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BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DILLON ROTARY WEDNESDAY The Dillon Rotarians will conduct their business meeting on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary should come at noon to be a guest for lunch. The Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 203 East Glendale St. For more information, email John O’Brien at john@highpeaksfcu.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org.

Alder Creek Size: 10,624 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 7 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 308 Alder Creek Fire: As the Alder Creek and Christensen fires continue to grow toward each other, crews work to complete indirect fireline from the northeast corner of the fires edge to the Christiansen Creek/Hwy 43 intersection. Engines will chip materials along Forest Road 73, maintain and exercise structure protection systems in the area, and enhance plans for primary, alternate, and contingency control lines and features. Trail Creek Size: 35,111 Acres Containment: 0% Location: 20 miles west of Wisdom, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 180 Trail Creek Fire: Scattered rain fell within the fire area on Sunday creating a hazardous work environment for fire personnel and causing work to slow. Today, crews will complete dozer line prep on the southeast end, continue road work and insert a third Timber Taskforce along the northwest perimeter. The Structure Group will prep the west side of Highway 93. Christensen Size: 7,911 Acres Containment: 0% Location: 12 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 16, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: Crews continue preparation of indirect fire line both by hand and with heavy equipment, complete chipping operations along Forest Road 73, and identify primary, alternate and contingency lines for suppression efforts. Dozers are making progress around the fire, how ever productivity may slow due to storms over the fire area today. Black Mountain Size: 1,038 Acres Containment: 0% Location: 13 miles south of Jackson, MT Start Date: July 17, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 88 Black Mountain Fire: Crews will patrol the fire perimeter to address potential hotspots, strengthen and improve line, complete accountable property tracking, and identify needs for chipping operations. Firefighters continue to improve the Selway Creek Road to the east as well as prep the Snowshoe Hare Road with hand tools and heavy equipment such as masticators. Weather: All four fires received moisture from storms over the area. Temperatures will remain in the mid-70’s with relative humidities of 40-50%. Expect thunderstorm activity and a flash flood warning this afternoon and through tonight. Major Closures: Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alert for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT Road Report website MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile for current conditions. Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek. Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South VanHouten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes, May Creek and Divide Bridge Campgrounds are closed. Forest Closure orders are in effect for all four fires. Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Closures Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis NF Closures Smoke: Montana air quality alert for Beaverhead County: http://todaysair.mt.gov Idaho air pollution forecast for Lemhi County: https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map Evacuations: Beaverhead County Sheriff has Stage 1 Evacuation Orders in effect for Alder Creek Community, Southside of Hwy 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie Bridge, and the westside of Pioneer Scenic Byway from airport to Harriet Lou Road Beaverhead Sheriff. Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted residences in threatened areas on the west side of the Trail Creek Fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208-756-8980. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect for SW Montana: https://www.mtfireinfo.org Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Central ID: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire- management/fire-restrictions-finder/

Due to extensive Fire activity to the west on the Christensen Fire, it is necessary declare Stage 1 Evacuations in the Following area; Highway 43 from Mile Marker 35 to the County Line at Mile Marker 41.5. This includes the residents on Doolittle Creek Road and North Doolittle Creek Road. This Stage 1 Evacuation is from August 1, 2021 until further notice. A Deputy from Beaverhead County has been in the area making notifications in regards to this status change. STAGE 1-ALERT & WARNING There is a high probability of the need for evacuation. Law Enforcement personnel/representatives will attempt to make personal visits to each residence and business in the threatened area. Some residents, primarily those with special health needs or other concerns, should relocate during this stage of evacuation. Please remember that Beaverhead County is under Stager two fire restrictions.

