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VOLUME 99

ISSUE 4

TIMES

FALLON County

BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015

Military airspace concerns added to Keystone pipeline debate . . . By Lori Kesinger A new twist was added to the congressional dispute over the Keystone XL pipeline when Montana’s senators announced a proposed amendment to the bill to block the Air Force training expansion plans over southeastern Montana. The Air Force approved an expansion of the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) military operating area (MOA) Jan. 16. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must now issue its own record of decision on the plans. The FAA and the Air Force must both approve the project for it to go forward. “Sen. Steve Daines and Sen. Jon Tester have heard from Montanans who are concerned that the military’s presence in the area will jeopardize general aviation safety, interfere with emergency services, and impede economic activity,” a joint statement made by the Senators stated. “Tester and Daines are introducing an amendment to the Keystone bill to prohibit the Air Force from occupying low-level airspace over a crucial onramp for Bakken oil in Baker.” The MOA would expand to approximately 28,000 square miles over Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, making it the largest over the continental United States. The airspace would facilitate low-level,

high speed combat training for B-1 and B-52 crews operating out of Ellsworth and Minot Air Force Bases, schedul4ed to be active 240 days per year, including ten days of large scale exercises. The Air Force claims the expanded area would help aircrews train under realistic scenarios for a full spectrum of operations. “Instead of wasting time, as well as wear and tear on the aircraft, flying to other locations, aircrews would gain increased combat readiness valued at approximately $23M/year by flying in the proposed local training areas, which would allow more crews to get more training with the same number of authorized flight hours.” The expansion could also shield Ellsworth from being shut down under Base Realignment and Closure, a federal cost-cutting program. “This is going to change our way of life in southeastern Montana,” said Roger Meggers, Baker Air Service manager. “I fully support our armed services, but its’ not about national security or training, but about saving Ellsworth.” Most of Fallon County, including the airport, is in the proposed training area and would be affected by the expansion. Baker Municipal Airport has approximately 7,000 operations every year. The expansion would significantly

B-1 Bomber rumbles down the fightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, as part of a training mission. disrupt commercial and private aviation and emergency medical flights. The expansion would also stifle economic development and threaten safety in the region. In a study released Nov. 28, the Air Force acknowledged the low-altitude flights and loud sonic booms could startle livestock and residents, as flights break the sound barrier and fly as low as 500 feet in the area. The Air Force has no proposed remediation plan for land and livestock owners in the region. “The Air Force’s decision to move forward with this expansion without adequately addressing Montanans’ concerns is disappointing

and discouraging,” Daines stated. “I strongly urge the FAA to examine Montanans’ wellfounded concerns about the expansion’s impact on pilot safety, emergency services, and economic activity in southeastern Montana, and ensure Montanans’ voices are heard in the final proposal.” “I would like to thank our senators for their continued support,” Meggers said. “I also encourage people to stay in touch with our senators and Gov. Steve Bullock. The more people involved, the more we can be heard. In my opinion, the battle is far from over - it’s just beginning.”

Influenza cases on the rise

Look, I‘m Skating The Fallon County Recreation Department’s Learn to Skate program is a great place to start for any aspiring hockey player or figure skater. For the past five years, Braylea Wyrick, a BHS senior, has been instructing and sharing her love of skating with youth in the program. The Recreation Department offers the lessons to children kindergarten through sixth grade for four weeks in

January on Fridays. It is held at the City of Baker ice rink north of Coldwell Field. Twenty-one children are participating in the program this year. They are required to wear safety helmets. Class instruction includes basic fundamentals on single bladed skates and introduction to hockey and figure skating. “The City ice rink is a wonderful asset to our community in these winter

months,” said Angie Rabbitt, Rec Dept. director. “This designated area is a much safer alternative than skating on Baker Lake.” The ice rink is maintained by the Parks Department and open to the public at no charge. The rink has a warming house for a place to take a break from the elements and outdoor timed lighting for use at night.

By Lori Kesinger “It’s not too late to receive your flu shot,” according to the Fallon County Public Health Department. Influenza is circulating in the community and could become more widespread compared to the past few years. “Influenza activity has increased across the state of Montana during the past few weeks. Last week there were 479 new cases reported. Season to date, 2173 cases have been reported including 270 hospitalizations. Fallon County has also seen an increase in flu activity over the past few weeks. We have had both positive Influenza A and Influenza B reported. The dominant strain reported is Influenza A/H3N2,” said Kim Cuppy, Health Dept. RN. Even though the predominate virus slightly changed so the flu vaccine isn’t as effective, it doesn’t mean it’s not working. An individual may receive protection against three or four strains of influenza depending on the vaccine received. Since there are variations of the flu, the vaccine will likely provide some protection and lessen the severity and duration of flu symptoms. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness. The flu comes on suddenly, unlike a cold. People who have the flu may have some or all of these symptoms: Fever (not everyone will have a fever) or feeling feverish/chills, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. People with the flu can make others sick one day before symptoms appear, and up to five days after symptoms begin. Many health departments and physicians recommend a full seven days at home before returning to work or school. The Health Department recommends the following prevention steps. • Stay home when you are sick. By doing this, you help prevent others from catching your illness at work, school, daycare, and the general public. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve not your hand. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. • Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. If you have questions concerning influenza, call the Fallon County Public Health Department at 406-778-2824.

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FILES OF THE TIMES congressional delegation 10 YEARS AGO Friday, January 28, 2005 Picture: The ice along the shoreline of the swimming area at Baker Lake was not thick enough for the small trackhoe and it sank into the lake. . . High temperature Jan. 24 was 64 degrees. . . Jean Tronstad was re-elected as president of the Patchwork Quilt Guild. Vice president is Kay Hanley, secretary-treasurer Nancy Curry, Scrapbook - Jean Hanratty, program chairmen - Joan Grammond and Jackie Renner, and reporter - Joan Grammond. . . Town and Country Day will be held Feb. 1. The day will be topped off with a banquet and entertainment at Thee Garage Showroom. Bob Petermann, a cowboy musician and poet, is the featured entertainer. . . Last weekend the Baker Lady Spartans upped their record to 11-1, winning over Broadus and St. Labre. The Baker boys also have an 11-1 record for the season. . . Dickinson State University had five members of the Blue Hawk team named to the NAIA Football All-American Team. Among those named were Jace Schillinger and Kylan Klauzer, both of Baker. . . Montana Hunter’s Education Program gave special recognition to Thomas McGonigal of Baker and Curtis Wilson of Ekalaka for having volunteered their time and effort for 30 and 40 years, respectively, to the hunter education program. Instructors from Fallon County who were recognized for five years of service were Thomas Heaps, Richard Madler, and Edward Susa. . . Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will play in the Super Bowl.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 24, 1985Mary Ketchum is listed as sixth place winner in the National Rodeo Assoc. finals, taking

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 23, 1975A little more than 60 percent of the new courthouse is completed. . . St. John’s Altar Society installed their new officers at Holy Mass last Saturday evening. Those presiding will be Mrs. Harry Erickson, president; Mrs. James Kirschten, vice president; Mrs. Harold Jensen, secretary; and Mrs. Leo Riley, treasurer. . . The 1975 roster of officers and members of the Baker Jayceens has been released. President is Susie Quenzer, vice president Mrs. Les Njos, secretary Mrs. Gordon Carlson, treasurer Mrs. Roger Singer, and directors are Mrs. Jim Anderson, Mrs. Merlin Zink, and Mrs. Tom Bechtold. Parliamentarian is Elaine Williams. . . Baker speech and drama team went to its last invitational tournament this past weekend. Garnee Myhre placed third in original oratory with Lonna Erlenbush taking fifth; Carol Gill placed fifth in humorous solo and Gertrude Benner placed fifth in pantomime. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 21, 1965Glenn Moore is president of the Baker Jaycees. . . Maynard Olson, Montana chairman of the Northwest Regional Accreditation Association, has announced that Baker High School has been fully approved and accredited by the Association for the 1964-65 academic year. . . Clyde Burns accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Lathrop and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Anderson flew to Cody, Wyo., Saturday where the Fallon County Times purchased an offset printing plant. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 27, 1955Buzz Flint, manager of the Lake Theater, was quite proud this week as he succeeded in lining up for showing Feb. 1012 the great Montana outdoor picture, “Timberjack”, filmed at Glacier Park and Missoula. . . . New officers of the Fallon County Credit Union are Orville Stevens, Rodney Fost,

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Ed Herbst, Art Meccage, and Pat Plummer as president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and directors, respectively. . . The regular meeting of the Baker Woman’s Club was held Tuesday night at Grainger’s Hall with president Mrs. John Andolshek presiding at the business meeting. Members voted to send $100 towards the construction of an $80,000 chapel planned at Galen.

