TRAIL CREEK Location: 20 miles West of Wisdom Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 40,122 acres (IR mapping-9/2) Percent Complete: 58% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 172 TRAIL CREEK FIRE: The fire was active along the ridgeline between Three Mile Creek and Smithy Creek. Winds, shifting to the north/northwest in the evening hours, pushed smoke down into the Gibbonsville area. Crews remained on-site through the evening to monitor fire progression. Crews will continue to address the intense heat in this area to limit potential fire spread into unburned fuels. Helicopters helped keep the fire in check yesterday and will be available to assist ground crews with buckets drops, as needed. Firefighters reinforced the handline along the Continental Divide and will hold and improve that line again today. Crews removed excess water-handling equipment on the Highway 93 corridor. They left all pumps and hose intact in Gibbonsville. Heavy equipment continues to process and haul material on the western side of the fire. Crews continue to implement the suppression repair plan, in consultation with agency resource advisors. Other areas of scattered heat (Salix Creek and Gory Creek) remain somewhat active as large fuels continue to burn; no fire movement is expected in these areas. ALDER CREEK Location: 7 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 14,234 acres (IR mapping-9/2) Percent Complete: 24% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 112 ALDER CREEK FIRE: Smoke remains in the Teddy Creek area, as large fuels continue to smolder and burn out; no significant fire movement is expected under the current conditions. Firefighters finished backhauling excess water-handling equipment along the Pioneer Scenic Byway and heavy equipment finished the majority of the suppression repair work in the area. A small excavator will be used to finish any remaining work. Crews continue to implement suppression repair and monitor the large fuels smoldering in the interior of the fire. CHRISTENSEN Location:12 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 16, 2021 Size: 11,354 acres (IR mapping-9/2) Percent Complete: 20% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 1 CHRISTENSEN FIRE: The fire was active yesterday afternoon, resulting in an increase in approximately 150 acres. The fire progressed from Trident Peak into upper Bryant Creek; however, fire behavior is expected to lessen as the fire burns into a sheltered drainage area with a lack of fuel continuity and a high amount of young lodgepole pine unreceptive to burning. WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Fire behavior was active yesterday, as relative humidity dipped into the single digits. Temperatures remained in the low 70s with mostly light west winds, switching to north/northwest winds in the evening. Overnight relative humidity recoveries dipped into the 30s, which may result in a longer burn period today. Weather conditions are expected to be similar today. In the afternoon hours, north/northwest winds could again result in areas of the Trail Creek Fire backing down ridges with potential short-range spotting. The fire will continue to burn pockets of fuel, interior to the perimeter, in the Salix Creek area; this area is not expected to show significant spread. Northern aspects south of Bryant Creek will also fill in unburned interior pockets, with crowning and short-range spotting likely if afternoon winds align. Sheltering and lack of fuel continuity will help slow the fire's spread. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway are open to through traffic. Slow down and stay alert for firefighting equipment and vehicles, smoke, and downed trees. Motorists should also watch for bicyclists, hikers, and vehicles operating at slower speeds. CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground is closed. Closure orders remain in effect. The Salmon-Challis National Forests modified their closure area for the Trail Creek Fire earlier this week. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has modified their closure areas for all three fires, reducing the amount of Forest area closed to public access due to safety issues and firefighting operations. The Bureau of Land Management also reduced their closure area in association with the Alder Creek fire. Read the updated closure orders and view area maps on the respective agency websites and the fires' Inciweb pages.

