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“With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD; and in the midst of many I will praise Him.” Psalm 109:30. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday with wonderful food. It is a time to celebrate that God has given us so much bounty that we can stuff ourselves with food. It is also a time to get together with family, eat delicious food and in general feel good about ourselves. We loosen our belt buckles a notch, settle into the couch and enjoy a couple of football games. I wish and pray for all the Farmers and Ranchers for their hard work and may God give good health and protect you always. I once heard of a little boy who refused to say his evening prayers one night, not out of defiance, but simply because he couldn’t think of anything he wanted. He didn’t see much point in praying when there wasn’t anything to ask for. When his mother heard his dilemma, she suggested he give thanks for all the things he had instead. So the little boy got on his knees and thanked the Lord for everything he could think of - from his favorite toy to the fact he wasn’t blind like the boy
down the street. His evening prayers were longer that night, because he was thankful for more than he wanted. We often have opposite dilemma. We find it hard to pray, not because we don’t have anything to ask for, because we’re too disheartened to pray. Our prayers seem to hit a stone ceiling, our prayers go unanswered for years, or we simply don’t receive the peace we used to enjoy in times of prayer. But maybe we can’t pray, because we’ve forgotten to be thankful. Like this little boy, what if we took some time and turned our prayers into words of only thanks? When you pray today, don’t ask for one single thing. Just give Thanks. “With thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7. l thank you Lord, for the person who is reading this today, and I pray that they will give thanks abundantly to the Lord; and in the midst of many they will praise him. Amen. I thank God for everything, every day. Wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Community wishes Darlene a happy retirement By Shannon Johnson
On Nov. 15, community members gathered at the Fallon County Times office to wish Darlene Hornung a happy retirement after almost 33 years with the Times. Darlene grew up in Turner, MT where she went to school and graduated. She married her husband, Clayton Hornung. They moved to Havre, MT, where Clayton would attend school at Montana State University-Northern before moving back to Turner to teach for seven and a half years. Darlene spent her time babysitting and raising her three kids, Tim, Tammy and Julie. That wasn’t what she had planned, however. “I wanted to be a nurse,” she explained. “I had a child right away. I was going to be a mother. I wouldn’t have given up my motherhood. I didn’t want to go to work full-time until my kids were in school.” In 1977, Clayton interviewed for several teaching positions in Montana, one of them being a job at Baker High School. “He in-
terviewed here and he kind of knew that this was probably going to be the one,” Darlene recalled. “There was not even another thought in our mind that we’d ever move away from Baker.” After moving to Baker in 1977, Darlene babysat for several more years before going to work for Dr. Reynolds, an optometrist. After working there for some time, they closed the office in Baker. Darlene was out of work for about a month before being contacted by Alice Anderson, who owned the Fallon County Times with her husband Jim. She wanted Darlene to come to work for her in sales. Darlene accepted after giving the offer some consideration. Within a few months of Darlene working there, Jim and Alice decided to move and asked Darlene to take over the management of the Fallon County Times. “I said that I’d give it a shot,” she said. “Thirty-two and a half years later I’m still here doing it.”
Darlene has been in the newspaper industry through a lot of major changes as the age of technology swept through the early 2000’s. One of her favorite changes that she’s seen has been digital cameras. “During those beginning years I developed film and did pictures in the dark room down in the basement for many years,” she explained. “I was coughing so bad. I think it was probably because of all of the chemicals.” “Eventually digital came and we didn’t have to print anymore,” she added. “It’s changed so much.” Darlene has spent decades working with several of her employees. After spending so much time with each of them and developing a comradery, she feels as though that will be one of the most difficult parts of retiring. “Being with the same employees for a long time,” she paused. “It’s tough.” Along with missing her employees, that
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The Time for Christmas O’Fallon Community Wishes is approaching Choir Christmas Concert
O’Fallon Community Choir presents the 41st Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Assembly of God Church. The Community Choir will also perform on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Tree Lighting at McClain Park at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 2, at Fallon Medical Complex dining room at 6 p.m.; and at Superior Care Villa on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6:45 p.m.
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With the holidays approaching, it’s a time for many to be thankful for what they have and to give back. Gamma Beta is sponsoring the 16th Annual Christmas Wishes Program, a great way you can pay it forward to people in your community this Christmas. The program is for people in Fallon County who may struggle to get their children gifts for Christmas. Every year, individuals as well as local businesses and organizations make monetary donations to the Christmas Wishes Program by depositing their donations into the Christmas Wishes account at the Bank of Baker anytime before Christmas. Monetary donations are preferred, as they do all of the shopping themselves to keep the privacy of the children and families in mind. They also accept gift-wrapping supplies, which can be left for Myra Wickstrom at Cenex. Gamma Beta would like to have all of the request forms in by Monday, Nov. 25, so they can have the time to make sure every child will have a gift under their tree on Christmas. For information on the Christmas Wishes Program, contact Myra Wickstrom at 406-778-3635.
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, November 20, 2009 --
Nov. 9, Stockings for Soldiers mailed out 334 packages to military personnel stationed abroad. It was over twice the number of boxes the volunteers mailed last year. Stockings for Soldiers organizers are Roxanna Brown, Alice Higgins, Sara Helgoth, Dan Lagasse, Kathy Schwindt, Gail Fellbaum and Bert Lagasse. . .Baker Police Department has a person of interest in the Nov. 1 burglary of Rexall Drug Store in which about $10,000 in cash and prescription drugs were stolen. James Michael McClintock, also known as Michael James, is wanted for questioning. . .An announcement was made by Denbury Resources Inc. and Encore Acquisition Company in early November that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for Denbury to acquire Encore. . .Brian and Debbie Jensen along with their six children, were selected by Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas as Big Spring’s Family of the Year for 2009. . .Lady Spartan volleyball team placed fourth in the State Class B Volleyball Tournament. . .Dickinson State University Blue Hawks are Dakota Athletic Conference co-champs for 2009 with a conference record of 7-1. Senior Jordan O’Donnell of Baker was selected for the All DAC First Team. Senior Zach Hepperle, formerly of Baker, was named honorable mention AllConference. . .The Southeast Montana Economic Development Authority purchased six city lots on North 2nd St. W. in Baker in June. They are going to build multi-family housing units on the lots.
20 YEARS AGO Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 --
When District #12 combined school board met Nov. 9, members ratified a negotiated teacher contract agreement with the BEA. With the new contract, the base salary on a two year contract is $18,950 for the first year and $19,150 for the second year. . .Baker girl, Marjorie Orcutt,
daughter of Donald and Karen Orcutt, has been chosen to model in the 2000 Millie Lewis American Model and Talent Convention next January on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. . .Baker Spartan football team hosted the Missoula Loyola Rams Nov. 13 and defeated them 42-7. The Baker Spartans will host the Huntley Red Devils for the 1999 Class B title game. . .Lady Spartan basketball team placed fourth at the district tournament and will head to the divisional in Livingston. . .Plevna Cougars won their third straight 4-C District championship and are now headed to the divisional in Miles City. . .Deanna Hayden and her daughters Maria and Anita are the winners of the 36” La-Z-Boy raccoon from Baker Furniture.
