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Sports returns to Montana schools

Alyse Webber (left) and her husband Matt (not pictured) will soon be taking over as the owner of the Rexall Drug Store in Baker when she finishes buying it from current owners Vicky and Todd Overton (center and right). The business has been in the Overton family since 1951. PHOTOS/Brad Mosher

Iconic local drug store changing hands

By Brad Mosher

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A local downtown business that has been run by the same family for almost 70 years is changing hands.

The Rexall Drug Store near the nexus of Highways 7 and 12 as they cross paths in Baker is being sold.

The store has been in the Overton family since 1951, when Tom and Barb Overton moved to Baker and bought into the business.

Years later, his son, Todd and his wife, Vicky, bought the business.

Now, it will be changing hands into what could be described as an extended member of the family - the woman who has worked at the business for more than four years.

The new owners will be Matt and Alyse Webber.

“We have been in the process (of selling) for quite a while,” Todd Overton said Monday afternoon.

“I’m the second generation. I bought it from my dad in 1982, so I

have been here 38 years,” he said.

The Overtons had been planning to sell the business for a while, he admitted.

“We had talked to her (Alyse) when she came here in 2016 about eventually buying it.”

“We have been trying to do it … figure out the best for her and the best for us … and I think we have gotten to that,” he said.

Part of the attraction for the new owners is the community itself, he explained. “They like it here. They want to live here.”

It was time to sell, he added, noting that the current pandemic in the country did not have anything to do with the decision. “It is just Father Time. I am going to be 65 in October,” he said.

The drug store has had some great employees over the years, he said. “The customer support has been tremendous in Baker. It has been really good here,” Overton added.

According to the Overtons, the sale is moving ahead and will be completed in the near future.

Gracie Hand puts her horse Ruby Rose through its paces during Sunday’s competition at the Fallon County Fairgrounds. The twoday Eastern Montana Horse Show ended Sunday after drawing more than 300 entries. PHOTOS/Brad Mosher

The Montana High School Association has released its guidelines to return to fall activities.

The announcement came on Monday morning, highlighting the directives, requirements and considerations for schools to compete in activities this fall.

MHSA executive director Mark Beckman sent the guidelines to schools across Montana, less than three weeks before high school activities are scheduled to begin.

The fall practices will start in about two weeks, depending on which sport.

Golf practices are scheduled to begin on Thursday, Aug. 13, while football, volleyball, soccer and cross country will begin the following day. Golf tournaments can be held as early as Saturday, Aug. 15, while the other sports can hold competitions on Thursday, Aug. 27.

According to the MHSA release, the guidelines were established following consultation with national, state and local experts, including the Center for Disease Control, the National Federation of High School Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC), and Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s directives, plus state and local health departments.

The MHSA has deemed that the “resumption of sports and other activities is crucial to the growth, development and mental and emotional wellness of our Montana youth,” the organization said in Monday’s letter to schools.

Schools must adhere to the MHSA guidelines, as well as directives from the state and local health departments, in order for the resumption of sports in Montana. The MHSA has created five tiers for its return to sports, with Tier 1 planning to start as scheduled. As the tiers progress, more and more changes would be made to the activities, including the cancellation of non-conference games, shortening conference seasons and, eventually, playing some games, potentially round robin play, in Tier 5.

The lone cancellation to date is the all-state band, choir and orchestra music festival, which was scheduled for Oct. 14-16. It will not be rescheduled during the 2020-21 school year.

Each sport also has specific guidelines and requirements regarding competition, the letter explained.

Jeannine Losing of Baker won the Pee Wee all-around competition crown at the two-day Eastern Montana Horse Show.

Ian Njos of Rhame heads back to the finish during Sunday’s Eastern Montana Horse Show competition. The EMHS drew more than 300 entries to the Fallon County Fairgrounds in Baker

Eastern Montana Horse Show returns to Baker

Local riders shine in horsemanship competition Staff Report

Local riders stood out over the weekend when the Eastern Montana Horse Show circuit returned to Baker for a two-day competition at the Fallon County Fairgrounds.

Kennedy Lyson of Baker emerged as the High Point winner for the weekend, also taking the Youth All-Around title.

She started off the weekend Saturday with a win in the Showmanship event.

In the other all-around competitions, Jeannine

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Losing of Baker won the Pee Wee division, while Nicole Njos of Rhame won the Ranch title.

Miles City had a couple of All-Around winners, with Alaine Stablen winning the Mini and sharing the Yearling title with Sandy Lee, also of Miles City.

Glendive riders had a strong outing with Stephanie Hove winning the Walk/Trot Horsemanship All-Around, Ann McRae winning the Senior AllAround and Cara Voss taking the Junior Horsemanship All-Around.

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According to officials, it was the first time Baker held an EMHS circuit event in five years and still drew more than 300 entries.

The two-day competition closed out with the speed events Sunday afternoon, where Ian Njos of Rhame tied with Losing of Baker for the Pee Wee title, while Glendive’s Cassidy Rae and Jordan Hove won the Youth and Novice titles, respectively.

Brenda Kartevold of Wibaux won the Adult Speed event at the end of Sunday’s competition.

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Among the divisions planned are Buckaroo (3 to 7 years), Cowpoke (8 to 12 years), Wrangler (13 to 23), Outlaw (24 to 35) and Longhorn (36 plus years).

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Scott Bachmeier handles the auctioneering role during the live auction held Sunday in the Marmarth Community Center.

Gary Allen Bruce, 83

Evelyn Wahl, Arlene Ferrell and Linda Clark cook up the Indian tacos while the curbside helpers Rylee Sonsalla and Emily Sonsalla get ready to take the next taco out to a waiting customer.

The taco was the menu item for the community fundraiser held in the Marmarth Community Center Sunday (July 26) to help defray the medical costs incurred by the Tharp family. PHOTO/Brad Mosher

Marmarth community responds with big fundraiser for small arrival Staff Report

The Marmarth community came out in force Sunday when a fundraiser was held to help defray the medical costs incurred by the Tharp family with a premature birth and a long hospital stay.

There were Indian tacos on the menu, but the big draw was the silent and live auction which filled up the community center which lined the walls of the building.

Josie and Kasey Tharp went to Denver from early April for examination, with Josie being admitted April 14.

She stayed in the hospital for 79 before delivering Hazel prematurely at 36 weeks and six days.

Hazel Ellen Tharp was born July 1 at 8:47 a.m., weighing 4 pounds, 14 ounces. She was 18 inches long.

