The Bulldog Football team finishes their season 7-4 after they won today's rematch with the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears by a score of 44-21. The Bulldog offense totaled 566 yards, 229 yards rushing and 337 yards in the air. The defense allowed just 78 rushing yards from the Battlin' Bears and had a total of nine tackles for loss in the game. "I am proud of everyone in the program for finishing strong. We were able to reset back to the way we do things and get back on track. I am proud of our guys for giving their best effort. I am glad we are sending our seniors out with wins and thankful for these guys for showing the rest of the team what level of competition we expect to play at each week." Head Coach Ryan Nourse stated at the end of the game. How It Happened The Bulldogs started the game out slow as they struggled to get into a rhythm offensively. The Bulldogs opened the game on offense, going on a 5:48 drive that saw the Bulldogs gain four first downs. A holding penalty set the Bulldog offense back, forcing them to punt on the following fourth down. The next drive for the Battlin' Bears kicked off with a sack for a loss of 10 yards by Tanner Harrell that set a tone for the day. After trading possessions back and forth, the two teams would end the first quarter going scoreless throughout the first fifteen minutes of the game. The second quarter kicked off with a bang as Reese Neville rushed it in for a touchdown with the clock at 12:47 left in the half. Up 7-0, the Rocky Mountain offense drove 77 yards down the field in just over three minutes to score their first touchdown of the day. Tied up at seven all, the Bulldog offense stalled on the next drive as the Battlin' Bears forced a three and out. Rocky Mountain was moving the ball quickly on their next offensive drive before a sack for a loss of nine yards by Bulldog linebacker Ben Howerton changed the momentum of the drive. On the next drive, Jon Jund completed a 70-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Thomas to give the Bulldogs the lead at 14-7. Just before the half, Bulldog kicker John Mears completed a career-long 46-yard field goal attempt to give the Bulldogs the lead 17-7 going into the second half. On the Bulldog's second possession of the third quarter, Jund found Trey Mounts for a 49-yard touchdown pass that would push the Bulldog lead to 24-7. Latrell McCutcheon picked off Rocky quarterback Trent Nobach with 2:16 left in the third quarter, but the Rocky defense was able to force a fumble on the next drive to give them the ball back for the start of the fourth quarter. Rocky Mountain struck on a Nobach pass to Battlin' Bear receiver Joseph Dwyer to bring the score to 24-14. However, the Bulldogs answered right back on the next drive as Neville rushed for a 66-yard touchdown. With the score 31-13, Rocky Mountain jumped right back on the next drive and scored in just under three minutes, bringing the score to 31-21 Bulldogs. Again, the Bulldogs got back into their groove as Jund threw for a 27-yard touchdown pass to Thomas. With the Bulldogs hanging onto the lead at 37-21, the Bulldog defense would force two straight three and outs. With three minutes on the clock, the Bulldogs drove74 yards down the field once more and Jund threw his 100th career touchdown pass to Mounts to seal the victory 44-21 over Rocky Mountain College. Notables Today's win pushes the Bulldogs final season record to 7-4 overall. Jund threw for a total of 337 passing yards and completed four touchdown passes. He also added 42 rushing yards. Neville rushed for 177 yards, averaging 7.1 yards per carry, and had two rushing touchdowns. Mounts and Thomas each had two receiving touchdowns in the game. Mounts had 132 receiving yards and Thomas had 114 total receiving yards. Thomas also caught a game long pass for a 70-yard completion from Jund. Harrell and Howerton each had two sacks in the game. Howerton also had another tackle for loss in the game. Howerton and Kameron Rauser each picked up nine total tackles in the game. Mears completed a career long field goal attempt from the 46-yard line. He also went 4-5 on extra point attempts. Final Season Notes The Bulldogs finished up the season going 4-0 on the last four games. After battling through a few tough losses in a row in the middle of the season, the Bulldogs finished their season on a high note. Of the final four wins, two of them were against nationally ranked teams. The Bulldog offense led the Frontier Conference with a total of 425 yards of offense per game, totaling 4675 total offensive yards on the season. The Bulldog defense averaged 64.2 tackles per game and led the conference in sacks with a total of 32 on the season. Neville broke the single season rushing record in today's game after he rushed for 1,065 yards for the Bulldogs this season. The previous record was held by Sam Rufferford from the 2014 football season. Neville was tied for first in the conference with nine rushing touchdowns on the season. Jund broke 100 career touchdown passes in the game, just five passes shy of breaking the career touchdown pass record held by Jason Truman from the years of 1993-96. He also led the conference in yards per game with 218.3 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns. Mounts led the conference in receiving touchdowns after he totaled seven on the season.

