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Easter Egg Hunt posponed

The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Gamma Beta Sorority that was scheduled for Saturday, April 11 has been postponed.

Fallon County COVID-19 Relief Fund TC Energy S.M.A.R.T is a local nonprofit organization focused on supporting local economic and community development as well as downtown revitalization. In years previous, S.M.A.R.T. had the opportunity to serve the town of Baker after experiencing a disaster; S.M.A.R.T successfully administered a Tornado Relief Fund in 2016 and 2017 to assist those most impacted by the tornado that touched down in Baker the summer of 2016.

In serving the community again, S.M.A.R.T. has established a Fallon County COVID-19 Relief Fund at Bank of Baker in coordination with the Fallon County DES office and Senior Center. The relief fund is a way to serve our communities here in Fallon County that is directly related to supporting economic stability and development, especially for those individuals, families and businesses that are experiencing economic injury (loss of income, revenue, etc.) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Seth Kendall, a local community member, has stepped forward and offered his time and support to this endeavor. He and the S.M.A.R.T. Director Shanny Spang Gion, have been working jointly to promote and define an opportunity for citizens and businesses to come together with the common goal of helping our neighbors. We all know that with the introduction of the virus that causes COVID-19 disease and the collapse of oil prices, our community has been

hit hard. Times are tough for everyone right now but those of us fortunate enough to continue receiving an income need to band together and reach out to and assist our hurting community.

The idea is simple yet could impact more people than you know. 100% of the donations received will be used to benefit Fallon County in this time of need. While the donations received can take many forms, there are a few strategies that will be employed.

For instance, a family having difficulty paying for essentials for their children (clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc.) may request support from the Relief Fund who then works with a local retailer to ensure funds spent from the Relief Fund are spent locally, with a local business. Or, if a family is struggling to make critical repairs to their home (i.e. furnace or plumbing), the vision is to assist that family with support through the Relief Fund provided that a local merchant/business is asked to do perform the repair. In this manner, we are seeking to assist both families and local businesses at the same time. Overall, the idea is to empower people to shop at and utilize local businesses to provide some form of economic support while also helping improve the overall health and well-being of our youth and community.

Any donation given will be given out under the discretion of S.M.A.R.T. to a local family who will then use funds to directly

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impact a local business. In this way we are helping not only the individual but also the economic health of our local businesses.

Any donation made is also tax deductible because S.M.A.R.T. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Let’s band together in these times and give what we can. Let’s show our family and friends that we care about each other and will not allow our neighbors to go without basic needs. No donation is too small and the longer this economic downturn lasts the more money will be needed to keep our community afloat.

Donations can be taken into the Bank of Baker or to set up a drop off time with Shanny please call 406-599-1007 to reach her.

Another option is that Seth Kendall would also be able to pick up checks from folks as long as they are made out to S.M.A.R.T. It’s time to rise as not just a group of people or strangers, but as family and friends who care about one another. We need each other more now than in recent memory. Let’s band together and support one another. We can get through this…together!

Thanks for your support!

Sincerely, S.M.A.R.T Board of Directors, S.M.A.R.T. Director Shanny Spang Gion, and Seth Kendall

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Wells Fargo ATM, signage disappears as building changes hands

By Brad Mosher

bmosher@countrymedia.net

It was a case of going.... going...gone.

Wells Fargo closed the branch months ago.

The bank's Automated Teller Machine (ATM) near the Main Street door was left behind.

Until earlier this week when Wells Fargo decided to remove it.

Then both the exterior signs and the ATM were removed by contractors Tuesday, according to the new owner of the building.

According to Jade Boggs, the new owner of the building, he will soon be moving his Insurance Store from across the street into the building.

With the closure of the bank branch in Baker, the nearest branch is in Bowman, approximately 50 miles east in southern North Dakota. That branch is currently open Tuesdays and Thursdays at the drive-thru window because of the COVID-19 pandemic and executive orders by the state's governor. The nearest Montana Wells Fargo Bank branches are in Sidney and Forsyth.

The current Insurance Store location

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across the street has about the same square footage, but it is a long and narrow location, Boggs said. The new location will offer better working conditions in the more rectangular format and even has several off-street parking spots his employees can use.

Both buildings have a long history. “This one is 1910,” Boggs said, referring to the current location of the Insurance Store. “Across the street, there was an original building and then it was added on to in the late 1970s, so technically, there is an older portion to that (Wells Fargo) building... and a newer portion to it.

“When you are inside the building you can kind of tell what is the old structure versus what is the new. The way the buildings are designed I am not picking up any more square footage, it (the new location) is just more of a square space. I will be able to see all of my staff members,” he explained. “It will be more inviting in the new space.”

There will also be another advantage to the Wells Fargo building, Boggs explained. He said they have had to take files and file cabinets upstairs for storage. In the new location, the storage is mainly on the same floor.

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There were no posted signs in the ATM area announcing the move, but the screen would display a message. “It basically had a warning, but didn't have a specific date... but it did say the ATM would be removed in the near future,” Boggs said. “That was only on there for about two weeks.”

Boggs bought the family business in 2016 from his father. “Prior to that, my dad had owned the business since the 1980s.”

Eventually, he plans to sell the Insurance Store current location after moving the business. “I would say that (the move would be completed) by July 1,” he said. There is already a potential buyer. “They are looking to do a complete renovation of the building.”

The recent pandemic should not have too much impact, Boggs said. “We have time, fortunately for me, we are not forced to move at this time. I am basically sitting on two buildings here so I can get the old Wells Fargo building ready to go one day and just close the doors here (at 102 South Main Street). It is a turnkey and we are ready to go over there (24 South Main Street) with no hiccups,” he explained.

announces start of Keystone pipeline TC Energy announced March 31, a final decision to build the Keystone XL Pipeline Project.

According to Montana Sen. Steve Daines, the pipeline will be a huge boost for Montana’s and the United States’ energy economy, bringing in approximately $8 billion as well as providing new job opportunities for Montanans.

“This is great news for Montana jobs and for our nation’s energy security,” Daines said.

“Construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will create good paying jobs for working Montanans in our energy and construction sectors. I look forward to seeing this important project completed,” the senator said in a release.

Sen. Daines has actively supported construction of the Keystone Pipeline throughout the process.

According to a statement released by the company, it will be an economic boon to Montana.

“We appreciate the ongoing backing of landowners, customers, Indigenous groups and numerous partners in the U.S. and Canada who helped us secure project support and key regulatory approvals as this important energy infrastructure project is poised to put thousands of people to work, generate substantial economic benefits and strengthen the continent’s energy security,” said Russ Girling, TC Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “In addition, we thank U.S. President Donald Trump and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney as well as many government officials across North America for their advocacy without which, individually and collectively, this Project could not have advanced.”

In the release, the company explained that the Keystone XL will be 1,210-miles (1,947-kilometres) in length, and will be capable of safely delivering 830,000 barrels per day (Bbl/ day) of crude oil from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska where it will connect with TC Energy’s existing facilities to reach U.S. Gulf Coast refiners to meet critical needs for transportation fuel and useful manufactured products. With pre-construction activities underway, the pipeline is expected to enter service in 2023.

“During construction, we

will continue to take guidance from all levels of government and health authorities to determine the most proactive and responsible actions in order to ensure the safety of our crews and community members during the current COVID-19 situation.

Construction will advance only after every consideration for the health and safety of our people, their families and of those in the surrounding communities has been taken into account,” said Girling.

The Project is underpinned by new 20-year transportation service agreements for 575,000 Bbl/day with a group of strong, credit-worthy counterparties which are expected to generate approximately US$1.3 billion of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) on an annual basis.

In addition, once the Project is in service, current contracts for 115,000 Bbl/day from Hardisty to the U.S. Gulf Coast on the existing Keystone line will shift to the new facilities under renewed 20-year contracts. Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the agreements, 50 per cent of any difference between the estimated capital cost and final cost of the Project are subject to a sharing mechanism and will be reflected in the pipeline tolls.

As part of the funding plan, the Government of Alberta has agreed to invest approximately US$1.1 billion as equity in the Project, which substantially covers planned construction costs through the end of 2020.

The remaining capital investment of approximately US$6.9 billion is expected to be largely made in 2021 and 2022 and funded through the combination of a US$4.2 billion project level credit facility to be fully guaranteed by the Government of Alberta and a US$2.7 billion investment by TC Energy.

“Strong commercial and financial support positions us to prudently build and fund the Project, along with our existing $30 billion secured capital program, in a manner that is consistent with maintaining our strong financial position and credit metrics,” added Girling. “Once completed, approximately 98 per cent of the Company’s consolidated EBITDA is expected to come from regulated or longterm contracted assets.”

Baker Public Schools Announcement We would like to announce that we will CONTINUE offering FREE meals to all kids for the duration of school closure. We encourage all children to please come and grab a meal-to-go at the Longfellow cafeteria. Monday's breakfast will be available from 7:30 a.m.--8:30 a.m. (on Monday) all other breakfast meals will be served to-go with lunch daily (Monday--Friday) from 11:00 a.m.--12:30 p.m.