Hazel remained in the hospital for ten days, receiving oxygen for 24 hours after her birth.

It wasn’t until July 10 that Josie, Kasey and Helen were able to return to Marmarth.

The community responded with a benefit that raised thousands of dollars from the auction and the meal, which was also served up curbside for people not coming into the building.

The community got donations ranging from a large grandfather clock that doubled as a gun safe, a cooler filled with meat, furniture, and several types of lamps and gift baskets.

According to organizers, more than 60 people were served Indian tacos in the first half hour of the benefit.

There was also a raffle, which was described as “going awesome” early in Sunday’s benefit.

The benefit also posted some pictures of the new arrival and her family, along with a brief history of the story surrounding her birth.

Dear Customers and Employees of the Baker Drug,

Gary Allen Bruce, 83, of Baker, MT passed away with his children by his side on July 21, 2020 at Riverstone Hospice in Billings, MT after a short illness.

Gary was born on July 5, 1937 to Maynard and Martha (Schnaible) Bruce in Baker.

He grew up on a farm south of Baker and graduated from Baker High School in 1955. After graduation, he worked for Randash Motors in Baker for three

years, and then spent a year in Nebraska roughnecking. Gary returned to Baker and worked for Marion Hartse for 11 years before starting his own construction business, “Bruce Ditching”.

It was during this time he met the love of his life, Ruby Burkle.

They were married on Nov. 6, 1970 in Plevna, MT, and were blessed with two children, Lori and Troy. Gary and Ruby were married nearly 50 years before Ruby passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2020.

Gary was a diligent and strong man who worked very hard to provide for his family and build his business, even up to his passing, he was concerned about his loyal customers. He worked for many area farmers and ranchers trenching waterlines and doing backhoe work. In the winters, you would find him plowing snow for many people in Baker,

Samuel Thomas Keirle, 25

This is a love letter to our Sam: December 9, 1994, Samuel Thomas Keirle came bouncing into the world at a healthy 9 pds. 12oz. in Billings, MT. He was a man of the world - living and growing up in many places; Kalispell, Billings, Bowman, Baker, St. Paul, (the Johnny Cash song comes to mind, “I’ve been everywhere, Man,”) and he left good friends in every one of these places. He was a good friend himself and would help anyone who needed it, but be-

ware of his practical jokes! He loved his family (and, defended them fiercely,) animals, Harleys, and had met his person, the love of his life, Caitlin. He was finally able to plan for the future because he had found someone who was as loyal as he was! He was happy!

Sammy left this world, doing what he loved best, riding a Hog. Thursday, July 16, he was on his way home from work in Kalispell when he collided with a deer.

Sam’s choice of profession was cooking. He was the head chef at “The Sitting Duck” in Kalispell at the time of his death.

Missing him already and forever are; his one, Caitlin McDonald, Kalispell; his mother, Danielle Keirle Butori (Dale) and his sister, Madison Myla, Baker; his father, Dean Howe, Kalispell; his brother, Brandon Hegg (Kristin), St. Paul; his grandparents; Granny Jae, Bowman (his partner in crime),

We want to send out our absolute gratitude and appreciation for all of you for your business and your hard work over the last 35 years. To our employees, we enjoyed having you on our team and are thankful for all the contributions you made. Your work was outstanding and provided a great deal of value to our business. To our customers, your support has meant the world to us! We have learned so much from you and cherish your business, support and friendship. We will miss all of our great conversations. A thank you doesn’t seem adequate for how much we appreciate all of you. We want to wish Alyse and Matt Webber the best of luck in the future serving some of the best people we know.

Todd & Vicky Overton

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Sam also had so many fraternal and maternal uncles, aunts, and cousins that it’s hard to list them all, but they were in his heart.

This is also true for the people who preceded him in death; his Grampas Thomas, Orville, and Dean, and again, too many others to list. He also was preceded by his little furry friends; Sharmae, Chewy, Izzy, and Karl.

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or in his shop working on a project. He was the best at what he did, and his equipment was simply an extension of his hands.

He will be missed beyond words, as he was truly one of a kind. Gary also liked visiting and never passed up a cup of coffee with friends or family.

Gary is survived by his daughter Lori (Bill) Kesinger of Baker; son Troy (Amy) Bruce of Billings; and grandchildren Moriah, Javan, Jaron, Brennen and Bailey. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby, his parents, and his sister, Joyce Hurlbert.

Our humble and faithful father, grandfather and friend is once again reunited with his wife Ruby and in accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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at her home for a day of visiting, viewing new additions to the family and a bountiful dinner

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 30, 1970 --

10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 30, 2010 --

Eleven years after an idea spiraled into thousands of hours of labor, time, and committment, work has begun on the North Baker Water and Sewer District project. The District awarded the construction bid to Ahanu Construction, Inc. from Billings. . .Picture: Painting by Kelby Newell in the window of National Oilwell Varco for the first annual Relay for Life of Fallon County. . .Sixth annual Jim Stanton Memorial Golf Tournament was held July 10 at Lakeview Country Club. Winners of the A Team were: 1st - Ryan Varner, Jade Boggs, Todd Gardner, Ben Palczewski and Matt Schooner.

B Team Winners were: 1st - Dirk Kuntz, Bo Lingle, Zach Hepperle, Tim Robinson, Rod Morris and Jeff Varner. . .Paint the State Contest, sponsored by the Montana Meth Project, drew nine entries from Fallon County. . .Approximately 500 people stopped by Reynolds Market for Customer Appreciation Day. . .The Collies celebrated the 100th birthday of their ranch with a picnic July 25. . .Low temperature July 24 was 53 degrees. Year-to-date moisture is 11.66 inches. . .Four Baker athletes took part in the Big Sky State Games in Billings July 1718. Representing Fallon County were Scotti and Skyler Robinson, Solenn and Alain Jacobsen.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 4, 2000 --

On July 27, rain, hail and wind moved through Fallon County leaving only two-tenths of an inch of rain in some places and severe hail damage in others. Residents in Baker measured “golf ball size hail” up to 3 3/4 inches in diameter. North of Baker MDU poles were blown down and a grain bin was picked up and moved completely off its foundation. . .A Burlington Northern train malfunction created several fires between Ismay and Baker Aug. 1. The largest area burned was over 500 acres on Jack Leibee and Dale Buerkle ranches. . .New feature at the Fallon County Fair is Junior Steer Riding. It will be held Aug. 17 and is open to youth 10-16 years of age. . .Otto and Echoe Bechtold will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 18 at the American Lutheran Church. . .Gena Meier of Plevna has been invited to play with the Montana Hoops in a basketball tournament in Las Vegas.

