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FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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Montana concealed weapon permit information Submitted by Sheriff Harbaugh Though the last several years many questions have arose around the concealed weapon permits and laws in the state of Montana. I would like to inform individuals on key points and laws pertaining to this. Concealed weapon permits (CWP) have been around for many years in Montana. In late 2008, Fallon County, like many other counties in Montana, saw a huge spike in permit applications due to the presidential election and the public worried about new gun laws affecting their Second Amendment right to bear arms. By Montana law the definition of a concealed weapon is one (weapon) that is, “wholly or partially covered by clothing or wearing apparel of the person carrying or bearing the weapon”. Even with the CWP there are several places you may not carry concealed and they are: • School buildings • Buildings owned or leased by federal, state or local government • Financial institutions
• Any place where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed or consumed. Applications for CWP can be found and printed off at falloncounty.net under the Sheriff’s Office tab or they can be picked up in person at the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office. Some initial permit requirements when applying are: • Must be a resident of Montana for at least six months (also as a resident of the county applying in) • Citizen of the United States • 18 years of age or older Many states reciprocate with Montana’s CWP and some do not. (For more information on that you can visit: www.gunlawguide.com.) The application process requires a background check and once that is completed the sheriff’s office calls individuals to come in and complete the rest of the process. Fallon County Sheriff’s Office charges $50 for the first four years and renewed permits are $25 for every four years after that. The approximate time for this process at this time is two to four weeks.
Per Montana law, there are several crimes and elements that can keep an applicant from acquiring a permit. Concealed Weapon Permits can be revoked per the Sheriff at any time during or after the application process. I would like to leave you with a thought while applying for a CWP. Many people believe because they are a concealed weapon carrier that perpetrators will just lay down and give up. This is quite the contrary. If you are not well prepared and willing too use your weapon in a life or death situation, then don’t pull it out. Perpetrators will take your weapon from you and use it on you. Repetitive training and practice with a weapon that you are familiar with along with a don’t give up attitude and a will to win in a battle will give you the best preparation possible. If you have any questions or concerns in regards to a Concealed Weapon Permit or the process, please don’t hesitate to call the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office at 406-778-2879. Thank you and be safe.
Christmas Wishes Help families in Fallon County who cannot afford gifts for their children this Christmas through the Christmas Wishes Program. The Christmas Wishes Program is sponsored by Fallon County Rec Department and Gamma Beta Sorority. Donations of any amount can be made to the Christmas Wishes account at the Bank of Baker, anytime before Christmas. Donations will be used to buy families clothing and toys so no child will wake up without a present Christmas morning. If you would like more information, please call 406-778-3152.
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O’Fallon Community Choir Christmas Concert The O’Fallon Community Choir presented their 37th annual Christmas Concert Dec. 6 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker. The Choir is under the direction of Debbi Jo Varner with Melissa Rost on the piano. The Choir also performed at Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care Nov. 30 and Superior Care Villa Dec. 2. A wide variety of music was performed by the Choir this season. Following are the chosen selections: “Gloria Fanfare” by Jerry Estes; “Born ‘Neath a Star” by Cynthia Gray; “Come Follow That Star” by Nancy Price and Don Besig; “An American Christmas Portrait” by Roger Emerson - soloists Karol Zachmann and Jon Smits; “What Can I Bring” by Russ Borchardt and Stan Pethel; “The Memory of Christmas” by Lloyd Larson; “Still the Holiest Night/Still, Still, Still/O Holy Night” arr. Philip Kern; “A Christmas Celebration” arr. by Warren Barker; “Merry Christmas To Us All” by Carl Strommen.
Choir members are Traci Bruha, Sam Castleberry, Elsie Efta, Tim Efta, Lisa Espeland, Isabelle Jacobsen, Raenette Kendall, Tom Kendall, Barb Klang, Karen Losing. Wayne Mangold, Harold Miller, Don Nygaard, Jasmine Qualley, Lorena Qualley, Brian Rustad, Keith Rustad, Jerry Schell, Brenda Schweigert, Dale Schweigert. Jon Smits, Samantha Smits, Rolph Tunby, Debbie Veroye, Karol Zachmann and Steve Zachmann. This year the O’Fallon Community Choir honored Father Tobin for his years of support he has given to the Choir. Some of the best gifts are the ones that make us feel good. The O’Fallon Community Choir works very hard to give this free gift of music every. We truly appreciate the community’s support.
Gallant goose teaches life lesson By Sherry Vogel Two weeks before Thanksgiving many V formations of wild geese were seen and heard passing over Baker Lake as the flocks synchronized their flights on their seasonal southbound migration. The following week as the temperatures in Baker plummeted to frigid bone-chilling lows, two small dark lumps were noticed 30-40 feet out in the middle of the lake. A young Baker boy, Matthew Domagala, noticed them but believing them to be debris went about his business. Two or three days later the dark mass once again caught his eye. By now the dark spot was smaller and to his surprise was moving. His curiosity aroused, he set up his telescope to get a better look. As he focused the scope he discovered to his dismay the dark spot was a live creature. It looked like
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a goose that was desperately flopping his wings. He was trying to take flight but, although struggling with all its might, was unable to obtain his freedom as his foot was encased in the frozen ice. Alarmed, he told his mother, Michelle. Realizing that the desperate goose had been stranded out on the lake for many days already, she promptly called authorities to report the poor bird’s dilemma. Several people had reported the bird’s plight. Authorities were hesitant to attempt a rescue as the ice covering on the lake was much too unstable. They said they would monitor the situation until conditions became more stable. The Domagalas began a daily surveillance. Michelle observed that as night fell another goose would come alongside its trapped comrade and take up an overnight vigil huddling with the trapped bird to help keep it warm. SEE GALLANT GOOSE, PAGE 2
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Many people have fond memories of special Christmas seasons. Once again, the Times staff is asking residents to share their stories and/or photos with the community for everyone’s enjoyment. These stories/photos will be published in the Dec. 18 Christmas issue. Poems, etc. are also welcome. Please share stories to make the Christmas issue a real reflection of the community. Submit them by Friday, Dec. 11, to: fctimes@midrivers.com or Fallon County Times, PO Box 679, Baker, MT 59313.
Times closed The Fallon County Times will be closed Friday, December 25, for Christmas. Deadline for the December 25 issue is Tuesday, December 22, at 2 p.m. The Times Office will close at noon Thursday, December 24.
Jessica Paul receives NILE Merit Heifer By Sherry Vogel Jessica Lynn Paul, 14 year old daughter of Albert and Lynn (Rieger) Paul of Ismay has been awarded a heifer calf by the NILE Merit Heifer Program. This is a very competitive program as entries are not limited to Montana. Paul was chosen on the basis of merit, future goals, and the ability to care for the animal. The merit heifer is awarded to an applicant between the ages of 12-16 who is either a 4-H or FFA member. The applicant must complete a lengthy application process to verify their commitment to agriculture, their future goals for a production operation, and have the ability to feed and raise the animal in the proper setting. The purpose of the project is to help youth get started in the beef cattle business. Jessica will own her heifer jointly with NILE until the heifer is raised, bred and all records in regards to the raising and breeding of the animal are complete. Then she will be required to show her heifer at the NILE Stock Show in Billings in October 2016. Once she completes all of these requirements, the heifer is hers and the start to her own cattle herd. Congratulations and good luck, Jessica!
