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Please join us on Wednesday, August 28 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on the University of Montana Western campus to meet the student tutors of the Learning Center, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about the services the center provides. All UMW students who attend will earn 1,000 Paw Prints points. We look forward to seeing you!   For more information, please contact Kelly Coble, Director of UMW Career Services and the Learning Center: 406-683-7143 or kelly.coble@umwestern.edu .

The Big Hollow fire is burning 14 miles west of Grant, Montana on Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bureau of Land Management ground under protection of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. The fire is currently under command of a Type 3 incident commander. Current Size 3,403 Acres 0% containment Basic Information Current as of Sat, 08/24/2024 - 15:36 Incident Time Zone America/Denver Incident Type Wildfire Cause Undetermined Date of Origin Fri, 08/23/2024 - 13:58 Location 36 miles southwest of Dillon, MT Incident Commander Bob Culbreth, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Coordinates 45° 0' 50'' Latitude -113° 21' 10 '' Longitude Current Situation Total Personnel: 23 Size 3,403 Acres Percent of Perimeter Contained 0% Estimated Containment Date 10/31/2024 Fuels Involved Tall grass, timber, and brush Significant Events Fire has been actively burning, and is being driven by winds and terrain. The fire made a significant push to the north and east.  Outlook Planned Actions Aviation resources are  focusing water placement on the north side of the fire that is burning in timber. Ground resources have been assigned to structure protection and crews are focusing on securing the east side of the fire, working around to the north. Projected Incident Activity Fire growth is expected with wind and weather events influencing behavior. Current Weather Weather Concerns Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Winds are forecasted to increase and shift from west to southwest in the afternoon.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information NEW ORLEANS, La. —  The no. 15 ranked Montana Western women's volleyball team (5-2) claimed their third five-set win this season after they took down (RV) Texas Wesleyan this afternoon. Jazi Smith had a monster game, leading the Bulldogs with 17 kills, 16 digs and an ace in the match. How It Happened Montana Western got out to an early lead in the first set following a 9-2 scoring run early in the set. Kills from Danyel Martin and Jazi Smith added to the 16-8 Bulldog lead. With UMW up 24-13, Texas Wesleyan provided a glimpse into the rest of the match after they battled for five straight points before falling in the set to the Bulldogs 25-18. Jordan Olson got UMW back on track early in the second set and Smith served the Bulldogs to an 11-7 lead. The Rams refused to give in and tied the game back up at 15 before pushing to a 17-16 lead. A service ace for Kaylee Fritz followed by kills from Peyton Vogl and Olson gave the Bulldogs a 23-19 edge. The Rams then secured momentum and outscored UMW 7-1 to take the second set 26-24. The third set proved to be a power struggle early on. A block from Martin and Maxine Hoagland tied the third set at 18 apiece, but the Rams continued on to take the third 25-21 after the Bulldogs totaled just nine total kills in the set. With no room for error, the Bulldogs came out on fire in the fourth frame. Three aces from the service line from Taylor Petersen fueled a massive run that put UMW out 19-6. The Rams finally were finally able to put two points together in a row but still trailed 23-11. A 5-0 run for the Rams forced a Bulldog timeout and Martin capped the game with a kill from the middle. The fifth frame proved to be evenly matched, with neither team taking more than a two-point lead throughout the entire set. Needing extra points to finish the game, the Bulldogs gained a boost from Smith and Vogl to finish the win at 19-17. Notables Two Bulldogs hit double digits in kills, with Smith leading the way with 17 kills. She also added an impressive 16 digs, three blocks, and an ace. Olson followed with 10 kills and a pair of blocks. Petersen had a season high 26 assists with three aces. Kelsey Goddard added to her season total with 30 digs in the match. Hoagland had a career high three blocks in the game.   Up Next The Bulldogs move to 5-2 this season and will travel to the OUAZ Invitational next weekend to play a slate of three games in Surprise, Ariz. before hitting the Frontier Conference gauntlet. Their first game is scheduled for Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. against (RV) Embry Riddle (Ariz.).

