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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Senior Citizen’s Center in Glasgow is once again hosting the Valley County Thanksgiving Day dinner. Don’t be confused by the venue. This is a community dinner and all are invited. The time is set for Nov. 23, from noon to 2 p.m., at 328 4th Street South. Over the past 26 years, almost 4,500 people have enjoyed the event. That said, there is always plenty of food and no one goes home hungry. The list of volunteers behind this year’s effort includes members of Glasgow High School Student Council, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint... Full story
Montana Department of Transportation Director Mike Tooley announced on Nov. 16 that MDT is scrapping the Grass Range round-a-bout project. Bob Sivertsen, one of the leaders of the effort to stop the round-a-bout, was pleased. “The people really stepped up,” said Stivertsen, adding that people have been, “signing petitions in opposition to the ill-conceived, unneeded and costly project and MDT finally listened.” Sivertsen, along with Senator Mike Lang of Malta and Rep. Dan Bartel of Lewistown, rallied contacts, personal and profess... Full story
Sarah Swanson has recently been named Milk River Watershed Alliance’s new coordinator. She will be advocating for the health of the Milk River Watershed and the rehabilitation needs of the St. Mary facilities and diversion system. With deep roots in Northeast Montana dating back to her great-grandparent’s homestead north of Hinsdale, Swanson’s Hi-Line heritage has instilled in her a drive to work to enrich rural communities for future generations, while supporting the men and women of agriculture working in acres, instead of hours. She is a... Full story
After 53 years of service to Northeast Montana, Farm Equipment Sales has announced that a letter of intent to sell has been signed with C&B Operations, LLC, headquartered in Gettysburg, S.D. In a press release, FES President and CEO Marc Swanson relayed comments made to employees stating, “After 53 years, we are excited to announce our alliance with C&B Operations, one of the nation’s largest and most successful John Deere dealer organizations. This partnership will ensure that all of our customers, employees, and communities have the con... Full story
A driver and child emerged with minor injuries after a rollover crash at mile marker 508 on Highway 2 around 8 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle. Inclement weather including ice and fog were factors in the crash, which occurred while the driver was attempting to pass slower traffic. The driver and passenger were taken to FMDH for treatment and examination.... Full story
Voters in the town of Fort Peck had big decisions to make during the only contested races in municipal elections on Nov. 7. Voters had the opportunity to vote for two four-year terms on the town council among the candidates, Tyler Skolrud, Jim Williamson and Joe French. French (with 67 votes) and Williamson (with 60 votes) came out as victorious. Voters also had to vote for an unexpired two-year term on the town council, of which only one candidate was running for the position. The sole candidate, Kerry Aakre, received 92 votes. In Fort Peck,... Full story
On Friday, Nov. 17, the Glasgow area will have a rare opportunity to view the 79-foot tall U.S. Capitol Christmas tree as it makes it’s way en-route to Washington D.C. The truck carrying this massive tree will be traveling along Highway 2, making a stop at the Valley Event Center from 3-5 p.m. Glasgow High School Student Council members will be serving hot chocolate, donated by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). Visitors can also sign their name or place a message on the tree wishing it well on it’s journey. The tree, which was... Full story
Now in its seventeenth year, the Wild Bunch Art Show is coming to the Cottonwood Inn Nov. 17-19. Wild Bunch artists include Leith DeWeese, Whitney Paju, Todd Mandeville and Connie Tveten, among others, as well as bronze sculptors Pam Harr and Harvey Rattey. Glasgow-based painter Cathryn Reitler, who has shown work with the group twice before, told the Courier that she's working nonstop to finish up last-minute work before the show. The event is scheduled to take place in the Cottonwood's... Full story
Eight Glasgow High School's JMG (Jobs for Montana Graduates) students participated in the 2017 LEAD Montana Conference held in Billings on Oct. 31. These students competed in two events, Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Leadership and a logo competition. Among 26 other entries submitted by students around the state for the logo competition, junior Ashlyn Aten's logo won first place. "This is the first time I have won something like this," Aten exclaimed. Her win is a first for the club. In... Full story
Millions of Americans need bentonite every day, but many don’t even know it. To supply that demand, bentonite mining started in Valley County on Nov. 13, on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management Glasgow Field Office. According to BLM Geologist Craig Towery, mobilizing of equipment for the mining has started. Throughout the next couple of weeks, there will be an increase in traffic in the area as the equipment comes and goes during mining operations. BLM officials would like the public to be extra cautious when driving in and around t... Full story
