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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.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 -Fallon County unofficial general election results: County Commissioner: Donald Rieger; County Clerk and Recorder/Superintendent of Schools: Brenda J. Wood; Sheriff/Coroner: Tim Barkley; County Attorney: Albert R. Batterman; County Treasurer/Assessor: Faye M. Koenig. . .Xi Alpha Nu presented the Fall Fashion Show as a benefit for the Kevin Junso Medical Fund. . .Casey Dietz, Dallas Newell and the Lady Spartan Volleyball team are the Spartans of the week. . .Lady Spartans are District 3-B Champs. . .The National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. was attended by Baker FFA members and Plevna FFA members. . .Plevna School conducts Health fair for K-12 students Nov. 1. . .The Pumpkin Auction and Haunted House at Baker Livestock was a huge success, with $900 raised for Christmas Wishes and a large amount of canned food donated. . Totally A Gunner won the Yearling Halter Gelding/Stallion Championship honors at the Powder River Quarter Horse Futurity. Nancy Hirsch of Baker owns and shows the horse. . .The 79th annual National FFA convention was held the last week in October in Indianapolis, Ind. Baker FFA members and their advisor, Scott Rieger, were among 54,850 members who attended. During the convention, an “Advisor’s Challenge” welding contest was held. Rieger won first place for his entry. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, Nov. 8, 1996 -William Duffield defeats incumbent Allen Rustad in the county commissioner race . .
. Baker Lady Spartan guard Karmen Bagley has been selected as one of 15 girls from Montana and North Dakota who will travel to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in June 1997 to participate in seven basketball games against selected school teams. . .Fallon Medical Complex is pleased to announce it has reopened its surgery department for planned and elective surgeries with the addition of a Forsyth surgeon to its medical staff. Dr. David Kaderis, D.O., is a board eligible general surgeon. . .Tim Hornung, formerly of Baker and now of Dillon, was among three police officers in Dillon who joined the Dillon Dae Myong Tae Kwon Do Karate Club in an effort to improve their conditioning and self-defense abilities. . . Lady Cougar basketball team heads, to their district 4-C tournament in Miles City Nov. 14-16. Lady Spartan basketball team heads to their district 3B tournament Nov. 14-16 in Shepherd. . .Andrea Buerkle placed first in the showmanship class at the State 4-H Horse Show. She is the first Fallon County girl to win a belt buckle by placing first. Amy Callen also won a belt buckle by placing first in both English and Western four year old under saddle project. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 6, 1986 -Nov. 4, Fallon County voters turned out in record numbers to elect candidates from both parties. Fallon County winners were: Hubert Abrams, Leo Giacometto, Ronald Shepherd, Mary Lee Dietz, Leland Gundlach and Faye Koenig. . .Gary Lang of the Fallon County Commissioners announced that Sandy Kinsey has been appointed as
Daily Specials • Nov. 4 - 10 Friday - Green Chili Pork Chop Sandwich Vegetable Beef Soup Saturday - Soup & Salad Bar Tuesday - Sunny Burger Creamy Vegetable Lentil Soup Wednesday - Spaghetti Cabbage ham Potato Soup Thursday - Fried Beef & Bean Burrito Cheesy Vegetable Soup
the new administrator of the Fallon Medical Complex. . .Pat and Ken Wiman are pictured with Katharena Johansson who recently returned to Baker for a visit from Sweden. Katharena was an IFYE student ten years ago when she was in Baker. . .An open house retirement party will be held for Orlynn Sieler at Stieg & Associates Insurance Nov. 7. . .Kuts 4 All opening Nov. 18 in the Lake City Shopping Center. . . Holly Thielen of the Plevna FHA Chapter was elected president of District V for the 1987-88 school year. . .Walter Huether, age 70, passed away Oct. 26; John LaBree passed away Oct. 20 at the age of 80. . .Spartan football team received a bye for the first round playoffs. They will play in the quarter finals against Deer Lodge Nov. 8 at Baker High School field. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 4, 1976 -Mrs. Vera Bruggeman, English teacher at Baker High School, has been selected as Montana’s Teacher of the Year for 1976. . .Three members of the Plevna FFA Chapter will be traveling to Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 9-12 to participate in the National FFA Agricultural Mechanics Contest. Members of the team are Donald Buerkle, who is studying at Northern Montana College in Havre; David Rabe is a student at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln; and Dennis Schaefer, senior at Plevna High School. Mr. Norman Panasuk, vocational agricultural instructor and chapter advisor, is the team coach. Gary Thielen of Plevna High School will also travel to Kansas City to serve as a team alternate. . .Last Tuesday afternoon about 3:00 a child at play was hit by a car on the Baker streets. The accident was not the fault of the driver of the motor vehicle but the forgetfulness of the child at play, which is only natural. The injured boy was Wayne Zacher who was taken to Billings where his spleen was removed and a broken arn repaired.
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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 10, 1966 -Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Donnell observed their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon at the home of his brother-in-law and sister; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Myhre. . .Fallon Memorial Hospital will be forced to increase daily room rates $5 per day on all patients effective Nov. 15, 1966, making semi-private rooms $25 and a private $30. . .Janice O’Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O’Connor, placed second among six candidates for
homecoming queen at Northern Montana College in Havre Nov. 4. . .Harold Jensen, Matt Thielen and Reinhold Straub represented the Little Beaver Soil and Water Conservation District at a meeting at the Strobel School on Cabin Creek recently. Ranchers in the area are concerned over the water level decline which is twice as fast as predicted by the Oil and Gas Commission in Helena in 1962. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 8, 1956 -The week of Nov. 11-17 has been designated as American Education Week by President Eisenhower. . .There was a very good turnout at the Halloween party and parade with very clever costumes. . .Tuesday’s election in Baker followed the trend of many years with a majority voting in the Republican column although there was evidence of interparty switching. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 7, 1946 -The east side of Main Street vastly improved since the R&S Partners finished painting up the front and interior of the former Hamilton Building. Leif Holmlund, who purchased the property, has the intention of tearing down the old frame building and erecting a modern furniture store as soon as possible. In the meantime, the Morrow Plumbing and Heating Co. is setting up shop in the building. . .Wm. Jesperson, who left several weeks ago for New York to meet his fiance, Ingrid Magnussen of Stockholm Sweden, returned to Baker last Friday bringing her with him. . .From comments heard round about town, the city's Halloween party was a big success. Mrs. Robert Yokley, Jr. was general chairman of the event. . .The electric scoreboard purchased by the Commercial Club for the high school gymnasium was installed last week by Al Eckes, Guy Thomas, Ray Eggen and Francis LaCross. The board may be operated from the timekeeper’s table. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 12, 1936 -Victor North of the MellorNorth Garage returned Monday night from Detroit where he attended the Ford dealers convention. He claims the new Ford is even better than
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he anticipated. . .WPA sewing project for Fallon County was started last Friday with Laura Stoud as supervisor. . .Three below was the low recorded in the weather report this week. . .Sheldon Rediske, after spending several weeks visiting his parents in Plevna, left for Seattle where he is enrolled in the Washington Technical Institute. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 11, 1926 -Baker Assembly of Rainbow Girls No. 14 secured their chapter Nov. 6 at the Masonic Hall. Their mother advisor is Mrs. R. S. Johnson. The membership now numbers 34. .
100 Years ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people. Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times will be 100 years old in May 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then.
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Virginia is now dry
Virginia, the eighteenth state to ban the sale of intoxicating beverages, closed all saloons at midnight Tuesday, completing a dry area in the south reaching from Washington to Jacksonville to the east and from Washington to New Orleans to the west. The new state law closed more than 800 saloons, mostly in Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News, Bristol, Lynchburg, Petersburg and Roanake. The law is one of the most drastic ever passed by a state legislature. No beverage, except cider, can be sold that shows a trace of alcohol, and possession of more than one gallon of whiskey, one gallon of wine or three gallons of beer, would be regarded as prima facie evidence of intent to violate the law. Along with the prohibition measure and to insure its enforcement, the legislature passed a bill which provides that ouster proceedings may be brought against state or municipal authorities who show a laxity in putting it, or any other measure, into effect. _____________ • _____________
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Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Noftsker and Mrs. Gregorson spent Sunday afternoon at Andy Kreager’s. Mrs. H. L. Kreager is staying at the A. W. Cate home during Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Cate’s absence at Rochester, Minn., where they went last Wednesday with their son Rufus. Clara Cate and children spent Sunday at A. Haagenson’s home. W. Peck and his men are working on the road between H. Kreager and H. J. Foote. Mrs. John Green and Mrs. E. L. Wells were pleasant visitors at Henry Kreager ranch last Friday. Mrs. Homer Young assisted Mrs. H. L. Kreager at A. Cate’s last Friday during threshing. Henry DeGrand is getting up his winter supply of coal. W. J. Wagner was in Baker last Saturday. Mrs. H. Kreager and Mrs. Frank Kreager were pleasant callers at Fred Kreager’s last Sunday. Hans Haagenson is back in the valley again with his machine as threshing is completed. _____________ • _____________
Local man as sharpshooter
By hitting the “bulls-eye” with unerring skill from the standing, kneeling or sitting position, Paul O. Warren of Baker has qualified as a sharpshooter in the United States Marine Corps, according to an official report received by The Times from the Philippine Isles, through Washington, D.C. This keen-eyed young man received his preliminary instruction in gunnery at the U.S. Marines training station, Mare Island, Calif., where the soldiers of the sea are drilled for duty ashore and afloat. His splendid showing at “slow” and “rapid” fire gained for him this coveted distinction. Hereafter he will wear the badge of markmanship and receive an increase of pay. Doubtless the Baker boy will have many interesting incidents to recount to his friends when he returns from Cavite, Philippine Is. the town made famous by Admiral Dewey during the Spanish-American war. Paul is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Warren of Baker, and he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the Seattle recruiting station on April 19, 1916.
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.Walking the plank is no longer necessary when taking the short cut downtown across the dam flat because the Boy Scouts erected a bridge over the creek. The bridge is substantial and has a comfortable width and will be much appreciated by people who use it several times a day. . .D. J. Russell, receiver of the Fallon County Bank, will give out another dividend next week. The dividend will be for ten percent and will bring the total paid out to depositors up to 80 percent. . .Baker High School football team battled Terry to a scoreless tie last Saturday on the local field.
