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Despite the recent rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline by President Obama in anticipation of December’s COP 21 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, many residents in Valley County rue the project’s demise. “It’s a poor decision,” said Dave Pippin, former County Commissioner and current resident of Glasgow. “I see it as large-scale political payback. It’s bad for the county, bad for our economy, and I think bad for the United States.” As the project floundered amid federal non-committal, jobs related to its progression evaporated in Big Sky...
City of Glasgow City Council: Ward#1 - Nanci Schoenfelder- 237 votes Ward #2- Doug Nistler - 88 votes Butch Heitman - 115 votes Ward #3 - Rod Karst - 258 votes Town of Nashua Town Council: (Two 3-year terms available) Robert Zeluff - 32 votes Michael Lee Stingley - 60 votes Judy Boyum - 66 votes North Valley County Water and Sewer District Board of Directors: (Top 2 win election) Charles K. Daniels - 38 votes Rebbecca M. Daniels - 38 votes Roger A. Davis Sr. - 51 votes Leon H. Pearce - 60 votes Town of Opheim Town Council: Ward #1 - Michael...
Cherry Creek & Milk River Levee System is a vital piece of the city’s infrastructure system that is not only critical to the welfare and safety of our community but also bogged down in federal regulation. An array of complex issues and opinions as to the solutions necessary to keep the levee system in compliance and meeting the needs of the community keep the levee system at the forefront of the city’s attention. The southernmost portion of the city of Glasgow borders the Milk River and Cherry Creek waterways and the associated flood pla...
On Nov. 3, voters across the county will elect a host of men and women to represent their respective townships. Some of the faces are familiar; others are rosy, unseasoned in the political realm. Each is assured, certain of his or her purpose and the benefit his or her election would bestow upon the citizens. The Courier provides an inside look at the contested races and the candidates vying for the seats. In Fort Peck, incumbent Mayor John Jones runs unopposed. Justin Schaaf, Kirsten Marie Holte, and Mark Sullivan, too, are unchallenged in the...
The Glasgow City Council accepted the resignation of newly-hired attorney Kimberly Deschene at its Oct. 19 meeting. Mrs. Deschene decided to put off her pursuing of a vital role in the town’s government until her youngest son graduates high school and she can relocate to Valley County. At that time, if she so desires, she may submit a bid to be hired and go through the same process as she did in being hired this summer. Peter Helland will reassume his role as the city’s civil attorney through June, 2016. Glasgow will contract with the cou...
The Glasgow City Court received a $333,167 federal grant for the establishment of an adult treatment court. “Not a lot of limited courts of jurisdiction are awarded these grants,” said City Judge Lynn Gilbert. “This is something we’ve been working long and hard on, since May of last year. I’m proud of what we’ve done; we and Valley County are very fortunate.” The court plans to hire two new workers – a Drug Court Coordinator, a position which Gilbert demands be filled by someone with a minimum five years’ administrative experience, and a...
Surrounded by her husband and children, Faithe Marie (Rasmussen) Schellinger, 72, of Kalispell, Mont., left this world to join her loved ones in heaven on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, after bravely losing a battle with cancer. Her courage and compassion during her short battle was an inspiration to us all. She was born to Alvin and Leone Rasmussen in Glasgow on Feb. 23, 1943. She spent her childhood in Glasgow with her brother, Lee, and sister Jerri, and she attended and graduated from Glasgow High...
The Board of Valley County Commissioners approved the granting of $60,000 towards the repair of Skylark Road at its Sept. 16 meeting. The motion passed unanimously — though Committee Chairman Bruce Peterson expressed concern as to the source of the funding before casting his vote. “We should request a $5,000 loan from the golf committee,” he joked. “So long as you don’t schedule the repairs during the playoffs, that should be fine,” replied KLTZ’s Stan Ozark, grinning. In times of tightened purse strings, some find solace in keeping thing...
