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Until May 1, 2020 The Fifth Judicial District Court is implementing the following measures: 1. All appearances for hearings must be conducted via vision net or telephone. The Clerk of Court has available the instructions for downloading the moble application that must be used by all the parties unless they have access to a vision net equipped device television. 2. The Judge and Court Reporter will appear remotely from Beaverhead Courthouse For all hearings. The Court Administrator will be permanently stationed in Virginia City or working from home at her discretion. 3. Pleadings must be filed by mail or email in accordance with local District Court Rule 3. 4. For criminal cases: A. No scheduled criminal trials may be conducted until May 4th, 2020, at the earliest. All deadlines in the previous Trial Setting Orders are continued 30 days. Defendants and their attorneys are encouraged to waive speedy trial and stipulate to continuances. If defendants want an expedited trial, they shall file the request and that will be accomplished if possible when court resumes. Trials will not be vacated at this time but will be vacated if a resolution is not reached as they approach. B. All necessary hearings and law motion appearances must be held via vision net. 5. For time sensitive DN, DJ, DI matters: All necessary hearings must be held with all parties appearing via vision net or phone. 6. For civil cases: A. All trials and hearings scheduledc for before May 4, 2020, will be continued, as the scheduled time approaches, without setting a new date. New dates will be issued when more information is available. B. For trials and hearings scheduled before May 4, 2020, parties may request rulings without appearances in appropriate matters. Parties in unconstested or limited issue matters MAY contact the Clerk or Court Administrator and request the Court to review the matter to determine if a limited vision net appearance for a hearing is appropriate.

Governor Steve Bullock has ordered that all dine in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses, and other activities that pose an enhanced health risks, must close at 8 pm on Friday and remain closed until March 27th. This order was passed as some younger Montanans have tested positive for coronavirus. Under the Directive, the following places are closed to ingress, egress, use, and occupancy by members of the public: Restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other similar establishments offering food or beverage for on-premises consumption. Alcoholic beverage service businesses, including bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, tasting rooms, special licensees, clubs, and other establishments offering alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. Cigar bars. Health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers, pools and hot springs, indoor facilities at ski areas, climbing gyms, fitness studios, and indoor recreational facilities .Movie and performance theaters, nightclubs, concert halls, bowling alleys, bingo halls, and music halls. Casinos. The places subject to this directive are still allowed to offer food and beverage using delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, or drive-up service, and to use precautions in doing so to mitigate the potential transmission of COVID-19, including social distancing.

Bronc Buck-Out and Muley Roping for some small town Montana family entertainment and raise funds for the good of the community! hosted by: Pivotal Movements Equine Program & Selle Rodeo Productions providing broncs 12 Bar livestock providing cattle Entries Open, Thursday, April 9th 9am -3pm $75/ person roping entry $250/person bronc buck-out Concessions available by Twin Bridges Baseball Keep up to date with event and entries on Facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100776588222635&ref=content_filter

The U.S. is extending the deadline for filing taxes from April 15 to July 15, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a tweet on Friday. The decision gives Americans three months longer than they typically would to file their taxes. "At @realDonaldTrump’s direction, we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15," Mnuchin tweeted. "All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties." Lawmakers are hoping that by extending the deadline, this gives businesses and people a chance to hold onto their money longer as they deal with the fallout from the virus outbreak. In a tweet a second tweet Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged all taxpayers who may receive a tax refund this year "to file now to get your money." This is some good news for those who are struggling on how to manage their business, in the uncertain future as well as though who may have troubles finding a person to prepare their taxes for them.

Montana's Motor Vehicle Division offices will remain open, but driving tests will be suspended for a month and crowds will be limited in waiting areas, officials said Tuesday. Attorney General Tim Fox and MVD Administrator Sarah Garcia announced several changes coming to MVD offices in response the novel coronavirus. Steps include a governor's executive order to extend the renewal deadline for expiring driver licenses, suspension of driving tests, additional cleaning of offices and limiting the number of customers allowed in waiting areas. The Helena office will also temporarily relocate. “The COVID-19 virus is obviously changing daily life around the world and Montana is no exception,” Fox said. “Businesses and governments must adapt in order to help limit the spread of the disease, but at the same time we must do all we can to continue providing the services that we all need.” An executive order extending expired driver license renewals for 90 days was signed Tuesday, Gov. Steve Bullock said during a media call. The extension applies to licenses that expire in March, April or May. Fox cautioned that the renewal did not protect Montanans from citations in other states for driving with an expired license. “The goal is to limit the need for visits to MVD stations during the COVID-19 outbreak,” Fox said. “This safeguards the health of the public and of MVD employees by reducing person-to-person contact and allowing Montanans to focus on other important matters until this situation subsides.” TSA issued a statement, Fox said, indicating that travelers with expired state driver licenses or ID cards may still use them for a year to fly.

