UMW Sports Press Release: The Montana Western football team defeated MSU-Northern by a score of 35-6 today in Havre, Mont. The Bulldog defense continued to stand out as they recorded four sacks, three interceptions, and 12 tackles for loss in the win. Bulldog running backs led the way as Reese Neville rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and DJ Kirven rushed for 75 yards with two touchdowns. "It was a good team win. Defense played great like they have been all year and our Dawg run game really clicked. We need to start faster and get some small things cleaned up. But overall, we had a good team win and are looking forward to next week's home game." senior running back Reese Neville said after the win. How It Happened The Bulldog defense came out to start the game and forced its first three and out of the day on the opening drive. The Bulldog offense struggled to piece together a scoring drive, despite reaching the Northern 23-yard line on their second drive of the game. With four minutes remaining in the first quarter, linebacker Braden Smith intercepted a Lights pass and returned it for 32 yards. The Bulldogs jumpstarted their offense as a 30-yard touchdown rush by Reese Neville got the first points on the board for the Bulldogs at the start of the second quarter. The Bulldog defense forced a much needed three and out fueling a three minute and six second drive that culminated in a Jon Jund rushing touchdown. John Mears completed his second PAT in the game to bring the score to 14-0. MSU-Northern then got the ball and on the second play of the drive, Kameron Rauser picked off Lights quarterback Jamari Johnson and returned it for 14 yards. The Bulldogs capitalized on the play as DJ Kirven scored on a five-yard rushing touchdown to bring the score to 21-0. Just before the half, defensive back Cody Whalen intercepted a pass from Lights quarterback Kaymen Cureton and returned it for 13 yards. The Bulldogs came out in the second half and after two possession changes, a Jund 46-yard pass to wide receiver Dylan Shipley resulted in a touchdown for the Bulldogs, bringing the score to 28-0. In the following MSU-N drive, James Aragon and Reese Artz combined for a sack for loss of nine yards on third down to force the Lights to punt. The following Lights drive also saw Brandon Aimsback and Tanner Harrel record a sack for loss of six yards. The Bulldogs offense came back out and in four plays, Kirven rushed for his second touchdown on the day on a nine-yard touchdown run. With the score 35-0, the Bulldogs would then give up a touchdown after bad snap was picked up by Josh Rose of the Lights and returned for a touchdown. The PAT attempt was blocked by Reese Artz , bringing the score to 35-6. The UMW defense continued to hold the Lights for the remainder of the game as the Bulldogs finished off their victory over MSU-Northern and improve their record to 3-1. "This trip to Havre was challenging in many ways. Some guys were able to meet the challenge and some weren't. Overall, our defense was on point but we were sloppy and careless on offense and special teams. It is a win, but we have much to work on for the matchup with Montana Tech if we are going to be able to compete for a win." Head Coach Ryan Nourse said. Notables Bulldog running backs led the way today as Neville rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown. Kirven had a career high rushing day as he recorded 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Lights. Reese Artz picked up nine tackles on the day, two of which were tackles for loss of six yards. Jund threw for 141 yards and tacked on two touchdowns, one passing and another on the ground. Harrell had 2.5 tackles for loss of 22 yards, 1.5 sacks, and had seven tackles. Shipley totaled 98 receiving yards on five receptions and one touchdown. The Bulldog defense had three interceptions, Smith (34-yard return), Rauser (14-yard return), and Whalen (13-yard return). Up Next The Bulldogs will be back home next week for the Red Out game against Montana Tech on Saturday Sept. 24 at 1 PM MST. Tickets can be purchased online for the game at the link here.

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY September 20, 2022 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 08-16-22 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