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Business closures and or hours changes/cancelled or delayed announcements •The American Legion in Baker will be closed for at least the next two weeks.

•Baker Ace Hardware will remain open regular hours. They are willing to shop for you over-the-phone, process an over-the-phone payment, and do sameday delivery of your products (within a ten mile radius). 406-778-3359 •Baker Bowling Center will be CLOSED to the public until further notice. Take out and curbside pickup will be available Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. 406-778-2788 •Baker Club has curbside pickup.

Check out their menu on their Facebook page. 406-778-2412 •Baker Furniture Baker Furniture will be limiting access to their show room.

In Baker, the original store entrance with the single door will remain open.

All other entrances will remain locked.

We will be limiting access to our showroom to 1-2 people at a time. 406-7783618 •Baker Rexall Drug is requiring all customers to stop at the front counter upon entering the store, at which point all requests can be made to a cashier who will retrieve your items for purchase. This includes the pharmacy, which remains open. You may call in advance. Delivery is also available upon request. 406-778-2214 •The Bank of Baker lobby is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. The drive-thru window will operate normal hours, weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The bank will waive fees for taking cash out of any ATM. •The Beauty Bar is closed temporarily. Appointments can be rescheduled for a later date by calling 406-778-2015 or 406-460-1319. Any hair care products can still be ordered and delivered to your door by calling Dani.

•The Big Game Casino & Tavern is open for curbside pick up, to go orders, and delivery from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5

p.m.-8 p.m. all seven days of the week.

Call 406-778-2050 for orders. Check their Facebook page for menu and online ordering options.

•The Box will be serving orders through their drive through. Stop by, call in or order online. 406-778-3731 •Cabin Creek Cafe is available for take-out Tuesday thru Saturday from 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Call in your orders at 406-778-2202. Check out their menu on their Facebook page.

•The Corner Bar is open from 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. for take out and delivery services. They have online ordering on the MobileBytes app and now offer in-town delivery. Call 406-778-3278 and check out their Facebook page for menu and on-line ordering instructions.

•Fallon/Carter County Entension will help anyone that needs help with technology to see and talk with family and family. Call 208-390-7801 or email michael.millward@montana.edu.

•The Fallon County Council on Aging will not be transporting any passengers until further notice. They CAN, however, pick up groceries, prescriptions, mail, etc. and deliver them to you.

406-778-3595 •Fallon County Health Department if you need groceries, prescriptions, mail, etc. picked up - call them! They have people who would love to help keep as many people home as possible! 406778-2824, preferably between 8 a.m. -5 p.m., but if it’s an urgent need they are happy to help anytime!

•The FMC Community Clinic will be locking all outside doors with the exception to the Community Clinic main entry, which will be open from 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m., and the ER entry, which will be open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. The ER video call system will be in place after hours. Please call 406-778-3331 for more information.

•The Fallon Medical Complex hos-

pital and Long Term Care are closed to visitors at this time. If you already have an appointment in Physical Therapy, call ahead before arrival at 4067783331.

•Fallon County Parks are closed to the public.

•Farmer’s Union Cenex front doors on the west side by the diesel island will be locked, they ask that you use the east doors. There will be an employee in the entryway at all times letting a limit of five people in at a time. Curbside service is available for food and if you’d like to have items picked up for you or delivered call 406-778-2519.

•Getim Here will only be serving orders through their drive through. Phone orders and drive ups only will be accepted. 406-778-2820 •Grasslands Federal Credit Union in Baker will have reduced business hours from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. until further notice.

Use mobile banking, ATM’s and night deposit slots for transactions, whenever possible. 406-778-2920 •Griffith Rental will continue business as usual.

•Heiser’s Bar & Casino is open for pick-up from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday either by using their MobileBytes app, or by calling 406-778-2001. They also have take-nbake pizzas available, and all payments can be made through the mobilebytes app.

•J & A Mini Store will be making homemade breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches as always. Monday through Friday 4:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Special orders and curbside pickup is available call 406-891-2436 or 778-2411 •J & M Lumber will remain open regular hours. They will make local deliveries, and will take orders and payments over the phone. 406-778-2030 •Lakeview Country Club is closed

to the public until April 10. The golf course will remain open until further notice.

•The Lucky Chinese Cafe will only accept to go orders. 406-778-3870 •Mid Rivers Communications business offices will be closed to the public, payment drop box will be available. In addition, technicians will not be entering homes. Customer service lines are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 406-778-2812 •Mom’s Laundry is still open and keeping the public area as clean as they possibly can. They are not doing pressing this week and not accepting personal laundry drop off at this time, but still allowing for commercial drop off. Attendant hours are now 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 406778-3388 •OS Brew Pub is available 5-10 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday for curbside pick up Call 406-778-6722, or leave a message and they will contact you when your order is ready. They are also working on home delivery options.

•Plevna Bar & Grill has curb side orders available 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8p.m. 406-772-5847 •Prairie Rose Classics Museum will be closed until April 2.

•Rachel’s Accounting Service is following Governors policy and are going to be working behind locked doors. If you need anything or have any questions please call 406-778-3189 or 406978-3190.

•Reynolds Market is open regular hours, subject to change daily, the first hours of the day are set aside for at-risk shoppers (over 60, pregnant, underlying health issues, etc.). They ask everyone else to please delay their shopping until after 9 a.m. In addition, grocery delivery is available either through Reynolds or through other Fallon County organiza-

tions. Curbside pickup will be available every day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 406-778-3816 •Rolling Rubber will be operating at normal business hours, 7:30 a.m.5 p.m. They will offer valet service of pickup and delivery for those wanting to minimize their contact in the store.460-778-3675 •Russell’s Clothing will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. Weekly hours will be in the morning only. 406-778-2427 •The Sagebrush Inn is open with limited check-in and check-out hours. Contact the motel for check-in directions.

406-778-3341 •Sew What Custom Embroidery. The Governor has decided we are a non-essential business and therefore fall under the mandatory closure. In an effort to be compliant but still meet the needs of our customers - please call us, we are still here to serve you. 406-778-3700 •Scissor Wizard will be closed until further notice. 406-778-2532 •Simply Chic will be closed until further notice. 406-778-2224 •Spiffy’s Mobile 1 Lube Express and Wash will continue to be open but by appointments only and with a significantly reduced staff. Hours will be from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. They are available for pickup and delivery. Car washes will remain open. 406-778-2479 •Spirits Plus will now offer curbside pickup with proper photo ID for anyone that does not want to come into the store. Call in your order and it will be ready for you. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

406-778-3623 •Thee Garage Bar & Steakhouse is open for curbside pickup. Call in your orders, hours will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. each day. 406-778-2065 •Willow Day Spa will be close until further notice. 406-480-5745

Governor Bullock directs 14-day Stevenson Funeral Home quarantine for travelers arriving update in Montana from another state or country Governor Steve Bullock today (March 30) directed that travelers arriving from another state or country to Montana for non-work-related purposes undergo a 14-day self-quarantine. The Directive follows the governor’s prior travel advisory and last week’s Stay at Home Directive.

“While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home,” said Governor Bullock. “This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19.”

“As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quar-

antine for 14 days,” continued Governor Bullock.

The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes. It requires a self-quarantine for 14 days, or the duration of a non-work trip to Montana - whichever is shorter. The Directive also instructs the Montana Department of Commerce to advise vacation listing and rental sites that they must notify potential out-of-state renters about the quarantine requirement. Health care workers are excluded from the Directive.

Further, the Directive authorizes the Montana National Guard to conduct temperature checks at Montana airports and rail stations and screen for potential exposure history for travelers arriving in Montana from another state or country.

Stevenson Funeral Home is committed to keeping the community safe as they continue to celebrate the lives of those we love. They want to assure you that they are available to take care of you 24 hours a day.

To better protect the families they serve, they are limiting access to the funeral homes at this time.

Facilities are available to the families who are currently arranging or attending private services. They recommend to everyone to stay home during this time and call if assistance is needed. They are available for appointments via phone or e-mail.

They appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented time. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact at 701-483-7900. Together, we will support one another, showing yet again the strength and resolve of our wonderful community.

National park warning

Social distancing means avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately six feet) from others when possible. While we’re at it, let’s remember to keep it 300 feet or more for larger wildlife.

As services are limited, the National Park Service continues to urge visitors to: •Check park websites for the most up to date information regarding access.

•Pack out everything you bring into a park and always practice Leave No Trace principles.

•Park only in designated areas. Follow park regulations.

•If you encounter a crowded trail-head or overlook, you’re not practicing safe social distancing. Go elsewhere.

•If waving to your friend from six feet away, you’re doing it right. If you’re waving while standing next to a moose, you’re not.