Reports from witnesses of a local shoot out with police and possibly wanted murder suspect from Lewistown surfaced Sunday evening. Police are on scene at the area around DQ and Town and Country Foods with entrances blocked off. In the center is a vehicle matching the description of one Lewistown police had for a suspect wanted in a murder. This is a developing story and we will provide you with more info as it becomes available. Update 03/17/2020: Dillon Police and a Beaverhead County deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The caller informed dispatch that he recognized the person as a wanted homicide suspect out of Lewistown. The male, later identified as 47 year old Douglas J. Foster, had left the area and the caller gave a description of his vehicle and direction of travel. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to do a traffic stop. Gun shots were reported coming from the suspects vehicle and officers responded with lethal force. Officers were not physically injured, but foster was pronounced deceased at the scene. Montana Department of Criminal Investigations will be investigating, and officers are on paid administrative leave as per policy. Investigation is ongoing, more information will be released at a later date. Video Courtesy of Cindy Kesel

With a lot of things being cancelled, here is a list of things you can do, with your family on this St Patrick's day. Play St. Paddy's Day Games Assuming your kids aren't yet built for a traditional game of Irish football or rugby, try some of these games in honor of St. Patrick's Day! Play a game of hot potato or consider a "potato hunt" (think: Easter egg hunt but with small potatoes) or a "Pot o' Gold" treasure hunt (a search for gold chocolate coins or homemade "gold"). Make St. Patrick's Day Crafts Stock up on green construction paper and craft supplies, and get creative with your little leprechauns. These 10 St. Patrick's Day crafts are adorable and make great party decorations or gifts for Irish grandparents. Research Your Family History As the saying goes, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. But how many Americans are actually of Irish descent? According to the U.S. Census, about 34.5 million Americans, or about 11 percent of the population, claim to have Irish heritage. Whether or not your family can trace roots to the Emerald Isle, St. Patrick's Day is a great time to discover your name's origin and work on your family tree. Enjoy Irish Movies and Music Ireland has a rich cultural history all its own. Get your Irish eyes smiling by listening to music by Irish artists, such as U2, Enya, Van Morrison, or The Chieftains. Also, watch great movies set in Ireland — some family-friendly ones include The Secret of Roan Inish and Waking Ned Devine. Eat Irish Foods and Green Treats Popular Celtic cuisine includes potato dishes, soda bread, and meaty stews and dinner pies. So there's plenty to choose from beyond not-so-kid-friendly corned beef and cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day party menu. Or simply dye some of your favorite treats, such as cupcakes and milkshakes, with green food coloring. Learn About the History of St. Patrick's Day Finally, explore the meaning of St. Patrick's Day and test your family on some Irish trivia. Do you know why the shamrock is a symbol of St. Paddy's Day?

It was a cold day on Saturday the 14th, but that didn't stop close to one hundred individuals from competing in the leprechaun dash. Held in Sheridan the proceeds from the race go to New Kids on the Block a 501C daycare. This race offered a little something for everyone. With a free 100 yard dash for kids, a 1 mile race and a 5K run and walk race. Racers donned their best St patty's Day attire and hit the course, as fans stood at the side lines and cheered on their favorite contestants. Runners made their way through the town with one goal in mind reaching the finish line and warming up by the fire and enjoying a cold one from Ruby Valley Brew. Winners are as follows: 1 Mile Run 21+ Male Runner - Adam Romkema Female Runner - Jessica Clawson 1 Mile 20 and Under Male - Jace Jones Female - Acelynn Jones 5K Run/Walk 21+ Male - Sheldon Jones Female - Tawna Jones 5K Run/Walk 20- Male - Luke Dvorak Female - Hazalin Maddison

