VOLUME 99
ISSUE 12
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
Fallon Medical Complex welcomes Leanne Garcia as new provider By Lori Kesinger
This past week, the Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) in Baker officially welcomed a new provider, Leanne Garcia, PA-C. Originally from a small town in Minnesota, Garcia earned her PA-C and Masters in Public Health at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She began practicing in 2002 in Florida, then in Tennessee. In 2007, Garcia joined the military - active duty Air Force. She was deployed to Afghanistan for a year and stationed at Anchorage, Alaska, and Great Falls, Montana. After departing the military, she returned to Tennessee and sought to move to the midwest.
“I do family practice. I love women’s health, so I see a lot of women,” Garcia said. “I’m also big on health - a healthy diet, healthy lifestyle.” Garcia has a 26 year old daughter, who is married to an active duty husband living in Hawaii, and a nine year old son, Brandon, who is attending school in Baker. In addition to practicing medicine, Garcia enjoys gardening and outdoor activities. They also own three dogs - two St. Bernards and a Dachshund. Garcia is scheduled full-time at FMC Community Clinic and is available for appointments.
Leanne Garcia, PA-C
Department of Livestock under scrutiny
2015 Baker High School prom candidates The BHS prom themed “Afterglo” will be held Saturday, March 21, at the Longfellow gym. The Grand March will begin at 8 p.m. and admission will be charged. The king and queen will be crowned immediately following the grand march. 2015 Baker High School prom candidates
Baker Rec. Dept. hosting youth basketball tournament By Lori Kesinger A lot of basketball action will be happening in Baker Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 28-29 during the 13th annual Baker Jam Youth Basketball Tournament. The tournament, sponsored by the Fallon County Recreation Department, is held annually each spring. About 40 youth teams from the region have registered to compete in this year’s tournament. Each one day tournament offers at least a three game guarantee. The Saturday tournament will include fifth and sixth grade girls and boys teams; Sunday, seventh and eighth grade girls and boys teams. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. each day on two courts at the McGonigal Gymnasium in Baker High School and two courts at the Longfellow Gym. Volunteers are still needed for refereeing, operating clocks, clean up, and concessions at the Longfellow Gym. If you can help or need more information, contact the Recreation Department at 406-778-3152 or email: RecDept@falloncounty.net
were selected from the senior class by a vote of the student body. Congratulations to the following. Pictured, back row, l-r: Lauren Wang (Dean and Karen), Jerilyn Wiseman (Shawn and LaVonne), Savannah Hickey (Brian and Lori), Chelsi Law (Larry and Kimberly, not pictured Karlee Murnion (Sam and Tara
Losing serves as US Senate Page in D.C. By Lori Kesinger Baker High School junior Spencer Losing returned home in January after serving four months as a United States Senate Page in Washington, D.C. Losing is the son of Jerry Losing and Jill Whiteman. He was one of two students from Montana appointed by Senator Jon Tester to join 30 other pages from around the nation to serve during the fall legislative session, which started in September 2014. The U.S. Senate Page Program is a highly selective program for juniors in high school. It gives students a unique opportunity to learn about Congress while continuing with their high school courses. Pages play an important role in the daily operations of the U.S. Senate and have a front row seat to Senate debate, learning first-hand the inner workings of our nation’s highest legislative body. “It was interesting to learn more about the politics,” Losing said. “The general public doesn’t understand what they do there.” Losing lived in Webster Hall during his time in Washington. He attended the U.S. Senate Page School, where he took daily classes in math, science, English and history. On average, Spencer Losing and Gary Myrick Senate Secretary of the Minority classes were Monday through Friday from 6:15 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. as the pages’ schedules centered on the Senate’s schedule. which cracked during the 1954 Senate session when then vice president Losing was selected as head page and assigned to the Democratic party. Richard Nixon (acting as president of the Senate) used it. Both gavels are The pages themselves do not choose the party. Page duties ranged from kept in a mahogany box that is carried to the Senate floor by a page. preparing Senate Chambers for daily sessions, delivering correspondence The page program also offers unique educational experiences for the stuand legislative materials within the complex, and taking messages to Sena- dents. Losing got to visit historic sites in Pennsylvania and Virginia, the Nators. tional Archives, and the Library of Congress. Notable to his experience, Losing brought the Senate gavel to the floor. Though it was a remarkable opportunity and educational experience, LosThe unique Senate gavel is made of ivory and was presented to the Senate ing doesn’t have plans to pursue a career in politics. Instead, he is considby India, first used in 1954. It replaced the gavel in use since at least 1789, ering studying mechanical engineering at an eastern college.
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Murnion and Mindi Murnion and Mike Menger). Front row, l-r: Jase Rost (Roy and Melissa), Wyatt Perry (Blaine and Mariah) Tristan Stark (Mike and Cindy), McKenzie Buck, (Darren and Lori), Brady Rehm (Josh and Erin).
By Lori Kesinger For most of the past year, the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) has been under scrutiny for financial mismanagement. The consequences have had a disturbing rippling effect across the state livestock industry. A Financial Compliance Audit on DOL was presented to the Legislative Audit Committee last year. The audit found the DOL in violation of Montana law and the state Constitution. The result was a loss of trust in the Board of Livestock by the livestock industry. The Board then requested assistance from the industry to form a strategic plan to get back on track. A subcommittee was formed which is focusing on expense cuts and ways to gather income to stabilize the department. Numerous factors have contributed to the DOL’s financial losses, including the efforts to fund the brucellosis testing program through fees collected from ranchers. State general fund support also declined for its diagnostic lab, and income from brand inspections has been down due to rising labor costs. Some DOL fees have already been raised since the current fiscal year began last July, and some vacant jobs have not been filled SEE LIVESTOCK, PAGE 12
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, March 25, 2005 -Nate Nemitz and Roy Tisdell of Plevna were selected to the 4C All-Conference team for the 2005-06 season. . . 18th annual Baker Bronco Days Rodeo is set for Apr. 1-3. C’N Stars Bull Company will be providing rough stock. . . Marion Callen will celebrate his 80th birthday Mar. 26. . . Dusty Roberts, a senior at Baker High School, served as a page to Senator Keith Bales at the Montana Legislature the week of March 14. Roberts is the daughter of Ritchie Cumber of Baker and Kim Gookin of Miles City. . . Baker hosts successful youth basketball tourney. Thirty-five teams comprised of approximately 260 youth participated. . . . A total of $9,048.55 was collected at the Wiseman benefitsupper and silent auction held Feb. 25. The proceeds will help Terry Wiseman with medical and travel expenses. . Morgan Lanae Hanley is pictured with her two sets of greatgrandparents - Pat and Kay Hanley and Ted and Laura Bruha. Morgan is the daughter of Neal and Jodi Hanley. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 24, 1995Fallon County Spelling Bee was held Mar. 8 and was won by Guy Stickney, a Plevna eighth grader. He is the son of Steve and Jan Stickney. Guy will represent Fallon County at the State Bee in Butte April 1. First runner-up and alternate to State is Kathy Neary, an eighth grader at Baker Middle School. She is the daughter of Jim and Ev Neary. . . As of Mar. 15, Fallon County became one of seven counties taking part in the Stockwatch Patrol. Ground units will be patrolling the county. Sheriff Tim Barkley, Undersheriff Tom Muckle, and Montana State Brand Inspector Don Selle will be stopping trailers and checking the livestock inside. There will also be aircraft flying random patterns across Fallon County skies. . . Lakeview Country Club will hold their Casino Night Mar. 25. . . Cattle market report: Don Fried, Baker, 1 cow, 1055 lbs. - $41.00; Jeff Rieger, Plevna, 2 sows, 655 lbs. - $29.00; Tom’s Tarentaise, Baker, 22 butchers, 238 lbs. - 435.25. Bill says, “Well, the weather is better than the cattle market!” 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 21, 1985Art Koenig, rancher who lives northeast of Baker, had a pleasant surprise last Thursday - one of his cows had triplets. They weighed 40 pounds each at birth and all are doing fine. . . . Eleven Baker High School Students will be traveling to Washington, D.C., under the direction of Clayton Hornung for a government student program. Those attending include Coleen Barkley, Kim Schweigert, Karl Mueller,
Robert Burns, Dave Schweigert, Tanya Dilworth, Sandy Jacobson, Mark Dunn, Tim Hornung, Mark Hecker and Janell Losing. . . TLC elects officers and they are as follows: Anna Griffith, president; Sharon Nordahl, vice president; Kitty Charlesworth, secretary; Maxine Rost, treasurer. Newly elected board members are Sue Naprstek, Pat Stanton, and Sharon Clyde. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 20, 1975Ray Bruski is the only candidate who has filed for the single vacancy for school trustee from District No. 4. . . Hable Sieler, who ranches west of Plevna, is the proud owner of two little Beefalos. They were 43 pounds at birth and if they live up to expectation will be weaned at 700 pounds. . . “Steer Montana”, a roan polled, shorthorn steer born east of Baker and reaching a weight of 3980 pounds is now registered in the Guinness Book of Records as being the largest of its kind. . . March 12 during the regular meeting of the county commissioners, Emil Hoem was appointed to the position of Sheriff of Fallon County. Hoem has served as undersheriff for the past 12 years with Terrence Cameron. Emil has been a resident of Montana since 1952. Also serving with Hoem will be Rolland Hickey as undersheriff and Mary Ellen Bagley as secretary.
annual drive which will be kicked off in April. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 22, 1945Fallon County goes over the top in Red Cross War Fund Drive. . . B.L. Dooley, county Extension agent; Roy McClain, O.M. Speelmon, R.R. Stevens and Karl Wenz attended the barley grading school at Glendive Monday. . Mrs. Henry Whisnant of Cabin Creek suffered a broken collar bone and internal injuries when she was returning home from Baker. The car struck a soft shoulder and turned over several times. . . E.V. Trout, long time resident of Baker and Fallon County, sold his home and apartment house to C.H. Duppler and has left for Billings to recuperate from a recent fall.
