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VOLUME 99

ISSUE 10

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FALLON County

B AKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015

Home destroyed by fire in frigid weather Baker Rural Fire Department personnel responded to a structure fire on Roxie Lane at approximately 11 p.m. on March 3. Two engines, two water truck tenders and 19 firefighters arrived on scene to combat the fire under frigid weather conditions. The fire was under control about 1:30 a.m. The house was completely destroyed in

TAKE NOTE Baker Hunter Education classes Hunter Education classes will start with registration Monday, March 9, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Baker High School (enter at main office and turn left at top of stairs). Registration is informal, you can come anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Participants must be at least 12 years of age by January 16, 2016. A parent or legal guardian must attend sign-up for participants under the age of 18. Material and class instructions will be provided at registration, March 9. Class day will be Saturday, March 14, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Field day will be Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, contact Rick Madler at 406-778-2104 or Vance O’Donnell at 406-778-2262.

Baker and Plevna rural fire district elections cancelled The Election Administrator has cancelled the Baker Rural Fire District and Plevna Rural Fire District elections for May 5, 2015. Trustee who filed for Baker Rural Fire District is Randy Hoenke. Trustees who filed for the Plevna Rural Fire District are Donald MacKay and Robert Gray. 7-33-2106(4) In accordance with 13-1304 allows a Fire District election to be cancelled if the number of candidates is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected. The county governing body shall declare elected by acclamation each candidate who filed a nominating petition for a position.

Red Hat luncheon Sagebrush Sisters Red Hat luncheon will be held Friday, March 13, 12:45 p.m. at the Tavern.

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the fire but no one was injured. Baker Ambulance Service was on scene providing care to the firefighters working in icy and windy conditions. Red Cross members assisted the residents of the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Veto leaves fate of Keystone XL pipeline undecided By Lori Kesinger President Obama rejected a bill Feb. 24 that would have approved construction of the Keystone XL pipeline which involves portions of Montana, including Fallon County. His veto, though, did not stop the proposed pipeline project, instead it fueled the debate fire. The bill was passed by a Republican controlled Senate to allow the 830,000 barrels of crude oil per day to be transported from Canada to Gulf Coast and Midwest refineries through the proposed 1,179 mile pipeline. Republicans threatened to overturn the veto despite lacking the majority to do so. Scrambling to find a new strategy to get the pipeline approved, they indicated adding Keystone legislation to another bill in the future that the President would find difficult to veto. The pipeline project has also included the plan to support the growth of crude oil production from producers in the Bakken region of Montana and North Dakota. An on-ramp called the Bakken MarketLink would intersect with the pipeline near Baker providing a terminal to export the oil being produced from the Bakken formation. A majority of the Bakken oil is currently transported by tanker or railcar. Advocates argue the construction of the pipeline will create jobs, increase tax revenue and gain energy independence for the United States. “I’m disappointed that the President vetoed this bipartisan legislation. Keystone will help secure our energy future and create good paying jobs,” Montana Senator Jon Tester said in a news release. “I will continue to reach across the aisle to find ways we can get this pipeline built to the highest safety standards while protecting private property rights.” See Keystone, page 8

CTEP projects focus of upcoming meeting The City of Baker, Fallon County, and SMART have partnered with the Montana Department of Transportation for local enhancement projects through their Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP). CTEP is a Montana program that funds transportation related projects designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of the state’s intermodal transportation system. The MDT has elected to sub-allocate the enhancement funds to local governments for selection and prioritization of local CTEP projects. CTEP allows for the implementation of a va-

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riety of non-traditional projects. All projects must relate to, and enhance, surface transportation. Some examples are: pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, projects to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality and preservation of abandoned railway corridors to trails. The CTEP project in Baker will complete the Millennium Walking Path around Baker Lake. The finalization of the walking path will include curb, gutter and sidewalk from the corner of Montana Avenue and South Fifth Street West, east on Wyoming, and south on South Sixth Street West until it connects with the cur-

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rent walking path. In Plevna, projects will include period lighting and fencing at Plevna Park, as well as a flashing beacon sign at the Plevna School crossing on Main Street. Peaks to Plains Design, PC has been selected to engineer the pre-construction and construction of the projects. Peaks to Plains personnel will conduct an informational meeting on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Library basement meeting room. For more information or questions, call Mona Madler, SMART Director, at 406-778-2020; or email: smartdev@midrivers.com

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, March 11, 2005 -Local winners of the Knights of Columbus District II Free Throw Contest held at Sacred Heart Gymnasium in Miles City Feb. 27 are Kelsey Hadley, Kyle DuCharme, Bryan Overton, and Robbie Gray. . . Joe Halmans is Reynolds March Employee of the Month. . . Fallon County Spelling Bee was held Feb. 28 and was won by Kaylee Standard, a Baker seventh grader. She is the daughter of Cliff and Rennee Standard. She will represent Fallon County at the 40th Treasure State Spelling Bee in Missoula Apr. 2. . . Baker Lady Spartan basketball team did not place at the State Tournament. . . Public Works Supervisor Don Hinman reported at the Baker City Council meeting that the EPA has warned the city there is a high content of radon gas in the Baker water. . . Rod Morris and Don Hinman were appointed to a committee to further study possible street improvement east of Highway 7. . . Julie Ho, a sophomore at Montana State UniversityBozeman, is among 34 students selected as 2005 Montana State University orientation leaders. Julie is a 2003 BHS graduate and daughter of Louie and Ping Ho of Baker. . . Girl Scouts are celebrating 93 years of Scouting. . . The next big event scheduled in Baker is the third annual Baker Jam Youth Basketball Tournament, March 19-20. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 10, 1995Plevna High School cheerleaders were awarded the trophy for Best Cheerleading Group at the 1995 boys district 4-C basketball tournament in Miles City Feb. 23-25. Cheerleaders are Heidi Fuchs, Angie Griebel, Joni Lang, Wendy Stickney, and Nola Wenz. . . 42nd anniversary open house for Dwight and Erna Mae Loutzenhiser will be held Mar. 19. . . Baker Rec Center has added a new stairway for use in the swimming pool. The stairway provides easy access to the pool for the elderly, handicapped, and persons with physical limitations. . . Reynolds Supermarket has a new look throughout the store. New frozen meat case, spot freezer, cases for meat and dairy products, automatic sliding door and pop cases are among the exciting changes at the store. . . Fire consumed the home of Doran and Sharon Higgins southwest of Ekalaka Feb. 26. . . Doug Post was the lucky winner of a Bronco Days ticket from Farmers Union Oil. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 7, 1985-Ralph Ehret, an avid sports booster for the Ekalaka Bulldogs, is dead at the age of 47, after his car was side-swiped 18.3 miles south of Baker. He was returning home from the boys basketball tournament held in Miles City. . . The All-tournament team as chosen by the Miles City Star lists Dean Wang

of Baker as most valuable player in the tournament. Jon Neumann led the vote-getters for the second team. Honorable mention went to Dan Stanton, Mike Dexter, and Andy Kreager. Spartan coach Rick Danelson was chosen Coach of the Year. . . Girls volleyball team place second at the divisional tournament and will travel to Butte for the state tournament this weekend. . . Alex Collie, a southwest Fallon County resident, was awarded a 35 year pin and certificate by the National Weather Service in Great Falls. Alex has maintained a record of daily precipitation for the Great Falls office at his home. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 6, 1975-New idea in basketball was successfully completed this year in the seventh grade when each boy who tried out for the sport was able to play in the games no matter how their ability to maneuver the ball appeared. Result: A very good team and boys with lots of enthusiasm. Team members with their coach are: Craig Pinnow, Curtis Blake, Doug Vanderpan, Tom Breitbach, Dale McCamish, Darrel Heim, Russell Dame, Don Wood, Matt Erickson, Dale Newell, Johnny Miller, Dale Thompson, Jeff Haase, Mike Herbst, Mike Domagala, Greg Strobel, Shane Farstveet, Ward Anderson, Barry Jensen, Randy Ketterling, and coach Pat Trujillo. . . . Robyn Keirle has been selected to tour Europe this summer with the Montana Youth Choir. Robyn is a senior at Baker High School and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Keirle. . . Jaycees sponsor Daisy BB gun training sessions. Chairman of the project is Jim Potter with Gordon Carlson, Lee Moore, Lew Von Kleeck, Les Njos, Tom Rieger, Don Piesik, and Myron Williams as instructors. . . Baker Jaycees have been selling tickets lately to raise money to put into a fund started for Bev Jensen. Two halves of beef were donated by Ronald Shepherd and were used as first and second prizes. Winners of the drawing were Clarence Schell and Bill Zupanik. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 4, 1965-Several months ago the Fallon County Commissioners purchased strychnine drop baits to be used in the control of fox and skunks in connection with the rabies outbreak. . . Rep. Battin today proposed that the eleven veterans hospitals President Johnson wants to close be retained to ease a shortage of hospital beds in the event Congress passed any of the three principal bills offering health care to the elderly now before the House Ways and Means Committee. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 10, 1955-Girls State delegates have been chosen as follows: Charlene Knipfer for Baker and Shirley

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Schopp for Plevna. Alternates are Jackie Gappa for Baker and Carol Losing for Plevna. . . Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Young moved into their new home Monday which is unusual with its panorama view of the entire city and a great deal of the surrounding country. It is located on Tank Hill. . A picture of the 1955 Spartan basketball team shows Eddie Helgeson, Robert Waterland, Calvin Newell, Alfred Grenstiner, Holgar Engstrom, Roy Farwell, Bill Hufford, Jim Carey, Duane Bruce, and Howard Corey as the line-up. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 8, 1945-Mrs. Denzil Kreager of Baker received word that her husband was killed in the battlefield of France Feb. 18. . . Fallon County induction board report volunteers George Rex Flint and Robert Lee Breen as enlisting. Reporting for physical examinations were Tom Wallace Hufford, Edward James Bruce, Jack Gerald Plummer, Ival Scott Wilson, Philip James Blair, and Edward I. Domagala. . . Baker Squadron of Civic Air patrol is organized with officers Vic Grainger, Karl Lentz, Clarence Jones, and A.O. Gullidge in charge. . . Baker Drug advertises a fire sale of all merchandise damaged by smoke and water during the recent fire.

