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 Some OBITUARY
whipping
winds
Larry Cote
After a battle with
A cold front will move through the area pneumonia, Lawrence
Wednesday night and Thursday. Expect strong William Cote, age 91, went
northwest winds to develop Thursday morning with peacefully to Heaven on
winds peaking during the afternoon and evening January 7, 2026.
with cooler temperatures to follow. Wind gusts Larry born December
between 40 and 60 mph are possible. A High Wind 30, 1934, to a big and loving
Watch is in effect for much of Northeast Montana family in Bottineau, North
for Thursday afternoon through Thursday night. Dakota. He left school early
Let’s hope we can get some streets thawed out to move to Phoenix, AZ
before we have the possibility of a genuine January. but after ten long months of
We’ve been spoiled rotten so far in 2026, much to the milking cows, he returned to
delight of may. graduate with his high school class at The
Academy of Willow City, North Dakota. He moved to
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light west wind.
Williston, North Dakota and had a short stint boxing at
Tonight: Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, the State Line Night Club. At 21, he met the love of his life
with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph
increasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could
Betty Lou Miller. He managed to snag her with the help
gust as high as 24 mph. of his 1950s Ford Victoria. They married and had five
kids. They raised their family in Glasgow, Montana. Larry
Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Windy,
with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 29 to worked for Burlington-Northern Railroad—constantly
34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 on-call, unloading trains, moving up to conductor,
mph. and riding the rails. A lifetime Democrat and a strong
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. proponent of labor rights, Larry worked as a union rep
Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as for the railroad. Larry also put his heart into owning and
high as 46 mph. managing the LaCote Apartments. In the 1970s, Larry
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Blustery, with realized his dream of building a cabin at the Pines. The
a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 cabin was a place of countless family memories and
mph. endless hours of fishing.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. North After retirement, Larry and Betty spent many
northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 years traveling to Yuma, Arizona for the winter months,
mph. enjoying all their friends in their motorhome park. Larry
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest spent much of his time involved with local communities.
wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds He was very involved with the building of the original
could gust as high as 20 mph.
little league playing fields. He was on the Frances Mahon
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Deaconess Hospital Board of Directors for 8 years. Larry
Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 was most proud of raising funds to ensure the clubhouse
mph.
at Sunnyside had picture windows to enjoy excellent views
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest after golfing. He grew the best cucumbers, tomatoes and
wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
horseradish that would burn your nose hairs. Larry spent
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. the last year of his life in memory care at Valley View
Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 Home, creating friendships and wreaking havoc. He was
mph.
described as feisty but also as love.
[Link] Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 17,
northwest wind around 7 mph.
2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael Church. In lieu of flowers,
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. please consider donating to St. Raphael’s Church, Glasgow
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. or the local organization of your choice in Larry’s name.
Online condolences may be left at [Link].
 BUZZIFIEDS
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VALLEY COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT has the Full-time off. 8-5 workday. Continued training through Ford Motor Company
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Executive Director. Flexible part-time position OR can be full-
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Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. Pay DOE. If interested, stop in
to the Chamber Office at 54147 US Hwy 2 in Glasgow or CALL
JENNIFER AT (406) 263-5302
BUZZ
SUNNYSIDE GOLF CLUB is seeking a Working Bar Manager
to lead our clubhouse bar while actively bartending during busy
shifts. We’re looking for someone hands-on, reliable, and guest
focused. Duties: Bartending, supervising staff, scheduling,
ordering/inventory, maintaining bar standards, and ensuring great
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for a full-time, in-office Insurance Agent to join our team in
downtown Glasgow. Looking for someone who is organized,
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Girl Scouts kicking off 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Season

