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VOLUME 100

ISSUE 5

TIMES

FALLON County

BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

Together They Conquered

The Baker High School speech team placed first at the divisional meet in Roundup Jan. 16. The team members are: Back row: Emalee Thurlow, Isaac Rost, Taylyn Dukart, Bo Rost and Tannon Dukart. Front: Marieya West, MaKenzy Shipstead and Taiken Goerndt. Not pictured Jaden Miller.

Names submitted for 16th Judicial District judgeship The Judicial Nomination Commission has submitted the following names to the Governor for consideration for appointment to the vacant judicial seat in the 16th Judicial District (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Garfield, Powder River, Rosebud, and Treasure Counties).

Wyatt Arthur Glade, Nickolas Clarke Murnion, and Kevin Ray Peterson.

The Commission’s action follows the close of a 30 day public comment period. Before recommending the nominees to the Governor, Commission members interviewed the applicants.

The Governor must fill the position within 30 days of receipt of the nominees from the Commission. The person appointed by the Governor is subject to election at the primary and general elections in 2016. The candidate elected in 2016 will serve

until January 2019.

Judicial Nomination Commission members are District Judge Richard Simonton of Glendive, Janice Bishop of Missoula, Karl Englund of Missoula, Elizabeth Halverson of Billings, Hal Harper of Helena, Lane Larson of Billings, and Nancy Zadick of Great Falls.

Baker received Montana PRCA Rodeo Award

Current and previous fair board members and Jason Coulter celebrate this award. Back row: (l-r) Tom Rodriguez, Jason Coulter and Darin Koenig. Front: Lani DeBuhr, Pat Ehret, Jerrid Geving and Wanda Pinnow.

Not pictured Courtney Dietz.

Photo by Louise Varner

By Sherry Vogel The Fallon County Fair Rodeo is the best large rodeo in the state of Montana and it has the award to prove it.

January 16, Baker, Montana was awarded the Montana PRCA Circuit Large Rodeo Award for 2015 at the annual award ceremonies held in Great Falls.

Due to a joint effort by the previous fair board members, area businesses and private citizens who pulled together to upgrade the arena and came through on pledges of financial support to increase the payout prize money, Baker’s rodeo was successful in beating out ten other rodeos vying for the large rodeo dis-

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tinction.

The state’s rodeos are categorized as small, medium and large, not based on size, but instead based on the amount of prize money offered in the purse.

The small award went to Bozeman. The medium award was bestowed upon Dillon.

Baker with a whopping purse

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of $60,000 far surpassed the amount for the large award.

Although the small, medium and large awards are awarded by size of prize money, one has to also take into account that the rodeo contestants who hold a Montana PRCA Rodeo Circuit card do the voting and the Fallon County rodeo grounds is impressive.

Although the spacious 1,338 seating capacity covered grandstand, completed in 2011, makes the viewing area very comfortable for the spectators. The contestants couldn’t help but note the latest improvements made to the working side of the rodeo this past summer.

The rodeo arena has a new layout, which offers the contestant a more streamlined route to enter the rodeo grounds. The arena includes a larger newly constructed crow’s nest, a new timed event chute adjoining the existing six bucking chutes, new stock pens and a spacious rodeo office. The area also boasts a hospitality tent area.

Wanda Pinnow, fair board member, 2006 to 2015, shared this insight to the many improvements made. “We have needed to upgrade the rodeo arena for some time. The bucking chutes side (east) was three feet lower in elevation than the west side (grandstand side). So when we had a soaker rain, the bucking chutes themselves would fill with water. Our barrel racing barrels, number two and number

TAKE NOTE Legion Auxiliary Cookie Drive The American Legion Auxiliary of Baker is once again accepting cookies to be donated to the local veterans’ nursing homes.

Please drop off your cookies after 3 p.m. at the American Legion Club from February 8 - February 12. If you have questions, please contact LaNae at 406-7786008.

Men’s Choir rehearsals Rehearsals for the O’Fallon Men’s Choir will be held every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Longfellow Music Room until the Americanism Program on Monday, February 15.

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, February 3, 2006-Four college students are finishing work to earn their degrees by student teaching in Baker schools. They are Michelle Smith who hails from Geraldine; Justin Haar a Baker native; Jason Coulter from Broadus; and Alison Enos of Glendive. . . Lawler Drug Store was broken into some time Saturday night or early Sunday morning by way of a wooden back door. Police Chief Randy Ketterling said it appears the perpetrators were after prescription drugs. . .

Temperature Jan. 25 was 60 degrees. . . Ernest and Louise Lang will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 3. .

Baker Spartan wrestlers will compete in the divisional wrestling tournament Feb. 4 at Shepherd High School. . . Senior linebacker Kylan Klauzer of Dickinson State University was selected to the second team NAIA Football.net AllAmerican Team and second team All-American National NAIA Football Team. Klauzer also received first team AllConference honors and selected Most Valuable senior in the conference. Klauzer is a Baker High School graduate. .

Representative Rehberg and his state director Randy Vogel stopped in Baker Jan. 27. He met with WBI and MDU Resources Group Inc. employees.

Rehberg is working to promote increased production of all types of energy so the country is less dependent on foreign oil.

20 YEARS AGO Friday, February 2, 1996-Low temperature Jan. 29 was -39 degrees. . . The first annual After Christmas Party was held Jan. 26 to honor city, county and state employees.

County employees receiving certificates were Russell Culver, Victoria Gonsioroski, Reinhard Barth, Dale Rath, Lawrence Schaefer, Faye Koenig, Jessie Neary, Ann Olsen, Della Brockel, Mary Lee Dietz, Arnold Duneman, Sr., Billy Singer, Marlene Ferrel, Robert Boggs, Richard Menger, Carol Wade, Shirley Feisthamel, Kathleen Schwindt, Edwina Stoddard, Jon Stevenson, Ellis Williams, Alice Kay Schweigert, Ralph Higgins, Jerry Kellner, Brenda Wood, and Hilding Arnell.

State: Betty Mueller and Doris Hastig. City employees: Russell Culver, Donald Hinman, David Hickey, Beverly Anderson, Warren Gaulke, Arnold Duneman, Randy Ketterling, Rodney Kramlick and Roddy Rost. . . Ernest and Louise Lang will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 3. .

Eighth grade Baker FFA Chapter member Alexiss Pinnow was the lucky winner of a Maine-Anjou heifer awarded

by Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Rusley.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 30, 1986A few more candidates have filed for local offices and this week include: County Commissioner - Ronald Shepherd, J. Robert Rusley, Robert Irvine, Rodger Myhre, John Tronstad, Henry Logar; County Treasurer - Brenda Fradenburgh; Clerk and Recorder - Mary Lee Dietz, incumbent, Vera Kruger; Supt. of Schools - Marlene Ferrel, incumbent; Justice of Peace Charles O. Larson; Public Administrator - Russell Culver, incumbent. All offices with the exception of Clerk of Court will have an election this year. . . . Jake, a purebred German Shepherd, is the newest member of the Baker Police Department. Purchased at the age of six months, he has undergone extensive training since his acquisition. Lt. Bruce Dahlman has worked with an officer of the Glendive Police Department in Jake’s training sessions. . . Mary Gappa will celebrate her 80th birthday Feb. 1. . . 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis is selling for $8,900 at Quenzer Ford. A 1985 Lincoln Town Car is now $16,300. . . Mary Ketchum of Plevna has been named to eighth place on the Northern Rodeo Assoc. Ladies Barrel Racing Circuit with her total earnings during competition.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 29, 1976Taken from the Spokesman Review Jan. 24 issue in Spokane, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burkle became the first husband and wife to have open heart surgery on the same day at Sacred Heart Hospital.

Monday they will celebrate two things: their 29th wedding anniversary and going home to Baker. . . Loretta Hodous has assumed the duties of Fallon County Appraiser, replacing Klayton Rogge and will be in charge of the re-valuation of homes and property in the county. . . Baker Jaycees wrapped up their observance of National Jaycee Week with their annual boss night at which time the Jaycees honor their bosses with a banquet.

