VOLUME 99
ISSUE 41
TIMES
FALLON County
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Newspapers uphold freedom of speech By Lori Kesinger Before the age of radio and television, newspapers were the primary watchdogs of government and informants of issues pertaining to domestic matters and foreign relations. Newspapers in America began as a meek endeavor but soon became a driving force for freedom of the press and speech. In 1690 the first English-American news sheet, “Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick”, was published by Benjamin Harris in Boston. Only one edition was published
before the paper was suppressed by the government. The authorities resented Harris for daring to report that English military forces had allied themselves with “miserable” savages. In the following years, editors discovered readers loved it when they criticized the local government. Historical accounts claim the most dramatic confrontation came in New York in 1734 when the governor brought John Peter Zenger to trial for criminal libel after the publication of satirical attacks. The jury ac-
quitted Zenger, who became the iconic American hero for freedom of the press. The result was an emerging tension between the media and the government. By the mid-1760s, there were 24 weekly newspapers in the 13 colonies. During the 19th century, newspapers began to expand and appear outside eastern American cities. Faster printing presses in the 1840s helped expand the press of the nation as it experienced rapid economic and population growth. By the 1900s, newspapers had become pow-
erhouses of advocacy. The average American read several newspapers every day. Newspapers evolved over the 20th century into the 21st despite radio, television and the crisis of readers turning to the internet for sources of information. Americans seem to continue to understand the importance of the right for freedom of speech and the press. Newspapers won’t become extinct because they do what can’t be duplicated in any other form of media.
Klauzer inducted into DSU Athletic Hall of Fame Kylan Klauzer, formerly of Baker, was recently inducted into the Dickinson State University Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements as a student athlete. Klauzer was born and raised in Baker. He graduated from Baker High School in 2002 and then attended Dickinson State University (DSU) in the fall of 2002. He completed his bachelor of arts degree in political science in the spring of 2006. Klauzer chose DSU because of the opportunities it presented to him educationally and athletically. The location of DSU allowed for his family to attend events and games frequently, and be a close part of the Blue Hawk family. Klauzer was hired by the Dickinson Police Department (DPD) in the spring of 2006. He attended the Basic Law Enforcement Academy while finishing his degree and took the opportunity to work for the DPD in order to stay and give back to a community that has given him so much. The people in the community of Dickinson have become a second family and his decision to stay in Dickinson has solely rested on the relationships he has developed since attending DSU. Klauzer completed his master’s degree in public administration from American Military University (AMU) in the fall of 2014. During his four year college career at DSU, Klauzer was a standout defensive end for the Blue Hawk football team. The Hawks went on to win four consecutive titles. The Blue Hawk defense was ranked in the top ten in the NAIA two of the four years. He obtained multiple All-Conference and All-American awards. He was given the NAIA Champions of Character Award and was voted a DAC-10 most valuable player in 2005. Klauzer is rated in the top ten for total tackles, number one in tackles for loss, number one in yards from tackle for loss, number two in QB sacks, number one in yards from sacks, and had eight career INTs with two returned for TDS. “I want to thank Coach Hank Biesiot for the opportunity to be a Blue Hawk. I also want to thank the entire coaching staff of my era. Coach Arlan Hofland, Coach Pete Stanton, Coach Duane Monlux, and Coach Pete Leno for their contributions to my life. The life lessons learned from this group of men has helped me immensely in the years following college,” Klauzer commented. Two of Klauzer’s teammates, Nick Walker and Josh Epperle, were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.
2015 Spartan homecoming queen and king are Morgan Miller and Matt Packer.
Baker Spartan coronation Baker High School homecoming coronation, “Super Hero Spartans”, was held October 5 in McGonigal Gymnasium. Morgan Miller, daughter of Jodi and Bill Miller, and Matt Packer, son of Vicki and Joe Nagell and Greg Packer, were crowned the 2015 homecoming queen and king. Crown bearers for coronation were Canden Coulter, son of Eddie and Shye Coulter, and Bree Lynn Straub, daughter of Lane Straub and Abbi Straub. Other royalty are Joe Fisher, Austin Braun, Jordan Baxter, Taylyn Koenig, Tayler Stinnett and Taylor Miller.
Rep. Ryan Zinke to visit eastern Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke will travel more than 1,000 miles starting Oct. 12. He will be in Glendive Wed. Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and 9:15 a.m. at the Dawson County Community College; Baker at 11:30 a.m. for coffee and 12:15 - Fallon County Library basement; Miles City at 2:30 p.m. for coffee and 3:30 p.m. USDA Fort Keogh. Members of the public may contact Rep. Zinke’s office at 406-969-1736 with questions.
Air Force starts limited operations in expansion area By Lori Kesinger Mid-September, the US Air Force began limited military flying operations in the expanded Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) over the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana, including most of Fallon County. First Lt. Rachel Allison, 28th Bomb Wing public affairs chief, said outside of large-scale exercises, operations in the new airspace will be similar to flights in the former training area. In March, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the expansion of the Air Force Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) spanning nearly 35,000 square miles, the largest in the continental United States. The airspace will be used by B-1 bomber air crews from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and B-52 bomber air crews from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. The four quadrants of the expanded airspace each have varying altitude sections of low, medium, and high with set limitations of use. Large Force Exercises will be conducted up to ten days each year, allowing air crews to more effectively train for combat situations. Most flights in and out of Baker operate within the low-altitude section. The FAA is requiring the Air Force to meet certain conditions prior to activating the low-altitude Military Operating Areas (MOAs). The full airspace will not be open until an aircraft recall communications system is installed. Any impact from military operations in the area will be very minimal until then. The Air Force said earlier that the expanded area would help air crews train under realistic scenarios for a full spectrum of operations. “Instead of wasting time, as well as wear and tear
A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, ND, takes off during a standoff weapons integration training exercise at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., in August. The week-long training consisted of B-52s and B-1s conducting simulated combat scenarios at the Powder River Training area to help prepare for real world contingencies. The FAA recently finished mapping work on the training area expansion and air crews began utilizing the new airspace in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anania Tekurio/Released)
on the aircraft, flying to other locations, air crews would gain increased combat readiness valued at approximately $23M/year by flying in the proposed local training areas, which would allow
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, October 14, 2005 -Allan and Trish Barth have purchased Horizon Electric from Ken and Renee Mueller and took over operating the company Oct. 1. . . The heavy wet snow storm Oct. 5 caused black cattle belonging to Roy Lutts of Carlyle to drift onto Highway 7. Timothy Martin of Wabasso, MN was driving south on Highway 7 in a 2003 Peterbilt semi and suddenly came upon the black cattle and could not stop. Five cows were killed on impact and four others had to be killed later. . . Steve Stanhope, who works for Fidelity, has just returned to Baker from the gulf region where he worked for two weeks on hurricane relief. . . Marni Wade captured first place in her division in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Eastern Montana section competition in Miles City. . . A big thank you to all businesses and individuals who so generously donated in excess of $14,000 to the Katrina Victim Fund. . . Roger and Melba Losing will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 16. . . MiKenna O’Donnell, daughter of Vance and Kim, was in the Spartan spirit Friday when she created two Spartan football players with the first snowfall of the season. . . Kent Ehret, manager of Fallon County Redi-Mix, said supplies of cement have been tight all year and recently they have been put on ration for the amount they can receive. They are only getting one load a week. . . . 2005 Homecoming king is Cody Heiser and queen is Kari Pankratz. . . Over 600 people attended the Plevna Volunteer Fire Dept. annual Pancake and Sausage Supper held Oct. 8. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, October 13, 1995 -Local farmer-rancher Scott Abrams returned home from a very successful hunt. He bagged a 7x7 bull elk while hunting the Mission River in the C.M. Russell Wildlife Reserve. . . An open house will be held Oct. 15 to welcome David Espeland, CEO and Robin Crowley-Mize PA-C to the Fallon Medical Complex staff. . . Oct. 7 a fire burned approximately 350 CRP acres on the Roberta Engesser and Connie Geving ranches. . . The Montana CattleWomen’s Steer Performance Contest was held recently with steers from three area ranches placing very well. Steve and Janelle Rieger, Plevna, placed first in the carcass contest and won grand champion in the British division with an Amerifax steer. Rene LaBree, Plevna, placed fourth in the British division average daily gain; and Griffin Ranch from Locate placed first in the exotic division in average daily gain.
of this county were honored during their Achievement Night. Winning the best 4-H club was the Lucky Lassies. Members of the club include Amber Ramsey, Jodie Newell, Chastity Collins, Kim Newell, Michelle Zink, Michelle Price, and Linda Price - leader. . . Norman Panasuk, Jerry Maurice and Dan Thielen are pictured cooking pancakes for the annual Plevna Volunteer Fireman’s supper held last Saturday. . . Alice Heiser is running as a write-in candidate for Mayor of the City of Baker. . . 40th anniversary party for Bob and Evelyn Morrison will be held Oct. 12. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 9, 1975Oct. 7 began the 1975 homecoming week at Baker High School. Coronation was last night with four girls vying for homecoming queen. They are Tami Lovec, Linda McCamish, Cindy Brown, and Brenda Jensen. The Miles City Cowboys will be the homecoming opponent. Graduating seniors who will be playing in their last homecoming include Steve Bruski, Dennis Randash, Randy Morris, Steve Baldwin, Kevin Tymchuck, Mark Coldwell, Tom Madler, Alan Abrams, John Beach, Eric Tiedemann, and Clancy O’Connor. . . Oct. 1 saw Pam Sparks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sparks, Plevna, win the Little Beaver Conservation District annual speaking contest. Other participants were Diana Young, second; and third and fourth place was a tie with Garnee Myhre and Shirlene Schuetzle. . . Sept. 27, two propane tanks and brackets valued at $150 were taken from a camper owned by Duane Quenzer. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 30, 1965 -- The state association of FFA sponsored a district leadership training school in Bainville to teach chapter officers their duties and responsibilities. Attending from Baker were Jim Wyrick, Russell Singer, Gerald Spriggs, Fred Rambur and Howard Breitbach. . . Neil Terhune, M.D. and his wife of Broadus were in Baker Monday where he reached the decision to come to Baker to practice medicine. . . . Homecoming activities are planned for this weekend with Lynn McMillan and Steve Spriggs as co-captains of the football team crowning the queen. Candidates include Betti Swart, senior; Debbie Eilek, junior; Bonnie Plummer, sophomore; and Linda Napton, freshman.