The 114th Congress convened Jan. 6 addressing key issues including terrorism-risk insurance, liability for oil spills, homeland security budget, amendments on immigration policy, and the Keystone XL pipeline. With 247 seats in the House Fallon County of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this con- US Senator Steve Daines, Times gress has the largest RepubliRepublican can majority since the 71st Washington, DC Office Deadlines: Congress. 1 Russell Senate Courtyard Tuesday 2 p.m. 70 YEARS AGO Contact Montana congresWashington, DC 20510 Thursday, February 1, 1945- sional delegation at: Phone: 202-224-2651 Seventy-eight men were called Fax: 202-224-9412 by the Selective Service Board stevedaines.com Baker Resource and Advocacy to report for physical examinafor Victims of Violence tions in Fallon County. This is A community based service to provide the largest list that has been CONFIDENTIAL support, assistance called at one time in this and information for anyone dealing with county. . . R.J. Rusley of Baker Sexual Assult • Dating Violence Domestic Violence • Bullying • Stalking received word Saturday that his BREAK THE SILENCE. END THE ABUSE. son Sig had been killed in acMAKE THE CALL! tion Jan. 13. . . The Rev. Cecil 406-978-BRAV (2728) If you would like to volunteer time or donate E. Frazier, first lieutenant in the please call the number above. 100% of all Air Corps, having participated US Representative Ryan donations go to victims of violence. in 34 missions in the South PaZinke, Republican US Senator Jon Tester, cific, was given a welcome 113 Cannon House Office Democrat home by the Congregational Building Washington, DC Office Church in Plevna. . . The Washington, DC 20515 724 Hart Senate Building Plevna correspondent reports Phone: 202-225-3211 Washington, DC 20510-2604 that the weather started with a Fax: 202-225-5768 Phone: 202-224-2644 low of 28 below Sunday which zinke.house.gov Fax: 202-224-8594 seemed rather rugged after the tester.senate.gov mild weather experienced to that date. . . Della Grainger was installed as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow for Girls at a formal Students from the Baker installation Wednesday. Nine people came out to play High School art class will be pinochle Jan. 18 at the Baker displaying some of their art at 80 YEARS AGO Senior Citizen Center. There The Bank of Baker. The pubThursday, January 31, 1935- were three tables of three playlic is welcome to stop by and The Birthday Ball brought in a ers each. see the outstanding display total of $170 for polio aid. . . Winners were Jerry Neary, now through Feb. 13. R.W. Marks of Baker was ap- Jay Gregory, Gwen Setinc, pointed by Gov. Cooney to and Alvina Varner. serve on County Farm Debt Pinochle will be played Daily Specials • Jan. 23 - 29 Committee. . . What a week, again next Sunday, Jan. 25, at Friday - Crispy Chicken Wrap • Bean Soup just one long chinook running 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Saturday - BBQ Hamburger w/ sautéed onions off the .09 precipitation Potato, Ham & Cabbage Soup Fallon County Times recorded after the snowfall two Tuesday - BBQ Chicken • Tomato Bacon Soup for all your printing needs weeks ago.

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20 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 25, 1995April 1, Randy and Donna Morris will relocate their Radio Shack business to the Lake City Shopping Center. . . For the fourth straight year the Baker speech team won first place at divisionals. . . A birthday celebration will be held Feb. 4 for Tubby, Scott and Casey Rost; Johnnie Williams will celebrate his 85th birthday Jan. 29. . . Picture; Mayor Kelly Coldwell looks on as Baker Chief of Police Randy Ketterling presents David Anderson of Baker with a laptop computer and printer. Anderson is a kidney transplant recipient and has been confined to a wheelchair. . . School District No. 50, Fertile Prairie School, has the trustee position of Norman Lang open; and two high school trustee positions - Dale Schweigert and Jerry Lang. Plevna School District No. 55 has Dale Buerkle and Marc Rieger; Baker School District No. 12 has the positions of Darryl Espeland and Steve Spriggs open.

home $4,245.47 in winnings. . . The Nine-Pin Tap Bowling Tournament held recently at the Baker Bowling Alley saw many winners. Taking the high singles event for the ladies was Mickyee Botsford with a game of 255. Winning the event with a total score of 797 was Jessie Neary. Men’s high single game was bowled by Steve Fradenburgh with 253. Winning the event was Tom Bechtold with an 855 series. . . Gerald Bremer, age 55, passed away Jan. 22. . Featured as an entertainer on the Bobby Burns program in Miles City Saturday will be Mrs. Bob Madler, who will deliver readings and poetry from the works of the Scotties poet. . . Retired Senior Volunteers have once again completed the Community Fund Drive and collected $4,834.96 in donations.

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Baker office in the Lake City Shopping Center 406-778-2801 RaeAnn will be in the Baker Office on Fridays, weather permitting

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Baker Agronomy Center Full Service Agro no my Plant Fertilizer • Crop Protection • Seed • Recommendations and farm service geared around your operation • Latest in crop management products to maximize this year’s crop potential Grower owned company helping to achieve success in the field Stop in and visit:

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Esther Pratt A funeral service for Esther Rose Pratt, 84, of Dickinson, N.D., will take place later this spring. In accordance with Esther’s wishes, cremation has taken place with Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Dickinson, N.D. Esther passed away Jan. 20, 2015 at Vibra Healthcare in Mandan, N.D. Esther Rose Harger was born Sept. 17, 1930, in Pike County, Indiana, the daughter of Dewey and Etta Golden (Bolin) Harger. She grew up and graduated high school in Pike County. After graduation, Esther married Victor Harper in Indiana. To this union three children were born: James, Jerry and Vickie. Jan. 25, 1960. Esther and Harold Pratt were married in Miles City. The couple made their home in the Baker area for many years before settling north of Dickinson. Esther enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening, quilting, an-

tique collecting, and hosting her m a n y friends and relatives into her home. Esther is survived by her husband, Harold; one son, James (Bobette) Harper of Greentown, Ind.; one daughter, Vickie (Jeff) Simons, of Houston, Tex.; daughter-inlaw, JoDee Pratt, of Baker; brothers, Harvey (Cheryl) Harger, Tom (Judy) Harger, Steven (Diane) Harger; one sister, Martha Merritt; seven grandchildren, Brian, Dan, Jill, Holly, Jennefer, Johnna, and Heidi; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Pratt. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Robert Schell Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Schell, age 82 of Lemmon, S.D., will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Lemmon. Tottie Lenerville will officiate with burial to follow in the Greenhill Cemetery in Lemmon. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. followed by a family service at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home. Robert “Bob” Schell was born Jan. 12, 1933, on the family farm near Watauga, S.D. Bob was one of seven children born to Bill and Margaret (Lorenz) Schell. The family moved north of Morristown, S.D. where Bob was raised and also worked on the family farm. It was while attending country school that he met Gracie Fike. They were married May 27, 1952, and to this union five children were born: Jesse, Bill, Sheila, Steve and Douglas. The family lived in many places during the early years. Bob worked at the Homestake Mine in Lead, S.D., the copper mine in Butte, Mont., and ran a crane for the iron yard in Billings, Mont. They finally settled down in Baker where Bob worked as a mechanic for the local Case dealer, Richard Pinnow, for more than 20 years. Following his retirement, Bob and Gracie moved to Lemmon, S.D. where he remained until his death. Bob loved to fish and camp with family and friends. He loved to dance to country music and had fond memories of barn dances when he was young. He was a member of and at-

tended the Calv a r y Lutheran Church in Lemmon where Bob and Gracie recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Bob went to be with his Lord Jan. 17, 2015 at the Sanford Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. He was 82 years old. He is survived by his wife, Gracie, Lemmon, S.D.; son Jesse (Jan) Schell, Las Vegas, Nev., son Bill (Sheryl) Schell, Cottonwood, Ariz., daughter Sheila, Commerce City, Colo., son Steve (Cheryl) Schell, Lemmon, S.D., and son Douglas (Traci) Schell, Miles City, Mont.; 12 grandchildren, Jesse Jr., Jeremy, Jason, Jennifer, Emily, Stephanie, Jeffrey, Tasha, Allen, Tara Jo, Matthew, and Mariah; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special boy, Chance Ellison; many nieces and nephews; brothers Johnny (Maralyn) and Benny Schell; two sisters, Viola Olson and Margaret Coddington. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Schell; sisters, Betty Lenerville, and Helen Fike; grandson Aaron Schell; two daughters-in-law, Annie and Faye Schell. Bob will be missed dearly by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Condolences may be sent through the website: www.evensonjensenfuneralhome.com.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer used to be the leading cause of death for women in the United States. However, in the last 40 years, the number of cases of cervical cancer and deaths resulting from it has decreased significantly. The decline is largely due to advances in early screening for precancerous cervical changes that can be treated before the cells become cancerous. Cervical cancer, when caught early, is highly treatable. Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable in most western countries due to routine screenings and a vaccine to prevent HPV (human papillomavirus) infections which when left untreated can lead to cervical cancer. HPV is an infection that is thought to be responsible for 90 percent of cervical and anal cancers, about 70 percent of vaginal and vulvar cancers, and more than 60 percent of penile cancers in the United States. Furthermore, recent studies indicate that about 70 percent of oropharynx cancers are related to HPV infections. HPV is transmitted by skin to skin contact - not through the

exchange of bodily fluids. Approximately 80 percent of all sexually active people in the United States will have had HPV by the time they are 50 years old. HPV is the most commonly sexually transmitted illness and there are more than 40 subtypes of the virus that can infect both men and women. Not all subtypes cause cancer, but vaccines are available for both males and females to prevent those that do. The following steps are the best way to prevent cervical cancer. 1. Get routine screenings as recommended by your provider. 2. Avoid tobacco use. 3. Know your body. 4. Get vaccinated. If you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment for a pap test and wellwoman exam, please call your health care provider or the health department at 406-7782824. They offer on-site exams and payment is based on income. They also accept and bill most insurances. The Gardasil vaccine is also available during scheduled immunization hours at the health department.

Extension Area calendar students Jan. 27 - Fallon County Cloverbuds Jan. 31 - 4-H Project Fun Day and Leader Training; Fallon county fruit sales begin Feb. 1 - Fallon and Carter County 4-H Market Beef possession date Feb. 5 - Carter County Cloverbuds Feb. 9 - Do-It-Herself Workshop - Baking Basics Feb. 10 - Fallon County Cloverbuds Feb. 16 - Holiday - office closed

named to RMC dean’s list Jalyn and Lexyn Walker, both of Plevna, were named to the Rocky Mountain College dean’s honor list. Students need to maintain a 3.60 to 3.99 grade point average to make the list. Jalyn and Lexyn are the daughters of Norton and Jule Walker of Plevna.

Horse racing was the name of the game at Superior Care Villa. Dandy Donkey is in the lead followed by Clyde and Appalucy! Pictured are Florence Herbst, Erna Losing, and Joan Caldwell.

Marguerite Fisher, Helen Jensen, Erna Losing, Judy Hufford, Vi Baird, and Florence Herbst of the Villa spend a fun day working on their scrapbook.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit? The EITC can help you keep more of what you earned. The EITC is available for low-tomoderate income working people. You may be eligible whether or not you have kids. The EITC assistant on the www.IRS.gov website can

help you determine if you qualify for the credit. For more information, please visit the Taxes 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 1-800666-6899.