The suite of recommendations developed by the Elk Management Citizen Advisory Group are available for public review and comment. The group was organized this past spring by FWP director Hank Worsech to develop recommendations on elk management issues and to improve relationships between stakeholders interested in improving elk management. The group was composed of 12 citizens who represent a broad range of viewpoints and experience. The group held 10 facilitated, public meetings and grappled with a variety of issues, settling on a list of 15 recommendations for Director Worsech. The recommendations were reviewed by FWP staff to assess implementation. The recommendations were also evaluated for their fiscal impact to FWP. The staff evaluations, fiscal impact, and full text of the group’s recommendations are available online , where people can also provide comment. The group’s recommendations are as follows: Access Plus Program: The intent of the program would be to incentivize landowners to allow public hunting by addressing major concerns regarding allowing public access. This program would produce a pool of hunters that have an elevated skill set and intimate knowledge of landowner operations and concerns through required training. Choose Your Weapon/Season: The intent of the recommendation is to reduce pressure on elk on public land by easing the crowding on public land. This proposal would make hunters choose which weapon they want to hunt with, therefore limiting the number of people in the field at any given time. Collaboration between FWP, USFS, BLM & DNRC and Any Other Pertinent Local, State, or Federal Land Management Agencies: The intent of this recommendation is to reaffirm the relationships FWP has with these organizations/agencies including communicating their collaborations to the public. Create an A9 Tag Bundle: The intent of this recommendation is to increase harvest and lower populations in hunting districts that are over objective. The reduction of elk populations in over-objective districts will also reduce disease risk associated with overpopulation. Develop User Friendly and Effective Methods to Collect Data: The intent of this recommendation is to demonstrate transparency on the part of the agency as to data collection methods. It would create ways for the general public to receive, contribute to and find data. This improves stakeholder relationships as everyone feels part of the process. Establish (where possible) Localized Elk Working Groups: This recommendation encourages communication between landowners, hunters, outfitters, and local FWP biologists. Citizen science would be heard concerning elk movement, and together the group would address redistribution of elk, objectives, access and other related issues. Season structure and number of permits could also be topics. Expanded Hunter Education: The intent of this recommendation is to improve hunter/landowner relationships with programs similar to the Master Hunter Program. This would improve hunter quality and, with certification possibilities, a potential way for program graduates to access private land to hunt. Promote Focused Damage Hunts: This recommendation would allow landowners and biologists to have a list of willing, local participants to choose from. This is a harvest tool to help landowners strategically redistribute elk, mitigate disease and improve stakeholder relationships. Improve Accessibility to the FWP Videos, Programs, PSAs, etc. that Promote the Desired Behaviors between Landowners and Hunters: This recommendation would make existing communication pieces readily available or easy to find. FWP Landowner Liaison: This recommendation creates a liaison position to work with landowners and creates a communication pathway between community partners. This could improve stakeholder relationships and mitigate disease. We have to Manage Elk Where They Are Not: The intent of this recommendation is to restore historic elk numbers in northwest Montana to alleviate the excessive elk hunting pressure that is experienced in the rest of the state. This proposal also is intended to strategically redistribute hunters, improve quality access to harvest and encourage better data collection by the department. Understand and Mitigate the Disease of Brucellosis in Elk: This recommendation recognizes the impacts on livestock producers within the designated surveillance area who deal with the risk of disease transmission from elk to cattle and improve stakeholder relationships. Use of Shoulder Seasons: The intent would be to assess the benefits of shoulder seasons, redistribute elk, and reduce landowner hunting fatigue, thereby improving relationships between landowners and hunters. Stakeholder Meetings: This recommendation fulfills one of the key components of the group’s intended purpose – “to forge new relationships among stakeholders.” Enforce Stricter Penalties for Trespassing and Other Bad Behaviors by Hunters and Landowners: The intent of tougher laws is to discourage trespassing and other unethical behaviors that occur, including landowners illegally blocking or detouring access to public lands. The intent is to improve stakeholder relationships and address quality access to harvest. To review the recommendations and to comment, go to https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/public-comment-opportunities/emcag-recommendations . The deadline for comment is 5 p.m. Oct. 14. For more information about the advisory group, including access to meeting recordings go to https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/elk-management-citizen-advisory-group .

After confirming that a collared grizzly bear killed livestock along the Rocky Mountain Front north of Choteau, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks assisted the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services in euthanizing the bear after obtaining the necessary approval from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). The bear had first been captured and collared in 2021 in a trap set due to cattle depredation. It was unknown at the time if the trapped bear had killed the calf or was scavenging the carcass, so it was collared and released on-site. Later in 2021, the bear was documented to have visited two other livestock conflict sites (one calf and one sheep), confirmed by trail camera and collar data, but it evaded attempts to capture it at that time. On Sept. 5, landowners reported another sheep had been killed, and FWP and Wildlife Services technicians responded and confirmed the sheep was killed by a bear. Collar data from the bear showed it was present at the kill site at the time of the conflict, and after obtaining USFWS approval to lethally remove the bear, the 4-year-old male bear weighing 386 pounds was shot and killed on Friday afternoon. The hide and head from the bear were salvaged and will be used for educational purposes. Grizzly bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and final authority regarding management actions are up to the USFWS. If you see a bear near your residence or need to report a conflict, please call your local bear specialist at the contact number found at FWP’s website: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/contact . For more information on living, working, and recreating in Montana’s bear country, visit the FWP Bear Aware webpage at https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware .

UMW Press Release The River Management Society (RMS) is excited to announce a partnership with the University Montana Western benefiting students who are passionate about river science, recreation, and conservation. UMW now offers the River Studies and Leadership Certificate (RSLC) to students, bringing them one step closer to landing their dream river careers. “The certificate helps prepare undergraduate students for a variety of river-based careers through interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on professional experience, and opportunities to meet and learn from current river professionals,” noted Angie Fuhrmann, RMS River Training Center Coordinator. “Students will get to explore and study river systems in ways that integrate the life and earth sciences, policy and conservation, socio-cultural and economic factors, education, and recreation.” The RSLC is a natural complement to the Environmental Sciences program at UMW, where students learn how water moves and is distributed, gain field experience surveying and sampling rivers, engage in local water policy and management issues, and practice communicating water science with public audiences. Students participating in the RSLC program will receive a free one-year membership to RMS, which includes a subscription to the RMS Journal and access to national and regional events including river trips and virtual and in-person workshops. Students will share their river-related work at the RMS Symposium or by publishing an article in the RMS Journal . Environmental Sustainability students team up with volunteers to plant willows in the Big Hole Watershed. Photo courtesy of UMW Environmental Sciences Department. “I am excited for our students and myself to be connected with a network of other students, academics, and practitioners invested in river science, management, and recreation,” said Dr. Arica Crootof, the university’s RSLC advisor. “This partnership really helps to expand educational opportunities for our students and offers a supportive community to build new skills and relationships around water.” Students interested in participating in the RSLC program at UMW should contact Dr. Crootof at arica.crootof@umwestern.edu or visit her in Block Hall 123 on the Montana Western campus. Visit https://www.river-management.org/river-studies-leadership to learn more about the program.

The Dillon Baseball and Softball Association would like to thank everyone that helped us meet our goal for 2023 High School Baseball! We have such amazing people in our community that truly have big hearts! We could not have done this with out everyone that volunteered time, purchased tickets, or made a cash donation. A special thank you to our prize donors, Stock Drive Trailers, BackCountry Montana Adventures, R.L. Winston Rod Company, Shepherds Garage, Beaverhead Motors, and Badger Archery. The winners of the High School Baseball Raffle are: Tim Tollett, was the first ticket drawn which meant he was able to have first pick of the prize list. He chose the 2022 Honda Four-Trax Rancher 4x4 ATV from Beaverhead Motors Ben Carroll, was the second person drawn. He chose the Sportsman Package, which included a R.L. Winston Air 2 Fly Rod, Bauer RVR Fly Reel, R.L. Winston Energy Fly Line all from R.L. Winston Rod Company. Savage Axis 25-06 with Scope, from Rocky Mountain Supply. PSE EVL 32” Sitka Subalpine Wrap with Ripcord Rest and Trophy Site, Badger Archery Tom Holland, he is the proud new owner of the 2022 Toro Titan 60” Deck Havoc Edition mower and the 2022 HH 10’ utility trailer from Stock Drive Trailers. Congratulations to our winners! Thank you again to everyone that helped DBSA get High School Baseball.

UMW Sports Press Release The NAIA released its week three Volleyball National Player of the Week honors on Tuesday Morning. Montana Western's Peyton Vogl (Townsend, Mont. / SO) has been named National Defensive Player of the Week. This is a historic moment as Vogl is the first volleyball player to receive this honor in Montana Western volleyball program history. Vogl had an astounding weekend after the Bulldogs went a perfect 4-0 at the Frontier/North Star Conference Challenge after defeating Dickinson State (N.D.) 3-1, Valley City State (N.D.) 3-1, Presentation College (S.D.) 3-0, and Mayville State (N.D.) 3-0. Vogl led the Bulldogs and the Frontier Conference on the week with 1.64 blocks per set and totaled 23 blocks in four games. Vogl also added 32 kills on the weekend for the Bulldogs. Vogl leads the Bulldogs this season in blocks with 46 total blocks, averaging 1.1 blocks per set. "Peyton has worked really hard, not only this year, but the past few years and is extremely deserving of this award." Coach Katie Lovett said. "Her blocking has improved each game we have played. I am very excited and proud that she is the first Bulldog ever to receive a national player of the week award." Not only is this a first in school history, this is also the first time in the coaching career of coach Katie Lovett to have a player achieve NAIA National Player of the Week honors.