Visit nps.gov/coronavirus to learn more. #SocialDistancing #KeepWildlifeWild

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10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 2, 2010 --

Law enforcement officers were called to a private residence March 27. Officers found a teenage boy with a single gunshot wound to the head. Thirteen year old Ryhan Schmidt was transported by ambulance to Fallon Medical Hospital where he died of his injuries. A benefit account has been established at the Bank of Baker for the family of Ryhan Schmidt. . . The Baker Jam had another successful tournament - 35 teams competed. . .A fire was reported March 25 in a pole barn located at the Deb Ranum residence north of Baker.

The building was a total loss and an adjacent building sustained some damage as well. . .Lauren Wang is pictured with fruit she sold during the annual 4-H Fruit Sales. Lauren was the top seller by selling 67 boxes of fruit, 57 boxes of beef sticks and 27 boxes of string cheese.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 7, 2000 --

Royalty crowned at the Plevna Prom 2000 was king Brian Rowe, son of Doug and Donna Rowe, and queen Brea MacKay, daughter of Donald and Laurie MacKay. . .King of the Baker High School prom is Derrick Enos, son of Pete and Cindy. . .Charity Enos was crowned queen. She is the daughter of Mark and Sue. . .Picture: Robert Singer and Carole O’Donnell were recognized for their personal achievement in accumulating unused sick leave hours. Robert received an award pin in recognition of his 2,500 hours of unused sick leave from the Postal Service. Carole received an award pin in recognition of her 500 hours of unused sick leave from the Postal Service. . .Census questionnaires have been delivered to 115 million households throughout the nation and now the Census Bureau is urging all people living in the United States to complete the their forms and mail them in. . .Knights of Columbus Youth Basketball Tournament will be held April 8 at the Baker High School and Longfellow gyms. . .Baker music students will be at, the District Music Festival April 7-8 in Glendive. Plevna music students will be at their District Music Festival in Miles City April 7-8.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, April 5, 1990 --

High temperature March 31 was 71 degrees. . .Rolph Tunby of Plevna, life-long resident of Fallon County, filed as a candidate for state representative. . .Lorna Bennett and Tim Howe were elected prom royalty. . .Katrina Rusley of the Baker FFA has been nominated and is expected to receive the highest degree awarded by the Montana FFA Association, the State FFA

Degree. Katrina is the daughter of Wilma and Robert Rusley. . .Unofficial results of the school election: Gary Wade and Delbert Schweigert elected to the board of trustees; elementary levy passed and high school levy was defeated. . .A permanent memorial is to be placed in the lobby of the Longfellow School to honor Emil Yirka who taught sixth grade in Baker for 19 years. . .Frank Gonsioroski celebrated his 80th birthday March 22. . .A co-ed wallyball tourney was held March 25. The team captained by Pat Harrison garnered first place. Members of the team were Paul Berger, Pat Harrison, Jenny Hughes and Joyce Johnson. . .1990 census takers report that local folks are very responsive and friendly. . .Fallon County Times is hosting an egg decorating contest.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 3, 1980 --

Pictured are Scoutmaster Rudy Rudolph and Tom Breitbach with his Eagle Scout award. Tom is the fifth Breitbach to receive the honored award. . .The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a meeting with Ron Marlenee to discuss the Ekalaka-Alzada road April 9 in the Blue Room. . .John and DeeDee Geving have bought the Baker Cleaners from Harold Lund. . .A total of 427 votes were cast for school board members. Winning a one year term was Mike Krieger. For a three year term was Everett Knipp and Vic Uttke. Both mill levies also passed. . .Grand prize winners in the grade school Science Fair were Dean Wang, Tim Barth, Tony Stark, Brenda Bechtold and Sandy Madler. . . Shirley Sieler, age 44, passed away at her home in Sacramento. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdy Carlson. . . New officers for the year for the Lions Club are: president Al Fradenburgh, first vice president Tom McGonigal, second vice president Ron Meredith, secretary Everett Bowland, treasurer Matt Helfrich, Lion Tamer Gordon Olson, Tail Twister Fred Williams.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 2, 1970 --

Stubby is an opposum that showed up on the Alex Collie ranch west of Willard just before Christmas looking for easy pickings. The Collies have had this rare pet ever since. . .Newcomers to the area are Dan Sheehan and his wife Ann and children Cheryll, Theresa and Sandra. . .Filing for county commissioner are Leon Rieger, Henry Bohle and Christ Lang on the Republican ticket and Jake Ehret on the Democratic ticket. For Clerk and Recorder are Bea Atkinson, incumbent; Ida Wild, Republican; and Marine Helgerson, Democrat. Diana Gill has filed for County Treasurer. Assessor has Kenny Wash and Curt Huether

for the Democrats and Edmund Freier on the Republican ballot.

Lucille Riley has filed for Superintendent of Schools; Terrence Cameron for Sheriff; Denzil Young for County Attorney; and Russ Culver for City Administrator. . . Howard Breitbach receives farmers degree, an honorary degree from the FFA board of trustees. . .Ed Wilson is the new Penney’s manager. . .Edgar Justesen and Ashley Stanhope have filed for positions on the school board.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, March 31, 1960 --

This April Fool’s joke is on you. Effective April 1 your telephone bill is going to go up from 25 cents to $4 a month, depending upon what type of phone service you receive. . .Mrs. Arthur Kuehn announced this week that she has taken in her son, Tom Eilek, as a partner in the business. . .Bud Hoenke is the new head of the Fallon County Creamery. . .Two prostitutes are being held in jail after a Friday night raid on the Baker Hotel. . .Kovash, Inc. of Dickinson is the successful bidder for the curb and gutter project for the City of Baker.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, April 6, 1950 --

Vic North and Roy McClain were re-elected school trustees in District 12 at Saturday’s election. . .Rex Flint was appointed a fair board member by the board of commissioners due to the resignation of R. H. Robinson who moved to Worland, WY. . .A new switchboard section of 80 lines has been opened and will permit more ease and speed in taking care of local calls, reports R. E. Vogelsang, manager of the local office. . .Supt. Stiles represented Plevna at the 27th M.E.A. delegation in Helena last weekend.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 4, 1940 --

Mantoux test for TB reaction will be conducted again in Fallon County High School under the sponsorship of the Baker Woman’s Club and under the direction of the State Tuberculosis Association. . .Mrs. W. Eilek was named president of the Baker Woman’s Club with assisting officers Mrs. C. F. Hogeboom, Mrs. Fredric Bruggeman, Mrs. B. A. Johnson, Mrs. A. L. Eckes, Mrs. K. R. Pleissner and Mrs. G. B. Guldseth. . .R. H. Robinson and M. V. North are the two trustees running for office at the

annual school election April 6 . . .Under the sponsorship of the Lutheran Ladies Aid of Ollie, a group will appear in Baker tonight to present a two act play entitled “Kidnapping Betty”.

The cast includes Mrs. Albert Sherva, Mrs. Norman Rost, Mrs. Fay Shepherd and Rev. G. B. Guldseth.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 3, 1930 --

To take over the practice of Dr. G. A King will be Dr. C. C. Lull, until recently of Topeka, KS. He arrived in Baker Thursday and is now in Dr. King’s office in the Baker National Bank building.

He has taken up residence in the Baker Hotel. . .A deal was consummated in Baker this week when Vaughn Ragsdale Co., who operate 21 stores in four states, became the new owners of the stock and fixtures of Wier’s Co. Golden Rule Store located on Montana Avenue. . .Seven high school seniors received their “B” emblems at the annual lettermen’s banquet in the community hall. The honor men include Eddie Flasted, Wesley Livingston, Joe Micka, George Hoag, Milton Duppler, Ray Moline, and Harry Schorsch. . .Representing Baker High School in the district oratorical contest Friday evening at Miles City will be Miss Mildred McDonald. . .The interior of the Economy Grocery is considerably improved by the building of a display room and an office in the west part of the store

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 1, 1920 --

At a large and exceptionally well attended baseball meeting held at the athletic club rooms Tuesday even- ing, Baker was assured of a baseball team for the coming season. Lloyd Owen was elected temporary chairman; L. W. Busch, manager, G. J. Silvernale, treasurer; and H. M. Gilbert, field captain. . .“The Arrival of Kitty,” a three act farce, given by the Baker High School football team was presented at the Lake Theatre Wednesday evening and was greeted by a large crowd. The cast included Jeanette Price, Mariam Mohr, Helen Owen, Violet Moline, Roger Silvernale, Chauncey Biffle, Ward Grant, Henry Zook and Lester Trout. . .L. W. Busch received appointment at a dollar a year as vocational advisor for Fallon County. He will act under the supervision of the Federal Board for vocational training of disabled soldiers.

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Self-responding to the 2020 Census is Stantons to be inducted into MCA more important than ever for Montana Hall of Fame Dan and Rob Stanton will join their brother, Jim Stanton (2013) as they are inducted into the Montana Coaches Association hall of fame this summer.

