VOLUME 99
ISSUE 43
TIMES
FALLON County
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BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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Baker to host 2016 State High School Rodeo Finals By Sherry Phebus Vogel Word was received earlier this week that our community has been awarded the bid to host the MHSRA finals next summer, June 7-12, 2016. When Kalispell chose not to host the event this year the Fallon County Fair Board met with the county commissioners to discuss welcoming the finals to Baker. Fallon County is prime for such a venture. The Fallon County fairgrounds is one of the finest in the state with the recent addition of the new 1338-seat capacity covered grandstand. Also completed just this past season is the pro-rodeo arena. This project was spearheaded by local cowboy, Jason “Eddie” Coul-
ter. He single-handedly “beat the bushes” for donations to revamp the arena saving the tax payers thousands of dollars. “This is a huge undertaking for a small community,” stated Jerrid Geving, fair board member. “It has always been held in a bigger community like Kalispell or Bozeman, but I think people will like the small town hospitality.” The state finals is the last big hurrah of the high school rodeo season. It is a “big deal” with an estimated 300-400 excited young cowboys and cowgirls from across the state coming together to compete. They will be followed by approximately 1200-1500 devoted family, friends, and fans. Many will be in need of food and lodging although some will come with self-
contained RV and motorhomes. This will be a tremendous boost to Baker’s economy. It’s difficult to get your head around a huge event of this magnitude. A committee of approximately 20-30 people will be needed to coordinate the happenings. As plans formulate in the next few weeks and months, area residents will have the opportunity to volunteer in various positions. The rodeo must have a fully staffed rodeo office and arena. Food and concession stands, trade show and commercial vendors, and entertainment venues will be required. Our community will “need all hands on deck” to make this spectacular rodeo a success.
Trick-or-Treat fun in downtown Baker Downtown merchants will be scaring up a delightful array of treats for trick-or-treaters the day before Halloween. The Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring the second annual “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” Friday, Oct. 30, from 3-6 p.m. Business owners not in the downtown area or in the shopping center are urged to be involved by having a table on Main Street. All businesses should register with the Chamber to be included on the list. Everyone is encouraged to dress up and join the fun! A list of participating businesses will be available at local stores. To register a business or further information, contact Nicole Schuler, Chamber Director, 406-778-2266; or email: bakerchamber@midrivers.com
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Sylvan LaCross lays his hand on the bull to get his attention away from the cowboy.
LaCross named Bullfighter of the Year By Sherry Vogel Montana cowboy Sylvan LaCross was awarded the coveted Bullfighter of the Year award by the Northern Rodeo Association (NRA) on October 11 in Butte. For nearly a decade this 27-year-old polite, soft-spoken cowboy has been competing in rodeo on both the NRA and PRCA circuits. He began bareback riding while attending Red Lodge High School, graduating in 2006, but his love for the sport began long before then. As a young boy growing up in Baker at just four years of age, family friend cowboy Gary Singer would let him come behind the chutes at the Fallon County Fair Rodeo. “He got me hooked,” quipped LaCross. While growing up he admired Plevna legend Lloyd Ketchum, former world champion bullfighter. No novice at bareback, LaCross enjoyed watching the bull riding event. He became intrigued with studying the situation “just before the wreck happens.” He began to evaluate the position of the enraged bull in regard to the bucked off cowboy. It led him to the revelation that he would like to try his hand at bullfighting. Whatever LaCross is doing must be working because although he has had no formal training his mere desire, his time spent watching and evaluating, and “just learning from hard knocks” has paid out. Cha-Ching! It has paid out not only in honor but also in his billfold. The occupation of bullfighter earns a “guaranteed paycheck.” In this past year, from April to October, LaCross has fought in 30 rodeos. He has “double dipped” in 15 of them. This means he has competed in the bareback event as well as bullfighting in the same rodeo. This year he will make a total transition focusing entirely on his bullfighting. He admitted, “It’s hard to fight ‘the itch’ to get on a bucking horse.” As of late, LaCross has become acquainted with accomplished bull-
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fighter Al Sandvold, of Bozeman. Sandvold is helping to fine-tune the younger cowboy’s skills. LaCross shared the most important lesson learned concerned his timing in the arena. “After clearing a situation out, I’ve learned to move a lot slower,” he said. “This gives the bull time to recognize me as a bigger threat than the downed bull rider.” If he moves too fast the bull perceives him as a passing intruder and still remains focused on the cowboy. At times, this gutsy fighter has actually laid his hand on the bull to get his attention. Consequently, LaCross has accumulated quite a rap sheet this season. The list includes being launched in the air, ran over, and stepped on. This passionate bullfighter takes his job very seriously. His ultimate goal is to ensure that no cowboy is maimed or killed, but being a circuit rider himself he also wants to ensure that each rider remains uninjured “so that he will be able to get down the road, riding the circuit to his bigger goal of making National Finals in Las Vegas in December.” When asked what his goals are he listed his short-term goals first. He wants to participate in the Binion Bucking Bull Sale in Las Vegas right before National Finals. He is also looking forward to having his own booth in the trade show. LaCross said, “This will help get my name out there. He will be handing out his cards and showing a promotional DVD of himself fighting in the arena. In January, LaCross will continue to make circuit finals in Great Falls. In our conversation I had asked LaCross to share with me five attributes of the bullfighter. The five words he used to paint a bullfighter’s portrait were: tough, skilled, athletic, personable, and selfless. Glancing up from my notes, I realized his face reflected that very description. LaCross, a fifth-generation native of Baker, is the son of Lon and Monica LaCross of Baker and the late Patricia LaCross.
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The Fallon County 4-H Shooting Sports Project will begin November 17 at 6 p.m. at the new gun range indoor shooting range. Disciplines offered this year will be archery, air pistol, and air rifle. Youth must be 9 years of age or older by October 1, 2015, to participate. All 4-H shooting sports leaders have completed Montana state-approved shooting sports training and have been certified in specific disciplines. Youth interested in 4-H shooting sports are asked to contact the Fallon/Carter Extension office at 406778-7110 by November 5 so project materials can be ordered. All interested youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to this first meeting.
