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Brothers Tyler and Ryan George were crowned the

16th Annual Milk River Catfish Classic champs on

38.95 pounds on five cats, edging out Jason & Tianna

Flaten by get this a razor thin two-tenths of a pound.

It marked the closest margin of victory in the history of
the Montana Catfish Tournament Circuit history.

Milk River Catfish Classic roster a done deal

Montana Cats Staff The 17th
Annual Milk River Catfish Classic
filled in FOUR days!!
We started accepting entries
from outside last years Top 40
on Saturday, January 2nd. By the
morning of Wednesday, January 6th

we had a FULL 80 team field.

We raised the entry fee to
$100 this year and it made it even
more popular. We are the only
tournament circuit in Montana that
offers 100% cash pay back at all of
their events. This year we will award

over $10,000 in cash and prizes at

the 17th Annual Milk River Catfish
Classic on Saturday, June 4th. The
Calcutta and Street Dance featuring
a LIVE band will be on Friday, June
3rd.

See the 80-team roster inside.

Website launched for school donations

Jan. 8 - Jan. 14

SHOWINGS
228-9239

www.polsontheatres.com
4:10 - 7:15

4:00 - 6:50 - 9:30

HELD
OVER

Strong frontier combat and violence including gory

images, sexual assault, language and brief nudity

PG-13

Sci-fi action violence.

DAILY CINEMAS: 4:00 & 4:10 PM - $6.00/PERSON

FREE TREAT TUESDAY! Free Popcorn with Every Paid Admission. ALL SHOWINGS

REMODELED HOME
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1632 SQ. FT. +/REMODELED HOME WITH UPDATED
KITCHEN, TILED BATHROOMS AND
FLOORING. BASEMENT OFFERS
SLEEPING ROOM AND LARGE FAMILY
ROOM. PRIVATE FENCED BACK YARD,
SUNROOM, AND A LARGE DOUBLE
CAR GARAGE ARE JUST ADDED
AMENITIES!

ASKING: $179,000.00

#263
Offered by: Karen Waarvik, Broker/Owner

(406) 228-2525
www.redfoxxrealestate.com

Montana taxpayers can now donate up to $150

to innovative educational public school programs and
receive a one-for-one tax credit on their annual return.
Senate Bill 410 established the program and caps
the public school tax credit at $3 million. The Montana
Department of Revenue (DOR) must preapprove tax
credits to make sure that the cap has not been reached.
On Jan. 1, DOR launched a website allowing taxpayers
to preapprove the tax credit for their donation and to
make the donation payment online. Or, the taxpayer
may print a donation pledge and mail a check to the
Office of Public Instruction.
The website can be found at: https://svc.mt.gov/
dor/educationdonations/

OPI encourages all school districts to communicate
this exciting program to parents and education support
groups throughout the state as anyone can make a
donation to help public schools and receive a tax credit
from the state when filing their state tax return.
Taxpayers can donate any amount they wish, but
the tax credit they receive is capped at $150. Taxpayers
can choose to donate directly to either the high school or
elementary school district in the seven-largest districts
in the state, but donations outside of these areas will
go to one of 11 regions and will be divided among all
of the schools in that region. Funds donated will be
distributed to school districts quarterly and will go into
the school flexibility fund. The funds can be used for
new technology or new instructional programs.

Late Nite Laffs

Week of Jan. 13 - Jan. 19, 2016

Vicks Nyquil 24 ct. Caplets or 12 oz. Liquid

COUGH, COLD & FLU REMEDIES...$7.99

Halls 30 ct. Sel. Var.

COUGH DROPS...........................3/$5
Bar S 1 lb. Sel Var.

BOLOGNA OR FRANKS...................99
Bar S 32-40 oz. Sel. Var.

SMOKED SAUSAGE.....................$2.99
85% Lean 15% Fat Family Pack

GROUND BEEF.......................$2.99 lb.

Family Pack

LONDON BROIL STEAKS.........$2.99 lb.

Pork Shoulder Blade

BOSTON ROAST.....................$1.29 lb.

