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Baker school makes flexible plans for fall Time runs out for city, Staff Report

The Baker School District is making plans for how to start school in just over a month, but they will have to be flexible, according to the school’s superintendent.

“Our main goal is to return to face-to-face instruction in the fall,” Superintendent Aaron Skogen said Tuesday. “Any model we have is essentially a hybrid model because coming back this year is going to look different than any other year we’ve come back. Our sanitation requirements, how we move students in and out of the building and such... we will have to have ground rules in place for the staff and students to make sure we are following the safety protocols.”

“Our main focus, our main goal is to be back in the building with students and staff … and moving forward in that direction,” Skogen explained.

“Right now, we have a lot of questions we have to answer. There are a lot of scenarios we’ll have to play out. We have been meeting with the administration for several weeks now and we have received guidance from the state Office of Public Instruction and the governor’s office.

“This week, we are meeting with our teachers and starting that dialogue. We have been in constant contact with the local health officials and playing out those scenarios and getting guidance from them,” he said.

The school has already made an announcement on its Facebook page, explaining the situation and plans for the students and families. “The guidance being issued does not contain mandates and/or obligatory directives for schools but rather serves as recommendations for local School Boards to consider as we finalize plans for the fall. Our administration is forming preliminary plans

that will address a wide-range of scenarios and issues that will need to be addressed prior to reopening. Our goal is to reopen school as normal as possible with an increased awareness and diligence placed on cleaning and effective sanitation practices.”

The first day of school is currently set for Aug. 20.

The enrollment is stable with no growth spurt adding to the district’s problems, the superintendent added.

“Hopefully, our goal will be back to faceto-face instruction.... meeting our students’ educational needs while not adding to the stress in the community,” he said.

Fall sports The fall athletic programs will follow the COVID guidelines established by the Montana High School Association, the superintendent added.

As the start of the fall seasons near, the superintendent said that he expects the guidelines to be updated to meet the current conditions in the state. “I would expect an announcement in the coming weeks,” he said.

Currently, the MHSA has stated that “while recognizing that county-by-county reopening may lead to inequities, the MHSA advocates for returning students to schoolbased athletics and activities and allowing youth sports organizations to operate in any and all situations where it can be done safely.

“Limited testing availability, lack of resources for contact tracing, and expanding knowledge of COVID-19 transmission could all result in significant changes to this guidance.”

“The MHSA will disseminate more information as it becomes available. Administrators and coaches must emphasize the need

for all coaches and participants who have signs or symptoms of illness to stay home when ill to decrease risk of viral transmission.”

“Vulnerable individuals” are defined by DPHHS as people age 65 years and older and others with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and those whose immune systems are compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy.

“Current pre-season conditioning and acclimatization models assume that athletes have deconditioned during the stay at home orders.

“The current pandemic may result in students being deconditioned for several months. The intensity and duration of training should be moderated upon return.

“The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is currently involved with several organizations in developing consensus guidelines for the resumption of workouts and practices. These guidelines will be reviewed by the MHSA after they are finalized.

“Due to the near certainty of recurrent outbreaks in the coming months, schools and youth sports organizations must be prepared for periodic school closures and the possibility of some teams having to isolate for two or more weeks while in-season.

“Development of policies is recommended regarding practice and/or competition during temporary school closures, the cancellation of contests during the regular season, and parameters for the cancellation or premature ending to post-season events/competitions,” according to the organization.

Plevna school makes plans for fall

By Brad Mosher

bmosher@countrymedia.net

The Plevna School District has completed one step in planning for the coming school year after a public survey was completed Tuesday.

According to Superintendent Nick Schumacher, the next step is for the teachers and others to come up with plans, then have public hearings before a completed plan is sent to the school board.

“There haven’t been any decisions made by the school board as of yet, he explained. “We do have a survey in the field which can be found on the district website as well. That survey closed Tuesday and we will use the results of that survey with our teacher leaders. We will collaborate in meetings … from those meetings, we will develop our preliminary plan and move into public meetings where the public will have another opportunity to provide input,” Schumacher said.

The preliminary plan the teachers develop from the survey will be in accordance with OPI (the state Office of Public Instruction) and

the governor’s reopening guidance, the superintendent explained.

“We will use that information to develop the preliminary plan that will then move to public meetings for additional public input. From there, it will go to the school board for approval,” he said.

The plan will be adaptable, the superintendent added.

“One thing that we learned this spring is that any and all plans need to be flexible and dynamic so that we can make adjustments based on the local climate as well as any directives made at the state level,” he added.

People interested in attending the public hearings or the school board meetings can find that information on the district’s web and Facebook pages, the superintendent said.

The state of Montana currently is still under Phase 2 COVID-19 guidelines.

Janae Phelps will be taking over the new volleyball program at the school this fall. “She is our PE and health teacher,” the superintendent said.

after-school program Staff Report

Time has run out for the partnership between the City of Baker and the Baker School District - at least as far as the after-school program is concerned.

The program was put in a fragile position when the city suspended the Recreation Department in order to help meet a budget shortfall caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of local revenues from the oil industry.

Baker Superintendent Aaron Skogen said that when the after-school program wasn’t put on as an agenda item for the next City Council meeting, time had run out and that he had to make a move to try to save the program.

“I respectfully told her I am out of time and have to find other options,” he explained Tuesday.

“My plan is to present and meet with the (Fallon) county commissioners on Monday to see if they can help subsidize the program and work with us.... and see if there is a point where we can ultimately break even for the year.”

“Essentially, the school would be running the after-school program and the county would be helping with the costs,” Skogen explained. “The county and commissioners won’t have anything to do with health and education courses. We’ll see if we can coordinate together to make the after-school program go.”

The superintendent said that the school will work with the past director. Mrs. (Angie) Rabbitt has agreed to sit down and help us plan out the activities that she did in the past. We’ll have to decide how many employees that is going to take. We’ll probably have to create about three positions. We’ll have to work with the public health department and make sure we have a plan that allows us to move forward in the fall,” he added.

When Skogen meets with the county commissioners, he said that he’ll see if the commissioners can work with the program.

“We’ll probably have a board meeting next week to see if the board can take action. Then we’ll try to iron out precisely what that program might be,” he said.

“The after school program allows students to stay after school and receive a snack as well as recreation activities. There is tutoring, as well.”

“The program itself is an opportunity for the students and parents to take advantage and have the kids stay on campus.”

“Our only focus is making sure we still have the after-school program, if not the little kids basketball camp or the little kids football training.”

“Typically, the students would meet at Lincoln Elementary after school and that is where they would receive a snack, then do some activities. If the weather is nice, it could be outside,” the superintendent added.

