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The Zoning Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM

The Bulldogs brought two cowboys back to the short-go at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). Bryce Harrison had an impressive 4.6 second run to place third in the nation in the steer wrestling. Brody Smith was locked in all week in the bareback. He scored an 80.5 point ride Saturday night to finish eighth in the country. Final Results Bryce Harrison placed third in the nation in the steer wrestling with time of 29.2 on four ( 6.5, 8.8, 9.3, 4.6 - 29.2). Brody Smith finished eighth in the nation in the bareback riding with a score of 307.5 on four (74.0, 73.5, 79.5, 80.5 - 307.5). Ryland Lufkin finished 18th in the breakaway roping (NS, 2.6, 3.0 - 5.6). Breanna Jenkins finished 27th in the breakaway roping (NS, 12.0, 2.1 - 14.1) Emmy Ilgen placed 33rd in the goat tying (7.9, 8.0, 9.9 - 25.8). Mikayla Witter placed 35th in the breakaway roping (3.5, NS, 12.6 - 16.1) Ethan Stensrud finished 40th in the tie-down roping (31.5, NS, NS - 31.5) Jake Cerini and Jame Ramirez placed 41st in the team roping (18.2, NS, NS - 18.2) Alonzo Skunkcap tied for 43rd place in the team roping (NS, NS, NS - NS) Coach Lahaye's Thoughts "I was very proud of how well everyone represented Montana Western. It was sad to be my last college rodeo but I couldn't have asked for a better bunch to go with. To have two representatives end up in the top 10 in the country was a great way to end the season." Up Next The Bulldogs will begin the 2021-22 season this September at the Trapper Stampede in Cody, Wyo.

The City of Dillon has released a project prioritization matrix, this will help them better understand which projects need to be worked on first. We have included a copy of the CIP project prioritization matrix below, you can download it and fill it out. You will need to rank each category for each project on a scale of 1 to 5 and then total each row. WWC will add the information in and the average of each score will outline the priorities for the City. We will be holding a public hearing later this summer for further input. When completed please return to the City by email or drop it off at the City by Friday, June 25th, 2021.

Kevin Engellant will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He will provide updates of current events for the junior golf program in Dillon and his vision for the junior golf program in the future. Visitors are welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary should come at noon to be a guest for lunch. The Club meets in the Guild Hall of St. James Episcopal Church, 203 East Glendale St. For more information, email Mike Blando at mikeblando0717@gmail.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

Friday night a local downtown Dillon Business had a window broken when a passerby decided to punch and knock over one of the cigarette ashtrays. The ashtray can be seen in the video below bouncing off the window and breaking it. High Country Glass is asking for help in identifying the person, and or for the person involved to come forward. (Update 06/19/2021) We have been notified the individual involved has came forward and agreed to make things right. (Video was removed)

The first Beaverhead Territory Days is going on now, the festivities started off last night with Henry Plummer Ransom Karaoke at Macs Last Cast. Today's festivities started off with the Truck & Learn going on tell 1 P.M. along with a pie eating contest that was held at the old Mary Innes building. Today at 4 P.M. they will have an alpaca parade along with an Ugly truck contest. If you have an ugly truck, muddy truck, and or a very abused truck full of dents you are encouraged to enter the parade. A street dance will take place from 7 to 11 P.M. Vendors at the Old Depot Park today and tomorrow. Followed by a sporting Clays trap shoot Sunday at the White Lane Trap Club from 2 to 5 P.M.

