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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Like a nightmare that just doesn't shake off, tragedy strikes and the natural response is to wonder why. One local family faced a tragedy that faced national attention just over a year ago today. The Chalmers lost Sheree Chalmers Smith to a plane crash, along with her husband, Daniel Smith, her sister-in-law, Amber Smith, Amber's fiance Jonathan Norton and her father-in-law, Dale Smith. The plane went down in Idaho, in the rugged terrain located near McCall in what is known at the Frank Church R... Full story
Will the hand of power slap it down again? That's the question that many might be wondering in the upcoming weeks, as the Keystone XL Pipeline bill made its way through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week. Sen. Steve Daines spoke at a hearing about the pipeline bringing jobs and tax revenue that could help support infrastructure in Eastern Montana. In November representatives passed the bill, but it failed by one vote in the Senate. As Republicans have taken control of th...
Legislators slipped in a provision through the federal budget bill in December that may, or may not, affect the sage grouse. Just one sentence prohibited the Department of Interior from changing the classification of the sage grouse. That's good news for farmers, ranchers and those with active oil pumps in Eastern Montana. Although it might not impact the overall decision that is eventually made, it prohibits this for up to a year. Valley County would encounter a direct impact if the bird were listed as endangered. Local ranchers and farmers...
The 2015 Montana Legislature convened Jan. 5, and ceremonial and educational events welcomed the 150 lawmakers from all over the state to Helena. During the swearing-in ceremonies, the leaders of each party said they hoped the parties would work together to better the state. “I look around this room and see 50 individuals dedicated to making Montana a better place,” said new Senate President Debby Barrett, R-Dillon. Barrett is the first woman elected Senate president, and she spoke about increasing the power of the legislative branch. “It...
July • While the flood of 2011 is still a topic of conversation, necessary repair work at Fort Peck Dam is ongoing. Even though several repair projects have been completed, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers continues work on the Fort Peck spillway. Consequently the 2011 discharge caused a lot of erosion. The spillway ran for over four months. Downstream dams along the Missouri River are also undergoing flood repairs. The projects, costing around $45 million, are coming closer to completion. • Wh...
I recently heard radio advertisements promoting “no ethanol in our gas.” I wonder if the sponsors of the advertisements understand the implications of that message? I realize that not everyone understands the nuances of that message, so I would like to share my thoughts. What does “no ethanol” in our gas really mean? First, consumers should understand that gasoline is made from many petrochemical components produced during the refining of crude oil into gasoline. Some of these compounds are are added to increase octane. They include toxic chemi... Full story
The Glasgow Courier shares the views expressed in this column with other publications in Stevenson-Hicks Newspapers. As predicted, the closure of scores of mail processing plants and rural post offices has waged a heavy toll on postal customers. Mail service has rapidly declined, especially in small towns across the United States. The U.S. Postal Service recently announced the elimination of overnight delivery as well as a one-day delay in first-class and periodicals mail. While Congress mandated that Saturday delivery continue through at...
One of Montana's major daily newspapers scored yet another hit with the gay and lesbian community with another article about gay marriage in Montana. What is that now? The fourth or fifth time since Montana made gay marriage legal that that publication has advocated this deviant practice. I say deviant because I would ask that you take a moment to physically check yourself, then check your spouse, partner, significant other, better half or lover. If you are with someone of the opposite sex you will notice, at first glance that your...
I am sure that many of us senior citizens received “new tech” gifts or have needed to purchase a new cell phone, new appliance or even a new vehicle. The sad part of these purchases is that they do not come with a training session. We all have experienced that frustrating period of trying to make the new gadget work. I recall my dad getting a new vehicle and being very upset because he couldn’t get the air conditioner to work. Now just how many folks in the older population would look for a “snow flake” icon on the A/C button, rather than the...
