VOLUME 100
ISSUE 14
TIMES
FALLON County
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Fallon County Vet Service welcomes new veterinarian By Sherry Vogel Don Beck and Liam Robbins owners of Fallon County Veterinary Service, welcome Nathan Beck, DVM on board the team as a new veterinarian. Nathan joined the team Jan. 31, 2016. Beck, a 2007 graduate of Baker High School, attended MSU-Bozeman to study animal science. He then went on to attend St. Kitts-Nevis in the Virgin
Islands for two years. He finished his clinical year at the University of Minnesota. Beck, a general practitioner, enjoys both large and small animal care. He shared he really likes ultrasound and calving seasons. Nathan was a member of New Horizons 4-H Club growing up in Baker. He showed steers in his project work. He always enjoyed ranch work and working cattle. His dream is to own his own ranch. He joked,
“But to be able to afford that, I will have to work everybody else’s animals.” Nathan is glad to be back in Baker around family. He is enjoying getting to know his niece and “lots of nephews”. Fallon County Vet Service is located at 3616 Highway 7 North, Baker, MT. To make an appointment with the new Dr. Beck, dial 406-778-3532.
Senator Daines visits Baker By Sherry Vogel Montana Senator Steve Daines graced our city with his presence at an early morning meet and greet, March 21, as he traveled through on his Made-in Montana Energy Tour. Among the 28 area people in attendance were county and city administrators as well as representatives from the private sector. Industries present were farming, ranching, commerce, oil field, and power companies. The meeting that was held in the Big Game Casino, was part of the Senator’s ten day city tour “to promote madein Montana energy and the good paying Montana jobs it supports.” The Senator was greeted by County Commissioner Steve Baldwin with appreciation for Daines’ efforts to help guard air space regarding issues here in Fallon County in the designated Powder River #3 Training area. Senator Daines, who has gone on record that he feels the Obama administration is “pulling the rug out from under” the coal industry, began a segment of his address with statements such as, “I’m here to say Obama won’t be president, which is good news for us”; “Presidential predictions are as bad as March Madness picks”. Daines met opposition from a local resident when John Beach took the floor and boldly stated President Obama has actually done quite a bit of good while he was in office. He said it takes two parties to have a conversation, and Congress wasn’t willing. Daines’ eyes narrowed and he mentally re-grouped. The atmosphere in the room changed to one of equal exchange between speakers and participants. The Senator, who is on a quest to save the coal plant in Colstrip, took his energy fight out on the road. He began his address to Baker residents by sharing familiar rhetoric shared by Congressman Zinke and gubernatorial hopeful Gianforte on sepa- Senator Steve rate tours through Baker in recent months. He in- March 21. formed those present that with recent regulations imposed by the EPA, the aging coal plant in Colstrip is in danger of being shut down. He then added that its shut down would cost Montana a total of 7,000 jobs; incur a loss of more than $500 million in annual income received by Montana households; and cost the state $140 million in lost tax revenue. * In part, Daines was citing stats that have been published by the Bure Business and Economic Research (BBER), a research department within the School of Business Administration at the University
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Daines tours Diamond Willow wind farm east of Baker on Photo by Sherry Vogel of Montana-Missoula. For more information, visit: http://www.bber.umt.edu. Senator Daines also stated there was a likelihood that residents could possibly face a double digit increase in utility bills. (*In the most recent release this week of a settlement reached between MDU officials and the Public Service Commission, the latest rate increase was accepted at 13.1 percent compared to the 21.1 percent failed proposal they were seeking in June.) Upon contacting MDU officials, SEE DAINES, PAGE 6
Unusual wildlife sighted in city limits
“I spotted what I thought was the largest rabbit I’d ever seen”, stated Eckert. Submitted photo
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In the wee hours of March 29, here in Baker, Mrs. Henry Eckert at 7 S 2nd St W., one block off of Railroad Ave., was enjoying a cup of coffee and decided to step out on her back step to view the small band of young mule deer that were in the habit of grazing in her backyard. “Although I was quiet,” she said, “I disrupted them and they quickly began to disperse.” To her surprise, she noticed a smaller deer among them that seemed to ‘stumble along’. She hadn’t noticed him before and was concerned that the poor animal had been injured and was in pain, “but he didn’t seem to have a difficult time moving quickly”. She added, “I went about my business that morning and didn’t think much about it.” Then later in the afternoon, she noticed that her little black dog was hesitant to go out when she tried to let him out the back door to ‘do his duty’. “I feel badly now because I just opened the door and impatiently pushed him out. Thinking about it now, FiFi was moving at full speed when he came back in.” Mrs. Eckert said, “It wasn’t till later that SEE WILDLIFE, PAGE 7
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Resolution No. 2016-8 Whereas, high winds including small amounts of precipitation, low humidity, and unseasonably high temperatures have occurred within the County of Fallon recently, Whereas, wildland fires have occurred, with continued conditions will continue to occur in Fallon County and throughout Eastern Montana, and Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Fallon County Commissioners that a Burn Ban is in effect immediately March 21, 2016. It Is Further Resolved, that Fallon County is imposing a Burn Ban which restricts burning of all agricultural, burn barrel and garbage pits on land within the boundaries of Fallon County. Open burning shall cease immediately until further notice. Except, within the limits of the town of Baker and Bureau of Land Management and State of Montana lands. These lands shall be governed by the rules and regulations of their respective agencies. Be It Further Resolved, that copies of this resolution be filed with the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, and the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services Division in Helena. Copies will also be sent to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation as well as the Bureau of Land Management. Be It Further Resolved, this resolution will become effective at 08:00 AM March 22, 2016. Passed and Adopted by the Fallon County Board of Commissioners this 21st day of March, 2016. Fallon County-Baker, MT Board of Commissioners s/Steve Baldwin, Chairman s/Deb Ranum, Member s/William L. Randash, Member (SEAL) Attest: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder
Superintendent Walker appointed to ESSA system Jule Walker, Plevna K-12 Schools, District Superintendent, was one of 33 individuals appointed by Superintendent Juneau to assist the Office of Public Instruction in developing Montana’s education accountability systems. The agency has created two work groups that will develop accountability systems under the newly-authorized federal education law known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). This law replaces No Child Left Behind. The Office of Public Instruction will transition from No Child Left Behind to ESSA during the 2017-2018 school year.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 7, 2006 -High temperature March 29 was 70 degrees. . . Jim Quenzer of Marmarth has opened a shop on South Main Street called The Town Pawn. People can pawn items at The Town Pawn and Quenzer will keep them for 30 days before putting them up for sale. . . Fourth annual Baker Jam youth basketball tournament is scheduled for April 8-9. Christina Shepherd, rec director, said 26 boys teams and 18 girls teams will participate, ten more than last year. . . State FFA Convention held Mar. 29-Apr. 1. Jessica Kirschten received her State FFA Degree, which is the highest degree the state association can bestow upon a member. Jessica was also selected to serve the Montana FFA Association as state parliamentarian. She is only the second Baker member to ever serve in the chapter’s 55 years. Dennis Wagner served as vice president in 1980-81. . . 4-H fruit sale was a huge success. Sixty-nine youth sold 598 boxes of fruit, 336 boxes of beef sticks, and 204 boxes of string cheese. Top 4-H fruit seller was Josie Mastel. . . Casey Dietz of Baker was chosen KATL Athlete of the Week. Casey is the third athlete from Baker to earn the KATL award this year. Others earning the award were Laura Beach and Casey Varner. . . There were 275 participants in the Coors NPRA Championship Rodeo held in Baker Mar. 31-Apr. 1. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, April 5, 1996 -- A fire at the Jim Hurley ranch last week proved to be more stubborn than most. The mobile home on the property caught fire when the resident attempted to thaw frozen water lines with a propane torch. The firemen remained at the scene until 1:30 a.m. . . Unofficial school election results show Dave Havens and Delbert Schweigert as winners in the trustee election. Douglas Rowe was the winner in the Plevna School trustee election. . . . Girl Scout Troop 117 is pictured with Easter bunnies they made. Girls pictured with their bunnies are Dawnette Christensen, Marnee Overton, Colette Kary, Cassie Klos and Kasi Olson. . . Women’s Bowling Association results: Doubles - 1st Connie Alberts and Bev Smith; 2nd Maria Braun and Sharon Harrison; 3rd Lisa Heim and Kim O’Donnell; singles - 1st Brenda Dietz; 2nd - Kim O’Donnell, 3rd - Roseanne Varner. All Events Scratch - Brenda Dietz; All Events Scratch Handicap Brenda Dietz. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 3, 1986 -Baker and Plevna School mill levies pass; Knipp and Hoem elected to Baker School Board and Buerkle and Fried elected
to Plevna School Board. . . Joel West arrived in Baker last Friday and has assumed the duties as Fallon County Planner and Disaster Emergency Services coordinator. . . Jennifer Myhre of Baker will do her student teaching at Lincoln Elementary in Dickinson. . . Ben Huber has been promoted to beverage manager at the new Billings Plaza Holiday Inn. . . Baker High School has added tennis as a new sport to their extracurricular activities. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 1, 1976-Local artist, Mamie Falk Bergstrom, has been invited to Sweden to display some of her paintings and appear on Swedish television. The 80 year old artist is well known for her work depicting the immigration of her grandparents to America in the 1860s and pictures of pioneer life. . . Mary Hersrud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hersrud of Ismay, placed fifth in the district spelling bee in Glendive and will advance to state competition in Helena. . . Baker area pilots will now be able to communicate through a ground to air communications system that began operation Tuesday. Sheriff Emil Hoem feels this will be invaluable for spotting fires and for general law enforcement when someone has to be found quickly. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 7, 1966 -Baker board of school trustees held their reorganizational meeting Monday night when Robert Anderson, past chairman, relinquished his chairmanship to Edgar Justesen. . . Tom Overton was elected to the school board by a write-in vote. . . Lester Billingsley, who was putting out poison bait in Plevna, killed a skunk which he brought into the Stoddard Veterinary Clinic. It was reported rabid. . . Fallon Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home had the distinction of having the first trimline telephones installed in the entire Mountain States area. Elmer Newell was pictured as the first patient to use the phone. . . James Hoffman, school superintendent, warned that the special mill levy to supplement the school foundation program and permissive levies had to be approved May 9 if the high school was to operate during the next school year. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 5, 1956-Scout Troops 29 and 57 and their Scoutmasters Coleman Krokker and Gordon Olson will be hosts to the troops of the TeCOM District at a Merit Badge Show Saturday at the Baker High School gym. . . Knowing that the majority of people living in Baker were anxious to improve the general appearance of the city, Mayor W.J. Campbell urgently re-
