CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING August 22, 2022 4:00 P.M. AGENDA: 1. Call To Order 2. Update from Cemetery Sexton Danny Devers 3. Budget Requests 4. Discuss/Recommend Bette Grosse request 5. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 6. Adjournment Committee Members: Joe Brandon, Chairperson George Johnston Diane Armstrong

By: Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association has announced the 2022 Scholar American recipients. The honor is bestowed on NIRA members that have earned points at a 2021-2022 NIRA sanctioned rodeo, been in college for more than one term, earned a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, and have been nominated by their rodeo coach. Two hundred and twenty-seven student-athletes were recognized, three of which were from Montana Western. 2022 graduates and CNFR competitors Kaycee Rogers and Bryce Harrison each made the list for their final season as a Bulldog, as well as current sophomore and 2022 CNFR top fifteen bareback rider Trevor Kay . The national headquarters of the NIRA are located in Walla Walla, Washington. More information on the association and results from recent events available on www.collegerodeo.com .

The University of Montana Western Foundation, UMW Athletics Department, and the Bulldog Club will host the 30th Annual Bulldog Bash dinner and auction on September 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Keltz Arena on the UMW campus. The day’s events start at 11:00 a.m. with a tailgate celebration at Vigilante Field followed by the Montana Western vs. Montana Tech football game. Doors open for the Bulldog Bash at the Keltz Arena after the football game with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. A “Legacy of Casey Keltz” video tribute, silent auction, and live auction will take place during the Bash. “The Bulldog Bash is so important to the Athletic Department and our student-athletes. The funds raised from this time-honored event are critical to help current and future Bulldogs to compete, and more importantly, graduate as champions,” said UMW Athletic Director Michael Feuling. “This year we are honoring a Bulldog legend in Casey Keltz, who helped start this event 30 years ago and meant so much to the university. We look forward to having our alumni, fans, friends and community members join us to celebrate Casey and make an impact on current and future student-athletes.” The Bulldog Bash, in conjunction with other fundraising efforts, provides scholarship dollars for UMW student-athletes, and funds projects to enhance facilities and other aspects of the student-athlete experience. In addition to providing financial support to programs, this event is a great opportunity for boosters, community members and families to connect with each other and the UMW Athletic Department staff. “It is very fitting Casey Keltz is being honored on the 30th anniversary of the Bulldog Bash as he led the charge in getting the Bash started all those years ago. Casey knew there was a tremendous need for support of Bulldog student-athletes and the Bash was a great way to bring the fans together to generate support and celebrate these students at the same time,” said Phil Willett, President/CEO of Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan and MC of the 2022 Bulldog Bash. “There is no bigger name in Bulldog athletics than Casey Keltz, he is a legend among legends, at various times serving as the head coach of football, baseball, and track, and what he is most famous for, an incredible head basketball coach for almost 30 years. Casey’s mark on Bulldog athletics and the community of Dillon goes much deeper than wins and losses – he was a tremendous mentor to so many, not only the many Bulldog athletes he coached, but also so many around the Dillon community as a successful businessman,” said Willett. Tickets to the Bulldog Bash are available for $40 for single, $75 for couple, and $10 for UMW students. Reserved tables of eight are available for $300 and limited availability front row tables of eight for $350. To purchase tickets or tables, please contact Kelly Allen in the University of Montana Western Foundation Office at 406-683-7306 or kelly.allen@umwestern.edu .

