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July 7, 2015 We at the NWS are anticipating this smoke will continue on and off with different levels of severity for several weeks at least. In coordination with the public health officials, we will be using a 3-mile visibility or lower criteria for issuing highlights on our social media (Facebook and Twitter are viewable without an account). At one mile or less we will issue a Dense Smoke Advisory. While those who have asthma and COPD and other lung issues may see issues well before we get to 3 miles, this is where the general public may star...
It was a warm one at Kiwanis Park for the CHS barbeque June 27. Strolling into the gathering at the invitation of the Honrud family (Opheim), I made the acquaintance of Lyle Wall. Head of a fifth generation ranching and farming family in Lustre, Wall remarked that anyone interested in visiting a ranch currently raising the bison for hunting, meat and other products in Northeast Montana could do worse than his Five Diamonds Bison Ranch situated on Wall Street north of the school on the Fort Peck...
Smoky Air moved into Northeast Montana Monday Evening We’ve had a lot of calls about the smoke. Here are some updates on the source and movement of the air, and potential health concerns: The fire source region is in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan, Alberta and Northwest Territories. There are multiple fires burning, with acreage as of June 29 at 148,000 acres or 231 square miles. Air quality at the two eastern Montana stations in Malta and near Sidney is “Hazardous” according to the sensors that MT DEQ has there. This is the first...
An accident with a firearm claimed the life of 4-year-old Summer Miller of St. Marie on the morning of June 27 around 10 a.m., according to Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier. The fatality was instantaneous. Miller was alone with her mother, Matilda Miller, in their residence at 308B Willow when the accident occurred. No charges have been filed. Meier described the incident as, “just an absolutely tragic accident.” He categorized it further as a no-fault situation with unthinkable consequences for everyone involved....
On June 28, eight weary bicyclists pedaled their way into Glasgow. The students, from St. Paul's School (SPS) in Concord, NH, are biking across the northern US and parts of Canada to raise money and awareness for Ride 2 Recovery. The latter company is dedicated to helping veterans suffering from PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. Their 50-day, 3,800 mile journey began in Anacortes, WA, and will end at their school campus in Concord, cycling anywhere between 70 and 120 miles a day. The group of...
Glasgow's Cherry Creek Roping Arena and Club hosted the Wrangler Team Roping Championships last weekend, June 20 and 21. According to Del Hansen, a member of the Cherry Creek Roping Club, about 525 roping teams from Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Canada competed for cash and various sponsored prizes. Many ropers from northeast Montana who often compete with the local Cherry Creek Roping Club placed well. Kent Christensen of Scobey, header, and Darryl Crowley of Poplar, heeler, won the Sr....
The Elks Club and Lodge 1922 was the site for this year's Flathead Cruisers Father's Day car show. 2nd Ave S. was blocked off and 53 classic and new cars lined both sides of the street in front of the Elks. While the show had previously been held in the Dairy Queen parking lot, the Elks proved itself to be an attractive location. Dick Cotton said the venue change was an improvement as it got the show away from the highway traffic, and the new Mexican restaurant offered families a close place to...
There was a packed house at the June 17 meeting of the county commissioners. Members of the Valley County Fair Board and individuals from the public spoke for and against a recommendation to the commission that Glasgow resident Gene Hartsock be removed from the board for a list of reasons relating to alleged use of foul language, threatening behavior, and other largely unsubstantiated accusations. All attendees who spoke on the subject allowed that Hartsock has done excellent work for the county and other peripherally related civic...
Former county commissioner Dave Pippin has resigned his position as executive director for Two Rivers Economic Growth after approximately one month in the position. The outgoing director cites adjusted priorities and a desire to be useful to the citizens of Valley County in other ways, particularly in rural areas and elsewhere throughout Valley County and outlying areas. “I like what Two Rivers is doing,” Pippin told the Courier, “but I just want to be more involved in the well-being of our rural areas.” Pippin describes much of the work he...
The Eastern Montana Drug Prosecution Coordinator program has been hard at work utilizing their remaining funding before the cut-off date of June 30. The grant, funded by the Department of Justice and passed through the Montana Board of Crime Control, was awarded to the City of Glasgow and administered by the Glasgow Police Department. The remaining money was distributed among three areas of focus and benefitted more than 40 different agencies and recipients in the northeastern region of Montana. Last week they prepared and mailed out NARK...
Pictured (L-R): Allison Sigmundstad, Elisa Sigmundstad, Hanna Whiteman, Ella Whiteman, Wade Whiteman, and Jason Sigmundstad. The Fort Peck Lake Sailing Club invites all those who enjoyed a taste of sailing at the June 20 SAILstice event to attend the 2nd Can-Am Fort Peck Lake Sailing Regatta August 15-16....
This will be the first in a series of travel segments focusing on various sections of Valley County and beyond. A special thanks to Glasgow's Dave Pippin for providing insight, personal connections, and transportation. A quartet of area elders headed out early June 12 from Happy Flats in Hinsdale on a mission of general education for the Courier's newest managing editor. The lesson was a profoundly edifying one. The group included Sherman Lacock (79), John Mogan (88), and one of Hinsdale's...
