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*Editor's Note: After this article was written and published, Governor Steve Bullock extended the closure of all Montana K-12 schools until April 10.* Students and school staff started their second week of unexpected time off on March 23 as a result of Governor Bullock's directive on March 15 closing all K-12 schools for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Since the Governor's announcement, confirmed cases in Montana have steadily risen, prompting other changes...
On March 21, the Valley County Health Officer Dr. Anne Millard held a Facebook livestream to answer questions and inform the public about the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected much of the world and led to an order to shut down dine in bars, restaurants, brew pubs and so on last week. Below are the key takeaways from that livestream. To view the video in full visit the Frances Mahon Deaconess Facebook page. If you have traveled recently, stay home. Dr. Millard emphasized the need for people who have traveled to places outside Valley County,...
Measures Aimed at Preventing Over-Burdened Hospital Valley County has declared a state of emergency as of March 17. The city followed suit on March, 19, declaring a state of emergency at a 3 p.m. emergency meeting of the City Council. The actions come after Governor Steve Bullock and President Donald Trump issued state and nationwide emergencies last week as a result of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic that has spread to all 50 states and territories. “The County has continued to monitor the situation and the circumstances surrounding the s...
The Valley County Food Bank, an all-volunteer organization, has found a way to keep serving those in the community who face food insecurity. Dealing with the closure of most brick-and-mortar establishments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, food bank volunteers came together on March 21 to gather and distribute necessary food to 111 households across the country in lieu of the normal pick-up date. Members of local churches, the Glasgow High School student council and the community set out...
During this time of uncertainty and unknowns, the Glasgow Courier remains committed to keeping subscribers and communities well informed on not only the pandemic but also the local news. The staff is committed to fulfilling our important role while at the same time taking necessary steps to protect the health and safety to our employees. Due to CDC guidelines on social distancing and closures of businesses, we recommend signing up for a digital subscription to the Glasgow Courier to ensure continued delivery of your news. You can activate your...
Dear Editor, Montanans are no strangers to challenging and unprecedented times. In 2017, we tackled the most expensive fire season on record and the largest since the big burn of 1910. Through economic downturns, we have made sacrifices in order to help neighbors in need and rebuilt again. Even dating back to the Granite Mountain mine disaster over a century ago, we made sure we came out of it a stronger community. With coronavirus now reaching our state, we again face challenging and...
Dear Editor, Anyone reading the Feb. 19, Glasgow Courier would realize the Valley County Conservation District has been trying to get to the bottom of the illegal theft of our vested water rights that is occurring in Montana, including Valley County. It has been a steep learning curve! The US and Montana water laws are complicated but appear to be quite straight forward to the average citizen that takes the time to look into them. However, when the legal ferrets get through twisting and turning...
Dear Editor, Montana's small businesses are the fabric of our economy and their success is dependent on the ability to freely market products and services to communities across the state. As Americans face the new reality of "social distancing" measures, our local small businesses are bearing the brunt of that impact and are addressing serious concerns regarding declining customer traffic. In order to assist businesses adversely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and at the request of...
The news is full of stories that show toilet paper shortages throughout the country, including shortages in the State of Montana. As a result, people may choose to use other products that aren’t meant to be flushed, such as baby wipes, paper napkins or paper towels. If you are running short on toilet paper and opt to use paper towels or wipes of any kind – even those marked “flushable” – please DO NOT FLUSH! You may think flushing a single paper towel or wipe each trip to the bathroom is not a big deal, but those flushes add up. Items oth...
As of press time, the following events have been canceled or postponed: The St. Marie Women’s Club Cookie Bake at the Glasgow Senior Citizen’s scheduled for Friday, March 27 has been postponed. For more information call Jackie, 524-3364. The Lustre Schmeckfest has been canceled, but fundraising will continue as decisions are made to continue with the Auctions & Bake Sale. Check the Lustre Christian High School Facebook page for updates. The State Walleye’s Unlimited Banquet & the Spring Fling Bazaar – CANCELED Nashua Lions Club Roller Skating...
As of March 23, public access to the Valley County Courthouse will be limited to reduce the potential spread of the Covid-19 virus to our essential services employees and to the public. Members of the public who need to access services in the courthouse will call and make an appointment. Doors to the courthouse will be locked until further notice. When making the appointment, the department will arrange the time and will have a staff person at the designated door to escort the member of the public into the building. To the greatest extent...
To limit exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Glasgow City-County Library is closing the inside to the public. We are offering a curbside pick-up program starting March 23. Curbside pick-up will be available between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.., Monday through Friday. All you have to do is make arrangements with us. You can do this several ways, by emailing us (preferred) through our website, or calling the library at 228-2731, or placing an online hold. The library will call you when your materials are ready for pick up. For returns, use the drop...
