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The NWS weather radar
in Glasgow, MT is currently
undergoing the last of 4 major
upgrades that are part of a multi-
year project known as the Service
Life Extension Program (SLEP).
“Wholesale replacement of
weather radars is cost-prohibitive,
and as such it was determined that
the best way to ensure that the
current aggregate of 158 radars
across the U.S. (including island
sites in the Pacific and Atlantic)
are fully functional for another 30
years is to take on these 4 individual
projects to replace or refurbish some
of the most critical components of
the radar” said Brandon Bigelbach,
Science and Operations Officer for
the National Weather Service in
Glasgow.
Over the past several years,
contract teams have come through
Glasgow to refurbish many of the
electrical components inside of the
dome of the radar (where all of the
critical components reside) as well
as the shelter buildings surrounding
the radar. This last project, known as
the pedestal replacement, is the most
time intensive of the 4 upgrades. It
also requires a crane to come into
Glasgow and remove the dome on

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Thinking about having your child join the
Glasgow Wrestling Club for the 2024 season?
JOIN US AT THE BUSTED KNUCKLE TAPROOM - GLASGOW
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH FROM 5-8 P.M.
Current parents and board members will be there to answer any and ALL
questions in regards to the sport of wrestling and our club.
We can't wait to see everyone.
Letter to the Buzz
Veterans: Are you aware
of all you stand for?
A young veteran by the name of Derek Johnson
shows us that every man or woman who has
joined any branch of the United States Armed
Forces takes an oath to preserve and protect our
nation under any and all attacks. Each new member
vows to protect confidential actions and knowledge
from being shared with the world outside of their
assigned position.
Yes, this is the same Derek Johnson known
for his country music earlier in Nashville. He

Showers likely
was honorably discharged from the Army and his
Christian beliefs have given him much valuable
Wednesday factual information for all Veterans.
Derek ‘s website is RattleTrap1776. He is on
night Rumble and other networks although he is hated by
many trying to destroy him. As a Bible-believing
Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind Christian he speaks strongly about the activists
16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
who want to destroy our country.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with I challenge you to go to his website and stand with
an east wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
him for our great America!
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. ~ Marlene McVee
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 17
to 21 mph.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low
around 42. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high
as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before (406) 228-3692 @5thavepharmacy
noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East northeast
wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East 35%
northeast wind 8 to 13 mph. OFF
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. East northeast

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Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

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Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast
wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

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be at least 14 years old, be responsible & have transportation. Full-time
employee benefits after 6 months paid time off. PICK UP AN APPLICATION
AT TACO SHACK OR CALL SHERRI 406-228-2979.
BUZZ
VALLEY COUNTY TRANSIT has an opening for a part time employee
that could become full time. 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
***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)
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HELP WANTED Part Time Nights fry cook no experience necessary.
Starting wage $14/hour. APPLY AT THE DURUM
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COTTONWOOD INN has an opening for a part time morning line cook.
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dining room, lounge, banquets, and other food facilities, resulting in
outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally responsible for the smooth
running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control,
hygiene practices and training within the kitchen. $14 per hour. APPLY AT
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Shifts: Days, Swing, Graveyard
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Department is looking to hire Permanent Equipment Operator. Information
and details can be obtained stopping by or calling the VALLEY COUNTY
ROAD DEPARTMENT AT 406-228-4233
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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
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COTTONWOOD INN has an opening for a Full or Part Time Housekeeper/
Laundry. Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
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premises in general in a clean and orderly manner. Varied shifts, starting
wage is $15. APPLY AT COTTONWOOD INN
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experience. PLEASE VISIT VALLEY VIEW HOME AND PICK UP AN
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wages DOE. PICK UP APPLICATION AT THE SHOP OR CALL 406-
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for CNAs with long term care experience. We can train and certify anyone
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hourly. PLEASE SWING BY VALLEY VIEW HOME ADMIN OFFICE FOR
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NWS continued from front
top of the radar tower to get access to the pedestal. This
pedestal is a large component of the radar that controls
the rotation (both vertical and horizontal) of the radar
dish and is critical to successful operations of the radar,
especially in severe weather conditions. The entire
pedestal replacement project takes on average 14 days
to complete.