Full fishing closures will go into effect for the following rivers at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 17: the entire Jefferson River the section of the Big Hole River from the confluence with the Beaverhead River to Tony Schoonen Fishing Access Site portions of Fish Creek within a 100-yard radius of the mouth of Fish Creek on the Clark Fork River The temporary closure on Fish Creek will protect bull trout from the additional stress of fishing while water temperatures stay warm. Bull trout require cold water to survive and tend to congregate in areas such as the mouth of Fish Creek, where waters temperatures are lower than the river, to seek refuge. This location also receives consistent fishing pressure, adding more stress to the fish in the area. Bull trout numbers are low in Fish Creek and surrounding areas, and removing any stressor than can contribute to mortality is important to the population. Restrictions are also in place for other waterbodies. Anglers can find a statewide list of current restrictions at fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions . Fishing restrictions, such as hoot-owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect trout and other fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. All stress to fish at this time of year is cumulative, and anglers should consider fishing in cooler waters during times of low flows and higher water temperatures in rivers. Anglers can help reduce stress for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish where fishing is allowed, though fish mortality may still occur: Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted. Land the fish quickly. Wet your hands before handling the fish. Keep the fish in water as much as possible. Remove the hook gently. Using artificial lures with single and barbless hooks can make hook removal faster and easier. If the fish is hooked deeply, you may have to cut the line at the fish’s mouth or consider keeping it if regulations allow. Let the fish recover before releasing it.

Join KDBM-KBEV Radio and Dillon Baseball & Softball Association live and in person! August 17th from 11:00 am to 1 pm. In front of the Evergreen Center on Montana St. If you purchase a baseball raffle ticket between the hours of 11 and 1 you will get your name put in the Wheel to have a chance to win an extra baseball ticket, 1 rodeo ticket for Friday and Saturday, and 1 concert ticket, to be drawn at the end of the live broadcast. Come out and help KDBM-KBEV help the kids meet their goal to get Baseball at the high school for 2023!

Montana Western Head Rodeo Coach JT Robbins has announced the signing of 21 student-athletes for the 2022-2023 men's and women's rodeo season. Of the 21 incoming athletes, there are 12 incoming freshman, eight transfers, and one athlete that was a freshman on the UMW football team last season. "We're very excited about the level of talent we have this year in every event. The freshman and transfers, coupled with the returning kids give us a chance to compete at a high level and accomplish our goals." coach JT Robbins said. Cooper Pavkov | Team Roping, Calf Roping | Gooding, Idaho / Gooding High School Cooper Pavkov joins the Bulldogs from Gooding, Idaho. He was a district champion team and calf roper, as well as an all-around district champion. In June 2022, Pavkov placed first in a round of calf roping and second in a round of team roping at the Idaho State Finals Rodeo. Along with rodeo, Cooper was a three-sport athlete in high school playing football, basketball, and golf. He was named first team all-conference and all-state for football. He is the son of Jeff and Cathy Pavkov and plans to major in business with a minor in farm and ranch management. Riley Dean | Barrel Racing | Woodruff, Utah / Evanston High School Riley Dean is a barrel racer joining the Bulldogs from Woodruff, Utah. During her time at Evanston High School, Dean was awarded the Veterinarian Science Award. She is the daughter of Brian and Stephanie Dean and plans on majoring in biology and secondary education with a minor in equine studies. Hannah Lowell | Barrel Racing | Park City, Mont. / Park City High School Hannah Lowell joins the Bulldogs rodeo team from Park City, Montana. Lowell was an NFR junior world qualifier in 2019 and 2021 in Barrel Racing. She also played basketball in high school where she won the varsity basketball sportsmanship award twice. The daughter of Eric and Kristi Lowell will be competing in barrel racing and plans to major in business with a minor in equine science. Everitt Mauler | Team Roping | Stevensville, Mont. / Stevensville High School Everitt Mauler joins the Bulldogs from Stevensville, Montana and plans to compete in team roping. Mauler chose to join the Bulldogs because of his interest in the Natural Horsemanship program and to compete on the rodeo team. He is the son of of Justin and Annette Mauler and will be majoring in natural horsemanship. Krista Marchand | Barrel Racing & Breakaway | Omak, Wash. / Omak High School / Central Washington University Krista Marchand is a transfer who joins the Bulldogs from Central Washington University. She was named the 2016 Washington State Rookie of the Year, qualified for the NHSRA three times, and was ranked 23rd in the nation in breakaway roping before graduating from Omak High School in 2018. In 2020, Marchand was a CNFR qualifier in barrel racing for the Northwest Region. Marchand was also on the Dean's List at Central Washington. She is the daughter of George Marchand and Codi Marchand and plans to continue her degree in English and secondary education. Brooke Richey | Breakaway & Goat Tying | Tonasket, Wash. / Tonasket High School Brooke Richey is a 2022 graduate of Tonasket High School. She is a four-time WSHRA finals qualifier in goat tying and breakaway, along with most recently placing first in breakaway and third in goat tying for the state of Washington. In 2020, she was an NHSRA qualifier and placed in the top 10 in breakaway and the barrels. In 2021 and 2022, Richey claimed four all-around championships in WSHRA, numerous championships in goat tying, barrels, and breakaway, and placed in the top 10 at the NHSRA twice. She also lettered in basketball in high school, while also completing her AA degree through the Running Start program. Richey is the daughter of Steve and Sarah Richey and plans on majoring in psychology and kinesiology at Montana Western. Tavy Leno | Breakaway, Team Roping, & Goat Tying | Sheridan, Wyo. / Sheridan High School Tavy Leno joins the Bulldogs from Sheridan, Wyoming. Leno is a 2022 graduate of Western Christian Academy and competes in team roping, breakaway, and goat tying. During her freshman year of high school, Tavy earned a Wyoming state championship in goat tying. Through her sophomore and junior years, Leno was a Vegas Tuffers qualifier twice in goat tying and in breakaway. She qualified for the NHSFR in goat tying and breakaway and placed 12th in the world at nationals. During her senior year, Leno was the Wyoming High School state champion in breakaway and she took third at nationals in the first round of goat tying. She ended up overall fifth in the world. Leno also played basketball during her freshman and sophomore year of high school. She is the daughter of James and Mika Leno and plans to major in business at UMW. Gavin Knutson | Bull Riding, Team Roping, & Tie Down Roping | Polson, Mont. / Ignite Christian Academy Gavin Knutson is a bull rider from Polson, Montana that joins the Bulldogs this fall. He is a 2022 graduate of Ignite Christian Academy. Gavin is a three-time state rodeo qualifier, a two-time state rodeo top four bull rider, the 2022 state champion tie down roper, and a two-time NHSRA qualifier. Along with rodeo, Gavin also lettered in wrestling in high school where he qualified for the state finals meet twice. Gavin is the son of Dustin and Zimmie Knutson and plans on majoring in business while at UMW. Jhet Murphy | Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, and Calf Roping | Helena, Mont. / Helena High School / Laramie County Community College Jhet Murphy joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Laramie Community College. Murphy was a 2019 graduate of Capital High School. He was a two-time national qualifier in team roping as a header and was ranked fifth in the nation his junior year of high school. He qualified for the NHSFR in steer wrestling and was ranked 15th in the nation. He was an NRA qualifier his senior year of high school as was also a National Honors Society member. Murphy is the second member of his family to be a Bulldog as his dad was also a member of the rodeo program. He is the son of Martin and Karen Murphy and plans to continue to pursue his degree in business. Madalyn Foster | Breakaway & Team Roping | Blackfoot, Idaho / Blackfoot High School Madalyn Foster joins the Bulldogs as a 2022 graduate of Blackfoot High School. She was named the 2022 District Reserve All-Around Cowgirl during her senior year and was a state qualifier in breakaway, poles, and goat tying. Her junior year, she was a state qualifier in breakaway, poles, goat tying, team roping and reined cow horse. Along with