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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Whether you travelled to view Monday's eclipse in its totality, as the Courier's A.J. Etherington did, or simply stopped to gaze in wonder at the partial event someplace locally, it was a day to remember. The following are three short reports from Valley County residents and groups: A High Noon Sunset in Wyoming The sky began to noticeably darken around 11:30 a.m., the kids began to get excited, and my ability to control myself was fading quickly. We kept fighting a two-year-old to wear her... Full story
A change of plea hearing for Jay Witkowski was held in the Valley County Courthouse on Aug. 16. Those attending the hearing were required to submit to security screening, performed by the Valley County Sheriff’s Department, prior to entering the courtroom. Witkowski was originally set to go on trial for the Dec. 31, 2016, death of Evelynn Garcia. In the courtroom for the prosecution was Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen and Chief of the Prosecution Services Bureau of the Attorney General’s office, Brant Light. Appearing in shackles and str... Full story
Construction will soon begin on a new bridge just west of Hinsdale. Due to begin on Aug. 28, the project will replace the bridge over Beaver Creek on Milk River Road. The contract will be carried out by Tamietti Construction of Great Falls. The bulk of the project will be completed by Nov. 26, and the crew will have the bridge finished sometime in December. Ballots have been sent out for an upcoming election concerning mills to aid Valley View Nursing Home. The proposed 10-mill levy over two years will offset the deficit between the cost that... Full story
You may have noticed a proliferation of pretty, painted rocks around town lately. If you aren't on Facebook, or know anyone who is, you may have wondered about them. What are they for? Why are they where they are? What should I do with them? Why are people investing their time and artistic abilities on something as mundane as a rock? A bit of research, a bit of googling, or asking the children who hunt for the rocks, will let you know. It's called The Kindness Rocks Project was started by Megan... Full story
Did you know that in the state of Montana, parents are allowed to provide alcohol in “non-intoxicating quantities” to their children? Did you know that it is illegal for Montana parents to provide enough alcohol to intoxicate their children? Did you know that it is illegal for adults in Montana to provide any alcohol to minors that are not their own children or legal responsibility? While the city of Glasgow does not maintain a specific local ordinance referring to social hosting or host liability, our residents are governed by the same cri... Full story
To start off the new school year on the right foot for all students, Irle School recently obtained buddy benches to help promote friendship and a sense of community outside of the classroom. If a student feels lonely, they may sit on the bench and wait for another student to invite them to play, go for a walk or just to have a conversation. Students are also encouraged to check the bench throughout outside playtime to see if someone needs a buddy. The goal of the bench is to eliminate... Full story
Alicia Bullock-Muth stars as Florence Foster Jenkins in FPST's Souvenir, opening this weekend. For tickets, contact the box office at 406-228-9216, or online: fortpecktheatre.org.... Full story
My 39 years of medical practice has given me unique insights into Valley View Nursing Home. This facility has provided excellent care and support for countless residents and has directly or indirectly touched the lives of nearly all who live in Valley County. The nursing home is in a crisis, not one of its own doing, but because of our state legislature choosing to chronically underfund reimbursement for nursing home care. Approximately 70 percent of the current residents rely on Medicaid to cover their costs. That reimbursement amounts to a...
I’m voting No. I see signs all over Glasgow saying, “Vote Yes." We all agree that we need to keep Valley View Home, which is a private non-governmental institution. I’m voting no because of all the proverbial “elephants in the room.” First and most important, the person living in a $300,000 house, making $100,000 per year will pay 50 bucks! Anyone involved in agriculture out in the country (young or old), maybe living in a house built by their grandfather, will be paying hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Many are already maxed out tryin...
In response to the recent jabs and cheap shots that are being lobbed through the BS Buzz and the Glasgow Courier at the Valley View board members as well as the whisperings that are circulating about, some of you fools need to take a civics lesson... and in full disclosure, my wife Lisa is on the board of Valley View. A board of directors DOES NOT MANAGE and nor can they manage an entity, that would be illegal. Board members serve on a board to oversee management as a safeguard to management and that entity. In the case of Valley View, the...
I must join with Mr. Toews and Mr. Reinhardt in dissent of the permanent levy to save Valley View. I am hesitant to be critical of board decisions in most cases. However, the idea of a permanent tax to support the facility is unacceptable for me. Members of the task force certainly understand, as most of us do, that when an activity is subsidized, (as with wheat production) you get more of it. In other words, once property taxpayers are compelled to assist the facility, the escalation in need will not only never end, it will only increase over...
Why do I love our community? It’s my home. On Aug. 1, 1956, I rolled into Glasgow. To say I was welcomed with open arms would be an understatement. Since retiring from dentistry 31 years ago, I have visited most of North America, and many countries in six of our continents. My six brothers and sisters and many friends have invited me to relocate to “more desirable” parts of the country. My response, “No thank you.” I have found the most precious spot in the world, right here in Glasgow, Valley County, and northeastern Montana. Much of what i...
Here are some facts about the events in Charlottesville, Va., as they have unfolded over previous weeks: A rally, organized by known white supremacist blogger Jason Kessler, was held in Charlottesvile last week. The idea to hold the rally was sparked by the scheduled removal of a confederate statue (the statue was being moved, not demolished). Kessler told The Associated Press before the event that it was “about an anti-white climate within the Western world and the need for white people to have advocacy like other groups do.” The crowd include...
Sunday, my friend, my husband and I drove out to visit the Veterans Memorial located in Fort Peck, Mont. This is an absolutely wonderful monument, well planned out, lovely view and does a terrific job of honoring our veterans. Visiting this monument immediately brought to the forefront how extremely upset myself, and others, have been with what is going on with our historic monuments. Why is history of our past an embarrassment? History has made us what we are as well as helped us learn from past mistakes. And history does have a habit of...
WEDNESDAY – AUG. 23 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Student Immunization Clinic at the Valley County Health Department. THURSDAY – AUG. 24 Applications due for the beginning kayaking classes for women sponsored by Montana FWP’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program. 9:30 a.m. - The Nashua Community is invited to the Ladies’ Coffee Hour every Thursday at the Nashua Senior Center. 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Opheim Blood Drive at the First Aid Building, 75 Main. FRIDAY – AUG. 25 7 p.m. - Ecumenical Evening Worship Service at the Town Hall Community Room at St. Marie.... Full story
Fellow classmates of the class of 1951, word has been received of the death of George Rudberg of Boulder City, Nev., former Fort Peck resident. Condolences can be sent to The Rudberg Family, 609 Lido Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005-1116.... Full story
Aug. 13, turned out to be such a wonderful day for Maxine Nicol who, along with over 140 family and friends, helped celebrate her 90th birthday at her home at Prairie Ridge Village in Glasgow. With assistance from her children: Janice Shanks (Dennis) of Nashua, Bill (Kareen) of Glasgow, Kathy Steele of Glasgow, (Greg from Minot, N.D.), Connie Culliton (Steve) of Belgrade and Bonnie Nicol from Joliet, Maxine's special day began with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren treating... Full story