60 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 6, 1955Miss Mary Lee Moseley was installing officer and Miss Car30 YEARS AGO olyn Morrow acting Marshall Thursday, October 10, 1985- for the Rainbow Girls installaThis week is National 4-H tion. Worthy Advisor is Dianne week and last Sunday the youth Burns. . . Members of Sand-
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stone Lodge No. 84 are pushing final stages of construction on the new $52,000 building in Baker which will be the meeting place of the Baker Lodge. . . Ismay boys and girls originated the Ismay rodeo with dads in the community donating stock, but the management part is done by the kids. Rodney Askin is the chief push on the project for this year and is assisted by Jordan Lee, Harold and Larry LaBree and Berl Shipman. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 4, 1945Pvt. Arthur Wang, son of Mrs. Lena Wang, is back in the state due home soon. . . E. Flasted, Jr., in the Navy, is also expected here soon. . . T/Sgt. John Karch telephoned his parents Monday that he had arrived home from the Pacific and will be home soon. . . Mr. and Mrs. George Poulos received word from their son, Pvt. Leon Poulos, that he is stationed in Casablanca, Morocco. . . Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Speelmon became county clerk and recorder Oct. 1 by appointment in place of Mrs. Lolita Gillan who was acting in the capacity while the elected officer, H.M. Trandum, was serving with the Seabees. . . Excavating and preparations for foundations were made this week for the brick building Eph Keirle is erecting next to the J.C. Penney building. John Sterhan, Glendive contractor, is in charge of the work and also for the new fire hall. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 10, 1935The two day training school for the committeemen of the new wheat program concluded today and Keith Sime, Extension Agent, announces that a series of community meetings will be held to explain the program and contracts to the farmers. . . The school board of District 12, Baker, received word Friday from the Attorney General that the recent bond issue proposed for a gymnasium addition to Baker High School has been approved. Further action on the project awaits word from the WPA. . . Hubbard Hall was fairly crowded last Friday evening with people interested in the Townsend old age pension program. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 7, 1925-The first snow and freezing weather of the season arrived together in Fallon County Tuesday morning. Minimum temperature reached was 28 degrees. . . L. Price Co. will have a super Byterodyne radio set operated off an inside loop at the dance at Webster School Saturday night. These sets are wonderful and people can expect fine entertainment. . . Clarence Myhre, C.W. Schneider, and Dan O’Connor, south of Baker, went east with a shipment of cattle Thursday.
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. has declared war on its residential and business energy consumers. We find ourselves in “shock and awe” at the 21.1 percent electric rate increase proposed. If granted by the Montana Public Service Commission, the new rate will go into effect Dec. 2016. MDU power company, which has the monopoly on our gas and electric supply, is asking for an increase of $11.8 million which translates into the 21 percent overall increase in rates. The last electric rate increase was implemented Sept. 2011, a short four years ago, with an overall increase of 6.2 percent. When MDU representatives were questioned at the Sept. 25, 2015 public input session held in Miles City, they stated they work on a five year projection period and future increases are on the horizon as well. MDU’s motto is “In the Community to Serve”. My question is to serve whom? Definitely not the elderly or disabled on a fixed income. Surely not the “working class poor” which, although, are working a 40+ week can’t keep up with the rising cost of living on a paycheck reflecting an income slightly above minimum wage. Does MDU have the best interest of the local business owner, the community hospital, public administration buildings at heart? With proposed energy costs rising across the board prepare yourselves for increases in the cost of food, clothing, medical costs, car repairs … the list goes on. As local business absorbs the higher cost of utilities, the costs may be passed on to you the consumer. MDU has enticed their in-
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that several laws can help if you experience domestic violence? There are laws for Montana Orders of Protection and No Contact Orders that may help keep an abuser away from you and your children. There are laws that may help provide unemployment compensation if you have to quit work or are discharged due to domestic violence. There are laws that may help protect you from being denied housing or evicted due to domestic violence. To learn more about these laws and how they can help you, please view the Relationship Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Stalking section on : www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800666-6899.
vestors with projections of 10 percent returns. Is this at the consumer’s expense? The company has spent $118.3 million dollars since the last electric rate increase in 2011. How often is this conglomerate audited? Are these expenditures warranted? Perhaps budgeting is an issue? A sudden increase of the magnitude of 21 percent is a far cry from the 6.2 percent we saw in 2011. We should all be aware, if not concerned, about rising costs proposed by any monopoly powerhouse which has their hand on the very thermostat of our home or business. Get involved. Now is the time to speak out. Let your concerns be heard before the Feb. 2016 hearing which will either grant or deny this outrageous proposal. Contact the Montana Public Service Commission before this vital decision is made. Let them know we do not want electric rate increases. We cannot afford to “shock and awe” our very own citizens. ** The Public Service Commissioners are elected officials who are elected to serve as the “buffer” between you, the consumer, and the monopoly utility company for our state. The PSC’s first concern should be with the people. Let them know how they can best serve the interest of their constituents. Public Service Commissioners are listed and chosen at the bottom of your voting ballot Montana Public Service Commission, 1701 Prospect Ave., P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620, 406-4446199; fax 406-444-7618; http://psc.mt.gov. s/Sherry R. Vogel
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Construction update on Highway 7 Drivers on Highway 7 South can continue to expect minor delays for reconstruction activities 12.3 to 20.2 miles south of Baker. Reduced speed of 35 mph is expected through work zones. Drivers may be slowed for right-of-way construction including dirt work, power pole installation, fencing, culvert replacement and preparation of the hot plant location. No main road construction is planned for this fall or winter due to seasonal weather conditions. Major reconstruction will begin in the spring when weather is favorable.
Extension Calendar Oct. 12 - Holiday - office closed Oct. 13 - Positive Choices Youth Conference Oct. 14 - Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting Oct. 21 - Fallon County 4-H Council meeting
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Gloria Duneman A funeral service for Gloria Duneman, 76, of Baker was held Oct. 5, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial was in the Bonnievale Cemetery. A family receiving friends service was held Oct. 4, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Gloria passed away Sept. 28, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex. Gloria Mae (Hoenke) Duneman was born Mar. 22, 1939, in Fallon County, the daughter of Otto and Harriet (Freeman) Hoenke. Growing up, she was raised on a farm near South Sandstone where she spent many hours drawing. Gloria attended Ehret Country School south of Plevna and later Plevna High School. It was in high school where she met the love of her life, Ralph Raymond Duneman. They were married Aug. 22, 1954, in Plevna and were blessed to celebrate 60 years of marriage together. To their union four children were born, Terry, Steven, Mark and Susan. Gloria and Ralph were each other’s best friends, always doing things together such as playing cribbage, golfing and traveling. Gloria was a devoted wife and mother. She always treated everyone she met like family. She was involved in the community through Baker Homecraft Club, Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, member of the American Lutheran Church, and an avid Avon representative for 30 plus years. Gloria’s customers became very close to her over the years. Gloria enjoyed singing in the church and community choir and was well known for her beautiful singing voice. She was an amazing cook and great at sewing. When she and Ralph got married she did not know how to cook or sew! Gloria taught herself to do those things. If she saw something
new or a cool idea t h a t c o m e c o m p a n y w a s doing or selling, she would say, “I don’t need that. I can make it on my own. If they can do that, I can do that!” She enjoyed cooking for her family, neighbors, and all the kids who came over after school. Her speciality was always caramel rolls and kuchen. Gloria loved decorating for holidays - especially Christmas. She also had a strong love of animals of all kinds. She treasured her time with her family and grandchildren and always looked forward to spending time babysitting and watching the neighbor kids. She was always be remembered for her beautiful smile. Gloria is survived by her four children, Terry Curry of Baker, Steven (Karen) of Nixa, Mo., Mark (Pam) of Willard, Mo., and Susan (Dave) Delicath of Cheyenne, Wyo.; eleven grandchildren, Clark (Brooke) Curry, Dane Curry, Alyson (Kirk) Lineback, Rick Odell, Meagan Duneman, Rachel Duneman, Cameron Duneman, Cody Duneman, Katie Delicath, Jacob Delicath, and Samuel Delicath; four great-grandchildren, Haylee, Rushton, Frankie and Pepper Curry; sisters-in-law, Doris Benner and Evelyn Myer, both of Baker; brother, Arnold (Bud) Hoenke of Baker; brother-inlaw, Arnold Duneman, of Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph; and sister Dorie. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Libby - Joseph Barnes went to be with the angels Sept. 9, 2015. He was surrounded by family and friends. Joseph was preceded in death by his grandparents and a nephew. He leaves behind his wife, Tandee; four children, Travis, Hunter, Jasmine and Hayden; his parents, Leslie and John Miller and father Bobby Jo Barnes; three sisters, Tina, Stephanie and Lorie; four
brothers, Robbie, Jason, Ron and John; and numerous other family members. John is the nephew of Kathy Schwindt of Baker. Go rest high on the mountain, Joe, and know we love you and will miss you.
