The Opheim American Legion will have a Memorial Day Program Mon. May 29th at 11a.m. at the Opheim Community Church. This will be followed by the Opheim American Legion Auxiliary luncheon.

There will be a Memorial Day Program at the Glasgow VFW parking lot behind the flags Mon. May 29th. Seating will be available, or you can bring your own. Dalton Sand, 2022 GHS graduate & Naval Academy Midshipman, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome, a potluck will be served at the VFW following the program.

The Hinsdale American Legion post invites everyone to its Memorial Day program Mon. May 29th at 11a.m. at the Legion Hall in Hinsdale. Following the ceremony at the cemetery, the Auxiliary will serve a free-will offering dinner at the Legion Hall. Birthday calendars may be picked up then.

The Valley County Courthouse will be close Mon. May 29th to honor the women & men who died while serving in the U.S. military.

If you purchased items from the Spring Sale-a-thon, please come pay for & pick up your certificates.

Glasgow Head Start is now taking applications for the 2023/2024 school year. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program serving children ages 3 & 4 & their families. It is designed to increase school readiness & develop a child’s fullest potential. Head Start preschool services offer free health screenings, healthy breakfast & lunch, safe indoor & outdoor play & family support services. Head Start is free on eligibility-based income & 10% over income program wide. Applications can be picked up at 839 1st Ave South at Head Start or call 406-228-2404. Spots are filling up fast please get your application now.

The 2nd half of the 2022 Real Estate taxes levied & assessed are due & payable on or before 5p.m. Wed. May 31, 2023, or unless paid prior to that time the amount due will be delinquent & will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from the time of delinquency until paid & 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. Taxes will be considered delinquent on Thurs. June 1, 2023, & will be charged penalty & interest. The 1st half of the 2023 Mobile Homes taxes levied & assessed are due & payable on or before 5p.m. Wed. May 31, 2023, or within 30 days after the tax notice is postmarked, whichever is later & unless paid prior to that time the amount due will be delinquent & will draw interest at the rate of 5/6 of 1% per month from the time of delinquency until paid & 2% will be added to the delinquent taxes as a penalty. Taxes will be considered delinquent Thurs. June 1, 2023, & will be charged penalty & interest. Payment may be made at the Treasurer’s Office in the Valley County Courthouse during regular business hours of 8a.m. - 5p.m. Monday - Friday, placed in the red drop-boxes outside the front and side doors of the Courthouse, or mailed to Valley County Treasurer, 501 Court Square #3, Glasgow, Montana 59230 or paid online at https://www.mtcounty.com/bmsrdl/bmsrdl.php?customerid=113&currentapp=tpay&headertext=Tax%20Payment%20Search&bodyinclude=taxpaysearch_form or by calling 1-866-549-1010. The Bureau code for Valley County is 8778528.

Applications are now being accepted for the Lynn Cornwell Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the four Valley County Grazing Districts. It is open to any Valley County High School graduate that is a college Sophomore or above. Applicants must be attending Montana State University, Bozeman, or an MSU affiliated college & majoring in agriculture related field. The scholarship will be in an amount up to $1000. Applications are available at the Grazing Office, 118 5th Street South, P.O. Box 422, Glasgow, MT 59230 or by calling 406-228-2961 - leave a message. Valley County High Schools & MSU also have the information needed to apply. The application deadline is May 31, 2023.

Nemont Manor invites area senior citizens to have lunch on them the last Wednesday of every month at 11:30a.m. Watch for the location as it varies. Please RSVP to 406-228-4306. If you would like a copy of the calendar, please call the Manor to be put on their mailing list.

The Valley County Farm Service Agency is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damages caused by the recent flooding along the Milk River & its tributaries. Approved ECP practices include debris removal; grading, shaping, & releveling; restoring or replacing permanent fences; & restoring conservation structures. The signup period goes through June 9th. Please contact the Valley County FSA office, 406-228-4321, for eligibility requirements & ECP information.

The monthly Valley County 4-H council meeting is Thurs. June 1st at 5p.m. at the Fairgrounds. All clubs are encouraged to have representation. Call the Extension Office, 406-228-6241, for more information.

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of women educators, is offering scholarships in the amount of $500 to be applied to the 2023-2024 school year. Scholarship Requirements: Applicants must be (1) a graduate of any high school within Valley County & must have a sophomore status or higher (copy of transcript) in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in education at any accredited college or university. (2) A teacher employed by a Valley County School District (copy of pay stub) who is working on an advanced degree in education. Applications can be obtained by contacting Kathy Smith – 406-263-0605, or Jill Page – 406-672-9587. Completed applications MUST be postmarked by June 1, 2023 & can be mailed to: DKG Scholarship Committee, c/o Kathy Smith, 1120 Valley View, Glasgow, MT 59230.

