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Marcel Joseph Anderson was born at 6:05 p.m. Dec. 16 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Edward and Rebecca Anderson of Glasgow. Marcel weighed in at 6 pounds, 12.8 ounces, and is 18.5 inches long. He joins eight sisters and four brothers The baby's paternal grandparents are The baby's paternal grandparents are Ed Anderson and Ann Taylor. Maternal grandparents are Elaine Erickson (Kamrud)..... Full story
Nora Grace Bengochea was born at 6:36 a.m. Nov. 3 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Griffin and Julia Bengochea of Fort Peck. Nora weighed in at 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and is 19 inches long. The baby’s paternal grandparents are Jon and Erika Bengochea. Maternal grandparents are Lance and Leah Kolstad of Glasgow.... Full story
Laine Rose Burgess was born at 1:52 a.m. Jan. 5 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Brady and Erin Burgess of Glasgow. Laine weighed in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and is 17.5 inches long. The baby's paternal grandparents are Rene Mitch Burgess of Gillette, New York. Maternal grandparents are Patti and Todd Cayko of Fairview, MT.... Full story
Seeley Marie Kipf was born at 11:06 a.m. Jan. 1 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Clint Kipf and Sarah Law of Glasgow. Kipf weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and is 20.5 inches long. The baby's paternal grandparents are Larry Kipf and Merry Alexander of Forsyth. Maternal grandparents are Pam Law of Glasgow.... Full story
Octavia R. Sloan was born at 1:53 a.m. Dec. 3 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Jared and Delaney Sloan. Octavia weighed in at 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and is 19.25 inches long. The baby's paternal grandparents are Brian and Julie Sloan of Bristolville, Ohio.. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Myla Beilof Hinsdale.... Full story
There are many reasons for older adults to consider moving to a new location; cost of living, house is too large and/or expensive to maintain, house has too many stairs or other navigation issues, limited access to appropriate or needed health care, retirement, warmer weather and poor physical or mental health are a few. Some seniors want to move closer to family members or that they may want to move into a smaller home that is easier maintain or an independent living facility where maintenance is taken care of by the facility. The decision to...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3107 in Glasgow is more lively these days thanks to a donation of a jukebox filled with classic rock and country music hits. Prior to the recent installation of the jukebox, the bar patrons had to get their tunes from the widescreen TV above the bar, which didn't have the same effect as a bonafide jukebox....
We got to talking the other day about the city of Glasgow, Montana being in the “Middle of Nowhere” but had a question about that… just how did they come up with this? Found out that a group at Oxford’s Big Data Institute that studies the intersection of disease, geography and demographics, spent years building a globe-spanning map outlining just how long it takes to cross any spot on the planet. So the Washington Post stated that they spent hours of computer time processing every pixel and every populated place in the contiguous United States...
First off, I feel I owe all of you another apology. Maybe a double one. We are on vacation in warm, sunny Florida, and so are (aren’t?) missing out on all that delicious below zero temps you’ve been enjoying. So that’s one (that we’re warmer than you right now). The other is because of the timing of the holidays, I lost track of what day of the week it was or what the deadline should have been. So I didn’t get a column written last week. I’m crying crocodile tears over that lapse. (In other words, sorry, NOT sorry.) We haven’t just been enj...
Greetings and Happy New Year to all readers! I would say that my New Year’s resolution is to get my articles to The Courier weekly, but then I know that most resolutions are made to be broken so let me say I will just try and do better. Do you remember the large floor grate that was found in most homes in by gone days? This was the furnace vent and provided a great place to stand and warm yourself up after a jaunt outside in winter’s fridge weather. That was in the day before many women wore jeans, sweats, etc., only dresses. What a won...
Hands up who made their New Year’s resolution to take better care of themselves. Now put your hand down. Now back up again. Exercise! You’re welcome. For those of us who have decided to make 2022 the year we put our health first, but perhaps need a little motivation to keep moving; thankfully technology to both pester and reward us toward our goals is readily available and eager to assist. We aren’t quite living in a future where our cars can prevent us from caving in and visiting the drive-through, but we’re pretty close… So what’s av...
A graduate of Glasgow High School who found his life's calling in Hollywood has recently released his first fiction novel, and will be in Glasgow on Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 for two in person book signings. Doug Stebleton recently completed "It's a Wonderful Time" with co-author Reinhard Denke. The book tells the story of Evan West, who "lives, breathes and exists for everything film." West, who works in modern day Hollywood, is mysteriously transported from the present day back to 1946 Hollywood...
Waving his small arms, Michael Pederson, excitedly explained the Christmas party that he was invited to at T&R Trucking. Michael told about how his friend "Rocky" Thompson, owner of T&R Trucking, and his family, had a Christmas party for T&R employees at the Cottonwood Inn. It is an annual affair. Michael got to play "tag" and other games with all the kids. Thank you, "Rocky" Thompson for your kindness and goodwill. Well, it is official, now, chronologically, Dec. 21, marks the first day of Wint...
