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UMW Sports Press Release The Frontier Conference released the 2023-24 Men's and Women's Basketball Preseason All-Conference teams and polls this week. The Bulldog women's basketball team was selected to finish fourth. The men's team was selected to finish last in the polls. Bulldog Women's Basketball senior Jordan Sweeney was named to the preseason all-conference team. Sweeney, a junior from Oakley, Calif., joined the Bulldogs last season after spending three seasons at Idaho State University. Sweeney was quick to make an impact, earning all-conference and All-American honors last season. She was also named Frontier Conference Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-Conference honors after she averaged 13.1 points per game, 3.7 assists per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and shot 43.1 percent from the field. She was named to the NAIA Women's Basketball Championship All-Tournament Team. Men's Basketball Preseason Poll 1st Montana Tech (5) 25 points 2nd Rocky Mountain (1) 21 points 3rd MSU-Northern 16 points 4th Providence 12 points 5th Carroll College 9 points 6th Montana Western 7 points Women's Basketball Preseason Poll 1st Carroll College (5) 25 points 2nd Providence (1) 19 points 2nd Rocky Mountain 19 points 4th Montana Western 12 points 4th MSU-Northern 9 points 6th Montana Tech 7 points Full List - The preseason all-conference teams were selected by the league's coaches who were not allowed to vote for their own players. After the preseason Player of the Year, the preseason all-conference team is listed in alphabetical order by player's school. 2023-2024 Women's Basketball Preseason Players of the Year Jamie Pickens, Carroll College, 6-2, graduate student forward; Helena, Mont. 2023-2024 Women's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team Morgan Baird, Rocky Mountain College, 5-11, junior forward; Coquille, Ore. Maddy Dixon, Providence, 6-0, senior center; Pomeroy, Wash. Kyndall Keller, Carroll College, 5-9, senior guard; Havre, Mont. Ashlee Maldonado, Providence, 5-7, graduate student guard; Sunnyside, Wash. Jordan Sweeney, Montana Western, 5-7, senior guard; Oakley, Calif. 2023-2024 Men's Basketball Preseason Player of the Year: Caleb Bellach, Montana Tech, 6-7, senior forward; Manhattan, Mont. 2023-2024 Men's Basketball Preseason All-Conference Team Andrew Cook, Carroll College, 6-4, junior guard; Huntington Beach, Calif. Davien Harris-William, Providence, 6-0, senior guard; Tacoma, Wash. Kael Robinson, Rocky Mountain College, 6-7, senior guard, Hamilton, New Zealand Maxim Stephens, Rocky Mountain College, 6-9, senior forward, Hamilton, New Zealand Asa Williams, Montana Tech, 6-6, senior forward, Solon, Ohio

From Beaverhead FFA teacher Caleb Igo This was a huge year for the NILE, maybe one of the best-attended events I've ever seen. Over 1100 4H & FFA members representing 124 FFA chapters and 4H clubs from 9 western states competed Monday and Tuesday in the Livestock Judging, Veterinary Science, Ag Sales & Service, and Horse Judging events. This really was the best of the best from our part of the country. Vet Science - 2nd place team, consisting of Maddy Broksle, Taylor Yecny, Clancy Setzer, and Katie Johnson all placing in the top 20 individually. Jr FFA Livestock - 7th place team consisting of Kenndyl Meine (1st individual), Bridget Lovaas, Ashlyn Burk, Eli Johnson, & Madison Ward Sr FFA Livestock - 13th place team consisting of Katie Johnson (4th individual), Savanna Freitas, Parker Dixon, & Rowdy Mattison Ag Sales - 17th place team consisting of Ryleigh Plovanic (3rd individual), Josi Ward, Asher Burch, & Tucker Sitz Horse Judging - 19th place team consisting of Katie Johnson (2nd individual), Scarlett Garrison, Nona Wagoner, and Madison Ward. The picture below is from the Livestock Judging contest on Monday, where we had just over 600 contestants alone!

