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The University of Montana Western named 540 students to the 2021 spring semester Dean’s List. To achieve this honor, students must be enrolled full-time or for 12 semester credits and carry a minimum 3.33 grade point average. An asterisk after a name indicates a student received Dean’s List high honors. The listing at the link below is divided into In-state and Out-of-State/International students, alphabetically by city and state. Dean’s List Spring Semester 2021

The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer house fire Wednesday morning. Unfortunately the house was a complete loss. This has displaced the residents, who have also lost most of their belongings in the fire. A fundraiser has been set up for them, and if you wish to donate, you can follow the link here.

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet May 27 using the video conferencing platform Zoom. Details on how to access the meeting will be posted on fwp.mt.gov closer to the meeting date. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov . The meeting begins at 9 a.m. The board will hear brief updates on several planning efforts underway in 2021-2022, and is also set to make final decisions on the following: Classification and Investment Strategy Policy Extension Chief Plenty Coups State Park Agricultural Lease Parks Capital Program Hell Creek State Park Concession Agreement Extension FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request these arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3750. For the full agenda and background on the scheduled topics, go to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/parksandrecreationboard . FWP's website offers live-streamed audio of each Parks and Recreation Board meeting.

The Montana Historical Society is pleased to announce that tours of the Original Governor’s Mansion and museum are resuming. The Original Governor’s Mansion reopens June 1, after being shuttered for the past year due to the pandemic. Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday, beginning every hour on the hour from noon until 3 p.m. Masks are preferred, but not required. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children. Cash and exact change are preferred. Tours are limited to groups of 10 or fewer. The Original Governor’s Mansion is at 304 No. Ewing in Helena. The museum remains open for self-guided tours. Exhibits include featured art by Charles M. Russell; the Neither Empty Nor Unknown gallery, which explores Montana at the time of Lewis and Clark; and Montana Homeland, which examines how people worked, played, raised families, and built communities. Guided tours of the museum may be available with reservations. The museum is in the Montana Historical Society building at 225 No. Roberts in Helena. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $1 per child. The family rate is $12. Call 406/444-4794 to check on tour availability, or if you have any questions.

Bridgette Sweeney, the property manager for the newly constructed Pioneer Meadows Apartment Complex, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Pioneer Meadows is an Affordable Housing Tax Credit 42 property with rents based on tenant’s income and not greater than 30 percent of the tenant’s income. Visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary should come at noon to be a guest for lunch. The Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 203 East Glendale St. For more information, email Mike Blando at mikeblando0717@gmail.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

University of Montana Western head men's basketball coach Mike Larsen has announced the signing of Billings Skyview Star Ky Kouba to an NAIA Letter of Intent. Ky is 6-3 shooting guard form Billings, Mont. and will graduate from Billings Skyview High School this spring. "We are really excited for Ky to join our team for the 2021-22 season," Mike Larsen said. "Ky has all the intangibles to be a great player in our system, he passes the ball extremely well, shoots it at a very high level, and is a great rebounder." As a senior, Kouba earned all-conference and all-state honors as he averaged 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and shot 51 percent overall from the floor. Kouba helped led the Falcons to back-to-back class AA state championships. "The thing that excites me most about Ky is that he is a winner," Larsen said. "He has won two consecutive state titles in Montana's very tough AA class. He understands how to win and what it takes to win, and he is super committed to the game and getting better." The Honor Roll student is the son of Lance and Sarah Kouba and plans on majoring in business at Montana Western.

Wednesday, May 19 2021 @ 5P.M. 15 S Montana St, Dillon MT 59725 Introduction of Guests Approval of Consent Agenda (April 2021 Minutes, Director’s Report, Other Documents Trustees Present Trustees Excused Absent I. Treasurer Report: April 2021 – May 2021 Budget II. Association Report Old Business: · New Computers · Gift Shop Fundraising Committee Beaverhead History Books Vol II (distribution) Exhibit lighting in Depot Cleaning the Depot & Museum Flag poles New Business: Executive Director Report Volunteer Schedule & Season Hours Thrift Store New pamphlets/marketing Lawncare (water, mowing, flowers) Security & Safety (key pads and locks) Exhibit Update: Geology/Mining – John Breen Indigenous People; lifestyles, artifacts and examples from Southwest Montana – Ron Loge Depot – Donna Jones Main Museum – Lynn Giles & Candi Whitworth OTHER BUSINESS: Public Discussion Set date of the next meeting: Wednesday June 16, 2021 @ 5 PM Depot Theater Adjournment

