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The season of harvest is a season for festivities and joy. The crops that were sewn and tended with hope are gathered, cleaned, sold, and the profit is measured. This year saw many dashed hope as the summer grew hotter and dryer, and the harvest was short of expectation for many. Whether your crop was grains, animals, or just your garden, we can all agree this year was an exceptional struggle for everyone involved in a life of harvest. Thus, the anticipated joyful season has left many with...
Last week's article focused on the benefits of the urban forest on our physical health, but we don't often realize the impact trees have on our mental health. Studies have shown that people who live in cities suffer from higher rates of almost every mental health problem compared to those living in rural areas – 40% higher levels of depression, 20% higher anxiety, and twice the amount of schizophrenia. • Cognition: Adults as well as children who work and play in nature are more attentive, exp...
4-H is the nation's largest youth development program, reaching nearly 7 million youth, ages 5-18, across the country each year. The 4-H program is delivered in all 56 counties and 7 reservations across Montana. Montana 4-H has over 200 different projects with research-based curriculum for youth to choose from. The "learn by doing" approach of these projects encourages youth to experiment, grow from failure, express their ideas and become leaders. In 2020, 4-H youth participated in: 17,917...
It seems the years here in Musselshell County continue to test everyone. The fires just won’t stop for our state, drought has attacked the lands and ranchers suffer with loss of crops. These are times one has to wonder if there is any relief in sight. Our hopes do continue and we all strive to endure these challenges as they are handed out. One relies on simple happy events to get us all through. We all look for those joyous moments through life and it seems the simple things remain c...
Nancy Pelosi, can someone explain to me, how this corrupt, pathological, crackpot liar can sleep at night? Remember during the Chinese Wuhan virus planned demic shut down, how she brazenly ate a bowl of flavored ice cream standing in front of her $24,000 refrigerator? What is wrong with this crazee woman? Now in a years time, she and Senator Chuck Schumer want to pass a all total 15 trillion spending bill! These bills include, free college, free child care, a $6 billion dollar re-location bill for Afghans that Biden brought to the United...
On August 25, two days after the US Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 vaccine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ordered "full vaccination of all members of the Armed Forces." Cue outrage and objection. Some officers have resigned their commissions; some enlisted personnel seem willing to risk court-martial and dishonorable discharge rather than get vaccinated. Some claim the mandate violates their rights or lacks a legal basis. In the quarter century since my honorable discharge from the US Marine Corps,...
Commissioners Meeting September 24, 2021 Minutes The meeting was opened at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present. Secretary Hagstrom was at Election training. Minutes were taken by Clerk Laneva Brainard. Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda for the day was approved after adding Resolution 2021-38, going from Stage 2 Fire Restriction to Stage 1. Rescinding Resolution 2021-22 and moving to Resolution 2021-19, setting Stage 1. The minutes from the September 13, 2021 Road Department meeting and the...
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S AGENDA OCTOBER 1ST, 2021 8:30 Call to order. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old Business Storage for Courthouse/ After new year Fergus Easement Chip Seal on Old Divide Rd. Belveal Property Water Rights Telephone systems Building appraisals New Business Memorandum of Understanding/Golden Valley Co. Grants Rural Development/ Commons sidewalks Historic Tourism Grant/MT Dept of Commerce next Fall Montana Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program 9:00 M...
This month there were 106 calls to 911. Medical received 24 calls. Police received 17 calls. Fire received 4 calls. There were 47 unwarranted calls 7 calls were transferred to another county. 5 test calls. The calls broke down as follows: * Medical call for female that was not responsive. * Medical called for female with COVID. * Police called regarding a vandalized vehicle. * Police called for a possible fight on highway 87 N. * Medical called for a male with breathing difficulties. * Medical called for a male possibly having a stroke. *...
Laurita Marion Welsh, 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, in her home in Roundup, Montana. She and her beloved husband, Egbert (Butch) Welsh, celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on June 28. Born in Rileyville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ivan W and Marie Bolkcom Stevenson. She had two sons, Terry and Dale Bryant, to her first husband. Upon marriage to Egbert, a dairy farmer, they moved to Sherburne, NY, then Colby, WI, and finally they retired in 2010 to a...