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Arleen Graham will be celebrating her th 80 birthday on January 21st. She loves receiving cards and letters. To honor her and let her know she is loved, we are having a card shower. Birthday greetings may be sent to

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CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site

Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Steve Coxe, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists

SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages

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Practice located in Baker since 1994 Healthy Montana Kids Provider

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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 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Jan. 22. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Jan. 25. O’Fallon Men’s Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Longfellow School music room; Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Jan. 26. Lunch and Learn, Fallon Medical Complex, 12 noon - 1 p.m., FMC dining room; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, Jan. 27. 75th birthday celebration for Arnold Pinnow, 2-4 p.m., Big Game Casino & Tavern, Jan. 31. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Feb. 1. O’Fallon Men’s Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Longfellow School music room, Feb. 2. Fallon County Ambulance; 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, Feb. 3.

Chamber news By Lori Kesinger Members of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met Jan. 15 at the Baker Bowling Center for the monthly meeting. The meeting had been postponed two weeks due to the New Year holiday and winter weather. The Chamber appointed a committee to address outdated by-laws. A motion was accepted for a by-law amendment to the board of directors. The board will now consist of eight to ten members which includes the officers. Nominations were made for vacated board and officer positions. Board members are now Jade Boggs, Emily Medearis, Tammy O’Donnell, Merri Beck and Dean Wang. Officers are Trish Barth, president; Kyle Medearis, vice president; Lori Kesinger, secretary; and Karol Zachmann, treasurer. Nicole Schuler, Chamber Director, discussed the replacement of the City of Baker Christmas lights. Schuler also stated a Home and Garden Show will be held Apr. 16-17 at the Exhibit Hall. Reports were received from Bill Randash, Commission; Don Schillinger, Baker Public Schools; Karol Zachmann, Fallon Medical Complex; Lance Wedemeyer, Public Works Dept.; and Mona Madler, SMART. The next Chamber meeting will be at noon Thursday, Feb. 5.

• January 12, 2015 -January 18, 2015 - 39 Calls for service: 2 agency assists; 1 animal complaint; 5 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 criminal trespass; 2 disturbances; 2 harassments; 10 informations; 1 noise complaint; 2 public safety complaints; 2 suspicious vehicles; 6 traffic stops; 3 unlocks; 1 welfare check Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.

Kaydee Dyke, age four, and her mother, Jalynn, enjoyed a great snow day Jan. 15. The day started out with a giant snowman and soon included a whitetail buck and playful pup. As soon as they were finished, Kaydee couldn’t wait to get her brother Dylan, age one and one-half, and cousin Jacob, age one and one-half, riding them with her. Her sister Karlee, age seven had to wait until after school but was pretty excited to see a deer in her yard! Kaydee thinks the next snow day should include a Rainbow Unicorn. Their parents are Jalynn and Dalon Dyke.

H ap p y B ir th d ay January 23 Terri Arnold January 24 Caden Barth, Keith Rustad, Kelli Sebestyen, Shanay Wyrick January 25 Blake Parini, Jeff Fisher January 26 LaTonne Reetz, Nicole Benefiel, Scott Wagner January 27 Casey Rost, Jean Barnhart, Rya Ethier January 28 Caelen Rehm, Cristal Beatty, Jessica Hoenke, Terry O’Connor January 29 Taylyn Koenig, Matthew Losing, Taiklyn Wyrick

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed January 230 - February 5.

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FSA News Recently producers who purchased the 2014 NAP coverage may have received a letter regarding continuous coverage and announcing the deadline to purchase 2015 NAP coverage. This letter states that the application closing date for all crops except value loss and honey, is March 15, 2015. If you received this letter and you have perennial forage crops intended for forage and/or grazing, or fall-seed annual NAP crops, this letter provided incorrect information regarding the 2015 NAP applica-

tion closing deadline for these crops. The deadline for perennial forage crops intended for forage or grazing, and fall-seeded annual NAP crops, has passed. The deadline to apply for 2015 NAP coverage on these crops was Sept. 30, 2014. The 2015 NAP closing deadline for all springseeded NAP crops is Mar. 16, 2015. In summary, the March 16, 2015 application closing date is for spring-seeded NAP eligible crops only. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact your local FSA office.

FROM THE BENCH Justice Court • Joseph Michael Haggren, Astoria, OR, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 85/70, bond forfeited $40, ticket issued 1/1/15. • Douglas Eugene Dryer, Gillette, WY, fail to obtain trip permit by non-resident, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 1/12/15. • Martin Ignatius Fay, Colstrip, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 75/65, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 1/3/15.

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Local City and County board members Spartan Wrestling By Carleigh Irgens January 16, the Spartan wrestling team traveled to Miles City to compete in the two day Cowboy Tournament. Results are as follows. 130 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned Kreese Robinson (Har) 3:13, lost to Parker Snyder (HP) 2:45, lost to Kaleb Ripley (Laurel) 2:59, defeated Matthew Middleton (HP) 4-2, pinned Roy Russel (Butte Cent.) 1:45 132 lbs. - Keegan Kary - 3rd place - defeated Anthony James (Glen) 16-1, defeated Trey Pajimula (Bis. Cent.) 81, lost to Cole Reiner (Buffalo, WY) 4-3 (OT), defeated Tim Ellinger (Senior) 5-3, defeated Mason Misner (West) 7-1 138 lbs. - Dalton Herbst - defeated Nick Verlanic (Laurel) 17-4, lost to Trayson Marker (West) inj. default 138 lbs. - Dillon Cunningham - lost to Raif Hornswill (Williston) 17-2, lost to Austin Carothers (Skyview) :59, lost to Jacob Kotlke (Buffalo) 8-2 145 lbs. - Paul Wang - lost to Tyler Behles (Col) 7-2, lost to Hayes Meged (MC) 1:45, lost to Tristan Gradney (West) :40, defeated Wyatt Ringler (Cody) 9-0, defeated Tanner Branstetter (Laurel) 2-1 152 lbs. - Chase Huelle - de-

feated Caleb Tipton (Moorcroft) 7-4, lost to Max Miller (Skyview) 2:39, pinned Kalin Schindler (Glas) 2:31, defeated Dustin Rost (Baker) 30, defeated Matt Kale (Central) 6-5, lost to Isiah Wohfeil (HP) 11-3, lost to Clayton Tangen (Dickinson) 2:55 152 lbs. - Dustin Rost - lost to Logan Wagoner (Gillette) 2:55, lost to Chase Huelle (Baker) 3-0, lost to Kyle Cannon (Laurel) 3:56, defeated Colter Stillwagon (Butte) 2-0 160 lbs. - Andrew Craft - lost to Doug Roonery (Sid) 2:12, lost to Aaron Bell (For) 1:31, defeated Josh Sundgren (MC) 5-3 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori - lost to Joe Doney (Glas) 2:18, defeated Waylon McKay (HP) 11-2, lost to Justin Rock Above (West) 7-0, pinned Kyle Schillinger (Cir) :12, lost to Brandon Connelly (Laurel) 6-0 285 lbs. - Summit Wiman lost to Chance Yanzick (Gillette) 3:24, lost to Phil Walter (Bis. Century) 3-0, lost to Chase Lemmon (Cody) :32 285 lbs. - Jonathan Caron lost to John Medley (Central) 1:13, lost to Dakota Dubeau (Moorcroft) 8-3, pinned Josh Schmidt (HP) :56

Wrestling parents’ night Baker High School will host its annual Parents’ Night Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Baker Wrestling Pools and Duals Tournament which will be held at McGonigal Gymnasium. All parents of Spartan wrestlers and managers will be admitted to the tournament free of charge. The BHS Spartanettes pur-

chased Spartan pins for all parents of the wrestlers and managers. You may pick up your pins at the concession stand at the high school. All freshman and sophomore parents are asked to bring cookies or bars to serve at the reception following the tournament. Parents and wrestlers will be honored at this reception.

Speech and drama By Olivia Mahon The BHS speech and drama team traveled to Huntley Project to compete against other schools from the area, Jan. 17. The drama team placed third. On the drama team, Isaac and Bo Rost placed 8th for classical duo. Megan Greiff and Taiken Goerndt placed

3rd in serious solo. Jase Rost and Dustan Davis placed 4th in humorous duo. On the speech team, MaKenzy Shipstead placed 4th in MPA. Tannon Dukart placed 7th in extemp. The speech and drama team will compete at divisionals in Plentywood Jan. 24. Wish them luck. Go Spartans!

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with heavy duty laminated stock and Nikon 3-9x40 scope. Second prize - Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge shotgun with a 28” barrel and high gloss woodstock. Speaker for the Saturday evening, Feb. 14, banquet is Northern Ag Net’s Rocky Erickson with humorous sports stories and laughs. Following the banquet, dance to one of the best dance bands in the country, Sam Platt & the Kootenai Three. Contact any GATE member www.gatexpo.com or contact 406-987-3777 with any questions or for more information. There are still vendor opportunities available but they will fill quickly. Join us for an annual event that is celebrating 37 years!