Saturday, August 24 update: The fire is currently estimated at 2,000 acres and 0% containment. The Big Hollow fire continued to actively burn yesterday evening and ground resources were engaged in structure protection for the values at risk to the south and east of the fire. Evacuations in the immediate area are in place, please contact the Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office for evacuation specifics. Current tactics for today will be continued structure protection and crews will be focused on the east side of the fire to slow the spread in the flats. An engine has been assigned to assess and work on the spot fire that occurred southwest of Bloody Dick RD. This is the only known spot fire at this time. Hand crews, engines, heavy equipment and air resources are on order. Availability of aviation will be dependent on wind and weather conditions over the fire area. There are not any road closures in effect currently, however we are asking the public to avoid the Bloody Dick and Guard Station roads to not impede with firefighting activity. Firefighters are responding to a new fire start north of Bloody Dick RD in the Big Hollow drainage 14 miles west of Grant, MT. Firefighters from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF are on scene and engines from the Montana DNRC and Dillon and Grasshopper Fire Departments are responding. The fire is currently estimated at 100 acres burning in grass, sage brush, and timber. This is a developing incident. More information will be shared when available.

Update 08/23 8:05 P.M. The fire is currently estimated at 400 acres and is actively burning to the north, driven by 40 mph winds. The current strategy is to keep the fire north of Bloody Dick RD and west of Guard Station RD. Multiple ground resources are on scene and more are on order. Due to adverse weather and high winds, aviation resources were unable to respond to the fire today. Cause of fire is currently unknown. Firefighters are responding to a new fire start north of Bloody Dick RD in the Big Hollow drainage 14 miles west of Grant, MT. Firefighters from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF are on scene and engines from the Montana DNRC and Dillon and Grasshopper Fire Departments are responding. The fire is currently estimated at 100 acres burning in grass, sage brush, and timber. This is a developing incident. More information will be shared when available.

Update 08/23 at 5 P.M. According to Butte-Silver Bow Fire Chief Zach Osborne, the 200-acre fire is out and no structures were burned. No injuries have been reported in connection with the fire. Update from Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department Wildland Fire There is a wildfire in the Feely/Buxton area. Erratic winds pushed the fire north. Multiple crews from Butte-Silver Bow Rescue 1, Engine 3, Engine 4 Boulevard VFD Butte Mt , Rocker VFD, Big Butte VFD, and Melrose VFD. The US Forest and Montana DNRC and Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department  also have units on scene. The forward progression of the fire has been slowed down. Butte, Mt August 23 a new fire has been reported burning off the Feeley Exit on Interstate 90. The Fleecer fire is currently estimated to be at 200 acres. The fire currently has firefighters on scene. This is a developing story and we will have more information as it becomes available. Updates will be posted soon. There are NO evacuations in place and NO structures have been damaged. No injuries have been reported. Videos from Jessie Jo Johnson

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda   1.    Call To Order   2.    Review and Approval of the Minutes of August 13th, 2024 Regular Meeting   3.    Director of Operations Report a.     Public Comment will be taken after discussion of item 4-5 by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary.   4.    Applications for Zoning Compliance Certificates for Review:   2024-021      Angler’s Village        335 S Atlantic               Patio/Pergola/Fence   2024-023      Jessop                              50 Skihi                     Single Family Residence   5.    Discuss/Review Change of Use Requirements and Authority to Enforce   6.    Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda                   and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission.   7.      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.   z oning Commission Members:   Justin Rooley (Chair), Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt, Mike Watson

