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Fallon County Commission Candidates District #1

Candidates will be asked several questions between now and the Primary Election. They will all be asked the same questions and printed exactly as they are submitted, unedited.

Question #2: What do you feel you can bring to this office?

Sandra N. Kinsey

Steven P. Zachmann

CONTINUED COLABORATION TO ADDRESS IMPACTS. I believe that my experience and abilities in working with all people, whether in volunteer organizations, employment or governmental agencies are needed as we go forward, especially in light of lower revenues, impacts of the multiple oil and gas projects and the changing economics in business and agriculture in our county.

EXPERIENCE WITH LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: My experiences on the planning board, insurance organizations and in meetings with legislators and departments in Helena give me insight on how things move, or don’t move, when it comes to complying with regulations and requesting changes for Fallon County.

A MORE “GUIDED ASSISTANCE” METHOD TO HELP RESIDENTS WITH REGULATORY POLICY. I understand the difficulties brought by subdivision regulations and permitting and believe we can move toward more of a guiding policy to help residents of our county meet state regulations in these areas.

BALANCING PROJECTS TO THE COUNTY BUDGET AND LONG RANGE PLANS. Reviewing, breaking down and coordinating construction plans and specifications is a skill that applies to many other aspects of life and leadership. It teaches close inspection of individual elements while maintaining the long view of a project. All my life, I’ve worked hard analyzing and moving forward on projects to match needs and manpower and manage the impacts of cost and delivery of services and I will continue to do so as your County Commissioner.

Bill Wyrick

A common sense approach to Local Government

Melissa “Missy” Thielen

I, myself, feel I could bring honesty to this office.

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JoDee Pratt

I am very approachable and feel that I can give our citizens a voice when decision have to be made. I know that public office is not a part time job. I have always been available by phone, or cup of coffee, to discuss any ideas or issues someone has. I pride myself on finding answers and completing projects in a timely manner.

Experiencing many different situations as a past Health Care Provider, I have a good understanding and the ability to provide and implement necessary services. I have the ability to communicate effectively with everyone in all situations. I have a greater understanding of the inner workings of County and State Government because of the many boards I have served on within the county along with being elected to the Fallon County Study Commission which was mandated by the Legislature and my time as a member on the Governor’s Task Force on health issues for the State of Montana have afforded me leadership skills to assist in leading the county on the Board of County Commissioners.

Montana judge cancels needed Keystone XL permit A judge has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately consider the environmental impact on endangered species in the rivers and streams along its 1,200-mile route from the Canadian border.

Judge Brian Morris, the chief U.S. District judge for the District of Montana, ruled April 15 that the permit was canceled because the Corps of Engineers did not adequately consider the impact on species such as the pallid sturgeon, which is a large fish living in rivers the pipeline would cross along the route.

The permit for future construction is needed by TC Energy to cross rivers and streams along the route.

In addition, the judge also held hearings April 16 regarding two other lawsuits fighting construction of the pipeline.

A spokesman for TC Energy said the company is reviewing the court ruling.

Work began recently on the man camp west of Baker.

Mayor thinking small after SID put on hold

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Brian O’Connor

I feel my combination of skills and experience managing B&B Septic Service and my farm/ ranch operations, has taught me a lot about business and making fair decisions and I also feel I work well with others and am a fair man.

Justin Klauzer

Change. More willingness to work than what we are used to. I do not want a presently successful rancher, a successful business owner taking this position because it has a good schedule, good pay and good benefits. No more part-time commissioners.

Running this county should not only be your number one focus, I feel it should be your only focus and if elected, I will step away from my duties in the oilfield; something I am hopeful every candidate would do. I want someone who is going to bring their lunchbox and gloves to the office and go to work for this county and the people here day to day. If that requires me running a mower, piloting for equipment, spraying weeds, getting out and talking to local farmers and ranchers about roads, pipelines, and family or sitting down in town and working with our local business owners, and working with the two standing commissioners to do right by the people here. I feel and hope to bring a more approachable nature to the commissioner spot for a youthful-middle age generation to share their ideas.

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Kevin J. Braun

As commissioners we need to have accountability. Making the right, researched, and educated decision and being able to explain why or why not is a priority.

Just because it’s the norm doesn’t mean it’s right. Being able to listen to the people and make the right vote after hearing both sides of the argument. Be able to explain to the Fallon County Voters why you voted the way you did.

Continuity is a must. Everyone in the courthouse works for the Fallon County Voters including the Commissioners. As Americans and Fallon countians it is our Constitutional right to be able to disagree on what is right or wrong. Its what make this country work. We all have the right to voice our opinion and be heard. Agree to disagree and at the end of the day Respect what has happen that day and each other. Be up front and honest. I would like to think we all have The Betterment of Fallon County in our hearts.

I have been in Helena for the last three legislative sessions working on changing property rights laws for land owners in Eastern Montana. It’s a tough road and I have learned lot and have a lot left to learn. The progress was not as fast as we would have liked but the key is meeting legislators and getting to know them as individuals. Connections like that as Commissioner will become very valuable along with an understanding of Helena and its workings. All three Commissioners will have to be extensively involved Helena.

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A Special Improvement District has been temporarily shelved in Baker as the city officials try to adapt to the local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has paralyzed most of the country economically.

According to Mayor JoDee Pratt, the city is still trying to work with Fallon County to get some assistance both financially and with some equipment to meet current needs and repairs.

But, the problems have put the municipal budget itself also in need of repair.

“I have not been able to set up a date with them (the county). They are not able to be all together because of the COVID, we have not had time to discuss it,” she explained Monday. “That is what I have been told.”

The city is looking at holding off on the new SID for the present. “If I could get some money from the county, the amount of money I was asking for I would like to take forth and do some of the real bad spots, like the cementing at Second Street and some of the bigger projects, if we could still go forward...”

One problem the SID project had this year was

the bid the city received was too high, she explained.

“Hopefully, next year we would re-submit for bids and see if we could come up with a better bid than what we had gotten and at this time oil has just plummeted... I am sure everybody is wondering if they will survive (economically) right now.”

One method that the mayor is examining is if the needed projects could be done in smaller sections.

“I have had the engineer give me all the breakdowns on all of the projects, specifically,” she said, noting that there is a need for repairs in the area around the post office in Baker.

The mayor is hoping that could help solve the infrastructure problems, if the county could also help with the funding.

“I do not want to give up the SID, the reason for it and the boundaries have all been set and the paperwork has all been done. We have spent almost $200,000 in engineering. I did not want to spend that money if people were not interested. We kept having hearings, but no one cared.”

