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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Officials have called off the search for the plane that went missing Dec. 1 in Valley County, Idaho, but families of those on board are continuing with the effort despite fears that Sheree Chalmers Smith of Glasgow, her husband Daniel Smith, and three others lost their lives when the plane crashed. Also on board were Sheree's father-in-law Dale Smith, sister-in-law Amber Smith, and Amber's fiance Jonathan Norton. The families have received an outpouring of support and concern from across the... Full story
Hinsdale, Saco, and Opheim school superintendents were guest speakers at a presentation Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, at the Nashua school concerning the idea of Nashua switching from a five-day to four-day school week. And they all – Hinsdale's Julie Gaffney, Saco's Gordon Hahn and Opheim's Ed Ray – said their communities have become accustomed to the four-day week since making the switch and fully support it. Stated reasons for that included improved student attendance, reduced school transportation and lunch costs, some students being able to...
While bringing sports tournaments to town might be a nuisance to those who end up waiting in line at a restaurant, the positive effects far outweigh standing in line. Glasgow brought the first Class C Showcase to town on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. That showcase turned out to be a success and will probably grow next year. Athletic Director Willie Thibault told the school board on Wednesday, Dec. 11, that it was a great weekend with lots of support, despite the extreme cold. He explained that the crowds were down due to the cold but...
A new addition has been welcomed at the Valley County Sheriff's Office in Glasgow. Deputy Christopher Richter began work for the county on Monday, Dec. 16. County commissioners approved his employment at their meeting that took place on Tuesday, Dec. 17. As Richter settles in, he said he’s excited to work for this department and glad to be part of a smaller community. He said that he had really hoped to work for a smaller department in a deputy position and Glasgow fit for him. Serving in law enforcement wouldn’t be a surprise to most who kne...
City Court Clerk Lynn Gilbert was sworn in by Mayor Dan Carney at the Glasgow City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, to serve as City Court judge in place of Dave Riggin, who retired. Gilbert will take the seat after New Year's Day. It was also one of the last acts as mayor for Carney, who leaves office at the end of the month.... Full story
Just what might these deer be waiting for? A sleigh ride with a man in red? It's just about that time, you know. These four were making the rounds in St. Marie the other day – and then, poof, they were gone.... Full story
If you’re looking to get that last package to the mail on Christmas Eve, or you’re returning those packages of gifts you weren’t so fond of on New Year’s Eve, you can take a sigh of relief. The post offices will be open on both those days. Nationwide post offices will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 31. The local Glasgow Post Office will close its retail window at noon on both days. Regular delivery will be made to the routes and post office boxes. The cutoff time for the collections boxes will be at 12:30 p.m. Those who work fo... Full story
The Courier's publication dates and office hours will change the last two weeks of the year due to the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays falling on Wednesdays, when The Courier usually comes out. Please make note of the changes below because you won't want to miss the special issues featuring letters to Santa and New Year's resolutions from Glasgow schoolchildren, along with all the news, sports and features you're used to enjoying in The Courier. Here's the year-end schedule: • The Christmas issue will roll off our press Monday, Dec. 2... Full story
Barry Chalmers, father of Sheree Chalmers Smith of Glasgow, provided the following to The Courier on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Sheree and her husband, Daniel Smith, are among five people missing since the plane they occupied was lost Dec. 1 near Cascade, Idaho. Sheree and Daniel are pictured on their wedding day. Sheree and Daniel's family would very much like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers. It has really gotten us through this. As you know, Sheree and Daniel Smith were in a plane... Full story
Three years ago some folks came up with the plans for a very ambitious project, calling it the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Park. The town of Fort Peck, in a unanimous resolution, gave the project a permanent easement to build the monument at Fort Peck Flag Pole Park. There are other memorial parks scattered around Montana but none in this corner of the state. Lewistown/Fergus County spent $1.5 million to build one. Great Falls spent $1.7 million for theirs. There's one in Missoula, one in Dillon and there's the Purple Heart Memorial in... Full story
A reader recently sent a letter remembering when the Fuller Brush man made calls on the rural homes, as well as towns. Valley County had one from Wolf Point in the 1950s. The Fuller Brush man not only sold brushes but cosmetics, household cleaners, mops, brooms and other such items. I personally remember several items that I purchased from the Fuller man that I really liked, and have found a couple of those favorite items in some of those little household catalogues that you sometimes see in the mail. Other brands that come to mind that were...
