Yesterday's Memories

The Glasgow Courier

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013

A new addition has been welcomed at the Valley County Sheriff's office in Glasgow. Deputy Christopher Richter began work for the county on Monday, Dec. 16. As Richter settles in, he said he's excited to work for this department and glad to be part of a smaller community.

While bringing sports tournaments to town might be a nuisance to those who end up waiting in line at a restaurant, the positive effects far outweigh standing in line. Glasgow brought the first Class C Showcase to town on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7. That showcase turned out to be a success and will probably grow next year. The showcase allowed schools from different districts around the state to play each other. Some teams would never otherwise play each other.

Glasgow High School student Keeley McNew is one of two high school winners of the Montana State Library's "Treasure Hunt for the Treasure State" recent online scavenger hunt. Libraries and schools promoted the event statewide and Page offered extra credit to her students who participated. McNew won an Apple iPod nano.

Glasgow fourth grader Rance Rhoads finished third in the 8-9 year old age group in the annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition put on by the NFL in Denver, Colo. Rhoads took part in the competition this year thanks in part of his parents suggesting he should.

Wrestling took center stage again last Friday as the Scotties hosted the Glasgow Invite. Sophomore Cody King and Senior Kevin Frigon took second place in their respective weight classes. Glasgow wrestling coach Trevor Newman hopes that King ends up using this early challenge and learning from it the rest of the season.

The Glasgow High School Speech & Drama Team traveled to Billings Saturday to compete at the Billings Central Invitational Meet. Twenty-six schools competed including two AA schools. The Glasgow team came home with the third place Class B Drama trophy. Two senior Scotties, Bridger Sanders' pantomime piece was awarded all first places by the three finals judges, which combined with his earlier scores earned him a medal. Kylie Cook continued her winning streak in Serious Solo, again bringing home a medal.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998

The Valley County Transportation board announced Dec. 11 that efforts to provide weekly bus service between Glasgow and Glendive have received approval from the Montana Department of Transportation as a "pilot project." The proposed route will include stops in Glasgow, Nashua, Frazer, Wolf Point, Poplar, Culbertson, Sidney, Savage and Glendive. A flagstop will be available in Brockton.

The Valley County Commissioners have received one estimate for installation of a handicapped-accessible door on the east entrance of the courthouse. The entrance needs a push-button door opener and a ramp. The door itself needs to either be replaced or fitted with another window so people in wheelchairs can be seen.

Christmas is a stitch for Marlene Schultz, of Fort Peck. She crocheted a 13-piece nativity scene for her friend, Mary Ann Riddick, who displays it in the window of her Glasgow downtown business, the Hair Hut. The set includes the Three Wise Men, a cow, a donkey, sheep and of course an angel. It is sure to become a precious family heirloom that will be handed down from generation to generation, reminding them of the true spirit of Christmas.

The historic First National Bank building on Front Street is being restored and renovated. It is thought to be unique in Montana and has been nominated for the National Register. It is being renovated inside to meet ADA standards including adding an elevator and handicap bathrooms.

The Valley County Commissioners voted to give the last of the county's Community Transportation Enhancement Program money to the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council for renovation of the theatre. The theatre will receive $38,673. Valley County Commissioner Marlene Erickson said Roosevelt County will also contribute some of its CTEP money to the theatre.

Myrna Weber accepts a plaque from Governor Marc Racicot in recognition of her donation to the Glasgow Special Olympics fund. Weber donated all memorial funds given to her in memory of her husband, Joe, to the Glasgow Special Olympics. Joe Weber was the manager of the former Buttrey Store in Glasgow and a strong supporter of the Special Olympics program. The funds will be used to purchase new basketball uniforms for the Glasgow Stars, who will be going ot the National Special Olympics World Games in North Carolina.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec. 20, 1973

Mark Etchart, Valley County farmer and rancher was presented the Fabian Nyquist community service award at a luncheon in the Elks Club Friday. The event is sponsored each year by the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture in memory of the late Nyquist.

