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T IMES BAKER, MONTANA

May 15, 2020

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The Fallon County Times will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Deadline will remain the same, Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Memorial Day services WILL NOT be held at Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker or Union Cemetery in Plevna on Monday, May 29. Flags will still be put out by American Legion Fallon Post #35.

Meats may be a supply problem for some markets Staff Report

There may be some supply problems caused by the COVID-19 problems in several meat-processing plants, a local supermarket chain recently warned online.

“The impact of coronavirus has now moved into meat processing plants of all species nationwide. Because of this, our supply from one week to the next, including advertised items, is unknown. We usually don’t know what quantities we will receive until our trucks arrive at our stores. We ask for your patience and understanding,” Reyn-

old’s Market posted on its Facebook page on May 6.

“We will try to continue to run meat items in our ad, but most assuredly, we will be out of those items regularly until circumstances can be corrected. Quantity restrictions may be issued on a case by case and store by store basis,” the company spokesman said on its Facebook page.

According to the local Reynold’s Market in Baker, they are still offering Curbside Pickup for customers, even as the restrictions and social distancing guidelines are

relaxed. The order can be placed any time and with the employees picking up the list of items (between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m). The store will call when the order is ready to be picked up and bring your items right to the car.

To participate in the Curbside program visit reynoldsmarket.com/shoponline or the Shop Now button on the store’s Facebook page to place your order.

A large number of meat and poultry plants have been closed, at least temporarily, according to one industry source.

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Hadley plans new chapter after retirement

By Brad Mosher

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Senior Graduation Parade Staff Report

While the graduation ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m. at Baker High School’s Schillinger Stadium will be closed to the general public, the seniors will get an even bigger send-off when they participate in a parade around the city with a police escort.

According to Superintendent Aaron Skogen, the ceremonies on the campus will be restricted to the members of the graduating class and the people who live in the same households. They will be able to attend in person.

The school has limited parking available to the graduates’ families along the west and south fences which overlook the stadium. The parking is for the family members who must also adhere to the social distancing guidelines at the ceremony.

“Due to federal, state and local guidelines, we are sorry to inform you that the public will not be able to attend graduation in person,” the superintendent explained.

The ceremony will be available for people to watch on the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) network and also to listen live on 960 KFLN radio. Both broadcasts are free of charge. According to the NFHS network, it is The body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States. It will be after the ceremony that the seniors will assemble for the parade, according to the superintendent.

The parade route will start at the school, then go north on South 1st St. West., before turning west on Kimball Avenue and south on 2nd St. SW. After turning west on Center Avenue, the parade will go back north on 3rd St. SW, then go west to 4th St. SW where the route goes south again. The parade will go west again on West Pleasant Avenue before heading north on 5th St. West.

When the vehicles reach State Highway 12, the parade will go east on the highway until it reaches 7th St. SE. From that intersection the parade will go south, then go past Iron Horse Park on the shore of Lake Baker then follow Lakeview Drive back to Airport Road where it will end near Pleasant Avenue.

According to the superintendent, the actual start time of the parade will be announced on KFLN radio.

Carol Hadley has been part of education in Baker for 30 years.

But shortly, she will be starting a new chapter of her life.

“I started here student teaching. Then I did two years of substitute teaching and 27 years in the classroom at the junior high,” she explained.

The life science teacher has also been teaching geography and a life skills class called “Why try.”

But that isn’t all she has been handling in the classroom over the years. Hadley has also taught English and physical science.

“Pretty much (taught) everything but math.”

She grew up in Belgrade, just west of Bozeman and went to Dickinson State University in North Dakota. “I met my husband there in college. He is originally from Baker,” she said.

Hadley said the big difference for her has been the landscape. “I grew up in the mountains. It was a small school (in Belgrade). My parents were both teachers,” she explained.

Teaching has played a role in her family. “My brother is a teacher and a principal. My sister is a teacher. The lifestyle as far as being a teacher in a small

town is what I grew up with,” she explained.

Even though she grew up in the mountains, she said that she has adapted to Fallon County.

“Every area has a beauty of its own. I could do with a little less wind now and then,” she added, with a chuckle. “But after 32 years of being here, I am pretty well used to it.”

Hadley has three children, with all following in the family business. “Our oldest is going to be 30 and he’s taught at Rocky Mountain Equestrian. He’s back home. I have a daughter who is an elementary school teacher.

Our third daughter just graduated from college and became a teacher at Medicine Lake (extreme northeast corner of Montana).

Hadley originally planned to be a first grade teacher. “That was where I was headed. I always wanted to teach smaller children. In Baker, there wasn’t a lot of turnover at the time. The first job that came open was seventh grade science.

“I have been in the seventh grade ever since,” she said.

“And I love it. I am glad that is where it took me. That age is scary for some people, but I really enjoyed it and stayed there, It definitely is its own little world but I really enjoyed it and I am

glad that is where my career kept me.”

Her husband bought a ranch years ago, with the family specializing in horses and cattle.

“One of his brothers took over the family ranch. We ranch on our own and he has another brother who ranches on his own.

The Hadley ranch is both in Montana and North Dakota, she explained. “It makes taxes a lot of fun. A mile and a half from my house, it becomes Montana.

Our house actually sits in North Dakota. We are about four and a half miles south of Marmarth.”

The ranch raises both horses and cattle, but the horses are a side deal, she explained. “The real money is in cattle. My son trains horses, but the horses don’t make you the money. It is the cattle, they are the important part.”

Hadley said that she couldn’t really be an online teacher for any length of time. “I’d miss the kids. I like the interaction with the kids,” she said.

When she finally leaves the Baker campus for good in the near future, there is still plenty of activities for her to spend her time, even in a time of social distancing. “I walk. I cycle.

I have always been an athlete.

I have coached every sport in Baker that there is – basketball,

track – and I was the head volleyball coach for 15 years,” she explained.

“I like to stay active. I have a Peloton bike that I ride at home.

I use a road bike quite a bit, but that can be a little scary. I have painted my entire house... except for one room.

“I am quarantined so I have been very productive,” she added.

Hadley also said that her life after teaching will take a slightly different turn, starting work at the Stevenson Funeral Home. “I am retiring but just going on to a new career,” she explained. “I worked there last summer, then on and off during the year when they needed help. I will become a full-time employee in June.

“I will be working with the public some and also whatever they need me to do. I help with all the funerals and with the preparations,” she said.

“Honestly, what I am going to do with my free time is I have three grandchildren and one on the way. So we are going to spend a lot of time with grandbabies,” she said, but noted that she hasn’t seen them for more than a month because of the lockdown.

“It is not good,” she added with a chuckle. Still, she is using the computer to keep tabs on her family daily.

Notice of Mail Ballot Primary Election

Election Day- June 2, 2020

Per Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 Montana Counties may opt to conduct their June 2, 2020 Primary Nominating Election as a mail ballot election.

The Election Administrator of Fallon County will be conducting the June 2, 2020 Nominating Party Primary Election by mail.

All eligible registered voters will receive Primary Party Ballots in the mail.

