Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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For many years, my family has had farm land under the Glasgow Irrigation District. That is part of the larger Milk River Irrigation System that brings water all across the Hi-line, over 700 miles from the Mountains to the irrigated acres in Blaine, Hill, Phillips and Valley Counties and to many cities and communities for their drinking water. A structure on that system at St. Mary failed some years back. The Bureau of Reclamation has been working to get it properly repaired. I, and I am sure... Full story
As a farmer, I know firsthand that good things take time. Every year, I plant my fields with crops like wheat, barley, peas, and saffron, and in July, August, and September, I harvest those crops and reap what I’ve sown. Writing laws is much the same – and this fall, after a long spring and summer of working with Republicans and Democrats, Montana is set to reap urgently-needed upgrades to our crumbling infrastructure and strong economic growth across our state, thanks to my bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law by the pre...
I’m running to be the next member of Congress from Montana’s eastern district because I’ve devoted my life to this state’s people, land and wildlife. It pains me to see our lone representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, Matt Rosendale, ignore the needs of the people he was elected to represent. He voted against badly needed pandemic relief across Montana and the rest of America, declines to challenge the price-gouging of corporate meatpackers who are driving family ranchers out of business and disregards the interests of workers...
• Current age? 60 • How long have you lived in Glasgow? "All my life (outside of college years)." • Why should voters pick you? "I have the experience from being on the council for over a decade; I have the leadership experience (past and current board positions); I have the desire to continue to serve the people of Glasgow." • What experience do you bring to the table? "I have served on the Glasgow City Council for over a decade (currently the President of the Council). I am the Preside... Full story
Constance "Connie" Terry left this world on the evening of Sept. 22, 202,1 at home, surrounded by her family. Her passing was peaceful. Those that knew her were blessed and she will be forever missed. Connie Terry first blessed this world in the early morning of July 17, 1926. She was the second child of Frank Arthur and Marjorie (Frow) Whitmus. The family later increased in size to a total of 11 children. The family farmed the homestead near Vida, Montana. They were a family of the depression.... Full story
The 2021 Northeast Montana Fair flew into the history books with high flying stunts and an utter lack of fear of fire. Highlights included the 4-H Horse Show, RCAN Old MIL Ranch Scramble, PRCA rodeo, Octane Addictions Motorcycle Show, Milk River Motorsports Demolition Derby, and a finale concert starring grammy award winning country band, Diamond Rio....
The 2021 Milk River Motorsports Demolition Derby was a huge draw to the fairgrounds this year, with the bleachers packed and the announcer several times having to shoo off excited youngsters crowding the fence dividing the dirt arena with the audience area. Jace Hinton won 1st Place. Elizabeth Nyquist won 2nd Place. Taylor Crohn won 3rd Place....
What is the first thing you do when you enter a vehicle? "Put on my seat belt," replied Abigail Kulczyk, 14, an incoming freshman at Glasgow High School who recently completed a Driver's Ed course taught by Chuck Barstad. What is the second thing? "Check my mirrors," Kulczyk said. Barstad taught her well. Earning a driver's license as a teenager is one of the greatest accomplishment's in a young person's life. To help Valley County students earn their licenses, Glasgow Schools offers the...
Crazy motocross stunts, wild horses, fair food and a demolition derby are many of the main attractions sure to thrill attendees of the 2021 Northeast Montana Fair starting Saturday. The fair was largely canceled in 2020, due to COVID-19, but is returning this year, sans a carnival. Last year, "we canceled all the big events, the night shows," said Paul McColly, Chairman of the Valley County Fair Commission. "All we did was the 4H and the Open Class entries. Livestock. They put a lot of work...
The Hinsdale Rodeo served up a dose of traditional Americana for the annual Milk River Days event Saturday Night. American flags and country music set the stage for a western tradition. Anna Brown and Blake Ozark kicked off the events with a trick riding demonstration thrilling the crowd with their daring acrobatics. Local favorite Chisolm Christensen kept the crowd going by winning the saddle bronc riding with a score of 61, before heading downtown where he continued to entertain crowds with a...
Astronomical lumber prices led one Hinsdale man to an ingenious work around, using used pallets in place of plywood. And, while unintentional, re-purposing the resource is also environmentally friendly. "I guess we have to be pretty honest," Jerry Larsen told The Courier during a tour of his build site in the north end of Hinsdale last week. "I wanted to build a garage over here, improve this land a bit, and i did not want to pay $50 for a piece of plywood. I figured out how to do this without...
The Glasgow City Council continues to explore options to replace the nearly eight-mile-long raw water transmission main supplying the precious resource to municipal customers. As the water main connecting the Missouri River with the city of Glasgow's water treatment plant continues to erode, the city may face costly spot repairs to keep the system running, engineers say. The current 20" main - stretching 7.8 miles to a valve vault Southeast of town - was installed in 1987, and has experienced...
It was Cari Knolls lucky day last week as she learned she had been drawn to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics, USA. She had no idea she had been chosen when waiting with a crowd of well-wishers last week at the Milk River Activity Center. Scott Held, Montana Special Olympics Sports Director, drove all the way to Glasgow from Helena to give Knolls the good news in person. Knolls is one of 15 athletes who will represent Montana at the upcoming games. She will complete in track and field. After...