Ed Randash Edward (Eddie) V. Randash, 73, went to be with Our Lord Oct. 2, 2015 at his home in Billings, surrounded by family and friends after a valiant battle with ALS. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Eddie was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Fargo, N.D., the son of the late Edward Sr. and Esther Randash. He attended and graduated from Baker High School and attended Dickinson State College. Dec. 28, 1991, Eddie married his soulmate and best friend Linda. Together they have three children, Brian Randash, Chad Randash, and Lisa Reich. He was blessed with three beautiful grandchildren, Emma, Ethan and Leo. Ed’s faith and family were the best of who he was as a husband, father and friend. Ed’s passion was his zest for cars all through his life. As a young kid of 13 he raced his first car and the rest of his life his passion to race, to build to sell became a large part of who he was. In the late 80s, Ed opened a small lot on Broadwater “Randash Auto”, which grew to the successful business it is today. His long term dream was to have both of his sons in the business. Those dreams became a reality when Brian came home and purchased Randash Auto in Billings, with Chad in Bozeman. Along with his car passion,
Ed enjoyed traveling with Linda, motorcycling with his boys and friends, and family vacations on the lake. His adventurous personality was contagious. He so loved the life God had given him. Eddie was the epitome of goodness and the essence of love. He touched the lives of all who knew him. He lived each day by his motto, “Make each day the best”, words to live by. He will be forever in the hearts of many. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his sons, Brian Randash and Chad (Rachel) Randash; his daughter, Lisa Reich; three grandchildren, Emma Hagen, Ethan and Leo Randash; his brother Dean (Arlette) Randash; his sisters, Dorothy (Wayne) Forder and Dee (Ken) Seay; along with many family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Esther Randash, and his baby sister Donna. Ed will be deeply missed by his family, friends and the Billings community. A prayer vigil was held Oct. 6, 2015, followed by a funeral mass Oct. 7, both at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Billings. Rite of committal was at Holy Cross Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting: smithfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Salvation Army, St. Bernard’s Youth Group, or Riverstone Hospice.
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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • September 28, 2015 - October 4, 2015 - 42 Calls for service: 2 agency assists; 1 alarm; 4 animal complaints; 5 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 disturbance; 8 informations; 1 public safety complaint; 1 theft, 12 traffic stops, 3 unlocks; 3 welfare checks 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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Justice Court • Randall James Haddick, Billings, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/7/15. • Kadon David Gentilini, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/9/15.
• Stetson Kyle Knipp, Dickinson, ND, issuing a bad check, dismissed by prosecution per payment of restitution by the defendant, ticket issued 7/2/14. • Brian Patrick Theunissen, Abbeville, LA, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 75/45, bond forfeited $105, ticket issued 9/3/15.
Garage Sale and Silent Auction Benefit for the
Penny Kono Family Sunday October 11, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The American Legion Silent Auction Closing at 3:00 p.m. Sloppy Joes will be served from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by Gamma Beta Drop off for donated items will be Monday Oct. 5 through 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. Please drop donated items off at The Legion preferably in the afternoon. Please specify items to be Garage Sale or Auction Holistic services
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• Preventive • Cosmetic • Implants • Crowns
FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX & COMMUNITY CLINIC
202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic
CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site
• Fillings • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures
Practice located in Baker since 1994 Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists
SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages
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(406)778-5150 (800)676-7161 Ext. 231
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Moonlight Madness & Customer Appreciation Day Wednesday, October 14 • Baker, MT FREE Supper at Thee Garage starting at 4:30 p.m. Stores open until 8:00 p.m.
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National 4-H Week Fallon County 4-H’ers are joining youth from across the nation in observing National 4-H week, October 4-10. Locally, Fallon County 4-H Clubs observe this week in various ways by kicking off the week long celebration with 4-H Achievement Night which was held Oct. 4. Another way they observe National 4-H Week is by creating window displays. As you do your shopping in Baker this week, be sure to stop and enjoy the 4-H window displays. Local 4-H clubs set up these displays to promote the fun and learning involved in 4-H to their community. A panel of three employees from Denbury Onshore judged the displays on creativity, “4-H” or 4-H emblem being visible, depiction of “4-H Grows” theme and overall appearance. Winner of the first place window display was the Fertile Prairie 4-H Club. Their display can be seen in the
window of N’Styl. The Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club placed second and their display is in the window of the SMART office/Simply Chic Salon & Spa. Other window displays include the Country Cousins 4-H Club located in the window of J & M Lumber, Country Pals 4-H Club displayed at the Fallon County Times, and the Cloverbuds Club located in the window of Russell’s Clothing. Fallon County 4-H Ambassadors have chosen 4-H gifts and products to be given away
each day during National 4-H week as prizes on KJJM’s flashback pop quiz each morning. Be sure to listen and win. 4-H members, 4-H leaders, supporters, family members and friends declared October 7 as “Go Green” day and wore green to school and/or work to show their 4-H pride. Look at your Fallon County 4-H Program, and you will find young people taking the lead in addressing today’s challenges. 4-H is where young people explore, learn and discover in a safe envi-
ronment. In 4-H, youth find their true passions, gain confidence, and give back to their community. Now is the perfect time to go green and become involved in 4-H if you have not already. Each fall, 4-H clubs reorganize and enroll new members and leaders. 4-H leaders are available to answer your questions about become a volunteer leader or joining 4-H as a member. For more information, please contact Elin Kittelmann or Sharon Schwartz at 406-7787110.
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Spartan Homecoming Week Spartan winning streak continues By Jordan Baxter The Baker Spartans traveled to Forsyth to play the Dogies Oct. 2 and came out on top of the battle. Baker struck early in the first quarter with a 60 yard scramble from Luke Gonsioroski. The two point conversion was good from Joe Fisher to put the Spartans up 8-0. The Dogies didn’t back down from the fight. Driving down the field, the Dogies scored on a three yard touchdown run to put them on the board 8-6. Later in the quarter, the Spartans struck back with a 19 yard touchdown pass from Gonsioroski to Joe Fisher. The two point conversion was good from Luke Gonsioroski on a run up L-r: James Wiseman - Superman, Brit- L-r: Taylor Stinnett - 20’s, Olivia Mahon the middle to make the score 16-6. tany Rambur - Flags for Captain and - 50’s and Autumn Law - 80’s. Throughout the second and Katelynn Afrank - Captain America. third quarters, defense was thriving for both teams. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Luke Gonsioroski broke loose and Longfellow Gym • Saturday, Oct. 10 • 9 - 11:30 p.m. found himself with a 78 yard
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rushing touchdown to extend the lead 22-6. Firing back, Forsyth threw a 45 yard touchdown pass, scratching back at the Spartan lead. From there on out, it was a battle of the offenses. Luke Gonsioroski threw a 19 yard touchdown to Austin Braun and Kadon Gentilini tacked on the two point conversion to make the score 30-14. The Dogies came right back on the following kickoff and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown, making the score 30-22. Following the touchdown, Forsyth recovered an onside kick and began to drive down the field. They were forced to settle for a field goal to make it a five point game. The Spartans took over and began to drive with time winding down on the clock. With 2:00 remaining, Luke Gonsioroski ran for
a nine yard touchdown and converted on the two point conversion with a pass to Jordan Baxter to make the score 38-25. On a last chance drive, Forsyth threw a game sealing interception to Kadon Gentilini. Offensively, Luke Gonsioroski rushed 23/296 yards, Joe Fisher rushed 15/56 yards, and team rushing was 38/352 yards. Luke Gonsioroski passed 9-17/113 yards and two touchdowns. Austin Braun was 5/76 yards receiving with a TD. Kadon Gentilini was 2/15 yards. Defensively, Andrew Craft had 14 tackles, Matt Packer 13, Kadon Gentilini 12, Ben Fujimori 12; Kadon Gentilini 2 interceptions; Luke Gonsioroski 1 interception; Nic Bohle 1 fumble recovery. The Spartans will host the Poplar Indians Friday, Oct. 9.
October is CO-OP Month
Attention Seniors Attention Baker High School class of 2016 and parents/guardians: Your color senior pictures are due to Mrs. Bettenhausen for publication in the 2015-16 annual no later than April 1. The requirements are: color, vertical photo. You may submit a hard copy or your photographer may submit a digital copy to Mrs. Bettenhausen. Digital copies are preferred.