UMW Athletic Director Michael Feuling will be the guest speaker at the Rotary meeting on Wednesday, November 16th at noon. Visitors are welcome to attend, and anyone interested in learning more about the Rotary organization is invited to be a guest for lunch. The Rotary Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, located at 203 East Glendale Street. For more information about the Rotary Club, email Matthew Fullerton at matthewfullerton@me.com

Frontier Conference Commissioner Kent Paulson announced the 2022 Frontier Conference All-Conference volleyball team, the All-Freshman team, individual award winners as well as each team's NAIA Champions of Character recipient. Five Bulldogs earned All-Conference honors. Jazi Smith , a 5'11 sophomore outside hitter from Mossyrock, Wash. earned First Team All-Conference honors. Smith played in all 29 games this season and was third in the conference for kills per set after she averaged 2.88. Smith totaled 305 kills in the season and had a season hitting percentage of .115. She also averaged 2.79 digs per set for the Bulldogs, with a season high of 29 against Carroll College in the Frontier Conference Tournament. "Jazi really stepped into her own this season. Not only was she a clear go-to on offense, she really dug into being a relentless defender. Jazi is getting better every practice and I cannot wait to see what levels she gets to in the future." Head Coach Katie Lovett said. Kelsey Goddard , a 5'7 sophomore libero from Las Vegas, Nev. earned Second Team All-Conference accolades after she appeared in all but one match this season. Goddard picked up 535 total digs this season (fourth in the conference), surpassing 1,000 career digs during the Frontier Conference Tournament at just a sophomore. Goddard averaged 5.65 digs per set (placing her at No. 20 nationally) and had seven aces this season. She had a season high of 38 digs against Rocky Mountain on Oct. 7. "Kelsey is the athlete every coach wants to have on their team. Not only is she extremely talented, but she is a great leader. She continued to expand her range on defense and is a true competitor." Lovett stated. Danyel Martin , a 6'2 redshirt sophomore middle hitter and right-side hitter from McAllister, Mont. earned Second Team All-Conference honors. Martin played in 26 matches this season and had 190 kills total. She had an impressive .245 hitting percentage on the season and 2.09 kills per set. She also totaled 82 blocks, 26 of which were unassisted. Martin had a season high of seven blocks against Montana Tech on Sept. 16 earlier in the year. Martin ranks fourth in the conference for blocks per set with 0.95. "Danyel worked really hard this season on being more consistent on offense and defense. She is a great athlete who was a consistent go-to for us this year." Lovett says. Jordan Olson , a 6'1 right-side hitter from Billings, Mont. earned her spot on the All-Conference Freshman Team after playing in 24 matches this season. Olson had 111 kills and 1.19 kills per set. She also had 46 total blocks and 33 digs on the season. She had a season high of 12 kills against Providence on Sept. 15 earlier in the season. She also had five total blocks against Montana Tech in the Frontier Conference Tournament semifinal match. "Jordan did great this year stepping into a starting role right away. She has a ton of potential and we cannot wait to see what she accomplishes in the next few years." Lovett says. Morgan Stenger , a senior from Columbia Falls, Mont., is Montana Western's NAIA Champions of Character recipient. NAIA Champions of Character embody five core values—integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership—in order to promote a positive sports culture, both on and off the court or field. Morgan appeared in 17 matches this season. She recorded 65 kills, 1.51 kills per set, 22 blocks, and 16 digs. "I am incredible proud of all of these athletes. They are very deserving of these accolades and I am happy they are being recognized for the hard work they put in." Lovett said.

