Week of July 24, 2024
Week of July 24, 2024
Helping with one of the Blood Draws several weeks ago brought to mind Blood Draws in the past. I have a notion that several of you will remember drawings in the past when the Blood Mobile came to your community. Living in the Opheim community I do remember seeing the Blood Mobile usually sitting on the main street of Opheim. I doubt that appointments were made at that time so there were many times a line of donors waiting their turn, Now I wish I had actually seen the inside of one of these blood mobiles. I still have several of the pins...
The GKST swimmers put several competitors in the top three in their final regular meet of the season in Scobey, July 13 and 14. "We swam great," Head Coach Ethan Shrader enthused. "Abigail Kulczyk swam her first time under 3:00 in the 200 meter IM and won, breaking the pool record with a time of 2:57. Nik Kulczyk swam the 200 IM as well and dropped 41 seconds in the event. Holt Huntsman swam a great 100-meter freestyle for a third place, and Haleigh Huntsman swam two great events with the 200...
The Glasgow Reds defeated the Glendive Blue Devils but fell to the Laurel Dodgers and the Miles City Mavericks in their final week of the regular season. Glasgow holds a 14-21 record heading into the postseason this week at the District Tournament in Glendive. The Reds downed the Blue Devils, 10-9 and 3-2, at home July 17. They fell July 19 by 15-8 and 8-7 scores against the Dodgers in Glasgow. In Miles City, Glasgow lost 14-13 and 9-2 to the Mavericks. Glasgow went 10 innings against Glendive...
Novice 77 - Walker Kirkland’s place is 2nd and has scored 16.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Walker Kirkland (Glasgow Wrestling Club) won by fall over Ryder Haggan (American Outlaws Wrestling) (Fall 2:50) Semifinal - Walker Kirkland (Glasgow Wrestling Club) won by decision over Easton Dooley (Custer Wildcats) (Dec...
Brooke Billingsley Barrel Racing July 16 18.891 Tatum Hansen Steer Wrestling July 20 6.46 Ty Westby and Holden Meged Team Roping July 18...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for public feedback on work from a citizen advisory council tasked with developing guiding principles for developing a new Mule Deer Management Plan. “We know how concerned people are with mule deer numbers across the state,” said FWP Director Dustin Temple. “Our focus is developing a new plan that will guide our efforts to manage herds well into the future. The council’s work is a critical first step for our planning process.” In early 2024, FWP solicited applications from Montana citizens...
The cities of Chinook, Harlem and Havre are asking residents to voluntarily reduce lawn irrigation to conserve water while the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works are repaired. “Following the recent conditions of the siphons at the St. Mary Diversion, the Havre, Chinook, and Harlem communities have been working with Montana Rural Water to find ways to conserve water along the Milk River,” Havre Public Works Director Trevor Mork said in a release on July 17 . “With our available water supply being reduced and the continued drought in...
The Montana 4-H Foundation recently announced that it has awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 45 graduating 4-H members and alumni. The recipients, from 28 Montana counties and tribal areas, can use the scholarships for post-secondary education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship recipients were recognized July 11 at the 2024 Montana 4-H Congress held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Jane Wolery, executive director of the Montana 4-H Foundation, said the foundation and its donors are looking forward to...
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024. “Serving on a Farm Service Agency county committee is your chance to ensure that other producers who share your interests, your production practices, and your perspective...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on July 11 show 564 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows sold for $135 to $147.50; canner and cutter cows $125 to $137; young feeding/turnout cows $170 to $211.25; and bulls $155 to $182. Consignors were: Wolf Point 2240 Bull 170.50 Whitewater 2235 Bull 170.50 Flaxville 2115 Bull 171.00 Whitewater 2095 Bull 171.00 Hinsdale 2090 Bull 172.00 Malta 1985 Bull 171.50 Zortman 1955 Bull 182.00 Loring 1011 Young Cows 208.00 Jordan 997 Young Cows 211.25 Scobey Yearling Angus Breeding Bull $7,250 Loring...
Verizon-Cellular Plus in Glasgow will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m to noon. “We are delighted to support our local community by providing students with new backpacks and essential school supplies,” said President Adam Kimmet. “We hope this event eases some financial challenges for families. It’s incredibly rewarding to see children leave the store sporting a new backpack, and ready to start the school year with confidence.” The Verizon-Cellular Plus Backpack to School...
The treasured fairytale comes to life in this magical stage production. Featuring all the famous songs from the televised specials, originally starring Lesley Ann Warren and later Whitney Houston, including: ‘Impossible,’ ‘My Own Little Corner,” ‘Do I Love You?’ and ‘A Lovely Night.’ Full of special effects and beloved characters, it is perfect time to share this ageless story and music with a new generation. Starring in Cinderella are Glasgow natives Alexa Etchart in the title role and Rachel Lynn Pewitt as Fairy Godmother....
Calling all Glasgow area artists! If you have an ongoing practice of art creation and are dreaming of taking the next step to turn your art into a full-fledged business, the Montana Arts Council invites applications for its upcoming Montana Artrepreneur Program (MAP) course. With a mission to help artists build sustainable lives in the arts, MAP is an intensive professional development opportunity which has trained more than 500 artists statewide. MAP provides practical coursework covering 35 pragmatic, professional practice tools of art and...
Kirks' Grocery proudly presents Kirks' Ceramics 2024, a group exhibition showcasing the breadth of contemporary ceramics by artists from across the state. This is your chance to encounter the tangible evidence of each piece's journey from the artist's first moment with the clay to the fired and finished. Glasgow artist Cathryn McIntyre is one of 14 artists participating in this exhibition. The opening reception will take place Friday, Aug. 2, 5 to 9 p.m., during ArtWalk, with delicious bites by...
I’ll confess to being in a slight state of the doldrums. What does that mean? According to the Oxford Languages, it is “a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression.” If you go to NOAA, it’s a nautical term for the equatorial belt where the winds don’t blow and so sailing ships get “stuck.” Merriam Webster says the meaning is “a spell of listlessness or despondency.” I’m at the stage of inactivity or listlessness, at least as far as it pertains to getting a column written! I’m sure, if you regularly read my...
Like most Americans, you will probably take on debt at some point in your life. And by managing debt wisely, you can potentially improve your saving and spending habits – and even your ability to invest for the future. Let’s look at some of the common options available for borrowing and using credit: • Credit card – When used carefully – and not over-used – a credit card can be a valuable tool, especially if you travel frequently. Many people tend to stick with the same credit card without exploring what else is out there. Try to...
10 Years Ago Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Lots of cats and dogs were brought to the Valley Event Center on Friday and Saturday last week. They were received by several volunteers who helped prep animals for a short surgery, and comfort them after the work was done. Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Young helped coordinate a crew that included several veterans in training, track and cross country kids from Denver, Colo., and local volunteers to ensure that the process went smoothly. Glasgow area 4-H kids helped...
