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Crazy Days will be held Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1, this year. Come downtown and support your local businesses as they offer outstanding deals on everything from clothes to car parts to firearms.

In-store and sidewalk sales start on Friday and many will continue through Saturday offering huge discounts.

Baker Furniture is one of the many local retailers offering crazy deals during their Annual “Christmas in July” sale ending August 1.

Be sure to cash your checks, clear your calendars, and soak up the savings next weekend.

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Spaying, neutering seen as a Fallon County feral cat solution

By Brad Mosher

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Feral cats are a big problem in Fallon County.

There are just too many of them.

According to Brittany Bertsch, the best solution to the overpopulation problem may be to trap, spay and neuter, then send them out for adoption - if possible.

The Baker resident has created a non-profit that is focused on providing spay and neutering with a local veterinarian.

“We actually started re-homing kittens last year,” Bertsch explained. “We were live trapping kittens, taming them and finding them homes.” It took her until February to raise the funds to set up as an official non-profit in the state of Montana. She is still working on the Spay-Neuter Impact Program being recognized federally as a non-profit. The bylaws of the non-profit specifies that the program is for Fallon County, Bertsch added.

“There are so many (feral cats) in the area. I saw a need for it in the area. I worked at a vet clinic in the Bozeman area for a while. That helped spark my love for animals.”

“No matter where you go, there are wild cats everywhere here. The cats get ran over, starve or succumb to disease. I feel it is important to help those who cannot help themselves.”

She is also hoping that people will keep the pets, especially cats, inside as much as possible to help cut down on the chance of the pets getting pregnant and having litters.

“I started out with the feral population, there was just such a need there.” she said.

Eventually, Bertsch said she would like to set up a program which would be able offer low-cost spay and neutering services in the Fallon County area.

Bertsch has spent almost all her life in Baker. “I went away to Bozeman for about eight years. I came back and I am working here (in Baker). I have been in this community for a long time and so has my family.”

The goal of the program at present is to decrease the disease that can be spread by feral cats and they can be transferred to humans, she

explained. “Through this program, we will be giving them the rabies vaccine to help because a child could be bit by a feral cat. If it has been through our program, it would have the vaccine. The vaccines don’t last forever, but at least it is some protection and will help our communities be safer,” Bertsch explained.

Normally, a trapped cat would take several days to go through the process, depending on the vet clinic’s schedule.

“Usually, if it is brought in in the morning, they will have it spayed or neutered by the evening for me to pick up after work. Then, if it is a female, I keep it in a cage for a minimum of three days to allow for healing because the surgery is more invasive. The males, it depends on if they are returned to an area or go to a farm. I usually keep them a day. The reason for that is when they go under anesthesia and come out, their bodies can not regulate their temperature appropriately. So I need to wait for them to be completely recovered from the anesthesia before I release them,” she said. “It doesn’t take much for them to go into shock.”

The feral cats are usually returned to the area where they were trapped. If I don’t have a farm looking for feral cats …. so far I have been able to relocate them all.”

The reason to replace the cats into an area is that when you remove a colony of cats a new colony of cats would move in or there would be a problem with the mouse population there.

She has people who have volunteered to help her trap the feral cats. “I work all day so I can’t be out checking traps. Those who are working from home, gives them more of an opportunity to help me.”

At the same time, the changes COVID-19 has brought to Fallon County have had a dramatic effect. “When I try to do fundraising.

It has been a hindrance because a lot of people have been affected negatively in our community. Whether it is losing jobs, cutting hours or losing revenue … obviously it negatively affects their ability to donate.”

“The mission of the Spay-Neuter Impact Program (SNIP for short) is to trap, spay/neuter and release (TNR) feral cats in an effort to decrease the excess populations of abandoned, unwanted and feral cats. Vaccinate animals to help decrease the risk of spreading conta-

gious diseases. Help improve the lives of abandoned, unwanted and injured animals,” Bertsch explained in her mission statement.

“However, the long-term scope is a bit broader once we are a bit more established and registered as a 501c3. The idea down the road is to also to be able to help individuals who can’t afford to spay/neuter their pets as well as help with other medical bills as we can. But we are not at the juncture just yet,” she explained.

“At this point in time we have spayed/neutered 18 cats and removed 90+ kittens from the streets of Baker and Plevna. The adult cats who have been altered are easily identifiable because the tip of one of their ears have been removed. This is to help an individual identify that they have been through the program. At this time, I am personally paying for each cat to get a Rabies vaccine. As time goes on and more funds are raised, I want this to be covered by the program as well as other vaccines that help prevent the spread of disease to other pets and people in Fallon County,” she added.

“I have so many wonderful people from the Fallon County community that help foster, trap, donate supplies, money and more.

Sheena Veazey, Kim Saggio and Brenda Hoeger are a few who are essential to the progress. Recently I also received a generous donation from LaCinda Huether and the Grasslands Federal Credit Union in the amount of $800. This money will help provide many more spays and neuters as well as acquire more live traps to be more effective,” according to Bertsch.

She also praised the assistance of people with the local veterinarian office. “One of the most integral parts of this program is the help of Fallon County Veterinary Service (Nathan, Liam, Don, Marvel and Kalli). They provide these services at a discounted price that allows me to stretch a dollar further and impact more of the feral cat population. They also help us get the kittens, who often have health issues (such as upper respiratory infections, intestinal parasites and ring worm), back in good shape and ready to be adopted,” she said.

According to Bertsch, people can make donations directly to the Fallon County Veterinary Service and they will put them on SNIP’s account if they would like. Bertsch also has a Go Fund Me page (gf. me/u/vvb4dk).

COVID-19 casts shadow over Crazy Days tournament set annual Fallon County Fair for July 31 start

There will be a Fallon County Fair, starting Aug. 12, at the fairgrounds.

The fair will be a little quieter, with the usual noisy and crowded carnival Midway not a part of the 2020 fair because of the problems keeping it sanitized, according to Shyla Hadley, the fair manager.

The presence of the Coronavirus in Fallon County could end up with masks being required, she said.

That would happen if the county has four cases, as the fair follows the guidelines issued by Gov. Steve Bullock.

The theme this year for the fair is “No Place Like Home” – and has an added meaning with the situation the state is in as the country battles the pandemic with social distancing and limiting interpersonal contact since March, Hadley added. The fair will be ending Aug. 16.

There will be arts and crafts displays in the exhibition hall and also livestock competitions, awards and auctions. “The livestock sale will be Aug. 15 in the barn,” the fair manager explained.

In addition, the fair will be offering free admission to the grounds, but there will be a charge for the grandstand performances. Adults will pay $15, while $5 for those between the ages of seven to 18, and there will be free admission for those six and under.

One group performing in front of the grandstands will be “Breaking Eight,” which boasts a band member from Baker.

“We will have four other grandstand shows that are very popular,” Hadley said.

The fair parade will be held Aug. 15.

According to Hadley, the fair will be held unless the governor and the state drop the county or state status back to the most restrictive level - Phase 1 - because of the COVID-19 impact.

Because of following COVID-19 regulations, the fair is only selling to 75 percent of capacity in the grandstands seating to all events, the manager explained.

“Keep in mind when buying your tickets you are not assigned a seat but must stay within your purchased section. “Phase Two” social distancing guidelines are still in effect throughout the Fair, so it is up to you to find a seat within your section with this in mind,” the guidelines established by the fair and the state stated.

For any questions call the Fair Office at 406-778-2451

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The second annual Crazy Days 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be tipping off July 31 in Baker.

Teams in grades from third to twelfth will be competing in the two-day tournament.

Twenty-two teams have registered for the tournament as of Monday, according to Alissa Miller of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.

“We had 13 teams last year,” she said.

“We had mostly third through sixth graders.

“This year, we are going to have third through high school.”

The courts will be located downtown in the parking lots next to the Bank of Baker and Russell’s Clothing. “They are going to be all outdoors. The reason is to promote people shopping in Baker for Crazy Days,” Miller explained.

“There will be three courts at the Bank of Baker parking lot. We will also have a court at Russell’s Clothing,” she said.

The youngest competitors will be playing Friday. “We are aiming for the third through sixth graders to be on Friday and for the seventh through twelfth grade to be Saturday.”

The first games will start off at 9 a.m.

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on all of the courts on both days, with play continuing until the afternoon.

According to Miller, if the day has high temperatures, the breaks between the games will be extended. “If it is like about 100 degrees, we’ll give them a little more of a break than the regular time would be. It was pretty hot last year but we made it through.”

There will be no bleachers provided along the courts, so people need to bring their own chairs, she added. “We want to still encourage social distancing so it will be up to everyone to bring their own chairs and to have families sit together.”

Players will be coming from as far away as Bowman to the east and Miles City to the west, she said. “We are hoping for one or two more (teams) from each to fill up our brackets.”

Each of the teams will be guaranteed at least three games.

There will also be washing and bathroom facilities located nearby, Miller said. “We will have hand sanitizer at each court table.”

Late registrations will be accepted until July 29.

