Articles from the October 9, 2019 edition
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Walkers Come Out in Solidarity for Mental Health
After rescheduling twice earlier this year due to unfavorable weather conditions, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate on Oct. 5, providing a crisp, cool fall day, with a sky as blue as a robin'...
Taking on the 'What if'
In the conference room of the Cottonwood on Oct. 1, an unlikely group met to test their response and capabilities against a hypothetical disaster in Valley County. Consisting of Glasgow and Long Run firefighters, sheriff deputies, elected and county...
Young Thespians Break A Leg
The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) made a stop in Glasgow last week, teaching 35 future thespians the art of performing. Auditions for the traveling production of Johnny Appleseed started on Sept....
Rhythm & Ramble Swings into Saco
Students from Hinsdale and Saco gathered in the Saco School multi-purpose room Oct. 1 for a unique musical presentation and lesson given by Rhythm & Ramble, a swing quartet out of Bozeman, Mont....
Community Members Work Towards Achieving Goal of Improving Area
Two Rivers Economic Growth and its four subcommittees have continued working over the past few months to improve the community. From hosting Alive at Five events, reaching out to businesses to entice them to have a storefront in Glasgow, and seeking...
Homeless for a Night Collects Over 50 Blankets
The Glasgow High School Leadership class held their annual homeless for a night fundraiser on Oct. 5. This year the crew collected blankets and cash donations. The blankets went to help the homeless... Full story
Agriculture and Conservation Work Best Together
Dear Editor, It's no coincidence Montana's two largest industries are agriculture and outdoor recreation. These two economies are the lifeblood of many small towns. The Montana way of life is as much...
APR Shifts Strategy, Not Direction, With Repackage of Public Relations Campaign
Dear Editor, The American Prairie Reserve (APR) is probably the most abhorrent organization to ever hit the scene in central Montana. They stormed into Montana with a stated goal to create a wildlife...
Congress Should Approve USMCA Trade Agreement
Dear Editor, As a state senator from a small Montana border town, I understand the need for strong economies both north and south of the international border. Approval of the new trilateral trade...
Good Samaritan
Dear Editor, I never expected to be amongst those who write the rah-rah letters to the editor extolling the benefits of living where there are such caring people as we have here in the Middle of Nowhe...
Acknowledging Local Fire Volunteers
Dear Editor, As we recognize Fire Prevention Week from Oct 6-12, I wanted to acknowledge our local volunteers. "Not Every Hero Wears a Cape" is one of the themes on the NFPA.org website and I have to...
Remembering Your History
Do you remember your history? In reading an old history book I found this quote. Since history has a habit of repeating itself I decided to share. “In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an...
Day Of Service
Thanks for those who have signed up to have leaves removed from their yards on Saturday, Oct. 12, through Vicky Wetz at the Valley County Council on Aging. There is room for more, so senior citizens who will be in need of leaf removal from their... Full story
Calendar of Upcoming Events in the Area
For September and October, the Valley County Pioneer Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fort Peck Interpretive Center is open during the month of October, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Powerhouse tours... Full story
Nashua ORLC Taco Supper Benefits Troops
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have an Indian Taco Supper on Monday, Oct. 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free will offering with all proceeds going towards the St. Marie Women’s Club Troop’s Project. Thrivent has supplied... Full story
George Phillip Austin
George Phillip Austin was born on Nov. 24, 1935, to Laura Strong Austin and Alvin Emil Austin in Helena, Mont., in the midst of an earthquake.....and the world hasn't been the same since. He was...
Leo Ludwig Murr
Leo Ludwig Murr, 87, of Glasgow, Mont., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Prairie Ridge Village, in Glasgow, Mont. Leo was born in Flaxville, Mont., to Ludwig J. and Viola C.... Full story
Cliff Isakson
Cliff Isakson, 76, passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont., with family by his side. Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Churc... Full story
Anita Elizabeth Little
On the morning of Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, Anita Elizabeth Little passed away peacefully with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at Bell Mortuary, in... Full story
FFA Big Muddy Promotes Ag Careers
Future Farmers of America students from across northeastern Montana gathered in Hinsdale Oct. 1 for the Big Muddy FFA District Livestock & Agronomy Career Development event. Varsity and JV...
March of the Scotties
Glasgow Scottie fans were treated to a special performance by the Glasgow Pep Band at the Homecoming game Sept. 20. After five solid weeks of preparation, the pep band became a marching band at... Full story
Cross Country Keeps on Trucking
Under the shadow of the Fort Peck Dam and Powerhouses, the Glasgow Scotties Cross Country Team gave their visitors a run for their money. Sunny skies and a stiff wind made the course a great temperatu...
Lady Scotties Keep Undefeated Regular Play Record
In an effort to keep their undefeated regular play record, the Lady Scotties traveled to Sidney on Oct. 3 and added another win to their record, defeating Sidney in three matches, 25-16, 25-10,...
Scotties Fall in Colstrip
The Glasgow Scotties traveled down the long road to Colstrip Oct. 4 hoping to continue their march toward an undefeated season. The Colstrip Colts had other aims, looking to notch their second win of...