City Council approves 15 percent trash increase Staff Report The City of Baker has approved an increase in the cost of collecting trash. The city council moved the resolution forward after it passed during its April 7 meeting. According to the city, the rate increase was needed because of increases in the cost of materials, labor and equipment since 2014 when the rates had been set previously. The increase will be approximately 15 percent over the previous fee schedules. The city officials explained that the residential charges will increase from $21 per month to $24. For small businesses, the rate will increase from $37 to $43. The medium businesses will see the cost go up from $67 to $77 per month. The large businesses will see the cost climb from $95 to $109 for each month. Extra-large businesses will go from $315 per month to $363. There will be increases in the prices for other materials and services, according to a city spokesperson. The additional garbage tub fee will increase from $19.50 per month to $22.50 per month. Motel charges will increase from $3.87 for overnight rooms to $4.45, while the rooms with kitchenettes will increase from $8.40 to $9.60 per month.
Weather warming after winter flashback – briefly
Weather keeps changing in Fallon County and the rest of southeastern Montana with a brief warming trend for the weekend before another cold front hits the start of the next week. PHOTO/Brad Mosher
Staff Report Weather in southeastern Montana and the upper plains region may have been hit by sub-freezing temperatures and some snow, but there will be a warm-
ing trend hitting the region over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service office in Billings, the region will get warm for the weekend. The office announced on Facebook Tuesday that the “Chilly weather will persist through the work week. Mainly light snow will continue at times, especially Wednesday night to Friday, when some locations will likely see accumulation.” “This weekend will be warmer and dry, then another cold front arrives Sunday night and Monday,” the office announced. Fallon County got some snow in recent days when the cold front hit, but most of the snow hit other areas in the state. Baker had highs in the low to mid-30s during the first part of the week, with it warming up into the 40s through Friday before climbing to 59 degrees on Saturday. The NWS office also predicted more than a 40 percent probability of precipitation through Friday.
Watermain project has hydrants helping serve residents, businesses Staff Report The $4.5 million Montana watermain project is temporarily changing the water service in the city of Baker. “The watermain replacement project for Montana Avenue is planned for completion in July, with some finishing items coming after July,” explained Shannon Hewson of Brosz Engineering Tuesday. “Temporary water is being completed currently along Montana Avenue west of Main Street, so that is currently what the contractor is working through.” “Our temporary water feeds off of various fire hydrants located in town and then feeds back towards Montana Avenue. We used the Baker Lake tributary channel as a corridor for laying our temporary piping.” “So all of the piping that is on the surface of the ground is temporary and just being used for feeder lines until the project is coming to completion and then those will be removed,” he said. “The water is coming from the fire hydrants. The fire hydrants in town are feeding that pipe. That pipe is running to the businesses and residences located along Montana Avenue.” “We are feeding those from the city water system, we are just bringing the water up from underground and running it above ground until we get the new mains placed,” he said. The west side should be completed in May, he said. “When we get to the east side, we are hoping by the end of June that the temporary water will be completed on the
east side of Baker. Basically, the temporary water will flop from one side of town to the other as excavation continues.” “Currently, there are new curb stops being replaced on existing curb stops that are not functioning. Then the watermain actual dig portion starts Wednesday with a shutdown. Then we will be digging the watermain on Fifth Street West and turn the corner, start on Montana Avenue from Fifth Street West heading east towards Main Street.” There will be some changes. “As excavation moves forward, the temporary water will be disconnected and will be reconnected to the new mains in town. “The main project corridor runs along Montana Avenue/Highway 12 Fifth Street West to Sixth Street East and Main Street from the BNSF railroad to Reynolds.” Beck Consulting of Dickinson is the prime contractor for the project. Griffith Excavating is one of the local subcontractors for the project, according to Hewson. The city also has public notices on its new app, Hewson added. “There’s instructions on how to download the new app on the city’s website.” Hewson said that the app will be a helpful tool for the public. “The city is going to do their hardest to try to notify every one, especially if there is a shutdown.” If residents or business experience any water service related problems, Hewson said the people should contact the city office. “The city office would then contact Brosz Engineering from there.”
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band comes to Baker for county fair Staff Report One of the biggest bands of the last half century which can cross multiple musical genres between folk, rock and country will be playing in Baker for the 2021 Fallon County Fair. It will be the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band taking the main stage Aug. 21. The Fallon County Fair made the announcement on Facebook April 7, saying “It’s official! Nitty Gritty Dirt Band right here Saturday Night of the Fallon County Fair! Tickets will be available at
www.falcofair.com June 18!” The band will be making Baker one of its early stops on its tour, after a group of concert dates through July were postponed. The band was originally started in the Southern California community of Long Beach and has been active ever since. It also has been known as the Dirt Band and the Toot Uncommons over the years. Since the band started, it has won Grammys, appeared in the 1969 movie “Paint Your Wagon” with Clint Eastwood, and were opening acts for The Doors and for Jack Benny. Among the biggest success-
es has been the band’s cover of Mr. Bojangles. That version of Jerry Jeff Walker’s song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and spent 36 weeks on the chart. In 1977, the band had 28 sold out concerts in the Soviet Union. They also performed during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and also at the first FarmAid concert. In 1989, the group won the Country Music Awards for Album of the year and also two Grammy awards. In 2004, the band won a Grammy for best country instrumental and was inducted into the Colora-
do Music Hall of Fame in 2015. The band has changed members over the years, with the current members listed as Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Bob Carpenter, Jim Photoglo, Jaime Hanna and Ross Holmes. Hanna and Fadden have been with the band since the mid-1960s. In addition to “Mr Bojangles,” other notable singles the band has made over the years include: •“House at Pooh Corner” •“I Saw the Light” •“Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” •“The Battle of New Orleans” •“All I Have to Do Is Dream”
Youth basketball tournament scores as success in bringing business to town By Brad Mosher
bmosher@countrymedia.net After hundreds of basketball games over the weekend, the biggest winner of the Baker Jam may not have been on the basketball courts in the school gyms. With each of the more than 64 teams bringing dozens of players and family members to the community, the 18th annual tournament bounced back from being canceled the year before because of COVID-19. According to Alissa Miller, the vice president of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, the city saw an increase in business, especially with local restaurants and motels. With good weather Saturday, food trucks outside the Baker High School and Longfellow School gyms also report good business. However, a precipitous drop in temperature on Sunday also caused a drop in the sales of ice cream one food truck
reported on the second day. Miller, who was also one of the organizers of the tournament, added that a breakfast buffet by one local business was also a big hit. Saturday The fifth and sixth grade teams controlled the courts at both the Longfellow and high school gyms Saturday. Baker had two teams competing in the Fifth Grade girls division, with the Lil’ Shooters making it to the semifinals after knocking off the Baker Voltage by a 22-13 margin. The Custer/Hysham Rebels beat the Lil’ Shooters in the semifinals by a narrow 23-20 decision. In the boys bracket, Baker’s Runnin’ Rebels 1 team won the pool play with a perfect 4-0 record, before going on to win the title by beating Spearfish. Baker did not have a team in the sixth grade boys tournament. In the girls sixth grade competition, the local players
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The 18th annual Baker Jam brought a weekend business boost to the city when 64 teams brought hundreds of people to the two gyms. were on the Baker Ballerz and the Randos. The Randos opened the tourney with a 22-11 win over Beach and a 50-2 victory over Sidney, but in the semifinals, the team from Circle handed them a 21-14 loss, dropping the Randos into a third place game against Battle Hills, where they dropped a second straight game. The Baker Ballerz lost their opener to the Bowman Dawgs by a 32-6 margin, then dropped a 35-9
decision to the Lions. In the final game, the Ballerz lost to Forsyth by a 24-16 score. Second Day On the second day, the Baker team made it to the Seventh grade boys title game before losing a narrow 32-30 decision to the Ekalaka Dawgs. Ekalaka built a sizable first half lead in the title game, only to see the Baker squad roar back on three-point baskets and even grab the lead in the final minutes.
