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Several head nods and greetings could be seen at the Glasgow Stockyards on Thursday as the first bull sale of the season took place. It was packed enough to leave interested parties standing wherever they could fit. It seems that the interest in what bulls might go for may have brought several spectators to the Wittkopp Angus bull sale. Reports coming in from analysts say this would be the year for the bull. The cow industry will see another year of high numbers with the worldwide herd down and...
It's a tradition that isn't gone yet. For generations, students have been hand crafting boxes and envelopes for Valentine's Day cards to find a home. Often those Valentines include candy. Memories of construction paper, doilies, scissors and glue will forever remain. But this year in Glasgow takes that idea up a few notches. Rather than hearts and shoeboxes, you could find dragons, Spongebob Squarepants and a bucking bull, that actually moved every time a card was placed in it. Fifth graders at...
A chicken-sized bird has gotten energy industry advocates and conservationists, Republicans and Democrats working together to prevent it from becoming the next native Montana species listed as endangered or threatened: the sage grouse. “This isn’t a political winner for any politician,” said Sen. Brad Hamlett, D-Cascade. “You’re tasked with the responsibility of looking out for the best interests of the state.” In this case, that means balancing energy interests and conservation to keep the vulnerable aviary species under state control. Th...
Last week Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen presented House Bill 402 to the House Appropriations Committee. Knudsen is proposing a bill that would give a little more back to the eastern Montana areas directly impacted by the gas and oil industry. Gov. Steve Bullock proposed his own infrastructure bill this session that would use $45 million from bond sales to help our side of the state with water and sewer systems, and roads and bridges that are in need of repairs or upgrades. House Bill 5 proposes $391 million in cash and bonds to help...
With a public hearing coming up for man camps in the county, the Keystone Pipeline project is still in the shadow of a presidential veto. The House passed the bill after approval in the Senate last week on Wednesday. The votes, 270-152, were still not quite enough to overcome a veto. A total of 281 votes would have been enough to overcome the threatened veto. With the Obama administration fairly vocal about a veto, lawmakers decided to wait after a short recess before placing the bill on Obama’s desk. President Obama has stated that the S...
FOR The Courier Montana’s unemployment rate continued its decline in December, down 0.1 percentage points to 4.2 percent. The unemployment rate has decreased by over a full percentage point during 2014. The U.S. unemployment rate declined to 5.6 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate remains over a point above Montana’s rate, but has also decreased by over a full percentage point over the year. Valley County is no longer in the top 10 for the lowest unemployment rate, it rates at 11, with an unemployment of 3.1 percent. Over the last year it’s gon...
I will get a check on Friday for $400," a young man told his mother, "and I won't get to keep one penny of it because my car insurance is $400. It just isn't fair." My answer would be, "There's a lot in life people think isn't fair. But there's a positive note to what you are saying. You have a job and can pay that $400. What about the person who has that bill and can't pay it?" It isn't only the people in their 20s who struggle. There are people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, even 60s, who wonder how they are going to meet their obligations. They...
Dear Editor: I used to think that Glasgow was a pretty nice city, but lately I’m beginning to question that statement. Now it seems the city has become way too money hungry. My water and sewer bill has way more than doubled since 10 years ago when I moved back here. In fact, it has gone up every month for the last three months and I’m using less water. With the current rates, I’ll be paying about $500 more per year than before. How do people on a fixed income survive? I think they are using our money for luxury. Have you seen the fancy walls...
The sage grouse ‘listing’ saga continues unabated in Montana. To date the many working groups, advisory boards, committees, etc. have spent hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars on this issue. Why? Because the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is threatening to list the bird as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA defines a ‘threatened species’ as, “any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future...” and an ‘endangered species’ as, “any species which is...
Hello Valley County, As we have a very unusual winter taking place this year, I take this time to write a letter regarding a matter of great concern to me and many others in Valley County. In a day when many of our rights are being redefined and sometimes even taken away, I thought it best to inform you of the upcoming water trial in Malta on Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. at the Phillips County Courthouse. Over the past 10 years, Ron and Maxine Korman have tried every avenue available to them to claim the water rights on their ranch in South Valley...
Greetings from Helena. The 64th Montana Legislature is in full swing, it now being the fifth week of the session. As Speaker of the House, I have been very busy managing and administering the Montana House of Representatives by assigning bills to appropriate committees, scheduling bills for floor debate, and meeting with various interest groups on legislation. There are several big issues that are currently before the Legislature, and several more to come. First and foremost is tax relief. I am thrilled to announce that the Republican House...
Dr. Verna Smith, PhD, a long-term resident of Overland, Mo., passed away in her sleep at the age of 95 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, from complications following hip surgery. She was the daughter of Roy Alva Green and Sara (Lindberg) Green of Glasgow. Dr. Smith was a powerful force in educational research, both locally and nationally. She was honored for her contributions to American education by Stanford University and the University of...
