The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture met on Thursday, Jan. 13th to elect their new board and welcome a new board member. Here is an announcement of our new Chamber Board: President – Roxanne Engellant, of UMW Foundation Past President – John O’Brien, of High Peaks Federal Credit Union Vice President – Vanessa Graham, of Dillon Skin Studio & Spa Treasurer/Secretary – Bob Pfister, of High Peaks Federal Credit Union Member – Joleen Schultz, of The Schultz Agency/American National Insurance Member – Gail Plovanic, of USDA/Dillon District of U.S. Forest Service New Member – Leigh Smith, of Barrett Hospital & Healthcare The Chamber welcomes our new officers and board members for an exciting 2022! If you would like to become a member of the Chamber, please email Rebecca at info@beaverheadchamber.org.

The Beaverhead County Search and Rescue held its annual Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby Sunday January 16th at Clark Canyon Reservoir. The proceeds from the derby are used to support all the unit’s searches/ rescues throughout the year. It was a beautiful day with approximately 375 individuals scattered across the reservoir trying to catch the big money fish or at least get in the winner’s circle by catching the biggest ling or trout by weight. Tara Remely, derby chairperson, was ecstatic about the number of people that showed up to enjoy a great day of fishing and the number of S&R members that worked the derby. She thought this year’s derby came off without any hitches and was very successful. She also indicated it was great getting back to the derby this year after having missed it last year because of COVID 19. This year’s ticket sales amounted to 950. Not all ticket purchasers go out and fish on derby day but buy tickets simply to support the unit in its yearly endeavors. We would like to thank all those fisherpersons and non-fisherpersons that purchase tickets. The ticket not only allows you to fish for money but also allows the individual to be entered into the door prize drawings which are drawn on derby day. This year there were 80 door prizes given away due to the generous donations we receive from businesses around the area. You can check with the individual that sold you your ticket as to whether you won something. We will also be contacting winners and have an evening you will be able to pick up your winnings at the S&R building. Each year the derby sponsors 50/50 splits, we do a split the pot for every $500.00 worth the tickets sold. This year there were 4 splits. 50/50 Splits: Mike McGinley Dillon, MT Ken Scalzone Dillon, MT Melissa Henderson Stevensville, MT Melissa Donated $50.00 back to BVHD SAR. Josh Abraham Butte, MT The derby pays out eight cash awards in the adult fishing contest and six cash awards in the kids’ contest. In the adult contest S&R pays on the 4 biggest trout and 4 biggest ling turned in by weight. In the kids contest we pay on the top 3 biggest trout and 3 biggest ling by weight. This year’s winners are: Adult Contest:  Trout o 1st Place- Haylee Holman Butte, MT 4 lbs. 15.1 oz. $400.00 o 2nd Place- William Peterson Butte, MT 4 lbs. 14.1 oz. $200.00 o 3rd Place- Joseph Lema Dillon, MT 4 lbs. 13.9 oz. $100.00 o 4th Place- Dale Smith San Diego, CA 4 lbs. 9.8 oz. $ 75.00  Ling o 1st Place- Jeffery Queer Butte, MT 3 lbs. 14.9 oz. $350.00 o 2nd Place- Brett Nordahl Dillon, MT 3 lbs. 11.0 oz. $200.00 o 3rd Place- Hank Hagenbarth Glen, MT 3 lbs. 10.0 oz. $125.00 o 4th Place- Travis Capp Stevensville, MT 3 lbs. 5.2 oz. $ 75.00 Kids Contest:  Trout o 1st Place- Max Hagenbarth Glen, MT 4 lbs. 3.0 oz $75.00 o 2nd Place- Matsyn Johnson Dillon, MT 3 lbs. 15.4 oz. $50.00 o 3rd Place- Treyton Rostad Helena, MT 3 lbs. 11.9 oz. $25.00  Ling o 1st Place- Laiden Timm Eagle Mtn, UT 3 lbs. 0.6 oz. $75.00 On behalf of your Beaverhead Search and Rescue we would like to thank all the businesses and individuals that supported us with donations and ticket purchase for this year’s derby. Also, a hardy thank you goes out to all the S&R members who participated in one way or another putting on this fun event. It is a team effort. “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead SAR Unit.