With the Leprechaun Dash being held in Sheridan today, we decided to head over and cover the event. We also learned of the Old Mill Restaurant reopening under new ownership and a new menu and name change. Coming into Rocky's Road House, I could tell this was going to be a new experience. As you walk through the door, you are greeted with a warm cabin feeling, tables spaced apart but not crammed together to get every last inch of usable space out of the restaurant at the expense of the customers' comfort. Beyond the dining area, Rocky's Roadhouse has dedicated a separate area of the restaurant for bands to perform Friday and Saturday nights on a stage. The Texas western vibe is heavy in this room, from the decor down to the mounted Longhorn that overlooks the area. We were able to sit down with Rocky and his wife Susan before the doors opened and have a good long conversation about what goals they had for the restaurant, Rocky's vision of what he wants this to be beyond just any other place you visit along your road trip and how he sees his business integrating into the town of Sheridan. Rocky has been in the restaurant business for over thirty years. He started his first BBQ place in Virginia, then branched off into Texas. After looking for another place that would fit the mold, he began to look else where for his next venture. The old Mill building was what he and his wife had wanted and came at a reasonable price. "We want to create a place that is fun for people, has great local food, good music, and make it a place people need to stop at. Our goal is to be the best in the Ruby Valley, the most recognized in the state." With a motto of 'Treat others the way you want to be treated,' this couple is looking at their restaurant to provide more than a dining experience but rather an enjoyable, positive moment in your day. They expressed their need for constant improvement, and how that is a driving force in their business goals. They hire their employees by seeking individuals who are not just wanting a job, but people willing and able to constantly improve on what they know. They use the Ritz Carlton training, which is the same training five star hotels and restaurants use. "We have weekly training meetings that push our help to always strive to be better and not be satisfied with just being okay," Rocky stated. Rocky's menu is described as Texas Smokehouse BBQ. With specialties in burgers, chicken, ribs, and brisket. Using his secret wood recipe, his brisket is smoked for fourteen hours. The restaurant also offers the Rock Dog, a beef and pork blend hot dog with his homemade chili, and the unique Rib eye Hamburger. All meat on the menu is wood smoked. And if you're wondering where the name came from, Susan shared the tale when she brought us a pail of peanuts while we were waiting for our food. Apparently when the couple was dating, they were eating peanuts and tossing the shells on the floor. Susan joked with her husband, "What do you think this is? A Roadhouse?" And the rest is history. Southwestern Montana News has included a copy of the soft opening menu, as well as a list of Refreshments they offer. The soft opening is going on today until 9 pm. After tasting the cheese curds and nachos I would highly recommend a drive over to Sheridan to enjoy this tasty Texas treat.

Friday the 13th will prove a lucky day, for those who have put the time and effort into coming up with a great hypothesis and then proving it through experiments and research. Local rural schools competed in the science fair held today 03/13/2020. Schools from Reichle, Grant, Wise River, Wisdom, Divide, Melrose, and Alder competed at the rural science fair. Students projects ranged from how a chicken is raised and hatched to the spread of germs in schools. Winners from today's science fair will then be able to go on and compete at the state Science Fair held in Missoula at the University of Montana- Adams Center. One can still catch today's science fair it is going on tell 2:30 at the University of Montana Western Keltz Arena.

