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Construction Look Ahead: In Dillon on Interchange Road, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and L & J Construction Group LLC will pour the concrete barrier rail on the south lane of the bridge the week of May 6, weather permitting. Drivers can expect temporary traffic lights and one-way traffic with minor delays. A 14-ft width restriction remains in place.

Submitted by: Mel Rice, Public Relations Officer The Beaverhead Search and Rescue held its May meeting Wednesday night the 1st.  The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by commander, Kolby Malesich. There were a total of 20 members in attendance.  Trent Cottom updated the unit on its membership status.  There are a total of 56 active members at present.  He also informed us that we have three individuals that have received probationary membership status.  These individuals are David Broadhead, John Grant, and John Bazemore.  When you see these gentlemen thank them for their service and dedication.  The unit is losing a very good member in Dan Cahill.  Dan came to the unit a few years ago from California where he was in law enforcement.  He has been very active with the group and will be missed. We wish him the best of luck with his new endeavors in Bozeman.  Several members of the BVHD SAR cooked dinner for the Night at the Elks (stag night) on the 17th of April.  A steak dinner with all the trimmings was served to about 20 individuals.  Members participating in the event were: Mel Rice, Tara Remely, Jaime Trivette, Adam Norlander, and Steve Mock.  It proved to be a wonderful evening out.  The last order of business was the critique of the unit’s last call out.  On April 22, the Sheriff’s office received a 911 call about a lost individual in the Dice Creek area west of Dillon.   A small group had gone out to look for shed horns.  The group was supposed to meet at a certain location at a specific time.  When everyone was to meet up, a 71 year old lady member of the party was nowhere to be found. It was stated she had a bad knee so the rest of the party became rightfully concerned.  A member of the party requested assistance in locating the missing lady.  Beaverhead S&R was paged at 3:00 PM.  Hasty teams were organized with necessary equipment and were ready for deployment.  At 3:45 PM a call came in that the missing lady had been located and was in good health.  Apparently there was miss communication with all members of the party.  Instead of going to the rendezvous area she walked back to the vehicles where they had started.  S and R members put away the equipment and enjoyed their evening. Members of your Beaverhead Search and Rescue that showed up for the call were: Brad Wagner, Brian Vinson, Cody Schnee, Dan Cahill, Jason Ericksen, Lance Hopman, Mark Smith, Parke Scott, Shane Puyear, Tara Remely, Trevor Hyland, and acting as IC was Kolby Malesich.  Thanks guys and gals for your dedication.   It’s looking like spring has sprung for the most part.  Everyone is anxious to get out and do something in the hills. Just remember it is still early.  There are some areas that have a fair amount of snow yet and now that it is starting to melt things will be sloppy and muddy.  Be prepared with proper clothing for weather changes and have the right equipment in those vehicles.  Have fun but be safe.  “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

Monday May 6th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. (City Council Members will be out of town on the 7th, so meeting is being held a day earlier) ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda   1.    Call To Order   2.    Review and Approval of the Minutes of the April 30th, 2024 Regular Meeting   3.    Director of Operations Report   a.     Public Comment will be taken after discussion of items 4 -7 by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary.   4.    Applications for Zoning Compliance Certificates for Review   5.    Discuss/Recommend Findings of Fact for Annexation/Zoning of Clover View Subdivision   6.    Update on CUP2024-01 Barrett Hospital Request   7.    Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission.   8.      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.   z oning Commission Members:   Justin Rooley (Chair), Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt, Mike Watson