Contact your Congress 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:
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 28, 1935Baker Rifle Club won second place at the annual indoor rifle US Representative Ryan Zinke, Republican meet in Miles City Sunday. 113 Cannon House Office Owen, Micka, Rediske, NelBuilding son and Kochel totaled 1452 Washington, DC 20515 points. . . Montana Supreme Phone: 202-225-3211 Court has set March 30 for the Fax: 202-225-5768 hearing the case of the City of zinke.house.gov Baker vs. The Montana Petroleum Company, involving the payment by the latter of certain gross receipts to the city. . Bernie Heiser, well known sport promoter of North Dakota and now of Ekalaka, is coming to Baker to take over the Baker Bar which, begin50 YEARS AGO ning Saturday, will be known Thursday, March 18, 1965- as Bernie’s Bar. Bank of Baker started business US Senator Steve Daines, in their new home on the lake 90 YEARS AGO Republican Mar. 15 after moving the last Thursday, April 2, 1925-Washington, DC Office items of cash from the build- The Peoples Exchange of 1 Russell Senate Courtyard ing where their business had Baker has been doing an unWashington, DC 20510 been conducted since 1924. usually large volume of busiPhone: 202-224-2651 All forces of the police and ness the past several months Fax: 202-224-9412 sheriff’s offices assisted with which reflects on the general stevedaines.com the transportation of cash be- prosperity of the country. Last tween the two buildings. . . year the Exchange handled Rick Bowen has been named 95,000 pounds of poultry and to the 1964 Coach and Athlete 2,500 head of hogs. EvidenMagazine’s honorable men- tally our farmers raise sometion All-American football thing besides prize corn and team. . . Jayceens have set wheat. . . The lively breeze we their annual style show for had this week has dried the top Monday at the Civic Center of the ground to such an extent with the theme “Spring”. . . that it has made field work Baker will be one of eleven possible. . . Dave and Wesley communities Mrs. Lee Met- Martin delivered a number of US Senator Jon Tester, Democrat calf will visit this spring on a horses to Nels Rasmussen this Washington, DC Office tour of the Democrat clubs in week. These horses are some 724 Hart Senate Building Montana. . . Bernell Pfeifle is of the best that can be had in Washington, DC 20510-2604 a candidate for alderman in this territory and are very high Phone: 202-224-2644 Ward 2. priced. Fax: 202-224-8594 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 24, 1955Those who have filed for offices for the city election are: Mayor - Wm. Campbell and Ervin Keirle; alderman for ward one - T.V. Crichfield, T.O. Everson, Herbert Bertsch, and Robert Kochel; alderman for ward two - Vera Bruggeman, Earl Jacobs and L.R. Moline; city treasurer E.V. Wellenstein; and police magistrate - Edward Herbst. . Mrs. Glenn Moore will be Fallon County’s chairman for the American Cancer Society’s
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Call Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 or stop by and pick up an application
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By Lori Kesinger Numerous government and non-governmental organizations serve Fallon County residents through websites. These sites contain many community-based resources available to individuals and families. Fallon County - departments, contact information, resources, maps, data, forms, minutes, phone directory. falloncounty.net City of Baker - contact information, ordinances, zoning, forms, data, minutes. bakermontana.us Baker Public School - information, athletics, clubs, bulletin, guidance, faculty, calendar, alumni. baker.k12.mt.us Plevna Public Schools - information, athletics, organizations, calendars, student handbook, schedules. plevna.k12.mt.us Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture - member directory, minutes, events and happenings. bakermt.com Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation promoting economic development in five eastern counties, newsletters, information. epedc.com Fallon County Library - library catalog, statewide resources, databases, programs, general information. falloncountylibrary.net Fallon/Carter County Extension - resources, calendar, information, reports.
msuextension.org/falloncarter Facebook pages include: Fallon County Health Department, Fallon/Carter County Extension, O’Fallon Historical Museum, Fallon County Library, Fallon County Recreation Department, Fallon County Disaster and Emergency Services, Baker Animal Control, and Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.
Weather Vane Mar 11 69 26 Mar 12 65 34 Mar 13 64 32 Mar 14 68 32 Mar 15 75 38 Mar 16 n/a Mar 17 41 19 trc YTD Moisture - .45”
Daily Specials • Mar. 20 - 26
Friday - Tuna Burger • Cheesy Broccoli Soup Saturday - Cook’s Choice Tuesday - Fried Chicken w/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy or Potato Salad • Potato Ham Soup Wednesday - Chili Burger w/Fries or Chili Dogs w/Fries • Beef Vegetable Soup Thursday - Chicken Enchiladas • Chicken Noodle Soup If you don’t see what you want on the menu, please ask.
Lake City Shopping Center To Go Orders • See us on Facebook! 406-778-2202 Open Tuesday - Saturday Please give 24 hours notice 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. for pans of caramel rolls Starting April 1 we will be open 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Baker office in the Lake City Shopping Center 406-778-2801 RaeAnn will be in the Baker Office on Fridays, weather permitting
RaeAnn Svedberg, Agent rsvedberg@farmersagent.com ~ www.farmersagent.com/rsvedberg 406- 778- 2801 or 800- 859- 0333 ~ af t er h ou rs 406- 679- 0262
Baker Agronomy Center Full Service Agro no my Plant Fertilizer • Crop Protection • Seed • Recommendations and farm service geared around your operation • Latest in crop management products to maximize this year’s crop potential Grower owned company helping to achieve success in the field Stop in and visit:
Balance of Term that ends June 30, 2016 Please submit a letter of interest by March 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Tax Appeal Board Member will be appointed March 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM.
PLANNING BOARD
Resources available through community sites
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Balance of Term that ends June 30, 2016 Please submit a letter of interest by April 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Planning Board Member will be Appointed April 7, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Letters of interest may be sent to the Fallon County Commission, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or deliver to 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT For further information please call the Clerk and Recorder at 406-778-8182. MNAXLP
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FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS Monday
Tuesday
Buffalo Chicken Chunks w/Fries $6.00 Loaded Potato Soup
Finger Steaks w/Fries $6.00 Chicken Noodle Soup
Wednesday Burger Special w/Fries $6.00 Tomato Soup
Thursday
Friday
BBQ Pork w/Onion Rings $6.00 Chili
Fish Burger w/Fries $6.00 Cheesy Broccoli Soup
H ap py B ir th da y March 20 Colter Huft, Jacob Hadley, Karen Wang, Kathy DeGrand, Tom Bechtold March 21 Mason Fradenburgh, Dave Weller, Roddy V. Rost, Tim Robinson March 22 Gloria Duneman, Andrea Huft, Doug Cox, Kalli Wyrick, Sloane Eagon March 23 Guy Lesh, Delmar Jensen, Dude Veroye, Jerrin Wiman, Robert Kruger, Teight Madler March 24 Dennis Randash, Nellie Celander, Sacha Pankratz March 25 Crystal Varner, Derek Abrams, Eli Helgoth, Kenzie Lawlar, Linda Ferrell Dan Wells, Florence Herbst, Gladys Morris, Joan Caldwell, Gaye Sander and Mary Stark are enjoying an af- March 26 Jaxson Hadley, Quentin Burdick ternoon of water color painting class. The class was instructed by volunteer Gaye Sander at the Villa.
Villa Happenings
Cards Eleven people came out to play pinochle at the Senior Center Mar. 15. There were two tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were Ping Ho and Judy Fradenburgh tied for traveling, Delbert Schweigert - first, Judy Fradenburgh and Jay Gregory tied for second, and Ping Ho took third. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Mar. 22, at the Baker Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Music volunteer Frieda Straub visits with Nora Pratt of Superior Care Villa. Frieda is part of a group that shares their singing and piano playing talents each month at the
AARP Driver Safety Program
The Golden Girls St. Patrick’s luncheon will be held Friday, March 20, at noon at the Tavern. Please wear green.
St. Judes Bike-a-Thon St. Judes Bike-a-Thon will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Baker Lake Gazebo. For sponsor sheets or information, please feel free to call Lisa at 406-891-2436.
Sunday, March 29 • 2 - 5 p.m. Two-Step • Waltz • Polka • Jitterbug
Extension calendar
Mar. 22 - Fallon County Foods Festival and Stir-Ups Contest Mar. 24 - Do-It-Herself AARP Driver Safety Pro(Itching to Start Stitching) gram Refresher Course will Workshop - Ekalaka be held Saturday, March 28, Mar. 25 - Do-It-Herself at the Baker Senior Citizen (Itching to Start Stitching) Center, 420 W. Montana AvWorkshop - Baker enue, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. All participants are asked to Mar. 27-29 - 4-H Rec Lab bring their driver’s license. Mar. 30 - Kids & Horses The class is limited to 25 meeting; Fallon County 4-H drivers. fruit money needs to be Call 406-778-3595 on or turned in before Thursday, March 26, to register.