The Local Soroptimist International of Glasgow was organized to support and improve the lives of women and girls. The local Thrift Store is the main source of income to achieve this goal. WE donate approximately $38,000 a year to Valley County and the Glasgow community. This money is distributed in many forms: dental assistance, classroom projects, Milk River Activity Center, Scottie Day Care, Childrens' Museum, Valley View Home, Women's Christmas and Easter gifts. And, most recently, a pledge... Full story
Sometimes, Wise guys finish first. That was the case at the 2021 Catfish Classic when Bobby and Robert Wise took the top slot. The Billings-based father-son duo reeled in a whopping 39.29 pounds of catfish on the main river channel. They unseated last year's champions, Dan Dupea and Eli Dupea, also both of Billings. The 2020 grandfather-grandson championship team finished in 23rd place this year, with 22.15 pounds. The Wise team had notched four Top 10 finishes in eight years of competing in...
Memorial services for Brian S. Stotts, 58 of Glasgow, MT are at 11 a.m., Friday, June 18 at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Tim Tharp officiating. Inurnment will be in the Sidney Cemetery, Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Memorials may be made to: The Special Olympics or a charity of one choice. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Brian Shawn Stotts was born in... Full story
Dear Editor, I read with interest the 'Courier Memories' published in the May 12 edition of the paper. It was mentioned that in 1946, the War Department "solicited the help of South Dakota's St. Patrick to wage a one-man war on the poisonous snakes at Fort Peck Dam." The article suggested that the large rattlesnake problem, at the time, was caused by a migration of rattlesnakes due to the impounding of water in Fort Peck reservoir. I had to chuckle about that, because I know for fact when the...
Marlys C. Mercer, 96, passed October 29, 2020. She was born June 21, 1924 in Hinsdale, MT to Robert J. and Alice (Jones) McElvain. She was the oldest of 4 children. Upon graduating from Hinsdale High School in 1942 she went to Seattle to work in the shipyards and for Boeing in the war effort. She was proud to be a Rosey the Rivetter. While in Seattle, Marlys met George R. "Sam" Mercer. They were married in North Carolina on January 6, 1945. They had two children, Gary Robert and Terry Lee. They... Full story
As the raw water transmission main connecting the Missouri River with the city of Glasgow’s water treatment plant continues to erode, the city may face costly spot repairs to keep the system running, engineers say. The current 20” main — stretching 7.8 miles to a valve vault Southeast of town — was installed in 1987, and has experienced seven leaks since 2003, according to Jeff Ashley, Morrison Maierle senior process engineer. Morrison Maierle is a consulting firm which provides infrastructure planning for city, county and state governm...
August 31, 1954 – March 13, 2021 Our beloved brother Dean, age 66, passed from this earth at Lakeview Lodge in Redwood City, California under the care of VITAS Hospice. Dean lived in Glasgow, Montana for all but his last few years, and he loved his hometown! Dementia and related health conditions were a struggle in his last years. Dean was the youngest child of Mary Ann and Leonard Moen of Glasgow, the boy they had been hoping for. He joined 3 big sisters: Gwen, Norma, and Ruth, and was f... Full story
Lifelong Saco, Mont. Resident, Brett Allen Whitaker, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side Wednesday morning, March 10, 2021 from pancreatic cancer. Brett was born on May 6, 1962 to Donald and Barbara Whitaker in Malta, Mont. He was raised on the Whitaker Ranch north of Saco where he was involved with farming and ranching. He attended elementary and high school in Saco, graduating in 1980. During high school, he participated in basketball, pep band, 4-H and FFA and was... Full story
February 8th was the 26th day of the 67th Montana legislature. Montana law says that we can meet for 90 days and must approve a balanced budget. Thank all of you who have reached out with phone calls or emails. I appreciate your input and will vote my conscience, experience and most of all with God as an advisor. Committees have confirmed the director positions and governmental boards. In Senate Ag we confirmed, and await the final vote of the Senate floor, Mr. Mike Foster. Mr. Foster is from... Full story
Merle Anthony "Tony" Weeres passed away at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont., on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, following a bout with pneumonia. Tony was born in Havre, Montana, on December 9, 1953, to Merle and Patricia Weeres. His early years were spent in Harlem, Mont., and the last several years have been in Glasgow. Tony's life was spent struggling with developmental issues due to PKU (Phenylketonuria), a very rare chronic disorder. Today all babies born in the United States are t... Full story
Betty Lou Fuhrmann, 82, of Glasgow, Montana passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. Betty was born February, 25, 1938 in Wheeler, Montana to Albert and Freda (Kuszmal) Sailer. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1956 and shortly thereafter married Gary Fuhrmann. Gary was in the United States Navy and the couple traveled and lived in California and Arizona during his tour. Once Gary was discharged the couple moved back to Glasgow and has made it their home since. Betty worked at IGA,... Full story
Ron Garwood's stories flow like a river from him, bending into an unexpected oxbow as the story twists and turns, drifting off into tributaries as asides from the main flow, and erupting into rapids as they evoke laughter. "The stories jump around a lot but that's just how my writing is," he said at a book signing at the Pioneer Museum on Dec. 19 for his collection entitled, Ron's Ramblings: Characters, Critters and Us Cantankerous Rednecks. Though he is a self-proclaimed redneck, and proud of i...
