VOLUME 99
ISSUE 42
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FALLON County
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Vogel joins Times staff as new reporter
Sherry Vogel
By Lori Kesinger The Fallon County Times welcomes Sherry (Phebus) Vogel as the new staff writer and general assignment reporter. Vogel, a fourth generation Baker native, was born with an adventurous spirit and has lived all over the United States including California, Missouri, Nebraska, Washington and Idaho. Through her nursing career, she has experienced what she said was the best of two worlds, hometown Baker and travel. In recent years, Vogel was based out of Baker and worked as a traveling nurse for a national medical staffing agency. She enjoyed working in varied medical settings including hospitals, state prisons, assisted living, corporate business, psychiatric hospitals and private duty nursing. Vogel retired from nursing two years ago to pursue other interests. She began substitute teaching in the Baker School District while working toward a degree in elementary education. “It has been a breath of fresh air working at the other
end of the spectrum of life instead of working in the arena of disease, pestilence and death,” Vogel said. “I’ve enjoyed bright, eager youth ready to experience life.” Vogel’s other interests include Fallon County history, old cars, antiques, historical buildings and old houses. She also enjoys reading, motorcycles, camping, going to concerts and movies, and taking mission trips to help the less fortunate. Vogel has four children, Joshua, a police investigator in Huntsville, Alabama; Jeremy, a business owner and welder in Boise, Idaho; Jennica, a registered nurse in a director of nursing and palliative care nurse position in Melbourne, Australia; and Jamila, recent BHS graduate working at Fallon Medical Complex in housekeeping. “I like to write and I’m looking forward to exploring the world of journalism as a ‘newbie’ reporter. I’ve always enjoyed reading the Fallon County Times and I’m proud to be part of it,” Vogel said.
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Sports Boosters first “Colorpalooza” By Sherry Vogel What a wonderful sight to behold! Two hundred eleven children all dressed in matching white T-shirts, accessorized in a kaleidoscope of bright colors, glided down First Street at a fast and steady pace. They were following colorful signs posted on the street corners to show them the way. It left the bystander to wonder if the children were uncertain what they would find at the end of the trail. It was the Baker Spartan Sports Boosters first ever “Colorpalooza” race. This fundraiser was in conjunction with BHS homecoming week. The race was open to all ages 5-105. The race began at the BHS parking lot and ended at the Youth Center on the corner of Montana Avenue and First Street. Students K-6 grades led the race which began at 3:30 p.m. They were closely followed by adults, many of them pushing strollers. Trophies were not the children’s goal, but instead something much more fun … a “color burst”. At the finish line, participants were rewarded a packet of colored pixie dust. When the signal was given, it was tossed into the air “sparkling” all those within range a “colorpalooza”.
Trick-or-Treat fun in downtown Baker By Lori Kesinger Downtown merchants will be scaring up a delightful array of treats for trick-or-treaters the day before Halloween. The Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring the second annual “Downtown Trickor-Treat” Friday, Oct. 30, from 3-6 p.m. Several merchants from last year have registered to be involved again. Superior Care Villa and Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care have also decided to receive trick-or-treaters during this time. Business owners not in the downtown area or in the shopping center are urged to be involved by having a table on Main Street. All businesses should register with the Chamber to be included on the list. Everyone is encouraged to dress up and join the fun! A list of participating businesses will be available at local stores. To register a business or further information, contact Nicole Schuler, Chamber Director, 406-7782266; or email: bakerchamber@midrivers.com
Times taking Halloween photos This year the Fallon County Times wants in on the action surrounding Halloween. Known as one of the most indulgent and frivolous events in American culture, the Times invites local residents to indulge themselves and grandma and grandpa a little more. For $7.50 per picture, the Times will print a photo spread of all the witches, monsters, super heroes, and princesses the area has to offer. Photos may be of a single child or a group of children. People may bring their costumed children in between 2:30-5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, to have a photo taken. Treats will be available for all trick-or-treaters. It is sure to be a spook-tac-ular time!
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and in coordination with Fallon County and the City of Baker, is developing a corridor planning study that includes the City of Baker and surrounding vicinity. There will be a public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Baker at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall (3440 Montana 7) to discuss the corridor planning study. MDT has scheduled the meeting to present the recommended improvement options and request community feedback on the draft corridor planning study report. The study area includes U.S. Highway 12 from reference post 79 to reference post 88.1 and Montana Highway 7 from reference post 31.9 to reference post 37.6. The study area includes the City of Baker, the Baker Municipal Airport and a portion of BNSF Railway. The purpose of the study is to assess current and projected conditions in the Baker area and to develop a package of short- and long-term improvement options addressing the needs identified through the study process. The study will identify feasible improvement options to address safety, operations, and geometric concerns. Additionally, the study will analyze potential impacts of the improvements, identify constraint areas and gather public, resource agency and stakeholder input. This is a planning-level study and is not a design or construction project. SEE CORRIDOR, PAGE 6
Police arrest Baker man for sex with minor A Baker man is under arrest for having sex with a minor. Baker police received a tip on Oct. 5 that Jesse Talkington, 36, had sexual intercourse without consent with a minor female less than 16 years old on Oct. 3. Police began an investigation. After interviewing the victim and witnessess, Talkington was arrested. He was booked into the Fallon County jail on $50,000 bail on Oct. 6. He is charged with one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of endangering the welfare of children for supplying alcohol. Talkington faces up to life imprisonment and a $50,000 fine. Arraignment is set for Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Fallon County hires “on-call”contract planner By Lori Kesinger Fallon County recently hired Forrest Sanderson, a municipal planner with the engineering firm KLJ, as a contract planner. Sanderson will perform professional planning services on an “on-call” basis. Sanderson has more than 25 years of planning and community development experience.