A day after he was caught, it came out that Mexican drug lord
El Chapo actually sat down for an interview with Sean Penn
while he was on the run. In the interview, El Chapo described
himself as a person whos not looking for problems in any
way. You know, except for that whole Mexican drug lord
thing. Im just a humble drug lord! I chop up my enemies
one leg at a time, just like anybody else. ~ Jimmy Fallon
Mexican drug lord El Chapo was captured by authorities
after meeting with Sean Penn. As a result, Bill Cosby just
canceled his lunch with Sean Penn. ~ Conan OBrien
El Chapo is back in the same prison he escaped from six
months ago but they revoked his tunnel privileges this time. The
plan is theyre hoping to extradite him to the United States so
he can be tried by a jury of his customers. That is, if he doesnt
escape again. Hes very good at getting away. Hes really the
closest thing Mexico has to a leprechaun. ~ Jimmy Kimmel
The truth is that the odds of you winning the Powerball are 290 million
to 1. That means are you about as likely to win the Powerball as you
are to ever hear the words President Jeb Bush. ~ James Corden

Wednesdays

Ladies Night Special

Margaritas

Happy Hour

Thursdays - Saturdays

3 pm - 6 pm
Beer Specials
Margaritas

Clip this Coupon for:

Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off

On Combos Only

REPLACE THAT OLD RELIC WITH THIS

2015 TAURUS LIMITED ALL WHEEL DRIVE

MSRP $42,680
Hi-Line discount $2,000
rebates up to $4,750
cash no trade price of $35,930

NORTHEAST MONTANAS FORD HEADQUARTERS

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Beauty today,
cold weekend
ahead

Tonight: A slight chance of snow and sleet after 11pm.

Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 28
by 5am. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west
northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy,
with a temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. West
northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as
21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow
accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 7
to 9 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before
11am. Cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind around
7 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. East northeast wind
around 8 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly
cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. North northeast wind
around 7 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with
a high near 6.
M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly
sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

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THURSDAY
Pork Roast

Call for reservation by 10 AM

228-9500

BUZZIFIEDS
gateway club: is looking for 2 cooks and a dishwasher. pick up
application at job service.
BUZZ
For Rent: 1,800 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath apartments in Glasgow. 2 car
garage. New construction. $1,500/mo. + $1,500 deposit. 3 units available.
Call John at 406-263-2046
BUZZ
FOR RENT: Upgraded 3 bedroom units at St. Marie in various sizes. $400
to $600. Call 406-524-3742
BUZZ
For Rent: 3 bedroom single level duplex for rent. Very good condition.
Located in St. Marie asking $550 a month plus utilities. Call Helland
Agency 228-2114
BUZZ
for rent: 2000 sq/ft Downtown storefront space for lease Call 2282800
BUZZ
For Rent: In St. Marie, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage. CALL
524-3188
BUZZ
for rent: 2000 sq/ft Downtown storefront space for lease Call 2282800
BUZZ
FOR RENT: In Downtown Glasgow, furnished Suites; 1 BR, 2 BR, & 3
BR. CALL 228-2800
BUZZ
GREAT FAMILY HOME FOR RENT: Spacious 3 bedroom close to town.
Garage, 1 baths, custom built-ins, refurbished interior, water and sewer
provided. No smoking or pets. Damage deposit required. CALL (406)
367-9300
BUZZ
FOR SALE:2015 Chevy Crew Cab, black, High Country Edition, 29,000
miles, weather tech mats, tonneau cover, fully loaded. Brown leather interior,
heated & cooled seats. Comes with two sets of wheels on 22 American
Racing Black tires (used two summers) and 18 XD series with new Toyo
AT tires. $39,900. CALL 406-214-2973. Can text pictures.
BUZZ
for sale: Entertainment center on wheels 4X 4 1/2. Double bed with
frame, headboard, box spring and mattress. Refinished school desk. Stereo
Zenith 300 watt. End table. Call 228-4898
BUZZ
FOR SALE: Florida timeshare, near Disney World and many other
locations, available. $3,000 OBO. CALL 672-2572
BUZZ
1996 GHS class reunion meeting: January 20th, at the Cottonwood,
7:00 pm

New Rheem furnace in 2002 forced air heating / central air cond.
All new windows, doors, gutters, roof and nova brick in 2013
Composite deck (maintenance free!) facing back yard new in 2010
Private back yard with mature landscaping
LARGE triple car garage. Detached 32 x 32 (insulated and heated)
12 foot garden storage shed
Extra driveway suits lots of parking
House plus garage sits on 1.5 lots in a private cul de sac located next
to a park, Middle School and Scottie Day Care.
Fresh paint outside in 2014, fresh paint inside in 2015
Fabulous neighbors! Move in ready!

