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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The weather outside was a bit frightful, but the feast inside was delightful. After the morning's freezing rain melted, 170 plates of traditional holiday meals were served at the 24th annual Valley County Thanksgiving Day Dinner. A melting pot of folks representing this community's diversity – the needy and the fortunate, those with family here and those without, the old and the young – gathered at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center in the American holiday's true spirit. The meals were fre... Full story
One Forsyth family had a lot to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day. Their 14-year-old son, Marcus Rothwell, was lost overnight during a hunting trip that brought them to the Timber Creek area, near Wyatt Coulee and Plum Creek. Valley County Undershefiff Vern Buerkle said a large group effort in the county helped search for the boy. Search and rescue, the sheriff's office, hunters, community members, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, BLM, emergency medical services and a search dog all put efforts in to recover the boy. Marcus was to meet up with his...
As the year winds down to an end, voters are already putting elections behind them and looking toward those getting ready to take office. But campaign funding records are open to the public for disclosure, and funds raised went toward radio ads, print ads, window decals and signs to promote the local candidates. The funds collected totaled nearly $18,800 in Valley County. That doesn't include some of the personal contributions from the candidates themselves. Most of the final reports have been filed for funding, but a few still may turn in the...
The Glasgow City Council met and approved to pay back water customers over the next six months after a glitch in software was found by the auditors that made their visit in November. The software was unable to convert cubic feet and gallons. The glitch only made pennies in a difference in Glasgow City billing, but over a year it added up. A total of $38,120.16 is owed and will be credited to both commercial and residential customers, just over $15,450 is owed to commercial users, the leftover $22,668 going toward residents who hooked up to...
The Valley County courthouse had visits from the auditors recently. Their responses came in with some minor suggestions. The full report is usually available after the the New Year. The auditors suggested segregated collections and budgets for the airport, refuse and weed departments. They also suggested that they consider taking a supply inventory so the county can track property and items. Another suggestion was that formal financial procedures and policies be made for the county's fair board and the health department. The county...
City employee Adam Morehouse hand built the star that now sits on Glasgow's Christmas tree across from Markle's and D&G. Director of Public Works Robert Kompel said Morehouse is a welder and handy with fabrication. He cut out two sides of the star to help create the lighting effect.... Full story
Now that we've all had our fill of turkey, imagine cooking your Thanksgiving meal in a wood stove. That's what Cozy May Aliff did. She was homesteaded south of Larslan and was known for cooking delicious meals and bread. She hauled water from several miles away by wagon. In 1912, the Valley County Poultry Shipping Association sent an astounding 61,458 pounds of dressed turkeys to the New York markets.... Full story
Creating desired results in challenging times was the opening for the 89th Rocky Mountain Fair Convention held Nov. 13-15. At present there are 111 fairs in this association and 168 service members. For those of you who are not familiar, this is one of the venues where fair board members and managers attend to preview and visit with individual service members who showcase their acts, music and carnivals in hopes that fairs will book them for their upcoming fair season. So for those reading this can get a good picture, this particular convention... Full story
Not long ago, I read of a high school science teacher and how he has inspired a love for science in his students. The article reminded me of my science teacher when I was a freshman. His name was Max Cousins. Of course, he was Mr. Cousins to the students. He had a deep love for teaching. When you were in his class, you were always paying attention because he presented the day's lesson in a way that made you not want to miss any part of it. As well as teaching science, he was also the assistant football coach. Besides instructing the football...
Do you remember “mock weddings?” There was recently an invitation in The Courier inviting friends and relatives to attend a mock wedding and 50th anniversary celebration. It was hard for me to believe the number of people who had not heard the term “mock wedding.” Many assumed it was a renewal of wedding vows. I guess the term MOCK escaped them. I cannot believe people of the North County invented this entertainment. Surely other communities shared in the fun. Mock weddings most always took place when a couple celebrated a 25th or 50th anniver...
Robert Milferd Rorvig, age 100, of Glasgow, died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. He was born in Minnesota on his grandparents' farm on Jan. 2, 1914, to Nels and Minnie Rorvig. He lived in the Litchville area of North Dakota until he was 2 years old when he and his family moved to a homestead about 40 miles north of Frazer in Montana. They came by train with livestock and some household and farm machinery in November of 1916. Nels owned a threshing machine...
