It's a Montana classic! Join us July 7 for the 78th Annual Drummond Kiwanis PRCA Rodeo!
DILLON—As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Forest Service would like to remind those who are planning for the holiday weekend that there are great places throughout the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest to visit. The forest has over 3,200 miles of trails, 76 campgrounds, picnic and recreation areas, as well as being home to the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness and the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. Among the traditional camping, hiking and fishing activities, visitors are known to also enjoy wildflower viewing, photography, exploring the back country and a multitude of family activities. Additionally, there are 24 rustic cabins available throughout the forest for rent during the summ
BUTTE — For those who enjoy hiking or biking in the Maud S Canyon, you may have noticed a high density of spotted knapweed, thistles and toadflax throughout the area. To combat these invasive plants the East Ridge Foundation, Full Armor Weed Control, AmeriCorps St. Louis, the City-County of Butte-Silver Bow, and the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest will be working cooperatively to treat the weeds on Monday, July 1. Approximately 80 acres will be treated with all appropriate weather conditions, label rates and regulations followed. Ground treatment by spray crews using backpacks may be seen throughout the day along the trail and in open areas near the top of the loop trail.
Town of Philipsburg Agenda: July 2, 2019 PHILIPSBURG TOWN COUNCIL MEETING July 2nd, 2019 7:00 P.M. Philipsburg Town Hall STANDING REPORTS Sheriff Library Board Chamber of Commerce Parks Board Fire Department Grant Writer Director of Public Works Town Attorney Town Clerk Finance Committee Minutes of Prior Meetings Payroll and Bills Payable Water and Sewer Adjustments Project Request Payments Financials OLD BUSINESS Cemetery Contract Law Enforcement Contract PIA Contract Town Health Insurance Coverage Hatcher/Panish Water Claim NEW BUSINESS Sanderson Stewart Task Order Interlocal Agreement with Philipsburg School District NON AGENDA ITEMS Council Public Comment on Matters within the Town Counc
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DRUMMOND – The Midsummer Night Jam has opened ticket sales for its 2019 event. The event, featuring rising country start John King and local musician Levi Blom has begin selling tickets online (www.DrummondConcert.com) and at select businesses in and around Granite County. The concert is July 13, 2019 at the American Legion Rodeo Grounds in Drummond, Montana. Gates open at 5 p.m. with music kicking off at 6:30. King’s career has been on a rocket ride since the first of the year. He has had three songs reach over a million streams in less than a month, with his latest “Try Saying Goodbye” racing past that mark and heading for two million. King will have two huge concerts before coming to Gran
DRUMMOND - The Drummond Rodeo Grounds got a makeover Friday night in preparation for the 78th Annual Drummond Kiwanis PRCA Rodeo July 7. The American Legion Gold Star Post 125 and the Kiwanis Club of Drummond, Montana installed a set of new chutes at the north end of the arena. These chutes are used for roping and steer wrestling events during the rodeo. The 78th annual event has a full slate of activity scheduled for July 7. For more information visit www.DrummondRodeo.com.
DRUMMOND - The Drummond Rodeo Grounds got a makeover Friday night in preparation for the 78th Annual Drummond Kiwanis PRCA Rodeo July 7. The American Legion Gold Star Post 125 and the Kiwanis Club of Drummond, Montana installed a set of new chutes at the north end of the arena. These chutes are used for roping and steer wrestling events during the rodeo. The 78th annual event has a full slate of activity scheduled for July 7. For more information visit www.DrummondRodeo.com.
DRUMMOND – It was another good turnout for the annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament Saturday. The event was held at Conat’s Pond in Eastern Drummond. Hasten Burner had the most fish of the day with six, winning the Age 0-4 division. Kelsey Greany (Age 5-9) and Grace Anderson (Age 10-14) each snagged three fish on the day and won their respective divisions. The division winners each received a fishing pole for their efforts. Anderson also had the biggest fish of the day at 13 inches and received a $10 cash prize. NOTE – All images from the event were taken by Dorene Pfendler. #FathersDay #FishingTournament
BEARMOUTH – Local volunteers for the Alsheimer’s Longest Day awareness program will be staffing a refreshment station at the Bearmouth Rest Area on the eastbound I-90. The station will be at the rest area from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m., serving those making the stop free cookies and refreshments. Donations will be accepted. #Alzheimers
GRANITE COUNTY – The National Weather Service is projecting some odd weather for the first official day of summer in Granite County. Temperatures will be dropping well below seasonal averages for the next week or so, with precipitation included in the forecast. But that moisture may take the form of snow in the southern part of the county with Philipsburg and Georgetown Lake likely seeing some snow overnight and into Friday. The NWS has stated that locations above 6,000 feet could receive between 2-6 inches of snow. All areas are likely to see significant rain through Saturday evening, with isolated thunder storms hanging around until Monday night. With the possibility of lightning strikes,
Partners convened at the inaugural Montana Wildlife and Transportation Summit held in December 2018 at Carroll College in Helena to chart a course for working together to improve safe passage for wildlife and travelers on Montana roads. The Summit Final Report is now available online at www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/mwt/. The report contains specific recommendations and commitments that resulted from the gathering as well as a summary of the conference proceedings. More than 160 people participated in the Summit, which was co-convened by the Governor’s office; Montana Department of Transportation; Fish, Wildlife & Parks; the Western Transportation Institute; and Montanans for Safe Wildlife Passa
PHILIPSBURG – Philipsburg Schools has some holes to fill after their session last week’s session. In addition to Superintendent Mike Cutler retiring, Chairperson Kim Pawlak and board member Robert Garlati have also tendered their resignations, according to district employee Linda Graham. Anyone interested in filling the positions can send a letter of interest by to Sara Rouse, Board Chairperson, Philipsburg School District #1, PO Box 400, Philipsburg MT 59858. They may also call Linda Graham, District Clerk for more information at 859-3232, ext. 223. The deadline for submissions is July 1. #PhilipsburgSchools #BoardSeats
HALL - We have a missing dog in the Hall area named Baxter. Baxter is a member of the Wagner clan and lives on their ranch in the Hall area. If you see or find him, please contact Sara Wagner at 406.660.0614. #MissingDog
DRUMMOND - Drummond Public Schools weekly lunch program, as per a post on the district's Facebook page. Meals are served each day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and are free for kids 18 and under. Adults are $5 each. This week's menu: Summer Food for this week! Monday- Sub Sandwich 🥪 Tuesday- Grilled Cheese 🧀 Wednesday- Breakfast Burritos 🌯 Thursday- Spaghetti 🍝 Friday- Chicken Nuggets 🍗 also treat day 🍦 #DrummondSchools #SummerLunchProgram
Granite County Sheriff's Report: June 17, 2019 #GraniteCounty #Sheriff #WeeklyReport
Granite County Commissioners Agenda: June 18, 2019 #GraniteCounty #Commissioner #WeeklyAgenda