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:

US Representative Ryan Zinke, Republican 113 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-3211 Fax: 202-225-5768 zinke.house.gov

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 14, 1935Golden wedding anniversary is celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bergman of Plevna. . . Fallon County farmers number 694 compared to 650 in the 1930 census. . . Representative Busch and family returned US Senator Steve Daines, Republican Wednesday from Helena where Washington, DC Office he attended his first session of 1 Russell Senate Courtyard the legislature. Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-2651 90 YEARS AGO Fax: 202-224-9412 Thursday, March 12, 1925stevedaines.com City authorities lost no time in removing the snow that blocked city streets and sidewalks in Baker Tuesday morning. The snow plow was ordered out and in a few hours one could walk in comfort where before it required detours and trying to walk through knee-deep drifts. . . Supt. A.O. Gullidge was reelected superintendent of Baker Schools for the next year. . . Named as president pro tem of the Senate, C.C. Conser of Fal- US Senator Jon Tester, Democrat lon County. Senator Conser Washington, DC Office was a hold-over member. . . 724 Hart Senate Building Baker laid under the heaviest Washington, DC 20510-2604 blanket of snow the first of the Phone: 202-224-2644 week, than at any other time Fax: 202-224-8594 this winter. The snow was actester.senate.gov companied by an extremely high wind.

All You Can Eat P BAR Fish Buffet L E Plevna, Every Friday through Lent February 20 - April 3 V Montana different fish every week • potatoes N vegetables • dinner rolls • salad bar (406) A 772-5847 Regular Menu Also Available

JOIN US FOR LENT! American Lutheran: Thursdays @ 7:00pm The Journey Begins Feb. 26th -Mar. 26th Soup Suppers @ 5:30pm (freewill offering)

Lent Skits: Whose Cup Is It, Anyway? 1.The Gift Shop 2. The Upper Room 3. The Garden 4. The Trial 5. The Cross Come watch the Jerusalem UPS delivery man attempt to get the cup to Jesus!

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Online hunter education available to adults Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers hunter education on the internet to anyone 18 years and older. State law requires anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, to take a hunter education course and complete a field course before purchasing a hunting license in Montana. The $25 online course allows adults to take the required hunter education course at their convenience. Following the online coursework, students must sign up for a scheduled field day. There are field days available throughout Montana every spring and fall. For more information, go to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov, click on the Education tab and then click “Hunter Education”.

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MILES CITY AREA 1-406-233-3638 GLENDIVE AREA 1-406-345-8252 Statewide Toll Free 1-800-226-7623 TTY 1-800-335-7592 Internet Address www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture information is available by calling 406-778-2266 Daily Specials • Mar. 6 - 12

Friday - Tuna Casserole • Clam Chowder Saturday - Cook’s Choice Tuesday - Fried Chicken w/mashed potatoes Cheesy Broccoli Soup Wednesday - Pork Roast • Creamy Mushroom Soup Thursday - Green Chili Chicken Sandwich Creamy Chicken Rice 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:

Parker Murnion

Call: 406-778-2929

Letters to the editor policy Letters to the editor are welcome and will be published if they adhere to the following rules: They must be signed (unless e-mailed) and include an address and phone number for verification. They must be an issue of public interest and preferably concern only one topic. Letters should be as brief as possible. We reserve the right to edit the letters for length as well as taste and libel. Letters should be typed or legibly written. Letters from outside the immediate area will be considered only if they are of local interest. Letters to the editor, guest columns and guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

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Do-It-Herself Women’s Workshop series

Faye Koenig Funeral service for Faye Koenig, 65, of Baker was held Feb. 24, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial was in the Ollie Cemetery. A prayer service was held Feb. 23, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Faye passed away Feb. 18, 2015 at her home north of Baker. Faye Arlene Koenig was born Jan. 6, 1950 in Beach, N.D. to Bob and Evelyn (Hartse) Morrison. She grew up with her younger sister, Donna, on the family ranch by Ollie. Faye went to grade school at Ollie and later attended high school at Baker where she graduated in 1968. She then moved to Dickinson, N.D. where she attended Dickinson State University and graduated with a business degree in 1972. Faye moved back to the family ranch and substitute taught at Baker until she started working as a clerk in the Fallon County Treasurer’s office in 1973. She held that position until she was elected as the Fallon County Treasurer in 1975. She continued her dedicated service as treasurer for the next 35 years. She was able to meet new and dear friends during her time with Fallon County. Faye met and married the love of her life, Dennis Koenig, Sept. 15, 1973. To this union three children were born: Dustin, Darin and Denise. Dennis and Faye eventually made their home at Faye’s family ranch. She loved the country life and being outdoors. She enjoyed animals, especially anything that involved horses, dogs and cats. She loved working cows and the ranch way of life. Faye’s children and grand-

children were a huge part of her life. She loved them very much and enjoyed supporting them in their activities. She always wanted to be a part of everything they were involved in and was proud of all their achievements. Her favorite time was when her family could gather together and spend time with each other. Faye was an active member and supporter of 4-H for the last 40 years. She has been the club leader of Country Pals for the past 24 years. Faye held a special place in her heart for all her “4-H kids”. She loved visiting with everyone she met, especially with the people who came through the treasurer’s office. She always had something good to say about everyone; her smile and warmth will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; son Darin (Johnna) Koenig; daughter Denise (Tyler) Noll; mother Evelyn Morrison; her grandchildren Tina, Travis Taylyn, Terrell; Kaelei, Logan, Kaden, Harlee, Jocelyn, Brady; Kinsley; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Dustin and Kandi Koenig; her father, Bob Morrison; her sister, Donna Morrison; sister-inlaw, Bev Koenig; and brother-in-law, Ralph Koenig. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a fund they have established in Faye’s name to benefit area 4-H programs. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Out To Lunch

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So Ma and Pa went out for lunch And Ma ordered up grilled cheese. “That comes with fruit or super salad” So Ma said, “Super salad please.” The server seemed a little puzzled As she asked in one word “which?” And Ma began to see That she’d made some kind of switch. If you slur the soup or salad Super salad is what comes out. So I don’t think that hard of hearing

Extension calendar Mar. 10 - 4-H Camp Counselor applications due Mar. 15 - Discover the Leader in You presentation, Baker Mar. 16 - Discover the Leader in You presentation, Ekalaka; Carter County 4-H Project Fun Day Mar. 18 - Fallon County fruit arrives to be delivered Mar. 22 - Fallon County Foods Festival and Stir-Ups Contest Mar. 24 - Do-It-Herself (Itching to Start Stitching) Workshop - Ekalaka Mar. 25 - Do-It-Herself (Itching to Start Stitching) Workshop - Baker Mar. 27-29 - 4-H Rec Lab

Submitted by Fallon/Carter County Extension Office Join us for a series of workshops from January to June that have been put together to enhance our local homemakers club in Fallon and Carter Counties and provide useful information to the residents of eastern Montana. We will be covering a different topic each month. You can participate in each workshop individually or join us for all of them. Most of the workshops will be free of charge, but some will have a small fee to help cover some of the cost. Women of all ages are invited to join us for these workshops. We encourage women to bring a mother, daughter or friend. Topics to be covered: Living on a Budget (January), Baking Basics (February), Knitting for Beginners (March), Nutrition and Meal Planning on a Budget (April), Mother-Daughter Chocolate Making (May), and Cooking

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Patchwork Quilt Guild news Submitted by Joan Grammond The Patchwork Quilt guild met Feb. 10 at Thee Garage with seven members present. The day was spent sewing on donation quilts. Linda Clark shared that eleven quilts were donated to Eagle Manor in Miles City. Members shared their Triangle Frenzy projects from January. The retreat at the Marmarth Community Center was discussed and a potluck meal was decided for both days of February 27 and 28. Again, the project will be charity quilts for the homeless teenagers in Billings. Seven Guild ladies and one guest, Holly Siefert, met at Marmarth for the retreat days. Peggy Bagley Smith worked on a scrap fabric Rail Fence quilt. She had another beautiful Sunflower quilt with a black border. Linda Clark shared many of her Triangle Frenzy projects, centerpieces and runners, a Scrappy Rag quilt, and she was working on a lovely Poppy wall hanging. Kay White had a “Yellow Brick Road” quilt of various

Well never mind they don’t go much And the server never knew Why Ma ordered super salad Thinking it was something new.