Golden Girls luncheon
Join us for a dance!
Thee Garage Showroom Blue Hawk Touchdown Club Sweet 16 Calcutta & Chili Feed Wednesday, March 25 Happy Hour 5 p.m. Chili Feed 6 p.m. Sweet 16 Auction & Calcutta 7 p.m. Lakeview Country Club • Baker Hosted by Blue Hawk Club
Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed March 27 - April 2.
COME HELP
Drury G. Phebus Celebrate his 92nd Birthday Friday, March 20 Social @ 6 p.m. • Dance @ 6:30 p.m. American Legion Club • Baker MT Live Music by Robert & Phil EVERYONE WELCOME!
FALLON COUNY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING Red River Inn Sunday, March 22 • 4:00 p.m.
Stop by the office 16 Sewall Avenue or Call 406-778-2920 for a FREE TICKET All Membership Welcome Door Prizes
Baker AAU Wrestling Club Red vs Blue Dual FREE TO THE PUBLIC
McGonigal Gymnasium March 25th 2015 6:30 p.m. Holistic services
Holistic service offered include: offered include:
FAITHWEAVERS
EASTER PARADE! THURSDAY, MARCH 26 • 4:00 p.m. Come downtown and support our youth! The 5th and 6th graders will be carrying the Cross of Christ through Baker! Younger youth will ride on our celebrate Easter trailers!
Blessed Easter from American Lutheran!
Natural Health Center
110 Beach,MT ND 202Central S 4th StAve. W •S,Baker,
Seeing patients Tuesdays at Fallon Medical Complex lower level Dr. Jake Holkup
Dr. Kylie in Baker Simnioniw
• Applied • Kinesiology Applied Kinesiology • Acupuncture • Nutrition Consultation • Cranial-Sacral Therapy • Foot Orthotics • Pediatric and Pregnancy
appointments M,For W& F - 7 a.m.-5:30call p.m. TollThFree T& - 7 1-877-267-7520 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays ext. 245 Sat. -406-778-5100 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cell 701-866-4011 1-701-872-7520
Dr. James R. Campbell, DDS Family Dentistry
“Friends Healing Friends”
Complete general dentistry for adults & children:
• Preventive • Cosmetic • Implants • Crowns
FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX & COMMUNITY CLINIC
202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic
CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site
Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Steve Coxe, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists
SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages
• Fillings • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures
Practice located in Baker since 1994 Healthy Montana Kids Provider
202 South 4th Street W. Baker, MT 59313 (lower level of Fallon Medical Complex)
(406)778-5150 (800)676-7161 Ext. 231
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Jeri was surprised by an eight member marching kazoo band in honor of her tradition of always kazooing people for their birthdays, anniversaries or just because she thought someone needed cheering up. Pictured members of the band are, back row, l-r: Laura Morris, Patti Morris, Jill Whiteman, Cindy Quade, Stacey Moore and Shawna Schillinger. Front row, l-r: Laurie Pankratz, Jeri Hanel, and Mary Alice Havens.
School nurse retires after 28 years By Lori Kesinger After 28 years in the Baker Public School district, school nurse Jerriann Hanel retired at the end of December last year. Though Hanel spent more than a quarter of a century working at the school, she did not start with plans to work in a school setting. After moving to Baker in 1978, she began her nursing career at the clinic and hospital. An opportunity with the Public Health Department led Hanel to make visits to patients needing nursing care at home. She eventually became a chemical dependency counselor then joined the school district as the school nurse.
“I loved it,” Hanel said. “I loved working with the children, parents, teachers and staff. I consider it a privilege to have worked with them. There is sadness but it was time to step down.” Hanel worked under elementary principals Gorden Vanderpan, Ron Meredith, Dave Blake, and Dave Mahon. She was honored with a retirement party in January. “I have to give thanks to Ella Arnell and Laurie Pankratz for being my right-hand men,” she added. Hanel is currently residing in Arizona with family and will return to Baker in April for the summer.
Fallon County Commissioners proceedings Monday, September 8, 2014 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT - Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members. 9:00 Commissioner meeting and Folder Review Lease for Century-Contacted Tim Barth, Century, about Century subleasing to Prince. Also stated there are several campers there when Century stated there would only be a few. SMART HD DISPLAY-The Commission approved the SMART HD Interactive Display, with software, maintenance, minicomputer, installation and training for mapping-$7,995.00 Thank You-The Commission received a thank you note from Garrett Larson, Sidney MT, for the peewee saddle he won, as a contribution from Fallon County, at the Baker/Wibaux Rodeos. Very nice to get a thank you from such a youngster and know you made their day special. Change Order-Commissioner Ranum signed as chairperson the change order to add $60,000 to the Sheriff Remodel Project Contingency Fund. Punch List-There are items listed on the Punch List for the Sheriff’s Remodel Project that need to be taken care of before final payment will be approved. 10:00 AM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 10:00 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman ROAD/BRIDGE/SHOP REPORT Fairgrounds Cold Storage Building-The dirt located near the upper dam was approved to be used by Jasen Wyrick for the base of the cold storage building at the Fairgrounds. Coldwell Pit (Owens)-This pit was permitted by Jasen Wyrick. The Commission plans to ask for 10,000 yards of gravel from this pit. Upper Dam-The gate arrived for the upper dam repair project. Mower-Alba is working on the new mower (set up). Backhoe-Getting everything switched over to the new backhoe. Mack trucks-Bobby and Alba feel they should have the companies, submitting bids for new trucks, come and review the Mack trucks before going to bid. It is felt the County may be given a better trade value than what would be received at auction. Old pickup-Discussed finding an older pickup and water tank to be donated for watering flower pots.
Road mixture-Discuss mixing salt and sand together to sand winter roads. County auction-Discussed the County Auction items listed. 11:00 AM JK Kinsey, Kinsey Auction County Auction-JK discussed auction set up. The Commission stated they would prefer to pay JK by claim at 12% for tracking purposes; JK was okay with that. JK plans to meet Tuesday before the sale and tag items with lot numbers. Auction will be held October 8, 2014 at 1:30 PM at the Fallon County Shop. Advertising-JK handles this by placing flyers; placing in the paper, on the radio, Internet and on channel 3; was given a $700.00 advertising budget (per agreement signed by Chairperson Ranum). Titles-How will the vehicle titles be handled; all titles must be picked up at Courthouse. Reserve- None. RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder. COUNTY ATTORNEY VISIT 1:15 PM Rich Batterman, County Attorney, met to update the Commission on the Hiland Crude Road Haul Agreement. 1:15 PM Mary Grube, Planning Secretary CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY-The Commission reviewed and approved the Steve and Anita Losing COS. Planning Department ReportThe Commission reviewed the Planning Department Reports for the weeks of September 1 and September 8, 2014. Contract Planning-Commissioner Randash made the motion to contract Faron Henderson to complete various projects as needed for the Planning Department at a rate of $75.00 per hour. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. There being no further discussion Commissioner Ranum called for those in favor to signify by saying Aye. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT 1:45 PM Mike Reddick, Ambulance Board member Interviews-Mike met to discuss selecting an interview panel to assist in hiring a new ambulance director.
2:00 PM BUDGETS The Commission re-reviewed the figures from the Final Budget. 3:00 PM-Renee Gnerer, Contract Sanitarian Sanitarian Report-Renee presented Sanitarian Progress Report: • Spent a lot of time sorting through papers to get projects figured out • Issued a few septic permits • Completed a few inspections as Mike Rinaldi, former Sanitarian, had completed no inspections so far this year. • Organizing files The Commission stated the County Attorney has contacted Mr. Rinaldi to ask for keys and any other County papers/equipment to be returned. 3:50 PM Mike KirschtenShooting Range FWP Grant-$25,150-Mike stated this would pay for a Continued on page7
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Spartans Of The Week for the week of MARCH 16 - 20, 2015 This week’s Spartans of the Week are members of the Baker BPA Chapter who attended State BPA in Billings on March 8th - 10th. The seven who qualified for Nationals in Anaheim, California are Jase Rost (Roy and Melissa) - 1st place in Advanced Spreadsheet, and Visual Basic Programming, and 2nd in Database Applications. Dustan Davis (Mike and Tiffany) placed 3rd in Database Applications. Donald Austin (Donald and Cynthia) placed 1st in Computer Network and Technology and 2nd in C++ Programming. Tannon Dukart (Kevin and Jennifer) placed 2nd in Visual Basic Programming. Robert Crow (Robert Crow and Lisa Crow) placed 5th in Visual Basic Programming. Chelsi Law (Larry and Kimberly) placed 2nd in Digital Publishing with InDesign - Pilot(S). Congratulations to all the members who made it and placed at State.
