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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), Helena Sand and Gravel, and Riverside Contracting anticipate working on the following, weather permitting: Week of July 3: Paving is planned to begin on downtown side streets. Pavement removal to begin on Interstate 15 (I 15) with single-lane closures and traffic control in place. No work is scheduled from July 1 to July 4. Have a happy Fourth of July! Be prepared for delays before you leave, download MDT’s mobile app “MDT 511” or visit 511mt.net and check your route. If you're driving and want to check in, pull safely off the road and dial 511. Tune in to local radio stations and watch for variable message signs along the route.

As part of the department’s response to declining trout populations in the Jefferson Basin, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today launched a new web portal to collect information from members of the public who see sick or dead fish. The new portal, sickfish.mt.gov , enables Montanans and visitors to our state to report a description of sick or dead fish, including details on the location. Participants are encouraged to upload a photo to assist FWP biologists. Though FWP is interested in this information statewide, the department is particularly interested in reports from southwest Montana, where trout numbers on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby rivers have declined dramatically during the past 10 years. “Our biologists are routinely out on Montana’s rivers and lakes, but we don’t always see things the public is seeing,” said FWP Director Dustin Temple. “This new tool will allow for a direct line from anglers to the department, so we know what they’re seeing when they report it and can respond accordingly.” Information submitted through the new portal will be routinely reviewed by staff. The new web portal is part of FWP’s response to heightened concerns over the decline in trout numbers on rivers in southwest Montana. These rivers are not only famous for their world-class fishing, but critical to the local and state economies. FWP biologists monitor fish health in waterbodies around the state. This monitoring includes sampling healthy, sick, and dead fish, as well as looking at water quality. Fish diseases are present in waterbodies, but generally don’t pose a population risk. However, fish can be more susceptible to diseases when they are stressed. Background: On June 6, FWP announced new efforts to research and monitor trout population declines in the Jefferson Basin to better inform the state’s strategies and response. FWP also proposed temporary angling restrictions on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby Rivers to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, which the commission adopted. On June 7, FWP Director Dustin Temple sat down with business owners and guides in Butte to discuss trout population declines in the Jefferson Basin. In response to that meeting, FWP has prioritized and will develop and implement additional fish population and health studies on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby rivers and monitor angler use on the Gallatin Rivers. These efforts will initiate data gathering and will include additional FWP staff, including creel clerks, as well as Montana State University professors and graduate students.

Can it already be the end of June? With the 4th of July right around the corner and so much going on in and around Southwestern Montana we decided to include everything we could find in one handy spot. The 4th of July Rundown. Thursday, June 29th Music on Main Music on Main is back for another season on the original block between Park and Broadway!! Check out the 2023 schedule! We will be doing $5 in food coupons for the first 60 kids ages 12 and under, sponsored by TDS Telecom. Bring a towel for the kids and bring a lawn chair for yourself! PLEASE, NO pets, NO coolers, and NO backpacks. THURSDAYS AT THE CHAMBER Take a break in the work day and drop by the FRONT PORCH of the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce building for a FREE LUNCH! Thursday, June 29th 11:30am-1:00pm On the Front Porch of the Beaverhead Chamber Building at the south end of Montana Street & Reeder Street A hot dog on a bun, chips and bottled water will be provided, and visit with your fellow business professionals! No RSVP required, limited supply, so git 'em while they're HOT! Pint Night- Anaconda Celebrations United Veterans Organization We are responsible for providing a wonderful 4th of July Fireworks show to the community of Anaconda. Please come show your support! Music in the Park – Ennis We will be playing at Peter T’s Park on Main Street in the middle of Ennis on June 29th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. We will be the first of nine performances in the Ennis Chamber Of Commerce “ Music in the Park” Summer Series that runs each Thursday from June 29th to Aug 17th.. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets or table cloths, a picnic dinner, and family and friends! Enjoy an early evening in Ennis with dinner on the ground and enjoy some great toe tapping music from Left For Dead. Twin Bridges Bluegrass Festival The first annual Twin Bridges Bluegrass Festival, held in Twin Bridges, Montana, at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Gates open for camping at 0800 on Wednesday, June 28th, and you are welcome to stay through Monday morning, July 3rd. There will be 10+ bands playing music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, food and craft vendors, a building for folks to set up in who would like to sew or quilt, and if we can get 20 people to sign up, there will be a horseshoe tournament on Saturday morning. Folks are highly encouraged to jam as much as possible, and there will be 2 buildings available as pickin' sheds for nighttime jams, should folks want to use them. If you like trout fishing, the Beaverhead River runs right along the edge of the fairgrounds, and town is located just across the river. The fairgrounds are located right off Hwy 41, and are 1/2 hour from Dillon and I15, 1 hour from Butte, and 1 1/2 hours away from Bozeman. This will be a wonderful family event, and we sure hope to see you there. More details about the venue, the bands, etc, are on the website. https://twinbridgesbluegrass.com/ Classic Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In The Sheridan Cruise-In is back! CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLE - MUSIC - FOOD - FARMERS MARKET AND LOTS OF FAMILY FUN! Come show off your classic cars or motorcycles every Thursday and enjoy an evening in our beautiful town of Sheridan, MT. Whether you are interested in cars or just a passer-by, come hang with us! This is a free event to all. Please pass on the good word and we look forward to lining Main Street with some old time classics! In case of inclement weather, we will post any changes on FaceBook. Or you can call in at the brewery for update...(406)842-5977. Bingo! Cash Prizes! (must be over age 18) Everyone over age 18 is invited to play Bingo every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. We play the following games:* • $10 for 10 games (3 cards each game) • $1 Midway Blackout (2 cards per sheet) • $2 Midway Blackout (4 cards per sheet) • $2 Blackout (6 cards per sheet) *Buy more game cards if you like! Please bring your own dauber if you have one. There will be some available to borrow or purchase. Come see our new electronic bingo machine! The bar and lounge are also open at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Friday, June 30th Tai Chi - free classes Tai Chi (tie chee) meets on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. It is a gentle form of ancient Chinese exercise that was originally developed for self-defense (with rapid moves), but has evolved into what some call "meditation in motion." If you want to reduce stress and anxiety, while increasing flexibility and balance, come join this class. No charge. Full Draw Film Tour The OG bowhunting roadshow is back! FDFT brings you the best bowhunting films of the year, and the 2023 lineup is rut-tastic!! What is the Full Draw Film Tour? We show the best original bowhunting films from independent filmmakers in a venue near you; think Nat Geo and Metallica had a baby! It’s a movie night with a concert vibe; not to mention we give away the best hunting gear from our awesome partners. Saturday, July 1st Respect and Reflect at Agnes and Rainbow Lakes NEAREST TOWN: Dillon MEETING TIME: 8:30 a.m. DIFFICULTY: Moderate ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 4 miles LEADERS: O. Alan Weltzien → Free to attend, but registration required Join local poet, essayist, and conservationist Alan Weltzien for a stroll up to Agnes and Rainbow Lakes, two subalpine jewels beneath the East Pioneers crest. We’ll make this stroll more meaningful with two activities. First, we’ll do some campsite cleanup and restoration in conjunction with the “Visit with Respect” initiative of the Southwestern Wildlands Chapter. Second, Alan will provide writing prompts for some lakeside journaling. ► REGISTER: https://wildmontana.org/.../respect-and-reflect-at-agnes.../ *If waitlisted, we'll reach out to let you know if other registrants drop out. This happens quite frequently, so don't hesitate to sign up for a waitlist! ► This outing is hosted by our Southwestern Wildlands Chapter. View more hikes in southwest Montana here → wildmontana.org/where/southwestern-montana ________________ About Wilderness Walks Since our first Wilderness Walk in 1960, thousands have joined our volunteer leaders on free outings in every corner of the state. Learn more about our Wilderness Walks here → wildmontana.org/walks Dillon Farmers Market Join us every Saturday from June 24 through September 16 on Washington Street by Jaycee Park! Mining City Mud Car Show Mining City Mud Car Show by Butte Cars & Coffee. Come on out to 600 S Excelsior Ave, Butte, MT 59701 and have some fun! Come bring your classic, muscle, import, tuner, domestic car, truck, or bikes and come hangout and talk cars or just come hangout! please message one of the Butte Cars & Coffee admins for information! Dillon Cubs VS Bozeman Bucks Watch the Dillon Cubs take on the Bozeman Bucks at Ray Lynch Park Sunday, July 2nd Dillon Cubs VS Helena Reps you can watch the game live by clicking on the title or head down to Ray Lynch Park in Dillon, MT Twin Bridges Bluegrass Festival The first annual Twin Bridges Bluegrass Festival, held in Twin Bridges, Montana, at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Gates open for camping at 0800 on Wednesday, June 28th, and you are welcome to stay through Monday morning, July 3rd. There will be 10+ bands playing music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, food and craft vendors, a building for folks to set up in who would like to sew or quilt, and if we can get 20 people to sign up, there will be a horseshoe tournament on Saturday morning. Folks are highly encouraged to jam as much as possible, and there will be 2 buildings available