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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Valley County government is working to fix a problem regarding financial issues said to be discovered in early June and late May. According to county commission meeting minutes for the month of June, billing issues were discovered and brought to the commissioners' attention. New Valley County Health Department Supervisor Connie Boreson reported that several billings would possibly be rejected due to billings not being sent out for several months. She said the health department also lost out on an immunization grant this year because... Full story
While it’s not a sharp increase from previous years, there has been a noticeable rise in thefts and scams in Valley County and in Glasgow. Gone are the days where you can leave home with the door unlocked, or leave your car unlocked at the grocery store. Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier explained that this weekend a trolling motor and some coolers were recovered from a previous reported theft. The items were found stashed in some trees near by the Dredge Cuts. Charges were pending for the crime. It may not be a large crime, but it is part of a...
Lots of cats and dogs were brought to the Valley Event Center on Friday and Saturday last week. They were received by several volunteers who helped prep animals for a short surgery, and comfort them after the work was done. Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Young helped coordinate a crew that included several veterans in training, track and cross country kids from Denver, Colo., and local volunteers to ensure that the process went smoothly. Many of the young runners participated in the Doggie Dash that...
Donations from local businesses have helped give a boost to the Northeast Regional Montana SWAT Team. Deputy Reed Mesman explained that the goal to raise $8,000 for training hasn't been reached yet, but donations have helped. First Community Bank donated $2,500 toward the cause on Monday, July 21, giving close to a third of what was needed. Other donations have come in from Hi-Line Ford, Farm Equipment Sales and Border Plains Equipment (formerly Glasgow Implement). The donations are going for a...
FOR THE COURIER The first phase of fundraising for the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Park in Fort Peck has been a success. “We have raised over $400,000 to date and have begun finalizing plans to complete the first phase of construction,” Tom Markle said. He co-chairs the fundraising committee with Steve Page. “People of Northeast Montana stepped up to the challenge to build a world-class memorial. After a very successful site dedication on Memorial Day at Fort Peck, we are encouraged that support for this project remains stron...
The fight to find a cure for cancer will continue as the American Cancer Society will hold the Northeast Montana Relay For Life this Friday and Saturday at the Valley County Fairgrounds. Event organizers said that Relay For Life has been a staple in the community since the mid-1990s, but has gained steam since switching from an bIannual event to an annual event in 2001. Members volunteer their time to see that this event – which unites cancer survivors and those who wish to honor memories of loved ones who lost their personal battle with c...
An open letter to city of Glasgow residents from the desk of Mayor Becky Erickson. In 1938, the Glasgow levee was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Once completed, the levee was given to the city of Glasgow, which took over ownership, or “public sponsor” of the system for operations and maintenance. The levee is 12,040 feet in length, or 2.28 miles, stretching from near the Valley County Museum at Hwy. 2 southward around the south side of town, and northeastward behind the hospital to meet at the Fort Peck Highway. The pur... Full story
Valley County Transit has been awarded federal funds to purchase dispatching software. That is a huge step toward giving you, our customers, better service. The dispatching staff just went through a week of intensive training and is ready to begin using the new system on Tuesday, July 29. There are many positive aspects to this new system, but that means there is the needed information gathering that must be accomplished first. So when you call for a ride, we will be asking every customer/rider for their name, address, phone number, birthdate,...
Every once in a while – and especially when a person is celebrating a birthday – the subject of age always draws comments. Such as “I remember when I was 21 ... or 30 ... or 40 ...” As a child, I thought if someone was 30 or 40 they were old. But once I was 21, no age looked old to me anymore. With the exception of one time, age has been nothing more than a number to me. That exception was my 21st birthday. Finally I was 21! That meant I could cast my vote in political elections! It also meant I could sign a contract to make a major purchas...
The library is back in business! While we still have a lot of work to do and children’s books spread throughout the library, we have made a lot of progress in the short time we were closed. Our children’s area is painted and carpeted. Construction of the new shelves is underway. While we are not yet operating at 100 percent, we are open and have resumed all our programs. Please plan to join us for Tuesday Tech Nite on July 29. Our host, Brian Gregory, will be here to answer your “how do I?” to “what should I do when?” questions. We start at 5...