Breanna Jenkins finished fourth in the third go round of the breakaway roping with a time of 2.1 seconds. Overall, she finishes in 27th place (NS, 12.0, 2.1 - 14.1) Emmy Ilgen had a 9.9 in her third attempt in the Goat Tying. she finishes in 33rd place (7.9, 8.0, 9.9 - 25.8) Today's Short-Go Action: Both Brody Smith and Bryce Harrison have a chance at a national championship tonight at 7 p.m. Brody Smith is in seventh place in the bareback (74.0, 73.5, 79.4 - 227.0). Bryce Harrison in seventh place in the steer wrestling (6.5, 8.8, 9.3 - 24.6). Event Schedule Daily Results Tonight's championship short-go will be broadcast on ESPN3

To the Dillon and surrounding communities, Due to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Birch Creek Center has been closed since March 2020. Because of the continued impacts of the pandemic and the need for safety, plumbing, and cosmetic upgrades to allow the center to reopen to the public, we were also unable to open the Birch Creek Center for the 2021 season. If you have any questions about the Birch Creek Center, please direct them to Mike Piazzola, University of Montana Western Senior Director of Auxiliary Services: ( mike.piazzola@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7664).

Hunters interested in purchasing licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing can do so from June 21 through July 21. This new process for the sale of surplus licenses began in 2020 in response to issues in years past. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m. Hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the FWP website . The resulting Surplus License List will be randomized with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time.  To be placed on the Surplus License List, resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the MyFWP portal:  https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/login/login.jsp . This new process requires hunters to keep their email address current in their ALS record. Payment of the license fee is not required to sign up on the Surplus License List. Obtaining a license from this list has no effect on your existing preference points. Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license/permit within the timeframe specified in the email, otherwise, your opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus License List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers. The timeframes to sign up for the various Surplus lists are as follows: Deer & Elk Permits, Deer B & Elk B License: June 21 – July 21 Antelope, Antelope B, Crane, Special Mountain Lion: August 9– Aug. 27 Nonresidents who hold a NR Native license, Youth Combo license, or NR College Student Combination license may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price. For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or  fwplic@mt.gov .

The University of Montana Western is pleased to announce that Dr. Ashley Carlson, currently Professor of English and Division Chair for the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at UMW, will begin a new role as Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. Dr. Carlson has a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of New Mexico and has published work on nineteenth-century literature, women’s studies, and popular culture. In 2019-20 she taught and conducted research in Madagascar as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar. At the University of Montana Western, she has also served on Faculty Senate, as Vice President of the Faculty Union, and as Chair of the Department of English. “Although Ashley is already a member of the Montana Western community, please join me in welcoming her into this new role. We look forward to her leadership in this position on our campus,” said Chancellor Michael Reid. Current Interim Provost, Dr. Jenny McNulty, will begin her new position on July 1 at the University of Alaska Anchorage as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences after serving as the Interim Provost at UMW for the past year. Dr. McNulty will continue her responsibilities as Provost through June 22 while working with Dr. Carlson through the transition. Dr. Carlson will officially start her new role and duties as Interim Provost on June 23. A search for the next Provost will begin later this summer with the objective of identifying a permanent Provost by the end of 2021.

The University of Montana Western will be holding a community forum and Q/A session on Thursday, June 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the Lewis and Clark Room in Mathews Hall on campus for an update on current and upcoming campus projects including: Atlantic Street Renovation Project Boiler Plant Upgrade Parking Lot Updates Bulldog Card Door Swipe Project Student Union Building Project MYCA Dining Hall Renovation and New Entrance UMW Director of Facilities, Michael (Embee) Brown, along with Senior Director of Auxiliary Services, Mike Piazzola, and Bulldog Card Manager, Brittney Ferris, will be present to answer any questions you may have about these projects. For more information, please email michael.brown@umwestern.edu .

A full fishing closure is in effect once again for a portion of the lower Ruby River due to low flows and high water temperatures. The closure extends about 14 miles, from the Duncan District Road crossing downstream to the confluence with the Beaverhead River. This is the second time this year a fishing closure has been implemented in this section of the Ruby River. Flows in the Ruby River at a U.S. Geological Survey gauge near Twin Bridges dipped below 20 cubic feet per second on June 16, well below the fifth percentile of historic daily flows for that date, which is 45 cubic feet per second. Water temperatures also exceeded 73 degrees for three consecutive days from June 13 to 15. These flow and temperature values meet the established criteria for closing this portion of the river to fishing. Low flows and high water temperatures have been driven primarily by very low snowpack, water supply and inflows to the river. Dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the summer. Closures of this nature 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 additional stressors. This is especially expedient this year as recent fish surveys found low numbers of trout in the lower Ruby River. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists estimate there are about 191 fish per mile at the upper end of the closure area, which has a long-term average of about 700 fish per mile. At the lower end, there are an estimated 31 fish per mile, compared to a long-term average of about 800 fish per mile. “From a fisheries perspective, we’re at historically low trout abundances in the lower Ruby,” said Matt Jaeger, FWP’s Hydropower, Native Species and Beaverhead-Ruby Program Manager. “So that, in combination with poor snowpack and low precipitation leading to low flows and high temperatures, is why we feel an angling closure is warranted.” Ruby River water users are also taking steps to keep flows above 20 cubic feet per second, in accordance with the Ruby Valley Users Drought Management Plan. Stored water users have taken a 15 percent reduction in allocated water, and decreed water users have taken a voluntary 10 percent reduction in allocated water, according to Bill Wood, the Dam Tender for the Ruby River Water Users Association. “We’re trying to balance the needs of users who rely on water from the Ruby while maintaining flow levels that fish need,” Wood said. “Water levels at Ruby River Reservoir peaked at 93 percent of capacity this year, which is the first time since 2003 that the dam didn’t spill.” The section of the Ruby River between Duncan District Road and the confluence with the Beaverhead River will remain closed to fishing until daily average flows exceed 40 cubic feet per second for seven consecutive days, or until Oct. 15, 2021.

Day Five Update from the CNFR. Bryce Harrison had a 9.3 in his third attempt in the Steer Wrestling. He is currently in sixth place (65. 8.8, 9.3 - 24.6). Alonzo Skunkcap had a no score in his third attempt in the team roping. He and his partner from MSU-Northern finish the CNFR (NS, NS, NS - NS) The Top-12 in each event advance to Saturday's Championship Short-Go. Today's Action: Breanna Jenkins third attempt in the Breakaway Roping Emmy Ilgen's third attempt in the Goat Tying. Emmy will need to have a time of 5.6 seconds or faster to crack the top 12. Draw List Event Schedule Daily Results Tonight's performance will be broadcast on ESPN3

The friends of the Jaycee Park held a summer kickoff event today, Thursday June 17th. The event featured pulled pork sandwiches, with sides and dessert for $8, along with entertainment by Steve Rose and the Buffalo Nickle Band. Temperatures were in the mid 70s, allowing for some evening shade and a cool breeze whilst attendees enjoyed a tasty pulled pork sandwich and listened to the band. Don't forget the virtual auction will be going on from June 19th thru the 26th; all proceeds go to help keep up maintenance, as well as future improvements to the park.

Nearly $400 million of available federal funding The Montana Departments of Commerce and Natural Resources and Conservation announced today that Montana communities can now apply for federal water and sewer infrastructure improvement grants through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “The funding from ARPA will address economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic by assisting state and local governments in making a once-in-a-generation investment to improve water and wastewater infrastructure systems in Montana,” Commerce Director Scott Osterman said. In March, the federal government passed the $1.9 trillion ARPA funding package. From that allocation of funding, the State of Montana has made available nearly $400 million to make improvements to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure systems across the state. Montana communities can access the funding to use for necessary improvements to their water, sewer and irrigation systems through the Minimum-Allocation or Competitive grant programs. The two programs will be administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) with technical assistance provided by the Montana Department of Commerce and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. “The DNRC is excited to be involved with this important opportunity to support Montana communities in accessing ARPA funds for water and sewer projects,” said Amanda Kaster, Montana Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation Director. “We stand ready across our agencies to help them every step of the way.” Eligibility for Minimum-Allocation grants include every Montana town, city and county for up to the amount of its 2020 gas tax allocation on a non-competitive basis. Applications will be accepted online beginning July 15, 2021 until June 30, 2023. Eligibility for Competitive grants include Montana towns, cities, counties, water and sewer districts, irrigation districts and school districts which of those can apply for grant amounts up to $25 million per project. Applications are due by July 15, 2021. Applications for both programs are available and accepted electronically. For an educational webinar about the programs, information about project and applicant eligibility, grant matches, frequently asked questions, funding qualifications, application assistance and to apply visit ARPA.MT.GOV .