He started his career in Lake County followed by a move to Flathead County. There Sanderson was the planning director for ten years before pursuing a new opportunity with the State of Montana. A move to Red Lodge last year eventually led him to temporarily retire before joining KLJ, an engineering, surveying and planning firm located in Billings.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, October 21, 2005 -At a public meeting hosted by the Montana Department of Transportation Oct. 11, nearly 40 residents of Carter and surrounding counties were able to come to a consensus on how to spend the $10.5-$11 million now available for improvements to Montana Highway 323 between Ekalaka and Alzada. The construction plan they came up with will result in all but seven miles of the 72 mile stretch of highway being paved by sometime in 20072008. . . Nancy Hirsch and her horses excelled at futurities as Broadus and Miles City Labor Day weekend. . . Baker Livestock Commission held their first anniversary Customer Appreciation celebration Oct. 12. The delicious meal provided by Barry and Stacy Lynn Ellis (owners) and Baker CowBelles combined with excellent cattle prices put a big smile on everyone’s face. . . . Picture: Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co. and Fidelity E & P employees with equipment donated by Griffith Rental and Curt Williams, gave the City of Baker crew a helping hand with the removal of broken tree branches from the early fall snow storm. . . Approximately 600 people enjoyed the annual Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Stores were also open until 8 p.m. for Moonlight Madness. . . One hundred eighty-four quilts were taken from the American Lutheran Church in Baker to Glendive and from there they will be sent to wherever needed. . . Baker Lions Club 2nd annual Luncheon/Variety Show was held Oct. 16. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 20, 1995There’s a new business on the horizon - Horizon Electric to be exact. Owner is Ken Mueller and others working with him will be Larry Hanson, Myron Orth and LeRoy Kusler. . . An 80th birthday party honoring Mary Williams will be held Oct. 21. . . Baker’s Moonlight Madness was a howling pre-Halloween success Oct. 10. The appreciation supper, which was served at the fairgrounds exhibit hall, attracted approximately 700 people. . . Universal Tire has taken over Plevna Propane. . . Plevna Pancake and Sausage supper was well attended once again. Volunteers gathered at the fire hall to make their one ton of sausage and by the time supper was over, it was all
gone. Approximately 350 pounds of sausage had been cooked for the supper and 1650 pounds had been purchased by those who appreciate and enjoy it. . . Last week’s winner of the Pigskin Picks Football Contest was Ernie Scheetz. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 17, 1985Nearly 1,000 people were served at the annual Appreciation Day dinner sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce last Thursday evening. . . Baker Police Dept. has been busy with a rash of burglaries and break-ins. Oct. 12 the Trading Post was broken into. Property damage and stolen merchandise was estimated at over $2,000. That same evening Margetta’s Family Diner was also broken into. One juvenile of Baker has been charged with burglary and theft in relation to the incidents. . . Three employees of Shell Oil were recently honored at a retirement party and include Jim Dean, Cog Cameron and Fred Brown from the Cabin Creek field. . . Kevin Plummer, Dickinson State College student, won the saddle bronc riding average at the Iowa State University Rodeo at Ames, Iowa, Oct. 46. . . Steve Stanhope of the Baker Fire Dept. was recently recognized by the Fire Service Training school for his contribution to fire service training. . . Jim and Wanda Bickle will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Nov. 3. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 16, 1973Picture: Tony Stein; Roland Hickey, Undersheriff; Emil Hoem, Sheriff; and Jack Bethel look over the wreckage of a 182 Cessna Skylane that crashed south of the new Gunderson house Saturday night about 7:30. Two persons were killed in the crash - Fr. Don Murray and Kevin Blakey. Martin Pierce was transferred to the Billings hospital and is in a stabilized condition while David Economus walked away from the impact. . . Pictured is homecoming royalty: Tami Lovec, Rodney Enos, Queen Linda McCamish, Mel Moser, Cindy Brown, Phillip Ness, Brenda Jensen and Larry Schell. . . Baker High School cross country invitational meet will be held at the Baker golf course Oct. 18. Runners for Baker are Drury Phebus, Scott Veroye, Terry Gill, Gresh Tuggle and Mitch Anderson.
50 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 14, 1965Thursday, Sept. 20, the final installation of a school to home hookup was made by Walter Hochhalter of Mountain States Telephone Company enabling Debbie Cawley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Cawley, to keep up with her classmates in the sixth grade at Longfellow School. . . Frank Sparks received the State 4-H Alumni Award and will be entered in the national competition. . . School board met Oct. 4 discussing the possibility of consolidating rural areas north, south and east to the Baker school district by means of bus. The buses will either be leased or bought.
60 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 13, 1955The Lions observed charter night Monday with a banquet at Grainger’s Hall at which the Lionesses were guests. . . Rose Larson, Aberdeen, S.D., was named the new supervisor of the Fallon Memorial Hospital, replacing Mrs. Coleman Krokker. . . Baker Jaycees worked the land north of the hospital prior to tree planting for the proposed site of the new park.
70 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 11, 1945Mike Molstad passed away at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City. Final rites were held in the Baker Community Church with Rev. George E. Meyer officiating. . . Sharon Irish, one of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Irish, is critically ill with a blood malady. . . Lyle Popperton resigns from office of county treasurer and will move with his family to Oregon. . . Mrs. Pauline Koenig purchased the Popperton house. . . Lorentine Pleissner writes to her parents from Berlin where she is stationed working for the assistant and deputy for public services. . . Sgt. Raymond Fost arrived home after three years and three months of service in the European War area. . . Five freshmen at Montana State college are Robert Irvine, Jr., Joan Loveless, Meredith Lou Robinson, John H. Smith, and Roy H. Tunby. . . New members of the Baker Woman’s Club are Mrs. Irene Wiseman, Mrs. K.O. Lentz and Mrs. Madge Wilson.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 19, 1935Dan Helgeson acted as president at the meeting of the Baker Men’s Club in the absence of Rev. H.A. Phillip on Ethiopia. . . Sheriff Jim Kochel was surprised on his birthday. Guests played whist and awards were taken by Mrs. Rush Hall and Sam Kochel. Low fell to Mrs. Cecil Carey and Rush Hall. . . Frances LaCross enrolled at the pharmacy department of the North Dakota Agricultural College in Fargo. . . Hubbard Hall was fairly crowded when a meeting was held to discuss the Townsend Old Age Pension Program. . . Mrs. Eph Keirle and daughter Pearl went to Missoula to visit Ervin, a freshman at Montana State University. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 15, 1925Hugh Motor Sales are selling overlands for $595 which feature these new improvements - 27 horse power engine, three speeds, sliding gear transmissions, clean cut, rakish low, extraordinary good looking. . . Boy Scouts who received investitures were Eddie Flastad, Roy McClain, Howard Young, Byron Young, Raymond Moline, Lewellyn Price, Milton Duppler and Bob Lowry. . . Dairy cattle in Fallon County are increasing in value as shown by a recent sale of C.F. Hitzing near Ismay. Cows sold from $100 to $115.