Nine new members will be inducted in the ceremony in Great Falls.

•Dan Stanton (posthumously), coached for 25 years in Miles City in football, basketball and track and field. The Cowboys football team won two Class A state championships in that time.

•Rob Stanton has coached for 27 years, nine years at Miles City and 18 at Billings West. His teams have won seven boys track and field titles and two girls track championships, as well as a football state championship Dan was a 1986 Baker High graduate and Rob graduated from BHS in 1988.

Respond at my2020census.gov or 1-844330-2020 All Montanans can now fill out their 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail - even without receiving an official invitation to participate. The 2020 Census is available to fill out now online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 1-844-330-2020, or via mail if a household has received a paper questionnaire.

With the U.S. Census Bureau suspending all field operations across the nation due to COVID-19, it is critical that Montanans self-respond to the 2020 Census questionnaire, even if the household has not received their 12-digit Census ID code.

In Montana, more than 35 percent of homes do not receive mail at a traditional household address, which leaves many

Montanans at risk of being undercounted because the U.S. Census Bureau does not mail to post office boxes or rural route addresses.

The U.S. Census Bureau will not be in contact with these households until they restart their door-to-door operations. This means a large portion of Montana will not receive U.S. Census Bureau communication or reminders to fill out their form until much later than planned.

Montanans who have not received their Census ID can simply start the online questionnaire and then select the option “If you do not have a Census ID, click here” or call in their response. This option will ask one additional question about where a respondent will be on April 1, 2020 and then participants will be able to fill out the remainder of their form.

The live self-response rate map, which the U.S. Census Bureau updates daily, shows Montana as one of the states with the lowest self-response rates. This is due in-part to the large share of P.O. boxes and rural route addresses in Montana.

Counting everyone in Montana is critical because it determines the state’s share of federal funding over the next decade, it shapes local voting districts, and it determines whether Montana will get another representative in Congress.

Montana receives an estimated $2 billion in federal funds each year based on Census data. For every Montana resident counted, a Census study estimates the state will receive $20,000 over the decade for things like schools, healthcare and highways.

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eat, which brings me to another unexpected plus from all these challenges.

Donna taught the children to cook from the time they were young, but since Elli was graduating this year, Donna insisted Elli plan full meals. With our other children, the semester they were graduating, they were assigned to do one meal each week with their mother’s help. But Elli chose instead to take a cooking class at school. She would come home and tell us all about the tasty things she had made, and I felt left out.

But now, since schools are closed, she cannot cook there anymore. But just because the students are not going to their schools does not mean the education process has ended. The teachers send out assignments that the students must do at home. And you guessed it - Elli has to cook.

Her cooking assignments are not just once per week. Each week she must make up to three different dishes. She has made some delicious meals. One night she made some incredible chicken enchiladas. Another night I came home to the tantalizing smell of Chicken Alfredo. She has made desserts and main dishes, lunches and dinners, and evening snacks. And, of course, as part of the class, she needs someone to test her creations and give feedback.

That is where I come in. I am good at tasting things. And everything Elli made was delicious. A downside is my weight has been going up. However, we started praying and fasting regularly for those who have gotten sick, and that has helped with the weight issue.

I have been watching the goodness of people helping each other and sharing what they have. I’m not good at too many things, but I have shared extra toilet paper and helped where I could. I have seen others share food, encouragement and service of all kinds. I envision that just like most hard things, we will emerge from this trial a better, kinder and more united people.

And that will be the greatest silver lining of all.

Parenting children during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Tips for Parents

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This is an unprecedented time in our world and, understandably, there are many questions and concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The shut down of schools, business establishments, and restaurants combined with social distancing, and self quarantine have resulted in major changes to how we navigate our daily lives.

Families with children of all ages are impacted by these changes. Parents are creatively looking to adapt to new routines to support their children while seeking to establish responsibility, peace, and joy in the household. The balancing act can bring both rewards and challenges.

Staying at home and following the directives from government officials is important. We all need to find safe and meaningful ways to support our children, one another, and seek self care. Here are some tips to help.

Tips for family and self care while home: •Do frequent hand washing with soap and water. When not available use hand sanitizer.

•Wash or clean incoming groceries before bringing them into your home.

•Wipe down common household surfaces

that are used frequently, such as the kitchen counters, dining table, door knobs, refrigerator handles, bathroom counters, faucet handles, and other surfaces.

•Create a calm tone in your home. Adults should strive to be self aware. Anxiety may be high for adults in the home, but it is important to provide reassurance and calm to your children - they are watching and listening to how you respond to this crisis.

•Check in with your loved ones and talk with your children about their thoughts and feelings. For younger children, follow their lead. Be honest and use appropriate talk.

Limit child viewing of daily news broadcasts. For older children, be honest and have age appropriate discussions. Validate their concerns while providing reassurance and understanding for their feelings.

•Maintain routines as much as possible.

Young children especially will need structure that replicates a school week. Make time for snacks and movement breaks.

•Give daily, positive affirmations and encourage family members. This might be as simple as saying, “Wow, you are doing great at sharing the game with your sister” or “Thanks for being helpful by clearing off the table” or “You were so responsible with your online assignment.”

•Offer healthy and nutritious snacks and

meals.

•Use the time at home to engage in activities with your family - such as board games, baking, puzzles, home projects, book discussions, arts and crafts, jam sessions, home recitals, dance and exercise workouts, yoga, barbecue, cookout, front porch picnics, and more.

•Set boundaries. Give yourself permission for some quiet time/space during the course of the day. For many parents or guardians, that might mean getting up before everyone else, or having a quiet time to pray, meditate, or do breathing exercises.

•Encourage family chores that are age-appropriate for everyone in the family. Offer praise for completed chores and talk about how everyone is working together.

•Set intentions and realistic expectations for yourself. One way to do that is to write down what you intend to accomplish for the day.

•Exercise self-compassion. Be kind to yourself during this time of challenges.

The gratitude for the commitment and compassion of first responders and health care providers is beyond measure. Thoughtful expressions of kindness from friends and neighbors within our communities continues to reflect humanity at its best.

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The Montana Department of Revenue is warning all Montanans to watch out for scams related to the recently announced federal stimulus package.

With recent news of direct payments to Americans based on their 2018 or 2019 tax information, scammers are already contacting individuals, and especially tax preparers, by phone, email, and text, trying to solicit personal, financial and tax information that can be used for identity theft and financial fraud.

“It’s tragic that even during a national crisis, criminals are taking advantage of fear and uncertainty to try to steal from hard-working people and the professional tax preparers they trust with their financial information,” said Gene Walborn, director of the Montana Department of Revenue. “I urge everyone to be vigilant with their information and check with authorities if they get inquiries about their personal data.”

A typical scam might involve language such as, “In order to receive your/your client’s stimulus payment via direct deposit, we need you to confirm the banking information.” It might also include a link to website where the taxpayer is encouraged to leave personal financial information.

Especially troubling is that tax preparers, with access to large volumes of personal information, have already been targeted.

Extensions in the deadlines to July 15 for federal and Montana individual income tax filing and payments are also adding to the opportunity for scammers. The department advises Montana taxpayers to file their taxes as soon as possible, and to file electronically, to narrow the opportunity for fraudulent activity related to their information.

Montanans should visit MTRevenue.gov/fraud and www.irs.gov for more information.

Montanans who receive a suspicious call from someone claiming to be with the Montana Department of Revenue should contact the department at MTRevenue.gov/contact to verify the source. Neither the department nor the IRS will call taxpayers asking for personal information such as Social Security Numbers or banking information.

The Montana Department of Revenue will continue working with the IRS and local tax preparers to detect and stop fraud, and will continue to notify the public as new kinds of fraud appear.

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Navigators can provide telephone assistance to enroll in private health insurance or Medicaid Montana residents who lose insurance due to the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for free assistance from a local non-profit agency, Montana Navigator. The agency receives federal funding to assist consumers with enrolling in Medicaid or in private health insurance through provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Most consumers sign up during the annual open enrollment period, but there are circumstances that trigger a special enrollment period.

One of those circumstances is insurance loss due to a job loss.

As an unprecedented number of people in the state lose their job, and possibly their health insurance, calls for help are expected to surge.

Jeremy Smith, program director for Montana Navigator, says that while it is always

vital to have health insurance, it is even more crucial now.

He said, “Although the federal government has made sure COVID-19 testing is free, associated treatment usually is not. Those without insurance who are hospitalized may end up with large bills. Completely aside from COVID, people will continue to get sick or injured and need care.” Smith says that eight in ten applicants qualify for financial help in obtaining health care coverage through the private marketplace. He added that those who are at a low income level may qualify for Medicaid, and his staff can help with enrollment in that program as well. He said, “We can process Medicaid enrollments over the phone, so an office visit isn’t necessary.” Montana residents can call 1-877-568-NAVI for assistance. Montana Navigator is open 9-5, Monday through Friday. More information is available at ACAnavigator.com.