Friday the 13th Tai Chi (free class) Free Tai Chi classes held at The Elks Lodge from 9:30 to 10:20 am. Virtual Career Fair Starts at 8 am hosted by the Montana Schools Recruitment Project. MSRP in association with MREA, SAM and MCASE are pleased to announce the First Montana Rural School Virtual Career Fair! Register at careereco.com/join/mrea State Mental Health Administrator in Dillon, 12 pm to 1 pm. Meeting will be held at the Lucy Carson Library at University of Montana Western campus. Youth of Madison County Art Show Drop Off The Elling House Arts & Humanities Center in Virginia City is hosting a “Youth of Madison County” Art Show and invites ALL children ages K-12 grades to submit one piece of artwork. The artwork must be flat, unframed, unmatted sized 8.5x11 to 11x17. Artwork must be dropped off to the Thompson-Hickman Library in Virginia City on Friday, March 13th between 2pm – 6pm. To make prior drop-off arrangements, please contact the EHAHC. The artwork will be displayed at the Elling House Arts & Humanities Center from March 20 – April 30, 2020 and an artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 28th from 2pm-5pm at the Elling House Arts & Humanities Center in Virginia City. All artists and public are encouraged to attend the reception. Please visit www.ellinghouse.org under Current Events March 28th for the application that must accompany all artwork. Application is also included in this post in the comment section. Contact the EHAHC with any questions! Larry Hirshberg Live at Beaverhead Brewing Company music starts at 6pm runs tell 8pm. Larry Hirshberg makes his return to share spoken word, guitar playing, and all the songs! Cabin Fever Hosted by Willy James music starts at 8pm at Jackson Hot springs Lodge. Saturday the 14th Jerry Days at Maverick Mountain sign up at 11 am $5 for each event, or $10 for all 3. Rail Jam starts at 12 pm, High Jump Around 2 pm, Ski Ballet at 3 pm. Followed up with live music with Willy James. Dillon JR Fiddlers live at RVB, The Dillon Jr Fiddlers will be playing at this years Leprechaun Dash on March 14th from 1-3pm. Bring your dancing shoes as they play Celtic music to kick off the festivities. Leprechaun Dash 1-mile and 5K Run/Walk FREE 100 yard dash kid run 5 and under and 5-8 year old division! Saturday, March 14 1:00 p.m. Race time 11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Bag and number pick up starts (next to the Brew) Race Location: Sheridan Main Street – Starting at the Sheridan Town Park. Course Description: Start at the Sheridan town park. Slight hill, flattens out, ending the 1 mile with a downhill slope through the town of Sheridan ending near the Ruby Valley Brewery. Course will be well marked! Awards: 1st place race winners 21 over Male and Female and 21 under Male and Female for each race length, Best costume all ages Male, Female, group, random race number draw for prizes, and each runner will get a bag of goodies. Proceeds: Benefit the New Kids on the Block Childcare facility. Entry Cost information: - Pre-entries are encouraged, but more entries will be taken the night before at the Ruby Valley Brewery and the day of starting at 11:30 p.m. til 12:45 p.m. - Adults $25 (Before February 29th) - $30 after February 29th Other Information: Race bags and numbers will be given out the day of the race starting at 12:00 p.m. at the brewery. This is not an officially timed race but will have race winners. A free beer (21 and older) will be given out by brewery at the end of the race for participants to enjoy while prizes are distributed and more fun events extending through the afternoon. Make Checks to: New Kids on the Block (race in memo) mail to: New Kids on the Block – P.O. Box 413 - Sheridan, MT 59749 Contact: Teen Holland (406) 690-2843 Southern Montana Shrine Club Oyster Feed Hosted by Southern Montana Shrine Club. $25 donation, child 6-12 $10. Drawings prizes and more. Click on link for more info. Dan Henry at Ruby Valley Brew The One Man Dan Band is headed off to the amazing town of Sheridan, Montana to rock the night away at The Ruby Valley Brew March 14th from 5-8pm. Come join the fun in one of the best small towns in Montana. Patagonia Pie Day is cancelled do to the Corona Virus hysteria!!!! Sunday the 15th Dance and Social Starts at 2pm runs to 5 pm at the Ennis Senior Center. Come for dancing, socializing, snacks, drinks, 50-50, and raffle!! As always, there are plenty of other activities to do in and around Dillon. The Big Sky Cinema has Onward and Call of the Wild playing for the whole family. The weather is warm and it would be a great time to stop by Bannack before the summer crowds show up. Stop by Rocky Mountain Supply for gas and everything you would need for a great spring picnic. Thank you for reading our weekend rundown. We try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. If you are curious about an event and it is highlighted, just click on it, and you will be directed to another page with more information on that event. If you would like to see your business as a sponsor of the Weekend Rundown call us at (406) 660-7041.