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and Grilling Meats (June). For more information, contact your Fallon/Carter County Extension Office, 406-778-7110. March 24 and 25: Itching to Start Stitchin’ This class will be designed for those who have very little to no experience knitting. Learn all the knitting basics. Skills learned include casting on, knitting and purling, increasing and decreasing, binding off, and ribbing. There will be two workshops available. First workshop will be in Ekalaka March 24 at the All Events Center from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Second workshop will be in Baker March 25 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center from 5:30-7:00 p.m. There will be a workshop Gladys Morris of The Villa proudly shows off her fee that will cover the mate- bingo award for most wins during an afternoon. Bingo rials needed for the course is still the number one favorite game at The Villa. and you will be able to take them home with you. Please RSVP to the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office on or before March 16. March 6 Ashlee Burdick, Herb O’Donnell, Jerrick Moser, Tonya Brown March 7 Chuck Abrams, Joe Adams, Kaden Koenig colored rectangles, and she was March 8 working on a Maple Leaf table Austen Wiman, Travis Hutton, Ryan James runner of blocks from Jean March 9 Hanratty in rose and pale Kash Rose, Diane VanGorden, Shane Bettenhausen, Teja Dietz greens. March 10 Neila Curry worked on a pansy quilt called “Masonry” Adam Beyers, Chelsea Kramlick, Cooper Longero, designed by Linda Logsdon and Dannie Harrison Jon Wik, and she also had made March 11 Ember Wedemeyer, Scott O’Donnell, Anna Schultz, BreeAnn a “Mile A Minute” strip quilt. Leah King finished the top of Schell, Christy Follmer, Marisa Packineau, Tami Baldwin, a “Topsy Turvy” quilt done in Jasmine Erickson various colors on a background March 12 of white. Dawsen Phillips, Mike Lohof, Aaron Uecker, Alissa Bohle, Holly Siefert was completing Chris Sakelaris, Donnie Wood, Jeff Hoffman, Lisa Havens, a Halloween banner of a scare- Vicki Askin, Sara Hanson crow using the applique stitch on her machine. Call 406-778-3344 or email Kathy Wilkening had a comfctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you pleted donation quilt of blocks would like listed March 13 - March 19. with embroidered centers with a green border. She was also working on one of Wanda Moor’s quilts with a southwest appearance called “Illusion”. Joan Grammond used 144 (see letter policy on page 3) squares collected from the days of Creative Stitches to make strips of 12 colors for a donation quilt. ONS OF MERICAN EGION ISH RY The Guild will meet at Thee Fri. & Sat., March 13 & 14 • 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Garage March 10 with the project being completing the charity Free Will ~ All You Can Eat! quilts. Meeting time is 10 a.m.

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Happy 60th Mrs. Curry!

American Legion Post #35 Baker, MT Holistic services

Holistic service offered include: offered include:

Saturday, March 7 • 6:00 p.m. Thee Garage Showroom Natural Health Center

110 Beach,MT ND 202Central S 4th StAve. W •S,Baker,

Seeing patients Tuesdays at

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

Serving walleye, sauger, pollock & catfish All proceeds will be donated to the Tom McGonigal Fishing Day.

Terry is turning 60, so come help her celebrate! We’ll have cake, appetizers, and karaoke - everyone is invited!

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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

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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)

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Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

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FRIDAY, MARACH 6, 2015

Spartans Of The Week for the week of MARCH 2 - 6, 2015

Back row, l-r: Mr. Gunderson, Dillon Cunningham, Tristan Stark, Hunter Hastig, Jake Conrad, Hunter Mashak. Front row, l-r: Taylyn Dukart, Shaylyn Huelle, Meagan Greiff, Cheyenne Perry, Chase Huelle.

FFA competes at district competition Submitted By Cheyenne Perry, Baker FFA Reporter February 23 and 24 the Baker FFA Chapter traveled Plevna to compete in the Eastern district FFA competition. The first day of districts ten of Bakers FFA members competed in Sales and Services, Agronomy, Creed Speaking and Farm Business Management (FBM). The Sales and Services team consisted of Megan Greiff, Cheyenne Perry, Shaylyn Huelle, and Zane Tunby. As a team they placed 3rd with a score of 793. Cheyenne Perry placed 7th with a score of 189, Megan Greiff placed 9th with a score of 174, Zane Tunby placed 11th with a score of 166, and Shaylyn Huelle placed 12th with a score of 144. There were 12 students competing in the sales contest. Tannon Dukart competed in Junior Agronomy placing 8th with a score of 269. As a one man team Tannon placed 4th. The Senior Agronomy team consisted Tristan Stark, Hunter Hastig, Wyatt Perry, and Bo

Rost. As a team they placed 4th. Tristan Stark placed 9th with a score of 413, Hunter Hastig placed 12th with a score of 344, Wyatt Perry placed 13th with a score of 340, and BO Rost placed 14th with a score of 331.5. Chase Huelle placed 1st in Creed Speaking. The FBM members were Wyatt Perry, Tristan Stark, Hunter Hastig, and Zane Tunby. The FBM team placed 5th. Wyatt Perry took 5th with a score of 95, Tristan Stark placed 14th with a score of 70, Hunter Hastig placed 22nd with a score of 40, and Zane Tunby placed 17th with a score of 60. There were 22 students competing in the FBM contest. On the second day of districts February 24 the FFA members traveled back to Plevna to compete in Mechanics, Floriculture, and Prepared Speaking. The Mechanics team had Tristan Stark, Jake Conrad, Dillion Cunnigham, and Hunter Hastig on it. As a team they placed 3rd out of seven teams. Tristan Stark place 5th with a score of 245, Jake Conrad place 19th with a

score of 166, Dillion Cunningham placed 17th with a score of 184, and Hunter Hastig place 20th with a score of 154. There were 20 students competing in the Mechanics competition. Hunter Mashak competed in the junior mechanics. He place 7th with a score of 133. In Floriculture Megan Greiff placed 9th with a score of 205, Taylyn Dukart placed 11th with a score of 195, and Cheyenne Perry placed 12th with a score of 175. As a team these three individuals placed 3rd. Shaylyn Huelle competed in prepared speaking in which she placed 2nd. The teams that are going to state in Billings March 25-28 will be Sales and Services, Mechanics, Chase Huelle with the creed, and Shaylyn Huelle doing a prepared speech. The teams from the Baker FFA Chapter have worked very hard and have succeeded on going to state. District FFA in Plevna was a fun experience and will help FFA members become more successful in the careers they plan to go into.

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AAU Wrestling competes in Glendive February 28, the Baker AAU Wrestling Club coaches and 43 wrestlers traveled to Glendive for the Glendive AAU Tournament. The wrestlers had a great weekend with 12 wrestlers placing first, three placed second, seven placed third, 12 placed fourth, five placed fifth, and four placed sixth. Following is a list of those who placed. First place - Roger Beach, Kaeden Oberlander, Danny Durmon, Sincere Ely, Jerrick

Moser, Jackson Moser, Kredance Uecker, Riley Davis, Guy Lesh, Avery Uecker, Dalton Lecoe, and Adam Beyers Second place - Silis Best, Christopher Brawley and Hawken Custer Third place - Tatum Alderman, Jayden Hastig, Chace Loehding, Nicholas Schallenberger, Vincinte Laroche, Nathan Schallenberger, Kyler Afrank Fourth place - Jesse Brawley, Keely Heaton-Custer, Jaren Lingle, Bryten Martin, Trae

Oberlander, Brendon Reetz, Riley Williams, Marcos Gallegos, Ethan Gundlach, Ashton Afrank, Konner Flint, and Jonathan Reetz Fifth place - Kaleb Frye, Lucas Gundlach, Wyatt Rudicel, Aspen Stitt, and Jaxson Tronstad Sixth place - Arian Goroski, Ethan Frye, Sheldon Johnson, and Payton Gaskins The Baker AAU Wrestling Club will travel to Sidney this weekend, March 7, for their next tournament.

Highway crosses have marked Montana roads for decades By Lori Kesinger

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A faded cross alongside a Montana highway serves as a stark reminder for motorists to drive carefully.

area of responsibility for erecting and maintaining the white crosses. Not all highway fatalities are marked. Some areas of Montana do not have a local American Legion Post, others do not participate in the program. Furthermore, when a highway is reconstructed to correct what may have been the cause of a fatality, all markers are removed. Only those fatality markers specifically requested by a family member are replaced. Some families may request a fatality marker not be put up at the site of a death. The program has been intended as a highway safety reminder not a memorial. Yet many families place wreaths or other decorations on the crosses as a memorial to a loved one lost in an accident. Obstruction of the white crosses with decorations defeats the purpose of the safety program. Decorations of any

type are strongly discouraged, but families may attach them below the cross on the metal pole. Every Montana governor has endorsed the program since 1953. The Montana Highway Patrol and most Montana peace officers strongly support this safety program in its efforts to reduce traffic fatalities. The white crosses have also achieved a certain degree of notoriety by being broadcast on many TV stations and published in newspapers nationwide. The Montana Governor’s office, Department of Transportation, and the American Legion in Helena receive many inquiries every year from out of state people regarding the crosses. Though the white crosses are declared a safety reminder to motorists, there is no doubt, they are also a tribute to those who have perished on Montana roads.

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bills have gone down on the floor,” Fitzpatrick said. “If the Democrats lock up, it’s easy to kill it.” The Democrats also have two more seats in the House than they did in 2013. House Minority Whip Jenny Eck, D-Helena, said that has likely helped them block more bills this session. They only need nine Republicans to cross over, and on more than a few occasions have been able to do it. “I don’t think we can be taken for granted as a caucus,” Eck said. House Minority Leader Chuck Hunter, D-Helena, said he wouldn’t attribute it directly to gaining two seats, but to a blend of that and “thoughtful folks on the other side of the aisle.” In the second half of the session, the split in the Republican majority will likely be more influential. Bills like the Flathead water compact and the governor’s campaign finance reform that split the party in the Senate will move over to the House. Major issues like Medicaid expansion will move through the system as well. Johnson, the political scientist, said those are the reasons the session will be worth watching in the second half. “All the big decisions still have not been made,” he said. “Stay tuned.” Michael Wright is a reporter for the Community News Service at the University of Montana School of Journalism. He can be reached at michael.wright@umontana.edu. Follow him on Twitter @mj_wright1.

