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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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After spending the past month touring Valley County, Valley View Home’s administrator Wes Thompson and Haylie Shipp, with the Vote Yes Valley View campaign, stopped at the Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow on May 19 to discuss the upcoming ballot measure to extend the previously approved $300,000 annual levy for three years for the skilled nursing facility. If approved, the funds would be used to maintain operating expenses. Absentee ballots have been mailed out and as of May 23, 540, 16 percent, of the absentee ballots sent out for the June 7 P...
Glasgow Police Department's newest officer Parker Rapp was sworn in on May 16, after recently moving to the Glasgow area. Though he hasn't been on the force for a full two weeks, he is looking forward to being a part of the community "Right now I'm going through my field training program and I'm really looking forward to being able to be more involved and be a part of whatever comes up," he stated. Rapp is originally from the Fairfield/Augusta area, attending high school in Augusta. He just...
After recently welcoming back Dr. Jahanara Graf as a full-time general and trauma surgeon, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital also welcomed back Dr. Maya Sanchez-Rotunno as a full-time OB/GYN at the beginning of May. Dr. Sanchez-Rotunno had worked within the Specialty Care Clinic last year for six months and has spent the previous six months working in Hawaii. "I just loved the patients and the co-workers when I was here, so when they offered me to come back for good, I had to say yes!,"...
Dear Editor, What is the real Memorial Day ? When ? Why? Where? Memorial Day came about during our Civil War. Southern ladies wanted to honor the fallen soldiers. In 1868 General Logan picked May 30 as Memorial Day. His reasoning was there had been no major battles on that day during the Civil War. For these reasons I believe May 30 is the Real MEMORIAL DAY! Our Memorial Day program will be on May 30, at 10 a.m. on KLTZ. American Flags will be placed at the cemetery at 9 a.m. Saturday May 28....
Dear Editor, Hay prices, blizzards, drought, grasshoppers, fuel prices, wildfires. It's a tough time to be an agricultural producer. We're reaching out to see if you know of a rancher or farmer who has had a hardship in recent months. New this year, we will be gifting free tickets to our festival in hopes that some of these producers can have something additional to look forward to. Free tickets will be randomly drawn from our pool of nominated producers. Devastating weather events including...
Changing the Narrative on Rural Mental Health Dear Editor, We got a call this week from a friend and listener who said, "Maybe you ought to be careful about getting into this mental health stuff. My Mom, used to say, 'buck up, buttercup.'" Fair enough. There are days when we do have to buck up and go feed the cows in a foot of snow. And it just takes a little push to get us headed out the door. Sometimes we do have to "buck up" and do the hard stuff. I'll tell you from my personal experience...
There are some of us that remember the days of hauling water, not just for drinking but for all household necessities. You learned early to conserve that commodity. Needless to say, you didn’t use an automatic washing machine or dishwasher, nor did you turn on the faucet at the sink and let it run while you searched for something in the Frigidaire. I can recall names of a few persons that delivered water to folks that did not have useable water. These people, us being one of those, usually had a cistern that held the water that these fellows h...
U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced on May 18 $13,602,102 in Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for 19 Montana airports to expand and repair facilities, including Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County and Scobey. “Montana is booming, and it’s critical that the Treasure State has up-to-date infrastructure to support our growing economy,” said Tester. “This funding will allow our airports to expand operations and support the increasing demand for reliable, affordable flights in and out of Montana. Improved facilities will pave the way for mor...
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 September are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 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 r...
The Memorial Day Program will be broadcast on Memorial Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, on KLTZ. The program will be in the same format as when they were held in the Civic Center. Scot Renville will be Master of Ceremonies as well as guest speaker. He is an Iraqi Freedom veteran and current Quartermaster of VFW Post 3107. Saturday May 28, volunteers will meet at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow to place American flags on nearly 1,000 veterans’ grave sites beginning at 9 a.m. All volunteers are welcome. The flags will be removed Monday, May 30 at 3 p...
