WATER - SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING City Council Chambers Thursday, May 13, 2021 4:00 P.M. ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Discuss/Recommend Adjust Sewer Charge for Rocky Mountain Ranches 2. Discuss/Recommend Credit Card Options for Water Bill Payments 3. Discuss/Recommend Extension of Services Plan 4. Discuss/Recommend Purchase of Warthog Attachment for Hydro flusher and Purchase of Hot Tap Machine 5. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 6. Adjournment COMMITTEE MEMBERS Don Hand, Chairperson Russ Schwandt 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 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

The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. With the new online application process, FWP can complete the drawing much faster than in years past. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov , click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the left-hand menu, or login to your MyFWP account. You may also sign up for an account at fwp.mt.gov/MyFWP. Applicants may also call any FWP Regional office or the licensing office at 406-444-2950. Deadline reminders: The deadline to apply for elk B, deer B, and antelope is Tuesday, June 1. All applications must be completed online or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Beaverhead Travel Baseball hosted their first official tournament this Mother’s Day weekend. It was a hit having seven teams total play in the tournament, with the 10U and 12 U Beaverhead Bomb Squad, the Butte Dirt Ballers, Butte Diamonds, Idaho Falls Bandits, and the Salmon Pirates. After three years of trying to have the tournament, this was the first year the tournament was able to be pulled off without a hitch. In the previous two years, tournament organizers saw a cancellation due to rain, and just last year, they had to cancel due to COVID. This year the Bomb Squads 10U team came out as the tournament champs, with a win over the Dirt Ballers. Talking with Andy Bartlome, he wanted to thank all the parents who pulled off every type of duty from concessions, scorekeeping, and even some janitorial work. My wife for dealing with me during the tournament. The players who were no longer eligible to play showed up to do some umpiring for the games, as well as RJ Fitzgerald and other fathers who umpired the games and donated the pay back to the league. Any money raised from the tournament will go back to future tournament fees and help in keeping down the cost of the program. Andy also stated, “We want to thank the community for their show of support, and we hope this helped to stimulate the local economy with the players and parents it brought to Dillon.” “With the 10U team, they have had some long years, but they are starting to come into their own and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Next up for our teams will be the Max Hemmert Memorial Tournament on Father’s Day weekend in Salmon, ID.” The Beaverhead Bomb Squad players and coaches are as follows: 12U Team Roster: Andrew Bartlome, Ben Peacock, Brant Nelson, Chase Hutchison, Chris Valach, Cole Freitas, Garrett Tackett, Levi Stonebraker, Logan Fox, Steven Lubinski, and Ty Wellman 10U Team Roster: Colton Bartlome, Austin Blando, Brody Curnow, Gage Curnow, Colter Evans, Easton Oswald, Gordon Broeder, Jaxon Nagle, Knox Peacock, Landon lovaas, Noah Feenstra, Tanner Stonebraker Coaches are: Andy Bartlome, Evan Peacock, Erik Broeder, and Zach Oswald See tournament results below along with a picture gallery from the tournament.

Beaverhead Search & Rescue News Submitted by Mel Rice – Public Relations Saturday afternoon, May 8th at 5:30 P.M., the Beaverhead Search and Rescue was paged out to assist two elderly individuals on the west side of the Big Hole Valley. An 82 year old gentleman and a 75 year old lady from Hamilton were out for a drive on the Foothills Road west of Wisdom in the early afternoon. They had driven approximately 2.75 miles off hi-way 43 when their vehicle, a Nissan truck, became stuck. Not being able to get the vehicle out, they started walking out for help. After walking about a half mile, the couple became fatigued and cold. Doing the right thing they used their cell phone to call 911 for assistance. At 6:40 P.M. two members of the Beaverhead Search and Rescue, Jake Peterson and Toby Shephard, who live in the Big Hole, were deployed as the hasty team to the elderly couple’s location. At the same time Team #2 made up of Clint Rouse and Park Scott and team #3 made up of Tara Remely, Tommy Goins, and Mark Smith was deployed from the S&R building. At 7:08 P.M. Peterson and Shephard located the couple and were turning around to take them to the Crossing restaurant in Wisdom where they would meet family/friends who would take them home. Teams 2 and 3 were called back to headquarters at that time. The entire incident was culminated at 9:45 P.M. The IC team which remained at the Search and Rescue building to manage the incident were Lawrence Morrisroe, Allen Holt, Lee Deidrich, Kolby Malesich, Shane Puyear, Trent Cottom, and Cody Schnee. Two other members, Tom McKnight and Nathan Freeman, were also at the building in case more assistance was needed. The entire incident involved 54.75 man hours. Resources used were three pickups and one side by side. This is the second call-out in a week for the Beaverhead Search and Rescue due to individuals driving vehicles back into the high country. Be aware that even though it is spring time, we are still in Western Montana where snow pack can remain even on roads well into June. Please, don’t push your luck. Help us out by being reasonable when trying to venture into the back country. However, if you do run into the unexpected and need the S&R’s assistance, be assured we will be there to help because we are “In The Business Of Saving Lives”. Take care and enjoy the great outdoors of Beaverhead County