The school and the after-school program will start Aug. 20.

Alissa Bohle competing for Miss Montana

Fallon County joins state COVID case list

Staff Report

Fallon County had been untouched by a pandemic which has claimed the lives of more than 130,000 Americans – until Friday, July 10.

The Fallon County Department of Health announced on its Facebook page that it has recorded one positive COVID-19 result. The positive is for a man between the ages of 30 to 39 years old.

“Every effort is being made to protect our citizens at this time, as this is something the COVID-19 Task Force, Fallon County Health Department and Fallon Medical Complex have been preparing for the last few months. Contact tracing will begin and the Health Department will call you if we feel as though you have potential exposure.

The name of the patient will not be released to the public. We

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urge the citizens of Fallon County to follow the guidelines, wear a mask, and practice social distancing. As always, stay healthy and safe.

“We have contacted all individuals that are close contacts of the infected individual. If you have not been contacted and are concerned, you can always get a surveillance test done. Give us a call at 406-778-2824.

“Please note, due to high call volume and hours, there may be a delay in returning calls but we will get back to you,” the health department posted on Facebook.

The change in status for Fallon County has occurred as the Treasure State goes through a dramatic increase in the number of residents testing positive and even dying from the Coronavirus.

As of Wednesday, July 15, the state had 2,096 confirmed cases, with 145 listed as new.

The Fallon County total of

one case is dwarfed by its neighbor to the west, Custer County, which has 38 cases.

To the north, Dawson County has a total of eight positive cases (all have recovered), while Roosevelt County has 15 positives and Wibaux County has one positive.

In the eastern Montana region, only Carter, Powder River, Prairie, and McCone counties are still on the list of zero positive cases.

Montana cases surge Most of the reported cases have been in the counties with large population clusters, with Yellowstone County having nearly 500 cumulative positives.

Billings is the largest city in the county.

Gallatin County is close behind with 403 cumulative positive cases, as of Sunday’s announcement from the state’s Department of Health.

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Alissa Bohle, Baker High School 2020 graduate, is one of 12 Miss Montana candidates competing in Glendive July 2325 for the title of Miss Montana 2020. Covid safety precautions have been approved for the event in the 1,000 seat DCHS auditorium.

Daughter of Kalyn and Leslie Bohle of Plevna, Alissa participated as a teen last year.

Her mother has been the official photographer for the Miss Montana Scholarship Program the past few years. Leslie has been the official photographer for Miss Montana week the past five years. This will be the sixth. Alissa’s talent is a mono-

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logue which accounts for 35% of the judging scores. Interview, evening gown, onstage question and articulating her platform complete the scoring.

Alissa was active in Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Spartanettes, Student Council, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, American Lutheran Church Youth Group and was on the honor roll all four years of high school. She plans to attend Montana State University.

Her platform, empowering today’s youth is about reaching out to our future leaders and showing them how to use their voice. Alissa said, “I hope to create a chain affect where they too will be a mentor to someone.”

Preliminary competition with 12 Miss MT contestants and ten outstanding teens begins Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in Glendive at the DCHS 1000-seat auditorium with room to spread out safely. Half the Miss MT contestants perform talent Thursday while the other half is judged on evening

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gown and onstage question; roles are reversed Friday. Friday at 1 p.m. the Glendive Chamber sponsors the parade which will include cruising by the nursing homes since the contestants can’t visit. Friday night’s 7 p.m. production culminates in the crowning of Montana’s Outstanding Teen by the reigning outstanding teen, Karsen Murphy of Glendive.

People can vote online $1/vote at www.missmontana.com for a contestant to be Montana’s Choice, a preliminary finalist and earn up to $1,000 scholarship.

Tickets are reduced this year and are available online, at the Glendive Chamber, Farm to table Store in the EPEC and at the door. No silent auction and limited concessions will be available in the lobby. Sanitizer will be available and seating will be spread out. Masks are welcome but not required.

Saturday night the judges narrow the competition which includes Montana’s Choice voted by the public online and judging starts anew. The new Miss Montana wins over $5,100 in scholarships and will compete for the title of Miss America 2021 in its centennial year. All Miss Montana contestants receive at least a $950 scholarship and teens a $300 scholarship. The Miss America Organization is the nation’s largest provider of scholarship for young women.

Missoula County has had 124 cases while Big Horn County has 115 cumulative positive cases as of July 12.

In active positive cases, Yellowstone County is still the hot spot in the state with 312 active, while Gallatin County has 163 and Big Horn County has 47.

According to the state statistics released Sunday online, the state has had 29 people die.

After testing more than 114,000 people in the state, 128 people have been hospitalized with 26 still in the hospital. The state reported 864 active cases and 865 who have recovered.

Nine of the reported 29 deaths have occurred in Yellowstone County, while Big Horn County has had four and Gallatin County has one fatality.

After having an early high of 35 cases reported in late March, the number dropped in April, May and early June.

The state set a new record for positives on June 28, hitting 56, but

by July 1, it was broken again with 67 reported cases.

By July 6, the state had a new record of 80 cases, jumping to 96 just two days later.

On July 9, the state shattered the century mark with 125 cases.

Recommendations According to the state’s health department, there is a recommendation people wear masks. “At this time, wearing a mask is strongly recommended in public settings. The CDC also recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. However, county authorities can impose more restrictive local measures than are outlined in the Governor’s directives.

“With widespread testing and testing of close-contact cases (contact tracing), we expect to see new cases. As the Governor stated in this June 11 press conference, these cases serve as a reminder that we cannot get complacent and that if unchecked, this virus can spread quickly and quietly. In Montana, local and tribal public health are working carefully to perform contact tracing to get exposed individuals into quarantine and eliminate chains of transmission to keep the virus under control,” the state agency posted online.

Miles Community College announces Class of 2020 Graduates

Miles Community College has awarded 125 degrees to their graduating class of 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines, MCC was not able to host their annual commencement ceremony on campus, normally held in May. They instead published a Virtual Commencement Ceremony, featuring staff and faculty salutations, guest speakers, and photo slides featuring each graduate. The ceremony is still available to view by visiting the following link: https://vgrad.z19.web. core.windows.net/milescc/i/index.html.

Listed are area students and the degrees they received at Miles Community College’s Commencement Ceremonies.

Taylyn Mae Koenig, Baker, Associate of Science and Rexx Wiman, Baker, Certificates of Applied Science, Heavy Equipment Operations.

Joke of the Day I’m reading a book called “There’s a hole in my bucket!”

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Pressure Cooker Workshop EKALAKA When: Friday, July 24th 5:30 - 7pm Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 409 S Central Ave.