Fallon County Times trick or treats This year the Fallon County Times wants in on the action surrounding Halloween. Known as one of the most indulgent and frivolous events in American culture, the Times invites local residents to indulge themselves and grandma and grandpa a little more. For $7.50 per picture, the Times will print a photo spread of all the witches, monsters, super heroes, and princesses the area has to offer. Photos may be of a single child or a group of children. People may bring their costumed children in between 2:30-5:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, to have a photo taken.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, October 28, 2005-Levi Durfey is the new pastor for the First Baptist Church in Baker. Pastor Durfey is a native of Circle and his wife Tami grew up in Hopple, ND. They have three children, Noah, Noel and Nobl. . . For the first time in many years, Equity Co-op shipped grain out of Baker via railroad. Five cars were loaded Oct. 19 to be shipped west. Dennis Mohni is the manager of Equity Co-op and said they decided to ship by rail because of high diesel costs to haul the grain by truck. . . Daylight Saving Time ends Oct. 30. . . Oct. 4, the Fallon County Commissioners issued a declaration of intent to consolidate the office of the Fallon County Superintendent of Schools with the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. . Bill and Delsa Travis will celebrate 50 years of marriage Oct. 22. . . Baker Spartans are football conference champions and the Lady Spartans are volleyball conference champs. The first football playoff game will feature Baker vs. Shepherd in Baker Oct. 29. The ladies will be at their district tourney in Forsyth Oct. 28-29. . . . Lester Straub and DeeDee Geving were appointed to the Fair Board Oct. 24 to fill the expired terms of Bill Randash and Harry Tronstad. . . Fallon County has installed a new generator at the county courthouse. The new generator has much greater capacity than the old unit. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, October 27, 1995-Baker Fire Dept. was called to the Jack Leibee ranch where the B.N. train had started a grass fire on the railroad rightof-way. The Plevna Fire Dept. also assisted. Oct. 21, a grass fire of unknown origin burned about 30 acres south of Baker at Bart Burdick’s. . . The late Gerald Wiseman was one of three Montana Department of Transportation employees selected to receive the “Governor’s Appreciation Award for Excellence in Performance” from Gov. Marc Racicot. The award was accepted in Jerry’s memory and on his behalf by his wife Terry and mother Grace Maurice. . . Picture: Halloween figures at the Rose and Everett Myhre residence depict Everett and his granddaughter Rebecca Havens. . . Baker Spartan football team will play the Townsend Bulldogs in the first round playoffs, Oct. 28.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 23, 1975Two Baker High School students have been selected for membership in the 1975 Bicentennial All State Music Festival to be held in Great Falls. They are Terry Steen, and Diana Young. . . John Ramsey, game warden, fell from a cliff and landed on a rock, breaking his left foot seriously. He was transferred to Deaconess Hospital in Baker. . . . Quenzer Ford women’s bowling team took third place in the Miles City Invitational Bowling Tournament last week. Members of the team are Edna Straub, Darlene Domagala, Ionia Phebus, Florence Quenzer and Beverly Anderson. . . Beverly Jensen, age 37, of Baker passed away at Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka following a lengthy illness. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 14, 1965Betti Swart was chosen football queen Sept. 30. Her attendants were Debbi Eilek, Linda Napton and Bonnie Plummer. . . . Jim Wyrick and Billy Rost are attending the FFA convention in Kansas City, MO. . . Kenneth Rustad, chairman of the board of Fallon County Commissioners, outlined the duties of county officials to the Baker Woman’s Club Tuesday with Mrs. Russell Culver as hostess. . . Baker Chamber of Commerce held their regular meeting Oct. 7 in Grainger’s Hall to discuss success of the fall festival, plans for the highway committee, Baker Jaycees are considering a Miss America contest instead of a fall style show, and the captains of the Community Fund were named. . . Rev. John Hanrahan, St. John’s Catholic Church, returned home from his native land of Ireland after a two month visit. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 20, 1955Roger Brownson and Arthur Fried returned home from the National FFA meet in Kansas
City. . . Three Baker High School students, Jackie Gappa, Ruth Sheehan and Carolyn Morrow, were selected to play in the special band made up of outstanding students from high school bands at the MEA meeting in Miles City, Oct. 27-28. . . Edgar Boucher, Baker Implement, announced Tuesday he would be taking over the Pontiac line of cars. . . Baker ranchers are unhappy about the influx of out-of-state big Did you know … game hunters due to their carelessness concerning fire haz- that the Montana Crime Victim’s Compensation program ards. can help if you or a family member is a victim of violent 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 18, 1945- crime? The program can help Rex Flint appointed chairman with lost wages, medical bills, of the March of Dimes. . . Cpl. and funeral expenses. The Herbert Bertsch writes from crimes that apply include Manila where he landed in homicide, rape, drunk driving, knee deep mud. He said domestic violence, stalking, Manila used to be a nice city assault, and child sexual and but is now all shot to pieces. . physical abuse. For more information, inThe Rev. and Mrs. Dobeck of Plevna have three sons in the cluding eligibility rules, please the Relationship service: Cpt. Vernon, Pfc. visit Robert H. and Pvt. Rudolph J. Abuse/Sexual Abuse/Stalking of www.Mon. . . Receiving honorable dis- section charge from the service lately tanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t were Sgt. Raymond A. Post, find the information you want, Pfc. Edwin Fried, Plevna, Pfc. click on the LiveHelp button Ervin Freier, Pfc. Herbert J. or call the Montana Legal Schueler, Leonard O. Cozad, Services Association HelpLine S/Sgt. Cecil M. Ketchum, at 1-800-666-6899. Donald Blair and Victor O. Bert.
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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 17, 1935Highway construction east of Baker is making considerable progress. At present time 60 local men are employed. . . Contract for the construction of a three-span overpass 359.5 feet in length over the Milwaukee Road near Baker was let by the highway department Oct. 11. . . Jake Wagner, Baker-Ekalaka mail carrier, returned Monday from Duluth with an extra fine large size truck with carrying room for five passengers and capable of hauling five tons of mail and freight. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 22, 1925Clyde Erther, one of the employees at the depot, injured his knee very seriously while handling baggage and will be unable to work for some time. . . . Baker Woman’s Club will give 13 parties Saturday afternoon and entertain all the ladies in Baker. This event is in celebration of their 13th an-
Calendar November 2: 4-H Club financial records are due. November 2: 4-H shooting sports project member enrollments are due. November 11: Holiday, office closed. November 17: Fallon County 4-H shooting sports begin. November 26: Holiday, office closed. For more information please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-7787110.
Twelve people came to play pinochle on October 18 at the Baker Senior Center. There were three tables of four players. The winners were Levi Hlebechuk, Gwen Setinc, Jay Gregory, and Judy Fradenburgh. Pinochle will be played on October 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Baker Senior Center.
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Oct 14 69 33 Oct 15 56 26 Oct 16 61 23 Oct 17 62 28 Oct 18 79 34 Oct 19 68 36 Oct 20 61 40 YTD Moisture - 14.36” tion. Education is provided to students to encourage them to make a personal commitment to live lives filled with positive choices. The ultimate goal is a lifelong commitment of today’s youth for a future filled with positive and healthy choices. Carter, Fallon, and Powder River County Tobacco Prevention would like to thank the students in their respective communities that make the commitment to educate their fellow students during this week. Ekalaka: Student Council and Honor Society. Baker: Student Union. Plevna: Mrs. Coon’s health class. Broadus: SADD and cheerleaders. 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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30 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 24, 1985Gene and Rod Schmidt are the new owners and managers of Baker Livestock which closed in May. . . Baker Spartan football team clinched the Eastern B Divisional championship and a first place seat in the playoffs Saturday evening in Baker when they defeated the Plentywood Wildcats 41-0. . .
Winners in the Punt, Pass and Kick Contest were Mike Griffith, Eric Bechtold, Ronnie Roberts, and Nic Thimmesch. . . . Henry Huether, Jr. is campaigning for Police Judge. . . Bank of Baker welcomes Allan Wang to its board of directors. . . Montana Emergency Medical Systems sponsored a training course dealing with critical trauma care for area Emergency Medical Technicians this past weekend in Baker. Students participating from Baker were Susie Quenzer, Paulette Merwin, Jodie Schuetzle, Mary Lou Ryden, Lindsay Barrett, Delsa Travis and Dorothy Beckers. Rick Bandy and Kathleen Cornelius are a part of the faculty of the state training team and assisted eight other instructors in presenting the course.
niversary. . . Fire last night destroyed the large barn on the Henry Fuchs’ farm between Baker and Plevna. . . If ducks light on the Baker Lake now they will have to use skates. The lake froze over Monday. . In a letter to friends in Baker, Mrs. Paul Collette says that the University of Southern California should consider itself fortunate. It can boast of three students from Baker Eugene Consor, Alice Trout and herself.