When I started Southwestern Montana News, I had one goal in mind; I wanted to provide news now, not later. I have covered many events in the past and afterwords have thought, 'That was fun but nothing more.' But there are some things I have wanted to cross off my bucket list, whether it be a photograph I want to transition from my mind to reality or a video I want to release to the public to inspire the enthusiasm only I have known before. When I got an invite to the Shear & Shred, a few thoughts ran through my mind. One of them was the fact that this was something I have always wanted to photograph. Check that one off the bucket list! I jumped at this chance of a lifetime. Not only could I be able to photograph something that is part of my town's history, but I could take part in something I had heard all growing up from my dad, about when he used to help shear sheep, which, in turn, gave this opportunity an even more special meaning to me. Duckworth clothing is a brand of clothing which originated here in Dillon. Before today, that was my sole knowledge of the company. However, as I started filming the shearing and watching the commotion around me, things started to make sense in my mind and come together. Duckworth is more than a clothing brand. It has a story and a community behind its merchandise. Watching the wool come off the sheep, I started to think about where these animals were raised. How you drive past them when you are on the way to the mountains without more than a fleeting thought. Much of the wool's texture-the dirt, the color, and miles it has seen through the sometimes fierce winters-are all from the same land that I grew up in. Soon, I was realizing this was more than just a ranch that raises sheep. Listening to the company's family owners and operators, the Helles, speak about the wool with passion made me realize this brand has meaning. People from all walks of life were coming to view these sheep getting sheared and/or helping in the efforts. You would watch a family comprised of different generations working together, sorting, picking, testing, and bagging the product. But even in the craziness, if a reporter wanted to talk with one of the family members, that person would stop what they were doing and give a rundown of what their family does and just where each of the products go. You could tell this was a well-oiled machine that has and will be in this family for generations. From watching the process and later walking out of the building, my only thought was that I needed some of this clothing. Most people want a shirt because it has a certain brand name on it, but that wasn't the case for me. I wanted this clothing because it truly does speak from anyone's roots that grew up in Dillon. And now for the facts most people don't know off the top of your heads! If you are not familiar with the Duckworth line, here's the rundown straight from them: Duckworth is the world’s only source-verified, single-origin, Merino wool apparel company. 100% Made-in-USA. Where your WOOL GROWS matters. Our open-range Montana Merino sheep live between 5,000’ and 9,500’ elevation. The specific conditions of the Northern Rockies result in a rare wool, a soft durable fiber with exceptional loft and breathability. Where your WOOL IS MADE matters. All our wool comes from our very own Helle Rambouillet Merino and certified Duckworth Wool Cooperative growers, this is increasingly more important as most wool now ships around the world several times before it meets your body, ours is locally grown. Starting at the ranch, we begin the intricate process of sorting the wool for a specific end use, with yarn spinning, knitting, dyeing and finishing carefully managed on site by Duckworth’s technical team. This reduces our environmental footprint all the way from sheep to shelf. Wool made in the country of origin – the United States – creates value-added product for our local economies. Keeping wool science and knowledge at home inspires technical breakthroughs and innovation at every level of the process, building a vibrant and globally competitive textile industry for the long term. This sheep-to-shelf process all begins with a rancher’s stewardship of the land and livestock. At Duckworth, knowing and using what’s in our own backyard is what really counts. Trust, quality, and comfort are paramount, assured by the pedigree of our wool supply, which we control at every stage of handling. Resurrecting the lost art and craft of American wool is our mission. 100% MADE-IN-USA MERINO WOOL Duckworth is proud to be the only source-verified, 100% Made-in-USA Merino wool clothing company. We carefully manage every step of the process, from raw fiber to finished garment. Knowing wool is our business. Starting at the Helle ranch in Dillon, Montana where every fleece is graded and selected for its end use, our Merino /wool then travels to the Carolinas, the traditional powerhouse of US textile production. The spinning, knitting and dyeing is part science and part art, requiring specialized know-how, trusted partners and the long-term vision of a fourth-generation ranching family. Deep understanding of the manufacturing process allows us to find opportunities for innovation at many stages of development, resulting in breakthrough wool products and practices, such as our “Chlorine Free” shrink-resist process, ultralight Vapor Wool fabric and our Woolcloud insulation. Although the US textile industry has been on the decline for decades, our Sheep to Shelf™ supply chain brings jobs back to small communities, keeps technical knowledge close to home and assures maximum life-cycle sustainability. Duckworth guarantees total supply-chain responsibility, quality and transparency from beginning to end.

Pivotal Movements Equine Program along with Selle Rodeo Productions are bringing back the Bon Accord Buck-Out and Muley Roping. Event will be held May 10th at the Madison County Fairgrounds, in Twin Bridges, MT. Event host are seeking local sponsors/donations to cover the cost of the stock and administrative cost. Proceeds collected from this event go to an area family in need, as well as scholarships for children who cannot afford equine therapy. Currently they have 22 bronc sponsorship spots left. Best part of all if you sponsor the Bronc you get to name him for the event. Last time the event was held it was a huge success and helped families in need. For more information or if your business would like to sponsor a Bronc you can call Marti Laknar Shields at (406) 698-4810

