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If you have grandchildren, you probably enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. And to help them achieve a bright future, you might like to make some financial gifts — but which ones? You have several options. Let’s look at three of them: • 529 plans – When you invest in a 529 education savings plan, any earnings growth is distributed federally tax free, as long as withdrawals are used for qualified education expenses. (Withdrawals used for expenses other than qualified education expenses may be subject to federal and state t...
All of Glasgow, plus Hinsdale and Nashua, is gearing up for 2023 Homecoming with the Scotties turning in exciting athletic action.GHS Homecoming will run Monday through Saturday, Sept. 25-30. For a full schedule of events and daily themes, see page 6B. Scottie Volleyball will take on the Fairview Warriors while the cross country team will host their annual Invite at Fort Peck. The football team hits the field against the Cut Bank Wolves. But first, the Scotties have a slate of activities here...
The Scottie girls cross country team placed seventh at the Fergus Eagle Invitational Cross Country Meet in Lewistown Sept. 15, led by Tanae Baker. Baker won the girls race with a time of 19:57.42. She and her teammates put up 167 points for their placing. The Glasgow boys took ninth with 229 points, paced by Kyler Holinde. "Obviously Tanae had a HUGE race on Saturday! She was a bit behind the two Hardin girls in Billings but she got right out and competed at the front from the first step. They...
Glasgow's struggles on the gridiron continued this past week with a road loss to Manhattan Christian but the game did highlight some improvement for the Scotties. Manhattan won 38-14 but the Scotties staved off another shutout with touchdowns from Khye Gamas and Kade Strommen. Defensively, Vaughn Miller and Toryn Richards stood out with double-digit tackles each. Head coach and defensive coordinator Patrick Barnett noted, "The defense was able to make stops they were unable to do the past few...
The Mavericks improved their volleyball record with road wins over Froid/Lake and Nashua this past week. North Country defeated the Redhawks in three sets Sept. 15 and downed the Porcupines in three the following day. The Mavericks won their match 25-17, 25-13, 25-10 in Froid. As a team they had 13 aces, 26 kills, 34 assists, 41 digs and three blocks. Paige Wasson, Berkley Hillman and CharLee McColly each had three aces. Teagan Erickson led in kills with 16 while Wasson added 12 and BaiLee...
The Nashua volleyball team dropped two matches this past week. The Porcupines lost at home to the Bainville Bulldogs 2-25, 10-25, 8-25 Sept. 15 and lost Gracyn Sibley to injury. The following day, Nashua hosted the North Country Mavericks, falling 13-25, 7-25, 16-25. Nashua was scheduled to play the Bearcubs in Frazer Tuesday but scores were unavailable at press time. The Porcupines travel to Culbertson Thursday, Sept. 21, for action at junior high actin starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by...
The Raiders hit two cross country meets this past week: the Circle Invitational Sept. 12 and the Fergus Invite Sept. 15. Zora Holt placed fourth out of 29 harriers in Circle, with a time of 23:50.72. She ran a 24:16.00 in Lewistown to take 41st place out of 84 runners. Linden Holt placed 18th out of 30 runners in Circle with a time of 23:09.07, a season best. In Lewistown he placed 88th out of 93 competitors with a time of 24:51.83. Hinsdale will attend the Frazer Invitational Thursday, Sept. 21. The Raiders are scheduled to attend the Miles...
Jarvis Goodbird led the Frazer boys cross country team to a second place finish at the Circle Invite with an individual first place showing. Frazer tied with Scobey as both teams scored 18 team points but a tie-breaker gave the team win to Scobey. The Bearcubs set four personal bests and one season record at the Sept. 12 meet. Goodbird ran a personal best 18:44.99 to beat out 29 other runners for the top spot. Gabe Beston also set a personal record, running a 20:33.24, to place fourth. Cassius S...
Frazer hosted the Lustre Christian Lions for a volleyball match Sept. 14. The Bearcubs fell to the visitors 2-25, 20-25, 6-25. They were scheduled to host the Bainville Bulldogs Sept. 18 and the Nashua Porcupines Sept. 19 but scores were unavailable at press time. Frazer travels to Richey Saturday, Sept. 23, to play the Richey-Lambert Fusion at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, the Bearcubs will be in Plentywood to play the Wildcats at 4 p.m....
Volleyball The GMS volleyball squads have dealt with some roster and coaching changes due to injuries and absences. Glasgow’s Red team now has three eighth-graders with seventh-graders rounding out the roster. Coach Julia Kirkland said, “So it was basically starting all over with a new team, but I’m excited for our next matches!” The Scotties attended the Scobey Jamboree Sept. 16. The Red team lost to the Scobey eighth-grade team 13-25, 20-25 before defeating the Wolf Point eighth-grade team 28-26, 25-19. “Our first game didn’t go so well bec...
