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Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information BOZEMAN, Mont. -  The Montana Western Cross Country teams got the 2024 season underway this evening with the highly competitive MSU Bobcat Twilight Meet. Five Bulldog women competed in the women's 5k race. Sophomore Olivia Steadman  had a great race with a 27th place finish. She recorded a time of 19:28.1. Freshman Ruby Smith followed in 52nd with a time of 21:15.0. Sophomore Justene Santi found herself just a few placed behind Smith, finishing in 56th with a time of 21:33.6. Freshmen Destiny Vogl (58th, 21:51.7) and Olivia Canney (64th, 22:39.9) rounded out the scoring five. In the men's 5k race, junior Harrison Silverio was the top finisher for the Bulldogs with a 56th place finish with a time of 16:58.4. Sophomore Brody Henry followed in 59th with his own race time of 17:15.3. Freshman Kreg Butler finished in 62nd with a time of 17:32.7. Junior Carlin Onstad (66th, 17:40.7) and freshman Noah Rovente (70th, 18:14.2) rounded out the top five for the Bulldogs. Sophomore Kaden Hennessey and freshman Bridger Wheeler also competed in the race. Hennessey finished in 72nd with a time of 18:37.9. Wheeler followed in 74th with his time of 19:35.0. The Bulldogs will take a week to prepare and will face off with Frontier competition on Sept. 9 at the Tony Banovich Invitational in Butte, Mont.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information SURPRISE, Ariz. —  The no. 15 ranked Montana Western women's volleyball team (8-2) finished up their preseason slate by winning a pair of matches at the OUAZ Invitational. They downed both Arizona Christian and Ottawa University Arizona in straight sets. How It Happened vs. ACU UMW found themselves on top early in the first set following a serving run by Taylor Ketchum who served up a pair of aces to put the Bulldogs out three early on. Two kills from Jaiden Perez paired with Firestorm errors fueled a 7-1 scoring run for the Bulldogs. The Red and Black were able to go on and hold ACU to just 13 points in the set to take a 25-13 first set win. With set two shaping out to be a close contest, the two teams battled down the stretch with neither team taking more than a four-point lead. UMW would claim the final set win 25-23 after hitting a game-high of .294 with just four hitting errors. Taylor Petersen found success at the service line, serving up another pair of aces for the Bulldogs to give them a five-point lead. A kill from Peyton Vogl forced an ACU timeout late in the set, but the Bulldogs proved to be too much for ACU as UMW powered on to win 25-18. How It Happened vs. OUAZ OUAZ errors helped UMW get out to a hot start in the first set, with UMW jumping out to a quick 9-3 lead. Despite a quick 4-1 run for the Spirit mid-set, UMW was able to get back on track following three kills from Jazi Smith down the stretch to win the set 25-17. Errors continued to prove to be OUAZ's kryptonite in the matchup, seeing the Spirit hit a team -.032 across the match and racking up 24 errors, with nine coming in the second set alone. The Bulldogs went on to win the set 25-20. It was Smith once more who fired up UMW, knocking down three kills in a 6-1 run to open the set. Up 14-5, OUAZ found a bit of a groove and ran behind a 7-0 run to close the gap to just two points. Leading by three, the Bulldogs allowed just two points from OUAZ at the close of the set to win 25-19. Notables Today's back-to-back sweeps were the first time the Bulldogs have accomplished two straight sweeps this season. Smith and Vogl led the way in the first set with nine kills apiece and matching hitting percentages of .333 percent in the game. Smith led the Bulldogs in game two today with 15 kills. Kelsey Goddard led in the back row on the day, totaling 30 digs between the two matches. Danyel Martin led in the front both games with a total of eight blocks in both matches.   Up Next The Bulldogs move to 8-2 this season and will kickstart Frontier play on Sept. 13 against MSU-Northern at 7 p.m. for the Bulldogs' home opener.