Primary Party Ballots are mailed out on May 8, 2020.

To verify that you are registered to vote, you may call 406778-7106 to verify your voting status whether active or inactive, or go to My Voter page at www.falloncounty.net click Departments, Elections, My Voter Page. This will show you if you are an Active or Inactive Status. If you are Inactive you need to update your voter registration card.

Please call our office at 406-778-7106 or visit our web page at www.falloncounty.net for a fillable card, print and send to Election Administrator PO Box 846 Baker MT 59313.

The close of regular voter registration deadline for the June 2, 2020 Mail Ballot Primary Election, is extended to May 26, 2020. By completing a new voter registration form, voting status would change to active; at which time a Primary Ballot would be mailed out.

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OBITUARIES MEAT PROBLEM Myron Allerdings, 72 Ruby Dianne Bruce, 69

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Myron Allerdings was born in Miles City, MT on Aug. 26, 1947 and passed away there 72 years later after dealing with COPD issues for many years.

Myron was raised on the Allerdings ranch between Plevna and Baker, MT where he resided with his parents George and Alvina Allerdings and his two older brothers Milbert and Ray. He was active in high school sports and graduated from Plevna High School in 1966.

He went on to work in the oil fields for Zion Construction, at the Baker school system, and finally at the Fallon County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator.

He retired in 2006.

Myron married Karen Howe in 1976 and formed a family with her and her four children. He was an avid sports fan, enjoying bowling, fishing and supporting his

two favorite teams, the New York Yankees and the San Francisco 49ers.

In 2006, he married Charlotte Miller and moved to Miles City where he lived for the 13 years of their marriage.

Yuma, AZ became a second home where they enjoyed making many new friends and enjoying all of the activities that the desert community had to offer.

Myron was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Karen, his sister-in-law Betty Allerdings, and his dear friend Tom McGonigal.

Survivors he leaves behind are his wife Charlotte, sons Bill (Lisa) Howe of Billings, Tom (Kathy) Howe of Great Falls, Tim (Janie) Howe of Bozeman, daughter Sheryl Sutton of Colorado, grandchildren Dawson, Cassie, John, Riley, Anna and Hattie Howe. Brothers, Ray (Bonnie) Allerdings and Milbert Allerdings of Dickinson, ND, numerous special nieces and nephews and his beloved pet Hope.

Due to the Corona Virus restrictions still enforce, services are pending at this time.

A graveside service will be held at the Union Cemetery in Plevna. Announcements will be made when a service date is set. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Ruby Dianne Bruce passed away May 5, 2020 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker, MT. Ruby was born June 11, 1950 to Edward and Jeanette Burkle in Beach, ND. Ruby grew up on a farm north of Plevna, MT and graduated high school from Plevna. After graduation she moved to Billings, MT to work on her degree in business. After attending college, Ruby moved back to Baker. It was during this time that she met the love of her life, Gary Bruce. The two were married on Nov. 6, 1970 in Plevna, MT. To this union Lori and Troy were born. Gary and Ruby made their home in Baker, MT and raised their family.

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Ruby had many careers as both an employee and owner throughout her life, most of them involving cooking or customer service. Throughout her life, Ruby’s family gave her the most joy. She loved attending events and spending time with her grandchildren whenever given the opportunity. Visiting with friends and family over a good cup of coffee was always a highlight for her and if she brought one of her baked goods, you were in for a treat. Ruby loved the fresh air and working with flowers was another activity that brought Ruby much joy.

She treasured her husband, family and close friends.

Ruby is survived by her husband Gary; daughter, Lori (Bill) Kesinger of Baker; son, Troy (Amy) of Billings; grandchildren, Moriah, Javan, Jaron, Brennen, and Bailey; and brothers, Bob Burkle of Yukon, OK and Ted Burkle of Williston, ND. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Jeanette Burkle.

In accordance with Ruby’s wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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Since the beginning of May, meatpoultry.com has kept a log of the plant activity, with a number of midwest plants closing temporarily or reopening on a limited basis.

On May 2, Smithfield Foods Inc. resumed operations at its Monmouth, IL., facility, while Tyson Foods, Inc. closed its Dakota City, NE, beef facility through May 4.

Tyson Foods, Inc. subsidiary, Tyson Fresh Meats, announced its plans to resume limited operations at its Logansport, IN, facility, during the week of May 4.

Rochelle Foods, a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corp., planned to reopen its manufacturing plant in the town of Rochelle, IL, on May 4.

On May 5, JBS USA stated that it will reopen its beef processing plant in Green Bay, WI, in phases following a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Tyson Foods Inc. closed its pork facility in Madison, NE and Cargill closed its beef plant in Schuyler, NE. On May 6, Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork processing subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., announced that the facili-

ty would resume production on May 7.

On May 7, Tyson Foods Inc.’s pork plant in Waterloo, IA, will reopen two weeks after operations were suspended. The company’s frozen chicken facility in Portland, ME, also reopened after closing May 1.

JBS USA reopened a portion of its pork processing plant in Worthington, MN, with reduced staff.

In addition, Conagra Brands Inc., resumed operations at its Bird’s Eye frozen foods plant in Darien, WI. The company’s other shuttered frozen meals facility, located in Marshall, MO, reopened May 4.

Hormel Foods Corp. reopened its Jennie-O Turkey Store plant in Melrose, MN. Hormel subsidiary Alma Foods LLC also reopened its plant in Alma, KS. On May 8, Hormel Foods Corp. reopened one of its Jennie-O Turkey Store plants in Willmar, MN, while Tyson Foods, Inc. reopened its beef facility in Dakota City, NE. Smithfield Foods also resumed limited operations at its pork plant in Sioux Falls, SD. On Monday (May 11), Hormel Foods Corp. reopened its Jennie-O Turkey Store plant in Melrose, MN. Hormel subsidiary Alma Foods LLC also reopened its plant in Alma, KS.

City recreation department waiting for facility access Staff Report

When it comes to summer recreation activities in the City of Baker, the recreation director is playing a game – a waiting game.

“Right now, I am at the mercy of the school and the county opening up the facilities,” Angie Rabbitt explained during the city council meeting May 6.

“The school board will know next week, so I will know after Wednesday night (May 13) if I will be able to use the gym and stuff,” Rabbitt told the council.

“But, right now I am trying to work on some programs. What I am trying to do is do them in smaller groups and offer more of them,” she explained.