Mark your calendar for Feb.13-14 for GATE! The GATE tradeshow (Glendive Agri-Trade Expo) is coming soon so be ready to take in all the activities, say hello to friends and neighbors and visit the many vendor booths. 2015 celebrates the 37th annual GATE show. An exceptional board of directors has worked hard to make this year’s tradeshow an accumulative best of the best. New technologies and innovations keep the ag industry viable and growing. As an added attraction in 2015, attend the Rangeland and Cropland weed seminars Friday, Feb. 13, from 15 p.m. These seminars will qualify attendees for three points. In addition, “Keeping the Farm in the Family” will again be presented by Thrivant Financial. GATE raffle prizes this year are: Grand prize - Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe 270 Winchester with a beautiful woodstock and a 4-16x50 scope. First prize - Ruger 77/17 Hornet

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Volunteer citizen boards are an integral part of our local government. Their primary purpose is to provide balanced advice from a citizen perspective. The activities of a board may include taking public testimony, performing research, reviewing reports, studying critical issues and making recommendations to the legislative body. These local citizens serve on the following City of Baker and Fallon County Boards: City of Baker Airport Commission: Rod Johnson Dennis Twedt and at large in conjunction with Fallon County, Roger Meggers Police Commission: Russell Newell Nancy Schillinger Angel Wyrwas Planning Board: Recommendations to Fallon County not City appointments Randy Hoenke Gary Irgens Nicole Schuler Fallon County Action for Eastern Montana: Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Public Official Pat Ehret, Low Income Representative by County appointment Gloria Askin, Private Sector: Area/Agency on Aging Advisory Council Carla Brown, Information and Assistance/State Health Insurance Program Counselor Ambulance Board: James Lunde Steve Stanhope Peggy Bagley-Smith Michael Reddick Edwina “Teddy” Stoddard Airport Commission: Dale Hinton John Tronstad Appointees at large by both City & County: Mark Jacobson, City Roger Meggers, County Baker Municipal Airport Board of Adjustment: Roy Rost, Soil Cons. Rep. Mary Lee Dietz Andy Hepperle F.P. “Pat” Hanley Randy Hoenke, City member Nicole Schuler, City member Gary Irgens, City member Michele Gray, Plevna member Steve Baldwin, Commissioner Baker Municipal Airport

Randy Hoenke Bill Hall Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District (Stanhope Area): Casey Rost Larry Pickett Bill Whitney John Hecker Laurie Pankratz Lora Heyen, County Appointed Jean Rost, Secretary Fallon County Health Insurance Committee: Deb Ranum, Commissioner William Randash, Commissioner Steve Baldwin, Commissioner Alba Higgins Selena Nelson Debbie Wyrick Fallon County Rural Fire Chief: Tom Muckle Fallon County Shooting Range Board: Mike Kirschten, President Gary Gorder, Vice President Dave Kono Bill Kesinger Lake Advisory Board: Donald Wood Joe Janz Gene Kringstad Ex Officio Board Members Dale Butori, Fallon County Weed Supervisor Roger Meggers, Airport Manager/Chemical Sprayer Lakeview Country Club: Marisa Packineau, Club Manager Eric Kary, Course Manager Mike Gentilini, President Matt Mettler, Vice President Chad Shepherd Casey O’Donnell Jeff Greenlee Trish Barth Commissioner Meetings: Eric Kary, Mike Gentilini, Matt Mettler, Trish Barth Cart Path Committee: Dale Newell, Kevin Newell, John Beach, Jeff Greenlee Greens Committee: Rich Menger, Gye Varner, Mike Griffith, Ernie Scheetz, Kevin Newell, Mike Lohof Internal Committee: Jeff Greenlee, John Beach, Rich Menger Tournament and Special Events Committee: Jason Coulter, Ernie Scheetz, Rich Menger, Mike Griffith Lacee Janz, Gye Varner, Eric Kary, Klint Flint Library Board: LaTonne Reetz Brenda Johnson

Joey Bechtold Janet Townsend Mark V. Jacobsen Soil Conservation District: Keith Rustad, Chairman Quentin Burdick Roddy V. Rost Fred Houzvicka Dirk O’Connor Roy Rost - appointed by City of Baker Wayne Mangold - Appointed by Town of Plevna Health Board Representatives: Currently being re-organized. Museum Board: J.C. Stanhope Curt Williams Greg Gunderson Kenneth Griffith Reinhard Barth Planning Board: Roy Rost, Soil Cons. Rep. Mary Lee Dietz Andy Hepperle Randy Hoenke, City member Nicole Schuler, City member Gary Irgens, City member F.P. “Pat” Hanley Michelle Gray, Plevna member Steve Baldwin, Commissioner Plevna Volunteer Fire District: Gary Lang Marc Rieger Missy Thielen Donald MacKay Bob Gray Plevna TV: Wayne L. Mangold Chuck Lee Judy Gunderson Safety Committee: Currently being re-organized. Manager is Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager. Salary Commission: Tax Paying Citizens: Peggy Hagadone Elected Officials: Jeraldine Newell, Clerk of Court Brenda J. Wood, Clerk & Recorder County Attorney: Darcy Wassmann County Commissioners: Deb Ranum, Bill Randash, Steve Baldwin Tax Appeal Board: Kevin Dukart Tammy O’Donnell Tri-County Alcohol and Addictive Disease Board: Deb Ranum, Commissioner Weed Board: Randy Wolenetz Dick Malcom Doug Bruha Dana Buerkle Steve Gonsioroski

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Baker Public Schools is seeking a full-time SK6 Librarian/Technology Paraprofessional to begin work in early February. Wages will begin at $15.27/hr. or higher and will include full individual health insurance plus other benefits. Technology skills include keyboarding, & essential computer operational skills in grades K-2. Some additional supervisory duties will also be assigned.

Notice is hereby given that on May 5, 2015 trustee positions are open for the election of the Baker and Plevna Rural Fire Districts. Open trustee positions are:

Interviews will be held in late January and if hired, the applicant must pass the state background check. Applications will close on January 26th at 4:00 p.m. Contact Don Schillinger or Jen Mettler at 406-778-3329 or Dave Mahon at 406-778-2022 for applications or to answer questions about the position. Baker Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF CLERKS & RECORDERS $1000 SCHOLARSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE

The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an IN STATE SCHOOL. The last day of acceptance of applications is March 16, 2015. Application forms are now available at the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Baker, or the Guidance Counselors at the Baker and Plevna High Schools. Application forms must be received by the Clerk and Recorder, no later than March 16, 2015 and will be judged on the basis of need, scholar, and school and civic involvement. The winner and alternate will be notified after May 1, 2015 and the scholarship will be given directly to the school of the student’s choice after the student has been accepted by the school.

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Zoning Commission: Same members as airport commission Baker Rural Fire District: Dennis E. Koenig Vern (Turk) Stark David Meccage Richard M. Chester Larry Singer Baker TV: Pat Hanley Chuck Lee Judy Gunderson Cemetery Board: Tom Muckle Judy Gunderson Jon Stevenson Council on Aging: Arnold Duneman Nikki Verke Alice Kay Schweigert Esther Wetzel Bea Barkley Maurice Tunby Betty Mueller Judy Gunderson Robert Boggs Alice Rose Straub LaVerne Schell County Health Board: William Randash, Commissioner Clayton Hornung, Mayor Trent Harbaugh Don Schillinger Darryl Espeland, Health Officer Rich Menger, Ex Officio Kim Cuppy, Advisory only Other members pending S.M.A.R.T.: Karol Zachmann, President Norton Walker, V. President Traci Bruha, Secretary/Treasurer Kayla Henson Mary Grube Gene Kringstad William Randash, Commissioner, Ex Officio Mona Madler, Director Eastern Montana Economic Development Authority Commissioners: Steve Zachmann, Chairman Brandon Schmidt Norton Walker Vaughn Zenko Mona Madler, Director Fair Board: Courtney Dietz Wanda Pinnow Pat Ehret Jerrid Geving Lani Debuhr Elin Westover, Ex Officio Member Fallon County North Baker Water and/or Sewer District: Bruce Moore, President Wayne Sander Kenny Griffith

With questions feel free to contact Brenda J. Wood by mail at PO Box 846Baker, MT 59313; the office at 10 West Fallon Avenue-Baker, MT 59313 or phone 778-8182.

Baker Rural Fire District Larry Singer (3-year term)

Plevna Rural Fire District Robert Gray (3-year term)

Donald MacKay (3-year term)

First day to file was December 29, 2014. Last day to file is February 19, 2015 Petitions must be submitted to the Clerk & Recorder/Superintendent of Schools no later than February 12, 2015. DATED this 20th day of January, 2015. Brenda J. Wood, Election Administrator Fallon County MNAXLP

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015

Norovirus on the rise in Montana

The fourth grade class with their posters. Jaeda Paul - “Don’t tire, STOP the fire!”; Jaiden Dulin - “Stop the fire, because you are not a liar!”; Nic Buerkle - “Never doubt, put it out!”; Wyatt Isaacs - “Don’t go out until it’s out!”; and Ruilin Li ”Steve don’t leave!”

Keep Montana Green Contest By Nicole Allerdings Mrs. Isaacs’ fourth grade class participated in an art contest provided by the Keep Montana Green Association. The theme of the contest was “Think Before You Burn”. Each student created a poster portraying the importance of

safety, prevention, and conservation when dealing with wildland fires. The students’ submitted artwork will be judged regionally by the six Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Land Offices. The first three places will re-

ceive ribbons and their artwork will advance to the statewide competition. Top winners at the state level will receive monetary awards. The fourth grade students enjoyed showcasing their unique slogans about fire safety on their colorful posters.

JV girls basketball Plevna vs.Wibaux - Jan. 6 Plevna 15 Wibaux 53 Nicole Allerdings 4 points, Laylah Dulin 4 points, Courtney Tudor 4 points, Jessica Paul 2 points, Bethanie Webb 1 point.

Courtney Tudor passing the ball.

Plevna vs. Broadus - Jan. 10 Plevna 13 Broadus 55 Laylah Dulin 7 points, Nicole Allerdings 4 points, Jessica Paul 2 points.

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is reporting multiple outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, primarily norovirus, prompting state health officials to issue advice on steps everyone can take to stay healthy this winter. “Norovirus is easily spread, but there’s easy ways to limit further outbreaks by following basic prevention tips, such as proper hand washing with soap and water several times a day,” said DPHHS director Richard Opper. “this is the most effective way to protect yourself and others against norovirus.” Noroviruses are the most common of the viruses that cause gastroenteritis. The usual symptoms of gastroenteritis include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. There is no specific treatment for this illness and most individuals recover in one to three days. The illness can last longer and be more severe in young children, older persons, or persons who have other health conditions. Since October 2014, eleven diarrheal illness outbreaks have sickened nearly 300 people throughout Montana and caused eleven hospital-

izations. Traditionally, the month of January is when most of these outbreaks usually occur in Montana. Most of the outbreaks have occurred in assisted living and nursing homes, in addition to outbreaks in the community setting as well. “Diarrheal illnesses are usually transmitted by ingesting a contaminated product or touching a contaminated object, which could simply be shaking hands or using shared restrooms,” says DPHHS epidemiologist Dana Fejes. Norovirus and other related illnesses can best be prevented by following these prevention tips. • Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom or changing diapers and always before eating or preparing food. Alcoholbased hand sanitizers are not a substitute for washing with soap and water. • Take care in the kitchen:

Carefully wash fruits and vegetables, and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating them. • Do not prepare food while ill: People who are ill with diarrhea should not prepare food for others while they have symptoms and for three days after they recover from their illness. • Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces: After an episode of illness, such as vomiting or diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces by using a bleach-based household cleaner as directed by the product label. • Wash laundry thoroughly: Immediately remove clothing or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or fecal matter and wash with detergent at the maximum lengthy available cycle. • Stay home when you are ill: Avoid close contact to others while you are ill with diarrhea. More information is available at http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/

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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. 28: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Feb. 25: Regular Sale w/ Feeder Calf Sale & Wed., Feb. 4: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Cedarflo Angus Bull Sale Featuring REPL HFRS Wed., Mar. 4: Regular Sale w/ Feeder Calf & Wed., Feb. 11: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Gaaskjolen Angus & Hybrid Bull Sale Wed., Feb. 18: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Mar. 11: Regualar Sale w/ Feeder Calf & Blaine & Cassie Mollman Bull Sale

Mr. Mangold assists Thomas Lougee as he rides the hovercraft the eighth grade class used to learn about friction. Jessica Paul is providing the air for the hovercraft.

