Mick Stanisich and Jess Tews, Dillon Volunteer Fire Department, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, August 18, 2021. They will provide information about fire safety. 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 .

August 18, 2021 6:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2021-2022 PRELIMINARY CITY BUDGET 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. MINUTES 1. Approve August 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes B. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS C. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Discussion on University of Montana-Western and Beaverhead County High School Status of Vigilante Field Possible Sale 2. Discuss/Amend FY 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget 3. Citizen Requests D. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1. Library Board – John McGinley, Council Member; Lori Roberts, Library Director 2. Attorney – James Dolan 3. Planning Board- Don Hand; Bill Shafer a. Accept April 1st, 2021 Meeting Minutes b. Accept May 6th, 2021 Meeting Minutes c. Accept June 3rd, 2021 Meeting Minutes d. Accept July 8th, 2021 Meeting Minutes 4. Zoning Commission – Raymond Graham; Russ Schwandt a. Accept July 13th, 2021 Meeting Minutes b. Accept July 13th, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes – Beaver Pride c. Accept July 13th, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes – Noble Avenue d. Accept July 27th, 2021 Meeting Minutes 5. Director of Operations - Todd Hazelbaker 6. Police Department – Chief Don Guiberson a. Approve July 2021 Activity Report 7. Fire Department - Fire Chief, BJ Klose a. Approve City Clerk Report for Fire Hall for July 2021 b. Approve Budget vs Expenditures for Fire Hall for July 2021 8. City Court – Judge Kaylan Minor 9. Treasurer – Karen Kipp 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 2. Finance Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt; Dan Nye 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 - Don Hand, Chair; Bill Shafer; Diane Armstrong 6. Parks Committee – Mary Jo O’Rourke, Chair; Bill Shafer; John McGinley 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Dan Nye, John McGinley 8. Street and Alley Committee – Dan Nye, Chair; Don Hand, Russ Schwandt a. Approve August 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes i. Approve 1st Reading of Ordinance # 468 – Revisions to Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic 9. Water and Sewer Committee – Don Hand, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Raymond Graham a. Approve Purchasing Hot Tap Kit for Multiple Line Sizes 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

Full fishing closures will go into effect on portions on the Big Hole River Aug. 17. Full fishing closures prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures will stay in effect until conditions improve. These closures go into effect, Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 12:01 a.m.: Dickie Bridge to North Fork Big Hole River. Tony Schoonen Fishing Access Site Maiden Rock Fishing Access Site. “Hoot owl” restrictions currently in effect on several Montana rivers are expected to be lifted this week. Hoot owl restrictions means fishing is closed from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ drought policy provides for angling closures when flows drop below critical levels for fish, when water quality is diminished, or when maximum daily water temperatures reach at least 73 degrees for three consecutive days. Warm and dry conditions are expected to continue during the coming weeks. Angling restrictions are implemented based on several considerations: stream flow, water temperatures, angling pressure and other angling restrictions in the area that may divert use to waterways where circumstances are increasing stress on the fishery. When conditions are stressful for fish, disease outbreaks and fish kills are to be expected. The public should report any unusual sightings of dead or diseased fish to their local FWP office. Under normal conditions, fish can fight off infections. However, under the stress of high temperatures and low flows, they are more susceptible to these diseases. Anglers can help reduce stress for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish, though fish mortality may still occur: Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted. Land the fish quickly. Keep the fish in water as much as possible. Remove the hook gently. Using artificial lures with single and barbless hooks can make hook removal faster and easier. Let the fish recover before releasing it. Before you go fishing, please be aware of the conditions. Numerous other rivers in Montana are also under fishing restrictions. For a full list, visit FWP’s website: https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions . If you’re looking for angling opportunities, many ponds, lakes and reservoirs in Montana provide good mid-summer angling options. For more information go online to fwp.mt.gov . Streams at higher elevations that don’t experience higher temperatures are another good option.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in person on Aug. 20 at the State Capitol in room 303. Additional seating is available in the balcony. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Public comment via Zoom will be managed with the system utilized by the Legislature. People interested in commenting must register online via the Fish, Wildlife & Parks website by 12 p.m. Aug. 19. Members of the public will also be able to comment in person at the meeting or at any FWP regional office. "We're grateful to the Legislative Services staff for their help in setting us up with the system at the capitol," said FWP director Hank Worsech. "This new meeting format should be much simpler for people to provide their comments to the commission." To sign up to comment by 12 p.m. on Aug. 19, go to: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/mtg/fishandwildlifecommissionmeeting08202021 The commission is expected to make final decisions on the following: Marias Crossing FAS Acquisition Montana Rail Lin Clark Fork River Temporary Closure Rule Future Fisheries Improvement Program Summer 2021 Funding Recommendations Southwest Montana Brown Trout Fishing Regulations Wolf and Furbearer Trapping Setbacks 2021 Furbearer Seasons and Quotas 2021 Wolf Season Quotas, Regulations 2021 Traditional Muzzleloader Deer and Elk Season 2021-22 Elk Shoulder Season Adjustments Nongame Check-Off Workplan Jordan Urban Wildlife Plan 2021 Contractual Public Elk Hunting Access Agreements Pheasant Translocations The commission will hear and may move forward the following proposals: 2022 Fishing Regulations Brucellosis Review and Annual Work Plan Big Horn Sheep Transplant to Wild Horse Island Turkey Transplants in Region 4 Mule Deer Adaptive Harvest Management Plan The commission will also look at endorsing the Sha Ron FAS acquisition, and hear presentations for the selection of conservation organizations who will conduct various license auctions: FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3186. For a full agenda and background on the scheduled topics, go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission page on the FWP website FWP's website offers live streamed audio of each Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting.

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to 20 calls during the month of July 2021. 07-01 MVA Reeder St 07-02 MVA Hwy 278 & Carroll Ln 07-04 Dumpster Fire Pioneer Drive 07-06 Hay truck Blacktail Rd 07-06 Wildland Fire Birch Creek Rd 07-07 MVA Blacktail Rd & White Ln 07-08 MVA Sweetwater Rd 07-15 Gas Leak 26 E Bannack St 07-16 Wildland Fire Armstead Rd 07-16 Wildland Fire Birch Ck Rd 07-18 Wildland Fire (reignite) Armstead Rd 07-18 Gas Odor 200 N Oregon St 07-21 Vehicle Fire Hwy 324 MM 21 07-21 Gas Odor S. Idaho St 07-23 Dumpster Fire Railroad St 07-23 CO Call 226 S Atlantic St 07-23 MVA Hwy 41 MM 11 07-26 Gas odor 1530 Hwy 278 07-27 Dumpster Fire 200 N Oregon St 07-27 Electrical Fire 512 Barnett St During July we pressure test all of the hoses on our structure engines. We have also had a tender on the Alder Creek Fire in Wise River since the 11th of July.

Beaverhead County Fair Board Agenda Tuesday, August 17, 2021 7:00 p.m. Fair Office (Fairgrounds) Call to Order Introduction of Guests Financial Report Old Business 1. Fair - New Business 1. New events Correspondence Adjournment

Alder Creek Size: 13,011 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 7 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 279 Alder Creek Fire: Active fire was reported in the interior of the fire creating additional smoke in the vicinity. Smoky conditions shaded fuels in the fire area reducing fire activity. Fire growth was seen around Deno Creek with fire topping Stein Ridge. Crews will work on contingency lines along the northwest side of the fire near Bryant Creek as fire movement there has been slowed due to light fuels. Trail Creek Size: 37,412 Acres Containment: 26% Location: 20 miles west of Wisdom, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 228 Trail Creek Fire: Fuels continue to burn in the interior of the fire which will produce more smoke pushing across the area. The fire remains active on the northeast side of the fire near Big Hole Battlefield and on the southwest side near Three Mile Creek. Fire movement along Three Mile Ridge remained on the East side of the ridge. Active fire is slowly moving through grass and sage near Salix Creek drainage but remains manageable. Crews have added handline tying in roads to containment lines in the Rat Creek area. Patrols and monitoring continue across the fire. Christensen Size: 10,196 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 12 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 16, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 49 Christensen Fire: Crews continued constructing handlines on the northwest side of the fire. Smoke created limited visibility and reduced aircraft operations to a few morning water drops. Resources continue to monitor the Trident Peak area as the fire moved toward Sawlog drainage. Work will continue improving contingency lines in the Calvert Hill area. Crews are placed strategically to monitor fire behavior and to respond as necessary. Black Mountain Size: 1,041 Acres Containment: 75% Location: 13 miles south of Jackson, MT Start Date: July 17, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 14 Black Mountain Fire: No additional fire activity has been reported. Contingency lines are complete should the situation change. Crews utilized chippers to clean up three miles of excess debris produced from road improvements near Forest Service Road 7335 and continue to patrol and monitor the area. Fire Weather Today: Today’s weather pattern remains similar to recent days with temperatures in the low to mid 80s with minimum relative humidity in the mid to high teens, and West-Northwest winds at 8 to 10 mph with gusts of 15 to 20mph. Winds are expected to be predominantly terrain driven. Major Closures: -Hwy 43 and Pioneer Byway remain open. Motorists are asked to slow down and be on the alert for firefighters, heavy smoke, and downed trees. Please check the Montana DOT Road Report website MDT.MT.gov/travinfomobile for current conditions. -Continental Divide Trail: Closed from Lemhi Pass north to Mussigbrod Creek. -Big Hole National Battlefield is closed until further notice. North and South VanHouten, Miner Lakes, Twin Lakes, May Creek and Divide Bridge Campgrounds are closed. -Forest Closure orders are in effect for all three fires Evacuations: Stage 1 evacuation on Highway 43 from Mile Marker 35 to the County Line at Mile Marker 41.5. This includes the residents of Doolittle Creek Road and North Doolittle Creek Road. Southside of Highway 43 from Alder Creek Road to Dickie Bridge. Westside of the Scenic Byway from the Wisdom Airport to Harriette Lou Road. All evacuation statuses have been removed in Alder Creek drainage and Southside of Highway 43 from Alder Creek Road to Mile Marker 62. Lemhi County Sheriff has contacted residences in threatened areas on the west side of the Trail Creek Fire in Idaho and placed in “Set” evacuation status. Info: 208- 756-8980.

The UMW Bulldogs took to the field yesterday and played a scrimmage game. After taking a year off because of COVID the dogs are looking good for the fall season. Enjoy the picture gallery below.

Alder Creek Size: 12,427 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 7 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 375 Alder Creek Fire: Little fire growth was observed yesterday, with activity primarily isolated to the Foolhen Ridge. Crews are making progress on contingency lines along the northwest side of the fire near Bryant Creek and will continue to focus their efforts there today. Helicopter operations between Stine and Deno Creeks were a major focus yesterday and will continue today in an attempt to slow the fire’s spread. Trail Creek Size: 36,380 Acres Containment: 26% Location: 20 miles west of Wisdom, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 213 Trail Creek Fire: Movement on the Trail Creek Fire yesterday occurred on the north side of the fire near Big Hole Battlefield and on the south side near Three Mile Creek. A drone conducted an IR flight last night along Three Mile Ridge. This area remains a concern for crews, however, the fire remains east of the drainage and crews watch closely for continued activity. Reports of increased smoke and fire activity flowed in yesterday, however, much of the activity seen over the past 24 hours has occurred within the interior of the fire. Containment lines have been completed or near completion in the areas of Hershey Ranch, Gibbonsville road, and Anderson Ridge and crews are ready to defend the community and its resources should the fire begin to spread further. Christensen Size: 9,513 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 12 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 16, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: Yesterday the Christensen fire made a push into grasslands on the northwest side of the fire, crossing Toomey Creek and moving into sage brush. Air and ground crews worked diligently to get that fire calmed down utilizing multiple aircraft. Today, suppression efforts will occur in the area of Bryant Creek in an attempt to prevent further spread up the drainage, and crews will closely assess management action points as the fire nears containment lines. Crews additionally will watch the Trident Peak area in anticipation of the fire moving towards the Sawlog drainage. Black Mountain Size: 1,042 Acres Containment: 75% Location: 13 miles south of Jackson, MT Start Date: July 17, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 10 Black Mountain Fire: Containment is steady at 75 percent as no fire activity has been observed for over a week. Contingency lines are complete should the situation change. Firefighters will chip debris produced from road improvement work and will continue to monitor the area.

The last decade has shown important changes in Montana’s population based on the release today of the 2020 Census Redistricting Data. The state’s population grew 10% over the decade. Most of Montana’s counties continued to grow (38) from 2010 to 2020 although slower than the previous decade. Gallatin grew the fastest both in number of residents (29,447) and in percentage growth (33%). Rosebud County lost the most residents (904) over the decade and Liberty County had the largest percentage decline (16%). The average growth in urban counties and those counties west of the Continental Divide was higher than that of rural or eastern counties. Montana became more diverse. White Alone or in Combination decreasing from 92% to 91% of the population. American Indian / Alaskan Native Alone or in Combination are the largest minority group making up 9% of the state. The percentage of residents identifying as Hispanic also grew from 3% in 2010 to 4% in 2020. Reservation areas grew by 5% overall with Flathead gaining the most residents (2,490) and Fort Belknap seeing the greatest percentage increase 19%. Along with population counts, counts by race, ethnicity and voting age are available for County, Place, State Legislative, School Districts, and other levels of Census geography. The data release today is available on the Montana Census and Economic Information website ( CEIC.MT.GOV ) or the U.S. Census Redistricting Page ( WWW.CENSUS.GOV ). The information released today will be used by the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission to determine the boundaries for Montana’s two congressional districts and to redraw local legislative districts. Because of the growth in Montana’s population announced earlier this year, the state gained a second Congressional seat. In addition to forming the basis for congressional, legislative, and school districts, Montana annually receives more than $2 billion in federal funding, which is distributed based on Census data. These dollars fund more than 300 programs including highway planning, health care, educational programs, and community infrastructure. The federal government conducts the constitutionally mandated population count of all residents in the United States every 10 years. The role of states is to help promote the importance of responding to the count. Last year, the U.S. Census Bureau suspended field operations from March to early May in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 99% accounting of households in Montana with 60.4% self-responding by internet, phone, or mail. For more information about the 2020 Census, visit the Census and Economic Information Center at the Montana Department of Commerce at CEIC.MT.GOV .

Judiciary Committee Meeting ~ Agenda ~ Wednesday, August 18, 2021 4:00 p.m. 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Ordinance on Public Nuisances (Chapter 8.16) 3. Discuss/Recommend Amending Title 12 4. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 5. Adjourn Committee Members: Dan Nye, Chairperson Mary Jo O’Rourke Raymond Graham 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 will be open as normal (pre-virus) to the public. If anyone would like to physically attend the meeting, please wear a face covering and practice 6-ft social distancing at the meeting. For anyone that is cautious about physically attending, a Zoom link will be available so you can stay home while attending the meeting. To use Zoom just join meeting with id: 770-316-6528 allowing permission for mic and camera (or if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and using Passcode 4245. For courtesy, please mute until you want to talk. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245. Thank you, Michael L. Klakken, Mayor

The University of Montana Western will hold New Student Orientation from Thursday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 22. Activities will begin Thursday morning as students move into the Residence Halls. If you are interested in volunteering for Move-In Day, please visit https://www.umwestern.edu/orientation/ and fill out the “Montana Western Moving Company Sign Up Form” to schedule a designated shift. Convocation, the official start of the school year ceremony, will take place Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Straugh Gymnasium and will feature an inspirational keynote address by the speaker Alexa Carlin. Carlin is on a mission to make a difference in at least one person’s life every single day. Through her authentic energy and impactful stories, Carlin empowers students to push through obstacles, develop a positive mindset, and build unwavering courage and confidence. To learn more about Alexa Carlin, visit https://www.alexacarlin.com/ . Parents, friends, and the community of Dillon are invited to attend Convocation and the Legacy Plaza Ceremony that follows. A free lunch will be served after the ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. on the Mathews Lawn. Orientation will continue throughout the weekend with a series of events designed to familiarize new students with the Montana Western and Dillon community. Events will include sessions about the Experience One program, a football scrimmage, community scavenger hunt, hiking to the “M”, and much more. For the full schedule of events, please visit https://www.umwestern.edu/orientation/ .