as pickin' sheds for nighttime jams, should folks want to use them. If you like trout fishing, the Beaverhead River runs right along the edge of the fairgrounds, and town is located just across the river. The fairgrounds are located right off Hwy 41, and are 1/2 hour from Dillon and I15, 1 hour from Butte, and 1 1/2 hours away from Bozeman. This will be a wonderful family event, and we sure hope to see you there. More details about the venue, the bands, etc, are on the website. https://twinbridgesbluegrass.com/ Overnight paranormal hunt Come on an amazing paranormal investigation and enjoy activity on a level you've never seen. The Old St. James hospital located in uptown Butte promises to not disappoint! The price for this venue is only 100$ per person, the energy is off the walls, with my own personal experience at the St. James the spirits are definitely not shy. Ypu can expect the unexpected, so please join us for a wonderful paranormal experience! Monday, July 3rd Strong People Exercise Class Mondays & Thursdays 10 am to 11 am Low impact core strengthening workout for young and old. Mondays and Thursdays - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (nominal fee) Come in and change your life! Montana's Best Fireworks Show & Photo Contest Join us for the July 3rd Butte America Fireworks Show presented by Town Pump and then submit your best photo of the fireworks for a chance to win great prizes. We will also be streaming the fireworks show live here on Facebook. Fireworks start at 10:30 pm! To learn more, visit www.townpump.com/fireworks Tuesday, July 4th Big Hole Valley, 4th of July Celebration Fourth of July is a special time of year for all the United States, but not anywhere more so than here in the Big Hole Valley. The morning is started off early with a flag raising ceremony at 6:15 AM, then a free pancake breakfast follows at Fetty’s on the Main Street, down town Wisdom. The veteran speaker for the 4th of July Sunrise Flag Raising event at 6:15 am at Fetty’s will be Josh Heiland, SFC US Army Retired, July 1998-August 2018, & Mary Thomas US Army, Military Police, Specialist 4th Class, Honorable Discharge 1976. After breakfast, the locals get their horses, and tractors, and their buggies, and their kids, and all go out to enjoy the annual Wisdom Fourth of July Parade. A lot of people dress in red/white/and blue to honor old glory. The parade will start at 10:00 AM. Entry in the parade is free, so if you want to be in the parade meet behind Larry’s Automotive by 9:30 am. After the parade this year we will have a fund raiser BBQ Cookoff with all the fixins served "potluck" style, which is sure to fill you up. The BBQ will be held at the Katie Joe Coon Park next to the Masonic Temple, located just behind the Pintler Gas station. Food starts around 11:30 am. Returning this year is the Big Hole Valley Fireworks Celebration. The festivities will start at 8:00 PM at the Wisdom Airport, about a mile out of town on Hwy 278. Country music, a bon fire and a softball game will be part of the fun. Bring your own BBQ food items and beverages if you wish. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at dark (around 10:30 PM). Donations for the Fireworks show are being requested! You can Mail a check to BHva PO Box 193, Wisdom, MT 59761. Donation boxes are available as well at the businesses in Wisdom and Jackson. Please no personal fireworks at the event due to liability issues. Welcome to the Big Hole... We would love to have you join us for this 30th Annual Community event! Lima Fire Dept breakfast at 7 am on the 4th and parade at 12 Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Department invites you to join them for the Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser. The Fire and EMS volunteers have put in countless hours of training and preparing for emergencies in the area. In conjunction with the breakfast, the Grasshopper Valley Ladies Club will again hold their bake sale and there will be a Silent Auction. Proceeds will benefit GVVFD and donations are appreciated. Please join us from 8-11am at the Fire Station in Polaris to support the Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Department, get to know our volunteers and celebrate Independence Day. Butte 4th of July Parade and Big Bang Fireworks Show The Butte America Foundation is proud to once again host Butte’s Big Bang Fireworks viewing party on July 3rd at Chester Steele Park at 8pm and the 4th of July Parade at 10am. Thanks to Town Pump for another year sponsoring the 3rd of July fireworks show!! To sign up for the parade, click this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdBiaOiWJ1.../viewform... To sign up as a vendor for the July 3rd Big Bang Fireworks Show, click this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScPjWgOQBJ.../viewform... To vote for Grand Marshal of the parade, click this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScPjWgOQBJ.../viewform... Peggy Birkenbuel Memorial - Firecracker 5K FUN RUN Peggy Birkenbuel Memorial Firecracker 5K is a FUN RUN that will start and finish at Beaverhead Brewing Company. The route will be the Run The Brew Route that follows E. Reeder St. to 10 Mile Road. We will turn around just past Smith Stables on the Beaverhead River. This is a Fun Run to remember Peggy Birkenbuel. Join in on the fun and then have a couple beverages at the brewery. NO ENTRY FEE! Come run for fun and celebrate Peggy! 4th of July Airshow Come to the Ennis Airshow from 2:00-3:00PM on July 4th. The Event is completely free! This event will be after the famous Ennis parade and before the Rodeo! Come to Ennis for the whole day or come by to experience the airshow! 2:05pm C-130 Nation Guard Fly-over 2:15pm Danny Sorenson Performs 2:45pm Brad Wursten Performs Let Freedom Rock Concert Come celebrate Independence Day with us . In the best way we know how, with Not Green Day playing some fun hits of one America’s most iconic bands. Opened by the highly talented Artist Nathan Chartrey!! Ended with Anaconda’s annual Firework show! Story Time at the Village The Early Childhood Coalition of Beaverhead County is pleased to partner with the Dillon Public Library to offer a second session of Books and Babies each week in the Village Playspace. Each week, we offer a FREE short story and singing program followed by free play in the playspace! An Intimate Fourth of July Spectacular Celebrate the holiday in an elegant, one-of-a-kind majestic and historic setting with arguably the most spectacular view of the Virginia City fireworks show with a Virginia City backdrop. Enjoy live music by Kevin Keith with his Chapman Stick, and Secret Service catered appetizers and cocktails. Wander four floors of fine art gallery exhibitions, including a powerful and rare curation of mural and smaller works by Nancy Good of Las Vegas, and shop a unique silent auction. This is a relaxing, limited seating event designed for maximum enjoyment away from the crowds. Virginia City is well known for incredible fireworks, in addition to the history and culture. The St. Mary's Art Center property is located at the base of town with a truly magical view of Virginia City as a backdrop and epic view of the fireworks. We also have 14 guest rooms available for those looking for a longer stay in Virginia City, reservations required or confirmed day of event. Guest rooms and memberships may be added at checkout. *Advance Members Only Tickets/Pricing: Contact A. Perry Directly *Memberships may also be added at checkout. *Guest Room Reservations are strictly limited to An Intimate Fourth of July Spectacular event participants *On-site parking is available, first come, first serve. St. Mary’s Art Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to arts and culture. This is a fundraising event designed to support our mission and programming. Our funding is also provided in part by the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment of the Arts, a federal agency. Artwork by Nancy Good, Larry Williamson, & Others Photography by Nancy Good, Nolan Preece, & Pura Vida Sierras Art Ennis 4th of July Parade & Rodeo One of the Madison Valley's most celebrated events, the traditional 4th of July Parade. Dillon Jaycees Firework Show at Ray Lynch Park in Dillon Montana show starts at dusk.

The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that 31 Montana communities will share more than $10 million of grant funding for 44 historic preservation projects. The grants, awarded through Commerce’s Montana Historic Preservation Grant program (MHPG) will be used to improve historical sites, historical societies and history museums in Montana. “It is important for us to showcase our state’s rich history, as well as the culture and heritage that created Montana as we know it today,” said Scott Osterman, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “Montana Historic Preservation Grants help Montana communities increase economic development, community revitalization and statewide tourism through added investment, job creation, business expansion and local tax-base growth.” In 2021, the Paradise Center was awarded $123,220 of MHPG funding to install an interior elevator and renovate a restroom to be ADA compliant. “MHPG funding helped us make our historic building fully accessible to individuals with mobility constraints, while protecting its historic nature through the discrete installation of two passenger lifts and the renovation of old restrooms to be ADA compliant. We can now accommodate the needs of everyone and share the full history of the area with residents and all visitors. We are so very grateful for this historic preservation assistance, which will serve generations to come,” said Karen Thorson, Paradise Center Secretary of the Board. Project improvements may include infrastructure repair, building renovations, maintenance, remediating building code issues, security enhancements and fire protection. The following community projects will receive Montana Historic Preservation grant funding: Anaconda: $235,000 for the Copper Village Museum and Arts Center Baker: $160,000 for the Baker State Bank Building Billings: $100,000 for the Acme Building Billings: $414,400 for the Billings Depot Billings: $500,000 for Moss Mansion Billings: $ 236,000 for the Babcock Theatre Browning: $500,000 for the Blackfoot Spiritual & Heritage Center Butte: $500,000 for the Kelly Block Building Columbus: $500,000 for the Stillwater County Courthouse Deer Lodge: $283,500 for the Deer Lodge City Hall Fort Peck: $500,000 for the Fort Peck Theatre Glendive: $116,000 for the Charles Krug House Great Falls: $340,000 for The History Museum Great Falls: $400,000 for the Rocky Mountain Building Great Falls: $250,000 for the Great Falls Civic Center Great Falls: $300,979 for the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art Hamilton: $100,000 for the Daly Mansion Harlowton: $375,000 for the Harlowton Roundhouse Havre: $359,672 for Havre Beneath the Streets Helena: $90,040 for the Montana Club Joliet: $83,000 for the Joliet Town Hall and Courthouse Jordan: $400,000 for the Garfield County Museum Kalispell: $31,000 for the Hockaday Museum of Art Lewistown: $100,000 for Oullette Place Lewistown: $270,000 for the Waite House Libby: $173,659 for the Historic Hotel Libby Livingston: $392,277 for the Historic Teslow Grain Elevator Malta: $221,590 for the Edward & McLellan Block Miles City: $119,688 for the Miles City Convent Keepers Community Center Miles City: $200,000 for Miles City Elks Lodge #537 Miles City: $500,000 for the Milligan Building Missoula: $175,200 for the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Missoula: $100,000 for the Lenox Flats Building Missoula: $300,000 for the National Museum of Forest Service History Polson: $70,351 for the Miracle of America Museum Red Lodge: $136,366 for the A.D. Whitcomb Garage Red Lodge: $367,578 for the Roosevelt Center Ringling: $141,773 for the Ringling Church Shelby: $5,600 for the Shelby Town Hall Virginia City: $141,250 for the Coggswell-Taylor House Virginia City: $161,201 for the Hickman House Walkerville: $25,000 for the Walkerville Community Market West Glacier: $493,200 for the Wheeler Cabin Winnett: $498,720 for the Petroleum County Courthouse Eligible applicants for the MHPG program include incorporated nonprofit organizations, incorporated cities or towns, associations, counties and tribal governments. The next application cycle for the MHPG program is expected to be in the fall of 2023 with a tentative grant deadline of February 28, 2024. For more information, visit comdev.mt.gov .

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT WESTSIDE PARK WESTSIDE PARK will be closed until further notice. Allen Landscaping is putting an automatic sprinkler system in the park. If you have any questions please contact Todd Hazelbaker, Director of Operations, at 683-4245. Thank You!

Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) simplified licensing requirements on state lands as part of Governor Gianforte’s Red Tape Relief Task Force. The two agencies consolidated the conservation license and state lands recreational use license into one annual conservation license, supporting the maintenance of places like fishing access sites (FAS), wildlife management areas (WMA). On Montana school trust lands, conservation license sales will help fund Montana schools and other state institutions. Effective July 1, Montanans who access state lands will be required to have a conservation license. Hunters, trappers, and anglers in Montana who have purchased licenses and tags this year already possess this license. “Fishing access sites and wildlife management areas represent some of the most amazing outdoor recreation opportunities we have in Montana. Access to all these sites for a small annual fee is a tremendous bargain,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple. “By requiring an annual conservation license for everyone 12 and older who uses these sites, we’re ensuring the cost of maintenance is shared by all users, not just hunters, anglers, and trappers.” Increased use on FAS and WMA sites has led to increased maintenance costs. Much of the increased use is from people who come to these sites to enjoy outdoor recreation, not necessarily to hunt, fish, or trap. With the requirement of a conservation license for everyone, that cost of maintenance is shared by all users. On Montana state trust lands, the conservation license replaces the required State Lands Recreational Use License for general recreation on legally accessible state trust lands that are not otherwise closed or restricted. Recreational use fees are part of the revenue generated from state trust lands and help fund Montana schools and other state institutions. “Conservation license purchases help fund Montana schools,” said Montana DNRC Director Amanda Kaster. “State trust lands are working lands and now it is even easier for residents and visitors alike who recreate on state-managed lands to do their part to support the education of Montana’s students.” Hunters, anglers, and trappers are already required to purchase a conservation license along with their hunting and fishing licenses from FWP. However, for those people who enjoy recreation on any of Montana’s more than 330 FAS and 77 WMA sites, wildlife habitat protection areas, or legally accessible state trust lands, and don’t already buy a hunting or fishing license, they will need to have a conservation license to access those lands. These licenses, which cost $8 for residents, $4 for resident youth ages 12 to 17 and seniors 62 and older, and $10 for nonresidents can be purchased at any FWP office or online at ols.fwp.mt.gov/ . A Special Recreation Use License is still required for trapping, commercial or concentrated recreation, outfitting, or special events on state trust land. Information on access and licensing for special recreation on state trust land is available at dnrc.mt.gov/recreation. Montana State Parks do not require a conservation license. For more information on conservation licenses, click here .

Update on 06/28/2023 Riverside Contracting had a delay in delivering the asphalt millings we were going to use on Park Street to Ten Mile Road for next week. We will let you know when we find out more on this. They are not sure how long the delay will be. The Beaverhead County Road Department will be applying asphalt millings on Park Street (from the overpass) to the Beaverhead River bridge on Ten Mile Road. The work is tentatively scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 5th and could possibly go into the next week. There will be short delays and slow traffic during this time. Thank you for your patience.

Updated 06/28/2023 9:30 PM The mayor came forth and admitted the plant was his. Apparently he brought it to City Hall after someone stated he couldn't grow one. In his own words "I just forgot about it." But apparently from witnesses it was a well taken care of plant. My Dillon Police Department received a very unusual call on June 20 for a plant found above City Hall. As the Dillon Jaycee’s were preparing the upstairs for the new meeting space, they came across a Marijuana plant in the upstairs of City Hall. According to the Dillon Police Department press release on June 20, 2023, at approximately 7:05pm, the Dillon Police received a complaint about a marijuana plant growing in the ballroom located upstairs at City Hall. Dillon Police requested assistance from the Department of Criminal Investigations. The case is under investigation to determine if any criminal charges will be perused. After the City Council voted to not allow the sale of recreational marijuana in city limits someone seems to have been using the upstairs as a personal grow room. Yes, it is legal in Montana to have a marijuana plant for personal use, but what about the legal issues on growing marijuana on property owned by the city? This is a developing story and we will have more information as it becomes available.

Meeting of the Dillon Montana Community Foundation Wednesday June 28, 2023, 5:00 p.m. At Big Sky Cinema, 560 N Montana Street AGENDA A. Call to Order B. History Days Topics That Need Addressed 1. Contract with Frontier Convention Center C. Dillon History Days “The ‘70s” July 21-23, 2023 1. Schedule of Events (Subject to Change) Friday, July 21 2:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Museum – “Ridin’ the Rails” Train Display Teddy Bear Picnic - Jaycee Park 6:00 p.m. Dillon History Presentation by Chris Fisk – Old Depot Theater 7:00 p.m. Phillip Page Cowboy Songs and History – Old Depot Theater Saturday, July 22 10:00 a.m. Crazy Days City Wide Sidewalk Sales Vendors Downtown 11:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Museum – “Ridin’ the Rails” Train Display What’s Your Talent” Talent Contest – Frontier Convention Center DJ Adam Plays Songs of the ‘70s - Downtown 12:00 p.m. Auto Festival / Horsepower Roundup Car Show – Where? Beat the Heat Car Smash – Where? Carma Tyler Memorial Blowin’ Smoke Barbecue Cook Off Sampling – Depot Park Drafts in Dillon– Depot Park12:00 p.m. Old Fashioned Games – Depot Park Cribbage tournament – Elk’s Lodge First Responder’s Touch A Truck – Where? Music Festival: 6:00 p.m. What’s Your Talent? Winner 6:30 p.m. Julea Rea 7:45 p.m. Joel Longie 9:00 p.m. Levi Blom Sunday, July 23 10:00 a.m. Community Worship Service, Community Picnic 11:00 a.m. Judging for Carma Tyler Memorial Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Cook Off (Closed to the Public) 1:30 p.m. BBQ Cook Off Awards and sell remaining BBQ 2:00 p.m. Duck Race 2. ‘70s History Labor Day Plane Crash Car Show D. Kiss the Pig Contest E. Labor Day Weekend Bazaar September 1-4, 2023 F. Raffle – Drawing During Christmas Stroll G. Other topics not on the agenda that need to be discussed Adjournment Committee Members: Stan Smith – Chair Stacey Roundy – Treasurer/Secretary Debbie Sporich Raymond Graham Brenda Womack Rebecca Jones Bill Shafer Golda Vaughn

Unsafe river conditions following recent bridge collapse and train derailment Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented an emergency closure on portions of the Yellowstone River between Reed Point and Columbus following a partial bridge collapse and train derailment on June 24, 2023. The Yellowstone River is closed to all public access 1 mile upstream and 2.5 miles downstream of the Twin Bridges Road railroad bridge in Stillwater County until further notice. Debris from the Twin Bridges Road railroad bridge partial collapse and train derailment into the Yellowstone River has rendered this stretch of river unsafe for boating, floating and shoreline use. Clean-up and reconstruction in the area will also create hazardous conditions for the public. Signs informing the public of the closure will be posted at access points. The closure of this portion of the Yellowstone River will remain in effect until FWP determines the river is safe for passage and human use. River and access site closures are subject to change based on condition assessments and needs of emergency response agencies, including FWP. For the full notice of adoption of the emergency rule, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2023/jun/0627-yellowstone-river-near-twin-bridges-railroad-bridge-emergency-closure What fishing access sites are open? All Yellowstone River fishing access sites are open in the area. For non-motorized boaters and floaters, Indian Fort Fishing Access Site (FAS) is the last public takeout before the closure. Holmgren FAS, downstream of the closure, is open for boating and floating. Those traveling upstream from Holmgren FAS need to stay cognizant of the closure boundary. Fishing access sites on the Stillwater River are open to public access, although Swinging Bridge FAS remains closed for construction.

