Published by BS Central

515 2nd Ave. S • Glasgow, MT 59230

406-228-4558 • fax: 406-228-4578
[email protected]

Vo
l. 13
Mo
nda 0 25
y, January 6, 2

Robert Martin, Jeanine Markle, Drew Markle, Linda Allie, Danielle Anderson, Doris Leader, Beth Knodel, and
Jeremiah Hopstad, who takes the helm. Thanks to all those years of dedication, Shep, it was fun working with you!

Shep passes the torch, here are the GHS Trust Trustees
At a class reunion in 1964, was the dream of those classmates promote learning and community
members of the Glasgow High that the fund would thrive and service.
School Class of 1938 literally “passed become a powerful, positive force Sixty years later, the trust now
the hat” to collect money to start a in the community for generations to holds assets valued over $12 million
fund that would help GHS graduates come. They hoped that it would also dollars, and it has awarded over $3
pay for their higher education. It serve as an inspiration to others to continued on page 2
 BUZZIFIEDS
BUZZ
FOR SALE 2020 1/2 Ton GMC Denali 4 door 4x4 Loaded, all options.
CALL JOHN BRENDEN 406-783-5394
BUZZ
APT. FOR RENT: Large single level unit. 2 bed, 1½ bath. Laundry room,
A/C. QUIET, City of Glasgow. Small pets considered. $795/mo. Will be
available around Jan. 1 360-750-6746
BUZZ
FOR RENT 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in Glasgow. $600/mo. + matching
security deposit. Has fridge, oven/stove. On-site washer & dryer. Utilities are
electric & gas. Off-street parking. CALL 406-228-2114 FOR MORE INFO.
BUZZ

GHS Trust continued from front

million dollars in financial aid to over 800 different

Here we
GHS graduates. There is no question that their dream
has come true.