The Northern Rockies Coordination Group (NRCG) and collaborating federal, state, and local agencies are launching a new website to keep Montanans and our visitors updated on current fire restriction information. “We have a personal responsibility to each another and our communities to take measures to prevent wildfire starts,” Governor Gianforte said. “We have several counties already in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, and this website is a great tool for Montanans to stay informed and protect their loved ones.” The new website hosts a geospatial map that depicts the specific fire restrictions order or proclamation for each federal, state, tribal, and local jurisdiction in Montana. Stage 1 and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are designed to limit human-caused activities that commonly start wildfires, such as campfires, smoking, or other activities that generate sparks. “Every Montanan is impacted by longer, more severe wildfire seasons,” said Amanda Kaster, DNRC Director. “Because we are all impacted by wildfire, we are all also responsible for proactively preparing and equipping our communities to reduce wildfire risk and mitigate its potential impacts.” Visit the website HERE.

Alder Creek Size: 10,624 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 7 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 299 Alder Creek Fire: The Alder and Christensen fires continue to grow and are expected to join in the near term. Crews will enhance and monitor burnout depth ahead of the main fire and scout additional control features and contingency line placement for feasibility. Structure protection continues to be a priority. Christensen Size: 7,828 Acres Containment: 0% Location: 12 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 16, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: The Christensen Fire will remain active today in steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain, growing closer to connecting with the Alder Fire. Firefighters will scout the northern side of the fire for interior control features to utilize to limit growth. Structure protection will continue in Bear Gulch and along Highway 73 and crews will conduct burnouts if conditions are favorable. Trail Creek Size: 35,111 Acres Containment: 0% Location: 20 miles west of Wisdom, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 180 Trail Creek Fire: Work will continue with handline construction and heavy equipment mastication of fuels with approximately 4 miles of prep remaining along the Lost Trail Road. The Structure Group will improve protection measures in and around communities and firefighters remain available for Initial Attack responsibilities as needed. Black Mountain Size: 1,038 Acres Containment: 0% Location: 13 miles south of Jackson, MT Start Date: July 17, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 74 Black Mountain Fire: Crews and heavy equipment will continue to prep, hold and improve indirect line and patrol the fire perimeter. Fire has not impacted the community near Skinner Meadows or its related infrastructure. Minimal fire activity is anticipated today. Weather: Significant monsoonal moisture is expected beginning today, which will bring increased moisture to the fire area. Temperatures will cool into the 70’s as a weather pattern change approaches bringing relative humidities of 30-40%, thunderstorm activity and flash flood potential. Major Closures: Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alert for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT Road Report website MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile for current conditions. Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek. Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South VanHouten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes, May Creek and Divide Bridge Campgrounds are closed. Forest Closure orders are in effect for all three fires. Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Closures Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis NF Closures Smoke: Montana air quality alert for Beaverhead County: http://todaysair.mt.gov Idaho air pollution forecast for Lemhi County: https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect for SW Montana: https://www.mtfireinfo.org Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Central ID: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/firemanagement/fire-restrictions-finder/ Evacuations: Beaverhead County Sheriff has Stage 1 Evacuation Orders in effect for Alder Creek Communi- ty, Southside of Hwy 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie Bridge, and the westside of Pioneer Scenic Byway from airport to Harriet Lou Road Beaverhead Sheriff. Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted residences in threatened areas on the west side of the Trail Creek Fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208-756-8980.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Flash Flood Watch for A portion of southwest Montana, including the following area, Beaverhead. From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. Slow moving showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain may result in flash flooding, including debris flows from area burn scars. Backcountry roads, particularly vulnerable to flash flooding, may become impassable or cut off. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Alder Creek Alder Creek Size: 9,676 Acres Containment: 10% Total personnel: 278 Alder Creek Fire: Beginning today, July 31, 2021 at 8:00am, the Stage 2 evacuations for the residents of Alder Creek will be reduced to Stage 1. Humidity will continue to trend upward today. However, temperatures are expected to rise and winds may gust over 15 mph for the first time on this fire. Crews will prepare structures in Bear Gulch, along Highway 43 and west of Highway 73, improve containment lines, and continue firing operations near Bryant Creek. Firefighters will support efforts to repopulate the Alder Creek area residences. Christensen Size: 5,442 Acres Containment: 0% Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: Humidity will trend upward a few percent with warmer temperatures and drier conditions. Winds will turn southeast and gust 15-20 mph in the late afternoon. There is a 40% chance of thunderstorms in the area tomorrow. Firefighters will continue to identify potential control lines using old roads, creeks, and previous fire scars and also evaluate the probability of success of aerial ignitions in Stine Creek for use in the upcoming days. Engine crews will continue structure contingency planning for private homes along Hwy 43 corridor and indirect line on the southern end of the fire to Pattengail Creek. Trail Creek Size: 34,244 Acres Containment: 0% Total personnel: 191 Trail Creek Fire: Saturday will bring higher humidity with similar temperatures to the previous day. Winds will shift southeast and gust to 15-20 mph with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. Crews are working on line prep from Lost Trail to Rat Creek as well as utilizing previously prepared fuels treatments along the Gibbonsville Road to check and hold any potential fire movement in that direction. Heavy equipment are working on the west side to connect fuel breaks and the Structure Group will improve sprinkler systems. Firefighters remain available for Initial Attack responsibilities as needed. Black Mountain Size: 1,021 Acres Containment: 0% Total personnel: 78 Black Mountain Fire: Higher humidities and thunderstorms are expected within the fire area today. Crews will prep indirect line from Skinner Meadows to Bloody Dick Road and patrol the fire perimeter Weather: Today will bring higher humidities and slightly warmer temperatures around the fire areas. Wind gusts of 15-20 mph are expected in some areas and thunderstorms are expected. Major Closures: Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alert for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT Road Report website MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile for current conditions. Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek. -Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South VanHouten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes, May Creek and Divide Bridge Campgrounds are closed. Forest Closure orders are in effect for all three fires. Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Closures Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis NF Closures Smoke: Montana air quality alert for Beaverhead County: http://todaysair.mt.gov Idaho air pollution forecast for Lemhi County: https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect for SW Montana: https://www.mtfireinfo.org Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect for Central ID: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire -restrictions-finder/ Evacuations: Beaverhead County Sheriff has Stage 1 Evacuation Orders in effect for Alder Creek Community, Southside of Hwy 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie Bridge, and the westside of Pioneer Scenic Byway from airport to Harriet Lou Road Beaverhead Sheriff. Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted residences in threatened areas on the west side of the Trail Creek Fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208-756-8980.

Technically they could have been piles of scrap metal, but someone saw the potential in them, took them home, and babied them back to the former beauty these cars once were. The pandemic lockdowns have lifted this summer as it seems we have had a great deal of car shows in and around Dillon this year. Maybe that car collecting dust was finally able to get finished after a year of not being able to do anything. The car show to be held today is at The Den's parking lot. Sponsored by the Ruby Valley Street Iron. They will be going on all day until 3 PM then ending with a cruise through town. Drinks and lunch are available on site as well.

From Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office: Alder Creek Fire Evacuations On July 31, 2021 at 8:00 AM, the Stage 2 evacuations for the residents of Alder Creek will be scaled back to Stage 1. Stage-1 Alert and Warning is as follows; There is a high probability of the need for evacuation. Law Enforcement personnel/representatives will attempt to make personal visits to each residence and business in the threatened area. Some residents, primarily those with special health needs or other concerns, should relocate during this stage of evacuation. All other evacuations will remain in effect until further notice. Trail Creek Fire, On July 26, 2021 at approximately 5:00 PM, Beaverhead County Dispatch lost connection with the link that serves Emergency Services for the Big Hole Valley. The following day it determined that phone service was interrupted to the site. We believe that the fire in the area burnt through the lines. In order to establish emergency communication in the Valley a temporary radio system was installed at the Wisdom Fire Hall. This temporary system will remain in place until it is safe to complete an upgrade on the Butler Mountain site.

