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 Veterans Day ceremony at the Civic Center in Glasgow had an added feature this year. In addition to beautiful music, the VFW honor guard and a thoughtful speech, four World War II veterans who went on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., spoke about their experiences. Joe Carson of Fort Peck was accompanied by his daughter, who chauffeured for him. He said he really enjoyed the trip, especially the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Maury Graham said they were... Full story
Congressman Steve Daines made two stops in Valley County on Veterans Day, capping off a long day that began with appearances in Crow Agency and Billings. Daines greeted local Republican supporters at Sunnyside Golf Club at 4 p.m. He talked about shipping Montana coal with Ben Unterseher, a BNSF conductor who is the state legislative director for the railroad union, and called the natural resource issue our opportunity for jobs and national security. "I'm working with union members and tribal...
A state advisory council and the BLM are seeking public input to form a sage grouse habitat conservation plan that will prevent the bird's being listed as an endangered species. The governor-appointed Greater Sage-grouse Habitat Conservation Advisory Council will host seven public meetings to examine a draft sage grouse habitat conservation strategy. The meeting in Glasgow is Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cottonwood Inn. The Malta meeting is Thursday, Nov. 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. at...
Three World War II veterans, who were on an honor flight to Washington, D.C., in October, and one WWII veteran who was on the April honor flight, all agreed -- one of the most impressive sights they had the chance to see was the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “I couldn’t believe you could find three young men who look exactly alike - height, weight, faces - and not be triplets,” said Cap Holter of Glasgow, in reference to the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “And I got to see Audie Murphy’s grave in Arling...
A dozen Montana artists were rounded up and brought to the Cottonwood Inn last weekend for the popular Wild Bunch Art Show. There were artists in watercolor and oils, metalwork, pencil drawings, pottery, jewelry and bronze sculpture, all delighted to discuss their work with prospective customers. Judith Michael, center, an artist from Malta, visits the display of Larry Ochsner, right, who is a jewelry designer with his wife, Leann.... Full story
The annual Block of Bucks provides clothing for needy children in Valley County. The range for children in this program is from infant to 12 years of age. Signup at the Office of Public Assistance in Glasgow continues through Monday, Dec. 2. Applications must be picked up at the Office of Public Assistance and returned to that office. There will be no other locations for these forms to be returned. No signups will be accepted after Dec. 2. If you have signed up and find that you will not be able to attend the shopping day, please contact the...
Twenty-two years ago, a retired Army doctor and his wife rolled into Glasgow, wondering if a cow town on the prairie was really a good choice to set up a new practice and a new chapter in their lives. It turned out to be a wonderful decision. Glasgow has been very good to Mike and me, and it is a real wrench to uproot ourselves from the place we have lived the longest. Only the pull of family in Colorado could be stronger than the love of good friends here and life in the beautiful Milk River... Full story
As executive director of Two Rivers, I am often approached with two questions: “What does Two Rivers do?” and “Is Two Rivers part of the chamber?” It is important that community members understand our role and how it is that we serve Valley County. Two Rivers Economic Growth was created in 1991 to encourage the expansion and development of Valley County. What this means is that we provide supportive services in establishing new business ventures as well as grant writing services for community projects. We are a 401(c)(3) corporation which a...
This is an open letter to Senators Baucus and Tester and Congressman Daines. Agreeing to raise the debt ceiling yet again, in my opinion, was a terrible mistake. Not raising it would have basically put our nation in the same predicament that we citizens face daily ... trying to live within our means. Develop a budget, and stick to it. Refusing to raise the debt limit would not have put us into instant default. There is sufficient income into our treasury to pay the interest on our current debt, giving us time to decide how the remainder of...
The hunting season is in full swing. Everywhere you look you see people dressed in camoflauge clothing and quite often you spot a pickup that has one or more deer or antelope in the box. Walk into a sporting goods store, and you will see hunters purchasing what they need for hunting. Although I’ve never gone deer or antelope or elk hunting, I vividly remember hunting squirrels, rabbits and quail when I was growing up in southeast Iowa. Fishing and hunting were a necessity for my family. Dad, a coal miner, was out of work from the first of A...
