Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

It was a bittersweet ceremony as the Northeast Montana Relay for Life began on Friday, July 25. The young, the old, the healthy and the sick gathered with one mission in common, to raise funds to fight cancer and to take a stand against something that impacts almost ev­eryone. The ceremony had some changes this year, and it still was a success. The total raised for the relay was $45,371.40. That amount is what has been raised over the year with other events and fundraisers.

The National Weather Service in Glasgow had a busy day last week as warnings were issued for a storm that ended up moving rapidly through Valley County. The weather service reported that it was a widespread storm that moved along the Hi-Line from Malta toward the northern parts of the county. Large trees were reported down in Glasgow, St. Marie and Opheim. Reports of hail were reported in Fort Peck and in the northern parts of Val­ley County. The highest official gust was recorded at 62 mph, and the wind held steady for about an hour. The weather service said there were reports of an 80-mph gust that moved from Opheim to Peerless, and a 73 mph gust was recorded near Fort Peck. Nashua reported an 80-mph hour gust around 5:21 p.m.

Four young kindergarten students at the Opheim School graduated from kindergarten on Thursday, May 15. They are Dylon Allestad, who was given the Dinosaur award, Madison Harris was given the Handwriting award, Charlie Kaasa was given the Math award and Brooklyn Johnson who was given the Hug award.

Experience reigned supreme for the Glasgow Kiwanis Thunder swim team at the Divisional swim meet in Chinook this past weekend. The Thunder took 28 swimmers with them to the meet and 22 of those advanced to the finals of the meet and qualified for the State swim meet that will be held in Conrad this weekend. Dalton Sand and Jordan Kulczyk highlighted the performances of Glasgow swimmers. Sand took first place in the boys 50 free, 100 free and 50 fly for the 9-10 age group.

JoLynn Reyling of Glasgow, the 18-year-old daughter of Joseph and Gina Reyling and a 2014 GHS graduate, has won the Angela Bauer Youth Schol­arship Cutting and $450 in scholarships. JoLynn had an interest in cutting, but never really had the opportunity to cut. Her aunt, Theresa Nelson, helped JoLynn get connect­ed with Montana Cutting Horse Association trainers Tim Stryker, of Billings, and Tom Campbell, of Twin Bridges. Theresa mounted JoLynn on her horse – one that she had raised – "Color T A Colonel" and away they went. It was JoLynn's first time cutting and showing – right there in Livingston at NCHA Days – and cut she did! JoLynn marked a 73 the first day to win the Senior Cutting and on day two, JoLynn rode "Smooth As A Hawk" owned by J

The Glasgow Reds had been virtually unbeatable the entire season. That trend continued in the first two games of the District Tournament in Sidney after securing the tournament's top spot. After a 23-4 victory over Miles City coupled with an 8-0 win against the Billings Cardinals, it appeared as if the Reds were preparing for an in­evitable State Tournament berth in Lewistown.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug. 1, 1999

The machines were running at a fast clip Tuesday night during the lawnmower races at the Northeastern Montana Fair. Some of last year's competitors were back for action – Leader, Pratt, Hartsock and Stormer among them. Bob Stormer continues to dominate in the larger class, the BP machines of more than 8 horsepower. He bagged first with Marvin Pratt, second and Rick Leader, third. There were quite a few wrecks but nobody was hurt. Rick Leader ran into Marvin Pratt and got stuck but four of the five strong guys set that right.

The Glasgow Reds went to the State Class B baseball tournament again this year and came away from Lethbridge, Alberta, with fourth place. They had a 39-10 season under coaches Ryan Malmin and Chad Maczka. The Reds eliminated the Belgrade Bandits 12-4 on Monday, in loser-out play. On Tuesday, however, the Gallatin Valley Outlaws pushed the Reds out of contention with a 7-2 win. The Outlaws will go on to play the winner of the Glendive-Havre game.

NOAA Weather Radio 2000, a new system that will allow forecasters to broadcast weather information faster and more effectively is coming to the National Weather Service office in Glasgow. "NOAA Weather Radio 2000 will allow us to send weather statements and warnings straight from the forecaster and out over the airways, saving five to 10 minutes or more," said Jim Rea, meteorologist in charge of the forecast office.

