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City settles suit with Tavern Civil suit with Baker bar, spanning 7 years, reaches $200k conclusion By SHERRY VOGEL Fallon County Times A lawsuit spanning seven years, four judges, two city mayors and numerous city councilmen was finally settled last month.
Tom and Pam Owens, owners of the Tavern Bar in Baker, reached a $200,000 settlement with the city of Baker, after the couple sued the city for emotional stress and defamation following an incident in 2009 when officers reported their bar had served alcohol after the legal closing hour. In the morning hours of Aug. 16, 2009, Baker City Police Officers Curtis Arnold and Caleb Sandoval were on patrol around town when they noticed people exiting the Tavern Bar in Baker. Since it was after the legal 2 a.m. closing hour, they wanted to make certain that all was
well within the establishment. According to documents from the 16th Judicial District Court in Baker, the officers entered through the front door to investigate the situation and stated that the law was allegedly being broken as the bar’s owners were found serving alcohol after the legal hour of operation, which is considered a misdemeanor violation. While the code does make an allowance for restaurants to continue to serve food from its menu, which the bar does, the sell or consumption of alcohol by anyone, including the owner or employees, can only occur
between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. According to court documents, after Sandoval and Arnold entered the bar, the officers attempted to communicate with Tom Owens, whom they alleged was argumentative. A police report later detailed three misdemeanor citations issued to Owens, which included disorderly conduct, documented as the threatened use of physical force on law enforcement; obstruction of a police office, as he allegedly refused to furnish photo identification; and for sale of alcohol after hours.
Baker Police Chief Randy Ketterling appeared at the Tavern Bar sometime after Aug. 16, 2009, to deliver the three citations to Owens. The Owens’ subsequently sought legal advice fearing the Montana Department of Revenue’s Liquor Control Division would seek to pull the establishment’s liquor license, which it later would. Court documents stated that Tom Owens’s attorney, William D’Alton of D’Alton Law Firm in Billings, raised before the Baker City Court
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Michael and Kayla Heiser ‘Speak easy’ with Sara Helgoth at the Roaring Twenties Bash Saturday night. (Photo by Sherry Vogel) BACK TO THE ROARING 20s It has been reported that a speakeasy was discovered conducting business under the clever covert disguise of a garage showroom. Its proprietors went as far as to paint a very realistic Ford Model-T on the storefront to add a false persona. It was rumored that a motley crew of 168 Fallon County residents were in attendance. Among the group were aristocrats, movie stars and even one of the most famous baseball players of all time, socializing with gangster thugs, brash flappers and a few recognizable local residents. SEE MORE PHOTOS | PAGE 4
Harvesting mountain lions in southeast Montana By SHERRY VOGEL Fallon County Times “Once you’ve hunted a cat, you won’t care to do any other hunting but chase cats. It’s an adrenaline rush.” Those were the sentiments of houndsman Bob Thielen of Plevna, as he recalled his first harvest of a mountain lion, which he called the most exciting time of his life. The first mountain lion, which Thielen shot in winter 2014, was a four–year-old, 90-pound female. He was out with his new
hunting hounds for the very first time. The blue tick hounds called Pete and Boise are named after Thielen’s father, Ambrose, and Uncle Pete, who are both deceased. Thielen begins a typical hunting trip at 2 a.m. when he loads his hounds and his twin 10-year-old children, Whitney and Wyatt, into his Jeep. He packs a 22-250 and heads out to the Custer National Forest. This is an area that he says is a perfect habitat for mountain lions due to the dense forest and rocky terrain.
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A snowy day is best for tracking. He drives the trails until he finds a paw print, and then sets his dogs loose. Once they pick up the scent, the excitement begins. If Thielen is lucky, it will be a short matter of time before the Mountain lion is detected. A good hunt ends with the cat up a tree. Once treed the dogs go crazy. After shooting his first cat, Thielen had THIELEN | PAGE 3 Marc Rieger and the Thielen twins, from Plevna MT pose with 140# male lion. (Submittd photo)
Eastern Montana was the focus for Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., last week as he toured 13 towns within the region, including Baker, as part of his latest tour to talk jobs, agricultural and economic opportunities and specific concerns in each community. Baker was the final stop on the last leg of Daines’s tour as elected officials, community leaders and a handful of constituents greeted the entourage for a dinner gathering. The senator sat down to the table with eight area residents, with those in attendance including City Commissioners Deb Ranum, Steve Baldwin, and Bill Randash, Montana Legislator Eric Moore, Senate District 19 of Miles City, County Advisor Jason Rittal, candidate for County Commission Roy Rost and constituents area farmer Wade Sikorski and Wibaux rancher Warren Nelson. Daines shared his many experiences being a senator in Washington, D.C. as well as abroad. He told a story of how he approached Chairman Zhang Dejiang, the top leader of China’s standing congressional body of the National People’s Congress and could have introduced any subject of importance in regards to U.S.-China relations. DAINES | PAGE 11
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 -The Baker Agriliance Agronomy Center in Baker has actually been closed since early August. However, one of the employees was kept on limited hours to move out inventory and inventory is still being moved. . .Picture: School Bus Safety Week. John Geving conducted a school bus emergency training for his drivers and students in grades K-6, October 18. . .Bill Randash 75th birthday party at Lakeview Country Club will be October 21. . .Middle school donates $250 to Junso Medical Fund from the class fundraiser. . .The District #12 school board met October 10, and the trustees accepted the resignation of Bob Curry. . .Colette Kary, Jason Becker and Casey Dietz are the Spartans of the Week. . .Approximately 30 ropers and stall renters attended a Fair Board meeting October 16, to express their concerns about proposed hikes in stall rentals and usage fees of the big barn on the fairgrounds. . .Army National Guard Private Michael Heiser has graduated from basic military training at Fort Knox, KY under the Split Option Training Program. . .Beginning this month, citizens will need to provide identification in order to get a copy of a Montana birth or death certificate. The new requirement is intended to protect people from identity theft. . .Ernie Scheetz, manager of J & A Mini Store of Baker, awarded Dave Blake, Baker elementary principal a $500 grant from the ExxonMobile Education Alliance Program. This grant will be used to support the reading and science programs at Longfellow School. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, Oct. 18, 1996 -The concrete structure of the Baker Lake spillway has been under construction lately and has now been completed. The lower Baker Lake spillway
was built in 1914 by teh Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. It has been repaired several times since tehn. . .Baker City goverment is $52,866 richer thanks to revenues from taxes paid on gambing machine income in the fiscal year that ended June 30. . .Over 500 people turned out to feast on homemade sausage and pancakes at the annual Plevna Volunteer Fire Department supper. . .Roberta Rost will celebrate her 70th birthday October 19. . .Last week’s Pigskin Picks Football Contest winner was Myron Allerdings. . .Effective Novembe 1, Tangles & Tans and ‘N Styl will be combining their shops into one. The name N’ Styl will remain with Jacki Baker as the new owner. . .The third Quilt Show hosted by the Willard Homemakers Club was held September 28, at the Fallon County Exhibit Hall. One hundred eighteen quilted items were displayed. . .Baker Police Department is asking for assistance in trying to find out the names of the person or persons involved in the recent sting of vandalism throughout the City of Baker. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 16, 1986 -Baker will see something new and different in the high school marching band. The band will take on airs of the big league marching bands as techniques of maneuvers and emphasis on special sections will be featured. The band show will be held on the city park football field complete with a color guard and maneuvers from drum majors Marla Barth and Kent Wood. . .The Citizens Advisory Council was officially appointed Monday for the Fallon Medical Complex. Board members include Sandy Kinsey, president; Alice Bettenhausen, Paulette Merwin, Jon Stevenson, Willie Duffield, Gary Lang and Delane Beach. . .Betty Allerdings has been appointed by the Fallon
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County Council on Aging as Aging Coordinator. . .An estimated crowd of 1,200 people attended the Baker Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Day dinner held in the L. Price Building Tuesday evening. . .Picture: Dixie, ReAnn and Fred Berzel. ReAnn is the 1986 Youth Rodeo Association Junior AllAround Cowgirl. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 14, 1976 -Baker junior high finished its season 5-0 with a 46-0 win over Beach. Touchdowns were scored by Allon Fleckenstein, Jeff Wood and Kevin Petersen. Scott Townsend scored twice, Wade Beyers recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown. Mike Leach and Doug Schell scored extra points. . .Homecoming week 1976 began October 11. King and queen candidates are seniors: Carleen Kusler, Richard Curry, Connie Johnson, Terry Steen, Carmen McCamish, Terry Bechtold, Val Johnson and Arnie Duneman. Carleen Kusler and Terry Steen were crowned royalty. . .The Chamber of Commerce sponsored beef barbecue saw many workers serving food to several thousand people. The beef was cooked in deep pits covered overnight and baked beans were provided by community women. . .Over 100 parents, football players, managers and cheerleaders were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mayo, Brett and Joe at a steak fry Sunday in Marmarth Park. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 20, 1966 -M & H Redi Mix as low bidder was given the contract for furnishing the flooring for the new city building at the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday evening. . .Eileen Rambur, junior candidate for homecoming queen, was crowned by Tom Demos who acted as master of ceremonies at the coronation ceremony held in the high school Thursday night. . .Nearly 500 people attended the formal opening of the new extended care and nursing home addition at the Fallon Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon. . .Roddy Rost and Russell Singer were among the 80 Future Farmers of America from Montana who attended the nationsl convention in Kansas City. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 18, 1956 -Vivian Roy, junior class queen candidate for homecoming, was crowned Wednesday night. . .October 31 the Red Cross Blood Mo-
bile will be in Baker. Fallon County is being asked to contribute 80 pints of blood. . .This is Appreciation Week and while the petroleum industry furnishes many articles pertinent to the industry for use by newspapers to publicize the necessary things that are being done with oil, we feel that it goes a little deeper here and that a personal or local touch is necessary to inform the citizens of Baker and Fallon County just what the development of oil resouces in the county means in everyday life of the people. . .Laying of cornerstone and dedication of the new Masonic Temple was held October 13 with Worshipful Master Sheldon Rediske presiding. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 17, 1946 -Elain L. Locker, home service advisor for the MontanaDakota Utilities Co., arrived in Baker Monday and will be here until November 1, to advise homemakers on many problems. . .The Sheriff, James Kochel, and out-oftown fingerprint experts are busy today investigating burglaries that accurred during the night at the local J.M. Sawyer store and the Midland Lumber Co. . .Displaying a sensational passing attack and a potent ground game, the Longhorns swamped the locals on a mud soaked field. Two seniors, Robert Kochel and Charles Hayes, played their last game. . .Joe Cunningham, 23, student at the Montana State College from Baker, is in serious condition in a Bozeman hospital as the result of an auto accident near Manhattaqn Saturday morning. . .Tuesday Bridge Club met this week at the home of Mrs. Harry Schenck. Guests for the afternoon were Miss Beth Fergus and Mrs. R. H. Robinson. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. James Kochel, Mrs. W. H. Blakemore and Mrs. Robinson. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 22, 1936 -A number of boys from Fallon County are leaving tonight for Fort Missoula to be sent from there to vaious CCC camps throughout the state. Those who have signed up to go are Edward Alexander, Harry Gregerson, James Crawford, Clarence Leischner, Fred Stark, Andrew Andolshek, Gottlieb Burkhart, Hawlis Cretsinger and John Murphy. . .Last Thursday was open house at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Watt, the occasion being the latter’s mother Mrs. Elizabeth Turner’s 84th birthday.
100 Years ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people. Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times will be 100 years old in May 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then.
