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Dear Editor, The Billings Gazette has recently run front page articles about the truth of campaign ads by Sen. Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy, opponents in the Montana U.S. Senate race. The articles discuss political crossfire between the two on important public issues, but they do not inquire into the personal integrity of the candidates. Senator Tester is a known quantity. He has a solid backstory and a lengthy record of public service. We know who he is and what he believes in. Sheehy is a...
Montana has never been more expensive, and Governor Greg Gianforte is pouring gas on the fire. Gianforte raised property taxes by as much as 111 percent. That's the largest increase in Montana history. What's worse, he's handed out tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires like himself, while pricing hardworking Montanans and seniors out of their homes. One of the most important decisions we face this election year is who we should ask to be our next governor. My name is Ryan Busse. I'm...
Many people visit a radiologist at least once in their lives and are familiar with what those visits may entail: X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other imaging tests to screen for broken bones, cancer, and other injuries and diseases. Interventional Radiologists like myself are a subspecialty of Radiology, who do image guided surgical procedures. Patients generally know what to expect from these routine health care procedures. What a patient may not expect is needing emergency abortion care follow...
Dear Editor, Glasgow friends, join me in voting for Erin Farris-Olsen for Clerk of the Supreme Court. I have known Erin for a number of years. She is smart, hardworking and dedicated to our Montana values and way of life. The clerk serves the court and the public as the keeper of all the court's legal records. This includes receipt, filing, and transmitting of pleading documents and transcripts, sharing records with other and maintaining public access to these records. The clerk typically is...
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted to the Glasgow Courier to be ran as a Letter To The Editor. As this was submitted to Road Department and Landfill Supervisor James Gibson, the Glasgow Courier decided to not make any edits to the letter for publication. September, 18, 2024 Supervisor, James Gibson, (Copied to the county commissioners) Supervisor James Gibson, please add this to my two week notice with the following: I would like to supplement my two week notice of resignation with the following comments as to why I resigned. I w...
Dear Editor, What parents need to know when kids go back to school this year. The start of a new school year always brings excitement and anticipation for students, staff, and parents. As your kids head back to school, please take some time to talk with them about how important it is to stay free from using any tobacco product, including electronic cigarettes or vapes. According to our most recent data, Montana has the second-highest current youth e-cigarette use rate in the nation. As we...
Dear Editor, As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1982 through 1986, I'm voting for Jon Tester. I took a four-year leave of absence from my job as a locomotive engineer and took a heck of a pay cut to join the Navy. I have no regrets. During my Navy time I proudly served my country, and worked with many dedicated, patriotic, and intelligent people who were, in a word, inspirational. None of the Navy enlisted or officers that I served with had the experience, or knowledge necessary, to...
Dear Editor, The legislative boundaries were dramatically shaken up during the last redistricting cycle. What used to be two districts is now comprised of one long area ranging from Chester to Opheim. The districts that used to clearly be separated by farming in the Golden Triangle and then Milk River irrigation along with indigenous friends in tribal areas have all been lumped into one four-hour stretch across Montana. With Knudsen being termed out and the absorption of Senator Lang's...
On Sept. 12, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Troy Miller about the CBP’s mismanagement of priorities at the Opheim Port of Entry in Opheim. Before the COVID pandemic, the port operated from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Since then, the hours at the port have been reduced to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule remains in place even after the COVID-19 outbreak has ended. This change in hours h...
Dear Editor, As someone who had the privilege of working for Republican State Auditor E.V. "Sonny" Omholt, I know firsthand the critical importance of the Montana State Auditor's office. When I started working for Sonny, he made it clear that, despite being a lifelong Republican, the Auditor's Office was not a partisan office. It served all the people of Montana, regardless of their politics. Sonny's unwavering commitment to fairness and integrity set a standard that must be upheld today. The...
Dear Editor, If you have never used Glasgow's Chevy/GMC auto service located on Highway 2 for oil changes, I highly recommend you give them a try. I recently had my oil changed there and was impressed by how their service exceeded my expectations! Besides my oil change, they provided me with a written assessment on the condition of my brakes, battery, tires, windshield wipers, potential leaks, and miscellaneous other items. And the inside of my vehicle did not smell like a greasy garage...
Dear Editor, The Middle of Nowhere Pony Club (MNPC) is truly a gift to our little Middle of Nowhere town! You may find yourself asking, "What is Pony Club?" This is exactly what I found myself asking two years ago after hearing a Fall Round-Up Fundraiser ad for The Middle of Nowhere Pony Club. At that time, I was told by Emily Redfield (Riding Instructor and Board Member), that I needed to come on down to the Dinner/Auction at the Ridge Runners Saddle Club to get a better understanding of what...
On May 3rd of this year, we issued a pastoral call to reject Constitutional Initiative 128 (CI-128) and prevent it from appearing on the November ballot in Montana. Sadly, after large amounts of out-of-state funding, Planned Parenthood and its associates have succeeded. This grave threat to unborn children, mothers, and families will be on the ballot. As followers of Jesus and faith-filled citizens of Montana, we are compelled to speak boldly in defense of the infinite dignity of every human life. We implore voters to scrutinize the full text...
