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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Valley County's American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is soliciting applications for Girls State Session 2017 participants. The event is scheduled to be held from Sunday, June 11, until Saturday, June 17, at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. Girls State is open to only 300 delegates across the state, making this a grand opportunity for high school girls to gain leadership and government experience. Applicants need to have completed their junior year, show interest in government and current affairs,... Full story
The American Legion's National Vice Commander Paul L. Espinoza will be at the Glasgow Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. The meet and greet will involve a question and answer segment on veterans' issues and about the American Legion Organization on a local and National level. American Legion District 1 Commander Joe Yeoman expressed his excitement about the visit. "If you have questions concerning veterans, ask him," said Yeoman adding that, "I'm excited, because I... Full story
In honor of Scout Week, Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 decided to put their spirit on display for the entire town to enjoy. If you happen to walk downtown this week, you will see their new window display next to Gary L. Wagemen’s office. Scout Week is a nationwide celebration for Scouts to recognize the anniversary of Scouting, and the contribution of the Boy Scouts to the nation as a whole. On Feb. 8, the Boy Scouts of America turned 107. The young men in the troop wanted to commemorate the occasion in a way that would show-off their con... Full story
The Valley County Commissioners made the decision to raise grazing fees from $13 to $14.01 on Feb. 1. The increased amount now matches the state’s current rate. The county currently has 2,401 animal unit months (AUM) available for the 14,5550 acres of county land that are able to be grazed. The revenue generated from grazing fees will amount to $33,645.02, which will be $1,385.02 over last year. The land available for grazing were homesteads that were acquired by the county due to delinquent taxes during the depression. The Federal G... Full story
In 2016, the Valley County Sheriff’s Office issued a total of 21 citations to area minors for incidents involving alcohol. According to Sheriff Vernon Buerkle, the intent behind the citations was to curb underage drinking, risky behavior and to keep our young people safe. “Our number one goal is to keep kids safe,” said Undersheriff Luke Strommen, adding, “We want to deter habits that aren’t safe for these kids.” Buekle and Strommen also commented that distracted driving and other risk factors, such as seat belt use, often contribute... Full story
Cons, scams, sweepstakes, and identity theft are some examples of financial fraud and have been the tools of swindlers for quite some time. Those who would attempt to take money that is not theirs have been developing new and creative ways to ply their devious trade with each emerging technology and generation. Those who live by fraud will always prey upon the most vulnerable demographic to maximize their chance of victory. True Link Financial has determined three areas of fraud; financial exploitation, criminal fraud, and caregiver abuse.... Full story
This past week, my thoughts have been filled with several things. The first one I want to address is all the ugliness that’s been in the constant forefront of not only the news but on social sites on the internet as well. Granted, there are many major issues our country is facing. I can’t help but wonder what has come over the citizens of this great land. An election was held, a president chosen. No, he was not the choice of many people, but the fact remains he was elected. I have to ask myself , would all that’s taken place since the elect...
There is a growing amount of people who would rather fight Trump than actual terrorists. Across the internet and mainstream media outlets, commentators and social justice warriors are sharing their knee-jerk reactions to recent events executed by the president. The latest, a temporary ban of refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries, is the newest whipping boy for the Trump administration. When discussed by liberal media there are almost always undertones of hate, xenophobia and racism aimed at Trump in attempts to delegitimize him as...
A recent wordy statement from the high school boys head basketball coach at Dawson County High School (DCHS) in Glendive has raised some eyebrows. ('Culture of Mediocracy Getting in the Way of Athletic Success at DCHS,' Glendive Ranger Review, 01-21-17). According to the editor of the GRR, the statement was in response to questions posed to the head boys’ basketball coach, Wade Murphy, by the newspaper’s sports editor regarding DCHS athletics. Murphy, who is also the principal at the high school in Glendive, penned a response and asked tha...
Valentine’s Day has gained the reputation of being a “Hallmark” holiday, where the only people consistently benefiting are those in the candy, flower, dining, jewelry and card business. Those who don’t have a significant other in their life are made to feel lonely, not important and looked down upon. If you are in a relationship, you have this expectation to make grand gestures to your significant other to prove your love to them. Men, more so, have a higher expectation to express their unconditional love by being expected to buy a bouquet...