Remember when Glasgow had businesses that did tailoring? Friedl’s Mens Wear comes to mind. It seems that the art of tailoring is rather a thing of the past, but that was a customer service at Friedl’s. You men will have to correct me if I am wrong, but I think when men of the area purchased a suit there it could be tailored to fit you. Not only were the pants shortened if needed, but sleeves could also be shortened or lengthened if excess fabric allowed. Maybe a side seam or two could be taken in or let out, darts added, any of those lit...
James Murray Olk, 74, of Glasgow, Mont., died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at his home of a pulmonary embolism. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow. The family invites you to a luncheon after the service followed by a committal at Highland Cemetery and a "Celebration of Life" at Sunnyside Golf Course in his memory. He was born Sept. 16, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., the only child of Joseph and Clara Olk, where he graduated from Cooley High...
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, Melda Deloris Fire Moon, 57, of Glendive, Mont., formerly of Frazer, Mont., died at the Glendive Medical Center. She was born to Lyle and Leta Fire Moon on May 5, 1956, She was the oldest daughter of eight siblings. At a young age of 9 months, she was diagnosed with spinal meningitis. She lived with the family until the age of 25, and at that time she became a resident of Eastern Montana Industries in Glendive until her passing. She had an extended family at her resid...
Jon Darryl King, 53, of Great Falls, Mont., died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. A private ceremony will be held by his family and close friends at a later date. He was born Feb. 12, 1960, in Great Falls and raised in Nashua. After graduating from high school, he went on to serve four years in the Air Force and returned to live out his life in Great Falls. Known as a true jack of all trades, there was not much he could not build or fix. Thoroughly passionate for the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fi...
Donna Mae (Hill) Smith, 77, died peacefully at her home in Tenino, Wash., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. She was born to Marc and Ella Hill on Sept. 7, 1936, in Glasgow. She spent her childhood in the Glentana area. The family moved in 1949 to Glasgow, where she graduated from high school in 1954. She attended Holy Name College for two years in Spokane, Wash. It was there that she met Robert G. Smith. They were married on June 30, 1956, in Glasgow. They had six children. Her husband was a career...
In their tenth game of the season, with a record of 8-1 coming into the state quarterfinal, the Scotties were used to cruising to easy victories, it seemed. And yet the Nov. 9, 2013 victory would become the hardest they had to fight for, facing not only the tough 2011 state champion Fairfield Eagles but also perhaps the sloppiest game Glasgow itself has played. Interceptions, fumbles, failed kicks, incomplete passes ... these anxieties punctuated the dramatic game that seemed to be highlighted b... Full story
The divisional tournament is over, as is the Scottie Volleyball season. We fell to two great teams, Fairfield and Choteau, both of whom advanced to State. Although we fell, we can proudly say we didn’t fall apart. We never stopped trying. We forced them to earn every point. We gained their respect as individuals and as a team. In the words of Coach Ann Funk (Choteau), “We are champions because we play from the heart. We are winners because of our integrity, respect and sportsmanship.” My least favorite chore of coaching is entering the locke...
After snagging the District title last week, the Scottie volleyball team headed to Malta for the divisional tournament. First round action pitted Glasgow against Cutbank. In Games 1 and 2, the Scotties could not be stopped. Superb passing allowed for a varied and effective offense, directed by setter JoLynn Reyling (35 assists) and executed by leading hitters Megan Dailey (16 kills) and Abby Dalbey (8 kills). Dalbey also led with 13 digs and 3 blocks. The Scotties won that match 25-8, 25-15, 19-25, 23-25, 17-15. The Fairfield Eagles proved to...
State wildlife officials are seeking tips from the public about the poaching of a mature bull elk on the Williamson Ranch Block Management Area south of Chinook. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Warden Dirk Paulsen said the elk was shot from the Lloyd Road just south of Cow Creek Reservoir in southern Blaine County on the night of Nov. 2. The meat was left to waste on the private property that is enrolled in FWP's Block Management Program. "The bull was discovered by hunters driving the road...
The changing face of Montana class C boys and girls sports is becoming more evident daily. Small towns across the state are losing population at an alarming rate, causing schools to lose enrollment, forcing school closures. In the school year 1999-2000, there were just two school basketball co-ops in the entire state. Scobey/Peerless and Flaxville/Outlook. Of those four schools, just one is still in operation. It is now a co-op between Scobey and Opheim. Peerless, Flaxville and Outlook are no more. There are now 104 schools supporting 88 Class...
