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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015

Baker Rural Fire Department has new fire chief

By Lori Kesinger Baker Rural Fire Department officially has a new fire chief on duty. Tom Bruha was selected the end of December as the new fire chief, and is taking over for Randy Hoenke, who is still on the department roster. “He has been a very good chief,” Bruha said.

Hoenke served as fire chief for 24 years. “I felt it was time for other personnel to move up. If I stayed they wouldn’t have that opportunity,” Hoenke said.

Bruha has 24 years of volunteer firefighter experience and has had several types of training. He will oversee the 27 member department and approximately 20 rural members.

Bruha plans to start with a focus on training

for the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS, a system established by the National Fire Data Center for fire incident information), update equipment, and address the new storage building.

The department is responsible for not only fires, but many types of situations including motor vehicle extrications, Haz-Mat incidents, law enforcement assistance, and mutual aid with surrounding counties.

The department’s line officers also include Assistant Chief Brock Collins, Safety Training Officer Dale Butori, Captain Dick Chester, Captain Anthony Chester, and one vacant captain position to be filled in the immediate future.

Chief Tom Bruha

State, county and city snowplows were kept busy January 6 keeping streets and roads clear.

Photo by Lori Kesinger

Winter weather bears upon Fallon County

By Lori Kesinger A steady stream of tropical moisture over a cold air mass created a winter system which impacted Fallon County and most of Montana over Jan. 4 and 5. Poor road conditions and low visibility became a concern for travelers,

especially those heading west.

Fallon County received approximately three inches of snow at the onset of the storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory as the storm continued over Jan. 6 with an additional two inches

of snow. Wind chills turned bitterly cold as readings went to -30 degrees overnight.

The NWS outlook for the week of Jan. 11 indicated temperatures would be above normal and precipitation below normal as the system moved to the east.

Montana minimum wage workers get boost in pay

By Lori Kesinger

Montana has a new minimum wage with workers now being paid a minimum of $8.05 per hour compared to $7.90 per hour - an extra $6 per week for 40 hours of work.

According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, an estimated 12,850 Montana workers or 2.9 percent of the workforce will receive higher wages due to the minimum wage increase.

Through a 2006 voter’s initiative, Montana’s minimum wage was raised and provided automatic adjustments for inflation increases. The Consumer Price Index rose by 1.7 percent from August 2013 to August 2014. The 15 cent increase takes effect on the first day of the new year.

Gov. Steve Bullock applauded the increase. "People

who work full time for a living shouldn’t be living in poverty. Higher wages ensure that working Montana families aren't falling behind and are able to make ends meet,” Bullock said. "Montana's leading our country in economic growth by making sure our workers earn a decent wage and they have the skills for the jobs we're creating."

Many businesses start paying their employees more than the minimum wage. Businesses that remain at minimum wage say the pay increase is a good thing while others argue it negatively impacts businesses by cutting into an employer’s profits.

Montana is one of 21 states that will see an increase in minimum wage this year. The federal wage minimum is $7.25 per hour.

1 st Annual SE Montana Coyote Calling Contest January 9 - 10 Sign up Friday at The Corner 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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Group forming to advocate for property rights

By Lori Kesinger Local landowners are forming a new advocacy group they say will give them a stronger voice concerning their property rights. The move comes from decades of unfair and unethical practices by big businesses upon landowners in Fallon County and the surrounding region.

For the last year and a half, numerous landowners have been implementing the Property Rights Organization, LLC (PRO).

PRO was recently incorporated and is ready to formally organize. All individuals interested in property rights are invited to a meeting Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Thee Garage in Baker. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather information and select officers and board members.

PRO would like landowners to become one voice to keep everyone informed and on an equal playing field with big businesses whether the concern is pipelines, water rights, hunting rights, power lines, or roadways.

“At this point, special interest groups come in and basically snipe us off one at a time because we are ‘independent contractors’. We want to get some continuity between ‘contractors’ so we can get fair and just compensation,” said Vern “Turk” Stark. “Especially in agriculture, our independence is the one thing that hurts us the most in these situations. We don’t necessarily share information and are suspicious of people. We are trying to get past that so when these companies, who have already done their homework, don’t just pick us off.”

PRO would not be involved in any litigation but would provide information to help protect landowners and promote legislation.

“Our second goal is to get legislation changed so we don’t even have to have this group,” Kevin Braun said.

“We can provide you with information for legal avenues if needed or somebody you can talk to for advice on legal issues,” Sharon Gookin added.

PRO is not limited to Montana or even Fallon County. The group would like to have the active participation of all landowners in the surrounding region. “We don’t know where this will go if people don’t participate or aren’t willing players in participating in the group. We are not about making money. It is strictly about helping each other,” Stark said.

SEE PROPERTY RIGHTS, PAGE 6

REMINDERS . . .

MSU Extension Winter Ag Series If you are interested in attending Winter Ag Series in Ekalaka or Baker, call your County Extension Office to register and for more information.

Registration will begin at 3:45 p.m. with the program starting at 4 p.m. in Ekalaka Tuesday, Jan. 13, Registration will begin at 10:45 a.m. with the program starting at 11 a.m. in Baker Wednesday, Jan. 14. A meal will be provided for both programs.

Men’s Choir rehearsals Rehearsals for the O’Fallon Men’s Choir will begin Monday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Longfellow Music Room. Rehearsals will be each Monday night until the Americanism program in February.

Sagebrush Sisters Red Hat luncheon Sagebrush Sisters Red Hat luncheon will be held Friday, Jan. 9, 12:45 p.m. at the Tavern.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015

FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, January 14, 2005 The winning team in the 2005 Coyote Calling Contest was Marty Penrod and Lance Gerke of Miles City with nine coyotes.

Second place was Tory Heid, Todd Heid and Kelly Johnson from North Dakota. They bagged seven coyotes and brought in the “Big Dog” at 36 pounds. Third place went to Marc Rieger, John Rieger and Todd Barkley. They bagged seven coyotes and split the pot for “Little Dog”. Fourth place winners were Steve Krutzfeldt, Lewis Krutzfeldt and Joe Brown from Miles City. . . Chief Jeff Wood received an Army Commendation Award Dec. 4.

Chief Wood earned this prestigious award during his tour of duty in Iraq. . . SPC Jeremy Vogel, PFC Chris Heiser, SPC John McWilliams, and SPC Eric Losing will be activated for Military Police Reclassification Course in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. . . Fallon County Commissioners and Baker City Councilors agreed to cost share rental of two large trucks to hasten silt removal from Baker Lake. . .

City officials are hoping the city gas well will be producing by March. The well will be hooked into the WBI pipeline and the city will wholesale the gas it produces. Proceeds from the well will be used to reduce the city’s own utility costs. . . Fallon County Commissioners named Doug Bruha as the new road foreman to replace retired Dale Rath with Dave Hall named as assistant. . . Darin Meggers, son of Roger and Beth Meggers of Baker, received his Commercial Pilot License Jan. 7. . . Montana Motel is having an open house to show off their four brand new rooms and eight totally refurbished rooms.

president of the Bank of Baker at the annual meeting. . . Eph Keirle, L. Price and Vern Bublitz were re-elected as president, vice president and 30 YEARS AGO cashier, respectively, at the anThursday, January 10, 1985 nual election of officers held at -- Thadd O’Donnell recorded the Baker National Bank Monhis 100th high school wrestling day. victory Friday night against Colstrip. Other winners were 70 YEARS AGO Chuck Jardee, Gary Singer, Thursday, January 18, 1945 Chad Afrank, Rob Merwin, -- The Carl Rost family has Casey O’Donnell, Dale Singer, three sons in the Armed Forces. and Jim Huntley. . . LaVerne Harvey L. Rost, Seaman 2/c, is Schuh, Fallon Memorial Hospi- stationed at Treasure Island; tal Employee of the Year, is pic- Pvt. Clayton Rost is serving in tured holding her awards plaque the U.S. Army in the European in the kitchen area where she War Theatre. He was wounded has been working since 1967. . in France and hospitalized in . Pauline Koenig, age 91, passed England and later decorated away Jan. 3. . . 1985 officers for with the Purple Heart. Pvt. Clinthe Lakeview Country Club are ton Rost serves with the medics Randy Morris, president; Ron in the Army and is stationed in Meredith, vice president; Bar- California. He is a twin of Claybara Overton, secretary; Gladys ton. . . Jimmie Jessup received Morris, treasurer. Directors are a souvenir from the South PaAllan Wang, Bill Randash, Gor- cific. The souvenir was a war don Olson, and Clyde Burns. club carved out of one piece of hard wood. . . R.H. Robinson, 40 YEARS AGO Vic Morrow and A. Eckes left Thursday, January 9, 1975 - Friday for Billings to attend the - The present board of county Yellowstone Boy Scout Councommissioners is also the same cil. . . Staff Sgt. E.C. Tronstad is board who served together ten home on furlough from the years ago and includes Jake Burma-India Theatre of War. . .

Ehret, Delane Beach, and Ken- Gladys Turner, Ph.M.2/c was neth Rustad. . . Mark and Ruth honorably discharged and is Ann Ruhle of Coleman, Mich., back working at the Baker Drug are our latest newcomers. Mark as a pharmacist-manager. is the executive vice president of the Montana National Bank. 80 YEARS AGO . . Jan. 4, Cathy Carlson, daughThursday, January 17, ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard 1935-- Baker defeats Marmarth Carlson, had both of her legs in a hard fought game on the broken in a mishap with a local court, 30-20, and the folsnowmobile. She was walking lowing night were victorious home from a basketball game over Marmarth 20-12. . Amelia and was one block from home Earhart is the first woman to when she encountered a travel- cross the Pacific, completing ing snowmobile in her pathway. the flight in 18 hours and 16 minutes. . Seven telephone sub50 YEARS AGO scribers between the Big Hill Thursday, January 7, 1965 - and Ollie were put on direct - Robert Morton was named Baker telephone service last Civil Defense Director confirm- week. This was done so subing the recommendation of the scribers may have 24 hour servcounty commissioners at the ice. . . . Enumerators taking the first meeting of the city council farm census in this community of the new year. . . . Rolph are Joe Steffes, Theo Braun, Tunby, commissioner-elect, of- Roger Sanford, and Henry Stenficially took over the expired erson. term of Jake Ehret at the regular monthly session of county com- 90 YEARS AGO missioners Monday morning. .

Thursday, January 15, 1925 Baker Jaycees will sponsor a -- Word has been received from benefit rabbit hunt Sunday for our county agent, J.O. Hembre, the Ben Post family. . . James that Bentley Sinclair of Baker Hoffman was rehired as super- won the sweepstakes on seed intendent at the first meeting of corn in the State Utility show the school board in 1965. L.F. held at Bowman. Albert Fost of Bruggeman and Gordon Van- Willard won the prize in 1922 derpan were named principals and again in 1923 and Mr. Sinof the high school and elemen- clair won it in 1924. Fallon tary schools, respectively. . County is being recognized as a Community Fund Drive has so place where corn can be proffar collected $3420 with one itably grown. . . Mrs. F.F. section of town to still be so- Kelling and daughter, Mrs. Bud licited.

Stemmen, purchased the tailor shop of Mrs. H.E. Niccum this 60 YEARS AGO week and took charge Monday.

Thursday, January 13, 1955 . . Jan. 10, C.J. Russell, receiver -- Mrs. Leslie Blake writes how of the Baker State Bank, obthe March of Dimes has paid all tained authority from the Disher expenses after she was trict Court to pay a 30 percent stricken with polio in July 1953. dividend to creditors of the . . Eddie Nelson was selected to closed bank. head the Baker Chamber of Commerce at its meeting Friday The night. Bud Bowen and Fred Morrow will be first and second vice presidents, respectively. . .

Rex Flint was again named

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The 64th legislative session of the Montana Legislature got underway Jan. 5, 2015, starting a 90 working day session where the state’s budget and many other issues will be discussed and decided upon. Senator Eric Moore, representing southeastern Montana, was elected as the President Pro Tempore for 2015-2016.

Moore, a rancher and feedlot operator from Miles City said, “I am deeply honored by the confidence my colleagues have placed in me. I hope to be an integral part of the leadership team that delivers sound, common sense policy,

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and a discip l i n e d budget to the citizens of Montana.”

The Pro Tem is the second ranking officer of the Senate, and serves as president in the event he or she is unable to serve. “I served as a whip in the 2013 session,” recalled Moore. “Being in leadership again will help me see that my region’s voice is heard. What we eastern Montanans lack in numbers, we make up for in tenacity.”

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FSA News Extension The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service calendar Agency (FSA) offers farmers new information to update program payment yields that will help them better select protections offered by the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, are cornerstones of the commodity farm safety, offering farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and revenues.

