VOLUME 99
ISSUE 5
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015
Landowners join together for property rights
Back row: (l-r) Jase Rost, Dustan Davis and Wyatt Perry. Middle: Moriah Kesinger, Savannah Davis, Taiken Goerndt, Jaden Miller, Tannon Dukart, Isaac Rost and Emalee Thurlow. Front: Taylyn Dukart, Megan Greiff, Brianna Rambur, MaKenzy Shipstead and Bo Rost. Photo by Terry Curry
Speech, Drama and debate team heads to state competition By Lori Kesinger Members of the Baker High School speech, drama and debate team have been fine-tuning their skills for the past three months. Their hard work has paid off with repeat wins throughout the regular competitive season. Their successful performances at the Class B divisional meet in Plentywood Jan. 24 earned them a spot at the state tournament for Class B and C schools in Ennis Jan. 30 and 31. Brianna Rambur and Olivia Mahon walked away as the division champions in the serious
duo category. Taiken Goerndt and Megan Greiff finished close behind in second. There were others who contributed to the team’s overall success including Isaac Rost and Bo Rost in classical duo, Jase Rost and Dustan Davis in humorous duo, and Savannah Davis in serious solo. The joint effort won the Spartan team an overall first place ranking in the Class B divisional for drama. Other members also qualifying for state were Jaden Miller, original oratory; Moriah Kesinger, humorous oral interpretation; Tan-
non Dukart, extemporaneous; MaKenzy Shipstead, memorized public address; Taylyn Dukart, Lincoln Douglas Debate; Emalee Thurlow, Lincoln Douglas Debate; Wyatt Perry, alternate. “I’m very pleased and proud of them,” head coach Alyson Lineback said. “The state competition will be a long, fun weekend against some really good competition.” The team will compete at the Ennis High School beginning at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, and finish Saturday, Jan. 31, with finals at 2:30 p.m.
Baker City Council considers Urban Renewal District By Lori Kesinger
The City of Baker is considering the creation of an Urban Renewal District (URD) without increasing property taxes. The Eastern Montana Economic Development Authority (EMEDA) presented the concept to the City Council Jan. 21. “The Urban Renewal District is a way to continue with the priorities brought forth at the vision meetings held several years ago,” said Mona Madler, EMEDA/SMART Director. “It is also based on the information the MSU Community Design Center gave to us last Summer.” An Urban Renewal District is a program
authorized by the statutes of the State of Montana. It is intended to assist communities in improving and redeveloping “blighted” areas. The program provides critical funding for planning, policy changes, and public infrastructure such as land acquisition, demolition and removal of structures and general redevelopment activities. The URD sets up a special taxation district to essentially revitalize an area. The taxes gained from the increase of property values over time within the district are redirected to the URD fund. Property taxes for residents inside and outside the URD remain the same. What changes is how
those tax revenues are allocated to the different districts. “The EMEDA would like to pursue an URD as an economic development tool for the City to address blighted structures and general redevelopment activities. There are many under-utilized properties in the community and public infrastructure needs as well - needs an URD can ultimately address,” Madler said. EMEDA will hire a consultant for the feasibility study and planning stages. The study will take several months to complete before being brought back to the Council for review.
Many participate in March for Life
By Lori Kesinger Numerous landowners attended the organizational meeting of the Property Rights Organization (PRO) Jan. 14 in Baker. PRO was able to formally organize and elect a board of directors to begin advocating for property rights. Mark and Deanna Robins, leaders of United Property Owners of Montana (UPOM), were guest speakers at the meeting. Deanna shared the reasons UPOM was created and the accomplishments the group has had in defending and legislating property rights. Chuck Denowh, UPOM lobbyist, has agreed to work with PRO in its efforts. The board of directors elected includes Kevin Braun, Vern (Turk) Stark, Steve Kreitinger, Tom Jardee, and Todd Barkley. Sharon Gookin is secretary and treasurer. The board will meet at least four times a year. PRO will have an annual meeting the first Wednesday of each new year. PRO was formed in an effort to unify property owners when issues occur affecting property rights. The group is not against development, but seeks equal and just compensation and protection of property rights and ownerships. It also plans to work on changing property rights bills or enacting new legislation that will give property owners more protection. Property owners are encouraged to contact any board member if contacted by a company wanting to obtain an easement affecting property rights. PRO can present a unified front to such companies ensuring fair and equal treatment. Any taxable real property owner interested in joining PRO can also contact a board member or the secretary: Kevin Braun 406-778-2703, Vern (Turk) Stark 406-588-3591, Steve Kreitinger 406-7962613, Tom Jardee 406-775-8868, Todd Barkley 406-772-5659, or Sharon Gookin 406-778-2766.
County unemployment rate remains steady By Lori Kesinger Fallon County’s non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 1.7 percent in December, according to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. November’s rate was 1.4 percent. The estimated number of those in the civilian labor force rose to 2,128 with 2,091 employed and 37 unemployed, according to the Department. Fallon County is one of two counties in Montana with unemployment rates at the lowest rate between 1.9 and 1 percent on non-seasonally adjusted data. The state’s unemployment rate declined by 1.1 percent over the year. Nationally, the unemployment rate declined to 5.4 percent from the December 2013 rate of 6.5 percent.
By Lori Kesinger About 40 people participated in a march Jan. 22 to bring awareness to the sanctity of life. The group gathered on Railroad Avenue in Baker and walked to St. John’s Catholic Church on Center Avenue. Lunch was served by the St. John’s Catholic women when they arrived and a pro-life program was held. Thousands rally across the nation every year against the decision that established a woman’s right to an abortion in the U.S. The annual March for Life coincides with the ruling made on Jan. 22, 1973, and this year marked the 42nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. It was estimated to be about the 12th year for the March for Life in Baker.
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20 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 3, 1995The future of Sandstone Dam is up for grabs and it is vital that anyone fishing, camping, picnicking or using the area stand up and be counted. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has approached the South Sandstone Waterspreading Group for interest in assuming the responsibility of the dam. FWP feels that not enough residents use the dam during the year. . . MDU announces it will close nine offices in Montana. Baker is among the offices scheduled for closure. . . An open house to celebrate Betty Schaefer’s 80th birthday will be held Feb. 5. . . Valentine special at The Loft is a Valentine seafood platter special for $15.95. . . Baker Jaycees received the bid to hold the BB Gun Shooters Education State Finals Apr. 29-30 in Baker. . . Baker Jaycees have been hard at work on the JAYS Program. JAYS - Jaycees Against Youth Smoking is an extremely important community service project. . . February 3, Fran and Art Tronstad celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary.
30 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 31, 1985New postal rates go into effect Feb. 17. A one ounce letter will now be 22 cents and a postcard will be 14 cents. . . Mrs. Mabel Ness celebrated her 98th birthday Jan. 25 at the home of Alice Bettenhausen with Willa Mae Flint assisting. . . . Jim Russ has assumed the duties of pastor at the Community Church. . . Mayor Fred Williams, speaking for the entire council, placed a freeze on all expenditures of the city at the January meeting because revenue was not meeting the estimated income when the budget was written. . . Subscribe to the Fallon County Times for $10.00 per year now before postage rates go up. . . Grace and Jack Lawler spent ten days in the Washington, D.C. area. They had tickets for the 50th Presidential Inaugural festivities. . . Video Depot has relocated to Larry’s Service Center. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 30, 1975Delphine Maier was elected president of the Porkettes, the women’s auxiliary of the Montana Pork Producers Council. Vivian Pinnow was elected vice president. . . Fred Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Ace Hardware, was chosen Saturday evening as Boss of the Year at the third annual Jaycee Boss Night held at Green Acres. Chosen as Outstanding Man in Law Enforcement was Don Piesik. Outstanding Man in Agriculture was Richard Schaefer, and Richard Menger as Outstanding Man in Education. . . Del Kenitzer, past vice president of the Fallon County Development Corporation, was elected president with Jim Anderson vice president, secretary Drury Phebus and Walt Ehman treasurer. . . Doug Lindstrom was the first place winner of the eighth grade basketball free throw contest held Saturday. Doug obtained 15 baskets out of 20. . . 13th annual Oil Capital Bowling Tournament ended Sunday after three big weeks of top bowling. Winners in the doubles were Cora Moser and Glenn Rost. High ladies individual game went to Max Blake, high ladies scratch game went to Karen Howe, high ladies scratch series was won by Cora Moser. High men’s individual game was taken by Norm Stenerson, high men’s scratch game was won by Odie Lovec, high scratch series went to Randy Morris. High scratch series went to Odie Lovec. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 28, 1965Rabid skunks have been found in widely scattered areas of Fallon and Carter Counties. . . Ronald Shepherd was elected to the board of trustees of Fallon Memorial Hospital at the annual meeting Jan. 22. . . Julius Bessert was assaulted
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Saturday morning after inviting a young man into his home who had requested a saw to be sharpened. . . DiAnn Spriggs is this year’s Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Baker High School. . . Thursday morning a freight car was derailed near Speelmon’s elevator, crashing into a corner of a storage building east of the elevator, spilling about a carload of wheat.
