DILLON — The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce is looking for sponsors for this year’s Indoor Golf Scramble.
For more information call Sandra at the chamber at 683-5511.
Bannack skating pond may not re-open
BANNACK — Due to ice damming on Grasshopper Creek, the skating pond may not be open this weekend.
The creek has overflowed and flooded the pond and the ice is unstable. If there are several days of cold weather the pond may reopen.
Please call before coming out to check on ice conditions. The rest of the park is open daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information call the park at 834-3413.
Bannack State Park is located 25 miles southwest of Dillon, just four miles off Highway 278.
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Montana Western student senate sponsors concert
Charley Jenkins, a rising star in the world of country music, will appear in concert at the University of Montana Western, Friday, Feb. 15 in the Beier Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for age 18 and under. Montana Western students are admitted free.
The concert is sponsored by the Montana Western Student Senate.
Jenkins was raised on a ranch in Eastern Utah where he learned how to rope, ride and work hard. He made his public singing debut when he was only five, and the rest they say is history. He recorded his first album, “Greatest Hours” while attending BYU-Idaho. After college, he moved to Nashville, Tenn. and quickly got a job on Nashville’s Music Row.
His latest album is titled “Round Here”.
Jitterbugerbug class at UM-Western
Jitterbug your way to fun and fitness with the Basic Jitterbug class at the University of Montana Western.
The class meets Fridays, Feb. 22 from 6:30 p.m. n 7:45 p.m. in the dance room of the UMW P.E. Complex.
Instructor Donna Morrison will teach the basic jitterbug dance steps and techniques. A partner is recommended but not required. There is a $16 class fee. To register by phone or email or for more information, call the Montana Western School of Outreach at 683-7537 or toll-free 1-866-799-9140 or by email at outreach@umwestern.edu.
Read with Einstein at the library
DILLON — The Dillon Public Library will be sponsoring a Saturday morning reading program at the Library beginning Saturday, Feb. 16, and continuing weekly through the end of March.
These Saturday morning reading events are based on information supplied by R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs), a program of the Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit organization, based out of Utah, and founded in 1993.
The READ program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. But not just any dog! READ dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their owner as a team traveling to many settings as a reading companion for children. WHAT? Dogs can’t read! Of course they can’t. But they can be GREAT listeners, and their presence creates an inviting and motivating environment for children n relaxed, comfortable, safe, nonjudgmental, empowering and FUN! The particular R.E.A.D. dog for Dillon Public Library is Einstein, a Labrador and Irish Setter mix that is owned by Pat Scott of Glen. Einstein was named because he has some wild hair on his head that reminds people of Albert Einstein’s wild hair do, and maybe because he’s such a smart dog, too! Einstein is Pat’s third therapy dog. When Pat lived in Bozeman, her other therapy dogs participated in READ programs at Border’s Books and also at the Bozeman Public Library. In addition, she has visited nursing homes with her therapy dogs and offered comfort to patients in the dialysis unit of the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
Therapy dogs like Einstein are trained using the Delta Society’s Pet Partner program. A good READ animal is, first of all, a registered, tested and insured therapy animal. This means they have been screened for skills and temperament, health and cleanliness, good manners and attitude. They are calm, reliable and obedient. Beyond that, the dog handlers have additional orientation and training specifically for the READ program.
Information on the READ program has been sent home to parents of school-aged children who might want to participate in the program. However, any child may sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Einstein by calling the Library (683-4544) or signing up on the session sheet, which is at the Library’s Circulation Desk.
As always, this Library program is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. So, come on down and sign your child up for a reading session with a very special dog….EINSTEIN. See you @ the Library!
Celtic Air in Concert at Beier Auditorium
Celtic Air, a high energy, fiery Celtic band featuring Jacie Sites will perform Feb 16th @ 7:30pm at the Beier Auditorium. Ticket will be sold at the door for $8.
Dillon Fiddle Contest
February 16 & 17 will be the Dillon Fiddle Contest from 9 am to 1pm both days at the Beier Auditorium. Advance adult tickets are available at Bert’s CD’s, and from Dillon Jr. Fiddlers. Tickets are $15 for Adult ($10 in advance), $5 for Teenagers 13-17 at the door and $3 for Children 6 to 12 at the door. Children 5 & Under are Free. Door prizes include: $200 Beaverhead Meats meat package, $100 Rocky Mountain Supply Gift Certificate, $100 IGA Gift Certificate, 1 Hour Massage by Jennifer Boucher, & Patagonia Merchandise. You do not need to be present to win.
Ag Appreciation Day Luncheon
The Beaverhead FFA Alumni Association invites you to celebrate agriculture & attend a locally produced FREE luncheon of LaCense hamburgers & Mangels baked potatoes w/fixins at the National Guard Armory from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. February 19, 2008. The guest speakers will be Taylor Brown. Ag Related awards to Deserving Businesses and Individuals will be awarded. Drawings for two halves of park from Alumni Members. There will be a special dessert table to support FFA Alumni Asso & FFA slideshow and program. Agriculture is an integral part of our community and we are proud to be able to recognize the contributions of deserving businesses & individuals. Beaverhead Conservation District will present an award of the Outstanding Conservationist to a deserving individual. Everyone is Welcome!
