Nate Simkins, Montana Western, 5-foot-10, 160 lbs, senior wide receiver from Dillon, Mont. In No. 23 Montana Western’s 42-28 conference win over MSU-Northern, Simkins caught eight passes for 92 yards and three touchdowns. The three touchdown receptions in a single game ties a Montana Western school record. Also nominated: Jet Campbell of Montana Tech, Nathan Dick of Rocky Mountain College, Camron Rothie of Carroll College and Isaiah Thomas of Eastern Oregon.

Hunting FAQ guidebook covers licenses, access, biology and more Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff answer thousands of questions every year from both new and experienced hunters. A new online resource is now available to answer many of those questions and connect hunters with helpful information as they plan their hunt. FWP has created a frequently asked questions guidebook to help make many aspects of hunting in Montana easier to understand, especially for people who are new to hunting in the state. This guidebook is one of several other online resources, such as FWP’s new website and Hunt Planner , that are available or being developed as part of an effort to simplify and enhance opportunities for Montana hunters. The guidebook is a companion resource with the published hunting regulations. It includes answers to 44 frequently asked questions on six main topics: information about FWP, Montana’s hunting license structure, hunter access, tools for planning your hunt, wildlife biology, and bears in Montana. Whether you’re wondering about the difference between preference points and bonus points, what’s allowed under Montana’s Stream Access Law, or at what elevation to hunt elk, the hunting FAQ guidebook can help. To view and download the online guidebook, visit fwp.mt.gov/hunt .

Public Service Announcement The City of Dillon hopes that everyone had a great summer and looking forward to a colorful fall season. We would like to thank everyone in helping with following the water restrictions that we had to put in place in early July to help with our water storage. We are pleased to announce that we will be lifting those restrictions starting Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:01 am. Again, we greatly appreciate your help in following the restrictions.

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY MUSEUM Board of Trustees Agenda, Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 22, 2021 @ 5 PM 15 S Montana Street Dillon, Montana 59725 (Old Depot Theatre) 1. Introduction of Guests: 2. Approval of consent agenda: Trustees (7): John Breen, John Garry, Lee Graves, Aggie Helle, Donna Jones, Lorraine King, Neal Straus a. Director, Present: Candi Whitworth 3. Trustees Excused Absent: 4. Treasurer’s Report: a. Neal Straus 5. Association Report: a. Dale Giem Old Business : Labor Day Weekend Flagpole Indigenous Peoples Exhibit – Ron Loge Monument equipment update – John Breen New Business: Report from events/exhibit committee – Donna Jones Security at the depot Museum closing date Director’s Report: Season update, research, facilities, pipe breakage at museum Other Business: Public Discussion: Public comment on items of significant public interest not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Beaverhead County Museum Board of Trustees. Set date of the next meeting : Wednesday October 20, 2021 @5pm Depot Theatre Adjournment:

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING City Council Chambers Wednesday, September 22, 2021 12:00 PM ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Call to Order 2. Continue with plans for 2022 (Duck Race, Dillon History Days, etc.) 3. Continue with setting up the Dillon, Montana Community Foundation and 501 (c)(3) 4. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 5. Adjournment Committee Members: Stan Smith, Chair Bill Shafer Cory Birkenbuel Stacey Roundy, Vice Chair Debbie Sporich Raymond Graham Brenda Womack Rebecca Jones

Governor Greg Gianforte this evening announced the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has issued an emergency rule to ease strain on hospital capacity across the state. “As our hospitals and health care workers continue to work around-the-clock to deliver life-saving care to Montanans, this new tool will help reduce the burdens our providers face,” Gov. Gianforte said. “We will continue to work with hospitals and providers to support their ongoing response.” The temporary emergency rule waives regulations to make it easier for hospitals to transfer certain patients to other health care facilities, freeing up needed hospital beds. You may find DPHHS’ emergency rule here .

