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For 54 years local organization Lukes 100 has been providing monetary assistance to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH), Valley View Home and the Valley View Home Foundation as a result of community commitment of the organization’s members. Lukes 100 is a charitable organization whose members pledge to pay $100 per year to assist, promote and support the medical facilities in Valley County. The current board hopes to keep the tradition alive for many more years to come. President Karla Zerbe, vice president Lynette Nelson-Hagen, s...
Glasgow High School Athletic Director (AD) and Irle School Vice Principal Brenner Flaten wears many hats, not only for the school district, but the community, his family and the Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA). In addition to his already many duties and accolades, he was recently honored by the MIAAA as the 2022 Montana Overall AD of the Year. Annually, the MIAAA recognizes an AD of the Year in each of the four classifications (AA, A, B and C) as well as an...
There was overwhelming support for the Glasgow Downtown Association's fourth annual Polar Putt Putt on Jan. 21, from players and local businesses. A total of 18 businesses from throughout Glasgow participated, including Elks Lodge, Shippwrecked, Elle Boutique, Montana Bar, Mattfeldt Electric, Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery, Glasgow Combat Sports, Blend 10, Busted Knuckle Brewery, United Insurance & Realty, Robyn's Nest, Glasgow City-County Library, D&G Sports & Western, Nemont, Revive Beauty Bar,...
The Glasgow High School Speech and Drama team traveled to Roundup this past weekend to participate in the Eastern B/C Divisional meet on Jan. 21. After staying in Roundup the night before and eating as a team, all seven students were ready to compete when it was competition time. Each competitor had to compete in four rounds and then a finals round to see who will be attending the State B/C competition on Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28, in Manhattan. The top six in each event are able...
Dear Editor, Recently there has been a media blast by John Deere claiming a Memorandum of Understanding signed with American Farm Bureau Federation provides right to repair for farmers, ranchers, and independent repair shops. A closer look at the non-legally binding document shows the devil is in the details. John Deere signed a similar MOU in 2018, with the California Farm Bureau, when the California legislature was on the verge of passing a right to repair bill. Their strategy worked as the bi...
Dear Editor, I have just come back from giving testimony on the Medicaid rates for nursing homes in Montana. It was a well-run hearing. The Governor presented his budget proposal. There were over 40 opponents stating that their nursing home or assisted living facility would be closed or stop providing for Medicaid residents if they didn't get more help than the Governor is proposing. The Governor said the people want to have home care, so he proposed significantly cutting the home care budget?...
In their continued effort to ensure seniors across rural America have access to quality long-term care, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), John Barrasso (R-WY), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Steve Daines (R-MT) sent a letter to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to express concerns about CMS’ intent to issue staffing mandates for nursing homes. In the letter, the Senators discourage CMS from taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach and instead urge them to address the significant workforce short...
I listened to Brian Austin on “Under the Big Sky” and noted that he did forget to mention the rendering plant at the old Milk River Bridge site. This was in operation during the early days of my marriage. This building was used to render the lard from the fat from processed pork. These renderings were used for pet food as well as human consumption. We often purchased some renderings for dog food and stored them in our basement way. One evening while we were playing cards with relatives, my girls and their cousins entertained themselves by thr...
Jan. 20, 2023 - We just completed our 15th day in this 68th Montana Legislature. The halls are full of lobbyists and Montana citizens. Committees are processing bills in both the House and the Senate. The largest group of bills has come from the Montana agencies. These “red tape” bills will reduce the governmental process. The administration is very customer-orientated, but the government still is hard to communicate with and get answers as fast and definitive as citizens desire. We have approximately 70 “Red Tape” bills that should make th...
