Week of October 23, 2024
Week of October 23, 2024
Dear Editor, I'm writing in support of CI-128. In trying to have our child, I lost two very wanted pregnancies. I chose to have D&C procedures, because waiting for my body to shed the products of conception not only lengthened the time it would take until I could try again and put my physical health at risk, but the reality of having a wanted pregnancy that was no longer growing, that would never grow still inside me was emotionally agonizing. This is a regular reality for women and families as...
Nearly 30 years ago, the Montana Power Company asked Montana legislators to engage in a public policy experiment called deregulation. The promoters of deregulation made a lot of promises. They said it would lower electricity costs, result in more competition, and make Montana a more business friendly place. In reality, none of these happened. Electric deregulation has been nothing more than a public policy disaster. Today, Montanans are being asked to engage in another public policy experiment – the top four primary. Like the promoters of...
After backing out of two traditional debates, Gov. Greg Gianforte agreed to meet me for only one smaller debate this fall. We’ve posted the full debate, which he doesn’t want you to see, online at busseformontana.com. I invite all Montanans to watch. See for yourself how Gov. Gianforte refused to explain why he jacked up our property taxes by as much as 111 percent, or why he gave tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires like himself. Gov. Gianforte also refused to explain why, under his watch, Montana surpassed California to become...
Dear Editor, "Money back in our pockets" is top priority for Washington, D.C., talking to Montanans. Four plus years as a Legislative Aide at the U.S. Capitol and canceling $44 billion in wasteful government programs is a start to reaching that goal. Washington, D.C., already knows how to get money back in taxpayer pockets. The President, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate agree on a two-step 'action plan.' Goal: Lower the U.S. $1.8 trillion budget deficit and the $950 billion interest rate paid on...
As a candidate for State Auditor, I know very well how challenging it is to raise the profile of the office. It is an important office that has a direct impact on all Montanans, but a lot of folks don’t know much about it. Per Montana law, the purpose of the office is to ‘protect Montana insurance consumers.’ My campaign is focused on that role and my qualification for the position based on four decades of ethical business experience. Unfortunately, my opponent is running on lies and issues unrelated to the Montana State Auditor’s...
"We wrapped up our regular season at the Harlem Invitational on Friday," Head Coach Tim Phillips said. "We held a few out of the race, and most who ran either ran personal bests or close to it." Glasgow's girls team finished in third place with 72 points behind Poplar, 45, and Harlem, 58 points. Tanae Baker, Haleigh Huntsman and Kimber Dulaney did not compete. The boys scored 89 points for fourth place, behind Harlem, 34; Hobson-Moore, 56, and Poplar, 65. Dodson put up 122 points for fifth...
We had one match last week on Tuesday October 15 in Hinsdale against the Frazer Bearcubs. This was a conference match up for us. We came away with a clean sweep and played 14 athletes in the match. NC 25 - F 2 NC 25 - F 15 NC 25 - F 12 Aces: Team 24, BaiLee McColly 7, Kodi McColly and Brynlie Boreson each with 4, and Gracie Wasson 3 Kills: Team 21, Kodi McColly 6, Mylee Clark, CharLee McColly, Gracie Wasson, Emerson Downing, BaiLee McColly and Berkley Hillman each with 2 Assists: Team 17,...
The Frazer volleyball team played in Nashua Oct. 14 and took on North Country in Hinsdale Oct. 15. The Bearcubs lost to both the Porcupines and the Mavericks. Frazer took one set off Nashua but lost the match, 14-25, 25-17, 23-25, 13-25. In Hinsdale, the Bearcubs lost 2-25, 15-25, 12-25, to the Mavericks. The Bearcubs closed out the regular season Oct. 22 against Brockton at home but scores were unavailable at press time. Up next for Frazer is attending...
The Scottie volleyball team picked up two more wins last week with matches against Poplar and Glendive. Glasgow defeated Poplar in four sets and avenged an earlier season loss against Glendive in four games. The Scotties picked up the road win against the Indians Oct. 18 after dropping the first set. Glasgow battled back in the next three games to win 23-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-13. The team had 16 aces, 56 attacks, 48 assists, eight blocks and 89 digs. Kolbi Ross led in aces with nine and Mayzie Yoakam led in attacks with 23. Macy Martin put up...
Glasgow’s football team came home from Fairfield Oct. 18 with a dominant 32-6 win. The Scotties are now 3-1 in the conference with a 6-2 overall record. “Big conference road win to lock up the 2 seed in the North. Our guys came out firing in the first half after a long bus trip,” Offensive Coordinator Sam Tedrow told the Courier. “Anytime you can start the game with a kickoff return for touchdown, it really sets the tone.” Khye Gamas set that tone returning the opening kick off for an 80-yard touchdown. Jose Ramon Osuna Lopez add...
The Nashua volleyball team picked up their first wins of the season last week. The Porcupines beat the Bearcubs Oct. 14 and defeated the Warriors Oct. 15. Nashua played Frazer for four sets winning, 25-14, 25-27, 25-23, 25-13, at home. In Brockton the following night the Porcupines played another four sets, winning the match, 20-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-21. The Porcupines hosted the Glasgow JV Scotties Oct. 22, for Pink Night but scores were unavailable at press time. Nashua closes out the regular season Friday, Oct. 15, at home against Lustre...
The Lustre Christian volleyball team traveled to Scobey Oct. 15. The Lions fell in three to the Spartans on the road 9-25, 10-25, 15-25. The Lions hosted the Culbertson Cowgirls Oct. 21 but scores were unavailable at press time. Lustre Christian plays in Nashua Friday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. to conclude the 2024 regular season and will attend the District 3-C Tournament in Plentywood beginning Oct....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks encourages folks to be bear aware, even in the “Hi-Line” area of central and eastern Montana. Many folks are heading into the field for fall hunting, and bears are often very active this time of year as they are looking for high calorie food sources before hibernation. Bear populations are expanding, and although bear encounters are rare in most of central and eastern Montana, there are known black and grizzly bears in all kinds of habitats along the Hi-Line. This includes the Little Rockies and Bear Paw...