“Unfortunately, they did care, after the fact.”

“The county is looking at all of the papers that I gave them (the county) because we can’t talk to

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COVID forces council into basement, on phones

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In Baker, when the City Council holds its public meetings now, the people on the council have a different view than they are used to, according to Mayor JoDee Pratt.

Instead of using the Fallon County Courthouse’s normal meeting area, the meetings have been moved onto phones and into the basement of the building, according to the mayor.

Gone are the people in the seating area stepping up to the microphone to address their concerns to the council or if there is a controversial decision to be made, seeing the seating overflow into the hallway.

Gone also are some members of the council, Pratt said.

The dramatic changes have been forced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing

restrictions put in place throughout the state, she explained.

“It isn’t bad. I haven’t had a lot of complaints.

At least it is a way to communicate and people can call in. We really don’t know how many people are out there listening, but it still is kind of a nice way so that if people want to know what is going on, they can.

“The powers above - the state - said it was okay to do it this way during this time,” she explained.

The mayor said that since people could only hear the speakers that she tried to get some of the callers who wanted to speak to introduce themselves before speaking. “I tried to get people to state their name, but I am probably the worst. Most of the time, the people who did speak, I knew who they were.”

“We (the council) were all in a room six feet

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Pauline Myer, 88

Funeral Services for Pauline Myer, 88 years old of Baker, MT, were held April 22, 2020 at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Burial followed at the family lot of the Ollie Cemetery, Ollie, MT.

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apart except for the two at home on the phone, the attorney and Kevin (Dukart)... We have to get far enough away so that we are not bothering everybody and still being able to speak loud enough in the room.

“It is not perfect by any means, but it is doable,” she added. “It is a little better than it was the first time, but oh boy, I wasn’t even positive how to do it.”

But, she admits that she has gotten a little more at ease using the system for other city business meetings. “That has helped.”

Pratt said she is not sure if the phone-in city council meetings will survive after the pandemic restrictions are over.

“I would like to see more people come to the

most of the money has already been paid by the city, she said.

“But the SID would have given us back that money in our general fund. This is just going to be tough and I have mentioned to the county that if they could do anything, they could help us pay for that because our general fund will be in a lot of trouble here directly,” she said.

“We did pay for it thinking that the SID would go through and if it doesn’t, we’ll just have to figure out something else and I am not positive what yet,” the mayor added.

“We have been looking at different budget cuts.”

According to the mayor, both the city and the county have similar budgets. “We try to cut in this department and we try to cut in that department, but what it comes down to it is all just about the same amount of money every year... That is what we raise. That is what we’ve got to have.”

COVID restart The mayor is hoping that recent state imposed restrictions on businesses may be lessened soon to help the county and the city economically.

“We did have a discussion and what the governor decides will lead us into what we can do next,” she explained. “If the governor decides that we can open up by the 27th or the 30th I think that the county would be able to open parks, maybe the golf course and

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Pauline passed away at Fallon Medical Complex Nursing Home in Baker, MT on April 17, 2020.

Pauline was the daughter of Sophie and Henry Myer. Pauline grew up in and graduated from high school in Baker. Pauline was never married and had no children, but had a long friendship with Ernie Aam until he passed away in 2002.

Pauline was active with the American Lutheran church in Baker.

She was preceded in death by her parents Sophie and Henry Myer, her twin sister Kathrine Nicely, and her brothers Sam, Carl, Ray, Albert, Francis and David.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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each one individually because that is not going to get me anywhere,” she explained.

“I can talk to each one, but it doesn’t matter because if I was to talk to all three, we would have a quorum and we’d need to have a public meeting.”

“It has just really been difficult to decide anything or go forward,” she said with a sigh.

“Who knows what the economy is going to do to everybody here. I know there is quite a few people who could be out of work around here because of the pandemic and because of the oil prices.

“We will just do some projects that we are capable of and that we have the machinery for. I think the county will be on board to help us. They have a little chip-and-seal machine that we may be able to figure out a way to go forward and do a few things with it.”

“I really believe the county is going to help and step in. I think we are all in this together.”

“Everybody’s health and safety comes first. That is what we are striving for. I think that is the most important thing right now … to take care of our people, not our streets,” she said.

Facing the budget When it comes to the engineering costs,

maybe some of those things that could be opened to get people back to having something to do.

“It is going to be slow. I don’t believe it will be something that will just open up wide and get everybody back to the same life we had before,” she said.

Pratt also noted that some restaurants have the possibility of outdoor seating which could be used to meet social distancing guidelines.

That will depend on the governor and state officials, she added.

Pratt did note that neither Fallon County or the City of Baker have had a positive COVID-19 test reported yet.

The downside is many people like to hit the road and go places to shop or for other activities. “We are conditioned to do this,” she added with a slight chuckle. “That is what we do. Everybody takes off on the weekends and some of them are going to go into those battle zones.”

“Being here, we have a fear of someone bringing it (COVID) back,” she added.

“I think we are a close knit community.

We have always rallied around each other at certain times when needed,” she explained.

“Hopefully, we will all stand beside each other and take some food to the neighbors, try to keep this community alive. We have got to do something until we can all get back to work,” the mayor said.

meetings and I prefer to see who I am talking to,” she added. “But this was not set up upstairs. It was only set up in the basement so I don’t know.”

But any changes from the public seating arrangement they used to have would create an additional expense, Pratt explained. “So the city council would have to approve it. It would be more costly than they way we have always done it by just having an open meeting.”

At present, the courthouse is closed to the public, she stressed. “We are not allowed to have anybody in the courthouse.”

The new basement location was selected for the meetings because there is the phone system there which could be used. “We couldn’t open it up to the public (there) because first of all, there is no spacing. There is barely enough room for the few of us,” she said.

“But, it is a way of doing it (meetings) and it is working so far.”

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10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 23, 2010 --

30 YEARS AGO

Thirty six couples attended the 2010 Baker High School prom April 17. Rebecca Havens and Eric Hanson were crowned queen and king. . .Eight year old Kayli Merwin, daughter of John and Kristin Merwin of Mesa, AZ, will sing the National Anthem at the Diamondbacks vs.

