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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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On Jan. 11, the Valley County Commissioners heard a proposal to reduce the number of voting precincts across the county. The county currently has eight voting precincts located in Lustre, Frazer, Nashua, Hinsdale, Opheim, Fort Peck and two precincts in Glasgow. The proposal would form three precincts in Valley County and would be set up according to how the Montana House Districts are designated across the county. The proposal would eliminate election day voting in the Frazer, Nashua, Lustre, Opheim, Fort Peck and Hinsdale precincts, making... Full story
Local businessman Josh Sand is a busy fella. The proprietor behind Sand Electric, Sandpoint Properties, Sandpoint Storage and The Ice Man, along with helping his wife, Ronica with Little Scholars Preschool, he always has something going on. Sand graduated from Ophiem High School in 1994, and his abilities in track earned him a scholarship to North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND. While there, he met his wife, Ronica, whom also was a track standout, and they were married their... Full story
CASA of the Hi-Line is set to begin their new training classes at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Valley County Courthouse Community Room. Executive Director of CASA of the Hi-Line Mark Douglass told the Courier that currently there are three new court-appointed special advocates who have committed to the class, with at least two others tentatively scheduled to attend. “So honestly if we could have a few more show up, we could cover all of our priority cases in Valley County,” said Douglass excitedly. Douglass emphasized that des... Full story
The Nashua School is proud to have a Por-Q-Bots team again this year, trying to follow a long legacy of successful teams since 2005. They have been meeting four days a week since the beginning of December, and at least two days a week much of the fall, to learn enough to go to the state tournament in Bozeman on Jan. 28. Due to a change in coaches and a loss of more experienced members, this is a "building" year for the young team. Xander Pugh, John Grimes, Caden Laumeyer, Zoe Zabel, and Aurorua... Full story
On Jan. 11, Governor Bullock appointed a number of different Montana residents to assist him with various state issues. One of these appointees was Abigail Helland of Glasgow, who was appointed to the state's Youth Justice Council. Her primary job will be to advise Governor Bullock on a wide variety of issues that affect Montana youth, specifically youth crime. The Youth Justice Council is composed of a variety of different young adults, under the age of 24, from throughout Montana. The primary... Full story
Therein lies the rub. Who is fighting whom in the Middle East? We already know some of it is Muslim against Christians. Been going on for centuries. Nothing new. Then there’s the different sects of Muslims fighting each other. Then we have the Northern Irelanders fighting the Irelanders. The Germans were fighting Europe and Asia. Syria fighting Lebanon, Iran fighting Iraq, all seven of the “stan” countries fighting each other. Somalians fighting each other. Some folks think we were fighting North Korea in the Korean “Conflict.” Those same folk...
Note: The following text is Congressman Zinke’s full opening statement for the Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 18. As a son of a plumber and a kid who grew up in a small timber and railroad town next to Glacier National Park in Montana, I am humbled to be the President-elect’s designee for Secretary of the Interior. I am also humbled because of the great responsibility the position holds to be the steward of majestic public lands, the champion of our great Indian nations, and the manager and voice of our diverse wildlife. Upfront, I am an...
It occurred to me while holding a conversation with a friend that many have no idea what populism is, or why Trump is a populist. Populism is most generally defined as a political movement mobilized over the concerns of many against a political establishment seen as out-of-touch. Lenninism, Maoism, Nationalism, Socialism and so on were all populism. When we discuss populism today, we usually assume that an individual is being elected with strong control over a system usually seen as broken or corrupt. The issue with populism is that it usually...
Shortly before Christmas, men and women across Montana were notified that the road construction projects they were depending on to put presents under the tree this year would be canceled. The jobs they were depending on to provide for their families in 2017 would be lost. The construction of critical state highway projects would be delayed or defunded altogether. Our highway fund is facing an unprecedented budget shortfall, and unfortunately it’s just one small part of the budget crisis that Governor Steve Bullock handed the 65th Legislature on...
Will our children, grandchildren or others ever get to see a circus? That thought came to mind when I heard the news that the days of the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey circuses will be no more after 2017. Those of us who live, and earn a living with livestock and other animals can understand this. Federal regs and PETA have hampered many livestock businesses, BUT THE CIRCUS. How many of you can remember the first time you saw an elephant and might have even gotten to ride one? How about a giraffe, and more exciting were the lion trainer...
It was night and I had been sleeping soundly. Suddenly my heart is beating wildly and my thinking that cold hand so close to my throat. Irrational terror, plain unadulterated TERROR, struck me. I never ever had the possibility of sudden violent death in my bedroom! --- and I’m having to experience this episode alone! “Oh, dear God, I beg of you! --- Assist me, I plead with you. You alone can save me from whatever this man had conjured up to violently shorten my precious life. I greatly desire to improve/rectify the essential facets of liv...