Local author releases new book Local author, Cherie Lewis will be signing copies of her debut book, Never Say Uncle: A Novel based on a True Story from 1:00-3:00 on Saturday, October 21st. Lewis has created a captivating read that is a page-turner and a book that will be hard to put down. Being as intensely private as she is talented, she shares her inspiring story like no one else can, giving the reader the ride of a lifetime as she desperately searches for her life's purpose. This is a story told with bravery, insight, integrity, and the unwavering desire to survive. Never Say Uncle is a story of never giving up and never giving in and never surrendering to the enemy within. The author takes you to the dark side, revealing how the main character, a barefooted little girl in pigtails, escapes the wrath of childhood abuse, becoming a mighty warrior battling to keep control of her life after love, loss, and heartache. The author takes you on a journey from overcoming obstacles of being victimized to becoming a survivor from the enemy that had taken a solemn oath to keep her from harm's way. From the very beginning, the writer shares the tale of a family of tortured souls and the brave young girl who must fight against the disloyal protector and untrustworthy guardians of her childhood, only to escape into the arms of a self-proclaimed mountain man, falling into a world of bitterness, anger, and despair as she jumps out of the frying pan and into the fire. From the first page to the last, the author does not disappoint. This book is an inspiration to women all over the world fighting to defend against child abuse. Please call 683-6807 if you have any questions or would like to reserve a copy of the book.

Beaverhead Search and Rescue News Submitted by: Mel Rice-Public Relations Officer The Beaverhead Search and Rescue was called out for a second night in a row on Tuesday October 11, 2023. Initially the fire department had been paged for a vehicle fire on Gallagher Mountain, southwest of Dillon. When the fire department could not reach the incident because of road conditions, the BVHD SAR unit was paged to go rescue the individual whose vehicle was burning. The page was received at 8:44 PM for members with all-terrain vehicles to go up on Gallagher Mountain to retrieve the young man. The weather was very inclement with rain in the lower elevations and snow at the elevation of the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was from Billings and was out scouting for elk when he saw his jeep had caught on fire. He called 911 for help. The young man indicated he would stay with the vehicle until help arrived. After the fire had burned itself out and because of the cold wet weather and because all of his clothes had just been destroyed, the cold wet individual decided to walk down the road to stay warm and meet the rescue teams. Hasty team 1, comprised of Zane Woods and Trevor Hyland, was dispatched to the fire location at 9:28 PM. Approximately 20 minutes later a second hasty team, made up of John Helle and Shawn Ishler, was sent to the same location to aide in bringing the burned vehicle’s owner off the mountain. When team 1 arrived at the vehicle at 10:14 PM there was no one to be found. They started trying to figure out which direction the man had gone. The owner who had started walking out took a wrong turn and watched his rescuers drive by at a distance. At that time he started walking cross country to the right road and reached it just as team two made it to his location at 10:48 PM. All parties left the vehicle on the mountain and returned to town at 11:50 PM. Incident commanders on the rescue were Lawrence Morrisroe and Taylor Grover. Other members working the command center were Joe Reyes and Jamie Trivette. After each incident that your S&R is involved with we like to remind people to be prepared both physically and equipment wise. This is a great example of an individual being completely prepared and yet lost everything he had and was consequently caught out in the elements without necessary clothing for the weather conditions by no fault of his own. It is assumed that the young man stopped his vehicle in an area with heavy long grasses which were against the catalytic converter of the jeep. Because of the dryness of the grass and the heat from the converter, it all ignited burning the vehicle completely. The grasses in Beaverhead County are very healthy and dry at this point. Please recognize this potential for fire ignition and park your vehicles in responsible locations. With hunting season opening this weekend, do take care, be prepared, and stay aware. Last year we had the same weather leading into open day and ended the day with multiple inches and in some cases feet of snow. Please be vigilant in what you are doing. “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

Thursday October 19th, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. City Council Chambers Special Planning Board Meeting AGENDA A. Call Meeting to Order B. Review/Recommendation of the Proposed Love’s Truck Stop Project Site Plan C. Public Comment on items of significant public interest not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. D. 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, Larry Volkening, Dan Nye