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Emilie “Millie” Rieger Funeral services for Emilie “Millie” Rieger, 95, of Baker will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2015 at Emanuel Evangelical Free Church, Plevna, MT with Pastor Joe Noel and Pastor Pat Taylor officiating. Interment will take place in Plevna Community Cemetery following the service. Visitation for Millie will be from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker, MT, with a Prayer Service being held at 6:30 p.m. Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Mille Rieger passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker, MT at the age of 95. Emilie Singer was born November 6, 1919 to Karl and Margaretha (Stuber) Singer in Dodge, North Dakota. She attended a country school near Dodge until her family moved to a farm near Fairview, MT. At the young age of 16, Millie was diagnosed with polio and had to learn to walk all over again. It was during this difficult time that Millie gained the strength to work hard, never give up and never complain. On March 26, 1940 Millie married the absolute love of her life Edwin Rieger. To this union seven children were born: Ron, Sharon, Donald, Thomas, Roy, Maralee, and Tanya. Together they raised their children on the ranch on O’Fallon Creek near Ismay, Montana. She loved baking, gardening, family get-togethers, dancing, watching baseball and listening to country gospel music. Millie’s home was always open where kuchen, caramel rolls, card playing and good times created many cherished memories. Millie was a member of the Emanuel Evangelical Free Church, Ladies Aid, Fallon Creek Cowbelles, Home Demonstration Club, Plevna and Bridger Senior Citizens and was a 4-H leader and cooked many years for Plevna’s school. Mom’s excitement and enthusiasm for life never ceased and was displayed at age 90 when she rode the zip line at the Rieger Reunion. In 2005, Millie moved to Bridger where she made her home for five years. During this time, she enjoyed
Robert L. Berndt of Baker appeared before District Judge George W. Huss on October 6, 2015, for sentencing on two misdemeanor counts of obscenity. The charges stem from an incident alleged to have occurred at his residence in March 2013. Berndt was initially charged in Baker City Court with indecent exposure. A sentence imposed by the city court was stayed pending appeal to district court and trial de novo. At the arraignment hearing in district court, Berndt pleaded not guilty to Local grandma and quilter, Marguerite Fisher, of Superior Care Villa, is pictured both counts. with the quilts, receiving blankets, pillows, and burp pads she has made for the A plea agreement between Pregnancy Outreach Clinic in Miles City, Montana. Each of these items was made the prosecutor and defendant with an enormous amount of love from this grandma. was accepted by Judge Huss on September 9, 2015, after Berndt pleaded guilty to two amended misdemeanor charges of obscenity. Berndt was sentenced to a term of six months in the Fallon County Jail, all suspended, each count to run concurrently. Berndt must also pay a fine of $1000 plus mandatory misdemeanor surcharges of $85 on each count. He was ordered to comply with all terms and conditions of this plea agreement with the city
church, Senior Citizens, and Bridger’s sports. In 2009 Millie returned back to Fallon County to be closer to the home she loved and sincerely enjoyed her time spent with family and friends at the Parkview Complex. In 2013 due to medical reasons she moved into the Fallon Medical Long Term Care where she relished having her family and friends come visit. She never lost her love for the ranch life and the enjoyment of a newborn calf or a garden of flowers. Millie’s greatest love was her faith and family. Millie is survived by her Approximately 250 people attended the Breast Cancer Awareness Soup and children; Ron Rieger, of ManSalad Luncheon Oct. 8. All proceeds went to the Friends of FMC Foundation to hatten, MT; Sharon (Bill) help defray costs of the mammography medical audit system. Ware of Mesa, AZ; Donald (Eileen) Rieger of Ismay, MT; This year the Fallon County Thomas (Jackie) Rieger of Times wants in on the action Billings, MT; Roy (Berdie surrounding Halloween. For Wulff) Rieger of Baker, MT; Ingredients: milk $7.50 per picture, the Times Maralee (Bart) Burdick of 1 - 14 oz. bag Kraft caramels 3/4 stick unsalted butter will print a photo spread of all Baker, MT; Tanya (Brad) Dorthe witches, monsters, super 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed vall of Bridger, MT; 16 grandheroes, and princesses the area children, Rhonda (Tony) Unwrap caramels and combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over has to offer. Photos may be of Bennett, Shawna (Dustin) Maa single child or a group of tovich, Sarah Rieger, Kim medium heat. Stir occasionally until completely melted. Or, just place in michildren. People may bring (Jason) Yarger, Kerry (Brian) crowave-safe bowl and heat in intervals, stirring often to avoid scorching. their costumed children in beHughes, Lynn (Al) Paul, Lisa Serve warm with apple slices for dipping. Store in a covered container in the tween 2:30-5:00 p.m. Friday, Rieger, Leighton Rieger, Paul refrigerator for up to two weeks. October 30, to have a photo (Akvalina) Rieger, Tandeen taken. (Chad) Schwend, Jodi (Paul) Ridenhower, Cody (Andrea) Rieger, Scott (Josi) Rieger, Quentin (Lisa) Burdick, - OF Danny Dorvall, Leann (Bryce) ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS Vigil; and 22 great-grandchildren, Emilie, Gavin, MEETING (see letter policy on page 2) Sheyenne, Brienna, Quinn, You are hereby notified that the annual stockholders meeting of the Jessica, Jenna, Jaeda, Jordan, Sophia, Savannah, Gavin, will be held Gabrielle, Casey, Sage, Tylee, Turk, Emory, Link, Halle, Emily, and Ashlee. Sunday, October 25 • 2 - 5 p.m. Thee Garage - Baker, Montana She was preceded in death Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. by her parents, Karl and MarTwo-Step • Waltz • Polka • Jitterbug Board members will be elected and any and all other business garetha; Husband Edwin taken care of that may properly come before this meeting. Rieger; brothers Richard, Bill and John Singer; and sisters, Steve Schweigert, Secretary Ida Bonnett, Anna Schopp, Emma Schopp and Lydia “Mickey” Beck. Holistic services Holistic service Remembrances and condooffered include: offered include: lences may be shared with the • Applied family at www.stevensonfu• Kinesiology Applied neralhome.com. Kinesiology • Acupuncture • Nutrition Natural Health Center Consultation 110 Central Ave. S, Beach, ND 202 S 4th St W • Baker, MT • Cranial-Sacral Therapy Seeing patients • Foot Orthotics for Tuesdays at • Pediatric and Pregnancy Fallon Medical
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Spartans stay unbeaten By Jordan Baxter The Baker Spartans traveled to Shepherd to play the Mustangs on October 16 and came out with the victory. Starting the first quarter, the Spartans began their timeconsuming drive. Nearing the middle of the first, Luke Gonsioroski ran for a 10-yard touchdown to make it 6-0 early. On the following kickoff, Nic Bohle recovered the Back l-r: Shawn Hirst, Will Smith, Zane Tunby and Matt Packer Front l-r: Nic Bohle, Ben Fujimori, Austin Braun, Michael Holliday, Joe Fisher and fumbled kick to give the ball Jordan Baxter Photo by Bohle Images back to the Spartans. Starting the second quarter, Luke Gonsioroski ran 34 yards for a touchdown to extend the lead to 12-0. Following that touchdown, Shepherd drove down the field and scored to make the score 128. Defense was very strong during the second quarter as Joe Fisher was able to intercept the Mustangs and give the Spartans the ball back. With the end of the quarter drawing close, Luke GonOlivia Mahon l-r: Morgan Miller, Taylyn Koenig, Madison Varner and Photo by Taylor Miller Photo by Bohle Images Carole Bettenhausen
Parent-Senior Night Senior cheerleader: Olivia Mahon. Senior volleyball players: Taylyn Koenig, Morgan Miller, Taylor Miller, Madison Varner. Senior football players: Jordan Baxter, Nic Bohle, Austin Braun, Joe Fisher, Ben Fujimori, Shawn Hirst, Michael Holliday, Matt Packer, Will Smith, Zane Tunby. Baker High School’s annual volleyball and football parents’ night will be held on Friday, October 23. The Lady Spartans will host the Colstrip Fillies at the Longfellow Gymnasium. Matches will begin at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. Senior volleyball players, managers, and their parents/guardians will be introduced approximately 15 minute before the start of the
varsity match. Please be at the gym by 4:30 p.m. Following volleyball, the Spartan football team will take on the Colstrip Colts at 7 p.m. Senior football players and cheerleaders will be introduced prior to the varsity football game. Please meet at the north end of the high school track at 6:30 p.m. Following the football game, a reception at the outdoor concession area will be held for the volleyball and football players, cheerleaders, managers, and parents. All freshman parents of players, managers, and cheerleaders are asked to bring two dozen cookies or bars. Please leave them at the outdoor concession stand.
Lady Spartan Volleyball By Taylyn Koenig The Lady Spartans faced the Miles City Cowgirls and lost in five games 25-12, 17-25, 25-23, 15-25, 7-25. Morgan Miller 21 digs, 12 assists, 13 kills, 1 block, 3 aces; Maddie Reddick 9 digs, 3 assists, 5 kills, 2 aces; Taylyn Koenig 36 digs, 1 assist, 2 kills, 1 ace; Taylor Miller 15 digs, 1 assist, 1 kill, 1 ace; Madison Varner 5 digs, 2 assists; Scotti Robinson 20 digs, 16 assists, 2 kills, 1 ace; Melissa Breitbach 26 digs, 9 kills; Lexi Hartse 2 digs, 3 kills. JV vs. Miles City JV: Mariah Miller 3 digs, 13 assists, 2 kills, 3 aces; Katelynn Afrank 18 digs, 4 aces; Amber Durden 18 digs, 3 kills, 1 ace; Anna Espeland 13 digs, 1 kill; Skyler Robinson 4 digs, 1 kill, 1 ace; Breanna Miller 2 digs; Maryssa Rusley
2 digs, 4 kills; Alivia Schultz 11 digs, 1 assist, 5 kills, 2 aces. Baker C Squad vs. Miles City: Maleah Graham 9 digs, 3 aces; Kelsey Miller 8 digs, 9 assists, 1 kill; Brooklynn Tronstad 6 digs; Hannah Gonsioroski 5 digs, 3 assists, 3 kills, 1 ace; Sheyenne Janeway 3 digs, 2 kills, 2 aces; Courtney Tudor 2 digs, 1 kill, 1 ace; Madison Moore 5 digs, 2 kills, 2 aces; Laylah Dulin 1 dig, 3 kills, 1 ace. The Lady Spartans took on the Huntley Lady Red Devils for their Pack the Gym in Pink Night. The Spartans lost in three games 11-25, 10-25, 15-25. Morgan Miller 6 digs, 5 assists, 3 kills, 2 aces; Maddie Reddick 3 digs, 3 assists, 4 kills; Taylyn Koenig 15 digs; Taylor Miller 17 digs; Madison Varner 3 digs, 2
Anderson President of Montana ACTE
The Montana Association for Career and Technical Education would like to announce that Scott Anderson, business teacher at Baker High School, has been elected the 2016 president of the Montana Association for Career and Technical Education. Montana ACTE’s leadership is a volunteer board of directors elected by the members of the association in an annual election.
aces; Scotti Robinson 9 digs, 5 assists; Melissa Breitbach 8 digs, 2 kills, 1 ace; Lexi Hartse 4 digs, 2 kills. The next games the Lady Spartans play will be Friday, October 23, against Colstrip for Parents’ Night at Longfellow at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, at Forsyth.