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BPA 2015 State Leadership Conference Secondary students from across the state of Montana attended the 2015 State Leadership Conference for the Montana Association of Business Professionals of America in Billings, Mar. 8-10. Those attending from the Baker High School BPA Chapter were Dallas Arnell, Donald Austin, RJ Crow, Dustan Davis, Tannon Dukart, Taylyn Dukart, Savannah Hickey, Chelsi Law, Joe McHenry, Isaac Rost, Jase Rost, Robbie Slagter, Ashlee Stevens, Lauren Wang, Braylea Wyrick, Casey Wyrwas, and Lacy Zumbrun. Advisors attending were Mr. Scott Anderson and Mrs. Lynn Beach. Seven members of the BHS BPA placed high enough to earn a place in the National
BPA Leadership Conference. They are Jase Rost, Dustan Davis, Braylea Wyrick, Donald Austin, Tannon Dukart, RJ Crow, and Chelsi Law. (See Spartan of the Week article for individual results.) The 2015 Montana BPA State Leadership Conference was held at City College Montana State University-Billings, the Holiday Inn Grand Montana and Convention Center, and the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. There were 1,279 students, local chapter advisors and chaperones gathered in a spirit of friendship and goodwill as the Montana Association assisted members through participation in the areas of competitive events, leadership, community
development and professionalism. During the three day event, students demonstrated their knowledge in business and technological skills and abilities in over 60 different competitive events from within the five core assessment areas of Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Digital Communication & Design, and Management, Marketing & Communication. The top finalists in each event advance to compete at the National Leadership Conference May 5-10, 2015 in Anaheim, CA. The 2016 Montana BPA State Leadership Conference again will be held in Billings, Mar. 6-8.
Junior high team A won written: front row, l-r: Katie Wang, Michael Rusch, and Ethan Verke. Back row, l-r: Alissa Schell, Jacob Wang, Devon Solberg, Terrell Koenig, and Caleb Ploeger.
Jr. High Academic Olympics Miles Community College was the site of the Southeastern Administrators Middle School Academic Olympics. There were 20 teams participating this year from classes A, B, and C schools. After four weeks of dedicated practice, this year’s teams made a great showing. Baker was represented well by two teams of students from the seventh and eighth grades. The Olympics was divided into a two part competition. First, each individual completed a 100 question written test. Their score was compiled with the scores of other teammates and that seeded each team into the oral team tournament. The tournament was set up in “Jeopardy” style. The team had individual buzzers for each team member. The team received five points for each correct toss-up or bonus question and a negative two points for a wrong toss-up question. Both team A and B competed amazingly well in both the written and oral tournament. Team A earned first place in the written. They
showed no mercy in the oral rounds and moved their way into the championship round. There they ran into a tough Miles City team and came home proudly with second place. Team B also performed well on the written, earning second place. In the oral tournament they had an early loss, but worked their way back and earned fourth place. Students received recognition for individual scores on the written test and the top 12 were awarded ribbons. Baker’s students did very well with many placers. The eighth grade division had 25 students participating and placers were: Terrell Koenig 10th and Devon Solberg 12th. In the seventh grade with 33 students taking the test, those who placed were: Lena Kennal 2nd, Brian Smith 3rd, tied for 6th were Alissa Schell, Katie Wang, Caleb Ploeger, and Michael Rusch, Rachel Rost 7th, Halle Burdick 9th, and Jacob Wang 11th.
Back Row (l-r): Jacy Benter, Solenn Jacobsen and Ashlee Stevens. Front Row: Karlee Murnion, Tyla Herbst, Moriah Lecoe and Dalton Herbst (Not Pictured): Zane Tunby
BAKER Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental Herbst Insurance Hufford Construction K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing
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Townsend Accounting Bumble Bee Floral Baker Body Shop Sawhorse Construction Dick's Heating & Cooling WBI Energy James R. Campbell D.D.S. Baker Metal & Recycling Baker Rexall Drug Circle R Steel & Insulation Insurance Store Mitchell’s Oilfield Service Thee Body Shop
TEAM Equity Co-op Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber Underground Boring Specialties DistributionNOW Fidelity Exploration & Production Fallon County Veterinary Service P.C. Crawford’s Construction, Inc. D & D Oilfield Service Woody’s Trucking
Prairie Fuels Rolling Rubber Tire Factory Batterman Law Office Griffith Steel Straub Heating & Cooling Bohle Angus Ranch & Bohle Images Badlands Electric Denbury Resources, Inc. B & B Septic Services Precision Parts & Supply Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C.
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Dylan Sander, Nicole Allerdings and Jessica Stockett.
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Left-right: Nicole Allerdings, Jessica Stockett, Isaac Nemitz and Layne Silver-Farris ready to start a round in the oral competition.
Academic Olympics Junior high and high school students from eastern Montana met at Miles Community College Mar. 10-11 to compete at Academic Olympics. Students take a 100 question multiple choice test in the morning and return in the afternoon for oral competition rounds. Eighth grader Jessica Paul and seventh graders Taylor
Bertsch and Chase Drange participated in the junior high Academic Olympics Mar. 10. Jessica placed seventh in the eighth grade division for the written test. In the seventh grade division, Chase Drange took seventh and Taylor Bertsch placed eleventh. Mar. 11, juniors Nicole
Allerdings and Jessica Stockett, sophomore Layne SilverFarris, and freshman Isaac Nemitz competed at the high school Academic Olympics. Nicole placed fourth out of 44 juniors on the written test. The students enjoyed the opportunity to compete with other schools and interact with students at these competitions.
By Nicole Allerdings The three members of the Plevna Business Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter competed at the State BPA Conference in Billings Mar. 810. Mar. 8 they took tests and competed in events at the College of Technology. Dylan Sander took the Banking and Finance test. Jessica Stockett competed in the Fundamental Word Processing event and took the Payroll Accounting, and Banking and Finance tests. Nicole Allerdings took the Payroll Accounting test and competed in Fundamental Desktop Publishing and Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications. That evening over
1,000 Montana BPA members and advisors met for the opening session and listened to a speaker. Mar. 9, students finished up testing and that night there was another session followed by the dance. The morning of Mar. 10, the top ten placers in each event
were announced at the awards ceremony. Nicole Allerdings placed fourth in Payroll Accounting and seventh in Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications. The Plevna BPA Chapter enjoyed competing at the state level and interacting with other BPA members.
Chinese New Year Left-right: Taylor Bertsch, Jessica Paul, and Chase Drange with their ribbons. Pictured l-r in Chinese New Year story: Ruilin Li, Weston Buerkle, Jaeda Paul, Wyatt Isaacs and Jaiden Dulin holding their lanterns, firecrackers, fortune cookies, jelly sticks, and Chinese cookies.
By Nicole Allerdings Mrs. Isaacs’ fourth grade class completed activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which began Feb. 19. This year is the Year of the Sheep. For the Chinese, this holiday is the grandest and most important holiday. Festivities begin the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar and last about half a month. Ruilin Li brought some traditional Chinese treats for his classmates: fortune cookies, jelly sticks, and Chinese cookies. The students also each made a lantern and firecracker to celebrate the holiday. The fourth grade class enjoyed exploring Chinese culture through these activities.
Mrs. Tunby’s first grade class has collected 100 items! The class has been counting canned or boxed food items and cleaning supplies they received and were excited when they reached 100 objects to count. These items will be donated to the Community Cupboard. Back row, l-r: Madison O’Connor, Hugo Thielen and Ashtyn Arnold. Front row, l-r: Callie Hoenke, Turk Rieger, Weston Buerkle, and Tyler Gajeske.
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Back Row L - R: Mrs. Stickney - Advisor, Bethanie Webb, Chase Drange - Reporter, Nicole Allerdings - President and Courtney Tudor - Secretary. Front Row: Colter Peterson - Recreation Leader, Cole Edgell, Jessica Paul and Layla Dulin - Treasurer.
