The Children's Giving Tree is gearing up for the 2021 Christmas season. This tree will provide gifts for children whose parents/guardians may not have the resources to buy a Christmas gift for their child. Applications can be picked up at Rattlesnake Alpacas, 23 S. Idaho St. The tree will be decorated with tags stating what the child wants/needs. Community members can come to Rattlesnake Alpacas, pick a tag, but the gift and returned it wrapped with the tag firmly attached to the top. the gifts will be delivered to the families December 18.

Beaverhead County Search and Rescue News Submitted by: Mel Rice-Public Relations Officer On the evening of November 3rd, the Beaverhead Search and Rescue was called out to the Calvert Mine area in Bryant Creek, located northwest of Wise River. A husband and wife hunting team from Butte had been hunting along a ridge when they decided to split up and each hunt around on opposite sides of the ridge. They were to meet back at their vehicle. The husband arrived back at the vehicle but his 48 year old wife did not return. After the husband had searched the area and could not find her, he had another hunter in the area drive out to cell service and call 911. The BVHD S&R managers were then paged out at 8:05 pm and general membership received the page at 8:45 PM. By 9:00 PM search teams were deployed to the search area. Lawrence Morrisroe and Deputy Mike Miles remained at the S&R building to manage the search. Five hasty teams from Dillon and one hasty team from the Big Hole were deployed to the Calvert mine area. They reached the search area around 10:30 PM and visited with the husband to get particulars on the area and where the hunters separated. The managers at this time had called for air support from 2 Bears out of Kalispell but 2 Bears could not respond so Montana Army National Guard was contacted and they had a bird in the air around 2:00 AM. Some searchers started covering the search area by driving roads and trails hoping she had found a road and was walking out. Other searchers started combing the area on foot looking for clues as to her direction of travel. Two team members shouted out her name and she responded. Kolby Malesich and Dusty Crowe heard her but because of the terrain and darkness that night it was very difficult to determine the direction of sound. They figured she was around a mile from their location. At that point the search parties split and started hiking up and down different drainages, still calling out and trying to determine direction of her calling. She had lost her rifle and her binoculars. At 3:13 AM, Trent Cottom and Sam Peterson located the individual who was very confused, soaked to the bone, and almost delirious. Trent was able to get her calmed down, got dry clothes on her and comforted her. The two S&R members began walking her out of the hole she wandered into. After a short period of time, Evan Helle and Jake Peterson made their way to Trent, Sam and the missing lady to help with the evacuation. At times they had to carry her for she was so exhausted she could hardly pick up her feet and the terrain was very difficult. The Blackhawk helicopter was turned around because medical attention was not required and they would not be able to aid in the evacuation process. The Search and Rescue recovery party finally reached a road where a side by side picked her up and took her to her husband’s location at 7:00 AM. After a long anxious night it was a very jubilant and emotional reunion. After much emotion and thankfulness they returned to Butte and the S&R unit returned home. There is much gratification in accomplishing something that ends with a great result. There is nothing like finding that lost individual who probably would not have made it much longer. Great job to all the members of your Beaverhead Search and Rescue who participated in this event: Lawrence Morrisroe, Trent Cottom M.D. Peterson, Clint Rouse, Cody Schnee, Dan Cahill, Dusty Crowe, Evan Helle, Jake Peterson, Kolby Malesich, Mark Smith, Missy Martin, Parke Scott, and Sam Peterson. There were 168 man hours spent on this search. The Unit would like to give a very special thank you to Yvonne Phillips for an outstanding job as BVHD Sheriff dispatch that night. All communication from the search area to the command center had to be relayed through her. Great job Yvonne and thank you for your patience and assistance… “In the Business of Saving Lives” your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

