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Over 40 veterans and nearly 120 family, friends and citizens gathered at the Glasgow Civic Center on Memorial Day morning to honor those U.S. service members who gave their lives for this nation. The American Legion Post 41 hosted the event with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3107 assisting. Joe Yeomen was the master of ceremonies. Guest speaking this year was Pam Ost – who grew up as the child of an Air Force airman during the Cold War. Ost highlighted her sometimes harrowing experiences w...
Congressman Greg Gianforte recognized Tanja Fransen with his Spirit of Montana commendation for her scientific accomplishments, dedication to the public, and 18 years of service to Montanans on May 17. Fransen has worked as a meteorologist in Glasgow since 2001, most recently as the chief meteorologist at the National Weather Service (NWS) in Glasgow. Fransen has collectively worked for the NWS for 25 years. According to a press release, Gianforte recognized Fransen for her, "innovation,...
In a slight softening of their initial proposal, Customs and Border Protection has decided to reduce the hours of operation at ports in Scobey, Morgan and Opheim starting June 1. Originally CBP had sought to eliminate the extended summer hours at the port and go to a year-round 9 a.m to 6 p.m. operation. Citing feedback from the community and elected officials, CBP has decided to amend the hours to go from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. year-round. The decision to amend the hours follows closely on a separate CBP reversal where the agency backtracked on...
Dear Editor, Earlier last week, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) offered a great "Statement for the Record" to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. WWP's analysis focused on five different sections of "Senate Bill 785 - Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019." NAMI Montana has been working on this Legislation in honor of our dear friend, colleague and Helena Navy SEAL veteran - Commander John Scott Hannon. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Senators...
Dear Editor, A recent letter to the editor from Ron Stoneberg contained factually inaccurate information about the work of American Prairie Reserve. I'd like to set the record straight. Mr. Stoneberg claims APR's goal is to have "10 or 20,000 wild, free-roaming bison on 3.5 million acres." Using the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge as an anchor, APR's goal is to purchase a total of 500,000 acres which will knit together existing public lands creating a continuous area of about 3...
Dear Editor, I attended the Rail Passenger Conference on Saturday [May 18] in Cut Bank. One takeaway from the meeting that everyone in northern Montana needs to be aware of: the 2019 legislature approved HJ 34 – the Interim Study on Passenger Transportation. Now that may not cause any red flags to emerge, except that it was noted at the Cut Bank meeting, as per HJ 34, there is a renewed push to revive the Hiawatha Passenger Service, Chicago, Billings, Missoula and Spokane. Here's a bit of h...
Dear Editor, After two weeks of proceedings, the Montana Public Service Commission has concluded its hearing on the NorthWestern Energy rate case - one week ahead of schedule. I would like to extend my thanks to all involved in this hearing. Some witnesses travelled great distances to participate, and we appreciate them doing so. As chairman, I would also like [to] thank our incredible legal, regulatory, and administrative staff. They have worked long hours over the course of many months to prep...
The following is a transcript of the Congressional Record during Congressman Greg Gianforte’s weekly recognition of Montanans in the U.S. House of Representatives. On May 17, he recognized Tanja Fransen with the Spirit of Montana Commendation for her 18 years of service to Montana. The corresponding article can be found on the front of this edition of the Glasgow Courier. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Tanja Fransen of Glasgow, an award-winning meteorologist who is recognized nationally for her innovation and leadership. Tanja is the M...