Phillies baseball game April 25. . .Barbara Olind and Sharon Gookin attended the TEMPO (The Eastern Monana Patriot Organization) Tea Party in Glendive April 15. . .Four eighth grade students Cody Beyers, Travis Koenig, Mason Melby and Jonathan Wiseman, attended the AAU Middle School National Wrestling Duals April 1213 in Indianola, IA. They were coached by Larry Pickett, Bill Bagley and Ryan Beyers.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 28, 2000 --

American Legion Auxiliary will be selling poppies at Reynolds Supermarket May 10. . .J. K. Kinsey, area auctioneer, has started a new endeavor, Kinsey Auction Consignment Center.

The Consignment Center will be holding auctions the fourth Wednesday of every month and J. K. feels the once-a-month auction will help bring people to town. . .Last Sunday night or early Monday morning, five breakins occurred in Fallon County.

Baker Rec Center and High School, Larry’s Service Center, Western Trucking and Plevna School were all broken into. No deliberate vandalism was committed, but doors were broken. . .Baker Spartan football players Jace Schillinger and Nicholas Stevenson will be participating in the 7th annual Knights of Columbus Montana-North Dakota Badlands Bowl All-Star football game June 17 in Miles City. . .Artwork of Baker High School senior Kyle Sander is on display at Norwest Bank. . .Fallon Medical Complex received a check for $1,580 last Wednesday from the Montana State Elks Association as a donation to be applied towards the purchase of new Bili-Lite equipment. . ,Helen Schueler celebrated her 84th birthday recently. . .Russell’s Clothing is celebrating its 84th anniversary with an open house and 20 percent off storewide, April 27-29. . .Community Clean-Up Day is May 6, $1.00 paid per bag of garbage.

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Thursday, April 26, 1990 --

Plevna High School valedictorian is Michelle Gaub, daughter of Gordie and Mary Gaub. Brett Fried, son of Elmer and Norita Fried, is salutatorian. . .Andy Leischner and Lando Crawford have earned the right to participate in the Montana Special Olympics by placing in the area games in Glendive. Coaches for the boys are Coni Woods and Louetta Egland. . .Volunteers worked Friday and Saturday on clean-up projects all over town. . .Fireworks fund drive at $692.75. . .Tim and Sharon Fuchs and children are new residents in Baker. . .Jeff Greenlee of Baker is on the Casper College Livestock Judging Team. . .Bowling banquet will be held May 5 at B.J.’s Supper Club. . .Kenny Rustad, Fallon County representative for the Legacy Legislature, attended the 1990 Sixth Legacy Legislature training sessions Feb. 8-9. . .Baker band and choir attend the District Music Festival in Glendive April 20-21. This is the 22nd consecutive year the band, under the direction of Roy Wood, has earned the highest possible rating. The choir, directed by Laura Morris and Wood, also received superior ratings.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 24, 1980 --

Baker High School graduating class of 1980 is proud to announce co-valedictorians as Conlan Fried and Tracy O’Donnell. . .At the March 18 meeting of the Baker City Council, Kevin Fenner, City/County Planner, stated a road is being constructed from the east side of Baker Lake to the west side. Mr. Fenner asked if the city would contribute land it owns on the lake for a recreation area. Mayor Varner affirmed that the city intends to contribute this land. . .Pictured are Mrs. Bea Barkley and Mrs. Mildred Loehding, local Extension homemakers president and secretary-treasurer, respectively. Mrs. Evelynn Hoem is the district vice president. . .Saturday night at midnight Daylight Savings Time goes into effect. . .Baker will host District 2 High School Rodeo June 1314. . .Prom king and queen candidates include Anna Hughes, Rosanne Stauss, Renee Petersen, Ann Mueller, Donnie Wood, Dennis Wagner, Dale Thompson and Jeff Haase. . .Leon Newell was the big winner at the Montana-Dakota Utilities 21st annu-

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al bowling tourney in Glendive, April 12-13. Other winners from Baker included Tony Feisthamel, Esther Meidinger in singles, and Judy Fradenburgh and Brent Brockel in doubles. Crying towels went to Bill Bagley and Mel Rabe.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 23, 1970 --

Jeanne Huntley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Huntley, placed second in the state spelling bee held in Missoula April 18. . .Fallon County 4-H judging team has taken first place at the Glendive Spring Exposition 4-H and FFA livestock judging contest. Members of the Fallon County team are Wayne Rieger, Kathy Hersrud, Steve Rieger and Bill Almy. . .Dale R. Holmlund, son of Mrs. Gertrude L. Holmlund of Baker, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. . .Livestock Sales Barn has let its general construction bid to Joe Herbst. . .William Almy III has been accepted by the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. . .The O’Fallon Historical Society will meet for the first time in the old library building April 26. This building has been turned over to the society by the county commissioners and they hope to use it as a museum. . .Larry and Marge Cool, Dennis and Janet Hildebrand are newcomers to Baker.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, April 21, 1960 --

The Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner was held at the Legion Hall April 14 with Flace Phebus as master of ceremonies and Lee Metcalf guest speaker. . .Larry Rustad, Camilla Eilek, Sandra Bechtold, Barbara Weeks, James Kruger and Everett Lovec will attend the annual High School Week at Bozeman. . .John Ehret was killed in a highway mishap April 16. . .Funeral services for Louis Blaser will be held Friday.

In 1919 he married Cora Peabody Spriggs of Baker and he retired and moved to Baker in 1955.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, April 27, 1950 --

An explosion caused by a leaking gas pipe at the John Rambur residence moved the house askew on its foundation. . .Eastern Montana was treated to a bad spell of weather and the eastern part of town was without telephone service for three days.

. .Henry Jensen left by plane for a visit to Denmark. . .Karl and Fred Wenz have taken over the Sacony bulk station. They plan to continue farming on the side. . .Cub Scout leaders D. Morrow and Gordon Wilson reported there are 38 boys taking part in five Cub dens organized.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 25, 1940 --

Plans are now underway to hold a soap box derby to be sponsored by the Commercial Club and WPA for boys between 10 and 15 years. . .Five more boys are registered in Troop 29 Scouts Denzil R. Young, Eugene Babcock, Robert L. Holmes, Richard Russell and Edward O’Brien. . .Miss Lorentine Pleissner is now society editor for the Miles City Star. . .Eldon McLean of Baker has been hired to manage the Forsyth baseball team. . .Esmond Carey won the Banking Essay Contest given this year in the Baker High School.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 24, 1930 --

Drilling activities in Fallon County gas fields are being resumed with renewed activity, no doubt given impetus by the blowing of two wells in the Baker district, one in Cabin Creek estimated to have a volume of 20 million cubic feet and another of four and a half million cubic feet located three miles northwest of Baker. . .A new concern under the name of Thomas & Son has opened for business in Baker as a battery shop. . .Five high school students accompanied

by Miss Fern Carrick and Miss Olga Manke left for Great Falls where they will represent the local school at the state music meet. Making the trip were Miriam Baker, Fredic Bruggeman, Fern Blanchard, Myron Olson and Mildred McDonald.