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Nov. 23, 1989 --
November 17, a Baker man was injured in a fire at Lakeside Husky. Wayne Bennett was pumping old gasoline from the fuel tank of a snowmobile into a plastic bucket when a spark ignited the fuel and the snowmobile as well as part of Bennett’s clothing. Bennett was flown to St. Vincent’s Burn Center in Billings. Second and third degree burns covered 15 percent of his body. . .A retirement party for Wally Meidinger, who retired from MDU and WBI was held Nov. 18. Wally retired after 42 1/2 years with the company. . .Dean Wang is headed to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas Dec. 28. Wang will enter the NFR in 12th place in steer wrestling. . .Martha Schweigert and Lucille Riley received silver necklaces and roses when they were honored as “Stars of Yesteryear” by the Baker Women’s Bowling Association for 1988 and 1989, respectively. . .Baker Lady Spartans continued their no loss record by capturing the Southern B Divisional basketball title. They will go to the state tourney in Billings next weekend. . .Jack Lawler was honored by the Montana State Pharmaceutical Association as the 1989 recipient of the A. H. Robins “Bowl of Hygeia” award for outstand-
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40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 22, 1979--
A store just for kids will be open throughout the Christmas season. Chamber businessmen will display inexpensive items for every member of the family for the children’s shopping pleasures. It is an opportunity for each child to say they bought something themselves. . .Baker girls basketball team ends up third at tournament after losing a challenge game against Plentywood Monday night. . .Fallon County Commissioners signed a lease agreement last week with the Baker Racing Association for 61 acres lying east of and adjacent to the oilfield road in section 18. . .Three Baker couples participated in the Friendship Force Exchange between Bismarck-Mandan, ND and Hamburg, Germany. Those participating in the exchange were Mr. and Mrs. Vic Uttke, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Culver and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pinnow. The exchange lasts about ten days. . .Spartan football team is well represented on the All-Conference Teams. Leading the balloting for the entire conference were Allon Fleckenstein, Doug Vanderpan and Marlyn Hansen of Fairview. Other selections from Baker for the first and second teams and honorable mention were Tom Breitbach, Tom Barth and Mike Domagala, Andy Wade, C. B. Heiser, Randy Ketterling, Kevin Tuggle, Ward Anderson, Dale McCamish, Shane Farstveet, Marty Williams and Lester Straub.
50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 20, 1969 --
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Zacher, second place winners in the Fram Oil Filter Contest, won a mink stole for each of them. . .Contract negotiations between Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. and the union bargaining committee broke off today as the union representatives walked out of the meeting. Although no specific time for the strike to begin was declared, a strike appears imminent. . .School census for Fallon County shows a total of 1,455 students compared with 1,405 for 1968. . .A unanimous ballot was cast for the recommendation of officers selected by the nominating committee of Fallon
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Nov. 19, 1959--
Dr. Mel Rogstad presided over the annual kick-off breakfast for the fund raising for the Boy Scouts. FHA girls served the meal. . .T & M Electric and Furniture had their formal opening of the building connected to their store. . .A new home demonstration club was organized at Webster with Mrs. Ralph Runck as president. . .Two hundred 4-H members, leaders and their families attended the achievement banquet. Nine clubs completed the requirements for the year. . .Arctic cold temperatures hit this area, dropping to 22 degrees below zero. . .Jim Price, co-captain of the football team, receives a four year letter. Jim was also named for the second consecutive year to the all-conference team.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Nov. 24, 1949 --
Montana’s county assessors Saturday set up a uniform method of appraising cars and farm machinery for taxation next year. . .With Dolly Pfeifle holding the lucky number for the Hobby Horse drawing at the Lake Theatre Tuesday night. It brought to a close this popular event which has been held for the past ten weeks. . .In observance of National Educational Week, Sandstone Lodge No. 84, entertained the teachers of the grade and high school and members of the school board of Baker and their wives and husbands, Nov. 18 at a dinner at the Community church. One hundred and six dinners were served. . .The Baker Lions Club has presented a copy of the book, “The World’s Greatest Doers,” to the high school library and also to the Baker Public library. . .Robert A. Burkett, nephew of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Blakemore of Baker, has been accepted for a four year enlistment in the U. S. Navy.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 23, 1939 --
The Bismarck Construction Company was awarded the Baker-Ekalaka highway construction job on the nine-
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Call The Fallon County Times at (406) 778-3344 or send us an email at fctiwmes@midrivers.com to have your birthday listed at no charge. mile stretch out of Ekalaka, and began moving equipment in Wednesday. . .With a goal of two hundred sixty-five members from Baker for the American Red Cross, Baker is fast approaching its goal. The “regulars” have turned in a total of 245 members. . .Baker’s skating rink has been flooded and is now all ready for a hard freeze, which can’t come too soon to suit some of the younger folks, while most of us are glad the weather remains moderate. . .Elmer Schneider is putting the finishing touches on a three room apartment built on the rear of his studio. . .The Jewett Bros. building north of the Baker furniture exchange is being remodeled and will soon house a Gamble store.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Nov. 21, 1929 --
Mrs. T. A. FitzSimmons will direct the Christmas seal sale in Baker, the funds will be used to make possible the services of a public health nurse in Fallon County. . .Baker residents will have talkies by Dec. 15 is the report. . .This week Bakerites have had their first experience with real winter weather which began Sunday with a light snowfall and below zero temperatures. . .Eighty Glee Club students of Baker High School will be presenting “Lelawala” directed by Miss Carrick. . .A second accident
within a week occurred on the Ollie road last Friday when a new Nash sedan which was being driven to Baker by A. E. Rogers of Savage, tipped over and caught fire, burning completely. . .The rumor which was circulated during the past week concerning the finding of a mystery body in an isolated area in Carter county, has been branded as false and entirely fictitious by Sheriff McLean.
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November 22, 2019
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his early ranching days, he performed numerous jobs in the community. He drove school bus, custom hayed, sold seed and fertilizer and did backhoe work. DuWayne was a hard worker and never complained. He will be remember for his kindness and generosity. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Johnson in 2009; his grandson, Kevin; his sister, Reva, and his parents. Survivors include his children; Dana (Jim) McColly of Hinsdale, Michael Johnson of Hinsdale, Lona Everett of Kalispell, Tari Johnson of Wilsonville, Oregon, and Mark (Heidi) Johnson of Hinsdale; his brothers: Llewell (Betty) Johnson of Baker, MT, Darrell (Joan) Johnson of Baker, MT; grandchildren: Michael (Heidi) McColly, Paul (Kristin) McColly, Linda (Rhad) Keel, Chad (Katya) Everett, James (Maggie) Everett, Sean Everett, Erika Voeltz, Lauren (Jacob) Clark, Brady (Leisa) Johnson, Lukas Johnson, Mickayla Johnson and Trey Johnson; ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and the extended family of Kenneth Ketchum of Richland, WA. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at the Hinsdale Lutheran Church in Hinsdale, MT. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at the Hinsdale Lutheran Church with Pastor Doris Tollefson and Howard Pippin. Burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. A reception will follow burial at the Hinsdale American Legion.
On Nov. 10, 2019, President Sayge Barkley called to order the third meeting of the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club. Jordan led the American pledge and Jaeda led the 4-H pledge. Roll call was what our favorite holiday is. The minutes were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was pending due to the fact that the book was in the extension office and our treasurer was absent. There was no correspondence. For old business Jenna gave a report on the Interstate Exchange Club. They have already had their first fundraiser to help raise money for their trip to Maine next summer. Kodi gave a report on the Superior Care Villa visit. Country Cousins members brought their dogs, guinea pigs and other small animals for the residents to see. We reminded the members to turn in their re-enrollment packets in order to receive their project books. The club also reminded the members to pay their dues to the new treasurer, Cooper. They are $5/member or leader and $6/ horse member or leader. For new business Kodi informed the club about a CPR and First Aid class in December and the idea of having a group activity for the kids to put into their record books. Michael notified the club about the Range Club and their Interstate Exchange Club. The older members were reminded about demonstrations to act as a model for the younger kids’ demonstrations. The club decided to make a decision at the next meeting about the Foods Festival time and date. There
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Carla Rustad lives north of Baker near Ollie. She is married to Keith and has four children and two stepdaughters, along with many wonderful grandkids and great-grandkids. Carla has been painting with water colors for about 17 years. She has taken a few classes over the years, but mostly is self taught. She likes how you can not predict what the water is going to do, and half the time, it’s a “Happy Accident”. Carla paints with a group of artists who meet at Lawler’s in Baker on Thursday mornings where it is open for anyone to come do your own painting and support, laugh, have a coffee, soup and have fun together. She has exhibited her art work at the Fallon County Fair for a few years, and three years at the Badlands Art Association. In this year’s Badlands Art Association show there were a total of 51 artists exhibiting. Carla’s watercolor picture “Forgotten” was Mixed Media Watercolor because she also used pencil. Carla and Keith returned on Sunday to pick up her painting and look at the rest of the show. After viewing all the other exhibits, she saw hers and was shocked to see that it had the large burgundy ribbon titled “Best of Show” and “First Place” in the Amateur Division.