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quested special pains be taken by each and everyone to eliminate all unsightly junk, old car bodies, useless old fire hazard sheds, out-buildings, etc. . . Close to a thousand people visited the Baker National Bank Saturday to inspect the interior remodeling and new front to the institution, reported Eph Keirle, president. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 28, 1946Lt. Betty Mae Stieg, Army Dietitian at Camp Robertson, Arkansas, and Helen Stieg, student nurse at the Deaconess Hospital in Great Falls, arrived home and were visiting at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Stieg. . . Wayne Speelmon returned after being discharged from the service after spending two years in Germany and Austria. . . A large crowd attended the Farmers Union meeting in Ollie Tuesday evening. Hugh Stark and Pat Plummer and a special speaker, Mark Neis, gave a report on the convention of FSA and on hospitalization. . . Listed this week as receiving honorable discharges were M/Sgt. Arnold Werth; Corp. Jack C. Lentz; Lt. Eldon R. Mengel; Sgt. Wm. E. Sleeth; Corp. Patrick J. Murphy; Corp. Herbert Bertsch; Clyde W. Pruett; Theodore J. Bruha; Elmer S. Lewis; Sgt. Gerald O. Agler; Bunn A. Johnson; PFC Drury Phebus; and PFC Raymond Warriner. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 2, 1936-Baker is soon to have a furniture store. Mrs. Susie Beck has leased her building on Main Street to James Fradenbuy, Miles City, and he expects to move in stock as soon as the building is ready for occupancy. . . The annual flag contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary was won by Betty Beckman and Lewis Jensen. . . Jimmie Ovens is adding several booths in the Green Dragon and the large broken plate glass window has been replaced. . . Rocky Mountain Drilling crew began again drilling at the Montana Dakota Utilities deep test well on Little Beaver. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 1, 1926-- In competition with over 125 contestants from nine schools, representatives of the Baker High School at the music festival held in Billings last Friday and Saturday won three second prizes and two third prizes. Baker’s six contestants were Beulah McFarland, Mildred Gullidge, Felicia McLemore, Lottie Bisbee and
Wilma Damon. Miss Jeanette Price, music instructor, accompanied the girls. . . According to the Ismay Journal, Pat Ryan, famous bronc rider, was engaged by a movie company that was filming some scenes in an Arizona desert. . . The stock and fixtures of the Trandum and Wilson clothing store were sold to Sam Gill, Minnesota clothing merchant. . . . The Wm. Lang house was purchased by Edwin Lake, Baker Theater man. . . The old water main in Main Street is being dug up and new pipe is being laid. L.M. Corbitt is head of the project ________________________
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Sheriff Jones hot on trail Sheriff Jones spent practically all of last month in the southern part of the county on the trail of a gang of horse and cattle rustlers said to be operating in that section. When the sheriff gets through with his work there will be fewer complaints of this character. Several arrests have already been made and others may follow. In fact, Fallon County will be a most undesirable place for anyone engaged in the nefarious business of altering brands or driving off cattle and horses.
Fallon County Lentz baby falls fourteen Timely-Tips feet to bottom of cistern By Sherry Vogel Spring is a time of new birth! For city dwellers, incubation and gestation periods are often a mystery. Listed are incubation and gestation tables for a variety of birds and animals. Incubation: Chickens - 21 days, ducks 30 days, geese - 30 days, turkeys - 28 days, pheasants 25 days, canaries - 14 days, pigeons - 21 days, parrots - 40 days, swan - 42 days, ostriches - 41 days. Gestation: Cat - 8 weeks, dog - 9 weeks, guinea pig - 21 days, horse 11 months, cow - 9 months, pig - 16 weeks, sheep - 22 weeks, donkey - 12 months, goat - 5 months, fox - 62 days, deer - 8 months, rabbit - 30 days, mouse - 31 days, opossum - 26 days, squirrel - 28 days, bear - 6 months, wolf 62 days. Gestation for exotic animals: Lion - 108 days, monkey - 7 months, elephant - 21 months, camel - 11-12 months, giraffe - 14 months.
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Phillip, the three-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Lentz, fell to the bottom of a fourteen foot cistern Tuesday morning. The cistern had just been completed and had no water in it, else this might be a different story. As it was, the baby escaped with a lot of bad scratches on his face, resulting when he fell through the poles which had been placed across the top of the opening. ___________ : ___________
Description of lost jewels A description of the diamonds lost last night by the Hetheringtons was given to the Times by Miss Hetherington this morning, as she sat on the screened in porch sadly viewing the ruin that had been wrought. One ring set with five large rubies and 18 diamonds; one karet and a half solitaire diamond ring; one karet diamond ring; one ring with cluster of three diamonds; one oriental dinner ring set with chipped diamonds. Some of the articles of jewelry were heirlooms in the family and we feel sure that anyone finding them will return them to the owners.
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that mortgage debt forgiven (cancelled) in foreclosure since 2013 is probably not taxable? Forgiven debt is generally treated as income, but the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act (Act) changes that. The Act says that much mortgage debt forgiven 2013 through the end of 2016 will not be treated as income. Mortgage debt forgiven through mortgage restructuring is probably not taxable, either. For more information, please visit the Taxes section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the informa-
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Election News 18 Years Old and Voting If you are 17, but will be 18 by election day, June 7, 2016, you may register to vote now, and you will be eligible to vote in the June Primary. If you would like more information, contact the Clerk and Recorder’s Office 406-7787106. Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/falloncountyelections.