Lee Stevenson was chosen Boss of the Year. . . An accident occurred Jan. 27 when Glen Householder of Plevna pulled out from an approach, colliding with Lloyd Ehret of Plevna.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 3, 1966City Council passed Resolution No. 271 to construct a new sewer lagoon at their regular meeting Feb. 1. The lagoon will be located near the present one. . . Jack Lawler was elected to serve on the board of directors of the Montana Retail Assoc. for the year 1966. . . Mrs. Glen Kusler told members of the Woman’s Club at the home of Mrs. Stanley Erlenbush about the

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changes she found in her native Korea when she returned in 1965 after being away for ten years. . . Rainbow officers were installed at the Masonic Temple Jan. 26 with Robin Roth the new Worthy Matron. . . . This week at Reynolds Supermarket the sale price for ham was 69 cents a pound and bacon sold for 69 cents a pound, also.

60 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 2, 1956With temperatures hovering to a chilly 24 below zero at times this week, it was no surprise when a water main break occurred near the Ben Franklin Store. . . Ted Bennett and family have moved to Baker from Miles City where Mr. Bennett has assumed managership of Hatch Motor and Equipment.

Russell Coldwell and Thurlow Cooper purchased the Carter Service Center run by L. Moline and son and took over active management Feb. 1.

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 31, 1946Baker Rifle Club reorganized this week. Officers are Firman Loveless, president, and Eddie Nelson, sec.-treas. . . Ervin (Red) Keirle arrived Sunday from Bremerton, Wash. He has been discharged from the Navy after two years of service spent mostly in Guam.

Corp. Lew Price arrived Wednesday morning from Camp Robinson on a ten day furlough. . . Another business place has been added to Baker.

This is Bert’s Repair Shop and is the first place as you enter Baker from the east on Highway 12. . . Baker of Baker and Askin of Miles City bring in gas on the 101 structure.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 4, 1926H.S. Proctor was appointed first ward alderman at the council meeting Tuesday night to fill the vacancy caused by the advancement of Emil Ravey to mayor. . . Just when we begin to think that making moonshine has gone out of date, our sheriff hunts around and finds another still. Last Thursday Sheriff Burrell and Undersheriff Frankland sniffed the air and followed the scent to 14 miles south of Plevna where they unearthed a ten gallon still and some mash.

The operator, however, was absent and still at large.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that you can ask a court to emancipate you from your parents if you are at least 16: That means you can live on your own and take care of yourself. A court will only emancipate you if it is in your best interests. You must prove you are responsible enough to live on your own. This includes being able to support yourself. You usually must stay in school. You must check in with the court on a regular basis. You might have to check in with an advisor. The court can take the emancipation away from you if it decides it is not in your best interests.

For more information, please visit the Families & Kids section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 30, 1936Good, hard winter weather has been with us all week. The unlucky truck driver who froze two fingers seriously Wednesday is only one of the many Bozeman - Gina Cantalupo who suffered from the cold. . . of Baker and Abigail Tunby of A report from Lame Jones Plevna were named to the says that farmers in the south country are snowbound. They Weather Vane are taking turns coming to Jan 20 30 7 town for their supplies. . . The Jan 21 26 15 T Times columnist says, “An old Jan 22 42 23 fashioned winter did you say?

It’s not only horses and sleds, Jan 23 4 -19 but skis.” Al Halvorsen found Jan 24 34 24 .02 himself marooned at Ollie this Jan 25 15 -12 T week but by skiing eleven Jan 26 40 4 miles, he found he could go YTD Moisture - .26 places.

Local students named to MSU-Bozeman honor rolls

Join us for a dance!

Sunday, January 31 • 2 - 5 p.m.

Two-Step • Waltz • Polka • Jitterbug

Thee Garage Showroom Tri Area Racing Association is seeking any person(s) or entity interested in providing concessions during the Bump N Run race to be held Sunday, June 26th, In Baker, MT. Please contact Courtney Dietz at (406)778-2524 or Kristi Burns at (406)778-2970 for more information.

Montana State UniversityBozeman fall semester President’s Honor Roll with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Tyla Herbst and Jase Rost, both of Baker, were named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at MSU-Bozeman with a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester.

4-H Shooting Stars Invitational Carter County and Fallon County 4-H Shooting Stars Sports Programs are asking for support for their third annual 4-H Shooting Stars Invitational that will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at the new Fallon County Shooting range. This event will bring youth and families from across Montana as well as North Dakota and South Dakota to our community.

The competition is intended to provide a friendly learning atmosphere and to promote the 4-H spirit through fun, friendly, constructive experiences. Last year over 60 youth competed from seven different counties.

If you would like to make a donation to help with the event, please contact Camille Laughery at 406-620-0633 or Elin Kittelmann at 406-7787110.

Cards Submitted Jay Gregory Eleven people came out to play pinochle January 24 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center.

There were two tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were James Nielsen - won twice, Alvina Varner and Levi Hlebechuk.

Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Fallon County Timely-Tips

By Sherry Vogel Dryer sheets were invented in the 1960s by a chemist to help his wife with the laundry.

They were first called “Tumble Puffs”. Here are a few practical tips for dryer sheets.

• Revive your iron - Clean the metal plate by laying out two sheets of paper towels, with a dryer sheet on one of them. Run the warm iron across the dryer sheet, then over the second towel.

• Calm pets - Two reasons your dog hides during storms is the thunder, but also because of the static electricity that fills the air and accumulates in your pet’s hair causing discomfort and anxiety. Gently rub an unscented dryer sheet across his body to prevent static from building up.

• Minimize friction - When rubber soled shoes make contact with the floor they sometimes cause a high-pitched chirp. Run a dryer sheet on your soles - the residue will minimize friction and sound.

• Prevent bug bites - Tie a Bounce dryer sheet to your lawn chair or belt loops to ward off mosquitoes. Linalool and beta-citronellol, chemicals found in this specific brand, repel these pesky insects.

Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12 noon - 1 p.m. to better serve you.

Feb. 1 - Fallon County 4-H fruit sales begin; Fallon County 4-H Foods Festival Feb. 13 - “Building Better Beef” 4-H Workshop Feb. 15 - Holiday - office closed Feb. 20 - Carter County Shooting Stars Invitational

Daily Specials • Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 Friday - Ham & Cheese Mashed Potato Casserole Salsa Chicken Soup Saturday - All U Can Eat Soup & Salad Bar Tuesday - Smoked Brisket Sandwich • Taco Soup Wednesday - Chicken & Rice Burrito Chicken Noodle Soup Thursday - Ham a la King • Potato Soup

Lake City Shopping Center We make sack lunches.

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Open Tuesday - Saturday Please give 24 hours notice 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. for pans of caramel rolls

HUGE discounts on new homes, auto/home and new roof.

One simple call could save you a lot of money Recently saved a Baker customer $3,000 per year on their autos alone!

Baker office in the Lake City Shopping Center 1-800-859-0333 • (406) 679-0262

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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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Sunday Feb. 7 Full Food/Snack Bar/Drink Specials Prizes given away all day during the game!

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Sampson ties for women’s league top score

Delores Irvine A funeral service for Delores Irvine, 81, of Rapid City, S.D., formerly of Baker, was held Jan. 26, 2016, at the A m e r i c a n Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial was in the Bonnievale Cemetery.

Viewing and Family Receiving Friends was held Jan. 25, 2016, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker.

A memorial service for Delores Irvine was held in Rapid City Jan. 27 at Victory Chapel with Pastor Brad Abelseth leading the service.

Delores passed away Jan. 21, 2016, at Bella Vista Nursing Home in Rapid City.

Delores was born Jan. 27, 1934, in Glasgow, the daughter of Claude and Demetries (Williams) Propper. Growing up, she attended Glasgow Elementary and High School, graduating and continuing her education at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. Delores met and married Robert Irvine in Circle in 1957. They were blessed with three children - Cabot, Mark and Kathy. Together they farmed and ranched on Bob’s family farm from 1960 until retiring in 2008.

Delores was active in Fallon Creek Cowbelles, Willard Homemakers, Lutheran Women’s Circles, as well as assisting Robert with day to day ranch activities until they sold the ranch in 2008.

After selling the ranch, while they lived in Rapid City, Delores followed her great-granddaughters’ school and extracurricular activities, going to concerts, ball games and other events with her family there. Bob and she would join their friends for breakfast or dinners, whether in Rapid City or Arcadia, Florida (where they “snowbirded” in their later years).

