VCSAR was established in 1997 by Greg Speer & Alvie Hallock under the
direction of the VCSO & then--Sheriff Richard Britzman. It should be noted
that prior to this, Speer and Hallock were called upon to perform SAR functions as early as 1984. Alvie
raffled off his personal Corvette , and contributed the proceedings to the
VCSO to help purchase an Airboat for VCSAR. Since
those early days, VCSAR has acquired a lake boat, a Boston Whaler, and a
motor home through group fundraising efforts and the hard work and dedication
of its members.
Valley County Sheriff's Office acquired a building for VCSAR from the Bureau of Land Management in
2009. Since then the building has slowly undergone improvements when funding
and volunteers are available. The building is used primarily to store
VCSAR's equipment and vehicles. VCSAR hopes to add a training/meeting room
in the future.
In 2010, VCSAR volunteers spent over 973 hours in training. VCSAR received
$4077.36 in donations this same year and had expenses totaling $5560.38 Most
all of VCSAR's funds come from community donations, fundraisers and memorial
donations made at the conclusion of a mission. Without the continued support
of the Government 1033 Program, Glasgow and surrounding communities, we would not be able to continue
our mission. In addition to the community who has purchased raffle tickets,
attended fundraiser dinners and other events, VCSAR sends a BIG thank-you to
the following who donated money, time and/or merchandise in support of our
fundraising efforts :
The Cottonwood Inn
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital Foundation
The VFW Post 3107 & Auxiliary
Farm Equipment Services
FAHRLY's
The Goodkind Gallery
Nemont Telephone
Sam's Supperclub
Harvest States Cooperative
Priority Communications
Nemont Beverage
Pamida
D & G Sports & Western
Leroy's Big Valley Guns Works
Hi Line Ford
Bill & Mary Sugg
Della Hallock
Dale Ramsey
Robert Jackson