Last Saturday, I joined my daughters and daughters-in-law for our annual baking day. The next day, when I told a friend of all that we made and about going to the Christmas party in Nashua sponsored by the Lucky Clover 4-H Club, I was asked why I do all these things. As I was putting away a few groceries, I asked myself the same question. The baking day is a chance for me to spend a day with my daughters, daughters-in-law and some of my grandchildren. This year I taught a granddaughter how to make the filling for the Croatian nut roll that is...
Dear Editor: Over the last month I have been trying to make a dog's life better. It is a dog I watch day after day. He is outside in a kennel that has no shelter for him to get warm. Several times I have seen that he has no food or water. He lays in the kennel that is full of straw that is covered in feces, urine and snow. He lays there and shivers. I have talked to the Glasgow Police Department four times. They have said the way he lives is acceptable. They won't do anything. To me and many other people this is not acceptable. I don't know...
Dear Editor: Winter is back in full swing, with significant snow and ice for all of us to battle. That means slippery surfaces, which can be dangerous and costly for homeowners, as well as for their visitors – including their letter carrier. By clearing a path when the snow arrives, accidents can be prevented. We need our customers' help. Letter carriers have hurt their knees or backs, or even suffered broken bones from falls on slippery surfaces. Letter carriers are instructed to use good judgment when attempting to deliver to addresses w...
June C. (Brown) Castleberry Coleman, 88, died of natural causes on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. She was born on June 22, 1925, in Hinsdale, the daughter of Howard W. and Clara G. (Anderson) Brown. She lived her early years on the Missouri River on 9th Point. The family land was purchased by the Fort Peck Dam Project, so their buildings were burned and they moved to Glasgow in 1938. Her father was killed in an accident related to the dam...
Mabel Virginia (Aune) Palm was born March 30, 1930, in Glasgow to Andrew and Signe (Johnson) Aune and died at the age of 83 on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, from cancer, at home like she wanted. She grew up north of Saco on the family homestead and was confirmed into the Saco Lutheran Church on May 14, 1944. She graduated from Saco High School in 1948. She married Carl Palm on Sept. 7, 1952, in Malta. Their son, Corby, was born Sept. 13, 1956. In 1947, at the age of 17, she started working as a...
Helen Luella Clara (Sonsteng) Hagen, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, surrounded by family and the caring staff on the second floor at Rosewood on Broadway in Fargo and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. She was born on Feb. 27, 1922, in Wolf Point, the daughter of Arnold and Clara (Huseby) Sonsteng. Her mother passed away three days after she was born. She was raised by her great aunt, Helene Christiansen Hafstad, in the Rollag, Minn., area. She received her schooling at...
Glasgow fourth grader Rance Rhoads comes across as shy when you first meet him. The shyness quickly fades away when you ask him about his recent trip to Denver as Rhoads finished third in the 8-9 year old age group in the annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition put on by the NFL. Rhoads took part in the competition this year thanks in large part of his parents suggesting he should. "My parents told me about [the competition]," Rhoads said. "Honestly, I thought I should try it." Try he did and... Full story
In a few short minutes, all the pain and agony felt this past football season was erased on the basketball court as the Glasgow boys exacted revenge against Baker on their way to a 63-35 victory. The Scotties jumped out at the tip, scoring the game's first 14 points. Baker head coach Jay Shumaker was forced to use an early timeout, but by that time the rout was on. "They had one game under their belt and I think probably a little hungry to get Baker tonight as well," said Shumaker. "I can't say...
Wrestling took center stage again last Friday as the Scotties hosted The Glasgow Invite. Sophomore Cody King and Senior Kevin Frigon took second place in their respective weight classes. King, 13-3 at 132 pounds this season, lost in the finals to Harlem's Teague Jones. Jones finished second in the state last year in his weight class and even after losing to Jones, King looks at the positives. "He [Jones] had second in the state last year so I don't feel too bad losing to him," said King. "It wou...
The Glasgow High School Speech & Drama Team traveled to Billings Saturday to compete at the Billings Central Invitational Meet. Twenty-six schools competed at this meet, including two AA – Billings West and Bozeman. There were over 270 kids participating. The Glasgow team came home with the third place Class B Drama trophy. Coach John LaBonty said, “It’s good experience for our team to participate in a big meet against schools that we won’t see again until State.” These teams include Columbus, Joliet, and Red Lodge. Two senior Scotties took fir...
