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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Ms. Denise Winchester's second grade Reading Challenge Group dressed up as American heroes and figures from American history, both past and present, on March 21. Members of the community were invited to visit the Living History Museum, where 16 second-graders dressed up as famous Americans, including Sally Ride, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, George Washington, Clara Barton, among other distinguished members of history. Not only did these students look the part, but also truly embodied their famou... Full story
Courtesy of the Glasgow High School Student Council, Executive Director of Zoo Montana in Billings Jeff Ewelt brought special guests to Irle School and the Children's Museum on March 22. Ewelt made his first appearance in Glasgow with special guests last year, and much to the excitement of children and families, he returned with different friends. This year, a box turtle named Roxy, a tarantula, a gopher snake, a chinchilla and a screech owl were introduced to area residents of all ages. The... Full story
Few people hear nursing home and think of physical activity or restorative therapy, but for Valley View Home's Certified Nursing Assistant Kelcey Arnold that is exactly what she thinks about. Arnold has been a CNA at the home for 11 years and has worked over the last couple of years as a restorative aide. As a restorative aide, Arnold's goal is to work with the resident and with FMDH Doctor of Physical Therapy Rob Martin to incorporate a daily physical activity routine into the residents' daily... Full story
Taryn Stebleton has served in the Valley County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for four years. In that time, she has gained experience with payroll and certifying elections while working her way up to her current role as Deputy Clerk and Recorder. Stebleton was born in Great Falls, but has roots in Valley County. Born to a pair of Hinsdale High School graduates, Stebleton has spent the majority of her adult life working and living in the area. Stebleton began working at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in 2014 and says it’s a job she is passi... Full story
Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle told the Courier that a Glasgow resident was arrested on DUI charges, as well as disorderly conduct, in the early hours of March 18. At press time, the driver remains in the Valley County Detention Center. George Beckett also remains in the jail at press time on drug charges originating out of Phillips County, including possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Sheriff Buerkle asked that the public be reminded to turn on headlights when driving in the heavy fog. Valley County Commissioner... Full story
MSU Extension has teamed up with Dr. Erik Adams, a researcher at MSU as well as a physician who is a specialist in musculoskeletal medicine, to see if we can create better treatment strategies for osteoarthritis. Our goal in osteoarthritis treatment should not just be pain relief, which is of course important, but also making sure you are able to work and keep your agricultural operation productive. This starts with understanding the issue better, which is why we have developed a survey that we are deploying in ten Montana counties, including... Full story
Ashley Stephenson has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician and the Memory Care Unit Coordinator at Valley View for eight years. In that time, she has worked hard to make the memory care unit, where they care for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's, at Valley View Home a better place to live. Stephenson has worked to implement "memory boxes" which use memorabilia from a resident's life to calm and divert residents who may experience anxiety or other reactions to... Full story
After a six year hiatus, a large number of supporters were drawn to the Cottonwood Inn on March 16 for the Valley County Lincoln Reagan Dinner. Glasgow native Aaron Flint, host of the conservative talk radio show Montana Talks, served as emcee and carried a sense of positive energy albeit with maybe one too many Hillary Clinton references. In hopes of wooing donors and winning votes, the night featured Republican candidates looking to secure the Party's nominations for U.S. Senate, public... Full story
Students at the middle and high school in Glasgow are gearing up to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use as part of Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 21. Kick Butts Day is an annual day of youth activism and leadership against tobacco use, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Thousands of events are taking place across the country to stand up to corporate tobacco companies, which target youth as “replacement smokers” as their current customers quit or die. This year, Kick Butts Day is focusing attention on the pro... Full story
Valley View Nursing Home hired Navy Veteran Frank "Wes" Thompson to take over as the permanent administrator for the home. Thompson will be the first permanent administrator to fill the role at Valley View since the dismissal of Health Management Services in early 2017. Prior to the hiring of Thompson, the position was held by interim administrators Judy Melin and Kent Hanawalt. Thompson, a native of Texas, joined the Navy out of High School as a Corpsman, or medic. After serving some time... Full story
