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Did she win? (part 2)

Did Valley County’s very own Shaylin Barnett win the in Poplarville, Mississippi? Yes, Shay got the job done,
one-year contract for the “Horse Help Train-Off” held pictured here with Michael Gascon - The Horse Guru!
 Now in Service for Phyllis Peck-Huston
the deep Phyllis Peck-Huston,

freeze
92, of Glasgow passed
away January 8, 2024
A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect north of the Missouri at Frances Mahon
River through 5PM Friday and south of the Missouri Deaconess Hospital
River from 7PM this evening to 5PM Friday for wind with family by her side.
chills of 20 to 40 below which could cause frostbite on Family will receive
exposed skin within 30 minutes or less. friends Friday, January
12, 2024 from 5-7:00
Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. Wind chill values
p.m. at Bell Mortuary.
between -10 and -20. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Total Family will receive
daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch friends Friday, January
possible. 12, 2024, from 5-7:00
Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around -16. p.m. at Bell Mortuary.
Wind chill values between -25 and -35. East northeast Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January
wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 13, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow,
New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Montana with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will
Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing take place in Highland Cemetery. Condolences may be
snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high left at bellmortuarymontana.com.
near -7. Wind chill values between -30 and -40. North
northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as
23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow
A note from Kim Girard
accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Due to forecasted frigid temperatures, there will
be NO Learn to Skate classes on Fri Jan 12 and Sat Jan
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly
13. Classes will be rescheduled.

Letter to the Buzz

cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a
low around -29. Wind chill values between -40 and -50.
Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22
mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.
Responding to Mark and Char
Sunny and cold, with a high near -16. Northwest wind Arneson’s letter to the Buzz
11 to 14 mph.
In reference to the January 9 letter to the Buzz
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -31. from Mark and Char Arneson concerning the Refuse
Northwest wind around 9 mph.
District; the snide insults directed at Commissioner
Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -11. Armstrong certainly do the authors no credit. In our
West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as
opinion, Valley County has been very blessed these
18 mph.
past five years to have had Mary’s experience, work
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -25. West
ethic, and talents at work.
northwest wind around 10 mph.
We would be happy to respond in detail to the issues
M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near
raised by the Arnesons; we welcome you to call or stop
-3. West wind around 9 mph.
in. Over the past several years, the Commissioners have
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. addressed many of the same issues in public meetings,
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. West wind around
7 mph.
on Under the Big Sky, and in print.
Additionally, Refuse District Board meetings
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy,
normally occur every third Tuesday at 3:00 pm and the
with a high near 16. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph,
with gusts as high as 18 mph. public is encouraged to attend. Minutes and agendas
of all our meetings, County financials, and our phone
Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a
low around -1. numbers are on our Valley County website. We welcome
your calls.
Wednesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a
high near 15.
~ Commissioners John Fahlgren and Paul Tweten
 BUZZIFIEDS

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FOR INFO. BUZZ
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FOR RENT 2 bedroom house. Full basement with washer & dryer hookups. for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and certify anyone
1 mile west of Glasgow. No pets, no smokers. Deposit and references who wants to become a CNA as well. Starting wage for trainees is $15.00
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(406)-648-7244 Monthly Reports
BUZZ Quarterly Reports • Payroll
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GLASGOW is looking for families of 3 Tax Preparation
or more to qualify for units. Applications available on our website at Individual • Partnership
housingauthorityofglasgow.com or at our office. Our hours are 8a-4p Mon- Corporation
Thurs and 8a-3p Fridays. CALL FOR DETAILS 406.228.4942 Non-Profits • All State Returns
BUZZ 330 Hinsdale Rd N
Hinsdale, MT 59241
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BUZZ
NORVAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE has an opening for a full time
Accounts Payable/Communications Specialist. This person will handle
our member services and communications, monthly newsletter, accounts
payable and more. For a full description, requirements and how to apply
visit www.norval.coop or call 406-228-9351 or email Marie Donaldson at
[email protected]. NorVal Electric is an equal opportunity employer.
BUZZ
***URGENT NEED*** GLASGOW SCHOOLS: Route Bus Drivers-
$23.01-$28.02/hr. (DOE) & $1,500 sign-on bonus. Substitutes needed
in all areas. For more information and to apply go to: www.glasgow.k12.
mt.us and click on employment tab. FOR QUESTIONS CALL 406-228-
2406. (EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER) FWP Upland Gamebird Hunting
BUZZ
VALLEY COUNTY POSITION Permanent Part-Time Clerk (20-30 hours per Regulations Meetings
week). Valley County Justice Court. Performs clerical duties for the court, From 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
including preparing court documents, filing, preparing reports, maintaining
files, scheduling appointments, maintaining financial records, customer Tuesday, Jan. 16, Glendive
service skills. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE AT JUSTICE COURT. This position will remain open until filled.
Dawson Community College,
BUZZ Ullman Center, Room 102
VALLEY COUNTY TRANSIT has an opening for a part time employee
that could become full time. Benefits include sick, vacation and holiday
Wednesday, Jan. 17 Scobey
pay. Must be able to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire. People skills and Scobey High School
good driving record are required. Will be subject to preemployment drug
test, criminal and driving record check. CALL 406-228-8747 FOR MORE Open discussion on upland game bird
INFORMATION. hunting and concerns
BUZZ
POSITION AVAILABLE Blade Operator Position. The Valley County Road A virtual option will be available, please
Department is looking to hire Permanent Equipment Operator. Information check the FWP website to learn more:
and details can be obtained stopping by or calling the VALLEY COUNTY
ROAD DEPARTMENT AT 406-228-4233 www.fwp.mt.gov
BUZZ Questions? Call 406-228-3700
 OBITUARY
Doris Franzen Theresa (Allen)
Doris Bertha (Johnston) Franzen of Glasgow, Sevareid of
Montana died peacefully on January 6, 2024, at the Belgrade, MT;
age of 87, at Valley View Nursing Home with family grandchildren:
at her side. Albert (Brittney)
Doris was born in Middle River Village, Franzen, Tom
Minnesota, on July 15, 1936, to Clifford Jerome ( M e l i s s a )
Johnston and Ida Elizabeth (Anderson) Johnston. Leckie, Tim Jr
She was the oldest of ten children. (Saralyn) Potter,
The family moved to Flaxville, Montana in Marie (Jeremy)
1938. From there they moved to Poplar for a short Donaldson, Katie
time before moving to the Fort Peck Dam project. Potter, Fred
In 1942 the family moved to Glasgow when Doris (Katy) Potter, Jerad Thelen, Britney Thelen, Nicole
started school. In 1944, the growing family moved (Dan) Cole, Christopher Remus, Sabrina (Chris)
to Opheim where Doris’ Uncle Red had purchased a Coyne, Amanda (Jose) Cruz, Jay (Aundrea) Jones,
farm northwest of Opheim. In 1948, the family made Roman Franzen, Sam Franzen, Adam (Kayla Meyer)
the permanent move back to Glasgow. Gilbreath, Ashleigh Knaff, Raymond (Kaitlin)
Doris graduated from Glasgow High School in Monterde, Mateo Monterde, Kayla (Travis) Haxton
1954 and married the love of her life on July 1, 1954. and Ryan (Bridget) Sevareid; 33 great-grandchildren
She had to get permission from her parents to marry and numerous nieces and nephews. Doris would
Albert George Franzen. Eight children were born to often look at her legacy and say, “I am so blessed.”
this marriage of 65 years. Pallbearers – Albert Franzen, Tom Leckie, Tim
Once all those kids went to school, Doris started in Potter Jr, Fred Potter, Jerad Thelen, Christopher
the workforce with the Glasgow Police Department Remus, Sam Franzen, Ryan Sevareid and Adam
where she worked for 25 years. She spent many Gilbreath.
years volunteering in the community with Friends Honorary Pallbearers – Police Chiefs Tom Grewe,
of the Pioneer Museum, research and publication of Emery Brelje, Bob West, and the rest of the law
Footprints in the Valley, the Heritage Wall project, enforcement community; Butch and Deb Heitman
and the annual mass mailing to raise funds for the and Craig and Julie Lawson.
museum. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Mom was always thinking of others by sending out Doris’ favorite charities: The Friends of the Pioneer
cards and letters of support and well wishes. Museum, Valley County Hope Project, Valley County
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sheriffs Dept, Glasgow Police Dept, Long Run
Albert, her parents Clifford and Ida, brothers: Bud, Fire Dept, Glasgow Fire Dept or Montana Special
Dick, Gary, and Allen; and sisters, Betty, and Judy. Olympics.
Doris is survived by her sisters: Shirley, Faye, and A rosary will be prayed on Monday, January 15,
Penny; sister-in-law, Rita; children: Rollie (Lorie) 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church
Franzen, of Cape Coral, FL, Brenda (Butch) Leckie of in Glasgow, Montana. Funeral Mass will at be held
Glasgow, Ann (Tim) Potter of Glasgow, Sharon (Nick) 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at St. Raphael’s
Thelen of Kenmare, ND, Louise (Clem) Lemieux of Catholic Church with burial following in Highland
Glasgow, Linda (Jimmy) Kuich of Spanaway, WA, Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at
Bridger (Thelma) Franzen of Monarch, MT and bellmortuarymontana.com
Scotsmen lose a thriller three-pointer with 45 seconds to play. Wilke was good on
one of two free throws to end the half.
By Mike Brandt Babb scored twice early in the third to give the Scotties
Whenever Glasgow and Malta clash, fans can expect a 34-26 lead. The Mustangs went 4 for 6 at the line to close
a good battle. The Scotties and Mustangs had fans on the the gap to 35-29. Babb buried a three-ball but the Mustangs
edge of their seats or maybe even standing biting their nails galloped back and battled behind Wilke’s five points to tie
Saturday night at the Malta High School gymnasium. the game at 40 with 59 seconds left in the third. Brenden
Malta sneaked past Glasgow for a 55-52 win in a game snaked a three for the Mustangs first lead since the first
that the Scotties had chances to get a win. Glasgow was hurt quarter. Malta had taken a 4-0 lead. Babb scored before the
when Myles Yoakam fouled out early in the fourth quarter. third period ended, but the Scotties trailed 43-42.
Another factor in the game was the Malta defense holding Cade Hudyma and Babb had a bucket each early in
6-foot-6 freshman Cade Hudyma to four points in the the fourth for a 46-43 advantage. Hammond completed the
fourth. old fashion three-point play to tie the game. Brenden gave
“Myles fouled out with six minutes to go. He spreads Malta a two point edge, but Cade Hudyma and Babb put
the floor for us and he’s our post-entry guy, so that kind of the Scotties back on top 50-48 only to have Hammond tie
threw us for a loop, offensively and defensively,” said Head the game. Wilke’s steal and bucket had the Mustangs back
Coach Paul Yoakam. “But we still had our five guys we on top. Richards’ bucket tied the game for the last time.
wanted out there. We’re six deep right now, so we still have Then it was all Malta for the final three points of the contest.
five guys. We definitely missed having him out there.” Babb had a career-high 28 points and seven rebounds
Myles Yoakam is also a good three-point shooter and in leading Glasgow. Cade Hudyma added 11 points and had
the Scotties rely on him for two or more long range bombs 12 boards, Yoakam had six points, Richards four points and
a game. eight rebounds, and Connor Hudyma three points.
Glasgow (3-5, 1-1) had a good defensive game against Brenden paced Malta with 19 points, Wilke followed
the Mustangs. with 17, Hammond had 13, and Duke Williamson six.
Coach Yoakam said that Toryn Richards probably Malta connected on 20 of 50 field goals. after going 8
had the best defensive game of his career against the of 30 in the first half. The Scotties hit 22 of 54 with 12 of 27
Mustangs. coming in the first half.
“I don’t think (Bodhi) Brenden scored on Toryn, Glendive (2-5) pulled away from the Scotties in the
maybe a couple times. Most of his points came on some fast fourth quarter for a 63-48 win Friday night.
breaks, but Toryn did a good job of holding him down,” said “They made a run at us in the fourth with some spurts,”
Yoakam. “Wyatt (Babb) was fifty percent (field goals) and said Yoakam. “We were flat and they were hot before we
did a good job on (Treyton) Wilke, who is their second best could get it under control.”
player. He held him down. Wyatt had some big shots for us The Red Devils held a slim 42-39 advantage going into
down the stretch for us.” the fourth period. Glendive opened the frame with a 7-0
Yoakam knew that Malta would be tough as expected run. Babb scored to end the run, but the Red Devils went on
and a good battle. another run, this time an eight point run for a 58-41 lead.
“It was what we expected,” he said. “It came down to Babb scored twice and Nick Solorzano drained a three-ball
who made their shots at the end.” before the buzzer. Glendive outscored the Scotties 21-9 in
Wilke went to the line where he made one of two free the final period.
throws to give the Mustangs a three point edge. Babb had Glendive held leads of 20-15 and 30-25 in the first half.
the last shot, but the junior missed his three-point attempt. Babb led the Scotties with a game-high 18 points
Brenden broke a 52-52 tie with his bucket with 4.6 seconds on 9 of 25 shots and had 11 boards and four assists. Cade
to play. Hudyma followed with 15 points and nine rebounds,
Babb, who went 12 for 24 from the floor, took charge Solorzano had six points, Connor four points and seven
of the offense in the first quarter. He scored nine straight rebounds, Yoakam three points,and Richards two.
points to give the Scotties a 14-7 lead. Richards and Connor Carter Amsler scored 14 points for Glendive
Hudyma had a bucket each to finish the period. Malta had Poplar (4-2, 1-0) is the only scheduled game for the
taken a 7-5 lead. Scotties this week. Glasgow hosts the Indians Friday night.
Cade Hudyma made it 20-7 in the second frame, but “Poplar is senior heavy. They have three guards that
Dawson Hammon ended the Scotties 15-0 run with his have played since they were freshmen,” said Yoakam. “They
bucket at the 7:11 mark. have experience and push the ball. They have played a lot of
Malta (5-1, 2-0) slowly fought its way back into the games together. It’s going to take a full team effort to beat
game, but still trailed 30-24 at the break. Yoakam drilled a them.”
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You know your getting older when...
• You and your teeth don’t sleep together.
• Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and
discover you aren’t wearing any.
• At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and
you’re not eating cereal.
• Your back goes out but you stay home.
• When you wake up looking like your driver’s license
picture.
• It takes two tries to get up from the couch.
• When your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio.
• When happy hour is a nap.
• When you’re on vacation and your energy runs out before
your money does..
• When you say something to your kids that your mother
said to you and you always hated it.
Little Johnny wanted to
• When all you want for your birthday is to not be reminded go to the zoo and pestered
of your age. his parents for days. Finally
• When you step off a curb and look down one more time to his mother talked his
make sure the street is still there. reluctant father into taking
• Your idea of weight lifting is standing up. him.
“So how was it?” his
• It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired.
mother asked when they
• Your memory is shorter and your complaining lasts longer. returned home.
• Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr. Markle’s Warehouse “Great,” Little Johnny
• You sit in a rocking chair and can’t get it going. has an opening for a replied.
“Did you and your
• The pharmacist has become your new best friend. Delivery/Floor Associate. father have a good time?”
• Getting ‘lucky’ means you found your car in the parking Must be available Saturday’s. asked his mother.
lot. Stop in and pick up an application. “Yeah, Daddy especially
• The twinkle in your eye is merely a reflection from the sun liked it,” exclaimed Little
on your bifocals. Johnny excitedly, especially
• It takes twice as long - to look half as good. when one of the horses came
home at 30 to 1!”
• Everything hurts, and what doesn’t hurt - doesn’t work.
• You look for your glasses for half an hour and they were
on your head the whole time.
• You sink your teeth into a steak - and they stay there.
• You give up all your bad habits and still don’t feel good.
• You have more patience, but it is actually that you just
don’t care anymore.
• You finally get your head together and your body starts
falling apart.
• You wonder how you could be over the hill when you don’t
even remember being on top of it.
 he remained until his
Melford Arrotta, 97, passed away peacefully on December retirement.
29, 2023. He was born to Antonio and Lillian Arrotta Melford was proud of
February 18, 1926, in Bainville, Montana. His father was being a Christian, a good
a section crew foreman for the Great Northern Railroad citizen, and civic-minded,
and in Melford’s early years the family lived in Culbertson often contributing time
and Saco. They moved to Tampico when Melford was and resources to many
in grade school and he graduated from Glasgow High causes. He served on the
School in the class of 1944. Board of Directors for
Melford served in the Navy in Texas on a team The Cottonwood Inn for
which operated the first-generation ENIAC computer, a several years, visualizing and implementing many
predecessor to IBM’s punch card computers, which filled solutions that wouldn’t typically come out of a Board
a large room and cost $400,000. Upon his honorable Room.
discharge he returned to Glasgow and went to work Melford was generous. He was willing to give his
on the Etchart Ranch where he had spent much time “hands on” help when friends or neighbors sought his
working with his classmate, Leonard Etchart, through his assistance. If Melford fixed it, it was likely with fabricated
formative years. parts which were apt to never break again. His handyman
He and Lenny taught each other to be extraordinary skills benefitted many throughout his life.
mechanics, able to fix anything on the ranch… and Melford was a wonderful friend to many. He felt
always making it better. Mel mastered the large lathe like family to the Etcharts and several of his neighbors.
in the Etchart shop which the Great Northern had left He was completely content, with his main regret being
behind in the 1890s. He could “machine” most any part that he didn’t get to visit his parents’ childhood home in
he needed. Mel and Lenny were creative and skilled Sicily with them. They are together again. We will miss
enough to engineer and build a fully automated silage Melford, the sight of his brown pickup cruising around
feed truck, one which would allow the single operator to town and especially his friendship… but we will always
load the box with silage and deliver the feed to the bunk revel in the memories of the very special man that he
without ever getting out of the cab. Their design received was.
a U.S. patent for the “Hydraulic Loading and Handling Melford was preceded in death by his parents and
Means for Trucks” in 1951. his brother John. At his request he has been cremated
Melford was an accomplished stock man, a serious and will join his parents in the Grandview Cemetery in
student of irrigated farming and an incredibly good Saco, Montana. A memorial service for Melford will be
teacher. He was the foreman on the Etchart Ranch for held at a later date.
more than twenty-five years before taking a mechanic’s Were Melford able to communicate from beyond,
position with Tumpane at the former Glasgow Air Force he would say, as he often did, “It’s a great life.” Then he
Base. After two years at Tumpane, Melford wanted to would say a special Thank You to Danielle Anderson for
get back on the ranch. He took the foreman position her faithful attention allowing him to live independently
for Gene Etchart’s Hinsdale Livestock Company, where nearly to the end.

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