(UMW Press Release) DILLON, Mont. - The 25th ranked Montana Western Bulldogs (7-3, 6-3) used a strong second half to defeat Montana Tech (4-5, 4-5) 35-21 Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs took the opening drive 75 yards in ten plays as Jon Jund found Trey Mounts for a five yard touchdown to open the scoring. The Orediggers responded with a eight play 77 yard drive marching right down the field to answer with a seven yard rush by Blake Counts. Counts finished with 18 carries and 96 yards for the Orediggers. Montana Western methodically moved the ball down the field but the drive stalled when they fumbled on the one yard line. Midway through he second quarter Montana Tech took their first lead of the game when Jet Campbell found Ryan Lowery for an eight yard score. Western responded with a long 12 play drive culminating in a 10 touchdown pass to Nate Simkins with under a minute left in the half. Simkins finished with nine catches for 106 yards and two scores. Tech started the second half with a quick score Campbell found Kyle Torgenson for a 53 yard score. Torgenson appeared to be down for a marginal gain, but the whistle never blew and he scampered down the sideline to score and give the Orediggers a 21-14 lead. Again, Western respond with a long 14 play eight minute drive when Colten McPhee finding the endzone from seven yards out to tie game back up at 21. The Bulldog defense the forced a Tech three-and-out and aided by a kick catching interference penalty the Bulldogs started at the Tech 33 yard line. It took the all of two plays to score, Simkins second ten yard touchdown catch, and retake the lead. The Bulldogs sacked Campbell three straight times to force another punt, and four plays and a minute and a half later, McPhee scored for the second time and the Bulldogs open up a two score lead. Tech then had a 19 play drive that went nowhere fast. Aided by numerous penalties and sacks Tech held onto the ball for eight and a half minutes that only netted 24 yards and ended with another sack on fourth down. The Bulldogs rushed for 261 yards, led by Reese Neville's 101 on 15 carries, Jund rushed for 85 yards and McPhee ran for 53. Joe Caicedo led the Bulldogs with 11 tackles, Reese Artz had two and half sacks and Bryer Monson had 1.5 sacks. The win keeps the Bulldogs in second place in the Frontier Conference, sitting just a game behind of College of Idaho and Rocky Mountain College. The Bulldogs will have a chance to move into a tie for first place when they host No. 1y Rocky Mountain College Nov. 13 Kick-off from Vigilante Field is set for 1 p.m.

A 48-year-old Idaho man who is accused of illegally purchasing wildlife carcasses and parts from an undercover game warden will plead guilty to two felonies later in the month under an agreement with state prosecutors. Pocatello, Idaho resident Yan "Bo" Fong was charged late last year with three felony counts of unlawful sale of a game animal and three felony accounts of unlawful possession, shipping, and or transportation of a game animal and or fur bearing animal. He pleaded not guilty to the charges on Nov. 24th and was released on a $15,000 bond. Prosecutors allege that twice in 2017 and once in 2018 Fong met with an undercover game warden near Dillon and purchased wildlife parts that were presented to be illegally obtained. Fong purchased bear gallbladders, paws and carcasses, multiple mountain lion and bobcat carcasses, and a elk and two mule deer carcasses. Payments totaled $3800, according to the charging documents. Bear gallbladders are worth thousands of dollars in Asia, where they are used as sources of traditional medicine. The sale is illegal in Montana. Bear paws are considered an edible delicacy, and the demand for bear paws and gallbladders has led to a number of prosecutions nationally for illegally killing bears and trafficking in their parts.

At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed to repeal two administrative rules regarding the recreational use of the Madison River. On Dec. 24, 2020, the commission adopted the Madison River Recreation Management Rules. One of the rules creates walk/wade sections on the Madison River. A second rule provides for rest rotation sections on the river. These rules would have been implemented Jan. 1, 2022. Another rule established a Madison River work group with the charge to make recommendations on the Madison River Recreation Management Rules to the commission. At a meeting on Sept. 22, the work group unanimously decided to recommend the commission repeal administrative walk/wade and rest rotation rules. The work group’s rationale for the recommended repeal was due to lack of support for either rule. The commission’s approval of the repeal begins the Montana Administrative Procedure Act (MAPA) process. A public comment period will begin upon publication by the Secretary of State in the Montana Administrative Register, which is scheduled for Nov. 19. A public hearing will be held during the public comment period.