Jim Huber and Laura Thomas, Montana Youth Challenge Academy, will speak to Rotarians and guests at noon Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Jim Huber is the Lead Teacher and Laura Thomas is the Deputy Director at Montana Youth Challenge. They will provide information about academic opportunities at Montana Youth Challenge. 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 .

The Frontier Events Center was host tonight to the Montana Trappers Association Sportsperson's Banquet. The night was cut short do to a bomb threat. The threat was called in from a unknown individual. The police have cleared out the events center and have began searching for any explosives. We will have more information as it becomes available. Press Release On May 8, 2021 at approximately 7:35 PM the Dillon Police Department was contacted and advised a bomb had been placed at the Frontier Event Center located at 102 E. Helena street. The event center was hosting a Fur Trappers Association banquet at the time of the call. Officers, Deputies, Fire Fighters, MHP officers, and Department of Emergency Services personal all responded to the scene. The event center was evacuated and a cursory search was done of the building. A K9 bomb unit from the MHP responded and cleared the building. The Dillon Police Department, with the assistance of the FBI is conducting the investigation. Threats of this nature will not be tolerated and the Dillon Police Department will do everything we can to investigate, and prosecute offenders. These investigations are difficult, lengthy and detailed. I would ask for the publics patience as the investigation continues. Chief Don Guiberson Dillon, Montana Police Department

Fair board meeting to be held in the Commissioner's Room at the Beaverhead County Courthouse Meeting Agenda Call to order Introduction of guests Amendments or changes to the agenda Financial report Old business Fair Planning Event Schedule New business Improvements Adjournment

Community Affairs Committee Meeting City Council Chambers Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12 P.M. AGENDA Call to Order Continue plan for duck race Continue plans for Dillon History Days Discuss setting up a 501(c)(3) Public comment on items of significant public interest not on the agenda within jurisdiction of the city. Adjournment Committee Members: Stan Smith, Chair, Stacey Roundy, Vice Chair, Bill Shafer, Debbie Sporich, Brenda Womack, Rebecca Jones, Mitch Staley, Raymond Graham, Michelle Cohen, Cory Birkenbuel

Volunteers and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently completed a major revitalization project at Bannack State Park. The 23-person volunteer crew participated through A Year to Volunteer . This project brings together people who travel in their recreational vehicles to perform service in communities around the country. With help from FWP staff, volunteers donated 1,011 hours of service over the course of nine days. Their work accomplished several projects benefiting the park: 500 feet of boardwalk reconstructed New steps and stringers installed on the Hotel Meade front porch 253 windows cleaned 35 buildings deep cleaned Porch roof and floor replaced at the Mabel Ovitt House Graffiti removed in 10 buildings This project was also supported by AmeriCorps, as well as donations from the Bannack Association and The Home Depot. About 20 miles west of Dillon, Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and the site of Montana’s first major gold discovery in 1862. More than 50 historic buildings line Bannack’s Main Street. The park holds events throughout the year to commemorate Bannack’s significant role in Montana history. Park staff work continuously to preserve this large array of historic infrastructure while keeping it open to visitors year-round. FWP relies heavily on partnerships with nonprofit organizations, businesses and other supporters to accomplish this work. “People around the country recognize Bannack State Park as a historical treasure of the West,” said park manager Dale Carlson. “We greatly appreciate all those who donated time, labor and materials this season to improve the experience for visitors at Bannack, while preserving its historical integrity. Their service will benefit the park and its visitors for many years to come.” For more information about Bannack State Park, visit fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/bannack .

