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Prairie Ridge Village hosted their annual Family Appreciation Day on Sept. 14, where people of all ages came out and enjoyed delicious food, played campfire-inspired games, and caught up with people they might not have had the opportunity to touch base with during the summer. This event is put together by the staff at Prairie Ridge as a way to thank the hard-working individuals at area businesses who have become family over the years and help out the residents and staff of the assisted living...
A group of community health groups are sponsoring a dementia care seminar for caregivers and community professionals Sept. 25, 26, and 27 at the Cottonwood Inn. The seminar will feature dementia care trainer and consultant Heather McKay who will present the three days in an effort to help caregivers and community professionals better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia. McKay is an award-winning occupational therapist and dementia care specialist, consultant, international trainer and currently serves as the director of disease management f...
When she didn’t see a candidate she could support for Montana’s lone Representative seat, she decided to do something about it. A former Democrat, Elinor Swanson is running for the position now as a Libertarian. Swanson has been campaigning throughout the state, even making a stop in Glasgow on Sept. 12, discussing her campaign stands on two basic philosophies: decrease the debt, and live and let live. Her campaign website points out that every citizen in the country is $75,000 in debt due to federal borrowing. If elected, Swanson has pledged t...
Two local businesses, Knuckle Biscuits and Sam and Jeff’s, have been selected as finalists for the Great Northern Development Corporation 2018 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The live finale of the competition will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Cottonwood Inn, where two prize packages of $5,000 will be awarded to a start-up business finalist and an existing business finalist. Knuckle Biscuits, a start-up business finalist spearheaded by Connie Boreson, is a dog treat business. “When I retired from the Health Department, I wan...
Peter "Pete" Helland is seeking the position of local District Court Judge in the upcoming Nov. Election. Helland is taking on the current District Court Judge Yvonne Laird, who was appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock following the retirement of John McKean in 2017. Helland sat down with the Courier to discuss his background and motivation for pursuing the post. Born and raised in Glasgow, Helland graduated from Glasgow High School in 1984 before going on to earn a degree at the University of...
Glasgow-based, professional photographer Sean R. Heavey filed suit against Netflix in Federal Court in Great Falls, Mont. on Sept. 13. The suit alleges Netflix used Heavey’s copyrighted photo, dubbed the “Mothership,” numerous times in three separate “original” Netflix productions. According to the suit, Heavey registered the photograph with the United States Copyright Office in Nov. 2010, after submitting it to the National Geographic Photography Contest that same year. The photo has since been licensed and used countless times around th...
Supporters and curious voters packed into Sean R. Heavey's gallery this past Saturday, Sept. 15, to meet Tom Boyer, the write-in candidate for sheriff. The crowd included past and current Valley County Sheriffs and deputies out to show their support for the current law enforcement officer. Among those supporters was Dewey Doucette who expressed his hope for change under Boyer saying, "It's time for change, and he already knows the department. I think he will deal with people better." Doucette...
This past Friday, Sept. 14, Joe Horn, as candidate for Valley County Sheriff and Coroner, hosted his first public event at the VFW. Supporters and guests mingled at the bar and over sloppy joes, served up by the candidate’s wife, Mary. The Courier used the opportunity to speak with the candidate regarding issues such as relevant experience and potential plans as sheriff should Horn win the election. Horn has made money and spending a central component of his campaign. He has claimed that by making changes in the ways in which the Sheriff’s dep...
Editor's Note: The following is a letter sent to the Army Corps of Engineers from Congressman Greg Gianforte. This is being reproduced here as it was alluded to in an article involving a similar letter sent by Jon Tester's office to the Corps pertaining to the same issue. This letter was provided as a courtsy from Mayor Becky Erickson. Dear Lt. General Semonite: Thank you for your service to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). I am writing you today on behalf of the City of Glasgow, Montana, which is respectfully asking for an extension...
Dear Editor, Just west of our little ranch on North Willow Creek lies a town that once burst at the seams with mines and miners. Pony, Mont., boasted 5,000 people, banks, bars, schools, churches and a rail-line. Mines with romantic names like Boss Tweed and Clipper dotted the hills above town. Between the 1870s and the 1920s, millions of dollars of gold came out of the hills. After the 1920s, when the gold played out, so did the people. Today, our little town upstream of the ranch has one heck of a fun bar and fewer than 200 really good people...
Dear Editor, Let’s be honest. There is nothing glamourous or high-profile about the Office of Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court – nor should there ever be. While most Montanans don’t interact with the Clerk’s office, it is nevertheless an extremely important statewide elected office that has existed since statehood in 1889, and is critical to the day-to-day operations of our state’s judicial system. It is an office where experience and independence matter most. Here’s why: In Montana, the entire judicial branch is elected, and along with...
