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Final question for candidates: What programs do you support? As we approach General Election Day, Nov. 8, this is the third and final question posed to each of the two Candidates running for the District #2 County Commission seat. Each candidate is asked the same question and his answer is limited to 300 words and printed exactly as they are submitted, unedited. Question: Are there programs, other than infrastructure and recreation that you would like to improve on, that are already in place?
Roy Rost We live in an amazing community. The people are generous and caring and willing to
pitch in to make the quality of life better for everyone. We all come from different experiences with different perspectives and everyone has a particular issue that is near to their heart that deserves to be heard. I’m eager to engage with the people of Fallon County and hear what issues they feel deserve the county’s attention and work together to find solutions. I was privileged to be part of one such discussion this spring as the Planning Board was working toward updating the growth policy. Several concerned community members addressed the Planning Board regarding the lack of social and human services in our community. It was noted
Roy Rost that services have declined over the years while the need for those services has not. It was also noted that there is a real need in our area for mental health services such as counseling and anger management classes as well as programs such as halfway houses and work release.
Dave Havens There is a need for services for victims of domestic abuse such as temporary housing and food. Often these victims don’t have money for these needs and end up returning to their abuser as there seems to be no alternative. I really appreciated the input of these concerned citizens as
it was eye opening and thought provoking. Providing some of these services and addressing some of these issues would be a great benefit to Fallon County. While it would require some investment, it would ultimately be more cost effective for the county to focus on prevention and intervention than the after effects of such issues as drugs and domestic violence.
Dave Havens Hi I'm Dave Havens. I would first like to thank our local officials and volunteers for the work they do. During Commission meetings I have heard discussions on Human and Social Services. In Fallon County our
Public Health, Law Enforcement, and community volunteer's are seeing an increase in cases where a person needs to immediately see a Professional Counselor. I will work closely with our Commissioners, Law Enforcement personnel, Public Health personnel, Professional Agencies and our committed local volunteers in seeking solutions that address this critical matter. Our local officials are doing an outstanding job in addressing the issues they are dealing with and I commended them. However, a major problem they and the County face is the availability of Professional Counselors. This could
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Everyone enjoyed the Baker Public School’s fall concert on Oct. 26, but perhaps no one more than little four-year-old Blakely LaCroix. She was seen twirling and spinning, as her arms were the fluid feature of her dance.
Sounds of the American West at Baker school’s fall music concert By Sherry Vogel
The Baker School Music Department presented its annual fall concert the evening of Oct. 26 in the Longfellow School gymnasium. Performing were the sixth and seventh grade band, grades eighth through 12th choir, band and jazz bands. Each musical performance was written by
American composers and celebrated the American West. The sixth grade band played “Rocky Mountain Romp” by Brian Balmages and “Appalachian Hoedown” by Scott Watson. The seventh grade band played “Rocky Mountain Rendezvous” and “Sagebrush,” both by James Curnow. The three jazz bands played “Splanky” and
“Sunday Morning,” by Neal Helfti and “Gospel,” by Carl Strommen. The high school band played “Sabre and Spurs,” composed by J.P. Sousa and “Magnificent Seven,” by Elmer Bernstein. The high school band and choir joined forces to present “Americana Songbook,” by Dennis
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Get in the holiday mood at the upcoming Holiday Inspiration event By Sherry Vogel
All are invited to attend the fourth annual Holiday Inspiration Event, formerly known as Sweet & Simple, which will be held from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit building. Anyone wishing to get into the holiday spirit will enjoy this holiday extravaganza,
with the room decorated in a festive Christmas theme, sure to supply many with fun and creative ideas. Join in the celebration as three area churches, St. John’s Catholic, Lakeview Baptist and Assemblies of God, come together to host this inspiring pre-Christmas event. Sample an array of delicious holiday foods, dining
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together, while listening to an inspirational story. A little recipe book of the holiday food samples will be gifted to all those in attendance. Speaking this year will be Pat Sorum, director of the Eckart Youth Home, from Williston, N.D. Ten area vendors have been invited to share their unique creations, which will give
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everyone an opportunity to do some early holiday shopping. Each vendor will donate one item toward the many door prizes, which will be awarded to lucky winners. This free will offering event will benefit Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets ministry and the Epi Center Youth/Community Center in Baker.
St. John’s invites community to celebrate Harvest Dinner By Sherry Vogel
St. John’s Catholic Church will be hosting its annual community dinner to give thanks for this year’s autumn harvest. A traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cheesy green beans, cranberries and a variety of pie will be served, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 in the fellowship hall at the church located at 210 West Center Ave., following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. The parish invites the community to join them in this joyous time of thanksgiving.