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Candidates Continued from page 1 lead to detrimental consequences to a person and it could easily become a liability issue to the County as we are dealing with a person's Civil Rights. A person who is involved with substance abuse can become violent. Personnel dealing with these instances are in harm's way as is the person who has become violent. It is important and necessary for our County to provide adequate resources for people seeking Professional help. Fallon County is one of 17 counties that utilize the services of the Eastern Montana Mental Health Center. We are fortunate to have their services available but the problem is we do not always have one of their counselors available when we need them. We have lost many programs in Fallon County that have dealt with Social and Human Services. We are a close and caring community. It is my hope that we, as a people, with the support of our County Government, would continue to strive forward toward the goal of providing adequate resources for those that are in need of Professional Guidance.
Fallon County Timely-Tips By Sherry Vogel
TransCanada Corp awards Baker Fire Dept. $3,800 to purchase a new fire hose. Left to Right: Commissioner Bill Randash; Beth Epley, East Plains Development; Robert Latimer, TransCanada; Chief Tom Bruha and Jason Rittal, County Advisor.
TransCanada awards Baker Fire Dept. grant By Sherry Vogel TransCanada Corporation, the Keystone XL Pipeline project developer, has awarded the Baker Fire Dept. a grant for $3,800. The money was presented to Tom Bruha, Chief of the Baker Rural Fire Dept. on Oct. 5, by Robert Latimer, TransCanada Community Relations Advisor. Mr. Latimer stated, “At TransCanada, we don't just build energy infrastructure. We also build relationships. It is because of this philosophy that we have chosen to support the Baker
Rural Fire District. Giving back to the communities where we have projects proposed or where we operate assets, always has been and always will be, part of our everyday culture. We believe it's all part of being an employer of choice, a good neighbor and a trusted community partner.” Chief Bruha was happy to be considered for the grant because the fire department while responding to the June 11 tornado, found it was short a fire hose and quickly began the process to research and acquire the equipment.
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Well I don’t know ‘bout y’all, but I wasn’t able to get a lot of my “t’maters” to ripen before Jack Frost painted the town with his first coat of that beautiful white glitter. My wise ol’ dad had tol’ me, the night before the frosty artist arrived, to cut them t’maters vines and lay ‘em in the cellar as he said, “They’d been known to ripen on the vine.” So to make “a long tail short,” I have a lot of green t’maters that “are sitting like a bump on a log,” so to speak, and are refusing to turn red. “There’s mor than one way to skin a cat,” so I took out an ole Southern cook-book, I had purchased on my last trip south to Dixie, to find me a recipe for that traditional Southern favorite Fried Green T’maters. If’ins y’all are in the same ol’ boat as me, this might fix your problems too. Here’s a recipe that’s “as easy as sliding off a greasy log backwards.” Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Prep 5 minutes | Cook 12 minutes | Ready in 17 minutes It works best to use a cast-iron skillet, but any ol’ heavy skillet works fine. I’ve also had good luck using an electric skillet too, it keeps an even heat. Ingredients: 1 extra large egg 4 tablespoons milk 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons oil (bacon grease for more flavor) 3 green tomatoes, sliced In small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. In another small bowl, mix cornmeal and flour. Heat oil in a large skillet (I use cast iron), over medium heat; use more or less oil to reach about ¼ inch in depth. Dredge tomato slices first in egg mixture, then in cornmeal mixture. Carefully place slices in hot oil and cook until browned on both sides.
H ap py B ir th da y November 4 Brooklyn Miller, Cauy Wyrick, Erika Verke November 5 Megan Varner, Jayda Harbaugh November 6 Bryan Hastig, Ryan Erickson, McCoy Moser November 7 Izabella Schaaf, Landon Knote, Sharina Lukofnok November 8 Dalton Arnell, Jan Steen November 9 Adison Menger, Jaelyn Quenzer, Julie Stanhope, Shay Celander November 10 Pat O’Donnell
Continued from page 1 Wagner. The seventh grade choir, under the direction of JoDee Hess and accompanied by Cindy Quade, performed “Bright Morning Stars are Rising,” “Chicken on a Fencepost,” and “I’ve Been Working on the Wabash Cannonball.” The eighth through 12th grade choir sang “A Stephen Foster Trilogy,” “Old Dan Tucker,” and “A Jazz trio,” accompanied by JoDee Hess.
About October
Pastor Epley is shown talking to the residents of Superior Care Villa during the Bible Boot Camp. Everyone enjoyed listening to the speakers and their topics.
No Laughing Matter
You’ve probably heard a By Prairie Singer joke that started with “A dog Robert Frost when he wrote walks into a bar....”, but have that year you ever wondered if dogs or Must have had a month like other animals are allowed in this bars? I stood at the bridge to view Question: Is it legal to bring Box Elder live animals into a bar, restauAnd thought, “Nothing rant or grocery store? surpasses this.” Answer: The simple answer The beauty of the turning to the question is “no”, except leaves for service animals. Animals Creates a trail of gold are not allowed in food estabFlecked still with spots of lishments in Montana, includgreen and brown ing bars, taverns, that Before the wind has blown. primarily serve alcohol. They say the drought has Question: What is a service hurried them animal? The leaves of gold I mean. Answer: “Service animal” But the quiet of October’s Day means an animal such as a Is seldom ever seen. guide dog, signal dog, or other It’s like God quiets our hearts animal individually trained to a while provide assistance to an indiAnd bids us think of him vidual with a disability. From His total majesty and peace FDA Food Code 2013, And the glorious worship 1-201.10(B) hymns. Service animals are defined For He created it all you know as dogs* that are individually The process He understands trained to do work or perform He knows why leaves must tasks for people with disabililive and die ties. Examples of such work And how it goes with or humankind. tasks include guiding people Our lives are short this side the vale And that isn’t all for naught. For suffering is a part of life And by it we are taught. We need to know the ONE who leads He is ever in control We pray that we might help along Some friend to meet God’s goal.
who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. Dogs* whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. *Dogs are the main animals recognized as service animals; however, there are other provisions for miniature horses. Information is available www.ada.gov. Richard A. Menger, MS, REHS Environmental Health Department Fallon County 406-778-8102
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I’m Dave Havens,
On June 7, 2016, you the citizens of Fallon County voted in the Primary Election selecting me to represent you as Commissioner for District Two. Thank you for your vote of confidence! I am honored to have your vote of trust! I would like to begin this final letter before Election Day by thanking all of the citizens in Fallon County for their support during this campaign. We are a “close community” and you have been very kind and generous in opening your doors to me and allowing me into your homes. I deeply appreciate the many opportunities I have had to visit with you about your County Government and the concerns you expressed about its operation. During our conversations I was able to listen to multiple topics that you were concerned about. I have the utmost respect for all of the citizens of this County as your next Commissioner I will bring forward, and address, those concerns and issues with the current Commissioners. I have tried to focus my campaign on dealing with the top three issues that you have brought forth as pertinent in the daily running and operations of Fallon County. I would like to review those issues, and my responses to those issues, in this letter. Among our conversations the issue regarding “transparency and accountability” was established as an issue of high concern throughout the whole County. I have stated that it is my intention to post my established morning working hours showing when I will be in the office for open visitation to listen and address your concerns. In addition, I have also stated that it is my intention to travel throughout the County in the afternoons to listen and understand the concerns that you might have. It is my desire that you as a constituent, and I as your representative, will strive to continue to stay abreast and informed of the issues that are of interest to all of us in Fallon County. I will be open, accountable and available to every citizen. Another issue brought forth was that the “the position of a County Commissioner,” which pays $65,696.60 annually, should be considered a full time position. I wholly agree and, as you know, have continually stated throughout this campaign, that I am committed to being a full time Commissioner. My working hours will reflect my time and dedication to the position. The job will require perserverance, commitment and dedication toward continued education. It is the only way one will be able to stay abreast of the many changing Federal and State Mandated laws, County Liability Issues, County Policy, Human Resources, Legislative Bills that may affect our Land Rights and Agricultural Welfare, Transportation and Infrastructure Issues, Health and Welfare, Taxes and Revenues and the so many more issues that have an impact on our County. I am able and prepared to put forth the necessary time toward obtaining that ongoing continued education. It is to you, the citizens of Fallon County, that I will be held accountable. I will diligently and wholeheartedly represent your voice and your concerns, not only in Fallon County, but also at the State and Federal Level. Lastly, the concern of understanding and comprehending the fiscal budget was a major concern. During the past year, in my pursuit to understand the duties and responsibilities of a Commissioner, I have had the opportunity to be in attendance as the Commissioners worked on the County fiscal budget. I was there when the budget was presented and the hard questions were addressed. I was there when the current Commissioners discussed with the various department heads on how to reduce costs within their department’s budget. I understand what a mill is and the valuation placed upon that mill. It has been of great benefit to me to learn and understand, in advance, the complexities of our County budget! I understand the concerns you have voiced about spending and saving and I have the experience, knowledge and understanding to discern when, where, why and how the County’s monies should or should not be spent! It is my desire to work closely with the current Commissioners to ensure that we adequately address any and all monetary issues regarding Fallon County and that we would strive towards excellence in our pursuit to be good stewards of those monies. During the past year, I have proven to you my dedication to learn and understand the duties and the responsibilities that are required to enter into the position. I am aware of, and knowledgeable of, many of the issues that face Fallon County. I have done my “on the job training” and I am ready and prepared to fulfill the position of your next Fallon County Commissioner! I would now like to ask you, once again, to VOTE DAVE HAVENS for Fallon County Commissioner by simply filling in the oval next to my printed name on the ballot. Again, and in advance of the General Election on November 8, 2016, thank you for your vote of confidence!
VOTE EXPERIENCE!
VOTE DAVE HAVENS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE
Dave Havens
Paid for by Dave Havens, Box 1186, Baker, MT 59313 Republican Candidate for County Commissioner, District Two
How much land does Fallon County own? Answered by County Commission 6,144.83 acres. The County leases 5,063.14 acres. How often do these leases come up for renewal? Answered by County Commission The term of the lease is for a period of one year. The lease is reviewable annually. Fallon County may examine the rent annually, and may adjust it for each succeeding year of the lease term by sending written notice to lessee. Any change in terms must be agreed upon by both parties. Can anyone make a bid to lease ground when it comes up for renewal or is the lease renewed automatically? Answered by County Commission The leases are renewed subject to annual review. During that review, Fallon County may elect to raise the per acre rent or otherwise modify the agreement. If the lessee does not agree to the new terms the lease will lapse. If the lessee agrees to the terms, the lease is renewed. Currently, the County does not put its leases out for bids and are not required to by statute. If Fallon County elects to sell the premises the lessee shall have a preference to purchase the lands as laid out in Montana Code Annotated 7-8-2511.
