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It was just March 13 when the headline on the Glasgow Courier's front page read NWS Flood Projections Look Good for Glasgow, the article stating there was a prediction of less than a five percent chance of major flooding. Less than two weeks later however the Milk at Tampico and Glasgow was climbing slowly towards major flood stage. As of Friday, April 5, the Milk at Glasgow had receded and fallen back below flood stage, leaving a path of washed out roads, torn down fences, ruined implements...
When Josh Thompson received the call that two kayakers were in need of help on the Milk River on March 31, they were in luck. The Search and Rescue airboat was already staged and in place to serve a very different mission. The crew was supposed to go out with the boat to help a local rancher reach his stranded cattle and get them food later that day. So when the call came in that two kayakers were in need of help near Whatley Road that Sunday afternoon, they were already ready to go. According to a report from Sheriff Tom Boyer, as best he...
Nonprofit group Montana's Peer Network has launched a program in Northeast Montana in affiliation with the Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center in Glasgow. Taking on the role of peer support specialist / recovery coach will be Glasgow resident Heather Henry. The program is funded by the Montana legislature and is entirely free to participants. Henry sat down with the Courier alongside Montana Peer Networks founder Jim Hajny to discuss the program and the impacts it hopes to have on sub...
Glasgow Elks Lodge 1922 has made several improvements recently. First, and foremost, was the initiation of seven new members. On Wednesday, April 3, current members gathered to welcome Darryl Birkland, Dan Humbert, Carl Fuhrman, Dillon Koski, Norm Braaten, Paul Wetz and Kari Prewett to the fraternal order. Behind a curtain blocking off remodeling work, the new members went through the secret initiation process. At the dinner that followed, Prewett told a small group about how she had picked up...
Kathleen Williams made a campaign stop in Glasgow on April 8 at Soma Dis Deli. The former Montana legislator and prior candidate is running for Montana’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. She ran and lost by less than five percent against incumbent Republican Greg Gianforte in 2018. With a couple dozen people in attendance, the Congressional hopeful stumped on issues such as bipartisanship, her Montana roots, her priorities, which she labeled affordable health care, fostering o...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection held a town hall on April 2 at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center to discuss the removal of extended summer hours at the Opheim, Morgan and Scobey ports of entry and the reduction of hours at the Raymond Port. Around 20 members of the public attended the meeting from across northeastern Montana with many of them there to represent government officials and even a representative from the Saskatchewan Parliament was in attendance. CBP hosted the informational meeting to make their case for the reduction of...
Dear Editor, This past week, the Montana House of Representatives passed both House Bill 652, the Long-Range Bonding bill, and House Bill 658, the Medicaid Expansion bill. The Bonding bill passed the floor with 68 yes votes and 30 no votes, and the Medicaid Expansion bill passed with 61 yes votes and 37 no votes. I opposed House Bill 658, the Medicaid Expansion bill, largely because the non-severability clause in the bill was removed and replaced with a severability clause. This means that if a...
Dear Editor, Two weeks ago, the House voted to spend $191 million dollars on infrastructure needs across the state. These projects included water, sewer, bridges and roads. Last week in Helena, Republicans and Democrats came together to protect Montana children. On the floor of the House we heard a bill intended to improve our system and bring justice to abused children. HB 640 was a cooperative effort by both sides of the aisle to address laws regarding the prosecution of child sexual abusers....
Dear Editor, Customs & Border Protection has proposed a reduction of hours due to a decline in traffic over the past four years. I attended the Town Hall meetings at Plentywood to discuss hour reduction at the Port of Raymond / Regway of which is a 24 hour commercial port, the proposed hours of operation would be from 6 a.m. to midnight. Canada (Regway) remains 24 hours. CBP had proposed the hour reduction in 2015, we resisted, they reconsidered and it has remained a 24 hour commercial port. We...
So far, this year has presented a lot of challenges. It really is true you never know what to expect. Some of the bumps in my journey have been fair-sized, others have been on the small side. I am still waging my battle with cancer by remaining on chemotherapy. Before too long I’ll know if I’ll continue using the current medicine or change to a different one. Presently I am sporting hair! I can see it’s white and there are even some curls. Hopefully, if it becomes necessary to change to a different medicine, I won’t lose my newly gained...
In a recent phone conversation with my mom, Helen DePuydt, we managed to end up talking about mice. It is funny how conversations will meander into different topics ending on one that becomes lasting memory. My mom told me about a recent infestation of mice in her house, which isn’t surprising as the house she currently lives in was built in 1965 and is surrounded by crop fields. My mom said, “That reminds me. In the first 12 years we lived in our old house, there wasn’t one mouse. Then one summer, however, mice started to take up residence in...
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The museum will be starting their new summer hours from May to August, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For further information or special arrangements call 406-263-7344. Fort Peck Interpretive Center will be open starting April 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through the end of September. Powerhouse tours are available by appointment until Memorial Day weekend, May 25, when they are then offered at regular times daily through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Both are... Full story
The second annual Glasgow Glow Run will be held on Wednesday, April 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Glasgow Middle School. The fee to participate is $15 if register before April 12 and $20 if register after April 12. The 5K fun run and 1 mile walk will begin and end at Glasgow Middle School. The first 125 people who sign up will receive a 3M reflective t-shirt, which will provide visibility during the walks and run. Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Central Office, 200 7th St N, Glasgow. A packet must also be picked...