The Montana Hoops is a team put together by a coach from Boze-

man and players were picked from Class C and B schools. . .Russell Culver recently received the weekly “Breadwinner” award sponsored by Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery. Culver was congratulated for his outstanding efforts and honored for his 50 years of service in the community. . .High temperature July 30 was 100 degrees. . .Sixty future golfers took part in the Baker Lions Club Youth Golf Camp held July 24-28.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, August 2, 1990 --

A new addition to the Fallon County Fair is a Rodeo Queen contest. The contest is being sponsored by the Baker CowBelles. . .School board met in special session July 30 to discuss methods of cutting expenses or raising revenue at the Baker Recreation Complex. . .Ben Gonsioroski accompanied by Robert Boggs, both of Baker, were among the four finalists at the KATL, Elks, Eastern Montana Fair Preview Talent Show held July 28 in Miles City. . .Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Culver were guests of honor at a farewell potluck supper July 25. . .“Back to the Future II” is now showing at the Baker Drive-In Theater. . .Five Baker bowlers have received the prize money they won at the State Bowling Tournament held in Billings in May. The five are Tom Bechtold, Dennis Varner, Eddy Susa, Dale Boggs and Todd Overton. . .Father Thomas Tobin sunk the first hole-in-one of the season at Lakeview Country Club July 28. Less than an hour later, Joel Bechtold aced the number seven hole for his holein-one

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 31, 1980 --

Pictured is Mary Stark of the Baker CowBelles presenting Clarence Schell of Reynolds with a check for $100 he won for the advertising he did for Father’s Day in the Times. The ad promoted beef and was the state winner and will now be advanced to the national competition. . .Bank of Baker and Montana Bank of Baker are short of pennies. If you have any you would like to change, would you please bring them to either bank. . .Lila Barrett, 79 years old of Baker, passed away July 22 at her home in Baker. . .Clara Callen celebrates her 85th birthday at the home of her son, Marion. . .July 27, was a great day for 82 year old Selma Phebus. Relatives gathered

This year at the annual Crazy Days parade there were 32 entries. Doug Post was first with a western theme of a horse and covered wagon. Second place was won by Tami Lovec and Bernadette Moser. Third place winner was Melvin Moser, Jr. . .Mrs. Alice Newell and Sara Kerr attended a dinner at the Cross Roads in Miles City honoring Ruth Longworth, who had been State Librarian since 1957. . .Traveling to Bowman last Tuesday to participate in the women’s invitational golf tournament were Mrs. Beryl Jensen, Mrs. Don Groshans, Mrs. Rich Vilhauer, Mrs. Vernie Jacobsen and Mrs. Margaret Jensen. . .A total of 40 men registered for the Baker Country Club men’s invitational golf tournament last Sunday. The championship flight consisting of Vincent Cobb, Beryl Jensen, Mike Hoke and S. Olson from Bowman went the full nine holes. Cobb finished with a 38, Jensen 39, Hoke and Olson both had 40.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, July 28, 1960 --

Champion cowboys from all parts of the U.S. and Canada will be competing at the RCA approved Days of ‘85 Rodeo to be held at Ekalaka Aug. 6. This celebration will commemorate the 75th year since the town of Ekalaka was founded. . .Forty-six girls in Fallon County participated in a Dress Revue July 23 at the fairgrounds as part of the annual 4-H judging day. Peggy and Marilyn Redman tied for first place in clothes for fun. Karen Fost placed first in the washable outfit for school unit. Robin Roth placed first in the sleeping and lounging event. Kathryn O’Donnell placed first in the sports outfit unit; Sharon Duffield first in the special occasion unit; Delila Fried had overall first place from the wool unit. . .Second baseman Curt Huether hit a tenth inning grand slam home run over the center field fence as Baker beat Terry 16-12 in a high scoring game. Newell and Taylor shared the mound duties as did Jim Pat Niccum and Herb McCamish the catching.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, August 3, 1950 --

Baker Lions Club started work on their share of raising the hospital fund, Aug. 1. They are selling shares on a 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe 4-door sedan with radio, heater and overdrive. . .Horse racing program and placing of exhibits for the Fallon County Fair are

featured stories this week. . .The county-wide hospital committee met with the county commissioners Tuesday evening to discuss the emergency that exists in the county until a hospital can be provided.

Dan Helgeson reported on his trip to Bozeman, Billings, Big Timber and Roundup where hospital buildings were inspected. He also looked into the possibility of receiving federal aid and consulted an architect from Spokane.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 1, 1940 --

Republican candidates whose names were written in the primary election and who received the nominations for their party filed last week and are as follows: Paul E. Hubbard for Justice of the Peace; Denzil Young for County Attorney; L.W. Busch for State Representative; and John Wenz for County Commissioner. . .Read these and remember when Schilling coffee sold 4 lbs. for $1.00; hamburger, fresh made, 15 cents lb.; table plums, one basket, 65 cents.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 31, 1930 --

New buildings which have become necessary to house the increasingly large number of exhibits which are shown at Fallon County annual fair, have been started and are rapidly taking form at the grounds south of Baker. The work is under the supervision of George McHoes, livestock superintendent. A new cattle barn is under construction and the old cattle barn is being remodeled as a barn for running horses. A poultry house will also be built. . .Frank Stowe, son of Mrs. Izzy Stowe and rancher from north of the city, was brought to the home of his mother Tuesday afternoon suffering from Rocky Mountain tick fever. He was removed to the hospital.

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 29, 1920 --

That Fallon County will have a farm bureau and a county agent in the near future is almost a certainty. . .John Frey, former meat cutter of the Baker Meat Co., has purchased the market and will run it in connection with the Trandum Grocery and now is sole owner. . .Baker schools will open August 31 and a large enrollment is expected. High school instructors are Susan Klinkhammer, A. E. Landis, Louise E. Emerson, J. O. Hembre, Dorothy Hurley, Wm. S. Woods and Wilhemina Hein. . .County commissioners have set Aug. 5-7 as the dates of the Kickers Convention. They will be in session on the 9th to fix the levies for all county purposes.

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

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Baker’s Bohle places in state pageant Alissa Bohle of Baker recently finished as the second runner up in the recent Miss Montana competition in Glendive. Alissa is the daughter of Kalyn and Leslie Bohle.

Jessica Criss of Bozeman won the title July 25 in the state-wide pageant. Criss is a graduate of Montana State University with a degree in equine science.

