BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR ROTARY CLUB OF DILLON The Dillon Rotarians will conduct their monthly business meeting on Wednesday, September 7th at noon. Visitors are welcome to attend, and anyone interested in learning more about the Rotary organization is invited to be a guest for lunch. The Rotary Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, located at 203 East Glendale Street. For more information about the Rotary Club, email Matthew Fullerton at matthewfullerton@me.com .

UMW Sports Press Release: The Montana Western football team toppled Eastern Oregon University in their 2022 home opener 48-14. They totaled 419 offensive yards and six touchdowns. John Mears also tacked on two field goals for the Bulldogs. The Bulldog defense came to play as they were able to rack up five takeaways from the Mountie offense. "I was encouraged this week as the guys did a very good job of improving and made a big jump between week one and week two. It was encouraging to see our quarterback progress through his reads. Our offensive line was consistent in their run and pass blocking. Our defense was really good again today, despite a few lapses during the game. We have some work to do, but are pleased with the win." Coach Nourse said following the game. How It Happened The Bulldog defense started the game by forcing a fumble to take the ball away from the EOU offense on the opening drive. This was followed by the first of two Mears field goals to put the first points on the board of the game for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs added three rushing touchdowns by Jon Jund , Reese Neville , and Colten McPhee , along with another field goal by Mears before Eastern Oregon was able to find the end zone with 1:53 remaining in the first half. The Bulldogs answered with another rushing touchdown by Jund to send the Bulldogs to halftime up 34-7. The Bulldog defense had three takeaways in the first half; including two forced fumbles and a 79-yard interception return by Braden Swank . The second half started with a five minute and thirty-one second, 85-yard drive that culminated in a Jund 14-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Shipley . The Bulldogs went up 41-7 before allowing a 65-yard Mounties touchdown pass to Malachi Spurrier. The Bulldogs held the Mounties scoreless for the remainder of the game and added another Jund touchdown pass to Shipley with 13:24 left in the game. Linebacker Braden Smith forced a fumble and Reece Stanish intercepted a pass at midfield from EOU quarterback Tanner Sweek. The Bulldogs took over with 2:35 remaining in the game and successfully ran out the clock to claim their first victory of the 2022 season. Notables The Bulldogs offense sprang to life this week, racking up 419 total yards, six touchdowns, and two field goals. Jund went 20-29 for 223 yards and two touchdowns passing. He also added 22 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. McPhee and Neville each scored a rushing touchdown for the Bulldogs and combined for 146 rushing yards. The Bulldog defense held the Eastern Oregon offense to just 11 first downs and forced five takeaways. Swank picked off Mountie quarterback Luke Ross and ran it back 79 yards to give the Bulldogs great field position in the first half. James Aragon added two sacks for the Bulldog defense. Kameron Rauser led the defense with 8 total tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. Up next The Bulldogs will look to carry this momentum into next week as they will be hosting #16 ranked Dickinson State (N.D.) at 1 PM MST at Vigilante Stadium.

Bulldog football and volleyball teams had three athletes this week named Erck Hotels/Frontier Conference Player of the Week awards. Kaylee Fritz , a 5-foot-7 sophomore setter from Kalispell, Mont. earned setter of the week as she averaged seven assists and 2.91 digs per set. In the win over Benedictine-Mesa, she recorded 31 assists and 11 digs. Jon Jund , a 6-foot-1, 190 lbs, senior quarterback from Spring Creek, Nev. was 20 of 29 (69 percent) passing for 223 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 22 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries in the Bulldog's home conference opener 44-14 win over Eastern Oregon. Kameron Rauser , a 6-foot, 220lbs, junior linebacker from Townsend, Mont earned defensive player of the week as he recorded three solo tackles, five assisted tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack in the Bulldog's home conference opener 44-14 win over Eastern Oregon.

We will have the entire three blocks of Idaho closed just like last week. We will close the side streets up to the allies. We are planning on grouting the back of the curb possibly Tuesday but definitely Wednesday. Prep for pavement will be going on starting on Tuesday, I'm guessing it's going to take a few days. Tom from Acme Asphalt should be in on Wednesday to start paving. He will start with finishing the asphalt on Bannack from Montana to the alley then he will start on the first lift working from Helena to Center. The side streets will have road closed to through traffic out on Washington st and Montana street and a road closed barricade at the allies on each of the side streets. Let me know if I need to make any modifications or accommodations for any of the businesses.