You may notice the driver education car rolling the streets of Glasgow these days. In one month’s time, a fresh crop of drivers will be completing their trainings. In 2006, the current Graduated Driver’s License Program went into effect. This law has a very different look and feel to it from the program that the parents of many of these teenagers completed. The Graduated Driver’s License, or GDL, is a three-step program. The first step is the TELL or Traffic Education Learner’s License. This is the license that students test for during their d... Full story
Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle confirms that jail numbers are on the rise. The number of inmates rose from 13 to 41 this week, mainly due to transfers from Yellowstone, Missoula and Ravalli counties. County Planner Rene Clampitt has Valley County atlas books for sale (complete with township, range and communities). She’s also offering excellent wall maps and folding maps featuring the county on one side and towns on the other. And the price is right: Atlas books are $30. Maps are $10. Contact Clampitt at 406-228-6222 or find her at C... Full story
The Glasgow City-County Library will be closed Nov. 13-14 so the facility can undergo a much-needed carpeting makeover. The library will be closed at a minimum of these two days. However, the project will be ongoing upon reopening. In order to complete the project in a timely fashion, some areas may be blocked off temporarily with alternative access to accommodate patrons.... Full story
It was a full house at the FMDH Foundation's annual event held Nov. 4, at the Cottonwood Inn. Board President Shelly George welcomed everyone for coming out, and discussed how important the Foundation is to our community. Wonderful hors d'oeuvres were served and the room sparkled. It was a fun night filled with wonderful friends. Dennis and Sue Garsjo probably had the most fun as they were the lucky winner of the yogo sapphire with diamonds ring, sponsored by Baker's Jewelry. They had their... Full story
Kaitlin Cusker had a close call on Highway 2 at Nashua on Nov. 4. Snow and ice combined to make a routine southbound turn a genuine cause for alarm for the local rancher. Instead of completing the turn through town, Cusker's truck and trailer veered across the center lane and ended up on the north side of the highway facing the opposite direction. Luckily, nobody was hurt and Cusker is back at work. The moral: If if can happen to a local rancher, it can happen to you. Valley County Sheriff... Full story
Valley View Home held their annual harvest festival on Nov. 3. Dudley and the Deadbeats provided music and much entertainment to not only residents but also to the community who came out and enjoyed the company. Five raffle prizes were drawn, with Tony Degette winning $100 in Chamber Bucks, Valley View's own Sally Figmaka won $50 to Eugene's, Annie Capdeville won a Valley View gift basket, Stephanie Becmer won and re-donated Fort Peck Theatre tickets, of which Angie Peterson won, and Cari... Full story
The program for Veterans Day begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Glasgow Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 11. The speaker will be Paul Kanning, an American veteran and rancher from Flaxville, Mont. Volunteers from Glasgow High School will be serving breakfast at the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Highway 2 in Glasgow from 7-9 a.m. After the ceremony, there will be a potluck at the VFW beginning at noon.... Full story
After failing to sell at auction Oct. 25, the Magruder property remains available. The property is composed of three lots located on the south side of town along Highway 42. The property was the longtime home to the Farmer’s Market. Valley County Commissioners are still looking to sell the property, considering offers at least $35,000, which is 70 percent of the opening bid at the recent auction. The property is zoned for commercial use and was appraised recently with a market value of $50,000.... Full story
Each year, the Soroptimists of Glasgow sponsors the annual Block of Bucks when Valley County children will shop for needed winter clothing. The 2017 shopping date is Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Elks. Last year, 247 children received $105 each to buy warm coats, boots and clothing. Volunteers are again needed to help these families shop. If there are any interested volunteers (age 16 and up) please contact a local Soroptimist or Lacie Brown at 406-230-2162. Volunteers are asked to be at the Elks before 8:45 a.m. Registration for families to... Full story
The Valley County Health Department’s Connie Boreson updated us on funding for the new drug incinerator we mentioned last week. Until recently, the contents of the county’s red drug collection box at Courthouse Square were sent to Billings for disposal. That option is no longer available, so Boreson, in coordination with the Valley County Sheriff’s Office, helped fill a need by securing $4,200 in funding from a Department of Health and Human Services grant via the organization’s Systems Health Department. Convicted murderer Jay Witkows... Full story
The rumors are true: The Kootenai National Forest was chosen to provide a tree to appear on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas season. This is the second tree provided to the capital from the National Forest. The tree will be cut on Wednesday, Nov. 8, and readied for the 3,000-mile expedition, which includes a series of stops in Montana communities, culminating with the official tree lighting in early December. The tree will be stopping in Glasgow on Friday, Nov. 17, as one of two whistle stops scheduled in the area. It is our... Full story