BAKER When: Saturday, July 25th 5:30 - 7pm Where: Fallon Co. Exhibit Hall

Stop by with your pressure cookers to get them tested and make sure your gauges are working correctly! (Must be a dial gauge pressure cooker.)

No RSVP is needed.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call. 406-778-7110

On July 7, in the early evening, a severe storm came through Baker.

Rosendale advises Montanans on storm damage Follow the below steps, be wary of storm chasers, work with insurance companies State Auditor Matt Rosendale is advising Montanans to be vigilant after storms last week caused hail and wind damage throughout Eastern Montana.

“Folks need to take steps immediately to document storm damage and be on the lookout for storm chasers,” Rosendale said. “Work with your insurance company to get the claims process started and make sure you have a reputable contractor or auto body shop. My office is available to answer questions and assist with any insurance-related problems after these severe storms.”

Montanans have experienced problems with out-of-state contractors after major weather events in recent years. It’s important for homeowners to take the right steps from the beginning to prevent bigger problems down the road. Consumers must take ownership of the process and not hand off responsibility to third parties. Property owners control all of the contractual agreements with insurers and contractors, it’s ultimately up to the consumer to make sure everything happens properly.

If your property was damaged, here is what you should do: •Immediately take photos and thoroughly document all damage before beginning any cleanup or repairs.

•Then, take steps to prevent further destruction of the property.

Cover broken windows and holes in roofs, put tarps over places that could get more water or wind damage, etc.

•Contact your insurance company and get the claims process started.

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Make sure you understand your deductible, what is and isn’t covered, and your responsibilities.

•Don’t sign an agreement with a contractor until you’ve talked to your insurance agent or company representative.

•Beware of high-pressure sales tactics and unsolicited offers from contractors. Don’t feel rushed to sign a repair contract. Get multiple bids and check references. Choose a contractor who will work with your insurance adjuster to assess damage and costs of repair.

•Verify that the contractor you’re considering is registered to do business in Montana, has workers compensation insurance, liability insurance, and is bonded.

•Get a written contract and never pay in full for work before it’s completed.

•Maintain ownership of the process: don’t hand over Power of Attorney or responsibility for settling the insurance claim, don’t sign a contract that has blanks or isn’t thorough.

•When dealing with damage to vehicles or trailers, work with reputable auto body shops and get multiple bids.

•Contact Rosendale’s office with questions or concerns about insurance at 444-2040 or csimt.gov •Contact the Montana Office of Consumer Protection with concerns about contractors at 444-4500 or dojmt.gov/consumer •If you dodged impacts from the recent storms, take time to review your insurance policy, pay attention to your deductibles and other details, and make sure you have the coverage you want in case of future weather damage.

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10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 16, 2010 --

July 12 law enforcement authorities from Fallon County and eastern Montana closed the Eastern Montana Humane Society shelter located five miles northwest of Baker due to violations of the Montana animal cruelty code. When responders arrived they found large numbers of dogs and cats living in filthy, cramped pens and crates. Volunteers began transporting the 62 dogs and 33 cats from the shelter to the Fallon County fairgrounds barn. Approximately 30 volunteers traveled to Baker from across Montana and the U.S. to help in the rescue. . .A rash of vehicles were broken into in the early morning hours of July 30 in Baker. Between 10-15 vehicles had items stolen from inside. The list of reported stolen items includes iPods, Tom-Tom navigation system, digital cameras, cash and a couple of purses.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 21, 2000 --

Country superstar Mark Chesnutt has signed to be the concert entertainer for the Fallon County Fair Aug. 19. . .Vivian Celander will celebrate her 80th birthday July 22 with an open house at the Baker Senior Center. . .The heat was on last weekend with 103 degree temperature and wind - record drought conditions in the area. . .Annetta (Varner) Beck celebrated her 90th birthday July 15. . .Seventy-two golfers participated in the 2000 Mammo Whammo Golf Tournament July 9. First place team consisted of Ernie Scheetz, Dave Havens, Scott Rost and Les Afrank. . .The fifth annual Christmas in July is going on at Baker Furniture. . .Joe Montana Day and Ismay Reunion was a success July 1, a 3 on 3 basketball contest was held and that night the Little Missouri band played for a dance. Sunday started off with a breakfast and the 3 on 3 tournament continued.

Children’s games were enjoyed in the afternoon and that evening Stan Howe provided entertainment before the main attraction - The Ringling 5. . .Little Beaver Conservation District is offering an opportunity to view agricultural options in alternative grazing, wind protection and stream assessment. The first stop will be at the Jerry and Kathy Sikorski ranch.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 19, 1990 --

and defeated the measure with a tally of 242 for and 375 against. . .Picture: Dustin Gorder, nine year old son of Pam and Gary Gorder, pulled a four and onehalf pound northern pike, measuring two feet four inches long from Baker Lake with a gummy bear. . .Shane Elmore, 16 year old son of Dave and Jeanette Elmore, was seriously injured July 15 in a one vehicle accident. . .Joe and Agnes Lovec will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 28. . .Don and Gladys Morris will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary July 29. . .July 6, Stella Plummer was honored with a party to celebrate her 99th birthday. . .Eilek’s is having a liquidation sale - 3040-50% off entire store. . .Cody Heiser won first place in the Crazy Days bike parade. Clark Curry and Pat Griffith took second place honors and Cody Craig took third place. . .Second annual Class B Big Sky All Star football game will be held July 11.

Representing Baker on the south squad will be Todd Barkley, Les Afrank and Nolan Verke.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 17, 1980 --

Montana Senator Max Baucus visited Baker Wednesday evening during a seven day tour of drought stricken areas of eastern Montana. . .Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood and Barbara Neumann traveled to Knoxville, TN, in June for the annual meeting of the National Band Association of which Mr. Wood is a member.

Barbara performed in the National High School Honor Band. . .The Bank of Baker had a very successful grand opening for their new drive-in facilities July 10. Winners of their Las Vegas trip were Mr. Merritt Duffield and Mrs. Billy J. Hughes. . .Delegates to 4-H Congress came back with good results. Those attending from Baker were Jennifer Myhre, Sheila Bondell, Steve Koenig, Kenny Lutts, Val Losing, Mary Lutts, Jerry Losing and Julie Bruha.

lines. . .Considerable hail damage was reported over Fallon County during the past weekend with damage being estimated from eight to ten percent. . .Fallon County surpassed its goal in this April’s cancer drive, it was announced this week by chairman Mrs. Ronald Shepherd.