The University of Montana Western’s Office of Residence Life would like to invite the community of Dillon to volunteer and help kick off Orientation Weekend by helping new incoming students move into the residence halls on Friday, August 19. Shifts are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering for Move-In Day, please visit https://www.umwestern.edu/orientation/ and fill out the “Montana Western Moving Company Sign Up Form” to schedule a designated shift. If you have any questions, please contact Residence Life: 406-683-7565 or residencelife@umwestern.edu. All volunteers will receive a free Montana Western t-shirt and are invited to attend the New Student Welcome Extravaganza and BBQ on August 19 from 5-7 p.m. on the Mathews Hall lawn. Orientation will continue throughout the weekend with a series of events designed to familiarize new students with the Montana Western and Dillon community. Events include sessions about the Experience One program, an inspirational speaker, football scrimmage, community scavenger hunt, cornhole tournament, and much more. For the full schedule of events, please visit https://www.umwestern.edu/orientation/.

Alder Creek Size: 9,055 Acres Containment: 10% Total personnel: 271 Alder Creek Fire: Higher humidity on Thursday suppressed fire growth. On Friday, crews will be improving containment lines and utilizing strategic firing operations in the Alder Creek and Bryant Creek drainages on north edge of the fire and Deno Creek and Stine Creek drainages on the eastern edge along Pioneer Byway. Engine crews continue structure protection for residences along Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway. Trail Creek Size: 34,997 Acres Containment: 0% Total personnel: 192 Trail Creek Fire: On Thursday, higher humidity and water drops from a Type 1 helicopter helped minimize fire activity in the drainages west of the Continental Divide. On Friday, crews will continue to identify primary and secondary control lines and tie into previously completed fuel treatments above Gibbonsville. Engine crews will continue to support structure protection in Gibbonsville. Firefighters will improve the Lost Trail Rd on the northwest portion of the fire and the Foothills Rd along the southeast. Strategic firing operations will occur as needed. Christensen Size: 4,892 Acres Containment: 0% Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: On Friday, northeast winds will minimize fire growth to the north. Firefighters continue to identify potential control lines using old roads, creeks, and previous fire scars. Engine crews will continue structure contingency planning for private homes along Hwy 43 corridor. Black Mountain Size: 1,021 Acres Containment: 0% Total personnel: 75 Black Mountain Fire: The Southwest Area Team 1 assumed control of this fire today. Crews will be reinforcing indirect control lines around the fire. Engine crews are implementing a structure protection plan along Skinner Meadows Road. Weather: Today will bring winds out of northeast 5-10 MPH with gusts to 20 MPH. Temperatures will vary from upper 70’s on Black Mountain fire to upper 80’s on the other fires. Relative humidly will drop to 15-25%. Although less than Thursday, there is a chance of thunderstorms again today with possible winds of 30-40 mph. Major Closures: Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alert for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT Road Report website: MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile for current status. -Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek. -Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South VanHouten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes and May Creek Campgrounds are closed. -Forest Closure orders are in effect for all three fires. Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Closures Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis NF Closures Smoke: The MT air quality alert for Beaverhead County: http://todaysair.mt.gov ID Air Pollution Forecast for Lemhi County: https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect SW Montana: https://www.mtfireinfo.org Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect Central ID: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-restrictions-finder/ Evacuations: Beaverhead County Sheriff has Stage 2 Evacuation Orders in effect for Alder Creek Community, Southside of Hwy 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie Bridge, and the westside of Pioneer Scenic Byway from airport to Harriet Lou Road Beaverhead Sheriff Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted threatened residences on west side of Trail Creek fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208-756-8980.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The Wildland Fire Management Team will be setting up camp at Chris Kraft Park on Overland Road beginning Saturday, July 31st for the management of several fires in Beaverhead County. The park will be closed to the public and dog walkers during this time. Dog walkers can use the trail north of Chris Kraft Park.

