Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named 173 student civic leaders who will make up the organization’s 2022-2023 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Brooklyn Suden, a student at the University of Montana Western, will join students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico to form the cohort. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world. The fellowship is named for the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact’s founders, who was a tireless advocate for civic engagement in higher education. In the spirit of Dr. Newman’s leadership, fellows are nominated by Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors, who are invited to select one outstanding student from their campus each year. “Since I was young, I have been involved in groups that worked to improve my community. When I made the decision to attend the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana, I was concerned that I might not have as much to offer. I had never been there before and didn’t have the same connections that I did in my hometown of Great Falls, Montana. But only three months into my freshman year, I was presented with an amazing opportunity and joined the board of the local United Way so that I could have an impact on my new home. I have also become active in two clubs at Montana Western: the Terra Verde environmental club and the Chi Alpha church group. I am going to take advantage of these great programs to help the community here in Dillon and on the University of Montana Western campus,” said Suden. Through the fellowship, Campus Compact will provide these students with a year of learning and networking opportunities that emphasize personal, professional, and civic growth. Each year, fellows participate in numerous virtual training and networking opportunities to help provide them with the skills and connections they need to create large-scale positive change. The cornerstone of the fellowship is the Annual Convening of Fellows, which offers intensive skill-building and networking over the course of two days. The fellowship also provides fellows with pathways to apply for exclusive scholarship and post-graduate opportunities. “Brooklyn is a first year University of Montana Western student majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Visual Art. While growing up in Great Falls, Montana, she was passionate about addressing issues surrounding the environment. She was especially interested in increasing recycling efforts and public education about environmental issues. Since starting at Montana Western, she has continued her efforts by joining the Terra Verde Club which concentrates on environmental science and outdoor recreation. She is also active in the Chi Alpha Campus Ministry. Recently she became the first ever UMW student to be named to the board of the local United Way,” said Montana Western Chancellor, Michael Reid. “We are proud to name such an outstanding and diverse group of students as Newman Civic Fellows,” said Campus Compact President, Bobbie Laur. “Their passion and resolve to take action on the wide range of issues challenging our neighborhoods and communities is inspiring and deeply needed. We cannot wait to engage with them through this transformative experience.” The Newman Civic Fellowship program is supported by the KPMG Foundation. Learn more at compact.org/newman-civic-fellowship . You can read more about each of the student leaders selected for this year’s cohort at compact.org/newman-civic-fellowship/the-2022-2023-newman-civic-fellows .

Link to tonight’s concert https://youtu.be/53pkLo_ZIWA

The 52nd Annual Montana Western Rodeo Banquet will be held on Friday, April 1st, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Keltz Arena. This year’s “Friends of UMW Rodeo” honorees will be Race and Shelly King. “Race King has been instrumental in supporting the Montana Western Rodeo Team for over 15 years. As Ranch and Practice Facilities Manager at the La Cense Ranch, he supported UMW student-athletes as they trained and practiced for each year’s rodeo season,” said Head Rodeo Coach, J.T. Robbins. Currently, King is Ranch Manager at the Selkirk Division of Matador Ranch and Cattle Company where the Montana Western Rodeo Team is practicing for the upcoming spring season. “The Kings have been instrumental in supporting our Rodeo Team. Race has supported the talents and pursuits of our student-athletes for many years. Shelly has served as the EMT at our home rodeos, and is passionate about supporting UMW. We couldn’t be more grateful for everything they’ve done for our students,” said Montana Western Head Rodeo Coach, J.T. Robbins. “We are excited to have the opportunity to have the Annual Rodeo Banquet this spring after two years of not being able to host it due to the pandemic; it means so much for the students and the community and is a large part of the Montana Western Rodeo Team experience.” The first rodeo of the spring season will take place at Montana State University in Bozeman April 7-10th, 2022. “I am proud of our team and how hard they have been working to prepare for the spring opening rodeo. We are excited to get the season started,” said Robbins. The funds generated from the Rodeo Banquet help offset travel expenses during the regular season and CNFR. Additionally, banquet proceeds assist in providing scholarships for UMW rodeo student-athletes. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling the University of Montana Western Foundation at 406-683-7306.