Planning Board AGENDA Tuesday November 9th, 2021 3:45 P.M. *The City of Dillon recording of this meeting is the official recording* 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Review and Approval of Minutes from the November 4th, 2021 Meeting 3. Public Comment on items of significant public interest not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. 4. Adjournment Planning Board Members: Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Seamus Manley, Vicki Brastrup 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. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce the appointment of Bethany Hauer as Director of Student Success. Hauer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a Focus in Archaeology and Native American Studies in 2008 as well as a Master of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Montana in 2011. Currently, Hauer serves as the Interlibrary Loan/Technical Services Technician for the Lucy Carson Library at Montana Western. She has over seven years of experience working directly with undergraduate and graduate students, serving as a mentor, academic advisor, and supervisor. Hauer has assisted students with navigating the university system, applying for graduate school, and seeking employment opportunities in federal agencies leading to job placement. “During my academic career I have served in a variety of capacities, but my focus has always been on creating an equitable experience for all students. I greatly look forward to continuing this kind of work; helping to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across campus. In this new capacity I hope to expand the department’s support of students and faculty – and to create a welcoming environment, where the free exchange of ideas helps to foster academic and personal growth,” said Hauer. Hauer has extensive experience working with Montana’s American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. This has included creating partnerships with tribal colleges, conducting consultation on human remains repatriation and artifact management, and directly assisting AI/AN students with completion of college through mentorship and advocacy. Hauer served on the Board of Directors for the Missoula Urban Indian Health Center (now named the All Nations Health Center) from 2012 -2016. She has been a member of P.E.O. International since 2014, serving as a member of the Missoula AT Chapter which works to provide charitable educational opportunities and support to women returning to higher education. “Ms. Hauer brings a wealth of experience to the position, as well as a clear vision for developing and expanding student success. We’re very excited to see her move into this new role at Montana Western,” said Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Ashley Carlson. Hauer will begin her new position as Director of Student Success on November 8, 2021.

