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A benefit was held at the Valley County Ridgerunners on Saturday, Nov. 14, for Stan Sonsteng, who is undergoing treatments for esophageal cancer. Stan has been part of the Glasgow Courier printing for over 50 years. The evening included a roast beef dinner, silent auction, and music by Dudley and the Deadbeats. An estimated 200 people attended the event. Shown at the benefit (L-R) are Jennifer Fewer, former Glasgow Courier owner Joan Helland, and Sonsteng.... Full story
The Walsh family poses at the James Walsh Homestead in 1918. Front seat: Cyral and Cletus. Running board: Madeline, Mildred, Clara, Viola, and Henry Burger Jr. Beak seat: Raymond and Joseph.... Full story
The Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial Park is marching steadily toward completion, establishing what the project's website calls "a distinguished grounds to memorialize the sacrifices of many thousands of military veterans past and present." On Nov. 5, flags from the six branches of service were raised at the site for the first time, along with the state, national, and POW/MIA flags. Over the summer, ground was leveled and cleared for a 38-foot-high monument, ten walls of honor, concrete...
Staff Sergeant AJ Etherington of the Montana National Guard has two things that aspiring inductees will find useful here in Glasgow: Lots of military experience to share, and a solid Montana background. Born in Hardin, Etherington bounced around through Idaho and North Dakota before attending Capital High School in Helena. Immediately after graduating, our new Career Counselor for the Guard's Recruiting & Retention Battalion joined up with the Marine Corps. Stopping into the Courier office for...
Despite the recent rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline by President Obama in anticipation of December’s COP 21 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, many residents in Valley County rue the project’s demise. “It’s a poor decision,” said Dave Pippin, former County Commissioner and current resident of Glasgow. “I see it as large-scale political payback. It’s bad for the county, bad for our economy, and I think bad for the United States.” As the project floundered amid federal non-committal, jobs related to its progression evaporated in Big Sky...
Glasgow’s train station has a new look. Amtrak’s Western Director of Government Affairs, Robert Eaton, visited various rail stops along the Hi-Line on Tues., Nov. 3 to answer questions and present a summary of the renovations the company made to comply with 1990’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Amtrak invested $1 million in the Glasgow station. “It’s part of a national program to update our facilities and remove barriers for the disabled,” said Eaton. Of the 30 million annual Amtrak riders, one percent self-identifies as handicapped...
When you step into the library at Glasgow High School, you can tell immediately that it's different than the library you remember. For one thing, and likely the most noticeable, it's not quiet. It's not raucous by any means, but still, nobody is being shushed. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. Students and staff are scattered about the room – either in groups or in areas by themselves. Discussions are taking place and at times friends call out to each other across the room. In the short t...
The Northeastern Arts Network's November performer was Scott Kirby, who brought to the stage more than just music. His Main Street Memories multi-media project combined history, oratory, photos, Kirby's original paintings, and music from several genres. He began the show with an original piece, Main Street Farewell, which set the mood for his theme: Main Street is more than just a place, but a passage or a journey. His unique take on a piece of Americana highlighted iconic music figures such as...
City of Glasgow City Council: Ward#1 - Nanci Schoenfelder- 237 votes Ward #2- Doug Nistler - 88 votes Butch Heitman - 115 votes Ward #3 - Rod Karst - 258 votes Town of Nashua Town Council: (Two 3-year terms available) Robert Zeluff - 32 votes Michael Lee Stingley - 60 votes Judy Boyum - 66 votes North Valley County Water and Sewer District Board of Directors: (Top 2 win election) Charles K. Daniels - 38 votes Rebbecca M. Daniels - 38 votes Roger A. Davis Sr. - 51 votes Leon H. Pearce - 60 votes Town of Opheim Town Council: Ward #1 - Michael... Full story
Markle Transfer Co. machinery photographed while threshing outside of Nashua in April, 1928.... Full story
Following is an honor roll of Valley County soldiers who died in action during U.S. wars. Most were from Glasgow, but other hometowns are listed next to some names if they were available. To make additions for future publications of this list, contact The Courier. World War I Angel E. Fassett Henry Miller Willie Nelson World War II Raymond Ackerman Cletus Beatty Louis N. Beaudry Ernest Floyd Biem Ronald Bretzke Harold Bridges (Frazer) Raymond William Brown Neil C. Campbell Robert Cross John H. “Jack” Cuniff Glenn Davies George J. Dignan George... Full story
As nightfall sets in sooner and longer in the fall, there is a risky mix on Montana roads that requires drivers to be extra alert. There might be increased traffic from drivers ed students filling their hours, parents driving to out-of-town ball games, and haul trucks with big loads. At the same time, does and fawns are attracted to roadside vegetation, which also brings the bucks close to roads during breeding season. As a result, we see a rise of deer-vehicle collisions. A State Farm 2015 statistic indicates that Montana has the highest...
Glasgow newcomer Carlos Valle introduced himself in the full dark of an early morning on Wednesday, Oct. 28, as we stood shivering in front of The Loaded Toad coffee shop downtown. We were waiting for local photographer Sean R. Heavey to take us, well, neither one of us was really sure about that part. "No idea," Valle told me with a grin when pressed about our agenda and possible destination. "I'm just along for the ride." And it was a long ride indeed. We started out by setting up for the...