D & D OILFIELD SERVICE PLEVNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THEE BODY SHOP WOODY’S TRUCKING PRAIRIE FUELS ROLLING RUBBER TIRE FACTORY BATTERMAN LAW OFFICE GRIFFITH STEEL STRAUB HEATING & COOLING RIEGER FENCING & CONTRACTING DENBURY RESOURCES, INC. BADLANDS ELECTRIC B&B SEPTIC SERVICES TRENDLINE EQUPMENT BAKER ACE HARDWARE DARCY L. WASSMANN, P.C. CLINTON, JOLINDA, BRANDI & NICOLE ALLERDINGS GRAY RANCH DON & EILEEN RIEGER VIVIAN PANASUK
STEVE & JAN STICKNEY WILLIE, PENNY & TIFFANY BENNER DAN & LYNETTE O’CONNOR WAYNE & MARY MANGOLD B & B FARMS, NORMA, DAN, BRITT & DON BUERKLE FAMILIES STEFFES RANCH, INC., LARRY, CARMIE, CHAD, STEPHANIE & SHAWNNA ISMAY GRAIN COMPANY, LLC., RITA, GENE, LOREEN, LEE & NANCY NEMITZ DAVE & JODI SCHUETZLE, KADRI, DILLON, KAYTLEN, SETH, KENDRA, JEREMY & FAMILY, KYLEN, DIANNA & FAMILY FRED & DONNA HOUZVICKA NICK & HERCHEL O’CONNOR NEMITZ TRUCKING, LEE, NANCY & JOSH DALE & SHARON BUERKLE
TUNBY RANCH TARGHEES, RANDY, AMANDA, ABIGAIL & ZANE BOHLE ANGUS RANCH & BOHLE IMAGES NORTON & JULE WALKER KATHY & JERRY SIKORSKI & DALTON ALBERT, LYNN, JESSICA, JENNA, JAEDA & JORDAN PAUL CLIFF & JENNIFER TUDOR, COURTNEY, CHLOE, SOPHIA & SARA MARVIN & PATSY SCHOPP MAURICE TUNBY JW TRANSPORT, INC., BILL, JODI, MORGAN, MARIAH, BILLIE JO & JOHNNY MILLER TNT RANCH, BOBBY, MISSY, WHITNEY, WYATT & WILEY THIELEN LORIN & CAROL BUERKLE DARIN & NICOLE BUERKLE & FAMILY SCOT & NIKKI BUERKLE BRITT & NICOLE BUERKLE, CORBIN & BRYNN
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Toll Free 888-892-5746 Lemmon, SD 605-374-7373 sponsibility to remove the pipe; Bobby will ask Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering. Steffes Bridge-Larry Steffes would now like something to be done with the bridge off the highway to his residence. Bobby will try to set up a meeting with the Steffes’ and ask Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering, to attend. Bobby feels Fallon County owns the easement because we bought it from the State of Montana. County Land-Commissioner Ranum asked if Fallon County should continue to lease the County property west of Baker to Century, or, wait until projects are bid and the recipient contacts the County. Bobby feels the County should wait to lease until they know who gets the bid projects in the area otherwise it would seem Century would be getting the upper hand on the projects. Buildings-If Search and Rescue moves and the County adds to the cold storage buildings at the County shop, Bobby could order and store more hot mix. Park Project-Bobby wanted to know how long they will be working on the Splash Park as he is preparing to order cold mix. The decision was to wait on that area until next year because they will be working most of this year on the Splash Park. The Commissioners will talk to Scott Rabbitt as well. Chip/Sealing-Bobby stated they will be chip sealing this year as they did not do any last year. Road by County Shop-Commissioner Randash asked if they could smooth-up the road by the County Shop to assist the comfort of ambulance patients taken to the airport. Bobby stated a portion of the road is cement and the drivers are cutting the corner instead of using the road. Bobby will view the road and see what can be done. 10:45 AM COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the August 25, 2014 minutes with spelling and grammar corrections. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.
ROAD/BRIDGE/SHOP REPORT Culvert - Commissioner Ranum discussed a culvert needed for a landowner. Will research the location further before proceeding. 9:55 AM-Lance Wedemeyer, Public Works Director-City of Baker Emergency Flood Plain Permit-Commissioner Randash signed the application for an emergency floodplain permit for Lance to direct work in the creek channel. Lance left the meeting. Back to the Road meeting. Sheriff vehicle-Undersheriff vehicle needs strut replacements; the cost, without springs, is approximately $600.00. Senior bus-The restraint light and the check engine light came back on in the Sprinter on the way home, but appears to be running better. MACK truck-One of the MACK trucks was taken to Billings for repairs after failing some tests. Tire Rama/Net State-The County can get quality tires for less money through Net State; Alba ordered 16 drive tires. Safety Training-The Road Department does like the safety training; it now pertains to their work. Lifts-They need to have the lifts inspected. Beach Pit-They are hauling gravel from the Beach Pit on the road by Donald MacKay’s; this is good gravel that packs tight. Cabin Creek Bridge-Commissioner Baldwin had to make a trip north and drove across the Cabin Creek bridge, looks great, no problems with the bridge that he could tell. Commissioner Baldwin also noted some of the cattle guards in that area are sinking. ATTEST: Bobby stated the crew is s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson working on them today. s/Brenda J. Wood, Fletcher Creek - CommisClerk and Recorder sioner Ranum wondered Monday, February 2, 2015 whose responsibility it was to remove the pipe from Fletcher 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Ran- Creek bridge project, (contracdash, Chairman; Steve Bald- tor or Fallon County). Bobby win and Deb Ranum, felt it was the contractor’s remembers; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder. CORRECTION TO MINUTES from JUNE 28, 2014 The Clerk and Recorder apologizes to Jay and Lori QuenNotice is hereby given that on May 5, 2015 zer (Spiffy’s) for a huge error An Official Health Facility Levy that was placed in the paper Election will be held with regard to quotes received By Mail Ballot. for tires at the Landfill. The Active Electors will receive a ballot by mail. difference should have been Inactive Electors must request a ballot from the $400.00 rather than the misCounty Election Administrator. stated amount of $4,000.00. Deeply sorry for any problems NOTICE OF CLOSE OF or inconveniences this may have caused you personally or REGULAR REGISTRATION Spiffy’s. 13-2-301, MCA 9:00 AM Joe Janz, Outside Notice is hereby given that regular registration for Maintenance, and Scott Rabbitt, City/County Parks. the Official Health Facility Levy Election to be held Snow Removal Equipmenton May 5, 2015, will close at 5 p.m. on April 6, 2015. Scott was notified a Toro *NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, dealer has a Polar track, which is the same piece of equipment you may still register for the election by showing up at Joe (County) and Scott (City) the county election office up to and including on Election Day between noon and the close of business on have for snow removal on the day before Election Day. You can complete and sidewalks, etc. This was a new piece of equipment the comsubmit a voter registration card, but you will need pany took back. Scott stated it to return to the local election office on Election comes with all the attachDay to pick up and vote a ballot. ments. Joe asked if it had a Ballots will be automatically mailed to active electors blade; Scott stated everything except the blade. The Com- only the week of April 13, 2015. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the county mission felt the hospital would not need a blade. The cost for election office to update your information as the equipment, with attachnecessary and receive a ballot. ments was discussed. The Persons who wish to register and who are not presently Commissioners will discuss registered may do so by requesting a form for registrafurther. tion by mail or online at www.falloncounty.net or by 9:30 AM JANUARY, 2015 appearing before the County Election Administrator. TIMESHEET AND PAYROLL REVIEW If you have moved, it is necessary to have your The Commission reviewed registration transferred to your present address. January, 2015 timesheets and Dated this 9th day of March, 2015. payroll and withholding in the amount of $437,541.74 and Fallon County they are filed in the Clerk and Brenda J. Wood, Election Administrator Recorder’s office.
Continued from page 4 portion of the roof for the new building. Commissioner Baldwin asked for their stipulations. Mike stated there was none he was aware of. Outdoor Toilet-Mike feels they may get funding for the outdoor toilet. New grant rules explain, grants are due by January or February. Commissioners Randash and Baldwin agreed that would be great. Handicap accessibility itemsMike stated they will try to get grant funding from FWP (Fish, Wildlife and Parks) for handicap accessible items. NRA Grant-Mike stated they are also applying for an NRA Grant. Commissioner Baldwin asked if there would be stipulations. Mike feels they would be able to get supplies and a computer from the NRA for the training room. Mike is not positive about stipulations. Culvert-They need a culvert and road material placed to get to the new building. Weed spraying-Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor, has been spending more time spraying at the gun range and plans to go out again to spray the parking lots. Grant work-Commissioner Ranum asked Mike to tell Deb Kirschten the Commission really appreciates the effort she puts into getting grants. Mike feels we are on the radar now to get grants from various agencies. Mowing-They will try to get a new person to mow next year as Deb K will not do it again next year. ADJOURN Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN.
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11:00 AM-Cordell Perkins, FWP (Fish, Wildlife and Parks), and Joe Janz South Sandstone ProjectCordell stated the project looks great; Jasen Wyrick, contractor, is doing a wonderful job on this project. Mapping-Cordell did check the new map and all the wetlands were removed from the map (regarding the lower Baker Lake drainage area). The County will work with FWP on the channel maintenance. Baker Lake-Joe gave Cordell the docket number (issued by the Corp of Engineers) for the Baker Lake issue; Cordell is going to assist the County with this issue. Roads-Commissioner Randash stated the roads need to be repaired at South Sandstone; FWP will provide the material and the County will provide the equipment. Culverts-Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, joined, bringing pictures of new culverts installed by Fallon County (Sunny Bank/Fletcher Creek). When installed FWP asked that the culverts be buried; they required these culverts to be buried 20% below the water in the channel. The water in the culverts is currently 1’ below the top. The Commission stated they put a lot of money into these box culverts and feel it is a large amount of money to bury. Cordell will find out the reasoning and get back to the Commission on this. Agreement-The group reviewed and discussed the contract between Fallon County and FWP briefly; everyone feels things are going well with the contractor, County and FWP.
