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Over the past few months, customers have seen a familiar face managing Reynolds Market in Glasgow, as Deb Tade returned to the store at the beginning of October after taking a few year retirement hiatus to enjoy time with children and grandchildren. "I decided to come back because retirement is not all that it's cracked up to be!," laughed Tade. Tade was born and raised in Glasgow, starting at Reynolds in 2002 as a floor stocker and then worked her way up to assistant manager, a role she took...
The Glasgow Schools held their regular monthly board meeting on Dec. 12, inside of the District Board Room. The most important topic discussed was the shortage of bus drivers the district is currently experiencing. “It’s a unique position. It fits a certain set of community members. You start in the morning, then you are done for the day, then you drive the bus in the afternoon. If you get caught up doing something in between, you can lose track of time in between,” explained Superintendent Wade Sundby on why the position is so hard to fill....
The Valley County Commissioners have been holding public meetings on a weekly basis for their regular Discussion and Decision meetings, which are held inside of the Board of County Commissioners in the Valley County Courthouse. In addition to regular business, such as approving employment and termination notices, as well as passing resolutions for 2023, the main topic of discussion recently has been how to best spend the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan. The County...
The Glasgow High School Speech and Drama team have been traveling throughout the state over the past month, bringing home individual placings as well as speech sweeps as a team. The team started their season on Oct. 29, with the Glasgow Invitational and every week since each student involved has been practicing, competing and feeling more and more confident in their performances. The team traveled to compete in the Miles City Invitational on Nov. 12, where seven kids participated. Sophomore...
The Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center (EMCMHC) saw a need in the most vulnerable in our community, children. Diapers are one of the most basic needs for a family with a new baby and the cost doesn't go away until the child is potty trained. With the cost-of-living increasing, including the cost of diapers and supplies for diapering needs, it is hard for some families to provide these basic needs for their little ones. In the community, there are no resources to offset diapers and...
For a month and a half, Valley County Sheriff’s Office has been providing a presence and assistance in Frazer Schools in order to help students, staff and the community. The memorandum of understanding with Frazer schools started on Nov. 1, after Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer approached the Valley County Commissioners to establish this relationship. Sheriff Boyer explained he was first approached by the Superintendent of Frazer Schools Melanie Blunt-Cole to see how the Valley County Sheriff’s Office could help. “Over the last four years...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Airport Road in Glasgow provided holiday cheer during their seventh annual Nativity Open House on Dec. 11. In addition to perusing a variety of different nativity seasons, guests were treated to musical talents from local artists, including instrumental and singing. There was also an arts and crafts station for the children. On display were Nativity scenes that spanned the globe with some crafted by Israeli Olive Wood while others were crafted...
Glasgow High School sophomore Gabe Proctor represented Glasgow as an All-State Choir participant Oct. 19 through 21, at Gallatin High School in Bozeman, Mont., during the 2022 All-State Festival, which included the best of band, chorus and orchestra throughout the state. According to Proctor, approximately 150 people convened on stage to sing seven classical choral pieces during the performance that occurred on the last day. Proctor is the first All-State music student to represent Glasgow in...
In the season of giving, Glasgow residents did just that this past weekend as nearly $40,000 - $39,749 to be exact - was collected from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Dec. 1, for the annual Block of Bucks event. Volunteers braved below-zero temperatures and even the wind on Dec. 1 to stand at Glasgow’s two downtown intersections collecting money for the annual event. On Saturday, 200 children went shopping at the participating Glasgow businesses, Elle Boutique, Thistle & Thread, Mary’s Mercantile, Naked Acres, D&G Sports and Western, Mac & Mallow, Lul...
The Valley County Commissioners met for their regular Discussion and Decision meeting on Nov. 30 inside the Board of County Commissioners in the Valley County Courthouse. The agenda included the City of Glasgow’s request for an increase in funding for the Valley County Pool Campaign as well as further discussions on how to spend the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund which Valley County has received $1.8 million this year and is set to receive another $1.8 million in 2023. The Valley County Commissioners had already pledged funds t...
With the kick-off to the Glasgow Holiday season this past weekend during the Christmas Stroll, the Scottie Field Recharged Committee has been busy behind the scenes to help make the gift of giving to the non-profit easy to reach the goal of new and improved athletic facilities at Glasgow High School. On Dec. 1, the committee released ways to give via Paypal, QR Code, in addition to the other already established methods of contacting Glasgow Athletic Director Brenner Flaten and mailing in the donation. The committee has also established...
The Glasgow High School Student Council (STUCO) members held their 24th annual Remembrance Tree program at the Pioneer Museum on Dec. 4. STUCO members, led by President Lane Thompson, welcomed those in attendance, which included Deacon Ed Malone, from St. Raphael's Catholic Church, who gave the evening's address. Over 300 bulbs were purchased in memory of loved ones that have passed away or in honor of military members. The money collected, which was over $1,500, will be donated to the new...
Glasgow High School junior Harley Edwards was one of four students throughout the state who was recognized for his essay on leadership development during the state’s annual Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG) Lead Montana Conference in Helena on Oct. 28. This conference is held in the hopes of preparing students for the workforce. Edwards, along with the other winners Anna Williams, of Scobey; Destiny Cheuvront, of Plains; and Ava Metcalfe, of Whitefish, received the opportunity to attend the Jobs for America’s Graduates National Student Leade...