Delores is survived by her daughter, Kathy Wood of Rolla, Mo.; two sons, Mark Irvine of Columbia Falls and Cabot Irvine of Rapid City; 15 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Demetries; three sisters, Arlene Propper, Thara Zgoda and Maza Jones; one brother, Everette Propper; and her husband, Robert Irvine.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Greg Alesna Loving son, brother, dad and friend Greg Alesna of Baker was born April 8, 1952 and passed away December 16, 2015. There will be a graveside farewell at the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30.

There will be a remembrance gathering at the American Legion after the graveside service.

Award, Continued from page 1 three, had soft spots, so barrel racers did not like to run the pattern. The crow’s nest was very small by the time you got two timers, one announcer and a music tech in it on a hot day it was very uncomfortable.

The windows were placed inconveniently, making it difficult for the timers to see. The distance between the chutes and fence was not enough distance for the broncs. They would run towards the fence then turn, not always safe.

With the timed event chute on the opposite end of the cattle, it was a troublesome time trying to get the cattle down at the other end. With the new set-up, the parking, rodeo office, roping chute, and barrel entry gate are all in one place, not spread out. Now the contestants have an easier way of getting in and out using Airport Road 19 entrance. All contestants are in one zone with this set-up. It enables us to have a hospitality tent where brunch and lunch can

be served to the contestants all three days. The residents of Fallon County have a lot to be proud of because of this community effort.”

The Fallon County Fair Board released this statement: There were a lot of people in the community who made this award possible. We look forward to another great rodeo in 2016 and hope we can get an award back in this part of the state again next year.

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Guest speaker at Superior Care Villa was poet Prairie Singer, aka Celia Yates. Celia brought a collection of poetry she has written and recited it for the residents. Listening to Celia is Vi Baird.

Fallon County Library News Submitted by Library Director Stacey Moore One of the new series available at your Fallon County Library is the ability for our patrons to now checkout Kindle Fires or CD players. If you choose to use one of the new Kindle Fires, we will help you download books from the Montana Library 2 Go. Patrons will be able to use the Kindle for a 14 day period, same with the books. When using the Montana Library 2 Go, you will have a choice of either audio or ebooks. The other choice is a CD player to check out along with audio books from our selection here at the library. These services were implemented especially for our elderly patrons and those with either sight or hearing difficulties. Our policy states these devices are to be lent only to patrons in good standing.

If you are unable to make the jaunt to the library, please let us know and we would be happy to deliver any of these services listed or even bring a book to you!

We also have new books arriving weekly.

Come in and check out our diverse collection.

In February we will be replacing the carpeting during the weekend of the 13th. If everything goes as planned, we will be up and running Tuesday, February 16, following the President’s Day holiday. Some services may be disrupted during that week, but we will do everything to accommodate our patrons.

Don’t forget Storytime on Thursdays. This is a free service for everyone. Bring your little ones, listen to the stories, and then enjoy the rest of the time as we do a fun and creative craft.

Not sure of what you can get at the library, check out our website at http://falloncountylibrary.net, click on the links and find out about your local library. If you can’t find it there, look at the Montana State Library page and you can find all kinds of information about our great state at http://home.msl.mt.gov/.

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H ap py B ir th da y January 29 Taylyn Koenig, Matthew Losing, Taiklyn Wyrick, Isaiah Schell January 30 Arnold Pinnow, Dawn Lee, Dax Pishko, Dean Wang, Lisa Espeland January 31 Donna Morris, Sylvia Rabbitt, Jonathan Pinnow February 1 Jake Hould, Jaren Lingle, Sierra Wiedmer February 2 Halle Brown, Jillian Boggs, Riley Lutts, Kyle Schell, Dena Kirschten February 3 Anthony Chester, Dallas Arnell, Raymond Fost, Tatum Alderman February 4 Cristofer Green, Don Beck, Merri Beck, Kael Gorder

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed February 5 - February 11.

Rose Sampson of Baker has been bowling for four decades, of which 36 years has been at the Baker Bowling Center. Sampson, a spot bowler, accomplished her goal of scoring a 278 on Jan. 13, 2016. This score ties the current held Women’s High Score set by Esther Meidinger in 1974-75.

The regular women’s league night started out like any other Wednesday night. Sampson approached the lane, released the ball and bowled a spare in the first frame. Her next release scored a strike, then another strike. She was surprised as she rolled her third consecutive strike. She remembers thinking, “Oh, OK”.

No ‘turkey sandwich’ for Sampson. She was totally shocked as every ball she rolled registered a strike for the next six frames! When asked what she contributed her success to, she stated, “Pure luck is all I can say. It was my one good game out of three.”

Sampson bowls on the Baker Club Women’s League.

Congrats, Rose!

Select Sires Christa Losing AI Tech and Representative (406) 978-3514 Baker, MT 59313 cll_christa@live.com

Saturday Night Special January 30 Full or half Rack

Baby Back Ribs

Potatoes, baked beans, dinner roll & salad bar

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Regula r Menu Availa ble

REMINDER It is a New Year, so please stop in at the Fallon County Fair Office to pay your grounds user fee of $25, if you are 19 & older. This allows the rider to ride in both arenas on the grounds.

Thank you!

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Complete general dentistry for adults & children:

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

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Practice located in Baker since 1994 Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists

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Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Baker Spartan Wrestling News Duels and Pools January 22-23 103 lbs. - Dalton Lecoe 2nd - defeated Dylan Gamel, Huntley Project, 11-1; pinned

by Christian Dean, Sidney, :57; pinned Josh Aisenbrey, Sidney, 1:10; defeated Dylan Gamel, Huntley Project, 6-0; pinned Josh Aisenbrey, Sidney, :46; pinned by Christian Dean, Sidney 113 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned by Kyle Schaff, Huntley Project, 5:50 120 lbs. - Terrell Koenig 4th - pinned Curtis Scheider, Huntley Project, 1:32; pinned Wyatt Van Buren, Sidney, 5:42; pinned by Nathan Weber, Forsyth, 3:44; pinned Curtis Scheider, Huntley Project, :45; pinned Brady Skogas, Shepherd, :58; defeated

by Nathan Weber, Forsyth, 74; pinned by Wyatt Van Buren, Sidney, 5:34 132 lbs. - Quentin Wheeler - pinned by Mathew Middleton, Huntley Project, 1:54; defeated Brady Skogas, Shepherd, 3-2; pinned by Wyatt Van Buren, Sidney, :55; pinned by Nathan Weber, Forsyth, :38; pinned by Dauson Fruit, Broadus, 5:44 138 lbs. - Spencer Losing 1st - pinned Anthony DeLeo, Huntley Project, 5:42; defeated Avery Gurney, Sidney, 5-0; lost to James Spence, Shepherd, 10-1; defeated Dylan Yerbich, Circle, 10-2; defeated Anthony DeLeo, Huntley Project, 17-0; pinned

by AJ Ullmer, Sidney, 5:38; defeated Avery Gurney, Sidney, 8-5; defeated AJ Ullmer, Sidney, 7-0 138 lbs. - JC Ayers - pinned

by Dylan Yerbich, Circle, 1:16; pinned by Anthony DeLeo, Huntley Project, 1:45; pinned by Kameron Powell,

Spartans Of The Week for the week of January 25 - 29, 2016 This week’s Spartans of the Week are the 4 Divisional Champions from the Speech and Drama meet held in Roundup. They are senior- MaKenzy Shipstead (Arlin & Lana)- 1st MPA , junior-Isaac Rost (Roy & Melissa)- 1st Impromptu, freshman-Devon Solberg (Nate & Libby)- 1st Humorous Solo, sophomore- Tannon Dukart (Kevin & Jennifer)- 1st Extemporaneous. Congratulations and give it your all at state!

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D IRECT E LECTRIC Ben Fugimori placed second at the Duels and Pools meet in Baker.

