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Award winning author, Craig Lancaster will be at The Bookstore from 1:00-3:00 on Saturday, June 29. He is the author of eleven novels and a collection of short stories. A body of work that includes the international bestseller 600 Hours of Edward. His work has been recognized by the Montana Book Awards, the High Plains Book Awards, the Utah Book Awards, and the Independent Publisher Book Awards, as well as many other national, regional, and international honors and citations. In addition to his fiction, Lancaster is a playwright, a freelance editor and graphic designer, and a research analyst. He was a longtime sports journalist in the print and digital realms and for more than a decade has served as the design director of Montana Quarterly magazine. Lancaster grew up in Texas. After half a lifetime of wandering the American West (and beyond), he now lives in Billings, Montana. His newest novel, Northward Dreams is a story of family violence, dysfunction, and, perhaps, redemption, told across four timelines. Craig will be signing books, discussing his writing, talking about his books and answering questions in a casual atmosphere at The Bookstore located at 26 North Idaho Street in Dillon.  If you have any questions or would like to reserve a copy of the book please call 683-6807

The Beaverhead County Transportation Committee will hold its annual meeting in accordance to MCA §20-10-131 and 20-10-132, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Room of the Beaverhead County Courthouse. The committee will meet to approve, disapprove, or adjust the school bus routes submitted by the trustees and to approve, disapprove, or adjust applications approved by the trustees for increased reimbursements for individual transportation due to isolated conditions of an eligible family’s residence.

The Friends of Jaycee Park have installed signs for the dedication of Neeley Boulevard.  The dedication comes from the years that Val and Father Harry Neeley loved, cleaned and supported Jaycee Park.  Their support of the community has continued throughout the years as Father Neeley was  founder of the Dillon Wood Bank for the county. We would like to thank everyone that helped with the dedication.  Russ Sutton designed and fabricated the signs and Russ and Jim Valach installed the signs on the East and West side of the boulevard on Reeder Street. Thank you to Val Neeley and her family & friends for their continued support of Jaycee Park.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING June 27th , 2024 9:00 A.M. ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Approval of June 2024 Claims 2. FY2024-2025 Budget Items  Library (2220, 4004, 7050, 8031, 8032)  Fund 2372 (2190, 2370, 2371) 3. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction of The City 4. Adjournment Committee Members: Russ Schwandt, Chairperson Anneliese Ripley Diane Armstrong

Construction Look Ahead: Crews expect to begin paving, striping, and installing guardrail on Interchange Road and applying a seal and cover (chip seal) on Interstate 15 (I-15) in Dillon, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. On Interchange Road, drivers can continue to expect temporary traffic lights alternating one-way traffic and minor delays when traveling through the project area. A 14-foot width restriction remains in place. Crews are chip sealing between the south I-15 interchange in Dillon and the Apex interchange, 11 miles north. On I-15, drivers can expect a 16-foot width restriction between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., a single-lane closure and reduced speeds. Please follow all posted signage and watch for workers when traveling through construction zones.

The Dillon Cubs played a back-to-back double header Sunday, June 23 at Ray Lynch Park against the Butte Miners. The Cubs would win the first game 6 to 4 and win the second game 12 to 9. It was a hot windy day for some baseball Full recap of both games below. Game 1 The Miners would be the first to get on the board when Anthony Knott hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Damon Skradski singled, which helped the Cubs tie the game in the bottom of the first. The Cubs would take the lead in the bottom of the second. Kanin Englehardt singled, scoring one run, giving the cubs a 2 to 1 lead. The miners would retake the lead in the top of the third after Anthony Knott doubled, and Quinn Cox singled, scoring one run. The Cubs would come back in the bottom of the fourth and take back the lead 6 to 3. Andrew Bartlome doubled, scoring three runs, and Damon Skradski singled, scoring one run. Andrew Bartlome went 1 for 4 at the plate, leading the team with three runs batted in. Kanin Englehardt and Damon Skradski each collected two hits for the Cubs. Game 2 Andrew Bartlome was on fire in game two, he collected three hits in four at bats. Andrew doubled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the second inning. The Miners got on the board in the top of the first inning after Anthony Knott singled, scoring two runs, and Mathew Donaldson grounded out, scoring one run. The Cubs would come back in the bottom of the first scoring five runs on two hits to take a 5 to 3 lead. The biggest blow of the inning was a ground out by Damon Skradski that drove in two. Quinn Cox would single, tying the game at 5 in the top of the third inning. The Cubs would come back to retake the lead 9 to 5 in the bottom of the third when Kanin Englehardt drew a walk, scoring one run, Kale Konen tripled, scoring two runs, and Andrew Bartlome singled, scoring one run. The Cubs piled up eleven hits in the game. Kale Konen and Jase Alvarez each drove in three runs. Tristan Alvarez, Marcus Lagunas, and Cohen Hartman each collected multiple hits for the Cubs. Andrew Bartlome and Cohen Hartman each had multiple stolen bases, and the Cubs turned one double play in the game.