The 114th Congress convened Jan. 6 addressing key issues including immigration, homeland security and the Keystone XL pipeline. With 247 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this congress has the largest Republi60 YEARS AGO can majority since the 71st Thursday, February 3, 1955Congress. The Ollie Post Office was disContact Montana congrescontinued Jan. 31, 1955, after sional delegation at: serving the community for 45 years. . . In a special meeting held Sunday, the American Lutheran Church accepted from Mr. and Mrs. Al Hansen a contribution of four lots in the west half of block 15 at Fourth Street and Kewanee Avenue and thereby decided on this site as the location of its proposed new church building. . . Superintendent reports total enrollUS Representative Ryan ment in grade school for the Zinke, Republican year is 465 students. Individual 113 Cannon House Office schools have: Washington 178, Building Lincoln 206, and junior high Washington, DC 20515 81. Phone: 202-225-3211 Fax: 202-225-5768 70 YEARS AGO zinke.house.gov Thursday, February 1, 1945K.J. Rusley of Baker received word Saturday that his son was killed in action in France Jan. 13. . . Wes Munsell lost his left thumb Saturday in a buzz saw while cutting wood. . . . Between 18,000-19,000 American soldiers, the equivalent to one and one-half U.S. infantry divisions, are A.W.O.L. in the European Theatre. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 7, 1935Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Berzel returned Monday from the AllAmerican Turkey Show at Grand Forks, N.D., where they obtained recognition for Fallon County by taking prizes for the best display of dressed turkeys. . . A measles and mumps epidemic, which has caused an increasing reduction in school attendance in Baker, led the school board to close the schools during the week.
US Senator Steve Daines, Republican Washington, DC Office 1 Russell Senate Courtyard Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-2651 Fax: 202-224-9412 stevedaines.com
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Extension calendar 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. 2 - Carter County Shooting Sports fun shoot and banquet Feb. 5 - Carter County Cloverbuds Feb. 7 - Fallon County 4H/FFA Market Beef weigh-in Feb. 9 - Do-It-Herself Workshop - Baking Basics Feb. 10 - Fallon County Cloverbuds Feb. 16 - Holiday - office closed
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, February 4, 2005 For the sixth time in his coaching career, Don Schillinger of Baker, has been voted Montana Coaches Association “Coach of the Year” for football. Schillinger has coached 23 seasons at Baker and eight years at Ekalaka with an overall win/loss record of 267-40. His record at Baker is 211-32. . . . Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is pleased to recognize Mr. Rod Howe of Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline for his demonstrated support to employees who are also military service members. Staff Sergeant Jerry Losing (WBI employee) nominated Rod for the “My Boss is a Patriot” award. . . Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is hosting the 4-C girls basketball district tournament Feb. 10-12. Teams will be coming from Ekalaka, Wibaux, Terry, Jordan, Hysham, Plevna, Northern Cheyenne and Rosebud. . . . A new communications program is available in southeastern Montana which will link soldiers in Iraq with their families and loved ones. Folks can connect via Fallon Medical Complex in Baker via the telemedicine system to two sites in Iraq. . . New to Baker! K&L Car Rental located at Larry’s Service Center. Car rental by the day is $39.95. . . Winners of the Christmas “Santa Seek” contest at Reynolds were Sheldon Ridenhower and Kaitlin Hood. They each won a Harry Potter DVD. . . Baker Spartan matmen will be at their divisional wrestling tournament Feb. 5 in Circle. . . Picture: One of the articulate trucks found that the ice wasn’t any thicker than it was last week. It also fell through the ice on Baker Lake.
Contact February your is Cookie Congress Month The American Legion Auxmembers iliary of Baker is once again
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90 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 25, 1925-
First National Bank of Plevna this week received a new charUS Senator Jon Tester, ter for their new location in Democrat Baker and the bank will Washington, DC Office henceforth be called The 724 Hart Senate Building Baker National Bank. . . Drs. Washington, DC 20510-2604 Albert Sherrill and W.H. Phone: 202-224-2644 Young last week purchased Fax: 202-224-8594 the Lane home which they will tester.senate.gov use as a private hospital. . . Representing Baker at the Connect with Young Men’s Vocational conyour community ference at MSU, Bozeman, this week are Palmer Johnson, VOLUNTEER Gerald Hitch, Rodney McFarland, Elmer Williams, and Harry Shreve. . . Bell Whitney has been appointed treasurer of Fallon County following resignation of treasurer Armstrong. . . L.A. Travis, president of the Ollie State Bank, was in Ollie Friday and left Saturday for California.
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Benefit Soup & Sandwich Supper and Silent Auction for Cambri Jesperson, daughter of Tandi & Cassidy Jesperson of Ekalaka, MT. Thursday, February 5 • 5:00 p.m. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish Hall in Ekalaka, MT Accepting silent auction items, please contact Jackie Dalzell @ 406-850-2463 Account has been set for money donations at Summit National Bank in Ekalaka.
James Edwin Samsel Letter to the Editor
Thelma Berg Thelma Arline Berg, 90, went to be with our Lord Jan. 21, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. She was a resident of Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care. Thelma was cremated and a memorial service will be held in late spring of 2015 at the family plot in Ekalaka. Thelma was born June 5, 1924, to Carter and Violet (Pierce) Elmore in Ekalaka. There she grew up and attended school with her two brothers. Thelma was married to Richard H. Atkinson June 30, 1941. To this union seven children were born: Gayle A., Linda L., Myrna L., Myra D., Richard C., Debra L., and Diana D. Thelma was married to Lyle E. Berg in 1963 and they moved to Oregon where they operated several car dealerships. They moved to Caldwell, Idaho where they started another dealership and there they retired. After Lyle’s death, Thelma moved to Baker to be close to some of her children and grandchildren. Thelma is survived by her six children, Gayle A. (John)
Morris, Linda L. (Vernon) Boggs, Myrna L. ( J a c k ) Recer, Myra D. Atkinson, Richard C. (Cheryl) Atkinson, Debra L. (Randy) Pool, Diana D. (Curt) Renner; one brother, Denver (Elenor) Elmore; sister-in-law, Bertie Elmore; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; seven step-children; numerous step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Mom was proud to have so many to call family, she loved us all. She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; brother, Dewey Elmore; daughter, Myra Atkinson; great-granddaughter, Harper L. Griffith; sons-in-law, John Morris, Vernon Boggs, Jack Recer, Curt Renner; and g r a n d d a u g h t e r - i n - l a w, Shawna (Conrad) Pool. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Agnes E. “Lil” McNaney Agnes Elizabeth “Lil” McNaney was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Scranton, N.D., to Charles Victora and Agnes Becker-Victora. She had one brother, Charles J. E. Victora. The family had a grocery store and hotel and later a big beautiful pavilion for dancing, meetings, and roller skating. Her father died in 1932 in Dickinson, N.D. The pavilion burned down in 1939. After the fire, she moved to Mildred, Mont. Her mother operated a cafe and hotel with the help of her brother. Lil lived on a ranch with her mother and uncle in Mildred. She met the love of her life and got married to Art McNaney, a rancher, Sept. 14, 1941. Their ranch was 30 miles from Baker. Art and Lil had one daughter, born in Miles City on May 14, 1949. She was the love of their lives. She graduated from high school in Plevna in 1972 and went to Denver to airline school. She met Gary Voss, married, and moved to Japan while Gary was in the Air Force for two and a half years. When she came back, she had one son, Richard Lee. Judy died when she was 27. Art and Lil lived on the McNaney ranch from 1941 until they sold the ranch in 1978. Ranching was a wonderful life. They moved to Bozeman for 15 years where they built a big beautiful home and sold it in 1993. They traveled a lot, making four trips to Europe, two to Hawaii, and met Art’s relatives in Germany, in addition to other travels. They
Cards Eight people played pinochle Jan. 25 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. Winners were Jerry Neary, Lorraine Meschke, Iven Felt, and Jay Gregory. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
moved to Billings to be close to doctors, as Art was in poor health. He died Aug. 23, 1998. She married George Shapard May 14, 1999, and they had a good life together. They lived in Billings and have been married nearly 16 years. She got a new big family, which was great to have family again. Lil leaves her husband, George; one grandson, Rick and his wife Angela; one daughter-in-law, Nancy; one son-in-law, Jeffrey Andrew; eight great-grandchildren; Jim McNaney - a brother-inlaw; two sisters-in-law, Julie and Jeanette McNaney; and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held Jan. 28 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Billings followed by interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.michelottisawyers.com.
