125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Call To Order 2. Review and Approval of October 14th, 2025 Minutes 3. Director of Operations Report 4. Applications for Zoning Compliance Certificates for Review: 2025-046 Stockman Bank Commercial Addition 2025-037 Amended Reynolds Garage 625 S Arizona St 5. Discuss Changes to Title 17.48 Parking with Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations and HB 492 Requirements 6. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission. 7. Adjournment PLEASE NOTE: 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 https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. zoning Commission Members: Justin Rooley (Chair), Mike Watson, Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley

GRANT, Mont. - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal that will improve approximately 13 miles of Secondary Highway 324 (S 324) southwest of Grant. The project begins just north of Lemhi Pass Road and extends south to the Montana/Idaho border.    Proposed work includes milling and overlaying the existing pavement, reconstructing gravel sections of the road into a 24-foot-wide paved surface, upgrading drainage features and culverts, and adding new guardrails and fencing. Additionally, snow fencing may be included at select locations. These improvements will enhance safety features, improve traffic operations for motorists, and extend the service life of the roadway.   At this time, a construction year has not been selected, and is dependent on project design completion and availability of funding.   Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx  or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Butte office, PO Box 3068, Butte, MT 59702-3068. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10204000.

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY/CITY BOARD OF HEALTH Beaverhead County Courthouse Commissioners Room Dillon, MT (Breakfast AT 8:30 A.M.) 9:00 a.m., Friday October 24, 2025 Call meeting to order ~ Establish Quorum 1. Beaverhead County Tobacco Prevention & Be The Change 406 Coalition Update a. Discussion regarding a resolution about local clean air act 2. Public Health Update a. Discussion about Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) 3. DES Update 4. Sanitarian Report 5. Public Comment DISCUSSION and/or ACTION ITEMS A. Old Business~ Approval of November 14, 2024 Minutes B. Nominations and Vote for Vice Chair Position C. Discussion and Action: Revision of By-Laws D. Public Discussion/Comments on Subjects Under BOH Jurisdiction Not on Agenda E. New Business F. Meeting Schedule~ Next meeting tentatively January 16, 2026 G. Adjourn the Meeting

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Planning Board Meeting AGENDA   A.   Call Meeting to Order B.   Review and Approval of October 2 nd , 2025 Meeting Minutes C.    Current Growth Policy Update D.   Update on County Planning Board Activities E.   Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the            Jurisdiction of the Planning Board. F.   Adjournment               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 https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245 .     Planning Board Members:       Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham, Dan Nye, Ed Mooney, Maria Emmer-Aanes

Upcoming Dillon Public Library programs: Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Dillon Public Library - BOOKS & BABIES October 25, 2025 - 11:30 a.m. - FREE Computer Class  for anyone and everyone  with Tara Stevens  from Computer Rescue Service; at Dillon Public Library Bring your questions, get your answers! October 31 st  - 4 p.m to 6 p.m. - stop by the Library for a TRICK-or-Treat Haunted Library party!

LIMA —  On the morning of October 16, 2025, deputies from the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office, along with emergency medical personnel from Lima Ambulance, responded to a report of an unattended death in Lima. Upon arrival, first responders located a deceased child. Due to the circumstances at the scene, the death was considered suspicious, and assistance was requested from the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. Following the initial investigation, one adult female who was present at the residence was arrested and charged with deliberate homicide . She was booked into the Beaverhead County Detention Center. Authorities say the investigation remains active, and no further information will be released at this time. The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for the work of all first responders involved, stating, “We sincerely thank all the first responders who assisted us in this case, and who put others before themselves every day.” Warning these files contain graphic information and may not be suitable for everyone.