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to 19 calls during the month of April 2021. 04-02 False alarm S Idaho St 04-04 Grass fire Adams Ln 04-05 Grass fire False alarm Sunset Ln 04-06 MVA Hwy 41 & Nissen Ln 04-07 Grass fire Crystal Ln 04-09 MVA Blacktail Rd 04-11 CO Alarm S Pacific St 04-12 Structure fire Creston Ln 04-13 CO Alarm Chestnut St 04-13 Follow up on Creston Ln fire 04-15 Barn fire Stonehouse Rd 04-15 MVA I-15 MM 47 04-15 Gas odor E Sebree St 04-16 Grass fire False alarm I-15 04-17 Grass Fire Mutual Aid Burma Rd 04-18 CO Alarm N Montana St 04-19 MVA I-15 MM51 04-23 Gas leak Southside Blvd 04-29 MVA I-15 MM 62 We trained on primary search & communication on 04-14 Drafting from water source for Wildland Tenders & Type 6 Engines 04-20 Completed the wildland fitness/pack test on 04-26

Saturday 05/15/2021 Badger Archery is celebrating their 1 Year anniversary along with a grand opening. Do to the COVID-19 pandemic, Badger Archery was unable to hold a grand opening. This year on the 1-year anniversary they are doing it with a ribbon cutting and Hot Dog and Hamburger feed going on now tell 2 P.M. or tell they run out. Badger Archery will also have reps from PSE, Bear Archery, Rip Cord and more on hand to answer any questions you may have. All targets are 15% off during the opening and purchases over $500 get a free tumbler. Stop on by at 41 E Glendale St and check them out.

The Beaverhead County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the University of Montana Western Glass Program have partnered to create a fun scavenger hunt activity throughout Beaverhead County this summer. One-of-a-kind glass cowboy hat paperweights, custom made by UMW Glass students, will be hidden at local businesses from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Proudly presented by the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, over 100 glass cowboy hats made by the students in the University of Montana Western Glass Arts Program, under the instruction of Professor Ruth King, are hidden in the shops of: Bannack, Dillon, Lima, Dell, Grant, Jackson, Wisdom, Wise River, Dewey, Glen, and Melrose. Visit these towns’ businesses for a chance to find a glass cowboy hat paperweight from Memorial Day through Labor Day! According to Chamber Executive Director, Rebecca Jones, “Anyone who finds a cowboy hat gets to take it home and enjoy the fun memories of finding it! Each limited-edition paperweight is etched with a registration number. Participants can bring their prize into the Beaverhead Chamber office located at 10 W. Reeder St. in Dillon for another prize and to receive a certificate of authenticity. And there is a special prize for finding cowboy hats in colors other than blue!” The rules of the Beaverhead Treasure Hunt are: Ten cowboy hats are hidden weekly from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Cowboy hats remain hidden rain or shine, Each participant is limited to taking home one cowboy hat paperweight this summer, so everyone has a chance to join in the fun! The term “hidden” is used loosely; some of the cowboy hats have been cleverly hidden in plain sight in public areas, historical sites and local businesses. Participants are asked to be respectful of these areas while searching. The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture thanks the University of Montana Western Glass Art Program for sponsoring the Treasure Hunt as well as to all of the students for designing and producing these unique paperweights. Contact: Rebecca Jones, Executive Director, Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, 406-683-5511 or info@beaverheadchamber.org .