James Edwin Samsel “Jim”, 68, of Billings passed away Jan. 6, 2015 at his home. He was born Sept. 27, 1946 in Denver, Colo., to John Ethan “Jack” and Barcia Jane (Williams) Samsel. He grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Ogallala High School. He attended both Nebraska University and Colorado State University. He worked in the family business and later he obtained his nursing degree from Northern Montana College. He worked at the Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point for 17 years until his retirement in 2011, at which time he moved to Billings. He was active in Jaycees both at the local and national level and where he made a lot of close friends. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Baker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf-
ing, and watching sports. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant sister, Susan Jane. He is survived by his brother, Steven L. (Kathi) Samsel of Canon City, Colo.; niece Nikki (Jeff) Peppers of Rock Springs, Wyo.; and nephew Troy (Kristy) Samsel of Cheyenne, Wyo. His special friends who loved and adopted Jim into their families and shared so many happy times also survive him are Lew Von Kleeck, Junior and Alex Collie, Michael Uphues, DO, Tammy Zeglis, Ceeley and Tyrel Flammang, Cienna, Chaun, and J. Croix Nielsen and Michael T. Uphues. A funeral service at Smith Downtown Chapel in Billings was held Jan. 13, 2015. Private interment was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Baker Jan. 15, 2015.
Adele (Rost) Schlecht a five acre farm. They raised some cattle for a few years. The property upkeep became too much for them so they moved to town in 1990. After John passed away, Adele resided there until she moved to the Seattle area to a retirement home and then an adult family home. Adele was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents and siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Pat and Sharon. Adele is at peace with her beloved husband and family and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a great person and the best Mom ever.
Adele (Rost) Schlecht, age 95, of Poulsbo, Wash., passed away Jan. 23, 2015 at her place of residence in Lynnwood, Wash. Adele was born in Ollie, March 28, 1919, to Carl and Elsie Rost. She graduated from Ollie High School and worked in various areas of Montana as domestic help in private homes as well as ranches. She married John Schlecht in July 1941 and they resided in Baker. They had two daughters, Sharon Schlecht-Hibler and Patricia Schlecht, both in the Pacific Northwest area. The family moved to Poulsbo, Wash., the summer of 1962 where they purchased
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Dear Editor, I want to take this opportunity to say congratulations to Tom Bruha as the new fire chief of the Baker Fire Department. Tom is a hard worker and a very dedicated volunteer. I have had the pleasure of working with Tom in and out of the fire service, and I assure you that the fire department is in good hands with Tom as the chief. I also wanted to speak for a minute about Chief Randy Hoenke. As you all know, he has stepped down as the fire chief and as I understand he will continue to volunteer with the department. If you look up the definition of a volunteer firefighter, one should find Randy’s name next to it. He was a great fire chief and extremely dedicated as are many of the volunteers. His knowledge about fire service is not able to be replaced so I am glad to hear he will still be a member of the “team”. Most people don’t hear about the fire alarms at 3 a.m. that Randy responded to just to find a faulty battery in a smoke detector or a burnt piece of toast at the nursing home. Or the countless hours sacrificed from his business and family to respond to a motor vehicle crash, structure fire, wildland fire, or any number of meetings. I had the pleasure of being a firefighter
while Randy was the chief, and I miss the comradery of the department every day with a lot of the credit going towards a great chief. I also miss putting the “wet stuff on the red stuff” as we firefighters refer to fighting fire. This speaks true to Randy as well as I don’t ever recall a wildland fire where Randy was not out in the middle of the pasture breaking up cow pies right next to his fellow firefighters. The residents of Baker and Fallon County all have benefited from Randy’s service to the community as chief. So the next time you see Randy, please take a moment to shake his hand and thank him for his commitment to the community. Also take a moment to thank all the volunteers in emergency services as they all make sacrifices to help protect your community each and every day. Respectfully, Jarrod Robinson Belgrade, MT (via email)
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4 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES 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
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. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Feb. 4. Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Thee Garage; Baker Rural Fire Dept.; Benefit supper and silent auction for Cambri Jesperson, 5 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish Hall, Ekalaka, Feb. 5. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Free will offering smoked brisket lunch for Cindy Boe, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., American Legion, Baker, Feb. 8. O’Fallon Men’s Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Longfellow School music room; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Feb. 9.
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.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015
H ap py B ir th da y
January 30 Arnold Pinnow, Dawn Lee, Dax Pishko, Dean Wang, Kenny Wiman, Lisa Espeland, Fr. Thomas Tobin January 31 Donna Morris, Sylvia Rabbitt, Jonathan Pinnow February 1 Jake Hould, Jaren Lingle, Ryan Beyers, Sierra Wiedmer February 2 Halle Brown, Jillian Boggs, Riley Lutts,Waltor Kolar, Dena Kirschten February 3 Anthony Chester, Dallas Arnell, Raymond Fost, Tatum Alderman February 4 Cristofer Green, Don Beck, Merri Beck February 5 Ken Barnhart, Kennedy Lyson, Ron Callen, Whitney Thielen, Wyatt Thielen, Cora Tormaschy
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Baker Police Department
• January 19, 2015 - January 25, 2015 - 32 Calls for service: 1 agency assist; 5 animal complaints; 5 citizen assists; 2 disturbances; 1 harassment; 5 informations; 1 noise complaint; 9 traffic stops; 1 ungovernable youth; 1 unlock; 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.
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• City Court • Amy Hanson Rudolph, Baker, partner or family member assault, causing bodily injury to partner or family member, dismissed by Prosecution, ticket issued 7/27/14. • Jacob Donald Wyrick, Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 8/19/14. • Jacob Donald Wyrick, Baker, animals creating a nuisance, bond forfeited $60, ticket issued 8/19/14. • Kelly James Gillan, Baker, violation of a protective order, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per substitute Judge Don Neese, ticket issued 7/12/14. • Jamila R. Vogel, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for a period of six months (7/21/15), 180 days jail with 178 suspended on conditions for a period of six months (7/21/15), loss of driver’s license by State of Montana for a period of one additional year, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines and fees as ordered, complete jail sentence as or-
dered, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Course: Driver Responsibility, notify the Court of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 12/19/14. • Brandon Lynn Brooks, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at time and date of citation, ticket issued 12/20/14. • Brandon Lynn Brooks, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 12/20/14. • Cirsten R. Harris, Baker, ROW violation, fail to obey requirements of yield sign, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 1/8/15. • Gregory M. Rudicel, Plevna, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 11/6/14. • Gregory M. Rudicel, Plevna, interfering with traffic while backing, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 11/6/14.
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.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Marguerite Fisher of Superior Care Villa decorated this beautiful tree with hand crafted hearts and lots of love.
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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. 4: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Featuring REPL HFRS Wed., Feb. 11: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Feb. 18: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Feb. 25: Regular Sale w/ Feeder Calf Sale & Cedarflo Angus Bull Sale
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 -
Spartans Of The Week for the week of January 26 - 30, 2015 This week’s Spartans of the Week are Olivia Mahon (Dave & Gretchen) and Brianna Rambur (Brian & Pierette), who placed 1st in Serious Duo at the Divisional Speech and Drama meet in Plentywood. They have also placed 1st at six other meets throughout the season. Olivia is a junior and Brianna is a senior. They will be competing at the State Speech and Drama meet in Ennis, which will be held on Friday and Saturday.