The University of Montana Western kicked off their Bank of Commerce Performing Arts series for the 2023-2024 season Monday night, October 16. Their first selection was the 21st Annual 10 Minute Play Festival, a community favorite to showcase the talents of the Honors and Theater students of UMW. Like in past performances, the audience was treated to an eclectic mix of short plays, varying from thought provoking pre-recorded screenplays to hilarious live action sketches. The entire production lasted roughly an hour and was well worth it. With seven original stories, the students demonstrated their skills from beginning to end. The writing, the producing, and the acting really illuminated the depth and calculated ease of what it means to create something original. From the quirky first play, Magecraft Stagecraft, to the altruistic production in Bad Script, the layers of the film industry were laid bare to the audience. Hot topic issues like the Writers Strike, Artificial Intelligence in the media, and the parallels between our world and those fictitious worlds playing out in movies and television left you with a perplexion you may not have anticipated from the minds of tomorrow. However, their fresh takes on these subject matters took you on a journey and provided a sense of hope in an otherwise daunting arena. The extravagance, and many times ridiculous, nature of the media was at the forefront of all the selections. Yet the behind the scenes tales featured in Stagecraft and The Hero’s Journey had the audience both laughing and engaged at the preposterousness we have found our society in. The night ended with Monster Mash, a fun and lighthearted piece, that was both visually fun and a riot from start to finish. Though each play was short and sweet, the seven entries told a compelling story from start to finish. The bright, young minds of tomorrow showed they are up for the challenge of creating strong, dynamic works of art, and we, as a community, are excited to see where the future takes them. Be sure to check out the other showings of the 10 Minute Play Festival Tuesday, October 17th at 1:00 and 7:30pm and on Wednesday, 18th, at 1:00pm. You won’t be sorry you did! Get your tickets here .

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was first detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Montana in spring 2022. While HPAI cases in wild birds did decline over the summer, there are detections of new cases in parts of the U.S., including Montana again this fall. HPAI viruses are extremely infectious and fatal to poultry and some species of wild birds. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is continuing to monitor the situation by testing wild birds that display symptoms consistent with HPAI infection. Some waterfowl species carry and transmit the virus without developing symptoms. Other wild bird species are highly susceptible and are likely to die from infection. In Montana, various duck species are most likely to carry the virus without symptoms, while geese and raptors have been the most common wild birds to die from the virus. The virus is also highly fatal to domestic poultry, including chickens, ducks and turkeys. Human infections with bird flu viruses are rare but can occur, usually after close contact with infected birds. The current risk to the general public from bird flu viruses is low; however, it is important to remember that risk depends on exposure, and people with more exposure might have a greater risk of infection. Although the CDC considers risk of HPAI spread to humans to be very low, Montanans should take precautions when handling harvested game birds or any sick or dead bird they find. Whenever possible, avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife. Even if a bird is not suspected to have died from a contagious disease, gloves should always be worn if a dead animal must be handled for disposal. Raptors are susceptible to HPAI and are typically exposed via eating infected birds. The general recommendation for falconers is to avoid hunting and/or feeding wild birds, particularly waterfowl, during the outbreak. Enhanced biosecurity practices with enhanced cleaning and limiting contact with wild birds or birds from other facilities is also warranted. Sick falcons should be promptly reported to a veterinarian and be quarantined from other birds in the facility. Bird hunters should follow these simple precautions when processing or handling wild game: Do not harvest or handle wild birds that are obviously sick or found dead. Wear disposable latex or rubber gloves while cleaning game or cleaning bird feeders. Clean game birds outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke while cleaning game. Avoid contact between people, equipment and materials that have been in contact with wild birds and backyard poultry flocks to avoid bringing the virus back to your flock. Wash hands with soap and water or alcohol wipes immediately after handling game or cleaning bird feeders. Wash tools and work surfaces used to clean game birds with soap and water, then disinfect with a 10 percent solution of chlorine bleach—one part chlorine bleach to 10 parts water. Separate raw meat, and anything it touches, from cooked or ready-to-eat foods to avoid contamination. Cook game meat thoroughly to an internal temperature of at least 165°F. Poultry owners should maintain separation between wild birds and domestic poultry. Bird feeders should not be kept near poultry and should be cleaned regularly with a 10 percent bleach solution. Disposable gloves should be worn when cleaning bird feeders. For more information on AI in wild birds, visit fwp.mt.gov/conservation/diseases/avian-influenza , or visit the USGS website at www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/avian-influenza-surveillance .

