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The Clerk and Recorder’s Office will be running five elections: four School Districts and the Fort Peck Rural County Water District. These five elections are all mail-ballot elections. The ballots will be mailed to voters on Friday, April 19, and voted ballots must be received back in the election office by Tuesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. Ballots postmarked May 7 but not received until after will not be counted. The Glasgow School Board has voted to put on the ballot a Building Reserve Safety Levy. There were two Trustee positions available this y...
Montana students’ proficiency in math and science ticked up by a percentage point last academic year. That’s according to the latest data gathered from schools as part of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Reading scores remained identical to 2022’s report card. More than half of students in each subject are falling short of proficiency. “I look at these scores and I don’t see good things,” Elsie Arntzen said. Arntzen is Montana’s superintendent of public instruction. State wide, Montana students are 37 percent proficient in math, 46 perc...
LCHS students senior Ifeanyichuwu Aniobi, juniors Mason Hilkemann and Rachel Pew, sophomore Emeka Aniobi and freshman Prestyn Klatt attended the Academic Olympics on March 20 at Glasgow, accompanied by Debbie Catel. Hilkemann placed first among the Juniors in all categories: Math, Science, English, Social Studies. The team took first place in both written exams and oral exams. Congratulations on a task well done! Thirteen seniors returned to campus on Thursday evening of Easter week from their...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Graduate class of 2003, Cami Starr Collins recently finished her Ph.D. in plasma physics. She obtained that degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December. The GHS graduate is now in post doctorate work studying nuclear fusion – and hoping to find a way to make the world a better place. Glasgow Flower & Gifts owner Peggy Aakre was pretty excited to receive recognition from Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) as Business of the Year f...
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring. The Red Cross depends on thousands of volunteer blood donors to collect about 12,000 blood donations every single day. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, vol...
Joseph "Joe" Krusee, born Nov. 4, 1945, in Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the age of 78, at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. Despite the pain he endured in the midst of his battle with pancreatic cancer his sarcasm and his infectious laugh never failed to make us, and his caregiving team, smile. Joe's life will be honored with a pontoon party on Ottertail Lake, Minn., on Saturday, June 8, 2024, and in a beach-side celebration of life in Del Mar, Calif., in December...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 9, 2014 An airport can be an economic hub for small communities, often bringing in extra business and employment. With that backdrop, the Glasgow airport saw a change in management at the end of last year along with the welcome of Cape Air. County Commissioner Dave Pippin explained that the airport is self-sustaining now, and that fuel sales are steady, with hopes of going up during the busier summer months. He said that in the first 30 days the county took over...
For the Courier The Montana State High School Rodeo Association kicked off their spring rodeo season March 22-24, 2024, in Kalispell at the Majestic Valley Arena, home of the 2024 Farmers Union Insurance Montana State High School Rodeo Finals. Local students participated in the Miles City event on March 31. March 31 – Miles City #3 All-Around Cowboy - JP Cornwell, Glasgow Reserve All-Around Cowboy - Charlie Cornwell, Glasgow All-Around Cowgirl - Brooke Billingsley, Glasgow All-Around Cowgirl (tie) - Linden Schenk, Joliet & Mollie Mae Ruth, B...
Audrey L. (Doney) Prescott, 84, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, Glasgow. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 11, at St. Raphael's, Glasgow. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12, with burial following at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. Audrey was born on Jan. 10, 1940, to Dan and Grace (Ebelsizer) Doney in Malta, Mont. She joined three other daughters: Doris, Iris, and Shirley. She attended schools in Malta...
Rodney A. Diseth, age 82, of Great Falls, Mont., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Funeral service will be held Friday, April 5, at 2 p.m., at Bell Funeral Home, Glasgow, with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Mont. Robert was born Jan. 13, 1942, at Neihart, Mont., to Albert O. Diseth and Mary Ann Diseth (Peterson). After receiving his education from Glasgow High School, he joined the United States Army and served proudly for over 20 years....
1 Years Ago Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Gwynn Simeniuk gave her retiring address as 2013-2014 state FFA first vice president last weekend, March 27-30, in Great Falls at the Montana State FFA Convention. Simeniuk has spent a busy adventurous year traveling around the state, visiting many of Montana's FFA chapters, attending workshops, seminars and the State Presidents Conference in Washington, D.C., and she even traveled to South Africa to learn more about their culture and their local...
Eleven Highlanders extended their season at this weekend 's prestigious Black Hills Nationals / AAU World Folkstyle Wrestling Championships in Spearfish, South Dakota. There were a record 1,472 wrestlers in attendance at the 20th Annual event. GWC may have brought a small group, but they would prove mighty! 9 of the 11 found their way onto the podium with a Top 8 finish to earn individual "AAU All-American" Honors. FIVE Highlanders would make the finals; with TenLea Sundeen, Taden Sundeen,...
