Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Two Rivers Economic Growth will host Montana Conversations program “Montana Towns: Then, Now, Tomorrow” with storyteller Hal Sterns during the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Cottonwood Inn and Suites in Glasgow. Social will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program following at 7 p.m., followed by a dessert auction. The meal and presentation are free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Hum... Full story
On Sunday, Sept. 23, from noon until 5 p.m., at the Cottonwood Inn, SCORE.ORG will host a young entrepreneur workshop. This is an all inclusive workshop, serving pizza for dinner, that will aid in directing young people in effective startup and growth. Included but not limited to groups like 4-H, FFA, FCCLA and truly anyone starting a new business or thinks they want to learn more about doing so. This event is focused on individuals 25 and younger however if you missed the last event feel free to attend. Please RSVP to Andrew Lauckner at... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum will be hosting a Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program “Homes & Honky Tonks: Post WWII Women in Country Music” with Almeda Bradshaw on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. For working class country folk, honky tonk music became their voice of loneliness and alienation as men and women coped with the stress and adjustments of life after the atomic bomb. The 1950s suburban conformity, meant to help normalize the family unit, only contributed to feelings of victimization of both sexes. The program will examine how... Full story
On Tuesday, Sept. 18, the Fort Peck Senior Citizens will have their fall highway cleanup. For all those interested, meet at the Fish Hatchery at 10 a.m. for cleanup. Following that, lunch will be served at noon at the Fish Hatchery. All seniors are welcome to come and help.... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 12 5 p.m.- Opheim Regular Board Meeting at Opheim School. 5:30 p.m. -Christ Servants Inspired (CSI) at First Lutheran Church kicks off new year. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner following at 6 p.m. Contact Michelle or Monica 228-4862 with questions. 6 – 7 p.m. - Libertarian Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Elinor Swanson Meet and Greet at the Elk’s Lodge... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Fort Peck Multispecies Fish Hatchery in Fort Peck. The meeting is open to the public and will include wildlife, fisheries, communication-education and law enforcement updates from FWP and a roundtable discussion with CAC members. Each of FWP’s seven administrative regions has a volunteer CAC to help guide policies and programs. The Region 6 group meets three times a year. FWP ensures that its meetings are... Full story
Please join the Valley County Weed District and MSU Extension on Saturday, Sept. 22, for a Range and Pasture Noxious Weed Management Tour. The tour starts at Stoughie’s in Hinsdale at 1 p.m. with MSU Extension Agent Shelley Mills starting the program with a discussion of transportation of noxious weeds in hay and the Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage program. Attendees will carpool or ride a bus to the first stop, south of Hinsdale, to look at spotted knapweed infestations and listen to Steve Saunders, from Bridger AgVentures, LLC., discuss m... Full story
The First Lutheran Church will be hosting an interactive veterans support workshop on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Four major topics will be covered including military culture and wounds of war, pastoral care with veterans and their families, mental health services and referrals as well as building community partnerships. The event will be facilitated by Ken DuVall, a retired Montana Army National Guard chaplain and recently retired Lutheran paster with over 30 years of service in each role. Research indicates the stigma... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. THURSDAY – SEPT. 6 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Free Breakfast Exchange presented by the SCORE Organization at the Cottonwood Inn conference room. All small business-minds are invited to attend. 9 – 11 a.m. - Social hour at the Nashua Senior Center. 9 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. - Red Cross Blood Drive at FMDH. FRIDAY – SEPT. 7 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. - Free Breakfast Exchange presented by the SCORE Organizatio... Full story
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their first Indian Taco Supper of the season, on Monday Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will be a benefit for Karl Johnson. There will be a freewill offering with all proceeds going to Johnson for medical expenses. Take-outs are available and everyone is welcome. Thrivent has provided supplemental funding.... Full story
The libertarian candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Elinor Swanson will be hosting a Meet and Greet at the Elks Lodge in Glasgow from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, following a visit to Wolf Point earlier in the afternoon. These events are part of a strong, final push by the Swanson for Liberty campaign. She plans to visit more than 20 Montanan cities in the months leading up to the November election. Swanson is a Billings attorney, wife and mother of four whose campaign focuses on the federal debt and on individual rights and... Full story
On Wednesday, Sept. 5, Glasgow Middle School students are welcome to participate in the school heath fair, organized by third-year medical student Keenan Kuckler. Booths at the health fair will focus on health and wellness of the middle school student including immunizations, positive body image, confidence, healthy eating, hand hygiene, underage drinking and much more. To be eligible for prizes, students will be required to visit every booth and receive a stamp from the booth attendant in an effort to get them learning and interacting at each... Full story
SCORE Organization invites Valley County community small business minds to meet at the Cottonwood Inn conference room Thursday, Sept. 6, and Friday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., for a free breakfast exchange. Learn the free business resources and mentorship provided throughout the state and rub elbows with other up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Coffee and breakfasts will be provided. Please RSVP to Andrew Lauckner at 406-690-9660.... Full story
Bill Whitesitt, member of the USS Montana Commissioning Committee, will be presenting on the USS Montana Wednesday, Sept. 5, starting at noon at the Cottonwood Inn. The presentation will discuss the boat, including capabilities, construction and crew progress and the legacy of the first and only completed USS Montana. The original USS Montana was an armored cruiser that played a role during the Mexican Revolution and convoy duty through WWI. The new USS Montana is currently under construction and is expected to be commissioned in late 2019 or... Full story
Judy Loendorf and/or Steve Mulonet, service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you. Service officers will be in Malta on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. They will also be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 12....
