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At the end of August, Governor Gianforte asked Montana superintendents and school board trustees to adopt policies to limit learning distractions in the classroom and improve student academic performance by establishing cell phone-free schools. In the letter the Governor wrote “...we should seek to remove distractions and disruptions in our schools, a place where students should be focused on learning. Unfortunately, cell phones distract students and disrupt the learning environment, and according to studies, it leads to learning loss and l...
In a regular City Council meeting on Aug. 19, the Glasgow City Council introduced and offered for adoption the second reading of Ordinance No. 985 – an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Official Code of the City of Glasgow (CCG) to remove the License Requirement for Dancing in a Bar. The ordinance says that Section 4-55 of the OCCG, which states “It shall be unlawful for a person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages under this chapter, to permit dancing on the licensed premises unless a license for such dancing has been obtained from the cit...
The City of Glasgow is exploring the possibility of offering customers the option to receive their water bills via email. This would provide a convenient, paperless way to manage your account and help streamline communication. At this stage, the City is simply gauging interest. If you would prefer to receive your water bill via email rather than through traditional mail, please contact the city clerk’s office if interested: 406-228-2476 ext. 2, [email protected].... Full story
Glasgow Downtown Association / For the Courier The City of Glasgow has decided to return part of the downtown parking to angle-in parking. The Downtown Parking Project was awarded to a contractor by the City Council several weeks ago. The start date of the project is still unclear, but the plan will bring many advantages to downtown Glasgow: Available parking downtown will increase by 20 to 30 percent. Angle parking will be implemented on the south side of 2nd Ave South and the east side of 3rd St S. The plan includes a mid-block...
Courtesy Photo / For the Courier Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team members Kimber Dulaney (l) and Abigail Kulczyk (r) had a once in a lifetime experience on Aug. 31, when they met nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky during her book signing event at the James Memorial Art Center, in Williston, N.D. Among her Olympic accomplishments, which included winning two gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her memoir, Just Add Water: My Swimming Life, was published...
Gwendolyne Honrud / The Courier Top: Tavin Boland comes down with an interception during the Scotties' Red & White scrimmage held Aug. 26. Above left: Mary Dykema takes the baton during the Scottie Cross Country team's Red & White run to showcase this season's team. Above right: Macy Martin plays the ball during the Scottie volleyball team's Red & White scrimmage match held Aug. 26. All Glasgow teams kicked off thier season this past weekend. See Sports for details....
On May 3rd of this year, we issued a pastoral call to reject Constitutional Initiative 128 (CI-128) and prevent it from appearing on the November ballot in Montana. Sadly, after large amounts of out-of-state funding, Planned Parenthood and its associates have succeeded. This grave threat to unborn children, mothers, and families will be on the ballot. As followers of Jesus and faith-filled citizens of Montana, we are compelled to speak boldly in defense of the infinite dignity of every human life. We implore voters to scrutinize the full text... Full story
With roughly $1.5 million in pandemic-era education funding set to expire next month, Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen announced a plan Aug. 20 to route those federal dollars directly to classrooms across Montana. The spending strategy, crafted in partnership with the nonprofit crowdsourcing platform DonorsChoose, will let educators apply for up to $500 worth of assistance in purchasing materials for math- and reading-based projects. According to the Office of Public Instruction, applications will be vetted by DonorsChoose...
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office offers our sincere condolences to the family of Raymond Morin. We lost a member of our community, and we grieve together with the family. RJ was a son, brother, father, and husband. I ask for prayers for the family during this very difficult time. Like always, I will work to be transparent with the community, however, I want to be clear that investigations such as this take time to perform. By Montana Law, details of the incident cannot be released until the Coroner’s Inquest is completed. As you know rum... Full story
From Glasgow Superintendent of Schools Brenner Flaten: At the end of our last week of school in 2023-24 (May 31) we were at 736 students. After week one of the 2024-25 school year (Aug. 22) we are at 759 students. That is an increase of 23 students. That is GREAT news. My plan is to be a Champion for Public School and I love the trend we are seeing and the positive vibes coming from each of our three school buildings. Outstanding staff, students, and parents working together. Let’s keep this train moving in a positive direct...
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, Sept. 10. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 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...