This year was a good one for technology. We saw advances in both accessibility and performance driven by the changing shape of our post-pandemic world. The most obvious and journalistically observed of these advances encompasses tech which focussed on making the transition to working from home, either permanently or semi-permanently, more enjoyable and productive. But we also saw things like Apple’s new in-house silicon evolving, new devices from Amazon, Meta and Google for staying connected with loved ones and Samsung’s Galaxy-Z Flip folding-s...
Wow! What a wonderful Christmas musical at Irle Elementary school on Thursday, as the third grade class put on an extravaganza show that even Broadway would envy! Directed by Ms. Christine Gilchrist with a cast of 40 third graders, these kids sang, danced and acted out their parts to perfection. Way to go Ms. Gilchrist and the members of the show. 'It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....' up in St. Marie. We took a drive around the area and though it lacks the population of Glasgow,...
We've had some frosty days, some very windy days, some snowy days, and some that combined all of those. The frosty days are my favorites, so pretty, they make everything sparkle. The trees look as though they were dipped in glitter, while the snow looks as though diamonds were scattered over the ground. The days that combine snow with wind induce a frenzy of cooking and baking. Having the oven on helps heat the house, and with the baking, it smells heavenly. We're lucky to live in an age where...
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a computer was stirring, not even its mouse. The cables were run all neatly with care, in hopes maybe a new screen would tomorrow appear. The cellphones and tablets hibernating soundly, lay ready for video of good friends and family. And parents and loved ones settle ready to gift, while snowfall outdoors settles nasty in drifts. Then out on the prairie there arose such a clatter, the good townsfolk of Glasgow could not help but gander. Swiftly to their windows the people did r...
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 was the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Hard to believe that for us, it was 30 years ago and many of the "players" of this event are now gone. However, this is how one story unfolded on the 50th anniversary of that date, 1991, as it was told to us... Lin and I were having supper with Richard Fiske at the Chart House, Honolulu, Hawaii, as we had done on many occasions. But this time, it was a few days before the 50th anniversary of the, not to be opprobrious, "J...
Our meat processing plants work long and hard hours during the big game season keeping all of their customers happy. Thinking of meat processing brings the Old Austin’s Packing Plant to mind. For those of you that do not remember, this sat on the west bank of the Milk River next to the river bridge on the Tampico Hiway, and was owned and operated, of course, by Mr. Alvin Austin. They, Mr. Austin and crew, would process your cattle, hogs & sheep with precision! Mr Austin would also buy animals from local people. (Probably no feedlots at that t...
I get many questions about Medicare Advantage Plans(MA). When I ask people why they are asking about them, most are saying it is because they had recently seen an advertisement on TV, received a post card in the mail or say something like my friend who lives in Billings has one and loves it. What generally is catching their attention is Advantage Plans saying they have zero premium, pay back part of their part B premium or say they cover dental, vision and hearing. If it sounds too good to be true, often it is! A Medicare Advantage Plan is anot... Full story
It’s cold outside, because we live in Montana and that’s part of the tradeoff for doing so. I distinctly remember the first time the dashboard of my car said -40º, and the disbelief from the non-Glasgow friends I’d sent the photo to. “It must be broken” they said, refusing to accept that life could exist in such conditions. But what actually happens when our favorite electronics are subjected to the bitterness of our winter wonderland? How cold is too cold to snap a quick snow selfie? Rather helpfully, manufacturers will typically make clear...
Over the river (Milk river) and through the woods, (Custer National Forest) to harvest a Christmas tree we will go, well you get the idea. Our family went to the BLM office in Glasgow, and for a mere fin, (Five bucks) you can pick up a harvest permit to cut your own Christmas tree. We did it every year and it is a family tradition for us and several others that we meet in Zortman, Montana. It is a very beautiful area where you can pick out your own personal tree. However, be forewarned it is...
My last day with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service was on October 29, 2021. The decision to retire wasn't easy especially because I enjoyed working with all of you. Valley County is an agricultural community consisting of people who are committed, honorable and extremely proud. Valley County is where I call home and hope my son will someday as well. I wanted to touch base and share an idea I have been working on for a bit. The thought of offering information that might help in the...
Since I wrote last week, the only thing I’ve done that could possibly be counted as gardening is to water my many houseplants. Granted, they do create green spaces in my house, but that doesn’t begin to compare to seeding, weeding, and harvesting a garden or doing yard work. Since watering plants indoors can’t be stretched to fill a column, I’m throwing more recipes at you. None of the ones I shared last week have yet been made but I’m still planning to. But that means these new ones I made need to be eaten to free up freezer space. I’m sure...
The weather is changing, you've gifts to wrap, events to plan. This time of year is a busy one for a lot of us, but what's this? A holiday gift from Microsoft? It's time once again to lose your desktop shortcuts, re-learn how to bring up the calculator and be angry that your accounting software doesn't work any more. Yes indeed, let's collectively unwrap a brand new version of the operating system we all love to hate. Merry Christmas, we got you Windows 11. It's so easy to be cynical about...
