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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.

Blasting demonstrations. Life-like nursing simulations and cadaver dissections. Deep dives into artificial intelligence and video game design. There’s no better place for high school students to explore in-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) than Montana Technological University’s Fall Tech Day to take place on November 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. “Tech Day is perfect for students who aren’t quite sure what they want to study, deciding between a couple of different majors, or want to learn more about their chosen major,” Director of Admissions Kelly Horsley said. “Plus, it's a free event and we provide lunch for students and their guests.” Fall Tech Day is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on college visit designed for prospective students who want to experience Montana Tech’s programs up close. Participants will spend the day on the university’s historic Uptown Butte campus, exploring academic areas of interest through interactive lab sessions, campus tours, and conversations with faculty and current students. Students can tailor their day by choosing from a variety of immersive breakout sessions, including: Exercise and Health Science Lab: Attendees will observe and participate during an exercise echocardiogram (EKG/ECG). The process will be led by current EHS students, with a discussion and Q&A after. Attendees will also be able meet and interact with current EHS students, and learn more about the Biological Sciences and Exercise & Health Science programs.  Limited to 20 students. Mining Engineering: Get to see what happens when chemical energy is released, and learn about the importance of safety in mining through a virtual reality (VR) experience.  Electrical Engineering:  Put your skills to the test as you learn binary code and program a robot to follow a line on the floor. Students interested in electrical engineering, robotics, and computer science are encouraged to join! Petroleum Engineering: Join the Petroleum Department as they educate on the process of discovering and extracting the oil and natural gas resources that keep our world moving, through demonstrations in our state-of-the-art laboratories.  Cadaver Dissection Lab: Witness and interact with human cadavers and participate in a hands-on dissection of various animal organs in or Cadaver Lab session. Students will be able to learn more about our Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Exercise & Health Science programs.  Limited to 20 students.  Computer Science/Software Engineering:  Students will see how a classic game leads to discussion for more advanced games, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the ethical and moral dilemmas that can come from the AI applications.  Nursing Simulation:  The Sherry Lesar School of Nursing welcomes you into their simulated hospital environment for a hands-on experience. Students will witness the benefits of simulation training by observing a nursing simulation scenario, then have the opportunity to interact with high-fidelity manikins by checking pulses, pushing fluids – even learning to take a blood pressure!  Limited to 30 students.  Montana Tech will also host sessions for students interested in its other academic programs. Prospective students can sign up for this year’s November 14 Tech Day event at https://iam.mtech.edu/1114techday2025/inquiryform . If you have questions, please reach out to the Admissions Office at Montana Tech at  admissions@mtech.edu  or (406) 496-4754.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON AFFIRMING AND/OR ESTABLISHING CITY FEES 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   A.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA   B.        MINUTES 1.         Approve the Minutes from October 1, 2025 Regular Meeting   C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS                 D.        MAYOR’S REPORT   E.        REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         City Attorney – Ed Guza 2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer, Raymond Graham                         a.         Accept Minutes of September 15, 2025 Regular Meeting 3.         Zoning Commission - Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley 4.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz                         a.         Accept Minutes of August 28, 2025 Regular Meeting 5.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 6.         Police Department – Police Chief Joel Stewart                         a.         Accept Incident Report for September 2025 7.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose a.         Accept September 2025 Activity Report                         b.         Approve City Clerk Report for Fire Hall for September 2025                         c.         Approve Budget vs. Expenditures Report for Fire Hall for September 2025 8.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox                         a.         Accept Court Report for September 2025 9.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Kim Denny, Library Director                         a.         Accept Minutes of August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting 10.       Tree Board                         a.         Accept Minutes of September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting                         b.         Discuss/Approve Bylaw Changes               F.        REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1.         Ordinances & Facilities – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz, Mary Jo O’Rourke                         a.         Approve Amended Minutes of September 18 th , 2025 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Mary Jo O’Rourke 3.         Public Services – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Bill Shafer, Don Deem 4.         Open Spaces – Raymond Graham, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Joleen Schultz 5.         Public Works – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Raymond Graham                         a.         Approve the Minutes from October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting                                     i.          Approve the Purchase of Vac-Truck   G.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE  AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY   H.        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. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

