Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014

Changes are still settling in at the Valley County Health Department as back to school immunization and flu season starts. Not only are they sporting a new executive director and a new RN, they also have expanded their office and have gotten a new look. "We're encompassing the newness," Health Department Executive Director Connie Boreson said. "We're there where the people are to keep the community healthy." The new RN (registered nurse) joining the staff is Leslie Simensen and a new secretary, Tisa Seiler, has also been welcomed to the department.

The Glasgow City-County Library's summer reading program drew to a close with a celebration of everyone's accomplishments. There was drinks, cake, snacks and prizes. The free summer reading program, FIZZ BOOM READ, kicked off in June with over 200 registered participants excited to explore science, technology, engineering, math and art though hands-on programs and reading. Our grand prize winner of a brand new bicycle was Sadie White. Age group winners were Emmerly Allen, Ava Runner, Molly Whitmer, James Seekins, Zora Holt, Taylor Laumeyer and Christine Seekins.

The constant wind and waves at Fort Peck Lake, mixed with the sun and sails, created the perfect environment for the first Fort Peck Can-Am Laser Regatta. The regatta took place on Aug. 16-17 at the Fort Peck Marina. Three competitors were local to the area, and one of them helped organize the event. Paige Anderson said the mark boat, run by Mary and John Lamb, and the safety boat, run by Arlie Gordon, along with the many volunteers who helped on the land side of things, made the first time event run smoothly. The sailors and spectators enjoyed meals thanks to the Cottonwood, the TBID (Tourism Business Improvement District), the Fort Peck Marina and local 4-H.

These kids took individual and club herdsman awards, Sarah Morgan, Grace Carroll, Shelby Fuhrmann, Mandy Fuhrmann, Lukas Johnson, Kaitlyn McColly, Mickayla Johnson, Cache Younkin, Cordell Younkin, Brooke Westby, Mick Reyling, Trey Johnson and Haylee Redfield.

These kids all took awards for their horses. Brooke Westby, who took the English Horsemanship, level 1. Trevor Klind took the Horsemanship, level 3. Judy Pankratz took home the Horsemanship, level 2. Maddie Uphaus took home Horsemanship, level 1. Josey Uphaus took home the Overall Championship, Speed Events and Green Horse, level 1, third and fourth year. Randi Klind took the Sportsmanship award, the Ranch Horsemanship, Green Horse, two-year and Horsemanship, level 5. Demi Aune took the All Around, the English Horse, level 2 and the Yearling Colt to Maturity

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999

After 15 years, Dennis and Susan Baadsgaard are closing their B&B IGA grocery store in Glasgow. "There aren't enough people in this town to support three grocery stores," Baadsgaard said. He said brothers Don and George Gallagher built the store in the early 1960s, at about the same time that the Gordon's grocery was built. Denny Eubanks bought the store in 1983 and brought Baadsgaard in to manage it. The Baadsgaards bought the store in 1985. The laundromat and Treasure Trail meat processing company in the building remain open.

Emergency personnel took a nine-year-old girl to the hospital after a five-car pile-up in front of Valley Bank in Glasgow just about five p.m. on Tuesday. She was treated and released. Two pickups, two sport utilities and a sedan were involved in the accident. Some of the vehicles merely had some marks on the bumper while others had broken taillights or dented-in grills and leaking fluids.

They like to rollerblade. But they don't like the fact that there is nowhere in Glasgow where they can enjoy their sport safely. That led two Glasgow youth, Adam Arneson and Chris Spees, both sophomores at Glasgow High School, to talking about a skateboard park. One thing led to another and they were off to visit with city officials to see about building such a facility. The enterprising youths have already met with mayor Willie Zeller and Glasgow Recreation Director Dennis Dawson about the park. "The park would be for roller bladers, skateboarders and BMX bike riders," said Arenson. "Right now the kids around town roller blade and skateboard wherever they can find a smooth surface and a curb to wax." Locations suggested by the city are the old fire hall behind the Glasgow Civic Center or a corner of one of the city parks, if there are no objections to being used.

The live-action turtle races sponsored by Valley Bank during Happy Days were a hit with children used to the slam-bang pace of TV. The little armored competitors ambled around at will, urged on by their anxious owners. When the dust settled, Jordan Zorn's trusty turtle won first place in the 10 and under category with Kent Nelson's entry in second place. In the 11 and up division, Lacey Eastman picked up the liveliest little loper, followed by Amelia Clampitt in second place and Brandon Kauffman in third.

The 21st annual one-day cheerleader workshop was held at the Glasgow High School Gym Aug. 18. Nahua cheerleaders participating were Sarah Vinton, Shandy Cook, Jennifer Willis, Dawn Burns, Christine Walker, Kayla Skolrud, Allison Nicolay, Trina Mills, National Cheerleaders Association representatives, and Trista Turner.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug. 22, 1974

T.J. (Joe) Hocking, founder of The Glasgow Courier and the oldest living past president of the Montana Press Association extends his appreciation to members of MPA after receiving an honorary life-membership in the organization at the annual session in Helena, Aug. 16. Among those on hand included Sam Gilluly, former Courier editor, who paid tribute to Hocking's 65 years' service to MPA, his home community and state.