Dan Schwarz , owner of Atomic 79, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He will provide information about cowboy boots and all things western. 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 John O’Brien at john@highpeaksfcu.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

The Trail Creek Fire Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Gibbonsville Community Center, Gibbonsville, Idaho, and Wise River Community Center, Wise River, Montana. The Incident Commander, Operations, Fire Behavior Analyst, and Public Information Officer will be on hand to brief community members and answer questions regarding the Trail Creek Fire. Community members are encouraged to attend. A Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered to replace Northern Rockies Team 6. TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Size 55,860 Acres 40% Containment The cooler weather and slight precipitation received across the fire area was beneficial for firefighting efforts. Crews found opportunities to go direct and set up hose lays on the fire’s south and eastern perimeter. Today, firefighters continue to improve the indirect line connecting the south and western edges of the fire. Fire activity will continue to be active in the May creek and Nez Perce creek areas. Engine crews will patrol the north side containment lines and mop up any hot spots. Structure protection remains in place, monitoring fire behavior and evaluating structures. ALDER CREEK FIRE: Size 34,639 Acres 40% Containment Yesterday, firefighters continued to improve indirect lines and mop up hot spots. Cool temperatures, cloud cover, and minimal fire behavior allowed firefighters to make progress on the fire’s northeastern edge. Crews are using natural control features to prepare and construct indirect line. Fire activity will continue to be active in Saw Log creek and Calvert Hill areas. Structure protection remains in place near Alder Creek. Crews will remain in the area throughout the day, monitoring and evaluating structures and mopping up any hot spots. Additionally, fire managers were able to send a hand crew to other, more active fires, in the area to help with suppression needs. Crews and aircraft will be available to help local units with new and existing fires in the area. SAND LAKE FIRE: Size 228 Acres 0% Containment With the cold and wet weather, growth and fire activity on the Sand Lake fire has been minimal. The fire is in a remote area and will continue to be monitored by air resources. Remember The public can expect to see smoke coming from the interior pockets of the fire line until the area receives considerable precipitation or moisture. Firefighters attack the fire directly where it is safe to do so and engage indirectly in areas where it is too steep or dangerous. The fireteam continues to develop the suppression repair plan. This plan will describe areas where repaired work will take place and how equipment can be removed. WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Monday will feature another cooler day, with highs around 50 and lingering gusty west to northwest winds. A few scattered showers may impact southwest Montana, but wetting rains are not expected. Another dry cold front arrives, bringing an uptick in winds, warmer and drier conditions by mid-week. In the morning, firefighters should expect minimal fire behavior like yesterday but should expect fire behavior to increase as clouds clear in the afternoon. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway is open to through traffic. Watch for trees and rocks on the roadways. With the change of weather, the roads may be wet with rain or snow in higher elevations. Remember, school has started in the local communities and hunting season is ongoing. Please continue to use caution when driving through the area, as crews will still be in the area. CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground and Steel Creek Campground are closed. Closure orders remain in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forests, the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management. View the updated closure orders on the respective agency websites and the fires' Inciweb pages.

Neither smoky skies or high winds could stop the UMW Bulldogs Saturday as they took on MSU-Northern at Vigilante field. Western came out to play and showed that early on with a 28-0 halftime lead. MSU came back after halftime to put 28 points on the board but could not catch up with Western as they finished the game 42-28. Bulldogs Colton McPhee ran for 160 yards and a score, while Nate Simkins tied a school record with 3 receiving TDs. (Click on Pictures for high res)

An accident is blocking Southbound traffic on I-15 at MM 59. If at all possible use HWY 91 South. Emergency crews are on scene of a vehicle rollover and traffic is backing up. This is a developing story and we will have more information if it becomes available. Update 2:45 accident has been cleared and traffic is flowing again.