The Farm Bill provides landowners with the option of updating their farm program payment yields and this is the first time that many producers have been able to update yields since 1986. FSA has worked with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to make available certified yield data that producers can use to better calculate how the new safety net programs can offer the best protection against market swings.

Producers can check with their local FSA county office to see if data is available for them. This data belongs to the producer and only the producer associated with the crop insurance records will be provided this service. Updating yield history or reallocating base acres can occur until Feb. 27, 2015.

FSA also issued a reminder that from Nov. 17, 2014 to March 31, 2015, producers will make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years.

For more information, producers are encouraged to make an appointment to go into their local FSA county office. to find a local FSA county office, visit www.offices.usda.gov.

Additional information on the new programs is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-pic.

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from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for upgrades in order to serve you better in the future.

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Nine people played pinochle Jan. 4 at the Baker Senior Center. There were three tables of three players each.

Winners were Carl Hepperle - won twice, Gwen Setinc and Marj Peterson.

Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Jan. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Daily Specials • Jan. 9 - 15 Friday - Meatloaf Sandwich • Beef Noodle Soup Saturday - Jambalaya Stew Tuesday - Cabbage Bread • Reuben Soup Wednesday - Baked Chicken & Stuffing Cheesey Broccoli Soup Thursday - Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Tomato Bacon Soup

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20 YEARS AGO Thursday, January 12, 1995 -- Sheriff Tim Barkley has appointed Tom Muckle as the new undersheriff for Fallon County.

Muckle, 33, his wife Nona and their children Dani, Ashley and Dey have moved to Baker from Wibaux where he was undersheriff for ten years. . . Denzil Young is pictured swearing in the newly elected county officials into office Jan. 3. Others pictured are Marlene Ferrel, Roddy Rost, John Huntley, Russell Culver, Mary Lee Dietz, Don Rieger, Tim Barkley, and Faye Koenig. . . The Hepperle Store of Plevna, owned and operated by Ted and Darlene Hepperle, has closed its doors. After a very unfortunate stroke suffered by Ted in late November, the family will no longer be able to keep the store open. . . A surprise 70th birthday party was held for George Benner Dec. 31 at his home. . . Jan. 6, a 911 call from a pay phone was received at 7:57 p.m. at Baker High School. The caller said a bomb was to detonate at the high school at 9:15. The sheriff, police chief, and school officials decided to evacuate the building immediately following the boys basketball game with Wibaux.

Baker Public Schools is offering

a $450 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever was involved in this crime.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 -

Monte Willman Funeral services for Monte Willman, 95, of Westmore were held Jan. 3, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastor Ed Smith officiating.

Monte passed away Dec. 27, 2014 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.

Monte Rene Newland was born Dec. 31, 1918 at Glasgow to John Whitfield “Whit” and Ida Marie Clemence “Edythe” (LaRocque) Newland. She was the elder sister of Vaughn Whitfield Newland.

After living along the south side of the Missouri River northeast of Jordan for three or four years, the family moved to the “Nation Place” (an earlier homestead) for a couple of years, then further “up on top”, above the river to the Ed Howe place where they lived until Monte had gone two years to high school. They all moved into town for her third and fourth years of high school.

Upon graduating from high school in 1936, Monte worked as an assistant in the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for a few months. She attended Commercial College in Great Falls where she belonged to the Alpha Iota Sorority and played violin in their orchestra. After business college, she returned to Jordan to run the employment office, where she met John Robert “Jack” Willman. They married in 1938 in Miles City and remained in Jordan for another three years. He was the County Timekeeper for the W.P.A., later moving to Lame Deer where he was project foreman as well as timekeeper for Indian crews on the Cheyenne Reservation. From there they went to Farragut, Idaho where they worked on the Farragut Naval Base construction - Monte in the expediting office and John as laborer, then carpenter. Upon base completion, they went to Ephrata, Wash., to work on an Army Air base. In 1943, daughter Elizabeth D’Alene was born in Jordan. In 1944, they went to Livingston in eastern Montana where they remained for the rest of their lives. In 1951, their daughter Roberta Rene was born in Beach, N.D. During D’Alene’s high

school years in Baker, M o n t e worked two years for Fallon County Attorney Denzil Young and one year in the Baker High School office. Monte raised gardens every year, canning the vegetables, beef and chickens that were raised on the ranch. She made jelly from local wild currants, chokecherries, buffalo berries, plums, also canning juice to make jelly later.

She won many blue ribbons at the Fallon County Fair for her jellies and crocheted pillowcases, doilies, etc. Monte was an excellent seamstress, made leather jewelry and centerpieces, drew and painted her own Christmas cards for years and made quilts. She was a member of the 3 in 1 Home Demonstration Club and the Fallon Creek Cowbelles. Her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren enjoyed visiting their Gram, Great Gram, whether for a day, a week, or all summer.

Monte is survived by daughters D’Alene McCants and Roberta Willman of the family home; sister-in-law, Norma Newland, of Terry; grandchildren, Norman and Fred Lamb and Lisa Wade, all of Casper, Wyo.; step-grandson, Dwayne (Teresa) McCants of Alaska; great-grandsons, Dean (Lexi) Lamb with Danica, and Brandon (Stephanie) Lamb with Kiersten and Jovie, all of Casper, Wyo.; Don Brown of Plevna; great-granddaughter.

Trista Brown, of Casper, Wyo.; step-great-grandsons, Dakota and Jeremiah McCants and James McCants, all of Alaska; numerous nieces and nephews and their families; and many cousins scattered throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Monte was preceded in death by her husband, infant son, parents, brother, sister-inlaw “Tudy” Newland, son-inlaw Jim McCants, granddaughter-in-law Carla (McMahan) Lamb, and stepgrandson Daryl McCants.

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

Leslie Hinton

Darrell Kramlick

Funeral services for Leslie Hinton, 64, of Baker will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church with Pastor Bruce and Pastor Reba officiating. Burial will follow in Bonnievale Cemetery.

Visitation for Leslie will be from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with family receiving friends being held from 57 p.m.

Leslie passed away Jan. 2, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.

Leslie M. Hinton was born Dec. 22, 1950, in Morton, Tex., the daughter of Roy Davis and Ethel Marshall Davis. At an early age her father passed away, and her mother married Bud Conner.

He raised her, becoming a big part of her life. She moved with her family to Vernal, Utah and then to Wyoming.

She grew up and attended school in Riverton where she later graduated in1969. Leslie married Dale Hinton on March 28, 1970 in Riverton.

To this union was born Janaye, Leah and Lacee. She and husband Dale, who was in the military, settled in Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., for a short time. In 1971 they moved to Riverton. Leslie was a stay at home mother along with operating a daycare. In 1986 Dale’s work moved the family to Baker, Mont. Here, Leslie began her career in food service working at Frady’s, BJ’s, Sakelaris’ and later in the FMC Dietary Department. After a short stint in Texas in 2006 with her husband, they returned to Baker in 2010 and again Leslie worked at FMC until her health failed.

A funeral service for Darrell Kramlick, 74, of Baker was held Jan. 8, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Burial followed in Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker.

A prayer service was held Jan. 7, at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Darrell passed away Dec. 29, 2014 at his home in Baker.

Darrell DuWayne Kramlick was born Sept. 20, 1940, in Baker the son of Julius and Alvina (Allerdings) Kramlick.

He grew up in the Baker area, attending school at Milk Creek School and Lame Jones before moving with his family to Billings in 1953. There he eventually graduated from Billings Senior High. As a teenager, he worked as a mechanic at the Parkway Truck Stop and continued work there after finishing school. It was during these years that he met the love of his life, Gail Klein.

Gail’s stepfather happened to own and operate Parkway at the time. October 15, 1960, Darrell and Gail were united in marriage. To this union two children were born: Debra and Rodney. In 1968, Darrell and Gail moved back to take over the family ranch south of

Lee Madsen A funeral service for Lee Madsen, 98, of Baker was held Jan. 3, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Burial was in Bonnievale Cemetery.

Lee passed away Dec. 29, 2014 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.

Lee Buck Madsen was born May 3, 1916 north of Baker on the homestead, son of James and Birdie (Erickson) Madsen. He grew up and attended country schools until he started working with his dad on the ranch. He later purchased the homestead and operated it for several years until he retired and moved into Baker. Lee enjoyed playing cards, checkers and dominoes.

He always enjoyed reading and writing poetry. When he was

younger, Lee made his own snow skis and enjoyed using them on the ranch. He was also an avid trapper.

Lee is survived by his sister, Cora Steffes, of Polson; nephews, Michael Steffes of Stevens Point, Wis., and David (Arlinda) Steffes of Polson; one great-nephew; one great-niece; and one great-great-niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Birdie; and his twin brothers, Fred and Matt.

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

P l e v n a where they raised their family.

Darrell enjoyed farming, hunting, camping, and fishing. He was a past member of the Baker Fire Department, and served on the board of Soil Conservation District. Darrell was one of the founders of Plainsmen Search and Rescue, as well.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Gail, of 54 years; one daughter, Debra (Scott) Veroye, and one son, Rodney (Brenda) Kramlick, both of Baker; one brother, Larry Kramlick of Billings; sisters, Jane McClintock, Lila Paulson, and Sharon (Ron) Wuest, all of Billings; four grandchildren, Mark (Kayla) Veroye, Dannielle (Jacob) Kraft, Bryce Kramlick, and Chelsea Kramlick, all of Baker; one greatgrandchild, Christian Kraft.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter, Jessica Kramlick.

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

PRO, LLC Property Rights Organization Annual Meeting Wed., January 14 • 6:30 p.m.

Thee Garage • Baker, MT All those interested in property rights are encouraged to attend.

Please join us for a

70th Birthday celebration in honor of

Joan Johnson

Sat., Jan. 17 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Dessert & Beverages Lakeview Baptist Church 701 S. 1st Street E Baker, MT No Gifts Please.

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Ernest Lang Funeral services for Ernest Lang, 96, of Baker were held Jan. 7, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Baker with Pastor Levi Durfey officiating. Burial was in the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker.

A prayer service was held Jan. 6 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker.

Ernie passed away Jan. 1, 2015 at the Veterans Home in Miles City.

Ernest Lang was born Nov. 3, 1918, the son of John and Elizabeth (Naaz) Lang, at Crow Rock. He attended the Fertile Prairie country school

Leslie belonged to the Progress i v e Wo m e n ’s Club, serving as president in Riverton, Wyo.; and a women’s sorority in Baker.

She enjoyed sewing, shopping, decorating, family gatherings, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Leslie always enjoyed ceramics and crafts, often giving her creations to family. Leslie was very social and always enjoyed getting out to spend time with family and friends.

Leslie is survived by her husband, Dale; daughters, Janaye Danko of Gillette, Wyo., Leah (Dan) Hoenke of Dickinson, N.D., and Lacee (Joe) Janz of Baker; grandchildren, Lachen, Michaela, Keely, Conner, Madylin, Kylee, Jarek; and great-grandson, Jase; sister, Charlene (Ted) Seely of Lander, Wyo.; brothers, Garry (Kaye) Davis of Buckeye, Ariz., Randy (Aimee) Conner of Gillette, Wyo., Greg (Diane) Conner of Gillette, Wyo.; son-in-law, Shawn Danko of Gillette, Wyo.; special nephew, Robert (LeAnne) Cantrell of Glendive; special great-nieces and nephews, Hailey, Keira, Mykah and Eryck.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Davis and Ethel Conner; stepfather, Bud Conner; and brothers, Michael Conner, Allan Davis, and Brent Davis.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be sent to FMC Long Term Care or the American Heart Association.

through the e i g h t h grade. Ernie enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1941 and served during WWII. He was honorably discharged in October of 1945 at Ft. Lewis, Wash.

Ernie returned to Plevna where he married Louise Burkle Feb. 3, 1946, in SEE LANG, PAGE 6

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Spartan wrestling

Photo by Louise Varner

Brady Varner (40) is closely guarded by the Colstrip Colts but still finds a way to get a shot off.

Spartan basketball

By Brianna Rambur January 3, 2015, the Baker Spartans hosted the Colstrip Colts and walked away with a victory, 51-46. As a team, the Spartans has a 34.9 percent field goal average and a 66.7 percent free throw average.

Dallas Arnell had 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals; Austin Braun 1 rebound, 2 steals; Joe Fisher 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals;

Seth Barkley 5 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal; Brady Varner 16 points, 8 rebounds; Treston Erickson 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Clint Lesh 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Matt Packer 3 points, 2 rebounds; Josh Stutts 1 rebound.

The Spartans will travel to Wolf Point Jan. 9 to play the Wolves, and will host Forsyth Jan. 10.

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By Carleigh Irgens The Spartan wrestlers traveled to Shepherd Dec. 19 to compete in the Shepherd Duals. Results are as follows.

