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Beaverhead County Joining the National Moment of Remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11th

WHEREAS, the Beaverhead County Commissioners express their support of the United State’s Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on September 11, 2021, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001; and

Far and away

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The Dillon School District #10 Board of Trustees meet last year with its members spread out through the school cafeteria to sustain safe social distance. Though some pandemic measures have eased in the succeeding year and a half, a spike in cases during the school year starting this coming week could trigger the return of some stricter rules designed to protect students and teachers and their families. M.P. Regan photo

SD#10 school year calendar

Students at Dillon Elementary School District #10 won’t have to commence their school year until after they have wrapped up their Labor Day Weekend---an important consideration in an agricultural community where many children prepare all year to exhibit at the Beaverhead County Fair over the long holiday weekend that acts as the traditional end of summer.

Autumn sports and activities strive for tentative return to normalcy

A much-hoped-for return to regularity this school year could mean a return to regular season scheduling for sports teams and clubs at Dillon School District #10 this autumn.

Rural schools begin with face-to-face instruction

All rural Beaverhead County Schools will begin the year with face-to face instruction. For information regarding specific re-opening plans, please call the school clerk. Students’ first day of school for the Rural Schools in Beaverhead County will be Tuesday September 7, 2021, except for Jackson School, which is starting on Wednesday September 1. Parents who are new to the area should contact their rural school prior to the first day of school. A list of school supplies is available upon registration. At registration, the school must have a copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunization records. The following is a list of each school’s contact: Grant and Wise River - Stacy Setzer, Clerk 406-570-2739. Reichle – Dalene Hahnkamp, Clerk 406-865-0353. Jackson, Polaris, and Wisdom – Rita Munday, Clerk 406-834-3435.

Gov. reappoints Dillon man

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Montana Governor Greg Gainforte reappointed Robert Des Jardins of Dillon to the Developmental Disabilities Council. Des Jardins third term runs from July 21, 2021 through Jan. 5, 2023.

Museum board ups director hours, approves budget

The Beaverhead County Museum director will have more hours to keep the museum open and prepare for events, the museum board decided last week.

White Hat Coalition honors Beaverhead County Health Dept.

For the 18th year The White Hat Coalition has worked to recognize community service among our citizens. This year the coalition has selected the Beaverhead County Public Health Department as our distinguished service Award recipient for 2021.

Matt Allen is Getting the Edge in tree care

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The City of Dillon has been forced for years to look outside town for the certified arborist that law requires the city to hire for numerous city tree projects.