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Lola Thielen A memorial mass for Lola Thielen, 79, of Plevna was held Mar. 28, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Father Philip Chinnappan celebrating. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Plevna. According to Lola’s wishes, cremation took place. Lola passed away Mar. 22, 2016, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. She was born Dec. 9, 1936, the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Koenig) Quincer. Lola grew up and attended school in Plevna. She married Matt Thielen Feb. 15, 1958, at St. Anthony’s Church in Plevna. The love that Matt and Lola shared was one that many dream of. After enduring much heartbreak to have children, their very special son, Sam, was born. For many years, Matt and Lola ranched in the area. She also spent 20 years working at the Baker National Bank. Over the years she enjoyed
entertaining friends and relatives, cooking and gardening. Lola especially enjoyed the traveling trips and talking on the phone with her sisters. She is survived by her son, Sam (Desiree); three grandchildren, Taylor Bertsch, Hugo Thielen and Emma Thielen, all of Plevna; three sisters, Betty Rieger, Darline Ketterling and Delores Schell, all of Baker; numerous nieces and nephews. Lola was preceded in death by her husband, Matt, in 2014; her parents; a brother, Kenneth; a sister, Carol Herbst; and all of her unborn children resting in the arms of Jesus. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Clyde Burns Clyde Moore Burns, 85, passed away at his home Mar. 26, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Baker Aug. 8, 1930, to Marjorie (Moore) and Laurence Burns. He attended school in Baker and graduated in 1948 from Baker High. Clyde served in the Army during the Korean War. After his return, he worked at the Chevy garage. He married Merri Barber in 1953. The young couple opened Burns Insurance shortly after they married. They were blessed with four children: Larry, Kim, Cheryl and Gayle. Clyde owned several other businesses through the years including Beeline Trucking, the Baker Clinic, and Western Trucking. He retired several years ago. Clyde was active in the community, serving as a Jaycee and on the Fair Board. He was also active in the Montana Motor Carriers Association. In his spare time, Clyde enjoyed golf, piloting his airplane, poker nights at the Baker Men’s Club, entertaining friends and family, playing practical jokes and spending time at his cabin in the Black Hills. He was happiest when surrounded by his family. Clyde is survived by his wife Merri; son Larry (Kristi)
Burns; daughters, Kim (Ted) Burkle, Cheryl Burns and Gayle Mork; his grandchildren, Danni (Paul) Burkle Evans, Kyle (Xue Li) Burkle, Tyson (Jessica) Burkle, Jordan Mork, Jarrett Mork, Carrie (Josh) Burns Schwartz, Brandee Burns Hester, Chad Burns, Dustin Ketterling, Zachary (Jennifer) Ketterling and Kayla Kloetzke; sister Ilene Brandner; brother-in-law Bob Bechtold; and 15 greatgrandchildren. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Orlynn Sieler, Donna Brunsvold and Dianne Bechtold. Clyde’s family would like to thank his caregivers, Becky Sense and Kayla Kloetzke, for the wonderful home care he received. They would also like to thank Paula Fuchs, friends and extended family for the love and support given. A celebration of Clyde’s life will be held this summer in the Black Hills. Online condolences may be shared at: krebsbachfuner-
Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110. Apr. 3 - 4-H/FFA Spring Livestock Judging Apr. 8-10 - 4-H Rec Lab Apr. 13 - Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting Apr. 18 - Fallon County 4-H Small Projects Judging Apr. 20 - Fallon County 4-H Council meeting Apr. 21 - Carter County 4-H Council meeting Apr. 27 - Southeastern Montana Health Fair Connect with your community
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Funeral services for Russell Fay Beach, 88, of Baker were held Mar. 30, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Duane Waterland officiating. Burial was in Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. A prayer service was held Mar. 29, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Fay passed away Mar. 23, 2016, at his home in Baker. He was born June 8, 1927, at the family home on the McFarland place located about three and one-half miles southwest of Ollie, the fourth son of Arnold and Lois Bowen Beach’s six sons. Fay grew up in the Ollie community, graduating from Ollie High School in 1945. In 1946, he enlisted in the United States Army, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division serving as radio operator, low speed in Eujong-Bu, Korea. He was Honorably Discharged Apr. 7, 1948, receiving World War II Victory Medal and Army Occupation Medal Japan. When Fay returned from the service, he and his brother, Delane, Clinton Bryson and several neighbors went south custom combining for five years. Oct. 12, 1952, Fay married Joan Hartse in Glendive. They owned and operated the Carlyle Grocery Store until 1957 when they started farming. For the next 20 years, they farmed, ranched and raised their six children. In 1977 they bought the Corner Bar and operated it until the spring of 1984. For the next few years they followed the SE Horse Racing Association circuit in Minn., Mo., Wyo., and Mont. After they sold their horses, Fay got a CDL and drove over-the-road with his son, Jack, hauling flatbed freight all over the United States. The next few years he enjoyed helping Murril with farming, refurbishing farm equipment and mechanical work along with spoiling his pets Muffy, Groucho, Tommy and Duncan. Fay was a relief mail carrier out of the Carlyle Post Office, served on the Carlyle School Board, Carlyle Elevator Board, Fallon County Soil Conservation Board, and helped organize Horse Creek Grazing Association serving
