Articles from the August 16, 2023 edition


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  • Roundup's Pine Ridge Golf Course Keeps Improving

    Lura Pitman|Aug 16, 2023

    One of Roundup's most underrated features is our incredible golf course. It is a true gem for our community and a draw for visitors. The 9-hole course features 2,849 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. Employee Fred Tellez updated me on some of the ongoing events and programs at the Golf Course. There is a "TGIF Scramble" every Friday, a twenty dollar "Twilight Special" after 5pm that includes a cart, and Cars for Pars upcoming event Sunday August 20th from 11-3pm. Also, there...

  • EDUCATION TECH GRANTS AVAILABLE

    Aug 16, 2023

    Mid-Rivers Communications, telecommunications service provider to 30,000 square miles of Eastern and Central Montana, is proud to announce the availability of up to $80,000 in grants! Education Tech Grants are offered by Mid-Rivers when funds are available for this purpose from the Mid-Rivers Fund for Education, which is funded by cooperative members’ Unclaimed Capital Credits. Mid-Rivers recognizes the power of broadband as a solution. Broadband can build bridges between generations, provide access to boundless educational opportunities, stren...

  • Good news Roundup!

    Aug 16, 2023

    As many of you know the City has been working for more than 15 years to bring a new source of a of water to our city. A better quality of water has been the number 1 priority in every community needs assessment the city has had done. The good news is that pipe is being laid in the ground and the new water is expected to be here by the end of next year. As expected there will be a water rate increase at that time but the city will do everything we can to keep that increase as minimal as possible. Look for public meetings or hearings throughout...

  • Book Sale Scheduled

    Aug 16, 2023

    Readers rejoice! The Friends of Roundup Community Library will host its annual used book sale August 25 and 26 at the Masonic Hall, 405 Main Street. On Friday, August 25, the hours will be 10 AM to 6 PM, while on Saturday, August 26, the hours will be 10 AM to 1 PM. (Please note the time change.) Friday’s book prices are $.25 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardbacks. Saturday’s fill the bag or sack day prices are $1..00 or $2.00. Stop by to find new authors, favorite authors, fiction, and nonfiction, all genres. The Friends thank all those rea...

  • Three Coal-Impacted Montana Communities Receive Over $627,000 in Grant Funding

    Aug 16, 2023

    Funding used for crucial community development and public safety projects HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that over $627,000 in grant funding has been awarded to three Montana communities to support vital public safety and development projects in coal-impacted areas. The funding was allocated to these communities by the Montana Coal Board. The grant awards will allow Ashland residents to continue using their gymnasium for community activities and sporting events; help Big Horn County residents receive speciali...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Harold Pease PhD|Aug 16, 2023

    “Can You Ring Your Dad?” Archer Testimony Decimates Joe Biden These five words “Can You Ring Your Dad,” were never openly said but certainly implied in the approximently 20 calls Joe Biden, then Vice President under Barack Obama, had with Hunter Biden’s business associates from 2014 forward. Devon Archer’s testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability chaired by James Comer, dismantled all the lies Joe had told for many years that he knew nothing of his sons overseas business dealings. Instead he was at the very center...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Aug 16, 2023

    Thanks to the Democrat Joe Biden open border policy we now see the ancient disease known as Leprosy in our country. This terrible highly contagious disease caused by filth,was so rampant in ancient Rome, that the Romans placed people with Leprosy in caves outside city limits or on isolated islands away from the general public. Central Florida has several cases.Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that affects skin and the human nervous system.It is HIGHLY contagious. We also are seeing malaria in our nation once again. Malaria made it's...

  • Rep. Rosendale Sends Letter Condemning Dept. of Education for Defunding Hunting Safety and Archery at Montana Schools

    Aug 16, 2023

    Recently, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) led a letter with Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-03) and Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona condemning the Department of Education’s decision to defund hunting safety and archery programs at Montana schools as part of their so-called Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. “The Department of Education is deliberately misinterpreting the statute to insinuate that hunting safety and archery courses are dangerous and should not exist in schools,” said Rep. Rosen...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Aug 16, 2023

    Commissioners August 11, 2023 Agenda CALL TO ORDER 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes Commissioner Board information Old business Telephone systems Thimble expansion New Business Grants A.R.E.S R.P.A. Minimum Allocation 9:00 Justice of the Peace Marking 9:30 Bobbi Rouns/Compliance 10:00 County Agent Solf 10:30 Sheriff Lesnik 11:00 DES 11:30 Treasurer Hetrick 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Angie Mozqueda/Prevention 1:30 Ron Solberg 2:00 Chris Kirk 2:30 Mayor Jones 3:00 Public Comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction...