A list of everything that is and will be happening during Montana's Biggest Weekend. Beaverhead County Fair Dates (Updated with the proper Fair Book) TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 10 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Open Class Entries, All Non-Animal Departments WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (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, Poultry and Rabbit Building 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm * Check in of all 4-H, FFA, and Open Class Livestock (not including Poultry & Rabbits) (4-H Market Hog pictures taken upon check-in. Please dress in 4-H attire.) 6:30 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Open 4D Barrel Race 7:30 p.m. Boots Country Karaoke THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 (Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) 8:00 a.m. *4-H, FFA & Open Market Swine Judging 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) 9:30 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) 2:00 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 7:30 p.m. Boots Country Karaoke FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 (Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.) 7:00 a.m. *4-H Breeding Sheep, Breeding Beef, and Breeding Hog Interviews *Interview Judging of all 4-H Building Exhibits - Building closed during interview judging. 8:00 a.m. *4-H, FFA & Open Swine Showmanship 8:00 a.m. Beaverhead County Fair Breakaway Team Roping, Harry Andrus Arena 9:00 a.m. *Judging of 4-H & Open Poultry & 4-H Poultry Showmanship 9:30 a.m. *4-H and Open Breeding Beef, Breeding Sheep, and Breeding Hog Judging *4-H and Open Dairy Judging 10:00 a.m. *Judging of 4-H Rabbits & 4-H Rabbit Showmanship 11:00 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 - 6:00 p.m. Live Music on the Midway--Artist Cole Snider 4:00 p.m. *Jaycee Livestock Judging Clinic 6:00 p.m. *Silent Auction Bids start, 4-H Building (bidding continues to 6 p.m. Saturday) 6:30 p.m. Beaverhead County Fair Ranch Rodeo, Harry Andrus Arena 7:30 p.m. Boots Country Karaoke SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (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 - 2:00 p.m. Live Music on the Midway--Artist Steve Rose 12:30 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 - 7:00 p.m. Live Music on the Midway--Artist Katie Hall 6:00 p.m. *Silent Auction Bids End, 4-H Building 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 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 9:00 p.m. Boots Country Karaoke, Blacktail Station street front, 26 S. Montana Street SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (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. 1:00 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 Eli Young Band with headliner Jesse Dayne and the Sagebrush Drifters (Tickets available online at www.dillonjaycees.com) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 10:00 a.m. Dillon Jaycees Labor Day Parade (Entry forms available at www.dillonjaycees.com) Beaverhead County Fair Book Events Happening Around Dillon Wednesday, Sept 1 Half-Price Propane Sale at Murdoch's (2021) Have you ever turned on your grill to find you're out of propane? Don't make that mistake again! Stop by Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply for half-price propane on Wednesday, Sept. 1. All bulk propane refills* are 50% off regular price. Sale applies to bulk propane refills, and is only offered while supplies last. Bulk propane is not available in Longmont, Parker, Rock Springs, or Westminster. * Murdoch’s will fill only certified propane tanks. If your tank needs to get recertified, visit murdochs.com to learn how. We can offer a tank exchange for the standard size available at Murdoch’s. * Masquerade Party at Birkenbuel Brands 2nd Annual Masquerade Party at Birkenbuel Brands. Back by popular demand! Bring your mask and lets have some fun. Thursday, Sept 2 Community Dinner & Bingo PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO DINNER & BINGO No membership is required to attend! Community dinner is served from 5:30-7:00 p.m. If you're running late, please call 683-5552 and we'll save it for you. Food is also available for pickup. $10 adult / $6 children under 10 Veterans pay half price! ~Salad Bar & Rolls~ [photo is a representation] Dinner includes entrée, potato, crisp green salad, fresh roll, coffee or tea, and dessert. Stay for bingo at 7 p.m. (must be over 18 to play) Lounge is open on Thursday night from 5 p.m. to close! Friday, Sept 3 Labor Day Weekend Bazaar Vendors, Shopping, Food, Fun! Depot Park, Dillon, MT Wild Horse Calcutta 9:00pm-12:00am 1260 Mt Highway 41, Dillon, MT 59725 Come to the Golf Course for live music plus bid and buy the winning team for the Wild Horse Race! Miss Dillon Jaycee Rodeo Queen Pageant We will have an exciting year with new events: Little Miss Pageant ages 3-6 and an All Year Miss Dillon Jaycee Reunion. Message Laramie Pursley Smith with any questions! This is an entry level pageant and we encourage all to get involved Labor Day Music Festival Labor Day Music Festival Friday September 3, 2021 This years event will be in front of Mac's Last Cast. Everyone is welcome! Brigid & Johnny Reed - 6PM The Road Agents - 7PM Kailey Marie - 8PM Levi Blom - 9PM The concert will end at midnight! The Den Live patio music @ 6PM with Sista Otis Dillon Elks Lodge 7PM to 12 AM Rollin Smoke BBQ Saturday, Sept 4 The Den Cole Snider on the patio 4:30 PM Labor Day Weekend Bazaar Vendors, Shopping, Food, Fun! Depot Park, Dillon, MT Dillon Elks Lodge 10 PM Willy James Live music, 11 PM Jaycee's Calcutta, 11 PM to 3 AM $12 breakfast Stargazing Event at The Andrus Hotel We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting family-friendly stargazing events in our Donna Jones Rooftop Garden at The Andrus Hotel. These events are hosted by Joe Witherspoon who is a renowned local astronomer and Vice President of the Southwest Montana Astronomical Society. Our Rooftop Garden allows for unobstructed 360° views of the expansive Southwest Montana night sky. We hope you'll join us as Joe shares details about the constellations and stargazing tips for beginners. These events will be magical! All dates are *weather permitting*. Please be sure to follow us on Social Media for updates about the events. A few details: • All events are weather permitting - follow us on Social Media to stay up to date. • Please bring a light jacket or sweater (even in the summer months). • Bring a beverage and snack if you wish. Please bring your questions! Joe loves questions. • 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱. (𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱) • $20 for adults 18+ / $10 for children Wailing Aaron Jennings in DIllon, MT at The Golden Wailing Aaron Jennings w/ Fiddle and mando/guitar Labor Day Street Party & Calcutta Willy James live for the Calcutta. Cowboy Breakfast to follow! Tails from the Darkside: Macabre Stories from Bannack History 6PM to 7 PM The night will be filled with gruesome stories of death and injury from those who lived in Bannack. The tour will take place in the town and is led by the Park Ranger. Limit 20 people $20 per person. Meet at the east end of town. Sunday, Sept 5 Labor Day Weekend Bazaar Vendors, Shopping, Food, Fun! Depot Park, Dillon, MT Eli Young Band at Dillon Jaycee Rodeo Headlining the 34th annual Labor Day Concert will be the one and only Eli Young Band. Opening for the Eli Young Band will be Jesse Dayne & The Sagebrush Drifters. Tickets on sale online and at Beaverhead Fairgrounds front gate. Buy Tickets online starting Saturday July 31st or buy tickets locally starting August 20th at Womack's Printing & Photo. ​​Tickets $40 prior to concert day $45 day of concert The Den Fast Forward on the patio 4:30 PM Breakfast Event by Elks Lodge 1554 - Dillon MT $12 breakfast Monday, Sept 6 Dillon Jaycees parade A Salute To The Armed Forces begins at 10 AM we will be having a special Livestream of the parade this year!!!!! Bacon Bloody Marys, Mimosas, Shirley Temples Come get your beverage before and after the parade! DVFD PANCAKE BREAKFAST Come have breakfast & visit with your friends. Dillon Volunteer Fire Department 405 N Idaho St, Dillon, MT 59725-2650, United States Plenty to do this week and weekend as summer comes to an end. The Beaverhead County fair is back, with many events going on throughout the weekend. Please have a safe and responsible Labor Day. As always if you own a business and you are reading this so are your customers. Ads start at $35/mo. For more information email us @southwesternmtnews@gmail.com.

It is the Commissioners’ hope that as many folks of Beaverhead County can participate in the National Moment of Remembrance of 911 as we show our respect on the 20th anniversary of this tragedy. We are calling on the Sheriff’s Department, the Dillon Police Department, all the Fire Departments in our county and all the private citizens along with the businesses to make a showing of our patriotism like we did on September 12, 2001. Wherever you happen to be on Saturday, September 11, 2021, please take a moment to remember and commemorate the lives that were lost that day. 11:00 A.M Mountain Daylight Time for one minute.

The Montana Western Bulldogs (1-0) head to La Grande, Ore. to face No. 18 Eastern Oregon (1-0) Saturday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. MST. WATCH: The game can be streamed online Through EOU's stretch internet portal (Pay Per View) LISTEN: Bulldog fans can listen to the game on AM 1490 KDBM and online at kdbm-kbev.com LIVE STATS: Follow along with the Live Stats HERE COVID-19 INFO: There is a mask mandate for all spectators on EOU's Campus and football stadium. There will be no tailgating. NATIONAL RANKINGS: The Bulldogs received votes in the preseason coaches Top-25 poll. Eastern Oregon is ranked 18th in the nation. BULLDOG OFFENSE: The Bulldogs totaled 414 yards, with 228 coming on the ground. Newcomer, Reese Neville impressed in his debut with 167 rushing yards and two scores. He also had three catches for 50 yards. Quarterback Jon Jund went 17-26 for 186 yards he ran for 48 yards and two scores. BULLDOG DEFENSE: The defensive line was dominant against Carroll. Totaling nine tackles for loss and five sacks. Linebacker Joe Ciacedo led the team with 10 tackles Reese Artz had seven a sack. The secondary had 12 pass breakups. Led by freshman Braden Swank who had four, including key one on the last defensive series. BULLDOG SPECIALISTS: Blocked kicks were the theme of special teams. Western had three kicks blocked and Kyle Schulte blocked two Carroll punts, one of which set up the game-winning drive. Returner Trey Mounts averaged 9.5 yards per punt return. Neville returned one kick for 19 yards. HISTORY: The Bulldogs are 12-18 all-time vs. Eastern Oregon and 5-10 in La Grande. The last time the Bulldogs played in Community Stadium was Sept. 22, 2018 when EOU won 54-51 in triple overtime. Press release from Casey Parrott Sports Information Director/Athletic Facilities Manager The University of Montana Western

Fall burning season starts Sept. 1. While burning is allowed year-round, September through February there are restrictions and requirements to help protect air quality throughout the state of Montana. As always, burning should comply with air quality rules and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) encourages good judgement to prevent wildfires. Follow these steps before striking the match on your burn pile: Obtain a permit from your local fire control authority. DEQ issues time, elevation and county restrictions for open burning. Check for restrictions at Open Burning | Montana DEQ (mt.gov) or by calling the ventilation hotline at 800-225-6779. Check with your local air quality program for restrictions in Missoula, Cascade, Yellowstone, Lincoln and Flathead counties. On the day of your burn, activate your county permit. Be aware of local conditions and burn smart. Check back Dec. 1 for winter burn season requirements. During winter burn season, DEQ air quality approval is required. To obtain a permit, go to: deq.mt.gov/air/programs/burning  If your county is not listed on the website, call your local fire control authority to obtain one. Only clean, untreated wood and plant material can be burned. Do not burn: food wastes, plastics, wood that has been coated, painted, stained, or treated, dead animals or animal droppings, rubber materials, chemicals, asphalt shingles, tar paper, hazardous wastes or structures containing these materials. A full list of prohibited materials can be found on DEQ’s open burning website:  https://deq.mt.gov/air/Programs/burning#accordion1-collapse5

TRAIL CREEK Location: 20 miles West of Wisdom Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 39,825 acres (IR mapping-9/1) Percent Complete: 58% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 218 TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Crews will address an area of intense heat in the Three Mile Creek area to limit potential fire spread into unburned fuels. Crews removed excess water-handling equipment on the Highway 93 corridor. They left all pumps and hose in tact in Gibbonsville. Heavy equipment continues to process and haul material on the western side of the fire and remove heavy fuels along the Tie Creek drainage north of the battlefield. Firefighters reinforced handline along the Continental Divide and will hold and improve that line today. Crews continue to implement the suppression repair plan, in consultation with agency resource advisors. Helicopters will be available to assist ground crews with buckets drops, as needed. ALDER CREEK Location: 7 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 14,185 acres (IR mapping-9/1) Percent Complete: 24% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 150 ALDER CREEK FIRE: Firefighters finished backhauling excess water-handling equipment along the Pioneer Scenic Byway and heavy equipment finished the majority of the suppression repair work in the area. A small excavator will be used to finish any remaining work. Crews continue to implement suppression repair and monitor the large fuels smoldering in the interior of the fire. CHRISTENSEN Location:12 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 16, 2021 Size: 11,206 acres (IR mapping-9/1) Percent Complete: 20% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 1 CHRISTENSEN FIRE: Scattered heat and visible smoke remains in the Trident Peak area, where pockets of fuel continue to burn out within the perimeter. The fire is expected to continue slowly backing into Bryant Creek under current conditions; however, no significant movement is expected given the sheltered location. WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Yesterday was a culmination of near critical weather conditions, with warm and dry conditions and gusty winds up to 30 mph along ridgetops. No moisture is predicted over the fire areas in the coming days, but fire activity is expected to lessen somewhat, as predicted conditions offer a reprieve from recent days. Temperatures are likely to be in the upper 60s to low 70s with relative humidity in the mid-teens. Westerly winds will be lighter, with potential gusts to 16 mph. With these conditions, fire activity is expected to be less vigorous. The Three Mile Creek area continues to be the most active portion of the fire. The East Fork of Nez Perce Creek was also active yesterday. Isolated tree torching and short uphill runs are possible in the Three Mile Creek, Bryant Creek, and Trident Peak areas. Fire behavior analysts do not expect movement of the fire to the west, given the steep terrain and influence of the westerly winds. Areas with scattered heat in Salix Creek, Gory Creek, and Teddy Creek continue to burn out heavy fuels in the fires' interiors. These areas are sheltered from the winds and should burn back onto already burned portions of the fire. The fire is having a hard time becoming established enough to move around; no significant fire growth is expected. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway are open to through traffic. Slow down and stay alert for firefighting equipment and vehicles, smoke, and downed trees. Motorists should also watch for bicyclists, hikers, and vehicles operating at slower speeds. CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground is closed. Closure orders remain in effect on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forests . The Salmon-Challis National Forests modified their closure area for the Trail Creek Fire earlier this week. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has modified their closure areas for all three fires, reducing the amount of Forest area closed to public access due to safety issues and firefighting operations. Read the updated closure orders and view area maps on the respective Forest websites.

Today the DPHHS issued an emergency rule for masks in schools. The ruling states Schools should consult parents on mask mandates and also students and parents should have the ability to opt-out of a mask mandate. The full ruling can be seen below.

The Dillon Rotarians will conduct their business meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. 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 John O’Brien at john@highpeaksfcu.com or Tina Giem at tgiem@barretthospital.org .

TRAIL CREEK Location: 20 miles West of Wisdom Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 39,405 acres (IR mapping-8/30) Percent Complete: 58% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 218 TRAIL CREEK FIRE: The fire continues to be active in the Three Mile Creek, Nez Perce, and Salix Creek areas. While the areas are experiencing an increase in activity, the majority of growth is interior to the fire and not increasing in acreage outside the fire perimeter. Helicopters will be available to assist ground crew with buckets drops as needed. Crews are beginning the process of removing excess water-handling equipment on the Highway 93 corridor. They will work southward along Highway 93 but leave all water-handling equipment in tact in Gibbonsville. Crews continue to implement the suppression repair plan, in consultation with agency resource advisors. National Guard crews are assisting with logistics and suppression repair operations until tomorrow. ALDER CREEK Location: 7 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 14,158 acres (IR mapping-8/30) Percent Complete: 24% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 176 ALDER CREEK FIRE: Fire activity in the Teddy Creek area picked up in the evening hours, with visible flame and smoke observed. This activity is interior to the perimeter and does not cause concern or threat to the line. Firefighters continue to backhaul excess water-handling equipment along the Pioneer Scenic Byway, monitor areas of heat on the fire, and implement suppression repair. On the west side of the Pioneer Scenic Byway, heavy equipment will work on suppression repair. Crews continue to monitor the large fuels smoldering in the interior of the fire; no significant fire growth is expected. CHRISTENSEN Location:12 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 16, 2021 Size: 11,161 acres (IR mapping-8/30) Percent Complete: 20% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 12 CHRISTENSEN FIRE: Heavy equipment completed road repairs on Calvert Road Loop and removed all but six water pumps from the Bryant Creek area. Scattered heat and visible smoke remains in the Trident Peak area, where pockets of fuel continue to burn out within the perimeter. The fire is expected to continue slowly backing into Bryant Creek under current conditions. TODAY'S WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Drift smoke from others fires in the region may provide some shading in the morning hours. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 70s with relative humidity in the mid-teens. Today's warm and dry conditions will be similar to yesterday, with winds picking up earlier and gusting stronger. Sustained winds of 10-15 mph are expected starting at about 11am with gusts to 25 mph and even 30 mph in the Trident Peak area. Another night of poor relative humidity recovery will result in an earlier and longer burn period. The Three Mile Creek area continues to be the most active portion of the fire. Isolated tree torching and short uphill runs are expected in the Three Mile Creek area, Bryant Creek area and Trident Peak area. Fire behavior analysts do not expect movement of the fire to the west, given the steep terrain and predicted winds. The effects of the southwest winds vary by elevation and aspect. Areas with scattered heat in Salix Creek, Gory Creek, and Teddy Creek continue to burn out heavy fuels in the fires' interiors. These areas are sheltered from the winds and should burn back onto already burned portions of the fire. The fire is having a hard time becoming established enough to move around; no significant fire growth is expected. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway are open to through traffic. Slow down and stay alert for firefighting equipment and vehicles, smoke, and downed trees. Motorists should also watch for bicyclists, hikers, and vehicles operating at slower speeds. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Public lands in southwest Montana and central Idaho are in varying stages of fire restrictions. Check mtfireinfo.org and idahofireinfo.com for the latest information. CLOSURES: Portions of the Continental Divide Trail remain closed. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground is closed. Closure orders remain in effect on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forests. Forest officials are currently modifying closures boundaries.

After a public comment period that drew more than 26,000 comments, the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted several changes to the 2021/2022 wolf hunting and trapping regulations at its meeting on Aug. 20. Changes include eliminating quotas, increasing the number of wolf trapping and hunting licenses allowed for individual hunters, extending wolf trapping seasons and the allowance of snares for trapping wolves. Wolf regulations were adopted as follows: A harvest of 450 wolves shall initiate a commission review with potential for rapid in-season adjustments to hunting and trapping regulations. Thereafter, the commission shall be similarly re-engaged at intervals of additional 50 wolves harvested, if season adjustments allow for additional wolf harvest. Additionally, the following harvests by any region alone shall initiate a commission review with potential for rapid in-season adjustments to hunting and trapping regulations: Region 1 – 195 wolves Region 2 – 116 wolves Region 3 – 82 wolves Region 4 – 39 wolves Region 5 – 11 wolves Region 6 – 3 wolves Region 7 – 4 wolves A non-target capture of one lynx or grizzly bear shall initiate a commission review with potential for rapid in-season adjustments to trapping regulations. Afterwards, the commission shall be similarly re-engaged for any additional non-target capture of lynx or grizzly bear. All non-target captures shall be reported to the department with 24 hours (as currently required) to include captures from foothold traps and snares. Wolf snares include required equipment and setting requirements to minimize the potential for snaring and holding non-target species. Specifically: Snares must be equipped with a loop stop that will close to a loop no smaller than 2.5 inches in diameter (stop placed at no less than 8 inches from end of loop). Snares must have a breakaway device rated at 1,000 lbs. or less installed on the loop end. Snares must be placed such that the bottom of the snare loop is at least 18 inches above the surface. If snares are allowed on public lands, power-assisted (e.g., spring-loaded) snare locks are prohibited on wolf snares on public lands. A relaxing snare lock is required on snares in lynx protection zones (LPZs). Wolf and furbearer seasons will continue to be set by the commission annually to allow opportunity for season adjustments between consecutive seasons based upon review of harvest, population size and conflicts. Hunters will be allowed to purchase and possess 10 wolf hunting licenses. Trappers will be allowed a bag limit of 10 wolves. Season dates for trapping wolves will be the first Monday after Thanksgiving to March 15 for the entire state. For areas inside a designated Grizzly Bear Recover Zone, the trapping season will start on Dec. 15 unless otherwise determined by FWP due to evidence the majority of bears in these areas have begun hibernation. Trappers should be aware that grizzly bears exist in much of the western half of Montana and should always be prepared to encounter a grizzly bear while trapping. Snaring is permitted on public and private lands consistent with trapping season dates, with the exception of those areas federally designated as Grizzly Bear Recovery Zones. Night hunting is permitted on private lands statewide. Use of baits for hunting and trapping wolves is permitted statewide with current wolf trapping bait definition. Eliminate quotas in WMUSs 110, 313, 316. Montana law allows residents and nonresidents to donate their hunting license and or special permit to a disabled military veteran or disabled active duty service member. The disabled veteran or active armed forces member must be working with an organization that uses hunting as part of the rehabilitation process. While one cannot choose the organization to receive a donated license, the disabled veteran or armed forces member who receives the license will be a Purple Heart recipient and have a 70 percent or greater disability rating. Each license must be donated or surrendered before the beginning of the general hunting season. The deadline to donate your license is Oct. 23 at a FWP office or postmarked by Oct. 23. One cannot repurchase the same license again during the license year. For more information on the program, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click Disabled Veterans Hunt License Donation. For more information on hunting and trapping wolves in Montana, visit fwp.mt.gov .