Thursday June 29th, 2023 at 3:45 P.M. City Council Chambers Special Planning Board Meeting AGENDA A. Call Meeting to Order B. Approval of Minutes from the Special Planning Board Meeting June 26 th , 2023 C. Public Comment on items of significant public interest not on the agenda and within the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. D. Adjournment Planning Board Members: Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Larry Volkening, Dan Nye

UMW Press Release: The University of Montana Western Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the KDBM-KBEV Radio Scholarship, a new opportunity for students pursuing higher education. This scholarship is made possible through generous support and partnership of KDBM-KBEV, leaders in local radio dedicated to serving the Dillon community. JoAnn Juliano purchased the KDBM-AM and KBEV-FM stations in 1998 and has been a strong advocate for children in the Dillon community and surrounding areas. Her tireless efforts and unwavering support have played a crucial role in nurturing the success of countless young individuals. JoAnn has made a significant impact in our region through the annual school supply and coat drive as well as through her work with the Dillon Development Corporation and many other organizations in the Dillon community. The $500 award, promoting the importance and opportunities in careers for UMW graduates focused on professional communications, will be gifted annually to a full-time Montana Western student in good standing. Eligible applicants must be high school graduates from Dillon, Twin Bridges, or Sheridan, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must also be English majors with a desire to work in communications or radio. The 2023-24 KDBM-KBEV Radio Scholarship recipient is Tana Campbell. Campbell is a senior majoring in English with a minor in professional writing. She is also the manager for the Women’s Basketball team and the President of the Multicultural Club on campus. Campbell has worked for University Communications for the past three years and plans to continue her education by attending graduate school. “Thank you to KDBM-KBEV Radio and JoAnn Juliano for this generous scholarship opportunity. Scholarships allow students to fully focus on academics and their future careers. I am very excited to take what I’ve learned at Montana Western and continue my studies in graduate school. The support of donors in our community has allowed me to accomplish my goals and plan for the future,” said Campbell. “The University of Montana Western expresses its sincere gratitude to KDBM-KBEV Radio for their invaluable support in establishing this scholarship. Together, we are investing in the future of our students and fostering their potential to become leaders and change-makers,” said UMW Foundation Executive Director, Roxanne Engellant. For more information about the KDBM-KBEV Radio Scholarship and the University of Montana Western Foundation, please call 406-683-7305 or email roxanne.engellant@umwestern.edu .

UMW Sports Press Release: After a nationwide search, former Lady Bulldog, member of the 2019 National Championship team, and current assistant coach Britt Cooper has been named the 8th Head Women’s Basketball Coach in program history at the University of Montana Western. “I’m beyond excited for Britt Cooper to be our next head Women’s Basketball Coach here at Montana Western,” Director of Athletics Michael Feuling said. “She is a third generation Bulldog and those that know her, say she bleeds red and black. Having played for Coach Woolley, being a key member of the 2019 National Championship team, then learning as his assistant, and playing a key role for the team this past year provides us with that link to be able to carry on that culture. With her leadership, knowledge of the system, and knowing the types of student-athletes that it takes to be successful here, I have no doubt that she will be an incredible coach for our current and future student-athletes.” A Harrison, Mont. native, Cooper earned her bachelor’s degrees in Math and Health and Human Performance from Montana Western in 2019. She competed on the Bulldog Women’s Basketball team and was a key member of the 2019 NAIA National Championship team, earning the NAIA tournament’s hustle award. Cooper was named all-conference twice in her playing career for the Bulldogs, Honorable Mention All-America in 2019, and finished her career with 1085 points, 890 rebounds, and three postseason appearances. She was a Daktronics scholar athlete in two seasons and was an academic all-conference athlete for three seasons for the Bulldogs. Cooper then became a graduate assistant for the NCAA Division II Angelo State women’s basketball program for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. During this time, she earned her Master's Degree in Coaching, Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Administration. While at Angelo State, Cooper managed team travel, served as an academic counselor for the team, coordinated weekly check-ins with student-athletes, film breakdown, and on-court player development. Prior to her return to coach for the Bulldogs last season, Cooper served as a Math Teacher and Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Harrison High School in Harrison, Mont. Cooper rebuilt the Harrison High School program and coached an all-conference player, while managing all aspects of the program. Cooper most recently served as the Bulldogs assistant coach under the direction of head coach Lindsay Woolley. During the 2022-2023 season, Cooper managed all team travel and expenditures, managed team social media, ran individual workouts, weight training and conditioning for the team, ran team practices as needed, played an important role in scouting and management of team personnel, and was given the role of recruiting coordinator. “I am extremely excited to be the next head coach at Western. This program has meant a lot to me over the last eight years and I cannot wait to continue building on the culture Coach Woolley has created here.” Britt Cooper commented. “We have a great group of ladies that are dedicated to the sport, and I am so happy I get to be a part of helping them grow on and off the court.” “Over the last decade Coach Lindsay Woolley, our current, and former student-athletes have worked hard to build a special culture of success for women’s basketball here at Montana Western. During the search, it was very important to me that we find someone to continue to carry on that culture and is ultimately what led me back to Coach Cooper.” Feuling continued. “I want to thank the search committee for their work in this process and to our incredible women’s basketball student-athletes for their patience and trust in me during this time.” Coach Woolley On Coach Cooper “I am so happy for Britt and this opportunity to take over the women’s basketball program at Montana Western. She knows what it takes to have success at an institution like Montana Western because she has not only played here and coached here, but she bleeds Bulldog red.” Former Head Coach Lindsay Woolley said. “I know she will do everything in her power to carry on our proud women’s basketball tradition. I have always believed in betting on people and Britt Cooper is a great person who will ensure the young women who pass through the program will have a tremendous experience while being treated the right way. Today is a great day for Bulldog athletics.”