In Montana, maintaining positive relationships between hunters and landowners is a critical part of our culture and our heritage. In many towns around the state, these relationships extend well beyond hunting season as landowners and hunters share a commitment to their communities and ways of life. Over the years, however, things have changed and it’s more common now for hunters to use access programs to hunt private land, rather than gaining access through a direct contact with a landowner. To help promote hunter ethics and...
Don’t wait until it is too late. Hunters who haven’t already asked permission from private landowners to hunt need to do so as soon as possible. Montana law requires hunters to obtain permission for all hunting on private land. Whether pursuing upland game birds, coyotes, gophers or any other wildlife, hunters must have permission from the landowner before hunting on private property. This also includes entering private land to retrieve wildlife or to access public land to hunt. Landowners may grant permission in person, over the phone,...
Montana’s millions of acres of private land offer some excellent hunting opportunities—the only catch is gaining the landowner’s permission to hunt. It is Montana law that hunters obtain landowner permission to hunt on all private land. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will greatly improve results when attempting to secure hunting access to private land. • Show courtesy to the landowner and make hunting arrangements by calling or visiting at times convenient to the landowner. • Plan ahead and secure permission well in...
Reclamation has received the first sections of the 90-inch replacement pipe for the St. Mary Siphon, marking a major milestone of the extensive project to restore the damaged siphon. This milestone sets the stage for replacing the critical infrastructure that delivers water to the Milk River Project, a lifeline for north-central Montana ranchers, farmers, and communities. The St. Mary Siphon is an essential component of the Milk River Project, one of Montana’s most significant irrigation systems, which serves over 120,000 acres of farmland....
Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New analysis in a Market Intel by American Farm Bureau Federation economists shows more than 230,000 farms are required to file, but government data indicates less than 11 percent of all eligible businesses nationwide have...
Fiscal year 2025 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contracts will not be subject to payment limitations identified in the 2018 Farm Bill. However, the regulatory contract limitations still apply in 2025. Producers are encouraged to apply for conservation assistance even if they have reached their 2018 Farm Bill payment limitation. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is now accepting applications for the EQIP, CSP, Regional Conservation Partnership Program...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an additional $250 million in automatic payments for distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. This significant step continues USDA’s commitment to keeping farmers and ranchers financially viable and support for agricultural communities. Over the past two years, USDA acted swiftly to assist borrowers in retaining their land and continuing their agricultural operations. Since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction...
Oct. 13 Notes Our meeting was called to order by Jadeen, and Jack led pledges. Reata did roll call and we had two birthdays, Elise and Maddy for the month of October. Maddy shared club History. We elected new officers, President is Jayden, Vice President is Luke, Secretary is Reata, Treasurer is Maddy, Reporter is Emma, Historian is Elise, and Sunshine Officer is Jack. We went bowling and had pizza to start off our 4H year. We will be selling 4H wreaths through Oct. 21. County Awards & Recognition Day will be Nov. 10, 4p.m. at St. Raphael’s...
For the week of Oct. 14 through 19, there were nine motor vehicle stops, three reports of a deer being hit by a vehicle, two reports of loose dogs and one report of loose livestock. Monday, Oct. 14 1432 – A female came to the dispatch window to request an officer to talk to about someone not giving back her belongings. Tuesday, Oct. 15 0700 – Received a 911 call from a male who advised he has a gas leak. It is by his garage and it is blowing an odor. MDU was notified and while on the phone with MDU, the caller stated he has stopped the...
Join us at Nashua School for a fun month of Fall Activities sponsored by Nashua Booster Club and surrounding area businesses. Gather your friends and family and head to Nashua for a fun-filled weekend! Free admission with tickets available to purchase for the festival games. All kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult! Events and Locations Subject To Change Saturday, Oct. 26 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.- Maze, Haunted Graveyard and Carnival games open 11 a.m. BBQ Cook-Off Competition, with winner announced at 5:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Pumpkin...
The Ft. Peck Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Stew Feed as a Medical Fundraiser for Pastors Chris and Greg Holler-Dinsmore. When: Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: Ft. Peck Fish Hatchery Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Free Will Offering accepted Takeout available Contributions may be mailed to Ft.Peck Lutheran Church, Box 71, Ft. Peck MT...
Oct. 11, 2024 The New Covenant Quartet, a Southern Gospel group is coming to the MB Church for a concert on Sun. Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Dr. Jim Solberg, Senior National Advisor for Bridges For Peace, and author of Sinai Speaks, was the speaker for the MB Church Harvest Festival on Oct 6 through 8. He and his family lived 25 years in Israel as the Director of Bridges for Peace from which he just retired and lives in Florida, despite the hurricanes. A beautiful Harvest Video was presented by Brooke...
If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s college education. And this is certainly admirable, but could it conflict with your ability to prepare for another key goal — your own retirement? Of course, this would not be a problem if you had unlimited means, but most of us don’t fall into that category. So, given the financial resources and income you do have, how should you approach the...
10 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014 "I don't want to borrow on the highway future," Director of Montana Department of Transportation Mike Tooley said at a meeting that took place at the Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow on Friday. Tooley came to the Highway 2 Association quarterly meeting, and he was able to address officials from along the Hi-Line. With increased traffic, some smaller communities along the Hi-Line have been concerned with maintenance and possible upgrades to Hwy. 2. Tooley, who is...
