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A.J. ETHERINGTON THE COURIER The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge, held Dec. 1 and put on by the Glasgow Police Department and the Valley County Sheriff's Office, saw a huge crowd of over 250 people to watch 66 brave Northeast Montanans dive into a pool of frigid water to support Special Olympics Montana. The crowd came out despite a fresh dusting of powder that totaled in the multiple inches and reports of below-freezing temperatures. In all, the event surpassed their goal of raising $15,000...
Under clear skies, and with a temperature of 84 degrees, golfers took to the greens Saturday morning, Aug. 11, at Sunnyside Golf Course for the Colbrese Cup Chamber Red Ball Golf Scramble. The threat of soaring temperatures, which would hit 108 degrees later in the day, wasn't enough to keep committed golfers from a day of fun with friends, good-natured competition, and of course, free beer. The first Red Ball Scramble was hosted by the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture in 2012,...
The annual Valley County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale will be taking place on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Northeast Montana Fair Grounds. A pre-sale viewing will start at 3:30 p.m., with the sale beginning at 4 p.m. At present count, this year will see 27 market beef, 16 market lambs, 8 poultry, and 47 market swine up for auction. This year's auctioneers will be Ed Hinton, Myron Malnaa, and Virgil Nelson. Beef superintendents will be Justin Fuhrmann and Jeremy Tihista. Superintendents for sheep...
Dear Editor, The Valley County Friends of the Glasgow Pool are proud to announce that they are currently working on plans and cost estimates for a new swimming pool. When we have solid numbers and design we will release more information and begin the fundraising process. We also wanted to let everyone know that money previously raised for the swimming pool are sitting in a special account with the city of Glasgow and earmarked for a new pool. These funds are not being utilized to maintain our existing pool. The main theme for the new pool is...
Thank you, to the Valley County Friends of the Pool for a much anticipated update on their continued efforts to build a new pool in Glasgow. While details are still mostly unavailable to the public, these dedicated and committed community members are quietly continuing to work on our behalf. Thank you to all who have put in, on their own time, the work needed to keep our current pool functional. Thank you to the city workers who toil on the equipment that keeps the pool running. Thank you to the lifeguards for making sure swimmers, of all...
Despite a few issues that threatened to delay the opening, the city pool is open for the summer. A new coat of paint and some maintenance, thanks in large part to volunteer swim team families, will hopefully be enough to get us at least one more summer of swimming. The Glasgow pool is a part of my history and present. I took swimming lessons every year I could. Getting to open swim in the afternoons was a treat on trips into Glasgow. I worked as a lifeguard for several summers many years ago. Last summer, after quitting smoking, I got myself ba...
The Ice Dawg Squirts headed into the state tournament with a MAHA record of 15-1-0. With team play, intensity, drive and determination as well as strong offense and solid defense they dominated much of their competition. Glasgow played five games in the tournament, which was held in Havre Feb. 23-25. Game one matched Glasgow vs. Billings, and the scoring started early in the first period, which secured them a 9-1 win. The scoring reflected the type of team play the Ice Dawgs demonstrated all...
Hugo Lee Hansen passed away unexpectedly at St. Peter's Hospital on New Year's Day, 2018, at the age of 69. He was the first of four children born to Hugo Walter and Mary Edna Hansen in Glasgow, Mont., on March 3, 1948. He attended St. Raphael School and graduated from Glasgow High in 1966. The family moved to Great Falls shortly after his high school graduation. Later that summer, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served one tour of duty in Vietnam. The trauma of war on the psyche of a youn...
Stan Ozark and Haylie Shipp wear many hats in Glasgow. Outside of being radio personalities, Ozark is a councilman and hospital foundation board member, while Shipp is the owner of Shippwrecked. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, Shipp and Ozark will host a new live talk show, "Live Under the Big Sky with Haylie and Stan," every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 to 10 a.m. The live program will feature stories on various aspects of Valley County and northeast Montana. Topics will include updates f...
The 3rd Annual Paint Run/Walk is this Saturday, Aug. 19. So far, 164 entry forms have been submitted with a goal of 200 entrants. You can still register by picking up an entry form at BS Central, D&G, First Community Bank, all Glasgow Ezzie's, Flip Burgers, Glasgow Courier, Chamber, Glasgow Rec Dept., Holiday or Taco Shack. All entry forms must be turned in at the recreation department before the event. The walk/run raises money for the Warriors on the Water program, which is a part of the...
Terence "Terry" Scott Colbrese, 59, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Glasgow. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 6-8 p.m., at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. His funeral service will be Thursday, Aug. 17, at 12 p.m., at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow. Inurnment will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. He was born Oct. 4, 1957, in Glendive to John and Joyce (Patterson) Colbrese. He graduated from...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Swim Team (GKST) a.ka. "The Thunder" is ready for another season in the sun. Prior to even getting in the water, swim team representatives were on hand to give the city pool its annual makeover. John Kulczyk, Ann Kulczyk, Melani Vandall and Michelle Huntsman, all parents of Thunder swimmers, spent one weekend prepping the pool to be filled. The work included spraying the pool with a sealant prior to painting and some minor repairs. This year, the swim team also purchased new...