Baker earned the spot in the final with a 52-10 win over Beach and a 41-30 decision that ousted New England. In the girls competition, the seventh grade squad defeated Circle to win the tournament title. The team started with a 44-8 win over the Warriors, then followed it with a 60-11 victory over Forsyth. In the eighth grade competition, the boys squad was winless in its pool play, dropping a 42-19
Baker athletes place in Bowman Invite Staff Report
Baker’s Donnie Steen and Hunter Bailey make the final hand off in the 4x100 relay victory in the invitational meet at Bowman. The boys team placed fifth. PHOTOS/Brad Mosher
Saraya Afrank sprints around the curve in one of her relay races at the invitational meet in Bowman. Afrank was on a leg of each of Baker’s relay wins in the meet.
Baker’s track teams placed fifth and sixth in the recent Bowman Booster Invitational April 8. The boys’ squad placed fifth with 82 points, placing behind Mott-Regent/New England (109.5), Bowman County (99), Shiloh Christian (87.5) and Dawson County (85). The Spartans finished ahead of Killdeer (67.5), Grant County/Flasher (39), Richardton-Taylor (35), Beach (33.5) and Hettinger-Scranton (27.5) and rounded out the top 10 teams in the 14 team field. Hunter Bailey, Donnie Steen, Guy Lesh and Jesse Brawley won the 4x100 meters with a time of 48.53 seconds. Bailey, Steen, Brawley and Riley Williams placed fourth (3:50.57) in the 4x400 relay. In the triple jump Steen flew 40-7 to claim second, while also placing seventh in the long jump (19-7). Guy Lesh was ninth in the long jump (19-3). Bailey (26th, 18.18) and Williams (29th, 13.30) were the top Spartans in the 100 meters, followed by Cameron Spencer (45th, 14.40) and Cayden Craig (47th, 14.65). In the 200 meters, it was Bailey (14th, 26.08), followed by Spencer (32nd, 29.58), Craig (35th, 30.20) and Cooper O’Connor (38th, 30.44). O’Connor placed 24th in the 400 meters (1:08.23). Garrett Lesh placed seventh in the shot put (39-2), tenth in the discus (100-3) and eighth in the javelin (121-10). Quinn Griffith was 12th in the javelin (11200), 35th in the discus (70-8) and 25th in the shot put (30-2). Carter Gion placed 36th in the shot put (26-6) and 36th in the discus (66-0). Girls Bowman County won the invitational with 201 points, followed by Dawson County (110.5), Mott-Regent/New England (80), Shiloh Christian (48) and Bison (40) to finish the top five teams. Baker placed sixth (29), edging Killdeer (28.5) by one-half point and Harding
County (28) by one point. Beach placed ninth with 26 points while Grant County/Flasher was tenth (23). The Spartans shined the most in the relays, winning the 4x100 meter, 4x200 meter and 4x400 meter events. It was Emilia Cuppy, Ashlyn Lutts, Peyton Janeway and Saraya Afrank teaming up to win the 4x100 meter relay race in 54.23 seconds by a narrow margin over the squad from Killdeer. It was Afrank, Cuppy, Lutts and Faith Hansen who grabbed the 4x200 meter win with a time of 1:53.05. Afrank, Janeway, Lutts and Anika Ploeger picked up the 4x400 meter relay victory with a 4:20.80 time, beating the nearest competitors by twelve seconds. In the sprints, it was Lutts placing fourth in the 100 meters with a time of 13.79 seconds. Cuppy was eleventh with a time of 14.15 seconds. In the 200 meters, Cuppy was tenth with a time of 30.73 seconds. In the field events, it was Emily Shumaker and Peyton Janeway coming up with wins. Shumaker on the javelin with a 123-01 personal record – 28 feet further than the next thrower. Gabriella Qualley was in a tie for eighth with an 83-8 effort, while Makenna Griffith placed 17th (67-8) and Mallory Varner was 24th (62-1). Griffith finished 12th in the shot put with a 26-6 effort., while Qualley tied for 17th with a 24-3 effort and Varner tied for 20th with a 23-7 effort. In the long jump, it was Janeway winning with a 17-6 personal record effort, while Afrank was fourth (16-0) with a personal best. Hansen’s 12-6 effort put the Spartan in 28th place. Janeway added a second win later, taking the triple jump with a 34-3 mark. In the discus, Qualley threw a personal best 91-00 to place third, while Griffith was fifth (87-0) and Shumaker tied for seventh (79-04) with a personal record. Varner placed 30th with a personal best 57-6 throw. See more track photos online at falloncountyextra.com
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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 22, 1971 --
10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 22, 2011 --
Fifteen couples attended the 2011 Plevna High School Prom April 16. Franki Gutierrez was crowned queen and Reid Medearis king. . .Highway Commission agreed to reduce the speed limit from 75 MPH to 45 MPH coming into Baker from the north. The new speed limit sign is located just north of Mitchell’s Oilfield Service. . .9th Annual Baker Jam Youth Basketball Tournament was held April 9-10. This year 37 teams participated. . .William (Billy) Kruger, 29, was injured early morning of April 18 when his east-bound vehicle rounded the corner of the overpass, crossed the center line, swerved back across and exited the right side of the road. He lost control of the vehicle due to icy road conditions. . .SMART office has a new roof, and SMART board members have volunteered time to start the interior demolition process in preparation of remodeling the building for office rental space. The remodel will include a new restroom and at least three offices.
20 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 20, 2001 --
The Billings Chapter 343 Military Order of the Purple Heart is working to create a memorial to honor all Montanans who have been awarded a Purple Heart. Members of the Chapter brought three slabs of the memorial to Baker Good Friday and displayed it most of the day in front of the Youth Center on Montana Avenue. The slab already has names of Fallon County men who gave their lives for their country engraved on it. . .Fallon Medical Complex Hospital Auxiliary Health Fair will be held June 9 in conjunction with the Car Show in FMC’s north parking lot. . .Fallon County showed a drop of 266 people in the 2000 census, and Baker had 123 less people. Total population of Montana was tallied at 902,195. . .Representatives of Kiwanis International and local business people will be organizing a new Kiwanis Club in Baker next week. . .Russell’s Clothing is holding their 85th anniversary sale and open house April 19-21. The 85th customer will receive a ladies’ Landstrom’s Black Hills gold ring. . .Professional Secre-
taries Day is April 25. . .Tumbling Tumbleweeds 4-H Club was awarded a $375 People Partners grant. They will use the money to plant shade trees at the Fallon County Fairgrounds.
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, April 18, 1991 --
Jay Quenzer, Ryan Wiseman and Shawn Strangford have been selected to represent Baker High School at Boys State. Plevna’s delegate is David Maier. . .Corporal Andrew Miller is to be awarded a Bronze Star as the result of action in Operation Desert Storm. He took part, as a 2nd Platoon Team Leader, in the capture of the 13th Republican Guards Division Staff and Brigadier General. Miller is the son of Gwendolyn Miller of Baker. . .A 50th wedding anniversary open house will be held for Murray and Pauline Melcher April 27. . .Megan Husby, Baker seventh grader, was a participant in the Treasure State Spelling Bee held recently in Butte. . .About ten inches of wet snow fell this week. . .The staff of Insurance Store, Inc. - Dale Boggs, Jodie Hoenke, Peggy Niemerg and Carl Hepperle, would like to welcome the Montana Central Agency of Baker personnel Jim Leischner, Debbie Wyrick and Bonnie Allerdings. Dale and Jim have purchased the Montana Central Agency.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 16, 1981 --
A faulty furnace vent which caught fire was listed as the preliminary cause of the blaze that destroyed the Bernell Pfeifle home south of Baker last Friday evening. . .Baker High School wrestling coach Bob Curry and his state champ wrestler Allon Fleckenstein will be among the busload of wrestlers from Montana going to Joliet, IL, to participate in a national wrestling tournament. . .April 20, children between the ages of one and ten will be able to look for Easter eggs in the local park. Inside the eggs will be small cash prizes. . .Rev and Mrs. Bob Delcamp have arrived in Baker to assume the pastorate of the Lakeview Baptist Church. . .Home for spring break from Pacific Lutheran is Brenda Culver.