The first runner up was Faith Johnson of Helena.

Bozeman’s Shannon Hathaway was the third runner up, while Kristy Cullinan of Glendive was the fourth runner up.

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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.

The Champions Ride Saddle Bronc Match is on! This longest running bronc Match and first P.R.C.A. sanctioned Extreme Bronc Riding Rodeo takes place at the Home On The Range arena on Aug 1. It will look a little different, but committee members stated they are going back to basics: the best cowboys riding the best broncs for the best cause.

With the cancellation of so many summer events, the rodeo committee and Home On The Range staff have been working hard to make sure the traditional event will take place. “We are really able to do this great event because of our sponsors,” said Mel Rose, Home On The Range Executive Director. “We are grateful for their contributions and sponsorships. Most of the sponsors were willing to give some kind of financial support, because they love this event, and they know it’s for a good cause – Home On The Range.”

The rodeo committee has been working with the P.R.C.A., county and regional health officials, and medical personnel to make sure there are safety guidelines in place for the contestants, guests, and the employees and children at Home On The Range. “We ask that everyone respect social distancing practices. We have plenty of hillside seating and there should be enough space for everyone.

Unfortunately, because of the safety guidelines this year, the guests won’t be able to interact with the cowboys to get their autographs,” said Mel. “We appreciate the support we receive and hope everyone has a fun, safe time. It’s the summer event of August.”

The lineup of the cowboys is a Who’s Who of

rodeo talent. Some of the cowboys entered this year include Wyatt Casper, Brody Cress, Shorty Garrett, and World Champion Saddle Bronc Riders Ryder Wright, Spencer Wright, Jacobs Crawley, Zeke Thurston, and Taos Muncy.

It’s not just the talent of the cowboys, but also the famous horses. Returning to the Match are stock contractors J Bar J Rodeo (JB), Bailey Pro Rodeo (DB), Burch Rodeo Company (BH) and Dakota Rodeo (DK). Well-known broncs such as In The Lu (JB), Big Valley (JB), Rip Cord (DB), James Bond (DB), Lunatic From Hell (BH), Maria Bartiromo (BH), Bartender (DK) and Richie’s High (DK) will be in the short-go round. This should be an exciting round.

For those who enjoy participating in games of chance, there are two different Calcuttas. The first is Friday, July 31 at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora, North Dakota. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. and the auction of the 32 cowboys follows immediately after the meal. The second Calcutta takes place Saturday during the rodeo intermission. The cowboys’ scores from the long go are tallied and the highest twelve advance to the short round. People can then bid on these twelve cowboys’ chances of winning the title.

Bring your lawn chairs, and your own beverages and lunch. This year there won’t be any concessions or pop stands. Complimentary water will be available.

The 64th Champions Ride Saddle Bronc Match is Aug. 1, at the Home On The Range arena, Exit #7 on Interstate 94 near Sentinel Butte, ND.

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.

Baker Lions Club Members Rolph Tunby, Carl Hepperle and Dan Lagasse trimming trees at the Lions Club Park.

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. 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 Wed. Aug. 26- Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed. Sept. 30- 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

July 31, 2020

Fallon County Times

Montana Department of Transportation begins implementing new load posting signs on bridges around the state The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun implementation of new load posting procedures on public bridges across the state as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As a result, motorists may soon start to notice new weight limits and signs on some bridges. The postings are part of recently updated federal requirements for bridge load rating and posting.

Bridge weight restrictions are required when the engineering analysis of a bridge, known as a load rating, indicates that it cannot carry standard, legal loads. Load ratings provide information about how much distributed weight can safely pass over a bridge. Load posting is required when a load rating indicates that a bridge cannot safely carry certain loads that would otherwise be legal in the state of Montana. Load posting signs show maximum weight limits for different vehicle types, depending on their axle configuration.

“Many older bridges were never designed to carry vehicle types that have become common in present-day use, and some bridges have deteriorated over time,” MDT Bridge Engineer Stephanie Brandenberger said. “Bridge weight restriction signs are posted to keep motorists safe and to ensure that the bridge remains functional.

We need to prevent heavy loads from crossing and overstressing the

bridge, which can lead to both visible and hidden damage.”

MDT is currently updating load ratings for 4,500 public bridges across the state, including approximately 2,500 owned and maintained by MDT. This effort is expected to take about four years to complete.

Brandenberger emphasized that weight restrictions do not mean a bridge is unsafe, as long as vehicles meet posted limitations. “MDT needs the public’s help in understanding and following weight restrictions – for their own safety, but also to help maintain bridge integrity and safeguard bridge longevity,” Brandenberger said.

To assist with public outreach and education, MDT is creating interactive maps and other information available for the public, as they continue the bridge load posting program. For the most up-to-date information and additional resources, visit MDT’s Bridge Load Posting Program website at https://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/bridge/loadrating/load-posting-program.shtml.

For questions about the program or specific bridges, please call the project hotline at 1-888-824-8445 or email MDTbridgeloadposting@mt.gov.

Plevna district makes draft school plan public for comment and the status of public health,” the statement explained.

The district officials stated that it is committed to remaining “Kid-Centered” and the draft of the plan creates a more restrictive environment. “We apologize for this necessity and remain committed to returning our school climate back to “normal,” the notice said.

For the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year the district intends to offer two educational choices - onsite education with physical distancing and real-time off-site instruction, according to the information posted online.

The physical distancing guidelines for the on-campus students will be set by the state and county while also establishing policies and procedures to maximize safety from communicable diseases.

The district will be offering off-site instruction, but the students and families would have to apply for the program. As the draft explains, there is a minimum of two weeks to participate in the off-site program.

Part of the off-site instruction will deal with the requirement for video conferencing with Google Meet or connect with the

Staff Report

The Plevna School district has a plan for how to start school and presented it Tuesday at a public feedback meeting.

The goal according to Plevna School Superintendent Nick Schumacher, was to get input from the families and public and adapt the plan as needed for later adoption by the Unified Board of Trustees.

The meeting was designed to get information and not to take any action, according to information sent out to the parents and families.

The statement in the release to the families said that the global pandemic led to many changes in the normal operations of families, communities, and schools.

“Through public input, state guidance, and the work of many of our teachers and staff, the District has developed the following plan for the on-time, on-site reopening of our school.

This plan is designed to be a dynamic and elastic document. The public health climate in Montana, in Fallon County, and in Plevna can change rapidly. The District will amend this plan as necessary, based upon guidance

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classes using teleconference software. Attendance would be be taken by the teacher both online and on-site.

