“No Bull”

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515 2nd Ave. S • Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-4558 • fax: 406-228-4578
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Kids’ shopping
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Thursday, Decem
Milk River Activity
Center is doing the
Christmas Store for kids
to get some shopping
done at little cost. There
will be items for moms,
dads, brothers, sisters,
grandmas & grandpas.
The Christmas Store
will be open Saturday,
December 3rd at 9 a.m.
They are still accepting
donations until Friday at
4p.m. All donations are
greatly appreciated.

Open House at the

Pioneer Museum
Make plans to attend
a fun-filled afternoon as
the Valley County Pioneer
Museum hosts a jolly
Old-Fashioned Christmas
Open House on Saturday,
December 10th from 1:00-
3:00 in the Niedringhaus
Center.
There will be Carolers,
photo ops with Santa in
Thanksgiving Eve Sunset the sleigh, and tasty treats
Madison Bunk took a beautiful sunset photo along the train tracks east of Glasgow last from the “Our Pioneer
week with the snow coverage a reflex blue hue and a f fiery-orange sunset. Th does Heritage” cookbook. The
in the photo probably made it through the hunting season and hopefully the winter that gift shop will be open with
arrived early isn’t so harsh that they can survive that, too and make some babies next a variety of gifts, grab bags
spring. Check out Madison’s photo in color on the BS Central facebook page. and a gift basket giveaway!
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Winter
Weather
Advisory
Today: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. North northwest wind
10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of
around an inch possible.
Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with
a low around -5. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. North
northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of
1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 3. Wind chill values
between -15 and -25. West northwest wind 13 to 16 mph,
with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill
values between -15 and -20. West northwest wind around 7
mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. South southeast
wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. West
northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest
wind around 10 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly
cloudy, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with
gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest
wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with
a high near 12. East northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming
north northwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Call or text us anytime at:
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at 6:00 PM
at Senior Center
New Members
Welcome
Letter to the Buzz
Once again I am speaking out truths following
the mid-term elections which once again were stolen
by the evil current controlling administration! It was
very obvious to see how the votes were manipulated in
several blue states!
As in the 2020 election when the fraudulent
machines declared Joe Biden as the false president,
things have continued to expose the lies. Mike Lindell
has all of the facts showing how the machines and
operators changed the votes! Donald Trump is still the
true President of the United States whether you believe
it or not!
There is major intelligence right now that is showing
that our true military is under control of the patriots
who want our country back again. If you will take a
chance to see this for yourselves you can go online to
hear Derek Johnson, a veteran who has amazing factual
information of what is now happening! He and many
others have inside information on future happenings.
Believe it or not we will all see that there is progress
in dealing with the corruption in our nation and how
they will deal with it!
Derek has his own website and by the way he is also
a country western musician!! I challenge you to listen
to him on Rumble.com
We are so thankful that our God is speaking to His
born-again people! Blessings!
~ Marlene McVee
United INSURANCE & REALTY
P.O. Box 351 | 504 2nd Ave. S | Glasgow, Montana 59230
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partially finished basement. 2 bedrooms

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 BUZZIFIEDS (call 406-228-4558)
BUZZ
PATTY’S HOLIDAY GIFT STORE will be open Friday & Saturday 10-5pm
& Sunday 12-4pm through December. NEW ITEMS WEEKLY.
BUZZ
STORAGE UNITS IN ST. MARIE (2) 12x25 $95, 12x24 $90, 12x10 $70,
4x6 $24. CALL FOR INFORMATION 406-270-2522
BUZZ
FOR RENT 1 bedroom apartment in Glasgow great view of downtown.
