Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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A Christmas Confession – I really do not care for the holiday, or the extended celebration of consumerism. For years I’ve tried to follow my own rule of allowing only two Christmas-related activities prior to Thanksgiving: making travel arrangements for the holiday and bemoaning how Christmas sales have encroached into other holidays. Last week, however, I broke my own rule. I attended a Christmas-themed record release party hosted by the Glasgow High School Swing Choir. The group proved why some rules are meant to be broken. Presenting rec...
One important story got lost last month in the incessant election coverage. Millennials, those prolific killers of all things Boomers love, are at it again. This time they are killing American cheese, preferring “fancier” cheeses, such as asiago, fontina and smoked gouda. Thank you, Millennials. American cheese is trash. The time is long past for its demise. The long-running trope regarding all the things Millennials are killing has become farcical. Our culture worships capitalism, content to leave our fate in the invisible hand of the mar...
Some weeks ago I mentioned a friend that has shared old memorabilia with me. I sincerely hope this person did not take offense from my “who needs enemies” remark. I love to have readers and friends share thoughts and memories with me, and I will admit that the some sections of our Pioneer Museum have nothing over on me, as I treasure and keep most old items that trigger memories of our ancestors. This friend has shared many memories that trigger my thoughts for these articles, and I do owe that person many thanks. I will readily admit there are...
Montana hunters have been afield pursuing deer, elk and other big game, just as we have done for decades. But new this year is the knowledge that chronic wasting disease (CWD) is present in our state’s mule deer and white-tailed deer. Last year’s first-ever detection of this devastating disease was a huge blow to our state, although its arrival was considered inevitable. This fall, more harvested deer have tested positive for this always fatal neurodegenerative disease. For years, Montana has been surrounded by states and provinces with CWD...
You remember the feeling: Standing up in front of the class, palms sweating, trying to remember the words you had so carefully memorized the night before; waiting on the edge of the dance floor; the test you absolutely didn’t study for; the first day of school; the big game; the red and blue lights in the rearview mirror. Stress. Teens today are overwhelmed by stress and influences that have not been seen in past generations. While teens are still impacted by the traditional short-term stress that occurs when preparing for a test, a school danc...
All parents wish they could protect their children from experiencing pain or stress. A teenager today will be faced with new challenges and stessors continually. The national Child Traumatic Stress Network reports that 4 out of 10 adolescents have witnessed violence, 17 percent have been physically assaulted, and as many as eight percent have experienced secual assault. Teen stress management involves developing healthy coping skills and creating a mindset and environment that diffuses stress and provides positive resources. Learning to...
Dear Editor, Now that the elections are over for a time, we need to be thankful for all that we have this Thanksgiving season and the Christmas season ahead. We are a very generous community in responding to the many fundraisers throughout the year - Fireworks, Relay for Life and now Block of Bucks to provide winter clothing for children. There are numerous charities to donate to but when we know how many families have lost everything and many are now planning funerals we must teach our children to be very thankful as they receive brand new...
Throwback jerseys. Alternative sweaters. Old school sweaters. The NHL recently announced the list of teams who will be rocking some uniforms inspired by those of “old time hockey, eh?” and I am here for it. Paying homage to days gone by, Orginal Six teams to relative newcomers, several NHL teams will debut third jerseys this year. A classicly simple New York Rangers sweater stands in stark contrast to an … let’s say ... embellished (yes, that will work) Phoenix Coyotes jersey. Some sweaters will draw praise, others derision, but as with an...
The 2018 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) two-day summit ended without a communique, reflecting the ongoing tensions between the United States and China. Vice President Mike Pence said, the U.S., “will not change course until China changes its ways,” and reiterated President Donald Trump’s threats to further increase tariffs on Chinese imports. Negotiations between the U.S. and China were planned stateside for this week, but China’s top trade negotiator cancelled his plans for the trip. Instead, Trump is expected to meet with Chinese...
All parents wish they could protect their children from experiencing pain or stress. A teenager today will be faced with new challenges and stessors continually. The national Child Traumatic Stress Network reports that 4 out of 10 adolescents have witnessed violence, 17 percent have been physically assaulted, and as many as eight percent have experienced secual assault. Teen stress management involves developing healthy coping skills and creating a mindset and environment that diffuses stress and provides positive resources. Learning to...
Dear Editor, We should be so proud of all of the Valley County candidates who ran in the last election. In a political atmosphere that is so often based on negativity, their positive approach was like a breath of fresh air. Even in the few instances when the lowly political practice of attempting to spread false information or other innuendos tried to raise its ugly head, they kept the high ground and refused to allow their campaign ethics to be denigrated in any way. In future elections I wish...
Dear Editor, Originally, I wanted to send this note to Superintendent Connors. Then I thought maybe the Board should also get a copy. Really though, the parents and community of Glasgow should hear this since it involves them too. It's sadly rare for schools and communities to get positive feedback, yet that is what this letter is all about. Since my retirement from Saco 2.5 years ago, I've been helping Glasgow School District with driving students around the state for various sporting events,...
