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“A Salute to the Armed Forces” is Dillon Jaycee Labor Day Parade theme

The kids could call it Halloween in September. For adults, it evokes memories of a simpler time. It is a day to pull up a lawn chair on the parade route and watch a long procession of floats and horses and entries that are limited only by the group or organization’s imagination. The parade begins at the intersection of Atlantic Street and Glendale Street, and covers the traditional route down Atlantic, turns up Helena to Idaho Street and heads south. At Reeder Street the parade circles around to Montana Street and heads north to a conclusion at Helena Street.

Miss Dillon Jaycee Rodeo Queen Pageant Friday, Little Miss Dillon Jaycee Queen contest added

The Labor Day royalty contest are back on the Labor Day Weekend with two contestants signed up as of Tuesay for the Miss Dillon Jaycee Rodeo Queen contest, and 16 young ladies signed up to compete for Little Miss Dillon Jaycee Rodeo Queen (ages 3 to 6).

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department hosts Labor Day breakfast

The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual breakfast Monday morning at the Fire Hall from 7 a.m. to noon. Whether you’re just heading home or off to the parade, stop by and support this worthwhile organization. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, juice and coffee. Kids five and under eat for free.

Births

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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.

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.