(Dillon, MT, January 15, 2022) – On Saturday January 15, three girls and three boys, ages 8-13, were crowned Champions at the Elks South District “Hoop Shoot”® free throw contest, which took place at Straugh Gymnasium on the Montana Western campus in Dillon, MT. First and second place trophies were awarded to each boy and girl in three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The contestants who participated at the District Hoop Shoot Contest were crowned Champions at their local Lodge Contest within the Montana South District, comprised of Anaconda #239, Butte #240, Deer Lodge #1737, Dillon #1554 and Helena #193. The three first place boys and girls in age categories 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13 will advance to the Montana State Contest at Park County High School in Livingston, MT on February 5, 2022. They will compete against the Districts Champions from the other four Montana districts. With continued success, the six Montana State Champions will advance to the Regional Contest in Rapid City, SD, on March 12; the National Finals in Chicago, IL, April 30. The names of all the national winners are engraved on plaques at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. This program is totally sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. It is endorsed by hundreds of school systems around the country. The Elks fund the program primarily through its National Foundation and the support of the local lodges and state associations. The Elks “Hoop Shoot”®, began as a local program by Corvallis Oregon Elks in 1946, is in its 50th year of national competition. Over three million boys and girls are expected to participate this year. In the past, Montana has crowned several National Champions.

On 1/16/22 at 5:15 P.M. Lima volunteer fire was dispatched to an RV on I-15 mile marker 30. The RV and pickup truck that the RV was towing was engulfed in flames. Dillon fire was paged to assist Lima fire. The RV and truck were a total loss. The driver of the RV was not injured.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers January 19, 2022 6:50 PM PUBLIC HEARING ON 2022 TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION PLAN-CITY BUS 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES 1 . Approve January 5, 2022 Meeting Minutes 2. Approve January 5, 2022 Public hearing final plat Beaver Pride 3. Approve January 5, 2022 public hearing Annex property at 40 Fairway Dr 4. Approve January 5, 2022 public hearing Annex propeny North end of Noble Ave B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1 Audit- Morgan Scarr, CPA 2 Status of Beaverhead River Crossing Project by Kevin Johnson of DOWL\ c. MAYOR'S REPORT 1 . Appoint and Confirm City Attorney — Marta Farmer 2. Approve Council Committee Assignments 3. a. Reappoint Don Hand to Planning Board as Council Member b. Appoint Dan Nye to Planning board as Council member c. Appoint Bill Shafer to Planning board as citizen member 4. Reappoint the Following to the Zoning Board: a. Russ Schwandt, Council Member b. Jackie Erfle, Citizen Member 5. Appoint the following to the zoning board a. Mike Watson, citizen member b. Justin Rooley, citizen member 6. Appoint the Following to Board of Adjustments a. Joe Brandon, Council member 7. Appoint Diane Armstrong to the Library Board as Council Member 8. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon to approve Beaver Pride Phase 2 subdivision final plat 9. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Annexing a wholly surrounded tract of land owned by John Grant, and zoning the same 10 Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Annexing of a wholly surrounded tract of land owned by Shannon and Krista Maness and zoning the same 11. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance #468, Amending Title 10 D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board — Vacant, Council Member; Lori Roberts, Library Director 2. Attorney — 3. Planning Board- a. Accept November 9th , 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Zoning Board — a. Accept December 14th , 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes 5. Director of Operations - Todd Hazelbaker 6. Police Department — Chief Don Guiberson a. Approve December 2021 Activity Report 7. Fire Department - Fire Chief, BJ Klose a. Approve City Clerk Report for Fire Hall for December 2021 b. Approve Budget vs Expenditures for Fire Hall for December 2021 c. Approve December 2021 Activity Report 8. City Court — Judge Kaylan Minor 9. Treasurer — Karen Kipp 10. Tree Board — Mary Jo O'Rourke a. Accept December 21, 2021 Meeting Minutes E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee — 2. Finance Committee — 3. Fire and Order Committee — 4. Health and Welfare — 5. Cemetery Committee — 6. Parks Committee — 7. City Hall Committee — 8. Street and Alley Committee — 9. Water and Sewer Committee — 10. ARPA Committee — PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal (pre-virus). Any who would like to physically attend, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For those who are cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID:770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your mic until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