While doing some shopping recently, I noticed empty shelves in stores. They were empty because all Halloween merchandise had been removed. And it was slowly being replaced not with Thanksgiving items, but instead everything connected with Christmas. My mind drifted back to when I was young and would be so excited about Thanksgiving. I so looked forward to Dad saying it was time to crack and clean the black walnuts we’d gathered in the woods. Because that meant Mom was getting everything together to make the special cookies and pastry that s...
Dear Editor, I received my property tax bill the other day. Needless to say, it wasn't less than that of a year ago, which gave me pause to think. I went back through my records to the tax year ending in 2013. It was a bit of a shock to say the least. From the tax year ending in 2013 to the tax year ending in 2019, my property taxes will have increased nearly 70 percent. Have these tax hikes resulted in increased County services? None that I can see, other than a welfare check for a private...
Dear Editor, I agree 100 percent with Sandy Laumeyer's article in the last addition of the Courier. I agree that the reporting of poll results before all polls are closed is wrong. A time frame for campaigning might be great. How about a cap on the amount of dollars spent campaigning? Why do we find it so difficult to feed our homeless, support our school systems, etc., when there are so many dollars available for some contestant's political campaigns? I know some things will never change, but...
Remember all of the different flavors of chewing gum that were available to us in our teen years? Remember the old song, “Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bed post overnight? If your mother says don’t chew it, do you swallow it in spite?” I am not sure why some of these things pop into my head, but several memories flooded my mind when I thought of that old song. How many of us remember, or have, bed posts that we might stick our gum on overnight, or for that matter, how many of us, young or old, would save our chewing gum for t...
Dear Editor, Montana's Medicaid expansion has been helping those stuck in healthcare limbo. For several years now, our Medicaid expansion program has supported those who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still cannot afford quality healthcare. This program helps provide healthcare to those in need and continues to produce approximately $400 million in new spending each year, bolstering Montana's economy. Furthermore, Medicaid expansion improves the health outcomes of patients across the...
Dear Editor, The Oct. 17 Courier really took me by surprise! Why would the Sheriff's Dept. or DOJ release so much evidence in a pending case? Because it is public knowledge! I am still a firm believer that we are innocent until proven guilty and there are always two sides to every story. Just remember this verse, "Ye who has not sinned, cast the first stone." Let's not let this tear our community apart. Instead, let's come together and support the ones that are affected by this. This includes...
Dear friends in Glasgow, As I headed home from the state cross country meet last weekend, I thought about your kids. This was the most emotional state cross country meet I have ever been a part of. That's partly because the race was so close, but more than that I think it was because we saw two teams that really cared. They didn't just care about their individual performances, they cared about their teams. You could see it in our boys' faces, in their races, and with their teammates after the...
Dear Editor, I got a great kick out of the back page "Bread Pudding Season," by Gwen Cornwell. I don't know Cornwell, but Cornwell writing about Bread Pudding, I knew it would be good. Well, the Johnny Cafe, rushed back to my mind and so did two other names, Emory Robothom and Jon Jondrow. Emory took me to the Johnny for lunch several times. We'd fight over who was buying, and I couldn't swear by it, but I think I had bread pudding more than once. I also think it was kind of crunchy on the side...
Dear Editor, As a former Valley County Sheriff, rancher and 3rd generation Valley County resident I'm greatly concerned with the direction our Sheriff's Office is going. That is why I am supporting Joe Horn. With all the loss of experience the Sheriff's Office is confronting (losing 3 or more of their most experienced officers) we need to elect a Sheriff with experience, training and street sense. Joe's 27+ years of actual law enforcement experience is going to be badly needed with all the...
Dear Voters, Montana is special. That's why my wife, Susan, and I raised our four kids here. It's why we started a business here in our home – one that created hundreds of high-paying, Montana jobs. And it's why I ran for Congress – to protect our Montana way of life. I'm honored to serve as your lone voice in the U.S. House of Representatives. It's a responsibility I take very seriously. The only way I know to do this job is stay connected with Montanans where we live, work and recreate. In my...
A rule in internet chat rooms is that two topics you are asked not to discuss are politics and religion. It is easy to understand that rule. Those two topics can cause violent reactions. Everyone has their own opinions and ideas about politics and religion and we should be able to discuss them in a respectful manner. But, as we know and lately have seen, that is not always the case. It is not only sad but heartbreaking as well to see what’s been happening in our country and our world. There has been many ideas offered as to why, greed, p...
Dear Editor, I-185 will address problems: Mental Health. Drug Abuse. The State of Montana has a real need for more mental health providers/therapists. At times Montana has citizens that need help- be that in times of flood, or drought, or cancer, or fire, or Alzheimer’s, or with personal behavioral health issues. In a perfect world we solve our own, but now is a time to help. I-185 will positively affect the economy of our Montana through job creation, fewer emergency room visits, fewer jail inmates, fewer tobacco health problems, lower i...
Dear Editor, It is my understanding that a sheriff needs more skills in management than in law enforcement. According to Dan Taylor, who was a sheriff here for many, many years, a good sheriff has to be able to manage the jail, dispatch, civil department, coroner, search and rescue, and is an officer of the District Court. True Joe Horn has 27 years law enforcement experience, but when in the Sept. 19 Courier the question was asked of him, what is the largest budget you have been in charge of, Horn said he’s never been in charge of a budget, e...