Eighth grade science hovercraft By Colter Peterson The eighth grade class, with the help of Mr. Mangold, used a hovercraft in science class that was built by a previous physics class. They were studying the science of fluid friction. The hose of a shop vac fit in a hole in a

large plywood circle and filled the plastic surrounding it up with air. Some air escaped out the holes in the plastic and lifted the hovercraft off the ground. The eighth grade students were able to ride the hovercraft and then gave some of

the elementary students a chance to ride it. The kids were amazed and had a blast riding the unique hovercraft. The eighth grade class used their knowledge of friction to demonstrate an interesting project and had fun in the process.

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Birthday boy Max Moore turned one year old Dec. 22. He had an Olaf birthday party with his sister Locklyn. He enjoys singing and dancing, playing with cars and balls, and destructing his sisters’ toys.

His parents are Neil and Ashlee Moore; grandparents are Lee and Linda Moore and Pat and Tammy O’Donnell; and great-grandparents are Gordon and Sharon Rustad, all of Baker.

Birthday girl Locklyn Moore turned three years old Dec. 28. She had a Frozen birthday party with her brother Max. She enjoys preschool, tumbling, music and crafts. Her parents are Neil and Ashlee Moore; grandparents are Lee and Linda Moore and Pat and Tammy O’Donnell; and great-grandparents are Gordon and Sharon Rustad, all of Baker.

Birthday boy Kordell Bruha celebrated his sixth birthday Jan. 15 with a few of his friends, Grandma and Grandpa Hornung of Baker, and Mom and Dad, Tammy and Don Bruha of Buffalo, SD. They enjoyed a cowboy birthday party with cowboy races, pin the tail on the horse, and cowboy bingo along with pizza and cake.

Farm Bill allows early termination for certain CRP contracts Montana FSA reminds producers that as of Aug. 6, producers with acres under contract through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can apply for early contract termination, as required by the 2014 Farm bill. The deadline to request early CRP contract termination is Jan. 30, 2015. The effective date for early termination is no earlier than Oct. 1, 2014. The CRP contract must be in effect for at least five years and other conditions must be met. The 2014 Farm bill identifies ten exceptions whereby land will not be eligible for the early-out provisions. For a complete list of these exceptions, please view the program fact sheet online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/crp_opt_ou t_fact_sht.pdf. Once a CRP contract termination request is approved by the FSA County Committee, the decision cannot be reversed and the contract cannot be reinstated. Producers must meet conservation compliance provisions for all land that will be returned to production. For more information on or to determine eligibility for early termination of existing CRP contracts, please contact your local FSA office. For local FSA Service Center contact information, please visit: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov /locator/app.

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Continued from last week December 19 -- The second winner of the Be A Winner! Shop In Baker! promotion was Rose Sampson. . . Commissioner Steve Baldwin and Roger Meggers, Baker Air Service owner, braved icy roads to Helena Dec. 15 to meet with Governor Steve Bullock, MT DOT Director Mike Tooley and MT Aeronautics Director Debbie Alke. They went to discuss the proposed expansion of the Powder River Training Complex military operating area across a four state region. . . An open house to honor Fallon County Attorney Albert Batterman for his 14 years of service will be held Dec. 23. . . The streets in Baker were lined with people for the annual Parade of Lights Dec. 10. The temperature during the day reached a high of 55 degrees and by starting time it was 34 degrees. Eleven organizations were involved in creating the Parade of Lights. . . This issue of the Fallon County Times contains letters to Santa, pictures with Santa, Christmas drawings from school children, poems and stories. December 26 -- Beginning with the first issue of the new year, the Fallon County Times will return to the broadsheet format - characterized by long vertical pages. . . Arlene Singer, Fallon County Public Health administrative assistant, left her post Dec. 23, marking the end of a 23 year tenure. Singer started parttime in the fall of 1991 filling in between the Health Department and the Extension Office. . . Norman Rice, a retired 76 year old who had spent the

last 40 years in ministry in Denver, moved to Marmarth in 2013. He is restoring the old Marmarth Bible Church, one board at a time, and held the first church service in October of 2013. . . . St. John’s CCD Youth Group collected 320 pounds of food for the annual Christmas Food Drive. . . . Quality Transportation was recently awarded the 2014 Distinguished Service Award for Contributions to Business Education. Quality Transportation was selected over other nominees across the state for their past contributions for the Montana Region 7 BPA Conference held the past four years in Baker. Deaths: John “Jack” Green, 80, Oct. 1, 2013 Pearl Hanley, 89, Jan. 2 Mary Frances Ledo, 81, Jan. 2 Gordon Richmond, 89, Jan, 7 Betty Wiseman Beniger, 86, Jan. 17 Victoria Gonsioroski, 70, Jan. 21 Duane Rindy, 90, Jan. 23 Donald Beach, 60, Jan. 28 Hazel Schettler Schell, 81, Jan. 30 Bonnie Sagissor, 78, Feb. 3 Jeanne Wallace, 86, Feb. 5 Rod Cooper, 72, Feb. 7 Della Brockel, 77, Feb. 7 Linda Thompson, 66, Feb. 12 Bernadine Ihly, 84, Feb. 13 Charlotte Bergstrom, 83, Feb. 15 Edith Crippen, 93, Feb. 15 George Dietz, 82, Feb. 23 Charles Heal, 79, Feb. 23 Edward Gonsioroski, 94, Mar. 5 Charles Vanhoozier, 85, Mar. 7 Phyllis J. Ennis, 97, Mar. 11 Randy Joe Dietz, 64, Mar. 16 Dick Molstad, 84, Mar. 24 Alfred Ackerman, 62, Mar. 27

Call Today for a Free Estimate! WE DO REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! Ella Householder, 81, Apr. 6 Gladys Cox, 92, Apr. 7 Harold Jenrich, 84, Apr. 18 Darwin Maxwell, 48, May 5 Rosa Rittberger, 98, May 9 Doris Masa, 84, May 9 Ben Howe, May 22 Mary Sterns, 75, June 3 Joseph Reynolds, 41, June 9 Helen Mathiason, 92, June 10 Wallace Erickson, 68, June 14 Victor Begger, 73, June 25 Bonita Larson, 86, June 28 Ruth Bronson, 88, June 30 Richard Kruger, 66, July 5 Edna Straub, 79, July 8 Fred Koch, 81, July 18 Robert Riley, 83, July 19 Paul Schliesman, 88, Aug. 2 Dorothy Madler, 80, Aug. 6 Eddie Bruha, 86, Aug. 11 Donald Wager, 66, Aug. 19 Dennis Bowmer, 79, Aug. 23 Renee McLaughlin, 46, Aug. 27 Robert Alexander, 91, Aug. 28 Rhoda Strait, 48, Aug. 30 Jacklyn Gilman, 73, Aug. 30 William Wear, 67, Sept. 2 Jack Hanley, 96, Sept. 16 Esther Murphy, 80, Sept. 23 Charles Oster, 82, Sept. 23 Mathias Thielen, 84, Sept. 27 Thomas Shishkowsky, 91, Sept. 30 Arthur Schuetzle, 90, Oct. 12 Daniel Eshleman, 83, Oct. 13 Evelyn Lecoe, 91, Oct. 14 Russel Householder, 95, Nov. 4 Avonnee Shipstead, 64, Nov. 13 Helen Fisher, 86, Nov. 20 Florence Wiseman, 97, Dec. 7 Lily Adolph, 91, Dec. 7 ElRoy Martin, 78, Dec. 8 Floyd Roadifer, 84, Dec. 8 Loretta Dapkiewicz, 60, Dec. 12 Nancy Holly, 95, Dec. 13 Charles Guyer, 87, Dec. 14 Arlene “Faye” Napton, 88 Marjorie Sonsalla, 93, Dec. 17 Gayle Harpster,71, Dec. 22

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8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners proceedings August 11, 2014 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members. 10:00 AM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 10:00 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Road/Bridge/Shop Report Crusher-Started using oil (about four gallons per day); going to try replacing the turbo first. The crusher has 4500 hours on the meter as of this time. Need to decide if the Commission wants to replace the engine or quit crushing. Feel it would cost $20,000.00 to replace engine (long block). Discussed placing the conveyor in the County auction or sealed bid, as it is new. Bobby stated he would rather not crush anymore as he does not feel it is a savings to the County. Pinnow Pit-Bobby feels it is getting closer to being completed but the County has until October 1, 2020 to complete and reclaim the pit. Stage-Discussed the stage for the fairgrounds. It is felt the stage is now too large to pull with the existing tractor. Mower-The fairgrounds has one mower that is down but they are mowing with another one. Road Mowers-The Road Department mowers are ready to go with the exception of the newest mower. Repairs-Truck 196-Replacing the clutch in truck 196. Landfill Dozer-John Deere wants an oil sample so will need to service. Landfill Scraper-Need new tires for the scraper. 10:35 AM-Don Buerkle, Fair Board Chairman, joined to discuss the stage. Old stage-The old stage will be used Friday night. New Stage-Thankfully the new stage will be pulled by a tractor donated by Horizon