Summer is almost here, temperatures are climbing, and things are happening on the weekends. Here is your Weekend Rundown. Friday, May 14th Free Tai Chi Friday, May 14 ⋅ 9:30 – 10:20am at the Dillon Elks Lodge. Free Tai Chi classes continue. Please practice social distancing. Summer Street Party Starts at 5 P.M. Everyone is welcome! We are co-hosting a street party with the Dillon Tap House. Music, cornhole games, and more! Food available to purchase is provided by the Elks. Willie's Distillery (Ennis, MT) Join Marcedes for an Ennis Double Header - Willie's Distillery from 5:30-7:30PM and The Long Branch Saloon from 9-11PM! Marcedes Carroll is a Southwestern Montana musician. With guitar in tow, she bends Americana melodies to her stylistic storytelling. From a young age singing lullabies to her brothers cradled in the Rocky Mountains, to her adult years telling stories in dimly lit bars, Marcedes Carroll has found her voice best behind a guitar. It's no secret that hard work and tenacity will get you far, especially in the music industry. Coming from a long line of weathered Nordics, who have eventually found their way to the rugged landscape of Southwest Montana, she has a bloodline of stories to tell. Winnie Brave: Sheridan, MT @ Ruby Valley Brewing Starts at 6 P.M. The dynamic Americana duo, Winnie Brave, are blazing a trail to Sheridan, MT for a night of music at Ruby Valley Brewing! Long Branch Saloon (Ennis, MT) Join Marcedes for an Ennis Double Header - Willie's Distillery from 5:30-7:30PM and the Long Branch Saloon from 9-11PM! Marcedes Carroll is a Southwestern Montana musician. With guitar in tow, she bends Americana melodies to her stylistic storytelling. From a young age singing lullabies to her brothers cradled in the Rocky Mountains, to her adult years telling stories in dimly lit bars, Marcedes Carroll has found her voice best behind a guitar. It's no secret that hard work and tenacity will get you far, especially in the music industry. Coming from a long line of weathered Nordics, who have eventually found their way to the rugged landscape of Southwest Montana, she has a bloodline of stories to tell. Playing May 14th, 15th, and 16th: Silver Bow Drive In Playing May 14th, 15th, and 16th: Side one: Raya and the Last Dragon Rated PG Runtime 1 hr 47 min Side two: Those Who Wish Me Dead Rated R Runtime 1 hr 40 min Gates open at 7:30 pm. Shows start at dusk (about 9:00 pm) Tickets are $6 ages four and up. Ages three and under are free. Cash only. Big Sky Cinema Those Who Wish Me Dead at 4 P.M. & 6:45 P.M. Raya & The Last Dragon at 4:15 P.M. The Unholy at 7 P.M. Saturday, May 15th Annual Customer Appreciation Day Starts at 10:30 A.M. Rocky Mountain Supply Dillon. Please come join us for our annual Customer Appreciation Day Open House! We will be serving our famous pit cooked beef with all the trimmings from 10:30-2pm or until we run out. There will be lots of great door prizes! Don't forget to check out the awesome in store sales once you are done eating! We hope to see you there! Membership Drive Shoot - FREE On Saturday May 15th beginning at 9:00 AM the Tobacco Root Archers are conducting a very special shoot. This is our Membership Drive Shoot, aimed at increasing our membership. The really good news is that this shoot is offering a deal you can't refuse. Here are some of the great things about this shoot: 1. The shoot is FREE! 2. We will be providing a FREE MEAL for all participants 3. Many prizes will be available and here is how you win them. Many targets will have stick-on bullseyes on them. If you hit the bullseye, peel off the bullseye, finish your shoot and then present your bullseye at the table and you win a prize! Prizes include our new Tobacco Root Archer T-shirts, multiple knives, water bottles and a brand new fly rod! 4. And last, but certainly not least, as a member if you bring someone to this shoot who has never been a member before and they sign up as a single or family membership, you automatically get a FREE Tobacco Root Archers T-Shirt. Obviously the earlier you shoot the better your chances to win a prize. (One prize per participant). We are hoping that the new buffalo we ordered will be on the range by then. Everyone should know that it costs a lot of money for us to provide you the best range in the state for 6 months a year. We have liability insurance, mosquito control, target repairs, bridges, shed maintenance, porta potty expenses, new targets, T-shirts, propane for the grills, gas for the mowers, free food provided at shoots and more. This is your chance to show your support for what we provide by grabbing a new recruit and signing them up. WE ARE ASKING EVERYONE TO GET ON BOARD HERE AND COME OUT, EAT HEARTY, WIN SOME REALLY NICE PRIZES, BRING A NEW MEMBER AND HAVE A REALLY FUN SATURDAY. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! The Bale of Hay 2021 Opening 10 A.M. Join us for the 2021 Official Opening of The Bale of Hay Saloon! 1 Year Anniversary Grand Opening Badger Archery It has been one year since the doors opened in the middle of the corona virus pandemic. We never celebrated a grand opening like we wanted. So here it is! The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce will be helping kick off the event at noon with a ribbon cutting. Also, come get a free burger or hotdog! We will have a limited supply on a first come first serve basis. Downstairs, from 12-2 we will have free music by the extremely talented Holly Rumsey. Also, there will be the sales reps for many of the products we sell including PSE, Bear, Rinehart, Rip Cord, Tight Spot, and Black Gold. The reps with have demo product available and are always fun to chat with. The specials will continue all day, we will be celebrating by offering all of our in stock archery targets at 15% off and any new bow purchases of $500 and above include a free Badger Archery tumbler. Come on down, celebrate and socialize! We look forward to seeing you. 1st Annual Beaverhead Mule Deer Foundation Chapter Banquet 5 P.M. Join us at the Frontier Event Center for the 1st Annual Beaverhead Mule Deer Foundation Chapter Banquet. Help support our local and state conservation efforts for our Mule Deer habitat through the purchase of a meal, playing some entertaining games, or purchasing items from silent and live auctions. https://muledeer.myeventscenter.com/.../Dillon-Mt... If you have an upcoming event and would like it added to our events calendar please email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com and we will add it to our events page . This is a free service we offer, take advantage of it, and get your event out to the public.