The University of Montana Western is actively addressing challenges in FAFSA processing to ensure students receive timely financial aid support. Recent updates from the UMW Financial Aid Office and the Department of Education (ED) shed light on ongoing improvements and proactive measures being taken. Department of Education (ED) Updates: Upon initiating FAFSA processing around March 15, the ED identified processing calculation errors affecting millions of students nationwide. Montana Western, in line with ED guidelines, has temporarily held back processing these files, awaiting anticipated corrections starting May 1. Various issues, including software delays, have been encountered, impacting FAFSA processing timelines. Montana Western Financial Aid (FA) Office Updates: Despite challenges, Montana Western has managed to import some FAFSA results and resolve software issues up to April 30, 2024. However, meticulous review and verification of FAFSA results are ongoing, prioritizing students enrolled in summer courses, students who requested summer work study, and those with clear FAFSA records on file. Payment Delays and Mitigation Efforts: Due to these processing complexities, disbursement of funds is expected after May 16. This delay also affects federal financial aid origination and refund issuance. Montana Western’s Business Services Office is actively supporting students in navigating these challenges and recommends proactive engagement to prevent payment issues. FAFSA Tips for Students and Parents: Students and parents are advised to file their FAFSA promptly for the 2024-2025 academic year. Reviewing FAFSA results for completeness and submitting necessary corrections to ED is crucial for timely processing. If your FAFSA shows as “completed” please do not call the FA Office as it delays processing of files. FA is working through the files as quickly as possible and will notify students once completed via your UMW email address. Business Services is prepared to collaborate with students on managing financial concerns arising from these delays. For further information or assistance, students and parents are encouraged to reach out to the Montana Western Financial Aid Office and Business Services Office . Financial Aid: 406-683-7511 or finaid@umwestern.edu Business Services: 406-683-7101 or businessservices@umwestern.edu

DVFD responded to 15 calls for service during the month of April 2024.    4-2                   Hwy 91N                                MVA 4-3                   I-15 MM 66                            Vehicle Fire (False Alarm) 4-7                   Hwy 41 MM 4                        MVA 4-7                   Webster & Fern                      MVA 4-7                   Grass Fire                                Burma Rd 4-11                 I-15 MM 62                            MVA 4-12                 Dancing Winds Ln                  Grass Fire 4-15                 Adams Ln                               Permitted Burn 4-17                 N Montana St                          Small fuel spill 4-21                 S. Montana St                         Fire Alarm (False Alarm) 4-22                 Stone Ck Rd                           Controlled Burn 4-23                 W Center St                            Fire Alarm (False Alarm) 4-23                 S Montana St                          Fire Alarm (Maintenance) 4-24                 Sweetwater Rd                       Controlled Burn 4-30                 W Center St                            Fire Alarm (False Alarm)     Our April training included some members completing L381 Incident Leadership class, Psychological First Aid training, Wilderness First Aid, Tender Training, Vehicle Extraction using the new TNT tools, CPR & AED Recertification. Members completed a walk through of the UMW campus. We are gearing up for the upcoming wildland fire season.    Thank you for your continued support of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department.