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REMINDER: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE INTO THE CLERK & RECORDER’S OFFICE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022. MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF CLERKS & RECORDERS $1000 SCHOLARSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1000 and $500 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an IN STATE SCHOOL. The last day of acceptance for applications is March 11, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Application forms are now available at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Dillon or from the Guidance Counselors at the Beaverhead County High School or Lima High School. Completed application forms must be returned to the Clerk and Recorder’s office located at the Beaverhead County courthouse by Friday, March 11, 2022. Applications will be judged on the basis of scholarship, need and school and civic involvement. The two winners and alternates will be notified after May 1, 2022 and the scholarship will be given directly to the school of the student’s choice after the school has accepted the student. Stacey Reynolds Beaverhead County Clerk & Recorder

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Board Meeting, to be help Wednesday, Mar. 9th at 8:30am at 4B’s Restaurant in Dillon. Chamber’s Lunch & Learn: City’s Waterline Project at Mac’s Last Cast on Thursday, Mar. 17th at 12 noon Membership Mixer: Sponsored by The University of Montana Western – Come and Meet the new Administrators on Thursday, Mar. 24th from 5-7pm at the Bulldog Lounge located in the Sub on Campus.

Dillon Martial Arts attended a tournament in Missoula this weekend, and came home with three first-place trophies, one second-place medal and one third-place medal. Out of a group of 60 competitors, coached by Nathaniel Freeman and Dan Cahill, the DMA athletes won or placed in five of the six brackets. The students have only been training since the school opened in September, so their accomplishment is significant! The athletes who attended the tournament were: Cale Craig, Abbi Eason, Darby Fitch, Finn Fitch, Riley Ford, Eli Freeman, Isaac Freeman. Interested in the DMA you can find them on Facebook. PC Dillon Martial Arts Facebook page.