For more information, contact Alissa at 406-852-3735 or message the Baker Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

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Betty D. Gray, 89 came to own. Together they raised their three sons, Robert, Richard and Roscoe along with Red Angus cross cattle, sheep and winter wheat. Betty always had a longtime interest in historical things and took pride that her and Bob lived on the old Shumaker Ranch that the Gray family had bought in 1952. She was also very proud that she was involved with the restoration of the old Ismay Presbyterian Church building, which has been in use since 1914. She hoped to make it a historical building site while still using it for church services weekly.

Betty was involved in many organizations and a part of many boards. She was a member of and served as president for the Fallon Creek CowBelles, but also was active in the Southeastern Montana CowBelles and the American National CowBelles.

Her slogan during her tenure as president of Montana State CowBelles, was “My Brand is Beef.”

She particularly enjoyed working on the State Scholarship and Beef Education committees and served as Beef Education Advisor and Director-at-Large on the state board. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, the Range Rider Reps and the Montana Woolgrowers Women Association. She was also a longtime member of the Ismay Community Church where she served as vice president.

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Betty D. Gray, age 89, of Ismay passed away peacefully with her husband Bob by her side on July 15, 2020 at her home.

Betty was born on April 20, 1931 to Archie and Dora Bruce in Douglas, WY. Betty attended school in Douglas, and after graduating from Douglas High School, she majored in Elementary Education at the University of Wyoming at Laramie.

She chose to teach intermediate grades as her specialty. Betty taught the fifth grade for four years and the sixth grade in Glendo, WY. Betty married the love of her life Bob Gray in 1952 at Orin, WY. Together they ranched with Bob’s parents for two years, and then in 1956 they moved to Montana to run the Montana ranch which they eventually

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her garden and taking care of her yard. She had many interests and hobbies, including reading, traveling, collecting antiques, learning about history and especially cooking.

She is survived by her husband Bob; sons, Robert (Leslie) Gray of Plevna; Richard (Karen) Gray of Ismay; daughter-in-law, Michele Gray of Dickinson; grandchildren, Scotti (Kevin) Moser, Brandi Gray, Rob (Sarah) Gray, Medori (McCahen) Schweitzer, Jordan Gray, Borden Gray, Elizabeth (Dax) Muri, Katie (Michael) Bost, Kelly (James) Rieger, and Allan “AJ” Gray; granddaughter in-law Jessica (Rhodes) Roberts; great grandchildren, Sawyer, Hayes, Bella, MJ, Leo, Caiden, Ella, Tailey, Ava, Elloree, Leeona, Wyatt, Huntley, Owen and a number of nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Leona Niesson and Kay Bruce; son, Roscoe Gray; grandson, Yance Tell Gray; great grandsons, Grayson Rieger and Orin Muri.

A visitation was held on July 19, 2020 at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Miles City. A funeral service was held on July 20, 2020 at the Ismay Community Church in Ismay, MT. Interment followed at the Gray family ranch. Should friends desire condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com. Memorials can be made to Ismay Community Church.

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Joyce D. Almy, 88

After 88 laps around the sun, at the intersection of Covid19 and Alzheimer’s, Joyce D. Almy left this life for the next on July 13, 2020.

She was born in Dupree, SD to William Jacob and Elizabeth Jenny (Jeffries) Ochsner. She attended school in Dupree and was active with music and drama in high school. Upon graduation in 1950, she attended a summer of college and immediately began teaching at a one-room school near Eagle Butte, SD. As her father dropped her off at her new job, she said she cried, “How will I teach the little ones to read?”

--but she did!

The following school year, she taught at Albion, MT. Shortly after her arrival to the neighborhood, she collared some locals including a young cowboy from the Bud and Maxine Enerson (Jim Oliver) ranch to perform in a school play. He was smitten and by that Thanksgiving in 1951, they became Mr. and Mrs. William Ellery Almy Jr. They continued to live in the Albion area on the Davenport place and her many roles soon included being a mother when William E. Almy III was born in 1952, Curtis Thayer Almy in 1954 and Dawn Darlene Almy in 1957.

Elizabeth Ann was born in 1963 after the family moved to Ismay,

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if there was time, the weeds got yanked. Her children’s lives were “gardens” to be tended, even into adulthood if she saw “weeds” in their lives, she had a comment or two! She had an eye for the end result, the harvest of the fruit of the garden. This explains why she chose to teach in every congregation in which she found herself. It also explains her sincere interest in everyone everywhere, even during her last year spent at a memory care facility.

During the mid 60’s she wrote “Ranch Life” each week for the Miles City Star. It was another talent that perhaps we took for granted until our frail attempt to scribe this obituary to retell her life’s highlights.

Remaining to continue their earthly journeys are her husband of 68 years, William E. Almy Jr., her children/spouses/families: son William E. III (Barb) Almy, grandchildren William E. Almy IV, Gwen (Fr Aaron) Warwick and Emmelia, Adrian, Dominic, Simone, Susie (Gabriel) Henandrez, Lydia, Lucia, William John, Deborah Almy; son Curtis (Patsy) Almy, Toby-Jeanne Almy; daughter Dawn (Lary) Lamoreux, Rachel and Jimmy Minor, Cale Lamoreux, Christin and Andrew Sullivan, Emry, Landon; and daughter Libby Almy, grandchildren Chantelle (Kyle) Mostad, Leah and Lucas, Kt (Eric) Foster, Kiana (Jeffery) Johnson, Devon Solberg. Joyce is also survived by her sister Alice (Jerry) Swanson, and niece Shawna.

The end of each of our lives is nearer today than it was yesterday. May we all who knew and loved Joyce check over the gardens of our own lives to see if they could stand some water, fertilizer, or weeding.

Due to heightened Covid19 safety concerns, a private family burial service will be held at Custer County Cemetery. We are forever grateful for the loving care afforded Joyce at Canyon Creek Memory Care. We pray for the strength of the staff as they continue to love and care for others during these unprecedented times.

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purchased the Hamilton brothers’ ranch, and began operating it as Keystone Ranches, Inc. Each Sunday morning was spent in church and even when cow-calf pairs needed to be trailed at 5 a.m., Joyce would go out about three hours later to the fresh pasture and children would dismount their horses to ride in a warm pickup truck, headed to church. “The children will not miss Sunday school and church!” Joyce would say. More than just taking them to Sunday school and church regularly, she, The Mother, taught her offspring about our Heavenly Father and reminded them almost daily that faith requires constant attention and effort. She loved to teach the Word to anyone and was a gifted instructor. Her faith never faltered and she sang hymns with her children until she passed.

Music was an essential part of Joyce. She started piano at a young age and played tuba in high school. She played piano and organ for church and directed church choirs. On summer days music would float from the grand piano out the window to the Quonset and Bill nicknamed her “Joyous Joyce”. Music was woven into the fabric of the family to become an integral part of the heritage.

If there was ever a situation where an actress was needed, Joyce was there! Her quick wit coupled with humor was infectious when she was given an audience; do you recall Clarabella Nussbaum’s weekly Baker Livestock market report? Perhaps the livestock prices weren’t great, but she somehow found a way to make folks chuckle and tune in to listen.

Joyce loved a good party. Tupperware party, Rubbermaid party, Tiara party and even a jewelry party. She earned a nice supplemental income as well as national recognition for her “party plan” sales. At the urging of Bill, she passed the state insurance exam and sold life and health insurance for Bankers Life and Casualty.

Later in life she enjoyed flower gardening and weeding..and weeding..and weeding. No matter where or when, she saw ‘em and

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FILES OF THE TIMES James Miller, 39, from Plevna fell asleep at the wheel of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee he was driving and crashed into an embankment and rolled. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. Miller was transported to FMC and then onto Billings. . .Firefighters responded to a fire at the Fallon County Courthouse July 13. Origin of the smoke was tracked to an exhaust fan in the men’s public restroom. There was light smoke and an odor. Firefighters unplugged the fan and removed it. . .Leaders, Legends and Legacies Football Camp drew 112 athletes to its annual event held July 9-11 in Ekalaka. They were accompanied by 14 coaches and three assistants. Twenty awards were given out. . .The graduating class of 1980 held their 30 year reunion July 3 with a golf scramble to start the day. . .The first of two public comment meetings regarding the grandstands was held July 19 by the Fallon County Commissioners. At this time, the first row of seating will be ten feet off the ground.

There will also be an elevator to get people up to the grandstand.

There will be another meeting July 26.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 28, 2000 --

Scott and Brenda Fradenburgh opened a new food establishment, Frady’s Express, July 7.

At the present time, the establishment is a drive-thru but picnic tables will soon be added. . .Pastor Kelly Sloan of the American Lutheran Church in Baker participated in an adventure last May which few people will ever experience. She traveled with a group to the magnetic North Pole. She left Resolute, Canada by dog sled and the group traveled approximately 230 miles to the North Pole. Pastor Sloan said that when the wind was blowing no skin could be exposed or it would freeze instantly. . .Andy Selle of Baker is one of 47 Montana cowboys and cowgirls who qualified to compete at the National High School Finals Rodeo at Springfield, IL. . .High temperature July 23 was 96 degrees. . .Pete Stanton, formerly of Baker, has been named assistant professor of health and physical education at Dickinson State University. He will also be head coach for the men’s and women’s track teams, along with overseeing the cross country teams. . .Andrea Buerkle, 12 years old, garnered top honors at the Hettinger County Fair horse show. . .Fallon County Fair tickets go on sale July 31.