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They are obscure reminders in Big Sky Country, white crosses alongside Montana roads and highways warning motorists to be careful. A single cross will sometimes be the only one on a vast stretch of road, but on others they can appear almost every mile. They stand clean and bright or rusty and faded, often bearing flowers or other decorations. In 2014, 192 people died in accidents on Montana roads. Forty-three of those people were killed in alcohol related crashes and could easily have been prevented. The Montana American Legion launched a program 62 years ago to remind motorists of the state’s driving fatalities and to caution them to drive with care and sobriety. It is their continued hope that when people see the crosses they will slow down and pay attention to what they are doing. The Fatality Marker Safety Program (previously named the White Cross Program) began in Missoula after six motorists died in local traffic accidents during the 1952 Labor Day weekend. The program was the idea of Hellgate Post No. 27’s Floyd Eaheart. Legion Posts throughout the state adopted the program after the Montana Highway Commission approved the program in January 1953. Since the Fatality Marker Safety Program’s start over 60 years, it is estimated over 2,000 white crosses have been placed along Montana’s highways. This represents a cemetery of over five acres. It is the responsibility of a local Post to see that the white crosses are erected at the site of fatal traffic accidents. Each Montana Legion Post is allocated a certain

By Michael Wright Community News Service UM School of Journalism Winter at the Capitol has been a bit calmer in 2015. “Last time, by now things were fairly heated up,” said Sen. Llew Jones, R-Conrad. During the last legislative session in 2013, a clear divide in the Republican majority at the Montana Legislature influenced major bills and made headlines for more than a year afterward. The split hasn’t dominated headlines so far, but a few major votes show it’s alive in both chambers, and may prove influential in the second half of the session. It all started with a group of moderate Republicans -- Jones being one of the most prominent -- joining Democrats to move major bills onto the governor’s desk, such as a school funding bill and a state employee pay plan. Carroll College political scientist Jeremy Johnson said he doesn’t think that sort of divide has been as big of a factor in the early goings of the session. Johnson has taught at Carroll since 2011, and has watched the legislative sessions closely, especially since the Capitol is just down the road from his office. He remembers 2013 as a year where every news story included something about the split in the Republican party. “I don’t think it’s been as extreme,” Johnson said, adding that he doesn’t think the conservative wing of the party is as strong as it was before. Some votes in the last few weeks have shown a willingness among some Senate members to join with Democrats to pass bills. Senate Bill 289, Gov. Bullock’s major campaign finance reform bill, passed on a 28-22 vote. Senate Bill 262, the Flathead Water Compact, got through on a 3119 vote. The water compact is a contentious agreement between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and state and federal governments. It’s divided the state for the most part, with opponents saying it takes away water rights and proponents saying it prevents costly litigation. Inside the Senate, it’s been no different. It is carried by Sen. Chas Vincent, R-Libby, who has fought members of his own party on the bill at every step of the process. There have been reports of him clashing with party leadership at different points in the process, but for the most part, senators say the party has far more civil than in 2013. “The first half, I think, has gone probably smoother than many people anticipated,”said former Sen. Jim Peterson. Peterson, a Republican from Buffalo, was in the senate in 2013. He saw the split first hand.

“There was just too much rancor last time,” Peterson said. Last session’s split even bled into the 2014 primary elections, with leaders of the party’s conservative wing trying to find candidates who could unseat the more moderate Republicans. Sen. Bruce Tutvedt, RKalispell, said he thinks the party leadership is more focused on keeping the party together this session. Key figures in last session’s senate leadership -- former Senate President Jeff Essmann, R-Billings, and his Majority Leader Art Wittich, R-Bozeman -- have crossed over to the House, where the split has been more pronounced in 2015. The first week was dominated by a rules fight, which saw a group of Republicans helping Democrats fight against rule changes they thought were to keep the majority party in control. The fight ended in a deal that gave Democrats six chances to save bills from dying in committee. Some of the more conservative Republicans said the moderates forced the leadership to make the deal. Other than that, there aren’t many votes to point to that show a definitive split in the party. Rep. Steve Fitzpatrick, RGreat Falls, said no one vote really shows the House Republican split just yet because it’s not always the same lawmakers who join with the Democrats. But he did acknowledge that if a bill has wide Democrat opposition, it seems easier to stop those bills. “I can’t believe how many

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The children listen intently as Nicole reads them a story.

on Children FFA Spring Districts held at Plevna School Focus February 17, Jessica Paul, Then Bethanie showed them The Spring District FFA competition, held Feb. 23-24 at Plevna School, was attended by Miles City, Baker, Ekalaka, Broadus, Jordan, Rosebud, and Plevna Chapters. Due to the efforts of many Fallon County FFA alumni and Mr. Isaacs, the event was a huge success. The Plevna Chapter did a great job at the competition and placed as follows. Sr. Agronomy Team placed third; individually - Dylan Sander, 5th; Jessica Stockett, 6th; Jake Edgell, 7th; Isaac Nemitz, 11th Jr. Agronomy Team took first - individually - Jessica Paul, 3rd; Taylor Bertsch, 4th; Chase Drange, 6th; Layne Silver-Farris, 7th; Taylor Rieger, 10th Floriculture Team took second; individually - Taylor

Bethanie Webb and Nicole Allerdings provided several activities for elementary students during parent-teacher conferences. Jessica and Bethanie are completing a Focus on Children FCCLA project and planned this event to provide fun, educational activities for youth. Nicole Allerdings provided the craft supplies and snacks purchased with funds she received from a community service grant. Starting after school, students gathered in the ITV room and Back row, l-r: Ryan Perfater, Isaac Nemitz, Chris Skogas, Dylan Sander and Layne made bookmarks with “Chill Silver-Farris. Front row, l-r: Advisor Mr. Isaacs, Taylor Bertsch, Jessica Paul, Out and Read” written on them. Kalvin Fowler, and Chase Drange.

Bertsch, 1st; Jessica Paul, 2nd; Kalvin Fowler, 10th; Taylor Rieger, 14th Junior Mechanics Team placed second; individually Isaac Nemitz, 2nd; Layne Silver-Farris, 5th; Chase Drange, 6th Mechanics Team placed

sixth; individually - Chris Skogas, 14th; Dylan Sander, 15th Farm Business Management Team placed second; individually - Jessica Stockett, 2nd; Jake Edgell, 7th; Dylan Sander, 14th; Isaac Nemitz, 19th

how to make a snowman puppet. Next, they went to the gym and did a warm-up, stretches, relay race, jump roping, and a cool-down. After that, they were ready for a snack and enjoyed popcorn and pretzels. Finally, Nicole and Jessica read books to the children and then they were able to read their own books or listen to a book using an iPad. Over 20 students attended all or part of the event. This event was well received by the students and was a great way to promote reading.

Jr. Creed Speaking: Chase Drange, 1st; Taylor Bertsch, 2nd Star Greenhand: Isaac Nemitz, 3rd Plevna Sweepstakes - 4th Congratulations, Plevna FFA, on a job well done. Good luck at State! Turk Rieger, Tylee Rieger and Whitney Thielen.

Rewards - MBI By Mrs. Benner February 19, the Plevna elementary students were rewarded with a hot cocoa and popcorn party. The reward was a result of good behavior and academic performance. The students spent an hour playing board games, reading, socializing and, of course, sipping hot chocolate and nibbling on popcorn. Students recognized for their achievements were Turk Rieger, Tylee Rieger and Whitney Thielen. The lucky students Jessica Paul and Taylor Bertsch judging Floriculture. Dylan Sander and Jake Edgell working on a jaw jack. had their names picked out of a

hat and received prizes for their achievements. Each student picked either a T-shirt or sweatshirt. Every time a student is recognized for good behavior or academic performance, their name is put into a hat for a drawing. This reward is a result of implementation of the MBI which works toward improving the social/academic climate of schools and provides support or enhances the impact of academic instruction on achievement.

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FSA news Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse 60th birthday party for Terry Curry, Thee Garage Showroom, 6 p.m., Mar. 7. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Mar. 8. Hospital Helpers; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, Mar. 9. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, Mar. 10. CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, Mar. 11. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Mar. 15. Baker Homecraft; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall ; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 6:30 p.m., Mar. 16. St. Patrick’s Day; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Mar. 17.

Legal Tip of the Week Do you know … how to get repairs made by your landlord? You must notify your landlord that repairs need to be made. The notice must be in writing. If the problem is not an emergency, you must give the landlord 14 days to fix the problem, but if the problem creates emergency conditions, the time the landlord has to make the repairs is three working days. For more information, please visit the Housing section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.

Montana FSA: Montana Farmers and ranchers reminded of important March 16 deadline for 2015 NAP coverage Bozeman - USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state executive director Bruce Nelson reminds Montana farmers and ranchers that Monday, March 16, is the sales closing deadline for most non-insurable 2015 spring planted crops. The application deadline for the 2015 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) for all non-insurable crops except for honey, perennial forage crops intended for hay and grazing, fall seeded annual crops, and value loss crops is March 16, 2015. The 2015 sales closing date for basic NAP coverage and buyup level of NAP coverage have already ended for perennial forage crops intended for hay and grazing and fall seeded annual crops (Sept. 30, 2014), honey (Dec. 1, 2014) and value-loss crops (Sept. 1, 2014). Eligible producers can apply for coverage at their local FSA office using form CCCF-471, Application for Coverage. Producers must file the appli-