Short Travels is a new weekly addition to Southwestern Montana News. It might be a quick fishing trip to the Beaverhead River, a hike into a mountain lake, or some of the places in and around Southwestern Montana that offer recreational opportunities. We will provide a quick video of our travels, along with a short article. Today we decided to go out and fly around Beaverhead Rock. Beaverhead Rock is located 17 Miles North of Dillon on MT-41 heading towards Twin Bridges, MT. You can stop and view the rock's formation from two different pull offs alongside the road, both of which offer historical markers and information on the formation. One can also get closer, as there is a pull off and dirt road after you pass the river. Be mindful because part of this is on BLM ground and other parts of the area are private property. The second pull off provides the best view and has a statue of Sandhill Cranes. You will be able to see the whole rock from this viewpoint, as well as parts of the Beaverhead River and the flooded fields, which usually has a large number of waterfowl in the water. Beaverhead Rock got its name from the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Sacagawea, a young Shoshone Indian guide traveling with Lewis and Clark, recognized the rock formation and knew she was in the area of her relatives. According to the journal of Lewis: The Indian woman recognized the point of a high plain to our right which she informed us was not very distant from the summer retreat of her nation on a river beyond the mountains which runs to the west. This hill she says her nation calls the Beaver's Head, from a conceived resemblance of its figure to the head of that animal...as it is now all important with us to meet with those people as soon as possible I determined to proceed tomorrow with a small party...and pass the mountains to the Columbia; and down that river until I found the Indians...without horses we shall be obliged to leave a great part of our stores... They would soon meet up with her tribe at the place we call Camp Fortunate. Offering some great views along with a little Lewis and Clark history, this site makes a quick getaway if you're itching to get out. If you have some friends in town or just want to get the kids out of the house, this short drive may just be what the doctor ordered. Next week we will feature another attraction around Southwestern Montana. If you have places you would like us to feature, feel free to leave a comment. As always, thanks for reading and enjoying our news site!

Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their annual awards and recognition dinner March 6 at the Elks Lodge with a packed house of attendees. The night started off with a social hour and was followed by dinner. Guest speaker Steve Wahrlich, owner of the Best Western Clock Tower Hotel and Stella's restaurant in Billings, gave a talk on the current effects of the Corona Virus and the upcoming tourist season. He expressed ways Dillon can take advantage of the Lodging bed tax during this time, along with other tips businesses can capitalize on the resources offered to them. After dinner, the chamber took care of their business, as former president Crystal Thorpe handed the reins over to incoming president John O'Brian, with the most important part of the night to many: the awards ceremony. The winners were Business Man of the Year: Matt Vinson of Matt Vinson Plumbing Business Woman of the Year: Roxanne Engellant University of Montana Western Business of the Year: Atomic 79 New Business of the Year: 729 Welding and Fabrication Agricultural Business of the Year: Rocky Mountain Supply Community Organization of the Year: YMCA Thank you to the local businesses for helping with sponsoring this event, as the Chamber recognizes fellow businesses helping make a change in the Dillon community. Sponsors for this event were Barrett Hospital & HealthCare (dinner sponsor); Stockman Bank, High Peaks Credit Union, Pioneer Savings & Loan, Dillon Bank of Commerce (silver sponsors); Rocky Mountain Supply (music sponsor). Everyone can't wait to see what 2020 brings for Dillon and what next year's event has in store!