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 22, 1920 --

A new Simplex moving picture machine of the latest type and a transverter are being installed in Lake Theatre as well as a fan for the ventilating system. . .There will be a basket social held for the South School eight miles west of Baker on the Yellowstone Trail. We have raised $35.50 towards a phonograph for the school.

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Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406-778-2222.

From the Bench

Justice Court

•Jason A. Claar, Bozeman, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 88/70, bond forfeited, $70, ticket issued 5/19/2019.

•Joseph Curtis Farley, Billings, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 79/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/10/2020.

•Jackson Glenn Marcotte, Bozeman, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/11/2020.

•Brett Thomas Nielsen, Westby, operating with expired registration, failure to Re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 3/11/2020.

•Crissy Jean Thompson, Gillsville, GA, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 79/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/11/2020.

City Court

•Bret Edward Bachman, Vandalia, OH, speeding, 25 MPH urban district, day, 44/25, bond forfeited $40, ticket issued 3/25/2020.

•Matthew Sidney Brower, Ekalaka, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 6/3/2018.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, negligent endangerment (substantial risk, death/ serious bodily injury), per Plea Bargain Agreement, Dismissed by Prosecution, ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/ apparent damage over $1,000, 1st offense, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $325, jail of 20 days with 20 days suspended on conditions for six months (10/14/2020), ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, fail to stop and ID self after striking unattended vehicle, 1st offense, per Plea Bar-

gain Agreement, Dismissed

by Prosecution, ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, reckless driving, 1st offense, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $225, jail of 90 days with 90 days suspended on conditions for six months (10/14/2020), ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, per Plea Bargain Agreement, Dismissed by Prosecution, ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $525, jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months (10/14/2020), loss of Driver’s License by the State of Montana, ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Kevyn Alan Johannesson, Baker, aggravated driving under the influence, 1st offense, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $1,085, restitution in the amount of $2,042.82 to Reylon Estrada, jail of 365 days with 363 days suspended on conditions for one year (4/14/2021), credit on one day given prior to sentencing/defendant to serve one day jail by 8/1/2020, attend, complete, comply and pay for the ACT/ Prime for Life Course and follow all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor, report by 8/1/2020 complete by 1/1/2021, loss of Driver’s License by the State of Montana, ticket issued 7/13/2019.

•Luke Chesterjohn Sturdy, Salt Springs, BC, speeding, 25 MPH urban district, night, 35/25, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/1/2020.

•Peter James Veal, Sturgis, SD, speeding, 25 MPH, urban district, day, 35/25, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/24/2020.

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City of Baker Clean Up Days 2020 May 1 through May 17 Baker Clean up Days will begin Friday, May 1 and continue through Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Containers will be available for City resident use near the City Shop at the west end of Milwaukee Avenue.

The City of Baker Public Works Dept. will assist those who are physically unable to haul their items from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 p.m. City working days and from 7:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, May 15.

Please call the City office at 406-778-2692 prior to leaving items on the street or avenue curbs. Residents will be responsible to dispose of their own items after that time.

Residents are encouraged to trim tree branches near the streets and alleys and dispose of at the Milwaukee Avenue site in an area so designated or at the County Container site. Other containers will be marked for disposal of certain items.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE REFUSE IN THE ALLEYS The Fallon County Container site located on Coral Creek Rd. Southeast of Baker is open every Wednesday and Saturday currently from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. starting May 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Disposal is free to all residents of Fallon County.

Montana veterans will now receive direct checks automatically

U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that Montana veterans and their beneficiaries who receive VA benefits will be receiving their direct checks automatically without having to do anything extra from the Department of Treasury. This follows Daines urging both Treasury and Veterans Affairs Departments to work together to get the direct checks to Montana veterans the fastest and most effective way possible.

“This is great news for our Montana veterans and their families who have given so much in de-

fense of this country,” Daines said. “Ensuring our veterans get these direct checks as quickly and easily as possible will help give some peace of mind during these tough times.”

On Tuesday, Senator Daines joined a group of bipartisan senators and sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs urging the agencies work together to get the nation’s veterans their direct checks in response to the Coronavirus as soon as possible.

Hunting permit drawing results now available

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

The wait is over. Hunters can now check the results of the 2020 nonresident combination and elk and deer permit drawing to see if they were successful.

To view drawing results online go to MyFWP and click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab, or login to your MyFWP account. To sign up for an account go to fwp.mt.gov/myfwp.

Applicants can also call the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ deadlines to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is May 1; and June 1 for the elk B, deer B and antelope license drawings.

NOTICE

The Fallon County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, for the business of hearing property valuation and classification appeals. Any taxpayer who disagrees with the appraised value or classification of his or her property may file an appeal with the Fallon County Tax Appeal Board within 30 days of receipt of a Notice of Classification and Appraisal or Notice to Change Valuation (assessment notice) established by the Montana Department of Revenue.

Notices will be mailed in 2020 to property owners who have had a change in value after January 1, 2020, a change in ownership, or a change in classification. Taxpayers must appeal within 30 days of receiving your Notice of Classification and Appraisal or it is not considered timely and cannot be heard. If the Taxpayer does an informal review with the Department of Revenue (AB-26) then you have more time and the 30 days starts when you receive your determination letter from the DOR. Appeal forms are available from www.mtab.mt.gov. Appeals must be filed with the County Clerk and Recorder who will notify the County Tax Appeal Board to schedule a hearing.

You may deliver to the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, MT 59313 or mail to PO Box 846-Baker, MT 59313.

For further information contact:

Brenda J. Wood, Tax Appeal Board Secretary/Clerk and Recorder

406-778-8182 or falloncc@midrivers.com

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Legal Tip of the Week

Did you know … that legal documents can go by different names?

A form that provides instruction about health care when someone is terminally ill is sometimes called a “Living Will” but can also go by other names, like an “Advanced Directive.”

Sometimes lawyers and doctors will use “Living Will” to mean a group of documents that can help you make decisions about future care in different situations. For example, a Health Care Power of Attorney can be useful at any age to allow someone to make medical decisions for you when you can’t. It’s always a good idea to ask your healthcare or legal service provider if you’re unsure about what a term means. It’s also helpful to ask about the purpose of a legal document and under which situations it will apply. Clear communication with your doctor and lawyer can save you and your family a lot of stress.