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare has installed a new Siemens Healthineers tablet-based CT scanner. Siemens’ SOMATOM® go.Top system allows the hospital to perform AI-powered scan automation and advanced CT procedures. Diagnostic accuracy is enhanced by providing doctors and patients with additional diagnostic information. A gentle patient experience, high-quality images, and low radiation levels make the SOMATOM go.Top CT system the ideal choice for pediatric and adult patients. The CT system can be operated with a touch-screen tablet and/or remote control, allowing technologists to be near the patient during exam preparation. Particularly for children and patients with mobility challenges who need additional support, this can greatly improve the patient experience. Furthermore, SOMATOM go.Top features automated technology that simplifies the process of selecting the appropriate radiation dose for different patient populations. Also, it is equipped with Siemens' latest Tin Filter Technology for optimizing the radiation dose. By combining these two measures, a wide range of routine imaging procedures can be made less radiation-intensive for patients. "Patients are our utmost priority at Barrett Hospital & HealthCare," says Carolyn Hansen, Chief Clinical Officer. “We recognize that healthcare technology will forever be changing and advancing, and we carefully considered which CT system would provide the best possible experience for our patients and equip doctors with the information they need to deliver quality care.” Using patient-centric technology and workflows, SOMATOM go. optimizes patient care. Top provides high-quality, consistent imaging results in all areas of hospital imaging, including cardiac and coronary artery imaging, and low-dose pediatric imaging. SOMATOM go.Top also offers features that can reduce imaging artifacts from implanted devices, such as knee and hip implants and dental fillings, which can further improve image quality.

The 36 team, 78 individuals in the men's race and 80 individuals in the women's 5k race have been announced for the 2022 NAIA Men's and Women's Cross-Country National Championship that will be held on November 18 in Tallahassee, Fla. There are three individuals from Montana Western that have qualified who will represent the Bulldogs in Florida. This is the first year that the championship will be hosted in Tallahassee, Fla. The course will be located at the Apalachee Regional Park. Araceli Ramirez and Morgan Baseley will be representing the women's cross-country team at the national meet. Araceli Ramirez placed sixth overall at the Frontier Conference Meet with a time of 19:43.2 and solidifying her All-Conference honors. This season, Ramirez led the Bulldogs at the Tony Banovich Invitational and placed fifth overall with a time of 19:47.2. She also placed 79th overall in the highly competitive Great Lakes Invitational with a time of 19:28.40. In September, Ramirez placed 19th at the Conference Preview Meet and finished up 50th overall at the MSU Cross Country Classic. Morgan Baseley placed eighth overall at the Frontier Conference Meet with a time of 20:01.9. She also earned All-Conference honors at the race for the Bulldogs. Baseley placed sixth at the Tony Banovich Invitational earlier this season with a time of 19:48.0 and placed 56th at the Great Lakes Invitational with a time of 19:11.4. Back in September, Baseley placed seventh at the Frontier Conference Preview Meet and 54th at the MSU Cross Country Classic. Jonathan Harrison will be representing the men's cross-country team at the national meet. Jonathan placed second overall at the Frontier Conference Meet with a time of 25:40.2, earning himself All-Conference honors. He also broke the school record in the 8k after he placed 19th at the Great Lakes Invitational, running it in a time of 25:04.0. At the Tony Banovich Invitational, Harrison ran the 8k in a time of 25:44.5 and placed second overall. Back in September, Harrison placed fourth overall at the Conference Preview Meet and 45th overall at the MSU Cross Country Classic. The race will be held on Nov. 18 in Tallahassee, Fla. The men's 8k will start at 6:30AM MST and the women's 5k will be ran at 7:30AM MST. The race will be broadcast this year on the NAIA Network. To access the live video stream and purchase a pass CLICK HERE .

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY November 15, 2022 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 10-18-22 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business Public Comment V. New Business Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report VII. Public Comment VIII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda IX. Adjournment

Montana Running Company is hosting their 4 th Annual “Grocery Run” - A Thanksgiving 5K Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday November 24, 2022 at 9AM at Beaverhead Brewing Company, 218 S. Montana St. Everyone is welcome to run, walk, or just to stop by and donate some food! Entry is FREE but we ask everyone to bring non-perishable items to be donated to the Beaverhead Community Food Pantry. The course will follow the Run The Brew Group Run route that starts at Beaverhead Brewing Company- W. Reeder to Ten Mile Road. We will be turning around right after Smith Stables on the Beaverhead River and end at the brewery. Montana Running Company is very thankful to the Dillon Community for all the support over the years! Happy Thanksgiving!