Mrs. Lucille Riley, Fallon County Superintendent of Schools, was elected vice president of the Montana Association of County Superintendents at their annual meeting in Helena. . .Mrs. Leona Scoles, the 1971 Mother of the Year, was honored at a tea April 18 at the American Lutheran Church. Mrs. Wilbert Schweigert, Mrs. Walt Scoles, Mrs. Lawrence Capra and Mrs. Cole Mattie helped at the serving table. . .Five wrestlers place in AAU meet. They were Al Meschke, John Beach, Jim Teague, Paul Groshans and Tom Madler. . .Attending the district spelling bee were Sandra Sikorski, Diana Young, Cindy Wade, Cindy Curry and Cindy Neary. They were accompanied by Mrs. Ray Corey. . .Mrs. Art Peters was the guest speaker at the Fallon Creek CowBelles spring banquet. Mrs. Fred Klos gave an amusing account of CowBelle aggravations. Installation of officers was part of the evening’s program with Mrs. Frank Askin the incoming president. . .Bill Johnson of Sentinel Butte won the Jaycee Hoedown. Joe Goroski placed second and Frank Gonsioroski was third. Larry Lindstrom and Larry Moore were masters of ceremonies.
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, April 20, 1961 --
Jim Joyce and Craig Bowen have been selected as delegates to American Legion Boys State in Dillon. . .Eleanor Schopp was elected president of Baker FHA. . .Remodeling of the new semiself service Lawler Drug has been completed. The original store was founded by Ed Lawler and Mrs. Dove Lawler. . .Carl Hepperle was elected president of the Baker Jaycees. . . Boy Scout Troop 29 again won the highest score at the exposition in Miles City. Coleman Krokker is scoutmaster.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, April 19, 1951 --
Fred Korneychuk discovered Monday morning that friends, two dozen strong, turned out to do his spring plowing and planting. Fred, who was seriously injured in an accident two months ago, watched operations from his wheelchair. Roy McClain was general organizer and participants in the undertaking included John Karch, Sr., Charley Karch, John Karch, Jr., Ted Bertsch, Arthur Koenig, Ray O’Donnell, Jose Madler, Roger Losing, John H. Losing, Paul Losing, Elmer Schell, Fred Schopp, Daniel Korneychuk and John Madler. . .Miss Audrey Hammond and Miss Alice Corwin accompanied four Future Homemakers of America, Joyce O’Connor, Myra Corbitt, Elsie
April 16, 2021 Olson and Betty Morton, to the state convention in Billings this week. . .A meeting will be held in Baker Monday for the purpose of discussing a rain making program. . .The Fallon County Future Farmers team win sweepstakes prize at state convention in Bozeman.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 17, 1941 --
Plans for the Fallon County Fair are being made according to members of the Fair board. The dates will be Sept. 13 and 14. Rodeo and races will highlight the entertainment. . .Bonnie Jean Swindal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Swindal has received word of her designation to the Grand Cross of Colors by the supreme assembly of the Order of Rainbow. . .The Carter Oil Co. of Oklahoma will commence drilling operations soon on the first well contracted with the Montana-Dakota Utilities company, near the center of the SE1/4SW1/4 of 19-4-62 about 35 miles southeast of Baker. . .Most of the Plevna school faculty spent their Easter vacation away from Plevna.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 16, 1931 --
Joe Scanlan, publisher; L. F. Grill, editor of the Miles City Star; O. J. Jawort, manager of the Minnesota-Northern Power Co. of Miles City arrived Sunday in Baker. Accompanied by Harry Schroth, local manager of the Gas Development Co., and Karl Pleissner, editor of the Times, they made a tour of the plants and gas fields of the company. . .Enthusiasm marked the meeting of baseball players and supporters Friday evening at the Legion room. Fred Morris was elected manager and Dr. Joyce is captain of the team. . .Fallon Post No. 35 of American Legion this week purchased by sale of tax deeds on four lots north of the Dickey residence for the sum of $45. . .Tractors tore up the main streets in the city of Baker for several days this week in an attempt to get them in driving condition. A good soaking rain and about a foot of scoria is needed, to keep them in good condition. . .Two tennis courts are under construction on four lots in the park addition.
100 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 21, 1921 --
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Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room. April 28 - Southeastern Montana Health Fair, 6-11 a.m., Baker High School McGonigal Gym May 2 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Good Life Center. •HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. •District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. •O’Fallon Historical Museum: Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-noon & 1-4 p.m. •Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. •Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., courthouse.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELETION CANCELLATION WHEREAS, the number of candidates filing a Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy for the open trustee position on the Plevna School Board of Trustees, District No. 55, Fallon County, State of Montana is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected, the trustee election is not necessary. THEREFORE, the necessary 30-day notice is hereby given that the Plevna School District No. 55, Fallon County, State of Montana, Trustee Election is cancelled. Dated the 2nd day of April, 2021. District Clerk: Jill R. Hildebrand S/ Jill R. Hildebrand Advertising must be in by 2 p.m. Tuesday Periodicals postage paid in Baker, MT POSTMASTER Send address changes to: FALLON COUNTY TIMES • PO Box 679 • Baker, MT 59313 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $52 Inside County $72 Outside County ADVERTISING RATES: Local.....................................................per column inch $7.10 National Advertising............................per column inch $8.36 Classified.....................................15¢ per word over 25 words $8.95 minimum, all strictly cash Cards of Thanks .........................15¢ per word over 50 words $6.85 minimum, all strictly cash
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Kirschten earns role as State FFA Officer By Rilee Pettersen
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c Playing Basketball and other sports. Plans after high school: Going to MSU Bozeman to be a P.E Teacher and a coach. Favorite school memory: When I was a Freshman and I made a buzzer beater shot against Wibaux. Words of advice to underclassman: Always work hard and stay postive.
Activities/hobby/work: Football, Basketball, running, hunting and fishing. Plans after high school: To graduate from basic training and after that, live life to the fullest. Favorite school memory: Being with the team, whether it was yelling chants or being on the field. Words of advice to underclassman: Never give up. Activities/hobby/work: Playing Volleyball the last 4 years and annoying Coach Boggs. I also enjoy music trivia on Fridays. Plans after high school: Attend Montana Tech for nursing. Favorite school memory: When Katie Wang threw salad across the volleyball bus on the way to Divisionals. Words of advice to underclassman: School is important but don’t skip out on random adventures with your freiends, they’re the ones you’ll remember forever.
