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The Fort Peck Summer Theatre troupe brought their thespian magic to Glasgow over the winter break, extending the magic of Christmas for a few more days. The FPST designed, rehearsed and produced "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on stage in the Glasgow High School auditorium Dec. 27 and 28. The Christmas classic, adapted to stage from Charles M. Schulz's 1965 television special, gave area families the chance to extend the holiday spirit with its celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. Coming to...
A new U.S. law went into effect at the end of 2019 prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. Local stores are complying with the change notifying patrons with signs at the register and on the doors as they walk in. “When a student is 18 or 19 years old, they could still be in high school and purchase products for themselves or friends. The increase in age is a real important start,” stated Valley County Health Department’s Tobacco Prevention Specialist Teri Long. “The increase in age hinders teenagers from purchas...
President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 31, via his official Twitter account, he has plans to sign the first phase of the trade deal with China on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the White House. The first phase saw Washington agreeing to cancel some new tariffs and reduce rates for other duties while China has stated they would purchase more U.S. agricultural products. In the President’s announcement, he stated high level representatives of China will be present, however when asked, the White House did not immediately respond to the inquiry on who w...
At its recent semi-annual meeting, trustees of the Glasgow High School Educational Trust awarded financial aid to seven GHS alumni who will be attending college or trade school during the spring 2020 semester. These seven are in addition to the 27 students who applied for and received awards last summer to help pay for both semesters of the 2019-2020 academic year. While this number is impressive, it could be and should be twice as high. With ever rising tuition and fees and growing student loan debt, financial aid from the GHS Educational...
January 2019 Buerkle Hangs Up His Hat - Sheriff to Retire After 43 Years in LE Former Undersheriff Faces Rape Charge - State Amends Previous Charge Alleging Intercourse with 14-Year Old Farm Bill Becomes Law With Trump's Signature Scottie Wrestling Wraps Up First Half Of Season - Competition Continues With Upcoming Rotary And Cowboy High School Ice Dawgs Drop Two Vs. Bozeman Ice Dogs New Year's Eve Sees Zero Accidents, DUIs - Search and Rescue Rides Deliver 206 Residents Home Car Shot Up On...
A convocation (also called a jubilee or a tower) of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) has settled in at Fort Peck Dam over the past few weeks. The birds, which number in the tens to hundreds, are likely migrating through for the winter or, possibly, wintering for the season near the perennially open waters below the powerhouses. According to Bureau of Land Management Biologist and Fort Peck native John Carlson, the birds tend to congregate near food sources for the winter and likely travele...
Glasgow Public Schools have welcomed several new teachers this school year. From Irle to Glasgow Middle School to Glasgow High School, these educators have already been making a difference in the lives of their students. At Irle School, the faculty has welcomed two new faces to their numbers, Ms. Cynthia Baillargeon who is the Title One teacher and Ms. Sheena Wilcox as the fifth grade teacher. Staff at the school joked that they shuffle around the staff, doing the best they can with the funds available to them. “Watch out to see if s...
This Christmas season, Zerbe Bros. is asking the community to consider adding one more gift to their list. There won’t be any need for more shopping though. Owner Galen Zerbe, at the suggestion of his bookkeeper McKenzie Kalinski, set up a drop-off container at his business for Provision International’s Share A Pair program. The Billings-based mission group collects used shoes to send overseas for people of all ages, as part of their evangelizing work. “My heart is for mission work,” Zerbe told the Courier. He expressed deep admiration for the...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) announced on Dec. 13 it will begin enforcing Emergency Rules that temporarily restrict the sale of flavored e-cigarette products in Montana. The enforcement of these rules went into effect on Dec. 18, and include the sale of all flavored e-cigarette products, including flavored nicotine, THC and CBD e-cigarette products, both in-store and online. The restriction will last 120 days. This restriction was initially supposed to go into effect on Oct. 22. On Oct. 18 however, Ravalli...
"To be quite honest, I'm blown away by it." Those were the grateful words from Pat Hallett who volunteers at the Valley County Emergency Food Bank regarding the $3,000 donated by the Knights of Columbus. "They did that so we could buy meat for December and January. Awesome, just awesome." Jon Bengochea, of the Knights of Columbus, was happy to be able to help the local volunteers, though slightly reluctant to claim the limelight. "We're a charitable organization," he said. He noted the group...
