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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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This has been an unusual winter as we have had very little adverse weather other than high winds. We can count our blessings that we have not had lots of snow on the ground. If you did not grow up living in town, you may remember traveling the road to town when the snow banks along the plowed road were higher than your vehicle? I grew up always having extra mittens, scarves, etc packed in the vehicle in the event you got stranded. Can you even imagine what it must have been like when you where... Full story
Dear Editor, Native communities have been disproportionately hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us have lost loved ones to this virus. Many more have suffered from the reopened wounds of generational trauma that comes with a new disease hurting our people. The promise of COVID vaccines should bring our communities a sense of relief. Unfortunately, $1 billion in proposed cuts to healthcare for vulnerable populations coming out of the State Legislature drastically undermine this hope for...
Dear Editor, As the 67th Legislative session begins, we once again see the ugly head of the Montana Citizens for the Right to Work coalition rise. Their executive director, Mr. Randy Pope claims that our hard-working men and women of Montana are denied gainful employment because of being forced to pay union dues to the good paying jobs they wish to receive. He and the coalition want to stop organized labor and the strong union solidarity that fought so hard for the good paying jobs that so many...
I had occasion the other day to make a visit to the Tampico Hall. I was surprised at how nostalgic the visit made me. Opening the door to the building and seeing the wooden benches and tables brought back many memories of community card parties, dances, school Christmas plays, and election days. Election days as I remember were always good, as there was pie and coffee offered also. So many social events such as birthday and anniversary parties, reunions and of course 4-H meetings and events. Tampico Hall, one of my good memories, but I did...
Dear Editor, Montana, along with the rest of the US, has suffered through almost an entire year filled with the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. The impact on our health can be quantified by infection rates, the number of hospitalizations, and COVID-19 related deaths. Quantifying the effects on our economy is much more difficult. While vaccines offer hope to the end of the pandemic, the gravity of the economic fallout is yet to be determined. On his second day in office, Governor Gianforte took...
This budget is a good starting point and continues to fund the state agencies and outdoor programs that support wildlife protection, enhance public access, and conserve our working lands. Previous legislatures and administrations have made incredible progress to make Montana the world-class sporting and recreation state it is. We appreciate Governor Gianforte making clear in his inaugural address earlier this week one of his four core principles to be the conservation and improvement of public...
Thank you to my friend for seeing that I had an article for this issue of the Courier. Do you remember back in the day when a pair of shoes lasted forever. Shoes were passed down from one kid to the next youngster. If you happened to be the eldest child you were the lucky one as you received more new items than your siblings. Of course shoes did often show signs of wear and that is when the local shoe cobbler came in. A few of this handy shoe repair man serving the Glasgow area come to mind. I...
The Valley CARE Coalition proudly presents stories from Valley County residents who have struggled, continue to struggle, or have found peace surrounding mental health, substance use disorders, or behavioral health. Battling this is a symbol of strength and courage and should be highlighted as such. The phrase 'mental health' gives me a sense of comfort because I know I have it. I am forty-three years old and I deal with schizophrenia. It is hard to detect when you are the one going through it....
Dear Editor, As one of the most challenging years in Montana history comes to a close, we want to call Montanans' attention to the important role our state parks and fishing access sites have played during the COVID crisis. As social distancing became necessary and isolation common, Montana's parks and access sites offered a way for families to "be alone together" in the great outdoors. In the first half of the year alone, 4 out of 5 state parks experienced increases in visitation, with huge spi...
Dear People of Glasgow, Montana, Season's Greetings from friends in Glasgow, Scotland. We would love to welcome you one day to come and visit us and my wife Alice, and baby son Oliver (6 months), hope to come to Glasgow Montana to learn more about your city. Yours sincerely Nick Scott...
Dear Editor, I am writing to you about the "Twelve Days of Christmas" which begin on December 25 and end on January 5 which is Twelfth Night. The twelve days of Christmas are not a twelve day countdown for shopping until Christmas Day. I know that Christmas and Mother's Day are the two busiest shopping times and that business can be made or broken by how well the shopping season has gone. (Can't businesses advertise that there are twelve more shopping days until Christmas begins if they want to...
Dear Editor, Eugene's Pizza was a part of my growing up in Valley County. It was where we went to celebrate, a place to hang out with friends, and a place that was unique in our vast state. When I moved away, it was the one food I always wanted when I came home for visits. It is nostalgic and the food and service were always excellent. That all changed this weekend. As usual, when I knew I was coming home for the holidays I spoke to my parents about picking up Eugene's on my way through...
Dear Editor, After reading Ms. Sarah Hitchcock's letter to the editor in the Dec. 2, 2020, Courier, I must say I will agree to disagree. I understand Ms. Hitchcock's stance on the paramount importance of individual liberty in America, and her argument is well-articulated. I was also curious about the Danish study cited in her letter and looked it up online. What I learned is that there are many nuances in what the study was and was not designed to measure, and scientists' opinions differed as...