Sydney Kirschten, a senior here at Baker High School, attended the FFA State convention this past week with the hopes of gaining a role on the state officer team for this next year. With great excitement, Sydney was chosen as State Parliamentarian, which she will assume for the 2021-2022 year along with seven other officers from around the state. Sydney has been an active member of FFA for the past four years, but has known and been involved behind the scenes since the 6th grade, as her father was an advisor to the organization. One of Sydney’s favorite memories thus far in FFA was getting the opportunity to go to Indianapolis for the National FFA chorus. The process for earning this role was extensive, Kirschten stated, “I had to send in an application and three letters of recommendation. At State, we then did five rounds of in person interviews, where I was evaluated against many other hard-working FFA members from around the entire state.” Sydney is the 3rd State Officer to be selected from Baker High School since the Chapter started
in 1951. The other two being Dennis Wagner, as 1st Vice President from 1980-1981 and Jessica Kirschten, also as State Parliamentarian from 2006-2007. Sydney mentioned her duties as State Parliamentarian will be spelled out more clearly soon as they have upcoming officer meetings. She will participate in workshops and school visits all around the state and represent the organization as a good role model
Spartan golf - Back to Back Invitationals By Hannah Goerndt
The golfers of Baker High School were very busy during the second half of this last week. The Johnny Walker Golf Invitational at Pryor Creek Golf Club took place on April 8, and the Colstrip Golf Invitational was the next day on April 9. During the Johnny Walker Golf Invitational the team placed 1st with a score of 347. For the boys, Colin Lorbeike scored 94. Jory Miller scored 93 and tied for 9th. Rory Lingle scored 91
and tied 4th. Jaxson Tronstad scored 83 and placed 2nd. And Konner Flint scored 80 and placed 1st. For the girls, Hallie Flint scored 116 and Camryn Collins scored 104 and placed 8th. The next day during the Colstrip Golf Invitational, the team once again placed 1st with the same score of 347. For the girls, Hallie Flint scored 113 and placed 9th and Camryn Collins scored 97 and placed 3rd. For the boys, Jory Miller scored 96 and placed 7th. Konner Flint scored 89 and placed 4th. Rory Lingle scored 89 and placed 3rd. Colin Loribecke scored 87 and placed 2nd. And Jaxson Tronstad scored 82 and placed 1st. “I am looking forward to warmer weather and right now am just taking it a day at a time,” said Konner Flint, when thinking back to the weekend’s events.
and leader, who teaches fairness and equality in all things FFA. The State FFA organization stated that Kirschten and the seven other members all were chosen for showing qualities of passion, strength, selflessness, adaptability, and compassion. This is a wonderful honor for Kirschten and best wishes to her on future endeavors with this organization in the upcoming year!
Baker School Menu Week of April 19 Breakfast
Monday: Donut, egg, fruit, milk Tuesday: Bagel, bacon, fruit, milk Wednesday: Biscuit & gravy, sausage, fruit, milk Thursday: Muffin, yogurt, fruit, milk Friday: Early riser, cheese stick, fruit, milk
Lunch
Monday: Turkey Sandwich, chicken noodle soup, fruit, milk Tuesday: Nachos, lettuce, fruit, milk Wednesday: Hot dog wrap, beans, fruit, milk Thursday: Tator tot casserole, bun, fruit, milk Friday: Pizza burger, f/f, fruit, milk Check out falloncountyextra.com for more track photos!
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USSYP Scholarship Journal
By Trinity Rieger On Feb. 6, the USSYP Program notified me that I was selected as one of the two delegates to represent Montana in the 59th Annual United States Senate Youth Program. When I applied for the USSYP, I was selected as one of the one hundred four students from the fifty states, District of Columbia, and Department of Defense Education Activity. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, USSYP staff held Washington Week virtually on “the Zoom where it happens.” I could not even begin to comprehend the preparation and organization needed to host this event online, but I was overwhelmed at the incredibly smooth-sailing Washington Week Online. On account of the virtual format, delegates tackled the tasks of taking their own portraits for name tags, ensuring their device met all technical requirements, and recording a Roll Call of the States introductory video. Student delegates also received a
Welcome Bag in a box through the mail, which included the white chocolate Capitol dome, a traditional element of the USSYP. To my surprise, my fellow Montana delegate, Georgia Balius, and I had the privilege of meeting with Senator Daines and Senator Tester before the week commenced. Senator Daines told Georgia and I that we represented rural Montana wonderfully. In their conversations, both Daines and Tester shared how they became senators. Neither went to college for political science, public administration, public policy, or any other major one would pursue to prepare for a career in Government. This fact left an impression on me. As someone who does not have a clear plan for their future career, I appreciated that they did not either in their youth and educational endeavors. Conversations with both senators taught me that I can still be successful without knowing how I am going to accomplish that goal. Overall, my meetings with Steve Daines and Jon Tester positively contributed to my USSYP experience. Washington Week Online began with a welcoming orientation session on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. From Sunday, my favorite event was Captain Scott Kelly’s keynote address. Captain Kelly taught her that the sky is not the limit, and wearing the same pair of pants for six months was acceptable in space. As for Monday, Dr. Betty Koed was my favorite speaker with a close
plevna school menu Week of April 12
Monday: Uncrustable, celery & carrots, banana, chips Tuesday: Philly beef sandwich w/peppers & onion, garlic roasted potatoes, fruit Wednesday: Chicken Olivia, cooked carrots, fruit
Thursday: Green chili beef enchiladas w/lettuce, tomato & onion, black beans, mangos Friday: No School Milk served daily
second, Justice Thomas. Since most of our history was recorded through a man’s eyes, Dr. Betty Koed stated that her job as Senate Historian is to reevaluate history through a woman’s perspective. As a result, I believe that Dr. Koed is making history herself. From Tuesday, the third day of the USSYP, my favorites included Dr. Collins, Dr. Fauci and Norah O’Donnell. Recognizing their influence through the COVID-19 pandemic, speaking with the Director of the NIH and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases provided incredible insight. Norah O’Donnell opened her keynote address with ten pieces of advice for the delegates. She presented herself with such power and professionalism, and she answered every question candidly and thoroughly. The last day of the program, Wednesday, presented Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor. In respect to Washington Week, I created a goal to learn more about environmental policy and action to combat climate change. Gina McCarthy believes that fear should not be used to push the climate change agenda, but society should realize that sustainability provides job opportunities, good health, and a future for the next generation. Reviewing the entirety of Washington Week Online, my favorite speaker must be Norah O’Donnell, Anchor and Managing Editor, CBS Evening News and Contributor for 60 Minutes.
Personally, I appreciated her keynote address and responses to our questions, and her ten pieces of advice connected with me. Considering her advice, the most meaningful included working a nine-to-five does not equal success, be a listener, and survival is underrated. As a news anchor, Ms. O’Donnell impacts citizens’ understanding of world events. Her high standards and dedication to truth, evidence, and accuracy inspire me. Live in the CBS studio, Ms. O’Donnell provided delegates with an encouraging, captivating presentation. All in all, Norah O’Donnell left the most memorable impression in my eyes. Overall, I will forever feel the impact of the United States Senate Youth Program. The prestigious, respectable, and powerful tone of this program led me to question my potential. After growing up in a rural community of one hundred fifty people, the USSYP opened my eyes to the endless opportunities and avenues toward success. I feel inspired to seek knowledge, be the best version of myself, and make a difference. I will foster, build, and maintain the connections I have made through this program; being an alumni of the reputable USSYP is an incredible honor. I am forever in debt to those who made this program possible. Thank you to the Hearst Foundation, USSYP staff, and fellow delegates for providing me with this phenomenal opportunity.
Track By Jenna Paul
After State FFA, the high school track team traveled to Glendive for their second track meet of the year. Dacy Buerkle placed 23rd in the 100 m dash and 17th in the 200 m dash. Sophia Schumacher was 37th in the 100 m dash and 26th in discuss. Chloe Tudor placed 21st in the 200 m, 3rd in 300 m hurdles, and 27th in discuss. The team had a 4 x 100 relay with Chloe Tudor, Dacy Buerkle, Sophia Schumacher and Sophia Tudor placing 9th. The team also had a 4 x 400 relay consisting of the same team members also placing 9th.