On Wednesday May 5th, the Beaverhead Search and Rescue held its monthly meeting at the S&R building. Commander Lawrence Morrisroe called the meeting to order at 7:05. There were 28 members in attendance with some of them attending via zoom. It was a very short general meeting so there was time to do equipment inventory of all the unit’s equipment trailers. The first order of business was to recap the search that took place in the Crystal Park area. There were four members that participated in the search: Mel Rice, Tara Remely, Alex Dunn, and Lawrence Morrisroe. Each year BVHS S&R is invited to cook for an Elk’s Club stag night. April was the unit’s month. We prepared steak, French fries, scones, vegie, and salad. Preparing the meal were members: Tater and Jennifer McKay, Tara Remely, Brian Demars, Alan Holt, Trent Cottom, Lawrence Morrisroe, and Kolby Malesich. Nathan Freeman, training officer, informed the members of several training opportunities forthcoming. Thursday night Life Flight was down to teach about packaging patients, safety operations around a helicopter, landing zones, and procedures for getting them involved in a search/rescue. Toward the middle of June there will be First Aid and CPR training. It is a requirement of the Unit that every member must have current certifications in CPR and First Aid. Then on July 10th, there will be a joint training with the Forest Service in the Gravelly Range on how to perform duties and work safely in Grizzly Bear country. On the 3rd of October we will be participating in a multi-agency training exercise at Maverick Mountain. It is called Mass Casualty. Commander Morrisroe informed the membership that the storage units which were going to be auctioned off in lieu of the BVHD S&R auction, had been sold during a storage war type auction sponsored by “The Storage Place”. Thank you to Jim Harvey for his support of Beaverhead Search and Rescue and for letting us piggy back on his auction event. There will not be an auction at this time but will resume in the future. With any luck the Search and Rescue sign out on Hwy 41 North will be hanging again by the end of the week. A 70 mph gust of wind snapped the sign in half. With a little tender loving care it was salvaged. The last order of business was the recognition of Luke Lenski and Steve Scott who have turned in letters of resignation. Luke was a member for a short time helping out where ever and whenever he could. Steve Scott on the other hand has been an exemplary member for 47 years. Steve is one of the original members of the unit which started around 1974. He has served as commander 2 years, vice commander 2 years, Auction chairman 6 years, Fish Derby chairman 8 years, on the board of directors multiple years and many other committees over the years. He was elected member of the year by his peers 2 different times. Steve could be counted on anytime there was a search/rescue, a work party, and for any other official business related to the S&R. His knowledge of operations, training experiences, field experiences, and ground knowledge of Beaverhead County will be greatly missed. Thank you, Steve Scott, for your 47 years of dedicated service to the Beaverhead Search and Rescue. The meeting adjourned at 7:40. On behalf of your Search and Rescue I would like to remind everyone to have wonderful times enjoying the great outdoors of Beaverhead County. However, please be prepared for different situations that might arise during your adventures. Weather this time of year can change in a heartbeat so don’t take anything for granted. Whether you are in your car, hiking the great mountains, or on the water, be safe, be prepared, and take care of yourselves. “In The Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue. Submitted by Mel Rice: Public Relations Officer

