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Up close and personal George Britton of Dillon offers young celebrators at Pomp's birthday party at the Dillon Library Friday a closer look at one of his many artifacts and historical reproductions of fur trade era goods. Elaine Spicer Photo Drought continues getting worse By Elaine Spicer Dry, dry, dry, is the word from the Beaver head County Drought Task Force, meeting once again after a winter break. And, it appears no relief is in sight. According to Dennis Miotke of East Bench Irrigation Unit, the situation on Clark Canyon Reservoir is “not in much better shape than the last time we met...it's actually a little worse. Looking at the snowpack, we're not looking at getting any better unless something changes drastically.\ Clark Canyon statistics show the following. Elevation at end of January 2005: 55.13.43; Storage: 48,889 acre/feet (A/ft). Elevation at end See DROUGHT on page A-3 Museum board meets for job applicants A special meeting of the Beaverhead County Museum board of trustees is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the county commission ers room in the courthouse. . The meeting is to select a candidate to rec ommend to the county commissioners for hiring as the museum's executive director. A committee, made up of three members from the board of trustees and three appointed by the Beaverhead County Museum Association, will conduct the interviews of three finalists. The committee will make their recommendations that night to the trustee board, who will make a deci sion that night as to who they will recommend to the commissioners. The executive director is hired directly by the county commissioners, but works under the direction of the Beaverhead County Museum board of trustees. The meeting is open to the public. Potato feed, auction scheduled Thursday ! The Elementary Educational Foundation will j j host its potato dinner fundraiser Thursday, Feb- i ; ruary 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Parkview Elemen tary School Cafeteria. An auction of handmade wood items decorated by local students is slated ! for 6:30 p.m. Cost will be $5 per person and $15 j per family'- Bingo helps raise funds at Lima Lima Historical Society will sponsor Satur- 1 day afternoon Bingo starting on March 12 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the ; City of Lima Building. Bingo cards are 25 cents j each. Light snacks will be served. j Anyone wishing to donate items for Bingo prizes may bring them the day of the event or ! call 276-3745 for pick-up. Cash donations for . Bingo prizes are welcome. __________________ _ Little Pomp gets a birthday party... 200 years later By Elaine Spicer It isn't everyday that you get to celebrate someone's 200th birthday, let alone the youngest member of a famous expedition that changed the course of life in America. Jean Baptiste \Pomp\ Charbonneau's birth date was February 11,1805 and the Dillon City Library celebrated one of 200 birthday parties held for Pomp across the state of Montana. Pomp, the son of to year old Saca jawea. the sole female on the excursion, and Tons dant ( harhonncao, the corps' guide For those gathered at the library for Pomp's birthday, activities and re freshments, including jerky, dried cranberries, and huckleberry jam, were provided, along with insight into the lives of the corps members offered In- historian George Britton of Dillon Britton, dressed from head to toe in era specific clothing, showed a number of items to the group, including both reproductions of and original items from the fur trade times. Including a gun, beaded bags, a sewing kit, compass, and a string of blue glass beads such as those much favored by Indians the corps members came into contact with, Britton's collection offered an idea of how people lived and worked in those times. Young people gathered around Britton asked and answered questions. Nicknamed \Pomp\ by William Clark, the baby traveled with his parents See POMP on page A-3 New director named for j By Elaine Spicer A new face is being seen at the Beaverhead Chamber of ( ommerce, with the , hiring of the chamber's new Executive Director. Carlv Anderson, who is replacing Judy Siring. j Anderson, a Beaverhead County native, grew up in the Big Hole Valley i area, graduating from Beaverhead County High School in 199S She then | earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from Idaho State Uni versity. j Since that time, Anderson worked with the Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce as an administrative assistant Her duties included bookkeeping, events booking, correspondence, and writing newsletters Site was also the staff liaison for the Leadership Pocatello organization, which helped inform community leaders about areas other than their own expertise She also gradu ated from the Leadership Pocatello nine month course, at the end of which was ! the responsibility of organizing a fundraiser tor a local charity. She notes a I similar group is being created for southwest Montana and that she plans to take part in that. ; Anderson moved back to Dillon to be nearer to her lamily. working with her father, J.B. Anderson at his law office and obtaining her paralegal certifica tion. She started in her new position at the Beavei head ( hainbei on February 3, jumping in with both feet with last week's Chamber Appreciation Social. She admits there's a lot of work ahead of her, especiallv noting this year's Corps of Discovery Bicentennial, the new city directory (scheduled for