Exploramores in this year’s line-up decision making,
Tell us someone who doesn’t enjoy Girl Scout money management,
cookies and supporting this great organization and we’ll people skills, and
show you a genuine prude! business ethics
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming will kick through the Girl
off their 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 30, Scout Cookie
2026, a time when Girl Scouts everywhere hone their Program. All
entrepreneurial skills as they find new and inventive proceeds from cookie sales stay local to power Girl
ways to sell cookies, unboxing brighter futures for Scouts’ amazing experiences year-round.
themselves. With the much-anticipated cookie season Right now, Girl Scouts all over the world are exploring
back in full swing, cookie lovers can rejoice as they who they are, what they can do and all they can become.
indulge in the classic cookie line-up. Your purchase helps them make the world a better
Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream-inspired place — one box of cookies at a time.
sandwich cookie, will join the legendary lineup for the How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year
2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. Filled with delicious Girl Scouts will take pre-orders January 30 –
flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond- February 15, with delivery in late March. If you don’t
flavored crème, Exploremores reflect the spirit of know a local Girl Scout, use the Girl Scout Cookie
exploration at the heart of every Girl Scout. In addition Finder to purchase cookies. Simply enter your zip code
to the exciting new cookie, the 2026 cookie lineup will to find troops selling in your area.
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“A League of Her Own,” Must-Read
on Montana Woman’s 100th Bday
by Aaron Flint, Montana Talks Having celebrated her 100th birthday
“There’s no crying in baseball.” That on New Year’s Day, Swan Lake resident
was one of my favorite Tom Hanks lines Donna Roberts is among the last survivors
from the movie “A League of Their Own” of the original All-American Girls
back in 1992. Heck, I still use that quote on Professional Baseball League, and the
the radio randomly for all sorts of stories only documented player from Montana.
in the news. As professional women’s baseball makes
That’s why this story in The Flathead its long-awaited return, her story offers a
Beacon immediately caught my eye. Look rare glimpse into the lives of the pioneers
Donna (Stageman)
at the resolve in this woman’s face as she who first proved that women could play on
Roberts was born on
holds that bat even to this day at the age a national stage.
New Year’s Day, 1926.
of 100. “A League of Her Own” is a must- She was just 20 years old and living
The release in the 1990s
read profile that published recently in the in Billings, Montana when an article about
of the movie “A League of
Beacon. women’s baseball first caught her eye
Their Own,” acquainted
Women’s sports has been a big topic roughly 80 years ago.
a new generation with
in the news this week, and think about It was funny reading about how she
the influence the league
how we can typically take women’s sports had to have an escort if she went on a date
had on the role of women
for granted. I mean Class C women’s with one of the sailors back then. Here’s
in post-WWII American
basketball is so popular in Montana it another great excerpt.
society.
even led to a very popular Montana PBS Male fans often dismissed the League
“Love is the most
program. But think about it- women’s at first, but their attitudes shifted as soon
important thing in the
wrestling as its own sport really only as the women started warming up. Their
world, but baseball is
kicked off very recently here in Montana. laughter faded, replaced by comments like:
pretty good too!” ~ Yogi
Katie Bartlett wrote this for the “Holy cow, she throws like a man!” or ‘I’m
Berra
Flathead Beacon: gonna go get my dad. He’s gotta see this.”
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GLASGOW
SCHOOL MENU
THURSDAY
Breakfast
Ham & Cheese Bar • Tri Tater
M. Fruit • Milk
Lunch
Turkey & Gravy • Mashed
Potatoes • Stuffing
Cranberries • Dinner Bun
Milk
TAC meets Thursday
The Valley County Transportation Advisory
Committee will meet Thurs. Jan. 15th at 2p.m. at the
Glasgow Senior Citizen Center. The TAC will be
working on/approving the local Coordination Plan &
reviewing/approving Capital requests.
Anyone interested in transportation in our
county is welcome to attend. If you prefer, you may
join the meeting via phone by calling 1-571-748-4021
Pin#2672541#.

VFW to meet Thursday

There will be an American Legion & American
Legion Auxiliary meeting Thursday, January 15th at
7p.m. at the VFW.
On the Agenda is Military Vehicle Convoy, Bylaws,
VFW agreement, District Meeting, American Legion BS
Boys & American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. All
Veterans & spouses are welcome. CENTRAL
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Grazing workshop Thursday

Save the date for MSU Extension’s Integrated
Grazing workshop Tuesday January 20th at the
Full Color Printing
Cottonwood Inn & Suites. Envelopes • Brochures • Business Cards
This workshop is from 9a.m. – 3:30p.m. & is free of Advertising in the BS Buzz
charge with lunch provided.
Range Specialist Dr. Jeff Mosley, Sheep Specialist Passport Pictures
Brent Roeder, Dr. Chris Schauer Director of Hettinger
bscentral@[Link] • 515 2nd Ave. S • (406) 228-4558
Research Center & a panel of sheep, goat & cattle
producers will cover topics like stocking rates, grazing
integration, predator control & more.
Please get on the horn pronto and RSVP to the
MSU Extension Office, 406-228-6241, early so they can
plan a head for lunch & supplies.

Happening at Milk River

Milk River is now a local drop-off location for
recycling cell phones, tablets, and laptops — in any
condition.
Proceeds from the program go directly back to
Milk River to support programs serving individuals
in our community with developmental disabilities.
All donated devices have personal information
permanently and securely erased before being reused
or recycled.
Drop your donations at 219 2nd Ave South in
Glasgow, Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Montana Student Shines at National Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
Cady Brown, a
Southwest Counties Farm
Bureau member and
senior at the University of
Montana Western, recently
represented Montana on
the national stage at the
107th American Farm
Bureau Convention.
Competing in the Young
Farmer & Rancher
(YF&R) Discussion
Meet, Brown successfully
navigated two preliminary
rounds to secure a spot
in the prestigious “Sweet
Sixteen.”
Unlike a traditional
debate, the AFBF
Discussion Meet simulates Cady Brown represents Montana Farm Bureau during the American Farm
a committee meeting. Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet competition in Anaheim.
Participants are evaluated
on their ability to exchange ideas, build consensus, and built her foundation through 4-H, FFA, and ranch work
actively participate in solving industry challenges. This beginning at age 14.
year’s topics spanned critical issues, including urban Brown is no stranger to success in the arena; she
sprawl and land use, succession planning for family was the 2024 MFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet winner
farms, digital engagement, environmental stewardship and currently serves as the president of the UM Western
and strengthening industry relations. Collegiate Chapter.
Brown emphasized that while the national level The American Farm Bureau Convention wraps
requires a sharper competitive edge, the value lies in the up in Anaheim, celebrating the essential role young
diverse perspectives shared. producers like Brown play in the future of production
“It’s very competitive, but it’s also fun because you agriculture.
hear from young farmers and ranchers from all over the
VALLEY COUNTY WEED DISTRICT
country, not just your state,” Brown said. “Being in these VALLEY COUNTY WEED DISTRICT HAS 4 FULL TIME SEASONAL POSITIONS OPEN
events encourages you to sharpen your speaking skills **Starting wage: $16.00**
and deepens your knowledge of Farm Bureau policy.” Applicators are needed for noxious weed control.
Applicants must be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license. Looking for applicants
Brown’s strategy focused on building rapport that are willing to work outdoors and are able to lift up to 65lbs. Successful applicants will be
before the rounds even began. By learning about her required to follow rules, regulations, and wear provided safety attire. Job duties will be assigned
competitors’ backgrounds and commodities, she when hired.
These positions involve working with various chemicals and may require strenuous physical
was able to facilitate a more natural flow during the
activity such as working in the heat, standing for extended periods of time and performing
discussion. “As advocates for agriculture, it’s vital to be long walks on uneven ground carrying a backpack sprayer while applicating when needed.
well-spoken on a national level,” Brown added. “This Applicants will spend hours operating and maintaining four wheelers and UTVS along with
event allows you to meet outstanding people and create other shop and grounds work on Valley County Grounds.
Applicants must establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow
unique connections—all while traveling to places like employees, supervisors, and the public. Employment will be subject to reference checks. We are
Anaheim.” looking for responsible, honest, self-motivated and hardworking applicants. Positions start late
Hailing from Three Forks, Montana, Brown is May early June and wrap up by the end of August or early September.
pursuing a business degree with a minor in equine Generic Applications available online at the Montana Job Service website under employment
applications or by stopping the Valley County Extension Office. Applications can be dropped off
management. While she didn’t grow up on a farm, she at the Extension Office within the Valley County Courthouse.