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Valley County added 10 more COVID-19 cases over the past week, resulting in the county having 23 positive COVID-19 cases, with eight active and 15 recovered, as of Aug. 10, at 4 p.m. Case 14, which was announced on Aug. 6, is a male in his 50s, is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. The individual was a named contact to a previous identified positive case. The individual became symptomatic during his quarantine. Case 15, which was also announced on Aug. 6, is a male in his 30s, is not hospitalized and is isolating at home. Exposure is...
Glasgow Schools will be reopening this month. That was the unanimous decision of the Glasgow School Board at their meeting on Aug. 6. Board members Mona Amundson, Angie Page, Blaine White and Ryan Fast were present. Superintendent Wade Sundby attended to present the policy committee’s recommendations to the public, the board and school staff, who attended via Zoom. Board member Mike Kaiser was not present. The special board meeting was held in the district board room at 9 a.m. to declare the 2020-21 school year an emergency situation and d...
The Valley County Commissioners hosted their required first public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding on Aug. 4 in the Valley County Courthouse. The hearing was to inform the public about the various programs available and how these programs can be used to serve the community, with particular attention to persons of low to moderate income. Craig Erickson, certified grant writer with Great West Engineering, led the presentation and discussion. He outlined for the gathered interested community members and commissioners...
Roughly 40 participants came out to support Warriors on the Water, run five kilometers and be painted a myriad of bright dusty colors on Aug. 8. The event, held annually by the Glasgow Scottie Student Council, raises money for the veteran-oriented charity organization which hosts a summer fishing weekend at the Fort Peck Reservoir for military veterans from across the United States and who served in various armed conflicts. Runners lined up at 9 a.m. to take the route encompassing much of...
"I put my mask on, Wash my hands, Nothing's more fun Than a camp with friends" The camp cheer from the Fort Peck Summer Theatre's Performing Arts Camp sums up how staff and campers are making the most of their experience this year in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic. Of course, this year there have been some adjustments, bringing the camp into compliance with county, state and federal health recommendations. The camp normally welcomes many more campers. Last year, about 80 kids and...
Dear Editor, The Water Use Act (Act), passed by the Montana Legislature in 1973, mainly dealt with free flowing streams, irrigation and ground water. It did not address livestock water use. So why is this an issue? Irrigation from free flowing streams requires a specific point of diversion and a specific place of use. Priority dates and the amount of water allocated to a user become important when drought conditions reduce the amount of water in the stream. Similarly, ground water can become an...
Dear Editor, It's cool this morning. There is a different feel to the air. The days are slowly getting shorter, my bird dogs are getting restless and I am listening for that first bugle of a bull elk down in the river bottom. It's that time when I, and all hunters, anxiously prepare for the glorious days we spend pursuing our quarry in the forests and uplands of our Montana. But this year things are different, and as we take to the field we must acknowledge that difference and change our...
After years from Montana’s delegation advocating to fund conservation projects, outdoor recreation and maintenance of national parks as well as other public lands, the Great American Outdoors Act was signed by President Trump on Aug. 4. The bipartisan bill will spend nearly $3 billion in total, which will see about $900 million a year, currently double the current spending, on the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund while also providing another $1.9 billion per year to improve national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and rangelands. Suppo...
The Frazer School Board met at their regular school board meeting on Aug. 10 and voted to begin distance learning on Monday, Aug. 17. Students will not have to report to the building for in-class learning until Tuesday, Sept. 8. Work packets will be prepared and sent out by Aug. 21 to students. Breakfast and lunch will be delivered to households until we return to in-class instruction on Sept. 8. Evening meals/snacks will remain the same; meals will be served at the Community Center. Teachers will be reporting to work Monday through Friday,... Full story
Summer hours for the Pioneer Museum through August are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is now open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to wear masks and remain six feet from others outside their household while in the building. The Senior Citizen Center will continue Meals on Wheels. Grab n’ go meals are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for those age 60 plus with a $5.50 suggested donation. Please call 228-9500 by 9 a.m. to reserve a grab n go meal. Thursday, Aug. 13 – Chicken Ter... Full story
While I’m still harvesting a few raspberries, they are definitely at the tail end of their capacity to produce appreciable numbers for this summer. A few of the canes may flower again and attempt a second crop, but those berries will succumb to the first frosts if the usual pattern holds. And I’m thinking about possible frosts since our temperature dipped below 40° this Monday morning. Sunday morning was also quite chilly up here just south of the border. I don’t want to contemplate the coming of winter, but it is what it is. Naturally, my gre...
A life lived in the service to others is a life well lived. Tommy Thompson lived that life. His family, his friends and his community were those he loved serving. Self-made businessman Thomas "Tom" Thompson passed away, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by the love of his family, just as he wanted, after a battle with lung cancer. Tom was born in Spokane, Wash., on May 14, 1957, to Kenny and Sharon Thompson. He joined siblings Debby, Brian, and Diana. The family moved to Glasgow... Full story
Burnell "Bernie" D. Hart, 79, of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Hinsdale American Legion Hall in Hinsdale with Howard Pippin officiating. Bernie was born July 2, 1941, in Bottineau, N.D., to Everett J. and Alma I. (Henrickson) Hart. He received his early education in Bottineau and then graduated from West Seattle High School in Seattle, Wash. He married... Full story
The sun shone on another successful Colbrese Cup Memorial Red Ball Golf Scramble on Aug. 8. The annual Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture event brought out dedicated golfers eager to take advantage of a beautiful day and a chance to win at the biggest golf-payout tournament of the year while honoring the memory of Terry Colbrese. Sunnyside board member and Chamber member Lindsey Peterson told the Courier, "We gathered as friends, coworkers, volunteers, family and as a community to...
High school sports practices begin on Friday, Aug. 14. Parent meetings will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, and Monday, Aug. 17, and are mandatory. One parent of each athlete must attend in order for their child to participate this fall. Student athletes cannot practice without a completed athletic physical. High School Football Player Equipment Check Out, Thursday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. at GHS Parent Meeting, Thursday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. at the Scottie Field Grandstands First Day Practice Schedule for all ninth through 12th grade players on Friday, Aug....
Christian Skylar Henning, of Billings, Mont., went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Aug 8, 2020, three short days after celebrating his 25th birthday. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Aug. 15, at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will be at a later date.... Full story