The Lions split their volleyball matches this past week. Lustre Christian defeated the Bearcubs in Frazer in three sets 25-2, 25-20 25-6 Sept. 14. On the road in Culbertson Sept. 16, the Lions took the Cowgirls to five sets but fell 16-25, 11-25, 25-29, 25-12, 9-15. Lustre hosted the Wolf Point JV squad but scores were unavailable at press time. The Lions host Froid/Lake Thursday, Sept. 21, for a junior high game at 4:30 p.m. and a varsity game at 6 p.m. against the Redhawks. Friday, Sept. 22,...
The State Trails Advisory Committee (STAC) will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. updates to the Recreation Trails Grant Program (RTP) and the Trail Stewardship Grant Program (TSP) for the 2024 grant cycle. For information on how to join the Zoom meeting, go to fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission-councils-committees/state-trails-advisory-committee. STAC advises FWP on trail issues in Montana, including funding, use and the promotion of recreational trails across land ownership....
The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. via Zoom. The committee will review and discuss updates to the Off Highway Vehicle Grant Program (OHV) and the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program (SMTP) for the 2024 grant cycle. For information on how to join the Zoom meeting, go to fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission-councils-committees/ohv-advisory-committee. OHVAC advises FWP on trail issues in Montana relating to the funding, provision of, development, renovation, maintenance, management, usage and...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on two environmental assessments (EAs). For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the link provided or visit fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. White Bear Fishing Access Site EA FWP is proposing a project to provide security features and develop additional recreational amenities to mitigate undesirable and illegal public behavior at White Bear FAS near Great Falls. The proposed project would provide the following benefits: Provide additional security features to increase...
Monday Sept. 25th BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms at GHS & GMS Crazy Sock Day at Irle Tuesday Sept. 26th Black Tie Affair at GHS & GMS PJ Day at Irle 1:05-1:35 PM Scottie Pep Band Marches around GMS Wednesday Sept. 27th Adam Sandler Day at GHS & GMS Jersey Day at Irle 1:05-1:35 PM Kindergarten thru 5th Grade assembly at Bundy Park w/ Scottie Pep Band Thursday Sept. 28th Frat Boys and Sorority Sisters at GHS Red and White Day at GMS & Irle 9:00 AM Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th Assembly in the Irle cafeteria w/ GHS Cheer 9:30 AM Grades K, 1st, and 2nd... Full story
U.S. Senator Jon Tester pressed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on Sept. 12 about concerns that the agency’s “climate disclosure rule” could lead to burdensome paperwork and bureaucracy for Montana family farmers and ranchers. Tester began his remarks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing by noting that as an active farmer himself, he understands firsthand that agricultural producers across Montana should not have to deal with burdensome reporting requirements: “You know, as many of the folks know, I’m somebody...
The Lucky Clover 4-H club met at the senior citizens center on Sept. 10. There were no presentations held. We would like to acknowledge and thank FMDH for the supplies for Farmer First Aid Kits, Heather Johnson for the coffee cans used to make the Farmer First Aid Kits, and lastly, Sheila Miller for her time and dedication to the Lucky Clover 4-H Club, you will be missed! The next meeting is Saturday, Oct. 7, at El Cor Del, we will be electing officers for our new 4-H year....
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Sept. 30, 2023: Application closing date for 2024 NAP coverage for all perennial forage, fall and spring seeded garlic, rye, speltz, triticale, wheat, and mixed forage crops. Please note that the acreage reporting date for your NAP covered crops is the earlier of the established FSA acreage reporting date for the crop or 15...
For the week of Sept. 11 through 17, there were 26 motor vehicle stops, one report of a loose dog and three reports of loose livestock. Monday, Sept. 11 1116 – Calling party states there is a vehicle that is parked at the State Land which is about 200 feet west of her mailbox. She noticed the vehicle there yesterday at about 1500 and it hasn’t moved. She remembers seeing a single male getting out of the vehicle but is not sure if there is anyone else around with him. She doesn’t know if the vehicle is or if the person is all right. The calle...
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2024 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program. Montanans interested in innovating or expanding agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant and loan program. “The Growth Through Agriculture program continues to help Montana businesses and agricultural operations add value, scale up, and access new markets,” said MDA Director Christy Clark. “I encourage producers, business owners, and those with innovative ideas...
A big part of ending a gardening season is clearing out those items that are done for this summer. All my cornstalks have been dug up and hauled away. While doing that, I found enough small ears to make another half-batch of frozen corn. (I'll correct my mis-info from last week: the recipe is from Helen Blankers, who was a cousin of my mother-in-law. I discussed this with Aunt Nina this past week, and have made a note on my recipe card.) Also, while clearing the corn, I found evidence that there...
Cade Myrick, 22, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. A memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Glasgow Evangelical Church with Pastor Seth Runner officiating. A full obituary will be published in the Wednesday, Sept. 27, issue of the Glasgow Courier.... Full story
