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The Midnight Run
Fall sports were officially underway this morning! 21
Scotty cross country runners waited until one minute
after midnight to get their first day of practice in.
Pictured, back row: Trevor Johnson, Wilson Overby,
Tim Wageman, Donnie Brabeck, Lane Thompson,
Blake Lloyd, Ben Rodriguez, Carl Zabrocki, Keevan
Sibley, Jaysen Turner, Trevor Shipp, Ted Tryan
and Colter Cumber. Front row: Elizabeth Nyquist,
Shanice Lagerquist, Ali Cunningham, Lauren
Padden, Iris McKean, Kira Beck and Stevie Hartwell.
515 2nd Ave. S • Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-4558 • fax: 406-228-4578
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Friday is the first day of sports practice state-wide
— that’s the rule — and Glasgow Athletic Director
Brenner Flaten says the 12:01 a.m. Friday practices
are getting popular in other towns across the state
not only for cross country, but the other sports as
well. The Scotties might be practicing football at
12:01 a.m. next year, depending on whether or not
Coach Ryan Hartwell and his kids want to give it a
try. We’ll have to wait and see. “Just flip the lights on
and go,” Brenner said.
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LLOYD’S REPAIR, LLC is looking for 1-2 full time appliance repair
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and calling customers to confirm appointments. The business serves
all of northeast Montana and western North Dakota. Work would
be M–F. Starting Wage would be $17-28 per hour DOE. A company
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HELP WANTED Subway has an opening for part time night and
weekend work. $10/hr/ Must be at least 16 years of age. PLEASE
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FMDH POSITION OPENING: Dietary Aide Full Time, rotating shifts.
Normal shifts are 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or 10:30 am -7:00 pm some
weekends required. Previous dietary (kitchen) experience preferred.
On-the-job training provided. Accountable for assisting in the
preparation of patient meals, menus, and nutritional supplies. Duties
include food preparation, using proper methods of food handling,
preparation, and storage. Basic knowledge of food service and ability
to follow department policies and procedures. FMDH is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PLEASE CONTACT THE
HR DEPARTMENT AT (406) 228.3662 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
BUZZ
VALLEY VIEW HOME is now taking applicants for a permanent
Housekeeping position. The Housekeeping Aide provides cleaning
services to provide a safe, sanitary, comfortable and homelike
environment for residents, staff and the public. In addition, this position
offers cross training into the role as Laundry Aid. We are offering
competitive wage for 32-40 hours a week. APPLICATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE IN OUR ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT.
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GLASGOW SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITIONS: Teachers (Elementary
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person that needs a flexible job? Home Care Services is currently
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person. FOR MORE INFO CALL 406-228-4200
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the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident. This
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Schuetzen-style
The Valley County Rifle and Pistol Club hosted
its major event of the season, the Summer Heat
Schuetzen and Bench Match, on August 9th and had
a great turnout including shooters from as far as Idaho,
Wyoming and Canada. Broken down, Schuetzen
just may very well be the purest form of rifle shooting
there is. It is performed with a single shot rifle and the
practitioner is striving for precise shot placement into
the bull’s-eye of a 25 ring target at 200 yards. Pictured
above is Cara Pinder, shooting a borrowed rifle from
Mike Otterberg. The Marlin-Ballard she was firing is
over 100 years old and valued at over $3,000, and
that does not include the sights which Cara’s father,
Kent Morehouse, informed us that they are rather
pricey as well. But he’s now got her fixed up with her

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own rifle for Schuetzen
shooting... just not quite
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as pricey. The Buzz will
MONDAY Sen
feature the results of the
Summer Heat Schuetzen Baked Manicotti
and Bench Match results
Call for reservation by 10 AM
next week. 228-9500
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Wond er f ul New Items A rriving for Fall The Holidays will be here before you know it.
Check out our new Fall Clothing Line Let us help you get a jump on your Holiday Party.
from Carmen and CoCo Light appetizers, dinner buffets or full service meals,
we have you covered. Let us worry about the meal,
Arriving soon…the latest Myra Bags…Great New Styles and you plan the party games!
New Fall Purses!
New Home Décor, Clocks, Mirrors and More! Call Melissa today at 406-228-2031
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Bridal Registry
Check our Summer Sales! Younkin & Maliawco We also offer a discount of 10% on weekday parties.
There is always som et hing September 14, 2019
Capdeville & Leo
new at R obyn’s Nes t September 28, 2019
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October 11, 2019
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501 1st Ave. S. 228-4646 January 4, 2020

221 5th Ave South • Glasgow, MT
406-228-3400 • fmdh.org
N’S Important Dates
GAULTOERN
EPAIR & for Hunters
RVICE
WRECKER SE Fall is right around
the corner and as we all gear
up for hunting season we
53999 want to remind everyone of
Hwy 2 W
important dates coming up.
Batteries • Towing • Repair Also, don’t forget to check out
Call 228-2715 or 263-1249 the Hunt Planner online. You
can begin planning your hunt
using either a regional map
by species or go right to the
hunting district information
you are interested in.
Aug. 15- 900 archery season
opens
Aug. 19 - Special Mountain
Lion drawing
Sept. 1 - Turkey and Upland
Game Bird (excluding
Pheasants) Season Opens,
Special Permit Sandhill Crane
Opening
Sept. 7 - Archery Antelope,
Archery Bighorn Sheep,
Deer & Elk Archery, Mountain
Lion Archery without Hounds
Opening, Archery Black Bear,
Wolf Archery Opening
Sept. 15 - Fall Black Bear,
General Big Horn Sheep,
Backcountry Deer & Elk (HD’S
150, 151, 280, 316), Mountain
Goat, Moose Opening,
General Wolf Opening
Sept. 18 - Falconry Central
Flyaway- Zone 1& 2 Opening
Sept. 21 - Upland & Waterfowl
Youth Weekend
Sept. 28 - Duck & Coot
Zone 1& 2 Central Flyaway,
Duck & Coot & Falconry
& Scaup Pacific Flyaway,
OTC Sandhill, Tundra Swan
Permit, Crane Opening
Sept. 30 - Last day to
purchase bonus point
Oct. 12 - Antelope General
Opening, Pheasant Opening
Oct. 17 - Two-Day Youth Deer
Hunt
Oct. 26 - Mountain Lion Fall
without Hound Opening
Nov. 15 - Bison Opening
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OBITUARY
Albert Franzen
Albert George Franzen, 88, of Glasgow Montana
passed away peacefully August 10, 2019.
Albert was born September 7, 1930 to John and Alma
(Willer) Franzen at Anna Chester’s Boarding House in
Hinsdale, Montana. He attended school in Hinsdale for
six years and then the family moved to Glasgow where
he went to school until he went to work for his sister and
brother-in-law, Charlotte and Clarence Fuhrman at their
family farm near Opheim.
Albert joined the Army in 1948, serving in the Army
Reserves. He was called to active duty in the Korean War
and was honorably discharged in 1952. He completed
his GED while serving his country. After returning from
Korea he went back to work for Clarence and Charlotte.
While working for them he met the love of his life, Doris
Johnston. The couple married July 1, 1954.
That fall he went to work for Wagenhal’s Electric. He
worked for several electric shops and earned his Master
Electrician License. In 1982, he went into business with
his brother-in-law, Bud Johnston, together they opened
Glasgow Electric. He retired in 1993 to enjoy his family.
His family started with the birth of Rollie in 1955,
360 days later Brenda came along. Over the next twelve
years the family grew to a total of eight children: Ann,
Sharon, Louise, Linda, Bridger (Albert was so surprised it
was a boy after five girls; he didn’t believe Doris so he had
to go and check the equipment) and Theresa.
In 1961, Albert and Doris decided to build a home
for their ever growing family. They constructed a beautiful
five bedroom, one bathroom house that became a home
for ten people. The second bathroom wasn’t added until
most of the kids had moved out on their own. Once the
children moved out there was no need for the large country
home, so they moved to town in 1988. Their new home
was a fixer-upper that they remodeled to reflect Albert’s
many talents.
Albert and Doris enjoyed many happy retirement
years with family and friends. One highlight was traveling
to China with their son and daughter-in-law. He was a
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creative card player and
taught his children how
to cheat. We never played
for money. It was all for
fun! He was a member
of St. Raphael’s Catholic
Church, VFW Post 3107,
International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers Local
233 and 8th District Unions,
Valley County Mosquito
Board and Friends Of The Pioneer Museum.
He left this world a very happy man feeling blessed by
his beautiful family!
Albert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris. Albert
was often heard saying “she’s such a wonderful woman!”;
children Rollie (Lorie) Franzen of Henderson, Nevada,
Brenda (Butch) Leckie of Glasgow, Montana, Ann (Tim)
Potter of Glasgow, Montana, Sharon (Nick) Thelen of
Kenmare, North Dakota, Louise (Clem) Lemieux of
Glasgow, Montana, Linda (Jimmy) Kuich of Spanaway,
Washington, Bridger (Thelma) Franzen of Henderson,
Nevada and Theresa (Allen) Sevareid of Belgrade,
Montana; 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, one
great-great-granddaughter and numerous nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma;
brothers, Bill and Tom Franzen, and Virgil Barnett; sister,
Charlotte Barnett Fuhrman; infant sister, Dorothy Franzen
and grandson, Derek Leckie.
Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday,
August 18, 2019 at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. A
Mass of Christian Burial at St Raphael’s Catholic Church
will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2019 with Father
Jose Valliparambil presiding. Burial with Military Honors
will be at Highland Cemetery. Albert’s family asks that
in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Albert’s memory
to Friends Of The Pioneer Museum, VFW Post # 3107,
Valley County Hope Project, St. Vincent’s Health Care
Foundation in Billings, or Milk River Activity Center.
 Memorial Service
Donna Mae Austin
Saturday, August 17
at 11:00am
Bell Mortuary
Reception to Follow
at the VFW
OBITUARY
Mitch Etchart
Mitchel Joseph Etchart was born in Glasgow, Montana
on August 11, 1921 to John and Catherine Etchart, Basque
immigrants. He passed away on August 13, 2019. He was the
third of five children. He grew up in Tampico, Montana and
had fond memories of going to school in a one room school
house he called “Tampico Tech”. He graduated from Glasgow
High School with the Class of 1938. He also graduated from St.
Thomas College in Minnesota with a degree in Economics.
Mitch’s brother Gene taught him to fly at Gene’s flying
school in Havre in 1940 as part of the Civilian Pilot Training
(CPT) program. Gene was an important influence throughout
Mitch’s life and he always looked up to him. Mitch hauled gas
in 5 gallon cans to fuel airplanes to earn money for his lessons.
In the spring of 1941 he completed the secondary CPT course
at Johnson’s Flying Service in Missoula. By July 1941 he had
become a certified flight instructor and held a commercial
license at the age of 19. Mitch was then a CPT instructor for
Lynch’s Flying Service in Belgrade, MT until Pearl Harbor.
Mitch entered the Army Air Corps in July 1943. He
instructed Primary Air Corps cadets in Stearman biplanes and
Basic Training cadets in BT-13s in Lancaster, CA. After World
War II ended, he joined the Air Reserve Squadron and served
for 20 years. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air
Force.
He retired from flying in 2009 at the age of 88. He had over 10,000
hours of flight time and was a certified flight instructor with over
69 years of flying experience. He received the Wright Brothers
“Master Pilot” Award in 2004. Flying was his true passion.
Mitch returned to the ranch in 1945 upon the death of his
father. He and his brother Mark eventually took over Etchart
Ranch and enjoyed a lifetime partnership raising sheep and cattle.
They were involved in all aspects of the ranch, including sheep
and cattle drives. Working together they spent a half century
running Etchart Ranch. They weathered northeast Montana’s
extreme conditions, volatile markets and long distances. Mitch
retired from ranching in 1993 when Page Whitham purchased
Etchart Ranch.
Mitch met his future bride, Donna Lee Squires, in St.
Paul in 1950. They were married in 1952 at St. Raphael’s. They
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Rocky Mountain Oysters on the Menu
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John Deere Air Compressor
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alternative treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
raised a family of five children:
Danielle, Rita, Paulette, Nancy
and Paul. Mitch and Donna
had a great life together. They
loved traveling, boating at
Fort Peck, attending their
grandchildren’s activities and
flying to air shows whenever
they could. Sister Ferne and
family visited every summer to
enjoy the lake with him and his family. Mitch loved his friends
and liked to visit and play cards with them. He especially enjoyed
his talks with brother Leonard on visits to Billings in later years.
His advice to his children was often “use a little judgement”
and the motto he lived by was “keep it simple”. His faith, family,
flight, friends and fun was the essence of his life.
Etchart was an active member of the community serving
on many boards over the years, including the Montana Pilots
Association, Montana Stockgrowers, Frances Mahon Deaconess
Hospital, Montana Wool Growers Association, the American
Legion and many more. He was also President of the Montana
Association of State Grazing Districts.
He is predeceased by his wife, Donna Lee; his daughter,
Nancy; his parents, John and Catherine; his brothers Gene,
Mark and Leonard and his sister, Ferne.
He is survived by his children: Danielle (Einar) Anderson,
Rita (Mitch) Gallagher, Paulette (Jon Satre) Etchart, and Paul
(Barb) Etchart; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren;
sister-in-law Delores Etchart; brother-in-law Leon Squires and
many nieces and nephews.
He was a founding member of the Glasgow High School
Educational Trust. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to
the GHS Educational Trust, 904 Wedum Drive, Glasgow, MT,
59230.
A Rosary will be prayed 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 25,
2019 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Glasgow, Montana. A
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 at
St. Raphael’s Catholic Church with Father Jose Valliparambil
presiding. Following Mass there will be a reception and
fellowship at the Glasgow Elk’s Lodge. A private family burial is
scheduled in Highland Cemetery.