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The Christmas season is upon us, so in keeping with tradition the Times is asking residents to please submit a story, original poem, letters to Santa or photo of your favorite Christmas memory. Last year we had some wonderful stories submitted by older citizens of Fallon County. They shared Christmas memories of childhood that were enjoyed by young and old alike. These stories, poems or photos will be published in the Dec. 20, Christmas edition for everyone’s enjoyment. Please submit your stories by Dec. 12 to: fctimes@midrivers.com or mail to Fallon
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As many of you know, my last day at the Fallon County Times was November 21. I would like to take a second to thank the community for supporting the paper, myself and staff for so many years. I hope you continue your support for many years to come. The newspaper is a vital part of any community. I remember when I received a call from Alice Anderson, owner of the Fallon County Times 32 years ago, wondering if I would be interested in sales. Not knowing anything about a paper and how it worked made me wonder if I was the right one for the job, but I took a chance and 32 years later found myself having to make another difficult decision, to retire or not. I love my job and staff but felt it was time to hand it over to someone else and start a new journey. I will miss each and every one of you. I have learned a lot about this wonderful community, paper and myself. It is not an easy job, but when you have others that care it makes it easier. Thank you very much for being a part of my retirement party. Your presence touched my heart. I know you all have a very busy schedule but taking time to attend my party will not be forgotten. It was amazing! Thank you! Thanks to all those who called or stopped in early to wish me well. Also, thanks for all the beautiful cards, flowers, plant, gifts, gift certificates, lunches and posts on facebook. This day will be with me forever! Thanks for the memories. Tammy, Jennifer, Tina and Shannon, thanks for your unwavering support and encouragement every single day. The success of the paper is due largely to your dedication and hard work. You are amazing! Good employees/friends are hard to find, let alone, KEEP. I am humbled and grateful to have worked with you. By the way, if you want a career change, you could go into the party planning business. You did a wonderful job! You’re very special ladies. I will miss you all! THANKS So, thanks everybody again. It has been quite a ride. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of a very caring community. Thanks,
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DuWayne Richard Johnson, age 87, peacefully passed away on Nov. 17, 2019 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, MT. DuWayne was born on March 17, 1932 in Baker, MT, the son of Llewell and Theresa (Souba) Johnson. He attended country schools south of Baker and Baker High School. DuWayne married Edith Tunby on July 14, 1951 in Baker. In 1958 after working as foreman in the Baker oil fields, he and Edith moved to Hinsdale and bought the Old Mix Dairy where he ranched the rest of his life. DuWayne loved and lived for his family. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting with friends. With his giving spirit, he was always quick to help friends and neighbors. He and Edie opened their homes to everyone especially those who needed a place to call home. He had special fondness for animals from cats, dogs to horses and cattle. He was a true cow man. He knew his cows and cared for each of them. DuWayne was on the boards of the Hinsdale Lutheran Church, Farmers Union and Milk River Cowboys Association. With funds remaining from the closure of Farmers Union, he and Jean Dreiksosen were instrumental in establishing the Hinsdale Community Scholarship. In
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Villa Happenings Mrs. Tunby’s first grade class came to Superior Care Villa to spend time reading to the residents. Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Hilda Sieler who is attentively listening to the story being read to her.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 21 - Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990. Nov. 22 - Retirement Party for Dan Brosz, 3-5 p.m., Bowman Lodge. Nov. 23 - Lighting of Holiday Lights, 5:30 p.m., McClain Park. Nov. 24 - Xi Alpha Nu Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Baker High School; Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Fall Dinner, 11 a.m-2 p.m, St. John’s Catholic Church. Nov. 25 - O’Fallon Community Choir rehearsals, 7 p.m., Longfellow music room, FMC Festival of Trees begins at Thee Garage. Nov. 26 - Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Nov. 29 - Late night opening begins. Stores open until 7 p.m.; Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Contestant Calcutta, 7 p.m., American Legion. Nov. 30 - Small Business Saturday. Dec. 1 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Dec. 2 - PTA monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln School Multi-Purpose room; O’Fallon Community Choir, 6 p.m., FMC Dinning Room. Dec. 3 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30
p.m., American Lutheran Church; O’Fallon Community Choir, 6:45 p.m., Superior Care Villa. Dec. 4 - City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Sons of the American Legion, 6 p.m., American Legion. Dec. 5 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, ;Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Dec. 7 - Santa Claus Days, 10 a.m., Marmarth Community Center. Dec. 8 - O’Fallon Community Choir Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., Assembly of God Church. •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. •O’Fallon Historical Museum: Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-noon & 1-4 p.m. •Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. •Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., courthouse.
The first graders enjoy taking a break from the classroom to spend time reading to the residents. Pictured are Superior Care Villa residents Elsie Turbiville and Kathy Householder. The residents look forward to the visit from the youngsters and are always in awe at how well the first graders are able to read. Superior Care Villa resident Jerry Neary is intently listening and taking in the story being read to him.
The residents love interacting with the kiddos. Pictured is Vivian Pinnow engaging in conversation about the story she is listening to.
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Baker Lake – Fish population status Richard Menger,
MS, REHS, Fallon County, Environmental Health Office
Two days of fish sampling by Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) in Sept. 17 and 18, 2019 demonstrated a healthy start to the fish population in the recently renovated Baker Lake. Six fish species (black & white crappie, fathead minnow, yellow perch, rainbow trout and walleye) were sampled which included young-of-the-year (YOY) yellow perch and crappie. YOY fish indicates that adult fish stocked or released early in 2019 successfully spawned in Baker Lake. Furthermore, growth rates of adult fish, stocked or transferred from other waters, grew substantially in 2019. Black crappie were the most abundant fish sampled, a total of 3,368 were netted, most were YOY sized fish, only 35 were adults. Adult crappie mean length was 11.2 inches, the largest was 12.4 inches. Fathead minnows were the second most abundant fish, accounting for 1,043 fish. Yellow perch were the third most abundant fish composed of 27 adults and 599 YOY. Adults averaged 9.2 inches, the largest was 11 inches. Walleye catch included 8 adults and 27 YOY stocked fish. Adult walleye averaged 22.5 inches, the largest was 25 inches long and weighed 7.2 pounds. Sixteen rainbow trout were also netted, they averaged 10.5 inches long, the largest was 11.6 inches. Other than fathead minnows, which entered the lake with water from Upper Baker Lake, five other fish species were stocked by state hatcheries or by wild fish transfers conducted by region 7 FWP staff. Hatchery stocking of rainbow trout occurred on two dates (May 16 and June 13) which include 2,824 trout that averaged 6.6 inches long and 2,974 trout averaging 3.4 inches. The hatchery also stocked 10,000 walleye fingerlings June 25 that averaged 1.7 inches long. Following disease and pathogen testing at source waters and inspection for aquatic invasive species, twelve days of wild fish transfers from three water sources were conducted in 2019 to release fish at Baker Lake. Most fish transferred were adult sized and capable of spawning. Netting at South Sandstone
Reservoir April 15-18 and May 3 yielded 1,623 yellow perch and 229 black crappie. Nineteen adult walleye were captured from the Yellowstone River near Intake Dam May 6. Fifty-seven crappie were transferred from Tongue River Reservoir May 21. Netting at South Sandstone May 28-30 yielded 818 yellow perch and 125 black crappie. A second trip to Tongue River Reservoir June 5 resulted in transferring 57 white crappie and 142 black crappie. Lastly, a third effort at South Sandstone Sept. 17 yielded 163 yellow perch and 23 black crappie. Provided fish survive the first winter at Baker Lake additional fish stocking or transfers will be limited to annual stocking of walleye fry from the state hatchery or opportunistic adult walleye from the Yellowstone River. The other fish species will naturally spawn and sustain their populations. Despite the success of fish introductions thus far, angler success this winter and next spring could be slow due to relative low densities of larger fish. Rainbow trout will likely dominate angler catch this winter and next summer. Anglers will catch an occasional adult of the other species but do not expect to get a bag limit just yet. Some of the adult walleye are also tagged with a yellow floy tag placed under the dorsal fin. Anglers are encouraged to call the regional office (2340900) to report the tag return and if the fish was kept or released. This information assists FWP with understanding catch rates, growth rates and harvest success. The renovation of Baker Lake by Fallon County included numerous aspects including draining the reservoir, excavating deeper areas, removing debris from the 2018 tornado, adding structural fish habitat, adding fishing docs, a pier, swimming beaches, and many more. All these efforts were intended to increase the recreational enjoyment of the lake by the community and other users. Everyone involved with the project is optimistic that the increased depth of the Lake will reduce the severity and frequency of fish winterkills that has historically plagued the quality of fishery.
