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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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It's been around long enough that some of the locals might take it for granted. But public transit in rural areas is often a struggle in small communities across the nation. Next month will mark 40 years since Valley County Transit began their journey. While the program has made many changes over the last four decades, recent times haven't seen many large changes. Manager of Valley County Transit and Daniels County Transportation Colleen Pankratz explained that the biggest change that Valley... Full story
The city council has approved the bid for a downtown revitalization plan from Land Solutions, LLC. At $12,000, it was the lowest bid. Other bids that came in were at $20,000 and higher. Land Solutions' proposal outlined working with the city staff and the planning board committee to strategize public participation and finish a plan to approach the project proposal. The public will be included to gather trends and gather issues and priorities. Other key efforts will involve zoning, streetscapes and reviewing historical information of previous...
The call came in close to midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 3. A semi went under the underpass in Glasgow and was a bit too tall for the 12-foot, 3-inch limit. The truck was hauling over 40,000 pounds of pork that had to be moved into another refrigerated truck before Thompson Trucking could pull the truck out. They worked to clear the cargo until close to 2 a.m. Thursday. The driver, Elena Sivert of Concord, Ontario, made it about halfway through the underpass while her husband slept in the sleeper... Full story
By Bonnie Davidson The Courier The annual Skywarn Radio event took place this weekend at the National Weather Service in Glasgow. They started broadcasting around 5 p.m. Friday and continued through Saturday at 5 p.m. It sounded a little like a foreign language as they made ham radio calls out to other stations all over the country. Their goal was to reach as many as they could in 24-hour period as part of this storm spotter program. A few veterans and a few first time amateurs were spotted during the event. Scotty Gray, who has been using ham...
This was the second year the Glasgow School District offered the Class C Showcase, allowing Class C schools to preview their basketball teams. Activities Directer Brenner Flaten told the Glasgow School Board that the district collected around $6,200 from gate fees, the first day paying for the officials. Concessions collected $3,000 from the two-day event. The Tourism Business Improvement District offered outside schools eight complimentary rooms at local hotels. The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and the National Guard also kicked in funds for...
With a busy legislative season only a few weeks away, legislators are gearing up for mountains of paperwork to read and several bills to review. Constituents in Eastern Montana will have a chance to talk with their legislators before the session next week as Montana Senator John Brendan, Representative Mike Lang and Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen stop by Farm Equipment Sales next week. Sarah Swanson Partridge of FES said that the event is open to anyone who wants to talk about issues that might be coming up in the legislative session, and...
Greg Wisom from Pacific Steel collects from passing drivers for the Soroptimist Block of Bucks. The program was able to collect $30,019 on Friday, Dec. 5. The funds were able to help 91 local families, which included 214 children. Those collecting this year were happy that while the weather was a little chilly, it beat the 20 below temps from the year prior. Glasgow High School Students Council and Pacific Steele employees helped with collections throughout the day, along with Soroptimist... Full story
Eight-year-old Opheim third-grader Aiden Fouhy and his mother, Cindy Fouhy, flew to Billings on Friday so that Aiden could fulfill his dream of helping others through his book charity. This was Aiden's first airplane ride. When they got to Billings, they were welcomed by the director of Women's and Children's Nursing, the director of pediatrics, nurses from the pediatric floor, two representatives from the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, a marketing representative and two TV stations from... Full story
During this holiday season, the Board of Directors of the Northeast Montana Veterans Fund, Inc. extends our appreciation to everyone who has supported the Memorial. We are coming closer to our goal, thanks to the combined efforts of our patron donors, local businesses, in-kind professional assistance, all VFW/American Legions & Auxiliaries, and generous contributions through raffles and fundraisers. It is a privilege to work on a project that honors the courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country of NE Montana Veterans. With help from... Full story
23. Christmas. It was going to be a great Christmas because my brother had returned safe and sound from a year's tour of duty in Vietnam and had reached the end of his two years of service in the U.S. Army. He'd been discharged early in November. On his leave of absence before being sent to Vietnam, he made a comment that the Army issued T-shirts could be a little longer. It was a remark that was to result in a practical joke. The day I started shopping for Christmas gifts, a catalog filled with novelty items arrived in the mail. Browsing...
With a president whose credibility and ability has been questioned by nearly 60 percent of the population and a Congress that's in the dumper with an 18 percent for and 82 percent against approval rating, I believe it's time to take a closer look at the folks running our affairs. Obama says, “Anyone who has been in this country for five years or more” should be awarded citizenship or at least a legal green card. He doesn't qualify those here legally, quasi-legally or illegally. To me it's a no-brainer. If you are in my country illegally, get...
This is definitely the season of coughs and colds. Do you remember when the standard treatment for a chest cold was getting your chest rubbed well with Vick’s Vapor Rub, or Mentholatum. I think that “Mom’s” personal preference dictated which of these ointments were chosen. After you got your chest all covered with whichever ointment, it was usually followed with a nice warm cloth cover. Probably a piece of old flannel sheet that was pulled from the rag drawer and big enough to cover your chest and then be pinned around your neck. Was that fo...
I passed from a wide assortment of ailments on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. My choice was not to have a funeral as those who knew me would understand (at age 82). My life began in Wishek, N.D., born to Charles Frederick and Ella (Reick) Alsberg, wonderful parents, on Aug. 31, 1932. It was the Golden Era of "Children should be seen and not heard," and my sister Betty Clara Adams and her husband, Jerry, and brother John Gordon Alsberg and his wife, Linda, often joked about this. After graduation from Na...