Saturday, June 22 a family was enjoying the cool water of Clark Canyon when the wind came up and pushed their three year old on a floatie into deeper water. The father tried to swim out to his child but was having trouble getting to the child. The mother called 911 as dispatch was coordinating the call. Charles Wharton was the first to reach the child and ensure her safety, David Peterson was next on scene and along with Eric Waldemar they were able to get the child into the boat, and bring her back to her parents.

The Dillon Cubs B Team along with the Beaverhead Bomb Squad 10U and 12U teams held a tournament Friday and Saturday at Ray Lynch Park. Here are a few of the photos we captured from this weekend's action.

City of Dillon, Montana 125 N. Idaho St. Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda 1.    Call To Order 2.    Review and Approval of the Minutes of June 6th, 2024 Joint Training Meeting 3.    Director of Operations Report a.     Public Comment will be taken after discussion of items 4 by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary. 4.    Review Plans for Ray Lynch Park Building 5.    Review Impact Fees 6.    Review Parking Ordinance 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. zoning Commission Members: Justin Rooley(Chair), Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt, Mike                                                   Watson

The sentencing of Dillon businessman Hank Muntzer has been delayed pending a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Hank Muntzer was convicted in February of felony civil disorder and obstruction of an official preceding. He was also found guilty of misdemeanor charges of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capital building, and parading, demonstrating and or picketing in a Capitol Building. Muntzer sentencing was set for today June 20.Will update when a future date has been set.

The Beaverhead County Sheriff's office is warning people of a new scam going around. The scam involves a text message stating your package has arrived at a courier destination and cannot be delivered. The text includes a link for the person to click to update the information. When a person clicks on the link it allows the scammer to hack their phone. If you receive a text like this do not open it. The best way to track a package is through the shipping company's official website. The text is shown below.

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant program. “Through Commerce’s CDBG programs, we can help eligible counties, cities and towns prepare for vital community development projects,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “This funding will help local governments advance projects that will provide services in our communities while creating and retaining jobs.” The CDBG Planning Grant program is designed to help communities plan by supporting the implementation of growth policies, capital improvement plans, subdivision and zoning regulations, downtown plans, housing plans, and preliminary architectural and engineering reports. The following communities and districts will receive CDBG Planning grants: The City of Dillon will receive $30,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a growth policy update. The City of Hardin will receive $25,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a comprehensive economic development strategy plan. The Town of Hysham will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a comprehensive school facility master plan and professional architectural report for Hysham Public School. Lake County will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for an affordable housing development and constructability study. The City of Lewistown will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a library master plan and preliminary architectural report for the Lewistown Public Library. The Town of Saco will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a levee feasibility study. The Town of Superior will receive $39,500 of CDBG planning grant funding for a preliminary architectural report for the Town of Superior’s swimming pool. The City of White Sulphur Springs will receive $23,377 of CDBG planning grant funding for a comprehensive recreation master plan. In 2022, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County was awarded $35,000 of CDBG planning grant funds to complete a housing site redevelopment plan. “The planning process made us realize the need and opportunity to modernize all three public housing sites in Anaconda: Cedar Park Homes, Mount Haggin Homes and PJ Hagan Manor,” said Kaitlin Leary, Executive Director of Anaconda Housing Authority. “Without this CDBG planning grant, such a large scale of modernization may not have been identified.” Eligible applicants for CDBG planning grants include Montana counties, cities, and towns. Local governments may apply on behalf of special purpose districts, unincorporated areas or on behalf of non-profit organizations such as a human resource development council, an area agency on aging, a local domestic violence shelter, a boys and girls club, local food bank, hospital, nursing home or a similar non-profit agency. Counties may also apply for planning grants on behalf of tribal utility authorities. For more information about CDBG planning grants, visit comdev.mt.gov.

HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list will be randomized, with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time. Resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the MyFWP portal. This process requires hunters to keep their email address current in their ALS record. Payment of the license fee is not required to sign up on the Surplus License List. Getting a license from this list has no effect on existing bonus points. Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license/permit within the timeframe specified in the email; otherwise, the opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus License List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers. The timeframes to sign up for the various licenses and permits are as follows: Deer B and Elk B License: June 19 – July 19 Deer and Elk Permits are not available Nonresidents who hold a 2024 Combination License can hold a maximum of two Deer B Licenses in addition to their Combination License. Nonresidents without a 2024 Combination License can only hold a maximum of one Deer B License. Nonresidents who hold a Nonresident Native License, Youth Combo License or Nonresident College Student Combination License may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price. To sign up, go to myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or fwplic@mt.gov.

CITY HALL COMMITTEE MEETING City Council Chambers June 20th , 2024 4:00 PM ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Surplus/Junk Equipment List 3. Discuss/Recommend Cleaning Contract for City Offices 4. Discuss Repair/Replace Garage Doors at City Hall 5. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 6. Adjournment City Hall Committee Members: Raymond Graham (Chair); Mary Jo O’Rourke

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers June 19 th , 2024 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA B. MINUTES 1. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Public Hearing Minutes on Vacating the Streets of Tully Springs 3. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Public Hearing Minutes on Accepting the Street of Tully Springs 4. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Public Hearing Minutes on Zoning/Annexation of Clover View Subdivision C. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS D. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Appoint Mike Watson to Board of Adjustments 2. Re-Appoint Ben Kenealey to the Library Board 2. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1460 – Zoning/Annexation of UM Western Athletic Complex 3. Discuss/Approve Resolution of Intent #1461 – City Fees 4. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1462 – Vacate Streets of Tully Springs 5. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1463 – Accept Streets of Tully Springs 6. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1464 – Zoning/Annexation of Clover View Subdivision 7. First Reading of Ordinance #478 – Title 10 8. Award Skihi Street Bid and Give the Mayor the Authority to Sign the Notice of Award and Contract D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; (vacant), Library Director 2. Planning Board - Bill Shafer 3. Zoning Commission - Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt 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 a. Approve Bank Reconciliations for March 2024 b. Approve Cash Report for March 2024 c. Approve Stockman Bank Collateral Report for March 2024 d. Approve Bank Reconciliations for April 2024 e. Approve Cash Report for April 2024 f. Approve Stockman Bank Collateral Report for April 2024 10. Tree Board – Mary Jo O’Rourke E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Raymond Graham, Diane Armstrong a. Approve June 11 th 2024 Meeting Minutes b. First Reading of Ordinance #479 2. Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley a. Approve June 13 th , 2024 Meeting Minutes 3. Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Bill Shafer, Mary Jo O’Rourke 4. Health and Welfare – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz 5. Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley 6. Parks Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz a. Approve May 15 th , 2024 Meeting Minutes b. Approve June 12 th 2024 Meeting Minutes c. First Reading of Ordinance #477 d. Request for Vigilante Park Funding 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke 8. Street and Alley Committee – Russ Schwandt, Joleen Schultz a. Approve June 3 rd , 2024 Meeting Minutes 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.

Sunday, June 16 the Dillon Cubs played the Helena Reps at Ray Lynch Park with back to back games. The Cubs would fall 5 to 9 in the first game and lose 2 to 14 in game two. Game 1 The Cubs got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Cohen Hartman singled, Helena Reps committed an error, and Tristan Alvarez singled, each scoring one run. A single by Cohen Hartman extended the lead 4 to 1 in the bottom of the second inning. The Reps would come back in the top of the fourth and take charge of the game. The Reps scored five runs on five hits taking a 7 to 4 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Shane Ries on a full count that drove in one. Cohen Hartman drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Cubs with two runs batted in. Andrew Bartlome and Cohen Hartman were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for the Cubs. Andrew Bartlome had two stolen bases. The Cubs turned one double play. Game 2 The Reps opened up the game in the top of the first inning scoring early after an error. Kanin Englehardt doubled, helping the Cubs tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. The Reps would come back in the second and take charge of the game, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 6 to 1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a sacrifice fly by Hayden Langemo that drove in two. The Reps would score five runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. Kanin Englehardt, Andrew Bartlome, and Cohen Hartman each collected two hits for the Cubs. Kale Englehardt and Kale Konen each drove in one run for the Cubs.

405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY June 18, 2024 5:00 PM AGENDA I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 5-21-2023 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business a. Discuss/Recommend the First Amended & Restated Bylaws of the Beaverhead Rural Fire District #2 Board of Trustees Public Comment V. New Business Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report Public Comment VII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda. VIII. Adjournment

The week of June 17, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and L & J Construction Group LLC are expected to begin milling Interchange Road in Dillon, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. Drivers can continue to expect temporary traffic lights alternating one-way traffic and minor delays when traveling through the project area. A 14-foot width restriction remains in place.