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Before the weather turned from fall to winter, a Free Little Library (FLL) was installed on Nov. 4 in front of the entrance of Highland Cemetery in Glasgow due to the generosity of Dick Markle and Glasgow Street Foreman Scott Runningen. The Valley County Friends of the Library purchased the necessary supplies and Markle donated his time in putting it all together, installed and ensuring it will sustain the weather conditions by putting the necessary stain on the materials. Valley County Friends...
Opheim School and Glasgow Middle School (GMS) observed Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24 through 28, with Glasgow wrapping up their observation on the 31st with a school assembly meeting Goose, the Valley County's sheriff's drug dog and a door decorating contest. Glasgow had theme days such as Pair Up Against Drug Twin Day, dress like a twin with a friend; Use Your Head, wear your favorite hat; Scare Away Drugs, dress like your favorite superhero; and Red-Y To Live Drug Free, wear Red. Opheim had similar...
Thank you for all who participated in the Glasgow Courier Halloween Costume Contest. We had a lot of fun! All prizes will be available for pick-up at the Glasgow Courier, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow, starting Monday, Nov. 14. We only had one entry returned for the Halloween Contest. The Pang family, Genova, Jude and Pen, along with the assistance of Mom, Janelle, located all of the images in the Oct. 26, issue. They win Trang Treats as well as a year subscription to the Glasgow Courier. Check out...
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed by President Biden in March 2021. It provided $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief funding. Valley County received allocations from several funding sources within ARPA. The first allocation was $1,436,586, provided to Valley County in two halves, in July 2021 and July 2022. This money is targeted to support entities that were impacted by COVID-19. For smaller revenue counties including Valley County, the money may also be used for county services. The County Commissioners allocated this money to the...
The City of Glasgow is reminding residents to keep streets and alleys clear of vehicles as the winter season is fast approaching. Summer vehicles such as campers, RVs and watercraft must be removed from any city street or alley by Dec. 1. Another reminder to residents is vehicles can not be parked on city streets or alleys for more than a consecutive period of five days. The full City ordinance is below: Per Sec. 18-62. Maximum Parking Time: (a) No person who owns or has possession, custody or control of any vehicle shall park such vehicle on...
The Valley County Commissioners have bene holding weekly Discussion and Decision meetings to gain public input on how to spend the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation funding. Valley County received the latest ARPA allocation of $1,805,269 from the U.S. Treasury, through the Local Assistance (Public Lands Counties) fund in October and a matching amount is scheduled to be allocated again in 2023. The funds can be used for any government services, excluding lobbying. As a result of these unexpected funds, the Commissioners have...
The Glasgow Speech and Drama team attended the Billings Lockwood Invitational, an AA Meet, on Nov. 5, where Glasgow competed against Billings Central, Huntley Project. Laurel, Sidney, Roundup, Culbertson, Wolf Point, Harlowtown, Park, Havre, Shepherd, Baker, Columbus, Forsyth, Custer, Dawson, Fergus, Joliet, Lockwood and Scobey. Six students made the trip with Gabe Proctor participating in HOI, Samantha Combs in Dramatic Solo, Harley Edwards in Dramatic Solo, Caith Overbey and Mirax Lipscomb in Humorous Theater and Chase Tarum in HOI. Four...
A generous $50,000 contribution, from the family of G.C. “Jerry” & Audrey Feda, was recently made to the Valley View Home Foundation. Jerry & Audrey Feda were beloved residents of the Glasgow community and also of Valley View Home. Jerry Feda served on many local and state boards, including the Montana State Board of Natural Resources, Montana Coal Board, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Valley View Home, and the Chamber of Commerce boards- at the same time being actively involved in civic organizations including the Knights of Columbus, Elk...
On Nov. 14, at approximately 08:35 a.m., dispatch received a 911 call stating a BNSF train struck a vehicle at a crossing near mm 546 on US Highway 2. A single vehicle, with one occupant, was struck in the front passenger quarter sending the vehicle into a ravine on the south side of the tracks. The driver was transported to the hospital. The west bound train was traveling approximately 58 miles per hour when it struck the BNSF vehicle. Local first responders, ambulance crew, fire rescue, and additional law enforcement arrived on scene quickly... Full story
The Glasgow Student Council put together their annual Haunted Hayride through Sullivan Park on Oct. 30. A total of $637 was raised with proceeds going to the Children's Museum. The Glasgow Key Club was also providing cookies and hot chocolate, courtesy of the Loaded Toad, with a free will donation. A total of $137 and a few canned goods were raised for Zambia-UNICEF....
The scary Speech/Drama/Debate Meet was held at Glasgow High School on Oct. 29. Though it was a small team participating due to other fall commitments that haven't ended yet, all four competitors gave it their all, taking home third in Drama and Speech Team Sweeps. Gabe Proctor placed first in Humorous Solo or Humorous Interpretation (HOI), Samantha Combs placed third in Dramatic Solo, Harley Edwards placed sixth in Dramatic Solo and Connor Whitmer placed fourth in Spontaneous Oral...