Monday afternoon a thunderstorm brought high winds a little moisture and a lot of lightning to Beaverhead County. Along with the lightning and high winds come fires and Monday was no exception. Most of the fires were contained and the acreage burned was kept to a minimum thanks to the quick response of our local fire agencies. The fires are listed below: COYOTE Newly reported, the Coyote Fire was an unattended campfire along Delmoe Lake Road southeast of Butte. It was contained at less than one acre in size. TEX Newly reported, the Tex Fire is located northwest of Coyote Lake in the Big Sheep Creek area west of Lima. Estimated at 3 acres in grass, responding resources knocked down the flames and will mop-up areas of heat this evening. MCDERMOTT Located northwest of Philipsburg in the Upper Willow Creek area between McDermott Gulch and Corduroy Creek, the fire increased in activity in heavy timber. The fire is estimated at 20 acres. RATIO MOUNTAIN Fire behavior was active, with short crown runs, group torching, and isolated torching. The fire pushed westerly on the southwest corner, progressing beyond the unnamed drainage where it was previously hung up. Crews will address this area of heat if it advances further and backs down toward Little Whitetail Creek. A helicopter assisted the ground firefighters with water bucket drops. The fire is estimated at 1,158 acres. GROUSE Fire behavior was active, with the majority of movement north up the Reservoir Creek drainage and west towards the Cow Creek drainage. Firefighters worked to hold the fire along Pettengill Road and keep it north of Pettengill Creek. Two helicopters dropped water to cool areas of heat in the Grouse Lakes area to keep the fire south of Stine Mountain. Pictures are of the Tex Fire courtesy of Beaverhead County Sheriff

Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo-Montana's Biggest Weekend Dillon, Mont., Aug. 31-Sept. 1 All-around cowboy: Cole Eiguren, $736, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Tristan Hansen, 79 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Larkspur, $1,849; 2. Tucker Zingg, 77.5, $1,401; 3. Calder Peterson, 76, $1,008; 4. Jake Kesl, 73, $672; 5. Trevar McAllister, 68, $392; 6. Coy Montgomery, 67, $280. Steer wrestling: 1. Tyler Pearson, 3.6 seconds, $1,881; 2. Ty Erickson, 3.9, $1,636; 3. Rowdy Parrott, 4.3, $1,390; 4. Will Powell, 4.4, $1,145; 5. (tie) Newt Novich and Bode Spring, 4.6, $777 each; 7. Gavin Soileau, 4.7, $409; 8. Jaret Whitman, 4.9, $164. Team roping: 1. (tie) Pedro Egurrola/Junior Nogueira and Tyler Tryan/Denton Dunning, 4.6 seconds, $2,106 each; 3. Talan Cummins/Casey Cummins, 4.9, $1,711; 4. Hagen Peterson/Chase Tryan, 5.0, $1,448; 5. Ian Austiguy/Sam Levine, 5.2, $1,316; 6. Brit Ellerman/Matt Robertson, 5.3, $1,184; 7. (tie) Jason Carlson/Hunter Karlson and Wheaton Williams/Zachary Schweigert, 6.0, $987 each; 9. Miles Kobold/Colten Fisher, 6.1, $790; 10. Cole Eiguren/Tyler Eiguren, 6.2, $526. Saddle bronc riding: 1. Jake Watson, 81 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Sunday Best, $1,997; 2. Logan Nunn, 80, $1,531; 3. Liam Pauley, 79.5, $1,131; 4. Danny Cassidy, 78.5, $732; 5. (tie) Josh Davison and Logan Young, 76, $399 each; 7. Cole Biggers, 75, $266; 8. Qwint Stroh, 72, $200. Tie-down roping: 1. Kevin Peterson, 9.2 seconds, $2,411; 2. Brayden Roe, 9.3, $2,096; 3. Bryce Bott, 10.0, $1,782; 4. Chase Webster, 10.2, $1,467; 5. Ryley Mapston, 10.5, $1,153; 6. Hank Hollenbeck, 10.7, $838; 7. Colton Kofoed, 11.6, $524; 8. Cole Eiguren, 11.9, $210. Barrel racing: 1. Tayla Moeykens, 17.36 seconds, $1,751; 2. Lisa Lockhart, 17.46, $1,501; 3. Ashley Day, 17.52, $1,251; 4. Lisa Warfield, 17.65, $1,084; 5. Abigail Knight, 17.73, $834; 6. Tisha Larsen, 17.75, $667; 7. Casey Wagner, 17.76, $500; 8. Mackenzie King, 17.78, $334; 9. Tammy Stedmen, 17.79, $250; 10. Becky Fuson, 17.80, $167. Bull riding: * 1. Kobe Whitford, 76 points on Brookman Rodeo's Yellowstone, $6,534; no other qualified rides. *(all totals include ground money). Total payoff: $72,408. Stock contractor: Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics. Sub-contractors: Brookman Rodeo and Big Rafter Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Cathy Wieferich. Officials: Steven Birnie, Mike Tatsey and Jack Wipplinger. Timers: Roberta Sankey and Marlo Ward. Announcer: Barney Sheridan. Specialty act: Olivia Leininger. Bullfighters: Conner Rowley and Zachary DeVol. Clown/barrelman: Kevin Higley. Flankman: Wade Sankey. Pickup men: K.C. Verhelst and Andy Bolich. Music director: Tara Sheridan. Photographer: David Hollenback.