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Spartan basketball By Mariah Lecoe The Spartan boys basketball team traveled to Wibaux Jan. 16 and lost 31-61. As a team they had a 36.8 percent field goal average and 75 percent free throw average. Dallas Arnell had 13 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists, 1 steal; Daniel Rost 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal; Austin Braun 1 assist, 1 steal; Joe Fisher 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Nic Bohle 2 steals; Seth Barkley 3 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Treston Erickson 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Clint Lesh 5 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal; Matt Packer 8 points, 2 rebounds; Kadon Gentilini 1 assist; Josh Stutts 1 steal. The Spartan boys basketball team hosted Ekalaka Jan. 17, and won 74-54. As a team, they had a 51.8 percent field goal
In recognition of their outstanding performance
OLIVIA MAHON & BRIANNA RAMBUR
CONGRATULATIONS!
average and 57.1 percent free throw average. Dallas Arnell had 12 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal; Daniel Rost 2 rebounds, 1 steal; Austin Braun 1 point, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Joe Fisher 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Nic Bohle 1 rebound, 1 assist; Seth Barkley 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Clint Lesh 13 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Matt Packer 23 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Kadon Gentilini 1 assist; Josh Stutts 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals. The Spartans boys hosted St. Labre Jan. 23, and lost 61-81. As a team they had a 40 percent field goal average and a 52.6 percent free throw average. Dallas Arnell had 4 points, 1 rebound, 6 assists, 1 steal; Daniel Rost 2 points, 1 assist; Austin Braun 2 points, 2 rebounds; Joe Fisher 7 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Nic Bohle 1 assist; Seth Barkley 10 points, 4 rebounds,
5 assists, 2 steals; Brady Varner 22 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals; Clint Lesh 5 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Matt Packer 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. The St. Labre Braves outscored the Spartans all four quarters. January 24 the Spartans traveled to Lodge Grass and lost 46-51. As a team they had a 42.5 percent field goal average and a 57.1 percent free throw average. Dallas Arnell had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals; Daniel Rost 1 assist; Austin Braun 1 rebound; Joe Fisher 8 points, 2 rebounds, 3 steals; Nic Bohle 3 points; Seth Barkley 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Brady Varner 14 points, 20 rebounds, 1 assist; Clint Lesh 2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Matt Packer 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist. The Spartans’ next game will be against the Colstrip Colts Jan. 30 and than against the Lame Deer Morning Stars Jan. 31.
Lady Spartan basketball January 23, the Lady Spartans hosted the St. Labre Lady Braves and won 65-54. Solenn Jacobsen scored 25 points and had 6 rebounds; Madison Reddick 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Karlee Murnion 1 steal; Cheyenne Perry 3 steals; Scotti Robinson 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal; Lauren Wang 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Kylie Hadley 14 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal; Taylyn Koenig 4 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals. They shot 57.9 percent from the free throw line and 36.4 percent from the field. January 24, the Lady Spartans traveled to Lodge Grass to play the Lady Indians and won 58-31. Solenn Jacobsen scored 16 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, had 3 assists and 1 steal; Madison Reddick 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Karlee Murnion 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals; Cheyenne Perry 3 rebounds, 1 steal; Scotti Robinson 4 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Lauren Wang 16 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals; Kylie Hadley 4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Melissa Breitbach 2 points, 4 rebounds; Lexi Hartse 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal; Taylyn Koenig 6 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal. They shot 26.4 percent from the field and were 60 percent from the free throw line.
Basketball Stat Sheet
Basketball Stat Sheet
Boys
Girls
JV January 16 Baker 26 Wibaux 52 Austin Braun 3 points, Nic Bohle 3 points, Daniel Rost 2 points, Kadon Gentilini 8 points, Treston Erickson 16 points, Josh Stutts 15 points, Zane Tunby 5 points.
JV January 23 Baker 47 St. Labre 45 Madison Reddick 11 points, Morgan Miller 20 points, Alivia Schultz 2 points, Melissa Breitbach 2 points, Lexi Hartse 4 points, Amber Durden 8 points.
January 23 Baker 16 St. Labre 25 Nic Bohle 2 points, Daniel Rost 2 points, Jordan Baxter 2 points, Matt Packer 1 point, Josh Stutts 9 points.
C Squad Baker 37 St. Labre 28 Sienna Schuler 7 points, Anna Espeland 11 points, Alivia Schultz 5 points, Sheyenne Janeway 2 points, Samantha Smith 2 points, Skyler Robinson 2 points, Amber Durden 8 points.
January 24 Baker 53 Lodge Grass 59 Austin Braun 7 points, Daniel Rost 3 points, Garrett Bryan 4 points, Kadon Gentilini 3 points, Matt Packer 11 points, Josh Stutts 13 points. C January 23 Baker 35 St. Labre 52 Jon Weimer 4 points, James Wiseman 17 points, Cameron MacKay 6 points, Javon DeGrand 6 points, Aaron Smith 2 points.
FFA news By Cheyenne Perry, Reporter January 24, Shaylyn Huelle and Chase Huelle from the Baker FFA Chapter traveled to Great Falls to judge livestock at the KMON. Shaylyn and Chase teamed up with Megan Brence and Lindsay Brence from the Miles City FFA Chapter to judge livestock as a team. The four of them placed
January 24 Baker 37 Lodge Grass 40 Madison Reddick 9 points, Morgan Miller 15 points, Sienna Schuler 2 points, Cheyenne Perry 2 points, Alivia Schultz 3 points, Melissa Breitbach 2 points, Amber Durden 4 points. C Squad January 24 Baker 32 Lodge Grass 26 Mariah Miller 8 points, Anna Espeland 7 points, Alivia Schultz 4 points, Sheyenne Janeway 4 points, Samantha Smith 4 points, Skyler Robinson 2 points, Amber Durden 3 points.
third out of 32 teams. Shaylyn placed second with a score of 423, Chase placed 36th with a score of 395, Megan placed ninth with 413, and Lindsay - 68th with 377. There were 172 individuals there to compete in this contest. These individuals did very well at KMON’s livestock judging contest.
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Pin ‘em down at Divisionals! SHEPHERD, MT • FEBRUARY 7, 2015
Back Row (l-r): Andrew Craft, Trevor Griffith, Keegan Kary, Dalton Herbst, Dillon Cunningham, Dustin Rost and Manager Brooklyn Tronstad. Front Row (l-r): Chase Huelle, Summitt Wiman, Ben Fujimori, Paul Wang, Michael Holliday and Johnathan Caron. Not Pictured: Spencer Losing and Manager Lacy Zumbrun. Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental Herbst Insurance Hufford Construction 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
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Equity Co-op Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber Underground Boring Specialties DistributionNOW Fidelity Exploration & Production 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.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015
IRS News IRS warns phone scams continue to be a serious threat
Picture l-r: Cru Schwartz, Michael Hanson, Milo Isaacs, Jordan Paul, Dakota Steen, Thomas Lougee, Kaeden Oberlander, Avery O’Connor, and Bryleigh Arnold.
Pajama and Popcorn Party By Nicole Allerdings
Each week Mrs. Shelhamer’s kindergarten class learns a new letter of the alphabet. Jan. 22, the students dressed in their pajamas
and snacked on popcorn to celebrate learning the letter “P”. Earlier in the week they learned how to write the letter “P” and thought of
several different words that start with “P”. The kindergarteners loved wearing their pajamas and enjoyed their popcorn while learning the letter “P”.
JV girls’ basketball Plevna vs. Ekalaka Jan. 16 Plevna 27 - Ekalaka 43 Courtney Tudor 14 points, Laylah Dulin 8, Taylor Rieger 5. Plevna vs. Broadus Jan. 20 Plevna 15 - Broadus 54 Nicole Allerdings 7 points, Courtney Tudor 5 points, Laylah Dulin 3.
Laylah Dulin shoots a basket over a Broadus defender.
Drug dog visits Plevna School Keith Chambers, a former teacher and coach, stopped by the school to demonstrate how his dog, Jetta, sniffs out drugs. Jetta was abused as a puppy and was about to be euthanized before Keith found her. Drug dogs are trained for six to nine months and can find marijuana, cocaine, heroin, alcohol, overthe-counter and prescription drugs, and gun powder. They only work when they are in harness and are taught to sit down when they have found contraband. Jetta is a nationally certified search dog. Keith trains her using a rewards system. Keith owns the Montana Department of Interquest, a pri-
Keith Chambers and his dog Jetta.
vate company that trains drug dogs. He has 360 contacts around the state including schools, jails, and
businesses. The students enjoyed watching Jetta sniff out the contraband Keith planted around the school.