It's the first weekend in November, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and leaves have almost all fallen off the trees. Hunting season is still in full swing and plenty of events are going on throughout Southwestern Montana this weekend. Friday, November 5 Cole Snider Live @ Dillon Tap House Cole Snider will be jammin at the Tap House Friday night from 8-11!!! 3D pop up Friday Come on down and shoot some 3D targets on pop up system. Just for fun! $10/ night or $50 for all 7 weeks. Weekly cash payout to random winner. LIVE MUSIC w/ Jay Alm Every Friday Willie's Distillery brings in talented local musicians to play in our tasting room. This week, we have Jay Alm to go along with our Spirits of the American West. Holiday Open House Join us!! For our annual Holiday Open House!! Let us help you brighten up your home and check off that gift list! Come on in to the Greenhouse and stay warm while you check out our huge variety of BRAND NEW , Ornaments, Gnomes, Holiday Characters, Rustic Home Decor and much more! As always we have our beautiful poinsettias and hand crafted decor along with items to help you make your own! You can also place your orders for fresh centerpieces, wreaths, and Garland for your holiday decorating needs!! DON'T FORGET to sign up to win our handcrafted holiday door prize before you leave!! Saturday, November 6 Dale Strodtman Memorial Turkey Shoot Calling all trap & clay pigeon enthusiasts to the Big Hole Valley! Visit the Lone Tree Ranch, otherwise known as the Strodtman Family Ranch, at 50 Skinner Meadows Rd. Located just off of Hwy 278 in Jackson, MT. Big Hole Valley Association is sponsoring the Dale Strodtman Memorial Turkey Shoot in Jackson, MT, on Saturday, November 6th. Fees are $10.00 a round per individual for a shot at winning a turkey. Individuals can enter once or multiple times at $10.00 for each entry.There will be five clay pigeon stations and the event coordinators will do their best to place individuals that register solo in squads of like shooters. Five individuals can also enter as a squad in a round and compete against each other. No alcohol allowed at the shoot due to insurance rules. The event starts at 12:00 noon. There will be an after shoot party at the Jackson Hot Springs Lodge. Enjoy a soak in the Hot Springs, music, games and activities for the entire family. More chances to win a turkey!!! Shooters are limited to Hunter safety course graduates and older. Kids must bring their hunters safety card. Entrants must have their own shotgun. Shells and targets will be included with entry fees and will be provided at event. Butte Winter Farmers' Market Come join us at the Butte Plaza Mall on Select Saturdays November - March from 11 AM - 4 PM for a winter farmers' market where local farmers, producers, and businesses come together to offer a variety of fresh local produce, and locally crafted food and Montana made products directly to the Butte-Silver Bow community! BREWS for Breast Cancer Hi there! Please join me in supporting my friend Shaina Torgerson in her fight against breast cancer by drinking delicious beer, buying a "breast cancer" donation beer, or making a donation. On Monday, Oct. 11th, Shaina was diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 3, Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the left breast. She had discovered a small lump in her left breast weeks prior and immediately brought it to her primary care physician. All of the doctors who felt the lump, performed the ultrasound, biopsy, and mammogram had said that it seemed “normal” and was likely just a fibroadenoma. Everybody, including her PCP who had to deliver the news, could not believe that a strong, healthy, young woman who prides herself on her health and fitness was receiving this news at just 29 years old. This news came just a day after her boyfriend of 8 years, Kyle Rawson, proposed to her at their favorite alpine lake, Sawtooth, with their new puppy and dog in tow. In just less than 24 hours, their reality went from dreams of a wedding and raising a family to facing chemo, breast surgery, and fertility preservation. While she has said that she feels grateful to have this happen at a time in her life that she has stability with her job, great benefits, and a strong support system, there is always the reality that cancer is expensive. Being the savvy couple that they are, they want to make sure they're financially prepared for the unexpected expenses that pop up with cancer. Shaina and I have had many memories created over several ruby valley brews, we both share a passion for craft beers and good people, which the Ruby Valley Brew community and Shaina have in common. Please come join us for a fun night! Any funds not used toward Shaina's fight against breast cancer will be donated to the Young Survival Coalition and Barbells for Boobs. She is a proud RAD Athlete with Barbells for Boobs and wants to be sure to give back in any way that she can once her fight is over. Sunday, November 7 Elks Hoop Shoot The Dillon Hoop Shoot will be happening at BCHS on Sunday, November 7, at 2 p.m. Gerald Penn is organizing this year's Hoop Shoot. "For nearly 50 years, the Hoop Shoot has been developing gritty kids. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw program for youth ages 8-13. The Elks National Hoop Shoot program is fully funded by the Elks National Foundation Inc. The 501(c)(3) public charity the Elks National Foundation helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work." "You don't have to be the fastest, biggest, or strongest athlete on the court to sink one free throw after another. Practice and precision are the name of the game. When you step up to the free throw line, it is a level playing field." "The Elks National Foundation and the entire Hoop Shoot team nationwide are committed to making contests fully inclusive, equitable, and safe for all our participants and volunteers. We welcome and encourage all eligible kids to give the Hoop Shoot a shot. We are all equal at the free throw line. Racism and intolerance have no place in the Hoop Shoot, on or off the court." How can you help? You can help by spreading the word to kids and their parents, by getting kids together to practice their free throws, by helping that kid who doesn't have access to a basketball and/or a hoop, or by coaching and encouraging those kids who don't feel confident. For more information, check out www.elks.org/enf , or call the Dillon Elks Lodge 683-5552, or call Gerald Penn directly 925-9184. Let's show the community that the Elks Hoop Shoot is back and make this the best one ever. Have a safe and fun weekend Southwestern Montana.