Reporting Dates for 2017 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bruce Nelson announced that producers who file accurate and timely reports for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage can prevent the potential loss of FSA program benefits. Please pay close attention to the acreage reporting dates below for 2017. “In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline," Nelson said. The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Montana: Nov. 15, 2016: Apiculture, Perennial Forage, Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) including native grass, fall wheat (Hard Red Winter), and all other fall-seeded small grains Jan. 2, 2017: Honey covered under NAP (or 30 days after placement of colonies) Jan. 15, 2017: Established Stand Alfalfa Seed, Fall Alfalfa Seed and Cherries July 15, 2017: Spring Seeded Alfalfa Seed, Forage Seeding, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Fruit (except cherries), Vegetables, Christmas Trees, and all Spring-Seeded Crops and any
other crops not required to be reported by previously announced deadlines The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates: •If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. •If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office. •If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of “cover only,” “green manure,” “left standing,” or “seed” then the acreage must be reported by July 15th. According to Nelson, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins. For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, please contact the local FSA office and/or visit Montana FSA online at www.fsa.usda.gov/mt.
haps the work is ending this season, or perhaps it’s just beginning for many businesses and landowners who have projects. Do you own property in the flood hazard area? If so, a permit is required. A permit for work in the flood hazard area is $450. This covers the expense of our contracted Floodplain Certified Manager to review, report and administer the permit. It also covers the expense of notification of surrounding landowners and newspaper notice. Should the work be done, (which would put the property owner in violation of the Flood Hazard Regulations), and you should require an after-the-fact permit, this is $1,000, because the work involved is costly because of violation notices, investigation, etc. This is not a fine, nor could it be deemed a fine, because if the violation is not corrected, a fine may be administered by the County or City Attorney for noncompliance issues. 76-5-110 MCA states, Penalties for violation. Any person who violates 765-401 through 76-5-404 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $100 or be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 10 days or be both so fined
through 76-5-404 is Part 4 of the Flood Plain and Floodway Management in the Montana Codes Annotated. Part of good land owner stewardship, is maintaining areas which are deemed flood hazard areas by FEMA, and following DNRC’s requirements in regulating these areas. Because our County and City participate in the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program), we must regulate these areas to receive FEMA funding for natural disasters, such as the tornado that touched down in June. If you should have any questions, please call the Fallon County Planning Department, at 406-778-7111 and I would be happy to answer them for you. I may not have an immediate answer, but will work diligently to get an answer to you. A copy of the regulations for the City and County can be viewed on the Fallon County Planner website. A copy can be picked up with notice from my office as well. Remember, it is the seller’s obligation to disclose whether you are in the flood hazard area. When purchasing property, be certain to ask specific flood hazard questions to be 100 percent clear as to what is required in these areas as far as permitting goes.
Holy Rosary Healthcare Permitting in the to host Childbirth Flood Hazard Areas Mary Grube, Floodand imprisoned. Each day’s Education By plain Administrative continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate Assistant Class Heading into winter, per- and distinct offense. 76-5-401 By Jessica Kuipers Holy Rosary Healthcare (HRH) is pleased to offer a free childbirth education class Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The session will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the HRH conference rooms, and attendees may come to the HRH lobby starting at 8 a.m. New in 2016, HRH will also offer their Childbirth Education Class at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker via the telemedicine networks. Designed for expectant mothers, class topics will include: breastfeeding, stages of labor, breathing and postpartum care. Concerns regarding epidurals and pain relief will be addressed by certified HRH practitioners. The session will feature a tour of the birthing center as well as prizes. Participants are encouraged to pose any questions or concerns. Lunch and snacks will be served. Expectant mothers are advised to wear comfortable clothing and bring a partner for support. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Register for the Miles City or Baker class by contact Chantel Brooks, RN, or Maternal/Newborn at 406233-2783. Founded in 1910, Holy Rosary Healthcare is eastern Montana’s health care destination. Holy Rosary operates a faith-based comprehensive acute care hospital, physicianbased clinics, residential living community, and hospice and palliative care services – providing a complete continuum of care to a 10-county region of eastern Montana. Sponsored by nationally recognized SCL Health, Holy Rosary has direct access to best practices in health care delivery, resources, technology, talent and strategic capital. Holy Rosary Healthcare is located at 2600 Wilson Street in Miles City, Montana. To learn more, visit holyrosaryhealthcare.org.
Lieutenant Governor Cooney, Commissioner Bucy to recognize outstanding student leaders Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney today spoke with Jobs for Montana’s Graduates (JMG) students about the importance of learning the lessons needed to become community leaders at the 23rd annual LEAD Montana conference held in Helena. “Jobs for Montana’s Graduates is all about making students successful in their careers and their communities,” said Cooney. “That is something I hope you all go on to achieve.” The Lieutenant Governor
and Montana Department of Labor & Industry Commissioner Pam Bucy presented leadership awards during the event. “The students who take advantage of Jobs for Montana’s Graduates learn skills they will carry far beyond graduation,” said Bucy. “It is an honor to recognize these amazing young men and women for their achieve-
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Agnes “Aggie” Collins A Funeral service for Agnes “Aggie” Collins will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral H o m e , Ekalaka with Pastor Avis Anderson officiating. Burial will take place at Beaverlodge Cemetery. Visitation for Aggie will be one hour prior to the service on Friday. Aggie passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka. Agnes “Aggie” Collins was born Jan. 18, 1918, the daughter of Jacob and Carrie (Heggen) Lilletvedt. She lived on the ranch for several years before moving with the family to Everett, Wash. When her mother passed away, Aggie returned to Ekalaka at the age of five, with the three oldest siblings, to live with her Grandpa and Grandma Heggen. Her two youngest siblings remained in Washington and were adopted. Aggie grew up and graduated from Carter County High School. She worked as a waitress and it was during this time that she met Raymond Collins and the two were married on March 1, 1937 in Ekalaka. The couple made their home in Ekalaka, raising their eight children. Throughout the years, Aggie worked as a waitress and a store clerk. She always had a milk cow that could be found staked out all over Ekalaka. In later years, she lived in Miles City, Billings, and Baker. Aggie especially en-
joyed the trips to Norway. About 50 years after Aggie moved back to Mont., her youngest sister, Helen, wrote a letter to their father, Jacob, who had passed away and the post office gave it to Aggie. She called Helen and a few weeks later she and a brother went to Wash. to meet her. At that time they were also able to check the adoption records and locate the brother that had been adopted out at the same time as Helen. Aggie is survived by her children: Raymond Edgar (Wanda) Collins of Albuquerque, NM, Donna Fae Lewis of Ekalaka, MT, Jerome Patrick “Jerry” (LaRay) Collins of Billings, MT, Larry Frank (Charlotte) Collins of Alma, NE, Sheila Rae (Douglas) Pinager of Denver, CO, Janice Morine Collins of Mobridge, SD; 17 grandchildren, 40 greatgrandchildren and 18 greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; sons, Gordon Harvey (11) and Earl Jacob; son-inlaw, Lee Lewis; grandson, Richard Gordon Collins; great-grandson, Andrew Jackson Carter; great-great-infant grandson; and five siblings. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Verleen Hoppe (Follmer)
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Verleen Jean Hoppe (Follmer), 57, passed away on Oct. 17, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family. Verleen was born on July 2, 1959 in Miles City, Mont. to Glenn and Gloria Follmer. Upon graduating from high school in Plevna, Mont., Verleen moved to Billings, Mont. where she worked and eventually met her husband, Harold Hoppe. They were married on April 5, 1980 and after having their first son they moved to Las Vegas, Nev. While living in Las Vegas, Verleen worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. After having two more children, the family would move back to Billings, Mont. in 2003. Verleen continued to work as a CNA and also worked at Lewis and Clark Middle School until she had a stroke in 2009. From there, Verleen was home bound in a wheel chair due to her limited mobility. During these last seven years she enjoyed spending time with her mother and her cousin, Jessica, on lunch dates they would go on every Thursday. Verleen was taken care of by many friends and family members during this journey, but entered St. John’s Nursing Home in Aug. 2016. Verleen is preceded in death by her father Glenn and is survived by her husband, Harold; her children, Harold Robert, Dillon (Samantha), and Dallas; her brother, Allen (Rhonda) Follmer of Papillion, Neb.; and her mother Gloria. Verleen will be remembered by her talkative attitude, her love for music that ranged from Garth Brooks to the Back Street Boys, and her uncanny ability to eat as much chicken and mashed potatoes as she wanted. Also, for the love and care she had for other people even when she could not always be there for them, but would definitely give them a call.
By Joan Grammond The guild met at Thee Garage on Oct. 11, 2016, with five members present. Our project for the day was the Sandwich bag exchange of fabrics which we then made into a small article using all of the fabrics. Jean Tronstad shared a small wall hanging for show and tell. Deb Barth won the basket. November’s project will be to make something with a pumpkin such as a placemat. See you on Nov. 11 at Thee Garage at 10 a.m.
Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Fifteen people came out to play pinochle Oct. 30 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were three tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were Delbert Schweigert won twice, Alice Kay Schweigert and Carl Hepperle. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Nov. 6, at 2 a.m.
Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110. November 8 - Holiday Office Closed November 9 - Southeastern Montana Sheep Symposium November 11 - HolidayOffice Closed November 13 - Carter County 4-H Achievement Night
Dear Editor, In response to last week’s letter: I spent many hours researching for relevant information that might help me best answer the two part question presented by the Fallon County Times. In writing my response to the question I wanted to give the citizens a thorough and definitive answer on a subject that is very dear to me. During the process I became too wrapped up in my research. I understand, and realize, that I should have given proper credit to the information I utilized. I did not, and thus, I apologize to the readers. Several hours of my research were spent on the internet and I also spent time in Corwin & Peltason's book, Understanding the Constitution. I am a person who invests substantial time and
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energy into research and I have a driving desire to learn and understand! For the past year I have committed myself to thoroughly researching the duties and responsibilities of a County Commissioner by personally attending the meetings. I have tried to demonstrate my dedication and sincerity by preparing in advance for the position. I would like you to know that my desire to continue to learn, to understand and to grow will not diminish. As your Commissioner, I will continue to pursue knowledge and wisdom in all aspects pertaining to the position. “In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.” --Jane Smiley Signed, Dave Havens
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that you could face a tax penalty if you do not have health insurance? You may qualify for help with paying for health care coverage under the ACA or Help Act. If you need help enrolling for health care coverage, there are enrollment navigators across Montana that can help you get health care coverage. To find an enrollment navigator near you visit covermt.org or look for the Cover Montana logo at your local health care centers. For more information, please visit the Public Benefits section of 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 1-800-666-6899.