Phoenix - Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain near the top of the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2015 filing season, the Internal Revenue Service said. The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams in recent months as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things. The IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against all sorts of con games that arise during any filing season. “If someone calls unexpectedly claiming to be from the IRS with aggressive threats if you don’t pay immediately, it’s a scam artist calling,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “The first IRS contact with taxpayers is usually through the mail. Taxpayers have rights, and this is not how we do business.” The Dirty Dozen is compiled annually by the IRS and lists a variety of common scams taxpayers may encounter any time during the year. Many of these con games peak during filing season as people prepare their tax returns or hire someone to do so. This year for the first time, the IRS will issue the individual Dirty Dozen scams one at a time during the next 12 business days to raise consumer awareness. Phone scams top the list this year because it has been a persistent and pervasive problem for many taxpayers for many months. Scammers are able to alter caller ID numbers to make it look like the IRS is calling. They use fake names and bogus IRS badge numbers. They often leave “urgent” callback requests. They prey on the most vulnerable people, such as the elderly, newly arrived immigrants and those whose first language is not English. Scammers have been known to impersonate agents from IRS Criminal Investigation as well. “These criminals try to scare and shock you into providing personal financial information on the spot while you are off guard,” Koskinen said. “Don’t be taken in and don’t enage these people over the phone.” The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has received reports of roughly 290,000 contacts since October 2013 and has become aware of nearly 3,000 victims who
have collectively paid over $14 million as a result of the scam, in which individuals make unsolicited calls to taxpayers fraudulently claiming to be IRS officials and demanding they send them cash via prepaid debit cards. Protect yourself As telephone scams continue across the country, the IRS recently put out a new YouTube video with a renewed warning to taxpayers not to be fooled by imposters posing as tax agency representatives. The new Tax Scams video describes some basic tips to help protect taxpayers from tax scams. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They may know a lot about you. The IRS reminds people they can know pretty easily when a supposed IRS caller is a fake. Here are five things the scammers often do but the IRS will not do. Any one of these five things is a telltale sign of a scam. The IRS will never: • Call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. • Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. • Require you to used a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card. • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. • Threaten to bring in local police or other law enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to
be from the IRS and asking for money, here’s what you should do: • If you know you owe taxes or think you might owe, call the IRS at 1-800829-1040. The IRS workers can help you with a payment issue. • If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to believe that you do, report the incident to the TIGTA at 1-800-366-4484 or at www.tigta.gov. • If you’ve been targeted by this scam, also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint. Remember, too, the IRS does not use email, text messages or any social media to discuss your personal tax issue involving bills or refunds. For more information on reporting tax scams, go to www.irs.gov and type “scam” in the search box. Additional information about tax scams is available on IRS social media sites, including YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/irs videos and Tumblr: http://internalrevenueservice.tumblr.com, where people can search “scam” to find all the scam-related posts.
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P RO D U C E R S You’re invited to attend a meeting on
“Maximizing Your High Production Agriculture”
Wednesday, • February 4 BAKER 11 AM - 2 PM Thee Garage Showroom
EKALAKA 4 PM - 7 PM Carter County Events Center
Topics:
Importance of Plant Nutrition Cereal Weed and Disease Issues Alternative Crop Pest Problems Importance of Seed Treatments Tank Mix Additives and Surfactants Presented By
Plu’s Flying Service, Inc. For more information, contact Darrin Pluhar at 406-775-6640
FALLON COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 -
Spartan wrestling By Carleigh Irgens January 20, the Spartan wrestling team traveled to Sidney to compete in the Sidney Mix and Match Dual. The results are as follows. 103 lbs. - Trevor Griffith lost to Matthew Reyling (Glas) 2:54, defeated Gabe Hallock (Glas) 9-0, pinned Mitchell Overvold (Glas) 1:26, lost to Waylon Van Buren (Sid) 1:13 138 lbs. - Dillon Cunningham - lost to Casey Christian (Sid) 3:46, lost to Ethan Graves (Sid) :34 145 lbs. - Paul Wang - defeated Mario Rengal (Sid) 7-2, lost to Casey Christian (Sid) 3:46, lost to Ethan Graves (Sid) 1:53, lost to Bridger Coffman (Sid) 3:20 152 lbs. - Dustin Rost - lost to Bridger Coffman (Sid) 5:26, lost to Mario Rengal (Sid) 126, lost to Kevin Schindler (Glas) 20-6, pinned Matt Herbst (Sid) :18 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft pinned Darren Warshal (Glas) 5:26, pinned Hunter Nice (Sid) 3:47, pinned Matt Herbst (Sid) 5:05, defeated Lauren Foust (Sid) 8-2 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori - lost to Hunter Severson (Sid) 8-0, lost to Joe Doney (Glas) 6-0 285 lbs. - Summit Wiman lost to Joe Doney (Glas) 1:15, lost to Hunter Severson (Sid) 3:17 285 lbs. - Jonathan Caron lost to Joe Doney (Glas) 1:17, lost to Hunter Severson (Sid) :30 The Baker Spartan wrestling team hosted the Baker Duals and Pools January 23-24. Results are as follows. 103 lbs. - Trevor Griffith defeated James Whitmus (Shep) 9-1, lost to Parker Snyder (HP) 1:46, pinned Dalton Madsen (Bro) :36, defeated Dalton Amsden (Bro) :36, pinned Dillon Gammel (HP) 1:59, pinned Matthew Middle-
ton (HP) 4:48, lost to Parker Snyder (HP) 2:40 126 lbs. - Keegan Kary - defeated Michael Wark (Shep) 12-1 138 lbs. - Dalton Herbst lost to Ethan Graves (Sid) 100, defeated Casey Christian (Sid) 6-4, defeated Zach Ward (Bro) 5-2, defeated Mario Rengal (Sid) 17-1, defeated Spencer Losing (Bak) 7-2 145 lbs. - Dillon Cunningham - lost to Tyler Behles (Col) 2:51, lost to Dixon Walker (HP) 1:33 152 lbs. - Chase Huelle - lost to Doug Rooney (Sid) 2:19, pinned Gunner Gillespie (Sid) 1:09, pinned Mario Rengal (Sid) 1:28 152 lbs. - Dustin Rost - lost to Travis Tatkenhorst (Shep) 2:45, lost to Isiah Wohlfeil (HP) 1:21, lost to Bridger Coffman (Sid) 3:24, lost to Travis Tatkenhorst (Shep) 5:06, lost to Hunter Walker (Col) 3:33, pinned Chance Feragen (HP) 5:00, pinned Darrel Hopson (HP) 1:31, lost to Isiah Wohlfeil 160 lbs. - Andrew Craft lost to Spencer Doughtery (Shep) 3:00, defeated Wyatt Selman (HP) 11-8, defeated Lauren Foust (Sid) 7-3, defeated Wyatt Selman (HP) 93, lost to Spencer Doughtery (Shep) :37, pinned Lauren Foust (Sid) 5:02, lost to Austin Blaede (Col) :39 170 lbs. - Michael Holliday - lost to James Herring (Shep) :57, lost to Austin Buys (Shep) 2:47, lost to Hunter Nice (Sid) :45, lost to Thane Hage (Col) :18, lost to Hunter Nice (Sid) 1:45, pinned Jayden Newlander (HC) :53 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori pinned Trevor Gress (HC) 2:31, lost to Tanner Miller (HP) :54, lost to Hunter Severson (Sid) 7-0, lost to Jake Sessions (Col) 7-2, lost to Brandeon Heilm (Lemmon) 6-2, lost to Tanner Miller (HP)
Young Cattlemen’s Conference in May
Dalton Herbst
Trevor Griffith
Paul Wang
Andrew Craft 3:00, lost to Christian Gomez (Sid) 1:10, pinned Trevor Gress (HC) :31 285 lbs. - Summit Wiman lost to Trey Copeland (HP) 31, pinned Josh Schmidt (HP) :18, lost to Trey Copeland (HP) 4-2, pinned Jonathan Caron (Bak) :39, pinned Josh
Students BHSU named to dean’s list dean’s list
Irgens named to President’s Honor Roll
Rapid City - Anthony Morast, applied and computational mathematics, computer science, computational sciences and robotics; and Tyler Henson, applied and computational mathematics, and computer science, both of Baker were named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. In order to merit a spot on the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. Full-time students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours that term, while part-time students must have earned between three and eleven credit hours that term.
Wyoming - Justin Irgens of Baker was named to the 2014 fall semester President’s Honor Roll at Casper College in Casper, WY. A student must show outstanding scholastic ability by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Justin is the son of Gary and Cindy Irgens of Baker.
MSU honor roll Billings - Hillary Beach* and Darin Scheetz were named to the 2014 fall honor roll at Montana State University Billings. The dean’s list is an honor roll of undergraduate students who earn 12 or more credits, which are not of a pass/no pass nature and who earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better. Hillary is the daughter of John and Pam Beach, and Darin is the son of Ernie and Cindy Scheetz, all of Baker. * = 4.00 GPA
Spearfish, SD - Savannah Miller of Baker was named to the fall 2014 dean’s list at Black Hills State University. The Office of Academic Affairs at Black Hills State University has released the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. A total of 687 students maintained a grade a grade point average of 3.5 or above while taking at least 12 credit hours to be named to the list this semester.