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A silver lining I, like many of you, am affected by the shut down because of the Coronavirus. I am now teaching my college students online from my living room. I miss the face-to-face interaction with them, and I worry about their safety and whether some of them will finish the semester. Some of them have only half-heartedly done their work since we had to quit meeting in the classroom.

The shutdown has also affected my family. My youngest daughter, Elliana, is our last child at home. This is her senior year, and she is missing out on end-of-year school plays, concerts and graduation activities.

We had her senior harp recital scheduled for March 21. That was that week that the government leaders gave the shutdown orders.

We found out we couldn’t use the rented hall only two days before the scheduled day. Her recital, which was supposed to be held in a room for fifty, was instead held in our living room.

Besides my wife, Donna, and me, four other people came.

They were Elli’s sister, two neighbors who wouldn’t miss it for anything, and Elli’s teacher.

Everyone sat six feet apart. We also broadcast it on the internet.

As with almost anything that doesn’t turn out as you wish, there was a silver lining. Around 150 people tuned in online to watch Elli’s performance, with another two hundred watching it when it was posted on Facebook. After I posted the videos on her website, harmonyharpist. com, more people viewed them.

We had expected that maybe thirty people would come to the performance, so the online recital had higher attendance than we had imagined. And lots of people, who were sequestered in their homes, wrote about how much they enjoyed having something good to attend, even if it was only online.

There was another upside, at least for me. Elli had spent the previous days making cookies and brownies for an estimated fifty people. For a couple of weeks, I have had all the brownies and cookies I could

Hunter ed classes still suspended

Following Montana Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive to continue the closure of public schools for at least two more weeks, Fish, Wildlife & Parks is postponing all hunter and bowhunter education classes that are scheduled through April 10, at which point FWP will reassess the situation.

COVID-19 cases have been identified in several counties around the state. Because of the potential spread of COVID-19, several schools and other public buildings where hunter education classes are held have been closed to public gatherings.

Once the COVID-19 concerns have abated, FWP will schedule new classes.

FWP apologizes to those students who will miss their first opportunity to enter some of the drawings as a result of postponing these classes. This measure is intended to prioritize the safety and health of both students and FWP’s volunteer hunter education instructors.

For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit the Governor’s Coronavirus Task Force website at COVID19.mt.gov or the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services website at www.dphhs.mt.gov.

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Governor Bullock to allow counties the choice to conduct All Mail Election and expand Early Voting for June Primary All counties required to implement measures to ensure social distancing during voter registration and voting Governor Steve Bullock issued a Directive to ensure all eligible Montanans can safely vote in the 2020 June primary by allowing counties to expand voting by mail and early voting. All counties will be required to implement social distancing measures for election procedures.

“This is about protecting Montanans’ right to vote at a time we face unprecedented challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic,” Governor Bullock said. “Locally elected officials best understand the voting needs of their communities, and taking this action now ensures they will have the time to make the right decisions for their localities. I feel confident we can protect both the public’s health and the right to vote with this direction.”

“I am in full support of Governor Bullock’s Directive of providing counties the option to conduct our June 2nd primary by mail,” said Speaker Greg Hertz. “This Directive allows counties to choose what is best for their voters and election staff during this state of emergency.”

Governor Bullock consulted with county election administrators, public health experts, emergency management professionals, the Secretary of State, and political leaders from both parties to determine the safest way to proceed with school elections and the June primary while protecting the rights of Montanans to vote safely.

The Governor’s decision comes as deadlines for election administrators are rapidly approaching.

Though voting will not end until June 2, statutory deadlines and other requirements involved in preparing for the election require actions by counties as early as next week.

As cases of COVID-19 continue to grow across the United States and in Montana, the CDC has encouraged states to use voting methods that limit direct contact. Additionally, other jurisdictions have identified traditional election procedures as posing an enhanced risk to public health and hu-

man safety. The same factors are present in Montana’s typical election procedures, and by acting now, Montana can make appropriate adjustments to hold a fair and accessible June primary election while minimizing community transmission of COVID-19.

Governor Bullock’s Directive contains three central components: (1) Providing school districts with additional time to choose to conduct mail ballot elections (2) Allowing counties the choice to conduct mail ballot elections and expand early voting for the June 2, 2020 primary election (3) Requiring counties to establish, implement, and enforce social distancing policies at polling locations, designated drop-off locations, or other public-facing portions of facilities involved in voting.

The Directive provides that even when a county decides to adopt a mail ballot for the June primary election, Montanans are still permitted to vote in person during the thirty-day voting window - even if they have received a mail ballot.

If counties opt in to mail voting for the June primary, they must promptly submit plans to do so.

Mail ballots would be released on May 8 and early voting would be available in person through the close of the primary election on June 2.

Additionally, voters will not be required to pay postage to return their ballots by mail.

The Directive also requires additional measures by counties, regardless of their voting procedures, to implement social distancing guidelines to make voter registration and voting safer for all Montanans and reduce spreading COVID-19 within communities. Counties are responsible for ensuring a minimum of six feet of distancing between individuals at polling locations, designated drop-off locations, or public-facing portions of facilities involved in voting. The Directive also extends the close of regular voter registration until ten days before the election to minimize the need for in-person registration or lines.

Governor Bullock increases capacity to transport critical supplies Governor Steve Bullock implemented actions to increase the ability of commercial motor carrier vehicles to ensure a supply of food, medical supplies, farm inputs and feed and hay during the COVID-19 emergency.

The Directive is not in response to shortages of food supplies. Montana’s food supply chain is essential and state and federal food safety inspectors are on the job. Additionally, licensed food manufacturers are operating and plan to continue operating at or above capacity.

At this time, any shortages of food observed in grocery stores is temporary.

“By creating some flexibility for transport and deliveries during this challenging time, we can ensure Montana’s sup-

ply chain remains strong and food and medical supplies can get where they’re needed most without delay,” Governor Bullock said.

Commercial drivers are required to operate their commercial motor vehicles in a safe and prudent manner and follow “hours of service” requirements if a driver needs an immediate rest. The Directive does not require or allow fatigued drivers to operate a motor vehicle.

Additionally, the Directive allows a 10% increase in the legal weight for commercial vehicles to maintain timely delivery of supplies and ensure Montana can properly respond to COVID-19.

COVID-19 has made assuring continued and reliable trucking of needed inputs and supplies

FWP closures at group-use sites include fishing piers

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

As a reminder to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed at all Fish, Wildlife & Parks sites. Keep your distance from fellow recreators. FWP has closed group-use sites. This includes all fishing piers at Montana state parks, piers at fishing access sites and piers at wildlife management areas due to the risk of high congregation.

While state parks, fishing access sites and a few wildlife management areas (check for seasonal closures) remain open at this time, maintenance at FWP facilities will be cut back and public opportunities limited: •Overnight camping will not be allowed. Campgrounds will be systematically closed to give current campers 72-hour notice.

•Group use sites will be closed, including playgrounds and fishing piers.

•Visitor center closures will be extended at least through April 10.

•Bathrooms may be limited.

•Sites will be regularly patrolled by enforcement staff.

If a parking lot at a fishing access site or state park is full, consider another place to recreate. Also, it is a good idea to recreate in your local area.

For more information on FWP’s response to COVID-19, visit http://fwp.mt.gov/covid19.

ATTENTION The City Board of Adjustment and the City Zoning Commission will not conduct meetings until the threat of the COVID-19 Virus has passed.

Please contact Kevin Dukart, Zoning Administrator, 406-778-2692 or dukartk@bakermt.us or Mary Grube, Zoning Assistant, 406-978-8111 or grubem@falloncounty. net with any questions you may have and we will be happy to assist you in any way. Once we have commenced with board meetings, a notice will be placed in the Fallon County Times.

Thank you for your patience during this time and stay safe.

for the people of Montana of vital importance. As the people of Montana pull together to protect one anther by engaging in social distancing, good hygiene, and changes to our daily life, maintaining our food and medical transport pipeline requires some regulatory flexibility.

Delays to farm input deliveries may threaten farmers’ ability to get in the fields in adequate time for planting or dealing with a crop emergence. Delays in feed and hay shipments cause ranchers to suffer unnecessary animal losses. And delays in the supply chain cause unneeded stress to the ability of grocery stores, farmers, ranchers, and hospitals to provide critical services. This Directive will make those delays less likely.

Joke of the Day When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.

Soil health

Extension Corner

It is the time of year that we start thinking about the garden, and right now might be a great time to start considering the soil health in your garden, and how you might improve it. Healthy, nutrient rich soil will produce the best vegetables and fruits. Unhealthy soil will not produce great vegetables/fruits no matter how great your seeds or starter plugs are. These are three important things to consider when looking at soil health.