WE DO REPLACEMENT WINDOWS! Water Rights-Cordell discussed any water above the marking on the boards, (South Sandstone spillway), belongs to the Water District. From March – June the water belongs to FWP; FWP can mandate the water restrictions. The Water Spreading District cannot pump water out unless the water is cresting over the boards. Amendment #6 of Water Rights rulings is the guideline for water elevations. Cordell further stated FWP is responsible for the integrity of the dam. Railroad Ties-They will need some railroad ties for the extension of the parking lots at South Sandstone. Commission granted permission to use some that the County has left over. Flood Plain Training-Mary Grube, Planning Secretary, was approved to attend flood plain training. 11:45 AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment. RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:00 PM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder. 1:15 Jim Wosepka, Auditor and Barbara Ketterling, Treasurer/Assessor Exit Audit Conference-Jim reviewed the financials and findings with the group. Commissioner Ranum discussed landfill tipping fees for C & D (construction/demolition) and
further discussed a partial refund of those fees, to the public, upon complete restoration and inspection of the taxpayer’s property. This would be given as an incentive to clean-up properties in Fallon County. The Commission and Mayor-City of Baker are hoping this will encourage the public to dispose of old buildings/houses. Jim explained the refund could be shown as a prior period adjustment rather than an expense. Jim stated it makes no difference which way it is completed as long as there is a tracking. Findings-Jim stated the two findings were the Annual Report was late and two budgets were overspent totaling $111.00. Jim feels the Annual Report was late partially due to staffing in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Commissioner Ranum asked if it was the fact they need more people or was it they need experienced people. Jim stated they are working with less people than past years. Jim further discussed he firmly believes departments need to crosstrain their employees. Discussed the overspending of two minor funds. Jim recommended appropriations be reviewed before making disbursements from funds. Expenses/Investments-Barb wanted to ask that the Treasurer’s Office be notified when large expenditures will be made to coordinate with investments. This will be discussed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office so Lani DeBuhr, AP Clerk, is aware. Capital Improvement PlanCommissioner Randash stated the County is working on a capital improvement plan with Continued on page 8
Spiffy’s is reorganizing our warehouse inventory and the following must be sold: Brand/Tire Size/ PLY
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TOYO M55 LT245/75R16/10
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COOPER AT3 LT265/75R16/10
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COOPER AT3 LT245/75R16/10 TRAILER TIRES
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8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners proceedings Continued from page 7 Jason Rittal, Executive Director-EPEDC. Investments-Barb stated they are making some money on investments; some start at 1 percent and go up from there. Approval - Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the Annual Financial Statement for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 2:00 PM END OF MONTH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE The Commission approved the January, 2015 end of month claims in the amount of $325,156.36 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 3:00 PM Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Joe Janz, Plainsmen Search and Rescue member; and Dale Butori, Baker Fire Department member. Search and Rescue Discussion Budget-The Commission agreed, if the Fire Department adds Search and Rescue to their Department, the Search and Rescue budget can be used by the Fire Department for purchases. The Fire Department is not interested in the existing S & R van as they have a trailer they plan to use for repelling equipment, etc. The boat will be utilized by whomever needs to and will stay in its current location. The Hovercraft was purchased with Plainsmen Search and Rescue Funds so Plainsmen will have to make the decision what to do with that. The van could possibly go to County Auction or see if 4H would want it for any reason. Joe stated some of the items Search and Rescue currently has are new, i.e. rope. Trent, as Sheriff, is still the one in charge of calling out Search and Rescue if needed. S & R will be separate from the Fire Department, however, Baker Fire Board will need to approve transitioning Search and Rescue in with Baker Fire Department. Darold Brown and Joe will help sort Search and Rescue items. Also discussed those certified to scuba dive. 3:15 PM Tom Bruha, Baker Fire Chief, joined Tom stated he felt the Fire Department volunteers would be willing to house Search and Rescue and take the calls. They have an upcoming meeting and will visit with the Board. They would like to utilize the County Search and Rescue budget for training and supply purchases such as ice rescue equipment, etc. The Commission told Tom
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that was acceptable. The group informed Tom they had previously discussed leaving the boat at the County Shop, also discussed the Fire Department’s enclosed trailer may possibly be used to store repelling equipment, etc. Buoys at the Lake-Dale felt he and Darold Brown would continue to place the buoys in the Baker Lake swimming area each year. Tom stated they would be very interested in having Joe and Darold remain in Search and Rescue. Joe will think about it and will also ask Darold if he would be interested. Liability questions-Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Insurance, was asked to join the group. The question arose regarding Search and Rescue joining the Fire Department; if someone were to get hurt does that go through the Fire Department or the County’s worker’s compensation. They were unsure if they could remain two separate departments or if they would have to become one. Debbie felt that would be a question for the attorneys. Debbie will check on workmen’s compensation after the attorneys decide. The group discussed having a mutual-aid agreement drawn up as well. Trainings-Tom discussed upcoming trainings the Fire Department will be having. 3:50 PM Everyone left with the exception of Trent. 3:50 PM Trent stated Tom Muckle, County Rural Fire Chief/Coroner, would like to keep up his coroner certification but does not want to be paid. Trent feels it may be a good idea to have an extra coroner. The Commission felt Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, should be contacted about this as well. 4:00 PM Jail Updates Trent has Steve Zachmann working on gathering quotes for the back jail cell to make it usable. Trent further stated Bozeman, MT has beds open if they absolutely need to house more prisoners than they have room to accommodate. 4:30 PM CLOSED-PERSONNEL RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion
carried unanimously. Recess. Tuesday, February 3, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder. 9:00 AM CLOSED-PERSONNEL 10:50 AM – CLOSED-LEGAL RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Recess. 1:00 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members. 1:15 PM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 1:15 PM Clayton Hornung, Mayor-City of Baker Creek Channel-Discussed quotes to clean the creek channel 1:20 PM William L. Randash joined. Wetlands-The group discussed earlier notification after remapping, there are no wetlands in the channel from the spillway to 6th Street West; FWP does not want the entire channel to be cemented; possibly because it may increase the velocity of the water. Quotes-The group discussed the quotes received for cleaning the lower drainage area from the spillway to 6th street. Clayton will check on the quotes because each quote did not seem like it compared apples to apples. Ownership of the creek channel-Commissioner Baldwin stated the Abstract Office shows the City of Baker as owner of the lower Baker Lake channel. Clayton stated he felt it was possibly the adjoining landowners that owned a portion of this. Rent-Discussed increasing the rent paid by the City of Baker to $1450.00 from the current $1,334.00 per month. Clayton discussed placing on the City’s agenda and the group agreed to wait to change until July to correspond with the new fiscal year. Tipping Fees - Clayton brought paperwork, for various individuals and their tipping feels at the landfill (for disposal of demol-
ished property). It was again agreed the City would inspect those properties within the City; the County would inspect all outlying properties (before individuals would be reimbursed). 2:00 PM Mona Madler, SMART Director; Mary Grube, Planner Secretary; and Faron Henderson, Contract Planner. CTEP-Professional Services Decision Mona explained there were 4 applicants for the project. The five (5) member committee chose Peaks to Plains Design of Billings, MT The following were the remaining by rankings-#2-Great West; #3 Stahly Engineering and #4-Territorial Land Works Scoring criteria-Mona discussed some of the criteria for scoring-Proximity to Fallon County, References, Experience, Qualification of Personnel, Understanding and Approach of the Project, Recent or Current Work for other Municipalities or Local Government, etc. Assistance-Peaks to Plains will assist the County in helping put the CTEP Project out to bid and with contract preparations. Committee Rankings-Mona met on behalf of the committee to recommend Peaks to Plains. Next Step-Mona will next contact Peaks to Plains for their budget proposal for the project. Time Frame-Discussed a tight time frame; Faron recommends they be asked for their timelines. MOTION - Commissioner Baldwin made a motion to accept the top ranked firm (Peaks to Plains), as recommended by the committee and request their Budgetary Proposal and Timeline to complete Fallon County’s CTEP Project. Com-
missioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Letter-Mona offered to write the letter to Peaks to Plains and Faron offered to help. The Commission agreed to that. Port Authority-Mona stated the Port Authority is pursuing an Urban Renewal District within the City Limits of Baker. The Port Authority is hiring a consultant to go through some information pertaining to this project. The City has to decide if they want to move forward with it because the City has to create and manage it. Faron stated the boundaries are the important part and making sure the City can level out and survive on those taxes for the next 15 years. Quarterly Meeting EPEDCCommissioner Randash stated Jason Rittal, Executive Director-EPEDC, is looking into a Capital Improvement Plan for Fallon County. Mona stated she also shared the Urban Renewal District information with Jason. Mona would assist Jason if he needs help. LETTER TO THE CITY OF BAKER The Commission wrote a letter, at the request of Mayor Hornung, to the Honorable Mayor Hornung and City Council Members asking to increase the annual cost-share for maintenance, janitorial, upkeep, repairs, etc. of the City/County Municipal Building. The Commission asked to increase the monthly cost from $1,334.00 per month to $1,450.00 per month beginning July 1, 2015. 3:00 PM OUT OF THE OFFICE The Commission went to the hospital to review a possible upcoming project. 4:30 PM The Commission re-
turned from the hospital. RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess until 6:00 PM. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 6:00 PM CTAP TRAINING All Commissioners attended the CTAP training in the Library basement. Recess. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members. 10:00 AM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 10:00 AM John Beach, concerned citizen; Julie StraubHRM; Darcy Pankratz, County Attorney; David Espeland, CEO; and Selena Nelson, CFOFallon Medical Complex. Parkview Rentals-John met to discuss the Parkview Apartments and the rental process his mother has experienced. John expressed several concerns he has with the current rental process. Commissioner Baldwin stated this has to be about “our” people. David explained the issue is the “snowbirds” and further explained Fallon County is the owner of the buildings; FMC Administration manages the Parkviews for the County. The policies were all reviewed and approved by the Commission at that time but also discussed making some changes to the existing policies. Selena stated the lists are revolving lists. John was concerned his mom may not be considered again. Selena Continued on page 9
