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Escape the summer heat and enjoy a cool adventure over Father’s Day weekend, when everyone in Montana can fish for free. While anyone can fish without a license on June 19-20, all other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed. All would-be anglers are encouraged to be aware of boating and water safety on Montana’s rivers and streams. Additionally, those with watercraft of any kind must remember to stop at all AIS inspection stations. For water and boating safety tips, click on the Recreation tab at fwp.mt.gov and choose your activity. For more information on AIS, including to locate your nearest inspection station, visit to www.cleandraindrymt.com

Day Three Update from the CNFR. Ryland Lufkin took seventh in the second round in the Breakaway Roping with a time of 2.6. She is currently in 31st place . Bryce Harrison had a time of 8.8 in his second attempt in the Steer Wrestling. He is currently in 17th place with a time on 15.3 on two. Emmy Ilgen had an 8.0 in her second attempt in the goat tying. She is tied for 33rd place with a time of 15.9 on two. Ethan Stensrud had a no score in his second attempt in the Tie-Down Roping. Alonzo Skunkcap had a no score in his second attempt in the Team Roping. Mikayla Witter had a no score in the slack and a 12.6 in the perf. She is currently sitting in eighth place in the Breakaway Roping (3.5, NS, 12.6 - 16) James Ramirez and Jake Cerini had a no score in both the slack and the perf in the Team Roping. They finish the CNFR with scores: 18.2, NS, NS - 18.2 The Top-12 in each event advance to Saturday's Championship Short-Go. Today's Action: Brody Smith's third ride in the Bareback. Ethan Stensrud's third attempt in the Tie-Down Roping Ryland Lufkin's third attempt in the Breakaway Roping. Draw List Event Schedule Daily Results Starting Tuesday night, the performances will be broadcast on ESPN3

Due to public concern regarding brown trout declines in some popular rivers in southwest Montana, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on potential fishing regulation changes. Studies conducted by FWP and the U.S. Geologic Survey suggest that flow is a primary limiting factor for many brown trout populations. Short-term trends have shown reduced numbers of small, juvenile brown trout in the Big Hole River, Ruby River, Boulder River (tributary to the Jefferson), Beaverhead River, upper Yellowstone River, Madison River, Shields River and upper Stillwater River (tributary to the Yellowstone). While the department will continue to address flow and habitat enhancement over the long-term, regulations may serve to reduce some population stressors over the short-term. The regulation changes being considered include: Adopt seasonal fishing closure to protect spawning brown trout on some or all of the following rivers or sections of rivers and/or tributaries: Big Hole River, Ruby River, Boulder River (tributary to the Jefferson), Beaverhead River, upper Yellowstone River, Madison River, Shields River, and upper Stillwater River (tributary to the Yellowstone). This would adopt a seasonal fishing closure for all species from September 30 until the third Saturday in May to protect brown trout redds and reduce stress from angling. Catch and release fishing only for brown trout on some or all of the following rivers or sections of rivers and/or tributaries: Big Hole River, Ruby River, Boulder River (tributary to the Jefferson), Beaverhead River, upper Yellowstone River, Madison River, Shields River, and upper Stillwater River (tributary to the Yellowstone). No harvest for brown trout would be allowed year-round. Implement standing hoot-owl restrictions from July 1 – August 15 on some or all of the following rivers or sections of rivers and/or tributaries: Big Hole River, Ruby River, Boulder River (tributary to the Jefferson), Beaverhead River, upper Yellowstone River, Madison River, Shields River, and upper Stillwater River (tributary to the Yellowstone). This regulation would limit fishing pressure to the coolest part of the day (midnight to 2 p.m.) with no fishing allowed from 2 p.m. to midnight. More information and the opportunity to provide comment is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/browntroutscoping . In addition, FWP will conduct three public meetings: June 22 in Dillon at the DNRC Building at 6:30 p.m. June 23 in Butte at the FWP Area Office at 6:30 p.m. June 24 in Bozeman at Region 3 Headquarters at 6:30 p.m. Public comment can also be sent to FWPFishComments@mt.gov or FWP Fish Comments, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701. Deadline for public comment is July 11.

Staff at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed awards for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Program’s and Summer Motorized Trail Pass (SMTP) Grant Program’s 2021 application cycles. Public comment on the programs’ proposed awards is open through Wednesday, July 14, at 5 p.m. Montana’s OHV Program provides grant funding for OHV safety, ethics and education, resource maintenance, protection and improvement projects. The grant funding is administered by FWP and allocated with review based on individual application scores and recommendations from the citizen-based Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC). The new SMTP Grant Program provides grant funding to OHV clubs and organizations for resource maintenance, protection, signage and the improvement of federally designated motorized trails and riding areas in Montana. Funding for the grant program comes from revenues from the sale of the OHV Resident Trail Pass. The grant funding is administered by FWP and allocated with review based on individual application scores and recommendations from the OHVAC. This application cycle, approximately $525,000 in grant funding was available for award. FWP proposes to award 13 funding requests totaling $201,888 through the OHV Grant Program and five funding requests totaling $316,199.00 through the SMTP Grant Program. A complete list of the proposed OHV Grant Program awards is available online at: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/off-highway-vehicle. Click on the “2021 Grant Application Cycle” tab. Public comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. To comment, email FWPRecreationalTrails@mt.gov and include “ OHV ” in the email subject line. A complete list of the recommended SMTP grant awards is available online at: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/summer-motorized-trail-pass. Click on the “Application Grant Overview, Guidelines and Scoring Criteria” tab. Public comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. To comment, email FWPRecreationalTrails@mt.gov and include “SMTP” in the email subject line. For more information, contact Michelle McNamee, FWP’s outdoor recreation program manager, Michelle.mcnamee@mt.gov .

Ethan Stensrud had a time of 31.5 in the Tie-Down Roping and is sitting in 35th place. Bryce Harrison had a time of 6.5 seconds in the Steer Wrestling and is currently in 7thplace. James Ramirez and Jake Cerini are in 21st place with a time of 18.2 in the Team Roping. Alonzo Skunkcap had no score in the Team Roping. Breanna Jenkins is sitting in 22nd in the Breakaway Roping with a time of 12.0 on two. Emmi Ilgen is in 33rd place in the Goat Tying with a time of 7.9 seconds. Today's Action: Brody Smith's second ride in the Bareback. Ethan Stensrud second go in the Tie-Down Roping Bryce Harrison's second attempt in the Steer Wrestling James Ramirez and Jake Cerini will go in the slack this morning and the perf tonight in the Team Roping. Alonzo Skunkcap's second attempt in the Team Roping. Mikayla Witter and Ryland Lufkin second attempts in the Breakaway Roping. Emmy Ilgen's second attempt in the Goat Tying. Draw List Event Schedule Daily Results Starting Tuesday night, the performances will be broadcast on ESPN3

Brody Smith is sitting tied for 15th place with a 74.0 ride in the bareback. Mikayla Witter is tied for 16th in the breakaway roping with a time of 3.5 seconds. Ryland Lufkin and Breanna Jenkins both missed their steers in the breakaway. Today's Action: Ethan Stensrud - Tie-Down Roping Bryce Harrison - Steer Wrestling James Ramirez, Jake Cerini, and Alonzo Skunkcap - Team Roping Breanna Jenkins - Breakaway Emmi Ilgen - Goat Tying Draw List (PDF) Event Schedule (PDF) Daily Results Starting Tuesday, the performances will be broadcast on ESPN3

Community Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.

Emily Engen, a UMW senior and English major, recently received a Sigma Tau Delta scholarship for the upcoming fall semester. The $1,000 "Regents: High Plains" scholarship was awarded to Engen based on her excellence in academics. The Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society awards its scholarships to members based on the quality of their writing, academics, and community service. Emily Engen is from Fort Benton, Montana, and graduated from Fort Benton High School. She came to Montana Western because of the small class sizes and the block schedule. Engen says the block system allows her to “make the most of my education by diving deeply into each class and engaging myself fully in it.” When asked about her chosen major, Engen said, “I chose to major in English because effective communication is integral to our success as humans, and our words have power. By studying literature, I’ve been able to examine and analyze the words of others, but also build my own voice. There is so much potential for growth and knowledge between the covers of a book, and I believe that through the study of literature we are able to foster empathy, encourage curiosity, and bridge gaps in understanding.” Engen is excited and thankful for this scholarship and says that it will go towards tuition costs for the fall semester. “This scholarship will make such a difference! I am almost finished at Montana Western, and this scholarship will help me move closer to my goal of graduating college debt-free.” According to Engen, Montana Western’s Experience One program was key to her success in academics. “I think UMW’s Experience One program is a remarkable and unique framework that more people need to take advantage of! I have learned so much by being able to devote my energy to one course at a time, and I have had educational experiences within my classes that have shaped my goals and future aspirations.” After graduation, Engen hopes to teach English abroad so she can see more of the world and learn about other cultures. For more information about Experience One and the University of Montana Western, or to schedule a visit, call 877-683-7331 or visit www.umwestern.edu .

Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Packets are ready for council to pick up. The agenda and packet are on the City of Dillon website: 2021-06-16 Reg Packet.pdf (dillonmt.org)

Dillon was the place to be on Saturday with the Montana Youth Challenge holding graduation ceremonies, Big Hole River Retreat was hosting a car show and swap meet, the White Hat Coalition was host to the 25th annual car show, and the Dillon Community Affairs Committee hosted their first Duck Race. The Duck Race and Car Show were held at the Old Depot Park. With around 20 participants showcasing their vehicles from newer cars, to classics, and a few off-road built vehicles there was a little of everything to keep one looking. Around 2:30 people lined the banks of Blacktail creek as they released the ducks. People cheered as they hoped their duck would be one to come into first. Organizers ran three heats of races to get the top ducks, after the third heat they ran the final race. The first three ducks in got 1st prize $200 JB Anderson, 2nd $100 Knox Peacock, and 3rd $50 Andrus Hotel. We have included a shortened version of Saturday’s Duck Race below along with a picture gallery of the car show. We have included a shortened version of Saturday’s Duck Race below along with a picture gallery of the car show.

Hunters interested in participating in game damage hunt opportunities need to register online for the Hunt Roster beginning Tuesday, June 15, through MyFWP . The roster is used by Fish, Wildlife & Parks to quickly respond to landowners who are eligible for game damage assistance in the prevention or reduction of property or crop damage primarily caused by deer, elk and/or antelope. To register, hunters can log into their MyFWP account or click “look up draw results, register for lists” within the menu. Then select a preferred hunting district(s) for potential deer, elk and antelope damage hunts and submit. Hunters are asked to sign up for districts where they know the landscape and can respond quickly to game damage issues typically within 24 to 48 hours. The Hunt Roster sign-up closes July 15, and a randomly generated list will be created from the online registrations and will be posted to MyFWP accounts by July 20. FWP will contact hunters if they are selected for a damage hunt opportunity via phone and/or email, so hunters are asked to ensure they have accurate contact information in their licensing profile. FWP may also utilize other means of hunter selection in lieu of the Hunt Roster, including first-come, first-served advertised opportunities, unsuccessful special license or permit applicant lists or lists of names supplied by landowners depending upon each damage situation. For more details on the FWP game damage assistance program visit: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/landowner-programs/game-damage-program

Sue Hansen, Director at Beaverhead County Public Health, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She will provide updates concerning the status of COVID-19 and related concerns in the area.. 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 .

Today is shaping up to be a busy sunny day. Want to escape the heat in town come out to this gem of a car show and swap meet. It is going on tell 4 P.M. today. They have an onsite vendor selling food and refreshments as well as vendors selling auto parts and more. Take the Glen exit get on the Browns Lake Rd and follow the pallets with signs leading the way.

The 2020-21 Academic All-District® Football Teams, selected by CoSIDA, recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CoSIDA Academic All-America® program separately recognizes football honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. This Year, five Bulldogs were selected to the first team for NAIA District 4. Reese Artz, Tanner Harrell, Carson Hritsco, Kyle Schulte and Brady Schulz all received the honor for the first time. First-team Academic All-District® honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America® ballot. First- and second-team Academic All-America® honorees will be announced in early July. The CoSIDA Academic All-District® teams include the student-athletes listed at the links above and are divided into geographic districts across the United States and Canada. For more information about CoSIDA's Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® Teams program, visit AcademicAllAmerica.com on CoSIDA.com .

This Saturday the City of Dillon will be hosting a Duck Race at the Depot Park. We sat down with Stacy from the City of Dillon and Debbie with the Community Affairs board and discussed what is a Duck Race and what to expect from it. Watch the video below to find out how you can purchase tickets and what you can win.

