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This year, once again, the Glasgow Kiwanis Club will be raising funds by ringing the bell. We are looking for volunteers to help us raise funds to be used for service projects and support of organizations such as the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, the pool project, Valley County 4-H Clubs, Scouts, Bring Up Grades, Snack Pack, Key Club, Builders Club, the Easter Egg Hunt, Milk River Activity Center, helping the Chamber sponsor the Bag Pipe Band for homecoming, singing carols at Prairie Ridge, Nemont Manor, and the Valley View Nursing home as well...
Courtesy Photo / For the Courier Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team members Kimber Dulaney (l) and Abigail Kulczyk (r) had a once in a lifetime experience on Aug. 31, when they met nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky during her book signing event at the James Memorial Art Center, in Williston, N.D. Among her Olympic accomplishments, which included winning two gold medals, a silver medal and a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her memoir, Just Add Water: My Swimming Life, was published...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 The old neon sign is nostalgic for many in the Glasgow community. It's probably one of the few neon signs of its kind left in the area. The bright flash of red, with a touch of green, is familiar to locals and something people were excited to see turned back on after a short hiatus. Sam's Supper Club was sold to new owners not long after the tragic death of Barb Marsh, co-owner of the restaurant. Joe Younkin finalized the sale several weeks ago to the new...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 30, 2014 It was a bittersweet ceremony as the Northeast Montana Relay for Life began on Friday, July 25. The young, the old, the healthy and the sick gathered with one mission in common, to raise funds to fight cancer and to take a stand against something that impacts almost everyone. The ceremony had some changes this year, and it still was a success. The total raised for the relay was $45,371.40. That amount is what has been raised over the year with other...
The Thunder had a prime showing at their Divisional Meet in Glendive July 20 and 21 with three first places, seven second place showings and 11 third place finishes. Head Coach Ethan Shrader talked up his team following the meet, saying, "We had some truly great swims. Haleigh Huntsman swam her best 100-meter backstroke and fly, dropping time in both and placing second in both. Jack Miller placed second in the 50 freestyle and third in the 50 fly. Abby Kulczyk swam the 50 fly and 100 fly with a...
The GKST swimmers put several competitors in the top three in their final regular meet of the season in Scobey, July 13 and 14. "We swam great," Head Coach Ethan Shrader enthused. "Abigail Kulczyk swam her first time under 3:00 in the 200 meter IM and won, breaking the pool record with a time of 2:57. Nik Kulczyk swam the 200 IM as well and dropped 41 seconds in the event. Holt Huntsman swam a great 100-meter freestyle for a third place, and Haleigh Huntsman swam two great events with the 200...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Glasgow's Candy Cane Park is getting a whole new look that will be sweet when it's completed. The park that had gravel and not much for shade will be sporting grass and trees by late summer. The city has set aside and budgeted for the park over the last two years, and last week the project got started. The park will get grass, a sprinkler system, some new playground equipment, trees and a watering system to keep the trees green. Sarah Morales participated...
The Thunder relay teams brought home three first places from the swim meet in Lewistown July 6 and 7. The Mixed 9-10 Thunder won the 100 free and the 100 medley while the GKST Mixed 15-19 claimed the top spot in the 200 free. Individually, Dayton Markle swam away with first place in the Boys 8 & Under 25 fly while Abigail Kulczyk won the Girls 15-19 50 fly. Kulczyk also took second in the 200 IM for her age group. Kimber Dulaney finished second in the Girls 15-19 back. Molly Miller took second...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 9, 2014 After 24 years of work, no major upcoming plans come to mind except to visit family and grandchildren. Jenny Reinhardt is getting ready to hand over the reigns as Valley County treasurer at the end of this month. Her years of service followed working nearly a decade with the Glasgow City-County Library. She began working for Valley County in 1990, just before the county fair. She decided to look for a change and a challenge after working at the library and...
"We had great swims this weekend," Head Coach Ethan Shrader said about his Thunder. "Dayton Markle swam to two first places and a second place and won High Point for the 8 and under boys. Abigail Kulczyk swam in Conrad, June 29-30, and won High Points for the 15 and over Girls." Markle won the 50 free and 25 fly while taking second in the 25 back. Holt Huntsman won the boys 13-14 200 IM and Haleigh Huntsman won the same event in the girls competition. Duncan Markle took first in the boys 8 &...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, July 2, 2014 Fireworks haven't always been a tradition in the county seat. Hinsdale has a longer history of a parade and fireworks that follow in the evening, but a few years back Gene Hartsock thought enough people in Glasgow wanted a display closer to town and he decided to look into what it might take. This year the Fourth of July fireworks display will shoot off from the Valley County Fairgrounds. Hartsock started helping with obtaining a special license to purchase t...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team brought home nine first place showings from their meet in Harlem June 22 and 23. "Our swimmers looked great this weekend. "We had the best starts in the pool and were always the first ones in the water off of the starts," Head Coach Ethan Shrader said. For the boys, Jack Miller and Holt Huntsman both won individual events. Miller won both the boys 13-14 100 and 200 free events. Huntsman swam away with the boys 13-14 50 fly. Molly Miller won both the girls 9-10 10...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team competed at the Chinook Invitational June 15 and 16, and despite the chill, put several swimmers in the top two. Abigail Kulczyk won the girls 15-19 200 IM and 100 fly. She also placed second in the 50 Fly and the 400 free. Snow Saiz placed second in the girls 9-10 100 IM and 50 breast. Finley Tatafu earned second in the girls 11-12 100 IM and Brynlie Harris took second in the girls 11-12 50 back. Nikolas Kulczyk took second in the boys 13-14 50 Back. "We had a...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Local VFW Post 3107 member Art Widhalm was elected and sworn in as the Montana state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at its 92nd annual convention in Great Falls on Sunday, June 15. He became active in the VFW upon his retirement and served as commander of Post 3107 in Glasgow from 2000- 09. He was district commander for three terms before moving up to the department level. He will be at the helm of the Department of Montana until June 2015. Someti...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, in their second summer without a pool, continue to face and rise above challenges. When plans for practices at the Wolf Point pool were delayed, the Thunder rolled on. "The Wolf Point pool wasn't quite ready this week, so Poplar generously opened their doors to the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team," Michelle Huntsman told the Courier following the first meet of the year in Plentywood held June 8 and 9. "We continue to thank Glasgow and the surrounding communities for...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Preserving the local history and sharing it with future generations is a big job. The Valley County Pioneer Museum has taken on that task and they welcome visitors into the museum every third Sunday in June, in hopes to draw in new visitors. Memories remain of Baker's Jewelry when it was under the ownership of LaVern John "L.J." Baker. His children will be in town to present a new display specially built for the museum. "He wanted this in the museum; it was...