Dear Editor, I was in a restaurant eating when a person entered through a door with a sign stating masks required. The person left slamming the door and cursing. Later three entered but just left when told to put on a mask. Their decision. How bad can it be to wear a mask till you are served. They are not always comfortable but you will survive. You may save someone from sickness. One doesn't always know when they are infected. Think about all the many workers who take the chance of illness to...
Dear Editor, It was with much interest that I read the letter by Sarah Hitchcock concerning the wearing of masks. I will definitely give her credit for one statement, she has a right to not wear a mask on her own property or in her own house. When she is out on public property or public businesses where others are too, she does not have the right to endanger their health or my health by failing to protect us from what could be a death sentence. It appears that the reason for wearing a mask is...
Dear Editor, Sarah Hitchcock used some very fine words to announce her choice to not wear a mask. Concerning the Danish study, it would be wise to fact check the study, which was not done, to make an argument against masks, which it did not do. Denmark is currently recommending the use of face masks. I am not a scientist so I will abide by the advice given by the CDC, Dr. Fauci, Dr. Bell, epidemiologists and our county health department. This is my choice. Wearing a mask gives limited...
The Valley CARE Coalition proudly presents stories from Valley County residents who have struggled, continue to struggle, or have found peace surrounding mental health, substance use disorders, or behavioral health. Battling this is a symbol of strength and courage and should be highlighted as such. My postpartum journey was a struggle from the beginning to say the least. I had envisioned, like many new moms, coming home with a bubbly snuggly baby and being so excited to finally hold them, feel fulfilled, overwhelming joy...I had a fairytale...
Garden produce has been harvested and the holidays are fast approaching, bringing a lot of baking to mind. I am a happy owner of the Pioneer Museum Cookbook, “Our Pioneer Heritage.” I really enjoy just flipping through the pages. If you are looking for something special, you will probably find it, or if just browsing, I am sure you will find something you want to try. This is especially true if you were born or raised in this area. What fun to run into a recipe of a friend or neighbor of your Mother’s or Grandma’s. You may remember enjoyin...
Dear Editor, I felt compelled to write after reading the letter authored by Gordon Bell, M.D., published in the Glasgow Courier on November, 25, 2020. As a common citizen of the United States, I do believe the highest level of intellectual rigor is appropriate when confronting a pandemic as reportedly severe as the one we now face. This is especially true when those appointed authorities are intent on continuing to hinder our essential liberties in the name of public health. Is it not...
Dear Editor, Masks. The science is clear that masks help prevent Covid-19. The pleas to use them are coming from survivors, many of whom were doubters and physicians of all sorts. Some say they have a right to not use them, sorry that is not in the Bill of Rights. What is there is the freedom to choose. Please consider the words of Rev. Peter Marshall: "May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right." Sincerely, Gordon Bell, M.D. Fort...
Driving in the business section in our town of Glasgow, I find it sad to see all of the businesses that have closed over the years, and it made me think of all of the businesses Glasgow used to have in days gone by. Of course, during the days of the Glasgow Air Force, there were many businesses that have discontinued, but I am also remembering earlier days. Do you remember: Valley Implement Co., Hi-Line Implement and Motor, Snyders Agency, Farmers & Stockmens Lumber Co., Royal Motors and Studebaker cars, Vegge Motors, and for the women, what...
Dear Editor, It all started on a Tuesday with a high fever and then dry, hacking cough. The next day I was tested, and several days later found out I was positive for COVID-19. During the next week of stay-at-home/quarantine, the cough, fever and loss of appetite got worse. But the most alarming symptom was that I was rapidly losing my ability to get oxygen. After a week of failing health, I had a neighbor who encouraged and helped me go to the ER at FMDH. I was losing my ability to make decisions and even had difficulty communicating with Jace...
Dear Editor, I was born and raised in Glasgow, and after high school left for college to live in the Pacific Northwest. I’ve always considered myself somewhat of a dual citizen as I’ve generally visited Glasgow 1-2 times a year since. My wife and I recently made the big decision to move back here after 20 years away. We don’t know if we’re going to make Glasgow our forever home yet, but we’re going to give it a good try and we’re excited and hopeful for our future here. It’s been tough to come back and see a significant number of community mem...
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the letter to the editor from Karl Ward [The letter referenced was printed in the Nov. 4, 2020, issue of the Glasgow Courier titled “In Response To Oct. 28 Letter”]. His letter contends that our community does not need the money provided by visitors who suggest we should wear masks. The mask issue aside, he does not speak for me as a Valley County resident, nor do I believe he speaks for all the small businesses who count on tourism for all or part of their income. It does not matter where you are fro...
Dear Editor, As a lifelong resident of V.C. (with the exception of a couple of years spent in the State of Missouri) I was appalled by the communities’ reaction to a Halloween costume. A costume that must have been a good one to win first place in a judging. I do not personally know Mr. Morehouse, but I am giving him the benefit of assuming it was not done with malice. Was it poor taste on the part of Mr. Morehouse? I will have to admit that I would not have thought about it as anything other than a Halloween costume. Now I will admit that a...
