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Historical event
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Montana Heritage Center
– Topping Out Ceremony
“Topping Out” ceremonies
have been around for
thousands of years, and in
May, the beam you are about
to sign will be used in the
Montana Historical Society’s
Topping Out celebration.
Topping out ceremonies
are held to celebrate a major
milestone in a construction
project. When it’s put in
place, the beam you’re
signing will signify that the
steel at the highest point of
the new Montana Heritage
Center has been constructed.
The heritage center will
be home to an expanded
Montana Historical Society,
which you can visit in
Helena to learn about
Montana’s history, stretching
back 14,000 years to the days
of the wooly mammoths,
through the present day.
Hang on, Pastor! The new building
Springtime brandings are underway, and having the opportunity to get some will have two classrooms
fresh air and be part of Leonard Swenson's branding crew was Glasgow First for you students to use to
Lutheran Church Pastor Scott Keihn. He makes it look easy! continued on back page
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Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East northeast GLASGOW
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Northeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. East northeast Family Planning Clinics
wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Valley County Health Department has Family Planning
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East Clinics scheduled for May 3 and June 7. Our provider does
well-woman exams and contraceptive services to include
wind 13 to 17 mph. long-acting reversal methods (Nexplanon and IUD).
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with Every day we offer birth control starts, ongoing method
support, counselling, STD/HIV testing, free condoms, and
an east southeast wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as emergency contraception.
28 mph. Valley County Health Department
Call 406-228-6261 for an appointment. We can usually see
500 4th Ave South | Courthouse Annex
Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low you within 1-2 days for these services. Our clinic is open to
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
males and females of any age. Our services are billed using
around 35. Main Office: (406) 228-6261 a sliding fee scale and no one is denied services. (We will
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Clinic Cell: (406) 263-8194 ask to bill insurance if you have it.)
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GLASGOW GUN SHOW: Friday, Apr. 29, 3-7pm; Saturday, Apr. 30, 9am-
6pm; Sunday, May 1, 9am-3pm. Firearms & accessories, knives, coins,
crafts, & misc. Admission $3 LOCATED AT GLASGOW CIVIC CENTER
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ERICKSON MOVING SALE Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1 8am-
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FOR RENT IN HINSDALE 2 bedroom house. Partly furnished with stove,
refrigerator, washer & dryer. $600/month. Small pets considered. CALL
JUSTIN 406-364-2156
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WANTED: Spring, summer and fall pasture for any number of pairs up
to 150 head. Also, looking for hay to put up on shares or otherwise. 406-
654-1989
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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
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D&G SPORTS & WESTERN: 2 positions available. One on clothing side.
Responsible for ordering merchandising, waiting on customers. Other is
for Sporting Goods Sales Clerk. $14-18 DOE. APPLY AT D&G SPORTS
& WESTERN. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL (406) 228-9363
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VFW POST 3107. Part-time bartender- 1-2 shifts per week. Hours 2pm-
close APPLY AT VFW.
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NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY: Full-time Seasonal Bridge and Signing/
Truck Driver/Operator for the Valley County Road Depart. Open till Filled.
Benefits include Insurance and PERS. Must be able to obtain CDL within
3 months. Job description and application available at valley county road
shop. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL ROAD SUPERINTENDENT
TODD YOUNG @ 406-263-1477.
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FUN & FRIENDLY WORKPLACE! Join the fun at Taco Shack. You must
be at least 14 years old, be responsible & have transportation. PICK UP
AN APPLICATION AT TACO SHACK OR CALL SHERRI 406-228-2979.
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VALLEY COUNTY TRANSIT has an opening for a full-time/part-time/relief
driver. Benefits available. Must be able to obtain a CDL with passenger
endorsement 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. Pay will be $15.50-$16.00 per hour with pay
increase after successful probation period. CALL 406-228-8747 WITH
ANY QUESTIONS OR TO GET AN APPLICATION.
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VALLEY VIEW HOME is now offering the position open for our
Housekeeping Director. The Director of Housekeeping and Laundry
Services assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability
for providing housekeeping and laundry services to create a safe, sanitary,
comfortable and homelike environment for residents, staff and the public.
Manages employees to provide services according to facility philosophy
and consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Starting wage
is DOE and very competitive. Please fill out an application and drop it
off the administration department at Valley View Home if interested!
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MILK RIVER INC. is looking for a Night Shift Direct Support Specialist.
CALL 406-228-8412 FOR MORE INFO
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JOB OPENING Two Rivers Office Manager at Glasgow Chamber/Two
Rivers Office. Pay is $18/hour. Part time, 20-30 hours/week Responsibilities
& Duties: Attend monthly board meetings; Prepare meeting agendas and
materials; Invoice, collect dues, and prepare statements for members;
Recruit new members; Prepare and write grants and funding opportunities.
Requirements: Highschool diploma or GED; Flexible schedule and
adaptability; Proficiency with Microsoft applications; Excellent customer
service skills; Grant writing experience; Experience with QuickBooks.
Applicants may pick up an application at the Glasgow Chamber/Two Rivers
office or request via email. Please submit a completed application, resume,
and cover letter. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 406-228-2222
OR trg2@nemont.net WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
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VALLEY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT is seeking an
administrative assistant to be located in Glasgow, MT. This job is 24 hours
per week with an hourly wage of $14/hour with a possible increase in salary
after a 6-month probationary period. Benefits include: Public employee’s
retirement, Annual leave, Sick leave, All state and federal holidays. Start
date Negotiable; as soon as possible. FOR AN APPLICATION, OR TO
SUBMIT A RESUME, PLEASE CONTACT vccdjobs@gmail.com
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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!
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HI-LINE FORD has job openings in the service department. Experienced
Service Tech – applicant needs to have automotive skills, applicant
needs to have his own basic tools, we provide specialized tools. We offer
a full benefit package with health insurance, eye and dental, 401k with
matching funds. Ford experience a plus, but not necessary. We can provide
specialized training. Pay depends on experience. Detail Technician –
applicant will be responsible for washing and detailing vehicles in and
out. Applicant must show good work ethics and attendance. We provide
all necessary tools and equipment for the job. Full benefit package
applies. Pay based on experience with growth possibilities based on job
performance. Hi-Line Ford service department operates 5 days a week,
8 hours a day. Weekends off, with paid time off and medical insurance
available. We have a large / Warm shop. Benefit pkg includes 401k with
matching funds and a health insurance plan. 1-406-228-2141 ASK FOR
NORM, JOSH, OR JR TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW
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COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES has an opening for full-time Housekeeper/
Laundry. 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
guestrooms, working areas, and the hotel premises in general in a clean
and orderly manner. APPLY AT COTTONWOOD INN & SUITES
Steph Viste hoists a big female northern pike out of the trap net. photo by FWP
2022 Walleye Spawn Update, April 25th: 'Roller Coaster Ride'
By Fort Peck Reservoir biologist Heath Headley The warmer temperatures have managed to
It’s been quite the roller coaster ride the past trigger more walleye into the trap nets, specifically,
few days in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck Reservoir. some large "green" (not ready to spawn) female
Another cold front pushed through the area on walleye. Male walleye continue to be present as well,
Saturday followed by gusty winds on Sunday. The mix but limited numbers of ripe female walleye are in the
of snow, sleet, and ice combined with 30-40 mph gusts area due to cooler water temps. In addition, the green
dropped water temperatures back into the mid 30’s. female are refusing to ripen up in the holding pens.
However, we got a bit of a reprieve today Thankfully, we’ve managed to gain a bit of
(Monday) with calmer conditions and warmer momentum and hold two smaller egg collection
temperatures reaching into the low 40s. efforts. We were able to collect around 2 million
walleye eggs on Friday and another 7 million on
Monday. This should put us somewhere in the
neighborhood of 12 million eggs so far for the season.
It looks like temperatures will remain warmer for a
few more days so hopefully this will give us another
boost in walleye spawning activity!
 BUSY BEE
Embroidery
Fort Peck Highway • Open 8am - 5pm
Great Gifts for Graduation
& Mother’s Day
Towels • Blankets • Tote Bags
Embroidered Scottie Clothing
Give us a Call at 406-263-5200
NOW HIRING
Historic landmark in Glasgow is hiring housekeepers. If you’re a friendly
and enthusiastic individual, with a strong work ethic, who has a sincere
interest in hospitality and will thrive in an environment that is guest
focused; we want to hear from you!
Come by the Hotel and pick up an application.
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Shifts: Days, Swing, Graveyard
Pay: From $14 - 16 per hour. DOE/Will Train