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, December 16, 2005SMART is hosting an informational meeting regarding geothermal energy potential for our area. . . Picture: Santa spent Wednesday evening in Baker visiting and taking pictures with children. He is pictured with six month old Rhiannon Davenport. . . There is a new look to the Baker Recreation Complex. Fitness equipment has been purchased and is now ready for public use. The equipment includes 12 circuit training weight lifting machines and four cardio machines. . . Fallon County Commissioners, city officials - Mayor Clayton Hornung and city councilman Rod Morris met with rural firemen Dec. 8 about a proposed new fire hall. The firemen have developed a four year plan to get a new building which will house all rural and city fire equipment and provide space for meetings and training. . . Raymond and Jessie Fost are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 21. . . 90th birthday celebration for Ed Koenig will be held Dec. 18. . . Donald MacKay is pictured with a big bull elk he brought down near Fort Peck at the end of October. The elk had 6x6 horns with a 48 inch span. . . Picture: Scott Hardy, representing the Bowman Oilfield Golf Tournament Committee, presented Teddy Stoddard, Baker RSVP volunteer, a donation to the Baker Community Cupboard.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 11, 1975- Several men from both local and state agencies were on hand Thursday for the final inspection of the South Sandstone project southwest of Baker. Work was completed shortly before Thanksgiving. . Pictured are Alison Engesser, John Gordineer, Vicki Uttke, Kim Groshans, and Jill Gundlach, models in the Band Mothers Style Show. . . Funeral services will be held for Pieter James Gordineer, age three, who passed away following a lengthy illness. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Donald Gordineer. . . Tammy Post was presented a citation and trophy by Mrs. Esther Bremer at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Tammy won second place in the state Poppy Poster Contest. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 9, 1965 - An early morning fire gutted the newsstand and caused considerable damage to other places including the Ben Franklin store, Baker Lake Theatre screen and the accounting building next to the newsstand. . . John Breen was elected new Chamber of Commerce head this week during election of officers at their luncheon meeting held at Grainger’s Cafe last Thursday. . . . A vocational building was under consideration at the Baker school board meeting Monday night. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 8, 1955 - Five, ten and fifteen dollar prizes will be awarded to the homes having the best decorated yards, windows or displays, announces the Baker Chamber of Commerce president Eddie Nelson. . . The new front for the Baker National Bank was unveiled Wednes-
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day with a very modernistic appearance. . . Plans for the annual Fireman’s Ball were discussed by the Baker Firemen at their meeting Friday night. . . A regular meeting of the city council was held Tuesday evening, at which time it was learned that the Milwaukee Railroad owned a portion of the Baker Main Street. It was stated they didn’t believe there would be any problem in securing the title for the portion of the street. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 6, 1945 - Eggs are 50 cents a dozen when you can get them. . . . Mrs. Susan Hufford reports her son, Sgt. Bud, is now stationed at Tokyo Bay. . . Les Strangford recently returned from Easthampton, Mass., where he visited with his mother and relatives. He was accompanied on his return by “Butch” Lyman, an old friend of the family. . . Glen Grist arrived in Baker last Thursday, and Buzz Flint arrived Saturday, both from the West Coast and both discharged from the service. . . The Ollie High School basketball team played their first game at Ismay and trounced them 35-10. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 12, 1935 - Judge Roy E. Ayers, now representing second Montana district for Congress, announced his candidacy for Governor. . . The first Court of Awards to be held by the Girl Scouts was staged Tuesday by the pine tree with their leader Anna Mae Lawler. . . Harry Schroth addressed the Baker Men’s Club Tuesday night. Music for the evening was furnished by Milford Hansen at the piano and Bill Hubbard, violinist. . . Last Thursday evening, George Grainger coming from Miles City accompanied by his wife and sister, Mrs. Kiesau, and her parents, collided with Ed Christman who had three other passengers near the L.M. Larsen farm. The cars were badly wrecked but no one was seriously injured. . . Roy Mengel, Francis Erickson and J.E. Skidmore left today for Garden Park with plans to each bring home an elk.
Cards By Jay Gregory Twelve people came to play pinochle Dec. 6 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were three tables of four players each. Winners were Gwen Setinc, Levi Hlebechuk, Jerry Neary, and Marj Peterson. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … you can get legal help from the Montana Court Help Program? The Program has several Self-Help Law Centers and Stations across the state. Some locations include Great Falls, Kalispell, Billings, Helena, and Missoula. Court Help provides services to many rural locations, too. You can get the information you need to understand your legal rights. The Program cannot give you legal advice, but it can help you solve legal problems on your own. You can use the Program no matter what your income is. For more information, please visit the Legal System 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 1-800666-6899 free.
Orcutt winner of Chamber promotion The first winner of the Be A Winner! Shop In Baker! promotion, sponsored by the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, was Marla Orcutt of Baker. She received $100 in Baker Bucks.
Continued from page 1 Then in the morning, the companion goose would leave his trapped partner’s side for a few hours, returning in the afternoon. The companion looked as if he was bringing his partner its daily provision of food to help sustain its survival. Michelle stated, “I don’t believe it would have survived if not for its companion being with it.” The Domagalas continued to keep a careful watch on the compromised goose and his devoted partner. They noted that the waterfowl would work side by side vigorously pecking around the confined foot feverishly trying to get it free. Concerned citizens following the plight of the bird on Facebook felt helpless and reported the predicament to Dave Pauly, director of the U.S. Humane Society in Billings. Pauly was able to contact local officials who readily attempted a rescue. Upon arrival, rescuers were pleasantly surprised to discover the determined pair had successfully achieved their hard earned freedom. This story of perseverance and of trial and struggle had a happy ending. Mankind could well learn some valuable lessons from our feathered friends the geese. Extensive studies have been documented concerning the V formation of flying geese making their winter migration south each autumn. The flapping wings of the
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Extension calendar Dec. 17 - “Handling Calving Difficulty” workshop with Dr. Robert Mortimer Dec. 24 - Office closes at noon Dec. 25 - Holiday - office closed Dec. 29 - Carter County 4-HFFA Market Steer weigh-in Jan. 1 - Holiday - office closed Jan. 2 - Fallon County 4H/FFA Market Steer weigh-in
goose in front gives the “carrying capacity’ for the goose behind. This results in the entire flock of geese traveling 71 percent farther than each goose’s ability to travel on their own. Likewise, when we humans work together on common goals, then the achievement of our goals come faster and easier. Geese flying in formation noisily sound from the rear to give encouragement to geese flying in front so that flying speed can be maintained. The lesson we can learn from this is if we use supporting words, we strengthen not weaken each other. Perhaps the most amazing and valuable lesson we can learn from those two devoted and determined geese, that we were blessed to have shared in their story of perseverance, struggle and triumph, is in this phenomenon. When a goose flying in the V formation gets sick, wounded, shot down or in this case entrapped, two other geese will fall out of formation with the downed goose and follow it down to help and protect. After that, they will fly on their own power to join with another formation to catch their entourage. We might be wise to emulate the geese when, at times, our family, friends or other humans meet difficult or trying times that we, too, would come alongside them to provide love, warmth, and encouragement until they are strong enough to get off the ground and take flight.
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20 YEARS AGO Friday, December 15, 1995A new game warden has been assigned to Wibaux, Fallon and Carter Counties and will officially begin his duties Jan. 1. George Anderson is already living in Baker and familiarizing himself with the area. . . Alex Collie, Ismay rancher, was presented with a gold pin and a plaque in recognition of 45 years of service to the federal government as a weather observer. . . Lighting Contest winners are: Religious - Bill and Joyce Almy, honorable mention - Paul Berger; Traditional - George and Mary Lee Dietz, honorable mention Steve Stanhope; Animated Fritz Goerndt, honorable mention - LeRoy Kusler. . . Ken and Darleen Kochel of Miles City noted their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 8. . . Peace Lutheran Church Christmas program will be presented to the public Dec. 25 at the Marc Rieger barn. . . Fallon Medical Complex would like to congratulate the following nurses for completing a labor and delivery course: George Chavez, Archie Lindsay, Don Lee, Carla Markuson, Teresa Olson, Peggy Bagley-Smith and Elaine Sochor. . . Named to the All-State football team were Dana Quenzer and Justin Moser. They will be playing in the Class B All-Star Game in Billings this summer.