Do Your Part! Keep Baker Clean!
Baker Schools will host a
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sioroski scored on a 1-yard touchdown to make the lead 18-8 going into halftime. On the opening second half kickoff, Jordan Baxter recovered the kick to give the Spartans the ball early. Baker then drove down the field and Luke Gonsioroski ran for another 1-yard touchdown. Luke also added the 2-point conversion to make the score 26-8. Shepherd fired right back with a touchdown to attack the lead making the score 26-14, but that didn’t slow the Spartans down as Joe Fisher ran for a 6-yard touchdown. Luke Gonsioroski added the 2-point conversion making it 34-14. Opening the fourth quarter, Shepherd scored on a rushing touchdown. Kadon Gentilini intercepted the 2-point conversion attempt to make the score 34-20. Defense stood strong again as Joe Fisher intercepted another ball to give it back to the Spartans in the
middle of the fourth. Luke Gonsioroski then ran for a 20yard touchdown to make the margin bigger with a 40-20 margin. Shepherd added another touchdown in the middle of the fourth to make it 40-26. Toward the end of the game Luke Gonsioroski added the finishing punch with a 7-yard touchdown run and the 2-point conversion to make it a 48-26 conference win. Offensively: Luke Gonsioroski rushed 27-230 yards, 6 touchdowns; Joe Fisher 31214 yards, 1 touchdown. Team rushing was 58-444 yards, passing 1-11, and 28 yards to Joe Fisher. Defensively: Andrew Craft 12 tackles, Matt Packer 11 tackles; Fumble recoveries: Nic Bohle and Jordan Baxter both with 1; Interceptions: Joe Fisher 2, Kadon Gentilini 1. The Baker Spartans host the Colstrip Colts this Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
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Friday, October 23, 2015 8:00 p.m. - 12 a.m. COUNTRY AT ITS BEST October 19
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Spartan Bus Line would like to honor our drivers: Donna Napton • Jan Lovec • Mariah Perry • Darold Brown • Jerrid Geving • Mike Gunderson They keep the safety of our children first!
John & DeeDee Geving, Owners
Be sure to come out and be ready to get rowdy! It’s going to be A VERY GOOD TIME! He didn’t forget us, let’s not forget him, let’s show him a good ole Baker, MT welcome.
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Know Before You Go!
The Positive Choices Committee supplied t-shirts for all the students attending the conference. Pictured are the Plevna High School students after the presentation.
Rusty May speaks at Positive Choices By Nicole Allerdings On October 13, 2015, students from Plevna, Baker, and Ekalaka listened to Rusty May give a presentation about the choices they make in life and strategies to improve their outcomes. Grades 4-8 travelled to Longfellow School in the morning while the high school students
heard the message in the afternoon. Rusty is a counselor and has spoken at over 700 schools focusing on creating mutually beneficial educational relationships. Rusty told the students life is like a puzzle and it is their job to put the puzzle together by the choices they make. He said that the most important thing to
do as high school students is to “build your brain” because the brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. His advice was to “become a student of yourself” and consider what success means to you. Finally, Rusty emphasized respect, resiliency, and responsibility as crucial traits.
The Montana Department of Transportation is making it easier to be prepared for holiday travel and winter roads with a mobile application that provides road conditions, weather, incidents, and highway closures. The app works on Androids and smart phones. It can be downloaded at: GoMobile-Travel Info, or downloaded for free from the app store. MDT also provides road conditions by calling 511 or going online at: mdt511.com. Knowing road conditions in advance can be helpful in making travel plans. Remote cameras are located throughout the state and roadway images can be viewed online and through the mobile app. Road conditions are reported based on first-hand observations by MDT’s experienced plow drivers and are updated as conditions change. Weather and road conditions change rapidly so motorists should use caution and be prepared. Motorists are also reminded of the following:
• Don’t crowd the plow. The front plow extends several feet in front of the truck and may cross the centerline and shoulders during plowing operations. • Don’t tailgate snowplows. Snowplows are usually spreading de-icing materials from the back of the truck and may need to stop quickly. If you find yourself behind a snowplow, stay behind it or use caution when passing. • Snowplows travel slower than the posted speeds while removing snow and ice from the roads. When you spot a plow, allow plenty of time to slow down. • A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. Don’t travel alongside a plow for long periods of time. • Turn off cruise control in the winter. • Drive with headlights on. • Expect ice or frost on bridge decks and shaded areas. • No matter the season have a sober driver and always buckle up.
BPA Fall Leadership Conference
Katie Ford and Jessica Paul at the opening ceremony.
Jenna Paul jumping for possession of the ball.
Junior High Basketball The Plevna Junior High Basketball season started with a game against Rosebud Friday followed by a game with Terry on Saturday. October 16, with Rosebud: Co-ed B Squad: Plevna: 16, Rosebud: 4. Ruilin Li 4, Wyatt Isaacs 4, Andrew Reynolds 2, Cooper O’Connor 4, Nic Buerkle 2. Girls A Squad: Plevna: 21, Rosebud: 8. Taylor Bertsch 5, Trinity Rieger 4, Dacy Buerkle 4, Chloe Tudor 4, Ashley Sander Cooper O’Connor won 4. the jump ball. October 17, at Terry: Girls A Squad: Plevna: 42, Connect with Terry: 10. Jenna Paul 4, Sophia Dulin 4, your community Lexi Wills 2. VOLUNTEER Boys A Squad: Plevna: 45, Terry: 6. Jesse Isaacs 2, Nic Buerkle 4.
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By Jessica Paul BPA members Katie Ford and Jessica Paul, along with advisor Ms. Kirschten, traveled to Fairmont Hot Springs to a BPA Leadership conference held October 11 and 12. The conference started with ice breakers and then the members learned about nonverbal responses and how much body language says about a person. The attendants of the conference had the unique opportunity to enjoy a 102-degree outdoor pool when the temperature outside was 54 degrees. The girls met many different people and learned much about themselves. Monday morning they discussed Torch Awards, member recruitment, fundraising, and ways to keep members in the BPA program. Overall, it was a great learning experience and those who participated encourage students to look into going next time.
The students take turns stirring the homemade applesauce.
First Grade Apple Projects By Nicole Allerdings During the last couple weeks, Mrs. Tunby’s first grade class has been learning all about apples. The students learned that apples grow on trees and they studied the different parts of the plant. One day they had the opportunity to make applesauce and taste it with ice cream.
They read a book by Dr. Seuss called “10 Apples Up on Top” and experimented with balancing apples on their heads. The students completed an art project using halved apples dipped in paint and stamping them on paper. They also learned about Johnny Appleseed and how he was a good citizen by planting apple trees.
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National School Bus Safety Week and School Bus Driver Week We would like to say a big THANK YOU to our bus drivers, Sonja, Larry & Kay and our substitute drivers for your diligence and dedication.
Your attention to safe and careful driving is appreciated by us all.
