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  • Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge Draws 65 Plungers and Huge Crowd of Spectators and Donors

    Dec 5, 2018

    A.J. ETHERINGTON THE COURIER The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge, held Dec. 1 and put on by the Glasgow Police Department and the Valley County Sheriff's Office, saw a huge crowd of over 250 people to watch 66 brave Northeast Montanans dive into a pool of frigid water to support Special Olympics Montana. The crowd came out despite a fresh dusting of powder that totaled in the multiple inches and reports of below-freezing temperatures. In all, the event surpassed their goal of raising $15,000...

  • Arson Alleged in Sunday Morning Fire, Suspect in Custody

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle told the Courier that Kory Amundson has been charged with Felony Arson, Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass in connection with an early Sunday morning fire on Glasgow's southside. According to Buerkle, Amundson allegedly drove his truck onto the Montana Aviation Research Company's (MARCO) property on Sunday morning Dec. 2, at an unreported time and then hid in one of the structures. The vehicle was discovered and reported by company employees...

  • Judge Rules to Allow Planning Aspects for KXL Pipeline

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    U.S. District Judge Brian Morris ruled on Nov. 28 that TransCanada can continue to do preliminary work on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline while his order blocking the construction is still in effect. On Nov. 28, TransCanada attorneys argued Judge Morris should clarify or amend his ruling for the injunction to include applying to finalizing contracts, purchase materials, conduct land surveys and discuss federal permits. The company wants to continue preparing so pipeline construction could start as early as mid-February. On Nov. 8, Judge...

  • U.S., Mexico and Canada Reach Agreement to Replace NAFTA

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    After over a year of negotiations, President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and outgoing Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, signed a deal to implement USMCA and replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. In order for the deal to go into full effect, all three legislative bodies need to approve the agreement, which Trump states he will put pressure on Congress to get it approved. The USMCA will account for more than $1.2 trillion in trade and will include changes to automakers, labor and environmental standards,...

  • Nativity Open House Features Over 280 Pieces

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Glasgow held their fourth annual Nativity Open House last week at their location on Airport Road. The event was open to the public for three days spanning from Wednesday the 28th through Friday the 30th. According to one of the event's many organizers Shelley Romo, they had on display over 280 nativities that spanned four rooms. "Our goal is to open every classroom we've got. If people are willing to bring them in and show them," explained Romo...

  • Hughes Violates Conditions of Release

    For the Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    On Dec. 3, an evidentiary hearing was held in the Leighton Hughes case. Hughes had previously posted bail and been released from custody with conditions imposed by the Court, including a requirement he be subject to pretrial monitoring with the Glasgow Police Department. On Nov. 7, the State filed a motion seeking to revoke Hughes' release, alleging he had violated his conditions by using illegal substances. Following his arrest, Hughes denied the State's allegations and requested an...

  • Opheim Gym Roof Update

    Tony Warren, Opheim School Superintendent|Dec 5, 2018

    Dear Editor, This letter is to update the public regarding the Opheim Public School gymnasium roof. First, both CTA Architects and Engineers from Billings and Southland Construction from Scobey have been hired to complete the gym project. Second, per Kevin Feldman, Structural Engineer with CTA, we are entering the final phases of the gymnasium roof repair. We fully anticipate that our gym will reopen in time for our first home basketball game on Dec. 20. Our Athletic Director has coordinated...

  • What Do You Do When You Miss Santa?

    Michelle Bigelbach, Transplants Take|Dec 5, 2018

    I think it’s great the Glasgow Chamber puts together a Christmas Stroll in order to get families together and kick off the holiday season. I have had the pleasure of attending two Christmas Strolls since moving to Glasgow and enjoyed the hayrides put on by Cornwell Ranch, the Festival of Lights parade and seeing Santa. I loved how the Chamber expanded the stroll this year to include free hot chocolate from the Durum and face painting in front of the Children’s Museum by Brianna Overbey. Unfortunately this year, I could not make the event due to...

  • A Christmas Confession

    Gwendolyne Honrud, Community Commentary|Dec 5, 2018

    A Christmas Confession – I really do not care for the holiday, or the extended celebration of consumerism. For years I’ve tried to follow my own rule of allowing only two Christmas-related activities prior to Thanksgiving: making travel arrangements for the holiday and bemoaning how Christmas sales have encroached into other holidays. Last week, however, I broke my own rule. I attended a Christmas-themed record release party hosted by the Glasgow High School Swing Choir. The group proved why some rules are meant to be broken. Presenting rec...

  • Veteran Service Officers Coming to Glasgow and Malta

    Steve Mulonet, For the Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    Judy Loendorf and/or Steve Mulonet, service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting Malta and Glasgow to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Glasgow on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Glasgow VA Clinic. They will also be in Malta on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If bad weather exists on days of travel, stay... Full story

  • This and That: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken

    Mary Honrud, For the Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    By the time you read this, we’ll have made another trip to and from Billings. There’s always a follow-up appointment after a surgical procedure. That’s a good thing. I appreciate a doctor who wants to make sure you’re healing well and following his instructions. Now that I have to be the “responsible” driver, I’m not getting any crocheting done while on the road. Dennis had always been the driver, and he’s so good that I’m able to completely relax and be creative with yarns and hooks while stuck in the vehicle. I’ve never felt the need to be hy...

