VOLUME 100
ISSUE 1
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
L OOKING B ACK AT 2015 Do You Remember When . . . January 2 -- Baker City Council announced the appointment of Rich Batterman as the new City Attorney. Batterman has served as the County Attorney since 2000 and begins his service for the City of Baker with the onset of the new year. . . The county’s newest and returning set of officials have been sworn in. Most of the offices were retained by incumbents, but some officials were taking the oath for the first time. Those sworn into office included Deb Ranum,Commissioner District 1; Darcy L. Pankratz, County Attorney; Nicole M. Benefiel, Justice of the Peace; Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder/Supt. of Schools; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff/Coroner; and Barbara E. Ketterling, Treasurer/Assessor. Also sworn in were Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Supt. of Schools; Julie Post, Deputy Treasurer/Assessor; and Barbara A. Klang, Deputy Clerk of District Court. . . Construction of the new indoor gun and archery range has been hampered by winter weather. It is expected to be completed by early summer. . . Third winner of the Be A Winner! Shop In Baker! promotion was Brittany Hoversland of Baker. . . Lacy Strohmeyer of Baker won $50,000 in the December 20 Powerball drawing. She purchased the ticket from Reynolds Market. . . The shelves at the Community Cupboard have been restocked and many people received food assistance for the holidays. Before the holiday season the shelves were practically empty, but numerous individuals, groups and organizations responded to the need. January 9 -- Baker Rural Fire Department officially has a new fire chief on duty. Tom Bruha was selected the end of December as the new fire chief and is taking over for Randy Hoenke, who is still on the department roster. Hoenke served as fire chief for 24 years. . . Local landowners are forming a new advocacy group they say will give them a stronger voice concerning their property rights. . . A steady stream of tropical moisture over a cold air mass created a winter system which impacted
Fallon County and most of Montana over Jan. 4 and 5. Poor road conditions and low visibility became a concern for travelers. Wind chills turned bitterly cold as readings went to -30 degrees overnight. . . Montana has a new minimum wage with workers now being paid a minimum of $8.05 per hour compared to $7.90 per hour. . Robert and Wilma Rusley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 10. . . Joan Johnson will celebrate her 70th birthday Jan. 17. January 16 -- They are being called “our miracle Uecker babies”. Aaron Uecker and Rachael Geehan of Columbus had twins born prematurely 21 days apart. Lincoln was born Sept. 24 weighing one pound four ounces, and Eleanor was born Oct. 15 at two pounds and one ounce. The babies have been at a Denver hospital since birth. . . Gas prices keep falling. Oil prices fell another five percent to near six year lows Jan. 12. Baker gas prices average $2.24 per gallon for unleaded. . . The Senate advanced legislation Jan. 12 to approve the Keystone XL pipeline despite President Obama declaring he would veto it. . . Arleen Graham will celebrate her 80th birthday Jan. 21. . . Picture: Karmen Bagley, on behalf of Continental Resources, presented Tiffany Davis and Carla Brown with a check in the amount of $4,000 for the Community Cupboard. . . Speech and Drama team will be at the divisional meet in Plentywood Jan. 23-24. . . Twenty two teams and 58 hunters competed in the annual coyote calling contest held Jan. 9-10. A total of 28 coyotes were brought in at the conclusion of the one day contest. First place team was Rusty Knuths, Doug Stickney and Guy Stickney - bringing in four coyotes. Second place team was Charles Moore and Arnie Beardsley with three coyotes. Third place team was Will Ecord, Joe Teini and Levi Swyres with three coyotes; and fourth place team was Andy Cathey, Joe Brown and Zane Williams also with three coyotes. January 23 -- Fallon County has seen an increase in flu activity over the past few weeks.
Both Influenza A and B have been reported. The dominant strain reported is Influenza A/H3N2. . . Braylea Wyrick, a BHS senior, has been instructing and sharing her love of skating with youth in the Fallon County Recreation Department’s Learn to Skate program for five years. The Rec Dept. offers lessons to children kindergarten through sixth grade for four weeks in January on Fridays. . . Arnold Pinnow will celebrate his 75th birthday Jan. 31. . . Picture: Kaydee Dyke, age four, and her mother, Jalynn, enjoyed a great snow day Jan. 15. They started out with a giant snowman and soon included a whitetail buck and playful pup. . . New officers for the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture include Trish Barth as president; Kyle Medearis, vice president; Lori Kesinger, secretary; and Karol Zachmann, treasurer. Board members include Jade Boggs, Emily Medearis, Tammy O’Donnell, Merri Beck and Dean Wang. . . The construction of a new cold storage building at the Fallon County Fairgrounds has been completed. Electrical work will be finished when weather permits. January 30 -- Members of the Baker High School speech, drama and debate team earned a spot at the state tournament for Class B and C schools in Ennis Jan. 30 and 31. Members of the team going to state are Jase Rost, Dustan Davis, Wyatt Perry, Moriah Kesinger, Savannah Davis, Taiken Goerndt, Jaden Miller, Tannon Dukart, Isaac Rost, Emalee Thurlow, Taylyn Dukart, Megan Greiff, Brianna Ram-
bur, MaKenzy Shipstead, and Bo Rost. . . City of Baker is considering the creation of an Urban Renewal District without increasing property taxes. . . . About 40 people participated in the March for Life Jan. 22. . . Fallon County’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 1.7 percent in December. November’s rate was 1.4 percent. . . Baker Spartan wrestlers are off to their divisional tourney Feb. 7 in Shepherd. . . Crews began emergency work on the tributary through the City of Baker to alleviate flooding issues on Main and Monroe Streets, Jan. 27. The channel will be cleaned and widened so water will drain properly. . Temperatures reached into the 60s Jan. 27 and many creeks were running high. February 6 -- Mona Madler, SMART director, is pictured accepting a check from Bud Anderson, TransCanada Corporation, Keystone Projects representative. The company donated $6,500 to support the Baker Lake Tributary Project. . . . Baker High School first place winners at the Class B State Speech and Drama were Olivia Mahon and Brianna Rambur in serious duo, and Jaden Miller in original oratory. . . The 100th day of school was celebrated at Lincoln Elementary in Baker Jan. 30. . . Recent warm temperatures may have caused ice weakness on areas of Baker Lake. Outdoor enthusiasts should take precautions before venturing out on the ice. . . The winner of the 2014 iPad drawing held in the mammography LOOKING BACK, PAGE 5
2015 District 3B All-Conference and All-State football players Spartans chosen for the District 3B All-Conference Football Team were: First Team Offense: Quarterback - Luke Gonsioroski, lineman - Shawn Hirst, center - Matt Packer, runningback - Joe Fisher, receiver - Austin Braun. First Team Defense: Lineman tackle - Ben Fujimori, linebacker - Matt Packer, defensive back - Luke Gonsioroski Second Team Defense: Defensive end - Josh Stutts, linebacker - Andrew Craft, defensive back - Jordan Baxter, punter - Joe Fisher. District 3B players selected to the All-State Team were Joe Fisher, Ben Fujimori, Luke Gonsioroski, and Matt Packer along with Dean HeavyRunner of Huntley, Jake Sessions of Colstrip, and Luke Weber of Forsyth.
Back Row: (l-r) Luke Gonsioroski, Josh Stutts, Matt Packer, Shawn Hirst and Ben Fujimori. Front: Andrew Craft, Jordan Baxter, Austin Braun and Joe Fisher.
2015 District 3B All-Conference volleyball players Melissa Breitbach of Baker was selected to the 2015 3B All-Conference volleyball first team along with Hailey Poole, Emma Dudley and Malesha Seigel, all of Colstrip; Kaylee Zard, Kelsey Seleg and Samantha Hagadone, all of Forsyth. Second team: Madison Reddick of Baker; Constance Rollins, Amaya LaFranier and Kaylee Kerzmann, all of Colstrip; Mykaila Jensen and Laura Hein, both of Forsyth; and Shiloh McCormick of St. Labre.