rodeo, she was a member of her high school girls' basketball state championship in 2021 and received high academic honors for her junior and senior year. Foster is the daughter of Ron and Erin Foster and plans to major in natural horsemanship. Teegan Leno | Tie down & Team Roping | Sheridan, Wyo. / Sheridan High School / Montana State University Teegan Leno is a transfer tie down and team roper from Montana State University and a 2020 graduate of Sheridan High School. Last season at Montana State, Teegan was the top heeler in tie down roping in the Big Sky division of the NIRA and placed 15th in tie down roping. He was a CNFR qualifier and placed 18th overall in team roping. At Sheridan High School, Leno qualified for the high school national rodeo while also playing basketball where he was on the state runner up team. Teegan recently qualified for a Montana PRCA circuit finals qualifier. Leno is the son of James and Mika Leno and plans to continue to pursue his degree in business with a minor in equine management. Molly Johnson | Breakaway & Team Roping | Cottonwood, Idaho / Prairie High School Molly Johnson joins the Bulldogs as a 2022 graduate from Prairie High School in Cottonwood, Idaho. She is a breakaway and team roper that qualified all four years of high school for the Idaho state rodeo finals in team roping and was a three-time qualifier in breakaway. Johnson also competed in high school basketball where she was a state runner up for three years running. Johnson is the daughter of Doug and Misty Johnson and plans on majoring in natural horsemanship with a minor in farm and ranch operations. Tori Murnion | Breakaway & Barrel Racing | Jordan, Mont. / Garfield County District High School A 2022 graduate of Garfield County District High School, Tori Murnion joins the Bulldogs as a breakaway roper and barrel racer from Jordan, Mont. She is the daughter of Maury and Carla Murnion and plans to major in business at UMW. Ember Casperson | Barrel Racing & Goat Tying | Blackfoot, Idaho / Bear Lake High School / Gillette College Ember Casperson joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Gillette College and a 2018 graduate of Bear Lake High School. At Bear Lake, Ember was a three-time national qualifier, named reserve all-around cowgirl in 2018, qualified for the NHSRA twice, and earned district eight champion goat tier and barrel racer twice. Ember also lettered in basketball at Bear Lake. Casperson is the daughter of Katrina Williams and plans on continuing to pursue her degree in psychology at UMW. Knut Heirem | Team Roping | White Sulphur Springs, Mont. / White Sulphur Springs High School / Montana State University Knut Heirem is a transfer from Montana State University where he redshirted his freshman year. A 2021 graduate from White Sulphur Springs High School, Heirem was a Montana High School Rodeo Association State Finals rodeo qualifier all four years in team roping and in tie down roping. He tallied six championships in team roping throughout his high school career and made the rodeo Cinch Team in 2018. Heirem also was a High School National Honor Society student and was a four-year academic all-state player for his high school basketball team. Heirem is the son of Thad and Nancy Heirem and plans to major in business administration with a minor in farm and ranch. Ty Christiansen | Team Roping | Plain City, Utah / Fremont High School / Weber State University / Casper College Ty Christiansen is a team roper from Plain City, Utah that graduated from Fremont High School in 2019. Prior to becoming a Bulldog, Ty attended Weber State University and Casper College where he was ranked top ten in the region. At Fremont High School, Christiansen was the 2015 state champion, second in state in 2017 and 2018, and fifth in the state of Utah in 2019 in team roping. In 2016, Christiansen placed fifth in the nation. Ty is the son of Cody and Shawnee Christiansen and plans to complete his degree in business administration and minor in farm and ranch operations. MacCrae Messerli | Bull Riding & Saddle Bronc | Rigby, Idaho / Rigby High School MacCrae Messerli joins the Bulldogs as a 2022 graduate from Rigby High School in Rigby, Idaho. He is a bull and saddle bronc rider that qualified for the Idaho state finals rodeo for three years. He was a district champion in team roping and bull riding his sophomore year. His senior year, he was a district champion in saddle bronc riding. Messerli also competed in wrestling and football where he won two state championships in football and was a state qualifier in wrestling. He is the son of Charles and Chelsie