Central Air & Heat. Utilities Paid $575/month + $400 deposit. CALL 406-
367-5211 OR TEXT 406-263-7096
BUZZ
FOR RENT: Small 1 bedroom furnished apartment. $450/month you pay
utilities. CALL 406-228-9092
BUZZ
FOR RENT Small 1 bedroom home. CALL 406-228-2052 ASK FOR TEDDI
BUZZ
FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 1 bath condo in St. Marie. Single car garage,
washer & dryer. Tenant pays gas, electric, trash & water.. $600/mo. CALL
HELLAND AGENCY 406-228-2114. hellandagencyinc.com
BUZZ
LOOKING FOR A REWARDING POSITION, with an organization that is
fun, dynamic and has room to grow? Then Bank of Glasgow is looking for
you. Seeking applicants for a full-time Teller. Candidates should be detail
oriented; possess excellent customer service skills; ability to multi-task
and proficient with computers. Salary DOE. Benefits include dental, health,
vision and 401K. APPLY IN PERSON AT 110 6TH ST S, GLASGOW, MT.
Equal Opportunity Employer
BUZZ
LOOKING FOR A JOB? Maybe Taco Shack is hiring. You must be at
least 14 years old, be responsible & have transportation. Fun & friendly
workplace! PICK UP AN APPLICATION AT TACO SHACK OR CALL
SHERRI 406-228-2979.
BUZZ
CHRISTMAS HELP WANTED: D&G Sports & Western, 20-40 hours per
week, $14 per hour. GET APPLICATIONS AT D&G
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for a full time Dietary Aide to support our
amazing kitchen providing restaurant style customer service to our amazing
residents. Our starting wage is very competitive and scaled depending on
experience. PLEASE VISIT VALLEY VIEW HOME AND PICK UP AN
APPLICATION IF INTERESTED!
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
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!
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is looking for a new full time Activities Aide to work
with our residents on daily activities and outings. As an Aide you will be
joining a unique and awesome department that works like a family while
working with you on building your schedule. PLEASE VISIT VALLEY VIEW
HOME FOR AN APPLICATION
BUZZ
VALLEY COUNTY TRANSIT has an opening for a relief driver. Benefits
include sick, vacation and holiday pay. Must be able to obtain a CDL within
90 days of hire. People skills and good driving record are required. Will
be subject to preemployment drug test, criminal and driving record check.
CALL 406-228-8747 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
GLASGOW SCHOOLS: 2 Route Bus Drivers-URGENT $22.34 - $23.29/
hr. Accompanist ($13.34-15.21 base wage). 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)
BUZZ
COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES is looking for a Server. Ensure that all
guests are served to the hotel’s standard in the restaurant areas and room
service. Display highest standards of hospitality at all times. Take orders
for, prepare (where applicable) and serve food and beverages to guests as
per the hotels standards in a friendly, timely and efficient manner. $12.00
per hour. APPLY AT COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES
BUZZ
GLASGOW REC DEPARTMENT is looking to hire a weekend front desk
clerk. Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.
Might involve filling in week days also. $10.50/hour. PLEASE CONTACT
THE GRD FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 406-228-8341
BUZZ
VALLEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE is seeking Full time Correction
Officers. Responsible individuals capable of supervising and maintaining
the security of the inmates and the detention facility. Correction Officers
are responsible for supervising, observing, transporting, booking, and
processing inmates as well was maintain the security of the inmate and
the facility. Two Full-time Position with Benefits, starting wage without
experience $18.25 PROVIDE A RESUME AND LETTER OF INTEREST
DETENTION SUPERVISOR KIM MARTENS • 406-228-4333 OPTION #2.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 Downtown Glasgow
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November 30th - December 10th
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Springfield XDD9 9mm Pistol
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G3C Sale $289.99 GX4 Sale $299.99
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Attorney General Knudsen Leads 18-State Effort Calling On
UPS And FedEx To Clarify Gun-Purchase Tracking Polices
17 state attorneys general joined Montana
Attorney General Austin Knudsen Thursday in asking
major shipping companies to clarify new policies that
allow them to track firearm sales with unprecedented
specificity and bypass warrant requirements to share
that information with federal agencies.
Reports from Montana federal firearm license
(FFL) holders made to Attorney General Knudsen’s
office indicate that UPS and FedEx are now burdening
them by requiring them to ship separately and track
firearms, firearms parts, and firearm products so gun
purchases can be tracked and retain documents about
what specific items those shipments contain and make
that information available to the companies upon
request.
Knudsen and the coalition of attorneys general sent
letters today to leadership at both companies requesting
additional information on their new policies and the
possibility that the effort was coordinated in part with
the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF).
“These demands, in tandem, allow [UPS/FedEx]
to create a database of American gun purchasers and
determine exactly what items they purchased… In doing
so you, perhaps inadvertently, give federal agencies
a workaround to normal warrant requirements. This
allows [UPS/FedEx] to provide information at will
or upon request to federal agencies—information
detailing which Americans are buying what guns,”
Attorney General Knudsen’s letters state. “Additionally,
we recommend that you consider taking actions to
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& FUNDRAISER
Sam Waters is serving up his
Award winning Brisket
Friday, December 2, 2022 • 6:00-7:30 PM
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
» »
But, Stop by and Listen to
Music by Chisholm Christensen
Elks also has 2 tickets to 2023 Cat Griz in
Missoula we are raffling off. $20 per ticket.
Drawing will be held at the Brisket Feed Dec 2.
For tickets, please contact Chris Helland at 406-263-2114 or stop
by the Helland Agency, Zak Peterson at 406-230-2867 or stop by
United Insurance, or Lindsey Peterson at 406-942-0452, or stop
by Robyn’s Nest or D&G Sports & Western
limit potential liability moving forward, including
the immediate cessation of any existing warrantless
information sharing with federal agencies about gun
shipments.”
In addition to requesting updated FFL-related
shipping policies from the two companies, Attorney
General Knudsen asked them to clarify the following:
• Did UPS/FedEx enact these policies with the goal
of information sharing with the ATF or any other
federal agency;
• Did UPS/FedEx enact these policies at the request of
officials in ATF, a different federal agency, or on its
own initiative;
• If UPS/FedEx implemented these policies at the
request of a federal agency, please identify that agency,
the officials who made that request, the nature of that
communication, and any legal authorization cited by
those officials;
• If UPS/FedEx changed its policies on its own initiative,
please explain why it made those changes;
• Did UPS/FedEx communicate or coordinate with
each other in making these changes; and
• Did ATF or other federal agency employees help draft
the updated shipping agreements?
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led the
effort. In addition to Knudsen, state attorneys general
from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New
Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas,
Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming signed one or both
letters.
Classic Cars
By April Wamhoff
Here’s a statement made to
the boos and hisses of car fans
everywhere: I am just not that into
cars. Now, of course, I love my jeep,
but it gets me from point A to point
B with no trouble. And who doesn’t
love a classic car show, or a Fourth
of July Parade stocked with classic
cars? I don’t want to take one home
though.
Here’s the thing, I have a
sentimental bone a mile wide and a
mile long and there are 2 cars in my
life I would keep in my living room.
If it was big enough.
The first one is my great
grandfathers 1929 Chevy truck. My
parents named him “Herman,” after
my great grandfather, when they
restored him. He’s a beauty! Black
(What else?) with a wooden bed.
The story is you could haul 2 cows
in that bed. Side by side, of course,
and it seems to me like they would
need to be in a cooperative mood.
The second lies out there,
on the prairie, in a gully between
Willow creek road and Triple Cross
(pictured above). Down from
Combine Hill. She’s not such a
beauty but she’s near and dear to my
heart, anyway.
After much deliberation by text
friends and the local coffee clutch
it was decided that she is a 1953-
1954 Chevy Belaire. A lovely yellow
color, maybe Chevy Yukon Yellow,
with a white hard top.
There’s not much left of her
innards and nary a window left but I
have pictures of her from three years
ago and nothing much has changed
in that amount of time. She’s
certainly not getting much road salt
any more to advance the rust. She’s
surrounded by barbed wire and
other miscellaneous debris. Must
have seemed like a good spot at the
time.
I have to wonder, how in the
world did she get out there, and
why? It’s hard for me to imagine a
Saturday night lovers party gone
bad: “Hey Honey, it’s just a little
farther and it’s gonna be really
private! Ooops.”
Or maybe some cowboy out
there checkin’ cattle. In style, of
course. “Matt, turn up the tunes
(AM radio, of course). I think I see
ole’ Bessy.”
Maybe a bank robbery gone
bad. “Turn now, Jesse, they’ll never
find us here!” Or someone trying to
get rid of evidence?
In truth, I don’t think she made
it out there on her own motor.
There are many times I worry about
making it through that area in a
modern 4-wheel drive, studded
tire outfit! But that still begs the
question, “Why?”
At any rate, I love to visit her
from time to time and ponder
these things. I’d love for someone
to restore her, but I’d sure miss
seeing her. Unless of course they’d
want to give her to me. I’d name her
“Sunflower.” Put her in my living
room. I wonder how she’d look with
doilies and coffee table book.
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Red Barn
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10 am - 4 pm Sat.
A little boy came
home eating a big candy
bar. Seeing the candy bar,
his mother remembered
that he had already spent
all his allowance money.
Surprised, she asked him
where he got the money to
buy it.
“I bought it at the
store with the dollar you
gave me,” he said.
‘But that dollar was
for Sunday School,” his
mother replied.
Smiling, the boy said,
“I know, Mom, but the
Pastor met me at the door
and got me in for free!”
An elementary school
teacher decides to pole Vintage Christmas
the class on the difficulty
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hosting a Christmas
Open House on Friday,
December 2nd.
9am – 3pm
Stop by and join us for
some homemade goodies,
refreshments,
and cheer!
Letter to the Buzz
Not ‘egg-zactly’ rocket science!!
Wow! The price of cookies just went up!! $5
a dozen for medium size eggs. It takes 3 medium
eggs to equal 2 large eggs in a recipe. By the time
I make enough dough for 12 doz. cookies, that’s 12
medium eggs. (Plus all the other ingredients that are
leap jumping up in price)
Is that expensive? Not really. Let’s figure out
the cost of 6 backyard chickens. First, at this time it
is illegal, so consider a fine being levied.
The first expense is buying the chicken. I don’t
know about it right now, but two years ago a young
laying chicken was advertised as $40 each in this
area.
A laying chicken needs 100 grams of high-
quality food per day. That translates to 1/4 lb. per
day.
I averaged three 25lb. bags of chicken feed for
an average price of $38.33 per/25 lbs which is $1.53
per lb. The average of a 50 lb. bag was $ 31.72 or
sixty-three cents per lb.(which is what I used) The
brands of feed were average quality. Put a ‘laying
hen’ on the label and the cost goes up about 1/3.
The average hen will lay 5 or 6 eggs a week. It
depends on food quality, sunshine, living conditions,
and the breed of chicken. Two weeks for a dozen
eggs. The size of the eggs also varies. The large egg
weight is 2.1 ounces. A medium egg is 1.8 ounces.
Laying slows down in the winter. Chickens usually
produce for 3 years. (you will have time to learn
how to butcher a stewing hen!)
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In addition to regular food, you need to add
grit, calcium, and oyster shells. They also need a
protein source which is mealworms. They eat free
choice on these, so the average cost per hen varies.
5 lb bags of each cost ten to 20 dollars per bag plus
shipping. Even if you buy locally, gas is shipping.
The housing cost is $450 to $1000 per unit.
There are many styles. These are not heated for our
winters. A fenced yard would be needed for free-
ranging exercise. You may need straw for bedding.
(Only free if you steal it from a rancher.)
That’s most of the nutritional and housing
needs. The physical needs come next. How much
is your time worth to care for chickens on a daily
basis? How much feces and dirty straw comes out
each day? How protected is your neighbor from the
smell and possible disease if you put it in the black
dumpsters?
So, after the first $240 for 6 chickens:
For 6 hens per week:
$6.65 food
10.00 for $520 coop average based on one year.
(you may not last longer)
10.00 oyster, mealworms, and grit
105.00 for your time ($15.00 per hourly wage using
one hour per day)
MISC EXPENSE: 20.00 Heater, electricity, water, feed
dishes, etc.
TOTAL $123.00
MINUS $12.60 (.42¢ per egg at 30 eggs
per week)
TOTAL EXPENSE $110.40
Not 100% accurate, but close!
Still happy there is a ‘cluck no’ to chickens in
Glasgow!
~ Shirley Siefert