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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Spring finally made it's appearance to the area this past weekend and it couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time. Families were able to enjoy the Easter weekend with spring like temperatures and area kids got outside for the annual Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt at Hoyt Park, near the Glasgow Civic Center, on April 8. Though the ground was still partly frozen in spots and covered with snow and ice in others, that did not deter participating children from gathering up as many eggs as they coul...
The National Weather Service in Glasgow held a flood briefing earlier today, April 13, to discuss the current weather conditions as well as what to expect from flooding. Today's rain/snow event saw a half to 3/4 inch liquid precip with less than 2 inches of snow in the Valley with chances for over 6 inches in northern Valley County. A rapid warmup over this past weekend caused rivers to rise very quickly with many basis along the Milk River experiencing Major flooding as of April 13. Conditions...
Valley View Home administrator Wes Thompson has been spending a lot of time in Helena during this legislative session fighting for not only Valley View Home in Glasgow, but also nursing homes across Montana that are struggling to stay open and care for loved ones. Thompson was one of four speakers at a virtual press conference on March 30, moderated by Margie MacDonald, a lobbyist for Big Sky 55+. The topic of the press conference was to talk about how the Montana Legislature has, so far, failed to meet the state-funded Guidehouse study’s r...
The Hinsdale Ambulance volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs) strive to improve patient care by participating in state of the art training to recently certified and veteran EMTs as well as students. On March, 22, the crew, which included two EMT students, took part in a simulation training event facilitated by Simulation in Motion Montana, a 501c3 non-profit simulation healthcare training organization, based out of Helena, at the Hinsdale Ambulance barn. During the training, the EMTs...
Dear Editor, Fifty years after the creation of National Agriculture Day, America's farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners find themselves on the front lines of climate change. They are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions by implementing climate-smart production practices that conserve natural resources, build healthier soils, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and sequester carbon. National Agriculture Day is a day to recognize the producers who are the best stewards of our land....
Dear Editor, I live in Wolf Point where I work as a caregiver for my daughter, Mindy, who is now 49 years old. She just had a birthday and was only supposed to live for five to six years so every year is a celebration for us. Mindy was born with a condition called Spinobiffida and is totally handicapped. She lives her life in a wheelchair, and I do everything for her. I get 30 hours a week for her care, but that only covers half of the time I work with her. I'm not the only one in my community...
Remembering the song, “In your Easter bonnet With all the frills upon it, you will be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” I don’t remember our area ever having an Easter Parade, but I do remember the Easter Bonnets or Hats. I did not see any in the Church I attend and of course I did not wear one either. I do probably have a closet shelf-full of hats from by- gone days, but think back to your childhood and how many young girls were attired in new Easter clothing as well as a little bonnet. Maybe an Easter bonnet for girls just went with...
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives. Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. People coming together... Full story
Free Tree Day is funded by the generous businesses and individuals of Valley County including contributing organizations such as the MSU Extension Service of Valley County as a sponsoring agency and also the Gumbo Gals Garden Club, of Nashua. Shelley Mills at MSU Extension along with Dave Pippin have been very instrumental in getting and keeping this project going through the years. The Gumbo Gals has helped with set-up and distribution for many years becoming an actual monetary sponsor probably five or six years ago. To date, over 21,000 trees... Full story
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 4 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. T... Full story
Twenty students from grades six through eight were recognized on March 30 for the Kiwanis BUG (Bring Up Grades) Awards for bringing up their grades between the second and third grading periods. Each student was presented with certificates and served ice cream by by the Glasgow Kiwanis Club assisted by Glasgow Middle School Principal Mike Zoanni and Builders Club members Mia Peterson and Aspen Probert. Glasgow Kiwanis President Wade Sundby and Secretary Dr. Charles Wilson presented the...