Cross Country Baker High School cross country traveled to Fort Peck Dam Sept. 28 to compete in the Scottie Invitational Meet. The course is flat and fast, however, temperatures rose to 93 degrees during the meet creating unpleasant running
Volleyball By Taylyn Koenig
The Lady Spartan volleyball team traveled to Miles City Sept. 29 to take on the Miles City Cowgirls. The Lady Spartans lost in three games, 19-25, 11-25, and 15-25. Morgan Miller had 5 digs, 2 assists, 2 kills, 3 blocks; Maddie Reddick 5 digs; Taylyn Koenig 11 digs, 1 assist, 1 ace; Taylor Miller 1 dig; Madison Varner 1 dig; Scotti Robinson 4 digs, 1 assist, 2 kills; Melissa Breitbach 6 digs, 1 block, 2 aces; Lexi Hartse 1 dig, 2 kills; Anna Espeland 1 dig; Alivia Schultz 3 digs, 1 assist. The Lady Spartans hosted the Lady Lame Deer Morning Stars Oct. 3. The Lady Spartans won in three games, 25-10, 25-11, 25-2. Morgan Miller 4 digs, 3 assists, 2 kills; Maddie Reddick 2 digs, 4 kills; Taylyn Koenig 8 digs, 16 aces; Taylor Miller 5 digs; Madison Varner 1 dig; Scotti Robinson 2 digs; 4 assists, 3 kills, 1 ace; Melissa Breitbach 5 digs, 1 assist, 2 kills, 2 aces. The Lady Spartans will host the St. Labre Lady Braves and Lady Lodge Grass Indians for their homecoming game Oct. 10.
conditions. Two BHS runners competed in the JV race Chase Huelle finished in tenth place with a time of 20:07, while Aaron Smith finished 13th with a time of 20:16. Varsity team member Spencer Losing recorded a personal best for the season, finishing in 17:14, earning fifth place. Teammate Ashton Jones, DCHS senior, placed
first with a time of 15:53. The DCHS boys’ team placed first in team scores by placing four runners in the top ten. Cross country will compete in Miles City Saturday, Oct. 10. Their regular season concludes with the Laurel meet Saturday, Oct. 17. The top seven runners for DCHS will advance to the All Class State Cross Country Meet in Great Falls, Saturday, Oct. 24.
Connect with your community VOLUNTEER!
Montana Farmers Union is celebrating its 100 year birthday October 22 -25th at Great Falls The Following CO-OP members and their patrons are welcome to attend. Farmers Union Oil Co. Mid Rivers Communications Fallon County Federal Credit Union Southeast Electric Cooperative Beach CO-OP Grain Company Equity CO-OP Association Horse Creek CO-OP Grazing Association Carter County Federal Credit Union For Details call Drury G. Phebus, Baker Local #208 President 406-778-2250, leave message
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Plevna students receive Chromebooks By Dylan Sander Plevna School has invested in Google Chromebooks for each of the students in grades 5-12 this school year. The Chromebooks are a useful asset for every student and will help make learning exciting and much easier in the classroom. The students are very grateful and eager to use the Chromebooks. Teachers are using Google Classroom to assign work. Google Classroom enables teachers to post work which the students complete and then submit easily, when completed, to the teacher. The teacher can then grade and provide feedback on the documents submitted. Mr. Coon, the science teacher, posts PowerPoints using Google Classroom so students may study and review information presented in class.
When interviewed, most of the student body felt the Chromebooks are a good use of technology, as well as an infinite source of knowledge. Some comments reflected: they are good for note-taking, are very portable as well as convenient. The Chromebooks were used to do the Map Testing this year and allowed for easy access to the test sites. Students pick up their Chromebooks every morning in first period class and take them to each of their classes during the school day. At the end of the last period, they return the Chromebooks to their charging posts in their first period classroom. Moving to The Cloud is a new experience, but information is now accessible at anytime and anywhere internet is available.
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Elementary students in front of the Fallon County ambulance.
Community leaders visit students in Plevna By Jacob Edgell Sept. 21, the elementary students had the opportunity to learn about ambulances and the work of the EMS. Bridget Schwartz brought an ambulance and let students go into the back of it. She explained some of the medical supplies and gadgets in the back of the ambulance. Each grade was able to go in and
ask questions about various components of the ambulance. At the end, everybody (yes, even teachers) got a mini first aid bag with some medical supplies. Sept. 25, the Fallon County Undersheriff Nic Eisele visited Plevna School to explain his duties as an undersheriff to the elementary students. He showed
them what the inside of a sheriff’s vehicle looks like. The students enjoyed seeing the lights and hearing the siren on the sheriff pickup he drove. He also showed them the gadgets on his belt, as well as the body armor he wears. After Nic’s presentation, the elementary kids each received their own sheriff badge (in sticker form).
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The 7-12 grade concert band under the direction of Mrs. Bruha.
Fall Concert By Dylan Sander Sept. 30, the Plevna Fall Concert was held in the multipurpose room. The concert kicked off with the fantastic fifth grade recorders playing some old time favorites: “The
Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “Puff the Magic Dragon”, followed by “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. Next to perform was the super sixth grade band which played the lively “William Tell Overture”, “On Top of Old Smokey”, and “Good Night Ladies”. Then the exceptional seventh - tenth grade concert
blew away the audience with their stellar voices singing “Do You Recall September” - a remembrance of 9/11, “Wild Mountain Thyme”, and “Sand Castles” which featured soloists Sophia Dulin and Ashley Sander. Finally came the exquisite performance by the 7-12 concert band playing “Drums of Corona” and a couple of
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well-known movie themes: “May It Be” from Lord of the Rings, “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “John Dunbar Theme” from Dances With Wolves. Overall, the concert was a smashing hit with the audience who really enjoyed the program.
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Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper
Saturday, October 10, 2015 5:00 p.m. • Plevna Community Center Sponsored by Plevna Volunteer Fire Dept. Sausage orders may be picked up Friday, Oct. 9 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday all day until 7 p.m. First Come, First Served.
Upcoming Auction Events • Monday October 14 - Craig Nile Estate Auction Forsyth, Montana • (Timed Online Only Auction)
Timed Online Only AUCTION Lots start to close Monday, October 19 • 7:00 p.m.
Tractors
- John Deere D tractor SN#172233 (running) - Ferguson 30 3pt SN# TO-1325951 (running)
- Case LA Tractor SN#48 1444 10 LA (running) - International Farmall 450 with Du-all 300 loader bucket and grapple. 13.6x38 rear tires (running)
• Saturday October 17 - Ralph Koenig Estate Auction Baker, Montana • (Live Onsite Auction)
Antiques New Ideal Horse Drawn Mowing Machine - John Deere Horse Drawn Mowing Machine Anvil on cottonwood stump - Butter Churn - Butter mold - Butter spoon - Crock Jug - Crock Jar Small Crock Sausage Stuffer - Meat grinder - Clear lamp with ornate chimney - Syracuse china egg cup (was in use in 1775 in a home at Aneonia, Conn. Loaned by Mrs. Ray Stoltenberg - Red lamp Silver spoon Silverware set w/wood case - Purple glass - Sad irons - Boiler - Teal stoneware - Carnival Glass Cabbage cutter - Cream Cans Marked E.N. Sanford Baker, MT & Jacob Schell Plevna, MT Turkey salt & pepper - Cast iron griddle - 5 wood chairs - Brass candle holder - Cream Separator Vintage Dresser w/mirror -Vintage Washing Machine
Misc.
Snapper 8HP rear tine tiller (runs)
• Monday October 19 - Vern & Laverne Schell Collector Tractor & Antiques Auction Plevna, Montana • (Timed Online Only Auction)
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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 Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper, Plevna Community Center, 5 p.m., Oct. 10. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct.11. Columbus Day; Hospital Helpers; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Oct. 12. Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, Oct. 13. Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Oct. 13. Moonlight Madness & Customer Appreciation Day, free supper, Thee Garage, 4:30p.m., stores open until 8:00 p.m.; Baker CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, Oct. 14. Charity Chapter #60; Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990, Oct. 15. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct. 18. Baker Homecraft; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 19. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Oct. 20.
Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Twelve people came out to play pinochle Oct. 4 at the Baker Senior Center. There were three tables of four players. Winners were Lorraine Meschke - won twice, Gwen Setinc, and Iven Felt. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
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By Lori Kesinger The Baker Rural Fire Department responded to seven calls for service during the month of September. Sept. 3, the Department was called for stand-by on a gas leak in Baker. Firefighters responded to two separate accidents north of Baker on Sept. 4 - a one vehicle rollover and a motorcycle that hit a deer. Sept. 21 firefighters res-
cued a cat from a light pole at the Baker Lake Gazebo. Firefighters received a call Sept. 26 for a fire alarm at Superior Care Villa. A resident pulled the alarm. The Fire Department was called out Sept. 28 for mutual aid to the Plevna Fire Department for a structure fire north of Plevna. Firefighters responded to a false alarm in Baker Sept. 29.
Check for unclaimed property By Lori Kesinger Helena - The Montana Department of Revenue is publishing the names of people who have money or other unclaimed property that the state has been holding for them. The property was reported to the state between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. By law, the department publishes the names of unclaimed property owners in local newspapers. The newspaper listings are appearing in newspapers this fall and include names of folks who own the unclaimed property and live in the particular geographic region served by the newspaper. For a more comprehensive database, visit revenue.mt.gov and click on “Find Your Unclaimed Property”, then “Click for Cash”. The department’s software application “Click for Cash” makes it easy for people to go online to claim their money, track the status of their claim and have the cash deposited directly It was Halloween crafting at Superior Care Villa. Pictured is Dude Veroye into their bank account. You showing her Halloween owl she made. Sitting in the background is Vi can also email the department at unclaimedproperty@mt.gov
The Honorable President Tobey Bartee presented the Honorable Secretary Nicole Benefiel with a plaque in honor and recognition of her outstanding service to the National Judges Association. The presentation of the plaque took place at the Council of State Representatives board meeting held in Washington, D.C. Judge Nicole Benefiel was sworn in as secretary of the National Judges Association at the NJA annual Education Conference that was held in Albuquerque, NM.