Beginning Watercolor Class Set for Montana Western
If one of your New Years Resolutions was to be more creative, then the Beginning Watercolor class at the University of Montana Western is your first step. Beginning Watercolor is scheduled for Thursdays, Feb. 21 n Mar. 20 from 6:30 n 8:30 p.m. in Main Hall 117. Learn basic watercolor painting techniques while experiencing the thrill of this versatile medium from instructor Kelly Woodring. This class is for students age 14 and up and no experience is necessary. There is a $58 class fee and materials are not included. Take both this class and Color Theory for $80. To register by phone or email or for more information, call the Montana Western School of Outreach at 683-7537 or toll-free 1-866-799-9140 or by email at outreach@umwestern.edu.
Fun Run at the Grasshopper Inn CORRECTION
Please plan to attend the Fun Run scheduled for February 23 (night) and February 24th (daytime) and support your local Beaverhead Sno-Riders involved with keeping trails open, safe & groomed. Anyone interested in helping with the Fun Run with door prizes or help during the event should contact Joan Grogan at 3-D or Don Hand at Carriage House Realty.
On the Rocks Features Montana Western Professor
The geologic history and landscape evolution of southwest Montana over the last 50 million years is the subject of the next On the Rocks Presentation, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. “On the Rocks” is a guest speaker series sponsored by the Department of Environmental Sciences and Program in Mathematics at the University of Montana Western. The presentation gets underway at 4:15 p.m. in Block Hall 311. The featured speaker is Dr. Rob Thomas, professor of geology at Montana Western. The title of Thomas’s presentation is “Why are There Mountains in Southwest Montana.” Thomas will discuss the geologic history and landscape evolution of southwest Montana. A professor of geology at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Mont., Thomas has been a UMW faculty member for 15 years. He earned his Ph.D. in geology from the University of Washington in 1993. Thomas serves as an affiliate faculty member at the University of Montana-Missoula and Idaho State University and has taught the Princeton University (YBRA) geology field camp for over 10 years. He is a recipient of the Geological Society of America Distinguished Service Award, the Humboldt State University Distinguished Alumni Award and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America. He is currently working on a book entitled “Geology Underfoot in Montana” with his UMW colleague, Dr. Sheila Roberts. His most important contributions are his two daughters, Abbey (9) and Haley (5) and his nearly 20-year marriage to Anneliese Ripley.
Homebuyers Education Class
February 26th & 27th will be the Home Buyers Education Class at the Beaverhead County Courthouse at 2 S. Pacific in the Multi Purpose Room from 5 pm to 9 pm. Advance registration is required by Feb. 25th. Cost is $10 per person. For more information please call 782-7333 ext. 300.
Jaycee Auxiliary “Outstanding Woman” and “Outstanding Young Woman” awards ceremony
Jaycee Auxiliary invites you to the “Outstanding Woman” and “Outstanding Young Woman” awards ceremony, February 28th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m at the Beaverhead Golf Course. There will be entertainment by the BCHS Drama Club, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. There is no charge. Bring a friend.
Pine Leaf Boys to Perform at UMW Beier Auditorium
Thurs., Feb. 28th - 7:30pm the Pine Leaf Boys will perform at the UMW Beier Auditorium. Admission by Showcase Series ticket or Adults $12, Students $8 at the door
Advanced tickets available at Bert’s CD’s presented by the Southwest Montana Arts Council. The Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of traditional Cajun and Creole music with youthful exuberance. Being described as, “…the link that connects the young and the old generations,” and, “the best new, energetic, and fun Cajun band in a very long time,” the Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashion dance hell standards while making a point to bring many of the more obsure songs of past masters into their repertoire and play them with gusto. The variety and energy they release evolves through their shows, bringing multi-faceted angles to Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco. Steeped in music since children and hailing from farms and towns in Cajun country, the Pine Leaf Boys have preserved the traditional Cajun sounds, while allowing it to breathe and stretch with those who play it. They present their music in multiple configurations such as twin fiddle, duo accordion/fiddle, bass, drum, and foot-stomping jures.
Intermediate Jitterbug class at Montana Western
Now you can have fun, get fit and help stay fit with dancing. Put your best foot forward and sign-up for the intermediate jitterbug class at the University of Montana Western. The class meets Fridays, Feb. 29 and March 7 from 6:30 p.m. n 7:45 p.m. in the dance room of the UMW P.E. Complex. Instructor Donna Morrison will lead you to the next step of jitterbug greatness. A partner is recommended but not required. There is a $16 class fee. To register by phone or email or for more information, call the Montana Western School of Outreach at 683-7537 or toll-free 1-866-799-9140 or by email at outreach@umwestern.edu.
Distinguished Service Award & Outstanding Young Man Award Nominations Needed
The Dillon Jaycees are asking all clubs, organizations, or other interested parties to please submit nominations for the 2007 DSA and/or OYM Awards. Men that are nominated should have good character, leadership abilities, willingness to work and be very active in the community, church and/or civic activities. Nominees will be judged by a panel of judges from thoughout the community. The awards presentation will be held Tuesday March 18th, 2008 at the Elks Lodge. Cocktails are at 6pm and the dinner and awards presentation will be at 7pm. Please submit a detailed letter of the Nominee to Kasey Briggs at KDBM/KBEV Radio Station or The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce. Nominations must be received by March 3rd, 2008. For more information please contact Kasey Briggs at 683-2800.
Sandra Smith
Executive Director
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
10 W. Reeder
P.O. Box 425
Dillon, MT 59725
406-683-5511
chamber @bmt.net