The Beaverhead County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted their annual awards gala last night. The event was held at the Frontier Events Center. The night started off with a VIP Wine Tasting event, followed up with social cocktails, dinner, the awards ceremony, and finished off with dancing with music provided by Wayne Brothers and the NightLife Band. Roger Pelletier was the master of ceremonies for the night. The winners of each category are: Business Woman of the Year: Kaitlin Kimzey Business Man of the Year: Ron Carroll Outstanding Teacher of the Year: John Jory New Business of the Year: The Gyros Wagon Agribusiness of the Year: Erb Livestock Community Organization of the Year: Bicentennial Apartments Inc. Chamber Member of the Year: Dillon Medical Supply Congratulations to this year's Nominees and winners you make our community a better place.

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY January 18, 2022 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 12-21-21 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 Early Childhood Coalition is opening up a non-profit indoor play space for families to access active and developmentally appropriate play year round, especially during cold winter months when the park may not be a safe option for young children. This space will be called "The Village" as in it takes a village to raise a child. We are hoping this new space can be a hub for families to connect and support one another in the challenging and exciting early childhood years. The Village will be located in the basement of the Mary Innis Building on 225 East Reeder Street. In addition to active play and developmentally appropriate toys and activities, The Village will also host free parenting education and support groups for different demographics of parents and caregivers including postpartum support groups and support groups for parents with children who have a disability. The grand opening will be this Saturday 01/15/2022 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. As COVID cases and other seasonal illnesses are currently high we ask that all adults wear a mask to protect children's health. We will not be asking children 0 to 5 to mask. The first visit for all is free, subsequent fee schedules and memberships will be posted at The Village and on the Early Childhood Coalition's Facebook page.

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced plans to increase access to at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for Montanans. The governor has secured approximately 650,000 tests which will be distributed statewide through local public health departments. The tests will be available at no cost to Montanans. “As the state of Montana, like the rest of the nation, faces a new surge with the omicron variant, testing is a critical tool to help keep people safe with early detection,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Recognizing the nationwide testing shortage and the Biden administration’s continued failure to deliver on its promise of free at-home rapid tests for Americans, we took matters into our own hands, securing about 650,000 at-home rapid tests that will be available at no cost to Montanans.” Gov. Gianforte ordered about 650,000 tests from Medea Medical Products for approximately $5.5 million, or about $8.46 per test. The state anticipates the tests will arrive in Montana the week of January 24. Once the tests arrive, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Montana Disaster and Emergency Services will ship allocations to local public health departments for community distribution. Once the tests have been distributed to public health departments, additional information on how and where tests can be obtained will be announced. The CareStart tests are self-administered, and results are available in 10 minutes. The governor took action to secure at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for Montanans as omicron surges in the state and after the Biden administration’s repeated failures to secure and distribute free at-home tests. In September , Pres. Biden vowed to distribute 300 million rapid tests, but that has not occurred. In December , Pres. Biden said the federal government will purchase 500 million rapid tests and create a system for delivery in January, but to date, neither has occurred. In December , Pres. Biden admitted his shortcoming on keeping his promise on testing availability, saying “nothing’s been good enough.”

Nominations for the Governor's Arts Awards, established to honor those creative professionals who've demonstrated high levels of achievement in the arts, a commitment to the arts in Montana, and ongoing contributions to our creative landscape, are now open. The Awards recognize those who've been instrumental in supporting and participating in the arts throughout their careers; the roster of past honorees of the Awards is a testament to the esteem in which these individuals are held. "The Governor's Arts Awards reflect the work of those who have spent their careers creating at a high level while working to nurture and support art in Montana," notes Montana Arts Council chair Cyndy Andrus. "Honorees are people whose reputations aren't limited to Montana; their work is known nationally and internationally, and they've helped make Montana a center of creative culture that's unique to our state." Montanans are encouraged to nominate artists they feel belong in the company of these honorees, and are invited to submit the names of those working in the visual, performance, literary, or traditional arts. To learn more about the Awards or to make a nomination, visit https://art.mt.gov/gaa and submit online. Prior honorees of the Governor's Arts Award are not eligible for re-nomination. Nominations are open through February 3, 2022.