The University of Montana Western is excited to share with the community that the Atlantic Street Renovation Project is now 90% complete, with a few remaining tasks to be completed next spring. Please find below some highlights of this project that were completed this summer and fall : The existing elevated sidewalk and retaining wall were removed and replaced with a new, curb level sidewalk. This addressed several safety hazards and ADA access issues that had been present in this area of campus for many years. The campus lawn was re-contoured to match the grade level of the new sidewalk. Approximately 21,000 square feet of sod was placed. A combination of six total red oak and silver linden trees were planted. Approximately 580 feet of sidewalk was replaced. The irrigation system was reconfigured to ensure adequate coverage for the new sod and plantings. Tasks to complete next spring : Another 7,000 square feet of sod will be placed to complete the re-contoured lawn. Multiple plantings will be added to the center concrete planters at the new entrance area in front of Main Hall. Rocks from the retaining wall that were salvaged during demolition will be installed around the new concrete planters to blend them in with the historic surroundings of campus. Please note that all of the new sidewalks and access points will be usable for the duration of the winter once the construction crew completes the remaining concrete work and handrail installation. The new sidewalks and access points can be used once the orange fence has been removed from those areas which should take place within the next two weeks. There will be some fencing left around the lawn areas still needing sod to protect them over the winter and covers on the concrete planters in the areas that will have rocks installed next spring. Montana Western would like to thank the campus and Dillon community for their patience during the construction process, and we look forward to fully completing the project in the spring. For more information, please email UMW Director of Facilities, Michael Brown: michael.brown@umwestern.edu.

Due to software performance issues, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is making changes to its 2022 recreation grant program application cycles. Typically, applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program (OHV), the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program (MTSGP), and the new Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program (SMTP) open on Nov. 1. However, a delay was needed so that FWP can revert to using WebGrants for the 2022 cycle. FWP will begin accepting grant applications via the online system at funding.mt.gov as follows: Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program : This is a state-funded grant program . This program provides project funding with the goal of enhancing and maintaining OHV recreational opportunities for the benefit of OHV enthusiasts in Montana. This program is expected to award $230,000 during this cycle. Applications Accepted: Dec. 15, 2021 – March 31, 2022 Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program: The MTSGP is a state-funded grant program. This is the program’s second grant cycle. This program is expected to award about $1.35 million for construction or maintenance of motorized and non-motorized trails or trail-related facilities. Applications Accepted: Dec. 15, 2021 – Feb. 15, 2022 Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program : A grant program funded through the creation of the OHV Trail Pass. This is the program’s second grant cycle. The program is expected to award about $153,000 to non-federal entities for the maintenance of OHV trails on public lands. Applications Accepted: Dec. 15, 2021 – March 31, 2022 Recreational Trails Program : The RTP is a federally funded grant program. This grant program awards about $1.5 million annually. Eligible activities include construction or maintenance of motorized and non-motorized trails or trail-related facilities, purchase of trail equipment, and development of trail education or ethics programs. Applications Accepted: Jan. 18 – Feb. 28, 2022 Training sessions for RTP and MTSGP will be offered virtually for prospective applicants. These sessions are free and highly recommended for new and returning applicants. The training provides tips on writing a competitive application, using the grant management software to submit an application and understanding differences and similarities between programs. Online joint trainings will be held via Zoom on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information on attending a grant application training session or applying to one of these opportunities, visit the Recreational Trails Program webpage or the Montana Trail Stewardship Program webpage. For questions about the Recreational Trails Program, contact Samantha Erpenbach at Samantha.erpenbach@mt.gov . For questions about the Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program, contact Carissa Beckwith at carissa.beckwith@mt.gov . For questions about the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program and OHV program, contact Seth McArthur at SMcArthur@mt.gov .