September 1, 2021 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MINUTES 1. Approve August 18, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes 2. Approve August 18, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 1. Montana League of Cities and Towns Update – Decide to Attend Online? C. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Presentation by Kevin Johnson of DOWL on River Crossing Waterline Project 2. Approve the Change Order #1 for Materials Price Escalation for Rivers Crossing and Water Line Replacement Project by Mungas Co. 3. Discuss/Change FY 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget 4. Resolution Adopting the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget of the City of Dillon, and Levying Taxes to Provide Revenue for that Budget, Allocating Those Funds to Various Budget Categories and City Activities 5. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Levying an Assessment Upon All Taxable Property in the City of Dillon for the Purpose of Paying Principal and Interest on a General Obligation Bond Approved by the Voters for FY 2021-2022 6. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon Lighting District #33 of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore 7. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Levying an Assessment Upon All Taxable Property in the City of Dillon for the Purpose of Completely Funding Two Police Officers and All Relevant Equipment Approved by the Voters for FY 2021-2022 8. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon SID #34-Paving DEW Area of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore 9. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon SID #35-Paving School Parking Lot of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore 10. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon SID #36-Montana Street Sidewalks of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore 11. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon SID #37-Cottom Drive Improvements of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore 12. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon Sprinkling District #1 of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore 13. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dillon Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 City Budget for Dillon Street Maintenance District #1 of the City of Dillon, Montana and Levying Assessments Therefore D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board – John McGinley, Council Member; Lori Roberts, Library Director a. Accept July 27, 2021 Meeting Minutes 2. Attorney – James Dolan 3. Planning Board- Don Hand; Bill Shafer 4. Zoning Commission – Raymond Graham; Russ Schwandt a. Accept August 10 , 2021 Meeting Minutes 5. Director of Operations - Todd Hazelbaker 6. Police Department – Chief Don Guiberson 7. Fire Department - Fire Chief, BJ Klose a. Approve July 2021 Activity Report 8. City Court – Judge Kaylan Minor 9. Treasurer – Karen Kipp a. Approve Cash Summary Report for July 2021 b. Approve Cash Bank Reconciliation Report for July 2021 c. Approve Collateral Report – Stockman Bank 10. Tree Board – Mary Jo O’Rourke E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Raymond Graham a. Approve August 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes i. Approve 1 st Reading of Chapter 8.16 – Public Nuisances Ordinance 2. Finance Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt; Dan Nye a. Approve August 26, 2021 Committee Meeting Minutes i. Approve Line Item Budget Report for August 2021 ii. Approve Fund Summary for Claims for August 2021 iii. Approve Claims by Vendor Report for August 2021 iv. Approve Budget vs Actual Report for August 2021 v. Approve Mungas 2 nd Pay Request 3. Fire and Order Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt; Raymond Graham 4. Health and Welfare – John McGinley, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke; Diane Armstrong 5. Cemetery Committee - Diane Armstrong, Chair; Bill Shafer; Don Hand 6. Parks Committee – Mary Jo O’Rourke, Chair; Bill Shafer; John McGinley 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Dan Nye, John McGinley a. Approve August 24, 2021 Meeting Minutes i. Approve Decision to Create Temporary Council Committee to Recommend ARPA Projects to Proceed Forward With or Whatever Other Options That City Council Decides 8. Street and Alley Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Don Hand, Russ Schwandt 9. Water and Sewer Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Raymond Graham F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY G. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal (pre- virus). Any who would like to physically attend, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For those who are cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your mic until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

TRAIL CREEK Location: 20 miles West of Wisdom Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 39,405 acres (IR mapping-8/30) Percent Complete: 58% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 220 TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Crews "plumbed" the line along the western flank near May Creek and along the Three Mile ridge, east of Anderson Mountain, as a precautionary measure. Helicopters supported ground crew with buckets drops on the Three Mile Ridge to keep the fire "in check" in the areas of isolated and group tree torching. They will be available for similar operations today, as needed. Crews continue to remove hazard trees from the May Creek area, mop- up smoldering fuels, and monitor remaining hot spots throughout the fire. Crews continue to work on a suppression repair plan, in consultation with agency resource advisors. National Guard crews are assisting with logistics and suppression repair operations. ALDER CREEK Location: 7 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 14,158 acres (IR mapping-8/30) Percent Complete: 24% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 176 ALDER CREEK FIRE: Firefighters continue to backhaul excess water-handling equipment along the Pioneer Scenic Byway, monitor areas of heat on the fire, and assess suppression repair needs. On the west side of the Pioneer Scenic Byway, heavy equipment will work on suppression repair. Crews continue to monitor the large fuels smoldering in the interior of the fire; no significant fire growth is expected. CHRISTENSEN Location:12 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 16, 2021 Size: 11,161 acres (IR mapping-8/30) Percent Complete: 20% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 13 CHRISTENSEN FIRE: Heavy equipment completed road improvements on Calvert Road Loop and will continue hauling material out of the Bryant Creek area in the coming days. Scattered heat and visible smoke remains in the Trident Peak area, where pockets of fuel continue to burn out within the perimeter. Forward progression of the fire is not expected, although the fire is expected to continue slowly backing into Bryant Creek when the winds and slope align. TODAY'S WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Drift smoke from the Boundary Fire in Idaho may cause hazy skies in our fire areas. Temperatures are expected to be in the 80s with relative humidity in the low teens. Today's warming and drying conditions will be compounded with the introduction of stronger winds. Southwest winds are expected to gust up to 20-25 mph this afternoon. Poor overnight relative humidity recovery will result in an earlier and longer burn period. Due to lack of humidity recovery and existing thermal belt locations, Three Mile Creek fire activity continued throughout the night. This area will continue to be the most active portion of the fire. Areas of scattered heat in Salix Creek, Gory Creek, and Teddy Creek continue to burn out heavy fuels in the fires' interiors. With the predicted southwest winds, these areas should burn back onto already burned portions of the fire. No significant fire growth or spread on the ground is expected. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway are open to through traffic. Slow down and stay alert for firefighting equipment and vehicles, smoke, and downed trees. Motorists should also watch for bicyclists, hikers, and vehicles operating at slower speeds. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Public lands in southwest Montana and central Idaho are in varying stages of fire restrictions. Check mtfireinfo.org and idahofireinfo.com for the latest information. CLOSURES: The Continental Divide Trail is closed from Rock Creek to Mussigbrod Creek. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground remains closed. Closure orders are in effect on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forests. Forest officials are consulting with fire managers to reassess and re-evaluate their closure areas. The BLM has modified their closure area in association with the Alder Creek Fire. All closure information can be found on the Inciweb pages and agency websites.

