Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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After longtime Valley County Attorney Nick Murnion left his position to become Montana's 16th Judicial District Judge, the position has now been filled. Dylan Jensen, deputy attorney for Valley County, was appointed with a 3-0 vote by the county commissioners. Casey Moore, a public defender for Montana, was the other applicant interviewed. Jensen is a graduate of Hinsdale High School and University of Montana's Alexander Blewett III School of Law....
On July 7, the Montana Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte and running mate Leslie Robinson were at the Busted Knuckle Brewery in downtown Glasgow for a meet and greet with Glasgow residents. The event was scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. and the popular venue was full to capacity. The Courier reached out to Gianforte and Robinson via Aaron Flint, campaign spokesmen, to get some details on just a few of Gianforte's positions. Flint was asked how Gianforte and Robinson plan to help...
There was a heck of a turnout at the official opening ceremony for the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Park on July 4. Kelly Siefert from The Buzz, commented that it was the busiest event he'd seen at Fort Peck since the 1970s. As attendees located parking and took their seats, Hailey Stone sang and played piano, followed by members of the GHS band, who performed "The Star Spangled Banner," (dressed to the nines in full regalia). After an invocation from Mr. Jason Myers, Master of...
Bernice (Johnson) Herman, Class of 1932, is riding her scooter five years ago, at the Nashua All-School Reunion Parade. She has the distinction of being the Queen for the Nashua All-Class Reunion this year because at 102 years of age, she is the oldest registered alumni. See story on page 6A... Full story
Milk River Days was a big success in Hinsdale over the holiday weekend. Montana Street was bustling during this year's parade, as were the rodeo, street dance, and other festivities.... Full story
Glasgow Boy Scout Troop 861 spent the Independence Day Weekend serving food at both the John Hahn Memorial Softball Tournament and the dedication ceremony for the Northeast Montana Veteran's Memorial in Fort Peck. The Scouts are hoping to raise the funds necessary to take the six-man troop on a week-long canoeing expedition in the Minnesota Boundary Waters during the summer of 2017. The trip would consist of over 50 miles afloat on the boundary waters guided by local professionals. The trip...
When I spoke with Glasgow's Sarah Schindler at the Busted Knuckle on June 16, she was well within striking distance of completing her ride across Montana to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Contemplating her goal of crossing the North Dakota state line, she grinned and said, "I'm so close I can taste it." Three weeks later, Schindler says, "I feel like my work is just starting. Suicide prevention starts with us on an every day level, from being kind and understanding people, to...
Angie Frost had worked for Valley View Home (VVH) as the Dietary Manager for over two years when she was unexpectedly let go the week of June 14th. Health Management Services (HMS), the managing agency that operates VVH, told Frost that she was being let go due to her poor performance in the recent Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) inspection. “I’m not exactly sure why I was let go,” explained Frost, “because we did the same things we always do.” Frost blamed a lack of training offered by HMS for the reasons b... Full story
It’s going to be a hot night on the town for Independence Day this year (even if it is a Monday). The Glasgow and Long Run Fire Departments have teamed up with Gene Hartsock and the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to put on a fireworks show at the fairgrounds on July 4, weather permitting. Official start time: Around dark. Don’t miss it! And don’t forget to start your day at the opening ceremonies for the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial site. The day has finally arrived! Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be refreshments and live music, as well...
Personnel changes again dominated the regularly-scheduled school board meeting held in Nashua on June 21. Following board approval to hire an English teacher (Terri Kaufman) and several classified staff, the trustees also approved student attendance agreements for two students transferring to the Glasgow School District. Affected by the student transfers, the north bus route was revised and all bus routes were approved for the 2016-2017 school year. Toward the end of the meeting, the board voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent...
In the movie Field of Dreams, Ray Kinsella hears a whisper telling him, "If you build it, he will come," while he walks through an Iowa cornfield. In Malta on June 26, the tireless efforts of a group of Malta residents, countless donations of time and money by Phillips County businesses and folks combined with a beautiful donation by a Rock 'N Roll legend turned an empty field into a place of dreams as the city's skatepark officially opened. They built it, and he came. "The turn-out is...
