VOLUME 99
ISSUE 8
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
County Dispatch Center gets much needed upgrade
The handicap accessible fishing pier at South Sandstone Reservoir. The pier is in a great location for anglers. Photos by Lori Kesinger
South Sandstone Reservoir restoration underway By Lori Kesinger was designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities In a new era with new understanding, problems at South Sandstone Act (ADA) so individuals with disabilities could have the same accessiReservoir, located nine miles southwest of Baker, are being addressed with bility as anyone else. an ambitious restoration project. The restoration is a collaborative effort Pylons on the west shore will also be moved to allow more parking space between Fallon County and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP). for larger RVs. Cordell Perkins, Region 7 Fishing Access Site Program Manager, presented the restoration concept to Fallon County last summer. “A really big part of all this has been recognizing Sandstone is a destination location for a lot of people across this region and even extending to other states,” Perkins said. “We want to make sure it is here for everybody to enjoy for generations to come.” Vertical shorelines were created by erosion caused by wind and waves. Tons of sediment had been carried out into the reservoir. Collapsing banks also created a danger to anglers wanting to fish from shore. Crews have been hard at work on the project. Part of the restoration has been to recreate the shoreline by pulling sediment out of the reservoir. Riprap, a sustaining wall of stones, will be used to armor the shorelines to guard against future erosion. Shore restoration is visible on east side of South Sandstone Reservoir. Natural rock will Boaters will have more room to park their be used to armor the shoreline to prevent erosion. trailers on the east side. The dilapidated boat ramp has been replaced with a ramp extending further into the water to “FWP wants to continue to build relationships with other entities around prevent damage to boats being launched. More boats will also be able to the state. A good way to do that is to combine efforts to do these types of dock at the access site. projects,” Perkins said. On the west side, a fishing pier has been set over prime fishing water. A Post construction, the goal is to maintain the integrity of the reservoir handicap accessible ramp leads visitors to the pier from the parking area. and to also improve it. The restoration project is expected to be completed The dock will include fishing pole holders and ample room for anglers. It by spring
By Lori Kesinger For years the Fallon County dispatch center was small. The technology was extremely dated. However, those troubles can now be laid aside. A major upgrade to the county’s 911 system is fully functional and online. What many don’t know is that the center dispatches not only for Fallon County but also Prairie, Wibaux, and Carter Counties - approximately 8,000 square miles. Those counties found it more economical to have dispatch services provided to their counties. A new tower outside the center is much more structurally sound and capable of holding all the equipment the 911 center needs to support its radio communications for many years to come. The radio system and 911 call taking equipment was also upgraded. The center has seven dispatchers. At any given time, two to three dispatchers are working 12-hour shifts at the center. Each of the new consoles can be raised or lowered, so dispatchers can break up their shifts by standing. Dispatchers also have new computers and software for the emergency system, which makes it easier to find people using cell phones for emergency calls. It uses databases and cell towers to locate callers. The updated system also does a better job at recording and mapping calls. “Probably 70 percent of calls are now wireless,” said Chuck Lee, Disaster and Emergency Services director. “Nationwide, it is probably 80 percent.” Lee also said the county will be working to bring the text-to-911 system to the county. The text system would be a way for people to text 911 instead of having to call. “I believe we are one of the top five dispatch centers in Montana,” Lee said. “We have policies and procedures in place to do things right and the resources to make it happen. We take it very serious.”
Air Force training expansion hangs in the balance By Lori Kesinger Those for and against expanding military airspace over portions of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming are waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to announce their decision on the proposal. They have about 45 days from the Air Force record of decision to approve or deny the airspace - March 1. The Air Force approved an expansion of the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) military operating area (MOA) on Jan. 16, which now requires approval from the FAA. With the FAA approval, the PRTC would become an area of 28,000 square miles, triple the current size, allowing B-1 bomber air crews at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD and B-52 Stratofortress air crews based at Minot Air Force Base, ND to train in. According to the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, the Air Force first proposed the expansion in May 2008, beginning a series of environmental and public reviews which were completed in November 2014. Throughout the process, the Air Force received and incorporated valuable input from local residents, interested organizations, local government offices, Native American tribes, State Historic Preservation Of-
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fices, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other agencies. “Currently, we expend a substantial portion of our valuable training time commuting to distant ranges that have suitable training airspace,” said Col. Kevin Kennedy, the 28th Bomb Wing commander. “This lost time doesn’t just limit the amount of training we can accomplish; it also costs us more in fuel and wear and tear on aircraft. Expanding the Powder River Training Complex will significantly improve our air crew’s readiness for the missions they’re performing for national security and provide a premium value for each training dollar provided by the American taxpayer.” “The expanded training airspace … is critical to ensuring our airmen and women receive the training they need to protect and defend our nation abroad,” South Dakota Sen. John Thune said in a statement. “The Air Force has made the safety and security of those living within this training airspace its highest priority.” He also said the expansion could prevent Ellsworth from being shut down under Base Realignment and Closure, a federal cost-cutting program. Montana elected leaders and state aviation officials say the
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bombers would disrupt rural communities and livestock productivity as they fly as low as 500 feet above ground level on maneuvers, dropping flares and chaff. “I’m not against military training - we need them, but I don’t understand why they need to put it here,” said John Tronstad, a rancher and pilot located south of Baker. “There are other big areas more suited to it.” Tronstad has flown small aircraft for about 45 years to check cattle and water lines of his own and neighbors’. “I’ve come close to some military aircraft. They are big, fast and hard to see,” he said. Montana Sen. Daines stated the Air Force plan doesn’t address concerns about low-level flights disrupting civilian and commercial flights, including emergency medical flights and others connected to the oil industry. The Air Force acknowledged in a study released Nov. 28 that low-altitude flights and sonic booms could startle residents and livestock in the region. It has not provided any information on costs associated with the expansion, including potential damages to affected landowners and ranchers. SEE EXPANSION, PAGE 8
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, February 25, 2005Lady Spartans are on their way to the divisional tournament in Columbus this weekend, Feb. 24-26. This past weekend in Glendive the Spartans were victorious over the St. Labre Braves in the championship game, 54-47 to give them the number one seed in District 3B. . . Fallon County Sheriff Tim Barkley has hired a new deputy, Tim Grube, formerly of Miles City. Grube is actually a native of Pennsylvania but has been working for the Custer County Sheriff’s Department. . . The Plevna Lady Cougars will be at the Southern C Divisional Tournament Feb. 24-26 at the Billings Shrine Auditorium. . . Brittany Straub of Plevna was chosen as Most Valuable Player of the 4C District Tournament held in Baker, Feb. 10-12. . . The Baker City Council and SMART are going to work at securing a grant to clean up the hazardous materials in the Baker Hotel. Once clean-up has been accomplished, they can move forward with renovating the historical landmark. . . Winners of the Corner Bar Cribbage Tournament held Feb. 20 at the Corner Bar were 1st - C.B. Heiser, 2nd - Tammy Reetz, 3rd - Louise Varner, and 4th - Reed Meschke. . . Area volunteers are saluted in this issue of the Fallon County Times. . . Knights of Columbus Free Throw winners are: Isabella Heaps, Shawnna Steffes, Kelsey Hadley, Shanay Wyrick, Kalli Wyrick, Jordan Gray, Kyle DuCharme, Trey Shipman, Bryan Overton, and Robbie Gray.