The 2019 Valley County Senior Citizens Prom will be on Tuesday, April 16, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center. The cost will be $3 for single and $5 per couple. The event, sponsored by the Glasgow High School Student Council, will have music by Dave Pippen, food, flowers made by the Glasgow High School student council, photos and more.... Full story
Nashua School will have Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, April 25, from 1:40 to 3:30 p.m. at the school. In order to be eligible for kindergarten, the child must be five years of age on or before Sept. 10, 2019. When registering your child for kindergarten during this roundup event, please bring the child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization records and proof of residence (out of district or in district). For more information, contact Kayla at 746-3411.... Full story
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., Emma "Boots" (Dubois) Wallette passed peacefully from this earth in her sleep. She had her family around her while listening to gospel music, which was her favorite. Boots was 93 years old. Emma asked to be cremated and interred with her husband Martin in the Veteran's Circle in the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point, Mont. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, Aug. 3, which would have been their 71st wedding anniversary. A small get together... Full story
Shirley M. (Troll) Bundy, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Mother was not fond of cold weather, so services and interment at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Mont., will be held this coming summer. She was born Oct. 6, 1927, in Sherwood, N.D., to Hulda and Cyracus Troll. She spent her childhood years in Glasgow, and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1945. Shirley attended the University of Montana where she pursued a degree in education. She was very proud of her... Full story
Duanne Stellflug, longtime resident of Opheim, Mont., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. A memorial service will be held in Billings, Mont., Thursday, June 13, as well as a service in Opheim, Saturday, June 22. Inurnment will be at the Opheim Cemetery. He was born in Opheim on Sept. 16, 1941, to Joe and Jeanette Stellflug. He attended school in Opheim and graduated in 1959. Duanne enlisted in the army after high school, and served in Frankfurt, Germany, as a communications operator. After... Full story
Vicki Renee Forbus, 48, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully at her home with her dog, Missy, loyally by her side. She was born May 23, 1970, in Merrian, Kan., to Karen (Brooks) and Euell Forbus Jr. Vicki spent most of her childhood years in her family home. The family moved frequently, as Euell's job required them to relocate often. In the late 1970s, the family relocated to eastern Montana, and Vicki received her education through the Miles City School System, finishing her education in... Full story
While the green of spring hasn't shown up outdoors yet, green was in full bloom at the Glasgow High School Auditorium this past weekend. In front of a packed house, Glasgow Middle School students presented the fruits of their spring labors, Shrek the Musical Jr. From the opening scene of a young Shrek (Mandy Ye) being forced to leave the swamp to the encore performance of "I'm a Believer," audience members laughed, clapped and bobbed along with the music. Young guests and the young at heart...
Fort Peck Summer Theatre (FPST) is preparing for the 50th Anniversary Season! The season promises to celebrate the history of the theatre and showcase a wide variety of productions, which continue to engage and attract audiences of all ages. Artistic Director Andy Meyers is returning for his ninth season, and is honored to be welcoming back a rich roster of talent, including many alum, audience favorites and local cast members. Lend Me A Tenor: June 1 – June 16 Director: John Rausch Back by p...
Now that most of my snow reserves are gone, I'm getting more serious about gardening and yard work. I'll admit my powers of procrastination have not lost any strength at all, and so, no seeds for gardening have yet been ordered nor have any of the multitude of downed and broken tree branches been picked up off the lawn. But hope springs in turtles. (YouTube that comedy bit. I shouldn't be the only one wasting time there. But be warned, there's language you wouldn't want youngsters to hear.) I...
The Scottie track team is off and running, literally. Following a successful home meet, the boys and girls were on the road to Havre for the Cal Wearley Invitational on April 3 and again to Glendive on April 6 for the Wibaux Invitational. The Scottie boys have already established a commanding presence this season, winning three meets in a row and qualifying Ellis McKean for the state meet in the 3200m run. Meanwhile the Scottie girls have established new records and qualified two athletes for...
The Scottie softballers had their second home game of the season on April 2 when they hosted the Sidney Lady Eagles at Jeff Jurgens Field. While Glasgow enjoyed an early lead, thanks to a three-run homer by Laura Ross in the bottom of the second inning, the Lady Eagles answered with 10 runs in the third to set the score at 10-3 in their favor. The Scotties showed determination as they recorded six runs over two innings to close the gap on Sidney. At the end of the fifth inning, Sidney had a...
While the Frazer Bearcubs and the Hinsdale Raiders traveled to the Cal Wearley Invitational Track Meet in Havre on April 3, the Nashua Porcupines and the Lustre Christian Lions chose to make the trip to Glendive for the Wibaux Invitational on April 6. This coming weekend, spectators can expect to see Frazer, Hinsdale and Opheim at the Scottie Qualifier Meet in Glasgow on Saturday, April 13. Frazer Results @ Havre Boys: 100 Meters - 44, Blue Fettig, 13.57. 200 Meters - 36, Blue Fettig, 28.60....