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Can you spot the Italian amongst the Norwegians?

May 17th is Norway’s Constitution Day, and as said were Don Jones, Karen Waarvik, Nick (the Italian,
in Wednesday’s Buzz, there would be a celebration at honorary Norwegian), Chris Helland, Uncle Milt,
Monson’s Montana Bar. Nick Chiechi claims he was the Leonard Swenson, Sam Espeland, Rick Molvig, Russ
only one in the photo that didn’t have any Norwegian Gilbertson, Lance Monson, Sam Galland and Garrett
blood. Pictured whooping it up on Constitution Day Morken. Nick says fun was had by all!

Have We Earned the Right To Be an AMERICAN

by Frank & Lin Vargo killed in WWII and it was decided family who sacrificed their family
There is a movie that came out by those in power to select several heritage.
a few years ago called Saving Private men, at risk of their own lives, to go In close to the final scene of the
Ryan. and locate Private James Ryan and film Captain John Miller, mortally
Private Ryan was the surviving bring him back from the front to be wounded is approached by Private
son of four other brothers who were sent home as a saving grace to the continued on page 4
 Thank you Golfers fifth at state
By Mike Brandt
Just saying Thank You doesn’t
seem enough. Hope you know The end of the golf season didn’t go as well as the
how much your thoughtfulness Glasgow Scotties would like. The Scotties boys went into
is appreciated. Thank you for the State Class B Tournament winning seven straight
your generosity when I needed tournaments this season, including their first divisional
you the most you came through. since 1981.
You have a wonderful heart and are more generous The Scotties finished tied with Huntley Project for
than I deserve. A special thank you to Tami Stone,
fifth with a team score of 685. Glasgow was just seven
Dink’s Bar, Agland, Skippwrecked, all who gave to my
gofundme or my account at Independence Bank and
strokes out of a trophy. Anaconda won its first-ever
for all the prayers. It will be a long battle ahead but championship, followed by Jefferson, Columbus and
with the support of a great community, friends, and Red Lodge. Shelby won the girls title, Jefferson followed,
family it is worth the fight. Malta was third, Three Forks and Thompson Falls
~ Erika Austin. rounded out the top five.
The Scotties made up a lot of ground after finishing
Uffda, check eighth after the first day. The Scotties were 29 strokes off
out Monday’s
the leader, Anaconda.
The Wade siblings of Bigfork, Colin and Keni, won
temperature individual titles. Colin, a junior, scored a 149 with rounds
of 75-74, followed by Landon Olson of Columbus with
Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind a 77-75-52, and Rowdy Hudsson of Huntley with a 79-
14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
75-154.
Tonight: Widespread haze before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a Keni Wade, a sophomore, won with rounds of 80-
low around 51. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph. 81 for a 161, Celi Chapman of Jefferson had a 83-81-
Saturday: Widespread haze between 2pm and 5pm. Sunny, 164, and Elle Baxter of Thompson Falls a 86-80-66.
with a high near 85. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming Riley Smith paced the Scotties with an eighth place
northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18
finish and rounds of 85-74 for a 159. Smith was 25th
mph.
after the Tuesday rounds.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North Smith joins Dale Squires (1979-81) as a three-time
wind 8 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight.
All-State player. Smith was seventh in 2021 and second
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 9 to 11 mph last year. The only two-time All-State player is current
becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Glasgow coach Todd Truscott (2004-05).
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast Eli Feezel tied for 17th with rounds of 86-60 for
wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. a 166. He was 28thmTuesday. Keigsan Ingram tied for
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms 34th with rounds of 886-90 for a 176, after trailing in
after noon. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 10 28th. Connor Koski was 49th with rounds of 97-87 for
to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds
a 184, and Carter Hoerster tied for 57th with rounds of
could gust as high as 18 mph.