The all-class reunion starts Aug. 16 with registration at the Baker High School Complex. . .Area teachers Brenda Hansen, Loretta Dapkiewicz and Clayton Hornung learned about lignite coal production and use, energy economics and the environment at a three-day teacher education seminar.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 26, 1990 --

A benefit to help with medical expenses for Shane Elmore is planned for Aug. 3. Elmore suffered a brain stem injury in a one vehicle accident July 15. . .

Longtime area residents and natives are sharing their memories of life in the earlier days of the community on video tape. Kelly Coldwell conducts the informal

discussion at the courthouse.

The completed tapes will be at the Senior Citizen Library. . .

Women’s sportswear is 1/3 off at Samsel’s. . .Girl Scouts Misti Varner and Misti Boggs attended a camp at Timbercrest. . .Governor Stan Stephens has formally requested federal disaster declaration for eight eastern Montana counties hit by severe drought conditions. Fallon was one of the eight counties. Due to the extremely dry conditions and hot weather, a no open fire rule has been established in Fallon County. . .Wilmer Huber of Plevna was awarded the Pure Water, Inc. Special Merit Award as one of the top distributors from the western region.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 24, 1980 --

Clinton E. Peterson, 19 years old of Baker, died July 20 in a motorcycle accident. . .Baker Water Dept. has asked residents of Baker to be cautious while watering this summer. While the red light shines on the water tower everyone should take extra caution while watering. . .Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Berzel with Jess Lehman, all-around cowboy of the Askin Rodeo, and Jim Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Askin with Carrie Bickle, all-around winner in the girls’ division. The two trophies are presented to the top boy and girl each year in memory of Wade Berzel and Brenda Barrett Askin. . .Mark Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wood, returned yesterday from ten days on the campaign trail with the Ramirez-Johnson campaign.

Jack Ramirez and Walt Johnson are running for Governor and Lt. Governor. . .Pictured is Alice Anderson getting dunked at the dunking booth set up by Dale Boggs during Crazy Days.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 23, 1970 --

Bill Blaser of Baker High School was flown to Washington, D C. to accept an honor certificate for a poster and research paper on the hazards of drug abuse he had written. . .At the meeting of the school board held July 14, Del Hartwick was selected by the school trustees to head the Baker School system as the new superintendent. . .George Randash was honored

by Mr. J. Davis Illingsworth of Dodge Division at Chrysler Corporation by the presentation of a 25 years of continuous service plaque. George started in the automobile business with Dodge in the fall of 1945. . .Crazy Days is set for July 25. Jack Samsel is the chairman of the event. . .Fallon County 4-H Council will sponsor a demolition derby Friday night, Aug. 14, instead of the talent show that has been previously seen by the fair crowd.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 21, 1960 --

Baker Boy Scouts Kermit Krokker, Ricky Bowen, Sheldon Rediske, Robert Sinclair, Ed Lawler, Graham Munsell and Edward Hoem of Plevna left Billings Monday morning in the second lap of their trip to Colorado Springs and the fifth National Boy Scout Jamboree.

Scoutmaster Coleman Krokker accompanied them, leading a Yellowstone Valley Council Troop. . .A surprise wedding anniversary party was held honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schweigert. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Rasmuson and Mr. and Mrs. Alden Cate were hosts and hostesses. . .Wheat of the 1961 crop will be supported at a minimum national average of $1.78 a bushel if marketing quotas are approved in the producer referendum. . .Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Askin attended the horse show at Lemmon, SD, over the weekend. Steve Reed, Askin’s horse, placed third in a cow cutting open class against 16 other contestants.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 27, 1950 --

Jack Hanley, rancher near Willard, is wearing a number of stitches on his forehead due to cuts he received Saturday while driving over a roughly covered culvert. His brakes were faulty and his car sloughed around. . .Ted Everson has purchased the Arehard house, formerly Erthers, and sold his home to Sam Anderson of Ekalaka. . .Burglars broke in the north window at the Service Garage Sunday and smashed the cash register. They found only $27 cash but also took a Royal typewriter and a Remington adding machine. . .C. L. Carter has purchased the Watt Drug and will place Leslie Olson of Rapid City in charge.

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100 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 22, 1920 --

At a regular meeting of the Masonic Lodge Wednesday evening, the body voted to purchase a site for a temple. The site is 80 feet of the Johnson property on the alley east of the telephone exchange. . .P. D. Cornish, who has been at the Miles City hospital suffering from an aggravated case of gangrene, announced intention of withdrawing from the county attorney contest. . .Eleven year old Harry Shreve was badly bruised Monday afternoon when he fell beneath a hay rake.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 25, 1940 --

The Plevna Auto Co. operated by Harold Leischner and W. Thielen caught on fire Tuesday afternoon about 4:14 and in a short time was completely destroyed. Only a pickup and a truck belonging to the establishment were saved. The fire loss was estimated at $11,000 and is covered by only $2,000 insurance.

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Pat Ehret Chad Griffith Savannah Gorman

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

July 31-August 1 - Crazy Days; 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament August 2 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center.

August 3 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall.

August 4 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church.

August 5 - City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom.

August 6 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon.

August 9 - 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.

will meet on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 7:00pm to kick off work sessions surrounding updating and amending Zoning Ordinance #353. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the Basement Conference Room next to the Planning Department.

Handicapped accessible.

Fertilizer • Crop Protection • Seed

• Recommendations and farm service geared around your operation • Latest in crop management products to maximize this year’s crop potential Grower owned company helping to achieve success in the field Stop in and visit:

Parker Murnion

Call: 406-778-2929

a project?

Decks • siDing • Roofing Pole BaRns • kitchen & BathRoom RemoDels

Come in early and get your estimates.

BAKER CELEBRATE RECOVERY WILL BE WATCHING AT

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9:30AM - 8:20PM MDT on Thursday 9:30AM - 7:00PM MDT on Friday SOME MEALS PROVIDED For more information text or call 406-852-0900

(USPS 184940)

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Maxine Rost Patsy Schopp Karen O’Donnell Randy Hastig Abel Mitchell Jeannine Losing Sheldon Johnson

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As a result of the affirmation by the Montana Supreme Court of the judgment handed down by Judge S. E. Felt in the District Court last July, Mrs. Mildred E. Staff will receive $15,700.40 from the Montana Petroleum Company as compensation for injuries received when gas exploded in the basement of her home. . .The bid of B. D. Grant, owner of the present post office building, to furnish post office quarters in the City of Baker for ten years has been accepted by the U.S. Post Office Department, according to official word received by Mr. Grant this morning. There will be improvements made to the building and new boxes will be installed. . .At a meeting of the city council Wednesday evening, George Askin was awarded the contract for drilling of a new water well.

The new well will be sunk about 800 feet west of the present well. . .From a month of rigid training at the Citizens Military Training Camp at Missoula, Leroy Schultz and Raymond Hall returned home Friday. Leroy brought home a badge of honor for machine gun marksmanship.

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Fallon County Times

Graying Pains

Law Enforcement

Baker Police Department

•proactive patrols of schools, businesses and residential areas.

Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406778-2222.

From the Bench

Justice Court

•Skyler M. Bellon, Medford, OR, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35 MPH, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 5/8/2020.

•Kyle Ray Hoff, Miles City, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70 MPH, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/5/2020.

•Randy Boyd Noble, Billings, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 75/45 MPH, bond forfeited $105, ticket issued 6/26/2020.

•A Jay A Poeppel, Washburn, ND, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 75/65 MPH, bond forfeited $20, ticket

issued 6/19/2020.

•Devon R. Solberg, Ismay, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70 MPH, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/4/2020.

•Robert Thielen, Plevna, disorderly conduct, (1)(a) through (1)(f), first offense, deferred imposition of sentence, per bench trial, fine of $185, ticket issued 8/13/2019.

•Scott Howard Thorson, Groton, SD, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70 MPH, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/5/2020.

•Parker J. Tietz, Granville, OH, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35 MPH, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 5/26/2020.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City of Baker - PWSID #MT0000021 PO Box 1512-Baker, MT 59313

We’re very please to provide you with this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water source is ground water. We have five wells. At the present time we serve 1948 people. We have completed a source water protection plan that provides more information such as potential sources of contamination to our drinking water supply. This plan can be found online at http://nris.state.mt.us/wis/swap/swapquery.asp Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Sources of Drinking Water

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present include: -Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agriculture livestock operations, and wildlife.

-Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; -Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; -Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; -Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

We’re pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water, please contact Rick Schell at 956-0001. You may also attend our meetings. They are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m.

The Baker Water Dept. chlorinates the water and routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows the results of any detects in our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2019. For constituents that are not monitored yearly, we have reviewed our records back to the last time the constituent was monitored. Bridger has been issued a waiver for certain inorganic contaminants. This waiver allows our water system to sample only once every 9 years for these regulated contaminants: antimony, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, fluoride, mercury, nickel, selenium, thallium.

Past sampling for these contaminants has shown that they are not present in our water supply, or occur in such small amounts that they are not considered a health hazard. This waiver is in effect from 2012 through 2020.