Fifty-plus Glasgow citizens packed into the city chamber room at the Recreation Department on Sept. 8, eager to speak their mind at the City Council meeting at which they knew the summer’s landmark issue would be decided. For months, the councilpersons had debated Resolution No. 1986, the motion to provide funding for the purchase of a used Quint fire truck. For months, Firefighter/EMT Brandon Brunelle had presented the reasoning behind his department’s need, outlining in detail the declining state of its old truck and spelling out the procedur...
The Board of County Commissioners approved an estimated $10 million budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year on Wed., Sept. 9. Of that total, 40 percent will come from taxes, while the remaining 60 will arrive via government Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) on federal land, various grants, and and miscellaneous fines and fees, per Chairman Bruce Peterson. The increase from 2014-15 budget, Peterson notes, will be covered through “cash carryover, for lack of a better term.” Because the county does not collect taxes until some five months into its cal...
On Burr and Vaupel A while back I was tempted to write with a niggling complaint about Patrick Burr's reporting on a city council meeting. At that time I was left wondering if he was reporting the news or writing a novel. The wording was too ornate and confusing for what should have been a "just the facts, ma'am" report. I'm glad I didn't, as he's shaping up quite nicely. His reporting is much clearer, with fewer $10 words and flowery phrases. His latest report, about the mural at the post office, did revert a bit to that, but it was a delight...
WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY SEPT. 9-10 On Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 12 noon – 6 p.m., the Red Cross Blood Drawing will be at the VFW, 1222 US Hwy. 2 West, and Thursday, Sept. 10, at FMDH, at 621 3rd St. S. in Glasgow, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. To make appointment, call 1-800-733-2767. THURSDAY – SEPT. 10 Cub Scout Pack 898 opening meeting/recruitment night at St. Raphael's Parish Center. Open to boys from first through fifth grade. Info, call 228-8361. SATURDAY – SEPT. 12 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Flu shots at Senior Center & Parking Lot adjacent to Center....
“Fire Truck Levy” To Glasgow Residents, The proposed city resolution to create a special improvement district to fund a portion of a used fire truck has raised the question of how long the levy will be in place. The intent of this levy is for the yearly payment of $25,601.28, be paid for 15 years, until the amount of $350,000.00 is paid in full. At that time the levy will cease. If this resolution is passed, property owners will be assessed .0020 per 100 square feet on their property. An example: our family home at 640 6th Ave. North has 9,1...
One hundred fifty-five strong turned out for Glasgow's first annual Wounded Warrior Project Paint Run/Walk on Saturday morning. The event was sponsored by the Glasgow High School Student Council and the Glasgow Recreation Department. Event chairman Logan Gunderson stated that organizers had set a goal of raising $2000, a benchmark surpassed courtesy of Valley County's munificent residents and a handful of visitors. The route, a 2.5 mile loop which led walkers and runners on a winding path...
According to Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson, city residents will be receiving a notice of intent to form a special improvement district for the purpose of buying a used Quint pumper/ladder truck needed for fire protection. “A total of 1,250 letters were sent to city taxpayers,” Erickson explains, “requesting their approval or disapproval of the purchase of a used Quint platform fire fighting apparatus. An annual estimated tax amount spreadsheet based on the square footage of property and a protest form is also included in the mailing.” Erickson a...
The City of Glasgow has sent out a letter of intent to raise funds for a fire appliance asking property owners inside city limits to make an important decision in the coming weeks. The Glasgow City Council and the Glasgow Fire Department have jointly conducted a comprehensive, detailed fire protection needs assessment of our community. The results of the needs assessment indicate that the city has two unreliable and unsafe fire trucks that need to be replaced. The two trucks are a 1976 pumper...