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Plans for increase in Baker School Library The following books are taken from a list prepared by prominent educators and school-men. The lists for the various grades were only recommended after a sympathetic and searching study of the needs of the children. It has been felt that the reading habit should be cultivated most assiduously during the first four years of school life as the habits formed then seem to grip the mind and life with the greatest tenacity. Consequently the faculty of the Baker High School with the consent of the Board of Education have published the following list of books with the hope, that such parents of pupils, and friends of the school who so desire might contribute a book or books from the following list. The price of each book is placed after it so that those who so wish can send the price of the book to any member of the faculty or to the librarian, Miss Henton, who will send for the books. Some of the patrons and friends of the school have already under the title of the book on the list. Also, when you draw a book from the library, which you may do if you are a resident of Baker or its outlying school districts you will find the name of the donor on the front page of the book. The pupils of the school and myself will gratefully thank you for any interest you may take. Respectfully submitted, D. L. White, Supt. _____________ • _____________
Bank makes big showing A glance at the following comparative statement of the deposits on hand in the First National Bank at the given dates, will quickly convince any skeptic as to the prosperity of the people of Fallon County, and their confidence in the First National of this city. A steady and rapid increase is shown. Sept. 30, 1913. . . .12,753.79 Sept. 30, 1914. . . .83,057.79 Sept. 30, 1915. . .121,031.13 Sept. 30, 1916. . .264,788.25 _____________ • _____________
Shipped 3 cars of fine stock Chris Jasperson, horse buyer, shipped during last week, three car loads of Fallon County horses to Chicago for the war market. A carload of horses average thirty-five to a car and Jasperson has been only two weeks selecting and buying these three cars full, in this county. The nations at war have representatives in Chicago, who inspect and buy up horses for their respective countries. To pass the examination for war services, the horses are required to be of certain height, weight, etc., and without blemish. The average price paid for these horses is $145 each. Many a proud owner of a fine horse parts with it at a good price, under the happy delusion that it will still be loved and cared for, only to learn later that the pride of his farm will be shipped across the sea and probably meet its death in the service of a foreign country.
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THIELEN Continued from page 1 it mounted at a local taxidermist in Baker. It was discovered during the mounting process that this feline had over 200 porcupine quills in its body. The quills were probably embedded in the cat as a kitten. Thielen lent his hounds to the hunt of a second Mountain lion this past winter. He helped a friend, Marc Rieger of Plevna, fulfill his dreams of acquiring a big cat. The chase all but ended when a 140pound male was treed. In the course of the action the cougar was successful in eluding his assailants by leaping from the tree. Mountain lions are known to leap as high as 15 feet and as far as 40 feet. The cat ran half-a-mile in an attempt to save its life, but met its death when the hunters prevailed. Thielen enjoys the hunt, but after killing two Mountain lions he now feels he has met his lifetime quota. He is now satisfied to work his hounds, but allow the cat to escape. Thielen has added to his pack as he has acquired four more dogs. Thielen feels the state’s regulations on a 45-cat bounty per Region 7 should be better divided up between hunting districts. If that many cats were harvested heavily from just one district, it would dras-
It was discovered during the mounting process that this 90# feline had over 200 porcupine quills embedded in her hide. (Photo by Sherry Vogel)
tically affect the population of mountain lions in any particular county. He said he hopes to have a voice in the wiser conservation of southeastern Montana’s harvest of cats, so to ensure healthy populations of mountain lions so his children and grandchildren can enjoy the chase of the hunt for generations to come.
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FALLON COUNTY TIMES This year we are taking an inside look at successful businesses located in Fallon County Read the latest edition of Success Stories each month at falloncountyextra.com. Each success story we feature receives a framed copy of their news page to display in their place of business. Be sure to view them at these locations:
• Baker Ace Hardware Lake City Shopping Center Baker 406-778-3359
• Baker Metal & Recycling N Highway 7 Baker 406-778-2710
• Trendline Equipment 101 Fairway Acres Baker 406-778-3777
• Baker Furniture 14 S. Main Baker 406-778-3618
• Reynolds Market Lake City Shopping Center Baker 406-778-3816
• Rolling Rubber 3655 Red River Lane Baker 406-778-8473
• Russell’s Clothing 12 W Montana Ave. Baker 406-778-2427
• Quality Transportation 511 W. Montana Ave. Baker 406-778-3304
• Griffith Excavating N Highway 7 Baker 406-778-3401
• J&M Lumber 8426 E Hwy 12 Baker 406-778-2030
• Spiffy’s Tire Pros 118 N. Main Baker 406-778-2479
• Bohle Images Leslie Bohle Plevna 406-772-5898 cell 853-5394
Check out Success Stories on our website each month at falloncountyextra.com
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Continued from page 1 Further reports stated that a businessman and his female companion were keeping time to the upbeat tempo of jazz. Tunes geared toward drawing wanton young people out onto the dance floor to shimmy and shake doing the Charleston, in the most outrageous short skirts, with feathers in their hair. This all occurred during the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s 1920s Gatsby themed party and prime rib dinner, its annual fundraiser, held at Thee Garage Showroom in Baker the evening of Oct 8. The function was well attended and the majority of those in attendance joined in the fun by dressing in the fashions of that bygone era. Among the characters represented were Babe Ruth, the original 1920s version of
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse and many flappers and gangsters. Russell’s Clothing of Baker did quite a bit of business renting tuxedos out for the gala affair. Born in 1923, 93-year-old Drury Phebus — also known as Al Capone — was recognized as the only Fallon County resident in attendance who actually lived in Baker during the 1920s. It was reportedly so enjoyed by those in attendance that there are rumors of an upcoming New Year’s bash with another dress-up theme. (Below) Nikki and Josh Stieg listen quietly as Lori Quenzer, flapper shares A respectable local couple were seen keepthe password. ing time to the beat tempo of Jazz.
Kyle and Emily Medearis, Lani and Thad DeBuhr strike a pose as they have a roaring good time. (Photos by Sherry Vogel)
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Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers discussion meet
Want to improve your knowledge about agricultural issues and have the chance to win a Polaris Ranger? Plan to participate in the 2016 Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet Monday, Nov. 14 in Billings. The winner of the event gets the keys to a Ranger® 570 EFI, and gets an all-expense paid trip to the compete at the national event in Phoenix, Ariz. in January. The Discussion Meet, which is open to Farm Bureau members age 18-35, is meant to simulate a committee meeting with ideas discussed and solutions developed. The first round of the Discussion Meet will be held Monday after-
noon at 1:30 p.m. with the Final Round at 5:30 p.m. One of the following questions will be selected for each round: 1. American agriculture depends on a foreign-born labor force. How would you draft a national immigration policy? 2. How can we ensure that farmers and ranchers, not government agencies, are driving the management of natural resources? 3. How can we as farmers and ranchers maintain “ownership” of our intellectual and proprietary information? (Big data, unmanned aerial vehicles, unauthorized videos) 4. The nation’s tax policy has become increasingly com-
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Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
FROM THE BENCH Justice Court
•Leonel Collazo, Baker, public nuisance, $585 with $300 suspended on conditions for six months (4/6/17), deferred imposition of jail sentence, up to maximum allowed by law, on conditions for six months, six months maximum allowed by law, no violations of any local, state, or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, appropriate protective security containment measures to guarantee dog is secured, which may include GPS shock collar, defendant to motion court for withdrawal of guilty plea and dismissal of charge(s) upon completion of deferred imposition of sentence/judgment requirements and deadline. (section 46-18-204 MCA), ticket issued 7/10/16. •Brandon S. Schatz, Baker, assault, purposely or knowingly causing reasonable apprehension of bodily injury, $585 fine, jail of 180 days with 135 days suspended on conditions for six months (4/6/17), credit for 45 days served prior to sentencing, attend and complete a minimum of 40 hours of counseling with an assessment focusing on violence and controlling behavior, dangerousness and chemical dependency, report by 10/25/16 complete by 3/1/17, public defender fee in the amount of $250, no violations of any local, state, or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all court costs/restitution, public
defender $250, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for chemical dependence assessment, and follow all recommendations of the counselor, SCRAM compliance monitoring bracelet for four months (removal of SCRAM on 2/6/17), WiseChoice life skills courses Domestic Violence & Contentious Relationships, Anger Management Counseling - 40 hours, Victim Impact Panel to be completed by 3/1/17, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, no contact with April Bruha, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, defendant shall abide by a 10 p.m. nightly curfew, payment of any outstanding balance due to SCRAM Compliance Monitoring Systems, ticket issued 8/24/14. •Christopher John Holmes, New Orleans, LA, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/20/16. •Christopher John Holmes, New Orleans, LA, speeding on noninterstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 106/65, bond forfeited $200, ticket issued 9/20/16 •Shon Lee Carter, Provo, UT, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/26/16. •Cory Jeramy Hawkins, Coeur d’Alene, ID, speeding on noninterstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 85/65, bond forfeited, $70, ticket issued 8/30/16.
•Keith A. Easton, Pickrell, NE, speeding, truck non-interstate exceed daytime 60 MPH limit, 67/60, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 9/13/16. •William Ralph Reid, Juliaetta, ID, speeding, truck non-interstate exceed nighttime 55 MPH limit, 69/55, bond forfeited $105, ticket issued 9/20/16. •Thomas D. Kerzman, Baker, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/21/16. •Thomas D. Kerzman, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/21/16. •Thomas D. Kerzman, Baker, unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway, bond forfeited $75, ticket issued 9/21/16. •Payton Lyon, Rockwall, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/20/16. •Dalton R. Herbst, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/13/16. •Anahi Marie Padilla, Goodyear, AZ, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued, 9/17/16. City Court •Klayton Paul Gray, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, bond forfeited, $285, ticket issued 7/31/16. •Alysa V. Prather, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, dismissed per proof of insurance at time and date of citation, ticket issued 9/28/16.
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that you can claim an exemption from a creditor taking your money or property? This applies if the creditor sued and got a judgment against you. It applies if the creditor tries to take money or
property that the law says cannot be taken, such as Social Security benefits. It is very important to claim an exemption right away after a creditor gives you notice that your money or property has been taken. For more information,
please visit the Money Problems section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can't find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.
Fallon County Health Department and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Care Van have teamed up to offer a mobile flu shot clinic in Baker. This is for anyone
who needs a flu shot, six months and older. Look for the big, white Care Van Thursday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Lake City Shopping Center Park-
ing Lot. Insurance not required, but if you have insurance please bring your card with you. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot!
Daris Howard Rick and his family planned one last campout before winter. It was still warm, but the crisp evening air warned that winter storms weren’t far away. So they hitched up their camper and drove to the woods, enjoying the fall colors. They checked into the campground and set up camp. They ate a delicious meal, and then Rick went to visit his neighbors. He liked to meet people from other places, and a campground usually included travelers from many locations. All the other campers were pleasant except for one couple that made it clear that they were not interested in visiting with Rick. The wife was especially terse and let him know that she wanted him to leave. Rick returned to his camp, and he and his family sat around the campfire watching the flame flicker as they visited and told stories. They ate some last-of-the-season watermelon and even had a seed spitting contest. Before it got dark, Rick led all of his children to the outhouse so they wouldn’t have to make the trip later. As he sat down to use the facilities, he noticed a sign that was posted on the bathroom door so it was impossible to miss when a person was conveniently a captive audience. “You are in bear country. Make sure when you go into the woods that you make plenty of noise. Also, if you are moving around the campsite at night, especially coming to or from the outhouse, make lots of noise so as not to surprise any bears.”