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces that the application period to apply for a shooting range improvement grant is now open. Completed applications must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2022. Montana's Shooting Range Grant Program, administered by FWP, provides funding to nonprofit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state. To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to download this year's grant application, visit FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov . Online registration is available at https://fundingmt.org . For more information, call 406-444-9947. Completed Shooting Range Grant applications can be mailed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Shooting Range Grant Program, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

The University of Montana Western Provost Search Committee is pleased to announce that four finalists will be visiting the UMW campus November 8th - 16th. The four finalists include Matthew Redinger, Ashley Carlson, John Ernst, and Johnny MacLean. Each finalist will be visiting UMW to meet with various departments and attend open forums with Montana Western students, faculty, and staff. Matthew Redinger Matthew Redinger received his Doctor of Philosophy in History from the University of Washington in 1993, his Master of Arts in History from the University of Montana in 1988, and his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Montana in 1986. His areas of academic specialization are Modern Latin American History, the United States in the 20th Century, and US-Latin American Relations. Serving as Professor of History at Montana State University Billings from 1996-2018, he also served at MSU-B as Department Chair of History from 2005-2012, then as Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for one year before serving from 2013-18 as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Redinger then went on to become the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of History at the University of Providence in 2018 and holds this position currently. In his position at the University of Providence, he serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet, chairs the campus Academic Excellence workstream, and supervises the Directors of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, (which includes Core/General Education, Library, and Teaching and Learning Excellence), as well as the University Registrar, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and the Executive Dean of Health Professions. He also implements the recommendations of the Resource and Program Optimization team, administers budgets for the division of Academic Affairs, coordinates facilities planning for Academic Affairs, collaborates with Vice Presidents of Enrollment Management, Operations, and Student Engagement, and leads institutional accreditation efforts. Ashley Carlson Currently serving as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Montana Western, Ashley Carlson earned her B.A. in English and French from Chapman University in 2003, and both her M.A. (2005) and Ph.D. in English literature (2011) from the University of New Mexico, where her research focused on nineteenth-century literature. Her research interests include nineteenth- and twentieth-century women’s literature, science and literature, cultural studies, television, and popular culture. In 2019, she received a Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Madagascar. As a Professor of English at Montana Western since 2015, Carlson teaches courses in British literature, cultural studies, and composition. In addition to serving as Interim Provost since spring 2021, other administrative and leadership positions at Montana Western Carlson has held include serving as the Division Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences (2020-present), as Department Chair of English (2019-20), as English Department Senator for Faculty Senate, (Chair in 2020, and 2016-18), and as Vice-President of the Montana Western Faculty Association (2018-19). She also currently serves on the Strategic Enrollment Management Committee, Strategic Planning Report Out / Academic and Administrative Council, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce, and the Honors Committee. John Ernst John Ernst, Professor of History in the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics, Global Studies & Legal Studies at Morehead State University, received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Kentucky in 1995, his M.A. in History from Eastern Kentucky University in 1988, and his B.A. in History from Eastern Kentucky University in 1985. Serving a three-year term from 2017-20 as Dean of the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, at Morehead State University, he also served as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success from 2015-17. As Dean, he provided leadership to a college of 2,000 students, 48 major and minor programs, 131 faculty members and staff, a budget of $11.6 million, with vision and oversight for recruitment, retention, and academic programs. As Associate Vice President, he supervised a unit of nearly thirty individuals, providing oversight to the areas of Academic Advising and Retention, First Year Programs, Minority Academic Services and Retention, and College Readiness. Ernst is also a member of several organizations, including the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations, Southern Historical Association and the Kentucky Association of Teachers of History. Johnny MacLean Johnny MacLean completed his B.S. in Geology at Furman University in 2001, his M.S. degree in Earth Science at Syracuse University in 2004, and a Ph.D. in Geosciences at the University of Montana in 2007. Upon completion of his academic studies, MacLean worked in the oil and gas industry in Texas as a geologist and in the environmental consulting industry in Montana. As an Associate Professor of Geology at Southern Utah University, Dr. MacLean takes his students outside to learn from nature and to see concepts come to life. His authentic teaching style and passion for the outdoors creates a curriculum based on the ideals found in SUU’s mission: to engage students in experiential education leading to personal growth, civic responsibility, and professional excellence. Serving in the Office of the Provost since 2016 at Southern Utah University, he currently serves as Associate Provost (2020-present), and served as Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs (2018-20) and as Provost Faculty Fellow (2016-18). While serving in the Office of the Provost, MacLean has been involved in the supervision of the following offices, including budgetary and financial planning: Institutional Effectiveness, Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning, Online Teaching & Learning, Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, & Contracts (Grants Office), Library, Concurrent Enrollment, Career & Technical Education, General Education Program, Honors Program, Institutional Review Board (IRB), APEX Events (lecture series), and the Festival of Excellence (experiential learning conference). For more information, please email communications@umwestern.edu .

