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Senior at Glasgow High School Dillon Godwin couldn't decide what to do for his Eagle Scout project, even as time was quickly running out to choose and execute a project. It wasn't until an idea from his mother, Leta Godwin, to make chemo covers for the community, spearheaded Godwin's motivation to not only help out those in the community with cancer but also execute everything he learned from his time in Scouts. After finding out more information on the benefits of chemo covers from online...
Members of the community came together on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center to enjoy good company and food prepared and served by volunteers comprised of the Glasgow High School student council and enthusiastic individuals. In it's 28th year, the event served 200 people and brought people of all ages together. The event started one year with Ruth Ann Hutchinson offering her home to fellow churchgoers as a place to gather for Thanksgiving dinner for those who didn't...
After two and a half years, commitment and assistance from key stakeholders throughout the county, including EMS services, hospitals, community leaders and the public, funding from STAT Air, FMDH Foundation and Farm Credit Services, and an application which shows the County's commitment to saving lives, Valley County is the first county in the state to be designated as a "Cardiac Ready Community." "It is so exciting to be the first in the state. It's amazing to show others that even though we...
Residents and staff of Valley View Home as well as community members gathered on Nov. 9, to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and each other during the home’s annual Harvest Festival. Music provided by Dudley and the Deadbeats got everyone moving, grooving and dancing. Community members and staff also had the opportunity to purchase delicious slices of pie made from resident family members, staff members and as a result of growing interest in the pie slices, the dietary department also helped bake some of them. Residents also had the o...
Members of the Hinsdale FFA Chapter had a trip of their lifetime participating in the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 25 through Oct. 28. Sophomore Danika Soper also represented the Chapter by competing in the National Creed Speaking Career Development, where she competed with members from other chapters throughout the country. Soper was put up against 47 other FFA members and ended up bringing home the Bronze award. The creed she had to recite is five para...
For 32 years, A. Nadine Pickthorn and her husband farmed near Fort Peck, during which time Pickthorn developed a business creating and selling art. She was always grateful for the community support in allowing her to make a living out of a hobby. As plans were being made for retirement, Pickthorn decided to start an art show in Glasgow. “I felt this need to start the show in Glasgow. Not only to benefit local artists but for me to return to periodically,” said Pickthorn. Now in it’s 18th year in Glasgow, the Wild Bunch Art Show, which will...
As a new hunter to Northeast Montana this season, Cory Mottice readily admits there has been a slight learning curve to navigating and getting a feel for the land. It has been more of an exploratory season for him, traveling all over the northeastern part of the state and discovering different areas. This past weekend Mottice, along with his cousin Josh Lenart, who is visiting from Utah, were able to navigate and explore together, calling their weekend hunting excursion a success, even with...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital unveiled last week a new way to decrease preoperative anxiety, which in turn will decrease postoperative anxiety, pain and nausea, by introducing two alternative medical therapies. At no additional charge to the patient, these new therapies will allow a patient to have a more stress-free experience before, during and after surgery procedures. Patients will have the choice between two options, therapeutic inhaled essential oil therapy (TIEO) or music therapy. TIEO, or aromatherapy, is the use of essential oils...
GHS senior Alexandra "Lexie" Pehlke got quite a surprise while in Helena at the Jobs for Montana's Graduates (JMG) 25th annual LEAD conference on Oct. 30. She was one of four students selected by Governor Steve Bullock to receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and participate in the National Student Leadership Academy, for her commitment to academic excellence and leadership development. As a result of being chosen, she, along with JMG's advisor, Jill Page, will be traveling to...
Area residents might have noticed there is a new addition to downtown Glasgow. Hi-Line Clogging and Gymnastics, owned and operated by Tiffany Ross and her husband, Dr. Kevin Ross, provides the opportunity for area children to learn recreational gymnastics, as well as provides a space for T. Ross to continue to teach her clogging lessons to residents of the area. The building, opened since Sept. 10, is located at the former Gaffaney's building at 433 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow, was originally intended...
Valley View Home will be hosting their yearly Harvest Festival on Friday, Nov. 9, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to dance along with Dudley and the Deadbeats, enjoy slices of pie and enter to win prizes donated by area businesses. Raffle tickets to win prizes can be purchased by contacting Valley View Home at 406-228-2461 or by purchasing them on the day of the event. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Each raffle ticket provides the opportunity to win a fabulous prize. Previous year’s prizes have included Fort Peck S...
International violinist Jack Glatzer, along with his associate, Dr. Margaret Hereld, delighted residents and staff at both Prairie Ridge and Valley View Home on Oct. 31. A total of 18 Head Start children, who were visiting Prairie Ridge, also had the opportunity to interact with the duo and learn about music. Glatzer and Hereld spent approximately two weeks touring throughout Montana stopping at various facilities that target the elderly population, including nursing and assisted homes....