Willard Tieszen, 90, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at St. John's Lutheran Home in Billings, Mont. There was a memorial service Friday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m., at the Ocee Johnson Chapel, Chapel Court, St. John's Lutheran Home, Billings. Funeral service and burial will be Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Lustre Mennonite Brethren Church, with viewing at 10 a.m. at the church. He was born on July 22, 1926, in Lustre, Mont., the son of Marie (Janzen) Tieszen and Jacob P. Tieszen. He attended one-room... Full story
Arlene Paterichia (Rennick) Knaff has passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at the age of 92 in Las Vegas, Nev. She will be laid to rest right beside her husband, Lawrence Knaff, and her best friends, Sam and Irene Allie. Memorial services are pending for this spring. She was born Arlene Paterichia Rennick in 1924 and lived in Hinsdale until she graduated from high school. She grew up on the Hi-Line and worked in the shipyards in Seattle during World War II. She lived the majority of her life in... Full story
Joseph "Joe" Alex Foster passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Roundup Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Time and place will be posted on the Bell Mortuary website when plans are set. He was the oldest of four children born to Russell and Loretta "Belle" Foster on March 5, 1948, in Glasgow, Mont. He lived most of his life in Glasgow, moving away for short periods of time but always returned home. He had served in the US Navy from Aug. 23, 1967, to Oct. 30,... Full story
Lee Eblen went to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. His family thanks all those who helped, cared for, and visited Lee in the past months. He will be missed by his many friends and his family. Lee loved his family, his ranch, and his horses. He really enjoyed the many years his family competed in the rodeo arena and made many friendships throughout their travels in Montana. Growing up in Gallatin Valley, Lee was a passionate Bobcat fan. He attended... Full story
The 14U Lady Ice Dawgs scored two wins in Havre Jan. 14, bringing their overall record to 8-5. The girls get plenty of games in as they participate in both the MAHA league and the NDAHA league. Right now, they are 0-5 against the North Dakota teams and 8-0 in Montana. Head coach Paul Provencher indicated that the girls are really playing well together and credits their success to the girls believing in one another. Glasgow 3, Havre 2 In a penalty-free game the Lady Ice Dawgs defeated the Lady... Full story
The Lady Scotties lost ground in the conference standings last week, with losses to Wolf Point and Malta in two home games. Glasgow faced the Lady Wolves Jan. 12 and the M-Ettes the following night on Jan. 13. Wolf Point 53, Glasgow 45 Starting the game against the Wolves for Glasgow were Khloe Krumwiede, Lexi Nixdorf, Tyra Johnson, Jordan Kulczyk and Leinie Hughes. Demi Aune and Ashtyn Myrick also saw some time on the floor. The game started with good energy and consistent scoring as Glasgow... Full story
The Scottie boys lost to the Wolf Point Wolves and the Malta Mustangs in two games held in Glasgow Jan. 12 and 13. Wolf Point 48, Glasgow 44 It was a good match-up between the Scotties and the Wolves with both teams bringing high energy and consistency to the contest. Starting for the Scotties were Tyler Hersom, Luke Breigenzer, Trent Herbert, Brayden Ross and Cade Myrick. Ellis McKean and Bryce Legare came off the bench in each quarter of the game also. For the Wolves, Brady Babb, Morgan Bauer,... Full story
Following a dual vs. Glendive on Jan. 10, the Scottie wrestlers traveled to the Cowboy Classic in Miles City for a two-day tournament Jan. 13 and 14. The dual against Dawson County was a good warm-up for the Miles City Invitational, with most of the varsity wrestlers getting some mat time in. In Miles City, Glasgow placed tenth out of the 26 registered teams, and had four individual placers: Gabe Hallock who went 6-2, Matt Reyling, who went 5-1, Tony Kaiser, who went 5-1, and Kaden Zimmerman,... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be closed during the month of January. WEDNESDAY – JAN. 18 1-4 p.m. - Veteran service officers for MT Veterans Affairs will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic. Please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214). 3:30-5 p.m. - The Glasgow City/County Library’s Lego League begins and continues every Wednesday until the end of March. Kids ages 6-12 are welcome! THURSDAY - JAN. 19 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon – Presentation by Jeff Kaufman at JSEC with a lunch provided. Jeff will present Full Circle Leadership and G... Full story
Resolve Montana is partnering with Glasgow High School during Superhero Night at the boys and girls basketball games against the Sidney Eagles on Jan. 19. Students and families who attend the games are encouraged to sign a pledge to end prescription drug abuse. “There is a perception that prescription drugs are not as dangerous as illicit drugs,” said Montana Attorney General Tim Fox. “We need to start talking to our young people about why safe and responsible prescription drug use is so important. We need to lock up our meds without locki... Full story