30 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 12, 1985- Weldon Birdwell, area rancher, brought a pen of longhorn cross steers to Baker Livestock Tuesday where the 1520 lb. animals brought $39.00 and the 1640 lb. steers sold for $39.75. . . Jennifer and Wayne Newell, children of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Newell, are pictured sitting on Santa’s lap. . . Daisy Girl Scout Troop 446 donated a manger scene to the Senior Citizen Center. Members of the troop are Jennifer Graham, Debbie Hanson, Amanda Groshans, Milissa Herbst, Johnna Pratt, Johnna Chaska, and Kelly Crawford. . Telmer Skogas, age 73, died Dec. 9; Adam Schopp, age 83, died Nov. 27; and Mervyl Brott, age 68, died Dec. 8. . . Whitey Jardee was discharged from the University of Utah Burn Center Nov. 27, having been a patient there for 124 days. He is returning to the burn unit daily on an out-patient basis for physical therapy.
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Margaret Koenig Funeral mass for Margaret Koenig, 87, of Baker was held Dec. 7, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Father Philip Chinnappan celebrating. Burial was in Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. A rosary and vigil service was held Dec. 6, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Margaret passed away Nov. 30, 2015, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. Margaret Lou O’Donnell was born Aug. 11, 1928, the daughter of Michael and Caroline (Hanratty) O’Donnell. Marge attended O’Donnell grade school and graduated from Baker High School. Nov. 10, 1946, Art Koenig proposed to Marge. They married and settled on the Koenig homestead northeast of Baker. They remained on the ranch where Marge and Art raised their family for the next 53 years. In the early years during the winter months, Art worked in the oilfield while Marge raised seven kids and at times kept the ranch going. During spring, summer and fall when Art was farming, Marge kept the kids in line at home and would load them up to take dad lunch in the field. Marge’s doors were always open to anybody who stopped by. Hot coffee was always ready as well as her sour cream chocolate cake. If they stayed late enough, she always found food (fried chicken) for supper and good conversation. After the kids left home, Marge’s activities including tending bar with Art, being a part of the Pink Ladies and Red Hat Ladies and was at Art’s side during his time as county commissioner. In 1990, Marge and Art retired and purchased their first motor home. Together they hit the road from Alaska through Colorado
to Texas. Four motor homes and several trips later, the list of friends was long. In 2002, Art passed away and Marge settled in the town of Baker. In February 2008, she entered Fallon Medical Complex Long Term Care. Marge was a hard worker. She was kind and always willing to help anyone. Her greatest love was Art. She especially loved her kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and all of her family. Marge was never one to want much for herself as the kids always came first. Marge is survived by her brother, Herb, of Baker; three daughters, Lynda (Ceph) Jones of Torrington, Wyo., Margaret Harris of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jacklen Shonka of Parker, Colo.; three sons, Richard (Linda) Koenig of Parker, Colo., Howard (Michele) Koenig of Kenai, Alaska; and Steven (Carol) Koenig of Walcott, N.D.; 18 grandchildren; and 19 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Art; her parents; daughter, Barbara Ann Koenig Wooten; four sisters, Mary, Rose, Ruth, and Betty; three brothers, Bob, Francis and Ray; sons-in-law, Jim Wooten and Bruce Harris; and grandson-in-law Jason Dosa. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
By Sherry Vogel Equity Co-op Association of Baker is now under the new management of Beach Cooperative Grain Company of Beach, ND. Although the final stages of transition will not be complete until Jan. 1, 2016, there will not be any lapse in feed sales. The full feed inventory is still available for purchase at the Baker elevator. Until all paperwork is in place, the Beach Cooperative will only be able to purchase grain that is delivered to their location in Beach. Come spring, the Baker Equity Co-op will once again have a full line of chemicals and fertilizers. This is one of the many opportunities and advantages that the board of Baker Equity feels will benefit the Baker elevator through this new lease agreement. Equity Co-op is now hiring a new
Hepperle retires on 80th birthday By Sherry Vogel Carl Hepperle had a double reason to celebrate Dec. 4, 2015, as he turned 80 years old and retired that same day. Seems Hepperle has made a habit of doubling his celebrations. He started his first job, graduated high school and married his high school sweetheart, Gloria, all in the summer of 1955. He then worked two jobs simultaneously over the next 59 years. After his first job with Lewis LaCross at the Economy Grocery Store, he became employed with Fred Morrow at the Coast to Coast. While working with Morrow, Hepperle learned the trades of installing linoleum, tile, wall coverings and counter tops. Because he enjoyed this work, he carried it on even after purchasing the Farmers Insurance Group from Walt Ehman in November of 1966. Although he had various office spaces through the years,
he settled at the Insurance Store in 1982. Hepperle stated, “Now after 49 years selling insurance at age 80, I think it is time to retire!” He continued, “People ask me, have you lived in Baker all your life?” My answer is, “I never made enough money to get out of town, but I made a living and it has been a good place to live.”
Dear Editor, Congratulations, Patty Malcom, on a well written letter that needed to be written. I agree with you 100 percent that it is such a shame what the county did to our roads, at the taxpayer expense. I certainly hope that when icy road conditions hit that no terrible accident happens. Dan Thielen (via email)
Fallon County Time-ly Tips By Sherry Vogel As the Christmas season approaches and the egg is in the nog, many families will be out on the busy highways and byways traveling to spend time with relatives. In this modern age, road and weather conditions need not be a total surprise. There are numerous websites that give potential road conditions even threats forecasted over a 24 hour period. They include temperatures, wind speeds, any road work, obstructions, and current accidents. You have a choice of looking at a basic map or an interactive map which by clicking on RWIS cameras you actually see a live picture of the highway at specific points across many states. Montana’s link, provided by the Montana Department of Transportation, is: http://mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/ At the bottom of that page is a section entitled “Nearby States and Provinces”. Find below links to several neighboring states which were submitted by Chuck Lee, Fallon County DES Coordinator. Colorado: http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm Idaho: http://511.idaho.gov/ North Dakota: http://www.dot.nd.gov/travel/ travel.htm South Dakota: http://www.safetravelusa.com/sd/ Wyoming: http://www.wyoroad.info/ All other states: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm Merry Christmas and safe traveling into the new year!
Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse 90th birthday party for Evelyn Morrison, 2-4 p.m., Baker Senior Center, Dec. 12. Baker Schools PTA Polar Craft Party, 2-4 p.m., Baker High School Complex Lobby; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Dec. 13. Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m.; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, Dec. 14. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Dec. 15. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, Dec. 16. Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, Dec. 17. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Dec. 20. Baker Homecraft; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement, Dec. 21.