Montana WILD and VA program helps veterans recover from PTSD, substance abuse By Marla Prell,
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
A collaborative program between the Montana Veterans Affairs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park’s Montana WILD has earned national attention and has been proposed as a positive treatment option by the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The program provides veterans with an opportunity to learn about animal rehabilitation and then to use that experience in the veterans’ own recovery process. Each week, veterans in the program learn about a different raptor (birdof-prey) and its process of recovery. Participants also learn about the raptor’s characteristics, habits, the important role it plays in its ecosystem, and how they can help raptors. Injured and rehabil-
itated falcons, owls, eagles, hawks and even turkey vultures from MT WILD’s Wildlife Center have been used to teach different aspects of recovery, including patience, recovery plan, natural healing and the power of hope and positivity. During the eight years of the program’s existence, more than 1,000 veterans have participated. This includes 447 veterans in Montana V.A.’s PTSD residential program, and 623 veterans in Montana V.A.’s substance abuse residential program. In a 2014 study of the program, veterans were tested on motivation, feelings of peace, feeling connected to life, enjoying the company of others, anxiety/stress, ability to focus and feelings of pain before they started the program at Montana WILD and after they completed it. The study showed that 70.6
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percent of veterans had an overall improvement of these symptoms, and 30.2 percent had a marked improvement in symptoms. Veterans leaving the residential rehabilitation program have consistently rated the Montana WILD program as one of the top most valuable aspects of their treatment.
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isn’t the only aspect of Darlene’s career that she will miss. “The people,” she said. “I don’t care if they came in to complain or to yell at me or whatever. I just like being around the people and visiting with them.” She has found a lot of enjoyment over the years she has spent with
November 22, 2019 the Fallon County Times communicating with and getting to know the people that make up our community. “I wasn’t ready to retire the last couple of years, but probably about six months ago I thought it was time,” said Darlene. “To pass the torch on and let somebody else take over and see what they can do. I just hope it keeps going. It’s a vital part of our community and its history.”
The long hours were one of the most taxing parts of her career. “When you’re the publisher and manager of a business if somebody else can’t do it you’re always the one that ends up having to do it,” she noted. “So, I ended up putting a lot of hours in.” Darlene doesn’t have any specific plans for retirement. “I’m just going to take it one day at a time,” she smiled.
to water supplies based on the past experiences of spills in 2011 and 2015 on the Yellowstone River in Montana, and incomplete analysis of cultural resource impacts and consultation with potentially impacted Tribal Nations. Additionally, the comments include an engineering study commissioned by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to provide an independent perspective on potential spill impacts to irrigation and drinking water supplies. The study identifies the potentially impacted water infrastructure of Eastern Montana, evaluates the proposed project against design and safety standards, models potential spill scenarios and offers preliminary options to avoid or eliminate potential future impacts. While the
study affirms that the proposed project meets and in some instances, surpasses federal pipeline safety standards, it also identifies limited potential for spills to result in exceedances of health and safety water quality standards at the sites of key water diversion infrastructure serving Eastern Montana. The study identifies several infrastructure investments that can further reduce or eliminate risks to drinking water supplies. The study is available here: http://dnrc.mt.gov/supplemental-eis-response Governor Bullock also wrote in his comments that, “We hope the State Department and the cooperating federal agencies are able to complete a full analysis of the project impacts to inform the public and ensure potential risks are fully mitigated.”
Governor Bullock on Keystone XL Pipeline: “Deeply troubled by failure to adequately analyze potential impacts” Bullock submits comments to U.S. Department of State calling for potential risks to be fully mitigated MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today submitted comments on behalf of the State of Montana on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) for the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, expressing concerns over the failure to adequately analyze potential spill impacts and response, cultural resource impacts, and fish and wildlife resource impacts. “Dating back to my time serving as Montana’s Attorney General and throughout my two terms as Governor I have consistently expressed my view that development of Keystone XL must take into account the safety and security of the pipeline, the workers who will construct it, and the communities it will pass through,” wrote Governor Bullock. “NEPA requires federal agencies take a ‘hard look’ at their proposals in light of available information, analysis, and the potential for environmental impacts. In our review, the state concludes that the Draft SEIS falls short of this requirement and remains deficient in several important ways.” The comments submitted by Governor Bullock reflect the consolidated views of the Montana Departments of Environmental Quality, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and Natural Resources and Conservation. The most significant concerns raised by Governor Bullock reflect a failure on the part of the federal agencies to adequately analyze potential impacts from a spill
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November 22, 2019
Fallon County Times
The Spartan Scroll
News from the Baker Schools
‘Tis the Season...To be involved Baker
BHS teacher wins another award
By Zachery Craig
Adding onto her impressive resume, Baker High School teacher Carole Bettenhausen won the Student Council Advisor of the Year for the state of Montana. She was presented the award on Nov. 3 when she and student Zachery Craig, were in Bozeman for the State Student Council Conventions for AA, A, B and C schools. Carole has been the head advisor for Baker High School for two years, taking over for the retired Terry Curry. Carole also succeeded in the Speech and Drama department; she coached three state winning teams in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and coached over 20 students to individual state titles in speech, drama and debate. She was also chosen Speech and Drama Coach of the Eastern Division during her 30+ years of coaching. In her many years at Baker High School, she has made many positive impacts both then and now. Baker was tied for the most cash
given to Make-a-Wish with an overwhelming $2,000, due in large part to her efforts and encouragement. The highly acclaimed teacher, when asked about the award, said “I am very fortunate to work and live in a community that is so supportive of our school and our many activities; in addition, the students and staff at our school are fundamental to providing the opportunities for involvement and success in a variety of activities and functions. I enjoyed working as Terry Curry’s assistant in Student Council for many years and have benefited a great deal from her contributions and ideas. Finally, I owe a huge thank you to my students who nominated me for District Advisor of the Year and for Cindy Quade, who wrote a letter of recommendation for me for State Advisor of the Year. It is quite an honor to be chosen out of so many hard working and deserving applicants.”
Student Council “Trash Cache”
One of the new incentives for students to get involved is the Baker High School/Middle School Trash Cache. This idea, proposed by Katie Wang, consists of the names of all high school and middle school students being put into a bi-weekly drawing. Teachers and other staff can nominate students who go beyond what is expected in the classroom and/or show kindness and compassion. Every other Monday two students’ names are drawn out of the “Trash Cache” and they receive prizes. Some of the prizes awarded include prizes to “Cousin Eddy’s Car Wash”; gift certificates to Otto’s Coffee Shop and items donated by Katie Wang. This week’s winners are two middle school students: Quinn Griffith and Ivan Marshall. Both of these students received a $5 gift card to Reynolds, donated by Mrs. Bettenhausen.
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Back row (l-r): Owen Stieg, Walker Hadley, Harlee Graham, Teja Dietz, Shianne Beach, Hope Craft, Hallie Flint, Mya Hadley, Cooper O’Connor, Conrad Hess. Middle row (l-r): Eternity Tiedemann, Kayl Hadely, Mercedes Runfola, Hannah Goerndt, Mattie Mastel, Halle Burdick, Alissa Bohle, Alissa Schell, Gabe Kennel, Lena Kennel. Front row (l-r): Danica Shepherd, Selena Losing, McKenzie Holiday, Mckenzie Davis, Emily Burdick, Brittney O’Connor, Kyal Hadley, Jasia Stieg.