MSU Extension Agent Roubie Younkin will host a Babysitting course Fri. June 2nd from 9a.m. - 3p.m. where potential babysitters will learn the basics in childcare, safety, nutrition, child development & business aspects. While CPR is not a part of this class, basic first aid will be covered including burns, illness, falls, & poisoning. Basic cooking skills will be included as the participants make their own lunch & snacks. The class will be held in the Community Room of the Valley County Courthouse. Please contact the County Extension Office, 406-228-6241, to pre-register your child for the course.

The City of Glasgow is asking that you have all flowers, lights & memorials removed from the graves at Highland Cemetery before Sun. June 4th.

Valley CARE Coalition’s monthly meeting is Mon. June 5th at 12pm in the Courthouse Community Room, or you can join virtually: https://fmdh.webex.com/meet/taylor.zerbe

The Jake Etchart Scholarship: Jake Etchart- grew up spending summers at Fort Peck Lake, with much of his time spent around the Fort Peck Theatre where his family was actively involved as volunteers. He loved watching his sisters, Alexa & Christen, perform on the Fort Peck stage. Jake's family & friends established a theatre scholarship fund in his memory which is invested within the Fort Peck Theatre Preservation Endowment of the Montana Community Foundation. The interest from this investment provides up to 2 scholarships per year for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a career in the Fine Arts. To be eligible, applicants must have a history of volunteering, or participating in some program sponsored by the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council, & they must be at least a full time undergraduate at an accredited university with at least a 2.50 GPA. Priority will be given to undergraduate applicants. Visit www.fortpecktheatre.org for complete instructions & an application. Applications must be postmarked by July 15, 2023 & mailed to the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council at PO Box 973, Glasgow, MT 59230. Questions may be directed to 406-228-9216 or via email: fptheatre@nemont.net. Jake's family & the Fine Arts Council would like to thank the donors who have made this scholarship possible. Scholarships will be awarded at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre's Performing Arts Camp Showcase the 2nd week of August.

Veteran Service Officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the Glasgow VA Clinic Tues. June 13th from 1 – 4p.m. (please note day change), to meet with Veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork, DD214, with you.

College & trade school students from Valley County who have completed 1 year of post-high school study may apply for the Clarence & Charlotte Fuhrman Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must have attended a Valley County High School consecutively for 3 years & received their diploma from a Valley County High School. Applicants may present a Home School Certificate or GED while residing in Valley County for a period of 3 years. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2023. Applications, along with 2023 requirements, are found at www.valleycountycf.net. Funding for these grants & scholarships is provided by The Valley County Community Foundation. The VCCF board is committed to using these resources to fund the highest quality projects throughout Valley County & to help worthy students achieve their goals. We welcome applications to help us accomplish our mission.

The Hi Line Hyzers Disc Golf Club will have a doubles disc golf tournament Sat. June 17th – “The Longest Dam Doubles Tournament”. Thanks to Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital this will be a free event to the public. Participants can come with a partner or get paired up with someone at the event. Contact Kevin Vogel, 406-581-9365, for more information.

The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., is open the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 12noon-3p.m. If this is your 1st time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring a photo ID & proof of your physical residence. The mailing address is P.O. Box 63, Glasgow. For more information or if you need assistance, contact Jeff – 406-263-6676, Mary – 406-794-8498 or Kathy - 406-263-0605.

Valley View Home's Annual Community BBQ is Thurs. June 22nd from 5 - 7p.m. There will be yard games, blow up water slide, food, drinks, music, 50/50, silent auction items, & a bake sale. Cost is on a donation basis & all proceeds go to the residents' fill a stocking fund. All are welcome.

Paths to Serenity A.A. meetings are as follows; Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday at 7p.m., Saturday at 10a.m. & Sunday at 11a.m. N.A. meetings are Wednesday at 8a.m. & Sunday at 7p.m. All meetings take place at the Glasgow VFW, 1222 Hwy #2 West. AL-ANON meets every Monday at 7p.m. in the Blue Room of St. Raphael’s Parish Center. For more information call 406-228-4095.

The Thomas & Cynthia Markle Scholarship is designed to assist students with roots in Valley County as they continue & complete advanced level studies at the masters, doctorate, or post-doctorate level. Applicants must be admitted to an accredited college or university studying in the United States or studying abroad through an accredited institution in the United States. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2023. Applications, along with 2023 requirements, are found at www.valleycountycf.net. Funding for these grants & scholarships is provided by The Valley County Community Foundation. The VCCF board is committed to using these resources to fund the highest quality projects throughout Valley County & to help worthy students achieve their goals. We welcome applications to help us accomplish our mission.