1. Soil Structure Soil structure is how the soil is made up. A good soil structure will be made up of many aggregates or groups of soil particles that are bonded to each other. It is important to recognize that aggregates are not dirt clods, which are a result of soil disturbance or on the opposite end of the spectrum, compacted soil that might remind you of a cement patio. Good soil structure will be soft and crumbly, and is what you need for good seed germination and healthy plant growth.

2. Soil texture Soil texture, simply put, is how large the soil particles are.

Gravel particle size is 2-75mm, sand 0.05-2 mm, silt 0.0020.05 mm, and clay less than 0.0002 mm. Another way of looking at soil texture is how it feels when you hold or play with it in your hand. A course soil texture has larger size particles that will feel rough and will not form a ball in your hand very well. A fine soil texture will feel smooth and will form a ball in your hand, or can be made into a ribbon.

Knowing what soil texture you have in your garden or field is important. Soil texture will effect water management, tillage, and the types/varieties of plants that will grow the best.

3. Organic matter Organic matter is what every gardener/farmer and rancher wants to see when they look at their soil. Organic matter is decomposed or decomposing plants, bugs, animals and their droppings. The most productive soils are those with a good amount organic matter. Organic matter provides nutrients

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for both plants and the bugs that live in the soil, binds soil particles into aggregates, and providing needed air and water space that will in turn increase the water holding ability of the soil. Organic matter is a key component in any healthy and productive soil.

How much manure (organic matter) should I put on my garden? As a general rule of thumb 20-30 pounds of manure spread over 100 square feet is a good amount of manure for your garden. When selecting manure make sure that the feed that was used will not leave residual herbicide that can hurt your garden.

After spreading herbicide free manure on your garden, make sure to work the manure into the soil for the best results, and remember that not all manure is the same (See table 1).

UNH Cooperative Extension If you have any questions please remember that even now when your local extension office is likely closed we are still available by phone or email and can help with any questions that you might have.

Alzheimer’s Association offers 24/7 support and virtual programs

Now more than ever, Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers need access to tools and resources The COVID-19 outbreak has altered the daily routine for everyone. These are especially trying times for those who care for someone with cognitive or memory loss. It can be difficult to be isolated without the support of family and friends.

It can be challenging to know how to explain the day-to-day changes in a way that the person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia can understand.

Even though the current state of things may be upsetting - for all involved - it’s important to remain calm. People with dementia will often take their cues from those around them. By being reassuring, kind and patient, caregivers can reduce the anxiety of their loved ones and help minimize confrontations.

Now more than ever, caregivers need help. The Alzheimer’s Association offers free, professional consultations - or just moral support - at any time of the day or night through their 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

They are also hosting a number of educational programs by telephone and webinar. These free programs provide crucial information about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, effective communication techniques, understanding and responding to dementia-related behaviors and much more.

To RSVP and obtain access information, please call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or email montana@alz.org. These programs and many more other resources can also be found at alz.org.

To schedule a virtual program for your community organization or employees, please call 406252-3053 x 8125 or email montana@alz.org.

Know the 10 Signs Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Learn about ten common warning

signs, what to watch for in yourself and others, why early detection is so important and available resources.

•Thursday, April 16 2 - 3 p.m.

•Tuesday, April 28 2 - 3 p.m.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.

•Thursday, April 9 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Effective Communication Strategies We will explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

•Tuesday, April 21 10 - 11 a.m.

•Thursday, April 30 10 - 11 a.m.

Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior This program will prepare you to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

•Wednesday, April 8 Noon - 1 p.m.

•Wednesday, April 15 Noon - 1 p.m.

•Friday, April 24 Noon - 1 p.m.

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April 3, 2020

The Spartan Scroll Senior Spotlight

WEEK OF MARCH 29 TO APRIL 4, 2020

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN AND AQUARIUS

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: ARIES, TAURUS AND PISCES

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: GEMINI, CANCER AND LEO

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ARIES It’s always easier to get along with people you’re not emo­ tionally attached to. Impose a little more discipline on your children. They know how to get under your skin.

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TAURUS You have everything it takes to become a public figure. Your ideas and opinions could bring people together to defend your interests. People will listen at­ tentively to what you have to say.

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ARIES You’ll finally succeed in selling your home. If you’ve lived there for many years, you’ll feel nos­ talgic and maybe a little rueful about the change.

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TAURUS There’s an enormous amount of detail to consider. A big pro­ motion is on the horizon at work, but you’ll need to negotiate new conditions that put you at an advantage.

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GEMINI If you’re single, love will come knocking at your door. A per­ you’ve been friends with a Name:son Dani Rost long time may make a declara­ tion of love. Financially, an un­ Parents/Guardians: expected windfall will land at Roy &your Melissa feet. Rost

GEMINI A complicated financial situa­ tion won’t make a difficult ro­ mantic relationship any easier.

It’s important to be affection­ ate with your partner, despite your concerns.

CANCER You’ll start the week ready to conquer the world. However, certain people will be upset and as a result, you may not be very kind to them.

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CANCER Your plans to move are starting to solidify. You’ll put your fam­ ily’s needs first, even if you’re very busy in the next few days.

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LEO Some reflection about your ca­ reer is a must this week. Your health concerns will lead you to make a lifestyle change that eli­ minates stress. Prepare yourself for a new beginning.

LEO You’ll start to think about buy­ ing a new car. To avoid undue financial strain, take your time to consider whether you should or not. After a few days of think­ ing about it, you may change your mind.

Energetic

VIRGO Your social life will be in full swing this week. You’ll be sur­ rounded by people and you’ll accept every invitation, regard­ less of how much it strains your budget.

VIRGO is important to you.

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LIBRA You’re inspired to begin a new project. Making the right deci­ sions now will guarantee that you have a comfortable retire­ ment later. The future is built one day at a time.

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LIBRA You’ll feel energized and ready to solve any problem that co­ mes your way. Happily, you’ll put aside any worries or con­ cerns that previously disturbed your peace of mind.

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SCORPIO You may take a spontaneous trip with friends this week. Tra­ vel and communication may be difficult, however, so you’ll need to learn to let go.

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SCORPIO A health concern will begin to worry you. By taking the situa­ tion seriously, you’ll get the care you need and recuperate in no time.

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CAPRICORN Compromises will need to be made if you want there to be harmony around you. You’ll be in charge of organizing a profes­ sional event that will bring many people together.

CAPRICORN You carry a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, both perso­ nally and professionally. Avoid procrastinating and prioritize what matters if you want to move ahead with your projects.

PISCES If you’re single, you’ll be more popular than ever and will fall in love at first sight. Take the time to get to know the other person before declaring your love.

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AQUARIUS At work, you do your best to make all your customers happy, but some people just can’t be satisfied. Don’t take it person­ ally; you’ll still accomplish the impossible.

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SAGITTARIUS A meeting at the bank is all it takes to secure the financing you need for a certain project.

As a result, you’ll be thrust into action this week. In your per­ sonal life, affection takes on new importance.

AQUARIUS A last­minute trip may be plan­ ned this week. You’ll discover a new form of spirituality that will make you happy and lead you toward greater physical and mental well­being.

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ARIES With your boss away for one reason or another, you’ll find yourself taking over for them, much to your surprise. Trust your instincts and your leader­ ship skills will shine.

Activities/hobby/work: Band, Choir, makeup, worked at the hospital as an RA and clean at American Lutheran TAURUS With a business trip coming up, Church you may worry about your abi­ communicate in aschool foreign Plans: Golity totocosmetology language. Don’t fret; you’ll sur­ passHills your own expectations. in the Black Words of GEMINI advice to You may go back to school underclassman: Keep pushing, with the goal of making a ca­ reer change. Your patience and keep trying, keep going hard work will provide you with an opportunity to get out of a Favorite memory from high precarious financial situation. school: Spirit Night my Junior CANCER Generally, you’re not the type year. to hesitate before making a big decision. This time, however, you extensively deliberate the pros and cons first. What’s more, Activities/hobby/work: Video new information will come to light at the last minute.

games, hunting, ukulele Plans: PlayLEO college baseball At work, you’ll deal with emer­ Words of advice to unsatisfied custo­ gencies and mers. Your smile will diffuse a underclassman: Live life to the tense situation and help you iron outhold one orback more difficulties. fullest; don’t Favorite memory VIRGO from high One way or another you’re sure school: Beating Colstrip 52-28 to accomplish a great feat this

week. You’ll be applauded for your efforts and held in great esteem. You may also save someone from a catastrophe.

LIBRA If you have young children, they may be more excitable than usual. In order to restore peace Activities/hobby/work: Volleyball, at home, take the time to esta­ basketball, blish lifeguarding or clarify the house rules.

Plans: Go to the University of SCORPIO You can no longer keep your Mary for Rad-Tech opinions to yourself and will Words of advice express to out loud what others are only thinking. You’ll have to underclassman: get used to a new phone that’s much more complex than your Don’t procrastinate! old one.

