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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Valley CARE Coalition held their annual meeting on March 22 at the Glasgow Evangelical Church to remind the community what they do, what they have accomplished over the past year and discuss what the future could hold for the group with input from those in attendance. According to event organizers, nearly 30 people were in attendance, ranging in all ages, background and profession. “I really loved seeing LCPC [Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor] another counselor in the community and a licensed addiction counselor there that have a...
Five of the 16 Glasgow School's Key Club students represented the Scotties by traveling to Billings last week to participate in the District Convention (DCON) State Key Club Conference March 20 through 22. Connor Whitmer, Chase Tarum, Kate Parks, Mason Swenson and Michael Aho spent the two days participating in educational workshops, competitions and service while getting to know other students throughout the state. As a club, seven members, Parks, Kylie Lagerquist, Blaire Westby, M. Swenson,...
The Glasgow School Board met on March 9 and voted to put a general fund levy before the voters in addition to this year’s trustee election. The election will be a mail-in election with ballots due by May 3 to the Valley County Clerk and Recorder office. The meeting also recognized Kyler Hallock as State wrestling champion, the approval of adding Juneteenth National Independence Day as an official district holiday, adopting a new kindergarten through eighth grade reading curriculum, as well as policy readings for approval, According to m...
Bank of Glasgow's Lisa Wiltfong, Jessica Fourie and branch manager Greg Stordahl donated 473 pounds of goods, ranging from a variety of food, diapers, paper towels and even some household goods including hangers, to the Valley County Food Bank on March 22. From March 10 through 18 the community and employees of Bank of Glasgow helped "Can the Boss" by stocking Stordahl's office with goods while he took a vacation to Hawaii. "It was certainly a fun project. We stocked and restocked many times!,"...
Dear Editor, In the next few weeks, it is believed that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be releasing its Record of Decision (ROD) on the American Prairie Reserve's (APR) application for bison grazing in south Phillips County. Based on the language in the draft Environmental Assessment BLM released last year, it is likely that BLM will approve some form of APR's application for bison grazing on its federal allotments. BLM's anticipated decision comes as no surprise given the multiple...
Dear Editor, For over a century, passenger rail has been part of Montana's heritage, culture, and economy. It's currently a lifeline for Hi-Line communities. And, without a doubt, it is part of Montana's future. In the fall of 2020, 12 Montana counties, stretching from Sanders to Wibaux, came together to establish the first regional passenger rail authority in the history of Montana-the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority. Over the course of the past year, we've added five additional counties to...
Dear Editor, As the son of a United States Marine, I know the sacrifices that our Montana veterans have made and the dedication they have to our great state and our great nation. Montana veterans risked their lives to protect our freedoms and make America and the world a better, safer place to live. When they return home, it is our duty to ensure they have reliable and accessible health care no matter where they live. Several weeks ago, it was reported that the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affai...
Dear Editor, It's no secret that Montana is seeing an uptick in tourism, and more Valley County residents are offering vacation rentals through services like Airbnb and Vrbo. To be the best host, be sure your rental is smoke free. Not only does tobacco smoke stain and stink up carpets and drapes but smoking inside can result in burn marks on counters and tabletops and increased fire risk. Worse yet, secondhand smoke is a health hazard for your renters, putting them at risk for cancer, heart...
The Valley County Commissioners advised that the proposal they submitted for Duck Creek Road improvements to the Montana Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) has been approved for $4.7 million. The original proposal included a $50,000 match from Valley County; however, the match has been eliminated so there will be no Valley County funding required for the project. The scope of work includes rebuilding, widening, and repaving the current paved portion of Duck Creek Road from Highway 24 to the Poverty Ridge turnoff, straightening the portion...
Fort Peck Summer Theatre is eagerly preparing for the 2022 Performing Arts Camp, and it promises to again be a summer highlight. As always, the safety and health of each camper and staff will be a priority. Students at FPST Performing Arts Camp are exposed to a comprehensive theatre experience, with a vast array of classes. In addition to performance focused classes, the professional instructors teach everything from playwriting to technical design. It provides a balance between creative thinking, education, and most importantly, teamwork...