HOUSE FOR SALE

IN A PRIVATE CUL DE SAC

1.
2.
3.
4.

Updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath

house for sale with a bonus
room. Large 32 x 32 heated triple
car garage. All situated on 1.5
lots. Across from middle school
and day-care. 5 Scottie Court.

ASKING $259,000

CALL FOR A SHOWING 228-2230

Custom Carpentry Roofing Repairs Windows Doors Kitchens Baths

Call Shawn Beard 230-1025

Email: beardhi@gmail.com Licensed & insured Free Estimates

Beautiful Log Home overlooking Fort Peck Lake
with a 25 Ft Cathedral Ceiling, Rock Fireplace &
a bright open kitchen with stunning views of Fort
Peck Lake & the CMR wildlife refuge. Attached
3 stall garage, BBQ room, hot tub, In floor heat
& Geo thermal heat source are just a few of
this homes more outstanding features. With 5
bedroom and 3 bathrooms and over 6,000 SQ.
FT. this is truly an amazing Property. There is
still time to pick colors and flooring as property
is still under construction. This 12 acre parcel
is located in GEM Views subdivision and is just
one mile from the Boat ramp at Duck Creek.

AMAZING LAKE VIEWS

CALL JON at 263-2113 TODAY

www.hellandagencyinc.com

Asking
$950,000

For Sale

1.8 acres of deeded land

along Hwy. 243 across from
Sleeping Buffalo. 2560 sq.
ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1991
double wide on a 1026 sq. ft.
basement. Call for details or
an appointment.

RZ Realty,
Rocky Zimdars broker 263-8352

20-969

17th Annual Milk River

Catfish Classic Entries

Tyler George, Sheridan, WY. - Ryan George, Joliet

Jim Kelly, Three Forks Charles Buxbaum, Sidney
TBA (Hi-Line Gobblers Banquet Raffle Winner)
Seth Morehouse, Glasgow - Levi Sugg, Glasgow (Nemont
Photo Contest WINNER)
5. Jeremiah Hopstad, Billings - Justin King, Sidney
6. Blake Gauer, Park City - Zach Dasinger, Laurel
7. Storm Jackson, Glasgow - TBA
8. Mitch McIntyre, Glasgow - Jim McIntyre, Glasgow (Lois
McIntyre)
9. Don Resseguie, Great Falls - Kevin Durell, Glasgow (D.R.
Durell Construction)
10. Norm Braaten, Fort Peck - Scott Fossum, Glasgow
11. Erin George, Joliet, Dave George, Glasgow (Thrivent
Financial)
12. Jason Maynard, Richey - Scott Swanson, Glasgow
13. Seth Combs, Beulah ND. - Mark Combs, Glasgow
14. Casey King, Glasgow - Cody King, Glasgow, MT.
15. Josh Marottek, Medicine Lake, - Drew Henry, Glasgow
(CW Bar Vending / Missouri River Reality)
16. Garrett Morken, Glasgow - Jerrett Braaten, Glasgow
17. Joel Smith, Glasgow - Marc Kloker, Glasgow (Simply
Thrive Wellness / Glasgow Distributors)
18. Bobby Wise, Billings - Robert Wise, Billings
19. Doug Mahlum, Great Falls - Kane Mahlum, Great Falls
(Valley Builders Supply)
20. Doug Marottek, Poplar - Derek Werner, Poplar
21. Willy Lauckner, Nashua - Chris Kolstad, Glasgow
22. Bryon Armour, Lewistown - Hooper Armour, Lewistown
(Judith River Jets)
23. Bo Boreson, Cayusa, IN - Vance Anderson, Glasgow
24. Jacob Aune, Glasgow - Shawn Wersal, Glasgow
25. Blaine Berg, Glendive - Cole Wesen, Glasgow
26. Nick Pentas, Billings - Shawn Bergstrom, Nashua
27. Steve Harris Jr., Sidney - Chad Nelson, Sidney
28. Ann White, Billings - Ashley Harris, Sidney
29. Brien Gault, Glasgow - Autumn Gault, Glasgow (Sauer
Farms)
30. Troy Warburton, Belgrade - Eddie White, Billings
31. Chad Dawson, Dickinson, ND - Cade Flaten, Glasgow
32. Chad Mueller, Sidney - Kyle Mueller, Sidney
33. Brady Flaten, Glasgow - Jason Molstad, Glasgow
34. Ryan Feezell, Glasgow - Tyler Partridge, Glasgow
35. Eric Billmeyer, Turner - Casey Riggin, Glasgow
36. Karl Krause, Glasgow - Jake Kuka, Glasgow (Katie Kuka
@ Mirror Image)
37. Tommy Sundeen, Fort Peck - Elliot Essling, Nashua
(Glasgow Distributors)