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Breakfast Cereal served every day November 7 - Slider, cheese stick 8 - Breakfast sandwich, cheese stick, fruit 9 - Burrito, yogurt, fruit 10 - Bacon, egg, toast, fruit 11 - Bagel, yogurt, fruit
Lunch November 7 - Corn dog, smiles, applesauce 8 - Chicken taco, lettuce, peaches, beans 9 - Hamburger gravy/biscuit, green beans, mandarins 10 - Chicken drumstick, potatoes/gravy, corn, bun 11 - Pizza, pineapple, salad/carrots
Menu subject to change.
Red Ribbon Speech, Week 2016 Debate and Members of the Baker Torchlight Chapter of the National Honor Society read to the library classes at Lincoln Elementary School the week of Oct. 24-28. They did this as community service to help the kids celebrate Halloween and to foster a love of reading. Pictured are Madison Reddick and Luke Gonsioroski reading to Mrs. Chaska’s first grade class.
Spartans write the final chapter of the 2016 season
Photos by Sherry Vogel
Lady Spartan Volleyball By Briana Sposili The Lady Spartan Varsity played Harding County there and lost in three matches. The scores were (11-25) (15-25) (17-25). Maddie Reddick had 6 kills, 1 block, 9 digs, 1 ace, and 4 assists; Scotti Robinson 2 kills, 6 digs, 1 ace, and 8 assists; Melissa Breitbach 2 kills, 1 block, and 12 digs; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 2 kills, 5 digs, and 4 aces; Lexi Hartse 2 kills and 6 digs; Hannah Gonsioroski 1 kill and 7 digs; Alivia Schultz 2 digs and 1 assist; and Maryssa Rusley had 3 digs. JV Stats - Scores were (2325) (25-13) (15-10). Halle Burdick had 3 kills, 7 digs, 3 aces, and 1 assist; Katie Wang 5 kills, 1 block, 7 digs, and 1 assist; Macee Hadley 6 digs, 2 aces, and 10 assists; Mariah Miller 2 kills, 4 aces, and 2 assists; Katelynn Afrank 14 digs and 1 assist; Amber Durden 5 kills and 5 digs; Madison Moore 2 kills and 8 digs; Sheyanne Janeway 1 kill and 1 dig; Hannah Gonsioroski 9 digs; and Skyler Robinson had 7 digs.
C-Squad Stats - Scores were (25-17) (25-22). Kelsey Miller had 2 kills, 4 digs, and 3 assists; Shelby Moore 4 digs and 1 assist; Taylor Miller 2 kills and 2 digs; Hope Craft 1 kill and 2 digs; Maleah Graham 1 dig and 1 ace; Taylor Bertsch 1 dig and 1 assist; Ellen Widell 2 kills; Marie Joergenson 1 kill; Laylah Dulin 1 ace; Lena Kennel 1 dig; and Courtney Tudor had 1 kill.
By Andrew Craft and Dalton Herbst On Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 the Spartans lost to the Missoula Loyola Rams 49-6. In the first quarter the Baker Spartans had two touchdowns and two field goals scored on them right away in the quarter. The Spartans answered back with one touchdown from Luke Gonsioroski to Cleet Wrzesinski on an 83 yard pass with the two point conversion failed. The Spartans went into the second quarter trailing the Rams 14-6. In the second quarter the Rams scored another two touchdowns, with another two field goals. The Rams held the Spartans to no score in the second quarter ending the first half with the Rams in the lead 28-6. In the third quarter the Spartans were scoreless. The Rams scored another two touch-
downs both of them including the field goal scoring another 14 points in the third quarter putting the score 42-6. In the fourth quarter the Rams scored a touchdown with the field goal attempt successful ending the game 49-6. Offensively the Spartans rushed 25/57 yards. Angus Lund was 13/54 yards and Luke Gonsioroski was 11/11 yards. Passing Luke Gonsioroski threw 6/12/105 yards, Cleet Wrzesinski received 3/97 yards, Defensively Andrew Craft had 13 tackles and 1 sack, Dustin Rost had 8 tackles, Josh Stutts had 8 tackles, Cleet Wrzesinski had 7 tackles, and Kadon Gentilini had 7 tackles. The Spartans finished the season with a record of 6 wins.
The Baker High School Speech, Debate and Drama team is hosting an invitational tournament on Friday, Nov. 11. Over 150 students from the surrounding area and 12 schools from eastern Montana will be attending. We are asking for your help; we need volunteer judges who would like to watch some outstanding, talented students present a variety of speeches, debates, and/or drama presentations. Times for rounds are: 2:00; 3:15, 4:30, and finals at 6:00 p.m.. A judge’s orientation/information meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the high schools. We would appreciate your help in supporting these outstanding students as they begin their 2016-17 season. Please call Baker High School at 406778-3329 to volunteer or email Jennifer Dukart at dukartj@baker.k12.mt.us.
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By Lilly Hanson Every year in the fall, Student Union sponsors Red Ribbon Week. Red ribbon week is a drug prevention campaign during which the student body dresses up according to the dress-up days of that school week. Student Union members hand out small tokens to remind students to be drug free year round. This year, Student Union members handed out earbuds to grades 7 through 12. Members also went to the elementary schools to give presentations to grades kindergarten through sixth. Red-Ribbon Week 2016 was from Monday Oct. 23 to Friday Oct. 27 . The dress-up days were: Monday-Camouflage DayMake a Stand Against Drugs, Tuesday-College Pride DayTeam Up Against Drugs, RedHot Wednesday-Wear As Much Red As Possible, Thursday-Cowboy Up and Be Drug Free, and Friday-Keep a Cap on Drugs- Wear Your Favorite hat. The theme for Red-Ribbon Week 2016 was “YOLO, (You Only Live Once) Be Drug Free.” Both the elementary and the high school dressed up in spirit of Red Ribbon week.
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JH Basketball This week found the Plevna Cougars Basketball teams at Kinsey, Tuesday, Oct. 25. Friday Oct. 28 they played at Sacred Heart, and finished the week off playing at Plevna against Ekalaka. Congratulations on yours wins; keep up the hard work! The scores for each game are as follows: @Kinsey: Boys B Team: Plevna 25 – Kinsey 20 Girls A Team: Plevna 37 – Kinsey 7 Girls B Team: Plevna 14 – Kinsey 2
@Sacred Heart: Boys A Team: Plevna 30 – Sacred Heart 50 Boys B Team: Plevna 19 – Sacred Heart 11 Girls A Team: Plevna 55 - Sacred Heart 20 Girls B Team: Plevna 18 - Sacred Heart 13 With Ekalaka @ Plevna: Boys A Team: 24 – Ekalaka 55 Boys B Team: 21 – Ekalaka 23 Girls A Team: 30 – Ekalaka 37 Girls B Team: 8 – Ekalaka 18
Mrs. Isaac with the fourth grade and their bridges.
Bridge Building – 4th Grade By Hanna Wiedmer Mrs. Isaac’s fourth grade class has been learning how to design and build bridges that are able to hold heavy loads. The fourth graders gathered up their engineering skills and built popsicle stick bridges. Their bridges were put to the test by supporting as many weights as possible. Tonna MacYeaple’s bridge held 0.66 lb., Jordan Hauff’s bridge held 1.10 lb., Sophia Tudor’s bridge held 1.54 lb.,
Kalob Bollinger’s bridge held 1.98 lb., Kali Dulin’s bridge held 3.53 lb., Trae Oberlander’s bridge held 3.75 lb., Ethan Mellon’s bridge held 3.97 lb., Tristan Buerkle’s bridge held 5.51 lb., Hayden Lane’s bridge held 6.17 lb., Billie Jo Miller’s bridge held 7.94 lb., and last but not least Aidyn Schwartz’s bridge held 15.2 lb. These are the architects of the future. Good job fourth grade on your bridge building techniques.
Aidyn Schwartz with his bridge that held 15.2 pounds.
Halloween safety By Jessica Paul On Oct. 27, grades K-5 attended a Halloween safety gathering put on by Kodie Olsen from the Fallon/Carter Extension Office. Kodie gave them each bags with safety tips for Halloween, as well as Glo Sticks donated by the Baker Police Department.
Tylee Rieger and Lacey are ready to run the agility course and go through the tunnel.
While they were at this safety talk, Tylee Rieger demonstrated a dog agility program with her dog named Lacey. They also talked about other 4-H projects. Hopefully the students used their Glo Sticks and safety information for a fun and safe Halloween.
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Chloe Tudor getting the jump ball.