Dillon Montana Community Foundation Wednesday September 14, 2022 5:00 PM At the Big Sky Cinema 560 N Montana St AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Finance Report a. Checking balance b. Grant applications 3. June Jubilee 2023 a. Set date b. Car Show c. Duck Race - Set ticket price and decide how many will be sold c. Community Yard Sale d. First Responders Touch a Truck e. Pie Eating Contest f. Carnival Games g. New ideas? 4. History Days July 21-23, 2023 a. Discuss and decide on a Main Event b. Discuss ways to raise money c. New ideas? 5. Kiss the Pig Contest Report 6. Labor Day Weekend Bazaar September 2-6, 2022 Report 7. Raffle a. Discuss obtaining raffle items 8. Other topics of discussion a. Halloween b. Christmas c. What else? Committee Members: Stan Smith – Chair Stacey Roundy – Treasurer/Secretary Debbie Sporich Raymond Graham Brenda Womack Rebecca Jones Bill Shafer Candi Whitworth

Bulldog football and volleyball teams earned five of the six ERCK Hotels/Frontier Conference Player of the Week awards this week. The Bulldog volleyball team went a perfect 4-0 on the weekend as they beat Dickinson State N.D. 3-1, Valley City State (N.D.) 3-1, Presentation College. (S.D.) 3-0 and Mayville State (N.D.) 3-0. The Bulldog football team beat No. 16 ranked Dickinson State (N.D.) Saturday with a score of 35-14. Peyton Vogl , a 6-foot sophomore middle blocker from Townsend, Mont. earned defender of the week after Montana Western went 4-0 at the Frontier/North Star Crossover Tournament hosted by MSU-Northern in Havre, Mont. Vogl recorded 23 blocks (seven solo and 16 assisted) in the Bulldogs four matches giving her 1.64 blocking average per set. She also recorded 2.29 kills per set with a .377 attack percentage. Kaylee Fritz , a 5-foot-7 sophomore setter from Kalispell, Mont. earned setter of the week as Montana Western went 4-0 at the Frontier/North Star Crossover Tournament hosted by MSU-Northern in Havre, Mont. Fritz averaged 11.0 assists and 2.43 digs per set in the Bulldog's 4-0 weekend. Jon Jund , a 6-foot-1, 190 lbs, senior quarterback from Spring Creek, Nev. was voted conference player of the week for the second week in a row after the home 35-14 non-conference win over No. 16 Dickinson State (N.D.). Jund was 17 of 29 (58.6 percent) passing for 269 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in the win over Dickinson State. Braden Smith , a 6-foot-3, 240 lbs, junior linebacker from Whitehall, Mont. earned defensive player of the week. Smith recorded four solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss (-21 yards) and two sacks (-20 yards) in the win over Dickinson State. John Mears , a 5-foot-9, 180 lbs, sophomore kicker from Belgrade, Mont. earned special teams player of the week. Mears was a perfect 5 for 5 points after touchdown in the win over Dickinson State.

