The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture and the University of Montana Western Glass Arts Program have partnered for the third year in a row for the Annual Beaverhead Treasure Hunt. One-of-a-kind, beautiful glass art objects, custom-made by UMW Glass students, will be hidden at local businesses from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Over 100 glass “Twisty Doo-Dad” objects made by the students in the University of Montana Western Glass Arts Program, under the instruction of Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Ruth King, and Guest Instructor/Artist Elizabeth Walters, will be hidden in the shops of Bannack, Dillon, Lima, Dell, Grant, Jackson, Wisdom, Wise River, Dewey, and Glen. Visit these towns’ businesses for a chance to find your own one-of-a-kind glass art treasure from Memorial Day through Labor Day! This year’s works of glass art resemble shapes from nature such as seashells, flowers, plants, and more. Each Twisty Doo-Dad features glass that was stretched and manipulated to create beautiful and unique objects d’art. According to Chamber Executive Director, Rebecca Jones, “These pieces are so authentic and lovely, you will want to take it home to let the sunshine through it! Participants can bring their prize into the Beaverhead Chamber office located at 10 W. Reeder St. in Dillon to show us your treasure and be entered into a drawing to win $100 Chamber Bucks! But the treasure is yours to keep!” The rules of the Beaverhead Treasure Hunt are: The glass art pieces are hidden from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rain or shine. Each participant is limited to taking home one treasure this summer, so everyone has a chance to join in the fun! The term “hidden” is used loosely; some of the glass treasures have been cleverly hidden in plain sight in public areas, historical sites, and local businesses. Participants are asked to be respectful of these areas while searching. The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture thanks the University of Montana Western Glass Arts Program for sponsoring the Treasure Hunt as well as to all the students for designing and producing these unique and beautiful works of art! For more information, please contact Rebecca Jones, Executive Director, Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture: 406-683-5511 or info@beaverheadchamber.org .

Saturday May 15th the Montana Running Company hosted the 6th annual Beaverhead Marathon. The full marathon starts at Horse Prairie Campground at Clark Canyon reservoir. Runners follow along the Beaverhead River both challenging themselves while taking in the beautiful scenery. The half marathon starts at the old Montaqua entrance and follows the Beaverhead River to Barrett’s then down the Old Stage Road and into Dillon. This year the runners had cool weather to keep them from overheating as they pushed to either place in the top or just beat their personal best time. The top 3 places in each division are: Ladies Full Marathon 1st Megan O’Brien Belgrade, MT 4:26:34.6 2nd Stacy Goff Huntington, WV 4:31:18.3 3rd Ever Brubaker Rapelje, MT 4:38:45.8 Mens Full Marathon 1st Chance Helmick Helena, MT 3:40:01.5 2nd Travis Burian Bozeman, MT 3:34:16.9 3rd Thomas Griffith Bozeman, MT 4:17:44.5 Ladies Half Marathon 1st Kelsie Zitzer Dillon, MT 1:23:45.4 2nd Mindy Kaufman Alta, WY 1:26:56.3 3rd Kari Lister Fallon, NV 1:56:56.7 Mens Half Marathon 1st Tim Weighart Dillon, MT 1:28:37.9 2nd Jason Parke Boulder, MT 1:42:19.4 3rd Josh Bowden Dillon, MT 1:42:59.2

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), Helena Sand and Gravel, and Riverside Contracting anticipate working on the following, weather dependent: Week of May 15: Traffic control goes up on Interstate 15 (I 15) and bridge work begins over the Beaverhead River. Travelers can expect one-lane closures. Work occurring around and below the bridge over the railroad. Travelers can expect single-lane bridge closures with temporary traffic lights. Temporary traffic lights may be removed by the weekend. Concrete work continues on Atlantic Street between Reeder and Cornell Street and should be complete by the end of the week. Side street intersections closed to through traffic at Atlantic Street. Businesses along side streets will have access from Pacific Street or South Dakota Street. Pedestrians can expect partial sidewalk closures day and night while concrete cures. Week of May 22: Bridge work continues over the Beaverhead River. Travelers can expect one-lane closures on I 15. Work is wrapping up on the bridge over the railroad. Concrete work continues on Atlantic Street south of Cornell Street. Median removal on East Helena Avenue may begin.