Left - right: Melissa Breitbach and Madison Reddick
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, January 6, 2006 -Postal rates will increase starting Jan. 8 with stamps for one ounce, first-class letters going to 39 cents. This is the first increase in postage rates since 2002. . . Karol Zachmann, coordinator for Friends of FMC Foundation, was pleased to accept a $6,431 check on behalf of Fallon Medical Complex from Jennefer Pratt, who represented the oil and gas-affiliated businesses that donated towards the 2005 Cedar Creek Anticline Day event held this past summer. . . High temperature Dec. 27 was 48 degrees. . . . Picture: The Moore family recently purchased an electric fireplace for the sun room at Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care in memory of Aggie Moore. Aggie was a resident at FMC. . . Mike Griffith, past president of the Baker Lions Club, presented Merri Beck with a beautiful quilt she won from their raffle drawing Dec. 22. . . Merriel Coldwell was honored for 15 years of writing the 101 News. . . . Baker Recreation Complex will hold an open house Jan. 8 for people to check out the new fitness and cardiovascular machines. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, January 5, 1996 -Burdick Trucking of Ekalaka successfully defended its tournament title by defeating the Rainbow Bar from Wibaux in the Knights of Columbus Basketball Tournament. Members of the Burdick team were Rob Matheson, Jeff Bertelsen, Ty O’Connor, Chad Shepherd, Ryan Tooke, Calvin Dean, Quentin Burdick, and Dave Larson. . . Emmett LaBree of Plevna was named the Montana Hereford Commercial Man of the Year at the Montana Hereford Convention held recently. . . . Sandy Kinsey, Director of the Fallon County Health Dept., has been appointed by Gov. Marc Racicot to represent Montana’s 17 eastern counties on a Task Force to improve public health. . . Baker Postmaster Mike Mangen has been promoted to Postal Systems Coordinator with the main post office in Billings. . . Katy Sparks is the 4-H Feature of the Month. . . A retirement party is being held Jan. 6 at the Fallon County Exhibit Hall for Clarence Schell. Clarence is
retiring from Reynolds. . . Daniel J. Bublitz of Willard joined the Montana National Guard Dec. 5. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 2, 1986Dorie Wiseman and Alice Heiser, members of the Hospital Helpers Auxiliary, present their recent purchase of an intermittent suction machine, infant and child resuscitators and infant and child blood pressure cuffs to the Fallon Memorial Hospital. . . Services will be held Jan. 2 in Rapid City for Margaret Lathrop Rasmussen who passed away Dec. 30. Margaret owned and operated the Fallon County Times for many years. . . . Bernice Everson passed away Dec. 27 at the age of 75. . . . Fertile Prairie School held their annual Christmas program Friday. The five students in the school include Tara Braun, James, Jr., John and Jolene Reetz, and Paul Sonsalla. Their teacher is Mrs. Donna Abrams. . . Walls insulated brown duck work jackets are on sale at Russell’s Clothing for $29.95. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 1, 1976Faye Koenig and Diana Gill are pictured with the new bicentennial license plates that go on sale Friday morning. This year the truck plates will have a T after the 39. The plates will be for three years but you will be on a staggered schedule with stickers issued each consecutive year for the corner of the plate. . . Baker area has been experiencing unseasonably warm and springlike weather. The temperatures have been in the high 30s and 40s for the past week with occasional rain showers. . . The first annual Winter Formal, sponsored by the Student Council, FHA and senior class, was held Tuesday evening. Pictured are Steve Baldwin and Kathy Crippen, senior candidates in the royal party, who were crowned king and queen. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 6, 1966A special election will be held Jan. 17 for approval of the final specifications for the new sewer lagoon. . . Butch Hede and Harlan Renner were seriously injured in a head-on collision near Bowman. . . A 1948
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Studebaker truck was the latest victim of the Baker Lake and is presently frozen in its resting place for the winter. . . General contractor Ed Susa for the Baker Nursing Home was given a deadline for the project of Feb. 15. . . Tom McLaughlin recently leased the American Legion Club from Mary Gregerson. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 5, 1956Baker firemen were called to the Eddie Nelson home last Wednesday afternoon to put out a grease fire caused by grease used to cook doughnuts. Of course, the first fireman to arrive on the scene was Eddie Nelson. . . A 49 year old Ismay man was shot and seriously wounded last Thursday. The man, Samuel Shumaker, was wounded in the chest by a .22 caliber pistol and the shooting is still under investigation by the authorities. . . 1956 ASC committee was chosen and are R.W. Irvine, chairman; vice chairman Harold Jensen; first alternate Elmer Wang; and second alternate E.P. Herbst. . . Coleman Krokker, Scoutmaster of Troop 29, announced the troop would assist Danny Kohler and his teenage group in the sale of peanuts in the Teens Against Polio Drive. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 3, 1946All equipment and merchandise of the Terry Meat Market was purchased by T.R. Patton, Baker, who will take possession immediately. The transaction also includes the slaughter house and equipment west of town. . . Pfc. Patrick Honstain arrived Tuesday after being stationed in Germany for quite some time. . . Fred Korneychuck began work Wednesday as manager of the OsbornMcMillan elevator in place of Carl Wenz who resigned and plans to return to farming. . . Robert Dobeck, Plevna, has
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Editorial Dear readers, New Year greetings! As we journey into the New Year 2016, many face personal hardships and trials. Collectively, we as Americans enter into a world of political unrest not only on a global front, but in our own nation’s capital as well. While OPEC oil decisions affect the world, they will also have a great impact on our own livelihoods and as we experience drastic weather changes we begin to see the effects on our climate, our environment and lives. In times of such uncertainty, one constant remains unwa-
vering and is a beacon of hope. Two thousand years ago during such times of great unrest, three wise men set out upon a journey in search of answers and this hope. We might be wise to seek the same answer. We will not embark on this journey by mounting a camel, yet we would find hope if we navigated by following the same Christmas star. May this new year shine brightly as the brilliance of the Christ Child guides each of our paths into a peace-filled 2016. From all of us at the Fallon County Times - have a happy New Year!
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 2, 1936The New York Harlemites defeated the local All Stars in one of the best basketball games ever witnessed here New Year’s Day. . . The weather reached a low of -4 during the week. . . Showing at the Lake Theatre this week is Shirley Temple in “The Littlest Rebel” and Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey in “The Rainmakers”. . . In a pre-inventory sale at Sawyers, potatoes are selling 25 pounds for By Sherry Vogel Stand your tree up in your 39 cents; walnut meats, amber New Year has arrived and as yard. You can construct a halves, 39 cents a pound; let- festivities wind down many of quick and easy tree stand by the 25-30 million fresh cut nailing two boards to the end tuce, 4 heads for 25 cents. Christmas trees that decorated of the stump in an X formation 90 YEARS AGO the homes of Americans or dig a hole deep enough to Thursday, January 7, 1926- across the country will be give the trunk stability. Tip: The resignation of E.G. Hein- “given the boot”. Good news Decorate the tree with edible rich, who has served as mayor is they are biodegradable and snacks that birds enjoy feeding of Baker for several years, was recyclable! Once the decora- on, like peanut butter covered received and accepted at the tions are taken off, do more pine cones or corn cobs, garcouncil meeting Tuesday than haul it to the city limb lands of popcorn and raisins or pile for disposal. Instead, try cranberries. night. Mr. Heinrich will be one of these creative ways to • Make mulch. Save money gone from Baker several recycle your Christmas tree. by making your own mulch. months and thought it best to • Insulate your perennials. Rent a wood chipper and resign at this time. Emil Remove the boughs from the mulch your own tree. Better Ravey, as president of the tree trunk and lay them across yet, split the rental fee with board of aldermen, automati- a bed of perennial plants. Tip: your neighbors and mulch cally becomes mayor and his The branches will protect the your trees together. Tip: place as alderman will be hibernating plants from ex- Mulch contributes to the qualfilled by appointment at the treme weather conditions like ity of the soil and reduces weeds. It can be composted or next meeting. . . A rain which snow and frost. • Shelter and feed wildlife. used as a ground cover. froze on roads and sidewalks made walking and driving Daily Specials • Jan. 1 - 7 most dangerous New Year’s Friday - CLOSED. Happy New Year! Day. The rain changed to snow Saturday - All You Can Eat Soup & Salad late in the evening and made Tuesday - Chicken Bacon Wrap Baker once again safe for huCreamy Mushroom Soup manity Wednesday - Marinated Steak Salad
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Stanley N. Smith
Stanley N. Smith MD, age 76, passed away at his home Dec. 12, 2015. Stan was born in Reno, Nev. to Stanley J. and Catherine Smith March 19, 1939. Stan graduated from Reno High School after which he pursued his medical training. He graduated from the University of Nevada in 1961 with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. In 1965 he graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School with his MD degree. His general practice residency was completed in 1966 from the San Bernardino County Hospital, which consisted of a one year rotation through general surgery and a one year through internal medicine. Immediately after completion of his residence, Uncle Sam drafted him to serve as a physician during the Vietnam War. He served as the general medical officer, Major at the United States Air Force Base, Tachikawa, Japan 1968 to 1971. His duties included being the chief medical officer for a hospital that provided care to outlying dispensaries and caring for the wounded soldiers passing through the casualty units in Yokota, Japan, which handled approximately 500 injured troops a day. Stan said that after caring for so many wounded young Americans, he changed from a hawk to a dove. Although he became a dove, he never forgot those who served and throughout his life he supported our wounded warriors. Following an honorable discharge in June 1971, he moved to Deer Lodge, Mont., where he was a general practitioner at Powell County Memorial Hospital. Here, in partnership with other physicians, he provided medical care to the citizens of the Deer Lodge and Drummond areas, including medical services to the staff and inmates of the Montana State Prison. In 1985 Stan’s partnership with Barb Simonsen began. They shared the love of medicine, family, bird hunting, fishing and travel. In Stan’s own words, “Barb was the best thing that ever happened to him” and “third time was a charm”. In July 1985, he and Barbara moved to Alaska where he practiced family medicine at Primary Care Associates, a large clinic in Anchorage. Stan hunted and fished in virtually every part of Alaska with his buddies and
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Barbara, who he married in 1997. Stan and Barbara then moved to Ismay, Mont., next to Barbara’s brother and his family. They built a new home with all the amenities they wanted in their retirement. Unable to just retire, Stan started a new career as a firefighter and training officer for the Ismay Rural Fire District. Stan’s sons remember their father with the following: “Pop has watched his final sunset. He was a doctor, outdoorsman, husband, father and grandfather who dedicated his life to serving his community through his practice and love of medicine. He rejuvenated himself by exploring the great outdoors throughout the world - from Everest to the Galapagos to the Alaskan tundra. In all his endeavors, he made one on one connections his passion. There are few places in this world where he didn’t touch a life or make a friend. He will live on in the memories of all those he touched or called friend. On the night of learning that her grandfather had passed, one of his granddaughters recalled a recent quote he imparted to her, “All good things must come to an end”. Little did we know that one of the good things would come to an end so soon. Rest in peace Pop.” Besides many close friends, he is survived by his wife, Barbara Simonsen; two sons and their lovely wives, Stanley Rex and Margie of Kalispell, and Greg and Allison of Seattle, Wash.; eight grandchildren; one brother, Stephen Smith; and a sister, Phyllis Keenan. No services are planned at his request. Donation memorials can be made to the Ismay Rural Fire District, Ismay, MT or to the Wounded Warrior Project at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.