The students and advisors in SADD are always busy, but even more so during the holiday season. One of the original events has been to donate an item to Fallon Medical Complex for their annual fundraiser. Typically the group has made and donated wreaths, candle displays, Christmas trees, etc. In support of re-cycling/ re-purposing, advisors Cindy Quade and Carole Bettenhausen are encouraging members/families to go through their “stock of Christmas
treasures” and if they have a wreath that needs refurbishing/rejuvenating or ANY OTHER CHRISTMAS/ WINTER RELATED items, to donate them to the group. SADD members will then refurbish/redecorate to donate. If you have any items (ribbon, florals, etc.) that could be used to enhance these items that would be great. The advisors DON’T want anyone to go out and buy new items. We’re excited to see what we have donated and what new treasures we can
Baker High School Student Council upcoming events
It may seem a bit early, but the Baker High School Student Council is busy preparing for the upcoming holidays. One of their time-honored traditions is allowing students to play Santa Claus for the staff at Baker High/Middle School. Advisor Carole Bettenhausen explains that the students are provided a list of all staff and they pick a member to surprise with gifts the week of December 16-20. Each day, students will bring in small gifts to give to the staff members. Many students choose to write creative clues and have other students deliver the gifts for them. Part of the fun of this is seeing how quickly the staff members can guess their “Secret Santa”. On Friday, Dec. 20, the Student Council provides a lunch for all members and staff, where the staff members can “gift” their Secret Santa and, if necessary, reveal all identities. In addition to this Secret Santa Week, Friday, Dec. 20 is also “Ugly Sweater Day”; staff and students alike are encouraged to find and wear the ugliest sweater possible; the winners will be announced at the annual Kangaroo Court, which is also scheduled for Friday, Dec. 20. Students are gearing up and making their plans to surprise their teachers and staff members.
SADD upcoming events The members of SADD and advisors Cindy Quade and Carole Bettenhausen are excited about the upcoming events in November and December. One of the original “events” that SADD has sponsored is a donation or donations to Fallon Medical Complex for their annual fundraiser. The group recognizes the necessity of high quality medical care, especially in rural settings, and is committed to supporting
FMC continue its tradition of providing excellent health care. This year the group will be crafting Christmas decor to donate for the annual fundraiser. SADD students are encouraged to bring in items that can be refurbished/repurposed to create items for the fundraiser. In addition, the Mitten Tree will soon be placed in the high school office. Students, staff, and members of the community are encouraged
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create. We would like to have the items BEFORE Thanksgiving. If you have any questions, please call either Mrs. Quade or Mrs. Bettenhausen. Another long tradition has been the Mitten Tree. Students and staff and community members are encouraged to bring in hats, mittens, gloves or scarves that will then be donated to County Health for those in need. This year the tree will be located in the high school office and items can be dropped off there. Merry Christmas to all!
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to place mittens, gloves, hats or scarves on the tree; the items will then be donated to County Health, which will disperse these items for those in need. On Monday, Dec.16 the group will recognize “Chocolate Covered Anything Day”. SADD students are asked to bring in wrapped NON NUT chocolates, which will then be shared with the entire school. The SADD Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11. We will have pizza, chips, drinks and dessert; each member should bring $2 to help pay for lunch. Each member WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE in the Yankee Christmas Gift Swap should bring a wrapped gift item - $10.00 limit.
Thirteen schools participated at this event. The Baker team placed 3rd overall with 147 points, behind Miles City with 157 points and Poplar with 194 points. Individual Results: 83-88 lbs. - Riley Davis, Baker, placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Riley Davis won by forfeit over Corban Sorenson (Watford City) (FF) Semifinal - Riley Davis won by fall over Hayden Frieboes (Sacred Heart) (Fall 2:16) 1st Place Match - Riley Davis won by fall over Brian Bidwell (Forsyth) (Fall 2:13) 86-94 lbs. - Jaren Lingle, Baker, placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Jaren Lingle won by fall over Abe Potts (Forsyth) (Fall 2:15) Semifinal - Jaren Lingle won by fall over Joshua Prindle (Lockwood) (Fall 4:28) 1st Place Match - Jaren Lingle won by fall over Beau Rindahl (Sidney) (Fall1:28) 112-118 lbs. - Navaeh Miller, Baker, placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Navaeh Miller won by fall over Aaron See (Sidney) (Fall 0:37) Semifinal - Navaeh Miller won by fall over Carter Thompson (Lockwood) (Fall1:03) 1st Place Match - Navaeh Miller won by fall over Colton Bailey (Sacred Heart) (Fall 2:52) 135-147 lbs. - Jesse Brawley, Baker, placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Jesse Brawley won by fall over Jesse Bradford (Lockwood) (Fall 0:22) Semifinal - Jesse Brawley won by fall over Garret Anderson (Miles City) (Fall 0:37) 1st Place Match - Jesse Brawley won by fall over Trinity Barrus (Forsyth) (Fall 0:32) 75-83 lbs. -Tucker Miller, Baker, placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Tucker Miller won by fall over Jaycee Feurherm (Poplar) (Fall 0:35)
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November 22, 2019
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Cougar Tracks
News from the Plevna School
FCCLA attends Districts
FFA John Deere Expo On Nov. 14 and 15, the Plevna FFA competed at John Deere Ag Expo in Bozeman, MT. Mrs. Menees, advisor and chaperone, Al Paul traveled to Bozeman with twelve FFA members to compete against many other FFA chapters across the state. Plevna’s Vet Science Team, placing 8th, consisted of Seth Carroll, Nick Buerkle, Chloe Tudor, Dacy Buerkle and Jenna Paul. The FBM Team placed 4th with Dacy Buerkle placing 5th individually. The FBM Team members included Chloe Tudor, Dacy Buerkle, Jenna Paul and Jaeda Paul. Jaiden Dulin competed in Employment Skills, while Brentan Beyers competed in the Meat Evaluation. On the Agronomy Team, we find Chloe Tudor, Dacy Buerkle, Seth Carroll and Haydn Mellon. The Mechanics Team was comprised of Chloe Tudor,
Plevna FFA Members at JD Ag Expo (l-r): Cooper Peterson, Brentan Beyers, Seth Carroll, Nick Buerkle, Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, Bret Edgell, Chloe Tudor, Hadyn Mellon, Jaiden Dulin and Jaeda Paul.
Plevna FCCLA members at District (l-r): Adviser, Mrs. Robertus, Sophia Schumacher, Jaeda Paul, Kali Dulin, Jenna Paul, Jaiden Dulin, Dacy Buerkle, Maddie Butori, Izzy Cuppy and Whitney Thielen.
By Jenna Paul
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Plevna FCCLA Chapter consisting of Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, Jaiden Dulin, Izzy Cuppy, Jaeda Paul, Sophia Schumacher, Maddi Butori and Whitney Thielen, along with adviser Mrs. Robertus left early. Once they arrived in Glendive, they began setting up for the District V Meeting. The program started at 9:30 a.m. with the National Anthem and Flag Ceremony. As President of the District, Jenna Paul welcomed everyone and led the Opening Ceremonies. The members then participated in an icebreaker, where they played rock, paper, scissors, until they formed one big line. Beth Epley gave an inspiring speech explaining that a leader takes small steps: show up, listen and take notes. Following this, the members split into three groups.
The Plevna Jr. Quiz Bowl Team took 1st Place! (l-r): State Officer Andee Baker, Nick Buerkle, Jaiden Dulin, Jaeda Paul and State Officer Anna Slivka. Seth Carroll, Bret Edgell, Hadyn Mellon, Cooper Peterson and Brentan Beyers. Plevna’s Jr. Quiz Bowl Team, Jaeda Paul, Nick Buerkle and Jaiden Dulin, took 1st place. Seth Carroll, Hadyn Mellon, Bret Edgell and Brentan Beyers were on the Sr. Quiz Bowl
Team. The Livestock Judging Team consisted of Chloe Tudor, Dacy Buerkle and Jenna Paul. Congratulation to those who placed and good job to all who competed in the many events!