Montana joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week August 1-7, 2021. The National Center for Appropriate Technology and the Montana Farmers Market Network encourages everyone to celebrate the “Bounty of the Big Sky” by shopping at local farmers markets this week and every week. Montana’s market managers voted on the statewide farmers market week slogan Bounty of the Big Sky to celebrate the food and artisanal crafts featured at farmers markets across the state. “National Farmers Market Week is a great time to bring attention to the bounty of locally grown products that can be purchased at farmers markets,” says Tammy Howard, Montana Farmers Market Network coordinator. “You can find a variety of products, including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, handmade soaps, beef, poultry, eggs, honey, and artisan crafts at farmers markets throughout the year in many communities.” Amid a global pandemic, farmers markets — like all other small businesses — have innovated to continue operations for the farmers and communities that depend on them. Market managers have been at the forefront of adapting rapid solutions and innovating to protect staff, customers, and community. When conventional food supply chains failed at the start of the pandemic, farmers markets and local food systems clearly displayed the resiliency of short supply chains and interest in local foods spiked nationwide. Now, farmers markets are headed into another year of building resilience in our community and bringing people together. There are more than 70 farmers markets in Montana according to the Montana Department of Agriculture. Of those, 24 accept SNAP benefits making fresh, locally produced products accessible to more Montanans. These farmers markets also participate in the Double SNAP Dollars Program which matches a customer’s SNAP benefit. The Double SNAP Dollars program has served nearly 6,400 Montanans and has recirculated more than $500,00 to local farmers, ranchers, and farmers markets. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets coordinated by the Farmers Market Coalition, a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports farmers markets nationwide. The Farmers Market Coalition has partnered with NCAT to coordinate a campaign that is centered around the essential role that farmers markets play in Montana’s local food systems and in developing local resilience in communities. “In the last year farmers market operators have gone to herculean lengths to keep their markets open and to protect their communities,” said Ben Feldman, Farmers Market Coalition Executive Director. “Throughout National Farmers Market Week 2021, we will be highlighting the vital work of farmers market operators across the nation that provide a space for communities to come together around shared values and work together to change our food system.” To find a farmers market near you visit AERO’s Abundant Montana Directory.

BEAVERHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD THURSDAY AUGUST 12 TH , 2021 COMMISSIONER’S CHAMBERS, COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:00 PM REGULAR MEETING AGENDA **All times are approximate** 10:00 A.M. Field trip to Weskamp 2 Subsequent Minor Sub., Xanthopoulos Minor Sub. 11:00 A.M. Field Trip to RTKC Major Sub. 12:00 P.M. Lunch 1:00 P.M. Minutes and Reports Minutes of July 14 th regular meeting Planning Board Member Reports Planner’s Report Public Comments & Questions 1:30 P.M. Weskamp 2 Subsequent Minor Subdivision Discussion and Action on the preliminary plat Public Comments and Questions 2:00 P.M Xanthopoulos Minor Subdivision Discussion and Action on the preliminary plat Public Comments and Questions (not required) 2:30 P.M. RTKC Ranch Major Subdivision Discussion and Action on the preliminary plat Public Comments and Questions 3:15 P.M. Quick Discussion on County Growth Policy 3:30 P.M. Public Comments & Questions of Non-Agenda Items Adjourn

