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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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President Trump signed a new order March 29, issuing a new permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline. The permit would allow construction work in northeastern Montana even while the case on whether or not construction will continue is pending in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The new permit replaces the previous permit issued March 2017 to TransCanada Corp., the developer of the Keystone XL Project, and grants permission to “construct, connect, operate and maintain” the pipeline in U.S. territory, specifically providing permission to build a pip...
Attorney General Tim Fox encourages anyone who has a Shopko gift card to use it as soon as possible, as Shopko will only be accepting gift cards as a method of payment until April 20. Shopko announced on March 18 the company will be closing all remaining stores after Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings failed to restructure the company’s debt and save the retailer’s remaining locations. Among the stores to close were 11 in Montana. Since the announcement, the Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection has been communicating with bankr...
In front of a packed house, Six Appeal brought new meaning to schoolhouse rock last Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27. The vocal group captivated the crowd from their opening note, to an impromptu encore prompted by adoring cheers. However, the six-member band was not just there to perform. As part of the Northeastern Arts Network program, the group was also in town for the Artist In Performance (AIP) portion of their tour, which included stops with Saco, Hinsdale, Nashua, Frazer and Gla...
On Saturday March 30, the Montana House passed House Bill 658 with a vote of 61 in favor to 37 opposed. The bill, if passed in the Senate, will continue Montana’s Medicaid Expansion program that features a 9 to 1 match in funds from the Federal Government and provides health care to over 96,000 Montanans according to the Department of Health and Human Services. That number equals roughly 9.4 percent of the state’s population. Both Montana House Representatives for Valley County, Casey Knudsen (R) and Rhonda Knudsen (R), voted against advancing...
Dear People of the Great State of Montana, Hello! I am a fourth grade student in North Carolina. In fourth grade, we research a state for our State Fair, and I have chosen your state! I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Montana as I work on my report. Most of the information I get will be from books and websites. However, the best information comes from the people who live in and love their state! This is why I am writing to you. I was hoping that you would be willing to...
Dear Editor, This was a busy week in the legislature. Both the House and Senate acted on large pieces of legislation. As we move toward the end of the 66th legislature, the budget is moving along. I sit on the Senate Finance and Claims Committee where we met one day for eight hours to review House Bill 2 – the largest part of the budget. There were great hearings on different sections of the bill. As I have always done, I am working hard with my colleagues to keep the Governor's tax increase w...
Dear Editor, Last summer, I met a woman in Lewistown who told me she made too much money to qualify for Head Start but couldn't afford to have her son in the kind of quality program that would give him a great start. I met parents in Wibaux who had to drive 30 miles away to take their kids to the closest childcare provider. It was because of the pilot preschool program Republicans and Democrats funded in the 2017 Montana Legislative Session that allowed that mom in Lewistown to stay in the...
Dear Editor, One of the most important issues that we will tackle this session is protecting the health care coverage of more than 96,000 Montanans. Last week, the House Human Services Committee voted to advance HB 658 to continue Montana's successful Medicaid expansion program. Over the course of the session, House Democrats have highlighted the critical need for Medicaid expansion-for enrollees, rural hospitals, and the over 18,000 businesses that employ workers who receive coverage....
Mary Ellen, our number nine child, who had just arrived home from school, strolled through our farm house with an anxious look on her pretty face. She blurted out, “Mom WHEN are you and Dad EVER going to get married?” I went into a state of shock....right there in our living room! “Honey....Dad and I have been married for 30 years!” I was very puzzled....It turned out that Mary Ellen thought that a couple were married only if the bride wore a lovely white gown. Louie and I had an informal wedding, very common in that era. My expensive pink su...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. WEDNESDAY – APRIL 3 6 – 9 p.m. - Bible Study at the Cottonwood Inn facilitated by Pastor O’Connor. THURSDAY – APRIL 4 10 a.m. - Books and Babies Story Time at Glasgow City-County Library. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. - Bill Sugg Memorial Art Show at Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery Artist of the Month Reception. 6 p.m. - Skills Assessment for all Major Players at Cal Ripkin Field. If field is not ready, it... Full story
Childhood hunger is a big problem in our state. Currently, more than one in six kids in Montana struggle with hunger, including kids right here in Nashua. That’s why I’m serving on the Governor and First Lady Youth Leadership Council. I’m a part of a group of 20 seventh through 12th graders from across Montana planning projects to raise awareness, funds, and food, so kids in our community won’t go hungry. My project will take place during Fight Childhood Hunger Week, which is April 8-14. I will be putting on a silent auction during the Luthera... Full story
The Valley County Health Department has scheduled a celebration to commemorate the county’s Cardiac Ready Community designation, which was received from the State of Montana on Oct. 23, and presented to the county on Nov. 9. Valley County is the first county in the state to receive this distinguished honor. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Stat Air Hangar. The public is invited to recognize those who helped make the designation possible, including those who have AEDs in their location and are part of the C... Full story