The Valley County Community Foundation Chair Doris Leader is thrilled to announce that $45,210 is going back into our community to fund projects across Valley County. The 2024 Grant Application process was very competitive with 19 applications for requests of over $98,000. The Foundation board was thoroughly impressed with the community projects going on throughout the county that ensure our communities will continue to thrive for years to come. The establishment of the Foundation was solely to provide access to capital to be used for the...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Club presented BUG (Bring Up Grades) Awards to 37 students at the Glasgow Middle School who improved grades between the second and third grading periods. They were presented with Kiwanis BUG Certificates prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, and served ice cream provided by the Kiwanis Club. Assisting were Kiwanis President Wade Sundby, Secretary Charles Wilson, Builders Club advisors Laurie Enebo and Nicole Boos and Glasgow High School Key Club students Aspen Probert, Hannah...
Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team (GKST) had an amazing 2023 season, winning State Class C, despite not having a pool to practice in! As Valley County begins preparing for a new pool, the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team is also responsible for additional costs. We are selling starting blocks for $5,000 on a first come basis. We only have eight lanes, so contact [email protected] to claim your name identified starting block. There will be other additional costs such as lane ropes, backstroke flag poles, anchors, shade protection, etc. The blocks and...
The Valley County Community Foundation would like to announce to the community that the 2024 grant application is currently open until Sunday, March 31. New this year, organizations can apply online at our website at valleycountycf.net, or paper applications can still be mailed to PO Box 304, Glasgow MT 59230. Community groups, such as 501c(3) organizations, schools, and government entities, who are working to complete a project and looking for capital funds to assist in their project are...
It Happened in December 2023 • •. Governor Gianforte Contributes Salary To Serve Hi-Line Families and Children • Winter Wonderland Kicks Off Holiday Season • Block Of Bucks Donations Down This Year • Law Enforcement Plunges For Special Olympics • Glasgow City Council Discusses Proposed Skate Park At Bundy • Record Breaking Highs For December • Erickson Named Montana Coach Of The Year • Glasgow Places First In Speech Sweeps at Medicine Lake/Froid And Fort Benton Meet • Cottonwood Inn, Sid...
January 2023 Dawgs Rock On – Defeat Cooper City Kings At Home Veterans Of The Glasgow Ice Dawgs Hockey Program Gathered For Annual NYE Alumni Game Wardens Seeking Information on White-Tailed Buck Shot And Left Near Fort Peck Lustre Boys Remain Undefeated – Added Two Wins In Their Return To The Court After The Holiday Break NC Girls Improve To 9-0 Overall Clampitt Wins Bismarck: Girls Place 17th, Boys 25th The high school Ice Dawgs added two to the win column, defeating Bozeman Ice Dogs 6-3 Frida...
For over 65 years the Glasgow Kiwanis Club has supported the Salvation Army Bell Ringing at this time of year. That will be changing, as the Ministerial Association voted to discontinue their participation in administering the funds raised and channeled through the Salvation Army in Denver. Instead, the Glasgow Kiwanis will be raising funds at Reynolds Market to help replenish their Activity Fund used for service projects and support of organizations such as the Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team, the pool project, Valley County 4-H Clubs, Scouts, Bring...
Kimber Dulaney was named the recipient of the annual Larry Baumgartner Memorial Award at the Aug. 3 Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team banquet for the 2023 season. Kimber was nominated by Coach Ethan Shrader due to her dedication to the team, even after a persistent hamstring injury cut her swim season short. She continued to travel with the team to Wolf Point daily as well as across the state for weekend meets. She encouraged the younger swimmers at practices and cheered for each success. Her...
1 Years Ago: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Although the calendar says August, the severe weather season is still going strong across Northeastern Montana. Quite a few storms moved from west to east across Valley County on Monday afternoon. They brought 40 mph. wind and half-inch hail to Hinsdale. Southeast of Baylor 1-inch hail was reported, along with more than an inch of rain. Lustre also received more than an inch of rain, all within a 40-minute window, along with the hail. Real working cowboys...