It's the last weekend in July, it's been hotter than average but that hasn't stopped events from happening. This weekend is no exception and we have them all in one convenient place for you to find them. Friday, July 30th Great Harvest is Raising Dough! Swing by the Great Harvest in Dillon, MT, July 28 - 30 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.! The sales will benefit the Beaverhead EMS. Come by and meet our new bakery owners here for training. We are featuring our BBQ Chicken Melt, Popeye Bread and Burger Buns, Cheddar Garlic Jalapeno Bread and Burger Buns, Rhubarb Streusel Teacakes & Muffins, Salted Caramel Cookies, Lemon Bars, and all your favorites! We will be offering our full sandwich lineup. This month's special is the BBQ Chicken Melt sandwich. You can now order the full menu online. https://www.opendining.net/menu/5e18f65e4f5ee963157b23e4... CURBSIDE PICKUP IS AVAILABLE Tuten Brothers, Freestyle Motocross, Fights Brawls and Kickstart days, a 2-Day Festival fueled by some of the hottest Motocross/Nitro Circus riders from around the country line up includes Levi Renz, Adam Jones, Jarryd McNeil, Anthony Murray, Dereck Beckering, Javier Villegas. Main show starts at 5:30 p.m Friday & Saturday! Friday Night, Butte Montana will host its first ever Bare Knuckle Boxing Event: which will Feature some of Montana best boxers Timmy Mason Helena MT VS Chris Barnes Tulsa, OK. Also legend and icon Tony Lopez whose beat some of top UFC fighters from around the world will be showcasing on this blockbuster card. Saturday Night Headlining will be Levi Renz Rzr Flip and Live Concert performed by Tuten Brothers from Athens, GA. There will be entertainment booths, and food vendors throughout the day for this family friendly event. Dan Henry Live Starts at 5 Pm The Star Bakery. Montana Native Dan Henry is a Singer/Songwriter with a unique vocal style coupled with acoustic guitar and bluesy harmonica. Dan spends the majority of his time traveling a solo act but also take the stage with his 3-piece band on special occasions. LIVE MUSIC w/ Taylor Bayne Starts at 5 PM Come to Willie's Tasting Room, grab a drink, and listen to some tunes from Talor Bayne. Katie Hall Rocky's Roadhouse starts at 6PM Don't miss Sheridan's own Katie Hall. Come out for some fabulous food and music! Dual Tap Takeover at the Bale of Hay Saloon 6PM at Bale of Hay Saloon Sheridan Days 2021 We are celebrating our wonderful community July 29 - August 1, 2021. Please join us in all of our various festivities! Owl Pellet Investigation What's in that poo? While pellets aren't actually scat, they do tell scientists what critters the owl has been munching on! Join the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) to dissect an owl pellet and try to put the skeleton back together! This is the tenth presentation in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s annual Friday Summer Speakers Series, which introduces a new speaker each Friday at 8 p.m. throughout the summer. About the speaker: Leaving the mossy, old-growth forests of Washington behind, Britney Gitch has called the Valley of Flowers her home since 2013. Since then, she has graduated from MSU with a bachelors's and master's degree in history of the American West. Her favorite part of Montana, however, comes from her time working with Montana Outdoor Science School. She began volunteering in 2015, then worked as an instructor, and now holds the role of Program Director. In her free time, you will find Britney hunting, backpacking, finding interesting rocks in the river, or playing with doggos. Saturday, July 31st Madison Valley Arts Festival 2021 Saturday July 31, 2021. 10am -5pm. The Ennis Arts Association will hold its 25th Annual Madison Valley Arts Festival Saturday, July 31. This fun, free event will take place from 10 am to 5 pm in beautiful Peter T.’s Park on Main Street in Ennis. In addition to the 54 juried artist booths, there will be live entertainment by the Tune Tanglers, delicious food from the Lil Hogpit, free rock painting for the kids and an art raffle.Please share this event post and invite your friends. Thank you! And see you there! Be sure to check out the event discussion page here to see samples of the amazing art that will be at the festival. Ruby Valley Street Iron Car Show and Lunch Registration at 8:30 AM cruise through town at 3 PM Jackpine Savages Summer Fun Run Registration Wise River Club 9-11 AM Hands must be back at club by 5 PM. Free BBQ for participants from 4-6 PM. Awards for top 5 places at 6 PM. Scholarship Scramble The Annual Montana Western Bulldog Scholarship Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 31st with the Calcutta and dinner to be held Friday, July 30th. Not only is this a great golf tournament and tons of fun, but funds raised from the event help provide a bright future for UMW student athlete. Will Williams Willy James LIVE Live music at The Star Restaurant starts at 5 PM. Music by The Best of Bannack Starts at 6 PM Come listen to music and dance the night away at Bannack. The dance will take place in the group use pavilion. Montana Exit @ Sheridan