Jeff Markle and Tee Tyler are the reigning Men's City Tennis Doubles champs after defeating the finals challenge of Dan Burns and Greg Olson. Tyler and Burns then met Monday night for the Men's City Singles title and Tyler successfully defended his crown in straight sets.

Roy Diaz, manager of the VFW bowling lanes at Wolf Point for the past eight years, has taken over management of El Cor Del Lanes in Glasgow. Diaz and his wife, Yvonne, have leased the local bowling lanes from Jennie Miller, proprietor of Hop Sing's Restaurant that shares the same building on U.S. Highway 2, in Glasgow. Under Diaz's direction, the former 16-lane bowling alley facilities have been leveled and rebuilt into 10 lanes which will be used this year.

Seventy-four pints of blood were donated at the Red Cross blood drawing sponsored by the Glasgow Wranglers Kiwanis in the Elks Club, Aug. 13. Gallon donors included Alvin Austin, four gallons; Helen Kleppenstein, three gallons; Cindy Christenson and Bonnie Kemp, one gallon. First time donors included Diana Hall, Don Beckman, Nancy Putz, Pat Entorf, Eric Sonsteng, John Swanson, Joe Icenhower, Matt Dalton, Rod Ost, Colette Bell and Lila Buen.

Mrs. Jane Crawford, retiring superintendent of the floriculture department at Northeast Montana Fair receives a silver tray for devoted service over a period of 24 years from George Johnson, fair manager, at the conclusion of this year's fair. Hope Gilbert has been named new superintendent. Mrs. Crawford has always been interested in flowers having been a member of families engaged in the nursery business near Chicago during her early years. Over a long span of years, she has maintained a small nursery at her home at Fifth Avenue South.

The Opheim Future Farmers of America chapter put together the exhibit which earned a blue ribbon, gold banner and a check for $100 as the best FFA Educational Booth competition at the Montana State Fair in Great Falls recently. The exhibit was also entered in the Northeast Montana Fair in Glasgow and earned another blue ribbon. Pictured in the exhibit are Jerry Davenport and Alan Fuhrman, 1974 State Farmers and miles Fuhrman, chosen 1974 State Poultry winner in FFA competition.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Aug, 25, 1949

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Denham announced they have sold the Northern hotel with bar and café to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stuber. The property is the oldest business in Hinsdale. Mr. Stuber has been operating Joe's Garage here except for the time he was in military service. The Denhams will retire to their ranch, the former R.R. Black home place on Rock creek.

Roy C. Snyder, Glasgow High School band director, directed the newly organized Glasgow summer band in its first public appearance at the opening day of the Valley County fair. The band demonstrated great progress in the brief time it has been in existence.

The Valley County fair ran three days last week and set new records for attendance, exhibits, premiums paid and thoroughbred horses entered, a summary prepared by Secretary Steve Urs showed. Approximate total attendance was set at 10,000. Actual ticket sale was 7,783 plus an estimated 2,000 children admitted without charge the opening day and others admitted.

Results of the horse show, supervised by Amarilys Moecker, of Nashua, and judged by Edouard Deschamps, of Missoula, are given below. Winners are listed in order of their placing:

Shetland pony class, children under 9 – Gerald Archambeault, of Fort Peck.

Children's class, 8 to 12 – Jack Billingsley, of Glasgow.

Children's class, 12 to 16 – Eddie DuBeau, Jr., of Fort Peck and Luis Pecora, Jr., of Glasgow.

Open Mare Class – Shirley Bridges, of Oswego, and Luis Pecora, Jr., of Glasgow.

Pleasure Class – Kenneth Miller, of Glasgow, with special trophy from Valley Ridgerunners Saddle Club, and Betty Bridges, of Oswego.

Stock Class – Eddie DuBeau, of Fort Peck with special trophy from Ridgerunners; Harry Wright, of Glasgow, and Jim Kinkaid, of Harlem

Stallion Class – Jim Kirkland, of Harlem, Shirley Bridges, of Oswego and Kenneth Marlenee, of Scobey

Thoroughbred – Kenneth Marlenee, of Scobey, and Luis Pecora, Jr., of Glasgow

Quarter Horse – Jim Kinkaid, Eddie DeBeau and Betty Bridges

Palomino – Jim Kinkaid, Shirley Bridges and Everett Baker, of Wolf Point

Horse show cash awards totaled almost $400.

Mrs. Ollie Heikens, of Glasgow, whose crocheted tablecloth took first place at the fair was pronounced Valley County crochet queen and Mrs. H.H. Nicolson, of Fort Peck, whose crocheted luncheon set was first, was declared reserve champion, fair officials have announced. Mrs. Heikens received an engraved loving cup from the National Needlecraft Bureau of New York City and both she and Mrs. Nicholson received rosette badges of honor.