Dillon Middle School students celebrated the conclusion of their cancer campaign Friday afternoon with a color run and other crafts. This event organized by School Counselor Channon Williams has been going on for a few years and the students have raised over $40,000. This year’s campaign had a very special twist to it. The students gathered on the football field behind the school to unveil the amount they raised in the campaign. The students had been campaigning and fundraising since January. The students unrolled a paper made to look like a check in the amount of $3,415. But the check had a name on it instead of a cancer foundation. This year the students wanted to do something special for a teacher who has been battling cancer. They chose to donate the funds to their teacher; Shellie Broeder, a Dillon Middle School teacher who was diagnosed with cancer and has been bravely fighting cancer this year along with teaching. She was unaware of the students’ choice and joined them on the football field with her family. The students unrolled the check and to her surprise it had her name on it. After the initial shock wore off, she addressed the students and thanked them for accepting her with no hair or eyebrows when she came back to teach. She thanked them for the donation and the compassion they have shown towards her. Later in the day she was able to sign the Pink Firetruck as someone who has battled cancer.

BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY MAY 16, 2023 5:00 PM AGENDA: I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 04-18-2023 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business Public Comment V. New Business Discuss policy for billing MVA’s for out of district drivers. Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report VII. Public Comment VIII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda IX. Adjournment

Katey Vezina was clutch at the plate with runners on base on Thursday, driving in five on one hits to lead Dillon Lady Beavs past Butte central 20-5 on Thursday. Vezina drove in runs on a triple in the first, a walk in the first, and a groundout in the fourth. Butte central scored four runs in the third inning, but Dillon Lady Beavs still managed to pull out the victory. Butte central big bats were led by Badovinac and Keeley, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. The Lady Beavs fired up the offense in the first inning. Dillon scored three runs when Vezina tripled. Vezina took the win for the Lady Beavs. The fireballer surrendered five runs on four hits over three innings. Tymber Barnes threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Mehring took the loss for Butte central. The bulldog allowed four hits and eight runs. The Lady Beavs collected ten hits on the day. Emily Brevig and Bridget Lovaas each managed multiple hits for the Lady Beavs. Lovaas and Brevig each collected two hits to lead the Lady Beavs.

Both teams were strong on the mound on Thursday, but the Hamilton Broncs were just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over the Beavers on Thursday with the final being 1 to 0. Damon Skradski started the game for the Beavers and recorded 21 outs. A single by Skradski in the seventh inning was a positive for the Beavers. Jackson Jessop led things off on the pitcher's mound for the Broncs. Jessop allowed one hit and zero runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking one. Skradski was on the pitcher's mound for the Beavers. Skradski went seven innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out eight and walking one. Skradski went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead the Beavers in hits. The Beavers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Andrew Bartlome made the most plays with 12. Atticus Southwell led the Broncs with two hits in three at bats. The Broncs didn't commit a single error in the field. Taylor Nead had five chances in the field, the most on the team.

UMW Sports Press Release: Frontier Conference Commissioner Kent Paulson released the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field All-Conference teams today. To be selected to the All-Conference Team, the student-athlete must place in the top three of their events at the conference meet. Three Bulldogs earned All-Conference honors. Araceli Ramirez finished the Women’s 1500m run at the Frontier Conference Championships. She recorded a time of 5:07.66 to place second. Over the season, Ramirez competed in the Women’s 1500m, 800m, and the 4x400m race. Taya Brewer earned a qualifying time for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the Tom Gage Invite last weekend. She finished in a time of 37:55.41 after the altitude conversion, well under the B standard. Brewer finished in third place in the Women’s 10,000m run at the Frontier Conference Championships and earned Frontier Conference Track Athlete of the Week back on April 10. Luke Lutz earned his way on the All-Conference team after he finished the Men’s 10,000m race with a time of 32:12.96 after the altitude conversion for a school record (as of 2017). This season, Luke also competed in the Men’s 5000m race, 1500m race, and the 800m race.

ATTENTION: DILLON CUBS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PLAYERS Mandatory Player/Parenting Meeting will be held at The Search and Rescue Building on Monday May 15th at 7:00 pm. If you attended the player meeting back in November of 2022 you will receive an email with the forms that need to be completed. Please bring the following forms and documents to the initial Player/Parent meeting: · Completed Legion Form 2 · Completed 2023 Player/Parent Contract · Permission to treat form · Drug testing form · A copy of your birth certificate · A physician signed sports physical form within the last 12 months Player fees will be due after tryouts. Players (age 12 and under) born in 2011 and after are not eligible to play American Legion Baseball. Players born in 2003 or before are no longer eligible to play American Legion Baseball. For more information or to obtain any of the forms contact Coach Bartlome at 406-925-1910 or any Board member .

It came down to the last play, but the Beavers were on the wrong end of a 4-3 defeat to Frenchtown Broncs on Wednesday. The game was tied at three with Frenchtown batting in the bottom of the eighth when an error scored one run for the Broncs. The Beavers lost despite out-hitting Frenchtown nine to two. The Broncs knotted the game up at three in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jordan Warner grounded out, scoring two runs. Noah Gibbs earned the win for Frenchtown. The lefty surrendered three runs on nine hits over eight innings, striking out eight and walking one. Kale Konen took the loss for the Beavers. Konen went one inning, allowing one run on zero hits, striking out one and walking one. Tyler Lagunas started the game for the Beavers. The righty allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out five and walking one The Beavers collected nine hits on the day. Andrew Bartlome, Sawyer Tackett, and Lagunas each collected multiple hits for the Beavers. Lagunas, Tackett, and Bartlome each collected two hits to lead the Beavers.