Plevna Junior High Basketball 2016-2017 Remaining Basketball Schedule
Boys A Team Back Row (l-r): Seth Carroll, Bret Edgell Middle Row: Tristan Buerkle, Zachery Wills, Cooper Peterson, Hadyn Mellon, Ruilin, Li, Front Row: Nicholas Buerkle, Cooper O'Connor
Boys B Team Back Row (l-r): Brentan Beyers, Cooper Peterson, Brandon Breihahn, Azlan Haggerty, Hadyn Mellon Middle Row: Cooper O'Connor, Tristan Buerkle, Ruilin Li, Kalob Bollinger, Front Row: Aidyn Schwartz, Nicholas Buerkle, Trae Oberlander, Ethan Mellon BANK OF BAKER BAKER FURNITURE FALLON COUNTY TIMES FARMER’S UNION OIL CO. GRIFFITH RENTAL K & S ELECTRIC GRIFFITH EXCAVATING, INC. QUALITY TRANSPORTATION REYNOLDS MARKET RUSSELL’S CLOTHING TOWNSEND ACCOUNTING BAKER BODY SHOP DICK’S HEATING & COOLING WBI ENERGY JAMES R. CAMPBELL D.D.S BAKER METAL & RECYCLING BAKER REXALL DRUG CIRCLE R STEEL & INSULATION BILL & KATIE LANE & FAMILY
Friday, November 4
with Melstone
2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:30
Saturday, November 5
at Wibaux
10:00, 11:15, 12:30, 2:00
Tuesday, November 8
with Melstone
2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:30
Saturday, November 7
with Sacred Heart
2:30, 3:45, 5:00, 6:30
Friday, November 11
with Terry
4:00, 5:30
Saturday, November 12
at Melstone
11:00, 12:15, 1:30, 3:00
Friday, November 18
TOURNAMENT TBA
Saturday, November 19 TOURNAMENT TBA
Girls B Team Back Row (l-r): Jaiden Dulin, Lyann Gajeske, Chloe Tudor, Alexia Wills, Jaeda Paul Middle Row: Kali Dulin, Tonna MacYeaple, Tylee Rieger, Sophia Tudor Front Row: Billie Jo Miller, Jordan Hauff. Not Pictured - Hayden Lane
INSURANCE STORE BEACH CO-OP OF BAKER BAKER ACE HARDWARE 4J WELL SERVICE J & M LUMBER DISTRIBUTION NOW FALLON COUNTY VETERINARY SERVICE D & D OILFIELD SERVICE PLEVNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THEE BODY SHOP WOODY’S TRUCKING PRAIRIE FUELS ROLLING RUBBER TIRE FACTORY BATTERMAN LAW OFFICE GRIFFITH STEEL DENBURY RESOURCES, INC. TRENDLINE EQUIPMENT BADLANDS ELECTRIC B & B SEPTIC SERVICES
Girls A Team Back Row (l-r): Chloe Tudor, Jenna Paul Middle Row: Dacy Buerkle, Trinity Rieger, Alexia Wills, Sophia Dulin Front Row: Jaiden Dulin, Jaeda Paul
DARCY L. WASSMANN, P.C. RIEGER FENCING & CONTRACTING STRAUB HEATING & COOLING BOHLE ANGUS RANCH & BOHLE IMAGES DON, EILEEN & LISA RIEGER GIFF & VIVIAN (PANASUK) WOOD STEVE & JAN STICKNEY WILLIE, PENNY & TIFFANY BENNER WAYNE & MARY MANGOLD STEFFES RANCH, INC., LARRY, CARMIE, CHAD, STEPHANIE, JOE, & SHAWNNA ISMAY GRAIN COMPANY, LLC., RITA, GENE, LOREEN, LEE & NANCY NEMITZ DAVE & JODI SCHUETZLE & FAMILY FRED & DONNA HOUZVICKA NICK & HERCHEL O’CONNOR
B & B FARMS, NORMA, DAN, BRITT & DON BUERKLE FAMILIES NEMITZ TRUCKING, LEE, NANCY & JOSH DALE & SHARON BUERKLE TUNBY RANCH TARGHEES, RANDY, AMANDA, ABIGAIL & ZANE NORTON & JULE WALKER ALBERT, LYNN, JESSICA, JENNA, JAEDA & JORDAN PAUL JODI MILLER & FAMILY LORIN & CAROL BUERKLE DARIN & NICOLE BUERKLE & FAMILY SCOT & NIKKI BUERKLE, TRISTAN & TAYVEN BRITT & NICOLE BUERKLE, CORBIN & BRYNN DIRK & SHEILA O’CONNOR, COOPER, MADISON, AVERY, MILES, EMMA AND ELLIE
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Mrs. Downing’s First Grade with their 1st place painted pumpkin.
Pumpkin Decorating Plevna School Notes
Continued from page 7
Grades K-5 prepared pumpkins for Halloween. Each class painted one pumpkin and carved another one. The winners of this decorating contest were: First Grade for Best Painted Pumpkin, and the Fourth Grade for Best
Carved Pumpkin. The pumpkins all looked spooky! Congratulations on a job well done. The pumpkins for this art project were grown in the Fish, Wildlife & Parks offiFFA garden through the Farm cials manning three check stato School Program. tions around Region 7 on big
Southeastern MT check stations report more hunters, increased deer harvest
All the decorated pumpkins lined up in the elementary.
Many creatures playing Musical Chairs.
Halloween On Oct. 31, grades K-5, all decked out in their Halloween costumes, made their way through the Plevna School halls, scaring everyone in sight. After the parade, the students played games in the
Multipurpose Room. Students from Miss Parker’s art classes decorated and helped with many of the games. Some of the games were musical chairs, scary croquet, witch’s hat ring toss, golf hole in one,
Mrs. Isaac’s Fourth Grade with 1st place carved pumpkin.
candy corn bowling, knock over the stacked triangle of cans, pin the eyes on the pumpkins, and bean bag toss through jack-o-lantern face.
game season’s opening weekend reported more hunters than last year, a lot of “happy hunters,” and increased harvest rates for deer. Of course, part of that was likely due to the return of eithersex/either-species general deer licenses and regionwide mule deer doe licenses for 2016. Check stations were set up near Hysham, Glendive and Ashland Sunday, taking stock of hunter numbers, harvest rates, opportunities, hunting districts, public versus private land, hunters’ hometowns, and ages of the animals. Sunday was a beautiful, mild fall day, and hunters were in good spirits. The three stations visited with 412 hunters and checked 119 mule deer, 10 white-tailed deer, 51 antelope and three elk, along with several birds. That compares to 2015 figures reporting 247 hunters who harvested 36 mule deer, 19 white-tailed deer, 15 antelope and one elk. Hunters were coming from all over Montana and from the Dakotas to chase deer and upland game birds. The Hysham check station saw more than twice the number of hunters as in 2015, with 194 hunters compared to 82, and more than twice the number of deer and antelope taken. Fiftyeight deer passed through, up from 21 last year, and 26 antelope versus four in 2015. “Hunters seemed satisfied,” said FWP Wildlife Biologist Steve Atwood. “Fifty-six percent had harvested an animal, and 78 percent had an opportunity to harvest but either passed or things didn’t go their way.” “Of note is that several hunters expressed their approval of the increased mule deer doe harvest opportunity,” Atwood said. “I didn’t speak with anyone who voiced their opinion otherwise. What I heard from hunters is that they’re seeing more deer this year than what they’ve seen
in several years, especially in the southeastern corner [of the region].” That echoes FWP’s positive aerial spring mule deer surveys, which prompted the Fish & Wildlife Commission to restore the either-sex/either-species general deer licenses, plus regionwide mule deer B licenses for 2016. The B license quota also increased from 4,500 to 7,500. On Sunday 51 mule deer came through the Hysham station, along with seven white-tailed deer. A family party of four hunters from Stanford was especially happy with their bounty of six deer and one antelope. The son, 10-year-old apprentice hunter Michael Foster, was pleased with his doe and eager to eat some game, but he was having no part of the field dressing. Several apprentices and participants in the youth deer hunt came through with their families, and many were successful. Tenyear-old Katelyn Frost of Livingston shot both a buck and a doe. Atwood was assisted by Biologist Jesse Kolar and Region 7 Supervisor Brad Schmitz. According to FWP Biologist Melissa Foster, the Glendive station was a little busier than it has been in recent years, with 57 hunters in 29 parties. The numbers include some Region 6 hunters. Twenty-nine hunters were after deer, and nine were successful, taking home 11 animals. Twenty-two of the 28 bird hunters claimed 106 animals - 97 pheasants, three sharp-tailed grouse and six Hungarian partridges. Pheasants were 81 percent young of the year. “People were pulling the trigger,” Foster said. “Lots of young bucks and happy hunters. One apprentice hunter was so proud of his harvest that he wanted to save the cape … He couldn’t have been happier, and asked us what we thought it would score Boone and Crockett.”
Foster saw seven mule deer bucks, three mule deer does and one white-tailed doe. She said there are older bucks out there, but on this particular day, most that came through happened to be younger. In 2015, 49 hunters came through with 10 bucks, two does, one antelope and 92 birds. “Nearly everyone we were talking to said birds are fewer and tougher to find than last year,” Foster said. “We just happened to have a few more hunters through the station. Probably, realistically, there were more hunters and fewer birds this year.” Foster was assisted by Game Wardens Josh Leonard and Ryan Karren. “The majority of hunters seemed satisfied with their hunt and game numbers,” FWP Biologist Ryan Devore said of the Ashland check station. “Forty-three percent had harvested an animal, and 66 percent had an opportunity to harvest the species they were pursuing,” Devore said. Ashland saw 161 hunters bring 48 mule deer, two white-tailed deer, 25 antelope and three elk through. That’s compared to 116 hunters bagging 15 mule deer, seven white-tailed deer, 10 antelope and one elk in 2015. Devore was assisted by FWP Upland Game Bird Biologist Jackie Tooke and Regional Wildlife Manager John Ensign. FWP also got permission to collect several deer heads at check stations in order to sample them for Chronic Wasting Disease. Region 7 has no documented cases of CWD, but sampling efforts are being conducted here because there have been positive results in Wyoming, the Dakotas, Saskatchewan and Alberta. CWD, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, can affect deer, elk and moose and is fatal, characterized by chronic weight loss leading to death.
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Leaders Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 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 a.m. 5 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 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., courthouse
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Tavern, November 3. Holiday Inspiration Event, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds, November 5. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m.; St. John’s Catholic Church Harvest Dinner, 11 a.m - 1 p.m., November 6. PTA monthly meeting, Fallon County Library basement, 7 p.m., November 7. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, November 8. School Board, 7 p.m., high school boardroom; Baker CowBelles; City Council, 7 p.m., November 9. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., November 13.
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Continued from page 4 ments.” This year’s conference was the largest yet with over 325 middle and high school students from across the state. Students took part in workshops designed to build leadership, team building, and networking skills. “Jobs for Montana’s Graduates continues to engage Montana’s students,” said JMG State Director, Erica Swanson. “As this conference has continued to grow over the years, our communities are benefiting from the leadership skills being brought home.” This year’s conference was supported by a grant from AT&T which allowed schools to attend the conference without paying a registration fee. “The private sector support we receive from our partners, such as AT&T make this event reasonable for students from across the state to attend,” said Swanson. “Without their support, many of our attendees would have needed to pay their own way.” In 1990, the Montana Legislature provided funding for Jobs for Montana's Graduates (JMG) to undertake the mission of assisting students to stay in school, graduate and successfully transition from school into employment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship, or the military. Today, Jobs for Montana’s Graduates is a program funded by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry to support students to connect with their communities by providing them employability skills, leadership development, social and civic responsibility, and career awareness.