100-94 for a 194.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly Laynee Simpsaon paced the girls with rounds of
before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West
northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
113-112 for a 225 for 41st, Allie Palm had rounds of
121-119 fir a 240 for 54th, Mia Peterson had rounds of
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny,
127-124 for a 251 for 60th, and Annika Smith tied for
with a high near 80.
67th with rounds of 148-130 for a 278.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly The Scotties lose Smith, Ingram, and Sam Knierim.
cloudy, with a low around 56.
Feezell and Hoerster are juniors. The Scotties will return
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and all four girls, Palm and Simpson are sophomores, Smith
thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
is a freshman, and Peterson an eighth grader.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. And with Coach Todd Truscott, you know he’ll just
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. keep building a stronger program because, Scotty Pride!
 BUZZIFIEDS
BUZZ THOMPSON & SONS Looking to hire a Mechanic. Pay is competitive,
3-PARTY GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 20, 8am-1pm. Baby/toddler wages DOE. PICK UP APPLICATION AT THE SHOP OR CALL 406-
clothing, toys & accessories. Men, women, jr. clothing & shoes. Antiques, 228-4801
kitchen items, trunks, books, rugs & linin. Seasonal décor, retro/vintage BUZZ
items. 110 MT HWY 24 N TAKE A RIGHT AT MILE MARKER 1 MILK RIVER INC. is looking for a Night Shift Direct Support Specialist.
BUZZ CALL 406-228-8412 FOR MORE INFO
YARD SALE Saturday May 20th 8am til 2pm. There will be a lawn mower, BUZZ
10” table saw on metal stand and wheels, propane smoker, western VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for CNAs for day shift. High paid wage
paperback books, fishing equipment, white wooden chairs, Roy Rogers for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and certify anyone
lamp, lots of miscellaneous. CALL 406-230-0366 • 1021 1ST AVE N (THE who wants to become a CNA as well. Starting wage for trainees is $15.00
STREET BEHIND THE DURUM). hourly. PLEASE SWING BY VALLEY VIEW HOME ADMIN OFFICE FOR
BUZZ AN APPLICATION AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
GARAGE SALE Friday, May 19, 3-7pm & Saturday, May 20, 9am-1pm. BUZZ
Kitchen cabinets, window A/C’s, running boards, pool table, kids toys, TAYLOR AUCTION SERVICES Jane & Tim Hide Estate Sale & Open
books, lots of misc. ARTHUR’S STORAGE UNIT 2, BETWEEN NASHUA Consignment Auction Rescheduled to Saturday, May 20. CALL KEVIN
& FORT PECK ON HWY 117 TAYLOR AT 406-230-2259 FOR MORE INFO
BUZZ
SEED FOR SALE Sweet Corn, Alfalfa, German Millet, Field Corn, Sorghum
Sudangrass. CALL GLENN ROHDE 406-263-5075
BUZZ
THOMPSON & SONS is looking for a Shop Worker and a Part-time
Secretary. CALL THE SHOP FOR MORE INFORMATION. 406-228-4801
BUZZ
Make a
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH is seeking a part-time janitor. This position
will be 15-20 hours a week and involves cleaning the church building and
difference
some maintenance. Salary DOE. TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT FIRST
LUTHERAN CHURCH, 641 2ND AVE N, GLASGOW, (406) 228-4862.
BUZZ
in the lives
HELP WANTED Temporary Summer Position must be able to work
weekend mornings part time. APPLY AT SUBWAY
of others.
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN has an opening for a Front Desk Receptionist. We’re hiring amazing people for these jobs:
Represent the hotel throughout all stages of the guest’s stay. Determine
guest’s reservation status and identify how long the guest will stay. Help • Payroll Specialist • Information Services Specialist
guests complete sign-in sheets and assign rooms, accommodating special • Surgical Services Aide • Inpatient Nursing Assistant
requests whenever possible. Verify the guest’s method of payment and • Biomedical Technician • Health Unit Coordinator
follow established credit-checking procedures. Place guest and room • Registered Nurse • Medical Laboratory Tech
information in the appropriate front desk rack. Starting wage is $14 p/h. Clinical, Surgical, • Patient Access Representative
APPLY AT COTTONWOOD INN Inpatient & Operating • Outpatient Surgery Unit Clerk
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GLASGOW SCHOOLS: Maintenance Coordinator: Competitive wage Room • Clinical Medical Assistant