The Montana Center for Horsemanship, in partnership with the University of Montana Western, is hosting the first national Natural Horsemanship conference, Of Horse, Human and Nature, September 9-11, 2021. This public event is focused on Natural Horsemanship education in the 21st century. This conference will bring to the Beaverhead/Dillon community, the state, and the region, leading speakers, presenters, and experts in the equine arena – individuals renowned in their fields, dedicated to education and the relationship between horse and human. We hope it will be an economic boost to our community and to the region, promoting education and the many facets, career directions, economic, social, and cultural benefits of natural horsemanship, ranching, outdoor recreation, and the equine industry. The EQUUS International Film Festival , which features professionally judged, award-winning films and works-in-progress will be incorporated into the conference this year. Many of the filmmakers and screenwriters will present and share backstories of their films. EIFF was established in 2011 as one of the first all-equine film festivals in the world. Its mission is education and inspiration to advance the well-being and welfare of the horse and to promote the horse-human relationship. Filmmakers and the principals of some films will be attending from around the world. In collaboration with the University of Montana Western, special discounted registration fees for faculty and students of UMW as well as other educational and youth institutions are available. Visit the link below to learn more, register, and purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/of-horse-human-nature-wdr-temple-grandin-0909-0911-2021-dillon-mt-tickets-96703375399 Featured Speakers & Guests Featured Keynote: Dr. Temple Grandin , world-renowned animal behavior scientist, will lead a tour of La Cense Ranch on Thursday, September 9th following her first keynote on Sustainable Ranching and humane livestock handling. Dr. Grandin will give a second keynote on Friday on animal behavior, equine assisted learning, and autism. In connection with Dr. Grandin, we will be offering CEU credits. Please contact us if you are interested in applying for continuing education credits. Featured Keynote: Dr. Barbara Baker , President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. An NBHA Senior World Barrel Champion and DVM, Dr. Baker introduced natural horsemanship into the zoo to support and advance the management of exotic wildlife. Packing & Outfitting Symposium on Thursday, September 9th, presented by the equine team from the US Forest Service, bringing the famous Nine Mile Pack String from the historic Nine Mile Ranger District. The USFS will also have career and seasonal training and employment information, especially valuable for students and community members. Bernice Ende – Long Rider: As of spring 2018, Bernice Ende has ridden more than 29,000 miles solo on horseback around the United States and Canada, including an 8,000-mile ride from Montana to Maine, then to Puget Sound, and back home to Montana. The Long Riders Guild has recognized Ende as an outstanding ambassador for long-distance exploration on horseback. Jeanne Rosenberg , screenwriter for the original Black Stallion feature film, one of the most iconic horse films in cinema history. Ashley Mancuso , Yoga on Horseback, USDF Grand Champion and award-winning filmmaker Scott Knudsen, AQHA Ambassador and “Cowboy Entrepreneur” Nancy Zeitlin, featured in the film, UnReined, finalist for Best of Festival : This is the story of Nancy Zeitlin, an Israeli Equestrian champion who spent 10 years building the Palestinian Equestrian Team. Lauren Reischer – USEF and Gallop NYC – Advocate for therapeutic riding: Lauren was born with cerebral palsy and unable to walk. Placed on the back of a horse as a young child, it was the first-time riding that allowed her legs to begin to move, which eventually allowed her to learn to walk with the aid of crutches. For Lauren, horses became integral to her life. Her father, Sol Reischer, along with Alicia Kershaw, are founding members of Gallop NYC, one of the nation’s leading therapeutic riding programs. Lauren went on to excel in horsemanship, achieving recognition at the highest equestrian levels. She is also a former Captain of the Brown University Equestrian Team. Dr. Michael Yellow Bird, Dean of Social Work, University of Manitoba, Mindfulness and Horsemanship Joe Misner , Director of Wild2Ride- One of the nation’s leading wild mustang trainers, Joe has developed some of the most effective natural horsemanship programs for veterans and others, whose lives have benefited from the programs he has created. Eric Hoffmann and Iola Else, Natural Horsemanship Education – La Cense Method Brigid Reedy and Olivia Jones, current and former Natural Horsemanship students, performing and presenting. International photographer Antonia Wolf, with a breathtaking exhibition – Wild Horses, Living Wild & Free Julie Robins of the Saratoga War Horse Project and a leader in Natural Horsemanship Training Suzanne Miller & Brendan Carpenter – Galloping Through Cyberspace Tentative: Caroline Godin – Haras de la Cense/Online & Virtual Natural Horsemanship Education, Galloping through Cyberspace Representatives from E3A (Equine Education Association), Path International, Art of the Cowgirl, Backcountry Horsemen, Montana Reins of Hope, Frontier Anglers, Skydog Sanctuary, Triple Crown Feed, Stockman Bank, William E. Rideg, Equine & Animal Attorney and Legal Specialist, Humane Society of the US Equine Division, US Forest Service, M2B Ranch Music, and many others. The full conference schedule will be available soon. These are some of the many dynamic guest speakers and organizations attending, presenting, or exhibiting during the three-day conference. There will also be a variety of tables, booths, exhibits, a silent auction and raffles, and hosted food/drink. If you, your business, or organization would like to participate, please call 406-925-3270. For questions about the conference, please contact MCH Director of Development, Communications and Strategic Partnerships, Janet Rose: ( janet.rose@williamkriegelfoundation.org or 406-925-3270).