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Commissioners proceedings Continued from page 8 stated it is not that way anymore, not after building PVC2. Further discussed changing some of the existing policies; David feels John has valid points, such as, longevity in the community could be a requirement. The current lists were reviewed and discussed in detail. Darcy discussed Fallon County residents having priority. It was felt they do but…after reviewing the lists again it was decided they do need to go over them and tidy them up. Julie discussed subletting a “snowbird” apartment. David stated per the agreement there is no subletting. Discussed the original intent was to give priority to those with a greater need. 10:40 AM John excused himself. The lists will be reviewed again and David and Selena are open to any suggestions. 10:58 AM Darcy and Julie left the meeting. HOSPITAL MONTHLY REPORT Mill Levy Project-The group discussed the project David feels the Mill Levy funds will benefit the hospital the most. Commissioner Ranum stated she does not want to assume the taxpayers will always pass the mill levy. Commissioners Baldwin and Randash feel if this does not pass this year it may not pass the next time if the taxes increase as projected by the DOR. Architect - Commissioner Ranum expressed her continued concerns with an architect firm; as it seems their designs are built on change orders. David stated he has good experiences with them and makes them accountable. Commissioner Baldwin stated some of the issues that caused problems with the most current project the architect was in charge of had nothing to do with them. The codes for electrical, plumbing, etc. either did not exist or they changed and when you happen across them, you HAVE to follow the new codes. Architect/Funding-Commissioner Ranum agreed she was okay moving forward with the project as long as David holds the architect accountable on this project; David stated he would do so. Also discussed the
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 shortage of $700,000 to $800,000 for the planned project. Selena explained they could borrow that money from the bank; David would rather borrow the funds from the County. Decision-The Commission made the decision to move forward with the project; the shortage should also be budgeted for with the project. The group also discussed phasing the project which would entail another bid and mobilization fees; decision was to complete this as one project. 11:10 AM Michelle Smith, Theresa Weimer; Kathy Newell, Debbie Wyrick, Alba Higgins and Bobby Wiedmer, Wellness Committee Via Conference Call-Meghan, EBMS Wellness Coordinator for Fallon County, and Laura, Director of Wellness Report-The group reviewed the Wellness Report for Fallon County (which includes Fallon Medical Complex). Meeting-The Wellness Committee will be meeting later to discuss the upcoming year. Thank you-Theresa stated everyone appreciated the gift given this past year for participation in the Wellness Program (insurance holiday in December and decrease in employee only premium). Involvement-Discussed ways to get employees more involved and interested. Commissioner Ranum discussed fit bracelets; the group also discussed ways to get individuals moving to get them healthy and active. RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members. 1:15 PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one met for Public Comment 1:30 PM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 1:30 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder. Insurance questions-Debbie asked if the Commission felt indoor/outdoor cameras need to be insured. No. Weed Department Side-bySide. Yes.
Cold storage at the Fairgrounds-Debbie will check; feels she already has it insured. 2:00 PM Commissioner Ranum made the motion to appoint Gaye Sander to the Library Board. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 2:15 PM KLJ Planning Contract Commissioner Randash signed, as Chairman, the agreement between KLJ and Fallon County for Professional Services (Planning Services). That agreement is on record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 2:30 PM Karen Banister-Museum Curator Karen met at the request of the Commission to report on Museum business. Maintenance-Karen gave the office a fresh coat of paint; is also cleaning, rearranging furniture and making small repairs. Old book shelves-Karen is looking into costs to purchase an enclosed book shelf. Repairs-Karen had to have the upstairs heater repaired. The old water heater downstairs needs to be replaced as it is rusting. Upcoming events - Karen would like to have a float in the parade; hold the Fundraiser Picnic like they used to have and has other ideas. Summer Hire-Karen would like permission to hire seasonal help May-September. Permission to hire, Karen will need to contact Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager. New Display-Karen has been approached about displaying the first oil well in Fallon County. Stop Again-The Commission asked Karen to stop by again and keep them updated. 2:45PM FOLDER REVIEW REPORTS/MINUTES/FLYERS The Commission reviewed and/or approved the following folders/minutes/flyers: Seniors-in-Action Flyer-February, 2015 Baker Rural Fire District-January 12, 2015-Warrants were paid in the amount of $25,375.50 Plevna Rural Fire DistrictJanuary 9, 2015-Warrants were paid in the amount of $1,111.15 Plevna Rural Fire District Special Meeting-January 14, 2015-Warrant paid $149,341.00 Landfill Financial ReportsJanuary, 2015 - Charges-
$44,651.57; Payments-$38,608.35; Accounts Receivable Balance$120,541.11 Fallon/Carter 4H News-February, 2015 Fallon County EMS Board Minutes-December, 2014 Plat Status Report-February, 2015-13 COS/Plats/Subdivision by Rent or Lease, etc. in various stages of progress MISCELLANEOUS Plevna Water/Sewer-The Commission was notified the Town of Plevna would be holding a public hearing on February 9th with regard to the rate increases for water and sewer. Internet Speed-Permission granted to increase internet speed at the Courthouse from 8,000 to 20,000. This would increase the County’s cost by approximately $50.00 per month. Dispatch Project-The Commission received the Consent of Surety to Final Payment and Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims. This is the last of the close-out paperwork required from Dick Anderson Construction before final payment is issued for the Dispatch project. Parkview Apartment Rental Agreement-Rental agreement for Apartment #106 was
signed. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Continental Resources-January, 2015 Oil and Gas Royalties-$6,132.77 Century - February Land Lease-$400.00 Denbury Resources-November/December, 2014 Oil and Gas Royalties-$5,067.85 State of Montana/DOR HB758 3rd Qtr-Oil/Nat Gas Prod Taxes-$51,870.22 Sands Oil Co.-December, 2014 Oil and Gas Royalties$182.62 4:00 PM Faron Henderson, Contract Planner, and Mary Grube, Planning Secretary. Planning Department Report Meetings-Planning and Airport Board will have to attend the newly required AAA (Airport Affected Area) meetings. Flood Plain Training-Mary asked if she could attend the Flood Plain Training and if so will the County pay for a membership, which includes other benefits, or, pay the registration fee to attend the training. Permission granted for Mary to attend and the County will pay the membership fee. Training-Faron will not be in Baker the third week of February as he will be attending the
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Rural Water (Certification) Training. Building for Lease/Rent Landowner was happy with the outcome from the meeting regarding their BLR (Buildings for Lease/Rent) north of Baker. Subsequent Minors/MajorsFaron explained Subsequent Minors in Fallon County are currently reviewed as Major Subdivisions. Faron asked if the Commission was interested in changing this and adding Subsequent Minors to what is currently available. Faron stated he has never reviewed any potential Subsequent Minors for Fallon County but most counties review them as Major Subdivisions. The Commission agreed to leave as is and review them as Major Subdivisions. This process is already confusing for members of the public. Projects to work on: Update Subdivision Regulations Road Standards Flood Plain Permit Process(Get process in place to number and track). RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the moContinued on page 10
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Commissioners proceedings Continued from page 9 tion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Recess. Thursday, February 5, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; and Steve Baldwin, member. Deb Ranum, member excused. 9:30 AM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 9:30 AM Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to approve the January 26, 2015, minutes as submitted. Commissioner Randash stepped down from the chair to second the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. Motion carried. 10:00 AM Richard Menger, Sanitarian Training-Rich has to take 15 credits to keep his license; of the 7 steps, 3 of them are completed. Subdivision-Rich is taking a 6 credit Subdivision Course this will be held the 20th of February. Pictures-Rich shared pictures of snow piles, near the banks of Baker Lake; the pictures show all the dirt and garbage contained in the snow. Rich took care of making sure no one will plow and stack snow by the Baker Lake. EMHS (Eastern Montana Humane Society)-Rich contacted EMHS to inform them he needs to have the water tested from the well; the water has to be tested from the tap, not at the well itself. EMHS has no funds so are unable to do that right now but they are accepting donations. Rich explained to the Commission clean-up of the area will start as soon as the weather improves. A plan will need to be submitted and approved by Rich. State Reimbursement-Rich stated the State of Montana reimbursed the County $3,927.00 for protective inspections he had completed. Septic-Rich has had a lot of requests to assist with septic systems and expects that to pick up as the weather gets nicer. Rich stated if he feels it is necessary he will also complete a percolation test. 11:00 AM Fred Thomas, Ambulance Director Repairs-They had one of the ambulances in to be repaired at Northside. Capital Improvement ProjectCommissioner Randash let Fred know they had been inside the Ambulance building, because of the capital improvement project they have Jason Rittal working on. Also viewed the possible relocation site for a future new building. EMR Training-Fred provided information to the Commission pertaining to Emergency Medical Response training for Dispatch Center employees. This will be discussed further. 11:05AM Clayton Hornung, Mayor-City of Baker presented the Commission with the billing for repairs to the creek channel for flood prevention. Back to Fred’s Meeting. ER ACCESS-Fred discussed the conveniences of an enclosed
emergency room garage access for loading and unloading patients at the hospital (to keep out of the weather, etc). The Commission felt that was a good thought and they will discuss this further. 11:30 PM Commissioner Randash was excused for the balance of this week’s session. 12:00 PM Commissioner Baldwin left for lunch. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members. 1:20 PM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 1:20 PM Faron Henderson, Contract Planner, and Mary Grube, Planning Secretary Eagle Land Fees-Discussed where the funding would go from Eagle Land for Planning Staff and Review Fees for that Subdivision. This subdivision is in the City Limits of Baker so the City will receive the funds. The Commission reminded them to track this for budgeting, etc.; they have been tracking the information. 1:30 PM Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Century letter-The Commission asked Darcy to write a letter to Century terminating the contract to lease County land west of Baker. This will be effective April 30, 2015. Office Stipend-Darcy is hiring Keli Bertsch for 10 hours per week; Darcy will adjust the office stipend for February; March –June the stipend should remain the same for the remainder of the Fiscal Year. Health Board-Darcy will complete a new Resolution to accommodate the new board members and by-laws. Clerk and Recorder will send copies of other Board Resolutions to Darcy to review. Computers-Darcy will need to purchase a computer for Keli and would like to purchase a laptop for court. Permission was granted. CLOSED-LEGAL 2:00 PM Mark and Amber Lawlar Sewer line issue-(West of Baker)-Darcy informed the Lawlars she still wants to talk to a couple of engineers to get more