Messerli and plans to major in business while at UMW. Rhett Varian | Team Roping & Tie Down Roping | Parkfield, Calif. / Paso Robles High School / Cuesta College Rhett Varian joins the Bulldogs as a transfer team roper and tie down roper from Cuesta College in California. Rhett is a 2018 graduate from Paso Robles High School where he won district in tie down roping and placed second in team roping his senior year. He was a CHSRA qualifier all four years of high school. Along with excelling in the arena, Rhett maintained a 4.0 GPA in high school and made the honor roll for four straight years. Rhett is the son of Greg and Patricia Varian and plans to continue pursuing his degree in business with a minor in farm and ranch management. Jackie Sceirine | Team Roping & Calf Roping | Wellington, Nev. / Smith Valley High School Jackie Sceirine joins the Bulldogs this season as a team roper and calf roper from Wellington, Nevada. He is a 2021 graduate of Smith Valley High School that was named his high school's athlete of the year twice. Along with rodeo, he was involved in football, wrestling, and baseball where he earned all-state honors four times, team MVP twice, and was two-time player of the year. He was also a member of the national high school honors society for three years. Last season, Sceirine was a redshirt on the UMW football team. Sceirine is the son of Todd and Ally Sceirine and plans to continue on majoring in business with a minor in farm and ranch management. Ada Poulter | Breakaway & Barrel Racing | Tremonton, Utah / Marsh Valley High School Ada Poulter joins the Bulldogs this fall as a breakaway roper and barrel racer from Tremonton, Utah. She is a 2021 graduate of Marsh Valley High School where she competed in rodeo, basketball, and cheerleading. During her time there, she was a three-time international high school rodeo qualifier, a 2021 girl's cutting short go champion, and two-time Miss SSIR Idaho. She is the daughter of Shannon Poulter and Kristina Fronk and plans on majoring in biology with a minor in health and human performance. Shelby Poorman | Barrel Racing | Bellville, Texas / Faith Academy of Bellville / Tarleton State University Shelby Poorman is a transfer from Tarleton State University and a 2018 graduate of Faith Academy of Bellville. During her time at Faith Academy, she was a three-time THSRA state qualifier in Barrel Racing. Along with rodeo, she competed in softball during her high school career. She is the daughter of Steven and Dee Ann Poorman and plans to continue to pursue her degree in natural horsemanship. The Bulldogs will begin the 2022-2023 rodeo season September 9-10th at the Trapper Stampede in Cody, Wyo.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking comments from the public on a set of recommendations for commercial-use and recreation management on the Madison River, one of the most popular fisheries and recreation destinations in the state. Public input in this process is especially important because it could inform recreation management for other rivers in Montana. The recommendations were developed by a 12-person work group representing a variety of interests that the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission tasked with looking at management solutions for commercial use and recreation on the Madison. A public comment period on the recommendations is open from Aug. 15 to Oct. 14. People can review the full recommendations and learn how to submit comments by visiting https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/madison-river-workgroup/public-comment . FWP staff will also host several meetings to share information about the recommendations and answer questions. Comments on the recommendations won’t be recorded at the meetings, but attendees will be given information on how to submit comments. Meetings will be in the following locations, each beginning at 6 p.m.: Sept. 6: Bozeman Comfort Inn, 1370 N. 7th Ave. Sept. 7: Ennis Elementary School cafeteria, 223 Charles Ave. Sept. 8: West Yellowstone Convention and Visitors Bureau, 30 Yellowstone Ave. Sept. 13: Montana Tech Student Union Building in Butte, 1300 W. Park St., room 204 Sept. 14: Virtual meeting via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to ask questions during the virtual meeting must register in advance by visiting https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/madison-river-workgroup/public-comment. Registration will open on Aug. 15 and close at noon on Sept. 13. Registrants will receive a link to join the meeting. The meeting can also be viewed by nonparticipants on FWP’s website