on the board of directors for several years. Since 2010, he was the Chief Executive Armchair Consultant for Black Gold Contractors, LLC. Fay was a liftime member of the American Legion Post 35, VFW at Ekalaka, and was a volunteer driver for the DAV van going to Ft. Meade, Sturgis, S.D., on a regular basis. Fay lived an active full life. His greatest joy has been watching their six children, 12 grandchildren, and 28 greatgrandchildren grow up and being involved in their lives. Survivors include his wife of 63 plus years, Joan; daughterin-law, Adel Beach, of Laurel, Mont.; son Jack (Joy) of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters, Rena (Mike) Schaefbauer, of Arnegard, N.D.; Jean (Casey) Rost of Baker; son-in-law, John (Donna) Crow, of Rhame, N.D.; and son, Rob, of Helena; eleven grandchildren: Mischele (Dave) Miller, Karelyn and Dayna; Greg Beach, all of Laurel; Shonna Hill, Mackenzie Shields-Beach and Madeline Beach of Fullerton, Calif.; Joni (Adam) Baker, Lila, Owen and Evan of Anderson, Calif.; Cristin (Colin) Gordon, Caitlin and Callum of West Seattle, Wash.; Bill (Katie Severson) Schaefbauer of Arnegard, N.D., Jazmin of Savage, Minn.; Robert Schaefbauer, Riley of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; Angie (Scott) Rabbitt, Aiden, Allanna, Sadie and Sylvia; Jeremy (Tina) Rost, Will and Zander, all of Baker; Trisha (Willie) Schweiger, Jackson, Liam and Adeline of Waupun, Wis.; Corena (Scott) Clutter, Gabe, Violet and John of Belton, Mo.; Mike (Andrea) Crow, Skylar, Keaton, Marti Jo and Jett of Gladstone, N.D.; sisters-in-law, Lenore and Arlene Beach. Fay was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Dwight, Cliff, Dick, Bobby and Delane; two sisters-in-law, Delores and Phyllis; children, Donnie and Connie (Crow); a grandson, Paul Beach; and a great-granddaughter, Katelynn Rost. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Pictured, l-r: Jared Stedman, station superintendent; Stephanie Steffes, feed sales person; and John Miller, driveway personnel.
Equity Co-op under new management Baker’s Equity Co-op Association, under the new management of Beach Grain Co. of Beach, ND, is happy to announce recent staff hired to operate the Baker elevator.
United Blood Drive held in Baker The United Blood Drive was held Mar. 22 in Baker and 34 units of blood were given. Blood can be donated at the age of 16 with a parent’s permission. Eat a healthy meal before donating and drink 16 ounces of fluid 10-30 minutes before donating (soda, coffee and tea don’t count). One out
of every three people will need blood during their lives, but only one in 20 people regularly give blood. Refreshments were donated by the Willard Homemakers and the Bank of Baker. The next blood drive will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
Farmers Market date set Submitted by Elin Kittelmann, County Agent The date is set for the area’s first Farmers Market! The Products of the Prairie Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market will be held September 20, 2016, at the Fallon County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The board is finalizing the event details and the vendors’ packets. We have a whole day planned with vendors, educational booths, entertainment, and youth activities. Vendor packets will be available online as well as at the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office and the Fallon County NRCS Office in midApril. We are currently seeking vendors offering high quality, locally grown and handmade items. Products of the Prairie is proud to promote and support small local businesses and locally made and produced items and talents, while also encouraging a sense
of community, social gathering and economic growth in southeast Montana and the surrounding areas. We are also organizing a Youth Logo Contest for the event. The contest will be open to youth ages 8-18. Submitted artwork must be original and non-computerized. Entries will be due to the Fallon/Carter Extension office by April 4, 2016. For more information about submitting artwork call 406-778-7110. Local individuals and businesses interested in donating funding or services or otherwise participating in the Market will be recognized in our advertising, on our website, social media, and at the Market the day of the event. For information or questions, contact Elin Kittelmann at the Fallon/Carter County Extension office at 406-778-7110 or: info@productsoftheprairie.com or visit: productsoftheprairie.com
Team Helgoth ZOMBIE Fun Run In memory of Nick Helgoth Sat., May 7 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendor Show • Kid Carnival (by SAAD) Miniature golf • Music by Rock Jocks Oula Session! • Zombie Makeup Fun Run starts @ 5:30 p.m. There will be babysitting from 5pm until you finish the fun run. Free will offering dinner served by Heiser’s Bar and Casino starting at 6 p.m. until gone. Post-apocalyptic PARTY Complete with beer gardens, costume contest and Rock Jock music all night! Visit Team Helgoth on Facebook or stop at Heiser’s to get a registration form. Register by April 11 and receive a t-shirt and bag of goodies! Any vendors interested in having a booth can contact Sara 406-853-4527 Proceeds to benefit local health department and American Brain Tumor Association
FALLON COUNY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING Thee Garage Sunday, April 10 • 4:30 p.m.
