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The Lustre Lions traveled to Nashua on Dec. 20 and the spikes of the Porcupines could not keep the Lions away, as the Lion girls won a hard fought battle 34-32 and the boys won 59-12. On the girls' side, the game action saw back and forth two-pointers from each side with the score at half time 15-14 Lustre. The Lions and the Porcupines continued to keep up momentum, continually swapping two pointers and free throws into the second half of the game. Top scorers for the Lions included Amber...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced on Dec. 13 it will begin enforcing Emergency Rules that temporarily restrict the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in Montana. The enforcement of these rules went into effect on Dec. 18, and include the sale of all flavored e-cigarette products, including flavored nicotine, THC and CBD e-cigarette products, both in-store and online. The restriction will last 120 days. This restriction was initially supposed to go into effect on Oct. 22. On Oct. 18 however, Ravalli...
Block of Bucks has been an annual fundraising tradition in the community for many years. Organized by a committee within the local Soroptimist International to raise funds that helps eligible area families purchase winter clothing and outwear for their children, this year was no different, even with recent changes in shopping options. On Dec. 6, volunteers of various ages and from area organizations stood at the intersections in front of the post office and D&G collecting funds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on a mild December day. By the end of the...
After almost two years of uncertainty, continued negotiations and tariff increases on both sides, China and the United States agreed to a limited trade agreement on Dec. 13. This agreement, which is considered to be phase one of the deal, includes some tariff relief, increased agricultural purchases and structural change to intellectual property and technology issues. With this deal in place, new tariff rates on Chinese goods, including consumer goods such as toys, phones and clothing, that were supposed to go into effect on Dec. 15 were...
The North County Mavericks hosted the Glasgow Scotties on Dec. 12 in Saco. The boys came out victorious against the visiting team, 52-44 while the girls lost by a mere 11 points, 52-41. "The Glasgow girls put in a lot of time playing together this summer and played very well Thursday night. They shot the ball extremely well and their posts gave us troubles. They came in with a good defensive plan that took away a lot of our scoring options," stated Lady Mavs coach Amber Erickson. Top scorers...
Under instructors Colleen Thompson for voice and Jenna Johnson for piano, students of all ages brought holiday cheer during Thompson's students' annual Christmas program at Prairie Ridge on Dec. 4. Walking into the doors, individuals were greeted by elf Kennedy Flaten as they found a perfect spot to support those performing. With students ranging in age from six through adulthood, this annual Christmas program showcased a wide range of vocal, piano, flute, guitar and percussion abilities. The...
Throughout the month of October, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital employees participated in an in-house “Bright Ideas” competition that allowed employees to provide suggestions on various improvements that could be made within the hospital while also providing funding for the newly established Valley County HOPE (Helping Others Pay Expenses) Project. According to Senior Leadership Assistant Emily Mayfield, a total of 39 entries were submitted for improvements including wayfinding ideas, service improvements, as well as policy and procedure imp...
During the Montana Lodging & Hospitality Association (MLHA) Awards Banquet on Oct. 23 in Missoula, Glasgow resident Melissa Sigmundstad was awarded the prestigious Sales and Marketing Person of the Year Award. Based upon a nomination process from the entire membership in all categories, Sigmundstad achieved the most number of votes from the board to earn the award, beating out four others who were also nominated. "This person is a dedicated supporter of MLHA and the Sales and Marketing Council....
The Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), in partnership with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, was recently designated as a regional Food and Ag Development Center (FADC), making it one of eight regional network centers in Montana. The Eastern Montana FADC will focus on providing assistance to producers who want to diversify their operations to include value-added agriculture production and increase access to locally grown food products. With the designation, Glasgow...
For the first time in nine years, the Lady Scotties were escorted out of town to the State Tournament at the Brick Breeden Field House on the Montana State University Bozeman Campus on Nov. 13 with parents and fans waving and honking in excitement at the hopes a State trophy will grace the hallways of Glasgow High School. Unfortunately for the Lady Scotties, tough pairings in the first two rounds of the tournament saw their dream of winning State vanish quickly. The first match of the...
Glasgow High School 2018 alum Alex Fransen was named Offensive Scout of the Week for Dickinson State University, in Dickinson, N.D., for week eight of the football season. The recognition, which is chosen by the coaches each week of the season, was given to Fransen due to his hard work, dedication and offensive skills which helped keep the score close against the team's loss, 23-22, to Valley City State University on Oct. 26. Upon hearing he was chosen as the Offensive Scout of the Week,...
In October, Nashua resident Dave Allen took a trip to Joint Base Lewis, McChord, Wash., to be a part of the Oct. 8 re-naming ceremony of the Allen Solider-Centered Medical Home at the base. The Medical Home was renamed in honor of Allen's son, Staff Sgt. Charles Allen who passed away from wounds he sustained while conducting combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 4, 2007. The medical facility will offer soldiers a place for physical therapy, basic first aid and regular doctor visits. The...
As court cases continue to be heard and moved through the judicial system regarding the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a public meeting, hosted by the U.S. Department of State, was held at the Billings Convention Center on Oct. 29. The meeting’s purpose was to gather comments on the federal government’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the pipeline project. The meeting itself did not include a public hearing however did provide for individuals to give comments directly to computers for submission or spe...