and YouTube channel. Madison River work group The Madison River work group focused specifically on developing recommendations to the commission on four areas: The allocation of commercial-use trips to outfitters. A process to permit new outfitters on the Madison River. Rule language to address all recreational use on the Madison River, including the walk/wade and rest/rotation sections. Consequences of permit violations. The work group finalized its recommendations in May and presented them to the commission in June. Instead of initiating rulemaking, the commission then directed FWP to seek comments from a broader public on the recommendations for a longer comment period than the rulemaking process requires. FWP will report back to the commission on Dec. 16. The work group developed recommendations for managing commercial-use, non-commercial recreation and commercial watercraft rental delivery permits; vessel requirements on the upper Madison River; and recommendations to the Bureau of Land Management for managing non-commercial float permits in Bear Trap Canyon. Highlights among these recommendations include: A new Madison River commercial-use permit that would allow for the transfer of trips between permit holders. Implementing a commercial-use cap, which was adopted by the commission previously, to limit commercial users to the number of trips they reported in 2019 or 2020, whichever is higher. A mandatory, unlimited Madison River float permit for noncommercial users. The permit would allow FWP to gather data on use, which may help inform future tools for recreation management. Developing a comprehensive Madison River recreation plan that addresses all forms of recreation. The full list of recommendations and other supporting documents, as well as opportunities to submit comments, can be found online at https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/madison-river-workgroup/public-comment .

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY August 16, 2022 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. III. Approval of Minutes from 05-19-22 meeting Public Comment IV. Approval of Warrants Public Comment V. Old Business Public Comment VI. New Business Public Comment VII. Chiefs Report VIII. Public Comment IX. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda X. Adjournment

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Aug. 25 in person at the State Capitol in room 317. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and broadcast through MPAN, YouTube, and Zoom. The commission will take public comment on agenda items in person and via Zoom. To make a comment via Zoom, you must register on the FWP website . A link to register will be available between noon on Aug. 17 and noon on Aug. 24. The public will also be able to comment in person at the meeting or at any FWP regional office. The commission will make final decisions on the following: Director’s Office Pheasant releases for FWP’s retention, recruitment, and reactivation efforts Parks and Outdoor Recreation Amend ARM 12. 11. 6705 extending implementation date of Madison River Commercial Use Cap Enforcement Classification review committee’s recommendation on classifying caracal cats as a prohibited species Final adoption of motorized boating restrictions on the Boulder River as proposed by the Boulder River Citizen Advisory Committee Licensing Selection of organizations to auction 2023 moose, sheep, goat, mule deer and elk licenses Fisheries Future Fisheries Improvement Program decision on funding proposed projects from the Future Fisheries Review Panel Amend Angling Restriction and Fishing Closure Administrative Rules, 12.5.507 and 12.5.508 Land and Water Big Snowy Mountains WMA Land Project, Region 5 Cornell Park Fishing Access Site Acquisition, Region 3 Sha Ron FAS Site MDT Recreation Permit, Region 2 Wildlife Fall 2022–Winter 2023 furbearer and wolf trapping and hunting seasons and quotas Approval of request to translocate sage-grouse to Alberta, Canada, in 2023 Nongame tax check-off workplan Programmatic Approval of Habitat Conservation Lease Agreements Amendments to ARM 12.9.1403 Grizzly Bear Demographic Objective for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem The commission will also hear a drought update. FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3186. For the full agenda, background on the scheduled topics and public comments, go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission page on the FWP website. FWP’s website offers live streamed audio of each Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting.