Favorite memory from high SAGITTARIUS school: Volleyball bus shenanigans.

Take the time to look over your bills and receipts. You may catch an error and recuperate a con­ siderable amount of money.

CAPRICORN Patience probably won’t be your greatest virtue in the days to Activities/hobby/work: come. Any moneyHunting, worries you now will go away in time. fishing andhave hiking Solutions will present them­ Plans: Attend MSU andbe selves whenBozeman you let bygones bygones.

major in Wild Life Biology AQUARIUS Words of advice to You’ll be hit by a wave of ex­ underclassman: It’sthisover fast haustion weeksoand conse­ quently need more rest than Favorite memory from high usual. Also, you’ll have a reve­ lation thatlithelps you approach school: CJ getting on fire in shop your professional goals with class newfound determination.

Name: PISCES Javan Kesinger You’re entitled to your emotions.

Family and friends will gather Parents/Guardians: to help you through a difficult Bill andsituation Lori Kesinger at home. Things will sort themselves out quickly.

PISCES You’ll be in charge of an impor­ tant group of people. However, the stress of handling every­ thing on your own is exhaust­ ing and you’ll need to get some rest before the week is over.

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Fallon County Times

News from the Baker Schools

ARIES There will be lots of action and excitement this week. You’ll face new challenges, both in your ca­ reer and in your personal life.

TAURUS Sometimes you need to take a step back before you can move forward. By taking initiative, you’ll succeed in creating bal­ ance in your financial situation and in your love life.

GEMINI At work, your customer base will grow dramatically, thereby increasing your income signifi­ cantly. In your love life, your partner or someone you’re inte­ rested in will surprise you in a way that makes you very happy.

CANCER You’ll have an epiphany that will light the way to achieving your personal and professional objectives. As a result, you’ll take the first steps toward starting your own business.

LEO In order to expand your pro­ fessional and personal horizons, you’ll take a training course.

To your great delight, this will change the trajectory of your life.

VIRGO Emotions will be palpable this week and may cause a degree of restlessness. You’ll receive a clear sign of affection and com­ mitment from your new love interest.

LIBRA Consider the consequences be­ fore making a decision that could change your life and that of those closest to you. Your gener­ osity will be contagious and you’ll spread the seeds of happiness.

SCORPIO Changing your eating habits will have a considerable effect on your health. In your love life, clear communication allows you to avoid conflict and propels you toward making a more se­ rious commitment.

SAGITTARIUS You’ll be a hero this week. You may even help someone out of a difficult situation just by lis­ tening for a few minutes and offering them a smile.

CAPRICORN If you’ve been thinking about moving, you’ll start to consider the idea more seriously. Notably, you’ll find a home that suits your family’s needs.

AQUARIUS You won’t pull any punches this week or beat around the bush when expressing your di sa­ greement. You’ll be feared and respected.

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PISCES To be happier in your relation­ ship, you need to break out of your routine and communicate your desires to your partner. If you don’t already live together, you’ll consider it.

know it has been altered, and most of us don’t like the change. But we go on; we continue to do the best we can do; we strive to be “Spartan Strong”.

A quick Google search will reveal hundreds, if not thousands, of aphorisms that will get us through this new “normal”; Sting commented, “When the world is running down, you make the best of what’s still around.” Friedrich Nietzsche said, “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.”

During the darkest moments of World War II, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going!” Even Baloo, the bear in Disney’s “The Jungle Book”, has some words that are especially poignant in today’s world: “The simple bare necessities. Forget about your worries and your strife ... The bare necessities of life will come to you.”

So what is the new normal for YOU? For students, for families, for teachers? It’s important that we document, document, document, and document MORE this time in our lives. We will be running a special section in the 2019/20 yearbook that is dedicated to this unprecedented event. Please send Mrs. Bettenhausen your photos of students at work - whether that means pulling a calf as part of a lesson or biology or riding the prairie and discovering more about the geography of eastern Montana.

This is for students of ALL grades, K-12. Take a picture of yourself in your prom dress - maybe you’ll still get a chance to wear it. Take a picture of your child as she discovers aerodynamics by building a paper airplane. But take pictures - record your memories - all of them! Please submit your photos and comments to bettenhausenc@ baker.k12.mt.us.

By Carole Bettenhausen

It’s 8:15 a.m. Monday morning. These hallways, that should be bustling with students headed to class, visiting with friends, taking one last stroll through the halls are empty. The parking lot, which should be teeming with students jockeying for “their” spot, is empty. The playgrounds, which should be filled with happy, excited “littles”, is empty. The emptiness is eerie; the emptiness is sad; the emptiness is…empty. There are so many questions we all have, but no one has any real answers.

“What if we don’t get to have a prom?” “What if we don’t get to compete at the International Science Fair”? What if we don’t get to compete at National BPA?” “What if we can’t go to Close Up?” “What if National Student Council gets cancelled?” “What if I never get to compete again at state track, or golf or tennis?” “What if we don’t get to have a graduation ceremony?” “What if I never get to teach in front of a REAL classroom full of “my” kids?” “What if I never get a chance to say good-bye IN PERSON to the co-workers and friends I have spent so many hours with ?”

We are all tackling these “What ifs?” Schools might be closed, but learning is still going on.

Teachers are working hard to revamp their curriculum, to find new ways to deliver material. Students are working hard to stay focused on their classes, often juggling watching younger siblings and helping with a myriad of home chores, completing scholarship and college applications. Parents are doing double and triple duty, as parents worrying about their family’s health and future, working their “normal” jobs, and as teachers trying to remember how to find that elusive “y”. There is no more “normal” or “usual”; life the way we

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. 8- Regular Sale w/Feeder Cattle Wed. Apr. 29- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle Wed. Apr. 15- Regular Sale w/Feeder Cattle Wed. May 6- Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Bull Sale Wed. Apr. 22- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle

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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

Fallon County Times

April 3, 2020

Cougar Tracks

News from the Plevna School

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Jazzmyn giving the students information on the 4 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Recycle.

Elementary learns to recycle

By Nick Buerkle

On March 12, Jazzmyn Mullen with the SMART Schools program out of Helena, came to Plevna to visit with our Elementary Students about recycling and the effects it has on our planet. She mentioned the Energy Efficient Challenge, of which our school participates.

Jazzmyn gave the students some tactics to use in order to keep our planet healthy: the four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, and Recycle. The concept of need -vs- want falls under the category of Reduce. Food waste is the single largest garbage at the dump. One-third of a pie chart is filled for all the food that is thrown in the garbage.

Jazzmyn brought up some examples of reducing waste by using a compost. Using compost reduces the amount of garbage in the dump, and it helps new plants to thrive and grow bigger and better.

Be a smart consumer and purchase items you can reuse. This makes for less garbage in the landfills. Reuse items rather than throw them away and buy new, such as reusing a pickle jar for holding other items. Use something more than once. Refuse - to buy items that cannot be recycled. Either reuse items or put in to a compost. Some examples are plastic bags or cloth/ paper bags; plastic silverware or metal silverware. Mullen also taught the students about what type of materials can be Recycled. Recycled means you take an old item and turn it into a new item. Some of which are aluminum cans and cotton. Remember that plastic cannot be recycled into plastic. It is much more difficult to process through several stages in which they form pellets. At the conclusion of the lesson, the elementary students were able to play recycling bingo game and had a wonderful time in doing so.

Dacy Buerkle waving the match over Copper Carbonate.

Science

By Jenna Paul

The junior class started their discussion of the different types of Chemical Equations. They did a variety of experiments to explain the four main types: Synthesis, Decomposition, Single Replacement, and Double Replacement. By using Hydrogen and Oxygen as reactants, they combined the two elements to create water causing a Synthesis Reaction. Decomposition was discovered by lighting a match and heating Copper Carbonate. When the match is waved over the Copper Carbonate, the light will extinguish. The next reaction they learned about was Single Replacement. To demonstrate, the class placed zinc metal in the bottom of a test tube and filled the tube with a Copper Sulfate solution. After waiting several minutes, the Copper and Zinc switched places forming Copper and a Zinc Sulfate solution. To finish the day, students mixed Lead (II) Nitrate and Potassium Iodine. The Lead and Potassium switch places, creating a bright yellow reaction. Overall, the students had an engaging day of learning about the types of reactions.

Plevna School DiStrict #55 regular Monthly Meeting tueSDay, aPril 14, 2020 • 7 P.M. Plevna School

Bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year will be considered at this meeting.

Anyone requesting changes in the bus routes should contact Supt. Schumacher at 406-772-5666

by Thursday, April 9

Mrs. Bidwell’s kindergarten class are now sharing their classroom with two classroom pets. The two female guinea pigs are named Pippa and Poppy.

Fallon County Times Classifieds Sell!

Call 406-778-3344 fctimes@midrivers.com

ATTENTION

The Fallon County Planning Board will not hold their statutory meetings until the COVID-19 Pandemic has passed for the safety of the public and the Board Members.