We have monitored for lead and copper, and almost all of our samples have been in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. Two lead values exceeded the Action Level. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Baker is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Parameter

Date

90th % value

Units

Action Level

Source of Contamination

Lead

6/19/17

14

ppb

15

Household Plumbing

Copper

6/19/17

0.24

ppm

1.3

Household Plumbing

In the tables above and below you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/l) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2000 years or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Treatment technique (TT) - (mandatory language) A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Maximum Contaminant Level - (mandatory language) The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - (mandatory language) The “Goal”(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

TEST RESULTS Contaminant

Violation Y/N

Sample Date

Nitrate + Nitrite as N

N

2019

Gross Alpha

N

2019

Highes Level Detected

Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

Inorganic Contaminants 0.03

ppm

10

10

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

15

Erosion of natural deposits

Radioactive Contaminants 4.8

pCi/L

0

Our system had several violations. We failed to test out drinking water for Haloacetic Acid and Total Trihalomethanes in August of 2019. Sampling was completed in November of 2019. We also failed to provide you, our drinking water customers, an annual report that informs you about the quality of our drinking water and characterizes the risks from exposure to contaminants detected in our drinking water. This was to be submitted to the state by July 1, 2019 We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.

MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect.

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.

How, where, and why Montana because the grayest state in the West

By Montana Free Press

People have been parsing the human lifespan into a taxonomy of ages forever. Aristotle proposed three categories: youthful, prime of life, and elderly. Two thousand years later, Shakespeare’s Seven Ages of Man carved human chronology into seven slices, with the body’s final frailty circling back to the original oblivion of infancy. And in the 1980’s, British historian Peter Laslett proposed a revised map of three ages, with a caveat for the third: it could be a time of post-retirement fulfillment and achievement, or it could collapse, a la Shakespeare, into dependence and decrepitude.

The character of any individual’s third age hinges on some key factors, including health, wealth, community, and the government policies and cultural customs that influence them. Navigating those factors requires independence, assistance, access, and education.

The latter, especially, is lacking.

Missoula Aging Services Executive Director Susan Kohler told a room full of Montana journalists in November that one of the biggest impediments to a fulfilling third age is “lack of preparedness.”

Get ready Already, Montana is the oldest state west of the Mississippi, according to median age statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

With half the state’s population 40 or older, we’re the 9th oldest in the nation, out-grayed only by Florida, Maine, and a few other eastern states.

Peak age is yet to come, according to demographic projections produced for the state Department of Commerce by consulting firm REMI. As of 2017, the baseline year used by those projections, 18% of Montanans were 65 or older, up from 14% in 2001.

The figure is expected to climb to 22% by 2030 then plateau through 2040 as boomers reach the end of their lives.

Different parts of the state, however, are on very different trajectories. Sparsely populated rural counties tend to have higher percentages of seniors and are, in many cases, on track to become even more disproportionately older. Petroleum County’s 520 residents make it the lowest-population county in Montana, and by 2030, 37% of county resi-

dents will be past retirement age, up from 23% in 2017. For Teton County, northwest of Great Falls, the 2030 figure is projected to be 27%, up from 22%.

Population centers like the Billings area tend to trend closer to the state as a whole, age-wise, though college towns Missoula and Bozeman are substantially younger than other urban areas, and are expected to stay that way.

Seniors 65 and over accounted for 16% of the population of Yellowstone County (including Billings) and 12% of the population of Gallatin County (including Bozeman) in 2017. Those figures are projected to rise to 21% and 15%, respectively, by 2030.

Counties with sizable Native American populations, such as Roosevelt County (including Wolf Point), Big Horn County (including Hardin and Crow Agency), and Glacier County (including Cut Bank and Browning) are also younger than neighboring rural areas. Roosevelt County, with only 11% of its population over 65, is the state’s youngest by that measure.

Why the state is aging Driving those trends are three key demographic forces: birth, death, and migration. Higher birth rates pull areas younger while longer lifespans populate communities with more elders.

Migration, in turn, tends to siphon young, mobile residents away from some places and toward others.

Montana’s population is skewing older, in part, as the oversized generation of baby boomers born in the aftermath of World War II, between 1946 to 1964, reaches retirement age. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, longer life expectancies and declining birth rates are also a factor that’s aging American communities across the nation. While average life expectancy in the U.S. was 68.2 in 1950, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, it was a decade longer, 78.6, in 2017.

In Montana, the median age of death is now 75 for men and 82 for women, according to the state Department of Public Health and Human Services. Montana’s Native communities are younger in part because death typically comes much earlier for American Indian Montanans, with DPHHS reporting a median age of death at 60 for Native men and 63 for

Native women.

Counties with larger Native populations also tend to have higher birth rates, which means more young residents. For example, Roosevelt County, which is 57% Native, saw a rate of 22.3 births per 1,000 residents annually between 2010 and 2018, according to a Montana Free Press analysis of census data. The equivalent figure for Yellowstone County, in comparison, was 13.2.

Migration rounds out the picture. While Montana attracts some older migrants looking for a change of scenery in retirement, migration is on the balance a youthening force for destination communities, because young people constitute the lion’s share of movers. According to census estimates based on surveys conducted between 2014 and 2018, 58% of Montana’s new arrivals to Montana are under the age of 30, versus just 11% who are 60 or older.

As such, migration patterns also contribute to the graying of places where there aren’t enough new arrivals to balance the number of young people moving away for school or work, creating the “brain drain” dynamic that has posed a challenge for swaths of rural Montana for decades.

What it means for Montana Those trends create challenges.

At a community level, an older population means more demand for health care services. A 2012 study by economists at Montana State University, for example, estimated that the state’s aging demographics would necessitate increased state Medicaid spending.

And with large portions of the health care system funded by the state-administered Medicaid program, aging creates public policy questions at the state government level as well.

At the same time, an aging population is predicted to diminish the proportion of state’s residents who are in the workforce and available to staff nursing jobs, not to mention other businesses. Montana’s working-age population of residents between the ages of 15 and 64 was 64% of the populace as of 2017. While the total number of working-age Montanans is projected to increase with population growth, the working-age share of the population is expected to decrease slightly, to 60%, by 2030.

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 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 Wed. Aug. 19- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed. Sept. 23- 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

July 24, 2020

Governor Bullock license process for 2020 praises Montana businesses for stepping up in producing PPE to respond to COVID-19 pandemic

Blood drive results Changes to surplus

By Ella Arnell

On Tuesday, July 14, Vitalant blood drive went over their goal with 44 units of blood. This was a very good turn out and precautions were taken because of the fear of the virus.

If you have any of the following you do not qualify to give blood at a blood drive.

Do you weigh less than 110 pounds?

Are you 15 years or younger?

Are you ill or not feeling well today?

Are you taking antibiotic today for an active infection?

Have you taken Accutane, Proscar or Propecia in the last month?

Have you taken Coumadin/Warfarin in the last seven days?

There are also travel and residence abroad restrictions.

The next blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020.

Medical benefit planned for July 26 in Marmarth

A medical benefit is planned for Sunday, July 26, at the Marmarth Community Center to help defray the cost incurred

by Kasey and Josie Tharp earlier this year.

Josie was hospitalized in Denver for two months prior to the birth of her daughter, Hazel.

There will be Indian tacos served, starting at 12:30 p.m.

There will also be a silent auction. For more information, call 701-279-6652.

Dawson Community College ‘s Honor List Kaylin Wheeler, (HH), of Baker, was named to the Spring semester Dawson Community College President’s Honor List.

To quality for inclusion on the President’s Honor List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. High Honors (HH) - 3.75 to 4.0, Honors (H) - 3.5 to 3.74.

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

To give residents and nonresidents a more equitable opportunity for surplus licenses, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has developed a new system for issuing surplus licenses.

Resident and nonresident hunters will be able to sign up for the new Surplus License List, with some sign-ups starting next week. Surplus licenses are leftover licenses from the special license and permit drawings FWP conducts each year.

To sign up for the Surplus License List, resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the MyFWP portal: https://myfwp.mt.gov/ fwpExtPortal/login/login.jsp. As licenses become available, the list will be randomized. Hunters at the top of the list will be contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase. Hunters must keep their email address current in their ALS record. Payment of the license fee is not required to sign up on the Surplus License List. Obtaining a license from this list has no effect on your existing preference points.

Hunters must finalize the purchase of the license/permit within the timeframe specified in the email, otherwise, your opportunity will be offered to the next hunter on the randomized list. FWP may offer opportunities that have not sold out through the Surplus License List to over-the-counter customers at our internal and external license sale providers.

License numbers: The total number of Deer B licenses/permits a hunter may hold each year (through a combination of licenses acquired through drawings, purchased over the counter and through surplus sales is a total seven). Hunters electing Deer B

license/permit opportunities will have the option to purchase two through the Surplus List.

For Elk and Elk B licenses a hunter may hold a maximum of three each year. Only one of the three can be a general elk license, and two could be Elk B licenses through various sources such as the original drawing, game damage, or surplus. If you do not hold a general Elk license, you could obtain up to three Elk B licenses. Hunters electing Elk B license opportunities through the Surplus License List may only purchase one. However, additional opportunities up to your maximum of three may be made available through over the counter or damage hunt sales.

