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A new Glasgow Police Department officer was sworn in during the regular meeting session of the Glasgow City Council on March 20 by Mayor Rod Karst. Wyatt Miller, who grew up in Frazer and graduated from Wolf Point in 2019, started serving the community at the beginning of April. He will complete 12 to 18 weeks of on-the-job field training with the goal of attending the Police Academy for three months after the completion of the training. Though Miller admits he does not have any formal education...
Dear Glasgow School District Community Member, School funding formulas are complex and confusing. To simplify things, our district receives direct state aid payment equivalent to about 44 percent of our general funds. According to the Montana OPI document "Understanding Montana School Finance and School District Budgets," the general fund is defined as the fund used to account for the financing of a district's operation and maintenance costs not accounted for in another fund. Some examples of th...
Robert "Bob" James Golimowski, age 77, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home in Glasgow, Mont. Bob was born Dec. 26, 1945, in Buffalo, N.Y. He attended Catholic Grammar School where he quickly became friends with the nuns and their rulers. He then graduated from Emerson Vocational High School in 1965. Bob entered the Air Force in February 1966 where he was assigned to Sheppard AFB, Texas for training in Jet Aircraft Mechanics. He graduated in June 1966 as a jet mechanic and reported to...
Beloved father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend Duane W Johnson, 87, of Lambert, Mont., passed away peacefully Sunday, April 8, 2023, at the St Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. Interment has taken place. Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Sidney, Mont. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 12, at 2 p.m., at the Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Sidney, with Pastor Sione Fungalei officiating. A...
Barbara Louise (Hynum) Dorr, wife of Lee Ross Dorr, Sr. (Glasgow High School '57), passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Pattison, Miss., to Benjamin Pierce Hynum and Thelma Eloise Fife Hynum. Barbara had a big personality and never met a stranger. Everyone who knew her loved her (and EVERYONE knew her). No one loved her more than her Montana man who captured her heart while passing through on his way to Florida. Barbara and Lee raised three beautiful children and...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 24, 2013 The Valley County jail is temporarily housing prisoners from Roosevelt County, while their jail is being retrofitted, painted, fixed and cleaned. According to Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier, the extra prisoners put the jail near the top of its capacity. Laurel Anne Wageman, chosen Glasgow High School's homecoming queen last fall has been named a finalist for the 33rd annual Montana Homecoming Queen selection to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. A fake...
The Election Team at the Clerk and Recorder’s office will be running mail-ballot elections for four school districts, Glasgow, Hinsdale, Lustre, and Nashua, and one Special District, St. Marie Rural Fire District. All ballots were mailed on April 14. Glasgow School District’s trustee election has been canceled; Angie Page and Blaine White filed to retain their seats on the school board. Glasgow School District’s ballot includes one proposition. The District is asking to increase local taxes in the amount of $32,714.81 to support the gener...
The Nashua School has six candidates running for two positions on the school board. The candidates are, in no particular order, Sheila Toavs Miller, Tyler Skolrud, Teresa Kennedy, Patricia Sibley, Joe Laumeyer and William Philippi. The two open seats are now held by Toavs Miller and Matt Garsjo. In addition to voting for school board members, the Nashua ballot will also include a Building Fund Reserve levy proposition in the amount of $400,000 per year for five years for a total of $2,000,000. The vote will be a mail-ballot election and all...
Valley County native Andrew Brandt and Alabama native Dylan Ford are the newest deputies of the Valley County Sheriff's Department. Though they come from different areas of the country, their small town backgrounds allow them to quickly acclimate to the area while also looking forward to making the county a better place for the present and future. Brandt officially started as a deputy on March 21, however has been working for Valley County since August as a detention officer. A graduate of...
The Glasgow Key Club annual award and officer installation was held on April 11 at the Glasgow High School Library. Officer Installation with Kiwanis President: Daniel Berry Vice President: Michael Aho Secretary: Ashlyn White Treasurer: Vick Overbey Sergeant At Arms: TBD Snack Pack Leader: Gabe Proctor Scrapbook Leader: TBD New Members pins and certificates: Daniel Berry Kai Combs Leon Edwards Gabe Proctor Tanner White Lacey White Ashlyn White Kolbi Ross Vick Overbey Distinguished Members (50...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 17, 2013 The Keystone XL oil pipeline doesn't have its presidential permit yet, but a lot of preparation work has been done so construction can jump into action when it comes. NorVal Electric Cooperative is preparing to supply power to two pump stations that would be built in Valley County to help push crude oil from the Alberta tar sands some 1,700 miles to refineries in the Gulf Coast of Texas. Jewel Fourstar Ackerman was recently honored as the 2013 MIEA Indian...