Rick thought that was an interesting sign. But he had been camping a lot, and he knew that a person didn’t want to sneak up on a bear. Surprised bears are not friendly bears. Before they retired to bed, Rick’s family looked at the beautiful, clear sky. Rick pointed out some of the constellations to his children. They all knew how to find the big dipper and follow the handle to the north star. It appeared close and was easy to recognize. They had a final bedtime snack of milk and cookies and then everyone was tucked into bed. Rick didn’t know how long he slept, but he was suddenly very uncomfortable. He quickly realized that he had eaten far too much watermelon in order to win the seed spitting contest. He didn’t relish the thought of getting out of his nice, warm bed and traipsing out into the cool fall air, but he knew he would have to sooner or later, and he wouldn’t sleep until he did. He slipped his feet out of bed and slid them into his sandals. He pulled on a robe, grabbed a flashlight, and quietly left the trailer. He shivered as he made his way to the bathroom, not even thinking about the bear warning sign. But once he sat down, there it was, big and bold. He smiled to himself. He was not about to wake the whole camp making noise. He would just have to flash the light around. That should be sufficient to scare any bear. He finished and stepped outside, only to hear a sound some distance away. He in-
stantly thought “bear,” but then he laughed to himself. Obviously, bears don’t bang spoons against pans. He could see a light coming toward him from the campsite of the unfriendly people. He left his own light off and watched as the other light grew closer. The person had a flashlight and a spoon in one hand and a pan in the other and was banging the spoon against the pan loud enough to wake the entire camp. Rick moved into some bushes near the outhouse and watched. He knew what he wanted to do, but should he? Could he ever forgive himself if he did? Would he always regret it if he didn’t? As the person came closer, he could hear a woman’s voice shivering, likely more from fear than from cold. “Go away, bear. I’m here and don’t want to surprise you, so go away.” Rick knew he would never forgive himself, but he just couldn’t pass up this opportunity. Just as the lady was right across from him, he let out the deepest, loudest roar he could. The lady let out a scream, dropped the pan, and ran a record forty yard dash back to her trailer. She banged on the door with one hand as she faltered to open it with the other. The next morning Rick smiled innocently when the ranger came around to warn everyone about a reported bear encounter the night before. Rick then held out the pan. “While you’re at it,” he said, “you might ask if anyone lost this last night.”
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Spartans defeat the Indians By Andrew Craft and Dalton Herbst The Baker Spartans traveled to Poplar on October 7, 2016 and defeated them 42-6. Early in the first quarter Luke Gonsioroski threw a 20 yard pass to Cleet Wrzesinski with the PAT attempt good by Aaron Smith. The Spartans received the ball back, handing it off to Angus Lund for a 31 yard run followed by a successful PAT by Aaron Smith. The Spartan defense stopped the Indians again to get the ball back. Trevor Griffith scored on a 35 yard pass
from Luke Gonsioroski; the PAT kick was again completed by Aaron Smith. Before the end of the first quarter, Luke Gonsioroski threw to Cleet Wrzesinski on a 48 yard touchdown pass with another good PAT by Aaron Smith. In the second quarter, Trevor Lingle scored on a 27 yard run, but the PAT failed, ending the first half 34-0. During the second half, Cleet Wrzesinski returned an 85 yard kick and the two point conversion was successful from Luke Gonsioroski to Cleet Wrzesinski putting the
score 42-0. Poplar answered back with a touchdown and their two point conversion failed ending the game 42-6. Offensively the Spartans rushed 11/136 yards. Trevor Lingle rushed 9/70 yards, Dillon Cunningham 11/26 yards, and Angus Lund was 1/31 yards. For passing, the Spartans completed 8-13/162 yards. Luke Gonsioroski threw 7-7/147 yards and Trevor Lingle threw 1-6/15 yards. Receiving Cleet Wrzesinski was 4/102 yards and James Wiseman was 2/11 yards. Defensively Dillon Cun-
ningham had 12 tackles, James Wiseman had 11, and Isaac Nemitz had 8 tackles. Zack Tysver had 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery, Terrell Koenig had 1 interception and Kadon Gentilini also had 1 interception. Cameron MacKay had 2 quarterback sacks and Isaac Nemitz had 1 sack. The Spartans will take on the Shepherd Mustangs at home on Friday October 14, 2016 for their last regular season home game of the year, which is also parents’ night.
Baker High School Football Parents’ Night By Terry Curry The annual Baker High School Football Parents’ Night will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 as the Baker Spartans take on the Shepherd Mustangs at 7 p.m. at Schillinger Stadium. Parents of senior football players and managers should meet at the north end of the stadium at 6:30 p.m. A reception
at the stadium concession stand will follow the game. All freshman parents are asked to bring two dozen cookies or bars. They may be left at the concession stand. Seniors being introduced are as follows: Dillon Cunningham (Leroy); Kadon Gentilini (Mike Gentilini & Luanne Gentilini ) Luke Gonsioroski
(Charles & Katina); Trevor Griffith (Jon & Billie Jo); Angus Lund (Steven & Melanie); Dusty Rost (Roy & Melissa); Josh Stutts (Suzie Hardenbrook & Faron Stutts); Zach Tysver (Devon & Karen Banister); Summitt Wiman (Bryon Wiman & Donnie and Marla Orcutt); and Cleet Wrzesinski (Jon & Michele).
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Spartan volleyball By Briana Sposili The Lady Spartan Varsity played against Wolf Point there on Friday, October 7, 2016 and lost in 3 matches, (23-25) (15-25) (24-26). Maddie Reddick had 9 kills, 1 block, 9 digs, 1 ace, and 2 assists; Scotti Robinson 4 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace, and 13 assists; Alivia Schultz 3 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace, and 2 assists; Melissa Breitbach 5 kills, 14 digs, and 2 assists; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 9 digs, 1 ace, and 1 assist; Lexi Harste 1 kill, 3 digs, and 3 aces; Hannah Gonsioroski 5 digs; and Halle Burdick had 1 dig. JV Stats- Wolf Point Scores: (25-18) (25-22) (1015) (15-11). Katie Wang had 2 kills, 2 blocks, 5 digs, and 1 ace; Madison Moore 4 kills, 4 digs, 3 aces, and 1 assist; Macee Hadley 1 kill, 2 digs, 3 aces, and 5 assists; Amber Durden 9 kills, 6 digs, and 1 ace; Mariah Miller 5 digs, 2 aces, and 10 assists; Halle Burdick 2 kills, 2 digs, and 1 ace; Hannah Gonsioroski 20 digs and 6 aces; Skyler Robinson 6 digs and 1 ace; Katelynn Afrank 5 digs; and Sheyanne Janeway had 2 digs. C-Squad Stats-Wolf Point Scores: (20-25) (22-25) (1416). Shelby Moore had 2 kills, 1 block, 5 digs, and 3 aces; Kelsey Miller 1 kill, 3 digs, 2 aces, and 3 assists; Taylor Miller 2 digs, 1 ace, and 1 as-
sist; Courtney Tudor 2 kills and 3 digs; Laylah Dulin 2 digs and 1 ace; Hope Craft 1 dig and 2 aces; Maleah Graham 11 digs; Alissa Bohle 4 digs; Tesla Erickson 3 digs; Megan Smith 2 digs; and Marie Joergenson had 1 dig. The Lady Spartan Varsity played against St. Labre here on Saturday, October 8, 2016 and won in 3 matches, (25-21) (25-11) (25-16). Scotti Robinson had 3 kills, 10 digs, 2 aces, and 29 assists; Maddie Reddick 12 kills, 1 block, 9 digs, and 5 assists; Alivia Schultz 9 digs, 4 aces and 1 assist; Lexi Hartse 4 kills, 5 digs and 1 ace; Melissa Breitbach 7 kills and 15 digs; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 9 kills and 12 digs; Hannah Gonsioroski 10 digs and 4 aces; and Maryssa Rusley had 1 kill and 3 digs. JV Stats – St. Labre Scores: (25-11) (25-11) (15-9). No stats taken** C-Squad Stats- St. Labre Scores: (25-12) (25-9) (15-5). Kelsey Miller had 2 kills, 2 digs, 1 ace, and 2 assists; Shelby Moore 1 kill, 7 digs, and 9 aces; Taylor Miller 1 kill, 2 digs, 3 aces; Courtney Tudor 1 dig, 1 ace, and 4 assists; Hope Craft 2 digs and 4 aces; Laylah Dulin 1 kill and 2 aces; Ellen Widell 1 kill and 1 dig; and Addison Bryan had 1 kill.
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Positive Choices Youth Conference Thank you to everyone who supported the 21st Annual Positive Choices Youth Conference
“Be mindful of what you do in your free time, It can change you to the person you become” – Leonard Sax
The 2016 Positive Choices Youth Conference was a great success because of all the individuals and businesses who contributed to this year’s conference.
THANK YOU! To each school (Baker, Ekalaka and Plevna) for letting Leonard Sax come to each venue and present. Also, to the Wibaux Schools for coming and joining us in Baker. The following businesses and individuals made monetary donations to the conference. Without your support, the conference would not be possible. 4J Well Service, Inc. A & A Stieg Wholesale Inc. Baker Public Schools Basin Electric Power Cooperative C & M Oilfield Service LLC CoBank Community 1st Federal Credit Union Crawford’s Construction, Inc. Dell Dague Trucking Denbury Fallon County Fallon County Veterinary Service, P.C.
Farmers Union Oil Company Goldenwest Electric Cooperative
James R. Campbell DDS Kevin Dukart
Michael & Pam Nelson Plevna Public Schools Quality Transportation, Inc. Rost & MacKay Fencing Russell’s Department Store, LLC. Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc. Summit National Bank The Bank of Baker Town of Plevna Townsend Accounting Service United Trinity Lutheran Parish Wayne & Debra Yost Wright Construction
Sponsored by the Positive Choices Committee Maggie Bainter, Elin Kittelmann, Jule Walker, Cathy Frye, Carol Hadley, Cindy Quade & Lisa Burdick
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.
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Wed., Nov 2: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov 3: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Nov 9: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov 10: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale
Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. 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
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Grace Song and Sara Tudor balancing on one foot.
Plevna Olympics
Dr. Sax visiting with grades 7-12.
Positive Choices
By Jessica Paul Dr. Leonard Sax is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and of the University of Pennsylvania. He has a PhD and MD in Psychology and provides primary and urgent care to both adults and children. Dr. Sax has discussed child and adolescent development not only in the United States, but also overseas in several other countries. At the Plevna School Dr. Sax conducted a presentation for Grades 1-3, another one for grades 4-6, and finally visited with the 7-12 grade about social media and electronics. First Dr. Sax talked about Basic Digital Hygiene which states: a) Do not send any photo unless you are prepared for everyone to see it or have it posted on the front page of the newspaper. b) Never set your phone down or turn your back on it because someone else might use it to their benefit. Dr. Sax also discussed his Guidelines for Electronics: 1. 40 minutes a night on school nights. 2. 2 hours a day on weekends. 3. There is no screen time until all chores and homework are done. 4. No devices in the bedroom. 5. Parental use of NetNanny so all photos are sent directly to their phones immediately. Dr. Sax stated that parents need to be an example. You cannot teach a virtue you yourself do not possess. He believes that all devices
should be shut down at 9 p.m. and put on chargers in the parents’ bedrooms. He talked to the students about the Cyber Bubble or 24/7 texting and social media. The students learned that most girls are more addicted to social media, and that boys are more video game based. In the really olden times of 1996, girls used to write in a diary where everything was private, and you could learn and think about who you are and want to be become. A young lady once told him that social media is about polishing your brand not about being authentic. Research has been done which found that girls are more likely to become mired in depression when continually on social media because they believe other girls are having more fun than they are, while boys over estimate their lives and/or looks. Girls post fun, cute, and interesting items whereas boys post pictures that girls find disgusting and obnoxious. Social media pushes people to perform rather than figuring out who they are and who they want to become. Students often have a tough time prioritizing the real world over social media. Social Media is not a social network. We need to be able to interact with people which involves 80 percent body language, gestures and tone, leaving the other 20 percent of interaction through words. Social Media encourages young people as well as adults to lose the ability to read faces, emotions, and body
language. Communication is a skill that social media does not teach, and more importantly, it cannot communicate emotion. Do not try to be cute or use JK – just kidding- in a text because people can misinterpret the meaning behind it; simply use texting for objective information. Research has shown that if a student plays more than six hours a week of video games, it will negatively correlate with their academic achievements. Boys on average spend 13 hours a week playing video games, but girls only spend four hours; they are on social media. Dr. Sax asked the question, “Why is human childhood so long?” His explanation of why humans have such a long childhood is that it provides the many years needed so parents have plenty of time to teach their world culture to their children. For the most part in today’s world, America has abandoned this technique, so our society has been labeled a Sibling Society reflecting the practice of children learning culture from other siblings rather than a mature adult. Our school was very excited to have Dr. Sax here October 4, to discuss these important social media/video game issues. He provided valuable information on research that has been done in this field, and gave each and every one of us something to think about as well as reflect on how social media affects our lives and the lives of our youth.
