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Despite the frigid temperatures and a layer of snow across the county, Valley County residents gathered in Glasgow to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country in uniform. The day began, as many do, with breakfast. This one was reserved, however, for veterans and their spouses, served at the VFW by Glasgow High School students volunteering their time. Locals, such as Don Fast and Joe Yeoman, gave their time and thoughts on service to Aaron Flint, who broadcasted his radio...
The Opheim American Legion hosted their annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor the service of their large veteran community. Marine Veteran and retired Miami-Dade police officer Jerry Davenport presided over the ceremony attended by members of the community, the students of Opheim school and dozens of veterans from the area. Opheim student Damien Cable sang the Star-Spangled Banner accompanied by Cathy Bailey. The Opheim School choir then performed a rendition of "America I Give My Thanks To...
In October, Nashua resident Dave Allen took a trip to Joint Base Lewis, McChord, Wash., to be a part of the Oct. 8 re-naming ceremony of the Allen Solider-Centered Medical Home at the base. The Medical Home was renamed in honor of Allen's son, Staff Sgt. Charles Allen who passed away from wounds he sustained while conducting combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 4, 2007. The medical facility will offer soldiers a place for physical therapy, basic first aid and regular doctor visits. The...
As court cases continue to be heard and moved through the judicial system regarding the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a public meeting, hosted by the U.S. Department of State, was held at the Billings Convention Center on Oct. 29. The meeting’s purpose was to gather comments on the federal government’s Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the pipeline project. The meeting itself did not include a public hearing however did provide for individuals to give comments directly to computers for submission or spe...
National, State and local GOP candidates found their way to Glasgow, despite heavy snow and icy conditions on Nov. 10, to stump in front of local conservatives and avid political followers for the upcoming Republican primaries in Montana. Candidates for offices as diverse as US House of Representatives to local state legislators addressed the crowd to give a quick pitch on their policy distinctions for the primary and the party’s hopes for re-electing President Trump, taking back the governor's office and maintaining control of one of Montana’s...
As I enjoy my morning coffee I remember days before any of our new automatic coffee conveniences. Do you remember when you made your coffee using the stove? Okay, I am remembering filling the old enamel coffee pot with water and adding the coffee grounds. I have to admit I am not remembering just how we did it. Were the coffee grounds added and then brought to a boil, or did we add grounds after the water boiled? I am thinking the former, however, I do not remember that the finished product tasted better or worse than that made using any of the...
Dear Editor, Congratulations on another successful year in covering the news and activities of my hometown through the Glasgow Courier! I have been a faithful reader of the Courier for decades. My father, Ivy Leonard Knight, was a faithful employee of the Courier for about six decades! My father and mother were known as the "world's fussiest proofreaders." In their later years, they continued to do some of the proofing for the weekly Courier. I have inherited that "proofing gene." It was a...
Dear Valley County, With your donations to Energy Share last year, you helped 2,885 Montana families who were facing energy emergencies. Causes of these emergencies included unexpected expenses, deaths in the family, non-working or unsafe heating systems, illnesses or injuries, domestic abuse situations, and loss of employment or reduced wages. None of us are immune to these roadblocks in life. According to a GOBankingRates 2019 survey, 57 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings....
Montana-Dakota Utilities broke ground on Nov. 5 on a new office and warehouse in Glasgow. The new space will be home to the company’s existing three service technicians and the total number of employees will grow a year or so after construction concludes. Montana-Dakota has rented office and warehouse space for more than 40 years in Glasgow. The new office and warehouse, located east of Laser Drive and north of Highway 2, will provide for additional office and warehouse space as well as a yard to store excavating equipment, pipe and other n...