Richard Griffith
Joyce Hurlbert
A memorial service for Richard Griffith, 57, of Baker was held Dec. 31, 2015, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastor Neva Rathbun officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Richard was born July 9, 1958, the ninth child of Mildred (Duffield) and Allen Griffith. He was raised just outside of Baker and graduated from Baker High School in 1976. He went to work for Delbert Schweigert out of high school. He started Griffith Steel in 1979, which he ran until the time of his death. Richard was proud of the jobs he provided over the years and especially enjoyed teaching young people the construction trade. He had a work ethic that was unrivaled and he usually worked seven days a week. His rare days off were spent watching Vikings football, vacationing with his family or attending auction sales. He was married to Saundra Knipp in April of 1977, they would later divorce. Four children were born of this marriage Janet, Jeanna, Todd and Michele. He dearly loved his children and devoted his life to their joy and happiness. Richard owned a cabin in Nye, it was his place to relax and he loved nothing more than sitting at the table and enjoying the mountain views while his grandchildren played. Richard bought a whole fleet of UTVs this summer and had so much fun exploring the roads around his cabin. He adored his seven grandchildren and was a doting grandpa, babysitting
Joyce Barbara (Bruce) Hurlbert, 80, of Helena passed away Dec. 7, 2015. Joyce was the first of three children born to the late Maynard and Martha Bruce, Sept. 14, 1935, in Baker and was married to the late Clifford Hurlbert. She resided in Baker until her husband’s death in 2011 when she moved to Helena to be close to her two sons whom she leaves behind - Dale and Nena (Perkins) and Karl and Kimberlee (Davis); two grandsons, Karl and Geoffrey, and two granddaughters, Erika and Kiley. She also leaves behind her brother, Gary, of Baker. She made a career doing what she loved, whether it was at the Baker Hotel, the Loft, Talk of the Town, or Tavern, if you had eaten in any of these
whenever needed, attending their activities, and completely spoiling them with toys. Richard loved his Baker community and would help wherever he could. He was involved with Habitat for Humanity and Relay for Life. He had a very generous heart and was always ready to lend a hand or equipment. Richard spent his final days doing what he loved - spending time with his family. We will all miss him dearly. Richard passed away Dec.21, 2015 from a heart attack at the age of 57 in Fort Worth, Texas. Richard is survived by his children: Janet (Josh) Green, Todd (Lisa) Griffith, both of Baker, Jeanna (Cory) Manseau of Dillon and Michele (Marcus) Shields of Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren: Cristofer and Crystyl Green, Selah and Sydney Manseau, Samantha and Henry Griffith, and Maleah Shields. He is also survived by his brothers: Kenny, Duane, Frances and Butch; sisters: Nancy, Linda and Joan and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Barb Deering and Pinky Wolf; sister-inlaw Kathy Griffith; and brothers-in-law Duffy Hafer and Chuck Deering. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society of Fallon County Relay for Life. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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Adult Financial Class Coming to Baker Medicine Rocks Wesleyan Church will be bringing Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University to Baker. On average, families save $2,300 and pay off $5,700 in debt in the first 90 days. Wes Mulder, of Medicine Rocks Church, will be facilitating the class. There will be a charge of $85.00 for each membership to those registering for the class, payable to the Medicine Rocks Church. This class will take place on 5 Saturdays in January and February. Class dates are January 9,16,23,30, and February 6. All classes will be held at Thee Garage & Steakhouse located at 19 W. Montana Ave. in Baker. There are currently only 28 spaces still available for the class so early sign-up is encouraged. One membership is all that is needed per family and both husband and wife are highly encouraged to attend together. If you have already TAKEN these classes and would like a refresher, there will be no charge for the class as long as you still have your course materials. If you have any questions, please contact Wes or Caradee Mulder at 406.975.2272 or 406.975.5555. To reserve your spot for this class, please call Kelly at 406.941.2381.
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places in the last 30 plus years, there is a good chance you had one of her meals. Throughout her life she enjoyed living on the farm, she loved tending a garden, and caring for the animals. She especially enjoyed raising chickens and selling eggs. After retiring in 2011, she lived a quiet life in Helena. She enjoyed spending time with her family, caring for her plants (some of which were started by her mother), reading magazines, watching old western movies and rodeos. Early this year she made the trip to Hawaii with Dale and his family which she thoroughly enjoyed and talked about often. In the spring of 2016, a burial and graveside service will be held in Helena.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
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By Sherry Vogel Unprecedented weather conditions were experienced this past week as no major blizzards hit the US. Most major hub airports were devoid of snow as was Chicago O’Hare, a notorious trouble spot for winter-weather travelers. At Christmas mid-week, Chicago experienced inconceivable temperatures in the 60s. Baker has enjoyed unbelievable but widely welcome warmer temperatures as well this Christmas season. Although the warmth is appreciated many delighted in having a white Christmas. The Grinch with his “heart that is two sizes too small” could be blamed for trying to stop Christmas from coming by stealing our snow, but in actuality there are some interesting weather phenomenon that are causing different than normal temperatures and weather conditions. We are feeling the effects of the strongest El Nino since 1997-1998 as it unfolds in the eastern Pacific Ocean. An El Nino is a complex weather pattern caused by abnormal warming of waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean around the equator. An El Nino occurs when trade winds in the equatorial Pacific slow down or even reverse direction, allowing warmer water to pool-up on the eastern side of the ocean where it doesn’t belong. El Nino interestingly enough means The Lit-
Submitted by Jay Gregory Ten people played pinochle Dec. 27 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There was one table of four players and two tables of three players. Winners were Marj Peterson - won twice, Jerry Neary and Judy Fradenburgh. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Jan. 3, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
tle Boy or Christmas Child in Spanish. In the 1600s, fishermen originally noticed the appearance of unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America. The name was chosen based on the time of year (around December) during which these warm water events tended to occur. This occurrence has wide reaching effects. On the global front it affects rainfall, ocean productivity atmospheric gases and winds across continents. An example is California is expecting more rain while Australia is expecting less. On a local level, it influences water supplies and food sources. The National Weather Service has forecasted that impacts of this winter will resemble those in 1997 when California and the South endured floods, mudslides and tornados. While people in the upper Midwest saved two billion to seven billion dollars in heating costs throughout their unusually warm winters. The El Nino is expected to prevail through winter into spring 2016, when gradual weakening is likely to begin. It will be interesting to watch new weather patterns as they unfold. Many weathermen won’t touch the subject of expected snowfall with a 12’ shovel due to wildly contrasting outcomes of polar jet streams.
PTA meeting Parent-Teachers Association monthly meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 4, 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Library basement.
H ap py B ir th da y January 1 Cassidy Ketterling, Chad Follmer, Rushton Curry January 2 Ashlyn Lutts, Jon Griffith, Samantha Griffith, Kaileigh Morris, Wiley Thielen, Anita Graham January 3 Donovan Knote, Freida Straub January 4 Anthony James Fradenburgh, Sarah Mettler, Grant Bertsch January 5 Jim Johnson, Jolene Setinc, Tesla Erickson January 6 Karrol Williams January 7 Kimberlee Brookes, Quinn Griffith, Ryan Varner, Drew Thilmony, Josh Celander
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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • December 21 - December 27, 2015 - 35 Calls for service: 2 non-injury crashes; 6 informations; 3 animal complaints; 8 traffic stops; 3 citizen assists; 1 family disturbance; 1 noise complaint; 4 unlocks; 1 DUI arrest; 3 agency assists; 2 reports of trespass to property; 1 vehicle seizure/drug investigation Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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Max Robert Moore turned two years old Dec. 22. He had a construction party with his sister Locklyn. He loves trucks, cars and anything that drives and is really good at tormenting his sisters. His parents are Neil and Ashlee Moore. Grandparents are Lee and Linda Moore and Pat and Tammy O’Donnell; great-grandparents are Gordon and Sharon Rustad, all of Baker.
Locklyn Grace Moore turned four years old Dec. 28. She celebrated with her friends with a bowling birthday party. She loves taking long baths, playing babies, Barbies, and princesses with her sister. Her parents are Neil and Ashlee Moore. Grandparents are Lee and Linda Moore and Pat and Tammy O’Donnell; great-grandparents are Gordon and Sharon Rustad, all of Baker.