For antelope licenses, a hunter may hold up to three in a year, of which, one can be either sex. Hunters electing Antelope license opportunities will have the option to purchase one through the Surplus License List.

When to sign up: The Surplus License List sign-up timeframes referenced below are based on when the original drawing date for each species is scheduled to occur and are subject to change from year to year.

Deer & Elk Permits, Deer B & Elk B License/Permits: July 21 through Aug. 7 Antelope, Antelope B, Swan, Crane, Special Mountain Lion: Aug. 12 through Aug. 24 Nonresident Hound Handler License: Sept. 16 to Sept. 28 Nonresidents who hold a NR Native license, Youth Combo license, or NR College Student Combination license may purchase Deer B and Elk B licenses at half price. For more information, contact the FWP licensing office at 406-444-2950 or fwplic@mt.gov.

Funding is available through the Montana Business Adaptation Program to help businesses mask up Governor Steve Bullock praised Montana companies for pivoting their normal operations to produce cloth face masks, 3D-printed face masks, face shields, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer, and reminded businesses that funding is available to help support masking up.

“Large and small Montana producers have stepped up in a big way to meet the demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Governor Bullock said. “As we ask Montanans to mask up, social distance and remain vigilant when it comes to sanitizing, you can also support Montana-made companies making products to keep our fellow Montanans safe.”

More than 75 Montana

businesses have stepped up to make in-demand products and have adapted quickly through the support of the Montana Department of Commerce, Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC) at Montana State University. MMEC partners with and is funded through Commerce. Some of these companies have also received grant funds through the Montana Innovation or Business Stabilization programs created in response to the pandemic.

Businesses that need to purchase protective gear like masks and hand sanitizer may be eligible for reimbursement through the Montana Business Adaptation Program. Organizations may be reimbursed up to $5,000 for eligible expenses. Apply at COVIDRELIEF.MT.GOV.

Fallon County Delinquent Tax Report Real Property Year Name Tax Amount 2020 Adamson Takoda $79.88 2020 Anchor Drilling Fluids USA Inc $231.54 2019 Anderson Loraine E Irrevocable $419.42 2019 Baillie Gertrude E. Et Al $216.81 2020 Barth Thomas Wayne & Debra Lynn$78.32 2019 Beach Delane and Arlene - Trustees $1,329.36 2019 Beach John & Pamela $303.75 2019 Beach John and Pamela $228.75 2019 Beach John and Pamela $649.82 2019 Beach John and Pamela $287.34 2019 Beach John and Pamela $326.73 2019 Beach John and Pamela $528.04 2020 Bennett Robin Et Al $56.98 2017 Billups Michael S $737.80 2018 Billups Michael S $735.42 2019 Billups Michael S $689.26 2019 Birk Tim $1,638.12 2019 Bondell Frank R & Lanita $641.53 2016 Bondell Liliana $673.82 2017 Bondell Liliana $282.19 2018 Bondell Liliana $542.97 2019 Bondell Liliana $447.15 2019 Brewer Shane $272.98 2019 Cabot Justin and Jenne $874.88 2019 Cartisser Brandon Et Al $131.89 2018 Champion Builders LLC $138.88 2019 Champion Builders LLC $350.78 2020 Coca-Cola Company The $52.68 2017 Conley Ron $260.88 2018 Conley Ron $536.05 2019 Conley Ron $535.30 2019 Deshaw Lori A $569.25 2020 DRO Inc $72.87 2018 Eastern Montana Humane Society $240.33 2019 Eastern Montana Humane Society $246.80 2020 Element Fleet Corporation $130.66 2018 Fisher Jennifer $950.89 2019 Fisher Jennifer $736.76 2020 Flogistix LP $381.01 2020 Fullmer Jeremy $53.16 2017 Geving Jerrid $283.24 2018 Geving Jerrid $273.75 2019 Geving Jerrid $231.05 2017 Geving Jerrid R $286.50 2018 Geving Jerrid R $275.70 2019 Geving Jerrid R $251.19 2020 Geving Jerrid Ray $58.10 2017 Gillan Kelly J $323.44 2019 Gillan Kelly J $329.93 2017 Gillan Kelly J $4,212.30 2019 Gillan Kelly J $3,820.07 2020 Gillan Kelly James $48.13 2019 Gorder Dustin Lee $1,153.26 2019 Gorder Gary Et Al $231.73 2019 Greenlee Jeffrey E $463.53 2020 Gunderson Brian & Michael $5.15 2019 Gunderson Farms $112.65 2019 Gunderson Farms $112.65 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $57.52 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $1,214.30 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $60.92 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $227.34 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc. $625.37

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As of 07/21/2020

2019 Gunderson Martin J Et Al $745.68 2019 Gunderson Michael J Et Al $235.00 2019 Gunderson Michael J Et Al $566.32 2020 Gunderson Mike and Brian $11.07 2016 Halmans Jeffery L $608.07 2017 Halmans Jeffery L $572.66 2018 Halmans Jeffery L $1,173.27 2019 Halmans Jeffery L $544.27 2020 Hanson Kristopher and Meghann $312.95 2019 Hanson Kristopher Dean Et Al $162.66 2016 Heim Lisa $1,269.41 2017 Heim Lisa $1,299.34 2018 Heim Lisa $1,297.93 2019 Heim Lisa $1,141.33 2019 Heiser Alice J $312.47 2019 Heiser Alice J $232.61 2019 Heiser Alice J $199.32 2019 Heiser Alice J $432.91 2019 Heiser Alice J $139.53 2018 Henderson Faron $82.16 2019 Henderson Faron $80.18 2018 Henderson Faron $79.10 2019 Henderson Faron $77.04 2018 Hoeger Randy S & Brenda L $1,028.18 2019 Hoeger Randy S & Brenda L $977.64 2018 Hoeger Randy S and Brenda L $117.30 2019 Hoeger Randy S and Brenda L $141.61 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $598.58 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $732.68 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $710.14 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $123.39 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $586.47 2019 Holeshot Prroperties LLC $139.33 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $244.23 2020 Holliday Brett $6.22 2018 Holliday Patty $451.21 2019 Holliday Patty $593.92 2019 Howe Stanton S $294.91 2020 Independent Trading and Transportation $148.78 2020 Intralot Inc $5.14 2018 Kary Eric J $370.93 2019 Kary Eric J $727.97 2019 King Dallas $597.73 2019 Kono David Birdsal Et Al $150.98 2019 Lizer John L $891.13 2019 Lizer John L & Sandra $483.86 2019 Malkuch Bryan & Jackie $439.15 2020 Mcelrone Sheila Opp $6.22 2020 Medearis Bill $48.17 2018 Mellon Timothy $412.77 2019 Mellon Timothy $303.29 2019 Montana Congregational Conference $5.31 2019 Murphy Daniel Van $479.19 2019 Neary Amanda $370.28 2018 Pickett Larry - Mail To $442.11 2019 Pickett Larry - Mail To $240.63 2018 Pickett Larry - Mail To $77.18 2019 Pickett Larry - Mail To $146.39 2020 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services $36.66 2020 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services $5.15 2020 Pitney Bowes Inc - Fallon $5.14

2020 Pitney Bowes Inc - Fallon $5.14 2020 Pitney Bowes Inc - Fallon $5.15 2020 RDO Equipment Company $583.06 2016 Rustad Evelyn $6.81 2017 Rustad Evelyn $6.31 2018 Rustad Evelyn $5.81 2019 Rustad Evelyn $5.30 2015 Schaefer James $660.57 2016 Schaefer James $623.48 2017 Schaefer James $538.71 2018 Schaefer James $519.31 2019 Schaefer James $595.23 2019 Schulz Jess and Dixie L $1,081.29 2019 Schulz Jess and Dixie L $188.55 2019 Schulz Jess and Dixie L $514.85 2018 Scollard Sandy Et A1 $626.25 2019 Scollard Sandy Et A1 $558.75 2020 Smucker Foodservice Inc - Fallon $8.78 2020 Timepayment Corp $108.96 2019 Tri State Services of Baker LLC $112.48 2019 Tri State Services of Baker LLC $112.48 2019 Tri State Services of Baker LLC $1,330.38 2019 Tri State Services of Baker LLC $155.19 2019 Tri State Services of Baker LLC $75.04 2020 US Foodservice Inc $6.20 2020 US Foodservice Inc $5.14 2020 US Foodservice Inc $5.14 2020 US Foodservice Inc $5.14 2013 US Leasing Group LLC $125.37 2014 US Leasing Group LLC $124.64 2015 US Leasing Group LLC $221.31 2016 US Leasing Group LLC $208.87 2017 US Leasing Group LLC $310.86 2018 US Leasing Group LLC $299.66 2019 US Leasing Group LLC $265.61 2019 Vogel Sherry Rae $257.36 2019 Wang Dave - C/O Wang Ranch $715.28 2018 Wang Dave E and Cindy L - C/O Wang Ranch $695.40 2019 Wang Dave E and Cindy L - C/O Wang Ranch $581.78 2016 Weiler Sandra $110.29 2017 Weiler Sandra $190.05 2018 Weiler Sandra $92.31 2019 Weiler Sandra $201.93 2016 Weiler Sandra $544.00 2017 Weiler Sandra $1,058.61 2018 Weiler Sandra $517.67 2019 Weiler Sandra $1,049.05 2020 Wood Kay A $6.22 2109 Wyrick Allison Living Trust $741.11 2018 Wyrick Chace J Randy $1,119.04 2019 Wyrick Chace J Randy $994.47 2020 Wyrick Jasen $2,929.06 2019 Wyrick Jed A $349.42 2015 Young Marlene R Et Al $208.46 2016 Young Marlene R Et Al $196.80 2017 Young Marlene R Et Al $256.54 2018 Young Marlene R Et Al $263.27 2019 Young Marlene R Et Al $245.40 2018 Ziemer David M and Veroneka $160.74 2019 Ziemer David M and Veroneka $211.86 2018 Ziemer David M Et Al $278.96 2019 Ziemer David M Et Al $673.02

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July 24, 2020

Fallon County Times

Who is your trusted contact?