UMW Sports Report Dillon, Mont. –  The Montana Western football team (4-2, 1-1 FC West) fell to #14 Carroll College (5-1, 2-0 FC West) 42-34 Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium. A 14-point fourth quarter got the Bulldogs within striking distance, but a late interception stopped the momentum in its track. "Highly embarrassed with how we played," Head Coach Ryan Nourse said. "Carroll desired the win so much more than us and that's what is the most disappointing with the loss. Carroll played well and harder than us, and the way we played to lose the game the game is what disappoints the most. We will rebound on Monday, make improvements and put the work in to get ready for a good COI on the road." Western tallied 349 yards of total offense, including 329 passing yards. UMW earned 23 first downs and converted on five third downs. Michael Palandri led the Bulldogs with 329 passing yards and three passing TDs in the game, including a long of 46 yards. He was sacked four times and was picked off on three occasions by the Fighting Saints defense. Aidan Lammers ran for a team-high 16 yards one touchdown. On the receiving end, Seth Shook caught for a team-best 137 yards and one TD while Eli Nourse added 114 yards and two touchdown catches. Defensively, Keegan Muffich led the game with 10 total tackles, including a game-best eight solo efforts and also forced (and recovered) a fumble in the game. Tyler Walker compiled a game-high 2.5 TFLs for nine yards while Devin Crow had a game-best 2.0 sacks, also for nine yards. Connor Dunlea earned a pick six with an interception returned for a 26-yard touchdown to make it an eight-point game late in the fourth. LOOKING AHEAD  The Bulldogs are back in action next week when they compete at College of Idaho Oct. 18. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. MT

UMW Sports DILLON, Mont. –  The Montana Western volleyball team (9-12, 7-7 FC) was clipped by Valley City State (8-10, 6-7 FC) 3-0 (20-25, 9-25, 16-25) Saturday morning. NOTABLES Kennedy Lingenfelter hit .316 (8-2-19). Megan Hardman earned her fifth straight double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs). Three Bulldogs hit double figures in digs ( Taylor Ketchum -13, Morgyn Harrison -12, Hardman-10). MATCH SUMMARY The opening set was back-and-forth between the two sets, but the Vikings managed to pull away at the end and take the 25-20 win to go up 1-0. The Bulldog offense stalled in the second frame, allowing the visitors to win set two 25-9 for the 2-0 lead. In the final set UMW showed more determination but couldn't overcome the strong defensive showing from Valley City and the Vikings completed the sweep 25-16. LEADERBOARD Lingenfelter led the Bulldogs with eight kills. Hardman paced the team with 18 assists. Taylor Ketchum recorded a team-best 13 digs. Maxine Hoagland , Avery Look, Nora Dominick , and Olivia Rosborough each tallied 1.0 block each. Jayda Ward , Harrison, and Ketchum each landed one ace.   SPLIT BOX Western was outperformed in kills (26-34), assists (26-33), digs (62-68), blocks (2-9), and aces (3-10). LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs head out on the road next week, traveling to Bismarck State (10/17) and #8 Bellevue (10/18)

Dillon, MT —  The Dillon Beavers took on the Hamilton Broncs  Friday night at Vigilante Field , looking to turn their season around after a tough start. With only one win so far this year, the Beavers hoped to notch another victory in front of the home crowd. The Broncs came out strong, scoring early and building a 21-point lead by the end of the first quarter . The Beavers battled back in the second, finding the end zone for their first touchdown of the night, but Hamilton’s offense continued to dominate on both sides of the ball. Despite a solid effort and flashes of determination, the Broncs proved too much for the Beavers , taking the win with a final score of 42–21 . Dillon will look to regroup and refocus as they head into the next game of the season.