To learn more, check out our Wills & POAs section on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.

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School adapts to distance learning lessons, short-term planning

By Brad Mosher

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For Baker Superintendent Aaron Skogen, the spring semester has become defined in two week increments.

Students and teachers have transitioned to online classwork using the Google Classroom program, leaving the campus virtually empty.

The staff has used that time to work on cleaning the campus for the eventual return of students, Skogen said.

However, since the closure has been a series of extensions in two week increments, it has precluded work on any larger projects on the campus, he explained.

“There was never really an optimal time for us to say we have a whole month to get this project done or that project done.

We have only known two weeks at a time that we get two more weeks. Even though we may have been closed for six weeks, we really have only been able to plan for two weeks at a time.

“That has kind of put a damper on our ability to at least get some long term projects done as far as maintenance and construction. We haven’t really been able to take advantage of that (time).

Instead, it has been deveoted more to clean up, he said.

“We have done a great job cleaning our facilities so we are definitely on top of all those things to the extent of detailing all those things that we might not have the time to get to on a regular basis.”

“We don’t assume it can open up soon for us, but when we are only given an order that extends for two weeks we are not sure about beyond that,” the superintendent said.

“We are expecting the governor to possibly make an announcement (April 21),” the superintendent said Monday.

“With the latest closure lifting Friday (April 24), usually it is the Tuesday of that week that

he will announce whether the closure will extend for schools or not. At this point, we don’t have any inclination whether he would lift the restrictions for schools and put it back on the local school boards and local health departments to make that call... or just extend it another two weeks,” the superintendent explained.

“Another two week closure for schools would push us into May so we are kind of on standby. We have our teachers to continue to plan for long-term instruction being online. We have not gotten any guidance that it would be lifted in the meantime.

“From the higher-ups at the state, we have been instructed to plan for long term or finishing the year out online,” the superintendent stressed.

They also have been told to start brainstorming ideas for having some type of graduation for the seniors, he said. “We have so many restrictions when it comes to social distancing and stuff.

“Those are things that we are talking about and trying to plan for, but we are really on kind of standby, waiting to see what the next directive is or if some of the restrictions are going to be lessened a little bit or if we are going to be right where we are at right now,” he said.

When it comes to graduation, the superintendent said he is searching for a way to honor the seniors. “There are a lot of possibilities as to what it could or could not look like. It is definitely different. It is something we have never considered or planned for... but we’ll see how it goes,” he explained.

Distance learning The students and teachers have adapted well to the new online format required this spring, the superintendent said. “For the most part, we are using systems that are in place. Our third through twelfth grades are all using Google Classroom, so we have all of our students on the

same platform as well as our teachers.”

“In K-2, we are using a program called Seesaw to at least keep the parents and kids on a platform that we are all getting comfortable with.”

There have been some adjustments, but the superintendent stressed that there have been online meetings with the staff.

“There are video conferences where we answer questions they have,” the superintendent said.

“We share with them some of the feedback we are getting from the parents or kids. We know that it is a hard enough transition for the parents and the students, but it is an equally difficult transition for our teachers who haven’t been really trained to be online instructors yet having to move to that.”

“I think we are kind of learning and adjusting as we go,” he said.

Online advantage “We have quite a few staff members who are familiar with online platforms. Our tech director, Mr. Anderson, is phenomenal with online platforms and troubleshooting. He has done an excellent job keeping the staff in the loop and troubleshooting any issues they may be having, as well as training them up, on a need to know basis, for the applications or programs,” the superintendent said. “They reach out to him if they are having issues or they have questions about the platform in general.”

“That has definitely been a benefit for us. We are fortunate to have that. A lot of districts don’t have onsite tech support like we do. Mr. Anderson really helps us get through that.”

Recruiting The superintending also said that he has been busy working on finding new teachers to replace those who are retiring at the end of the school year.

“We have been recruiting and trying to fill those positions where the retirees are leaving,” he said, noting there have been

some changes in the methods of recruiting.

“We obviously like to have them come on the campus for interviews... but some of those interviews in the last couple of weeks have had to become video interviews. We have been reaching out and we have been advertising,” he said.

“Springtime is kind of a busy recruiting time for everybody, so it is interesting that you have all the college kids at home and the schools are still running, but online,” Skogen added. “It is just a different format. It is not the spring push to the end that we are used to seeing.”

Still, the school has been able to fill two teaching positions and one counselor at the elementary level.

“We have also filled a 7-12 Industrial Arts position. We still are looking for English and World Languages. We are just trying to see how that all fits with our current staff and what we are able to afford,” he explained.

“We still have a couple of openings left,” he said. “Hopefully, we can fill them and balance out. We are kind of just putting it together right now and see how it all comes together.”

Stable enrollment One advantage the school has is its stable enrollment, the superintendent explained. “At this time we are still waiting to see what our incoming kindergarten numbers will be. Usually, we have had our Kindergarten Roundup and Kindergarten screening as a day set aside, but we have had to move that online as well.

“We have been advertising that for the last two weeks, taking calls and trying to get our finalized numbers,” he said.

Overall, the school enrollment has been pretty consistent, Skogen explained. “The grades kind of balance themselves out.

We are hoping to stay just right where they are.”

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News from the Baker Schools

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Senior Spotlight Compassionate Name: Alissa Schell Parents/Guardians: Rick and Keri Schell

Constantly Cold Hands Name: Katie Wang Parents/Guardians: Dean and Karen Wang

Activities/hobby/work: Band, Choir, BPA, SADD, NHS, dietary aide at FMC Plans: Attend the University of North Dakota to major in psychology Words of advice to underclassman: Cherish the present; you can’t get time back once it’s gone Favorite memory from high school: Too many great ones.

Activities/hobby/work: Vollyball, Track and hunting Plans: Attend Texas A & M and major in Kinesiology Words of advice to underclassman: Never forget to sign out of Study Hall!!

Favorite memory from high school: Dropping the keycard to our motel room under the vending machine after our ice bath at State Track.

Diorama by Mason Lecoe “The diorama I made is about Ivan getting mad about the way Ruby gets treated. Ivan is making drawings to try to get Mack and Julia to free Ruby. My Diorama also shows what their domain looks like. The domain is where they live.”

Diorama by Kaydee Dyke, “This is a diorama of Ivan first seeing Ruby playing and being happy in the zoo with another young elephant. I chose this as my diorama because I think this is the most remarkable part in this novel. It is the most remarkable part in the story because Ivan kept his promise and he is happy that Ruby is finally free and she has met another elephant friend. I also made this diorama because it is my favorite part in this novel.”