Baird who also joined the group.
Air Force CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 more crews to get more training with the same number of authorized flight hours.” Many Montanans have expressed opposition to the expansion because of the potential for adverse effects on economic activity, air traffic,
ranching, and sensitive historic sites. Montana’s congressional delegation and state aviation officials have remained active in urging both the FAA and the Air Force to address Montanans’ concerns. For more information or to view a map of the training expansion, see the Air Force website: http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/pr tc.asp.
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or call toll free 1-866-8592254, in Helena call 406-4446900 to have them do a search for you. “As the custodian of Montana’s unclaimed property, the department is committed to returning that property to the rightful owners,” says Mike Kadas, Director, Montana Department of Revenue.”We encourage all Montanans to check for unclaimed cash or property. You never know, a nice chunk of change may await you.” Each year millions of dollars go unclaimed. Between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, the department received more than $10 million from businesses or other holders of unclaimed property. The department processed about 5,450 claims and returned about $4.2 million to owners. Most of the unclaimed property is money from insurance policy proceeds, uncashed checks, savings accounts, safety deposit box contents, stocks, and mutual funds. The money is available indefinitely for owners to claim.
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You’ll find us across the tracks in the old Denbury Building across from Spiffy’s. We are taking resumes for a full time Teller until October 13. If we are between Offices, leave it in the drop off box
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If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day. HOME TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3169
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189 Tri-State Townsend Accounting Chiropractic Center
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Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263
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GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)
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Friend of 4-H Darlene Hornung from the Fallon Most Outstanding 4-H Journal Award, l-r: Jerry Los- Seven year 4-H members, l-r: Bo Rost, Haylee County Times, and Nicole Allerdings - Fallon County ing - award sponsor, Anika Ploeger - award winner, Barkley, and Terrell Koenig. (Not pictured - Taylor Rieger.) and Elin Kittelmann - County Extension Agent. Ambassador.
4-H youth recognized The Fallon County 4-H Achievement Night awards ceremony and dinner was held Oct. 5 in the Fallon County fairgrounds exhibit hall. Over 60 4-H youth, family members and honored guests watched on as 4H members were recognized for their past year’s 4-H work. Each 4-H member is required to keep records of their project work and turn in a completed 4-H journal at the end of each year. All youth meeting these requirements received an award for the number of years
By Lori Kesinger Members of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met October 1 at the Fallon Medical Complex dining room for the monthly meeting. The Fall Festival held Sept. 12 was considered a huge success. Holding the Fall Festival in conjunction with the rib cookoff was a positive decision for both events. Brief discussion was held on the Calcutta scheduled for Oct. 3. Moonlight Madness will be Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a free meal to be served in appreciation of local customers. Downtown Trick-or-Treat is Friday, Oct. 30. Salute to Education is Wednesday, Nov. 18. Musical entertainers Orion and Stacey Potter from South Dakota suggested having a dinner theater as a fundraiser. Chamber members agreed it was a good idea and will plan for it in the spring. Reports were received from Karol Zachmann - Fallon Medical Complex, and Mona Madler - SMART. The next Chamber meeting will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 5. Location to be announced.
ren Wang was recognized for her outstanding work in Citizenship. Hallie Flint was recognized for her outstanding work in Family & Consumer Science. Many youth received completion discs for their project work. In addition to completion discs, youth may be chosen for individual project award pins based on the project information they have entered in their 4-H journal. The Most Outstanding 4-H Journal award is given in loving memory of Karen Losing by her family. The 2015 recipient of this award was Anika Ploeger, a third year member of the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club.
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Herbert and Bev Gootee, All 4U Flowers, Griffith Excavating, Spirits Plus, Runnings, Baker Furniture, Griffith Rental, J & M Lumber, Joe Janz, Fallon County Fair - Barb Lechler, Rexall Drug, Tex M Pumps, Barb and Randy Ketterling, WBI Energy, Red River Inn, Montana Motel, Bernice and Les Njos, Baker Schools - Scott Anderson, Everything’s Coming Up Cheesecakes, Woody’s Trucking, Tavern Big Game Casino, Bumble Bee Floral, Dacotah Territory Gift & Taffy Shop, Nalco Champion, Dale’s Clothing, Quality Transportation, Mid-Rivers Communication, Thee Garage, C & S Automotive, Wolverine Production Inc., Vagabond House, Doug and Julie Post, Baker Fire Dept., Gary Napton, Dan and Bert Lagasse, Wells Fargo Bank, Tom and Traci Bruha, Davis PC Service, Reynolds Market, Thumper’s Guns & Ammo, Mike and the late Deb Kirschten, Jim Tinsley, Jon Trickshot Wilson, Northside Truck & Auto, Baker Metal, B & B Septic, Spiffy’s, Heiser’s Bar, Thee Body Shop, Upland Construction, Ace Hardware, Dick’s Heating & Cooling, Crawford’s Construction.
the five following areas: live market show placing; carcass and/or ultrasound data; showmanship placing; written record keeping; and a written test. The Fallon County Times and KFLN Radio are this year’s recipients of the Friend of 4-H Awards for their promotion of the Fallon County 4-H Program through many articles, interviews and news features over the years. Your Fallon/Carter County Extension Team extends an open invitation to anyone who wishes to know more about 4-H to contact them at 406-778-7110 for information on how you can be a part of the 4-H Program.
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.
(see letter policy on page 2)
Thank you to all the sponsors who helped make the World Fast Draw Assn. shoot in Baker a huge success.
This year the Golden Pitchfork Award for Beef was sponsored by Jeanie Tronstad and was presented to Caleb Ploeger. The Golden Pitchfork Award for Goat was sponsored by the Fallon County 4-H Council and presented to Taylyn Dukart. The Golden Pitchfork Award for Sheep was sponsored by Tunby Ranch Targhee and presented to Anika Ploeger. The Golden Pitchfork Award contest is open to 4-H and FFA youth with Market Beef, Goat, Sheep, and Hog projects in Fallon and Carter County. Youth must have completed MQA to qualify for the Golden Pitchfork Award and have a score in each of
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
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Wed., Oct. 14: All Breeds Calf Sale Thrus., Oct. 15: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Wed., Oct. 21: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct. 22: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale
Wed., Oct. 28: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct. 29: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Wed., Nov. 4: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov. 5: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
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they have completed. Special recognition was given to Haylee Barkley, Terrell Koenig, Taylor Rieger, and Bo Rost for seven years of completed 4-H work. Special recognition was given to Shaylyn Huelle and Lauren Wang for ten years of completed 4-H work. Fallon County 4-H leaders nominated members for special awards for outstanding 4-H work above and beyond requirements based on the information provided in their 4-H journals. Anika Ploeger and Nicole Allerdings were recognized for their outstanding work in Achievement. Cole Rost, Sayge Barkley and Katie Wang were recognized for their outstanding work in Agriculture. Lau-
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ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 9:00AM CONVENE Present: William Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION Iron Horse Splash Park Project- The Commission reviewed and signed Pay App #2 with Change Order #1 from KO Construction for project. County Insurance- The Commission chose to not insure the old crow’s nest building that is now the electrical building. Little Beaver Conservation District (LBCD)- The Commission completed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the LBCD Reserved Water User Annual Status Report. Change of Rate of Pay Approvals- The Commission signed Change of Rate of Pay Approval Forms for Lisa Mitchell, Karen Banister, Kimberly Jensen and Keli Bertsch. These employees received a raise in pay due to successfully completing their six month probationary employment period. AGREEMENTSGeum Environmental Consulting, Inc.- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Consultant Agreement with Geum Environmental Consulting Inc. for their services on the Baker Lake Mitigation Project. Montana State University (MSU) Extension- The Commission reviewed and signed the FY2016 Extension Services Agreement effective July 1, 2015 with MSU Extension for the funding and operation of the Extension office in Fallon County. CORRESPONDENCEStanhope Sewer and Water Project- The Commission received an email from Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corp (EPEDC) Executive Director, asking them what they would like to do in regards to a portion of line that runs in front of J&M Lumber when construction on the Stanhope Water and Sewer Project begins. Jason said if they trench the line as planned it could cause issues with existing gas lines and excessive ground water and Griffith Excavating suggested boring the line to avoid these problems. The Commission advised Jason to get a quote to bore the section of pipe in front of J&M Lumber and surrounding businesses and include it in the cost of the Memorandum of Understanding with High Plains Group LLC. Growth Policy Grant- Forrest Sanderson, KLJ Engineer, sent an email to the Commission advising them a grant was available to update the Fallon County Growth Policy and the Commission decided they would like Forrest to pursue getting the grant. DEPARTMENT MINUTES/AGENDAS/REPORTSThe Commission reviewed minutes, agendas, reports and notices submitted to them from department heads. GENERAL JOURNAL ENTRY APPROVALThe Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed Journal #144 moving funds from one account to another for the Department of Revenue and the Library. EMAILS/NOTICES- The Commission reviewed the notices and emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 9:45AM HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATES Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Selena Nelson, Fallon Medical Complex CFO Julie Straub informed the Commission the Supreme Court issued a ruling legalizing same sex marriages throughout the country. Julie said the County’s Health Insurance Policy extends benefits to married couples and now that same-sex marriages are legal the language in the County’s policy needs to include their coverage per the Supreme Court. Julie said partners of employees in a Domestic Partnership whether it is same-sex or opposite-sex are not currently eligible for benefits but it is expected to become a requirement soon and because of this Julie recommended the Commission be proactive in including it now. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to install language in the County’s insurance policy for same-sex marriage in accordance to the Supreme Court ruling and for Domestic Partnership in the extension of benefits. Commissioner Ranum with extreme reservations seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor The Commission and Bobby discussed the equipment and vehicles that have been repaired or are currently being worked on by Mitch Overn. The Commission and Bobby Wiedmer discussed the things the road crew is working on this week such as mowing, blading, and dirt work at the Pinnow Pit. The Commission and Bobby Wiedmer discussed the condition of Bridge Road, Sandstone Road, North Business Road and Ismay Roads and what can be done to correct problems on these roads. Napa Retaining Wall- The road crew will be laying cold mix down this week, Diamond J will come and gravel the edges and this will finish the project. Kramlick Box Culvert- The pouring of concrete for the box culvert is complete. Sparks Box Culvert – The walls of box culvert are starting to be formed this week. Tronstad Culverts- The new culverts have been ordered and Cliff Tudor said he would set the new culverts at no charge. Gravel- Bobby and the Commission discussed putting a bid out for a gravel contract. The contract will have to be put out to bid as it will exceed $80,000. Bobby said he would like to see if a contractor can submit and be awarded the bid without being bonded in hopes it will reduce the price of the gravel. The Commission contacted Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, about this and she will research it to see if it is possible. Hufford Construction is crushing scoria at the Buerkle Pit and there is about 45,000 yards of gravel at the Wang and Beach Pits. Prairie Ave. Culvert- The Commission told Bobby that Shannon Hewson with Brosz Engineering is working on the design of the Prairie Ave. culvert. 1 1:00AM KENCO SECURITY SERVICES FOR INDOOR SHOOTING COMPLEX Present: Travis Fenton, Kenco Security Representative via conference call; Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board President; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission, Mike Kirschten, Julie Straub and Travis Fenton discussed the Kenco Security contract details and service presented in their quote.