The Bulldog Football team will be hosting its first home game of the season at Vigilante Stadium. Please review the updated gameday information below and at the link here. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO In order to make your game day experience the best for this Saturday's game, here are some important updates for the game against Eastern Oregon: Entry gates: Gates and ticket booths will open at 11:30 a.m. There will be two entrances where tickets will be sold. The entrance closest to the elementary school/concession stand (cash only) and the tailgate lot. The pass gate will be located next to the tailgate lot ticket entrance. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in advance online at umwbulldogs.com . Fans will be able to purchase online at the game as well using the Hometown Ticketing app. The entrance located near the elementary school/concession stand will be cash only purchases for tickets. The entrance located in the tailgate lot will offer a credit card and a cash option for purchasing tickets. Tailgate lot: Fans will need to have purchased a tailgate spot through the UMW Foundation. The tailgate lot is the only location where tailgating is allowed on game days. We ask the fans that tailgate to please pick up the area around you and bring your trash with you when you leave. Sideline passes: In order to gain access to the sidelines, fans must have a valid department issued sideline pass. Fans must enter and exit the sideline through appropriate sideline gates and remain within the designated areas once on the sideline. Student Section (The Pound): UMW students will enter through the designated student section where they will scan their Bulldog cards for entry. There will be a sign (The Pound) in front of the bleachers where the students will sit. Concessions: Concessions will be sold until the end of the 3rd quarter. Popcorn, hotdogs, nachos, candy, water, Gatorade and soda will be sold. Prohibited Inside Vigilante : Animals, coolers, and outside food and beverage. WATCH: UMW Football Watch Link PURCHASE TICKETS : UMW Purchase Game Tickets

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20 calls for service during the month of August 2022. 08-04 MVA I-15 MM 84 (Cancelled) 08-04 Smoke Alarm W. Center St (Cancelled) 08-06 Lagoon Ln Tree fire 08-06 MVA Hwy 91 S MM 2 08-08 MVA Hwy 278 MM 18 08-09 MVA Hwy 278 MM 20 (Grasshopper VFD Mutual Aid) 08-10 UMW Person stranded on roof of building 08-12 Smoke Alarm W. Center St (False Alarm) 08-13 Gas Leak N. Montana St 08-14 Propane tank fire E. Bannack St 08-14 MVA Stoddard Ln 08-16 Lift Assist (Mutual Aid Beaverhead EMS) 08-17 Semi brake fire I-15 MM 62 08-18 Grass fire Sweetwater Rd (Madison County Mutual Aid) 08-20 Smoke smell S Idaho St (no smoke found) 08-22 MVA I-15 MM 50 08-22 Grass Fire Bluebird Ln (False Alarm) 08-26 Vehicle Fire E. Sebree St 08-27 MVA Hwy 91 S. & Hwy 278 08-30 CO Call E. Center St (False Alarm) The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department has hired 6 new firefighters over the last month. We trained on initial fire attack as well as took a trip to Bannack State Park & were instructed on their fire suppression system. 2 members attended a Montana Mutual Aid meeting with other agencies (State & Federal) as well as other departments on the fire outlook & preparedness level for the remainder of the year.

A few lucky local veterans got to take to the skies in a 1942 Boeing Stearman Trainer plane. The veterans left Pioneer Care around 8:45 a.m. this morning and were escorted to the airport by the Patriot Guard. Once at the airport they were able to inspect the biplane and hear about what made this plane so special. Dream Flights pilot Molly Flanagan talked about the history of how this plane was used as a trainer for pilots then once it reached retirement the larger motor made them ideal for crop dusting. She also explained the dos and don’ts when in and around the plane. Once everyone was ready Veteran P.J. Mahoney was helped into the front seat and buckled in for his dream flight. The flights took participants for a fifteen-minute ride around the skies of Dillon. Dream Flights is a nonprofit group whose mission statement is as follows: We Give Back to Those Who Gave Dream Flights is dedicated to honoring military veterans and seniors with the adventure of a lifetime: a flight in a Boeing Stearman biplane. As we make these heroes' wishes come true, our Dream Flights inspire them to share their stories. We collect, preserve, and share those stories of how they survived through times of great strife to remind us of our shared humanity, our connection to each other and the value of listening. Our Dream Flights close the generation gap and open us up to a clearer understanding of ourselves and our world.