release at the end of this month), getting ready for the hus\ summer months, and working on bids for sports tournaments. She's still in the process of familiarizing herself with the people, businesses, and organizations of the area, as well as those involved with the tourism association, Gold West Country, of which Beaverhead County is a part. Anderson is excited about the eventual move of the chamber office to the still in progress new building located at the south end of Montana Street. She notes the work currently being done on the street deserves the patience of everyone, as \it will be so nice when it's done Another exciting change for the chamber will be working with Margareta Smith Knopik's Customer Service class at the University of Montana Western. The class, split into three groups, will complete evaluations of three local entities: the chamber itself, Wildwood Floral, and Beav erhead Meats. Students' evaluations will focus on four aspects: marketing, linance. human resources, and customer service. The class will offer suggestion-- and comments to each at the end of the semester, explains Anderson, providing valuable information and new ideas from 'fresh minds\. The chamber hope- to continue the effort in future semesters. Judy Siring has left the position after five and a hall vears She notes, \it's going to be hard to walk out and shut the door, commenting on the many exciting events and opportunities she's been a part of in those years. \I'm leaving the chamber in good hands.\ she adds, mentioning the part-time office help and the chamber directors. Siring will continue to .cork with the chamber on a volunteer basis, especially with the Corps II Discovery, an educational, experiential Lewis and Clark oriented event corning to Dillon this summer Siring will now be working at Farmer's Union Insurance in Dillon County attorney defends actions By John M. Barrows Beaverhead County Attorney Marvin McCann said today that he is working to prov ide victim services through the Dillon Women's Resource Center, rather than through the Beaverhead Madison County Victim Witness Program and its advocate, Amy Donovan. McCann explained the change in a letter in this week's Dillon Tribune (see page A-4) written in response to a letter critical of McCann and his relationship to the Victim Witness Program. That letter, which is also printed on page A-4 of this issue of the Tribune, was written by Donovan’s parents, Marty and Elbe Cooksey. Donovan also sent a letter to the County Commissioners last week, accusing McCann of \once more taking a run’ at me, my program and my character by trying to divert funds out of a set program budget that Beaverhead County has nothing to do with.\ Donovan noted in her letter that she already gives $4,80(1 of surcharges assessed those convicted of a number of crimes, to the Women's Resource Center. In her parent s letter, McCann is criticized, noting \we do ttike offense with your office's negative attitude toward the Victim Witness Advocate and her valuable service to victims.\ 'The'- also accused McCann of spreading \blatant misinformation\ about the See VICTIMS on page A-16 BCHS okays using uniformed officers By John Barrows Beaverhead County High School will soon have something new... a uni formed Sheriffs deputy during lunch hours And if the experiment is successful and a grant can he obtained, an officer will be employed full-time next year. Detective Sergeant Jay Hansen will fulfill the duties during noon hours, Sheriff Bill Briggs told the school board Monday night, in a discussion before the board members voted unanimously to grant Superintendent's Fred Chouinard s request. 'The move follows other previous efforts to strengthen security at the school, including a television camera system several years ago and the use of drug dogs last year. Chouinard told the board that he, vice principal Gary Haverfield, juvenile probation officer Tom Ramirez and Beaverhead County Sheriff Bill Briggs met concerning increasing the visibility of law enforcement with an uniformed officer during the noon hour, and later, if it is successful, to increase it to full time during the school day next year The policy, Chouinard said, is being adopted from the Livingston School System. 'The officer, known as a Special Resource Officer, was recommended by a counselor from the Spring Creek Academy, a private school near Thomp son Falls that specializes in troubled youth Briggs attended the school board meeting and noted that he was there to support a test plan for the officer and that Hansen had agreed to work with the students. Under the plan Hansen would report to Haverfield. The move would help to \cut down on harassment,\ and other unwanted activity, Chouinard said. Chouinard said he fell that some drugs were being sold at the school, \maybe not on campus\ but enough of a threat to lake action. See OFFICER on page A-16 Chamber of Commerce Handing over the keys Incoming Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carly Anderson and outgoing executive director Judy Siring share a laugh as Siring hands over her keys to the building to Anderson. The two will greet wellwishers at an open house on Wednesday, February 16 from 4-6 p.m at the chamber office. All are invited to meet Anderson and say goodbye to Siring as the two exchange the reins of the local organization. Eia-ne Spice- P'-cr Start vour subscription to the Dillon Tribune today - Call 683-2331 » Email us withyour ncws at dillontribune@bmt.net
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