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Articles from the March 29, 2017 edition


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  • Cockroaches, Birds and a Snake, Oh My!

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Mar 29, 2017

    A myriad of animals made a special appearance at Irle Elementary and the Children's Museum in Glasgow on March 22. Executive Director Jeff Ewelt from Zoo Montana, Billings, brought cockroaches, a bull snake, an opossum, a laughing kookaburra bird and a great horned owl from the zoo, providing much entertainment to area children and parents. Ewelt and his animals first made an appearance at Irle Elementary in the afternoon speaking to children in grades kindergarten through third grade,... Full story

  • County Brief

    Dane Osen, For the Courier|Mar 29, 2017

    On March 22, Valley County Commissioners agreed upon the hiring of Zach Lypszyc as Assistant County Attorney. Lypszyc has interned with the Valley County Attorney for the last two years. He will graduate this summer and is expected to pass the bar before taking the position in September. The commissioners are in opposition to granting the American Prairie Reserve’s (APR) requested change to their grazing permit. The APR seeks to change their BLM grazing permit to allow year-round grazing and other controversial changes to local land use p... Full story

  • Lustre's Schmeckfest Celebration Marks 52 Years

    A.J. Etherington, The Courier|Mar 29, 2017

    March 24 was the 52nd Annual Schmeckfest in Lustre, which saw a crowd estimated at around 750 people in a grand show of support for the Lustre Christian High School fundraiser. Known as the German Festival of Tasting, the event featured a smorgasbord of German fares ranging from wursts and kraut to fruit pockets and peppernuts. Live dinner music featured Monica Haaland on the piano. A live and silent auction was also held to support the fundraiser with items ranging from lawnmowers and artwork... Full story

  • Search Warrant in St. Marie Results in Multiple Arrests

    Dane Osen, For the Courier|Mar 29, 2017

    A search warrant executed March 24 by the Tri-Agency Task Force and Valley County Sheriff's Department in St. Marie led to several criminal charges and an ongoing investigation. The search of a residence located at 389 C Hickory Street turned up multiple items of evidence, which were seized from the premises and resulted in drug-related charges. Details of what has been seized was not made available as the case is still currently under investigation. Evidence recovered at the premises resulted in the arrest of three suspects with charges of... Full story

  • Trio Holds Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Services

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Mar 29, 2017

    Local Glasgow resident, Lacie Brown had a vision to raise funds for domestic violence services in Valley County, and with the assistance of her two friends, Jenny McCabe and Kim Redstone, that vision is becoming a reality. On Saturday, April 29, a clothing sale will occur at Milk River Activity Center in Glasgow to assist those in need in the community. To make this event successful, Brown is asking for the community to do spring cleaning, and gather gently worn clothes, shoes and accessories to donate to the cause. These donations will be... Full story

  • NWS Glasgow Getting Radar Upgrades

    Michelle Bigelbach, The Courier|Mar 29, 2017

    Beginning Monday, April 3, The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Glasgow will be doing upgrades to the weather radar. The upgrades are expected to last approximately three days, during which time the radar will be down. If a threat of significant weather presents itself during the lead up of the outage, the upgrades will be postponed to ensure no significant weather events are missed. During the outage, radar coverage will be available from adjacent sites including Billings and Great Falls. Technicians will be installing important... Full story

  • Valley Community Food Bank Stands at the Ready

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  • Loving the Lone Star

    Sandy Laumeyer, Just a Thought|Mar 29, 2017

    Last week, a picture appeared on my Facebook page that brought me to tears. It’s a photo of a rancher standing near charred fence posts and burnt, twisted, and broken barbed wire as he looks across scorched and blackened grazing land. Just a very small part of the half million acres destroyed by three wildfires in the Texas panhandle. The headline tells of the $27 million loss ranchers and farmers have suffered. However, that $27 million loss is only the tip of the iceberg. The loss is far, far greater than that. Some will say “Oh, there will b...

  • Clash of the Zealots and the Morally Flexible

    Alec Carmichael, I Digress|Mar 29, 2017

    Donald Trump learned an important lesson about being a populist with a Conservative House. His Party does not actually support him or his views. Conservative evangelical style Tea Party Republicans are not necessarily prepared to go along with Trump’s idea that he alone gets to decide America’s future. Nor are they willing to concede their extremist ideology in exchange for making their Party look good or get a “win”. The result has been dramatic. On March 24, the long touted, and dramatically over-blown, repeal and replace came up to the point...

  • Grading Gorsuch

    Michael Burns, Representing the Right|Mar 29, 2017

    Reagan-era Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died a year ago last month. The Supreme Court vacancy has not been replaced since his demise. In 2016, the Democrats had less than a majority in the Senate and lacked the prowess to confirm Obama’s replacement pick for SCOTUS, or even implement the nuclear option they controversially wrote into senate rules in late 2013. For these reasons, we stand here today with all likelihood that an alternative pick, chosen by President Trump, Neil Gorsuch will be the newly appointed Supreme Court justice. He...

  • Letter to the Editor

    Mar 29, 2017

    Daylight Savings Let us not give up on Senate Bill 206, regarding Daylight Savings Time. This bill has been tabled by the Legislature. Call them at once and ask them to reconsider voting on and passing this bill. Daylight Savings Time does a lot more harm, then it does good. -Arlene Blessing Great Falls...

  • Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area

    Mar 29, 2017

    THURSDAY – MARCH 30 4 – 6 p.m. - Shippwrecked Seven Month Anniversary Open House. There will be clearance tables, sales racks, prizes and Bergie’s ice cream. 227 5th St South, Glasgow. 7 p.m. - “Lives Touched by Jesus” Lenten services at First Lutheran Church, Glasgow. 7 p.m. - Awards program for Creative Writing contest in the Saco school auditorium. FRIDAY – MARCH 31 10 a.m. - Estate Planning, “Wildflower Reflections: Families, Legacies & Challenging Decisions” at the Cottonwood Inn, Glasgow. For more information contact the Valley County E... Full story

  • Jennifer "Jenny" Louise Reinhardt

    Mar 29, 2017

    Jennifer "Jenny" Louise Reinhardt, age 67, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the First United Methodist Church in Glasgow. She was born in Glasgow, Mont., on June 29, 1949, to Lawrence "Bill" Kemp and Evelyn Wagner. She attended Glasgow High School, graduating in 1967. After spending some time living in California, Ohio... Full story

  • Lilly A. Baker

    Mar 29, 2017

    Lilly A. (Toavs) Baker, age 94, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 17, 1923, to AF and Marie Toavs in Wolf Point, Mont. She married Lloyd L. Baker Feb. 24, 1944. Together, they resided in Lustre on the Baker family farm and raised four children. She was active in the EMB Church and the Gideon's International for many years. She enjoyed cross-stitching, crocheting, quilting and playing the piano. She loved working alongside Lloyd on the... Full story

  • David Lynn Arneson

    Mar 29, 2017

    David Lynn Arneson fell asleep in death on Friday, March 17, 2017. Up to his death and in his final weeks, he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He faithfully devoted his life, first and foremost, as a baptized minister in the Christian congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. His final hours were spent focused on his belief of the resurrection hope and giving a witness of his faith to those who so lovingly cared for him. His faith gave him the strength to continue to put others... Full story

  • Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Zimmer

    Mar 29, 2017

    Sister Dorothy Elizabeth Zimmer, age 98, a Sister of Providence for 73 years, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at St. Joseph Residence in Seattle, Wash. She was born June 7, 1918, to Peter and Elizabeth (Niehoff) Zimmer in Glentana, Mont., the second oldest of six children. She entered the Sisters of Providence in February 1943 at Mount St. Vincent in Seattle and in August 1943, she became a novice. In February 1945, she professed first vows and received the name Sister Elizabeth of Providence, and... Full story

  • Walter Arthur Adler Jr.

    Mar 29, 2017

    Walter Arthur Adler Jr., age 62, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. He drowned while trying to retrieve a boat that had drifted away from a boat ramp off of Vaughn Road near the US 412 bridge in Arkansas. He was born Nov. 22, 1954, in Loveland, Colo., to Barbara and Walter Adler Sr. He loved fishing and hunting and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Mark Alan Adler; his grandparents, VC and Geneiveve Jackson; and his uncle, Melvin E. Jackson, all of Glasgow. Survivors... Full story

  • Kenneth C. Abern

    Mar 29, 2017

    Kenneth C. Abern, 89, from Glasgow/Nashua/Billings, Mont., passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017, from Alzheimer's disease. He leaves behind his loving wife, Leslie "Bobbie"; four daughters Cheryl, Karen, Susan, DeeDee; two grandchildren and great-grandchildren.... Full story

  • Graveside Services for Patty Wass

    Mar 29, 2017

    Graveside services for Patty Wass will be held on Saturday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Join us after for a reception at the VFW. Patty went to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, after a head injury and pneumonia.... Full story

  • Glasgow Highlanders Finish Season

    Georgie Kulczyk|Mar 29, 2017

    The Glasgow Highlanders traveled to Billings March 25 and 26 for the Montana Open. The club boasted the tenth-largest team at the event with 30 wrestlers competing. With 15 placers at the event, the club also bested a 2013 record of 12 placers. Overall, the Highlanders finished 15th out of 134 teams. Montana Open Results for Glasgow Wrestling Club 6 & Under 37 - Anders Aune Championship round 1 - Landyn Thomas (Butte) won by fall over Aune (Fall 1:57); Consolation round 1 - Daxtyn Hofstad... Full story

  • Class C All-State, All-Conference Selections

    Mar 29, 2017

    10 District 3-C Boys All-Conference Team Saunder St. Marks, Sr.-Frazer Jayson Jackson, Jr.-Frazer Trace Simonson, Jr.-North Country Cache Younkin, Sr.-North Country Michael Brown, Sr.-Lustre Christian Peyton Nieskens, Sr.-Scobey Kole Ralston, Sr.-Scobey Brayden Jackson, Jr.-Frazer Thomas Brown, Jr.-Lustre Christian Preston Baldry, Sr.-Scobey Honorable Mention Tyrese Messerly, So.-Dodson Dylan Sanner, Fr.-Nashua Nolan Viste, Sr.-Nashua Kobe Ralston, Sr.-Scobey Chris DePuydt, Jr.-North Country All-Defensive Team Michael Brown, Sr.-Lustre... Full story