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 at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are free. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. WEDNESDAY – MAY 29 3 p.m. - St. Marie Fire Training. For more info., contact Chief August Aho at 263-9733. 6-8 p.m. - Free Skywarn Weather Spotter Training Course at t... Full story
On Saturday, June 8, the Glasgow Police Department and the Valley Veterinary Clinic will be hosting the annual program for animal licensing and administration of rabies shots at the South Side Fire Hall. The hours of the program are Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for a license is $5 for a neutered or spayed animal and $20 for a non-spayed or neutered animal. All licenses are good for one year from July 1 to June 30. A new license must be purchased every year. The Glasgow Police Department would also like to remind everyone... Full story
Our sweet mother and grandmother, Corinne Gail (Thompson) Morrison, 87, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019, in American Fork, Utah. She was born Oct. 24, 1931, to Harry Truman Thompson and Olna Charlotte Rodenbaugh in Opheim, Mont. Corinne attended school in Opheim, and high school in Fairmont, Minn., where she graduated in 1949. She married Dale Rodger Morrison, July 29, 1950, in Glasgow, Mont. She worked in the Clerk and Recorders office and the First Security Bank as a teller and then a loan... Full story
William "Bill" Tremper passed away in Missoula, Mont., on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, of natural causes. He was born in 1924 and grew up in Missoula. His parents were William Greene Tremper and Nell Cloninger Tremper. He attended St. Anthony's Grade School and Missoula County High School where he lettered in football and track, graduating in 1942. During World War II he served in the Merchant Marines in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return, he studied business and economics at the University of Montan... Full story
To know Bill was to know a storyteller. He was the author of his own story in his own book which was made up of many chapters. It began with a "preface" of changing his name to Bill because he wasn't impressed with the name "Floyd." No one else knew exactly how his story went but Bill did, and it was definitely a colorful version. If you wondered if you had ever met him, you hadn't because you WOULD remember. Bill rode off into the final sunset Friday, May 24, 2019. He lived most of his life in... Full story
Donald L. Plouffe, age 85 of Saco, Mont., passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont., on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Don’s family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m, on Thursday, May 30, at the Methodist Church in Saco with burial in Grandview Cemetery. A full obituary will be printed at a later date.... Full story
Staff of the Valley Veterinary Clinic in Glasgow will be at the Nashua Civic Center on Monday, June 3, from 6 to 7 p.m., to provide needed vaccinations for your pet. They will also be at the Opheim Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 5, starting at 5 p.m., and the Glasgow south-side fire hall on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., to provide needed vaccinations for your pet. If you are planning to attend, please contact the clinic at 228-2437 during regular business hours to find out what vaccinations your pet needs. The staff will not have... Full story
When the Fort Peck Summer Theatre matinee is over, extend your evening of Northeast Montana's fine art culture by stopping by the Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery, 523 2nd Ave. So. in Glasgow. During the months of June, July and August, the Gallery will be hosting its Artist of the Month receptions on the first Sunday of each summer month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wine and dessert will be served. June's Artist of the Month is Janet Sullivan. Sullivan's love of painting has led her to a 45-year career as...
Because of Memorial Day weekend, the newspaper deadline was moved up. This is being written last Friday (I’ve become a time-traveler). Seems like I just wrote a column and here it’s time for another. In spite of the cold wind and cool temperatures last week I did get all of my walls of water filled while avoiding frostbite on my fingers. Well water is barely above freezing (okay, it’s really 40°), but combined with the wind, the chill factor on my hands was an icy below freezing. I took several breaks to go inside to warm my hands. So now I...
Glasgow is brimming with Scottie pride this week following the trackster's performances at the State B track meet this past weekend, May 23-25. The Scottie cruiser departed for the 420-mile trek to Kalispell on Thursday, carrying nearly three dozen of Glasgow's best track and field athletes and their support system. Post-season events are typically held several hundred miles away from home for the Scotties, but Northeast Montanan athletes (especially spring sportsters) are a special breed and...
When Brett Glaser entered the shot put ring at the state meet on Saturday, he wasn't even ranked in the top ten. Prior to arriving at the venue, Phillips checked in with Glaser to see how he was feeling. "Coach, I've never been more ready for anything in my life!" he answered. He also asked Phillips if he thought Coach Wesen was watching. "I think maybe so," Phillips speculated. Glaser explained that Wesen was always on his mind. "Every meet I thought of him. I miss him a lot." Although hopes...
The State C track meet was held in Laurel on May 24 and 25. Several area athletes competed in the post-season event. Kaitlyn McColly represented Hinsdale and Valley County well, bringing home five medals from the weekend. Also earning a medal for Opheim was freshman Mandy Fuhrmann. She made the podium with her sixth-place high jump mark of 4'-10", which was a p.r for her. Full results Team Scores: Womens Class C 1, Seeley-Swan 90.33 2, Charlo 48 3, Fort Benton 43 4, Winnett-Grass Range 36 5,...
Margaret Eileen “Peg” Pattison passed away May 27, 2019. Rosary will be at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Thursday May 30, at 7:00 p.m. and the Service will be Friday May 31 11:00 a.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery with a luncheon to follow. A full obituary will be printed at a later date.... Full story
Donald Helgeson age 64 passed away in Big Sandy. There will be a graveside service Saturday June 1, 11:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery.... Full story