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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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On Aug. 31, the United States Army and the Montana Army National Guard recognized the service and sacrifice of two of their own in a ceremony in Kuwait. Sgt 1st Class Elmer "Moe" Mayhew, a Nashua High School graduate and member of Delta Company, 1-189th General Aviation Support Battalion, and his colleague, Sgt Jared Fossek, were awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in a rocket attack on Camp Taji, Iraq near Baghdad. On March 14, 2020, a "Katyusha" rocket-or multiple rocket...
Christopher George, a 2010 Glasgow High School graduate, began a new career on Sept. 15, hitting the highway as a new member of the Montana Highway Patrol. He was one of 11 students graduated by the MHP on Sept. 3 in East Helena after completing 20 weeks of training. George has several reasons for his new career choice, but first and foremost for him is being able to contribute to his hometown. "I wanted to do something to make a difference for the community," he explained, noting that working...
The Valley County Health Department confirmed nine more cases of COVID-19 in the county over the past week. Cases 53 through 57 were announced on Sept. 18, cases 58 through 60 were announced on Sept. 20, and case 61 was announced on Sept. 22. As of press time, the County has nine active cases with 52 recovered, for a total of 61 cases. Case 53 is a female aged 30-39 who is not hospitalized and is symptomatic. Contact tracing is ongoing. Case 54 is a female aged 30-39 who is not hospitalized and is symptomatic. Contact tracing is ongoing. Case... Full story
“It’s been one of those weird years.” While that sentence could apply to most anything in 2020, Mike Slaats of All Seasons Home Center is referring specifically to the lumber and building supplies shortage which has reached all parts of the country, including Valley County. Much like the supply and demand issues that drastically impacted the food supply chain earlier this year, the building supply industry has also been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. With states across the nation issuing stay-at-home directives, many people found themsel... Full story
When Glasgow resident Jack Nickels Sr. turned 85 years old, he told his daughters he thought he could make it to 100. Fifteen years later, Nickels can say he has reached that goal as he will be celebrating his birthday on Sept. 24. Born in Glasgow to Herman J. Nickels and Lydia (Meyers) Nickels, he had two brothers, Russell "Rusty" and Lester "Swede," of Nashua, along with three sisters, Thelma, Vera and Doris. The family ranch was located along the Missouri River in McCone County, and Jack...
Dear Editor, Did you know that every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train? My organization, the national rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc., partners with the American Farm Bureau Federation and other groups to remind farm equipment operators to pay extra attention where field and farm access roads cross train tracks. To raise awareness of the dangers for drivers and pedestrians and share tips for avoiding these incidents, OLI and its...
Dear Editor, For those unfamiliar, Resolution 3039, an initiative to allow backyard chickens, will appear on this November's ballot. The proposed initiative would allow a maximum of six hens, no roosters, require a permit and limit coops to backyards only. In last week's Letters to the Editor, Shirley Seifert brought up some specific concerns regarding this ordinance and I would like to address these one by one. 1. The simplified phrasing of the ballot initiative is common practice in most... Full story
Dear Editor, I live in NE Montana near Scobey. Austin Knudsen was my representative for eight years, four as the most powerful person in the Legislature as Speaker. The western half of Daniels County has over half its land owned by the State. The State used to pay an in lieu payment to the county to make up for the property taxes they don't pay. The local taxpayer make up the difference. I have always followed this as my father Ed got the in lieu payment enacted in the '60s and Sam Kitzenberg...
Dear Editor, I've had two kidney transplants and I depend on immunosuppressants to prevent my body from rejecting the new kidney. My insurance requires that I receive my medication through the USPS. I could die if my medication does not come in the mail on time. The procedural changes that Postmaster General DeJoy has made have delayed mail delivery all over the county. I'm incredibly worried that these changes and the federal government's inability to appropriately fund the USPS will cause my...