The 18th Annual Festival of Trees was held on Nov. 18 and 19 at the Glasgow Elks Lodge. A total of 48 trees, wreaths and holiday décor, designed by a wide range of community members, were available for the Friday night auction with all proceeds going towards the Valley County H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Pay Expenses) Project. Though no total was finalized by press time, co-coordinator of the event Rod Karst stated the auction had a good turnout. Those who were able to view the displays on...
Over the past few months, two new faces have been getting used to new co-workers and patients at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital as well as a new way of life in the Middle of Nowhere. Though Glasgow isn't new to either of them, it certainly has been a change of pace for both Kathleen Nenninger, who replaced Ellen Guttenberg following her retirement as the hospital's chief operating officer (COO), and Amy Hopstad, who will be working along side Dr. Maya Sanchez-Rotunno in obstetrics and...
At the beginning of the school year, Opheim School students and fellow staff welcomed four new staff members into their community. Matt Simley is teaching second/third grade class as well as the elementary P.E. classes. Tracy Cumber took over the shop/agriculture classes and FFA in addition to starting the fourth, fifth and sixth graders in Ag. Education. Tami Haushultz joined as the music educator for elementary, junior high and high school while Jenalyn “Jena” Batalla joined from the Phillipnes as the school’s science teacher. “I am looking...
During the Nov. 9 Kiwanis Club meeting at the Cottonwood, the top four 4-H Clubs, as judged by the County Extension Office, were awarded monetary funds lto be utilized within their club activities. First place, receiving $100, was the Western Valley 4-H, who was represented by Cooper Albus and Haizyn Rutherford. In second place, receiving $75, was Northern Lites, represented by Ty Westby and Lana Mason. In third place, receiving $50, was Lucky Clover 4-H and in fourth place, receiving $25 was...
Old Man Winter made an appearance over the past week, which reminded all of us what cold and snow is after a mild end to fall-like weather. A new record low was broken for Glasgow Airport on Nov. 10, when it hit -15 degrees Fahrenheit. This broke the previous record low of -13 degrees Fahrenheit that was set in 1911. This was the first record low to be broken in over two years. The previous record low was April 13, 2020. There have been 23 record highs broken since then, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The National Weather Service in Glasgow states a...
In the Nov. 8, 2022 Mid-Term Election, a total of 3,278 registered voters made their voices heard, of the total 4,928 registered voters in the county, making this election a 67 percent voter turnout. When looking at the Valley County precinct breakdown, of the 1,062 total voters in Precinct 31, 689 people cast their ballots for a 65 percent turnout, Precinct 33 had a 68 percent turnout, 1,357 votes cast compared to the total registered voters of 2,000, and Precinct 34 has 1,232 votes cost of the total 1,866 voters with a 66 percent turnout....
In 2004, a group of teenagers started a goal of creating a skatepark in order to pursue their passions in the sport. A board was created, and with the assistance of parents and other involved community members, the park was created on the Fairgrounds property. In 2007 a concrete pad had been poured and ramps were installed. As these teenagers grew up and graduated from high school, the interest to maintain and upkeep the property weaned off, with the property becoming bygones of the past. This past summer, the skatepark was closed off from...
In the Nov. 8 Mid-Term Election, a total of 3,278 registered voters made their voices heard, of the total 4,928 registered voters in the county, making this election a 67 percent turn out. In the unofficial results provided by the Valley County Election Office, incumbent John Fahlgren won re-election with 1,568 votes compared to Jerry Davenport’s 1,531. In the uncontested races, Clerk and Recorder/Superintendent of Schools Marie Pippin received 2,831 votes, while Sheriff/Coroner Tom Boyer received 2,591 voters, Attorney Dylan Jensen received 2... Full story
Art Widhalm (pictured) was one of a number of volunteers at the downtown intersections for VFW Buddy Poppy Day on Nov. 4. The funds raised during the day event are put towards the Veterans Relief Fund, which is used to help area veterans. According to Widhalm, 99 percent of the funds benefit Valley County veterans, while the other one percent assists with veterans who are in the area traveling by but need help. "We helped a veteran who was in the area who had the food staples but needed meat....
Opheim School and Glasgow Middle School (GMS) observed Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24 through 28, with Glasgow wrapping up their observation on the 31st with a school assembly meeting Goose, the Valley County's sheriff's drug dog and a door decorating contest. Glasgow had theme days such as Pair Up Against Drug Twin Day, dress like a twin with a friend; Use Your Head, wear your favorite hat; Scare Away Drugs, dress like your favorite superhero; and Red-Y To Live Drug Free, wear Red. Opheim had similar...
The Valley County Commissioners have bene holding weekly Discussion and Decision meetings to gain public input on how to spend the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation funding. Valley County received the latest ARPA allocation of $1,805,269 from the U.S. Treasury, through the Local Assistance (Public Lands Counties) fund in October and a matching amount is scheduled to be allocated again in 2023. The funds can be used for any government services, excluding lobbying. As a result of these unexpected funds, the Commissioners have...
The Glasgow Speech and Drama team attended the Billings Lockwood Invitational, an AA Meet, on Nov. 5, where Glasgow competed against Billings Central, Huntley Project. Laurel, Sidney, Roundup, Culbertson, Wolf Point, Harlowtown, Park, Havre, Shepherd, Baker, Columbus, Forsyth, Custer, Dawson, Fergus, Joliet, Lockwood and Scobey. Six students made the trip with Gabe Proctor participating in HOI, Samantha Combs in Dramatic Solo, Harley Edwards in Dramatic Solo, Caith Overbey and Mirax Lipscomb in Humorous Theater and Chase Tarum in HOI. Four...
