Articles from the May 13, 2015 edition
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Zinke and "American Sniper" Author Visit Glasgow
Congressman Ryan Zinke of Whitefish stopped into Glasgow for a visit with local and regional media, concerned citizens, supporters and schoolkids Thursday, May 7. His message was clear: "I am for...
Fort Peck Theater Prepping for Opening Curtain in 2015 Season
The Fort Peck Summer Theatre (FPST), now celebrating its 46th Season, is anxiously prepping for the 2015 Season, featuring popular, in-demand titles and some of the theater’s most frequently requested musicals. Under the leadership of returning...
Local Author Embraces Life as Expat, Pens Mysteries from Home in Mexico
Montana native BilliJo Doll has lived a rich, alternately painful and poignantly interesting life. Mystery, science-fiction, and other variations aside, she has written about her past with honesty and...
Jurisdiction Changes Affect Tribal Victims of Domestic Violence
A change made on the Fort Peck Reservation will help enable tribal officers and county officers to be cross deputized in instances of domestic violence that are committed by non-Indians on the reservation. Prior to the changes, it was difficult for t...
New Executive Takes the Chair at Mental Health
Would you stop in for a routine check up for your mental health? Jim Novelli is a firm believer that mental health needs more attention and that Eastern Montana has many challenges because of it’s size and the diverse needs. Novelli is the new...
Movie Reviews, Clean Copy and Civil Discourse
A good chunk of my professional background is in film criticism—I have served as a staff critic at home and internationally—but I actually have something better for you in the way of movie reviews. D.K. Holm is a Portland-based film critic and...
Immigrant Contributions, Mutual Respect
Mr. Vaupel has once again chosen to attack a general group of people in the U.S. Since he did not name any specific individuals in his opinion column (Incrementally Incremental, May 6, 2015), he probably figured that he did not need to be...
Mental Health Matters
May is mental health month and Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center is raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives by encouraging members of the community to learn more about their own mental health and to take...
Letters To The Editor
Dear Editor, The week of May 4-8 is Head Start Teacher Appreciation Week. So many Head Start children have succeeded in life due in part to the hard work of dedicated and loving teachers and assistants. Head Start teachers are dedicated...
I've Been Diggin' Up Stones
Here’s a little story about farming. First, though I have to tell you... I am not a farmer. I’m just someone who drives a large tractor pulling some very large equipment around some very big parcels of farm ground. I got this job with the help...
Arnetta 'Pete' Braaten
Arnetta "Pete" (Fullerton) Braaten, 82, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point. Inurnment will be held Friday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at the...
Robert V. 'Bud' Potter
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, the angels came and tucked our sweet little Bud into their pocket, and his long-awaited journey was complete as he was once again reunited with his beloved Bea. Funeral...
Betty Nell Montgomery
Betty Nell Montgomery, 87, a resident of Prescott, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the Granite Gate Senior Living Facility in Prescott. She was born on May 12, 1927, in G...
Terry Lee Mercer
Terry Lee Mercer, 65, passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family and friends after nearly a 15-year battle with cancer. A celebration of his life is planned for...
Emy Lorraine Beardsley
Emy Lorraine (Nordstrom) Beardsley, 88, passed from this life into eternity on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the Morningside Assisted Living facility in Cookeville, Tenn. As per her wishes, she will be interred at the Chattanooga Cemetery in...
Glasgow Courier Back At the Rundle Building
A blast from the past from Courierland. This photo was taken when the Glasgow Courier still sat in the Rundle Building basement. Starting from the left is an unknown, Joe Martincoski, Emerald Lee,... Full story
Track Takes District By Storm
They showed up, they gave it their all and they walked away with respect and titles. Glasgow boys and girls dominated at the district track meet held in Wolf Point on Saturday, with both teams...
Reds Pick Up First Win, Moms Treated To Pitching Dual
It's the season of sunflower seeds, hot dogs, and sunscreen. The Glasgow Reds traveled to Havre on Sunday, May 10 to open their season with some Mother's Day baseball. After a small ceremony to...
Scotties Softball Enters Divisional as Strong Second Seed
The Glasgow Scottie softball team knows how to battle. Coming from behind to beat two tough opponents last weekend-including going to the extra inning-has the girls feeling confident as they enter the...
Box Elder Creek Sampling Finished
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and community volunteers recently sampled Box Elder Creek Reservoir (Bolster Dam) on the outskirts of Plentywood as part of their continued commitment to the...
Boosters Sponsor All-Sports Banquet
The Scottie Booster Club All-Sports Banquet is returning. This year’s banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the St. Raphael’s Parish Center Gymnasium. The banquet will include a free meal sponsored by the Scottie Booster Club, the...
Calendar of Upcoming Events In Our Area
WEDBESDAY – MAY 13 6-9 p.m. - FWP Open House meeting to provide information on the 2016-2019 fishing regulations to be held in the meeting room at the Glasgow Job Service, 74 4th Street N. More info, call Region 6 Headquarters at 406-228-3700.... Full story
2015 Graduation Issue
The Courier Salutes All 2015 Graduates From Valley County High Schools!... Website
Governor Steve Bullock Signs Bill Making Scobey Soil Official State Soil of Montana
Governor Steve Bullock was joined by Sen. J.P. Pomnichowski, former Governor and soil scientist Brian Schweitzer, and students from Longfellow Elementary School, as he hosted a ceremonial signing of SB 176, making the Scobey Soil the official state... Full story