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Photos by Darlene Hornung
Schmidt (HP) 1:57 285 lbs. - Jonathan Caron lost to Trey Copeland (HP) 5:28, pinned Josh Schmidt (HP) :57, pinned Josh Schmidt (HP) 2:33, lost to Summit Wiman (Bak) :39, lost to Trey Copeland (HP) :51
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the structure of the U.S. cattle industry and gain insight on the legislative process that guides our business. Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Research and Education Endowment Foundation will send one Montana delegate on this year’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) held May 27 - June 5, 2015. Applications due March 1 and are available at mtbeef.org. The Young Cattlemen’s Conference is an opportunity for cattlemen and cattlewomen between the ages of 25 and 50 to visit segments of the beef industry in other parts of our nation with young ranchers from other states. Facilitated by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), participants will travel with national attendees to Denver, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., visiting JBS Five Rivers facilities, Chicago Board of Grade and Capitol Hill. Last year’s Montana delegate was Ryan Hughes from Dillon. “We are all dedicated to the same goal of being the best and providing the best product, whether we sell beef, promote beef, package beef, and feed or raise beef,” said Hughes, following the 2014 YCC trip. “There was-
n’t one person I met on the trip who doesn’t love and have a huge passion for their role in our industry.” The primary objective is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry. The tour helps these young leaders understand all areas of the industry ranging from industry structure to issues management, from production research to marketing. The MSGA Research and Education Endowment Foundation will ensure funding for one participant for the full cost of the tour along with travel expenses. Remaining expenses are the responsibility of the participant, who will be chosen from those who apply. Participants must be a member of Montana Stockgrowers association and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. To learn more about the Young Cattlemen’s Conference and to complete an electronic application, visit the MSGA website: mtbeef.org/young-cattlemens-conference. If you have any questions about the application process or YCC trip, please call the MSGA office at 406-4423420 or email: jesse@mtbeef.org.
B o a r d V a c a n c ie s The City of Baker has an opening for one appointee on each of the following boards
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Please send letter of Interest to Mayor Clayton Hornung at P.O. Box 1512 Baker, MT 59313 or deliver to the Baker City Office in the Fallon County Courthouse. MNAXLP
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None more than Moser Tongue River basketball coach nears all-time wins mark. By Jack Nowlin Star-Tribune Staff Writer Casper, WY The exact number remains a mystery. At some point this season, however, that number will become a footnote. The new number will belong to Dianne Moser, the only head coach the Tongue River girls basketball team has ever known. Moser began her coaching career in 1975 at the small school in Dayton, located just miles from the Montana border in the Big Horn Mountains. She hinted last year that this season, her 41st, would be her last. And now, the 64-year-old Moser is finally ready to call it a career. She entered Saturday's game at Sundance with 706 wins. That, according to some sources, puts her just two wins behind legendary coach Okie Blanchard, who is credited with 708 career wins. Other sources say that Blanchard had 706 wins when he retired following the 1958 season. “That just means that I’ve been coaching a long time, and I’m old,” Moser said with a smile. “But I’ve never been in this for the records; I’ve been in it for the relationships with the kids.” In control Moser doesn’t take an active part in Tongue River practices these days; she leaves that to assistant coaches Morgan Mines and Brittany Stewart. But there’s no mistaking who’s in charge. While the Eagles work on shooting drills, Moser stands at center court, offering encouragement and reminding players of the proper shooting technique. Later, when the team works on its half-court offense, Moser stands to the side and stops play when she wants to make a point. “When their hands are high, pass low,” Moser says calmly after a pass is deflected. When a player turns the ball over on a drive to the basket, Moser reminds her, “If you’re going to drive the baseline, do it with a purpose.” Moser doesn’t use a whistle to stop the action. Nor does she yell to get her team’s attention. Moser doesn’t have to. “You know she’s a great coach, so you don’t want to do something that will make her yell at you,” said Sarah Rawlings, who helped lead Tongue River to two state championships and is now a freshman point guard at Sheridan College. “But she’s not one of those coaches that will yell at you to get the message through to you. She would always calmly tell us what to do.” It’s a style that has worked for Moser for four-plus decades and has helped the two-time defending state champion Eagles win nine state titles. Six of those have come in the past ten years, during which time Tongue River has compiled an overall record of 234-41, including a 9-5 mark this season. While Tongue River has established itself as the preeminent program in Class 2A, it took a long time for the Eagles to reach this point. Early years Moser grew up in Baker, Montana, where she played whatever sport was in season.
She graduated from North junior season until the chamDakota Teachers College in pionship game,” she said. “So 1974 and moved with her hus- we did everything we could band, Larry, to Dayton soon that next year to finally win a after, where she got a job state championship.” teaching social studies at the Two years later, the Eagles junior high. For a while, she were once again atop the was the activities director for podium after capping their the high school. first perfect season with a vic“This is my first job, and it’s tory over Dubois in the chambeen my only job,” said pionship game. They added a Moser, who now third title the folteaches health and lowing year. physical education Banners and at the high school. wins Truth is Moser Fallon Lewis has worn many wanted to play for hats during her Tongue River; time at Tongue more specifically, River. Lewis wanted to “I used to coach play for Dianne Dianne Moser three sports: volMoser. leyball, basketball Photo by Alan Rogers After spending Star Tribune and track,” she her freshman year said. “I was also at Wright, Lewis the cheerleader sponsor, and I transferred to Tongue River, was the only coach who drove which had just won its third her own bus.” consecutive state champiWhile Moser led Tongue onship (2007-09). River to multiple state titles in “She was already a legend,” volleyball and track, the Ea- Lewis said, “so it was an gles struggled to win banners honor to play for her. To say in basketball. They lost to that I was intimidated to play Lusk in the championship for her would be an undergame in both 1990 and 1994 statement. Even when I was in before finally breaking junior high, I thought she was through the following year, terrifying. But once you get to beating Wyoming Indian 63- know her, you find out she’s 53. an awesome person and ex“Losing that one (in '94) hurt tremely personable.” because we were unbeaten, Lewis, who now plays proand we were expected to win,” fessionally in Spain, was a Moser said. “But our boys three-year standout for the Eateam played right before us, gles before playing two years and they upset Wyoming In- at Sheridan College and findian to win their first state ishing her career at the Unititle. If I had to do it all over versity of Wyoming. But it’s again, I would have taken the her final game as an Eagle that girls back into the locker room Lewis will always remember. and refocused them.” Tongue River went into the “So when we finally won 2010 state championship that next year, it was obvi- game as a decided underdog to ously special,” Moser said. “I undefeated Big Horn, which think what made that one so was the two-time defending special was not only was it the state champ and had already first one, but my daughter beaten the Eagles three times (Lindsay) was a senior on that that season. team.” The Rams never had a Lindsay Schaffner, who is chance. Led by Lewis’ 24 now the head volleyball coach points and 16 rebounds, at Riverside High School, re- Tongue River ended Big members how focused the Horn’s 43-game winning team was to get that elusive streak with a convincing 55-38 state title for her victory. mother/coach. “Something coach always “We were undefeated my told us was, ‘Respect every-
C T E P TRAIN IN G NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CTEP TRAINING Tuesday, February 3, 2015 • 6:00 p.m. 10 West Fallon Ave. There will be a public meeting scheduled for Tuesday February 3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Library Basement for the purpose of CTAP training on Planning Basics. The following boards will be participating: Plevna Town Council, Baker City Council, Fallon County Commission, and Fallon County Planning Board. Please direct any inquiries to the Fallon County Planning Department, 406-778-7111. This meeting is handicapped accessible. MNAXLP
one and fear no one,’” Lewis said. “We embraced that motto our senior year. We also knew if we won that game it would be her 600th win. Coach Moser just always has a way of getting her players to play their best at the right moment. “I’ll remember that game forever just because of how poetic it was … beating our rivals, getting coach her 600th win, hanging another championship banner.” The Eagles added two more banners the past two years, completing an undefeated season with a victory over Thermopolis in 2013 and beating Kemmerer in overtime last year. And on Dec. 19, Tongue River beat Big Piney to give Moser her 700th win. “It’s crazy to think that coach Moser coached my mom (Tammy Thompson), and now here we are being part of her 700th win,” Tongue River senior Eryn Aksamit said. “It was incredible to get that win for her.” Added fellow senior Amanda Buller: “It’s an honor to play for her. We want to do our best because we want her to go out on a winning note.” Building a program For years, Moser ran a youth program for girls beginning when they were in third grade, teaching them some of the same basic principles she teaches her varsity players. “We’ve got girls in grade school that want to be a Lady Eagle when they grow up,” Moser said. “We had 35 girls come out for basketball this year because they want to be a part of this. We have built a tradition here.” Make no mistake, though,
Moser is the one directly responsible. “I think that tradition is a huge part of her success,” Schaffner said. “It took her a long time to get that tradition in place, but once she got it, it really made a difference. Now she has the respect of the community and the respect of the kids. “You’re not always going to have a winning relationship, but you will always have those relationships." Aksamit and Buller were part of the last group of thirdgraders Moser coached. Nine years later, they still look back on those times with reverence. “It was so cool to go to the basketball camps when we were younger because we really looked up to the players,” Buller said. “And now we’re
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in that position. It’s weird because you don’t feel like you make a big impact, but a lot of younger kids look up to us. It’s a good feeling.” “I hope that I’m a role model for the younger kids like the players were for me when I was growing up,” Aksamit added. “I remember looking up at the banners on the wall and thinking, ‘I want to be a Lady Eagle!’ Now it’s amazing to think that we are those Lady Eagles.” Memories Moser will miss the relationships when she retires, but there are also a number of things she will be glad are over. Bus rides are probably at the top of the list. “I think of all the times I’ve been to S Sundance (a, 370-mile EE MOSER PAGE 11
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Do-it-Herself Women’s workshop series Submitted by Elin Westover, Extension Agent Join us for a series of workshops from January to June that have been put together to enhance our local homemaker clubs in Fallon and Carter Counties and provide useful information to the residents of eastern Montana. We will be covering a different topic each month. You can participate in each workshop individually or join us for all of them. Most of the workshops will be free of
charge, but some will have a small fee to help cover some of the cost. Women of all ages are invited to join us for these workshops. We encourage women to bring a mother, daughter, or friend. Topics to be covered: Living on a Budget (January), Baking Basics (February), Knitting for Beginners (March), Nutrition and Meal Planning on a Budget (April), and MotherDaughter Chocolate Making (May), and Cooking and
Grilling Meats (June). For more information, contact your Fallon/Carter County Extension Office, 406-778-7110. February 9: Baking Basics This workshop will cover the basic science of baking both with yeast and other leavening. You will gain an understanding of different flours and what works for what; and there will be fresh baked goods to enjoy. This workshop will be held at the Baker Senior Citizen Center from 5:30 7:30 p.m.
