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On Aug. 14, the Glasgow City-County library obtained a new addition to the building, a stairlift. According to library director Megan Haddix, this addition was a long-time coming in order to make the building more handicap accessible and to allow accessiblity to the library for everyone. Over the past 10 to 15 years, there have been a small number of people who have mentioned not having the ability to go to the basement for various library activities and commuity meetings which results in them m...
Harvest season is upon us with some farmers already done for the season while others still have weeks to go. For those farmers who feel they are behind and are rushing to stay on schedule or get caught up, the rush to get the crops harvested can not come before safety of you, your land, your equipment and the fields near you. According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, the month of August has seen below-average dry conditions. For the past two seasons now, farmers have not had much relief in terms of Mother Nature cooperating with...
In a heavily attended city council meeting the night of Monday, Aug. 20, the City Council rejected a measure to allow the keeping of backyard chickens in city limits by a vote of four to one, with Stan Ozark casting the only vote in favor. The meeting was attended by dozens of Glasgow and surrounding area residents who provided comments for the better part of an hour followed by questions and then comment by the council members who then cast their vote.The architect and momentum behind the initiative, Madelyn House, spoke first offering up her...
When it comes to the diagnosis of breast cancer, early detection is key and Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital radiology department is helping patients do just that. With a recent software upgrade to their already state of the art mammogram machine, the radiologist, Dr. Louis Bailey, is able to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage. The software upgrade, C-View, allows the machine to create a 2D image directly from a reconstruction of the 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (TOMO) images. Instead of a patient needing to have one scan completed,...
To say Tom Boyer is not the typical candidate for sheriff is a bit of an understatement. Boyer has only a few years of law enforcement experience and unlike many, his reasons for running are not to cap off his career, or change a flawed policy. Instead, Boyer was thrust into the position of sheriff candidate by circumstances far outside his control. So who exactly is Deputy Tom Boyer? Boyer, 49, is originally from Missoula, and he says that as a young man he had intended to pursue law...
The recently formed Irle School Parent-Teacher Organization has seen some fast success in the months since they established back in spring 2018. In that time, the organization has set their priorities, initiated safety programs and successfully lobbied in support of a fence around the playground at the elementary school, a project currently in the works. The Irle PTO President Kim Turner sat down with the Courier to discuss the organization's priorities, plans and fundraising efforts as they...
This summer Hinsdale School received the Cook Fresh Award sponsored by the Montana Team Nutrition, the office of Public Instruction and Montana No Kid Hungry. The award recognizes schools for their dedication to serving nutritious school meals, cooking from scratch as well as succeeding in state requirements. Hinsdale school was nominated for this award after successfully passing a state inspection, which is required from all state schools. Thirteen schools were provided an honorable mention while four schools won the distinction of “Cook F...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session on Aug. 15. All trustees were present along with Superintendent Bob Connors and Kelly Doornek, clerk. The school representative was not in attendance. Also in attendance were a number of school faculty, Jerry and Cara Pinder, and members of the Irle School PTO. C. Pinder used the public comment period to ask about the status of a fence at Irle School and was informed it would be addressed later in the meeting. In response to a letter from a concerned parent, board trustee John Daggett utilized...
According to the Valley County Clerk and Recorder's Office as of Monday, Aug. 13, Luke Strommen had removed his name from the running for Valley County Sheriff. Strommen was unable to be reached for comment as to why he pulled out of the race. Strommen was placed on administrative leave on June 15, for an undisclosed incident being investigated by the Montana Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation. Since that time no update has been given on the investigation and no charges ha...
On a hot August evening Aug. 11, people from different generations, people with different experiences with cancer, people who have fought and are currently fighting the battle against cancer came together for the Northeast Montana Relay for Life. As a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, seven teams from Northeast Montana including Thrivent Financial, The Glasgow Courier, Strides of Hope, Praying for a Cure, Opheim Cares, Glasgow Cross Country and the Glasgow Student Council sold...
The New Stars in the Western Sky Talent Show brought together people of all ages to watch participants showcase a wide variety of musical talent at the Northeast Montana Fairgrounds on Aug. 3. Kicking off the show was Nashua native and Scobey resident Lisa Garsjo Thievin, who has been performing since she was a young child. She was a regular at the Valley County Fair Talent Shows during the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, and has traveled all over the northeastern corner of the state playing country music for dances with her husband, Willie. Gar...