go,2025!
For forty-three of those sixty years, Linda
Shepherd Allie has had a seat at the table as Trustee,
Chief Recording Officer, and Publicity Chairperson.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. North northwest She concluded her tenure in December. At a recent
wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. retirement gathering with her colleagues, Allie said,
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the trust
between -5 and 5. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph all these years. I am grateful for the opportunity I was
in the afternoon. given, and I am confident that the trust is in good hands.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light Besides, you are my friends, and it was fun.”
southeast wind. Allie’s position as Trustee will be filled by Jeremiah
Wednesday: A chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then Hopstad, a 1996 GHS graduate who earned a degree in
a chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Finance and Marketing from Montana State University-
Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 9 to 14 Bozeman. He is married to Glasgow native Amy Bell
mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Hopstad, M.D., and the couple has three children in
Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of Glasgow schools. Upon his election, Hopstad said, “I’m
less than a half inch possible.
excited to be part of the trust, and I’m ready to get to
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a work.”
chance of freezing rain between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly The Glasgow High School Educational Trust awards
cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph,
financial aid to GHS graduates pursuing degrees and/or
with gusts as high as 26 mph.
certifications at colleges and trade schools throughout
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest
the nation. Trust awards are not traditional scholarships
wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
only for those with very high grade-point averages. All
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West GHS graduates who are attending an accredited college
northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable
or trade school and are in good academic standing are
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southeast encouraged to apply. The aid is granted through a semi-
wind 5 to 10 mph.
annual application process administered by the trustees.
Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around Applicants must have completed one-year of
21. college or one semester of trade school, be full-time
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with students, either on campus or online, and show steady
a high near 30. West northwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with progress toward completion of a degree or certification.
gusts as high as 31 mph.
The application, which lists additional requirements
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. that must be met, is available at www.ghsedutrust.org.
Sunday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. continued on page 4
 BUZZIFIEDS
THREE STORAGE RENTALS AVAILABLE 1 is a 12’w x 50’d 1 is a 12’w BUZZ
x 10’d; 1 is a 12’w x 25’d. CALL 406-785-7100 & LEAVE YOUR NAME, DURUM is hiring a full time/part time dishwasher, Nights. $13.50 per hour
PHONE NUMBER & I will call as soon as I can. Location is in Nashua at APPLY AT DURUM RESTAURANT
Arthur’s Mini Storage Rentals. BUZZ
BUZZ VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for a Fulltime LPN or RN to assist us with
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GLASGOW is looking for families of 3 caring for our amazing residents. We do offer very competitive wages along
or more to qualify for units. Applications available on our website at with shift differentials. PLEASE VISIT OUR FACILITY AND PICK UP AN
housingauthorityofglasgow.com or at our office. Our hours are 8a-4p Mon- APPLICATION IF INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR AMAZING FAMILY.
Thurs and 8a-3p Fridays. CALL FOR DETAILS 406.228.4942 BUZZ
BUZZ VALLEY VIEW HOME is now hiring for a Full-Time Housekeeping & Full
Caring Hands Thrift Store has an opening for a part-time employee. Time Laundry Aide. Starting wage is dependent upon experience. If you are
Hours will be 2-3 days per week or 5 afternoons per week. Duties include interested in this position and looking for financial stability and employment
sorting donations, putting out items on the floor, steaming and other duties with staff that truly work like a team PLEASE COME BY VALLEY VIEW
assigned by the manager. Applications are available at the Thrift Store. HOME AND PICK UP AN APPLICATION
BUZZ BUZZ
EXPERIENCED MECHANIC wage DOE stop at Thompson & Sons to MILK RIVER, INC Has positions open for Day Shift and Night Shift.
apply. CALL 406-228-4801 FOR MORE INFO Monitor and assist developmentally disabled individuals with daily life skills
BUZZ (housekeeping, chores, laundry, personal hygiene, and meal prep). Escort
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL: The Helland Law Firm is seeking individuals to activities and assist in socialization skills. Prepare meals and
a full-time legal assistant or paralegal to join their office. Experience in maintain a clean and healthy environment in the home/facility. Implement,
the legal field is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. run, and document programs and objectives as assigned. Run maintenance
Candidates must possess excellent organizational and communication on completed programs. APPLY AT MILK RIVER INC. 406-228-8412
skills and be proficient in the Office Suite apps. Salary is dependent on BUZZ
experience, benefits include paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation, VALLEY VIEW HOME is interested in hiring a new Full Time Dietary Cook/
and retirement. Please send a cover letter and resume, or any inquiries Aide! If you are looking for a close knit family like team to work with then this
to [email protected]. is it! Our wages are very competitive depending on experience. PLEASE
BUZZ VISIT VALLEY VIEW FOR AN APPLICATION SOON!
GLASGOW SCHOOLS BUS DRIVER & SUBS : Route Bus Driver: School- BUZZ
year job at 20 hrs/week minimum. Wages $23.93-$29.14/hr (DOE). $1500 THE HINSDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT is looking for the following positions:
bonus, retirement, & paid leave. All sub positions needed. To apply go to: 1. Assistant Cook (full or part-time); 2. Custodian (full or part-time); 3.
www.glasgow.k12.mt.us - click on employment tab. FOR QUESTIONS Long-term substitute for PK/K (maternity leave Dec. - Feb); 4. Long-term
CALL 406-228-2406. (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER) substitute for 1st/2nd (maternity leave Dec. - Feb); 5. Route and activity
BUZZ bus drivers. *Pay is dependent on experience. Benefits are available for
HELP OUT YOUR COMMUNITY! Become part of the Valley County Transit all employees who work over 20 hours per week. Please contact: Adam
team. We have an opening for a full-time employee. Benefits include health Zopp, Superintendent at 406-364-2314 or email: superintendent@hinsdale.
& life insurance, retirement, sick, vacation and holiday pay and more. No k12.mt.us
CDL required to start; we will help you to get it within 90 days of hire. People BUZZ
skills and good driving record are required. Will be subject to preemployment REYNOLDS MARKET is accepting applications for cashiers, night crew and
drug test, criminal and driving record check. CALL 406-228-8747 FOR deli. Competitive pay and benefits after a probationary period. Become a
MORE INFORMATION. valued member of the team. CALL 406-228-2633 FOR AN APPLICATION
BUZZ OR APPLY ONLINE AT www.reynoldsmarket.com (search employment
JOIN THE TEAM! Do you like money? Would you like more of it? Great!! application on website).
Join the team! The Cottonwood is looking for motivated, reliable and BUZZ
organized individuals to add to our team. We have openings for Part- HI-LINE FORD INC in Glasgow MT is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to
time/Fill-in Front Desk. Part time/Fill in worker for the front desk we have add to our crew. Diagnose faults in vehicles using diagnostic equipment
an opening from 2-10pm, Friday-Sunday. BlueCross BlueShield Health to successfully repair or replace defective parts. Technical and mechanical
Insurance, Aflac Secondary Insurance, Vision & Dental allotment, Holiday experience. Be able to use diagnostic equipment. Be a productive team
Pay/Paid Time Off, on premise discounts, bonuses, IRA Retirement w/ player. Be able to work to meet deadlines and targets. Be self-motivated
Employer Match STOP BY COTTONWOOD INN TO APPLY. and organized. Have valid driver’s license. Pay is competitive with market
BUZZ depending on experience. Benefits available after probation-401k with
HELP WANTED: Part time, must be able to work nights and weekends. match, Optical dental savings with match, health insurance partially
Wage $12+/hr. APPLY AT SUBWAY IN GLASGOW. company paid. 5 day week-weekends off. 8-5 workday. Continued training
BUZZ through Ford Motor Company to keep up with the continuous changes in
**DELIVERY/FLOOR ASSOCIATE** Seeking a motivated and reliable technology. Small town living with many outdoor recreational actives. Submit
individual to join our team as a Delivery/Floor Associate at Markle’s resume to email [email protected]. CALL IN FOR QUESTIONS JOSH
Warehouse. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation AT 406-228-2141 OR 866-528-2141
of our furniture/appliance store by assisting with deliveries and providing BUZZ
customer service on the sales floor. Prior experience in delivery a plus. VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for CNAs for day shift. High paid wage
Must have a good driving record and the ability to lift heavy objects, as for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and certify anyone
this position involves manual labor. PLEASE STOP BY THE MARKLE’S who wants to become a CNA as well. Starting wage for trainees is $15.00
WAREHOUSE OR MARKLE’S ACE HARDWARE FOR AN APPLICATION. hourly. PLEASE SWING BY VALLEY VIEW HOME ADMIN OFFICE FOR
BUZZ AN APPLICATION AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
GHS Trust continued from page 2 Glasgow High School Educational Trust awarded
financial aid for the Spring 2025 semester only to the
It must be completed properly, thoroughly, and following students in honor (IHO), memory (IMO),
submitted on time to be considered. Financial need or recognition (IRO) of the name(s) following theirs:
has always been a primary consideration; therefore, First-time recipients: Riley Smith, Montana
the trust has established levels of support to meet Technological University, IMO Gary F. Martin; Lane
students’ diverse needs, and it distributes the funds Thompson, Montana State University, IRO Stannebein
available accordingly. Application deadlines are July Family; Addison Zoanni, Paul Mitchell the School,
1st and October 15th of each year. IRO Ione and Phyllis Kleppin.
In addition to the awards made to students,
the Glasgow High School Educational Trust also Second-time recipients: Wilson Overby, BYU-
purchases equipment, uniforms, and other support Idaho, IMO Glyn Bamford; Blair Westby, Montana
materials for Glasgow High School that cannot be State University, IMO Dean L. Rusher.
financed by traditional taxpayer-funded sources. Third-time recipient: Emmalynn Page, South
Every department of GHS has received such awards, Dakota State University, IMO Harold H. and Irene W.
which benefit every student across the curriculum Smith.
throughout his or her years of study. These additions
and improvements also benefit members of the larger These awards are in addition to those granted last
community when they attend activities at the school July for both semesters of the 2024-2025 academic
or use the school’s facilities for special events. To date, year to 21 other students.
the trust has granted GHS over $325,000 for these As the New Year begins, the Glasgow High School
requests. Educational Trust thanks its many supporters for the
Since its humble beginnings in 1964, the Glasgow sixty years of generosity and loyalty that have made its
High School Educational Trust has received donations progress possible.
of all sizes from people across the country and from The Class of 1938 had as its class motto Thoreau’s
all walks of life. Many of them have been made in charge: “Not only must we be good, but we must also
honor, memory, or recognition of a specific individual, be good for something.” With true Scottie Pride, it
organization, or event. Contributions to the trust that may be said: “Mission Accomplished.”
total $500 or more in the name of a specific individual
or organization allow for a one-time gift to be awarded
in that name. Donations of $10,000 or more allow for
an ongoing naming opportunity on a regular basis.
Information about how to donate is available on the
trust’s webpage at www.ghsedutrust.org
At its recent semi-annual regular meeting, the Date &Time Location
January 7, 2025 FMDH Nurses’ Station
Thank You
Your providers ask that you come
We would like
to express our THE DINING and sit with a nurse to complete
appreciation ROOM IS all the necessary paperwork and
for your TEMPORARILY consents for admission
thoughtfulness CLOSED BEFORE your baby is delivered.
and acts of Dec. 22nd - Jan. 8th
kindness during @4pm
this difficult We will have limited
time. menu during lounge
Sincerely, hours until 10pm
Bill Rathert
Family
Smith River permit applications available until February 15
Applications for a permit to float the Smith
River are available and will be accepted through Feb.
15, 2025. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 19,
2025.
Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote
location and excellent fishing, floating the Smith
River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor
recreation experiences. Permits are required to float
the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker
and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a
lottery drawing. Parties of up to 15 people can float
with one permit. A person applying for a Smith River
permit must be a minimum of 12 years of age at the
time they submit their permit application. There is
no age restriction to participate on a Smith River
float trip.
Applicants can apply for a Smith River float For those who have been able to enjoy floating the Smith, they say
permit online beginning Jan. 2 through the Montana there’s nothing like it — 59 miles of pure bliss!
Fish, Wildlife & Parks Automated Licensing System, and pay with Alternative Technology) machine, which has been
a $15 non-refundable permit application fee. Successful Smith installed at the Eden Bridge take-out.
River applicants will be notified via email shortly after the For more information about Smith River State Park visit:
permit drawing is conducted on Feb. 19, 2025. stateparks.mt.gov/smith-river/
Links within the notification email to successful Be sure to check out the frequently-asked questions, and
applicants will allow them to download and print their should you be lucky enough to draw a permit, good for you!
float permit, as well as access vital and detailed information
regarding their upcoming Smith River float. Results will
also be available online at stateparks.mt.gov. Those who
receive a permit will be contacted by phone two days prior
to their scheduled launch date to complete the registration
process, which includes declaring boat camps and paying the
appropriate float fees.
In addition to the permit drawing, the public may
purchase as many $5 Super Permit chances as they wish.
Montana State Parks issues one Super Permit each year
through a separate lottery. The recipient of the Super Permit
will be allowed to launch on any date of their choosing for that
float season.
The opportunity to purchase chances for the Smith
River Super Permit will be available from Jan. 2 through April
1, 2025. The Super Permit drawing will take place on April 4,
2025. Super permit chances may be purchased online through
FWP’s Automated Licensing System.
As a reminder, all float parties, private and commercial,
will be required to pack out their human waste from the Smith
River corridor, and floaters will need to pack portable toilet
systems. To see a list of FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided
toilets that will be allowed. Alternative waste disposal systems,
including bag systems, such as Clean Waste and RESTOP2,
will not be allowed. Floaters can clean and sanitize their
portable toilet system with a SCAT (Sanitizing Containers
 GLASGOW 7thAnnual
SCHOOL MENU
TUESDAY Chili
Breakfast
Cereal • PBJ Sandwich Cook Off
Oranges • Milk Saturday
Lunch January 11
Macaroni & Cheese • Ham
Peas • Rosy Applesauce Cooking on site from 1-4 PM
Free Chili for the Public at 4 PM
Dinner Bun • Milk ~ Bar Opens at 10 AM ~
$25 per team
100% Payback
Pays Top 3 Places
+ People’s Choice
12 Team Limit
To sign up or get the rules,
contact Bar Manager
Amanda James 406-263-7794,
Marisa 406-230-0744
or Lindsey 406-942-0452
Or e-mail to [email protected]

TUESDAY
SOUPS: Potato ∙ Chili
SPECIALS:
Cheeseburger
Soft Shell Taco

Dine at the “O”

228-8006

NOTICE
Due to a current
staffing shortage,
Valley County Transit
will not be operating
their on-call after
hours service from
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
and their 8:00 pm
Saint Marie Run
until further notice.
We Sincerely Apologize
for the inconvenience
this may cause, and
hope to resume normal
hours soon.
 A few PRCA
calendars left
The Montana PRCA
Finals gets underway in
Great Falls this weekend,
and The Glasgow Rodeo
Club still has a few
calendars left. Available
for $30 each, Montana Pro
Rodeo gives money away
EVERY day of the year.
The big money drawings
(5,000, 2,500, 1,500) will
be held Saturday night
Call Myron at 406-672-
4095 to get one!

It’s official!
In a ceremony this
morning to formally count
the Electoral College
vote — the last step in
making President-elect
Donald Trump’s 2024
victory official with Vice
President Kamala Harris
having the unpleasant
An attorney had just finished a 100 stuck to it. Immediately the lawyers task of presiding over the
consultation with an elderly, nearly keen legal mind realized he was faced confirmation.
blind widow, for which he charged her with a vital ethical question: Suppose Kamela was
$100. The widow opened her purse and Should he tell his partner? cackling... Bwah-ha-ha!
removed a $100 bill. When the lawyer
accepted it, he noticed there was another
 OBITUARY
Carolynn Koester In the last few years, as Carolynn’s physical and
Carolynn Dayle Koester of Killdeer, mental strength were failing, the strength of
Saskatchewan passed away in Assiniboia, her love for family and friends never failed.
SK on December 30, 2024 at the age of Carolynn is survived by her loving
77. Carolynn was born on January 31, husband, Ellis, daughter Elaine (Kelly), son
1947 to Clarence and Charlotte (Barnett) Merlin (Renee), daughter-in-law Jamie,
Furhman in Glasgow, Montana; she sister Kathleen, brothers Roger (Linda),
was the second child in a family of six. Brian (Deneen), Miles (Karen), sisters-in-
Carolynn grew up on the family farm law Pat Fuhrman, Shannon (David) Yates,
and graduated from Opheim High School grandchildren Dylan (Tiffany), Kalynn,
in 1965. After Carolynn graduated from high Trey, Trevyn, Kole, Rylee, Brandon, Tyson,
school, she attended college in Missoula, Montana. Dillon, Payton, great-grandchildren Elliott, Luna,
She was well known in the Opheim community for her Ellanore, Emmett, Xavier, Xia and numerous relatives
musical abilities, especially her piano and organ playing. (she was a Fuhrman with over 50 Fuhrman cousins)
Carolynn married John Soper in 1966; they had two and good friends.
children, son, Wesley Dale and daughter, Elaine Carol. Carolynn was predeceased by her mother and
Carolynn and John were later divorced. father, Charlotte and Clarence, brother Robert, son
While working at Gordon’s Foods in Glasgow, a Kent, son Wesley, Ellis’s parents Merle and Ivan,
handsome Canadian Farmer asked her out on a date. brothers-in-law Dennis and Trevor, and sister-in-law,
She said yes. On July 5th, 1986, Carolynn married the Ivanne.
love of her life, Ellis Koester, and moved with him to his Ellis, Elaine and Merlin would like to send a special
farm near Killdeer, Saskatchewan. She helped raise his Thank You to the Assiniboia Union Hospital Integrated
two sons, Merlin Ellis and Kent Loren. She loved them Facility – Long Term Care and all their caring staff. The
as if they were her own. Carolynn helped Ellis with the care that was provided to their wife and mother was
farming, cattle, chickens, pigs, llamas, dogs, cats, and beyond amazing.
most of all, her favorite - the sheep. During this time, In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the
Carolynn also worked with home care. Killdeer Community Hall, Killdeer, SK or to the Assiniboia
Carolynn and Ellis were very active in the Killdeer Auxiliary for Long Term Care, Assiniboia, SK.
community. They were dedicated to the Killdeer Hall Funeral Service were held Monday, January 6,
(both old and new) and were involved with the Sheep 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Killdeer Community Hall
Exhibition held in Assiniboia. In her ‘spare’ time, she Interment will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025
grew a huge garden, baked homemade bread, cinnamon at 11:00 am at Highland Cemetery, Glasgow, MT.
rolls and other goodies and she was a pro at homemade Fellowship and lunch to follow (venue pending). Fond
sauerkraut. She had her mother’s kraut crock and memories and expressions of sympathy for the Koester
cutter. Carolynn’s grandchildren spent many hours with family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com.
her and Ellis at the farm, enjoying the life that their Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service,
Grandparents loved. Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373

Feeling overwhelmed?
Moving to Prairie Ridge, The
Manor, or Valley View?
LET US HELP.
Helping Senior Adults with their move
RATES:
$150/hr: Room to room in the same location
$200/hr: Moving from home to Prairie Ridge,
The Manor or Valley View
$250/hr: Moving from home to a different house
Call Shawn Beard • 230-1025