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 information. Amber told the group Jon Brosz stated he would speak to the County since the County is investigating the issue. Darcy felt a couple of weeks would give her enough time to get the necessary information to the Commissioners so a decision could be made. The Lawlars were very appreciative of the time spent on this. 4:00 PM Bill Kesinger, Shooting Range board member New Building-Bill asked if there was a plan in place for opening the doors to the public. Bill stated the Board would manage the Club functions and 4H would manage their functions.The Board wants to know how the Commission plans to run the Shooting Range for the public. 4:02 PM Mike Stark joined Certified Range Person-The group discussed needing a certified Range person to have the Range open to the public. They would need one person for the archery side and one for the pistol and 22 caliber side. Job Description-The group discussed job descriptions. Golf Course-Commissioner Baldwin felt this would run similar to the Golf Course, meaning he hoped the memberships would pay for the employee. The Commission would like to see what type of usage the facility gets before they would agree to hire anyone. Commissioner Baldwin stated a member of the public has stated he would be willing to donate some time for use of space to teach his classes. Open Range-The group discussed open range for the public is a concern. Further discussed insurance and liability questions. The 4H and league functions are already insured. Security Cameras-Commissioner Ranum asked about security cameras. Bill stated he contacted Vivint and they would charge a monthly rate. Rifle Range Board and the Commissioners will look into other options. Liability-The group further discussed liability for the public using it when there is no one there to supervise. MDU - MDU spoke to Richard
Griffith about utilities; not sure what the time frame will be for that. Range Systems-The Range System Company workers will be here the week of February 16th to start hooking things up. The Board will let the Commission know when they arrive. Fees-Mike would like to track utility costs for the building to assist with the decision for day fees. AGREEMENT Commissioners Baldwin and Ranum, members, signed the funding operation of the Fallon County Planning Board and use of Planning Staff agreement between Fallon County and the City of Baker. The agreement was signed by the City of Baker February 4, 2015 and is on record in the Clerk and
Recorder’s office. BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT Mike Stark presented the Commission with a letter of interest to be reappointed to the Rifle Range Board. This position has been advertised in the paper several times with no interest. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to appoint Mike Stark to the Rifle Range Board. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 2 Ayes. 1 Absent. Motion carried. ADJOURN Commissioner Ranum made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 2 Ayes.1 Absent. 0 Nays. Motion carried. ADJOURN.
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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • March 9, 2015 - March 15, 2015 - 29 Calls for service: 1 agency assist, 1 alarm; 2 animal complaints; 4 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 extra patrol; 2 informations; 1 missing person; 1 noise complaint; 1 suspicious vehicle; 10 traffic stops; 3 unlocks; 1 welfare check Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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HELP WANTED CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/COLLECTIONS (CIRCLE, MT): Performs the collection of all live and final bills as they become due. Following collection procedures and polices the representative will collect all past due accounts and have the responsibility for having all accounts written off if they are finalized. Generates service orders in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Frequent interaction with subcribers. Recommended minimum entrance requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent and/or equivalent work experience. Typing skills and computer skills are mandatory. Tow (2) years of experience in a telecommunications billing service center is desired but not required. Must be able upon hiring to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License.
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 a Dispatch & Repair Technician. 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. Recommended minimum entrance requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent and/or equivalent work experience. Must be able upon hiring to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (SIDNEY, MT): The Customer Services Representative (CSR) is the primary point of contact for handling the needs of Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. and Cable & Cellular Communications, LLC (d.b.a. “Mid-Rivers Communications”) customers in the company’s business offices, over the phone, at company events and via other media utilized by customers now and in the future (email, online, etc.). The CSR listens to customer’s needs and accurately presents solutions, products and services to meet those needs. The CSR guides customers through the sales and sign-up process, accurately and efficiently completing all required paperwork, processing the customers’ telecommunications service requests, and establishing and maintaining telecommunications records. The CSR communicates with other employees and departments as necessary to provide resolution to customer concerns, including problems/questions with subscriber billing, service problems and other reported issues or concerns. Recommended minimum entrance requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent and/or equivalent work experience. Typing skills and computer skills are mandatory. Two (2) years of experience in a telecommunications billing service center is desired but not required. Must be able upon hiring to obtain a valid Montana Driver’s License.
SEASONAL CONSTRUCTION WORKER/SEASONAL COMBINATION TECHNICIAN No experience required, however must be able to be trained to operate construction equipment and perform construction duties/and or be able to be trained in the Outside Plant job duties (position requires that individual must live close enough to reporting location so that individual is able to respond in the time allotted) . Reporting locations are: Construction Positions – 2 positions in Circle, MT Outside Plant Positions – 2 positions – 1 located in Lewistown, MT and 1 located in Miles City, MT Positions will remain open until filled. The rewards at Mid-Rivers Communications are many which include competitive ages and an excellent benefits package. 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 March 27, 2015; position will remain open until filled. 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 physical or mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
plicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle and criminal background search, and be required to attend a four (4) week Correction Detention Officer Basic Training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena, Montana. 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: Friday, March 20, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon, 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. 10-12c
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NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Mar. 29, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 12-13c
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thanks to everyone who sent cards, brought food and gave memorials in memory of Floraine Geving. Thanks to the staff at Fallon Medical Complex and Long Term Care for their excellent care. Thanks to Jon and staff at Stevenson Funeral Home for their professionalism and the ALC ladies for the delicious meal. This is a very caring community. Roger Geving 12p
LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing on the adoption of Subdivision Regulations for the Town of Plevna will be held April 13, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Plevna Town Office, 121 Main Street North, Plevna, MT. At that time oral and written testimony for and against the request will be heard by the council. Questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Clerk/Treasurer, by phone at 406-772-5001, in person at 121 Main St., Plevna, MT or by mail to PO Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. 12-13c
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__________________________ NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerk of Plevna School District No. 55, Fallon County, State of Montana that the Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Plevna Community Center. Electors will consider the following issues at the election: 2 (two) Trustees to be elected for a 3 year term And 1 (one) Trustee to be elected for a 2 year term The polls will be open between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election. A qualified registered elector who will be unable to go to the polls on the day of election may request an “Application for Absentee Voter’s Ballot” from the school district clerk/election administrator’s office located at: 327 N. Main, Plevna, MT. Dated 17th day of March, 2015 s/Nicole Buerkle, District Clerk 12-13c
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__________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of the Phase 2 Water System Improvements project will be received by the Town of Plevna (owner) in the Plevna Town Office, Attention: Jodi Miller, Town Clerk/Treasurer, 121 N. Main St., P.O. Box 97, Plevna, Montana 59344 until 3:00 pm local time on April 9, 2015 and then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the stipulated time shall be returned unopened. The project consists of: Replacement of up to 15,027 lineal feet of existing water mains and approximately 103 water services. The project also includes 2 bores under BNSF railroad and MDT right-of-ways totaling 582 lineal feet. Ship to the project site all materials and accessories furnished under this contract and unload in the staging area to be designated by the Town of Plevna. Contact Stahly Engineering & Associates, Inc. for exact location of the staging area prior to delivery of materials. The project is being financed by the Town of Plevna and Fallon County. The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of: Stahly Engineering & Associates 851 Bridger Drive, Suite 1 Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone 406-522-9526 Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Stahly Engineering, 406-5229526. 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. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the Plevna Town Office,
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE 121 N. Main St., Plevna, Montana 59344 at 3:00 pm local time on March 31, 2015. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Fallon County and the State of Montana. The 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 the Town of Plevna in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 3:00 pm local time on April 9, 2015. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest Continued on page 12
REAL ESTATE New Listings: 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. 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 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. 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. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.
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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Top of Dakota Show pig, lamb, goat, sale. April 18 Minot ND. www.top-of-dakota.com Daryl 1-701-337-6698. #1 Source for all of your projects. Broadcast live www.dvauction.com ________________________ 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. _________________________ Liberty Medical Center (Chester, MT) has openings for Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Ancillary Services positions. Contact Bev Halter, HR at 406-759-5181 for information. _________________________ 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 406696-6282 OR Jason at 406-8552279. _________________________ 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 _________________________ 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
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