MEETING NOTICE Beaverhead Conservation District  126 S Idaho Steet October 16th, 2025, 6:00 pm Our office is closed because of the government shutdown, our phones are also down, our website is undergoing a site migration and is not currently working. If you need to reach us, please email Jess at BeaverheadCD@gmail.com     The meeting will be in-person, but we can open a conference call line if anyone is interested, please let us know by noon the day of the meeting, if you would like to call into the meeting. If you would like to submit written comment, please do so by noon the day of the meeting to BeaverheadCD@gmail.com or in person at 420 Barrett St. •       Call meeting to order  •       Approval of September 18 th , 2025 minutes  •       Financial report •       Partner Reports: NRCS, SMSP, Extension, Range Committee •       DNRC Report- Catey Bauer •       Education and Outreach Report •       Old 310 business o BCD 2541 Violation, Boat Ramp, Big Hole River o BCD 2542 Violation, Irrigation Pipe buried in the road, Alder Creek  •       New 310 Business   o BCD 2562 Carl Malesich, Beaverhead River, Headgate Cleanout o BCD 2563 Centennial Livestock, Medicine Lodge Creek, Pin and Plank replacement o BCD 2564 Matthew Harmon, Unnamed Tributary near Joseph Creek, 2 Culverts •       Administrator’s Report •       Beaverhead Watershed Committee Grant Reports •       Old Business •       New Business o Resolution 25-01 Adhere to MACD Resolution Process o Resolution 25-03 Stabilize and Build Capacity for Montana’s Forest Products Industry  o Resolution 25-04 Resolution to Encourage Non-Governmental Organizations to “Qualify” for Ag Status Taxation  o Resolution 25-05 Resolution to Adjust MT Wildlife and Parks Fee and Cannabis Tax Structure  o Resolution 25-07 Process to Develop Legislation to Reform the Civil Penalty Provisions of the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975  •       Upcoming Events  o Next meeting date – December 11 th 6pm  •       Public Comment  •       Adjournment **Please note the deadline for 310 permits is the 2 nd  Thursday of the month.  Permits will be reviewed at the meeting on the third Thursday.  Any work in streams or on streambanks requires a 310 permit per Montana Law on both private land and public land.  This includes emergency work for flood control, CLEANING OUT HEADGATES THAT ARE FED BY STREAMS, etc.  If you have questions, please call 683-3802.

Cross Country October 10, 2025 Claire Gay BILLINGS, Mont. – Montana Western's Brant Heiner and Olivia Heiner were once again the top Bulldog finishers at the Yellowjackets/ Battlin' Bears Open Friday in Billings. Brant Heiner ran a 27:02.2 to finish 35th out of 103 runners in the men's 8k. Olivia Heiner clocked a 24:32.3 to place 28th out of 76 runners in the women's 6k. It marks the highest finish of the season for both runners. The other finishers on the men's side included Harrison Silverio (60th, 28:18.0), Cael Thilmony (74th, 29.21.1), Tristan Von Bargen (78th, 29:43.8), Wyatt Yeager (80th, 29:55.3), Noah Rovente (87th, 31:03.3), Brody Henry (89th, 31:15.4), Mason Lynch (91st, 31:39.4), and Bridger Wheeler (99th, 34:02.2). Every runner on the men's team earned a season-best for the 8k in the race. On the women's side, Justene Santi (46th, 26:08.7), Ashley Murnion (68th (28:57.9) and Kylee Wyatt (75th, 33:16.8) rounded out the finishers for Western. LOOKING AHEAD The Bulldogs will race in one more regular-season meet before the conference championships, traveling to Ashland, Neb., to take part in the Blazing Tiger Invite Oct. 25. The 2025 Frontier Conference Championships will take place Nov. 7 in Billings, Mont.

Dillon, Montana  - Beaverhead County High School is proud to announce that ten talented band students have been selected to participate in the University of Montana All Star Band Festival in Missoula this November, showcasing the exceptional musical talent emerging from our Montana community. The selected students represent a diverse range of instrumental talents, including brass, woodwind, and percussion sections. Junior trumpet player, Daria Adkins, sophomore trumpet player, Kelly Webster and senior trombonist, Hunter Wigen, will bring their brass expertise. Woodwind performers include junior clarinet player, Guy Holt and senior, Rowdy Mattison, alongside senior, Izzy Regan on tenor saxophone and senior, Samantha George as an alternate baritone saxophone player.  Percussion will be strongly represented by sophomore, MJ Hendrickson and senior, Emma Lovaas, while junior, Zoey Mickelson will contribute her standing bass skills.  The selection of these students highlights the music program at Beaverhead County High School and the dedication of its young musicians to their craft.  Students are nominated by their band teacher, and were selected from hundreds of nominations from all over the country and Canada.  School band director, Katie Raffety expressed immense pride in the students' achievements, noting that this selection represents months and years of their rigorous practice and commitment to musical excellence. The University of Montana All Star Band Festival provides an extraordinary opportunity for these students to perform with other talented musicians, receive advanced musical training, and showcase their individual and collective talents. Students will work with talented guest conductors, and renowned composer John Mackey for three days, culminating in a gala performance at the end of the festival.   The students will attend the festival November 14-16, representing their school and community with the musical skills they have developed through years of dedicated study and performance.  They are excited to represent BCHS in the All Star Band Ensembles!

HARDIN – Three Big Horn County men were recently charged in Montana’s 22nd Judicial District Court by a designated special prosecutor for unlawfully killing several bull elk and one mule deer buck in the Sarpy Creek area near Hardin between 2022 and 2023.  The investigation began with reports to FWP wardens about a headless elk carcass in an area where no one had permission to hunt. After an extensive investigation, wardens found that the group allegedly unlawfully killed and possessed several large bull elk in Hunting District 702 during a closed season and without landowner permission. The group also allegedly killed one mule deer buck without hunting licenses and without landowner permission.  During the investigation, Montana wardens executed multiple search warrants and seized several mounts of the allegedly unlawfully killed elk and deer. Wardens also seized multiple elk mounts, which were voluntarily turned over to FWP.   The individuals involved in this case have been charged with 33 total charges by the special prosecutor, including 10 felony charges and 23 misdemeanor charges. Every person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt.   The investigation was in partnership with Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, the U.S.  Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.   Anyone with information about crimes against wildlife or state lands is encouraged to visit  tipmont.mt.gov   or contact their local warden to provide details. Those who report information may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY October 21st, 2025 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 09-16-2025 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business Public Comment V. New Business Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report Public Comment VII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda. VIII. Adjournment

Dillon, MT — Wednesday afternoon, the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department, with assistance from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), responded to a fire on Adams Lane that started as a controlled burn but quickly got out of hand due to high winds. According to officials, the fire spread rapidly before crews arrived on the scene. Thanks to a quick response and ample manpower, firefighters were able to contain the blaze to approximately seven acres, preventing it from threatening nearby properties. Fire Chief B.J. Klose said the incident serves as a reminder that even with cooler fall temperatures, conditions remain dry and fire danger still exists. He urges residents to use extra caution when conducting any type of outdoor burning.

DVFD responded to 11 calls for service during the month of September 2025.     9-01                 Ten Mile Rd                           Vehicle Fire 9-02                 Stonehouse Rd                        Equipment Fire 9-04                 Schuler Ln                              Smoke Alarm 9-04                 I-15 MM 50                           Grass Fire 9-07                 Railroad & Orr                        Public Assistance 9-07                 Hwy 278 MM 20                    Grass Fire 9-08                 Skihi St                                   CO Alarm 9-11                 I-15 MM 84                            MVA 9-21                 I-15 MM 64                            MVA 9-23                 Atlantic St                               MVA 9-30                 N Montana St                          Vehicle Fire     September monthly training included structural FF1 training as well as primary search & rescue operations & had members attend a VFIS driver training course.  We attended the Dillon Resource fair as well as the Brats for the Brave.   Thanks to all of our firefighters & officers for their continued dedication to the City of Dillon & Beaverhead Fire District #2  Thank you for your continued support of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department.   Please be safe & take extra time while traveling this time of year as the road conditions can become dangerous without warning.

ANACONDA –  Due to improved flows, the angling closure on Section 2 of the Big Hole River, from the North Fork of the Big Hole River to Dickie Bridge, is immediately lifted. That is the only section of the Big Hole River open to fishing. The existing closure upstream of the North Fork remains in place as well as the spawning closures downstream of Dickie Bridge that took effect Oct. 1. Annual fishing closures began Oct. 1 for sections of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers to protect trout during spawning seasons. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new regulations in 2023 in response to struggling fish populations in the three rivers. These restrictions limit fall and spring angling during trout spawning season in some stretches of the rivers. To see where these spawning-related fishing closures apply, check the current fishing regulations  here . To view drought-related fishing restrictions and closures in other areas, click  here . For more information about ongoing research and fisheries management in the upper Missouri River Basin, click  here .