Governor Greg Gianforte today signed into law the ConnectMT Act, providing $275 million in federal funds to expand access to reliable broadband across Montana. “Too many of our communities, particularly in rural and frontier Montana, don’t have access to reliable broadband,” Gov. Gianforte said in Hamilton. “Greater access to broadband will increase opportunities for Montanans, whether in ag or high-tech or other Montana industries, but we need to get more cable in the ground. Today, we make a historic investment to close the digital divide. I thank Sen. Ellsworth for being a champion for expanding Montanans’ access to broadband.” Sponsored by Senator Jason Ellsworth (R-Hamilton), Senate Bill 297 captures $275 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for broadband deployment. According to the Federal Communications Commission, about 1 in 3 Montanans do not have access to broadband, which is three times the national average. The digital divide is even greater in Montana’s rural communities where 3 in 5 Montanans do not have access to broadband. “Thanks to Governor Gianforte signing SB 297 into law, Republicans’ promises to create jobs, increase access to high-quality education, and improve our broadband infrastructure are being kept,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Ellsworth. “With the potential for additional matching funds still on their way, this could be the largest broadband investment in Montana’s history – worth around half a billion dollars. There’s no doubt that this investment in Montana will pay major dividends for state of Montana.” Expanding access to reliable broadband is a central element of Gov. Gianforte’s Montana Comeback Plan.

Debbie Reads is a series SWMT News releases every week in partnership with The Bookstore. Debbie chooses a new book to read each week usually a short children’s book. The process is then filmed on a green screen with an animation of the book added to the background. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do. You can check out all the past stories on The Bookstore's YouTube Channel as well as their Facebook page . This week’s Debbie Reads is The Alligator Who Came For Dinner by Steve Smallman.

Madison Co, Mont., May 05, 2021 — The number of campers in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest increased dramatically in the past year, as COVID-19 increased the number of visitors and campers looking to enjoy time on public lands. In response to this influx of visitors, beginning May 14th, 2021 reservations will be required to secure a campsite at Cliff Point, Wade Lake, and Madison River campsites located in the Madison District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (BDNF). Due to the popularity of these sites, these campsites can now be reserved through Recreation.gov , the vendor that handles booking and permitting for the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and more. These campsites have limited availability and we encourage those members of the public wanting to camp here to make reservations online as soon as possible to ensure they have a reserved campsite. The move to making these reservations available online ensures the public can make reservations at any time, rather than requiring time during normal business hours or making the trip then realizing there are not any campsites available. Anyone with questions is welcome to call the Madison District office at 406-682-4253 .

WATER - SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING City Council Chambers Thursday, May 13, 2021 4:00 P.M. ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Discuss/Recommend Adjust Sewer Charge for Rocky Mountain Ranches 2. Discuss/Recommend Credit Card Options for Water Bill Payments 3. Discuss/Recommend Extension of Services Plan 4. Discuss/Recommend Purchase of Warthog Attachment for Hydro flusher and Purchase of Hot Tap Machine 5. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 6. Adjournment COMMITTEE MEMBERS Don Hand, Chairperson Russ Schwandt Raymond Graham 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. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. With the new online application process, FWP can complete the drawing much faster than in years past. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov , click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your MyFWP account. You may also sign up for an account at fwp.mt.gov/MyFWP. Applicants may also call any FWP Regional office or the licensing office at 406-444-2950. Deadline reminders: The deadline to apply for elk B, deer B, and antelope is Tuesday, June 1. All applications must be completed online or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beaverhead Travel Baseball hosted their first official tournament this Mother’s Day weekend. It was a hit having seven teams total play in the tournament, with the 10U and 12 U Beaverhead Bomb Squad, the Butte Dirt Ballers, Butte Diamonds, Idaho Falls Bandits, and the Salmon Pirates. After three years of trying to have the tournament, this was the first year the tournament was able to be pulled off without a hitch. In the previous two years, tournament organizers saw a cancellation due to rain, and just last year, they had to cancel due to COVID. This year the Bomb Squads 10U team came out as the tournament champs, with a win over the Dirt Ballers. Talking with Andy Bartlome, he wanted to thank all the parents who pulled off every type of duty from concessions, scorekeeping, and even some janitorial work. My wife for dealing with me during the tournament. The players who were no longer eligible to play showed up to do some umpiring for the games, as well as RJ Fitzgerald and other fathers who umpired the games and donated the pay back to the league. Any money raised from the tournament will go back to future tournament fees and help in keeping down the cost of the program. Andy also stated, “We want to thank the community for their show of support, and we hope this helped to stimulate the local economy with the players and parents it brought to Dillon.” “With the 10U team, they have had some long years, but they are starting to come into their own and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Next up for our teams will be the Max Hemmert Memorial Tournament on Father’s Day weekend in Salmon, ID.” The Beaverhead Bomb Squad players and coaches are as follows: 12U Team Roster: Andrew Bartlome, Ben Peacock, Brant Nelson, Chase Hutchison, Chris Valach, Cole Freitas, Garrett Tackett, Levi Stonebraker, Logan Fox, Steven Lubinski, and Ty Wellman 10U Team Roster: Colton Bartlome, Austin Blando, Brody Curnow, Gage Curnow, Colter Evans, Easton Oswald, Gordon Broeder, Jaxon Nagle, Knox Peacock, Landon lovaas, Noah Feenstra, Tanner Stonebraker Coaches are: Andy Bartlome, Evan Peacock, Erik Broeder, and Zach Oswald See tournament results below along with a picture gallery from the tournament.