Hours for the Pioneer Museum September through October are Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to wear masks and remain six feet from others outside their household while in the building. FRIDAY – SEPT. 25 5 – 7 p.m. - VFW Steak Fry, sponsored by MARCO Boeing, with all proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Social distancing will be obseved using both dining and bingo rooms. TUESDAY – SEPT. 29 10 a.m. - Legacy and Estate Plann... Full story
The Valley County Combined Campaign is celebrating its 39th year of giving with an invitation to Valley County non-profit organizations to join the 2021 campaign. We are currently looking to fill a one-year term opening for a new member organization. We are also seeking a community-minded individual to fill our member-at-large position on the board. Any Valley County nonprofit organizations interested in applying are required to have their own 501 (c)3 nonprofit status and will not be allowed to do any other soliciting for contributions during... Full story
The Glasgow School District have started distributing their summer food program meals for children. Meals will be distributed at the respective school, with one breakfast and one lunch each day distributed to enrolled Glasgow School District students on a free basis, regardless of free/reduced/paid status. The District has been temporarily qualified to do so. The Glasgow School District was approved retroactively to Sept. 1 and credit will be received to mealtime account for meals served in September. This waiver will expire at the end of... Full story
We have said our goodbyes to our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Aunt. Jeannine (Miller) Elletson, went home to be with God, her husband and family members on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020. She was surrounded by the love of her family as she passed of natural cases. Graveside services will be held at a later date. She was born in Sidney, Mont., on Jan. 19, 1931, to Senn and Dorothy (Adamson) Miller. She was the baby of the family, joining her brothers, Harold and Kenneth, and her sister, Maxine.... Full story
Heaven needed a new softball coach and avid Glasgow Scottie Superfan so the good Lord called Alvin Martin Dalby up to join his side. Alvin passed away of natural causes at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, Mont., on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at Evangelical Church with burial following in Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. He was born Dec. 18, 1937, in New... Full story
Stephanie Lynn Murch, 41, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at her home. A celebration of her life and reception will be 12 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Cottonwood Inn. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow at 2 p.m. Stephanie was very outdoorsy; she liked fishing, camping, hunting and driving the back roads: often going with her son, Chase. She was a Reds Baseball fan and loved watching Chase play for them and the other teams he played on. She enjoyed... Full story
Kelly Lee Monson, 56, son of Leland and the late Maxine Monson, passed away at home in Glasgow on Friday, Sept. 18. No services are planned at this time and a full obituary will come at a later date.... Full story
I had a a few weeks off from writing, which has really helped me without my having to ask for it. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the John Deere Trac, running the grain cart while Dennis runs the combine. The houseplants had already been gathered together on the front deck, in the shade of the Virginia creeper that has grown up on the south side. I’d done that over a few mornings before heading out to the fields in order to make watering them easier. I didn’t have to drag the hose all over the yard in my limited time before becoming the ...
Scottie 2020 pride buttons are now available for purchase to support the Glasgow Scotties during Homecoming and beyond. Buttons are $10 each or only $5 to renew last year’s button. Money raised during the sales will go towards bringing tournaments and the Saskatoon Police Pipe Band to Glasgow when they are able to attend. During Spirit Week, there will also be two cash drawings held Monday through Thursday for a chance to win $200 each and on Friday there will be two cash drawings for a chance to win $500 each. You do not need to be present t...
Glasgow made their third road trip of the season and brought home another win this past Friday, Sept. 18. The Scotties defeated the Cut Bank Wolves 44-7, improving their record to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the Northern B conference. Glasgow's defensive line continued their shut-out streak and held Cut Bank's offense to under 100 yards. The Scotties found the end zone first, on their opening drive. Quarterback Loden Idler got the ball to Jesse Lee for four carries to gain the running back 35 yards....
Nashua vs. MonDak Sept. 17 MonDak 3 Nashua 1 Nashua 23 13 25 18 MonDak 25 25 18 25 Nashua Team Totals: Kills 14 – Leaders: Devin Fromdahl and Tia Dees with five each Blocks 2 – Leader: Tia Dees Aces 24 – Leader: Devin Fromdahl with 11 Digs 22 - Leader: Devin Fromdahl with 11 Assists 10 – Leader: Haydnn Adkins with six Nashua vs. Froid Lake Sept. 18 Nashua 7 7 24 Froid-Lake 25 25 25 Nashua Team Totals Kills 10 – Leader: Devin Fromdahl with six Blocks 2 – Leader: Kaitlyn Miller Aces 3 Leaders: Dev...
With just over 100 total runners—after some COVID-related cancellations—the Scotties hosted a home cross country meet that left them happy and out of breath. The Scotties swept gold with both the Varsity boys’ and girls’ performances on Sept. 19. Led by Iris Mckean (first) and Emily See (third) the Scottie girls put up an impressive score of 36 (the scores are tallied by adding the first five Varsity places together making the smaller number the better number). The Scotties were followed by Class A teams Dawson County (40) and Sidney (79). C...
