Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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A new record 472 wrestlers from 17 different clubs competed in Scottie Gymnasium this past Saturday for the 2023 Glasgow Wrestling Club Invitational. The attendance number broke last year's total of 455 grapplers. We also had our own new record 85 Highlanders competing on the home mats. The event was kicked off with the traditional parade of athletes, complete with strobe lights, fog machines, music, and introductions. Wrestling wrapped up in less than six hours and at the end of the day the...
Over the past couple of weeks, children and families visiting the Children's Museum of Northeast Montana have noticed the recent construction on a new exhibit is completed, providing a space for children to funnel their energy by climbing and swinging. Making its debut during a Kids Night Out event on Jan. 20, Robert's Room is now available for kids to have fun and to "Play Like Robert." Robert Leonardi, nephew of Paul and Jennie Yoakam, of Glasgow, grandson of former Glasgow School teachers...
Feb. 6, 2023, marks the 130-year anniversary of the Valley County Sheriff's Office. To celebrate, a new shoulder patch was created that symbolizes the identity of Valley County. In 1893 Valley County was created out of Dawson County and included everything north of the Missouri River to Canada, and from the North Dakota border to a point west of Malta. This same year a courthouse and jail were built in Glasgow. The first appointed Sheriff was James Deegan. Various portions of the rather large...
The senior English class at Opheim School is only comprised of two seniors, Carrie Taylor and Boden Anderson, however the small yet motivated class decided to take on a whole school project to meet the requirements associated with their technical writing unit while at the same time share their love of basketball with the students of Opheim school. "We chose basketball in hopes to relate to the elementary students. Both of us seniors like basketball and wanted to transfer some of our knowledge...
The Valley Event Center was home to the Glasgow Squirt Festival this past weekend....
Dear Editor, With the holidays behind us and Congress gearing up for a new session, I look forward to continuing my mission fighting for our Montana way of life in Washington, D.C. Under President Biden and Democrat congressional leadership, Montanans are facing the highest inflation rate in three decades, driving up prices of everything from groceries to used cars. In addition, the wide-open southern border is allowing record amounts of fentanyl to devastate our communities, and the attacks on...
Dear Editor, "What does American Prairie do for the community?" As the organization's Senior Outreach Manager, and a Lewistown resident, I'm grateful to reflect on that question at the start of a new year. First, American Prairie is part of this community. The same number of employees live in Fergus and Phillips Counties as in Bozeman – and this number will grow. Seven of us reside in Fergus County along with our partners and spouses, kids, parents, and even grandparents. We own and rent h...
Memories for you cattle and maybe pork producers that market at Glasgow Livestock Sales. Do you as producers, or more likely the outside staff of workers at the sales yard, remember when cattle were loaded directly into railroad stock cars for shipment? This may have been a year-round procedure but was definitely used in the fall of the year. I do not remember, nor was I ever involved in that process, but did cattle spend the night on board before departure time? Yes, I do remember the placing of hay bales in the cars, so I am sure they...
The Glasgow High School Speech and Drama team sent six of their seven competitors to the Eastern B/C State meet in Manhattan Jan. 27 through 28. On the way there, the Scottie Cruiser also picked up the Malta Speech and Drama team. The first day saw the six members, Chase Tarum, Gabe Proctor, Connor Whitmar, Caith "Vick" Overbey, Kai Combs and Mason Swenson complete three rounds of competition. After eating out as a team and having some fun, they were back at it again on Jan. 28, with the fourth...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. N... Full story
A Band Called Honalee believes the melodies and messages of the 1960s folk and folk/rock era are just as relevant today as they were when they were first sung, perhaps even more so. Their mission is to share this uniquely American music with new audiences, while rekindling the passion of long-time fans. Above all, they celebrate the undeniable ability of these songs to inspire people and bring them together once again. Following in the footsteps of Peter, Paul & Mary, A Band Called Honalee got... Full story
Montana VA is excited to announce a virtual women Veterans town hall will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2, beginning at 5 p.m. To join the conversation, Veterans can call 833- 560-2071 or livestream the townhall at www.access.live/MontanaVAWomenVets or from Montana VA’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/VAMontana). At the town hall, women Veterans will have a chance to hear from their women-specific healthcare team and learn about services offered to all enrolled female Veterans. Some of these services include ultrasounds, mammograms,... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on Friday, Feb. 10, to consider an amendment to Public Access Lands Agreements. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held through Zoom. The Administrative Rules of Montana addressed in the proposed amendment are ARM 12.2.605, 12.2.606, 12.2.607 and 12.2.608. The amendment can be reviewed: https://fwp.mt.gov/binaries/content/assets/fwp/news/public-notices/2023/statewide/12-592pro-arm-012023.pdf. To join the Zoom meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85796318398?pwd... Full story