Coming up on Friday, Feb. 3, is a unique evening of food and fun at St. Raphael’s Parish Center. “A Taste of Portugal” is a dinner fundraiser with authentic Portuguese Cuisine, Cash Bar, Silent Auction with beautiful items to bid on and a Raffle. Why Portugal, you may be asking? There are 10 people from our area who will be traveling to Lisbon, Portugal, for a pilgrimage to World Youth Day this July. Tickets are $30 which includes the four-course dinner catered by the Gracious Table, with seatings at 5:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. Those who buy their... Full story
It’s time for FPST’s much anticipated annual winter reading performance! Pam L. Veis and Andy Meyers, along with Alicia Bullock-Muth, Sydney Hayward and Jay Roberts, star in this collection of mystery, poetry and suspense paying tribute to Edgar Allan Poe and his influential work. This performance of riddles, conundrums and musical intervals is certain to entertain audiences of all ages, while raising a few goosebumps and superstitious tension celebrating the historic Fort Peck Hotel. Showtimes are Saturday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m., or Sunday, Feb... Full story
Glasgow High School JMG class announces their annual “Super Hero Night” to be held on Friday, Jan. 27, during the Glasgow vs Wolf Point basketball games. The crowd is encouraged to dress as their favorite Super Hero and to bring food donations for the Valley Community Food Bank.... Full story
Please bring new and gently used stuffed animals for the Teddy Bear Toss on Thursday, Feb. 2. The toss will take place between the varsity basketball games of Glasgow High School versus North Country in the Glasgow High School gymnasium. Stuffed animals will be donated to FMDH, Phillips County Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings for children having overnight stays in the hospital.... Full story
Glasgow Schools provides an opportunity for community members to share their talents and expertise through the Adult Education Program. Any individuals willing to instruct an evening class are invited to contact Wade Sundby - Superintendent, ([email protected]) to get started. Interested community members are encouraged to participate in the session by contacting the instructor or calling the school to register. Quarterly fees are $20 per person; however, senior citizens are not charged the participation fee. Additional material... Full story
Montana State University Extension has once again teamed up with the Montana 4-H Foundation and MSU 4-H Center to offer its Fabulous Fridays webinar series on estate and legacy planning. The six-part webinar series will happen Fridays, Jan. 27 through March 3. Each installment will run from 10 to 11:15 a.m., which includes a 15-minute Q&A period. Fabulous Fridays topics include: – What factors determine who receives your property after you die? – Saving more money for your heirs by avoiding probate. – Creating a living legacy with a tax benef... Full story
The Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will be meeting Thursday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., in the Valley County Senior Citizen Center, 328 4th Street South, Glasgow. The TAC will be working on and approving the local Coordination Plan and reviewing/approving Capital requests. If you prefer, you may join the meeting via phone by calling 1-571-748-4021 Pin#2672541#. The general public and anyone interested in transportation in our county is invited.... Full story
EDITOR’S NOTE: Deadline for calendar additions is Mondays at noon. Please email your event to [email protected] or submit in person at the Courier office, 531 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow. The Valley County Pioneer Museum is closed for the month of January. Nemont Manor has activities scheduled throughout the month for the entire community as well as the residents of Nemont Manor. If you would like a calendar, please contact 406-228-4306 or e-mail [email protected] and they will mail one to you. Events are also listed below. Nashua Lions Roller S... Full story
David L Odegard, age 66, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Wharton, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Arrangements for a memorial service in Glasgow will be made at a later date. David was born March 28, 1956, in Glasgow, to the late Elwood and Vera (Hanson) Odegard. David married Robin Kirby in 1977. They divorced in 1986. David owned Odegard Construction before turning it over to his son in 1999. David is survived by his five children, David (Kathy) Odegard, Erica (Lane) Cotton, all of Wharton, Melissa (Cody) Odegard, o... Full story
Cecil Floyd Dalby passed away after a short illness on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Cecil was born in Glasgow, Mont., March 13, 1941, to Emil and Alma (Frederick) Dalby. He was the seventh child out of eight children. In July of 1963 Cecil decided to forgo his senior year of high school to join the Army and was stationed in Fort Carson, Colo. until July 9, 1965. After leaving the Army, Cecil returned home where he worked for the post office in Glasgow as a mail carrier form 1965 to 1970. In March... Full story
Marilyn (Hatton) Maxness was born July 19, 1937, in Wheeler, Mont., to Thoralf and Hazel (Hartsock) Hatton. She passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Helena, Mont., with her family by her side. Services will be held in Glasgow at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating. Marilyn graduated from Glasgow High School in 1955. She started her lifelong career at Farmers-Stockgrowers Bank (now Wells Fargo) as a junior in high school. She was the... Full story
Khloe Krumwiede, of Glasgow, Mont., has been named to the fall 2022 quarter Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus in Port Orange, Fla. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, Calif.; and Port Orange, Fla....
The Montana State University-Northern’s Fall semester Dean’s List contains 364 students. Valley County students recognized were Vincent Chappell, Dexter Monson and Micah Tweten, all of Glasgow, and Jesse Lee, of Hinsdale. To be included in the Dean’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better....
Glasgow, Montana--Tuesday 5:30 a.m., an early childhood teacher calls in sick. The child care director picks up the phone, but no other staff are available to cover. At 6 a.m., the child care director calls guardian after guardian explaining that the child care program will not be able to open today due to being under licensing regulations for staff to child ratio. The guardian calls family, friends, and neighbors, but no one is available to care for their children. At 7 a.m., the guardian calls their employer explaining that they will not be...
The Montana Community Foundation, Inc. (MCF) announces its annual grant cycle from the William B. Pratt Fund to benefit Montana Indigenous, Folk, Traditional, and Media Arts. Applicants are eligible to apply in one of two funding areas, including Media Arts and Montana’s Indigenous, Traditional, and Folk Arts. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,000. Grant applications will be accepted through March 17, 2023. Montana 501(c)(3) organizations and local, state, and tribal governments are eligible to apply. Individual artists and other e...
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt. Jan. 30, 2023: Deadline to request all Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) assistance for 2022 calendar year losses. Jan. 30, 2023: Deadline to request Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) assistance for 2022 calendar year losses. Jan. 31, 2023: Deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage...