Week of July 10, 2024
Week of July 10, 2024
Dear Editor, District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having worked as her law clerk for four years and appeared in front of her this past year, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in every case she has. She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work, and self-discipline. Judge Bidegaray cares deeply about the state of...
We hosted our Twist A Lime Roping Saturday, June 29, put on by the Glasgow Rodeo Committee at the Cherry Creek Roping Arena. This year's event was dedicated to the memory of Larry Rhoads. Larry passed away Feb. 26, 2024. The family donated buckles to the champions. Larry helped start the Wolf Point Roping Club and was its first president in 1965. He also started the Hi Line Roping Club in 1969. He was active in and a lifetime member of the Cherry Creek Roping Club in Glasgow as well as a member...
The 10U travel softball team wrapped up its season by winning the 2nd Annual Glasgow Grand Slam. They opened up the tournament with a 14-13 loss to Havre June 28. The team bounced back with three wins Saturday, beating Sidney 14-2, Havre 14-2, and Sidney 17-0.The 10U squad finished the travel season with a 10-4-1 record, winning tournaments in Glasgow and Miles City, and finishing third in Lewistown.In the photo, pictured left to right: front row, Quinn Young, Kennedy Flaten, Hattie Kalinski,...
"We had great swims this weekend," Head Coach Ethan Shrader said about his Thunder. "Dayton Markle swam to two first places and a second place and won High Point for the 8 and under boys. Abigail Kulczyk swam in Conrad, June 29-30, and won High Points for the 15 and over Girls." Markle won the 50 free and 25 fly while taking second in the 25 back. Holt Huntsman won the boys 13-14 200 IM and Haleigh Huntsman won the same event in the girls competition. Duncan Markle took first in the boys 8 &...
Northern StateTeam Camp Duals 2024 Saunteen Gamas 112 - Saunteen Gamas (Glasgow) over Cain Hogg (Faulkton) Fall 2:26 Jack Morehouse 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Hunter Danielson (Minneota) TF 20-2 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 112 - Lincoln Davis (Thief River Falls) over Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) Fall 3:59 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Brandt Haas (New Salem) Fall 2:14 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 112 - Jack Morehouse (Glasgow) over Bailey Gillen (Aberdeen Central)...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking up to 12 people to serve on a statewide River Recreation Advisory Council. The River Recreation Advisory Council’s purpose is to develop a set of recommendations for managing river recreation in Montana and administering the use of water-related activities. The focus area extends to department lands and water bodies that are restricted under the authority of FWP. This includes recreation use on and along the water way, including fishing access sites. Montana boasts an abundance of publicly...
The Reds split their doubleheader with the Glendive Blue Devils July 2. Glasgow pulled off a run in the eighth inning in game one to win 10-9 but fell behind early in game two for a 12-2 loss. The Reds hold a 7-16 record now. Glasgow and Glendive stood tied at 3-3 at the end of one. Riley Smith sent Brody Hansen home on a fly ball to left field before Khye Gamas and Smith both scored on an error by the Blue Devils catcher. The Reds doubled their score in the second while keeping the Blue Devils off the board. Jack Kolstad scored on a Smith...
Fifth- grade students from across Valley County gathered for Valley County Conservation District's annual Outdoor Classroom event on May 15. Students started their day at Irle Elementary with an edible bug assembly presented by MSU County Extension Agent Roubie Younkin. During this portion students learned about how bugs can be incorporated into the daily food we eat and got to enjoy home-cooked treats that included ants. This tradition is something students either really enjoy or really hate....
The Biden Administration announced on July 5 they will immediately begin rehabilitation work along the Milk River Project following last month’s siphon burst. The Bureau of Reclamation agreed to fund the repairs through existing emergency authorities under Public Law 111-11. “This is an important step forward for North Central Montana water users who rely on the Milk River Project to support their farm operations that feed the world and to keep their small businesses running,” said Tester. “I called on the Bureau of Reclamation to use...
In light of recent storms, the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm. Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms. Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program. Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per...
Montana Farm Bureau has a long history of advocating for and protecting their members’ property rights including water rights. The state’s largest general agricultural organization helped craft and support HB 286 during the 2019 Legislative Session which called for the DNRC to remove the state’s name from water rights that were added without due process. The now law also created a process for State Trust Lands to follow, should they wish to exert co-ownership on post-1973 water rights. The new process ensures that water right holders...
To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, the National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) proudly announces the 2024 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Each year, NFUF awards scholarships to students in various fields of study who are attending accredited two- or four-year colleges, universities or technical schools. These students have demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to their communities. “To secure a bright future for our organization, our communities and American agriculture, we must...
