Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Annual Ag Appreciation Banquet/Night of Honors and the New Trends in Agriculture day-long seminar came together at the Valley Event Center Oct. 13. The event was emceed by Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee chairperson Haylie Shipp with evident sincerity and poise. Approximately 100 people attended the expo portion at the Event Center during the day on Friday, with the big turnout at the prime rib dinner. The Cottonwood catered and a team of 4-H volunteers served over 300 meals. The evening's... Full story
Opening its doors in July, Casterline Family Chiropractic is the newest chiropractic clinic in town. "Awesome," was the response that Dr. Brittne Casterline gave when asked how business was going. It's also a common response from her patients as well. Dr. Casterline became interested in chiropractic care while playing softball in college. The team's trainer was also a chiropractor and with weekly appointments, he helped her with her injuries. The experience made a mark on her so she decided to... Full story
Law Enforcement James Walling the Courier Larry Edward Gilbert II was sentenced on four misdemeanor charges at the Valley County Courthouse on Oct. 16. The charges included criminal mischief, possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed weapon. Sentencing included combined fines of $750, court conditions, and jail time of up to a year, with all but 80 days suspended. Gilbert is currently being held at the jail on additional charges. Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle would like the community to know that... Full story
We all know a bully. In Montana, 1 in every 4 students is bullied on school property each year. In Glasgow, that number jumps to 1 in every 2.5 students (2015 YRBS Survey Data). According to the CDC, in 2015 15.5 percent of all US students were electronically bullied (cyberbullied). In Montana, that number increased to 18.5 percent. When Glasgow High School was reviewed, that number climbed to 29.11 percent. Whether in person or electronically, our Glasgow youth are bullied at a rate that is consistently at least 1.5 times the Montana average... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding multiple mule deer killed in McCone County in the evening hours of Sat., Oct. 14. At least eight deer were found, including one fawn still barely alive, that were shot with a shotgun. The deer were found scattered over two miles near road 528 in northern McCone County, on the north end of the Remuda Twitchell BMA, about 10 miles east of Hwy 24. A local resident reported the dead deer early Sunday morning to the... Full story
According to Dr. Angus McIntosh, 40 years ago there were 55,000 allotment-owning ranchers. Then, according to the Public Lands Council, today there are 22,000. If allotment-owning ranchers continue disappearing at the same rate, in 40 years there will be fewer than 9,000. The Endangered Species Act says, “The term “endangered species” means any species which is in danger of extinction…”In the April 2008 issue of National Geographic, I read a letter to the magazine concerning cowboys. The man, who wrote the letter, believes that cowboys s... Full story
I’ve meant to send you a fan letter for quite some time, but your column “The Brouhaha” finally spurred me to write. Thank you for such a well-researched and well-written piece on this issue. I’m a child of the 1960s when people burned the flag to protest the Vietnam war and it seems a fundamental right of free speech to me to sit for the anthem or not salute the flag. I think your column deserves a much larger audience and I would encourage you to submit it to the larger Montana papers and to the national news outlets. I would love to see it i... Full story
Each fall tens of thousands of Montana men and women spend anywhere from a few hours to a several weeks hunting. Most have a wonderful time; a few run afoul of the law. Here are 10 problem areas, courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens, that hunters seem to stumble over year after year: 1. Trespassing. Hunters must have permission of the landowner before hunting on private land. In Montana, private land does not have to be posted for a hunter to be guilty of trespassing. Ask first. 2. State law makes it illegal for anyone to...
Last week I wrote about our 49th wedding anniversary. One thing I forgot to add was it’s important that both the husband and wife need to have a sense of humor. A prime example is a conversation that took place between my husband’s parents. We had asked one of our nieces, who lived in Helena, to be godmother to our son. She opted to stay with her grandparents. On a morning several days after she arrived, my father-in-law looked out one of the kitchen windows to see it had snowed during the night. The sidewalk leading to the garage had a lig...
Ol’ Norman has been gone a long time, but his stories linger on. The old gent nodded his head toward a man ascending the massive staircase in the county courthouse. “You know who that is, don’t you?” “Yes,” I replied, thinking that a rather unusual question. The distinguished figure with black overcoat and silvery hair was quite recognizable. I knew I was on to one of those tales that only Norm could spin. Norm considered himself a real died-in-the-wool Montanan. His parents of fond memories, homesteaded south of Malta, having arrived pen...