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Crews began emergency work on the tributary through the City of Baker to alleviate flooding issues on Main and Monroe Streets, January 27. The channel will be cleaned and widened so water will drain properly through the section. The City is pursuing funding and permitting options to continue work on the entire tributary through town.
E-cigs surpass regular cigs in teen use Year End Electronic cigarettes have sur- seven percent of tenth graders rettes said they’d never smoke a Review passed traditional smoking in popularity among teens, the government’s annual drug use survey finds. Even as tobacco smoking by teens dropped to new lows, use of e-cigarettes reached levels that surprised researchers. The findings marked the survey’s first attempt to measure the use of e-cigarettes by people that young. Nearly nine percent of eighth graders said they’d used an ecigarette in the previous month, while just four percent reported smoking a traditional cigarette, said the report being released by the National Institutes of Health. Use increased with age: Some 16 percent of tenth graders had tried an e-cigarette in the past month, and 17 percent of high school seniors. Regular smoking continued inching down, to
and 14 percent of 12th graders. “I worry that the tremendous progress that we’ve made over the last almost two decades in smoking could be reversed on us by the introduction of e-cigarettes,” said University of Michigan professor Lloyd Johnston, who leads the annual Monitoring the Future survey of more than 41,000 students. E-cigarettes often are described as a less dangerous alternative for regular smokers who can’t or don’t want to kick the habit. The battery-powered devices produce vapor infused with potentially addictive nicotine but without the same chemicals and tar of tobacco cigarettes. The survey didn’t ask about repeat use or whether teens were just experimenting with something new. Between four percent and seven percent of students who tried e-ciga-
tobacco cigarette, noted University of Michigan professor Richard Miech, a study senior investigator. “They must think that e-cigarettes are fundamentally different,” he said. E-cigarettes began to appear in the U.S. in 2006 but this was the first year that the Monitoring the Future survey asked teens about them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that during 2013, 4.5 percent of high school students had tried e-cigarettes during the prior month, a tripling since 2011. The CDC reported last week that ten states permit the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. Montana is one of them. The Food and Drug Administration has proposed regulating e-cigarettes, including banning sales to minors; there is no timetable for final rules.
Deaths: Monte Willman, 95, Dec. 27 Lee Madsen, 98, Dec. 29 Darrell Kramlick, 74, Dec. 29
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NOTICE __________________________ 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 RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, $600 with all utilities paid. No smoking. Available Feb. 1. Please call 406-853-6024. 5-6c ____________________________ 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
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HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time clerk in the office of the Clerk and
Recorder. This position receives and processes all invoices and purchases for Fallon County, generates vouchers and checks. Performs clerical functions such as greeting visitors, answering phones, and scheduling appointments, services on the election team. Researches information requests and records documents. Successful applicants will have a high school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year related work experience in customer service, Excel, database, records management, and basic accounting. Previous experience in accounts payable is preferred. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Benefits include, but are not limited to, 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 13, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Ave., 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. 5-7c
MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna Schools will be accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year for a certified elementary teacher and a part-time art teacher. If you are interested, please pick up an application at the school or contact Supt. Walker at 406-772-5666. 5-6c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/20/15 - 12/31/15, Aanstad Farm, Hampden, ND. Two temp jobs. Drive trucks/tractors to perform crop raising duties. Field ready equip. Harvest, plant, cultivate crops. Operate, repair farm equip, 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 Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393908. 5p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 3/15/15 - 12/1/15, Ginther Farms, Devils Lake, ND. Five temp jobs. Drive trucks, tractors to perform crop duties. Plant, cultivate crops. Operate, repair farm equip. Clean MVR, employment ref, three mo exp, driver’s license, English re-
quired, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #393907. 5p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director. This position performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities and services of Fallon County Emergency Medical Services. With considerable judgment and initiative, the Director develops, plans, and implements professional, competent and community oriented emergency medical services for Fallon County. This position leads the day-to-day operations including, but not limited to, recruitment, training, certification and scheduling of EMS volunteer staff, budgeting, development and implementation of policy and procedure in compliance with federal, state and county statute, policy and standards. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through any equivalent combination of education and experience providing the most comprehensive and highest level of qualifications, certifications, and professional licenses in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field. Previous demonstrated experience in management and instruction of the most progressive EMS procedures and programs is preferred. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle and criminal background search. Benefits include, but are not limited to, 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 13, 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. 5-7c
MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: The Office of City Court is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time City Court Clerk. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions to support the office of the City Judge, 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, and 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. The City of Baker is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a job description are available in the Baker City Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. Questions may be directed to Judge Nicole M. Benefiel at the office of the City Judge
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at 406-778-3025, Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Judge Benefiel may also be reached Wednesdays from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 406-778-7128. 5-8c
MNAXLP ____________________________ 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, trimming, 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: 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: 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, ongoing 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 posi-
tion 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
asset to our community! Thanks again, Randi Wenz 5c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you all for joining us in celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. Many thanks for the beautiful flowers and many beautiful cards and all of the good wishes. They all will be cherished for a lifetime. A very special thank you to our children Wayne and Sharina and family, Phillip and Lori and family, Katrina and James and family - for planning a very beautiful 50th wedding anniversary party. We greatly enjoyed every minute. Our Lord’s blessings for the memories and friendships. It is what makes a life full of joy and happiness. Again our many thanks. God bless you all. Robert and Wilma Rusley 5p ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: A few weeks ago I fell as I got out of my pickup at the post office. A gentleman I did not know stopped and helped me up and made sure I was back in my pickup. Since then I found out who he was, so thank you very much Gary Zumbrun. F.G. Goerndt 5p
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CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I want to thank Mike Gunderson and B & B Septic for your prompt service when the sewer backed up and I had five inches of sewer water in the basement. This was very much appreciated. Joy Hayden 5c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I want to thank the Fallon Medical Complex Mammography Department for the IPad I won - what a nice surprise! Your staff is awesome and a great
LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE A public hearing on the water rate increase will be held February 9, 2015 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at the Plevna Community Center, 105 Callin St. W., Plevna, Montana. Questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Clerk/Treasurer, by phone at 406-772-5001, in person at 121 Main St., Plevna, MT or by mail to P.O. Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. Done by order of the Council of the Town of Plevna this 12th day of January, 2015. 5-6c ____________________________
HELP WANTED FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities
F/T DIETARY POSITION
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SHAREE AT 406-778-5112
F/T CLINICAL NURSE R.N., L.P.N, OR C.N.A. F/T LAB ASSISTANT F/T PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE F/T ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT 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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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. 1800-545-4546. _________________________ Res. Assoc-Cereal Grains $35,000 to $40,000 @ montana.edu/jobs/research/14-454 Farm Ops Manager $45,000 @ montana.edu/postings/982 CARC Moccasin MT _________________________ ASSISTANT MANAGER IN LEWISTOWN Looking for an opportunity in a dynamic and growing company? This fulltime position will be responsible
