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FALLON County

BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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Cenex program rewards free fuel to community members

By Lori Kesinger Unknown to most people in the Baker area is a program rewarding local community members with free fuel. The Cenex Tanks of Thanks program recognizes and rewards people’s good deeds with a gift card for use at a Cenex retail location, such as Farmers Union Oil Company in Baker.

The program has recognized more than 16,000 people across the nation since 2012, and given away more than $450,000 in

free fuel.

“Sometimes even the smallest gestures can have a big impact on a community,” says Travis Mashak, Farmers Union Oil Company Manager. “The Tanks of Thanks program provides the Baker community with a simple way to thank the people who give back to those around them. As a local business, we are proud to offer a program that rewards the people who make our community a better place to live.”

Every month 100 nominees are drawn at random to receive a gift card worth $50 at any Cenex retail location. Cenex retailers can also give away gift cards to reward individuals they see doing good in their local communities.

Customers, friends and families are encouraged to visit tanksofthanks.com and nominate someone they know who deserves to be recognized for his or her contribution to the community.

Informational meeting on Baker Corridor Planning Study The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and in coordination with Fallon County and the City of Baker, has developed a corridor planning study that includes the City of Baker and surrounding vicinity. A need was identified for a planning study to examine freight traffic through the downtown area, as well as the internal transportation network, highway issues and other identified transportation needs.

The goal of the study has been 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.

Improvement options developed for the study include new road alignments to address the issue of freight traffic through the downtown area, improve the operation of the US 12/MT 7 intersection to accommodate an acceptable level of service, reduce delay due to at-grade railroad crossing closures, as well as many other objectives.

A second informational meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall in Baker. The purpose of the meeting will be to present the draft corridor study, discuss the recommended improvement options and receive feedback from the community.

The draft Baker Corridor Planning Study will be available for review and comment on Oct. 7 and accessible from the study website at: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/baker/.

Comments may be submitted in writing at the informational meeting, online via the study website, or by mail to Corrina Collins, MDT Statewide and Urban Planning, Project Manager, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620-1001. Indicate that comments are for the Baker Corridor Planning Study. Deadline for receiving comments is Nov. 6, 2015.

2015 Homecoming Candidates Back row, l-r: Jordan Baxter, Joseph Fisher, Matt Packer and Austin Braun. Front: Taylor Miller, Taylor Photo by Carole Bettenhausen Stinnett, Morgan Miller, and Taylyn Koenig.

Positive Choices Youth Conference Submitted by Fallon - Carter County Extension Office The 2015 Positive Choices Youth Conference is scheduled for Oct. 13. The speaker this year is Rusty May, School Counselor, Violence Prevention Specialist and Founder of the Bullying and School Safety Foundation and School ToolsTv.com (STTV). STTV is a daily one minute social skills webcast that’s being watched by over 20,000 students in over 800 classrooms in the US and Canada. Author of “RedWhat To Do When You’re Angry” and co-author of “Time In- The Educational Relationship”, professional speaker Rusty May has done over 3,000 presentations and assemblies.

“If students don’t believe it’s more about them than about their test score, they won’t reach their full academic potential and can become a major distraction. This isn’t about bad kids, it’s about bad habits. Poor

social skills are learned behaviors, which can be unlearned. It’s in the teaching, modeling and reinforcing of these basic skills a few minutes each day that real progress can be made which will lift the entire class and increase teachable time. Please join me for a lively discussion that will help you achieve the results you’re looking for in the classroom and beyond,” Rusty May said.

This program is offered to the students of Baker, Ekalaka, Plevna, Wibaux and Marmarth. There will also be a session for adults Oct.13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Longfellow Gym, admission is free.

We are very excited about this year’s program and we hope you are able to join us for this year’s session. If you have any questions, please contact the MSU Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-7787110.

Join the Walk to School Day in Baker

Construction of the internal plumbing for the splash park at Ironhorse Park started this fall. The piping will connect to nozzles and above ground waterplay features. The splash park is tentatively planned to open late spring of next year.

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By Lori Kesinger Youth of all ages are encouraged to join the fun of walking to school in Baker, Wednesday, Oct. 7, on International Walk to School Day. This event is being organized by the Baker PTA. Lincoln students can meet at the Baker Lake Gazebo.

Longfellow students can meet at the Baker Post Office.

Walking to school from both locations will start at 8 a.m.

Although Walk to School Day is focused on walking, students may ride their bikes. Teens are greatly encouraged to be a part of the walk with the younger students to their schools then continue walking to the high school. Parents may also join the walk.

Organized by the Partnership for a Walkable America, Walk to School Day began in 1997 as a one-day event aimed at building awareness for the need for walkable communities. In 2000, the event became international when the UK, SEE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY, PAGE 5

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, October 7, 2005High temperature Oct. 1 was 95 degrees. . . Just ten days after the end of summer, Old Man Winter decided to blast the area with about a foot of heavy, wet snow on Oct. 4 and 5. Broken tree branches litter the yards and streets of Baker, power lines are down north of town and school has been cancelled in many locations as far south as Buffalo, SD. Traffic on Baker streets Oct. 5 was at a bare minimum. . . Fallon County Times Publisher Darlene Hornung and Dorothy Stieg, Times reporter, met with the Fallon County Commissioners Oct. 3 to discuss Montana statutes concerning open meetings and nepotism. The women felt the Commissioners had not handled the meeting properly when choosing two new members for the Fair Board. The women were also concerned about the nepotism law because a Commissioner’s wife had been chosen to serve on the Fair Board. . . A farewell party for Bob and Dolores Irvine will be held Oct. 9. . .

Ruby Bruce is Reynolds October Employee of the Month. . .

2005 Homecoming queen and king candidates are Laura Beach, Mandi Overton, Kari Pankratz, Marissa Straub, Aaron Straub, Kylen Kary, Nicholas Brown, and Cody Heiser. . . Raymond and Delphine celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary Sept. 21. . . . Many people across the nation are doing everything they can to help hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans, including Baker natives Cheri (Ferrel) Ziebart, Allen Knipp, Deb Roberts, and Laura Mason.

20 YEARS AGO Friday, October 5, 1995 -The annual Salute to Education banquet sponsored by the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture was held Sept.

27. Joan Grammond, first grade teacher at Lincoln School, was chosen as the 1995 Teacher of the Year. Recipient of the 1995 Friend of Education Award is the Fallon County Times. . . Baker’s newest business is Therapeutic Massage.

Owner/operator Paula Harkins is a certified technician and will be in Baker Tuesdays and Thursdays at the ‘N Styl building. . The activity at Farmers Union has created a lot of interest in Baker. When work is completed, there will be a 42’x28’ lighted canopy in front of Farmers Union along with the gas dispensers. Across the street will be the underground fuel tanks, an island dispensing four different kinds of diesel fuel and a bulk rack to load the bulk truck. . . The 4-H Clovers 4-H Club won first place in the National 4-H Week window displays. . . Carleen Susa is Reynolds Supermarket October Employee of the Month. . . Fallon Medical Complex has a new refrigera-

tor. This refrigerator is designed for storing blood. it is hooked up to a monitor which charts and records the internal temperature of the refrigerator 24 hours per day.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 3, 1985This week has been designated as the time to honor Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and the services they provide. Pictured as the ambulance crew and EMTs are Suzie Quenzer, Rick Bandy, Delsa Travis, Paulette Merwin, Kathy Cornelius, Jodie Schuetzle, Dorothy Beckers, Lindsay Barrett and Mary Lou Ryden. . .

Dustan Ketterling, 18 month old son of Rory and Kristi Ketterling, has been hospitalized for a week in Hettinger where he is being treated for spinal meningitis. . Mark Wood is among the Southwestern Oklahoma State University music students who are members of the marching band. . . Sept. 18 a hearing was held in Marmarth where citizens were informed of an investigation being made to examine the books of the City. The following Wednesday, Sept. 25, Carmie Fuchs, Marmarth City Auditor, was charged with theft (a felony) and Misapplication of Intrusted Property.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 2, 1975The newly re-organized Range Resource Committee consisting of chairman Bob Neumann, Mike Murphy, Norman Panasuk, Jim Anderson, Allen Wang, Warren Lee, Bob Cornelius, Frank Sparks, Dave Hielig, Bob Herbst and Wally Palm held a tour Sunday of the surrounding area. . . Three new directors were elected at the general meeting of Baker Livestock. Those nominated and elected at the general meeting were Bill Ludwick, Delbert Schweigert, and Dick O’Connor. . . A count of 194 people attended the reception given to the teachers Monday evening and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Harry Erickson, superintendent, introduced all the faculty and employed members of the Baker school system.

championship motorcycle race in Williston. . . Mrs. Harry Hanson, chairman of the first hobby show to be staged by the Fallon-Carter Extension Homemakers, reports a most successful event last Saturday.

60 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 29, 1955 -- The town of Ekalaka went all out to honor one of their outstanding citizens, Charles Putnam, at a celebration held Sunday in Ekalaka. .

Herman Follmer, who live 35 miles southwest of Plevna, lost a new milking barn complete except for the hanging doors by fire. . . Baker Woman’s Club met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Lee Moline with Mrs. Bob Corbitt and Mrs. Claude Moseley assisting hostesses. . .

Main topic of business at the Jaycee meeting last Thursday evening was plans for improvement of the city park located north of the hospital.

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 27, 1945 -- Baker will possibly play only one home football game this year and that will be Saturday against State School, Miles City. . . Fallon County Teachers Institute was well attended Sept. 20, which was held in the Eastside School. All Baker, Plevna and Ollie high school and grade school teachers were in attendance, and all but three of the 20 rural teachers. . . Otto Hoenkes, who were attending a church service in Plevna, found their car missing when they got ready to leave for home. The sheriff was called and their car was found in an alley in Baker a short time after the loss was reported. . .