Beaverhead Search & Rescue News Submitted by Mel Rice – Public Relations Saturday afternoon, May 8th at 5:30 P.M., the Beaverhead Search and Rescue was paged out to assist two elderly individuals on the west side of the Big Hole Valley. An 82 year old gentleman and a 75 year old lady from Hamilton were out for a drive on the Foothills Road west of Wisdom in the early afternoon. They had driven approximately 2.75 miles off hi-way 43 when their vehicle, a Nissan truck, became stuck. Not being able to get the vehicle out, they started walking out for help. After walking about a half mile, the couple became fatigued and cold. Doing the right thing they used their cell phone to call 911 for assistance. At 6:40 P.M. two members of the Beaverhead Search and Rescue, Jake Peterson and Toby Shephard, who live in the Big Hole, were deployed as the hasty team to the elderly couple’s location. At the same time Team #2 made up of Clint Rouse and Park Scott and team #3 made up of Tara Remely, Tommy Goins, and Mark Smith was deployed from the S&R building. At 7:08 P.M. Peterson and Shephard located the couple and were turning around to take them to the Crossing restaurant in Wisdom where they would meet family/friends who would take them home. Teams 2 and 3 were called back to headquarters at that time. The entire incident was culminated at 9:45 P.M. The IC team which remained at the Search and Rescue building to manage the incident were Lawrence Morrisroe, Allen Holt, Lee Deidrich, Kolby Malesich, Shane Puyear, Trent Cottom, and Cody Schnee. Two other members, Tom McKnight and Nathan Freeman, were also at the building in case more assistance was needed. The entire incident involved 54.75 man hours. Resources used were three pickups and one side by side. This is the second call-out in a week for the Beaverhead Search and Rescue due to individuals driving vehicles back into the high country. Be aware that even though it is spring time, we are still in Western Montana where snow pack can remain even on roads well into June. Please, don’t push your luck. Help us out by being reasonable when trying to venture into the back country. However, if you do run into the unexpected and need the S&R’s assistance, be assured we will be there to help because we are “In The Business Of Saving Lives”. Take care and enjoy the great outdoors of Beaverhead County

Jim Huber and Laura Thomas, Montana Youth Challenge Academy, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Jim Huber is the Lead Teacher and Laura Thomas is the Deputy Director at Montana Youth Challenge. They will provide information about academic opportunities at Montana Youth Challenge. Visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary should come at noon to be a guest for lunch. The Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 203 East Glendale St. For more information, email Mike Blando at mikeblando0717@gmail.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

The Frontier Events Center was host tonight to the Montana Trappers Association Sportsperson's Banquet. The night was cut short do to a bomb threat. The threat was called in from a unknown individual. The police have cleared out the events center and have began searching for any explosives. We will have more information as it becomes available. Press Release On May 8, 2021 at approximately 7:35 PM the Dillon Police Department was contacted and advised a bomb had been placed at the Frontier Event Center located at 102 E. Helena street. The event center was hosting a Fur Trappers Association banquet at the time of the call. Officers, Deputies, Fire Fighters, MHP officers, and Department of Emergency Services personal all responded to the scene. The event center was evacuated and a cursory search was done of the building. A K9 bomb unit from the MHP responded and cleared the building. The Dillon Police Department, with the assistance of the FBI is conducting the investigation. Threats of this nature will not be tolerated and the Dillon Police Department will do everything we can to investigate, and prosecute offenders. These investigations are difficult, lengthy and detailed. I would ask for the publics patience as the investigation continues. Chief Don Guiberson Dillon, Montana Police Department