Submitted by: Mel Rice-Public Relations Officer This past week the Beaverhead Search and Rescue held its monthly meeting under the direction of Commander Lawrence Morrisroe. Last month’s meeting was cancelled due to conflicts. This month’s meeting was called to order at 7:05 with 25 members in attendance, 4 of them via ZOOM. There was a board meeting prior to the regular membership meeting. James Matthews was introduced as an attending guest interested in joining the unit. Adam Norlander is the latest probationary member to become active in the BVHD SAR. He has already participated in training exercises and participated in the Stan Schafer Memorial Fish Derby. When you see Adam out and about, congratulate him on becoming a member. Training is a big item and a necessity for the members of any Search and Rescue team. This last month Dr. Mike Clarke provided training for members on various medical equipment the search and rescues has. During his training presentation, Dr. Clarke demonstrated the proper techniques and methods of using the equipment. He also talked about the need for proper training in order to use some of this equipment. Our training officer, Nate Freeman, then covered the various training opportunities coming up for unit members. In March there will be two opportunities for members to pick up training hours. The first training is a three day course on learning to be a “Search Manager”. Also in March there will be an ice rescue training in conjunction with the Ruby Valley S&R unit. In April, the Tower Ranch will be doing a training on Horse Care. Then in May another 3 day course will be provided on “Swift Water Rescue”. This again will be in conjunction with Ruby Valley S&R. Every member must have a current First Aid/CPR card. Any member needing this certification will have the opportunity to complete it in June. In October there will be a mass casualty joint training with the Grasshopper Valley Fire Department. The annual “Stan Schafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby” was a huge success in the month of January. It was greatly enjoyed by all that participated. Everyone was ready to get back to somewhat normalcy and this was a great way to start. Fish were caught and money changed hands with big fish winners and 50/50 winners. Thank you all who supported our endeavor. The unit also wants to give a hardy thank you to Tara Remely for a job well done as the derby chairperson and all those members who participated in a variety of ways. We would also like to thank the Bureau of Reclamation and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks for allowing us to have this event. Without your consideration and assistance this derby would not be possible. Because of COVID during the past two years, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue chose to suspend the annual Stan Schafer Memorial Fish Derby and the annual auction. Both of these events have been substantial fund raisers for the unit. As we have noted above, the fish derby has once again been held. Now the members are discussing the idea of resurrecting our annual auction. It will be determined at the April meeting as to whether or not we will have the event. If we do decide to have it, we will once again be looking for donations of auction items from you the public. Anyone who has attended an S&R auctions will know that our auctioneer since the start of this event has been Val Prophet. As we all know Val passed away last year. He was a fine man and a great sport when it came to the auction. On a bright note, the BVHD S&R voted to name the auction “Val Prophet Memorial Auction”. The unit believes this will be a great tribute to a fine man. Thank you Val for all your years of dedicated service to the unit as a member and auctioneer. On the 28th of January, the search and rescue unit held its annual appreciation dinner at the golf course. The dinner is to honor outstanding members and spouses for putting up with early morning call-outs and long search events. This year’s “Rookie of the Year” is Dan Cahill. Dan is retired from law enforcement in California. He has been a very active in attending nearly all searches/rescues the unit has had and participated in most every training and other events sponsored by the S&R. Congratulations Dan, keep up the good work. The “Member of the Year” is Lawrence Morrisroe. Lawrence is the current commander of the unit serving his second year. He has been essential in bringing us into the 21st century. Not only being involved as a search manager and going to the field during active searches/rescues, he has brought the unit up to date with computers, mapping programs, tracking programs, GPS use, and many other electronic devices. These things have made a great difference the unit’s ability to keep track of members during a search, recording the actual ground covered, looked at, during search activities and recording member’s year-long activities. All of these things have enhanced our abilities to find “Lost” individuals It has been a quiet 2022 so far with no rescues or searches taking place, which is how we like it! However, the snow that just came is a good reminder that winter is not over yet and with each of these snows comes inherent dangers in the mountains. The possibility of avalanches becomes greater with each of these heavy load bearing dumps. Please be extremely cautious and prepared when you go out there. Danger is lurking, don’t let it raise its ugly head. Same is true with the ice conditions on the area pond and lakes. The ice is deteriorating quickly with the warmer days. Please be careful if you think you need to do some ice fishing. With open water around all edges remember the ice is continually moving. Once you are on the ice there is no guarantee you will be able to get off where you went on. Be safe and prepared, “In The Business Of Saving Lives” your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

By: Margaret Anderson, UMW Sports Information Montana Western senior Eireann O'Connor made her mark at the 2022 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championship. She qualified for the first time in her career in the 3,000-meter race. O'Connor qualified for the national meet with her 3,000-meter time at the Polar Vortex Classic in late February; she recorded a time of 10:26.29, over three seconds faster than the qualifying time. In the prelims at nationals, O'Connor placed fifth in her heat and 10th overall with a time of 10:18.25, both a personal best and a school record for the 3,000-meter. She advanced to the finals and smashed her time with another school record of 10:12.99 and an overall ninth-place finish. O'Connor reset the school record for the women's 3,000 with her final finish.

The art of Preston Singletary has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. His artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism through elegant blown glass forms and mystical sand-carved Tlingit designs. Singletary learned the art of glass blowing by working with artists in the Seattle area including Benjamin Moore and Dante Marioni. As a student and assistant, he initially focused on mastering the techniques of the European tradition. His work took him to Kosta Boda (Sweden) where he studied Scandinavian design and met his future wife. Throughout his 30+ years of glass blowing experience, he has also had opportunities to learn the secrets of the Venetian glass masters by working with Italian legends Lino Tagliapietra, Cecco Ongaro, and Pino Signoretto. In 2010, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound. Now recognized internationally, Singletary’s artworks are included in museum collections such as The British Museum (London, UK), The Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA), The Seattle Art Museum (Seattle WA), the Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY), the Mint Museum of Art and Design (Charlotte, NC), the Heard Museum (Phoenix, AZ), and the Smithsonian Institution (Washington, DC). Singletary maintains an active schedule by teaching, lecturing, and exhibiting internationally. In 2009, the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA, launched a major mid-career survey of his work, entitled "Preston Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows". In 2018 he launched a new traveling exhibition with the Museum of Glass, titled "Raven and the Box of Daylight", which will push the boundaries of glass as a medium for storytelling.