The kindergartners chomping down on their delicious treats.
Kindergarten Easter extravaganza By Chloe Tudor On March 31, the kindergarten class were delighted with a wonderful surprise! Mrs. Bidwell provided sugar cookie decorating stations, and the students had a hay-day designing their pastel colored desserts. Mrs. Benner’s third graders enjoyed the task of hiding Easter eggs around the school playground, which the kindergarteners shortly trailed out and pulled out their detective skills in finding the colored eggs. The kindergarteners had a HOPpy day and were EGGcited to finally devour their tasty treats!
Karst Rose presenting his Invincible Balloons.
Third grade Science Fair By Jenna Paul Mrs. Benner’s Annual third grade Science Fair took place on March 26. Students had a wide variety of exhibits this year. Sparticus Lai made Thermochromic Slime, Jaelle Kilsdonk presented a Bubble in a Bubble. Sophie Mellon created her own Lava Lamp and Karst Rose made an Invincible Balloon! Quinn Nemitz worked with Density in her exhibit, while Felicia Li presented an Oobleck project. Kinly Bollinger answered the question, “Does it float or sink?” with her project. Dallas Ayers created Glowing Water, and Wyatt Wyrick made a Straw Rocket. These projects will help the third graders learn public speaking techniques, proper demonstration techniques, research, and organization skills.
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FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Manager of Landfill Operations for our Solid Waste department.
This full-time position is a working equipment operator responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the County Landfill and Container Site. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefit package, including a Monday – Friday schedule, retirement, paid sick and vacation leave, health insurance, and 10 paid holidays. Closing Date: Friday, April 23, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications and a copy of current nursing license (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164.
Robbie Christiaens 978-2152
FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Mechanic for our Road department. This full-time position performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on all County equipment including but not limited to heavy equipment, motor vehicles, small engine, and various type of grounds equipment. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefit package, including a Monday – Friday schedule, and 10 paid holidays. Closing Date: Friday, April 30, 2021. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Bobby Wiedmer 406-978-2015 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.
Fallon Medical Complex Employment Opportunities • Full-time Staff Coordinator Nursing services is looking for RN, LPN and C.N.A positions.
Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5385
Lab is in search of a full time Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist. 40 hours per week plus on call. MUST have a Montana License Call Lacee Janz with any questions at 406-778-5360.
Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5302 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE.
IMMEDIATE OPENING! Wanting to work in a fun relaxed homelike setting? Superior Care Villa may be the place for you!
Full-time Caregiver Night position.
6 p.m. - 6 a.m., every other weekend with night differential C.N.A not required Competitive pay with benefits. Call Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 or stop by and pick up an application HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, Montana is accepting applications for two temporary full-time employees in the Department of Public Works. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Montana Drivers License. Applicants must have the skills necessary to assist with the maintenance, repair and operations of municipal streets and utilities as well as perform strenuous labor under, at times, adverse weather conditions. Other duties as assigned. The scheduled hours will not exceed 40 per week. Application forms may be obtained at the City Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker. Completed applications may be returned to the above location or mailed to: City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. Open until filled. The City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 16 -17c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, Montana is accepting applications for one temporary part-time employee in the Department of
Public Works. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Montana Drivers License. Applicants must have the skills necessary to operate machinery and equipment required for the general maintenance, of city buildings, facilities and grounds as well as perform strenuous labor under, at times, adverse weather conditions. Other duties as assigned. The scheduled hours will not exceed 20 per week. Application forms may be obtained at the City Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker. Completed applications may be returned to the above location or mailed to: City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. Open until filled. The City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 16-17c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (SMART) Employment Opportunity. SMART is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and enhance a healthy environment, and social and educational growth by involving govern-
ment entities and citizens of the area to provide an improved and more diversified economic base. We particularly focus on community and economic development as well as Main Street revitalization. We are seeking an energetic and versatile professional to lead our organization as the Executive Director in Baker, MT. The Executive Director is a full-time position that will be responsible for overseeing the general management, administration, project oversight, operations, financial, technical, fundraising, and public relations functions of SMART. Wages DOE with benefits including sick, vacation and personal days, paid holidays, cell phone allowance, and retirement match. Position is open until filled. For an application and full position description, please visit the SMART office at 125 S. Main St. Baker, MT, call 406-7782020 or email smartdev@midrivers. com. 15-18c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Scout Energy is now hiring a Lease Operator in Baker, MT. Job responsibilities will be to maintain and operate natural gas wells to maximize production. Mechanical and Computer skills necessary. Class A CDL license is highly recommended for this position, or the successful candidate will be required to obtain the license within three months of employment date. Must be able to lift 50#. Employment is contingent on drug screening and back ground check. Please apply online by going to Scout Energy Partners (scoutep. com/careers) under careers click on the job you would like to apply for. For any questions, please contact Philip Huft @ 406-939-2266. 15-16c ____________________________ OPEN BOARD POSITIONS: SMART (Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team) is a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and enhance a healthy environment, and social and educational growth by involving government entities and citizens of the area to provide an improved and more diversified economic base. We particularly focus on community and economic development as well as Main Street revitalization. We currently have board openings. If you are interested in serving on this board, please write a letter of interest and mail it to SMART, P.O. Box 53, Baker, MT 59313 or email smartdev@midrivers.com. 15-16c
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HELP WANTED: Badlands Electric Inc. is looking to fill an Operator/Labor position in Watford City, ND. Pay will be based on experience. Housing will be provided. To apply call: Office - 406-778-3000. Or contact: Rob - 406-853-4183 or Josh - 701-334-3184. 14-17c ____________________________
with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated: 02/22/2021 s/Heidi M. Yeager s/J. K. Jones Janette Krutzfeldt Jones Krutzfeldt & Jones, LLP Attorneys at Law 507 Pleasant Street Miles City, MT 59301 Attorney for Heidi M. Yeager 13-16c MNAXLP ______________________________
HELP WANTED: Self motivated, mature and responsible individuals for seasonal positions working in many aspects of an aerial application business located at the Ekalaka Airport. Punctuality and dependability a MUST! Must be 18 years of age and have a clean driver’s license to commute in company vehicles. Season starts April 1, and runs through October with flexible hours, start dates and schedules. Can also be a perfect fit for teachers and students looking for an extra summer/ weekend hours. Starting wage depends on experience with seasonal bonuses paid based on performance and longevity. For further information contact Darrin Pluhar at Plu’s Flying Service, Inc. 406-853-0039. 7tfnc
FOR SALE FOR SALE: New subdivision in Baker, MT. Five acre lots for sale. Located close to Baker High School. Zoned county. Call or text 406-9392266 or 406-978-2302 for more information. 15-18c
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-38p
CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: The family of John Bailey wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses and for the condolences and the support that we have received. We also send our thanks to Pastor Scott for all his visits. 16p
NOTICE NOTICE: Interested in a meaningful career? Fallon Medical Complex is offering C.N.A Classes June 1425, 2021 and State Testing June 2829, 2021. Cost of the class which includes books and State Testing is $575. We will have an initial class meeting May 12 at 4 p.m. in the Care Plan office. We must have five people to have the class. If interested in the medical field give me a call and we can set up job shadowing or have questions contact Michelle Smith RN ADON at 406-778-5388. 12-20c
LEGALS Janette Krutzfeldt Jones Krutzfeldt & Jones, LLP Attorneys at Law 507 Pleasant Street Miles City, MT 59301 Telephone: 406-234-1222 jkjones@midrivers.com Attorney for Heidi M. Yeager Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of James D. Bickle, Deceased Cause No. DP 2021-3 Nickolas C. Murnion District Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS HEIDI M. YEAGER GIVES NOTICE that she has been appointed personal representative of the estate of JAMES D. BICKLE. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims no later than four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the personal representative, return receipt requested, in care of counsel at the address set forth below or filed