(DOE) & full benefits. Route Bus Drivers- $22.34 - $23.29/hr. (DOE). • Surgical Scrub Technician • Certified Pharmacy Tech (Retail)
Substitutes needed in all areas. For more information and to apply go to: • Maintenance Assistant
www.glasgow.k12.mt.us and click on employment tab. FOR QUESTIONS FMDH benefits include:
CALL 406-228-2406. (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER)
BUZZ
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• Free employee-only medical insurance option
OPHEIM SCHOOL is looking for the following positions: Half-time Physical • 401K pension plan with employer matching contribution
Education teacher, Part-time Music teacher, and Social Studies/History • Vacation and sick leave
teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Our school has 10 teachers and 40 • On-the-job training
plus students PreK-12. Opheim School District provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees. A person may apply by sending a resume,
cover letter, references, copy of teaching license and college transcripts to
Opheim Public School C/O Jennifer McAllister, Superintendent, P.O. Box
108, Opheim, MT 59250 or jmcallister@ohsvikings.org or CALL 406-762-
3213 M-TH 8:00-4:00 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
BUZZ For employment information,
HELP WANTED: Concrete construction company looking to hire the please call 406.228.3662
following positions. Equipment operator (Class B CDL required), general
laborer, and concrete finisher. Competitive wages, based on experience and or visit fmdh.org/applytoday
direct negotiation. CONTACT MOONLIGHT CONCRETE AT 406-489-0735. or scan >
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 Have we earned the right continued
Full-time Deputy/Courtroom Clerk
in the Valley County Clerk of District Court’s office. James Ryan and is told by Miller (Tom Hanks) “James,
This position requires skills in record-keeping, attention to earn this. Earn this”.
detail, accuracy, confidentiality, typing and the operation of At the end of the film, an elderly James Ryan
typical office equipment. Knowledge of court procedures,
approaches the Normandy grave of Miller. Overwrought
rules, legal terms and legal documents is preferable. Must be
able to establish an effective working relationship with fellow by the emotion of the moment, Ryan stands before the
employees, public officials, attorneys, the judiciary, and the headstone and states, “I hope that at least in your eyes I
general public. have earned what all of you have done for me.”
A full job description is available at the Clerk of Court’s office. He continues, “Tell me I have led a good life. Tell
me I’m a good man.” His wife touches his arm and
FOR SALE assures him, “You are.”
Home with central air, This scene needs to be watched and re-watched to
2 bedroom be appreciated.
1½ bath, heated single In the audiences eyes it was only a movie. Or was
stall garage, Security it? Nope.
system, close to the It was based on the lives of The Niland brothers
hospital. Large lot, who were four American brothers of Irish descent from
move in ready. Tonawanda, New York, who served in the military
Call 406-263-5403 during World War II.
They were sons of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Niland.
Two survived the war, but for a time, only one, Frederick
“Fritz” Niland, was believed to have survived. After the
reported deaths of his three brothers, Fritz was sent
back to the United States to complete his service, and
only later learned that his brother Edward, missing and
presumed dead, was actually captive in a Japanese POW
camp in Burma.
Quoting Jack Cashill: In the nearly 80 years since
D-Day, thanks to its heroes, America has enjoyed the
most sane, secure and prosperous years in the history of
the world. Some of us have lived all of those 80 years. All
of us have lived some of them.
The question we have to ask ourselves at this
juncture, “Have we earned this? Have we earned it?”
Have we done enough – have we done anything? – to
No one filed for the open position on the Valley earn our right to the title, “Citizen of the United States
View Home Hospital District Board. Therefore, the of America”?
Valley County Commissioners will appoint one board
Last week, Title 42 of immigration law ended and
member to serve a three-year term ending May 2026.
in the first week over 83,000 migrants, (we’re not allowed
Qualified applicants must be a registered voter to call them ILLEGALS any more), stormed into the
and a resident or property owner within the Valley
United States of America and were dispatched into the
View Home Hospital District.