By Jim Cusimano, Big Sky Financial Planning Group

This vital investment account question should be answered sooner rather than later.

Investment firms have a new client service requirement. They must now ask you if you would like to provide the name and information of a trusted contact. 1 You do not have to supply this information, but it is encouraged. The request is made with your best interest in mind – and to lower the risk of someone crooked attempting to make investment decisions on your behalf. 1 Why is setting up a trusted contact so important? While no one wants to think ill of someone they know and love, the reality is that seniors have lost an average of $50,200 to someone they know. And studies have shown that almost half of all seniors aged 65 and older manage their own finances. Statistically speaking, if you fall within this age range, you could be vulnerable to scams. 1 The trusted contact request is a response to this reality. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) now demands that investment firms make reasonable efforts to acquire the name and contact info of a person you trust. This person is someone that investment firms can contact if financial exploitation is suspected or they suspect the investor is suffering a notable cognitive decline. 2 Investment firms may now put a hold on disbursements of cash or securities from accounts if they suspect the withdrawals or transactions amount to financial exploitation. In such circumstances, they are asked to get in touch with the investor, the trusted contact, and adult protective services or law enforcement agencies, if necessary. 2 Who should your trusted contact be? At first

thought, the answer seems obvious: the person who you trust the most. Yes, that individual is probably the best choice - but keep some factors in mind.

Ideally, your trusted contact is financially savvy, or at the very least, financially literate. You may trust your spouse, your sibling, or one of your children more than you trust anyone else, but how much does that person know about investing and financial matters?

Your trusted contact should behave ethically and respect your privacy. This person may be given confidential information about your investments. Is there any chance that they, upon receiving such information, might behave in an unprincipled way?

It is encouraged that your family members know who your designated trusted contact is. That way, any family member who might be tempted to take advantage of you knows another family member is looking out with your best interest in mind, which may be an effective deterrent to elder financial abuse. It should be noted that the trusted contact may, optionally, be an attorney, a financial professional, or a CPA. 1 Your trusted contact is your ally. If you are being exploited financially or could be at risk of such exploitation, that person will be alerted and called to action.

As the old saying goes, money never builds character, it only reveals it. The character and morality of your trusted contact should not waver upon assuming this responsibility. If given sensitive information about your brokerage accounts, that person should not sense an opportunity.

Now is the perfect time to name your trusted contact. Choose your contact wisely.

Citations.

1 - CNBC, September 27, 2019 2 - FINRA, March 4, 2020

Public Input Meeting

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

WHY?

To discuss the Montana Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. Approximately 20 blocks of water main along Montana Avenue and Main Street. Montana Avenue shall remain open with flagging operations within work zone and a detour shall be installed for work completed on Main Street. Temporary water service is planned for the duration of the project and construction is planned for the summer of 2021.

Deadline:

Tuesday @ 2:00 p.m.

Governor Bullock issues directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and outdoor gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Directive applies to counties currently experiencing four or more active cases of COVID-19 On July 15. Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in counties currently experiencing four or more active cases of COVID-19 to slow the spread of the virus in Montana.

Governor Bullock issued the directive to require businesses, government offices and other indoor spaces open to the public to ensure that employees, contractors, volunteers, customers, and other members of the public wear a face mask that covers their mouth and nose while remaining inside these spaces. The directive also requires face coverings at organized outdoor activities of 50 or more people, where social distancing is not possible or is not observed.

“Many Montanans answered the call to mask up – a call that came from our hospitals, nurses, and doctors, our vibrant small business community, our frontline workers, and our high-risk neighbors,” Governor Bullock said. “I thank all of those who take seriously their personal responsibility and their role in stopping COVID-19. But we need even more Montanans, and the visitors who come here, to mask up.”

Dr. Caitlin Jacquot, DDS Dr. Weston Hafner, DDS

The project consists of installing 8,500 linear feet of PVC Water Main, replacement of roadway surfacing, supplying temporary water, traffic control, removals, and incidental items.

Tuesday August 4, 2020 Formal Presentation 6:00pm to 7:00pm

WHERE?

make face coverings unsafe (like strenuous physical exercise or swimming), while giving speeches or performances in front of a socially distanced audience, while receiving medical care or for people with a preexisting condition that would make wearing a face covering unsafe.

Under the directive, businesses, government offices and other publicly operating spaces will provide face coverings for employees and volunteers, and post signs stating that face coverings are required for people 5 and older.

Businesses, other indoor spaces open to the public and sponsors of organized outdoor activities may also deny entry, refuse service or ask any person to leave if they refuse to wear a face covering. If necessary, they may rely on peace officers to enforce the state’s trespassing laws if a person refuses to wear a face covering and refuses to leave the premises.

Local public health agencies and law enforcement should focus their enforcement of this directive on education, providing warnings and education about the risk of transmission, while reserving the imposition of penalties, trespass enforcement, and other formal enforcement mechanisms for only the most egregious, repeat violations that put the public at risk.

The directive went into effect immediately and expires at the end of the declared statewide state of emergency.

Home On The Range Champions Ride Saddle Bronc Match Sat., August 1, 2020

WHEN?

20 First Ave. SW • Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-5651

Longfellow Elementary School Gymnasium 115 West Lincoln Avenue Baker, MT

The directive is in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that people wear cloth face coverings in public and when around people outside one’s household. Additionally, the CDC released a study this week concluding that “mandating the use of face coverings” in a salon in Missouri likely mitigated the spread of COVID-19 and recommended consideration of broader policies requiring face coverings.

In the last month, Montana’s active cases of COVID-19 have risen from 55 to more than 1,000.

“There’s no reason this needs to be political, because COVID-19 isn’t political. Instead, this is about being a Montanan and being supportive of those around us. Montanans need to not only feel safe, but be safe to continue supporting small businesses like restaurants, breweries, clothing stores, bookshops, and more. And Montanans need to be healthy to work. Mom and pop shops in Montana often have two employees: Mom and Pop themselves. If they get COVID-19, they can’t keep their business running,” continued Governor Bullock.

The directive does not require face coverings in counties with three or fewer active cases or for children under 5, though face coverings are strongly encouraged in both cases. Other exceptions include children under 2, while eating or drinking at businesses that sell food or drinks, during activities that

Sentinel Butte, ND 1:00PM (MDT)

Grand Entry- 12:30PM ~ Gates Open at 11AM

OPEN HOUSE CONDUCTED BY

City of Baker and Brosz Engineering, Inc.

No Concessions Limited Advance ticket sales Event is subject to change due to COVID-19 For more info or tickets, call 701-872-3745 or www.hotrnd.com

This meeting is designed to allow for public input.

Representatives from City of Baker and Brosz Engineering will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss your concerns.

WRITTEN STATEMENTS or comments about this project must be delivered by August 3, 2020 to Shannon Hewson, Project Engineer, Brosz Engineering, Inc., PO Pox 357, Bowman, ND 58623. Email: shannonh@broszeng.com Note “Public Input Meeting” in email subject heading.

City of Baker will consider every request for reasonable accommodation to provide: • an accessible meeting facility or other accommodation for people with disabilities, • language interpretation for people with limited English proficiency (LEP) if requested.

Appropriate provisions will be considered when City of Baker is notified at least 36 hours prior to the meeting date or the date the written material translation is needed. To request accommodations, contact City Office at 406-778-2692

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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Fallon County Times

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

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Heavy equipment operators for work in SE Montana. Please call: 307-756-9480 or 307-680-5377. Ask for Bill Dewey.

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FOR SALE 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

YARD SALE HUGE YARD SALE: Baker Community Church, 248 S. 1st. Street West, Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lots of misc, odds and ends and furniture. If inclement weather, it will be held in the basement of the church. 30-31c ____________________________ RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bruce and Stacey Moore’s residence, 3242 Highway 7, Baker (turn at the Rock Entrance). Lots of high school girls clothing, hunting stuff, camping stuff, and a little bit of everything.

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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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CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank The Baker Club, Bank of Baker and Rost Equipment for sponsoring the cost of insurance to host the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, July 18!