On Aug. 10, 2029, a very large herd of free roaming bison invaded the small town of Jordan, causing considerable damage to property as well as sending three people to the emergency room with life threatening injuries when they tried to rope a buffalo grazing on their lawn. The escapees were in a confinement area south of the Missouri River, but with the drought factor in North Central Montana this year, natural forage is in short supply as is the water in some of the local reservoirs, and the herd went looking for food and water. This is part...
Danne Fred Volkening, 78, of Holmen, Wis., died on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Memorial services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, at Journey Lutheran Church, 2703 Sand Lake Road, in Holmen, with Rev. Steven Meyer officiating. Friends and family may call at the church from 4:30 p.m. until the service. He was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Elgin, Ill., to Harold and Dorothy (Stuart) Volkening. He served in the U.S. Army for two years until his...
William D. Omvig passed at his home in Kalispell, Mont., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, as he had lived – with enduring strength and quiet dignity. Born to Arthur and Nellie (McEwen) Omvig on May 24, 1931, on the family farm/ranch he so loved, he was educated at, and graduated from, Opheim High School in 1949. It was during his sophomore year in high school that he met his best friend and future wife, Yvonne Gilbert. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving four years in Korea and Texas, while earning the rank of S...
A memorial to honor the life of Gene E. Crawford will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at 4 p.m. at Kiwanis Shelter #4 below the Fort Peck Dam south of Glasgow. He died Friday, May 2, 2014....
The Fort Peck Dam provided jobs for many who went without. They flooded the area looking for any prospect of work. While the working conditions were very different from what is required today, any hope for money brought a smile and a sense of hope. This photo was taken April 7, 1934, of workers with the first paychecks for their hard work.... Full story
The community of Glasgow came out in full force over the weekend to help the Cal Ripken 12U team raise money for its trip to Kalispell this week to compete in the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament. When the money was all added up, the team amassed over $3,000 in funds, money that 12U head coach Mike Nieskens said is much appreciated. "We had no expectations in the amount of money we were hoping to raise," Nieskens said. "Whatever we can get will help us out tremendously." The team has to be... Full story
The first annual Doggie Dash at Sullivan Park united man and its best friend to a rousing success, according to event organizer Chelsie McAllister. "We were hoping for 25 people [to sign up]," McAllister said. "We ended up with 58 so I was happy with that." McAllister said that organizing an event like this was in the back of her mind for the past few years, but took on a new meaning when her beloved pooch passed away in September. Although not everyone who supported the event was able to show...
Sixty-four teams from sixteen states participated in the 2014 Native American Basketball Invitational Tournament in Phoenix this year July 1 – 5. The Rockhawks, an Intertribal ladies team from the Fort Peck Reservation was coached by Barry Bighorn and Kelly Smith and went 7-0 for the tourney winning games by as much as 40 points and as little as 10. Selection of the team members is made by each tribe and players must show certification of blood content and have the tribal seal in order to be considered for this elite team. Hinsdale’s Whi...
The Laurel Dodgers have been a thorn in the side of the Glasgow Reds for much of the season. The Reds finally got rid of that thorn as Glasgow went on to sweep Laurel at home last Wednesday and proceeded to win the remainder of the regular season games on the schedule to secure the top spot in the Eastern A heading into the District Tournament this weekend in Sidney. "We did a great job finishing out the regular season and playing at home for that stretch was definitely to our advantage," said Reds head coach Jack Sprague. "We achieved one of...
As the Divisional swim meet approaches this weekend, the Glasgow Thunder stumbled in their final regular season event finishing seventh out of 12 teams that participated in the event. Even while finishing on the bottom half of the leaderboard, Thunder coaches are optimistic about their team’s chances come this Saturday in Chinook. “We expect to be able to qualify around 85 percent of our swimmers for the State meet,” said co-head coach Whitney Billing. Glasgow had 19 swimmers participate in the Lewiston meet, up from the previous week...