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June Wickstrom A funeral service for June Wickstrom, 79, of Baker was held Dec. 4, 2015, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastor Bruce Kolasch officiating. Family received friends Dec. 3 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. June passed away Nov. 30, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. June Shirley Hope was born Jan. 12, 1936 to Howard and Minnie (Hutchings) Hope in Vallejo, Calif. She grew up and attended school in California. June later met Gustaf Wickstrom while he was in the US Navy. They married Aug. 14, 1954 in Vallejo, Calif. To this union five children were born: Ed, Bob, Donna, Danny and Mary. Gustaf and June moved their family to Buffalo, S.D. where they made their home. After the children graduated, they moved to Baker and later to Helena for 17 years. Due to failing health, June moved back to Baker where she made her home ever since. June enjoyed knitting and making dolls, along with clothes to match. She loved family gatherings and getting all of the kids together. She especially loved and cherished her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and inlaws. June is survived by her sons, Ed (Myra) Wickstrom of Baker and Bob (Scott) Wickstrom of Rockport, Tex.; daughters, Donna (John) Westling of Gravette, Ark., and Mary (Otis - preceded in death) Kapps of Baker; brother Gary (Mary) Hoen of Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by
manager who will be under the direction of Beach Cooperative’s General Manager, Levi Hall. Hall stated, “The entire staff at Beach Cooperative Grain Company is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with the patrons of Equity Coop Association of Baker. We look forward to providing you with the same great service you have become accustomed to.” He encourages local farmers who are not yet patrons of Beach Cooperative Grain but would like to become one to call Sandy or Kiffin at 701872-3761. Area farmers serving on the board of Baker Equity Co-op this year are Dirk O’Connor, chairman; Derrick Enos,vice chairman; Connor Beach, secretary; Jason Haar and Kevin Braun, members.
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MDT proposes bridge replacements Wibaux - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to replace two bridges over Beaver Creek on Montana Highway 7. The bridges are located at the northeast edge of Wibaux at reference post 80.2 and about one mile south of Wibaux at reference post 78.3. The project is expected to extend approximately a half mile from each end of the bridge replacements. The purpose of the project is to increase the effectiveness and enhance the safety of the route. Proposed work includes replacing the existing structures with two-lane bridges on the existing alignment and upgrading signage, pavement striping, and guardrail. Pedestrian, bicycle, and Americans with Disabilities Act enhancements will be considered. During construction, traffic will be maintained using alternate routes for the in-town structure and using a temporary, two-lane detour bridge adjacent to the existing Chase Follmer and brother Chance are peeking out from the structure located south of town. teepee Chase won in the Wounded Warrior Raffle Benefit held Construction of the proposed bridge at the Bazaar in November.
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Speech and Drama
Haylee Barkley, MaKenzy Shipstead, Shyanne Janeway, Samantha Smith, Taiken Goerndt, Maddie Reddick and Megan Greiff.
Students kick off Christmas Cheer event These students are kicking off their Christmas Cheer event. They will be assembling and delivering their annual Christmas baskets for the elderly. Every year they have collected a variety of personal care items such as hand lotion, shampoo, soaps, warm slippers/socks, scarves, etc. and filled baskets/gift bags/stockings with these special items to brighten some-
one’s Christmas. If you have any baskets, stockings or would just like to donate items or money to help purchase these items, please drop the items off at the main office at Baker High School. They will be delivering these items the week of Dec. 21.
By Shelby Smith November 21, the Baker speech and drama team traveled to Miles City to compete against various schools. Results are as follows: Memorized Public Address (MPA) - MaKenzy Shipstead 7th; Taiken Goerndt - 4th; LD Debate - Taylyn Dukart - 3rd; Extemp. - Tannon Dukart - 4th; Impromptu - Isaac Rost - 2nd; Serious Duo - Olivia Mahon and Devon Solberg - 2nd, Anna Espeland and Megan Greiff - 5th, Savannah Davis and Moriah Kesinger - 7th. Overall, they took second place in the drama sweeps and second in speech sweeps. They will be traveling to compete in Circle Dec. 19.
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Football Awards l-r: Luke Gonsioroski - best offensive player and Zeke Lund Memorial; Ben Fujimori - Steve McClain Memorial; Matt Packer - best defensive player. Not pictured: Andrew Craft - most improved; Shawn Hirst - most inspirational.
Sidney Early Bird Tournament - Wrestling By Ben Fujimori December 4, the Baker High School wrestling team traveled to Sidney to compete in the Early Bird Tournament. 113 lbs. - Trevor Griffith pinned Dylan Tabor, Killdeer, ND, 1:39; Pinned by Brody Anderson, Minot, ND, 3:57; pinned by Alex Madigal, Bowman, ND, :20; pinned by Shawn Barnes, Lake Stevens, WA, 1:54; pinned by Jalen Rambin, Billings, 1:10 132 lbs. - Keegan Kary placed second - pinned Zack Anderson, Killdeer, 1:43; defeated Peter Folk, Minot, 130; defeated Jacob Ruggles, Bowman, 14-4; pinned Talen Tate, Lake Stevens, 3:28; defeated Tyler Stratenburg, Minot, 16-0; defeated Brady Gorder, Sidney, 6-5; defeated by Brenan Veis-Senior, 6-0 152 lbs. - Dalton Herbst defeated by Ethan Beuham, Killdeer, 3-2; defeated Kamrin Madrigal, Bowman, 13-0; defeated Lane Jeffers, Bowman, 11-4; pinned by Luke Weber, Forsyth, 1:23; defeated by Jacob Fritzer, Billings, 3-2 160 lbs. - Paul Wang placed seventh - defeated by Dane Larson, Killdeer, 9-1; defeated by Lane Jeffers, Bowman, 1-0; pinned Austin Boswell, Dickinson, ND, 1:49; pinned by Brock Bushfield, Billings, :58; defeated Matt Larsen, Billings, 1-0; pinned by Bridger Coffman, Sidney, 1:32; pinned Caden Benhoe, Billings, 1:51 138 lbs. - Spencer Losing pinned John Tomjack, Killdeer, :35; pinned by Tyler Standberg, Minot, 3:36; defeated Clay Mattern, Bowman, 6-4; defeated Cody Lecoursierre, Lake Stevens, 7-3; pinned by Dillon Veis, Billings, 2:38 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft pinned by Derek Tabot, Killdeer 3:43; pinned Alec
Maragos, Minot, 3:22; pinned Sterling Lee, Bowman, 5:58; defeated by Sterling Lee, Bowman, 2-1; defeated Casmir Melton, Dawson, 10-6; defeated by Sergio Perez, Williston, 1:33 285 lbs. - Ben Fujimori placed eighth - pinned Zane Pittsley, Killdeer, 1:16; defeated by Hunter Swartwant, Minot, 9-3; defeated Beau Jeffers, Bowman, 4-3; defeated by Jayson Leinwand, Billings, 9-5; defeated Hunter Wilson, Dickinson, 3-1; defeated by Merlin Whitedirt, Colstrip, 6-2; defeated JJ Ellis, Billings, 2-1; defeated by Jayson Leinwand, Billings, 9-5 126 lbs. - Terrell Koenig pinned by Mathew Leier, Killdeer, 5:33; pinned Cole Schmalz, Bowman, 1:56; pinned Liam Pauley, Miles City, :55; pinned Nathan Heim, Minot, 1:30; pinned Michael Parra, Hardin, 5:23; defeated Adam Beyers, Baker, 3-0 113 lbs. - Dalton Lecoe pinned Jayden Hicks, Killdeer, 1:25; defeated Sam Goodman, Minot, injury default; pinned by Tyson Mattern, Bowman, 5:13; pinned Cameron Kjelshus, Minot, :46; pinned Tyson Matern, Bowman, 1:26; pinned Sam Goodman, Minot, :36; defeated Tyson Mattern, Bowman, 5-2; defeated by Brayden Ard, Billings, 15-0 138 lbs. - JC Ayers pinned by Cole Dukart, Killdeer, 1:18; pinned by Devin Stein, Minot, :51; pinned by Mitch Stuber, Bowman, 1:59;
pinned by Gage Vega, Williston, 3:38; pinned Tuyen Tram, Hardin, 2:52 126 lbs. - Quinton Wheeler pinned Nathan Heim, Hardin, :36; defeated Kyler Smith, Dickinson, 12-1; pinned Henery Lamar, Minot, 5:26; defeated Dylan Tabor, Killdeer, 11-7; defeated Kyler Smith, Dickinson; pinned by Michael Parra, Hardin, 1:25; pinned Henery Lamar, Minot, :52; pinned Nathan Heim, Hardin, :56; pinned Austin Quinlan, Forsyth, 5:51; pinned by Michael Parra, Hardin, :15 205 lbs. - Seth Mastel pinned by Jemario Jones, Minot, :14; pinned by Tristan Peterson, Bowman, 1:30; pinned by Wyatt Moron, Williston, :50 126 lbs. - Adam Beyers pinned Nathan Heim, Minot, :56; pinned Mitch Overvold, Glasgow, 1:13; defeated Terrell Koenig, Baker, 3-0 170 lbs. - Chase Huelle pinned by Dillon Jepson, Killdeer, 1:35; defeated Lane Boehm, Bowman, 7-4; pinned Keenan Hooker, Hardin, 1:25; defeated Hunter Walker, Colstrip, 8-6; defeated Dusty Rost, Baker, 8-1 160 lbs. - Dusty Rost pinned Steven Westarp, Killdeer, 3:13; pinned by Kameron Clark, Dickinson, 2:30; pinned Bryson Andrews, Williston, :45; pinned Steven Westarp, Killdeer, 1:04; pinned Bryson Andrews, Williston, 1:00; pinned Trevor Burgess, Williston, :36; pinned Tyson Sutherland, poplar, :53; defeated by Chase
Baker Schools PTA Presents: Polar Craft Party Come join us for some Hot Chocolate and crafting fun!
