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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Valley County Sheriff's Office has launched a sobriety program aimed at preventing impaired driving in Northeast Montana. The program, referred to as "24/7 Sobriety," aims to provide another tool for law enforcement to enforce conditions of release imposed by the court and to verify those conditions are being met. In the long run, the intent of the program is to reduce recidivism and prevent DUI related crimes from participants already in the judicial system for those crimes. "It's to keep...
It's not unusual to find people in Northeast Montana with lifelong careers. After all, we are a farming community. It is a little rare, however, to find someone who is still enthusiastic about their occupation when they decide to retire. Kimberley Girard, sometimes affectionately referred to as "Kimmy G," but more professionally addressed as Mrs. Girard, is one who still has remarkable passion for her occupation. That was one factor in her decision to retire from teaching after 39 years. "I...
The Glasgow Middle School walls are a lot brighter and far more colorful than the white cinder block paint job they had before. That is thanks to Mrs. Libby Weber's exploratory art classes who painted seven large murals on the walls throughout the school. According to Mrs. Weber, the idea got its start when Principal Mike Zoanni and other teachers decided that the white walls needed some paint jobs to brighten the halls and relax the students. Weber then put the task to her just over 70 art...
Hi-Line Med Spa, one of the four speciality care departments in the Glasgow Speciality Care office of the Glasgow Clinic, provides many services to help those in the area with their skin. Offering services such as medical facials, chemical peels, Botox and restoration of facial volume, among others, are tailored to a patient’s skin and each treatment care is different for each person that walks into the door. “It’s all about the skin and improving it,” said Director of Speciality Care Orthopedics Erin Aune. Under physician assistant Kae Suk...
"If you see something, say something." The saying has nearly become an American mantra. Here in the middle of nowhere the saying ought to be modified to, "If you see something, do something," because the people of Valley County "do." Regular readers of The Courier have seen several pieces on the state of our pool. The city pool is crumbling, literally under swimmers' hands and feet at times. A group of dedicated citizens have come together to form The Valley County Friends of the Pool,...
Glasgow City Clerk Stacey Amundson was awarded the 2018/2019 Rural Water Clerk of the Year at the Montana Rural Water conference, which took place Feb. 20 through 22 in Great Falls. Amundson was nominated from fellow clerks in the state for her assistance in helping, being willing and able to answer questions and for continuing to further her knowledge. "I was surprised to find out that I won the award. I didn't find out until my name was called, but I figured something was up, as when I...
The annual Cuisine for the Cure occurred on April 25 at the Cottonwood Inn with members of the community showing up and enjoying delicious food for a good cause. With food selections that encompassed the world, including Greek cuisine, Italian cuisine, German cuisine and even desserts, no one who attended left hungry. "The Cottonwood was completely packed with happy, full-of-food Cuisine attendees. It was a great turnout," said Darla Larson, one of the organizers. According to Rod Karst,...
When Pat Trotter was sitting at the Law Enforcement Academy to become an emergency communicator for Valley County, he had a personal reaction to a class on human trafficking and its prevalence in Montana. Determined to do something to educate Northeast Montana on the dangers, warning signs and prevention of such a heinous crime, he began to facilitate bringing the training and the specialist to the region. Trotter began working with MSU Extension Agent Roubie Younkin to bring the presentation to the area, and on Thursday, April 25, Natali...
Dear Editor, Statistics show that one in five people in the United States live with a mental health condition, either personally or that of a family member. The local CARE Mental Health Committee continually discusses how our community could help lower that percentage in Valley County. The committee's priorities are education, removal of stigma and prevention of behavioral health problems (mental illness and substance abuse). There are sources of help in Valley County, such as the Mental Health...
Dear Editor, “In an effort to remove stigma attached to mental health problems, the Valley County Mental Health Committee is sponsoring a Mental Health Walk.” So long as that prejudice is in the minds of the walkers it will be with them every step of the way. It must be removed from there before one can influence any other individual to remove it. What is in one’s own mind matters first. Sincerely, Harold Maio Fort Myers, Fla....
Dear Editor, When women and girls go missing in our state, it’s not a Democratic problem or a Republican problem—it’s a Montana problem. And it’s an urgent one. Not much research exists on the epidemic of Indigenous women and girls going missing or being murdered. But we do know that in Montana, where human trafficking is on the rise and there are serious flaws in our missing persons reporting system, hundreds of people have gone missing and their families are still left wondering what happened...