Day Four Update from the CNFR. Brody Smith scored 79.5 points in his third ride. He is currently sitting in fourth place after three in the Bareback (74.0, 73.5, 79.4 - 227.0) Ethan Stensrud had a no score in his third attempt in the Tie-Down Roping. He finishes the CNFR (31.5, NS, NS - 31.5) Ryland Lufkin had a 3.0 in her third attempt in the Breakaway Roping. She is currently in 9th place after three (NS, 2.6, 3.0 - 5.6) The Top-12 in each event advance to Saturday's Championship Short-Go. Today's Action: Bryce Harrison's third attempt in the Steer Wrestling. Alonzo Skunkcap's Third Attempt in the Team-Roping. Draw List Event Schedule Daily Results Tonight's performance will be broadcast on ESPN3

The weekend is approaching and its going to be another busy one. We have also included Thursdays with the Weekend Rundown as a lot of events are starting to happen on this day as well. Thursday, June 17th Summer Kickoff at Jaycee Park Starts at 5:30 PM. Come enjoy a beautiful evening at Jaycee Park. Steve Rose and the Buffalo Nickel Band will be performing. There will also be dinner available to purchase for $8 per plate (pulled pork sandwiches, chips, coleslaw, drink, dessert) Sheridan, MT Cruise-In On Main Starts at 6 PM. CARS-FOOD-STREET BAZAAR-FAMILY FUN! Starting May 27th, we will be hosting a classic car/motorcycle Cruise-In on main every Thursday throughout the summer. This year we will be changing it up a bit by offering season ending prizes for most attended, furthest travelled and most cars entered. The prizes will be awarded at the KENNY STEINER MEMORIAL on September 11th. Come show off your classic cars or motorcycles and enjoy an evening in our beautiful town of Sheridan, MT. Even if you are interested in cars or just a passer-by, come hang with us! This is a free event to all. Our local Street Bazaar will be taking place at the same time! Please pass on the good word and we look forward to lining main street with some old time classics! Dan Henry at The Den Dan Henry will be back at the delicious Den Steakhouse and Bar in Dillon, Montana to rock the patio June 17th from 6-9pm. So come get yourself some of the best food in Dillon and enjoy one of Montana's top performing acts as he makes his way across the state throughout the summer of 2021. Bingo! Cash Prizes starts at 7 PM. *NO ELKS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED* The public is invited to play Bingo every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ~Must be over age 18 to play.~ We play the following games:* • $10 for 10 games (3 cards each game) • $1 Midway Blackout (2 cards per sheet) • $2 Blackout (6 cards per sheet) *Buy more game cards if you like! We will practice social distancing. Please bring your own dauber if you have one. There will be some available to borrow. Come see our new electronic bingo machine! The bar and lounge are also open at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Friday, June 18th KATIE HALL LIVE Starts at 5 PM at the Star Restaurant in Nevada City. Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol with Eli Fox Jackson Holte & The Highway Patrol perform at Rocky's Roadhouse, Sheridan, MT Eli Fox opens the night at 7 pm Territory Days in Dillon, Montana Friday, June 18th – After Hours Mixer at Mac’s Last Cast and Henry Plummer Ransom Karaoke at Mac’s Last Cast Saturday, June 19th – Truck n’ Learn and Guns & Hoses Pie Eating Contest – At Search & Rescue - Come celebrate our First Responders and bring the kids to get close to a fire engine, police car, helicopter and Smokey The Bear! Cheer your favorite local hero in the pie eating contest between fire fighters and public safety officers! Territory Days Parade on Montana Street, featuring Ramblin’ Rose Drill Team, Robert’s Alpacas, and the Ugly Truck Contests: 1st Prizes for the Dirtiest Truck, Most Dented Truck, and the Ugliest Truck! Enjoy A Street Dance on Center Street from 7pm-11pm, featuring DJ, Adam Hooten! Sunday, June 20th – Sporting Clays/Trap Shootout at Beaverhead Gun Club on Whites Lane south of Dillon. This event is fun for everyone! 2-6pm. All Weekend – Arts & Crafts Fair at Depot Park from Friday to Sunday, food truck available. Come and shop the booths of our local artisans! The We’ll Read Anything Book Club will be hosting Sheridan author, Dana Harvey for a discussion of his novel Completely Indeterminate starting at 6:30.Please join us at Beaverhead Brewery on Friday, June 18th. Call The Bookstore at 683-6807 or The Dillon Public Library at 683-4454 if you have any questions. Alpine Wildlife and Shifting Climates Come explore the varied ways in which wildlife can respond to changes in regional weather and climatic conditions. You will learn about how alpine animals react to these shifts by following American pikas and marmots, two of Montana's small yet charismatic mammals. This talk will help you step into the animals' shoes and imagine how they experience the environment around them! This is the fourth presentation in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s annual Friday Summer Speakers Series, which introduces a new speaker each Friday at 8 p.m. throughout the summer. About the speaker: Peter grew up exploring the forests of northern Minnesota. He moved to Montana in 2013 to pursue his bachelor's degree in Fish and Wildlife Ecology and then went on to complete his masters in Earth Sciences. Since 2016, he has studied the effects of changing climates on populations of American pikas throughout the Northern Rocky Mountains. Like many others, he has fallen in love with the mountains and dedicated his research career towards understanding how alpine species are responding to shifting environmental conditions. Saturday, June 19th Fly In and Car Show Starts at 8 AM. Ruby Valley Aviation will be hosting a Fly In and Car Show at the Twin Bridges Airport, Twin Bridges, Montana. Join us for a day full of planes, cars, and fun. Kids Fish Derby Blacktail Meadows Kids pond Sat June 19th sign in at 9 am start fishing at 10 am derby ends at 1 pm. Lots of prizes age groups are 4-10 & 11-14 call 683-4745 or 683-4905 Whiskey Gulch Trials - Montana Event # 4- June 19th & 20th 2021 Whiskey Gulch Trials located in between Butte and Whitehall Montana. This event has grown to what is now a two day, twenty section, slice of trials riding paradise! For more information visit Dan's website at www.mossyrocktrials.com. Dry camping is available. No water is available so bring plenty! Follow the drawn directions to this trials location. GPS will take take to you to locked gate. This event is not put on by Conquer the West. It is an included event in the series. You must participate both days to qualify Brothel Days Fun Hosted by Virginia City Elks Lodge 5-7 PM BBQ, Happy Hour, and drink specials. Music by Tom Susanj Territory Days in