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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The 2023 Fort Peck Summer Theatre company, featuring many familiar faces, is anxiously preparing to return to NE Montana and dive into the sensational roster of shows for the company’s 54th season. Artistic Director Andy Meyers returns for his 13th summer, and is looking forward to the diverse show line up for the 54th season. All 5 main stage titles are making their FPST debut! The annual Performing Arts Camp and Theatre for Young Audience tour also return, offering to opportunities for artists and audiences of all ages. Hank Williams: Lost H...
Foodservice professionals make a commitment to food safety every day as they prepare and serve foods to the public. ServSafe training is offered to help them to understand all of the food safety risks faced by their operation. Being aware of these risks helps managers make decisions in their operations to keep their staff and customers safe. ServSafe training is the most effective means of ensuring that each person in charge has this necessary knowledge and certification. The eight-hour Food Managers course is designed for anyone who is prepari...
On April 20, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) hosted a rollover auction at Glasgow Stockyards to raise funds for its appeal of Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision regarding American Prairie’s grazing allotments. The auction was supported by 34 donors and raised $20,100, the highest amount raised for the fund to date. Each rollover auction will raise funds for the MSGA Advocacy Fund, which allows for a collective voice for cattle ranchers advocating for change and accountability at the state and federal levels. This fund is...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 20, show 340 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $95 to $105.50; canner and cutter cows $83 to $95; young feeding/turnout cows $111 to $178.50; and bulls $106 to $113.50. Bangs vaccinated heifer calves brought in $1,410 to $1,550 per head. Big Dry Angus Ranch, of Jordan, Mont., hosted by Brent and Jack McRae families held their 35th Annual Angus Production Auction. A total of 75 Angus bulls were sold at an average cost of $6,287. The top bull sold for $13,750 and the top...
The 13th Annual “Chappy” Memorial Co-Ed Softball tourney is coming to Fort Peck’s John Hahn Field on June 17 through 18. It will be limited to the first 12 teams entered and $500 cash will be awarded to the winning team. Call or text Jory at 406-698-4743 or Brenner at 406-263-7909 with any questions. Mail $225 team entry fee to: Glasgow Rec. Dept. 319 3rd St. South Glasgow, MT. 59230...
Kaitlyn McColly, of Hinsdale, was named North Star Athletic Association Women’s Track Athlete of the Week for her efforts in the Blue Hawk Games, the league announced Wednesday. The sophomore captured a pair of titles for Dickinson State in the Blue Hawk Games. She produced the NAIA ‘B’ provisional qualifying time in the 100-meter hurdles, clocking a time of 14.63 seconds. Her 100-meter hurdles times currently leads the North Star Athletic Association. McColly was part of the Blue Hawks’ 4 x 100-meter relay, winning the title with a time of...
April 19 Taylor Storage def. Ezzies Independence Bank def. FMDH Team Six def. Sweet Digs Taylor Storage def. Independence Bank Ezzies def. Team Six Sweet Digs def. FMDH League Standings Taylor Storage 6-0 Ezzies 5-1 Independence Bank 3-3 Sweet Digs 2-4 FMDH 1-5 Team Six 1-5 This Week’s Games Wednesday, April 26 6 p.m. Court 1: Independence Bank vs. Sweet Digs Court 2: Team Six vs. FMDH 7 p.m. Court 1: Taylor Storage vs. Team Six Court 2: Ezzies vs. Independence Bank 8 p.m. Court 1: Sweet Digs vs. Taylor Storage Court 2: Ezzies vs. F...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Club presented Bring Up Grade (BUG) Awards to 28 students in grades 4 and 5 at the Irle School to those who brought up grades between the second and third grading periods. Fourth-grade students were Abygail Cole, Karver Cromwell, Owen George, Garrett Hicks, Hayden Hilton, Sophia Kennedy, Jace Lacock, Layla Lehner, Layla Lonebear, Molly Miller, Devon Monroe, Madisyn Murch, Ava Nickels, Tiffany Plummer, Taden Sundeen and Shirley Thompson. Fifth-grade students were Greyson Beadl...
The Election Team at the Clerk and Recorder’s office will be running mail-ballot elections for four school districts, Glasgow, Hinsdale, Lustre, and Nashua, and one Special District, St. Marie Rural Fire District. All ballots were mailed on April 14. Glasgow School District’s trustee election has been canceled; Angie Page and Blaine White filed to retain their seats on the school board. Glasgow School District’s ballot includes one proposition. The District is asking to increase local taxes in the amount of $32,714.81 to support the gener...
The Nashua School has six candidates running for two positions on the school board. The candidates are, in no particular order, Sheila Toavs Miller, Tyler Skolrud, Teresa Kennedy, Patricia Sibley, Joe Laumeyer and William Philippi. The two open seats are now held by Toavs Miller and Matt Garsjo. In addition to voting for school board members, the Nashua ballot will also include a Building Fund Reserve levy proposition in the amount of $400,000 per year for five years for a total of $2,000,000. The vote will be a mail-ballot election and all...
The Recovery Destination Event Grant application cycle, which is part of Montana’s Tourism Grant Program, launched on Jan. 4. The program aims to support destination events and new events that attract out-of-area visitors and increase local revenue. In the second round of Recovery Destination Event Grants, 16 event-based activities throughout Montana are being funded: The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ($20,000): 36th Annual Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament Livingston CVB/DMO ($19,000): Yellowstone Harvest Festival The...