We have all seen the shows in some form or another. These shows are ghost hunting shows, and the popularity of them has increased a lot. Some people have even gone into business to make money off the hype of ghost hunting. You can buy all sorts of ghost hunting tools from emf meters to spirit boxes to SLS cameras. A couple weeks ago in the events section on Facebook an event for a ghost investigation in Virginia City popped up on my suggestions. I couldn't pass it up for a great date night with the wife and to experience something that deep down inside almost every one of us has wanted to go and do. That is chasing ghosts. So, for the sum of $20 per person I bought two tickets. Virginia City MT is a ghost town so it would only make sense that it would have a lot of ghosts. The town was the first state capital in Montana. It has a somewhat violent history with the Road Agents and the Vigilantes, not to mention the number of people that died of painful accidents involved in early days of mining. The ghost tour was hosted by the Bozeman Paranormal Society and our main guide was a nice lady, Elies. She had many encounters with the ghosts of Virginia City and Nevada City, and she did a wonderful job of explaining what each tool did, what to expect, and a little history of what they thought the spirits they have interacted with did in their previous life.   We started at the Road Agents Roost restaurant in the back. A young girl whose family lived and ran a furniture store still resides in the building. They believe she may have drowned and that she is harmless. I was skeptical as she explained how an EMF meter worked, how dowsing rods worked, and the other pieces of equipment help one communicate with a spirit. Soon we were given the tools to use and to start investigating in this area. You would ask questions and your EMF meter would not light up, then you would move and ask another question. Sometimes you would get one or two lights but sometimes it would jump to its highest reading. At the restaurant using the dowsing rods I would ask questions and they would move being skeptical. I figured it was gravity and the way you held them. At one point I did feel a cold touch on my arm and hand followed by the rods almost feeling as if they were being pulled. It started to make me question what I was feeling and seeing.   Next, we moved on to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; this building has been part of the community since 1904. I am sure it has seen its fair share of events. The building was a replacement for the older building that was falling apart. In 1900 prominent businessman Henry Eling died, his widow offered money for a brand-new church, as a memorial to him. The church was finished in 1904. The stone is native and was quarried from the hills above Hillside Cemetery.   The outside of the church reminds a person of an old English church: the stones are covered in a green moss, the windows are stained glass, and the old wooden doors are heavy.   We were given almost free range of the church in a respectable manner. We got to explore the basement all the time asking questions and checking the EMF meter. The highlight of the church would be as we sat in the pews with a spirit box asking questions and our EMF meters would spike randomly on different people. As the meter spiked the area would also get colder you could see this as well as feel it. The meter would stop spiking and the area would feel the right temperature again.   Next stop the Hangman’s Building, the building became famous on January 14, 1864, Vigilantes used the heavy center support beam of this under construction building, to hang five of Henry Plummer’s Road Agents: Frank Parish, Boone Helm, Jack Gallagher, Haze Lyons, and Clubfoot George Lane. Our guide told us about the time when she first started her foray into ghost hunting and how she walked by this building after a man asked her what she was doing. She turned to find a man in a hat drinking a bottle of beer standing inside the building with the door opened. She talked to the man for a while and somehow, she ended up from one side of the building to the other. She would leave the building and look back to see the man was no longer there. Her story is much more in depth but that is for her to tell.   We did not have as much activity at Hangman’s Building that night, but we had a bonus building to explore. One of the fellow ghost hunters owns the business the Madisonian was in, and she has experienced unusual things in her building. From things moving to the constant cold spot above her register. We all gathered in the building, asked our questions, and found some EMF readings but for most of us the knowledge of the building and events in the town that she shared with us distracted us from the ghost of the Madisonian.   After the event was over, my wife and I gathered back into our car to travel back home. We discussed what we experienced that night as well as experiences we have had before. Are ghosts real? I believe that is up to everyone to decide on, but I have had a few encounters with things I cannot explain, and I do believe that just maybe we do have spirits among us. If you would like to experience one of these adventures, they will be offering them in the future as well as the ones they have at the Old Montana Prison. I hear from one of the fellow participants that a prison adventure is a must.

May 6th , 2024 12:01 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Information on Todd v City of Dillon Lawsuit a. Decision to Close Meeting to the Public, per Section 2-3-203(3), MCA 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY 4. Adjournment

ENNIS – Maintenance staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have repaired and reopened Ennis Fishing Access Site. The site was closed in January after an ice jam on the Madison River flooded the site with water, ice and debris. This caused significant damage to the road, parking lot, boat ramp and other infrastructure. FWP staff have repaired the damaged areas, and the site is open again for public use and enjoyment. Recreationists are encouraged to use caution when visiting rivers because of unseen hazards and flow conditions that can change suddenly. Current restrictions and closures at FWP-managed lands and waterbodies can be found here . For more information about river recreation safety, click here .