FSA election results The ballots for the 2015 FSA County Committee election were tallied Dec. 10. This year’s nominee for election was Clifford J. Householder. Clifford received the COC member slot for Community C, Local Administrative Area #3 as he received the most votes. The position of first alternate is Randall Tunby. All positions are held for a three year term. Alternates serve on the committee in the event the regular COC member in their LAA is unable to meet their obligation to serve. Farmer committees are in charge of the local administration of national farm programs under guidance of the State FSA committee and applicable federal laws and regulations. Fallon County is divided into three Communities/Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) - Community A (LAA #1), Community B (LAA #2), and Community C (LAA #3). A representative of each area serves on the County Committee in hopes to best repre-
sent and provide input for the producers in Fallon County. The term of a committee person is three years. The maximum number of terms a person can serve without a break is three - three year terms. Each year the COC election is held for a different Community. It is hopeful that each election year we are able to add one Committee member and two alternates to our County Committee organization. The farmer receiving the largest number of votes is elected to the county committee for a three year term; persons receiving the second largest and third larger number of votes are elected to a three year term as first and second alternates to County Committee. The representation for the 2015 Fallon County FSA Committee will be as follows: Community A (LAA #1) northeast area - Cynthia Stark; Community B (LAA #2) southeast area - Maralee Burdick; and Community C (LAA #3) west area - Clifford Householder.
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun! This we know, because spending 2015 with all of you has been so much fun for us! We wouldn’t be celebrating another successful year here without great customers like you, and we really appreciate your loyal support. We hope your New Year’s celebrations are festive and fun, and that 2016 holds nothing but good times for you. Now, let’s celebrate!
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Kynlie Faith Moore turned six years old Oct. 9. She had a birthday party in conjunction with the Colorpalooza, followed by a mermaid party at the park. She loves kindergarten, arts and crafts, and playing babies. Her parents are Neil and Ashlee Moore. Grandparents are Lee and Linda Moore and Pat and Tammy O’Donnell; great-grandparents are Gordon and Sharon Rustad, all of Baker.
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• Michael Steven Cabe, Baker, endangering welfare of a child, 1st violation, dismissed by Prosecution per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 11/1/15. • Michael Steven Cabe, Baker, destruction/tampering of communication device to obstruct/prevent/interfere criminal offense report, $1085 with $300 suspended on conditions for two years (12/21/17), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for two years, to run consecutive with charges 1 and 2, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and be responsible for all associated costs of: Chemical Dependency Assessment, SCRAMx alcohol monitoring bracelet for a period of three months, WiseChoice LifeSkills Course(s): Domestic Violence and Parenting, 40 hour minimum Anger Management Counseling, Supervised Misdemeanor Probation, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception to pick up food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 11/1/15. • Michael Steven Cabe, Baker, destruction/tampering of communication device to obstruct/prevent/interfere, criminal offense report, $785 with $350 suspended on conditions for two years (12/21/17), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for two years, to run consecutive with charges 1 and 3, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and be responsible for all associated costs of: Chemical Dependency Assessment, SCRAMx alcohol monitoring bracelet for a period of three months, WiseChoice LifeSkills Course(s): Domestic Violence and Parenting, 40 hour minimum Anger Management Counseling, Supervised Misdemeanor Probation, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception to pick up food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 11/1/15. • Michael Steven Cabe, Baker, partner or family member assault, causing bodily injury to partner or family member, $1085 with $500 suspended on conditions for two years (12/21/17), jail of 365 days with 364 days suspended on conditions for two years, credit for one day served prior to sentencing, to run consecutive with charges 2 and 3, attend and complete a minimum of 40 hours of counseling with an assessment focusing on violence and controlling behavior, dangerousness and chemical dependency and comply with all recommendations of the counselor, report by 1/2/16 complete by 6/15/16, Misdemeanor Probation for a period of one year, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and be responsible for all associated costs of: Chemical Dependency Assessment, SCRAMx alcohol monitoring bracelet for a period of three months, WiseChoice LifeSkills Course(s): Domestic Violence and Parenting, 40 hour minimum Anger Management Counseling, Supervised Misdemeanor Probation, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception to pick up food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 11/1/15.
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department at Fallon Medical Complex was Randi Wenz of Baker. . . High temperature Jan. 30 was 45 degrees. . . Seniors on the Spartan boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and managers to be honored at Parents’ Night are Seth Barkley, Brady Varner, Clint Lesh, Dallas Arnell, Stephanie Heaps, Jerilyn Wiseman, Kelly Brookes, Kylie Hadley, Karlee Murnion, Solenn Jacobsen and Lauren Wang. February 13 -- Baker Spartans who earned a berth at the State Wrestling Tournament are Keegan Kary, Dalton Herbst, and Andrew Craft. . . Baker High School graduate Tracie Wheeler Ide was chosen as self-defense “Instructor of the Year”. Tracie became a student of Krav Maga and eventually opened her own studio four year ago in Boise, Idaho. She was honored with the 2014 Krav Maga alliance Instructor of the Year award for her outstanding dedication and teaching ability. . . WBI Energy, Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary of operations as a business unit of MDU resources Group, Inc., Feb. 13. Through its long history of natural gas pipeline operations, the company now operates over 3800 miles of regulated pipeline weaving through four states. . . Girls and boys Spartan basketball teams will be at the District 3B tourney Feb. 18-21 in Colstrip. . . National Boy Scout Week was Feb. 8-14 and local Boy Scouts are featured in this issue of the Times. February 20 -- Problems at South Sandstone Reservoir are being addressed with an ambitious restoration project. The restoration is a collaboration effort between Fallon County and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. . . A major upgrade to the county’s 911 system is fully functional and online. A new tower outside the center is much more structurally sound and capable of holding all the equipment the 911 center needs. The upgraded center has seven dispatchers. At any given time, two to three dispatchers are working 12 hour shifts at the center. Dispatchers also have new computers and software for the emergency system. . . There was a sizable crowd on hand for the 51st annual
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 Americanism program held Feb. 11. The Knights of Columbus hosted the program for the first time in its history. After 50 years, Sandstone Lodge #84 Masons and the Charity Chapter #60 Eastern Star decided to withdraw from the responsibility. . . Xi Alpha Nu donated $1,000 to Fallon County Public Health to be used to help ease the financial burden on patients who could use the help. . . Beginning Feb. 23 Fallon Medical Complex will begin implementing a new software program. February 27 -- After 37 years of dedicated service to the town of Plevna, Vivian Panasuk has retired. Panasuk joined the town as clerk in 1977. . . Feb. 24, President Obama vetoed legislation that would have authorized the Keystone XL pipeline, the same day congressional leaders sent the bill to the White House. . . Area volunteers are saluted in this issue of the Fallon County Times. . . Fallon County as one of 41 counties out of 56 statewide increasing video gambling revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2015. Fallon County VGM revenue increased 2.1 percent from $58,272 in second quarter 2014 to $59,480 in second quarter 2015. . . Boys and girls Spartan basketball teams both lost out in two games at the district tournament held in Colstrip Feb. 18-21. . . In recent weeks the Farmers Union Oil Company has updated its propane bulk plant and installed a 30,000 gallon propane tank. This is a huge upgrade from the original 12,000 gallon propane tank that has been there for many years. . . Baker Senior Citizens elect officers Feb. 11 at their monthly meeting. Pat Hanley was elected president, Marj Peterson vice president, Teddy Stoddard treasurer, Lolita Cameron secretary, and Betty Mueller membership chairman. There are currently 50 members and the membership goal for 2015 is 100 members. March 6 -- Daylight Saving Time goes into effect Mar. 8. . Baker Rural Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Roxie Lane Mar. 3. Two engines, two water truck tenders, and 19 firefighters arrived on scene to combat the fire under frigid weather conditions. The house was completely destroyed, but no one was injured. . . Baker and
Plevna students are going to the Academic Olympics in Miles City March 10-11. . . The Montana American Legion launched a program 62 years ago to remind motorists of the state’s driving fatalities and to caution them to drive with care and sobriety. The white crosses alongside Montana roads and highways are the warnings for motorists to be careful. . . American Legion in Baker is celebrating its 96th birthday Mar. 8 with a chili feed and baked potato bar. . . The City of Baker, Fallon County, and SMART have partnered with the Montana Department of Transportation for local enhancement projects through their Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP). The CTEP project in Baker will complete the Millennium Walking Path around Baker Lake. The finalization of the path will include curb, gutter and sidewalk. In Plevna, projects will include period lighting and fencing at Plevna Park, as well as a flashing beacon sign at the Plevna School crossing on Main Street. March 13 -- Baker students took to the stage Feb. 28 to perform in the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Pied Piper”. . . City of Baker will roll out a new garbage truck this month. With a new truck to serve neighborhoods, city leaders are urging residents to comply with rules to alleviate repairs and extend the life of the truck. . . Nic Eisele was named the new Fallon County Undersheriff by newlyelected Sheriff Trent Harbaugh and began his service Feb. 10. . . Fallon County winners of the Ag in Montana Schools contest were Billie Jo Miller and Kayl Hadley grade 2; Tylee Rieger and Noah Arnold - grade 3; Allanna Rabbitt and Harlee Graham - grade 4; Shianne Beach and Layla Koon - grade 5. Their posters have been sent onto the state for overall winners to be chosen. . . Girl Scouts are featured this week for Girl Scout Week, Mar 814. . . Knights of Columbus local Free Throw Contest winners are Heidi LaBree, Ekalaka; Kenzie Tooke, Ekalaka; Anika Ploeger,
