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Montana’s Cherry
Blossom Princess!
President of the Montana State
Society, Jayne Visser is pleased to
announce that the Montana State
Society has chosen Ashley Spady as
the 2024 Montana Cherry Blossom
Princess.
Ashley will represent Montana
at the National Cherry Blossom
Festival this week in Washington,
D.C., a tradition celebrating the gift
of friendship, the Sakura (Cherry
Blossom) Trees from Japan in 1912.
“Being selected as this year’s
Montana Cherry Blossom Princess
is an honor, and I am very excited
to embrace the opportunity to Ashley Spady alongside Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan to the
represent our state’s values with United States of America at the Lantern Lighting Opening Ceremony.
enthusiasm and grace. I look representing Montana’s first district, authenticity, and generosity, Ashley
forward to fostering connections Ashley takes pride in contributing is driven to make a meaningful
and celebrating the spirit of unity to positive change in her home impact in the lives of others.
that the Cherry Blossom Festival state and the USA. Beyond politics, Congressman Zinke said,
embodies” says Ashley. her career experience includes “Everyone at Team Zinke is excited
Ashley Spady is a fifth- roles in non-profit early childhood about this honor. A Bozeman,
generation Montanan with a organizations and foster care Montana native, Ashley is a bright
passion for exploration and agencies, reflecting her unwavering and poised young lady who cares
diverse experiences. Having also commitment to advocating for deeply for her community and
lived in California, Tennessee, children and families. Outside of will represent Montana well at the
Ireland, and Washington DC, she work, Ashley finds joy in quality Cherry Blossom Festival. We look
embraces a nomadic spirit while time with her family, immersing forward to celebrating her success
cherishing Montana as her roots. herself in compelling books, and and the fellowship of all the young
Currently serving as the Scheduler embarking on a quest for the ladies serving as ambassadors for
for Congressman Ryan Zinke, perfect espresso. Grounded in faith, their states.”
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Wednesday HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GLASGOW is looking for families of 3
or more to qualify for units. Applications available on our website at
housingauthorityofglasgow.com or at our office. Our hours are 8a-4p Mon-
Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a Thurs and 8a-3p Fridays. CALL FOR DETAILS 406.228.4942
chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a BUZZ
low around 37. West northwest wind 13 to 21 mph, with ST. MARIE CONDO ASSOC. (SMCA) has a job opening beginning April 29,
2024 for a Maintenance Worker. This is a part-time position (12-24 hrs/week)
gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
at $13.00/hr. Applicant will work outside, must be able to use an extension
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers ladder and power tools in a safe manner, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and
before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers between have a valid driver’s license. Generic job application and detailed job duties
8am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, description is available by contacting the SMCA office at Town Hall, 521 6th
with a northwest wind 20 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as Street, St. Marie, MT 59231. (406) 524-3336.
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38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. NOW HIRING: Glasgow Irrigation District is hiring a Ditch Rider. Must be
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. a responsible, hardworking & honest individual to join our team. We are
Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing looking for a LONG term employee. A positive attitude is a MUST. Training
to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high is provided. Starting wage $17.00hr. Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement,
Sick, Holiday, Vacation & Comp time. CALL 228-2346 OR STOP IN FOR
as 33 mph.
AN APPLICATION
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest BUZZ
wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. REYNOLDS MARKET is accepting applications for cashiers, night crew
and deli. Competitive pay and benefits after a probationary period. Become
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East a valued member of the team. CALL 406-228-2633 FOR AN APPLICATION
southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 OR APPLY ONLINE AT www.reynoldsmarket.com (search employment
mph. application on website).
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Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East southeast
HELP WANTED: Part time, must be able to work nights and weekends.
wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south southwest. Wage $12+/hr. APPLY AT SUBWAY IN GLASGOW.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. BUZZ
OILFIELD HELP WANTED must have valid drivers license, reliable
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly transportation, must pass a pre-hire drug test and random tests, must be
sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 9 to 18 mph flexible for scheduling and work 12 hour shifts, must work well with others
becoming west in the afternoon. and follow orders, must be able to be away from home for extended periods
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West of time. CONTACT STEVE FOR MORE INFO AND TO APPLY, 406-942-
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northwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northeast after BUZZ
midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. PROJECT MANAGER POSITION Valley County Health Department: Work
Sunday: with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph toward a healthier Valley County through disease prevention and health
becoming southeast in the afternoon. promotion. Duties include collaborative planning, organizing, and managing
ongoing grant programs to efficiently meet established program goals and
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. objectives, evaluating performance, ensuring program compliance with
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degree AND/OR 5 years’ experience required. This is not an entry-level tending bar, light cleaning, and some kitchen duties. CONTACT DAN
position. Requires a Montana driver’s license. Full time is preferred but will DAUBNER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION
consider hiring a candidate for 30-40 hours per week. This position offers 406-230-2539
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education/experience. Please contact Valley County Health Department SUNNYSIDE GOLF COURSE is seeking a Greenskeeper. Duties
at 501 Court Square #11, Glasgow, MT 59230 or call 406-228-6261 for a include maintaining fairways, greens, tee boxes, and roughs on a
complete job description and application. nine-hole golf course. Must be teachable, mechanically inclined,
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION Valley County Health supervise part-time help. Knowledge and understanding of sprinkler
Department, working jointly with the Sanitarian and Director. The systems is a plus, but training is available. Position would begin
position requires learning the online Montana Immunization system, April 1 and conclude October 31 yearly. Wages DOE and negotiable.
organization, attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork. CONTACT DAN DAUBNER FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN
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of Valley County residents. Full time is preferred but will consider equipment to successfully repair or replace defective parts. Technical
hiring a candidate for 30-40 hours per week. This position offers and mechanical experience. Be able to use diagnostic equipment.
a FULL BENEFIT package with pay starting at $18.00 per hour, Be a productive team player. Be able to work to meet deadlines and
depending on experience. Please contact Valley County Health targets. Be self-motivated and organized. Have valid driver’s license.
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406-228-6261 for a complete job description and application. available after probation-401k with match, Optical dental savings
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HINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL is looking for the following positions weekends off. 8-5 workday. Continued training through Ford Motor
for the 2024-25 school year. •7-12 science •5th/6th elementary •full Company to keep up with the continuous changes in technology.
time custodial •elementary paraprofessional. If you are interested Small town living with many outdoor recreational actives. Submit
in any of these positions, please contact Adam Zopp at 406-364- resume to email [email protected]. CALL IN FOR QUESTIONS
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to work and raise a family. Join us!! VALLEY COUNTY TRANSIT has an opening for a part time
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our residents needs. Please apply if interested, starting wage DOE preemployment drug test, criminal and driving record check. CALL
and is very competitive. PLEASE STOP BY VALLEY VIEW HOME 406-228-8747 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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DURUM is looking for part time evening cook and part time Road Department is looking to hire Permanent Equipment Operator.
server. Starting wage is $14/hour. STOP BY THE DURUM FOR Information and details can be obtained stopping by or calling the
APPLICATION. VALLEY COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT AT 406-228-4233
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THE LOADED TOAD is looking to hire part-time baristas for the MILK RIVER, INC Has positions open for Day Shift and Night Shift.
coffee shop in Glasgow, will be weekdays and weekends, must APPLY AT MILK RIVER INC. 406-228-8412
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have time management skills. STOP BY THE LOADED TOAD AT VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for CNAs for day shift. High paid
527 2ND AVE S., TO PICKUP APPLICATION. wage for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and
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include, but not limited to, Scheduling of bartenders and clubhouse ADMIN OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
staff, Ordering of All Beverages, Beer and Liquor, Ordering of BUZZ
regularly stocked food items, Answering phone calls and booking THOMPSON & SONS is hiring Mechanic wage is DOE. CALL
tee times, Keeping the Clubhouse and surroundings neat, clean, THOMPSON’S 406-228-4801
and stocked as needed. This is a full time seasonal position wage
dependent on experience. CONTACT DAN DAUBNER FOR MORE
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A bit about the National Cherry Blossom Festival
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is a spring on its school grounds in observance of Arbor Day. At
celebration in Washington, D.C., commemorating an Arbor Day speech that Eliza Scidmore attended,
the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry trees Fairchild proposed that the “Speedway” (a now non-
from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city existing route around the D.C. Tidal Basin) be turned
of Washington, D.C. Ozaki gave the trees to enhance into a “Field of Cherries”.
the growing friendship between the United States In 1909, Scidmore decided to raise the money to
and Japan and also celebrate the continued close buy cherry trees and donate them to the District. As
relationship between the two nations. a matter largely of form, on April 5 she wrote a letter
However, the effort to First Lady Helen Herron Taft, wife of newly elected
to bring cherry blossom President Taft, informing her of her plans. Two days
trees to Washington, later, the First Lady responded:
D.C., preceded the Thank you very much for your suggestion
official planting by about the cherry trees. I have taken the matter
several decades. In up and am promised the trees, but I thought
1885, Eliza Ruhamah perhaps it would be best to make an avenue of
Scidmore returned from them, extending down to the turn in the road,
her first trip to Japan as the other part is still too rough to do any
and approached the U.S. planting. Of course, they could not reflect in
Army Superintendent the water, but the effect would be very lovely
of the Office of Public of the long avenue. Let me know what you
Buildings and Grounds think about this.
with the idea of planting Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore By chance, Jōkichi Takamine, the Japanese chemist
(1856–1928) was an
cherry trees along the American journalist and who discovered adrenaline, was in Washington with
reclaimed waterfront travel writer who authored Mr. Kokichi Midzuno, the Japanese consul to New
of the Potomac River. books on Alaska, Japan, York City, on April 8. Informed of a plan to plant
Scidmore, who would Java, China and India. Japanese cherry trees along the Speedway (Ohio
go on to become the first Avenue), Takamine asked if Mrs. Taft would accept an
female board member of the National Geographic additional 2000 trees, while Midzuno suggested that
Society, was rebuffed, though she would continue the trees be given in the name of Tokyo. Takamine and
proposing the idea to every Superintendent for the Midzuno subsequently met with the First Lady, who
next 24 years. Several cherry trees were brought to the accepted the offer of 2000 trees.
region by individuals in this period, including one that During the March 27, 1912 ceremony, First Lady
was the location of a 1905 cherry blossom viewing and Helen Herron Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of
tea party hosted by Scidmore in northwest D.C. Among the Japanese ambassador, planted the first two of
the guests was prominent botanist David Fairchild and these trees on the north bank of the Tidal Basin in
his fiancée Marian, the daughter of inventor Alexander West Potomac Park. These two trees still stand at the
Graham Bell. terminus of 17th Street Southwest, marked by a large
In 1906, David Fairchild imported 1000 cherry plaque.
trees from the Yokohama Nursery Company in Japan The first “Cherry Blossom Festival” was held in
and planted them on his own property in Chevy late 1934 under joint sponsorship by numerous civic
Chase, Maryland. The Fairchilds were pleased with the groups, and in 1935 it officially became a national
results of their planting and in 1907 began promoting annual event. The cherry trees had by this point become
Japanese flowering cherry trees as an ideal tree to plant an established part of the nation’s capital. In 1938, plans
around avenues in the Washington area. On September to cut down trees to clear ground for the Jefferson
26, with the help of the Fairchilds’ friends, the Chevy Memorial prompted a group of women to chain
Chase Land Company ordered 300 Oriental cherry themselves together at the site in protest. A compromise
trees for the Chevy Chase area. In 1908, Fairchild was reached where more trees would be planted along
donated cherry saplings to every D.C. school to plant the south side of the Basin to frame the Memorial. A
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Breakfast
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Border Plains Equipment, Employee-Owned —Glasgow, certified Case IH dealership,MT is currently
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on Saturday, April 13th. Applicants must be able to meet and maintain insurable driving status and
pass pre-employment drug tesng.
The workshop will begin If you are ready to work in a great environment with great people,
at 9 a.m. with a presentation email your resume to [email protected]
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
from MSU Professor and
honeybee researcher Michelle
Flenniken. Michelle Flenniken knows
Following lunch (on a sting or two about bees.
your own, a pizza burger from Park Grove perhaps?) the
afternoon session will start at 1 p.m.
Topics include basics of beekeeping, spring feeding,
splitting hives and swarming prevention, pests and diseases
of honeybees – varroa mite management — and how to
move a colony. The workshop is free, but please contact the
Extension Office at 406-228-6241 or [email protected]
if you plan to attend.
Kevin Hart:
No Longer Safe
Ever argue with a
female and, in the middle
of the argument, you no
longer feel safe because
of her actions? She may
start pacing back and
forth real fast, breathing
out her nose. You know
what my girl does?
When she gets mad, she
starts talking in the third
person. That’s scary as
hell because that’s her
way of telling me that
from this point on, she is
not responsible for none
of her actions.
GLASGOW REDS Join the TEAM!
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