Three area students, Kristy Risa, of Opheim, John Gilbertson, of Glasgow and Christopher Burns, of Fort Peck, recently attended Student Orientation, Advisement, and Registration (SOAR) at Dickinson State University. SOAR is a two-day event designed to help students enrolling at Dickinson State in the fall to become more acquainted with the university, register for classes, and meet future classmates.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug. 1, 1974

Thirty-five members of the Class of '39 gathered in Glasgow last weekend for their 35th reunion. Elmon Yoder, of Lexington, Ky., responded in behalf of visiting classmates. A eulogy was given by Bert Osen in memory of classmates who are deceased. Others who participated in the program include Barbara and John Forsythe, of Billings; Pat Campbell Hendersen, of Seattle; Russell Heacox, of Tiburon, Calif .; and Ed McGlochlin, of Carmel Valley, Calif.

Paula Draxton and Terry Helland are among 163 students who will complete a course of study at the University of Durham, Durham, England. The Glasgow youths left July 13 from New York with students from different parts of the Untied States for a six-week stay in Europe under the American Institute for Foreign Study. During their 19-day course, they studied all aspects of British life, ranging from literature to present day institutions.

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Employees Division got the Operation Update fund drive off to a tremendous start this week with more than 72 percent of the goal already pledged. Co-chairman Pat Bondy announced that 31 hospital employees have already joined the "No 1 Club," a special club established for the hospital employees during the course of the Operation Update. The Hospital Employees division "Number One Club," is headed by Pat Bondy from the nursing department and Dwight Bramble, credit manager.

In early August, Boeing Company of Seattle, Wash., will begin conducting flight tests on a Boeing Model 747-EAA at Glasgow Air Force Base. The aircraft is one of four on order by the Air Force to be used by top military and civilian advisers during times of national emergency.

Glasgow's All-Stars, the 1974 Montana Senior Little League champions opened their bid for the regional title in Portland, Ore., Wednesday night against a tough Washington squad in a quest that could take them all the way to the World Series in Gary, Indiana. Glasgow used both power at the plate and strength on the mound to take the shortest route possible to the state championship, downing Great Falls, 12-11 in a thrilling slugfest and wrapping up the title on pitcher Al Hopstad two-hit, 3-1 win on Thursday.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug, 4, 1949

Woodrow, Sask., the team with the coordinated fielding returns here this weekend for two contests with the Glasgow VFW Club. Manager Rowan Grey, of the Vets, said several younger players will be in uniform for the Vets, looking forward to another season and the need for developing additional talent.

The City-County library plans for the new western room are progressing rapidly with the pine shelves and the fireplace to be set up this week, Mrs. George Dignah, librarian reported. Painting of the roo will be completed next with the pine finished in the natural wood color and the walls and woodwork done in a desert sand color to match the new western draperies.

A well is being drilled for the town on the airport by Resner Blikken. It is planned to connect this well if a sufficient supply is found, to the present water system for the time being. The well in use now will be disconnected. An emergency has arisen because of a shortage of the present supply. All outside watering has been discontinued. The purity of the water is questionable making a new supply necessary.

Fort Peck took top honors in a three-game invitational baseball tournament at Hinsdale Sunday be defeating Saco, 5 to 3 and downing Hinsdale 16-4. The Fort Peck team received the championship of $50. Hinsdale received $25 for second place and Whitewater and Saco each received $12.50. The opening game, Fort Peck vs. Saco, was closely contested almost all the way. Fort Peck got one run in the first in Saco's two. Neither team scored in the second and in the third Fort Peck added another run to tie the count at 2-2. No more scores were made until the sixth, when Fort Peck got three and Saco one to decide the contest, 5-3.

A Glasgow Chamber of Commerce delegation that returned Tuesday from a trip to Circle and Jordan reported that it found two especially evident facts – that support is growing throughout eastern Montana for the "spillway" road south from Fort Peck and that towns on the Central Montana highway unqualifiedly favor the road, with the completion of the Central Montana highway.