Week of October 9, 2024
Week of October 9, 2024
If you live in Montana, there's no doubt you feel the sting of this sobering fact: Montana just surpassed California to become the most unaffordable state in the nation. That's not political hype; that's according to the National Association of Realtors. Out-of-state millionaires and billionaires are flooding into our state, buying up property and jacking up our prices, turning Montana into their own personal playground. Many of our small schools can't afford to hire teachers or have five-day...
Dear Editor, I believe it's time we had an honest conversation about our veterans, their healthcare and some misconceptions that seem to be circulating in our community. Recently, I've seen political ads claiming that Senator Jon Tester has let down our veterans and has done nothing to address VA suicide. As someone who has seen firsthand the impact of recent healthcare changes in our area, these claims don't sit right with me. I feel compelled to share what I know, and I hope you will take...
Lustre played the Wolf Point Wolves JV team Oct. 1. The Lions volleyball team then traveled to Glasgow Oct. 3 to play the Scottie JV team before traveling to Richey Oct. 4 to take on Richey/Lambert and Plentywood in a triangular. Lustre beat the Wolves in five sets, 27-29, 22-25, 15-9, 15-12, 15-4. Coach Mary Zerbe said, "Great non-conference match ... Scrabby defense, tough serving and a never say die attitude. The Lady Lions with the will to win taking the Wolves to 5! This non-conference...
"We had a lot of great performances at our own Scottie Invitational at Kiwanis Park today! Our course is flat and very fast, and we expect personal records to be set if our athletes are healthy," Head Coach Tim Phillips said of his Scottie runners. "A few are still dealing with nagging injuries, but we still had nine personal bests and five season bests today, all that while battling winds at 30-42 mph." The girls cross country team put up 38 points to win their home meet Oct. 5 at Kiwanis...
Nashua Charlie Kaasa set a personal record at the Scottie Invitational Oct. 5. He ran a 19:00.12 to take 14th place out of 61 varsity runners. Kaasa is scheduled to attend the Sidney Invitational Saturday, Oct. 12. Hinsdale Linden Holt ran a 22:59.09 for 45th place in Fort Peck at the Scottie Invitational. He set a season record with his time. Holt is scheduled to run in the Malta Invitational Saturday, Oct. 12. Frazer Girls Brianna Beston paced the Bearcub girls in the Scottie Invitational...
The Scotties brought home a 48-6 conference win from Cut Bank Oct. 4 after rushing out to a 14-6 lead in the first quarter. Glasgow ran up the score in the second and third quarters for the win. “Probably the windiest game any of us have been a part of, definitely had an impact on play calling for both sides. Super proud of our guys for battling through that adversity and keeping a business as usual mentality from the start,” Offensive Coordinator Sam Tedrow told the Courier. Khye Gamas started the scoring action 44 seconds into the game...
Glasgow hosted Glendive Oct. 1 and fell in four sets to the Class A Red Devils. The Scotties traveled to Fairview Oct. 5 where they defeated the Warriors in four games. Glendive took the first set 25-22 and won the second 25-19. Glasgow battled back to win the third set 25-14 and fought hard in the fourth set but fell 25-23. The Scotties had six aces, 24 kills, 20 assists, nine blocks and 71 digs in the match. Kolbi Ross led in aces with two while Macy Martin had all 20 of the team’s assists. Hayden Green led in blocks with five. Joely...
Thursday, Oct. 3, vs Harlem at Whitewater The Mavericks took on the Wildcats in Whitewater. The Mavericks won the match in 4 sets. It was a good show of our attacking skills. We also focused on getting our serving percentage up as a team this week. Our goal was above 90 percent, and we did a great job all weekend long of reaching our goal and getting above it at 94 percent. NC 25 - H 8 NC 25 - H 16 NC 23 - H 25 NC 25 - H 5 Aces: Team 14, BaiLee McColly 6, Gracie Wasson 3 Kills: Team 37, BaiLee McColly 11, Emerson Downing 10, CharLee McColly 8...
The Bearcubs fell at home to Plentywood, 12-25, 10-25, 13-25 Oct. 3. Frazer was scheduled to play in Scobey Oct. 7 but scores were unavailable at press time. The Bearcubs will be in Hinsdale Tuesday, Oct. 15, to play the North Country Mavericks at 5:30...
Nashua hosted Mon-Dak Oct. 1 and traveled to Froid Oct. 3 to take on Froid/Lake. The Porcupines fell in three to the Thunder at home, 10-25, 19-25, 12-25. On the road Nashua fell 12-25, 8-25, 9-25 to the Redhawks. Nashua traveled to Wolf Point Oct. 8 to play the JV Wolves but scores were unavailable at press time. The Porcupines host Scobey Friday, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. and travel to Brockton to play the Warriors at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct....
Pheasant season opens on Saturday, Oct. 12. This fall, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will release nearly 18,000 birds on wildlife management areas, fishing access sites and some school trust lands around the state. This is the third year of the annual pheasant release program. In 2022, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the release of up to 50,000 pheasants annually on FWP WMAs through 2026. In 2021, the Legislature authorized spending up to $1 million each year for the program. The purpose of the program is to get new hunters out in...
General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect this season, check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting forecast, https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/seasons/forecasts FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program, which provides hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land. Information can be viewed on this website, https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/access FWP’s interactive Hunt Planner, https:...
