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  • Glasgow Schools Welcome New Teachers in 2019

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    Glasgow Public Schools have welcomed several new teachers this school year. From Irle to Glasgow Middle School to Glasgow High School, these educators have already been making a difference in the lives of their students. At Irle School, the faculty has welcomed two new faces to their numbers, Ms. Cynthia Baillargeon who is the Title One teacher and Ms. Sheena Wilcox as the fifth grade teacher. Staff at the school joked that they shuffle around the staff, doing the best they can with the funds available to them. “Watch out to see if s...

  • Zerbe Bros. Sharing Love, Shoes

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    This Christmas season, Zerbe Bros. is asking the community to consider adding one more gift to their list. There won’t be any need for more shopping though. Owner Galen Zerbe, at the suggestion of his bookkeeper McKenzie Kalinski, set up a drop-off container at his business for Provision International’s Share A Pair program. The Billings-based mission group collects used shoes to send overseas for people of all ages, as part of their evangelizing work. “My heart is for mission work,” Zerbe told the Courier. He expressed deep admiration for the...

  • Flavored E-Cigarette Sales Banned In Montana

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced on Dec. 13 it will begin enforcing Emergency Rules that temporarily restrict the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in Montana. The enforcement of these rules went into effect on Dec. 18, and include the sale of all flavored e-cigarette products, including flavored nicotine, THC and CBD e-cigarette products, both in-store and online. The restriction will last 120 days. This restriction was initially supposed to go into effect on Oct. 22. On Oct. 18 however, Ravalli...

  • Knights of Columbus Make Christmas Merrier for Valley County Food Bank

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    "To be quite honest, I'm blown away by it." Those were the grateful words from Pat Hallett who volunteers at the Valley County Emergency Food Bank regarding the $3,000 donated by the Knights of Columbus. "They did that so we could buy meat for December and January. Awesome, just awesome." Jon Bengochea, of the Knights of Columbus, was happy to be able to help the local volunteers, though slightly reluctant to claim the limelight. "We're a charitable organization," he said. He noted the group...

  • Search and Rescue New Year's Eve Rides

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    Valley County Search and Rescue is once again partnering with local wrecker companies and fire departments with support from the DUI Task Force to provide rides on New Year’s Eve. The annual program is offered free-of-charge to anyone who is unable to drive home on the holiday. Rides will be available beginning at 4 p.m on Dec. 31 and run through 2 a.m. Jan. 1. For each ride given the DUI Task Force will donate $15 to Valley County Search and Rescue up to a max of $500. Drivers this year are: Randy Isakson, S&R 263-2193 Shyanne Isakson, S&R 2...

  • The Sounds of Christmas

    Dec 25, 2019

  • Living At Nemont Manor

    Dec 25, 2019

    Dear Editor, I am a resident of Nemont Manor and would like to express my gratitude and appreciation of the staff of same. I moved in about a year and a half ago to the Middle of Nowhere and was welcomed by a few of the other residents that live here. I was having a rough time in my life when this opportunity opened so I would have a place to live. In my short time here, I have seen residents come and go (thru death or moving out). Changes come if you live in a home of your own or in an...

  • Christmas, Casseroles, Cooking

    Mary Honrud, For the Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    Merry Christmas! Due to the holiday falling on “going to press” day, this column is being written very shortly after last week’s piece. I’m sure next week’s will be due early, as well. Strange thing about New Years always following Christmas by exactly one week, huh? It’s kind of like my very-young-at-the-time niece being amazed that her birthday fell on the same day EVERY year. The Courier is working on curing my strong tendency to procrastinate. It’s for my own good, really, that I have this push. I should officially thank them - but I won’t....

  • Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area

    Dec 25, 2019

    For 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 Soroptimist Thrift Store will be closed Mon. Dec. 23, through Sat. Jan. 4, for the Christmas/New Year Holidays. WEDNESDAY – DEC. 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Valley County Courthouse is Closed. Glasgow Courier Is Closed THURSDAY – DEC. 26 Glasgow Courier Is Closed FRIDAY – DEC. 27 7 p.m. - A Charlie Brown Christmas, presented by the Fort Peck Fine Arts cOuncil at the Glasgow High School Audit...

  • Sidney Eagle Middle School Invitational

    For the Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    The following results are from the Sidney Eagle Middle School Invitational that took place on Dec. 14, at Sidney High School in Sidney, Mont. Middle School 80-82 - Andrew Leslie’s place is second and has scored 6.0 team points. Round 1 - Andrew Leslie (Glasgow) won by fall over Eli Gramh (Wolf Point) (Fall 2:00) Round 3 - Andrew Leslie (Glasgow) won by decision over Elwood Cheverie (Dickinson) (Dec 15-13) Round 4 - Andrew Leslie (Glasgow) won by decision over Larry Big Leggins (Poplar) (Dec 10-6) Round 5 - Cayden Folsom (Williston) won by f...

  • Valley County High School Seniors Encouraged To Apply for Hi-Line Sportsmen Memorial Scholarships

    For the Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    All Valley County high school seniors are eligible to apply for substantial college scholarships that will be awarded in February by the Hi-Line Sportsmen. Scholarship winners will be announced at the conservation group’s annual fundraising banquet, scheduled for Leap Day, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church’s parish hall in Glasgow. Over the past four years, a total of $13,000 has been awarded to 15 seniors headed for additional education, whether technical and trade schools or two- or four-year universities. In keepi...

  • Glasgow's 19U Split Games on Home Ice

    Gwendolyne Honrud, The Courier|Dec 25, 2019

    Glasgow's 19U Ice Dawgs hosted their first home games Dec. 13, 14, and 15, at the Valley Event Center with a pair of games against both the Havre Ice Hawks and the Salmon Rapids. The Dawgs split the teams, losing to Havre and besting Salmon, ending their weekend with a 2 and 2 record. The players were pleased with their weekend. Kylie Lagerquist told the Courier, "I think it went well, really well." Her teammate and sister, Shanice Lagerquist added, " We had two younger girls who came up and...