The Valley County Health Department was recently awarded a $5,000 Barclay-Giel Seed Grant in order to improve their family planning program and to promote oral health in the community. The Department was one of 20 recipients countrywide to receive the funding in the program’s inaugural year. “We are pretty excited to be the only public health department in the state of Montana to be awarded this grant,” said Director of Valley County Health Department Crystal Alvarado. “Seeing all the countrywide programs that were funded, really showed...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital hosted their annual health and wellness fair this past Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Glasgow Civic Center. For over 20 years, FMDH has hosted the annual event in an effort to educate the public on issues and ailments facing the world. This year was no exception and the fair featured 28 booths including displays as diverse as local law enforcement, the Valley County Health Department, Hi-Line Homes and various departments of FMDH including 5th Avenue Pharmacy,...
The Glasgow Evangelical Church, 152 Aberdeen St. Glasgow, is once again serving as a collection site for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. The church will be open for collecting on Monday, Nov. 12, through Monday, Nov. 19. Hours for drop-off will be 10 a.m. to noon everyday except for Saturday, Nov. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18, noon to 4 p.m. After Nov. 19, all shoeboxes collected will be picked up and will travel to distribution centers where the boxes will then be prepped for...
During Library Card Sign-Up month in September, librarians at the Glasgow City-County library utilized the library’s weekly story-time to further educate area children and their parents about the benefits of the library and the process of signing up for a library card. One book that was read during this weekly activity, Library Mouse, inspired everyone to write their own story and learn about how each story is worth telling. Library Mouse tells the story of the title character, a mouse, who loves reading and gets inspired to write his own s...
Dr. Stanley and members of his staff from Rimrock Pediatric Dentistry in Billings, will be setting up a satellite office starting in January at Dr. Charles Wilson's dental office, located at 54253 U.S. Hwy 2, Glasgow. All major dental insurance will be accepted and as of now, Dr. Stanley will be seeing children Tuesdays and Wednesdays every two weeks for checks, cleanings and basic general restorations. To get a feel of Glasgow and the area, Dr. Stanley and his staff visited on Oct. 17,...
U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced legislation on Oct. 12 to provide critical funding for the Milk River Project in northcentral Montana. After speaking with the St. Mary’s Working Group on Oct. 10, Tester introduced the St. Mary’s Reinvestment Act to Congress, which would ensure the federal government picks up 75 percent of the tab for the water project, an increase from the current 26 percent. According to co-chair of the St. Mary Rehabilitation Working Group Marko Manoukian, the group held a meeting with federal candidates via telephone con...
Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Luke Strommen is charged with Felony Sexual Abuse of a Child according to court documents filed in District Court in Glasgow on Oct. 11. He appeared in front of District Court Judge John Larson, of Missoula, via video conference with Assistant Attorney General David Buchler and attorney Casey Moore on Oct. 16. Valley County District Court Judge Yvonne Laird and County Attorney Dylan Jensen both recused themselves from the case. In court Tuesday afternoon, Strommen...
The Hinsdale FFA Chapter has been selected to compete for national recognition in the career development event Creed at the 90th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct 25 through Oct. 28. FFA member and sophomore at Hinsdale School Danika Soper will be representing the chapter at the event. Soper, an FFA member for four years, competed in the Creed Speaking Event at her chapter contest as a freshman earlier this year, which was her first experience with competing in the...
This week, Oct. 7 through Oct. 13, is Fire Prevention Week and the Glasgow and Long Run Fire Departments are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year's fire prevention campaign, "Look. Listen. Learn. Be Aware. Fire Can Happen Anywhere." The campaign looks to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. Preschoolers from Head Start, Little Scholars Preschool and First Lutheran Preschool will be visiting...
Any parent with young children might be hearing through their child’s school or daycare that Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is affecting youngsters in the community. According to the Glasgow Clinic, there has been a recent influx of the disease, however the number of cases are unknown as not all families come in for verification of diagnosis. The Center for Disease Control states Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than five years old. However, it can occur in older children and...
On a chilly, snowy Wednesday morning, officers from the Glasgow Police Department, deputies from the Valley County Sheriff's office and Montana Highway Patrol officers came out and chatted with local residents at both the Loaded Toad and Hot Shots Espresso to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day on Oct. 3. Thanks to a generous donation from First Community Bank, the first $100 worth of coffees purchased at each coffee shop was paid for. The event, held since 2011 nationally, brings together...
Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Luke Strommen is being charged with Felony Sexual Abuse of a Child according to court documents filed in District Court in Glasgow on Oct. 11. According to court documents, Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) was contacted in May 2018, regarding allegations of improprieties of a sexual nature by Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Luke Strommen. During the course of the investigation a possible victim was identified, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident...
Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Luke Strommen is charged with Felony Sexual Abuse of a Child according to court documents filed in District Court in Glasgow on Oct. 11. He appeared in front of District Court Judge John Larson, of Missoula, via video conference with Assistant Attorney General David Buchler and attorney Casey Moore on Oct. 16. Valley County District Court Judge Yvonne Laird and County Attorney Dylan Jensen both recused themselves from the case. In court Tuesday afternoon, Strommen...
