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The Montana Department of Justice will be conducting a statewide test of the AMBER Alert System. The test, set to go off at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13, will be an end-to-end live system test and should include cell phone alerting as well. Montana’s AMBER Alert system is activated to alert the public when law enforcement believes a child has been abducted and that the circumstances could be life threatening. Since Montana’s AMBER Alert Program was established in 2003, there have been 32 AMBER alerts issued. Seven of them were for abductions that occ...
On Dec. 27, 911 dispatch received a call about a situation on the south side of Glasgow around 1 a.m., where reports stated there was a confrontation at a residence. At the residence the suspect, Larry Gilbert, confronted a young adult male and threatened him with an assault rifle. An adult female, also at the residence, was threatened and physically assaulted with the rifle. Gilbert then began to drag the woman with his vehicle, at which time the young adult male fired shots at the vehicle,...
The Cottonwood’s Rob Brunelle informs us that members of Valley County Search & Rescue along with local wrecker services provided 245 rides on New Year’s Eve to area revelers. That number is up from 160 rides last year. According to Brunelle, four cars were also driven to their homes by the volunteers. That’s a lot of potentially intoxicated drivers home safe and sound for the holidays. Stay safe out there, everyone....
“New Trends in Agriculture,” a day-long seminar put on by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, will be held Wed. Jan. 11 at the Cottonwood Inn. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Speakers will cover issues including making the best of a challenge in agriculture, cover crops, an outlook for commodities, grants & remote weather stations. For more details, contact the Chamber at 228-2222....
Following the flood waters of 2011, the Fort Peck Dam Spillway was in need of massive repairs resulting from erosion at the base of the spillway. According to Darin McMurry the Operations Project Manager for the Fort Peck Project, the cause of the damages were due to the "record flows" of 52,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water during the prolonged and unprecedented flood. The spillway, however, was not designed with a stilling basin at its base to prevent water from eroding back under the...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information on 21 wasted Canada geese, likely shot in mid-to-late December, that were found on the banks of Brazil Creek just west of Paulo Reservoir, about 10 miles from Glasgow. Twenty-two geese were found, including one that was completely processed. The other 21 had only the breasts removed. Under Montana regulations, all waterfowl larger than a teal duck need to have at least the breasts and thighs removed. Warden Chase Sanderson, wh...
The railcar at the intersection of Hwy. 117 and Boxcar Road near Park Grove has been the site of some festive bonfires lately. Currently, the property is home to one historic railcar and two giant piles of wooden debris that once graced our local short lines in railcar form. Courier editor James Walling discussed efforts to clean up the property and make the piece of land and its resident artifact more appealing to passing traffic and local residents. "We're in good-neighbor mode right now,"...
For the past 20 years, Valley County Search & Rescue has teamed up with local wrecker services to offer party-goers a ride home after drinking on New Year’s Eve. This year, the crew will begin to offer free rides home around 4:30 p.m. and will be calling it a night around 5:00 a.m. The DUI task force will be assisting with the funding for this event by donating $15 per ride with a cap of $500. The rides are not limited to just Glasgow. Doug Cook will be offering rides home in the Fort Peck and Park Grove area and Stone Tihista will be o...
Recent elected officials were sworn in on Dec. 27, with Justice of the Peace Christine Hillman presiding. County Commissioner John Fahlgren, County Attorney Dylan Jensen, and District Court Clerk Shelley Bryan all took the oath of office. Retiring Sheriff Glen Meier broke from the expected protocol and took it upon himself to swear in his replacement, long time Undersheriff Vernon Buerkle into his post as Valley County Sheriff. The passing of the torch was marked with a lighthearted quip from...
Outgoing Sheriff Glen Meier and Acting Sheriff Vernon Buerkle discussed the details of a Christmas Day crash along Highway 24 between Glasgow and St Marie: The driver was an 81-year-old Valley County resident, Terry Delbert Fuhrman. The Sheriff’s Office believes the individual died of a heart-attack prior to driving off the road. “It wasn’t a DUI or anything like that,” said Meier, stressing the cause was natural and it’s very likely the driver died before the crash. According to Meier, the cause of death is still not officially confirmed...
Every year, thousands of Montanans look to the New Year for a fresh opportunity to change their lives for the better. For Montanans who use tobacco, a great way to accomplish this goal is to quit for good. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line and American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quit Line are free services available to all Montanans that can help you achieve a tobacco-free life. The Quit Line offers free and reduced-cost medications, counseling, and personalized quit plans to all callers. There are also dedicated programs for pregnant women and Amer...