Agenda for Beaverhead County Commissioners Meeting

The weekend is upon us and events are happening again. Don't forget this weekend is Mother's Day. We have some great businesses that advertise with us. You are sure to find something special for mom shopping local with one of them. You can find them here : Friday 05/07/2021 Tai Chi - 9:30 AM MDT – 10:20 AM MDT Free Tai Chi classes continue. Please practice social distancing. Opening for the 2021 Season Cousin's Candy Shop Old-Fashion Candy Experience! Hand dipped chocolates and Fresh Fudge Open May through Sept! Reopening May 9th 2020 Live Music at Willies Distillery 5:30 PM MDT – 7:30 PM MDT We will be back playing at Willies on Friday May 7th from 5:30 to 7:30. Hope to see you there. One of the last places we played prior to the Covid Shutdown. Come on out, order up some Honey Moonshine, grab hold of the saddle horn and hang on for some great fun.. Of course we don't want you to miss our show but if you get a chance, drop by Willie's anytime. Willie's has great décor and of course it's always fun to sample their moonshine and other spirits! Dan Henry at Rocky's Roadhouse 6 PM MDT – 9 PM MDT Back in the Montana town of Sheridan Mr. Dan Henry will be taking the stage at Rocky's Roadhouse May 7th from 6-9pm. With a mix of original music spanning genres from blues and rock to Country and folk along with a healthy list of covers from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond! The food with be hot, the drinks cold, and the music with rock all night long. With a new album on the way make sure to check Dan's merch table as it could be release any day now! And grab yourself a few official Dan Henry sticker's to show your support for this talented young musician and add some color to your bumper, cooler, or wherever you like to represent your love for live music. Hardwood Heart at the Golden Bar (Dillon MT) 8 PM MDT Silver Bow Drive In Playing May 7th, 8th, and 9th: Side one: Tom and Jerry Rated PG Runtime 1 hr 41 min Side two: Godzilla Vs. Kong Rated PG-13 Runtime 1 hr 53 min Gates open at 7:30 pm. Shows start at dusk (about 8:45 pm) Tickets are $6 ages four and up. Ages three and under are free. Cash only. Big Sky Cinema Showing Godzilla VS Kong 4 P.M. & 6:45 P.M. also showing Raya and the Last Dragon 4:15 P.M. & 7 P.M. Live Music at the Long Branch Saloon 8 PM MDT – 10 PM MDT Join us at the Long Branch Saloon for beers, spirits, food and live music. Left For Dead is a fiddle and banjo duo that plays an exciting array of Old Time, Folk, and Country Genres. Together they take you on an exciting journey of familiar and some not so familiar tunes with roots reaching back as far as the 1700’s and up to the present. Come out and sing along with some old favorites while you enjoy a an ale or a spirit of your choice. Dillon Tap House Starts at 7. Doors open @5. Live Music Friday May 7th!!! Moosejaw Roach in the house!! Saturday 05/08/2021 High School Rodeo May 8 at 9 AM MDT – May 9 at 6:30 PM MDT High School Rodeo Wildflower Walk 11 AM MDT In celebration of National Wildflower Week, Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will be hosting a $4 guided wildflower hike on May 8th. As the weather continues to warm and things begin to look a bit greener, early flowers will begin to emerge. Learn about and make friends with the plants of the Greer Gulch Trail as you take the scenic route through one of the most biodiverse areas of the park! The group will meet at the main (lower) visitor center before driving to the trailhead. The hike will last approximately 1.5-2 hours and traverse 2 miles worth of trail- including some steep inclines, sunny slopes, and plenty of flora. Participants should bring sturdy hiking shoes, long pants, clothes for a variety of weather/shade conditions, sunscreen, water, and a light snack. Up to 15 people will be able to attend this guided hike, so sign up today! Admission costs $4 per person and will need to be paid for ahead of time. To reserve your spot or for more information, call the park at (406) 287-3541. Please email Emily at Emily.Dickerson@mt.gov if you have any questions. There are no refunds available after purchase. (Note that if the quick info at the top of the event page says "Price: Free" this is due to a Facebook policy dealing with Eventbrite and is a setting we cannot change, the event is NOT free.) What: Wildflower Walk When: May 8th, 11:00 AM Where: Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park Main Visitor Center (25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road, Whitehall, MT 59759 Sportsperson's Banquet - Dillon 4:30 PM MDT – 10 PM MDT Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as the Montana Trappers Association along with Furbearers Unlimited sponsors a fundraising sportsperson's banquet. A no-host bar and dinner will be served along with games, raffles, silent auction and a live auction during the banquet. All proceeds will be used for Furbearers Unlimited education programs and the MTA's Sportsperson's Rights Protection Fund. To find out more and to purchase banquet tickets: t.ly/vaYu Travis Yost Live! 6 PM MDT Travis Yost once again makes the trip down from Northwest Montana to play some acoustic jams! The fun starts at 6:00 pm on May 8th! The Road Agents - The Gallatin Underground Show 7 PM MDT Join us on another episode of The Gallatin Underground Show featuring The Road Agents. Sunday 05/09/2021 Mother's Day Brunch 10 AM MDT – 2 PM MDT One free mimosa or drink for the Moms $10 Adult $6 Children 6-10 years 5 years & under free MENU: French Toast with Topping Bar Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Bacon & Sausage Biscuits & Sausage Gravy Vegetable Quiche Muffins & Donuts Coffee, Tea, & Juice Chocolate Fountain Full Bar (cash only) includes Mimosas and Bloody Marys Reservations suggested. Please call 683-5552 Mother's Day Buffet 11 AM MDT – 3 PM MDT Join us for our Mother's Day buffet on Sunday, May 9th. Reservations strongly encouraged! The Den Steakhouse & Bar Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner 9 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The weekend is looking like a busy one, and we could not be more excited. If you have an upcoming event and would like it added to our events calendar please email us at southwesternmtnews@gmail.com and we will add it to our events page . This is a free service we offer, take advantage of it, and get your event out to the public.

