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A.J. ETHERINGTON THE COURIER The Middle of Nowhere Polar Plunge, held Dec. 1 and put on by the Glasgow Police Department and the Valley County Sheriff's Office, saw a huge crowd of over 250 people to watch 66 brave Northeast Montanans dive into a pool of frigid water to support Special Olympics Montana. The crowd came out despite a fresh dusting of powder that totaled in the multiple inches and reports of below-freezing temperatures. In all, the event surpassed their goal of raising $15,000...
Valley County Sheriff Vernon Buerkle told the Courier that Kory Amundson has been charged with Felony Arson, Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass in connection with an early Sunday morning fire on Glasgow's southside. According to Buerkle, Amundson allegedly drove his truck onto the Montana Aviation Research Company's (MARCO) property on Sunday morning Dec. 2, at an unreported time and then hid in one of the structures. The vehicle was discovered and reported by company employees...
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris ruled on Nov. 28 that TransCanada can continue to do preliminary work on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline while his order blocking the construction is still in effect. On Nov. 28, TransCanada attorneys argued Judge Morris should clarify or amend his ruling for the injunction to include applying to finalizing contracts, purchase materials, conduct land surveys and discuss federal permits. The company wants to continue preparing so pipeline construction could start as early as mid-February. On Nov. 8, Judge...
After over a year of negotiations, President Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and outgoing Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, signed a deal to implement USMCA and replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. In order for the deal to go into full effect, all three legislative bodies need to approve the agreement, which Trump states he will put pressure on Congress to get it approved. The USMCA will account for more than $1.2 trillion in trade and will include changes to automakers, labor and environmental standards,...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Glasgow held their fourth annual Nativity Open House last week at their location on Airport Road. The event was open to the public for three days spanning from Wednesday the 28th through Friday the 30th. According to one of the event's many organizers Shelley Romo, they had on display over 280 nativities that spanned four rooms. "Our goal is to open every classroom we've got. If people are willing to bring them in and show them," explained Romo...
On Dec. 3, an evidentiary hearing was held in the Leighton Hughes case. Hughes had previously posted bail and been released from custody with conditions imposed by the Court, including a requirement he be subject to pretrial monitoring with the Glasgow Police Department. On Nov. 7, the State filed a motion seeking to revoke Hughes' release, alleging he had violated his conditions by using illegal substances. Following his arrest, Hughes denied the State's allegations and requested an...
Senior at Glasgow High School Dillon Godwin couldn't decide what to do for his Eagle Scout project, even as time was quickly running out to choose and execute a project. It wasn't until an idea from his mother, Leta Godwin, to make chemo covers for the community, spearheaded Godwin's motivation to not only help out those in the community with cancer but also execute everything he learned from his time in Scouts. After finding out more information on the benefits of chemo covers from online...
In a plea agreement filed Nov. 16, Darrell Lee Corpron pleaded guilty to two felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine). Each count carried a maximum sentence of five years in the state prison and/or a fine up to $5,000. Corpron had initially faced three felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs (methamphetamine) and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia from an incident in March, 2018. In agreeing to the deal, Corpron admitted to possessing 2.0 grams of methamphetamine...
Members of the community came together on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center to enjoy good company and food prepared and served by volunteers comprised of the Glasgow High School student council and enthusiastic individuals. In it's 28th year, the event served 200 people and brought people of all ages together. The event started one year with Ruth Ann Hutchinson offering her home to fellow churchgoers as a place to gather for Thanksgiving dinner for those who didn't...
The FMDH Foundation's "Tree of Life" has become an annual holiday tradition in our community. The Tree was lit on Nov. 24 and will remain so until New Years. During this time we invite you to support the FMDH Foundation while remembering loved ones, friends, and special events with a tax deductible donation. Many people send holiday wishes and congratulations as well as memorials for those dear to them that have been lost. The names of loved ones and events are placed on recognition cards and hu...
Valley County Sheriff Buerkle has reported that two county residents were killed in a car crash Nov. 23, when they were struck by a truck attempting to make an apparent U-turn on U.S. Highway 2 near the Highway 24 intersection. Buerkle stated that the driver of the car, 71-year-old Anthony Curley, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 72-year-old Joan Swails, was transported to the hospital and died of her injuries that afternoon. The other vehicle contained a driver and passenger who were both transported to Frances Mahon Deaconess...
The 14th Annual Festival of Trees charity auction to support the local Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society was held Friday, Nov. 16 at the Glasgow Elks Club. Organizers for the event estimated that there were over 130 people in attendance and over 60 items were auctioned off, bringing in over $7,000 to go towards the charity. The evening featured a prime rib dinner catered by Terri Ellsworth and served by GHS volunteers. The rest of the evening contained laughs, jokes and much...
Valley County Undersheriff Alex Esteves and Glasgow Police Department Officer Tim Fisher recently returned from Las Vegas, where they represented Valley County and Montana at the International Law Enforcement Torch Run Convention. The two were selected to be two of 27 law enforcement officers from around the state to attend the event due to their volunteer work with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Special Olympics and the Polar Plunge in Northeast Montana. According to Fisher and Esteves,...