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Implement of Miles City. The stage is almost finished; Baker Metal will finish steps. The stage pulls good, turning is the issue. Don will make a test run with the tractor. Don left the conversation. Sage Trail-This road has been smoothed out. Bobby will remove the signs. Latigo Trail-Have received complaints this road is dusty. 10:55 PM Joe Janz joined Fletcher Creek Bridge-The Commission reviewed this bridge. Zupanik’s cattle guard-They will need to contact Bobby because they have to purchase the cattle guard. John Beach cattle guard-Cattle guard may need to be cleaned as the cattle get out (old Cretsinger place). Bridge-The Bridge on State land on road to Steffes’ was discussed in great detail. No decision. Cattle guards-Bobby stated the cattle guards are not holding up to the pipeline traffic. Road Haul Agreement-Hiland still does not have a road haul agreement with Fallon County. The gentleman that went with Bobby to drive the roads Hiland plans to use did not feel they would overlap with the other oil companies. 11:30 AM PM Joe JanzSouth Sandstone Project FWP-The Region 7 Manager for FWP (Kenneth M. Backes) stated the 124 permit for the South Sandstone project is not necessary. However, FWP also has authorization to review project applications regarding MT DEQ 318 Law. FWP waived the 318 permit but recommended implementation of conditions. Joe will contact Jason Senn, FWP, on the project at South Sandstone. Joe will ask them to wait until after Labor Day holiday to start unless the contractor can get one side completed before the holiday. SAFETY INVESTIGATOR/ASSISTANT-Joe Janz submitted his resignation from this position. 11:30 AM-Mona Madler-

SMART-Unable to attend the scheduled meeting this afternoon. Letter of Support-Commission signed a Letter of Support, for a housing blight grant, Mona had prepared; (Planning Grant through DNRC). Economic Development District/Urban Renewal Tax Increment District-Mona discussed the Tax Increment District for the core area of Baker and would like to include the 6th Street project into the district. Budget time-Mona would like to ask for the Commission’s continued support with SMART funding. Veteran’s Memorial-Commissioner Ranum discussed the Veteran’s Memorial being turned back to the County as Drury Phebus is concerned about the continued upkeep, etc. 11:45 PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon Recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Ran-

dash and Steve Baldwin, members. 1:30 PM-Kodie Olsen, Little Beaver Soil Conservation District Vehicle Use- LBSCD used to have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NRCS for the use of vehicles; NRCS has shut that down so is wondering what the county could do for her since the LBSCD is a County Board. The County will visit with the County Attorney and Insurance. Commissioner Baldwin discussed maintenance of vehicles as well. Kodie stated when she plants trees, she does that as a contractor. Kodie left the meeting. 1:45 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Insurance Vehicle use by County BoardDebbie was consulted by the Commission; Debbie stated in regard to use of County vehicle by a County Board; this is not the County’s practice and feel it is not in the County’s best interest. If a County employee were to be driving the vehicle with the board member, or other individual(s), in the vehicle would be the best case scenario. The Commission will contact the County Attorney as well and will let Kodie know what they find out. 2:15 PM BUSINESS AS

NEEDED/DEPARTMENT HEADS/CLOSED SESSIONS/REVIEW BUDGETS/FOLDER REVIEW Human Resource PositionThe Commission feels we are ready to advertise. Elin Westover, Extension Agent Commission asked Elin to meet to discuss the Extension secretary assisting in the Planning Department. Elin stated she was not interested in doing that at this time. MINUTES/REPORTS/FLYERS The Commission reviewed and/or approved the following: Baker Rural Fire District Minutes-August 7, 2014-Warrants were written in the amount of $58,653.29 Stevenson Design Field Report-August 6, 2014-Sheriff Addition Stevenson Design Construction Meeting Report-August 6, 2014-Sheriff Addition Stevenson Design Construction Meeting Report-August 6, 2014-Dispatch Addition JOURNALS The Commission reviewed and approved the following Journals: #653-FY2014 Weed Inventory adjustments

#654-Move claims from WIC to Public Health MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Sands Oil Company-June, 2014 Oil and Gas Royalty$229.11 MISCELLANEOUS Letter of Support – The letter was written to DNRC regarding working with our local Economic Development Authority to seek a Planning Grant. The grant would be to address developers concerns about the potential environmental risks associated with new development on the highest priority properties. This would help in the effort to address the housing shortages in the County as well. Courthouse Windows-The Commission received information from Stevenson Design regarding window types for the Courthouse. Stevenson Design recommended Pella Impervia fiberglass windows similar to those installed in the gym at Longfellow School. No decisions at this time. 3:00 PM MONA MADLER Met earlier today due to a timing conflict. DISTRICT MEETING The Commission will attend the District meeting in Miles City The, PAGE meeting SEEtomorrow. COMMISSION 10

THE FALLON COUNTY COMMISSION CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR BOARD MEMBERS For the Following Boards

LIBRARY BOARD (1) 3.5 YEAR TERM PLANNING BOARD (1) 1.5 YEAR TERM TAX APPEAL BOARD (1) 1.5 YEAR TERM Please submit a letter of interest to the Fallon County Commission, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or deliver to 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT by Feb. 4, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Members will be appointed Feb. 4, 2015 at 2:00 PM. For further information please call the Clerk and Recorder at 406-778-8182. MNAXLP

EQUITY CO-OP ASSOCIATION Baker, MT (406) 778-2226 equityassn@midrivers.com At Equity Co-Op, we are commited to serve our community and local economy. We would like to thank everyone for your dedicated support of your local Co-Op.

Please come talk to us about all your Farming/Ranching needs. Now accepting wheat and discussing forward contracts for peas. Great Deals on Salt, Tubs, Mineral, Bulk and Bag Feeds! We also have lots of Wheat Screenings available!

Twine and Net Wrap Pre-Order Promotion! Our twine and net wrap pre-order promotion is going now until March 1st, 2015. Don’t Miss It! Come by and talk with our manager.

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LEGALS ____________________________ PLEVNA SCHOOL DISTRICT #55 TRUSTEE VACANCY Plevna School District #55 has a trustee vacancy. Any person interested in the position and who lives within Plevna School District #55 may contact the Plevna School Office at 406-772-5666 for an application. The term expires in May 2015. The Plevna trustees will review the applications and appoint a new trustee at the regularly scheduled board meeting, February 10, 2015. According to statute, the position must be filled by March 14, 2015. 4-6c ____________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND NOTICE OF OUR PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is Hereby given by Kevin P. Heaney of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA), together with the public sale of the personal property hereinafter described pursuant to Section 30-9A-614 of the Montana Uniform Commercial Code. The following information is provided: The name of the grantors, original trustee, the beneficiary in the Deed of Trust, any successor in interest to the beneficiary or grantors, any successor trustee, and the present record owner is/are: Grantors: Jay Grigsby and Tempa Grigsby (“Grantors”), PO Box 954, Baker, Montana 59313 Original Trustee: Russell L. Culver Successor Trustee: Kevin P. Heaney, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: The Bank of Baker

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owners of Real Property: Jay Grigsby and Tempa Grigsby The description of the real property covered by the Deed of Trust is the real property and its appurtenances in Fallon County, Montana, more particularly described as follows (the “Real Property”): Lot Three (3), Block Eight (8), Lakeside Addition to the City of Baker, Fallon County, MT according to the official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder. Recording Data: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Fallon County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated March 14, 2007, and recorded March 26, 2007, in Book 86, Page 0336, as Document No. 87943, records of Fallon County, Montana; and Substitution of Trustee dated November 3, 2014, and recorded November 5, 2014, in Book 187, Page 355, as Document No. 099500, records of Fallon County, Montana. Personal Property Subject to Sale: This Notice is also being sent to notify Jay and Tempa Grigsby that the Bank of Baker will sell the following described collateral together with the Real Property at the same public sale in accordance with the provisions set forth below (the “Personal Property Collateral”): 1983 Gallatin Mobile Home, VIN # CH5373 The default for which the foreclosure is made is: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $570.12 due under the Promissory Note dated March 14, 2007, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The borrower is due for the August 5, 2013 payment and for each subsequent monthly

payment. The sums owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust and the personal property collateral as of November 17, 2014, are: Principal: $25,320.72 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 6.25%. As of November 17, 2014 the interest balance is $944.64 and interest accrues at the rate of $4.33574 per day. Late fees: $760.00 The Bank anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the Real Property and the Personal Property Collateral, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Bank, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust and the Personal Property Collateral. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. The Trustee, at the direction of the bank, hereby elects to sell the real property and personal property collateral together collectively in a single sale at public auction to the highest bidder to satisfy the aforesaid obligations. The date, time, place and terms of sale are: Date: May 5, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Fallon County Courthouse, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313. Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Bank of Baker, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The con-

veyance of the Real and Personal Property will be made to the high bidder by Trustee’s Deed and UCC Transfer Certificate. The Personal Property Collateral will be sold together with the Real Property. Accounting and Additional Information: Jay and Tempa Grigsby are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust and Personal Property Collateral. Jay and Tempa Grigsby may request an accounting, at no charge, by contacting Kevin P. Heaney, P.O. Box 2529, Billings, MT 59101-1288, telephone no. (406) 252-3441. If Jay or Tempa Grigsby need more information about the sale or have any inquiry regarding redeeming the Personal Property Collateral, please call Kevin P. Heaney, P.O. Box 2529, Billings, MT 59101-1288, telephone no. (406) 252-3441. Non-Waiver: Nothing contained in this notice shall be interpreted to limit or impair the right of the Bank to pursue all other collateral securing the Grantor’s unpaid indebtedness. Dated this 15th day of December, 2014. /s/ Kevin P. Heaney KEVIN P. HEANEY Trustee STATE OF MONTANA

) :ss County of Yellowstone ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on 15th December, 2014, by Kevin P. Heaney, as Trustee. /s/ Christie J. Halvorson Printed Name: Christie J. Halvorson Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires: June 25, 2018 [NOTARY SEAL] File No.: 13-166-149 4-6c

____________________________ NOTICE Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2015 Montana/Dakota Regional Telephone Directory. Lifeline provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce monthly service charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers. Link up provides Federal

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Universal Service support to reduce service connection and line extension charges paid by qualifying lowincome residential customers residing on Tribal Lands. Eligibility standards for the above programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission and state commissions. Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406-778-2812 or 1-800-452-2288 for further information. 4c