It is Homecoming weekend for University of Montana Western and they have a lot going on. besides all the activities they will be having there is plenty of other events happening this weekend. So lets get started. Friday 09/17/20214 Homecoming, Hall of Fame & Alumni Weekend Friday, September 17, 2021 3 p.m. Historic tour of campus buildings narrated by Western alumni Mike Schulz, Wally Feldt and Mike Miller, Roe House Front Porch 4:30 p.m. Montana Western Alumni & Friends no-host social, The Den Steakhouse and Bar 25 & 50-year Reunions: Class of 1970, 1971, 1995 & 1996 – With the cancellation of our commencement reunions, we would like to invite our alumni back this fall. Darby VS Twin Bridges | Varsity Football Live Darby VS Twin Bridges | Varsity Football Live Watch Live : www.josjos.top/hs-football.php Darby High School VS. Twin Bridges High School Sep 17, 2021 | 7:45 PM | CDT Location : Twin Bridges, MT | Pub. by Twin Bridges Anytime, Anywhere, Anymatch, Is On This Link. Please Share This Link With Your Friend Or Relatives. LIVE MUSIC w/ Taylor Bayne Originally from Wyoming, Taylor Bayne plays with a whole lot of love and a little bit of sass. Covering songs from Simon & Garfunkel to Miranda Lamber, you'll be sure to hear something that you like. Katie Hall @ Rocky's Roadhouse Come close out the season with some great music, great food for a great time. Katie Hall live this Friday from 6 pm - 9 pm. Living History Participate in Bannacks’ Living History weekend and learn about pastimes, education and life in the west. Beaverhead County Beavers VS Sidney @ Lockwood game starts at 6 PM game can be seen live here. Saturday 09/18/2021 Homecoming, Hall of Fame & Alumni Weekend Saturday, September 18, 2021 9 a.m. Hall of Fame Brunch Induction Ceremony - Lewis & Clark Room, Mathews Hall Jarrett Monroe, Rodeo Jennifer Gordon Tash, Volleyball Megan Schmitz Graham, Basketball Tommy Thomas, Football Bob Beers, Football Coach 1961 & 1962 Football Teams The cost of the brunch is $15 for adult, $7 for ages 6-17 and free for age 5 and below. Call 406-683-7306 for tickets. 10 a.m. ASUMW Bulldog Homecoming Color Run (No cost and open to campus & community) Join us on the Tundra outside of the B.A.R.C. 12 p.m. Montana Western Alumni & Friends Tailgating at Vigilante Stadium 2 p.m. Bulldog Football vs. MSU-Northern Halftime Introduction of 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Halftime Introduction of 2021 Homecoming Ambassadors 6:00 p.m. Red Saturday No Host Mixer Beaverhead Brewery Lady Beavers Volleyball VS Corvallis 4 PM Mile High Fall 2021 Omoksee Series Butte Vigilante Rodeo & Saddle Club 1st Annual Fall Family Fun Event Saturday, September 18, 9am &Saturday, October23, 9am At: Butte Vigilante Rodeo & Saddle Club 6354 Albany Ave. Butte, MT 59701 Find us on Facebook at: Butte Vigilante Rodeo Grounds | Facebook For Additional Information call or Text: Kristi Bailey 406-490-0552 4 Age Groups 17 & up Men, 17 & up Women, 12-16, 11 & under Events: Poles- 4 age groups Figure 8- 4 age groups Speed Barrels- 4 age groups Flag Race- 4 age groups Keyhole race-4 age groups Barrel & Stake- 4 age groups Partner event-----Ribbon Race, 12-16 & 17 & up (Does not go towards high point) That is all we could find as always if you have an event you would like on our calendar please email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com. Have you seen our latest series The Extra Point? Check it out on our YouTube Channel and leave us a like and follow. Saturday, September 18, 2021 9 a.m. Hall of Fame Brunch Induction Ceremony - Lewis & Clark Room, Mathews Hall Jarrett Monroe, Rodeo Jennifer Gordon Tash, Volleyball Megan Schmitz Graham, Basketball Tommy Thomas, Football Bob Beers, Football Coach 1961 & 1962 Football Teams The cost of the brunch is $15 for adult, $7 for ages 6-17 and free for age 5 and below. Call 406-683-7306 for tickets. 10 a.m. ASUMW Bulldog Homecoming Color Run (No cost and open to campus & community) Join us on the Tundra outside of the B.A.R.C. 12 p.m. Montana Western Alumni & Friends Tailgating at Vigilante Stadium 2 p.m. Bulldog Football vs. MSU-Northern Halftime Introduction of 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Halftime Introduction of 2021 Homecoming Ambassadors 6:00 p.m. Red Saturday No Host Mixer Beaverhead Brewery