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the Glasgow Recreation Department's seventh annual Monster Dash at Sullivan Trail on Oct. 30. With a total of 77 participants ranging in age from babies, to toddlers, to kids, to adults, everyone completed the 1.5 mile race on their own time, choosing between walking and/or running the course. The nice fall weather also brought out families together getting into the Halloween spirit with matching costumes ranging from deer and hunters to M & M's...
Judy Idler (l) of Caring Hands presents the October Project Classroom grant to Brandy Howey (r) of the Hinsdale School. The grant will purchase $300 worth of books for the Hinsdale School library. Project Classroom is awarded September through May in the amount of $300. Valley County teachers may pick up applications at their school office....
The Northeast Montana Veterans Memorial in Fort Peck saw some additions on Oct. 20 as the crew from MT Granite, Great Falls, installed Gold Star casualty marble slabs on the inside of the Memorial's pillars. These casualties are from World War I to date and highlight 494 names from the nine northeastern Montana counties represented in the Memorial. Also installed were bronze plaques on the entry eagle pedestal dedicating the memorial. "You need to see it yourself to appreciate it!," stated...
In their first Health and Wellness Fair since 2018, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) pulled out all the stops on Oct. 22 with 26 booths encompassing a variety of health and wellness sectors throughout the area. From the Valley County Health Department, to emergency medical services to eye care needs to pharmacy to even financial wellness, those in attendance had the opportunity to not only learn more about the different areas of the hospital, but also learn about other areas for better...
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital along with the Valley County community said goodbye and good luck on retirement to four long-term FMDH employees, Randy Holom, Ellen Guttenberg, Dr. Anne Millard and Alice Hopstad, during a community party at Hoyt Park on Sept. 8. All four retirees had unique roles within the facility and all will miss the relationships they have built not only with their co-workers but the community as well. Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Randy Holom started at FMDH Oct....
The Valley County Sheriff's Office has added onto their staff over the past few years with the addition of Deputy Charlie Tihlarik and McKinzie Parrish. Though both deputies called other areas home prior to serving the residents of Valley County, Parrish and Tihlarik have enjoyed getting to know the communities they serve, meeting the people of the county and adjusting to life in the Middle of Nowhere. Deputy Charlie Tihlarik started at the Sheriff's Office Dec. 2, 2020, and graduated from the A...
MT Bain performed Oct. 22 at the Hiline Veterans Benefit Dance in the Cottonwood Inn. The event raised over $5,000 for the veterans of Northeast Montana. Rick Thompson, Doug Peterson, Adrian Tremblay, Gary Jeide and Nick Rasmusan were the raffle winners. Community Music Awards were presented to Dave Pippin, Virgil Vaupel and the late Cap Holter....
A Valley County resident since 2014, Mike Bain is most known for the technical support he provides throughout Valley County as the county's designated computer and technology person. Most recently, however, the timing has been right for Bain to enjoy another passion of his: being a singer and songwriter. His first single, which is being released today, titled "Here I Come Honky Tonk," is the first of six singles being released to major online music platforms through March 2023. His other...
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 through 15, was a great time for the Glasgow Fire Department and Long Run Fire Department to do community outreach with preschoolers and the students of Irle School. Little Scholars Preschool and First Lutheran Preschool had a visit at the Glasgow Fire Station while firefighters visited Irle School in their uniforms. All students learned what to do in the event of a fire, how to discuss with their family an escape plan as well as the important number to dial in the...
Glasgow Volleyball and Cheer Teams Donate Pink Night Funds to HOPE Project Scottie Volleyball Pink Night raised $1,183.75 from the sales of baked goods, necklaces and tattoos in addition to the sales of the games during the match up against the Poplar Indians on Oct. 13. Local businesses Dairy Queen, Taco Shack, Independence Bank and the Loaded Toad also helped support the cause with their donations. All proceeds were donated to the Valley County HOPE Project and will be earmarked for...
The Valley County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be in Frazer on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. at the Red Building behind the Frazer School to operate a satellite voting office. Individuals will be able to register to vote, ballots will be available for those who wish to vote that day, and voters can drop off already voted absentee ballots. Pleases call 406-228-6226 with any questions regarding the satellite office....
The Valley Community Emergency Food Bank, Inc. would like to share with the community the new Board Members: Mary Hughes, Chairman Kathy Smith, Vice Chairman Brenda Tarum, Treasurer Nanci Schoenfelder, Secretary Members At Large: Laurie Koessl, Jory Wall, Jeff Remus and Hollie Young The Food Bank has been very busy with an increased number of participants receiving food. There are more and more people in our community in need of food bank assistance. We are looking forward to this fall season...
Mo Fast and Daley Aune were the Red Hot Scotties named 2022 Homecoming King and Queen....
In the race to serve as Valley County Commissioner, the Glasgow Courier interviewed the two candidates vying for the office, incumbent John Fahlgren and Jerry Davenport. Each candidate is vying for one open spot which is currently being served by Fahlgren. Candidates were offered an in person interview or an email questionnaire. Fahlgren chose the email option and Davenport chose the in person interview. Questions submitted to the candidates in both forums were identical. Fahlgren's answers are...