Wilbur Ross, defending new tariffs while appearing on CNBC Tuesday, 18 Sept., claimed Americans will not notice price increases because they will be “spread over thousands and thousands of products.” This may be true for many families and individuals across the country, but will that hold true for those who are facing lost income in addition to price hikes on goods? Tariffs are essentially taxes on Americans who are buying imported goods. Currently, incomes for some, like farmers, are or could be going down due to decreases in crop prices or...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 19 FINAL HUMP DAY OF 2018. Free Hearing Clinic – 334 W Court St., Glasgow. By Appointment Only, call 888-698-5480. 1:30 p.m. - Foot care available at the Nashua Senior Citizen Center. To sign-up, stop by the center or call 406-746-3370. 6 p.m. - Glasgow School Board Meeting in the district board room. THURSDAY – SEPT. 20 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.- Veterans Support Workshop at First Lut...
Norbert Joseph Unger, "Fritz" to all who knew him, 92, passed away and into the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, which was also Grandparents Day. It was a fitting day to leave this life for a man who was a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to so many in his family. He was born July 13, 1926, to John H. Unger and Agnes (Friesen) Unger on the family farm near Munich, N.D. The third oldest of 11 brothers and sisters, early on he...
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Olson) Enman, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home near Drummond, Mont., on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Celebration of life will be at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Mont., on Friday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. Inurnment in Highland Cemetery will follow the celebration of Ginny's life on Friday. Virginia Lee Olson was born Sept. 6, 1951, in Glasgow, to Stanley and Lenore (Frisch) Olson, of Larslan, Mont. She was raised on the family farm and developed strong work ethics th...
Annabelle Viola (Lunn) Roberton, 85, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her children in Wenatchee, Wash., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. She was born on Feb. 2, 1933, in Williamsville, Mo., to Cecil and Ellen Lunn. She moved to California with her family as a young child and lived in San Francisco. Her family later moved to Merced, Calif., where she attended high school. While in high school, she met a handsome United States Airman, Staff Sergeant Lawrence Eugene Roberton. They...
Zane James Tollefson, 69, passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Valley View Home after a brief battle with cancer. A private family ceremony will be held at Reitan Cemetery, north of Saco, at a later date. He was born in Malta, Mont., the son of Jim and Georgel (Elhard) Tollefson. He was the oldest of four siblings. He attended Malta, Vandalia, and Hinsdale schools, graduating in 1967 from Hinsdale High School. While in high school, he began working for KLTZ filling in on Saturdays hosting a...
Jack Snare, 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. A graveside service will be on Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m., at Scobey Cemetery. A reception will follow at Scobey Lutheran Gym/Education Center....
Kenneth L. Cumber, 83, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, peacefully at his home. Family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 to 8 p.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m., at Bell Mortuary, with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating. Burial will take place following services at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A reception will follow burial at VFW Fort Peck Post #3107 in Glasgow. He was born May 17, 1935, in Jamestown, N.D., to...
The Scotties had a command performance at the Culbertson Invitational held Sept. 15. Both of the boys' and girls' teams battled through the chilly weather to claim the top spot on the podium at the end of the day. Although individually first place for the girls was captured by Allie Azure of Poplar, the Lady Scotties still dominated the race with five runners finishing in the top six. Iris McKean once again led her team to the win, coming in just mere seconds behind Azure for second place....
The Lady Scotties hosted the Harlem Lady Wildcats for a conference match-up at Scottie gymnasium Sept. 14. Harlem stepped on the court ready to play and put forth a scrappy effort in front of a strong group of supportive fans. "I was super impressed with Harlem," said head coach for the Scotties, Somer Hoerster. "They worked really hard on their side of the net." Glasgow had their fair share of support in the stands too, led by the ever-enthusiastic Scottie cheer squad. Ultimately, the Scottie...
Lustre handed North Country their second consecutive loss in volleyball action in Whitewater on Sept. 15. With three seniors, five juniors and one sophomore on their varsity roster, the Lady Lions bring plenty of experience to the game. While the Lady Mavericks consistently produce plenty of talent, their lineup this season is shorter on long-serving players. The Lady Lions battled through five sets to earn the win, defeating North Country 25-21, 25-12, 23-25, 19-25 and 15-9. Kassie Kirkaldie...
The Scotties were on the road Sept. 14 to face the the Fairfield Eagles, a perennial powerhouse in the Northern B. With a fairly short roster of players and the absence of a few solid players for the game, the Scotties were unable to stop the Eagles' offense and were defeated 43-0, although Glasgow was able to finish the night with 88 yards rushing. Unnecessary penalties by the Scotties were fairly prevalent during the game, including five calls for offsides and a few personal fouls. "I hate...
The Valley County Farm Bureau will hold their annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 24, at the Cottonwood Inn. A no-host social will start at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m., compliments of Valley County Farm Bureau. There will be a short meeting with entertainment to follow by Margaret Wilhelm. Wilhelm is a cowboy poet who has lived for more than 40 years on a cattle ranch near White Sulphur Springs, where she and her husband, Gary, raised angus cattle and two daughters. She has written poetry most of her life and draws her inspiration...
Two Rivers Economic Growth will host Montana Conversations program “Montana Towns: Then, Now, Tomorrow” with storyteller Hal Sterns during the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Cottonwood Inn and Suites in Glasgow. Social will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program following at 7 p.m., followed by a dessert auction. The meal and presentation are free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Hum...