Our beloved Darla Dee Broken Leg-Crow, 50, made her journey into the spirit world, to be with her heavenly father, on Nov. 29, 2014. A vigil service will be held Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. and funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m., all at the James Black Dog Cultural Center in Fort Kipp, Mont. Interment will be in Fort Kipp Cemetery in Fort Kipp. She was born on Sept. 25, 1964, in Poplar, Mont., to George and Velma (Longhair) Broken Leg. She lived most her life in Brockton...
I passed from a wide assortment of ailments on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. My choice was not to have a funeral as those who knew me would understand (at age 82). My life began in Wishek, North Dakota born to Charles Frederick and Ella Alsberg (Reick), wonderful parents, on August 31, 1932. It was the Golden Era of "Children should be seen and not heard" and my sister Betty Clara (Jerry) Adams and brother John Gordon (Linda) Alsberg often joked about this. After graduation from Nashua Montana High... Full story
For those of us who pay attention, there is a lot of bicycle traffic along the Hi-Line and this past summer has been no exception. Most folks travel west to east because of the prevailing winds, but there are those who haven't been warned about wind and chase the sun. There are many forms of bicycle and tricycle transportation. There are bicycles built for two. Bicycles with side cars. Tricycles with trailers. Traditional bicycles and recumbent bicycles/tricycles. Riders I have talked with... Full story
The GHS speech and drama team heads to the Hardin Invitational this Saturday, Dec. 6, hoping to build off its fine Class B showing Nov. 22 at their first home meet under the program's new coaching staff. The Glasgow speech team won the first place trophy, with Malta second and Baker third. The drama team placed second, between victorious Baker and Malta. Head coach Matt Baker credited a number of his student competitors with “very strong finishes” that contributed to the Scottie success. On the speech side: • Ethan Jamba, first, serious oral...
A new season – and a couple of new coaching eras – begin this weekend when the Scottie winter sports teams open their schedules. On the mat, former Scottie state champion Jory Casterline debuts as head wrestling coach when the Dawgs participate in the Sidney Invitational on Friday and Saturday. On the court, Jon Kolstad begins his first season as head coach of the Scottie basketball girls when they travel to Glendive on Friday. G-Town's basketball boys also will visit Glendive under returning coach Norm Braaten. Here's a glance at the ros...
Basketball season begins for a number of area girls and boys teams this weekend during the Class C Showcase at the GHS gym and the Class C Showcase JV at the Evangelical Church gym. The varsity Showcase opens at GHS at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Saco/Whitewater boys vs. Wilbaux. Following are the Nashua girls vs. Power at noon, Frazer boys vs. Broadus at 1:30 p.m., Highwood girls vs. Saco/WW/Hinsdale at 3, the Power boys vs. Nashua at 4:30, the Opheim girls vs. Broadus at 6, and the Hinsdale boys vs. Highwood at 7:30. On Saturday, it's the... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on more than 50 fishing contests proposed statewide for the open-water season of 2015. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Most contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish. Applications for contests may be approved, denied or approved with conditions. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts or require...
Hi Line Youth Hockey is conducting registration for the second session for Termite-Mites ages 8 & under. Registration must be completed prior to Dec. 22. Players must register with USA Hockey at usahockey.com prior to registration with HLYH and a confirmation page must be attached to your registration. Termite players (6 and under) are exempt from USA Hockey fees. There are player fees per session.. HLYH provides equipment free to first year players, and equipment rental is available if needed. To register, visit hlyh.org or contact Tami Burke...
Tuesday, November 25 Cottonwood Inn/Bud Light 48, FCB 46 High Scorers: Cottonwood Inn/Bud Light – Willy Lauckner – 14 Pat Menge – 14 FCB – Steven Falcon – 19 Ag-Partners/Border Plains 57, Agland/Tire-Rama 42 High Scorers: Ag-Partners/Border Plains – Jed Loucks – 25 Agland/Tire-Rama – Kyle Stein – 18 Frazer Man Cubs 105, Campbell Lodge 48 High Scorers: Frazer Man Cubs – Corey Lilley – 28 Campbell Lodge – Chaz Gordon – 11 League Standings Frazer Man Cubs 3-0 Cottonwood Inn/Bud Light 3-0 Ag-Partners/Border Plains 2-0 FCB 1-2 Agland/Tire Rama 1-2...
The 2014 Holiday Gift Guide is included in the full PDF version of this week's paper.... Full story