The district is not planning to have hard copy packets given to students in the fall, according to the draft. However, families using off-site instruction can apply for a stipend being issued by the district.

The school district announced that they would be following state and county health directives on the requirement or use of face coverings by students and their families.

The district has said that it will encourage everyone in the school to use protective face coverings or masks.

At the elementary level, the district will be using Google Classroom, Google Meet and SeeSaw as platforms.

At the middle school and high school levels, the district will be using Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Montana Ed Ready, along with additional programs used in conjunction with the programs.

Tuesday’s public meeting was open to the public at the library on campus in addition to accessible on the Zoom program online.

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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 406-778-2222.

From the Bench

Justice Court

•Douglas Allen Moore, Indianapolis, IN, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70 MPH, ticket issued 9/16/2019.

•Donald E. Wood, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70 MPH, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/9/2020.

City Court

•Issac Ryan Rost, Missoula, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, dismissed per valid of insurance at date and time of citation, ticket issued 7/11/2020.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Based on a couple of recent experiences, I would like to caution anyone seeking an audience with the Fallon County Commissioners to understand that they should expect no assurance of privacy or discretion in how the conversation is reported in the meeting minutes.

The level of irrelevant, trivial, sensational detail is dependent on the degree to which a person is in good graces with the members of the Commission. If they have an axe to grind, they will include every petty and irrelevant statement that may be said to discredit and ridicule the visitor.

The minutes are supposed to be a communication vehicle to inform the public of matters discussed by our elected officials.

The misuse of the minutes as a tool to publicly flog and shame those with a differing opinion creates an authoritarian government which is not operating in the best interest of the people.

I believe the public is fed up with this type of behavior from our Commissioners. Why do you think there were so many candidates running in the most recent primary election?

Interesting enough, the Montana Open Meeting Law (Section 2-3-201) states, “The legislature finds and declares that public boards, commissions, councils, and other public agencies in this state exist to aid in the conduct of the peoples’ business,” not the other way around. And, “The people of the state do not wish to abdicate their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them.,” Further into the law, Section

2-3-212 states, “Appropriate minutes of all meetings... must include without limitation... the substance of all matters proposed, discussed, or decided.”

In my mind, that doesn’t mean publishing all of the nitty gritty dirty details, unless the Commission intends to use the minutes punitively.

This all causes me a grave concern about stifling free speech and the fostering of open, honest, productive discussions. Granted, the Commission is not saying that you can’t say what’s on your mind, but by publishing menial, off-topic remarks, it causes a visitor to hesitate whether to, a) be honest and open during a discussion, or b) even bother trying to meet with the Commission at all. If they feel that they can use this weapon against anybody, the entire community is at risk of being stifled.

In the end, taxpayers are not given a voice to openly discuss concerns with their elected officials.

Somehow, that seems contrary to everything that our country’s founding fathers set up as a democracy.

Fortunately, independent newspapers still exist that allow people to freely express their opinions. But in the end, the only effective tool that we have to facilitate change is our voting rights. We need to exercise that right wisely, choosing public officials that understand and embody our national values of free speech and the right to express our opinions without fear of persecution.

David Espeland

Public Input Meeting 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.

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.

WHEN?

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

WHERE?

Longfellow Elementary School Gymnasium 115 West Lincoln Avenue Baker, MT

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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

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July 31, 2020

Fallon County Times

Teaching Scouts Daines secures major Montana priorities

By Daris Howard

(Part 4) Because Steven, a scoutmaster from another troop, had let his boys tie up what they thought was an orphaned bear cub, their troop got in big trouble. After its mother tore up their camp, they were summoned to a meeting. My troop had just finished eating when Steven came by.

“How did it go?” I asked.

He shrugged. “They asked us to leave because they said we endangered all the troops here.

It’s probably for the best anyway. The bear tore apart everything we have, so there are no tents or sleeping bags.”

“I’ll come help you,” I said.

As we walked along, I could tell he was discouraged. When we got to their camp, I joined in the cleanup. It was a big job.

Many of my young men voluntarily came to help, as did others. As we worked, Steven expressed his love for scouting and how he had looked forward to being a scoutmaster.

“But I guess I’m just not cut out for it,” he said.

“I think you’re wrong,” I replied. “You have the three main things it takes. You love the boys, you’re willing to learn, and you know you’re not perfect. With your willingness to learn, you’re going to be a great scoutmaster.”

He looked at me briefly, then spoke with new resolve.

“Would it be okay if I came back tomorrow and watched your boys compete in the conclave games? If I’m going to learn, I should start right away.”

“We’d love to have you join us,” I said.

The next evening, Steven showed up just as our troop was finishing dinner. We offered him some food, and he settled on a plate of Dutch oven cobbler.

I gathered the boys around.

“We have a big troop and have been allowed to form two teams.”

I then assigned the teams with a team leader and members according to abilities. I chose the best two fire builders and put one on each team. I did the same with the bridge-building and other events. I tried to keep the teams as equal as possible. I told them the boy I assigned for each event was in charge of that event, and the others were to help him and follow his direction. I had Rod, my assistant, go with one group, and I went with the oth-

ny o l l nt a F ou ir C Fa

er. Steven came with me. It was fun to watch my boys excel at most of the events.

Steven expressed his amazement. “Your boys are incredible. How did they get so good?”

“It’s important to know your weaknesses and strengths,” I replied. “I teach them where I am strong, I have Rod teach where he has more expertise, and I’m not afraid to ask someone else if needed.”

“How do you get them to behave so well?” Steven asked.

“You remember how I told you my boys set their own rules under my direction? That’s critical. It’s hard for them to complain if they had a hand in setting the rules.”

Just then, Gordy came running up. “Daris, we need you.”

I ran after him and soon found myself at a wrestling challenge. A large, muscular boy stood there.

“I’ve beaten everyone who has challenged me all summer,” he bragged. “Boys and leaders.”

I turned to Gordy. “I don’t think this is a good idea.”

The muscular boy smirked.

“It’s worth team points. But we all understand. You’re old and out of shape.”

I handed Gordy my water bottle. “I think we could use some more team points.”

It was three falls out of five.

The muscular boy’s smile faded when, after the whistle, I deftly picked him up in a fireman’s carry and laid him on his back.

“I bet you can’t do that again,” the boy said.

On the second time, he shot in, I blocked him, pushed his head down, spun behind him, and locked a death grip around his waist until he could hardly breathe. When I put him on the mat, he panted, “I think two is enough.”