As we all continue to navigate COVID-19 together, please know Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center’s doors are open and we are here to provide service to the residents of eastern Montana. Mental health and substance abuse services are available in person or you can access them via telephone from your home. Call today for an appointment or to learn more about our newly approved telephone service options in your area, 406-234-0234, ext. 500....
The Chinese Auction will be rescheduled for a later date. For those who purchased tickets for the auction and want a refund, please bring your ticket into the office located in the Sean Heavey Gallery, 529 2nd Ave. S, Glasgow, between the hours of 12:30 and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you cannot make it during those hours, mail your ticket to PO Box 973, Glasgow, and a check will be mailed to you. Thank you to all the businesses who have donated items, we will hold on to them until the time is prudent to reschedule our...
To Our Valued Clients: As news of the coronavirus in our community continues to develop, we are monitoring the situation very closely. At this time, our clinic remains open and is operating under normal business hours. We are taking a lot of extra precautions to keep you and our staff healthy. We ask that you help us by doing the following: 1. We ask that ONE healthy adult bring pets in for their appointment. If this is not possible please call our office in advance and we can attempt to accommodate you. If you are uncomfortable coming in...
David Henry Schoonen, 93, died peacefully at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Idaho Falls, Idaho, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, surrounded by his wife, Helen, and family. Military Honors will be held Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. at the Ammon Cemetery, 5226 E. Sunnyside Road, Idaho Falls. A Celebration of Life service will be held later the same day at 1 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 1730 St. Clair Road, Idaho Falls. Dave was born fifth of 11 children to his parents, John and...
Thomas "Tommy" Edward Oderman passed away at the age of 76 on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He passed away peacefully at Missouri River Manor in Great Falls, Mont., where he had resided for the past 14 years. A graveside service will be held at a later date, yet to be determined, in Glasgow, Mont. Tommy was born on April 7, 1943, in Great Falls, but grew up in Glasgow, which he always considered his home. Although he was born with severe cerebral palsy, he had a wonderful personality and a love for...
Franklin "Frank" Buril Powell passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Frank was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Effie, Minn., to Wilbur Delton Powell and Macy Gertrude Mohn. He was the 14th of 16 children. Frank grew up in a logging family in northern Minnesota. Frank logged for a while after school and then when he was 20 he saw a sign for the Air Force and decided to talk to the recruiter. As...
Evelyn V. Kemp, 89, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, in Glasgow, Mont. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com....
The Valley County Detention Center will not release any current inmates, according to Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer. The decision comes from Justice of the Peace Christina Hillman and follows a Montana Supreme Court guidance signed by Chief Justice Mike McGrath on March 20 to review prison rosters and release nonviolent offenders without bond. The memo cited concerns that the risk of transmitting COVID-19, “not only to prisoners within the correctional facilities but staff and defense attorneys as well,” warranted the request. The jus...
The State of Montana has taken measure to provide relief to Montanans that are financially affected by the COVID-19 emergency. Specifically, the state has facilitated small business loans, streamlined unemployment benefits, opened up Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and delayed driver’s license renewal and tax filing deadlines. As of last week, small businesses across Montana impacted by the novel coronavirus are now eligible to apply for emergency loans through the Small Business Administration. They can apply for up to $2 million i...
Social Security Scams Scam: Caller claims to be from Social Security and says that the outbreak has forced a reorganization of their records. They want to confirm your personally identifiable information, like your Social Security number. Social Security will never call you! If you aren’t sure that a caller is legitimate, hang up and look up the number of the organization they claim to represent. If they really work there, you’ll be able to get right back on the line with them. Medicare/Medicaid Scams Scam: Caller claims to be from Med...
Living well beyond the Middle of Nowhere has some advantages over living in town, especially these days. Keeping your distance socially is much easier when your nearest neighbor is almost a mile away! I can go outside without worrying about accidentally getting within six feet of anyone. We're also used to keeping our larder and pantries well stocked. The threat of a winter storm keeping you housebound longer than you'd care to be is a great incentive. (I know it's officially spring by the...
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Courier Readers, In response to guidelines set down by the Centers for Disease Control and the County Health Officer, we are locking our doors at the Glasgow Courier. We will still bring you the news, features and stories you've come to love and expect, and we can still be reached at the office and email. We also ask that during this time you send us story ideas. We especially want to hear about those people going above and beyond in these trying times to help their neighbors, community and loved ones. That way, we can make sure their efforts...