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City tomorrow. The meeting starts at 10:00 AM and will be held at the Town and Country Club. 4:35 PM Commissioner Ranum was excused for the day. 4:45 PM - Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor Gravel/Scoria Pits-Dale discussed various pits within the County and the weed plans that have to be considered for each pit. Chemical-The Commission discussed purchasing large amounts of chemical in the fall/winter months. Dale stated they are informed of price increases and if a chemical may be in short supply for the next year. If Dale can save the County money on purchasing during this time of year he will do so and if an effective chemical is in demand and supplies may be short, he will make those purchases based on that as well. Discussed chemicals freezing during the winter months. Dale stated yes some chemicals can freeze, i.e. Tordon can freeze but it does not lose its effectiveness. Other chemicals do not freeze and on the other side of things some break down in the sun within minutes. ADJOURN Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. Motion carried. ADJOURN s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson

Relay For Life kicking off season Submitted by Alyson Murnion, American Cancer Society

Billings - The planning process for the Fallon County Relay For Life event has already begun. The committee is hard at work making the annual Relay one to remember. The theme for this year’s event is “Calling All Angels”. We know there are many angels among us as caregivers, friends, families, and volunteers so please join Fallon County and the American Cancer Society as we Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back. The 2014 Relay For Life of Fallon County raised $81,422.40. The money raised by Fallon County funds programs and services available to cancer patients and their families as well as lifesaving research grants. In 2014 alone the American Cancer Society served over 17 patients, providing over 52 free hotel rooms, and three wigs to those fighting cancer in Fallon County and surrounding areas. Along with local programs and services, the American Cancer Society is the largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research. The committee would like to invite the community to join us Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Longfellow Gym, 115 Lincoln Ave., Baker, ATTEST for the kickoff event. We s/Brenda J. Wood, will have soups and Clerk and Recorder MNAXLP desserts as well as Lions

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Club bingo from 1:00-2:30 p.m. The doors open at 10 a.m. and all are welcome. We will have music by the Rock Jocks and door prizes. Teams and individuals will also have the op-

portunity to get signed up for the Relay For Life event on July 17, 2015. Because of communities like Fallon County, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent

decline in cancer death rates in the United States since 1991. Thanks in part to Relay For Life, nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided

it will celebrate birthdays this year. Anyone interested in joining the committee or starting a team is encouraged to contact Alyson Murnion at 406-373-8489 or alyson.murnion@cancer.org.

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NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Jan. 25, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 4c __________________________ NOTICE: Vendor Show, Sunday, January 25, 2015, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Baker Senior Center. Many vendors to shop from! 4p __________________________ NOTICE: FMC will be offering C.N.A. classes beginning Monday, February 16, 2015, through February 27, 2015. Classes will be held weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to 6. The price of the class is $200 which includes the State Test fee. Fee reimbursed upon hire. Books will be distributed when the $200 fee is paid. A planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. in the Care Plan Office located in the Long Term Care. Contact Michelle Smith at 406-778-5188 for additional information or questions. 3-5c

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 SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Green sofa, La-Z-Boy brand, asking $200. Please call 406-778-3458. 4p

FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bdrm., one and one-half bath mobile home, natural gas. $850 month, water, sewer, trash included. 406-778-2250 or 406-978-4264. 4-5c ____________________________ FOR RENT: Two bedroom apartment. No smoking, no pets. All utilities paid including cable. $950/month + deposit of $950. Call 970-219-5149. 4-5p __________________________ FOR RENT: 2010 two bedroom trailer. $750/month. Call 406978-2514. 51tfc

HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Ekalaka Public Schools is accepting applications for the following full time position: maintenance worker. Minimum duties include the maintenance of buildings (examples include ventilation systems, boilers, generators, lighting, etc.) and grounds (including snow removal, mowing, trim-

ming, etc.). This person must hold or be able to obtain a boiler’s license in a timely fashion (training can be provided). The position includes health insurance, retirement program, vacation and sick leave days. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For applications and/or additional information, please contact Allison Hardin, Superintendent, PO Box 458, Ekalaka, MT 59324. Email: allisonh@ekalaka.k12.mt.us. 4-5c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Live-in caregiver. Room and board provided. Please contact 406-978-3080. 4-5c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/1/15 - 12/15/15, Steven Heger, Underwood, ND. Two temp jobs. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop raising duties. Plant, cultivate crops using tractor drawn machinery. Set up and operate irrigation equip, lift up to 50 lbs. Apply fertilizer/pesticides. Operate, repair farm implements. Haul grain to market. Clean MVR, three mo exp, driver’s license, English required, $16/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393342. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/1/15 - 12/31/15, E&B Johnson’s Farm, Turtle Lake, ND. One temp job. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop duties. Field ready implements/equipment/trucks. Maintain flood/sprinkler irrigation. Harvest crops using tractor drawn machinery. Operate, repair farm equip. Haul grain to market. General farm maintenance. English, three mo exp, clean MVR, employment ref, driver’s license required, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work, guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393325. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/15/15 - 12/31/15, Fegley Farm, Berthold, ND. One temp job. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop raising duties. Field ready implements/equip. Harvest, plant, cultivate crops using tractor drawn machinery. Operate, repair, farm equip. Haul grain. Employment ref, three mo exp, driver’s license, English required, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools, equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393910. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/1/15 - 12/15/15, Brown Harvesting, Devils Lake, ND. Ten temp jobs. Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in ND/TX/OK/KS/CO/SD. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors and weight of cutting head. Change cutting head for crop. Drive truck to transport produce to storage area. Drive truck to haul

harvesting machines b/w work sites. Service machinery/make infield repairs. $10.35/hr-$3,000/mo plus R&B, depending on location, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393383. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/9/15 - 12/5/15, Blake Bockwoldt, LaMoure, ND. One temp job. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop raising duties. Field ready implements. Harvest, plant, cultivate, spray crops using tractor drawn machinery. Operate, repair farm equip. Haul crops to market. Three mo exp, clean MVR, employment ref, driver’s license, English required, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393333. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/1/15 -11/30/15, Meidinger Farms, Zeeland, ND. One temp job. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop raising duties. Plant, cultivate crops using tractor drawn machinery. Operate, repair farm implements. haul grain to market. Clean MVR, three mo exp, employment ref, driver’s license, English required, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393352. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 2/28/15 - 12/15/15, Kinzler Rocking K Farm, Monango, ND. Three temp jobs. Cultivate, harrow, fertilize, plant, spray, harvest crops. Operate, repair farm equip. Transport seed, fertilizer, water, chemicals for planting/spraying. Haul crops to storage. Employment ref, three mo exp, driver’s license, English required, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393360. 4p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Ag Partners LLC is looking for a part-time truck driver. Seasonal duties will begin April 1 and run until July with time being contingent on weather. Long spring hours with plenty of overtime. Must be able to pass a drug test, and have current CDL. Various duties include some heavy lifting, but mostly driving truck to the fields from the plant facility. Knowledge of Fallon County is a plus. Please feel free to call Parker Murnion at 406-7782929. 4-5c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: After school program assistant. After school until 5:30 p.m. most school days. A complete job description and applications are available at the City of Baker Office at 10 W. Fallon or call 406-778-3152. 3-4c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of Substitute Public Transportation Bus Driver. This position transports individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, or income, primarily within the Baker city limits from one location to another while providing a high level of customer service and assistance as needed. This position delivers meals as part of the Home Delivered Meal Program. A high school diploma or equivalent, valid Montana Driver’s License and demonstrated safe driving history are required. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a preemployment drug and alcohol test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle background check. Upon employment, this position is subject to random, on-

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going drug and alcohol testing. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, January 30, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 3-5c

MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time laborer and weigh master at the Coral Creek Landfill. This position performs extensive outside manual labor in maintaining the landfill site, will also weigh incoming loads and provide customer service. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license. Basic computer skills are beneficial. Experience working in outside laborer position with basic tools, vacuum trailer and mule is preferred. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Closing date: Friday, January 30, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 3-5

MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: High school and junior high track coaching position is open at the Plevna School District. If you are interested in the position, please pick up an application at the Plevna School Office. If you have any questions, please contact Superintendent Jule Walker at 406-772-5666. 2-4c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Justice Court Clerk. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions to support the office of the Justice of the Peace, including court case processing. High school diploma or equivalent is required; previous experience in a judicial or legal setting, as well as general accounting procedures is preferred but not required. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, use good judgment, follow rules and guidelines. Strong verbal and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of Word and Excel are preferred. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search and a criminal background check. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, January 30, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager Julie Straub, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Judge Nicole M. Benefiel, 406-778-7128 or 406-778-3025. Additional questions may also be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 2-4c