Photo by Darlene Hornung Shepherd, 3:32; pinned by Larry Hunt, Broadus, :21; pinned by Jacob Ruggles, Bowman, :26; pinned by Avery Gurney, Sidney, 1:41; pinned by Isaac Christianson, Broadus, 3:47 160 lbs. - Paul Wang pinned by Gunner Gillespie, Sidney, 5:50 160 lbs. - Dusty Rost - 3rd pinned by Isiah Wohlfeil, Huntley Project, 2:58; pinned Larren Foust, Sidney, 1:32; pinned by Spencer Dougherty, Shepherd, 4:58; pinned Tanner Geiss, Huntley Project, 4:57; pinned by Isiah Wohlfeil, Huntley Project, 4:57; pinned by Spencer Dougherty, Shepherd, :39; pinned Tanner Batey, Forsyth, 3:54; defeated Larren Foust, Sidney, 6-2 182 lbs. - Michael Holliday - 3rd - pinned by Thomas Drain, Broadus, 2:10; pinned Reese Jensen, Harding Co., 1:32; pinned by Sawyer Thorgerson, Sidney, 5:39; defeated Thomas Drain, Broadus, 14-1 205 lbs. - Ben Fujimori -

2nd - defeated Teagan Tressler, Broadus, 9-8; defeated Harley Yoder, Broadus, 3-1; defeated Harley Yoder, Broadus, 3-2; pinned Tristan Peterson, Bowman, 1:41; pinned Toby Woods, Forsyth, :15; pinned Teagan Tressler, Broadus, 1:59; pinned by Hunter Severson, Sidney, 5:30 285 lbs. - Summitt Wiman pinned by Waylon McKay, Huntley Project, 5:34; pinned

by Trey Copeland, Huntley Project, 1:39; pinned by Lucas Decker, Shepherd, 1:26; defeated Tony Green, Shepherd, 4-3; pinned by Trey Copeland, Shepherd, :45; pinned by Tony Green, Shepherd, 3:34; pinned by Trevor Gress, Harding Co., 3:39 285 lbs. - Johnathan Caron pinned by Lucas Decker, Shepherd, 1;10; pinned by Tony Green, Shepherd, 3;43; pinned by Tanner Schillinger, Circle, 4:19; pinned by Waylon McKay, Huntley Project, 1:49; pinned by Lucas Dekker, Shepherd, 1:43

In recognition of their outstanding performance

MAKENZY SHIPSTEAD, ISAAC ROST, DEVON SOLBERG & TANNON DUKART

Speech and drama divisionals

Drama team takes second place. (l-r) Anna Espeland, Moriah Kesinger, Devon Solberg and Megan Greiff.

Not pictured Savannah Davis and Olivia Mahon.

The Baker High School speech and drama team competed at the divisional meet in

Roundup, Jan. 16. They placed first in speech sweepstakes and second in drama

sweepstakes.

Results are as follows: Anna Espeland and Megan Greiff - 2nd Serious Duo; Savannah Davis and Moriah Kesinger - 4th Serious Duo; Devon Solberg - 1st Humorous Solo; Isaac Rost - 1st Impromptu; Tannon Dukart - 1st Extemporaneous; MaKenzy Shipstead - 1st MPA; Taiken Goerndt - 3rd MPA; Jaden Miller - 2nd Original Oratory; Taylyn Dukart - 2nd LD Debate; Emalee Thurlow - 3rd LD Debate; Olivia Mahon 3rd Serious Solo; Marieya West - finalist - Serious Oral Interp.

They will be traveling to Ennis to compete in the state meet.

Lady Spartan basketball

By Taylyn Koenig January 22 the Lady Spartans hosted the St. Labre Lady Braves and lost a tough game, 58-63. To start the game, the Lady Braves outscored the Lady Spartans 20-12. In the second quarter, the Lady Spartans changed it by

outscoring the Braves 16-13, Madison Reddick had 6 regoing into halftime. bounds, 20 points, 1 assist, 2 Ending the third quarter, the steals; Morgan Miller 6 reLadies again outscored the bounds, 10 points, 3 assists, 1 Braves 16-13. In the fourth steal; Cheyenne Perry 3 requarter the Braves outscored the Lady Spartans 17-14 to get the victory over the Lady Continued on page 5 Spartans.

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Back Row (l-r): Quentin Wheeler, Summitt Wiman, Spencer Losing, Michael Holliday, Ben Fujimori, Paul Wang, Jonathan Caron.

Front Row (l-r): Dalton Lecoe, Keegan Kary, Terrell Koenig, Trevor Griffith, JC Ayers, Dustin Rost, Seth Mastel.

Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing Townsend Accounting

Bumble Bee Floral Baker Body Shop Sawhorse Construction Dick's Heating & Cooling WBI Energy James R. Campbell D.D.S. Baker Metal & Recycling Baker Rexall Drug Circle R Steel & Insulation Insurance Store Mitchell’s Oilfield Service Thee Body Shop

Equity Co-op Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber DistributionNOW Fallon County Veterinary Service P.C. Crawford’s Construction, Inc. D & D Oilfield Service Woody’s Trucking Prairie Fuels

Rolling Rubber Tire Factory Batterman Law Office Griffith Steel Straub Heating & Cooling Bohle Angus Ranch & Bohle Images Badlands Electric Denbury Resources, Inc. B & B Septic Services Precision Parts & Supply Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C. Thee Garage Bar & Steakhouse Diamond J Redi-MIx

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Lady Basketball, Continued from page 4

Reading to Superior Care Villa residents

By Nicole Allerdings January 22, Mrs. Tunby’s first grade class visited Superior Care Villa to share their favorite stories with residents.

The students had been practicing reading a number of books for two weeks. They were very excited to make the trip to Baker and interact with the residents.

The students read one-onone with the residents. The first graders were pleased with the enthusiastic responses of the residents and look forward to making another visit in a Back row, l-r: Cru Schwartz, Jordan Paul, Bryleigh Arnold. Front row, l-r: Sara couple of weeks.

Tudor, Kaeden Oberlander, Milo Isaacs, Michael Hanson, Avery O’Connor.

bounds, 7 points, 4 assists, 1 steal; Amber Durden 2 rebounds, 1 point; Melissa Breitbach 4 rebounds, 12 points; Elisa Hautala 7 rebounds, 6 points, 2 blocks, 2 steals.

The Lady Spartans traveled to Lodge Grass January 23 to face the Lady Indians and defeated them 53-48. In the first quarter, the Ladies were outscored 15-12. In the second quarter neither team outscored each other and tied the scoring 15-15.

Coming out after the half, the Lady Spartans outscored the Lady Indians 10-4. Ending the game, the Lady Spartans

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outscored the Lady Indians 16-14.

Madison Reddick had 9 rebounds, 20 points, 1 assist, 4 steals; Morgan Miller 4 rebounds, 3 points, 1 steal; Cheyenne Perry 6 rebounds, 2 points, 1 steal; Scotti Robinson 5 rebounds, 10 points, 1 assist; Lexi Hartse 1 rebound; Amber Durden 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Melissa Breitbach 7 rebounds, 4 points, 1 assist, 2 steals; Alivia Schultz 3 rebounds, 2 points; Elisa Hautala 16 rebounds, 12 points, 2 steals.

The Lady Spartans will host the Colstrip Fillies Friday, Jan. 29, and the Lame Deer Lady Morning Stars, Saturday, Jan. 30.

Madison Reddick had 9 rebounds, 20 points, 1 assist, 4 steals, to help defeat the Lodge Grass Indians 53 - 48.

Photo by Desi Rost Pictured, l-r: Carson Sander, Tylee Rieger, Brandon Breihahn, Noah Arnold, Whitney Thielen and Cooper O’Connor. Not pictured - Wyatt Thielen.

Endangered species

By Nicole Allerdings Mrs. Isaacs’ fourth grade class has been learning about endangered species. Each student chose a type of animal to research. Carson Sander studied the pallas cat. Tylee Rieger chose to research cheetahs. The snow leopard was Brandon Breihahn’s choice. Noah Arnold chose the blue whale, Whitney Thielen researched elephants. Wyatt Thielen looked up wolves.

Cooper O’Connor picked Siberian tigers and polar bears. The students found pictures and interesting facts about the animals, and then created a poster to share their information. The class enjoyed studying unique species through this project.

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. 28.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Jan. 31.

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. 2.

City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Feb. 3.

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Fallon Medical Complex dining room; Baker Rural Fire Dept., Feb. 4.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Feb. 7.

American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, Feb. 8.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, Feb. 9.

Connect with your community VOLUNTEER!