The Plevna Olympics finished up this week. The students were ranked in every event with one being the best score. The students’ rankings were added up on all their events and divided by the number of events in which they participated. The lower the average, the better. Congratulations to all the Plevna School Olympic winners! K-2nd Place Winners: 1st – Cru Schwartz, 2nd – Avery O’Connor, 3rd Jordan Paul and Kaeden Oberlander. The Highest Ranked in each grade is: K: Miles O’Connor,
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Blaine Buerkle keeping the beach ball in the air. Edgell, 10th Grade: Colter Peterson, and 11th Grade: Isaiah Prather.
Plevna FFA members help with firemen’s supper The Plevna FFA offered their services to help with a community project hosted by the Plevna Fire Department. On Thursday evening, October 6, six of the Plevna FFA members walked down to the fire hall. Upon their arrival, they donned gloves and aprons and were then entrusted to cut the pork for the sausage that would later be packaged and fed to the masses Saturday evening for the Pancake and Sausage Feed. Saturday afternoon most of the Plevna FFA Chapter gathered at the Plevna Community Center to help prepare for the feast. The dinner began around five o’clock where many a corduroy blue jacket could be seen serving the community with plates of sausages, pancakes, water, coffee, syrup, clearing plates and wiping down tables. They helped
tear everything down when the dinner was finally complete. It was a great way for the Plevna FFA members to be an active part in their community.
Taylor Rieger and Jessica Paul serving sausages and pancakes to the many community members who attended the Fireman’s Pancake and Sausage supper.
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1st Grade: Jacob Tutas, and 2nd Grade: Cru Schwartz. 3-4th Place Winners: 1st Trae Oberlander, 2nd - Hayden Lane, 3rd – Madison O’Connor. The Highest Ranked in each grade are: 3rd Grade: Madison O’Connor and 4th Grade: Trae Oberlander. 5-12th Place Winners: 1st – Colter Peterson, 2nd – Cooper Peterson, and 3rd Azlan Haggerty. The Highest Ranked in each grade are: 5th Grade: Cooper O’Connor, 6th Grade: Azlan Haggerty, 7th Grade: Cooper Peterson, 8th Grade: Bret
Cooper Peterson refilling the syrup pitchers.
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Thanks also to those who helped prepare the sausage and serve the meal, especially the Plevna FFA for all their help. We appreciate everyone who came and gave cash donations, and to those who purchased sausage, thanks for your patience and understanding.
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Submitted by Jay Gregory Twelve people came out to play pinochle October 9 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were three tables of four players. Winners were Delbert Schweigert who had a double run, Jerry Neary, Jay Gregory and Lorraine Meschke. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, October 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center.
Despite widespread availability of electricity in cities, before 1936 electricity was still not delivered by power companies to most rural areas because of the general belief that the infrastructure costs would not be recouped in sparsely-populated farmland where there were far fewer houses per mile of installed electric lines. A small number of farmers and ranchers partially overcame this obstacle by installing their own small wind-electric plants. These generally used a 40V DC generator to charge batteries located in the barn or the basement of the farmhouse. Depending on the size of the generator and batteries, this was enough on the small side to provide a few lights and to power radios. Larger size units could, when the wind blew fairly regularly, provide lighting, and could power washing machines and some limited well-pumping or refrigeration. Wind-electric plants were used mostly on the Great Plains, which have usable winds on most days. After a successful Minnesota state experiment ended in December of 1923, Minnesota found that rural electrification was economically feasible. That study was influential in the national government’s later decision to support general rural electrification. The Minnesota experiment, plus the establishment at the national level of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in 1933 to combat the Great Depression and address a wide range of environmental, economic, and technological issues, convinced the government of both the feasibility and benefits of national electrification.
Accordingly the national Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was created in 1935 and authorized by the United States Congress in 1936. Before final approval, many groups had opposed the federal government's involvement in developing and distributing electric power, especially utility companies which believed that the government was unfairly competing with private enterprise. The REA was approved despite the reservations of some members of Congress who believed that the TVA and REA were dangerous programs that would bring the nation a step closer to socialism. There was also a broader belief that farmers simply did not have the skills needed to manage local electric companies. The REA was charged with administering loan programs and establishing local cooperatives for electrification and telephone service in rural areas. The REA undertook to provide farms with inexpensive electric lighting and power. To implement those goals the administration made longterm, self-liquidating loans to state and local governments, to farmers’ cooperatives, and to nonprofit organizations; no loans were made directly to consumers. In 1949 the REA was authorized to make loans for telephone improvements. By the early 1970s about 98% of all farms in the United States had electric service, a demonstration of REA’s success. [Reworded from Wikipedia, 2013] Telephone service improvements facilitated a huge difference in how people interacted. Without an easy way to communicate, people living on homesteads could only communicate with others by physically walking or
riding to see them. People could not make a call to find out needed information. They could not call to make plans for community events. They could not make a call to coordinate or finalize a business arrangement or to have a neighbor come to help in an emergency. They certainly could not call a friend to chat. Trips to the Post Office in Plevna, or to Wellenstein’s or Hepperle’s store, or to the bar in town would have provided prime opportunities to communicate. News and gossip would flow freely in those settings, since there were few other opportunities. Discussions after Sunday church services would also have provided a weekly means for people to coordinate personal plans and explore business arrangements. Because farm families were isolated, there would have been visiting from farm to farm for companionship and to make plans. However, because days are short during the deepest parts of Montana winters (daylight lasts less than nine hours) it would have been unusual for people to visit neighbors on moonless nights or in bad weather. Although visibility during 15 hour winter nights nears daylight conditions if there is a full moon and the ground has a new cover of snow, that same visibility can drop to nearly zero despite a full moon if the weather turns cloudy or it starts snowing. While residents could plan for the phases of the moon, weather forecasts in those years were never specific and without radio or telephone there was no way to find out when visibility might drop to zero and a simple visit to a neighbor for companionship could lead to death in a snowstorm on a return trip. Evenings would have been spent reading by kerosene
lanterns, darning, sewing, talking, playing checkers, writing letters, planning the next day, etc. Because heating in homes was not uniform in all the rooms, the entire nuclear family would generally spend the evenings in one or two rooms. Because of the lack of external interruptions and the limited set of things that could be done in the evenings, communication within the family could be good. On the other hand, for those who chose to homestead in Montana, isolation outside of the family was profound. In comparison to those early years, communication options for modern residents of farms and ranches have dramatically changed people’s lives, although not always for the better. Radio and television and computers are now nearly universally available. Roads are good, cars are reliable, cell phones and smart phones can keep people connected every minute of the day and night, regardless of season, regardless of weather, and mostly regardless of location. Weather reports are generally accurate and immediately available. Evenings can still be spent as they were previously, but because the members of the nuclear families have so many other options, the nuclear family is now more prone to be fragmented. Mom and Dad can be on computers or cell phones, their children can be using multiple televisions and game consoles in different uniformly heated rooms, with the net result being less real intra-family communication. In Montana and elsewhere, life is now relatively easier, but although connection to the outside world is much better, isolation within family units can now be profound.
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Commissioner proceeding MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Secretary GUEST: Dave Havens, Member of the Public FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission reviewed the Commission Minutes for the week of August 29-September 2, 2016. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the week of August 29-September 2, 2016. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked if there was any other discussion and there was none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 9:15AM HAIL DAMAGE CLAIM REVIEW AND DISCUSSION Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Alba Higgins gave the Commission Denny Menholt’s estimates for three 2017 Chevy Traverse vehicles with the government discount: LS at $28,000, LT-1 at $31,000 and LT-2 at $35,000. The Commission preferred to purchase two Traverse’s with the LT-2 option or like make/model from another manufacturer due to it being more comfortable with middle row bucket seats. The Commission asked Alba to contact other dealers in the area, including HKT, to see if they can give the government discount also and/or give a proposal. Commissioner Ranum voiced concern about the public’s perception of the County buying new vehicles. Jason Rittal said he believes often times the discount the County receives on a government rate vehicle, which is only granted on new, makes the new vehicle cost, when mileage and warranty are considered, to be equal to a used vehicle with low mileage and Commissioner Baldwin agreed. Jason spoke with Scott Signor, EMC Insurance Adjuster, about SRM doing the temporary roof repairs and Scott tagged the Courthouse as possibly needing emergency repairs due to shingles being repaired because they were lifting. In this conversation, Scott said all Courthouse and Parkview Complex repairs will have to be done at one time. Jason spoke with Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, about this and she is doing research to determine if all those repairs would be considered an emergency due to health and safety and thereby not be required to go through the bid process. Scott said there are five buildings that have leaks and need to be repaired immediately, Jason disagreed. All present discussed putting the Parkview Complex and Courthouse projects out to bid right away if Darcy determines they need to go out to bid. The Commission said they may have to wait doing the repairs if it gets too cold and asked if they could give the contractor the option to start in the fall or spring depending on the weather. Jason said yes, they could put that option in the bid specs. The group discussed that nothing can truly move forward until the requirements for bids are determined and the scope of what the County wants to try to fix immediately, if anything, is agreed upon by the County and the insurer. 10:05am- Debbie Wyrick and Jason Rittal left the meeting. 10:05AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Shop Updates- Alba Higgins gave updates on the vehicles and equipment being serviced or repaired this week. Training- Alba asked if Road Dept. employees could attend a DEF handling and cross over class in Glendive the first part of October. The Commission gave permission and said rather than sending all employees, survey the crew to see who is interested in attending. Alba asked if him, Bobby Wiedmer or Mark Sieler could attend the MACRs Conference in South Dakota, October 20-22 and the Commission gave permission. Blades- 3 blades will be rotated out this year in accordance with the rotation schedule. Replacing the snow wings for the blades will be dependent on what was budgeted for this year. If the snow wings cannot be replaced this year, they will have to be next year as they are in rough shape. Alba will write up two bid specs, one with the snow wings included and one without. 10:30am- Alba Higgins left the meeting. Road Updates- Bobby gave updates on the Road Crew’s activity this week. Bobby reported someone purposely laid barbed wire along the road by Ed Williams’ place where Doug Wildish mows and when Doug mowed last week he mowed over a few piles of it. Westmore Box Culvert Bridge- Forterra didn’t build the end wall culverts per the drawings they made and Shannon Hewson approved. The culverts were cast too long and not at the right angle so will not be able to be used. Because of this, Shep’s Welding will begin working on the Dry Fork Box Culvert Bridge while the new culverts for Westmore are being cast. The Commission said Forterra should be responsible for the additional costs that will be incurred for this mistake. Shannon agreed and said he will talk to Forterra about this. 10:48am- Bobby Wiedmer and Shannon Hewson left the meeting. 11:00AM SHERIFF’S HVAC DISCUSSION Present: Mike Stevenson, Stevenson Design; Cory Hasiak, Simplicity Consulting; Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff Present by Conference Call: Rich Rose, Jon Easley, Steve Hanser, Mechanical Technology Inc. (MTI) All present met to discuss the problems with the Sheriff Department’s HVAC rooftop unit. The summary points of discussion were: • Due to snow and rain a catwalk around the HVAC unit will be designed by Mike Stevenson at no cost and the County will hire someone to install it. • The HVAC unit has stopped working during episodes of extreme temperatures and sets off various alarms at times. MTI has had difficulty troubleshooting the problems due to the manufacturer, Rezner, being unable to offer technical support for the Carol controller in unit and the literature not addressing all alarm codes. • The unit is also not able to be integrated into the Courthouse’s existing building automation system because MTI’s LON card cannot match the Carol controller. Because of this MTI cannot access the unit remotely to detect a problem and cannot help Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor, troubleshoot problems that arise. • After much discussion on how to solve the problem, the Commission asked Rich Rose to submit an estimate to replace the Carol controller with a MTI controller. The unit can then be integrated into the existing building automation system with the hope the problems can be determined and solved easier. 12:06pm- Rich Rose, Jon Easly and Steve Hanser left the meeting. All present continued to discuss the system and issues that have arisen since it was installed. 12:15pm Trent Harbaugh, Corey Hasiak and Mike Stevenson left the meeting. 12:15PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:15PM NOON RECESS The Commission opted to not take a noon recess due to the possibility of needing to go view the Westmore Box Culvert Bridge project. 