U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on staffing issues at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and on suspending Brazilian beef imports to the United States. Tester grilled Secretary Vilsack on staffing issues at FSA, and blamed uncompetitive pay for the number of vacancies at Montana’s FSA offices. “One of the things that I didn’t expect to hear about, but I’ve heard about in every one of [my Farm Bill listening sessions] is that it’s really hard to hire people in our FSA offices,...
Representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3017 traveled to Opheim on April 4 to recognize Opheim teacher Nicole Taylor as well as students Bill Still and Carrie Taylor for going above and beyond as citizens for their school and community. N. Taylor was awarded the 9-12 Teacher of The Year award for not only the Post, but also for the District and State. As a result of Taylor's recognition, Opheim School was also recognized by VFW National with an award, presented to...
Second Grade: Lillian Baumgartner Holly Bell MacKenzie Bigelbach Khloe Brink Bridger Brooks Jaxon Budde Stella DeDobbeleer Sylas Egleston Audrey Elletson Will Fuhrman Kallen Jensen Bristol Krauth Eli Love Cayson McDowall Ziva Mix Caden Murch Jack Murphy Ava Odom Murdock Pattison Tannen Riihimaki TenLea Sundeen Kila Tatafu Third Grade: Kambryn Block Cameron Burns Kennedy Flaten Elijah Holinde Hattie Kalinski Khloe Kaufman Holden Kloker Cora Nelson Emmalyn Schaefer Paislynn Stringer Benson White GeraLynn Wiltfong McKay Yoakam Fourth Grade: Jacob...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of April 6, show cows and bulls steady. Utility and commercial cows brought in $85 to $100, top $107; canner and cutter cows $70 to $85; and bulls $100 to $120. 400-500 SC brought in $242-$273.50, HC $249 to $271; 500-600 SC $235 to $278, HC $212 to $236. Math Farms Angus Ranch, of Whitewater, Mont., hosted by Bob and Cody Math families sold 22 yearling Angus bulls, average $5,284. The top bull sold at $7,250. Fifty-one two year old bulls sold at an average of $4,603 with the top bull selling for...
Montana State University Extension and a group of scientists who are studying drought impacts on Montana and Wyoming pasture and soil health are seeking feedback through a survey of beef cattle producers. Over the past few years, Montana and Wyoming have had record-setting droughts, and producers regularly altered management decisions to reduce drought impacts on pastures and cattle, said Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension beef cattle specialist and one of the researchers. Van Emon said the survey will help determine the predominant practices of...
The Glasgow Key Club annual award and officer installation was held on April 11 at the Glasgow High School Library. Officer Installation with Kiwanis President: Daniel Berry Vice President: Michael Aho Secretary: Ashlyn White Treasurer: Vick Overbey Sergeant At Arms: TBD Snack Pack Leader: Gabe Proctor Scrapbook Leader: TBD New Members pins and certificates: Daniel Berry Kai Combs Leon Edwards Gabe Proctor Tanner White Lacey White Ashlyn White Kolbi Ross Vick Overbey Distinguished Members (50...
Zora Holt, a junior at Hinsdale High School, is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 21-23, 2023, just outside Boston, on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country interested in these careers, to stay true to their dream and, after...
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives. Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. People coming together...
Free Tree Day is funded by the generous businesses and individuals of Valley County including contributing organizations such as the MSU Extension Service of Valley County as a sponsoring agency and also the Gumbo Gals Garden Club, of Nashua. Shelley Mills at MSU Extension along with Dave Pippin have been very instrumental in getting and keeping this project going through the years. The Gumbo Gals has helped with set-up and distribution for many years becoming an actual monetary sponsor probably five or six years ago. To date, over 21,000 trees...
Twenty students from grades six through eight were recognized on March 30 for the Kiwanis BUG (Bring Up Grades) Awards for bringing up their grades between the second and third grading periods. Each student was presented with certificates and served ice cream by by the Glasgow Kiwanis Club assisted by Glasgow Middle School Principal Mike Zoanni and Builders Club members Mia Peterson and Aspen Probert. Glasgow Kiwanis President Wade Sundby and Secretary Dr. Charles Wilson presented the...
The DUI Task Force has created a one-page essay contest for high school seniors living and attending school within Valley County. Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Eligibility 1. Must currently be a high school senior in Valley County. 2. Must have plans to attend a college or trade school upon the completion of high school graduation. 3. Contestants must not have a history of Minor in Possessions, Driving Under the Influence or have any drug or alcohol related infractions. Requirements Essays must be typed, double spaced, and 500-700...
Montana Farmers Union Foundation opened their second year of grant applications on March 1. The grant program supports projects which align with the MFU Foundation’s Mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Projects must include an educational component for youth and/or adults with priority given to rural communities. Submission deadline is Monday, May 1, and the grants are open to anyone from Montana. The application form remains simple to not deter s...
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is accepting applications for its annual Education Heritage Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be awarded to three students in the amounts of one $5,000 scholarship and two $2,500 scholarships. Each year, MSF awards college students, who are seeking a career beneficial to ranching, with a scholarship. To be eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in college and have completed at least one semester in college, be a member of Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), or have at least one parent/guar...
The Scottie Booster Club is currently accepting applications for 2023 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships. The competitive annual scholarships are awarded to Valley County’s graduating seniors (Class of 2023) who played basketball in high school or who plan to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field. Other considerations for scholarship awards are community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for 2023 applications is Friday, May 5. Applications are available from guidance counselors in Glasgow, Hinsdale, N...