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … there is help to pay heating bills and/or weatherize homes? The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) pays part of winter energy bills. The Weatherization program helps improve heating efficiency of homes, which lowers heating costs. You can apply for weatherization and emergency situations at any time during the year. You can apply for LIEAP starting Oct. 1 at your local Office of Public Assistance or download the application and instructions at: http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85 /hcsd/documents/lieap/LIEAPApplication.pdf. For more information, please visit the Public Benefits section on 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 Delinquent Tax Report As of 10-14-2015 Real Property Year 2015 2015 2014 2014 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2014 2014 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2015 2014 2013 2013 2014 2015 2014 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014 2015 2014 2013 2014 2015 2015 2015 2014 2013 2014 2014 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2015
Name Tax Amount Barkley, Todd & Molly $2.61 Barkley, Todd & Molly $8.93 Beyers Ryan and Sonja $15.30 Beyers Ryan H $95.06 Beyers Ryan H $40.67 Billups Michael S $225.17 Bondell Frank R & Lanita $450.55 Bondell Liliana $163.14 Brewer Shane $77.50 Dietz-Goroski Christine A $357.24 DirectTV LLC $5.23 Gawryluk Marilyn A $175.55 Geving Jerrid $123.80 Goroski Adrian and Nellie $57.01 Goroski Adrian and Nellie $20.38 Greenlee Jeffrey E $178.03 Grigsby Jay D and Tempa $39.61 Holeshot Properties LLC $235.03 Holeshot Properties LLC $3.57 Holeshot Properties LLC $18.60 Holeshot Properties LLC $3.42 Holeshot Properties LLC $2.63 Holestine Lucas W Et Al $8.34 Holestine Lucas W Et Al $2.60 Holestine Lucas W Et Al $15.34 Holestine Lucas William $10.19 Holliday Brett $17.40 Holliday Brett $9.28 Janz Roxann $5.40 Kloetzke Paul and Sharon $6.16 Losing Denise $425.04 Losing Denise $196.20 Losing Denise $177.07 Madsen Roy and Susan $170.29 Madsen Roy and Susan $219.49 Madsen Roy and Susan $206.78 Marketlink LLC $113.26 Medearis Shanna $50.52 Medearis Tyler M $176.67 Noftsker Ralynn $165.91 Radue Misty $29.70 Rustad Evelyn $5.41 Steen Albert $36.84 Steen Albert $38.03 Strohmeyer Sheila $160.78 T2 Properrty Management LLC $8.47 T2 Property Management LLC $4.68 Tull Eugene A Et Al $31.92 US Leasing Group LLC $89.15 US Leasing Group LLC $86.34 Weiler Sandra $16.62 Weiler Sandra $181.77 Weiler Sandra $3.09 Wiseman Justin $120.74 Wiseman Justin $109.18 Wood Kay A $45.30 Wyrick Jasen $603.82
Extension Calendar Oct. 21 - Fallon County 4-H Council meeting Nov. 2 - 4-H club financial records due; 4-H Shooting Sports project member enrollments due Nov. 11 - Holiday - office closed
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Luella Belle Lintvedt Luella (Lou) Lintvedt, 81, of Othello, Wash., passed away Sept. 7, 2015 at Avalon Care Center. She was born in Baker Nov. 18, 1933. Luella graduated from Baker High School in 1953. During high school she worked at the Kit Kat and the Green Dragon restaurants in Baker. She married Charles Lintvedt in March of 1955. They lived in various areas of Montana and Washington while Charles worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. In 1964 they moved to Othello, Wash. Luella was a Girl Scout member for over 30 years, serving as leader, cookie chairman, camp director, and leader trainer. She was also involved with 4-H homemaking and Cub Scouts. Luella volunteered at the Othello stock car races and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She most recently attended Othello Christian Church. She had a passion for camping, cooking, baking wedding cakes, knitting, and most any type of craft. Luella also enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers as well as railroad memorabilia. She was also interested in researching and document-
ing her family’s genealogy. Although she will be rem e m bered for her many talents, Luella enjoyed being with her family and friends most of all. Luella is survived by her loving husband, Charles Lintvedt; her children, Faye (Orin) Covington of Silverdale, Wash., Charles Jr. (Laura) Lintvedt of Othella, Wash., Sara (Dave) Moen of Lemmon, S.D.; her sister, Shirley Barth, of Baker, Mont.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Lizzie Jordan, and her two brothers, Virgil and Vernold Jordan. Funeral services were held Sept. 12, 2015 in the Othello Christian Church in Othello, Wash., with Orin Covington officiating. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.stevensfc.com.
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • October 5 - October 11, 2015 - 36 Calls for service: 4 agency assists; 2 theft; 4 animal complaints; 6 informations; 1 felony arrest; 13 traffic stops, 5 vehicle unlocks; 1 arrest-Habitual Traffic Offender Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Michael A. Stankowski, Circle, stop sign violation, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/19/15. • James Eugene Wiseman, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 7/29/15. • James Eugene Wiseman, Baker, ROW violation, fail to obey requirements of yield sign,
By Sherry Vogel June 25, 2015, MontanaDakota Utilities Co. (MDU), a division of MontanaDakota Resources Group, Inc. filed its Application of Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for Authority to Establish Increased Rates for Electric Service in the State of Montana with the Montana Public Service Commission. MDU’s proposed rates would provide an additional $11,755,752 of annual revenue, a 21.1 percent increase overall. The application also requests an interim increase of $10,977,525. MDU states that it is proposing to increase rates because of compliance with the new Environmental Protection Agency requirements involving coal facilities, the addition of wind and gas turbine facilities, and transmission investments. The proposed rate increase will affect approximately 25,850 electric customers in Montana. The tri-fold reasoning MDU states above is best broken down to these facts and figures. Air Quality Control System and Mercury Control Equipment is required at the Big Stone Station, Big Stone City, SD. Montana-Dakota’s investment is $90 million. Montana’s share is $21.8 million. Equipment required at the Lewis & Clark Station, Sidney, MT, to comply with EPA’s Mercury & Air Toxics Standard is at a cost of $16 million. Montana’s share is $3.7 million. New Generation Investments in the form of a wind facility is under construction and scheduled to come online December 2015 at a cost of $220 million. Montana’s share is $56 million. This facility is located in
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Submitted by Jay Gregory Eleven people came out to play pinochle Oct. 11 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were two tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were Doris Geving - won twice, Jay Gregory and Delbert Schweigert. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.
Flu Shot Clinic The Fallon County Public Health Department will hold a Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 3-6 p.m. at the Public Health location at 225 S. 3rd St. West in Baker
Residents of Superior Care Villa spent an afternoon sightseeing and enjoying the beautiful fall colors. It was a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon. Pictured are Mary Stark, Alice Abrams, Olga Ehret and Florence Herbst.
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• Dale Joseph O’Donnell, Olathe, CO, fail to register O/S MV when used for hire or person gainfully employed in Montana, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 10/7/15. • Halid Velic, Kennewick, WA, speeding, truck non-interstate, exceed daytime 60 MPH limit, 70/60, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 9/14/15.
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Hettinger, ND. A natural gasfired plant near Mandan, ND just opened last month at a cost of about $77 million. Montana’s share equaled $12.1 million. Two gas engines are being installed near Lewis and Clark Station in Sidney. Total cost is $43 million. Montana’s share equals $9.8 million. The third area of investment is in Transmission Upgrades. Montana has contributed $5.2 million over the last five years. MDU’s historic transmission sharing service agreement with WAPA & Basin are also joining the Southwest Power Bill Heistand of Superior Care Villa celebrated his birthday Pool causing increased trans- with a delicious cream puff dessert served by Pyper Metmission costs for Montana- tler. Dakota to serve its customers. MDU’s robust plan is proposed in order to keep up with a 3.0-3.5percent growth rate forecast over the next five years.