12:15PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Senior Bus Accident/Insurance Discussion- The Senior Bus backed into a member of the public’s vehicle on September 6, 2016. After reviewing the estimate to repair the vehicle damage, the Commission opted to pay for the damages directly rather than submit the claim to insurance. Tornado Insurance Claim- EMC Insurance paid the County $113,299.15 for tornado damage done to the Airport and Iron Horse Splash Park. Board Minutes/Agendas- The Commission reviewed Board Agendas and Minutes. Revenues- The Commission reviewed revenues received during the week. Department Reports/Notices- The Commission reviewed Department Reports, Newsletters and Notices. Emails- The Commission reviewed emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016 1:15PM BAKER CLEAN-UP DAY DISCUSSION Present: Jodee Pratt, City of Baker Mayor; Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager City of Baker is having Clean-Up Days now until September 25, 2016. All garbage will be accepted, including tires and City Shop employees will help cut tires if needed during the winter months. Commissioner Ranum voiced concern about offering free garbage disposal to Baker residents but not residents outside City limits. Jodee Pratt said County residents have always brought items to town to dispose of during Clean-Up Days. Jodee will include County residents in future newspaper Clean-Up Day advertisements so they know they are welcome to bring their items per Commissioner Ranum’s request. Tom is concerned about people disposing of propane tanks and tires with rims because they can’t take the tires off the rims and propane tanks can explode if hit by a scraper. Jodee said the City Shop employees will monitor what goes into the dumpsters and Tom will check in daily to help. Tom suggested locating the dumpsters at the container site with a City of Baker employee being the attendant and Jodee said she couldn’t commit someone to attend it right now but maybe in the spring they can consider it. 1:40pm- Jodee Pratt left the meeting. Tom asked the Commission if the City of Baker will be charged for tipping fees of Clean-Up Days containers and the Commission said yes. Tom asked if he could pay his container site attendant to be at the container site for more than two days if the Clean-Up Day containers were moved there in the future and the Commission said they can discuss it at a later time. 1:50pm- Tom Kachel left the meeting. 1:50PM MID-RIVERS EMAIL FOLLOW UP Present: Andy Fujimori, IT Tech Andy Fujimori asked the Commission if he could move forward with moving all County emails to Mid- Rivers and the Commission said yes. Andy asked the Commission if they had made a decision on purchasing the Alien Vault system and Commissioner Baldwin said no, they are still discussing it. 1:55pm- Andy Fujimori left the meeting. 2:00PM SMART & CTEP PROJECT UPDATES Present: Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director; JW Papez, Peaks to Plains; Carson Beach, Gamut Construction CTEP Project- The CTEP Project substantial completion date was September 9, 2016 and the project hasn’t been substantially completed by Gamut Construction. Carson Beach has experience a number of delays and is preparing documents to ask for additional time to complete project. JW Papez presented three penalty options the Commission can exercise for Gamut Construction not completing it on time: 1) Proceed forward without assessing liquidated damages; 2) Charge liquidated damages of $200/day it is behind schedule; 3) Contact bonding company and declare default on project. There is not a risk of losing the funding for project at this point but there will be an additional cost of $2,000-$3,000 due to Peaks to Plains working on the project longer than expected. The Commission chose not to assess liquidated damages as long as the project can be completed as close to October 1, 2016 as possible. Carson said depending on weather, he can get the project done by that time and agreed to pay the additional $2,000-$3,000 for Peaks to Plains services. 2:15pm- Carson Beach and JW Papez left the meeting. SMART Updates- SMART will be going through the needs assessment forms they handed out to those affected by the tornado in order to begin distributing the Baker Tornado Relief Funds. One home has recently been designated to be torn down and Mona asked if the County would pay for tearing the home down since they did for all other demolished homes. The Commission said the County will pay for demolition of home if the homeowner’s insurance company doesn’t. Veteran’s Memorial- New concrete is done and new flag pole needs to be erected. Bobby Wiedmer or one of his employees will use their bobcat to set the flag in place. 2:50pm- Mona Madler left the meeting. 3:00PM GOLF COURSE MANAGER BACKPAY DECISION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney After reviewing the Golf Course Manager’s back pay, the Commission decided to discuss the back pay with him in a closed session on September 26, 2016. 3:22pm- Darcy Wassmann left the meeting. 3:22PM POLICY MANUAL REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission approved the changes Julie Straub made to the Policy Manual per their requests in the last Policy Manual review meeting. Julie and the Commission reviewed the Fallon County Policy Manual- Sections 1.14 to 1.21 which included: Alcohol and Controlled Substance; Workplace Bullying; Progressive Discipline; Employee Grievance Process; Reduction in Force; Separation from Employment; Motor Vehicle Record Review; Community Support Work. The Commission approved and signed the Drug and Alcohol Policy contained in the Policy Manual. The Commission asked Julie to specify each employee will be given 72 hours/year to use for volunteering in the community in the Community Support Work section of Policy Manual. 4:00pm- Julie Straub left the meeting. 4:00pm- Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor, joined the meeting. Dale Butori gave the Commission updates on the Weed Department. 4:10pm- Jerrid Geving, Fair Board Member, joined the meeting. 4:15pm- Dale Butori left the meeting. Jerrid Geving notified the Commission of the Special Fair Board Meeting tonight and asked if they would consider sending him and Eddie Coulter to the PRCA Convention in Las Vegas, December 2016. The Commission told Jerrid to talk to the Fair Board about the Convention and then bring it to the Commission. 4:25pm- Jerrid Geving left the meeting. 4:30pm- Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, joined the meeting. Trent Harbaugh requested all repairs be done to the 2011 Ford Expedition that he and his deputies will be using as a backup vehicle so full coverage insurance can be kept on it. Trent said the vehicle will be used often and because of this should have full coverage on it, whether it’s required or not. 4:35pm- Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder, joined the meeting per the Commission’s request. The Commission asked Debbie Wyrick if it would cost the County additional money to do all repairs to the 2011 Ford Expedition. Debbie said it wouldn’t cost the County anything since insurance will pay for all repairs but it would reduce the amount of dollars they have available to replace vehicles by $3,000. The Commission gave permission to have all repairs done to the 2011 Ford Expedition. 4:50pm- Trent Harbaugh and Debbie Wyrick left the meeting. 4:52pm- Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator and Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor joined the meeting. Chuck Lee told the Commission a vendor who helped with the initial tornado clean-up submitted an invoice, requesting to be paid for their services since other vendors have. Chuck said he was under the understanding that everyone working on the disaster clean-up was volunteering their time and that is why they were logging all volunteer hours, supplies and equipment. Lani DeBuhr, Volunteer Coordinator of the tornado clean-up, agreed and said it was thought everyone was volunteering their time and equipment. Chuck said one vendor was paid after they turned in an invoice but no other vendors have been paid and he would like direction on how to handle this. The Commission asked Chuck to get a list of all vendors who helped with the clean-up, find out if they have been paid or not and make an appointment to discuss it once information is received. 5:00pm- Chuck Lee and Jason Rittal left the meeting. 5:00PM ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2016 Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Randash attended the Fall MACo Conference in Billings, MT. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 8:30AM CONVENE
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PRESENT: Deb Ranum, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, Member FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 8:30AM WEBSTER & COAL BANK REINFORCED BOX CULVERTS BID OPENING Present: Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; David Shepherd, Shep’s Welding; Monica Chalman, Western Municipal Construction Inc.; Tim Wootan, Coon Construction; Paul Hamilton, Eagle Rock Timber, Inc.; Redi-Mix Representative Shannon Hewson opened the bids submitted for the Webster & Coal Bank Reinforced Box Culverts Project and they were read aloud. All bids had the bid bond in place and Addendum 1 noted. The bid amounts were:
Due to the Commission not having a quorum and Shannon wanting time to review the bids the decision to award the bid will be moved to Monday, September 26, 2016 at 10am. 9:00am- All present left the meeting. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 9:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM NEW HIRE APPROVAL FOR LIBRARY AIDE Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Stacey Moore, Library Services Director The Commission reviewed and signed the New Hire Approval Form authorizing Leslie Gray to be hired as a Library Aide. 9:06am- Julie Straub and Stacey Moore left the meeting. EASTERN MONTANA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD APPOINTMENT- The Commission discussed staying involved with the Eastern Montana Mental Health Board now that a Mental Health Counselor has been hired. Commissioner Randash was the Commissioner on the Board but due to him leaving office in January 2017 another Commissioner will need to be appointed to the Board. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to appoint Commissioner Baldwin to the Eastern Montana Mental Health Board for one year. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked for discussion and there was none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 9:15AM TORNADO DEBRIS REMOVAL VENDOR INVOICES DISCUSSION Present: Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator Chuck Lee and the Commission reviewed the cost breakdown of vendors who used their equipment, employees and fuel for the Tornado Clean-Up. Chuck said at this point two vendors have been paid, one for garbage container service and the other for a skid steer rental. Chuck said another vendor is now asking to be paid and is saying they didn’t agree to volunteer their services. After much discussion, it was determined if any of these vendors want to be paid it should be presented to the City of Baker for payment since it was City streets and houses that were cleaned up. 9:37am- Kevin Dukart, City of Baker Treasurer, joined the meeting per the Commission’s request. The Commission asked Kevin Dukart if the City of Baker would be able to pay these vendors for their services. Kevin said the City’s FEMA funds won’t pay for them since the majority of the work was to clean-up private property and demolish private homes. The Commission said the homeowner’s insurance will more than likely have to pay for the private home clean-up expenses and not the City or County. Kevin agreed and said if they knew vendors were going to charge for their services and weren’t volunteering their time they would have had to make the home owners wait until their insurance companies came in to direct and pay for the clean-up and demolition since the City does not have the funds to pay for this. The Commission will discuss this further with Jodee Pratt, City of Baker Mayor, and then Chuck will contact each vendor to ask if they want to be paid. 9:55am- Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor, joined the meeting per the Commission’s request. Jason Rittal agreed it would be the homeowner’s insurance that would be responsible for the expenses to clean up and demolish private homes and personal property. Jason said he was under the understanding FEMA agreed to pay for the garbage containers since they were parked in public streets and the Commission agreed. 10:00am- Jason Rittal, Kevin Dukart and Chuck Lee left the meeting. 10:00AM SEPTEMBER CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission began reviewing and approving the September MidMonth Claims. 11:00AM HAIL DAMAGE DISCUSSION Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Debbie Wyrick gave updates on the vehicles that are being repaired. Alba Higgins presented seven government rate vehicle quotes for the Commission to review:
The Commission made the decision to purchase the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse LT-1 from Denny Menholt for $33,000 and the 2017 Chevrolet Traverse LT-1 from Denny Menholt for $31,000 as they fit the County’s needs best and are at a good price point. Alba will check to make sure they are still available. Jason Rittal presented Dimensional Innovations Build’s (DBI) proposal to do emergency repairs on nine County buildings for the Commission to review. The total for all emergency repairs is $1,198,698. Jason noted the “emergency repairs” for the Courthouse, Sheriff and Library is $226,611 whereas EMC Insurance’s total repair estimate for these buildings is $268,261, this indicates they are categorizing almost all repairs for these buildings as “emergency” repairs. Darcy Wassmann said at this point it would be difficult to prove all these repairs are “emergencies” since the work would have already been done by now if they were true emergencies. Darcy said because of this all repairs should go out to bid and if a leak occurs before repairs are complete the County can deal with it at that time. The Commission agreed and said the bid specs can be written with a spring start date. Darcy and Jason will draft a letter to notify DBI of the Commission’s decision. 11:45am- Jason Rittal, Debbie Wyrick, Alba Higgins and Darcy Wassmann left the meeting. 11:45PM SEPTEMBER CLAIMS APPROVAL CONTINUED The Commission continued to review and approve the September Mid-Month Claims in the amount of $304,171.07 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 1:00PM LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
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Minutes Continued from page 9 The Commission appointed Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator, as the Local Planning Committee Chairperson for Fallon County in accordance with the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). The appointment is for the duration of Chuck’s employment with Fallon County. 1:10PM ADJOURN Commissioner Ranum made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Secretary ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM MINUTES APPROVAL Commissioner Randash made the motion to approve the September 5-9, 2016 and September 12-16, 2016 Commission Minutes. Being there was no second, Commissioner Ranum stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 9:15AM HAIL DAMAGE CLAIM DISCUSSION Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Jason Rittal presented a quote from Kruger Windows to replace County windows for $21,184. ABC Glass was asked to submit a quote also but did not. Commissioner Randash made the motion to have Kruger Windows replace the windows pending EMC Insurance’s approval to pay. Being there was no second, Commissioner Ranum stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. Debbie Wyrick gave updates on the vehicle and equipment repairs. Alba Higgins asked for permission to purchase parts to repair the Golf Course Kubota and the Commission gave permission. Alba reported one Chevy Traverse is available for pickup this week and the other will be available in October. Debbie will begin working on the new vehicle policy and will bring it to Commission for approval. 9:45am- Jason Rittal, Alba Higgins and Debbie Wyrick left the meeting. :45AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Change of Rate Approval FormThe Commission reviewed and signed the Change of Rate Approval Form for Mary (Keisha) Wells completing her six month probationary period as a permanent part-time Justice Court Clerk. Library Purchase Approval- The Commission approved Stacey Moore, Library Services Director’s request to purchase two Library computers from Dell Computers in the amount of $2,609.82. These two computers will replace the two oldest computers in Library. EBMS Mammogram Coverage Discussion- The Commission made the decision to include coverage of all 3-D Mammogram expenses in the County’s Preventive Care portion of Fallon County employee’s EBMS Insurance Policy. 10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor Shop Updates- Alba Higgins gave updates on vehicles or equipment being repaired or serviced this week. The Dispatch cooling units didn’t work this weekend when running on the Courthouse generator and Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, is going to talk to Bob Brenner with Tab Electronics about this. Road Updates- Green Acres Road is finished and gravel from the Beach Pit will be placed on it this winter. A landowner south of town is building a fence in the State Right of Way and Bobby Wiedmer notified the State about it. A neighboring landowner would like the County to do something about the problem but Bobby and the Commission agreed the County can’t do anything since it is the State’s Right of Way. 10:30am-Shannon Hewson with Brosz Engineering joined the meeting.
Shell Road Culvert DiscussionBobby would like to install bigger culverts along Shell Road to help with the flooding problem in the North Baker Water Sewer District. Bobby has been unable to do this since a landowner won’t allow the County to install the culverts unless they pay him for a temporary easement. A temporary easement is needed because the County would need to be on the landowner’s land to install the culverts. All present discussed if the culverts could be installed without an easement from the landowner since the flooding issue could be viewed as a nuisance for the other landowners. Darcy Wassmann will research what can be done about this issue to determine how to approach it. Baker Lake Drainage Improvement Joint Powers AgreementAn agreement between the City of Baker and Fallon County will need to be drafted to specify who will maintain the channel that goes through the City once the work is complete. Darcy will begin working on it. 11:00am- Darcy Wassmann, Shannon Hewson and Jason Rittal left the meeting. 11:00AM GOLF COURSE UPDATES Present: Eric Kary, Golf Course Manager Eric Kary said he has been and will continue to mow and get things ready for fall. Eric said he does not expect to accrue overtime this week. 11:05am- Eric Kary left the meeting. 11:15AM TRUCK BYPASS/RAILROAD AVE. SURVEY DISCUSSION Present: Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor The Commission asked Shannon Hewson to provide pre-design work for determining the truck turning movements along the Railroad Avenue corridor. This information will be used to determine if Railroad Avenue would be a viable option for the Truck By-Pass Route. Webster/Coal Bank Reinforced Box Culvert- Shannon gave the project bid tabulations to the Commission for review. Shannon recommended the Commission award the project to the lowest bidder, Diamond J Construction. Diamond J would like to install one box culvert before winter. The work will need to begin no later than October 15th for it to be completed by the winter shut down date of November 5th. Shannon will not allow the project to start if they plan to start later than October 15th. Commissioner Randash made the motion to award the Webster and Coal Bank Reinforced Box Culvert Project to Diamond J Construction. Being there was no Chair, Commissioner Ranum stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. Westmore and Dryfork Box Culvert Project- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum, as acting Chairman, signed the Pay Application 2 for the Westmore and Dryfork Box Culverts. 11:30am- Shannon Hewson and Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting. 11:30am- Mike Vandever with JGA Architects joined the meeting. Mike Vandever gave the Commission updates on the Fairgrounds Concession Buildings project. 11:35am- Mike Vandever left the meeting. 11:35AM REVIEW AND SIGN JOURNAL ENTRY FORMS JOURNAL ENTRIES- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum, as acting Chairman, signed the following Journal Entries: Journal 170 to move various claims from the General Fund to the Emergency/Disaster Fund; Journal 172 to correct changes made to a Precision Parts claim; Journal 173 to move various claims to the Emergency/Disaster Fund; Journal 174 to move various claims due to new accounts created this fiscal year; Journal 175 to reverse journal entry 35; Journal 176 to unroll various funds from FY2017 to record 2016 compensated absences; Journal 178 to reverse journal 64; Journal 180 to roll balances forward to FY2017; Journal Entry 188 to move items from one Ambulance fund to another; Journal 189 to move a claim from the Emergency/Disaster Fund to the Fair Fund; Journal Entry 810 to record FY2016 general fixed assets; Journal 806 to post FY2016 Compensated Absences in General Long Term Debt, Solid Waste and Ambulance; Journal 807 to record Fixed Asset and Depreciation-
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016 Enterprise Funds-Retirement. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT Randy Wolenetz, Member of the Public, joined the meeting for Public Comment. Randy Wolenetz came in to discuss his neighbor installing fencing in the State Right of Way. Randy said the neighbor moved their fencing 30 to 50 feet closer to the highway, leaving only a margin of 15 feet from the highway to the fence. 11:47am- Danny Buerkle, Member of the Public, joined the meeting for Public Comment. Randy sited Montana Code Annotated 60-7-10 and 60-7-201 to show his neighbor is violating Montana law by doing this. Randy said according to Montana law the State Right of Ways are to be used for the public good, not for a landowner’s personal use. Randy said the fence is a hazard to the public due to it possibly hindering snow removal if it were to damage snow blades or causing harm if someone were to veer off into the ditch and hit the fence. Randy said the fence also interferes with Mid-Rivers being able to maintain their fiber optic lines and junction boxes that are in the State Right of Way. The Commission agreed with Randy and said Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, called the State although they have no jurisdiction over it since it is the State’s Right of Way. Randy said he has been calling the State also and was told they would talk to his neighbor but haven’t yet. Randy asked the Commission to call the State also and they said they would. 12:02pm- Randy Wolenetz left the meeting. Danny Buerkle asked the Commission if the County could maintain the last 1⁄2 mile of the Thielen Access Road since he still has several acres of corn at the end of that road to harvest. Danny said if the County could also shotgun scoria on the road he would provide the scoria to do it. The Commission told Danny to ask Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, if he can do this for him. 12:08pm- Danny Buerkle left the meeting. 12:08PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to take a noon recess. Being there was no second, Commissioner Ranum stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Secretary ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15pm- Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, joined the meeting to tell the Commission the County doesn’t have an easement to maintain the portion of Thielen Access Road Danny Buerkle is requesting. Bobby said the County would have to get an easement if they want his crew to begin maintaining it. 1:18pm- Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting. 1:18PM RURAL FIRE CHIEF INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION Present: Randy Hoenke, Rural Fire Chief The Commission and Randy Hoenke went through the Fallon County Orientation and discussed the expectations of the Rural Fire Chief position. 1:25pm- Randy Hoenke left the meeting. 1:25PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION FY2017 Extension Service Agreement- The Commission reviewed and signed the FY2017 Extension Service Agreement between Montana State UniversityExtension and Fallon County for the providing of Extension Services to Fallon County. Parks Purchase Approval- The Commission approved of Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director’s, request to have Griffith Excavating put millings on the Iron Horse Park road that he budgeted for. 2:15PM GOLF COURSE BOARD FOLLOW UP Present: Jeff Greenlee, Golf Course Board President; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Jeff Greenlee said the Board is in agreement to pay for Eric’s overtime in relation to tournament work but wants a contract between them and the County before doing it. Jeff said they would also like to see the figures of overtime Eric and his staff accrue so they can determine how they can help with it. Lani DeBuhr said that information has been sent to Trish Barth, Board Secretary. 2:30pm- Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator, joined the meeting. The Commission and Jeff discussed the Commission being given the Country Club’s finan-
cial statements. Jeff will discuss this further with the Board since they are not all in agreement with giving this information to the County. Darcy Wassmann said prior to entering into a contract with the Board, the Commission would most likely want to see the financials so they can see what money is brought in for the green fees and memberships. 2:40pm- Jeff Greenlee and Darcy Wassmann left the meeting. 2:40PM SERVER ROOM IN COURTHOUSE BASEMENT DISCUSSION Present: Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator Chuck Lee asked the Commission for permission to put the CJIN/SWIFT server in its own server room. Chuck said the reason for this request is the server needs to be isolated with authorized access and currently isn’t. The Commission gave Chuck permission to convert the west side of the large vault room into a server room for this purpose. Baker Tornado Clean-Up Vendors- Chuck spoke to all vendors who helped with the Tornado Disaster clean-up and only the one vendor wants to be paid. Chuck is meeting with Kevin Dukart, City of Baker Treasurer, Jodee Pratt, City of Baker Mayor and Rich Batterman, City of Baker Attorney, to discuss this vendor’s bill. 3:00pm- Chuck Lee left the meeting. 3:00PM LAKEVIEW SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT PIPE ISSUE DISCUSSION Present: Ken Schell, Lakeview Shopping Center Owner; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor Ken Schell told the Commission the end of a culvert in his parking lot was buried when the County had the retention wall installed and it is causing erosion and drainage issues in the parking lot. Ken gave the Commission pictures showing the embankment erosion and standing water in the parking lot caused by this. Ken has tried to find the end of the culvert in order to clean it out but he and the City of Baker have been unable to locate it. Ken said if the contractor is not going to come back and fix the problem he would like to install a new culvert on top of the old one. The Commission will talk to Brosz Engineering to ask if it would be alright for Ken to install a culvert on top of the old one and will notify Ken of their answer.
3:15pm- Ken Schell, Mary Grube and Jason Rittal left the meeting. 3:30PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED Present: Todd Griffith, Griffith Steel; DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Worker; Shane Bettenhausen, Rifle Range Manager Rifle Range Wall DiscussionThere are cracks in the outside walls of the Rifle Range building and Todd Griffith recommended spraying a chemical that penetrates the surface of the concrete and repels water from getting into the cracks. After applying this chemical Todd would put a sealant over the top to seal the cracks also. The materials cost $4,200 and Todd would not charge for the labor to apply it. Todd did not recommend using an epoxy since it gives water more surface to adhere to which will ultimately freeze and cause more damage. There are hairline cracks inside the building but Todd, DuWayne Bohle and Shane Bettenhausen said they are of no concern and won’t be treated. The Commission gave Todd permission to use the recommended materials to repair the cracks. Todd will order the materials and apply them as soon as they are received. 3:40pm- Shane Bettenhausen, DuWayne Bohle and Todd Griffith left the meeting. Board Agendas/Minutes- The Commission reviewed Board Agendas and Minutes. Revenues- The Commission reviewed revenues received during the week. Department Notices/ReportsThe Commission reviewed Department Reports, Newsletters and Notices. Emails- The Commission reviewed emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 4:00PM APPOINT FAIR BOARD MEMBERS Present: Pat Ehret, Fair Board Chairman; Jerrid Geving, Fair Board Member The Commission received six letters of interest from people wanting to serve on the Fair Board. The letters of interest were from: Alyse Webber, Chad Folmer, DeeDee Geving, Heather Schwindt, Jeff Greenlee and Pat Ehret. The Commission asked if anyone wanted to make a comment. Jerrid Geving said Alyse Webber has extensive 4-H and horse ex-
perience and would make a good Board Member. The Commission said they were going to wait until Commissioner Baldwin called in at end of day before making a decision on who to appoint. 4:07pm- Jerrid Geving and Pat Ehret left the meeting. 4:30PM CLOSED SESSION Fair Board Appointment- The Commission discussed the Fair Board applicants and each Commissioner cast their vote. Alyse Webber received three votes, DeeDee Geving received three votes, Jeff Greenlee received two votes and Chad Folmer received one vote. Commissioner Randash made the motion to appoint Alyse Webber, DeeDee Geving and Jeff Greenlee to the Fair Board due to them receiving the majority of the Commission’s votes. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Nay. The motion carried. 5:00PM ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.