CALL FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER APPLICATIONS There are two positions open on the Baker Public School Board and two positions open on the Plevna Public School Board. Persons interested in running for the positions need to complete the necessary paperwork by March 24, 2016.

This information can be obtained from Jennifer Mettler, Baker Public School Clerk at Baker High School or Nicole Buerkle, Plevna Public School Clerk at Plevna High School. For additional information call Jennifer at (406)-778-2577 or Nicole at (406)772-5666.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~

Monday

Tuesday

Pizza Burger w/Onion Rings

$6.00 Chicken Dumpling Soup

Chicken Drummies w/ Cheese Curds $6.00 Chili

Fallon County Delinquent Taxes As of 1-27-2016 Real Property

Year Name Tax Amount 2015 Anderson Loraine E Irrevocable Trust $185.34 2015 Baltz Stephen P Et Al $31.92 2015 Benedict James $152.89 2015 Benedict Josh $150.27 2015 Bennett Wayne and Robin $373.97 2015 Berger Paul H and Elilzabeth E $322.78 2014 Beyers Ryan and Sonja $15.71 2015 Beyers Ryan and Sonja $16.06 2014 Beyers Ryan H $97.45 2015 Beyers Ryan H $82.22 2014 Billups Michael S $231.09 2015 Billups Michael S $200.66 2015 Biswell James E and Peggy J $2.58 2015 BKT Investment Group LLC $142.05 2015 Bondell Sheila Et Al $125.21 2015 Bretzel Kenneth A and LaNae $437.25 2014 Brewer Shane $79.55 2015 Brewer Shane $113.02 2015 Bumgardner Hugo $137.49 2015 Burns Cindy L $182.88 2015 Conroy Shelby Tanner $210.61 2015 Cox Tracey $49.07 2014 Dietz-Goroski Christine A $366.88 2015 Dietz-Goroski Christine A $570.89 2015 DirectTV LLC $5.37 2015 Dodd Dennis $26.53 2015 Duke Chris & Cheryl $1,463.84 2015 Duke Chris & Cheryl $98.27 2015 Duke Chris & Cheryl $80.71 2015 Duke Chris & Cheryl $1,444.36 2015 Duke Chris & Cheryl $80.25 2015 Erickson Garnee O $299.90 2015 Erickson Garnee O $102.24 2015 Erickson Garnee O and Roy G. Olsen $22.91 2015 Erickson Garnee O and Roy G. Olsen $73.09 2015 Erickson Garnee Olsen $174.46 2015 Fisher Jennifer $291.29 2014 Geving Jerrid $127.06 2015 Geving Jerrid $112.23 2015 Gillan Kelly J $133.47 2015 Gillan Kelly J $1,348.06 2015 Goerndt Douglas $129.92 2014 Goroski Adrian and Nellie $58.44 2015 Goroski Adrian and Nellie $41.19 2015 Grigsby Jay D and Tempa J $89.81 2015 Grigsby Jay D and Tempa $80.08 2015 Harger Thomas D and Judith A $403.00 2015 Heim Lisa $470.20 2015 Henderson Faron $28.86 2015 Hendeerson Faron $27.70 2015 Hepperle Andrew å$275.97 2015 Hoeger Randy S & Brenda L $405.48 2015 Hoeger Randy S and Brenda L $65.17 2014 Holliday Brett $17.84 2015 Holliday Brett $18.75 2015 Holliday Patty $194.17 2015 Holst Land and Cattle Company LLC$304.09 2015 Holst Land and Cattle Company LLC$550.61 2015 Holst Land and Cattle Company LLC$392.79 2015 Hoyt Terry & Patricia L $628.13 2015 Hoyt Terry & Patricia L $1,245.00 2015 Hoyt Terry & Patricia L $74.69 2014 Janz Roxann $5.56 2015 Janz Roxann $7.51 2015 Kary Eric J and Kori D $256.05 2013 Kloetzke Paul and Sharon $6.30 2015 Koenig Ralph $30.46 2015 Lawrence Laurel Ann $182.87 2015 Lizer John L $845.20 2015 Lizer John L & Sandra $358.97 2014 Losing Denise $201.03 2015 Losing Denise $169.83 2015 Luhman Bob $188.52 2014 Madsen Roy and Susan $174.78 2014 Madsen Roy and Susan $129.00 2014 Madsen Roy and Susan $225.14

Wednesday

Pizza Slice w/Breadsticks & F/Real Shake $7.00 Chicken Enchilada Soup 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2013 2014

FEB. 1 - 5

Thursday

BBQ Pork w/Cheese Balls $6.00 Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Madsen Roy and Susan Mahon Thomas Malkuch Bryan & Jackie Malkuch Bryon and Jackie Martin Polly McElrone Sheila Opp Medearis Bill Medearis Bill D Medearis Tyler M Medearis Tyler M Mitchell Wayde and Lisa Morast Anthony Morast Rose Morris Rodney W and Patricia A Nielsen James and Tracy Olind George E and Barbara Perkins Timothy Putnam Ean Red River Inn & Suites LLC Red River Inn & Suites LLC Red River Inn & Suites LLC Red River Inn & Suites LLC Rustad Evelyn Rustad Evelyn Schaefer James Scherman David Schwartz Dorothy L Et Al Scott Dennis L Steen Albert Steen Albert

Friday

Western Burger w/French Fries $6.00 Potato Cheddar Soup

$418.02 $127.58 $184.42 $289.22 $97.31 $36.87 $633.74 $44.83 $181.30 $211.24 $907.63 $73.11 $73.11 $575.87 $372.40 $491.54 $107.50 $32.96 $316.02 $5,547.59 $100.53 $136.14 $5.55 $2.59 $233.88 $678.49 $38.01 $282.80 $37.73 $39.04

2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2013 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2015 2015 2015 2013 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015

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Steen Albert Steen Fred and Andrew Stevens David J and Susan L Strait Charles L and Teena M Strait Charles L and Teena M Talkington Jesse L Tobin Carrie A Tobin Carrie A US Leasing Group LLC US Leasing Group LLC US Leasing Group LLC USA - Bureau of Land Management Varner Ryan Weiler Sandra Weiler Sandra Weiler Sandra Wiman Bryon P Wiman Kay A Et Al Wiseman Justin Wiseman Justin Wiseman Justin Wood Kay A Wood Kay A Wright Robin Wright Robin Wright Robin Wright Robin J Wright Robin K Wyrick Jed A Young Marlene R Et Al

$42.93 $73.82 $71.65 $158.48 $408.54 $266.51 $80.10 $424.59 $91.30 $88.60 $78.36 $136.17 $172.13 $82.88 $186.67 $407.75 $350.41 $107.74 $123.64 $112.05 $94.59 $108.16 $85.37 $333.04 $85.76 $117.20 $80.10 $198.11 $125.06 $73.82

Door to Joy “For a Christian death is but the door to forever joy,” he said.

Thank you Randy Alcorn For the statement that I read.

Suppose I wasn’t one of those A Christian don’t you know.

Perhaps I’d stood with unbowed head.

And retained my guilty soul.

Death for me’d not be the door Into Eternal realms Where all is light and naught is dark And nothing overwhelms.

I would not see the light ahead And Heaven would not be there.

The Book would then be meaningless And God wouldn’t be anywhere.

But God came down and walked on earth And laughed and talked with men Shared the cup and broke the bread Endured the cross and then -Went ahead to make a place For believers so He said Oh come to Him in simple faith For He is the Light ahead.

By Prairie Singer

Fallon County Times Deadlines:

Tuesday 2 p.m.

F allon C ounty T imes B usiness D irectory

Townsend Accounting Tri-State Service Chiropractic Center 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., Feb. 3: Regular Sale W/All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Feb. 10: Regular Sale w/All Breeds Calf Sale

Wed., Feb. 17: Regular Sale W/All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Feb. 24: Regular Sale W/All Breeds Calf Sale & Cedarflo Angus Bull Sale

You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522

Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-3239 GUNS N THINGS LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT

406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net

Accounting, Taxes, Payroll

Jerry Townsend, Todd Tan & Rachelle Tan ACCOUNTANTS 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT

If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189

Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263

Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting

GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)

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Looking Back . . .