Baker High School Complex Lobby Sun., Dec. 13 • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. We have lots of fun wintery crafts and pictures with Santa!
$5.00 per crafter No Child will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Please contact Liz Roeder (406-891-0116) for details.
NOTICE Reminder to City of Baker Dog Owners: 2016 City of Baker dog licenses are due January 1, 2016. Please bring proof of current rabies vaccination when you license your animal. Licenses can be obtained at the City Office at 10 W. Fallon Av. in Baker. Kevin Dukart Clerk/Treasurer
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Huelle, Baker, 8-1 285 lbs. - Jonathon Caron pinned Curtus Hall, Killdeer, 1:57; pinned Zane Pittsley, Killdeer, 1:58; pinned by Ramsey, Billings, 1:33; pinned Levi Malcom, Billings, 1:15; pinned Curtus Hall, Killdeer, 1:00 The Spartan wrestlers will travel to Bowman Saturday, Dec. 12, to compete in the Bowman Rotary Tournament.
Volleyball Awards l-r: Madison Reddick - most improved; Scotti Robinson - most assists; Morgan Miller - most kills, most blocks and most valuable; Melissa Breitbach - most aces and most inspirational; Taylyn Koenig - most digs.
The Board of Directors of the Friends of FMC Foundation would like to thank all of the guests who attended the 13th Annual “Fantasy Food Fair”, held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Thee Garage. Special thank you to Kelly & Brenda Uecker for generously letting us use Thee Garage and making sure that we had everything that we needed for our guests during this fundraising event. Thanks to Blue Rock Distributing and M&C Beverage for talking to the guests about the wine and beer served by them during the evening. Thanks to all the vendors, Thee Garage, Baker CowBelles, Baker Club, Classic Cuisine Catering -Jeanie Drange & Andrea Rieger, and FMC. Thanks to Steve Zachmann for sponsoring the People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to Thee Garage for winning this award. A special thank you to a very special lady who shares her talents with us each year, Quick Draw Artist - Mary Setinc Smith. Marvin Gookin for doing the auctioneering for the Quick Draw. Also, thank you to the following who donated to the event or helped in so many ways. Big Sky Financial Planning Group, Larry & Peggy Niemerg, Craig & Wanda Pinnow, Mr. Wilson and Kay, Baker Furniture, Sew What Custom Embroidery, Leslie Bohle Bohle Images, Wayne and Mary Mangold, Steven Qualley, and Carole Bettenhausen. FMC PR Committee, Terry Bondy, Brad & Karla Russell, Amber Hurley, Judy McWilliams, Sharee Newell, Susan Stevens, Tanya Bailey, Ev Neary, Marrisa Burns, and Jamila Vogel. Congratulations to Jimi Fix who won the $250 Shopping Spree at Russell’s and Kristen Custer who won the $250 Shopping Spree from Baker Ace Hardare. Thank you once again for your continued support. All proceeds from this event will go towards a blanket warmer for the Long Term Care. We look forward to the 14th Annual “Fantasy Food Fair” in 2016! The Friends of FMC Foundation Board - Dave & Susan Stevens, Doug & Roseanne Varner, Mike Griffith, Craig Pinnow, Darcy Pankratz and Foundation Coordinator, Karol Zachmann.
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H ap py B ir th da y December 11 Ashlee Moore, Evelyn Morrison, Quinn Nemitz December 12 Morgan Hurley, Amy Lingle, Desi Rost, Keely Heaton-Custer, Kennadee Wiedebush, Lucas Gundlach December 13 Evan Morris, Dennis Varner, Eli Bock, Marla Wiman December 14 Brady Varner, Brendon Reetz, Jim Whiteman, Lisa Hastig, Mike Griffith December 15 Dale Newell, Wayne Newell, Garrett Johnson, Kevin Wenz, Shawna Schillinger, Travis Stark, Larry Pickett Back row, l-r: Mr. Coon. Front row, l-r: Cole Edgell, Colter Peterson, Bret Edgell, Sophia Dulin, Jenna Paul, Ashley Sander, December 16 Trinity Rieger, Dacy Buerkle, and Taylor Bertsch. Gentre Coulter December 17 Ashley Barnhart, Bobby Rost, Brittany Whiteman, Errin Wiman, Lori Rusley, Skyler Robinson, Zach Varner, December 6 and 7, the middle school and high school along to the Food Bank and packed food in boxes for those who Charlene Hanes with Mr. Coon and Mrs. Sparks traveled to Billings to attend needed a meal. Ashley Sander, Sophia Dulin, Trinity Rieger MBI Youth Days Leadership Conference. This is a valuable and Mr. Coon went to the Rescue Mission and sorted a giant Call 406-778-3344 or email opportunity for youth to experience new and exciting opportu- mountain of clothes according to size. Taylor Bertsch and Bret fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you nities working in a variety of settings. This year’s theme was Edgell were at the Salvation Army. The motorcycle clubs had would like listed December 18 - December 24. “Heroes 101 - Unleashing Your Superpower”. This year’s em- brought in all their “Toys for Tots” and their job was to help phasis will be how heroes in our lives enhance our self-worth, sort toys according to age levels. Jenna Paul and Dacy Buerkle as well as the importance of community service and interacting went to the WMCA and stuffed folders with information for with others in a cooperative working environment. membership of members. AW NFORCEMENT Bruce Colton was one of the keynote speakers who reminded The students from the conference were greatly appreciated Baker Police Department us that you need to keep trying new things. If you fall, get up by the places where they went to work. Overall, they did 54 • November 30 - December 6, 2015 - 31 Calls for service: 3 unand dust yourself off - you are still moving forward. We also hours of volunteer service. At a minimum wage they did locks; 1 ungovernable youth; 4 animal complaints; 8 informations; listened to a “Ted” Talk on the 3 A’s of Awesome: Attitude - $2,084.70 worth of work and completed the work in two hours 5 citizen assists; 1 citation for exhibition driving; 2 alarms (ungrieve your disappointments and face the future and move on; that would have taken one person nine weeks to complete. founed); 4 traffic stops; 3 agency assists Awareness - try to see things in life like a three year old does Each school used the SMART Action Plan to formulate a plan for the first time; and Authenticity - be yourself and be cool for their school. The middle school group decided on a “Coats Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and with that. Mr. Colton also addressed the stress that students face for Kids” program which they hope to implement by winter. rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conevery day and how to reduce the stress in our lives. He quoted The high school group decided to continue with their “Adopt a viction of responsible parties. Mark Twain, “I’m an old man who has known a great many Buddy” program where they interact and serve as mentors to problems; most of which have never happened.” Often times younger students with a goal of influencing the younger stuROM THE BENCH we worry needlessly. Mr. Colton showed us how to do deep dents to some day become role models, also. breathing to release some stress and suggested that like little The conference gave the students a chance to see what other City Court Justice Court kids, we should laugh at least 300 times a day. students are doing to make a positive contribution to their • Delenna Kenitzer Geving, • Jesse Manuel Luna, Fort We also attended a workshop of finding your strength and school and community. They came home with some ideas as Baker, speed, exceed restricted Worth, TX, speeding on non-inusing it when working together in a group. We are stronger to- well as inspiration on how to be a positive influence that will speed limit established local au- terstate, exceed day limit of 70 gether than we are apart. We all have a unique strength to offer, inspire others to work as a team towards a common goal to benthority, 60/45, bond forfeited MPH, 98/70, bond forfeited much like the super heroes, when working together as a team. efit others. They came to understand what makes not only a $65, ticket issued 11/24/15. $70, ticket issued 11/16/15. The community service projects were a very hands-on expe- good leader, but also what it takes to be a great follower and rience for the students. Colter Peterson and Cole Edgell went help others to implement their projects.