Commissioner Ranum made the motion to accept the bid from Kenco Security for installing cameras at the Trap Range and Indoor Shooting Complex. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. Mike and the Commission discussed putting the concrete work out to bid that the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Grant was awarded for. The Commission reviewed the Fish, Wildlife and Parks grant specifications. The grant specs say the concrete work doesn’t have to go out to bid but needs to have three bids submitted. The Commission will begin contacting contractors to submit quotes for the project. The Commission will also look at the lighting in the parking lot of the Indoor Shooting Complex to determine if additional lighting is needed. 11:30AM LIBRARY Present: Stacey Moore, Library Director; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Board Appointments- The Commission, Stacey Moore and Julie Straub discussed the process the Commission takes in appointing board members. Smart TV- Stacey said she is going to move the Library’s Smart TV into the library. Library Hours- The Commission asked Stacey if she has considered extending the library hours and Stacey said she has but because her employees said the traffic is very low in the evenings and on weekends she hasn’t extended them. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:30PM COUNTY PROJECT TOURS The Commission went to the following sites to check on construction of projects: Fairground Arena, Iron Horse Park, NAPA Retaining Wall, Rifle Range, and Triangle Park. 3:00PM FAIR BOARD APPOINTMENT The Commission received a letter from current Fair Board member Courtney Dietz stating he was resigning from his position on the Fair Board. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to accept the resignation of Courtney Dietz. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. The Commission did not receive any letters of interest from the public to serve on the Fair Board and because of this they will advertise for it again. 3:15PM RIFLE RANGE JOB DESCRIPTION DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician; Julie
Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission met with Joe Janz, DuWayne Bohle and Julie Straub to discuss duties Joe and DuWayne can do at the Rifle Range. It was decided DuWayne will take care of the mowing and snow removal at the Rifle Range with all other duties being the manager’s responsibility. The Commission and Julie discussed the hours the manager position should work and the duties they will be responsible for. Outside Building Maintenance Job DescriptionThe Commission approved of Joe’s revised job description. 4:00PM MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INC. (MTI) SERVICES REVIEW AND DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician; Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor The Commission, Lynda Herbst, Joe Janz and DuWayne Bohle met to discuss the services Mechanical Technology Inc. performs for the County. DuWayne suggested having him, Lynda and Joe accompany the MTI serviceman the next time he is here so they can determine what maintenance duties they can start doing themselves and the Commission agreed. 4:30PM STANHOPE ADDITION UPDATES Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corp (EPEDC) Executive Director; Ryan Stahly, Stahly Engineering; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Jason Rittal, Ryan Stahly and the Commission discussed the progress being made with High Plains Group LLC in regards to the Stanhope Addition Water and Sewer Project. Jason will continue to keep the Commission apprised of what is happening with the project. Iron Horse Splash Park- The Commission and Ryan discussed the construction going on at the Splash Park. Ryan said it is progressing well and although the contractor got a late start they seem to be on schedule to make it in the 100 day timeline. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS 6:30PM AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Ranum attended the American Lutheran Council meeting to discuss the Lutheran Food Booth at the Fairgrounds. The American Lutheran Church Council took the minutes of the meeting. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 9:00AM RECONVENE Present: William Randash,
Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 10:00AM SEPTEMBER MID-MONTH CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the September Mid-Month Claims in the amount of $488,340.85 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. 11:30AM ADJOURN Commission Ranum made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 9:00AM CONVENE Present: William Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION AGREEMENTSShort Form Agreement- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Short Form Agreement with Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. to perform Planning Services for Fallon County effective September 29, 2015. Building Demolition Agreement- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Building Demolition Agreement with Ken and Tonya England for tearing down a home, garage and tree on 1st Street. BUDGET REPORTSBaker Schools FY2015-16 Budget Report- The Commission reviewed and signed the Baker Schools FY2015-16 Budget Report. Fallon County Budget- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed Fallon County’s Montana City/Town/County Final Budget Document for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016. MAEFAIRS Montana Office of Public Instruction- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the MAEFAIRS Montana Office of Public Instruction FY2015-16 Budget Report for Baker K12 Schools. PERMITSApproach Permit- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum signed the Approach Permit submitted by Montana-Dakota Utilities to install an approach to their existing substation. CLAIMS APPROVALClaim Approval- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed a claim to pay Veto Enterprises $47,400 for the purchase of a 2015 Expedition for the Sheriff’s Department. MISCELLANEOUSCTAP Funds- The Commis-
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sion mailed a letter dated September 16, 2015 to Allison Mouch, Community Planning and Assistance Program (CTAP) Bureau Chief, requesting funding to update the County’s 2013 Growth Policy, to update the Subdivision Regulations and Local Administrative process and to adopt the Lakeshore Protection Regulations. Keystone Work Camp- Rich Menger, Sanitarian, completed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services Work Camp Plan Review for the Keystone Work Camp. CORRESPONDENCEKinsey Auctioneers - The Commission received a detailed list of the items sold at the County Auction along with the winning bid for each item from Kinsey Auctioneers. Baker Lake Mitigation- The Commission received letters from Geum Environmental and DOWL Engineering regarding the activity on the Baker Lake Mitigation Project. Property Insurance- The Commission received an email from John Des Roches with EMC Insurance Companies notifying them of the adjuster’s appraisal on the damages to the Library roof. GENERAL JOURNAL ENTRY APPROVALThe Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed journal 149 to move claim 54361DOJ/CJIN to 911 Fund from Dispatch REVENUESThe Commission reviewed the revenues the County received during the week. DEPARTMENT MINUTES/AGENDAS/REPORTSThe Commission reviewed minutes, agendas, reports and notices submitted to them from department heads. EMAILS- The Commission reviewed the emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 10:00AM OLLIE ROADS TOUR Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor Bobby Wiedmer took the Commission to Ollie to look at roads in that area. The Commission and Bobby discussed the condition of the roads. Bobby drove the Commission down the road in front of the businesses north of town and they discussed if scoria should be put on the road and maintained. Bobby said material was hauled to the bridge in Ismay. 11:00AM BAKER LAKE MITIGATION PROJECT Present: Tom Parker, Guem Consulting Inc.; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Mary Grube, Planner AdministraSEE COMMISSION, PAGE 11
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 tive Assistant The Commission, Tom Parker and Rich Menger met to discuss the feasibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approving the Baker Lake Mitigation Plan that Tom is working on. 11:30AM MUSEUM UPDATES Present: Karen Banister, Museum Curator Karen Banister gave the Commission updates on what she has been doing at the Museum. 11:30AM ROAD UPDATES CONTINUED Present: Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Shannon came in to give the Commission updates on projects Brosz Engineering is working on with the County. Sparks Box Culvert- The bridge is backfilled and the grading is being finished. Kramlick Box Culvert- The bridge is being backfilled today. Lower Baker Lake DrainageThe channel has been topped, the model has been started and the wetland delineation is being done this week. Baker Corridor Study- The Commission gave Shannon a copy of the Baker Corridor Study Plan for him to review. Prairie Ave. Culvert- Shannon is going to get a cut sheet for the culvert to Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, this week. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Wilkerson and Brittany Tonille with Dirt Armor came in to talk to the Commission about their product for the County roads. Kelly Goerndt came in to talk to the Commission about the quote he submitted to Dale Butori, Weed Department Supervisor, for a trailer. 12:10PM NOON RECESS 1:00PM ROAD UPDATES CONTINUED Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman The Commission and Alba Higgins discussed the equipment and vehicles that have been repaired or are currently being worked on by Alba and Mitch Overn. 1:15pm- Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined the meeting to take minutes. 1:15PM FAIR BOARD APPOINTMENT Present: Lani DeBuhr and Jerrid Geving, Fair Board members The Commission received five
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letters of interest from people wanting to serve on the Fair Board. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to appoint Thomas Rodriguez to the Fair Board for a term of three years, ending October 1, 2018 and to appoint Darin Koenig to the Fair Board for a term of one year, ending October 1, 2016. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 1:30pm- Brenda Wood left the meeting. 1:30PM KRAMLICK AND SPARKS BOX CULVERTS TOUR The Commission, Lani DeBuhr and Jerrid Geving drove out to look at the progress of the Kramlick and Sparks Box Culverts. 3:00PM CLOSED SESSION/FMLA 3:15PM REMOTE CONTROL AIRPLANE SPACE Present: Alvin Madler, member of the public Alvin Madler came in to talk to the Commission about them providing a remote control air strip on County land for airplane flyers to use. 3:30PM TROTTER & ASSOCIATES Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant Mary Grube and the Commission met to review the July and August Trotter & Associates invoices. The Commission said they would like Mary to draft a letter to Trotter & Associates to get clarification on some of the charges. 3:45PM CRAWFORD’S MORTGAGE SURVEY The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Crawford’s Mortgage Survey. 4:00PM HEALTHCARE REFORM ITEMS Present: Debbie Wyrick, Wellness Committee member; Alba Higgins, Wellness Committee member; Selena Nelson, Wellness Committee member Wellness Benefit Program- The Wellness Committee met with the Commission to discuss changes they would like to see in the Wellness Benefit Program. They discussed adding LifeLine/LifeStyle screenings and tobacco cessation to the Wellness benefits and increasing the Wellness Benefits to $1,500. Commissioner Ranum made a motion to include the LifeLine/LifeStyle Screenings and Tobacco Cessation in the Wellness Benefits, to increase the Wellness Benefits from $750 to $1500 effective July 1, 2016
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onded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to approve the September 14-18, 2015 Commission Minutes with amendments. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 4:45PM PARKS LIGHT PURCHASE Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director Scott Rabbitt met with the Commission to discuss purchasing lights to go around Iron Horse Park and in front of Triangle Park. The Commission asked Scott to wait on purchasing them until Iron Horse Splash Park is complete. Scott and the Commission discussed moving a bathroom to the Triangle Park. The Commission and Scott discussed the weeds and garbage collection in the parks. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS
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and to give the employer two premium holidays. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. Commissioner Randash asked for any further discussion and there was none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. Health Insurance BenefitsDebbie said the Committee would like to have Obesity/Weight Loss Coverage to be included in the Health Insurance Benefits. The Commission asked the Committee to do more research before they make a decision on adding it. Debbie said the Health Insurance reserve is now $1,032,957.59 and the Committee suggests the employer, Fallon County, take two premium holidays before the end of the year to reduce the reserve. Healthcare Reform ReportingDebbie and the Commission discussed using EBMS’s ACA Management Tool to track the employee hours required by the Healthcare Reform Act. The Commission gave Debbie permission to purchase the ACA Management Tool for that purpose. The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Services Agreement with EBMS for the ACA Management Tool subscription. Fallon County Employee Medical Benefit Plan- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the Fallon County Employee Medical Benefit Plan restated July 1, 2015. 4:40PM MINUTES APPROVAL Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to approve the September 7-11, 2015 Commission Minutes with amendments. Commissioner Ranum sec-
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 1:00PM RECONVENE Present: William L. Randash, Chairman; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk absent: Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members 1:00PM BAKER LAKE MITIGATION Jim Potts, DOWL Engineering; Tom Parker, Guem Consulting; Jeff Olsson, DOWL Engineering via conference call; Rich Menger, Sanitarian Commissioner Randash met with Jim Potts, Tom Parker, Jeff Olsson and Rich Menger to discuss the activities that DOWL Engineering will be doing to collect data on Baker Lake. 1:40PM ADJOURN
Marmarth Public School District is looking for substitute teachers to be added to our calling list for the 2015-2016 school year. Individuals will be teaching basic academic, social and other formative skills, except music, art & special education Salary: $140.00 per day, no benefits available for these positions. Skills/Qualifications: Must be able to substitute in North Dakota, also have a record of teaching or subbing from another certified school. Interested Candidates please contact Arlene Ferrell 701-279-5454 or 701-523-6836 or send letter and references to: Marmarth School District # 12, PO Box 70, Marmarth ND 58643
Submitted by Elin Kittelmann Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent Water is the most important nutrient for livestock. A quality and safe water supply is essential to the production of healthy livestock. If water is not suitable for consumption, it can adversely affect the growth, reproduction and productivity of livestock. Often it is excessive salinity - too high concentration of dissolved solids of various kinds that affect water quality in our area. Salinity or total dissolved solids (TDS) is a good general indicator of water quality. Total dissolved solids are the sum of all minerals, metals, and salts dissolved in the water. In our area, high TDS are typically a result of high sulfate and sodium ions. Guidelines for TDS in livestock water: Less than 1,000 ppm - safe; 1,000-4,999 ppm - satisfactory, temporary and mild diarrhea in livestock not accustomed to them; 5,000-6,999 ppm - reasonably safe, it may be well to avoid the use of waters approaching the higher levels for pregnant or lactating animals; 7,000-10,000 ppm - should be avoided, although older animals may subsist on them for long periods of time under conditions of maintenance and low stress; 10,000 and greater - not recommended for use under any circumstances.
Fallon/Carter County Extension Office test seven livestock water sources twice a month throughout the grazing season. Our long term goals for testing water is to help get a better baseline for livestock water quality in our area and help livestock producers ensure the health and productivity of their cattle by monitoring water quality. Generally speaking, this year livestock water sources have been increasing in TDS as we moved through summer and into fall. This is typically what we see from year to year. However, reservoirs have dried up more this year than they did in 2014, as a result of a dry winter and below average precipitation this year. Hopefully we will get some late fall and winter moisture before next spring. If we don’t, livestock water quality may be a concern again next year. The quality of water in reservoirs appears to be heavily influenced by precipitation, temperature and soil quality. Producers are encouraged to test their water if they are questioning its quality. Water quality has a major influence on productive and health of livestock. The Fallon-Carter County Extension Office has water testing meters and will test for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) free of charge. If you have questions or would like to get a water sample tested, please contact the Fallon - Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110.
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2015 COLORPALOOZA Friday, October 9, 2015 - Homecoming ] K - 6th Grade Register at BHS 3:00 p.m. Race starts at 3:30 p.m. 7th - Adult Register at BHS at 3:30 p.m. Race starts at 4:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 per participant Price includes running t-shirt, end of race color burst and the Chili Feed being hosted at Thee Garage STARTS in BHS parking lot FINISH LINE: Youth Center’s parking lot Fun for ages 5 to 105! Ages 5-8 must be accompanied by and adult Free Will Donation Chili Feed to follow held at Thee Garage open to all Spartan Fans!
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2015 Antelope hunting outlook Montana antelope populations are continuing to recover and grow from previous years’ winter kills and low fawn numbers in central and eastern Montana. This year, there are even a few more special licenses available - reflecting that improving status. Successful antelope license applicants may recognize increased fawn production in many areas as populations respond to this year’s favorable weather and habitat conditions. Montana’s antelope
Pheasant hunting season opens Oct. 10 in Montana. Hunters in Region 7 can expect the pheasant season to be average and better than last year.
archery season will close Oct. 9. The general rifle season for antelope will run Oct. 10 - Nov. 8. As always, FWP wildlife biologists and game wardens will be operating hunter check stations throughout the state to collect biological information and ensure regulations are followed. All hunters are required to stop at check stations. For more information on antelope hunting in Montana, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, click “Hunting”
then click Plan Your Hunt. Here’s a rundown on what antelope hunters can expect this year in Region 7 - Southeastern Montana: Antelope populations are rebounding throughout the region. Summer production surveys indicate numbers are 25 percent higher than last year, but still 23 percent below the long term average. As numbers continue to be best in the region’s southern portion, FWP recommends that hunters head in that direction for antelope this fall.