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. Valley County Council On Aging Bingo is played Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Bingo will start back up on Sat. Sept. 7, 7 p.m. PCCW Rummage Sale – donation collections will be through Sept. 30. Please put items on the stage. If you have any questions, call 228-9800. Wednesday, Sept. 4 3:30 – 7 p.m. - C&B Operations Career Night, 54272 US Hwy 2, Glasg... Full story
It’s rummage sale season! St Raphael’s PCCW is now accepting donations for the fall sale! Clean out your closets and declutter your house and garage, bring it all down to the parish center and get a jump on your fall cleaning! Donations can be dropped off any time through Sept. 30. Please place all donations on the stage when dropped off. For more information regarding donations and/or the rummage sale, please call the Church office at 406-228-9800.... Full story
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Mary Fahlgren, specializing in grief counseling, will lead a grief support group beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m., at St.Raphael’s Parish Center, 442 3rd Ave. No. This group is based on Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s “Understanding Your Grief “ a 12-week program. In this group, participants will learn the Ten Touchstones or principles and actions to take in order to help yourself engage with your grief and create momentum toward healing. If interested, contact Mary at 406-230-0148.... Full story
Lynn L Blatter, 88, of the Glasgow area, passed away at home Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Lynn was born the second child, Jan. 11, 1936, in Chinook, Mont., to Cleo and Beryl (Bressler) Blatter. Cleo was employed by his father, farming sugar beets in the Chinook area. Lynn started school there, making a long walk to the country school his first grade year. When Cleo began farming in the Malta, Mont., area, the walk to school wasn't necessary. The next move was close to... Full story
Our beloved Joan Marie (Reynosa) Berndtson passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by loved ones, of Alzheimer's complications on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. She was born at home on Feb. 14, 1936, in Berkley, Calif., to Alfonso and Helen Reynosa. Interment will be at Mt. Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Wash. She married a Navy submariner, Everett L. Berndtson, on Dec. 20, 1952. They shared nearly 55 years of marriage, the first 26 years, active-duty Navy. They were stationed at several sites in... Full story
Raymond James "R.J." Morin, 35, of Glasgow, Mont., died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. R.J. was born March 11, 1989, in Havre, Mont., to Ray E. Morin and Marjorie Chapman. He attended school in Malta, Mont., and Glasgow Public Schools. He met his forever soul mate, Tanya Pellam, and the couple made their home in Glasgow. R.J. worked at Markle's Ace Hardware. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing darts and was an avid gamer. Preceding him in death... Full story
Myrna Belle Brought Plenty, age 76 of Glasgow, Mont., passed away unexpectedly at her home in Glasgow on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Myrna was born on Aug. 1, 1948, in Poplar, Mont., to Henry Begs His Own and Josephine Red Dog. She received her formal education in Poplar and eventually married Peter Boxer. They made their home in Frazer, Mont. Peter passed away in 1994 and Myrna eventually moved to Glasgow- where she resided until her passing. Myrna was preceded in death by Kenny Brought Plenty;... Full story
Lillian Marie (Jenson) Uphaus passed away peacefully at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, Mont., on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 82. A graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. A full obituary was published in the Wednesday, June 12, 2024, edition of the Glasgow Courier.... Full story
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE). There are several dates to be aware of for the current funding cycle of these programs. ALE Inflation Reduction Act: Oct. 4, 2024 EQIP: Oct. 25, 2024 RCPP Land Management and Rentals: Oct. 11, 2024 RCPP Entity Held Easements: Nov. 1, 2024...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 2.2 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Grassland, General, and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signups administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). With these accepted acres, enrollment is very near the 27 million CRP acreage cap. “The popularity of our suite of Conservation Reserve Programs, including the significant success of Grassland Conservation Reserve Program and the fact that we are nearing t...
Editor's Note: Mary submitted this column on Aug. 25. It has been many years since I planted zucchini, and so I forgot how prolific they can be. Luckily, a small section of my brain flashed a warning so I only put in one plant. That single plant is doing its best to out-produce every other plant in my garden. I haven't foisted any onto friends (yet!), nor have I dropped any onto neighbors doorsteps or into unlocked cars on Front Street. I'm not saying that couldn't happen... This past week I mad...
It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you. Life insurance can help you in two main ways. First, life insurance policies offer a death benefit that can assist your family if you’re no longer around. And second, some types of life insurance offer the chance to build cash value, which can work for you during your lifetime. Let’s look at the death benefit first. If something were to happen to you, your life insuran...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will not be hosting the Saskatoon Police Pipes & Drums during the 2014 Glasgow Scottie Homecoming Festival weekend, the chamber announced. "The band cancelled on us Aug. 25," chamber executive director Lisa Olk said. "There were some issues regarding customs and the ivory on their pipes getting across the border. The band was not willing to take the chance and put their instr... Full story
Aug. 30 We want to thank the families who have hosted the dorm students from before school began until the dorm parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jones Cumpios, are able to come from the Philippines. They have their papers and have been able to make the travel arrangements now. Principal Bob Burkhart welcomed the parents and community to the Aug. 25 at the opening program of LCHS. He introduced this year's theme "Walk Worthy," based on Colossians 1:10. It says, "That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully ple...
