Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

More than 100 repair projects have been identified at the Missouri River mainstream projects (dams and bank stabilization and navigation project) and associated infrastructure. Projects include repairing spillway gates, outlet works, scour areas, work recreational facilities, roads and other flood control structures that were damaged during the Missouri River Flood of 2011. The estimated cost of making these repairs totals $234 million.

More than 20 years ago, when he was a trustee on the Glasgow School Board, Rod Ost wrote a successful DNRC grant for trees. He planted 50 trees of different varieties around all the schools and at Alumni Park. Recently he rescued one of them at East Side School, where a major construction project is going on. Several of those trees are now big and tall on the playground of Irle School where he planted them because "it is so cotton pickin' hot in the summer."

The Glasgow City Council voted Montana to allow the Long Run Fire Department to proceed with plans to build a new building on the city land they already occupy on Lasar Drive. They must bring their plans in for approval and follow state building codes and city ordinances. It will be built in phases as Long Run receives money from Valley County,

Figures compiled from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 game check station outside Havre for the weekends of Oct. 12-13 and Oct. 19-20 show reduced hunter numbers overall, but increased harvest of some upland birds and waterfowl.

After a challenging cross country meet in Roundup, the Scottie girls and boys teams will compete in the state meet this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Missoula. Senior Emma Fewer has this to say about the performance: "The Roundup meet was a good chance to see new competition from the Southern B schools. It kind of gave us a reality check for this weekend. It definitely prepared us for state better."

Coaches love it when they see flashes of athleticism and fine play. Stuff like that really sparks a team and keeps the energy flowing. For the Scottie volleyball team, those flashes are lasting longer each time they hit the floor. Stunning hitting supported by outstanding setting choices, remarkable passing and incredible defense led the girls to a five-game victory over a very tough Plentywood team, 18-25, 25-14, 25-21, 19-25, 15-13.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998

At the regular Glasgow City Council meeting Monday, Oct. 5, they again discussed rezoning four lots behind the CHMS building from residential to commercial for a parking lot. Vivian Hand and Donald Hughes, who live close to the lots in question, submitted letters against a zoning change. Jim Smrcka, representing CHMS said they were trying to be a good neighbor and not have customers and employees park in front of everyone's house.

The Glasgow Police Department and Valley County Sheriff Department learned Wednesday that they have won a $20,000 grant from the Montana Board of Crime Control to upgrade their computers. Each department will have to contribute $1,000 in match funds.

Special Olympics Montana recently honored Special Olympics of Glasgow for their Outstanding Special Olympics Program at the prestigious statewide Distinguished Service Awards during the annual Special Olympics Fall Leadership Conference Sept. 25-27 in Great Falls. Recognized were individuals, organizations, businesses and volunteers from across the state for their outstanding contributions to Special Olympics Montana.

Homecoming came to Nashua as the Culbertson Cowboys came to town to face the Eagles at O'Connor Field. For the second straight week miscues haunted the Eagles as Culbertson broke the scoreless contest by scoring a safety on a mishandled punt snap. After taking a first quarter lead of 2-0, Culbertson built a 21-0 halftime lead on a four-yard touchdown run by Brett Walker and a one-yard run by Jordan Knudsen.

Once again the Havre XC meet was bitter for performances and weather. "We had some good competition at Havre. It was actually a bigger meet than I had anticipated. There were 17 different schools represented there," Coach Rod Karst said. "Some of our runners....ran well this weekend. Amanda Leonard, Joe Friese and Eric Dolan really stepped it up," said Karst. "They need to take it up another notch in order to be competitive at State, but we are on the right track." Ouch was the word for many at the Havre meet. Mike Heikens had a knee injury and Ben Radakovich was sick and taken out of the race.

Last Friday saw the Wolf Point Wolves devour our varsity football team nearly in whole, 42-6. A well-played first half brought our boys to within one point of the conference leading Wolves, 7-6. All of the offense being provided by Bret Clampitt's 70-yard scoring run, combined with a tight defense led again by Travis Kittleson and Michael Falcon. Falcon's 20 assisted tackles led the team and a scary feat form a play in the defensive backfield.

Chris Barstad, a senior at Hinsdale High School, has been selected as a Montana finalist for the 1998 Wendy's High School Heisman Award. The national awards program recognizing high school men and women who demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement, community service and athletic accomplishments was created by Wendy's, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. Barstad earned the nomination and selection through dedication and hard work.