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information DILLON, Mont. - The athletic and academic accomplishments of The University of Montana Western student-athletes for the 2023-24 seasons were recognized Tuesday night at the second annual Dawg Show awards ceremony at the Straugh Gymnasium. The banquet was planned and hosted by the UMW Association of Student-Athletes (ASA). The night was highlighted by the announcement of the 2023-24 Male and Female Athletes of the Year and numerous other awards. Women's basketball standout guard Jordan Sweeney earned Montana Western Female Athlete of the Year after she earned numerous All-American honors. Eli Nourse , receiver from the Bulldog football team, earned Montana Western Male Athlete of the Year. He went on to break four Montana Western records and earn All-American nods as a true freshman on the conference champion Bulldog football team. Women's Basketball forward Maddy Moy and men's basketball forward Abi Adedo were selected as this year's Newcomer's of the Year winners. Women's Basketball graduating senior Shainy Mack was named Montana Western's Female Dawg Award winner after she has been a three-year member of the ASA, earned numerous academic honors, and played a key role in the first ever Dawg Show last year. Football's Tanner Harrell was named Montana Western's Male Dawg Award winner after he served as UMW's ASA president over the course of the past year, has volunteered at numerous events throughout the community, and started the new Barkin' With The Dawgs podcast. Rodeo's Jhet Murphy and Women's Basketball's Joelnell Momberg were selected as the inaugural Comeback Players of the Year. This year's Play of the Year award went to the women's volleyball team. The team earned the award for their victory point of the Frontier Conference Tournament Championship. Courtesy of the Montana Western Athletic Department and the Association of Student-Athletes, graduating seniors were presented with a senior gift and their student-athlete stoles that will be adorned at the commencement ceremony.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE MEETING ~ AGENDA ~ Monday, May 6 th , 2024 3:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Whirlwind Sweeper Repair 3. Update on 2024 Chip Seal Project 4. Discuss PRE on East Side Streets 5. Discuss 2025 Chip Seal Project 6. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda but Within The Jurisdiction of The City 7. Adjournment Committee Members Russ Schwandt Joleen Schultz

The Tabletop Vault board game store is opening in Dillon on Friday. May 3rd, we sat down with Asa owner of The Tabletop Vault and talked to him on what the store will offer and what gave them the idea to open the store.   Sitting in the store with half-stocked shelves of board games, a counter that was filled with Pokemon cards, Magic cards and a large selection of dice, Asa and I sat down at one of the tables as he told me about his and his wife’s love of board games. They got the idea after having no good way to find games unless they ordered them. Asa and MA, his wife, decided they would open up a store that would carry both board games as well as have a gaming area for people to play games as well as try out a game they would like to purchase.   In January they started to come up with a business plan and pencil out a strategy on the best way to go about setting up the store and finding a good location.   They have spent the last month getting the store repainted, cleaned up and ready for the opening day. The store has a wide selection of board games from the classics like Monopoly to modern day games. They will have a D&D selection along with WarHammer 40,00 supplies models and paints.   The back half of the store has tables for people to gather and play games. I asked Asa if they will have specialty nights like an adult only game night. He said they have had requests for this, and they are looking into hosting events like this in the future.   The Vault will be open Tuesday thru Thursday 10 AM to 7 Pm and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM. They will have a calendar on their website that will show events they will be hosting.   You will be able to check out The Tabletop Vault this Friday as they have a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening. The store will be open at 10 AM with the ribbon cutting taking place at 4 PM. The Tabletop Vault is located at 26 East Bannack Street and you can find them on Facebook as well.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers May 1 st , 2024 6:30 P.M. Public Hearing on Annexation and Zoning of a Parcel of Land, Parcel FB of the Erb East Beaverhead, LLC Boundary Relocation Survey 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MINUTES 1. Approve April 17 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Accept Lori Canady’s Resignation C. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Second Reading of Ordinance #476 Amending the Dillon Municipal Code, Title 6 - Animals D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Lori Canady, Library Director 2. Planning Board - Bill Shafer a. Accept April 11 th , 2024 Special Meeting Minutes 3. Zoning Commission - Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt a. Accept April 9 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 4. Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 5. Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 6. Police Department – Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez 7. Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose 8. City Court – Judge Bill Knox 9. Treasurer – Karen Kipp 10. Tree Board – Mary Jo O’Rourke E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Raymond Graham, Diane Armstrong 2. Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley a. Approve April 25 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes i. Approve Line Item Budget Report ii. Approve Fund Summary for Claims for April 2024 iii. Approve Claims by Vendor Report for April 2024 iv. Approve Mayor’s Report to the Finance Committee for April 2024 v. Approve Budget vs. Actual Report for April 2024 3. Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Bill Shafer, Mary Jo O’Rourke a. Approve April 15 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes i. Review/Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement for dispatch and Facilities Between The city of dillon and Beaverhead County 4. Health and Welfare – Bill Shafer, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 5. Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley a. Approve April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes i. Discuss/Approve Variance for Bud Hughes Monument 6. Parks Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz a. Approve April 17 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke 8. Street and Alley Committee – Russ Schwandt, Joleen Schultz 9. Water and Sewer Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY G. 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.

