connect and lead local change. The series includes three statewide virtual sessions for rural communities a...
Roundup Backpack Program (RBP) is a non-profit organization focused on tackling food insecurity in our community. The organization distributes weekend food to Roundup kids. The qualifying child/young adult is recommended by the teachers or school staff or as a request by the parent(s). This is done discreetly to protect the identity of the recipient. There is an opt-out letter in the first bag that is sent home for those that do not feel the need for it. We work to serve children of all ages, including Head Start, Elementary, Junior High and...
The Central Montana Learning Resource Center Cooperative will be screening students in Melstone, Roundup, Lavina, Ryegate, Golden Valley Colony, Harlowton, Martinsdale Colony, Deerfield Colony, Duncan Ranch Colony, Judith Gap, Hobson, Stanford, Surprise Creek Colony, Geyser, Moore, King Colony, Spring Creek Colony, Roy, Winifred, Grass Range, Ayers Colony, Denton, Winnett and Lewistown to identify those who may have hearing difficulties. The screenings will begin toward the first of September and will continue until approximately the middle of...
8It is with very heavy hearts, we have come to the decision to cancel our 25th Annual Musselshell Valley Tradeshow.We have discussed different venue ideas and different dates and times. With the COVID-19 guidelines we would have to follow, it would be an insurmountable task to produce this event. We will be refunding any deposits made, starting next week. Any questions, you can call us at 323-1403.Again, we tried very hard to bring the Trade Show to our community.Please be kind.Our sincerest apologies.Thank You....
Commissioner August 31, 2020 Agenda 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old business Extension Office repairs Deed for the Melstone property. Lights at cemeteries New County website Storage for Courthouse Departments Groundwater Monitoring/Farmers Union New Business COVID-19 reimbursement money. FWP lease agreement Grants Rural Development/Commons sidewalks Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) 9:00 INTERSTATE ENGINEERING 9:30 Road CAP IMP for the bridge...
Commissioners August 17, 2020 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Borner. Commissioner Goffena was present. Mike Turley was present for observation for the day. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the August 10, 2020 minutes. Commissioner Borner seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Borner attended a MACo Townhall meeting on Monday August 10, 2020. The...