Ag Safety Week Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. March 17 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness week with this year’s theme being “Ride Like a Pro Whenever You Go”. During this week and throughout the year, Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers to emphasize all-terrain vehicle helmet safety. Farmers and ranchers, as well as their family members and employees, should make it a habit to always wear a helmet when operating an ATV. An ATV is valued on the farm and ranch for a wide range of chores - from fixing fences to fetching lost calves and everything in between. ATVs weigh up to 600 pounds and can reach speeds of 75 mph. Always making safety a priority on the farm can save both lives and resources by preventing accidents, injuries, and lost time. Jim Larson, Montana Ag Safety Program leader, rattles off the sad facts for 2013 regarding ATV fatalities: 21

cation and pay the applicable service fee on or before the application closing date for the applicable crop. The service fee is the lesser of $250 per crop or $750 per producer per administrative county, not to exceed a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interests in multiple counties. NAP provides financial assistance to eligible producers when natural disasters cause catastrophic loss of production (low yield) or prevented planting of an eligible noninsurable crop by providing coverage equivalent to the catastrophic risk protection level of crop insurance. In the event of a natural disaster, NAP provides catastrophic level (CAT) coverage based on the amount of loss that exceeds 50 percent of expected production at 55 percent of the average market price for the crop. The 2014 Farm Bill authorized additional coverage levels ranging from 50 to 65 percent of production, in five percent increments, at 100 percent of the average market price. This additional “buy-up” coverage must be elected by a producer by the application closing date. Producers who elect additional coverage must pay a premium in addition to the service fee. Crops intended for

grazing are not eligible for additional coverage. Beginning farmers or ranchers, limited resource producers, and traditionally underserved farmers, including minorities and women, are eligible for a waiver of the service fee and a 50 percent premium reduction when they file form CCC-860, “Socially Disadvantaged, Limited Resource and Beginning Farmer or Rancher Certification”. If you have questions regarding beginning, limited resource, and traditionally underserved farmer definitions and eligibility, please contact your local FSA office. NAP is available on commercially-produced agricultural commodity crops for which the catastrophic risk protection level of crop insurance is not available. If the Risk Management Agency (RMA) offers coverage for a specific crop and intended use in the county, then NAP is not available for that crop. A copy of a Montana NAP fact sheet is available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/15_mtnap.pdf. For more information on NAP and other FSA programs, contact your local FSA office and visit us online at: www.fsa.usda.gov/mt.

deaths with 18 from agriculture and 16 of those working cows. “We don’t record the injuries, but the industry standard across the country is for every fatality there are 1,000 injuries,” Larson says. “The biggest contributor is too much speed and not knowing the terrain,” explains Larson. “These vehicles were designed simply to go from one place to another, but now we are loading them up with sprayers, fencing materials and shovels. We have made them into a tool, but they are not really made for that, especially on uneven terrain.” Larson adds the reason for deaths while working livestock is just that. “When you work livestock on an ATV, you are adding another element and are no longer concentrating on where you are driving,” he says. “That’s why we are always preaching ‘slow down and pay attention to your surroundings’.” Too often ATVS are at fault in deaths and injuries to kids. About 29,000 children under the age of 16 are treated in emergency rooms for ATV-related injuries each year. Cascade County Farm Bureau recently held an ATV safety training during the MAGIE in Great Falls. Mem-

bers explained about issues such as choosing correct ATV size, safety equipment, terrain concerns, and the no extra rider rule. “Just a few days after Cascade County hosted the ATV training, a young person who had taken our training was with his brother who had an ATV accident. Because of that, he knew not to try to move the injured brother until help arrived,” explains Alena Standley, western regional manager for Montana Farm Bureau. “It’s good to hear these safety seminars can help educate people of all ages about ATV safety.” Gallatin County Farm Bureau has an ATV safety station for kids every year at the Gallatin Valley Farm Fair. Other county Farm Bureaus such as Musselshell, Park, Chouteau, and Custer-Fallon host ATV safety seminars.

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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • February 23, 2015 - March 1, 2015 - 41 Calls for service: 2 agency assists, 1 animal complaint; 3 citizen assists; 2 crashes (hit and run); 1 criminal mischief; 4 disturbances; 1 drug information; 1 family member assault; 1 funeral escort; 9 informations; 1 noise complaint; 1 suspicious vehicle; 1 theft; 10 traffic stops; 1 unlock; 2 welfare checks 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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City Court • Jessica Ann Wilson, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 1/28/15. • Jessica Ann Wilson, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at time and date of citation, ticket issued 1/28/15. Justice Court • Sebastien Charles Lamphier, Glendive, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 1/25/15. • Jesse L. Bierig, Ringwood, OK, license, permit or tag offenses, alteration, attachment,

loan, transfer license, bond forfeited $235, ticket issued 11/26/14. • Jesse L. Bierig, Ringwood, OK, unlawful possession/ship/transport of game fish/bird/game or furbearing animal, elk/deer/antel/mtn lion, bond forfeited $535, restitution in the amount of $8,000, forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this state and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this state for 24 months from the date of conviction or forfeiture, ticket issued 11/26/14. • Douglas Eugene Dyer, Gillette, WY, fail to obtain trip permit by non-resident, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 1/12/15.

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higher GHG emissions and re- agencies to address any relying on methods of trans- maining concerns in regard to portation that are not safe or the pipeline, including those as efficient as pipelines, ac- recently brought forth by the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cording to the U.S. Depart- EPA. ment of State.” The State Department has TransCanada plans to keep yet to issue its final analysis On the opposing side, enviworking with the State Dewhich could still take weeks ronmental groups say the partment and other federal or months. pipeline would have a catastrophic impact on climate THE FALLON COUNTY COMMISSION change. Those groups are confident Obama’s veto is the CONTINUES TO LOOK FOR BOARD MEMBERS precursor to a rejection of the For the Following Boards project entirely. However, TransCanada, the PLANNING BOARD (1) company proposing the Balance of Term that ends June 30, 2016 pipeline, said “it remains fully committed” to building deTAX APPEAL BOARD (1) spite the veto. Balance of Term that ends June 30, 2016 “The facts show Keystone XL passes the national interest Please submit a letter of interest to the determination test and PresiFallon County Commission, dent Obama’s climate test,” PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or deliver said Russ Girling, Tranto 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT by sCanada President and CEO. March 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Members will “Without Keystone XL, U.S. refineries are forced to use be appointed March 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM. other methods of transportaFor further information please call the tion to get the oil they need Clerk and Recorder at 406-778-8182. for creating products we all MNAXLP rely on every day. This means

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Baker FFA Chapter 2014 - 2015 Ofﬁcer Team:

Back Row: (l - r) Hunter Hastig, Chase Huelle, DIllon Cunningham, Jacob Conrad and Mr. Greg Gunderson - Advisor. Front Row: Megan Greiff, Shaylyn Huelle, Tannon Dukart, Bo Rost and Taylyn Dukart. Not Pictured: Cheyenne Perry, Wyatt Perry, Tristan Stark, Hunter Mashak, Zane Tunby, Seth Mastel and Brady Rehm.

President - Shaylyn Huelle Vice President - Wyatt Perry Student Advisor - Jacob Conrad Secretary - Megan Greiff Treasurer - Tristan Stark Reporter - Cheyenne Perry Sentinel - Chase Huelle FFA Advisor - Mr. Greg Gunderson 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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Halftime report: Legislature still faces thorny issues

PUGS Honor Roll recognized

Eastern Star Chapter #60 of Baker provided outstanding third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students with a certificate, a magnet and a pizza party as part of a program to recognize academic achievement. To qualify for the Pull Up Grades (PUGS) honor roll, a student must bring up one class grade one level without going

down in any other subject. Students with perfect grades can qualify if they maintain their outstanding performance. Thirty students qualified for the PUGS honor roll for the second quarter. Third grade: Saraya Afrank, Hunter Bailey, Madison Butori, Hawken Hall, Chlole Thurlow, Kaytlynn Gaub, Jaren Lingle, Bryten Martin, Jessica Stark,

Raquel Tronstad. Fourth grade: Harlee Graham, Owen Stieg, Makala Gallegos, Walker Hadley, Kendall Shepherd, Fifth grade: Gabe Kennel, Sayge Barkley, Daylee Hanson, Ashlyn Lutts, Anika Ploeger. Sixth grade: Olivia Gunderson, Hannah Goerndt, Kalee Herbst, Ashton Afrank.

Baker Wrestling Club competes

The Baker Wrestling Club Tournaments have started. The following tournaments and results are listed. Glasgow, Feb. 21 Tot Kaden Oberlander 2nd Bantam Christopher Brawley 2nd Danny Durmon 1st Kaleb Frye 4th Kredance Uecker 1st Midget Jesse Brawley 1st Riley Davis 1st Ethan Frye 4th Trae Oberlander 3rd Brendon Reetz 4th Novice Payton Gaskins 4th Avery Uecker 1st Schoolboy Jonathon Reetz 4th Spearfish, SD, Feb. 7 Bantam Sincere Ely 1st Nicholas Schallenberger 4th Midget Gentre Coulter 3rd Hawken Custer 4th Brendon Reetz 5th Novice Tarin DeGrand 4th Jasmine Erickson 4th Marcos Gallegos 1st Nathan Schallenberger 5th Schoolboy Jonathon Reetz 4th Lead, SD, Jan. 24

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By Michael Wright Community News Service UM School of Journalism At his transmittal press conference, Gov. Steve Bullock told reporters what grade he would give the Montana Legislature for its first 45 days. “Incomplete,” Bullock said. That sentiment was echoed by political scientists and lawmakers, former and current. While the governor has signed more than 60 bills, including a school funding bill, the 64th Montana Legislature has yet to resolve some of the biggest issues facing the state. Former Republican Sen. Jim Peterson -- who served six legislative sessions, his first in 2003, his last in 2013 -- said the “warmup period” is over, and the second half of the session is where “the rubber meets the road.” Following the news from his home in Buffalo, Peterson said he’s noticed big issues like Medicaid expansion have mostly avoided debate so far. Both sides of the aisle introduced their version of Medicaid expansion in the first half of the session, but the full House hasn’t debated either proposal. House Bill 249, carried by Rep. Pat Noonan, D-Ramsay, is the governor’s plan to expand Medicaid to as many as 70,000 people using additional federal money available under the Affordable Care Act. The federal government would pick up the bill for the next two years, and the state would start paying some of the cost in 2017. That bill will get its first hearing in a House committee in early March. Republicans who are against the plan say it covers too many people, and a number of “ablebodied, childless adults,” and want to focus Medicaid expansion to only the most vulnerable people. Their bill to address that has already had a hearing. House Bill 455, carried by Nancy Ballance, R-Hamilton, would expand Medicaid to poor families, some veterans and the disabled – estimated to be around 10,000 people – without using the available federal money. The state would spend about $60 million on the program over the next two years. That bill was pushed out of the House Human Services committee in February, but hasn’t been debated by the full House yet.. The contrast between the two ideas is obvious. Each covers different numbers of people and uses different money to do it. Peterson, who served in 2013 when a Medicaid expansion proposal died in the process, said he hopes the two sides can find a middle ground. “I think it is something that can happen,” Peterson said. During his mid-session press conference, Bullock said he’d met with “some Republican legislators” about Medicaid, but he didn’t elaborate further.