The Lady Beavers Softball team hit the road this weekend to Frenchtown for a softball tournament. The Lady Beavers would lose both games on Friday but they wouldn't let that get them down and they would collect two wins on Saturday. Friday afternoon the Lady Beavers would take on the Laurel Locomotives losing 17 to 6. The locomotives would take the lead after the first inning. Kylie Konen would lead the Beavers with two runs batted in. Tymber Barnes and Emily Brevig each collected two hits for the Beavers. The Beavers would turn one double play in the game. The Lady Beavers would take on the Fergus Golden Eagles later on Friday night. The Beavers would lose 3 to 0. The Beavers would lose the game despite out-hitting the Golden Eagles, with seven to five on hits. Adyson Creighton would lead the Lady Beavers with two hits. Saturday, 04/27 The Lady Beavers would take the field on Saturday to face the Browning Indians. Shaking off Friday's losses the Beavers would beat the Indians 20 to 3. The Beavers would jump into the lead in the second inning when Ashlyn Burk was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Tymber Barnes drew a walk, scoring one run, Bridget Lovaas was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Kinzy Creighton singled, scoring a run, Kylie Konen drew a walk, scoring one run, Katey Vezina grounded out, scoring one run, Tymber Barnes drew a walk, scoring one run, and Bridget Lovaas drew a walk, scoring one run. The Beavers scored 10 runs on three hits in the top of the third. Tymber Barnes pitched for the Beavers giving up one hit and three runs over three innings striking out three and walking four. Katey Vezina, Adyson Creighton, Lilla Guiberson, and Kinzy Creighton each collected one hit for the Beavers. Tymber Barnes and Bridget Lovaas each drove in three runs. Saturday evening the Lady Beavers would take to the field one last time to finish off game four of the weekend. The Lady Beavers would defeat the Blue Ponies 8 to 7. The Lady Beavers were trailing in the 5th 7 to 2, they would rally for a 8 to 7 comeback win. The Beavers would tie the game 2 to 2 in the third inning thanks to a single by Kinzy Creighton, and a walk by Emily Brevig. The Blue Ponies would come back to retake the lead in the top of the fourth. Jersi Morse doubled, scoring one run, to give the Blue Ponies the upper hand, 3 to 2. The Beavers would flip the game in the bottom of the fifth, scoring six runs on four hits to take an 8 to 7 lead. Emily Brevig gave the Ponies the biggest blow with a single that drove in two. Adyson Creighton took the circle for the Beavers. She allowed eight hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out six and walking three. Tymber Barnes led the Lady Beavers with two runs batted in. Kinzy Creighton, Tymber Barnes, Kylie Konen, Emily Brevig, and Katey Vezina each collected one hit for the Beavers. Kinzy Creighton had two stolen bases. The Beavers had four total stolen bases. The Lady Beavers will travel to Stevensville on May 2nd.

When you picture downtown Dillion, there’s a good chance your first thought goes to The Bookstore. On Saturday, April 27th, Debbie Sporich celebrated the 40th anniversary of The Bookstore. If you were one of the many to stop in for the party, you noticed the sparkle in Debbie’s eyes. That pride and passion for her book store has always set Miss Debbie apart from others in the community. She not only runs the small business, but she is a staple in this community for all her endless philanthropic endeavors, as well as for her infectious spirit.  Whether you’re a small child picking out your first book or a retired person needing something to ignite your imagination, Debbie will walk you through the joys of reading. She never is too busy or overwhelmed to offer her expertise to those in need. In many ways she is our little bookstore fairy, sprinkling her fairy dust magic to conjure the magic she feels for the written world to all those who meet her.  Just a few years ago during the shutdown from the Pandemic, Debbie was one of the saviors for the boredom and loneliness. Her doors were open to offer not only books, but games and activities for the entire family. She has always been an accommodating angel, by delivering her books to those who found the downtown construction too daunting to conquer or to recommend novels to get you out of your slump.  I’ll admit my favorite part of Debbie and The Bookstore is to sit down in the chair opposite her desk and listen to her recall her favorite memories and anecdotes. Her storytelling is bar none one of the greatest gifts she grants to her audience of friends, family, and customers on a daily basis. There are some people you meet in this world who just radiate goodness. And we are so lucky as a community to have one such soul leading the helm of the downtown businesses.  We wish Debbie another successful 40+ years of business! But more importantly, we want her to never forgot that this community has a lifeblood and it’s because of her. That selfless and positive contribution inspires all those she meets. Don’t ever lose that sparkle, Debbie!