for the smooth running of an equipment rental operation. Utilize your experience to facilitate supervising staff, customer service, reporting, scheduling and inventory. Full details of position duties on request. Successful candidate will have mechanical and customer service knowledge, HS diploma or GED, 2 years management experience. Wage negotiable. Benefits include health insurance and IRA. Call 406-538-9033 _________________________ Coordinator/Host: Provide support and activities for high school exchange students. Volunteer hosts also needed. Apply online: www.aspectfoundation.org
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_________________________ NAVY RESERVE HIRING in all fields. Serve part-time. Paid training & potential sign-on bonus. Great benefits. $ for school. Call Mon-Fri (877) 4756289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil _________________________ NAVY RESERVE Serve parttime. No military exp needed. Paid training & potential sign-on bonus. Great benefits. Retirement. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ___________________________ The Conrad Police Dept. is seeking applicants for an open Police Officer position. LE certification a plus but not a requirement for hire. For job description, benefit package,
and details contact Conrad City Hall at 406-271-3623. Standard POST application is required. _________________________ AgCall Inc. has immediate opportunity for agricultural professionals for project work with wheat growers in Montana, representing major seed & crop protection manufacturer. Work is part-time, contractual and based from home in Feb-March. Contact Kristen 816-734-3917 or info@agcall.com. _________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NONOWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit
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FALLON COUNTY TIMES
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 (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
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 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 conveyance 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 591011288, telephone no. (406) 2523441. 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 ____________________________
Moser CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 been to Sundance (a 370-mile round trip), and I definitely won’t miss that trip,” Moser said. According to Rawlings, there’s a reason Moser is happy to be done with those long bus rides. “The girls team would always have to ride up front because coach Moser had to sit in the front seat, or she would get car sick,” Rawlings said. “She would always have to stop and get candy or chips to keep from getting sick, and we used to tease her about it because she would teach us in health class how we weren’t supposed to eat that stuff.” Some of the Eagles' less successful seasons also bring a smile to Moser's face. “It’s not always the state championship games you remember,” she said. “I remember sitting in the stands with my husband one year after we hadn’t been to state in a few years and just being so happy to be back there. I didn’t care if we won a game.” The Eagles finished third. “I also remember when we got third at the first state tournament in Powell, and we actually got escorted back into town,” she laughed. “I mean, it was that big a deal. Obviously, the game has come a long way.” What lies ahead Moser admits it will be strange not to be on the sidelines next season. She also knows it’s time for her to walk away. “I said early in my career that I wanted to coach 20 years,” she said. “When I got to that point, I wanted to take it one year at a time. As long as I still had the passion and enjoyed what I was doing, I was going to keep doing it. And here I am. “But I know it’s time to be done. You reach a certain age, and you know. I’ve got
grandkids I want to watch play. I’m ready to sit in the stands. I’m ready to travel.” Moser has earned it. This summer, Moser will add to her accomplishments when she travels on an airplane for the first time. “We bought plane tickets for a little retirement trip this summer,” Schaffner said. “She’s always been afraid to fly, but she said, ‘I’m ready to try it.’” (To view her record and to read more articles, visit trib.com.)
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ROAD REPORTS JUST DIAL 511
MILES CITY AREA 1-406-233-3638 GLENDIVE AREA 1-406-345-8252 Statewide Toll Free 1-800-226-7623 Internet Address www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo
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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Mid-Rivers offers scholarships Mid-Rivers communities will award 35 $1,000 Higher Education Scholarships to students who will be attending a college, university or technical school as an undergraduate for the 2015-16 school year and have a parent/guardian who is a member of the Cooperative. Twelve additional $500 scholarships will also be awarded at the Mid-Rivers annual meeting May 27, through a drawing of eligible students attending the annual meeting in Winnett. Due to generosity of former trustee Kevin Braun, an additional $1,000 in drawing scholarships will be awarded at this year’s annual meeting. To qualify for the annual meeting drawing, students must sign up at the annual meeting, must be accompanied at the meeting by a parent/guardian who has active local telephone service from Mid-Rivers, must be enrolled to attend a higher education institution, and must provide documentation of full-time enrollment at the annual meeting. Application forms for the Mid-Rivers Higher Education Scholarships to be awarded through the competitive application process are available from any Mid-Rivers Customer Service Office, from the counselor of any high school within Mid-Rivers’
service area, or online at: www.midrivers.com/scholarship/. Application deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2015. Selection for the Mid-Rivers scholarship will be determined by May 1, 2015. Eligibility requirements for the competitive $1,000 scholarships are: • The applicant must be a graduating high school senior entering the freshman year of college, university or technical school, or a current college, university, or technical school undergraduate. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student. Graduate students and previous Mid-Rivers scholarship winners are ineligible. • The applicant, or his or her parent(s) or legal guardian, must have active local telephone service from Mid-Rivers Cooperative, Inc. • Student must complete the applicant form and its requirements, including a personal goals statement, a copy of the most recent transcripts, complete with ACT or SAT test score results, and two letters of recommendation from current teachers and one character reference letter. The completed application with all required attachments must be submitted to: MidRivers Higher Education Scholarship, 213 W. Benham
St., Glendive, MT 59330, by April 15, 2015. An April 15, 2015 postmark will meet the application deadline requirement. The applications will be judged based on the following criteria: • 30 percent - grade point average and ACT/SAT test scores • 40 percent - school and community activities • 30 percent - personal statement Scholarship certificates announcing the awards will be presented to recipients in May, in time for recognition during graduation or school award ceremonies if applicable. Scholarship funds will not be disbursed until MidRivers receives proof of fulltime enrollment in the college, university, or technical school of the scholarship recipient. Once proof of enrollment is received, payment will be made by a joint check to the recipient and the school. Scholarships must be claimed by Dec. 31, 2015, or the money will be forfeited. These scholarships are funded by the Mid-Rivers Fund for Education. MidRivers is proud to be able to offer this $41,000 in scholarship funding to help eastern and central Montana students reach their higher education goals.
Photo by Lori Kesinger
Creeks were running high when temperatures reached into the 60’s in Fallon County on January 27. Many locations across the region had record highs and most of the snowpack melted.
IRS warns about phishing scams Phoenix - The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2015 filing season. “The IRS won’t send you an email about a bill or refund out of the blue. Don’t click on one claiming to be from the IRS that takes you by surprise,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “I urge taxpayers to be wary of clicking on strange emails and websites. They may be scams to steal your personal information.” Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams that taxpay-
ers may encounter anytime, but many of these schemes peak during filing season as people prepare their returns or find people to help with their taxes. Illegal scams can lead to significant penalties and interest and possible criminal prosecution. IRS Criminal Investigation works closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to shut down scams and prosecute the criminals behind them. Stop and Think before Clicking Phishing is a scam typically carried out with the help of unsolicited email or a fake website that poses as a legitimate site to lure in potential victims and prompt them to provide valuable personal and finan-
cial information. Armed with this information, a criminal can commit identity theft or financial theft. If you receive an unsolicited email that appears to be from either the IRS or an organization closely linked to the IRS, such as Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), report it by sending it to: phishing@irs.gov. It is important to keep in mind the IRS generally does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels. The IRS has information online that can help you protect yourself from email scams.
Your Chamber of Commerce . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown!
Upcoming Community Events
February 11- Americanism Program • 7 p.m. • Longfellow Gym These Businesses Proudly Support The Efforts Of Our Chamber’s Volunteers!
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~~~
February Meeting Thursday, Feb. 5 Noon • Thee Garage
Come Watch the Big Game! Local Pool Tournament Friday, Jan. 30 • 7 p.m. 8- Ball Doubles ~ Sat., Jan. 31 Sign up at 11 - play at noon 9-ball Tournament • Saturday @ 6 p.m.
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