Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

Negotiations were completed and Glasgow City Council members have agreed to give both union and non-union employees a raise this year. Mayor Becky Erickson commented that there hasn't been a raise for employees in several years. The raise adds up to 50 cents an hour, and a $1.50 raise for employees who are on call. Health insurance payments will also increase. City officials did not take a raise this year. The resolution was passed Monday, Oct. 20.

An emotional response could be spotted by family, friends and veterans during a short ceremony where three local heroes received one of the highest and most known awards given in France. The local WWII veterans sat at the front of the room while an audience filled the room to see the three become recipients – Lloyd Eide, Gordon Olson and Kenneth Newton – of the French Knight Legion of Honor Award. Laurence Markarian, the honorary consul of France for the state of Montana gave the awards after a short biography and history of each veteran. She later explained in an interview that giving the honor was something she personally found important and that this particular duty called to her. She explained that her mother lived in Paris as the Germans took over half the city and the family suffered during the time of war. Her mother was just a child, but raised her to understand what was given up for their freedom.

Delaney Beil, from Hinsdale High School, was one of 25 high school students from across the state of Montana who attended a MedStart Camp hosted at Montana State University Billings from July 13-18. MedStart is a week-long program that explores healthcare careers. While living in the dorms and being immersed in campus life, the students had the opportunity to job shadow at area healthcare facilities, attend college planning sessions, participate in healthcare simulation activities, and explore a wide variety of healthcare opportunities.

Glasgow XC fell short of its team goals at State last Saturday in Helena, but they returned home with some individual accomplishments to celebrate and build upon. Seniors Josie Braaten and Amanda Wolff turned in All-State times for the girls, Braaten placing eighth in 19:52 and Wolff 13th in 20:24 over the 3 miles at Bill Roberts Golf Course. Scottie coach Rod Karst also noted that five underclassmen turned in their second best times of the year on the big stage at State. The Fab Five include Faith Sallee at 23:46 for the girls and these boys: Kasey Seyfert in 18:41, Chase Hughes in 18:47, Braden Meland in 19:06 and Logan Gunderson in 20:31.

The Scotties had their hands full with visiting Conrad last Friday before cashing in a succession of big plays on offense and defense to turn a 13-12 third quarter lead into a 34-12 pull-away victory.

GHS scored 21 unanswered point in the final quarter, sending their grandstand full of fans into a jubilant state. Glasgow was clinging to a 1-point lead in the third quarter – thanks to Conrad's failure to convert extra point attempts – but the Cowboys owned momentum and appeared to be driving in for the go-ahead score. Conrad's fans were getting noisy. But change came quickly.. A holding penalty in the red zone. A 30-yard missed field goal. As Conrad started sputtering, Glasgow pounced with its depth and balanced star power.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999

Voters' 54-39 rejection of the proposed Hinsdale County Water and Sewer District has thrown plans to renovate the failing old water treatment plant out the window. "We're disappointed that (the water district proposal) failed," said Valley County Commissioner Eleanor Pratt. "The people who attended the public meetings understood it. It was a good alternative to replace a 30-year-old plant. Those who did not attend misunderstood. They listened to street talk and those campaigning against the district." The County Commissioners have received letters from the state Department of Environmental Quality warning that the treatment plant is releasing below-standard water into the Milk River.

With few hot-button issues and only a couple of contested seats to draw them out, Valley county voters mostly found something else to do rather than vote in yesterday's general election. The exceptions were the race for the North Valley County Water District Board in St. Marie and the new proposition to organize a new water and sewer district in Hinsdale. At St. Marie, four candidates were running for two water district board positions. With a turnout of 65 percent of the eligible voters, the election seated Darrol Detrick, 59 votes and Jake Crounse, 31 votes. Fort Peck has a new mayor, Paulette Black, who received 29 votes. Two alderman candidates filled the two vacancies; Charles Carlson with 40 votes and Steve Klessens with 36.

The Boy Scouts were not the only ones putting on a haunted house this Halloween. Beth Chavez and her children, along with the Holom family, put on a haunted house for all the little ghouls and witches out on Halloween. Using materials from around the house and a little imagination, the families were able to put together a terrifying tour for all their guests. Despite the weather, people lined up for a chance to look around the Chavez haunted house.

A familiar figure is missing from the Glasgow Post Office. After 26 years, Gordon Brown has retired as window/distribution clerk. With his four years in the Navy, he has racked up 30 years of federal service. He was given a 30-year pin last week and announced his decision to retire. "That's enough for me," he said. Brown, a 1956 GHS graduate, has done all his post office service in Glasgow. Other changes are coming to the post office soon. Keith Fogle said a new postmaster, Kita Axtman, of Glasgow, will take charge in November.

The Glasgow Scotties traveled to Cut Bank on Saturday to take on the fifth ranked Wolves in the first round of the Class B football playoffs. Cut Bank, who was 7-1 coming into the game. Glasgow coach Syverson wasn't very pleased with Glasgow's defense in the first half, but he said they stepped it up and got stops in the second half when they needed them. The victory was Glasgow's first in the playoffs in four years. With the win, they advamce on to the second round in Malta.

This year the Scottie Football team will lose 13 team members at graduation, Ryan Truscott, Ryan Rogenes, Tim Rodvelt, Ben Rhode, Aaron Cooper, Brandon Hoerster, Beau Stephenson, Nate Molstad, Tim Aten, Michael Falcon, Seth Price, Brett Clampitt and Jason Green. These 13 athletes have played a big part in helping the Scotties make it to the playoffs.

The Nashua girls basketball team invited Nashua High School alumni girls basketball players from 1973 to 1978 to a game honoring the former Porcupine athletes. The game was dedicated to the memory of Ann (Heikens) Willis, who played during 1975-1978 when Nashua placed second and third at State. Ann passed away earlier this fall after a long battle with cancer. Every team from 1973 through 1978 was represented by two to nine athletes in attendance. Over the years former Porcupine athletes have returned home to help as assistant coaches. Shelly Erickson, Karleen (Fossum) Leader, Bridgett Buen, Ann (Byrnes) MacDonald and current Porcupine assistant Mary Lou (Weinmeister) Remington.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Oct. 31, 1974

The entire 1974 Montana Class A football season boils down to just four conference champions and 200 yards of gridiron turn in Glasgow and Cut Bank. Undefeated Glasgow (8-0), winners of the Eastern Class A Conference title, host the Southern-A champion Maroons (6-2) of Butte Central under the lights of Fairgrounds Stadium in Glasgow. This marks the first year since 1966, that a Scotty eleven has gone unbeaten for an entire season and the first since since 1967 that a Glasgow grid squad has made the divisional playoffs. Head football coach Doug Dierenfield came to Glasgow in 1972 and in three gridiron seasons has built a title contender from a squad that went 1-7 overall and 1-5 in conference his first year.

Varsity football cheerleaders at Glasgow Senior High School are Jacquie Etchart, Pam Vosen, Libby Pratt, Jackie Nelson and Cheryl Willham. The girls will cheer the Scotties on to victory when the GHS team meets the Butte Central Maroons on the local field at 7:30 p.m., Friday.

Glentana Elevator and BN Railroad experience a "first" in Glentana history, according to George Larson, elevator manager, and Clif Heck, BN agent. Wednesday they shipped a carload of mustard seed. The shippers were Clinton Nelson and Peter Dighans, Richland, and Lawrence Hiltner, Glentana. Combined they seeded 900 pounds of seed which yielded 92,000 pounds. According to the growers, they were surprised at their first experience with mustard.

Hospital administration and trustees jointly announced this week that the new Frances Mahon Deaconess medical facility will be located on the present sit. According to hospital officials, there had been some questions whether the facility would be located in conjunction with the Valley View Home on Glasgow's north side. "We wanted to explore all avenues of approach," stated Kyle Hopstad, Deaconess Hospital administrator. "Our main concern was to weigh all factors both pro and con at each potential location in an effort to obtain the best possible site. It would be unfair to the community," Hopstad continued, "if we did not look at all sides of this most important decision."

A resident of Valley View Home will be crowned Harvest Day Queen during the bazaar and open house. Candidates for queen chosen by residents of the home are Marie Van de Wiele, Julia Riley, Weltha Hanson, Rosie Anderson and Josie Jackson. The candidates will be interviewed by Jim Clowes of the Key Club and members of Senior Citizens will cast the final votes for green based on the interviews.

Arlie Knodel, Al Penny and Rocky Malnaa, all of Glasgow, recently caught three Northern Pike weighing over 12 pounds. The largest was 17 pounds and all were caught while the men were trolling off the fence of the dam at Fort Peck.

Susan Court represented Hinsdale High School in the All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra festival in Billings, Thursday and Friday. Susan qualified for All-State Band by submitting tape recordings last spring. The three groups held practice sessions with guest conductors and gave a concern Friday at the Billings Senior High. Hers was the only baritone sax in the 29-member band. Mrs. Bill Court and daughters, Susan and Debbie, were accompanied to Billings by Mrs. Kenneth Knudson of Saco, former Hinsdale band director. Mrs. Knudson attended the Montana Music Education convention there and the concert.

The Glasgow Lassies Class A girls basketball squad is off to a great start this season and are currently riding a 9-1 win-loss record, the hottest pace set by Lassie quintet since the girls' cage sport came to GHS. The team includes Diane Turner, Jill Myhre, Vicki Oliver, Karen Schaale, Shelly Pehlke, Sue Wiltfong, Arlene Frank, Debby Austin, Linda Bestrom, Shannon Pehlke, Connie Remus and head basketball coach Jan Lillitvedt.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Nov. 3, 1949

The elements conspired against the Scotty festival here last week but nevertheless high school students brought off a successful program. Saturday's parade brought handicaps for students, who saw paper streamers and decorations they had fasioned in several day's work torn off by the force of the near-gale. Pat Seibert and Bruce Ellis, successful king and queen candidates are shown huddled on a truck. Dave Pecora led the parade with The Flag on horseback. He was followed by wirlers, flag swingers and the band all of which are directed by Roy C. Snyder.

Glasgow Scotties displayed a coordinated attack and superior line play Saturday night to register a victory over the Fergus High Eagles of Lewistown, 27-14. The victory gave the locals one win, one tie and three losses in Class A Eastern district play. The Scots wind up their season Friday night with an interstate contest in Williston. Glasgow quickly racked up a lead by scoring two Tds in the first quarter. Recieving Tom Parac's opening kickoff on his own 8, halfback Johnny Dick started down the middle, dodging tacklers, then cut to the let and wound up behind the goal line after a 92-yard run. Fullback Chuck Sternhagen went through right tackle for the extra point.

Nashua six-man gridders retrained their unbeaten untied standing here Friday afternoon by defeating the Dodson Coyotes, 32-26 in a thrilling overtime contest. The win advances the Porcupines to a game in Medicine Lake Friday afternoon, where the teams will play for the Northeastern district championship. When regular time had run out the score was 26-26. In order to determine the winner, a California playoff was agreed on. Each team was allowed five tries and the team to advance the ball farthest won. Fullback Jack Hill came through for Nashua on the home team's final try, where he turned in a beautiful sidestepping run to score.

Glasgow has a new organization with initial steps taken Friday night by 18 men for organizing a local chapter of SPEBSQSA. The initials are the short version of the full name – Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing In America. Officers are C.A. Dunnell, president; Anthony Hoffmann, vice president; and Tom Cogeland, secretary. Officers said the local wants more men and they invited all interested to attend Friday's meeting.

Although there were one or two cases of what might be termed "malicious vandalism," Halloween night in Glasgow passed without much serious damage to property, Sheriff Mason Melvin and Chief of Police W.A. Baynham commented. They said they virtually all Halloween celebrators "stayed within reasonable bounds." A woman living on Third Avenue South reported to the sheriff's office that her home had been smeared with yellow paint. Several "street blocks" were erected in Glasgow that might have resulted in accidents. The sheriff said a report came from south of Richland that several farm gates were removed and cut or broken up.

A chill wind bringing indication of cooler weather to come didn't discourage attendance at the weekly Farmer's Day drawing Saturday and seven prizes were awarded. Most of the trouble came for the judges as they handled and opened name capsules with chilled and numbed fingers. Billy Pliley drew the capsules and the judges representing sponsors were H.R. Bjorklund, of Bjorklund & Son, William Cody of the Electric Service company, Roy Jerome, of the Glasgow Motor company and A.R. England of the Monarch Lumber company. Attendance prizes and winners were Jorgen Erickson, of Glasgow, box of apples; Mrs. Thoralf Hatton, of Glasgow, choice of $10 hat or dress; and Walter Luse, of Glasgow, 20 pounds of Northern Bloom honey. Mrs. Harold Stensland, of Glasgow, claimed the first main prize, a certificate for $20 good for a choice of registered seed, turkey poluts or baby chicks. John Knaff, of Glasgow, whose name was the first to be drawn won the day's first dairy calf away. A second $20 certificate good for choice of seed, chicks or poults went to Mrs. Boyd Maag, of Glasgow. Also called were Henry Reddig, of Frazer, K.O. Stolem, of Hinsdale, and Fritz Stannebein, of Richland.