In a broad field 45 miles from Billings, wind turbines churn, culling energy to be distributed throughout the region. Montana ranks 21st in the nation, according to the American Wind Energy Association, with 466 functioning wind turbines. These machines converted enough energy in 2014 to power 180,000 homes, representing 6.5 percent of all in-state electricity production. “Wind is a viable, sustainable source of power,” said Derf Johnson, Clean Water Project Director and Staff Attorney for Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC), “an...
At 5:00 in the morning on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 16 Nashua High School Students met in the Bergie's parking lot to take part in the 30th Annual Red Ribbon Run. There, tribal members from Poplar smudged and prayed over the participants and gave them half of a sacred hoop to carry eastward, where it could be completed with sections from other participating teams. Then, the cold students began to run. The group streamed along the highway with a school bus and a police escort. Runners wore bright...
The Board of Directors of NorVal Electric Cooperative, Inc. are proud to announce the donation of $10,000 to The Connection Youth Center in Glasgow, Montana. The Connection serves as an after school meeting location for student-aged children, providing a safe place to gather and learn. The NorVal Board of Directors, together with Management and Employees raised half of the funds donated, and the remaining amount was funded through matching donations from the CoBank Share Success Program....
A 28-year-old Great Falls man was arrested the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 24 after one half-pound of suspected methamphetamine was found in a vehicle he was driving. Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier told Kltz/Mix-93 that Kody Tolliver was arrested after he was stopped by the Montana Highway Patrol Saturday morning west of Glasgow on Hwy. 2. Tolliver was arrested after the MHP Trooper became suspicious when questioning after the stop. Law Enforcement authorities got a warrant and seized the vehicle. A half-pound of suspected meth was found in... Full story
Saturday was a perfect Fall day for a Homecoming parade, bazaar, a hot bowl of soup, and the last home volleyball game in Nashua. A pink convertible in which were seated Nashua Homecoming King Joe Dunning and Homecoming Queen Emily Skyberg was preceded by the Nashua School Band. Though the parade was short enthusiasm generated by it was not. Once the parade was over, onlookers flocked to the Nashua Civic Center to do some early Christmas gift shopping at the Nashua Lions Club Fall Bazaar and Cra...
On Nov. 3, voters across the county will elect a host of men and women to represent their respective townships. Some of the faces are familiar; others are rosy, unseasoned in the political realm. Each is assured, certain of his or her purpose and the benefit his or her election would bestow upon the citizens. The Courier provides an inside look at the contested races and the candidates vying for the seats. In Fort Peck, incumbent Mayor John Jones runs unopposed. Justin Schaaf, Kirsten Marie Holte, and Mark Sullivan, too, are unchallenged in the... Full story
The Glasgow City Council accepted the resignation of newly-hired attorney Kimberly Deschene at its Oct. 19 meeting. Mrs. Deschene decided to put off her pursuing of a vital role in the town’s government until her youngest son graduates high school and she can relocate to Valley County. At that time, if she so desires, she may submit a bid to be hired and go through the same process as she did in being hired this summer. Peter Helland will reassume his role as the city’s civil attorney through June, 2016. Glasgow will contract with the cou...
Recently, Montana's Gov. Steve Bullock joined with Canadian Consul General Marcy Grossman in welcoming guests to a retirement reception in honor of Honorary Consul Shirley Ball of Nashua. The reception, held in the governor's reception room at the Montana State Capitol building, was hosted by the Canadian Consulate and attended by about 50 people. Ball retired after serving for 10 years as the Honorary Consul for Canada in Montana. The Honorary Consul job requires that the person provide...
Marcia McEachron has been inspiring young Glasgow artists for over 20 years, and she doesn't appear to be ready to quit. McEachron began coming to Glasgow as part of an artist in residence program in 1994, and each year since then, she has been invited to work with the third grade classes in Glasgow. With her help and supervision, the students have created their own art with pictures of animals, and third grade teacher Betty Jo Bense's favorite - self portraits. She typically spends a week with...
Glasgow Middle School sixth-grader Colter Barnett helps classmates rake leaves around town as part of a community service program for senior citizens.... Full story
Glasgow has proven hot recently in the lottery department, and Ballard Williams is basking in the heat. He won the $75,000 grand prize with a Frogger Scratch ticket purchased from the Agland Co-op at 300 U.S. Highway 2 in Wolf Point on Friday, Oct. 16. Ballard moved up from Texas about five years ago, and he loves it in Glasgow. But when he called his girlfriend in Texas and told her he'd won the grand prize, she asked if he was kidding. Ballard said, "It took a little convincing, but she knows...
In the wake of Doctor Russell J. Smith's passing, the Glasgow Veterinary Clinic consolidates its mettle to move forward. "Its been a tragedy," said Shirley Siefert, "but we're working through it. It's one day at a time out here." Dr. Smith was beloved by co-workers and customers alike. Though he served as the clinic's lone veterinarian, Siefert assures that business will continue as usual. "We have a relief vet [erinarian] coming in to perform professional services: spays, neuters, teeth cleanin...