Dacy led the junior and senior members in a Leadership Track. Jenna led members in a Community Service Track, where members designed and filled bags for kids in Foster Care. The last Program Track involved first time members, teaching them about FCS and FCCLA. Following the tracks, members listened to the oral officer interviews and voted on the 2019-2020 officer team. Next was lunch. Activities during down times included dancing to YMCA and other songs. Following lunch, members wrote about their superheroes. Jenna then led FCCLA members in the Business meeting. They watched a presentation from last year’s National Leadership Conference. She also informed the advisers and members of changes to FCCLA competitive events. Lastly, they installed the new Officer Team. Overall, members had a great time and met new friends!
Kindergarten class visits Plevna Post Office
Movies Plevna Junior High at the basketball Fire Hall JH girls’ basketball
To follow up Fire Chief Bohle’s Fire Safety Presentation at the Plevna School, the Plevna Fire Department hosted a movie and pizza night after the ballgame on Nov. 9. They showed the movie, The Lion King. The Fire Department also took this opportunity not only to remind students and parents to set their clocks back, but also encouraged them to change the batteries in their fire alarms. The kids enjoyed the movie and pizza night.
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On Nov. 11, Plevna hosted a basketball game against Terry. The elementary girls’ team scored 0 points against Terry who scored 34 points. The JH Plevna girls’ finished the game with 29 points against Terry’s 34. On Thursday the Plevna Cougars hosted Wibaux in their final game before tournaments. The elementary girls’ scored 4 points against Wibaux girls’ 26 points. The Plevna JH girls’ scored 19 points against Wibaux’s 44. Good Luck at Tournaments!
JH boys’ basketball
On Nov. 11, Plevna hosted a basketball game against Terry. The elementary boys’ team scored 22 points in a very close game with a basket put in just before the final buzzer sounded. Good job Cougars! Terry scored 21 points. The JH Plevna boys’ finished the game with 19 points against Terry’s 34. On Thursday, the boys’ elementary played against Wibaux with a score of Plevna 35, to Wibaux’s 8. Great game! What a way to end the season! The JH boys’ scored 24 points while Wibaux scored 61. Good luck at Tournaments!
Postmaster Kleppelid showing the kindergarten class the killer bar.
By Jenna Paul
On Oct. 31, Mrs. Bidwell’s kindergarten class visited the Plevna Post Office as part of their Community Helpers’ project. Postmaster Kevin Kleppelid showed the students the correct way to address a letter. He also showed the students a stamp that cancels the postage stamp on a letter. The marks this stamp leaves are called killer bars. Mr. Kleppelid also let each student cancel a stamp on a letter. Postmistress Elizabeth Roeder gave each student a card and a stamped envelope so they could write a letter to their parents. The students each received some candy before heading back to the school. The kindergarteners had a plethora of fun and were excited to write their letters.
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Fallon County Times
16 Wild Game Feed sees an excellent turnout th
By Shannon Johnson
One of the largest fundraising events in Fallon County, Montana had its largest turnout this year, seeing more than the 1,000 people they had seating for. “We didn’t run out of food though,” noted Wendy Wagner. The 16th Annual Stan Wagner Memorial Wild Game Feed took place out at the Fallon County Fairgrounds in the livestock barns on Nov. 16. They began serving at 4 p.m. There were thirteen different dishes made with wild game prepared by Jake Wagner of Hanging W Meats, as well as other area cooks. The event ran until about 12:30 a.m., and there was plenty to do to keep entertained throughout the evening. Along with enjoying great food with good people, there were games for the kids with prizes, “Every kid that played got a prize this year,” explained Wendy. Some of the kid’s prizes included cash, a big screen television, guns and a game console. The winners of the reverse raffle were Danae Wiseman, winning the third-place prize of three Henry commemorative guns, a gentleman from Minnesota, winning the second-place prize of a $3,000 gift certificate to Guns and Things and Robert Livsey taking the first-place prize, which was ten guns. Some of the other items that were won throughout the night included many guns, a hog hunt in Oklahoma, a trip to the NFR and many others!
Willard Homemakers By Carol Sparks
Willard Homemakers met for their November meeting in the Fallon County courthouse with nine members present and one guest. Molly Barkley served a chili supper that was followed by a presentation on chocolate from Michael Millward, Extension agent. The business meeting included a report on fall council, serving lunch for the Ag series in January, and planning our Christmas party. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Semifinal - Tucker Miller won by fall over Andrew Leslie (Glasgow) (Fall1:46) 1st Place Match - Dalton Hinebauch (Lockwood) won by fall over Tucker Miller (Fall 0:31) 194-210 lbs. - Christopher Brawley, Baker, placed 2nd and scored 16.0 team points. Round 1 - Christopher Brawley won by fall over Jada White Bull (Poplar) (Fall 0:31) Round 2 - Christopher Brawley won in sudden victory - 1 over Thomas Bustos (Glendive) (SV-1 7-5) Round 3 - Lennox Lilley (Poplar) won by fall over Christopher Brawley (Fall 0:41) 213-227 lbs. - Sincere Ely, Baker, placed 3rd and scored 11.0 team points. Round 1 - Holden Meged (Miles City) won by fall over Sincere Ely (Fall 0:32) Round 2 - Caleb Kleinke (Sidney) won by fall over Sincere Ely (Fall 2:45) Round 3 - Sincere Ely won by fall over Cameron Spotted Bird (Poplar) (Fall 1:01) 93-1011bs. - Brendan Reetz, Baker, scored 3.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Issac Beardsley (Sacred Heart) won by
fall over Brendan Reetz (Fall 3:52) Cons. Round 1 - Brendan Reetz won by forfeit over Justice Almquist (Watford City) (FF) Cons . Semi - Angelina Escarcega (Poplar) won by fall over Brendan Reetz (Fall 2:25) 93-102 lbs. - Tarence Adamson, Baker, scored 3.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Brady Hoverson (Miles City) won by fall over Tarence Adamson (Fall 0:51) Cons. Round 1 - Tarence Adamson won by fall over Amaya Amyotte (Poplar) (Fall 0:28) Cons. Semi - Jessie Reed (Wolf Point) won by fall over Tarence Adamson (Fall 2:47) 84-92 lbs. - Jarek Janz, Baker, scored 0.0 team points. Quarterfinal - Wyatt Nelson (Colstrip) won by fall over Jarek Janz (Fall 1:14) Cons. Round 1 - Brody Ketterling (Lockwood) won by fall over Jarek Janz (Fall 0:40) Our next scheduled tournaments are: Baker Tournament, on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m., Miles City Tournament on Nov. 26 at 2 p.m., Colstrip Tournament on Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. and Sidney Tournament on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m.
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PLOWING COUNTY ROADS
REMINDER The first half of 2019 REAL ESTATE Taxes are due on or before 5:00 PM, November 30, 2019 The second half of 2019 MOBILE HOME Taxes are due on or before 5:00 PM, November 30, 2019 DUE TO THE 30TH OF NOVEMBER BEING ON SATURDAY, PAYMENTS FOR BOTH MOBILE HOMES & REAL ESTATE WILL BE ACCEPTED BY DECEMBER 2, 2019 BY 5:00 PM, WITH NO PENALTY & INTEREST. POSTMARKS ARE ACCEPTED.
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•proactive patrols of schools, businesses and residential areas. Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406-778-2222.
From the Bench
Justice Court
•Sergio Pena, Rio Grande City, TX, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 10/24/19. •Lynsey Rae American Horse, Hot Springs, SD, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 10/4/19. •Curtis B. Avant, Oklahoma City, OK, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 70/45, bond forfeited $95, ticket issued 10/29/19. •Kristina R. Hines, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 9/11/19. •Huriel C. Mendoza, Pahrump, NV, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 75/65, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 10/30/19. •Rumaldo M. Padilla, Alvon, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 103/70, bond forfeited $200, ticket issued 8/5/19. •Eliezer G. Perez, Mission, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 79/65, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 10/30/19. •Michael D. Stubblefield, Dayton, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 88/65, bond forfeited $120, ticket issued 10/30/19.
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•Jared L. Manning, Gilbertown, AL, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 10/13/19. •Joshua N. Stutts, Baker, partner or family member assault, causing bodily injury to partner or family member, 1st offense, deferred imposition of sentence, fine of $1,085 with $150 credit given for two days jail served prior to sentencing, 365 days jail with credit given for two days served prior to sentencing, 363 days suspended on conditions for one year (11/4/2020), attend, complete, comply and pay for all associated costs of 40 hours anger management. to be completed by 7/4/2020, ticket issued 10/14/19.
