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  • Artists Find a Home

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    A creative way to use wooden pallets now lines several artistic displays at the new Wheat Grass Art Gallery located in Glasgow. The art gallery has hopes of rekindling the love of art in the community and providing a home for those in the region who want to display their talents. Mary Fahlgren, who opened the gallery, explained that this idea blossomed from the previous art gallery in Glasgow that closed. Currently she has nine regional artists who will have permanent spots to showcase their... Full story

  • Marlene Yoss: 16,000 Hours Of Volunteering

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    Humble and uncomfortable with extra attention, it's only a few words that friends and families described of one local volunteer. Words about being friendly, helpful and part of the family were heard on Monday at the Cottonwood. Marlene Yoss was honored at a luncheon, where county commissioners, clients, program directors and representatives from Sen. John Tester came to recognize the hard work of one woman. Yoss was noticed after 14 years of work as a senior companion, taking part from the...

  • Plea Deals Entered In Drug Bust Case

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    A drug bust that took place in September is finally finding its way through the courts. Valley County sheriff’s deputies got a search warrant for a pickup that was pulled over on Sept. 8 and found marijuana, hashish, drug paraphernalia and oxycodone. The pickup was pulled over after the driver and two passengers returned from a trip to Oregon and Washington to purchase the drugs for distribution. Mark Wagoner of Glasgow, Doug Turner of St. Marie, and Steven Morlock all faced the courts over the incident. The drugs were bought in Pendleton, O...

  • Jobless Rate Dips Below 3% Here

    For The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    Valley County’s unemployment rate in May dropped below 3 percent again, while Montana’s unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points over the month for a rate of 4.6 percent in May. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent. Valley County’s labor force for the May was recorded at 4,144, with 4,031 employed. “Montana’s unemployment rate continues to drop due to strong employment growth in 2014,” Gov. Steve Bullock said. “Montanans can enjoy these summer months with confidence in a growing economy and a state government th...

  • Free Helmets Boost Bike Safety Effort In Nashua

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    Do you remember your hand signals? Most of us were taught at some point how to signal traffic while riding a bike, but many never learned the proper way to signal to cars if you were heading left, stopping or making a right turn. Nashua kids, kindergarten through sixth grade, were given a short lesson at the end of the school year on the proper signals after they received a free helmet. Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier, Deputy Alex Esteves and Sherri Turner handed out the free helmets to 67...

  • Counterfeit Cash Surfaces In Glasgow

    Bonnie Davidson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    While it hasn’t been confirmed by the Secret Service yet, First Community Bank Manager Deb Waarvik believes she spotted a counterfeit $10 bill. The counterfeit bill came from Western Drug in the store’s regular deposit. While the local business isn’t out a huge loss, it is a good reminder for businesses in the area to be aware and alert on the bills they take in. Waarvick explained that counterfeit bills tend to come through the area more in the summer and that local merchants should be aware of the money coming from people who aren’t from the...

  • War Of Words: Only The Names Have Changed

    Virgil Vaupel, Thanks For Listening|Jun 25, 2014

    I recently received an email newsletter from U.S. Rep. Daines, who is doing his very best to “protect and defend” in Washington, D.C. The subject was “Only the Iraqis can secure their future.” The letter went on to say and I quote directly, “Dear friend, Last night I voted for an amendment to the Defense appropriations bill to prevent more American troops in Iraq. “I strongly oppose sending more American troops to Iraq and believe only Iraqis can secure their future. “Iraqi leadership must address the concerns of their citizens from all sect... Full story

  • Strange But True Smart Animal Stories

    Sandy Laumeyer, Just A Thought|Jun 25, 2014

    *++++++++++++++++++ gvbhhhhhhj I'm not sure what the above line says. It was typed by my cat, Holly, who has no qualms about walking across my computer keyboard. At times she has signed me out of a website, brought up an ad, and typed comments in my chat room. One day I was reading an article about a little boy who was knocked off his bicycle by the neighbor's dog and how the boy's cat chased the dog away before it could bite the child. My cat was looking at the pictures and when she saw the one of the cat, she stretched out her paw and placed...

  • Livestock In The City Limits

    Gwen Cornwell, Remember When|Jun 25, 2014

    Remember when it was not uncommon to see livestock within the city limits of small communities, including Glasgow? Rural residents that moved into town during the school year often brought the milk cow and chickens along. These were animals that needed daily care as well as providing food for the families and chores for the kids. I can remember stories of measures taken to save these valuable animals during one of the big floods in Glasgow. There is a cute little house on the south side of Glasgow that was once a barn, with a loft, that housed...

  • During Dog Days Of Summer, Enjoy Water Safely

    Bonnie Davidson, Bonnie & Box Of Chocolates|Jun 25, 2014

    If there’s one thing I love about summer, it’s the heat. Call me crazy, but growing up in Southern Idaho made me a desert rat. There’s nothing like heading out to a lake, river or creek on a hot day hanging out with a cold beer with your feet in the water. It seems those dog days of summer are still a few weeks off, as the rain is finally catching up and the storms roll through in June. While I might not be headed to the lake just yet for a little swimming and summer fun, it is time to prep for the season. Todd Tryne of Fish, Wildlife & Parks...

  • James Ray 'G.G.' Clinkingbeard

    Jun 25, 2014

    James Ray “G.G.” Clinkingbeard, 84, died in his home in Fort Peck due to natural causes on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. There will be a private memorial service with the family at a date to be determined. Jim, as many knew him, or G.G. (great-grandpa) as his great-grandchildren knew him, was born in Missoula to L. Ray Clinkingbeard and Audrey Geneva Taylor on Aug. 30, 1929. He was the oldest of three, had two sisters, Frankie Rae Clinkingbeard (Selvig) and Jo Ann Clinkingbeard (Selvig). He grew up in Missoula and attended the University of Mon...

  • Thelma Patricia Dostert

    Jun 25, 2014

    Thelma Patricia (Hopstad) Dostert of Nashua passed away at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow on Monday, June 16, 2014, at the age of 92. Born on Dec. 2, 1921, to Norwegian immigrants Peter and Petra (Brendhaugen) Hopstad, she lived at their homestead farm in the Badger Community north of Glasgow with her seven brothers and sisters. She attended the Badger School and was a member of the Highline Lutheran Church. The family later moved to Glasgow, and she graduated from Glasgow High School...

  • Victor Forslund

    Jun 25, 2014

    Victor Forslund, 61, passed away on the Jack and Pearl Nickel’s ranch in McCone County south of the Fort Peck Dam on Friday, June 20, 1014. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. He spent three years loving his life on the ranch, working long hours and enjoying each day. He appreciated the sunrise of morning and the sunsets of nightfall. He was born to Victor and Elizabeth Forslund on July 31, 1952, in Syracuse, N.Y. He was schooled at Morrisville, N.Y., and after graduation spent seven years in the Air Force. He w...

  • Janice Maureen St. Clair

    Jun 25, 2014

    Janice Maureen (Christensen) St. Clair, 70, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, surrounded by family and friends, after courageously battling ALS. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at the Bell Mortuary, followed by interment at the Highland Cemetery. Please join us afterwards at the VFW Hall for refreshments. Born Oct. 30, 1943, to Julius and Margaret Christensen, she grew up in rural Hinsdale. She loved hunting, fishing, camping...

  • Richard L. Hanvold

    Jun 25, 2014

    Richard L. Hanvold, 48, passed away Dec. 21, 2013.Burial will be at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow on Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m. He was the son of Karen Hanvold and the late Bill Hanvold, the father of William "Willy" Hanvold of King Fisher, Okla., as well as the brother of Kim Woulf of Glasgow and Wend Gunn of Marble Canyon, Ariz. He was the grandson of the late Tom and Amanda Mullen and Doris Neubauer and Henry Hanvold. He is also survived by Richard Mullen, Yvonne Cole, Susan Henderson,...

  • Angeline 'Angie' Susan Jensen

    Jun 25, 2014

    A rosary vigil will be recited Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m., all at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow for Angeline “Angie” Susan Jensen of Opheim. Interment will be on Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m. at the Redstone Cemetery in Redstone. Angeline passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014....

  • The Cowgirl Way

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    Justinn Marshall has had a love for riding horses all of her life. Growing up on a ranch in Saco, Marshall began riding at an early age. Riding for the pure joy of it wasn't the only reason Marshall continuously climbed back in the saddle, "I also have a competitive side," Marshall said with a chuckle. That she did. Marshall said that in her early days, she focused on just learning everything there was about riding a horse and being comfortable in the saddle as well. As Marshall's skills... Full story

  • Hundreds Run In Dam Race

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    The 20th annual Longest Dam Race saw the most number of participants in the event's history according to Glasgow Chamber Executive Director Lisa Olk. "We had 308 participants last year and this year we had 408," Olk said. "It was a very well attended event and I don't know what brought the people out, but we are excited for the turnout." Olk said that the pre-registration was at 308 participants by noon Thursday. She also said that in previous years, the event does about $1,500 worth of sales...

  • Weathering The Storm

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    After a last-minute change of venue, the 4th annual Aaron Chatten Memorial Softball Tournament was a big success. The Screaming Gophers of Frazer defeated F N' Classy of Sidney in the two-game championship by the scores of 19-7 and 23-12. "The tournament was probably the smoothest year we've had," said co-organizer of the tournament Brenner Flaten. Although the tournament had to be moved from Glasgow to Fort Peck due to less-than-desirable field conditions at Sullivan Park, the tournament saw...

  • Wild Walk-Off

    Quinn Robinson, The Courier|Jun 25, 2014

    It wasn't pretty, but with the plethora of games the Glasgow Reds have been playing the last two weeks, it doesn't always have to be. The Reds added two more wins to their record as they took a pair from the Billings Blue Jays by the scores of 3-2 and 10-5. Jason Thibault went 2-3 with an RBI in the first game, while Keil Krumwiede went 2-4 at the dish and scored a run for the Reds. In the second game, the Reds bats came alive. Krumwiede continued his solid performance from game one by going...

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  • T-33 Jet Trainer Moved To Pioneer Museum in 1968

    Jun 25, 2014

    In 1968 a T-33 jet trainer was moved from the Glasgow airport to a pedestal at the future site of the museum in Glasgow. The jet was donated to the city of Glasgow by the Aerospace Defense Command's 13th Fighter Interceptor Squadron on May 24, 1967, and it sat at the airport until it was moved in July 1968. It was placed to serve as a reminder of the bustling Air Force base that used to be where St. Marie is now.... Full story