Virginia City, Montana – The Montana Heritage Commission (MHC) is honored to be among the recipients of a 2021 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) American Rescue Plan Humanities Organizations grant. The MHC project, “African American Heritage on Montana's Mining Frontier,” has been awarded a grant of $191,488. The African American Heritage on Montana's Mining Frontier project will support MHC staff and several notable scholars, to document the heritage of African American settlers in Virginia City’s gold mining past, work to preserve three residences and buildings that reflect their history and share the stories of these African American pioneers with the public. These properties were home to enterprising Black women, Sarah Bickford and sisters Minerva and Parnethia Coggswell, along with freighter Jack Taylor. “The African American properties in Virginia City are rare places where the lives of Black settlers are reflected on our early gold mining frontiers,” said Elijah Allen, Executive Director of the Montana Heritage Commission. “In Virginia City, we are fortunate to have three properties where visitors can visit and imagine what life was like for Montana’s Black pioneers, just after the Civil War, in the earliest mining districts." The two-year project will begin this fall and continue through 2023. Staff of the MHC and consultants will interpret and preserve these important heritage properties with research on the African American settlers and preservation of their buildings, period artifacts and heritage garden restoration, as well as new virtual programming such as a mobile app tour, online exhibits and more. The consulting team to this project includes University of Oregon Professor Emeritus Dr. Kingston Heath, the Montana State Historic Preservation Office’s Kate Hampton, historian Dr. Delia Hagen, history professor Dr. Torren Gatson of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Chere Jiusto, Executive Director for Preserve Montana. The NEH received 937 eligible applications and was able to fund 292 organizations impacted by the coronavirus pandemic through this program. Of these, three were awarded in Montana. They include: The Montana Heritage Commission for the African American Heritage project The Crow Language Consortium to produce two books on Crow history Three humanities projects at the University of Montana The Montana Heritage Commission, a state agency founded in 1997, preserves and manages historic resources in Virginia City, Nevada City and Reeder's Alley and promotes the appreciation of history through quality visitor experiences. For more info visit our website or find us on Facebook .

City of Dillon Election Results Mayor John K. McGinley 787 Total Votes City Judge Kaylan Minor 713 Paul Pilgrim 281 City Council Ward 1 Diane Armstrong 279 Kimberly Francis 44 City Council Ward 2 Russ Schwandt 194 Cameron D. Haworth 47 City Council Ward 3 Joe Brandon 162 Lloyd Lesperance 46 City Council Ward 4 Mary Jo O'Rourke 134 Hank Muntzer 53 City Council Ward 4 George Johnston 50 Town Of Lima MT Mayor Kent L. Craven 29 David D. Olsen 82 Town Council Jacqueline L. Sutton 104 Travis Wilson 81

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers November 4, 2021 2:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Approve ARPA Committee Recommendation to Expend ARPA Funds for Fire Department SCBA’s and Police Department Body Cameras B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY C. ADJOURNMENT 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. However, please respect that unprecedented public health concerns remain with the COVID-19 virus pandemic. It is likely that more than 10 people will potentially be attending this Special Council Meeting (8 City Council members, the Mayor, and selected staff). The City of Dillon respects the public’s right to attend this meeting, but highly recommends that members of the public take public health risks into account when considering whether to personally attend. Like all City of Dillon meetings, a recording of these proceedings will be made and preserved for later public review if desired. Thank you.