Editorial note: Due to a printing error on Oct. 19, the Courier is rerunning the following article with updated content. Mayor Becky Erickson and Director of Public Works Rob Kompel sat down with the Courier to discuss the city’s success in soliciting grants, raising money for the recent fire truck purchase, handling the declared state of emergency, the final stage of the water improvement district and the positives of working with the current city council members. Mayor Erickson was emphatic in her recognition of city employees and the city c...
Dear Dane Thank you Glasgow Courier and specificaly Dane Osen for your local reporting!!! As a spouse of an active duty military member, we rely on your hometown reporting. Your journalism standards are unbiased and helpful. Your efforts helped us make informed decisions regarding this (and past) election. Thank you. – Kathrina James To the Taxpayers Since out-going Commissioner Reinhardt chose to weigh in on the upcoming election with his “facts,” I decided to ask a few questions about his statements in the Courier on 9/28/2016. [...] Good...
Mayor Becky Erickson and Director of Public Works Rob Kompel sat down with the Courier to discuss the city’s success in soliciting grants, raising money for the recent fire truck purchase, handling the declared state of emergency, the final stage of the water improvement district, and the positives of working with the current City Council members. Mayor Erickson was emphatic in her recognition of city employees and the City Council who work hard on behalf of the city. Mayor Erickson began by discussing the upcoming publishing of the City C...
Leroy Kountz is one of three candidates for the position of county commissioner in Valley County. Kountz joined the Montana National Guard at the age of 17, and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1980. After graduation, he attended mechanic school in Fort Knox, Ky, as part of his national guard service. Kountz received an honorable discharge from the Guard in 1985. He has been employed by BNSF since September of 1980. Initially hired to work in the track department, he was promoted to...
The past week was busy for the GHS volleyball team as they traveled to Sidney Sept. 20 to take on the class A Eagles. In a very competitive four-set match, Glasgow came out on fire, stunning the Eagles with aggressive serving and a wicked-fast offense that kept their block from forming a wall strong enough to stop the Scotties. In quick fashion, Glasgow came out on top 25-14. Game two was much closer as the Eagles found their stride and pushed back, costing Glasgow the set 25-22. The Lady...
This week, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Joe Horn, one of the three candidates running for Valley County Commissioner, to discuss his experience and views on key issues facing the county. His main concern is taxes and if elected he said he wants to do what he can do to lower them. Joe Horn began his law enforcement career working as a deputy sheriff in Lee County, Iowa. While employed there, Horn bought and sold land and subdivided it. After leaving the Lee County Sheriff's...
The GHS cross country team made the trip to Williston for their first meet of the season Aug. 27. The girls ran against seven other teams and placed right in the middle of the group: Minot, 37; Watford City, 87; Stanley, 118; Glasgow, 122; New Town, 148; Williston, 175; Trenton, 212; Williston Trinity, 223. The boys faced a smaller pool of competitors and finished just ahead of Watford City: New Town, 22; Williston, 38; Minot, 75; Glasgow, 145; Watford City, 176. Head Coach Rod Karst was happy...
The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Youth Basketball Tournament Scholarship Committee has awarded four $1500 scholarships to the following students: Delaney Beil, daughter of Keith and Myla Beil A 2016 graduate of Hinsdale High School, Delaney Beil will be attending MSU – Northern to pursue a degree in nursing. During her four years at HHS, Beil was active in several extra-curricular activities, and was an active volunteer in the community. She participated in four years of volleyball, and competed in both track and field and basketball for three y...
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with John Fahlgren, one of three candidates for Valley County Commissioner, to talk about his experiences, and to provide his opinion on certain key issues facing the county. Fahlgren held a position with The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which provided him the opportunity to collaborate with past county commissioners quite regularly. Fahlgren stated: “In my experience with BLM I had worked with the commissioners here in Glasgow, and it has always been an interesting position. The way the c...
The city pool in Glasgow was built where it stands, or slouches now, 43 years ago. It was opened in June of 1974. It was expected to last around 10 years. Like many other things in Glasgow, it has long outlasted its expiration date. It is now in dilapidated, unsafe condition, and is something that the city of Glasgow as a whole and its residents should be embarrassed about. Why haven’t we built a new pool? Why are we putting pool-goers at risk of injury? What is the solution? Glasgow’s pool is the home to many different activities, even in its...
Glasgow’s City Council met July 18 for their bi-weekly council meeting. A first reading of Ordinance No. 952 included changes to clarify parts of the ordinance. The ordinance will be read a second time at the next city council meeting before it moves forward. Mayor Becky Erickson thanked members of the community for their contributions to the ordinance draft language: “It was really nice to have people from the community help write the ordinance.” The Council also approved the Glasgow Fire Department to proceed with a $150,000 invitation to bid...
Council members attended to old and ongoing business at the May 2 Glasgow City Council meeting. Among the items on the agenda were a bid opening for the purchase of a new mower for use at the cemetery, the payment of claims, a series of budgetary resolutions, and updates on ongoing efforts to secure grant monies. During department head reports, Mayor Becky Erickson made special mention of a Small System Award for Outstanding Operation, Maintenance and Administration of a Wastewater Treatment...