103 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned James Whitmus (Shep) 1:39; pinned Kreese Robinson (Har) 1:55; lost to Erica LaFontaine (Har) 1:50 132 lbs. - Keegan Kary pinned Michael Wark (Shep) 1:15; defeated James Spence (Shep) 4-1; defeated Philip Rising Sun (Har) 15-0 145 lbs. - Paul Wang pinned Karl Berg (Col/ABS) 4:28 145 lbs. - Dillon Cunningham - pinned Caden Benboe (Senior) 3:26 152 lbs. - Chase Huelle lost to Travis Takenhorst (Shep) 1:36 152 lbs. - Dustin Rost - lost to Billy Raville (Col/ABS) 1:57 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft lost to James Herring (Shep) :53; lost to Austin Pitch (Har) 3:25 170 lbs. - Michael Holliday - lost to Spencer Dougherty (Shep) 1:12; lost to Brandon Becker (Har) 1:42 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori lost to Lucas Decker (Shep) 8-1; lost to Lane Rides Horse (Har) 13-4 285 lbs. - Summit Wiman pinned Cody Werk (Malta) 4:41 The wrestling team traveled to Worden Dec. 20 to compete in the Huntley Project Duals. Results are as follows.

103 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned Abe Stapleton (Senior) 3:40; pinned Cole VanDelinder (Central) :31; lost to Nate Goddard (Col/ABS) 6-3; pinned Dalton Amsden (Bro) 1:04 132 lbs. - Keegan Kary - defeated Tim Ellinger (Senior) 10-0; pinned Dauson Fruit (Bro) 3:20; lost to Eli Watson (Col/ABS) 5-3; pinned Bryce Roan (Har) 1:57 145 lbs. - Paul Wang - lost to Dixon Walker (Hep) 15-0; defeated Ben Harsha (Central) 15-0; pinned Karl Berg (Col/ABS)3:16; lost to Justin Zeir (Har) 1:20 145 lbs. - Dillon Cunningham - lost to Caden Benboe (Senior) 152 lbs. - Chase Huelle pinned Chance Feragen (HP) 1:27; defeated Matt Kale (Central) 13-9 152 lbs. - Dustin Rost -

pinned Derek Piegnieux (Malta) 2:40; pinned chance Feragen (HP) 3:20 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft lost to Will Lorash (Senior) 3:27; defeated Isiah Little Light (Col/ABS) 11-3; pinned William Caprata (Har) 3:19 170 lbs. - Michael Holliday - pinned Justin Kickerbocker (HP) 1:01; lost to Brandon Becker (Har) 3:49 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori pinned Trey Copeland (HP) :40; defeated Brandon Watson (Central) 9-2 285 lbs. - Summit Wiman lost to Trey Copeland (HP) :42; lost to Lane Rides Horse (Har) 3:13 285 lbs. - Jonathan Caron pinned Josh Schmidt (HP) 1:16 January 3 the wrestlers traveled to Colstrip for the Colstrip Mix and Match.

103 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned Kon Speelmon (MC) 1:15; pinned Dalton Amsden (Bro) 1:19 132 lbs. - Keegan Kary lost to Clayton Currier (Col) 9-0; pinned Brandon Blumhagen (MC) :40; defeated Torrey Watts (MC) 11-0 138 lbs. - Dalton Herbst defeated Zach Ward (Bro) 51; Ty Zehms (MC) 8-1 145 lbs. - Paul Wang - lost to Tyler Behles (Bro) 11-1; pinned Hunter Walker (Col) 3:20 145 lbs. - Dillon Cunningham - lost to Lane Torgenson (Col) lost to Zach Ward (Bro) 5:20; pinned Kolette Balsem (MC) 1:20 152 lbs. - Chase Huelle lost to Michael Crews (MC) 1:20; lost to Hunter Walker (Col) 3:30 152 lbs. - Dustin Rost - lost to Hunter Walker (Col) 5:02; lost to Michael Crews (MC) 3:10; pinned Tyler Behles (Col) 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft lost to Austin Blaede (Col); defeated Josh Sundgren (MC) 9-2; pinned Blake Johnston (Col) 1:10 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori pinned O’Shon Old Mouse (Col) 3:50; defeated Merlin Whitedirt (Col) 7-5 285 lbs. - Summit Wiman pinned Jonathon Caron (Bak) 1:20; pinned O’Shon Old Mouse (Col) 5:42 285 lbs. - Jonathan Caron lost to Summit Wiman (Bak) 1:20; lost to O’Shon Old Mouse (Col) 1:58

Fifth and sixth grade basketball

Kylie Hadley (32) fights off a Colstrip defender as she

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Shawna Schillinger coaches McKenzie Davis, Jasmine Erthe fifth and sixth grade girls ickson, Hannah Goerndt, basketball team. They had McKenna Griffith, Crystal The Lady Spartan basketball 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, three scrimmages at Longfel- Green, Peyton Janeway, Keela team hosted the Colstrip Fil- 2 steals; Taylyn Koenig 3 low Gym Nov. 18, Dec. 3 and Kary, Layla Koon, Ashlyn lies Jan 3 and lost 48-52. points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.

10, and one scrimmage at Mc- Lutts, Ashlee Marshall, Rilee Solenn Jacobsen scored 17 They shot 34.9 percent from Gonigal Gymnasium Dec. 13. Pettersen, Anika Ploeger, points, and had 6 rebounds; the field and were 58.1 percent Girls who played were Emily Shumaker and Skylar Karlee Murnion 1 point, 1 re- from the free throw line.

Sayge Barkley, Camryn Wall. bound, 2 assists, 1 steal; Scotti The Lady Spartans will Robinson 3 points, 2 re- travel to Wolf Point Jan. 9 to bounds, 2 assists; Lauren take on the Lady Wolves.

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C Squad January 3 Baker 60 Colstrip 52 Sienna Schuler 2 points, Mariah Miller 10 points, Anna Espeland 14 points, Alivia Schultz 14 points, Sheyenne Janeway 4 points, Samantha Smith 7 points, Joey Hede 2 points, Amber Durden 18 points.

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Continued from last week July 11 -- The annual Fallon County Day sponsored by the Fallon County Recreation Department on the Fourth of July was another success. A variety of events throughout the day appealed to a broad range of spectators and participants of all ages. Nine teams participated in the volleyball tournament, and 14 teams in the horseshoe tournament. The Kahuna Beach Party band performed a beach party concert, and the day ended with a spectacular display of fireworks over Baker Lake. . . A 90th birthday party for Mary Bohle will be held July 26. . . Two freshman at Washington State University on a journey from coast to coast across the United States arrived in Baker July 1. Their path from Seattle to New York City will cover a total distance of approximately 3,000 miles. . . Scotti Jo Robinson is Baker’s newest certified volunteer Hunter and Bowhunter instructor. . . Savannah Hickey of Baker was the reining Junior (age 13-16) Champion at the 23rd annual Matthew Quigley Buffalo Rifle Match held at the Lee Ranch north of Forsyth June 14-15. . . . Low temperature July 2 was 45 degrees.

July 18 -- The Runnings Company was continuing to move forward on their plan to build a new store in Baker even though the project had not progressed as expected until the recent bids came in.

Building the new store has been put on hold for the moment. . . The second annual Dino Shindig will be held in Ekalaka July 26-27. Saturday will feature paleo talks from world famous paleontologists, hands-on kids activities, great food and live music. There will be field expeditions to dig sites Sunday. . . Excavation south of the Baker Rural Fire District Fire Department is for the leveling of the area to be used for fire department training purposes and will eventually be the location for a cold storage building.

July 25 -- Baker Police Chief Mike Reddick promoted Officer Justin LaCroix to sergeant for a first line supervisory role to structure the police department. . . Low temperature July 16 was 42 degrees. . . . Ralph and Gloria Duneman will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 3. . . The Clocksene sisters, Delores Watt, Joan Rivenbark, and Janet Enos, gathered for their annual reunion at the home of Pete and Cindy Enos. . . . Fallon and Carter County youth Jonathon Wolenetz, Taylyn Koenig, Caden Dukart, Ellen Guyer and Taylyn Dukart participated in the 84th annual 4-H Congress. . . Erna O’Donnell celebrated her 95th birthday June 12. Pictured with her are her children Jim O’Donnell,

Susan Cox, Karen O’Donnell, and Ray O’Donnell. . . The 2014 St. Jude’s Trail Ride was held June 15 at the Fred and Ann Hoff ranch. There were 18 riders and three other sponsors in attendance. This year’s sponsors raised $3,378 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. . . Twenty-seven participants were in the Crazy Day children’s bike and pet parade.

August 1 -- The fifth annual American Cancer society Relay for Life had 112 participants and raised over $81,000 July 25. The Relay was chaired by Kay Wiman and Cindy Atkins.

Keynote speaker for the evening was Susan Smith of Baker who was a caregiver for her husband, Ernie. . . Quantum Energy, Inc. is proposing Fallon County as one of its tentative sites for a 20,000 barrel per day diesel refinery replicating one being built in Dickinson, ND. An informational meeting will be held Aug. 5 at Thee Garage. . . Halle Burdick, daughter of Quentin and Lisa Burdick, has once again been selected to compete at the 37th annual North American Hershey’s track and Field Finals in Pennsylvania. Tim and JJ Robinson, who started and have hosted the local Hershey track meet in Baker since 2009, were selected to represent Montana and take the athletes to Hershey. . . Additional service medallions and benches were recently installed on the north side of the Fallon County Veterans Memorial at Steve McClain Park. . . Marion Hartse will celebrate his 90th birthday Aug. 10. . . Fallon County Emergency Medical Service is hosting an open house Aug. 6.

Everyone is invited to see their ambulances and new equipment.

August 8 -- The final achievement of Clayton Hornung’s impressive coaching career was added to his resume last week. The former Baker High School girls’ basketball coach was inducted into the Montana Coaches Association (MCA) Hall of Fame July 31 in Great Falls. . .

Thomas McNab, MSU CDC director, and six students from the Montana State UniversityBozeman School of Architecture Community Design Center (MSU CDC) began an assessment of Baker the end of May to develop conceptual designs to improve the community. The fourth year architect students spent their summer semester working with the community and addressing the issues. They presented their strategies to approximately 25 community members during a public meeting July 29. . . First place winners in the Jim Stanton Memorial Golf Tournament held July 12 was the team of Tanner Varner, Presley Straub, Jon Breitbach, Jeff SEE REVIEW, PAGE 6

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Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club

FCCLA members who attended the meeting, l-r: Cole Edgell, Chase Drange, Colter Peterson, Zane Tunby, Nicole Allerdings, Courtney Tudor, Laylah Dulin, and Jessica Paul.

District 5 FCCLA

By Nicole Allerdings December 18, eight members of Plevna’s FCCLA Chapter traveled to Glendive to attend the District 5 FCCLA meeting. FCCLA members from Sidney, Terry, Wibaux, Ekalaka, Baker, Jordan, Fairview, Plevna, and Glendive attended the meeting which was held at Dawson County Community College.

Upon arriving, members helped themselves to doughnuts and they participated in an icebreaker activity. During the meeting, students listened to the incoming officer inter-

By Emily Shumaker, Secretary The third meeting of the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club was called to order by president Nicole Allerdings at the Plevna Senior Center Dec.14 at 3 p.m. The American Pledge was led by Wyatt Isaacs and the 4-H Pledge was led by Lexi Wills. Roll call was answered with what item the members brought for the Community Cupboard. There were 15 members present.

Secretary Emily Shumaker read the minutes of the last meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Caleb Ploeger gave the treasurer’s report.

For old business, everyone was asked if they had turned in their enrollment forms to the Extension Office. They were also reminded to pay their dues. Members were asked how they were doing on selling Greytak calendars.

Nicole Allerdings gave a report on officer training which

views, learning about the FCCLA logo, and heard a presentation about an organization FCCLA supports - No Kid Hungry.

Zane Tunby and Nicole Allerdings presented a workshop about seatbelt safety.

After lunch, six FCCLA members and advisors competed in a knowledge quiz bowl.

Finally, the new officers were installed. Plevna’s FCCLA members will now

By Rilee Pettersen and begin to work on projects to Taylyn Koenig present at the state leadership The Country Pals 4-H club conference in March. hosted a meeting Jan. 4 in the library basement.

Chase Huelle called the meeting to order. Mattie Mastel and Colten Turbiville led the pledges. Tannon Dukart asked for roll call which was where you went for the holidays. The secretary’s report was read and approved.

Our old business consisted of installation of officers.

For new business, we went Pictured, l-r: Nic Buerkle, Jaeda Paul, Chris Skogas, over the newsletter. Jan. 14 is Jaiden Dulin, Mrs. Isaacs, Zane Tunby, Wyatt Isaacs, the livestock meeting at 5:15 and Ruilin Li. p.m. in the conference room.