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

Wed. June 17- Regular Sale Wed. June 24- Regular Sale Wed. July 1- NO SALE Wed. July 8- Regular Sale

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

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FILES OF THE TIMES

10 YEARS AGO Friday, May 14, 2010 --

Recognizing six decades of dedication, NOAA’s National Weather Service has named Alex G. Collie of MacKenzie a recipient of the agency’s Helmut E. Landsberg Award for 60 years outstanding service in the Cooperative Weather Observer Program. . .The 2010 Girls State delegates are Abbylea Gundlach and Tasha Larsen from Baker High School and Franki Gutierrez from Plevna High School. . . The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued the necessary certificate to TransCanada’s Bison Pipeline LLC authorizing them to begin construction of the Bison Pipeline Project. The Pipeline will start near Gillette, WY and run through Montana and North Dakota, approximately 6.39 miles of pipeline will go through the southeast corner of Fallon County. . .After nearly 60 years of practicing law, Russell Culver is preparing for retirement. Patrick Begley has taken over the responsibility of City Attorney and will be in Culver’s office Monday through Wednesday of each week.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 19, 2000 --

Graduation ceremonies are set for May 21 at Plevna and Baker. . . Precision Maintenance & Machine, a new division of D & M Water Service, has opened its door to the public. Semi trucks, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery and farm trucks can all be repaired and serviced at PMM. Shop manager is Del Espinosa. . .School Superintendent Jim Stanton said the fight is still on in the high school association about moving volleyball to fall. . .Marine and Russell Helgerson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 28. . .Baker High School tennis team takes first at their divisional tournament held May 12-13 in Forsyth. . .Steve Spriggs is the new chairman of the District #12 school board. Elaine Stanhope was reappointed clerk of the district and Dave Havens was appointed to the transportation committee. . .High temperature May 15 was 74 degrees. . .Three teachers have accepted the school board’s incentive offer for early retirement which is $15,000 the first year and $10,000 the second.

Teachers who are retiring are Clair McLouth. Sally Bowland and Alice Lundgren.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, May 17, 1990 --

Twenty-seven year old Douglas Wolenetz was pronounced

dead on arrival at Fallon Medical Complex following an accident May 9. A ditch he was working in caved in on him. . .Baker High School is re-submitting its mill levy to the voters May 22.

The school funding program was drastically changed during the last legislative session and some mistakes were made. A special session will begin in Helena May 21 to correct the oversights. . .An open house retirement party for Marvin Tweet will be held May 22 at the Post Office. . .A retirement reception will be held for Tom McGonigal, Julie LaCross and Mikell Neumann May 20 at the high school complex lobby. . .A farewell potluck party for Todd and Karyn Nemitz and Greg and Elva Bach will be held May 19 at the Gazebo. . .Clarence Schell presented Cindy Austin with a plaque. She has worked at Reynolds Supermarket for ten years and has never missed a day. . .Randy and Donna Morris have purchased Radio Shack. It will be located at Video Plus. . .Folks have been driving around Baker Lake to see the 30 some pelicans.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 15, 1980 --

Polly Olson is queen and Jim Gratz king, reigning over National Hospital and Nursing Home Week, May 11-18. Both are residents of the Fallon Memorial Nursing Home. . .Thirty-four boys and girls are enrolled in the kindergarten roundup to be held June 2 and 3. . .Grand opening of the O’Fallon Historical Museum will be held May 25. . .In recognition of National Small Business Week, 1980, Lawler Drug, Inc. has been awarded the National Association of Retail Druggist’s Certificate of Community Service, commemorating more than 50 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Baker. . .Head football and basketball coach at BHS, Harold Schwan, will receive two awards at the Montana Coaches Association Clinic in Great Falls. The first award is for years of service and over 400 wins as a basketball coach. Schwan has over 100 football victories and from 1969-1974 his teams captured six consecutive championships.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 14, 1970 --

School levies rejected - new election set for May 23. . .Mrs. Grace Davis, president of the Baker Woman’s Club, and Sara Kerr, past president, returned last Sunday from Butte where they attended the biennial convention of the Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs. . .Wayne Rieger is the winner of this year’s Fallon County 4-H Scholarship.

. .Troop 258 Boy Scouts, under the direction of assistant leaders Mike McGonigal and Mark Overton, headed north on a 20 mile hike May 9 with the boys carrying their knapsacks full of lunches, chatting and having a good time. Everything was going fine until one of the boys hurt himself and needed to be carried.

Mike and Mark took turns helping him for three miles - by then the troop was lost due to bad weather and discovered they had left their compass behind. Mike exhausted himself getting to a farm house and fell asleep there.

Red Keirle found him asleep.

Mike went out again to find the troop and got lost. Mark kept the troop together and started a fire to keep warm. It was 4 a.m. before anxious parents, farmers and townfolks found the boys in the fog. An overnight is planned again this weekend under the supervision of Rudy Rudolph.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, May 12, 1960 --

Judge Flachsenhar decides for Baker Sales Barn, Inc. . .Gene Huntley is new president of Jaycees and Mrs. Bob Remillard is new president of the Jaycee Jaynes. . .1,100 students given TB skin tests Tuesday. . .Mrs. Elmer Newell, Baker, and Mrs. Charles Abrams, Carlyle, returned Sunday from attending the 47th annual conference of the Montana State Library Association held at the Rainbow Hotel, Great Falls, May 6-8. . .MDU is presently engaged in the repair of 22 miles of the gas transmission line from their Cabin Creek plant to Golva, N.D.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, May 18, 1950 --

Independence Savings Bond campaign opened officially Monday noon and Mrs. W. H. Blakemore was the First purchaser. . .Rev. and Mrs. C. Pausley arrived Friday to move into the Baptist parsonage. . .Rural Play Day is huge success and much appreciated. The girl who won the trophy cup for the most points was Delores Ehret, Plevna. . .The Plevna senior class returned Saturday night from Billings where they spent Friday and Saturday on tour. . .Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. Earl Jacobs and a report was given of the Mother’s Day tea held at the home of Mrs. Gene Wellenstein. . .Francis Kirschten, valedictorian of the graduating class, has won the annual award of the Reader’s Digest Association. . .Mr. and Mrs. William Moscrip celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Minneapolis.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 16, 1940 --

Fallon County Republican Central Committee met Monday evening at the courthouse. Senator John Weinschrott presided; delegates were instructed to vote for Thomas Dewey for President. . .Fallon County Democratic Central Committee met Tuesday afternoon with W. L. Riddle presiding as retiring chairman. Odin Myhre was elected to the chairmanship and Flace Phebus was elected secretary. . .Senior-Parent banquet was held in the high school gymnasium Tuesday evening. Superintendent Gullidge acted as master of ceremonies.

Mrs. L. F. Bruggeman responded for the parents.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 15, 1930 --

Mrs. Sinclair to start pilgrimage that will take her to the last resting place of her son in France. Mrs. Sinclair is the only war mother in Fallon County to make the pilgrimage as the guest of the government and she has been appointed to officially represent the American Legion Auxillary of Montana on the trip. . .Baker high school with its delegation of approximately sixty-five music students, had the distinction of having the largest group of participants of any school entered in the Eastern Montana Music Festival held Saturday at Glendive. . .Mother-Daughter Banquet was a great success, with 150 places laid at the long banquet table. . .Memorial Day services are being arranged for the American Legion post and will be a prominent feature of the Memorial Day program.

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 13, 1920 --

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

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Justice Court

•Adam Robert Zepeda, Forsyth, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/12/2020.

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•Eric Wayde Mitchell, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $75, ticket issued 3/11/2020.

•Eric Wayde Mitchell, Baker, parking on road when practical to park off road, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 3/11/2020.