Days: July 31, 2021, 7-10PM Join Montana Exit for live music at Sheridan Days performing right on main street. Country, rock, blues. July 31, 2021 7-10PM. See you there! Live Music at the Bale Of Hay Saloon Join us at the Bale of Hay for live music, spirits, and food. Left For Dead is a fiddle and banjo duo that plays an exciting array of Old Time, Folk, and Country Genres. Together they take you on an exciting journey of familiar and some not so familiar tunes with roots reaching back as far as the 1700’s and up to the present. Come out and sing along with some old favorites while you enjoy an ale, a spirit of your choice, and/or some delicious food. As always if you have a weekend event you would like included in future Weekend Rundowns please email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com. Have a good weekend Southwestern Montana.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE MEETING ~ AGENDA ~ Monday, August 2nd, 2021 4:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Public Member Concern on RV Parking 3. Discuss/Recommend Amending Chapter 10.76 – Load Limits 4. Discuss/Recommend Title 10 and State Law – Does State Law Restrict the Maximum Time Allowed for Vehicle Parked for Over 5 days 5. Public Comment on Items Not Agenda but Within The Jurisdiction of The City 6. Adjournment Committee Members Dan Nye, Chair Don Hand Russ Schwandt PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal (pre-virus). Any who would like to physically attend, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For those who are cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your mic until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

Current Size: 1,021 Acres Current Containment: 0% Resources Assigned: Total personnel: 75 Engines: 5 Hand crews: 1 Heavy equipment: 6 Helicopters: 1 SUMMARY Following last nights infrared flight, the Black Mountain Fire acreage has been updated to 1021 acres. Thanks to favorable weather conditions including cloud cover and higher relative humidity, fire behavior continues to be light. Smoldering, creeping and occasional singe-tree torching continue to be the prominent behaviors being observed on the main fire. Yesterday crews continued reinforcing indirect fire lines all around the fire and in some places, redirected focus to improving contingency lines. This preparation work is to be ready in the event that a backburn becomes necessary to slow the spread of the fire. More water tanks and pump systems were placed and tested around the fire to support backburn efforts as needed. There still is no threat to any of the indirect line. Fire managers on the Black Mountain fire are using full suppression where possible with confine and contain strategies to protect primary residences while reducing the risk to wildland firefighters. Operation and planning staff will employ tactics that are most likely to succeed in our current situation and where the benefits are commensurate with the risk involved and are continually evaluating the situation. They may change tactics based on new information and fire behavior. PLANNED ACTIVITIES FOR TODAY Crews, engines, helicopters, tenders and large equipment will continue work today to improve indirect lines as well as contingency lines. Most indirect line is complete so, where they are able to, firefighters will fall back and work to improve contingency lines. All lines could assist firefighters in slowing the main fire if it were to make a serious run toward any of the established fire lines. Engine crews along the Skinner Meadows corridor continue implementing a structure protection plan and scout for opportunities to minimize any impact to private infrastructure and land should the fire grow. WEATHER Some moisture was received in the fire area. Enough to decrease fire behavior as relative humidity’s remain higher. There continues to be a chance of possible rain or thunderstorms through today. These thunderstorms could bring outflow winds to the fire area, but increased cloud cover and relative humidity should moderate fire behavior. CURRENT CLOSURES With the weekend approaching, public is reminded there are closures in place. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF in association with the Salmon-Challis NF, issued a Forest Closure Order on July 21, 2021, to include campgrounds, trails and recreation areas on all National Forest systems land in the west Big Hole Valley (Beaverhead Range). Please visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ for more details.

