If you are interested in serving as a judge, please attend one of the following training sessions. Everyone must be certified before they are eligible to be a judge (certification is good for 2 years). You will be paid for your time and travel for the certification class and whenever, you are called upon to be an Election Judge. Tell your friends the more the merrier! Contact Clerk and Recorder Amanda Kelly for more info: 406-566-2277.

Certification takes approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Raynesford, MT:
April 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m./Raynesford Community Center
Geyser, MT:
April 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m./Geyser Community Center
Hobson, MT:
April 23, 2024 10:00 a.m./Senior Center
Stanford, MT:
April 25, 2024 3:00 p.m./Stanford Courthouse Meeting Room

​(March 28, 2024) – Stockman Bank, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce that 11 Montana organizations were chosen to receive Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants totaling $920,000 dollars, to help Montana families find a safe and affordable place to call home. The grants were made possible through FHLB De Moines’ Member Impact Fund. Through the Fund, money donated by Stockman Bank was matched by FHLB Des Moines, up to three dollars for every dollar provided, resulting in the several grants.
 
“Montana is built on strong, vibrant, healthy communities, “ stated Bill Coffee, CEO of Stockman Bank. “As a Montana, family-owned, community bank, we believe quality, affordable homeownership is key to making our communities better places to live and work. We appreciate FHLB Des Moines collaborating with us to provide much needed funding to these 11 affordable housing and community development organizations.”
 
FHLB Des Moines returns 10 percent of its net income annually to assist with housing needs throughout its district, consisting of 13 states and three U.S. Pacific territories. This year, 60 projects totaling more than $46 million were awarded through the AHP. Five million dollars of the $46 million were voluntarily contributed. Additionally, FHLB Des Moines voluntarily donated another $20 million in 2023 to community development in targeted areas of its district.
 
For more than 90 years, FHLB Des Moines has invested in helping communities grow and prosper. We are proud to partner with our member financial institutions to fulfill that commitment,” said Kris Williams, President and CEO, FHLB Des Moines. “We are also happy to say that in 2023, we gave $25 million in an addition to 10 percent of our earnings back to our members to invest in their communities and the people they serve. Thanks to the vision and dedication of our members and local housing sponsors, we are able to have a direct and positive impact.
 
For more information, visit:
https://www.stockmanbank.com/about-us/newsroom/blog-detail/stockman-bank-and-fhlb-awards--920-000

​Montana law requires all children between the ages of 7 and 16 to be enrolled in school. Parents in Judith Basin County who do not enroll their child(ren) in a public or private school are asked to register their home school with Jennifer Taylor, Judith Basin County Superintendent of Schools, by September 15. The office is located on the third floor of the Judith Basin County Courthouse. Registration forms may be picked up there, or you may call 566-2277, extension 113 to request a registration form to be sent to you.

Applications are being taken for funding from the Hobson Community Foundation. Any group interested in receiving a grant to help with community interest projects is invited and encouraged to apply. Applications may be found online on the Central Montana Foundation website, or hard copies are at the Hobson School, Hobson Library or Grey Duck Grocery. Questions may be directed to Bill Hesselbart at 406-899-5158. The application deadline is September 4.

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Sherman
(406) 655-2458
 
STANFORD – Kathy Smail has recently been promoted to Operations Officer for the Stanford and Geraldine locations.
 
Smail brings 25 years of banking experience to the position which includes consumer lending and customer service.  Her knowledge and expertise are an asset to Stockman Bank.
 
A Montana native, Smail is active in the community serving as part of the Stanford City Council and baking for a local café.  She is passionate about her family and spends much of her free time with her children and grandchildren. 
 
She is located at 103 Central Avenue in Stanford and can be reached at 406-535-5695.

Make sure to make your way to Downtown Stanford on August 11, 2023 6:00pm for the Judith Basin County Fair 80th Anniversary Celebration Parade!

The Judith Basin County Fair will be held on August 7-August 12th with the 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale rounding out the week's events beginning August 12th at 2:30pm at the Judith Basin County Fairgrounds.

​The Sundown Motel, located in Stanford, is looking to fill (2) housekeeping positions. Duties will include daily room change overs, laundry, and some seasonal duties. Shift hours are usually 9 am to 3 pm and will change seasonally. This job would be the perfect fit for someone with school age children! Cleanliness and punctuality are a must. Pay will depend on experience. Please call 406-566-2316.

​The Judith Basin County Commissioners are taking proposals for the removal of ALL the antique equipment located on the west-side of the Fairground parking lot. All proposals must be in by August 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Call Commissioner Jim Moore at 406-581-3522 or email Jim at [email protected] Total removal must be competed no later than September 25, 2023.

​Judith Basin County Road Department is seeking applicants for a Full Time Mechanic/Operator position. Hourly rate based on experience ($17.07 up to $25.00) per hour + benefits. Applicants may pick up a job description and application at the Judith Basin County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, 91 3rd Street North, (Courthouse) Stanford, MT, or by calling 406-566-2277x109, or the Judith Basin County website (www.jbcounty.org). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. They may be mailed to: JB County Clerk & Record, PO Box 427, Stanford, MT 59479 or dropped at the Clerk & Recorder’s office in the courthouse.