Deaths: Betty Jo Johnson, 85, Oct. 26, 2014 Ernest Lang, 96, Jan. 1 Leslie Hinton, 64, Jan. 2 James Samsel, 68, Jan. 6 Ralph Duneman, 78, Jan. 8 Esther Pratt, 84, Jan. 10 Grace Crichfield, 91, Jan. 11 Robert Schell, 82, Jan. 17 Thelma Berg, 90, Jan. 21 Lil McNaney, 91, Jan. 23 Adele Schlecht, 95, Jan. 23 Erna O’Donnell, 95, Feb. 3 Oscar Schell, 79, Feb. 4 Edith Gift, 92, Feb. 10 Gayle DeGroshe, 44, Feb. 14 Nicholas Helgoth, 33, Feb. 17 Faye Koenig, 65, Feb. 18 Floraine Geving, 94, Mar. 8 Jack Michel, 79, Mar. 14 Ella Wood, 77, Mar. 19 Dr. Malcom Winter, 86, Mar. 19 Mike Murphy, 87, Mar. 23 Rock LaCross, 57, Apr. 2 Otis Kapps, 59, Apr. 18 Robert Irvine, 87, Apr. 23 Melvin Young, 91, Apr. 23 Grace Maurice, 89, Apr. 26 John Custer, 58, May 3 Britt Owens, 30, May 3 Gordon Vanderpan, 86, May 14 Clarence Schell, 84, May 17 Martin Kennel, 50, May 28 Albert Jardee, 76, May 30 Anna M. Lund, 73, June 12 Marjory Plummer, 91, June 16 Diana Myers, 68, June 18 Raymond Myers, 69, June 4, 2014 Frances Bruski, 82, June 20 Will Caldwell, 27, June 28 Clifford DuCharme, 85, July 4 Norman Lang, 89, July 5 Wanda Bickle, 86, July 22 Betty Shuck, 79, July 26 Teresa Jorgenson, 52, Aug. 6 Stanley Wagner, 16, Aug. 7 Gary Tuggle, 78, Aug. 7 Reiny Barth, 81, Aug. 19 William Roger Fuchs, 67, Aug. 22 Bevra DeHaan, 55, Aug. 25 Donny Schouboe, 69, Aug.

30 Bonnie Smith, 71, Sept. 1 Luella Lintvedt, 81, Sept. 7 Joseph Barnes, Sept. 9 Kenneth Wiman, 85, Sept. 13 Daniel Stanton, 47, Sept. 13 Glenna Ehret, 81, Sept. 16 George Wassmann III, Sept.

19 Debi Kirschten, 64, Sept. 25 Gloria Duneman, 76, Sept. 28 Bright, colorful shade structures are the latest additions to Iron Horse Water Park.

Ed Randash, 73, Oct. 2 Emilie Rieger, 95, Oct. 19 Joanne Leland, 74, Oct. 23 Helen Braycich, 87, Oct. 27 Helen Jensen, 91, Oct. 30 Duane Waarst, 75, Nov. 6 Rodney Askin, 75, Nov. 13 Robby Cox, 35, Nov. 18 Amy Lutts Skartved, 45, Nov. 20 David Hutchings, 62, Nov. 21 Margaret Koenig, 87, Nov. 30 June Wickstrom, 79, Nov. 30 Joyce Hurlbert, 80, Dec. 7 Stanley Smith, 76, Dec. 12 Robert Ondrasek, 88, Dec. 13 Ernest Scheetz, 73, Dec. 14 TheaLou Laird, 72, Dec. 16 Richard Griffith, 57, Dec. 2 Births: Zoey Alaina Fugere, daughter of April and Travis Fugere, Dec. 30, 2014 Talia Mae Strait, daughter of Mac and Crystal Strait, Mar. 23 Marnee Jo Lucille Dunbar, daughter of Richard and Mary Jo Dunbar, June 1 Clyde Emil Manas, son of Terry and Lacey Manas, June 12 Reid John Bubel, son of Joshua and Laura Bubel, June27 Miles Pearce Brown, son of Nicholas and Maria Brown, July 1 Kamdyn Kay Crawford, daughter of Seth and Kaytlen Crawford, Oct. 13.

Ayden Patrick Burlison, son of Alex Burlison and Brittney Demunbrun, Nov. 2 Dylan Lee Marshal McGarr, son of Jake and Natasha McGarr, Nov. 5

Photo by Sherry Vogel

8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016 11:00AM 2016 ENERGY BRIEFING Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Randash attended the 2016 Energy Briefing in Billings, MT. 5:30PM STANHOPE WATER/SEWER DISTRICT MEETING Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Randash attended the Stanhope Water/Sewer District meeting.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: William L. Randash, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Southwest Business Machines Credit - The Commission discussed a large credit they have with Southwest Business Machines and the best way to use it.

Minutes in Newspaper- The Commission was notified the account the publishing of the Commission minutes is paid out of is going to be over budget before the year ends. Because of this the Commission discussed if they should continue to publish the abbreviated minutes in the newspaper due to the cost and the drop in revenues. No decision was made as they will wait to discuss it with Commissioner Baldwin when he returns.

Library Painting Quote- The

Commission received a quote from Darold Brown to paint the ceiling in the library. This was the only bid received and the amount was $3,810. The Commission approved the work to be done per this quote.

MINUTES APPROVALThe Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the weeks of January 4-8, 2016 and January 11-15, 2016.

MISCELLANEOUSThe Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.

9:45AM- Dale Butori, Ambulance Board member, joined the meeting.

Dale Butori gave the Commission his resignation letter for the Ambulance Board due to him feeling he would serve the Board better being a dedicated ambulance driver.

9:50AM- Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, joined the meeting.

Trent Harbaugh told the Commission the rooftop HVAC unit stopped working this weekend.

Trent said this unit heats the jail cells so when it stops working it creates big issues as he has to ensure the cells are properly heated at all times. Trent and the Commission discussed having Mechanical Technology Inc. repair the unit and reviewing the maintenance contract the County has with them for this system.

10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Shop Updates- Alba Higgins gave the Commission updates on the vehicles and equipment being

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016 serviced or repaired this week.

Alba and the Commission discussed the type of Senior Bus they would like to have when Montana State puts a bid out for a new one.

Road Maintenance UpdatesBobby said the Road crew will be hauling gravel from the Beach pit south of town this week.

Bobby Wiedmer advised the Commission the Rifle Range Road may be impassible if we get a bad snow storm.

Project Updates- Shannon Hewson gave the Commission updates on the Westmore and Dry Fork Bridge Replacement Projects.

10:30AM CALUMET RD. BRIDGE BOX CULVERT BID OPENING Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering The Commission received one bid for the construction of a Precast Double 10’ x 6’ Concrete Box Culvert for the Calumet Road Bridge. The Commission opened a bid from Forterra, previously known as Cretex, for the construction of the culvert in the amount of $84,722.60. Shannon Hewson suggested tabling the decision until he can verify with Sage at the Army Corps of Engineers that the 404 Permit is going to be issued for the project.

Commissioner Ranum made the motion to table the decision until Shannon receives confirmation that the 404 Permit will be issued by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Being there was no second, Commissioner Randash stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried.

11:00AM FAIR FOOD BOOTHS Present: Terry Sukut, JGA Architects

Terry Sukut gave the Commission the updated design drawings of the exterior and interior of the Fair Food Booths. Terry and the Commission reviewed each plan and discussed making minor changes to the interior of the buildings. The Commission called Rich Menger, Sanitarian, to get his opinion on the layout of the interior before making any final decisions and Rich and Terry reviewed the plans.

12:15PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: William L. Randash, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman

1:15PM- Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, joined the meeting.

Trent Harbaugh told the Commission he spoke with John from Mechanical Technology Inc. (MTI) and was told they will have someone come look at the HVAC unit as soon as possible and he suggested meeting with MTI in the future to discuss the plan in detail. The Commission and Trent discussed parking in the south parking lot of Courthouse.

1:15PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment.

1:30PM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR POSITION

Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Darcy Wassmann, Julie Straub and the Commission discussed the final changes to the County Advisor position and if the position should be a contract position, appointed position or recruited for. Commissioner Ranum said she would like the meeting to be rescheduled for next week when Commissioner Baldwin will be here so they can make a final decision on the position as a whole.

Commission Continued on page 10

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Offering: 24-hour supervision 24-hour RN on-call Warm friendly professional staff Homemade meals 3x/day with fresh baked goods Activities to please all interests Limited to extensive assistance with activities of daily living Opportunities are endless and we are the next best place to home!

