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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Valley County Refuse District Board, in operation since 1973, is no more. During their regular meeting April 21, the three commissioners voted to disband the refuse board — effective April 23 — based on legal counsel indicating the nine member volunteer body has not had any actual legal authority in almost 25 years. “Functionally, the refuse board is an administrative orphan and there is nothing that actually creates you as board members,” Dylan J. Jensen, County Attorney, said during the meeting. “My recommendation to the commissio...
CHRIS MCDANIEL THE COURIER Many little girls dream of being royalty. For four lovely ladies, that fantasy is now a reality. "I have been dreaming for it my whole life," said Lyndsey Plummer, 6, a kindergartner who earned medals for her Vintage Wear, Casual Wear and Occupational Wear during the Our Little Miss state competition. The pageant happened April 16 to 18 in Billings. Guinevere Grace Turner was awarded Montana's Sweetheart and Prettiest Smile. Samantha Combs received medals for Leather... Full story
With ongoing drought and potential government regulations in the works, one Wolf Point bison rancher is concerned his way of life may someday be just a page in the history books. "There are a lot things going on in Montana right now that are affecting how the bison are treated," said Lyle Wall, proprietor of 5 Diamonds Bison Ranch. "Are they an amiable species, or are they wildlife? That is getting to be a real stickler. My future as a bison rancher is going to be dependent on how they...
During their regular meeting April 19, the Glasgow City Council awarded a $225,506 paving bid to Century Companies, Inc., for the 2021 Street Improvements Project, voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 wages for city employees and accepted a three year audit contract with Anderson ZurMuehlen & CO., P.C.. Century Companies, of Lewistown, was the only business to submit a bid for the project. Hardrives Construction, Inc., of Billings inquired about the project but did not submit a bid. “Century provided a reasonable bid that came in within 4.1...
Dear Editor, My name is Winie Schafer, I live in Wolf Point Mont., and I am a member of the Sioux tribe and a homecare worker. When people think of front-line healthcare workers they usually think about doctors and nurses, but homecare workers are on the frontlines too. Every day we work to keep our clients in their homes and out of the hospitals and nursing homes. Without our work the healthcare system would be overwhelmed, and conditions would be much worse right now. In spite of our... Full story
Dear Editor, My name is Connie Sharp. I live in Glasgow MT and I am a caregiver. I've been doing home care work since 2013, but before that I worked as a CNA in nursing homes. All told I've been a caregiver for close to 30 years. Caregiving is a challenging occupation because of the physical, mental and emotional affects that come with the job. It's physically hard because we are using our bodies as a physical assistance device in helping our clients with getting out of bed, toileting and any... Full story
Dear Editor, During the past year, federal employees nationwide and 12,898 active federal and U.S Postal workers of Montana have dedicated themselves to keeping our country running while weathering a global pandemic. They continue to provide essential financial services, processing stimulus payments, tax refunds, small business loans, Social Security checks, mortgages, and student loans to keep the economy churning and households operating. As they do every day, they have kept us safe, tracking... Full story
FOR THE COURIER STATE NEWS Montana Regains Second Congressional Seat With 2020 Census Montana’s Population Grows to 1,085,407 HELENA — Montana will regain its second congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the 2020 Census state population count released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The count reveals Montana’s population grew from 989,415 people in 2010 to 1,085,407 people in 2020 – an increase of 95,992 residents over 2010, or nearly 10 percent. “Thanks to the efforts of Montanans across the state, the 2020 Cen...
LOCAL NEWS Respiratory Clinic to be moved into FMDH’s Main Facility Move follows higher vaccination rates As local COVID-19 cases decrease and vaccination rates rise, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital continues to move forward toward a new normal. On Friday, April 30th FMDH will be moving the Respiratory Clinic from the Norma Oakland House (across from the hospital) into their main facility. The new process will include parking in the main entrance parking lot and being screened by the door monitors at the front door. Respiratory Clinic p...