The Fallon County Commission and the Fallon County Road Department would like to ask for your patience while plowing snow on County Roads. Bus Routes will be first priority; Secondary Roads will be second; the remainder will fall in after that. For questions please contact: Road Department 406-778-2019, or the Commission 406-778-7107. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE DURING THE WINTER PLOWING SEASON
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FOR RENT FOR RENT: Four bedroom, two bath house with fenced in yard, a/c and detached one car garage. Pet considered. Contact Shawn 406-480-2980. 36tfc __________________________ STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT: 5x10, 10x10, 15x20 and 10x30. Call Shawn at 406-4802980. 46tfc
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-38p __________________________ WANTED: Looking for pasture, hay ground or farm ground to lease. Contact Ry O’Connor at 406-778-3946. 47-9c
FOR SALE FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS: Real Estate located at 102 West Custer in Baker, MT, is being offered for sale via sealed bid. The property includes a city lot and 2014 Friendship home. Sealed bids will be accepted at: McCone County Federal Credit Union PO Box 1101 Baker, MT 59313 Or in person at 115 N Main Suite C in Baker, MT Property sells AS IS. The credit union reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bids must be received at the Credit Union by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. If you wish to inspect the property, please contact the credit union to schedule an appointment at 406778-2920. 46-48c __________________________
FOR SALE: Rambling Rose building, old Ekalaka Eagle, for sale in Ekalaka MT. Historical building constructed from stone in 1925. Roof, electrical, plumbing and heating updated within last three years. Natural wood timbers on inside for added support and aesthetics. Owner retiring so priced to sell. Contact Sandi Bartlett 307-660-1213. 46-48c
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Part-time handyman. Pay equal to experience. Please call Angie, Jackson Village, 406-9783900. 46-47c
CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: The Baker Community Church members wish to thank everyone for supporting us during our annual raffle. The winners were: Lee Moore - $350 Gift Certificate to Baker Furniture, donated by Pat and Linda Hanley and Billy and Arlene Singer; Fitbit winner was Tiffany Davis, donated by Tom and Carol Sparks; 50 lbs. hamburger was won by Denise Stonebrink, donated by Baker Community Church and $50 was won by Sharon Harrison, donated by Jim and Tammy Reetz 47c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Alvin Madler would like to thank you very much for the cards, flowers and kind expressions of sympathy shown following his death. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and of great comfort to all the family. The Madler family 47p
LEGALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 7 p.m. City of Baker Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 Public Hearing is Handicapped Accessible All items pertaining to the hearing can be viewed at the City of Baker Office. The Baker City Council will hold a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by George Bailey, Managing Member; Eagle Landing RV Park, 837 Trestle Creek, St. Regis, MT 59866. The legal description of the property is Lot 2B, Amended Plat of Meadow Park of “Meadows First Minor Subdivision” and Lot 2 of the “Meadows Second Filing” located in the East one-Half (E1/2) of Section 14, Township 7 North, Range 59 East Principal Meridian, Montana, Fallon County, Montana Containing 26.77 acres, more or less, being subject to all easements and rightsof-way as shown, existing or of record. The property is zoned R-2. Mr. Bailey is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to establish a new 14 space Recreational Vehicle Park with complimentary office/washroom facility. This property is a part of a preliminarily approved phased
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subdivision 26.77 acre tract. The applicant has requested this CUP under Section 17.28.030 of the City of Baker Zoning Regulations, Ordinance #365. 17.10.015 - Conditional Uses. (a) At its discretion the city clerk may refer a conditional use permit application to the board of adjustment that shall hold a public hearing to review the application, hear public comment and provide a decision regarding the conditional use permit. The board of adjustment in its review shall consider all applicable conditional use performance standards or criteria provided in this title, as well as other factors related to the proposed conditional use that may negatively impact neighboring properties. The board of adjustment shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. Kevin Dukart, Zoning Administrator, has exercised his discretion to refer the CUP request to the Baker City Council. Conditional Use Permits are by the City Code taken before an appointed citizen board of adjustment for public hearing. However, the Baker City Council specifically retained that role unto themselves under 17.24.010 - Recreational Vehicle Parks Approval Process. Any new recreational vehicle park or an expansion of an existing recreational vehicle park shall require conditional use approval by the city council. A request for conditional use shall not be considered by the City of Baker until the applicant has submitted documentation that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has approved the plans and specifications for any new or expanded recreational vehicle park. A DPHHS “trailer court” license for a recreational vehicle park shall only include recreational vehicles in the license. Existing recreational vehicle parks will be required to comply with the updated zoning regulations within five years of city adoption or the sale of the park or change of ownership, whichever occurs first. An owner may file for an extension for up to two additional years to operate “as is.” 17.46.020. - Powers. 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. In exercising the above-mentioned 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, who will make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance in harmony with its general purposes and intent and in accordance with the general or specific rules contained in the ordinance. The concurring vote of four members of the board shall be necessary to reverse any order,
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requirement, decision, or determination of any such administrative official; to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under any such ordinance; or to effect any variation in such ordinance. Comments may be directed to Kevin Dukart, Zoning Administrator at 406-778-2692 or to the Planning Department at 406778-7111. 45-47c MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Fallon County Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Planning Board’s Recommendation of the proposed 2019 Fallon County, City of Baker and Town of Plevna Subdivision Regulations amendments. The proposed amendments are designed to implement the changes made to Montana Subdivision Law. The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m., in the Fallon County Commissioner’s Office located at the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. The proposed modifications to the regulations are intended to implement the modifications to the Montana Platting and Subdivision Act enacted by the Montana Legislature. The proposed regulations will be applicable to and affect all lands now or hereafter located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Baker, the Town of Plevna and the balance of Fallon County. A copy of the proposed Subdivision Regulations are available for public review in the Fallon County Planning Department during regular business hours. Comments and questions may be directed to Mary Grube, Planner Assistant, 406-778-7111 or grubem@falloncounty.net. Public Comment is encouraged. 46-48c __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Baker Council will conduct a public hearing on the Planning Board’s Recommendation of the proposed 2019 Fallon County, City of Baker and Town of Plevna Subdivision Regulations amendments. The proposed amendments are designed to implement the changes made to Montana Subdivision Law. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m., in the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room located at the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The proposed modifications to the regulations are intended to implement the modifications to the Montana Platting and Subdivision Act enacted by the Montana Legislature. The proposed regulations will be applicable to and affect all lands now or hereafter located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Baker, the Town of Plevna and the balance of Fallon County. A copy of the proposed Subdivision Regulations are available for public review in the Fallon County Planning Department during regular business hours. Comments and questions may be directed to Mary Grube, Planner Assistant, 406-778-7111 or grubem@falloncounty.net. Public Comment is encouraged. 46-48c __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE Low Income Assistance Available to Mid-Rivers Phone & Internet Customers Mid-Rivers Communications offers Lifeline low-income assistance to qualifying subscribers with discounts of $7.25 per month on phone, or $9.25 per month on qualifying Internet or bundled services. Larger discounts are available to qualifying customers on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount per qualifying