When former Beaverhead County Coroner Julie Briggs resigned in February it left Beaverhead County without a coroner or a facility to do death investigations, or a vehicle to provide a dignified manner of transport for the deceased. This left the county commissioners scrambling to come up with ideas and ways to accomplish this. The county had a suburban sitting in the parking lot that they were eyeballing that they could convert into a vehicle to use for the transport of bodies. While doing a checklist of items they would need they reached out to Beaverhead EMS to see if they had an extra gurney. After hearing what they needed it for they said they had something better. A retired 2008 F350 ambulance to be exact. The ambulance was one of the vehicles they had used in the past and had roughly around 70,000 miles on it and would provide not only a way to transport the deceased but also had air conditioning and cooling capabilities that would help when dealing with a body. The vehicle does need a little work as they get it fully stocked and up and running but it will also serve as a vehicle that can be used at a crime scene for officers to get out of the heat or cold as they write up reports and or process evidence. Sheriff Paul Craft, Dillon City Officer Eric Pederson, Deputy Ceth Haggard, Deputy Ken Perterson, Corrections Officer Dan Field and the Undersheriff David Wendt

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD THURSDAY March 17th , 2022 COMMISSIONER’S ROOM, COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:00 PM REGULAR MEETING AGENDA **All times are approximate** 10:30 A.M. Field Trip to Petzold Minor Sub. 12:00 P.M. Lunch 1:00 P.M. Minutes and Reports  Minutes of February 10th meeting  Planning Board Member Reports  Planner’s Report  Public Comments & Questions 1:30 P.M. Petzold Minor Sub.  Discussion and Action on the preliminary plat  Public Comments and Questions 2:00 P.M. Discussion on County Growth Policy 3:00 P.M. Public Comments & Questions of Non-Agenda Items Adjourn

Beaverhead County Fair Board Meeting Agenda March 8, 2022 Location: Courthouse / Commissioner’s Board Room 7:00 p.m. Type of Meeting: Regular Call to order Amendments or changes to the agenda Approval of minutes from last meeting Introduction of guests Reports 1. Treasurer 2. Fair Manager 3. Executive Director Old Business 1. Water Line Repair 2. 4-H Building New Business 1. Board Member & Fair Manager Reports Announcements Adjournment

MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The Montana Western Women's Basketball Team received an at-large bid to play in the 2022 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship Opening Round. The Bulldogs (15-13, 5-10) will play the opening round game against the University of Science and Arts Oklahoma (22-9, 15-7). The game will be held in Santa Barbara, California on the campus of Westmont College on Friday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m. MST. If the Bulldogs advance, they will play the winner of the game between Westcliff and Westmont, held prior to the Bulldogs' game. Find ticketing information here . Please refer to umwbulldogs.com for links to live video and stats. For the full bracket, click here (PDF) . For more information on the 2022 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship, click here

WATER - SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING City Council Chambers Tuesday, March 8, 2022 4:00 P.M. ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Discuss/Recommend DOWL 2. Discuss/Recommend Mungas Construction proposal and request 3. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 4. Adjournment COMMITTEE MEMBERS Don Hand, Chairperson Russ Schwandt George Johnston PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal (pre- virus). Any who would like to physically attend, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For those who are cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your mic until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

Fox Run Special District Meeting March 9, 2022 County Treasurer’s Building Tom Welch Room 11:00 am 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Secretary’s Report a. Approve minutes from 2/8/2022 3. Old Business a. Engineering Info/ Sarah Jones -Board Discussion b. Bond Increase/ Tax Obligation - Board Discussion 4. New Business a. Engineering -Board Board Discussion -Public Comment 5. Other Items for Discussion 6. Public Comment 7. Set next meeting/ April 13, 2022 8. Adjournment