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FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 41-44c ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bathroom newer trailer, completely furnished. Contact 406-978-3691 or 406-978-2514 after 5 p.m. 41c ____________________________ 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
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FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Butcher pigs, ready starting November and beyond. Call 406-772-5898. 41-46c ____________________________ FOR SALE: New Coleman forcedair furnace, 60,000 BTU, 95% efficiency, multi-positional. Comes complete with: duct connector w/filter slot and cabinet for evap coil. Still inbox. Came with new modular and didn’t need it. $700 OBO. 406-772-5897. 41-42c ____________________________ FOR SALE: Steel buildings/factory deals. Sale of sales; 1-30 days; limited inventory. Some leftovers, seconds, available. www.gosteel.com. Phone 701-214-4671. 40-41tmp __________________________ FOR SALE: 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
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 9/15/15-12/31/15, Dave Prince, Westhope, ND. Five temp jobs. Operate machinery to harvest crops, adjust speed of cutters,
blowers, conveyors, cutting head weight, using hand tools, change cutting head. Drive truck to transport produce to elevator and haul harvesting machines b/w work sites. Service machinery, make infield repairs. Clean MVR, CDL, three mo exp., emp. ref., $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-3773314. Job #243631. 41p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 11/21/15-06/2/16, Alan Gramlow, Fullerton, ND, three temp jobs. Drive combine and tractors to perform crop raising duties and fall tillage. Field ready implements and equip. Harvest, plant, cultivate crops using tractor drawn machinery. Repair/maintain farm implements. Drive truck to haul grain. Clean MVR, CDL, three mo exp, emp. ref., $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee. Tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #425721. 41p ____________________________ 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 ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Seeking nanny for help with son after school as well as cleaning, laundry and some meal preparation. Must be a mature, non-smoking Christian and not allergic to pets. Call for more details, 907-602-7750. 40-41c
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LEGALS ____________________________ State of Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Board of Oil and Gas Conservation Billings, Montana October 28 & 29, 2015 Conservation and Prevention) Of Waste of Oil and Gas ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Oil and Gas Conservation of the State of Montana will hold its business meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the hearing room at its office at 2535 St. Johns Avenue in Billings, Montana. The agenda for that meeting is as follows: 1. Call to order. 2. Approval of minutes of August 12, 2015 business meeting 3. Opportunity for public comment 4. Scout Energy Management LLC 5. Drilling setback subcommittee report 6. Adoption of proposed 2016 hearing schedule 7. Financial report 8. Privilege and License Tax forecast 9. Bond summary and spill report 10. Docket summary 11. Gas Flaring Exceptions 12. Staff reports 13. Other business The Board will conduct public hearings pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 82 of the Montana Code Annotated on the matters described below at 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015, in the hearing room at its office at 2535 St. Johns Av-
enue in Billings, Montana. Interested persons have the opportunity to be heard for each docket. For more information or to request accommodation for a disability, please contact Erin Ricci at (406) 4446675 or Jennifer Rath at (406) 6560040 as soon as possible before the scheduled hearing. Docket 155-2015 Applicant: Denbury Onshore LLC Fallon County, Montana Upon the application of Denbury Onshore LLC to convert the ELOB 41-9 well (API #25-025-21340) in the NE1/4NE1/4 of Section 9, T7NR60E, Fallon County, Montana (East Lookout Butte Field) to a saltwater disposal well in the Mission Canyon Formation at a depth of approximately 7504-7835 ft. Staff notes this application is eligible for placement on the default docket. Board of Oil and Gas Conservation Erin Ricci Administrative Assistant 41c __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE United States Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation 1. Publication Title: Fallon County Times 2. Publication Number: 184-940 3. Filing Date: 9/30/2015 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 52 6. Annual Subscription Price: $39 Trade Area, $44 in Montana, $54 outside MT 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4): 115 S Main St., PO Box 679 Baker, MT 59313 Contact Person: Darlene Hornung Telephone: (406) 778-3344 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (Not printer): Same as above. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank): Publisher: Darlene Hornung, same as above. Editor: n/a. Managing Editor: n/a. 10. Owner Full Name: Steve Hungerford, PO Box 9278 Portland, OR 972079278 Hod Kosman, Kosman Investments LLC, PO Box 2308 Scottsbluff, NE 69363-2308 John Massey, Mirage Investments LLC, PO Box 1648 Scottsbluff, NE 69363-1648 James Massey Jr., 230975 County Rd "J" Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Ward Greene, 1515 SW 5th Ave Ste 600 Portland, OR 97201-5449. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 13. Publication Title: Fallon County Times 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data : 21 August 2015 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months/ No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run): 1400/1400 b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541. (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) 354/340 (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof
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w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m amendment to this project has been received to clean the spillway for the same reasons. Name of Stream/Water Body: Baker Lake Tributary Location of Project: Within the City of Baker NE1/4NW1/4, Section 13, Township 7N, Range 59E, County of Fallon Comments concerning this amendment related to this activity in the floodplain may be submitted to the Fallon County Planning Department. Fallon County Planning Department, 10 West Fallon Ave., P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313; phone: 406-778-7111; plannersec@midrivers.com 41c __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Zoning Commission Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Monday, October 19, 2015 All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department or the City of Baker City Office. Meeting is handicapped accessible. A public hearing will be held at the next City of Baker Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The proposed public meeting is located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana, and is handicapped accessible. The purpose of the hearing is to review a Variance Request submitted by Robin Wright of Baker, Montana. The property is located at 21 South 2nd Street West in the Milwaukee 3rd Addition, Block 036, Lots 5 and 6. This property is zoned commercial. The applicant has placed two storage containers on her lots, with one straddling the boundary line. The applicant is requesting
a variance to allow for the one storage unit to stay on the property line as it encroaches over the property’s boundary line by two feet. 17.12.040 - General Commercial: (d)6 Development Standards minimum street side yard setback: 10 feet. 17.08.120 states a “variance” means the approved relaxation or adjustment of the strict application of the terms of these regulations where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these regulations will result in the following: (a) where it is an unnecessary hardship; (b) where it will not be contrary to public interest (c) where the spirit of this title will be observed and substantial justice done; and (d) where the relaxation or adjustment of these regulations will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. Montana Code Annotated 76-2307. Zoning Commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part except 76-02-306, the city of town council or other legislative body shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting its final report, and such city or town council or other legislative body shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of such commission. 17.40.20 - Authority states. The authority of the city council shall be limited to the granting of variances from the following zoning regulations: (a) yard or setback requirements, (b) lot area and width requirements, (c) building height requirements, (d) off-street parking and loading requirements, (e) sign regulations, limited to maximum sign area. 40-42c
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Why community newspapers matter “I got credit down at the grocery store and my barber tells me jokes…” —Roger Miller ROLLING FORK, Miss.—The chosen theme for this year’s National Newspaper Week is “Power of the Press,” and that power, it seems to me, is a very relative thing. Everybody understands the power of, say, The New York Times or The Washington Post, but probably less recognized and appreciated is the power of the Deer Creek Pilot and the thousands of other small, community newspapers just like it all across the land. In survey after survey, it is these little community-minded newspapers that are continuing to thrive. And there are some very tangible, observable reasons for that, not the least of which might be the notion I share that the smaller the community, the more important its newspaper. For more than 20 years now, I have put out a little country weekly that’s been published continuously for 138 years in what most folks might consider Backwater, U.S.A., the two poorest counties in the poorest state in the union with a combined population of less than 6,500 men, women and children. And it is neither flippant nor hyperbolic when I say that little country weekly newspaper is the only news organization on the planet Earth that gives the first tinker’s damn about Sharkey and Issaquena counties, Mississippi. That, folks, is what makes the Deer Creek Pilot mighty, mighty important to those people who call that place home. While mine might serve as prime example, it is in that respect no different from all those other community newspapers in all those other towns in this country. Community newspapers have the power to bring about great good and make a profound difference within their locales. And among the good ones, the ones who endure and even prosper, there is always to be found one common denominator—trust. In a small town the local newspaper is not like the local hardware store. It simply isn’t. In a small town, every newspaper subscriber thinks he or she is a stockholder, because there exists a real relationship, an implied contract, if you will, between that paper and its readers. They buy your newspaper, advertise in your newspaper, sometimes even when they don’t have to, based on a simple precept: They trust you to do your very best to find the truth and to tell it to them. News travels fast in a small town; bad news travels even faster, but all too often that “news” is no such thing. All too often, that “news” is little more than rumor, sometimes made up out of whole cloth and at best some grain of truth exaggerated in its retellings vastly, and often alarmingly out of proportion. In a small town, readers expect their newspaper to separate the wheat from the chaff and then to “tell it like it is.” And why not? The community newspaper is not some monolithic entity; its editor is not some ivory towered “big shot.” He or she is also a neighbor. He or she is one who goes to church with you, or stops to chat in the grocery store or is always there to volunteer at community functions or stops to shake hands or just waves in passing. More importantly, he or she is the one everybody else trusts to promote those things that are beneficial, and to try to stop that which is not. There’s a fishbowl effect in small towns, and its newspaper is hence, often its lightening rod. It may be praised one week and dog-cussed the next, but it is not only impossible, but really not important that it be liked. It’s important that it be respected and it is even more important that it be trusted. I have been in this crazy business for some 38 years now, at both the daily and weekly levels, and been blessed to receive a few accolades along the way, but the greatest single compliment I have ever received came from a salt-of-the-earth little lady who stopped by the office to pick up a hot off the press edition featuring the issue du jour in my little town. “I’ve heard all the talk, but I don’t believe it until I read in the paper,” she told me. And that, in a nutshell, is the secret to the continued success of community newspapers. That, in a nutshell, is the true Power of the Press. Ray Mosby is editor and publisher of The Deer Creek Pilot in Rolling Fork, Miss. He is a two-time winner of the J. Oliver Emmerich Award for Editorial Excellence, the highest honor for commentary writing presented annually by the Mississippi Press Association.
Fallon County Times Employees Darlene Hornung Susan Newell Tammy O’Donnell Lori Kesinger Michael Castleberry