Three food baskets helped swell the total to $815.18. The goal was $800.00. . .The Farmers Home Administration has appointed Arnold Davis as county supervisor for Carter, Fallon and Wibaux Counties. He replaces Robert Luhrsen who resigned recently.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 20, 1950 --

S. A. Weeks, M.D. and son Sam and Gary Morrow reported on the Boy Scout Jamboree held at Valley Forge, PA. . .Wm. King, state high school inspector, recently gave the report that the Baker High School was granted unqualified accrediting for four years of high school teaching during the last year. . .City of Baker underwent aerial spraying early Saturday morning. It seems to have been very effective. . .Baker Boy Scouts, Troop 29, will leave Sunday for a week’s scouting at Crazy Head near Lame Deer.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 18, 1940 --

One of the big attractions of the Fallon County Fair this year is the fine race program which will be staged Sept. 6 and 7.

Entries will be confined to the Fallon, Carter and Slope County horses. No thoroughbreds will be allowed to enter. . .President F. D. Roosevelt was nominated for a third term at the Chicago Democratic Convention. . .A new oven was installed at a cost of $1,300 in the City Bakery. . .Governor Roy E. Ayers and Sam Ford were nominated for governor in Tuesday’s primary election.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 16, 1970 --

Gene Domagala, owner and operator of Baker Super Valu Store, has been awarded the “Outstanding Merchandising Award” plaque from Super Valu Stores, Inc. . .Board of directors of the Peanut Shack held their last meeting Monday to close the doors for the last time on the “Teen Center”. Although the center provided a place to go and entertainment for the teenagers, vandalism was the reason for this final decision. . .Four shooters from the Baker Trap Club attended the state shoot in Great Falls this weekend. They were Claude Ware, Norris Newberry, Duane Brockel and Jim Anderson. . .State Line Babe Ruth League All-Stars are Vic Callen, Dave Havens, Gerald Madler and Jerry Callen.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 17, 1930 --

Fire, which swept through the upper story of Grainger’s Cafe building, resulted in a heavy loss not only to the owner of the building and to George Grainger who had furnishings and equipment there, but also to the occupants of the bedrooms who were unable to save any of their belongings. . .A petition is being circulated this week to obtain funds for the improvement of the lake for swimming and recreational facilities. The entire amount collected will be used for labor and supplies necessary to carry out the suggested improvements. . .By a majority of 80 to 8, the proposal to finance by means of a $15,000 bond issue, a new well for the city was passed by the taxpayers at a special election held here Wednesday.

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 15, 1920 --

The Farmers Elevator is being overhauled and numerous improvements made before grain begins to arrive from harvest. O. K. Ames is supervising the work. . The Equity picnic at Westmore last Saturday was attended by a large crowd. An airplane gave air excursions to those who had a hankering to fly and $15.00. . .Lewis Williams was brought to Baker Saturday suffering from a severe scalp wound, the result of a runaway while harrowing a piece of land. . .The tourist camp recently established in the park east of the city is proving to be a popular place, 115 persons registered during the first week. . .Jack Wolenetz was in from Webster and says he has wheat 30 inches high with heads four inches long. . .The worst electrical storm of this season visited Baker Monday night and lasted an hour. No reports of any damage were made and the crops are looking real good.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

July 16 - Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990.

July 19 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center.

July 20 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., library basement.

July 21 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church.

July 23 - Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 232-5698.

July 26 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center.

July 27 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall.

July 28 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Lake Board

meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room.

August 2 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center.

•HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church.

•District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court.

•O’Fallon Historical Museum: Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m-noon & 1-5 p.m.

•Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

•Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., courthouse.

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July 17, 2020

Fallon County Times

Now is a good time to Before You Claim Social Security review property titles

By Jim Cusimano, Big Sky Financial Planning Group

By MSU News Service

How personal property and assets are titled can impact on how that property is distributed after a person’s death and, in some cases, may supersede a will.

Montana State University Extension educators say it is important for people to understand how titling personal property that is owned in joint tenancy with right of survivorship could have unintended consequences.

MSU Extension family economics specialist Marsha Goetting and Pondera County Extension agent Wendy Wedum said factors like property title laws and intestacy statutes can impact how property is distributed after a person dies.

Joint tenancy with right of survivorship, according to Montana law, takes priority over a written will. Property held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship passes to the surviving joint tenant.

As an example, a man with a child from a prior marriage may want that child to receive a specific mutual fund, and so he indicates that in his will. However, since the mutual fund is owned in joint tenancy with his ex-wife, the joint tenancy takes priority. His wife would receive the mutual fund, not the child.

“This is why it is important for Montanans to know how their real and personal property assets are titled. This includes checking accounts, certificates of deposits,

investments and land,” Goetting said.

“Remember, a will only controls the property after the death of the joint tenants,” Wedum added. “For example, if a husband and wife own property in joint tenancy and if the husband writes a will leaving the property to his parents, the will ‘works’ only if his wife is not living. If she is still alive, the property automatically passes to her because of the joint tenancy.”

Goetting said very few Montanans know that, by titling property in joint tenancy with right of survivorship and by not writing a will, their property could pass to unintended heirs. A will could assure that assets do not pass to one set of heirs simply because one person outlived the other by a few hours.

She noted that working with an attorney can provide the appropriate wording to accomplish the will writer’s wishes.

“Make sure the assets you have worked so hard to acquire are distributed according to your wishes instead of Montana law,” Wedum said.

For more information, request the MSU Extension MontGuides “Property Ownership” and “Wills” at www.montana.edu/estateplanning/eppublications.html.

For those who do not have computer access, copies are available from county Extension or reservation offices.

Legal Tip of the Week

Did you know … that landlords cannot charge late fees from March 30 through May 24 (later for those especially vulnerable to coronavirus)?

Governor Bullock issued a directive on March 30 saying that landlords should not charge any tenants for late fees, interest, or other charges or penalties because of nonpayment of rent.

Gov. Bullock extended that directive through May 24 (longer for those vulnerable to coronavirus). That means that even if you fell behind on rent, you shouldn’t get charged fees or interest between March 30 and May 24. It is a good idea to keep a record that you told your landlord that you suffered a job loss, wage or hours reduction, closure of business, needed to take time off work to care for a school-aged child, or some other reason related to the COVID-19 pandemic. There isn’t specific language you need to use, just make sure that you describe how you were impacted by the outbreak. A record may include a copy of a letter or text message, a note you made about how you contacted your landlord, or some other way of showing that you let your landlord or property manager know about your situation.

If you are especially vulnerable to coronavirus and meet other conditions, the landlord can’t charge you late fees until you stop sheltering at home or the pandemic ends. Find more information about protections for people especially vulnerable to coronavirus at: montanalawhelp.org/resource/3-things-to-know-aboutcovid-19-and-your-housing-rights-in-montana.

To learn more, check out the COVID-19 section on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/. gal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.

A few things you may want to think about before filing for benefits Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 72, claiming the retirement benefits you are entitled to by federal law is no casual decision. You will want to consider a few key factors first.

How long do you think you will live? If you have a feeling you will live into your nineties, for example, it may be better to claim later. If you start receiving Social Security benefits at or after Full Retirement Age (which varies from age 66 to 67 for those born in 1943 or later), your monthly benefit will be larger than if you had claimed at 62. If you file for benefits at FRA or later, chances are you probably a) worked into your mid-sixties, b) are in fairly good health, and c) have sizable retirement savings. 1 If you really need retirement income, then claiming at or close to 62 might make more sense. If you have an average lifespan, you will, theoretically, receive the average amount of lifetime benefits regardless of when you claim them. Essentially, the choice comes down to more lifetime payments that are smaller versus fewer lifetime payments that are larger. For the record, Social Se-

curity’s actuaries project that the average 65-year-old man to live 84.0 years, and the average 65-year-old woman, 86.5 years. 2 Will you keep working? You might not want to work too much, since earning too much income may result in your Social Security being withheld or taxed.

Prior to Full Retirement Age, your benefits may be lessened if your income tops certain limits. In 2018, if you are aged 62 to 65, receive Social Security, and have an income over $17,040, $1 of your benefits will be withheld for every $2. If you receive Social Security and turn 66 later this year, then $1 of your benefits will be withheld for every $3 that you earn above $45,360. 3 Social Security income may also be taxed above the program’s “combined income” threshold. (“Combined income” = adjusted gross income + nontaxable interest + 50% of Social Security benefits.) Single filers who have combined incomes from $25,000 to $34,000 may have to pay federal income tax on up to 50% of their Social Security benefits, and that also applies to joint filers with combined incomes of $32,000 to $44,000.

Single filers with combined incomes above $34,000 and joint filers whose combined incomes surpass $44,000 may have to pay federal income taxes on up to 85% of their

Social Security benefits. 3 When does your spouse want to file?

Timing does matter, especially for two-income couples. If the lower-earning spouse collects Social Security benefits first, and then the higher-earning spouse collects them later, that may result in greater lifetime benefits for the household. 4 Finally, how much in benefits might be coming your way? Visit SSA.gov to find out, and keep in mind that Social Security calculates your monthly benefit using a formula based on your 35 highest-earning years. If you have worked for less than 35 years, Social Security fills in the “blank years” with zeros. If you have, say, just 33 years of work experience, working another couple years might translate to a slightly higher Social Security income. 1 A claiming decision may be one of the most significant financial decisions of your life. Your choices should be evaluated years in advance - with insight from the financial professional who has helped you plan for retirement.

Citations.

1 - MarketWatch.com, November 2, 2019 2 - SSA.gov, May 28, 2020 3 - BlackRock.com, May 28, 2020 4 - MarketWatch.com, November 11, 2019

To keep residents of nursing homes safe, Congress must ensure that all facilities: •Regularly test residents and staff; with rigorous testing, nursing homes can identify cases early and prevent the spread of the virus.

•Have and use personal protective equipment (PPE).

•Report COVID-19 cases and deaths daily; complete transparency will enable residents and their families to make informed decisions.

•Facilitate virtual visits between residents and their families; loved-ones serve as additional eyes and ears - and are often the first to spot changes in a resident’s physical or mental health. Virtual visits also reduce the isolation that residents face when family members can’t visit regularly.

Additionally, here in Montana, state officials and state legislators must assure that: •Nursing home standards are enforced. If standards are not met, citations should be issued or facilities should be shut down.

•Montanans have the option of staying in their own homes as they age; 90% of Montanans age 50+ want to remain in their

homes rather than move to a nursing home, yet state Medicaid dollars currently favor nursing homes.

•Long-term care facility workers are paid adequately for the difficult and increasingly risky conditions they face.

All facilities must strengthen their infection control procedures. A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found nationally that more than 80 percent of nursing homes were cited for infection prevention failures – and that was before the pandemic. If facilities ignore basic procedures like handwashing and always using PPE, they won’t be able to keep residents safe.

Finally, Congress and state officials must stop all efforts to provide nursing homes with immunity related to COVID-19. Longterm care providers must remain responsible for negligent actions that fail to protect the health - and lives - of their residents.

Our parents, grandparents, and spouses are dying in record numbers – often scared and alone. Congress and state officials must act now to protect nursing home residents – and to stem the needless loss of life.

Four months after first outbreak, nursing homes remain COVID-19 hotbeds

By Alex Ward, AARP Montana State President

The national coronavirus death toll in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities is shocking and the stories are gut wrenching.

More than 56,000 nursing home residents in the U.S. have died - some alone and afraid without a family member by their side.

That’s 44% of all national COVID-19 related deaths, yet nursing home residents only make up 1% of the U.S. population.

Here in Montana, there have been 13 deaths or 40% of total COVID-19 related deaths from an assisted living facility and most recently, from a memory care unit.

As compared to other states, many of Montana’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities have been proactive and have limited exposures, so far. However, they must remain vigilant to prevent more infections and outbreaks.

The first major outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. was reported on February 29 in Washington State - in a nursing home. It was clear from the start that long-term care facilities would be a hotbed for the virus.

Almost No-Bake Pineapple Dream Dessert

Ingredients: For the crust: 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs divided use 1/2 cup butter For the filling: 4 oz cream cheese (1/2 block),

softened 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping (COOL WHIP), thawed 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well Instructions Preheat oven to 300F. For the crust: Crush graham crackers. Also, drain crushed pineapple.

Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick butter) in the microwave in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.

Add 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs to the melted butter and stir until combined.

Measure out 2 CUPS of the crumb mixture and press it firmly

into the bottom of an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 square baking dish (whichever you have) Bake crumb mixture for about 8-10 minutes and then allow to cool completely.

You’ll have some crumb mixture (1/2 cup) left over. Just hang onto it because you’ll need it for the topping.

For the filling: In a stand mixer (or using an electric mixer), beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy.

If using a stand mixer, turn it down to low and add the powdered sugar slowly until it is all incorporated and smooth.

Now add in a heaping tablespoon of the drained pineapple and give it a good stir.

Next, spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked and cooled graham cracker crust.

In a separate bowl, combine the whipped topping with the remaining drained crushed pineapple.

Stir well. It will get thick and clumpy.

Spread whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer. I just drop it by the blob-full all over and then gently spread it using the back of my spoon.

Now, sprinkle the rest of the graham cracker crumb mixture on the top.

Cover the whole dish with plastic wrap.

Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.

Extension to Youth

When: July 29th at 8:30am - Noon Where: We will be meeting at the Carter Co. Museum and will be driving together to the Chalk Buttes.

Who: Anyone 5 - 14 yrs. in Fallon/Carter Counties.

What: We will be hiking the Chaulk Buttes Trail (about a 2 hr. round-trip hike).

This will include a talk from the museum about the history of the area as well as a talk about the dinosaurs that were there many years ago! Drinks/snacks will be provided. Due to limited seating provided by the Extension Office to get to the Chalk Buttes. Parents are encouraged to come along with their children. A high clearance vehicle (SUV/Truck) is recommended for the trip to the Chalk Buttes Please call the Extension Office at 406-778-7110 to RSVP by July 20th.

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July 17, 2020

Fallon County Times

NJCAA changes Staying Safe in the Sun Teaching Scouts Athletics Schedule for 2020-2021 The COVID-19 Pandemic has altered the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) athletic seasons. In a major announcement July 13, the NJCAA shared its plan to give athletic seasons a better chance of success in the coming school year.

NJCAA President & CEO, Dr. Christopher Parker, said in a recent press release, “Our greatest focus is and always has been providing the best opportunities for our student-athletes. Through a unified effort from our Presidential Advisory Council, the Board of Regents, and leadership staff, our most recent plan of action provides a path that keeps our student-athletes competing at the highest level with proper safety measures in place. As we move forward as an association, we will continue to provide opportunities for our student-athletes, coaches, and all those involved with the NJCAA to be safe and successful.” (For the full press release from the NJCAA, go to: https://www.njcaa.org/general/2019-20/releases/20200713l9o7t8) For most sports, the NJCAA is going to allow fall practices and scrimmages, but push the regular season back to the beginning of 2021. Cross-country and Tennis are the only NJCAA sports that will have a regular season and national championship in the fall. Other sports such as football, volleyball and basketball will use the fall to prepare for their season and will begin competing in January, 2021.

At Dawson Community College, that means there won’t be regular season volleyball or basketball games in the fall and early winter like there normally is. Volleyball will begin their season on January 22 and it will run through March 20 with their game schedule being cut down to 20 dates. The basketball season has been reduced from 30 regular season games to 22 and will run from January 29 through March 27. These teams will still be able to have 60 days of practice in the fall and five scrimmage dates against outside competition.

There are minor changes to baseball and softball, but they will stick with practices and scrimmages in the fall and then their regular season in the spring as usual.

Rodeo is still planning to have their normal fall and spring seasons. Dawson’s newest program, esport, shouldn’t be affected by the pandemic.

DCC Athletic Director Joe Peterson shared his perspective, “It’s nice to have a decision and know the way forward now. Pushing the seasons back will give more time to improve COVID testing turnaround times and hopefully find medications or a vaccine. The extra time will also give our teams the opportunity to train and prepare for our seasons better. I’m thankful they will allow us to play scrimmages because we can treat those like regular games and will let the athletes see how they stack up against other teams. The major issue I foresee us dealing with are transportation issues in the spring when all of the sports are competing at the same time. I think most people want sports back as soon as possible, but junior college sports will have to wait a few extra months.”

The sun is an important part of our lives. Sunny days have a positive impact on our mood, increase our level of physical activity, make many social events and gatherings possible, and even benefit our health by providing our bodies with essential vitamin D. Unfortunately, sun exposure also presents risk factors that can lead to skin or eye damage, and even skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common of all cancer types. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Prevention and early detection are the best ways to keep your skin healthy. It’s important to learn what you can do to protect yourself and how to spot any possible signs of skin cancer.

Here are some easy ways to protect your skin from sun damage: •Wear sunscreen with a SPF 15 or higher. If you have fair skin or light hair, you are more susceptible to the sun’s rays and should use a sunscreen with a higher SPF. •Choose sunscreen labeled “broad spectrum” meaning that it protects against two types of harmful rays: UVA and UVB. •Use waterproof sunscreen to make sure it stays on longer, even if you perspire or get wet.

•Reapply sunscreen often usually every two hours, but sooner if you’ve been swimming or are perspiring heavily.

•Cover your whole body.

Remember those areas that can be easy to forget, such as your ears, eyelids, lips, nose, hands, feet and the top of your head.

•Seek shade or avoid the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The sun is strongest during those hours, even on cloudy days.

•Wear a hat with a wide brim to help shade your eyes, ears and head.

•Wear wrap-around sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection to safeguard your eyes.

•Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing such as longsleeve shirts or long pants that protect a larger area of your skin. Tightly woven fabrics in dark or bright colors are best.

Sun safety for kids Babies under six months old should never be exposed to the sun. Cover their skin and feet protectively. To protect their head and face, choose a widebrimmed hat or bonnet, and use a stroller with a canopy or hood.

Children need to be active.

Activities like playing outdoors are vital to their physical health. As a parent, you can make sun safety just as important. Always apply sunscreen as part of your child’s “getting ready to play” rituals.

Encourage shade-friendly activities during peak sun hours.

Teenagers are under pressure to conform in many ways. Tanning can be one of those expectations. Help your child understand that tanning, especially tanning booths, are unsafe. Teach your teenagers about self-tanners, keep the sunscreen bottle in view, and make sure a bottle is included in their outdoor sports bags.

Remember, you are your children’s role model, so let them see you protecting yourself from the sun.

Polaris continues sponsorship of Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers competition The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Committee is thrilled that for the sixth consecutive year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the YF&R Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger® Side by Side UTV to the winner of that competition. The Discussion Meet, which is open to Farm Bureau members age 18-35, is meant to simulate a committee meeting with ideas discussed and solutions developed. The MFBF YF&R Discussion Meet will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10 during the MFBF Annual Convention in Billings.

“We are excited and honored to have Polaris and our Montana Polaris Dealers sponsoring our Young Farmers and Ranchers again this year and donating the Grand Prize Ranger for our 2020 Discussion Meet winner,” said MFBF YF&R Chair J.M. Peck. “We are looking forward to our upcoming annual convention and especially the discussion meet competition.”

Kyle Hoover, district retail manager, Polaris, noted, “Polaris and the sponsoring Polaris dealers of Montana are very excited to once again partner with the Montana Farm Bureau and their Young Farmer and Rancher Program. Giving back and supporting our lo-

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(Part 2) Because the boys in my troop liked to stay at the farthest camp out in the woods, it wasn’t uncommon for us to have problems with bears wandering into our camp. One night a bear came in search of food. Rod, my assistant, ran to the main lodge and got him and me some pepper spray we could use to drive the bear out. We kept it with us all the time after that.

One evening, as our troop was sitting down to eat, we heard growling, screaming, and the most tumultuous noise come from the camp closest to ours. Before we could do anything, Steven, the scoutmaster from that camp, came running to us.

“There’s a bear tearing our camp apart!” Rod and I both pulled out our pepper spray and jumped up to help, but then Steven continued.

“The boys dragged an orphan cub into our camp and tied it up.”

Both Rod and I stopped and turned to Steven. “You tied a cub in your camp?” I said.

Steven nodded and spoke in a fearful voice. “The boys found it and said they were sure it was orphaned. They felt sorry for it, brought it back to camp, and tied it there so they could feed it. That must have made some bear mad.”

“Not just some bear,” I said. “That would be its mother. Sometimes mother bears leave their cubs to forage. I’m sure she traced the scent to your camp.”

“Pepper spray might not drive off an angry mother bear,” Rod said.

I nodded. “We just need to make sure everyone stays out of there until the bear can free her cub.” I then turned to the boys in our troop.

“Mort, David, you two take the south trail to stay away from the camp and run back to the lodge and inform the camp leaders. Gordy, Devin and Dallin, you follow me around to the north of the camp to warn anyone coming from that side. I will defend against the bear there. Rod will drive the bear away if it comes this direction. The rest of you go down the south trails, warn anyone coming from that direction, and do whatever Rod tells you. Make sure no one goes near that camp!”

I took the three boys I assigned to work with me, and with Steven following close behind, we cut out through the woods to the west to swing wide around Steven’s camp. I sent each of the three boys north along different trails to warn anyone who might come from that direction. I got as close to Steven’s camp as I dared and stayed there. From that point, I could hear the bear growling, ripping and smashing anything she could.

I turned to Steven. “You did get all of your boys out of there, didn’t you?”

He nodded. “Everyone ran when the bear came.” Then, with his face as white as ash, he asked, “What will you do if she comes at us?”

“We’re not standing here to fight her,” I said. “If she comes, you run, and I will try to deter her from coming down into the other camps. I don’t think she will, because she will probably stay close to her cub until she can get him free. What was the cub tied with?”

“Just a bunch of rope,” Steven replied.

“Hopefully, after she takes out her anger on your camp, she will rip through the rope, take her cub, and leave.”

After a while, the smashing stopped, and the growling faded away.

I was sure the mother bear and cub were gone, but I wanted to give them plenty of time, so I waited. When the camp directors showed up, I explained the situation.

We cautiously made our way into the camp. The bears were gone, every tent was torn to shreds, and benches and tables were overturned. Almost nothing was left untouched.

The camp directors were upset. One of them turned to Steven.

“Mr. Dickson, you, your assistant, and the boys in your troop need to meet with us at the lodge right now!”

Steven nodded. “Yes, sir. I will find them, and we will be there.”

The camp directors left, and Steven turned to me. “Hey, thanks for taking charge. I was at a loss as to what to do.”

I shrugged and smiled. “I bear-ly did anything.”

Steven only smiled slightly. Maybe it wasn’t a good time for a joke.

(To be continued)

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Not only will the winner of the Montana Discussion Meet receive a Polaris, but an expense-paid trip to compete in the national YF&R Discussion Meet in January in San Diego, CA. Thanks to these participating Polaris dealers for supporting our Young Farmers and Ranchers: Gallatin Recreation, Bozeman; Helena Cycle, Helena; Yellowstone Polaris, Billings; Beaverhead Motors, Dillon; Riverside Marine & Cycle, Miles City; Montana Power Products, Ronan; Jesco Marine, Kalispell; Redline Sports, Inc, Butte; Lewistown Honda & Polaris, Lewistown; and Hi-line Polaris, Havre; Sports City Cyclery, Great Falls and Kurt’s Polaris, Missoula. Be sure to stop by their dealerships to say thank you for supporting the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, and check out their inventory.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Board of Adjustment Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department) The Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The proposed public hearing is handicap accessible.

The purpose of this hearing is to review an After the Fact Variance Request submitted by Verizon Wireless. Verizon will be taking over the existing Midrivers wireless communications facility located at 314 Railroad Ave, Baker, Montana, County of Fallon, State of Montana. Verizon is requesting a variance from the height restrictions of 45 feet as the Tower, per Verizon’s FCC license, necessitates a 100’ operational height.

17.40.010 - Procedure.

The board of adjustment shall hold a public hearing on the variance application when it receives a complete variance application and application fee as set by resolution of the city council. Upon receipt of testimony and public comment, the board of adjustment shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the variance application. The Board of Adjustment may authorize a variance from the terms of this title as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this title will result in unnecessary and undue hardship.

Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planning Department, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313, or via email grubem@falloncounty.net. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

27-29c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Board of Adjustment Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department) The Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The proposed public hearing is handicap accessible.

The purpose of this hearing is to review a Conditional Use Permit for Kelly J. Heiser to keep a Recreational Vehicle space behind Mom’s Laundry. July 17, 2019, Mr. Heiser applied for a Conditional Use regarding the RV space. The conditions of approval were as follows: 1) Permit active for one year, 2)

FOR SALE WINTER WHEAT HAY FOR SALE: Located 25 miles south of Baker. Approx 2.5 tons per acre on the best of it, has great color and is tall variety. 500 acres in all that needs cut asap, asking $85/ton standing OBO, call 406-975-6236.

28-29c ____________________________ LARGE ESTATE SALE: Friday, July 17 - Saturday, July 18, 713 S. 2nd St. W. Material, yarn, old bottles. Free will offering. House for sale also. Antique glassware by appointment, 406-580-3419.

29p ____________________________ FOR SALE BY BIDS: Taking bids on 1985 S-1800 International truck. 4x4; DT 466 engine, Allison AutoTransmission, 33,763 miles, 10:00/20 tires 50%, Air Brakes.

29 HP Kawasaki liquid cooled gas engine for pump. Compressed Air Foam Unit on truck. New 800 gallon tank, new batteries.

Truck has been parked inside since we have owned it. Everything worked when parked, but truck has not been used in approximately four years. Selling as is-where is. Located in Plevna, MT. Contact Gary Lang at 406-9715820 with any questions.

Bids on truck are due by Aug. 13, 2020 at 7 p.m. Bids will be opened at the monthly meeting at that time.

Please send bids to: Plevna Fire District P.O. Box 235 Plevna, MT 59344 29-32c

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: Three bedroom, one bath, washer/dryer, AC. Very convenient location. Utility shed, chainlink fence. $1,000 monthly, smoke free, security deposit. Call 406-8913470.

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CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: The family of Jim Karch would like to thank everyone who prayed for us, Dr. Kate Ernest, along with the caring staff at Fallon Medical Complex, those you sent generous memorial gifts, brought food, sent flowers and cards.

Thanks also to Stevensons Funeral Home and Terry Bagley for making Jim’s burial what we wanted.

God bless you all!

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Keep the flies off this summer the NATURAL way. the DefenderPac has two ingredients: 1. Garlic 2. DE No parasite resistance, profitable, and simple.

Call for details.

try, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers, operators, 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 “GUN RANGE WATER SERVICE LINE QUOTE”. Quotes shall be mailed or delivered to the Fallon County Clerk & Recorder by 10:30 a.m. on July 27, 2020.

Dated at Baker, Montana, this 6th day of July 2020 s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson Fallon County Commission

28-29c MNAXLP ____________________________ LEGAL NOTICE In compliance with Montana and North Dakota Public Service regulations, Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. herein provides notice that it provides local telephone and

broadband Internet access services in the Baker, Carlyle, East Carlyle ND, and Plevna telephone exchanges in Montana and North Dakota.

Local telephone is offered in these areas for the rate of $27.00 per month for residential service and $38.00 per month for business service. Internet access rates start at a range of rates from $19.95 to $44.95 per month.

Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. complies with Federal and Montana and North Dakota regulations related to the provision of telephone and broadband Internet access services to low-income

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should property sell conditional use no longer valid, and 3) the Board of Adjustment reviews a new application after one year. The location of Mom’s Laundry is 4 South Main Street in the City of Baker County of Fallon and State of Montana.

17.08.035 - Conditional use; conditional use permit.

(1) “Conditional use” means a use that is not a permitted use in a zoning district due to its unique characteristics and circumstances. It may be permitted subject to conditions that mitigate the impacts associated with the use. (2) “Conditional use permit” means the written permit authorized by the board of adjustment to locate a conditional use at a particular location.

Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planning Department, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313, or via email grubem@falloncounty.net. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

27-29c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Board of Adjustment Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department) The Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The proposed public hearing is handicap accessible.

The purpose of this hearing is to review a Conditional Use Permit for Chris Heiser to place an RV hook up on his lot located at 122 NW 1st Street in the Milwaukee 1st Addition, Section 12, Township 7N, Range 59E, City of Baker, County of Fallon, State of Montana.

17.08.035 - Conditional use; conditional use permit.

(1) “Conditional use” means a use that is not a permitted use in a zoning district due to its unique characteristics and circumstances. It may be permitted subject to conditions that mitigate the impacts associated with the use.(2) “Conditional use permit” means the written permit authorized by the board of adjustment to locate a conditional use at a particular location.

Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planning Department, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313, or via email grubem@ falloncounty.net. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

27-29c 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 Gun Range Water Service Line in Fallon County, 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, July 27, 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 Indus-

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subscribers. Discounts of $7.25 per month on phone or $9.25 per month Internet or bundled services are available for qualifying Lifeline telephone and Internet subscribers. Larger discounts are available to qualifying customers on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount per qualifying household. Eligibility standards for these assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). For further information, please call Mid-Rivers toll free at 1-800-452-2288.

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Swanke’S PeSt Control

Rhame, ND 701-440-8380

Residential & Commercial

• Mouse Control ~ Monthly Service • Insect Spraying ~ (Average sized house

w/attached garage $50)

• Prairie Dog Control • Noxious Weed Spraying

Reasonable Rates

Licensed in ND, SD & MT 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. July 22- Regular Sale Wed. Aug. 19- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed. July 29- Regular Sale Wed. Aug. 26- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed. Aug. 5- Regular Sale w/ Wed. Sept. 2- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale 1st Big Yearling Special Wed. Sept. 9- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed. Aug. 12- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed. Sept. 16- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale 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 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

Fallon County Times 115 S. Main 406-778-3344

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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MSU researcher provides tips for viewing comet NEOWISE It was the perfect afternoon to be outside and enjoy our equestrian visitors. Seated are Superior Care Villa residents Elsie Turbiville, Hilda Sieler, Allan Werre, Judy Fradenburgh and Arlene Gatzke. Standing in the back are Harriett and Jennefer.

Kaylin Wheeler (standing with Nikki) and Jennefer Wheeler entertained Superior Care Villa residents by bringing a couple of mares and a colt for all of them to enjoy. Seated are Superior Care Villa residents Dude Veroye, Lola Emery, Harold Pratt and Jim Bickle.

Superior Care Villa resident Allan Werre’s persistence and patience paid off when he got to pet Nikki’s colt.

Best day ever for Superior Care Villa resident Elsie Turbiville, she was in her glory!

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For the next couple weeks, the northern nighttime sky holds a visual treat that’s well worth seeing, according to Montana State University researcher Joe Shaw.

The comet known as NEOWISE “is pretty spectacular,” said Shaw, a sky-viewing enthusiast and professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in MSU’s Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering. “It’s bigger and brighter than any comet I’ve seen since the ‘90s.”

Resembling a large star with a glowing tail, NEOWISE is a chunk of icy and sooty rock roughly three miles wide that has been wandering the solar system for more than 4 billion years, according to NASA. The tail is a result of illuminated dust and ionized gases that are vaporized from the comet’s surface as it nears the sun.

While a recent comet had tail more like a dull “smudge,” Shaw said, with NEOWISE “it’s a long streak. It’s really very pretty.”

The next week or so offers prime viewing, and the best time to see NEOWISE against a dark sky is between roughly 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. as the comet rises in the northeastern sky, according to Shaw. Starting this week, viewers can also spot the comet shortly after nightfall as it descends in the northwest.

As the comet continues its journey though the solar system, those times and locations will shift, and an online sky viewing tool like Stellarium can help keep track, Shaw said. In general, NEOWISE will appear increasingly higher in the northwest at nightfall. By early August, it will set around 1 a.m. and not appear later in the night.

Getting away from city lights and using an ordinary pair of binoculars helps the comet to visually “pop,” Shaw said.

Shaw, the director of MSU’s Optical Technology Center, is something of a connoisseur of optical phenomena in the sky, often alerting the MSU community to the occurrence of rare and interesting cloud formations or the aurora borealis. He is the author of a book about viewing unique optical phenomena from airplanes. As a result of his optics research, he also has an unlikely connection to NEOWISE, which is named for the NASA satellite - called Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer - that first detected the comet in March.

While on sabbatical in 2015, Shaw helped to develop a NEOWISE replacement at the Utah State University Space Dynamics Lab. The purpose of both satellites is to detect asteroids or other space objects that could collide with Earth, using optical technology so sensitive that they can spot the equivalent of a human hair on Earth from the International Space Station, according to Shaw.

Luckily, the NEOWISE comet will stay a safe 64 million miles from Earth. “But is sure is putting on a show,” Shaw said.

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