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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Gwynn Simeniuk gave her retiring address as 2013-14 state FFA first vice president last weekend, March 27-30, in Great Falls at the Montana State FFA Convention. Simeniuk has spent a busy and adventurous year traveling around the state, visiting many of Montana's FFA chapters, attending workshops, seminars and the State Presidents Conference in Washington, D.C., and she even traveled to South Africa to learn more about their culture and their local agricultural. Her retiring address, "The Show...
As the school year is coming closer to a close, schools are getting ready for their upcoming elections. School elections will be held on Tuesday, May 6. Nashua has two Board of Trustees positions on the ballot. Incumbents Joe Laumeyer and Ryan Williams will be running against newcomers Joel Novak and Ray Yoss. Williams has been a board member since 2008 and Laumeyer has been on the board for one term, since 2012. The positions are three-year terms. Hinsdale will also have two Board of Trustee, three-year positions, up for the vote. Incumbents...
The Obamacare rollout has again gone into overtime, extending beyond the March 31 deadline to enroll for health insurance for 2014. Montana Insurance Commissioner Monica J. Lindeen on Tuesday released the following statement: “If you tried to log in to healthcare.gov yesterday to buy insurance but were unable to finalize your purchase, don’t panic: You will still be able to buy health insurance even though open enrollment has ended. “According to the latest information we have from the federal government, people who were ‘in line’ at healthcar...
Law enforcement responded in full force on Saturday, March 29, when a caller reported a bullet coming through a Glasgow area living room wall and lodging into the wall across the room. Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier said the Sheriff’s Office responded quickly to the location on Highway 2 West near the El Cor Del bowling lanes. Meier explained that they did a thorough sweep of the area and interviewed several people to find out where the shot came from. Later in the evening it was determined that a juvenile had been playing with a firearm a...
Here's an overhead view of the scene at last week's Schmeckfest in Lustre Christian High School, which was a smashing success again this year. More than 900 people were served. Guests, such as alumni from South Carolina and first time guests from Georgia, were a part of the crowd that enjoyed the evening's festivities. Next year will be the 50th event, and plans are already being set in motion. Mark your calendar now for this highlight of the Lustre school's history. – Eileen T... Full story
A large crowd gathered in the cold wind around a mound of dirt at Irle School on Monday, March 24. Students, teachers and school board members shivered in the cold, along with Montana School Superintendent Denise Juneau for a special groundbreaking ceremony. Several members from the architect company also attended as children cheered for the start of construction on their new school. Juneau told the children and others in the crowd that out of the 851 schools in the state, Irle Elementary was... Full story
This is Part 5 of a series of articles focusing on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. An African proverb states that it takes a village to raise a child. More than just the parents participate in the growth of the child, and an entire community will keep after their young. You could say that the entire village is vigilant when it comes to the raising of a child. That philosophy is something to keep in mind when tackling problems that can become much bigger. With drugs in th... Full story
It was a well researched decision for the Nashua School Board. While controversial to some of the parents and families involved, the final vote for a four-day school week came in on Tuesday, March 18. The school board approved the schedule to begin next year in a 4-1 vote. Ryan Williams, Dale Pugh, Cole Sibley and Brenda Kessel voted in favor and Joe Laumeyer against. The school calendar for the upcoming year has been posted to the Nashua school website. While Superintendent Jennifer Cunningham was out of the office for comment and wouldn’t r...
The housing crunch has been felt in Glasgow over the past few years. With the city growing slowly but steadily, a need for more housing will continue. Recently, the Glasgow Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for an additional mobile home park that could help address the need. The new mobile home park will be located behind the Northern Lights Casino in Glasgow. It took some time for the owner, Burt Johnston, to get all the requirements for the permit, but earlier in the month he was finally approved. The location was previously...
While the building of the Valley County jail was finished three years ago, some kinks are still being cleared up. The county commissioners were surprised at one point by the water/sewer rates and were looking for a way to lower the bill. But what ended up happening, created more of a mess for both the county and the city. City officials said the building’s 3-inch meter was removed without proper approval, and the replacement meter was reduced in size in hopes for a smaller bill. The action went against city ordinance, which gives the city the r...
The Frazer barbershop was owned by Matt and Elsie Eliason. Matt Eliason purchased the main street building, including a pool hall, for $1,400. The shop was the Frazer social center, offering haircuts, shaves, pool games, card games, ice cream, candy and newspapers. The original barbershop fixtures are displayed in the Glasow Pioneer Museum.... Full story
Anger and frustration were in the air as members of the Glasgow wrestling community voiced their concerns over the temporary reduction in size of the high school wrestling room. The reduction, due to lack of storage as Glasgow High School continues its construction process, caught many parents, wrestlers and supporters off guard as they showed up in full force and packed the room at last Wednesday's school board meeting to make sure their concerns were heard. "There was a wall constructed in... Full story
It sounds like a dream. You pick up the phone and someone informs you that you just won the lottery. While many are savvy to the current scams, there are still people out there who end up giving out financial information and find their finances have been wiped out. There’s a common theme that seems to come with many of these scams. Promises that if you cash that check and send something back, if you pay a small fee, or if you transfer money you will be the recipient of money. Many of these schemes prey off the naïve and often seniors. Kathy Gr...
Bringing water to rural areas is a task that can be challenging. The Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water Supply System (ASRWSS) is a state of the art water treatment facility that isn't going to just help the tribes, but could potentially help others in Roosevelt and Valley counties. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell visited the facility with Sen. Jon Tester at the end of several meetings with the Fort Peck Tribes and other tribes in Montana. The tour with tribes was to help Jewell learn what...
The deadline to file for the upcoming election has now passed. With candidates set, the race is on to campaign. Valley County Clerk Lynne Nyquist explained that the high number of candidates was enough to call for a primary on June 3. A few last minute filings for the county justice of peace added up to six candidates for the position. Christine Gamas, Dave Gorton, Christina Hillman, Ronald Kulczyk, David McLean and Mary Strand will be in the race. After primaries in June, it will only be left up to two candidates on the final ballot. Another r...
A flood watch remained in effect through at least Wednesday afternoon for the Milk River from Glasgow to Nashua, above, where ice jams remain. The flood watch area includes central and southern Valley County, including Glasgow, Fort Peck, Hinsdale and Frazer. It's the result of runoff from snowmelt and ice jams, which can cause the river to rise with little warning. The public is advised to monitor forecasts and be alert for possible future flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to... Full story
This upcoming weekend marks the start of the 75th anniversary of the 1939 Milk River Flood. Until the 1952 flood, it was the most devastating on record for the Milk River valley. The flood started with the snow melt in the smaller tributaries. Some of the worst flooding occurred with the smaller streams. Wagner, west of Malta, had evacuations. The high waters caused a bridge to collapse eight miles south of Malta. Bridge damage in the Hinsdale area closed off the highway. Portions of Hwy. 2... Full story
This is Part 4 of a series of articles focusing on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. Sometimes the smallest voices are forgotten. Unfortunately drugs can take not only your emotions of joy away, they can also take away the passion for children. While many tend to focus on their addictions and habit when it comes to drugs, children are left up to their own survival. Statistics in Valley County show a startling jump in the last six years on the number of cases involving... Full story
While several residents have been concerned with what’s next in the water system and how it will affect rates, none showed up to the first public meeting on the Glasgow Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in regards to the preliminary engineering report (PER). Jeremy Perlinski and Jeff Ashley, both professional engineeers for Marrison-Maierle, presented to the city council and others who attended some issues with the WTP on Monday, March 3. Glasgow Mayor Becky Erickson explained that the first meeting was more focused on educating the council and t...
The inevitable happens. Someone breaks a leg, suffers a heart attack or faces other serious medical emergencies. When an emergency happens, emergency medical services (EMS) respond to the scene in hopes to save a life. Minutes can make a difference. What happens when they’re called to a rural country home? Sometimes minutes are lost due to confusing addresses. Without city blocks to guide them to the correct house, it can be a difficult to maneuver to the right place. Minutes can be lost. Valley County is now looking at changing some of t... Full story
Second graders lined a classroom dressed in costumes that fit characters in history. Shortly after they pledged to the flag, parents, family members and others from the community visited 15 students who had worked on their characters for the last three weeks. Denise Winchester invited the community to the classroom on Tuesday, March 11, for the Living History Museum. She explained that she's done this for the community in previous years and has found that the students really enjoy taking part...
Some folks around Glasgow and Fort Peck claimed they saw the smoke cloud from the large fire that devastated a furniture store in Wolf Point on Monday, March 10. The fire destroyed Gysler Furniture, a business that has been around since 1965, and added furniture to that building 13 years ago. The pawn shop located next door was at risk of the fire spreading there, but firefighters on the scene were able to keep the fire contained in one building. Bob "Sparky" Hansen, Long Run Fire Department... Full story
A house in Nashua was searched and several items were seized in an apparent meth bust, Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier told The Courier. No arrests were made, but meth and other illegal drugs and currency were confiscated on Tuesday, March 4. Meier said charges are pending and further information on the bust would be released as the investigation continues. The U.S. Border Patrol Canine Unit assisted the sheriff’s department in the case.... Full story
This is Part 3 of a series of articles focusing on educating the community about drug use in Valley County. Falling in with the wrong crowd and getting involved with illegal activities might have some rewards, or so it may seem to some involved. Many of those rewards are temporary. When law enforcement gets that important tip on an investigation, they might be looking for more than just an immediate arrest. When Ron Kemp worked on the drug task force and helped work with informants, he said they were looking for more than just a bust. While he... Full story
It wasn't a surprise. The boys in the Glasgow Scotties uniforms simply knew that they've won what was rightfully theirs all along: the championship of the 2014 Northern B Boys Divisional Basketball Tournament. Winning traditionally the toughest B division in the state means that these boys won't stop fighting until they reach the ultimate goal--the state champion. Standing from left to right: Zach Miller, Kevin Schindler, assistant coach Steve Mayfield, Jake Kolstad, Jake Page, Chase Fossum,... Full story