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the areas that include the Trail and Alder Fire areas. Estimated winds of 45 mph are predicted. A Red Flag Warning is a forecast warning issued by the National Weather Service in the United States to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire combustion, and rapid spread.[1] After drought conditions, when humidity is very low, and especially when there are high or erratic winds which may include lightning as a factor, the Red Flag Warning becomes a critical statement for firefighting agencies. TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Size 52,932 Acres 29% Containment With the forecasted Red Flag Warning coming into the area, high winds will cause difficult conditions for firefighters working on the fire. Crews will focus on patrolling and monitoring containment lines and mopping up hot spots. Last night fire personnel conducted a successful burning operation to help secure lines and today crews will continue to mop up hot spots and improve the perimeter line. The logging operation along Highway 43 is complete and the road is expected to reopen. Structure protection remains in place, monitoring fire behavior and evaluating structures. Crews will continue to patrol and monitor through the night as well. ALDER CREEK FIRE: Size 34,133 Acres 32% Containment Much like Trail Creek, the Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the Alder Fire area today through Saturday evening. Crews will focus on patrolling the fire area, monitoring fire behavior, and mopping up hot spots near containment lines along the scenic bi-way. A burn out operation helping to secure the line was successful last evening and today fire personnel will look for hot spots, mop up and improve the perimeter. Structure protection remains in place near Alder Creek, monitoring and evaluating structures. Crews will remain in the area throughout the day, monitoring and mopping up any hot spots. SAND LAKE FIRE: Size 228 Acres 0% Containment The fire is established and active, growth is minimal, moving slowly along the side of the mountain. Crews will continue to monitor the fire and evaluate values at risk. The Incident Management Team has utilized “Fire Apparatus” or Engines on the fire in a variety of ways. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) recognizes 7 classifications of engines. Based primarily on water capacity and pumping capability. Type 1 and 2 Engines are used for structure protection and carry 300 gallons of water, type 3 Engines carry, 500 gallons, type 4 Engines, 750 gallons, type 5 Engines, 400 gallons, type 6 Engines, 150 gallons and type 7 Engines, 50 gallons. Type 4 and 6 Engines were best suited for the terrain and fire behavior on the Trail and Alder Fires. Engines are a versatile tool for fire managers. On the Trail and Alder Fires, engines are used to protect homes and continue to patrol and put out hotspots throughout the duration of the fire. Remember The public can expect to see smoke coming from interior pockets in the fire area for the next few days. This is normal and can be expected until considerable moisture covers the area. Firefighters were not able to directly attack all areas of the fire. The areas where it was just too steep or too dangerous for firefighters to work in. The fireteam continues to develop the suppression repair plan. This plan will describe areas where repair work will take place and how soon hose lays can be pulled out. WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: A Red Flag Warning for 1 p.m. today through 9 p.m. Saturday evening for high gusty winds and low relative humidity. These conditions are a head of cold front moving into the area, which is predicted to bring cooler and wetter conditions back to the area Sunday and Monday. SAFETY: The Pioneer Scenic Byway is open to through traffic. Watch for increased traffic, school has started in the local communities and hunting season is ongoing. Please continue to use caution when driving through the area, as crews will still be in the area. CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground and Steel Creek Campground are closed. Closure orders remain in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forests, the Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management. View the updated closure orders on the respective agency websites and the fires' Inciweb pages.

Judiciary Committee Meeting ~ Agenda ~ Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:00 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Amending Title 12 3. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 4. Adjourn Committee Members: Dan Nye, Chairperson Mary Jo O’Rourke 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 will be open as normal (pre-virus) to the public. If anyone would like to physically attend the meeting, please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For anyone that is cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link will be available so you can stay home while attending the meeting. To use Zoom just join meeting with id: 770-316-6528 allowing permission for mic and camera (or if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and using Passcode 4245. For courtesy, please mute until you want to talk. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

Starting today and running till Sunday, Bannack State Park will be the host of Living History. In cooperation with Montana History "Live" Inc visitors will see actors portraying the citizens of Bannack from the 1800's. Bannack's Living History program will use exhibits and artifacts to help bring the town back to life and give you the ultimate experience of what it was like. You will be able to see a mining camp, blacksmithing, general store, school house, saloon, boarding house, butcher shop, and a Sunday service in the old church. These event times are from 10 AM to 5 PM, For more information call Bannack State Park at 406-834-3413.

TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Size 51,834 Acres 29% Containment Crews made good progress yesterday, despite the wind conditions. The handline, from Forest Service #079 north along the ridge between Anderson Creek and Smithy Creek to Anderson Mountain, made signification progress and containment lines along the south, east, and northern sides of the fire held strong during the wind event. Although weather conditions are expected to remain in critical fire level for the next few days, crews will continue to look for opportunities to go direct. Structure protection remains in place, improving containment lines, mopping up hot spots and monitoring fire behavior, although crews reported little activity near the containment line. Crews will continue to monitor and mop up hot spots throughout the night as well. While Hwy 43 remains closed, crews continue to remove hazard trees along Highway 43 for the next few days. ALDER CREEK FIRE: Size 34,133 Acres 32% Containment Firefighters caught a break yesterday, with winds pushing the fire back onto itself, slowing forward progress and reducing fire behavior. Crews used this opportunity to continue working from Sawlog Road to Culvert Loop Road creating containment lines and going direct in some areas. Crews reported very few smokes on the southern half of the fire yesterday, despite the windy conditions. Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the corridor and scenic bi-way looking for areas of concern. The structure protection remains in place near Alder Creek, monitoring and evaluating structures. Crews will remain in the area throughout the evening, monitoring and mopping up any hot spots. SAND LAKE FIRE: Size 228 Acres 0% Containment The fire is established but growth has been minimal, moving slowly along the side of the mountain. Crews will continue to monitor the fire and evaluate values at risk. Remember The public can expect to see smoke coming from interior pockets in the fire area for the next few days. This is normal and can be expected until considerable moisture covers the area. Firefighters were not able to directly attack all areas of the fire. The areas where it was just too steep or too dangerous for firefighters to work in. The fireteam continues to develop the suppression repair plan. This plan will describe areas where repair work will take place and how soon hose lays can be pulled out. WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Strong, gusty winds are expected again over the next few days. Weather conditions are expected to remain critical through the weekend, with a possibility of a cool down Sunday. SAFETY : The Pioneer Scenic Byway is open to through traffic. Watch for increased traffic, school has started in the local communities and hunting season is ongoing. Crews will be removing hazard trees along Highway 43 for the next few days. Expect firefighters and equipment near roadways. Montana Department of Transportation has scheduled Highway 43 to replace bridges over Trail Creek for September 13th through 16th. The closure will last 24 hours a day (Monday-Thursday). The road is expected to reopen on Friday morning (September 17th). CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground and Steel Creek Campground are closed. Closure orders remain in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forests, the Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management. View the updated closure orders on the respective agency websites and the fires' Inciweb pages.

Antlers, horns, hides and skulls that were confiscated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks enforcement will be auctioned on Sept. 25 at the National Auction House in Billings. Items include 50 big horn sheep skulls, 390-plus-inch bull elk, moose, deer, elk, bear, mountain goats, mountain lions, martins, antelope, bobcats and more. Most of the items come from poaching incidents. Montana statute requires FWP to sell seized items at public auction. This includes all birds, animals, fish, heads, hides, teeth or other parts of any animal other than a grizzly bear. When a carcass is confiscated, FWP donates the meat to a charitable organization and removes the antlers to be sold at auction. When enough inventory is collected, FWP schedules an auction. The last auction was held in 2017. “It’s a time-consuming process and requires a lot of logistics, so we try to wait until we have enough items to warrant the auction,” said FWP Law Enforcement Chief Dave Loewen. Money collected from the auction goes to FWP’s general license account, which pays for conservation and restoration programs. Doors open at 9 a.m. for inspection, and the live auction begins at 11 a.m. The National Auction House is located at 3625 South 56th Street West in Billings

TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Size 51,834 Acres 29% Containment As hand crews continue to make progress on the handline, from Forest Service #079 north along the ridge between Anderson Creek and Smithy Creek to Anderson Mountain, additional resources use burn outs to help strengthen the handline. These burn outs removed fuel near the handlines, creating stronger fire breaks and reducing the main fires intensity, slowing and stopping the main fire. The structure protection remains in place, improving containment lines, mopping up hot spots and monitor fire behavior and activity. Crews will continue to monitor and mop up hot spots throughout the night as well. While Hwy 43 remains closed, crews continue to remove hazard trees along Highway 43 for the next few days. ALDER CREEK FIRE: Size 33,907 Acres 32% Containment Equipment and crews continue working from Sawlog road to Culvert Loop Road creating containment lines, looking for opportunities to go direct and prepare for backburns to contain this section of fire. Hand crews and dozers continue to make good progress on the containment lines from Culvert Loop Road to Saw Log Creek. Crews will continue to look for opportunity to conduct burn out operations and go direct attack where they can do so safely. These burns are important to containing the fire and protecting structures. Fire personnel continue to monitor the south end of the fire looking for hot spots and ensuring that they are out. In addition, they continue to patrol the corridor and scenic bi-way looking for areas of concern. The structure protection group remains in place near Alder Creek, monitoring and evaluating structures. Crews will remain in the area throughout the evening, monitoring and mopping up any hot spots. SAND LAKE FIRE: Size 228 Acres 0% Containment The fire is established and active, growth is minimal, moving slowly along the side of the mountain. Crews will continue to monitor the fire and evaluate values at risk. **In the days ahead there will be smoke coming from interior pockets in the fire area. This is normal and can be expected until considerable moisture covers the area, Firefighters were not able to directly attack all areas of the fire. The areas where it was just too steep or too dangerous for firefighters to work in. The fireteam is beginning to develop a suppression repair plan. This plan will describe areas where repair work will take place and how soon hose lays can be pulled out. WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: A strong cold front is expected to move through the area, creating gusty and low relative humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions. SAFETY: The Pioneer Scenic Byway is open to through traffic. Watch for increased traffic, school has started in the local communities and hunting season is ongoing. Crews will be removing hazard trees along Highway 43 for the next few days. Expect firefighters and equipment near roadways. Montana Department of Transportation has scheduled Highway 43 to replace bridges over Trail Creek for September 13th through 16th. The closure will last 24 hours a day (Monday-Thursday). The road is expected to reopen on Friday morning (September 17th). CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground and Steel Creek Campground are closed. Closure orders remain in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forests, the Beaverhead- Deerlodge National Forest, and the Bureau of Land Management. View the updated closure orders on the respective agency websites and the fires' Inciweb pages.

The University of Montana Western Athletic Director Search Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that three finalists have been selected for on-campus interviews on September 20, 22, and 23, 2021. The three finalists include Gary Haverfield, Michael Feuling, and Jerry Olson. Each finalist will be visiting the UMW campus to meet with various departments and attend a public forum for the campus and community to hear from each candidate and ask questions. The public forums will be held in the Swysgood Technology Center Great Room at 3:30 p.m. on September 20, 22, and 23. Zoom links for each public forum are provided below for those who cannot attend in person. Gary Haverfield: Monday, September 20, 2021 Haverfield is currently the Superintendent/Principal of Beaverhead County High School in Dillon, Montana. Haverfield has 29 years of experience as an Athletic/Activities Director, 12 years of experience in administration as a high school Assistant Principal, and six years as Superintendent/Principal. Haverfield earned a master’s degree in counseling from Montana State University – Northern and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Health from Western Montana College (Montana Western). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86335876130?from=addon Michael Feuling: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Feuling currently works at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon as their Annual Fund Development and Community Relations Officer. Prior to working at Linn-Benton, Feuling worked at Western Oregon University for over ten years, serving as their Assistant Athletic Director for Development. Feuling earned a Master of Arts in Sports Administration from Lasell University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Oregon University. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87234040590?from=addon Jerry Olson: Thursday, September 23, 2021 Olson currently works at Miles Community College in Miles City, Montana as their Athletic Director. Olson has worked in higher education for more than 30 years at multiple institutions including Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Montana State University, and Iowa Wesleyan. Olson earned a Master of Science in Physical Education from Montana State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota-Morris. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86053232610?from=addon Forum attendees are invited to submit their feedback about each candidate by using the online feedback form: https://www.umwestern.edu/umw-athletic-director-finalist-feedback-form/ If you have any questions, please contact the Chair of the Athletics Director Search Committee, Matt Allen (matt.allen@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7450).