Montana 4-H, the youth development program of Montana State University Extension, is celebrating National 4-H Week through Saturday, Oct. 12, with events and ceremonies across Montana. This year’s campaign, “Beyond Ready,” highlights the organization’s mission to prepare youth to become engaged, healthy and productive in their future communities. Throughout the week, 4-H communities will celebrate and spread awareness of the organization by hosting receptions and award ceremonies, preparing window displays in local businesses, hosting...
Wow! What a year, but here at the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, we’ve got (part of) our sights on making sure we finish the year stronger than ever. An amazing line up speakers has been secured for the 2024 New Trends in Ag Seminar taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but we need your help. We are asking for nominations from the area on awarding the 2024 Del Strommen Trend Setter Award. Criteria includes innovation, overcoming adversity, business structure, community involvement and production in...
The National Weather Service in Glasgow has reported that September 2024 is the warmest September on record with archives dating back to 1893. September saw an average temperature of 67.8 degrees breaking the previous record by 1.9 degrees in 2022 when the average was 65.9 degrees. The highest temperature for the month was 99 degrees on the 29th, which set a daily high temperature record by 10 degrees and is the warmest so late in the season by nine days. A daily record high of 96 degrees was also set on the 25th. The coolest temperature for...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on Oct. 3 show 126 cattle sold. Very light test on all classes of cattle and all classes are selling on a steady market. New schedules are in the mail. If you did not get one, contact the Glasgow Stockyards at 406-228-9306. 4-Wheeler raffle tickets for Randy Searer Medical Benefit are available at the Glasgow Stockyards office. Drawings will be held during the last sale on Dec. 19. Cash, check, credit card or pay by deduction from cattle proceeds are available as methods of...
The Remington Fire that blasted up from northern Wyoming into southeastern Montana in late August burned 196,000 acres of grass, trees, hay, barns and most devastatingly, livestock. With erratic high winds and hot temperatures, ranchers had scant time to evacuate their animals. Livestock losses will not be entirely known until cattle are gathered this fall, but the loss is predicted to be substantial. Hearing about those losses caused ranchers across the state to step up to help. During their annual meeting Sept. 5, Big Horn County Farm...
For the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, there were five reports of deer being hit by a vehicle, three reports of loose dogs, one report of a missing dog, one report of loose livestock, one report of dead livestock and one accidental call. Monday, Sept. 30 1658 – A mail carrier was attacked by two dogs. The employee went to the hospital and the reporting party gave the name of the person who might have owned the dog. 1658 – Caller states there is a truck that is driving between 50 and 80 miles per hour, going back and forth between the...
Fort Peck Summer Theatre announces the 2025 Season Line Up featuring an exciting mix of enduring classics and new hits direct from Broadway. Plus a World Premiere! The Play That Goes Wrong May 23 – June 8 When the accident prone, inept troop of actors attempts to perform a complicated 1920’s murder mystery play, chaos breaks loose. Actors forget lines, set pieces collapse and equipment tumbles. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effects ending in complete and total happy disarray. Rock of Ages June 13 – June 29...
Please join us on Friday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m., at the Glasgow Elks Lodge for a benefit dinner for Kari Murch and her family as we help to eliminate some financial stress as she has been in the intensive care unit. The benefit dinner will include a baked potato bar buffet as well as a dessert auction. Additional auction items will also be available to bid on. For further information on the event or how to help, please contact Alicia Odom at...
The 2025 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to announce that registration opens on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024! This year, we’re making a big change: registration will be online only. As we get closer to the date, we’ll provide you with all the details you need to navigate this new process smoothly. If you have questions, stop by or call the Chamber at 406-228-2222. Mark your calendars, tell your fishing buddies, and get ready to compete in Montana’s premier walleye tournament! Stay...
The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., will be open Tuesday, Oct. 15, from noon to 3 p.m. If this is your first time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring photo identification and proof of your physical residence. For more information or if you need assistance contact, Jeff, 406-263-6676 or Mary,...
Oct. 4, 2024 Fall is here, with a low of 31 degrees this past night. Coyotes were heard in the morn with their plaintiff cry. Pablo and Judy Perez were chapel speakers at LCHS on Sept 26, and held a Friday evening meeting at the EMB Church. They spoke on missions on Sunday morning and afternoon at the EMB Harvest-Missions Festival, with a meal served between. They serve in Quito, Ecuador, with Mesa Global which is based in Charlotte, N.C. "Pablo preached in Spanish and Judy translated it into...
If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs. Here are some of the key areas to look at: • Retirement plan – Depending on your employer, you could change your 401(k) or similar retirement plan at any time of the year, but you might want to use the open enrollment season to review your contribution amounts. If your salary has gone up...
Fort Peck Community Federal Credit Union has awarded two seven hundred fifty, $750.00, dollar scholarships to credit union members. It is our pleasure to support these individuals in their continuing educational endeavors. Two "returning student" scholarships were awarded this year. Recipients are Tia Dees and Lexi Erdahl. Tia is working towards a business degree from Dickinson State University. She then hopes to obtain CPA certification and work for an accounting firm. Her ultimate goal is to...
The Elks National Foundation is now accepting applications for the Legacy Awards $4,000 scholarships, which are available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. The applicant must be...
10 Years Ago Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 In the old days it was a place to hang out, a place to catch up with neighbor's and friends, but those days died out before WWII. The local barbers were pretty busy keeping up with business and one local, Darrell Brenna, remembers it was a time where Glasgow had around 10 barbers keeping up. "As a kid, I remembered them playing cards," Brenna said. "But not so much in my time. Brenna retired and closed shop after 57 years in the business. He agreed that it...