Country Pals

Fourth grade birdhouses

By Nicole Allerdings Mrs. Isaacs’ fourth grade class recently crafted birdhouses with the help of Zane Tunby and Chris Skogas. Each student built a birdhouse with materials from a kit. They used a hammer and nails to attach the pieces of wood. After

was held in Baker Nov. 17.

Members were asked if anyone attended the sewing festival in Miles City Nov. 22, and the answer was no. Carol Sparks discussed the project manual meeting held in November. They also discussed buyers’ gifts for Fair and comments were given for alternative gifts. This topic will be continued until the next meeting. A January ice skating party/meeting was planned for Jan. 11 in Miles City.

For new business, members were asked to sign project sheets which will help leaders plan workshops and activities.

It was also discussed that there is a 4-H legislative breakfast for all ages in Helena Jan. 1920. They would visit with legislators about the value of 4-H. They also talked about a date for the Foods Festival, which will be Mar. 22.

Hosts of the next meeting are the Allerdings and Shumakers which will be held Jan.11.

the birdhouses were completed, the fourth graders painted them and attached a loop of string on top to hang them.

The fourth grade enjoyed working in the shop and showing their creativity through this project.

Jan. 21 is Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the conference room.

Jan. 31 is project fun day/leader training from 10:00 - 11:30 at the exhibit hall. Also fruit sales will begin.

Our next meeting will be hosted by Mastels and Pettersens at Mastels. It will be our demonstration meeting.

Also, our club is interested in a People Partner Grant, so if anyone in the community has an idea of a community service project that needs attention, please contact a Country Pals leader or member by Jan. 20.

Patchwork Quilt Guild News Submitted by Joan Grammond The Guild met Dec. 9 at Thee Garage for their Christmas party. Members brought food items for the Community Cupboard located at the Senior Center.

Jean Tronstad brought a door prize which was won by Joan Grammond, and Peggy Smith had an ornament and a tube of

buttons for each member present. We enjoyed a meal off the menu.

Deb Barth’s dad died and we signed cards for her and her mother.

The next meeting of the Guild will be Jan. 13, 2015 at Thee Garage. Our project will be a triangle frenzy table topper taught by Jean Tronstad.

We will meet at 10 a.m.

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By Zane Tunby During the past weeks, Mrs. Benner’s third graders have been learning about a wide variety of famous people. The students each chose one famous person to research. Then they created replicas and posters about their chosen historical people.

Noah Arnold decided to learn about George Washington since he was the first President. Whitney Thielen picked the remarkable Helen Keller because she was blind and

deaf, but overcame her disabilities. Carson Sander selected Abraham Lincoln because he wanted to learn about the Civil War. Wyatt Thielen chose Babe Ruth because he broke so many baseball records.

Tylee Rieger researched Sacagawea since she helped Lewis and Clark with their voyage across the northern territories.

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Welker graduates from Montana Youth Challenge Academy The commencement ceremony for Class 31, Montana Youth Challenge Academy was held Dec. 20, 2014 in the Straugh Gymnasium on the campus of the University of Montana-Western in Dillon.

Guest speakers at the ceremony included United States Senator John Walsh, Lt. Governor Angela McLean, and Major General Matthew Quinn, The Adjutant General, Montana National Guard.

Baker youth Scott Welker graduated as a member of Class 31. His parents are Scott and Tammi Laird of Ekalaka.

Montana Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) is a twophase, academic-based program located in Dillon on the campus of the University of Montana-Western. The Academy focus is to assist youth, ages 16-18, by helping them to develop the academic and

physical skills and abilities necessary to be successful.

During the 22 week residenScott Welker tial phase, cadets focus on eight core components which include physical fitness, academic excellence, leadership-followership, responsible citizenship, service to community, lifecoping skills, and health and hygiene. Following graduation from the residential phase, students enter the 12 month post residential phase in which they maintain contact with a volunteer mentor in their community.

MYCA conducts two sessions each year and the next session starts Jan. 20, 2015.

For more information, please call 1-877-367-6927 or log onto their website at www.youthchallenge.mt.gov.

Hom Nursing Scholarship One of the largest scholarships in Montana for men and women pursuing nursing degrees is now available. The Holy Rosary Healthcare (HRH) Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Millie and Ken Hom Nursing Scholarship, a $2,500 award gifted to a nursing student with eastern Montana connections. The deadline for submission is April 10, 2015.

In 2005, Miles City resident Ken Hom partnered with the HRH Foundation to establish an endowment fund - The Millie and Ken Hom Nursing Scholarship program. Attributed to the loving memory of Hom’s late wife, Millie, a true pioneer in the nursing profession, the program provides

nursing students with valuable scholarships and professional opportunities. The first scholarships were gifted in 2007; now in the ninth year, applicants have received over $20,000 in scholarship awards.

The Millie and Ken Hom Nursing Scholarship program is administered by the HRH Foundation. Scholarship recipients are selected by an independent committee. For an application, please visit http://bit.ly/homapp15. For additional information, contact 406-233-4043 or email HRH-Foundation@sclhs.net.

To request a packet by mail, contact Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation, 2600 Wilson Street, Miles City, MT 59301.

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Review CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Straub, Jon Breitbach, Jeff Bakken, and Shane Bakken. . . Local organizers are hoping to gather enough interest to build a team to join a full contact youth football league.Youth entering fifth and sixth grades can participate in the league and will join the Badlands Youth Football League.

August 15 -- Baker Rural Fire Dept. was called to 15 West Pleasant Street Aug. 2 to extinguish a blaze that consumed a garage. The garage was completely destroyed and the house received extensive damage. . . Shayna Isaacs will be the new fourth grade teacher at Plevna. . . Fallon County Fair Board along with local contractors designed and constructed a new stage for the Saturday night, Aug. 16, concert. The stage is 30’x60’x7’. . . Treasa Arnold is retiring after 19 years of service at Dr. Campbell’s office. . . Quantum Energy, Inc. in conjunction with Bilfinger Westcon, Inc. is continuing to review Fallon County as one of its potential sites for a diesel refinery. . .

Dylan Sander, a 16 year old from Plevna, won an honorable award at the Montana Youth Range Camp held July 7-11 near Dupuyer. Sander won a belt buckle for achieving the highest compiled quiz score at the end of the week. .

Baker seventh grader Halle Burdick participated in the annual Hershey’s Track and Field Games in Hershey, PA, Aug. 2. She placed second in the 11-12 age group softball throw with a throw of 152 feet. Halle is the daughter of Quentin and Lisa Burdick. . .

Alain Jacobsen, son of Mark and Isabelle, is a student at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA and a 2012 Baker High School graduate. He recently returned from a summer study abroad program in Morocco.

August 22 -- A fast storm passed through Baker Aug. 16 causing damage to trees and disrupting county fair activities. The National Weather Service recorded sustained winds at 43 mph with the strongest gusts at 65 mph.

Rick Springfield, fair headliner, posted a video on his Facebook page of the tent covering being blown off the petting zoo and the animals escaping. Springfield lost a guitar and amp in the storm, so he performed a personal acoustic show on the fairgrounds free stage. . . The Fallon County Fair was well attended this year with just under 1000 at the Saturday rodeo, 900 tickets were sold for the Rick Springfield concert; and Cowboy Church attendance increased again this year. . . . Baker Public Schools welcome four new teachers: Jessica Boggs, Kelsey Hadley, Nicki Brewer and Linda Rost. . . An 85th birthday party for Clarice Curry will be held Aug. 30. . . . Jack and Carolyn Hadley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 30. . . . Picture: A blue heron, the largest heron in North America, sitting on a post near Baker. . .

Carleigh Irgens had the grand champion market beef at the fair and Kaylin Wheeler had the reserve champion; Kaylin Wheeler had the grand champion market swine and Paul Wang - reserve champion; Chase Huelle - grand cham-

DSU Dean’s List Dickinson, ND - At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the dean’s list. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Reid Medearis of Ismay and Jalyn Klauzer of Baker were named to the DSU 2014 fall dean’s list.

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pion market sheep and Quentin Wheeler - reserve; Caden Dukart - grand champion market goat, and Shaylyn Huelle - reserve champion.

August 29 -- Construction is underway from Baker to six miles west on US-12. Crews are shoulder lining and repaving the section, adding rumble strips and new striping. . . PTA organizational meeting to be held Sept. 2. . .

Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will be celebrating the changing of the seasons with the sixth annual Fall Festival Sept. 6. Numerous vendors will be selling arts, crafts, home based business products and farmer’s market items. There will be music throughout the day along with horse drawn wagon rides. A chili cook-off will be held in search of the best chili in southeastern Montana. . .

Ruth Deviney will celebrate her 90th birthday Aug. 30; an 85th birthday party for Clarice Curry will be held Aug. 30. . .

Jean Hanratty was honored by the Fallon County Fair Board for serving as the culinary and canning superintendent for more than 40 years. . Arlene Singer was the winner of the Baker Fire Department gun raffle held at the Fallon County Fair. Other winners were - fire extinguishers: Baker Ace Hardware and KJ’s Oilfield Service; smoke alarms: Susan Newell, Roger Singer, and Kenny Heaps. . .

Girl Scouts will be having their annual Grandparents’ Appreciation Day Sept. 7.

September 5 -- Picture: Framing for the skatepark which is currently being built and concrete should be poured in about two weeks. Grindline Skateparks from Seattle, WA is constructing the skatepark.

Progressive Pumptracks is prefabricating the track for the bike park in Missouri and then will truck it here and it will be placed with cranes. . Sixth annual Medicine Rocks Buffalo Shoot will be held Sept. 5-7. .

Winter wheat harvest is nearing completion with 93 percent harvested across Montana, which is ahead of both last year and the five year average.

September 12 -- The Lone Ranger team of Liza Wyrick and Andrea Koenigsfeld won first place in the beefiest and spiciest category in the chili cook-off at the annual Fall Festival held Sept. 6. Prairie Fire Kettle Korn from Forsyth and 19 other vendors set up around the festivities, and numerous children enjoyed the Funflatables. . . The Baker HS/JH/YRA rodeo was held

Aug. 30 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds. Contestants from across the state participated in one of the largest high school, junior high, and youth rodeos in Montana. Both the indoor and outdoor arenas were used for two complete rodeos with approximately 131 contestants and 645 runs. . . Local organizers want to gather the best cooking teams and the public for a rib cook-off extravaganza to be held Sept. 20. One to four man teams will be given a full case of ribs to start cooking at 9 a.m. The public will be given the opportunity to vote for the winner of People’s Choice award.

September 19 -- Fallon County Recreation Department is hosting a family movie night at the Longfellow Gymnasium, Sept. 20. “Muppets Most Wanted” will start at 7 p.m. and concessions will be available. . . Members of the US Chamber’s Institute for 21st Energy “Lost Opportunity Tour” began traveling the 875 mile route of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline early Sept.

15 from the Montana/Canadian border to Steele City, NE. They reached Baker in the evening to meet with local officials to discuss how the delay of the pipeline has caused a loss of economic benefits for Fallon County. . .

Jody Strand will be retiring as Museum Curator Sept. 23. . . .

Bill Heistand will celebrate his 100th birthday Sept. 22 at the Fallon Medical Complex dining room. . . . Town of Plevna is using TSEP grant funding to replace the town’s water storage tank, water mains, and fire hydrants within the community. . . Low temperature Sept.

12 was 25 degrees. . . Runners were at the starting line at sunrise Sept. 17 at Triangle Park in Baker to participate in a marathon. Baker was chosen as the new host city for day one of the second annual Mainly Marathons “Center of the Nation” series. The series had five full and half marathons in five states in five days starting in Baker Sept.

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September 26 -- For the fifth and final time, Lauren Wang competed in the Montana State 4-H Horse Show in Kalispell Sept. 12-14 and came home with several ribbons. Wang showed two horses, one of which was a project animal trained without any professional help. Lauren is the daughter of Dean and Karen Wang of Baker. . . The 2014 Chet Coons Memorial Buffalo Shoot was held on the Medicine Rocks Ranch Sept.

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H ap py B ir th da y January 9 Scotti Jo Robinson, Jessica Boggs January 10 Roger Grammond, Joe Janz January 11 Blaize Erickson January 12 Clint Erickson, Seth Kendall January 13 Jay Quenzer, Robyn Hadley, Dick Chester, Dorinda Gunderson January 14 Jeff Varner, Miranda Caron January 15 Brittney Peaslee, Mardi Brown, Travis Zachmann, Kyli Gentilini

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed January 16 - January 22.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PRO is not against development, but seeks equal and just compensation and protection of property rights and ownerships.

“We don’t want to come across as a group against moving ahead, but we see there is a lot of demands on our ownerships anymore. As individuals we are not capable of defending ourselves against the big companies. We need to band together,” Stark said.

For more information or questions, contact Kevin Braun 406-778-2703, Vern “Turk” Stark 406-588-3591, Steve Kreitinger 406-796-2613, Tom Jardee 406-775-8868, Todd Barkley 406-772-5659, or Sharon Gookin 406-778-2766.

Childbirth education classes Miles City - To kickoff the New Year, Holy Rosary Healthcare (HRH) would like to invite expectant mothers to attend one of their childbirth education classes, offered for free throughout 2015.

Each session is scheduled for Saturday - February 14, May 9, August 8, and November 14 - in the HRH conference rooms. Classes will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m.

Interested persons may report to the main lobby.

Designed for expectant mothers, classes will include topics such as: breast feeding, stages of labor, breathing and postpartum care. Certified HRH practitioners will be available to address any questions or concerns regarding epidurals and pain relief. Each session will feature a tour of the birthing center, as well as fabulous prizes.

Lunch and snacks will be served. Expectant mothers are avised to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a partner for support. To register, please contact Chantel Brooks, RN, or Maternal/Newborn at 406-233-2783.

For additional information on childbirth education, please visit: www.holyrosaryhealthcare.org or www.facebook.com/holyrosaryhealthcare.

Burkle Feb. 3, 1946, in Plevna. To this union two children were born, Marilyn and Kenneth. Together they farmed and raised their children north of Plevna. In 1954, they purchased the Henry Hepperle farm northwest of Baker where they farmed until retiring.

In 1981, Ernie and Louise moved into town where they built a new home and he lived there until entering the VA Nursing Home in Miles City. Ernie enjoyed carpentry, both remodeling and building new homes in the Baker area. He also enjoyed watching TV and playing cards. Ernie was very active in the First Baptist Church serving as deacon, treasurer, trustee and singing in the choir for many years.

Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Gawryluk, Baker; a son, Kenneth (Beth) Lang, Roseburg, Ore.; two brothers, Norman Lang of Baker and Manuel Lang of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Lydia Bales of Yakima, Wash. and Frieda Straub of Baker; five grandchildren, David Lang of Roseburg, Ore., Rebecca (Brandon Hopkins - fiancee) of Gillette, Wyo., Michelle (Larry) Herman of Billings, Ernie (Victoria) Gawryluk of Glendive and Dawn (Pete) Stewart of Baker; two greatgrandchildren, Larry Herman III and Cheye Herman, and the third soon to arrive great-grandson.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise; a son-in-law, Tony Gawryluk; two brothers, Henry and Christ; and two sisters, Martha Buerkle and Alvina Croissant.

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

L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • December 29, 2014 -January 4, 2015 - 34 Calls for service: 1 agency assist; 1 alarm; 4 animal complaints; 4 citizen asissts; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 criminal mischief; 1 criminal trespass; 1 extra patrol; 3 funeral escorts; 1 harassment; 4 informations; 1 public safety complaint; 6 traffic stops; 3 unlocks; 1 unsecured building, 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.

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 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Robert and Wilma Rusley, 2-4 p.m., Tavern, Jan. 10.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Jan. 11.

American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers; Music Boosters; O’Fallon Men’s Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., Longfellow School music room, Jan. 12.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, Jan.13.

CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, Jan. 14.

70th birthday party for Joan Johnson, 1:30-4:00 p.m., Lakeview Baptist Church, Jan. 17.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Jan. 18.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Baker Homecraft; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall ; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 19.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Jan. 20.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 -

Seamless Standing Seam Roofing Seamless Steel Siding Seamless Gutter Gutter Protection System Commissioners proceedings Monday, June 28, 2014 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood Clerk and Recorder.

Larry Brence-The Commission discussed the intern position for the Fallon/Carter Extension Office. Michael Castleberry was the chosen intern. Larry stated it is Ellen’s call on how to handle this position.

Cattleguards and gravelCommission discussed reimbursement to Pete and Cindy Enos for cattleguards and gravel placed on roads by the Enos’. Decision was made, the Enos’ did not give easement to the roads so they are to get no reimbursement.

9:30 AM- Joe Janz, Outside Maintenance Dispatch/Sheriff RemodelJoe has noticed several issues regarding the remodel project.

AC drains condensation on the roof; Joe discussed attaching a PVC pipe to allow drainage.

The eave troughs do not handle the large rains. The heat tapes were never replaced after the roof project. Who will be in charge of cleaning the air conditioner on top of the Sheriff’s Department. Discussed the issues with the flat roof. Joe is working on the northwest corner by the Sheriff’s office and the southwest side by Dispatch and Outside Maintenance Shop.

Storage Building-Joe stated there is nothing being stored in his old shop but the Museum curator and the Museum Board feel they need it for storage items. Joe has a lot of items that could be stored in that building in the off season as long as they are not utilizing it which will allow more room for him to work and store items being used for that season. The Commission will visit with the Museum Board and will discuss this with Joe later. Commissioner Baldwin agrees if it is not being used and another department could use it, this is a taxpayer building and should be used by any County department that needs it.

9:30 AM Sanitarian Position Renee Gnerer - Sanitarian from Whitehall, MT would be interested in being the sanitarian for Fallon County.

Payment-Renee prefers to receive a flat amount would rather not perform the duties on an hourly basis. Renee is not sure what to ask since she is unsure what status the records, etc. are in at this time.

Subdivisions-Renee is unable to sign off on subdivisions as the previous sanitarian was.

Meeting - Renee would be able to attend the week of the 5th or 6th of August to meet with the Commission. Right now Renee is the sanitarian for Jefferson; Carter and Powder River Counties.

9:50 AM Steve Zachmann, Dick Anderson Construction, and Mark Sieler, Assistant Road Foreman Steve-The Commission had Steve give his remodel update.

Air returns-They will begin drilling through the jail cells in preparation of air returns; this should be completed by the end of the week.

Extra help-They should have an extra person to get odds and ends completed.

Laundry Room-The new laundry room in the sally port should be completed this week.

Air Conditioner-Steve will work on that portion today.

Storage units-The storage units are empty; they have doors, ductwork and a furnace to be taken to the County shop for the Auction.

Parking lot-The south parking lot should be clear by the end of the week.

Roofing-Roofing contractor needs to come back to repair the gutters on the Sheriff side.

Heat Tapes-The Commission asked about the heat tapes. Steve stated some placement is Joe’s and some is part of the roofers. Steve left the meeting 10:05 AM Mark Sieler, Acting Road Foreman Wang Pit-Going to prepare the Wang Pit; will strip it with the County scraper. Kendall will start stripping the overburden.

Pinnow Pit-Has three (3) hauling gravel from Pinnow’s to Cabin Creek; that will clean that pit up. Mark stated they will have to wait to reclaim until done at Wang’s.

Roads - One (1) blade is touching up some dirt roads for a couple days.

Quenzer Property-The Commission had Mark review the pictures from the Quenzer’s regarding drainage issues, etc.

10:30 AM Elin Westover, Extension Agent Intern-Elin would like to pay the intern $10.50 per hour.

Michael is fine with not being paid and has not signed up for payroll as Elin still has to visit with Carter County about paying her. Elin has projects for her to complete in both Fallon and Carter Counties. The Commission agreed if Carter County agrees her time can start from today until finished.

Elin explained she did this through the State’s Extension program but the State has no money to pay. Elin will contact Carter County and get back to the Commission.

4H Manuals-Elin explained someone from 4H will probably be in to ask for more money for the 4H Project Manuals. Elin does not feel the manuals are being used and does not feel the County should have to pay for them.

10:50 AM Public Concern Commissioner Ranum stated she was contacted by a public member regarding their concern for some of the food being sold at Cenex. They feel some of the food is being made at home and being brought to Cenex. There are also concerns of the water bottles that are being sold as the water sits for long periods in the sun.

11:00 AM-Craig Canfield, KLJ; and Desiree’ Thielen, Planner Airport Affected Area Regulations-These are the standard regulations.

History-These were model regulations developed by MACo and then adapted to each separate airport. They are designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of airport users and persons and property in the vicinity of the Baker Municipal Airport by addressing the effects of noise, height of structures and trees, and land use in the vicinity of the Baker Municipal Airport, in accordance with Section 67-7-203, MCA. The regulations are intended to protect the transportation and commerce infrastructure provided to the community by the airport from incompatible development and to protect the airport from personal or property injury claims due to noise and hours of operations.

The courthouse is the middle of the Airport Affected Area, which is based around the land use map. Residential housing under the approach is the one thing they are concerned with. May need to readdress toning down the area in residential triangular piece because it says no housing.

Would need to schedule a public hearing and then the City

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Craig feels they are what they are. They did not add much other than items specific to our airport.

Powder River Training Complex-MOA-This was discussed Old projects-They are working on closing out some old projects. FAA wants to move some of the reimbursements from Grants 15 and 16 to Grant 17.

RTTF-Big yellow hangar outside airport property (Residential Through The Fence) use-The FAA is going to allow this with conditions. Activity in the hangar does not compete with business on the airport. The County needs to have an agreement with the owner of hangar and the City and will be charged a fair rate to come through the airport.

Roger is working on this with the landowner. If they could put it in the agreement that it would not be used as residential or the airport may want to purchase the property. Craig will do some follow-up work on that.

12:00 PM RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Noon Recess RECONVENE 1:00 PM PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

1:00 PM Tim Barkley, Sheriff Remodel-Tim met to discuss the remodel project.

1:05 PM Alisha Conroy Met to ask if the Commission would sponsor the Baker High School Youth Rodeo by purchasing a saddle for $1,000.00. The Commission agreed.

1:15 PM Terry Scherr, Insurance Adjuster, and Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Insurance.

Hail Damage Claims-The Commission reviewed and discussed the hail damage claims for Fallon County.

Timeline-Terry stated they need to make a decision within 180 days regarding replacement costs; however if you communicate your intentions then you have two years.

If the Commission wants to stay with the coating the estimates will stay the same but if they decide to change to another type of repair then need to contact him to get it changed.

2:00 PM Terry left to review other buildings/towers, etc.

Debbie stated the Commission will need to decide what they are going to do and she will let insurance know.

2:15 PM Nikki Junso and Desiree’ Thielen, Planner, met for Final Plat approval for the Junso Amended Plat of Lot 5AP of the Fairway Acres Subdivision Conditions were reviewed with the Commission by Desiree’.

Complete list is filed in the Planning Department.

Commissioner Randash made the motion to give Final Plat Approval for the Junso Amended Plat of Lot 5AP of the Fairway Acres Subdivision, with Conditions. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried unanimously.

2:30 PM Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager Tire quotes: Spiffy’s costs are $4,000.00 more than Rolling Rubber and Spiffy’s cannot mount the larger tires after purchased. Decision is to wait until Alba Higgins, Shop

Foreman, returns to discuss the tires and go from there.

Plumbing-Mike Menger is finished with the plumbing at the shop Landscaping/Road WorkScoria is being completed around the shop area as well.

Delinquent Accounts-Billing from delinquent accounts is being whittled down.

3:00 PM COUNTY LAND AUCTION SALE PRESENT Robert Kruger; Tim Barkley, Sheriff; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, member; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

Tim started the Auction by stating this is a tract located in Section 18-7-60 of Sunrise Acres Minor Subdivision, containing .529 acres more or less, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. The appraised value was $15,000 and the Commission can accept no less than 90% of the appraised value.

Robert placed a bid of $13,500 for the above stated Property. There being no other bids received, Robert’s bid was accepted. The Clerk and Recorder will have the County Attorney prepare the deed for the Krugers. Robert went to the Treasurer’s office to pay for the property and a deed will then be issued.

3:25 PM IN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE Commission discussed a tax reconciliation issue with Barbara Ketterling, Treasurer/Assessor, and LaRita Huether, DOR. 3:45 PM PUBLIC COMMENT LeRoy and Cynthia Tronstad, landowners, and Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor Gravel Pit-Dale explained they are working on a plan for the future as far as weed control on the Tronstad Pit. Another Plan-LeRoy asked if there was another plan-Dale feels they (Weed Board) need to give him their thoughts on a plan. Dale will do the best he can for all involved. Cynthia feels it would be a good time to find a solution to the problem. Dale will try to discuss with his Board what they want to see in the plan. Cynthia asked what other counties do.

Dale stated every county is different; some are less aggressive and some are more aggressive. Dale does not feel it is an issue that cannot be dealt with. The Fallon County Weed Board meets the second Monday of every month.

Group left at 4:30 PM 4:00 PM Nicole Benefiel, Justice of the Peace joined 4:30 PM Meeting with Nicole began Budget-Nicole met to see what the Commission’s thoughts were for the office space.

Documents-Nicole is still working on the microfilming of documents.

Training-Needs to budget extra in her training because now she is the secretary for the National Judge’s Association plus she has a two week

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New Position-This position would be over and above Linda Kennel to answer the phones, file, etc. while she and Shannon are in court. Linda is busy with Community Service and this person would be trained to take money for fines, etc. This would be for approximately 10 hours per week. No decision.

Move-In moving her office over Nicole explained the security issues. Discussed placement of two windows and two buzzers for the doors. Commissioner Baldwin would like to wait on quotes. Nicole asked if they were still okay with moving Justice of Peace office over with the City Office. Yes, the Commission agreed with that. Nicole asked the Commission’s thoughts on new carpet and wallpaper.

Commissioner Baldwin would like to hold off on the security items until she gets the numbers to the Commission.

Commission granted permission to change out the wallpaper.

Vehicle-Community Service would like a larger vehicle sometime in the future. Generally has several individuals performing Community Service at one time.

Chair-Nicole found a chair she would like to order, the approximate cost is $800.00.

Permission to do so.

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS/FOLDER ITEMS FY2014 Salary Resolution 7-28-2014 - Commissioner Randash made the motion to approve the FY2015 Salary Resolution for Elected Officials for Fallon County. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 7-28-2014 is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

SALARY SCHEDULE The Commission approved and adopted the Final Salary Schedule and it is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

JOURNALS The Commission reviewed and approved the following Journals: Journal 631-Moved invoice from Coroner Capital Outlay to Coroner Purchased Services.

Journal 48-Road; Journal 144-Bridge and Journal 202Weed-Reverse entries from FY2013 to post Auditor Adjustments in FY2014 Journal 632-Road; Journal 633-Bridge and Journal 634Weed Posting corrections made in FY2014.

Journal 636-Reroll Road, Bridge and Weed balances forward to new FY. Journal 638-Year End Adjustments for Road and Bridge Inventory in FY2014.

MISCELLANEOUS Vehicle Damage-The Commission was notified a 2014 County vehicle received hail damage in the amount of $6,158.48. This was turned into the insurance company July 24, 2014 by Debbie

Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Insurance.

Entitlement payment-The Commission was notified the County would receive an Entitlement Payment in the amount of $540,714.37 for FY2015.

SID #34 and SID #35-The Commission was notified the total estimated assessment to Fallon County for SID 34 and SID 35 will be $258,358.05 for the County land.

NOTICE-The Commission was notified by Barb Lechler, Fair Manager, the Fairgrounds received hail on July 22, 2014 in sizes ranging from pea to quarter sized. Placed in freezer in case they needed to show proof for insurance purposes.

PUBLIC NOTICE - The Commission received notice from the US Environmental Protection Agency of their intent to issue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under the authority of Section 4-2 of the Clean Water Act to Westmoreland Resources, Inc. for the Absaloka Coal Mine. Public Comment ends 30 calendar days after the July 11, 2014 publication date.

NOTIFICATION- The Commission was notified by Desiree’ Thielen, County Planner, that Mike Rinaldi gave Desiree’ permission to sign the Junso Amended Plat, 2 O’Donnell COS’s and the Nelson Plat. Desiree’ asked about another COS (Tronstad/DNRC) and a Septic Permit (Joe Messenger). Mike responded by stating he was no longer the Sanitarian as of July 1st so she should bring it up with the Commissioners.

NOTIFICATION-The Commission was notified by Desiree’ Thielen, Planner, she tentative scheduled the public hearing for Planning Board review of the TransCanada Workforce Camp-September 29, 2014 at approximately 7:00 PM. REPORTS/MINUTES/FLYERS Treasurer June Cash Receipt Report-$1,019,478.34 Planning Board Draft Minutes-June 30, 2014 and notice of July 28, 2014 Planning Board Meeting.

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Alcohol Tax-3rd partial payment of earmarked alcohol tax funds-$1,379.00 5:00 PM CLOSEDLEGALCommissioner Baldwin made the motion to convene in executive session.

Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

5:26 PM ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried.

ADJOURN s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 9

We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.

We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday.

Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday.

Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.

Wed., Jan. 14: Regular Sale w/All Breeds Calf Sale Featuring Weaned Claves Wed., Jan. 21: Regular Sale w/Special Bred HFR/Stock Cow Sale

Wed., Jan. 28: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Feb. 4: Regular Sale w/ All Breeds Calf Sale Featuring REPL HFRS

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

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

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Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

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

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015

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NEW LISTINGS! New Centennial Home - 3 bdrm, 3 bath washer/dryer on 10 acers. Well, septic, & electric already in. 6 miles West of Baker $250,000 2 bdrm, 1 bath, new siding, roof, windows, kitchen, & carpet, 1 car detached garage. 416 South 1st Street West $179,000 Fixer Upper, 4 bdrm, 1 bath, oversized lot, mobile hookup in back. 29 W. Sewall Av $90,000 Price reduction $82,000 $62,000 Four five acre plots west of Baker in a prime new subdivision. All four plots will have access to one new water well. Priced Right 2 vacant lots on Main St. in Baker, MT. Lot 17 and 19 S. Main - Call for Details

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FOR RENT ___________________________ FOR RENT: 2010 two bedroom trailer. $750/month. Call 406978-2514.

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HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: High school and junior high track coaching position is open at the Plevna School District. If you are interested in the position, please pick up an application at the Plevna School Office. If you have any questions, please contact Superintendent Jule Walker at 406772-5666.

2-4c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Justice Court Clerk. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions to support the office of the Justice of the Peace, including court case processing. High school diploma or equivalent is required; previous experience in a judicial or legal setting, as well as general accounting procedures is

preferred but not required. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, use good judgment, follow rules and guidelines. Strong verbal and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of Word and Excel are preferred. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search and a criminal background check. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, January 30, 2015, 5:00 p.m.

Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager Julie Straub, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313.

Questions may be directed to Judge Nicole M. Benefiel, 406-778-7128 or 406-778-3025. Additional questions may also be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

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CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Family and friends of Fallon County: We want to thank everyone who donated, attended, and worked for the miracle Uecker twins benefit. We know the weather that day was frightful, but inside was so delightful! The raffle was a huge success and none of it would have been possible without your help. The raffle funds will be used for unforseen expenses, so you have truly made a difference in our lives. Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers. Without all the prayers we know we would be in a whole different situation. God is good! We still have a long road ahead of us, but we know we will get there. If you want to follow the twins’ progress, a blog has been started on Facebook with the name of: Our Miracle Uecker Babies.

Forever grateful, Miracle Uecker Twins & family 2c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Wibaux County Ambulance Service would like to send out a huge thank you to the Baker Ambulance Service for all of their help during the emergency evacuation Dec. 30. We appreciate all of your time and help so very much!

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CARD OF THANKS: The residents of Parkview want to thank the Girl Scout Troop #2446 for the delightful “Santa” gifts which were left at our doors this year! That is such a thoughtful thing for them to do and do we appreciate it! Have a wonderful 2015!

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Fallon County Commissioners’ Office at the courthouse in Baker, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or phone 406-778-8182 or the Fallon County website at www.falloncounty.net.

No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, money order, or certified check in the amount of not less ten (10) percent of the total bid.

Bids will be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid and specifications clearly marked “2015 Hi-Lift Articulated Loader”.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Fallon County.

Dated this 6th day of January, 2015. s/Brenda J. Wood Clerk and Recorder 2-3c

____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Baker will hold a public hearing on a proposal to amend the 2015 Municipal Budget. The purpose of the amendment is to increase the appropriation for Fund #2396 Housing Grant from $78,000.00 to $117,245.00. The increase in appropriation will be offset by unanticipated grant revenues for that purpose. At the hearing any person may appear to comment or submit written testimony concerning the proposal. The hearing will be held MNAXLP Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 at 8:00 ___________________________ p.m. in the Fallon County Court- Before the Board of Oil and Gas room at 10 Fallon Ave. SW, Baker, Conservation of the Montana. The person to contact for State of Montana further information is City Clerk, NOTICE OF INTENTION TO Kevin Dukart, at 406-778-2692.

APPLY FOR A CLASS II 2-3c INJECTION WELL PERMIT MNAXLP In the matter of the application of ) ____________________________ Denbury Onshore, LLC for a ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC Permit to Convert an Existing Well) HEARING to Water Injection Use. ) A public hearing will be held on Monday, January 12, 2015, 7 1. Name and address of applicant: p.m., in the Plevna Town Hall loDenbury Onshore, LLC cated at 106 Main Street, Plevna, 5320 Legacy Drive Montana.

Plano, TX 75024 The Plevna Town Council of 2. Legal description including Plevna, Montana, hereby gives county and approximate footages of notice pursuant to SB 324 and surface location of proposed oil and Section 7-1-4127, M.C.A., that it gas well: (and projected bottomwill hold a public hearing to con- hole location, if a directional or horsider the proposed regulations izontal well) governing buildings for lease or Unit 24XX-15CCH, Coral Creek rent.

Unit Pursuant to Section 76-8-10-7, Location: SE-SW M.C.A. A governing body shall 805’ FSL and 2585’ FWL adopt regulations for the adminisSec. 15, T06N-R60E, Fallon, MT tration and enforcement of the BHL: NE-NE creation of four or more buildings 1298’ FNL and 20’ FEL for lease or rent on a single tract.

Sec. 15 T06N-R60E, Fallon A copy of proposed regulations County, MT may be viewed at 3. Source of fluids to be injected: falloncounty.net, the Plevna Town Produced water from Denbury Office, and the Fallon County Onshore, LLC operations located in Planning Department. Notice is the Lookout Butte Field. also posted in five public places, 4. Zone or formation, including being: the Plevna Town Office, depth, into which fluid will be inthe Fallon County Courthouse, jected: the Plevna Post Office, the Fallon Lodgepole approximately 7936’County Times, and 7977’. falloncounty.net. Public comment 5. Statement that an Aquifer Exwill be addressed before the reg- emption will or will not be reulations are adopted. quested.

Written comments may be sent An Aquifer Exemption is being to the Town of Plevna, P.O. Box requested.

27, Plevna, Montana 59344. All Notice is hereby given that an apinterested parties are encouraged plication for a Class II Injection to attend. Any questions or com- Well Permit at the surface location ments can be directed to the Town set forth above will be filed with the Clerk at 406-772-5001.

Montana Board of Oil and Gas MNAXLP Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 51-52 & 2c 36.22.1409, Administrative Rules ___________________________ of Montana, a public hearing will be held regarding said application.

CALL FOR BIDS The hearing will be held at the Fallon County Board of Oil & Gas in the ConserRoad Department Notice is hereby given that the vation Hearing Room, Billings, Board of County Commissioners Montana on Thursday, February of Fallon County, Montana, will 26, 2015. An interested party may on the 20th day of January, 2015 demand opportunity to be heard by at 1;15 o’clock P.M. in their office the Montana Board of Oil and Gas at the county courthouse will re- Conservation concerning said apceive sealed bids for the purchase plication. of a new Montana Board of Oil and Gas 2015 Hi-Lift Articulated Conservation Loader 2535 St. Johns Avenue A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Billings, MT 59102

Office: (406) 656-0040 Fax: (406) 655-6015

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MNAXLP ____________________________ Before the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation of the State of Montana NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A CLASS II INJECTION WELL PERMIT In the matter of the application of ) Denbury Onshore, LLC for a ) Permit to Convert an Existing Well) to Water Injection Use. ) 1. Name and address of applicant: Denbury Onshore, LLC 5320 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75024 2. Legal description including county and approximate footages of surface location of proposed oil and gas well: (and projected bottomhole location, if a directional or horizontal well) Unit 22-09, Coral Creek Unit Location: NE-SE-NW

1781’ FNL and 2162’ FWL Sec. 09, T06N-R60E, Fallon, MT 3. Source of fluids to be injected: Produced water from Denbury Onshore, LLC operations located in the Lookout Butte Field.

4. Zone or formation, including depth, into which fluid will be injected: Lodgepole approximately 7936’7977’.

5. Statement that an Aquifer Exemption will or will not be requested.

An Aquifer Exemption is being requested.

Notice is hereby given that an application for a Class II Injection Well Permit at the surface location set forth above will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.1409, Administrative Rules of Montana, a public hearing will be held regarding said application.

The hearing will be held at the Board of Oil & Gas in the Conser-

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. 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.

SHOP HELP Exciting opportunity to join a going business.

Farmers Union Oil Company, is member-owned cooperative in Baker Mt., is seeking a motivate person to work our shop. This is a full time position, benefits include 401(K), Health Insurance, Holidays, Vacation, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability.

Position Responsibilities Include: To sell and service automotive, truck and farm tires; and to provide auto mechanical service in a manner that lead to satisfied customers. A qualified mechanic will maintain a positive attitude that promotes team work within the cooperative and a favorable image of the cooperative.

Past automotive and/or tire experience is a plus, but will train the right applicant.

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

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FALLON COUNTY TIMES vation Hearing Room, Billings, Montana on Thursday, February 26, 2015. An interested party may demand opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning said application.

Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation 2535 St. Johns Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Office: (406) 656-0040 Fax: (406) 655-6015 2c

MNAXLP ____________________________ Before the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation of the State of Montana NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A CLASS II INJECTION WELL PERMIT In the matter of the application of ) Denbury Onshore, LLC for a ) Permit to Convert an Existing Well) to Water Injection Use. )

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015 Medical Complex, Baker, Montana, in the CEO’s office at 202 S. 4th, Baker, Montana, until Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. for the construction of FMC LTC Basement Remodel, Fallon Medical Complex, Baker, Montana. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time.

State and Federal Statute Compliance: Each bidder will comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes.

ADA/EEO: Request accommodation or additional information from David Espeland, CEO, Fallon Medical Complex, 202 S. 4th, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2833 (voice) or 406-778-2488 (fax), by noon January 8, 2015. Alternative accesible formats of this notice are available upon request.

Bid Security: Each bid will be accompanied by Bid Security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid.

Performance, Labor & Material Bond: Successful bidders shall, upon signature of the contract, furnish an approved Performance Bond, and Labor & Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract.

Contract Documents: Drawings and specifications, including Bidding Documents and Conditions of the Agreement, may be examined at the office of the architect, Stevenson Design, 909 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301, phone 406-234-0777. A refundable deposit of $100 is required for each plan set.

Pre-Bid Walk-Thru: A pre-bid walk-thru of the areas being remodeled will be conducted by the architect on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for general contractors. The lack of inspection of the conditions under which the contract will be performed will be considered in award of bids and review of sub-contractors.

Withdrawal of Bids: No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids, except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders.

Right to Reject Bids: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, to evaluate the bids submitted and to accept the proposal which best serves the interests of the Owner. 52-2c

1. Name and address of applicant: Denbury Onshore, LLC 5320 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75024 2. Legal description including county and approximate footages of surface location of proposed oil and gas well: (and projected bottomhole location, if a directional or horizontal well) Unit 22-15CCH, Coral Creek Unit Location: SW-SE-NW 2003’ FNL and 1951’ FWL Sec. 15, T06N-R60E, Fallon, MT BHL: NW-NE 962’ FNL and 2319’ FEL Sec. 15 T06N-R60E, Fallon, MT 3. Source of fluids to be injected: Produced water from Denbury Onshore, LLC operations located in the Lookout Butte Field.

4. Zone or formation, including depth, into which fluid will be injected: Lodgepole approximately 7970’8000’.

5. Statement that an Aquifer Exemption will or will not be requested.

An Aquifer Exemption is being requested.

Notice is hereby given that an application for a Class II Injection Well Permit at the surface location set forth above will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.1409, Administrative Rules of Montana, a public hearing will be held regarding said application.

The hearing will be held at the MNAXLP Board of Oil & Gas in the Conser- ____________________________ vation Hearing Room, Billings, Consultant and Professional Montana on Thursday, February Engineering Service 26, 2015. An interested party may Statement of Qualifications demand opportunity to be heard by (SOQ)/ the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Request for Proposal (RFP) Conservation concerning said apADVERTISEMENT plication.

Fallon County has received approval from the Montana DepartMontana Board of Oil and Gas ment of Transportation (MDT) to Conservation develop a federal-aid Community 2535 St. Johns Avenue Transportation Enhancement ProBillings, MT 59102 gram (CTEP) project titled Fallon Office: (406) 656-0040 County CTEP. Fax: (406) 655-6015 2c The Fallon County Commission MNAXLP is requesting proposals and state____________________________ ments of qualifications for planNOTICE OF PUBLIC ning and construction engineering HEARING services to assist Fallon County in The City of Baker, Montana will the design and oversight of conhold a public hearing on Wednes- struction of the CTEP Project; day, January 21, 2015, at 7;30 p.m. which will consist of demolition in the Fallon County Courtroom at and reconstruction of sidewalk, 10 Fallon Avenue SW in Baker, curb and gutter in residential area Montana. of Baker; period lighting and The purpose of the hearing is to safety fence at Plevna Park; instalaccept public comment on the pro- lation of pedestrian activated sigposal to repeal City of Baker Ordi- nal and signage at Plevna School nance #292 Floodplain and crossing. The Project will be comFloodway Management Ordinance pleted in compliance with all apfor Communities with Designated plicable requirements under the Floodways as amended 2/25/1991 MDT CTEP. and replace with Ordinance #363 Copies of the detailed request for an ordinance to adopt the 2014 City Statements of Qualifications of Baker Floodplain Hazard Man- (SOQ) and Request for Proposals agement Regulations. This is due to (RFP), including a description of important changes having been the services to be provided by remade to federal and state laws and spondents, the minimum content regulations so that it is necessary of responses, and the factors to be for the City of Baker to remain in used to evaluate the responses, can compliance with the Montana be obtained by contacting: Fallon Floodplain and Floodway Manage- County Clerk and Recorder, Attn: ment Act and the requirements for Fallon County CTEP, PO Box continued participation in the Na- 846, Baker, MT 59313; 406-778tional Flood Insurance Program. 7106.

Pursuant, in part, to MCA 76-5-301 All responses to the detailed reLand Use Regulations. Floodplain quest for SOQs and RFPs must be permitting fees will also be consid- submitted by Friday, January 16, ered an addendum to these pro- 2015, 2 p.m. No bid may be withposed regulations. At that time any drawn after the scheduled time for person may appear to comment or public opening of bids, which is submit written testimony concern- Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 3:00 ing these proposals.

PM, MST. The above referenced documents Each bid must expressly provide are available to the public at the Of- that, if awarded the contact, the fice of the City Clerk at Room 120, bidder will enter into a formal 10 Fallon Avenue SW in Baker, contract with Fallon County Montana during regular business within (30) days of the award. hours. Please direct all questions or Fallon County reserves the right comments to City Clerk, Kevin J. to reject any or all bids received, Dukart, at 406-778-2692 or P.O. to waive informalities, to postpone Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. the award of the contract for a pes/Kevin J. Dukart riod of time not to exceed thirty Clerk/Treasurer (30) days and to accept the lowest City of Baker 1-3c responsible bid which is in the MNAXLP best interest of Fallon County, ap___________________________ plying the preference provisions 00 00 20 ADVERTISEMENT of Section 18-1-102 M.C.A., FOR BIDS where applicable.

Notice to Contractors: Sealed 52-2c bids will be received by the Fallon MNAXLP

Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Monday, July 21, 2014 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members.

9:00 AM Mona Madler, SMART Director, was unable to attend her meeting due to scheduling difficulties.

9:15 AM Joe Janz, Outside Maintenance Dispatch/Sheriff Remodel (Landscaping)-Discussed whether to place more parking or grass on the southwest side of Outside Maintenance shop.

Joe stated he would rather do the work as long as it will be coming out of his budget.

Clerk and Recorder will contact Mike Stevenson, Stevenson Design, and let him know they will not need to have the contractor do the landscaping for this project.

Heat Tapes-The heat tapes on the roof were never replaced.

Air Conditioning-Joe will take care of the air-conditioning (filters, etc.).

Old Building Maintenance shed-This is now located behind the metal Museum building; Joe would like to use it for items he does not use during current seasons. Joe stated the Museum has never used it for Museum items. Commissioner Baldwin feels the shed can be shared. Commissioner Ranum discussed contacting the Museum Board first to see if that is okay.

9:30 AM APPROACH PERMITS Permit #102-Commissioner Ranum signed this permit for Hiland Crude to place a new approach on Cabin Creek Road, to access a valve site, with conditions.

1. Width of approach must be 32’ (where it leaves the road).

2. Culverts must be installed if necessary.

Permit #103-Commissioner Randash signed this permit for Hiland Crude to place a new approach on the Willard Road, to access a new valve site, with conditions.

1. Width of approach must be 32’ (where it leaves the road).

2. Culverts must be installed if necessary.

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE Goldenwest Electric -Pay phone dividend $69.59 MISCELLANEOUS Predator Control-Commissioner Ranum, signed as Chairperson, the Memorandum of Understanding for the MT Wool Growers Association Predator Control.

Airport - The Commission was notified by the FAA, the Baker Airport has been identified as having an existing (RTTF) (Residential Through the Fence) Access. This was identified as the old yellow hanger on the NW side of the Airport. Evidence of Compliance has to be completed by October 1, 2014. The Airport layout will also need to reflect the RTTF Access.

Ambulance-Commissioner Ranum signed as Chairperson the Ambulance Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement.

Gun Range-Commissioner Ranum signed granting permission to allow a phone line to be installed for the new Gun Range building.

JOURNALS Journal 615-Move invoice from Capital Projects to General Fund.

Journal 616-Move invoice from Data Processing to Parks-operating supplies Journal 617-Move invoice from DES Cap Mach & Equipment to DES Operating Supplies Journal 618-Move invoice from Lake Purchased Services to Capital Projects Journal 619-Move invoice from Road Capital Outlay to Bridge Capital Outlay Journal 620-Move invoice from Weed Operating Supplies to Weed Capital Outlay Journal 621-Move invoice from Airport Building to Air-

port Construction in Progress Journal 622-Move invoices from Bridge Capital Outlay to Bridge Other Purchased Services Journal 623-Move invoice from MCH to Public Health Nurse Budget Journal 624-Move invoice from Golf Course to Park Budget Journal 625 -Adjusting entries made to correct an error from previous administration; when Clerk and Recorder made adjusting entries found they had already been made.

Journal 626- Transfer funding from 911 to General fund for Dispatch Services for FY2014.

Journal 627-Move portion of invoice from Gas Tax to Road Fund.

Journal 628-Move invoices from MCH to Public Health Nurse due to lack of WIC budget.

MINUTES/REPORTS/FLYERS The Commission reviewed and/or approved the following: Fair Board Minutes-June 30, 2014 Chamber Chatter-July, 2014 Planning Department Newsletter - July, 2014 10:00 AM-Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Plevna Fire-The Plevna Fire Department needs a small load of gravel for their tank project.

Road off of Roxie Lane-Discussed road maintenance to a business that is located off Roxie Lane.

Approach Permits-Discussed approach permits for Hiland Crude on Cabin Creek and Willard Roads.

Ollie Road-The Road Crew is mulching Ollie Road.

Pipe rack-Alba and Mitch are almost finished building the pipe rack.

Maintenance-One Mack truck is waiting to be repaired/one trailer is also waiting to be repaired.

Fairgrounds - John Deere mower for the Fairgrounds was repaired.

Scoria-Hauling road material from the Wenz Pit. Gravel-Hauling road material from the Pinnow Pit until finished.

Dust Control-Need to put a thicker coating on the road.

The Sandstone Road is still dusty but it has more stabilization. Dust control costs $20,000 per mile; the less costly dust control does not work as well.

Cemetery Road-West of Plevna-Residents would like water on this road. Bobby stated it would do no good as you would have to do it again the next day. The public needs to drive slowly when driving past the residences on all unpaved County roads.

Tronstad Gravel Pit-Weed Board denied the County opening this gravel pit due to the knapweed found. Weed Supervisor has been asked to come up with a five year plan to keep the weeds down.

Fletcher Creek Bridge-May be able to get the cost down $100,000 if the County completes the roadwork.

CLOSED-PERSONNEL 10:45 AM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder Insurance Claim-Kahuna Beach Performers were allowed to use private individual’s speakers. The speakers were ruined; this was turned in to the County’s insurance, against instructions; the insurance company will withdraw the claim. The Commission agreed the County will have the individual submit a claim for the speakers and the County will pay it through the Accounts Payable process.

11:00 AM Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering Flood Plain Regulations-Jon has had no time to review the Flood Plain Regulations.

Fletcher Creek-The Commission agreed to leave the bid as is; the County will not do the work as it will not save us the $100,000 originally thought.

May save some but it would pull our road crew off of much needed projects. Discussed the

high cost for this project but justified because this is a dangerous bridge; the Commission feels they have no choice.

Commissioner Randash made the motion to accept the bid from EHC, LLC to remove and replace the existing structure known as Fletcher Creek Bridge in the amount of $548,933.36 plus additional cost of box culvert $68,000 and engineering of $30,000.

Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. No further discussion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried unanimously.

11:15 AM CLAIMS APPROVALS The Commission started to review and approve the July mid-month claims.

11:45 AM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder Insurance question-Should we insure the new stage for the Fairgrounds. Decision was not to insure the stage.

11:50 AM Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to go into a CLOSED-PERSONNEL session. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion.

3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

CLOSED-PERSONNEL 12:05 PM Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess for lunch. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Noon recess.

1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

1:15 PM Mike Carlson, New Harvest Energy Discussion-Mike stated he is still researching wind energy trying to attract wind developers to the area. They are just now starting to get the interest back from the developers after the stock market crashed.

Mike stated Fallon County is probably one of the best counties for wind energy due to the power grid; Fallon County is closer to the eastern grid.

Towers-The State of Montana-DEQ gives Mike a lot of used towers which is what he used most often.The Rustad Tower is the only one left that was placed by Fallon County and feels it should be removed as we have sufficient data; we only need two to three years of data. Mike feels the cost to remove the tower will be approximately $1000.00.

Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, was asked to join.

Data-Mike removes the chip and sends it to the State of Montana; the State stores the wind data.

Towers-Mike feels there are five towers stored at the County Shop. Bobby stated they are located at the old landfill as they were tired of cleaning around them at the Shop. Mike would appreciate some help taking the Rustad tower down later this fall. The Commission granted permission for the Road Department to assist with removal of the tower from Rustad’s. Bobby and Mike can go through the towers and see what is salvageable. Mike does not feel there is a need to continue wind gathering in Fallon County at this time. The wind data is available from the DEQ. 1:45 PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment.

2:00 PM CLAIMS APPROVALS The Commission finished the July mid-month Claims Approvals in the amount of $346,510.26 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

3:00 PM Shane Peterson, Diamond Resources; Sunny Shepherd, Sr VP-Hiland Crude; Mitch Weigt, Land Coordinator Hiland Partners; and Rich Batterman, County Attorney Dust-Commissioner Baldwin stated the Commission is concerned about the dust and asked if they plan to place water on the roads in front of

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the residences. Shane stated they know it is an issue and do plan to take care of that.

Impacts-The group also discussed the impacts to the County roads. The Commission stated the material on Calumet Road is getting beat down. The group stated the Calumet Road is not being used by them but felt it was being used by Bridger (Belle Fourche) Pipeline.

3:15 PM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, joined.

South Plevna Road-Their portion is only on the pavement, not past the pavement.

Road Conditions-The group discussed documenting the condition of the roads.

Map-The roads marked in green will be used by the Pipeline. Cap Rock, Anticline and Cabin Creek Road had some gravel work completed within the last couple years.

They are installing pipe now and will start reclamation within the next month and then will seed in the fall.

Burnt Station Road-They are not using the portion where the bridge is located.

Weight-They have approximately 80,000 to 85,000 lbs. running across the roads.

Repairs-The County’s practice is to have the Road Crew repair the roads and the contractor will pay the County for damages. Diamond Resources wonders how Fallon County will determine who caused the road damages in comparison to Bridger (Belle Fourche).

Rich stated the County uses a study that was completed by an engineer. They could compare the roads Bridger (Belle Fourche) has already been on and possibly cost share with them.

Road Haul Agreement-Diamond Resources has concerns regarding the Road Haul Agreement. They will review the roads now and possibly close up the length of keeping the bond open. The group left the meeting with the exception of Rich.

3:55 PM Rich Batterman, County Attorney Land Sale-Rich stayed to discuss the County land sale.

Rich stated the County can nosale the land if they do not get what they want for the land.

The County could then sell it for 70% of the appraised value.

4:00 PM Chris Heiser Chris was unable to attend his scheduled meeting.

4:30 PM Resolution of Intent to Repeal Light Industrial Zoning Desiree’ Thielen, Planner, and Mary Grube, Planner Secretary, attended.

Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to sign the Resolution of Intent to Repeal Light Industrial Zoning. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution 7-21-2014 is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

Flood Plain Regulations-Desiree’ stated she had a good talk with Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering, and they will be making some changes to the Flood Plain Regulations.

LoHof/Arnold Administrative Report-The Planning Board will need to review it.

The only thing Desiree’ found and discussed with Adam Thompson, Surveyor, is the fact the current subdivision regulations do not allow for private drives on the plats, as they have asked for. There may be some revisions made to the subdivision regulations in regard to private drives.

COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS There were no proceedings prepared for approval.

ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn. s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder

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Helen Jensen of Superior Care Villa is all smiles as Santa Claus stops to visit.

Myrt Stanhope of The Villa was certainly glad she was on the good list for Santa. He stopped with a bag of goodies and a present for her.

Photo by Lori Kesinger

A cottontail rabbit runs for cover in the City of Baker.

The cottontail does not turn white in winter as does its larger cousin the snowshoe hare, which makes it vulnerable to predation. Cottontails survive the harsh winters of eastern Montana by foraging for woody foods and hiding in brush piles

7. This year’s second place finisher was Brian Hickey of Baker. He had eight hits out of a possible ten. He was presented $600 in $1 coins and a buffalo bronze for his second place finish. . . Fallon County Democratic Central Committee met Sept. 22 and selected its leaders for the local committees. Chairman is Maxine Rost, vice-chairman Drury G. Phebus, secretary-treasurer Betty Mueller. . Fallon County Commissioners will not be employing a new planner to fill the recent vacancy. They will contract the planning services. The Commission is also contracting the sanitation position and awaiting pending paperwork. . . Lani DeBuhr and Jerrid Geving were appointed to the Fair board. . .

Karen Banister has been hired as the new curator of the O’Fallon Museum.

October 3 -- The 2013 Citizen of the Year award was given to a man whose life and work has provided outstanding civic contributions. Don Dilworth, a former teacher at Baker High School, accepted the award presented Sept. 17

by Mayor Clayton Hornung. . . Quantum Energy, Inc. expects property in Fallon County to serve as one of its proposed micro-refinery sites.

Quantum announced at the end of August it secured a site near Baker. They are proceeding ahead and have entered the permitting process in Montana. . . Homecoming candidates are Tyla Herbst, Solenn Jacobsen, Ashlee Stevens, Kylie Hadley, Clinton Lesh, Dallas Arnell, Seth Barkley, and Brady Varner. Homecoming week officially starts Oct. 5. . . Construction is underway for Fallon County’s first indoor gun range to be located at the Fallon County Shooting Range three miles west of Baker. . The Bank of Baker celebrated 90 years of service with an open house Sept. 24.

Numerous people attended the afternoon event which featured ice cream, giveaways

Daines, Zinke to co-sponsor bills approving Keystone XL construction Legislation to move forward pipeline will be first bill Daines co-sponsors as Montana’s new U.S. Senator, Zinke to fight for swift passage in House Senator-elect Steve Daines (R-MT) and Representativeelect Ryan Zink announced moving forward legislation to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will be their top priority in the new year.

Daines announced that the first piece of legislation he will sign onto as Montana’s next U.S. Senator will be a bill to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

Zinke will sign on to the bill when it reached the House and pledged to fight for the bill’s swift passage in both chambers.

Daines, who was sworn into the U.S. Senate Jan. 6, will serve as an original co-sponsor to the Senate legislation and will help introduce the bill next month alongside Senator John Hoeven (R-ND).

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Daines will serve a key role in moving this legislation through the committee process.

“My number one priority in the U.S. Senate will be to move forward common sense legislation that will help grow our economy and create jobs and this bill to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will achieve just that,” Daines stated. “Montanans have waited more than six years for President Obama and the U.S. Senate to approve this job-creating project - yet time and time again, political games and special interests have stood in the way.

Montanans deserve action and results, not more roadblocks.

That’s why I’m proud to be a part of the team that will introduce this important legislation in the Senate next year.”

Zinke was sworn into the House of Representatives Jan. 6. He will serve on the House Natural Resources Committee where he will be instrumental in helping craft important legislation to move Montana for-

ward and closer to American energy independence.

“For too long the people of Montana have been waiting for Washington to quit playing politics with our jobs and American energy and finally start leading, which is why I will make it a top priority to bring swift and decisive action to approve the Keystone XL pipeline in the House,” said Zinke. “Working together with Steve Danes in the U.S. Senate, I will lead the fight in the House to put Montana’s hard-working families ahead of the special interests and politics-as-usual of Washington.”

Daines has long been a vocal proponent of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would enter the United States through Montana, and has been spearheading efforts in the House to approve its construction.

In the House, Daines cosponsored the “Northern Route Approval Act” legislation that would permit construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.

and cash prizes. . . Third annual Lucas Meschke Broken Club Memorial was a success with 112 golfers taking part.

October 10 -- Solenn Jacobsen, daughter of Mark and Isabelle, and Clinton Lesh, son of Bret and Kim, were crowned the 2014 homecoming queen and king. . . Flu shot clinic will be held Oct. 22 in Reynolds Market break room. . . This year for Positive Choices students from Baker, Plevna, Wibaux, Ekalaka, and Marmarth enjoyed listening to a talented musician and speaker, Monte Selby. . . Boss Day is Oct. 16. . . National 4H week was Oct. 5-11. Winner of the first place window display was the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club. . . On behalf of the Baker Fire Department during Fire Safety Week, firefighters Travis and Tyler Bruha encouraged kindergarten students at Lincoln School to practice fire safety.

They are all pictured by a fire truck. . . Approximately 350400 people attended the Breast Cancer Awareness Soup and Salad Luncheon Oct. 2. All proceeds went to the Friends of FMC Foundation to help defray the costs of a mammography medical audit system. . .

Buck and Virginia Shepherd celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Aug. 9. They are former Baker residents and now live in Red Lake Falls, MN. . . Alice Heiser of Baker was the featured owner of the quarter horse meet Sept. 26-28 at Prairie Meadows Horse Racing in Altoona, Iowa.

October 17 -- Approximately 475 people attended the annual pancake and sausage supper hosted by the Plevna Volunteer Fire Dept.

Oct. 11. . . Doris Benner will celebrate her 80th birthday Oct. 25. . . . Banners were donated to the Baker and Plevna schools by the Fallon County Health Department and The Bank of Baker. The Health Department works with Fallon County Tobacco Prevention Specialist Julie Russell to keep students tobacco free. The banners hang in the BHS gym and fence by the football field and in Plevna’s gym. . . The Youth Center is hosting a Parent Open House Oct. 23. This

is an opportunity for parents to become acquainted with the Youth Center and its staff. . .

The ladies of Superior Care Villa are pictured with a package they completed for a homeless shelter in Montana.

They have made 43 scarves that included crocheted and no sew polar fleece. The box also included warm hats, mittens, gloves, lotions, socks for men, women and children.

October 24 -- Moonlight Madness and Customer Appreciation Day was held Oct. 15. A free roast beef supper was served to approximately 160 people at Thee Garage. . . . Work continues on Ag Lane in west Baker to replace the bridge over Sandstone Creek.

The bridge is being constructed fully in its location and is estimated to be completed Nov. 1. . . Second Annual Sweet & Simple Women’s Event will be held Nov. 1 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Special guest speaker will be Catherine Farnes. . . Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-31. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.

October 31 -- Daylight Saving time ends Nov. 2 - turn your clocks back one hour. . .

High temperature was 70 degrees Oct. 26. . . Baker Spartan football team is in the playoffs and will go to Columbus Nov. 1 for their first game. . . Baker Lady Spartans are at their district volleyball tourney Oct. 30-31 in Forsyth. . .

Bert and Loretta Schell celebrated 65 years of marriage Oct. 3. . . Picture: Carl and Gloria Hepperle of Baker had more than enough carrots this year from their garden. The longest one measured approximately 10.5 inches long and the heaviest was one pound.

They had between 25-30 pounds of carrots. . . The drainage project at Bonnievale Cemetery north of Baker is almost completed. The drainage reconstruction will allow more of the land to be used at the cemetery. . . St. John’s Catholic Church’s annual fall dinner is Nov. 2.

November 7 -- Fallon County unofficial election results: Winners in the contested

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races: Sheriff/Coroner - Timothy Grube 152, Trenton Harbaugh 1002; Justice of the Peace - Nicole Benefiel 667, Sharae Putnam 454. . . City to crack down on neglected properties. Under the new ordinance addressing public nuisances, the City of Baker can require a property owner to clean up a property in a state of deterioration. . . Forty-two units of blood were donated at the Blood Drive held Oct. 29. . . First Annual Knights’ Ball will be held Nov. 8 for girls pre-school through sixth grade.

Baker High School cheerleaders are hosting the event and knights may be dads, grandpas, uncles or family friends. . . A benefit for the Uecker babies will be held Nov. 16 at Thee Garage Showroom. The babies were born at 20 and 23 weeks in Denver and will be there until they are released.

Their parents are Aaron Uecker and Racheal Geehan. . . Garbage tubs are being misused - things are being put into the tubs that are causing the truck to break down. The City Council is asking residents to not put metal, appliances, construction materials, tires, or large wood products in the tubs. . . Ten Catholic youth, grades 6-12, and seven adults participated in the first Cardboard Box City event held Oct. 16 at St. John’s Catholic Church. The group spent the night outside sleeping in cardboard boxes.

November 14 -- Veterans were honored and thanked for their service with drawings from some Baker grade school students. . . Baker Lady Spartan volleyball team placed fourth at the divisional tournament Nov. 6-7 in Red Lodge.

The Lady Spartans will travel to Bozeman to play in the State Volleyball Tournament Nov. 13-15. . . Mary Alice Havens, Baker High School secretary over the past 31 years, has retired. She has witnessed the evolvement of manually figuring and entering data to the computerization of everything. . . High temperature Nov. 6 was 62 degrees. . .

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