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Bethanie Knight of the financial services firm Edward D. Jones and Company in Glasgow has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification mark CFP®. Knight successfully completed CFP Board’s initial certification requirements, which include completion of financial planning coursework and passing a comprehensive examination. Individuals who hold CFP® certification must agree to meet ongoing continuing education requirements and uphold CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Professional Respo...
The Glasgow City Council met for a brief, post-holiday session in council chambers on Jan. 4. Among the agenda items addressed were the approval of two Dry Prairie Rural Water easments. Both are located along Skylark Road (from Roy Jimison's property to land leased by the city from Sunnyside Golf & Country Club). The easements will grant Dry Prairie's contractor a corridor to maintain and repair 3,500 feet of water line serving Valley County residents. Also approved was the hiring of Glasgow...
Well-dressed students take part in a fire drill at Glasgow's Southside School circa 1960.... Full story
According to a study released by ConsumerAffairs.com analyzing FBI date, the City of Glasgow is among the safest cities in nation as of 2014. And it continues get safer. The company analyzed FBI and Census Bureau data to create an interactive map displaying the safest cities in the U.S., and Glasgow is ranked number one in Montana for greatest drop in burglary rate. Glasgow Police Chief Bruce Barstad told the Courier, “It [burglary] used to be bad, but we cracked down hard and it started dropping.” The FBI’s annual report Crime in the Unite...
Phone and internet scams continue to be a problem in Valley County. Sheriff Glen Meier said that in the month of December, several individuals were conned out of a total $15,000 in separate incidents. “Even though the individuals are highly intelligent, they fell prey,” said Meier. Meier is asking Valley County residents to make a New Year’s resolution to not fall victim to these schemes. With the aid of the internet, scammers are active all over the world. Once money has left the U.S., it is nearly impossible to get it back. The federal gover... Full story
letcher Clampitt appeared for a sentencing hearing in District Court, Jan. 4. Per a plea agreement, he pleaded nolo contendere to three of four counts, with one count being dismissed. For count one, criminal possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine), a felony, Clampitt was sentenced to three years in the Montana Department of Corrections, all three years suspended, and ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 plus $160 in surcharges. On count three, criminal distribution of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine), a felony, he was sentenced to five...
This week, Valley County Community Foundation Board Chair Ken Oster announced the receipt of a $100,000 gift from former Glasgow residents Jim and Marilyn Parke. The gift will benefit charitable efforts within Valley County for years to come. “Over the years, the Parkes have given to many organizations in Glasgow and this year decided to do something different and chose the Community Foundation,” said Oster. “I am not in Glasgow enough to know the needs,” said Mr. Parke. “It seemed the Community Foundation is in a better position to decipher...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital is proud to announce our new orthopedic surgeon Dr. Philip Gattey. Dr. Gattey is immediately available to see patients for orthopedic and sports medicine care. "We are excited to have Dr. Gattey joining our staff," stated Kae Sukut, PA-C who has served patients at FMDH for 10 years. "His enthusiasm and personable approach to patient care will integrate nicely into our current practice, and be directly in line with the mission and values of FMDH." Dr. Gattey has o...
As Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow comes into its 50th year as a non-profit, skilled nursing facility, it is vital to maintain systems in the facility and be proactive with renovations. Valley View Home recently installed a new state-of-the-art fire panel system, and is in the process of installing a new nurse alarm system as well. At a cost of over $179,000, the renovations to the facility were made possible by the generosity of grantors and local businesses. In an effort to ensure the...
Despite a strong El Nino this winter, snow storms and cold-air outbreaks are to be expected. Both are forecasted for this upcoming weekend. NWS Glasgow is predicting light snow Thursday night into Friday. Starting Sunday, temperatures will be dropping. High temps will be between 0 and 10 above, while lows are expected to be 5 to 20 below on Sunday and Monday. Strong winds are not forecasted at this time, however any wind makes an impact on the wind chill factor at these temperatures. Dress... Full story
Jan. 1 marks the first day the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available, and nonprofit Student Assistance Foundation encourages Montana students and families to be prepared. “Filling out the FAFSA is just that much easier if students and parents have everything they need when they begin the process,” said Rhonda Safford, statewide coordinator of College Goal Montana. In order to complete the FAFSA, students and parents should have the following information available: • FSA ID – Get a Federal Student Aid ID at fsaid.e... Full story
The Bureau of Land Management issued a proposed decision on Dec. 28 approving the removal of interior fencing for the purpose of year-round bison grazing at the American Prairie Reserve's Flat Creek Allotment in Phillips County. The practice has been described as "experimental" in internal BLM documents as recently as 2008. BLM cites APR's "proven track record on both Box Elder and Telegraph Creek Allotments" as justification for the decision. Accompanying BLM documentation asserts, "Removal of...