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FFA Fall District Contests By Taylyn Dukart The Baker FFA Chapter held the Fall District FFA Contests Oct. 6 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds. Range and livestock judging took place throughout the day. Teams from Plevna, Miles City, Broadus, Rosebud, Forsyth and Carter County attended the contests that were put on by many members of the Baker FFA alumni. The Baker livestock team,
consisting of Zane Tunby, Wyatt Gaskins, Taylyn Dukart, and Bo Rost, placed third out of ten teams. Katelyn Afrank, Cheyenne Perry and Megan Greiff also participated. Zane Tunby placed sixth and Wyatt Gaskins placed tenth out of 55 individuals in the livestock judging contest. The range contest team consisted of Hunter Hastig, Bo Rost, Tannon Dukart, and
This week’s Spartans of the Week are the four Senior Volleyball players - Taylyn Koenig (the late Dustin and Kandi Koenig), Morgan Miller (Jodi & Bill), Taylor Miller ( Mike & Promise) and Madison Varner (Dennis & Sherry). They played the St. Labre Lady Braves and the Lady Lodge Grass Indians, winning against both teams. Taylyn had a total of 39 digs, 1 kill, 4 aces, and 2 assists; Morgan - 19 digs 11 assists, 12 kills, 5 blocks, 9 aces; Taylor Miller 22 digs, 1 assist, 2 kills, 3 aces; Madison Varner - 1 assist, 3 digs, 1 block.
In recognition of their outstanding performance
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Wyatt Gaskins. Alyssa Bohle Sponsored By and Hunter Mashak also parQ UALITY T RANSPORTATION ticipated as individuals. Hunter Hastig placed fourth and Bo Rost placed sixth out C-Squad JV of 47 people. By Taylyn Koenig October 25 October 10 The Lady Spartan volleyball Baker Baker 25 25 15 25 25 8 team hosted the St. Labre St. Labre Lodge Grass 10 16 3 8 15 12 Lady Braves and Lady Lodge Mariah Miller 8 digs, 28 assists, 1 Maleah Graham 5 digs; Kelsey Grass Indians for their home- kill, 12 aces; Katelyn Afrank 4 Miller 8 digs, 2 assists, 1 ace; coming games. The Spartans digs, 4 aces; Amber Durden 8 Brooklyn Tronstad 1 dig, 2 kills; faced the Lodge Grass Indians digs, 11 kills, 7 aces; Anna Es- Hannah Gonsioroski 6 digs, 6 asfirst and defeated them 25-13, peland 22 digs, 1 assist, 2 kills, 4 sists, 4 kills, 7 aces; Sheyenne aces; Skyler Robinson 5 digs, 5 Janeway 2 digs, 2 aces; Megan 25-6, 25-13. kills, 9 aces; Breanna Miller 6 Smith 1 dig, 3 kills; Madison Morgan Miller had 3 digs, 6 digs, 2 assists, 1 kill; Maryssa Moore 3 digs, 1 ace; Elisa Hautala assists, 4 kills, 1 block, 2 aces; Rusley 7 digs, 2 assists, 10 kills, 1 dig, 1 block; Mattie Buck 9 Maddie Reddick 2 digs, 2 as- 1 block, 18 aces; Alivia Schultz digs, 1 assist, 2 kills; Laylah Dulin sists, 3 kills, 1 ace; Taylyn 17 digs, 4 kills, 1 block, 13 aces. 2 digs, 2 kills. Koenig 5 digs, 1 kill, 4 aces; Taylor Miller 8 digs, 1 assist, 2 kills, 2 aces; Madison Varner 1 assist; Scotti Robinson 2 Slice a loaf of Italian bread, stopping short of the bottom digs, 6 assists, 3 kills, 7 aces; so the loaf stays intact. Melt 4 Tbsp. butter with 1 Tbsp. olive Melissa Breitbach 8 digs, 1 as- oil; add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, sist, 4 kills, 2 aces; Lexi stirring, two minutes. Stir in 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley. Spread Hartse 1 dig, 1 kill; Anna Es- the garlic mixture between the bread slices; wrap in foil and peland 1 dig; Alivia Schultz 1 bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Unwrap and bake until assist. crisp 5 more minutes. The Spartans then took on the Lady Braves. Scores were 25-18, 23-25, 11-25, 27-25, 15-6. Morgan Miller had 16 digs, 5 assists, 8 kills, 4 Photo by Bohle Images blocks, 7 aces; Maddie Reddick 20 digs, 7 kills, 1 ace; Taylyn Koenig 34 digs, 2 asthird, Poplar pushed in for a sists; Taylor Miller 14 digs, 1 touchdown, scratching at the ace; Madison Varner 3 digs, 1 block; Scotti Robinson 19 Spartan lead 47-13. Starting the fourth, the de- digs, 16 assists, 1 kill; Melissa fenses were thriving on Breitbach 21 digs, 1 assist, 7 turnover after turnover. Near- kills, 2 blocks; Anna Espeland ing the middle of the quarter, 1 dig; Alivia Schultz 1 dig, 3 Terrell Koenig pushed in with kills. a touchdown run, making the score 53-13. Connect with Offensively, the Spartans your community had 31 runs for 461 yards. Austin Braun had 3-104 yards, VOLUNTEER Dillon Cunningham 9-99 yards. Receiving - Joe Fisher 1-77 yards, Austin Braun 1-17 yards TD, Paul Wang 1-10 yards TD. Defensely there was a three way tie for nine tackles each Isaac Rost, Trevor Lingle and Terrell Koenig; Isaac Rost had one interception, and a fumble recovery; and Adam Beyers had one fumble recovery.
Congratulations to all of you!
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Spartan football strikes fast By Jordan Baxter The Baker Spartans hosted the Poplar Indians Oct. 9 for homecoming and finished with a 53-13 victory to make them 6-0. The varsity put the game away fast with a 17 yard touchdown pass from Luke Gonsioroski to Austin Braun. The extra point was good, putting the Spartans up 7-0. Shortly after, Joe Fisher broke out and had a 77 yard touchdown catch from Gonsioroski. The extra point from Austin Braun made it 14-0 early in the first quarter. Poplar came right back and scored, making the score 14-7. Baker fired right back with a run by Michael Holliday for a one yard touchdown which made the margin bigger with a 20-7 lead. Soon after Luke Gonsioroski broke loose and ran
for 28 yard touchdown, and Austin Braun added the extra point to make it 27-7 to end the first quarter. Baker struck early in the second quarter with a ten yard touchdown pass from Austin Braun to Paul Wang. Jordan Baxter added the extra point to make the score 34-7. On the next drive, Austin Braun had a 36 yard touchdown run, extending the lead even more to 40-7. Baker’s defense continued to dominate and gave the Spartans a lot of offensive opportunities. In the final seconds of the second quarter. Dalton Herbst scrambled for a 53 yard touchdown. Isaac Nemitz added the extra point to end the first half 47-7. The third quarter was very quiet as both teams played defense well. At the end of the
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Workout event benefitting Montana nonprofit
Plevna students learn Fire prevention By Nicole Allerdings Oct. 8, the elementary students walked to the Plevna Fire Hall to learn about fire prevention. First, the kindergarten through second grade students went, and then the third through fifth grade group received a tour. Gary Lang, Chance Ehret and Missy Thielen from the Plevna Fire Department showed the students the various trucks and equipment they use to fight structure and wildland fires. The students watched a video and learned a song teaching them four steps to be safe during a fire. The steps are: 1) Get up and walk, don’t run; 2) Know two ways out of every room; 3) Get out of the building quickly; and 4) Go to pre-determined meeting place. Missy and Chance demon-
A community workout event in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is being hosted by Samm Schermele and Alisha Afrank with Strength NU Fitness. Community members are encouraged to come workout for a worthy cause on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Strength NU Fitness gym located at 4 S. 1st Street W. (old firehall building) in
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Chance Ehret and Missy Thielen (left) and Gary Lang (right) presented each elementary student with a T-shirt. Pictured are the K-2 grade students. strated how a household smoke alarm works and told the students about special alarms for the deaf. Each student was able to climb into the back seat of the
structure truck and see the equipment in multiple compartments around the truck. At the end of the tour, students were given their own Tshirts that say “Junior Fire
Fighter” and have the Plevna Volunteer Fire Department logo on them. The students enjoyed touring the Plevna Fire Department and learning about fire prevention.