PUBLIC NOTICE Melvin Wolenetz and Sons, Inc., 431 Webster Road, Baker, MT 59313, 406-975-6236, applied to DEQ Opencut Mining Section (OMS) for a 100.4-acre gravel mine permit for the Irene’s Pit in Sections 8 & 17, T3N, R60E, Fallon County. Access is from Fletcher Creek Trail. Operator will strip soil material for reclamation, excavate about 600,000 cy of gravel, process it with a screen and crusher, and reclaim disturbed area to cropland. Site use will be intermittent. Date by which the reclaimed site will be ready for release is 12/2041. Application is posted at http://deq.mt.gov/mining/opencut (click Search Opencut Permits). For more information contact OMS 406444-4970 or Mark at MGC Consultants Ltd 406-794-2037. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING A surface landowner may request a public meeting until 4/23/21. Submit one form per parcel of land owned by multiple parties, or one form per multiple parcels owned by one party, plus comments, to DEQ Opencut Mining Section, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901. I request a public meeting for the Melvin Wolenetz and Sons, Inc. Irene’s Pit: Name (print or type): ___________ _____________________________ Signature: ____________________ _____________________________ Address: _____________________ _____________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________ _____________________________ Date: ________________________ Phone: _______________________ Email: _______________________ DEQ must hold a public meeting within 30 days of above date if requested by applicant, or by at least 30% or 10 (whichever is greater) of property owners within 1/2 mile of proposed site. For DEQ Use Only: Landowner is on list provided with application __ Y __ N Landowner is on list provided for public notice __Y __ N Landowner previously submitted a RFPM Form __ Y __ N Initials _______________________ Date_________________________ 15-16c MNAXLP ____________________________ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Separate sealed bids for updating the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (PDM) will be received by the Fallon County Commission P.O. Box 1061, Baker, MT 59313 until 5 p.m. on April 23, 2021. Fallon County Commission in cooperation with the Carter County Commission are soliciting bids for a project to update the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) (Hazardous Mitigation) Plan. This update will be two counties, Fallon and Carter Counties. Scope of work includes the following: Review current plan for each county; review and analyze natural and manmade hazards; engage the public in each county to develop the updated PDM; these meetings will include first responders, government officials, community groups, nonprofits, private businesses and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) representatives. Further, evaluate potential hazards and disasters; recommend and prioritize hazard mitigation measures; deter-
mine necessary updates to existing plan(s); ensuring that revisions are consistent with state and FEMA requirements and develop a schedule for the two counties for hosting community meetings. Successful contractor is required to attend all community and government meetings. All proposals must be signed and shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Proposals must include letter of transmittal, statement of qualifications and experience, staffing and project management, history of the firm, work to be performed, references, fees and schedule. Project must be finalized and approved not later than April 23, 2021. For questions or complete copy of the RFP, contact Dale Butori, 406-778-7121 or email: butorid@falloncounty.net. 13-17c MNAXLP ____________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Baker Municipal Airport Baker, Montana AIP NO. 3-30-0004-022-2021 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the construction of airport improvements for Baker Municipal Airport, Baker, MT, will be received by the Fallon County and the City of Baker, Montana, until 2 p.m. MST, on April 20, 2021. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Commissioner’s Office at the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon, Baker, MT, 59313. The bid documents are to be mailed or delivered to Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon, Baker, MT 59313. The Bidder proposal shall be sealed and endorsed, “Airport Improvements, Baker Municipal Airport, AIP No 3-30-0004-022-2021”. Any bids received after the designated time above will be returned to the bidder unopened. The proposed work includes the following elements: The proposed aviation fueling system will include new 10,000 gallon Jet-A and 10,000 gallon 100LL above-ground UL2085 storage tanks including foundations, associated piping and equipment, complete with new fueling cabinets and hoses, a new fuel management system, electrical service improvements and overhead lighting. Plans and specifications are on file and may be seen at the office of Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, 10 West Fallon, Baker, MT, and the offices of KLJ, 2611 Gabel Road, Billings, MT. Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www. kljeng.com “Projects for Bid” or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $33.00 by inputting Quest project #7740431 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a non-refundable price of $110.00 per set at KLJ, 2611 Gabel Road, Billings for each set obtained. Contact KLJ at 406-245-5499 if you have any questions. Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the Engineer or through QuestCDN and must be shown on the plan holders list to be considered a responsive Bidder. Each bid shall be accompanied by a separate envelope containing a bid security made payable to Fallon County in the amount of ten (10) percent of the total bid price. The security may consist of cash, a cashier’s check, a certified check, a bank money order, a certificate of deposit, a money market certificate, or a bank draft. The security must be drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state-chartered bank or savings and loan association that is insured by or for which insurance is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; drawn and issued by a credit union insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund; or a bid bond or bonds executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Montana. Bidders are required to furnish a current Montana Public Contractor’s Registration. Subcontractors for work over $5,000 shall also be the holder of a Montana Public Contractor’s Registration of the proper classification. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Contract Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract. Award of contract or contracts will be contingent upon securing funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. Fallon County and the City of Baker, Montana, reserves the right to hold all bids for a period of 60 days
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after the date fixed for the opening thereof to reject any and all bids and waive defects and to accept any bids should it be deemed for the public good and also reserves the right to reject the bid of any party who has been delinquent or unfaithful in the performance of any former contract to the Owner. The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Fallon County and the City of Baker to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. Fallon County and the City of Baker, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged busi-
ONLINE Teacher Certification offered through Montana Western. Programs designed for teachers seeking advancement and individuals interested in becoming a teacher. Accessible wherever you are. Call (406) 683-7537 or go to www.umwestern.edu/online for more information. ___________________________ Heat Technician. Facilities Services/Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs. montana.edu/postings/22346. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled ___________________________ McLees
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ness enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. A full list of Federal Provisions by which the Bidder must comply, are incorporated by reference and contained within the specifications. Federal Contract Provisions are also available at: http://www.faa.gov/airports/aip/ procurement/federal_contract_provisions/ Dated this 8 of April 2021. /s/ Roy Rost, Chairperson Fallon County Board of Commissioners Baker, Montana 15-16c MNAXLP ____________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of 2021 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT will be received by the City of Baker, Baker, MT at the office of City Clerk, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT until 11:30 a.m., local time on May
3, 2021; and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: asphalt paving, concrete paving, grading, aggregate base, removals, and incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda. The City of Baker reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. The City reserves the right to reject all bids for
any reason or no reason at all, and to decline to proceed with the project for any legal reason, including but not limited to a failure of funding. The City Council reserves the right to waive any irregularities it deems to be in the Town’s best interest. As required by Section 18-1-202, MCA, all bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond, either in cash or guaranteed by a good and sufficient surety, in the amount of 10% of the bid price. The successful bidder must enter into a formal contract within 30 days after the award of the bid; the failure to enter into the contract will result in the forfeiture of the bid bond. Upon completion of the contract the bid bond shall be returned to the bidder. The successful bidder shall give a good and sufficient bond guaranteeing the performance of the terms and conditions of the said contract. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the City Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406778-2692. Dated at Baker, Montana; this 7th Day of April 2021.