Friday the 6th Tai Chi (free class) Free Tai Chi classes held at The Elks Lodge from 9:30 to 10:20 am. Needle Felting Workshop Starts at 11 am at the Shovel and Spoon, Another "Felt So Fine" needle felting workshop! Call to reserve your place!! 682-3288. Beaverhead County Mental Health Local Advisory Council Starts at 12 pm. The Beaverhead County Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) seeks a consumer representative to serve on the council. Consumer representatives optimally have lived experiences with public mental health services either directly and/or in connection with family, friends, and/or their community. The LAC meets the second Friday of each month to address and advocate for more effective mental health services and their delivery in our county, region, and state. Meetings are open to the public and anyone interested in supporting community mental health is urged to attend. If interested in joining as a consumer representative or in need of more information, please contact LAC co-chairs Jerry Girard and/or Heidi Gjefle at (406) 683-7180. Formal Friday at Beaverhead brewing Company starts at 3 pm. Come down dressed in your finest formal and enjoy a beer or three! More news to come. Steve Rose live at RVB Steve Rose will be playing this Friday from 6-8pm! Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet starts at 5 pm at The Elks Lodge Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Music: DJ Adam Hooten (50/50, prizes, drawings and much more!) Tickets: $35 per person, $240 table of eight For Tickets: Contact Candi at 683-5511, email info@beaverheadchamber.org or stop by the Chamber, 10 W. Reeder St. (we accept credit cards, checks & cash) 5 p.m. social hour 6 p.m. dinner 7:30 guest speaker Presentation of awards Guest Speaker is Steve Wahrlich of the Tourism Advisory Council and owner of Stella's and the Clocktower in Billings. The Chamber will also present its awards to area business leaders. For information, call 683-5511 or email info@beaverheadchamber.org. Live Music with Left For Dead at Willies Distillery music starts at 5:30 pm. We will be back playing at Willies on Friday March 6th from 5:30 to 7:30. Hope to see you there. Come on out, order up some Honey Moonshine, grab hold of the saddle horn and hang on for some great fun.. Of course we don't want you to miss our show but if you get a chance, drop by Willie's anytime. Willie's has great décor and of course it's always fun to sample their moonshine and other spirits! Saturday the 7th 2020 RMSHA SNOWMOBILE HILLCLIMB Starts at 10 am. Qualifying Saturday march 7th, Finals Sunday, March 8th $10 one day pass or $15 two day pass, Lost Trail Ski area. March Homebuyers Education Class in Sheridan starts at 9 am. In partnership with NeighborWorks Montana, Wells Fargo, and Berkshire Hathaway, Headwaters RC&D offers in-depth information on all aspects of home ownership through a series of classes held throughout Headwaters economic development region. The first step to creating successful homeowners is education. Educated homeowners stay in their homes longer, take pride in their properties, and have one-third less foreclosures. Headwaters offers Homebuyer Education Classes, an 8 hour course covering all aspects of the home buying process. Headwaters depends on an array of experts from several areas of home ownership, to give presentations throughout the class covering the following home purchase areas: Down payment and closing cost assistance, Self-help housing opportunities, Budgeting and credit, Working with a realtor,The mortgage process, Home inspections and maintenance, Insurance (homeowners and life), Title insurance and closing process. Cost of the class is $25 per individual or $35 per household. Pre-registration is required. Attendance is required for both dates in order to complete the course. March 7th 9:00am - 4:00pm Sheridan Senior Center 210 E. Crofoot Sheridan Please note: Our classrooms are not suitable for children. Please arrange for child care during the class. Register by emailing Courtney at cedwards@headwatersrcd.org or by calling 406-533-6781 Beaverhead SnoRiders Fun Run Registrations at High Country Lodge 10 am, Polaris, MT, all hands in by 3 PM Kids up to 13 $1, Youth 14-17 $3, Adults $5 per a hand. more info call 406-925-0947 or 406-925-0501 Artists & Photographers Open House starts at 5 pm. Artists and photographers interested in donating their work for display at the Ruby Valley Medical Center are invited to an Open House on Saturday, March 7th at 5pm in the Ruby Valley Medical Center lobby. We will explain our plans, answer your questions and enjoy refreshments. The Art Committee of the Ruby Valley Medical Center is very grateful to the artists who have expressed interest in donating their artwork for display at the hospital! Jackson Volunteer Fire Dept Firemans Ball Dinner served 5 to 7 pm, $20/person and 12 and under free. Live and silent auction for more info call Kateland at 406-360-6798 or Kyle at 406-925-0943 Sunday the 8th Daylight Savings time Spring Ahead As always, there are plenty of other activities to do in and around Dillon. The Big Sky Cinema has Onward and Call of the Wild playing for the whole family. The weather is warm and it would be a great time to stop by Bannack before the summer crowds show up. Stop by Rocky Mountain Supply for gas and everything you would need for a great spring picnic. Thank you for reading our weekend rundown. We try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. 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Firefighters and First Responders are on scene of what appears to be a house fire on the corner of Railroad and Sebree streets. Smoke could be scene coming from one of the windows. We will update this story as more news becomes available.