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A plethora of pumpkin pies Processed foods or home grown … which is better? There is a movement in the United States today that has been fueled by the recent worry or rather debate on foods that are engineered or inorganic. To combat this rising concern, a movement known as Farm to Table has begun crusading for healthier meals that are as the title attempts to convey - farm to table. Interestingly, the Plevna ag program is already involved in the new Farm to School program. This year the Plevna FCS teacher harvested 23 pumpkins from her garden. She certainly didn’t want them to go to waste, so she brought them to school and challenged her FCS projects class to use them. At first the class did various recipes including pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin soup, baked pumpkin seeds, as well as pumpkin cookies. However, even with all of these recipes being com-
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Pictured, l-r: Mrs. Stickney, Ike Nemitz, Isaiah Prather and Ryan Perfater with the pies they baked. pleted, the students still had more pumpkin than they knew what to do with. So Mrs. Stickney decided to use the remaining pumpkin for the FCCLA project Lead2Feed. FCCLA chapters throughout the nation are focusing on projects that impact the local community. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, 20 pumpkin pies seemed like the perfect project. Ike Nemitz completed a 20 pie crust recipe using an entire three pound can of butter-flavored Crisco. Mrs.
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Stickney was the official pie crust roller while Isaiah Prather and Ryan Perfater mixed the ingredients for the filling. New families to the school and community received a complimentary pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner.
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The Baker City Council is seeking letters of interest from residents within the City of Baker who would be interested in serving on the following boards: 1 - Position for the Fallon County Planning Board Term to expire 11-30-2017 2 - Positions for the City Zoning Board of Adjustment Terms to Expire 12-31-2017 and 12-31-2018. For more detailed information on board duties etc. please contact City Clerk Kevin Dukart at the City Office in the Fallon County Courthouse or by telephone at 406-778-2692. Letters of interest may be mailed to City of Baker, % Mayor Clayton Hornung, P.O. Box 1512, .. Baker, MT 59313. The letters may also be delivered to the City Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue, Room 120, in the County Courthouse. Letters will be accepted until vacancies are filled.
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The History of Farmers Markets Submitted by Elin Kittelmann, Fallon/Carter Extension Agent As we begin planning a Farmers and Crafters’ Market here in southeast Montana, it is a great time to look at the history of farmers markets. The history of trading and farmers markets are probably as old as agriculture itself. The first markets were developed in Egypt over 5,000 years ago when farmers along the Nile brought their fresh produce to be sold. Today there are farmers markets all over the world with the smallest ones being no more than two to three vendors selling their fresh produce to the largest one in the world in Tokyo, Japan which has over 1,700 stalls! As soon as a community of people moved away from survival farming and began to specialize in agriculture and engage in trade, the marketplace became an essential feature of community life. The first record market in the United States was in 1634 in the English colonies. Most people during the 1600s to 1800s relied on farmers markets as their daily supply of fresh food. Farmers markets reached a peak in the 19th century before declining through the 20th century. After World War II, the development of supermarkets, chain stores and convenience shopping were damaging to farmers markets. Many communities still maintained their markets, keeping close ties between communities and the local farmers. For example, the Market in Lancaster, Pennsylvania has been held in the same location since the 1730s! In the last few decades the interest in local foods has grown dramatically. Cities, community groups, and farmers began to establish marketplaces for selling farmer products directly to the consumer. Farmers markets are still a critical ingredient to our nation’s food system. Farmers markets are seen as a solution to the complex problem in our cultures’ growing isolations from other people, from the environment, and from the sources of our food. Farmers markets are defined as common facilities where several or more producers gather on a regular basis usually on a regular schedule to sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, bakeries and prepared foods. The most important criteria to be considered a farmers market is that goods are produced locally and vendors sell their own products. Farmers markets are a location where families can bond with neighbors and visit friends, but most importantly are a means to the consumer to get closer to their food source. Markets are targeted for offering higher quality, more favorable, fresher and healthier produce. The number of farmers markets have grown steadily over the past century and saw a
large rise in the past two decades. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the number had grown 300 percent in a 14 year span from 1994 to 2008 to 4,685 as more communities partake in the trade. The USDA reported a whopping 20% growth in 2009 to 5,274. Today there are over 8,000 markets operating in the United States and Fallon/Carter Extension is wanting to add one more farmers market to the list! Coming in 2016! In our communities we have numerous gardeners and farmers, talented crafters and folks with talents to share. We are excited for this upcoming opportunity, but we need your help. What suggestions do you have? Are you interested in being a vendor at our market? Are you interested in volunteering at our markets and planning process? Please contact Elin Kittelmann, Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent. (elin.westover@montana.edu , (406) 852-3693) There will be an informational meeting in January to begin organizing a Farmers Market Board of Directors, a structure for the markets, discuss funding opportunities and long and short term goals based on community needs and interest. Additionally as part of this project Fallon/Carter Extension will be offering a Level 1 Master Gardener Course starting in March. This is a course that will be held once a week for eight weeks and will cover all the basics of gardening and will help prepare gardeners for a successful growing season. Furthermore, a business course, On-Farm Success, will be held in the spring. This will be an in-depth course on business planning, financial management and planning, risk management and more. As part of the course we will be offering a bus tour through part of Montana looking at successful small business restaurants serving locally grown produce and farmers markets. For questions or more information contact Fallon/Carter Extension (406) 778-7110.