Many bills have already made it through the system. Leaning back in his chair in the last row of the Senate chambers, Sen. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, listed bills he’s happy have already gotten through the Senate – like House Bill 27, an increase in school funding, something many have said they’ve never seen clear the Legislature this early. He also mentioned shoring up funding for university extension programs – bills he said the legislature needs to pass. “They’re not the headline bills, but the work bills,” Jones said. “But I tell you what, it will all come back to the revenue estimate,” Jones said. The revenue estimate has been a point of contention lately. Both the governor’s budget office and the non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Division project how much money the state will bring in over the next three years, and the legislature adopts a projection to know how much it can spend during the session. The estimates from the governor's office and the Legislative Fiscal Division from January were around $350 million apart, a much larger difference than usual. Jones said there’s usually some wrangling over projections, but never about a sum this large. He said the danger is in overestimating how much money will flow into the general fund – if the estimate is wrong, there won’t be enough money for everything in the budget. At that point, the legislature might have to return for a special session to cut spending, which Jones said the governor won’t want to do. “He certainly doesn’t want to call the legislature back to town to clean up the blood in the streets,” Jones said. Jones and Sen. Bruce Tutvedt, R-Kalispell, both said the major difference between the two projections is how they project wage growth in the next few years. The governor’s office says growth will be high, the legislative fiscal division is less optimistic. Despite not having a revenue estimate, Republicans have pushed

a tax cut to the governor’s desk, House Bill 166. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Keith Regier, RKalispell, cuts tax rates in each bracket by 0.2 percent. The plan would cost the state around $80 million over the next two years. Democrats bash this move, calling it irresponsible. Senate Minority Leader Jon Sesso, D-Butte, said in a press conference that the governor is more or less forced to veto it, because it hurts the process of balancing the budget. “He’s got no choice but to say ‘no, this isn’t ready for primetime,’” Sesso said. Several education measures are still moving through the system. Democrats have pledged to do whatever they can to get Gov. Bullock’s $37 million plan for publicly funded preschool into the budget, though some think the request is doomed since Republicans will oppose it at every turn. On the Republican side, a couple of publicly funded school choice proposals and a set of bills aimed at eliminating Montana’s Common Core standards still have life. Funding for infrastructure development is still somewhat in question, with Gov. Bullock’s nearly $400 million Build Montana plan sitting in the House Appropriations committee. That plan includes building projects like roads, sewer and water systems in places across the state. Republicans have countered with a group of bills that fund some of the projects included in Bullock’s plan. Montana State University political scientist David Parker said the end of the session might be “veto heavy,” like the last session was. Bullock vetoed more than 70 bills in 2013. Parker added that Republicans will likely continue trying to stop the governor’s major proposals. “I suspect Republicans are going to be very leery of creating any wins for Bullock’s people,” Parker said. Michael Wright is a reporter for the Community News Service at the University of Montana School of Journalism. He can be reached at michael.wright@umontana.edu. Follow him on Twitter @mj_wright1.

10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners proceedings Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder. 9:00 AM Bud Anderson, Western Energy Planning Lease Agreement-Bud discussed the extension of the Lease Agreement between Fallon County and TransCanada for the contractor camp. Discussed roads, parking lots, RV area and other infrastructure; Bud stated the electrical will be run underground. Discussed leaving or removing the infrastructure after the contractor camp is removed or the pipeline is completed. Commissioner Randash stated the Commission would like to know where the water lines, etc. will be placed so they could be left, unless they are going to run them any which way, it would be better to have Target Logistics remove them. Discussion-Commissioner Ranum asked where other camps are located. Bud stated Circle and Buffalo, SD to name a few. Commissioner Ranum further discussed contractors charging so much to come this far (meaning-this could possibly be used down the road for other contractors to save the County some costs). Target Logistics is obligated to remove everything installed unless asked to leave them in place. Rick Perkins, TransCanada, feels the lines will run 6’ deep, they all meet DEQ requirements so the lines could be reused. The Contractor yard fence will be removed as well. Commissioner Randash feels we need to remove the lines as it was set up for RVs, but leave the fence in place. Commissioners Ranum and Baldwin feel they would like to leave all of the infrastructure or remove it all. Motion-Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to approve the TransCanada Lease Extension Agreement. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. The group decided they will make a decision regarding infrastructure at a later date. Public Hearing-The Planning Board will have a Public Hearing September 29th which will include recommendations on what should be left or removed from the camp. Bud stated he would be attending that hearing. Recommendations will then be brought back to the Commission regarding water and sewer lines, etc. 9:45 AM AUGUST, 2014 PAYROLL and TIMESHEETS The Commission reviewed and approved the August, 2014 Timesheets; Payroll and Withholdings in the amount of $510,926.72 and are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 10:00 AM-Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman New Backhoe - The new backhoe will be here next Monday. Repairs-They are making the normal repairs. Fuel/Field Master-Alba sent some fuel samples in and they should be back soon. They need to find out what fuel can be used for the John Deere equipment or if they can only use premium diesel. Millings-The local agencies were unable to acquire the millings from the highway project. The contractors that bid these projects are working them into their bids. Commissioner Baldwin spoke with Tom Roberts of the MDT regarding that as well. Water Tank-The concrete pad under the water tank at the Fairgrounds has not been poured. Culverts-They returned the culverts that were to be used north of the Cabin Creek Plant because they were too tall. They need a flat bottom cul-

vert for this project due to height constraints. They also have another culvert coming for the Yellow Brick Road; this will be another large culvert. A road crew member is repairing a culvert located by Charlie Ferrel property. Road Work-The road crew is blading roads and mowing. 11:00 AM Mary Grube, Planner Secretary Flood Plain Regulation, FP Fees and LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) sufficiency review was completed by Traci Sears, Flood Plain DirectorState of Montana. The Flood Plain Resolution was approved and signed by the Commission on August 18, 2014. The Flood Plain Regulations, Flood Plain Fees and LOMR are approved following the sufficiency review completed by the State, per Resolution 8-18-2014(1) on file in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 11:05 AM Rick Perkins, TransCanada, via phone call. Contractor camp - TransCanada bought the buildings, Target Logistics does not own them. The fence and lines are owned by Target Logistics. Rick will contact Target Logistics to get a quote on the cost to place the lines deeper. Back to meeting with Mary Grube. Planning and Flood Plain Management-Mary and the Commission discussed various firms that would be able to assist with Planning/Flood Plain management. 11:25 PM Joe Janz South Sandstone Project-Prebid for the South Sandstone Project will be on the 9th of September at South Sandstone. Jason Senn, FWP, will be there at 9:00 or 9:30 AM to answer questions for the Commission. Joe was not sure when the bid opening would take place. RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin 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 AUGUST, 2014 END OF MONTH CLAIMS The Commission reviewed and approved the August, 2014 end of month claims in the amount of $522,018.26 and filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Road Abandonment Hearing Held in the Fallon County Commissioners’ office at 3:00pm on September 2, 2014 PRESENT: Commissioner Ranum, Chairman; William L. Randash and Steven Baldwin, members; Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder; Spencer C. Huether, Road Technician Commissioner Ranum called the hearing to order at 3:00 PM and read Resolution 8/4/2014 aloud. Full minutes of the Hearing are on record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Commissioner Ranum: Being there are no more letters of support or opposition or public participation we’ll bring this hearing to a close at 3:10 PM. The Commission agreed to sign Resolution 9-2-2014 (Right-of-Way Grant #K59); 9-2-2014 (1) (Right-of-Way Grant #K64); 9-2-2014 (2) (Right-of-Way Grant #K67); 9-2-2014 (3) (Right-of-Way Grant #K68); 9-2-2014 (4) (Right-of-Way Grant #K69); 9-2-2014 (5) (Right-of-Way Grant #K75); 9-2-2014 (6) (Right-of-Way Grant #K76); 9-2-2014 (7) (Right-of-Way Grant #K77); 9-2-2014 (8) (Right-of-Way Grant #K78); 9-2-2014 (9) (Right-of-Way Grant #K79); 9-2-2014 (10) (Right-of-Way Grant #K103); 9-2-2014 (11) (Right-of-Way Grant #K144); and they are recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s office and are as filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 Closed the hearing at 3:10 PM 3:20 PM Peggy and Larry Niemerg The Niemergs met to discuss Road Grant K59. The Commission stated the Road Hearing was closed but the Niemergs are very welcome to speak for or against any road. The Niemergs met to state they were in favor of closing Road Grant K59. The Commission explained that road was abandoned. The Niemergs were in favor of that and left after that was explained to them. 4:00 PM Faron Henderson, via conference call. Planning – Faron explained the owner at Territorial Landworks does not want to pursue Planning for Fallon County but Faron is very interested in pursuing planning in Fallon County. Faron stated his fees include pre-application meetings, Planning Board meetings, Commissioner meetings, etc. The Commission stated his rates are more than the County charges the public. Faron figured his rates based on the amount of time it takes to complete the work. Faron would also work on an hourly basis. TransCanada – Faron stated the TransCanada Contractor Camp has to be completed and ready to go to the Planning Board by the 29th of September. Faron felt that would take 8 to 10 hours to complete. The Commission agreed to hire Faron to work on the TransCanada Subdivision. Faron will come down tomorrow to work with Mary Grube, Planner Secretary, on this. RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Recess. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder. 9:00 AM IRS AUDIT Commissioner Baldwin, member, signed the IRS Audit Agreement. After the agent completed the audit, no fines were imposed. The change that had to be made was for the Airport secretary (if you are already an employee of the County, unless you can prove you are also a contractor, you cannot be both). An employee received a W2 and a 1099 in the same year, which triggered the audit. The IRS Auditor stated a fine would not be imposed, for prior years, as long as this position was made an employee position, effective September 1, 2014 and forward. The Airport secretary would be paid as an employee for that position as well as the existing position held as an employee. The correction was made through Payroll effective September 1, 2014. 10:00 AM Construction Project-Final walk-through The Commission attended the final walk-through of the Law Enforcement Remodel Project. 11:00 Jason Rittal, Executive Director of EPEDC (Eastern Plains Economic Development Corp.) Town of Plevna Water Project-Jason presented the Commission with some preliminary figures for costs of Phase 2 of the Town of Plevna Water Project. As a reminder the Town had planned to apply for grant funds for phase 2 but the new census data indicated that the Median Household Income in Plevna had risen to $75,000/year and that caused a severe increase in the target rates set by the grant sources. At the time that was discovered in early 2014 it was determined by the Town and confirmed with the Commissioners that to increase the rates to that level in such a short amount of time was probably too much. Median Household Income/