Baker; Halle Burdick, Baker; Elany Hardin, Ekalaka; Claire Callahan, Ekalaka; Nicholas Buerkle, Plevna; Aiden Wyrwas, Baker; Turner Tooke, Ekalaka; Ashton Afrank, Baker; Teight Madler, Baker; Terrell Koenig, Baker. These winners went on to Miles City for the District Contest and winners there were Heidi LaBree, Kenzie Tooke, Halle Burdick, Claire Callahan and Teight Madler. . . High temperature Mar. 10 was 61 degrees. March 20 -- Fallon Medical Complex welcomes a new provider, Leanne Garcia, PAC. She is originally from a small town in Minnesota and has a 26 year old daughter and a nine year old son. . . 2015 Baker High School prom candidates are Lauren Wang, Jerilyn Wiseman, Savannah Hickey, Chelsi Law, Karlee Murnion, Jase Rost, Wyatt Perry, Tristan Stark, McKenzie Buck, and Brady Rehm. The prom will be held Mar. 21. . . Baker High School junior Spencer Losing returned home in January after spending four months as a United States Senate Page in Washington, D.C. Losing is the son of Jerry Losing and Jill Whiteman. He was one of two students from Montana appointed by Senator Jon Tester to join 30 other pages from around the nation to serve during the fall legislative session. . . Drury Phebus will celebrate his 92nd birthday Mar. 20. . . Jerriann Hanel retired the end of December after 28 years as the Baker school nurse. She was surprised at her retirement with an eight member marching kazoo band. March 27 -- At the March 18 City Council meeting, Randy Hoenke was recognized as the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Mayor Clayton Hornung presented the award to Hoenke. . . Fallon County Times will switch April 3 to a new website that is secured by a pay wall. Every piece of content from the print edition will be featured on the website. The prices for digital subscriptions have different price points, which vary by its length. . . March 16 Baker High School Science Department students Jacob Weimer, Shaylyn Huelle, Lauren Wang
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Dahlman turned 100 years old April 6. Bob was born in 1915, the year Woodrow Wilson was president. He was delivered by a veterinarian near Angela. Bob and his wife Irene ran the Dahlman Motel, and D & A Chevrolet. . . Ken Schell, manager of the Baker Reynolds store, has stepped up to be regional manager for the Reynolds Market stores and his son, Chris Schell, is now manager of the Baker store. Clarence Schell, Ken’s father, was manager of Reynolds when Ken took over, so three generations have been at the helm of the Baker store. . . The annual Gamma Beta Sorority Easter Egg Hunt was held Apr. 4. Many children took part in the hunt on a nice sunny day. . Fallon County Recreation Department’s 13th annual Baker Jam was held Mar. 2829 with four courts of basketball action going on at McGonigal and Longfellow Gymnasiums. The eight divisions welcomed a total of 44 teams to Baker. . . New members inducted into the National Honor Society Mar 31 at Baker High School were Anna Espeland, Stephanie Heaps, Keegan Kary, Taylor Miller, Jase Rost, Ashlee Stevens, and Emalee Thurlow. April 17 -- As of November 2014, a new city ordinance has been adopted by the city that will enforce the public nuisance ordinance. The Baker Police Department will contact residents with respect to junk vehicles, accumulation of personal possessions, condition or decaying appearance of houses and buildings, and simply junk. Fines will range from $150 to $500 and/or jail time. . . . The fire ban put into place 3-30-2015 has been rescinded due to improved fire conditions. . . District Music Festival for Baker High School students will be held Apr. 17-18 in Glendive. . . The Study Commission started its first round of public meetings Apr. 13. The informational meeting provided residents with an opportunity to learn about the different government options available at the local level. About 30
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and Karlee Murnion together with their teach Linda Rost traveled to the State Science Fair in Missoula. Lauren Wang won the North Rocky Mountain Branch of the American Association for Lab Animal Science Division 1 Award, as well as the fourth place Grand Award with her project titled “The Effects of the Human Voice on Cattle”. She was also selected as one of three students to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh in May. . . 2015 prom king and queen were McKenzie Buck and Jerilyn Wiseman. . . Brady Varner, senior at Baker High School, was selected to the District 3B All-Conference basketball first team. . . Solenn Jacobsen, senior at Baker High School, was selected to the District 3B All-Conference First Team. Lauren Wang, senior at BHS, was selected to the second team. . . There were a total of 48 units of blood given at the United Blood Drive held Mar. 18. April 3 -- American Lutheran Faithweavers hold Easter parade Mar. 26. Youth marched down Main Street carrying the cross and handing out Easter commemoration items. . . Fallon County Commissioners issue a burn ban in effect immediately. Due to high winds, small amounts of precipitation, low humidity, and unseasonably high temperatures wildland fires have occurred, therefore, all burning is banned. . . Louie Ho has retired as custodian for the Baker Public School District after 31 years. . . Last week the Federal Aviation Administration approved the expansion of the Air Force Powder River Training Complex over the Dakotas, Wyoming, and Montana, including most of Fallon County. . . The temperature on the last day of March reached 77 degrees. Last year on March 31, a blizzard moved into the region and approximately six inches of snow fell in the region. The morning low April 1, 2014 was -5, this year it was 49. April 10 -- One of Baker’s oldest residents celebrated a milestone birthday. Bob
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people attended. . . Picture: Two snowmen - a spring storm dropped approximately four inches of wet snow April 8. Conditions were excellent for building snowmen, but they quickly melted the next day as temperatures reached 53 degrees. April 24 -- A 1995 Baker High School graduate is serving on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, recently dispatched to the waters off Yemen to join other American ships prepared to intercept any Iranian weapons shipments to Houthi rebels fighting in Yemen. K.C. Lab is a counselor aboard the carrier. Lab is the son of Larry and Jan Schell of Baker and Dean and Deanna Lab of Utah. . . Peace Lutheran Church in Plevna is planning a 100 year anniversary celebration June 7. . . Senator Steve Daines secured a commitment from the Federal Aviation Administration to maintain a high level of aviation safety in southeastern Montana in the wake of the Powder River Training Complex expansion. Last month, the FAA approved the expansion of the Air Force PRTC spanning nearly 35,000 square miles. . . Over 40 students from the Longfellow School raised more than $5,000 for the American Heart Association. After collecting their donations, they got together and exercised non-stop for two hours. . . Stacey Moore is the new director of Fallon County Library. . . 2015 wedding guide is included in this issue of the Fallon County Times. May 1 -- Two Baker residents ran in the 119th Boston Marathon Apr. 20. Isaac and Jacee VanDyke began training last December for the iconic 26.2 mile course. Isaac finished in 2 hours 59 minutes and 32 seconds; and Jacee finished in 3 hours, 34 minutes and 29 seconds. . . Four people received minor injuries when their vehicle collided with a horse on Highway 7 south of Baker. . . Two adult bald eagles are caring for their young eaglets before a watching world. A camera providing 24 hour live feed footage of nesting bald eagles in Miles City was turned on the beginning of April. . . Baker High School divisional tennis meet will be May 9 in Baker; district track is in Colstrip and divisional
golf will be in Huntley Project May 4. . . Four Spartan scientists competed at the Billings Science Expo Mar. 27-28 and all returned with substantial awards. Shaylyn Huelle placed first in the 12th grade division and received two $1,000 scholarships. Megan Slagter and Autumn Law placed third in tenth grade, and Emalee Thurlow ranked fourth in tenth grade. May 8 -- Neil and Ashlee Moore’s family of Baker was chosen to be the ambassador family for the Bismarck March for Babies held May 2 in Bismarck, ND. The ambassador family is selected from families who have had a premature baby in the past. More than 350 people walked for one hour in honor of the 53 babies born premature each hour in the U.S. . . Volunteer firefighters from throughout the region came together for a large training exercise held May 1-3 at the Baker Rural Volunteer Fire Dept. Six state fire training instructors helped lead the training. . . Three BHS golfers placed at the divisional golf tournament held at Huntley May 4. Brittan Schell, Robbie Slagter and Paul Wang all qualified for the state meet to be held at Shepherd May 11-13. . . Miles Community College student Tiffany Benner of Plevna was recently honored. Benner, a sophomore, was named a 2015 Coca-Cola New Century Scholar. Benner was presented with a $2,000 scholarship from the CocaCola Foundation and CocaCola Scholars foundation. . . Approximately 777 adults and students attended the health fair held Apr. 29 at McGonigal Gymnasium at Baker High School. . . Door prize winners at J & M Lumber’s 12th anniversary celebration were: Joe Halmans - BBQ grill, Sharon Ferrel and Marie Sander - planters. Other prize winners were Rick Brown, Ron Eagon, Kristin Trivisonno, Jay Rost, Wes Rogers, Herb Schell, Joe Nagell, Larry Law and Bill Lane. . Recent swarms of insects in Baker have been identified as chironomus plumosus, also known as the buzzer midge, a species of non-biting midge. May 15 -- Baker hosted the Eastern B Divisional Tennis Tournament May 8 and Baker won the tournament with a score of 81. . . Baker Spartan boys’ track team placed first at the District 3B Track Meet May 14 in Laurel. . . District Judge George W. Huss of