The Dillon Jaycees announced today that the headliner for Montana's Biggest Weekend Concert will be Eli Young Band. Tickets will go on sale May 1st, at 8 am, on the Dillon Jaycees website. The Eli Young Band as described from their website: With momentum still high following their fourth career #1, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmakers​ ELI YOUNG BAND​ are releasing an introspective new single with “​Break It In​” via The Valory Music Co. Under producer Dann Huff, the tune explores lessons in life and love that are only learned over time well spent. As showcased through vivid Benjy Davis, Brandon Day, Daniel Ross, and Michael Whitworth-penned lyrics, EYB further delivers a booming chorus: ​“Like these dusty boots that walked me through / The work that got me here / And these faded jeans with Skoal can rings / I’ve worn out all these years / When the shine wears off, when you lose that gloss / There’s so much more underneath it all / You think that good is good as it can get / Then you break it in.” “We definitely didn't just start a band and have instant success. We’ve continued to build it up over the years — we broke it in,” shares EYB. "We’ve been blessed to have had our moments of being able to sit back and soak it all in. ‘Break It In’ carries a message you learn with time, and we’re so excited for these lyrics to be heard far and wide!” “Break It In” closely follows ​THIS IS ELI YOUNG BAND: GREATEST HITS​, which features chart-toppers – “Love Ain’t,” PLATINUM "Drunk Last Night,” 2X PLATINUM “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” and 3X PLATINUM “Crazy Girl.” EYB has always been unique in modern Country music as a true band of brothers who cling fast to their Texas roots and has maintained an impressive trajectory with singles earning ​Billboard​'s #1 ​Country Song of the Year​ and ACM Awards ​Song of the Year​. They have previously earned multiple nominations from GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards. While selling out venues as a headliner from coast-to-coast, EYB has toured with Jason Aldean, Dave Matthews Band, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, and Darius Rucker. They will continue to bring these fan-favorites and more on the road this summer with several festival appearances.

On March 4th from 5 to 7:30 pm, Tendoy Fine Art invites the public to a celebration at the gallery’s new location. Spurred on by a need to install expensive lighting at its gallery on North Montana St. in Dillon, Tendoy Fine Art is pleased to have secured a new location in the old State Bank Building at 35 East Bannack Street. Built in 1888, the building is brick and retains many of its early-day charms. Recently repainted, it is the perfect location for this 3-year-old art cooperative to offer works by local and regional artists. Tendoy fine Art includes in its mission fostering arts education for children and adults so a back-room space will provide a necessary classroom for a variety of classes and workshops. After checking out the new gallery Tendoy would like to remind people that The Bookstore will be hosting the launch of Roadside Geology of Montana, second edition. Please join The Bookstore as they celebrate with Author, Geologist, Um-Western Professor Rob Thomas. Call 683-6807 if you have any questions. The first batch of this book did sell out, but they are expecting more soon and even more to arrive for the reception/signing.

What do you get when a skier and a cowboy decide to join forces? Skijoring... What is skijoring you may ask? A high-stakes racing event where horses, at the command of their riders, pull skiers through jumps, turns, and obstacles, all while competing against the clock and fellow contestants. By combining these high adrenaline sports, there's the promise of spectacular crashes, and the big purse prizes draws the attention of many a crazy contestant or two. Skijoring in Wisdom, Montana is held as part of their winter fest each year. The course is located at the small airport right on the outskirts of town. The course consists of 900 feet of pure excitement, as beginners to experts compete to see who will be crowned the champion of the snow. Spectators can line the track and cheer on their favorite racer. Many of today's spectators setup tailgating parties, cooked brats, drank beer, and fought off today's cold snowy weather with lighthearted conversation and camaraderie. For those who stumbled upon today's event by chance or those who came less prepared than the die-hard skijoring fans, food and drink was available. And if your stomach required some fancier cuisine after the excitement, one could retreat to one of the many eating establishments in Wisdom or Jackson to satisfy their needs. Tonight at the Crossing Bar and Grill, they will have a Calcutta starting at 7 pm, to end the day off in style. If this annual spectator event sounds like your cup of tea and you're bummed you missed out, fear not! You still have a chance to catch the Wisdom Skijoring tomorrow, March 1st, at 11:30 am. Parking is a donation of $5 per person or $10 a car load. Bear in mind, this is only a donation. But this money goes towards "Veterans and Horses", community improvement programs, and events and local charities. If you do decide to head out tomorrow, dress warm, pack snacks and drinks, and if you bring your dogs, make sure they are on leashes. Otherwise, prepare for another fun-filled day, with awards to follow the race at the Crossing Bar and Grill. The winners of the: 1 D Division were skier, Toby McIntosh and rider, Joe Scanlin on Muddy Duck. 1 D Calcutta winner was Jeff Brinkman 2 D Division were skier Mike Miller and rider Leah Mitchell. 3 D Division were skier Phil Wipf and rider Dulce Couldson Women Winners were Kim Jones and Aspen Lonnie Beginner Winners were Ross Tulloch and Vickie Anderson