October 18th , 2023 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MINUTES 1. Accept October 4 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS C. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Citizens’ Requests D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board – Diane Armstrong, Council Member; Lori Canady, Library Director 2. Attorney – Sky S. Jones 3. Planning Board- Don Hand, Dan Nye a. Accept October 5 th Meeting Minutes i. Discuss/Recommend Tully Springs Amended Final Plat 4. Zoning Commission – Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt a. Accept September 26 th , 2023 Public Hearing Transcription – Title 17 Changes b. Accept September 26 th , 2023 Public Hearing Transcript – West Side Zoning c. Accept September 26 th , 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes 5. Board of Adjustments – Mary Jo O’Rourke, Stephen Sievert 6. Director of Operations -- Todd Hazelbaker 7. Police Department – Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez 8. Fire Department -- Fire Chief, BJ Klose 9. City Court – Judge Virginia Cook a. Accept September 2023 City Court Report 10. Treasurer – Karen Kipp 11. Tree Board a. Accept May 2nd, 2023 Meeting Minutes E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Raymond Graham 2. Finance Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Dan Nye 3. Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Raymond Graham 4. Health and Welfare – Diane Armstrong, Chair; George Johnston, Stephen Sievert 5. Cemetery Committee – George Johnston, Chair; Stephen Sievert, Diane Armstrong a. Approve October 10 th , 2023 Meeting Minutes 6. Parks Committee –Stephen Sievert, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Diane Armstrong 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Stephen Sievert, Dan Nye 8. Street and Alley Committee –Dan Nye, Chair; Don Hand, Russ Schwandt a. Approve October 2 nd , 2023 Meeting Minutes 9. Water and Sewer Committee –Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, George Johnston a. October 10 th , 2023 Meeting Minutes 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.

After an impressive record-breaking weekend, Montana Western defensive lineman Tanner Harrell earned ERCK Hotels Frontier Conference Player of the Week honors. This is the second time in Harrell’s career and the second week in a row that the Bulldogs earned a defensive player of the week honor. Harrell broke the Montana Western career tackle for loss record (37.5) after he recorded a total of 3.5 in last weekend’s game against Rocky Mountain College. He also added 1.5 sacks with a total of six tackles.

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare announces it has formed a partnership with Senior Life Solutions. Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging. Individuals may benefit from the Barrett Hospital & HealthCare’s Senior Life Solutions program if they are experiencing any of the following common indicators or triggers of depression and anxiety. • Anxiety • Changes in appetite • Depression • Difficulty sleeping • Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks • Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness • Lost a spouse or close family member • Loss of energy • Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities • Recently experienced a traumatic event Barrett Hospital & HealthCare will soon be offering the Senior Life Solutions program to Southwest Montana residents. The professional staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, a licensed therapist, a registered nurse, and other healthcare professionals. “In our most recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) report, mental health is one of the main concerns of our rural community,” shared Taylor Rose, Chief Executive Officer of Barrett Hospital & HealthCare. “We are continuing to prioritize mental health support, by increasing available mental health resources dedicated to the emotional well-being of the older adults in the community who are struggling with depression and anxiety.” “The Senior Life Solutions program will help improve the lives of older adults in the community who may be struggling with their mental health. Our team’s knowledge of mental health and older adults will help Barrett Hospital & HealthCare serve a population that is often overlooked by providing a service specific to them,” says Julia Sugg, MSN, RN, Program Director. After being assessed, older adults can meet up to three times per week for a group therapy session. Individual sessions are also available, as well as teletherapy services offered by phone or computer. Anyone can make a referral to the Senior Life Solutions program, this includes self, family members, physicians, or other healthcare professionals. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 406-683-3145. Staff will begin seeing patients on October 23rd, and the Senior Life Solutions program is located at 90 MT Hwy 91 S., Dillon, Montana 59725. About Senior Life Solutions Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). Founded in 2003, PMC is a leading behavioral healthcare management company focused on addressing the needs of rural and underserved communities. PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 30 states. The company's services provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health problems. For more information, visit www.seniorlifesolutions.com . About Barrett Hospital & HealthCare: Established in 1922, Barrett Hospital & HealthCare is a non-profit Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and medical clinic provider in Dillon, Montana. Based on The Chartis Center’s Rural Hospital Performance Index, the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has recognized Barrett Hospital & HealthCare as a Top 20 CAH five times. For more information, visit www.barretthospital.org .