Stop by the office 115 Main N., Suite 3C or Call
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Dr. James R. Campbell, DDS Family Dentistry Complete general dentistry for adults & children:
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• Preventive • Cosmetic • Implants • Crowns
FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX & COMMUNITY CLINIC
202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic
CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site
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Spartans Of The Week for the week of March 28 - April 1, 2016
Thurlow and Spethman participate in Science Expo The Billings Science Expo is a competition for grades 1-12 from 24 Montana counties where students present their research to a series of judges, vying for grand awards and special industry awards. Judges include university faculty, public and private industry professionals. The fair is sanctioned by the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and one grand prize winner is chosen by judges to compete at this fair. This year, two Spartan scientists competed and both came home with awards. Juniors Virgil Spethman and Emalee Thurlow eagerly presented their projects after preparing them in the Science Research class at Baker High School, facilitated by Mrs. Linda Rost. Spethman was awarded Best Behavioral Health Project from the American Psychological Association, and Thurlow was awarded sixth place overall and the Mu Alpha Theta Award for Best Project Using Mathematics. Emalee was also awarded the Yale Science and Engineering Association (YSEA) Science Fair Award. This is given to high school juniors with outstanding projects in computer science, engineering, physics or chemistry. She will receive a medal and formal certificate, and her name will be forwarded to Yale Admissions Office. Both students received cash prizes as well. Thurlow’s project, Accuracy and Confidence in Eyewitness Identification in Different Age Groups, involved many students and community members and she was very grateful for their willing participation. Inspired by her pursuit of a career in forensics, she found through her research that many people have been wrongly incarcerated because of inaccurate eyewitness testimonies, specifically those of young children. To investigate this, she showed participants a video for which she wrote the script, directed and produced, and
participants were then asked to recount all they remembered from the video. In the following weeks, they were again asked to recount any memories. She selected participants spanning ages two to 60, and then compared the accuracy of their testimonies, as well as their confidence ranking. She found that the younger age groups had the lowest accuracy, and the middle age groups had the highest accuracy. There were moderate correlations between confidence and accuracy, but nothing that would serve as a predictor for accurate testimonies. Testimonies from younger children should not be used as evidence as it is not developmentally appropriate. Spethman’s project was entitled Video Games in Education: Are They Beneficial. An avid gamer, Spethman used an online game, CellCraft, which is used by students to learn about cells. After developing a quiz based on the game, he produced a Powerpoint that showcased the information presented in the game. Spethman then used Mrs. Rost’s two biology classes and randomly assigned them as the “video game class” or the “lecture class”. Students in both classes took a pre-test, then one class played the game while the other class had the Powerpoint presented to them by Mrs. Rost in a traditional lecture format. Then, both classes took the post-test. Spethman compared the post-test gains of both classes and found no significant difference between the two classes. He also assessed the relationship between post-test scores and overall class grades, and found that the more advanced students did slightly better with the traditional lecture method and the struggling students did slightly better with the video game method. Video games have been used in education and should continue to be investigated to see which formats improve student engagement and performance.
Grants available for water monitoring Helena - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has grants of up to $3,000 available to help volunteer water quality monitoring groups cover the costs for laboratory analysis of their samples. These groups provide valuable water quality information to stakeholders in their watersheds and to DEA. The DEQ has approximately $12,000 of federal Clean Water Act grant funding available to assist local groups in their efforts to protect and restore surface and ground water. The grants are available to fund laboratory analysis of water and sediment chemistry samples and shipping costs. Applicants can be local watershed groups, conservation districts, a county Extension service, counties, schools, etc. Eligible projects include existing or anticipated water quality monitoring projects related to non-point source pollution. A DEQ approved Sampling and Analysis Plan will be required prior to conducting sampling. Applications are being accepted through April 18, 2016 at 5 p.m. and may be subject to a competitive process. Awardees will have until Feb-
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ruary 2017 to complete their monitoring projects. For more information on the voluntary monitoring support program, please contact Katie Eiring Steele, Water Quality Specialist, at 406-444-0549,
by email at: ksteele2@mt.gov or visit DEQ’s Nonpoint Source Program Wiki website at: http://montananps319grants.p bworks.com/w/page/2164033 5/NPS-Home.
This week’s Spartans of the week are two juniors, who are also Spartan Scientists. They competed in the Billings Science Expo Competition, where they presented their research. They are Virgil Spethman (Larry Spethman and Mary Spethman) and Emalee Thurlow (Gerard and Cori) who eagerly presented their projects after preparing their projects in the Science Research class at Baker High School, facilitated by Mrs. Linda Rost. Spethman was awarded Best Behavioral Health Project from the American Psychological Association and Thurlow was awarded 6th place overall, and the Mu Alpha Theta Award for Best Project using Mathematics. Both received cash prizes as well.
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3-B All-Conference basketball Three Baker High School students were named to the District 3-B All-Conference Basketball Teams. Players were selected after a nomination by their head coach and a vote by opposing District 3-B head coaches. The top six players receiving the most votes are selected to the First Team and the next six players receiving the most votes are designated to the Second Team. Madison Reddick (daughter of Mike Reddick and Kimberly Linn) was a girls’ First Team selection. Other First Team players were Shiloh McCormick (St. Labre), Kaylee Zard (Forsyth), Raelynn Keefer (Forsyth), Tyra Limpy (Colstrip) and Jasmyne Two Moons (Lame Deer). Girls’ Second Team members include Kelsey Seleg (Forsyth), Victoria North Peigan (Lodge Grass), Tiffani Tallwhiteman (St. Labre), Emma Dudley (Colstrip), Sara Big Hair (St. Labre), and Shelby Jordan (Colstrip). Matt Packer (son of Joe and
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Vicki Nagell and Greg Packer) was selected to the Boys’ First Team. Joining Matt on the First Team are Victor Yarlott (St. Labre), Peyton Nansel (Colstrip), Tristan Rogers (Forsyth), Vallen Spang (Colstrip), and Patrick Frasier (St. Labre). Luke Gonsioroski (son of
Charlie and Katina) was a Second Team selection. Other Second Team players are Troy Redsleeves (Lame Deer), Irijah Bear Below (Lodge Grass), Trustin Two Moons (Lame Deer), Dravin Hart (Lame Deer), and Jomiah Black Eagle (St. Labre).
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Miss Parks receives grant Congratulations to Miss Parks who recently earned funding at DonorsChoose.org for a classroom project called “5th Grade is Head Over Heels for Desks”. Miss Parks’ classroom will soon receive two stand up desks. DonorsChoose.org is a free nonprofit website where teachers at your school can receive funding for student resources. Miss Parks is a teacher who goes above and beyond for her students. Let’s give her a high five! Parliamentary Procedure Team with certificates, l-r: Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, Trinity Rieger, Ashley Sander. Not pictured: Jessica Paul and Laylah Dulin.