FFA Fall Districts held in Baker By Jessica Stockett Oct. 6, FFA participants traveled to Baker for the annual Fall Districts. This competition included a range competition in the morning and livestock judging in the afternoon. Students participating in range included Dylan Sander, Jake Edgell, Jessica Stockett, Katie Ford, Jessica Paul, and Cole
Baker. Individuals of all fitness levels will be able to participate in a workout of three simple exercises or can walk or jo. Participants do not have to be members of the gym. Free will donations will help fund the Ramsey Keller Memorial. An organization using proceeds to contract with local funeral homes in Montana to pay for the expenses of children’s funerals.
Edgell. Dylan Sander placed first, Jessica Stockett - seventh, and Jake Edgell - tenth. As a team they placed first. In livestock judging, students who participated included Sophia Dulin, Taylor Bertsch, Trinity Rieger, Jenna Paul, Ashley Sander, and Dacy Buerkle. Plevna placed seventh as a team.
A BIG THANK YOU to all who attended our
Annual Pancake Supper 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.
Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated!
The Plevna range team placed first. Pictured, l-r: Jessica Stockett, Jake Edgell, Dylan Sander and Jessica Paul.
Kindergarten visits post office By Dylan Sander Sept. 28, the kindergarten class visited the Plevna Post Office. Postmaster Kevin Kleppelid helped the kids separate as well as process the mail. He also showed them how to cancel the stamp on a letter by pressing a rubber stamper with the current date over the stamp to mark the letter. When it was time to go, Postmaster Kleppelid even gave the kindergarteners a stamp collecting book. The kids were excited to learn how much work goes into sending Postmaster Kleppelid showing students how to a letter through the mail service. stamp envelopes.
Plevna Volunteer Fire Dept.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. Wed., Oct. 21: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct. 22: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Wed., Oct. 28: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct. 29: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale
Wed., Nov. 4: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov. 5: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Wed., Nov. 11: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov. 12: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
2015 Country Media Holiday Cookbook will be coming out the week of November 26 and will be available at participating merchants. We need your favorite recipes for this year’s edition by Monday, November 2, 2015
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Potential improvement options developed for the study include new roadway alignments to address the issue of freight traffic through the downtown area. Beginning October 7, the draft corridor study report may be viewed online at: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/baker/ This meeting is open to the public and attendance is encouraged. MDT attempts to provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s participation in any department service, program, or activity.
For reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact Jon Schick at (406) 532-2231 at least two days before the meeting. Comments may be submitted in writing at the meeting; by mail to Corrina Collins, MDT Planning, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 596201001; by email to ccollins@mt.gov; or online at: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/c omment_form.shtml Please note that your comments are for the Baker Corridor Planning Study and submit by November 6, 2015. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request by
contacting the Office of Civil Rights, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620; (406) 4449229; fax (406) 444-7243; or email to aflesch@mt.gov. Those using a TTY may call (800) 335-7592 or through the Montana Relay Service at 711.
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Happy Boss Day Kelly & Brenda Uecker from the crew at
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OCTOBER 16 David Espeland, CEO
Happy Boss Day! From All of Us
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Happy Boss Day! from Jennefer, Tisha Anna, Kim, Chelsea, Roxie and Beth
Denbury Resources
Tom & Dave Double the pleasure Double the fun, Two bosses are better than one.
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Allan, Thanks for making this a great place to work. HAPPY BOSS DAY
Brian, Jeremy W., Tom, Dustin, Tony, Jordan, Darcie, Nathan, Jeremy S., Darrell, Alex, Nate, Kyle & Jay
Direct Electric Ken, Karen, Mike & Jon, Have a wonderful
Boss Day! You make this a great place to work. From the Employees at Griffith Excavating
Not only Good Food & Drinks but Good Bosses!
Darlene One measure of leadership is the caliber of people who choose to follow you. You make us look good! from Susan, Tammy, Lori & Michael
Fallon County Times Happy Boss Day Richard, You always give your best and inspire others to do likewise That you are appreciated Should come as no surprise Your kind of leadership skills are a talent that’s true... One that’s appreciated and valued It’s good working for, and with, you.
Have a Great Boss Day, Mayor Hornung! from the Baker City Office Staff
We think our boss is really swell, she is the best, that’s our Michelle.
from your staff at
Happy Boss Day From your Employees at
Griffith Steel “A good boss is a person who can tolerate my complaints and still manage to say
hello to me every day.”
Happy Boss Day Chris!
Happy Boss Day Travis!
From the crew at Farmers Union Oil Co.
Allan
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Ray, Brian, Trish, Stacey, Cassie & Brett
B & B Septic Services
Dale Thanks for all the years of your hard work and dedication. You do make a difference.
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To the most devoted bosses a company could have! We appreciate everything you do for the company and for our employees. You truly go above and beyond to make this a wonderful company to work for.
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Dale, Jim, & Jade Roses are Red, Violets are Blue We all want to say, HAPPY BOSS DAY to YOU Thanks for all you do for us. We appreciate you!
H A P P Y B O S S DAY ! Peggy, Wanda, Randy & Rachel
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- Fifth grade Social Studies class Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Charity Chapter #60; Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990, Oct. 15. Westgard/Wiseman wedding, 5 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Baker, Oct. 17. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct. 18. Baker Homecraft; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement, Oct. 19. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Oct. 20. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, Oct. 21. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Oct. 22. Blind Joe playing at the American Legion, Baker, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m., Oct. 23. Taryl and Morgan Walker marriage celebration dinner reception, 6 p.m., Plevna Community Center, Oct. 24. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct. 25. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Oct. 26.
Brief Golden Girls luncheon The Golden Girls will hold their October luncheon Friday, October 16, at noon at the Lucky Chinese Cafe.
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that you can ask for a change in child support that you pay or get? Some reasons you can ask for a change include if your income or your child’s living arrangements have substantially changed. For more information, please visit the Families and Kids section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.
The Longfellow elementary fifth grade social studies class put their creativity and knowledge to the test after the conclusion of an Early Americans Unit. The class chose a subcategory of Native Americans and created accurate representations of their homes in the pre-Colonization era. The projects were amazingly authentic, with some students even using real animal hides to make their teepees. Sugar cubes were another popular medium for those who were particularly interested in the early Inuit people. The class worked extremely hard, and it definitely showed throughout their projects!
Montana Farm Bureau News Fall harvest survey prices slightly decreased Fall is a great time to enjoy comforting casseroles with cheddar cheese and bacon and apple pie for dessert. The good news is these items are seeing slightly lower retail prices this quarter, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Fall Harvest Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $54.14, down $.12 or less than one percent compared to a survey conducted a year ago. Of the 16 items surveyed, ten decreased and six increased in average price. Higher milk and pork production this year has contributed to the decrease in prices on some key foods. “Energy prices, which affect everything in the marketbasket, have been quite a bit lower compared to a year ago. Processing, packaging, transportation and retail operations are all fairly energy-intensive,” said John Anderson, AFBF’s deputy chief economist. Lower energy prices account for much of the modest
decrease in the marketbasket. “It’s great to see that Montana prices for products like milk, bacon, apples, potatoes, flour and shredded cheese are even lower than the declining average prices in the survey,” says Montana Farm Bureau shopper Janet Krob. “It’s harvest season which is a perfect time to enjoy these great prices on delicious, seasonal food.” The one increase in cost was seen in eggs. “As expected, we saw higher egg prices because we lost so much production earlier this year due to the avian influenza situation in Iowa, Minnesota, and some other midwestern states,” Anderson noted. The year-to-year direction of the marketbasket survey tracks closely with the federal government’s “Consumer Price Index” report for food at home. As retail grocery prices have increased gradually over time, the share of the average food dollar that America’s farm and ranch families receive has dropped. “Through the mid-1970s, farmers received about one-third of consumer retail food expenditures
for food eaten at home and away from home, on average. Since then, that figure has decreased steadily and is now about 16 percent, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series,” Anderson said. Using the “food at home and away from home” percentage across-theboard, the farmer’s share of this $54.14 marketbasket would be $8.66. According to the USDA, Americans spend just under ten percent of their disposable annual income on food, the lowest average of any country in the world. A total of 69 shoppers in 24 states participated in the latest survey, conducted in September. “As always, we need to appreciate the hard work farmers and ranchers do to put affordable food on our tables,” Krob concluded.
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Know the rules for hunting on state trust lands Helena - Montana’s millions of acres of state trust lands offer prime opportunities for hunters across the state. With the 2015 hunting season now underway, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) asks that hunters and other recreationists get acquainted with the regulations for accessing trust lands before they take to the field. Hunters and anglers 12 years of age and older must possess a valid Montana Conservation License to hunt or fish on trust lands. For other types of non-commercial or non-concentrated uses, a separate State Lands General Recreational Use License is required. These are available from any Montana Dept. of Fish, Wildlife & Parks office, as well as all ALS license agents. Proceeds from license sales provide support to Montana’s public schools. Other important rules include: Know where state land boundaries lie. Maps showing state trust lands and the status of area roads are posted at DNRC, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and US Forest Service offices statewide. Topographic maps are usually available for purchase at sporting goods stores and
BLM and USFS offices. Do not trespass. State trust lands are legally accessible if they can be reached from adjacent public lands, public roads, or public waterways. If you have to cross private property to reach state land, you must first get permission from the landowner. Rules of the roads. The only roads open for vehicle use on trust lands are public roads, such as county roads and state highways, as well as other roads DNRC has designated as open. Off-road use is strictly prohibited. Designated roads that are open for use will be shown on travel plan maps or will be clearly posted with signs from DNRC. If unsure about the status of a particular road, contact the nearest DNRC land office. Disabled hunting access. Disabled hunters with a Permit to Hunt from Vehicle (issued by Montana FWP) are authorized to drive on any road on state trust lands, except those closed by sign or barrier. Firearm safety. The discharge of firearms within a quarter-mile of an inhabited dwelling or outbuilding is prohibited without first gaining permission from the occupants.
Other recreational use. Camping is limited to two consecutive days; campers must stay within 200 feet of a customary access point or navigable waterway. Open fires are prohibited outside designated campgrounds. Pets must be kept on a leash or be under the owner’s control, especially around other recreationists and livestock. More information on these and other regulations can be found in a brochure, “Guide to Recreational Use of State Land”, which is available from license agents or from a DNRC or FWP office. For additional information, contact DNRC Recreational Use Coordinator Dan Dobler at 406444-9726 or visit the DNRC web at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/recreational-useofstate-land.
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Photo by Lori Kesinger The changing of seasons has created an avenue of fall color alongside the trail-way by Baker Lake.
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New Listing: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2 lots. Fenced yard w/underground sprinklers, 314 S 9th St. E. $134,500 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000
NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Baker, MT Gun Show, Nov. 6, 7, 8, 2015, Thee Garage. 50 - 8’ tables - $25.00. Free admission. Open to the public Friday 3-8 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. 41-45c ____________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Oct. 25, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 42-43c
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 41-44c ____________________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom furnished apartment, utilities paid. No smoking and no pets. $600 rent plus a $600 cleaning and damage deposit. Call 406-7786794, 406-975-6794, or 406-7783996. 36tfc
FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Butcher pigs, ready starting November and beyond. Call 406-772-5898. 41-46c ____________________________ FOR SALE: New Coleman forcedair furnace, 60,000 BTU, 95% efficiency, multi-positional. Comes complete with: duct connector w/filter slot and cabinet for evap coil. Still inbox. Came with new modular and didn’t need it. $700 OBO. 406-772-5897. 41-42c __________________________ FOR SALE: Three bedroom, two bath, home. New roof and flooring, partly furnished. Serious inquiries only. Call 406-778-3200 evenings. 38-45c __________________________ 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 __________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-797-4766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc
FOR LEASE ____________________________ FOR LEASE: Commercial building located at 908 E. Montana, Baker, MT. Three-phase power, $900/mo, year lease. 918527-3713. 42-45p
HELP WANTED __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Job site is between Baker and Ekalaka, Montana. Work consists
of 70 percent farming/30 percent ranching and mechanics. Experience with semis or heavy equipment a must. Travel is reimbursed. Ability to have and build your own cow herd. We operate a smoke-free work place. Starting salary is $15/hr depending on qualifications. Call 406-975-6236. 42-44c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna Schools has openings for substitute bus drivers. If you are interested, please call Supt. Jule Walker at 406-772-5666 or come to the school and pick up an application. 40-43c
CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Peace Lutheran Church Ladies for the fun homemade basket I won at their Fall Dinner. Lynette O’Connor 42c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Bryce for spotting my fire and his quick response and the use of his equipment to control the fire. I am also very thankful for Bobby informing me of the situation and his professional quick action to the fire. I would like to thank Dale for his quick action to the danger of the fire. Thank you to the Plevna and Baker Fire Departments for the professional job they did at controlling and putting out the fire. I am thankful for every firefighter and the neighbors and relatives for helping at this time. The firefighters were so very kind to sort out the materials and staying long after dark to make sure everything was under control for which I am very grateful. I appreciate each and everyone of you for a job well done. Thank you to the sheriff’s department and ambulance services for coordinating and making sure electric service was restored. Thank you to the people at Southeast Electric for coming up and restoring electric service. I thank God for everyone who was so kind and helpful and if I left anyone out, I apologize. I feel blessed to live in such a kind and caring community and thanks again and may God bless you all Clayton Wenz 42p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Holkup Chiropractic for the Chiroflow pillow I won at the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. I have not had a chance to use this awesome gift yet, but I am sure I will enjoy it when I do! Thanks again. Brenda Wood 42c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you Baker Ace Hardware for the cozy blanket and fragrant candle I won at the Breast Cancer Awareness Annual Soup and Salad Luncheon. Thanks to Kelly Graham of Willow Day Spa for the basket of salon products and gift certificate I also won. It was greatly appreciated. Great job, FMC Radiology Dept., and everyone else who sponsored this very pleasant event. Mary Graham 42c
LEGALS __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation proposes to grant an application for
beneficial water use permit. Described below are the pertinent facts which summarize the application. The preliminary determination (PD) documenting the findings of fact and conclusions of law and any conditions attached to the water right are available on the internet at: http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. Objection Deadline: November 30, 2015. The Department can only accept objections filed on an Objection to Application, form 611. Mail the completed form and the $25.00 filing fee to the DNRC, PO Box 201601, Helena, MT 59620-1601 by the deadline specified. The form is available on the Department’s website. Direct any questions pertaining to the application, to obtain the PD or Objection Form to the Water Resources Office at 1371 Rimtop Drive, Billings, MT 59105-1978, phone: 406-247-4419. If issued, the right will be subject to prior existing water rights. Application Number: 42L 30072206 Owners: Denbury Onshore LLC 5320 Legacy Dr. Plano, TX 75024 Montana, State of Board of Land Commissioners Trust Land Management Division PO Box 201601 Helena, MT 59620-1601 Priority Date: April 10, 2015 at 11:24 a.m. Purpose (Use): Oil Well Flooding Maximum Flow Rate: 310.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 500.00 ACFT Source Name: Groundwater Source Type: Groundwater Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec SWSENE; Sec 24; Twp 8N; Rge 59E; County Fallon Period of Diversion: January 1 to December 31 Diversion Means: Well Well Depth: 8,911.00 feet Casing Diameter: 8.63 inches Flowing: No ID 2; Qtr Sec SWSENE; Sec 13; Twp 8N; Rge 59E; County Fallon Period of Diversion: January 1 to December 31 Diversion Means: Well Well Depth: 9,067.00 feet Static Water Level: 1,242.00 feet Casing Diameter: 8.63 inches Flowing: No
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Purpose (Use): Oil Well Flooding Volume: 500.00 AC-FT Period of Use: January 1 to December 31 Place of Use: County Fallon Twp 7N; Rge 59E: Sec 1; 12 Twp 7N; Rge 60E: Sec 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20; 21; 22; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30 Twp 8N; Rge 59E: Sec 2; 3; 4; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 36 Twp 8N; Rge 60E: Sec 19; 20; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 33 Remarks: Associated right This water right is associated with 42L 175702. They have overlapping place of use. Important information: Both wells used as points of diversion have been recompleted with 4300 foot depth. 42c __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Zoning Commission Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Monday, October 19, 2015 All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department or the City of Baker City Office. Meeting is handicapped accessible. A public hearing will be held at the next City of Baker Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The proposed public meeting is located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana, and is handicapped accessible. The purpose of the hearing is to review a Variance Request submitted by Robin Wright of Baker, Montana. The property is located at 21 South 2nd Street West in the Milwaukee 3rd Addition, Block 036, Lots 5 and 6. This property is zoned commercial. The applicant has placed two storage containers on her lots, with one straddling the boundary line. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow for the one storage unit to stay on the property line as it encroaches over the property’s boundary line by two feet. 17.12.040 - General Commercial: (d)6 Development Standards minimum street side yard setback: 10 feet. 17.08.120 states a “variance” means the approved relaxation or adjustment of the strict application of the terms of these regulations where, owing to special conditions, a literal
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Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NEED OFFER!! 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $75,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. PRICE REDUCED $212,500. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer. New Listing: Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe
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w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m enforcement of the provisions of these regulations will result in the following: (a) where it is an unnecessary hardship; (b) where it will not be contrary to public interest (c) where the spirit of this title will be observed and substantial justice done; and (d) where the relaxation or adjustment of these regulations will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. Montana Code Annotated 76-2307. Zoning Commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part except 76-02-306, the city of town council or other legislative body shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations
to be enforced therein. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting its final report, and such city or town council or other legislative body shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of such commission. 17.40.20 - Authority states. The authority of the city council shall be limited to the granting of variances from the following zoning regulations: (a) yard or setback requirements, (b) lot area and width requirements, (c) building height requirements, (d) off-street parking and loading requirements, (e) sign regulations, limited to maximum sign area. 40-42c
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HELP WANTED HERE WE GROW AGAIN... G & G Garbage is expanding and we are looking to add a new full time member to our Baker team. Successful candidates would have QuickBooks and accounting experience in addition to safety and compliance experience. If you would like to work with a dynamic long time established company with competitive wages and benefits, come join us.
Email your resume to: jobs@gandggarbage.com or stop by our office at 115 W. Prairie Ave. Baker, MT and pick up an application.
Fallon County has Board Positions open Fallon County Shooting Range Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-17 Lake Advisory Board - Fill Remaining term which will expire 6-30-16 Lake Advisory Board - (1)-3 year term Museum Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-17 Salary Commission - Tax paying Citizen 3 year term Tax Appeal Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-16 “Letter of interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due Tuesday, October 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106. The Commissioners will appoint Monday, October 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. __________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com _________________________________________________ Northwest Montana weekly seeks full-time reporter for diverse, county coverage. $11/hr. to start. Send cover letter, resume, three writing and photo samples to: summer@valleyjournal.net _________________________________________________ GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up $12,500 For pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217 _________________________________________________ Real Estate. NW Montana. Tungstenholdings.com. (406)2933714 _________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-CommercialStorefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com __________________________________________________ FREE program reveals truth about Credit Repair. Don't let bad credit ruin your life. Call1-800-385-1566 to learn more.