State Designated Target RatesTo be grant eligible the applying entity, in this case the Town of Plevna, would have to meet the new target rate by the time the project was completed. Jason stated they could conduct a survey but after much discussion with the Town Council it was determined that the Median could be $75,000.00 and if that were true conducting the survey would accomplish nothing. As it stands the target rates (water/sewer/garbage) for grant eligibility for Plevna increased from $53.51 for water and sewer combined to $143.75 for water and sewer combined. The Town’s current rates based on an average EDU for Plevna are $73.00/month so they would need to be nearly doubled to meet target rate. Interstate Engineering-Jason discussed the original project plan and the PER (Preliminary Engineering Report) presented by Interstate. The reality is that the Town received the maximum grants they were eligible for. If the Town had known the true lineal feet of water main and planned for the entire project it may have saved some time but the Town would have been asking for the difference in funding either way. They developed a funding scenario in the PER. They may still have recommended phasing the project to replace the remaining mains and the scenario would have played out the same. Either way it simply boils down to bad info and not necessarily damages because the grants were funded. Commissioner Ranum asked if the same thing could happen with Stahly Engineering as did with Interstate Engineering and cause similar issues. Jason feels they have solid numbers from Stahly and that there would be no surprises on the scope or lineal feet of pipe remaining on the project but cost estimates are only estimates and they can be off. Developers-The group discussed that by assisting the community with upgrades for growth Fallon County will we be providing developers with water and sewer on the County’s dime. Jason explained under the current conditions Plevna will not be able to expand, per DEQ regulations. If the restrictions get more constraining, expansion will never happen in Plevna. These are base upgrades to the facilities and not extensions for development. Sewer project-Jason feels they stand a fairly good chance of getting grants for the sewer project. The Commission stated if the citizens of Plevna would try to help themselves more, Fallon County would be more willing to help them. Jason explained the citizens already received one increase as a result of Phase 1 and the Town has had discussions and plans to increase rates at 3% per year but may be willing to increase more than 3%. Streets and Alleys-Discussed the conditions of the streets and alleys. Jason stated the contractor will be held responsible to the specifications of road repair in the contract. They have to re-grade and put in new road material in the streets and alleys where they tore it up. Maintenance-Commissioner Ranum asked who would pay to maintain the new system. Jason stated Plevna has been taking care of the existing system and feels they should be able to make it on their own with rate increases. Sewer-Jason feels they can hold off on the sewer upgrades for a few years. Jason further stated the only way Plevna could complete the water project and meet target rates would be to take a $70.75 water and sewer combined increase and stall the project for another two years, they may then qualify for grants. Discussion-Commissioner Randash would like to com-

plete the water project for now, wait on the sewer project, continue to increase water and sewer rates and hopefully get some good grants for that project. Message to Town of PlevnaThe Commission would like Jason to convey the message to the Town of Plevna to increase their rates. If they intend to ask for additional help on the water project and other projects from the county the Town needs to be making a good faith effort to meet eligibility requirements (target rate) for grants. Bid projection-Jason feels they would go to bid in February or March, with a probable start time of May or June. By then they will know more about the legislature, etc. Capital improvement PlanThe Commission and Jason discussed completing a Capital Improvement Plan for Fallon County. RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. O Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman. 1:15 PM The Commission and Bobby went to review County projects and impacted roads within Fallon County. 3:00 PM Commissioner Randash returned to attend the Department Head and Safety Team meetings. 4:45 PM Commissioners Ranum and Baldwin returned from checking projects. 4:50 PM Faron Henderson discussed the TransCanada Project. Faron stated that is one of the projects he will be working on, with Mary Grube, Planner Secretary. RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Thursday, September 4, 2014 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members 10:00 AM Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder, joined. 10:00 AM David Espeland, CEO, and Selena Nelson, CFO-Fallon Medical Complex Parkview Drainage ProjectDiamond J is behind on this project. David has been overseeing the project and taking pictures. David missed some items from the specs so some items will have to be consumed and some will just not be finished. The group discussed overseeing projects and contractor responsibilities. Patient stays - The patient stays are different due to the Affordable Healthcare Act; they do not put patients in the hospital unless they can guarantee they will stay at least two nights. Long Term Care-They are staying steady but still have low resident occupancy. Auditors-The auditors will be at Fallon Medical Complex the week of September 15th and would welcome the Commissioners to be present. 11:00 AM Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering, Inc., and Lance Wedemeyer, Public Works Director Upper Lake-Need an excavator to clean the front of the gate as it is silted in 6’ to 10’. It was recommended they ask Diamond J if they have an excavator here, if not they will have to contact a local contractor. Lagoon project-This project will allow an additional 3200 users to the City of Baker. They will also need to complete some upgrades to the existing lagoons. New tank-Lance explained they need a tank circulator for the new water tank (east of Baker) to be used during the

winter months. The cost is $18,000 for the circulator, installation and training. Retaining wall (behind NAPA)-Jon stated they will start on the drawings next week, but will not be able to install the blocks until next spring. Millings-The City paid $17.00 per yard for the millings purchased from Griffith Excavating; Griffith’s purchased the millings from the contractor for the highway project. Land Purchase-The group discussed purchasing more land to place a holding pond for the Golf Course water. RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin 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 1:15 PM Mary Grube, Planner Secretary Certificate of Surveys-The Commission reviewed and approved by signing the O’Donnell Certificate of Survey and the Robert and Selena Nelson Certificate of Survey. TransCanada-Mary reported Faron Henderson, Contract Planner, took the application for TransCanada home with him. Planning Department ReportAugust 18-September 2, 2014 was submitted by Mary as well. 2:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING to Adopt the Final Budget No one appeared for Public Comment. The budget was again reviewed by the Commission. Discussed departments that will receive cuts to their budgets; largely due to balancing the budget, the amount of projects the County has in progress already and skepticism of the upcoming legislative year. 3:00 PM Clayton Hornung, Mayor-City of Baker Other City DepartmentsClayton stated he would appreciate the Commission asking other City Departments to discuss purchases with the City Council or Mayor before approaching the County for funds to make purchases City Assistance-Mayor Hornung stated the City is willing to help camera County sewer lines etc. by using the City’s camera equipment. Airport Affected Area Regulations-Clayton stated the City of Baker is concerned about how this will affect city zoning. Interlocal Agreement-Clayton would like to have a General Interlocal Agreement for mutual aid such as policing or assisting with other needs. Everyone agrees this would be a good tool to have. Clayton will ask Darcy Pankratz, City Attorney, to work on this for him. Fines - Clayton discussed fines for dogs at large, kenneling fees, long term parking on City Streets, etc. are going to be enforced more stringently. Lobbyist - The group discussed seeking lobbyists for the upcoming legislative session. 4:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT Randy Wolenetz, public member, discussed gravel pit on his property. FOLDER REVIEW: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Baker Air Service-August Aviation Fuel Sales-County Portion-$528.75 Century-September County Land Lease-$400.00 Continental Resources-July Oil and Gas Royalties$10,718.51 Denbury Resources-July Oil and Gas Royalties-$9,786.79 Sands Oil Co-July Oil and Gas Royalties-$220.03 JOURNALS The Commission approved the following Journals: #156-Reverse Journal 21 per SEE COMMISSION , PAGE 11

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position of a permanent part-time Emergency Communications Dispatcher and Detention Officer. This position receives emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, or medical emergency services in a 24-hour facility. Prioritizes and determines the nature and location of the emergency; dispatches police, fire or ambulance as necessary. In conjunction with the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office, this position provides supervision of inmates incarcerated at the Fallon County Detention Center to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the facility. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, have not been convicted of a crime resulting in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. Must reside close enough to Baker, Montana to allow an emergency response to the Fallon County Dispatch Center. The successful applicant 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

MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: After school program assistant. After school until 5:30 p.m. most school days. A complete job description and applications are available at the City of Baker Office at 10 W. Fallon or call 406-778-3152. 10-11c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Baker Schools are advertising for three teacher positions for the 2015-2016 school year. The positions are: elementary music position for grades K-8; science position for grades 7-12; and an elementary position for grades K-2. These positions will include full medical insurance for the employee.

