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Stanley Duane Sonsteng was born July 22, 1940, the 14th of 15 children born to homesteaders Arnold Odin Sonsteng and Laura Saubak Sonsteng. He was raised on the homestead north of Frazer, Mont., in the Lustre Community. He had many stories of growing up on the farm where he assisted with farm chores. Being primarily grain farmers, they also had cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys and a large garden to help provide for the large family. His early education was in a one-room school, the Center Bell...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 "It was kind of a surprise," Rob Davis said at the New Trends in Ag conference at the Cottonwood Inn on Jan. 14. He was awarded the Del Strommen Trend Setter Award by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture in front of an audience of just over 100. Davis is a farmer with Box L Farms in Larslan. He explained that he grew up farming and ranching and he has hopes to share his passion with future generations. "Ag is all I've known my entire life; it's a...
Barbara Ellen (Thiel) Johnson, age 78, went to be with her wonderful lord and savior on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Barbara passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow, Mont., with family by her side. Barbara was born in Sidney, Mont. to Raymond and Lucy Thiel on Nov. 22, 1946. She attended school in Sidney graduating in 1964. After graduation she went to work for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation District as a secretary. On April 30, 1966, she was united in marriage to Raymond Johnson...
Wesley Thomas Scott, age 88, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. No services are planned. Wesley was born March 17, 1936, in Glasgow, to Floyd and Ann Undem Scott. He attended school in Glasgow, graduating from Glasgow High School. On Oct. 27, 1954, he married Carol Lou Jenson in Nashua, Mont., and made their home in Glasgow. Wesley was a member of Ridge Runners, and a founding member of Cherry Creek Roping Club. He retired...
A coroner’s inquest related to the 2023 death of Jonathan Ryan Hamilton was held on Dec. 16, at the Valley County Courthouse. According to law, the inquest is a formal inquiry into the causes and circumstances surrounding the death of a person and is conducted by the coroner before a jury. In the hearing, the jury consisted of six Valley County individuals, Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, who oversaw the proceedings, which included three testimonies, and Valley County Attorney Dylan Jensen, who asked the witnesses questions r...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 A crowd large enough to fill a court room showed up on New Year's Eve to welcome the newcomers and to say goodbye to those going out of Valley County Office. David Pippin stepped down as County Commissioner and Paul Tweten took over the seat. The other newcomer is Christine Hillman who is now officially sworn in as the justice of the peace. Pippin retired after two terms of service, or 12 years. David Reinhardt will be taking over the chair position this...
Barbara Ellen (Thiel) Johnson age 78, went to be with her wonderful lord and savior on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. Barbara passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont., with family by her side. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Jan. 2, 11 a.m., at Glasgow Evangelical Church, 152 Aberdeen, Glasgow. Burial will following at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. The family will be hosting a luncheon at the Glasgow Evangelical Church following the burial. A full obituary will be...
The Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation’s annual “Tree of Life” lighting ceremony took place on Friday, November 29th. This cherished tradition celebrates the generosity and support of the community while providing a unique way for friends and neighbors to honor loved ones or commemorate special events. The beautifully lit tree will shine brightly through the New Year, adorned with ornaments bearing the names of honorees, symbolizing love and remembrance. Each gift to the Tree of Life ensures that the names of honorees are writt...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 Letters To Santa From 2014 Second Grade Dear Santa, My name is Adam Mickelson. I am in 2nd grade at Irle School. Where do you get the toys? I would like a stuffed Minecraft Creeper, stuffed Minecraft Steve and a stuffed Minecraft Zombie. I will leave milk and cookies for you. Love, Adam Mickelson Dear Santa, My name is Mirax Lipscomb. I am 7 years old. I am in second grade. I want a new bike because I am too big for my old one. I would like a new purple 3DS...
At the beginning of October, the Glasgow Clinic welcomed Dr. Keenan Kuckler as a provider, whose primary specialty is family medicine / obstetrics. Though Dr. Kuckler may be new to the clinic as a provider, many may recognize her as she previously served under Dr. Millard as a medical student. At the beginning of November, Sugg Primary Clinic welcomed Nurse Practitioner Paige Stanton to their staff, joining Nurse Practitioner and owner Dawn Sugg. Stanton, a 2010 graduate of Opheim School,...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital remains committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. As part of this commitment, we have worked closely with Billings Clinic over the years to bring specialized outreach services to Glasgow, ensuring access to care that meets the diverse needs of our residents. Recently, Billings Clinic announced that starting in 2025, they will no longer provide dermatology and urology visiting specialists in Glasgow. While this decision was made independently by Billings Clinic, we value and...