Dear Editor, I firmly believe Montana farmers and ranchers care deeply about developing and growing consumer confidence and trust in the products we painstakingly raise. It's a key goal in helping a growing urban demographic understand why we're so passionate about our agricultural and rural lifestyles and to help them understand what goes into producing the food they eat. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules were one way Congress and the USDA tried to make it easier for consumers to...
Do you remember ordering from the Montgomery Ward catalog? I remember family stories of shipping cattle, mules and sheep to market via the railroad. I know that many provisions were brought back via rail on the return home. I remember a lot of grocery items were purchased in large quantities to bring home. I do not know if food items were purchased from Montgomery Ward, but I know that a lot of furniture came from Wards. Did these early day residents receive some of these furniture pieces as bonus items? I recall seeing more than one old oak...
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well being; and WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and WHEREAS, there is strong research that animal companionship, humor, spirituality, religion, recreation, social connections, and work-life balance can help all Americans protect their health and well being; and WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; a...
Customs and Border Protection has announced they will hold listening sessions in Montana about its efforts to reduce operations at the Morgan, Opheim, Raymond and Scobey ports of entry. Another listening session has been planned to discuss the Opheim port of entry hours on Friday, May 3, starting at 5 p.m., at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center, 328 4th Street S., Glasgow. Customs and Border Protection had held a town hall on April 2 at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center in order to discuss removing the extended summer hours at the Opheim...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available by appointment until Memorial Day weekend, May 25, when they are then offered at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – MAY 1 6 p.m. - VFW Awards Banquet at the Glasgow Post. THURSDAY – MAY 2 10...
The Fort Peck Senior Citizens will be doing their highway cleanup on Monday, May 6. We will meet at the Fish Hatchery at 10 a.m. to get assignments. When cleanup is completed, we are going to have a no-host lunch at the Fort Peck Marina. All are welcome to join us....
Judy Loendorf and/or Steve Mulonet, service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting Malta and Glasgow to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow on Wednesday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Glasgow VA Clinic. They will also be in Malta on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If bad weather exists on days of travel, stay...
Douglas Wayne Murdock (Tí Įhpé'ic'ia) (throws himself in the lodge), 68, passed Thursday, April 25, 2019, peacefully with his family by his side in the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont. Dougal (as named by his Uncle Puss early in his childhood) was born in Poplar, Mont., July 13, 1950, the second child of Albert "Bert" and Rosella (McConnell) Murdock. He grew up with his siblings, Albert, Debra, Barbara, and Kurt, in Frazer, Mont., attending the school there. He worked on Jim Scott's Farm in hi...
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, Beverly Ann (Thompson) Sorensen went into the arms of Jesus. She died of natural causes, her sister Gloria was by her side. Memorial service will be held for Beverly on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fromberg, Mont. Lunch will follow at the parish hall. There will be an intimate burial service on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, Mont., where Bev will join her husband and son for eternity. Beverly was born to Dale and Audrey Thompson, in Glendive, Mont., on Jan....
Roy Lee Wetzel, age 88, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Monday, April 22, 2019, at Valley View Home, in Glasgow. He was born in Malta, Mont., Sept. 3, 1930, to his parents Ernest and Theresa (Pecora) Wetzel. Along with his brother Ray, he grew up in the Malta/Glasgow area. After the death of his mother in 1942, he resided with his grandparents, Luis and Leona Pecora, in Glasgow. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1950. He married Ione Collings in 1952 and they raised their five children...
Arlys Ilene Wagner, 86, passed away at home on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., Billings, Mont. Arlys was born on July 30, 1932, in Rothsay, Minn. She was the fourth of seven children born to Julian and Effie (Halbakken) Monson. Her childhood on their farm included helping her father till fields by plow horse, making lefse and krumkake with her mother and speaking Norwegian with her friends and family. The...
A memorial service for Mark Jakanoski will be on Friday, May 10, 11 a.m., at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow, Mont....
The American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Days will be Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. Tables will be set up at Reynolds Market and Shopko, with all money donated being used for Veteran programs. Connecting the visual image of the poppy with the sacrifice of service made by our veterans has been an important goal of the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Program since its inception in 1921. On Memorial Day and Veterans Day, millions of red crepe paper poppies, all handmade by veterans as part of...