Schweigert, Jon Neumann, Dean Wang, Scott Bilges, Andy Kreager, Mike Dexter, Dan Stanton, Doug Bechtold, Keith Helfrich, and David Delcamp. Cheerleaders are Sharon O’Connor, Kim Groshans, LaVonne Wolenetz, and Brenda Bechtold. . . Valentine king and queen from the nursing home are John Graf and Theresa Johnson. . . Midn. 1/C Barbara Neumann has been awarded the Cox scholarship at the Naval Academy to participate in a Chinese language and culture program. . . . Hull Technician Third Class Otis Kapps, who lives in Baker, recently re-enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 20, 1975 -- John Beach, wrestling in the state meet at Dillon last Saturday, lost in the semi-finals. He was the winner in the consolation round, however, and took third place in the meet. . . Baker Women’s Bowling Assoc. has completed its tournament. First place winner in the all-events handicap was Karen Howe, followed by Mary Madler in second. All-events scratch winner was Sharon Krell. . . Baker residents would like to welcome a new face this week. The new minister of the Baker Community Church is Rev. Richard Lawrence, who is starting out with his first church. . . John Hecker took first place in the all-events of the Men’s City Assoc. bowling tournament held this past weekend. Jim Samsel took second. . . Mrs. Arnold Pinnow was chosen “Mrs. Porkette” recently at 20 YEARS AGO the State Pork Producers meetThursday, February 24, ing held in Great Falls. 1995 -- Two time state wrestling champion John Mer- 50 YEARS AGO win is proudly following the Thursday, February 18, footsteps of his older brother 1965 -- Dick Schmidt’s astonRob. Both Merwin boys wres- ishingly unpredictable Baker tled their way to the top their basketball team turned in the junior and senior years. . . Eastern Class B upset of the Baker High School is proud to season by tumbling the highly announce that Beth Obrige- regarded conference champion witsch has met all the require- Circle Wildcats, 68-65, in a ments to be named a finalist in rugged overtime clash at Circle the National Merit Scholarship Saturday night. . . Community Program competition. . . High Fund Drive has been comtemperature Feb. 19 was 66 de- pleted. Goal was set at $3,500, grees. . . New businesses that total collected was $3,461.48. . opened during 1994 were hon- . Emmett Gregerson met with ored this Feb. 16 at The Loft. the city council Tuesday night Businesses honored were: to show specifications and Jane’s Home Cookin’, Video plans for the lighting of the city Tyme, Main Street Casino and athletic field by the Baker AthGrill, Roy’s Motel, Carousel letic Assn. . . Mrs. Francis Flowers, Pumpkin Patch Day- LaCross was elected president care, Lakeside Motel and of the Fallon County Memorial Apartments, Rollie’s Uphol- Hospital Board at its monthly stery, Jeanette’s Homespun meeting. . . Two hundred Country Clutter. . . There will twenty-five car license tabs be a surprise open house for Or- were sold Feb. 15, a record for lynn Sieler to celebrate her 75th Fallon County. birthday, Mar. 4. 60 YEARS AGO 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 24, Thursday, February 21, 1955 -- Annual Jaycee banquet 1985 -- Interstate Ag Days are was held Tuesday evening at scheduled for Baker Mar. 7-8. . the Legion Hall with president . . Class B district basketball Walter (Buzz) Flint taking tournament begins this week- charge and turning the meeting end in Miles City. Baker enters over to Toastmaster Gene Huntthe tournament in first place in ley. . . Definite plans have been the conference. Members on made for the construction of a this year’s squad include Ty Masonic Temple in Baker on Stuart, Brett Hickey, Dave the lots between the library and
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the Larry Busch residence. . . Harlan Haydal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stroud of Baker, has been selected as his unit’s Airman of the Month. He is an Air Force H-19 helicopter mechanic with the 38th Air Rescue Squadron. . . Fifth annual Blue and Gold Banquet was held by the Baker Cub Scouts Sunday with 134 in attendance. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 22, 1945 -- Washington decrees a midnight curfew for night clubs, theatres, road houses, saloons and all other entertainment places throughout the nation. . . Staff Sgt. Joe Weinschrott and wife have been visiting in Plevna for the past week. Joe has been stationed at McCord Field near Tacoma, Wash., for some time. . . Mrs. Chas. Hansen of Willard received word that her son, Henry Tronstad, received the Bronze Star on the battlefield in Belgium. . . Pat Honstein sent word to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Honstein of Willard, saying he is now in Luxembourg and that he was in several engagements with the enemy in that territory.
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Contact Trapper education your Congress class members The 114th Congress convened Jan. 6 addressing key issues including immigration, homeland security and the Keystone XL pipeline. With 247 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this congress has the largest Republican majority since the 71st Congress. Contact Montana congressional delegation at:
US Representative Ryan Zinke, Republican 113 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-3211 Fax: 202-225-5768 zinke.house.gov
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 28, 1935 -- Baker Spartans came back from the district tournament in Miles City with the trophy for second place. Terry won the championship. . . Fallon County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday gave the Government Marginal Land Purchase Department an option on 43,365 acres of tax deed land lying outside the city limits. The commissioners appraised the land at $1.35 an acre. . . The Misses Edna Thom US Senator Steve Daines, Republican of Jamestown, N.D., and Irene Washington, DC Office Schumacher of New England, 1 Russell Senate Courtyard N.D., nurses who this winter have been employed at the Washington, DC 20510 Baker Elizabeth Hospital, asPhone: 202-224-2651 sumed charge of the establishFax: 202-224-9412 ment Feb. 24 in place of Mrs. stevedaines.com Dan Gunderson who is reportedly in poor health. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 26, 1925 -- For the first time in history the inauguration of a president will be broadcast by radio on the morning of March 4 when all America will tune in. The Gold Medal station, WCCO, will broadcast the address of President Calvin US Senator Jon Tester, Coolidge. . . The encampment Democrat of Oddfellows meet last SaturWashington, DC Office day night and conferred all 724 Hart Senate Building three degrees on E. Samsel and Washington, DC 20510-2604 William Ohlrich. . . G.E. Hough Phone: 202-224-2644 will be the new proprietor of the Fax: 202-224-8594 Service Garage after March 1. tester.senate.gov He will handle Dodge and Overland cars.
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The Montana Trappers Association will conduct a free voluntary Trapper Education Class Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. It will be held in Glendive at the First Congregational Church, 120 W. Power St. A free lunch will be provided to those attending. Children under the age of ten years must be accompanied by an adult. This class will instruct proper trap placement, trapping equipment, trapper ethics and responsibility, fur handling, health concerns and trapping regulations. Registration will take place at the class. For further information, contact MTA Dist. 6 Director Harold Johnson, 406-480-2519 or MTA Education Coordinator Fran Buell 406-375-3178; email: 7mbuell@itstriangle.com
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Cards Ten people played pinochle Feb. 15 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There was one table of four players and two tables of three players. Winners were Ping Ho, Lorraine Meschke, Teddy Stoddard and Jay Gregory. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Feb. 22, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
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Nicholas Helgoth Funeral service for Nick Helgoth, 33, of Baker will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch. Visitation for Nick will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb.
20, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a prayer service taking place at 7 p.m. Nick passed away Feb. 17, 2015 at his home in Baker. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Edith (Foy) Gift Edith M. (Foy) Gift of Laurel quietly passed away to meet her Savior on Feb. 10, 2015 at Billings Clinic Hospital. She was born Apr. 7, 1922 in Omaha, Neb., to a family of five brothers and one sister of which she was the eldest. Edith lived in Omaha where she met and married Rolland Gift and moved to Baker, Mont., where they lived for nearly 30 years. Then she lived in Omaha until 1997 when she moved to Laurel, Mont., and lived there until her death. She lived a full and blessed 92 years and was a treasure to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her three children, Larry Gift of Council
Bluffs, I o w a , Sharon Gullach of O m a h a , Neb., and Jan Naylor of Park City; eleven grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. The legacy she gave to us was her laughter, her gift of serving others, her deep love for her children and grandchildren, her character and integrity, and an unshakable faith in God. We will miss her greatly. Cremation was completed by Cremation and Funeral Gallery of Billings. Memorial services were held at Park City Baptist Church Feb. 14, 2015.
Legislative update By Rep. Lee Randall This session has been unique, serving my last term and being elected into a leadership position has been bittersweet as it seems like only yesterday I was serving my first term. In January, the House of Representatives elected me to the position of Speaker Pro Tempore. My duties include training Representatives, managing chairman, acting as Speaker of the House in the absence of the Speaker, and many other administrative duties. It has been an honor to serve in leadership this session. I look forward to helping each legislator understand the process and enable them to be successful. Over the past month we have heard many bills ranging from simple code language cleanup to big issues like water compacts and the death penalty. Agriculture issues in general have been fairly quiet this session. However, two bills that I see having a major impact are the CSKT water compact and a bill to establish a board to manage the sage grouse. The CSKT water compact is a huge issue in the northwest corner of the state. The compact itself will grant the tribe on reservation and off reservation water rights along with appropriate $55 million to the tribe for a water project. I have some grave concerns with this compact. The compact is hundreds of pages long and has many water law changes, some I view as unconstitutional. In my opinion
there is still a lot of work to do with this issue. My hope is that we will reject the compact again this session and find a better solution in the near future. The sage grouse issue is one that hits much closer to home. The concern is that the bird will be listed in the near future and there is no disagreement that if the sage grouse is listed it would provide major headaches for agriculture and oil and gas development. Senate Bill 261 would create a management board to implement rules dealing with the bird and natural resource development. The idea being if we get ahead of this and show the feds that we can handle management ourselves, that we would dodge a federal listing. I am approaching this idea with caution. Giving an unelected board too much authority or having the wrong people on the board could spell bad news for all of us in agriculture. However, I believe with the right tweaking we can make this a workable bill enabling us to manage the bird, protect agriculture, and continue to develop our natural resources. We still have much work to be done in Helena, but I am optimistic that we will have a good session. I like to say, “For every law we pass, we should repeal two”. Please feel free to contact me at any time via email or phone. Email: LeeRandall_2003@hotmail.c om Phone: 406-444-4800
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Rights and freedom celebrated at program By Lori Kesinger Celebrating “America land of Civil Rights and Religious Freedom” brought a sizable crowd to the annual Americanism Program at the Longfellow Gym in Baker, Feb. 11. The Knights of Columbus hosted the program for the first time in its history. After 50 years, Sandstone Lodge #84 Masons and the Charity Chapter #60 Eastern Star decided to withdraw from the responsibility. Father Thomas Tobin gave the invocation and Steve Zachmann welcomed the
community to the patriotic program. Presentation of the colors (flags) was done by the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. The Baker Middle School seventh grade band performed three arrangements, “The Star Spangled Banner”, “The Thunderer”, and “A Celebration of Taps”. The Baker High School choir sang about the Civil Rights Movement in “They Had a Dream”, the Underground Railroad in “Follow the Drinking Gourd”, sad-
ness of a family when a soldier leaves in “Soldier”, and a Civil War battle site in “Find the Cost of Freedom”. Steve Zachmann gave a presentation on civil rights and religious freedom. He focused on the pivotal role the Knights of Columbus had in adding the words “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance 60 years ago. O’Fallon Community Men’s choir, under the direction of Debbi Jo Varner, sang “Hands United in Peace”, “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle
Fly”, and “America, of Thee I Sing!”. Veterans in attendance were recognized for their service to America. The Baker High School band gave a resounding performance of “Fantasy of Yankee Doodle” and “Armed Forces on Parade” and received a standing ovation. Father Tobin gave the benediction followed by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary retiring the Colors. Numerous community members enjoyed refreshments and visiting after the program.
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final day for farm owners and producers to choose coverage is March 31, 2015. “These programs provide financial protection against unexpected changes in the marketplace, so now is the time to have those final conversations, to ask any remaining questions, and to visit the Farm Service Agency to make these decisions,” Nelson said. “For the first time in many years, farmers have the opportunity to update yields or reallocate base, but if no changes are made by Feb. 27, the farm’s current yield and base will be used,” Nelson said. “If no program election occurs by Mar. 31, then there will be no
2014 payments for the farm, and the farm will default to PLC coverage through the 2018 crop year.” Nationwide, more than 3,500 training sessions and producer meetings have been conducted on the new safetynet programs, including 140 meetings in Montana. The online tools, available at www.fsa.usda,gov/arc-plc, alow producers to explore projections on how ARC or PLC coverage will affect their operation under possible future scenarios.
Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed, and wheat. To learn more, farmers can contact their local Farm Service Agency county office. To find your local office visit http://fsa.usda.gov/mt.
Montana FSA: Farm Bill safety-net deadlines approaching for Montana farmers Bozeman - U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) state executive director Bruce Nelson reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres is Feb. 27, 2015 , and the
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Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, Feb. 19. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Feb. 22. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Feb. 23. Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, Feb. 24. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Feb. 26. Retirement party for Vivian Panasuk, 2-4 p.m., Plevna Community Center, Feb. 28. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Mar. 1. Fallon County Ambulance; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Mar. 3. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Mar. 4.