Thanks, Daniel Rost & Treston Erickson 30c

NOTICE NOTICES

The Little Beaver Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 4 at 5 p.m. at the Little Beaver Conservation District Building, 8 Ag Lane, Baker, MT. The purpose of the public hearing will be to review the conservation district final budget and to consider levying a permissive medical mill to cover the increased costs of health

insurance. For more information contact the District Administrator at 406-778-2217 ext. 111.

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

30c MNAXLP ____________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of MONTANA AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT will be received by the City of Baker, Baker, Montana at the office of City Clerk, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, Montana until 11 a.m. local time on Aug. 18.

2020; and then publicly opened and read aloud.

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

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the City of Baker Office in the Fallon County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623.

Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng. com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

The City of Baker reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. The City reserves the right to reject all bids for any reason or no reason at all, and to decline to proceed with the project for any legal reason, including but not limited to a failure of funding.

The City Council reserves the right to waive any irregularities it deems to be in the City’s best interest.

As required by Section 18-1-202, MCA, all bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond, either in cash or guaranteed by a good and sufficient sure-

ty, in the amount of 10% of the bid price. The successful bidder must enter into a formal contract within 30 days after the award of the bid; the failure to enter into the contract will result in the forfeiture of the bid bond. Upon completion of the contract the bid bond shall be returned to the bidder.

The successful bidder shall give a good and sufficient bond guaranteeing the performance of the terms and conditions of the said contract.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the City Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-778-2692.

Dated at Baker, Montana; this 15th Day of July 2020. s/JoDee Pratt, Mayor Baker City Council Baker, Montana 59313 30-32c MNAXLP ____________________________ FINAL BUDGET MEETING Baker Public School District #12 Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 6 p.m.

The Trustees of Baker Public School District #12, Baker, Montana will meet for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget for the 2020-21 school year. The meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the High School and may continue from day to day until the final adoption of the district’s budget.

Any taxpayer in the district may attend this meeting and be heard for or against any part of the final budget.

Jennifer Mettler, District Clerk Baker Public School, District #12 Baker, MT, 59313 30c MNAXLP ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: 406-778-2422 Facsimile: 406-778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN LEROY GREENLEE, Deceased Case No. DP 2020-13 Hon. Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

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

Dated this 17th day of July, 2020. s/Erna Greenlee Dated this 20th day of July, 2020. s/Lawrence Greenlee 30-32c MNAXLP ____________________________ CITY OF BAKER RESOLUTION NO. 712 RESOLUTION OF INTENT OF THE CITY OF BAKER, MONTANA, TO ESTABLISH A CHARGE FOR INACTIVE CONNECTIONS TO AND VACANT PROPERTIES CONNECTED TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM RECITALS WHEREAS, the City of Baker, Montana (the “City”) has undertaken to provide water and wastewater services to local residents and businesses through its water system (the “Water System”) and wastewater system (the “Wastewater System” and together, the “Systems”); and

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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 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 669, in accordance with Ordinance 13.04.300 the City established a monthly base rate for the Water System (the “Water System Base Rate”), which is charged to all properties connected to the Water System with the water supply to the property turned on at the shut-off valve to the Water System; WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 669, the City established a monthly base rate for the Wastewater System (the “Wastewater System Base Rate”), which is charged to all properties connected to the Wastewater System and used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes in accordance with Ordinance 13.08.010; WHEREAS, the City does not currently charge the Water System Base Rate to properties connected to the Water System with the water supply to the property turned off at the shutoff valve to the Water System (“Inactive Connections”); WHEREAS, the City does not currently charge the Wastewater System Base Rate to properties with Inactive Connections that are not used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes (“Vacant Properties”) that are connected to the Wastewater System; WHEREAS, under Section 69-7101, Montana Code Annotated, the City has the power and authority to regulate, establish, and change, as it considers proper, rates, charges, and classifications imposed for utility services to its inhabitants and other persons served by the municipal systems. Rates, charges, and classifications must be reasonable and just.

WHEREAS, connection to the Water and Wastewater Systems provides direct and indirect benefits to properties, including enhancing their utility for residential, business, recreational, and other purposes, allowing effective fire protection and sanitation. The provision of water and sewer connections and services requires the City to expend resources on maintenance and repairs, expansion of the systems, and general administration; these services must be properly supported by the property owners receiving the benefits of the Systems.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Baker City Council (the “Council”) as follows: Section 1. Intent to Establish a Monthly Charge for Inactive Connections and Vacant Properties. It is the intent of the City to implement a monthly charge for Inactive Connections and Vacant Properties connected to the Water System (see section 2) and/or the Wastewater System (see section 3).

Section 2: Basis of Monthly Inactive and Vacant Property Charge.

AT LARGE WITHIN CITY LIMITS: For each continuous parcel of property that is owned by one property owner(s), that has water and/or sewer private service lines from the City’s mains to such property, the owner shall pay a minimum of at least one fee, whether it be a monthly base rate or the vacant/inactive charge per each type of service available.

If it is unknown by the City whether the parcel has water and/or sewer services, it shall be assumed that the parcel does not and no charges will be levied. However, at such time as line(s) are located and/or used, the parcel shall be subject to the applicable rates or charges, either the water and/or sewer monthly base rate(s) or the vacant/inactive charge(s).

A continuous parcel of property shall not include properties that are divided by a road, street, alley, highway, or are attached only by a corner (e.g., diagonally). Properties divided by a ditch, creek, or fence shall be considered continuous.

If a parcel is divided and sold, applicable fees will apply to each new parcel.

For properties that are turned on/

off in the middle of a billing cycle, monthly service and vacant/inactive charges will be prorated accordingly.

MAIN STREET RETAIL: Each parcel identified by the Baker City Council that is, or has the potential to be, a separate retail business, whether or not structures exist on the property, shall pay one service fee, whether the monthly base rate or the vacant/inactive charge per each type of service available. The continuous parcel exception shall not apply.

If a parcel is divided and sold, applicable fees will apply to each new parcel.

For properties that are turned on/ off in the middle of a billing cycle, monthly service and vacant/inactive charges will be prorated accordingly.

OUTSIDE OF Baker City Limits: Owners of each continuous parcel of property outside of the Baker City Limits, which has access to the City’s water and/or sewer systems, shall pay at least one fee, either the monthly base rate or the vacant/inactive charge, according to the type(s) of service available. This resolution shall not apply to any property contained within a water district that is purchasing water from the City of Baker pursuant to an agreement between the water district and the City of Baker. If a parcel is divided and sold, fees will apply to each new parcel. For properties that are turned on or off in the middle of a billing cycle, monthly service and vacant and inactive charges will be prorated accordingly.

Option for Abandonment: If the owner of any parcel subject to assessment for vacant and inactive fees does not want access to the City’s services, he or she may, in lieu of paying the vacant/inactive charges, physically abandon the service line at the connection with their private line. Abandonment must be under the direct supervision of the City’s water/sewer superintendent, who shall visually inspect and approve of the physical disconnection in writing. If the water and sewer superintendent does not visually inspect and approve of the abandonment, the appropriate rate/ charges will continue to be billed to the property. The property owner shall be responsible for all costs of abandonment.

Section 3. Inactive Connection Charge. The City proposes to establish a monthly charge of $23.00 for the City’s Water System, effective as of the October 1, 2020 billing (the “Inactive Connection Charge”). The Inactive Connection Charge will be charged to all parcels with connections to the Water System as provided above.

Section 4. Vacant Property Charge.

The City proposes to establish a monthly charge of $11.00 for Vacant Properties connected to the Wastewater System, effective as of the October 1, 2020 billing (the “Vacant Property Charge”). The Vacant Property Charge will be charged to all parcels with connections to the Wastewater System as provided above.

Section 5. Inactive Connections Used for Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Purposes. Pursuant to Ordinance 13.08.010, any property connected to the Wastewater System that is being used for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes will be charged the Wastewater System Base Rate rather than the Vacant Property Charge, regardless of whether the property has an Inactive Connection to the Water System.

Section 6. Determination of Annual Budget for Systems. Each year the Council of the City shall determine the amount of money needed to pay the costs of the Systems including but not limited to: (a) the payment of the reasonable expense of operation and maintenance of the Systems; (b) administration of the Systems; (c) the payment of prin-

cipal and interest on any bonded or other indebtedness of the Systems; and (d) the establishment or maintenance of any required reserves, including reserves needed for expenditures for depreciation and replacement of facilities, as may be determined necessary from time to time by the Council or as covenanted in the ordinance or resolution authorizing any outstanding bonds of the Systems. Based on the annual needs of the Systems, the Council will establish charges for the use of the Systems.

Section 7. Further Rate Increases.

Subsequent adjustments to the Inactive Connection Charge and Vacant Property Charge will be made by resolution of the City Council duly adopted after a public hearing with notice thereof given as provided by law.

Section 8. Public Hearing. A public hearing on the rate increases will be held on August 19, 2020, commencing at 7 p.m. at the Fallon County Courtroom 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana.