Test results from three deer harvested in Blaine County have tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The deer were harvested within the 2018 priority surveillance area, which includes the northern half of Blaine County. As a result, the northern part of Blaine County – north of U.S. Highway 2 – has been designated a CWD-positive area. A previously existing CWD-positive area includes all of Liberty County. FWP has notified the hunters who submitted the samples. To prevent the spread of CWD to other portions of Montana, the brain and spi...
The Glasgow School Board met in regular session at the Glasgow Middle School on Nov. 14. All trustees were present, along with each of the school principals and a handful of other school personnel. Superintendent Bob Connors was not in attendance. Also in attendance was a student and her mother who were at the meeting to request approval for early graduation. With a recommendation from Connors, the board approved the request unanimously, providing the student completes GHS’ graduation requirements. The following personnel were approved for h...
Milk River Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering work opportunities, independent living and activities to adults with developmental disabilities. Milk River operates two group homes, a transitional living home and a work and activity center, and a large part of what they do is offer gainful employment to their clients through work opportunities linked to the services they offer. The non-profit offers recycling, industrial laundry and confidential bulk shredding services. Michelle Eliason who runs the organization said the...
A Montana-based Federal Judge blocked further construction of the Keystone XL pipeline Thursday, Nov. 8, in U.S. District Court for the District of Montana in Great Falls. According to court documents, environmental groups including the Indigenous Environmental Network, the North Coast River Alliance and the Northern Plains Resource Council sued the U.S. State Department, TransCanada Keystone Pipeline and the TransCanada Corporation. The groups alleged, "The department violated the...
Veterans, community members and at least one, recently elected, future Valley County commissioner came out Sunday, Nov. 11, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the WWI Armistice and Veterans Day. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3107, the American Legion Post 41 and the corresponding auxiliaries hosted the ceremony in honor of all veterans. Highlighting the event was guest speaker, retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and current Administrator of Valley View Home Wes Thompson. Thompson's...
After two and a half years, commitment and assistance from key stakeholders throughout the county, including EMS services, hospitals, community leaders and the public, funding from STAT Air, FMDH Foundation and Farm Credit Services, and an application which shows the County's commitment to saving lives, Valley County is the first county in the state to be designated as a "Cardiac Ready Community." "It is so exciting to be the first in the state. It's amazing to show others that even though we...
Residents and staff of Valley View Home as well as community members gathered on Nov. 9, to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and each other during the home’s annual Harvest Festival. Music provided by Dudley and the Deadbeats got everyone moving, grooving and dancing. Community members and staff also had the opportunity to purchase delicious slices of pie made from resident family members, staff members and as a result of growing interest in the pie slices, the dietary department also helped bake some of them. Residents also had the o...
Members of the Hinsdale FFA Chapter had a trip of their lifetime participating in the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 25 through Oct. 28. Sophomore Danika Soper also represented the Chapter by competing in the National Creed Speaking Career Development, where she competed with members from other chapters throughout the country. Soper was put up against 47 other FFA members and ended up bringing home the Bronze award. The creed she had to recite is five para...
From the top of the ticket down, Valley County voted predominantly Republican and largely voted down initiatives that would have added regulation to businesses or increased taxation on consumers. Voter turnout was also at a recent high for a mid-term election and Valley County has a high-ration of Libertarian voters when compared to the rest of the state. State Auditor Republican Matt Rosendale claimed 55 percent of the vote with 2,130 votes. Democrat Jon Tester, who claimed the state-wide race, received 40 percent of Valley County’s votes c...
In an amazing landslide write-in victory carrying nearly 60 percent of the total vote, Tom Boyer became Valley County's next sheriff. Total results were write-in 2,270 to Joe Horn's 1,459 with Boyer walking away with a total of 2,243 votes. Unknown discrepancies, which may have been misspellings or write-in votes for other non-registered candidates, affected the total number of eligible votes for Boyer. Write-in victories are rare and victories in Valley County over 700 votes are even more...
At press time the races for Senate, House, Public Service Commission and Clerk of Supreme Court had not been definitively reported. Projected leads showed Jon Tester with a slight lead over Matt Rosendale and Greg Gianforte had a seven point lead over Kathleen Williams. Yvonne Laird claimed the 17th Judicial District Bench with a vote lead that grew significantly following the reporting of Blaine County. Laird received 4,531 votes, across the three county district, to Pete Helland's 3,772. Laird will retain the seat she was appointed to by...
County election results are in and the results are: Mary Armstrong will be the next member of the Valley County Commission; Taryn Stebleton will be the next Clerk and Recorder; and Christina Hillman will hold on to her seat as the Justice of the Peace. Armstrong defeated Gilbert Mogan in a tight race by only 106 votes. She brought in a total of 1,927 to Mogan’s 1,821. Mogan and Armstrong found themselves the two finalists in a race that began in the primaries with a total of seven candidates in the running at the start of the race. In a s...