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces the annual fishing regulation photo and kids’ art contest. Winners will see their work on the front and back cover of the 2022 fishing regulation booklets. All submitted photos will be considered for the contest, but the department will give special consideration to photos that highlight the diversity of people and fishing opportunities that Montana has to offer. Photo contest: Photo must be vertical (portrait) mode, or suitable for tight vertical cropping to fit the available space on the regs cover. Photo must be a minimum resolution and size of 6 inches tall at 300 pixels-per-inch. FWP will feature your name on the front cover as credit. Please specify how you would like to be credited. Please include a short description of the photo, so we can provide some caption information. Ownership of the photo is retained by the photographer, who may use his/her image for other purposes. Please do not send photos of fish that have been mounted. Photo must be taken in Montana. Art contest Kids 12 and younger are invited to submit a colored drawing of a fish that lives in Montana. Please send in your best photo and drawing today! Email to fwpphotocontest@mt.gov . Deadline is Oct. 15. Winners will receive their photo on the cover, a subscription to Montana Outdoors Magazine and a Montana Outdoors t-shirt.​

Alder Creek Size: 11, 999 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 7 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 375 Alder Creek Fire: A helicopter dropped water on the southeast side of the fire near Deno Creek as hand crews improved lines to reduce fire spread. No major fire movement was seen. Crews are continuing to clear and improve the road system near Calvert Hill. This will provide an anchor point to fight the fire should it move in that direction. More work is expected along the Pioneer Scenic Byway as Fire engines will continue to patrol it and Highway 43, testing and running sprinklers around structures. Trail Creek Size: 36,076 Acres Containment: 26% Location: 20 miles west of Wisdom, MT Start Date: July 8, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 213 Trail Creek Fire: Helicopters continued to drop water near Three-Mile Ridge on the southeast corner of the fire in Idaho. Heavy equipment is widening the control line along Gibbonsville Road. This will greatly improve the probability of success for stopping the fire should it reach the road. Structure protection work is complete in Gibbonsville so crews are focused on patrolling and running sprinklers. The fire continues to move north of Big Hole Battlefield and firefighters are positioned to catch the fire in the grassy areas with natural water barriers to assist in stopping the fire. Containment lines south of Big Hole continue to hold, preventing the fire from reaching private property. Engines will continue to patrol this area. Christensen Size: 8,806 Acres Containment: 10% Location: 12 miles west of Wise River, MT Start Date: July 16, 2021 Cause: Unknown Total personnel: 18 Christensen Fire: Crews have made slow and steady progress constructing line on the south side of the fire moving east. This work is very close to the fire’s edge. Fire remained active on the north side of the fire near Trident Peak and Toomey drainage, but was not growing. The containment lines being constructed near Calvert Hill will also provide a control feature to check up or stop the fire should it make a run to the north. Black Mountain Size: 1,042 Acres Containment: 75% Location: 13 miles south of Jackson, MT Start Date: July 17, 2021 Cause: Lightning Total personnel: 41 Black Mountain Fire: Containment is steady at 75 percent as no fire activity has been observed for over a week. Contingency lines are complete should the situation change. Firefighters will chip debris produced from road improvement work and will continue to monitor the area. Fire Weather Today: Today’s temperatures will be 75 to 85 with a minimum relative humidity between 18 to 25 percent and Northwest winds at 8 to 10 mph with gusts of 15 to 20mph. An evening wind shift from the North and Northeast could affect fire behavior on South-facing slopes. There is a predicted drying trend through the weekend with increasing temperatures and decreasing humidity.

You may have heard a lot of sirens this morning. It sounded like every cop car in town was called out for something major. But wait, what was that on the pa system? Is that a kid's voice? Yep, some of Dillon's finest showed up in force this morning at the YMCA. This time it wasn't to arrest those unruly senior swimmers they tend to get in the morning, instead it was for the Kids Summer Camp at the Y. First responders from the Ambulance, Highway Patrols, Beaverhead County Sheriffs, and the Dillon Police were all on hand. Kids got to try their luck at an obstacle course. They were able to get their fingerprints done and best of all they got to play in the cop cars. Events like this and the support our first responders show to our community help remind us what makes Dillon such a great place to live, the smiles they put on these kids' faces were priceless.