The Boy Scouts of America made what many seemed to think was a controversial announcement this past week. The National Scouting Office said that they would open the Cub Scout and Eagle Scout path to girls. This seemed to shock some and it lifted what has been a long-time barricade for girls in scouting. The announcement had been signaled for some time, and in my opinion is a great thing for scouting, boys and girls. To dampen the scandal scouting has had coed programs since the early seventies with Venturing and Sea Scouts, and in fact the...
WEDNESDAY – OCT. 18 1-4 p.m. - Montana Veterans Affairs service officers to visit at the VA Clinic, Glasgow, and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Malta City Hall in Malta. Bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214). Veteran service officers will visit nursing homes and assisted living centers by appointment only. Call 406-265-4225 if interested. 1:30 p.m. - Foot care will be available at the Nashua Senior Citizen Center. Either call the center at 746-3370 or stop in and sign up. Be sure to bring a pan in which to soak your feet, a t... Full story
Steven DeYoung, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at his residence by Tiger Butte, near Glasgow, Mont., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. He was born on Aug. 3, 1968, in Chicago Heights, Ill., to Robert and Shirley (Dykema) DeYoung. His family moved to Bozeman where he received his education and graduated from Bozeman High School in 1987. He always had a passion for engines and motorsports, including dirt bikes and snowmobiles. He met his future wife, Diana Lynn Guttenberg, through a mutual friend in... Full story
Bernice M. (Lohman) Barrett, age 90, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. She was born on June 28, 1927, in Marion, N.D., to Bennie and Erma Lohman, as the oldest of three girls. She graduated from Malta High School in 1946. She married Hank Morgan on Nov. 28, 1946. He passed away from a fatal car accident on July 4, 1950. She married Bernard Boreson on March 25, 1952. They lived on the Boreson farm in Tampico, west of Glasgow. There they raised two... Full story
Darlene H. (Helmbrecht) Johnson, age 85, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Billings, Mont. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Fort Peck Cemetery with a gathering after at the Fish Hatchery in Fort Peck. She was born April 29, 1932, in Henning, Minn., to Ace and Selma Helmbrecht. She was one of 14 children. On July 4, 1949, she married Joe Johnson. They lived in Brockton where they farmed until they moved to Fort Peck in 1972. She moved to Billings in her later years, living at the Pleasant View Apartments, where she... Full story
Audrey Hester Kjensrud, age 96, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Enumclaw, Wash. She was born Aug. 23, 1921, in Nashua, Mont., to Burr and Maime Barnes. She had 10 siblings and is survived by one sister, Betty O'tremba. She married Howard Kjensrud and moved to Frazer, where they became wheat and cattle farmers. They had two children, Gary Kjensrud and Beverly Rubin. She was a devoted mother to her children and tremendous support to her husband. While in Frazer, she was an active member of... Full story
What a great finish to the regular season for the Glasgow volleyball team! With tournament time approaching, a big win over Malta on Oct. 12 gave the team some extra confidence. The Scottie's focus and drive shone through as they rocked it both offensively and defensively. An amazing 67 digs (Ziggy Chamberlain 17) kept alive nearly every ball Malta sent over. Coupled with an impressive 37 team kills (Jesi Kennedy 13), creative setting (Rachelle Glaser 33) and aggressive serving (Baylie Chappell... Full story
The Glasgow cross country team wrapped up their regular season with both the girls and boys winning at Plentywood Oct.14. With the state competition on the horizon, the Scotties seem to be ready to secure some hardware for the GHS trophy case. Qualifying for the trip to Helena are: Emily Kolstad, Ali Cunningham, Alaina Sallee, Brooke Westby, Katie Kaiser, Lauren Padden, Mattea Piersak, Alexus Nistler (alternate), Ellis McKean, Ike Braaten, Merlin McKean, Wilson Overby, Jacob Meiers, Colin Jamba,... Full story
North Country vs. Brockton – 10-10-17 (25-14, 25-9, 25-11) Mavericks: Kills – Jada Sudbrack 6; Mickayla Johnson 6 Aces – Jada Sudbrack 8 Assists – Casity Boucher 12 North Country vs. Harlem – 10-12-17 (25-21, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) North Country vs. Lustre – 10-13-17 (25-14, 25-22, 25-21) Mavericks: Kills – Mickayla Johnson 12 Blocks – Mickayla Johnson 4 Aces – Danika Soper 5 Digs – Kaitlyn McColly 2; Elise Strommen 2 Assists – Casity Boucher 12 Lustre Christian: Kills – Kylie Kirkaldie 4 Block... Full story