As we gathered for the awards, the other troops yelled to show spirit, and my boys rolled their eyes and were quiet. But when the awards were announced, my troop won both first and second in almost every event. We also had the only points for the wrestling challenge.

When I came back from getting the wrestling-challenge award, Steven smiled. “I think the main thing I learned this week is that there’s a lot more to learn about being a scoutmaster than what comes from a book.”

in next COVID-19 Relief Package

Includes Daines’ work to secure $26 Billion for COVID-19 Vaccine, Daines’ Jobs Bill, Daines’ Child Care Support Bill U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced the following Montana priorities that are included in the initial Phase Four Coronavirus Relief Package in the Senate. Daines fought for funding for a COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutic drugs, Montana jobs and workers, and support for Montana child care providers and working parents.

“As Montana experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, I will continue fighting for the health and economic livelihoods of Montana families. This latest COVID-19 relief package includes my provisions to increase funding for a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as supporting getting Montanans back to work and providing support for Montana child care providers and working parents,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure Montanans have the relief needed to get through these challenging times.” To download audio, click HERE. COVID-19 Relief Package: Provides Funding for the Manufacturing and Distribution of a COVID-19 Vaccine & Therapeutic Drugs •Daines successfully secured $20 billion to accelerate the development and manufacturing of a COVID-19 vaccine, therapeutic, and diagnostic development to restore confidence in our communities and get our economy going again.

•Daines also secured $6 billion to go towards developing and executing a new COVID-19 vaccination distribution campaign coordinated through CDC to ensure that Montanans and Americans will have access to a vaccine as soon as one becomes available.

•Daines has been instrumental in securing funding for a COVID-19 vaccine and his work has been publicly praised by President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, FDA Deputy Commissioner Dr. Shah and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb.

Provides relief for Montana families and Child Care Services •Includes another round of direct payments -$1,200 for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, $500 for dependents (the new COVID relief package lifts the age cap for dependents).

•Includes Daines’ bill, the Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020 -Provide grants to child care provider facilities to ensure Montana parents can continue to work to put food on the table Prioritizes Public Health and Safety, Provides Significant Funding for Testing •Daines secured $25 billion towards the Provider Relief Fund which provides direct support for our nation’s healthcare professionals on the front lines fighting this pandemic.

•This package includes $16 billion to ex-

Baker Wrestling Club COVID-19 Demolition Derby Fallon County Fairgrounds • Baker, MT Sunday, August 16 • 6 p.m.

For information or to enter your derby car, call:

Polly Davis • 406-941-2070 Darick Gorder • 406-891-0209 Kyle Shear • 406-852-0993

Tickets in advance at the Fallon County Fairgrounds or at the gate Admission: $10.00 6 and under FREE Limited number of FREE Tickets sponsored by Spiffy’s 1st come, 1st served at the gate

Total Prize Money $8,000 + Payout Big Sky Derby Rules apply. www.bigskyderby.com

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

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Guns & Reloading Equipment

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pand access to testing for COVID-19 and contact tracing. This new funding, when combined with approximately $9 billion that remains unallocated from PPP and the Health Care Enhancement Act, would make $25 billion available to ensure the testing needs of our communities across the country are met.

•Community health centers will receive $7.6 billion as they work to keep our communities safe and healthy. $225 million will be directed to rural health clinics to ensure that rural states like Montana have access to the support they need to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supports Montana Workers and Jobs: •Includes Daines’ “Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act” -Daines’ bill will help get Montanans back to work and prepare them for the postCOVID-19 economy by supporting job training, including activities such as customized training, on-the-job training, Individual Training Accounts, or transitional jobs.

-The bill requires at least 50% of distributed funds be allocated to the local areas most significantly impacted by COVID-19 •Expands Unemployment Insurance for Montanans out of work -Continues the unemployment insurance payments for Montanans who lost their jobs to COVID-19 at $200 per week through September. Thereafter, this will be replaced with a payment that when combined with the standard state unemployment benefits, will equal to 70% of lost wages.

-Includes an additional $2 billion in funding for states to upgrade their unemployment systems to ensure faster access to checks for Montanans by handling the surge in claims and process the wage replacement payments Supports Montana Small Businesses, Expands Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): •Automatic forgiveness for loans below $150,000 -Montana small business owners who borrow below $150,000 will be automatically forgiven of their PPP loan -They will not be required to submit to the lender documentation required by the CARES Act, but must attest to a good faith effort to comply with Paycheck Protection Program loan requirements including retaining relevant records for three years, and may complete and submit demographic information.

•Second round of PPP for Montana’s hardest-hit businesses -Some Montana small businesses will now be eligible for a second loan/grant under PPP •Expands PPP eligibility to include certain 501(c)(6) -Montana local organizations, including Chambers of Commerce, Destination Mar-

keting Organizations, and Outdoor Recreation Organizations with 300 or fewer employees will be eligible for PPP loans. This is something Daines specifically worked to include.

Provides Emergency Support and COVID-19 Protection for Nursing Homes •Establishes COVID-19 strike teams to rapidly respond to any COVID–19-related crises in our nursing facilities to protect our nation’s most vulnerable populations our senior citizens and give our care workers in nursing homes the help and support they need to care for them.

•Promotes COVID-19 testing and infection control to mitigate the spread in nursing facilities.

•Promote transparency in COVID-19 reporting by nursing facilities to ensure our seniors citizens are taken care of Supports Bringing Jobs Back to America and Holds China Accountable •Strengthens U.S. medical supply chain, ending our reliance on China by enacting a domestic purchasing requirement of PPE for the Strategic National Stockpile and supporting Made in America manufacturing and job creation.

•Protects U.S. research and intellectual property and cracks down on the theft of intellectual property at federally funded research institutions and universities by China and America’s global competitors Protects critical U.S. minerals whose supply chain is vulnerable to disruption and serve an essential function to the manufacturing of energy, defense, currency, agriculture, health care, electronic products. Will streamline and expedite permitting of these minerals to accelerate American manufacturing.

•Supports U.S. semiconductor incentive grants to construct expand or modernize American made production capability of semiconductors. These grants would focus on producing microelectronics for use by the Department of Defense, intelligence community and other national security applications.

Supports Montana Tribal Communities •Provides $605 million to Indian Health Services to support preventing and stopping the spread of COVID-19 through Indian Health Service, Tribal, and Urban Indian health programs.

•Provides $1 billion for Indian Health Facilities to assist with sanitation, isolation or quarantine space, and other medical equipment needs to keep tribal communities healthy and safe.