interior of our country to destinations unknown. Only
If interested in serving on the Valley View Home
to be followed by many, many more.
Hospital District Board, email or mail your letter of
North of us and east of Glentana, according to a
interest by 5pm Tuesday, May 30th to: vccomm@
valleycountymt.gov or Valley County Commissioners, source who was there, 19 illegal’s were reported to have
501 Court Square, Box #1, Glasgow, MT 59230. crossed into our country from Canada and even were
Please include your contact information including caught on camera of the unprotected border, giving the
name, address, email, and phone number. “finger” salute to the US Government Agents!
For any questions, please call 406-228-6219. Our current administration does NOTHING! So
roaming somewhere in Montana or N. Dakota is a band that leaves much doubt in the perhaps final scenario of
of GOTTAWAYS! our country’s existence.
And dear friends, it will continue. One can only pray that you and I have earned
What I am getting at is these ILLEGALS figure this. Like Private James Ryan, I wonder, have we done
that they earned the right to freedom and to be called enough to be called Americans?
American citizens in our country while yours and my Only what little time is left of our freedom will tell.
family came in the correct and legal way, and as it stands Please make me wrong with this observation.
there are thousands of prospective American Citizens And so it goes!
waiting to be sworn in as Citizens of the United States ~ Frank and Lin
who were just crapped on by the American Institution
of Immigration and shoved aside.
SHAME ON YOU!
That alone should decide for you how to vote next
election.
The Roosevelt Hotel and others in New York have
begun evicting United States Veterans, men who saw
battle and served this great country of ours are being
shown the door to allow these “POOR” illegal migrants,
who have better clothing than some of us have and are
considered “poor“!
Shoot sakes, I don’t even have a smart phone! But
then I do not need one.
The arrogance of some of them as they wait in line
for Border Patrol to process them wearing their Gucci
outfits and telling Border Patrol they need to hurry up
the process, they have a plane to catch!!!
School gymnasiums are being set up to house
these “migrants” much to the chagrin of school parents.
Infamous Rikers Island Penitentiary is also being set up
to house these illegals.
Over in the corner of the U.S. Capitol lawn, just
across the street from that also great building the United
States Supreme Court, is a small plot of land adorned
with five blossoming cherry trees. There are a few white
granite benches that allows one to sit down amongst the
beautiful trees. The trees were a gift from the Japanese
Government in memory of the five Sullivan brothers
who, while serving together on the light cruiser USS
Juneau, were all killed in action during and shortly after
its sinking around November 13, 1942.
I would have lunch there with my wonderful wife, St. Marie Water/Sewer Operator and avid trapper Rob
Esias was able to land this big wet hairy beaver on
Lin, when she came to work with me and it is a solemn
the Milk River. It weighed in at 32 pounds. Beavers
piece of grotto. are the largest rodents in North America and Eurasia
Did the Sullivan family have the right to be called and the second largest rodents worldwide. Beavers
Americans for their sons sacrifice? continue to grow throughout their life, and the heaviest
Many SACRIFICES have been made in the years beavers can weigh more than 110 pounds, pending
of this country’s existence. Your family and mine have their habitat. Beaver trapping season in Montana’s
sent men into war. You have come to America and tilled Eastern District ends May 31st, so Rob still has time
the soil and raised crops and ranched for this great to get some more beavers. However, trapping a 110
country only to have it subjected to a time in history pound beaver on the Milk might be out of the question!
 Feeling overwhelmed?
Moving to Prairie Ridge, The Glasgow Griz Meet & Greet
Manor, or Valley View?
Monday, May 22, 2023
LET US HELP.
Helping Senior Adults with their move
Sunnyside Country Club
RATES: 5:00pm Social
6:00pm Dinner
$100/hr: Room to room in the same location
$200/hr: Moving from home to Prairie Ridge,
The Manor or Valley View For more info call Pete Helland 406-263-2007
$250/hr: Moving from home to a different house Sponsored by the Glasgow Chapter of the
Call Shawn Beard • 230-1025 Grizzly Scholarship Association

BIBLES FOR BANGLADESH

BAKE SALE
hosted by
Glasgow Evangelical Church
at the Valley Event Center
Saturday, May 20th
9am to afternoon
All proceeds will go directly to
purchasing Bibles to distribute
in Bangladesh

QUARTER
BINGO
Saturdays at 7 PM
25¢ a card
or 5 cards for $1
GLASGOW SENIOR
CENTER

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Call 228-2715 or 263-1249
 Max A. Makich
July 1932- May 2023

Join us at an Open House

to remember Max Makich
from 2:00 - 4:00pm,
Saturday, May 20
at 126 Heather Lane.
Have a good Friday with short jokes
I once went to a fancy dress party as a loaf of
bread...
The birds were all over me.
I was at the doctor’s yesterday, and he said, “I’m
afraid your results don’t look too good.”
“Why is that doctor?” I asked.
He said, “My printer has run out of ink!”

Did you hear about the constipated accountant?

He couldn’t budget, so he worked it out with a pencil.
How do you get 100 math teachers into a room in
which only 99 fit?
You carry the one.
What’s blue and doesn’t weigh much?
Light blue.
I just passed my drug test... my dealer has some
explaining to do!

GLASGOW
SCHOOL MENU
MONDAY
Breakfast
MAY 17 - 23, 2023 Cereal • Muffin • Yogurt
Family Pack Certified Angus Beef® 93/7
GROUND BEEF .......................... $3.99 lb Pears • Milk
Family Pack Chicken Lunch
DRUMSTICKS OR THIGHS........... $1.29 lb Chicken Strips • Mini Potato
Boneless Extra Lean Pork Bakers • Steamed Carrots
COUNTRY STYLE RIBS ................ $2.99 lb Peaches • Bun w/ Jelly • Milk
Family Pack Certified Angus Beef® Boneless
NEW YORK STEAKS ................. $12.99 lb
Smithfield 18.4-27.2 oz. Select Varieties
SEASONED PORK FILLETS ......... $6.99 ea
I never understood
Cloverdale 12 oz. Select Varieties the concept of summer
BACON .................................... $3.99 ea school. The teachers going
Land O’ Frost 10-16 oz. Select Varieties
LUNCH MEAT ........................... $5.49 ea to go up there and go,
Milford Valley Farms 5 oz. Select Varieties
CHICKEN.................................. $1.99 ea OK, class, you know that
Tillamook 2 lb. Block Select Varieties subject you couldn’t grasp
CHEESE ................................... $9.99 ea
Bar-S 3 lb. pkg. Bun Length in nine months? Were No way in heck you’re gonna convince
FRANKS ................................... $5.99 ea
Bar-S 32-40 oz. Select Varieties
going to whip it out in six us she walked all the way to the United
SAUSAGE................................. $5.99 ea weeks. ~ Todd Barry States from Guatemala!
 JANE & TIM HIDE ESTATE SALE
& OPEN CONSIGNMENT
AUCTION
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023
NOW TAKING
OPEN CONSIGNMENTS
Location: 1138 Cherry Creek Street • Glasgow, MT

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Heading West on HWY 2 Take a Left on Cherry Creek St. Across from the VFW

Contact Auctioneer Kevin Taylor

Auction 406-230-2259
Services taylorauctions406@gmail.com
VALLEY COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS
VACANCIES for FY 2023
Positions open July 1, 2023
Glasgow Mosquito Control District ..............................2 - Three-year positions
Hinsdale Cemetery District ..........................................1 - Three-year position
Hinsdale Mosquito District ..........................................1 - Three-year position
Hinsdale Television District No. 1 .................................1 - Three-year position
Nashua Mosquito Control District ................................1 - Three-year position
Opheim Cemetery District ...........................................1 - Three-year position
Valley County Airport Commission ..............................2 - Three-year positions
Valley County Board of Health .....................................3- Three-year positions
Valley County Council on Aging ...................................3 - Three-year positions
Valley County Historical Museum ................................2 - Three-year position
Valley County Planning Board .....................................2- Two-year positions
Valley County Salary Compensation Board ..................2- Three-year positions
Valley County Tax Appeal Board ..................................1 - Three-year position
Valley County Television District #1 .............................1 – Three-year position
Valley County Transit Board .........................................2 - Three-year positions
Valley County Weed Control Board ..............................2– Three-year positions
The Valley County Fair positions which begin Jan. 1, 2023,
are as follows:
Valley County Fair Commission ....................................1- Three-year position
Valley County Fair Student Representative .................1- One year position
Please contact the Valley County Commissioners at 228-6219 if interested
in serving on a Valley County Board, and mail your letter of interest by
June 13, 2023, to:
Valley County Commissioners,
501 Court Square, Box #1, Glasgow, MT 59230.