In response to COVID-19, Great Northern Development Corporation has partnered with Headwaters RC&D, America’s Small Business Development Center of Montana, Big Sky Economic Development, and the MDT Small Business Enterprise Program to present the Rise & Restore Small Business Summit. This event will take place on April 12, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Sidney Event Center followed by the Minnow Tank Business Competition. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple breakout sessions including; Quickbooks, digital marketin...
Love By Choice is excited to bring the training, Hope for the Journey conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) to Glasgow, Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. at the Glasgow Evangelical Church, 152 Aberdeen. There is no cost to attend and childcare as well as meals will be provided. Hope for the Journey Conference brings together proven, practical teaching and insight as well as everyday, hopeful wisdom – designed for parents and caregivers meeting the needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care. The c...
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church is having an Indian Taco Supper benefit for Lisa Murdock on Monday, April 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All donations will go to Lisa to help with medical expenses. Thrivent has provided supplemental funding. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...
The spring public meeting to discuss Missouri River Water Management operations and plans is scheduled for Monday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Peck Interpretative Center, 157 Yellowstone Rd., Fort Peck. Public meetings are held each spring and fall across the Missouri River basin. Fall public meetings provide an update on current year’s runoff and reservoir operations as well as planned operations for the next year’s runoff season. The Annual Operating Plan for the next year’s runoff season is released for public comme...
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 hours through April are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dime Bingo at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center each Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. weekly. Glasgow Senior Center is serving congregate senior meals Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. Call the Senior Center, 228-9500, before 9 a.m. each day to res...
Dorothy Schmitt passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at EMB Church in Lustre, Mont., with Pastor Lee Button officiating. Burial will be in the EMB Church Cemetery. Dorothy was born on March 11, 1937, in Chico, Calif., to Dormer and Adeline (Bogar) Glyshaw while her dad was in the Navy. They moved back to the farm in Vida, Mont., to farm and she went to school there. In the winter they lived in Billings, Mont., where...
Marvin Oliver Barstad, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, due to a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 3, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow, Mont., to share stories and celebrate Marvin's life. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Military honors will be presented after the service followed with a luncheon at the church. A...
Cheryl "Lee-Lee" Packineau went home after a long illness on Wedneday, March 23, 2022. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, March 26, at the Wolf Point New Community Hall, burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Frazer, Mont. A reception will be hosted by the family at the Wolf Point Community Center following the burial. She was born in Poplar, Mont., and spent most of her life on the plains of northeast Montana. She was faithfully married to Willis Packineau for almost four...
It seemed so glorious outside last Wednesday that I temporarily lost my mind and forgot it was still March in Montana. After doing some spring cleaning inside in the morning, I spent a couple hours in the afternoon clearing debris and dead leaves (so many dead leaves!) from one flowerbed. This particular flowerbed is on the south side of the house, closest to the deck, so it gets all the benefit of the sun as well as being sheltered from the wind. In it grows the Virginia creeper that has grown...
I’ve such mixed emotions about the celebrations surrounding April 1. I thoroughly enjoy a harmless hoax, both taking part in the crafting of one and at times, being the recipient! It can be a great way to bond with friends and coworkers, in the same sort of way it’s inoffensive fun to switch someone’s Coke with Dr. Pepper. My sense of humor only really runs dry when we use the day as an excuse for meanness. Hiding someone’s keys doesn’t make you an endearing prankster because of what day the calendar shows. The technology industry however h...
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Billingsley, a native of Glasgow, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world's largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Billingsley joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Billingsley serves as an electronic's technician. "My father, grandfather and great-grandfather all served in the military," said Billingsley. "I am just continuing the tradition of service to my country." Growing up in Glasgow, Billingsley attended Glasgow High School...
Wow! Great job Highlanders. We tied a club record by bringing 53 kids to the big dance: the Montana Open at the Metra this weekend. Just as they've done all season long, our guys and gals did not disappoint. We came away with a club record five champions and another club record 24 top six place winners. Five more Highlanders finished runner-up and just short of a Skull. We finished 5th Place overall in the large team race out of an astonishing 177 clubs in attendance. The event featured a...