38. Curt Shipman, Glasgow - Darci Shipman, Glasgow

39. Mike Merideth, Nashua - Stone Tahista, Nashua (Mikes
Machine & WeldingShop)
40. Callahan Belling, Richland - Randy Elletson, Glasgow
(Belling Farms, Rodneys Rip off Service)
41. Larry Hockhalter, Glasgow - Dale Borgen, Glasgow
42. Brendan Waarvik, Williston - DJ Elletson, Glasgow
43. Shannon Albert, Hardin - Rodney Hudyma, Glasgow
(Hudyma Construction)
44. John Grimes, Nashua - Coel Stutheit, Glasgow (Farm
Equipment Sales)
45. BJ Kemp,Glasgow - John Britzman, Glasgow
46. Fred Potter, Glasgow - CJ Miller, Glasgow
47. Spencer Marsh, Glasgow - TBA (Hi-Tech Electric)
48. Tracy Krause, Circle - Katie Kuka, Glasgow (Katie Kuka
@ Mirror Image)
49. Tara Harrington, Glasgow - Allan Harrington, Glasgow
50. Robert Harrington, Glasgow - Quentin Compton, Glasgow
51. Derek Carda, Sidney - Adam Smith, Sidney
52. Seth Ingram, Glasgow - Keigan Ingram, Glasgow
53. David Irving, Glasgow - Rod Ost, Glasgow (Irving Law)
54. Jeff Irving, Glasgow - Kirk Capdeville, Glasgow (Irving
Law)
55. Timm Canen, Glasgow - Aimee Kloeckner, Glasgow
56. Jesse Nickels, Nashua - Jessica Nickels, Nashua
57. Dean Armbrister, Glasgow - Arlie Armbrister, Glasgow
58. Blaine White, Glasgow - Kyle Gibson, Glasgow
59. Kevin Howie, Billings - Travis Kennedy, Billings
60. Randy Franco, Billings - Nick Fortier, Billings
61. Wade Bomar, Billings - Edward Sieders, Billings
62. Cody Stensland, Fairview - George Stuckers, Sidney
63. Paul Provencher, Glasgow - Wayne Linder, Glasgow
64. Steve Harris Sr., Sidney - Quinten Nelson, Sidney
65. Patty Geer, Browning - Theresa Shipp, Glasgow
66. Lacey Flaten, Glasgow - Keegan Jensen, Glasgow
67. Jeff Unterseher, Glendive - Ben Unterseher, Glasgow
68. Nate Molstad, Havre - Jerry Molstad, Glasgow
69. Spencer Gay, Glendive - Patrick Gay, Glasgow
70. Carmen Corey, Nashua - Tom James, Glasgow
71. Brodie Boreson, Hinsdale - Lindsey Boreson, Hinsdale
72. Luke Kloker, Fairview - Lak Kloker, Fairview
73. Crystal Kinderman, Cayusa,IN - Katie Clausen, Lambert
74. Lucas Partridge, Sidney - Chris Partirdge, Sidney
75. Colin Kemmis, Glasgow - C.J. Kemmis, Glasgow
76. Brady Mueller, Sidney - Brandon Mueller, Sidney
77. Chris Peterson, Savage - Mark OToole, Sidney
78. Bill Jones,Billings - Phil Hageman, Billings
79. Levi Kreihmeyer,Gillette, WY. - T.J. Larson, Gillette, WY.
80. Kevin McElvaney, Dickinson, ND., Ryan Trustem,
Dickinson, ND.