The first time I walked into Leona Knutson's Sweet Memories on Montana Street in Hinsdale, it was half by accident. Noticing a sign for coffee and ice cream on the otherwise sleepy thoroughfare, I swooped in for a pick-me-up, only to be confronted with something like a full-service eatery and two of the nicest people in Northeast Montana. I say something like full service because Leona and husband Lonnie (Swede) have a limited, rotating food menu: Just one breakfast dish per day and a short...
In response to mounting challenges in resident care at Glasgow’s Valley View Home, Health Management Services, the management company hired to run the facility in 2014, has fired at least one long-term employee in recent days. With as many as three local individuals falling victim to what HMS’s Karly Kruckenberg described as “personnel changes,” questions abound regarding VVH’s staffing capacity and HMS’s longterm plans for the much-loved local institution. Following a troubling quality assurance review by state inspectors (see “Valley Vie...
Parker Kulczyk The Courier In Valley County District Court on June 20, 2016, former Fort Peck Fine Arts Council Executive Director Mary Strand was sentenced on five felony counts of theft by embezzlement and money laundering. In attendance included many members of the council, as well as four witnesses of the prosecution. Montana Probation and Parole Officer Pam Heikens was first of four witnesses called to the stand. State of Montana Prosecutor Dylan Jensen asked if she had reviewed the plea agreement that was signed by the defendant, which sh... Full story
The Nature Conservancy recently secured a conservation easement on 15,959 acres of land north of Glasgow on the Carroll ranch. The easement, which encompasses all of the private lands along the northern border of the Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area, will help conserve of one of the most intact grasslands on the continent. The Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area is the largest proposed grassland wilderness in the Great Plains. The easement and surrounding public lands comprise 21 miles of habitat and are predominantly grasslands, but also... Full story
The Garrison United States flag will join the Montana flag, the POW/MIA flag, and six branch of service flags to fly majestically in the wind on July 4 as the Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial officially opens. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the site in Fort Peck. Ann Kulczyk of Glasgow chairs the Opening Ceremony Committee and she invites everyone to attend this historic event. Guests of honor will be World War II, Korean War, and disabled veterans and seating will be provided for them....
An explosion of currently unknown origin demolished and burned a northwestern Glasgow home Friday, June 10, at 6:22 a.m. badly injuring the occupant and completely destroying the home. According to Brandon Brunelle, Glasgow's Fire Chief, "There was an explosion followed by the house being totally engulfed in flames." He added that crews from the Glasgow City Fire and Valley County Long Run fire departments responded with a total of three engines and 13 volunteer firefighters. The flames were...
If it can't be grown, it must be mined. These words were repeated several times to Venture Crew 2861 and Boy Scout Troop 861 this past weekend as they traveled to Butte to earn their Mining in Society merit badge. This merit badge was released in 2014 and was developed so that Boy Scouts across the United States would be exposed to the mining industry, learn why mining is important to our society and the everyday things that they use and depend on. The scouts met Assistant Professor Chris Roos...
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Robert J. Willenborg, 59, of Buena Vista, Colo. Valley County Search & Rescue assisted in the removal of Willenborg’s vehicle, a white pickup truck, from the Missouri River near Boy Scout Park, where it was discovered submerged by a local boater on June 12. Willenborg is described as 6 feet tall and approximately 200 pounds. Sheriff Meier confirmed the man’s status as missing and presumed drowned. The Sheriff’s Office can reached at 228-433... Full story
Montana’s election primary was held last week on June 7. For the Democrats, Valley County voted 344-337 for Hillary Clinton, while Bernie Sanders won at the state level. On the Republican side of things, Donald J. Trump took landslide victories at the county and state levels, with 496 county residents opting either for one of Trump’s opponents or “no preference.” For Montana governor, incumbent Steve Bullock took the Democratic nomination while Montana entrepreneur and political newcomer Greg Gianforte took the Republican vote. Republi...
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Miss Montana Pageant in Glendive. Before going, I thought it would merely be formal event with contestants having little ability to express themselves. I found out otherwise. The 11 contestants all brought something different and unique to the pageant, which made it entertaining to attend. Naturally, I came to show my own personal support for Abbi Helland, of Glasgow. Not only was I covering the event, she is also a friend. Each contestant... Full story