  • Block of Bucks This Week

    LaWana Grewe, For the Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    Friday is predicted to be one of the colder days this week by the weather forecasters. But Soroptimist members believe they will feel the warm generosity of the community once again. Volunteers will be collecting donations for the Block of Bucks on Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at 7 a.m. The collection boxes will be at the corners of D & G and the U.S. Post Office. They will be in operation until 5 p.m. All money collected will be used to purchase warm clothing for children age infant to 17 years. Soroptimists, with the assistance of volunteers,... Full story

  • GMS and GHS Winter Concerts

    Brad Persinger, For the Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    The Glasgow Middle School music department will have their winter concert on Monday, Dec. 10, starting at 7 p.m. in the Glasgow High School auditorium. The groups featured will be the sixth-grade choir, the seventh and eighth grade choir, the sixth-grade band and the seventh/eighth grade band. The Glasgow High School music department will have their winter concert on Monday, Dec. 17, starting at 7 p.m. in the Glasgow High School auditorium. The groups featured will be the swing choir, concert choir and concert band.... Full story

  • Upcoming Events in the Area

    Dec 5, 2018

    The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be open Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. They will be closed for the month of January. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. THURSDAY – DEC. 6 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Hinsdale First Community Bank Christmas Open House. 4 – 6 p.m. - Open House at the recently remodeled Bureau of Land Management Malta Field Office, 501 South Street East, Malta. 5 p.m. - Bell Mortuary Christmas Tree of Remembrance Service and Open House. Coffee and cookies will be served at 5 p.m., followed by a se... Full story

  • GHS Swing Choir Shines at Record Release Party

    Rachel Sigmundstad, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    The Glasgow High School Swing Choir debuted their original Christmas music on Nov. 20. Every year, the Swing Choir is assigned a project during first semester that requires them to work in groups and use their knowledge of theory to create musical compositions; this year they were challenged to write original Christmas songs. The class was split into four groups and each group was assigned a genre in which to write their song- sacred, alternative, big band or musical theatre. All of the groups w...

  • Lois Esther Cool

    Dec 5, 2018

    Lois Esther (Montag) Cool, age 91, passed away in her home after a long fight with dementia. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, as her daughter, Wendi, son-in-law, Mike, and caregiver, Carol, held her hand. The chorus of Hallelujah played in the background. Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m., at Assembly of God Church in Glasgow, with Tom... Full story

  • Sylvester 'Bootie' Moran Jr.

    Dec 5, 2018

    Sylvester "Bootie" Moran Jr., 69, of Bellingham, Wash., went to be with his Lord on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in Roosevelt County, Mont. Bellingham friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Bootie's life on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 8 p,m., at the Squalicum Boathouse in Bellingham. Please bring your favorite memories and stories to share. Bootie was born on a snowy Dec. 25, 1948, to Sylvester and Susan (Azure) Moran in Roosevelt County. Bootie spent his... Full story

  • Henry 'Hank' Clampitt

    Dec 5, 2018

    Henry “Hank” Clampitt, 82, a longtime Valley County resident, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. No services are planned at this time, but a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Hank was born at home, across the river in McCone County on Jan. 11, 1936, to Fletcher Richard and Frances (Bartch) Clampitt. There he lived with his four brothers and five sisters. Their days were spent chopping wood, getting water for the log cab... Full story

  • Anthony R.D. Curley

    Dec 5, 2018

    Anthony R. D. Curley, 71, of Nashua, Mont., passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Glasgow, Mont. Family will receive friends on Friday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at Bell Mortuary. Burial with military honors will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m., at the Nashua Cemetery. A Requiem Mass will be held following the burial at The Monastery in Nashua, with The Most Reverend Abbott Martin Andrew officiating. He was born July 1, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Mr. Edmund Curley and Mary Eileen Pope. He... Full story

  • Class C Showcase Provides Plenty of Entertainment

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    The 2018 Class C Showcase did not disappoint. The two-day event was held at GHS Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, with 16 teams in attendance. The weekend was filled with great competition which allowed the teams to display their talents and work out some kinks in their strategies. While there were a few mismatched contests over the weekend, each and every team rose to the challenge. There were the inevitable injuries, bench warnings and disappointments, but there was also plenty of the passion, excitement an...

  • Scottie Grapplers Kick Off 2018-2019 Season in Sidney

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    The Scottie wrestlers began their season with a busy, but productive weekend, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The grapplers kicked things off with duals on Friday night in Sidney and earned some extraordinary wins, defeating AA Billings West, 38-36, and the defending B/C champions from Colstrip, 48-26. They did finish with one loss to Dickinson, 48-16. “Those were some big wins for our kids,” said head coach Jory Casterline of the duals. “It carried us into the tournament the next day.” That tournament was also held in Sidney, and is arguably one of the...

  • Bantams Sweep Havre in Two Games

    Georgie Kulczyk, The Courier|Dec 5, 2018

    The Bantam Ice Dawgs hosted Havre at the Valley Event Center on Dec. 1. The teams faced off twice during the day, with Glasgow recording two wins over Havre, 4-1 and 10-1. The first contest began at noon and the visiting Ice Hawks were able to score halfway through the first period. Glasgow was off to a slow start, however, and waited more than 13 minutes into the second period to send one between the pipes. Jackson Bishop put the point on the scoreboard for the Ice Dawgs with the assist going...

  • Marilyn L. Dykstra

    Dec 5, 2018

    Marilyn L. Dykstra, 88, passed away in the afternoon, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at the Missoula Manor in Missoula. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory are honored to care for the family. Services will be held in the spring in Glasgow. Full obituary will follow.... Full story

  • Hi-Line Farm and Ranch December 2018

    Dec 5, 2018

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