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__________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Baker Rexall for the beautiful wreath I won in their drawing. Bea Barkley 4p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Ernest Lang would like to thank the VA for all they did for Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa. To Jon, Dale, and Brenda for all their care, and Pastor Durfey for the wonderful sermon and prayer service. For those who brought food, cards, flowers, hugs, thoughts, and prayers - thank you. Thanks to the ladies of the church for the lunch, Kalbachs for the music, pallbearers and the Legion for the military service. God bless you. Marilyn Gawryluk Kenneth & Beth Lang & family Larry & Michelle Herman & boys Ernie & Victoria Gawryluk Pete & Dawn Stewart 4p ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: On December 17, God took a beautiful angel home. The family of Marjorie Sonsalla would like to thank everyone who thought of us during this difficult time. Thanks to the Flors and Mastels for bringing suppers over for us. Thanks to Josie for clearing the snow, to Seth and Mattie for serving mass, Mike and Hope for being Eucharistic ministers, and Steve for taking the pictures at the cemetery. Mom thought a lot of your family, and we can see why. Thanks to Marvin and Janae for doing the readings. We know it was hard to do but Mom loved you both and would have been proud of the job you did. Thanks to the Fischer family for the beautiful music. Mom loved music and enjoyed listening to you in church or other events. I am sure she was singing right along with you. Thanks to everyone who sent cards, stamps, those who called, gave memorials, flowers or plants, brought goodies, said a prayer or a kind word or hug. They all meant so much to us. Thanks to Yvonne for organizing the meal and to all who brought food or helped at the meal after the services. It was a great meal as always and very much appreciated. Thank you to the caregivers who spent endless days and nights caring for her and seeing to it she kept her dignity the best she could. Thanks for keeping her hair curled and nails polished,

playing scrabble with her, baking cookies and keeping her snug as a bug in her chair where she could look out and see the flowers, birds, and animals that you ladies fed each day and that she loved so much. Thanks to Lori for keeping Mom’s house the way she would have wanted it - clean and fresh, and for helping out wherever you were needed. Her house was always special to her and knowing that you were taking care of it eased her mind. Thanks to the nurses who came every week, you were invaluable. It was so nice that when she needed medical care you were there to give advice or to administer what she needed. You were always just a phone call away. Father David, what can we say to you? You have become such a part of our family, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the weekly visits with her and the great service you gave in her honor. Stevensons … you outdid yourselves again. The balloons were such a great idea that we will all remember for a lifetime. She would have been so proud that all her grandkids carried her to her final resting place, and that her children were all there before she passed away. Her family meant more to her than anything in the world. Mom would have been so proud that she touched so many lives. She loved to teach and she taught us about life right up until she took her last breath. We are all better people because of it. Life is definitely going to be different without her, but all we have to do is close our eyes and she will be there in our thoughts. We are sure she is in heaven right now singing a high mass with Andrew by her side. God bless you all and thanks again. Mike & Joni Sonsalla & family Mary Pat & Clayton Graham & family Molly & Ranse Lyson & family Donnie & Margaret Sonsalla & family Rosalie & Rick Medalen 4c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Darrell Kramlick deeply appreciates your kind expressions of sympathy for our recent loss. Your thoughts and efforts with personal cards, attendance, calls, and prayers were very comforting. An extra thank you to the funeral staff, pallbearers. Pastor Davis, Melissa, and the church ladies for the wonderful meal. Thank you for your kindness and God bless you. Gail Kramlick Debbie and Scott Veroye Rod and Brenda Kramlick 4p

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Phoenix - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Free File Alliance announce the launch of Free file, which makes brand-name tax software products and electronic filing available to most taxpayers for free. Free File can help taxpayers with tax preparation, including the health care law that will affect almost everyone. People can use Free File software immediately, but e-filed returns will not be transmitted to the IRS until after Jan. 20 when the filing season officially begins. Free File is available only at IRS.gov/FreeFile, thanks to a partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, a consortium of 14 leading tax software companies that make their branded products available for free. Since 2003, more than 43 million people have used Free file, saving $1.3 billion based on a conservative $30-free estimate. Locally, 13,534 Montanans chose Free File to submit their tax returns last year. “You don’t have to be an expert on taxes or the new health care law. Free File software can help walk you through the rules and help you get it right,” said John A. Koskinen, IRS Commissioner. “For 12 years, this partnership between the IRS and Free File Alliance has helped taxpayers save both money and time. The real winner in this partnership has been the nation’s taxpayers.” Tim Hugo, executive director of the Free File Alliance, said, “We are proud to once again offer the industry’s most innovative and secure tax software at no cost to 70 percent of American taxpayers. Tax time can be stressful, but Free File makes

step-by-step help accessible to everyone making $60,000 or less. IRS.gov/FreeFile is the one place where taxpayers can choose from a variety of industry-leading tax software options in order to prepare and e-file their federal tax returns at absolutely no cost.” If you earned $60,000 or less last year, you are eligible to choose from among 14 software products. If you earned more, you are still eligible for Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic version of IRS paper forms. This more basic Free File option, which is best for people comfortable preparing their own tax return, became available Jan. 20. More than 70 percent of all taxpayers - 100 million people are eligible for the software products. Each of the 14 companies has its own special offers, generally based on age, income, or state residency. Taxpayers can review each company offer or they can use a “Help Me” tool that will find the software for which they are eligible. Free File offers easy to use products that ask questions and you supply the answers. The software will find the right forms, find the right tax credits and deductions, and even do the math for you. Some companies also offer free state tax return preparation as well. Free File also can help taxpayers with the new health care requirements. Almost everyone will need to do something new when filing a tax return this year. For each month in 2014, you and everyone on your return must: • Report health care coverage, or • Claim an exemption from coverage or • Make a shared responsibility

payment with your tax return. Most people will simply have to check a box to report health care coverage for the entire year. If you or anyone on your return purchased coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace, you may be allowed to take the Premium Tax Credit. If you opted for any advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit to help with your monthly insurance premium payments, you must file a tax return, even if you were not required to file. You must reconcile your advance payments with the amount you were due. Learn more at IRS.gov/aca. Free File will be available through October 2015. Taxpayers have the option to prepare their return at any time and schedule a tax payment as late as the April 15 deadline. Taxpayers who cannot meet the April 15 tax filing deadline can also use Free file to file for a six month extension. Here are some common tax-related documents you will need to complete your tax return. Remember, you must also have documentation of any credit or deduction you are claiming as well. • A copy of last year’s return; • Valid Social Security numbers for yourself, spouse and children; • All income statements, i.e. W-2 forms, from all employers; • Interest/dividend statements, i.e. 1099 forms. • Form 1099-G showing any state refunds; • Unemployment compensation amount, if any; • Form 1095-A if you purchased coverage from a Health Insurance Marketplace; • Proof of health care insurance coverage for you and everyone on your return.

Medicaid expansion: More than a legislative re-run By Michael Wright Community News Service UM School of Journalism

Rep. Pat Noonan, D-Ramsay, doesn’t see a good reason why Montana shouldn’t use federal money available under the Affordable Care Act for Medicaid expansion. “We’ve all paid into this,” Noonan said. “To get no return on our investment does not seem like a smart move.” Noonan says the money that would be coming back is money Montanans paid in taxes, and he’ll have to say that a lot in the next few months. He’s going to be the sponsor of Gov. Steve Bullock’s Medicaid expansion proposal, which will use the additional federal funding. The plan would provide health care to as many as 70,000 uninsured Montanans and would cost the state nothing until 2017. That year, the state would pick up 5 percent of the cost and the federal government would pay 95 percent. After that, the state would eventually pay 10 percent. With the current system, the state pays 1/3 of the cost. In fiscal year 2013, the total cost of Montana Medicaid exceeded $992 million. State projections say the cost will exceed $1 billion this fiscal year and reach $1.2 billion by 2016 under the current system. Any new proposal that uses funds available under the Affordable Care Act will face a challenge from Republicans who aren’t comfortable with the conditions that come with the money – such as having Medicaid cover people earning up to 138 percent of the poverty level (around $15,800 per year) and ceding control over the program to the federal government. A small group of Republicans met several times over the interim and brainstormed ways to provide a solution without accepting more federal funds. Members of the group say the expansion offered under the Affordable Care Act is a disincentive for people to work, and that a state-based solution would be better. Either way, the different proposals on expansion seek to fill a coverage gap for people who earn between 50 and 100 percent of the federal poverty level, which is $11,500 a year. People earning less than $6,000 a year can get Medicaid now, and people earning more than $11,500 a year are eligible for coverage through the insurance exchange. This battle might sound like a rerun. A bill to expand Medicaid with the plan under the Affordable Care Act failed in 2013 after a mistaken vote left the bill to die in committee. One thing the Democrats have pledged to do differently this time is to get the bill moving earlier. In 2013, it didn’t see a committee hear-

ing until March, and was essentially dead by the end of the month. “There’s a concerted effort to get the discussion moving sooner than last time,” said Senate Minority Leader Jon Sesso, D-Butte. But still, accepting federal money with the conditions of the Affordable Care Act faces considerable Republican opposition. “Obamacare expansion is lazy,” said Rep. Art Wittich, R-Bozeman, one of the members of the informal working group. Wittich and others have said covering people earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level is too much, and is a disincentive to work. He’d rather the Medicaid be capped out at 100 percent of the federal poverty level and be reformed to a type of managed care, in which a case worker helps the people on Medicaid make health care decisions. Sen. Fred Thomas, R-Stevensville, agreed with Wittich. Thomas said he wants Medicaid to cover only the poorest and most vulnerable people – like veterans, people with disabilities and parents who earn less than $11,500 a year. He said expansion under the Affordable Care Act would make “able-bodied childless adults” eligible for Medicaid. He also said the state would be able to pay for case workers with the savings they would create by choosing quality low-cost options for Medicaid recipients. And if that didn’t work, he said the $300 million “rainy day fund” Gov. Bullock insisted on 2013 session – and asked for again this session – could cover it. “Obviously the money’s there to take care of this,” Thomas said. Some Republicans aren’t totally against accepting available federal money, however. Sen. Ed Buttrey, R-Great Falls, said he doesn’t have a problem with accepting federal funds, but he has the same problem with the eligibility that Thomas does. He said the plan will have to address that for him to vote for it. “It’s going to have to be more than an all-inclusive plan,” Buttrey said. “I’d like to have a plan where need is required.” Bullock’s Medicaid expansion bill will likely start in the House Human Services committee, which is chaired by Rep. Wittich and controlled by a 10-7 Republican majority. This is where the rules deal negotiated in the first week may be instrumental. It gives both parties six chances to move a bill out of committee and onto the floor with 51 votes – the move usually requires 60. Legislators have said that at least 10 Republicans, if not more, would join with the Democrats to get the bill to the floor for debate, and that accepting federal funds has a chance

to make it through both houses. Noonan said that just shows that more people are realizing that a solution needs to be reached on this issue. “Even some of the most staunchest critics have realized nothing is not an option,” he said.

Michael Wright is a reporter for the Community News Service at the University of Montana School of Journalism. He can be reached at michael.wright@umontana.edu. Follow him on Twitter @mj_wright1.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015

Photo by Lori Kesinger

The construction of a new cold storage building at the Fallon County Fairgrounds has been completed. Electrical work will be finished when weather permits.

Photo by Lori Kesinger

The sun creates a shadow by an ice fishing shelter set on Baker Lake on a frosty morning. Many fishermen take advantage of fishing local frozen lakes throughout the winter season and set shelters on the ice to keep warm.

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