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City of Dillon, Montana 125 N. Idaho St.   Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.  ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda   1.    Call To Order   2.    Review and Approval of the Minutes of June 6th, 2024 Joint Training Meeting   3.    Director of Operations Report   a.     Public Comment will be taken after discussion of items 4 by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary.   4.    Review Plans for Ray Lynch Park Building 5.    Review Impact Fees 6.    Review Parking Ordinance 7.    Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda                   and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission.   8.      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

The sentencing of Dillon businessman Hank Muntzer has been delayed pending a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Hank Muntzer was convicted in February of felony civil disorder and obstruction of an official preceding. He was also found guilty of misdemeanor charges of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capital building, and parading, demonstrating and or picketing in a Capitol Building. Muntzer sentencing was set for today June 20.Will update when a future date has been set.

The Beaverhead County Sheriff's office is warning people of a new scam going around. The scam involves a text message stating your package has arrived at a courier destination and cannot be delivered. The text includes a link for the person to click to update the information. When a person clicks on the link it allows the scammer to hack their phone. If you receive a text like this do not open it. The best way to track a package is through the shipping company's official website. The text is shown below.

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that eight Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $317,000 of grant funding to help plan significant community development projects. The funding is through Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant program. “Through Commerce’s CDBG programs, we can help eligible counties, cities and towns prepare for vital community development projects,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “This funding will help local governments advance projects that will provide services in our communities while creating and retaining jobs.” The CDBG Planning Grant program is designed to help communities plan by supporting the implementation of growth policies, capital improvement plans, subdivision and zoning regulations, downtown plans, housing plans, and preliminary architectural and engineering reports. The following communities and districts will receive CDBG Planning grants: The City of Dillon will receive $30,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a growth policy update. The City of Hardin will receive $25,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a comprehensive economic development strategy plan. The Town of Hysham will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a comprehensive school facility master plan and professional architectural report for Hysham Public School. Lake County will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for an affordable housing development and constructability study. The City of Lewistown will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a library master plan and preliminary architectural report for the Lewistown Public Library. The Town of Saco will receive $50,000 of CDBG planning grant funding for a levee feasibility study. The Town of Superior will receive $39,500 of CDBG planning grant funding for a preliminary architectural report for the Town of Superior’s swimming pool. The City of White Sulphur Springs will receive $23,377 of CDBG planning grant funding for a comprehensive recreation master plan. In 2022, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County was awarded $35,000 of CDBG planning grant funds to complete a housing site redevelopment plan. “The planning process made us realize the need and opportunity to modernize all three public housing sites in Anaconda: Cedar Park Homes, Mount Haggin Homes and PJ Hagan Manor,” said Kaitlin Leary, Executive Director of Anaconda Housing Authority. “Without this CDBG planning grant, such a large scale of modernization may not have been identified.” Eligible applicants for CDBG planning grants include Montana counties, cities, and towns. Local governments may apply on behalf of special purpose districts, unincorporated areas or on behalf of non-profit organizations such as a human resource development council, an area agency on aging, a local domestic violence shelter, a boys and girls club, local food bank, hospital, nursing home or a similar non-profit agency. Counties may also apply for planning grants on behalf of tribal utility authorities. For more information about CDBG planning grants, visit comdev.mt.gov .

HELENA  – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list will be randomized, with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time.  Resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the  MyFWP  portal. This process requires hunters to keep their email address current in their ALS record. Payment of the license fee is not required to sign up on the Surplus License List. Getting a license from this list has no effect on existing bonus points. Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license/permit within the timeframe specified in the email; otherwise, the opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus License List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers. The timeframes to sign up for the various licenses and permits are as follows: Deer B and Elk B License: June 19 – July 19 Deer and Elk Permits are not available Nonresidents who hold a 2024 Combination License can hold a maximum of two Deer B Licenses in addition to their Combination License. Nonresidents without a 2024 Combination License can only hold a maximum of one Deer B License. Nonresidents who hold a Nonresident Native License, Youth Combo License or Nonresident College Student Combination License may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price. To sign up, go to  myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action . For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or  fwplic@mt.gov .

CITY HALL COMMITTEE MEETING City Council Chambers June 20th , 2024 4:00 PM ~ AGENDA ~ 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss/Recommend Surplus/Junk Equipment List 3. Discuss/Recommend Cleaning Contract for City Offices 4. Discuss Repair/Replace Garage Doors at City Hall 5. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 6. Adjournment City Hall Committee Members: Raymond Graham (Chair); Mary Jo O’Rourke

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers June 19 th , 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 June 5 th , 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Public Hearing Minutes on Vacating the Streets of Tully Springs 3. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Public Hearing Minutes on Accepting the Street of Tully Springs 4. Approve June 5 th , 2024 Public Hearing Minutes on Zoning/Annexation of Clover View Subdivision C. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS D. MAYOR’S REPORT 1. Appoint Mike Watson to Board of Adjustments 2. Re-Appoint Ben Kenealey to the Library Board 2. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1460 – Zoning/Annexation of UM Western Athletic Complex 3. Discuss/Approve Resolution of Intent #1461 – City Fees 4. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1462 – Vacate Streets of Tully Springs 5. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1463 – Accept Streets of Tully Springs 6. Discuss/Approve Resolution #1464 – Zoning/Annexation of Clover View Subdivision 7. First Reading of Ordinance #478 – Title 10 8. Award Skihi Street Bid and Give the Mayor the Authority to Sign the Notice of Award and Contract D. 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 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 a. Approve Bank Reconciliations for March 2024 b. Approve Cash Report for March 2024 c. Approve Stockman Bank Collateral Report for March 2024 d. Approve Bank Reconciliations for April 2024 e. Approve Cash Report for April 2024 f. Approve Stockman Bank Collateral Report for April 2024 10. Tree Board – Mary Jo O’Rourke E. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1. Judiciary Committee – Raymond Graham, Diane Armstrong a. Approve June 11 th 2024 Meeting Minutes b. First Reading of Ordinance #479 2. Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley a. Approve June 13 th , 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 5. Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley 6. Parks Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz a. Approve May 15 th , 2024 Meeting Minutes b. Approve June 12 th 2024 Meeting Minutes c. First Reading of Ordinance #477 d. Request for Vigilante Park Funding 7. City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke 8. Street and Alley Committee – Russ Schwandt, Joleen Schultz a. Approve June 3 rd , 2024 Meeting Minutes 9. Water and Sewer Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY G. ADJOURNMENT PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. 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, June 16 the Dillon Cubs played the Helena Reps at Ray Lynch Park with back to back games. The Cubs would fall 5 to 9 in the first game and lose 2 to 14 in game two. Game 1 The Cubs got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Cohen Hartman singled, Helena Reps committed an error, and Tristan Alvarez singled, each scoring one run. A single by Cohen Hartman extended the lead 4 to 1 in the bottom of the second inning. The Reps would come back in the top of the fourth and take charge of the game. The Reps scored five runs on five hits taking a 7 to 4 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Shane Ries on a full count that drove in one. Cohen Hartman drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Cubs with two runs batted in. Andrew Bartlome and Cohen Hartman were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for the Cubs. Andrew Bartlome had two stolen bases. The Cubs turned one double play. Game 2 The Reps opened up the game in the top of the first inning scoring early after an error. Kanin Englehardt doubled, helping the Cubs tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. The Reps would come back in the second and take charge of the game, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 6 to 1 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a sacrifice fly by Hayden Langemo that drove in two. The Reps would score five runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. Kanin Englehardt, Andrew Bartlome, and Cohen Hartman each collected two hits for the Cubs. Kale Englehardt and Kale Konen each drove in one run for the Cubs.

405 N. IDAHO STREET DILLON, MT MEETING NOTICE TUESDAY June 18, 2024 5:00 PM AGENDA I. Call to order II. Approval of Minutes from 5-21-2023 meeting Public Comment III. Approval of Warrants Public Comment IV. Old Business a. Discuss/Recommend the First Amended & Restated Bylaws of the Beaverhead Rural Fire District #2 Board of Trustees Public Comment V. New Business Public Comment VI. Chiefs Report Public Comment VII. Public comment on subjects under the jurisdiction of Beaverhead Fire District #2 that is not on the agenda. VIII. Adjournment

The week of June 17, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and L & J Construction Group LLC are expected to begin milling Interchange Road in Dillon, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. Drivers can continue to expect temporary traffic lights alternating one-way traffic and minor delays when traveling through the project area. A 14-foot width restriction remains in place.

Thursday, June 13 the Dillon Cubs played a double header at Ray Lynch Park taking on the Bitterroot Red Sox’s. The Cubs have faced some setbacks lately with a few injuries on their roster. But that didn’t stop the Cubs from picking up a 9 to 8 win in game one. But the Cubs would fall 15 to 25 in game two. Full recap below.   Game 1 The Red Socks would open the scoring in the first after an error scored one run.   The Red Sock’s would continue to add to their lead in the second inning after Jackson Lubke singled, Boedy Tadvick singled, Atticus Southwell singled, Hunter Harness singled, and Toby DeMoss walked, each scoring one run.   The Cubs would come back in the bottom of the fourth and flip the game on its head. The Cubs would score five runs on one hit to take an 8 to 7 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Kanin Englehardt that drove in one.   Marcus Lagunas drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Cubs with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1 for 2 on the day. Kale Konen set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading the Cubs with two hits in two at bats. The Cubs had a strong line at the plate, accumulating 11 walks for the game. Marcus Lagunas and Kale Konen led the team with two free passes each.   Game 2 The Cubs would drop game two with a 25 to 15 loss to the Bitterroot Red Socks despite out hitting them in the game 17 to 16. Andrew Bartlome, Cohen Hartman, and Garrett Tackett each collected three hits for the Cubs.   The Red Socks would get on the board and into the lead in the first inning after Reese Earp singled, scoring two runs, Hunter Harrness drew a walk, scoring one run, Charlie Chavez hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Toby DeMoss grounded out, scoring one run, Owen Marston singled, scoring one run, Boedy Tadvick drew a walk, scoring one run, and Reese Earp was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.   The Cubs would come back in the bottom of the fourth inning making the score 10 to 15. Thanks to a homer to left field by Cohen Hartman scoring two runs, and Tristan Alvarez doubled, scoring one run.   The Red Socks would continue with the momentum started early in the game and finish it with a final score of 25 to 15.   The Cubs will take on the Helena Reps on Sunday, June 16 at Ray Lynch Park.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING  June 18th,  2024 4:00 P.M. AGENDA   1.            Call To Order 2.            Review/Approve Changes to Title 11. 3.         Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 4.         Adjournment   Committee Members: Diane Armstrong, Chairperson Mary Jo O’Rourke Anneliese Ripley

FIRE & ORDER COMMITTEE MEETING City Hall Council Chambers June 17th , 2024 3:00 PM AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Discuss MOU with University 3. Discuss Other Funding Options for Police Officers 4. Discuss Police Foundation Creation 5. Update on Fire Truck 6. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda and Within Jurisdiction of the City 7. Adjournment Committee Members: Russ Schwandt - Chairperson Mary Jo O’Rourke Bill Shafer

Submitted by Mel Rice-Public Relations   The June meeting of your Beaverhead Search and Rescue was called to order on June 5, at 7:15 PM.  Commander Kolby Malesich presided over the meeting with 28 members in attendance.  The meeting opened with the introduction of guests, then roll call, and treasurer’s report.  Training officer, Adam Norlander,  stated that because of lack of response to the annual campout training, there would not be one in June as previously scheduled.  Instead there will be a one day training September 14th for anyone who can attend.  It will be a mock search/rescue.  There will also be a search manager training in the near future as a refresher into the mapping program, call out proto-calls and search proto-calls.  There were no searches or rescues that the unit participated in. It was reported that Russ Sigman  and Kolby Malesich delivered the “Hug a Tree” program to Parkview 5th graders on the 24th of May.  As usual the program was very well received.  This program is something every young person should complete.  It covers exactly what a person should do in the event they become lost.  It is an outstanding program.  Tara Remely , fish derby chairperson, reported she is in the process of applying for our January 2025 ice fishing derby.  The application has to be in to the FWP by July 1st.  This is the unit’s largest fund raiser.  Good of the Order : Commander Malesich said that we would cancel the July meeting since it was over the extended 4th of July holiday but would have a manager training the following week.  The Unit has received Duckworth hooded sun shirts and anyone who has participated in a unit event, training, or search/rescue this calendar year is welcome to pick one up.  Kudos were extended to several members for doing things above and beyond: Brad Wagner  for communications work, Brian Vinson  for command post work and treasurer work, Adam Norlander  for getting training organized, Tara Remely for all her work on the fish derby, and Mel Rice  for grounds work and PR work.  Many others are doing an outstanding job for the unit as well.  The meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.  Immediately following the meeting, member Jaime Trivette , presented a forty minute training on bear awareness and things to do while out in bear country.  She also provided info on the best things to do during various types of bear encounters.  She stated that bear spray is one of the best defenses if running into an aggressive bear.  Jaime said when it comes to bear spray, make sure you wear it on your body in the same position so your find time is minimal.  You want to have an automatic response when it’s time to use it.  PRACTICE getting it out and pulling the trigger safety off.  Bears are out and are numerous!!  Jaime had another great recommendation on bear spray storage.  You should leave bear spray in your vehicle where the spray can reach extremely high temperatures or very cold temperatures.  It has been documented that bear spray canisters have exploded under these extreme conditions.  It has enough power to blow windows out and total your vehicle.  Take care out there, “In the Business of Saving Lives”, your Beaverhead Search and Rescue.

Productions to spend an estimated $35 million across the state HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced today that 67 film creations will share more than $2.6 million in grant funding to film on-location productions across the state. The grant funding is awarded through the Commerce’s Big Sky Film Grant (BSFG) program. “Commerce’s Film Office promotes Montana as a business destination for film production companies to expand production in our state, increase job opportunities, promote small business growth and to promote tourism,” said Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. “These 67 film projects are expected to spend an estimated $35 million in Montana and will bring in productions that will help boost the economies of many rural Montana communities, including Plentywood, Cohagen, Lame Deer, Poplar, Dillon, Clyde Park, Choteau, Pryor, Roberts, Virginia City and Pray.” A total of 150 projects requested more than $9 million in grant dollars this year, with $2.6 million available through the competitive grants for fiscal year 2024. The grants are awarded to eligible production projects in four categories: Feature Film and TV; Feature Film and TV -  Resident Only; Short-Form Content; and Short-Form Content - Resident Only. The following projects will receive Big Sky Film Grant funding: Feature Film and Television Grants: 7030 Entertainment, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “Cold Storage.” Attack Team Entertainment Inc. will receive $50,000 for the production of “Where the Wild Horses Live.” Eat Different, LLC will revive $100,000 for the production of “Inhuman.” FMLY Films, Inc. will receive $50,000 for the production of “Lunatic.” Hold The Map Productions, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “Breaking the Silence.” Justin Olson, ETC FILM, LLC will receive $150,000 for the production of “Earth to Charlie.” Last Chance Pictures, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “Good Kids.” Michael Polish, There There, LLC will receive $100,000 for the production of “There, There.” MMM MT, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “Swimming Hole.” Nathan Norby, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “The Price of Paradise.” Paradise Valley Pictures will receive $100,000 for the production of “The Gift of the Game.” Ready, Set, Christmas will receive $100,000 for the production of “Ready, Set, Christmas.” Scraps, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “Scraps.” Siren FX Corp will receive $50,000 for the production of “Native Skateboarding.” The Stalemate, LLC will receive $100,000 for the production of “The Stalemate.” Trinity Productions, LLC will receive $175,000 for the production of “Unholy Trinity.” Feature Film and Television - Resident Only Grants: Angel Peak Studios will receive $90,000 for the production of “Death on the Dearborn.” Friends of Montana PBS will receive $35,000 for the production of “Jonnie.” Greta's White Rabbit, LLC will receive $100,000 for the production of “The Needle Man.” Ian Frank, Montana Mettle Film, LLC will receive $30,000 for the production of “Montana Mettle and Monuments.” Ikaakimaat, LLC will receive $75,000 for the production of “Battles of Our Fathers.” Jill's Inspiration Kitchen, LLC will receive $30,000 for the production of “Jill's Inspiration Kitchen.” Mark Tomov, Small Axe Productions, LLP will receive $75,000 for the production of “The Fortune Teller.” Michael Timothy Workman will receive $20,000 for the production of “The Richest Hill on Earth.” Pharaohplex, Inc. will receive $55,000 for the production of “No Service.” Sabrina Layne Lee will receive $30,000 for the production of “Living History.” Stillwater Historical Society, Museum of the Beartooths will receive $50,000 for the production of “Moccasins, Mining and Montana's 34th County.” Tom Attwater Media, LLC will receive $50,000 for the production of “Silver Linings:  A Journey of Courage and Healing.” Wed The Dark, LLC will receive $20,000 for the production of “Wed the Dark.” Short-Form Content Grants: Aaron Aylsworth will receive $10,000 for the production of “Codename Hog: Smokejumpers and The Secret War.” Annie Flowers will receive $20,000 for the production of “The Deed.” Ashley Maria Productions, LLC will receive $20,000 for the production of “Nearly Departed.” Biliana Grozdanova will receive $40,000 for the production of “Eastern Western.” Buckshot Collective will receive $20,000 for the production of “Garlic Mommas.” Cairns Film will receive $10,000 for the production of “Pronghorn Passage.” Colter Olmstead, Last of the Nobodies, LLC will receive $10,000 for the production of “Last of the Nobodies.” Douglas A. Cunningham will receive $20,000 for the production of “Daughter of the Plains.” Gemini Creative Agency, LLC will receive $15,000 for the production of “Orchards of a Futile Heaven.” In the Rough Productions, LLC will receive $20,000 for the production of “ Laurel Moon.” Josh Aaseng will receive $15,000 for the production of “A Domestic Situation.” Julian Paul Stein will receive $20,000 for the production of “Teen Angel.” Karl Swingle will receive $20,000 for the production of “Man Who Goes in the Middle.” KR Creative Strategies will receive $20,000 for the production of “The Story of Us:  The Women Who Shaped Montana.” Lotus Producers will receive $15,000 for the production of “Modify - An Adaptive Snomachining Film.” Michael Steinberg ABN Picture Book will receive $15,000 for the production of “I Like God's Style.” Noah Hence will receive $8,003 for the production of “St. Marie, MT.” Polar Productions, LLC will receive $40,000 for the production of “Wild Foods.” Rosemary’s World will receive $25,000 for the production of “What Does a Girl Gotta Do?” Sogbots, LLC will receive $30,000 for the production of “Simon's Ride.” Yousif Abounasr will receive $20,000 for the production of “Montana.” Short-Form Content - Resident Only Grants: Big Cedar Media, LLC will receive $15,000 for the production of “Benchmark.” Big Hole Watershed Committee will receive $15,000 for the production of “Restoring Smith-Sage Springs.” Bryan James Schaeffer, SINTR will receive $15,000 for the production of “Snow Day: A Yellowstone Adventure.” G3, LLC will receive $20,000 for the production of “The Adventures of Nicholas Gnome.” Hazel Cramer will receive $25,000 for the production of “Not Deaf Enough.” HerUpland will receive $20,000 for the production of “Beyond the Hunt: Women of Montana's Uplands.” Laminar Flow Films, LLC will receive $15,000 for the production of “One Step at a Time.” MAPS Media Institute, Inc. will receive $25,000 for the production of “We Are the Light from the Shadows.” Montana State University Foundation will receive $20,000 for the production of “One in Five Hundred.” Muddy Shutter Mediahomas B. Penick will receive $15,000 for the production of “Unbound: The Jesse Alberi Story.” Olivia Gorham, LLC will receive $15,000 for the production of “Captain of the Sagebrush Sea.” ORNJ, LLC will receive $10,000 for the production of “We Didn't Have Concrete.” Peter Matthew Devlin will receive $15,000 for the production of “Good Guy: The Tom Brown Story.” Phillip Baribeau, Implement Productions, Inc. will receive $20,000 for the production of “Team Bison.” Story Road, LLC will receive $20,000 for the production of “They Call Me Crazy.” Thomas B. Penick will receive $15,000 for the production of “Hill to Die On.” Zachary D. Altman will receive $15,000 for the production of “Mother Range: Rearing Hope in America’s Livestock Industry.” Since the BSFG program started in 2013, nearly 350 film projects have received over $11 million of grant funding to assist with those productions. The Montana Film Office is part of the Department of Commerce and is funded by an allocation of the lodging facility use tax, commonly known as the “bed tax.” In 2023, Senate Bill 540 of the 68th Montana Legislature revised laws related to state-funded tourism promotion to require a specific allocation of lodging facility use tax for Montana-based film grants. For more information about the Big Sky Film Grant, visit montanafilm.com .

On June 12, 2024 at 20:27 hours, the Dillon Police responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist at Vine St and Highland Ave. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for DUI, the bicyclist was transported to Barrett Hospital for minor injuries.   Jeremy Alvarez Chief of Police

Tuesday, June 11 the Dillon Cubs hit the road to take on the Bozeman Bucks. The Cubs were able to capture a win of 13 to 11 on their first game, but they would take a loss on the second game with the final score being 8 to 13.   Game 1 The Bucks would get on the board first in the second inning when Lucas Cook singled, scoring one run.   The Cubs would come back in the top of the third inning to take the lead after Andrew Bartlome singled, and Cohen Hartman doubled, each scoring one run.   The Bucks would take the lead back in the bottom of the fifth after Cody Smith singled, Gabe Stordahl singled, Lucas Cook walked, and Grayson Herz hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.   The Cubs would capitalize on an error by the Bucks tying the game at five in the top of the sixth.   The Cubs would flip the game on its head in the top of the seventh, scoring eight runs on one hit to take a 13-8 lead. The biggest blow was a fielder’s choice by Andrew Bartlome that drove in two.   Kanin Englehardt, Kale Konen, and Cohen Hartman each collected two hits for the Cubs. Andrew Bartlome and Cohen Hartman were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for the Cubs. The Cubs had 10 walks for the game. Tristan Alvarez, Marcus Lagunas, and Garrett Tackett led the team with two bases on balls each. Kale Konen tallied three stolen bases. Game 2 The Cubs lost game two despite out hitting the Bucks twelve to seven. Andrew Bartlome led the Cubs with three hits.   The Cubs managed to get on the board in the top of the first inning after Cohen Hartman doubled, and Marcus Lagunas singled, each scoring one run.   The Bucks would tie the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a fielder’s choice by Braeden Matthews, and a passed ball.   In the top of the second an error would give the cubs a 3 to 2 lead.   A single by Marcus Lagunas extended the lead 4 to 2 in the top of the third inning.   The Bucks would tie the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a walk by Braeden Matthews, and a ground out by Brayden Shaw.   The Bucks would take an 8 to 4 lead in the bottom of the fourth.   The Cubs piled up twelve hits in the game, Marcus Lagunas and Kale Konen each drove in two runs. Cohen Hartman collected two hits for the Cubs in four at bats. Andrew Bartlome had three stolen bases.   The Cubs will have a home game Thursday the 13 at 3 P.M. Ray Lynch Park.