Trustees, Students, Staff & Community of Plevna
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6 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 9:00AM CONVENE Present: William Randash, Chairman; Deb Ranum, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk. Absent: Steve Baldwin, Member. 9:00AM COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission made and approved a motion to approve the September 28-October 2, 2015, commission minutes. 9:30AM REVIEW SEPTEMBER TIME SHEETS The Commission reviewed & approved September 2015 time sheets, payroll, and withholdings in the amount of $491,576.32 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. 9:20AM MARY GRUBE, PLANNER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, JOINED THE MEETING. The Commission and Mary Grube discussed the letter Susan Swimley, Contracted Planner, will send to Trotter & Associates, Inc., regarding items on June through August invoices the Commission wants clarification on. 9:40AM MIKE KIRSCHTEN, SHOOTING RANGE BOARD MEMBER, JOINED THE MEETING. Mike Kirschten came in and gave the Commission his letter of resignation from the Shooting Range Board. The Commission made and approved a motion to accept Mike Kirschten’s resignation from the Shooting Range Board. 10:00AM ANGIE RABBITT, REC DEPT. DIRECTOR, JOINED THE MEETING. The Commission and Angie discussed siding or painting the container that will be placed at the ball field. 10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering. Alba Higgins gave the Commission updates on the equipment and vehicles that are being serviced or repaired by him and Mitch Overn, Road Department Mechanic. North Business Frontage Road-The Commission, Bobby Wiedmer, and Shannon Hewson discussed if the North Business Frontage Road should have scoria placed on it and maintained by the County. The issue of the businesses using the road for parking was discussed as well. Sparks and Kramlick Box Culverts-Both bridges are almost done. NAPA Retaining Wall-Erosion control mats will be laid down today and then it will be complete. Prairie Ave. Culvert-The culvert is going to be a metal pipe with a drop inlet in it and could take three weeks to get. Bridges-The Commission and Shannon discussed replacing the Westmore Bridge, Cooper Bridge, and getting the last bridge permitted. Spillway-Bobby will contact a contractor to clean out the spillway and the Commission will work on getting the permit to do it. Baker Corridor StudyShannon and the Commission discussed the feasibility of the Baker Corridor Study. Due to the cost of the project the Commission and Shannon discussed alternatives to deal with the truck traffic. 11:10AM SHERIFF DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE CHANGES AND OVERTIME DISCUSSION Present: Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff; Nic Eisele, Undersheriff; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager. Julie Straub, Trent Harbaugh, and Nic Eisele discussed the scheduling of the
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detention officers and deputies and when overtime will be expected to accrue. Coroner Pay and TrainingTrent said he budgeted for Nic to start receiving coroner pay as he is doing the duties and will be attending the training in January. 10:35AM CLOSED/RECRUITMENT 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM FAIR MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager. The Commission and Julie Straub discussed the new job description for the Fair Manager. 1:30PM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER DISCUSSION Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corp. Executive Director. The Commission met with Jason Rittal to discuss the possibility of Fallon County hiring an Administrative Officer and what that would entail. 2:30PM MINUTES/OPEN MEETING DISCUSSION The Commission and Jason Rittal discussed what items have to go in the minutes and what can be omitted according to Montana Law. 3:00PM SEPTEMBER CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the September End of Month Claims in the amount of $254,154.34 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 9:00AM RECONVENE Present: William Randash, Chairman; Deb Ranum, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk. Absent: Steve Baldwin, Member. 9:00AM OUTSIDE BUILDING MAINTENANCE UPDATES Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor. Joe Janz gave the Commission updates on what he has been doing in the Outside Building Maintenance Department. 9:30AM UPPER AND LOWER LAKE MAINTENANCE Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant. Upper and Lower Lake Gate-Mary Grube told the Commission the Emergency Action Plan specifies the City of Baker will work with the Department of Natural Resource and Conservation (DNRC) to maintain the upper and lower lake gate. Safety Committee-Mary told the Commission she resigned from the Safety Com-
mittee and has discussed the reasons why with the Safety Coordinator, Julie Straub. 10:00AM LUTHERAN FOOD BOOTH DISCUSSION Present: Tom Rodriguez, Jerrid Geving, Pat Ehret, Lani DeBuhr, Fair Board Members; Reba Kolasch, American Lutheran Church. The Fair Board members met to speak to the Commission about the Lutheran Food Booth Plan. The Fair Board members said construction on the building will be postponed until next year if their bid for the Montana State High School Finals Rodeo is accepted due to the building not being finished in time for the Rodeo. If the bid isn’t accepted the building will be constructed this year with an August 5, 2016, deadline date. 10:20AM BUD ANDERSON WITH TRANSCANADA PROJECT JOINED THE MEETING. Bud Anderson with the TransCanada Project came in to thank the Commission for the relationship he has had with them over the years and said he will continue to update them with Keystone Pipeline activities. 10:30AM REVIEW BRIDGE INSPECTION ASSESSMENTS The Commission reviewed the bridge inspection assessments issued by the Montana Department of Transportation for the various bridges. 11:00AM REC DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Angie Rabbitt, Rec Department Director. Angie Rabbitt gave the Commission a report on what she learned at the National Convention she went to in Las Vegas and gave updates on what is happening in the Rec Department. 11:30AM- DALE BUTORI, WEED SUPERVISOR, JOINED THE MEETING. Dale Butori and the Commission discussed the trailer purchase and quotes received for it. The Commission and Dale discussed Dale going to a FEMA Emergency Training in Alabama. 11:45AM PARKVIEW RENT DISCUSSION The Commission discussed the potential of increasing the rent due to inflation. The Commission will discuss this with David Espeland, Fallon Medical Complex CEO, and Selena Nelson, Fallon Medical Complex CFO. 12:00PM DAN FORBES WITH TRANSCANADA PROJECT CAME IN TO SEE THE COMMISSION. Dan said he is Bud Anderson’s replacement and has been working on Keystone
NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Fallon County Shooting Range Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-17 Lake Advisory Board - Fill Remaining term which will expire 6-30-16 Lake Advisory Board - (1)-3 year term Museum Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-17 Salary Commission - Tax paying Citizen 3 year term Tax Appeal Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-16 “Letter of interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due Tuesday, October 26, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106. The Commissioners will appoint Monday, October 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Pipeline permitting. 12:15PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM CITY OF BAKER UPDATES Meeting canceled due to Mayor Clayton Hornung being out of town. 2:00PM DENBURY RESOURCES DISCUSSION Present: Donna Lawrence, Denbury Resources Manager, Property Tax; Lisa Rieger, Department of Revenue Appraiser; Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder; Barb Ketterling; Chris Kendall, Denbury Senior Vice President and COO; Matt Dahan, Denbury Vice President-North Region. The Denbury Representatives met with the Commission to gather information on how the reduced oil and gas revenues impact the County. The Denbury Representatives and the Commission discussed the ways the CO2 pipeline they are working on bringing through Fallon County would boost the economy and help offset the loss of oil and gas revenues. 2:30PM BOARD RESOLUTION WORK SESSION The Commission identified what county boards are advisory or administrative and began working on creating a resolution rough draft that will govern each type of board. 4:00PM LUTHERAN FOOD BUILDING DISCUSSION Present: Terry Sukut, JGA Architects Engineers Planners President/Project Manager; Reba Kolasch, American Lutheran Church; Jerrid Geving, Fair Board Member. The Commission, Reba Kolasch, Jerrid Geving, and Terry Sukut met to discuss the Lutheran Food Building plans and design. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 9:00AM RECONVENE Present: Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk. Absent: William Randash, Chairman. 9:00AM PARK UPDATES Present: Scott Rabbit, Parks Director. Scott gave the Commission updates on the Iron Horse Park Project and asked permission to purchase picnic tables, benches, and a Toro Groundsmaster 7210 mower. The Commission gave Scott permission to purchase the picnic tables, benches, and made the motion to approve purchasing the Toro Groundsmaster 7210 mower. 9:30AM SPECIAL PROJECTS UPDATES Present: DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician. DuWayne Bohle came in to
give the Commission updates on the Indoor Shooting Complex. 10:00AM APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS The Commission received a letter of interest from Kirk J. Lineback to serve on the Shooting Range Board. There were no letters of interest submitted for the other Board Vacancies. The Commission made the motion to appoint Kirk J. Lineback to serve on the Shooting Range Board. 10:30AM CLOSED SESSION/HIPPA 10:30AM LOBBYIST/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER JOB AUDIT This meeting was moved to Thursday, October 8, at 1:15 p.m. 11:00AM EXTENSION UPDATES Present: Elin Kittelmann, Fallon County Extension Agent. The Commission and Elin Kittelmann discussed recruiting for the 4-H Program Assistant position since Sharon Schwartz, current 4-H Program Assistant, is retiring in January. Elin told the Commission she is working on bringing a Farmers Market to Baker next September. 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM DON DILWORTH, IT TECH, JOINED THE MEETING. Don Dilworth asked the Commission for approval to purchase backup software for the new server and the Commission gave their approval.
1:15PM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION AGREEMENTS Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Agreement-The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Agreement with Fallon Medical Complex. Correspondence-The Commission received correspondence from various entities and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. Miscellaneous-The Commission reviewed and signed Pay Applications for Iron Horse Splash Park and Kramlick/Sparks Bridges. The Commission completed the employee evaluation for DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician. Department Reports/Notices-The Commission reviewed Department Reports, Newsletters and Notices. Revenues-The Commission reviewed the revenues received during the week. General Journal Entry Approval-The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed various Journal Entries. 3:00PM CLOSED SESSION/HIPPA 4:00PM IT TECH DEPT. Present: Andy Fujimori, IT Tech. Andy Fujimori and the Commission discussed splicing and running the phone SEE MINUTES PAGE 8
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Positive Choices Youth Conference Thank you to everyone who supported the 20th Annual Positive Choices Youth Conference
“Education is first and foremost about relationships: The relationship between teacher and student; Between the student and peers, And between the student and the material.” - Rusty May The 2015 Positive Choices Youth Conference was a great success because of all the individuals and businesses who contributed to this year’s conference.