  • Fred Hopkin Johnson

    Aug 16, 2023

    Fred Hopkin Johnson passed away on August 7, 2023, at 82 years of age after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones at his daughter's home in Utah at the time of his death. Born in Lovell, Wyoming, on March 4, 1941, to Samuel Alonzo (Lon) Johnson and Susannah V. Hopkin, Fred was the youngest and last remaining of his parents' five children. His siblings were Marvin Johnson, Delbert (Bud) Johnson, Myrna Smith, and Susie Walser. When he was five years old, he moved with...

  • From The Musselshell County Sheriff's Office

    Aug 16, 2023

    8/06/23 00:09:21 Traffic Stop 08/06/23 01:31:13 Medical 08/06/23 12:19:42 Assault 08/06/23 14:49:41 Info 08/06/23 18:17:28 Coroner 08/06/23 19:22:26 Civil 08/06/23 19:29:12 Theft 08/06/23 21:22:33 Agency Assist 08/06/23 21:44:50 Agency Assist 08/06/23 22:10:12 Agency Assist 08/07/23 07:14:53 Animal 08/07/23 07:33:56 Criminal 08/07/23 09:06:14 Traffic Hazard 08/07/23 10:54:05 Vin 08/07/23 11:13:20 Assault 08/07/23 11:29:59 911 Test Call 08/07/23 12:35:01 Medical 08/07/23 13:23:11 Animal 08/07/23 15:37:12 Traffic Stop 08/07/23 15:47:10 Traffic...

  • Governor Gianforte Blasts Federal Plan Restricting Coal Development in Eastern Montana

    Aug 16, 2023

    HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte recently opposed a proposed resource management plan amendment offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that would restrict responsible coal production in Montana. “Affordable power generated by coal keeps the lights on in Montana and fuels manufacturing across the country and world,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I’m urging the Biden administration to scrap its plan that would undermine coal production in eastern Montana, eliminate a source of funding for our public schools, and destabilize our energy gr...

  • Musselshell County Commission Minutes

    Aug 16, 2023

    Commissioners July 14, 2023 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Turley, Commissioner Pancratz and Commissioner Goffena were present. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Goffena made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Pancratz seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Pancratz made the motion to approve the July7th meeting minutes as written. Commissioner Goffena seconded the motion. Motion carried. Board meetings. Commissioner Goffena attended a “Homes on the Range” meeting with Snowy Mountain Dev...

  • Roundup City Council Minutes

    Aug 16, 2023

    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON APRIL 18, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND GOTO MEETING. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Clerk/ Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Long, Vivirito, Erickson, Toombs, Liggett and Fisher present. Present Compliance Officer Hoiland, and Director Sibley. Attorney Brooks was present via video. Assistant Clerk Mann, Carlson and McCleary were absent. Moved by Liggett seconded by Long to approve the minutes of the A...

  • Kipp Recreation Area Visitor Safety Improves with GAOA-Funded Tree Maintenance Project

    Aug 16, 2023

    FERGUS COUNTY, Mont. Throughout August, large-scale tree trimming may affect campsite availability at the James Kipp Recreation Area, part of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Work will stop by Sept. 1, 2023, and may resume during the winter season when the campground is closed. This Great American Outdoors Act-funded work will help address dead cottonwood trees and dead limbs that pose a safety risk to visitors at the James Kipp Recreation Area. Arborists expect to trim 338 trees and fell 41 trees. Only trees with a potential...

  • 1st Annual Ladies Tea

    Lura Pitman|Aug 16, 2023

    The first annual Ladies Tea was Saturday August 12th. Special speaker Sandra Gebhardt gave a speech of encouragement and everyone enjoyed tea, sandwiches, cookies, raffles, gift bags, and individual bunt cakes from Honey Bun Bakery. The event was hosted by Angie Mozqueda with the assistance of Cheryl Goffena, Sarah Gustafson, Pam and Phoebe Goffena, Lura Pitman, and others. Also helping was Youth Ambassadors Caitlin Barber, Thaiden Godfrey, Ayden Mozqueda, and Chloe. A good time was had by all,...

  • Pecan Upside-Down Cake

    Aug 16, 2023

    TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling YIELD: 9 servings. Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup 2% milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Sweetened whipped cream, optional Directions 1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven...