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PRYOR, MONTANA – Chief Plenty Coups
State Park will celebrate its 27th annual
Day of Honor on Saturday, September
3rd. The theme of this year’s celebration is
“Representing Our Roots.” This event is free
and open to the public.
The day will begin with a free barbeque
drive-through feast at 1 p.m. Festivities
include performances by a variety of artists,
drummers, dancers and speakers. Other
activities include a variety of vendors and
local artists selling their products. Crow
Tribal Health is sponsoring a push dance
and music in the park, after Day of Honor
closing announcements.
The free drive-through barbecue
includes a brisket, corn, beans and frybread
picnic lunch. The festivities are in the lower
park where there are picnic tables spread
out. There are a limited number of tables,
so visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic
blanket for additional seating.
Chief Plenty Coups State Park, 1 Portrait of Plenty Coups (1908, aged 60). One of his famous
quotes is: “Education is your greatest weapon. With education you
Edgar Road in Pryor, is located within the
are the white man’s equal, without education you are his victim
Crow Indian Reservation in south-central and so shall remain all of your lives. Study, learn, help one another
Montana, 40 minutes south of Billings. always. Remember there is only poverty and misery in idleness
Please see Plenty Coups, back page and dreams – but in work there is self respect and independence.”
Service for Heather Rees
Heather Rees, 41, passed away
June 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
She was born September 30, 1980
in Glasgow, Montana.
A Celebration of Life will be held
at 6:00 p.m., August 20, 2022 at the
Rees Ranch. Condolences can be
left at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Knockin on
a hundred
Sunday
Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East southeast
wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 10
to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East
southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20
mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East
wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 6 to 11
mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East
northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18
mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of
showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny,
with a high near 89. East northeast wind around 10 mph,
with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is
30%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind
10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Reel Life Wisdom
“Time marches on and sooner or later you
realize it is marching across your face.” ~
Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias (1989).
BUZZIFIEDS
FARMERS MARKET Saturday, August 20, 8am-2pm at Heritage Park. New
cabbage, potatoes, onions, zucchini, beans, leeks, rhubarb, and cucumbers.
All vegetables are local and homegrown and will be added when ready. A wide
variety of jams jellies, fresh baked breads, doughnuts, cookies, turnovers,
caramel, rolls and more. Hand crafted wooden signs, Herbalife. If interested
tables/space are $5, you provide your own canopy. Vendors who are not
using power or picnic table please set up along the mural. PLEASE leave
the freshly planted trees alone. Thanks for understanding. THANKS FOR
SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET.
BUZZ
GARAGE SALE Saturday August 20th 8:30am - noon. 641 4TH AVE N
IN THE ALLEY
BUZZ
GARAGE SALE Saturday, August 20, 8am - noon. Boys toys, boys clothes,
household, decor, games, books. 804 7TH AVE. N
BUZZ
MULTI PARTY GARAGE SALES Friday August 19th 7am to 11 AM. Horse
tack, antique items, Wicker Chairs, Toys, Fishing Rods, Bed frames and
mattresses, Dishes, Tiber River Bath Products, Miscellaneous House items,
Shop and Garage items. 40 SUNNY HILLS DRIVE, FOLLOW SIGNS
BUZZ
YARD SALE: Saturday August 20th 9am-?. 12. Baby items, books, kitchen
items, furniture, art supplies, little kid toys, new items have been added.
WEST HANSON RD. (4 1/2 MILES NORTH ON HWY 24) Watch for signs.
BUZZ
GARAGE SALE Saturday August 20th 7am-2pm and will reopen 6pm-
9pm. 1023 6TH AVE SOUTH
BUZZ
GARAGE SALE Friday August 19th 8am - 3pm & Saturday 8am - 3pm.
1026 6TH AVE SOUTH
BUZZ
LARGE MOVING SALE, Saco, MT, August 20th, 202 Walnut St, Open at
9 am till late afternoon. Turn north on Hwy 243, up to Walnut St, turn right.
Sale is in the back. Polaris Ranger XP 1000 side by side, Polaris Sportsman
500 4-wheeler, Okanagan 35 ft. goose neck camper w/self leveling system...
absolutely new condition, 10 ft. car trailer-new, shop tools, 14 rifles, JD zero
turn mower, beautiful dark wood table w/chairs, lots of small antiques, antique
dressers, Red Wing crocks, yard décor, couch, recliners, lots of household items,
new Smoker w/propane bottle, meat tenderizer, electric meat saw, so much
more. Not an auction. 406-263-7936 Email for a flyer, sargtcrk@nemont.net
BUZZ
BOARD VACANCY for Fort Peck Rural County Water District. PLEASE
CALL THE DISTRICT OFFICE AT (406) 526-3529 FOR AN APPLICATION
AND FOR DETAILS. Deadline for application is September 28th, 2022.
BUZZ
HERBS & THINGS Inventory Reduction Sale 10% on most items. 1102
2nd Ave S. NEW HOURS 11AM-3PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY
BUZZ
FOR RENT IN FT. PECK Available Now newly remodeled kitchen and
bathroom. Washer & Dryer included. No Smoking or Pets. $1,000/month +
$1,000 deposit, you pay utilities. References required. CALL 406-746-3483
BUZZ
FOR RENT: 1 bedroom apt for rent in downtown Glasgow. $550/month
utilities paid + $400 deposit. NO Smoking or Pets. CALL 406-367-5211
BUZZ
FOR SALE Eastern Montana 5 acre view lot. Ready to build with foundation.
GO TO www.bigskysunrise.com
BUZZ
THE GLASGOW HOUSING AUTHORITY will be accepting applications
for openings for several units in Public Housing, a short wait-list may
apply. The rent is based on 30% of your income. PLEASE EITHER PICK
AN APPLICATION ON OUR FRONT DOOR OR THEY MAY BE FOUND
ON OUR WEBSITE AS WELL. www.housingauthorityofglasgow.com
 BUZZIFIEDS
BUZZ
FORT PECK COMMUNITY FCU: Currently accepting applications for a
Membership Representative. Duties include performing transactions for
the membership, setting up new accounts, and some back-office duties.
Position may require some travel between the Fort Peck office and the
Branch office in Glasgow. Wage DOE. APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED
UP OR DROPPED OFF AT FORT PECK OR GLASGOW, OR MAILED TO
FORT PECK CREDIT UNION, P.O. BOX 214, FORT PECK, MT 59223.
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES is looking for a Evening Server. Full time,
$12.00 starting. APPLY AT COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES
BUZZ
GLASGOW SCHOOLS: Irle School Custodian ($16.58-$18.91 base
wage). Accompanist ($13.34-15.21 base wage). Full benefits & great place
to work! 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)
BUZZ
D&G SPORTS & WESTERN: Looking for Sales Clerk, responsible for
ordering merchandising, waiting on customers PT or FT with flexible hours.
$14-18 DOE. APPLY AT D&G SPORTS & WESTERN. ANY QUESTIONS
PLEASE CALL (406) 228-9363
BUZZ
CORRECTIONS OFFICERS: Valley County Sheriff’s Office is seeking
responsible individuals capable of supervising and maintaining the security
of the inmates and the detention facility. Two positions are full-time positions,
with benefits, one position is part-time which does not include benefits.
All of these positions will also include paid time off, sick time, and an
opportunity for retirement. Starts at $18.25/hr. APPLICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE FROM DETENTION SUPERVISOR KIM
MARTENS AT THE VALLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
BUZZ
NORTH VALLEY COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT St. Marie, MT
Hiring for Part Time Helper Customer service skills is a top priority:
Candidate must possess the ability to work well with others and provide
excellent customer service to the public. Knowledge of plumbing is a plus,
but employer will train. Confidentiality is a must. Candidate must possess
a Montana driver’s license. Duties include: helping/filling in for System
Operator and helping in the office when needed. PLEASE PICK UP
APPLICATION AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 521 6TH STREET, SUITE
6, SAINT MARIE.
BUZZ
GLASGOW SCHOOLS: Accompanist ($13.34-15.21 base wage). 2
Custodians ($16.58-$18.91 base wage). Irle School Cook ($13.93-15.88
base wage). 2 Aides ($13.34-15.21 base wage). 7-12 Choir & Elementary
Teachers. Full benefits & great place to work! 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)
BUZZ
MARKLE’S WAREHOUSE is seeking an individual to help with deliveries/
stocking the sales floor. Must be reliable, have a valid driver’s license/
clean driving record, the ability to safely lift/move furniture & appliances
in excess of 100lbs, and provide a great customer experience. STOP BY
THE STORE AT 702 1ST AVE S FOR AN APPLICATION.
BUZZ
MARKLE’S ACE HARDWARE Seeks motivated, outgoing people for
immediate employment for full time position. Must have knowledge in all
depts. like plumbing, electrical, tools, paint etc. Must be able to lift 50-70 lbs.,
be on feet for long periods of the day. Wages DOE plus benefits. PLEASE
STOP BY STORE FOR APPLICATION 416 2ND AVE. S
BUZZ
MARKLE’S ACE HARDWARE Looking for an part-time experienced
small engine mechanic. Will perform routine maintenance and tune ups
on gasoline engines used to power equipment such as lawn mowers,
string trimmers, etc. PLEASE STOP BY STORE FOR APPLICATION
416 2ND AVE. S
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES Looking for a full or part-time Housekeeper.
Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments. Identify
and report preventative or other maintenance issues in public areas or
guest rooms. Perform any combination of the following tasks to maintain
guest rooms, working areas, and the hotel premises in general in a clean
and orderly manner. PICK UP APPLICATION AT THE COTTONWOOD
FRONT DESK.
BUZZ
MILK RIVER INC. WORK SUMMARY: Responsible to the Executive
Director for clerical work needed in all areas of Milk River, Inc. This
includes, but is not limited to, filing all information in the individual’s main
files, typing letters, forms and reports, making copies for group homes, etc.
Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate staff and individuals. Greet
customers and assist them with laundry, ironing, can, etc. Empty money
from pop machines and prepare for deposit. Balance petty cash boxes.
Prepare deposits. Attend monthly staff meetings and weekly management
administration meetings. Work with Administrative Assistant in preparing
policies and chair the Safety Committee. Position is PT, but will work into
FT. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least a high school
diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to perform secretarial duties,
be competent in the use of office equipment (i.e. copier, computer, printer,
typewriter, and calculator) and have the ability to work with the public, as
well as DD individuals. Must be self-motivated and organized.
BUZZ
DALE PLUMBING & HEATING has an opening for Customer Service and
Office Clerk Salary: 12.00 - 14.00 per hour, DOE. Hours: Part/Full Time.
Duties for this position include: cleaning and organizing store,waiting on
customers, answering phones, ordering, checking in inventory, pricing &
putting away inventory, making work orders, writing & pricing sales slips,
processing returns & credits, computer data entry, Quickbooks entry, payroll,
& various other office & clerical duties as assigned. We offer Benefits for full
time employees after probationary period, including Health, Vision, Dental,
401K, Profit sharing, and personal time. PICK UP APPLICATION AT DALE
PLUMBING & HEATING OR EMAIL TO dph@daleph.net
BUZZ
THOMPSON & SONS Looking to hire a Mechanic. Pay is competitive,
wages DOE. PICK UP APPLICATION AT THE SHOP OR CALL 406-
228-4801
BUZZ
MILK RIVER INC. is looking for a Night Shift Direct Support Specialist.
CALL 406-228-8412 FOR MORE INFO
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for CNAs for day shift. High paid wage
for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and certify anyone
who wants to become a CNA as well. Starting wage for trainees is $15.00
hourly. PLEASE SWING BY VALLEY VIEW HOME ADMIN OFFICE FOR
AN APPLICATION AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
 Letter to the Buzz
RESPONSE TO RESPONSE
Owners To SMCA Board Of Directors
In response to the BUZZ full page article of
Thursday Aug. 18, 2021 the following is said:
1. Quoted: “Once the Chairperson made the
announcement that there was “no quorum” the
meeting was adjourned.” This was regarding the
annual meeting of the St. Marie Condo Association.
2. Self admittedly the Board Chairperson, Alice Hawkins
and the SMCA Administrative Assistant, DeAnn
Ketchum, did not give an answer to the question at
the meeting “if a legal quorum was official?’
3. The Board of Directors response in their BUZZ
response was “Just because you gathered up more
people or their proxy doesn’t automatically make
them count toward the quorum.” But last year’s
annual meeting it was allowed having done the same
thing and the Condo Attorney was present!
4. So why were the Owners allowed to sit for one and a
half hours in the heat while others called and drove
to other owners’ homes to get written proxies??
This could have been avoided if “No Quorum”
was repeated and the question answered to “Is this
quorum Legal?”....
5. But the Chairperson and Secretary had the time and
effort to write this full page bracketed response in the
BUZZ!!
6. Is this an example of responsibility and accountability
and trust? Is this fulfillment of fiduciary duties?
7. No meeting was official because of no quorum and
no vote was taken. Alice Hawkins resume was sent
out to all owners and she was up for re-election. So
how is she now on the Board of Directors as we were
told yesterday?
Puzzled!
~ Condo Owners of St. Marie

FOR ALL YOUR

ELECTRICAL NEEDS
CALL 263-2724
Response to St. Marie - a Current Overview #4
4. Initially there lacked enough owners and proxies to satisfy a quorum. After calling and driving to
owners homes to get attendance or proxy votes, a quorum was established. The Board Chairperson
and Secretary were asked if a legal quorum was official. NO ANSWER. Some owners spoke out
in protest. I simply said “Have the Registrars Tally” their check off lists. People starting walking out
of the meeting in disgust.
In response to your inaccurate statement that a quorum was established. I thought I would enlighten
you on what SMCA’s legal documents state. The Second Amended By-Laws of the Condominium
Association provide “Meetings and Voting” at paragraph 4, page 1, subparagraph d “Quorum:” No
meeting, regular or special, shall be convened to conduct business unless a quorum is present
in person or by proxy. A quorum shall consist of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total
aggregate interest of the Condominium. At any time, during any meeting that a quorum is not
present, such meeting shall be adjourned forthwith.
The Second Amended By-Laws of the Condominium Association provide For “Parliamentary Rules”
paragraph 18, page 5, subparagraph e, Robert’s Rules of Order (latest edition) shall govern the
conduct of the Association’s when not in conflict with the Act, the Declaration of these By-Laws.
Robert’s Rules of Order state in part… if it finds itself without a quorum it can do nothing but rise
and report to the assembly, which then adjourns.
Once the Chairperson made the announcement that there was “no quorum” the meeting was
adjourned.
Just because you gathered up more people or their proxy doesn’t automatically make them count
toward the quorum, the registrars have to determine if they are eligible to vote. Also, the hour and
a half that was spent trying to gather enough eligible owners for a quorum made it to where other
members became tired of waiting and left, so now you need to replace them as well. Furthermore,
the SMCA By-Laws states in part at paragraph 4, page 1, subparagraph c, “Notice:” Such notices
shall specify the date, time and place of the meeting and shall make provision to allow for the
voting of each Owner’s interest by proxy at the discretion of the owner. The proxies are to be
mailed along with the notice, thirty (30) days prior to the day of the meeting. Proxies are sent
to the address provided to the SMCA office by the owner, this helps guarantee that the owner
receives the proxy and not forged. This practice discourages association members from handing
out proxies and from soliciting proxies from fellow owners. This is standard practice in most HOA’s
and that’s precisely what Secretary Stewart and the Board of Directors did for this annual meeting.
As for the Board Chairperson, Alice Hawkins and the SMCA’s Administrative Assistant, DeAnn
Ketchum not giving you an answer to your question “if a legal quorum was official”, when you didn’t
receive an answer to your question why didn’t you ask Melinda Stewart, Secretary of the SMCA
Board of Directors and/or Tina Peabody, Treasure of the SMCA Board of Directors, not only were
they the majority of the board they were sitting right by you in the audience. At anytime, either one
of them could have asked the registrars or counted the votes themselves. Melinda Stewart made a
point of stating in her resignation letter that it wasn’t effective till after the Annual Meeting on August
11, 2022. The person whom you should have addressed with “have the registrars tally” was the one
causing chaos instead of fulfilling her duties as a board director. Chairperson, Alice Hawkins seat
was one of the two vacant seats up for election so, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to insert herself
into the election process. Once again, the SMCA legal documents lay out all of this step by step. A
review of the documents may have prevented some of the confusion that you and Melinda Stewart
perpetrated.
St. Marie Condominium Association Board of Directors
Looking Foxy!
It’s been over a year in the process, but
a complete remodel job of Reynolds
Market in Glasgow is finished and it’s
time to celebrate! The fun starts tonight
with a party featuring live music. On
Saturday morning the Glasgow Area
Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
will be on hand for a ribbon-cutting
ceremony as they gather around the
flagpole at 9:00. Bring you kids down
at 11:00 for a free lunch and the ‘Kids
Fun in the Sun Craft & Games event”
(and don’t forget the sunscreen!).
Make sure you pop inside to get some
shopping done Saturday, as you
might be one of the lucky shoppers
who will get their groceries FREE!
You can also check out the winners
of the Community Photo Contest
— winning photos are now a part of
Reynolds Decor. From left, Chris
Schell (Vice President) Sam Bassette
(Assistant Manager), and Marv Mathis
(Representative of Associated Food
Stores) hope to see you there!
FWP takes four firsts in national competition
The Association for FWP took second place in: Ups and Downs” (wildlife
Conservation Information awarded • Video Feature: Hunting and population monitoring)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fishing: “Bird Hunting Bear Formed in 1938, the ACI
top honors in two communications Aware” is a nonprofit organization of
categories at the organization’s • Magazine Article: Fisheries communicators working for state,
annual awards ceremony held Category: “Small River, Big Fish” federal, and private conservation
virtually on July 27. (Beaverhead River portrait) agencies and organizations.
FWP took first place in several FWP took third place in: In vying for the honors, FWP’s
categories, including: • Social Media Campaign: “Lake staff competes against states across
• Website Elmo Invasive Clam Removal” the country.
• Magazine • Best Social Media Conservation “Our outreach staff continue
• Social Media Campaign: “The Post: #Tuesdays with Torrey: to do excellent work in promoting
crAy Team” Golden Eagle the outdoor resources we have in
• Magazine Article: Cultural/ • Magazine Article: General Montana, as well as all the good
Historical Category: “From Interest Category: “On the Prowl” work our FWP does on a daily basis,”
Warrior to Warrior” (Chief (FWP AIS field crews) said FWP communication and
Plenty Coups Tomb Unknown • Magazine Article: Wildlife education division administrator
Soldier Centennial) Category: “Tracking Wildlife’s Greg Lemon.

Service for Patrick Lemieux

Patrick Lemieux passed away Tuesday, August 2, ELIASON REPAIR
2022. There will be a Memorial Service for Patrick on
Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 2:00p.m. at the Hinsdale
Legion Hall.
908 7th Avenue North
Register now for GRD Fall Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-9612 • 406-230-0143
Soccer & football programs andymanfarm@yahoo.com
Registration is now open for the 2022 Outdoor
Soccer Program sponsored by the Glasgow Recreation
Department. This is for grades Preschool – 6th grade.
The $25 fee is due on or before Fri. Sept. 2nd. After that
it will be $35. Please turn in forms by Sept. 2nd. Games
will be played Monday & Tuesday evenings at Hoyt
Park starting Sept. 12th & running through Oct. 4th.
Any questions call 406-228-8341.
Registration is also open for 3rd – 4th Grade,
and 5th – 6th Grade Youth Football, sponsored by the
Glasgow Recreation Department. This is a No Cleat
League.
Equipment checkout for the 5th & 6th grade will
be Tues. Sept. 6th at the GRD from 5 – 7p.m. The first
game will be Tues. Sept. 13th at 5:30p.m. at Sullivan Park.
Forms will be delivered to schools and are available at
the Glasgow Rec Dept.
Please turn in forms to the Glasgow Rec. Dept. by
Fri. Sept. 2nd. Fee is $45 for 5th & 6th grade, $25 for 3rd
& 4th grade. Any questions call 406-228-8341.
ABBOTT & Costello
COSTELLO: I want to talk about the unemployment
rate in America.
ABBOTT: Good Subject. Terrible Times. It’s 5.6%.
COSTELLO: That many people are out of work?
ABBOTT: No, that’s 23%.
COSTELLO: You just said 5.6%.
ABBOTT: 5.6% Unemployed.
COSTELLO: Wait, I got a question for you. That
COSTELLO: Right 5.6% out of work. means there are two ways to bring down the
ABBOTT: No, that’s 23%. unemployment number?
COSTELLO: Okay, so it’s 23% unemployed. ABBOTT: Two ways is correct.
ABBOTT: No, that’s 5.6%. COSTELLO: Unemployment can go down if someone
gets a job?
COSTELLO: WAIT A MINUTE. Is it 5.6% or 23%?
ABBOTT: Correct.
ABBOTT: 5.6% are unemployed. 23% are out of
work. COSTELLO: And unemployment can also go down if
you stop looking for a job?
COSTELLO: If you are out of work you are
unemployed. ABBOTT: Bingo.
ABBOTT: No, Biden said you can’t count the “Out COSTELLO: So there are two ways to bring
of Work” as the unemployed. You have to look for unemployment down, and the easier of the two is to
work to be unemployed. have people stop looking for work.
COSTELLO: BUT THEY ARE OUT OF WORK!!! ABBOTT: Now you’re thinking like a Democrat.
ABBOTT: No, you miss his point. COSTELLO: I don’t even know what the hell I just
said!
COSTELLO: What point?
ABBOTT: Now you’re thinking like Biden.
ABBOTT: Someone who doesn’t look for work can’t
be counted with those who look for work. It wouldn’t
be fair.
COSTELLO: To whom?
ABBOTT: The unemployed.
COSTELLO: But ALL of them are out of work.
ABBOTT: No, the unemployed are actively looking
for work. Those who are out of work gave up looking
and if you give up, you are no longer in the ranks of
the unemployed.
COSTELLO: So if you’re off the unemployment
roles that would count as less unemployment?
ABBOTT: Unemployment would go down.
Absolutely!
COSTELLO: The unemployment just goes down
because you don’t look for work?
ABBOTT: Absolutely it goes down. That’s how it
gets to 5.6%. Otherwise it would be 23%.
About Plenty Coups
Plenty Coups was born into the Crow tribe in 1848 at
the-cliffs-that-have-no-name (possibly near Billings), to his
father Medicine-Bird and his mother Otter-woman. He was
given the birth name Chíilaphuchissaaleesh, or “Buffalo
Bull Facing The Wind”.
During the first decades of Plenty Coups’ life, he led
the life of a Crow warrior, which involved warring with
other major tribes such as the Sioux and Cheyenne over
territory, hunting rights, prestige, and the other parts of the
traditional warrior way of life.
In accordance with tradition, as a young man his
birth name was changed: his grandfather predicted that
he would become chief of the Crow Tribe, live a very long
life, and accomplish many great deeds, thus christening
him Alaxchiiaahush (Aleek-chea-ahoosh), meaning “many
achievements”. Plenty Coups is the English translation of
his name, coming from the word coup, or act of bravery.
Over the course of his life, he would live up to his name and
his grandfather’s prediction.
Plenty Coups started having prophetic dreams and
visions. Many seemed so far-fetched that no one believed
them, but when they started coming true, his fellow
tribe members began to revere him and listened to him
carefully. As a young man of fourteen Plenty Coups went
into the mountains to do a vision quest. In his dream he
saw the buffalo disappear, cattle appear on the plains and
only a chickadee survive a terrible storm. The dream was
interpreted to mean that whites would take over the land
and the Crow could survive. Spiritual leaders of the Crow
concluded it would be to the advantage of the Crow to
support the white invaders.
Plenty Coups started learning early in life the ways
of an Indian warrior. Constant attacks by neighboring
tribes provided many opportunities to prove his valor,
and he quickly started earning coups. He spent his youth
fighting and learning alongside many other young warriors,
including Medicine Crow (Sacred Raven), who would also
become a chief. Many times he would cover himself with
a gray wolf hide, and sneak alone into an enemy camp
and scout about. He would return to his fellow warriors
and devise a plan of attack. They would execute the attack,
and Plenty Coups would seek to touch an enemy with his
coup stick or take a weapon or horse, then return without
being killed or captured. This was considered a greater
act of bravery than actually killing an enemy. Recognized
for his bravery and leadership, he was made a chief of the
Apsáalooke (Crow) tribe by age 28. He was thought to
have between 50 and 100 feathers on his coup stick, each
one representing an act of valor. Many times over, he had
fulfilled the four requirements for becoming a chief.
Plenty Coups spearheaded the Crow strategy to
cooperate with the U.S. Army during the Plains Wars of the
1870s. He and 135 Crow warriors volunteered to become
scouts for General George Crook in the 1876 campaign
against the Cheyenne and the Sioux. Crow scouts were also
with George Custer at the battle of the Little Bighorn. After
the battle Crows warriors under Plenty Coups continued
to support the U.S. Army as it pursued the Sioux and the
Cheyenne, the traditional enemies of the Crow.
Crow support of the U.S. Army helped them avoid
the tragic fate of the Sioux. They were given a reservation
in their homeland of Montana. Plenty Coups became their
peacetime leader. He encouraged the Crow to take up
farming and ranching and he moved from his tepee into a
log farmhouse. He also opened a general store.
For the rest of his long life Plenty Coups advocated
Crow interests. He insisted that Crow workmen be used
when the railroad wanted to lay tracks across his territory.
He pressed for the Crow to receive a share of the profits
when their land was leased to oil and gas companies. When
the government wanted to allow settlers to move onto Crow
land he traveled to Washington ten times to fight the plan
until he succeeded in blocking it. During World War I he
encouraged young Crow men to join the Army and leave
the enforced idleness and alcoholism of the reservation.
In 1921 he was chosen as the representative of all
American Indians for the dedication of the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier.
About the Park
When Plenty
Coups gave up
his nomadic
ways in 1884,
he became
one of the first
Apsáalooke to
own and settle
on a farm, which
was deeded to him through the federal Indian Allotment
Act. On his 320-acre tract, located a half mile east of Pryor,
he opened a general store, built a home, and tilled the earth
until his death in 1932 at age 84.
At that time, as requested by Plenty Coups and his
wife, Strikes the Iron, 195 acres of his land was made into a
public park. Upon his death, the Apsáalooke people voted
to designate him as their last traditional tribal chief.
Plan at least an hour to walk the grounds and browse
through the Visitor Center that commemorates the life of
this remarkable man and his efforts to lead his people into
bridging the gap between two cultures. Walk the 3/4 mile
trail around the park along beautiful Pryor Creek. The
tranquil, shaded picnic area is a beautiful spot to enjoy
lunch and absorb the serenity of this special place.