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The new Albertsons store in Glasgow opened its doors to certain members of the public on July 24, including local business owners, Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture directors and community members, to participate in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Albertsons store, located at 54151 US Highway 2 E, Glasgow, which previously held the Shopko building. The Grand Opening event started off with speakers from the corporate level of Albertsons including...
Editor's Note: Mara Silvers was a resident reporter this past week at the Glasgow Courier and was able visit Valley View Home as well as meet with Commissioners and Administrator Wes Thompson while in town. When families, hospitals and other nursing homes call Wes Thompson to see if he can take new patients, his instinct is to try and help. The senior care home he runs in Glasgow, Valley View Home, is licensed for 96 beds and includes a secure unit for patients with dementia. The walls are...
Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. "Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Montanans gain in-demand skills while we help our employers meet their workforce needs," Gov. Gianforte said. "I am grateful to business partners like Dale for supporting good-paying jobs in rural Montana and...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) hosted its highly anticipated FMDH Camp Med: Introduction to Healthcare this summer, sparking curiosity and passion for healthcare among local youth. The program, aimed at middle and high school students, offered a unique, hands-on glimpse into the medical field, and it did not disappoint. A Summer of Discovery: The camp kicked off with the first annual High School Camp Med on June 6-7, welcoming 19 eager participants. Following this, the second annual...
Richard “Dick” Cotton, of Glasgow, died in a rollover crash along US Highway 87, near mile marker 7, in Musselshell County on July 26. According to the report provided by the Montana Highway Patrol, Cotton was southbound in a Ford Galaxy when the right rear tire blew out. He over-corrected to the left and drove across the center line. The vehicle then yawed off the roadway, hit a delineator post and rolled through a fence landing on its roof, facing north. Though he was wearing a seatbelt, he was partially ejected and pronounced deceased on...
As a proud product of the Nashua community, I am thrilled to take on the role of superintendent. My formative years in Nashua and professional journey within the Nashua School District have deeply rooted me in the school and community. This personal connection fuels my dedication to fostering a strong and positive school culture. For several weeks, I have diligently worked on the many tasks that befall a superintendent. One of the most challenging has been filling the staff vacancies. I am pleased to report that all vacancies have been filled...
Hello Glasgow and surrounding communities! It has been a pleasure working for all of you as your athletic director over the past 10 years and I am ready for the challenge of leading our schools as your new District Superintendent. I am ready to make a difference and help our public school system continue to thrive. My belief is that we should all live life with a goal-setting mentality. My goals remain high. Our plan is for the Glasgow School District to be the very best in the State of Montana. As we kick off the month of August it is time to...
Dear Editor, The primary responsibility of the Montana State Auditor, also referred to as the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, is protecting Montana insurance consumers. In most states, the office is appointed based on qualifications. Here in Montana, we elect our State Auditor – and we should elect someone who has the experience, track record and integrity to serve Montana insurance consumers. I am running to put my 40 years of honest business experience to work for Montanans. My campa...
Superintendent Arntzen released historic accreditation statuses for Montana schools during the July Board of Public Education (BPE) meeting. The 2023-2024 accreditation status includes 833 Montana public, state funded, and private accredited schools. To be an accredited school in Montana means that the state officially recognizes that school as a place where a student can reasonably be expected to get a quality education. Some schools have a status of “advice,” which means the school exhibits serious and/or numerous deviations from the sta...
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 Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open for the summer! Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekly Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 406-526-3493 or follow us on Facebook for activities and events: @USACEFortPeck. Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 4 71st Annual Daniels County...
What do bats do at night? Aerobatics! What do bats like to eat? Moths! Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and others for two opportunities to learn about and observe the fascinating world of bats, along with a special focus on moths and agriculture in Malta. Everyone is welcome to these events, but any youngsters under the age of 12 are encouraged to be accompanied by an adult. Some suggested items to bring include a flashlight/headlamp or glow sticks, bug spray, and sturdy walking shoes. We will see you there! Friday, Aug. 2, Malta 8:30...
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with...
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Patrick Desjarlais, 38. A service will be held in his honor at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Glasgow, Mont., with a lunch to follow. The burial of ashes will take place at a later date. He leaves behind his daughter, Eden; parents Paulette and Les Olsen; siblings Darryl Hansen, Jeannie Reyna, Kayla Chadwick, Jennifer Hansen and Amanda Hansen. A huge thank you to Scott Daniels for all he has done the last several months...
Delia "Dee" Torgerson Watson passed away at the age of 87, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Dee was born in Glasgow, Mont., in 1936, and held a deep fondness for nature and her Montana roots. Dee spent much of her young adulthood living in Ethridge, Mont., and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. She worked as a teacher for several years. She had two children, Vance Watson and Wynn Watson, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved...
Joanne Rosilie (Sell) Hughes, known to many of us as 'Granny,' a Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend to everyone, was surrounded by her family as she passed on to heaven peacefully at her home on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 82. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m., at the Calvary Baptist Church in Glasgow, Mont., reception to follow at the VFW Post 3107. She was born on Jan. 26, 1942, in Circle, Mont., to Kenneth and Mildred (Kassner) Sell....
Walter Sheldon Lewis passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home in Wake Forest, N.C., at the age of 91. He was born Dec. 4, 1932, at the family home in Reed Point, Mont., to Sheldon and Phoebe (Whitford) Lewis. He was the oldest of three children and was soon joined by his brother, Robert, and his sister, Marlene. He graduated from Reed Point High School in 1950; he was a proud Pirate for life. In February of 1951 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Korean War, where...
Alton Henry Smith, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Glasgow, Mont., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. A memorial mass will be held on11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow. Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. A reception will be held back at the St. Raphael's Parish Hall following the burial He was born on Oct. 26, 1953, in Plentywood, Mont., to Stanley and Grace Smith joining his sister, Linda. He was a 1972 Plentywood High School...
George A. Asleson, 90, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, August 2, at 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 3107 in Glasgow. A full obituary was published in the June 26, 2024, edition of the Glasgow Courier....
Sandra “Sandi” Gail (DeSonia) Gardner, 81, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Friday, July 6, 2024, at her home. As per Sandi’s request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Her Life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Glasgow Evangelical Church, Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor Seth Runner officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. A luncheon will be hosted by the Evangelical Church Ladies following the burial. A full obituary was published in the Wednesday, July 24, edition of the Glasgow Courier....
Glasgow Congregate Meals will resume at the Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, with meal service Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We extend a Big Thank You to the Cottonwood Inn for serving meals onsite during the month of July. We also welcome Joyce Morehouse, our new Council on Aging Coordinator, to our Valley County team....
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023. “If natural disasters impacted your farm or ranch in 2022, there’s still time to submit your application for Emergency Relief Program assistance,” said FSA State Executive Director for Montana Maureen Wicks. “Don’t delay. Gather up your docume...
During meetings in Washington in July, the Montana Farm Bureau continued to stress the need for grasshopper control while visiting with Congressional leaders. In talking with Senator Jon Tester and Representative Matt Rosendale, and with the staff of Senator Steve Daines’ and Representative Ryan Zinke’s offices, Farm Bureau leaders explained the negative impact of the destructive insects and the need for help with control. “It’s clear that our outcry for grasshopper control is being heard, but in this tight budgeting process, securing additiona...
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has released its 2024 Montana Drought Outlook Report. According to the report, much of Montana is facing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions resulting from low snowpack and below-average precipitation during spring and early summer. Depending upon accumulated precipitation and temperatures over the next four to six weeks, the net deficits in June could result in the onset of widespread drought by late July. According to the report, 40 percent of the state is classified...