Together with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the State of Montana will increase firefighter pay to support, recruit, and retain the highly-qualified, highly-trained personnel who protect Montana communities and natural resources. The wage increase marks the first major pay adjustment of its kind for the seasonal firefighting workforce of Montana. “Montana’s wildland firefighters are some of the most important and necessary personnel serving our state, especially with recent, more severe fire seasons,” Governor Gianforte said. “This well-deserved pay increase will help ensure our wildland firefighters remain the most skilled and mission capable firefighting workforce in the region.” Seasonal firefighters in Montana will see a compensation increase of $1.70 per hour, which brings the minimum base pay to $15.50 per hour. The increased wage makes the State of Montana competitive and equitable with other fire protection agencies in the region. “It is more important than ever that we modernize our firefighting workforce to effectively address the challenges we face during these unprecedented fire seasons,” says Director Amanda Kaster. “I’m proud that DNRC will offer higher pay during the upcoming season to the hardworking firefighters that continue to protect Montana lives, communities, and natural resources.” As states in the west continue to endure longer fire seasons and more extreme fire behavior, supporting a modernized, fully staffed firefighting workforce remains a top priority for Gov. Gianforte and Director Kaster. The wage increase has been implemented for the current seasonal hiring effort. Open positions can be viewed at statecareers.mt.gov.

Dillon Rotary Club, Saturday, January 8th kicked off the annual Ice Melt Contest. The Contest is a community fundraiser. Contestants buy a book of 6 tickets for $10. On each ticket they predict when our clock will stop as a result of an attached weight falling through the ice on Logan’s Pond just west of I-15 near town. The closest to the exact time of when the clock stops wins the grand prize of $500. 2nd and 3rd place winners receive $250 & $100 respectively The Dillon Rotary Club has been sponsoring the ice melt contest for a number of years and it has become a wintertime Dillon area tradition. And it is fun to participate for a good cause. Club members, Womack's Printing Place and periodic sales stands at the local grocery markets will sell tickets that allow purchasers to speculate the date and time the clock stops. Tickets are sold in the community and around the state, by club members. We are also funded by several contest sponsors. The contest has been our only fund- raiser for the last two winter seasons during the pandemic. The contest proceeds support the Dillon Rotary Club community services. Scholarships for local outstanding high school seniors at Beaverhead County High School and Lima High School to attend a college or university in Montana and the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA), an outdoor leadership camp in Montana for Sophomores.