Construction Look Ahead: In Dillon on Interchange Road, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and L & J Construction Group LLC will pour one lane of the new bridge deck the week of April 29, weather permitting. The new concrete will need to cure for 7 days. Drivers can expect temporary traffic lights and one-way traffic with minor delays. A 14-ft width restriction remains in place.

From Brock Myllymaki Hello Everyone,  We will be hosting the Dillon Invite track meet on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 am. I am looking for volunteer workers to help run the finish line and field events. If you are around, I would greatly appreciate any help you can provide. If you know of any students who might be interested, please send them my way.  Food and drinks will be provided throughout the day! Please let me know if you have any interest in helping and I hope to see you all there.

The Dillon Beavers were on the road this Thursday afternoon taking on the Butte Central Maroons. The Beavers would take an 11 to 0 win over the Maroons.   The Beavers would get on the scoreboard in the first with a triple from Trenton Moreni. Keyen Nash singled, scoring a run as well.   The Beavers would rack up seven runs in the third inning. Trenton Moreni would draw a walk, scoring one run, an error scored another run, Marcus Lagunas singled, scoring a run, and another error would score two more runs for the Beavers, Andrew Bartlome would ground out, scoring a run, and Sawyer Tacket singled, scoring in a run.   Sawyer Tackett pitched for the Beavers. Tackett surrendered only one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out four and walking three.   The Beavers collected seven walks in the game. Cohen Hartman and Trenton Moreni led the team with two walks each. The Beavers turned two double plays in the game with zero errors. Marcus Lagunas had the most chances in the field with five.   The Beavers will take on Stevensville this Saturday at 1 PM at Ray Lynch field in Dillon.

We had an awesome weekend at District Music Festival!  I'm so proud of all of our band kids and all of their hard work!  All ensembles received superior ratings and will be heading on to State (Symphonic Band also received superior ratings, but does not travel on due to size)!  All students who participated in at least one thing outside of their required major performing group (35 students of 38) will be attending State for at least one entry.  I am so excited for them and all they've already accomplished!! Katie Raffety Ensembles receiving a superior rating and their participants: Choir Results! District Music Festival Results Good Morning All, Choir Students enjoyed a wonderful District music Festival Experience last week, April 18-20.  I am extremely proud of them. They practiced diligently and are eager learners. Though we have small numbers, we have mighty great musicians:) Treble Chorus/Teen Tones and Men’s Chorus received Superior Ratings for their Performances and Sight-Reading. They were highly praised for their  Sight Reading abilities.  I am so proud of them! Large ensembles do not go on to State Music Festival, but students must participate in them to be able to go on to State in a Solo or Ensemble, if they receive a Superior rating.  Carolyn Van Slyke TREBLE CHORUS:SUPERIOR   BELLIS, ELLAMAY BURTON, BRIANA CARLISLE, HANNAH COWAN, KAELYN CURRIE, TANIA DIMICK, NICOLE FERGUSON, SHERIDAN HALES, KYRAH HAUCK, RAELYNN HOUSEL, DELAINEY HUXTABLE, MARY JOHNSON, CARLI JORGENSEN, ALEXCIS KAILEY, OLIVIA KENEALEY, LEAH LOVAAS, EMMA PAPE, LACEY PFLIEGER, AMELIA PILON, KAYCEE PORTER, RONNIE ROEHL, AVERY ROGNSTAD, FAITH ZEREN, AUDREY MEN’S CHORUS:SUPERIOR DANSIE, WINSTON DORSEY, CJ HARTMAN, COHEN HOLT, GUY