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Baker Police Department
• February 9, 2015 - February 15, 2015 - 36 Calls for service: 1 911 hang-up; 2 agency assists; 1 alarm; 2 animal complaints; 2 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 disturbance; 1 fight; 2 harassments; 4 informations; 1 noise complaint; 1 suspicious person; 1 theft; 13 traffic stops; 3 unlocks Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
City Court • John Wesley Hargrove, Gallatin Gateway, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for a period of six months (8/9/15), Public Defender fees in the amount of $250, 180 days jail with 178 suspended on conditions for a period of six months (8/9/15), jail time to run consecutive with Baker City Court File No. TK-2014-53, 40 hours community service with 40 hours suspended on conditions for a period of six months (8/9/15), loss of driver’s license by the State of Montana for an additional one year period, the 1977 Chevy Blazer, license plate No. 39-2115A shall be seized or rendered inoperable for a period of 30 days by the County Sheriff, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines and fees as ordered, pay back all Public Defender fees in the amount of $250, complete jail sentence as ordered, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Course: Driver Responsibility, notify
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the Court of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 10/22/14. • Robert Lee Ewalt, Moorcroft, WY, violation of a protective order, 2nd offense, dismissed by Prosecution, ticket issued 10/30/14. • Robert Lee Ewalt, Moorcroft, WY, violation of a protective order, 2nd offense, $585, Public Defender fees in the amount of $250, 180 days jail with 170 suspended on conditions for a period of six months (8/9/15), defendant given credit for three days served prior to conviction, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines and fees as ordered, pay back Public Defender costs in the amount of $250, complete jail sentence as ordered, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Course: Contentious Relationships, no contact with protected persons of OOP with restrictions and provisions as ordered, notify the Court of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 10/31/14. • Ashli Wiedmer, Baker, driving without a valid dri-
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February 20 Keli Bertsch, Ariah Havens, Jeff Randash, Mark Lawlar, Morgan Niemerg February 21 Trenton Harbaugh, Lane Wedemeyer, Emma Erickson, Jamie Nielsen, Jessica Stark, Linda Rost, Nathaniel Davis February 22 Amanda Niemerg, Bo Rost, Layla Thompson February 23 Sandy Pickett, Tammy Reetz, Tucker Alberts February 24 Matthew Packer, A.J. Wiedmer, Adlyn Baldwin, Chandler Losing, Judy Janz, Lauren Celander February 25 Paitton Herbst, Halle Burdick, Jacob Wang, Katie Wang, Thomas Mahon February 26 Aimee Wagner, Laura Morris, Nichole Hould
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To simply say thank you does not seem like nearly enough. With extreme gratitude we write this note of thanks for absolutely everything that has been done for our family during this time. Having a sick child is a very hard thing to go through but with God, friends, family and a community like this, the challenge has been easier. Thank you for all of the prayers, calls, cards, offers to help in some way or another, visiting us in the hospital, words of wisdom, taking care of Colt and Cai in our absence, helping work cows, making sure our house was ready with groceries when we got home, and for all that was done at the benefit and silent auction in honor of Cambri. When first approached about the benefit we had no idea the generous amount of support that would result. Jackie, Shoni, Ashley, you are amazing women. We appreciate all that you did to make the benefit dinner for Cambri possible. It took countless hours of work, planning and coordination in order to make the event such a huge success. Thank you Ekalaka Eagle, FCCLA, Mrs. Walker, Tricia, Lutheran Ladies (Thrivent Financial, Lynn, Linda, Dolly), Georgia, Tracey, and Pepper for all of your help with the advertising, food, setup, clean up and everything in between. Thank you to each and everyone who donated items for the silent auction, bought items, came to the dinner and helped in some way or another. The list of silent auction items was staggering and the amount of people at the dinner was astounding. Dr. Dale, Raquel, Sam, Patty & rest of Dahl Memorial Staff, thank you for all your help with Cambri. Through the scariest moments in our lives you handled everything with extreme compassion and care as always. We are lucky to have a facility with such great people so close by. To the EMT's (Deb, Judy, Louise) thank you for the trip to Billings. It was one we won't forget! You are all great at what you do and we thank you for that! Without the EMT's this community would be at an extreme loss. Hazel, Dane, Phil and Carole, we aren't even going to list all you have done. Just thank you for all of it! Tracey and Ashley, thank you for handling everything in Justice Court while we have been gone. You are the best friends and co-workers anyone could have. Carter County Sheriff's Office and Darcy Pankratz Wassamann, thank you for having such patience and understanding in my absence. You are all great to work with! The astounding support of the Judges across the state willing to come and cover the office while we have been away has been something we won't forget. Jesse & Anna, Homer & Ginger, Padden and Tooke families, thank you for jumping in from the very beginning to help us out. You all dropped everything to help us and our families in our absence. You are wonderful people to have in our lives. To our families, we have no idea what we would do without you. Taking care of kids, cows, dogs, cats, and horses is not an easy task, especially when you all have other jobs. Asking what we did of all of you is a lot, we are lucky to have you all. Uncle Bob and Aunt Sylvia, greatful doesn't even begin to cover how we feel about all you have done for us in Denver. It has been nice having family, meals and a home to come back to each night. It means more than you will ever know. Being able to take the older two kids with us was one of the greatest blessings. They won't forget the time spent with you either! Last but certainly not least, Glory Be To God! Without his saving grace we would not have our little girl. The power of prayer was something we seen work over and over in many different ways. We know more about being parents, our marriage, and God's love through this experience. We are home now, finally a family again. Cambri is doing well with "G tube" (a tube that leads from the outside of her abdomen to her stomach in order to be fed with a pump.) She is slowly gaining and growing. We have doctor appointments in Billings every other week, weight checks in Baker on the digital scale on the off weeks and head to Denver again the middle of March for more testing and checkups. We are enjoying every minute with our family together again. Hopefully, someday we will be able to repay the kindness shown to us. Paying it forward is something we hope to do for all of you! We live in a wonderful place.
With grateful hearts, Cassidy, Tandi, Colt, Cai, and Cambri Jesperson
ver’s license, $535 with $400 suspended on conditions for a period of six months (8/9/15), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines and fees as ordered, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Course: Driver Responsibility, notify the Court of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 9/17/14. • David M. Dautel, Baker, driving through barrier or gate at RR crossing, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 1/20/15. • Robert Earl Russell, Baker, ROW violation, fail to obey requirements of yield sign, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 12/30/14.
Justice Court • David Allan Obbagy, Dickinson, ND, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 1/29/15. • Dave Wang, Baker, license, permit or tag offenses, alteration, attachment, loan, transfer license, bond forfeited $235, ticket issued 11/26/14.
Xi Alpha Nu member Karol Zachmann is presenting the check for $1,000 to Kim Cuppy, Fallon County Public Health Nurse.
Xi Alpha Nu donates to Fallon County Public Health Xi Alpha Nu donated $1,000 to Fallon County Public Health to be used to help ease the financial burden on patients that Public Health knows
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Spartans Of The Week for the week of February 16 - 20, 2015 This week’s Spartans of the week are three groups, who placed first in the Science Fair and one wrestler, who placed at State Wrestling. Spartan Wrestler Keegan Kary (son of Kori and Eric) earned a 3rd place medal at the State Wrestling Tournament. Zane Tunby (son of Amanda and Randy), Jesse Hickey (son of Brett Hickey and Juanita Rost), and Savannah Hickey (daughter of Lori and Brian) took 1st place in the Physical Science Category. Their project was “Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Temperature of Ethanol and Gasoline”. In the Biology and Health Science Category, Cheyenne Perry (daughter of Mariah and Blaine) Ashley Denby (daughter of Mandi and Robert Walker) prepared the “Effects of KT Tape on Muscle Contractions” for the Psychology and Human Biology Category for 1st place, and Pamela Tronstad (daughter of Cynthia and Leroy) and Brooklyn Ridenhower (daughter of Kim Ridenhower and Mark Ridenhower) did a project for “In attentional Blindness to a Hidden Gorilla: A Study in Radiology”, also placing 1st.
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Boys JV February 10 Baker 42 Wibaux 32 Austin Braun 6 points, Nic Bohle 13 points, Daniel Rost 8 points, Jordan Baxter 2 points, Matt Packer 2 points, Josh Stutts 6 points, James Wiseman 3 points, Cameron MacKay 2 points.
CONGRATULATIONS! Photo by Mark Jacobsen
Lauren Wang drives around a Lady Brave during the last game of the season at St. Labre.
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Keegan Kary placed 3rd at the State Wrestling tournament last weekend. He ends his sophomore season with an outstanding record of 38-6.