For November and December, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. The Museum will be closed the month of January. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open during the month of November, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Powerhouse tours are available with 48 hours notice to Interpretive Center. Must drive over, no walkers or bikers. Call 406-526-3493 for more information. THURSDAY – NOV. 14 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. - Veteran Service Officers will be at Malta City Hall. Please bring a cop... Full story
From Nov. 18 through 25, the Glasgow Evangelical Church, 152 Aberdeen, will be a drop-off location for collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week. The church will be open Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon; Saturday, Nov. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 24, from noon to 4 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Glasgow families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and h... Full story
The Student Council at Glasgow High School is sponsoring their annual Remembrance Tree program to remember our loved ones that have passed on. A tree filled with lights to commemorate those loved ones will be on display throughout the holiday season in front of the Pioneer Museum. To include your loved ones, contact any high school student council member or advisor, or the high school office at 228-2485. Also, if you would like to purchase a bulb to recognize the men and women serving in our armed forces and stationed around the world, you may... Full story
It happens to most of us. We wake up one day and suddenly we’re what Dr. Seuss calls “obsolete children.” The world around us has changed and we’re confronted with difficult decisions in our senior years about our healthcare, housing and more. “We want to provide a road map for seniors,” said coordinator for Council on Aging (COA) Vicky Wetz. Wetz has developed “A Day of Education,” a lunch and learn session, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Valley County Senior Center, 328 4th Street South in Glasgow. “We ha... Full story
The 15th Annual Festival of Trees for Project HOPE prime rib dinner and auction will be on Friday, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Glasgow Elks Club. The dinner will include prime rib, vegetable, potato, salad, roll and dessert. Tickets can be purchased in advance at KLTZ/KLAN, BS Central and the Glasgow Elks Club or at the door for $30. The viewing of the trees will be on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 to 4 p.m. at the Glasgow Elks Club. Funds raised during the event will be utilized for Project HOPE (Helping Others Pay Expense... Full story
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Agosto died at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont., on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 16, 1951, in Torrington, Wyo., to David Delfino Negrette and Rose Herrera. On June 27, 1975, she married her love, Humberto Bosch Agosto, who stayed by her side for 44 years. Sandy loved to read, shop, sew, make quilts and loved to love on her family. She treasured her children and her grandchildren and embraced every moment that she had with them.... Full story
On Saturday, Nov 9, 2019, Beryl (Traver) DeTienne began her next journey when she passed away at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. A memorial service for Beryl will be held at the Bell Mortuary Thursday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. with inurnment in the Highland Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the VFW Post #3107. Beryl was born in Glasgow on June 25, 1932, to Earl and Alpha (Sevire) Traver. She grew up in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School. She married Charles DeTienne on April 1, 1950,... Full story
It was a full house at the FMDH Foundation's annual event, held Nov. 2, at the Cottonwood Inn. Board President Shelly George welcomed everyone, thanked them for coming out and discussed what the Foundation has gifted to the community this year. Wonderful hors d'oeuvres were served and the room sparkled. Since 1982, the Foundation has given out over $2.1 million in financial gifts to FMDH, community organizations, medical scholarships, and Valley County Ambulance Services. Mary Kate Tihista...
The Glasgow Courier held their second annual scavenger hunt to celebrate National Newspaper Week Oct. 6 through 12. We asked readers to search for the word "egg" that was hidden 25 times throughout the newspaper and then after locating and circling all 25, turn the paper back into us for a chance to win a three-year subscription. Five people (some with the assistance of others) located all 25 appearances of the word "egg" that were strewn throughout the paper. Laura Haefer, Majorie Hoffman, Kaly...
Watch for the Glasgow Soroptimist members, Glasgow Student Council members, and other volunteers on Friday, Dec. 6, as they will be collecting donations for the annual Block of Bucks. Valley County children from infants to 17 years of age will be able to shop for much needed winter clothing because of this annual fundraiser. The final day to get your child signed up to participate is Friday, Nov. 22, at the Office of Public Assistance located at 630 2nd Avenue South, Suite C. Please call or text Teresa Tade (263-4794) if you have signed up,... Full story
Anyone who knows Mary Helland understands why she took on the challenge of renovating a hundred-plus-year-old building on Front Street in Glasgow. Mostly, it is because she loves the history of it. She sees the details of the past and appreciates them to the present. So, when the opportunity to buy up the old Stan's Saloon building – the one nestled between the Montana Bar and the abandoned Johnny's Cafe with the dilapidated roof and all but destroyed interior – she took it. Not because of the...
Dennis Stroughmatt et l'Esprit Creole performed in Frazer, Nov. 6 as the Artist in Performance of the Northeastern Arts Network Big Sky Series. Bringing the history of the Creole people of Illinois and Missouri to Montana, the band performed a medley of music, language and culture to K-12 students and faculty. Bob Knebel (l) of Bozeman, played the upright base for the group as well as served as the driver and tour guide during their stint in Montana. Stroughmatt (c) of Albion, Ill., played the...
For the 14th time in the history of Glasgow Scottie volleyball and nine years since their last apperance, the Lady Scotties will be competing at the 2019 State Class B State Tournament from Nov. 14 through 16. In addition to securing their spot at State, after beating Shelby on Nov. 9, the Lady Scotties also achieved second place at the Class B Northern Divisional Tournament after being defeated by Choteau. The Lady Scotties ended the season with an impressive 18 and three record. As a result of...
Don't judge the Glasgow Ice Dawgs Squirts team on their opening weekend performance. After all, they played more games their opening weekend than they'd had practices. Going in to the opening weekend at home, Nov. 1 through 3, the Squirts had only been on the ice three times prior to their four-game weekend. And, well, it showed. Head coach Landon Holte told the Courier, "Tough weekend. We only had three practices before these games!" Assistant Coach Austin Svingen echoed the sentiment, "It was...
Glasgow senior Cale Swanson was taken aback when he learned he was the winner of the 2019 Dale Vegge Award. "I had no idea," the humble athlete told the Courier. "I thought my friend Kristian Price was going to win it." The Dale Vegge Award was first presented in 1991. Created by former Scottie football head coach Pat Petrino and the Vegge family, the award is presented to an outstanding senior football player after the Senior Night football game each season. Swanson told the Courier he...
Editor's Note: This column was written on Nov. 4. Due to space, we had to hold the column over to this week's issue. We've had yet more rain and some snow. Most of the earlier snow has melted away, but flakes were in the air again this morning (Monday). There's a heavy frost, but most of the ground is clearly visible this morning as I write this. My gardening is now limited to trying to keep the plants I brought indoors alive. I can still do a bit of weeding as some are popping up in the...