With the city of Glasgow's ordinance to allow chickens set for the first reading next Monday, Aug. 20, the Courier sat down with the person behind the push to end the prohibition on the birds in backyards. Madelyn House says that when she moved into her new house she was overly excited to continue on her tradition of keeping backyard chickens. Needless to say she was shocked that city ordinances prevented chickens from being kept within city limits. House said that a couple weeks after learning...
In our Back to School supplement that was included in our Aug. 8 issue, it was incorrectly stated that 11th-graders are required to have three vaccines before entering school. Students who are entering 11th-grade are not required to have any new vaccines. For students who are 11-years-old, it is recommended to have the MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine, the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine and the Hepatitis A vaccine. These three vaccines are not required for public school attendance through grade 12. However, many colleges do require the MCV4...
The Montana Warriors on the Water wrapped up their flagship week on July 28 with a feast, an auction and a concert by the Southern Drawl Band. But not before helping 18 veterans get out on the beautiful waters of Fort Peck Lake and snag some amazing fish, build camaraderie and help them reach out for support from the dozens of programs that offer them help. According to one of the groups many organizers and volunteers, Jace Ball the emergency department physician's assistant at FMDH and a...
It will be 10 years on Aug. 28, since Carol Neufeld first found out she was living with ovarian cancer. She says she walked in the clinic that day alone stating, "I never thought in a million years that what was wrong was major." Neufeld came alone due to her family's need to get the fields harvested. When the doctor arrived and told her the news and started talking about treatment options Neufeld's first thoughts were, "What's the use." Still she persisted with treatment and surgery. Following...
John Michael Montgomery promised concert-goers his hits and the chance to show off their singing abilities. And Kentucky-born star delivered on both. The man knows his audience, crooning his "1900s" ballads, and drawing appreciative cheers from the crowd when paying homage to military members with his hit, Letters From Home. Montgomery gave the crowd what they wanted, working his way through his number one hits. From I Love the Way You Love Me to I Swear to the more upbeat Be My Baby Tonight,...
In a packed Glasgow City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 6, the council decided to move a proposal for a city ordinance to allow the raising of chickens in city limits to go to a first reading at the city council meeting, which will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Aug. 20. For weeks, organizers and supporters of allowing chickens in city limits have worked with the city to draft an ordinance that would change the current law and allow the birds to be raised in town. During that same period, those organizers have built support, over a dozen of whom were...
Democratic Candidate for the District 1 seat of the State Public Service Commission Doug Kaercher visited Glasgow last week during the Northeast Montana fair to meet and greet locals and educate the voting public on his background and motivation for running for the commissioner position. Kaercher sat down with the Courier to do the same. After being raised on the Hi-Line and graduating from Havre High School, Kaercher made his way into the commercial pilot trade before moving back to Havre to...
According to Dr. Chelsie McAllister, DVM of Valley Vet Clinic in Glasgow, canine parvovirus and distemper virus in Valley County are much higher in this region than in most. According to McAllister, the high rates are due to a lack of proper vaccination in puppies, which she says can lead to costly treatment or even death despite being preventable. Canine parvovirus targets the dog’s gastrointestinal tract causing bloody diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy. According to Dr. McAllister, the disease can be cured with costly t...
This year 4-H leaders Chaykota Christensen, Brooke Westby, Elise Strommen, Kortney Nelson and Cordell Younkin made the commitment to learn, serve and engage in their communities by participating in the citizenship tour tracing our nation's founding and history across the East Coast while learning about civics and leadership. This year the trip involved delving into their nation's history in Boston as they walked the Freedom Trail and climbed to the top of the Bunker Hill Monument. They stood at...
"So, first question, just how tired are you of doing these pre-concert interviews?" may not be the best way to open up an interview with a musician gracing the Middle of Nowhere with a concert for the upcoming Northeast Montana Fair. But with John Michael Montgomery, it offered up the chance for the country music star to express his appreciation for the chance to perform. While admitting that he didn't always enjoy such talks, he now enthuses about touring and performing, "I enjoy it a lot more...
The Domestic Violence Awareness Kickball Tournament raised over $2,500 for victims of domestic violence in northeast Montana, according to organizers Lacie Brown, Jenny McCabe and Shelly Ramsey. The event was organized to help raise funds for the Love Shouldn't Hurt organization which supports victims' services for those affected by domestic violence in Valley, Phillips, Sheridan and Daniels counties. Proceeds raised help with crisis intervention situations faced by the victim services...