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, "Vy" Violet Mae (Gardner) Graham, loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother, GramsBear (Grandma) and Great-Grandmother received her angel wings in heaven, just shy of 85 years young. Vy was a longtime resident of Renton, Wash., after leaving Glasgow, Mont., where she was raised. She was laid to rest by immediate family on Jan. 26. The family will be planning a celebration of life for all who loved her to join and share stories, pictures and time. This is something... Full story
Wesley "Wes" Dale Soper, 55, Surrey, N.D., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. By his side, holding his hands and loving on him until the end were his wife and his sister. There will be no reviewal, as cremation has taken place, however, friends may sign a guest register on Friday, April 14, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, N.D. A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran... Full story
Frank C. Jensen, 62, of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Hinsdale American Legion, with burial following at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale.... Full story
The DUI Task Force has created a one-page essay contest for high school seniors living and attending school within Valley County. Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Eligibility 1. Must currently be a high school senior in Valley County. 2. Must have plans to attend a college or trade school upon the completion of high school graduation. 3. Contestants must not have a history of Minor in Possessions, Driving Under the Influence or have any drug or alcohol related infractions. Requirements Essays must be typed, double spaced, and 500-700...
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. Political appointment of water court judges, as included in Senate Bill 72, could have unintended consequences, including giving priority to non-agricultural uses of water. Montana Farmers Union opposes SB 72 and instead supports current water law with p...
Montana Farmers Union Foundation opened their second year of grant applications on March 1. The grant program supports projects which align with the MFU Foundation’s Mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural communities. Projects must include an educational component for youth and/or adults with priority given to rural communities. Submission deadline is Monday, May 1, and the grants are open to anyone from Montana. The application form remains simple to not deter s...
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is accepting applications for its annual Education Heritage Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be awarded to three students in the amounts of one $5,000 scholarship and two $2,500 scholarships. Each year, MSF awards college students, who are seeking a career beneficial to ranching, with a scholarship. To be eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in college and have completed at least one semester in college, be a member of Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), or have at least one parent/guar...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Glasgow residents were invited to meet and question the educators who have applied for the position of principal of Glasgow High School. The three candidates, Linda Hudyma, Stephen Pinsoneault and Shawnda Zahara-Harris, rotated through sessions with teachers, administrators, the school board and community members. As Glasgow moves ahead on a city growth policy, a decision must be made about the type of planning board the City Council wants. The planning... Full story
It’s almost Earth Day, when people around the world focus on ways of protecting and preserving the environment. And the lessons from this occasion can be applied to other areas of life — such as investing. Here are some themes to consider: • Sustainability – From an environmental perspective, sustainability encompasses a range of issues, such as using natural resources wisely. As an investor, you, too, need to protect your resources. So, for example, to sustain a long-term investment strategy, you won’t want to dip into your retiremen...
I despise printers. They’re finicky, they’re expensive to run, and they encourage wasteful behaviors such as printing documents which could more conveniently remain digital. There is a type of printer however which I do have a self-professed soft spot for. It allows you to print objects, shapes, artwork; almost anything providing it’s small enough for your machine to handle. 3D printers are much, much more interesting, as with a 3D printer we’re able to do more than simply make physical copies of things you’re going to email anyway. Now way b...
After the cancellation of the Glasgow Invitational due to weather conditions, Valley County track and field athletes officially started their season this past weekend during the Wibaux Invitational in Glendive. The Lustre Christian boys took third place out of 20 teams with 74 points. The Scottie boys finished in fifth place overall out of 20 teams with 44 team points while the Scottie girls also took fifth place out of 22 teams with 45 team points. Freshman Khye Gamas took the podium with...
The Scottie Booster Club is currently accepting applications for 2023 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships. The competitive annual scholarships are awarded to Valley County’s graduating seniors (Class of 2023) who played basketball in high school or who plan to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field. Other considerations for scholarship awards are community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for 2023 applications is Friday, May 5. Applications are available from guidance counselors in Glasgow, Hinsdale, N... Full story
The Glasgow Scottie softball team traveled to Lewistown April 6 and 7 to play their first games of the season at the Lewistown Invitational on less than ideal field conditions. Full results were not available as of press time. Hardin 3 Glasgow 0 Final. Lewistown 8 Glasgow 5 Final. Billings Lockwood 7 Glasgow 3 Final The team played in Sidney on April 11 and final results were not available at press time. They are next scheduled to play on Friday, April 14, against Glendive at Jeff Jurgens Field 4 p.m. and 6 p.m....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Thursday, April 13, at the Cottonwood Inn Convention Center. The public is welcome to attend. FWP will give updates on current legislative bills, fisheries, wildlife season setting for 2024-25, and a presentation on shooting range development. Following a working lunch for CAC members and FWP staff, there will be a short tour of local shooting range facilities. Each of FWP’s seven administrative regions has a volunteer CAC to help gui...