Providing SUPERIOR Care to our friends and neighbors Call for information regarding available rooms and our extremely competitive rates compared to Long Term Care Facilities. Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 Accepting: Private Pay Long Term Care Insurance Home and Community Based Service Clients (Medicaid Waiver)

• Scorio and Gravel • Drilling Sites • Roads • Reclaims P.O. Box 1193 Baker, MT 59313 Office: 406-778-3401 Fax: 406-778-3751

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

CLASSIFIED fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344

REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735

LEGALS

Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133

406-778-2402

New Listing: Newly remodeled smoke free three bedroom, 2 bath home, 2 lots on corner of 510 W. Wabasha.

235 sq.ft. of living space, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, electric heat, central air, new roof and windows, 2 car attached garage, asking $250,000. Seller Motivated. Call Judy @ 406-891-0133 for more info.

3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2 lots.

Fenced yard w/underground sprinklers, 314 S 9th St. E. $125,000 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000

WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message.

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FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Two - 2 bedroom and one - 1 bedroom apartments.

Call 406-891-1414.

5-6c ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888.

49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175.

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FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Registered, sharp looking, gentle, heavy weaning Black Angus yearling bulls. Bulls that will make productive feminine cows and big rib eyed steers. Starting at $3500. Don’t miss out. Call Terry Week, Beach, ND at 701872-1104 or cell 701-260-6055. 4-11p ____________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing.

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HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time County Development Advisor.

This position serves the Fallon County Commission in the administration of a broad range of activities and programs, including fiscal, economic and organizational growth with a focus on legislative impacts. Acts as liaison between Commission and other entities to promote Fallon County’s legislative and fiduciary interests. Provides guidance and support in fiscal, policy, and legislative development to the Commission and department heads. Assists in budget development and expenditure tracking; pursues economic opportunities for the betterment of Fallon County. The successful candidate will be dedicated to Southeast Montana in residency, vision and

pursuit of economic opportunities. A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, economics, political science or closely related field is required.

A minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in public policy, politics, advocacy or government affairs is required. Progressively responsible executive management experience of a diverse multi-disciplinary work group in public sector is preferred. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Must be a resident of Fallon County or establish physical residency within ninety (90) days of employment; possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment criminal and employment history background checks. Benefits include but are not limited to optional enrollment in health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, February 12, 2016, at 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.

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MNAXLP _________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/1/16-12/15/16, Kent Braathen, Devils Lake, ND. Six temp jobs.

Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in: OK/KS/CO/MT/MO/NE//ND/S D/TX/WY. 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 in-field repairs. Clean MVR driver’s license, 3 mo exp, employment ref required, $11.15/hr-$3,000/mo plus room and board, depending on location, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #435580.

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NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Plevna School Board meeting change. The regular school board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2016, has been changed to Monday, February 8, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.

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__________________________ REVISED INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids submitted for Air Conditioning Project for the Baker Public School District will be received by the Baker Public School District No. 12, PO Box 659, Baker, MT 59313 until 1 p.m. local time on February 10, 2016. After this hour no bids will be accepted. Bid Documents are available from Con’eer Engineering, Inc. at (406) 252-3237.

Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to meet at 11:00 a.m. on February 1, 2016 at the High School’s front entry for a walk-through.

Bids will be received for a single General Contract including General, Mechanical and Electrical Work for each individual school. Contractors may select to bid on a single school, two schools, or all three portions of the project. Contractor shall comply with all Fair Labor Practices and meet the requirements of the State of Montana. Each prime contractor and his/her subcontractors shall comply with the Montana Contractor’s Law and shall have a Certificate of Registration from the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry, Employment Relations Division.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or certified check for 10% of the total bid. Successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond, and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the Contract upon signature of the Contract.

Bids shall include the cost of such bonds. Contractor shall furnish to the Owner lien waivers, as requested, prior to final payment Bidder shall not withdraw his/her bid for at least 60 days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to award the contract for the bid considered to be best suited to the needs of the facility and/or in the best interests of the Owner; and to waive informalities. The Owner reserves the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities, and to contact bidders for clarification or additional information.

Don Schillinger, Superintendent Baker Public Schools 5-6c

MNAXLP __________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Florence Lillian Gaulke, Deceased.

Honorable

HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

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Michael B. Hayworth Case No. DP 2016-2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Florence H. Larson, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above court.

Dated this 26th day of December, 2015. s/Florence H. Larson Personal Representative 4-6c __________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for the construction of Westmore Road and Dry Fork Road Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Projects will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana at the office of Clerk & Recorder, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 until 10:45 a.m., local time, on February 8, 2016; and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: Removing and replacing topsoil, excavation, installation of reinforced concrete box culverts, furnish and installation of listed items, and incidentals.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc., 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for download (electronic) plans is $20. The official plan holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications.

Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda.

The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-778-7106.

Dated at Baker, Montana, this 19th day of January, 2016. s/Brenda Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder Baker, Montana 59313 4-6c

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities

F/T Housekeeping Manager Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department.

Contact Theresa Weimer, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs.

All positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

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REAL ESTATE New Listing:

3 BR - 2 BA - 1881 sq ft one level - newer kitchen - 2 car garage/ shop - corner lot, 1 block from high school, 325 W. Pleasant Ave., Quick Sale Price $189,000.

Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos.

Investment/Income - 4 plex - all 2 BR. Units- Great Rental Income History - Close to Downtown - $220,000 1 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. $43,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NOW $89,000.

4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS

SOLD

2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000.

Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000.

ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe

Note: APPRAISED at $160,000

NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995

w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m __________________________ SECTION 00100 REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR MATERIALS Notice is hereby given that separate sealed quotes for supplying Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana at the office of Clerk and Recorder, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana until 10:30 a.m., local time on February 8, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of: Fabrication, storage and delivery of Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts with end sections. Engineering for specified live load and fill height, as well as providing materials required for installation of box culverts, including hidden tie bolts, joint seal, sealwrap primer and sealwrap by Mar Mac, inserts, non-shrink grout, epoxy coated rebar, and epoxy shall be per the Contract Documents and submitted with the quote.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc., 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available upon request from Brosz Engineering, Inc. The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and waive any defects therein.

Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-7787106.

Dated at Baker, Montana, this 12th day of January, 2016. s/Brenda Wood Clerk and Recorder Fallon County Baker, Montana 3-5c

MNAXLP

Tire Technician/Mechanic Exciting opportunity to join a going business.

Farmers Union Oil Company, a member-owned cooperative in Baker Mt., is seeking an experienced, motivated person to work our shop. Full time position.

Benefits include 401(K), Health Insurance, Holidays, Vacation, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability.

Position Responsibilities Include: To sell and service automotive, truck and farm tires; and to provide auto mechanical service in a manner that lead to satisfied customers. A qualified mechanic will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative. Past automotive and/or tire experience is a plus,but will train the right applicant.

Please Stop by and Fill out a Job Application: Farmers Union Oil Company, Attn: Travis Mashak P.O. Box 1000, Baker, MT 59313 Email: cenexgm@midrivers.com Phone: 406-778-2519 Application deadline • Feb. 8, 2016

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS _____________________________________________________ TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. _____________________________________________________ FREE Job Training Program for ages 16-24. Learn job skills; earn HiSet. Call Donna or Marie 406-644-2217 at Kicking Horse Job Corps in Ronan, MT. _____________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com _____________________________________________________ Real Estate. NW Montana. Tungstenholdings.com. (406)293-3714. _____________________________________________________ English Springer Spaniel Puppies For Sale, Tails Docked. Dew Claws Removed. UTD on Shots and Worming. Females $650.

Males $600. Call/Text Tina 406-498-5926

_____________________________________________________ Eyeing Seedmaster Drills Keep your eye on the Canadian Exchange Rate! Half down on a SeedMaster LOCKS IN that day’s rate.

Willie’s Farm Repair- 406-487-5338 _____________________________________________________ Be a Part of the ICE DAM GUYS Adventure! Short term, Hard Work, Great Pay! $75-$100/Hr. Adventurous? Hardworking? Responsible? Passionate? Love the Outdoors? Get-R-done Mentality?