Staff of the Valley Veterinary Clinic in Glasgow will be at the Fort Peck Fire Hall on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to provide needed vaccinations for your pet. If you are planning to attend, please contact the clinic at 228-2437 during regular business hours to find out what vaccinations your pet needs. The staff will not have their computer records available at the clinic, so they will be unable to determine which vaccinations your pet needs on that day. The veterinary clinic will also only be able to process cash or checks... Full story
Michael "Mike" G. O'Connor, 72, reunited with his loving wife on Monday, March 25, 2019. A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 5, at 2 p.m., at the Fort Benton High School Gymnasium, 1820 Washington St., Great Falls, Mont. Mike was not one for formal attire so please feel free to wear your favorite Montana sports apparel in his honor. A private burial for family will occur at a later date. Mike was born in Great Falls on July 30, 1946, to Loren "Larry" O'Connor and Helen (Larson)... Full story
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia often involves a team of people. Whether providing daily caregiving, participating in decision making, or simply caring about a person with the disease — there are resources to help. Vicki Schmall, Oregon State University, will speak and focus on caregiving topics at this program to be held at the Cottonwood Inn, Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth- leading cause of death in the United States; over 16 million... Full story
The Valley County Comprehensive Child Find Screening will be held Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The screening is for all children from birth to school entry age. The purpose of this screening is to find children who may need special assistance. The screening assessments include the following areas: Hearing for children of all ages; Speech for children three years old and older; Gross/Fine Motor Development; and Concept Development. To make an appointment... Full story
The Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church's monthly Indian Taco Supper will be on Monday, April 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Church. Funds raised during the event will be used for electrical work in the Church. This event is a free-will offering and take outs will be available. Thrivent Financial is providing supplemental funding. This is the last taco supper until September.... Full story
For more information on these events, contact Lih-An at Valley County Conservation District 406-228-4321 ext. 101 or email [email protected]. April 8 – NRCS: Voice Your Natural Resource Concerns Meeting from noon to 5 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum in Glasgow. This is an opportunity for Valley County ag producers and land managers to share their resource concerns for the county, and help prioritize project funding for the future. Learn about other NRCS programs which may prove beneficial to you. Refreshments will be provided. April 10 – Board Mee... Full story
Nearly two dozen schools converged on Scottie Field this past weekend to compete in the area's first track meet for 2019. The usually-postponed meet was held on March 30 and featured zero precipitation and minimal wind. It took a lot of work just to prepare the facilities for the event, according to Glasgow's head track and field coach Tim Phillips. "It's so hard to try to get that first meet in. Thanks to Ryan Hartwell and Larry Rasmusan for working so hard to help us get everything cleared,...
The majority of teams that attended the Glasgow Invitational Track Meet on March 30 represented Class C. For Valley County, representatives from Hinsdale, Lustre, Nashua, Opheim and Frazer were all on hand to compete. Hinsdale Results Boys 100 Meters: 13, Jesse Lee, 12.47; 22, Loden Idler, 12.75; 26, John McColly, 12.81; 70, Aiden Albus, 16.23. 200 Meters: 11, Jesse Lee, 25.35. 800 Meters: 21, Jeremy Longtree, 2:37.89. 1600 Meters: 9, Jon Taylor, 5:34.76; 11, John McColly, 5:36.51; 21, Jeremy Lo...
Eligible graduating seniors from Valley County high schools are encouraged to apply for a Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Scottie Booster Club. Application deadline for the scholarships is May 1, 2019. The scholarships are funded by proceeds from the annual Jeff Jurgens Memorial Basketball Tournament, which finished its 21st consecutive year last month. The tournament, as well as the namesake scholarship, are a memorial for Jeff Jurgens, a Glasgow youth and dedicated athlete who died in 1998. In order to qualify for...
The Glasgow Wrestling Club took 38 Highlanders to the Montana Open in Billings March 30 and 31. The team had 14 individual placers at the event and overall, the Highlanders finished in 21st with 42 points. 2019 Montana Open Results 6 & Under 40 - Anders Aune placed 6th and scored 1 team point: Champ. Round 1 - Aune won by fall over C. Penrose (Butte) (Fall 0:08); Champ. Round 2 - Aune won by fall over A. Metcalf (Forsyth) (Fall 0:53); Quarterfinal - G. Hernandez (T. Champs) won by decision over Aune (Dec 8-4); Cons. Round 4 – Aune won by d...
The Dawson County Red Devils squashed a sizeable Scottie lead to defeat Glasgow in their first softball game of the 2019 season. The Lady Scotties hosted Glendive at Jeff Jurgens Field on March 26, and took control of the game early on, scoring four runs in the first inning alone and amassing 10 runs by the bottom of the third inning. Going into the final inning of the contest, confidence was likely high for Glasgow. They boasted a nine-run lead at the top of the sixth inning and allowed the...
While it is starting to seem like spring in North Middle of Nowhere, there’s still plenty of winter hanging about. I’m sure I could get to my garden space now. I’d only have to high step through one to two feet of soft, slowly-melting snow. Most of that garden space is still covered in more of that slowly-melting snow, so what would be the point? However, I am starting to seriously consider breaking out the gardening catalogs to order some seeds. I’ll probably procrastinate more and end up purc...