The Scottie Recharged Committee held their first of a goal of four community sessions in order to inform the public about the Scottie Recharged project, the need for the project, and the support necessary to make the project come into fruition. According to Glasgow High School athletic director Brenner Flaten, who is also the chair of the committee, the sessions are important to have the community see what the project is about, why the project is needed and be able to ask questions of all...
For the week of April 3 through April 8 there were 11 motor vehicle stops and two reports of loose dogs. For the week of April 10 through 15, there were eight motor vehicle stops, one report of a loose dog, and two reports of loose livestock. Monday, April 3 1640 – An abandoned vehicle was reported. It is off the road and not a hazard, however there is no one around the vehicle. 2054 – Officer advised he is checking out a vehicle that is blocking the alleyway. There is beer in the center console but no one in the vehicle. The officer will kee...
Spring finally made it's appearance to the area this past weekend and it couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time. Families were able to enjoy the Easter weekend with spring like temperatures and area kids got outside for the annual Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt at Hoyt Park, near the Glasgow Civic Center, on April 8. Though the ground was still partly frozen in spots and covered with snow and ice in others, that did not deter participating children from gathering up as many eggs as they coul...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. T...
Wesley "Wes" Dale Soper, 55, Surrey, N.D., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. By his side, holding his hands and loving on him until the end were his wife and his sister. There will be no reviewal, as cremation has taken place, however, friends may sign a guest register on Friday, April 14, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, N.D. A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran...
The DUI Task Force has created a one-page essay contest for high school seniors living and attending school within Valley County. Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Eligibility 1. Must currently be a high school senior in Valley County. 2. Must have plans to attend a college or trade school upon the completion of high school graduation. 3. Contestants must not have a history of Minor in Possessions, Driving Under the Influence or have any drug or alcohol related infractions. Requirements Essays must be typed, double spaced, and 500-700...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Glasgow residents were invited to meet and question the educators who have applied for the position of principal of Glasgow High School. The three candidates, Linda Hudyma, Stephen Pinsoneault and Shawnda Zahara-Harris, rotated through sessions with teachers, administrators, the school board and community members. As Glasgow moves ahead on a city growth policy, a decision must be made about the type of planning board the City Council wants. The planning...
After the cancellation of the Glasgow Invitational due to weather conditions, Valley County track and field athletes officially started their season this past weekend during the Wibaux Invitational in Glendive. The Lustre Christian boys took third place out of 20 teams with 74 points. The Scottie boys finished in fifth place overall out of 20 teams with 44 team points while the Scottie girls also took fifth place out of 22 teams with 45 team points. Freshman Khye Gamas took the podium with...
The Scottie Booster Club is currently accepting applications for 2023 Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships. The competitive annual scholarships are awarded to Valley County’s graduating seniors (Class of 2023) who played basketball in high school or who plan to pursue a degree in a medical or health-related field. Other considerations for scholarship awards are community service, academic achievement, and financial need. Deadline for 2023 applications is Friday, May 5. Applications are available from guidance counselors in Glasgow, Hinsdale, N...
Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of women educators, is offering scholarships in the amount of $500 to be applied to the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must be: (1) a graduate of any high school within Valley County and must have a sophomore status or higher (copy of transcript) in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in education at any accredited college or university. (2) A teacher employed by a Valley County School District (copy of pay stub) who is working on an advanced degree in education. Applications can be o...
The Scottie Field Recharged committee invites the community to attend a community meeting on Thursday, April 13, 7 p.m., at the Glasgow High School Auditorium. All community members are encouraged to join the Scottie Field Recharged Committee, Glasgow Public Schools Administration, GSD Board of Trustees, and coaching staff for this important informational meeting on this project. Jared Petrino with FieldTurf – Calhoun Manufacturing and U.S. Installation out of Wyoming will also be present to d...
The Glasgow High School Student Council recently dedicated their display of Glasgow High School graduates deployed overseas to the memory of Staff Sgt. Aaron N. Holleyman Staff Sgt. Holleyman was a Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, who passed away Aug. 30, 2004, near Khutayiah, Iraq. A 1996 graduate of Glasgow High School, Holleyman was a quiet student with a soft southern accent who participated on both the football and baseball teams. His...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. T...
Benjamin "Ben" Henry Math, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Yuma, Ariz., after a short illness. A service and burial at the Saco cemetery will be held at a later date. Ben was born June 1, 1939, in Malta, Mont., to Henry and Edna (Fewer) Math, the oldest of three siblings. He was raised on the family farm, in the Plainsview area, north of Whitewater, Mont., where he rode his horse to the country school and then graduated from Whitewater High...