Section 9. Notice. The City Clerk-Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to publish or cause to be published a copy of a notice of the passage of this resolution in Fallon County Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on July 24, 2020, July 31, 2020, and August 7, 2020, in the form and manner prescribed by law, and to mail or cause to be mailed a copy of said notice to all persons who are connected to the Systems at least 7 days and not more than 30 days prior to the public hearing. The mailed notice must contain an estimate of the amount the customer’s average bill will increase. The City Clerk is also authorized and directed to mail first class, postage prepaid, notice of all hearings to the Montana consumer counsel.

Passed and approved this 15th day of July, 2020. s/JoDee Pratt, Mayor ATTEST: s/Kevin Dukart, Clerk 30-32c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit FCFP07232020A has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department). All Your comments and concerns are welcomed.

Date of Notice: July 24, 2020 Date of Application: July 16, 2020 Applicant: WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. 2010 Montana Ave. Glendive, MT 59330 Scope/Purpose of Project: WBI Energy is proposing to plug and abandon six (6) natural gas storage wells and abandon in place eight (8) associated natural gas storage pipelines within its existing Baker Storage Field in Fallon County, Montana.

Materials: WBI anticipates re-using equipment mats. Silt fence, straw wattles, and equipment mats are proposed to be installed through Wetland 9.

REFER TO MATERIALS GRAPH Name of Stream/Water Body: Unnamed tributary and Sandstone Location of Project: Floodplain Panel 3001490262A & 3001490266A Section 13, Township 7N, Range 59E, Fallon County Montana Longitude -104-263490, Latitude 46.356547.

Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice, or by August 20, 2020 to the Fallon County Planning Department, Attention: Mary Grube, Floodplain Administrative Assistant, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313 grubem@falloncounty.net.

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MATERIALS GRAPH

Cubic Yards/Linear Feet Approximately 252 linear feet of Equipment mats will be needed (63 mats total) Approximately 75 linear feet of wattles Approximately 900 Linear feet of silt fence

Size and Type Timber equipment mats Size: 4’ X 16’ X 8”

Source Contractor will provide mats

Fiber logs (wattles) Size 12” X 18” Silt Fence Size 3’ X 300’

Dependent on Contractor Dependent on Contractor

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CALL 1-800-472-2218 CLICK WWW.BOWMANSALES.net OR STOP IN AT: 12 S. MAIN ST IN BOWMAN!

Hours Of Operation Mon. - Fri. | 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday | 8 a.m. - Noon

Home of the Ford Boys & Melissa

The Bigger the truck

The Better

2020 Ford F-150 Platinum Truck

MSRP ....................................................... $65,370 F-Series Retail Customer Cash............... -$1,000 Final Price .............................................................

2020 FordF-150 Platinum Truck

MSRP ....................................................... $65,370 F- Series Retail Customer Cash .............. -$1,000

MSRP .............................................................$62,900 Final Price..................................................................

Final Price .............................................................

$64,370

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

2020 Ford Expedition Limited MAX SUV

$64,370

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

MSRP .............................................................$53,550 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .................... -$2,250 Bonus Customer Cash................................... $1,500 Final Price .....................................................$49,800 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash ................ -$1,250 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.................. -$1,000

MSRP ....................................................... $53,450 Bonus Customer Cash............................. -$1,500 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .............. --$2,250 Final Price ............................................... $49,700 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.............-$1,000 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash .............. -$1,250

Conditional Final Price................

Conditional Final Price.................

Conditional Final Price ............

2020 Ford F-150 Lariat Truck

MSRP ....................................................... $52,465 Bonus Customer Cash............................. -$1,500 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .............. --$2,250 Final Price ............................................... $48,715 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.............-$1,000 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash .............. -$1,250 Conditional Final Price ............

$46,465

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

MSRP ....................................................... $49,270 Bonus Customer Cash............................. -$1,500 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .............. --$2,250 Final Price ............................................... $45,520 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.............-$1,000 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash .............. -$1,250 Conditional Final Price ............

$43,270

2019 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

$47,550

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

MSRP .............................................................$60,120 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .................... -$1,000 Final Price ..................................................................

$62,900

MSRP .............................................................$53,550 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .................... -$2,250 Bonus Customer Cash ................................. -$1,500 Final Price .....................................................$49,800 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.................-$1,250 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash ................ -$1,000

$47,550

2020 Ford F-150 Lariat Truck

$47,450

2015 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Truck

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck MSRP ....................................................... $53,450

Conditional Final Price ............

$47,450

2018 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab

Final Price .............................................................

Final Price .............................................................

Final Price .............................................................

$49,900

$49,900

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck MSRP ....................................................... $49,270

Bonus Customer Cash............................. -$1,500 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .............. --$2,250 Final Price ............................................... $45,520 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.............-$1,000 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash .............. -$1,250 Conditional Final Price ............

$43,270

2018 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab Truck

MSRP....................................................... -$48,900

MSRP .............................................................$48,900

MSRP .............................................................$47,900

MSRP .............................................................$46,900

Final Price .............................................................

Final Price................................................................

Final Price.................................................................

Final Price...................................................................

$48,900

2017 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab

$48,900

2016 Ford F-150 Crew Cab

$47,900

2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab

MSRP ....................................................... $38,900

MSRP ....................................................... $38,900

Final Price..................................................................

Final Price ............................................................

Final Price ............................................................

Final Price ......................................................................

$39,900

2015 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab

MSRP .............................................................$34,900

MSRP ....................................................... $33,900

Final Price ..................................................................

Final Price..............................................................

$34,900

$46,465

2018 Ford F-150 Platinum Crew Cab Short Bed Truck

MSRP ....................................................... $39,900

2015 Ford F-150 Crew Cab

2020 Ford F-150 XLT Truck

Conditional Final Price ............

MSRP .............................................................$42,345

$42,345

$54,480

MSRP ....................................................... $52,465 Bonus Customer Cash............................. -$1,500 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .............. --$2,250 Final Price ............................................... $48,715 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.............-$1,000 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash .............. -$1,250

MSRP ....................................................... $49,900

2015 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Truck

Final Price ..................................................................

Bonus Customer Cash............................. -$1,500 F-Series Retail Customer Cash .............. --$2,250 Final Price ............................................... $49,700 Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash.............-$1,000 Retail Trade-In Assistance Bonus Cash .............. -$1,250

MSRP ....................................................... $49,900

2019 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab

MSRP .............................................................$54,480

$59,120

MSRP ....................................................... $50,030

$50,030

2020 Ford F-150 Lariat Truck

$33,900

$38,900

2015 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed

$38,900

$46,900

2016 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed MSRP ....................................................... $35,900 Final Price .............................................................

$35,900

MSRP .............................................................$31,900

2014 Ford F-150 Lariat Crew Cab

MSRP .............................................................$29,900

2014 Ford F-150 King Ranch Crew Cab MSRP ....................................................... $28,900

Final Price ..................................................................

Final Price .................................................................

FInal Price.............................................................

$31,900

$29,900

$28,900

for more of our inventory visit

www.bowmansales.net

AFTER HOURS: Josh Lindstrom 701-523-6503 | Melissa Lindstrom 701-206-0167 | Wayne Bergquist 701-523-6502

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Villa Happenings

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Superior Care Villa resident Jim Bickle was all smiles as he poses for a picture with Nikki.

Harriett went over to say hi to Superior Care Villa resident Arlene Gatzke and got a little rub on the nose.

Our equestrian visitors were a huge hit with the Superior Care Villa residents. Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Harold Pratt making friends with Nikki’s colt.

Russell’s Clothing is going... KRAZEE

You’ll find it here!

• 50% Off • Select Ladies Summer Fashions

Fallon County

Times Classifieds 406-7783344

• Dresses • Sweaters • Tops • Blouses • Capris • Shorts • Skirts

$ • f f O • 3A0ll%Sandals F1r0idaJye&anS Table a • tocks) g Birkens (excludin Check our

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Krazee Sale Racks inside the store!

July 31 & August 1

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Friday & Saturday July 31 & August 1

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s i y n a B D a y k z a r Friday & Saturday er

3 on 3 Baskteball Tournament Friday ~ Grades 3-6 • Saturday ~ Grades 7-12 Late entries accepted until July 29 Call Alissa at 406-852-3735

Sidewalk Sales • Good Food • Tons of Fun! Sponsored by Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture

• GETIM Here •

Lake City Shopping Center • 406-778-2820 •

Specials July 31 & August 1

50¢ off all

Breakfast & Lunch Menu Items (Subs & Burritos) Tanning Special - 200 minutes for $75.00

Connect with your community VOLUNTEER!!

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25 Annual th

SWIM OVER TO THE BEST VBS!

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A S T U T N H I O

ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH

JULY 24 & 25

Major price reductions on new Living Room, Dining Room and Bedroom Furniture, Appliances and much, much more!

Quantities may be limited. Shop early for the best selection!

Sale runs through August 1

Both Locations - Baker & Bowman Don’t miss our Two Day CRAZY DAYS Sidewalk Specials Friday & Saturday • July 31 & August 1 BAKER STORE ONLY

5:30 PM-8 PM Check-In: 5 PM

Ages: Kindergarten- 6th Grade Preregistration Preferred by calling 406-778-3785

bakerfurnitureandappliances.com

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