Jennifer Marie Dull Kilzer, age 39, passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, in Hettinger, N.D., after courageously battling Glioblastoma Multiforme for eight and a half years. In honor of Jennifer's fondness for gatherings and her passion for potlucks, all who would like to celebrate Jennifer's life and memory are invited to attend a service at 1 p.m. (MST) on Saturday, June 18, in Lemmon, S.D., at the Lemmon Armory. Jennifer was born on Oct. 13, 1982, to Paul and Patty Dull, of Hinsdale, Mont.,... Full story
David Wayne Carson, 55, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was born Oct. 28, 1966, to Robert and Donna (Nefzger) Carson in Wolf Point, Mont. Dave was in a car accident two days before his 18th birthday in 1985. He spent six months in a coma at St. Vincent in Billings and was moved to a nursing home in Havre for a couple of years where he had to relearn everything before finally returning home in 1987. Dave got stronger, learned to walk, talk and... Full story
Dolores Dunham, 70, passed away in Washington after a short illness. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, June 3, at the Assembly of God Church in Glasgow, Mont.... Full story
David Lee McLean Sr., 70, of Glasgow, Mont., passed on Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home in Glasgow. David was born Feb. 21, 1952, in Minot, N.D., to John and Virginia (Hanson) McLean. He received his education at Centerville School near Great Falls, Mont., and he graduated in 1970. He later attended Great Falls Community College and graduated in 1982. He married Jane Morgan in Great Falls, and they made their home there for several years. Preceding him in death are his parents; infant child,... Full story
The lovely rains have really set off lots of new growth. The lawn has had its first mowing and needs another. The wheat is coming up nicely, even though we’re not quite finished with seeding as I write this. It should all be in the ground by the time you read this. The weeds are also coming up such that I’m weeding the garden rows as I plant more of my desired seeds. The beets, carrots, and Swiss chard were planted right after I wrote last week’s column (before the rain/snow mix). Last Saturday I put in radish and onion seeds. Next up will...
4-H has been very busy lately. Here's a peek at what they've been doing this year. Sewing Camp On April 24, Western Valley 4-H club held the Valley County Sewing Camp. Kids made their own pillowcases and buttons. Some great supporters were Roberta Britzman, Quilting Club, and the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center. Rabies Clinic On April 29, the Western Valley 4-H club hosted their annual Rabies Clinic in the Hinsdale Fire Hall where they vaccinated more than 10 dogs with veterinarian Dr. Patti...
The Glasgow High School National School Choral Award is McKenna Strommen. This is an award that is given to a 12th grade student that demonstrates singular merit, ability, and achievement, of outstanding contributions to the success of the school vocal program, and of an unusual degree of loyalty, cooperation, and high qualities of conduct. It is given to a 12th grade student that has taken part in choir all four years of high school and has gone above and beyond to show excellence, leadership...
The following Valley County students are degree candidates for the spring semester 2022 at the University of Montana – Missoula Glasgow – Trevor Klind – Certificate of Applied Science: Heavy Equipment Operation Nashua – Hayley Nybakken – Bachelor of Music Education Magna Cum Laude, indicating a 3.70 to 3.89 GPA....
The 2021-2022 Glasgow Middle School eighth grade choir Golden Microphone recipient is Jourdyn Fercho. This is an award that is given to an eighth grade choir student that has taken part in choir all three years of middle school and has gone above and beyond to show excellence, leadership and dedication to the school choir program. Jourdyn has actively participated in choir all three years, she has prepared and performed various solos throughout her time in Glasgow Middle School at music...
Nikolas Herman, of Glasgow, Mont., has been selected to the University of Jamestown’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.50 or better. The University of Jamestown was established in 1883 and is ranked as a top-tier regional school in US News and World Report and a top Midwestern school in The Princeton Review. The school features development of the whole person through its distinctive Journey to Success experience....
The Glasgow VFW Post 3107 honored Hinsdale middle school student Bailee McColly on May 9 at school in recognition of excellence in the Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Competition. As a result, she has been designated as an outstanding young spokesperson of the future and received $100. Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. This year's theme was "How Can I Be A Good American?"...
The Glasgow VFW Post 3107 honored two Valley County students in recognition of excellence in the Voices of Democracy Essay Competition. Kate Parks, of Glasgow High School, and Cienna Stromman, of Hinsdale, were both designated as outstanding spokesperson for freedom and received $100. Conducted nationwide, the VFW-sponsored Voice of Democracy is an annual speech contest in which students write and record a speech and send in the recording to be judged by members of the VFW. This year's theme...
The 74th Montana's American Legion Auxiliary Girls State 2022 Program will be held on the campus of Carroll College from June 12 through June 18. Mattea McColly, daughter of Mike and Heidi McColly, and Ashton Smith, daughter of Kent and Sheena Hubbard, have been selected to be Hinsdale's 2022 Girls' State Delegates. Both girls are juniors at Hinsdale High School. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State 2022 Program is a hands-on learning experience about local, county and state government. The...
We’re blessed with some great outdoor spaces here. Despite the challenges our winters bring, it’s more than made up for by the temperate season. Time out by the lake, the great camping spots, the state parks just a day trip away; making the most of warmer weather is easy to do in this part of the world. With technology such an integral part of our lives nowadays, how do we safely use some of it to elevate our outdoor experience? What’s important and what isn’t when we’re looking to level-up our yard, poolside or forest time? I think the most...