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. They will also be in Malta on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. Officers will visit nursing homes and assisted living centers by appointment... Full story
At 97 years old, Alvina passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings, Mont., surrounded by her four children. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1108 24th St. West, in Billings. Alvina was one of five children born, Sept. 8, 1925, of Charlie Bergtoll and Anna Honrud. During her childhood, she lived on the family homestead outside of Opheim, Mont., with no running water or indoor plumbing. Upon graduating from Opheim High... Full story
Michael Edward Ramsbacher of Helena, Mont., died at Fort Harrison VA Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, July 4. Services will be at 1 p.m. July 3, at the Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Mont. Mike was born on Sept. 8, 1961, in Glasgow, Mont., to Charles and Kathleen Ramsbacher. Mike started school in Fort Peck, Mont., but later moved to Nashua, Mont. He spent his early years fishing, hunting, boating... Full story
James "JJ" Thomas Jester, age 62, of St. Marie, Mont., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Family will receive friends with a time of sharing at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, 2 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 3. All are welcome to attend and celebrate James' life. James was born on Jan. 29, 1960, in Arab, Ala., to parents James Howard Jester and Aldie Mae (Staggs) Jester. He graduated from Arab High School in 1978. James was a great family man and loving... Full story
Celebration of Life for Marilyn Maxness will be held 1 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont., on Saturday, Feb. 4, with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating.... Full story
Lloyd Bert Baldwin, born Jan. 8, 1926, in Opheim, Mont., passed away from natural cases on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Dallas, Ore. Services were held Friday, Jan. 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 287 SW Washington St., Dallas, OR. Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center is caring for the family.... Full story
There aren’t many drawbacks to having a high income — but being unable to invest in a Roth IRA might be one of them. Are there strategies that allow high-income earners to contribute to this valuable retirement account? Before we delve into that question, let’s consider the rules. In 2023, you can contribute the full amount to a Roth IRA — $6,500, or $7,500 if you’re 50 or older — if your modified adjusted gross income is less than $138,000 (if you’re single) or $218,000 (if you’re married and filing jointly). If you earn more than these amou...
On June 22, 2022, in Shelby, Mont., Zora Rose Holt of Hinsdale, Mont., became the 45th person to get her name engraved on the Montana Range Days Top Hand Trophy. To the best of our knowledge, she is the first person to have shared the trophy with a parent. Montana Range Days started in 1977 in Jordan, Mont., and has been going strong ever since with a pause for 2020. The third week in June, it offers two and a half days of non-stop learning, tours, and contests for the whole family from age...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards as of Jan. 26, shows 162 cattle sold. Light run for the last sale of January. The cow market seems to have turned the corner. Cows this week selling $5 to $10 higher. Utility and commercial cows brought in $68 to $80; canner and cutter cows $57 to $68; young feeding/turnout cows $85 to $115; and very light test on bulls $88 to $102.50. Thursday, Feb. 2, is the Big Feeder Special and All Class Cattle Auction with over 3,500 consigned. Replacement quality heifer calves; 2-way steers and heifers and str...
Montana local food producers and business entrepreneurs interested in community food hub start-ups are invited to participate in a free online Food Hub training workshop on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. on Feb. 7, 14, and March 7, 14 and 21, 2023. Please visit www.hopamountain.org/local- food-for-local-families for information on how to join this five-part training series offering education and discussion about what a food hub is, various potential business structures, available software for networking local food producers, hubs and buyers... Full story
AgWest Farm Credit donated $256,870 for shot clocks of Class C Montana schools following a new rule voted on last year by the Montana High School Association requiring all Montana schools to implement 35-second shot clocks for the 2022-2023 basketball season. “We are excited for the opportunity to invest in so many of our Montana Class C schools and their student athletes. As someone that grew up and is raising my own family in rural Montana, I am passionate that we advocate and protect the hopes and dreams of our rural communities,” said AgW...
The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and has worked more than 100 years on behalf of Montana farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Consumers deserve to know where their meat comes from and Montana ranchers deserve a fair market. This week, Rep. Frank Smith introduced HB 350 that will ask retailers to make a reasonable effort to display a sign at the meat case with transparent c...