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New project to focus on early diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders The Montana Healthcare Foundation (MHCF), in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), today announced a new project to support earlier diagnosis and treatment of substance misuse in Montana youth and adults. Montana has high rates of substance use disorders, and workforce shortages make it hard for people to access treatment services in many parts of the state. The new project focuses on a practical approach that can be used by primary care practices, mental health centers, and emergency departments. Called “Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment,” or “SBIRT,” the approach helps primary care doctors and other providers identify and begin addressing risky alcohol and drug use early-on. Studies show that SBIRT can be a cost-effective way to prevent more serious complications from substance abuse. “The Hilton Foundation is pleased to partner with MHCF as part of its national Substance Use Prevention strategic initiative to improve the health and well-being of young people,” said Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Senior Program Officer Alexa Eggleston. “Our hope is that improving access to screening and early intervention services for Montana youth can help providers address substance misuse and other health issues that interfere with adolescent development. MHCF’s participation in this effort will contribute valuable learning at the state and national level to improve the lives of young people.” “This project has great potential to make a tremendous impact in the lives of Montanans who are battling substance use disorders,” said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. “It really gets to the heart of addressing this important issue by focusing even more on prevention and early detection. We know that reaching people early on can
make all the difference. This is an exciting collaboration, and I look forward to this effort moving forward.” “Substance abuse and addiction are among the most serious and costly health issues in Montana,” said MHCF CEO Dr. Aaron Wernham. “We are committed to improving access to effective prevention and treatment. By helping to ensure earlier diagnosis and treatment, we hope that this project will help reduce more serious problems down the road, and help contain the public costs of substance abuse as well.” This collaboration will conduct an analysis of the current use of SBIRT in Montana and develop a framework for supporting more widespread deployment of this practical approach. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transitionage youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2016, the Humanitarian Prize was awarded to The Task Force for Global Health, an international, nonprofit organization that works to improve health of people most in need, primarily in developing countries. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 billion in grants, distributing $107 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2015. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately
$2.5 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) strives to improve and protect the health, wellbeing, and self-reliance of all Montanans. Through various public health programs, DPHHS monitors and responds to disease outbreaks, works with businesses to ensure food safety, assures clean indoor air and safe drinking water, and provides community programs to support healthy living. Agency human service programs help children, families, seniors and people with disabilities. These programs ensure families in need have adequate food and health coverage, keep children and adults are safe, and help heat and weatherize homes. MHCF was created in 2013,
and makes strategic investments to improve the health and healthcare of Montanans. MHCF was formed as the result of the sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana to a private corporation. In accordance with State law, the assets were transferred to a charitable trust to be managed for public benefit. Currently, MHCF has approximately $120 million in assets. The Foundation is a permanent resource for Montanans; and will spend the income from trust investments (estimated at roughly five percent of the total value of the trust each year) on grant disbursements and related programs and expenses, providing a stable, reliable resource supporting health for Montanans. For more information, please visit www.mthcf.org.
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Big Game Casino & The Tavern 11 S. Main • 406-778-2050
Hours: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Cabin Creek Cafe Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2202 Open 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Plevna Bar Plevna, MT
406-772-5847 Kitchen Hours: Wed., Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Saturday 5 - 10 p.m.
Thee Garage Bar 19 W. Montana Ave.
406-778-2065 Open 11 a.m. -2 a.m. 7 days a week
Thee Garage Steakhouse
Corner Bar
Red River Bistro
1 S. Main St
410 W. Montana Ave.
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406-778-3321
Open 7 days a week • Grill open til midnight Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 am - 2 a.m.
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GETIM Here Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2820 Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Open 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Baker Club 7 S. 1st St. W
406-778-2412 Mon. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tues. - Sat. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m. To Go Pizzas start at 11 a.m.
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Open Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Close Sunday lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~ Monday
Tuesday
Bacon Cheeseburger w/ Onion Rings $6.00 Chili
Commissioner Proceedings MONDAY, OCT. 24, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 9:00AM COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission reviewed the Commission Minutes for the week of October 17-21, 2016. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the week of October 17-21, 2016 with an amendment. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin was absent from the October 17-21, 2016 meeting and therefore did not cast a vote. 2 Ayes. 1 Abstain. 0 Nays. The motion carried. 9:15AM HAIL DAMAGE CLAIM DISCUSSION Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Jason Rittal gave updates on the bid specs for the buildings that will be repaired this
Mini Burritos w/Cheeseballs $6.00 Cheese Broccoli Soup spring. The Commission and Jason will meet next week to review the final bid specs and to choose what repairs should be done to each building. Jason will contact Scott Signor with EMC Insurance to inquire about the payment Scott said he was sending out for the light repairs. Commissioner Ranum said residents are complaining about the lights around the Lake not coming on at night and Jason said he will contact Scott Rabbit, Parks Director, about the lights. All present discussed using the red tin ordered for the Parks Gazebo on another building since the Commission wants all siding and roofing of Parks buildings to be the same color. The Commission reviewed letters some Department Head’s will be given regarding the use of County vehicles assigned to their Department. Commissioner Ranum suggested the Commission have access to inspect vehicles for cleanliness at any time. Alba Higgins gave updates on equipment repairs. 9:55am- Debbie Wyrick and Jason Rittal left the meeting. 10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor
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Friday
BBQ Pork w/Cheese Sticks $6.00 Chicken Dumpling Soup
Cheeseburger w/French Fries $6.00 Pasta Carbonara Soup
Project Updates- Shannon Hewson sent the Commission an email regarding progress on the following projects: Westmore Box Culvert: Anticipated substantial completion date is October 28, 2016. Dry Fork Box Culvert: Anticipated substantial completion date is October 28, 2016. Cooper Box Culvert: Construction to begin November 7, 2016. Shannon is drafting a letter to Shep’s Welding notifying them that Liquidated Damages shall be assessed for days past completion date as stated in contract. The letter will also state all frozen material placed shall be removed and re-compacted next spring. Webster Box Culvert: Anticipated substantial completion date is November 5, 2016. Shop Updates- Alba Higgins gave updates on the equipment and vehicles that are being serviced or repaired this week. Alba said the Landfill’s tub grinder is repaired and noted the big items that may have contributed to it breaking down. All present discussed possibly burning trees rather than putting them through the tub grinder. Motor Grader Bid ReviewThe Commission reviewed Tractor and Equipment’s bid for three Motor Graders. Alba Higgins and Bobby Wiedmer recommended purchasing the Motor Grader’s and the snow wings this year since the repurchase values will continue to decrease in the coming years. Alba said there is enough money in the Road Department’s CIP fund to pay for them. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to purchase 3 Motor Graders and 3 snow wings from Tractor and Equipment for $142,030 each. Commissioner Randash seconded the motion. Commissioner Baldwin asked for any discussion and there was none. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 10:45am- Alba Higgins and Bobby Wiedmer left the
meeting. 10:45AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION BOARD AGENDAS/MINUTES- The Commission reviewed Board Agendas and Minutes. REVENUES- The Commission reviewed revenues received during the week. DEPARTMENT REPORTS/NOTICESThe Commission reviewed Department Reports, Newsletters and Notices. EMAILS- The Commission reviewed emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 11:00AM GOLF COURSE UPDATES Present: Eric Kary, Golf Course Manager; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Eric Kary gave updates on the items he is working on and said he doesn’t expect to accrue overtime this week. 11:05am- Eric Kary and Julie Straub left the meeting. 11:05AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED The Commission was notified a member of the public received a rock chip to their windshield after a rock fell out of a County truck. The Commission will have the County pay for the rock chip repair and not submit it to the County’s insurance company. 11:15AM IT TECH TRAINING UPDATES AND KNOWLEDGENET RENEWAL Present: Andy Fujimori, IT Tech; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Andy Fujimori gave updates on the training he has completed and presented training certificates to the Commission. Andy asked for permission to renew his Knowledgenet subscription for two years at a cost of $2,290. This subscription offers online IT training courses and the Commission gave permission.
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11:30am- Andy Fujimori and Julie Straub left the meeting. 11:30AM LANDFILL TIRE SHREDDER PURCHASE APPROVAL Present: Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager Tom Kachel said he would like to purchase a piece of equipment to cut tires and grind other materials such as tree branches and brush. Tom said cutting tires is very physically demanding and requires constant lifting and twisting. Tom said the tub grinder they currently have is too small to grind the types of material brought to the Landfill and because of this it has broken down 3-4 times. Tom said because of this they need to find a better way of dealing with these materials. Tom said he has been researching pieces of equipment to do this for a year and has found a Material Reduction Shredder that would suit the County’s needs well. Tom said the cost of the shredder is in the $700,000 range and gave the Commission a quote to review. Tom said this shredder can come on a trailer or with dozer tracks so it is mobile. Tom said the price is steep but could be offset with income from other Counties who would dispose of their tires at the Landfill since they too don’t have a good way of disposing tires. The Commission said they would be concerned about filling up the Landfill with other County’s debris and Tom said he would keep the amount they can bring in light. The Commission asked if a burn pit could be dug for burning the branches and brush instead. Tom said yes but anything you burn at the Landfill has to be out by 4 pm and considering how busy they are it could be difficult to man and ensure the fire is out by then. The Commission said the high cost concerns them, especially with the state of the economy and asked Tom to get more proposals for them to review. Tom said he has been receiving complaints from members of the public regarding above normal traffic down Airport Road, Landfill Spur Road and the litter along these roads. Tom said trucks are using these roads to drive to the Landfill and are often not tarped, causing debris to scat-
ter along the road way and onto private property. Tom drafted a letter he will send to Landfill account holders advising them to use Coral Creek Road when coming to the Landfill and to have their loads tarped. Tom gave a copy of letter to Commission to review. 12:00pm- Tom Kachel left the meeting. 12:00PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to take a noon recess. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 1:15PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Recording Clerk ABSENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman FALLON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1:15PM PUBLIC COMMENT Deon Stockert and Aaron Faken with AE2S joined the meeting to notify the Commission they will be submitting an RFQ for the Baker Lake Clean-Up Project. Deon said their company has engineering and construction experience, have experience in cleaning lakes, have done FEMA projects in 8 states and have a construction management arm that can assist with that part of the project. 1:25pm- Deon Stockert and Aaron Faken left the meeting. 1:30PM CTEP PROJECT UPDATES Present: Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director Mona Madler gave updates on the progress of the CTEP project. Mona said Gamut Construction is nearly finished with the project and she expects it to be complete by the end of the week. Veteran’s Memorial- The flagpole at Veteran’s Memorial will be set this week. The monument is expected to be in place by Veteran’s Day also. Urban Renewal Plan- Public Hearing for Urban Renewal Plan is set for November 2nd. 2:00pm- Mona Madler left the meeting. 2:00PM FINAL FALLON COUNTY POLICY MAN-
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American Legion Veteran’s Day Dinner
Ham, Turkey & all the trimmings
Fri., Nov. 11 5:00 p.m.
American Legion Post #35 Baker, MT
Fallon County Emergency Medical Services EMT Class. Pre-course meeting will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2016 If you have ever wanted to make a difference or wanted to help out your community this opportunity may be for you. Our organization strives to be professional and committed to providing quality Emergency Medical Services that meet the needs of our community. Please join me on November 9th At the Fallon County EMS Station 13 W. Fallon Ave. • 7:00 p.m. We will discuss the Montana State requirements and licensing process to become an Emergency Care Provider.