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. July 15, 2024: The Acreage Reporting Date for Spring Alfalfa Seed, all other spring seeded crops, Perennial Forage, Hemp, CRP acres and Grazing acreage is 15 days before the onset of harvest or grazing, or July 15, whichever is earlier. Aug. 1, 2024: Deadline to request a farm reconstitution or farm transfer for 2024. Aug. 1,...
The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced a significant expansion of its efforts to address agricultural issues, with a plan to increase staffing dedicated to civil and criminal enforcement in the sector. Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ Antitrust Division Michael Kades made this announcement on June 24 at R-CALF USA’s 2024 Annual National Convention in Deadwood, S.D. The DOJ intends to expand hiring of lawyers for its Chicago office, who will primarily focus on antitrust, competition and fairness issues...
The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee is soliciting applications to fill vacant stakeholder representative member positions. Members are sought to fill vacancies on the committee to represent various categories of interests within the Missouri River basin. The MRRIC was formed to advise the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a study of the Missouri River and its tributaries and to provide guidance to USACE with respect to the Missouri River recovery and mitigation activities currently underway. USACE established MRRIC as required...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on June 27 show 1,059 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows were sold for $137 to $156; canner and cutter cows $125 to $137; young feeding/turnout cows, $150 to $236; and bulls $155 to $183.50. Consignors were: Saco 1753 Bulls 178.50 Saco 1994 Bulls 179.50 Whitewater 2260 Bull 183.50 ($4136) Malta 2308 Bulls 181.00 ($4177) Whitewater 2705 Bull 175.00 ($4734) Hinsdale 1075 Young Cows 203.00 Wolf Point 1045 Young Cows 201.00 Scobey 1043 Young Cows 209.00 Zortman 1409 Cows 147.50 Wolf Point 1430...
For the week of June 16 through 23, there were six motor vehicle stops, one report of a missing dog, five reports of loose livestock and three reports of dog bites. Friday, June 14 1232 – Caller reported a van that passed in a no passing zone as well as on a curve when there was traffic coming. A description of the van was provided as well as the occupants. The reporting party is willing to sign a statement as to what he witnessed. 1447 – Reporting party called in about a vehicle. He thinks it may be stolen. He stated the driver’s side...
The Glasgow Downtown Association is putting on the second Alive at Five event Wednesday, July 17, in front of Elle Boutique, 114 5th St., Glasgow. The Fire Truck Pull competition will start at 6:30 p.m. with the Glasgow High Schools students and Milk River Star athlete Shawn Garwood against Valley County High School students and Milk River Star athlete Cari Knowles. The goal is to pull a fire truck 75 feet faster than the opponent. The winner will move on to the final in September against the Fire Departments and August’s winner of Frances...
You can’t predict financial emergencies — but you can prepare for them. To do that, you can build an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses, some of which may be sizable. Without one, you might be forced to dip into your investments, possibly including your retirement accounts, such as your IRA or 401(k). If this happens, you might have to pay taxes and penalties, and you’d be withdrawing dollars that could otherwise be growing over time to help pay for your retirement. In thinking about such a fund, consider these questions: ...
Beacon Bible Camp had 70 students (45 girls and 25 guys) for Junior High Camp July 23-28. Speakers were Brad Spalding and Dan Hovestal of Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, Minn. Their messages were on "seeing the world clearly, judging the world accurately and retaking areas as needed. Brad Spalding works with the camp program at Oak Hills Christian College and Dan Hovestal and his wife are parents of eight, including five foster children. Melissa Marasco led the girls' Bible Studies and...
It doesn’t pay to leave your garden for two weeks at the end of June. The weeds thought to act like mice do when the cat’s away. They’ve run riot out there. I’m sorry to see the plants I wanted to grow seem to not have that same desire to thrive. Don’t get me wrong: they’re all still growing, but… There’s a reason we have the saying “growing like a weed.” I missed out on seeing all my purple iris in full bloom. The Shasta daisies on the north side of the house are vigorously blooming, but the ones to the east of the yard...
10 Years Ago Wednesday, July 9, 2014 After 24 years of work, no major upcoming plans come to mind except to visit family and grandchildren. Jenny Reinhardt is getting ready to hand over the reigns as Valley County treasurer at the end of this month. Her years of service followed working nearly a decade with the Glasgow City-County Library. She began working for Valley County in 1990, just before the county fair. She decided to look for a change and a challenge after working at the library and...