Montana State wrestling results Three Spartan wrestlers traveled to Billings Feb. 13-14 to wrestle in the 2015 All Class Montana State Wrestling Tournament hosted at the Metra. Keegan Kary was the only Spartan wrestler to place - he placed third. Congratulations to all the wrestlers on an outstanding
FFA News By Cheyenne Perry Reporter February 9, ten members from the Baker FFA Chapter boarded the bus at 4:30 a.m. to go to Melstone for a Sales and Services, Livestock and Mechanics competition. The Sales and Service team Megan Greiff, Cheyenne Perry, Taylyn Dukart and Seth Mastel - placed sixth out of eleven teams. There were 36 students competing in the Sales contest. Megan Greiff placed 10th with a score of 164, Cheyenne Perry 12th with a score of 162, Seth Mastel 18th with a score of 154, and Taylyn Dukart 30th with a score of 123. Shaylyn Huelle and Chase Huelle teamed up with two members of the Miles City Livestock Team and Megan
season! 126 lbs. - Keegan Kary - 3rd, pinned Challence Jackson (Harlem) :23, defeated Wesley Gilroy (Thompson) 7-0, pinned by Cole Snyder (Ronan) 3:25, defeated Michael Wark (Shep) 11-2, pinned Cory Kistler (HP) 2:45 138 lbs. - Dalton Herbst - de-
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By Shelby Smith The Lady Spartan basketball team hosted the Wibaux Lady Longhorns Feb. 10 and won 37-27. Solenn Jacobsen scored 17 points, had 3 rebounds and 2 steals; Madison Reddick 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Karlee Murnion 1 assist, 2 steals; Lauren Wang 6 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists; Kylie Hadley 5 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal; Taylyn Koenig 7 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals. They shot 35.1 percent from the field and were 52.6 percent from the free throw line. The Lady Spartans traveled to Ashland to play the St. Labre Lady Braves Feb. 14 and won
feated Take Lile (Park County) 3-2, lost by decision to JJ Werdal (Choteau) 8-2, lost by decision to James Dunne (Eureka) 5-1 170 lbs. - Andrew Craft pinned by Evander Wilbur (Townsend) :56, pinned by Sheldon Danforth (Deer Lodge) 2:08 By Carleigh Irgens and Mariah Lecoe The boys’ basketball team hosted Wibaux Feb. 10 and defeated them 56-43. As a team they had a 42.6 percent field goal average and 47.1 percent free throw average. Dallas Arnell had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals; Daniel Rost 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Austin Braun 4 rebounds, 1 assist, Joe Fisher 4 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Nic Bohle 2 points; Seth Barkley 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 asBack row, l-r: Hunter Hastig, Dillon Cunningham, Seth sists, 2 steals; Brady Varner 16 Mastel, Tristan Stark, Jacob Conrad. Front row, l-r: points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, Taylyn Dukart, Megan Greiff, Cheyenne Perry, Shay- 1 steal; Clint Lesh 8 points, 3 lyn Huelle, Chase Huelle. rebounds, 1 assist; Matt Packer 2 points, 7 rebounds. Brence placed 3rd with a Jacob Conrad placed 17th The Spartan basketball team score of 443, Chase Huelle out of 23 teams. There were traveled to Ashland to play the placed 11th with a score of 81 students competing in this St. Labre Braves Feb. 14 and 428, and Lindsay Brence contest. Tristan Stark placed lost 56-68. placed 15th with a 415 score. 36th with a score of 288, DilDallas Arnell scored 3 There were 60 individuals lon Cunningham 65th with a points, had 4 rebounds, 5 ascompeting in the Livestock score of 211, Hunter Hastig sists, and 3 steals; Daniel Rost Contest. 66th with a score of 206, and 3 points, 1 assist, 1 steal; The mechanics team of Jacob Conrad 70th with a Austin Braun 1 point, 4 reTristan Stark, Hunter Hastig, score of 195. Dillon Cunningham, and
72-69. Solenn Jacobsen had 28 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Madison Reddick 18 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Karlee Murnion 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Cheyenne Perry 1 rebound; Scotti Robinson 4 points; Lauren Wang 4 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Kylie Hadley 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Taylyn Koenig 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals. They shot 43.9 percent from the field and 63.3 percent from the free throw line. The Lady Spartans will be playing in the District Tournament in Colstrip Feb. 18-21.
Varsity basketball bounds, 1 steal; Joe Fisher 14 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals; Nic Bohle 1 rebound; Seth Barkley 10 points; Brady Varner 18 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Clint Lesh 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Matt Packer 5 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist. They shot 35.3 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from the free throw line.
February 14 Baker 44 St. Labre 56 Austin Braun 3 points, Nic Bohle 5 points, Garrett Bryan 2 points, Kadon Gentilini 5 points, Matt Packer 12 points, Josh Stutts 13 points, Cameron MacKay 4 points.
Girls JV February 10 Baker 57 Wibaux 28 Madison Reddick 3 points, Morgan Miller 11 points, Sienna Schuler 2 points, Cheyenne Perry 6 points, Mariah Miller 6 points, Anna Espeland 9 points, Alivia Schultz 4 points, Melissa Breitbach 7 points, Lexi Hartse 4 points, Amber Durden 5 points. February 14 Baker 58 St. Labre 45 Madison Reddick 14 points, Morgan Miller 18 points, Sienna Schuler 3 points, Cheyenne Perry 9 points, Mariah Miller 2 points, Alivia Schultz 2 points, Melissa Breitbach 2 points, Lexi Hartse 8 points. C Squad February 3 Baker 28 Plevna 24 Anna Espeland 9 points, Sheyenne Janeway 15 points, Samantha Smith 4 points. February 14 Baker 33 St. Labre 30 Mariah Miller 9 points, Anna Espeland 14 points, Alivia Schultz 3 points, Sheyenne Janeway 5 points, Amber Durden 2 points.
Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions will be Monday, Feb. 23, for K - 12 students, Longfellow Gym @ 3:30 p.m. Students need to be available after school for the rehearsals all week, dress rehearsal Saturday Feb. 28 and two performances Feb. 28.
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Eighth grade aviation By Nicole Allerdings
The eighth grade class has been learning about airplanes and the forces that act upon them. Mr. Mangold explained Bernoulli’s Principle to them, and to demonstrate this concept each student built an airplane. First, they cut out each part of the plane using a pattern and styro-
foam trays. They sanded all the surfaces and used hot glue to connect the pieces. After testing the planes, they made adjustments to them to make them fly straight. The eighth graders learned there are four forces acting on a plane in flight: thrust pushes the plane forward, drag pulls it backward, grav-
Auctioneers’ conference
This year’s Montana Auctioneers Association (MAA) Convention was held Jan. 30A few of the students and Mr. Mangold testing the air31 at the Yogo Inn in Lewisplanes. town with Devin Ford, ity pulls it down, and lift joyed learning about air- National Auction Association pushes it up. The class en- planes and how they fly. (NAA), as the featured speaker. This year’s Bid Calling Championship Contest had the highest participation in years with 20 contestants in the Pro Division and eight contestants in the Rookie Division. The contestants sold three items in two rounds. After some tough competition, Merton Musser, Musser Brothers Auction out of Billings, took first place in the Professional Division of the Bid Calling Championships. Jacob Yoder with Mission Auctions from St. Ignatius was the first runner-up and J.K. Kinsey of Kinsey Auctions out of Baker was the second runner-up. Jerry Collins of Collins Auction Service out of Great Falls was Mrs. Tunby’s first grade class and their Valentine bags. Pictured l-r: Hugo Thielen, Weston Buerkle, Turk Rieger, Ashtyn Arnold, Madison O’Connor, and Callie Hoenke.