To those of you that faithfully read my crazy column, this article will be short and may be my last one for a couple of weeks. I managed to fall directly on my elbow last week and waiting to have surgery done. It had never entered my mind just how hard it is to type with one hand, so I will take a break, maybe come up with some new thoughts. Today I want to remember the days when the dimmer switch in your vehicle was located on the floor. I personally long for that feature. I will admit that one would think flipping a lever with two fingertips...
Nina Iris Cook Nina Iris (Murray) Cook, 85, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. She was born March 24, 1931, at Upland, Ind., to Charles and Mary Murray. Charles was a ministerial student at Taylor University. Due to the depression years, Charles was forced to leave school. He took his small family; wife, son and newborn daughter, to Wisconsin, where they lived on his parent's farm. After the depression, he became a church builder, building church buildings and pastoring until the congregation... Full story
On the morning of Feb. 3, 2017, at the age of 89, Lester "Swede" Earl Nickles saddled up for his last ride at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont., passing away from natural causes. He was surrounded by all his family. He was born in Glasgow at FMDH on June 20, 1927. He was the youngest of six kids, born to HJ and Lydia Nickels. Swede attended school in Nashua through the grade 9. He was unable to finish school as his father needed his help on the ranch due to the war. Despite not... Full story
Eugene August Thievin Jr., age 81, affectionately known his entire life as "Bud," passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at his home in Scobey, Mont., after a long battle with cancer. Inurnment will take place in the summer. The youngest of six children of Eugene Sr. and Jeanne (St. Germaine) Thievin, he was born on Oct. 17, 1935, in the Carbert community north of Peerless, where his family farmed until he was 7 years old. The Thievin family then moved to the present, and now fourth-generation... Full story
Jane (Cole) Southland, 95, passed away Jan. 30, 2017 at the Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in Plentywood, Mont. She was born Nov. 19, 1921, to Elmer and Nana (Porter) Cole at the family farm in Daleview, Mont. She graduated from Whitetail High School and attended college in Dillon, Mont., where she received her teaching degree. On March 3, 1943, Jane married Reginald Southland of Whitetail. They lived in Whitetail, where they maintained the family farm and raised three children. In 1960, she... Full story
Glasgow was host to the Eastern B/C Divisional wrestling tournament Feb. 5, and with 11 placers and two divisional championships, the Scotties were rewarded for a season of hard work. Shepherd topped Glasgow by just four points to claim the third-placed spot. First and second places were secured by the powerhouse teams from Colstrip and Huntley Project. Individually, the Scotties were solid. Although the team had recently been affected by illness and prevented senior Presly Hallock from competin... Full story
The Scottie boys faced the Harlem Wildcats at home and the Scobey Spartans on the road last week. On Feb. 2, Glasgow hosted Harlem in a senior night conference game at GHS. Feb. 4, the Scotties were in Scobey to take on the Spartans for a non-conference match-up. Glasgow 49, Harlem 38 For the second time this season, the Scottie boys defeated the Wild Cats, claiming the win quarter-by-quarter. The starting five for the Scotties were seniors Tyler Hersom, Brayden Ross, Luke Breigenzer and Trent... Full story
The Lady Scotties earned two consecutive wins over Harlem and Scobey last week. On Feb. 2, Glasgow prevailed over the Lady Wild Cats 60-43. On Feb. 4, the Lady Scotties traveled to Scobey to take on the Lady Spartans and avenged an earlier loss, winning 39-34. Glasgow 60, Harlem 43 Following senior night activities at Scottie Gymnasium on Thursday, the Lady Scotties took the court to face the Harlem Lady Wild Cats. The starting five for the Scotties were Khloe Krumwiede, Lexi Nixdorf, Jordan Kul... Full story
WEDNESDAY – FEB. 8 6 p.m. - Saint Marie Rural Fire District Special Meeting at the Saint Marie Town Hall Meeting Room. FRIDAY – FEB. 10 12 noon - The Nashua Senior Citizens meet at the senior center. A potluck meal will precede the meeting. All senior citizens are welcome. 2:30 p.m. - Annual King of Hearts Party at Valley View. Dudley and the Deadbeats will provide music. Open to all. SATURDAY – FEB. 11 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - 19th Annual Ice Fishing Derby held at the Fishing Access Site-The Dredge Cuts Trout Pond located on Highway 117. Regis... Full story