Lisa Mitchell, EMS DIRECTOR 406-778-2204 or 406-939-4410 (cell)
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Lady Spartans Fallon Medical Center Baker CowBelles Lakeview Country Club Brightside Daycare Superior Care Nursing Home All 4 U Flowers Baker Rexall Drug Spirits Plus Moms Laundry SMART Insurance Store J&M Lumber Runnings Russell’s Clothing Corner Bar Napa
Bank of Baker Thee Garage Baker Ace Hardware GETIM Here Fallon County Times CarQuest Lions Club Continental Reynolds Baker Club Simply Chic Newell Broadcasting Mid-Rivers Communications Adamson’s and Sons Townsend Accounting Prairie Fuels Willow Day Spa
Allied Plumbing G&G Garbage Sew What Big Sky Mini Barns Farmers Union Oil Co. HKT Motors Roy Rost The Box Tomahawk Services Fallon County Credit Union Thee Body Shop Fallon County Fire Dept. Trendline Equipment Nicole Benefiel Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
FALLON COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Desiree, Nathania, Bentley and Quinton Shawn and Brandee Hester
Hawken, Kimber, Colt and Adasa Jason and Holly Custer
Harper Travis and Roxie Renner
Tryppton and Brezden Trevor and Shantel Sander
Rae Lee Quinn Matt and Denise Kasprowicz
Dax Eric and Jamie Updike
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Tegan, Kenadi, Justice and Danica Shad and Stephanie Croy • Sponsored by •
WBI Energy
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Circle R Steel & Insulation
Lukas, RyeLynn and Erika Jay and Linda Rost • Sponsored by •
Rost & MacKay Fencing
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Badlands Electric
Aspen, Tatum and Leighton Darron and Natasha Alderman • Sponsored by •
Fortress Developments
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Fallon Medical Complex
Baker Rexall Drug
Turner and Tylar Jason and Michelle Smith
Kyle Jake and BreeAnn Schell
Harper Shane and Stephanie Schell
Grant and Henry John and Keli Bertsch
Kevin and Avery Wayne and Annie Newell
Livia and Gradin Griffin
Haylei, Silis and Madison
Emalynn, Jessin and Liam
Rory and Kaylah Taylor
Sam and Danielle Fisher
Payton and Sloane Doug and Shannon Eagon
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Kazden Jay & Brittany Hoversland
Baker Metal & Recycling
Addyson and Ryder Cody and Rose Heiser
Lake Tolbert Jacy Benter and Nick Tolbert
Jayden and Bracyn Jeff and Maranda Hastig
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Watch the mail, as the final report and newsletter from the Fallon County/City of Baker Study Commission will be coming out this week! This includes the results of the Study Commission’s hard work and perseverance in studying our local government. We ask that you take the time to read and we welcome your comments . . . both positive and negative. Please send comments to: Fallon County/City of Baker Joint Study Commission, c/o Fallon County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313.
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Minutes Continued from page 10 UAL REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission approved the changes Julie Straub made to the sections of the Policy Manual per their request on October 11, 2016. Commissioner Ranum asked Julie to consider increasing the life insurance amount in the policy from $10,000 to $20,000 since funeral expenses have increased over the years. Julie will conduct research on this and report back to the Commission. (10/25/16- Julie Straub reported the life insurance policy cannot be changed until the renewal date in July 2017 and because of this she will take the dollar amount of the life insurance out of the manual since it most likely will change.) The Policy Manual will be distributed to all Departments in which they will have two weeks to review it. After this time, Julie will schedule Policy Review meetings to give employees the opportunity to discuss items in the Policy Manual with her. Julie said she spoke to the Safety Committee about offering the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety Incentive to all employees. Julie and the Committee feel all employees are currently given what they need to do their job safely but in the event they are not, they can come to the Safety Committee and make a request. The Commission said they are going to research the historical reimbursements given for steel toed boots and safety glasses before making a decision on increasing the Safety Incentive as requested by Alba Higgins.
2:35pm- Julie Straub left the meeting. 3:00PM SMOKING RECEPTACLE DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager All present discussed the placement of the smoking receptacles. Joe said there are two receptacles by the north front entrances, one by the dispatch entrance and one in the south courtyard. Joe said these receptacles are weighted by sand so they will not tip. The Commission gave approval for the placement of these receptacles in the locations Joe has them. 3:05pm- Julie Straub and Joe Janz left the meeting. 3:15PM REVIEW AND SIGN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLEVNA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE IN STIP The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum, as Chairman, signed Resolution 2017-3 authorizing Plevna School District to participate in the Short Term Investment Pool (STIP). 3:30PM PLANNER UPDATES Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant Mary Grube gave the Commission historical information on the Upper and Lower Baker Lake and they reviewed it together. 3:46pm- Robert Pfund with Newell Broadcasting joined the meeting. Mary said she found deeds that state the County owns the Upper and Lower Baker Lake; the Lower Baker Lake water rights are owned by the County and City of Baker jointly; the Upper Baker Lake water rights are owned by the County.
4:00pm- Mary Grube left the meeting. 4:00pm- Scott Rabbit, Parks Director, joined the meeting. Scott Rabbit said he is still waiting on MDU to hook power up to the lights around the Lake and that is why they are not on yet. 4:05pm- Scott Rabbit left the meeting. 4:00PM FAIRGROUNDS PROJECTS DISCUSSION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The meeting was rescheduled for next week. 4:30pm- Julie Straub and Robert Pfund left the meeting. 4:45PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED Baker Municipal Airport- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum, as Chairman, signed the Reimbursement No. 2 for the AIP 3-30-004-018-2015 project at the Baker Municipal Airport. Homeland Security Grant Program- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum, as Chairman, signed the State-Local Assistance Agreement Homeland Security Grant Program between Fallon County and the State of Montana State Administrative Authority. The Commission appointed Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator, as the County’s Agent for the Fallon County Cybersecurity Analysis and Upgrade 2016 Homeland Security Grant Project. 5:00PM ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Being there was no second, Commissioner Ranum stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. 0 Nays. The motion carried.
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Wed., Nov 9: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Nov 10: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Nov 16: Regular Sale & Special All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Nov 23: NO SALE Due To The THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Sat.,
Nov 26: Annual Thanksgiving Special Bred HFR & Stock Cow Sale Wed., Nov 30: Regular Sale & Speciail All Breeds Calf Sale Wed., Dec 7: Regular Sale & Special All Breeds Calf Sale
Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
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The Plevna Fire Hall was packed as five hundred hungry people attended the Plevna Fire Dept. Pancake and Sausage Supper. Photos bys Bill Lane
Plevna Fire Dept. hosts 59th Pancake and Sausage Supper By Sherry Vogel The Plevna Volunteer Fire Department served up another tasty supper at their 59th annual “All You Can Eat” Pancake and Sausage Supper, on Saturday night, Oct. 8. The volunteer firefighters and members of the Plevna F.F.A. Chapter worked together to make 2,000 pounds of sausage. The firefighters sold 1,700 pounds of the delicious sausage to outside orders and served 300 pounds at the area supper. Fire Chief Bill Lane estimates that there were 500 people in attendance, this fall, compared to the 600 that attended last year. Cooking and serving food to masses of hungry people takes a lot of help and the work doesn’t end there, with dishes to wash, the taking down of tables and chairs and cleaning-up. It takes every fire- The firefighters, F.F.A members and community volunteers worked tofighter, their spouses and children gether to make 2,000 pounds of sausage. and every willing volunteer from the Plevna community to pull off this popular, annual, fundraising event. “It was, as always, great to see the outpouring of support for our department and its volunteers. Since we are a volunteer organization, all of our firefighters are people who take time out of their busy lives to attend trainings, meetings and respond to emergencies. It was so good to see this response from the community, to let our volunteer firefighters know they are appreciated.” Chief Lane said. Firefighters, their spouses and children all pitched in to make the supper a success.
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L AW ENFORCEMENT
Baker Police Department
• October 24, 2016 - October 30, 2016 - 41 Calls for service: 1 agency assist; 4 agency assist medicals; 3 animal complaints; 6 citizen assists; 1 criminal trespass; 1 drug information; 1 disorderly conduct; 2 extra patrols; 1 family member assault; 4 informations; 1 noise complaint; 1 public safety complaint; 1 search warrant; 9 traffic stops; 4 unlocks; 1 welfare check Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
FROM THE BENCH Justice Court
There is magic in the night when jack-o-lanterns glow by moonlight. Photos by Sherry Vogel
•Scott R. Welker, revocation of suspended or deferred sentence, fine $600 suspended on conditions for six months (4/27/16), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, attend, complete, comply and pay for the WiseChoice Life Skills Course Substance Abuse, seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, defendant shall abide by a 10 p.m. nightly curfew, ticket issued 12/28/15. •Edward Henry Clark, Plevna, criminal trespass to property, $585 with $400 suspended on conditions for two years (10/21/18), deferred imposition of jail sentence, up to maximum allowed by law, on conditions for two years (10/21/18), six months maximum allowed by law, public defender fees of $250, restitution to victim Melissa Thielen of $50, $5.00 restitution supervisory fee, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all Court cost/restitution, public defender $250, Melissa Thielen $50, seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, no contact with Robert and Melissa Thielen, immediate family and property, notify the Court/Counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, defendant and/or attorney to motion court for withdrawal of guilty plea and dismissal of charge(s) upon completion of deferred imposi-
tion of sentence/judgement requirements and deadline. (section 46-18-204 MCA), ticket issued 4/16/16. •Benjamin E. Hamilton, Rapid City, SD, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 82/70, dismissed by Prosecution per plea bargain agreement, ticket issued 5/5/16. •Benjamin E. Hamilton, Rapid City, SD, criminal possession of drugs paraphernalia, $585 with $250 suspended on conditions for one year (10/21/17), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for one year, to run consecutive with charge #2, attend, complete, comply and folllow all recommendations of the licensed addiction Counselor and pay for all associated cost of the Mandatory Dangerous Drug Information Course, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all Court costs/restitution, public defender fee of $250, attend, complete, comply and pay for Mandatory Dangeous Drug Information Course, Scram PharmChem Drug Patch for 12 months, defendant may petition the Court for early release of the drug patch after six months if no violations, SCRAMx costs paid in full and is compliant with all Court sentencing to date, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 5/5/16. •Benjamin E. Hamilton, Rapid City, SD, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, marijuana (60 grams or less), 1st offense, $585 with $250 suspended on conditions for one year (10/21/17), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on condtions for one year, to run consecutive with charge #3, attend, complete, comply and follow all recom-
mendations of the licensed addiction Counselor and pay for all associated cost of the Mandatory Dangerous Drug Information Course, public defender fee of $250, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all Court costs/restitution, public defender fee of $250, attend, complete, comply and pay for Mandatory Dangeous Drug Information Course, Scram PharmChem Drug Patch for 12 months, defendant may petition the Court for early release of the drug patch after six months if no violations, SCRAMx costs paid in full and is compliant with all Court sentencing to date, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 5/5/16. •Edmund Paul Ambuski Jr., Mountain Home, ID, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/17/16. City Court •Shanna Lee Medearis, Plevna, ownering permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance - 1st offense, dismissed per proof of valid insurance at date and time of citation , ticket issued 10/1/16. •Bruce Lloyd Tiedemann, Baker, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, fine $585, 180 days jail with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months, 12 hours credited for time served prior to sentencing, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, notify the Court/Counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, pay any outstanding SCRAM balance due in full by 1/15/17, ticket issued 5/13/16.