MSU Extension news Open a Montana medical savings account before Dec. 31 for 2015 tax savings Bozeman - Opening a Montana medical care savings account by Dec. 31 to help with medical expenses not covered by a health insurance policy or flexible spending account can help individuals save on taxes, according to Marsha Goetting, a family economics specialist with Montana State University Extension. Up to $3,000 of a deposit into the account, per taxpayer, is deductible from an individual’s 2015 Montana adjusted gross income, thus reducing taxes, Goetting said. “This tax advantage does not apply to your federal income taxes, however, and should not be confused with the Federal Health Savings Account (HSAs) or Federal Flexible Spending Plans (FSAs),” she said. To establish a medical savings account, individuals should contact their financial institution, such as a bank, savings bank or credit union, goetting said. She added that a Montanan with taxable income over $17,100 could save about $207 in state income taxes by depositing the maximum $3,000 in a Montana medical savings account. “It doesn’t matter if you have already paid your 2015 medical bills either by check, credit or debit card,” said Goetting. “You can add up those eligible expenses, make a deposit by Dec. 31 of this year and reimburse yourself from your Montana MSA as late as Jan.15, 2016. The key word is “paid,” Goetting said. “You can reimburse yourself for paid eligible medical expenses as late as Jan. 15, 2016. But if you haven’t yet paid those bills because your health insurance company hasn’t sorted out what it will pay and what you still owe, you can still reimburse yourself for those 2015 expenses after Jan. 15, 2016.” The amount available to reduce your Montana income is
the total deposited, not the amount use for medical expenses during the tax year, Goetting said. “For example, if you deposited $3,000 in a MSA but only $100 for eligible medical expenses during 2015, you still get to reduce your income for Montana income tax purposes by $3,000. The remaining $2,900 is available for paying medical expenses in future years.” A married couple who individually establish medical savings accounts can receive a $6,000 deduction if they file a joint Montana income tax return, Goetting said, and the couple will then save about $414 on their state income taxes. However, joint medical savings accounts are not allowed. Medical savings account amounts held in the name of a husband or wife can be used to pay the medical bills of either spouse or their dependent children, Goetting said. “For example, if a husband had $6,000 in medical expenses during 2015, $3,000 from his own MSA and $3,000 from his wife’s MSA could be used for his bills.” Eligible expenses include medical and dental insurance premiums, long-term care insurance, dental care (including orthodontists), eyeglasses or contacts or prescription drugs that are paid during the year. Not covered are medical-related bills that have been already covered by a supplemental, primary or selfinsured plan. Goetting said that Montana generally accepts as eligible expenses any that are listed in the IRS 502 Publication, “Medical and Dental Ex-
penses”, which is on the Web at: www.irs.gov/pub/irspdf/p502.pdf. An MSU Extension MontGuide can help individuals decide if they would benefit from a Montana medical care savings account. The publication (MontGuide 199817 HR) is free if picked up from a local MSU County Extension Office, or it can be downloaded for free from the Web at: http://msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT199817HR.p df.
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ROAD REPORTS JUST DIAL 511 MILES CITY AREA 1-406-233-3638 GLENDIVE AREA 1-406-345-8252 Statewide Toll Free 1-800-226-7623 TTY 1-800-335-7592 Internet Address www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo
CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday, Dec. 19 3-2-1 Drink Specials
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Where the best parties happen!
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.
Wed., Wed.,
Dec. 16: Regular Sale w/Special Bred Heifer/Stock Cow Sale Dec. 23: NO SALE Due to the Christmas Holiday
Wed., Wed.,
Dec. 30: NO SALE Due to the New Years Holiday Jan. 6: Regular Sale w/ Special All Breeds Calf Sale
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
F allon C ounty T imes B usiness D irectory
If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.
Townsend Accounting Tri-State Service Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623
701-523-3239 GUNS N THINGS LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT
406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net
Accounting, Taxes, Payroll
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Overhead Garage Doors & Operators
Jerry Townsend, Todd Tan & Rachelle Tan ACCOUNTANTS 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189
CALL 406-978-5646
Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting
GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015
Happy Holidays from the Jolley’s
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Kick the winter blues by upgrading your home. • New Construction • Remodel Specialists • Pole Barns • Concrete: Footings, Stemwalls, • Siding, Roofing, Windows O’Fallon COmmunity Choir performed for the residence at Superior Care Villa.
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Citizens of Fallon County, In response to the “Letter to the Editor” in the Fallon County Times dated December 4, 2015. I would like to present “Pictures to the Citizens”, concerning the narrowness of the Big Hill Road. The crown of the road will be adjusted when the weather permits, when moisture wets the surface of the road it becomes slippery. Scoria would correct this issue, but then we have a dust issue, so where’s the happy medium? Furthermore, this road was just re-surfaced and the shoulders pulled. Time, use and future blading of this road will correct these issues. Sincerely, Deb Ranum Fallon County Commissioner District 1
All pictures are from various locatons on Big Hill Road.
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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133
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New Listing: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 2 lots. Fenced yard w/underground sprinklers, 314 S 9th St. E. $134,500 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Two - two bedroom apartments. Utilities paid, no smoking or pets. Call 970-2195149. 51-2p ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
FOR SALE ____________________________ HAY FOR SALE: 450 bales - 30 percent alfalfa/hay mixed, 150 straight alfalfa. First and second cutting. Call 701-523-6657 or 307689-8458. 49-50c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-7974766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Group fitness instructor. Morning and/or evening classes during school year. A complete job description and applications are available at City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon, or call 406-778-3152. 50-51c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 2/15/16-12/15/16, Kinzler Rocking K Farms, Monango, ND. Three temp jobs. Cultivate, harrow, fertilize, plant, spray and harvest crops. Operate, repair farm equip, transport seed, fertilizer, water and chemicals for planting/spraying. Three mo exp, driver’s license, English required. $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 605-256-5300. Job #432589. 50p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the posiition of a permanent full-time 4-H Program Assistant. This shared Fallon and Carter County position performs a variety of activities which promote and support the Fallon and Carter 4-H programs; will typically spend one day a week in Ekalaka. Provides support and leadership in the planning and implementation of the 4-
H programs. Monitors all club activities; coordinates meetings, programs and activities; maintains permanent records reflective of membership and activity. Assists council members, clubs, leaders and members in attaining their 4-H goals while ensuring adherence to the Montana 4-H rules and standards. Attends council and club meetings, providing educational and program support. Participates in the planning and execution of 4H activities at both county fairs, 4H camp, and other special activities. Performs a variety of administrative duties including answering phones, greeting the public, and responding to queries about 4-H. Successful applicant will hold a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with the 4H program or similar youth development programs is preferred. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Benefits include, but are not limited to, optional enrollment in health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 50-52c ____________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Ranch is between Baker and Ekalaka, MT. work consists of 70 percent farming and mechanics, 30 percent ranching. Some experience with heavy equipment is a must. Travel is reimbursed. Ability to have and expand your own cattle herd. We have a smoke free work place. Starting pay is $16.50/hr along with a $500 starting bonus. Call 406-975-6236. 49-51c
NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Bowman, ND Gun Show Dec. 18, 19, 20, 2015, 4 Seasons Pavilion. 100 - 8’ tables - $25. Open to the public Friday 3 - 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission $3.00. Contact Rick Stark, home 406-778-2428; cell 406-978-2428. 49-51c
CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: A big thank you to all who bought raffle tickets on the teepee at the Bazaar in Baker last month. Because of you, $512 was sent to the Wounded Warrior Project. Thanks so much. Rita Breitbach 50c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Amy (Lutts) Skartved would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who called, visited, brought food, send cards and flowers and attended the services for Amy. Thank you to the class of ‘89 for the beautiful wreath, and to Jon