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It's the second weekend in June, and things are happening all over. With plenty of activities for both young and old, you have no excuse to be bored. We will start releasing the Weekend Rundown on Thursday to give you a little more time to plan your weekend. Friday, June 11 Tai Chi Elks Lodge 1554 - Dillon MT Starts at 9:30 am to 10:20 am Free Tai Chi classes continue. Please practice social distancing. Dan Henry at Ruby Valley Brew Sumner is heating and so is the music at Ruby Valley Brew in Sheridan, Montana as Dan Henry returns for another night of ice cold locally brewed beer and live music. So if you haven't had the pleasure of listening to the music of the One Man Dan Band then head on over to Sheridan and join the good folks at RVB for live music June 11th from 5-8pm. Don't forget to grab yourself an official Dan Henry sticker and keep an eye out for his soon to be released Album "Gillian Hall" featuring songs about Montana, Love, Loss, and traveling on the back roads. Amanda Stewart 5-8 pm at The Star Restaurant, Live music with Amanda Stewart. Amanda is an Alt/Americana songwriter currently residing in Bozeman, MT. Karst is Where the Heart is Karst landscapes, with their towering mountains depicted in traditional Chinese paintings, to their caves winding far beneath the Earth’s surface, have beckoned to humans since the beginning of recorded history. Take a journey through time to see how humankind has interacted with karst geology, an integral piece of our past, present, and future. This is the third presentation in Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s annual Friday Summer Speakers Series, which introduces a new speaker each Friday at 8:00 PM throughout the summer. About the speaker: Cort Walsh was born and raised in Butte, Montana, and is attending Montana Tech for geological engineering. She grew up visiting Lewis & Clark Caverns, and is currently a tour guide there. When: Friday, June 11th at 8 p.m. Where: Lewis & Clark Caverns campground amphitheater Tom SusanJ at The Den live patio check out their Facebook page for more info. Silverbow Drive In Playing June 11th, 12th, and 13th Side one: Spirit: Untamed Rated PG Runtime 1 hr 33 min Side Two: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Rated PG Runtime 1 hr 27 min Gates open at 8:30 pm. Shows start at dusk (about 9:30 pm) Tickets are $6 ages four and up. Ages three and under are free. Cash only Big Sky Cinema Spirit Untamed at 4 & 6:45 pm daily, A Quiet Place Part II 4:15 & 7 pm daily. Saturday, June 12 Butte Wings & Wheels 7:30 to 11 am at the Bert Mooney Airport. Aircraft Fly-in and Car/Truck show Scenic Byway road clean up Do you live or play in the Grasshopper Valley? Please join the Polaris Community Saturday June 12, 2021 for the annual Scenic Byway road clean up. Miles will be assigned at 8:30 at Ma Barnes Country Store. A pot luck lunch will follow at 12:00 at the Grasshopper Campground. Please bring a dish to pass. We will also be celebrating Robert Marchessault's 47 years on the Polaris School Board Clean up sponsored by the Grasshopper Valley Ladies club. 9th Annual Poker Run Join us this Saturday for an absolute blast. Live Music featuring Wayne Brothers. Live auction with some awesome items, including hand made Corn Hole set with bags, leather coats, sidekick passes to Apoc, a key item auction with a chance to win an M&P 15-22. There will also be Chinese Raffle with lots of great prizes, many donated by our local businesses. There is also a plaque given for best Car and best Bike in attendance. If ya don't ride don't sweat it you can roll in your cage and enjoy the route around the Big Hole or come to the Frontier Event Center after 5p.m. and enjoy the evening events. Big Hole River Retreat Tractor Truck and Car Show with Swap Meet Come join us for our first tractor truck and car show. We will have vendors and swap meet vendors. Braap Shack will have concessions available for purchase. Bring your tractors, trucks and cars! Anything with wheels will do! Registration starts 8 am. Vendors feel free to contact me via messenger or 406-660-2389 for more info. Butte Dodge's Monster Truck and Car Show Join Butte Dodge as they host the Raminator Monster Truck featuring a car crush at 2pm. There will also be a car show, music and food trucks. 25TH Annual car show Car Show Starting at 12PM at the Old Depot Park Show your support for our troops & Veterans in celebrating one of America’s favorite pastimes at Dillon’s longest running car show event!! Commemorative dash plaques given to the first 20 entries. Awards, BBQ & refreshments Hot rods, customs, motorcycles, trucks, All are welcome. Duck Race June 12, 2021 Old Depot Park Duck Race Hosted by City of Dillon Community Affairs Committee Ticket Sales available at Womacks, The Bookstore, and City Hall $10/1 $20/3 $50/10 $100/25 1st Place $200 2nd Place $100 3rd Place $50 Proceeds go to Dillon History Days Horse Prairie Stage Stop 1 Year Celebration Corn Hole Tournament, 50/50 Drawing, Piñata, Cake Walk and more. Food: Hamburgers, Brats and Walking Tacos $10 Summer Street Party starts at 5 pm Street party with the Dillon Tap House. Music, cornhole, free pool at the Elks. Food and drink are available for purchase. Reckless at The Star, Nevada City starts at 5 pm live music with Reckless Abandon Sunday, June 13 Pipestone Summer Ride starts at 9 am This is our annual summer ride! We are going to meet at the Pipestone 4corners bathrooms ready to ride at 9am. Bring your own lunch to enjoy while on the trail! 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