The closing date for applications will be March 27, 2015. Contact Don Schillinger at Baker Schools, 406-778-3574, pertaining to qualifications, salary, etc. 9-10c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Parks Department seasonal workers. Applications are now being accepted for full-time seasonal workers for the Parks Department. Responsibilities will include operating mowers, weed-eaters, planting and care of trees and flowers, maintenance of irrigation system, painting and general repairs, other maintenance duties assigned. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applications and complete job description may be picked up at the City of Baker Office, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT 59313. Positions open until filled. For more information, contact the Parks Department Office at 406-7782119. 8-13c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Red River Inn & Suites is accepting applications for a full-time and part-time cook and part-time maintenance person. Call 406-778-3321. 7-10c

LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. Your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: March 5, 2015 Date of Application: February 23, 2015 Applicant: City of Baker P.O. Box 1512 Baker, MT 59313 Scope/Purpose of Project: The main purpose of this project was to improve safety by alleviating flooding by the families and the general public that live along this drainage by dredging the channel and existing structure to aid in passing the flood waters. The City of Baker will fund 100 percent of the project. Name of Stream/Water Body: Baker Lake Tributary Location of Project: Within the City of Baker NE1/4NW1/4 Section 13, Township 7N, Range 59E, County of Fallon Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice, or by March 20, 2015 to: Faron Henderson, Floodplain Coordinator; Mary Grube, Planner Secretary, Fallon County Planning Dept., 10 West Fallon Ave., PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313; phone 406-778-7111; faronh@outlook.com mgrube@falloncounty.net 10c

MNAXLP ____________________________ REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS Southeast Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SECO) of Ekalaka, MT is accepting bids for the construction of a 40’x74’ vehicle garage to be constructed on the Cooperative’s property in Ekalaka. Sealed bids will be received at the office at 110 South Main Street in Ekalaka in person or by mailing to P.O. Box 369, Ekalaka, MT 59325. The deadline for receipt of the bids is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at which time the bids will be opened and

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#156-Reverse Journal 21 per Treasurer as accounting was already taken care of in June, 2014. #157-Re-enter entries made from Journal 21 per Treasurer, accounting was not taken care of as earlier thought. CORRESPONDENCE The Commission received the following correspondence: The Commission was informed Rich Menger was signed up for the Registered Sanitarian course. The Commission was notified the Coral Creek Landfill was inspected July 30, 2014 by the DEQ and no violations were noted. REPORTS/MINUTES/FLYERS The Commission reviewed and/or approved the following: Sheriff Addition Field Report-August 27, 2014-as submitted from Mike Stevenson, Architect 4H Flyer-September, 2014 Safety Team Minutes-June 4, 2014 Plevna Water Project Update-August 18, 2014-Temporary water for school is online; storage tank founda-

tion and slab complete; overexcavation of pump house addition complete; installed 280’ of water main in east alley; finish preparation for asphalt restoration in Main Street. August 25, 2014-Finish installation of water storage tank; begin installation of water main in east alley from Callin Ave to Conser Ave; continue to install service lines in west alley from Railroad Avenue to Callin Ave; pavement restoration in the second half of Main Street. Chamber Chatter-August, 2014 Department Head MinutesQuarterly Meeting June 4, 2014 Extension Flyer-Fall, 2014 5:00 PM Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adopt the FY 2015 Fallon County Budget, with amendments to balance the budget. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN 5:10 PM Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder

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Carter County 4-H Shooting Stars Invitational The Carter County Shooting Stars hosted its second annual Invitational Shoot Feb. 21 in Ekalaka. There were 55 4-H youth from Carter, Fallon, McCone, Powder River, Wibaux, Rosebud/Treasure and Custer Counties who participated. Numerous individuals and businesses in Carter County and Ekalaka offered their support and facilities to the youth involved in the Shooting Sports program, and the Fallon County 4-H Shooting Sports offered their time, knowledge, and equipment to help with the event. The Event would not have been possible without all the volunteers and the community support. The Carter County 4-H Shooting Sports leaders wanted to host an invitational for the first time last year because all the 4-H Shooting Sports competitions currently are on the western side of the state and thought there would be an interest and the opportunity to host one on the eastern side of the state. It turned out there was tremendous support from other 4-H Shooting Sports programs and from the 4-H Center in Bozeman. The Invitational is also a great opportunity for the 4-H member to practice in a competitive setting before the State Shoot in Bozeman the first of March. All youth who competed are a part of their local 4-H Shooting Sports program and have been practicing and learning proper safety procedures throughout the fall and winter. Youth competed in air pistol, air rifle, and archery. The majority of the youth were between 9 and 12 years old, but there were also some very competitive shooters in the older age divisions. Tanya Engle, nationally certified 4-H archery leader, came from Ennis to help with the archery event. She was able to share her experience and knowledge to help get the event started the last two years. Jim Kaiser, FWP in Miles City also attended the event and talked with the kids about firearm safety in addition to his presentation on “Life as a Game Warden”. Carter County Shooting Sports program looks forward to continue making this an annual event and help grow and improve the 4-H Shooting Sports program in southeastern Montana. For more information about 4-H Shooting Sport or the local 4-H program, contact your Fallon/Carter County Ex-

tension Office at 406-7787110. 2015 Carter County 4-H Shooting Stars Invitational Winners Air Rifle 9-12 year old division 1. Joe Lackman (Rosebud/ Treasure) 155 pts 2. Abigail Martin (Powder River) 134 pts 3. Sean Wolenetz (Carter) 126 pts. 13-14 year old division 1. Garren Todoroff (Custer) 148 pts. 2. Jolyn Rost (Fallon) 131 pts. 3. Shannon McHenry (Fallon) 56 pts. 15-19 year old division 1. Tio Brody (McCone) 256 pts. 2. Emily Richardson (McCone), 255 pts. 3. Chase Breitbach (McCone) 249 pts. Top Teams: McCone County and Fallon County Top Overall Individual: Naccona Birnel (Wibaux) Air Pistol 9-12 year old division 1. Donnie Steen (Fallon) 236 pts. 2. Cristyl Green (Fallon) 225 pts. 3. David Ashbrook (Carter) 209 pts. 13-14 year old division 1. Naccona Birnel (Wibaux) 243 pts. 2. Joe McHenry (Fallon) 202 pts. 3. Cristofer Green (Fallon) 174 pts. Top Team: Fallon County Top Overall: Tio Brody (McCone) Archery Bare Bow year old division 1. Lea Aye (Powder River) 104 pts. 2. Ryker Carroll (Carter) 90 pts. 3. Hylee Layne (Powder River) 53 pts. Bare Bow 11-12 year old division 1. Slyer Birnel (Wibaux) 143 pts. Bow Hunter 9-10 year old division 1. Garrett Johnson (Wibaux) 256 pts. 2. Sean Wolenetz (Carter) 246 pts. 3. Kaydin Trent (Powder River) 202 pts. Bow Hunter 11-12 year old division 1. Michael Rumph (Powder River) 259 pts. and 4Xs 2. Turner Tooke (Carter ) 251 pts. 3. Logan Rumph (Powder River) 228 pts. 2 Xs Bow Hunter year old division 1. Kyleigh Bonsell (Carter) 257 pts. 3 Xs

Elk and deer permit applications due March 16 March 16 is the deadline to apply for Montana’s 2015 deer and elk hunting permits. An easy-to-use application packet is available from all hunting license providers, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices, and online at fwp.mt.gov. FWP urgers hunters to apply online. “It’s fast, convenient and accurate,” said Ron Aasheim, FWP spokesman in Helena. Resident hunters need a 2015 conservation and elk license to apply for a special elk permit but everything else needed to apply is in the application and information packet, Aasheim said. Hard copies of the hunting regulations will be on the shelf at FWP offices and local li-

cense providers in April. Nonresidents who wish to apply for big game combination, elk combination, or deer combination licenses and deer and elk permits for the 2015 Montana hunting season can also apply online or download an application from FWP’s website. To request an application by mail, write to: Licensing Section, Montana FWP, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 596200701; or call 406-444-2950. Application deadline is March 16. Aasheim said May 1 is the deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat and bison licenses and June 1 for antlerless deer B and elk B licenses, antelope, and antelope B licenses.

2. Cameron Wolenetz (Carter) 255 pts. 3. Grafton Bonsell (Carter) 240 pts. Bow Hunter 15-19 year old division 1. Royce Bonsell (Carter) 279 pts. Limited Bow 9-10 years old 1. Garrett Johnson (Wibaux) 211 pts. 2. JW Elmore (Carter) 68 pts. 3. Christian Ashbrook (Carter) 33 pts. Limited Bow 11-12 year old Montie Sipma of Superior Care Villa and staff member Michelle Kilsdonk take division time for a photo after Montie enjoyed some pampering at the beauty shop. 1. David Ashbrook (Carter) 115 pts. Limited Bow 13-14 year old division 1. Cristofer Green (Fallon) 121 pts. Primitive Bow 9-10 year old division 1. Samantha Griffith (Fallon) 31 pts. 2. Cole Rost (Fallon) 9 pts. Primitive Bow 11-12 year old division 1. Kortny Cathey (Powder River, 164 pts. 2. Cristyl Green (Fallon) 127 pts. 3. Donnie Steen (Fallon) 82 pts. Primitive Bow 13-14 year old division 1. Jolyn Rost (Fallon) 108 pts. 2. Shannon McHenry (Fallon) 93 pts. 3. Cristofer Green (Fallon) 68 pts. Primitive Bow 15-19 year old division 1. Rachael Lowery (Fallon) 139 pts. Top team (9-12 year olds): Wibaux County Top team (13-19 year olds): Carter County Top Overall Individual: Royce Bonsell (Carter) - second year in a row, last year’s score was 270 out of 300.