Milk River Motorsports hosted their annual Spring Demo Derby on June 13, at the Glasgow Fairgrounds. While the number of participants was down from last year (29 to 10), the excitement was not. Rocky Thompson of Glasgow commented on the low number, "For only being a 10-car field, the drivers put on a great show for MRM and the Glasgow fans. After a tough final heat, Winston Anderson from Chinook edged out Fred Potter and Brad Olson from Glasgow. If these 10 cars can put on this kind of show, I...
Undersheriff Vernon Buerkle was honored for 37 years of service in the Glasgow area with a Distinguished Career award by the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association June 11 in Missoula. Buerkle moved to Glasgow from Southeastern Montana 37 years ago to take a job with the Police Department. After 21 years with the GPD, Buerkle moved to the Sheriff's Department, where he has served for 16 years. He has been Undersheriff since October of 2000. Sheriff Meier nominated Buerkle for the award...
Questions and comments from the public at the June 15 City Council meeting put a temporary halt to the passage of Ordinance No. 952 regarding limits on the number of cats and dogs residents can own and maintain within city limits. The proposed number is three animals in any combination, but after objections from concerned citizens, the ordinance was tabled for further consideration. Mayor Erickson took the lead in stating that while the pet owners and shelter operators present at the meeting were more than likely responsible animal caregivers,...
Few things bring up the standard of living more effectively than a really good coffee shop. For residents of Nashua, Park Grove and Fort Peck--as well as a steady stream of Corps workers, tourists, and sportsmen--the living is very good indeed around Stillwater Brew. After securing their location at 9 Stillwater Road near the dam on the way to the Downstream Campground and the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum in 2008, business owners Marlyce and Kiley Braaten opened their smartly...
This aerial shot of Hinsdale, described as "The Best Little Town in the Milk River Valley," was prepared by Glasgow's Cole Studio in 1949. For more on Hinsdale, see NORTH BY NORTHEAST, Page 1A.... Full story
A special event at the Valley County Pioneer Museum is being put on for the months of June and July. The thought on this exhibit was for local residents and visitors to the Glasgow area to come see the many beautiful dolls that our local community doll collectors have on display. We were greeted by Ms. Barb Hoffmann, supervisor for the museum, and Mary Fewer, who is working at the museum this summer as a staff member. Ms. Hoffman who has been at the museum for about ten years, explained that...
In January 2015, the City of Glasgow and Two Rivers Economic Growth began working with Land Solutions, LLC on developing a Downtown Revitalization Plan for Glasgow. A draft version of the plan is currently available for public review at planglasgow.com. The plan is intended to serve as a guide for improving the economic conditions and aesthetic aspects of downtown Glasgow. The plan is action-oriented, with the intent that the city, Two Rivers, and partnering organizations will use it to achieve...
As is in any Montana town that allows easy access to firearms and open carry, it is still against the law to discharge firearms within the city limits. Not only is it a no-brainer legally, it is very dangerous and with the warmer weather, more people are outside and can easily become an accidental statistic for carelessness. The person, supposedly a teenager, so his name cannot be revealed, was pointed out discharging a firearm in our city limits and it was reported that they left the firearm unattended, presenting a tempting situation that any...
Chief of Police Bruce Barstad reminds drivers not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles during our warm season, even with the window slightly open. Temperatures in vehicles rise quickly and can easily lead to heatstroke and/or death for children and animals. At 80-degrees outside, your vehicle’s inside temperature can rise to 120-degrees or higher in an hour, quickly causing health issues for children and pets. If you see a child or pet left unattended in a vehicle with the windows rolled up, call the police. Seasonal temperature c...
Glasgow High School graduates who are attending college or vocational/technical school are reminded that the deadline for financial assistance from the Glasgow High School Educational Trust for both semesters of the 2015-16 school year is July 1. The deadline for assistance for the Spring 2016 semester only is October 15. All GHS graduates who are pursuing higher education at an accredited school full time (12 credits minimum) and who are in good academic standing may be eligible for a financial gift if they have completed one year of college...
Attendees gathered downtown at the Calcutta festivities held in collaboration with the Catfish Classic. Pictured L-R are Jeron Wesen, Katie Kuka, and her father Karl Krause, Street Foreman for the City of Glasgow.... Full story
Twenty-five vehicles participated in the Sand Drags and Mud Bogs events last weekend held at the Northeast Montana Fairgrounds at Glasgow. A total of $4,190 was paid out in prize money. Glasgow resident Robert Ordway said of the event: "It was great bonding time for me and my grandson [Zoah Meland-Ordway, 3]. I just wish they would have had more cars. It was good for the kids because they all look forward to the Dash for Cash in the mud." The Sand Drags events commenced at noon on Saturday and...
SPECIAL FOR THE COURIER On Sunday, May 31st, Ryan Scanlan celebrated achieving the highest rank in Boy Scouting by being awarded his Eagle Scout medal. An independent study shows that Eagle Scouts have a significant, positive impact on society every day. Only 6% of all young men who join scouting achieve this accomplishment. It's an elite club full of American heroes such as former U.S. President Gerald Ford and astronaut Neil Armstrong, and notable celebrities like Mike Rowe and James...