Dillon Jaycees PRCA Rodeo-Montana's Biggest Weekend Dillon, Mont., Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Steer wrestling leaders: 1. Tyler Pearson, 3.6 seconds; 2. Ty Erickson, 3.9; 3. Rowdy Parrott, 4.3; 4. Will Powell, 4.4; 5. Gavin Soileau, 4.7; 6. Jaret Whitman, 4.9. Team roping leaders: 1. (tie) Pedro Egurrola/Junior Nogueira and Tyler Tryan/Denton Dunning, 4.6 seconds each; 3. Hagen Peterson/Chase Tryan, 5.0; 4. Ian Austiguy/Sam Levine, 5.2; 5. Brit Ellerman/Matt Robertson, 5.3; 6. Jason Carlson/Hunter Karlson, 6.0. Saddle bronc riding leaders: 1. Logan Young, 76 points on Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics' Monopoly; 2. Garrett Varilek, 67; 3. Judd Applegate, 66.5; no other qualified rides. Tie-down roping leaders: 1. Brayden Roe, 9.3 seconds; 2. Chase Webster, 10.2; 3. Ryley Mapston, 10.5; 4. Hank Hollenbeck, 10.7; 5. Colton Kofoed, 11.6; 6. Cole Eiguren, 11.9. Barrel racing leaders: 1. Tayla Moeykens, 17.36 seconds; 2. Lisa Lockhart, 17.46; 3. Ashley Day, 17.52; 4. Lisa Warfield, 17.65; 5. Abigail Knight, 17.73; 6. Casey Wagner, 17.76. Bull riding leaders: 1. Kobe Whitford, 76 points on Brookman Rodeo's Yellowstone; no other qualified rides. Total payoff: $84,074. Stock contractor: Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics. Sub-contractors: Brookman Rodeo and Big Rafter Rodeo. Rodeo secretary: Cathy Wieferich. Officials: Steven Birnie, Mike Tatsey and Jack Wipplinger. Timers: Roberta Sankey and Marlo Ward. Announcer: Barney Sheridan. Specialty act: Olivia Leininger. Bullfighters: Conner Rowley and Zachary DeVol. Clown/barrelman: Kevin Higley. Flankman: Wade Sankey. Pickup men: K.C. Verhelst and Andy Bolich. Music director: Tara Sheridan.

HELENA –  The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low flows, high water temperatures and an unseasonably warm and dry forecast. Fishing restrictions and closures like these are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by getting fish to the net or in hand quickly, keeping them in the water, and reviving them prior to releasing them back into the river. Along with monitoring stream temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks also monitors stream flows, and in some streams, holds instream flow water rights. FWP’s water program can issue a call on junior water users, when appropriate, to contribute to stream flows through the late summer and early fall. For more information on FWP water rights, click  here . For a list of current drought-related fishing restrictions and closures, click  here .