The Bookstore will be hosting local author Mark Worden on Saturday, November 12th from 2-4 pm. He will be signing copies of his book, HE IS, Hebrews 11:6, Knowing God through fifty scriptural Meditations from 2-4 and will read from his work at 2:30. Mark R. Worden, a lifelong learner and student of God's Word received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Bible and Teaching Bible. He has served as a youth pastor, missionary, and teacher at a Bible institute in Manaus, Brazil, and pastored a local Montana church for six years. He is also a licensed property manager, a self-employed handyman and enjoys fly fishing. In this book he offers the reader his own personal spiritual reflections. Taking phrases and passages from scripture and pondering on each 'God is' phrase, Worden encourages his readers to reflect deeply on the multi-faceting representation of God found in the Bible, how God is evident in nature and creation, and in how he interacts with humankind. It is all happening at The Bookstore located at 26 N Idaho Street in Dillon. If you have any questions or would like to reserve copies of He Is please call 683-6807

The Montana Western Bulldog Men's Basketball team fell to Warner Pacific (Ore.) 70-71 this evening after a last second layup fell for the Knights with no time left on the clock. The Bulldogs move to 2-2 on the season after the Bulldogs picked up a win on a forfeited game previously scheduled for tomorrow with Bacone College (Okla.). How It Happened The Bulldogs opened the game by taking an early eight-point lead after a made three-point shot from the hands of Jok Jok . With the score 15-7 with just over 13 minutes left in the first half, the Bulldogs faced some difficulty scoring. The Bulldogs were only able to score eight points during the remaining 13 minutes of the half. They would end up going into the second half up 23-22 after shooting just 12 for 25 from the field and 21 percent from the three-point line. Michael Haverfield led the Bulldogs in the first half with eight points. The Bulldogs came back out in the second half and were able to get their offense rolling. They would go on to shoot 48 percent from the field as a team and 64.3 percent from the three-point line. The Bulldogs took their largest lead of the half after Jamal Stephenson hit a three-pointer with just over 11 minutes left in the game, bringing the score to 49-42. The Knights fought their way back into the game and with just six minutes left in the game, the two teams were tied up at 55. They continued to battle back and forth and with just 10 second left on the clock, a layup by the Knights tied the game up at 69. Jamal Stephenson was then fouled at the other end of the floor. Stephenson made one of two free throws, leaving room for the Knights. With three seconds remaining, the Knights were able to drive down the court and make a difficult layup to defeat the Bulldogs 71-70. Notables Since the series between Warner Pacific (Ore.) and the Bulldogs began in 2010, the Knights lead the Bulldogs 4-1. The last time the Bulldogs defeated the Knights was in 2019 when the Bulldogs won 87-75 in Arizona. The Bulldogs improved at the free throw line by going 16-18 tonight, after shooting just 8-14 last game against Menlo College. Brenton Woods had a solid night in his first season as a Bulldog. He racked up 21 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Jok (16 points) and Haverfield (14 points) were the teams next leading scorers behind Woods and also combined for eight rebounds. Up Next The Bulldogs will be at home next weekend for their first home games of the season as they compete in the Western Classic. They will play Dickinson State (N.D.) on Friday Nov. 11 at 7pm. They will then be back on the court on Saturday as they take on Eastern Oregon Nov. 12 at 5pm.

The Montana Western Bulldog women's basketball team won their season opener today after defeating Dickinson State (N.D.) by a score of 83-58. "We got a huge lift from our bench tonight on both ends of the floor. I really like how we were able to close out the game in the fourth quarter." Head Coach Lindsay Woolley stated after the conclusion of the game. How It Happened The Bulldogs held just a 22-20 lead in the first quarter. The Bulldogs were able to hang on to a 12-point lead at the end of the first half, behind freshman Keke Davis who picked up 14 points off of a strong second quarter going 6-6 from the field and picking up two three-pointers. Mesa King had four rebounds and eight points for the Bulldogs in the first half. The Bulldogs continued to rally through the third and fourth quarters, adding another 37 points to the board while Dickinson State only added 24. Montana Western held the Blue Hawks to a 35 percent shooting from the field and 18 percent from the arc. The team also shot 45 percent on the day and 37 percent from the three-point line. "We were all so excited to get on the court and play against someone other than ourselves. I think we had a lot of excitement going into the game. We had been working really hard in practice and had been looking forward to this game. It was a great start to the season and we did a great job executing on offense and playing together. Obviously, there were some things that we need to clean up defensively. I am extremely proud of our effort and this team win. We look forward to building our foundation and continuing our hard work." Senior Brynley Fitzgerald stated after the win. Notables The Bulldogs had a team accumulative of 22 assists, 14 steals, 12 offensive rebounds, and just six turnovers. The Bulldog bench score 27 points and of the Bulldogs 83 points, 44 points were scored from the paint. Jordan Sweeney and Brynley Fitzgerald led the Bulldogs with 15 points apiece. Sweeney had another three rebounds and five assists. Fitzgerald also had six rebounds and four assists. Keke Davis had 14 points in the first half, shooting 100 percent from the field and just missed a free throw. Up Next The Bulldogs will be hitting the road for numerous games across Oregon next week. They will first see Pacific University on Wed. Nov. 9 at 7PM MST in Forest Grove, Ore.