Pvt. George Schwindt received his discharge papers from the Army; Sgt. Herbert Bechtold writes from Okinawa that they are now patrolling the island, taking pictures and really seeing what the place looks like.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 3, 1935 -- Radio dispatches this morning reported that without declaring war Mussolini sent his airplanes to Ethopia and the capital city of Addis Ababa was bombed, killing many people. . . Baker riflemen won 50 YEARS AGO the match here Sunday from Thursday, September 23, Mildred by a score of 1056 to 1965-- Sam Durham and Edgar 979.

Justesen received a 15 year service award and Valentine 90 YEARS AGO Schartz received a 25 year Thursday, October 1, 1925service award from MDU. . . The county agent has received Baker PTA will have its first applications from 41 farmers meeting of the year Monday in Fallon County who are inwith Mrs. James Massey as terested in the purchase of president. . . Roy Bettenhausen purebred bulls. A few farmers was appointed by the City want cows and heifers. . . Max Council to serve on the airport Winner, local manager of the commission. . . Baker Home- Baker Sawyer Store, received makers celebrate their 25th an- word that he is to assume manniversary Monday. . . agership of their store in LivApproximately 2500 people at- ingston. . . The machinery for tended the Fall Festival dinner the Peoples Exchange arrived given by the Chamber of Com- Tuesday and will be installed merce, Woman’s Club, Jaycees as fast as possible in order to and Jaycee Jaynes. . . Billie get the cold storage plant in Eilek won second in a state operation.

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Legislative update

By Sen. Matt Rosendale I spent nearly all of last week either traveling to or participating in meetings in Helena. Sept. 23 the School Funding Interim Commission (SFIC) met to start working on the ten year update for K12 funding. Sept. 24-25 my regular interim committee (Education and Local Government-ELG) met.

It was the first meeting for the SFIC so we elected a chairperson, adopted rules and agreed upon a basic outline of work. The K-12 funding is a large part of the state’s total budget, roughly $1.5 billion annually out of the $5 billion, and consist of a multitude of complex calculations to determine exactly how much each school and district will receive. Our state constitution mandates equity throughout the entire system which places thresholds not only for minimum investments, but for maximum expenditures by individual districts. With over 400 school districts across the state ranging in size from a few students to thousands of students, this becomes very difficult to achieve.

The next meeting will focus on four main areas: Special Education, Recruitment and Retention of Teachers and Other Staff, District Boundaries and Isolated Rural Schools and, finally, Capital Projects. Several other issues will be put in a survey to be judged by the committee members and prioritized for future consideration.

Fortunately, several members from the SFIC serve on the ELG interim committee.

This gives us the ability to schedule these meetings back to back eliminating double travel time. It also allows us to share some of the pertinent information easily between the groups, and shift some of the workload from one committee to the other. The SFIC has the added benefit of including several citizen members which add a whole new perspective. Renee Rasmussen, Superintendent from Bainville, is one of the public members and it is great to have her input and perspectives.

It was brought to the attention of the Education and Local Government (ELG) interim committee that the Office of Public Instruction had been appropriating funds (ANB) to certain school districts for students under the age of five. While this is allowed under statute for specific and limited circumstances, it is supposed to be rare. The Legislature made it very clear during the 2015 session that it had no desire to fund pre-school programs across the entire state.

Many in the committee saw this as an attempt by the Office of Public Instruction to manipulate the interpretation

of the statute in an attempt to implement statewide preschool in direct contradiction to legislative intent. When a request was made to the department to provide information to the committee as to which schools were receiving these funds and how many students (under the age of five) they were receiving these funds for, the department could not, or would not, provide the information. We are still waiting for this information and I will continue to press the department until it is received.

Lastly, the Department of Revenue just provided a forecast which shows the state is projecting an ending fund balance of about $455 million. This is approximately $100 million more than what the governor arbitrarily has required that we leave in the bank. With a dramatic increase in the property taxes of many of our residences, and failing infrastructure everywhere we look, one could only hope that the governor would direct some of those funds into vital infrastructure which would benefit the economy and provide some relief to the most vulnerable in our communities on fixed incomes. I’m afraid the distance from the banks in Helena to the needs of eastern Montana is too great for us to receive any investment under this administration.

The good news is that we have a very dedicated and united group of legislators from around the state who are working very hard to direct some of these excess funds into true vital infrastructure projects which will benefit our communities and our state.

As always, I may be reached at: mattrosendale@midrivers. com or 406-687-3549.

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Extension Calendar Oct. 4 - Fallon County 4-H Achievement Night Oct. 4-10 - National 4-H Week Oct. 12 - Holiday - office closed Oct. 13 - Positive Choices Youth Conference Oct. 14 - Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting Oct. 21 - Fallon County 4-H Council meeting

Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Eleven people came out to play pinochle Sept. 27 at the Baker Senior Center. There were two tables of four players and one table of three.

Winners were Rosemarie Dahlman, Jerry Neary, Judy Fradenburgh, and Levi Hlebechuk.

Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.

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Daily Specials • Oct. 2 - 8 Friday - Spaghetti • Cheesy Broccoli Soup Saturday - Cook’s Choice Tuesday - Green Chili Chicken Sandwich Chicken Noodle Soup Wednesday - Finger Steaks w/side Reuben Soup Thursday - Pork Chops & Kraut w/Mashed Potatoes • Creamy Mushroom Soup

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406-778-2202 Open Tuesday - Saturday Please give 24 hours notice for pans of caramel rolls 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Baker Agronomy Center Full Service Agro no my Plant Fertilizer • Crop Protection • Seed • Recommendations and farm service geared around your operation • Latest in crop management products to maximize this year’s crop potential Grower owned company helping to achieve success in the field Stop in and visit:

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George Duane Wassmann III Services were held for George Duane Wassmann III, infant son of Darcy and George Wassmann, Jr. He was born and passed away Sept. 19, 2015 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.

George leaves behind his parents of Baker; maternal grandparents, Roger and Laurie Pankratz of Baker; pater-

Debi Kirschten A funeral service for Debi Kirschten, 64, of Baker was held Oct. 1, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial was in the Marmarth Cemetery.

A prayer service was held Sept. 30, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Debi passed away Sept. 25, 2015 at her home near Baker.

I decided to write my own obituary because I wanted to spare my family of having to come up with a poetic stanza or trying to think of each and all of my accomplishments. Actually, I really don’t recall any accomplishments in my life. I do, however, recall things that I was passionate about; my son, Jeremy “AJ” Suttie; my husband, Mike Kirschten; my grandchildren, Jayden, Jena, Shy, Justice and Liberty; daughter, Trisha; niece, Jodi; nephew, Levi; and my special daughter, Shannon.

I was born March 30, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Reuel V. and Goldie E. (Schmidt) McMaster.

I loved gardening and preserving the bounties of my gardens. I used to like to mow grass and spend time with my animals (goats, llamas, horses, sheep and cows). They centered me! They loved me because I was their food wagon, but sometimes they just loved me.

From where I stand (lay), I just tried to do the best I could in my life with me. Rarely did I succeed in accomplishing what I set out to do, the way that I originally pictured it in my mind. But did the best I could in a way that made sense to me.

For all the BGCs I had, I was actually a pretty happy person on a daily or part of a daily basis, or at the very least I tried.

By no means was I perfect! My father-in-law used to say I was rough around the edges!

I encountered many bumps in the road and a lot of bruises along the way. There is not, however, a time in my life that I couldn’t name happy or fun times. Some parts of my life were harder than others, but I kept getting back on the horse.

I learned something from every stupid decision I made, and lived with the consequences.

Sure, I have regrets. Yes, I did sin. The only thing separating me from another is the degree in which I sinned. I was known for my foot in mouth syndrome, which I was never able to fix. I didn’t always make the best choices in life, sometimes hurting others in my path. For this I am deeply sorry.

I also get my chance this way to say Thank You! Thank you to any and all of you that for whatever reason decided that they had a few minutes of their day to share it with me. Those

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who helped me, assisted me, cared for me, laughed with me, and cried with me. I believe I had a lot more laughs than tears, so again, thank you for participating in my life in whatever way you have. You have made my life worth living, even in the toughest of times.

If you think of me and want to honor my memory, do this: Adopt a stray animal or at least take it out of the cold and find it a good home. God gives us everything we need, do the same for your animals.

Volunteer to be a part-time parent or grandparent to a child or children who need you more than you would ever think. Sit with them on Saturday morning and watch cartoons, play volleyball, T-ball, basketball, or just be a kid with them. No one is going to care how clean your house was after you are gone.

But some child might remember that you gave them a few minutes of your day.

Forgive that one person who drove you and your sanity up the wall!

Volunteer at a homeless shelter or offer shelter or a ride to someone who desperately needs just to be warm for a few minutes.

Take back your life and quit being leery of everyone you don’t know. Let down your guard once in a while, a beautiful relationship could be hiding behind the facade, just take it one layer at a time. What you actually may be seeing is nothing more than fear.

I guess in most people’s eyes, this is strange, perhaps morbid of me to do this. But I wanted you to know my heart. My open mouth syndrome has already introduced you to my mind, and we all know about the clumsy body.

Most of all, thank you Jesus for giving me the life you have given me. Thank you, Jesus, for showing me the beauty along with the ugly sadness.

All of my sunsets have been glorious. Thank you for this final one!

I am survived by my husband, Michael; son, Jeremy Suttie; daughter, Trisha; grandchildren, Jayden, Jena, Shy, Justice and Liberty; niece, Jodi; nephew, Levi; mother-in-law, Miriam Kirschten; and special daughter, Shannon.

I was preceded in death by my parents, Reuel and Goldie; brother, Joseph McMaster; and father-in-law, Jim Kirschten.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to West River Health Services, 1000 Hwy 12, Hettinger, ND 58639-7530.

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

Gloria Duneman funeral notice A funeral service for Gloria Duneman, 76, of Baker will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial will take place in Bonnievale Cemetery.

A family receiving friends service for Gloria will be held

from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker.

Gloria passed away Sept. 28, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex.

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

Patchwork Quilt Guild Submitted by Joan Grammond The Patchwork Quilt Guild met Sept. 8 with ten members present. Our project for the day was sewing “Diamond in a Square Strings” under the guidance of Sharon Huether.

Deb Barth took 18 quilts to McKinley School and received a thank you note. Neila Curry brought a donation quilt and has another almost ready.

September is National Sewing month.

Our guild is planning a Sew Fun Day for Friday, Oct. 9, starting at 9 a.m. with a potluck meal at noon. It will be held at the Marmarth Community Center. We will work on Chinese coin strips, 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches and 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, cut ahead if you can; or bring the scraps from Diamond in the Square project.

We will decide on Friday about lunch for Saturday, the 10th. Be sure to invite friends to join us.

We had Show and Tell articles: Kathy Wilkening used her “make your own fabric” of shades of black and appliqued batik autumn leaves for a beautiful wall hanging. Neila Curry shared a fabric bookmark, a wall hanging made of 4 1/2 inch blocks, and the donation quilt of Mile a Minute strips with a soft yellow flannel backing.

Our next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10 a.m. at Thee Garage Showroom. We will be making British Walking Mittens using old sweaters, polar fleece, batting, buttons, etc. If you need a pattern, let Joan know. All are welcome to join us sewing or visiting.

Hay Hotline connects buyers and sellers An online Hay Hotline is offered by the Montana Department of Agriculture as a service to the agricultural industry. Producers may list hay for sale and pasture available.

If you are looking for hay or pasture, you can search listings by type and location.

You can also check for pricing before you list your forage by visiting the page for the

USDA Montana Weekly Hay Market. Go to: http://agr.mt.gov/agr/Producer/HayHotline/ to connect to this agricultural resource.

For inquiries about the Hay Hotline, contact: Montana Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0202; phone 406-4442402; fax 406-444-9442; email: agr@mt.gov.

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Taking orders for sausage. Call any Plevna Fireman.

Public Square Rosary Crusade

nal grandparents, George Duane Wassmann, Sr. and Jackie Wassmann of Havre; maternal great-grandmother, Bev Roberts, of Bridger; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the Please join the 2015 Public family at www.stevensonfu- Square Rosary Crusade. As neralhome.com. we all know, the United

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States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.

Please join us in praying for our nation October 10, 2015, at 12 noon. The local Public Square Rosary Rally will take place at McClain Park near the veterans’ memorial.

Please contact Joan Grammond at 406-778-3430 or 406-978-3434 for more information.

Flu Shot Clinic The Fallon County Public Health Department will hold a flu shot clinic Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Health location at 225 S. 3rd St. West in Baker.

Looking for hunting photos Fallon County Times is looking for photos of hunting adventures, whether it’s the trophy buck you bagged or getting your limit of pheasants.

Please send high-resolution photos to: fctimes@midrivers.com to be featured in the Fallon County Times. Include your name, who took the photo, the name of anyone in the photo, and information about where and when the animal was taken, along with other details of the hunt.

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 Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct. 4.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Oct. 6.

City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Oct. 7.

Breast Cancer Awareness Soup and Salad Luncheon, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fallon County Exhibit Hall, Oct. 8.

Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper, Plevna Community Center, 5 p.m., Oct. 10.

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

Columbus Day; Hospital Helpers; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Oct. 12.

Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, Oct. 13.

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

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

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• Fillings • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures

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

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

Fallon County 4-H Fall Livestock Judging

Birthday boy

The Fallon County 4-H Fall Livestock Judging Contest was held Sept. 27, 2015 in the Fallon County indoor livestock arena. Twenty-three youth judged seven different animal classes and gave three sets of reasons.

Caleb Ploeger was the top senior 4-H judger. Other senior livestock judgers

were Jolyn Rost, Chase Huelle, Bo Rost, Taylyn Dukart, Tannon Dukart, and Rachael Lowery.

Anika Ploeger was the top junior 4-H judger. Other junior judgers were Colton Turbiville, Zoie Rost, Chloe Tudor, Mattie Mastel, Sidny Scherman, Donnie Steen, Cole Rost, and Jenna Paul.

Logan Scherman was the top 4-H Novice judger. Other notice judgers were Jaeda Paul, Tucker Turbiville, Jessica Stark, Clay Rost, and Kinch Rost..

Jessica Paul was the top FFA judger.

The official judge was Beth Enos. This Fall Livestock Judging was hosted by the Country Cousins 4-H Club.

Marc Newell turned ten years old Aug. 12. He celebrated the day by going to the Montana Fair with his neighbors - the Howes. He and his school friends then went to The Reef for another party later.

Marc is the son of Kyle and Lynda Newell of Billings.

His grandparents are Karen and Dan Kraft of Butte, Susan Newell of Baker and the late Leon Newell.

Miles Pearce Brown Big brother Mason and big sister Aubree along with their parents Nicholas and Maria Brown are proud to announce the newest arrival in their family, Miles Pearce.

Miles was born July 1, 2015.

He weighed 8 lbs. 10.4 oz. and

measured 21.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Dave and Deanna Hayden and John and Nikki Brown, all of Baker.

Great-grandparents are Joy Hayden and Mary Lee Brown, both of Baker, and Delores Hotchkiss of Bozeman.

Clyde Emil Manas Terry and Lacey (O’Connor) Manas of Utica, SD are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Clyde Emil.

Local artist Gaye Sander instructed a colored pencil class at Superior Care Villa. The ladies were taught how Clyde was born June 12, to shade and blend colors to show depth and dimension. Pictured are, from l-r: Florence Herbst, Gaye 2015 at 10:17 p.m. at Sanford Sander, Dude Veroye, Erna Losing, Mary Stark, and Betty Rieger. Everyone enjoyed the class very much.

Health in Sioux Falls, SD. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and measured 20 1/2 inches long.

He joins big brothers Connor (4 years) and Colter (16 months).

Proud grandparents are Jack and Claudine O’Connor of Ismay and Marvin Manas of Utica, SD. Watching over from heaven is their sister, Maggie Manas.

Marmarth Public School District is looking for substitute teachers to be added to our calling list for the 2015-2016 school year.

Individuals will be teaching basic academic, social and other formative skills, except music, art & special education September 23 was Scarecrow Day at the Toybox Preschool in Baker. But these little cuties, Rylee Mitchell and Sophia Heaton, made it not so scary.

Rylee’s parents are Shyloh and Alex Mitchell Dude Veroye of Superior Care Villa and Gaye Sander are all smiles as they are about and Sophia’s parents are to cruise the town. The two left in style in Gaye’s red 1962 Chevy Impala convertible. Nessa and Jon Heaton.

Salary: $140.00 per day, no benefits available for these positions.

Skills/Qualifications: Must be able to substitute in North Dakota, also have a record of teaching or subbing from another certified school.

Interested Candidates please contact Arlene Ferrell 701-279-5454 or 701-523-6836 or send letter and references to: Marmarth School District # 12, PO Box 70, Marmarth ND 58643

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Legal Tip of the Week Did you know …

that you have the right to be reemployed in your civilian job if you left it for military service? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) gives that right, touchdown run. From then on the Spar- but there are things you must tans held the Indians scoreless, 44-0, to do. You must give advance get the second conference win. notice of your service to your Offensively, the Spartans had 28 runs employer, return to work after for 208 yards. Dalton Herbst 1-87 yards, Austin Braun 2-37 yards, Dillon Cunningham 4-37 yards, Keegan Kary 10-32 AW NFORCEMENT yards. Passing - Luke Gonsioroski was Baker Police Department 4-6 for 83 yards and 3 TDs. Receiving • September 21, 2015 - September 27, 2015 - 37 Calls for service: Jordan Baxter had 2 catches for 44 yards 3 agency assists; 3 alarms; 5 animal complaints; 3 citizen assists; and 2 TDs. Nicholas Bohle had one catch 1 crash (hit and run); 2 extra patrols; 4 informations; 1 lost or found for 28 yards and a TD; and Austin Braun property; 1 missing person; 1 noise complaint; 1 public safety complaint; 1 suspicious vehicle; 1 theft, 7 traffic stops, 2 unlocks; 1 unhad one catch for 11 yards. secured building Defense: Isaac Rost led the team in tackles with 7, Nic Mahon had 6, Joe Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to Fisher, Andrew Craft, Jacob Ayers and call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and Dalton Herbst each had one interception. rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and convicCasey Wyrwas and Isaac Rost both had tion of responsible parties. one fumble recovery.

The Baker Spartans will travel to Forsyth to take on the Dogies Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.

Baker football team stays undefeated

By Jordan Baxter The Baker Spartans hosted the Lodge Grass Indians Sept. 25 and finished with a 44-0 victory. With the first offensive play of the game, the Indians threw an interception to Joe Fisher. The Spartans took over and scored on a one yard run

by Joe Fisher to put the Spartans up 6-0.

The Indians got the ball back and on third down threw another interception - this one to Andrew Craft. The Baker offense took over and Luke Gonsioroski whipped the ball out to Jordan Baxter for a 13 yard touchdown pass. The extra point was good from Austin Braun, making the score 13-0. Lodge Grass received the ball and started to drive down the field. The Spartan defense stood strong and Lodge Grass turned it over once again. Luke Gonsioroski and the Spartans took over and began to drive down the field into Lodge Grass territory. On a

first and ten, Luke Gonsioroski dropped back looking for an open receiver, but couldn’t find one so he started to roll out to his right and launched the football 31 yards to the end zone connecting with Jordan Baxter for the touchdown. Austin Braun kicked the extra point to make the score 20-0 in Spartan favor. Lodge Grass could not overcome the Spartan defense.

On the next offensive possession, Gonsioroski connected with Nicholas Bohle for a 28 yard touchdown pass, to make the score 26-0.

Starting the second quarter, Austin Braun ran 25 yards on a quarterback keeper for the touchdown. Defense continued to dominate for the Spartans.

Shortly before halftime, Dalton Herbst exploded with an 87 yard touchdown run to put the Spartans up 38-0 at half.

Halfway into the third quarter, Dillon Cunningham broke out for a 22 yard

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Junior class officers President - Isaac Rost - not pictured, vice president Luke Gonsioroski, secretary Melissa Breitbach, treasurer Kadon Gentilini, Student Council rep Keegan Kary, Student Council alt Josh Stutts, advisor Mrs. Hoversland.

Homecoming schedule Homecoming week activities start Monday, Oct. 5, with dress-up day and coronation at 1:15 p.m. Royalty will be introduced and the king and queen will be crowned. Tuesday, Oct. 6, is Class Superhero Day and Powder Puff Football game at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, is Decade Day and Spirit Night at 7:00 at McGonigal Gymnasium. Thursday, Oct. 8, is Nerd Day, and Friday,

Walk to School CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Canada and US joined together for the first international Walk to School Day. Currently, thousands of schools across America and more than 40 countries worldwide celebrate walking to school every October.

Not only is walking to school but, but it enables youth to include regular physical activity into their routine,

Oct. 9, is Maroon and Gold Day. Friday the Baker Spartans will host Poplar at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, the Lady Spartan volleyball team will host Lodge Grass at 1:00 and 2:30 p.m.; and St. Labre at 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. Following the volleyball matches, the last event of the week will be the homecoming dance at the Longfellow Gym from 9:00-11:30 p.m.

reduces traffic and the amount of air pollutants from vehicles, brings awareness to walking safely, lessens fuel costs and creates a stronger sense of community.

The PTA has registered this local event to be counted as a community involved in the International Walk to School Day. For more information or any questions about the Walk to School Day, contact PTA president Liz Sonsalla at 406891-0116. You can also visit: walkbiketoschool.org to learn more about this annual international event.

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Invitation to bid Lakeview Country Club is looking for bids for 12 new cart sheds. The board would like the sheds to be located east of the current carts sheds running 6 on each side. The sheds will have roll up doors and cement floors. If you are interested, please feel free to contact or go out to the Country Club and they will allow you to get the measurements you need to complete your bid. Please include in your bids dirt work, concrete work, electrical (including two or four outside lights) building materials, and roll up doors. The board would also like a quote to build a storage shed under the deck of the Country Club for our beer cart. Deadline for bids • Monday October 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Marisa Packineau out at the Country Club to come out there to get measurements (406)778-3166.

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410 W. Montana Ave.

11 S. Main

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Open 7 days a week • Grill open til midnight Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 am - 2 a.m.

Open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday

Hours: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. Tuesday - Saturday

Cabin Creek Cafe Lake City Shopping Center

406-778-2202 Open 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday

Plevna Bar Plevna, MT

406-772-5847 Kitchen Hours: Wed., Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Saturday 5 - 10 p.m.

Thee Garage Bar 19 W. Montana Ave.

406-778-2065 Open 11 a.m. -2 a.m.

7 days a week

Thee Garage Steakhouse

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GETIM Here Lake City Shopping Center

406-778-2820 Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Open 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday

Baker Club 7 S. 1st St. W

406-778-2412 Mon. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tues. - Sat. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

To Go Pizzas start at 11 a.m.

Heiser’s Bar & Casino

Baker Bowling Center

9 S. Main

4 S. 2nd St. W

406-778-2045

406-778-2001

406-778-2788

Open 4:30 - 10:00 p.m.

7 days a week

Open Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Grill is on til 10 p.m. • We have an after 10 menu

Open Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Close Sunday lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

Montana Crunch Time

By Nicole Allerdings October is National Farm to School month. All over the country the connections between school and local food producers are being celebrated. Farm to School is broadly defined as a program that connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias; improving student nutrition; providing agriculture, health and nutrition education opportunities; and supporting local regional farmers. You can participate by featuring local and Montana grown foods in meals. Some options for each section of the MyPlate meal plan are: apples (fruit), squash (vegetable),

wheat (grain), beef or lentils (protein), and milk (dairy).

Another opportunity to take part in this month is Montana Crunch Time. This is a statewide event to celebrate Food Day and National Farm to School month by crunching into locally and regionally grown apples at 2:00 p.m. October 26. Plevna School students and staff will be participating by eating apples in the lunch room. There will also be samples of different types of apples to try. For other ways to join Montana students in celebration National Farm to School month, visit: http://www.opi.mt.gov/Programs/SchoolPrograms/Schoo l_Nutrition/Farm2School.html

Pictured, l-r: Isaiah Prather, Connie Lang, Ann Werre, and Ryan Perfater preparing lunch.

Montana Beef

By Jessica Stockett This week for lunch the sophomore class, along with Mrs. Walker, Mr. Dahl and Mrs.

Webb grilled hamburgers for lunch. The Montana beef came from Miles City in preformed patties so the cooks, Connie Lang and Ann Werre, decided to grill the burgers and involve the students in preparing lunch.

After grilling the burgers, the students also helped cut up fruit and prepared the salad bar.

Plevna School is excited to be serving Montana beef in its cafeteria.

Student Council officers are, l-r: Jessica Paul, president; Dylan Sander, vice president; and Taylor Rieger, secretary/treasurer.

FCCLA officers are, l-r: Jessica Paul, vice president; Cole Edgell, recreation leader; Nicole Allerdings, president; Laylah Dulin, secretary; and Colter Peterson, treasurer.

CALL FOR COAL BIDS The Board of Trustees of School District #55, Fallon County, Plevna Montana will receive sealed bids until 5:00 p.m. Oct. 13, 2015 for approximately 75-100 tons of sub-bituminous oiled stoker coal from the Decker Coal Mine or Sheridan Coal Mine delivered at the time of request to the Plevna School. The maximum to be delivered in units of 25 tons. The Trustees are asking for firm bids which will be opened and considered on Oct. 13. The Board reserves he right ot reject any and all bids and waive all the formalities.

Mail bids in a sealed envelope to:

COAL BID Nicole Buerkle, District Clerk Plevna School District 355 P.O. Box 158 Plevna, MT 59344 Congratulations to the following students for being accepted to participate in Honor Band and Choir in Hardin, Nov. 16-17. Pictured, l-r: Ryan Perfater - choir, Jessica Stockett - band, Dylan Sander - band, Katie Ford - band, Jessica Paul - band. Not pictured - Isaiah Prather - choir.

Upcoming Auction Events • Monday October 14 - Craig Nile Estate Auction Forsyth, Montana • (Timed Online Only Auction)

• Saturday October 17 - Ralph Koenig Estate Auction Baker, Montana • (Live Onsite Auction)

• Monday October 19 - Vern & Laverne Schell Collector Tractor & Antiques Auction Plevna, Montana • (Timed Online Only Auction)

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Commissioners proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 8:55am- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting.

9:00AM INVESTMENT SEMINAR Present: Shawn Hoenke, Primerica; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Shawn Hoenke with Primerica came to present the Investment Services Primerica can offer the County, primarily with investing surplus Oil & Gas Revenues. Barb Ketterling, the Commission and Shawn discussed the various ways the County invests their money currently and Shawn suggested alternative ways to begin investing.

10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor Auction Items- Alba Higgins said Plevna Rural Fire District (PRFD) has a truck they want to sell at the County Auction and Baker Rural Fire District (BRFD) said they would like it. The Commission will call Gary Lang with PRFD and BRFD to discuss this matter further.

Weed Trailer- Dale Butori said the axles on his 20 foot trailer are twisted and wearing out tires because of it.

Dale suggested fixing the axles or purchasing a bigger trailer for his side by sides.

The Commission gave Dale permission to purchase a new, larger trailer to haul his side by sides and will ask Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager, if he can repair the axles so another department can use the other trailer.

10:20am- Dale Butori left the meeting.

The Commission and Alba discussed the equipment and vehicles that have been repaired or are currently being worked on by Alba and Mitch Overn.

The Commission and Bobby Wiedmer discussed the things the Road Crew was working on this week.

Triangle Park Parking LotGriffith Excavating is going to dig out the parking lot and then Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director, and Bobby will lay the drain tile.

Kramlick Box Culvert- The walls of culvert are formed and will be poured on Friday.

Sparks Box Culvert- The floors of culvert are poured.

Graveling Roads- The Commission and Bobby discussed putting gravel on the road in front of Hagadone’s place.

Training- Bobby and some of his crew will be attending

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a MACRS training about Safety and Operation of Loaders and Skidsteer Loaders as well as a flag certification class.

Tronstad Culverts - Bobby said they are going to pull the culverts out and put in the squashed culverts to correct the problem.

11:00AM REC DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alyssa Miller, Rec Director Assistant Alyssa Miller met with the Commission to discuss the Rec Department activities and enrollments such as the After School Program, Badland Youth Football League, Miles City Soccer League, Flag Football, Youth Volleyball and Family Movie Nights.

- Youth Volleyball is for kids ages K-6th and will begin Sept. 21st.

Angie Rabbitt, Rec Dept. Director, will be gone next week attending the National Parks and Recreation Convention in Las Vegas, NV. The Commission told Alyssa they are hoping the roof at the Softball Complex will be repaired this fall. Alyssa told the Commission the container is ready to be delivered.

11:30AM RIFLE RANGE UPDATES Present: Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board Chairman Grant Updates - Mike Kirschten gave the Commis-

sion the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Shooting Range Development Grant Project Agreement Number: 2016-4 to review and sign.

The Commission reviewed the agreement and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed it. Mike also gave the Commission drawings for the sidewalks and bathroom the grant money will be used for to give to contractors when soliciting bids.

Signage- The Rifle Range Board will give their final approval on the signage Mike created for the Indoor Shooting Complex at their meeting on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Grounds Keeping Equipment- Mike and the Commission discussed the Rifle Range having their own grounds keeping equipment.

Parking Lot Lighting- Mike would like the Commission to look at the parking lot at night and decide if additional lighting needs to be installed.

Security System QuotesThe Commission and Mike discussed the two quotes submitted by Kenco Security and Dakota Security Systems for the cameras at the Indoor Shooting Complex.

Staffing- The Commission told Mike the manager position at the Indoor Shooting Complex would not be a contracted person but rather will

be a 20 hour per week employee. The Commission and Mike discussed the hours and duties of the manager.

12:00pm- Dave Havens and Mike Kirschten left the meeting.

12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:10pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting.

1:15PM CITY OF BAKER UPDATES Present: Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Kevin Dukart, City of Baker Treasurer/Clerk Treasurer Updates: Clayton Hornung said the City Council approved their budget at the last meeting and they will be starting on their annual report next.

Dakota Ave. Project- Clayton said they are having a difficult time finding someone to submit a bid for the project now that Wyrick Construction decided not to do the work but is hoping they can find someone this fall.

Water & Garbage - The City of Baker’s Water and Garbage Rate Increase Hearing will be on September 16th.

Alley Project- The City is still working on the Alley Project and has had issues running into utility lines that weren’t marked and discovering sewer leaks that need to be repaired. The project is expected to be completed in Oc-

tober.

Prairie Ave. Culvert - Shannon Hewson is designing the plan for the culvert replacement.

1:45pm- Clayton Hornung and Kevin Dukart left the meeting.

1:50pm- Dave Havens left the meeting.

1:50PM CLOSED SESSION/FMLA 2:05pm- Jerrid Geving joined the meeting.

Jerrid Geving gave the Commission copies of invoices submitted by Graham Welding for the work at the arena and he and the Commission discussed having a better plan in place before a project begins.

2:10pm- Jerrid Geving left the meeting.

2:10pm- Turk Stark and Tom Bruha with Baker Rural Fire District joined the meeting.

Bridge Road- Turk Stark said since the Bridge Road has been redone it is narrow and steep on the edges and hence is a big liability for the County. The Commission said Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, is planning on re-blading the road as soon as we get moisture.

Plevna Rural Fire District (PRFD) Truck- Turk said the Baker Rural Fire District is interested in the truck PRFD sent to the Auction but don’t want to cause a dispute be-

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tween the two districts. He said they have a 1995 truck with 65,000 miles on it they could put in the Auction to replace it and the proceeds from truck would go to PRFD. The Commission said they are planning on attending the PRFD Board meeting on Thursday to discuss it with them further.

Radios- Tom Bruha said now that their radios are on narrow band they lose communication north of the Big Hill. Tom and the Commission discussed ways in which they can tap into another tower to get communication.

Parking Issues- Tom Bruha has talked to Mike Reddick, Chief of Police, about semitrucks parking in their parking lot and Mike said he will patrol the area more. The Board is also considering putting up signage that may be more visible to detour people from parking in the lot.

2:30pm- Turk Stark and Tom Bruha left the meeting.

2:40PM MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission approved the August 31st-September 4th, 2015 Commissioner Minutes.

2:45PM AUGUST END OF MONTH CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the August End SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 8

Cancellation of Elections(s) Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District - Stanhope Area Fallon County North Baker Water and/or Sewer District 2015 Cancellation of Election; Fallon County Water and /or Sewer District - Stanhope Area and North Baker Water and/or Sewer District.

(7-13-2262)(1) MCA, In accordance with 13-1-304 if the number of candidates is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected. The election administrator may cancel the election. The Election Administrator has cancelled the Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District - Stanhope Area and Fallon County North Baker Water/Sewer District Elections(s) for November 3, 2015. If an election is not held (cancelled) the board of directors shall make an appointment to fill the position and the term is the same as if the director were elected Appointment of Directors; Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District - Stanhope Area Directors appointed are Laurie Pankratz (4 year term) & John Hecker (4 year term) for the Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District - Stanhope Area.

Appointment of Directors; Fallon County North Baker Water and/or Sewer District Directors appointed are Wayne Sander (4 year term) & Kenny Griffith (4 year term) for the Fallon County North Baker Water and/or Sewer District.

Brenda J. Wood Fallon County Election Administrator

Thank You Superior Care Villa!

Michelle and entire Staff... You have gone above and beyond to assure my return to the Superior Care Villa has gone smoothly. From my new hospital bed, to making sure every one of you were prepared for my return, and a properly equipped wheelchair, accommodating my needs. Fully training your staff on proper care of a new amputee has made me very comfortable and I appreciate your attention to detail. I can’t express how good it is to be back home at the Villa. Michelle, Kathy & Marci... you thought of everything I might need or want on my return!

Helen Jensen

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NOTICE 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 1- West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 5:00 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~ Monday

Tuesday

Western Burger w/Fries $6.00

Finger Steaks w/Fries $6.00

Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 of Month Claims in the amount of $1,075,689.23 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

3:45pm - Commissioner Baldwin excused himself for the day.

4:00PM DAKOTA SECURITY ESTIMATE DISCUSSION Present: Steve Byrd with Dakota Security via conference call; Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board Chairman; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission discussed the Dakota Security quote for the Indoor Shooting Range with sales executive, Steve Byrd.

4:35pm- Steve Byrd left the conference call.

The Commission, Julie, and Mike discussed the quote in further detail.

5:00pm- Julie Straub and Mike Kirschten left the meeting.

5:00PM EVENING RECESS Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Deb Ranum, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; ABSENT Steve Baldwin, member 9:00AM PARKS UPDATES Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director Splash Park- Scott Rabbitt said KO Construction is putting in pressure lines for the park next week. The pre-concrete inspection will be done by the end of the month and then the concrete can be poured. Scott said although the project started behind schedule KO Construction said they are right on schedule and will get done by the deadline.

Shade Structures- The shade structures in the parks are going up this week.

Grass Seeding - Scott has been seeding the game field and practice field and will seed Ironhorse Park.

Fall Festival- The Chamber of Commerce is using tables, chairs and garbage cans for the Fall Festival.

9:30AM TROTTER & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT Present: Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner The Commission gave Faron Henderson a letter dated September 9, 2015 terminating his services and thanked him for his services.

10:00AM HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATES Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Rate of Pay Approval Forms- Julie Straub gave the Commission Rate of Pay Approval Forms for Lori Hall, Tricia Shipman, Stacey Moore and Mary Alice Havens for the Commission to sign. These employees will receive a rate of pay increase for being employed with Fallon County for six months.

Detention Officers- The Detention Officer Positions opened today and will close on 9/25/15. 2015.

Handicap Access- Julie said there was a recent incident of a handicap person using the ramp leading to the front doors of courthouse only to find out the doors are not handicap accessible. Julie said the door is not handicap accessible but, unfortunately, the ramp leading up to the door can lead a person to think it is. The Commission suggested to Julie to put up more signage to alleviate this confusion.

Fleet Vehicle Survival BagsJulie said there are survival bags in the fleet vehicles now.

CLOSED SESSION/PERSONNEL Rifle Range Position- Julie gave the Commission copies of the job descriptions for the part-time Indoor Shooting Complex Manager position and a part-time Indoor Shooting Complex Attendant for them to review.

Fair Board Manager- Julie said she will be doing a job audit with Barb Lechler, Fair Board Manager, to write an updated job description for her position.

Museum Hours- The Commission and Julie discussed the Museum hours and if they could someday be seasonal hours and how that would affect the curator’s position.

10:30pm- Julie Straub left the meeting.

10:30AM BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Commission received letters of interest from Dan Thielen and Claudine O’Connor to serve on the Library Board. Commissioner Ranum and Commissioner Randash said they would like to wait for Commissioner Baldwin to return to the meeting before appointing the member.

11:00AM SANITATION LICENSE FEES Present: Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Rich Menger and the Commission discussed the County paying for the Sanitarian license fees as they have in the past.

11:15AM GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE REQUESTS Present: Eric Kary, Golf Course Manager Eric Kary said the chlorinator control panel caught fire and is unrepairable. He asked the Commission for permission to purchase a new line injection chlorinator. Eric also asked for permission to purchase an acid injection system to lower the PH in the water that will allow the soil to absorb all nutrients from the fertilizer he applies to the grass.

Both systems will cost $4,000 and the Commission gave him permission to purchase the systems.

11:30AM SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATES Present: DuWayne Bohle, Special Project Technician Roof Repairs- The Commission and DuWayne Bohle reviewed the roof repair schedule and status of quotes.

Senior Citizen Roof - The roof project is expected to start this month and be completed by October 30, 2015.

Sidewalk Project- The Ironhorse Park sidewalks are done and the sidewalks for the Gazebo area haven’t started yet.

CTEP Sidewalk ProjectThis project will most likely start in the spring.

Vault Shelving- DuWayne said he is working on removing the shelving in the basement vault.

Indoor Shooting ComplexThe landscaping around the building has not been done and there are deep grooves being formed around the rain gutters that DuWayne will fill with pea gravel to allow the water to disperse further out.

Mike Menger will call Duwayne when the sediment filters come in so they can be installed. The sealing has not been done on the floors yet.

12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:00PM COURTROOM SCHEDULING DISCUSSION Present: Nicole Benefiel, Justice of Peace; Jerrie Newell, Clerk of Court; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney

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The Commission met with Jerrie Newell and Nicole Benefiel to discuss the scheduling of the Courtroom.

1:50pm Jerrie Newell, Nicole Benefiel and Darcy Wassmann left the meeting.

2:00pm- Commissioner Baldwin joined the meeting.

BOARD APPOINTMENTThe Commission discussed the letters of interest submitted for the Library Board.

They said both candidates would be an asset to the Library Board and Claudine O’Connor was being considered due to her long time interest in serving on the Board.

Commissioner Ranum made the motion to appoint Claudine O’Connor to the Library Board. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

2:00PM COMMISSIONER WORK SCHEDULE EMC Insurance Companies Statement of Values- The Commission reviewed the Statement of Values for County owned property from EMC Insurance Companies.

Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Statement of Values.

Aflac’s Cafeteria Flex PlanThe Commission reviewed the updated Aflac Cafeteria Plan and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the plan.

EBMS Renewal- The Commission reviewed the Renewal Agreement with EBMS effective July 1, 2015 and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Renewal Agreement.

AUGUST TIMESHEETS The Commission reviewed and approved the August 2015 timesheets, payroll and withholdings in the amount of $527,154.32.

CORRESPONDENCEBaker Lake Mitigation- The Commission reviewed the Consultant Agreement between Fallon County and Geum Environmental Consulting Inc. for their services with the Baker Lake Mitigation Project. Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the agreement.

The Commission received a copy of the Baker Lake Restoration Plan Draft Scope of Work along with associated fees from DOWL Engineering for the Baker Lake Mitigation Project.

GENERAL JOURNAL ENTRY APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed Journal #691.

REVENUESBaker Air Service, Airport Aviation Fuel- $460.13 State of MT Department of Transportation, Road St Aid, Fuel Tax Rmb- $4,131.21 Sand Oil, Oil & Gas Royalties - $103.31; Denbury, Oil/Gas/Gas Royalties- $4,649.73 DEPARTMENT MINUTES/AGENDAS/REPORTSDES/911 - Chuck Lee, DES/911 Director, gave the

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Commission an email reminding them the New Powder River Bombing Training Range Complex will become active September 17th. He also gave them a map of the area surrounding the Complex for their records.

Clerk & Recorder- Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, gave the Commission the Tax Levy Requirements Schedule for Non-Voted Levies and the FY2016 Schedule of Tax Levies for them to review.

The schedules are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

The Commission reviewed minutes, agendas, reports and notices submitted to them from department heads.

EMAILS- The Commission reviewed the emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.

3:25pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting.

4:00PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Deb Afrank, property owner; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Darcy Wassman, County Attorney Afrank Property- The Commission asked Deb Afrank to come in to discuss the Baker Lake Mitigation Plan and how it could affect her property.

4:25pm- Darcy Wassmann left the meeting.

Removal of Trees by Afrank Property- The Commission told Deb Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, is contacting the Department of Transportation to find out if the County can maintain and mow the embankment once the trees are removed along her property.

5:00PM EVENING RECESS Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00am- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting.

9:00AM OUTSIDE BUILDING MAINTENANCE UPDATES Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Courthouse Tree- Joe said there is a tree by the Lambert House that needs to be taken

out as it is leaning significantly over the Lambert House and is only being held up by the cement surrounding it. Joe said he is concerned it could fall onto the Lambert House in another big wind storm. Joe said he can remove the tree and plant another tree to replace it. After much discussion and after viewing the condition of the tree, the Commission gave Joe permission to remove the tree.

Drainage in backyard- Joe is going to install a pipe under the sidewalk and tie it into the system on the east side of courthouse to allow the water to drain better in the backyard of Courthouse.

Sidewalks & Curbs- Joe will be repairing the curb and sidewalks soon.

Other duties- The Commission and Joe discussed the Commission asking DuWayne to work on the gutter problem at the Rifle Range earlier in the week. Joe said he wanted the Commission to consider the jobs they pile onto him and DuWayne before asking.

Trailer- Joe said he, too, will be able to use the weed trailer that is being given to the Fairgrounds. Joe said Alba Higgins, Road Supervisor, said a pickup exchange may have to take place so the Fairgrounds has a pickup that can haul the trailer.

9:15am- Joe Janz left the meeting.

9:15am- Forrest Sanderson with KLJ joined the meeting.

9:30AM COMMISSION WORK SCHEDULE CONTINUED Eastern Montana’s Community Service Block Grant Workplan- The Commission reviewed the Eastern Montana’s Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Workplan for FY2016-17 dated August 27, 2015 and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Workplan.

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discussed the CTEP project and Forrest’s experience with projects that are similar to that. Forrest gave the Commission planning fee information he wanted them to review prior to his afternoon meeting with them. The Commission asked Forrest if he would be available now that the Trotter and Associates contract has been terminated. Forrest said he could and will look at the KLJ Contract to see if a change needs to be made. The Commission asked if Forrest could do Floodplain work if necessary and he said he is a certified Floodplain Manager and could do that. The Commission gave Forrest a copy of the KLJ contract to review.

9:40am- Forrest Sanderson left the meeting.

9:50am- Lynda Herbst joined the meeting.

Lynda said the washing machine had an electrical short and is no longer operable. She asked the Commission if she could purchase a new machine and they gave approval to do so.

10:00AM FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX (FMC) UPDATES Present: David Espeland, FMC CEO Annual Report- Selena Nelson, FMC CFO, is working on the Annual Report and will give a copy to the Commission when complete.

Visiting Physicians- The Commission and David discussed recruiting more visiting physicians who are specialized in areas such as audiologists and optometrists Recruiting- David said now that Physician Assistant Steve Coxe has left, the other physicians are covering his shifts.

David said they are trying to assemble outside locum physicians to help with coverage in addition to recruiting for another Physician’s Assistant (PA) as Dr. Espeland is wanting to stop taking call-ins SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 9

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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 after October. David said they are looking at alternative ways to recruit physicians and meet the needs of the community.

David said Selena Nelson gave her notice effective Dec. 6, 2016. David said he is looking at other people to recruit for the position so they can train with Selena over this coming year.

Parkview Doors- The Commission asked David about adjusting the west door at Parkview as people have complained it is difficult to open.

David said his maintenance crew tried to adjust the door and were unsuccessful. They have decided to have Scott’s Glass shave off some of the metal on the bottom of the door to alleviate the problem.

Parkview Interior- David said the bid to redo the interior of Parkview I should be done by October. The Commission asked if the air conditioner in Parkview I is working and David said it is working but they are still struggling with it.

The filters in the system need to be replaced and Mechanical Technology Inc. is coming down to work on it.

Parkview Fire Drill- David said Brad Kings and Karol Zachmann are working on the fire drill plan for Parkview.

They have talked to the ambulance crew about implementing this plan and they are in support of it.

FMC Basement ProjectDavid said the project is progressing well although they are still struggling with the drainage in the courtyard area and have been discussing putting a trench drain in to alleviate the problem. David said John Peila with Diamond J Construction has been reluctant to come back and sign off on the project or take care of the issues that are remaining.

The laundry area is done and they will be moving the items

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 in next week.

Mechanical Technology Inc. (MTI) Services- The Commission asked David if he was pleased with the services they get from MTI. David said they are pleased with MTI. David said to save money they went through the contract and service report line by line with MTI to determine what items on the report FMC employees could do instead of MTI. David said this helps reduce the costs and makes the plan affordable.

Montana Dakota Utility (MDU) Rates- David said because rates are going up 21% MDU contacted FMC about their Demand Power Plan System that diverts energy to help reduce costs. David said he doesn’t know much about the plan but is looking into it and will let the County know what he finds in case they can benefit from the system too.

11:00AM OUTSIDE BUILDING MAINTENANCE JOB DESCRIPTION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Julie gave the Commissioner an updated Outside Building Maintenance job description for them to review.

The Commission told Julie to notify Karen Banister, Museum Curator, to ask Joe for help first if she needs any maintenance work done rather than DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician.

11:15AM FALLON COUNTY MAIL SERVER AND WEB SERVER DISCUSSION Present: Don Dilworth, IT Tech; Andy Fujimori, IT Tech Computer ReplacementsDon Dilworth asked the Commission for approval to replace two computers at $1,200 each in the Clerk and Recorder’s office and they gave him permission.

Web Server- Don said the County’s web server is seven years old and has ran 24/7 during that time. Don suggested abandoning this server and

Notice of Municipal Mail Ballot Election Notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2015 an Official City of Baker & Town of Plevna Municipal Election will be held by mail ballot.

Active Electors will receive a ballot by mail.

Inactive Electors must request a ballot from the County Election Administrator.

Notice of Close of Regular Registration 13-2-301, MCA Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the November 3, 2015 Municipal General election(s) to be held for the City of Baker & Town of Plevna, will close at 5:00 p.m., on October 5, 2015. *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office (Clerk & Recorder’s office) up to and including on Election Day. All active and inactive electors of Fallon County, MT are entitled to vote at said election. All active registered voters will be sent a ballot in the mail on October 14, 2015 Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration online at www.falloncounty.net, by mail at PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313-0846 or by appearing before the County Election Administrator. Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the Clerk & Recorder’s office (10 West Fallon Ave.) in order to vote this mail ballot election or by requesting an absentee ballot in any election.

If you have moved, it is neccessary to have your registration transferred to your present address.. ___________________________________________

DATED this 9th day of September 2015.

Fallon County __________________________________ Brenda J. Wood, Election Administrator

begin using the web to store our data. The Commission gave Don permission to switch servers.

Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN)/SummitNet System- Don and the Commission discussed the CJIN system and possibly cutting the system over.

11:35AM BAKER LAKE MITIGATION PROJECT The Commission reviewed the Standard Agreement for Professional Services from DOWL Engineering for the Baker Lake Mitigation Project. The Commission made the motion to enter into the contract with DOWL Engineering for the Baker Lake Mitigation Project.

11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment.

12:00PM NOON RECESS 12:00pm- Dave Havens left the meeting.

1:15pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting.

1:15PM PLEVNA SPRINKLER DISCUSSION The Commission gave Scott Rabbitt permission to service the sprinklers at Plevna at no charge.

1:30PM WORKFORCE HOUSING PUBLIC HEARING Present: Forrest Sanderson, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson (KLJ) Forrest Sanderson, Senior Planner for KL, presented the Planning Board Recommendation ZC-15-01 for the Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations. The Workforce Housing Resolution is proposed for adoption under the Montana State Zoning Regulations to handle Workforce Housing in Fallon County.

The Commission reviewed the Resolution of Intent to Adopt Zoning for Workforce Housing Under the Authority of 76-2-201 MCA. Forrest said the Resolution of Intent puts Fallon County residents

on notice that the Commission has found the Workforce Housing Resolution to be in the best interest of the public.

It also gives the public an opportunity to review the plan and protest if desired. Forrest said he hopes the public understands the Workforce Housing Resolution is designed to protect the public when Workforce Housing is implemented in an area. Forrest opened up the matter for public hearing.