THANK YOU! Baker, Plevna, Ekalaka, Wibaux, and Marmarth Schools for attending the conference. Longfellow School for the use of their gym for Rusty May’s presentation. The following businesses and individuals made monetary donations to the conference. Without your support, the conference would not be possible. 4J Well Service, Inc. Dak-Tana Wireline, LLC Quality Transportation, American Legion Club Dell Dague Trucking Inc. American Lutheran Denbury Rost & Mackay Fencing Church Don Kuntz Construction Southeast Electric Baker Furniture Company Fallon County Cooperative, Inc. Baker Metal & Recycling, Fallon County Veterinary Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc. Service, P.C. Inc. Batterman Law Offices, Griffith Excavating, Inc. Summit National Bank P.C. Insurance Store, Inc. The Bank of Baker Bracket Butte Ranch James R. Campbell DDS Townsend Accounting City of Baker K & S Electric, Inc. Service Community 1st Federal Merwin Inc. Wayne or Debra Yost Wright Construction Credit Union Michael & Pam Nelson Crawford’s Construction, Plevna Public School Inc.
Sponsored by the Positive Choices Committee Maggie Bainter, Sharon Schwartz, Elin Kittelmann, Jule Walker, Cathy Frye, Carol Hadley, Jessica Dinardi, Cindy Quade & Lisa Burdick
FALLON COUNTY TIMES
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FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~
Monday
Chicken Burger w/Waffle Fries $6.00 Chili
Tuesday
Mini Shrimp w/Onion Rings $6.00 Chicken Noodle Soup
Wednesday
Western Burger w/Fries $6.00 Clam Chowder
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Thursday
Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Onion Rings & F’real Shake $7.00 Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Friday
Swiss Mushroom Burger w/Fries $6.00 Chicken Noodle Soup
Rejuvenating
BAKER By Sherry Vogel This past week workers were caught sprucing up the city. Down at the county courthouse and library entrances the sidewalks were painted a vibrant cobalt blue. This official color marks the on- and off-ramps for the handicapped. Further up the street the federal post office building got a much needed touch-up. A fresh coat of paint refreshed this 53-year-old building. Traveling uptown to the stoplight corner on Main Street, the 1909 Lang & Son Mercantile building, one of Photos by Sherry Vogel Baker’s original buildings Frank Newstrom and son are busy at work refreshing the paint on the post of- now commonly referred to as fice. the old Russell Store, is getting a face-lift. This transformation will be complete at the end of this week. Congratulations to owner Louise Varner for her investment into the beautification of Baker while preserving one of our oldest historic landmarks.
Hunter Allerdings (14 yrs. old) shot his first deer north of Dickinson, ND on September 20th. He is the son of Brian and Michele Allerdings and grandson of Ray & Bonnie Allerdings & Jean Sticka all of Dickinson, ND.
Silis Taylor rewarded for hard work
Seven year old Silis Taylor of Baker, Montana, earned enough rewards selling Boy Scout popcorn that he was able to buy his own camouflage outfit, his very first gun a .22, along with a case to carry it in and a lot of ammunition, So the old yellow cat is back all on his own! Although he is not on the porch old enough to hunt, he And taking charge of the is eagerly counting place. down the days until he When the big black dog made is, and is beyond exa challenge cited to go hunting He slapped him right in the with his dad this year! face.
Who’s The Boss
The dog, perplexed, drew back a bit Adamson Construction is revamping the Scissor Wizard on the corner of Main The porch was his he thought. and Montana Avenue. Well never mind he guessed he’d share And decide to fight or not. There’s a reason the cat has only one ear Whether to call it dumb or brave. He fought for his place when already whipped His own domain to save. Never mind what you might think The dog is still down under He has found it more secure down there Kinda makes you wonder. Would he fight an intruder protecting me? Well he’s only a stock dog you know. I suppose if an enemy attacked It’s under the porch he’d go. By Prairie Singer Joe Janz, head of outside maintenance personnel, is hard at work painting the handicap sidewalk accesses at the Fallon County Courthouse.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. Wed., Oct. 28: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct. 29: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Wed., Nov. 4: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov. 5: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale
Wed., Nov. 11: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov. 12: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Wed., Nov. 18: Regular Sale w/Special All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Nov. 25: NO SALE - Thanksgiving Holiday
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
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Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Oct. 22. Blind Joe playing at the American Legion, Baker, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m., Oct. 23. Taryl and Morgan Walker marriage celebration dinner reception, 6 p.m., Plevna Community Center, Oct. 24. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct. 25. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Oct. 26. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room; Laurie Pankratz Retirement Party, BHS Library, 4 p.m., Oct. 27. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Nov. 1. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Nov. 3.
MINUTES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 line from the Indoor Shooting Complex to the cameras at the Trap Shooting area of Rifle Range. 4:00PM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION CONTINUED The Commission and Lani DeBuhr went to the Indoor Shooting Complex and toured Iron Horse Park. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 9:00AM RECONVENE Present: William Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk. 9:00AM PLANNER UPDATES Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Forrest Sanderson, Contracted Planner with KLJ. Planning Fees-The Commission, Forrest, and Mary
Grube discussed increasing the planning fees so they cover the majority of the cost incurred when work is performed for landowners to develop land. Planning Department Updates-Forrest and Mary gave the Commission updates on the activities of the Planning Department. 9:30AM LANDFILL UPDATES Present: Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager. Landfill Updates-Tom Kachel gave the Commission updates on the activities at the Landfill. Tom and the Commission discussed Plains Pipeline’s outstanding bill of $45,174 that has been delinquent for approximately 9 months. Tom said he is working with Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, to help him collect it. Scraper- The Commission and Tom discussed crosstraining Paul Christ, Landfill employee, on operating the Scraper when Mike Kirschten is ill or takes vacation. 9:45AM- ANDY FUJIMORI, IT TECH, JOINED THE MEETING. Andy Fujirmori came in to discuss an alternative to splicing the phone line at the Rifle Range and asked for permission to purchase a Point-toPoint Wireless System instead. Andy asked the Commission if he could also purchase a laptop computer for diagnosis purposes when he goes to different sites. The Commission gave Andy permission to purchase both items. 10:00AM FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX (FMC) UPDATES Present: David Espeland, FMC CEO; Selena Nelson, FMC CFO. Commission Minutes-The Commission and Selena Nelson discussed what has to be included in the Commission Minutes in order to abide by the open meeting laws as there were things published in the newspaper that caused FMC grief. FMC Updates-Selena and David Espeland gave the Commission updates on activities at FMC. The Commission and Selena reviewed FMC’s Financial Report. Selena said the auditors were here in September with no significant findings and will submit their report to FMC by December. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION DISCUSSION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager. The Commission and Julie Straub met to discuss the job duties, qualifications, and pay for a County Administrator if the County were to hire one. 1:40PM COMMISSIONER PROJECT/ROAD TOUR The Commission and Lani DeBuhr went to tour county entities and projects. 4:30PM STUDY COMMISSION UPDATES The meeting was canceled
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015 due to John Beach not coming in for meeting. 4:30PM MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission made and approved a motion to approve the November 3-6, 2014, commission minutes. 4:40PM CLIFF TUDOR JOINED THE MEETING. Cliff Tudor came to discuss the Tronstad Culvert with the Commission. 5:00PM ADJOURN
MDU advises customers of telephone scam Montana-Dakota Utilities is warning its customers about a utility scam that has hit parts of its service territory. Customers have been receiving calls from someone representing themselves as a utility company representative and stating that if you do not pay your utility bill immediately over the phone, your utility service will be disconnected. Montana-Dakota Utilities does not operate in that manner. If you receive such a call, hang up and call us at 1-800-638-3278 and let us know you received the call. Customers should not
Cottage Food law For the first time, Montana will have a cottage food law that went into effect Oct. 1, 2015. The 2015 legislature passed the new law with broad support by Rep. Kathleen Williams (D-Bozeman). Cottage food refers to a growing industry in Montana that allows entrepreneurs the ability to prepare low-risk food in their home kitchen and then sell those products directly to consumers. Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Richard Opper said the new law provides exciting opportunities for Montana’s numerous local food producers. “This new law will increase access for consumers to delicious, locally produced food in locations all over Montana, while at the same time helps provide new business opportunities,” he said. Low-risk food, such as jams, jellies, dried fruit, dry mixes and baked goods, means the product doesn’t require it being kept at specific temperatures in order to keep safe for human consumption, Opper added. The new law includes several key safety measures to protect consumers. Cottage food producers must register with the local county sanitarian. They are allowed to market their products online, but can only sell in direct face-to-face transactions. Special labeling is required for cottage foods
indicating the source of production. According to Ed Evanson of the DPHHS Food and Consumer Safety Section, the law also allows greater flexibility for temporary and mobile food establishments. For example, mobile food operations, who often provide food at seasonal events such as summer fairs, will be held to a consistent standard, pay an annual fee to the state, and be allowed to operate in any jurisdiction of Montana without additional permits or licenses. “This new law creates more consistency from county to county and makes it easier for temporary and mobile food establishments to operate,” he said. Several organizations who support locally produced food were instrumental in bringing this legislation forward, including Grow Montana and the Alternative Energy Resources Organization. The ultimate purposed legislation was a product of joint efforts between several state agencies including the Department of Livestock, Department of Agriculture and DPHHS. For more information about cottage food or retail food establishments, contact your county sanitarian, or the DPHHS Food and Consumer Safety Section at 406-4442837. Information can also be found at a newly developed cottage food web page at: dphhs.mt.gov.
share information such as credit card or checking account numbers with individuals who contact them in this manner. Representatives of Montana-Dakota Utilities will always have your utility account number, we will never insist that you use a prepaid debit card to make your payment, and we only send disconnection notices by U.S. mail. Any personnel in the field to carry out a disconnection will have a company ID and will present it upon request. Additional information is available on our website: www.montana-dakota.com
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • October 12 - October 18, 2015 - 46 Calls for service: 1 agency assist; 1 alarm; 11 theft; 1 animal complaint; 7 informations; 2 citizen assists; 9 traffic stops, 1 crash (hit & run); 1 disturbance; 3 extra patrols; 1 fight; 1 harassment; 1 lost or found property; 2 suspicious vehicles; 1 unlock; 2 unsecured buildings; 1 welfare check NOTE: We are currently investigating numerous thefts from unlocked vehicles that appear to be taking place in the evening hours in the residential areas. Once again we recommend people locking their vehicles and keeping their valuables out of sight or out of the vehicle all together. Any questions you can contact the Police Department. Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Kaily A. Miller, Baker, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for six months (4/13/16), jail of 10 days with 10 days suspended on conditions for six months, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ ordered, pay back all Court costs/restitution, attend, complete, comply and pay for the WiseChoice LifeSkills Course - Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 2/16/15. • Kaily A. Miller, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, $85,
ticket issued 2/16/15. • Cory Lee Efta, Baker, interfering with traffic while backing, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 10/1/15. • Javon Sinceare DeGrandRenee, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court, per the defendant providing proof of valid insurance on the date and time of citation, ticket issued 9/30/15.
Justice Court • Monty Alan McMillin, Box Elder, SD, driver failing to use seatbelt, bond forfeited $60, ticket issued 10/6/15. • Monty Alan McMillin, Box Elder, SD, no log book in possession, bond forfeited $135, ticket iss- ued 10/6/15.
Ronald McDonald Caremobile offering free children’s dental care Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation, in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Caremobile, will hold free dental clinics for children Nov. 2-5, 2015, at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Appointments are available now for children ages 1-18 by calling 1-866-822-1411. Children enrolled in Healthy Montana Kids, Medicaid, or those without dental insurance may participate in the program. Dental assistants, dental hygienists and a certified dentist will be providing complete dental care (except orthodontia) to children. Publishing the history of Fallon County since 1916 ...
The Holy Rosary Foundation, through the financial support of donors, provides complete dental services for youth living in the Miles City area. Free dental care has been provided by the Foundation to over 1,700 children since the program started in 2005. According to census data, approximately 74 percent of children in Montana are without dental insurance.
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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC 406-778-2402
HELP WANTED Judy Brown Sales Cell 406-891-0133
New Listing: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2 lots. Fenced yard w/underground sprinklers, 314 S 9th St. E. $134,500 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000
NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2015 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. Eligibility standards for the above programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission and state commissions. Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406-778-2812 or 1-800452-2288 for further information. 43c ____________________________ NOTICE: Baker, MT Gun Show, Nov. 6, 7, 8, 2015, Thee Garage. 50 - 8’ tables - $25.00. Free admission. Open to the public Friday 3-8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Rick Stark, home 406778-2428, cell 406-978-2428. 41-45c ____________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Oct. 25, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 42-43c
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT __________________________ APARTMENT FOR RENT: $950/mo., all utilities paid including cable. No pets and no smoking. Call 970-219-5149. 43-44p __________________________ FOR RENT: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom newer trailer, completely furnished. Contact 406-978-3691 or 406-978-2514 after 5 p.m. 43tf ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 41-44c ____________________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom furnished apartment, utilities paid. No smoking and no pets. $600
rent plus a $600 cleaning and damage deposit. Call 406-7786794, 406-975-6794, or 406-7783996. 36tfc __________________________ APARTMENT FOR RENT: $950/mo., all utilities paid including cable. No pets and no smoking. Call 970-219-5149. 43-44p
FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Steel buildings/factory deals. Sale of sales, 1-30 days, limited inventory. Some leftovers, seconds available. www.gosteel.com 701-214-4671. 43-44tmp __________________________ FOR SALE: Butcher pigs, ready starting November and beyond. Call 406-772-5898. 41-46c __________________________ FOR SALE: Three bedroom, two bath, home. New roof and flooring, partly furnished. Serious inquiries only. Call 406-778-3200 evenings. 38-45c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-797-4766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc
FOR LEASE ____________________________ FOR LEASE: Commercial building located at 908 E. Montana, Baker, MT. Three-phase power, $900/mo, year lease. 918-5273713. 42-45p
GARAGE SALE __________________________ GARAGE SALE: Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m., east of MM 59 on Hwy 12 east of Miles City. The last shed has been searched, the last closet emptied. We are moving. Dressers, saddles, crocks, tractor with loader, blue jars, entertainment center, baler, harness, TV, deer horns. Call 406-772-5747. 43c __________________________ MULTI PARTY GARAGE SALE: Friday, Oct. 23, 1 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. noon. Located on Eagle Lane, go north on Hwy 7 behind Hufford Construction. Furniture, antiques, household items, holiday decor, Home Interior Decor, sports equipment, tires and much more. 43c
__________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the positions of two (2) permanent Emergency Communications Dispatchers: a forty (40) hour a week position and a thirty-six (36) hour a week position. These positions receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, or medical emergency services in a 24-hour facility; prioritize and determine the nature and location of the emergency; dispatch police, fire, or ambulance as necessary; provide secondary supervision of inmates incarcerated at the Fallon County Detention Center via a video system to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the facility. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have not been convicted of a crime resulting in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver license. Must reside close enough to Baker, Montana, to allow an emergency response to the Fallon County Dispatch Center. The successful applicant will be subject to criminal background and Montana motor vehicle background searches. Benefits include, but are not limited to, optional enrollment in health insurance and public employees retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, November 6, 2015, 5 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resource Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub at 406-778-8164. 43-45c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Red River Inn & Suites is accepting applications for all positions. Please call 406-778-3321 or stop in at 410 W. Montana, Baker, MT. 43-46 __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Job site is between Baker and Ekalaka, Montana. Work consists of 70 percent farming/30 percent ranching and mechanics. Experience with semis or heavy equipment a must. Travel is reimbursed. Ability to have and build your own cow herd. We operate a smoke-free work place. Starting salary is $15/hr depending on qualifications. Call 406-975-6236. 42-44c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna Schools has openings for substitute bus drivers. If you are interested, please call Supt. Jule Walker at 406-772-5666 or come to the school and pick up an application. 40-43c
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like to thank Natco Champion for the $100 Cenex gift card I won at the Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. Also, thank you to FMC Radiology and all the volunteers who make this event possible. Thank you again, Jutta Sieler 43p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Debi Kirschten would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for the kindness, thoughtfulness, and love that was shared with us during our recent loss. It becomes crystal clear in times like these what the true meaning of the word “friend” is all about. We are truly blessed, honored, and humbled all at the same time. Pastors Bruce and Reba, words can’t truly express how you both helped in your own special ways to help the healing begin. A special thanks to the Fallon County Sheriff’s Department and the Stevenson Funeral Home staff for the way you took care of things for us. Sincerely, Mike Kirschten Jeremy and AJ Suttie & Family __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank our family, friends, and community for your expressions of sympathy and prayers following the loss of our son. We appreciate all of the flowers, plants, food, cards, and tokens of comfort that we received. We would also like to thank Stevenson Funeral Home for their warm and professional service. George and Darcy Wassmann
LEGALS __________________________ AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the affairs of Plevna School District #55, Fallon County, Plevna, Montana, has been conducted by James J. Wosepka, PC. The audit covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. The audit also covered the Extracurricular Fund for pupil functions which is included in the financial statements of the district. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires that this publication concerning the audit report include a statement that such report is on file in its entirety and open to public inspection at the Plevna School and that the district will send a copy of the audit to any interested person upon request. Nicole Buerkle, District Clerk 43c ___________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Kenneth B. Wiman, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-26 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first
HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE
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Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NEED OFFER!! 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $75,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. PRICE REDUCED $212,500. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer. New Listing: Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe
NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995
w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Shirley Ann Maier, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or
filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. Dated this 14th day of October, 2015. s/Shirley Ann Maier PO Box 995 Baker, Montana 59313 43-45c
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Instrumentation Tech Baker, MT Performs a specialized level of work including installation, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining and repair of various electrical/electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, analytic, measurement, control and automation systems, and related equipment. ONEOK is a Fortune 500 energy company involved in the gathering, processing, transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids. To apply, visit www.oneok.com/careers. Reference job number 2015-4543 ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
Cashier Position Exciting opportunity to join a growing business. Farmer’s Union Oil Company, a member-owned cooperative in Baker Mt., is seeking a motivated person to work in our Convenience Store. This is a part-time position that may include benefits: 401(K), vacation, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, and Profit Sharing. Position Responsibilities Include: To give excellent customer service to Farmer’s Union Oil customers. To be able to maintain a positive attitude as a cashier in the convenience store and will promote team work within the company and a favorable image of the cooperative. Will assist with stocking, answering phone, general cleaning, and other duties as requested by management. Please Stop by and Fill out a Job Application: Farmers Union Oil Company, Attn: Tonya England P.O. Box 1000, Baker, MT 59313 Email: cenexstore@midrivers.com Phone: 406-778-2519 Deadline: October 30, 2015
MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. _____________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ____________________________________________________ Northwest Montana weekly seeks full-time reporter for diverse, county coverage. $11/hr. to start. Send cover letter, resume, three writing and photo samples to: summer@valleyjournal.net ____________________________________________________ Thriving Lewistown Print Shop Entering Seasonal high Seeking PRESS OPERATOR, full time and seasonal team members to assist in print production. Will train dedicated, hard working indi-
viduals. 406-538-7988 www.BallyhooPrinting.com1 ____________________________________________________ City of Lewistown is looking for a bookkeeper. $15.74/hour, benefits available. Job consists of general accounting/payroll. See complete job description at cityoflewistown.com. ____________________________________________________ Public Works in Lewistown, MT is looking for an Office Clerk. $12.58/hour, benefits available. Job consists of clerical work with moderate complexity. See complete job description at cityoflewistown.com. ____________________________________________________ RNs up to $45/hr., LPNs up to $37.50/hr., CNAs up to $22.50/hr. Free gas/weekly pay $2000 Bonus AACO Nursing Agency 1-800656-4414 Ext. 4 ____________________________________________________ CHS MEMBER COOPERATIVE - Job Openings in Montana: *Agronomy Division/Location Manager *Location Manager.
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Apply online: http://chsmembercooperative.catsone.com/careers/ - Brian Slaughter, 701-721-7247, Brian.slaughter@chsinc.com ____________________________________________________ GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up $12,500 For pre1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217 ____________________________________________________ Turn your Animal TRAPS into Cash! Call Mike Dey 406-5436030 _____________________________________________________ Real Estate. NW Montana. Tungstenholdings.com. (406)293-3714 ____________________________________________________ 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 Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015
Montana’s unemployment rate at 4.1 percent
Firefighter’s “turn up the heat” as they man the sausage.
Photos by Sherry Vogel
Pancake and Sausage Supper well attended
Betty Kusler, Esther Wetzle and Darlene Hepperle enjoy the sights, sounds and delicious smells of the pancake and sausage supper.
By Sherry Vogel The Plevna Volunteer Fire Department ushered in autumn with their 58th annual “All You Can Eat” Pancake and Sausage supper held Oct. 10. The Plevna community center was overflowing with neighbors and friends eagerly anticipating a hearty supper. No one was disappointed as smiling young volunteers “kept the food coming” with a steady flow of huge platters filled with hot pancakes, sizzling sausage and vats of warm syrup. Many diners were seen pushing back their chairs from the table while expressing, “I just can’t eat another bite”. Melissa “Missy” Thielen, assistant fire chief, estimates
over 600 hungry people devoured 1,400 pancakes and 270 pounds of sausage. The firefighters made 2,100 pounds of the delicious homemade sausage this year and sold all of it to outside orders. This donation based benefit raises money to upgrade equipment, fund a safety program for kids, and has helped provide a special fire alarm system for a deaf citizen in the community. Thielen appreciates the Plevna FFA as well as the many community volunteers who made the night a huge success. The benefit would be impossible to orchestrate without many helping hands and the continued support of the community.
Montana Congressman Zinke meets with local residents By Sherry Phebus Vogel US Representative Ryan Zinke, first-term Republican, travelled 1000 miles to make a whirlwind bus trip through the state on October 12-14. He met with interested local residents in the Fallon Library meeting room on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The first issue addressed by Zinke detailed how he voted in favor of HR 702, a bill to lift the crude oil ban. It passed on a bipartisan vote of 261159. He stated, “Ending the self-imposed sanctions against exporting our own oil is a no-brainer. It will create
thousands of Montana jobs and will lower gas prices.” He also said, “The bill would affect foreign policy by keeping Russia and Iran in check.” Zinke’s prognosis concerning the Keystone Pipeline: “It isn’t sunk yet. It will be signed in, although the next year and a half will be tough.” Zinke demonstrated resolve in opposition to President Obama and bureaucrats when he referred to them as “those who have hijacked the US Constitution.” A chunk of the 20-minute Q&A period was spent fielding questions dealing with VA
medical care. Zinke stated, “The VA will not benefit by just throwing more money at it.” Instead he stated, “This is more of a management problem.” When the Times asked the congressman to share “three concerns, other than oil-related issues, that are on the minds of people from eastern Montana, he replied, “Water, water, water.” He was referring to concerns regarding Montana’s paddlefish population, irrigation water disputes affecting tribal treaties, and groundwater studies dealing with coal mining. He also
mentioned immigration concerns on the US/Canadian order along the Hi-Line of our state.
Helena - Montana’s unemployment rate rose slightly in August to 4.1 percent, an increase of 0.1 percentage points. The U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 5.1 percent, a 0.2 percentage point decline. “Montana’s economy continues to show strength after a rapid expansion early in the year,” Governor Steve Bullock said. “Job growth continues to be well above average, with 10,700 more jobs than this time last year.” Fallon County had the lowest August unemployment rate at 1.5 percent. This was a -0.2 percent change from the same period in 2014. During August, 2,207 people were employed in Fallon County, up 35 from August 2014. Fallon County also held the lowest Montana unemployment rate in July. The Montana county with the highest August unemployment rate was Lincoln County at 8.7 percent. This was a -0.4 percent change from August 2014. August employment was 7,575 people, up 30 from 2014. Lincoln was also the county with the highest unemployment rate during July. “With the unemployment rate around four percent, workers should expect to see wages grow,” said Labor Commissioner Pam Bucy. “Our workforce education and training systems continue their efforts to provide qualified, hard-working employees for Montana’s economy.” Both total employment and payroll employment levels showed little change over the month. Payroll employment added 700 jobs over the month, with the strongest job gains within the Leisure and Hospitality industry. Total employment estimates, which include agricultural and self-employed workers along with payroll workers, indicate a statistically insignificant loss of 568 jobs. Employment growth during 2015 remains quite strong, with a 2.2 percent increase in employment over the last year compared to the long-term average of about one percent. The labor force expanded slightly by 46 workers over the month. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPIU) declined 0.1 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis due to a sharp decline in gasoline prices. The CPI-U has increased 0.2 percent over the year. The over-the-year increase in August CPI-U is important in Montana because it is the metric used to adjust Montana’s minimum wage for inflation each year. The index for all items less food and energy (also called core inflation) rose 0.1 percent in August, stemming from increases in housing costs.
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture information is available by calling 406-778-2266
2015 Country Media Holiday Cookbook
Costume Photos
will be coming out the week of November 26 and will be available at participating merchants. We need your favorite recipes for this year’s edition by Monday, November 2, 2015
RECIPE: Bring your kids in to the
Fallon County Times on Friday, October 30 between 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. for a photo in their Halloween Costumes. Ages 0-12 For a fee of $7.50 per picture, we will print them in the November 6 issue of the Times. Fill out this form and bring with you to the Fallon County Times
BOO-TACULAR HALLOWEEN COSTUME PHOTOS
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Favorite Recipes, P.O. Box 679, Baker, MT 59313