Are We Prepared Are you prepared for that trumpet sound? We’ve been told it’s gonna come. The one which calls believers out When the trials here are done. Are you prepared if it comes today Or after you’ve fallen asleep. The clear ringing blast that will fill the earth An appointment Christ will keep. He said He’d call His children Home That Home up in the sky. Where we will dwell with him above At Home in the Sweet By and By. Oh Christ told me so or I couldn’t believe All sorrow and pain will cease. When the trumpet sounds both loud and clear And we’re snatched away to Peace. By Prairie Singer September 12, 2016
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Continued from page 1 He ended up plugging the Montana Beef Industry, in attempt to open up China’s borders to importing Montana beef. “I asured Chairman Dejiang that Chinese consumers would appreciate the superior quality of Montana beef compared to other providers, if only they had the opportunity to choose,” Daines told the crowd. The senator then addressed questions concerning the upcoming presidential elections, the Bakken boom and the bust cycle in the oilfield, among several other topics. “How has the decrease in the oil market affected Baker’s housing market?” he asked. A discussion ensued concerning the phenomenon, which occurs when people lose their high paying job and then struggle to pay for an overpriced house on a fraction of the wages. Senator Moore also fielded a few questions. Rost, also a local rancher, discussed new legislation in regards to antibiotic use in cattle and its implications for Montana ranchers. An informational session was held as the group was served Montana beef, prepared by the Tavern Bar’s staff. Daines and his staff stayed the night at the Red River Inn and Suites, before heading down to Ekalaka, in the early morning. He referred on his Facebook page to the trip down to Ekalaka as “the end of the map tour,” commenting on how they had lost cell service and had to rely on an actual, foldable map. The coffee was on at the Wagon Wheel Café to greet the senator as he met with Carter County’s elected officials and community leaders at 7 a.m. After he was seen taking a tour of the Carter County Museum. Then it was back on the road as the group motored through Alzada on its way to Broadus where Daines and his companions met with the Powder River County Commissioners in their office at 1 p.m. Senator heads beyond Baker on tour On the first day Daines’s tour, working his was across the northern Hi-line. Daines had breakfast with the Rotary Club and local officials at the Great Northern Restaurant in Malta. By midmorning Daines and his entourage were in Glasgow where he met with leaders and constituents at Farm Equipment Sales, Inc., a local John Deere dealer. Then it was off to Scobey to meet up with the Daniels County Board of Commissioners and elected officials at the local courthouse on Main Street. By the afternoon Daines
Legistlator Eric MOore, Senate Dist #19 of MIles City, discusses new legistlaiton in regards to antibiotic use in Montana cattle as (left to right) Wade Sikorski, Senator Daines and Commissioner Randash listen attentively.
was touring the Westby School, an all-inclusive K-12 institution, with a total of 62 students. There he met with faculty, school board members and the school’s 23 high school students. The senator was impressed with the well thought-out questions asked by members of the student body, which ranged from global warming and gun violence, to a very specific local concern, on the mind of a young girl, hoping to earn a degree in education. “I plan on becoming a teacher and would like to come back to this area to teach,” the girl stated. “Is there anything you can do to equalize a teacher’s salary, in our area, to meet the higher wages a teacher earns in surrounding states?” The senator was attentive to the concerns of younger Montanans in this rural setting as they face the challenges of rural education, especially teacher retention and recruitment. Katie Waldman, press secretary for Daines, kept the tour on schedule as the group motored the 27 miles to Plentywood, where they would meet with local elected officials and community leaders. The final engagement of the day ended at the United Grain Company facility in
Culberson. Travis Northington, manager of the grain elevator, gave the senator a tour of his facility’s two new bins. “The senator was glad to see we have extra storage for local produce, because this will help to keep the market open and fluid so local producers can make a living,” Northington said. The second day of the tour, Oct. 5, began early as the senator and his staff spent the entire morning in Sidney. The first of three stops was at Sidney Sugars where he met with local sugar beet growers and learned how the sugar factory operates. “Producing sugar from sugar beets takes people, planning and technology and a double focus on safety and quality,” said representatives of Sidney Sugar. The company operates around-the-clock for 140 days at a time, churning out 20 pounds of sugar every minute. They make 240 million pounds of sugar and 120,000 tons of agro-products every processing season. After the “sweet” trip to the sugar beet factory, the destination was the Richland County Law Enforcement Center, where Daines hosted a round table discussion to explore law enforcement
needs, coordination and approaches to combating the continuing criminal activity in the Bakken region. Among discussions was the establishment of a permanent presence by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Sidney. The FBI has been in force, in a temporary capacity, within that area due to the escalation of crime during the oil field boom. Even since the oil boom has died down in the region, the crime rate continues to escalate. Daines toured the Intake Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project Diversion Dam following lunch that is located about 70 miles upstream from the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers near Glendive. He wanted to receive a briefing on the project’s status. The project, which consists of four districts: Lower Yellowstone No. 1, lower Yellowstone No. 2, Intake and Savage, has three pumping plants within the project that provide water to bench lands located above the main canal that cannot be serviced by
gravity feed. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the pallid sturgeon fish as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1990. Studies have proven that Intake Diversion Dam impedes upstream migration of pallid sturgeon fish and their access to potential spawning and larval drift habitat. The lower Yellowstone River is considered to be one of the best opportunities for recovery of pallid sturgeon. A number of measures have been taken to remedy the situation including the construction of a rock formation and new-screened headworks. The latest studies and publication of the 2016 Environmental Impact Statement was released in June and is an ongoing concern. Then it was off to Glendive to tour the new International Trading Company’s new pulse processing facility located north of the city. In 2011, Montana took lead in U.S. pulse crop acreage and now leads the nation for dry pea and lentil production. This new facility adds to the number of great companies already operating in Montana. It gives producers more options in bringing their crops to the market. Wibaux welcomed the senator at the Wibaux County Courthouse where local elected officials and community leaders came together to share their concerns. According to Commissioner Seth Domek, the main topics discussed in Wibaux were the coal industry and what that means for Montana. They also discussed the Intake issue in Dawson County. Of course they discussed the upcoming presidential election, as well as the other senate races. In attendance was Candidate for District 18, Steve Hinbaugh, and Montana House of Representatives. Senator Diane’s three-day whirlwind trip logged a sum
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of 648 miles as he toured 13 cities across Montana. The trip allotted him an opportunity for one on one discussion with regular Montanans and to have a chance to hear the issue on their minds. As Senator Daines walked in the shoes of regular people in southeastern Montana, he was intent on hearing about the important issues at this end of the state that impact their everyday lives. He assured those he met, that he is committed to bringing their voices to Washington D.C. The final stop of the tour was at the Ashland Ranger District Office where the senator was given a tour of the Ashland District of Custer National Forest. After this final stop, the party was headed back home to Bozeman.
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Hi,
I’m Dave Havens,
I know a good leader must first be a great servant. In serving you as Fallon County Commissioner, I will keep the “public” in public service. Together we can work to achieve the common goals of Fallon County. I am committed to community and dedicated to progress. I will be determined, decisive, dependable and proactive. Over the past year, I have trained, learned, and acquired the skills and credentials necessary to fulfill the position of Fallon County Commissioner. I am familiar with the issues facing Fallon County. I am prepared and ready, to make known the conscience of the public, regarding, not only the ongoing issues of the past and the present, but also the issues we as a County face in the future. I am Fallon County born and raised - a name you know. I have been married to my wife Donna Erlenbush Havens for 38 years. You, the citizens, voted me the winner of the primary Election held June 6, 2016. I am now asking you, once again, for your vote of confidence by VOTING DAVE HAVENS FOR FALLON COUNTY COMMISSIONER on November 8, 2016 by simply filling in the oval next to my printed name on the ballot.
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VOTE DAVE HAVENS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE
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Continued from page 1 on April 6, 2010 the issue that officers Sandoval and Arnold had not met the basic state requirements to serve as law enforcement. He suggested that neither officer, prior to being hired in Baker five months earlier, had prior experience as law enforcement. D’Alton further argued that the offices should have been under the supervision of a certified officer. Police records indicated that Sandoval, who was previously employed as a corrections officer in the state of Idaho, had completed a Department of Corrections basic certification in August 2006. According to record, Sandoval had failed to obtain a doctor’s physical, which was necessary to complete certification in Montana. Baker City Court on April 6, 2010, then dismissed with prejudice Tom Owens’s three misdemeanor charges. Before those charges were dismissed, however, the state’s Department of Revenue filed a petition to revoke the Tavern Bar’s liquor license. Tom and Pam Owens claimed they had suffered emotional distress because their family business was threatened. Sixteen months later, on
Aug. 12, 2011, a complaint and demand for jury trial was filed with the 16th Judicial District Court, before Judge Joe Hegel. The Owens’ were suing the city of Baker for physical and emotional distress, mental anxiety and damage to Tom Owens’s reputation. The complaint suggested the city was guilty of negligence, violating the Montana State Constitution, infliction of emotional distress, malice, negligent supervision and defamation. Another 17 months passed and on Jan. 17, 2013, the Owens’ attorney filed an amended complaint and demand for jury trial, which appeared before Judge George Huss. Two months later, a total of four years after the incident, a lawsuit was filed on March 13, 2013 on behalf of Tom and Pam Owens, who were suing the city and Ketterling. It wasn’t until seven years since the incident began that an out-of-court settlement was reached, with the city paying out $200,000 to the Owens’s, according to a city official. The bar had also regained its ability to serve alcohol.
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One hundred and two extra special birthday wishes go out to Bill Heistand of Superior Care Villa. Bill celebrated this special day with his family and friends.
Fallon County 4-H Fall Livestock Judging The Fallon County 4-H Fall Livestock Judging contest was held Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in the Fallon County indoor livestock arena. Sixteen youth judged five different animal classes and gave three sets of reasons. Bo Rost was the top senior 4-H judger. Other senior livestock judgers were Jolyn Rost, and Caleb Ploeger. Cole Rost was the top junior 4-H judger. Other junior judgers
Five generations Dale Singer, is proudly holding his granddaughter Leighton Morse for a five generation photo. Others enjoying the moment were (l-r) great grandmother Shari Singer, great great grandmother Mary Stark and mother Paige Morse.
were Jessica Stark, Anthony Rios, MeKenzie Lee and Zoie Rost. Clay Rost was the top 4H novice judger. Other novice judgers were Turk Rieger, Cooper O’Connor, Augustine Rios, Kinch Rost, Madison O’Connor, Tylee Rieger and Kane Olsen. The official judge was Beth Enos. This Fall Livestock Judging was hosted by the Country Cousins 4-H Club.