Willing to Travel? Have a valid DL and a clean & reliable Pickup truck? Contact Mike @ 651-964-8552 or mike@icedamguys.com.

Your only regret will be that you didn’t call sooner! _____________________________________________________ FIRE CHIEF - Spearfish, SD. Responsible for overall operation of the Fire Department. EOE. For requirements and details on this position visit our website www.cityofspearfish.com _____________________________________________________ We want you! To Drive Away our new box trucks to customer nationwide. Will Train. No CDL Required. Next day pay! Please call 574-213-8277.

_____________________________________________________ T&R has oilfield work and needs experienced Class A Tanker Drivers. Great pay & benefits. Requirements: 23+ years of age, two years experience, clean MVR with Hazmat and tanker endorsement.

Give our recruiters Kim, Beth or Sharon a call today. (888) 9853001 www.driveforgibsons.com EOE. _____________________________________________________ Guns and Ammo Show January 29 noon to 6:00, January 30 9:00 to 6:00, January 31 9:00 to 3:00, Jerry Martin Memorial Hall Big Sandy Montana. For more info call 406-386-2259. _____________________________________________________ THE BOAT SHOW! "Boat Buying Event of the Year" at the Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds, Helena, MT. January 29th, 30th and 31st, 2016 . The Montana Boat Show's $3 admission charge gives you a chance at over $1,500 in door prizes! Children under 12 enter free.

For info call (406)443-6400 or 266-5700. Mark Your 2016 Calendar! www.mtboatshow.com

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

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Continued from page 8 2:00PM GUN RANGE COMPUTER ISSUE Present: Andy Fujimori, IT Tech; Shane Bettenhausen, Rifle Range Manager Andy Fujimori gave a presentation to the Commission on a security system he would like to purchase to protect the County’s network. Andy said there was a breach in computer security at the Rifle Range and asked permission to purchase a new computer for Shane Bettenhausen at the Rifle Range and was given permission.

2:30PM- Shannon Hewson sent the Commission an email stating Sage with the Army Corps of Engineers said the 404 permit should be approved and completed soon and to proceed with purchasing the box culvert for the Calumet Rd. Bridge. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to award the Calumet Box Rd. Box Culvert to Forterra in the amount of $84,722.60. Being there was no second, Commissioner Randash stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes.

1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried.

2:30PM JANUARY CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the January Mid-Month Claims in the amount of $280,261.37 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

4:30PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Darcy Wassmann and the Commission discussed changes to be made to the final drafts of the Gravel Contract, Weed Board Resolution and the Credit Card Policy. Darcy said she is working on the Health Board Resolution and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Stanhope Water/Sewer District.

5:00PM ADJOURN

L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department

Baker AAU Wrestling Club January 17, the Baker AAU Wrestling Club traveled to Miles City for the first meet of the year with 37 kids. Competition was very good with over 300 kids participating in the tournament from 17 different teams. Results are as follows.

Tots Tyler Griffith, 2nd; Ryan Griffith, 4th; Leighton Alderman, 3rd; Colt Custer, 3rd; Maddox Moser, 3rd; Tatum Alderman, 3rd Bantam Silis Best, 2nd; Urijah Rogge, 5th; Cord Olsen, 4th; Kredance Uecker, 1st; Jayden Hastig, 1st; Roger Beach, 3rd Midget Walter West, 4th; Chad Grif-

fith, 6th; Nicholas Schallenberger, 2nd; Brendon Reetz, 2nd; Keely Heaton-Custer, 6th; Sheldon Johnson, 6th; Jarek Janz, 3rd; Aspen Alderman-Stitt, 4th.

River Emigh, 5th; Quinn Griffith, 3rd; Christopher Brawley, 2nd; Jackson Moser, 3rd; Kane Olsen, 2nd; Sincere Ely, 1st; Wyatt HagadoneRudicel, 2nd.

Novice Riley Davis, 1st; Bryten Martin, 6th; Payton Gaskins, 6th; Tarin DeGrand 3rd; Riley Williams, 6th; Jesse Brawley, 3rd; Guy Lesh, 2nd; Hawken Custer, 4th; Marcos Gallegos, 3rd.

Schoolboy Avery Uecker, 1st

Riley Davis

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Ellen Rustad celebrates 95th birthday

By Sherry Vogel She may be best remembered as the pretty girl “who tickled the ivories” at many of the country dances in the local area back in the day. She played the piano at dances at the Odd Fellows Hall in Ollie, Willard Hall, and the school house out on the 101 Road.

She was often accompanied

by Walt Siring who played the saxophone. The times were fun as couples waltzed, jitterbugged, and did the schottische to tunes such as A Tisket-A-Tasket, Over the Rainbow, or Pennies From Heaven.

Ellen Brownson Rustad was born to Albert and Ethel Brownson Jan. 25, 1921. She was raised on the family farm three miles southwest of Baker. She attended town schools in Baker. She remembers the winter seasons the best. She has fond memories of tobogganing on a hill behind the farm house. Another fond memory was snuggling under the cozy quilts with her sisters Maria and Anna Mae while her dad drove the sleigh during the winter to deliver the girls the three mile distance to school. While in high school, Ellen took the usual music courses and learned how to play the piano. This has been a skill she has thoroughly enjoyed all her life.

She graduated from Baker High School the year WWII broke out in 1939.

“After high school,” Ellen said, “I did something wild.”

She moved out to Portland, Oregon to be a “Rosie Riv-

Photos by Karrol Williams

Avery Uecker

eter”. She added, “Well, I didn’t actually rivet anything, I was a stenographer.” This was quite a culture shock for Ellen as the shipyard itself was a lot bigger than the town of Baker.

During this time, she was in correspondence with a Baker boy named Ralph Rustad and admitted he was a deciding factor in her decision to return to Baker. The returning “riveter” rented a room at the Sinclair home in Baker and found work at the Fallon County Courthouse where Ralph was working measuring crops for the ASCS Office.

Ralph and Ellen were married March 31, 1942. The young couple made their home out on Ralph’s folks’ place southwest of Ollie. Ollie at the time still maintained a grocery store, post office, and a grade school.

Ellen continued to work at the courthouse where she strived for her goal of becoming county treasurer which she successfully achieved.

She served in this position for two years.

The Rustads were blessed with two sons, Keith and Brian. The family later moved to Baker, making their home on Pleasant Avenue for a number of years while the boys attended school.

Sensing that our conversation was coming to an end, Ellen stated, “and the rest is all history”.

Happy 95th birthday, Ellen!

Thank you for sharing your history with us. May you be blessed with many more wonderful years.

• January 18, 2016 - January 24, 2016 - 30 Calls for service: 3 agency assists; 2 animal complaints; 2 citizen assists; 1 criminal trespass; 2 disturbances; 2 family member assaults; 2 informations; 1 theft; 8 traffic stops; 2 ungovernable youth; 4 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.

FROM THE BENCH City Court

Ryan and Tyler Griffith

• Jacob Daniel Jovanovich, Billings, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 12/27/15.

• Andrew Thomas Craft, Baker, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 12/31/15.

• Steven W. Zumpf, Baker, ROW violation, fail to yield to vehicle on through highway, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued

1/7/16.

• Chandler Blade Wyrick, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 12/15/15.

Justice Court • Dean Wang, Baker, violation of commission or department orders or rules, bond forfeited $135, ticket issued 1/11/16.

To the Voters of Fallon County: In today’s climate of uncertainty and economic challenges, we need to adapt, change and become more efficient and effective. I have been attending the Commission meetings on a regular basis since August of 2015. I am familiar with the issues involving Fallon County and will work hard with the current Commissioners to ensure the future decisions made are in the best interest of the citizens of Fallon County. I will be proactive, taking the initiative to learn and understand all aspects of the issues involving Fallon County and beyond. I will put first things first, that being the concerns and welfare of the citizens of Fallon County. I will seek to first understand and then be understood. I will make myself available 24/7 to address any and all concerns that may arise. It is my goal to be a model of inspiration and supportive leadership. I would appreciate your vote on June 7, 2016 for the position of County Commissioner. I look forward to meeting you all on the campaign trail.

Thank you, Dave Havens Paid for by Dave Havens, Box 1186, Baker, MT 59313 Republican Candidate for County Commissioner District 2