The Glasgow Courier held their second annual scavenger hunt to celebrate National Newspaper Week Oct. 6 through 12. We asked readers to search for the word "egg" that was hidden 25 times throughout the newspaper and then after locating and circling all 25, turn the paper back into us for a chance to win a three-year subscription. Five people (some with the assistance of others) located all 25 appearances of the word "egg" that were strewn throughout the paper. Laura Haefer, Majorie Hoffman, Kaly...
For the 14th time in the history of Glasgow Scottie volleyball and nine years since their last apperance, the Lady Scotties will be competing at the 2019 State Class B State Tournament from Nov. 14 through 16. In addition to securing their spot at State, after beating Shelby on Nov. 9, the Lady Scotties also achieved second place at the Class B Northern Divisional Tournament after being defeated by Choteau. The Lady Scotties ended the season with an impressive 18 and three record. As a result of...
The Nashua School welcomed three new faces to the hallways at the beginning of the school year. Sarah Denning, is the new junior high English teacher, Greg Hetland is the new high school math teacher and Julia Kirkland returns back to her alma mater as the new athletic director and PE/health teacher. Ms. Sarah Denning, the new junior high English and math teacher, has had a passion for teaching since she was in third grade. “When I was in third grade, I had five different teachers as a result of moving and a teacher going on leave. The very l...
In 28 years of playing in Class B, the Glasgow Scotties brought home their 17th District 2B Title in school history on Nov. 2, after playing three games during the two-day tournament on home court. The Lady Scotties came into the tournament as a first seed, which meant they had to wait to find out the results of the Malta vs. Poplar came at 10 a.m. the first day of the tournament on Nov. 1. The M-ettes came away victorious and they hoped to keep that momentum against the Scotties. With the home...
E-cigarettes, specifically the brand of e-cigs JUUL, have been around since 2015, however, it has only been this year that deaths and injuries have been reported as a result of vaping. As of press time, there have been no reported death or illnesses in Valley County, however as of Oct. 28, there have been five identified cases of vaping-associated pulmonary illness and one death in Montana. On Oct. 10, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported 1,299 lung injury cases associated with the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products from 49...
Glasgow resident and current city council member Nanci Schoenfelder is currently in the running to keep her city council seat for Ward One against Glasgow resident and County Road Department Supervisor Todd Young. Schoenfelder has served on the City Council for six years, after initially losing her first election against Stan Ozark and then was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Becky Erickson after she became mayor. Being a part of city government is in her blood, as her mom, Pat (Hallett)...
The Lady Scotties wrapped up their regular season on the road playing against Malta on Oct. 24 and against Wolf Point on Oct 26. The Scotties defeated the M-ettes in three games, 25-9, 25-19, 25-17. This was the second time the girls have played against the M-ettes after first encountering them at the beginning of the season. "We hadn't seen Malta since the first week of the regular season and we were looking forward to it for sure," coach Somer Hoerster tells the Courier. "We had some...
The eighth annual Chocolate Walk, held on a beautiful fall day on Oct. 18, brought not only members of the community but also those from out-of-town into local businesses. According to organizer Joy Guttenberg, owner of the Apple Trolley who also participated in the event, over 300 people enjoyed fabulous chocolate-related treats from the 16 participating businesses while also learning about what each place has to offer. The annual event started eight years ago when Guttenberg was struggling to...
When school started for Frazer School students, teachers and staff back in August, returning students saw new faces grace the hallways and classrooms. The school welcomed Sydney Hersom in the library, Shannon Knowlton in first grade, Jessie Walker in kindergarten, Alex Hinchcliff in high school English, Doug Williams in Tech Ed, Andy Schiedermayer, who returned as the part-time school counselor after retiring last year, Greg Rodriguez in eighth grade, Taylor Olson in elementary computer, Tanner...
In their last home meet before Districts, the Lady Scotties hosted the Plentywood Wildcats on Oct. 16 after recognizing cross country, fall cheer and volleyball senior athletes. With the rush of an undefeated season, the home crowd making noise and the girls playing their hearts out, nothing could match up against the Wildcats as they beat the home team in five matches, 25-12, 22-25, 23-25, 25-17, 10-15. This was the first game the Scotties have had to battle it out in five matches all season....
Glasgow natives Alicia (Doke) Frueh and Jim Frueh have had an established presence at the Loaded Toad in downtown Glasgow over the years. J. Frueh helped build the establishment and has been in charge of the financial aspects of the business since the beginning while A. Frueh used to live across the street, became a frequent customer and then decided to work there at the front counter in addition to her full time job as the city utility clerk. As a result of their commitment and loyalty to the...
Having a presence in the community since 1958, Soroptimist International, which is a coined word meaning best for women, provides resources and opportunities that allows women and children the opportunity to reach their full potential and reach their dreams. Their mission is simple, provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic power. Current President Maridene Johnson and the 23 active members of the Glasgow Soroptimist have been doing just that. With various events such as Trunk of Treasures,...