TRAIL CREEK Location: 20 miles West of Wisdom Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 39,340 acres (IR mapping-8/29) Percent Complete: 58% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 210 TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Ground crews continue to improve and reinforce handline along the western flank near May Creek and along the Three Mile area, east of Anderson Mountain. The line will be "plumbed" with pumps and hoses, as a precautionary measure. Helicopter bucket drops have effectively kept the fire "in check" along Three Mile Ridge where isolated and group tree torching were observed. Crews continue to remove hazard trees from the May Creek area, mop-up smoldering fuels, and monitor remaining hot spots throughout the fire. Crews continue to work on a suppression repair plan, in consultation with agency resource advisors. ALDER CREEK Location: 7 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 14,125 acres (IR mapping-8/29) Percent Complete: 24% Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 168 ALDER CREEK FIRE: Firefighters continue to backhaul excess water-handling equipment on the west side of the Pioneer Scenic Byway, monitor areas of heat on the fire, and assess suppression repair needs. Heavy equipment on the northern side of the fire will work on repairing roads used in suppression operations. Crews continue to monitor the large fuels smoldering in the interior of the fire; no significant fire growth is expected. CHRISTENSEN Location:12 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 16, 2021 Size: 11,134 acres (IR mapping-8/29) Percent Complete: 20% Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 14 CHRISTENSEN FIRE: Heavy equipment resources will continue with cut material removal operations as weather and safety permit. Scattered heat and visible smoke remains in the Trident Peak area, where pockets of fuel continue to burn out within the perimeter. Forward progression of the fire is not expected, although the fire is expected to continue slowly backing into Bryant Creek when the winds and slope align. The south side of the fire has stalled along the Pattengail Fire footprint, which has served as a natural barrier for confining the fire. TODAY'S WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: Yesterday's weather included temperatures in the low 70s and minimum relative humidity around 20-25%. The gradual drying trend continues for the next few days, with temperatures rising a few degrees and relative humidity slowly dropping. A thermal belt kept temperatures warmer last night (by 6 degrees), and overnight relative humidity recoveries were poor. These conditions may result in an earlier start to the burn window. Instability today could bring gusty southwest winds up to 20 mph. Monday will be the most critical day, with temperatures, wind, and relative humidity approaching critical values. Cooler weather is expected to return mid-week. The increase in fire activity the last couple of days is indicative of weather conditions associated with the current drying trend. Areas of concentrated heat in Salix Creek and Trident Peak may lead to a slight increase in fire activity and smoke production. These areas, sheltered from the predicted winds, involve interior islands of fuel burning out within the perimeter. Single and group tree torching on the western side of the Trail Creek Fire along Three Mile Creek ridge is likely to continue, due to the slope alignment and solar heating of the fuels with the morning sun. With the predicted southwest winds, these areas should burn back onto already burned portions of the fire. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway are open to through traffic. Slow down and stay alert for firefighting equipment and vehicles, smoke, and downed trees. Motorists should also watch for bicyclists, hikers, and vehicles operating at slower speeds. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Public lands in southwest Montana and central Idaho are in varying stages of fire restrictions. Check mtfireinfo.org and idahofireinfo.com for the latest information. CLOSURES: The Continental Divide Trail is closed from Rock Creek to Mussigbrod Creek. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground remains closed. Closure orders are in effect on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Salmon-Challis National Forests. Forest officials are consulting with fire managers to reassess and re-evaluate their closure areas. The BLM has modified their closure area in association with the Alder Creek Fire. All closure information can be found on the Inciweb pages and agency websites.