The Montana Western Alumni Association and Athletics Department is proud to announce that five new members will be inducted into the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame on October 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Lewis and Clark room on the UMW campus during a special induction ceremony and brunch. This year the Hall of Fame welcomes Dr. Janelle Handlos, Tommy Lee, Rob Hankins, Becky Kurtz (O’Neil) and Nick Rewerts. Dr. Janelle Handlos: An alumna of Montana Western, Handlos served as the Interim Athletic Director from 2012-13 and again in 2021. She served as a member of the UMW Athletic Department staff from 2001-15, athletic trainer from 2001-06, and head athletic trainer from 2007-15. Since fall 2015, she has taught full-time in the Health and Human Performance Department and served as Department Chair. Handlos has mentored countless students and student-athletes during her career and is a highly active and supportive member of the Dillon Community. Tommy Lee: Serving as head football coach from 2001-06, Lee led the Bulldogs to two Frontier Conference co-championships in 2002 and 2004, advancing to the NAIA playoffs in 2002. He was named the Frontier Conference Coach of the Year in 2002, coached 33 First team All-Conference selections, 36 Second Team All-Conference selections, 65 Academic All-Conference selections, 17 NAIA All-Americans and four NAIA Academic All-Americans. A passionate coach, Lee was instrumental in the mentorship of hundreds of student-athletes during his time at the University of Montana Western. Rob Hankins: A standout linebacker for the Bulldogs who was a member of the Bulldog teams that won three straight Frontier Conference titles in 1993, 1994 and 1995, Hankins was named All-Conference in 1995, 1996 and 1997 and was named All-American in 1994 and 1995. Currently, Hankins serves as the Hardin High School principal, a role he has held for the past 12 years and has worked in education at schools throughout the state, including teaching and coaching at Beaverhead County High School in Dillon. Becky Kurtz (O’Neil): A two time All-American for the Bulldog Women’s Basketball Team, (Honorable Mention in 2005-06 and third team in 2006-07) and member of the Frontier Conference regular season and tournament championship team in 2005-06, Kurtz helped lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back NAIA National Tournament appearances (2005-06 and 2006-07) and was the team co-MVP in 2005-06. She was also a first team All Frontier Conference in 2005-06 and 2006-07, earned Academic All-Conference in 2005-06 and 2006-07, and was named Academic All-American in 2006-07. Nick Rewerts: A standout defensive end for Bulldog Football from 2002-2004, Rewerts was a second team All Frontier Conference selection in 2003, a first team All-Conference selection in 2004, and was an Honorable Mention All-American selection in 2004. In 2004, he was ranked in the top 20 in several categories including ninth in the nation in tackles for loss with 20 on the season, 12th in the nation with nine total sacks, 13th in the nation with .8 sacks per game and 14th in the nation with 1.8 tackles per game. The Bulldogs were co-conference champions in 2002 and 2004. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and brunch will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, starting at 9 a.m. in the Lewis and Clark room in Mathews Hall on the UMW campus. The brunch is free for ages 5 and below, $10 for ages 6-17 and $20 for adults. To purchase tickets, please contact Kelly Allen in the Montana Western Foundation office at 406-683-7306 or kelly.allen@umwestern.edu . ­­

A full fishing closure will go into effect on a section of the upper Big Hole River due to low flows. The closure begins at the river’s confluence with the North Fork of the Big Hole River upstream to Saginaw Bridge. This section will be closed to fishing starting at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The closure will remain in place until lifted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in consultation with the Big Hole Watershed Committee, or until Oct. 31. The fishing closure replaces a hoot owl fishing restriction that has been in place here since July 29. Flows at a U.S. Geological Survey gauge near Wisdom fell below 20 cubic feet per second on Aug. 8, meeting criteria for the full fishing closure outlined in the Big Hole River Watershed Committee Drought Management Plan. Fishing restrictions, such as hoot owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Restrictions are still in place for other waterbodies. Anglers can find a statewide list of current restrictions at fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions . All stress to fish at this time of year is cumulative, and anglers should consider fishing in cooler waters during times of low flows and high water temperatures in rivers. Anglers can help reduce stress for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish where fishing is allowed, though fish mortality may still occur: Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted. Land the fish quickly. Wet your hands before handling the fish. Keep the fish in water as much as possible. Remove the hook gently. Using artificial lures with single and barbless hooks can make hook removal faster and easier. If the fish is hooked deeply, you may have to cut the line at the fish’s mouth or consider keeping it if regulations allow. Let the fish recover before releasing it.