Valley County Search and Rescue is once again partnering with local wrecker companies and fire departments with support from the DUI Task Force to provide rides on New Year’s Eve. The annual program is offered free-of-charge to anyone who is unable to drive home on the holiday. Rides will be available beginning at 4 p.m on Dec. 31 and run through 2 a.m. Jan. 1. For each ride given the DUI Task Force will donate $15 to Valley County Search and Rescue up to a max of $500. Drivers this year are: Randy Isakson, S&R 263-2193 Shyanne Isakson, S&R 2...
The United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) took a major step forward to implementation on Dec. 10 when the House of Representatives announced it had reached a deal with the Trump administration. The agreement will now be sent to the Senate for a vote after the vote occurs in the House. The trade agreement, touted by the administration as a replacement to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), has lingered in the House since an initial agreement was reached in September of 2018....
Block of Bucks has been an annual fundraising tradition in the community for many years. Organized by a committee within the local Soroptimist International to raise funds that helps eligible area families purchase winter clothing and outwear for their children, this year was no different, even with recent changes in shopping options. On Dec. 6, volunteers of various ages and from area organizations stood at the intersections in front of the post office and D&G collecting funds from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on a mild December day. By the end of the...
After almost two years of uncertainty, continued negotiations and tariff increases on both sides, China and the United States agreed to a limited trade agreement on Dec. 13. This agreement, which is considered to be phase one of the deal, includes some tariff relief, increased agricultural purchases and structural change to intellectual property and technology issues. With this deal in place, new tariff rates on Chinese goods, including consumer goods such as toys, phones and clothing, that were supposed to go into effect on Dec. 15 were...
Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson kicked off the Dec. 17 city council meeting by swearing in one new and two returning members of the Glasgow City Council. Swearing in were returning councilmen Butch Heitman, representing Ward 2, and Rod Karst, who represents Ward 3. Newly elected to the council is Todd Young who will represent Ward 1 as of Jan. 1. Young is replacing Nanci Schoenfelder who represented Ward 1 for five years – two as an appointee and three as an elected member of the council, according to the mayor’s comments. Schoenfelder was also re...
The City of Glasgow is reminding residents that the city requires that homeowners, tenants and business owners clear the snow from sidewalks adjacent to their properties during the winter months. In a statement provided to The Courier the city said, “Responding to winter weather conditions requires a collaboration between the City and its citizens. The City strives to continuously improve operations to best serve citizens and appreciates all of the hard work that goes into clearing the snow and ice from our homes and businesses. The City w...
A 70-year-old Valley County man is dead from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning after a malfunction from a heating system installed in the man’s home leaked the gas into the home’s living area, said Valley County Sheriff and Coroner Tom Boyer. The body of Kenneth Portra was sent to Billings for autopsy last week after he died in his home. His wife had also been in the home but was able to call 911 and was rescued by paramedics. According to the Sheriff, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Dec. 11. The nature of the carbon monoxide poi...
GWENDOLYNE HONRUD THE COURIER The day was not exactly frigid, but it was as cool as could be. Friends and family gathered outside the Glasgow Civic Center to cheer on dedicated volunteers as they took a dip into icy water for the 2019 Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge. After spending the morning enjoying the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture's Christmas Stroll, and before the annual Parade of Lights, scores of people gathered around the temporary pool for the afternoon's...
A Decade of Crime Stats in Montana A.J. ETHERINGTON THE COURIER Crime statistics have become a tool in the race for Montana Attorney General over the last few months with statistics being thrown around to prove their points. We were left wondering what crime in Montana was actually doing over the last ten years. So, the Courier requested the Montana Board of Crime Control’s data on total crime over the last decade. They provided that data with a few caveats and we analyze it in the coming paragraphs. Crime data in the Big Sky State is a t...
Under instructors Colleen Thompson for voice and Jenna Johnson for piano, students of all ages brought holiday cheer during Thompson's students' annual Christmas program at Prairie Ridge on Dec. 4. Walking into the doors, individuals were greeted by elf Kennedy Flaten as they found a perfect spot to support those performing. With students ranging in age from six through adulthood, this annual Christmas program showcased a wide range of vocal, piano, flute, guitar and percussion abilities. The...