the 2015 Rookie Bid Calling Champion. There was a crowd of about 200 at the Lewistown fairgrounds. The Montana Auctioneers Association would like to welcome their new vice president Kevin Hill with Kevin Hill Auction Service of Corvallis to the board. Also new to the board in a director position is J.K. Kinsey of Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate of Baker. They join president Brian Young with Rick Young and Sons Auctioneers of Fishtail; treasurer Merton Musser, Musser Brothers Auctions, Billings; past president Kyle Shobe, Shobe Auction and Realty, Lewistown; and directors Nick Bennett, Shobe Auction and Reality, Lewistown; Jacob Yoder, Mission Auctions, St. Ignatius; Robert Toavs, Wolf Point; Robert McDowell III, Butte; and Ted Odle, Montana Livestock Auction, Butte, who was re-elected to another term.
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Carl Hepperle has been calling Bingo for the Lions Club for about the last eight years. They raise money for a scholarship for a graduating senior at Baker High School. Bingo is played every other Sunday through April 19. They also sponsor other community events.
Mrs. Bidwell’s second grade class and their monster Valentine boxes. Pictured, Back row, l-r: Lyann Gajeske, Kyal Hadley, Kayl Hadley, Aidyn Schwartz, Tonna MacYeaple, Hayden Lane, and Tristan Buerkle. Front row, l-r: Billie Jo Miller, Jordan Hauff, Sophia Tudor, Kali Dulin, and Trae Oberlander.
JV girls’ basketball Plevna at Jordan February 7 Plevna 9 Jordan 44 Laylah Dulin 7, Jessica Paul 2 Plevna at Ekalaka February 10 Plevna 19 Ekalaka 39 Laylah Dulin 9, Jessica Paul
5, Taylor Rieger 3, Courtney Tudor 2 Plevna at Baker February 13 Overtime Plevna 24 Baker 28 Nicole Allerdings 8, Courtney Tudor 8, Laylah Dulin 6, Taylor Rieger 2
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Art Show By Mariah Lecoe Gaye Sander asked students of Baker High School to participate in an art show at the Bank of Baker. Art projects are done by grades eight through twelve, and art classes one through three. The art projects are student silhouettes
filled with images, designs and patterns that describe the students’ interests and hobbies. “The Baker High School Art Department appreciates the continuous support that the Bank of Baker shows and has shown,” said Mr. Hoversland.
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MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF CLERKS & RECORDERS $1000 SCHOLARSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE
The Montana Association of Clerks and Recorders is again sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who will be attending an IN STATE SCHOOL. The last day of acceptance of applications is March 16, 2015. Application forms are now available at the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s office at the courthouse in Baker, or the Guidance Counselors at the Baker and Plevna High Schools. Application forms must be received by the Clerk and Recorder, no later than March 16, 2015 and will be judged on the basis of need, scholar, and school and civic involvement. The winner and alternate will be notified after May 1, 2015 and the scholarship will be given directly to the school of the student’s choice after the student has been accepted by the school. With questions feel free to contact Brenda J. Wood by mail at PO Box 846Baker, MT 59313; the office at 10 West Fallon Avenue-Baker, MT 59313 or phone 778-8182.
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“Owl be your Valentine” was the theme for the Valentine craft at the Villa. Vi Baird, Gladys Morris, Erna Losing, Helen Jensen, and Florence Herbst had a hoot of a time making the owls filled with Hershey Kisses and shared them with all the residents.
Superior Care Villa hosted a Valentine coffee Feb. 13. A chocolate fountain with fresh fruit, cookies and sparkling punch was enjoyed by everyone. Among the guests were Vi Baird - resident, Ruth Breen, Betty Kusler, and Darlene Hepperle.
Expansion CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “There are a lot of questions, many concerns including economy, lifestyle and safety,” Tronstad said. “If somebody would give a hint on their plans for the long run - 15 to 20 years down the road, those future plans could concern us more.” In a press release announcing the Air Force decision,
Local student named to Montana Tech honor roll Butte - Sheldon Ridenhower of Baker was named to Montana Tech’s 2014 fall semester honor roll and dean’s list. Students earning a 3.5 GPA will receive recognition for being listed on the dean’s list. A full-time undergraduate student (enrolling in and completing a minimum of 12 credits) who earns a 3.25 GPA during the semester is listed on the semester honor roll.
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … a dissolution or parenting plan can have an impact on your taxes? You may have different choices when completing your tax return. Understanding the choices you can make when completing your tax return can benefit you and your kids. For more information, please visit the Families and Kids section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.
JOIN US FOR LENT! American Lutheran: Thursdays @ 7:00pm The Journey Begins Feb. 26th -Mar. 26th Soup Suppers @ 5:30pm (freewill offering)
Lent Skits: Whose Cup Is It, Anyway? 1.The Gift Shop 2. The Upper Room 3. The Garden 4. The Trial 5. The Cross Come watch the Jerusalem UPS delivery man attempt to get the cup to Jesus!
Major General Jeff Harrigian, the Air Force Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Plans and Requirements, said, “The Air Force will be there (using PRTC) only to conduct critical training, only when we announce it in advance, and only in accordance with all the rules adopted for being good neighbors. In addition, the Air Force will be talking and listening to the community to adapt those rules as necessary and be mindful of the resources valued by our new
neighbors. The Air Force struck a careful balance between its requirements and the interests of concerned residents so the Air Force can be ready to be anywhere America needs airpower. We’re grateful to the various national, state and tribal entities whose hard work and valuable input helped us develop this plan.” For more information, the record of decision is available at: http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/pr tc.asp.