This years Payouts:

1st Place- $2,000

2nd Place- $1,500
3rd Place- $1,000
4th Place- $750
5th Place- $500
6th Place- $400
7th Place- $350
8th Place- $300
9th Place- $250
10th Place- $200
11th Place- $150
12th Place- $100
13th Place- $100
14th Place-$100
15h Place- $100 D&G Gift
Certificate
16th Place-$100 D&G Gift
Certificate
17th -18th Place - Catfish
Rods
19th -20th Place - Catfish
Tackle
Jumbo Whiskers Award
-$200
Big Whiskers Award$100

THURSDAY

Soup: Beef Barley Chili

Specials:

Tetrazzini
Patty Melt

Dine at theO
228-8006

Sagebrush Lounge
and Casino
& Reynolds Market

Meat Raffle
Saturday

January 30th 7 pm
at the Sagebrush Lounge

15 Meat items
auctioned off
including a
15 lb Prime Rib!
Only 100 tickets being sold
win multiple times!
Buy tickets from Zack at the
Sagebrush Lounge or
Questions call Zack at
406-228-8213
Must be present to win

All proceeds go to the Glasgow Food Bank

Lego League
Starting Up
Thursday,
January 21st
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 8 - 10

Sign ups at the Library

Will run for 8 weeks
Need a parents permission
Pat Knierim running the event.
Not a competition

Helps Build Creativity

and Imagination!

GRIEF SUPPORT
GROUP
Help and encouragement after the

Help anddeath
encouragement
after the
of a loved one
Help and
encouragement
after
death
of a loved one. the
death of a loved one
GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support
GriefShare
is a special
weekly
seminar
and We
support
group designed
to help
you rebuild
your
GriefShare
is a special
weekly
seminar
andlife.
support
group
designed
to
help
you
rebuild
your
life.
We
group
designed
to
help
you
rebuild
your
life.
We
know it hurts, and we want to help.
know it hurts, and we want to help.
know it hurts, and we want to help.
Mondays
Mondays 7:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
8:00pm
January
January 18
18 -- April
April 11
11
Glasgow
Evangelical
Church,
Glasgow Evangelical Church, 152
152 Aberdeen
Aberdeen St.
St.
office@glasgowec.com
228-2755
office@glasgowec.com 228-2755
There is no charge to attend and materials are provided.
There is no charge to attend and materials are provided.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

On the north side. Very
nice remodeled and
completely updated one
bedroom, 1 bathroom
house. Detached large
garage, private deck with
nice yard and an iron
picket fence.
Price Reduced

New at the Cottonwood Inn and Suites

Mobile Text Club

Get notified of special events and receive special membership coupons

Sagebrush Lounge:

Text:

Sagebrush to 49798

Call 2634385

for a chance to win a

Pitcher of Draft Beer with
an Appetizer

Willows Restaurant:

Text:

Willows to 49798
for a chance to win
A 10 oz Prime Rib
Dinner

SPECIALS:
THURSDAY

Soup: Pork Veggie

Lunch: Pork Chop Burger
Dinner: Smoked Baby
Back Ribs

FRIDAY

Soup: Clam Chowder

Lunch: Fish & Chips
Dinner: Walleye

We have soft-serve ice cream!

Have your parties here

BOOK NOW!

A GREAT PLACE TO
HANG OUT!

THE HANGAR

Hwy 2 East
228-8280

Open: Mon - Sat Closed: Sun

Everyday

Fresh
Burgers
GLASGOW

SCHOOL MENU
THURSDAY
Breakfast
Hot or Cold Cereal Pop Tart
Applesauce Milk
Lunch
Italian Dunkers Bread Sticks
Celery w/P.B. Peaches Brownies
Choice of Fruit Milk

OBITUARY

Suzii Brenna

Suzanne C. Brenna, 69,
of Glasgow, Montana passed
away January 11, 2016 at
Frances Mahon Deaconess
Hospital with family by her
side.
A celebration of her
life will be held 11:00 a.m.,
Friday, January 15, 2016 at
Bell Mortuary with Pastor
Dan Dale. A reception will
follow at Bell Mortuary.
Inurnment will take place at
a later date.
Suzii was born in
Clare, Michigan to Charles
and Maxine (Hawkins)
Townsend on December 6,
1946. She received her early
education at various schools
around the world as her
family was transferred with
the United States Air Force.

Her family moved on and she

decided to make Glasgow
her permanent home.
Darrell Brenna and
Suzanne were married April
16, 1983 at St. Mathews
Episcopal
Church,
in
Glasgow, Montana. The
couple resided in Glasgow.
Suzii
enjoyed
gardening, had a soft spot
for animals; especially birds
and had a passion for art.
Her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren
were
always in her thoughts and
prayers, she had a special
love for them. She had a lot
of pride in them and their
accomplishments. Suzii was
a member of St. Mathews
Episcopal Church.

Suzii is survived by her
husband, Darrell Brenna;
children, Brenda (James)
Wright, Derrick (Tammy)

Tangles

Salon

Hairstyles for All Ages

Cuts, Colors & Perms

(406) 853-5100

LeAnn
Murnion
Cosmetologist

330 4th Ave S. Glasgow, MT

Steve & Sandy

Nigh
Schakosky,
and
Jessica
(Scott) Runningen; stepchildren, Daria Brenna,
Marlys (Larry) Hopkins,
Tom (Bridget) Brenna and
Theresa McDonald; sister,
Linda Hutcheson; numerous
grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.

Preceding her in death
are her parents and brother,
Jim Townsend.

35th
Wedding
Anniversary

Come and help them

Celebrate

Saturday,
January 16, 2016
at 7:00 p.m.
VFW Club.
Music by: 4th Street Band

OPEN

DRIVERS MEETING
January 16th

In NEW location

by Shopko
228-2631
NEW HOURS
Mon. - Fri. 9am to 6pm
Sat. 9am to 4pm

Thompson & Sons

Starting at 2 PM

After Hours by Appointment

For More Details Contact:

Rob Burnelle 263-7621

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Jr's Party Store

would like to extend a huge Thank You to the
numerous people (to many to list individually)
involved in making our new building a reality.
We would also like to Thank our awesome
community for your patience and patronage
throughout our move. We could not have done
it without each and everyone of you.
We look forward to serving you in the future.

Arlie & Lynda McMichael

Celebrating the Rubber Ducky

Start running the bath, its Rubber Ducky Day!

Today, January 13th, is National Rubber Ducky Day
it says so on the BS Central desk calendar!
Rubber ducks have been around since the rise of
the rubber industry in the late 1800s, but no one knows
their exact origin. During World Wars I and II, rubber
was a valuable commodity which was rationed and by
the 1940s with the advent of plastic, the rubber ducky
began being produced in vinyl and plastic.
The earliest patent for a rubber duck toy was
patented in 1928 by Landon Smart Lawrence. His
design was for a bath toy which was weighted and when
tipped would return to its upright position. The sketch
included with the patent was that of a duck.

One of the most famous rubber duckies is friend
of Sesame Street character, Ernie. In 1970, Jim Henson
performed the song Rubber Ducky as Ernie on Sesame
Street, and the rubber duck bath toy has been an iconic
American symbol ever since.

Did you know that in January of 1992, a shipment
of 29,000 rubber duckies fell off a cargo ship in the
Pacific Ocean? By 2007, the Friendly Floatees had
traveled 17,000 miles around the world on the ocean
currents. Some are still afloat today! Over the years,
people reported sightings in Indonesia, Australia,
South America, the Bering Straight, the Arctic, and
(eventually) the Atlantic Ocean.
Sales of the iconic yellow rubber ducky soared
in Britain in 2001. Why? A British Tabloid, The Sun,
reported Queen Elizabeth II had a rubber duck in her
bathroom that wore an inflatable crown.
The rubber ducky became a Toy Hall of Fame
inductee in 2013. Founded in 1998, the Hall of Fame
has only inducted 52 other toys.

Tomorrow is National Dress Up Your Pet Day.