Montana’s Economy seventh strongest in nation

Montana’s economy grew an
inflation-adjusted 6.7% in 2021, the
seventh largest rate of growth in the
country. It also marks the sharpest
rate growth in Montana in more
than 40 years. Montanans’ personal
income also grew by 8.5% in 2021,
the fastest increase in 15 years.
“Thanks to hardworking
Montanans, our state had an
economic boom last year, despite
inflation and the pandemic.
Montanans’ earnings increased at
the fastest rate in 15 years, and we’re
producing more than we have in
near two generations. The Last Best
Place is a great place to live, work,
raise a family, and do business,”
Governor Greg Gianforte said.
According to economic data
released this month by the federal
Bureau of Economic Analysis
(BEA), Montana’s real gross
‘
domestic product (GDP) grew by
6.7% in 2021, well above the U.S.
growth of 5.7%. Real GDP is the
inflation-adjusted value of the goods
and services produced by labor and
property located in a given area.
Montana’s total GDP was $59.3
billion in 2021 in current dollars.
By industry, the sector with
the largest GDP was the finance
and real estate industry, with $11.2
billion in current dollars. The largest
contributor to the overall gain in
real GDP was the professional and
business services industry, with
gains in 2021 of more than $575
million over its 2020 level. Finance
and manufacturing also posted
large increases in the value of output
produced.
The strongest recovery was
posted in the leisure activities
industry, which includes hotels,
restaurants, ski resorts, museums,
and many tourism activities that
were hard hit by the COVID-19
pandemic. Growth in these
businesses surged in 2021 by 22%
over 2020.
New economic data from BEA
also revealed Montana’s per capita
personal income grew by 8.5% in
2021, faster than the U.S. growth of
7.4%. The 8.5% increase marks the
largest increase in Montana’s per
capita personal income since 2006.
Earlier this month, the
governor announced Montana’s
unemployment rate in March fell
to a record low of 2.3%, the fourth
lowest rate in the nation. Montana’s
labor force and total employment
also reached record highs in March.
Since Gov. Gianforte was
elected in November 2020,
Montana’s unemployment rate has
dropped from 4.2% to 2.3%, and
nearly 26,000 jobs have been created
in the state.

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Valley County Fair
Commission Accepting
bids for BEER GARDENS
August 2 & 3
PRCA Rodeo
August 4
Octane Addictions Show
August 5
Demo Derby
Bids DUE to
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Trail Stewardship Grant Program Projects Selected for Funding
After internal review and review by the State Trail
Advisory Committee, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
recommends 30 applicants receive funding worth $1.44
million through the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant
Program (MTSGP) for projects in 2022.
Eligible projects include development and
rehabilitation work on urban, rural, and backcountry
trails; construction of community trails; and snowmobile
and cross-country ski trail maintenance and grooming
operations.
The MTSGP applications received this year came
from a variety of applicants, including federal and state
agencies, towns, cities, counties, recreational clubs, and
nonprofit organizations.
Originally, FWP expected to be able to award just
shy of $1.04 million using the portion of Montana’s light
motor vehicle registration fee dedicated to MTSGP.
However, additional revenue earmarked for the program
from the taxation of recreational marijuana pushed that
to $1.44 million in proposed awards.
FWP is seeking public comment on the
recommended awards and will be accepted online
at https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-
opportunities; in writing sent to P.O. Box 200701 Helena,
MT 59620-0701; and by email to: fwptrailgrants@
mt.gov. Comments will be accepted until May 26th.

Did you hear the one about the woman

who threw her toaster away because it kept
burning the bread?
She was black toast intolerant.”
Students at the Glasgow Middle School will have Heritage Center, which currently is under construction.
the honors to sign a beam as part of a topping out On its two-week tour of Montana, the event in Glasgow
ceremony for the Montana Historical Society’s new is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Glasgow Middle School.

Historical event
continued from front
explore Montana history.
It also will have expanded
galleries, so you can
see more of the art and
artifacts held in trust by
the Montana Historical
Society, as part of its goal
to preserve, educate and
connect with Montana
are you learning about
Montana history in class,
but you also are living in
historic times right now.
Some of you may even
make history!
The topping out
ceremony has different
meanings in different
countries. One story is
that Egyptians building
highest point, to appease
what they believed were
tree-dwelling spirits
whose habitat had been
disturbed.
In America, the
practice of putting a
tree at the top evolved
to include a flag, often
hoisted to signal those
below that the framing
was complete.
Sletten Construction,
who is building the
new heritage center,
traditionally puts a small
evergreen tree on top of
the steel to symbolize the
birth of a new building,
and also as a good luck
reminder to protect the
workers from accidents.

residents and visitors.
Often the workers,
students, and others
connected to the project
are given the opportunity
to sign the topping-
out beams to be part of
history. Montana students
are being asked to sign the
beam because not only
the first pyramids placed
a tree on the top to honor
their peers who died
during construction.
That’s 4,700 years ago.
In ancient
Scandinavia, when a
timber-framed building
was completed, the
builders put a tree at the
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Call Joan Burris at 406-263-8985 for more information