Crane operators required a period of time in
which wind speeds remained light in order to perform
the dome lift portion of the pedestal replacement. The
dome was lifted off in one complete piece and placed
onto the ground. In order to complete this mission,
crane operators were looking for wind speeds to be
under 18 mph. On Monday, Oct 2nd, forecasters at
National Weather Service (NWS) Glasgow began
supplying a seven day forecast of wind speed, direction
and potential wind gusts to maintenance crews. Based
on all available data, winds looked to be favorable on This photo was featured in the Good Evening Glasgow,
Friday, October 6th. created by Mike Stebleton and The Print Shop crew,
“The forecast staff at NWS Glasgow did a fantastic and was included in the book, “good evening...
job relaying wind speed forecasts for crane operations, Glasgow, Our First Year!” The cutline read: Neil
which ultimately led to the successful completion of Nugent repels on October 9, 1995 the doe of the new
the dome removal and pedestal replacement.” said Doppler radar system that was installed t the National
Scott Rozanski, Warning Coordination Meteorologist Weather Service facility in Glasgow. Nugent, of Lowe-
for the National Weather Service in Glasgow. “This is North Construction in Springhill, Kansas, was applying
especially incredible based on the fact that the winds silicone sealant that lasts for 25 years. A lot of people
thought we took a photo of a soccer ball and did some
recorded at the airport in Glasgow on Wednesday and
darkroom trickery for yet another one of our pranks
Thursday, showed average wind speeds between 37 and
(long before we knew anything about photoshop!).
38 mph each day, with a peak wind gust to 54 mph on
Wednesday, October 4th, and a peak wind gust to 50 65 feet tall.
mph on Thursday Oct 5th.” The pedestal replacement project is expected to be
For reference, the dome is about 35 feet tall and completed around the 16th of October, after which the
weighs approximately 6,000 pounds. The pedestal is 15 Glasgow radar will be put back into operation for NWS
feet tall and weighs approximately 22,000 pounds. The forecasters to aid in their weather forecasts for years to
tower or stand, on which the dome and pedestal rest, is come.
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Pushing for the bond
By Mike Brandt
I usually don’t push for a school bond. But there is a
special bond election coming up that I will push to see it is
past. The 8.5 million dollar facilities bond is one that needs
to be approved by you voters.
Have you ever walked or even played on that football
field? Back in my Glasgow Courier days I walked the sideline
many nights. Those sidelines were bad back then and the
field is known as the worst in Montana. Now being a Scottie
fan, that hurts. Imagine how it makes the former and current
players feel.
Having an artificial field would make playing on it a lot
nicer. Nd,players don’t get injured on artificial fields. One
letter to the editor in the BUZZ last week said that players
get injured more on the artificial fields. Not true. Baker has
an artificial field and Glasgow has played on it a few times.
No injuries. Laurel, Polson, Winifred, Lockwood, and a few
other schools has these fields and they have not had a player
get injured on them.
How about that track? I have not been on it for a few years,
FOR SEALED BID
1988 BOSTON WHALER with tandem axle trailer
Length is 22 feet and includes
twin 115HP Johnson Ocean Runner outboards.
Sealed Bids will be accepted at the Sheriff’s Office beginning
October 6, 2023.
Closing date is November 13, 2023, at 5:00pm.
The bid opening and award will be Wednesday, November 15th at
10:00am in the Commissioner’s Office.
** Watercraft package is being sold in As-Is Condition and buyer is accepting the
item whether or not immediate faults are apparent. The highest bidder will take
delivery upon payment via cash or check. **
This item can be viewed on 731 1st Ave South at the Search and Rescue
Building across from Markle’s Furniture & Appliance. Please call 406-228-6277 if
you have any questions prior to bidding.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, to
waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Valley County.
but it does get worn down. The Norm Girard Northeast
Montana Top 10 Track Meet is he;ld there. The Northern B
is held there every other year. At times the Eastern C is in
Glasgow. The Top 10 may have to be moved to Wolf Point
or worse yet, Sidney. Do you know what that means? Those
communities would make money that should go to Glasgow.
The Top 10 started in Glasgow by Girard, Mark Yoakam,
and the late Bob Farrell. This was the first event of this kind
started in Montana. It brings athletes and fans from Northern
and Eastern Montana from Havre to Baker. Next year will be
the 42nd Annual.