The 64th Legislature began last week with the formal ceremonies and swearing in that surround each new legislature. It is always a treat to see all of the families and children sitting in the galleries and walking in the halls. Many will endure weeks of separation so that their loved ones may spend the next 4 months doing their very best to serve the state. The first order of business that we took up in the Senate was to confirm Sen. Debby Barrett (R) from Dillon, as the first woman to serve as the president of the Montana State Senate. I was...
Paul Charles Abern, 96, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, Jan 5, 2015, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. A private family service will be held at a later date. He was born on Jan. 16, 1918, in Granville, N.D., the son of Halsey C. and Vesta Leona (Martin) Abern. He spent his young years in North Dakota and Chicago. He and his brothers owned and operated Abern's Sheet Metal Shop in Chicago. He married Carmella (Stramaglio) Pierini Oct 2, 1948, in Chicago. They moved to...
Thomas Bryce Wallis, 93, life-long resident of Montana, an avid fisherman with many imaginative stories, and a man with a great sense of humor, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at the Phillips County Medical Center. He was born on May 7, 1921, to Minnie (Taylor) and William J. Wallis at the Garrison ranch outside of Saco. He graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1940 and married Shirley Ann Nelson of Hinsdale in 1942. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II and received th...
Lena (Folden) Sizer, age 100, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, followed by interment in the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. She was born on Sept. 26, 1914, to Ranvig and Peder Folden. Her parents were Norwegian immigrants who homesteaded near Parshall, N.D. She was the oldest child with four brothers and a sister. She married Sam Sizer in...
The Hinsdale Raider boys hosted the Poplar Indians last Friday and came away with another win They then beat Dodson, 71-33, to improve to 4-0 and 8-1 in District 3C. They are tied with Frazer for first in the conference and slotted at No. 6 in the MaxPreps Class C state rankings. In the JV game against Poplar, the Raiders lost 31-22 but they did well with just five healthy players suited up for the game. Logan McColly went a perfect 6 of 6 from the free throw line. He has a textbook shot from th... Full story
As a rebuilding program demonstrating growth, Scottie wrestling makes the cut. Last week it happened at Cut Bank. The Scotties placed seventh among 29 teams last weekend at the CB Invitational. Cody King made it to the championship match at 138, losing an 8-4 decision to Choteau's JJ Werdal. Heavyweight Joe Doney decisioned Choteau's Denver Krone, 7-2, in a third place match. "I didn't know know to expect at the beginning of the season," coach Jory Casterline told The Courier. "I guess I'll take...
Too much drama can get things messy, but not with these Scotties. The Glasgow High School speech & drama team keeps speaking up, getting all dramatic and racking up first place performances this season. Last Saturday's invitational at Malta brought another opportunity for success. On the drama side, versatile Rachel Overby's double duty impressed coach Matt Bacon. “Rachel Overby continued to demonstrate her fantastic comedic talent as both an actress and as a writer by taking the first place finish in humorous solo with her self-written p... Full story
Scottie basketball throws itself to the Wolves – talented ones – this weekend. How the undefeated boys and resilient girls teams emerge from Saturday's conference games at Wolf Point could give insight into the rest of their seasons. For the boys, G-Town vs. Wolf Point is a Montana Top 10 midseason clash. The squads are tied atop District 2B at 3-0. MaxPreps ranks Glasgow (8-0 overall) third in the state with a 16.3 rating and the Wolves (5-2) eighth with a 10.4 rating. "Saturday could be the...
Brand spanking new Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, left, already has that betting-on-sports-with-other-politicians thing down – and with House Speaker John Boehner, no less. Zinke, the former All-PAC 10 Oregon Duck, and Boehner bet on Monday's College Football Championship game. Zinke lost because Boehner's Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Ducks, and the Montanan had to wear an Ohio State tie – yep, that one right there.... Full story
Groups or individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for Community Pond Program grant. Applicants must provide at least 30 percent of the total project cost, which can include contributions such as heavy equipment time, construction materials, labor, engineering services, and more. Anyone wishing to sponsor a project may apply. Since 2003, the Community Pond Program has funded projects that benefit young anglers and their families by providing...