The Dillon City Council will hold a hearing on June 2, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 125 N. Idaho, Dillon, Montana to take public comment on the proposed increase in water rates described below. The proposed water rate increase is to pay for improvements to the City’s water system, including the replacement of two existing cast-iron transmission mains with 5,500 linear feet of new water transmission main that crosses below the Beaverhead River and replacing approximately 7,000 linear feet of existing water mains in the City (the “Project”). On May 5, 2021, the City Council passed its Resolution No. 1384 of Intention to Increase Water Rates to pay the City’s $3,776,000 Series 2021 Water Revenue Bond to help fund the Project. The City proposes to increase water rates by $12.00 per month for each Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”) times the EDU multiplier based on water service size as described below. The proposed effective date of the new rates is July 1, 2021. Proposed Water Rate Increase to pay for the Series 2021 Water Revenue Bond: Water Service Size EDU Multiplier Monthly Increase 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4 inch 1.0 $12.00 1 inch 1.79 $21.48 1 1/2 inch 4.00 $48.00 2 inch 7.14 $85.68 3 inch 16.00 $192.00 4 inch 28.57 $342.84 Any person desiring to comment on the proposed rate increase may make their comments in writing and file them with the City Clerk at or prior to the date of the hearing, or appear at the meeting in person or by representative, and be heard for or against the proposed rate increase. At the hearing, and at the times to which the hearing may be adjourned, the Council will consider the propose rate increase and may correct, revise, raise, lower, change or modify the proposed rate increase or any part thereof. For further information regarding the hearing or to review Resolution No. 1384, contact Jani Olsen, City Clerk at City Hall, 125 N. Idaho Street, Dillon, Montana, or by telephone (406) 683-4245. __________________________________ Jani Olsen, City Clerk

Last night’s Dillon City Council meeting started off with Mayor Klakken bringing up a problem with what he described as the Board of Regents wanting to sell Vigilante field for 1.4 million. This property was sold to the city of Dillon in 1940 by the Gilmore and Pittsburg Railroad Company with the intentions of it never being anything other than a park or recreation field. In May of 1999, the City of Dillon sold the property to the Board of Regents and University of MT Western for $1. The Mayor believes they should sell the deed to the High School for what they paid for the property or for a couple dollars more not the 1.4 million. The documents from the original deal and the Mayor’s letter can be found here. Editor's note: SWMT News talked with Roxanne Engellant and Matt Raffety with the University of Montana Western. They discussed with us how they are not looking at selling Vigilante field. This was a step they had to take with the Board of Regents to get other things moving. They stated Vigilante field will be around for a very long time. Val Neeley spoke next in public comments. Val is a huge supporter of the parks system in Dillon. She came in to discuss a major problem the parks are facing, which is people not cleaning up after their pets. Val brought forth a list of problems, along with a list of suggestions on what needs to be done. A simple way to solve it would be to have either no pets allowed with heavy fines or people who own pets to clean up after them. Next up on the agenda was the appointment of the Ward 4 council seat left vacant by Rich Wassell. The two vying for this position were Elaine Spicer and John McGinley. The winning candidate needed five votes from the seating Council Persons. Mr. McGinley was able to garner the five votes needed. Mr. McGinley is your new ward 4 council person. Next was acceptance by Dowl Engineering recommendation to award the bid to Mungus Company for the Idaho Street water line and street repair. The city cannot accept the bid intel May 11th when they are approved for the environmental assessment, but the mayor wanted the council to approve it today, as the cost can increase if they wait too long. The Mayor’s stance on freedom of speech, was discussed next. Regarding a certain building in town with paintings on the building. Mayor Klakken stated, "I am not going to make them paint the building. I am not going to make them take down flags; it is freedom of speech. I am not asking the City Council to get involved in this." Council person O’Rourke asked if people had the right to park a vehicle on city property with a derogatory sign on them. This was responded to with a yes. This exchange takes place at the 1 hour 30-minute mark. The rest of the meeting consisted of reports by board members and directors. You can watch the whole meeting on the video below.