The Valley County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone that law enforcement agencies will be stepping up DUI patrols through the first of the new year. DUI Task Force Coordinator Deputy Chris Richter told the Courier, "We hope that knowing we have extra officers on the roads will be an added incentive to plan for a sober ride home." Sheriff Vernon Buerkle also asked to remind readers that Valley County Search & Rescue will be providing rides to revelers during New Year festivities....
Due to several acts of vandalism, littering, and damage to property, the Valley Event Center parking area is closed to the public, with the exception of approved activities. Trespassers will be prosecuted and Valley County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing this policy. The Event Center parking area can be utilized for all public functions, sporting events, and special events recognized by the Hi-Line Youth Hockey Board. Special permission can be obtained by contacting the Hi-Line Youth Hockey Board at 228-4594....
Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Dec. 15 that he has accepted the offer to serve as the incoming Secretary of the Interior. In remarks announcing Zinke’s nomination, President-elect Donald Trump praised the Montana native’s positions, ranging from regulations and forest management to energy development and public land use. Trump stated, “America is the most beautiful country in the world and he is going to help keep it that way with smart management of our federal lands.” Zinke accepted the nomination by quoting the Yellowstone Archway at Gardine...
Outgoing County Commissioner Dave Reinhardt kept a stiff upper lip over lunch at the Cottonwood on Dec. 19, despite losing a shop to fire the previous Thursday (Dec. 15). According to Reinhardt, the fire made short work of his shop building, which once served as a home, but conditions and some extra hydration from the Hinsdale and Long Run fire departments kept it from spreading to nearby structures. The cause of the blaze is unclear at present, but Reinhardt assures us that things are already...
Our own Busted Knuckle Brewery has received a grant for $39,250 for brewing equipment and to assist with the expansion of the brewery in Glasgow. Governor Steve Bullock and the Agriculture Development Council announced over $600,000 in grants and loans were provided to agricultural businesses and organizations across Montana. "Agriculture is the backbone of Montana's economy and it's important that we continue to invest in the industry that supports thousands of good-paying jobs for...
On Dec. 11, someone rammed their vehicle into the Valley Event Center fire escape, tearing it completely loose. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first incident of vandalism at the VEC, according to Tim Volk, as there have been instances of garbage being dumped out, railings torn out which have had to be replaced, and dead animals being thrown on the roof. According to Del Hansen, the big steel building has dents on the side from kids backing into the building. Unfortunately, these acts of vandalism have been escalating, according to Volk, and i...
Toni Louise Plummer-Alvernaz of Glasgow pleaded not guilty Dec. 7 in U.S. District Court in Great Falls to the charges of theft in excess of $5,000 and wire fraud. She was charged alongside Brady Lynn Funk of Billings. The two allegedly schemed to steal money from the Montana Native Women’s Resource Coalition (MNWC) and the Montana Native Women’s Resource Center, non-profits dedicated to Native women’s victim’s advocacy in Glasgow, Mont. Alvernaz was the executive director for the MNWC and the resource center. Funk was the administrative assist...
During their regular session held on Dec. 7, Valley County Commissioners met with Mayor Becky Erickson and Director of Public Works Robert Kompel. The county commissioners passed a motion to accept a request from Sheriff Glen Meier to retire from his position on Dec. 31, leaving behind a legacy that Commissioner Dave Reinhardt recalled as being unique. According to Reinhardt, there were high levels of cooperation between all departments during Meier's tenure which resulted in the good of the...
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists that they will be participating in the annual “drive sober or get pulled over” crackdown during the course of the holiday season. Law enforcement agencies across Montana will deploy extra patrols for the specific purpose of deterring and detecting impaired drivers. Saturation patrols for DUI enforcement are set for Dec. 14 through Jan. 1. Remember to buckle up, slow down and move over during your approach to an emergency vehicle, and don’t be afraid to report unsafe or unreaso...
Glasgow's own Boy Scout Troop 861 spent the mornings of Dec. 10 and 11 at Eugene's Pizza, baking over 220 pies for their recent drive to raise money for their canoe expedition to the Minnesota Boundary Waters. The trip is scheduled for early June and will require a lot of funds and gear to complete the bulk of the expenses, of which the troop is looking to raise themselves. The challenge of completing such a high number of pies required a lot of teamwork, and the expertise, facility and...
In what was reported to be a meeting pertaining to a cabinet appointment by the Associated Press on Dec. 12, Montana's Rep. Ryan Zinke's meeting with President-elect Donald Trump was reportedly void of any such direct conversation, according to a message released by his office. In a message to the Courier, Zinke said, "President-elect Donald Trump and I had a very positive meeting where we discussed a wide range of Montana priorities. We are both hopeful for the future." The same message listed...