The Beaverhead County Fair has posted on their Facebook page the following: Unfortunately our carnival has cancelled. It is beyond our control. Please bring your advance sale passes to 3D for a full refund. Thanks for your understanding. We have lots of other things to do at the fair! 2 days of PRCA Rodeo! Kip Moore concert! Ranch Rodeo! Bounce Houses! Sky Tramp! Lots of cool vendors! Live music every night! On the positive side…we will have more parking for all!! This is another blow to Montana's biggest weekend as Mungas Construction has failed to complete the Idaho Street project on time and now the carnival has been cancelled on the Beaverhead County Fair. The Dillon Jaycees Rodeo and concerts are still a go with the other entertainment that is lined up to last throughout the weekend.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 (Buildings will be open after judging until 8 p.m.) 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Commercial and Food Booth Set-up, Fairgrounds 9:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. Judging of Open Class Entries, All Non-Animal Departments Noon - 8:00 p.m. *4-H Building Open for entries 3:00 p.m. *4-H Cat Show and Judging, 4-H Building 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm * Check in of all 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Livestock (not including Poultry & Rabbits) 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Morgan Seymour 6:30 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Open 4D Barrel Race THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) 8:00 a.m. *4-H, FFA & Open Market Swine Judging followed by Swine Showmanship Class 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *4-H Building Exhibits Entry (NO entries accepted after 8:00 p.m. or on Friday morning) 8:00 a.m. Beaverhead County Stock Horse Show, Harry Andrus Arena 1:00 p.m. *4-H, FFA & Open Market Beef Judging followed by Beef Showmanship Class 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *4-H & Open Poultry & Rabbits Entry (NO entries accepted after 8:00 p.m. or on Friday morning) 5:00 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Team Roping Classic 5:00 p.m. *4-H, FFA & Open Market Sheep Judging followed by Sheep Showmanship Class 5:00 p.m. Entries close for Saturday Arena Events 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Steve Rose FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 (Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) 7:00 a.m. *4-H Breeding Sheep, Breeding Beef, and Breeding Hog Interviews 9:00 a.m. *Judging of 4-H & Open Poultry & 4-H Poultry Showmanship *Interview Judging of all 4-H Building Exhibits - Building closed during interview judging. 9:30 a.m. *4-H and Open Breeding Beef, Sheep, Swine, and Dairy Judging. Show schedule determined by Superintendents. 10:00 a.m. *Judging of 4-H Rabbits & 4-H Rabbit Showmanship 10:00 a.m Beaverhead County Fair Team Branding, Harry Andrus Arena 11:00 a.m. Judging of Open Class Rabbits 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Rangeland Plants Exhibit & Identification Contest, Sponsored by Beaverhead Conservation District 2:00 p.m. *4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest, Lundberg Show Ring 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Dillon Junior Fiddlers 6:30 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Ranch Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena 7:00 p.m. *Silent Auction Bids start, 4-H Building (bidding continues to 7 p.m. Saturday) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 (Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) 8:00 a.m. Saturday Arena Events, Harry Andrus Arena (Entries close at 8 p.m. Thursday) 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Morgan Seymour 12:00 p.m. *4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Buyer’s Barbeque, Lundberg Show Ring 2:30 p.m. *4-H & FFA Market Livestock Sale 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Music on the Midway: Katie Hall 7:00 p.m. *Silent Auction Bids End, 4-H Building 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. *4-H Silent Auction - pick up articles in 4-H Building 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Rabbit Check Out 7:30 p.m. Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com) 8:00 p.m. *Check-out of all Companion Animals SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (Buildings Open 9:00 a.m. - Noon for check-out) 7:30 a.m. PRCA Slack 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4-H Building Check-out 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Open Exhibits Check-out. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR EXHIBITS. ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE PICKED UP. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION. 9:00 a.m. *All 4-H, FFA & Open Livestock pens (hogs, sheep, beef, goats, etc.) need to be cleaned by 9:00 a.m. No Exceptions. 2:00 p.m. Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com ) 8:30 p.m. Dillon Jaycees Concert, Harry Andrus Arena Country Star Kip Moore / Opening Act Tyler Halverson (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com ) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 10:00 a.m. Dillon Jaycees Labor Day Parade (Entry forms available at www.dillonjaycees.com) Beaverhead Co. Fair & Montana’s Biggest Weekend Highlights…… Arena Events Open 4D Barrel Race, Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. Stock Horse Show, Thursday @ 8:00 a.m. Team Roping Classic, Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. Team Branding, Friday @ 9:30 a.m. Ranch Rodeo, Friday @ 6:30 p.m. Youth Rodeo, Saturday @ 8:00 a.m. Open, 4-H & FFA Livestock Shows Market Hog, Thursday @ 8 a.m. Market Beef, Thursday @ 1 p.m. Market Lamb & Goat, Thursday @ 5 p.m. 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale, Saturday @ 2:30 p.m. Midway West Carnival Thursday through Sunday Discounted Advance Sale Tickets Available at 3D starting July 25th 3D Store Location – 130 S. Montana Street Live Music on the Midway Morgan Seymour, Wednesday @ 6-8 p.m. Steve Rose, Thursday @ 6-8 p.m. Dillon Junior Fiddlers, Friday @ 4-6 p.m. Morgan Seymour, Saturday @ 12-2 p.m. Katie Hall, Saturday @ 5-7 p.m. Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo Performance Times Saturday, September 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: www.dillonjaycees.com Dillon Jaycees Concert Sunday, September 4th at 8:30 p.m. Kip Moore / Tyler Halverson Tickets: www.dillonjaycees.com

