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Storm clouds rolling in over Nashua

Looking west from the north side of the tracks, Madison rather beautiful in color with blue, purple, pink and golden
Bunk took this photo in Nashua on Saturday evening. It’s hues! Check it out on BS Central’s facebook page.

We need more cowbell!

Near Universal Outrage Over ‘Silent Saturday’ in Bozeman
by Aaron Flint, Montana Talks After hearing from a few the phone lines while we were LIVE
I first started hearing from parents and getting a memo on the radio after mentioning the
soccer parents in Bozeman and apparently from the Surf Soccer story.
Billings starting Wednesday Club in Bozeman, Montana- I Fellow veteran George Blackard
afternoon. No cheering on your reached out to the club to see if they and I do a “Freedom Friday”
kids? Coaches can’t coach from had any more info they wanted to segment for Billings and Bozeman
the sidelines? What kind of woke share. We didn’t hear back, but man every Friday. We discussed the
nonsense is this? did we get an earful from callers on continued inside
 SPRINKLER SYSTEM BLOWOUTS BUZZIFIEDS
BUZZ
POOLE SPRINKLERS & LAWN SMALL MOVING SALE: Saturday, Sept. 30, 102 Girard Nashua Open at
(formerly Aakers of Green Grass) 8:30. Turn into Nashua off Hwy 2 come down and turn right just before the
tracks. Kitchen table, good pictures, Air compressor, mower, dremel, disc
Will start sprinkler system & belt sander, hand tools, side arm grinder scroll saw, hunting. No flyers
winterizations on October 1st. sent out so email if you want one. PAT TIHISTA 406-263-7936, sargtcrk@
nemont.net
Call to get on the list for blowouts or for a free quote BUZZ
for installation of a new system next spring. FOR SALE Sofa Sleeper, in new condition. Asking $750. SEE OR
(701) 212-3322 CONTACT RED BARN GIFTS 406-228-9256
BUZZ
GONE MISSING: $250 Reward for the Safe Return of 4 year old Grey
Warm but Tomcat answers to Pan lost of 11th Ave North. Very friendly cat and
comes by name, the owner and neighbors miss Pan dearly. PLEASE

breezy
CALL 406-263-8053
BUZZ
ST LAWN & MOSQUITO CARE Services provided: Hedge Trimming,
Light Tree Trimming, Fall Tree Fertilization, Lawn Fertilization, (lawn weed
With the autumnal equinox behind us (September & feed!) Lawn Aeration, Mosquito Spraying, and industrial & driveway
23rd), our first full week of Fall is ahead. The first of sterilization. CALL STONE TIHISTA 406-263-8383, EVEN IF YOU HAVE
the half of the week will have dry weather and above- QUESTIONS
BUZZ
normal temperatures. From Wednesday night, an FOR RENT: 3 bedroom one bath house at 323 9th St S. NO PETS $700/
upper-level trough will into the western US, bringing month plus utilities. CALL ROCKY @ RZ REALTY 406-263-8352.
back rain chances and near-seasonal temperatures. BUZZ
APARTMENT FOR RENT: Clean, quiet 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment $650/
Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 9 mo. plus electricity. No Smoking or pets. CALL 406-263-1667 LEAVE
to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. MESSAGE.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East southeast
wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Universal outrage continued from front
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a “Silent Saturday” that the Bozeman soccer club was
southeast wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
implementing for the near 70 games that were set to be
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southeast
wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
played on Saturday.
We get it- parents are getting out of hand during
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North
northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. sporting events these days. There’s a general lawlessness
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before that is taking root all across America. But just like the
midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest lawlessness across America- instead of punishing the
wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. wrongdoers, we punish everybody. The shoplifters
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind don’t get punished, so we all pay for it with higher
around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. prices. If a few parents are getting out of line, why don’t
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after they punish the people getting out of line? Instead, let’s
midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to punish everybody.
11 mph becoming east after midnight.
One caller, Tim from Savage, hit the nail on the
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.
head. He likened it to gun control. The Left doesn’t
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 8 to 13 mph,
with gusts as high as 20 mph. want to punish the people who commit crimes and use
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, guns illegally, instead they want to take away guns from
with a low around 45. East northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with everybody else.
gusts as high as 18 mph. So how’d the soccer games go? As KBZK-TV
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, reports, parents got creative:
with a high near 66. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with Parents say they found ways to get creative, many
gusts as high as 21 mph. brought signs, and cowbells and some even wore shirts
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a that said ‘’ shhh we’re in Bozeman.”
low around 46.
If you want to listen to the conversation about
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high
Silent Saturday, check it out at montanatalks.com.
near 65.
 BUZZIFIEDS VALLEY COUNTY USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA) OFFICE
is hiring a full-time permanent Program Technician. Applications will be
accepted through October 2nd. Duties include general office activities
BUZZ supporting FSA farm loan programs administered at the field level.
ST. MARIE CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom 1 bath, 1 car Successful applicants must be reliable, have a professional attitude, and
garage, 6ft cedar fence in backyard. $29,000 DAVE SR. 406-648-7244. enjoy working with the public. Visit USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.
ALSO AVAILABLE, CONDO FOR RENT IN ST. MARIE 3 bedroom 1 gov/job/749677000 for more information and to apply. USDA is an equal
bath, 1 car garage. Fresh paint, new windows throughout, new furnace opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
and refrigerator, washer & dryer in basement. $600/month plus $200 BUZZ
damage deposit. 6ft cedar fence in backyard, dog door in back door. VALLEY COUNTY USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA) OFFICE is
Available October 1st. DAVE SR. 406-648-7244 hiring a full-time permanent Farm Loan Assistant/Specialist. Applications
BUZZ will be accepted through October 4th. Duties include processing and
FOR RENT 2+ bedroom, 1 bath, newly remodeled duplex with 2 off analyzing applications, assisting customers with financial records,
street parking spots, fenced yard, washer & dryer included. $900/month performing inspections, and providing technical assistance to support
and renter pays utilities. No Smoking & No Pets. CALL 406-274-4734 FSA farm loan programs administered at the field level. This is a
BUZZ developmental position receiving on the job and classroom education.
FOR RENT 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Glasgow. Kitchen fridge, oven/ Successful applicants must be reliable, have a professional attitude, and
stove. Laundry on-site. Tenant pays electric. $600/mo. CALL HELLAND enjoy working with the public. Visit USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.
AGENCY 406-228-2114. hellandagencyinc.com gov/job/750175500 for more information and to apply. USDA is an equal
BUZZ opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 1 bath condo in St. Marie. Single car garage, BUZZ
washer & dryer hookups. Tenant pays gas, electric & water. $600/mo. GLASGOW IRRIGATION DISTRICT has a Full Time opening for a Field
CALL HELLAND AGENCY 406-228-2114. hellandagencyinc.com Manager. Starting wage $22-25 per hour depending on experience.
BUZZ Applications & job description available at the GID office. 15 Irrigation
SPACIOUS APT. FOR RENT: 2 bed, 1½ bath 950 sq. ft. Laundry room, Street. CALL 406-228-2346 FOR QUESTIONS
A/C. QUIET, City of Glasgow. Small pets considered. $750/mo. 360- BUZZ
750-6746 ELKS LODGE is looking to hire a Part-time Bar Manager. DROP OFF
BUZZ APPLICATION AT THE GLASGOW ELKS LODGE
2 BOARD VACANCIES for the Fort Peck Rural County Water District. BUZZ
PLEASE CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT (406) 526-3529 FOR AN POSITION AVAILABLE Blade Operator Position. The Valley County Road
APPLICATION AND FOR DETAILS. Deadline for application is October Department is looking to hire Permanent Equipment Operator. Information
31st, 2023 and details can be obtained stopping by or calling the VALLEY COUNTY
BUZZ ROAD DEPARTMENT AT 406-228-4233
NORTH VALLEY COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT is looking for BUZZ
a full-time, Operator-In-Training. Position would be up to 40 hours of VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for a new full time Activities Aide to work
work per week, pay is doe. Duties would include learning how to operate with our residents on daily activities and outings. As an Aide you will be
and maintain a water distribution system, how to operate and maintain joining a unique and awesome department that works like a family while
lift stations and sewage lagoon systems, operating/maintaining water working with you on building your schedule. PLEASE VISIT VALLEY VIEW
district equipment, and other requested tasks. Will also be the secretary HOME FOR AN APPLICATION
for the district, to help with answering the telephone and taking payments. BUZZ
Required to have a current driver’s license, high school diploma, COTTONWOOD INN has an opening for a Full or Part Time Housekeeper/
or GED, and can lift and carry objects and equipment up to 75 lbs., Laundry. Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
unassisted. Work in indoor and outdoor extreme weather. Must also have Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in public
transportation to and from work. Job open until filled. IF INTERESTED, areas or guest rooms. Maintain guestrooms, working areas, and the hotel
PLEASE PICK UP AN APPLICATION AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT premises in general in a clean and orderly manner. Varied shifts, starting
521 6TH ST. IN SAINT MARIE. wage is $15. APPLY AT COTTONWOOD INN
BUZZ BUZZ
MONTANA AVIATION RESEARCH COMPANY is a wholly owned VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for a full time Dietary Aide to support our
subsidiary of The Boeing Company and is a flight-testing facility. MARCO amazing kitchen providing restaurant style customer service to our amazing
is located 17 miles north of Glasgow MT. Employer is taking applications residents. Our starting wage is very competitive and scaled depending on
for a full-time facility maintenance employee. Duties will include the experience. PLEASE VISIT VALLEY VIEW HOME AND PICK UP AN
following but are not limited to: Support for water/sewer distribution APPLICATION IF INTERESTED!
system. Runway maintenance including snow plowing, sweeping and BUZZ
minor repairs. Building maintenance including boiler inspections, cleaning MILK RIVER, INC Has positions open for Day Shift and Night Shift. APPLY
and minor repair. Grounds maintenance including mowing, cleaning and AT MILK RIVER INC. 406-228-8412
street repair. Heavy equipment/vehicle operation and maintenance of BUZZ
back hoe, snow blower, over head cranes, forklift, tractors and mowers. THOMPSON & SONS Looking to hire a Mechanic. Pay is competitive,
Flight test support including operation of jet fueling station, preventative wages DOE. PICK UP APPLICATION AT THE SHOP OR CALL 406-
maintenance of ground support equipment. Prospective employees must 228-4801
have a clean driving and criminal background record. Full medical and BUZZ
dental benefits are provided. Water distribution licenses will be required VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for CNAs for day shift. High paid wage
after 18 months of employment. Salary will be dependent upon experience for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and certify anyone
and licenses/certificates that candidate has pertaining to job duties. who wants to become a CNA as well. Starting wage for trainees is $15.00
Please submit resume to: Montana Aviation Research Co. P.O. Box hourly. PLEASE SWING BY VALLEY VIEW HOME ADMIN OFFICE FOR
831 Glasgow, MT. 59230 AN APPLICATION AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
 GLASGOW CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY

Let's Talk about

Mental Health

Join us for

Valley rock painting,

discussion &

County learning!

Gathers Free &

Open to
VALLEY CARE COALITION
ANNUAL COMMUNITY MEETING the Public

Tuesday Speakers:
September 26 Taylor Hohlen
5:00 pm - 7:00pm Valley CARE Coalition Secretary
behind City-County Library
Cat McIntyre
408 3rd Ave S Artist and CARE Coalition member
Glasgow, MT 59230

For More Information: Valley CARE Coalition Facebook Events page

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Missouri / Milk River Ducks Unlimited
“25” GUN FIREARM FRENZY
Saturday, October 14 • 5:00 p.m.
Glasgow Elks Lodge
309 Second Ave S, Glasgow, MT 59230
First gun drawn at 7:00 p.m. One gun will be given away every
3 minutes with the last gun drawn at 8:15 p.m
Winning tickets are Reentered • Need not be present to win.
1/$20 • 6/$100 • 20/$250 • 50/$500
Ticket Includes: Chance in Firearm Frenzy & Buffet Style Dinner
Food served from 5 - 7 p.m. (Cash bar available)
Silent Auction items and Raffles will be available during the event
For Tickets; go to http://www.glasgowdu.org or
by contacting Joan Burris at 406-263-8985
Locally D&G Sports & Western, Ezzie’s Westend, Agland Coop,
Stowaway in Hinsdale, Vick’s Bar in Nashua, Lakeridge in Fort Peck

Richards runs wild over Mustangs the quarter

By Mike Brandt From that point it was all Glasgow as the Dawgs scored
A leader can show by example. Friday night at Scottie Field 19 unanswered points. The Dawgs didn’t waste much time,
Glasgow’s 5-foot-10 senior Toryn Richards showed his scoring on their second possession . Glasgow took the ball
leadership by running over the MaltaMustangs. Glasgow on the 31 of Malta with Richards getting to the 9 on two
scored first and never looked back in a 26-7 win over their plays before the quarter ended. The Dawgs offense was set
rivals in a Northern B opener. back 10 yards on three plays, making it fourth-and-goal from
The last time Glasgow has beaten Malta was 2016, 34- the 19. No sweat, Games found Richards open for a 19-yard
33. Malta had reeled off six straight wins against the Dawgs. touchdown pass. Monson made it two for two on PAT’s for a
Glasgow has won 32 of 58 games in the series, which started 14-7 lead with 10:18 left in the first half.
1923, 6-0. There is one tie, coming in 1930, 13-13, and a Class Vaughn Miller had a Pick-6 when he intercepted an
A State Championship over the Mustangs 22-20 to wrap up Oxarart pass and returned it 33-yards for a touchdown with
the 1976 season. 6:11 to play. Glasgow led 20-7 after a failed PAT kick. The
Richards was the main running back for the Scotties and Dawgs took the lead into halftime.
has been this season. He piled up 164 yards on 22 carries and The teams were close in total yards with Glasgow
caught one pass from Khye Gamas for a 19-yard touchdown. leading 176-172.
Glasgow (1-4, 1-0) piled up 262 total yards with 243 It was a defensive second half with Richards intercepting
coming on the ground. Gamas had nine carries for 47 yards Oxarart early in the third. Glasgow wouldn’t score until the
and freshman Liam Chapman six totes for 18 yards. 6:23 mark of the third when Richards scored from 7 yards
The Mustangs out gained the Dawgs, finishing with out for a 26-7 lead.
338 total yards. Malta rushed for 236 yards and had 102 in Glasgow’s defense had stopped Malta on a goal-line
the air. Stockton Oxarart was 11 for 20 in passing. Saco all- stand at the 7. The Mustangs managed to get to the 3 when
around athlete Blaine Downing rushed for 141 yards on 20 the Dawgs held them late in the fourth quarter. Richards ran
carries. to the 7 where Gamas had to take a knee twice to run out the
Malta (1-4, 0-1) actually scored first on a 69-yard pass, clock. Malta also got to the 14 before turning the ball over on
but that play was called back on a penalty. That forced the downs prior to its final possession.
Mustangs to punt and gave Glasgow its first possession of the Malta is also a young team with seven seniors. Oxarart
game. and Downing are juniors.
Glasgow took the ball o n Malta’s 48 with Richards Conrad also won its first game over Fairfield for the first
taking the ball to the 11 on six plays. Gamas had three plays time in a long time, 13-6. Cut Bank whipped Wolf Point, 48-
to score on a 1-yard run and a 6-0 lead with 6 minutes to play 12.
in the first quarter. Rex Monson booted the PAT for a 7-0 This week the Bonnie is celebrating Homecoming. All
lead. week long the Dawgs will prepare to host Cut Bank at 7 p.m.
Malta took Glasgow’s ensuing kickoff at the 38, in a Northern B contest Friday night at Scottie Field. KLTZ
marching down field to cap off the drive on Oxarart’s 10- will air the game.
yard pass to Treyton Wilke for a TD. Landon Retan kicked Get out and support the Dawgs, they share the
the extra point to tie the game zt 7-7 with 43 seconds left in conference lead with Conrad and Cut bank.
 ST. MARIE FIREMEN’S Gracie’s Car Wash Fundraiser
BANQUET & AUCTION Tuesday, September 26th!
OCTOBER 7TH • 5:00 - 8:00 PM @ Scottie Express Wash 1:00-5/6:00 pm
Silent Auction Items include:
John Deere Battery Charger, Storesmart Metal Wedge Toolbox,
Tools, Recliner and Much More
Come support Gracie
Silent Auction Closes at 7:45pm and help get her to Tulsa,
$5/Ticket • Kids 5 & Under Free Oklahoma January 2024
St. Marie Town Hall • 526 6th Street
Contact Mary-Jean for Tickets & Info 406-350-2218 Minimum $20

SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2023

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 Homecoming Week Theme
“Wipeout the Wolves”
• (School Dress-up Day Group Photos will be taken Monday
thru Thursday at 11:55 AM at GHS)
• Monday Sept. 25th -- (BBQ Dad’s and Soccer Mom’s at
GHS & GMS, Crazy Sock Day at Irle)
• Tuesday Sept. 26th -- (Black Tie Affair at GHS & GMS, PJ
Day at Irle)
• Tuesday Sept. 26th -- Scottie Pep Band Marches around
GMS 1:05-1:35 PM
• Wednesday Sept. 27th -- (Adam Sandler Day at GHS &
GMS, Jersey Day at Irle)
• Wednesday Sept. 27th -- Kindergarten thru 5th Grade
assembly at Bundy Park w/ Scottie Pep Band 1:05-1:35 PM
Continued with the week’s wrap-up on Tuesday
Fort Peck Senior Citizens
Pancake
Breakfast

We all know where the

Big Apple is but does
anyone know where the
Saturday, Sept 30 Minneapolis?
8:00 am - 11:30 am I ran out of toilet paper
Kiwanis Park Shelter #4, so I had to start using old
Fort Peck • $5 per plate newspapers. The Times are
Proceeds to be used for rough.
Sr. Citizens’ projects
My friend asked me to name
Supplemental Funding by
two things that hold water.
Thrivent Financial
“Well, Dam.”
GLASGOW I think it is a good idea to wear
SCHOOL MENU two different deodorants, one
TUESDAY
under each armpit. But that’s
just my two scents
Breakfast
Egg & Chz Sand. • Ham 4 asked 5 out but got rejected
Apple • Milk cause it was 2 squared.
Lunch
Taco Soup • Pretzel w/ My other friend told me to
Cheese • Corn Chips stop counting. But I didn’t
Pineapple • Milk one two.

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Letter to the Buzz
and respecting people where they are at in life. What
drives and inspires people at age 10 or 16 or 18 is no less
important than what drives and inspires you at 30 or
All in for Scottie Field Recharged 40 or 50. As a community it is our duty to support and
I grew up in Saco and have been a member of this develop EVERYONE here, we support people through
community since 2004. I married into the Glasgow fires and illness, we support our elderly through the
lifestyle and could not be more proud to live anywhere in nursing home, and we need to support our children
the world. Which, if you know my husband, you recognize through the public school facilities.
that living in Glasgow wasn’t up for negotiation. We need to repair the school buildings, we need to
The bond put forth by our school board cannot be ensure continued safety when our kids walk into those
reduced to an academics vs. athletics discussion. When buildings, and we need to secure safe places for our kids
I look back on my youth my academic and athletic to be active and competitive and learn what it means
successes are completely intertwined. Academics to want something and work hard to achieve it. These
contributed to my future as a nurse, and athletics fueled issues are all part of the same picture.
my passion for people. I work side by side with friends I LOVED growing up in a small community. I left
I made as a young kid playing against each other in and gained valuable education and life experience but
basketball. I get hugs from my wonderful elementary my love for this small community brought me home
school teacher when I leave the gym after coaching a where I have served many of you as a nurse for nearly
volleyball match. High school sports laid the foundation 20 years. Investing in the academics and athletics of our
for a lifestyle of being physically active, using exercise youth comes full circle. My husband and brother and I
to treat stress and anxiety, and playing and coaching are examples of that.
sports to bond with my own children. Sincerely,
I share this because I am a huge advocate for loving ~ Brooke Martin GHS Volleyball Head Coach

What the Glasgow School District bond would do

What will the proposed $8.58 Million Dollar Facility This proposed School Bond calls for NEW LED
Improvements Bond include? Lighting on Scottie Field. The new light bars will prove
much more energy efficient and cost effective. They will not
**Day 28 Tidbit**
allow for any quality light to escape the field during evening
What is the current condition of the lights on
events. The proposal calls for the removal of our current
Scottie Field? What will LED lights provide?
light fixtures and the recycling/reusing of our current steel
The lights on Scottie Field are original to the facility;
light poles. Each LED Bar will be specifically engineered
meaning they are now well over 40 years old. Many
to our current poles and altered to match Scottie Field’s
advancements in technology have occurred over the last
specific dimensions and layout. This will allow for total field
four decades. We currently operate with incandescent lights
coverage. Each light pole will also have an LED bar ½ way
at a very high annual cost. Coaches and Administrative
down the pole that is designed for lighting up the Track. This
personnel have to carefully operate these lights when
will allow us to hold Track meets after the sun goes down
turning them on for any evening activities on the field or the
and give us flexibility for many other evening community
track. Currently, turning on our lights without an extended
events. The LED lights will be able to be operated from a
period of time between each bank of lights, would incur a
computer or smartphone from anywhere at any time. They
surcharge that exceeds $2,000+ each time. The district
will be turned on or off as often and as quickly as possible
has had to carefully train staff to avoid any recurrences
without the worries of a steep surcharge.
associated with these surcharges.
Our lights on Scottie Field are reviewed annually and
replaced whenever possible. Unfortunately, many of our
light fixtures are no longer viable and will not operate a new
lightbulb upon repair. Over 25% of our current fixtures no
longer take a light bulb. The condition of our lights have
now begun to affect the field lighting and has resulted in
dark “dead spots” during Friday night Football games.
Our current lights were also designed for evening Football
games and on-field activities only. They were not designed
for twilight track meets or night time events on the track
surface.