Have You Seen ‘Tarzan?’ My children and I just spent a week in Glasgow to attend a family wedding and visit old friends. We enjoyed wonderful times on the lake and many memorable evening barbecues, some of the things that make Northeast Montana the best. Among the highlights of our stay was the Sunday performance of “Tarzan” at the Fort Peck Theatre. That is a magnificent show! I remember the Fort Peck Theatre of old, and as a long time sponsor, I have watched with interest the quality of the performances grow. The voices, the clear depth o...
July 20’s city council meeting proved a kinetic affair replete with town-altering decisions and the reactionary, hot-steam discord which oft accompanies the dynamism of purpose in such high anxiety scenarios. Change sends the flustered mind into a panic if one stops to inhale the fetid scent of its rotting roses. The council’s steady conviction towards action over the course of last Monday’s hour-plus-long session spared it from disagreement’s and miscommunication’s dual debilitations; questions into the perhaps irresponsible actions of others...
David Henry "Skip" Erickson, 67, of Glasgow, Mont., died at home after a tenacious but adventure-filled four-year battle with cancer. His was a life well lived. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Glasgow, to Douglas and Winnetta Erickson. He grew up in Nashua, with his parents and four younger sisters. From his early childhood, he developed a deep attachment to wildlife and nature. His teammates selected him as the captain of the Nashua High School basketball team. He graduated in 1966 as class...
Loren John "Larry" O'Connor was born in New York City on February 12, 1911; he was later nick-named Larry and was known by that name most of his life. Records indicate that hewas baptized as "John Francis O'Connor" on February 13th, 1911, at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Manhattan. He was orphaned at a very early age as his mother died shortly after childbirth. His father passed away a month or two later. When O'Connor was four -years-old he was sent west on what was commonly known at the time...
The Glasgow City Council approved the financing of a used fire truck for up to $500,000 on Monday night. G.F.D. holds $145,000 in its coffers which it intends to use to supplement the purchase. The proposed model for which the Department will now search is a Quint – a truck equipped with a pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders. At the meeting, Brandon Brunelle quoted the price of a new Quint as $800,000 – hence the focus on used engine options – and cites lower maintenance costs and a lower purchase price as the reaso...
WEDNESDAY JUNE 17 Hunters interested in participating in "game-damage" hunts on private land or possible management seasons this year can register online beginning Monday, June 15, with MFWP. Prospective hunters must register online by July 15 at fwp.mt.gov. Click "Hunt Roster." To register, hunters will need their ALS number. A final roster listing hunters in the order they would be contacted for a hunt will be randomly generated from all online registrations and posted by Aug. 1, on the FWP website. The hunts, if they occur, can take place...
In January 2015, the City of Glasgow and Two Rivers Economic Growth began working with Land Solutions, LLC on developing a Downtown Revitalization Plan for Glasgow. A draft version of the plan is currently available for public review at planglasgow.com. The plan is intended to serve as a guide for improving the economic conditions and aesthetic aspects of downtown Glasgow. The plan is action-oriented, with the intent that the city, Two Rivers, and partnering organizations will use it to achieve...
THURSDAY – JUNE 11 11 a.m. - “Bring Our Families Back” tour to discuss telecommuting and entrepreneurship in Montana. Glasgow area businesses and all interested persons are invited by Two Rivers Economic Growth to a roundtable event at Cottonwood Inn & Suites. 7 p.m. - The Hinsdale Board of Trustees will meet at the Hinsdale Public School Library for the purpose of considering and adopting the budget amendment. FRIDAYS – JUNE 12 & 26 6:30 p.m. - The North Valley Condo Association will be holding June meetings on June 12 & 26 at the Town Ha...
The June 1 Glasgow City Council meeting featured first readings of three proposed city ordinances. Various grandfather clauses, penalties, notice procedures, etc., may apply respectively or in combination. Ordinance No. 952 covers limitations on the number of dogs and cats maintained by households within city limits. The maximum number proposed is 3 dogs or cats total in any combination. Ordinance No. 953 would allow the construction of fences, walls and hedges within certain limits in specially designated areas of town, while Ordinance No....