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers  September 4th, 2024 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE     A.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA   B.        MINUTES 1.         Approve August 21st, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes   C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS           D.        MAYOR’S REPORT 1.         Appoint Maria Emmer-Aanes as the City/County Planning Liaison   E.         REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; (vacant), Library Director                         a.         Accept June 11th, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes                         b.         Accept July 30th, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer 3.         Zoning Commission -  Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt                         a.         Accept August 13th,  2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 4.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 5.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 6.         Police Department – Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez 7.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose 8.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox 9.         Treasurer – Karen Kipp                                                  F.         REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1.         Judiciary Committee – Raymond Graham, Diane Armstrong 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Diane Armstrong                         a.         Approve August 29th, 2024 Meeting Minutes                         b.          Approve Line Item Budget Report                                     i.          Approve Fund Summary for Claims for August 2024                                     ii.          Approve Claims by Vendor Report for August 2024                                     iii.         Approve Mayor’s Report to the Finance Committee for August 2024                                     iv.        Approve Budget vs. Actual Report for August 2024 3.         Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Bill Shafer, Mary Jo O’Rourke 4.         Health and Welfare – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz 5.         Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley                         a.         Approve First Reading of Amended Ordinance 480 – Title 11 6.         Parks Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 7.         City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke 8.         Street and Alley Committee – Russ Schwandt, Joleen Schultz 9.          Water and Sewer Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley                                                    G.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE  AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY   H.        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. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

Grants will be awarded in December following the Gala. Application forms are available from the following: Vana Taylor - vanaleet@gmail.com, 406-925-1989 Best of the West Properties – Angela Macdonald, 406-596-2515 Diane Armstrong 406-925-2367. DEADLINE REMINDER September 27, 2024 – No Exceptions Thank you to the Dillon community for your generous support!!

It's Montana's Biggest Weekend and today the Beaverhead County Fair Kicked off. We were there to capture some of today's activities.