household. Eligibility standards for these assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Lifeline discounts for stand-alone phone service are scheduled to be phased out by the FCC beginning Dec. 1, 2019. Please contact your nearest Mid-Rivers office, call us at 1-800-452-2288, or visit www. midrivers.com/low-income-assistance.html for more information. 47c MNAXLP _______________________ NOTICE OF SALE FOR STATE SCHOOL TRUST LAND The Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will offer the following parcels of state land located in Fallon County for sale at public auction on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Fallon County Courthouse at 10 West Fallon in Baker, Montana under terms and conditions provided herein. Sale No. 948 Acres: 14.96 ± Legal Description: Tract 1 of COS No. 0104837, Sec. 36, T6N-R57E Minimum Bid for Land: $52,000 Value of Improvements on Property: $90,000 Location: Tract 1 of COS No. 0104837 in SW4SW4 of Sec. 36, T6N-R57E BID PARTICIPATION A bid packet containing an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form and Invitation to Purchase State Land at Public Oral Auction and General Terms & Conditions for Sale is available on DNRC’s website, http:// dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales or from DNRC upon request. For Open House dates, go to http:// dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales. All persons wishing to participate in the auction must submit a bid deposit postmarked by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The bid deposit must be in the form of a certified check made payable to DNRC equal to five percent (5%) of the minimum bid indicated for that parcel and submitted with a completed Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form. Failure to submit the bid deposit or Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form as provided herein will prohibit participation in the auction. All Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Forms and payments must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Cabin/Home Site Sales, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 596201601. For more information call 406-444-4289 or email renee. kelley@mt.gov. TERMS OF SALE for SALE No. 948: 1. The improvements and any other personal property on the cabin/home sites are owned by the lessee or other 3rd party. The successful bidder shall be required to pay the appraised value of the improvements in addition to the purchase price of the cabin/home site determined by the highest bid at the auction in accordance with MCA §77-2-318. 2. The minimum acceptable bids for the land are the values indicated above. 3. The parcel will be sold to the high bidder of that parcel. However, the current lessee of the parcel shall retain the option to exercise their preference right for purchase by matching the high bid for that parcel. If that right is exercised, the lessee will be deemed the purchaser of the parcel. If the preference right is not exercised, the high bidder
shall be deemed to be the purchaser. The high bidder will be responsible to pay the lessee for the value of improvements located on the property. 4. In addition to the purchase price for each parcel and the purchase of the improvement, the purchaser shall also be responsible for the following costs (if applicable to that particular sale) including, but not limited to: Advertising, Appraisal, Filing Fees, Water Right Transfers, Cost of Closing. All inquiries, bid deposits, or requests for forms must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Cabin/Home Site Sales, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601. For more information call 406-444-4289 or email renee.kelley@mt.gov. 47-50c MNAXLP _______________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Plevna Council will conduct a public hearing on the Planning Board’s Recommendation of the proposed 2019 Fallon County, City of Baker and Town of Plevna Subdivision Regulations amendments. The proposed amendments are designed to implement the changes made to Montana Subdivision Law. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m., in the Community Center located on Main Street, Plevna, MT on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. The proposed modifications to the regulations are intended to implement the modifications to the Montana Platting and Subdivision Act enacted by the Montana Legislature. The proposed regulations will be applicable to and affect all lands now or hereafter located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Baker, the Town of Plevna and the balance of Fallon County. A copy of the proposed Subdivision Regulations are available for public review in the Fallon County Planning Department during regular business hours. Comments and questions may be directed to Mary Grube, Planner Assistant, 406-778-7111 or grubem@falloncounty.net. Public Comment is encouraged. 47-49c MNAXLP _______________________
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was a sewing workshop on Nov. 14 from 3:30-5 p.m. for all youth. If anybody was interested there was a Shooting Sports meeting on Nov. 11. The beef weigh-in is on Dec. 30 from 9-11 a.m. at the Wang Ranch with an MQA to follow. Jenna and Jaeda volunteered to be on the fair awards committee, Jolinda is on the fairbook revision committee and the Pauls are on the livestock committee. The club members decided to include the senior citizens in the club Christmas party. Members are to each bring two white elephant gifts. Members with last names starting with A-O are to bring sweet snacks and last names P-Z are to bring savory treats. Michael then put on a rangeland game. Our next meeting is Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. and hosts, Riegers, are to bring drinks and paper products.
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Saturday, November 23
Starting at 5:30 p.m. Lighting of Holiday Lights at McClain Park. Businesses are asked to adopt a tree to decorate before this day. Lighting will be at 7 p.m. Community Choir will perform, 4-H will have games, Wagon Rides, Boy Scouts will serve hot dogs, chips, hot chocolate & roasted chestnuts. There will be a photo booth and a box to deposit Santa Letters.
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture • Friday, November 29
• Wednesday, December 11
• Saturday, November 30
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First Late Night Opening Stores Open until 7 p.m.
Small Business Saturday Support your Local Businesses!
• Saturday, December 7 Fantasy Food Fair
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Friday, November 29, open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, open until 7 p.m.
Monday, December 9
Baker Chamber Christmas Light Decorating Contest Homes will be Judged Monday, Dec. 9, after 5 p.m. 1st place - $50 in Baker Bucks 2nd place - $25 in Baker Bucks 3rd place - $15 in Baker Bucks
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Baker Fire Station • 4 - 6 p.m. Please provide a can of food or small donation to the Food Bank. Pictures with Santa courtesy of Baker Fire Department
Friends of FMC Foundation Chili Feed Chili, and fixings, buns, and drinks Thee Garage 5 - 7 p.m. Free Will Offering
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Register at participating Chamber of Commerce businesses Fri., November 29, thru Sat., December 21. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older. Each Tuesday, Dec. 9, 16, & 23, a drawing will be held for Baker Bucks.
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Toffee Sticks
Vivian Pinnow, Superior Care Villa, Baker, MT 3/4 C. softened butter or margarine 1/2 C. brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg yolk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 C. sifted flour
Mom’s Lefse
Eileen Meggers, Superior Care Villa, Baker, MT
9 C. Hungry Jack dry 1/2 pound margarine or 2 tbsp. vegetable mashed butter, softened shortening potatoes 3 tsp. salt 1 (6 oz.) package 1 pint cream butter scotch flavor pieces The night before, boil 6 C. water and pour over dry po1/4 C. light corn syrup tatoes and add rest of ingredients. The next morning add 3 1/3 C. flour and 2 tsp. baking powder. (Mix baking 1 tbsp. water powder with 1 C. flour and add rest of flour). Roll paper 1/4 tsp. salt thin on floured surface and bake on lefse grill. Makes 6 almonds, toasted, dozen. slivered
Blend together softened butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and salt. Stir in flour. Spread mixture in 13x9x2 baking pan. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Cool slightly. Combine shortening, butterscotch pieces, corn syrup, water and salt in a sauce pan. Heat and stir until sauce is smooth. Spread over top of baked dough. Sprinkle on almonds. Allow topping to set. Cut into 48 (1x2”) sticks.
Blueberry Cupcakes Donna Eldredge, Scranton, ND
1 box cake mix 2 eggs (your choice) 1 can blueberry pie filling Combine ingredients until well mixed. Prepare muffin tin. Fill each well, 3/4 full. Bake at 350º for 14 minutes. Can be served as is or with frosting.
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November 8, 2019
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The staff of the Fallon County Times wants to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving. We would like to give Thanks for all our customers, and readers. May you all find peace and happiness throughout the year.
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Unscramble the names of the following merchants and you could win Holiday Bucks!
1. LOLNAF TNUYOC SMITE CLUE “Publishing the history of Fallon County since 1916” 2. ERAKB UEFRUTINR CLUE “Your local La-Z-Boy Dealer”
3. LSRLSEUS GHTCILON CLUE “Gifts for everyone on your list”
4. GINLROL BERBUR CLUE “Get ready for winter with a new set of tires”
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5. ANKB FO KEBAR CLUE “Lake view drive thru”
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7. CREA’LSH AGCNCOTNIU CLUE “Accounting, payroll & tax specialists”
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6. &MJ BLMURE CLUE “We’ll help you hammer your way through your project”
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8. BNIAC RCEKE FECA CLUE “Try our delicious bierocks”
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9. RIEIPAR UFELS CLUE “Home delivery of propane”
10. EHTE EGAGRA CLUE “ No party too big or too small”
11. RSLNDASGAS ELERAFD DITCRE ONNIU CLUE “We’ve changed our name but the great member service remains the same!” 12. YNLDSREO KMETRA CLUE “ Fresh baked donuts”
13. ECNRRO ABR NOLOAS DNA OSAINC CLUE “Chicken fried steak dinner or sandwiches”
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14. ARKEB EAC WEHDRAAR CLUE “Stock up on your Christmas lights & decor here!
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16. EWS ATHW MCOUTS YERMBREIDO CLUE “Your Spartan gear headquarters”
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15. KAEBR UBLC CLUE “Your social hub”
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