Dick Thomas has disposed of his interest in the pool hall to his brother Floyd. He will leave in a few days for Wisconsin where he will engage in business with his father. . .This county has received a registered warrant drawn on the bridge fund of Carter County in the amount of $10,485.64. This is in payment of Carter County’s share of the Fallon-Custer County bridge adjustment. . .The Carrington Korth School, District No. 57, taught by Mrs. Bessie Collette, is the second school in Fallon County to receive a superior rating. It is the 30th school in the state receiving the honor. . .Since the recent rains, reports are coming in to the effect that bridges in different parts of the county have been washed out. Those known at present are six bridges north of Westmore and two south of Plevna.

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May 15, 2020

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Details on the Tax Renovated Baker Lake benefits from Deadline Extension wild fish transfers, hatchery stocking

By Jim Cusimano, Big Sky Financial Planning Group

The I.R.S. is giving you three additional months to file and pay.

The Internal Revenue Service knows that many taxpayers have had a stressful spring. So, it has reset the federal tax deadline.

You now have until July 15 to file your 1040 form. July 15 is also the deadline to pay any federal taxes owed for 2019.1 Beyond these important details, there are others to note.

Keep in mind: this article is for informational purposes only. It’s not a replacement for real-life advice, so make sure to consult your tax, legal, and accounting professionals before modifying your strategy.

The extended tax deadline still falls on October 15. This year, the 6-month extension is now a 3-month extension. If you owe federal taxes, you must still pay them by July 15. 2 The July 15 deadline also applies to fiscal year filers and many businesses. It applies to any individual or business entity that would normally have to file or pay by April 15. 2 How about those who pay quarterly taxes? On April 9, the I.R.S. set a new July 15 deadline for both first-quarter and second-quarter estimated tax payments. The Q3 and Q4 estimated tax deadlines remain set at September 15, 2020 and January 15, 2021, respectively. 3 You have three additional months to make a 2019 IRA or HSA contribution. Do you still need to do this? Ordinarily, your deadline to do so would be April 15, 2020, but just as the federal income tax filing deadline has been pushed forward to July 15, so has this deadline. 1 The July 15 deadline also applies for gift taxes. While the federal estate tax deadline fell on April 15, Forms 709 (the Gift and Generation-Skipping

Transfer Tax Return) and related payments are not due until July 15. An extension to file as late as October 15 is permitted; though, gift and GST taxes owed will still be due on or before July 15. 4 Many state tax deadlines have also been extended to July 15. A few states have given taxpayers even more time.

In Hawaii, the filing deadline is July 20. In Iowa, state income taxes may be filed as late as July 31. In Colorado, taxpayers have until October 15 to file their returns, with any taxes owed due

by July 15. 5 Things are a bit different in three other states. Mississippi has pushed its state tax deadline forward, but only to May 15.

New Hampshire has offered extensions to “qualifying taxpayers” affected by the coronavirus crisis who were unable to pay state taxes by April 15. Virginia has given taxpayers an automatic 6-month extension to file; if taxes owed are not paid by May 1, interest will be charged, but late penalties will be waived if taxes are paid by June 1. 7 There are reasons to send in your return well before July 15. Do you think you will owe money? The earlier you determine what you owe, the more time you have to plan your tax payment. If you are owed money, filing earlier can bring you a refund earlier.

As a reminder, this article is intended to present general information, not tax advice. Talk with a tax or legal professional about your particular tax situation before modifying your strategy.

Citations.

1. Kiplinger.com, March 30, 2020 2. IRS.gov, April 10, 2020 3. Forbes.com, April 9, 2020 4. The Internal Revenue Service, April 2020 5. MSN.com, April 6, 2020

By Marla Prell, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Miles City - Anglers at the newly renovated Baker Lake are harvesting some nice-sized rainbow trout, as well as enjoying a rare opportunity to catch some decent walleye. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has worked extensively with the community to improve the fishery after a tornado severely damaged the lake in 2018.

According to FWP Region 7 Fisheries Manager Mike Backes, FWP has received phone calls from happy anglers submitting harvest information for tagged adult walleye they have caught at Baker Lake since it reopened.

This is a rare and limited opportunity, Backes said, made possible by such a high Lake Sakakawea walleye population that makes a spring spawning run into the Yellowstone River up to Intake Dam. Moving adult walleyes will not be sustainable, and anglers need to know that this was an opportunistic activity that may not be duplicated in the future when walleye numbers in the river are low or unavailable.

FWP transferred a total of 220 adult walleye from Intake Fishing Access Site to Baker Lake over the course of two sample days in early April, according to Fish Biologist Caleb Bollman. The fish had an average length of nearly 18 inches and average weight just shy of two pounds. They ranged in length from 11.7 inches to 25.3 inches and in weight from not quite half a pound to 6.4 pounds. This transfer of walleye is in addition to what was stocked and transferred in 2019.

Most of the adult walleye transferred were tagged with a yellow flow tag inserted near the dorsal fin. FWP encourages anglers to report their catch of tagged walleye so the

agency can gauge whether its stocking efforts are yielding a return. The tag includes a unique identification number and the Region 7 office phone number 406-234-0900 to assist anglers with reporting the tag return.

Tagged fish can be kept or released back into Baker Lake; simply snap a picture of the tag number and report it to FWP via the phone number.

The Miles City Fish Hatchery also stocked 600 catchable rainbow trout in Baker Lake in early April. These fish, measuring 9-12 inches long, were hold-overs from last year.

They were bonus fish because the hatchery generally does not have many, if any, trout this large. Unless something changes, FWP will likely not stock additional trout in Baker Lake in the near future. By fall the warm-water species (yellow perch, crappie, walleye) will be abundant enough to reduce survival of stocked trout due to competition for limited forage or become forage themselves.

Each year, 10,000 walleye fingerlings will be stocked by the hatchery. This year Backes expects the fingerlings to be stocked by about June 15. The hatchery has the walleye fry now and is currently placing them in the large outdoor ponds at the facility. It normally takes about six weeks for the fry to grow up to two or three inches, which are called fingerling. At that point, the hatchery drains the ponds and begins stocking walleye fingerlings across the state.

Backes does not anticipate more wild fish transfers into Baker Lake in the short term, based on the expectation that the adult warm-water species will spawn on their own and quickly fill the lake. Last year both the crappie and yellow perch transferred in early spring successfully spawned. This year’s fish, and the adults moved last spring, will spawn, if they haven’t already. Walleye are

the only exception; they are not expected to spawn at sufficient levels to support themselves, thus the rationale for stocking 10,000 fingerlings annually.

Baker Lake was extensively renovated following severe damage from a tornado in 2018. The project involved draining the reservoir, excavating deeper areas, removing debris, adding structural fish habitat, and adding fishing docks, a pier and swimming beaches. All these efforts were intended to increase the recreational enjoyment of the lake by the community and other users. The increased lake depth should reduce the severity and frequency of fish winterkills that have historically plagued the quality of the fishery.

Backes and FWP Fish Biologist Mat Rugg worked with Fallon County Commissioners to explain what fish species were available for stocking and transfer, setting realistic expectations for different species and combinations. Community members were surveyed, and school students worked with biologists to give input on what species they would like to see.

Ultimately, the community favored an initial stocking of rainbow trout to provide an early opportunity, followed by adding the desired species of walleye, yellow perch, and white and black crappie. And now people are enjoying the fruits of the improved fishery. Anglers have shared photos of beautiful rainbow trout, and one angler called in information from a tagged walleye measuring 19.5 inches.

FWP will continue to sample the fisheries at Baker Lake in the spring and fall to monitor spawning success, growth rates and overall fish densities. Based on the fish sampling results, stocking or wild fish transfers will be used or adjusted to maintain the fishery.

Mid-Rivers Communications awards 31 Scholarships Mid-Rivers Communications is proud to announce the award of 31 Scholarships to students from the Cooperative’s service area. Six $1,500 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend Dawson Community College or Miles Community College, and 25 $1,000 scholarships were awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college or tech school in the fall of 2020. Preference was given in the scholarship award selection process to students who plan to live and work in Eastern

and Central Montana after completing their education.

A $1,000 Mid-Rivers Higher Education Scholarship has been awarded to the following recipients: Jaelee Strangford, Baker – Jaelee plans to complete an Associate of Agriculture Sciences degree and then transfer to Montana State University for a Broadfield Agriculture Education degree.

Rachel Rost, Baker – Rachel plans to pursue a degree in Music Therapy from Montclair State University.

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Fallon County COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund experiences support

Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (SMART), a local nonprofit here in Baker, established the Fallon County COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund in March 2020. The relief fund seeks to support individuals, families, youth, small businesses, and service organizations/ offices in Fallon County through a collaborative approach to maximize the benefits and support provided as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery.

The relief fund is committed to making every effort to expend donations in such a manner that is directly benefiting individuals, families, small businesses, and service organizations in Fallon County. The relief fund has been greatly supported by the

community and area companies, having received $26,700 to date.

Mr. Seth Kendall, a volunteer for the relief fund, has been critical to fundraising efforts, including sharing updates and information on Facebook. To date, the relief fund has been able to quickly get support out to individuals and service organizations over the last month, totaling just over $10,000. The eligible items that can receive support as requested from individuals or families include paying utility bills, medical bill payment assistance, laundry needs, and clothing, among others. To learn more about the relief fund or applying for support from the fund, please contact Mona Madler at 406978-3637 or Shanny Spang Gion at 406-778-2020.

Baker CowBelles 2019 report

By LaTonne Reetz

The 1st half of 2020 MOBILE HOME Tax & 2nd half 2019 REAL ESTATE tax payments are due on or before 5:00 PM, May 31st, 2020.

Due to this date falling on a weekend, the following Monday, June 1st, 2020 is the last day due without penalty & interest added. PAYMENTS POSTMARKED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE ASSESSED PENALTY, INTEREST AND RETURNED.

Overweight vehicles traveling on city streets may soon have to pay a price, according to the City of Baker City Council.

According to Mayor JoDee Pratt, there may be a reason to establish license fees for the overweight vehicles which use and damage the city streets, she explained in the May 6 city council meeting.

The first step would be to set up a committee to examine the problem and possible solutions, including paying license fees for overweight vehicles to use the city streets. “(City of Baker Police Chief) Mike Reddick said he would be willing to be on the committee, but we need to work out some numbers for what and how we can approach this so that we can get these heavy vehicles off our streets,” she said during the meeting.

“This is for all of our Baker streets. The streets in town that are state highways, we can do nothing with those. This is just for our city streets,” the mayor said.

“We need to get a committee formed to make some decisions,” adding that she was looking for volunteers to work with Reddick because “he would have the transportation rules and the regulations there.”

Once the committee is finished, it would bring its findings to the council at a future meeting.

“They (the trucks) should be going on the highways in and out (of town),” the mayor added.

Set up fee The city council also decided to create a committee to investigate a possible set up fee for inactive water and sewer accounts on empty lots.

“We’ve run into problems where people have an empty lot that they do nothing with. If there is a water line break or anything in that property, it ends up costing the City of Baker money and they have never contributed to any of our funds for doing work. We need to start charging, even if it is a flat rate … for every empty lot to do their part,” she explained.

“We need to work that up,” the mayor said.

Insurance Companies refund $13 million to Montana consumers Rosendale expedites regulatory review to get money into Montanans’ hands as quickly as possible Helena, MT – At least 257,000 Montanans are getting refunds and other savings totaling over $13 million from insurance companies due to impacts from COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions.

Dozens of insurers are giving money back to their Montana customers. Most of the savings are coming on personal auto insurance policies, as vehicle travel has significantly declined to due COVID-19-related closures and people staying home. Some savings are also coming from other types of insurance, including commercial auto, homeowners, liability, and medical mal-

practice.

“I’ve worked with insurance companies and expedited my office’s regulatory procedures to get more than $13 million back into Montanans’ hands as soon as possible,” Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale said. “A third of Montana adults are already seeing insurance savings, or will be soon. As so many of our friends and neighbors have been laid off, furloughed, or seen their hours reduced, every bit of financial relief helps right now.”

Reduced exposure to risk due to less travel and other items has allowed many insurance companies to provide refunds, premium relief, premium credits, and other savings while continuing to maintain important coverage for insured losses.

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The family of Lucas Meschke would like to congratulate the Class of 2020 recipients of the Lucas Meschke Memorial Scholarship of $500 each. Best wishes and good luck on all of your future endeavors.

As per MCA 15-24-202 ** Please Include Tax ID or Payment Stub with your check.

NOTE: If you have not received a tax bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office immediately so corrections can be made.

There are several property tax assistance programs available. Please contact our local DOR office at 406-778-7172 s/Barbara E Ketterling Fallon County Treasurer 406-778-7109

Larger branches require special pruning. Natural target pruning is the recommended method. Cuts are made along lines that the tree makes for branch shedding, which creates a “target” for the cut. Pay attention to where the outer side of the branch bark ridge (the raised ridge that separates the branch from the trunk) meets the stem, and where the lower part of the branch meets the stem (also called the branch collar, which is usually a slightly swollen area).

Pruning should be done so that the cut is perpendicular to the axis of the branch being removed. This should be done without being behind the branch bark ridge, and without cutting the branch collar. This same cut is used when removing dead branches as well. To remove the weight of a limb and avoid stripping the bark of a tree, use the three-step cutting method. The three-step cutting method involves: 1. Making an undercut on the branch side of your target cut, 2. Cutting down to meet your first cut to remove the limb and 3. Make your target cut.

If you have any questions about pruning your trees whether they a for shade or fruit, please give your local extension agent a call. You can also look at the montguides available at (https://store.msuextension.org/Departments/MontGuides-by-Category.aspx) or at the extension office.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … what to do if you’ve applied for unemployment but still haven’t received any benefits?

If you’ve already applied for unemployment, it’s a good idea to file weekly payment requests at MontanaWorks.gov. This will allow you to receive backpay if your application is approved. You can call the Montana Department of Labor at 406444-2545. The Montana Department of Labor is getting a lot of calls and so you may need to call back multiple times. Keep track of the date you first applied and write down every time you call the office and who you speak to when you call. The application process should take seven (7) days after the new, faster COVID-19 process.

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Pruning your trees

Pruning trees is an important task that if done properly will improve the health of the tree and increase the tree’s ability to grow taller and stronger than it would without pruning.

One of the many important factors to keep in mind when pruning trees is that each tree species takes on a different shape that is specific to that species. Pruning should help the tree, and you should only prune if you have a good reason. Some of the most common reasons to prune a tree are to remove dead or diseased branches, remove low hanging branches, control the tree size, or to remove broken branches.

Another important factor in pruning trees is to know when to prune a tree. To do this you should know that tree growth is rapid in the spring followed by food storage in the roots.

Growth slows down in the summer and stops in the fall when the tree becomes dormant. Dead branches can be removed at any time, but it’s best to prune living branches in late winter or early spring. Bleeding (or losing sap from cuts) can be a problem in late spring for some trees such as birch, maple, elm, or walnut trees.

These trees should be pruned before January. Pruning in the summer should be limited as much as possible but its best to prune a tree if it is in need.

Pruning cuts depend on the branch’s size. Small branches need to be removed back to a bud or the next living branch.

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The Baker CowBelles is a busy group. We have 22 members and two associate members in our group. Some belong to the Montana Cattlewomen and some the National Cattlewomen.

In January, we met at the Tavern and watched Wanda Pinnow be installed as the American National Cattlewomen President. That was very exciting to be a part of that event in New Orleans, LA. We elected officers in January; LaTonne Reetz - president; Denice Strickland - vice president; Wanda Pinnow - secretary/treasurer. Our committee members are: Cris Becker - beef education; Wanda Pinnow - legislature, membership and cheeseburger; LaTonne Reetz scrapbook and reporter; JaNae Crawford - fair halter.

In February we donated $200 to Superior Care Villa for the purchase of beef.

March, we served Mr. and Mrs. Presley Straub’s wedding reception at the exhibit hall. Also, we served Lund’s Bull sale for the 25th year.

April brought the planning of the Southeast Montana Health Fair.

Our theme was “The Nutritious Value of Beef”. We donated $50 to the PTA and napkins for the thank you trays for the teachers.

In May we bought a Mother’s Day ad in the Fallon County Times.

Also, LaTonne Reetz, Denice Strickland and Wanda Pinnow attended the Region V Cattlewomen Convention in Billings. We learned about “Chuck Knows Beef” and other interesting things going on around our region. The Region V consists of Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming and Colorado.

We donated wrist bands for the Montana High School rodeo. We also donate brand napkins for various events and key chains “I Love Beef”.

So far in June we have had a Father’s Day ad in the paper and donated $50 towards the Mammo Whammo held in Baker. Also, we subscribe the Range magazine for the VoAg in Baker High School and the Plevna High School.

Wanda Pinnow and LaTonne Reetz helped with the Urban Meets Rural at the Griffin Ranch on June 29.

In August, was the Fallon County Fair. We had an information booth, gave away a set of steak knives, and a beef show halter to the youngest 4-H member with a blue ribbon market steer. We also donated $50 to the 4-H for serving roast beef at their food booth.

We gave a letter to the teachers informing them of the Farm Bureau K-6 contest.

For Halloween, two of our members dressed as cows and handed out coloring books and wrist bands.

We hold a Christmas party for all members in December and exchange gifts.

During the year we donate money to events that are serving beef, brand napkins, wrist bands and other Baker Cowbelle items.

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News from the Baker Schools

Cinco de Mayo

What do you do when it’s Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday but because of the coronavirus you and your students can’t be in school? You offer your students a chance to do a Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

Normally the students in Mrs. Bettenhausen’s Spanish classes would be preparing all types of food, sampling some unusual Mexican favorites, like mole sauce and dried grasshoppers, learning to sing “La Cucaracha”, and having a Scavenger Hunt throughout the school. But, in this new normal, plans were changed. Instead, students had the chance to participate in a Virtual, Online Scavenger Hunt, focusing on three of the students’ most favorite activities...taking selfies and doing chores and exploring their world.

Peyton Janeway - está lavando los platos (washing dishes).

Sady Harbaugh - está leyendo un libro (reading a book).

Gabby Qualley - está leyendo (“The Hobbit”).

Emilia Cuppy - está preparando tacos.

Chloe Thurlow - y sus hermosas flores (beautiful flowers).

McKenna Griffith - y sus gafas de sol.

Katie Wang - y su piedra (rock).

Erica Verke - está estudiando español.

Daylee Hanson - está estudiando (studying).

Konner Flint - está durmiendo (sleeping).

Teachers and community celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

By Carole Bettenhausen

To paraphrase Sir Francis Thomas Bacon, if the students can’t come to the teachers, then the teachers will go to the students. Teachers and students alike are missing the connections and bonds they have worked months and in many cases, years, to forge. There is no teacher’s manual that can accurately and effectively address the unique issues presented by this mandated shutdown, so the teachers are finding their own ways to continue delivering education and maintaining those cherished connections with their students. Last Wednesday, during National Teacher Appreciation Week, the teachers and staff members joined together to parade through the streets of Baker to say “hello” to their students and their students’ families. It was quite touching to see the number of students and adults who lined the streets and stood on the corners to greet the teachers. There were even some stu-

dents and parents who popped up in more than one location to cheer on the parade - notably Dorinda Gunderson, Grace Gunderson, Olivia Gunderson, Alissa Schell and Marissa Leivestad. With a lot of waving, some honking, creative signs, interesting costumes, and a few cow bells the staff was able to remind their students and families that they are missed and so important.

The teachers were also the recipients of the community’s thoughts and good wishes. On Wednesday morning, Spiffy’s offered each teacher a free car wash so that their cars would be in perfect condition for the parade. In addition to the free car wash, Spiffy’s gave out a number of gift certificates for a variety of services. Grasslands Federal Credit Union gave each teacher a $10 certificate for breakfast at the Cabin Creek Café and GetIm Here presented each teacher with a $5.00 gift certificate.

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Benjamin Watkins - as Benjamin Franklin for Famous Faces.

Liam Lane started some radishes.

Wyatt and Whitney Thielen working with a calf.

Off-Site Educational Projects Please enjoy some of the off-site learning projects which the Plevna School students have been sharing with our staff. Parents, if you have any photos of what your children are learning/doing while school is closed, please send them to your teacher or psparks@plevna.k12.mt.us. It does not necessarily have to be school book learning but learning of any type. Thank you.

Tate Luhman with his Trouble River diorama as Theodore Roosevelt for Famous Faces

Addy Fadness - as Eleanor Roosevelt for Famous Faces

Wiley Thielen - as Jesse James for Famous Faces.

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Airport Commission/Airport Zoning Commission Nick Buerkle working with his cow for FFA.

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Call 406-778-3344 fctimes@midrivers.com

Regent Realty ~Price Reduced~

20 Jockey Hollow Ln • Baker, MT • $329,000

This is a gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 bath manufactured home on 29.63 Acres of land with a private well located between Baker and Plevna. This house has a landscaped yard with sod grass, a sprinkler system, walkways, flower beds, large sand kids play area and a established garden area. Inside the house boasts beautiful kitchen cabinets, a pantry, and a bar between the kitchen and dining room. The living room has large windows to watch the rolling pastures and sunsets out of. The dining room has access to a gorgeous redwood deck with a pergola through sliding glass doors. The family room has a large wood stove to give you a cozy home feeling. There is 2 master suites complete with a spacious bathroom with a shower and walk in closet. This home includes an attached unfinished 2 car garage with a added family room in the loft.

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406-891-1005

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1 position - 3 year term

Airport Board of Adjustment/ Planning Board 2 positions - 2 year terms 1 open position- 1 year term remaining Baker TV Board - 1 position - 3 year term

Cemetery Board

1 position - 3 year term 1 open position - 2 year term remaining

Shooting Range Board

2 positions - 3 year terms 1 open position - 2 year term remaining

Lake Advisory Board

1 position - 3 year term 2 open positions - (1) 2 year term and (1) 3 year term remaining Library Board - 1 position - 5 year term Museum Board - 2 positions - 3 year terms Plevna TV - 1 position - 3 year term Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) 1 open position - 1 year term remaining 1 position - 3 year term

Tax Appeal Board

1 position - 3 year term 1 open position - 2 year term remaining Weed Board - 2 positions - 3 year terms

“Letter of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com.

Letters of Interest are due Thursday, June 11, 2020 by 5 p.m.

If you have questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106.

The Commissioners will appoint Monday, June 15, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.

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May 15, 2020

CLASSIFIEDS Call BoB HerBst 406-978-2233

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

LIVESTOCK

For Sale

Registered yearling black angus bulls.

•Fertility tested.

•On pasture now, and cake broke.

•Quiet dispositions.

•Sound and ready to go.

Medicine Rocks Ranch 1021 Highway 7 Baker, MT. 59313 Phone. 406-775-6478

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATOR: This is a part-time (28 hrs a week) permanent position with the Little Beaver Conservation District in Baker, MT. Employer will train with pay the first part of June. Individual must possess excellent organizational skills, be able to multi task and have the ability to work independently. Person will perform receptionist duties, provide customer service, track data in QuickBooks, and Excel. Duties will also include payroll, sales, invoicing, writing grants, taxes, and educational activities. Computer experience is required. Individual will also be required to work with local producers in selling trees and renting out the No-Till Drill. Benefits and insurance will be discussed at interview.

Wage will depend on experience.

Applicant must contact Job Service at 406-232-8340 in Miles City to apply. Closing date will be May 31, 20 20.

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NOW HIRING: Pharmacy tech.

On-the-job training. Apply in person at Baker Rexall Drug.

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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 SALE FOR SALE: Very spacious 2007 Keystone Challenger 35CKQ 5th wheel (standard ball) RV. Four slides, brand new tires, lots of cabinet and storage space inside and out, retractable awning, winter package and hasn’t traveled much.

Great for business or pleasure. NO SMOKERS AND NO PETS! Located in Ekalaka, MT. Too many options to list so call/text for details and pictures 406-853-0039.

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

17-20p ____________________________ FOR SALE: Registered Black Angus Yearling and two year old bulls.

For Sale Private Treaty. Large sire groups. Performance & fertility tested. Delivery available. Trangmoe Angus Ranch, Glendive, MT, 406-687-3315 or 406-989-3315.

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FOR RENT FOR RENT: Two bedroom house with attached two car garage. Also one bedroom furnished apartment.

No smoking, no pets. To see call 406-778-3996 or 406-891-0333.

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LEGALS SOLICITATION OF BIDS Fallon County hereby calls for bids for the Airport Short-Term Hay Lease pursuant to their authority to lease county property under §7-82231 MCA. Fallon County will receive sealed bids until 11 a.m. on May 26, 2020, for the lease of a certain parcel of land consisting of 120 acres around the Baker Municipal Airport in Fallon County, Montana for haying purposes.

The term for the Airport ShortTerm Hay Lease shall be from June 1, 2020 to July 31, 2020. Lessee shall provide all necessary equipment, fuel and supplies necessary to hay and remove bales by the end of the term. The successful bidder must enter into a formal Lease agreement within 30 days after the award of the bid.

For more information and to receive a copy of the Airport Shortterm Hay Lease, contact Brenda Wood, Fallon County Clerk and Recorder at P.O. Box 846, 10 West Fallon, Baker Fallon County, MT and 406-778-7106.

Bids shall be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Fallon County Airport Short-Term Hay Lease” and may be mailed to the Fallon County Board of Commission at P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Bids will be opened and read on May 26, at 11 a.m. Bids must be firm for 30 days.

The Board of Commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, wholly or in part, to waive any bid irregularities, and to make awards in any manner deemed in the best interest of Fallon County. s/Fallon County Board of Commission 19-20c MNAXLP _____________________________ DAHL MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION HOSPITAL INVITATION TO RE-BID Scull Construction Service, ND, hereinafter referred to as “CMAR” will be receiving Sealed Bids for Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Hospital. Sealed bids will be received by Carter County ATTN: Pamela J. Castleberry, Clerk and Recorder, at the Carter County Courthouse, hereinafter referred to as “Owner,” at 214 E. Park St., Ekalaka, MT until 1 p.m., May 28, 2020, at which time bids will be opened publicly.

▪ Bids will be received for various trades, including, but not limited to, 1C – Final Clean, 8D - Glazing, Aluminum Framed Entrances, and Storefronts, 9E - Painting and Coatings.

Upon receipt of an acceptable bid, the contract will be awarded within thirty days after the opening of bids

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The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344 and the written contract executed within ten days thereafter.

Bid documents will be made available by May 14, 2020 and can be purchased at the following locations: Billings Builders Exchange, Billings, MT Construction Industry Center, Rapid City, SD Northeast Wyoming Plan, Gillette, WY Sioux Falls Builders Exchange, Sioux Falls, SD Plains Builders Exchange, Sioux Falls, SD Fargo-Moorehead Builders Exchange, Fargo, ND Owner and CMAR reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to advertise for new bids. Owner and CMAR reserve the right to waive any informalities or technicalities in the bidding and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional bids. Owner and CMAR reserve the right to reject the bid of any bidder if determined it would not be in the best interest of the project to make an award to that bidder. The Bid Forms shall request information pertaining to the contractor’s place of business, experience with similar projects, and information demonstrating bidder’s qualifications for the project, ability to complete the project, and financial ability to complete the project.

In evaluating bids, the Owner and CMAR will consider the costs and bidder’s responsibility, experience, qualifications, ability to perform the work, reliability, and financial ability.

20-21c MNAXLP _____________________________ CALL FOR QUOTES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Fallon County, MT will receive bids at the Office of the Clerk & Recorder for the construction of Iron Horse Park - Finish Grading in Baker, MT. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the Office of Brosz Engineering, Inc., 109 South Main, Bowman, ND 58623.

The above quote will be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the office of the Fallon County Commission.

CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Fallon County and the State of Montana.

The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible quote which is in the best interest of the OWNER. Quotes shall be sealed and marked “IHP GRADING QUOTE”. Quotes shall be mailed or delivered to the Fallon County Clerk & Recorder by 10:30 a.m. on June 1, 2020.

Dated at Baker, Montana, this 11th day of May 2020. s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson Fallon County Commission

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Farmers and Ranchers are ESSENTIAL in the Production of Quality, Safe and Affordable Food!

We are Here to Help by Providing:

• Technologically Advanced Aircraft • Weed, Disease, Insect and Foliar Nutrient Applications • Product and Crop Consulting • Dependable, On-Time Service • Pre- & Post- Application Field Checks

Serving Southeastern Montana since 1996

Plu’s Flying Service, Inc. Above All Other Forms of Crop Care.

Darrin Pluhar, Operator • 406-775-6640 • Ekalaka & Baker, MT

FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Are you an experienced, reliable, and motivated individual looking for a career with a stable employer? We are accepting applications for the position of Shop Foreman for our Road Department. This full time, permanent position oversees all County Shop activities, ensuring consistent quality of maintenance and repair work on County equipment and vehicles. Performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on all County equipment including but not limited to heavy equipment, motor vehicles, small engine, and various type of grounds equipment.

Total compensation with health insurance, sick and vacation leave is over $80,000.00 annually.

Closing Date: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.; applications and a complete job descrip-

tion are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Bobby Wiedmer 406-978-2015 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

7 used mobile homes - 2010 and newer, in great shape. Call now, they won’t last long! $44,800 - Price includes delivery within 100 miles, blocked, leveled and central air conditioning.

Call Jason at (406) 855-2279 ________________________________________ FREON WANTED: We pay CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient.

Certified Professionals. Call (312) 291-9169 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com

CONCERT— “32 Below” at Daniels County Museum’s Pioneer Town, Scobey, MT. Concert kicks off Pioneer Days, Friday night June 26, 6:30.

Tickets and info, (406) 487-5965. ________________________________________ If you are reading this ad, you can see that classified advertising works! Reach over 400,000 readers in Montana and beyond to promote your product, service, event and business. To get results, contact this newspaper, or the Montana Newspaper Association at (406) 443-2850 or email stacy@mtnewspapers.com or member@mtnewspapers.com.

25 words for the small investment of $149.

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

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

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

Guns & Reloading Equipment

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

Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263

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

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

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Villa Happenings Words of Wisdom for the Senior Class of 2020 from Superior Care Villa residents. Superior Care Villa resident Kathy Householder says “Study hard if you go to college and don’t give up. Think of the future.”

Words of Wisdom from Superior Care Villa resident Allan Werre are “Choose an occupation that will require a good education.

Strive for good work habits and pay in the field you are really interested in.”

Superior Care Villa resident Gladys Morris would like to wish the Senior Class of 2020 the best of luck in their future endeavors!

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May 15, 2020

Children

By Daris Howard

My last daughter moved off to college last week, and I already miss having children around. I work at home teaching, and like many of you, I don’t go out a lot right now. But when I do, I like to observe the happy, positive outlook that children exhibit.

I was working in my garden when the three-yearold neighbor girl called to me. “What you doing?”

I stopped and wiped the sweat from my face.

“I’m cleaning and pruning my grapes.”

“What do you want to do that for?”

“If a person cleans, fertilizes, and prunes the grapes, they grow a lot better. And I really like grape juice.” I then asked, “So what are you doing?”

“I’m helping my daddy build on our house.”

“He is lucky to have someone like you to help him,” I replied.

She nodded. “I know.”

I thought about when I added on to our house.

It was in the winter, and the temperatures were often close to zero. My little three-year-old daughter would get someone to dress her in her insulated coveralls, boots, and big mittens. Then she would come out and sit on the cement and tell me knockknock jokes. Usually, she made them up on the spot, so they weren’t all that funny. But she was cute and brightened my day as I worked, especially since she wanted to be with me. She is now twenty-two, but it seems like just yesterday.

Today, my wife asked me to stop and dig a few flower starts that a lady had offered to her. When I got there, a small boy, about nine-years-old, met me at my car.

“Is your mother home?” I asked.

He didn’t answer the question, but asked, “Are you here to dig some plants?”

“Yes,” I replied.

“Then you don’t need my mom. She’s busy, so I will show you where they are.”

He led me around to the plants in the back yard, and as I started to dig, he started to talk.

“My name is Daniel. I bet you’re sick of this

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isolation thing. I know I sure am. I have lots of friends, but I don’t get to see them because I’m not in school. . .”

A little girl that looked just like Daniel eventually joined us.

“This is Lizzy,” Daniel said. “She doesn’t go to school because she’s only four. A few days ago, it was her birthday, and there was a big wind storm.”

Lizzy nodded. “And I went out in the wind, and it blew me over, and I got hurt.”

Daniel nodded. “Lizzy is the princess of owies.

She’s always getting hurt.”

“When the wind hurt me, I cried,” Lizzy said.

“But when I went in the house, my mom said it wasn’t that bad, so I didn’t even get a Band-Aid.” “That’s the sad thing about growing up,” I said.

“When you get hurt, you seldom get a Band-Aid, and when you do, they’re never the fun kind with dinosaurs or ducks or something. They’re just plain old brown Band-Aids.”

“That doesn’t sound like fun,” Lizzy said. “I hope I don’t ever grow up.”

A little blond neighbor girl wandered over.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m digging flower starts,” I replied.

“Can I help?” she asked.

“I think you would get your pretty dress all dirty,” I said. “I don’t think your mother would like that.”

“I’m sure she wouldn’t mind,” the little girl replied. “She sent me outside and said to have fun.

And it’s more fun if you get dirty.”

I dug for a while, and they continued to talk. I enjoyed their take on life. As I finished digging, Daniel said, “Do you want to see the fort I made?”

We all trooped around the side of the house, with me trying to social distance from my new friends.

Daniel had leaned the tree limbs that had broken off in the wind storm against the house. The girls loved it, and I praised him for being so innovative.

As I left, they waved, and Daniel called out, “Come back sometime, and you can play in the fort with us.”

I smiled and thought, “I would like that.”

2007 ToyBox Preschool Graduates Picture 1

Dillon Cole Hickey... Future hard worker like his dad Bryce Arnold Hufford... Policeman Taylor Mae Miller... Future mom Javan Aric Kesinger... Future cherry picker Macee Alayne Hadley... Future vet doctor Halle Marie Burdick... Future famer like her dad Taylor Paige Bertsch... Future Spiderman

Picture 2

Alissa Caidyn Schell... Future vet Trenton Jacob Collins... Future doctor Ethan James Verke... Future football player

Congratulations to the 2007 ToyBox Preschool Graduates Baker High School Class of 2020!

You’ve proven your strength and resilience in trying times and your future is limitless!

Love, Miss Mia

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