The Montana Department of Commerce announces the reopening of application submissions for the Montana Manufacturing Automation Loan Program . This initiative, conducted in collaboration with lending institutions, is designed to assist Montana manufacturers who are seeking to automate or modernize their existing operations, enabling them to upskill their current workforce, which fosters more productivity and efficiency. Scott Osterman, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, underscored the program's significance, stating, "The Montana Manufacturing Automation Loan Program represents a pivotal step in supporting Montana's manufacturing enterprises. By offering financial support for equipment upgrades and expansions, we're empowering businesses to reach new heights of productivity and innovation." Noreen Firearms, LLC , a program participant, highlighted its impact. Owner Phillip Noreen said, "The Montana Department of Commerce's automation loan has been a game-changer for Noreen Firearms. With the acquisition of our state-of-the-art five-axis mill and robot integration system, we've transformed our manufacturing processes. This investment has not only boosted our productivity, but also highlights the incredible potential of human-automation synergy." To access the application and guidelines, visit this link . The Montana Manufacturing Automation Loan Program is administered by the Montana Department of Commerce's Business MT Division, which is dedicated to fostering the growth of innovative industries in Montana and to facilitating commerce throughout the state. For more information, visit business.mt.gov .

Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events this month to train hunters how to collect samples from their harvested animals for chronic wasting disease testing. These events will include information on how to collect and submit testing samples, how to properly dispose of animal carcasses, and other information hunters should know about CWD management in Montana. Hunters are welcome but not required to bring their own harvested animals and tools for collecting samples, if available. Such tools include gloves, a knife, forceps or similar tools. The first training will be held in the large parking lot at FWP’s Butte Area Resource Office, 1820 Meadowlark Lane, on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The second training will be at FWP’s Dillon office, 730 N. Montana St., on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The third event will be on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at FWP’s Dillon office, 730 N. Montana St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to CWD training for hunters, trick-or-treaters are welcome. CWD is a fatal disease that infects members of the deer family, including elk, moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Hunting is the primary tool for monitoring and managing CWD. Although CWD testing is voluntary in Montana, samples from hunter-harvested deer, elk and moose are critical to FWP’s understanding of this fatal disease. CWD testing is free, and there are multiple options for submitting samples. FWP and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services strongly recommend that hunters receive a negative CWD test result before taking their harvested deer, elk or moose to a meat processor or food bank. For more information on CWD management and resources for hunters, visit fwp.mt.gov/CWD .

The Montana Western football team (5-1, 3-1) defeated the Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears (3-4, 1-4) by a score of 27-20 this afternoon on Vigilante Field. Bulldog defensive lineman Tanner Harrell broke the Montana Western career tackle for loss record (37.5) after he recorded a total of two in the game and 1.5 sacks. He now has a career total of 38 and will continue to add to the total on the season. “Poorly done and disappointing that we would come out and play so poorly after such a good win at Montana Tech last week,” Head Coach Ryan Nourse said. “If we were playing Monopoly, we got a get out of jail free card. We will use that and we have got a mountain to climb next week and make some really good improvements so we can get back to playing a cleaner, directed, and focused game.” How it Happened The Battlin’ Bears were the first to put points on the scoreboard, hitting back-to-back field goals on their first two drives. RMC kicker Austin Drake put it through the uprights from both the 34 and the 35-yard line. The Bulldog offense saw little success in the first quarter, putting just 36 yards of total offense together. At the start of the second quarter, Bulldog kicker John Mears hit a field goal of his own for the Bulldogs with 9:10 remaining in the half. Down 6-3, Bulldog runningback Jake Humphrey broke out a 35-yard rush to put the Bulldogs in favorable field position. A few plays following, Michael Palandri threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Eli Nourse for the first touchdown of the game to push the Bulldogs to a 10-6 lead with 3:36 left in the first half. On the following drive, Bulldog defensive back Aiden Prado picked off Battlin’ Bears quarterback Graedyn Buell to bring the UMW offense back on the field. The pair of Palandri and Humphrey rushed for 34 yards on back-to-back plays, putting the Bulldogs on the Rocky 15-yard line. The scoring drive was capped off by a touchdown rush from Humphrey to take a 17-6 lead into the half. Despite an unsuccessful first drive of the second half, the Bulldog defense forced RMC to punt following a big sack from Tanner Harrell on third down to fuel a UMW scoring drive. Mears would hit his second field goal of the game on a 34-yard kick. Up 20-6 heading into the fourth, the Bulldog defense stopped Rocky Mountain short of a touchdown on the 1-yard line and forced a turnover on fourth down. With 8:02 left in the game, Bulldog runningback Pete Gibson broke out a 61-yard touchdown rush to push the Bulldogs up 27-6. On the following drive, Rocky capitalized on a 31-yard touchdown pass to Joseph Dwyer to close the gap to 27-13. The Battlin’ Bears followed up on the next Bulldog offensive drive with a forced UMW fumble. They then marched down the field to score on a 24-yard pass to Dwyer with 1:55 left in the game. Holding a slim 27-20 lead with under two minutes to play, the Bulldogs claimed a pair of first downs to seal the victory behind a pass to Nourse and a rush from Palandri. Notables • Bulldog defensive lineman Harrell broke the Montana Western tackle for loss record after he recorded a total of two in the game and 1.5 sacks. He now has a career total of 38 and will continue to add to the total on the season. • Reese Artz picked up two sacks on the way to a team total of 10 tackles for loss. Artz trails Harrell’s record by three tackles for loss. • The UMW offense totaled 401 yards of offense, with 242 rushing yards as a team. Gibson was the leading man, rushing for 128 yards and a touchdown. • Palandri passed for 159 yards and a touchdown. Nourse led the receiving corps with 90 yards in the air and a touchdown. • Kameron Rauser totaled 11 tackles, with two tackles for loss and a sack. • The Bulldogs struggled behind 10 penalties for 93 yards in the game. Up Next The Bulldogs will hit the road to play first year Frontier Conference opponent Arizona Christian University (2-4). Kickoff will be at 8pm MT in Glendale, Ariz.