UMW Press Release The Bulldog Football team won their sixth game of the season today after defeating up No. 20 ranked Montana Tech 27-21 in Butte, Mont. The Bulldog defense allowed just 104 rushing yards on 32 attempts by the Orediggers. Reese Neville rushed for 160 yards as the Bulldogs rushed for a total of 195 yards in the game. "We just talked about believing and trusting each other and fighting to the finish. That is Bulldog football and that is the end of the season wrapped up in a nutshell. I was really proud of the work that the guys put in, but more importantly they believed the whole time and trusted their teammate and they fought until the end and got the win." Head Coach Ryan Nourse stated after the win. How It Happened The Bulldogs got off to a roaring start as they drove 75 yards in just over a minute on the game's opening possession. They scored on a Jon Jund 38-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Thomas that gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the game. A pair of sacks from Tanner Harrell and Reese Artz ended the Orediggers first drive. After trading three and outs three times, the Bulldog defense came up big again after Braden Swank picked off Montana Tech quarterback Blake Thelen and returned it for 42 yards. With great field position at the Montana Tech 13-yard line, the Bulldogs were able to add three points to their lead on John Mears' first field goal of the day. Both defenses played well for the remainder of the second quarter. Reese Artz forced an Oredigger fumble and the Bulldog defense had a red zone stop that led to a missed field goal attempt by Oredigger kicker Ryan Lowry. Montana Tech defense matched the Bulldog defense as they held the Bulldogs scoreless for the remainder of the half. The Orediggers cut into the Bulldog lead with a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown with 25 seconds left until halftime. The Bulldogs would go into the half up 10-7. Montana Tech drove down the field and scored on the opening drive of the second half, after a Braden Smith interception was called back on a roughing the passer penalty. Montana Tech would take their final lead of the game as they went up 14-10 on the Bulldogs with 9:38 left in the third quarter. On the following drive, the Bulldogs marched down the field after a 49-yard rush by Reese Neville swung the momentum back to the Bulldogs. Jund would keep the ball and pick up his lone rushing touchdown of the game. With the Bulldogs up 17-14, Kameron Rauser ended the following Oredigger drive with an interception that he returned for four yards. The Bulldogs used that momentum to score in just two plays on a Jund touchdown pass to Elijah Benedick . The Bulldogs went into the fourth quarter up 24-14 on the Orediggers. Montana Tech answered with a touchdown after a seven-minute drive to bring the score to 24-21 Bulldogs. The Bulldogs worked the clock on their following drive, running off just under nine minutes of time on their way to another successful Mears' field goal attempt. Up 27-21, the Bulldog defense two more game clenching stops that secured the Bulldog victory over the Orediggers. "It was a great win out here. We came out as a team and we had a real change in the middle of the season there. We changed mentally and we were able to come out here and do exactly what we thought we would be able to do. To get a Bulldog win like that at Tech, it is awesome and nothing beats this feeling." Senior running back Reese Neville stated after the game. Notables The Bulldogs secured their second win in three weeks over a top 25 ranked team. Two weeks ago, they handed College of Idaho their first loss of the season. Neville rushed for 160 yards on 22 attempts, averaging 7.3 yard per carry. Jund passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, giving him three total touchdowns on the day. Rauser totaled seven tackles, four of which were solo. He also added an interception that led to a Bulldog score. Harrell and Artz each had two sacks in the game, resulting in a loss of 22 total yards for the Orediggers. Swank had an interception in the first half that he returned for 42 yards. Mears made two field goal attempts and was three for three on point after attempts. Up Next The Bulldogs will be on the road for their final game of the season next week at Rocky Mountain College. The two teams faced off back on Oct. 1 in Dillon and the Battlin' Bears defeated the Bulldogs 41-26. The Bulldogs come into the matchup on a three-game win streak and are hoping to end the season on a win. The game is scheduled for 1PM MST in Billings, Mont.