Mrs. Hastig’s 4th grade class

Students in Mrs. Hastig’s 4th grade class have been busy reading.

During the first two weeks of the quarantine, they read The One and Only Ivan. After completing the book, they were able to choose two projects from a choice board to show their reading comprehension.

The choices included making a movie advertisement, new cereal

brand, comic strip, interview questions and answers from a character, diorama, illustrations for the book, writing a poem, writing an alternate ending, or creating a Google slides presentation. The students were very creative in using items.

Kayla Afrank

Kayla Afrank Taylor

“Stella in the circus while people watch her do tricks.” Illustration by Mason Lecoe Illustration by Mason Lecoe “Ivan Illustration by Mason Lecoe “Ivan telling drawing a picture for Ruby”.

Ruby a story about his childhood.”

We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.

Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana

Open between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday.

Cattle will be on feed & water and a brand inspector on site

Wed. Apr. 29- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle Wed. May 6- Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Bull Sale Wed. May 13- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle .

Wed. May 20- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle Wed. May 27- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle Wed. June 3- Regular Sale Wed. June 10- Regular Sale

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You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at 605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853 Paul Huffman Owner/Manager 605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 C & D Yards Baker, Montana 406-778-3282 Curt Williams Baker Field Rep. 406-978-2520

These little piggies stayed home, practiced social distancing and planned for retirement via web conferencing with Casey Hande LPL Financial Advisor

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News from the Plevna School

April 24, 2020

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Off-Site Educational Projects Thanks to the Plevna teachers staying in touch with their students and offering them some wonderful projects to work on as they learn, we have some photos of these projects that we would like to share with you. Parents, if you have any photos of what your chil-

dren are learning/doing while school is closed, please send them to me for the annual and newspaper. It does not necessarily have to be school book learning, but learning of any type. You can send them to your teacher or psparks@plevna.k12.mt.us. Thank you.

Notice of School Election School Dist. #12 Bus Routes The routes for Baker Public School District #12 bus routes for 2020-21 school year will be considered at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held on May 12, 2020, 6:00 PM High School Board Room.

Anyone requesting changes in the bus routes should contact Supt. Aaron Skogen at 406-778-3574

by Monday, May 11, 2020.

Notice is hereby given that the Plevna School District 55 Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, BY MAIL BALLOT. Active Electors will receive a ballot, by mail.

Inactive Electors must request a ballot from the County Election Administrator, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM- Monday- Friday.

Electors will consider the following issues at the election: One (1) Trustee to be elected for a three (3) year term.

A late registrant may obtain a ballot on election day at the following location: County Election Administrator Office located at: 10 West Fallon Avenue Baker, MT 59313 from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

36-38p ____________________________ HAY WANTED: Looking to purchase all types of HAY. Email crosswlesh@outlook.com or call 406851-1768.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: Very spacious 2007 Keystone Challenger 35CKQ 5th wheel (standard ball) RV. Four slides, brand new tires, lots of cabinet and storage space inside and out, retractable awning, winter package and hasn’t traveled much. Great for business or pleasure. NO SMOKERS AND NO PETS! Located in Ekalaka, MT. Too many options to list so call/text for details and pictures 406-853-0039.

15tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: One or two year old grass-fed steers, no hormones, pickup at ranch or can assist with transport, $1.00-$1,15/lb. Call Joe at 406-795-1019.

17-20p ____________________________ FOR SALE: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country family car with all the bells and whistles. Been in the garage, not used. Call 406-778-2770 or 406-978-2769.

17p ____________________________ FOR SALE: 16x80 mobile home, 3 bedroom, two bath.

Call 406-778-2385.

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CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS: The family of Joan Beach would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all who called and visited, sent cards, flowers, and memorials, offered words of comfort and faith, and brought food to the house.

We also want to express our sincere gratefulness to everyone for understanding and respecting the Covid-19 restrictions by sharing their thoughts, prayers and memories with us on the “Joan Beach Memorial” Facebook page.

There are not enough words to thank the wonderful staff of ALL departments of Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care. Your care and compassion gave us an additional year to enjoy our Mom. Special thanks to Pastor Scott Kiehn, Kirsten and the staff at Stevensons Funeral Home for their attentiveness to the details of Mom’s service. Your open mindedness to technology allowed Mom’s beloved family and friends to grieve with us as she went to dance in heaven.

May God Bless each and everyone of you. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever.

Adel and family Joy and family Rena, Mike and family Jean, Casey and family John, Donna and family Rob 17p

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SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of MONTANA AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT 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 1:15 p.m., local time on May 4, 2020; and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: watermain replacement, asphalt surfacing, portland cement concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, and incidentals.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the City of Baker Office in 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 City’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 rnore information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-778-2692.

Dated at Baker, Montana; this 1st Day of April 2020 s/JoDee Pratt, Mayor Baker City Council Baker, MT 59313 15-17c MNAXLP

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The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344 LEGAL NOTICE Low Income Assistance Available to Mid-Rivers Phone & Internet Customers Mid-Rivers Communications offers Lifeline low-income assistance to qualifying subscribers with discounts of $7.25 per month on phone, or $9.25 per month on qualifying Internet or bundled services. Larger discounts are available to qualifying customers on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount per qualifying household. Eligibility standards for these assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Lifeline discounts for standalone phone service are scheduled to be phased out by the FCC beginning December 1, 2019. Please contact your nearest Mid-Rivers office, call us at 1-800-452-2288, or visit www. midrivers.com/low-income-assistance.html for more information.

21c MNAXLP ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: 406-778-2422 Facsimile: 406-778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of NORA J. PRATT, Deceased Cause No. DP 2020-8 Hon. Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this first notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be mailed to Pamela G. Burkard and Floyd J. Pratt, Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

Dated this 9th day of April, 2020. s/Pamela G. Burkard s/Floyd J. Pratt

17-19c MNAXLP ____________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to change a water right in the State of Montana.

THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION TO CHANGE A WATER RIGHT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCU-

MENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http:// www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/.

OBJECTION DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2020. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, P.O. BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 1371 RIMTOP DRIVE, BILLINGS, MT 59105-1978 FAX: 406-247-4416 PHONE: 406247-4415.