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., Feb. 25: Regular Sale w/ Feeder Calf Sale & Cedarflo Angus Bull Sale Wed., Mar. 4: Regular Sale w/ Feeder Calf & Gaaskjolen Angus & Hybrid Bull Sale
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NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Glendive Gun Show, Epec Building, 313 South Merrill, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 27-28, Mar. 1, 2015; Friday, Feb. 27, 49 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 1, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. For more information, call Ernie at 406-377-3969. 8c ____________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Feb. 22, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 7-8c
WANTED ____________________________ WANTED TO BUY: Hay and/or rent pasture. Call 406-778-2945. 7-8p ____________________________ 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: One bedroom partly furnished apartment with all utilities paid. No smoking. No Pets. $500 with a $500 damage and cleaning deposit. Call 406-7786794. 7tfc ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two full baths trailer, all new carpet, 8x16 porch and 8x16 deck, off street parking. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/month, first, last month + deposit. Call 406-8530829. 7-10c
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Huge lot, good neighborhood in Baker. Zoned R1, single family, stick build or modular, 1.33 acres - roughly the size of seven standard city lots combined. City sewer and water on property. Asking $84,900. Call 406-8530829. 7-10c ____________________________ FOR SALE: New remodeled house close to Longfellow School, 2.5 lots at 504 S. Monroe West, Baker, MT. Five bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, whirlpool tub, large living room, playroom and office. Spacious kitchen and dining area with new stainless steel appliances,
two car garage with two built-in work benches. asking $212,000. Please call Tania and Travis Bailey at 406-778-2619. 7-10c ____________________________ FOR SALE: New three bedroom, two bath home with main level utilities, full unfinished basement, and attached garage. $245,000. Call J & M Lumber, 406-778-2030 for showing. 6tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: Six bedroom, three bathroom, 2,688 sq. ft. split level house. Underground sprinklers, detached two-car garage. Close to schools and fairgrounds. 1300 2nd St. W. Interested, please call 406778-2324. 5-17c
HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Farm/feedlot help in southwestern North Dakota. New house, competitive wages and benefits, health insurance. Send resumes to 145 Signal Butte Road, Miles City, MT 59301 or fax 406-234-2990. 8tmp __________________________ HELP WANTED: Two temporary open range livestock workers needed for John O’Connor, Ismay, MT from 3/7/15 - 12/7/15. Workers will be required to be “On Call 24/7” to feed and water livestock; herd livestock to pasture and into corrals and stalls; drive equipment to distribute feed; work night calving; manually restrain livestock; apply medication to cuts and bruises; spray livestock with insecticide; castrate livestock; clean stalls, pens and other equipment; operate equipment used for irrigating, planting, cultivating and harvesting hay. Worker just be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Employer guarantees the worker employment for a total number of work days equal to 3/4’s work time specified in regulation 20 CFR 655.122. Transportation and subsistence expenses to worksite will be paid by employer upon completion of 50% contract, or earlier if appropriate. Three months experience and prior work references required. $1200/mo. plus housing. To apply, contact the SWA at (406) 232-8340 job order 10097958. 8-9p __________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 4/1/15 - 12/31/15, Haas Farms, Jamestown, ND. Three temp
REAL ESTATE New Listing: 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. Great Buy for handy person. Located in a great location on 16,000 sq ft lot near High School. Presently 2 BR- 1 Bath on upper level - full basement - 915 S. Third St. West - only $110,000. UNDER CONTRACT
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jobs. Drive trucks, tractors to perform crop raising duties. Plant, cultivate, harvest crops using tractor drawn machinery. Apply fertilizer/chemicals to crops. Operate, repair farm implements. Haul grain to market. Driver’s license, three mo exp, employment ref, English required. $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #396867. 8p __________________________ HELP WANTED: Licensed journeyman electrician, wage DOE with benefits. For application, contact K & S Electric, Inc., 205 Moore Lane, PO Box 1093, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-3111. kselectq@midrivers.com. 8-9c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Apprentice electrician, wage DOE with benefits. For application, contact K & S Electric, Inc., 205 Moore Lane, PO Box 1093, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-3111. kselectq@midrivers.com. 8-9c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Parks Department seasonal workers. Applications are now being accepted for full-time seasonal workers for the Parks Department. Responsibilities will include operating mowers, weed-eaters, planting and care of trees and flowers, maintenance of irrigation system, painting and general repairs, other maintenance duties assigned. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applications and complete job description may be picked up at the City of Baker Office, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT 59313. Positions open until filled. For more information, contact the Parks Department Office at 406-7782119. 8-13c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Baker Public Schools is seeking adults who may be seeking part-time work as a substitute for our hot lunch program. This opportunity could lead to permanent employment for the next school year. The minimum wage would be $12.63/hr. The applicant must also pass the state background check. Please call Don Schillinger at 406-778-3574 if you are interested in this position. Hours needed are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 7-8c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc. of Ekalaka is accepting applications for the permanent, full-time position of office assistant. This is a 40 hour/week position located at the office in Ekalaka. Duties will consist of Member Service, Website Management, and may include cross train-
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ing in billing, accounts payable/accounts receivable, and general ledger. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills as well as adequate general office, including computer skills. The ability to engage and work coop members and the public is essential. Pay will be commensurate with proven skills and experience and will include a generous benefits package including medical insurance and a retirement plan. Applications will be accepted at the office in Ekalaka or by mail until 5 PM on Friday, February 27, 2015. Please address all mail correspondence to: Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc., P.O. Box 369, Ekalaka, MT 59324, Attn: Manager. Southeast Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. 7-9c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Red River Inn & Suites is accepting applications for a full-time and part-time cook and part-time maintenance person. Call 406-778-3321. 7-10c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: The office of City Court is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time City Court Deputy Clerk. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions to support the office of the City Judge, including court case processing. High school diploma or equivalent is required; previous experience in a judicial or legal setting, as well as general accounting procedures is preferred but not required. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, use good judgment, and follow rules and guidelines. Strong verbal and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of Word and Excel are preferred. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search and a criminal background check. The City of Baker is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, February 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a job description are available in the Baker City Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. Questions may be directed to Judge Nicole M. Benefiel at the Office of the City Judge at 406778-3025, Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Judge Benefiel may also be reached Wednesdays from 2:005:00 p.m. and Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 406-778-7128. 7-9c
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1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N ________________________ WHOLESALE SPRUCE!! available to the public for a limited time only, delivered to your home, business, or project. 10 tree minimum order. Contact troy.scottslawnservice@gmail.com or 406-6006324 for a quote. ________________________ New Home Spring Blowout!! Single Wides, Double Wides & Modular Homes at Clearance Prices!! Modular Homes starting at $79,500 - Tape & Texture Throughout, Oak Cabinets, Glamour Bath & Much More. 16 x 80 Singlewides - Tape & Texture Throughout & Oak Cabinets starting at $45,900. Elite Homes - Call Troy at 406-6966282 OR Jason at 406-855-2279 ________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NONOWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com
tions for the position of a permanent part-time City Court Clerk. This position performs a variety of administrative and clerical functions to support the office of the City Judge, including court case processing. High school diploma or equivalent is required, previous experience in a judicial or legal setting, as well as general accounting procedures is preferred but not required. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, use good judgment, and follow rules and guidelines. Strong verbal and written communication skills and thorough knowledge of Word and Excel are preferred. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search and a criminal background check. The City of Baker is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, February 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a job description are available in the Baker City Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. Questions may be directed to Judge Nicole M. Benefiel at the office of the City Judge at 406-778-3025, Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Judge Benefiel may also be reached Wednesdays from 2:00
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CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The Matthew Gappa Council 6294 is very appreciative of those who helped present the 51st Americanism Program. Thank you American Legion and Legion Auxiliary and the Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts for presenting our flags, and Marge Griebel and Angie Rabbitt for arranging their services. We especially thank the Baker Schools and custodial staff, Baker High School band and choir, seventh grade band, and director Jill Whiteman. Thank you O’Fallon Men’s Choir and director Debbi Varner. Thank you Father Tobin for your words and prayer especially your wonderful Irishman’s view of what this great country is! And thank you Sandstone Lodge Masons and Order of the Eastern Star for establishing this American tradition in our community. 8c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Ralph Duneman would like to thank the Sheriff’s Department, the first responders and the
HELP WANTED Human Resource Office 105 Seven Mile Drive Glendive, MT 59330 406-687-3336 or 800-452-2288
HELP WANTED COMBINATION TECHNICIAN – SIDNEY, MT (2 positions): Position requires that individual must live close enough to reporting location so that individual is able to respond to emergencies promptly. Competitive wage coupled with an excellent benefit package that includes: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Savings Plan, vacation and sick leave accrual, paid holidays and many more. Telecommunications experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should have excellent communications and organizational skills, computer skills, a stable work history and the desire to work in a team environment. Must be able to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License and a Commercial Driver’s License. If interested in applying, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www.midrivers.com any Mid-Rivers' Business Office or any local Job Service. Submit the completed application to Human Resource Administrator at the above address. Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2015; position will remain open until filled.