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WANTED _________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Baker, MT Gun Show, Nov. 4, 5, 6, 2016, Thee Garage. 50 - 8’ tables - $30.00. Free admission. Open to the public Friday 3-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Rick Stark, home 406778-2428, cell 406-978-2428. 42-45c
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Wibaux two bedroom/one bath furnished apt $650/mo including utilities. TV/Internet not included. No pets/smoking inside. 406-253-0451 Michael. 45-46c
FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Delivered in semi loads. Alfalfa first and second cutting and alfalfa grass. Excellent quality not CRP. 406-480-5106. 43-46c __________________________ 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
MISC. __________________________ MISCELLANEOUS: Wild Game Processing at Quality Meats of Montana in Miles City. Call 406232-0689. Open weekends. Can provide caping along with full line of smokehouse products. 44-47c __________________________ MISCELLANEOUS: Horse buyer at Bowman Livestock, Mon., Nov. 14, 8 a.m - 4 p.m., buying all horses - good, bad, pretty, ugly. No charge to seller, just bring your horses. Joe or Sharon Simon, 612839-9568 or 952-836-8811. 44-46p
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: SENA Textile needs a part-time work from home (dependable-self starter needed for these positions: without computer experience, training paid. Must be 18 years and above). For more details contact senagroupofcompany@gmail.com. 45-48tmp
CARD OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of F.W. “Bob” Dahlman would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. Thank you for the kind words, thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers and hugs! A special thank you to the Fallon Medical Nursing Home for all the great care and love shown to Bob during the past three years. He is now singing in heaven! Thank you to Pastor Avis Anderson for the nice memorial service, Dee Dee Geving and Melissa Rost for providing the music, and the ladies of the American Lutheran Church for the wonderful meal afterwards. Thank you to Stevenson Funeral Home for your care and kindness. We feel very blessed to live in this community! Rosemarie Dahlman Sharon R. Senn Steve & Tami Baldwin 45c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to give a special thank you to the SMART Tornado Disaster Relief Fund for the money I received for the losses I incurred from the tornado. Thank you also to the kind people who have donated to this cause and the many hours volunteered for the cleanup after the tornado. Thank you volunteers and first responders. We have a great community that takes care of their
own. Again, Thank you it was greatly appreciated. Jerry Moser 45c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Baker Music Booster Calendars have arrived! We would like to thank you for your support of the Baker Music Boosters, and your patience this year. We would like to apologize for the lateness, and hope you will continue to support our music students. And remember, we are always looking for more volunteers! If you have any questions, comments or would like to volunteer, please contact Promise Miller or Billie Jo Griffith. 45nc
LEGALS __________________________ INVITATION TO BID The City of Baker, Montana is accepting bids for the sale vehicles and equipment described below. All bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “City of Baker vehicles bids”. Bids must be received in the Baker City Office by Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 before 5 p.m. at 10 West Fallon Avenue, Fallon County Courthouse, Room 120 Baker, Mont. Bids may be mailed to City of Baker P.O. Box 1512 Baker, MT 59313. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud on Wednesday Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom, 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, Mont. Fire Department, 1-1982 Ford truck with fire pumper and 1-1971 Ford step side two wheel drive pickup. For more information or to schedule an inspection contact Tom Bruha, Fire Chief at 1-406978-3473. Public Works Department, 11962 Chevrolet dump truck, 11999 Ford van, 1-1950's model John Deere tractor with mower, 12003 Sterling Whirlwind street sweeper, and 1-1992 Stone model arv4000 pavement packer. For more information or to schedule an inspection contact Luke Holestine, Public Works Director at 1-406-978-9742. The items are offered as is where is with no other warranties. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any irregularities in the bidding and to accept the bid or bids that in the judgment of the governing body is the best interest of the city. 45-46c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit Joint Application has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. Your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: November 4, 2016 Date of Application: Oct. 26, 2016 Applicant: Wayne Sander PO Box 109 Baker, MT 59313 Scope/Purpose of Project: This is an After the Fact Floodplain Joint Permit Application. Six feet of security fence has been installed from the west side of the property to the east side of the property from behind the first building to the edge of the second building, and from the east side of the second building to the east property line. The purpose of the project is to keep the property secure. Name of Stream / Water Body: Sandstone Tributary Location of Project: Outside of the City limits in the County on Highway 12 (8241 & 8253 Highway 12. S11, T07 N, R 59E, - TRACT IN SECTION 11 Comments concerning this appli-
cation for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice, or by Nov. 25, 2016 Forrest Sanderson, CFM for the City of Baker Mary Grube, Administrative Assistant Fallon County Planning Dept. 10 West Fallon Ave. PO Box 1134 Baker, MT 59313 Phone: 406-778-7111 plannersec@midrivers.com 45c
MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT (All items pertaining to this hearing can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department) The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a variance request submitted by Timothy Schwindt. Mr. Schwindt is requesting a variance to encroach on the north property line by 1 foot. The zoning regulations allows for a 5’ setback in the relief standard. Mr. Schwindt’s landing would be 4’ from the side property line. The Zoning Regulations require an encroachment of not more than 5 feet for existing lots of record. The property is located at 519 South 4th Street West, Block 5, Lot 19 in the Lathom Heights Addition, Baker, Montana. City of Baker Ordinance #353: 17.08.120 – Variance. 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. 76-2-323. Powers of board of adjustment. (1) The board of adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the abovementioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. 44-46c __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom
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10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT (All items pertaining to this hearing can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department) The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a variance request submitted by Courtney Dietz. Mr. Dietz is requesting a variance to encroach on the rear property line. An existing garage encroaches on the alley by 20”. The Zoning Regulations require an encroachment of not more than 5 feet for existing lots of record. The property is located at 816 South Main in the Savage Addition, Block 12 , Lot 11, Baker, Montana. City of Baker Ordinance #353: 17.08.120 – Variance. 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. 76-2-323. Powers of board of adjustment. (1) The board of adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the abovementioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or de-
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTING 2 BR - 1BA - open kitchen living area - main floor laundry - large 1715 sq ft. garage shop - Nice Residential Corner Lot 622 Dakota Ave. 3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave. Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,
Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.
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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 termination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. 44-46c __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, November 15, 2016 7 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT (All items pertaining to this hearing can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department) The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a variance request submitted by Christina and William Losing of Baker. The Losings are requesting a variance to encroach on the south property line by 2 ½ feet. The Zoning Regulations require an encroachment of not more than 5 feet. The property is located at 314 6th Street South East, Baker, Montana, in the Milwaukee Land Company’s Addition, Block 35, lots 4 and N1/2. City of Baker Ordinance #353: 17.08.120 – Variance. 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 ad-
justment of these regulations will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. 76-2-323. Powers of board of adjustment. (1) The board of adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the abovementioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. 44-46c __________________________
HELP WANTED
Heavy Duty Mechanic
D&M Solutions, Inc.
We are looking for a motivated person to work in our Maintenance Department. Experience with Heavy duty diesel, drive train, suspension, and tanks is desired, but not required if the applicant desires to learn the skills necessary to fill this position. Training can and will be provided if necessary, but applicant must be highly motivated and willing to learn. Applicant must be willing to work afternoon hours as needed. Assist Shop Foreman in routine maintenance/safety checks, annual DOT Inspections - Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Tanker and in maintaining adequate parts inventory. Applicant must display an attitude of safety and cleanliness in the work area. We provide a newer facility and a clean work environment. Safety and Maintenance Inspection training is provided. Uniforms provided.
D&M Solutions is a Montana owned and operated business that has served the oil industry in Eastern Montana and the Dakota’s since the early 1980’s. Established in the area, D&M is able to provide an excellent compensation and benefit package which includes a retirement plan... and some great people to work with. If you feel you can meet this challenge, enjoy living in a small community, have good people skills and are career minded - we want to talk to you! For questions regarding this position, please contact Arlin Shipstead at maintdm@midrivers.com or download an application from our website at www.dmwaterservice.com or call D & M Solutions, Inc. (406)778-3107 or write us, PO Box 848, Baker, MT 59313.
D&M Solutions, Inc. Dedicated to serving the Oil Industry in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota for over 34 years!
Are you looking for long term employment, good pay and excellent benefits? We are looking for: CDL drivers with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
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Dedicated to serving the Oil Industry in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota for over 34 years!
Competitive Wage and Excellent Benefits package! Paid Vacation Flex Plan Simple IRA - Employer matched AFLAC Excellent Health, Dental, Vision Temporary housing may be available and Life Insurance packages FR Clothing and Laundry services As required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, you will be subject to a background check and drug/alcohol testing.
For questions regarding the position, please call Brandon at 406-978-3107. For an application, please call our Baker, MT office at 406-778-3107 Look us up on the web at www.dmwaterservice.com
16 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016
“I shall call you...Mini Moo” Baker CowBelles welcome little cow to their deco- “Aw humbug, no barated trunk. nanas!” Halloween 2016.
Baker Lion’s Club helping the youngsters have a roaring good time at ‘trunk-or-treat’ on Halloween.
Epi Youth Center treats the community to a sloppy-joe supper on Halloween night. Photos by Sherry Vogel
This treat-or-treater was having a howling good time on Halloween.
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A gorilla and a minion shovel out treats, from Baker Metal’s front loader parked in Russell’s parking lot.
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