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 Forsyth submitted his letter of resignation April 21 to Chief Justice Mike McGrath. Huss’ resignation follows a sexual harassment complaint filed in Feb. 2014 by a former court reporter. . . Brandon Schmidt of Baker has been taken to the Cardiovascular Center at the University of Utah with a serious heart condition. . . Herchel O’Connor has taught for 21 years at Plevna Schools and will retire at the end of this school year. . . Janice Ehret, head cook at the Plevna School, will hang up her apron for the last time at the end of this school year. Janice has been working at the school for 34 years. . . The Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture almost met the fundraising goal of $8,000 for the downtown holiday decorations at the Ace Hardware open house with a gun raffle and food sales. . . Confirmation Sunday was held at the American Lutheran Church May 10. Students who were confirmed were Riley Schultz, Adam Beyers, Tyler Dinardi, Trevor Lingle, Laylah Dulin, Chantel Tronstad, Maleah Graham, and Madison Moore. May 22 -- Laura Morris, music teacher at Baker Elementary Schools for 29 years, is retiring at the end of this school year. She has been responsible for teaching music to grades kindergarten through sixth grade. . . Regional and area managers
from the Department of Revenue Property Assessment division met this week with city and county officials to discuss the 2015 reappraisal process and how it will affect county property taxes. The figure property owners need to be most aware of is the increase in taxable value which is six percent county-wide. . . Wayne Mangold, science teacher at Plevna, is retiring after a 41 year career. . . Bobby Harris, a professional roper from Highmore, SD, instructed a two day roping school at the Graham Arena north of Baker, May 16-17. Those attending the school were Clayton Graham, Jason Graham, Jason Rau, Tiffany Hampson, Mike Mastel, Kelly Graham, Kristy Langseth, Kalli Post, Shawn Wiseman, Don Selle, Bryce Hufford, Jerron Rau, Jaycie Rau, Melissa Foster, Seth Mastel, Travis Koenig, Sterling Lee and Jerilyn Wiseman. May 29 -- Thirty-four seniors graduated during Baker High School’s 100th commencement exercise held May 24. Valedictorians were Solenn Jacobsen, Karlee Murnion and Jase Rost. Salutatorians were Lauren Wang and Braylea Wyrick. Jay Shumaker, math teacher for Baker High School, gave the commencement address. . . The historic, but long-closed Randash building in down-
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town Baker was completely demolished last week. . . After more than four decades of teaching science, Ed Jones will officially end his career at the conclusion of this school year. Jones has been one of the leading science teachers at Baker schools for the past 37 years. He spent the first 16 years teaching science to seventh and eighth grades and the last 21 years to eighth and ninth, plus high school physics. . . Memorial Day Services were held May 25 at Plevna Community Union Cemetery and at Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. Speaker for the services was Pastor Jim Biswell of the Medicine Rocks Church. . . American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster winners were Keela Kary - 1st, McKenna Griffith - 2nd, and Emily Shumaker 3rd. June 5 -- Loverboy will present the Saturday night, Aug. 22, concert at the Fallon County Fair this year. Montana’s own Copper Mountain Band will perform Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights on the Patio at the fairgrounds. . . Lauren Wang, a senior at Baker High School, competed at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, PA May 10-16. This fair is the largest pre-college science competition in the world. Wang competed as a finalist with her project,
“The Effects of the Human Voice on cattle”. . . Baker High School Business and Technology teacher Scott Anderson was recently awarded the Western Business Education Association Outstanding Career and Technical Student Organization Advisor Award at the 2015 WBEA Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. Anderson has worked at BHS since 2005. During that time, he has been a co-advisor with Lynn Beach to get students involved in Business Professionals of America at BHS. . . Low temperature May 30 was 35 degrees. . . Kathy Sieler is retiring after 30 years of working at Fallon Medical Complex. . . May 30, 111 classic cars, custom cars and hot rods were on display for the 16th annual Baker Show and Shine Car Show. Lloyd and Carol Reimann of Shepherd won the Eddie’s Award for their 1940 Chevy Panel. Participant’s Choice Award was given to Mary Pat Graham. . . The Beautification Committee recently purchased new colorful planters to replace the wood barrels used in the past.
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There’s plenty of excitement in the air as we count down to 2016, and we hope the brand-new year holds all good things for you! Happy New Year, and thanks for your patronage.
Here’s hoping this New Year outshines all the rest! It’s been a delight doing business with you all year, and we thank you for your patronage. Friends like you make us especially grateful to be a part of this wonderful community. May the coming year shower you with all the happiness and good fortune you deserve. Happy New Year!
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Darcy L. Wassmann, PC The sounds of laughter and expressions of goodwill we hear are music to our ears. We’re so grateful to be a part of this neighborhood, and we wish all of our friends and customers here in the community good health and good fortune in the coming year.
Happy New Year!
GRIFFITH STEEL
With best wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy and prosperous year. We're truly grateful for your generous support.
Fallon County Veterinary Service, PC
Ring It In! It’s out with the old, in with the new, and our best wishes over to you! We can’t think of a better place to ring in the New Year than right here. Friends and neighbors like you give us plenty of reason to celebrate. We hope 2016 resonates with joy and prosperity, peace and contentment. We wish you the happiest of New Years!
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Renner changes plea Jacob Dean Renner change of plea hearing was held Dec. 29, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse in Baker. Honorable Judge George W. Huss officiated. Renner has changed his plea to guilty for a Count One: Burglary, a Felony, which carries a maximum penalty of $50,000 in fines and 20 years in the Montana State Prison. The sentencing date has been set for Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 2:30 p.m.
Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Jan. 3. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Jan. 5. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Jan. 6. Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Thee Garage; Baker Rural Fire Dept., Jan. 7. Southeast Montana Coyote Calling Contest, sign up Jan. 8, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 8-9. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Jan. 10. American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, Jan. 11. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, Jan. 12. Baker Cowbelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, Jan. 13.
Here’s to you, for all you do For your support the whole year through And for your goodwill and friendship, too We’d like to tip our glass to you! With thanks and best wishes from all of us.
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Michelle Shumaker, Mary Stark and Melissa Ploeger are enjoying the family Christmas party at Superior Care Villa. The afternoon was spent visiting, opening presents and enjoying some very delicious food. The party was very well attended with many family members and friends in attendance.
Property tax assistance programs Helena - The Montana Department of Revenue wants to let property owners know about a change in state property tax assistance programs to make it easier for taxpayers to apply for reduced property taxes. Property owners who already benefit from the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) or Montana Disabled Veteran (MDV) program do not have to reapply. If you are a new applicant, you only have to apply once and we will notify you each year whether you still qualify. In the past, property owners had to reapply every year. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2016, to be eligible for a reduction in next year’s property taxes. “We encourage Montanans to take advantage of property tax assistance and it is best to fill out our simple application form now while you are thinking about it,” said Rich Bechtel, Taxpayer Assistance Director, Montana Department of Revenue. “These important programs offset tax costs so that you can spend your money on other necessities for your family such as food, heating, clothing, and medicine. And now, once you’re in the program, you don’t need to remember to apply year after year to get the benefit.” PTAP provides a reduction in
property taxes to anyone who meets the qualifications. Taxpayers must own and occupy their home as their primary residence for at least seven months and meet the income requirements which range up to $21,032 for a single person and up to $28,043 for households. The PTAP benefit applies to the first $200,000 of the market value of your primary residence. Under MDV, reduced property taxes are available for veterans with 100 percent disability and the unmarried surviving spouse of veterans who were at 100 percent disability at the time of death or died while on active duty or as a result of a serviceconnected disability. As in PTAP, you must own and occupy your home as your primary residence for at least seven months. For a single applicant, your income needs to be less than $48,626 and for heads of households and married applicants, your income must be less than $56,107. For an unmarried surviving spouse, your income needs to be less than $42,392. For more information about qualifications or to download an application form, visit revenue.mt.gov or call toll free 1-866-859-2254 or 444-6900 in Helena.
Santa’s helper, Marguerite Fisher, is helping guests sign up for door prizes given by the Villa. Eleven beautiful Christmas centerpieces and several lovely potholders made with love by Marguerite were given away to lucky guests who attended the Villa Christmas party.
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Bowman, ND • Harry Kerr, Mgr. 701-523-5922 • 1-877-211-0600
It’s New Year’s Time! Before the clock strikes twelve, we want to let you know that we loved every minute of serving you this year!
Filled With Warm Wishes We’re bubbling over with gratitude for your continued patronage! Happy New Year!
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Townsend Accounting Tri-State Service Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623
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GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)
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40% reduction! Sears had the customer in mind when it expanded its line of houses to three different expense levels to appeal to customers of differing means. While Honor Bilt was the highest-quality line of houses, with its clear-grade (no knots) flooring and cypress or cedar shingles, the Standard Built and Simplex Sectional lines were no less sturdy, yet were simpler designs and did not feature precut and fitted pieces. Simplex Sectional Kindergarten students share some Christmas cheer at the school concert held houses actually included farm buildings, outhouses, garages, Dec. 16. and summer cottages.