Frontier Conference Commissioner Kent Paulson announced the 2022 men's and women's cross-country all-conference teams, as well as the conference Champions of Character recipients. Montana Western had five runners make the Men's and Women's All-Conference teams. Jonathan Harrison , Brant Heiner , and Luke Lutz all placed in the top ten at the conference meet, earning All-Conference honors. Morgan Baseley and Araceli Ramirez also earned All-Conference honors by placing in the top ten of the women's 5k race last week. 2022 Frontier Conference Men's Cross-Country All-Conference Team Bryce Gardner, Carroll College, Fr.; Spokane, Wash. Connor O'Hara, Carroll College, Jr.; Ulm, Mont. Zach Rector, Carroll College, Jr.; Portland, Ore. Spencer Swaim, Carroll College, Sr.; Spokane, Wash. Ewin Kipainoi, Montana Tech, Jr.; Kajiado, Kenya Justin Morgan, Montana Tech, So.; Thompson Falls, Mont. Jonathan Harrison , Montana Western, Sr.; Missoula, Mont. Brant Heiner , Montana Western, Fr.; Ronan, Mont. Luke Lutz , Montana Western, Jr.; Frenchtown, Mont. Jackson Wilson, Rocky Mountain College, Jr.; Box Elder, S.D. 2022 Frontier Conference Women's Cross-Country All-Conference Team Katelyn McKay, Carroll College, Sr; Helena, Mont. Hannah Sempf, Carroll College, Fr.; Columbia Falls, Mont. Reghan Worley, Carroll College, Sr.; Evanston, Wyo. Natalie Yocum, Carroll College, Sr.; Frenchtown, Mont. Carlin Manning, Montana Tech, So.; Kalispell, Mont. Hailey Nielson, Montana Tech, So.; Butte, Mont. Morgan Baseley , Montana Western, Sr.; Redding, Calif. Araceli Ramirez , Montana Western, Sr.; Kaycee, Wyo. Sydney Little Light, Rocky Mountain College, Sr.; Crow Agency, Mont. Jayden Woodland, Rocky Mountain College, Fr.; Three Forks, Mont. 2022 Men's Cross-Country Champions of Character Carroll College, Van Gottwals, Senior; Ulm, Mont. Montana Tech, William Kempkes, Freshman; Lincoln, Neb. Montana Western, Harrison Silverio , Freshman; Hamilton, Mont. MSU-Northern, Jaden Koon, Sophomore; Sunburst; Mont. Rocky Mountain College, Corbyn Svec, Freshman; Billings, Mont. University of Providence, Nash Grafe, Senior; Kalispell, Mont. 2022 Women's Cross-Country Champions of Character Carroll College, Katelyn McKay, Senior; Helena, Mont. Montana Tech, Abbey Hoffman, Soohomore; Park City, Mont. Montana Western, Morgan Baseley , Senior; Redding, Calif. MSU-Northern, Tamera O'Leary, Sophomore; Havre, Mont. Rocky Mountain College, Chloe Bryntesen, Sophomore; Liberty Lake, Wash. University of Providence, Olivia Nygreen, Junior; Chelan, Wash.

With winter rapidly approaching and snow in the air, The City of Dillon would like to remind all homeowners and businesses again about the requirements of clearing sidewalks. The City of Dillon Ordinance 12.40.040 requires that all sidewalks in the Central Business District be freed from the night’s accumulation of snow before 10:00 a.m. of the same day. All other areas of the city must be kept clean of snow and not be allowed to remain on the sidewalks for a period longer than 12 hours. Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall pay a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars and not more than one hundred dollars. If you have any questions please contact Todd Hazelbaker, Director of Operations, at 683-4245.