•Extends the use for the Coronavirus Relief Fund until the fall of 2021 to ensure our tribal members have the time to get access to the critical resources needs to keep their communities safe.

BIG things are happening at Baker Ace! Just to name a few:

• Pet, farm & agriculture expansion • A fresh new exterior & entrance • Renovated store interior & expansion • A craft section from local crafters • Longer store hours

~Monday - Friday 7:30AM – 7:00PM Saturday 8:00AM – 6:00PM Sunday 10:00AM – 5:00PM • Continued appreciation for our customers

Thank you for your patience with our exciting changes and for shopping local!

July 31, 2020

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.

28ptfn ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Beach Cooperative Grain Company is looking to fill a full-time position in our Baker, MT location. Job requirements are answering phones, helping customers, loading feed, dumping trucks, and general housekeeping.

Job includes group health and dental insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, medical leave and 401(k).

If interested, please call our office in Beach at 701-872-3761.

31-34c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, MT is accepting completed applications for the position of Public Works Director. The applicant must possess the skills and experience necessary to operate heavy equipment used for repairs and maintenance of municipal street, water, sewer, refuse hauling systems as well as assist and direct strenuous labor performed, under at times, adverse weather conditions. Prior supervisory experience is desired and evaluated on a case by case basis. The applicant shall possess a valid Montana Class III water and wastewater operator certificates or be able to obtain aforementioned certificates within a reasonable time following hire. The applicant must possess a valid Montana commercial vehicle endorsement or be able to obtain the endorsement within three months of hire. Employment is also conditioned on negative tests results for drugs and alcohol use.

Pay is negotiable and commensurate with applicable job experience. Application form and a copy of the job description may be obtained at the Baker City Office, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. Telephone 406-778-2692.

Completed form must be returned to that location by Monday ,Aug. 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. The City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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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

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

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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

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: Our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Baker Rural Fire Dept and neighbors for assistance in putting out fires this summer at the Rost Ranch. A special thanks to Tim Bechtold and Kyler Afrank for moving hay bales to safer locations.

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

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

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the City Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For 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 ____________________________ 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 ____________________________ 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 L. “JACK” HADLEY, Deceased Case No. DP 2020-14 Hon. Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 Carolyn A. Hadley, Personal Representative, 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 24th day of July, 2020. s/Carolyn A. Hadley 31-33c 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 RUBY D. BRUCE, Deceased Case No. DP 2020-15 Hon. Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative 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 Troy A. Bruce, Personal Representative, 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 29th day of June, 2020. s/Troy A. Bruce 31-33c 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 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

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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 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 principal 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

FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Are you a nursing professional who would like to supplement your income with flexible hours and support your community?

We are accepting applications for a temporary, part-time Staff Nurse (PRN) for our Public Health department. This temporary position performs activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens including providing a variety of skilled nursing services in public schools, Public Health office, client homes and Fallon County Detention Center.

Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications and a copy of current nursing license (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS- General Contractor/Construction Manager -Ekalaka Elementary District #15 & Carter County High SchoolPO Box458-Ekalaka, MT 59324. Your company is invited to submit a Proposal for General contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) for the construction of a connecting corridor joining Ekalaka Elementary to Carter County High School in Ekalaka, MT. The request for proposal is part of a competitive selection process to engage a GM/CM firm to provide services for the construction of this connecting corridor. Design/Construction Phase services will be at-risk via a guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Owner is budgeting $905,000.00. It is the Owner’s expectation that the GC/CM will be able to deliver services, information and benchmarking costs which will allow the Owner to make timely and informed decisions in a compressed schedule.

Jackson Contracting Group has assisted to date on the budgeting for this project. This will be an open-book, transparent process. The successful

GC/CM will have the ability to self-perform work, but only through a competitive bid process for the work. Any bidding event that includes a bid from the GC/CM for work they will self-perform will require that sealed bids be received at the same time by the Owner from all bidding contractors. Interested parties can contact the Architect to receive a complete Request for Proposal packet. HGFA-Architects, PLLC. 222 North 32nd Street Suite 800. Billings, MT 59101 .Phone: 406-248-7811 .Email: hgfa@hgfa.net Contact: Michael J Burke, AIA .Proposals will be due by 4:00 p.m. August 21, 2020. ______________________________________ If you are reading this ad, you can see that classified advertising works! Reach over 400,000 readers in Montana and beyond to promote your product, service, event and business. To get results, contact this newspaper, or the Montana Newspaper Association at email stacy@mtnewspapers.com or member@mtnewspapers. com. 25 words for the small investment of $149.

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July 31, 2020

Fallon County Times

Surplus drawing licenses and permits Villa handled in new way this year Happenings

By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Hunters interested in purchasing licenses or permits left over from the special license and permit drawing will find a different process this year. The old process was vulnerable to long lag times, confusion, and a perception of inequity for those unable to use the first-come, first-served online option starting at 5 a.m.

New this year, hunters need to sign up for licenses and permits through MyFWP on the FWP website. The resulting Surplus License List will be randomized with hunters at the top of the list contacted via email with instructions to finalize their purchase within a specified time.

To be placed on the Surplus License List, resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the MyFWP portal: https://myfwp. mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/login/login.jsp. This new process requires hunters to 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 cus-

Life Insurance Up-To-Date

By Jim Cusimano, Big Sky Financial Planning Group

Is your Life Insurance up-to-date? Life insurance is like the Swiss Army knife of estate planning: there are so many ways you can use it as you plan to pursue your goals. Whether you simply need to insure yourself or need to protect your estate through sophisticated planning, September is the month to think about life insurance - and all the ways it can potentially help you financially.

Thirty percent of Americans have no life insurance whatsoever.

Right now, fewer Americans own individual life insurance policies than at any time in the last 50 years. If you’re not insured, you’re not alone.

LIFE wants to awaken Americans to the need for life insurance, and its remarkable utility as an estate planning and tax-saving tool. Did you realize that life insurance could be more than merely an inheritance planning tool? It may also be a vital piece of the financial strategy puzzle for empty-nesters who want to retire to a comfortable lifestyle. Own a business? A buy-sell agreement funded with life insurance allows a surviving business owner to buy the company interest of a deceased owner at a previously established price. Key-person

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … how to file an answer with the court if you are served with a lawsuit?

If you don’t file a written answer, the person suing you could get everything they ask for. You could lose your case without any notice to you. The Summons that you get with the court papers will tell you how many days you have to file an answer. It will also say in which court the lawsuit is filed.

To learn more, read our article “How to Answer When You Get Sued (Step-by-step Guide)” on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.

tomers at our internal and external license sale providers.

The timeframes to sign up for the various Surplus lists are as follows: Deer & Elk Permits, Deer B & Elk B License: July 21 – Aug. 7 Antelope, Antelope B, Swan, Crane, Special Mountain Lion: 12 – Aug. 24 Nonresident Hound Handler License: 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.

insurance can aid a business if a core employee passes away. (It is possible for a business to fund a buy-sell agreement and key-person insurance with pre-tax dollars, making these moves truly tax-efficient.)

If you do have life insurance, have you reviewed it lately? Some people purchase a life insurance policy and name a son or daughter as a beneficiary. This thoughtful decision has one little downside. If you own the policy, the death benefit is included in your taxable estate.

You have an alternative here. You don’t have to own your life insurance policy. Your children (or other beneficiaries) can own it. If they do, they will receive a large payout free from federal estate and income taxes when you pass away.

You can make gifts to your kids to acquire the insurance, and your kids can pool their money and buy policies on Mom and Dad. The more kids you have, the less the premium burden. Not only that, some policies can build up cash value (tax-free growth within the policy).

Here’s another way to remove life insurance proceeds from your taxable estate: an irrevocable life insurance trust. You can have the trust own the policy, and you can periodically fund the policy through gifts made to the trust. The trust will get the proceeds from your policy when you die, and those proceeds can be distributed according to your wishes - they can go to your loved ones or charity, they can be used to pay estate taxes.

As you plan to build wealth, consider. There are cash-rich life insurance policies with tax-advantaged savings features that offer you the potential to earn interest based on the gains of an equity index.

These policies can be useful when it comes to business continuation and employee benefits, retirement planning, education planning and estate planning.

Think life insurance isn’t affordable? You might be surprised.

Let’s say you just want term life, just basic life insurance without the capability to accumulate cash value. You’ll pay relatively less for it: it isn’t that expensive compared to other forms of life insurance coverage. Premiums for standard-risk term life insurance got smaller and smaller from the mid-1990s through the late 2000s, and only recently have they started to increase as a consequence of higher capital and reinsurance costs (which are byproducts of tighter credit markets).

Many insurers have raised premiums on term policies by 1-5% within the last couple of years (sometimes more). Some insurance industry analysts think this may prove to be only a temporary increase.

Others think now is the best time to buy term coverage.

It can’t hurt to double-check your life insurance, to be certain you are using it wisely and that your coverage is adequate.

Maddie and Mickey came to Superior Care Villa to spend some quality time with the residents. Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Alice Abrams who is all smiles as she snuggles with Maddie.

Superior Care Villa resident Kathy Householder has been missing her own dog but settled for a visit with Mickey.

Superior Care Villa resident Eileen Meggers loves pet day and is pictured holding Maddie.

Appearing live at the Fallon County Fair August 15!

BAKER CELEBRATE RECOVERY WILL BE WATCHING AT

COMPASS COFFEE

9:30AM - 8:20PM MDT on Thursday 9:30AM - 7:00PM MDT on Friday SOME MEALS PROVIDED

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

For more information text or call 406-852-0900

Part-time Preschool Teacher Wanted:

20 First Ave. SW • Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-5651

The Marmarth Public School #12 is looking for a part-time preschool teacher.

Support the 4-H & FFA Youth of

We would like to offer preschool (2) ½ days a week, starting after Sept 1, 2020 and ending early May 2021. The days and times would be flexible, depending on the teacher’s schedule.

Marmarth School will pay a contracted salary (TBD), mileage, and 100% of the North Dakota Teachers Retirement Fund.

Carter County attend the 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale

If you are interested in this position, please submit a letter of interest, resume and copy of current teaching license to Marmarth Public School, PO Box 70, Marmarth, ND, 58643 by August 13th, 2020.

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Saturday, August 10 Fairgrounds Show Arena at 3 p.m.

The Sale will be offering: 21 Beef, 8 Swine, 9 Sheep, 2 Goats, 7 Poutry, 25 Rabbits, Theme Cakes & 4-H Plaques

3 on 3 Basketball 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

July 31, 2020

Fallon County Times

Glendive 2nd Place Year End - Standing: Gentre Coulter, Hawken Custer, Riley Williams, Jesse Brawley, Carter Gion, Quinn Griffith, Aidan Wyrwas. Kneeling: Rory Lingle, Chance Follmer, Jaren Lingle, Chase Follmer, Keely Heaton. Not Pictured: Cooper O’Connor, Brendon Reetz and Drake Graham.

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Miles City 1st Place - Back Row: Chase Follmer, Cooper O’Connor, Carter Gion, Hawken Custer, Riley Williams Jesse Brawley. Middle Row: Gentry Coulter, Jaren Lingle, Aidan Wyrwas, Chance Follmer, Keely Heaton. Front Row: Rory Lingle & Quinn Griffith. Not Pictured: Brendon Reetz and Drake Graham.

~ Baker Blaze Babe Ruth Baseball season ends ~

The Baker Blaze Babe Ruth Baseball season has come to an end. The Baker Blaze Baseball joined two Babe Ruth League’s this year - winning the League Championship in both Glendive and Miles City.

The Baker Blaze traveled to Glendive on July 17 & 18 for the year end double elimination tournament.

Baker received a first round bye as they were the League Champions. Their first game was on Friday night against Stockman Bank. The Blaze came away with the win by a score of 13-3. That put Baker into Saturday afternoon play against a very good Squad

Sports team. After a tough game Baker was defeated 10-14. That put Baker into loser out play on Sunday afternoon where they faced VFW. Baker Blaze came away with an impressive 10-0 win. With that win they were into the Championship game where they once again faced Squad Sports. Baker came up short in the Championship game with a score of 8-9.

On July 24 - July 26 Baker Blaze were in Miles City for the year end tournament. They played four pool play games and came out with and impressive record of 4-0. Baker vs. Kiwanis (Miles City) - 15-1; Bak-

er vs. Big Sky (Miles City) - 18-3; Baker vs. Rotary (Miles City) - 6-3; Baker vs. Glendive - 4-3.

With an undefeated record in pool play the Baker Blaze were in the Championship game on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. with a 7-inning game scheduled. After three hours of play and two extra innings the Baker Blaze came off the field with an exciting 9-8 victory!

The Baker Blaze Babe Ruth were coached by Bo Lingle, Mike Griffith and Chris Brawley.

Great Season Baker Blaze!!

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