Brynley Fitzgerald was selected to the CoSIDA College Division Academic All-District Team, district four for the 2020-21 season. She is the only member of the team selected from the Frontier Conference. District four is made up of schools from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and Canada. Players are selected for both their athletic and academic prowess. Fitzgerald, a 5-11 junior from Dillon Mont., earned NAIA Third-Team All-American and first-team all-conference honors this season. She led the Bulldogs in scoring with 387 points (30th in the nation) averaging 16.8 points per game. She scored a career-high 37 points in a game vs. Carroll in January which was the most points scored in a single game by anyone in the conference this season. She shot 43.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from the 3-point range. She averaged 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.9 assists per game. She is now eligible for the prestigious CoSIDA Academic All-America Team, which will be announced May 25th. Fitzgerald is the first woman's basketball player selected from Montana Western since Britt Cooper was selected in back-to-back seasons in 2017-18 and 18-19. FULL RELEASE (PDF)

A driver was ejected from their vehicle on sawmill road (05/04/2021). The driver was headed North bound when they lost control of the vehicle and was ejected from it. The driverless Monte Carlo, then proceeded off sawmill road through the fence across both lanes of I-15, and over Hwy 91 coming to rest a few feet before the train tracks. The driver sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital via ambulance. This is developing story and as we receive info, we will update it.

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture will be holding another RED RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY | SATURDAY, MAY 15 @ 12 NOON – 2:00 pm at BADGER ARCHERY It has been one year since the doors opened in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Badger Archery never celebrated a grand opening as expected. So here it is! Also, get a free burger or hotdog - Limited supply, on a first come first serve basis! Downstairs, from 12-2pm, there will be free music by the extremely talented Holly Rumsey. Also, sales reps will be on-hand for many of our products, including PSE, Bear, Rinehart, Rip Cord, Tight Spot, and Black Gold. The reps will have demo product available and are always fun to chat with. The sales specials will continue all day, we will be celebrating by offering all of our in stock archery targets at 15% off and any new bow purchases of $500 and above include a free Badger Archery tumbler. Come on down, celebrate and socialize! We look forward to seeing you.

Board Meeting Agenda | May 13, 2021 9:30am – Jan’s Café in Lima MT 9:30am - Welcome and Introductions of Guests John 9:35am – Approval of the Agenda John 9:40am - Approval of April Meeting Minutes John 9:45am – Approval of Financial Report Bob 10:05am – Executive Director Report Rebecca · Black Tie & Boots Gala Update · Beaverhead Treasure Hunt · Territory Days · Sr. Pro Rodeo Update 10:15am – CVB Report: Rebecca · FY22 Marketing Plan Submitted · FY21 Marketing Plan Expenditures Report on June14-15 · Tbid (Tax Business Increment District) Discussion – Follow-up Plan 10:25am – New Business All 10:30am – Adjournment John Upcoming Board Events: 1. May Board Meeting: May 13 @ 8:30am – Jan’s Café in Lima 2. May Lunch n Learn: U.S. Forest Service – May 20 @ Noon at The Den 3. Black Tie & Boots Gala – May 22 @ The Elks 4. June Board Meeting: June 10 @ 8:30am 5. June Lunch n Learn: Tom Welch & Jeff Welborn – Legislative Update 6. Territory Days – June 18-20! 7. Sr. Pro Rodeo – July 23-25 w/ Dillon History Days

These are the unofficial results from elections held on 05/04/2021. We will update them when they become certified.

The University of Montana Western Football team has released the 2021 schedule - a 11 game slate featuring ten Frontier Conference games and a non-conference contest. FULL SCHEDULE The Bulldogs will open the season Aug 28 at home against the 2020-21 Frontier Conference Co-Champion Carroll College, It will be the Bulldogs first game in 651 days as they opted out of the 2020-21 season. Their next two games will be on the road against Eastern Oregon and Dickinson State. The Bulldogs haven't won in La Grande since 2015 and last played the DSU Bluehawks in 2016. UMW will return home briefly to host MSU-Northern for homecoming (Sept.18) before heading back on the road for four of the next five games. The Bulldogs will then close the season at home against Montana Tech (Nov. 6) and Rocky Mountain College (Nov. 13) The Bulldogs will play Carroll College, MSU-Northern, Southern Oregon, Montana Tech and Rocky Mountain College at Vigilante Field and will travel to Eastern Oregon, Dickinson State, Montana Tech, Rocky Mountain College, The College of Idaho, and MSU-Northern. Montana Western reports for fall camp in early August with a fall scrimmage set for Aug 21 at Vigilante Field. All home games will be broadcast on the Bulldogs Sports Network For the latest on Montana Western Athletics, follow the Bulldogs on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.