A full fishing closure will go into effect for the Beaverhead River starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. The closure extends for the entire Beaverhead River—from its confluence with the Big Hole River to Clark Canyon Dam. The closure will remain in place until lifted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks when water temperatures moderate and angling pressure is not expected to cause undue stress to fish. Flows to the Beaverhead River from Clark Canyon Dam will transition from typical irrigation releases of about 300 cubic feet per second to the minimum overwinter release of 25 cubic feet per second over a five-day period, beginning Sept. 1. This flow change is occurring several weeks earlier than normal due to severe drought projections in the Clark Canyon Reservoir drought plan. Flow reduction, coupled with forecasted hot temperatures, are expected to cause excess stress to individual fish. This could adversely affect the fishery, prompting the full fishing closure. Fishing restrictions, such as hoot owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Restrictions are in place for other Montana waterbodies. Anglers can find a statewide list of current restrictions at fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions . All stress to fish at this time of year is cumulative, and anglers should consider fishing in cooler waters during times of low flows and high water temperatures in rivers. Anglers can help reduce stress for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish where fishing is allowed, though fish mortality may still occur: Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted. Land the fish quickly. Wet your hands before handling the fish. Keep the fish in water as much as possible. Remove the hook gently. Using artificial lures with single and barbless hooks can make hook removal faster and easier. If the fish is hooked deeply, you may have to cut the line at the fish’s mouth or consider keeping it if regulations allow. Let the fish recover before releasing it.

Submitted by: Mel Rice, Public Relations On August 27th and 28th seven members of the Beaverhead Search and Rescue and one member of the ambulance program participated in back country wilderness first aide training. The training was put on by Aeree Backcountry Medicine. There were four instructors and two victim participants including the two creators of the program Dr. Greg Moore and Dr. Dave McEvoy. Dr. Moore is one of the emergency room doctors for Barrett Memorial Hospital. The instructors presented numerous scenarios that they then put into real life action. Students were given an accident scenario just as though dispatch had received a call and members were dispatched to the scene of the incident. Upon arrival on the scene students had to evaluate the victims and provide proper first aide and evacuation techniques. At the end of each scenario critiques and evaluations were completed. Some of the scenarios included: hunters in a hunting camp having been overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning; individuals with possible heart issues, strokes, bee stings, diabetes issues, and just not feeling well; 4 wheeler rollover down a steep embankment with 4 victims; and a lightning strike that involved 4 victims with different injuries. It was an outstanding training opportunity. When the victim participants acted out the nature of their injuries, the training became very real and the sense of urgency was greatly enhanced. It was also an excellent reminder for not only the response to injuries but also the procedures that should be followed upon approaching all accident scenes no matter how simple they appear. Search and Rescue members participating in the weekend training were: Russ Sigman, Mel Rice, Trent Cottom, Gayle Rawson, Steve Mock, Adam Norlander , and Jason Ericksen. Jamie Rawson, a paramedic for the Beaverhead Ambulance, also participated and we’re happy to announce she is applying for S&R membership. She will be a very strong asset. Remember, we are “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

Katrina and Dereck Lewis, of Terminus Distilling Company, will be the guest speakers at the Dillon Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday, August 31st at noon, to discuss their plans to convert the Williams Feed Building into a distillery. Visitors are welcome to attend, and anyone interested in learning more about the Rotary organization is invited to be a guest for lunch. The Rotarians meet in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, located at 203 East Glendale Street. For more information about the Rotary Club, email Matthew Fullerton at matthewfullerton@me.com .

Plan for the week of Aug 29- Sept 4. As you can see, curbing is under way. they should finish putting in the curb with the curb machine today. They took out a run yesterday that wasn't quite right but it will be repoured today. We are hoping to pour the grout in the gap behind the curb Wednesday and Thursday. pouring the sidewalk patches will continue this week as well and will hopefully be done this week as well. The streets will be smoothed up and all cones removed and the streets reopened Thursday for traffic and we will pull out for the weekend festivities until Tuesday. Tom from Acme asphalt is planning on patching the half block of Bannack and a few other stray patches around town this week as well and we plan on closing Idaho street again next week to begin the main paving operations on Idaho street.

UMW Press Release: The University of Montana Western Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Ed and Eileene Armstrong Education Scholarship. Ed Armstrong passed away in April of this year. His beloved wife, Eileene, passed in 2020. His son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Sarah Armstrong, approached the UMW Foundation about establishing a scholarship to honor Ed and Eileene and their commitment to education. The first scholarship will be awarded for the 2022-23 academic year. Ed and Eileene were raised near Whitehall, Montana. Ed graduated from Whitehall High School and declined a football scholarship to join the Air Force. He trained as a medical technician stationed near London, England. Following his father’s death, he was honorably discharged and returned to the family ranch in 1959. Eileene graduated from Butte High School in 1953 and received a teaching degree two years later from Montana State Normal School in Dillon. Eileene taught in the Butte Public School system for approximately six years followed by two years in Reno, Nevada. She returned to Montana and married Ed on June 29, 1963. They settled in Cardwell and began a family. In 1968, they moved to Dillon as Ed was finishing an Education Degree from Western Montana College. Ed and Eileene were active in the community in a myriad of ways throughout their 47 years in Dillon. After graduation, Ed taught science and history in the Dillon School system for 29 years. During this time, he also coached basketball and baseball. In addition, he served as the official scorekeeper for Western football and later for Beaverhead County High School boys and girls basketball for over 20 years. Eileene educated generations of students in the Butte, Whitehall, Dillon and Melrose school systems until retiring at the age of 65. Over a span of 45 years, including a 12-year period serving as a substitute teacher in Dillon, she was in the classroom for over 35 years. During this time, she returned to school as a student and received her Bachelor’s of Education degree from Western Montana College. “Establishing this scholarship at Montana Western seemed like the perfect way to honor the legacy of my parents and the impact they had on thousands of students in southwest Montana,” said Scott Armstrong. “Ed and Eileene embodied a spirit of giving to their community. They worked hard to make a difference in the lives of their students and their community and this scholarship will be awarded to a Montana graduate who possesses those same qualities. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor two of Beaverhead County’s most loyal and dedicated educators,” commented UMW Foundation Director, Roxanne Engellant. If you would like learn more about this scholarship or the UMW Foundation, please contact Roxanne Engellant at 406-683-7305.

Press Release UMW Sports The Montana Western Bulldog football team fell to the Carroll College Fighting Saints on Saturday afternoon at Nelson Stadium in Helena, Mont. How It Happened The Bulldogs started the game with a strong eight minute and 67-yard drive. The drive stalled after a touchdown was called back on a penalty and the Saints defense picked off a pass from senior quarterback Jon Jund . The Bulldog defense held strong that forced a Carroll field goal for the first score of the game. After a Bulldog punt in the second quarter, Carroll got the ball at their own 42 yard-line. They scored on a third down pass to Carroll College tight end Tony Collins. The Bulldogs then went on a 10-minute drive for 81 total yards that led to a field goal made by sophomore kicker John Mears . The Bulldogs trailed at half 3-10. The third quarter saw the Bulldog defense force four straight three and outs. The Bulldogs then started the fourth quarter with a 12-play 50-yard touchdown drive that culminated in a Jon Jund pass to senior wide receiver Blake Sentman to tie the game at 10. On Carroll's next two drives, the UMW defense held them to two field goals. Down 10-16, the Bulldog offense had the ball with 2:32 remaining, but were unable to put together a game-winning drive. Notables Jund threw for 127 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and ran for an additional 91 yards. Sentman caught a six-yard pass for the lone touchdown on the day. Kameron Rauser led the defense with seven total tackles. Tanner Harrell and Hirkley Latu combine for two sacks. The Bulldogs defense held Carroll to 195 total offensive yards, including just 47 rushing yards. Up next The Bulldogs will look to pick up their first win of the 2022 season at home next Saturday at 1 PM against Eastern Oregon University.