Ryan Nourse, University of Montana Western Head Football Coach, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He will provide information football program and the success of the 2021 football season. Visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary should come at noon to be a guest for lunch. The Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 203 East Glendale St. For more information, email John O’Brien at john@highpeaksfcu.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education is pleased to announce it has selected 11 faculty members and instructors to be honored as Montana University System Teaching Scholars, including Montana Western Professor of Education, Estee Aiken, Ed.D. Aiken served as an elementary classroom teacher and differentiation coach for more than a decade before transitioning to higher education. Since 2011, she has been focused on educating pre-service teachers and consulting about gifted education and differentiation. Her areas of research and publication focus on gifted education, early childhood, and very young children with special needs. Now in its third year, the MUS Teaching Scholars program recognizes faculty members who have made exemplary contributions to teaching and learning at their institutions and by supporting these faculty in leading peers in further advancing excellence in teaching. At the heart of the MUS Teaching Scholars program is the way it builds cumulative impact through faculty learning communities. During the spring semester, each Teaching Scholar will lead faculty on their home campus in developing innovative and effective teaching strategies. Each year, the MUS Teaching Scholars program focuses on a selected theme that highlights exciting approaches to teaching and that aligns with MUS teaching and learning priorities. Whether it’s using virtual reality platforms, bringing contemplative practices to the classroom, or integrating Indigenous leadership principles into teaching, this year’s selected teaching scholars share one common thread: “Innovations in Teaching & Learning.” “This year’s theme both acknowledges the tremendous challenges faculty have faced in the past year and a half and finds the durable innovations—those inspired, transformative, and ultimately effective teaching practices—that emerged from those challenges,” said Dr. Brock Tessman, OCHE Deputy Commissioner of Academic, Research, & Student Affairs. Scholars will receive a $1,500 award as well as a $500 stipend to design and facilitate a faculty learning community at their institution. This year’s cohort of Scholars is funded through support from the National Association of System Heads (NASH) and the Lumina Foundation . Selected MUS Teaching Scholars are from all types of institutions within the Montana University System – doctoral flagship, regional four-year, two-year and community colleges. Scholars were chosen from a competitive pool of faculty from across the system and all faculty tracks and ranks. 2021-2022 Montana University System Teaching Scholars Estee Aiken, Chair & Professor, Department of Education, University of Montana Western Jennifer Brown , Associate Professor, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Montana State University Michael Cassens , Associate Professor, School of Visual and Media Arts, University of Montana Ginger Collins , Associate Professor, School of Speech, Language, Hearing, & Occupational Sciences, University of Montana Anna East , Adjunct Faculty, Dawson Community College Karen Henderson , Department of English, Helena College Katie Holick , Instructor, Sciences & Neuroscience, University of Montana Sarah Kloewer , Instructor, Department of English, Miles Community College Melanie Reaves , Associate Professor, Educational Theory & Practice, MSU Billings Phillip Sawatzki , Instructor, Biological Sciences, Helena College Sweeney Windchief , Associate Professor, Department of Education, Montana State University For additional information about the program and this year’s theme, please visit https://mus.edu/che/arsa/mus-teaching-scholars/ .

Post from Sparky's Garage Dillon Facebook Page Around 1 AM this morning a fire started in Dillon's cherished Sparky's Garage Bar & Grill. First and foremost, we are extremely thankful that the building was vacant and no one was hurt. We are also extremely appreciative of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department , Dillon Police Department , and Beaverhead Emergency Medical Services that showed up quickly with many helping, heroic hands. We will be working diligently to get our doors open as soon as possible but please be patient with us as it will take some time. Updates will be posted as we receive more information in the coming days. Kindly, The Sparky's Garage Team in Dillon Update 01/10/2021 2:30 P.M. The fire started in the laundry area near a dryer, according to reports.

Today, the Montana Facility Finance Authority (MFFA) and the Department of Commerce announced a new financing program for businesses to save money by installing energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable upgrades to their buildings. The Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements program (C-PACE), administered by the MFFA, began on January 1, 2022. C-PACE financing lets business owners use the savings from energy and water efficiency upgrades to cover the cost of installation, allowing them to make major upgrades to their facilities at no net cost to the business. The cost of these upgrades is repaid as an assessment on the property's annual tax bill, which allows for cheaper financing and better collateral. “The annual energy savings for C-PACE projects are designed to exceed the annual assessment payment, so property owners save money from the start of the program,” MFFA Executive Director Adam Gill said. Last year, Governor Greg Gianforte signed C-PACE into law, which authorized MFFA as the statewide administrators of the program under MCA 90-4-13. “C-PACE is an exciting financing tool that allows property owners to secure up to 100% up-front financing for energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy upgrades to their commercial buildings,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. “C-PACE has the potential to create jobs, stimulate local economies, and strengthen communities across Montana,” Osterman added. Montana joins the ranks of states including Minnesota, Washington, Texas, and Utah to provide this type of financing structure to businesses; more than 37 states have approved C-PACE financing. In the past ten years, $4 billion of C-PACE financing was used nationally. For more information about C-PACE loans, eligibility guidelines, and how to apply, click here .

Beaverhead Search and Rescue News Submitted by: Mel Rice, Public Relations Officer The Beaverhead County Search and Rescue monthly meeting was held on January 5. The meeting was called to order by commander Lawrence Morrisroe at 7:08 PM with 27 members in attendance. Mick Paffhausen was introduced to the members as an approved probationary member. Adam Norlander was introduced as a guest and he indicated his interest in becoming a member of the organization. There were no searches/rescues during the month of December. Commander Morrisroe informed the unit there were 12 searches/rescues during the year 2021. This number is the same as year 2020. In recapping the involvement of the unit during 2021, Lawrence stated the average duration of a search/rescue was 5 hours 25 minutes. The search areas were an average distance of 30 miles from the Search and Rescue building. The average membership attendance per search was 22% or 12 members. It was also interesting to note that 34 of the 55 members participated in one or more of the searches/rescues. The unit has a new piece of equipment called a GARC. This machine is a water craft that can be used on big open water like Clark Canyon or used on rivers for swift water searches, rescues, or recoveries. Member Tommy Goins drove to Spokane, Washington to pick up a new trailer for transporting the GARC. The machine is like a large 6 man Jet Ski. You can go on line and search GARC and take a look at this life saving piece of equipment. Brad Wagner, communications officer, informed the membership of the status of our new radios and updated the unit on other communication projects that are on-going. Working on mobile radios, portable radios, repeaters, and any other pieces of communication equipment is very time consuming and tedious. Brad has been very diligent in keeping our communication equipment up and running and figuring out what new types of equipment and placement of that equipment will benefit the unit’s members when working out in the field. Communication is the very most important part of any search/rescue operation. Brad is one of the unit’s unsung heroes. When you see Brad out and about please thank him for all he does to keep your S&R up and running. He is very instrumental in the operation of the unit. Another important member of the team is training officer, Nathan Freeman. Nathan informed the members of trainings that are ongoing and new experiences that are coming up. Rope teams are continuing with ongoing training. He is trying to get a professional search manager in to do a group training; on January 6th there was a joint water rescue training at the YMCA sponsored by Ruby Valley S&R; Nathan is considering doing quick hit training on weekends so members can familiarize themselves with equipment they either haven’t seen or used; and member Alex Dunn will be doing avalanche training which will include classroom work and field work. The Unit’s annual Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby will be held at Clark Canyon Dam on the 16th of January. There are lots of prizes to be given away and lots of money to be earned out on the ice by catching the biggest trout and ling. There is also a contest with monetary payouts for kids 12 and under. Come join the fun. It is supposed to be a wonderful day. The last order of business was the election of officers for 2022. Here is a list of the new officers for your Beaverhead Search and Rescue: · Commander: Lawrence Morrisroe · Vice Commander: Dusty Crowe · Secretary: Kolby Malesich · Co-Treasure: Brian Vinson, Clint Rouse · Communications: Brad Wagner · Equipment: Evan Helle · Public Relations: Mel Rice · Training: Nathan Freeman · Board of Directors: Cody Schnee, Trent Cottom, Mike Clark Please congratulate each of these officers. Their jobs can be thankless and a lot of work but are also very rewarding at the same time. Meeting adjourned at 8:20. Your Beaverhead Search and Rescue: “In the Business of Saving Lives”.

(UMW Press Release) The Montana Western Bulldogs (11-4, 2-2) downed the Skylights of MSU-Northern (7-11, 0-4) 69-41 in their first matchup this season. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 19-11 lead in the first quarter. In the second, Montana Western put up another 19, while the Skylights only tallied eight. The Bulldogs continued to rally through the third and fourth quarters, adding another 31 points to the board while MSU-Northern only added 22. Montana Western held the Skylights to a mere 25 percent shooting from the field and 19 percent from the arc. The Bulldogs grabbed 45 rebounds (11 over their average), 17 of which were offensive. "We had a great energy from the start and really liked how we maintained it at the start of the second half," coach Lindsay Woolley said. "It was great to see Jenni and Mesa bounce back with good performances." Inside the Box Score Montana Western scored 18 points off turnovers. Montana Western's Jenni Weber scored 14 points (5-8 FG; 4-5 3P); Jayden Winslow added 11 points. Mesa King nearly tallied a double-double for the Bulldogs with nine points and nine rebounds; she added three blocks to her stats. Brynley Fitzgerald and Lilly Gopher each had four assists for Montana Western. Peyton Kehr led MSU-Northern with 15 points. Please check the website regularly for up-to-date schedules​. All Bulldog Athletics home events can be streamed at www.bulldogsports.com/watch