Elementary Christmas Concert
Community Pond Program grant
Kindergarteners sing “On This Night” Dec. 16 at the K-2 Christmas Concert.
Chapter 4 from Klos book . . . Larry Klos was born in 1945 to Fred and Lilly Klos and grew up on the Klos homestead south of Plevna. After graduating with a degree in physics from Montana State University, he took an aerospace industry job in Anaheim, California. A year later he moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he and his wife Elaine have lived for over 45 years. They reared two sons and have six grandchildren, all of whom live in Texas.
Mail Order Houses Although many homes were built with lumber from scratch, as was Christoph Klos’s home, there were other options for construction. One of the most surprising was the option to buy a house from the Sears, Roebuck and Company mail order catalog. The following description from the perspective of a happy buyer was taken directly from the archives of Sears at searsarchives.com (Excerpts reworded from Sears Archives) “The hour has arrived. Dad gathers Mom and Sis into the carriage. He hops in the wagon with his brothers to ride off to the railroad station. The day and hour have come to greet the first shipment of the family’s brand-new house. All the lumber has been precut and arrives with instructions for dad and uncles to assemble and build. Mom and Dad picked out No. 140 from Sears, Roebuck and Company’s catalog. It will have two bedrooms and a cobblestone foundation, plus a front porch—but no bath. They really wanted No. 155, with a screened-in front porch, builtin buffet, and inside bath (!), but $1,100 was twice as much as Dad said he could afford. In just a few days, the whole family will sleep under the roof of their custom-made Sears Modern Home.
Entire homes would arrive by railroad, including all the needed materials from precut lumber, to carved staircases, down to the nails and varnish. Families picked out their houses according to their needs, tastes, and pocketbooks. Sears provided all the materials and instructions, and for many years the financing, for homeowners to build their own houses. Sears’s Modern Homes stood as living monuments to the fine, enduring, and solid quality of Sears craftsmanship. It is reported that more than 100,000 houses were sold between 1908 and 1940 through the Sears Modern Homes program. It is difficult to appreciate just how important the Modern Homes program and others like it were to homebuyers in the first half of the twentieth century. The growing middle class was leaving the city for the— literally—greener pastures of suburbia as trolley lines and the railroad extended lifelines for families who needed to travel to the city. Likewise, companies were building factories on distant, empty parcels of land and needed to house their workers. Stately, expensive Victorian-style homes were not options for any but the upper class of
S.M.A.R.T. Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team
would like to congratulate all 2015 new business owners and welcome them to the community. We wish all businesses in Fallon County a prosperous new year!
homeowner. Affordable, mailorder homes proved to be just the answer to such dilemmas. Sears was neither the first nor the only company to sell mail-order houses, but they were the largest, selling as many as 324 units in one month. Homebuilding materials were shipped straight from the factories, thus eliminating storage costs for Sears. Sears sold complete houses, including the plans and instructions for construction of 22 different styles, announcing that the featured homes were “complete, ready for occupancy.” Suburban families were not the only Modern Home dwellers. Sears expanded its line to reflect the growing demand from rural customers for ready-made buildings including farm buildings, from corncribs to tool sheds. The simple, durable, and easy-to-construct nature of the Sears farm buildings made them particularly attractive to farmers. Sears estimated that, for a precut house with fitted pieces, it would take only 352 carpenter hours as opposed to 583 hours for a conventional house—a
Groups of individuals interested in constructing or improving a community fishing pond have until Feb. 1 to apply for a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Community Pond Program grant. Applicants must provide at least 30 percent of the total project cost, which can include contributions such as heavy equipment time, construction materials, labor, engineering services, and more. Anyone wishing to sponsor a project may apply. A total of $25,000 in grant funds is available. Since 2003, the Community Pond Program has funded projects that benefit young anglers and their families by providing locations where individuals of all ages can learn angling skills. Additional information on the Community Pond Program, including a grant application form, is available on the FWP website at fwp.mt.got, then click “Community Pond Program”. Applications, which are accepted each year, must be submitted on or before Feb. 1. Applicants are encouraged to work with their local FWP fisheries biologist to plan the project. For more information, call FWP at 406-444-2432.
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Helena - The Montana Department of Revenue is alerting nonprofit organizations and other tax exempt property owners they need to reapply for property tax exemption. A new state law requires owners of tax exempt real property in exempt status before 2014 to submit an application by March 1, 2016. About 10,000 tax exempt properties in Montana are affected. The reapplication requirement includes property owned by most nonprofit organizations, private schools and colleges, churches, parsonages, low income housing, veterans’ clubhouses, community service and fraternal organizations, cemeteries, and land leased from a railroad by a nonprofit organization. The department is mailing letters and applications this week to organizations with tax exempt properties in the state system. You can also download and print the application, form AB-30R, from their website at http://revenue.mt.gov. “The department is notifying owners of tax exempt properties about this new application requirement so they can keep their tax exempt status,” said Cynthia Monteau Moore, Property Assessment
division Administrator, Department of Revenue. “It’s also important to get the word out to property owners who may qualify for tax exemption and may not be in our database.” By March 1, 2016, tax exempt property owners need to submit the exemption application, all required documentation, and a small application fee. You will need an application and fee for each parcel your organization owns, but only one set of supporting documentation. All organizations need to submit their IRS Form 990 so we can confirm total gross receipts. The application will also list the documentation you have to submit for your specific exemption. You’ll also need a legal description of your property. For help finding your legal description, visit my property under property assessment at revenue.mt.gov. Applicants should mail the application materials by March 1, 2016, to Montana Department of Revenue, PO Box 8018, Helena, MT 59624-8018. For more information, visit revenue.mt.gov or call toll free 866-859-2254 (in Helena 444-6900).
Many thanks for your generous support in 2015! CB, Laurie Chris, Dustin & Staff Wishing all our customers and friends a joyous and prosperous 2016.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
With greetings and best wishes to our neighbors, customers and friends for a magical and memorable year. We know we’ll never forget your generosity, and look forward to your continued support.
It’s a New Year, Baby! It’s a time to celebrate new beginnings, and we hope your year starts out happy and grows better by the day. We wish you all the best! Thanks for your support and patronage in 2015, friends.
Brightside Daycare Marla, Fanny, Tamara, Danae, Theresa, Shirley
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Tax exempt property owners need to reapply for exemption
We’re hung up on wonderful people like you, and we want to wish you a very happy New Year! May 2016 be trimmed with the blessings of friendship, love, joy, laughter, goodwill and all the things that make you smile. As we reflect on the past year and all the things for which we are grateful, your kind support and friendship come to mind. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege serving you, and we look forward to seeing you again in the coming year.
Thank you!
Fallon County Employees
You can feel the excitement in the air, as everybody, everywhere, gets ready to welcome a brand-new year with gratitude, goodwill and plenty of cheer! We’re so excited to begin a new year with all of you, our valued customers and friends. Thanks for your support in 2015. We hope to see you again very soon.