Lawrence William "Larry" Vetch, 74, of Miles City, Mont., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. He was born on Aug. 30, 1940, to Peter and Katherine Vetch in Forsyth, Mont. He spent his first eight years in Linton, N.D., then moved to Miles City, where he lived for the remainder of his life. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School, then attended seminary in Washington. He married Diana Goodson in 1964 and they had three children Larry Michael, MaShelle...
Gary A. Schlieve, 71, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Phillips County Hospital with his family at his side. He was born in Malta, in 1944, the son of Arthur and Julia Etta Schlieve. He was one of seven siblings; Arthur Jr, Frances, Robert, Shirley, Ruby and Lorraine. He graduated from Malta High School in 1962. In 1962 he enlisted the United States Air Force and served in Germany. Upon return home, he then served in the Montana Army National...
Mary Houle Dunning, 77, passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, of natural causes at her home in Nashua, Mont. A Celebration of Life Service will be held later in the spring, with interment in the Nashua Cemetery. She was born May 17, 1937, in Belcourt, N.D., the daughter of Joseph and Delia (L'Esperance) Houle. She attended schools in Belcourt, graduating from Belcourt High School. She then attended and graduated from Minot State, earning her teaching degree. She taught in Portland before moving...
Lorraine Bernice (Knopp) Zabel, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by one son, Kelly Zabel; and Leona Cunningham (Knopp). Survivors include children, Cheryl Doris, Diane Flahaut and her husband, Rob, Kenneth Zabel and his wife, Charlene, J. Zabel and his wife, Laurie, and Tracy Hamilton and her husband, David; 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; Gordon Knopp, Raymond Knopp, Linda (Knopp) Smith, Lucille...
Kasey Seyfert placed third at 120 and Cody King sixth at 138. And as a unit, the six Scotties at the state B/C wrestling tournament in Billings last weekend made it to the Sweet 16 top teams. "We did OK," coach Jory Casterline told The Courier. "I knew with our (disappointing) Divisional that we had that we wouldn't do as good as we hoped at State." Seyfert, a year after placing sixth at 113 at State, placed third this time around at 120. He decisioned Jonathan Schmidt of Eureka, 10-6, in the...
The state comes to Glasgow this weekend. The U19 and U14 Lady Ice Dawgs teams host the Montana Amateur Hockey Association State Hockey Tournament from Friday to Sunday at Valley Event Center. "I think it's a great draw for people to acknowledge hockey in this area," U19 coach Ken Schmidt told The Courier. "The girls have been playing great, and it brings people to town." The U19 girls figure to be in the hunt for the title, but they'll need to be at their best. The team, including several...
The Scotties' season turned much for the better in the matter of two calendar days and, say, 30 seconds of game clock. When they woke up last Friday, the girls occupied fourth place in District 2B. By Saturday evening, they were in third – for good – after closing their regular season with a win over last place Poplar and a stunning rally over second place Wolf Point. Early in the season, coach Jon Kolstad said, "We're going to be OK," after the Scotties' rough start. He called the team a wor...
Before the District 2B Boy Basketball Tournament even gets going, the regular season conference champion Scotties are in the tourney's Final Four and assured a ticket to Divisional. But coach Norm Braaten still wants his players, ranked No. 2 in the state, to bring their 'A' game. The killer instinct. That's what he wants to see in the two games – the semifinal and the final – that top seed G-Town is expected to play at District. It wasn't quite there in the wins over Poplar and Wolf Point last weekend, as convincing as they were. “We want...
The catch of the day is worth $2,000 this weekend. That's what the winner gets Saturday at the 18th annual Ice Fishing Derby at Dredge Cuts Pond in Fort Peck. Last year David Combs took home the cold hard cash. The tournament runs from noon to 3 p.m. Registration on site is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., but you can sign up before that by contacting the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. Largest fish categories are walleye, trout, northern pike, burbot, bass, yellow perch, carp and sucker. Winnings and prizes will be awarded at The Gateway Club....
Jenn Jackson displays a commemorative Henry rifle that will be auctioned at this Saturday's banquet presented by the Hi-Line Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The special .22-caliber lever action rifle is donated by Joe Younkin as a memorial to his longtime partner and fellow Hi-Line Gobblers supporter, Barb Marsh, who died in a vehicle accident last year. Proceeds from the auction will fund a college scholarship for Valley County students. Those attending the Feb. 21...
Montana's 2015 hunting and fishing licenses – including conservation, fishing, spring black bear and turkey, upland game bird, deer and elk hunting licenses – are available now at all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and license providers. March 1 begins the new 2015 license year for Montana hunters and anglers. The new license year is especially important for early-season anglers, and for those who enjoy ice fishing. Most 2015 licenses are available on the FWP website. Resident deer and elk permit applications and information – and n...