The Montana Western Bulldog Ambassador Program supports the Admissions and Communications Offices with promotional efforts and recruitment each academic year. Following a selection process in which students are interviewed and submit application materials, Bulldog Ambassadors embody what it means to be a student leader and advocate for Montana Western by providing engaging ideas for social media campaigns that share the impact of Experience One, capturing photos of student life, and leading campus tours. The Montana Western Foundation provides $1,000 scholarships to each Ambassador for the academic year. Shae Anderson Born in Dillon, Anderson grew up in Bigfork, Montana, spending most of her summers creating cherished memories traveling with her parents to rodeos. She was very involved in sports during high school, continuing her basketball career at Spokane Falls Community College. After graduating with an Associate of Arts degree, family ties led Anderson back to Dillon. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. As a transfer student, Anderson’s experience at UMW has been an extremely positive one. She is excited for the opportunity to be more involved with the students, university and community as a Bulldog Ambassador. “My goal as a Bulldog Ambassador is to not only use social media to spread the word about how great of a school UMW is, but also to provide a warm welcome to every student coming or considering Western,” Anderson said. Abigail Eathorne Eathorne was raised on her family ranch in Wyoming with her mom, sister and brother. She experienced growing up in a small town with a great community foundation where she participated in 4-H and gymnastics and helped on the ranch. Drawn to Montana Western by the block schedule, Eathorne wanted to stay at UMW because of the close-knit community atmosphere of Dillon. She is working towards completing her bachelor’s degree in business. “I am so excited for the opportunity to be a Bulldog Ambassador to help current and future students connect with Montana Western and each other,” said Eathorne. Kelsey Goddard As a sophomore student-athlete, Goddard is no stranger to getting involved on campus. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, she was immediately drawn to Montana Western’s Experience One program and block schedule that allows students to focus on one course at a time. Goddard is majoring in psychology with a minor in kinesiology. Serving as a Bulldog Ambassador has allowed her to be a role model and voice for both current and future students. One of Goddard’s main goals as an ambassador is to highlight what makes UMW unique by making genuine connections with students. “I hope to share experiences with students around campus, meet new people, and promote university events to encourage students to get more involved,” Goddard said. Raina Mortenson Mortenson is currently a junior working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. Originally from Dodson, Montana, UMW has proven to be a great fit. She is actively involved on campus with the Athletic Department and serves as an Assistant Coach for Excellence and Success as a member of Montana Western’s ACES program, which focuses on student retention and mentorship. Her campus involvement extends to serving in the UMW peer educator program and with Healthy Colleges Montana in order to reduce the use and exposure of tobacco and other drugs while promoting the health and wellness of students. Her goal for being a Bulldog Ambassador is to demonstrate the impact of UMW’s immersive learning opportunities while making new connections and continuing her passion for photography. “To me, being a Bulldog Ambassador means being a peer leader other students can come to, and someone for people to rely on,” said Mortenson. Loran Murphy Following in her parents’ footsteps as educators, Murphy is a senior majoring in elementary education with minors in special education and psychology. She is the oldest of three sisters from Ballantine, Montana. Murphy’s wide range of involvement on campus includes organizing and attending events and serving as an Orientation Leader and Resident Assistant for two years. “I chose to be a Bulldog Ambassador to help capture the magic of Montana Western. I am very excited to participate in this program because of the various ways I can help make Montana Western grow while learning along the way!” said Murphy. For more information about the Bulldog Ambassadors Program, please contact UMW Admissions Representative, Augustina Wofford: augustina.wofford@umwestern.edu .

A group of Patriot Guard riders pulled into the Town Pump parking lot early Sunday to do what they pledge to do for the veterans of our country. The members of Montana’s Patriot Guard had with them a very special package. They had the remains of a Operation Panama Freedom veteran who passed away in Kalispell and needed to be sent back to his family in California. The Veteran's wife did not trust having the remains sent through the postal service in fear of them being lost and or mishandled. That is when the Patriot Guard stepped in and offered their assistance to help transport his remains in dignity back to California. Riders met in Kalispell and took possession of the remains and started a pony express type of service across the country. The Montana chapter carried them from Kalispell to Dillon where they stayed the night, with Jim Cherney the Montana State Captain of the patriot guard. They would then meet up at the big town pump and leave Dillon with a police escort. The riders would then keep on I-15 and head to Dubois Idaho, there they would handoff the remains of the veteran to another patriot group who would help continue his journey home. In all, multiple Patriot Groups would be involved, and the veteran’s remains would be handed over to his wife and family Monday, September 12th. For more information on the Patriot Guard click here .

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UMW Sports Press Release: The Montana Western rodeo team started the 2022 fall season with a bang as both the men's and women's teams grabbed a first-place win in Cody, Wyo. this weekend. The men's team took the all-around on Friday evening and the women's team took the all-around last night. Harley Beasley won the women's all-around title Saturday night. "It was a good weekend and we had some really high spots. We know where we need to work harder and it is going to be a fun year." coach JT Robbins said. Top Performers Rodeo #1 Men's team won the overall title of the night. Brett Bartholomew won the tie-down roping with a time of 10.9. Braleigh Garrett won the goat tying with a time of 8 seconds. Jhet Murphy and Ty Christiansen won the team-roping with an 8.3. Mikayla Witter three-way tied for first in breakaway roping with a 3.0. Trevor Kay was second in bareback with a score of 67. Krista Marchand took third with partner from MSU-N with time of 10.4. Luke Murphy was fourth in tie-down roping with a time of 13.1. Madalyn Foster and Jackie Sceirine took fourth in team-roping with a 11.8 time. Top Performers Rodeo #2 Harley Beasley won the women's all-around buckle for the evening. Trevor Kay recorded an 82-point ride in bareback to win the event. Tavy Leno won the goat tying event with a time of 8.5. Krista Marchand took second in barrel racing with a time of 18.09. Hannah Haverland took third in breakaway roping with a time of 3.4. Jhet Murphy took third in steer wrestling with a time of 4.7. Harley Beasley and Knute Hereim took fourth in team roping with a time of 9.1. Garrett Yeager took fifth in steer wrestling with a time of 6.6. Up next The Bulldogs will be heading to Dawson Community College next weekend in Glendive, Mont. to compete in the two day event.