According to Nashua resident's the 1998 Homecoming Parade was the biggest one seen in town for close to 15 years. Spirits of parade participants and bystanders alike were lifted by the show of support for the community.

King Levi Tatafu and Queen Brooke Daley, were transported around town in a pink convertible, driven by Nashua teacher Jamie Hanson. Homecoming royalty also included Andy Boyer, Corey Pisk, Sammy Ferguson, Michelle Haskin, Nick Weinmeister, Elizabeth Walton and Jennifer Jones.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Oct. 18, 1973

Tom Grewe, 35-year old Montana Highway Patrol driver examiner in Glasgow, has resigned his post to accept the job as the new city police chief, effective on or before Nov. 1.

The thermometer is up....and soon the temperature of Valley County residents towards needy neighbors will be registering upon it. The 1973 United Fund campaign officially opened Monday with the raising of the thermometer on Newton's corner in downtown Glasgow that will report the growing list of contributions and pledges from county residents willing to lend a helping hand.County chairman this year is Bruce Dahl, assisted by vice chairman Ed Carmen. Committee chairmen include Ray Pehlke, advanced gifts; Frank Helland, rural chairman; Mike Dalton, Glasgow residential; Dave Clowes, Glasgow businessmen; Cliff Cox, payroll deduction; H.R. Helland, outside Glasgow city limits; Bill Beede, residential south side Glasgow; Fred Howsden, Glasgow Air Force Base and Lt. DeRexa, Opheim Radar Base.

Workmen were still doing minor chores on Glasgow's new swimming pool Thurday, but general construction of the $150,000 metered Olympic-sized summer funspot has been shutdown and winterized...approximately three days short of completion. Construction of the new pool, that has survived what seems to be one crisis after another since work began early in summer this year; was terminated for the winter after a hurried conference between the sub-contract, city engineer Brent Magill, general contractors Braden-Pehlke Construction of Glasgow and Council President James Hines, action in behalf of the absent Mayor Jim Christinson.

City Councilmen are considering the former First National Bank Building as a new City Hall for Glasgow. The former bank building, located on the corner of Third Street South and Front Street, has been offered to the city on a limited basis by FND directors for a price of $125,000. The negotations on the sale of building to the city, conducted previously between FND president Lynn Grobel and Major Jim Christinson, came into the open at last Wednesday night's one-week delayed City Council session.

The Opheim JV's combined an air attack over 155 yards with a running game of 283 yards to defeat the Nashua JV's, 24-20, in Nashua Friday evening.

For the total price of $1, the Glasgow volunteer fire department has acquired a high-life platform fire truck, capable of reaching 66 feet into the air and pumping 1,000 gallons per minute on a fire.

Glasgow's newest business, Interior Mart, officially opened its doors this week. Store Manage, Delbert Sorensen, is a Sidney native and now makes his home at First Avenue South. The Interior Mart, located on Highway 2 West carries a large number of carpet lines, wallpaper, draperies, rods and accessories, plus full services for domestic as well as commercial installation of carpet, tile and linoleum.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Oct. 14, 1948

Dr. Carl A. Ogrinc, optometrist, formerly of Chicago and Aurora, Minn., has arrived in Glasgow and announced this week that he will open office in Room 208 in the Rundle Building Nov. 2. Dr. Ogrinc is a graduate of Northern Illinois College of Optometry.

The Opheim Vikings won their first six-man football game of the season when they clashed with the Hinsdale Raiders here Friday and came out on the long end of a 39-0 score.

Two cars were damaged in an accident involving three machines on the Milk River Hill Sunday afternoon. John Silk, of Glasgow, was towing a car owned by Dave Shipp, toward Glasgow. Going downhill, defective brakes on the Shipp car caused it to shove the Silk car and throw it into the opposite traffic lane, where it sideswiped a machine driven by Mrs. John St. Pierre, of Fort Peck. The Silk car had damage of about $125.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Torgerson of Nashua celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Monday night by entertaining at a family dinner at the Sunnyside club near Glasgow. They were presented with gold watches, the gift of their children and their families.

The Frazer Bearcubs' six-man football squad bowed to the Nashua Porcupines, 26-15 Friday afternoon. Frazer opened the scoring with a 60-yard march featuring end runs with precision blocking. That ended the scoring for the first quarter. Nashua counted in the second period on a long pass, Viste to McDonald. The half ended with Nashua leading 8-7. Nashua came back in the last half to score three touchdowns.