Alberta B. Gibson, 71, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at her home in Wolf Point, Mont. She was born April 6, 1943, in Bismarck, N.D., to Floyd and Ruby Cowles. She grew up with her two sisters, Roberta and Wanda, helping their folks work cattle, riding and enjoying the ranching life. She attended school in Wyola and graduated high school in Lodge Grass. She married Dale Gibson on June 10, 1961, and two sons were born to this union, Shane and Shawn. She and Dale were later divorced. She lo...
Kaycee Jean (Johnson) Hoffbauer, 55, died at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. She died after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 10, 1959, in Glasgow, Mont., to Helen C. (Clark ) and William G. Johnson. She attended grade school at St. Raphael's and Southside Elementary School in Glasgow. She attended high school at Notre Dame High in Powers Lake, N.D., and graduated with high honors from...
Mary Lou (Poyser) Hopson, 76, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. Lou was the third of four children, born Feb. 18, 1938, to Oscar and Pauline (Park) Poyser in Harlan County, Neb. She graduated from high school in Almena, Kan., in 1955, and from Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, Kan. In 1956, she met the love of her life, Harry Hopson, and they were married a year later in Almena. She and Harry moved to Wolf Point in 1957 and stayed for one year...
Hazel (Dohi) Shiroishi, 96, of Lander Wyo., passed away Aug. 31, surrounded by her family. As per her request, no services will be held. Hazel and her late husband, William T. Shiroishi, long-time residents of Phillips County, owned and operated a farm/ranch near Malta for over 60 years. Besides helping with the farm/ranch, she raised three children, and a huge garden and many chickens. She was an excellent cook and baker. Her friends and neighbors came to enjoy her raised donuts, shrimp...
Daniel L. Jensen, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. He was born on June 23, 1931, on the family farm near Grenora, N.D., to Jens C. and Selma (Thoeny) Jensen, the 10th of 11 children. His mother died when he was 5 years old and he lived with various aunts and uncles, attending schools in Thoeny, Grenora and Seattle, Wash. He began working at a very young age for a construction company and other jobs until returning to Hinsdale a...
The rebuilding has begun for Glasgow High School's storied wrestling program. This year's bigger and better version of the mat Scotties, with 15 roster members, placed 10th among 22 teams at last weekend's loaded Sidney Eagle Invitational. Tanner Roness placed third at 205 pounds, the highest Scottie finisher and tops among all Montana grapplers in his weight class. "You know, it went better than I expected," new Glasgow coach Jory Casterline told The Courier. "The kids are a little further... Full story
Opening day at Glendive for the basketball Scotties brought mixed results. The boys wore down a young Class A Dawson County team, 58-37, in their first step to return to the state tournament. The girls, with a majority of their roster sophomores this season, took a 51-31 loss. Boys coach Norm Braaten told The Courier he "saw positives" in Friday's win – a pressing defense, good passing and effective screens that gave the Red Devils a devil of a time. The Scotties outscored DC every quarter. "They were ready to play after 13 (preseason) p...
The Saco-Whitewater-Hinsdale Lady Panthers displayed their potential as a state contender at last weekend's Class C Showcase in Glasgow, the only area boys or girls team to go 2-0 in the season opening event. The Panthers looked crisp and quick for much of the going, as much or more than any Showcase entry – boys or girls –at the GHS gym. They cruised past Highwood 55-39 on Friday and Broadus 64-37 on Saturday. Junior guard Tatum Moore, a Billings Gazette Class C all-state preseason pick, led...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seeks information on the poaching of two elk shot and left in the Larb Hills area south of Malta in hunting district 622. FWP Warden Ben Morin said the two elk, a cow and a spike, were shot on Nov. 25 and left to waste. The cow elk was found on the Virginia Koss Block Management area, while the spike was on adjacent BLM land. To report a tip, call 800-847-6668 (800-TIP-MONT) – a toll-free number to report violations of fish, wildlife or park regulations. Callers c... Full story
The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 Citizen Advisory Committee will meet 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at the Best Western Great Northern Inn in Havre. In addition, an open house for legislators to interact with attendees is scheduledfor 2 to 4 p.m. The intent of this portion of the meeting is to provide legislative updates and present FWP proposed legislation. A second and similar open house will be held 2-4 p.m. Dec. 18 in Fort Peck at the FWP Hatchery conference room. The meetings are public. For more details, contact the Region 6... Full story
The Glasgow Speech & Drama team had been scheduled to participate in the Hardin Invitational last week but instead went to Wolf Point to support the nearby rival's first S&D meet in 15 years. The results were good, Scottie coach Matt Beacon told The Courier. “It was a small meet,” he said, “and our kids did really well with team wins in both speech and drama, and first place finishes for Ethan Jamba in serious oral interpretation, Rachel Sigmundstad in spontaneus oral interpretation, and Mariah Holter in pantomime. This week the Scotties face... Full story
Glasgow Rec Department City League Men's Basketball Dec. 2 FCB def. Dream Team, 72-28 High Scorers: FCB – Cody Odom – 20, Dream Team – Trevor Toavs – 8 Frazer Man Cubs def. Ag-Partners/Border Plains, 89-61 High Scorers: Frazer Man Cubs – Benny Lovan – 20, Ag-Partners/Border Plains – Taylor Hanks – 23 Campbell Lodge def. Agland/Tire-Rama High Scorers: Campbell Lodge – Chaz Gordon – 16, TJ Synan – 1...
