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  • Daggett, Billingsley Elected In Glasgow

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    Valley County had a busy school election season, as four out of six school districts held elections. The Opheim and Lustre school districts did not have elections, due to the lack of candidates. Glasgow, Nashua, Hinsdale and Frazer voters did show up at the polls to decide on board of trustee members and levies. The results here are the unofficial counts that came in late Tuesday, May 6. Glasgow Glasgow’s ballot held two three-year terms for the board of trustees. Incumbents David Irving and Patt Etchart were challenged by John Daggett and... Full story

  • The City & County Audits

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    By Bonnie Davidson The Courier Crunching numbers is part of the annual tradition of audits for city and counties nationwide. It's part of the process to keep governments in check and to ensure that tax dollars are being used properly. While it might not be the most sexy topic, it a very important part of the checks and balances in the country. Both Valley County and the city of Glasgow audits were completed and the findings received in the last month. Documents and financial statements from the...

  • County Discusses St. Marie Bankruptcy

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    St. Marie property owner Pat Kelly filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. While the process is only beginning in the courts, Marvin Bethea joined the commissioners in a discussion on what would be best bankruptcy to file – Chapter 7 or Chapter 11. The discussion took place April 23. Bethea, a St. Marie property owner, explained that a Chapter 11 would be more beneficial to the county and St. Marie residents. He explained that a committee would be formed, appointed by a U.S. trustee. Bethea said that support from others in St. Marie was for...

  • City Council Approves Levee Draft Plan

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    Flooding is a concern in the Glasgow area, a concern that has become a reality a number of times over the last century. Only a few years ago, in 2011, a large flood threatened and damaged the area. The disaster caused millions of dollars of damage. The Army Corps of Engineers gave the city of Glasgow two years to complete a plan to fix several issues with the Milk River and Cherry Creek levee that was rated as unacceptable. Glasgow formed a Levee Safety Committee in order to meet the deadline...

  • Getting Our Kicks On Route 66

    Donna Kloker, Guest Column|May 7, 2014

    My husband, Dave, came up with an original idea to celebrate my age of 66. "Let's travel Route 66 and get our Kicks." So off we went, leaving Park Grove on March 18 to start an unknown adventure of sorts. With Triple AAA books and maps and our book called "Traveling Route 66 2250 Miles of Motoring History from Chicago to LA," we were headed on our way to find the Mother Road. We started each day by listening to songs of the Mother Road on our CD. Of course we had to get to Illinois, which is no... Full story

  • Cliven Bundy And The Great Montana Land Grab

    Virgil Vaupel, Thanks For Listening|May 7, 2014

    I just want to say a couple of things about this Cliven Bundy thing in Nevada and the land grab going on right here in our own backyard. Lots of folks are under the mistaken impression that Bundy refused to pay for his BLM lease. He simply refused to pay the feds. He first tried paying the state of Nevada, but they refused to take his payment. He then tried to pay the county, but they also refused. I also feel he was goaded into acting as he did when the BLM drastically cut back his allotment, so his cowies wouldn't harm the fragile and near-ex...

  • Thank You For Sharing Your Grass

    Beth Simeniuk, Letter To The Editor|May 7, 2014

    Dear Editor: Thank you to all the residents of this country. Because of you, I was endowed with an incredible gift: I was born into grazing rights, and I married into grazing rights. My people were so lucky to have been around when they were handing out idle grasslands for us locals to graze. We never had to make land payments or pay property taxes. Like many of our neighbors, we just rented that grass for a ridiculous price and thanked our lucky stars that grandma had such charmed timing as to be around at the right time. Today, many who...

  • Meanwhile, Back at The Tork's Drug Building

    Gwen Cornwell, Remember When|May 7, 2014

    A little more on the building that housed Tork’s Drug. I mentioned last week the hotel lobby and lounge. This “mall type” building is the present day Rundle Building. It makes me happy to see these buildings restored and still used. The lounge was known as the Oasis (not our current Oasis) and is remembered for some pictures that hung there. One reader mentioned a large picture of bagpipe players dressed in kilts. There may have been some history attached to that picture as other pictures mentioned were actual area pictures – some of... Full story

  • It's A Small World

    Bonnie Davidson, Bonnie & Box Of Chocolates|May 7, 2014

    A couple walks up to a counter at a large hotel in Las Vegas, they look at the guy behind the counter and explain they are ready to check in. He explains he'll be back in a moment to help them. Meanwhile, the young lady explains she's off to the restroom. While she's gone, another man walks up to the counter and stands next to him. Another employee walks up to the two gentleman and asks if they are ready to check in. An interesting glance takes place between the two, which gets a chuckle most likely from the audience watching to commercial. So...

  • Evelyn Teresa Gaspar

    May 7, 2014

    Evelyn Teresa (Landaker) Gaspar, 101, passed at the home of her daughter on Monday, May 5, 2014, surrounded by family members, including her favorite cat guardian, Fluffy. Rosary services will be said Wednesday, May 7, at 4:30 p.m., at Hillcrest Lawn Chapel with visitation to follow until 7 p.m. Funeral liturgy will be Thursday, May 8, at 11 p.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will take place on Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m. at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale. O'Connor Funeral Home...

  • Gladys Theo 'Jody' Opheim

    May 7, 2014

    Gladys Theo "Jody" Opheim, 84, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at the Help for Health Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held at a later date with inurnment of the ashes taking place at Lawndale Cemetery with her husband in Opheim, Mont. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Davis Funeral Home. She was born June 26, 1929, in Helena, Mont., the daughter of James Paul Martin and Lorna Belle Hallock. She attended first and second grade in Norris, Mont., third through sixth grade in...

  • Delores Ann Roe

    May 7, 2014

    Delores Ann (Sonsteng) Roe, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014, surrounded by her family. Services will be held Saturday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cremation and Funeral Gallery, 29 8th St. W. in Billings, with a celebration of life to follow at the Shrine on Broadwater at 4 p.m., with food and drinks supplied. She was born Nov. 28, 1944, in Glasgow, Mont., to the late Milo Sonteng and Ailie Kauppenin English. She had three siblings, Marvin, Melvin and LaVonne. She spent many happy da...

  • Lorena And Helen Stein

    May 7, 2014

    Funeral services for Lorena and Helen Stein will be held with a rosary being said at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow on Friday, May 9, at 5 p.m., and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. Lorena passed away Feb. 14, 2014, and Helen on Oct. 8, 2010....

  • Phillip Olinger and Family homesteaded in 1910.

    May 7, 2014

    Phillip Olinger brought his family to Valley County in April 1910. They settled 13 miles northeast of Glasgow. Since there was no well, water had to be hauled in a barrel from a spring not far from the house. The barrel of water for household uses stood just a few feet from the stove, yet would freeze when the harsh winter blew cold. They eventually moved to town.... Full story

  • Competing Against The Best

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    It's the meet everyone has been gearing up for. The Northeastern Top 10 Meet was held in Glasgow on Tuesday that showcased the best track and field athletes in the area. The Scotties themselves had plenty of representation in the meet and as has come expected with Glasgow track and field, fans of the team didn't leave disappointed. In the girls track events, Megan Dailey took third place in the 100-meter race with a time of 13.13. Some people might think that number is unlucky, but for Dailey it... Full story

  • Hinsdale Track On a Roll

    Virgil Vaupel, Courier Correspondent|May 7, 2014

    It was a brisk day for a track meet last Saturday at Scottie Field made a tad bit worse with an 8 a.m. starting time and a light breeze from the north but the boys and girls from Hinsdale were on a mission. The weather was furthermost from their thoughts this day when Hinsdale honors the memory of Hinsdale’s number one sports fan with this memorial track and field meet. The boys put quite a few on the podium and with just one first place finish the Raiders took second place behind Fairview. Pablo Pascual’s 12.19 was good enough to take two...

  • Kick, Pop And Spikes: A Look At Sports Around Glasgow

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    Taekwondo Wins Medals On April 26th, three members from Glasgow Taekwondo attended the Karlo Fujiwara Memorial Taekwondo & Judo Tournament. The competitors, who were from Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming, competed in Poomse, Continuous Sparring, Board Breaking and Judo. Tommi Prewett, Sam Knierm and Isabell Hood competed in both the Poomse and sparring competitions. Tommi took home a gold in both her poomse and sparring divisions. Sam received a 2nd place medal in both his poomse and sparring division. This was Isabell’s first competition...

  • With Harvest Season Over, Paddlefish Season Begins May 15

    Region 6 FWP|May 7, 2014

    Paddlefish season begins May 15 on the Yellowstone River below the mouth of the Bighorn River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Dam. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists continue to monitor these unique populations and take a conservative approach to managing these long-lived fishes. “Opening day this year falls on a catch and release only day so anglers need to be aware that if they intend to fish on opening day, Intake Fishing Access Site is their only option that day”, said Mike Backes, Region 7 Fisheries Manager. All paddl...

  • Thrown For A Curve

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|May 7, 2014

    I have been thinking about starting a column for a while now. It would never hurt to practice writing them, especially when you are in your first job, and not officially out of college. That comes on May 17. High Five! This column won't be your typical sports column, while we will discuss sports, there will also be pieces inserted in here from my experiences around Glasgow. Names will be left out of course, maybe. Now that the introductions of the premise of this column have been touched on, sit back, relax, and enjoy. • What Glasgow track...

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