Glasgow Jaycees, bundled up against the below-zero cold that gripped the city Wednesday morning were "warmed" by the generosity of local residents who stopped to donate to the annual "Block of Bucks" that began to grow on Main Street. The money will be used to take needy children on a Christmas shopping spree. Last year's Block of Bucks collected $1,300 and 70 children participated in the shopping trip.

Mountain Bell of Montana has been putting in some long hours of preparation for what they expect to be a history-making number of long distance telephone calls this Christmas. They say the worst time to call is Christmas Eve, especially late Christmas Eve. The best thing to do is to call at other times.

Winners in the Voice of Democracy contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Montana Broadcasters Association are Gayle Ressmeyer, Diane Etchart, and Jim Clowes, presented by Linda Madson, who was emcee for the program honoring the youths at VFW Hall.

Nashua captured third place in the Outlook Christmas Tournament as the young Porkies took command early to defeat the Outlook Blue Jays in the consolation game. "I was very pleased with our play this weekend," coach Jack Stevens said. "We rebounded well against a bigger team and forced a lot of turnovers."

Glasgow's Steve Aune, who won the 1971-72 State wrestling title in his 132-pound class as a junior and then lost it in a heartbreaker in his senior year at the state meet in Glasgow last spring, has a new chance. Aune, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Aune, of Glasgow, is now a member of the Wildcat wrestling squad at the North Dakota State School of Science at Wahpeton.

Unbeaten Scot Matmen Defeat Wolves, 35-16 – Starting with a tough 4-3 decision that went against Glasgow's 98-pounder Aaron Fogleman and continuing on through Larry See's 13-3 decision loss and Larry Aune's dropping of an 8-4 decision, the Scots found themselves down by 10 points to the Wolves. Undefeated veteran Les Long turned on the lights on the victors' side of the scoreboard for the first time with an 8-2 decision and Ted See collected his fifth straight win at 126 points.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec. 16, 1948

Returns in the sale of Christmas seals of the Montana Tuberculosis association in Valley County are coming in slowly as compared with last year. Mrs. R. E. Stroman, county seal sale chairman, reported. More than $1,600 has been received but this is approximately $500 less than had been received about the same time last year. She hopes that those who have neglected to send in their seal sale money will do so soon.

Who caught Valley County's biggest fish in 1948? Robert Cross, chairman in charge, presented complete fishing outfits to winners in the 1948 derby for members only at the association's annual meeting in the Civic Center Tuesday night. To John Rennick, of Vandalia, won the award for the largest pike, a 9 ½ pounder caught at Vandalia Dam.

A 5 pound, 9 ounce trout brought an award in that class for James Scott, of Oswego.

Biggest non-game prize was won by George Fisher, of Nashua, who turned in a 16 ½ pound sturgeon.

The junior award in the largest pike was presented to Raymond Rennick, of Hinsdale, for his 7 3/4- pound catch.

After Opheim led, 18 to 16, at halftime, the spirited Nashua Porcupines staged a second half offensive that won a basketball contest for them 41 to 29, on the local floor Friday night. Nashua players included Viste, J. Tihista, Hill, E. Johnson, Travers, Hensrud, G. Johnson, Lacy, Buchman, MacDonald and MePherson. Opheim players included Halverson, M. St. John, Anderson, L. St. John, Waarvik, Wangrud, Stolen, Zimmer, Flickengre and Walstad.

Two Glasgow backs were among 34 athletes approved to receive football letters at Montana State university for the past season. They are Dan Radakovich, senior and Rolland Hammerness, sophomore.

Although the new skating rink in the American Legion lots across from the post office has not been put in top shape yet, it has been heavily patronized by youngsters of the community for the past week. The 60 by 120 foot rink, sponsored jointly by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the local legion post has had partial flooding of water twice.

Youngsters in various Montana orphans' homes will have a merrier Christmas as the result of a project completed this week by the Hinsdale high school Junior Red Cross chapter. The chapter repaired and reconditioned used toys and dolls for distribution among the orphans. Peggy Rutter, Carole Johnson, Dick McCartney and Dan Baker composed the Junior Red Cross committee in charge.