Focus on Children Project silver medal winners, l-r: Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle and Sophia Dulin.
Plevna FCCLA attends State Conference By Ashley Sander and Jenna Paul March 19, the Plevna FCCLA students and advisor Mrs. Stickney traveled to Billings for the State FCCLA Conference. That evening all members attended the opening ceremonies. Our FCCLA Chapter was entertained by motivational speaker Scott Backovich who talked about “Being a Catalyst”. At the opening ceremonies, they announced that Nicole Allerdings was chosen as an
Ultimate Leader. An Ultimate Leader is one who has helped make a difference in their FCCLA Chapter and as a result of their leadership, our chapters have been strengthened. Monday morning, March 21, the Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of Jessica Paul, Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, Trinity Rieger, Laylah Dulin and Ashley Sander, gathered to compete. During the afternoon, the Focus on Children Project was pre-
sented by Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, and Sophia Dulin. Their project was called “Kids Care Center” and earned them a silver medal. Between meetings and competitions, there were awareness sessions, such as finding your personal leadership brand. That night during awards, Mrs. Stickney received a plaque for being a chapter advisor for 45 years. Overall, students had a plethora of fun at the FCCLA 2016 State Conference.
Nicotine as a Drug Information from (TobaccoFreeKids.org) Nicotine is a chemical that exists naturally in tobacco plants and is an extremely addictive drug. Tobacco products, cigarettes in particular, are highly engineered and designed to facilitate the consumption of and addiction to nicotine. When someone smokes, nicotine is delivered into the lungs where it is absorbed into the bloodstream and carried to the brain in a matter of seconds. Nicotine is the major component of tobacco products responsible for addiction. Nicotine is the fundamental reason people continue to use tobacco products. Tobacco industry documents indicate the companies precisely control the delivery and amount of nicotine to create and sustain addiction. Increasing the addictiveness of cigarettes. Independent evidence and the tobacco industry’s own documents make clear that the tobacco companies have used design features and chemical additives in the manufacturing process in ways that increase the impact of nicotine, the addictive agent in tobacco products. Some of the ways the addictiveness of cigarettes has been increased include: • Increasing nicotine levels • Adding ammonia or ammonia compounds, which increase the speed at which nicotine is delivered to the brain • Adding sugars, which increase the addictive effects of nicotine and make it easier to inhale tobacco smoke. Maximizing the appeal of tobacco products to youth and other groups. In addition to controlling the addictive properties of their products, tobacco companies also manipulate their products in ways that attract new smokers and increase the likelihood they will become regular smokers. By
altering the taste, smell and other sensory attributes of their products, tobacco manufacturers make it easier for new users - the vast majority of whom are kids - to start and continue smoking. Since the nicotine can make tobacco smoke harsh and difficult to smoke, manufacturers use chemical additives to alter the taste and smoothness of tobacco use in ways that make tobacco products more appealing to the young, novice smoker. Additives the industry uses to attract new tobacco users include: • Levulinic acid reduces the harshness of nicotine and makes the smoke feel smoother and less irritating. • Flavorings, such as chocolate and liquorice, boost the sweetness of tobacco, mask the harshness of the smoke and make tobacco products more appealing to young people. • Bronchodilators expand the lungs’ airways, making it easier for tobacco smoke to pass into the lungs. • Menthol cools and numbs the throat to reduce throat irritation and makes the smoke feel smoother. Why add flavorings? Flavorings boost the sweetness of tobacco, mask the harshness of the smoke and make tobacco products more appealing to young people. Appealing to young people is exactly what big tobacco companies want to do, but there are plenty of people who want to fight back. Check out these websites to see how you can help or at least educate yourself: TobaccoFreeKids.org, reactmt.com, teen.smokefree.gov, therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov , and the Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program at: dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/mtupp .aspx. “If you can prevent use before the age of 18, you’re preventing about nine in ten tobacco users. Then we don’t have to help them quit if we can prevent them from starting in the first place,” said Brian King, deputy director for research translation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line is a free service available to all Montanans who would like to quit using smokeless tobacco or other tobacco products. Call the Quit Line at 1-800-QUITNOW or visit the website at: www.QUITNOWMONTANA.com.
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 Annual Baker Jam, Baker School gyms, Apr. 2-3. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 3. PTA monthly meeting, Fallon County Library basement, 7 p.m., Apr. 4. Talent show, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Longfellow Gym; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Apr. 5. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Apr. 6. Charity Chapter #60; Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Tavern; Baker Rural Fire Dept., Apr. 7. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 10. American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, Apr. 11.
PLEVNA SCHOOL DISTRICT #55 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 11, 2016 • 7 P.M. PLEVNA HIGH SCHOOL • PBS ROOM Bus routes for the 2016-2017 school year will be considered at this meeting. Anyone requesting changes in the bus routes should contact Supt. Jule Walker at 406-772-5666 by Monday, April 11.
Cutline Fifth grade class pet Thumper le bun bun 2 Miss Park’s fifth grade class recently adopted a rabbit. They named him Thumper. Left to right: Nic Buerkle, Wyatt Isaacs, Ruilin Li, Jaeda Paul, Jaiden Dulin.
Big Game Casino & The Tavern 11 S. Main • 406-778-2050
Hours: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Cabin Creek Cafe Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2202 Open 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Plevna Bar Plevna, MT
406-772-5847 Kitchen Hours: Wed., Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Saturday 5 - 10 p.m.