Application Number: 42L 30148246 Applicant: MARVIN GOOKIN SHARON GOOKIN 3224 HWY 7 BAKER, MT 59313-9615 WATER RIGHT NUMBER(S) BEING CHANGED Water Right Type: PROVISIONAL PERMIT Water Right Number: 42L 2016-00 Priority Date: APRIL 11, 1974 Historical Consumptive Volume: 2.52 AC-FT Historical Diverted Volume: 7.00 AC-FT PAST USE OF WATER: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF RED BUTTE CREEK. THE PAST USE OF WATER WAS 7.0 AF DIVERTED VOLUME IN A RESERVOIR FOR STOCK USE OF 2.52 AF FOR 150 AU. THE RESERVOIR IS IN THE NESENE SECTION 12, T6N, R59E, AND THE PLACE OF USE IS N2SENE SECTION 12, T6N, R59E, FALLON COUNTY. PROPOSED CHANGE: (FALLON COUNTY) THE APPLICANT WILL TEMPORARILY CHANGE 1.26 AF OF WATER TO THE PURPOSE OF WATER MARKETING. THE TEMPORARY CHANGE WILL EXPIRE ON MARCH 20, 2021.

17c MNAXLP __________________________ AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of Plevna School District #55, Fallon County, Plevna, MT, has been conducted by Olness & Associates, PC, CPA’s.

The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The audit also covered the Extracurricular Fund for pupil functions which is included in the financial statements of the district.

Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that such report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the

Plevna School and that the district will send a copy of the audit to any interested person upon request.

Nicole Buerkle, District Clerk

17c MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS Fallon County hereby invites for congregate and home delivered meal bids for the elderly for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories.

Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the two parties. The following meal pattern is required: Meat or meat alternate - 3 servings, serving = 1 ounce cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, 1/2 cup beans, 1 egg; vegetables and fruit, 3 servings, vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or 1/2 cup cooked; fruit serving = 1/2 cup or 1 serving; grains - 2 servings; milk or dairy equivalent 1 serving; coffee or hot tea.

The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update.

Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site must be accessible to people with disabilities.

Bids must be received in the Council on Aging Office by 5 p.m. on May 4, 2020. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on May 5, 2020. Special consideration for the home delivered meal bid will be given for the services of a dietitian.

Fallon County and Fallon County Council On Aging reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

MTFWP is hiring seasonal AIS Watercraft Inspectors state-wide. $13.78/hour. High School Diploma or equivalency and Valid Drivers License required. Apply online at statecareers.mt.gov. __________________________________________________________________________________ 7 used mobile homes - 2010 and newer, in great shape. Call now, they won’t last long! $44,800 - Price includes delivery within 100 miles, blocked, leveled and central air conditioning.

Call Jason at (406) 855-2279

Fallon County Times Business Directory Tri-State Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-3239 Guns N Things LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT

406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net

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If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

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Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting

24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)

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Certified Professionals. Call (312) 291-9169 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com __________________________________________________________________________________ If you are reading this ad, you can see that classified advertising works! Reach over 400,000 readers in Montana and beyond to promote your product, service, event and business. To get results, contact this newspaper, or the Montana Newspaper Association at (406) 443-2850 or email stacy@mtnewspapers. com or member@mtnewspapers.com. 25 words for the small investment of $149.

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FALLON COUNTY SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Want a great summer job? Now is the time to apply! We are accepting applications for the following full-time seasonal positions: Weed Crew Hands: must be 16 years of age. Sara Berger 778-8131 Weed Crew Drivers: must be 18 years of age. Sara Berger 778-8131 Weed Lead Crew Hand: must be 18 years of age. Sara Berger 778-8131 Maintenance (formerly Parks) Crew Hands: must be 16 years of age.

Robbie Christiaens 978-2152 Closing Date: Friday, May 01, 2020 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 (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to the above Department Heads or to Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

April 24, 2020

Fallon County Times

A Sense of Community

By Daris Howard

Besides being a group of people living in the near vicinity of each other, the dictionary defines community as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” This definition has taken on a different meaning over the last six months.

Here in the farming community of Idaho where I live, the harvest season has a short window.

Equipment is running from before sunup to after sundown, and many people are involved. Lots of people who have other jobs during the rest of the year end up working on sorting crews, driving a truck, or running farm equipment. It is exhausting work.

Usually, the harvest is well underway when the first frost hits.

Then the weather warms, and everything kicks into overdrive for a couple of weeks, because all the crops need to be stored before harder frosts come and destroy them.

But this year was different.

Harvest was in full swing when the first frost hit, but that frost was followed by even harder frosts in quick succession night after night. Potatoes could not be harvested because the weather was too cold.

Generally, with the first frost, the potatoes in the ground are still be protected by the soil.

But with the continued hard frosts, the ground froze deeper and deeper, and along with it, more and more potatoes were destroyed.

When a break in the weather finally came, farmers found the top layers of potatoes were mushy and useless. Not only was the harvest seasoned now drastically shortened, but the amount of work to separate the bad potatoes from the good had exponentially increased the labor needed to harvest the potatoes that could be saved.

The wonderful people of this valley, seeing the plight of their neighbors whose livelihoods depended on that harvest, came together, most as volunteers for no pay, to help get those crops in. There were people from all walks of life-bankers, merchants, and teachers-lots of good neighbors and friends. Though

some of the harvest was lost, much of it was saved.

Now, with the epidemic, I have seen that sense of community again, but on an even wider scale. Social media groups have been formed where people can ask for help. In many of them, there are more people asking how they can help than there are those asking for help.

It was heartwarming when I saw a mother, who had sick children and needed to stay home with them, ask for someone to pick up cough medicine for her child. The response was almost immediate, with multiple offers of help. Soon the desperate mother had what she needed, but only after the caring person had gone to numerous stores to find one that had the medicine in stock.

Though I have read about places that are price gouging, I have seen the opposite. Neighbors have shared food, toilet paper, and other essential items without any thought of being repaid. And right around me, I have seen more people out mowing and taking care of the yards of elderly people to help protect them from what could be deadly for them.

I have watched those I love suffer from this illness. But I have also seen concerned family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers, join in fasting, prayer, and love for those afflicted with the virus.

I have had a chance to do some of these things myself, and I have never felt a stronger sense of community, of belonging, and being part of something greater than my own small world.

And that sense of community has spread even wider, beyond those who live close together. I have watched on social media as people have sent out words of encouragement, songs of thanksgiving, and bits of humor to brighten someone’s day, giving a feeling of oneness between us that often seems lost in today’s world.

And all that I have seen and experienced gives me great hope in humanity, that despite the hardships of the current times, we will come out of this better and more united, with a true sense of community.