Dillon, Montana Friday, June 18th – After Hours Mixer at Mac’s Last Cast and Henry Plummer Ransom Karaoke at Mac’s Last Cast Saturday, June 19th – Truck n’ Learn and Guns & Hoses Pie Eating Contest – At Search & Rescue - Come celebrate our First Responders and bring the kids to get close to a fire engine, police car, helicopter and Smokey The Bear! Cheer your favorite local hero in the pie eating contest between fire fighters and public safety officers! Territory Days Parade on Montana Street, featuring Ramblin’ Rose Drill Team, Robert’s Alpacas, and the Ugly Truck Contests: 1st Prizes for the Dirtiest Truck, Most Dented Truck, and the Ugliest Truck! Enjoy A Street Dance on Center Street from 7pm-11pm, featuring DJ, Adam Hooten! Sunday, June 20th – Sporting Clays/Trap Shootout at Beaverhead Gun Club on Whites Lane south of Dillon. This event is fun for everyone! 2-6pm. All Weekend – Arts & Crafts Fair at Depot Park from Friday to Sunday, food truck available. Come and shop the booths of our local artisans! Territory Days Street Dance Elks Lodge 1554 starts at 5 PM. Street dance for Territory Days. Live music and food available for purchase. Sunday, June 20th Brats & Beer Happy Fathers Day from the Antlers Saloon! Drinks food and fun is what we’re serving up on Sunday, June 20th, in celebration of Father’s Day. Join us for Brats & Beer and all the fixins from 12 noon - 4pm. LIVE W/ Will Williams Willy James The Star Restaurant and Will Williams Willy James starts at 12 PM LIVE MUSIC We'll see ya soon, at the Antlers Saloon! Main Street, Wisdom, MT 406-689-9393 Don't forget Sunday is Fathers Day, have a safe and fun weekend Southwestern Montana. As always if you have an event feel free to email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the disbursement of nearly $17.3 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to 42 cities and towns across the state. “These ARPA funds will provide 42 additional towns and cities with the authority to address their individual needs, from supporting those impacted by the pandemic to investing in their infrastructure needs,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said. Cities and towns will receive the following funding amounts based on criteria outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury: Bearcreek: $10,473.01 Big Timber: $217,251.15 Bozeman: $6,364,398.46 Bridger: $96,428.35 Broadview: $23,372.70 Butte-Silver Bow: $4,459,331.99 Chester: $108,944.87 Clyde Park: $39,720.81 Colstrip: $286,858.36 Darby: $101,920.29 Dillon: $549,322.27 Dodson: $14,943.20 Drummond: $42,786.09 East Helena: $268,594.45 Ekalaka: $47,511.71 Eureka: $179,573.84 Fairfield: $92,341.32 Fairview: $110,349.79 Fort Benton: $182,894.56 Froid: $25,927.09 Fromberg: $59,261.92 Geraldine: $31,802.20 Glasgow: $424,284.72 Harlem: $106,645.92 Harlowton: $126,059.31 Hingham: $15,198.64 Jordan: $49,299.79 Laurel: $860,191.92 Libby: $354,932.94 Plains: $145,472.69 Poplar: $107,284.52 Red Lodge: $294,138.38 Rexford: $20,179.71 Ronan: $270,254.80 Sidney: $788,413.47 St. Ignatius: $105,751.88 Terry: $71,012.13 Walkerville: $90,425.52 Westby: $19,668.83 Whitehall: $146,877.61 Wibaux: $75,610.04 Winnett: $23,628.14 Today’s funding announcement follows more than $20 million announced last week for 52 Montana cities and towns. More information about the program may be found through guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury here .