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. Starting Sept. 1, new hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY – AUG. 29 6 p.m. - El Cor Del Lanes Team League Barbecue. BBQ starts at 6 p.m. and league meetings start at 7 p.m. New bowlers and teams welcome. THURSDAY – AUG. 30 Irle School PTO Fundraiser at Pizza Hut. With redemption of coupon, portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Irle School PTO. 9 – 11 a.m.... Full story
The Montana Invasive Species Council (MISC) will host an invasive species listening session in Fort Peck at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, Yellowstone Rd., Fort Peck, on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. This session will focus on the findings of a recent invasive species law review, which will also support the upcoming Montana Invasive Species Summit to be held in Helena, Nov. 15 and 16. The listening sessions are designed to allow the people of Montana to express their comments and concerns regarding current invasive species... Full story
Come to the Nashua Senior Citizen Center on Saturday, Aug. 25, for watermelon, homemade cinnamon rolls, and coffee. Serving will begin at 2:30 p.m. This is a great time to visit with friends and neighbors. The event is open to the public with freewill offering being taken. The first Sunday in September there will be a social day at the Nashua Senior Citizen Center. There will also be cards and other games beginning at 1:30 p.m. At 3 p.m., root beer floats will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend. The new school year is underway. Please... Full story
The Northeastern Arts Network has announced the schedule for their 2018-2019 Big Sky Series concert events. All performances will be at the Glasgow High School Auditorium. Kristin Estelle and the Heartstrings will perform Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Estelle was originally a classically trained clarinetist, hailing from the prairies of Malta, Mont. She eventually wound her way to the precipice of New York’s vocal jazz scene. The singer/songwriter’s melodies are full of wordplay and fun-filled jest. Her debut EP, Secrets, is a vivacious fus... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. THURSDAY – AUG. 23 9 – 11 a.m. - Social hour at the Nashua Senior Center. 5:30 p.m. - St. Marie Village Association annual meeting at St. Marie Town Hall. FRIDAY – AUG. 24 7:30 p.m. - Almost Maine at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. SATURDAY – AUG. 25 7:30 p.m. - Almost Maine at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre. 2:30 p.m. - Treats at Nashua Citizen Center. Watermelon, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls and Cof... Full story
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. WEDNESDAY – AUG. 15 4 – 7 p.m. - Beginning Band Display in the middle school music room for any students interested in doing sixth-grade beginning band. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - FWP Bowhunter Education Adult Online “Field Day” Course. For more info., call 228-3704. THURSDAY – AUG. 16 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Glasgow Middle School Orientation Day for all incoming sixth-graders and new seventh- and eight... Full story
Brunch will be served at the Nashua Senior Citizen Center, Sunday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. On the menu is pancakes, link sausage, scrambled eggs and fruit. A freewill offering will be taken. Proceeds will be used to pay for some much-needed updates to the center....
After 32 years working as a general surgeon at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Dr. Anne Williams has announced her retirement. Her dedication and achievements will not be forgotten. A farewell party will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, in the FMDH lower level conference room. All friends, coworkers, and well-wishers are welcome to attend. Dr. Williams came to Glasgow in 1986 right out of residency. The fifth graduating woman surgeon from the University of Texas Southwestern... Full story
There will be a beginning band display in the middle school music room on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m., for any students interested in doing sixth grade beginning band in the fall. There will be a representative from Eckroth Music present to answer questions, as well as to sell new and used instruments. Beginning band lessons will be offered on Friday, Aug. 17, and again on Monday through Thursday, Aug. 20 to 23, for students who want to get a start on learning to play their instruments. The lessons will take place in the middle school... Full story
The Montana VA Health Care System will hold a town hall for veterans at VFW Post 3107, 1222 Highway 2 West, Glasgow, Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. Veterans will have the opportunity to learn more about the services and programs offered by Montana VA. Senior leadership and representatives will be available to provide information, including checking veteran eligibility. The goal of the town hall is to better serve veterans by providing information about available services and benefits from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). All... Full story