The Chamber of Commerce estimates well over $25,000
in revenue comes in the lone Tuesday afternoon/evening to
the Glasgow community. Do you want to see Wolf Point or
Sidney to get that money? Without that track improvement,
those two communities could very well make that money.
Baker also has a nice track, so they may be another host.
I know, you are already paying a lot of taxes to the
school district. But, think of the athletes. I know, I shouldn’t
be telling you to pass this bond since I don’t live in Glasgow.
But I do write stories about football and tack
So get out and vote for the bond.
Missouri / Milk River Ducks Unlimited
“25” GUN FIREARM FRENZY
Saturday, October 14 • 5:00 p.m.
Glasgow Elks Lodge
309 Second Ave S, Glasgow, MT 59230
First gun drawn at 7:00 p.m. One gun will be given away every
3 minutes with the last gun drawn at 8:15 p.m
Winning tickets are Reentered • Need not be present to win.
1/$20 • 6/$100 • 20/$250 • 50/$500
Ticket Includes: Chance in Firearm Frenzy & Buffet Style Dinner
Food served from 5 - 7 p.m. (Cash bar available)
Silent Auction items and Raffles will be available during the event
For Tickets; go to http://www.glasgowdu.org or
by contacting Joan Burris at 406-263-8985
Locally D&G Sports & Western, Ezzie’s Westend, Agland Coop,
Stowaway in Hinsdale, Vick’s Bar in Nashua, Lakeridge in Fort Peck
 OBITUARY
Dorothy Kolstad
Dorothy Ann Kolstad peacefully passed away early
on October 5th, 2023, at St John’s assisted living facility in
Billings, MT.
Ms. Kolstad lived 90 years. She started her life journey
on April 16th, 1933, in the Glasgow Hospital. She grew
up outside of Glasgow in Tampico where her father and
mother, Chris and Agnes Molvig, carved out a farm and
ranch from the dusty prairie. Her father, who had a clever
sense of humor, naturally referred to his first child as Dusty
all his life.
Dorothy’s parents raised eight kids in a three-bedroom,
one bath home in Tampico. Dorothy Ann was the first to
arrive, followed by Carol, Robert, Charles, Alyce, Donna,
Kenny, and Rick. With ten family members living in a
small house it was crowded, but their mother Agnes taught
them that family was always the most important thing to
remember. The eight children never forgot this family
commitment and gathered every summer for decades.
Ms. Kolstad proudly attended Montana State
University, graduating in 1955 with a teaching degree. She
moved back to Glasgow, married John Kolstad, and began
her teaching career. She never missed a single day of school
during her first 33 years in front of classrooms. She had a
brief hiatus from teaching while bearing her children, but
always returned to what she loved doing, teaching youth.
She had 45 years of teaching service in Glasgow.
While the term “legendary teacher” is overused these
days, it fits Ms. Kolstad – or Ms. K as her students called
her. Ms. K had that special gift of being able to connect
with students. She taught three generations of most families
in Glasgow. Everywhere she went in Glasgow, she would
run into people she had taught and would say hello to and
inquire about how they were doing.
Dorothy felt a responsibility to all the students that she
taught. She earned a special place in heaven for her work
with young girls during her teaching career. She never
spoke a word about all the times she helped girls through
difficult times until years after she was done teaching, but
we now know she was one person that those girls could
always count on to be there for them. Ms. K did not judge.
When we finally learned about all she did for them years
later, we asked her why she did it. Her answer was simple:
they needed help, so she helped. A true profile in courage is
what it was.
The one thing that trumped teaching was her care
for her three boys: Jere, Gary, and Perry. It would be an
understatement to say they were a handful, but she dealt
with them with patience, love, and humor. She could not
have been a better mom.
Her grandchildren
became her priority as time
passed. She loved it when
they started showing up in
the summer for a couple
of weeks without parents.
Her grandkids – Tessa,
Lucas, Dylan, Kalynn, and
Lauren – grew into adults
and presented her with five
great grandchildren.
During her lifetime she remained very connected to
her mother’s and father’s relatives including the Molvigs,
Nelsons, Kirklands, Flesjers, Kolstads and Norwegian
families. They were all very supportive of Dorothy
throughout her life and especially at the end.
What we will remember forever about her was that she
“cared” for people. Whether she was born with the caring
gene, or if her mother’s deep commitment to helping people
in the community was where it came from, she lived her life
helping others.
She was also very sociable and had fun. She loved
bridge and played with her “gaggle” of women for fifty years.
She belonged to book clubs her whole life. She judged at the
county fairs in the northeast corner of Montana. Her work
on the Museum was fun and wonderful for the community.
She was very active in 4-Hall her life. Sundays usually started
with services at the Lutheran Church, visiting with the
attendees, and followed with family get togethers. Coffee,
church, and company!
Dorothy’s last few years were spent in what we all
consider to be the world’s greatest assisted living facility: St.
John’s United in Billings. It made her proud that St. John’s
began when a humble group of thirty-one Lutheran church
leaders founded it in 1958. She spent her last five years there
and the people there made sure she had a wonderful last
years of life. For the first time in her life, she did not have to
cook!
The family cannot thank the CNAs, the Nurses, the
Doctors, and the staff of St. John’s enough for making her
life joyous those last five years. Special thanks must go out
to the Tracy families too for their support during her years
in Billings.
For all of us left behind, our grief is high, but we also
have tears of joy that we were fortunate enough to know
her. Nevertheless, losing such an incredible, caring person
is hard and we will miss her.
We would love to see you and hear your stories about
Mom at the Lutheran church in Glasgow on October the
28th when we hold a celebration of her life.
RUMMAGE SALE
We appreciate all the donations that have been brought to the
St Raphael’s Parish Center for the PCCW Rummage sale.
We are no longer accepting donations.
THE SALE IS ON
Thursday, October 19 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, October 20 • 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 21 • 9:00 AM - NOON
412 3rd Avenue North • Glasgow
Call 406-228-9800 for more information
ATTN: ST MARIE CONDO OWNERS
Are you upset “YET” with our continually increased
condo fees? I my self am. We are going to be paying
rent on our own unit(s) if we keep allowing them to
raise the fee! My name is David Evans Sr. I will not
hide behind the scenes and hope you do NOT either.
Please write me, text me, call me… if you are sick and
tired of being sick and tired.
406-648-7244
I will get the ball rolling in the right direction.
Thank You.

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with Sam Waters at the Grill,
and the Elks crew in the kitchen
Accepting TO-GO Orders
Elks Hours:
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Pancakes • Ham
Juice • Milk
Lunch
Cheese Pizza • Salad w/
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Right now America feels like Andy is out of
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and Hiden Biden is hosting a barbecue... this
Biden Regime is unbelievable — or is it?
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Feeling overwhelmed?
Moving to Prairie Ridge, The
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Helping Senior Adults with their move
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Call Shawn Beard • 230-1025
Family Planning Clinics
Family Planning/Reproductive Health Services
Clinics are November 1 and December 20 at Valley
County Health Department – wellness exams for
cervical cancer screening (PAPs) and clinical breast/
pelvic exams, contraceptive services including BC
pills, Nexplanon, IUD, and Nuva Ring.
All services are confidential between you and a
Valley County Health Department
clinician. Call 406-228-6261 or text 406-263-8194
500 4th Ave South | Courthouse Annex
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
for an appointment. All services are low cost or no
Main Office: (406) 228-6261 cost and are provided to everyone regardless of
Clinic Cell: (406) 263-8194 ability to pay.
While Israel has no Second Amendment, the right
to gun ownership and self-defense were highlighted as
many of these civilians killed and kidnapped had no
means to stop these heavily armed Islamic radicals.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on
Friday: “... I directed the Firearms Licensing Division
to go on an emergency operation, in order to allow as
many citizens as possible to arm themselves.”
And here in America the Democrats are trying
their best to strip away your second Amendment rights.
Unbelievable — or is it?
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40 Knots 2 lb. pkg.
POLLOCK FILLETS ...................... $9.99 lb
Lunchables 5.67-5.798 oz. Select Varieties
LUNCH KITS ............................. $3.49 ea
Oscar Mayer 15-16 oz. Select Varieties
FRANKS ................................... $4.99 ea
Land O’ Frost 7.5-9 oz. Select Varieties
LUNCH MEAT ........................... $8.99 ea
40 Knots 1 lb. pkg. 71-90 ct.
COOKED SHRIMP ......................$7.99 ea
Swaggerty’s 4 ct. 10.4-17.6 oz. Select Varieties
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Main Street Bistro 17-32 oz. Select Varieties
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John Soules 24 oz. Select Varieties
BREADED CHICKEN................... $5.99 ea
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What the Glasgow School District bond would do
What will the proposed $8.58 Million Dollar Facility ALL Student activities offered by the Glasgow School
Improvements Bond include? District are supplemented by the following: Scottie
Booster Club, through event gate receipts and team/
**Day 42 Tidbit**
individual entry fees, activity ticket purchases, and from
What are some MHSA postseason events that are
student participation fees.
currently held annually on Scottie Field?