Helena, Mont. –  Montana Western Men's Basketball tied for second in the 2025-26 Frontier Conference Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced Monday.  The Bulldogs were edged out by reigning conference champion Montana Tech, who landed the top spot in the poll, while sharing second place with Carroll. "It is always nice to see our program recognized, but we know the real work lies ahead and this poll doesn't guarantee us anything," Head Coach Patrick Jensen said. "We're focused on improvement and proving what this group can accomplish when the season begins."  The Bulldogs are coming off a 2024-25 campaign that saw them finish fourth in the Frontier with a 16-13 overall record (8-7 in conference play). Coach Jensen returns eight student-athletes from last year's team, including senior Kyle Gruhler , who led the team in rebounds (6.5) and ranked second in scoring (14.7) in 2024-25.   Also back for the Bulldogs are redshirt-seniors Jacob Ankeny , Jacksen Burckley , Carson Denning , and Kolter Merritt , senior Quincy Taylor , redshirt-sophomore Billy Carlson , and redshirt-freshman River Hurley . Ankeny and Burckley both appeared in all 29 games for UMW last season. New to the squad this season are freshmen Kyler Engellant and Ben Erbacher , as well as transfers Joshua Whiteside , Trayce Atkins , David Young , Mark Huber , and Emanuel Steward . The new additions will add strength and big-game experience to the 2025-26 roster. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs open the season on the road at Evergreen State Oct. 26 before returning to Straugh Gymnasium Oct. 30-31 to host the 2025 Montana Western Tournament. 2025-26 Frontier Conference Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll   Rank School (First Place Votes) Total Points 1 Montana Tech (11) 121 T2 Carroll 89 T2 Montana Western (1) 89 4 Providence 81 5 Dickinson State 75 6 Rocky Mountain 73 7 Bellevue 71 8 Mayville State 53 9 Dakota State 50 10 MSU-Northern 39 11 Valley City State 34 12 Bismarck State 17

Helena, Mont. –  Montana Western Women's Basketball was tabbed 11th on the 2025-26 Frontier Conference Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league office announced Monday. New conference member Dakota State landed in the top spot in the poll, with Carroll and Rocky Mountain sharing second place. "We know where we're starting, and that's okay," Head Coach Ryan Sullivan said. "For us right now it means the same for us to be ranked at the bottom as it would for us to be ranked towards the top. Just have a lot of unknowns with a first-year staff. Our players are buying into a new system, a new standard, and a new culture. We're not worried about where we're ranked right now, we're focused on who we're becoming. I believe in this group and the direction we're heading." The Bulldogs are looking to improve on the 2024-25 season, which saw them finish sixth in the Frontier with a 7-21 overall record (2-13 FC). First-year Head Coach Sullivan returned eight student-athletes from last year's squad, including seniors Isabella Lund and Keke Davis . Both Lund (9.9 ppg) and Davis (8.4 ppg) were in the top five scorers for UMW in 2024-25. Also back for Western are redshirt-freshmen Brooke Deyak , Kasey Hendren , and Kyle Pancost , as well as sophomore Sammi Love , redshirt-sophomore Mila Hawk , and Junior Ava Bellach . Bellach joins Davis as one of two returners to appear in all 28 games for the Bulldogs last season. UMW bolstered this season's roster with seven newcomers. True freshmen Rina Gottula , Kensi Dorn , and Grace Murgel will add depth in all aspects of the game while transfers Maile Wilcox , Gio Horner , Bailee Sayler , and Tayva Phillips will bring needed experience. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs open the season at the Peggy Sarsfield Basketball Weekend, hosted by Montana Tech. They will take on Southern Oregon Nov. 1 in Butte, Mont., and play host to College of Idaho Nov. 2 in Dillon. 2025-26 Frontier Conference Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll Rank School (First Place Votes) Total Points 1 Dakota State (11) 121 T2 Carroll 101 T2 Rocky Mountain 101 4 Providence 91 5 Montana Tech (1) 81 6 Bellevue 68 7 MSU-Northern 58 8 Valley City State 55 9 Mayville State 37 10 Dickinson State 35 11 Montana Western 32 12 Bismarck State 12

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY DUI TASK FORCE AGENDA Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 12:00PM Beaverhead County Courthouse Welcome/Introductions/scribe – Pledge of Allegiance Approve of May 22, 2025 & July 10, 2025 minutes Treasurer Report Correspondence Recap: Sober Rides update Bar & Restaurant Incentive update Parade New Business: Adjourn Mark your calendars - next meeting _______________

Another “No Kings” protest was held Saturday at Kiwanis Park in Dillon. Demonstrators gathered near Montana Street, waving a wide variety of signs — some expressing frustration through profanity, others showing support for immigrants, and many declaring concerns that the nation is “now ruled by a king.” Protesters voiced anger toward the Trump administration’s recent deployment of troops in several cities, stricter immigration enforcement, and what they described as an overreach of power through executive orders. The Dillon event was one of many organized across the country this weekend as part of the broader “No Kings” movement. Officers from the Dillon Police Department and the Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office were present to monitor the gathering, ensuring it remained peaceful and assisting with traffic control around the park.

The University of Montana Western’s Environmental Science Department is excited to host Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) geologists Amanda Willingham and Raymond Salazar as part of the “On the Rocks” lecture series. Willingham and Salazar will present “Assessing Landslide and Earthquake Hazards Across Montana and Yellowstone National Park” on Wednesday, October 22, at 4:00 p.m. in UMW’s Lucy Carson Library. Willingham received her M.Sc . in Geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2012. She is a field geologist supporting both the STATEMAP and geohazards programs. She has a background in mineral exploration, geochronology, mapping, landslide hazards, and applying modern technologies to traditional geologic mapping (e.g., LiDAR, digital data collection, Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry). Her current projects include expanding the statewide landslide inventory and conducting geologic and geohazard mapping to support STATEMAP objectives. Salazar received his M.Sc . in Geology from Montana State University in 2023. His research focused on geologic mapping and updating the stratigraphy of Yellowstone’s most recent super eruption. He is now a field-based geologist using detailed mapping and chemical analysis to evaluate the volcanic and plutonic stratigraphy of Montana. The “On the Rocks” series is an excellent opportunity for students, faculty, and the public to engage with experts in the earth sciences and learn more about developments in hydrology and geomorphology. Each presentation will be preceded by a social gathering at 3:30 p.m., offering light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you! For more information, please contact UMW Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Dr. Lorrie Carnes at lorraine.carnes@umwestern.edu .

The University of Montana Western is proud to welcome Montana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Jabberdoggy: And Other Made-Up Words” on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Beier Auditorium. Join us as the Spruce Creek High School theatre club presents a play adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories. When AJ is cast as the fearsome Jabberwock, memorizing the famous poem awakens long-buried memories full of teeth, claws, and everything in between. As AJ prepares for opening night, an old hardship and an unlikely friendship collide—leaving AJ to wonder if fear has been telling the wrong story. With humor, heart, and a touch of Carrollian wonder, Jabberdoggy explores how the stories we tell—on stage and in our minds—shape our fears, and how friendship can help us rewrite them. Rated G, this moving and family-friendly performance is perfect for audiences of all ages. “Jabberdoggy: And Other Made-Up Words” will be performed in Beier Auditorium at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025. Special school group and homeschool pricing is available by direct reservation only. To receive the discounted rate, please contact Assistant Professor of Theatre Stephen Seder at  stephen.seder@umwestern.edu  or 406-683-7038. Tickets for the general public can be purchased through the University of Montana Western box office webpage:  umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series/box-office . Tickets are $16 for general admission; $12 for seniors (65+), youth (18 & under), and military; $10 for UMW faculty/staff; and free for UMW students with a student ID. To learn more about the Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series and this year’s productions, visit umwestern.edu/bank-of-commerce-performing-arts-series .

9-1-1/Communications Board Meeting         Monday, October 20, 2025 9:30 a.m. Courthouse, Commissioners’ Room Dillon, MT 59725   AGENDA     Ø Call to Order   Ø Roll Call   Ø Action on Previous Meeting Minutes   Ø Old Business o   Budget Update o   Update on Recent Projects o   Technical Advisory Committee Report   Ø New Business:   Ø Public Comment   Ø Next meeting date & time ~ January ??, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.   Ø Adjourn

The University of Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery is honored to present “The Series of Christ” by the late Jim Corr, a distinguished alumnus, educator, artist, and coach. The exhibition will open on Thursday, October 30, and will feature a gallery reception from 5:00–7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery, located in Main Hall. The first painting in this series,  The Appearance  (1975, Oil on Canvas), came to Jim during a time of deep personal sorrow. After his son Mick suffered a serious motorcycle accident, Jim turned to painting as a way to process his grief and seek solace. What began as a simple background with an airbrush evolved into an unplanned image—Christ’s face emerging from the canvas. This unexpected moment inspired a profound spiritual journey. Each piece in “The Series of Christ” reflects the emotions Jim experienced through his son’s recovery—hope, sorrow, anger, forgiveness, and acceptance. The series reveals the deeply human side of Christ, mirroring Jim’s own empathy and connection as a father and believer. The paintings were, as Jim described, both a prayer and a healing process  to  the sorrow. A 1954 graduate of Western Montana College of Education (now the University of Montana Western), Jim Corr earned degrees in English and Fine Arts, with a minor in Physical Education, followed by a master’s in education in 1961. As a student, Jim was a three-sport letterman and captain of the baseball team, served as president of Kappa Pi, and contributed to the  Chinook  yearbook staff. His legacy continued as a teacher, coach, and mentor—spanning 16 years in Montana public schools before returning to Montana Western as an art instructor, gallery director, art club advisor, and coach. Jim’s impact on the university community is lasting. He was inducted into the UMW Athletic Hall of Fame (1992), received the Alumni Distinguished Service Award (1994), and was honored in the UMW Education Hall of Fame (2015). Jim “Lefty” Corr passed away on September 19, 2017, doing what he loved—walking down the ninth hole after a great drive at the Beaverhead Golf Course. This exhibition is made possible through a generous donation of “The Series of Christ” from the Corr family to the University of Montana Western. The Corr Gallery, located within the Fine Arts Gallery, proudly bears his name—a fitting tribute to a man whose life and art continue to inspire generations of Bulldogs. “The Series of Christ” will be on display in Montana Western’s Fine Arts Gallery from October 30 to November 21. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The October 30 gallery reception is open to all and will feature light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact Montana Western Fine Arts Gallery Coordinator Jennifer Boysen at jennifer.boysen@umwestern.edu .

In the 2025 Montana Legislative session, House Bill 719 was passed that now requires voters to provide their year of birth on the affirmation envelope. Please be sure that before submitting your voted ballot to the Election Office, that the affirmation envelope includes your signature along with your year of birth. A ballot will be rejected if it does not include these two required items. MCA 13-13-201 (e) This requirement became effective on October 1, 2025. As standard procedure, the Election Office will always try to reach out to the voter if their ballot is rejected for any reason and try to remedy the situation before Election Day, so the ballot can be accepted and counted. If you have any questions, please contact the Election Office at 406-683-3720. Stacey Reynolds Election Administrator

BEAVERHEAD AMBULANCE SERVICES SPECIAL DISTRICT AGENDA Friday, October 17, 2025 10:00 AM Beaverhead County Courthouse - Commissioners’ Room A. Call to Order B. a. Review and approve minutes of July 18, 2025, meeting b. Review and approve Treasurer’s Report C. Announcements D. Old Business a. Report regarding renewing the ambulance district and the process for receiving future tax revenues E. New Business a. Next meeting will be January 16, 2026, at 10:00 in the Beaverhead County courthouse. F. Public comment - Public comment on items of significant public interest not on the Agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Beaverhead Ambulance Services Special District Board.