Articles from the September 19, 2018 edition
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Generations Come Out For Fun, Food and Conversation
Prairie Ridge Village hosted their annual Family Appreciation Day on Sept. 14, where people of all ages came out and enjoyed delicious food, played campfire-inspired games, and caught up with people... Full story
Expert on Dementia Care to Present in Glasgow
A group of community health groups are sponsoring a dementia care seminar for caregivers and community professionals Sept. 25, 26, and 27 at the Cottonwood Inn. The seminar will feature dementia care trainer and consultant Heather McKay who will... Full story
Libertarian Candidate Looks to Give Voters Third Choice
When she didn’t see a candidate she could support for Montana’s lone Representative seat, she decided to do something about it. A former Democrat, Elinor Swanson is running for the position now as a Libertarian. Swanson has been campaigning throu... Full story
Local Businesses Compete for Huge Cash Investment
Two local businesses, Knuckle Biscuits and Sam and Jeff’s, have been selected as finalists for the Great Northern Development Corporation 2018 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The live finale of the competition will be held on Saturday,... Full story
Pete Helland Seeks District Court Judgeship
Peter "Pete" Helland is seeking the position of local District Court Judge in the upcoming Nov. Election. Helland is taking on the current District Court Judge Yvonne Laird, who was appointed by Gov.... Full story
Sean R. Heavey Sues Netflix Over Copyright Infrigement
Glasgow-based, professional photographer Sean R. Heavey filed suit against Netflix in Federal Court in Great Falls, Mont. on Sept. 13. The suit alleges Netflix used Heavey’s copyrighted photo, dubbed the “Mothership,” numerous times in three... Full story
Tom Boyer Hosts First Meet and Greet of Write-in Campaign
Supporters and curious voters packed into Sean R. Heavey's gallery this past Saturday, Sept. 15, to meet Tom Boyer, the write-in candidate for sheriff. The crowd included past and current Valley... Full story
Horn Answers Courier Questions at Meet and Greet
This past Friday, Sept. 14, Joe Horn, as candidate for Valley County Sheriff and Coroner, hosted his first public event at the VFW. Supporters and guests mingled at the bar and over sloppy joes, served up by the candidate’s wife, Mary. The Courier... Full story
Letters to the Editor
Editor's Note: The following is a letter sent to the Army Corps of Engineers from Congressman Greg Gianforte. This is being reproduced here as it was alluded to in an article involving a similar letter sent by Jon Tester's office to the Corps...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Just west of our little ranch on North Willow Creek lies a town that once burst at the seams with mines and miners. Pony, Mont., boasted 5,000 people, banks, bars, schools, churches and a rail-line. Mines with romantic names like Boss Tw...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Let’s be honest. There is nothing glamourous or high-profile about the Office of Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court – nor should there ever be. While most Montanans don’t interact with the Clerk’s office, it is nevertheless an...
The Indefensible, New Defense of the Trade War
Wilbur Ross, defending new tariffs while appearing on CNBC Tuesday, 18 Sept., claimed Americans will not notice price increases because they will be “spread over thousands and thousands of products.” This may be true for many families and...
Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area
The Valley County Pioneer Museum is open for visitors Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special appointments or events, call 406-228-8692. WEDNESDAY – SEPT. 19 FINAL HUMP DAY OF 2018. Free Hearing Clinic – 334 W Court St., Glasgow. By... Full story
Norbert 'Fritz' Joseph Unger
Norbert Joseph Unger, "Fritz" to all who knew him, 92, passed away and into the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, which was also Grandparents Day.... Full story
Virginia 'Ginny' Lee Enman
Virginia "Ginny" Lee (Olson) Enman, age 67, passed away peacefully at her home near Drummond, Mont., on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Celebration of life will be at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Mont.... Full story
Annabelle Viola Roberton
Annabelle Viola (Lunn) Roberton, 85, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her children in Wenatchee, Wash., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. She was born on Feb. 2, 1933, in... Full story
Zane James Tollefson
Zane James Tollefson, 69, passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Valley View Home after a brief battle with cancer. A private family ceremony will be held at Reitan Cemetery, north of Saco, at a... Full story
Graveside Services for Jack Snare
Jack Snare, 58, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. A graveside service will be on Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m., at Scobey Cemetery. A reception will follow at Scobey Lutheran Gym/Education... Full story
Kenneth L. Cumber
Kenneth L. Cumber, 83, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, peacefully at his home. Family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 20, 6 to 8 p.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Funeral... Full story
Scottie Harriers Sweep Culbertson Invitational
The Scotties had a command performance at the Culbertson Invitational held Sept. 15. Both of the boys' and girls' teams battled through the chilly weather to claim the top spot on the podium at the... Full story
Lady Scotties Best Lady Wildcats in Three
The Lady Scotties hosted the Harlem Lady Wildcats for a conference match-up at Scottie gymnasium Sept. 14. Harlem stepped on the court ready to play and put forth a scrappy effort in front of a... Full story
Lustre Defeats North Country in Whitewater
Lustre handed North Country their second consecutive loss in volleyball action in Whitewater on Sept. 15. With three seniors, five juniors and one sophomore on their varsity roster, the Lady Lions... Full story
Scotties Take Their Lumps From Fairfield
The Scotties were on the road Sept. 14 to face the the Fairfield Eagles, a perennial powerhouse in the Northern B. With a fairly short roster of players and the absence of a few solid players for the... Full story
WebsiteValley County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
The Valley County Farm Bureau will hold their annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 24, at the Cottonwood Inn. A no-host social will start at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6:30 p.m., compliments of Valley County Farm Bureau. There will be a short... Full story