Lana Marie (Jakanoski) Koch, age 53, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Billings, Mont., with her family and good friends by her side. Lana passed after a decade- long battle with Breast Cancer. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. Immediately after burial, a reception for family and friends will be at Sam and Jeff's in Glasgow, as requested by Lana. Lana was born Oct. 10,...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 It's been around long enough that some of the locals might take it for granted. But public transit in rural areas is often a struggle in small communities across the nation. Next month will mark 40 years since Valley County Transit began their journey. While the program has made many changes over the last four decades, recent times haven't seen many large changes. Manager of Valley County Transit and Daniels County Transportation Colleen Pankratz...
The American Red Cross came to Glasgow on Nov. 19 and 20 to hold a blood drive at the VFW in Glasgow and then also hosted a drive at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital on Nov. 19. During both drives, the number of units donated exceeded goals, with 66 units donated at the VFW on Tuesday, 47 units donated at the VFW on Wednesday and a total of 44 units were donated at the hospital’s event. During the VFW drive, both days the number of donors exceeded goals for a total of 27 additional units over goal, while the FMDH drive saw three units over g...
The Valley County Hope Project Festival of Trees 20th annual fundraising event was held Nov. 22, at the Elks Lodge. With a prime rib dinner served with mashed potatoes, glazed squash and finished with an upside down spiced pear cake with caramel topping for dessert, the meal was catered by Doris Ozark and donated by Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Those in attendance for the dinner were served by the Tampico Boys 4H Club and AgWest. Throughout the previous week, and possibly longer depending...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 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...
Dora L. Radakovich, 98, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow....
Thanks to the generosity of Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH), the new and improved medical exhibit at the Children's Museum of Northeast Montana is complete with the addition of a large custom-made ambulance which was installed on Nov. 15. The medical exhibit was revamped and opened to the public in stages starting earlier this year, with several stations including a small exam table, desk, dress up gear and lots of fun play medical tools. The entire exhibit was designed by the staff of...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 Glasgow recognized its local veterans in the annual Veterans Day ceremony held at the Civic Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11. In tribute to the upcoming 40th anniversary marking the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, Vietnam veterans were the focal point of honor in this year's ceremony. Master of the ceremony Steve Page gave an update on the status of the Northeast Montana Veterans' Memorial Park in Fort Peck. He explained that, thanks to community effort,...
Community members from Valley County gathered on Oct. 29, at the Glasgow Elks Lodge for the Unity in the Community event, hosted by Two Rivers Economic Growth. The evening brought together local residents and a range of exhibitors, sharing resources and information that support and strengthen the area, underscoring the collaborative spirit of Valley County. Attendees enjoyed a roast beef dinner prepared and served by local 4H clubs, whose hard work and hospitality brought warmth and community...
Carolyn Estella (Rosin) Muggli, age 92, of Glasgow, Mont., will be dearly missed. She slipped peacefully into her Father's arms early Tuesday morning on Oct. 29, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. Carolyn was born on Dec. 1, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., to Peter and Estella Rosin. She received her early education in the Zion, Ill., school system. Lake Michigan was her playground since her family lived on a Military Rifle Range next to the lake. Marksmanship runs in the family....
Nelene A. Hallberg, age 79 of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, with family by her side at her residence in Prairie Ridge Village, Glasgow. There will be a funeral service for Nelene starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, with a reception to follow. Nelene will be laid to rest next to her parents in Pioneer Cemetery at Jordan, Mont., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. She was born on Dec. 26, 1944, in Billings, Mont., to Carl (Marvin)...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 Negotiations were completed and Glasgow City council members have agreed to give both union and non-union employees a raise this year. Mayor Becky Erickson commented that there hasn't been a raise for employees in several years. The raise adds up to 50 cents an hour, and a $1.50 raise for employees who are on call. Health insurance payments will also increase. City officials did not take a raise this year. The resolution was passed Monday, Oct. 20. An...
Carolyn Estella Muggli, age 92 of Glasgow, Mont., will be dearly missed. She slipped peacefully into her Father's arms early Tuesday morning on Oct. 29, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Lutheran Church at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, with Max Knodel officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to the Valley County Community Pool care of City of Glasgow at 314 3rd St. So. Mark attention: swimming pool...
October has been the month of bringing awareness and support for those living with Breast Cancer, including celebrating the survivors of the disease. The American Cancer Society states that breast cancer affects one in eight women in their lifetime and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Montana. With that statistic, everyone residing in Valley County either knows of someone who is currently battling the disease or is a survivor of the disease. Glasgow Courier Sports...