‘Bounty of the Big Sky’ returns for Annual Celebration in Montana with Study Showing Farmers Markets Generate $10 Million National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 7-13 Montana joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week August 7-13, 2022. The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the Montana Farmers Market Network encourage everyone to celebrate the “Bounty of the Big Sky” by shopping at local farmers markets this week and every week. Governor Greg Gianforte’s office also supports the celebration by officially proclaiming August 7-13, 2022 as Farmers Market Week in Montana. “Farmers Market Week is a great time to bring attention to the bounty of locally grown products that can be purchased at farmers markets,” says Tammy Howard, Montana Farmers Market Network coordinator at NCAT. “You can find a variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, handmade soaps, beef, poultry, eggs, honey, and artisan crafts at farmers markets throughout the year in many communities.” NCAT has also released a new study completed by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research that illustrates the economic importance of Farmers Markets. “The results of the study were really eye opening,” says Maura Henn, Community Food Systems Specialist at NCAT. “We knew farmers markets played a vital role in the Montana food system, and now we have the numbers to support what we have been seeing and hearing on the ground from farmers market managers and vendors who work so hard to make farmers markets happen in their communities every week, year after year.” Findings from the report show: 2021 Montana farmers markets generated $10.4 million in new spending and received $17.3 million in revenue showing that farmers markets are a vital component of the state’s economy. Montana farmers markets provide more than 250 full-time jobs and almost 5,000 individuals work to produce the goods and services offered each week. On average, a typical Montana market had 22 individual stands and required almost 70 people to put on the market which includes vendors, volunteers, and market employees. The report can be read in full on the new Montana Farmers Market Network website, FARMERSMARKETMT.COM . This site is a new online tool for market organizers, managers, volunteers, board members, vendors, and community partners to find useful resources to keep their markets successful and thriving. Citizens can also learn more about starting a farmers market in their communities. There are more than 70 farmers markets in Montana according to the Montana Department of Agriculture. Of those, 27 accept SNAP benefits making fresh, locally produced products accessible to more Montanans and 24 farmers markets also participate in the Double SNAP Dollars Program which matches a customer’s SNAP benefit. The Double SNAP Dollars program has served nearly 6,400 Montanans and has recirculated more than $500,00 to local farmers, ranchers, and farmers markets. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition; a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide. “Farmers markets are abundant sources of food, connection and resilience in our communities across the country, but they don’t just happen on their own,” said Ben Feldman, Farmers Market Coalition Executive Director. “Behind the scenes of every successful farmers market is a dedicated person or team working to make the market thrive. These farmers market operators are experts who need community and financial support to run their markets and resources specifically designed for their needs. Throughout National Farmers Market Week 2022, we will be highlighting the vital work of farmers market operators across the nation. Join us!” To find a farmers market near you visit AERO’s Abundant Montana Directory .

Press release UMW The University of Montana Western Athletic Department has been accepted into the National College Athlete Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma (XAΣ), which recognizes student-athletes from accredited four-year NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA institutions who excel in both the classroom and competition. Chi Alpha Sigma was founded in 1996 by then DePauw University head football coach Nick Mourouzis. His goal was to provide outstanding student-athletes with an opportunity to become connected within a fraternal association that aligns their educational and athletic successes for a lifetime. In order to be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, USCAA or NCCAA. The honoree also must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of a 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale). Katie Lovett , UMW's Head Volleyball Coach and Senior Woman Leader, will serve as advisor for UMW's chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma. Montana Western will hold its first induction ceremony in the spring before graduation. Montana Western joins MSU-Billings as the other school in Montana that are members of Chi Alpha Sigma. Visit ChiAlphaSigma.org for more information.