Judiciary Committee Meeting ~ Agenda ~ Tuesday, October 17 th , 2023 4:00 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Beaverhead Search & Rescue Agreement 3. Discuss Chapter 8.20 Vegetation 4. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 5. Adjourn Committee Members: Dan Nye (Chair); Raymond Graham; Diane Armstrong

Beaverhead Search and Rescue News Submitted by Mel Rice: Public Relations Officer On the evening of October 10, 2023, the Beaverhead Search and Rescue was paged to search for two 72 year old gentlemen. The page for search managers went out at approximately 9:15 PM. The two elderly men left town the morning of the 10th with the intent of walking off the Black Mountain road and hiking to the summit of Baldy Mountain. After spending the day on the mountain, their energy and stamina had run out. The two men sat down and rested waiting for assistance to show up and help them get off Baldy. Beaverhead Search and Rescue deployed 5 teams to the field to assist in the search for the two assumed lost individuals. The 5 teams were sent to different areas around Black Mountain and Baldy Mountain. Areas that were identified as possible find locations were the Black Mountain road, Dyce Creek, Estler Creek above Kelly Reservoir, Argenta area, and the Baldy Mountain Trailhead. At 10:35 a Deputy Sheriff located the individuals’ truck as well as foot prints heading up the trail in the direction of Baldy Mountain. At 11: 59 PM, search teams met up with the deputy and formulated a plan to search the mountain for the two missing individuals. At approximately 1:48 AM the missing subjects were located by Team 2 made up of Nathan Freeman and Dusty Crowe. They made assessments of the individuals’ health and physical condition. It was determined one of the individuals would walk off the mountain and the second individual would need assistance to get down. Around 2:00 AM Dusty started the decent off the mountain. Nathan built a fire and stayed with the other party member who was experiencing extreme knee and leg pain. Teams 2 and 5, Julia Clark, Adam Norlander, Alex Dunn, and Trent Cottom headed up the trail with the rescue mule and chain saws to cut open the trail to bring the second member off the mountain. All rescue teams and the two overdue gentlemen arrived back in town at approximately 6:30 AM. Other individuals participating in the search were: Team 3 Smittie Smith and James Matthews, Team 4 Clint Rouse and Parke Scott and Jason Erickson who served as incident commander for the search and eventual rescue of the two men. At this time the BVHD SAR unit would like to remind everyone going out to enjoy our beautiful country to be prepared for any and all possible situations. Have proper clothing with you, proper equipment, and be in your best physical condition possible. Weather this time of year is at best very unpredictable. Please be careful out there and take care of yourselves. “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

The Butte Veterans’ Home has a Foundation that handles donations for resident Veterans. That foundation is operated by Trustees appointed by each of the 6 counties who sent veterans to deliberate the issue of where to locate the Veterans’ Home. Beaverhead County needs to appoint a new trustee. To be considered you must be a veteran who is willing to attend meetings at the Veterans’ Home in Butte about once a month. If you are interested in being appointed or in more information, please contact a leader of the VFW or the Legion Post, or me. Thomas W. Straugh, PhD. CAPT USN (Ret.) 406 683-2155