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office offers our sincere condolences to the family of Raymond Morin. We lost a member of our community, and we grieve together with the family. RJ was a son, brother, father, and husband. I ask for prayers for the family during this very difficult time. Like always, I will work to be transparent with the community, however, I want to be clear that investigations such as this take time to perform. By Montana Law, details of the incident cannot be released until the Coroner’s Inquest is completed. As you know rum...
Dear Editor, I wish I could report that Fort Peck Rural County Water District Board members were conducting business more dutifully, ethically and respectfully. But just when I think things can't get any worse, they do. The August 12, 2024, three-member Board meeting is a perfect case in point. At that meeting, Director Ms. Linda Parpart once again demonstrated an inability to run a board meeting. She interrupted public comment numerous times and would absolutely NOT allow public comment on any...
Dear Editor, My story begins on the evening of July 12 as my 13-year-old grandson, Austin and I set out to do some night fishing for walleye on Fort Peck Reservoir. After fishing for several hours, we decided to head back to our camp at Flat Lake Camping Area around 11:15 p.m. We motored the boat about four to five hundred yards offshore as we followed the lake shoreline towards our camp when we spotted a distant light that we thought was our camp. Knowing that the light was still over thr...
Do you remember some of the Buttrey Grocery stores of the past? What a comparison to the one we have now. Oops, that should be what a comparison to the Albertsons store that we now have. I am remembering the store that was located on the corner of 3rd Ave So. and 5th Street. That would be back in the Air Base days and offered employment for some of our high school students. I am not sure when Buttrey’s became Albertsons, but I do remember that they were located in several locations before our BRAND NEW ALBERTSONS came about. What an addition t...
Dear Editor, Electronic identification (EID) tags. The latest rule touted by Brazilian packers and our government will require EID tags for intact cattle over 18 months of age crossing state lines starting in November 2024. Most of the tags come from China, and a system to read the tags is not in place. Although the tags can't be routinely read, they are supposed to help with disease traceability. We already have excellent disease traceability. The tags are easily lost in brush, transit, and...
Dear Northern Valley County Residents: Hello, my name is Colby Minert and I am the new lead teacher in Opheim this school year. My wife, kids and I are excited to be up here. The community members we’ve met have been great to us in our transition to northeastern Montana. From what I can gather so far, the best people in the state live up here. I’m looking forward to the opportunity of running the school, working with the community, and most importantly; investing into all of the Viking students attending school. I’m looking forward to teach...
Daya Yahi Mato Chinja Tewahe! Welcome Bearcub Family! On behalf of the staff, I am honored to welcome you back to the 2024-2025 school year. I encourage all of you to check the Frazer Bearcubs web page and the Facebook page frequently for further updates as the school year goes on. The Frazer staff is looking forward to a productive year with our Bearcub Families! Our partnership will help our students succeed in and out of the classroom. We encourage all of our students to become student athletes, be a part of student leadership, take part in...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to intern at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) here in Glasgow, Mont.? Well, I'm here to say it is an extremely educational and positive experience. I grew up in Glasgow wondering what it would be like to intern at FMDH, and this summer I got to experience it. Internships are about learning and obtaining experience. To receive the full experience of being an intern, you must be willing to learn many new skills. You must be okay with not knowing...
As a proud product of the Nashua community, I am thrilled to take on the role of superintendent. My formative years in Nashua and professional journey within the Nashua School District have deeply rooted me in the school and community. This personal connection fuels my dedication to fostering a strong and positive school culture. For several weeks, I have diligently worked on the many tasks that befall a superintendent. One of the most challenging has been filling the staff vacancies. I am pleased to report that all vacancies have been filled...
Hello Glasgow and surrounding communities! It has been a pleasure working for all of you as your athletic director over the past 10 years and I am ready for the challenge of leading our schools as your new District Superintendent. I am ready to make a difference and help our public school system continue to thrive. My belief is that we should all live life with a goal-setting mentality. My goals remain high. Our plan is for the Glasgow School District to be the very best in the State of Montana. As we kick off the month of August it is time to...
Dear Editor, The primary responsibility of the Montana State Auditor, also referred to as the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, is protecting Montana insurance consumers. In most states, the office is appointed based on qualifications. Here in Montana, we elect our State Auditor – and we should elect someone who has the experience, track record and integrity to serve Montana insurance consumers. I am running to put my 40 years of honest business experience to work for Montanans. My campa...
Helping with one of the Blood Draws several weeks ago brought to mind Blood Draws in the past. I have a notion that several of you will remember drawings in the past when the Blood Mobile came to your community. Living in the Opheim community I do remember seeing the Blood Mobile usually sitting on the main street of Opheim. I doubt that appointments were made at that time so there were many times a line of donors waiting their turn, Now I wish I had actually seen the inside of one of these blood mobiles. I still have several of the pins...