and Nic Stevenson and all your employees, Pastor Levi Durfey, Gary Bruce, and Brenda at Thee Garage. Thanks to all our family and friends for your support during this difficult time. Amy would have loved to see you all. Wade and Chance Skartved, Jean Lutts, Roy and Erin Lutts, Ken Lutts, Mary Waggoner, and families 50c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Helen Jensen would like to thank all of those who prayed, visited, called, sent cards, flowers, plants and memorials for our mom, wife and sister over the last year and a half and especially the last few months. Special thanks to Pastors Bruce and Reba for all of your support and the beautiful service; Melissa, Ben and Sandy for adding to the beauty with your music; Travis, Dale and Brenda for not only everything you did for the service, but for listening and supporting our “out of the box” requests; the ladies of the American Lutheran Church for the delicious lunch; and finally to Michelle, Kathy and the crew at Superior Care Villa. Mom could not have been in better hands. Thank you, thank you for all your superior care of Mom and Dad, and also your support to our entire family as we said good-bye. Delmar (DJ) Jensen Penny & Tim Sikorski & Family Bruce & Jeanne Jensen & Family Brian & Debbie Jensen & Family Leslie & Johnny Henson & Family Jill Jensen Maurice Tunby Rolf Tunby 50c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls and cards. We are finally on the mend, slow but sure. Thanks to Fallon County Ambulance crew, FMC staff and our niece, Tina, you guys were great. It is a blessing to have such a great facility and staff in Baker. Also, thanks to my brother and son, Scotty, for going with me to Billings and staying with me. Thanks to my little sis Cindy and husband Pete and everyone else who brought our mail to us in the hospital. It was greatly appreciated. To all of you - thanks! Lawrence and Donnetta Schaefer 50c
LEGALS ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of David Glen Hutchings, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-28 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, Dennis L. Hutchings, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. Dated this 30th day of November, 2015. s/Dennis L. Hutchings
HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE
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2504 Pleasant Ave. Miles City, Montana 59301 50-52c
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MNAXLP __________________________ CITY OF BAKER FINANCIAL AUDIT An audit of the financial affairs of the City of Baker, Montana has been conducted by James J. Wosepka, CPA. The audit covered fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Section 2-7-521, MCA, requires the publication of a summary of significant findings as follows. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the City of Baker for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, contained an Independent Auditor’s Report on the City’s general purpose financial statements. The reports issued for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, were unqualified reports. The audit contained no summary of significant findings for the fiscal year June 30, 2015. This publication is a summary and is not intended to be used as an audit report. Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file and open to public inspection in the City office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, Montana. Very truly yours, s/Kevin J. Dukart Clerk Treasurer City of Baker 50c
MNAXLP ____________________________ PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing on a proposed garbage rate increase will be held December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Plevna Community Center, 105 Callin St. W., Plevna, MT. Questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Clerk/Treasurer; by phone at 406-772-5001; by email at plevnamt@midrivers.com; in person at 121 Main St., Plevna, MT; or by mail to P.O. Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. Done by order of the Council of the Town of Plevna on November 9, 2015. 48-50
MNAXLP ___________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Zoning Commission Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Avenue Monday, December 14, 2015 All information related to this notice may be viewed at the City of Baker Office, Room 120 in the Fallon County Courthouse. Meeting location is handicap accessible. A Public Hearing will be held at the next City of Baker Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, December 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtoom. The proposed hearing is located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana, and is handicap accessible. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a Conditional Use application submitted by John (Justin) Cabot of Baker, Montana. The property is located at 16 East Sewall Ave., in Lakeside Addition, Block 5, Lots 1 through 4. This property is zoned Residential 2. The applicant proposes to operate a Commercial Taxidermy at this location. Baker City Code: 17.08.035 - Conditional Use. “Conditional Use” means a use that is not a permitted use in the zoning district. Due to its unique characteristics and circumstances it may be permitted subject to conditions that mitigate the impacts associated with the use. 17.10.015 - Conditional Uses. (a) At its discretion the city commission may refer a conditional use permit application to the zoning board that shall hold a public hearing to review the application, hear public comment, and provide
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. Investment/Income - 4 plex - all 2 BR. Units- Great Rental Income History - Close to Downtown - $220,000 1 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. $43,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NOW $89,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS
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2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer. Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe
Note: APPRAISED at $160,000
NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995
w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m a recommendation to the city council. The zoning board and city council 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 the neighboring properties. The zoning board shall recommend the application be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. The City Council shall hold a public meeting for all conditional use applications and shall base its decision on compliance with all applicable performance standards
provided in the title as well as other factors related to the proposed conditional use that may negatively impact neighboring properties. The city council may approve a conditional use permit subject to conditions that mitigate impacts of the proposed conditional use. (b) The city council may revoke any conditional use permit if it is clearly documented that the conditional use does not comply with any of the performance standards or criteria provided in this title or any condition placed upon the conditional use permit. 48-50c
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HELP WANTED Administrative Assistant for Baker, MT Take Your Next Step With
Prior Knowledge of Administrative Practices which include: AP, AR, Payroll, Purchasing, etc. Candidate must be Proficient in MS Office and have the ability to operate a 10-Key Calculator by Touch. C&J Energy offers Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and 401k To learn more visit www.cjenergy.com/careers Job #15-720 EOE
Grain Elevator Operations Beach Coop Grain, of Beach, ND, is currently hiring for a full-time position for grain operations in the Baker, Montana location. Previous farm and/or elevator experience preferred but not required. Job responsibilities include unloading of grain trucks, loading rail cars, grading grain, feed sales, general maintenance and housekeeping. General computer knowledge is preferred but not required. Candidate must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting heavy objects, working in all weather conditions and in confined spaces. Must be comfortable working at all heights. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to help create a safe work environment. Valid driver’s license required. Position comes with excellent pay, health/dental/disability insurance, and a 401K match. Apply in person at: 590 E Main St Beach, ND 58621 or Call Levi Hall at 701-872-3761 E-mail: levi@beachcoop.com
MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS _________________________________________________________________________________ TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. ________________________________________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creativefinance.com ________________________________________________________________________________ HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Paid training with U.S. Navy. Good pay, medical/dental, vacation, great career. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ________________________________________________________________________________ HIGH-TECH CAREER with U.S. Navy. Elite tech training w/great pay, benefits, vacation, $$ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil
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_________________________________________________________________________________ THE NAVY IS HIRING Top-notch training, medical/dental, 30 days’ vacation/yr, $$ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ________________________________________________________________________________ AUTO TRANSPORT COMPANY seeking professional class A CDL drivers. Experience preferred. Excellent wages, benefits, and bonuses. Call 406-259-1528 or apply online www.jandstransport.com/drivers. ________________________________________________________________________________ Auto Hauler Transportation Company is looking to fill a dispatcher position. Salary DOE. Full benefit package available. Please send resume to dispatch@jandstransport.com. _________________________________________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015
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KIDS’ CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST Ages 0-4 • 5-7 • 8 - 10 The winner in each age group will receive
HOLIDAY BUCKS which can be redeemed at any of the participating businesses.
Coloring Contest Rules 1. Employees of the Fallon County Times and their immediate family are not eligible to win. 2. All entries must be received at our office by 4 p.m. Monday, December 21. 3. Winners will be announced in December 25 issue of the Fallon County Times. 4. All entries become property of this newspaper and can be printed accordingly. Drop off entries at: Fallon County Times,115 South Main PO Box 679, Baker, MT 59313
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