Steve Zachmann, Mayor Baker City Council Baker, Montana 59313 16-18c MNAXLP ____________________________ CALL FOR QUOTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Fallon County, MT will receive bids at the Office of the Clerk & Recorder for the construction of 2021 Improvement Projects in Baker, MT. Quote contains three separate projects which consist of excavation, removals, crushed base course, asphalt pavement, electrical, piping, riprap, and incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the Office of Brosz Engineering, Inc., 109 South Main, Bowman, ND 58623. The above quote will be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the office of the Fallon County Commission. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of
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Refrigeration Maintenance Technician. Facilities Services/ Montana State University – Bozeman. For complete job announcement and application procedures, click on: https://jobs.montana.edu/ postings/23167. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled ___________________________ Association Executive Director: The Montana Newspaper Association (MNA), a non-profit organization representing 85 member newspapers and 44 associate members, seeks an Executive Director. This position will work closely
with and report to a volunteer board representing a cross-section of our membership. Our new executive director will carry forward the strategic plan and transformative vision of the organization established by the board. They will direct operations of the 135-yearold MNA, its for-profit advertising sales subsidiary and the Montana Newspaper Foundation. Responsibilities include financial planning and operations, legislative work, marketing/advertising, seminars and conventions, contests, office and personnel management, publications. Successful candidate will understand community newspapers, web-based news and advertising, use of social media and exhibit strong communications and interpersonal skills. Send letter of application, resume, salary
history and salary expectations to Montana Newspaper Association, 825 Great Northern Blvd., Ste. 202, Helena, MT 59601 or email eleonard@madisoniannews.com. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2021. Northwest Community Health Center is looking for a motivated and team oriented Full Time Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast paced environment, display competencies in performing detail-oriented work with accuracy, interact with staff and patients in a positive way, and be able to make critical decisions as necessary. Job requires high school diploma and State of Montana Pharmacy Technician License. Experience with pharmacy com-
puter systems, and/or one or more years’ experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Position is eligible for comprehensive benefits, and Wage will be determined on experience and qualifications. To apply please submit resume to: Northwest Community Health Center 320 E 2nd Street, Libby, MT 59923 or via email to maria. clemons@northwestchc.org ___________________________ Western Ag Reporter is seeking a highly motivated digital editor to assist the editor in developing weekly content for the publication, as well as managing social media and other digital goods as needed. This is a full-time, entry-level position that may include some overnight travel. Candidate must be willing to reside in or
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Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All workers employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Fallon County and the State of Montana. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible quote which is in the best interest of the OWNER. Quotes shall be sealed and marked “2021 IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS QUOTE”. Quotes shall be mailed or delivered to the Fallon County Clerk & Recorder by 10:30 a.m. on May 3, 2021 . Dated at Baker, Montana, this 12th day of April 2021. /s/Steve Baldwin Fallon County Commission 16-18c MNAXLP
near Billings, MT and report to the office when needed — flexible remote work negotiable. Salary DOE. For more information and to apply, contact Kayla at editor@ westernagreporter.com or (406) 930-1466. ___________________________ *IDENTITY THEFT* Hackers Can See Everything You Type on Desktop and Mobile Devices. We Have the Solution. www.IdentityUSA.com ___________________________ HAMILTON FARMS RETIREMENT AUCTION- TIMED ONLINE Only Auction. Closes: Thurs., April 22, 6:00 p.m. Equip. Location: Main Street, Hogeland, MT. View & bid @ www.ShobeAuction.com, (406) 538-5125 or (406) 366-5125.
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U.S. Department of Education denies Montana’s Local Control Assessment Waiver After two months of waiting and three calls discussing Montana’s Feb. 5, 2021 proposal of using local assessments to replace the federally mandated statewide test, Ian Rosenblum, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) sent a letter denying Montana’s request. The Montana plan for local testing included 30 days of public comment and was supported by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, the Montana American Indian Caucus, the Board of Public Education, Representative Rosendale, Senator Daines, and the Montana Federation of Public Employees. “In Montana we work for our students and families,” stated State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “Statewide mandated testing from the federal government misses the mark of putting our Montana students first. Montana is not alone in the pursuit of maximum flexibili-
ties and providing opportunities to assess at the local level. Our proposal was to use local assessments for accountability rather than adding another layer of federal testing.” As a result of this denial, the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI)’s adaptations for assessment include a shortened version of the statewide test, extended testing windows, and student medical exemptions. No student is expected to be brought into in-person learning for the sole purpose of taking the statewide assessment. The OPI through the federal Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability system did secure a separate waiver on the 95 percent testing participation rate. No school will receive sanctions for testing fewer students. The primary focus must be on student educational needs, prioritizing instruction, and decision making nearest the student.
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Mandatory 10-digit dialing coming to 406 area code The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Until then, customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline. For 988 to work properly in our area code, and in several other area codes and states around the country, 10-digit local dialing needs to be implemented. What is changing? All telephone customers may begin dialing 10 digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls on April 24, 2021. If you forget and dial just 7 digits, your local call will still be completed. The 10-Digit Dialing for local calls will become mandatory on October 24, 2021. On and after this date, local calls dialed with only 7 digits may not be completed, and a recording may inform you that your call cannot be completed as dialed. If you get this recording, hang up and dial again using the area code with the 7-digit telephone number. In addition to changing the way you dial
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local calls, services and equipment programmed to complete calls to 7-digit local numbers need to be reprogrammed to 10-digit numbers. This could include numbers stored in: •Life safety systems or medical monitoring devices •Business PBX systems •Speed dial lists •Mobile phone contacts •Call forwarding settings •Voice mail services •Fire or burglar alarm and security systems •Fax machines Please contact your medical alert or security provider if you are not sure whether your equipment needs to be reprogrammed to accommodate the upcoming change to 10-digit local dialing. Any necessary reprogramming of alarm and home security equipment should be done during the permissive dialing period of April 24, 2021 and October 24, 2021 to avoid interruption of services. Businesses should also check your website, personal and business stationery, advertising materials, personal and business
checks, contact information, your personal or pet ID tags, and other just items to ensure the area code is included. What will NOT change? Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change. The price of a call, coverage area, and other rates and services will not change due to the dialing change. If you are unsure whether a specific phone number is included under the Mid-Rivers Direct EAS (“Mid-Rivers to Mid-Rivers”) or other EAS plan, check using the Reverse Phone tab of the Mid-Rivers Online Directory or contact us. Calls that are local now will remain local regardless of the number of digits dialed. You will continue to dial 1+ area code + telephone number for all long distance calls. You can still dial just three digits to reach 711 (relay services) and 911 (emergency services). Any 211, 311, 411, 511, 611 or 811 services available today can still be reached by dialing their three-digit codes. For more information, please visit https:// www.fcc.gov/suicide-prevention-hotline.