Dillon Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez would like to remind everyone: Happy 4th of July to everyone visiting or traveling for the holiday! 9.78.020 Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Within City - Exceptions Just a reminder fireworks are allowed on the 4th of July, as the city council has approved the exceptions for this day, from midnight to midnight on Independence Day . Celebrate safely, responsibly, courteously as animals and neighbors maybe irritated by such explosions.

This weekend Dillon was the place to be for baseball the Maybelle Arthur Memorial Tournament was held on June 23rd and 24th at Ray Lynch Park. Both the Dillon Cubs B team along with the Beaverhead Bomb Squad 12U and 10U played against teams from across the state. The Beaverhead Bomb Squad 12U won 11 to 1 over the Butte Lions they then beat out the Butte Dirtballers to take the gold and win the tournament. The Beaverhead Bombsquad 10U won the first game over the Butte Dirtballers 13 to 1 but lost the second game to Challis to take home the silver. The Dillon Cubs B team played games on both Friday and Saturday. The Cubs started the tournament off with a win over Anaconda 11 to 10. The second game of the day was cancelled due to a rain delay and running late into the evening. On Saturday the Cubs B team took on The Bronc's and lost 5 to 12. You can find the livestream of that game here . The final game of the tournament was Dillon Cubs B team VS Salmon. Salmon would win over the Cubs 4 to 13. You can catch that Livestream here . Sunday the Dillon Cubs A team would take on the Butte Miners a recap of both games are as follows: Game 1 Dillon Cubs snatched the lead late in the game in a 5-3 victory over Butte Miners on Sunday. The game was tied at two with the Cubs batting in the bottom of the sixth when an error scored one run for the Cubs. Dillon got things started in the first inning. The Cubs scored one run when Damon Skradski singled. Skradski took the win for the Cubs. The ace surrendered three runs on eight hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out five. Cohen Hartman threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Rye Doherty was on the pitcher's mound for Butte Miners. The pitcher surrendered five runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out seven and walking one. The Cubs had seven hits in the game. Skradski and Andrew Bartlome each collected multiple hits for the Cubs. Bartlome and Skradski each managed two hits to lead. Butte Miners racked up eight hits. Doherty and Tocher Lee all managed multiple hits for Butte Miners. Game 2: Dillon watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 20-3 loss to Butte Miners on Sunday. Butte Miners scored on a single by Anthony Knott, a double by Rye Doherty, a sacrifice fly by Kaden Mcgillen, an error, and a single by Sean Ossello in the first inning. The Cubs struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Butte Miners, giving up 20 runs. Butte Miners got on the board in the first inning. Knott singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run. Butte Miners scored eight runs in the second inning. Butte Miner’s big inning was driven by a triple by Doherty, a single by Tocher Lee, a sac fly by Kevin Donaldson, by Cayde Stajcar, and by Stajcar. Gavin Trudgeon led the Butte Miners to victory on the mound. The bulldog lasted four innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four. Trey Hansen threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Cohen Hartman took the loss for the Cubs. Hartman surrendered 14 runs on eight hits over one inning. Hartman, Trenton Moreni, Kale Konen, and Andrew Bartlome each collected one hit to lead the Cubs. Butte Miners tallied 13 hits in the game. Ossello, Doherty, and Knott each had multiple hits for the Butte Miners. Ossello led the Butte Miners with four hits in four at bats. You can catch the Cubs home games on our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@SWMTNews/streams