When forced to take their toddler daughter to the emergency room on Oct. 10, 2017, the last thing on the minds of Lacey Brelje, and her husband, was to grab a phone charger. But, hours later they sat with their other toddler in the ER waiting room unable to inform their family of their problem or to get a ride home for the uninjured child. It was that moment that Brelje started thinking of things her employer, Nemont Wireless, could do to help the situation. "It happened around bedtime,"... Full story
School closures are few and far between in Northeast Montana, even with the severe weather that is typical for the region. Following the recent weather event that was reported on in the Courier (It’s Snow Joke, March 7), one of the most asked questions was, “When was the last time schools closed in Glasgow?” While school administrators were unable to answer the question, a few Courier readers pointed us in the right direction. Prior to the cancellation of classes on March 5, the last known school closure in Glasgow was in February of 1978.... Full story
As of Monday, March 12, the window to file for open Valley County positions has officially closed. Final additions to the unusually long list of names includes Joe Horn for sheriff, Christine Gamas for justice of the peace, and Darwin L. Johnson has filed for a committeeman position for the Valley County Republicans, Precinct 34. Improvements are in process at the Council on Aging building across the parking lot from the courthouse at 328 4th Ave S. A new floor has been installed in the kitchen. County Commissioner Paul Tweten told the Courier... Full story
Following the March 12 deadline to file as a candidate in Montana’s November election for House District 33, which covers Malta to Glasgow, and 34, which covers Glasgow north to Scobey and around to Cubertson, were decided by default as the candidates ran uncontested for the election. As a result, Casey Knudsen will remain the representative for House District 33 and Rhonda Knudsen will replace her son, Austin Knudsen, as House District 34’s representative.... Full story
Temperatures will be warming up in the Upper Yellowstone and Upper Musselshell River basins with readings in the fifties to lower sixties by mid-week. That will allow tributaries to start sending water and ice into the main stem rivers. Generally, it takes about five to ten days to evacuate ice out from the Billings area all the way through the Lower Yellowstone River. Things will take a little longer in the Milk and Poplar River basins as temperatures are not as warm, but it won’t be too far behind the other two. Two-thirds of Montana’s ice ja... Full story
Three days ago, the National Weather Service in Glasgow began warning northeast Montana residents: expect a winter storm that will bring heavy and blowing snow. In the days following, the warning was updated and enhanced multiple times, but the NWS never wavered when predicting the severity of the event. Residents were told to expect up to 12 inches of snowfall in some areas, and strong winds that could create blowing and drifting snow. As of Sunday afternoon, the forecast was proving to be... Full story
Valley County District Court has issued felony warrants for Hunter Vegge, Cassandra Washington and George Beckett on a range of charges, including possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute, possession of dangerous drugs, and various additional charges and misdemeanors. Sheriff Vernon Buerkle told the Courier that there were no serious injuries or wrecks at press time on Valley County roads during the recent weather event. He expects most roads and highways to be clear by March 7, but asked to remind residents to watch for drifts... Full story
Dana Nixdorf has worked at Valley View Nursing Home since 2004 with a few exceptions. Following last years change in management she returned to take over as the Director of Nursing (DON). She sat down with the Courier to talk about the implementation of a new nursing apprenticeship program being launched at the home, a program she believes will draw people into the nursing profession as well as let Valley View invest in their employees and improve long-term retention. The apprenticeship was... Full story
The Fort Peck Senior Citizens are sponsoring the fun walk/run across the face of Fort Peck Dam on March 17, 2018. It is called “SLAM THE DAM 4: Run with the Wind”. This is a non-competitive walk/run, and no times will be kept. On the morning of March 17, the committee members will decide which direction the walk/run will go based entirely on the direction the wind is blowing that day. That means hopefully, the wind will be at your back, if it is blowing at all. Watch for signs as you arrive or listen to the radio to see from which side of the d... Full story
Erika Bengochea was recently appointed as the President of the Valley View Home Foundation Board following the expired term of Ken Jansa of Valley Bank. Other changes to the foundation board include the installment of Mike Slaats of All Seasons Hardware as vice president; Lori Viste of First Community Bank as secretary and treasurer, and the addition of Teresa Breipohl to the board. Other board members include Opheim farmer Jeff Larson and Arron Franzen of First Community Bank. Bengochea, a native of Glasgow and co-owner of United Insurance... Full story