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in Helena with other spouses providing many helpful services to make our time here more productive. Grandson Keny even joined us to help grandpa work for the next couple of weeks. I’ll try to catch up on Easter week before moving on to the immediate past week. HB 163 expands the Fish Wildlife and Parks commission from five to seven. The seven districts will correspond to the FWP management zones to better represent the public. Another bill passed this week will ensure that the members of the district will also live in or within ten miles of the district and that at least two members are ag producers. Fortunately, the Senate amended HB 176 to close voter registration on the Friday before election, rather than just Monday before as it left the House. This will ease the burden on local election officials and help ensure election integrity. Pre-Easter also saw the passage of HB 632, which is the proposed framework for administering the AARPA funds ($3,000,000,000) the Fed is sending in supposed Covid relief. There are many facets of this of course, including water & sewer, broadband, education, food security and healthcare. The Senate will no doubt add some of their ideas to the bill, then we’ll settle our differences
and hopefully begin the process of getting projects moving forward. There will be a lot of information to try to disseminate as quickly as possible to try and take advantage of the coming construction season. It is anticipated that this funding includes a four-year window to be utilized. Moving SB 215 to the Governor’s desk, will help protect Montanan’s religious freedom and help us to avoid some of the political persecutions that we have seen across the country. No individual should be forced to violate their religious beliefs in order to accommodate another individual’s agenda. There have been several good tax relief bills come forward. It looks like the business equipment tax exemption will increase from $200,000 to $300,000, this may also index upwards with a growing economy. There are several real property tax relief proposals still in the works, that in the end should bring total relief to about $120,000,000. This is a good start in what we believe will be an increasing amount as Republican efforts to make State Government leaner picks up steam. Returning to work on Tuesday, after Easter, we had a full day on the floor, interrupted only by breaks for us to meet in committee on appropriations. The main focus of the day was hear-
ing three competing bills to implement recreational marijuana, which is set to become law with the passage by voters in November of I 190. We are trying to create a framework for this measure to move forward while minimizing negative impacts that will accompany increasing availability of this drug. We passed all three bills to the Senate for them to sort through, so we can come together to pass one into law. After years of trying and failing, we passed the Montana Local Food Choice Act. This law will make it easier for ag producers to sell their products directly to consumers without fearing government intervention. Farmers Markets will enjoy greater marketing freedom. One obstacle in this effort has been raw milk. When the Governor signs this bill, it will no longer be illegal for Montanans to source milk from a local producer if they so choose. That seems like a pretty basic freedom to me, and, fortunately, a majority of the Legislature. Also sent to the Governor is a bill to make sheriff department wages more competitive, to try and stem the turnover, especially in more urban areas. Hopefully in the future, this is something that can be turned back to local control. An important bill for municipalities especially, is SB 167. This bill will charge the DEQ to revise the permissible nitrate level discharged by sewer systems to no greater than the federal levels. Citizens have been forced to pay for exorbitant sewer upgrades that still can’t meet the unattainable State standards set years ago. This is an important win for citizens pushing back against a radical environmental agenda. This is at least a glimpse of some of the important agenda items that we have been trying to move forward for the citizens of Montana. We are down to 22 legislative days left if we go the full 90. There is a lot of important work to be done yet and thankfully the momentum of progress is picking up. I appreciate everyone’s support and input and I encourage you to contact me with your concerns and ideas. My P.O. is 200400 Helena, MT 59620, email jerry.schillinger@mtleg.gov, phone 406974-2478. For Freedom, Representative Jerry Schillinger
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DPHHS confirms first Hantavirus case for 2021
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Case is first one since 2018; Health officials remind Montanans to take precautions to avoid hantavirus The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has confirmed that an adult male from Richland County has been diagnosed with hantavirus infection. The individual acquired the illness while working out of state where there was an occupational exposure to mice. The individual was hospitalized but is now in the process of recovering at home. DPHHS and local public health agencies remind Montanans and visitors to the state to be aware of the risk of hantavirus and to take precautions to avoid exposures to rodents, their droppings and nests. This is Montana’s first hantavirus case in 2021 and is the state’s 45th case since it was first identified in the state in 1993. Previously, the most recently reported case was in 2018. “Although hantavirus infection can occur during any month, the risk of exposure is increased in the spring and summer as people are cleaning cabins and sheds, and are spending more time outside which may result in rodent exposures,” said Erika Baldry, epidemiologist for the DPHHS Public Health and Safety Division. Hantavirus infections are relatively rare in the U.S. and in Montana. Early symptoms of hantavirus include fatigue, fever and muscle aches with progression to coughing and extreme shortness of breath. Hantavirus infection can cause severe illness; about 25
percent of Montana’s cases have resulted in death. Supportive medical care is essential to survival and, if diagnosed early, can help victims through the period of severe respiratory distress. Studies have shown that deer mice are the most common host of the virus and are well dispersed throughout Montana. People can become infected with hantavirus when saliva, urine, or droppings from an infected deer mouse are stirred up and inhaled. It is important to avoid activities that raise dust, such as sweeping or vacuuming, if there are signs of rodents in the area. The best protection against hantavirus is to control rodent populations in the places where people live and work by taking these precautions: Seal Up: Prevent mouse entry into homes and sheds by sealing up holes and gaps in walls. Trap Up: Use snap traps to eliminate any mice indoors. Individuals can also reduce rodent populations near dwellings by keeping shrubbery near the home well-trimmed and moving woodpiles at least 100 feet from the dwelling and raising them at least one foot off the ground. Clean Up: Carefully clean up areas where mouse droppings are found. •Avoid sweeping or vacuuming areas with rodent droppings and urine, as the action can
stir up dust and aerosolize the droppings. •If cleaning an area such as a cabin, camper or outbuilding, open windows and doors and air-out the space for 30 minutes prior to cleaning. •Wear rubber or plastic gloves. •Thoroughly spray or soak the area with a disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water to reduce dust. Let soak for 5 minutes. •Wipe up the droppings with a sponge or paper towel, then clean the entire area with disinfectant or bleach solution. •When cleanup is complete, dispose of sponges and paper towels used to clean, remove and discard gloves and wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. For those who think they have been exposed to hantavirus, monitoring for symptoms is vital. Anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches and shortness of breath after a potential rodent exposure, should see a medical provider immediately. “Be sure to tell your doctor that you have been around rodents - this will alert your physician to look closely for any rodent-carried disease, such as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome,” Baldry advises. For more information on hantavirus and prevention of disease, visit the DPHHS website at https://dphhs.mt.gov/.
FWP sites in Carter, Richland, Wibaux counties enter Stage 1 fire restrictions By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is implementing fire restrictions on sites within three eastern Montana counties, due to dry conditions and high fire danger. Citing dry conditions and high fire danger, commissioners in Carter, Richland and Wibaux counties all implemented fire restrictions. Following the counties’ lead, FWP will have restrictions on campfires and smoking at sites within those counties. For Carter County, which be-
gan restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on April 9, campfire and smoking restrictions will be in place at Medicine Rocks State Park. For Richland County, which entered Stage 1 Wednesday at 12 a.m., restrictions affect Sidney Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS), Diamond Willow FAS, Gartside Reservoir FAS, Elk Island FAS and Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Fox Lake WMA and Seven Sisters WMA. Wibaux County has no FWP sites with restrictions, but Stage 1 restrictions starting Monday at 12 a.m. include all private lands in the county.
Fire restrictions go into effect on Sioux Ranger District
Fire Restrictions went into effect April 8, 2021, for the Sioux Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest. Drought conditions have steadily worsened since last fall and the lack of snow and spring moisture is delaying green up resulting in an increase in wildland fire danger. Restrictions will remain in effect until April 30, 2021 or until rescinded. Spring hunting activities can continue, however, campfires and target shooting activities are prohibited. The purpose of fire restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions. Under Stage II Restrictions the following are prohibited: •Building, maintain, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal or wood stove; and •Smoking. Exemptions to the restrictions including: 1. Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this order;
2. Persons smoking within an enclosed vehicle or building or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials; 3. Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device; 4. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty; and 5. Persons lawfully harvesting game or non-game species. Information on Custer Gallatin National Forest conditions and restrictions can be found by calling the Sioux Ranger District at 605-797-4432, online at www. fs.usda.gov/custergallatin or on Facebook at Custer Gallatin Forest. Information on drought conditions can also be found at Current Map | United States Drought Monitor (unl.edu).
Stage 1 restrictions mean that people cannot build or maintain a campfire. People also may not smoke except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is cleared of flammable materials. Recreationists may cook on a liquid petroleum gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off. The restrictions at FWP sites will be in place until further notice. FWP urges people to use caution while they are out recreating due to the already dry conditions and fire dangers.
Superior Care Villa residents took a bus trip out to the Sieler Ranch. They enjoyed an afternoon of getting to see some baby lambs and calves. Pictured is Rosie Dahlman with a long horn baby. lsie Turbiville and Betty Kusler posed with a baby lamb, bringing back childhood memories.
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