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WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Farmers Union Oil Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 2 at Thee Garage in Baker. Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. 42c __________________________ NOTICE: Baker, MT Gun Show, Nov. 4, 5, 6, 2016, Thee Garage. 50 - 8’ tables - $30.00. Free admission. Open to the public Friday 3-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Rick Stark, home 406778-2428, cell 406-978-2428. 42-45c
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Furnished three bedroom house. Call 406-778-2770. 42-43p __________________________ FOR RENT: Nice three bedroom, two bath trailer home in Plevna. $650/month includes utilities. Peace Lutheran Church, call 406-772-5529 or 406-7725840. 41-44c __________________________ FOR RENT: Glendive mobile home for rent two bedroom/one bath. $550/mo utilitities extra. No pets/no smoking inside. 406253-0451 or 406-939-1720. 41-42c __________________________ FOR RENT: Commercial/Shop/Garage for rent. 2,100 sq. ft. shop, two overhead doors, 500 sq. ft. office space included. Located in commercial area, easy access, floor drains, bathroom, move in ready. 406-8910453. 39-42c
FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: 500 ton wheat hay, 150 ton pea hay, 200 ton of 1st cutting alfalfa, 500 ton of 2nd cutting alfalfa, 1,000 ton of 2015 grass alfalfa. Call Charles 406-951-1650. 39-42c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc
HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, Montana is accepting applications for one full time employee in the Department of Public Works (Laborer/Equipment Operator). The applicant must possess the skills necessary to operate and maintain heavy equipment as well as perform strenuous labor under, at times, adverse weather conditions. A valid Montana Commercial Vehicle Endorsement is required within three months of hire. A negative drug test result from applicant will be required prior to employment offer. Application form and a copy of the job description may be obtained at the City Office at 10 West Fallon Av-
enue in Baker. Completed applications may be returned to the above location or mailed to: City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5 p.m. The City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 42-43c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna School has a position open for a parttime/seasonal and substitute bus driver. Wage is $20.77/hour. Qualifications: must be able to train and acquire a class B CDL with S&P endorsement, must pass a background check and drug screening, must have a clean driving record, must be able to pass DOT physical, must be of legal age to obtain CDL, meet employer requirements and must be able to work well with children as well as other adults. Contact Supt. Walker if you are interested or have any questions at 406-772-5666 or come to the school to pick up an application. 39-42c
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Our families would like to say a heartfelt Thank You to the entire community of Baker. We appreciate all the Prayers for our “Wife, Mother, Grammy” while she was in Bismarck and all the beautiful cards, meals, flowers/plants, prayers and kind words of comfort and strength during the time of our loss of our loved one. Many Thanks to each of you and May Our Lord bless you richly and deeply. Love in Christ Jesus. Robert Rusley Wayne Rusley, Sharina, Alexander, William and Christopher Phillip, Lori, Dakotah and Maryssa Rusley Jim, Katrina, Kirsten and Garrett Johnson 42c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Baker Rexall Drug for the awesome gift basket I won at the annual soup and salad luncheon sponsored by Fallon Medical Complex Diagnostic Imaging Department. Thanks to all who helped make this delightful event happen. Mary Graham 42c
LEGALS __________________________ INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given; that the Board of County Commissioners of Fallon County, MT, on the 17th day of October at 1:15 p.m. in their office at the county courthouse will receive sealed bids for one or more new; Diesel Powered, Articulated Frame AWD Motor Grader A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Fallon County Commissioners Office at the courthouse in Baker, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or phone 406-778-8182. No bid will be considered unless, accompanied by a bid bond, in the amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid. Bid will be presented in a seal envelope containing a complete copy of the bid and specifications clearly marked. 2016 Motor Grader Bid Documents 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 3rd day of October
HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
2016. Fallon County Board of County Commissioners, Chairman 41-42c
Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTING
MNAXLP __________________________ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Baker Lake Water Removal, Debris Removal & Restoration Project Fallon County, MT Fallon County is soliciting proposals for engineering services related to removal of water from Baker Lake, removal of debris and other materials from Baker Lake restoring it to predisaster use. At minimum, funding will be provided in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Montana and Fallon County. The proposed project includes completion of project worksheets as developed by FEMA for the Baker Lake Project which includes, evaluating alternatives for draining the lake, clearing debris from the lake and preparing reports for FEMA/MT DES approval, permitting, design, construction management, and other related activities. Proposals should include qualifications for taking the project from planning through completion. The focus should be on the engineering qualifications of the firm, personnel to be assigned, and relevant project experience. Fallon County is requesting proposals for engineering services. The proposals should include reference to experience with Engineering Planning and Documentation, Permitting, Design and Construction Engineering services, working with local government and other relevant engineering services for a project beginning at the planning stage through construction. Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors that will be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, Fallon County at falloncc@midrivers.com, P.O. Box 846/10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT or 406-7788183/406-698-3255. All proposals in response to the detailed RFP must be submitted by 4 p.m. MST, October 28, 2016. Fallon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. SECTION 3 PUBLIC NOTE In addition, Fallon County will receive Federal Emergency Management Agency funds. To the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with this FEMA assisted project will be extended to lowerincome residents. Further, to the greatest extent feasible, business concerns located in or substantially owned by residents of the project area will be utilized. For more information on this Section 3 Public Notice, please contact Brenda Wood, Fallon County, P.O. Box 846, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313 41-43c
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H ap py B ir th da y October 14 Raymond O’Donnell, Connie Fradenburgh, Darryl Espeland, John Greenlee, Rikkalyn Wiman-Gisi, Tamra Lorbiecke October 15 Maryssa Rusley, Shyoh Mitchell, Taylor Bertsch, Taylor Mae Miller, Chet Christensen October 16 Riley Williams October 17 Cameron Boggs October 18 Heather Schwindt, Joshua Losing, Robert Herbst October 19 Samantha Lorbiecke, Emily Burdick, Jerry Townsend, Justin Moser October 20 Bailey Wiedmer, Bridget Schwartz, Debbie Wyrick
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HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 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 a.m. 5 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 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Jerry & Dianne Shumaker 50th Anniversary renewal of vows, 6 p.m., American Lutheran Church, October 15. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., October 16. Fair Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m., October 17. Baker City Board of Adjustments, 7 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, October 18. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, Ready, Set, Glow, Family Fun Run, 7 p.m., Golf Course, October 19. Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, Library Storytime, 11:15 a.m., Fallon County Library, Dr. Espeland Retirement Party, 2-4 p.m., FMC Dining Room, October 20. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., October 23.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016
FALLON COUNTY
Bohle Images Fallon County’s Bohle Images award winning photography
• Baker Ace Hardware Lake City Shopping Center Baker 406-778-3359
• Reynolds Market Lake City Shopping Center Baker 406-778-3816
• Griffith Excavating
By Sherry Vogel Reporter fctnews@countrymedia.net Bohle Images Photography Studio is physically located, in a newly constructed studio, at 108 Main Street in Plevna, Montana, but the true location of the art studio is in the mind of a welltrained artist, Certified Professional Photographer Leslie Bohle. “My mother was a professional photographer and she let me shadow her from the time I was a little girl. She had a home studio, in Billings, and I accompanied her out on wedding shoots where I helped as her assistant. I positioned lights and was her go-for.” As basic as these early experiences seem, some valuable lessons were being passed down from mother to daughter. One priceless piece of training was helping little Leslie to hone her artistic eye. As an adult photographer this fine art is now second nature to her. At six years of age, the young photographer began experimenting with her photographic creativity. She began shooting with her grandfather’s 110 Instamatic camera.
In 1992, while Bohle was yet in college, she traveled to Prague, Czechoslovakia. Her mother, wanting Leslie to document her monumental trip, gifted her with her first low-end professional camera a Nikon N5005 film camera. The first truly fantastic image that Bohle remembers capturing was one taken from the St. Charles Bridge from which a startled flock of birds took flight. The spellbinding photo made her mother proud, as she realized her daughter was well on her way to becoming a worldclass master photographer. The image is displayed in Leslie’s family home even today. In spite of the fact that Bohle now uses an arsenal of pro grade photography equipment a Nikon D700 is still a tried and true friend. Bohle shared, “It has captured over 150,000 images and is still ticking today. I call it the “ticking time bomb” because I never know when it might die.” Although her professional tools of the trade are digitally equipped, Leslie stated, “I pride myself in shooting straight out of the camera with minimal manipulation.” Indeed, Bohle has shot an impressive collection of fine
art. “It is all about knowing light,” she disclosed, “Knowing how to manipulate for the effect you want.” She pays careful attention to lighting so the finished photo matches her creative intent. Bohle has become a virtuoso at interweaving light and shadow, a technique that only a handful of photographers achieve. She continues to experiment with new techniques to achieve the optimum lighting to enhance the quality of dissimilar materials. For example, the contrast between delicate fabrics versus hard, cold metal, striving to intensify texture and transparency. Leslie admitted. “It has become a family joke of how preoccupied I am with light patterns on faces. My daughter chides me quite often when watching a movie, saying, “Mom quit watching the light, you don’t even know what’s going on in the movie.” Leslie lightens up quite often and literally plays with light. She learned a technique of “light painting” from a colleague. It involves a camera, a still life and a barrage of flashlights. The object of the game is to cast shadows and light to capture the desired effect. The prize-winning photographer admits it’s not only light that obsesses her but she is equally intrigued with creating unique images and aspires to continually challenge herself to work toward that goal. Ever learning, always driven, Bohle strives to keep up with the latest in professional photography and technique.
Bohle has sat under the tutelage of world renowned, Los Angles based, photographer Roberto Valenzuela and 10 other talented professional photographers. In her quest to challenge herself professionally, Bohle has developed a mentoring relationship with a photographer she heard lecture at a Professional Photographers Association Conference. Her mentor, Tim Walden, from Lexington, Kentucky is accomplished in the art of relationship portraits. Under his direction Bohle has developed technique to capture honest emotions between subjects, which in turn, then tells an intimate and more meaningful story of an individual family. Ever evolving, Bohle Images now offers a variety of different styles of photography to the customer. In addition to portraiture, photojournalism and traditional/posed imagery, Leslie has expanded to offering an astonishing array of dramatic and fine art imagery. All of Bohle’s hard work and determination has paid off. Leslie has won numerous photography awards and honors. In 2012, Bohle was nominated as one of Montana’s top ten Photographers of the Year. She continues to hold this distinguished honor. She also holds top honors as being one of only 2000 photographers in the nation to be titled a Certified Professional Photographer. As of late, Bohle is striving toward earning a Master Photographer degree through the Professional Photogra-
phers Association of America. The credits are earned through service, education and merits in the national print competition. Depending when she meets requirements, she will either be traveling to Nashville, Tenn. in 2018 or Atlanta, Ga. in 2019. After obtaining this prestigious honor she will hold the title of Master Photographer. Bohle is currently serving on the Executive Board of the Montana Professional Photographers Association (MPPA). She is instrumental in planning the Montana based conferences and will sit as President in 2018. She enjoys serving with MPPA and giving back, by helping, other photographers around the state. Bohle Images has proven to be an asset to all of Fallon County as Leslie has successfully provided professional photography opportunities to the community She goes the extra mile to attend local sporting events, recording moments in school history, as she documents the archives of the Baker Spartan Sports Teams. She also provides free of charge to the parents of Baker Spartans, photos of their Spartan heroes in action. Leslie Bohle is successfully bestowing her exceptional expertise and talent upon her neighbors and friends right here at home, in the southeastern corner of Montana. She provides the opportunity for big city photography in rural Fallon County.
N Highway 7 Baker 406-778-3401
• Baker Metal & Recycling N Highway 7 Baker 406-778-2710
• Rolling Rubber 3655 Red River Lane Baker 406-778-8473
• J&M Lumber 8426 E Hwy 12 Baker 406-778-2030
• Trendline Equipment 101 Fairway Acres Baker 406-778-3777
• Russell’s Clothing 12 W Montana Ave. Baker 406-778-2427
• Spiffy’s Tire Pros 118 N. Main Baker 406-778-2479
• Baker Furniture 14 S. Main Baker 406-778-3618
• Quality Transportation 511 W. Montana Ave. Baker 406-778-3304
• Bohle Images Leslie Bohle Plevna 406-772-5898 cell 853-5394
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