Montana Western Athletics is excited to announce the opening of the brand-new Bulldog Stadium. There will be new and exciting features and an opportunity to watch Montana Western Bulldog Football. We ask for patience and understanding as we acknowledge that there will be things to work out and adjust. Please review the updated gameday information below. Accessing Your Seat This year, we are introducing reserved seating in sections A, B, C, and D, with seats numbered accordingly. The far left and right bleacher sections will remain general admission (GA) and will not have assigned seating. Unlike at Vigilante Stadium, seating in the reserved sections is not first come, first served—fans must have a ticket for the specific seat they are occupying. Ushers will be available to assist fans in finding their seats. Please make sure to have your tickets available when locating your seat. Accessible Seating Tickets Fans that would like to purchase accessible seating can do so at the Anderson & Platt Ticket Booth on game days or by calling the ticket office. Admissions All people entering the stadium must have a ticket for admission into Bulldog Stadium. A sideline pass does not qualify as a ticket. Animals No dogs or pets allowed. Service dogs are allowed. A service dog is trained to do work or perform tasks for persons with disabilities. Comfort and/or emotional support animals are not service animals and are not recognized by the ADA. BARC The BARC building is not open on game day to the general public. Chair Backs& Seat Cushions Chair backs and cushions are permitted inside the stadium as long as they are 16” wide or smaller. Chairs Fans may bring lawn chairs for Dillon Jaycee Berm seating only. To ensure clear sightlines for all fans, only low “beach style” lawn chairs with a seat no higher than 12” off the ground are permitted. Standard lawn chairs, camping chairs and chairs with shade canopies are not allowed under any circumstances. Concessions Blissful Berry Bowl Domino’s Pizza Sip 406 Soda Shop 82 Coffee Company UMW Concessions (Soda, Gatorade, Water) Entry Gates Gates and ticket booths will open at 11:30 a.m. Anderson & Platt Ticket Booth Will Call/Pass Gate/UMW student entrance Purchasing of reserved or general admission Main entry point for fans who already have their tickets Located next to the parking lot behind the Dillon Jaycee Berm Media Entrance The media entrance is at the Will Call/Pass Gate behind the Dillon Jaycee Berm and parking lot. Merchandise and Apparel The on-campus UMW bookstore will open at 10 a.m. shutting down before the game starts and then opening again at halftime. Parking ADA: ADA parking is available at Bulldog Stadium. To qualify a vehicle must display a valid state ADA placard, and permit-holder must be present in vehicle upon entry. Parking BARC Parking Lot Closure: The BARC parking lot will be closed for general parking on game days. Please plan accordingly and consider alternative parking options. Game Day Parking (Non-Tailgate*): Parking will be $5 per car at the stadium. *Tailgating is only allowed in the designated tailgate location. Fans purchasing game day parking will enter at the second entrance into Bulldog Stadium. Prohibited Parking Areas: Barrett's Hospital The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints US Forest Service Beaverhead Watershed Committee Parking in any of these areas is strictly prohibited and will result in your vehicle being towed at your own expense. Please respect these spaces as they are reserved for the organizations that occupy them. Street and Public Parking: Street and public parking surrounding Bulldog Stadium and the university will be available. However, please note that parking in these areas will be at your own discretion and risk. We encourage fans to arrive early to secure a spot and to respect the property and neighborhood surrounding the stadium. Re-Entry Re-entry is allowed through the Anderson & Platt Ticket gate. Fans will get a stamp and must have a stamp when re-entering the gate. Sideline Access Spectators are prohibited from entering the playing field before and during the contest, unless they are properly credentialed or accompanied by an authorized staff member. Smoking The University of Montana Western is a Smoke Free Campus. All forms of smoking are prohibited on campus, including electronic cigarettes. Special Seating Requirements Fans requiring special seating are encouraged to reach out to the UMW ticket office at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event. (406-683-7391) Tickets Reserved seating: $20 Fans are encouraged to bring seat cushions, seat backs, and or blankets to enhance their comfort. There will be ushers in the stands if assistance is needed. Children 12 and under must also have a ticket Will be sold online until the Friday morning before each home game Will be sold at the box office each game day General Admission Bleachers: $15 Adults, $10 Senior/K-12 General Admission Dillon Jaycee Berm: $15 Adults, $10 Senior/K-12 Fans are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs (low back chairs only in berm seating). Tailgating Fans will need to have purchased a tailgate spot through the UMW Foundation. The only location for tailgating is in the tailgate lot. Those who have tailgate passes must show their pass and are to use the entrance at the northwest corner of Bulldog Stadium adjacent to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opposite of Barrett Hospital. UMW Bookstore The UMW bookstore on campus will be open on game days starting at 10 a.m., shutting down before the game starts and then opening at halftime. Weapons/Firearms No weapons/firearms of any kind are permitted in Bulldog Stadium.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana  Tuesday September 3rd at 3:30 P.M. City Council Chambers ZONING COMMISSION Special Meeting Agenda   a.          Call To Order   *Public Comment will be taken after discussion of b by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary.   b.          Applications for Zoning Compliance Certificates for Review:           2024-025    Hengler         411 Vine Street                   Single Family Residence   c.          Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission.   d.          Adjournment     PLEASE NOTE : 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.             Zoning Commission Members:   Justin Rooley, Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt, Mike Watson

STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE MEETING ~ AGENDA ~ Tuesday, September 3rd , 2024 4:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Montana Street Parking Lot 3. Discuss/Recommend Traffic Control at Kentucky &Oliver 4. Discuss Street Projects a. Widen Vine St Between Kentucky and Thomsen b. Glendale Street c. Intersection of Center & Walnut d. Others 5. Public Comment on Items Not on Agenda but Within The Jurisdiction of The City 6. Adjournment Committee Members Russ Schwandt Joleen Schultz

List of events happening this Labor Day Weekend starting Thursday August 29 Thursday 08/29 Southwest Montana Hosts The Wall That Heals On August 28th through September 1st Butte will be hosting The Wall That Heals. What an honor? The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., that honors the men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam or later died as a result of their service. This traveling exhibit spans 375 feet in length and rises to seven and one-half feet tall at its apex. The Wall’s 140 panels contain the names of more than 58,000 service members. 267 names on The Wall are from Montana 21 of which were from right here in Butte. We have to have Volunteers maning The wall at all times. If you have the time and are willing to donate your time please click on the link below and sign up for one of the available time slots. Sheridan Classic Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In The Sheridan Cruise-In is back! CLASSIC CARS AND MOTORCYCLE - MUSIC - FOOD - AND LOTS OF FAMILY FUN! Come show off your classic cars or motorcycles every Thursday and enjoy an evening in our beautiful town of Sheridan, MT. Whether you are interested in cars or just a passer-by, come hang with us! This is a free event to all. Please pass on the good word and we look forward to lining Main Street with some old time classics! In case of inclement weather, we will post any changes on Facebook. Or you can call in at the brewery for updates...(406)842-5977. Friday 08/30 Gutenberg! The Musical Written by Anthony King and Scott Brown Directed by Stephen Alan Seder Music Directed by Lindsey Nussbaum Assistant Directed by Christina Scruggs Starring Hugh Butterfield and Cody Root Synopsis: In this two-man musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, ill-advised project – a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts in their crass historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract. Showtimes: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 7:30 PM Saturday Matinees: 2:30 PM Ticket Prices: General Admission: $16 Senior (65+), Youth (18 & under), and Military: $12 UMW Faculty/Staff: $10 UMW Students: FREE ADMISSION with Student ID GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com YOU’RE INVITED Member Appreciation Days Have a Burger On Us! Thank you members for your loyalty. We want to show you how much we appreciate you, so please join us at our member appreciation celebration. We’re serving up delicious burgers and chips, free for members at the branches in Dillon, Sheridan and Whitehall. We look forward to seeing you, so mark your calendar and stop by for your free burger. Dillon Headquarters · 222 S. Pacific St Friday, August 30 · 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Amsbury Glass will have extended hours Labor day weekend 30th - 1st 9am to 8pm Saturday 08/31 Annual Bannack Camp Out & Ghost Investigation Welcome to come out and camp out with us. Bring some food for a barbecue here ghost stories, investigate the town during the day. The evening we will gaze at the stars and investigate the cemetery outskirts of town. You are welcome to just come for the day or come out and camp. Will have a list of goodies to bring closer to the date. Link to camp spot - https://www.reserveamerica.com/.../MT/630310/campsites ... Labor Day Breakfast Dillon Firehall 405 N. Idaho 7 AM to 12 PM pancakes, eggs, sausages, milk, juice, coffee $10/person, 5 and under free

The University of Montana Western Athletics Department and the UMW Foundation & Alumni Office will host the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lewis and Clark Room of Mathews Hall. The evening will begin with a no-host social at 5:30 p.m., followed by an Italian buffet dinner. Tickets for the Hall of Fame dinner can be purchased online at  https://tinyurl.com/UMWHOF24  or by calling 406-683-7306. The University of Montana Western is honored to celebrate the induction of the following athletes into the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame: Jim Bob Humphrey Jim Bob Humphrey played football for Coach Bob Beers and the Bulldog Football team from 1993 to 1998, during which they won several Frontier Conference titles and reached the National semi-finals in 1995. Throughout his football career, Jim Bob was named All-Conference linebacker twice and earned All-American honors. He also wrestled under Coach TJ Nelson during his time at Western. In 2000, Jim Bob earned a degree in Secondary Education with a focus on history and English. He went on to teach and coach for 15 years, working in Texas, Idaho, and Washington. During this time, he had the honor of coaching his three sons—Jake, Drew, and Lane—in both football and wrestling. Alongside his teaching career, Jim Bob spent 20 years in the sheep breeding business, specializing in genetics and club lambs. Jim Bob and his wife, Jami, eventually settled in Billings, where he works with his brother Brant at WIN Home Inspection. Their sons, Jake and Drew, currently play football for the Bulldogs. Jim Bob’s fondest memories at Western include beating Montana Tech 40-0 in a night game and defeating Glenville State in the 1994 playoffs. Taylor Nahrgang Taylor Nahrgang graduated in 2010 with a BS in Business Administration from the University of Montana Western. During his time at Montana Western, Taylor held several leadership positions, including Rodeo Club President, ASUMW President, Montana Associate Students (MSA) Vice President, Big Sky Region Student Director, and NIRA Student President. He was also a member of the rodeo team coached by Olie Else. Taylor achieved significant success in steer wrestling, qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo four times, becoming the Big Sky Region Steer Wrestling Champion in 2007, and the NIRA Steer Wrestling World Champion in 2010. Currently, Taylor serves as the Director of Partnership and Event Marketing at Ariat International, where he is a valuable member of the Marketing Leadership Team. Taylor and his wife, Bailey, reside in Fort Worth, TX, and are proud parents of Bolt and Bailey. He enjoys roping and watching his children excel in school and sports. Taylor has many fond memories of his time at Montana Western, including setting the arena record at the CNFR with a time of 3.4 seconds—a moment he holds with great pride. He also cherishes the experience of dominating the Big Sky Region alongside teammate Wyatt Smith and hazing for Wyatt when he won a College World Title in steer wrestling in 2009. Chuck Molenda Chuck Molenda was born in Hamilton, Montana, and spent his early childhood in the Bitterroot Valley before moving to Dillon in 1967. At the age of 18, Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served with distinction from December 1970 through November 1973. After completing his service, Chuck returned to Dillon, where he worked for various businesses before settling at Beaverhead Home Center, where he retired in 2013. Chuck dedicated 29 years of service to Montana Western Athletics. His journey began in 1992, working the shot clock at basketball games. In 1995, he started managing the scorebook for men’s and women’s basketball games, and in 2012, he took on the role of operating the play clock at football games until 2017. The highlight of Chuck’s time with Montana Western was working the shot clock under Coach Casey Keltz and watching the women’s basketball team win the 2019 National Championship. In 2021, Chuck had to step away, having missed only five games in his entire 29 years of service. Chuck’s dedication and contributions to Montana Western Athletics have left a lasting impact. He and his wife, Susie, currently live in Dillon and have two grown children, Andy and Kathi, as well as several grandchildren. Iola “Olie” Else A native of Idaho, Olie Else graduated from Western Montana College in 1973 with a BS in English and Physical Education. She furthered her education by earning a master’s degree in Education in 1995. During her time at WMC, Olie was an active member of the rodeo team, competing in barrel racing, breakaway roping, team roping, and goat tying. Olie’s campus involvement extended beyond athletics. She was the homecoming queen and runner-up for Miss Western in 1971. In 1973, she earned the title of Miss Rodeo Idaho and went on to compete in Miss Rodeo America. Additionally, Olie served on the Central Board and student government, was a member of Spurs (a service organization), worked as a resident assistant, and even manned the college switchboard. In 1994, Olie became the head coach of the Montana Western Rodeo Team. During her tenure, she cultivated top-notch rodeo competitors, including seven College National Finals World Champions. Many of her student rodeo athletes have held positions in national rodeo organizations and earned numerous awards. The Montana Western women’s team won the Big Sky Region five consecutive years from 1998 to 2002. Olie is the only woman and the only person to win the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Coach of the Year twice, in 2004 and 2018. Olie played a pivotal role in establishing the Equine and Natural Horsemanship Programs at UMW and served as the Department Chair of Equine Studies. She continues to teach in the Equine Program and acts as the faculty advisor for the Young Farmers and Ranchers Club. Olie is a proud mother of three children—Kayla, Tad, and Tate—all of whom graduated from UMW. Her dedication to her children and students has been her life’s work, leaving a lasting legacy by imparting the Western way of life to hundreds of young people. To stay connected with Montana Western Alumni & Friends, call Jolene Robbins at 406-683-7303 or visit our website at  https://umwfoundation.org/alumni-friends/ , where you can join our mailing list, connect on social media, and view upcoming events and announcements.

A press release from the Montana Highway Patrol today states that the 61 year old male driver from Burley Idaho has succumbed to the injuries sustained in the wreck that occurred on August 18, 2024. The accident occurred on Interstate 15 when the vehicle was traveling southbound and went off the roadway to the left. The driver attempted to re-enter the roadway causing the vehicle to roll onto its driver's side.

Tuesday morning, residents of Highway 91 S. got the startle of a lifetime as a Buick lost control and came to a stop inside the residents’ garage. The Buick was heading northbound on Highway 91 when the driver came close to the edge of the road while making a turn. The driver then overcorrected and went across the road, through the front lawn of a house, taking out the resident’s power box. The car continued through a fence, coming to a stop after plowing into the corner section of another resident’s garage and fifth-wheel trailer. The fifth-wheel trailer sustained heavy damage, as well as the garage and some of the items inside the garage. The Buick was heavily damaged and towed from the scene. MT Highway Patrol reported unknown injuries.

Update we received this message from the owner of the bailer. Wily Mueller Well As owner I did not appreciate this blab gossip For one thing all And I mean all this information is wrong Yes wrong These people you have named didn’t do anything but stand and gossip It was my employee that did the work Perhaps you should correct this false information You can contact me for the correct information Thursday, 08/22/2024 at roughly 8 P.M. Lima Fire responded to a bailer fire on Wolf Lane two miles outside of Dell, MT. The bailer was completely engulfed in flames when they arrived. The quick actions of neighbors Ejay Lamb using a skid steer and Pete Hanson using a tractor to move the hay that was nearby helped prevent the spread of the fire and contained it to just the bailer. Lima Fire was able to extinguish the fire quickly, but the bailer was a complete loss.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information DILLON, Mont. —  After an impressive weekend, Montana Western middle blocker Danyel Martin  was voted the ERCK Hotels Frontier Conference Defender of the Week. Martin picked up Defensive Player of the Week following Montana Western's 3-0 weekend at the Wolf Pack Invitational in New Orleans, La. last weekend. Martin led the Montana Western front with 1.75 blocks per set and totaled 21 blocks across the Bulldogs' three matches. In addition, Martin added 27 kills for 2.25 kills per set and a .205 hitting percentage. Martin sits within the top 20 in the NAIA for blocks per set this season with 1.31 blocks per set.

The fire is 3,414 acres and 40% contained. CURRENT STATUS + PLANNED ACTIONS: Yesterday, crews took advantage of lower temperatures and higher relative humidity's to extinguish any residual heat along the southern edge of the fire resulting in an increase of containment to 40%. Containment is a measure of confidence that even in the event of strong winds or other adverse weather, control lines will continue to hold. The fire did not experience any forward progression. Today, personnel will focus efforts on the northwest corner of the fire in the timber on Forest Service ground. This area of the fire experienced short-range spotting, ignition that occurs ahead of the main perimeter of the fire, and crews will begin to line and extinguish heat within the spots to ensure security in preparation for the expected high wind and low relative humidity that is expected over the fire area tomorrow. Helicopters will continue to concentrate water placement the northwest corner to aid ground resources. Light smoke will still be present from large fuels smoldering in the timbered portions of the fire. WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR: Yesterday cooler temperatures and lower wind speeds allowed for low to moderate fire behavior. The fire area did not receive any moisture.  Today’s forecast shows a small chance of showers along with a high of 57 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are predicted to range from 10-15 mph out of the west with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. A cold front passage forecasted for Tuesday will bring an increase of winds with gusts up to 30-40 mph out of the southwest and relative humidity's in the teens. EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES All evacuation orders have been lifted. The public has also been asked to remain clear of the area to avoid impeding firefighting activity. For updates on evacuations, visit the  Inciweb page .