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Halloween Safety Tips Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). All Dressed Up: • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. • Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. • Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider nontoxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes. • When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant. • If a sword, cane, or stick is a part of your child's costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips. • Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. • Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as "one size fits all," or "no need to see an eye specialist," obtaining decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation, and serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss. • Review with children how to call 9-1-1 (or their local emergency number) if they ever have an emergency or be-
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come lost. Carving a Niche: • Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with markers. Then parents can do the cutting. • Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is safest. • Candlelit pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains and other flammable objects, and should never be left unattended. Home Safe Home: • To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations. • Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs. • Wet leaves or snow should be swept from sidewalks and steps. • Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. On the Trick-or-Treat Trail: • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home. • Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat. • Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind Trick-or-Treaters: * Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going. * Remember reflective tape for costumes and trick-or-treat bags. * Carry a cell phone for quick communication. * Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. * If no sidewalk is available,
walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic. * Never cut across yards or use alleys. * Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom). Never cross between parked cars or out driveways.
* Don't assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing Trick-or-Treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others will! * Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
Healthy Halloween: • A good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats. • Consider purchasing nonfood treats for those who visit your home, such as coloring books or pens and pencils.
• Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. • Try to ration treats for the days following Halloween.
The Biggest and Best Yet! The results are in and we are extremely grateful to let you know that the 4th Annual Lucas Meschke Broken Club Memorial Golf Scramble was again a HUGE success! With the generosity of the following who went above and beyond to help with donations, sponsorships, prizes, yummy food, kitchen help and running the show, from sign ups, contests, score keeping, announcing, organizing, lending golf carts and everything it takes, to the awesome 128 golfers who came to share an amazing day of golf, fun, friendship, and remembrance of our Lucas! We are so grateful for all of you! It is people like you who make this event possible and once again we will be “paying it forward” in loving memory of Lucas by giving scholarships to our youth of Fallon County... and, we hope to see you next year.
God Bless You All! - Angie, Tom, Reed, Whitney & Cole If we forgot someone, accept our apologies and please know that your contribution, no matter what you did, is so appreciated and again we thank you!
SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!! PAT & SHARON HARRISON DAVE & SANDRA RIEGEL JULIE & LESTER STRAUB DEVON HARRISON GRIFFITH STEEL CRAWFORD’S CONSTRUCTION, INC. TNT DIVERSIFIED, LLC HUFFORD’S CONSTRUCTION JACKSON VILLAGE/KELLY GILLAN D & M SOLUTIONS WAYNE ZACHER REYNOLDS SUPERMARKET LAKEVIEW COUNTRY CLUB & STAFF MARISA PACKINEAU HERBST INSURANCE TOWNSEND ACCOUNTING J & M LUMBER THEE BODY SHOP SPIFFY’S FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY KAY WIMAN & TODD “PETE” WILSON FALLON COUNTY VET CLINIC BAKER BODY SHOP NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE INDIAN TRAIL RANCH CO. / JIM HURLEY RED RIVER INN & SUITES MIDLAND GARAGE DOORS 4J WELL SERVICE INC. NEWELL BROADCASTING BARRY AND BRENDA REID BARTH ELECTRIC FALLON COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION BAKER METAL & RECYCLING, INC. D.O. BROWN & CO.
DANI JUNSO JOHN & PAM BEACH GRIFFITH EXCAVATION, INC. K & S ELECTRIC, INC. QUALITY TRANSPORTATION, INC. RUNNINGS LITTLE MISSOURI SMOKE SHOP GRIFFITH RENTAL MOM’S LAUNDRY THIELEN WELDING CHOICE CONSTRUCTION LLC F & D OILFIELD MAINTENANCE GETIM HERE BAKER ACE HARDWARE SIMPLY CHIC - REBECCA HAVENS ALL 4 U FLOWERS C & S AUTOMOTIVE INSURANCE STORE, INC. CABIN CREEK CAFE UNDERGROUND BORING SPECIALTIES RUSSELL’S CLOTHING HEISER’S BAR & CASINO SPIRITS PLUS BAKER REXALL DRUG N STYL – MANDI ARNOLD N STYL – KRISTEN CUSTER BATTERMAN LAW OFFICES, PC MIKE AND DEB JENKS CIRCLE R STEEL & INSULATION MIKE’S PLUMBING CORNER BAR DEB AFRANK MONTANA MOTEL WYRICK CONSTRUCTION
BUBBA PARIS - 3 TIME 49ERS SUPER BOWL CHAMP DUSTIN & CHELSEA SCHEETZ SCISSOR WIZARD – LOUISE VARNER BAKER CLUB NORTHSIDE TRUCK & AUTO CENTER, INC. PRAIRIE FUELS DAN & BERT LAGASSE N STYL – JACKIE MARTIN BAKER FURNITURE CO. RUSS AND DIANE HOAGLAND TRI STATE SERVICE, LLC UPLAND HOME MAINTENANCE DALLAS AND MIRANDA NEWELL CRAwFORD’S WELDING PASTIME CLUB & STEAKHOUSE RICK & KERI SCHELL & FAMILY D&D OILFIELD SERVICE MULTI CHEM EDDIE & SHYE COULTER BLONDE STREAK BOUTIQUE ALAN AND TRISH BARTH MIKE AND ANNA SCHULTZ DEB VEROYE MEL BERTSCH JULIE & STEVE STANHOPE RYAN VARNER LISA STANHOPE LEXI STANHOPE DOLORES SCHELL SUSA FAMILY DL WELDING JERRID GEVING WALT LOSINSKI/DJ MUSIC WOODY’S TRUCKING
FALLON COUNTY TIMES GENE AND LEANN KOPPINGER BIG GAME CASINO & TAVERN NAPA – PRECISION AUTO PARTS CARQUEST THE WINDMILL/BAR 51 – BILLINGS BRYCE HUFFORD KEN AND CONNIE SCHELL ANNA CRAWFORD CHRIS & TRISHA SCHELL JAKE AND BREANN SCHELL KELLY GROLL LARRY & PEGGY NIEMERG JOSH & KIM CUPPY AND GIRLS DOUG & TRACI SCHELL INSURANCE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADMIN. – LUANNE GENTILINI NOW OILWELL SERVICE ROBERT & JAN SINGER SEW WHAT EMBROIDERY BUMBLE BEE FLORAL MAGIC CITY METAL ART VERTEX CONSULTING - BILLINGS KAROL ZACHMANN - “TALK AROUND TOWN” MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE CO-OP ~EVERYONE WHO LOANED OUT THEIR GOLF CARTS~ ~EVERYONE WHO DONATED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS~ ~EVERYONE WHO BROUGHT AND HELPED SERVE FOOD~ ~CLARENCE SCHELL MEMORIAL DONATIONS FOR LMBCM~