ACCOUNTANT - CIRCLE, MT): Accounting experience is desired and the recommended minimum entrance requirement is an Accounting Degree (2 year). Keyboarding and typing skills are required along with the operation of various business machines. Must be pleasant and courteous and possess a positive attitude and desire to work in a team environment. Must be able upon hiring to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s license. If interested in applying, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www.midrivers.com, any Mid-Rivers’ Business Office or any local Job Service. Submit the completed application to Human Resource Administrator at the above address. Review of applications will begin on February 27, 2015; position will remain open until filled.
JOB OPPORTUNITY IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS – INTERNET SUPPORT/DISPATCH & REPAIR TECHNICIAN - GLENDIVE, MT: Are you looking for a career with a technology company that provides good working conditions and a chance for advancement? If you have skills in IT or electronics and you are a problem solver who enjoys working with people then you may be interested in applying for this type of position. Computer skills are required along with experience in personal computer hardware and software maintenance and an emphasis on Internet applications (i.e. web browsers, E-mail, Internet connection applications). Customer service and interpersonal skills are required. Knowledge of other telecommunication services, such as cellular, Internet, cable television and data services are desirable. If interested in applying, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www.midrivers.com, any Mid-Rivers’ Business Office or any local Job Service. Submit the completed application to Human Resource Administrator at the above address. Review of applications will begin on February 27, 2015; position will remain open until filled. Competitive wage coupled with an excellent benefit package that includes: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Savings Plan, vacation and sick leave accrual, paid holidays and many more. Mid-Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In addition, unless the reasonable demands of the position require it, applicants are considered without regard to age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex. MidRivers will consider making reasonable accommodation for applicants with physicalor mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES CARDS OF THANKS ambulance crew who responded to our emergency call. They were there in a matter of minutes! Next, we thank all of the staff at FMC for the amazing care given to dad while he was in the hospital, especially Dr. Espeland, Dr. Trivisonno, and Steve Coxe, P.A. The nurses and CNAs were so warm and caring to dad and to our family members during dad’s hospital stays and throughout his final days. What a blessing to know we have people like you to give such excellent care to patients and their families. Jan. 8 we lost Ralph (husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather) after a long battle with cancer. Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who thought of us at this most difficult time. Thank you friends and family who stopped by with food and other items, the flowers and plants for the services, cards, sentiments, and memorials that were sent to us. It was amazing to see how many lives he had touched! Dad was blessed to live and work in such a caring community. We appreciate all of you and are so proud to live or to have lived in such a giving community. A special thanks to Pastors Bruce and Reba for their comfort and support; to Kathy Sieler, Mary Mangold, and Lori Hall; Quality Transportation; Cindy and Rose at All 4 U Flowers; Louise at Scissor Wizard; Lester Straub; Melissa Rost; Baker Public Schools; and Stevenson Funeral Home. If we have left anyone out, please know that we appreciate all that you have done, we just cannot express our thanks enough. Gloria Duneman Terry Curry and family Steven and Karen Duneman and family Mark and Pam Duneman and family David and Susan (Duneman) Delicath and family 8c
LEGALS __________________________ STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Goldenwest Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)6329992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested on the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 by fax at (202)690-7442 or by email at: program.intake@usda.gov. s/John L. Sokoloski General Manager Goldenwest Electric Cooperative 8c __________________________ 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 Loretta E. Dapkiewicz, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-1 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 Marsha Kurle, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. Dated this 28th day of January, 2015. s/Marsha Kurle 22525 153rd Ave SE Snohomish, WA 98296 8-10c __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE This is to notify all interested parties that Fallon County Council on Aging is applying for $57,053.55 under the Montana Department of Transporta-
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tion’s Operating Grant Program. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public, elderly, and persons with disabilities within Fallon County. The application is on file at 420 West Montana Ave. If requested, a public hearing will be held and a public notice indicating the location, date, and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact Fallon County Council on Aging, Transit Coordinator, 420 West Montana Ave., P.O. Box 1025, 406-778-3595 or the Montana Department of Transportation, Helena at 406-4444210 (voice) or 406-444-7696 (TTY). Fallon County Council on Aging will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. 8c
MNAXLP __________________________ INVITATION TO BID The Fallon County Commission will received “Sealed Bids” for the Design and Construction of “above ground interchangeable spray features”. The Fallon County Commission will accepted sealed bids until 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 201503, Helena, Montana 59620-1503. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-5600. All laborers employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid the standard prevailing wage rate in the performance of the public works contract in accordance of the laws of the State of Montana. Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their
race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to Fallon County in the amount not less than ten (10) percent of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder shall furnish an approved Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the contract amount. Proof of liability insurance as well as exemption from work compensation shall also be provided by the successful bidder and subcontractor(s). No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Detailed specifications may be obtained from the office of: Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313, phone 406-7787106; or Stahly Engineering & Associates, 851 Bridger Drive, Suite 1, Bozeman, MT 59715, phone 406-522-9526. In accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders, the required deposit is $50.00 per set, which is not refundable. Payment of an additional $20.00 is required for express mail. Bids should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Iron Horse Splash Park Features” and delivered to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 10 W. Fallon Avenue or mailed to PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. For more information you may contact Stahly Engineering, 406522-9526. The Board of County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsible bid, which is in the best interest of the county. The contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Signed at Baker, Montana, this 10th day of February, 2015. s/Brenda J. Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 7-9c
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A bedded mule deer peers through the tall grass near Baker. Mule deer are commonly seen browsing in open, shrubby areas between dusk and dawn.
Department of Livestock lifts vaccination requirements The Department of Livestock no longer requires that female cattle imported into Montana be vaccinated against brucellosis. The rule change became effective late last December after a 30 day public comment period and two public meetings. After detecting two Montana herds affected with brucellosis late last year, state veterinarian Marty Zaluski acknowledged that now might seem like a strange time to lift this requirement. However, he states this change fits right in with the state’s regional approach for managing the disease in cattle. “We’ve spent the last six
years proving that the risk of brucellosis is limited to areas with infected wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Area,” said Zaluski. The Department states the rule is no longer necessary for much of the nation, which was declared Brucellosis Class Free in 2008 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The support for this change from the livestock community was widespread and included veterinarians, market owners, feedlot operators and ranchers. “We were pleased that people took the time to provide us feedback on this proposed change,” Zaluski said. “They
wanted fewer hoops to jump through when importing cattle.” Additional regulations make the costs of ranching greater, Zaluski added, and if those additional requirements do not protect Montana, then they should be reviewed and eliminated if possible. Sexually intact female cattle traveling from states that have been brucellosis free for ten years or more will no longer need to be vaccinated before traveling to Montana. Brucellosis vaccination is required in the four Montana counties of Beaverhead, Gallatin, Madison, and Park where brucellosis exists in wildlife.