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Bull Mountain Spray Foam operated by Willis and Alvin Hochstetler, sons of Jacob Hochstetler of Elk Country Builders. The young men have recently began running the spray foam insulation business and have already done three jobs with many more lined up. Willis had recently visited his brother in Wisconsin, and fell in love with the business and with support has started the business locally. Willis explains that the process can be done on any type of building. It is water proof, wind proof, and...
(cont’d from last week) In 2015, the Tree Board, at the recommendation and with the assistance of Area Forester of the Northeast Land Office, Josh Stoychoff, made the decision to expand its efforts into the residential areas of the city. As nearly as can be determined, the majority of Roundup’s urban forest was planted in the early 1940’s and consists primarily of Green ash and Siberian elm, which are rapidly aging out. One of the goals of the board besides addressing this aging tree popul...
Resist U.S. Attorney General’s Attack on Parents I was shocked to learn last week that U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has directed the FBI and federal prosecutors to charge parents who speak up at school board meetings under domestic terrorism and civil rights laws. Acting U.S. Attorney for Montana Leif Johnson delivered this message to the Montana County Attorneys Association, and has provided a follow-up letter explaining the federal claim of urgency in this matter. As a local prosecutor enforcing Montana state laws, I have worked w...
President Joe Biden wants the Occupational Safety & Health Administration to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all workers at companies with more than 100 employees. Local governments from sea to shining sea, including those of New York City and San Francisco, have conscripted business owners as "vaccination passport" inspectors, forbidding them to serve customers whose papers aren't in order. Florida governor Ron DeSantis and Texas governor Greg Abbott, on the other hand, are attempting to mandate that businesses may NOT condition employment...
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty: Appearing on Oct. 20 was: Michael Paul Nohrenberg, 57, of Ryegate, on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute meth. If convicted of the most serious crime, N...
Commissioners Meeting October 22, 2021 Agenda 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 Maintenance...
County Commissioner Meeting Minutes October 8, 2021 The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Goffena. Commissioner Turley and Commissioner Pancratz were present. Clerk and Recorder Tomassi took the minutes for today’s meeting. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the minutes after adding CFO Kirk is working on a more efficient way to track grants and accounts receivable. C...
The junior varsity came back from losing the first game to win the second, but ultimately fell to Malta 1-3....
The Rangers lost to the visiting Mustangs 12-25, 12-25, 16-25....
The Melstone Lady Broncs packed the place in pink on Thursday night as they faced the Roberts Lady Rockets. Melstone won in four sets (25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 25-15)....
The Melstone Jr. High basketball teams played against the Plevna Cougars at home on Saturday, October 23rd. The Melstone Jr. High boys lost 33-55 and the Melstone Jr. High girls won 51-10....
Announces Opening of State-Sponsored Monoclonal Antibody Clinic in Press Conference at St. James HELENA, Mont. – In an early afternoon press conference, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the opening of Montana’s first state-sponsored monoclonal antibody (mAb) clinic at St. James Healthcare in Butte. “Monoclonal antibody treatments are a life-saving tool to treat COVID-19 in vulnerable Montanans, reduce the strain on our hospitals, and open up ICU beds for the most critical patients,” Gov. Gianforte said. “This state-facilitated clinic is...
NorthWestern Energy, a leader in delivering clean, affordable energy, is adding the 24/7 energy resource, the Laurel Generating Station, to our 70% carbon-free power serving Montana today to ensure continued reliable energy service. Additional 24/7 on-demand energy sources are required in order to add more renewable, variable resources – wind and solar – to keep the grid stable as we transition to an even cleaner energy future. The Laurel Generating Station is located near other industrial operations and NorthWestern Energy is committed to env...
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + standing Cook: 15 min. YIELD: 14 servings (3/4 cup each). My grandmother lived in the Appalachian Mountains and always served straight-from-the-garden corn and beans. I updated her dish with quinoa and herbs. — Kari Napier, Louisville, Kentucky Ingredients: 3 medium sweet red peppers 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups vegetable stock 2 cups heavy whipping crea...