Robert “RV” Yates Robert was born in Denver, Colorado to Vernon & Margaret Yates. At an early age he moved to a farm in Seymour, Missouri, where he went to school and farmed the ranch. He graduated high school in 1960 from Seymour where he met his beautiful wife Karen in 1961. RV & Karen had 3 beautiful children Kim, Chris & Mark. In 1965 while Karen was pregnant with Kim, RV was badly burned in a house fire and spent 6 months in the Burn Unit recovering. Shortly after in 1966 they moved to Klein, Mt where RV loved chasing the oil field. The...
Lawrence "Larry" H. Lindstrand Larry passed away on June 8, 2021 in Kirkland, WA. Larry was born in Roundup, Montana on February 14, 1937 to Clarence and Louise Lindstrand. He graduated from Roundup High School in 1955 and from Montana State University in 1959, earning a B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering. In 1958, he married Jacque Sipes. He is survived by his son Scott and daughter-in-law, Diane Lindstrand and his daughter Cheryl "Spike" and son-in-law, Marcel Niederhauser, three grandchildren, Zachary and Zoe Niederhauser and Ava...
Keith Ronald Latham Born 5.28.31- Passed 10.4.20 We lost Keith almost a year ago to Alzheimer's, cancer and Covid. He lived a very full life and proudly served in the Marines, a Koren War Vet, as well as serving one year in Japan. He was also a Navy Reservist. A 1st marriage to Bonnie Bell gave them 3 lovely daughters, Lynn Price, (deceased) (Ken), Lisa Kimmet (Dale), and Lore Latham. Keith married Beverly Gruman, they were married almost 45 years at the time of his passing. He adopted Bev's...
Billy Mac Strong On September 29th, Billy Mac Strong passed away surrounded by his loving wife, Dedra, and his three boys, Gary, Dustin, and Jack. Bill was a humble proud man and loved those nearest to him fiercely. He loved his wife, kids, grandkids, sisters, brothers, dogs, and guns. At the age of 73, there's a lot to say with just few words. He was an Albion Indiana native but loved Montana and the freedom that came with it. He was a Vietnam Veteran where he served as a Staff Sergeant in the...
William (Billy) L. Anderson, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. Billy was born February 24, 1955, to Millie Anderson in Roundup MT. Billy worked at numerous jobs throughout his life, including Gebhardt Sawmill, Walmart, Albertson's and Picchioni's IGA. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Millie and wife, Sheila. He is survived by his stepdaughter, April (Russell) Monin, his step grandsons, Zack, Austin and Kyle and his step great grandson, Matthew. Special thanks for the crew at...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana has set an October 29, 2021, application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic (CSP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners implement conservation practices that provide e...
The Melstone Lady Broncs faced the DGS Lady Bearcats on Thursday in their final home game of the regular season. The Varsity won in 4 sets (25-6, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19)....
The JH B squad lost in 3 sets (14-25, 25-20, 12-15), the JH A squad won in 2 sets (25-23, 25-13)....
The Rangers lost in three straight Saturday....
Come join us as we celebrate our re-branding! Northern Treasures will now be known as Northern Treasures Mercantile. Join us Friday, October 15 at 10 AM for the grand reopening red ribbon cutting. Mayor Sandra Jones will join owner/manager Cheri Tate, along with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Roundup Community Partners. After the ceremony, come into the store to enjoy some fall treats and 50% all items in the store. We are open from 10 AM to 5 PM. The festivities continue...
Governor Greg Gianforte visited Winnett Thursday afternoon. Citizens voiced their concerns over several issues. Among those issues were meeting unfunded mandates for emergency services, feeding and watering an overabundance of wildlife by farmers and ranchers, and seemingly never-ending hang-ups in getting a contract signed for the Community Development Block Grant that was awarded to the Petroleum County Community Center....
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings. Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It's packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon makes a yummy garnish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped sweet orange pepper 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 2 cups 2% milk 2 medium red potatoes, cubed 1...