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comments on the draft “Red Rock Metals, Sediment, and E.coli TMDLs and Water Quality Improvement Plan,” and will hold a public meeting on Aug. 10, 2021, at 5 p.m. to provide information about the document and answer questions. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, an online teleconferencing platform, and also in person at the University of Montana Western Campus in Dillon, Mont. What: A hybrid public meeting on the draft water quality improvement plan for the Red Rock Watershed. When: Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, 5 p.m. Where: The meeting will be held both online and in person. To attend online, click on or type this link into your web browser’s address bar to join the meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/81053382562?pwd=QUY1RzkrVnNGZnFpc1hKU0s2dDJWQT09 (please join 15 minutes early). A call-in option is also available by dialing (406) 444-9999 and Meeting ID# 810 5338 2562, Password 203292. If you wish to join by phone, you may follow along with the presentation that will be given by downloading it from the project’s website at: http://mtwaterqualityprojects.pbworks.com/ and selecting “Red Rock.” The presentation will also be available on the project website for those that cannot attend. The in person portion of the meeting will be held at the following location: University of Montana Western Campus Swysgood Technology Center Board Room (across from Lucy Carson Library) 710 S. Atlantic Street Dillon, MT 59725 The document provides total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) to help address water quality problems related to metals, sediment and E.coli levels in 22 stream segments in the Red Rock watershed. The document also includes strategies for reducing pollution levels to meet Montana’s surface water quality standards. To view the document and submit electronic comments by Aug. 18, 2021, visit: https://deq.mt.gov/public/publiccomment.

Alder Creek Current Size: 8,849 Acres Current Containment: 10% Total personnel: 287 Alder Creek Fire: On Thursday, crews will be improving containment lines and utilizing strategic firing operations in the Alder Creek and Bryant Creek drainages on north edge of the fire and Deno Creek and Stine Creek drainages on the eastern edge along Pioneer Byway. Engine crews continue to support structure protection for residences along Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway. Trail Creek Current Size: 34,997 Acres Current Containment: 0% Total personnel: 194 Trail Creek Fire: The fire is burning in rugged terrain in Threemile Creek and Nez Perce Creek drainages west of the Continental Divide. On Thursday, crews will continue evaluating options for control lines up and above Gibbonsville. Engine crews will continue to support structure protection in Gibbonsville. Firefighters will also improve the Lost Trail Rd on the northwest portion of the fire and the Foothills Rd along the southeast. Strategic firing operations will occur as needed. Christensen Current Size: 4,892 Acres Current Containment: 0% Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: On Thursday, northwesterly winds will minimize fire growth to the north. Firefighters continue to identify potential control lines using old roads, creeks, and previous fire scars. Engine crews will continue structure contingency planning for private homes along Hwy 43 corridor. Smoke: The MT Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead and surrounding counties http://todaysair.mt.gov The ID Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution for residents of Lemhi County https://airquality.deq.idaho.gov/home/map Weather: Today will bring higher humidity and chances for thunderstorms. Temperatures will rise to low 80’s with relative humidity 22-40%. Smoke continues to hold in the valleys as northwesterly winds remain light between 5- 10 mph. Thunderstorms may bring lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 mph during the afternoon. Major Closures: • Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alertfor firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT Road Report website: MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile • Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek. • Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South Van Houten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes and May Creek Campgrounds are closed. • Forest Closure orders are in effect for all three fires. Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF: Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Closures Salmon-Challis NF: Salmon-Challis NF Closures Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect SW Montana: https://www.mtfireinfo.org Evacuations: Beaverhead County Sheriff has Stage 2 Evacuation Orders in effect for Alder Creek Community, Southside of Hwy 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie Bridge, and the westside of Pioneer Scenic Byway from airport to Harriet Lou Road Beaverhead Sheriff Stages of evacuation: Evacuation Stages Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted threatened residences on west side of Trail Creek fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208-756-8980.