Villaings n e p Hap

National Volunteer week is April Gorgeously 19-25. Superior Care Villa and garnished salmon residents would like to give a Pictured is Superior Care Villa burgers big shout out to all of our volunresident Judy Fradenburgh. “Volteers in recognition for all they unteers plant seeds of love that do. We couldn’t do it without help countless hearts to grow...” you! PicturedClassic is Superior hamburgersCare are Villa resident Laura Bruha.staple, a summertime but why not switch things up a bit next time you get the urge to fire up the grill?

This tasty salmon burger garnished with crispy toppings galore is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Daines secures $19 billion for Ag Ingredients (Makes 6 servings) For the patties:

U.S. Senator• 700 Steve Daines today announced that USDA will be g (about 1.5 lbs.) fresh salmon, chopped in assistance for farmers Directionsand ranchers hurting providing $19 billion • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro due to 1. Place onion slices in a bowl of cold from challenging market conditions the Coronavirus pandem• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley water. Set aside. ic through the •Coronavirus Food Program Part 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill Assistance 2. Mix together all the(CFAP). ingredients for of the funding •will goonions, to help producers who have 2 green sliced Montana’s cattle the patties.

Make four equal-sized • Juice of in 1 lemon patties. aside. seen a drastic decline cattle markets during theSetpandemic.

This fol• 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 3. Mix together Secretary all the ingredients for lows Daines’ request earlier this month to USDA Perdue • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs the tartar sauce. urging immediate action for Montana’s ranchers.

• 1 egg 4. On a preheated BBQ grill, cook “Montana farmers drive our economy and feed 4not • Salt and and pepper,ranchers to taste salmon patties approximately only America, but the world,” Daines said. minutes “During eachthis side. Coronavirus Toast buns on For the tartar sauce:folks of our aggrill for last minute of cooking. pandemic, the hardworking industry need immediate • 1 cup mayonnaise Perdue acted5.on Remove slices to fromimmediwater relief. I am glad Secretary my onion request • 1/2 cup relish and pat dry. ately get our cattle ag thetherelief • 1 tbsp.producers lemon juice and Montana 6. Assemble burgersI byfought placing to secure in the Coronavirus Economic Package.”

• 1 tbsp. finely diced cucumber Recovery a handful of baby spinach, a salCFAP will provide: • 1 tbsp. finely diced sweet pickles mon patty, a spoonful of tartar tbsp. garlic powder for farmers sauce and ranchers a few onion based slices on on •$16 billion •in1/2direct support and • Salt and pepper, to taste each bun. actual losses for agricultural producers impacted by lost demand and oversupply due to the pandemic in 2020.

•$3 billion in purchases of meat, dairy, and fresh produce to be distributed to food banks, community and faith based organizations, and other relief programs.

Daines worked hard to ensure the CARES Act replenished the Commodity Credit Corporation and appropriated an additional $9.5 billion for USDA to assist producers, including livestock producers, throughout this crisis.

Kick off barbecue season in style by raising a glass of this refreshing, summery cocktail.

Ingredients (For 1 cocktail) For the cocktail: • Juice of 1 lime • 1 1/2 oz. simple syrup* • 1 1/2 oz. white rum or gin • 3 oz. grapefruit juice • Sparkling wine or champagne For the garnish: • 1 grapefruit, quartered • A few fresh mint leaves * A common ingredient in cocktails, simple syrup is easy as pie to prepare: mix 1 cup of water and 1 cup of white sugar in a small saucepan, then dissolve the sugar over low heat stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Directions 1. Place a few ice cubes in a mason jar.

2. Add the first four ingredients for the cocktail to the glass and top up with sparkling wine or champagne.

3. Garnish with quartered grapefruit and fresh mint.

Beef and mushroom rolls with red wine sauce Feel like making a meal that’ll impress your guests?

Try these exquisite beef rolls drizzled with a delectable red wine sauce.

401 Wabasha Ave • Baker, MT • $299,000 Ingredients (Makes 4 servings)

Braylea Wyrick

Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Floyd Richmond. “Volunteers like you bring a little hope and leave a little sunshine everywhere they go.”

Sparkling grapefruit cocktail

For the burgers: • 1/2 red onion, sliced • 2 cups baby spinach • 6 hamburger buns

Regent Realty

This is a beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home with a 2 car attached heated garage. It features a large well maintained corner lot with underground sprinklers and a bonus shed. Upstairs boasts a large kitchen and dining area with an island as well as access into the garage and a sliding glass door to the back deck. The upper level contains the living room is open to the stairwell as well and has 2 large bedrooms and bathroom.

Downstairs has a large family room that has a gas fireplace, as well as lots of storage space, a laundry room, 2 more bedrooms and a full bath.

Due to current conditions with Covid-19, please be aware that I am able to provide a safe way to list, show and sale houses as needed. If you have any questions regarding procedures during the Covid-19 and how real estate agents are taking precautions please reach out to me.

Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Erna Losing.

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For the rolls: • 450 g (1 lb.) mushrooms • 1 large onion • 3 shallots • 2 tbsps. butter • 2 tsps. chopped fresh Italian parsley • Salt and pepper • 4 mild or spicy Italian sausages • 4 slices sandwich steak • 8 slices bacon • Fresh parsley

For the sauce: • 2 cups red wine • 1/2 cup demi-glace sauce • 2 shallots, finely chopped • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme • 2 bay leaves • 4 tbsp. cold unsalted butter • Salt and pepper, to taste

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Directions 1. Finely chop the mushrooms, onion and shallots.

2. Melt butter in a skillet placed on the BBQ grill.

Sauté onions and shallots until translucent.

Add mushrooms and cook over low heat for around 5 minutes, stirring often. Incorporate the chopped parsley at the end of the cooking time. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

3. In the same skillet, sauté sausages until golden brown on all sides. Set aside.

4. Spread one-quarter of the mushroom mix over a slice of sandwich steak. Roll around a sausage, then roll two slices of bacon over the steak. Secure with butcher’s twine or toothpicks. Repeat for the three remaining servings.

5. In the same skillet, brown the rolls on all sides and then cook, covered, for about 10 minutes.

Set aside.

6. In the same skillet, sauté the shallots for the sauce. Deglaze with the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

7. Add the demi-glace sauce, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.

8. Filter the mixture using a fine strainer and discard any remaining solids, keeping only the liquid portion.

9. Pour liquid into a small preheated saucepan and gently add the cold butter. Stir constantly until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

10. Cut each roll into three slices. Arrange slices on the plate. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with parsley.

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