If you have any questions regarding Planning Board matters, please contact Mary Grube at 406-978-8111. Mary will be of service to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday via her phone or email at grubem@falloncounty.net. As soon as the COVID-19 virus has passed, we will post a notice in the Fallon County Times and inform the public of the next statutory meeting.

Thank you for your patience during this time and stay safe.

Sincerely, Randy Hoenke, Planning Board President

ONLY 21 DAYS ‘TIL Medicine Rocks Ranch

Angus Production Sale Friday, April 24, 2020 • 1 p.m.

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CLASSIFIEDS Call BoB HerBst 406-978-2233

LEGALS

N or t hwes t Real Es t ate Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995 www.bakermtrealestate.com

HELP WANTED

Fallon Medical Complex Employment Opportunities • Nursing services is looking for LPN and CNA positions.

Please contact Sue Lunde with questions at 406-778-5385.

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

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

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

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FOR RENT FOR RENT: Five bedroom, two bath house. No smoking. Pets considered.

Call 406-480-2980.

11tfc ______________________________ SELF STORAGE AVAILABLE UNITS: 2 - 10x30, 1 - 5x10, 1 10x15, 1 - 10x20 and 1 - 15x20. Call Shawn at 406-480-2980.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2016 Buick LaCrosse FWD Sedan, like new, only 17,000 actual miles. Phone 406-978-2091.

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CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS: The family of Bertha Ehret wish to thank everyone who helped to ease our sorrow in the passing away of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Your prayers were felt and aprreciated. We want to thank the doctors and staff of the Fallon Medical Complex for the care given to her during her stay.

We appreciate everyone who sent flowers, memorial donations, cards, food and phone calls.

A special thank you to Pastor Eric for his words of comfort and to the ladies of the church who served a delicious meal.

Also a thank you to Stevensons Funeral Home for the special touch they gave.

May God bless all of you.

Floyd & Janice Ehret and families Kent & Pat Ehret and families 14c

PUBLIC NOTICE Wyrick Construction, P.O. Box 52, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2147, submitted an application to DEQ Opencut Mining Section (OMS) for a 96.7-acre mine permit for Sikorski Site in Sec 29, T5N, R59E, Fallon Co. Access to site is from Bergstrom Road. Operator will strip soil material for reclamation, excavate up to 1.5 million cys of gravel, process it with a screen and crusher, and reclaim disturbed area to grassland and cropland. Estimated date of final reclamation is 12/2044. Application is posted at https://appecm.mt.gov/ PerceptiveDEQOpencutSearch/.

For more information contact OMS 406-444-4970 or MGC Consultants 406-794-2037.

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING A surface landowner may request a public meeting until 4/10/20.

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 be conducted for Wyrick Construction’s Sikorski Gravel Site: 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

Fallon County Times

The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344 Initials __________ Date ___________________

13-14c MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE On July 28, 2020 at 2 p.m., at the front entrance, Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313, Brigham J. Lundberg, a member of the Montana State Bar, as successor trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the following described real property situated in Fallon County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 2, Block 8, MORRIS ADDITION to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder.

Parcel ID No.: 1100390 which has the address of 309 South 1st Street West, Baker, MT 593139189.

Said sale will be made to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated Sept.

2, 2015 and executed by Dakota Hincks also known as Dakota B. Hincks and Sarah Purdy also known as Sarah N. Purdy, as grantors (“Grantor”), to Alliance Title and Escrow Corp., as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and recorded on Sept. 8, 2015 as Instrument No. 0100704 in Book 117 at Page 483, official records of Fallon County, Montana.

Brigham J. Lundberg (“Successor Trustee”) is the successor trustee of the Deed of Trust pursuant to an Appointment of Successor Trustee/ Substitution of Trustee recorded on March 4, 2020 as Instrument No. 0105871 in Book 203 at Page 291, official records of Fallon County, Montana.

Beneficiary has declared the grantors in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantors’ failure to timely pay all monthly installments of principal, interest, and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust.

According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note is now due for the Nov. 1, 2019 installment payment. As of March 2, 2020, the amount necessary to satisfy this obligation was $99,847.59.

This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $97,062.21, plus accrued interest, accrued late

charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any), and advances for the protection of the beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Due to the default stated above, Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Successor Trustee, to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation.

The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranties of title or possession, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement, or other circumstance that affects the validity of the sale.

If the sale is set aside or the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of funds paid to the successor trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.

The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing or other court-ordered stay, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.

The grantors, the successor-in-interest to the grantors, or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing.

This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

DATED: 03/17/2020 /S/ Brigham J. Lundberg Brigham J. Lundberg, Successor Trustee Lundberg & Associates, PC 3269 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-

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ONEOK Elk Creek Pipeline, L.L.C. and ONEOK Bakken Pipeline, L.L.C will file on or about March 27, 2020, an application for a modification to an existing MAQP from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (Department). Applicant seeks approval of its application for modification of the Baker II Pigging Station and Baker I Pump Station per MAQP #5226-00. The Baker II Pigging Station will be converted to a natural gas liquids (NGL) pump station for the ONEOK Elk Creek NGL Pipeline and will be referred to as the Baker II Pump Station. The Baker I Pump Station is a natural gas liquids (NGL) pump station for the ONEOK Bakken NGL Pipeline. These Stations are co-located and hence a single MAQP permit is requested for both Stations.

ONEOK Elk Creek Pipeline and ONEOK Bakken Pipeline have determined that the Baker II Pump Station and Baker I Pump Station involve relatively minor emissions and ambient impacts of nitrogen oxides (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and hazardous air pollutants (HAP). Mechanical and operational controls will mitigate emissions impacts.

The legal description of the Baker II Pigging and Baker I Pump Station is: Section 14, Township 9N, Range 58E, Fallon County, Montana.

Within 40 days of the receipt of a completed application, the Department will make a preliminary determination whether the permit should be issued, issued with conditions, or denied. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to receive notice of the preliminary determination, and the location where a copy of the application and the Department’s analysis of it can be reviewed, or to submit comments on the preliminary determination, must contact the Department at Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Bureau, Permitting Services Section Supervisor at P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 596200901, telephone 406-444-3490. Any comments on the preliminary determination must be submitted to the Department within 15 days after the preliminary determination is issued.

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April 3, 2020

Due to the CDC recommendations, activities at Superior Care Villa came to a sudden halt, however nature is still providing our residents with entertainment!

Chocolate -themed activites for Easter Easter and chocolate — now that’s a match made in heaven! If you’re a fan of the sweet stuff, these festive ideas for the holiday weekend should be right up your alley. Enjoy!

TREAT YOUR TASTE BUDS Ready to indulge? In addition to the quintessential Easter egg hunt, you could plan a chocolate tasting activity during which blindfolded participants are asked to identify different varieties of chocolate. If your family enjoys spending time in the kitchen, you could also celebrate with a chocolate-making workshop. Or why not hop in the car for a tour of your local chocolate factories? Finally, chocolate fondue never fails to satisfy the sweet tooth of chocoholics young and old.

Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Eileen Meggers with Superior Care Villa volunteer Judy Hufford. Eileen’s recipe was used in the making of this tasty treat which can be found in the 2019 holiday cookbook.

TIME TO RELAX Need to unwind? Treat yourself to a chocolate massage — an amazing dry skin remedy — for an absolutely divine experience. If you prefer to spend your downtime reading, no problem: countless books about chocolate are available to inspire your senses. For best results, enjoy with a big mug of hot chocolate!

SWEET SMARTS Curious minds are sure to enjoy uncovering the history and secrets of their favourite dessert at a local museum or interpretive centre. Alternatively, test your family’s knowledge by hosting a round of chocolate-themed trivia (you can find a wealth of questions and answers online), with a grand prize up for grabs that’s made entirely of — you guessed it — chocolate.

Banana cinnamon muffins

Paired with a steaming cup of tea or a tall glass of milk, these light and fluffy muffins topped with crispy cinnamon flakes are sure to delight your taste buds!

MUFFINS: • 3 very ripe bananas, puréed INGREDIENTS: • 1/3 cup melted butter (Makes 12 muffins) • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 egg, beaten TOPPING: • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/3 cup sugar • A pinch of salt • 1 tablespoon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1-1/2 cups flour PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and line a muffin tray with 12 cups.

2. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon to make the topping.

3. In a bigger bowl, mix the bananas, butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, salt and vanilla extract. Next, add the flour and delicately mix with a spatula.

4. Pour half of the batter into the muffin moulds, taking care not to overfill, and sprinkle half of the cinnamon topping onto the batter. Once done, add the rest of the batter and topping to the moulds.

5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick in the middle. Continue baking until the toothpick comes out clean.

Prior to the nationwide lockdown, Superior Care Villa volunteers Jim and Judy Hufford and Wayne and Therese Thompson came to Superior Care Villa and served up some tasty treats for the residents.

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