BILLINGS – An angler was injured in a black bear attack on the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 21.   The angler, an adult male, was fishing alone on the bank of the Stillwater River when he encountered a black bear. The bear swatted the man’s face and immediately left the incident site. The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and did not seek medical attention.   The bear’s behavior was likely defensive in the surprise, close encounter. Due to the nature of this defensive encounter, there are no efforts to capture the bear at this time. Recreationists, including anglers, should be aware while in bear country, especially in areas with abundant natural foods such as fruit and berries and where hearing may be limited along rivers and streams.   Be bear aware   Montana is bear country and bears of both species can be especially active this time of year as they prepare for winter hibernation. People should be prepared to encounter grizzly or black bears in Montana. Avoiding conflicts with bears is easier than dealing with conflicts. Here are some precautions to help avoid negative bear encounters while exploring the outdoors:   Carry bear spray in an accessible place and know how to use it.  Stay alert and look for bear activity, especially where visibility or hearing is limited (woods, bushy areas, streams).   Travel in a group and keep members together (especially kids).  Make noise whenever possible to avoid surprising a bear, especially where visibility or hearing is limited.  Avoid traveling at night, dawn or dusk.  Avoid carcass sites and scavenger concentrations.  For more information on bear safety, visit: fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware .

HELENA –  Spawning and rearing habitat for brown and rainbow trout will be created in Kamperschroer Spring Creek, feeding into the Big Hole River. Fish passage on the mainstem upper Clark Fork River will be improved at the same time an irrigation diversion is upgraded near Deer Lodge. These projects are two of six that recently received funding by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program (FFIP). Nearly $390,000 in funding was approved to improve Montana fisheries.  The fisheries improvements include restoration of streams to a natural condition, installing riparian fencing, restoring streambanks and riparian areas, improving fish passage, creating spawning habitat, enhancing streamflow, repairing a dam that supports a genetically pure cutthroat trout egg source and more. Projects will help both native and non-native fish, including bull trout, mountain whitefish, westslope cutthroat trout, brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout.   This year's funding was paired with $1.2 million in match and other contributions from outside sources. Landowners, watershed organizations, county governments, federal agencies and nonprofits submitted a total of six proposed projects. All projects were approved, including four that are west and two that are east of the Continental Divide.  Applications for the FFIP winter-cycle grants are due Nov. 15 to FWP's Fish Habitat Bureau. Application forms are available on FWP’s website,  fwp.mt.gov/FFIP  or at FWP offices.  Any individual or group with a project designed to restore or enhance habitat for wild or native fish may apply for FFIP funding. Applicants are encouraged to work with local FWP fisheries biologists. Landowners and other project partners usually share project costs, extending FFIP dollars.  More information and FFIP applications are available on FWP's website at  fwp.mt.gov/FFIP .   Approved FFIP projects  Butte Area  Kamperschroer Spring Creek Spawning Enhancement (Wise River, Beaverhead County)  Upper Clark Fork Sager Diversion (Deer Lodge, Powell County)  Helena Area  Threemile Reservoir Dam Maintenance (Helena, Lewis and Clark County)  Missoula Area  Flint Creek Phase 3A Riparian Restoration (Hall, Granite County)  Granite Creek Tributary Aquatic Passage (Lolo, Missoula County)  Upper Douglas Fish Passage (Helmville, Powell County)

The University of Montana Western Foundation and UMW Athletics Department are excited to announce the 32nd Annual Bulldog Bash dinner and auction, to be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Keltz Arena on the UMW campus. The day’s events will start at 10:00 a.m. with a tailgate celebration at the new Bulldog Stadium, followed by the Montana Western vs. Montana Tech football game at 1:00 p.m. The evening will kick off with a no-host social at 5:00 p.m., followed by a brisket dinner and live auction. Throughout the evening, guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction featuring a variety of unique items. This year’s live auction will feature an exciting lineup of items, including an Alaskan fishing trip, exclusive golf packages, custom-built items, and sporting trips. All funds raised from this event will directly support Montana Western Athletics. The Bulldog Bash, in conjunction with other fundraising efforts, provides scholarship dollars for UMW student-athletes and funds projects to enhance facilities and other aspects of the student-athlete experience. In addition to providing financial support to programs, this event is a great opportunity for boosters, community members, and families to connect with each other and the UMW Athletic Department staff. To purchase tickets, please visit  https://tinyurl.com/UMWBulldogBash2024  or contact Kelly Allen in the UMW Foundation office at 406-683-7306. UMW Athletics and the Foundation extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for their unwavering support of our students and the University. We look forward to celebrating with you this fall! For more information, please contact Jolene Robbins, Special Events and Alumni Coordinator, at 406-683-7303 or jjolene.robbins@umwestern.edu .

TWIN BRIDGES – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Wednesday on the Beaverhead and Ruby rivers. The restrictions had been in effect for the two rivers since early July due to warm water temperatures. Hoot-owl restrictions are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when 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 . Other regulations may impact when sections of the Beaverhead and Ruby rivers, among other waterbodies, are open to fishing. Check the current fishing regulations for more information.

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the results of the preseason NAIA Football GoRout Top 25 Poll. Montana Western Football came in at no. 11 on the season's initial poll. The Bulldogs finished up the 2023 season going 9-2 on the season and a perfect 7-0 in the back end of the Frontier gauntlet, earning the outright conference title for the first time since 1995 and their first championship since 2021. The Bulldogs will play ten games this season, with a balanced slate of five home and five away games. The defending Frontier Conference champions will kick off the historic season in the newly built Bulldog Stadium on Sept. 7 against Eastern Oregon. FRONTIER IN THE TOP 25 No. 4 College of Idaho Yotes No. 11 Montana Western Bulldogs No. 21 Montana Tech Orediggers OUTSIDE THE POLL RV Southern Oregon Raiders RV Carroll College Saints

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information DILLON, Mont. – The Montana Western Men's Basketball team has welcomed five signees in its 2024-25 signing class, the program announced Monday afternoon. "We are excited to introduce our recruiting class for the 2024-25 season. This group adds a great deal of depth to pair with our returners." Head Coach Pat Jensen said. "These student-athletes were all recruited to make a significant impact on our program, both now and in the future. We are eager to bring them together on campus and start the journey ahead."  Kyle Gruhler | Wing | Vancouver, Wash. / Skyview HS / Portland CC Gruhler is a 6-5 wing who joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Portland Community College and is a 2020 graduate of Skyview High School. While at Portland CC, Gruhler averaged 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game on the Panthers' way to an NWAC league championship and a final four appearance. Prior to joining the Panthers, Gruhler was a two-time first team all-league selection and a first team Columbia all-region selection while averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for Skyview High School. Gruhler is the son of Matt and Sarah Gruhler and plans to continue to pursue his degree in business while at Montana Western. "Kyle joins us after helping Portland CC reach the semi-final game in the NWAC tournament this past spring. He is a dynamic wing who can impact the game in multiple areas," Jensen said. "His shooting and rebounding will provide an immediate boost to our team. Beyond his on-court skills, Kyle has a strong work ethic and leadership qualities that will help our program. We are confident that his experience and versatility will make an impact on our program immediately." River Hurley | Forward | Anaconda, Mont. / Anaconda HS Hurley is a 6-6 forward who joins the Bulldogs as a 2024 graduate from Anaconda High School. During his senior season for the Copperheads, Hurley averaged a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. He also added three assists and steals per game while earning All-State and all-conference accolades. In addition to basketball, Hurley competed in football, track, and golf during his career and earned all-conference accolades in football as a wide receiver and safety. Hurley is the son of Shannon and Rob Hurley and plans to major in physical education & health k-12 while at Montana Western. "River joins us after an impressive career at Anaconda High School. With his great size and shooting ability, River is poised to hit the ground running in our program. We are excited to work with his potential and watch his growth in the coming years," Jensen said. Alan Kane | Guard | McLean, Va. / Balboa School (Calif.) / College of Southern Idaho Kane is a 6-2 guard who joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from College of Southern Idaho and a 2022 graduate of Balboa School in California. Last season, Kane shot 43.9 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from the arc for the Golden Eagles. He hit a season high of 18 points and dished out 11 assists last season in a matchup against Community Christian College. Kane is the son of Richard Kane and Susan Thornton and plans to continue to pursue his degree in business while at Montana Western. "Alan joins us as a very quick guard with great skills and high level basketball experience. His ability to get paint touches and defend make him a standout addition to our team," Jensen said. "Equally impressive is his dedication to academics. Alan is an incredible student who excels in the classroom as well as on the court. We're excited to see how his talents and work ethic will contribute to our program's success both academically and athletically." Clarence Martin | Wing | San Diego, Calif. / Eduprize Gilbert HS / Cabrillo College Martin is a 6-5 guard who joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Cabrillo College and a 2021 graduate of Eduprize Gilbert High School. Last season for the Seahawks, Martin helped his team to a state tournament quarterfinal matchup while averaging eight points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Throughout his career at Cabrillo, he averaged 8.8 points per game and hit 39.9 percent from the field. Martin is the son of Clarence Martin and Jessica Romero and plans to continue to pursue his degree in business. "Clarence joins us after an impressive career at Cabrillo College, where he played a big role in leading the Seahawks to the California state tournament." Head Coach Pat Jensen said. "He brings valuable size, strength, and shooting ability to our roster. Clarence is a dedicated hard worker, and I am confident that he will continue to improve throughout his college career and make an immediate impact on our program." Kolter Merritt | Wing | Star Valley, Wyo. / Star Valley HS / Northwest College Merritt is a 6-1 guard who joins the Bulldogs as a transfer from Northwest College and a 2021 graduate of Star Valley High School. Last season for the Trappers, Merritt started in 31 of 32 games and averaged 12.8 points and 8.7 rebounds. After two seasons and a redshirt season, Merritt combined for a total of 528 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. Prior to joining the Trappers, Merritt was an All-State and All-Conference selection for Star Valley High School. He was a two-time region champion after three varsity seasons. Merritt is the son of Ryan and Faylene Merritt and plans to continue to pursue his degree in Ecology while at Montana Western. "Kolter is a tough, hard-working player, who has a great ability to come up with rebounds and loose balls. He impacts winning in a multitude of areas.  His relentless effort and determination earned him the prestigious Heart of a Champion award at Northwest, a testament to his character and dedication. We are thrilled to have Kolter join our program, and we're confident that his work ethic and toughness will make our program better," Jensen said.

HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen announced that the Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is allocating $1.5 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to Montana teachers for math and reading projects. OPI has partnered with DonorsChoose , a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, to offer $500 direct grants to all K-12 public school teachers in Montana. “Dollars closest to the classroom lead to greater academic achievement for our students,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “These precious federal tax dollars will help purchase teaching and learning materials, supplies, and technology to support math and reading. As these federal ESSER dollars expire at the end of September, I encourage all of our teachers to take advantage of this funding to increase educational success.” "Montana educators are going above and beyond for their students, and the Montana Office of Public Instruction is listening to what educators say they need for their classrooms," said Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose. "This back-to-school season, over a quarter of Montana teachers will see their classroom dreams come to life, and countless students will have the resources they need to kick off the year strong." To qualify for a math or reading project grant, teachers must: Visit the DonorsChoose Montana Teachers page Teach K-12 in a Montana public school Create a new project on or after August 20, 2024. Ensure that your project’s total goal is under $500.  Request resources to accelerate teaching and learning in math and/or reading. Montana district superintendents and principals can monitor the projects and materials that are shipped to schools through the DonorsChoose District Partnership Program . This program ensures that all materials ordered align with district policy as materials become district/school property. Between the spring of 2020 and March of 2021, Montana received over $605 million in COVID relief funds in three buckets. The final bucket, ESSER III, will close out on September 30, 2024. The ESSER dollars for these grants will be provided from the state set-aside funds.

Monday afternoon the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a hay bale fire off of Bond Road. A worker was repairing a metal fence with a welder when a spark caught a nearby hay bale and caused it to ignite. Quick actions and response time helped keep the fire contained and minimal fire damage.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers August 21st,  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 7th, 2024 Public Hearing Minutes 2.         Approve August 7th, Regular Meeting Minutes   C.        PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS         1.         Appoint Officer Eric Pedersen to Sergeant   D.        MAYOR’S REPORT 1.         Discuss/Recommend Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 2.         Resolution #1469 Resolution Adopting The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget Of The City Of Dillon, And Levying Taxes To Provide Revenue For That Budget, Allocating Those Funds To Various Budget Categories And City Activities 3.         Resolution #1470 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget For Dillon Lighting District #33 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessment Therefore 4.         Resolution #1471 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget For Dillon Street Maintenance District #1 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments 5.         Resolution #1472 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Levying An Assessment Upon All Taxable Property In The City Of Dillon For The Purpose Of Paying Principle And Interest On A General Obligation Bond Approved By The Voters For FY 2024-2025 6.         Resolution #1473 Resolution Of the City Council Of The City Of Dillon Levying An Assessment Upon All Taxable Property In The City Of Dillon For The Purpose Of Completely Funding Two Police Officers And All Relevant Equipment Approved By The Voters For FY 2024-2025 7.         Resolution #1474 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget For Dillon SID #36-Montana Street Sidewalks Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments 8.         Resolution #1475 Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dillon Adopting The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Budget For Dillon Sprinkling District #1 Of The City Of Dillon, Montana And Levying Assessments     E.         REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; (vacant), Library Director 2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer 3.         Zoning Commission -  Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt                         a.         Accept July 23rd,  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                         a.         Accept July 2024 Incident Report 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                        Approve August 13th, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Diane Armstrong                         a.  Approve August 19th, 2024 Meeting Minutes 3.         Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Bill Shafer, Mary Jo O’Rourke 4.         Health and Welfare – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz                         a. Approve August 15th, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes                                     i. Accept Nurse’s Quarterly Report 5.         Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley                         a. Approve Second Reading of 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                         a. Approve August 6th 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes                                     i. Discuss/Approve Allocation of up to $10,000 towards 7 Skihi Street 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.

Sunday morning Lima fire and Ambulance responded to a truck wreck I-15 MM26. Driver had to be evacuated out of the truck and had minor injuries. The truck had 38,000lbs of cream coming from Bozeman going to Idaho Falls. Not determined what caused the crash yet. Montana Highway Patrol investigated the crash and Turney towing cleaned up the crash.

As Beaverhead County’s public schools move toward the first day of school, those parents who wish to home school their children are also preparing for the new school year. Parents must notify the County Superintendent of Schools (Mike Miller) that their child is (or children are) being homeschooled. The mandatory information parents need to provide the Superintendent’s office is (1) a written notice of the intent to home school and (2) the “Notification of Opportunity to Participate in Federally- funded Program” Form. These forms are available at the Superintendent’s office, on the County’s website, or may be requested through an email or phone call at 406.683.3737. The Superintendent’s email address is mmiller@beaverheadcountymt.gov . These forms take approximately 5-6 minutes to fill out and can be completed right in the office. Parents must file these documents as soon as possible, but certainly before 1 October 2024.

A 73 year old male passed away from injuries sustained in an ATV accident that occurred on August 11, 2024. According to Montana Highway Patrol the man was on a Yamaha ATV traveling southbound on Little Sheep Creek Rd negotiating a left curve. The vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, steering left when the driver fell off. The vehicle travelled across the roadway and came to rest in sage brush. The driver came to rest off the right side of the roadway. On August 18th, the driver passed due to injuries sustained in the crash.