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In a vote of four to one, the Glasgow City Council has voted to deny Cindy Ramsbacher’s application for a permit to operate a pet rescue at her home address within city limits. A well-organized group of opponents, made up of area homeowners, made their feelings regarding the permit known in statements and in writing at the Jan. 2 meeting in council chambers. Ramsbacher, of Northeast Montana Pet Rescue, is respected and well known in the area for offering services to abandoned and mistreated pets, and her efforts have placed animals in many l...
Valley County Chief Deputy Matt Remmich has officially bid Glasgow farewell. Remmich is taking a position as a police officer with the Montana State University Police Department in Bozeman. He told the Courier that he is grateful to the people of Valley County, adding: "For almost eight years I've had the privilege of waking up each day into my dream of public service through law enforcement. Keeping teamwork in mind, I hope I have helped Valley County become a little safer so everyone who...
One day after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Obama era Cole Memo, directing federal prosecutors to focus resources away from cannabis related offenses that followed existing state laws, U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana Kurt Alme issued a statement indicating the impact this has on Montanans who own medical marijuana dispensaries and those who use medical marijuana. Alme told the Courier that Sessions' announcement would not directly affect Montana, as other laws still exist that protect medical marijuana. Clarifying, he...
With winter upon us, the Elk's Lodge 1922 turned up the heat at their first annual chili cook-off on Jan. 6. Seven local teams of veterans and rookies came together to showcase their skills in hopes of winning the cash prize. With an entry fee of $25, each team was given three hours to cook their masterpieces and present it to the judges. Cooking began at 1 p.m. and judging started at 4 p.m. Once the cooking started, it didn't take long for the room to fill with the aroma of onions, peppers and...
The Gateway Club and Dave Pippin are hosting an impromptu jam band session at the former’s Fort Peck location on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. All musicians are welcome. Drink specials are on offer, with $2 beers and $3 mimosas during the event. The Gateway’s Stacy Britzman also told the Courier that they’ll have an indian taco bar for $10 per plate with musicians eating free. Pippin told the Courier that the general idea is an old fashioned musical gathering. “Bring your instruments, amps and kits,” he said, “and let’s play.” He added, “One rea...
They arrived in the winter, bundled in snowsuits which hid beneath layers of rejection and abandonment. The thick walls that lay before us were massive and seemed at the time, impenetrable. She was 15 months, and he was just over 3. They were sleep deprived, malnourished, and they did not exist, or so they had been told. Our worlds collided as we embraced these two, all the while caring for the other two already within our safety. Birth order was trumped, and anger and frustration dominated our dwelling. Peace was replaced by chaos. I shudder...
The new year is upon us, and in the grand tradition of ordering our lives by summaries and data, I resolved to write about 2017 in the Valley County Attorney’s Office to shed light on some of the work we accomplished and some of the changes that will affect criminal prosecutions in the year to come. In the interest of the reader engagement, I have decided to limit my comments to felony criminal cases because, while cases regarding traffic tickets can be very exciting (honestly), I suspect readers may find them less than enthralling. By way o...
The pages of the calendar have turned and now it’s a new year. It’s hard to believe that it’s the year 2018. I remember being in World History class as a sophomore in high school, studying a historical time line. A discussion began concerning when the 20th century would be left behind and we’d be living in the 21st century. At the time, the year 1958, we all wondered if we’d be alive to see the new century. We talked about what it would be like, about what progress humanity would make. Last week, I was visiting with a close friend. She comme...
I can comically recall the issues Republicans rail on and on about every day. The deficit is a national security issue, lower taxes, less regulations, more local input in government, less environmental conservation, no federal land grabs or federal lands period. This local control is a conservative hallmark of less government, or at least more self-government, and in most cases Republicans support it as the backbone of the federalist system we constitutionalized in America. Why then, do Republicans insist on federal criminal enforcement of...
I am writing this letter in response to the decision that was reached by the City Council. They denied Cindy [Ramsbacher] a pet rescue permit. I really don't understand this decision. We have had a cat rescue in Glasgow for some time, so why give them a permit and not Cindy? Cindy works very hard to take care of every dog she gets. They are fed, they are warm, and they go to the vet to get their shots and whatever they need. She also tries very hard to get them adopted. I have a dog that I adopted from her. I love him She will not be able to...
Eugene "Gene" Roy Hallock, born Nov. 25, 1941, in Glasgow, Mont., passed away Wednesday, Dec, 27, 2017, at Tru Hospice in Greeley, Colo., at the age of 76. Per his request, a private family celebration of life service will be held at a later date. He lived much of his life in Montana, where he worked over the years as a high school business teacher, farmer and truck driver. He loved to hunt the Big Sky state, and shoot the breeze with family and neighbors. He was a very affectionate and fun gran...