To celebrate the sixth annual National First-Generation College Student Day, the University of Montana Western is recognizing its first-generation students, faculty, and staff. November 8th marks the 57th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which increased funding for universities, scholarships and student loans. UMW Press Release: “First-generation” refers to students whose parents have not obtained a four-year college degree. The Montana Western TRIO program provides them with a support system to help them navigate the landscape of higher education. The day recognizes first-generation college students; to celebrate the accomplishments they have made and the barriers they have broken. Montana Western and the TRIO Student Support Services staff continue to work hard to make a college degree attainable for everyone. We’d like to invite you to meet some of our inspiring first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Kaley Paulsen Kaley Paulsen is a junior at Montana Western from Idaho Falls, Idaho. She’s majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Managerial Accounting. Paulsen is proud to be a first-generation student and hopes her journey can set an example for others. “To me, being a first-generation student means that I get to set an example for my family, both current and future, and that it is possible to get a great education no matter your beginning circumstances,” said Paulsen. Paulsen says that the TRIO program at Montana Western has been a tremendous tool for her throughout her college career. She credits the TRIO advisors for helping her understand how to register for classes, apply for student loans, and for setting an example of how to be a successful college student. “From my very first days on campus, the TRIO program has guided me through the college experience. Even now, as a junior, TRIO helps me every day. The advisors make sure that I have everything that I need and that I am on track for graduation. They also check in with me about how my classes are going, if I need any help with anything, and are even there for me if I just need to talk,” said Paulsen. Layne Cooney Layne Cooney is a first-year student from Potomac, Montana who graduated from Hellgate High School in 2022. Cooney is majoring in Physical and Health Education K-12 and is a member of the UMW football team. “My entire life I’ve always been told college was an option, but it wasn’t the only option I had. I went back and forth between wanting to attend college, but I wasn’t totally set on the idea until my senior year of high school,” said Cooney. “I received an offer to play football at UMW and that is when I made the decision to pursue a college education.” Cooney said that without the scholarship opportunities from playing football he wouldn’t have been able to afford to attend college and that he is grateful to have this opportunity. “Being able to continue my academic career into college is a big step. Only a few of my family members have attended college so I feel extremely lucky,” he said. Kayla Schmeisser Kayla Schmeisser was born in Dillon and graduated from Montana Western with a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Fine Arts. She became Program Coordinator for UMW’s Lucy Carson Library in 2021. Being a first-generation student has provided numerous enriching opportunities for Schmeisser, from traveling abroad studying art to working with students at the library. Earning a degree has played an integral role in her life and she is grateful to be in a position that provides support to current students. When asked what advice she has for other first-generation students, Schmeisser said, “Use your resources! Talk with guidance counselors, admissions representatives, financial aid, and anyone else who offers support. Be sure to apply for all the scholarships that you can and as early as possible.” Breanne Smith Breanne Smith is a first-generation student who received a Master of Science degree in Experimental Psychology from Montana State University and has worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Montana Western since 2015. In search of a deeper understanding of life and consciousness, she spent many years studying Cognitive Psychology. In the future, her goal is to research Alzheimer’s disease and amnesic memory loss. “Education provides a unique opportunity for each and every one of us. I recommend that college students use these years to find their creativity and hone their expertise,” said Smith. For more information about the TRIO program at Montana Western, please contact TRIO Advisor and Mentor Coordinator, Dr. Michael Bartch: michael.bartch@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7315.

Sleuths of all ages gathered on Saturday, the 5th of November as they tried to solve the case of who did it. It was the Dillon Public Libraries Annual Murder Mystery Dinner. Guests arrived at 5 P.M. for a cocktail hour and a chance to interact with the cast as they could ask them questions and try to solve the mystery. Guests would interact with characters, ask them questions, and take notes if anything suspicious came to mind. Dinner started at 6 P.M. and along with dinner you observed the events unfold as a play was performed loosely on the formation of the Dillon Public Library and how it came to be with the help of Andrew Carnegie. A few members of Dillon saw the need for the library and pushed for a building to be built. But a few people never wanted this to happen: the Pompus Ass George Willingham III and the Gold Diggin Son of a Gun Henry Plummer. As the play went along you would see citizens terrorized by Mr. Plummer and his boss George Willingham as laws are enacted to stop their building of the library. Citizens would be thrown in jail for using words like Grants and Library. As the night progressed you would see Mr. Willingham fall dead of what he proclaimed as too much Viagra, but would it be from too much Viagra or from poisoning. Those cookies delivered by Ella Minnow Pea did him in. Who baked the cookies? What was in them was almond, a major clue to all. The night wrapped up and guests made the best educated guess of who did it. After some dessert and a quick Q&A the audience made their best guess, with Ella Minnow Pea being the one who murdered Mr Willingham. Fun was had by all those in attendance. It was a great fundraiser for the library and something to look forward to in the future. The actors and parts they played are: Goerge willingham III- Bob Cannady BF White- Bill Laursen Henry Plummer- John Mangels Andrew Carnegie- Mike Weldon Minnie Smith- Meghan Mangels Ella Minnow Pea- Alison Bramlet Mary Hooker- Beatrice Penn Mary Innes- Jessica Kidd