FOR THE COURIER After a year of pause, we are thrilled to announce we are putting on the FMDH Foundation’s golf tournament, our biggest fundraiser of the year! The date for this year’s tournament has been set for Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Sunnyside Golf and Country Club in Glasgow, Mont. The entrants must be over the age of 18. The tournament will be a straight scramble. There will be a maximum of 28 - 4 person teams this year. The entry fee is $300.00 per team. There will be 5 team cash payouts (Net), as well as additional prizes on every hol... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer museum’s hours for February through April will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open Monday through Friday by advanced appointment only. Masks are required and group size will be limited. Call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 406-526-3493 for more information. Links to the menus for area schools are listed below: Hinsdale School https://hinsdale.k12.mt.us/District/1128-Untitled.html Saco School http://sacoschools.k12.mt.us/District/1571-Untitled.html Opheim School https:/... Full story
Memorial services for Dan Thoeny, age 63, of Glasgow, Mont. who died on April 21, 2021, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, will be held via videoconferencing at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2021. For information on how to attend please call (406)-230-1719. Daniel Howard Thoeny was born on July 9th, 1957 in Inglewood Calif. to Art and Lois Thoeny. The family lived for a short time in California before moving back to Glasgow in 1958. In the years that followed, he was blessed with three... Full story
Viola "Vicky" B. Stumvoll, 82, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 with her family by her side. Vicky was born August 5, 1938, in Underwood, N.D. to Alfred and Mildred (Ulrich) Ulrich. She was raised in Underwood and graduated from Underwood High School in 1956. Vicky married her best friend and love of her life, Arnold (Arnie) Stumvoll, of Max, on June 27, 1956. They were married 59 years and when Arnie passed that left a void in her life. To their union five children were born: Dean (Sally)... Full story
Carol Anne Brown passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on December 25, 1937, a true "Christmas Carol". She was preceded in death by her mother, Anne Mola Tomlinson. She is survived by her husband Don Brown, daughter Tammie Brown Butler (Jeff), son Tracy Brown (Anna-Lena), sisters Dona Blanchard and Anna Mildren, brother Butch Tomlinson, and grandchildren Duston Butler, Nichlas Brown, and Emma Brown. Carol was born and raised in Helena, Mont. and... Full story
G.C. "Jerry" Feda, passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Montana at the age of 94. Jerry, a 73-year resident of Glasgow, was born June 7, 1926 to John and Julia Jane "Jenny" (Brazzell) Feda and grew up on his family's farm near Alexandria, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he joined the merchant marines and served for three years. Following his USMM service, he rode along with his sister on her honeymoon until she and her husband tired of his company... Full story
Larry Anderson, 75, of Glasgow, Montana passed away November 12, 2020 at Valley View Home. Memorial services for Larry will be Friday, April 30, 2021 3:00 p.m. at Bell Mortuary with military honors following service.... Full story
After a hiatus from competition thanks to northeast Montana's version of Spring, the Scottie golfers were back on the links for two meets last week. The teams traveled to Wolf Point last Friday for the Poplar Invitational and then went the opposite direction on Saturday to play Marian Hills in Malta. No matter which direction the Scotties traveled, the weather was the same: awful, cold and windy according to head coach Todd Truscott. Despite the weather the first-year coach said the courses...
The Nashua Porcupines hit two track and field meets last week, traveling to Wolf Point and Whitewater for competition. The boys took sixth at the North East Montana Invite last Tuesday and seventh in Whitewater on Friday. The girls reversed the boys places, taking seventh in Wolf Point and sixth at the Whitewater Invitational. "The Wolf Point meet was a positive showing for us. We had many of our athletes place," said head coach Janice Rorvik. All the boys' points came from the field events at...
The Lustre Christian Lions competed in the North East Montana Invite and the Whitewater Invite last week, placing in both the girls' and boys' competitions at each event. The girls placed eighth in Wolf Point at the North East Montana Invite and fifth in Whitewater. The boys took fourth in Wolf Point and second in Whitewater. Alexa Redding, Tiara Whitmus, Aubri Holzrichter and the 4x100 relay team of Holzrichter, Shiarie Birdsbill, Whitmus and Redding were the point earners for Lustre on the...
The Hinsdale Raiders track team had a busy week, attending three separate meets last week. Their week started on Tuesday with the North East Montana Invite held in Wolf Point, followed by the Whitewater Invitational on Friday and the Sidney Invitational on Saturday. With the exception of a sixth place finish by the girls in Sidney, the boys and girls teams placed in the top five at event. The boys team claimed third at the North East Montana Invite, while the girls finished in fifth place. In...
“We had a real nice day in Sidney and saw quite a bit of improvement, especially on the boys’ side of things,” said Tim Phillips, head coach of the Glasgow track and field team. “But, we’ve still got a long way to go! We will work pretty hard this week and next, then it’s post season time already!” In Sidney Dawson County won the boys competition with 86, followed by Fergus with 71, Sidney 57.5, Hinsdale 49, Rickey-Lambert 39, Custer County 33.83 and Havre with 33. The girls placed seventh with 35 points and the boys claimed eighth place...