Julia Judith (Teske) Britsch, 95, passed away peacefully at her home north of Hinsdale, Mont., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. Due to weather conditions, graveside services will be held inside at the Willie Nelson American Legion Post #45 at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, with Pastor Tom Tripp officiating, followed by a luncheon. She was born Dec. 23, 1922, near Lustre, Mont., to Dan and Helen (Peters) Teske. Her family lived in New Deal for three or four years, in one of the nicest houses. She would use...
Dick Nicol passed away peacefully in his home in Clayton, Idaho, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1931, to Bud and Pauline Nichol in Glasgow, Mont. He was raised in the surrounding area of Nashua on the family ranch with his seven brothers and sisters, until he went into the Army in 1954. He went to western Montana to visit his best friend, Dick Vinson, that he met while in the Army. He loved it, and was amazed snow would...
Hugo Lee Hansen passed away unexpectedly at St. Peter's Hospital on New Year's Day, 2018, at the age of 69. He was the first of four children born to Hugo Walter and Mary Edna Hansen in Glasgow, Mont., on March 3, 1948. He attended St. Raphael School and graduated from Glasgow High in 1966. The family moved to Great Falls shortly after his high school graduation. Later that summer, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served one tour of duty in Vietnam. The trauma of war on the psyche of a youn...
Virgie Schweigert, 97, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Faith Lutheran Home, Wolf Point, Mont. As per her wishes, she has been cremated. A celebration of her life is being planned for this March. She was born July 21, 1920, in Twila, Ky., and daughter to Clavin and Reney Tipton. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and most of all spending time with family and friends. She had a strong faith in God through her entire...
Miles D. “Bud” Geer, 96, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Valley View Home in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Evangelical Church in Glasgow with Pastor Tom Fauth officiating, followed by burial at the Highland Cemetery. A full obituary will follow soon. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of the arrangements....
Donald Bauer, 83, passed away Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. A memorial service is being planned in the spring. A full obituary will be run at that time. Bell Mortuary of Glasgow is in charge of the arrangements.Donald Bauer...
Dolores Isabelle (Kwasnicki) Dighans, 74, passed away of breast cancer, on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, exactly 12 years after losing her mother, Helen (Edward) Kwasnicki. As a tribute to her love of the outdoors and at her request, her ashes will be spread near her favorite hiking trail across the mountains south of Bozeman. She was born Nov. 2, 1943, at her grandparent's home near Killdeer, Saskatchewan, Canada, and raised on a dairy farm east of Rockglen, Saskatchewan, with older siblings, Jeanette...
THURSDAY – JAN. 11 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - AERO Growing Food Business Workshop. Register at aeromt.org/workshops. 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. FRIDAY – JAN. 12 Noon – Nashua Senior Citizen Association meeting after potluck dinner at the Senior Center. SATURDAY – JAN. 13 7 – 10 p.m. - Bingo at the Valley County Senior Citizens. Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome. SUNDAY – JAN. 14 Social Cards and Game Day will be on the second Sunday from now on, with visi...
Bismarck Rotary Results (Jan. 5 and 6): Team Scores: 1 - Rapid City Stevens 211.5 2 - Bismarck High 192.5 3 - Pierre T.F. Riggs 186.0 4 - Sidney 163.5 5 - Rapid City Central 157.5 6 - West Fargo 153.0 7 - Minot 135.0 8 - Watertown 130.0 9 - Aberdeen Central 127.0 10 - Mandan 119.0 11 - Glendive 107.5 12 - Bismarck Legacy 101.0 13 - Carter High 94.0 14 - Napoleon 83.0 14 - Valley City 83.0 16 - Carrington 77.0 17 - Dickinson 75.0 18 - Bismarck Century 74.5 19 - Fargo Davies 71.5 20 - Bis. St....
High School Ice Dawgs Game #1 – 01-06-18 Billings 8, Glasgow 0 Period 1 Goals: 0 Penalties: Casey Mattfeldt, two minutes, tripping. Period 2 Goals: 0 Penalties: Jack Helland, two minutes, slashing; Michael Uphues, two minutes, interference; Brayden Hansen, two and ten minutes, checking from behind. Period 3 Goals: 0 Penalties: Bridger Barnett. Two minutes, delay of game; Kaden Fossum, two minutes, interference; Kristian Price, two minutes, roughing; Britt Fairclough, ten minutes, misconduct; Mic...
January 5, 2018 Boys Frazer 77, Nashua 41 Frazer 31 29 5 12 - 77 Nashua 11 12 12 6 - 41 Frazer: R. Beston 9, A. Raining Bird 20, Z. Ackerman 5, W. Miller 11, B. Jackson 15, J. Jackson 12, T. Jackson 3. Three-point field goals: A. RainingBird 2, Z. Ackerman 1, B. Jackson 3. Nashua: T. Laumeyer 2, M. Winchester 2, E. Viste 2, C. Guttenberg 10, G. Adkins 9, C. Greene 5, K. Skolrud 4, S. Sibley 7. Three-point field goals: C. Guttenberg 1, G. Adkins 2, K. Skolrud 1. Girls Frazer 69, N-O 49 Frazer 21...