From art festivals to county fairs there's always something to do in Southwestern Montana. Lucky for you we have it all in one convenient place, this is your weekend rundown. Thursday, 08/12/2021 Madison County Fair & Rodeo Madison County Fair & Rodeo Theme: Buckles, Boots, & Rodeo Chutes Ranch Rodeo, NRA Rodeos, Team Roping, Vendors, Music, Beer Gardens, Entertainment, 4H/FFA Shows, and much more...... Sheridan, MT Cruise-In On Main 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! Bingo! Cash Prizes *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, 08/13/2021 Reckless at The Star, Nevada City At The Star Restaurant music starts at 5 PM Wild West Art Fest Mark your calendars for the best summer event of the year! Each day; Stroll the Boardwalks and VC Community Center for Excellent Art. Shop 10 am - 6 pm all 3 days! wildwestartfest.com Burgers & Bingo for Beaverhead Little League Burgers and Bingo for Beaverhead Little League. Please see the poster for more info. LIVE MUSIC w/ Fan Mountain Frog Dogs Join us Friday for music from Left fer Dead at our tasting room in Ennis, MT. Left fer Dead are good ol' boys from Pony, MT known for country charm and character. Rocky’s Roadhouse presents Willy James Come on down and enjoy the joy of live music in a great family atmosphere. Saturday, 08/14/2021 Kid’s Day @ Bannack State Park This daylong event children will get to gold pan, compete in traditional Native American games, paint rocks, make a doll and much more! Will Williams Willy James LIVE !! @ The Star music starts at 5 PM. Lindzy Neilson performing LIVE Sat August 14th 8 PM Lindzy is a country music based singer/songwriter currently living in Anaconda Montana. Born with a traveling soul in California, her love for music started early listening to her dad play guitar. When she was 12 years old she moved to Montana. Spending most of her time on her grandparents cattle ranch where her love of storytelling grew. Soon her dreams of horses led her to college in Wyoming and later to a horse ranch in Colorado. While in Colorado she joined the US Army. It was during this time when she started songwriting. After her enlistment she found herself back at a horse stable in Colorado and later to south Texas, training Border Patrol horses. When the contract was up she found work at a local live music venue where the passion of live music was built. Few more odd jobs and she was back in Montana. Not long after arriving health issues forced major life changes and music became more of an every day occurrence. Finally learning to play guitar has given her the ability to tell her story in a different light. With a wide range of musical influences from Johnny Cash to Miranda Lambert to CCR and Tracy Chapman just to name a few. Heartbreak songs tend to be her wheel house however her live shows are a mix between 90s hits, country covers and originals Sunday, 08/15/2021 1st Annual Cruise the Big Hole Valley - Hot August Ride Dear Butte and KBMF Present : LIVE AT 5 Dear Butte and KBMF have partnered to bring live music to uptown each month this summer! The event is family friendly and BYOB! Join us at the Carpenters Union Hall June, July and August for some very special guest. Songwriting at it's finest. Show starts at 5pm, Donations encouraged. Library Cabaret Fundraiser $40/person or $74/couple Enjoy a catered dinner and a vaudeville performance by the Virginia City Players! Cigarette Girls will be selling raffle tickets and there will be silent auction items to bid on too, to raise money for the library's children's reading programs! Lots of events going on this weekend, as always if you have an event you would like on the weekend rundown or our events calendar email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com. 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Two men were hiking with a dog off-trail in the Bear Creek, Madison Range area, around 8:30 PM on Tuesday, August 10. They encountered a sow grizzly with cubs. The close proximity to her cubs caused the bear to attack, both men sustained injuries before being able to use bear spray. The two men were able to leave the area where the attack occurred without help. They both were treated for minor injuries at a later time. According to a Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks news release a game warden investigated the scene of the attack along with law enforcement, and staff from the US Forest Service. The trails near the incident have been closed and signage has been put up warning people of the attack and a grizzly may be in the area. No further actions are planned at this time.

MEETIN NOTICE BEAVERHEAD FIRE DIST. #2 405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT TUESDAY August 17, 2021 5:00 PM AGENDA: GENERAL BUSINESS PAYMENT OF INVOICES ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA