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County commissioner candidates respond Candidates will be asked a series of questions between now and the General Election. They will all be asked the same question and their answers will be limited to 300 words and printed exactly as they are submitted, unedited. Question (2 parts) Part 1: When sworn in for the Fallon County Commissioner position, you will be asked to “support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic.” Can you give any examples of what an enemy of the constitution might look like or sound like? Part 2: Do you consider the constitution the supreme law of the land above you or anyone else’s ideology?
Roy Rost Part 1: The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land, and I will absolutely uphold it above my own or anyone else’s ideology regardless of any public office I may or may not hold. As far as what an enemy of the Constitution looks or sounds like, I would consider that to be someone who takes matters into his or her own hands without following due process or taking into consideration the requests and needs of “We the People.” An
enemy of the Constitution is someone who uses political power for personal gain. An enemy of the Constitution ignores or minimizes the efforts “We the People” make to commuRoy Rost nicate with county officials in order to perpetuate his or her own plan. Part 2: Our government is for the people. A person holding public office should strive always to serve the public and put the good of the people above personal agenda or the voice of a few outspoken individuals pushing a private itinerary. I strive to always listen and evaluate impartially, seeking advice and input from all sides and perspectives of a given issue. I am not afraid to make hard decisions. I am not swayed by power; I have a higher conviction to answer to. My only goal and priority as Fallon County Commissioner is to help our community be as healthy and successful as
possible and to foster good communication between the government and the people.
Dave Havens Hi, I'm Dave Havens. In response to the FCT question of parts: I Dave Havens two would first like to note that the readers of this article may reference this “oath” under Article VI, Section III of the United States Constitution and also that this response is not “all inclusive.” Part 1: An easy example to understand is; a foreign enemy of the Constitution is an entity who wants to overthrow the Constitution and a domestic enemy of the Constitution is an entity from the United States that wants to do the same. More complex perhaps, is the example of despotism. Despotism is an enemy of the Constitution, in that, it is a form of government in which a single entity rules with absolute power. That entity may be an individual, as in an autocracy, or it may be a group as in
an oligarchy. The term implies tyranny (dominance through the threat of punishment and violence), absolutism, or a dictatorship (a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator, not restricted by a constitution, laws, or opposition, etc.) Our Constitution allows for “checks and balances” by imposing three separate branches of government, the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. A nation at war with the U.S. is a foreign enemy of the Constitution and, while the U.S. is at war, under Article III, Section 3, of the Constitution, any person, (foreign or domestic) who adheres to that enemy by giving them “aid and comfort” has committed treason within the meaning of the Constitution. However, if the United States is not at war, under the First Amendment a person has the right to free speech and can state “the U.S. government should be disbanded and it’s Constitution overthrown.” This does not warrant treason against the U.S. as noted in the Treason Clause. Part 2: The United States Constitution is THE Charter of the Nation. It defines the framework of the government it establishes. It delegates authority to act in specific areas. It
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Trick-orTreat fun in downtown Baker By Sherry Vogel
Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch baptize little Tristan Eastan Tan as father and mother, Todd and Rachelle Tan look on.
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Pastors Kolasch say goodbye to Fallon County and United Trinity Lutheran Parish By Sherry Vogel Pastors Bruce Kolasch and Reba Kiger-Kolasch were stepping out in faith as they accepted the call to serve the people from the Baker, Ekalaka, and Plevna communities at the United Trinity Lutheran Parish on Nov. 1, 2004. Pastor Bruce shared, “Both Reba and I felt God intentionally lead us here, affirming our call to serve the people we have grown to love and care for. I have grown so much through our relationships and
work together. We have laughed, loved and cried.” Pastor Reba agreed, “Thank you for all the conversations, the fun discussions and even the difficult times. I have learned something new from each of you. Relationships are sacred and I have been blessed in all God’s abundance by so many. I truly have loved it here.”
Coming to rural Montana The couple reminisced, sharing some of the
“firsts” for them having moved to rural Montana. For Reba, a native of California, it was quite a cultural shock, but a wonderful adventure into the “Wild West.” One of the first community events they were invited to attend was a branding, where Reba attempted to ride horses and wrestle cattle. They got to experience a real working ranch, even partaking in the deliciousness of Rocky Mountain oysters for
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SMART distributes tornado donation fund By Sherry Vogel The Baker Tornado Relief Fund dispersed over $90,000 to some 43 area recipients the first week of October. After a devastating F-3 tornado touched down in Baker, this summer on June 11, one hundred sixty unsolicited donations from lo-
cals, as well as people from all over the U.S. came pouring in. Individual entities generously gifting donations to the fund were churches, schools, organizations, area friends and neighbors, corporations and fund-raising events, each wanting to help defray costs accrued by those affected by the storm. Since this was the first severe tor-
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nado that touched down in our community causing catastrophic damage, the process of distributing funds was an unknown factor for local government. The County selected the SMART office, under the direction of Mona Madler, to collect all donations and distribute appropriate amounts to qualified recipients. Madler went to work educating herself in the process
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instrumented by other communities accustomed to such occurrences. The successful process employed, which dispersed 100 percent of the donated money, started with a Needs Assessment Form that was sent out the first week of August to the 60 property owners directly affected by the tornado.
Downtown storekeepers will be rounding up a harvest of sweet treats for trick-ortreaters on Halloween day. The Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring the third annual “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Business owners, not in the downtown area or in the shopping center, are encouraged to be involved by participating in something new this year called a trunk-or-treat. Each participant is encouraged to decorate the tail end of a pick-up, trunk of a vehicle or any other mobile unit and park in Russell’s parking lot so the children can parade by to pick up your treat. It would be a “spooktacular” good time if all business people would join in the fun by dressing up. All participating businesses should register with the Chamber to be included on the list. The Chamber is awarding a $50 cash prize to the best-decorated storefront and a $50 cash prize to the best-decorated “trunk”. Everyone in town is encouraged to dress up and join the fun. A list of participating businesses will be available at local stores. To register your business or for further information, contact Katie Brawley, Chamber Director, 406778-2266: or e-mail bakerchamber@midrivers.com.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 -A Candidate Forum, hosted by the Carter and Fallon County Democrats and Republicans at the Baker Senor Center October 23, drew a full house. . .Regular registration to vote in the General Election closed October 10. However, with new election laws, new people to the county or people who haven’t previously registered can register and vote up to 8 p.m. election night, November 7. . .Fallon Medical Complex honored their dedicated “Pink Ladies” October 19 with a Hawaiian theme luncheon. . .Derek Arnell and Bailey Woolington are the Spartans of the Week. . .The Spartans played exceptionally well in defeating Colstrip for the conference championship by a score of 30-7. . .The Junior Girl Scout troop took a field trip to the Wells Fargo Bank. . .Stetson Knipp, son of Pat and Shawna Knipp of Baker and Kelli Knipp of Whitefish, was presented with the 2006 Rookie of the Year Award at the annual awards ceremony of Montana Raceway Park. . .The 11th annual Positive Choices Youth Conference was held at Longfellow School October 4. . .According to Chuck Lee, director of the Fallon County Dispatch Services, the Service has received a few 911 crank calls recently. . .Picture: Fallon Medical Complex has a large variety of decorated pumpkins on display for their annual contest. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, Oct. 25, 1996 -Terry Curry was chosen State Advisor of the Year at the 42nd annual State Student Council Convention. Curry was honored at the banquet Tuesday evening where she was awarded a plaque and a trip to the National Convention. . .If you don’t like the weather in Montana - wait a day - it’ll change. Never was this saying more true than last week when fall turned to winter overnight. We didn’t like the snow much so now we’re hoping fall will return for a few more weeks. . .October is Quilt Month. Plevna Peace
Lutheran Church made 25 quilts, and the American Lutheran Church in Baker made 223. These quilts are sent to people overseas by Lutheran World Relief. . .Over 650 dinners were served at the annual Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Appreciation Day supper. This year the food ran out by 6:50 p.m. - this has never happened before. . .Traveling from Baker to the State Montana Mothers convention in Billings October 11-12 were Delores Hammel and Harriet Speelmon of Ekalaka, Kay Hanley and Marion Hanson of Baker. . .Ruth Young celebrated her 93rd birthday at Sakelaris’. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 23, 1986 -Local hunter Dennis Varner spent seven years applying for a mountain sheep license in the Blue Mountain area on the Powder River between Baker and Miles City. This year was his lucky year as he was successful in getting a license and a sheep. . .Jake Ehret, age 73, passed away October 16. . .Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church will celebrate its 75th year October 25. . .Airman Donald Maier, son of Larry and Peggy Maier of Ismay, has graduated from Air Force basic training. . .Fay and Lorena Shepherd celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in Livingston. . .The upper Baker Lake has been opened and the lake is full but that leaves some basements on the south side with water in them. Water is also going over the spillway. . .Maurice and Helen Allerdings celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the Plevna Fire Hall October 5. . .Beta Pi is hosting a Halloween Carnival October 26 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds. . .Second annual Jaycee/Alpha Beta Haunted House is back, bigger and better than ever. This year the Haunted House will be situated in the old Gambles building. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 21, 1976 -About 150 people started out the Fallon County Swine Flu
Vaccination Clinic in Plevna last Thursday where volunteer workers assisted in the statewide project. Before the day was over, the health department had vaccinated another 800 in Baker. . .Miss Eastern Montana, Patti Randash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Randash, was crowned last Sunday night. Lori Keirle placed second runner-up. . .The Bank of Baker drew a sizeable crowd of over 1,000 persons at their grand opening October 15. The bank has been remodeled inside and has a new front of brick. Local owners are Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Wellenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Ehret and Ed Ehret. . .John Beach is a freshman tackle for the Montana State Bobcats this season. Beach came to the Bobcats from Baker where he was a four year letterman in football and wrestling. . .Girls basketball team split two games last weekend. Friday they lost to Glendive 41-30 and Mariann Callen was high scorer with 15 points. Saturday they defeated Sidney 4939 and Mary Breitbach scored 16 in that game. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 27, 1966 -Mr. and Mrs. Fay Shepherd were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary with an open house at the home of their son, Mayor Ronald Shepherd. . .Senator Lee Metcalf will be in Baker at the American Legion Hall Tuesday. . .Baker Community Fund Drive got underway Tuesday morning with coffee at Munsell Lanes when Rev. Virgil Kellogg distributed material to the captains of the drive. . .Mrs. Gulnare Lutts was given a national writers award for both her published poetry and prose at the annual convention of the Montana Farmers Union in Great Falls last Friday evening. . .The losing team in the Jayceen light bulb sale entertained the winning team at a dinner at the home of Mrs. Bill Randash. The teams were headed by Mrs. Clyde Burns and Mrs. Alan Arnold. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 25, 1956 -Sharon Phebus was elected vice president of District 5 of Future Homemakers of America for the coming year at the
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Pasters Bruce and Reba Kolasch.
Kolasch Continued from page 1 the very first time. Bruce shared his favorite food now is steak. He has learned the various cuts and especially enjoys a New York or ribeye. Another funny “first experience” was when the pastor team had just finished conducting a service together in Plevna. Reba was talking to a rancher about her needing to leave to get to the next morning service. The rancher asked, “Did you bring an extra outfit?” She was dumbfounded, as she glanced down, wondering what was wrong with the clothing she had on. It definitely was a learning curve entering the unknown rural environment of cattle, wheat, oil and gas. But with the bewilderment, also came the many new pleasures of living in a rural area. Pleasures that now will be dearly missed. Bruce stated, “I will miss watching antelope run as I admire their strength, speed and beautiful coloring. I will miss the white tail and mule deer, will miss the conversations at the post office and various stores around town with all the great people of this community. I will miss the team spirit; larger cities do not unite around local high school teams like we do with the Spartans.” Pastor Reba echoed the same sentiments, “I will miss the runs around Baker Lake, the drive on Sunday mornings and the simple walks across the street, and the everyday of it all has been truly exceptional. I still marvel at the ease of running into the store, banking, picking up packages, getting a prescription, grabbing a latte. It is lovely if you stop and think about it … grab some paint, pick up a gift, someone always says, ‘Hey how are you?’ All you have to do is breathe and look around … it is awesome.” The Pastors loved the people, the small town and rural life so much they stayed in Baker for 12 years. In those twelve years they helped to modernize Peace
Lutheran Church in Plevna, as well as American Lutheran Church in Baker. They were instrumental in helping St. Elizabeth in Ekalaka build their own worship facility, their first ever. While the buildings were being remodeled and built, individual relationships and new ministries within the congregation were also flourishing. Pastor Bruce shared, “I enjoyed playing music with people who have grown to be much more than members. They have become family and best friends.” The Kolaschs have baptized, married, confirmed and buried many people who will always have a place in their hearts. Under their leadership the Lutheran Churches were instrumental in helping to break down barriers between the faith communities in the area. They organized Cowboy Church, an annual outdoor Sunday morning worship service held at the Fallon County Fair each summer. The service is jointly conducted by a number of denominations in the community and continues to grow each year. Another outreach that has grown, is a children’s ministry called Faithweavers. This outreach is held at the church after school on Thursday nights. They have been blessed to see more and more of Baker’s youth come to learn about Jesus. Both pastors realize how important coming to know Jesus early in life is, as they both heard the call to become pastors as youth. Bruce felt the call to preach when he was yet in high school. He attributes a few of his pastors, at his home church, as the important mentors that influenced his life. He graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind., earning a Master’s of Divinity. Reba was only twelve years old when she first started considering becoming a pastor. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkley, Calif. Throughout the years the pastors saw God’s hand move
(Photo by Sherry Vogel) in miraculous ways. One particular occurrence will stay with them forever. Pastor Bruce, whose calling is building relationships with people, and who loves sharing Jesus’ love with his flock, has a special calling to the elderly and shut-ins. He was ministering at the death bed of a loved parish nor. He prayed and blessed the individual, then left her bedside to keep an appointment in a distant city. On the road a short time later, the car’s horn began to just honk on its own. Pastor Bruce felt an instant relief as he knew God was accepting the soul of his beloved friend into Heaven. Pastor Reba noted the hour and later they discovered that the person passed in the very minutes that the horn blared.
Going afar on mission trips The Kolaschs encouraged their flock to reach out to the far horizons to reach the less fortunate with the love of Jesus. The church, over the past 12 years, has taken mission trips as far away as Uganda and the Virgin Islands. Pastor Reba’s calling is to the youth and she helped them to serve others in various locations across the United States. In the past few weeks, the Kolaschs were honored with three separate farewell potlucks by the Lutheran congregations from Baker, Plevna and Ekalaka in the weeks preceding their departure on Oct 16. Tears were in abundance as the well-loved clergy gave their parishes the last supper sacraments, a final time. In parting words, Pastor Bruce stated, “I go with anticipation for good things in the future. God is leading me to serve two different and distinct congregations- one as their pastor and one as their pastor of congregational care. Both are part time, and both together will keep me busy. Reba added, “Thank-you for just being you and allowing us to serve, love and laugh on the eastern Montana prairie, oh my, it has been grand!” Bob Thielen and children pose with their six blue tick hounds. (submitted photo)
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I’m Dave Havens,
On June 7, 2016, you the citizens of Fallon County voted in the Primary Election selecting me to represent you as Commissioner for District Two. Thank you for your vote of confidence! I am honored to have your vote of trust! I have travelled throughout Fallon County and have listened patiently while you, the citizens, have stated your concerns about the budget, spending, and taxes. I have heard your concerns about the economy, building projects, maintenance issues, and infrastructure to name a few. During the past 12 months, I have been able to attend the last two County budget processes. I understand where the various revenues come from and where those revenues are respectively budgeted. I understand that it takes revenue to pay the expenses needed to keep the County running during its every day to day business and also for the numerous improvements needed throughout the County. I understand the value of a mill and I know your taxes depend on the valuation set upon that mill. I have a copy of the budget. I know and understand the capital improvement plan that the Commissioners have put in place. In addition, I also have been able to be in attendance for a majority of the last two yearly meetings between County department heads and the Commissioners. During these meetings department budgets were discussed and evaluated. I understand and know the County budget because I have taken the time during the past 12 months to learn and understand what the position of a County Commissioner entails. I have equipped myself to be fully prepared for this position. I can, and will, work closely with the current commissioners to ensure that monies being spent in Fallon County are being spent wisely. I know and understand that it is my duty to serve you; and to you the citizens, I know I will be held accountable! I am now asking you, once again, to VOTE DAVE HAVENS for Fallon County Commissioner by simply filling in the oval next to my printed name on the ballot. Again, and in advance of the General Election on November 8, 2016, thank you for your vote of confidence!
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Volunteers serve up a scrumptious supper to those attending the Moonlight Madness Appreciation Dinner. (Photos by Sherry Vogel)
Moonlight Madness and Appreciation Dinner By Sherry Vogel The Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture hosted the annual Moonlight Madness and Appreciation Dinner in gratitude of their many local customers on Oct. 12 at Thee Garage Showroom. A delicious supper of roast beef or hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, ice cream and soda
were served. Approximately 250 people came out to enjoy the meal. The autumn evening was pleasant and the downtown district was bustling, as both sides of the street, in a fourblock radius, were full of parked vehicles. Local boy enjoys a juicy hotdog at the Moonlight Madness event.
Tester holds first Farm Bill listening session in Billings Senator Jon Tester today kicked off his Barnstormin’ Farm Bill Listening Tour today with an event in Billings. Farmers and ranchers from across Montana attended Tester’s listening session that focused primarily on livestock, pulse, and grain production. “Agriculture is still the backbone of Montana’s economy, and it is critical that Montana farmers and ranchers have a say in the next Farm Bill,” Tester said. “We need to construct a Farm Bill that works for folks on the ground and strengthens family production agriculture. I look forward to hosting more listening sessions across the state in the coming weeks.” Production agriculture remains Montana’s number one industry and is responsible for over $4 billion in economic development annually. Representatives from Montana’s largest agriculture ad-
Cub Scout Pack 256 had so much support from the community while Scouting For Food at Reynolds Market to donate to our local food bank here in Baker!
vocacy organizations praised Tester’s willingness to receive input from a wide variety of the state’s producers. “We thank Senator Tester for spearheading this event and bringing us all together to begin work on the Farm Bill,” said Bill Bullard, CEO of R Calf USA. “We have a tremendous opportunity and responsibility as producers in crafting the next Farm bill and look forward to working together to ensure it works for Montanans.” “The Montana Grain Growers Association wants to thank Senator Tester for hosting these Farm Bill listening sessions,” said Michelle Erickson-Jones, Treasurer of the Montana Grain Growers Association. “It is very important to our organization, and all of Montana’s producers, to have their voice be heard and taken back to Washington to be included in the next Farm Bill. Having that safety net is vitally important for farmers
and Montana’s rural economy.” Tester’s listening session today was open to the public and was the first in a series of events he will be hosting across the state in the coming weeks and months. The additional listening sessions will focus on other aspects of the Farm Bill, which include conservation and forest management, food safety initiatives, and specialty crops. Tester is the only active farmer in the U.S. Senate, and he and his wife still farm the land his grandparents homesteaded over a century ago. In 2014, Tester helped pass a four-year Farm Bill that included robust investments in critical livestock disaster assistance, crop insurance, and the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program. Beginning next year, Congress will begin holding hearings and constructing a new Farm Bill.
First grade classes in Baker enjoyed the visit from the Baker Fire Dept. during Fire Prevention Week. Tom and Tyler Bruha gave a tour of the fire truck and explained how each component is used. They also went to the library and daycare.
Teen Driver Safety In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 16-22, 2016), the State Capitol will shine blue this week to share a special message with Montana’s teen drivers and their families. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has partnered with the Goldhahn family and the @BuckleUpBlue4Lauryn campaign with the goal of increasing teen safety on the road. Fifteen year old Lauryn Kate Goldhahn, a member of the Fairfield Lady Eagle volleyball team, was the passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a rollover accident just 1 mile northwest of town on August 25. Lauryn, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the pickup after it rolled two and a half times before coming to a halt as it struck a power pole. She was thrown a distance of around 50 feet, and suffered some very significant injuries that would eventually lead to her death. Lauryn was transported to Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, and later that night flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. On the night of August 27 at 11:47 PM, Lauryn's doctors pronounced her dead after a series of nonresponsive neurological tests. After hearing of Lauryn’s death, the Red Lodge Rams volleyball team started the idea
of the #buckleupblue4lauryn campaign. Blue ribbons were handed out at schools and sporting events to be tied on steering wheels of vehicles to remind everyone to buckle-up. This campaign has quickly grown statewide in Montana and neighboring states. “As we continue to work towards Vision Zero, MDT is grateful to the Goldhahn family for allowing us to share this important message,” said Director Tooley. “A story like Lauryn’s is one that needs to be heard, regardless of age, to remind everyone to buckle-up every time they get in a vehicle.” Along with schools, Montana Highway Patrol, local law enforcement, state and federal agencies and organizations MDT hopes to increase seat belt safety with this message among teens (and all vehicle occupants). In 2015, 224 people died on Montana roads. In the same year, Almost 80 percent of Montana’s teen crash fatalities were unbuckled. “Tie a ribbon to your steering wheel and remind your loved ones to wear their seat belts because life is too precious to not buckle-up,” said Director Tooley. “It will take a commitment from all of us to reach zero deaths and zero serious injuries on Montana roads.”
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Baker Public Schools annual Fall Concert will be Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Longellow Gym. Band and choir students grades 6-12 will By Sherry Vogel be performing music celebratNothing is more welcoming than walking into a warm ing the American West. kitchen, filled with the delicious aroma of simmering mulled HOPE, do you feel alcohol is Everyone is invited to attend cider, after a brisk walk through the cold winds of autumn. This causing problems, we can help, and hear what Baker's music time of year offers the perfect opportunity to warm up with a Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. students have been learning delicious cup of hot apple cider. was an active quilter in this school year! District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full the community. Vi week of the month and as often developed a quilt Prep: 10 mi as business warrants. Interested pattern called Cook: 30 min persons are welcome to check a Yields: 12 servings specific schedule at the office of “Vi’s barbed Submitted by Jay Gregory wire” which the Clerk of District Court. 16 cups pure apple juice or cider Twelve people came out to Fallon County Library hours: was to become 4 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks Monday through Friday 8 a.m. her trademark. play pinochle Oct. 16 at the 2 oranges 5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, SunShe was a very Baker Senior Citizen Center. 1 lemon days and legal holidays. generous per- There were three tables of four 8 whole cloves O’Fallon Historical Museum son and would players. Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 8 whole allspice berries Winners were Lorraine 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. donate many of ½ c. maple syrup Driver Licensing Schedule, her quilts to Meschke won twice, Gwen In a 6-quart saucepan, heat cider with cinnamon sticks, allcharities and other Setinc and Judy Fradenburgh. spice, cloves, orange slices, lemon slices and ½ c maple syrup second and third Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 good causes, hun- Pinochle will be played again to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer p.m., courthouse dreds of which are next Sunday, Oct. 23, at 1:30 about 30 minutes. Free Business Development, Pour cider through sieve into heat-safe mugs. now enjoyed by extended p.m. at the Senior Citizen Cenby appointment, call 406-748family, friends, and acquain- ter. 2990, Fallon County Library, Dr. Espeland Retirement Party, tances across the country. 2-4 p.m., FMC Dining Room, Vi is survived by four chilOctober 20. dren, Annette Efta, Patricia Changed For Life Church Emerson, and Scott Abrams, services, 10 a.m., October 23. all of Billings, and Alan Fallon County Planning Board Did you know … meeting, 7 p.m., courtroom, FalBaker office hours 8 a.m. Abrams of Littleton, CO, 11 that a third party can buy a - 5 p.m. Now open from lon County Courthouse, Ambugrandchildren, Jill (Matt Brelance Board, 7 p.m., October property tax lien against your 12-1 p.m. to better serve itbach), Aaron, Meghan Efta, 24. The Golden Girls will hold home and you have a only limyou. For more information, Amanda, Angie, and Lisa Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 their October luncheon Friday, ited amount of time to buy please contact your FalAbrams (John Morgan), Alex p.m., American Lutheran Oct. 21, at noon at Lucky Chi- back the lien before the third Church; Codependent Support lon/Carter Extension Office Abrams, Meghan (Bryan nese Cafe. party can legally own your at 406-778-7110. Group, noon, American Lundstrom), Erin (Ty Lutheran Church, Lake Board home? The Montana DepartOctober 23 - Fallon Werges), Brigid and Shae meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse ment of Revenue has a pro- County 4-H Achievement Duffy, and 5 great grandchilbasement conference room, gram to help Montanans Night dren. Council on Aging, 2 p.m., Octoenduring financial hardship ber 25. October 25-27 - Agent She was predeceased by her with their property taxes. Baker Volunteer Fire DepartAnnual Conference husband Hubert, her parents, ment, 7 p.m., October 26. For more information, please November 8 - Holiday her sister Dorothy Adrian and Multiple Sclerosis Support visit the Housing section of Office Closed four brothers, Bob, Fritz, Bud, Financial Peace University www.MontanaLawHelp.org. Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary November 11 - Holiday and Frank Hout. conference room 2, call Diana by Dave Ramsey (FPU) is a 406-232-1458 or Nicole 232It was always Vi and Hugh’s nine week financial education If you can't find the informa- Office Closed 5698, Library Storytime, 11:15 November 13 - C a r t e r wish to have their ashes course taught by Dave Ram- tion you want, click on the a.m., October 27. LiveHelp button. Or call the County 4-H Achievement spread together on the family sey and facilitated by Wes Changed For Life Church Montana Legal Services AssoNight farm. A private family memo- Mulder. FPU will be offered services, 10 a.m., October 30. rial will be held to honor their Sunday mornings from 9:30 ciation HelpLine at 1-800Truck or Treat, Downtown, 4 - 6 p.m., October 31. wishes. In lieu of flowers the a.m. to 11 a.m. beginning Oct. 666-6899. family requests that donations 23 and ending Dec. 18 at Medbe made on Vi’s behalf to the icine Rocks Church The Yellowstone Boys Ranch. khous The family would like to exe gi tend their heartfelt thanks to the many friends and family who supported Vi during her extended illness over the October 21 Will be open Friday & Saturday years, and to the Canyon Colin Lorbiecke, Devyn Schwartz, Stuart Ness, Angus Lund Oct.21 & 22 • Starting at 6 p.m. Creek staff who were there for October 24 her when she needed them Colette Wang, Jason Schaaf, Waylin Martens, Johanna Barth Serving: Steak and Seafood most. While we are sad at October 25 406-778-3160 Mom’s passing we know she Cricket Wyrwas, Billie Jo Griffith, Daniel Rost, Michelle and Dad are happily dancing Kilsdonk, Rachel Wang in heaven. October 26 Arrangements are by Cre- Dustin Baldwin, Gretchen Mahon, Jake Williams mation & Funeral Gallery. October 27 Condolences can be sent Lisa Burdick, Sharon Rustad, Breanna Miller through www.cfgbillings.com through “Our Families.” Call 406-778-3344 or email casey31263@gmail.com
Viola Abrams Our beautiful mother, Viola “Vi” Ann Abrams passed away peacefully in her sleep comforted by family on the morning of October 17, 2016, at the Canyon Creek Senior Living Center in Billings, MT. She was born on March 25, 1928 to Charles and Dora Hout of Miles City, MT. Vi grew up on a ranch south of Miles City along the Tongue River with her sister and four brothers. Upon graduation from high school, she worked as a telephone operator for AT&T and then accepted a teaching position at the Slater school near Carlyle, MT. It was here that she met the love of her life, Hubert (Hugh) Abrams, to whom she was married to for 61 years until his passing in May, 2009. Mom worked alongside Dad on the farm as she learned how to drive tractors and other large equipment. Mom was a hard worker and didn’t let little things like getting run over by a tractor get her down. She was up and going to the Crazy Days sales the next day as Mom couldn’t resist a bargain! Mom was a strong supporter of Hubert in his legislative campaigns and his terms in the Montana State Legislature. Throughout all of their adventures together, their focus was always on their family. Vi and Hugh encouraged their children to work hard, step out to see the world and to set their goals high. Their trips with Friendship Force all over the world were great examples. Mom’s dedication to her family was very evident in her never-ending support of her children and of our father with his lengthy battle with health problems. Their children will always be grateful to both of them for their hard work and unselfish values. Vi loved to play bridge and
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wiped a tear As some line moved us to cry. It was good to pledge the flag again We don’t need to take a knee. For all of us know some of us Who fought to keep us free. “He was there all the time” they sang It is proven to us each day. So my heart was joined to many others On that lovely October day. By Prairie Singer October 3, 2016
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
Baker Spartans take down the Shepherd Mustangs By Andrew Craft and Dalton Herbst The Spartans only had one score in the first quarter by Luke Gonsioroski, a 44 yard run. He also passed into the end zone to Trevor Griffith for a completed two point conversion. Shepherd did not answer back. In the second quarter the Spartans made their way back to the end zone by a two yard run by Luke Gonsioroski. Angus Lund ran into the end zone for a two point conversion. Next, Angus Lund dives into the end zone on a two yard run for another Spartan touchdown, he also successfully ran the PAT in the end zone for two points. Shepherd answers back with a touchdown and a failed two point conversion. The Spartans get the ball
back. The Shepherd Mustangs intercepted a Spartan pass and ran in back for a touchdown right before the end of the half. After halftime the Spartans rallied a total of 22 points in the third quarter, while letting the Mustangs score 0. The Spartans’ Angus Lund ran a one yard carry into the end zone, with the PAT run by Luke Gonsioroski successful. The next possession Luke Gonsioroski throws to Cleet Wrzesinski for an 18 yard passing touchdown, PAT pass failed. The final score for the Spartans came from Luke Gonsioroski on a 3 yard rushing touchdown; Dillon Cunningham ran the two point conversion in. As a team the Spartans were 63-399 for rushing. Luke Gonsioroski had 31
carries for 265 yards and Angus Lund had 21 carries for 123 yards. For passing, Luke Gonsioroski passed 14 times, completing 9 of them for 85 yards; Cleet Wrzesinski caught 5 of those passes for 45 yards. On defense, the Spartans’ Andrew Craft had 6 tackles, and Josh Stutts had 5. The Spartans also had two interceptions, one by Kadon Gentilini who ran for 14 yards before getting tackled, and another by Zach Tysver. Cameron MacKay had a fumble recovery for the Spartans. A couple of Spartans got into the backfield to put pressure on the QB. Andrew Craft had a sack. Josh Stutts, Dillon Cunningham, Cameron MacKay, and Javon DeGrand had half a sack each.
Lady Spartan volleyball ______ By Briana Sposili The Lady Spartan Varsity played Harding County there and lost in three matches. The scores were (11-25) (1525) (17-25). Maddie Reddick had 6 kills, 1 block, 9 digs, 1 ace, and 4 assists; Scotti Robinson 2 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace, and 8 assists; Melissa Breitbach 2 kills, 1 block, and 12 digs; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 2 kills, 5 digs, and 4 aces; Lexi Hartse 2 kills and 6 digs; Hannah Gonsioroski 1 kill and 7 digs; Alivia Schultz 2 digs and
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1 assist; and Maryssa Rusley had 3 digs. JV Stats - Scores were (23-25) (25-13) (15-10). Halle Burdick had 3 kills, 7 digs, 3 aces, and 1 assist; Katie Wang 5 kills, 1 block, 7 digs, and 1 assist; Macee Hadley 6 digs, 2 aces, and 10 assists; Mariah Miller 2 kills, 4 aces, and 2 assists; Katelynn Afrank 14 digs and 1 assist; Amber Durden 5 kills and 5 digs; Madison Moore 2 kills and 8 digs; Sheyanne Janeway 1 kill and 1 dig; Hannah Gonsioroski 9 digs; and Skyler
Robinson had 7 digs. C-Squad Stats - Scores were (25-17) (25-22). Kelsey Miller had 2 kills, 4 digs, and 3 assists; Shelby Moore 4 digs and 1 assist; Taylor Miller 2 kills and 2 digs; Hope Craft 1 kill and 2 digs; Maleah Graham 1 dig and 1 ace; Taylor Bertsch 1 dig and 1 assist; Ellen Widell 2 kills; Marie Joergenson 1 kill; Laylah Dulin 1 ace; Lena Kennel 1 dig; and Courtney Tudor had 1 kill.
Volleyball Parents’ Day 2016 By Terry Curry Five senior volleyball players, one senior manager, and their parents will be honored on Thursday, Oct. 20, when the Lady Spartans host the Huntley Project Red Devils for Parents’ Day and “Pink Day”. Matches will begin at 2:00, 3:15, and 4:30 p.m. The seniors and their parents will be introduced
prior to the varsity matches. Parents are asked to be there by 4:15 p.m. All parents will be admitted to the games free of charge. The Spartanettes purchased Spartan car flags for the parents and they may be picked up at the concession stand. The seniors are Melissa Breitbach (Dave & Jerri), Lexi Hartse (Dawn Heid), Breanna
Robinson (Tim & Jamie), Alivia Schultz (Mike and Anna), and Ellen Widell (host parents Nate & Libby Solberg) Following the matches, a reception will be held for all players, parents, coaches, and managers. Freshman parents are asked to bring 2 dozen cookies or bars to the concession stand.
October 17 - 21, 2016
“Stop On Red, Kids Ahead” - 21, 2016
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October 24 - Oatmeal, cheese stick, fruit 25 - Breakfast sandwich, cheese stick, fruit 26 - Burrito, cheese stick, fruit 27 - Bacon, egg, toast, fruit 28 - Muffin, yogurt, fruit
Lunch October 24 - Pizza pocket, salad, cheese stick, strawberries 25 - Creamy chicken casserole, peas, apples, garlic toast 26 - Turkey sandwich, sun chips, lettuce, grapes 27 - Nachos, beef and cheese, peaches 28 - BBQ rib sandwich, f/f, carrots, banana
Menu subject to change.
Pack the gym in PINK Day By Terry Curry The BHS Lady Spartans will be hosting the Lady Red Devils from Huntley Project High School on Thursday, Oct. 20 for “Pack the Gym in PINK Day”. You are encouraged to wear as much ”PINK” as you can; come out and cheer on the Ladies in their last home matches, and show your support for breast cancer survivors and those who are battling cancer.
Red Ribbon Week 2016
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Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Although the start end dates can vary slightly depending on the organization and source, Red Ribbon Week generally takes place the last full week in October, with the weekends before and following the last full week included as appropriate celebration dates. This year Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated Oct. 23-29. This year’s theme is: “YOLO – Be Drug Free”. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to a drug free America. And, perhaps more importantly, Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe. Many schools and communities not only focus on drug free, but also, alcohol, to-
bacco, & bullying prevention. Education is provided to students to encourage them to make a personal commitment to live lives filled with positive choices. The ultimate goal being the lifelong commitment of today’s youth, for a future filled with positive and healthy choices. In addition…… Did you know: Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Talk to your kids today! Carter, Fallon, and Powder River County Tobacco Prevention would like to thank the students in their respective communities that make the commitment educate their fellow students during this week!! Ekalaka – Student Council & Honor Society. Baker – Student Union. Plevna – Mrs. Coon’s Health Class. Broadus – SADD, Cheerleaders, and Mr. Schoonover’s Weights Class. If you see these students thank them for their efforts. Also, take the time to ask your child what they learned about Red Ribbon Week!
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Miss Montana visits Plevna School By Jessica Paul
Celebrating Fire Prevention Week By Hanna Wiedmer On Wednesday October 12th, Bill Lane, Chris Skogas, and Chad Nielsen from the Plevna Fire Department came to show the students some of the fire equipment and to teach them fire safety. Mr. Lane taught the students the four steps to safety during a fire. The steps are: 1.) Get up and walk, don’t run; 2.) Know two ways out of every room, but if the option of a door is available be sure
to feel it for heat before opening it; 3.) Get out of the building quickly; and 4.) Go to a predetermined meeting place. Mr. Lane also covered information on what to do if your clothes happen to catch fire: IMMEDIATELY STOP, DROP, and ROLL. Another safety guideline he covered was that the smoke alarms need to be checked once a month, the batteries in the smoke alarms should be
Lauren Scofield, the 2016 Miss Montana, visited Plevna School Thursday, October 13, during her Crown to Classroom Tours across Montana. She is a graduate of Carroll College with a degree in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology and a minor in Gender Studies. After she completes her year as Miss Montana, she is going to focus on her medical degree to become and OB/GYN. She is hoping to show students that it is cool to be nerdy and teach young people the importance of pushing through failure and challenges in order to solve a problem by using critical thinking skills. Miss Montana encourages
changed every six months, and the smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years. After learning about fire safety, Mr. Lane, Chris, and Chad took the students outside to show them the fire truck and the water tanker. The students were able to tour the cab of the fire truck and see the equipment in the multiple compartments around (Right) Sophia Dulin the truck. The students enjoyed touring the fire truck putting the ball in the and learning about fire safety. basket.
students to reach their full potential and challenge themselves through presenting her STEM platform. Lauren has been working with local and national organizations to help grow and enhance her personal STEM Platform: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. She was inspired at a young age by encouragement from teachers in these fields, and is hoping to be able to inspire others. Lauren played a piano solo which she used for her talent at the Miss USA pageant. While visiting us, Lauren did an experiment with chemicals using her science skills. She had Wyatt Isaacs pour her a glass of purple Kool-Aid, but upon seeing it decided she did not really like purple Kool-
Aid and poured it back into the pitcher. She picked up another glass and asked him to pour her just a little bit and it came out clear as water. Wyatt looked into his pitcher, but the liquid in the pitcher was still purple. She poured it back into the pitcher and had him pour into another glass and it came out an off-white color. The students were impressed and thought she did magic, but she explained that it was the wonderful world of science. Lauren believes that it is important to reach students of all ages and backgrounds across the entire state of Montana, and to encourage them with interactive experiments, puzzles, and demonstrations geared toward the STEM program.
Plevna JH basketball Friday, October 14, Plevna hosted the first Middle School basketball games against Wibaux. There were four games – Girls Team A and B coached by Bridget Schwartz and Sheila O’Connor; and Boys Team B and A coached by Neal Coon and Dirk O’Connor. The Girls Team B scores were: Plevna - 13, Wibaux - 16; Girls Team A scores were: Plevna - 45, Wibaux - 20. The boys’ also played Wibaux and their scores were: Boys Team B scores were: Plevna - 25, Wibaux - 18. Boys Team A scores were: Plevna - 20, Wibaux - 26. Saturday, October 15, found the Plevna Girls and Boys JH
Basketball teams on the road to Ekalaka. Girls Team B scores were: Plevna – 8, Ekalaka – 13; Girls Team A scores were: Plevna – 30, Ekalaka – 38. The Boys Team B scores were: Plevna - 20, Ekalaka - 28. Boys Team A scores were: Plevna - 19, Ekalaka – 61. The teams provided some great basketball games for the Plevna Cougar fans to enjoy over the weekend. The Plevna Cougars JH basketball team will play on Tuesday, October 18, with Broadus at Plevna. There is another game scheduled with Jordan, October 22 starting at 10 a.m. also at Plevna. Good Seth Carroll putting the ball in the basket. Luck Cougars!
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Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Board members will be elected and any and all other business taken care of that may properly come before this meeting. New Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation will be proposed at the meeting
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
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By Shiloh Perry In the midst of debates and with Election Day quickly approaching, the importance of agricultural policy is even more pressing. In fact, everyone has a stake in American agriculture and protecting our farmers and ranchers’ ability to produce. Agricultural policy issues hit home for all Americans, both on and off the farm. Agricultural policy matters in the current election for many reasons. Agricultural policy influences key issues and impacts the overall prosperity of the United States. Two leading issues on both the debate stage and the farm are international trade and immigration. Each year, approximately 36 percent of agricultural products are produced for international markets, with 95 percent of consumers outside our borders. International trade brings billions of dollars into the economy and helps create jobs. Farm Bureau estimates that the Trans-Pacific Partnership will increase farm income and agriculture exports, with annual net farm income growing by $4.4 billion and U.S. agriculture exports increasing by $5.3 billion. The partnership will add a projected 40,000 jobs or more here at home. Farmers and ranchers work hard to get their products from their farms to our grocery stores
energy efficiency loans and grants include agricultural producers and rural small businesses, which may include tribal business entities, rural electric cooperatives and public power entities. Renewable energy sources include wind, solar, renewable biomass (including anaerobic digesters), small hydro-electric, ocean, geothermal or hydrogen derived from these renewable resources. Eligible applicants for energy audit and renewable energy development assistance grants include State, tribal or local governments; institutions of higher education; and rural electric cooperatives and public power entities. Nationwide, USDA has helped finance more than 12,000 REAP projects since 2009. When fully operational, these projects will generate or save enough energy to power more than 750,000 homes an- By Marla Prell, Informanually, and replace more than tion Officer of Montana 36 million barrels of oil annu- Fish, Wildlife & Parks ally. Hunters and others visiting Montana’s prairies are encouraged to report sightings of swift foxes to Montana SHOP LOCAL • EAT LOCAL • SPEND LOCAL • ENJOY LOCAL Fish, Wildlife & Parks so that biologists can better underIt takes you to start the trend. stand populations and distribution of this species of Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work and play. concern. The swift fox is a small, gray-red fox. It is smaller than We hold a regular weekly a red fox, with a grayer coat cattle and feeder cattle sale and a black tip on its tail. every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up FWP Region 7 Non-game horses every Thursday. Biologist Brandi Skone urges Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans. recreationists and others to contact the Miles City office Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on if they see live or road-killed Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. swift fox in the region. She Wed., Oct 26: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Nov 9: Special All Breeds Calf Sale can be reached at 406-234Thurs., Oct 27: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Thurs., Nov 10: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & 0900, extension 148, or at
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Commissioner Proceedings MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission reviewed the Commission Minutes for the weeks of September 1923, 2016 and September 2630, 2016. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the weeks of September 19-23, 2016 and September 26-30, 2016. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 9:15AM HAIL DAMAGE CLAIM DISCUSSION Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Debbie Wyrick gave updates on the vehicle claims. The Commission will notify EMC Insurance the hail damage claim will go out to bid with a spring start date. The Commission decided to take insurance off the Search and Rescue Van since it is no longer used. All present discussed Departments using their assigned County vehicle rather than a Fleet vehicle for all their transportation needs, including out of town trips. 9:35am- Duane Loken with Forterra joined the meeting. 9:45am- Debbie Wyrick and Jason Rittal left the meeting. 9:45AM MOTOR GRADER BID SPEC REVIEW Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman The Commission reviewed the Motor Grader Bid Specs and gave permission for it to go out to bid this week. 10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Duane Loken, Forterra Sales Manager; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Forterra Culvert DiscussionDuane Loken said Forterra will pay for all expenses related to the Westmore Box Culverts needing to be reformed. The County will pay for the culverts once Forterra reimburses them for the additional expenses. 10:15am- Duane Loken left the meeting. Shop Updates- Alba Higgins gave updates on the vehicles and equipment being serviced or repaired this week. Alba said the shop crane is installed, he is going to get an estimate on extending the runway for it and will give the estimate to the Commission once received. 10:25am- Alba Higgins left the meeting. Road Updates- Bobby Wiedmer gave updates on the activities of the Road Crew this week. The entire crew will be attending an LTAP training in Glendive on Wednesday. 10:30AM COAL BANK/WEBSTER RD. BOX CULVERT LANDOWNER MEETING Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering The invited landowners did not attend the meeting. The Commission asked Shannon Hewson to mail the box culvert plans to the landowners. 11:00AM LAKEVIEW SHOPPING PARKING LOT DISCUSSION Present: Shannon Hewson,
Brosz Engineering; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor Shannon Hewson said he isn’t sure if the pipe in the Lakeview Shopping Center Parking Lot drained before the retaining wall was constructed but noted the small red barn used to sit on top of the pipe before it was moved. Shannon said both the pipe and the embankment need to be repaired and a new pipe can be placed on top of the older one. Shannon will notify the Planning Department about the angle at which the pipe will need to be placed in order for the water to drain properly in the channel so it doesn’t cause future damage to the embankment. 11:20am- Bobby Wiedmer and Shannon Hewson left the meeting. 11:20AM PRCA CONVENTION DISCUSSION Present by Conference Call: Jerrid Geving, Fair Board Member Jerrid Geving said the Fair Board gave him permission to go to the PRCA Convention in Las Vegas, NV at the end of November and asked the Commission for permission. The Commission gave permission and asked if any other members wanted to attend and Jerrid said no, he will be the only one going. Jerrid asked the Commission if the County would help pay expenses for him and Eddie Coulter, Fair Board Member, to go to the Nile in Billings in October to get sponsorships for the MT High school Rodeo. The Commission told Jerrid to talk to the Fair Board about this and as long as they agree and there is money in the Fair budget the County can help with the expenses. 11:30am- Jerrid Geving ended the phone call and thereby left the meeting. 11:30am- Herb O’Donnell, Member of the Public, joined the meeting. Herb O’Donnell joined the meeting to notify the Commission there are bus signs in the ditch and the Commission will notify Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor about this. Herb asked if the approaches to his place can be built back up. The Commission asked Herb if he had the dirt to do this and he said no. The Commission will ask Bobby to talk to Herb about his approaches. 11:35am- Herb O’Donnell left the meeting. 11:35AM AIRPORT PURCHASE REQUEST REVIEW Present: Roger Meggers, Airport Manager The Commission gave Roger Meggers permission to have Direct Electric install LED outside lighting at a cost of $2,247.39 11:40am- Roger Meggers left the meeting. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor, Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor, Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator, and Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff joined the meeting for Public Comment. The AC Unit in dispatch stopped working over the weekend due to the moisture catch tray filling up. The water from the catch tray spilled over and drained into the Dispatch kitchen also. Chuck asked if 911 can take care of the cooling issues in Dispatch by calling Lane Straub, Straub Heating & Cooling, if they have a problem since he can service it quickly and the Commission gave permission. 11:55am- Trent Harbaugh, Lynda Herbst, Joe Janz and Chuck Lee left the meeting. 12:00PM NOON RECESS
Commissioner Ranum made the motion to take a noon recess. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15PM DISTRICT COURT OFFICE CLERK HIRE APPROVAL Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Jerrie Newell, Clerk of Court and Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager recommended Deanna Herbst be hired as the General Office Clerk for the Clerk of Court. The Commission reviewed and signed the New Hire Approval Form authorizing Deanna Herbst to be hired as a General Office Clerk for the Clerk of Court. 1:25pm- Julie Straub left the meeting. 1:30PM CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the September End of Month Claims in the amount of $871,802.74 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 4:00PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Pinnow Buy/Sell AgreementCommission reviewed and approved the Buy/Sell Agreement with amendments between Fallon County and Craig and Wanda Pinnow for the purchase of land for the Landfill. Darcy Wassmann will send this to George Huss for review this week. Eastern Montana Mental Health Board (EMMHB)The EMMHB now has two counselors on staff to provide services to Counties. Darcy will contact other County Attorneys to discuss if a County should have a contract with EMMHB for the services they are to provide since none of them do at this point. The Commission would like a contract in place so there is accountability with them providing services to Fallon County on a continuance basis. MacKay Lease- The Commission decided to not prohibit hunting on any County land that is leased due to it being public land and Montana Statute giving no direction if it is allowed or not. The most recent Land Lease between Fallon County and Donald and Laurie MacKay will reflect this decision and be mailed out for signature this week. Easements- The Commission asked Darcy if easements were required in order to maintain someone’s road. Darcy said yes, it is required as an easement gives the County permission to go in and out of the road. Miscellaneous - The Commission and Darcy discussed how to approach and deal with employees who take it upon themselves to do duties they are not responsible for. 4:50pm- Darcy Wassmann left the meeting. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess for the evening. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. TUESDAY, OCT. 4, 2016 9:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk ABSENT: Deb Ranum, Member
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FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM CEMETERY SEASONAL HELPER DISCUSSION Present: Iven Felt, Cemetery Caretaker The Commission gave Iven Felt permission to let his seasonal helper work an additional week in order to help him trim the trees along St. Johns Cemetery. 9:05am- Iven Felt left the meeting. 9:15amCommissioner Ranum joined the meeting. 9:15AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Journal Entries- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the following Journal Entries: Journal Entry 231 to move an expense to a different Library account; Journal Entry 232 to move a Fair Fund expense to a Capital Projects Fund. Agreement- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed a Professional Services Agreement with KLJ for Grant Administration and Closeout Report for the Airport’s Baker AIP 3-30-0004018 project. Board Agendas/Minutes- The Commission reviewed Board Agendas and Minutes. Revenues- The Commission reviewed revenues received during the week. Department Notices/ReportsThe Commission reviewed Department Reports, Newsletters and Notices. Emails- The Commission reviewed emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 10:00amCommissioner Baldwin excused himself from the meeting. 10:00AM OUTSIDE BUILDING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Julie Straub said Darold Brown’s job classification should be changed from a permanent part-time employee to an intermittent employee. Darold doesn’t have a set schedule or a set number of hours but works in response to the needs of the Department as they arise and this fits the definition of an intermittent employee. Darold will be able to keep his balance of sick and vacation leave but will no longer earn vacation or sick leave if his classification is changed to an intermittent employee. Because of this, his supervisor, Joe Janz asked the Commission to give Darold a raise to $23/hour to compensate him for the loss of vacation and sick leave. Commissioner Randash asked Joe if the value of benefits he will lose is equivalent to the wage increase he is proposing and Julie said no since the loss of benefits has not been calculated. Commissioner Randash said he would like to see the value of lost benefits before giving his opinion on the matter. Commissioner Ranum said they should wait before considering a wage increase until the next fiscal year when all salaries are set. Joe said they have increased other County employees’ wages so doesn’t know why it would be a problem now. Commissioner Ranum also expressed concern about a helper making as much as their supervisor and the precedence this would set. Joe said Darold is reliable and can operate all types of heavy equipment, attends safety meetings and can do whatever other employees in his type of position do. The Commission
www.farmersunionoilcenex.com discussed who should be called in when Joe needs assistance, Darold or DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Worker. The Commission said they will discuss Joe’s request with Commissioner Baldwin before making a decision. 10:30am- Joe Janz and Julie Straub left the meeting. 10:30AM FALLON COUNTY BOARD APPOINTMENTS Present: Robert Pfund, Newell Broadcasting There were no letters of interest submitted for the available Fallon County Board positions. The positions that were advertised were: 2 for Ambulance Board, 1 for Cemetery Board, 1 for Council on Aging Board, 1 for the Salary Commission and 1 for Tax Appeal Board. 10:37am- Robert Pfund left the meeting. 10:50amCommissioner Baldwin joined the meeting. 11:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION The Commission discussed Joe Janz’s request for Darold Brown to be given a raise to compensate him for loss of vacation and sick leave if changed to an intermittent employee. All Commissioners agreed Darold is an intermittent employee and should be classified this way. Commissioner Randash said he thinks Darold is worth $23/hour due to his availability and the skills he has. Commissioner Baldwin said they need to find out what the going wage for this type of work is before giving a raise. Commissioner Baldwin voiced concerns about Darold accruing more hours at the higher wage. The Commission discussed DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Worker, being the primary person to help Joe and Darold being the secondary helper. Commissioner Ranum suggested meeting half way with the wage increase. Commissioner Randash said he would like to see the value of lost benefits before deciding what the raise should be. Commissioner Randash made a motion to classify Darold Brown as an intermittent employee. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked for any other discussion and there was none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 12:00PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to take a noon recess. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15PM CITY OF BAKER UPDATES Jodee Pratt, City of Baker Mayor, did not attend meeting therefore it was canceled. 2:00PM SEPTEMBER TIME SHEET REVIEW The Commission reviewed and approved the September 2016 time sheets, payroll & withholdings in the amount of $523,974.58 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 4:00PM TIME SHEET COMPLETION DISCUSSION This meeting was moved to Wednesday, October 5 at 1:15pm. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess for the evening. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion
carried unanimously. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5, 2016 9:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00am- Randy Wolenetz, Member of the Public, joined the meeting. Randy Wolenetz joined the meeting to ask the Commission if they have any new information on the fencing placed in the State right of way south of town. The Commission said they spoke to Shane Mintz with the Montana Department of Transportation and Shane said agreements like this happen often and the State isn’t too interested in doing anything about it. Randy said he understands that but this fencing poses many hazards. The Commission will schedule a time next week to discuss this with Randy and Shane so they all know what can or cannot be done. 9:08am- Randy Wolenetz left the meeting. 9:00AM HEALTH OFFICER DISCUSSION Present: Kim Cuppy, Health Nurse; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Dr. Espeland is retiring and said he could continue being the County’s Health Officer for the next year. The Commission gave permission for Dr. Espeland to continue being the County’s Health Officer at the current rate. 9:15am- Kim Cuppy left the meeting. 9:30AM REVIEW AND SIGN EBMS EMPLOYEE MEDICAL BENEFIT PLAN FOR FY2016 The Commission reviewed and signed the EBMS Employee Medical Benefit Plan for FY2016. 1 0 : 0 0 A M CLERK/RECORDING SECRETARY JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder The Commission reviewed and approved of the Clerk/Recording Secretary job description. 10:00am- Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager, joined the meeting to say he was in approval of his job description and then excused himself from the meeting. 10:15AM LANDFILL MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission reviewed and approved of the Landfill Manager job description. 10:30AM SAFETY COMMITTEE UPDATES & ACTION PLAN REQUEST Present: Julie Straub, Safety Director; Cindy Irgens, Safety Team Member; Barb Lechler, Fair Manager The Commission gave permission for cones to be placed on top of two electrical pedestals by the water tower and 36” plow guards to be placed on top of the 14 electrical pedestals located in the Fairgrounds South Parking Lot per the Safety Committee’s recommendation. 11:00AM ELECTRICAL LINE DISCUSSION Present: Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Forrest Sanderson, Contracted Planner; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator
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Minutes Continued from page 9 Rich Menger said the flood gates are powered by battery backups and on September 20th the battery backup didn’t work when the dam was being inspected. Rich said they did get the flood gates to open with a generator but relying on a secondary power source to operate the gates is not sufficient. Rich said the gates are the City of Baker’s responsibility and because of this he spoke to the City of Baker Council about installing a permanent electrical line to operate the gates. Rich said there is approximately 1200 feet of line and expects it to cost $5,000-$6,000 to install. 11:20am- Rich Menger, Julie Straub, Chuck Lee, Mary Grube and Forrest Sanderson left the meeting. 11:30AM REVIEW AND SIGN PARKVIEW RETIREMENT COMPLEX RENTAL AGREEMENT The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum, as acting Chairman, signed a Parkview Retirement Complex Rental Agreement. 12:00PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to take a noon recess. Being there was no second, Commissioner Ranum, as acting Chairman, stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15PM TIME SHEET COMPLETION DISCUSSION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Commissioner Ranum suggested employees begin completing their timesheets daily. Julie Straub agreed and said it is a better way for employees to account for their hours and would alleviate a Supervisor having to complete an employee’s timesheet if they are gone at the end of the month. The Commission asked Julie to draft a memo that will be sent to employees notifying them of this requirement. 1:20pm- Julie Straub left the meeting. 3:00PM POLICY MANUAL REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission approved the changes Julie Straub made to the Community Support Work section of the Policy Manual per their request on September 12, 2016. Julie and the Commission reviewed the Fallon County Policy Manual- Sections 2.01 to 4.04 which included: Workplace Expectations; Employee Conduct; Employee Parking at Courthouse; Personal Visitors to the Workplace; Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace; Smoke-Free Workplace; Annual Vacation Leave; Sick Leave; Sick Leave Direct Grant; Military Leave; Family Medical Leave Act; Maternity and Parental Leave; Jury and Witness Duty Leave; Personal Leave of Absence without Pay; Compensation; Time Sheets and Preparation of Payroll; Overtime; Holiday Pay; Health and Life Insurance. The Commission designated Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor and the Commission Chairman as the County’s Public Information Officers in the Workplace Expectations section of Policy Manual. This section states all inquiries from the media must be referred to one of these two people. The Commission included allowing sick leave donations to be given to employees to provide care or attendance to an immediate family member in the Sick Leave Direct Grant section of Policy Manual. The Commis-
sion chose to allow employees who work on a holiday to choose between getting regular pay for the hours they worked on the holiday or flexing the time off during the pay period in the Holiday Pay section of the Policy Manual. 3:55pm- Julie Straub left the meeting. 4:00PM FAIRGROUND SEASONAL LEAD CREW HOURS STATUS DISCUSSION Present: Fair Board Members: Jerrid Geving, Eddie Coulter, Alyse Webber, Jeff Greenlee, DeeDee Geving; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Barb Lechler, Fair Manager The Fair Board recommended Floyd Ehret, the Fairgrounds Seasonal Lead Crewman be changed from a seasonal to a permanent part-time employee and suggested he be allowed to work 20 hours per week in the off-season and full-time in the regular season. The Fair Board said this position would replace the Barn Manager position that currently averages 17 hours per month. The Commission voiced concern about there being enough work in the offseason to warrant a 20 hour week position. The Fair Board said there is enough work between repairs, servicing equipment, working the arena, cleaning out stalls and other ground duties. The Fair Board said this would also ensure there is a seasoned worker ready to lead the summer help when that time comes each year. The Fair Board said they could reduce the number of seasonal helpers in the regular season from 6 to 5 to offset the increased cost of Floyd working part-time in the off-season. Julie Straub said if Floyd is a 20 hour/week employee and there is not enough work to do in a given week then he would be required to take vacation time in order to meet the 20 hour schedule minimum. Julie suggested setting the hours at 15 per week and if he needs to work more he can without any penalization. Julie supports making this a permanent position due to it giving that position continuity from the off-season to the regular season and freeing Barb Lechler to manage the facility and promote the use of it. Julie said if this doesn’t work it can be changed back to a seasonal position. The Commission said there may be other employees who are available to help at the Fairgrounds during the winter months and would like to discuss this further before making a decision on this position. The Fair Board said if they approve of the position they would like the person to be paid around $20/hr. rather than the current $13/hr. he receives now. The Commission said if the position was to increase that much it would need to go out for recruitment and advised the Fair Board if they wanted to discuss it further it would need to be placed on the agenda. 4:40pm- Jerrid Geving, Eddie Coulter, Alyse Webber, Jeff Greenlee, DeeDee Geving, Barb Lechler and Julie Straub left the meeting. 5:00PM EVENINING RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess for the evening. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 6:30PM SENATOR DAINES MEETING AT TAVERN The Commission attended a meeting with Senator Daines at The Tavern in Baker, MT. THURSDAY, OCT. 6, 2016 9:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk ABSENT: Deb Ranum, Member FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM ALIEN VAULT PURCHASE REQUEST Present: Andy Fujimori, IT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 Tech The Commission chose to not purchase Alien Vault at this time due to wanting to do more research on security systems since no other Montana County uses this program. 9:05am- Andy Fujimori left the meeting. 9:15PM REVIEW FALLON COUNTY FINAL FY201617 BUDGET The Commission reviewed the Fallon County Final FY2016-17 Budget that was adopted on August 29, 2016. 10:00AM FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX (FMC) UPDATES Present: David Espeland, FMC CEO; Selena Nelson, FMC CFO; Margie Losing, Incoming FMC CFO Selena Nelson presented the Commission with FMC’s June 2016 Year End Financial Report and all present reviewed it together. David Espeland gave updates on Parkview Complex. 11:00am- David Espeland, Selena Nelson and Margie Losing left the meeting. 11:00AM REVIEW FALLON COUNTY FINAL FY2016-17 BUDGET CONTINUED The Commission continued to review the Fallon County Final FY2016-17 Budget. 12:00PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to take a noon recess. Being there was no second, Commissioner Baldwin stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15PM CITY OF BAKER STREETS DISCUSSION Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Jodee Pratt, City of Baker Mayor; Luke Holestine, City of Baker Public Works Director Guest: Robert Plung, Newell Broadcasting; The Commission and all present met to discuss the condition of streets in the “middle east” area of Baker. The streets in this area are not paved since the area residents haven’t approved of an SID to fund the paving, instead, asphalt was placed on them years ago. The asphalt is breaking and coming up and the City has received several complaints about the condition the streets are in. Because of this Luke Holestine and Jodee Pratt wanted to remove all asphalt and replace it with gravel since the residents won’t pay to have it paved. Bobby Wiedmer lives in that area and said placing gravel on the roads will affect their property values. Bobby suggested chip and sealing the roads with an emersion oil, the same material that has been placed around Baker Lake. This wouldn’t be a permanent fix but with routine maintenance would last awhile. The approximate cost for materials to do all streets in that area, not including labor, is $47,480. Jodee asked if the County would be able to supply the labor to apply the chip and seal and Bobby said the Road Department would be able to do this. Jodee said they could visit with the residents about paying for the materials since it would be a much cheaper option than paving. Luke said the City could prep the roads this spring with the chip and seal going down after prep work is done. Bobby suggested talking to the residents and possibly propose spreading out the cost over a two year time span so it is affordable to them. 2:00pm- Jodee Pratt, Luke Holestine and Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting. 2:00PM FALLON COUNTY TIMES ARTICLE DISCUSSION
Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Guest: Robert Plung, Newell Broadcasting The Commission and all present met to discuss the errors and misquotes in the article about Jason Rittal’s position with the County and the “Gotta Question” answer that was published in the Fallon County Times on September 30, 2016. 2:19pm- Jason Rittal, Julie Straub, Darcy Wassmann and Robert Plung left the meeting. 2:20pm- Commissioner Baldwin excused himself from the meeting. 3:00PM ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Being there was no second, Commissioner Ranum stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. The motion carried. TUESDAY, OCT. 11, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk ABSENT: Deb Ranum, Member FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM REVIEW AND SIGN AGREEMENT FORM FOR THE WEBSTER AND COAL BANK CULVERT PROJECT The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Agreement Form between Fallon County and Diamond J Construction for the construction of the Webster and Coal Bank Box Culvert Project. 9:15amCommissioner Ranum joined the meeting. 9:15AM HAIL DAMAGE CLAIM DISCUSSION Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Jason Rittal is drafting the hail damage bid specs that will go out to bid in October/November with a bid opening at end of November. Once the specs are completed the Commission will decide whether to include all building repairs into one bid or to break the repairs up into a few smaller bids. Commissioner Ranum suggested changing the color of tin on the Fairground Buildings to white when repairs are done. After further discussion it was determined some of the Fair buildings will only have two sides replaced therefore the khaki color will remain. All money from the insurance for autos has been received and all totaled vehicles the County kept will have a salvaged title. 9:55am- Debbie Wyrick, Jason Rittal and Alba Higgins left the meeting. 10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer; Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Shop Updates- Alba Higgins gave updates on the vehicles and equipment being serviced or repaired this week. The Commission gave Alba permission to purchase cabinets from Fastenal to store nuts and bolts. 10:15am- Alba Higgins left the meeting. Sather Rd. DiscussionBryant Steen is moving his son to the Ollie area and is inquiring about Sather Road being maintained by the County. The road had been abandoned by the County and in order for it to be maintained a petition requesting the road to be opened would need to be done. Bobby Wiedmer will discuss this with Bryant and offer for him to come talk to the Commission about it. UPDATE: On 10/13/16 Bobby Wiedmer researched this issue more and discov-
ered the road in question was not abandoned as previously thought. Road Updates- Bobby gave updates on the activities the Road Crew will be working on this week. A landowner thanked Bobby for making crowns in the roads as they are in much better condition than other Counties that don’t put crowns in. Commissioner Ranum said Gene Nemitz asked if the County was going to replace the bridge on 6 Mile Road (Ismay Rd. North) since it is so narrow. Bobby said the bridge is on the Historical Society List so in order to replace it they would have to go around it. Bobby said Bowman County tried to do this and were required to remove the old bridge and then had to find a location to display it. Webster Rd Box Culvert- Diamond J Construction had to have the old fence removed and the temporary fence installed before starting project. Because the fencing was not included in the bid specs, Shannon Hewson contacted three contractors to put the fence in immediately. Diamond J Construction’s fence quote was high and Rieger Fencing had time to install the temporary fence but not remove the old fence. Fox Hills Fencing was able to remove the old fence and install the temporary fence for $4,100 so Shannon had them do it this weekend. When the permanent fence is ready to go in Shannon will solicit quotes for it. Westmore Rd Box CulvertShep’s Welding gave a breakdown of the additional costs ($43,650) incurred for the sloped end sections being reformed, Forterra will pay for this. Railroad Avenue Study Results- The study results will be discussed next week due to time restraints. 10:45AM GOLF COURSE UPDATES Present: Eric Kary, Golf Course Manager; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Eric Kary gave updates on items he will be working on this month and said he doesn’t expect to accrue overtime this week. Julie Straub asked Eric to notify the Commission ahead of time if he expects overtime. 10:55am- Eric Kary and Julie Straub left the meeting. 11:00amCommissioner Ranum excused herself from the meeting to attend the Fairgrounds Concession Building Construction Meeting at the Fairgrounds. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to take a noon recess. Being there was no second, Commissioner Baldwin stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15PM CTEP & VETERANS MEMORIAL DISCUSSION Present: Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director CTEP Project- Mona Madler gave the Commission Peaks to Plains’ field report for the CTEP Project to review. The Commission and Mona discussed Gamut Construction’s progress on the CTEP Project and whether liquidated damages should be assessed since the project is still not complete. Commissioner Baldwin called Carson Beach, owner of Gamut Construction, and Carson expects the project to be completed in a week to a week a half. After much discussion and reservation, the Commission decided to give
Gamut Construction up until October 21st to complete project and if it isn’t done by this date liquidated damages will be assessed. The CTEP bid specs stated the asphalt pavement needed to meet the Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT) mix standards but Gamut Construction used the Montana Public Works asphalt pavement mix standards instead. Mona spoke to an MDOT representative and they said using the Public Works standards were ok since it won’t get the heavy traffic and high speeds that highways do. It is the Commission’s choice if they want the asphalt removed and replaced with the MDOT standards mix since that is what is in the contract. The Commission chose to not have the asphalt removed since MDOT gave approval of the material used and because of time constraints. Veteran’s Memorial- Mona gave updates on the installation of the POW/MIA flagpole and monument at the Veteran’s Memorial. 1:55pm- Mona Madler left the meeting. 1:50PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION PURCHASE REQUEST- The Commission gave Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor, permission to have Direct Electric remove and replace light fixtures in the new server room. BOARD AGENDAS/MINUTES- The Commission reviewed Board Agendas and Minutes. REVENUES- The Commission reviewed revenues received during the week. DEPARTMENT REPORTS/NOTICESThe Commission reviewed Department Reports, Newsletters and Notices. EMAILS- The Commission reviewed emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 2:30PM BAKER LAKE CLEAN-UP ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT TEAM SELECTION Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Mary Grube, Planner Administrate Assistant The Commission and all present met to discuss who should be on the Baker Lake CleanUp Engineering Procurement Team. This team will review and rank the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) received from engineering firms in order to select the firm that will be hired for the project. The options for the team are: team composed of Commission only; committee formed with the Commission and other members; committee formed with members in which they give their recommendation to the Commission. The Commission was advised that the larger the selection team, the longer the process of ranking and choosing the engineer will take. After much discussion, the Commission decided to have the team composed of the Commission only due to the time factor in getting Baker Lake drained as soon as possible. The Commission will contact individuals to review the RFQs and give their thoughts during the selection process also. Once the engineering firm is selected they will be asked to give their proposal on the best way to drain the Lake, then it will be the County and FEMA’s decision to accept the proposal and have work begin. 3:00pm- Jason Rittal, Rich Menger, Chuck Lee and Mary Grube left the meeting. 3:00PM POLICY MANUAL REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission approved the changes Julie Straub made to the sections of the Policy Manual per their request on October 5, 2016. Julie and the
FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commission reviewed the Fallon County Policy Manual- Sections 4.06 to 7.04 which included: Worker’s Compensation; Retirement; Employee Wellness Program; Computers, Internet and Email; Social Media at Work; Workplace Safety Program; Safety Incentive Program; Workplace Violence Prevention; Weapons on County Property; Fallon County Credit Card; County Issued Cellular Phones; Use of County Vehicles and Equipment; County Auction and related County Personnel Forms. The Commission included prohibiting employees from using hands free cell phones while operating County vehicles or equipment in the County Issued Cellular Phones section of Policy Manual. The Commission asked for it to be noted that only County employees can operate County vehicles and that Board Members who are not County employees cannot operate County vehicles in the Use of County Vehicles and Equipment section of Policy Manual. The Commission included the requirement of having all employees take Fleet Vehicle Training before operating a County vehicle in the County Vehicles and Equipment section of the Policy Manual. This training will
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 be given once a year during a Safety Meeting or individually as the need arises. Julie said IRS rules state if an employee drives a work vehicle home then they have to pay a 3% tax on the use of it. Julie said at times employees take County vehicles home due to having to leave early in the morning or returning from their trip late at night. Julie said the Commission can create a policy that would specify the employee would not have to pay the 3% tax when taking a vehicle home and the Commission asked for that policy to be created. Commissioner Ranum suggested allowing other employees to be reimbursed for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they purchase like the Road, Landfill and Ambulance employees. Julie will discuss this recommendation with the Safety Committee to determine what types of PPE should be reimbursable. The Commission will continue to require employees to attend safety meetings in order to receive the Safety Incentive PPE reimbursement. The Road Department requested the PPE allowance be increased from $150/year to $200-$250/year due to increased costs of steel toed boots and safety glasses. The Commission will do research
on this before making a decision. The Commission will formally approve the Policy Manual next week and then it will go out for a two week review before being adopted. 4:00pm- Julie Straub left the meeting. 4:00PM FENCING RIGHT OF WAY DISCUSSION Present: Randy Wolenetz, Member of the Public; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Present by Conference Call: Shane Mintz, Montana Department of Transportation (MDOT) The Commission and all present met to discuss the fence the Enos family is putting in the State Right-of-Way (ROW). The Enos family was invited to attend this meeting but were unavailable and didn’t ask for it to be rescheduled. The summary points of discussion were: • The ROW is land the State purchased from the area landowners but the County has jurisdiction of the road and ROW since they maintain it and have the final say on how it is used. • The original fence was set 60 feet from center line with variation for cuts. The new fence jogs quite a bit and is much closer than 60 feet from center line. Randy Wolenetz gave reasons why he and his
Social Security announces Benefit Increase Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 65 million Americans will increase 0.3 percent in 2017, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 0.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 60 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2017. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2016. The Social Security Act ties the
annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $127,200 from $118,500. Of the estimated 173 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2017, about 12 million will
pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum. Information about Medicare changes for 2017, when announced, will be available at www.Medicare.gov. For some beneficiaries, their Social Security increase may be partially or completely offset by increases in Medicare premiums. The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.socialsecurity.gov/cola.
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neighbors think the placement of this fence is hazardous. • Shane Mintz said the landowner is encroaching on the ROW and in order to keep it there they would need to apply for an encroachment permit which the Commission would approve or disapprove. Shane said the encroachment permit would be for a 5 or 10 year term and would require a bond to be in place for liability purposes. Shane said MDOT would rather nothing be in the ROW, but it is the County’s decision to make. • Shane’s main concern is a portion of fencing that is within the “clear zone” of road. A road’s “clear zone” is the amount of space needed for a driver to recover if they veer off the road. A “clear zone” is based off of traffic volume, slope and the speed limit of road and the “clear zone” for this road extends 20 feet from the center line. There is a 1/4 mile stretch of road in which the fencing is only 18 feet from the center line and Shane said if MDOT had jurisdiction over it he would recommend it be moved. • Commissioner Ranum said in the 1970s Delane Beach, a previous Commissioner, worked with the Enos family to get an easement for that road and then it eventually
became a secondary primary road. Shane said an easement wasn’t given but rather the State was deeded the land by a Bargain and Sale Deed. Cindy Irgens, Clerk, gave the Commission a copy of the Bargain and Sale Deed that she found upon their request. Shane will send the Commission all ROW information for this road so they can see where the fencing should be placed in order to not encroach on the ROW. 4:40pm- Shane Mintz ended the call and thereby left the meeting. 4:42pm- Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, joined the meeting. The Commission updated Bobby Wiedmer on the discussion they had with Shane Mintz. Bobby said the Road Crew needs 33 feet from the center line for snow removal and Randy said the fence is closer than 33 feet in some areas. Darcy Wassmann said safety should be the Commission’s number one concern and consistently making everyone abide by the same rules. 4:50pm- Shane Mintz with MDOT called and thereby joined the meeting. Shane Mintz said after researching this further he discovered the State only obtained a temporary ease-
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ment from the Enos family during construction of the road, the State didn’t pay them for the 60 feet of ROW like all other landowners along it. Shane said the ROW information he is sending will show how many feet of ROW they have along Enos’s land. 4:55pm- Shane Mintz ended the call and thereby left the meeting. Darcy advised the Commission to wait until this information is received and then they can determine what can be done if anything. Bobby and Darcy discussed the easement the County has with the Enos family to maintain the road, Darcy will review the easement. 5:10pm- Bobby Wiedmer and Darcy Wassmann left the meeting. 5:15PM ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.
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• October 10, 2016 - October 16, 2016 - 31 Calls for service: 1 agency assist; 2 animal complaints, 4 citizen assists; 2 criminal mischiefs; 2 disturbances; 1 disorderly conduct; 1 extra patrol; 1 harassment; 6 informations; 1 noise complaint; 1 public safety complaint; 1 suspicious vehicle; 5 traffic stops; 2 unlocks; 1 welfare check Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
FROM THE BENCH Justice Court •Harold Biebel, Bowling Green, KY, shooting preserve offenses, bond forfeited $135, ticket issued 9/30/16. •Morgan John Rising, Wibaux, unlawful possess/ship/transport of game fish/bird/game or furbearing animal elk/deer/antel/mtn. lion, $735 with $200 suspended on conditions for 18 months (4/6/18), restitution to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in the amount of $1,000 with a restitution supervisory fee of $100, concurrent with charge #2 (waste of game animal), forfeiture of hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State for a period of 24 months from the date of conviction, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $1,000 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a bull elk with a $100 restitution handling fee, attend complete, comply and pay for Remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915, shall file with the court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3,500 word essay covering, the importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana, why do we have hunting laws, hunter ethics, the importance of respect of our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to court by 3/1/17, shall speak at a minimum of two Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom Courses held in Eastern Montana (Region 7) about, the importance of hunting laws in Montana, the importance of respect and obeying those laws, personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws, what you have personally learned as a result of that experience, these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden of the Montana FWP, signed proof of two presentations to be filed with the court by 3/1/18, notify the court/counsel immediately
(within 48 hours) of any change in address or telephone number, ticket issued 8/4/16. •Morgan John Rising, Wibaux, hunting or fishing during closed season, game animal, fine $535, forfeiture of hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in the State or to use State land for recreational purposes for a period of 24 months, suspended on conditions for 18 months, consecutive to charges 1 & 2, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $1,000 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a bull elk with a $100 restitution handling fee, attend complete, comply and pay for Remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915, shall file with the court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3,500 word essay covering, the importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana, why do we have hunting laws, hunter ethics, the importance of respect of our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to court by 3/1/17, shall speak at a minimum of two Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom Courses held in Eastern Montana (Region 7) about, the importance of hunting laws in Montana, the importance of respect and obeying those laws, personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws, what you have personally learned as a result of that experience, these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden of the Montana FWP, signed proof of two presentations to be filed with the court by 3/1/18, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change in address or telephone number, ticket issued 8/4/16. •Morgan John Rising, Wibaux, waste of game animal, game fish, or game bird, game animal, $735 with $400 suspended on conditions for 18 months (4/6/18), restitution to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in the
amount of $1,000 with a restitution supervisory fee of $100, concurrent with charge #1 (unlawful possess/ship/transport of a game animal), forfeiture of hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State for a period of 24 months from the date of conviction, concurrent with charge #1, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $1,000 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a bull elk with a $100 restitution handling fee, attend complete, comply and pay for Remedial Hunter fee, attend complete, comply and pay for Remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6915, shall file with the court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3,500 word essay covering, the importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana, why do we have hunting laws, hunter ethics, the importance of respect of our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to court by 3/1/17, shall speak at a minimum of two Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom Courses held in Eastern Montana (Region 7) about, the importance of hunting laws in Montana, the importance of respect and obeying those laws, personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunt ing laws, what you have personally learned as a result of that experience, these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden of the Montana FWP, signed proof of two presentations to be filed with the court by 3/1/18, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change in address or telephone number, ticket issued 8/4/16. City Court •Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, display invalid D/L/ID (cancel/rev/susp/fictitious or altered), dismissed by prosecution, ticket issued 7/13/16.
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The importance of playing fairly . . . By Daris Howard Our coach had warned us that the opposing football team would play unfairly, but he also threatened to pull us from the game if we followed their lead. He promised us it would give us a mental advantage if we played fairly when our opponents didn’t. “Put your energy into the game,” he said, “not into revenge.” We won the coin toss and lined up to kick. I was the kicker, and, moving at full speed, was first to reach the ball carrier. As I got up from the tackle, I reached my hand out to him. He caustically slapped it away, and, at that moment, I was rammed in the back and slammed to the ground. It was an absolutely illegal hit, but the refs missed it. The tackler jumped to his feet, doubling up his fists, expecting me to fight. Anger surged through me as I struggled to my feet. But I remembered what coach said and put a thumb up. “Nice hit!” The opposing player stood there, dumbfounded. As I walked back to our team, Lenny approached me. “I can’t believe you didn’t clean his clock!” “I don’t want coach taking me out of the game,” I replied. I lined up as defensive tackle and saw the guy that hit me take the position of full back. To myself I said, “Oh, please give him the ball.” My prayer was answered, and he turned to run up my side. I knocked the offensive tackle flat as I came through the line. The fullback saw me and turned, but not fast enough. Lenny joined me on the tackle, and they had a six yard loss. I was just getting up when, once more, someone smashed into my back. This time the ref called a penalty, putting us near the goal line. They tried a pass with no success, so, on the next play, the quarterback tried to sneak some yardage around the side. One of our defensive backs and I caught him barely a yard outside the goal line. This time, as I got up, I reached my hand to their quarterback, but kept a wary eye. Sure enough, a big tackle sped toward me. I jumped aside, just in time, and he plowed
into his own quarterback, who had just stood up. The ref threw a flag. Their quarterback just laid there, and the opposing coach came onto the field to check on him. The refs had a dilemma. Do they penalize the other team for an illegal hit when it ends up against their own player? As the quarterback finally struggled groggily to his feet, the opposing coach demanded a penalty be assessed. The head ref agreed, and called one on them. “Not against us, you idiot! Against him!” the coach said, pointing at me. “Your player made the illegal hit!” the ref fired back. With fourth and 20 they would have to punt, and as the opposing coach stormed off of the field, he yelled at me, “You’re dead!” As we prepared to receive, Coach warned me to keep my wits about me. The next play had barely ended when a player came after me. I avoided a direct hit, and another penalty was assessed. Through the rest of the game, many illegal hits came at us, but as we congratulated them or just walked away, something strange started to happen. They not only seemed confused, but lost intensity. Making an illegal hit, and getting no comparable response, took away their energy. In addition, their own supporters seemed disgusted and quit cheering; sometimes even booing their own team’s obvious infractions. I played both offense and defense, and by the time we entered the second half, we were busting through their line with total impunity. Our offense was driving five yards per play, but our defense was averaging six. We won with a final score of 56 to 6. As we walked from the field, after shaking hands with our dejected opponents, I had learned much about the importance of the mental game of football. But more importantly, I realized how much better it is to know I played fairly. (Daris Howard, award-winning, syndicated columnist, playwright, and author, can be contacted at daris@darishoward.com; or visit his website at http://ww.darishoward.com)
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HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, Montana is accepting applications for one full time employee in the Department of Public Works (Laborer/Equipment Operator). The applicant must possess the skills necessary to operate and maintain heavy equipment as well as perform strenuous labor under, at times, adverse weather conditions. A valid Montana Commercial Vehicle Endorsement is required within three months of hire. A negative drug test result from applicant will be required prior to employment offer. Application form and a copy of the job description may be obtained at the City Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker. Completed applications may be returned to the above location or mailed to: City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5 p.m. The City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 42-43c
LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2016 Montana/Dakota Regional Telephone Directory. Lifeline provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce monthly service charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers. Link up provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce service connection and line extension charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers residing on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount to be applied to a qualifying household. Eligibility standards for the above government assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion and state commissions. Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406-778-2812 or 1-800-452-2288 for further information. 43, 48, 52c ____________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit has been submitted to the City of Baker Floodplain Administrator. Your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: October 21, 2016 Date of Application: September 29, 2016 Applicant: Ken Schell Lake City Shopping Center PO Box 1073 Baker, MT 59313 Scope/Purpose of Project: The main purpose of this project is to drain water from the parking lot next to the Lake City Shopping Center Strip Mall. Applicant intends on placing a culvert in for storm water drainage. The original pipe no longer drains. He will do this by installing culvert under the alley. There is concern of the bank washing out due to the original pipe no longer draining. Name of Stream / Water Body: Baker Lake Tributary Location of Project: Within the City of Baker NE 1/4 NW 1/4 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 November 11, 2016: Forrest Sanderson, CFM for the City of Baker Mary Grube, Administrative Assistant Fallon County Planning Dept. 10 West Fallon Ave. PO Box 1134 Baker, MT 59313 Phone: 406-778-7111 plannersec@midrivers.com 43c __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Baker City Council will hold a public hearing for the purpose of gathering comment and act on the Ordinance adopting the Baker Urban Renewal Plan. The public hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Fallon County Courtroom, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313. The Baker Urban Renewal Plan is a plan that will address land use and urban renewal issues in the downtown core and surrounding area. This plan provides goals and objectives to be implemented to attract investment and greater economic activity. The City of Baker intends to utilize Tax Increment Financing as part of the recommendations of the Baker Urban Renewal Plan. These recommendations may include the utilization of Tax Increment Revenues for the issuance of bonds to be secured with tax increment funds. Within the proposed Baker Urban Renewal District there is substantial public infrastructure deterioration to include sidewalks, public utilities, and road surfaces as well as substantial structural deterioration, long-term land vacancy, and significant infrastructure needs. Many of the storm drains, curb, gutters, and sidewalks are cracked or nonexistent, alleys are deteriorated, and, in general, much of the area is below city standards. There is also dilapidated, vacant housing. Several of the commercial buildings in the district boundaries are vacant or deteriorated and are in need of significant rehabilitation and perhaps even demolition. Montana Code 7-15-4206(2) provides statutory guidance to determine the eligibility of an area of a city to be deemed as blighted. Specifically, MCA 7-154206(a)(c)(e)(h)(i)(j)(m)(n) are all items that relate to the condition of the proposed Baker Urban Renewal District. The goals and ob-
jectives listed here will address the continued lack of investment and requires that action be taken by both public and private parties. The proposed district is legally described as: Beginning at the intersection of 4th St NW and Prairie Ave W, proceeding north on Bonnievale Rd to the municipal limits, paralleling the city limits east to the intersection of said municipal limits and MT State Highway 7, proceeding
south along the eastern side of the highway right of way on MT State Highway 7 to the intersection of MT State Highway 7 and Prairie Ave E, proceeding east on Prairie Ave E on the northern side of the city right of way of Prairie Ave E to the intersection of Prairie Ave E and 1st St NE, proceeding south on 1st St NE on the eastern edge of the city right of way to the intersection of 1st St NE and Custer Ave E, proceeding east on Custer Ave E on the northern
HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE edge of the city right of way to the intersection of Custer Ave E and 3rd St NE, proceeding south on 3rd St NE on the eastern edge of the city right of way, across the railroad right of way, along the eastern edge of the city right of way to the intersection of 3rd St SE and MT State Highway 12, proceeding west on MT State Highway 12
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to the publisher. He or she assigns stories and budgets pages daily, while also making personnel and management decisions and working directly with the publisher on the department’s financial strategy.The Press is a six-day morning newspaper (no Monday edition) with a 7,000 print circulation and a Web readership that produces more than 1 million unique page views a month. The position offers excellent starting pay with potential for raises and advancement opportunities within Forum Communications Co., as well as housing assistance. This is a salaried position that includes medical, dental and life insurance benefits, as well as 401(k) and health club options. You may apply by sending your cover letter, and resume to Publisher Harvey Brock at hbrock@thedickinsonpress.com no later than Oct. 21. __________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for
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Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com __________________________________________ For Sale 2- 16x80 mobile homes in great condition $35,000 delivered and set up within 150 miles of Billings. 406-259-4663 __________________________________________ Timed Online Real Estate Auction. County-Owned Land in Petroleum County, Montana Closes Mon., Nov. 7th, 2016 5:00 P.M. 6 Parcels, varying from 1 city lot to 206 acres. Viewing, Terms & bidding info @ ShobeAuction.com. 406-538-5125 or 406-3660472 __________________________________________ TRADER JOE’S SADDLE & TACK SHOP AUCTION. Sat., Oct. 29th, 9 a. m. Family Living Ctr., Fairgrounds, Great Falls, MT. 55 + saddles, 200+ bits, bridles, 50 pairs of spurs, headstalls, halters, ropes, western collectibles, 1991 Turnbow 16’ gn stock trailer. Internet bidding & list @ ShobeAuction.com. Previewing Friday, Oct. 28, 1 – 8 p. m. United Country – Shobe Auction & Realty. Lewistown, MT 406-538-5125
14 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES along the southern edge of the right of way to the intersection of MT State Highway 12 and the alley right of way located between 1st SE and 2nd St SE, proceeding south and west along the alley right of way to the intersection of the alley and Baker Ave, proceeding south and west along the alley right of way as platted to the south following the edge of Baker Lake to the intersection of the alley and MT State Highway 7, proceeding south on MT State Highway 7 along the western edge of the right of way to the intersection of MT State Highway 7 and Kimball Ave E, proceeding west on Kimball Ave along the southern edge of the right of way to the intersection of Kimball Ave E and 3rd St SW, proceeding north on 3rd St SW along the western edge of the city right of way to the intersection of the southeastern most point of Milwaukee 4th Addition, S13, T070N, R59E COS #60519, proceeding west along the southern boundary of said parcel to the intersection of said parcel and 4th St SW, proceeding north on 4th St SW along the western edge of city right of way, through the railroad right of way, continuing along the western edge of the city right of way to the intersection of 4th St NW and Prairie Ave. For more information, please contact Mona Madler with the Eastern Montana Economic Development Authority at 406-7782020. A copy of the draft plan is on file in the City Clerk's Office or by contacting Kevin Dukart, City Clerk at 406-778-2692 located at the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313. 43-44c ____________________________
LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE The following is the complete text of an amendment to the Montana Constitution that will be submitted to the voters of the state of Montana at the November 8, 2016 General Election. The text of the amendment below is being published under the authority of Section 13-27-311, Montana Code Annotated. To review the ballot language of the constitutional amendment, please refer to the Voter Information Pamphlet or the Secretary of State Office website at sos.mt.gov/elections. Questions can be emailed to SOSElections@mt.gov, or you may contact us by phone at the toll free number 1-888-884-8683 (VOTE). THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 116 (CI-116) WHEREAS, the People of the State of Montana find that a crime victim in Montana is entitled to enhanced, specific, and meaningful rights to participate in criminal and youth court proceedings and enact the following new section of Article II of The Constitution of the State of Montana. The section is named for a noted victim of crime, Marsy, in whose name many states have enacted comparable reforms. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Article II of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 36 that reads: Section 36. Rights of crime victims. (1) To preserve and protect a crime victim's right to justice, to ensure a crime victim has a meaningful role in criminal and juvenile justice systems, and to ensure that a crime victim’s rights and interests are respected and protected by
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 law in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded to a criminal defendant and a delinquent youth, a crime victim has the following rights, beginning at the time of victimization: (a) to due process and to be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity; (b) to be free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse; (c) to be reasonably protected from the accused and any person acting on the accused's behalf; (d) to have the victim's safety and welfare considered when setting bail and making release decisions; (e) to prevent the disclosure of information that could be used to locate or harass the victim or that contains confidential or privileged information about the victim; (f) to privacy, including the right to refuse an interview, deposition, or other discovery request and to set reasonable conditions on the conduct of any interaction to which the victim consents; (g) to receive reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of and to be present at all proceedings involving the criminal conduct, plea, sentencing, adjudication, disposition, release, or escape of the defendant or youth accused of delinquency and any proceeding implicating the rights of the victim; (h) to be promptly notified of any release or escape of the accused; (i) to be heard in any proceeding involving the release, plea, sentencing, disposition, adjudication, or parole of the defendant or youth accused of delinquency and any proceeding implicating the rights of the victim; (j) to confer with the prosecuting attorney; (k) to provide information regarding the impact the offender's conduct had on the victim for inclusion in the presentence or predisposition investigation report and to have the information considered
in any sentencing or disposition recommendations submitted to the court; (l) to receive a copy of any presentence report and any other report or record relevant to the exercise of a right of the victim, except for those portions made confidential by law; (m) to the prompt return of the victim's property when no longer needed as evidence in the case; (n) to full and timely restitution. All money and property collected from a person who has been ordered to make restitution must be applied first to the restitution owed to the victim before paying any amounts owed to the government. (o) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay and to a prompt and final conclusion of the case and any related postjudgment proceedings; (p) to be informed of the conviction, sentence, adjudication, place and time of incarceration, or other disposition of the offender, including any scheduled release date, actual release date, or escape; (q) to be informed of clemency and expungement procedures; to provide information to the Governor, the court, any clemency board, or any other authority and to have that information considered before a decision is made; and to be notified of any decision before the release of the offender; and (r) to be informed of the above rights and to be informed that the victim may seek the advice and assistance of an attorney with respect to the above rights. This information must be made available to the general public and provided to all crime victims on what is referred to as a Marsy's card. (2) A victim, the victim's attorney, the victim's legal representative, or the prosecuting attorney at the request of the victim may assert and seek enforcement of the rights enumerated in this section and any
other right afforded to the victim by law in any trial or appellate court or any other authority with jurisdiction over the case as a matter of right. The court or other authority shall act promptly on the request, affording a remedy by due course of law for the violation of any right. The reasons for any decision regarding disposition of a victim's right must be clearly stated on the record. (3) This section may not be construed to deny or disparage other rights possessed by victims. This section applies to criminal and youth court proceedings, is self-executing, and requires no further action by the Legislature. (4) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (a) "Crime" means an act defined as a felony, misdemeanor, or delinquency under state law. (b) "Victim" means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological, or financial harm as a result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime. (i) The term includes: (A) a spouse, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, grandchild, or guardian of the victim; (B) a person with a relationship to the victim that is substantially similar to a relationship described in subsection (4)(b)(i)(A); and (C) a representative of a victim who is a minor or who is deceased, incompetent or incapacitated. (ii) The term does not include the accused or a person who the court believes would not act in the best interests of a minor or of a victim who is deceased, incompetent or incapacitated. 43-44c __________________________ REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Baker Lake Water Removal, Debris Removal & Restoration Project Fallon County, MT Fallon County is soliciting pro-
posals for engineering services related to removal of water from Baker Lake, removal of debris and other materials from Baker Lake restoring it to predisaster use. At minimum, funding will be provided in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Montana and Fallon County. The proposed project includes completion of project worksheets as developed by FEMA for the Baker Lake Project which includes, evaluating alternatives for draining the lake, clearing debris from the lake and preparing reports for FEMA/MT DES approval, permitting, design, construction management, and other related activities. Proposals should include qualifications for taking the project from planning through completion. The focus should be on the engineering qualifications of the firm, personnel to be assigned, and relevant project experience. Fallon County is requesting proposals for engineering services. The proposals should include reference to experience with Engineering Planning and Documentation, Permitting, Design and Construction Engineering services, working with local government and other relevant engineering services for a project beginning at the planning stage through construction. Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors that will be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, Fallon County at falloncc@midrivers.com, P.O. Box 846/10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT or 406-7788183/406-698-3255. All proposals in response to the detailed RFP must be submitted by 4 p.m. MST, October 28, 2016. Fallon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. SECTION 3 PUBLIC NOTE In addition, Fallon County will receive Federal Emergency Management Agency funds. To the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with this FEMA assisted project will be extended to lowerincome residents. Further, to the greatest extent feasible, business concerns located in or substantially owned by residents of the project area will be utilized. For more information on this Section 3 Public Notice, please contact Brenda Wood, Fallon County, P.O. Box 846, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313 41-43c
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