Griffith Excavating 406-778-3401
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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133
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New Listing: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2 lots. Fenced yard w/underground sprinklers, 314 S 9th St. E. $125,000 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT ___________________________ FOR RENT: Two - two bedroom apartments. Utilities paid, no smoking or pets. Call 970-2195149. 50-1p ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Protein pellets and hay. Semi load lots. Delivery available. Call 605-788-2292. 1-4p ____________________________ FOR SALE: Feed corn. Call 406775-6100. 52-3c ____________________________ FOR SALE: Choice quality beef, grain fed and hormone free. Quarter, half or whole. Call 406-9756695. References available. 52-3p ____________________________
FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-7974766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/1/16-12/15/16, CLF, Inc., Fullerton, ND. Six temp jobs. Drive trucks/tractors. Field ready equip. Plant/cultivate/harvest crops using tractor. Operate/repair farm equip. Haul grain. Employment ref, three mo exp, driver’s license, English required. $13.80/hr., 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #434193. 1p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 2/15/16-11/30/16, Steven Heger, Underwood, ND. Three temp jobs. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop raising duties. Plant/cultivate crops. Set up/operate irrigation equip, lift 50 lbs. Apply fertilizer/pesticides. Operate/repair farm implements. Haul grain. Clean MVR, three mo exp, driver’s license, English, $13.80/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job. #433687. 1p
REAL ESTATE New Listing: Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. Investment/Income - 4 plex - all 2 BR. Units- Great Rental Income History - Close to Downtown - $220,000 1 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. $43,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced
CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: A very special thank you to Jake and Wendy Wagner for the tremendous gift of money you gave to Medicine Rocks Church. All the money was then given to many to help them have a merrier Christmas. Thank you again so much, Jake and Wendy, you have given so much to our community. Medicine Rocks Church 1p
LEGALS ____________________________ Section 00100 REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR MATERIALS Notice is hereby given that separate sealed quotes for the construction of a precast double 10’x6’ reinforced concrete box culvert will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana at the office of Clerk and Recorder, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 until 10:30 a.m., local time, on January 19, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Construction, storage, and delivery of a double 10’x6’ reinforced concrete box culvert with end sections. Engineering for specified live load, fill height, and providing materials required for installation of box culvert, including: hidden tie bolts, joint seal, sealwrap primer, and sealwrap by Mar Mac, inserts, nonshrink grout, epoxy coated rebar, and epoxy shall be per the Contract Documents and submitted with the quote. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc., 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available upon request from Brosz Engineering, Inc. The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at least 72 hours before the serves are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-7787106. Dated at Baker, Montana, this 28th day of December, 2015. s/William Randash, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, Montana 1-3c
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2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NOW $89,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS
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2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer. Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe
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NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995
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ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT: William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; Guest: Dave Havens, member of the public 9:00 AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION MINUTES APPROVALThe Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the weeks of December 7-11, 2015 and December 14-18, 2015. FORMSImmunization Program Task Order- The Commission reviewed and signed the Task Order 16-07- 4-31-113-0 Unified Government Master Contract between Fallon County and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) for the Immunization Program. QUOTESThe Commission reviewed quotes they received for the Rifle Range Sidewalk and Driveway Project. The Commission is waiting for more information before making a decision on who they will award the project to. The Commission reviewed the quotes for four fans to be installed in the big barn at the Fairgrounds and approved the work to be done. CORRESPONDENCEThe Commission received and reviewed correspondence from Scott Rabbitt regarding agreeing to remove snow for the County; David Espeland regarding a Parkview tenant having personal items damaged due to an air conditioner cover falling off the wall; Spence Huether regarding road abandonments versus giving a lease back to a landowner. MISCELLANEOUSThe Commission discussed the future of Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) and how this may affect Fallon County. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 10:00 AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Bobby Wiedmer said the Road Crew is continuing to haul gravel this week and gave the Commission updates on Ismay and Division Road. Shannon Hewson gave the Commission updates on the
Calumet and Westmore Bridges. 10:30 AM- Dave Havens left the meeting. 10:30 AM CALUMET ROAD BRIDGE/ LANDOWNER PUBLIC MEETING Present: Clint Ehret; Darrel Ehret; Barney Dean; Shelley Dean; Jeff Hadley- Landowners; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor The Commission and all present discussed the Calumet Road Bridge replacement. The landowners shared concerns and gave suggestions to the Commission about the project. Bobby Wiedmer and Jeff Hadley discussed adding approaches to the roads for him to get to his hay fields. Bobby and Clint Ehret discussed adding wings to the car gate near his property. 11:30 AM GRAVEL DISCUSSION Present: Arnold Pinnow, member of the public; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor Arnold Pinnow, Bobby Wiedmer and the Commission discussed gravel that may be available at Arnold’s place. 11:45 AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:00 PM NOON RECESS 1:15 PM CLERK OF COURT DISCUSSION Present: Jerrie Newell, Clerk of Court; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Jerrie Newell said Barb Klang resigned from her Deputy Clerk of Court position effective December 31, 2015 and she would like to appoint Keli Bertsch to the position. The Commission gave their approval for her to appoint Keli. 1:45pm- Jerrie Newell and Julie Straub left the meeting. Debbie Wyrick joined the meeting. Parkview Retirement ComplexThe Commission and Debbie Wyrick reviewed the email sent to them by David Espeland, Fallon Medical Complex CEO, and discussed how the County should proceed with the Parkview tenant’s property damage. The Commission called Jim Leischner with D&J Insurance to get his opinion on how they should proceed and he said he
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE will go inspect the damages and then advise. 2:10 PM DECEMBER CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the December mid-month claims in the amount of $455,872.55 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 3:30 PM PLEVNA FUNDS DISCUSSION Present: William Benner, Town of Plevna Mayor Willie Benner gave updates on the Plevna Water Project now that it is complete and asked if contingency funds left over from the project can be used to chip and seal their roads. The Commission said they will discuss it further and let him know what they decide. 4:00 PM CITY OF BAKER WATER PROJECT Lance Wedemeyer was not able to attend the meeting therefore it was canceled. 4:50 PM STANHOPE WATER/SEWER PROJECT Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Executive Director; Ryan Rittal, Stahly Engineering; guest: Dave Havens, member of the public Jason Rittal gave updates on the Stanhope Water/Sewer project. The Commission reviewed and signed the Contract Amendment for additional design work to move the line south of the businesses and the Geotechnical Study for the project. The Commission and Ryan Rittal discussed the Town of Plevna Water Project. The Commission and Jason discussed the contingency funds being used for chip and sealing the roads per Willie Benner’s request. The Commission and Ryan reviewed the Steffes Bridge Report Stahly Engineering did on behalf of the County. 5:15 PM ADJOURN
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture information is available by calling 406-778-2266
MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS __________________________________________________________________________________ TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. __________________________________________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creativefinance.com __________________________________________________________________________________ Be a Part of the ICE DAM GUYS Adventure! Short term, Hard Work, Great Pay! $75-$100/Hr. Adventurous? Hardworking? Responsible? Passionate? Love the Outdoors? Get-R-done Mentality? Will-
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10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016
Fallon County Times Coloring Contest Winners Sylvia Rabbitt Age 4 Scott and Angie Rabbitt
Keli Melton Age 6 Justin & Shoni Melton
Relief felt at local gas pumps By Sherry Vogel New Year’s cheer is being felt at the local gas pump as prices plummet to lows not seen since March 25, 2009. The national average of gas prices officially dropped to $1.98 a gallon Dec. 22. These are the lowest gas prices in nearly seven years and quite a gift for consumers as they travel this season via car or air to holiday destinations. The lowest national gasoline prices are seen at the pumps in Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, which are down as low as $1.60 a gallon. Prices in Montana range from $2.99 a gallon at Sweet Grass to $1.98 in Billings. Cenex in Baker is at a low of $2.09 and Prairie Fuels cash price is $1.99. Further relief is felt as diesel, heating oil, and natural gas prices have also fallen sharply which helps lower income groups as winter heating fuel costs usually eat up a large share of their limited earnings. We can thank a variety of market forces that are working together to push prices lower. Due to recent North American shale oil boom, crude oil prices are down by 60 percent since June last year. Drivers can credit a global glut of crude oil for the steady decline on gas prices. There is more oil out there due to increased production in
North America contributed to new drilling techniques such as hydraulic fracturing “fracking” on land and new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, this time of year refineries are using a “winter blend” gasoline. This happens between September and October each year. Americans will pump this blend into their tanks until spring. The “winter blend” is available because in September the government starts to ease off clean air standards for oil refineries, allowing them to make gasoline cheaper by using hydro-carbons like butane. (Butane isn’t allowed in summer because environmental regulations require mixtures that don’t evaporate as quickly.)
Legal Tip of the Week
DSU President’s List
Many analysts are predicting that the market has not Did you know … reached its bottom and prices that January 31, 2016, is the last Dickinson, ND - At the end of will eventually decline further day to apply for 2016 Market- each regular semester, Dickininto early January. place Health Insurance cover- son State University recognizes age (also known as “Obamacare” insurance)? Applying January 16-31 can get you coverage starting March 1. Need coverage faster? Applying between now and January 15 can get you covered starting February 1. There are many helpful resources online to help you choose a plan. Get started on choosing your plan now. For more information, please visit the Public Benefits section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 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 there will be a brand inspector on site.
Wed., Jan. 6: Regular Sale w/All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Jan. 13: Regular Sale w/All Breeds Calf Sale
Wed., Jan. 20: Regular Sale w/Calf Sale & Bred HFR/Stock Cow Sale Wed., Jan. 27: Regular Sale w/All Breeds Calf 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
Kaytlynn Gaub Age 9 Greg & Christina Gaub
Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher. The following students have been named to the President’s List for fall 2015: Jalyn Klauzer and Jerilyn Wiseman, both of Baker.
O’Donnell named to dean’s list Bismarck, ND - Mikenna O’Donnell of Baker was named to the fall semester dean’s list at the University of Mary. To qualify for the honor, traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.50 or better grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours. Mikenna is the daughter of Vance and Kim O’Donnell of Baker.
Another year...another chance to say
“thanks!”
EMEDA
Eastern Montana Economic Development Authority
Friendship Is
Timeless
…and it s time to thank you for yours! Happy New Year and hearty thanks to all the kind folks who have contributed to our success here in the community. Your support means a lot to us.
Cheers! Don, Brenda, & Crew at
Woody’s Trucking Big Game Casino & The Tavern 11 S. Main • 406-778-2050
Hours: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Cabin Creek Cafe Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2202 Open 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Plevna Bar Plevna, MT
406-772-5847 Kitchen Hours: Wed., Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Saturday 5 - 10 p.m.
Thee Garage Bar 19 W. Montana Ave.
406-778-2065 Open 11 a.m. -2 a.m. 7 days a week
Thee Garage Steakhouse
Corner Bar
Red River Bistro
1 S. Main St
410 W. Montana Ave.
406-778-3278
406-778-3321
Open 7 days a week • Grill open til midnight Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 am - 2 a.m.
Open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday
Fallon County
Dining Guide Enjoy Fallon County’s wide variety of dining establishments.
GETIM Here Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2820 Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Open 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Baker Club 7 S. 1st St. W
406-778-2412 Mon. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tues. - Sat. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m. To Go Pizzas start at 11 a.m.
Heiser’s Bar & Casino
Baker Bowling Center
9 S. Main
4 S. 2nd St. W
406-778-2045
406-778-2001
406-778-2788
Open 4:30 - 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Open Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Grill is on til 10 p.m. • We have an after 10 menu
Open Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Close Sunday lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.