Articles from the October 2, 2013 edition
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Federal Shutdown Hits Here
There’s no one answering the phone at the Glasgow Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management. “No one is available to take your call because of the government shutdown,” a recorded message says. A recording at the USDA office intones,... Full story
Now That's Progress
Wednesday evening, Sept. 25, brought in over 250 community members to celebrate Frazer School’s adequate yearly progress (AYP) accomplishment for the 2012-13 school year. The school made a 20...
FWP's Lewistown Bison Discussion 'Civil And Articulate'
Wild bison were the topic of a Sept. 26 and 27 meeting hosted in Lewistown by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. FWP Director Jeff Hagener invited people representing the interests of rural communities, government agencies and bison...
1 Overpass, 4 Options: Nashua Debates 'Milk River North' Plan
The Nashua Civic Center was the site for a Sept. 24 meeting between Nashua area residents, representatives from HDR Engineering of Billings and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) concerning the proposed construction of a railroad...
Benefit Friday For Jennifer
There will be a medical benefit BBQ beef supper and pie auction for Jennifer Dull Kilzer on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Hinsdale School. The supper will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room and the pie auction will follow the volleyball match...
Dispatchers Get Raise
Longtime employees in the law enforcement dispatch center will be getting a raise as a reward for their long service, effective Oct. 7. The Valley County commissioners voted Tuesday to pay an extra 25 cents an hour to employees with 10 years’ servi...
Talkin' Football
Thanks to all of you readers, I once again have several topics rattling around in my head. Since it is football season I happened to recall a photo of the GHS football team taken in the late '20s.... Full story
Remembering My Kidnapping Shivaree
Recently we attended a wedding. Attending a wedding evokes so many emotions and memories. For me, I think back to our wedding day – 45 years ago on Saturday. Next comes remembering the birth of each child, followed by the memories of their...
Analyzing The Issues In St. Marie
This reporter is attempting to analyze and report activity on both sides of the St. Marie issues with diligence and a devil’s advocate approach. Factual data, legal rulings and various opinions are the result. As reported in previous Courier...
Plan For Tomorrow
Some insurance company back in the day used the “Plan for Tomorrow” slogan and it seems the United States government has done just that and nothing more. Plan for Tomorrow … not next week … not next month … not next decade or the next 50...
Gilbert 'Ross' Floyd
Gilbert “Ross” Floyd, 87, of Great Falls, Mont., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at Peace Hospice. At his request, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial...
Anita Coffrin Hull
Anita Hull, 94, a former Glasgow resident now of Bellingham, Wash., died Sunday, Sept., 29, 2013, at her home. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. Celebration of Life Service at...
Frank Albert Hopwood
Frank Albert Hopwood, born on June 27, 1931, at home in Hinsdale to Rose and Fern Hopwood, died on Sept. 29, 2013, at age 82, at Valley View Nursing Home. A vigil service will be held Thursday, Oct....
Galen 'Mike' Maas
Galen “Mike” Maas, 92, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at the Billings Clinic Hospital to join his wife of 71 years, Doris, who preceded him in death by just 10 weeks. At Mike’s request, there will...
Joseph G. Svien
Joseph G. Svien, 94, longtime resident of Glasgow and more recently Missoula, and Napa, Calif., died on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, in Napa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Bell Chapel in Glasgow, followed by a... Full story
Sharon Dianne Stratton
Sharon Dianne (Orre) Stratton, 73, died Sept. 24, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 18, 1940, in Hillsboro, N.D., to Leonard and Elenor Orre. They later moved to Ophei...
Oscar Ronald Everson
Oscar Ronald Evenson, 82, died Sept. 22, 2013, in Salem, Ore. Graveside services will be held in Fosston, Minn., during the summer of 2014. He was born the fifth of six children on March 26, 1931, to...
Dishing Out Some Harlem Heat
Homecoming 2013 was a huge success. The Glasgow Scotties took on the Shelby Coyotes and pounded them pretty hard, 42-9. The Scotties were on fire from start to finish. Following the big homecoming... Full story
XC Girls First, Boys Fourth
The Glasgow Scotties girls cross country team took first with a score of 29 points in their host meet, the Glasgow Invitational at Fort Peck. It started out as a great morning to run, and then the win...
Bainville Trip Tough On Lady Porcupines, But Coach Sees Improvement
The Nashua Lady Porcupines traveled to Bainville on Saturday to play in a triangular against Richey/Lambert and Bainville. Their first opponent was the Richey/Lambert Fusion. The first game started...
Hot Shots
Ellis McKean, left, age 11, and Tyler Hersom, right, age 13, are the state winners of their age groups for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship held in Glasgow this year. In the middle is... Full story
Scottie Volleyball Goes Silver At Dickinson
Last weekend the girls’ volleyball team went to Dickinson, N.D., and competed in a 32 -team tournament. On Friday the team went 1-2 – good enough to earn them a spot in the Silver bracket. The Scotties lost their first and third games, but won...