UMW Sports Press Release: The Bulldog Track & Field team competed in their final meet of the season at the Tom Gage Invite in Bozeman, Mont. Taya Brewer ran the 10,000m in a time of 37:55.41 after the altitude conversion, qualifying herself for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. “I am super happy for Taya to qualify for Nationals. She ran really gutty to get the time. It was a tough meet otherwise but I am very happy to take the opportunity to race very good competition. We are looking forward to nationals and the fall season with some really big goals.” Head Coach Dylan Zitzer said after the meet. Highlights Taya Brewer ran the 10,000m race with a time under the B standard, qualifying her to compete in the NAIA Track & Field Championships. Cecily Eagleton finished in second in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase with a time of 13:27.28. Joe Lamb and Carlin Onstad competed in the Men’s 1500m run. Lamb recorded a time of 4:23.81 and Onstad recorded a time of 4:33.31. Araceli Ramirez finished the Women’s 1500m run in a time of 5:17.60. In the Women’s 5000m race, Liz Varner finished in fifth place with a time of 20:07.73. Tahja Hunt finished in seventh place with a time of 22:27.75. Will Hyatt and Brant Heiner raced in the Men’s 5000m run. Hyatt finished with a time of 16:27.39 and Heiner finished with a time of 16:34.18. Up Next Brewer will be preparing to travel to the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships that will be in Marian, Ind. from May 25 through May 27.

HELENA, MT- Sarah R. Sadowski, Director of the Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Montana Commission on Community Service, announce that Montana has received $2,534,356 in funding from AmeriCorps. The total funding amount is granted to the Montana Commission on Community Service, the Governor-appointed state service commission, which in turn will award the grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies across the state. “We’re honored to partner with organizations to use these resources to meet community needs and develop those who serve as AmeriCorps members” said Sarah R. Sadowski, Director of the Governor’s Office of Community Service. “Individuals who answer the call to service bring light to the people and places who need it most.” The 2023 AmeriCorps competitive grant awards provide $2,534,356 to four sponsoring organizations who will deploy 139 AmeriCorps members who will be deployed into service across the state by four sponsoring organizations. Big Sky Watershed Corps, Montana Conservation Corps, Inc., $1,057,816, 46 members: The Big Sky Watershed Corps engages members to make measurable contributions in environmental stewardship of America's headwaters in the northern Rocky Mountains and improve at-risk ecosystems critical to the health of Montana's communities. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Montana State Parks AmeriCorps, $432,000, 20 members: AmeriCorps members promote healthy, active and environmentally aware communities by improving the condition of state park lands, enriching education, building volunteer capacity, and strengthening community outreach through service across Montana. Montana Legal Services Association, Justice for Montanans Project, $460,000, 20 members: AmeriCorps members serve as navigators of the justice system to help income eligible Montanans find the legal information and resources needed to resolve legal problems. Members recruit and support volunteers who serve to increase access to justice. Montana Campus Compact AmeriCorps, $584,540, 53 members: AmeriCorps members provide college access and success services to first generation college students and youth across Montana. AmeriCorps members leverage 250 community volunteers to engage in National Days of Service and college access programming. AmeriCorps will make available $773,619 in Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for AmeriCorps members funded by these grants. After successfully completing a full term of service, AmeriCorps members receive an Ed Award up to $6,895 that they can use toward qualified tuition and student loans. In Montana, more than 10,000 AmeriCorps members have served more than 11 million hours and have qualified for Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards totaling more than $27.1 million since 1994. Across the country, AmeriCorps engages more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors in service annually to serve with nonprofit, faith-based, and community organizations. These members help communities tackle pressing needs while mobilizing millions of volunteers. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Volunteer Generation Fund. For more information, visit www.AmeriCorps.gov . The Governor’s Office of Community Service expands and promotes National Service and community volunteerism in Montana. Visit serve.mt.gov .

City Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. May 16 th , 2023 Notice is Hereby Given That Five or More Council Members are Scheduled to Attend the Dillon Municipal Summit in Dillon, Montana May 16 th , 2023 No City of Dillon Business Will Be Conducted During the Above Training and the Public is Welcome to Attend and/or Observe Should You Have Any Questions, Please Contact City Hall by Calling (406)683-4245

The Lady Beavers watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 20-7 loss to Stevensville Yellowjackets on Tuesday. Stevensville scored on an error during Serenity Scott's at bat, a home run by Jaden Fisher, a groundout by Emilee Ross, a passed ball during Morgan Yeager's at bat, a single by Jaidan Oyler, a single by Scott, and a home run by Sophie Berning in the first inning. The Lady Beavs collected five hits and the Yellowjackets had eight in the high-scoring affair. The Yellowjackets opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored one run for the Yellowjackets. The Lady Beavs put up three runs in the second inning. Emily Brevig and Katey Vezina each had RBIs in the frame. Yeager was on the rubber for the Yellowjackets. Tymber Barnes started the game for Lady Beavs. The righthander lasted one and one-third innings, allowing five hits and 14 runs. Vezina threw three and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. The Yellowjackets mashed two home runs on the day. Fisher had a four bagger in the first inning. Berning went yard in the first inning. The Lady Beavs racked up five hits. Brevig and Tyler Gibson each collected multiple hits for Dillon. Gibson and Brevig each managed two hits to lead The Beavers. Scott led the Yellowjackets with two hits in four at bats.

The Beaverhead County Road Department will be replacing a culvert at Cornell Park on Tuesday, May 23rd . Ten Mile Road will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to noon from the KOA to the bridge on the Beaverhead River.

Date:  Wednesday, May 10 Time:  7:00 pm Location:  Beaverhead Co Fairgrounds  Call to order Introduction of guests Amendments or changes to agenda Financial Report Fair Manager Report Executive Director Report Board Member Reports Old Business      1.  Project updates (electric, water, midway)      2.  Event update      3.  New Business Correspondence Adjournment

The University of Montana Western Foundation is honored to share the history and impact of the Gerringa Family Scholarship and its support of education majors attending Montana Western. Established in 2021 by Randy, Stephanie, and Michelle Gerringa, the scholarship honors their mother, Clara, and their late father, Bob. The award is gifted annually to a Montana Western student majoring in education. “My sisters and I all graduated from Montana Western and felt it was important to help others while also honoring our parents for all their years of commitment to the college and the Dillon community,” said Randy Gerringa. Bob Gerringa was raised in Eastern Montana and was a standout basketball player at Shepherd High School. After graduation, he was employed as a salesman by Sampsel Sales of Billings, Montana. In 1956, Bob entered the Army and was stationed at Fort Lewis and Camp Hanford in Washington until his honorable discharge. In 1958, he returned to Billings and worked for Valley Motor Supply, transferring to Dillon in 1961 where he managed the Valley Motor Supply/Carquest Store until his retirement in 1992. Bob was an active member of the Dillon Jaycees, serving in various positions including President and JCI Senator and received the prestigious Outstanding Young Man Award. He also participated in many other organizations including Dillon Elks Lodge 1554, Masonic Lodge, Baghdad Shriners, Beaverhead Country Club, and the Lutheran Church. Bob’s wife, Clara, grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High School. She worked as a switchboard operator for Mountain Bell and in the banking industry before she and Bob moved to Dillon. Clara worked for the TCI cable company where she was promoted to manager and eventually retired in 1994. She was very active in the Lady Elks Club, Shakespeare Club, and Lutheran Church. She logged many late hours as an election volunteer and donated her time at the information desk at Barrett Memorial Hospital. During her time with the Dillon Jaycees, she held multiple positions, including President, and received several state awards. “Bob and I didn’t go to college, but we always impressed upon our children the value of obtaining an education,” said Clara. “Bob was a member and past president of the Western Montana College Booster Club and saw the value scholarships had in helping students realize their educational goals.” For the upcoming 2023-24 academic year, the scholarship will be awarded to Early Childhood Education major, Jessika Jones. Jones has a passion for teaching and is excited for the opportunities UMW’s Education Program and this scholarship will provide. “When I first went to college, I knew I wanted to pursue a profession that helps children, so I decided to become a pediatric nurse. After one year of studying nursing, I felt as if something was missing from my passion. I soon realized that in addition to caring for children, I wanted to teach them– so I changed my major to Early Childhood Education. Upon attending classes and gaining experience teaching children, my heart became full. I knew that the piece that was missing before was the component of teaching. Upon completing my associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, I wanted to further my studies which led me to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade Education at the University of Montana Western. To this day, I am thankful and excited to become a full-time educator,” said Jones. The University of Montana Western Foundation is grateful for the generosity of the Gerringa Family and their support of education students at Montana Western. To learn more, please contact UMW Foundation Executive Director, Roxanne Engellant: 406-683-7305 or roxanne.engellant@umwestern.edu .

No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and your gal and head out to enjoy Montana’s countless rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. In 2021, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed into law Senate Bill 61, which makes it free to fish in Montana on Mother’s Day. Montanans have enjoyed free fishing on Father’s Day weekend for more than 10 years.