**Day 44 Tidbit**
In the fall, Scottie Football has the opportunity to
Why couldn’t we wait until the Swimming Pool
earn playoff Football games each year based on regular
fundraising was complete?
season performance and their eventual postseason seed.
The Scottie Field Recharged committee waited two
For example, this year’s Northern B Football Champion
additional years before officially forming and launching
has home field advantage throughout the MHSA Class B
their fundraising campaign for updated facilities at
Playoffs, resulting in the possibility of four additional Home
Glasgow High School. The main reason for this delay
Football games with large crowds!
was to make sure that other important community projects
In the spring, our Glasgow Track & Field program
could be completed. It is important to recognize that these
hosts a large postseason event EVERY year. The Eastern
are two entirely different projects. Both are needed. The
C Divisional Track Meet is currently on a 4-year rotation,
simultaneous timeline does not change those needs.
meaning Glasgow gets this 14-school event every four
The city pool project holds special importance to our
years. Scottie Field traditionally plays host to the District
community as does this plan for updated and dependable
2B/3C combined meet every other year. The meet
school facilities. We were thrilled when the Valley County
features 14 schools and is a 10-hour event that brings a
Community Pool Campaign Committee announced on
TON of business to the Glasgow community. Glasgow
June 16th that they had officially signed a contract for
has traditionally hosted the Northern B Divisional Track
pool construction in the summer of 2024. Following this
Meet every other year as well (on opposite years from the
news, the Glasgow school board met in special session
District rotation). Northern B is adding two schools this
on August 8th to move forward with a bond election with
year, making it 13 schools from this point forward.
construction also set to begin in the summer of 2024.
As a result, for the first time ever, the Northern B
When this portion of the bond failed 11 years ago; the
Division voted to move to a 2-day Divisional Meet! This is
community lost an opportunity to complete these projects
BIG news for potential host sites. Glasgow is scheduled
and more for approximately $2 million. With the price tag
to host the first ever 2-day Northern B Divisional Meet
now 2.5 times the original cost, the board recognized it
this year on May 17th and 18th. This means ALL seven
was time to act. Needs like these do not disappear with
schools from visiting District 1B will be staying up to 2
time, only their costs increase with time.
consecutive nights in our Hotels. Visiting teams/fans will
This town has a lot to be proud of and we also
also be spending money at our gas stations, restaurants,
recognize it takes financial commitment together to
retail stores, etc. resulting in massive amounts of $$
maintain and improve what we can offer families. This
economic impact for our small community!
school bond, the city pool, the Children’s Museum of
There seems to be a false sense of security about
Northeast Montana, and the Siding 45 Skatepark all have
our current deteriorating facility and our school’s ability
current needs and we want what’s best for each, because
to keep hosting MHSA postseason Track & Field events
ultimately that is what’s best for Glasgow. The Valley
moving forward. The truth of the matter is; Glasgow High
Event Center, The Glasgow Wrestling Center, and Valley
School is only ONE vote. It will only take a simple majority
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to move our scheduled postseason events to another
through fundraising or bond measures. Decisions like
community if our facilities do not offer ALL schools the best
these keep Glasgow ALIVE!
opportunity to compete safely and effectively.
We are at that point. This is decision time. Do we
want these events in Glasgow or are we comfortable with
all of them going away?

BAZAAR
**Day 43 Tidbit**
What are some MHSA postseason events that are
currently held annually on Scottie Field?
Only 4.1% of the school district’s current annual budget Saturday, October 14th
is spent on Athletics. This includes Coaches salaries, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
transportation, equipment, maintenance, etc. Non- Valley Event Center
athletics make up an additional .8%. All total, K-12 From Home Based business to Hand Crafted Items
Scottie Activities make up only 4.9% of the annual general Let us help you start your Christmas shopping!
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