After a 651 day hiatus the UMW Bulldog Football team came out ready to play on Saturday. Bulldog Reese Neville made his debut on Saturday and he did not disappoint. The redshirt senior ran for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and ad 50 receiving yards. Carroll was able to take a 22-19 lead in the 4th with 9 minutes remaining. Western was able to get in one more score, John Jund was able to get it done, by finishing it off with a 5-play, 40 yard drive with a 1-yard quarterback keeper just before the 2 minute warning. At the end Western came out with a 26-22 win for their season opener. Enjoy our photo galley below. SWMT Extra Point show

TRAIL CREEK Location: 20 miles West of Wisdom Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 39,317 acres (IR mapping-8/28) Percent Complete: 58% Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 227 TRAIL CREEK FIRE: Ground crews completed handline construction along the western flank near May Creek and along the Three Mile Creek ridge east of Anderson Mountain; crews will improve and secure this line, closely monitoring the Anderson Mountain area. The line will be "plumbed" with hoses and pumps, as a precautionary measure. Helicopters assisted with bucket drops yesterday, effectively keeping the fire "in check" along Three Mile Ridge. Heavy fuel removal from Anderson Road is complete. Crews are working to remove hazard trees from the May Creek area. Crews will continue mop-up operations and monitoring of remaining hot spots throughout the fire. Crews continue to work on a suppression repair plan. ALDER CREEK Location: 7 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 8, 2021 Size: 14,117 acres (IR mapping-8/28) Percent Complete: 24% Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 177 ALDER CREEK FIRE: Firefighters backhauled excess water-handling equipment no longer needed east of the Pioneer Scenic Byway. They will continue the backhauling operation on the west side of the Byway, monitoring areas of heat on the fire, and assessing suppression repair needs. Heavy equipment on the northern side of the fire completed wood chipping operations and will work on repairing roads used in suppression operations. Crews continue to monitor the large fuels smoldering in the interior of the fire, south of Highway 43 and west of the Byway; no significant fire growth is expected. CHRISTENSEN Location:12 miles west of Wise River Star t date: July 16, 2021 Size: 11,129 acres (IR mapping-8/28) Percent Complete: 20% Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 13 CHRISTENSEN FIRE: Heavy equipment resources will continue with cut material removal operations as weather and safety permit. Scattered heat and visible smoke remains in the Trident Peak area. Forward progression of the fire is not expected although the fire is expected to continue backing into Bryant Creek when the winds and slope align. The fire has stalled along the Pattengail Fire footprint, which has served as a natural barrier for confining the fire. TODAY'S WEATHER/FIRE BEHAVIOR: A low pressure system yesterday kept high temperatures in the 60s and minimum relative humidity around 30%. As the system clears out to the east, a drying trend begins, with temperatures rising a few degrees each day and relative humidity slowly dropping. Expect widespread sunshine today, relative humidity in the low to mid 20s and temperatures in the low 70s. An incoming thermal belt will also keep temperatures warmer at night. Wind speeds are expected to remain low today (gusting up to 13 mph from the west), but instability tomorrow and Monday could bring unpredictable gusty winds. Cooler weather is expected to return mid-week. Limited fire spread is anticipated even with the expected drying trend. Concentrated heat in Salix Creek, Three Mile Ridge, and Trident Peak may lead to a slight increase in fire activity and smoke production. Single tree torching on the western side of the Trail Creek Fire is likely to continue, due to the slope alignment and solar heating of the fuels with the morning sun. SAFETY: Highway 43 and the Pioneer Scenic Byway are open to through traffic. Slow down and stay alert for firefighting equipment and vehicles, smoke, and downed trees. Motorists should also watch for bicyclists, hikers, and vehicles operating at slower speeds. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Public lands in southwest Montana and central Idaho are in varying stages of fire restrictions. Check mtfireinfo.org and idahofireinfo.com for the latest information. CLOSURES: The Continental Divide Trail is closed from Rock Creek to Mussigbrod Creek. The Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. May Creek Campground remains closed.

Beaver Football started their season last night with a home game against the Whitefish Bulldogs. The beavers are ranked #13 while Whitefish is ranked #16. With a tied game at halftime Whitefish would go on to get two more touchdowns. The Beavers tried to rally but in the end they fell two points short, with a 26 to 28 loss. Full Picture gallery below.

The Montana Western Bulldogs used a solid offensive attack and strong defense to sweep The Master's (25-23, 25-21, 25-18) Friday morning and pick up their first win of the season. Montana Western (1-1) hit .150 as a team totaling 35 kills. Defensively they had 55 digs and five team blocks as they swept The Master's (1-4) at the College of Idaho Fall Classic. The Bulldogs used a seven point burst early in the first set to take a seven point lead and then held on down the stretch to take the set 25-23. The Bulldogs jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead to open the second set. The Master's tried to fight their way back, but six service errors allowed the Bulldogs to keep the Mustangs at arms length. Kaitlyn White ended the set with one of her seven kills. White finished the match with seven kills and no errors, hitting .500 for the match and added two blocks. Once again, the Bulldogs quickly built a big lead in the third. The Mustangs tried to rally and closed the gap to two at 16-14. But the Bulldogs outscored TMU 9-4 down the stretch to clinch the match. Defensively, the Bulldogs had four players recorded double digit digs. Newcomers Kelsey Goddard and Jazi Smith each recorded 13 digs and Abbey Schwager and Morgan Kirch each had 10. Smith added four kills and two blocks while Schwager had her second double-double of the season with 13 assists to go with her 10 digs. Morgan Stenger had a match-high eight kills. The Bulldogs will face host The College of Idaho, later today at 3 p.m. Please check the website regularly for up-to-date schedules​. For the latest on Montana Western Athletics, follow the Bulldogs on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.