Valley County Search & Rescue and local wrecker businesses will be providing free rides home on New Year’s Eve. The annual community service is supported by the Glasgow DUI Task Force. Drivers from Search & Rescue, Glenn’s Automotive, and Thompson & Sons will be available after 5 p.m., Dec. 31. If individuals would like a ride to the bars, they are encouraged to call ahead to make arrangements. In the past, volunteer drivers have given rides home as late as 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Contact any of the following to arrange safe trans... Full story
Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs was discovered in 1922-by a man exploring for oil, as the story goes-and since that time it earned a reputation as, well, having become a little bit worse for wear. Thankfully, the reputedly slimy tiles and smelly sulfur showers are a thing of the past. New owners Dennis and Michelle Simpson took over the Hi-Line hotspot in 2012 and opened to the public on Christmas Day of 2014 with a shiny new look and feel. I entered Sleeping Buffalo this past week with equal...
Hometown boy Shawn Newton has penned an affecting documentary segment for the Montana Television Network depicting the raising of Our Lady of the Rockies in Butte. The statue itself is the focus of 30th anniversary celebrations this year, but the story is fresh and captivating. Framed in part as a story of faith, On the Mountain recounts the efforts of a team of unlikely craftsmen, artists, volunteers and minor heroes and heroines as they first conceive a humble vision of a small statue in a...
The Opheim Music Department presented their 2015 Christmas Concert on Dec. 21, with performance from elementary and high school students. The concert was under the direction of Cathy Bailey (elementary), and Sarah Morales (high school). High School Choir: Front Row: Alyssa Shugart, Dylan Benner, Dalton Kaasa, Sarah Morgan, Shelby Fuhrmann and Ms. Morales. Middle Row: Alex Juma, Diana Grosu, Aaron Carlson, Kira Rosencrans and Joni Pankratz. Back Row: Anastasyia Tokareva, Grace Carroll, Haylee... Full story
Bob Combs was a very dedicated Montana Lottery player for more than 20 years, playing the same games with the same numbers right up until he passed away last January. Due to this dedication to playing his special numbers, his wife Donna continued to play them since his passing. Her commitment to her husband’s passion paid off last week when she won a $200,000 Montana Cash prize on the Dec. 16 drawing. She purchased her ticket at Reynold’s Market in Glasgow. Donna always made sure she got his tickets and usually checked them when purchasing for...
At 102, Bernice Herman, former Nashua resident, still takes to the dance floor when she hears her favorite music. She celebrated her 102nd birthday at Prairie Ridge where she now resides. Providing the music for her party were Dudley and the Deadbeats. From left to right are Bob Berrisford, Dudley Deidrich, Bernice Herman, Linda Sibley and Gary Meyer. A large number of people attended Herman's birthday celebration.... Full story
Glasgow native, Shelly Nicol is shown with her two Siberian Huskies. During a recent visit to Glasgow, Nicol stopped at the Irle School to show off Jordy and Mikah to the second grade classes. Nicol currently lives in Casper, Wyo. and participates in sled dog races. Nicol is the daughter of Bill and Karen Nicol and a 1989 graduate of Glasgow High School.... Full story
December is a very special time of the year for families to spend together in comfort and happiness. This holiday season, Glasgow's Irle Elementary fifth graders set their lists for Santa aside, and placed their energy toward giving back to the community. Sixty-three fifth graders at Irle generously donated non-perishable food items like canned vegetables, macaroni, cereals and hygiene products. Multiple students committed time going from door-to-door in their neighborhoods as well from...
A dose of hoar frost helped decorate much of the Glasgow area for the holidays this past week. The weather phenomenon typically occurs when there is a combination of snow on the ground, open water on the lake, and an absence of wind. According to Tanja Fransen (National Weather Service Glasgow), "In 2010, we had so much fog, the rime ice and hoar frost kept accumulating and it actually took down power lines from St. Marie into the Opheim/Larslan areas." No related damage was reported during... Full story
St. Marie's Thomas Sebastian became the most recent recruit for the Montana Army National Guard in November of this year. The GHS junior joined to be a 74D (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist), a specialty Sebastian says he chose for the additional signing bonus and benefits. Asked about his motivation for joining, Sebastian told the Courier, "Mainly, I didn't want to have loans after school." He plans to attend Montana State University Billings after graduation. Both Sebastian's brother, Joel, and brother-in-law, Vuan...
Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today that the Division will relinquish management of Hell Creek State Park when the site lease agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) expires in 2021. The decision was approved by the Montana State Parks & Recreation Board at their Dec. 16 meeting. Earlier this year, the Division contracted to create the Hell Creek State Park draft Management/Site Plan in an effort to identify management options for the site. The plan indicated multiple management, facility and health and safet...
Facing several charges, Brian J. Wiese appeared for sentencing in District Court, Monday, Dec. 21. Per a plea agreement, Wiese pleaded guilty to one of the three counts he was facing: criminal possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine), a felony. The other two charges, criminal possession of dangerous drugs (marijuana), a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, were dismissed by the court. Wiese was sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections, with all three years suspended, 30 days in the... Full story
The Dec. 21 city council meeting saw the passing of the torch from Glasgow’s Dan Durell to newcomer Butch Heitman, who beat out Doug Nistler for the seat by 27 votes. Durell, who is retiring, served on the council for 23 years. Members of the council expressed their gratitude for Durell’s service and their reluctance to see him go. Contacted for comment, Mayor Becky Erickson said, “We want to thank Dan for his many, many years of dedicated service to the City of Glasgow.... Full story
