Articles from the December 16, 2015 edition
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McDonald's Franchise a Family Affair
Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand at Glasgow's McDonald's this past Saturday. A modest crowd of mixed ages gathered around the pair while the Courier spoke with the store's owner/operators, Paul and...
WebsiteFormer FPFAC Executive Director Faces Felony Charges
Charges were filed last week by the county attorney in an embezzlement case involving the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council. Mary Strand, former executive director of the Council, faces five felony charges: four counts of theft of property by embezzlement...
Irle School Entrance Blocked
Glasgow Schools Superintendent Bob Connors says unusual weather conditions and equipment malfunctions led to inconveniences for parents dropping off students at the new Irle School on Friday, Dec. 11. The Courier received multiple calls from... Full story
Meyers Nominated for Theatre Awards
The Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Andy Meyers has been nominated for multiple BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards in the Best Actor, Director, Supporting Actor and Choreographer categories. Voting is currently open and FPST encourages supporters to cast...
Sheriff's Department Welcomes 'New' Deputy
Joe Tihlarik was one of 53 new officers who graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena on Dec. 11. He returns to the Valley County Sheriff's Department as a deputy. Though the offici...
Trophy Whitetail Illegally Shot Near Fort Peck
Jordan Keys, 19, of Fort Peck, was charged with violations involving hunting from a public highway, unlawful possession and transportation of a game animal, and using a rifle in a weapons-restriction...
Welcome Holidays to Glasgow
Glasgow's excellent welcome sign at the west end of town on Hwy 2 went up in lights on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Thanks to the Glasgow Tourism Business Improvement District and far too many members of the... Full story
Ranchers Make Sage Grouse Initiative Successful
Since 2011, Phillips and Valley County ranchers have participated in the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI). They have implemented actions both individually and together as a community to improve sage...
My Vision For America
Editor's note: Amy Nelson's column this week served as her winning entry in the VFW's Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition. A Glasgow High School senior and Courier Photo Intern, Nelson was...
Setting the Record Straight
The typical liberal knee-jerk response to the tragic shooting at Planned Parenthood in Colorado on Nov. 27, is that it was an overreaction from some Christian fundamentalist. It was quickly labeled domestic terrorism by Planned Parenthood. Obviously...
Grammar: It's a Family Thing
Some years ago, one of my adult daughters (all of whom then lived away from Montana) had a date with a young man. After the date, when I asked how it had gone, the response I received was, “He was just too/to/two.” Coming from a family of...
I am "Listening"
To Virgil Vaupel I am a little late in writing this note, as it has been on my mind since you started to get personal attacks against you and what you write. Better late than never, I hope. I have traveled and lived over a large portion of the USA,...
The Soul of a Community
The Soul of a Community The Post Office in my mother’s hometown of Barlow, N.D., closed in 1965. I know this because when I visited tiny Barlow in 1972 to see if there was anyone still there who knew my mother (she left Barlow for good in 1917...
Ben Unrau
Ben Unrau was born on Jan. 17, 1915, in Bingham, Minn., the son of Peter H. and Eva (Becker) Unrau. In 1916, he moved to Lustre with his parents and seven brothers and sisters. His two younger...
Harvey Rattey
Harvey Rattey, age 77, of Glendive, Mont., passed away with his family by his side on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. He was born on Oct. 29, 1938, in Chinook,...
Anne Marie Caves
Anne Marie (Bogeholz) Caves, 84, a teacher and homemaker, died Wednesday, Dec. 09, 2015, at the Sweet Memorial Nursing home in Chinook. She was born March 25, 1931, to Gustav and Martha Bogeholz in Malta. As an only child of German immigrants, she...
Three Leave it All on the Mat at Glasgow Invitational
Glasgow hosted their 20th annual wrestling invitational this weekend at the Glasgow High School. Eight teams descended on the school for six rounds of wrestling. Three of Glasgow's 12 competing...
Tough Competition in Billings for Speech and Drama
The Glasgow Speech and Drama team attended the challenging Billings Central Catholic High School Invitational Speech, Drama and Debate Tournament this past weekend. According to Coach Mathew Bacon,...
Scotty Girls Battle Back to Defeat Baker
The Scotty fans who stayed Friday night to watch the girls play their first home game of the season were in for a treat. The girls rewarded them with a win over the Baker Spartans to increase their...
Scotties Show Improvement Despite 46-35 Loss to Baker at Home
A 15-2 run early in the second quarter gave the Scottie boys a four-point lead over the Baker Spartans, and the first win for the Scotties loomed within reach. However, sharp shooting gave the...
Film Shorts: Valley Cinemas, Streaming, The Worx
Star Wars is – are? – coming to Glasgow. The long anticipated new Star Wars film, seventh in the series, and two years in the making, cost Disney a mere $4 billion – that's what they paid...
Mavericks Win by Free Throws in Lewistown
The Mavericks were in Lewistown last weekend for the Fergus Holiday Classic and proved that free throws can make or break a game. Their Friday night win against the Geraldine-Highwood Rivals was won...
Calendar of Upcoming Events In Our Area
WEDNESDAY – DEC. 16 The Nashua Lions Club Children’s Christmas Shopping Spree at the Nashua School. Children should bring a list of whom they are shopping for. Each gift is 25 cents. Donations of gently-used items can be dropped off at the Na... Full story
Holiday Recipes
Desserts ITALIAN CAKE By Sheila Malone Ingredients: 1 box Marble cake mix 1 lb. Ricotta Cheese Sugar 1 tsp. vanilla TOPPING 1 box instant vanilla pudding (small) 1 c. milk 8 oz Cool Whip One 9x13 pan (grease and flour) Directions: Prepare the marble... Full story