Glasgow Ice Dawg high school players were recently honored at State this year. These accolades were the following: All-State Forward – Bode Barnett All-East Defense – Brody Hansen and Tatum Hansen Hat Trick Award (three assists in one game) – Bode Barnett, Tavin Boland, Kimber Dulaney and Zevin Kummerfeldt Zero Club (Shut Out) – Jacob Potter Barnett was selected for the Big Sky High School All-State Team where he will be playing forward, while the Hansen brothers, Brody and Tatum, were selected for the All-East Team, both as defense...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Club presented BUG (Bring Up Grades) Awards to 37 students at the Glasgow Middle School who improved grades between the second and third grading periods. They were presented with Kiwanis BUG Certificates prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, and served ice cream provided by the Kiwanis Club. Assisting were Kiwanis President Wade Sundby, Secretary Charles Wilson, Builders Club advisors Laurie Enebo and Nicole Boos and Glasgow High School Key Club students Aspen Probert, Hannah...
For the week of March 18 through 24, there were 12 motor vehicle stops, two reports of loose dogs, two reports of loose livestock, one report of a barking dog, one report of a missing dog and two reports of motor vehicle accidents which resulted in deer being hit. Monday, March 18 1830 – Caller reported a car with out-of-state plates about east of the Nashua overpass. She doesn’t know if anyone is inside. Dispatch advised the caller officers have dealt with the situation the other day. Dispatch also confirmed with the deputy that the vehicle wa...
Under the creative direction of Lizzie Peters, Shyanne Wallace, Melissa Mickelson and Sydney Hayward, the cast and crew of 33 students welcomed the community to be their guest March 21 through 24, for the Glasgow High School Drama Department's Beauty and the Beast production. Months of meticulous preparation, tireless rehearsals, and boundless creativity culminated in a production that dazzled and delighted audience members of all ages. The show enchanted the audience with its captivating...
Mr. Kenneth McLellan "Kenny" Newton beloved husband, father, and friend passed peacefully in Glasgow, Mont., on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 100 All are welcome to attend and celebrate Kenny's life. There will be a viewing at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Friday, March 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the Glasgow Methodist Church, with a reception to follow at the Glasgow Elks Lodge. Kenny was born on Nov. 30, 1923, in Hobson, Mont., to Wi...
1 Years Ago Wednesday, March 26, 2014 The housing crunch has been felt in Glasgow over the past few years. With the city growing slowly but steadily, a need for more housing will continue. Recently, the Glasgow Planning Board approved a conditional use permit for an additional mobile home park that could help address the need. The new mobile park will be located behind the Northern Lights Casino in Glasgow. Director of Public Works Bob Kompel said that the planning board approved the site for...
Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased to announce 100 Montana high school seniors have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in two awards, $1,000 for 50-99 hours of service and $1,500 for 100+ hours of service to attend a Montana Campus Compact member institution next fall. Glasgow High School’s Tanner White was awarded an $1,000 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Recipients serving 50-99 hours of service. “We are honor...
Glasgow and Opheim students traveled to Billings to participate in the State Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition March 10-12 in Billings Mont. Glasgow High School State Placers were: Top B Special Olympics Donation (tied with Colstrip High School) BPA Silver Chapter Award Connor Whitmer. 10th place. Banking and finance Rowen Kloker 1st place Payroll Accounting Riley Clampitt 8th place Business Law and Ethics Daniel Berry 9th place Business Law and Ethics, 1st Place Server Admin...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Visitors to the Fort Peck I...
Two $1,000 Sidney and Elaine Sulser Memorial scholarships will be awarded to Glasgow High School 2024 graduating seniors through the Glasgow Scottie Booster Club. One scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a four-year college or university. One scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a two-year Community College or Trade School. Applications can be picked up at the Glasgow High School. Mail to: Glasgow Scottie Booster Club P.O. Box 735, Glasgow, MT 59230 The application due date is April 8, 2024....
1 Years Ago Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Anger and frustration were in the air as members of the Glasgow wrestling community voiced their concerns over the temporary reduction in size of the high school wrestling room. The reduction, due to lack of storage as Glasgow High School continues its construction process, caught many parents, wrestlers and supporters off guard as they showed up in full force and packed the room at last Wednesday's school board meeting to make sure their concerns were...
Excitement is mounting at Glasgow High School as students, directors, and the wider community eagerly anticipate the upcoming high school musical production, "Beauty and the Beast." Set to grace the stage this week, this eagerly awaited performance promises to be an unforgettable journey into a poor, provincial town. Under the creative direction of Lizzie Peters, Shyanne Wallace, Melissa Mickelson, and Sydney Hayward, "Beauty and the Beast" is poised to enchant audiences with its captivating storyline, vibrant characters, and show-stopping...
Grant was born on July 28, 1967, to A. T. "Rusty" and June Shields Stafne in San Jose, Calif. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, in the Wolf Point High School Auditorium. Burial will take place at the Stafne Ranch. A luncheon will follow back at the Wolf Point Community Hall. A full obituary will be published in the Wednesday, March 27, issue of the Glasgow...