Forrest asked if there was any one present who would like to comment. No one appeared to make public comment.

The Commission made the motion to adopt the Planning Board and Zoning Commission Recommendation #ZC15-01 as finding of fact.

The Commission made the motion to adopt the Resolution of Intent No. 2015-05 to create the Workforce Housing Zoning District and Regulations with public notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intent no less than two times in the Fallon County Times and that for a period of not less than 30-days following the first publication of the notice that a protest period as provided by §76-2-205 M.C.A. shall be established with protests directed to the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder as prescribed in Montana Law. The Commission signed the Resolution of Intent to Adopt Zoning for Workforce Housing Resolution No. 2015-05 and it is on record in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

2:00pm- Lani DeBuhr excused herself for the day.

2:00PM PLANNER UPDATES Present: Forrest Sanderson, KLJ; Rich Menger, Sanitarian The Commission and Forrest discussed the County’s Land Use Regulations, Lake Shore Regulations, Subdivision Regulations and Planning Fees.

Forrest said the regulations are good and will assist the Commission in adjusting the Planning Fees.

Lakeshore Permit- Rich Menger said he would like to create a lakeshore permit and raise the fee from $15 as it doesn’t cover the work of even the inspections let alone upkeep.

Planner Services- Forrest will send the Commission a revised copy of the KLJ Contract that will include them providing the County Planner Services.

Growth Policy Grant- Forrest said he may be able to get a grant to update the Growth Policy Plan and if not he can try to get a CTAP grant.

2:30 PM MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INC. (MTI) CONTRACT/SERVICES DISCUSSION Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance The Commission told Lynda they would like her, Joe Janz, Outside Building Supervisor, and DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician, to determine what HVAC maintenance duties they can do to cut costs on the County’s MTI bill.

2:50pm- Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance Director, joined the meeting to be a part of the Handheld Radio Discussion that was cancelled. Lisa left the meeting after being told it was cancelled.

3:00PM HANDHELD RADIO DISCUSSION The meeting was cancelled due to Bob Brenner with TAB Electronics not being available.

3:30 PM LUTHERAN BOOTH SURRENDER AND LEASE AGREEMENT DISCUSSION Present: Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Pastor Bruce Kolasch; American Lutheran Church Pastor; John Geving, American Lutheran Church Council Member; Fred Houzvicka, American Lutheran Church Council President; Rich Batterman, Attorney representing the American Lutheran Church The Commission and the

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Lutheran Council members met to discuss the next steps to take in demolishing and constructing the new Lutheran Food Stand. The Commission told the Lutheran Council members they would have first right of refusal to use the Lutheran Food Stand at all Fairground events.

4:00pm- The Commission called Richard Griffith with Griffith Steel to discuss the building via conference call.

Richard Griffith said a 42 x 42 building could be completed by May or the first of June and recommended a stick frame building be built rather than a metal one due to the cost. Richard, the Commission and the Lutheran Council members discussed the details of the building and the action that needs to be taken by each party.

4:10pm- Richard Griffith left the meeting by ending the conference call.

Fred Houzvicka said he will bring the information discussed along with a copy of today’s minutes to the next Council meeting on Monday, September 14, 2015 and is hopeful they will approve of moving ahead with project.

The Commissioners said they will put the Lutheran Council meeting on their agenda and at least one member will attend the meeting.

4:25pm- Commissioner Ranum excused herself from the meeting for the duration of the day.

4:30PM TOWN OF PLEVNA UPDATES Present: William Benner, Town of Plevna Mayor The Commission and Willie Benner met to discuss the various activities that are happening in the Town of Plevna such as the water and sewer project, repairs on the water wells, chipping sealing streets next summer and their interest in the Plevna Rural Fire Truck that has been sent to the County Auction.

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

Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC 406-778-2402

Judy Brown Sales Cell 406-891-0133

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 Four five acre plots west of Baker in a prime new subdivision. All four plots will have access to one new water well. Priced Right.

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NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: FMC will be offering C.N.A. classes beginning Monday, November 2, 2015 through November 13, 2015. Classes will be held week days from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to six. The price of the class is $200 which includes the State Test fee. Fee reimbursed upon hire. Books will be distributed when the $200 fee is paid. A planning meeting will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Care Plan Office located in the Long Term Care.

Contact Michelle Smith at 406778-5188 for additional information or questions.

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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.

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FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Brand new mobile home. November 1, 2015 move-in.

Three bedrooms, two baths, no smoking, no pets. First month, last month, and cleaning fee due at move-in. $800 per month. One year lease minimum Contact Karen 701-527-5510.

40tmp __________________________ 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.

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FOR LEASE __________________________ FOR LEASE: Commercial building located at 908 E. Montana, Baker, MT. Three-phase power, $1200/mo, year lease.

918-527-3713.

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FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Steel buildings/factory deals. Sale of sales; 1-30 days; limited inventory. Some leftovers, seconds, available. www.gosteel.com.

Phone 701-214-4671. 40-41tmp ____________________________ FOR SALE: Baker Music Boosters Community Birthday Calendars, $6.00 at the Fallon County Times, 115 South Main, Baker.

39-40c __________________________ 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.

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HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna Schools has openings for substitute bus drivers. If you are interested,

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please call Supt. Jule Walker at 406-772-5666 or come to the school and pick up an application.

40-43c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Seeking nanny for help with son after school as well as cleaning, laundry and some meal preparation. Must be a mature, non-smoking Christian and not allergic to pets. Call for more details, 907-602-7750.

40-41c __________________________ 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 $14/hr depending on qualifications. Call 406975-6236.

38-40c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent parttime Shooting Range Manager.

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Fallon County Shooting Range while maintaining a physical presence when open to the public. Promotes and markets the facility, coordinates scheduling between various groups. Monitors shooters inside and outside; enforces range regulations to ensure the safety of shooters and the general public. Sells memberships, performs cashier duties, answers questions involving range activities, and ensures patrons adhere to safety procedures and regulations.

Completes opening/closing procedures and ensures cleanliness of facility and grounds. Successful applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and not been convicted of a crime which could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. Must have experience with shooting range operations, firearm operations and safety. Three (3) years of experience in customer service and dealing with the general public is required. Must be able to obtain Range Master/Range Safety Officer certification and CPR/First Aid card within six (6) months of hire. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment criminal, drug and alcohol and motor vehicle background checks. Limited benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance and Public Employees Retirement.

Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, October 2, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.

Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Offices, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at: falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-7788164.

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CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I don’t know how to find the words to thank everyone for their visits, phone calls, flowers, cards, and prayers because of my recent health issues and subsequent surgeries. It was so thoughtful of all of you.

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____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Kenny Wiman would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest appreciation for your thoughtfulness presented to us and love we have been given during our time of bereavement. May God bless you! Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a delicious food dish to feed us all. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just through of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much for whatever part. Thank you to FMC doctors, nurses, CNAs, Holy Rosary, Billings Clinics. Baker Ambulance crew and Debi Wiman, RN, for taking Kenny by ambulance. Also, Pastor Bruce Kolasch, Deb and Tom Barth, Brenda Uecker for the use of Thee Garage Showroom. We greatly appreciate all family and friends for your support during these past months. Sincerely, Norita Fried Rick & Debi Wiman & families Shirley & Rollie Maier & families Fay & Jay Swenson & family Kay & Peter Todd Wilson & families Larry Fried & family Larry & Eileen Dahl & family Brett & Shana Fried & family 40c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Fallon County Ambulance Service and EMTs for your quick response to my accident, to the emergency room personnel and everyone who has chipped into help keep things running.

Travis Mashak 40c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: It is with a heavy heart that I announce I am no longer seeing patients at Fallon Medical Complex. I would like to thank the people of Baker and Fallon County, Montana for the honor and privilege of allowing me to be involved in their healthcare. When a medical provider and a patient are able to openly communicate with one another, a mutual respect develops and a trust is created.

This is best achieved by listening to what the patient is either saying or what they are trying to say but are having a difficult time in doing so. It has always been my intention to earn the trust of my patients in this manner. If by some chance I did not achieve this goal, even with one of my patients, I promise to try harder with my future patients. I strongly urge all of my patients to continue with your current medical treatments and/or continuation of medical investigation of your health problems or concerns with the provider of your choice. It is from deep in my heart that I tell all of you that I have never encountered a more loving and respectful community than the one I have lived in for the past two and a half years. Being a part of Baker and the Fallon County community has not only allowed me to grow as a person, but to become a better medical provider as well. I am cur-

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rently going to southern Wyoming to take a position in a community clinic. I will be the sole medical provider for the community. God bless, Steven C. Coxe, PA-C 40p

LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit has been submitted to the Fallon County Planning Department. Your comments and concerns are welcomed.

Date of Notice: October 1, 2015 Date of Application: September 28, 2015 Applicant: City of Baker P.O. Box 1512 Baker, MT 59313 Scope/Purpose of Project: The main purpose of this project is to allow for service lines from trailer houses located at 240 South Monroe Street and 242 South Monroe Street to be tied into the sewer main which is located to the southwest of the property. The trailer house located at 240 South Monroe Street is in the floodplain.

Name of the Stream/Water Body: Baker Lake Tributary Location of Project: Within the City of Baker Section 13, Township 7N, Range 59E, County of Fallon Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days within the City of Baker, Section 13, Township 7N, Range 59E, County of Fallon.

Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice, or by October 20, 2015.

Fallon County Planning Department 10 West Fallon Ave. P.O. Box 1134 Baker, MT 59313 Phone: 406-778-7111 plannersec@midrivers.com 40c

MNAXLP ____________________________ 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

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 __________________________________________________ The Conrad Police Dept. seeking applicants for Police Officer position. LE certification a plus but not requirement for hire. For job description, benefit package, and details contact Conrad City Hall 406-271-3623. Standard POST application required. __________________________________________________ Auto transport company seeking professional Class A CDL drivers. Experience preferred. Excellent wages, benefits, and bonuses. Call Gary 406-259-1528 or apply online www.jandstransport.com/drivers. __________________________________________________ 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)293-3714 __________________________________________________ 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.

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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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

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

w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m 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 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 762-307. Zoning Commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part except 7602-306, 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.

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MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held Monday, October 12, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the Plevna Town Office located at 121 Main Street, Plevna, Montana.

The Plevna Town Council of Plevna, Montana, hereby gives notice pursuant to 76-2-303 M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider extending Interim Zoning Ordinance #49 for one year. Written comments may be sent to the Town of Plevna, P.O. Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. Any questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Town Clerk, at 406772-5001.

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HELP WANTED HERE WE GROW AGAIN...

G & G Garbage is expanding and we are looking to add a new team member! We are adding a full time accounting member to our Baker team. If you have QuickBooks and accounting experience and would like to work with a dynamic long time established company with competitive wages and benefits then come join us at G&G.

Email your resume to: jobs@gandggarbage.com or stop by our offices at 115 W. Prairie Ave. Baker, MT and pick up an application.

Reporter Needed Fallon County Times is currently seeking a reporter to join their staff. Successful applicant must have good people skills, be organized, take photos and have the ability to meet deadlines. Reporter will be expected to cover local and surrounding community news events.

Submit a cover letter and resume to: Fallon County Times, PO Box 679, Baker, MT 59313 or call 406-778-3344.

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FMC remodel on schedule Submitted by David Espeland, CEO The building contractors who are remodeling the basement of Fallon Medical Complex’s Long Term Care wing are substantially on schedule to complete the work by mid to late December. Jackson Contractor Group won a competitive bid in February 2015 to provide both interior and exterior demolition and reconstruction starting in early April.

The construction was undertaken to prevent further damage to the existing Long Term Care structure due to Baker’s shifting clay soils.

The project included tearing out the existing basement floor, replacing damaged sewer pipes and water lines, re-pouring a new concrete floor, and remodeling the space for more efficient use

by FMC. The project also included extensive site work which is meant to direct all surface water to a central trench drain that runs the full length of the building. All paved surfaces

and roof gutters will drain into this trench, preventing moisture from soaking into the soil and getting below the building’s footing. To be sure that water will no longer be a problem, most of the foundation wall was covered with a waterproof membrane and an interior drain field and sump pit were installed under the new basement floor.

In order to facilitate the replacement of the basement floor, the housekeeping department had to relocate to a temporary room for six months. The laundry department also had to move to a new location in order to repair the floor in their existing space. However, this move allowed the building architect and engineer to increase the operating efficiency of that department by changing the work flow. It also allowed FMC to make a number of energy saving changes and building code upgrades.

Phase One of the work, which is just now being completed, included the building of the new house-

keeping and laundry departments. Phase Two will involve remodeling the other rooms, which will be largely dedicated to patient records and equipment storage.

Meanwhile, the concrete subcontractor is working diligently to beat the weather, having overcome many difficulties the past couple of months due to substantial rain storms.

This remodel project is being substantially funded by the public mill levy money that is allocated to FMC specifically for capital improvements to the community’s health care facility.

Fallon County voters approved the special mill levy for another two years on May 5, 2015. In all, the mill levy has provided funding for significant capital projects at FMC since 2005. The Long Term Care basement is the final floor to be replaced in the medical complex. It is expected that these improvements will keep the buildings in excellent operating condition for many decades.

High school athletes using smokeless tobacco more than non-athletes High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco products at a lower rate than non-athletes, but use smokeless tobacco at a higher rate, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report” (MMWR).

Date from national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) show that while current use of combustible tobacco products (cigarettes and cigars) dropped dramatically from 2001 to 2013 among all high school students (31.5 percent to 19.5 percent), current use of smokeless tobacco remained unchanged among non-athletes (5.9 percent) and increased among athletes (10 percent to 11.1 percent).

The lower use of combustible tobacco products might results from athletes’ awareness of how smoking can hurt athletic performance. The higher use of smokeless tobacco suggests athletes may perceive these products as harmless, socially acceptable, or perhaps even as a way to boost athletic performance. However, smokeless tobacco contains nicotine and cancer causing chemicals and may increase the risk of death from heart disease and stroke. Notable athletes with a history of smokeless tobacco use have been diagnosed with or died from oral cancer.

“We can do more to protect America’s youth from a lifetime of addiction,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “The fact is, smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, snuff or dip, can cause cancer of the mouth, esophagus and pancreas, and the nicotine in these products is harmful to the developing brain. Because we know tobacco-free policies in school and other public recreational areas work, we must take action now so that our children are safe from these toxins.”

The data show a relationship between the number of sports teams on which an athlete plays and his or her tobacco use. Athletes who play on multiple sports teams use smokeless tobacco more and combustible tobacco less.

During 2013, prevalence of smokeless use was 5.9 percent, 10.2 percent, 11.5 percent, and 12.5 percent among students participating in zero, one, two, or three or more sports teams, respectively. Combustible tobacco use was 21.3 percent, 19.6 percent, 17.1 percent and 15.8 percent among students participating in zero, one, two, or three or more sports teams, respectively.

The tobacco industry has marketed smokeless products as an alternative to cigarettes in situations where smoking is prohibited, which might further promote their use among athletes. Although Minor League Baseball prohibits use of smokeless products, Major League Baseball restricts but does not prohibit their use. San Francisco has adopted a policy, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2016, that would prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and all other tobacco products at all city professional and amateur athletic venues. On Sept. 2, 2015, Boston enacted a similar policy that goes into effect Apr. 1, 2016. Smokeless tobacco use among professional athletes is concerning because youth may view them as role models.

“Tobacco use among youth athletes is of particular concern because most adult tobacco users first try tobacco before age 18,” said

Brian King, Ph.D., deputy director for research translation in the CDC Office on Smoking and Health. “The younger people are when they start using tobacco, the more likely they are to become addicted and the more heavily addicted they can become.”

Tobacco-free policies that prohibit all tobacco use by players, coaches, referees, and fans on school campuses and at all public recreational facilities - including stadiums, parks, and school gymnasiums - might help make smokeless tobacco use less socially acceptable and reduce its use among student athletes.

“Creating 100 percent tobacco-free environments is one of the best ways we can set our kids up for a healthy future,” said U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A. “It helps them see that being tobaccofree is the way to better health and a longer life.”

Continued implementation of proven interventions is also critical to reducing all forms of tobacco use among youth, including increasing tobacco prices, warning about the dangers of tobacco use, and increasing access to tobacco cessation resources.

If you or someone you know is addicted to tobacco products, there is help. Call the Montana Quit Line at: 1800-QUIT-NOW or online at: www.QUITNOWMONTANA.COM.

Photo by Lori Kesinger

Work on the retaining wall behind the NAPA/Getim Here building in the Lake City Shopping Center in Baker is completed. The dilapidated wall was replaced with concrete blocks to reinforce the alleyway alongside the creek channel. The alley is reopen to all through traffic.

Be aware - wildlife on the roads Fall is a beautiful time of the year in Montana, but it is also when drivers face additional challenges. With the breeding season approaching for deer and other wildlife, drivers should expect increased wildlife activity on or near roadways. With that in mind, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) reminds motorists to use extra caution and stay alert when driving this fall to avoid animal-vehicle collisions and offers the following tips: Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk -- Be especially attentive in early morning and evening. Many animals, especially deer, are most active during these times, which overlap prime commuting times. Avoid driving on cruise control during these times, and drive at a lower speed. Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic will help you spot animals sooner.

Always wear a seatbelt -The chances of vehicle occupants getting injured when hitting an animal are much higher without seatbelts properly buckled. Also, never drive impaired, distracted, or drowsy.

See one? Look for another-Deer and other wildlife rarely travel alone, so if there is one, there are likely to be more.

Slow down and watch for other wildlife to appear.

Scan the road ahead -- Continually look across the front of the road for signs of ani-

mals and movement. Slow down when approaching deer or other wildlife standing near roadsides. They have a tendency to bolt, possibly onto the roadway. Use emergency flashers to warn oncoming drivers after spotting deer near a roadway.

Don’t swerve -- Use brakes if an impact is imminent. Don’t swerve. Swerving away from animals can lead to head-on collisions, impacts with objects on the side of the road, or

rolling the vehicle.

If you hit an animal -- Pull over onto the road shoulder, turn on emergency flashers and watch for traffic before exiting the vehicle. Don’t try to remove an animal from the roadway unless it is safe to do so and it is dead. An injured animal is dangerous. For help and to report a collision, call the city police, county sheriff, or the Montana Highway Patrol at 855-647-3777, depending on where the crash occurs.

Spartan Sports Boosters Presents:

2015 COLORPALOOZA Friday, October 9, 2015 - Homecoming ] K - 6th Grade Register at BHS 3:00 p.m.

Race starts at 3:30 p.m.

7th - Adult Register at BHS at 3:30 p.m.

Race starts at 4:00 p.m.

Cost is $10.00 per participant Price includes running t-shirt, end of race color burst and the Chili Feed being hosted at Thee Garage STARTS in BHS parking lot FINISH LINE: Youth Center’s parking lot Fun for ages 5 to 105!

Ages 5-8 must be accompanied by and adult Free Will Donation Chili Feed to follow held at Thee Garage open to all Spartan Fans!

Q. WHO IS AT RISK? A. Your grandmother, your mother, your aunt, your sister, your daughter, your cousin, your friend, your coworker and YOURSELF. Help to educate women about the importance of early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. Annual mammography screenings can detect breast cancer early and are the best chance women have for beating this deadly disease. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and falls only second to lung cancer as a leading cause of cancer death. Encourage every woman you know to schedule a mammography screening for herself today. It could save her life.

Baker Rexall Drug

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406-778-2214 Baker, MT

Family Dentistry 406-778-5150

Direct Electric 406-778-3274 Baker, MT

Fallon County Health Department 406-778-2824

B & B Septic Services

Woody’s Trucking

406-778-2599 Baker, MT

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