Thee Garage Bar 19 W. Montana Ave.
406-778-2065 Open 11 a.m. -2 a.m. 7 days a week
Thee Garage Steakhouse
Corner Bar
Red River Bistro
1 S. Main St
410 W. Montana Ave.
406-778-3278
406-778-3321
Open 7 days a week • Grill open til midnight Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 am - 2 a.m.
Open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fri. - Sun
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Dining Guide Enjoy Fallon County’s wide variety of dining establishments.
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GETIM Here Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2820 Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Open 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Baker Club 7 S. 1st St. W
406-778-2412 Mon. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tues. - Sat. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m. To Go Pizzas start at 11 a.m.
Heiser’s Bar & Casino
Baker Bowling Center
9 S. Main
4 S. 2nd St. W
406-778-2045
406-778-2001
406-778-2788
Open 4:30 - 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Open Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Grill is on til 10 p.m. • We have an after 10 menu
Open Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Close Sunday lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Western Burger w/Cheese Curds
$6.00 Potato Cheddar Soup
Daines Continued from page 1 and the Public Service Commission, the latest rate increase was accepted at 13.1 percent compared to the 21.1 percent failed proposal they were seeking in June.) Upon contacting MDU officials, they are not aware of any documented statistics to support this double digit forecast. A spokesperson felt perhaps Daines is stating figures looking at a macro level or broader view. * Currently MDU owns 750 megawatts of power in the tristate area which breaks down to 52 percent coal, 27 percent natural gas, and 21 percent renewable energy which is wind, and a 5.3 heat recovery unit (a compressor station in Glen Ullin, ND). MDU has no holdings in solar energy. A few Baker residents were well versed concerning the politics concerning Colstrip. They shared their views freely with the Senator. Among ideas expressed was the thought that if the aging coal plant in Colstrip were to close that it might be a positive advancement for Fallon/Carter Counties. This is due to the fact we have tremendous wind power which is ample to support wind powered energy. Wade Sikorski, farmer, stated, “If you look on a map where the best wind is located in Montana, you will see there isn’t really much close to Colstrip, but there is a lot in Fallon and Carter Counties. All the power produced at Colstrip could be replaced by wind farms right here in southeastern Montana.” He added, “according to data that Northwestern has given the Public Service Commission, the cost of power Northwestern is getting from a wind farm at Judith Gap and it is almost exactly half of what it is paying for power from Colstrip.” Colstrip’s customers are primarily made up of customers from Washington and Oregon. Sikorski said, “People in Washington and Oregon do not want to buy dirty energy, but instead clean energy. He added, “Based on the premise that the customer is always right, I think we should sell them what they want to buy.” The Senator, a millionaire businessman elected from the private sector, agreed with Sikorski on the premise that the customer is always right. In lieu of the fact that untreated coal releases the most dirty, most concentrated CO2 emissions, Senator Daines shared that the effects of the EPA regulations proposed on the coal plant in Colstrip are infringements on Montana. John Beach, a private citizen, took the floor. He stated, “With discussions of coal plant closings, and emission requirements front and center, and as an employee of WBI (MDU Resources), which is one of the largest taxpayers in Fallon County, we are experiencing the same downturn in natural gas prices that oil and coal are experiencing. We
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Cheeseburger w/French Fries & F’Real Shake $7.00 Chicken Noodle Soup
have invested in wind energy and have converted most of our natural gas compression units to cleaner burning equipment. As we move to cleaner energy resources over time, we need to meet cleaner energy standards to stay viable long term. I have read estimates of 80-100 years supply of natural gas in our country. We are flaring huge amounts of natural gas (Bakken) that could be used to meet our energy independence needs. Unfortunate as it is for the coal industry, I feel coal needs to meet the same standards to compete with our abundant gas supply.” Johnny Jones, who is employed at Continental Resources, Inc., but who was not speaking on behalf of the company but instead as a private citizen, stated, “All reputable companies are dedicated to safe, environmentally sustainable operations. Few, if any, industries have dedicated more effort or resources to that end. Yet the stream of useless overbearing regulations continue to force the cost of oil production higher. It is hard to argue against hot button issues such as worker safety and environment. Most companies don’t dare, they endure as long as possible.” He added, “Domestic oil production is further burdened by market share. Most U.S. refineries are tuned to refine poor quality, high sulfur oil from foreign countries such as Venezuela and Canada while high quality crude from prolific domestic fields like the Bakken are forced to find markets overseas. This insane process of importing dirty, environmentally damaging oil while exporting high quality domestic production is a major cost driver to the U.S. consumer.” He concluded, “All part of the plan to force oil prices up to lessen the competition with alternative ‘green’ energy sources. A grand experiment whose time has not come. I support investment in research and development of alternative fuels. I am opposed to legislation requiring the use of a technology which is not ready. We enjoy many fruits of capitalism, competition is the key. When a technology is ready to provide positive performance at competitive prices, consumers will not have to be compelled by law to use it!” The Senator made an argument against the EPA, citing that it is causing a devastating
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negative impact on the U.S. coal industry. He feels our government’s attempt to regulate carbon emissions is turning the tide to the point that the industry will become regulated by the largest consumers in the world, third world countries like India, China and even Africa. He shared that China is focused on building a new plant every ten days for the next ten years. He went on to share that currently India is producing two and one-half times more coal fired electricity capacity than we do. He shared that he felt it is better that the USA with its technology would be better leaders/regulators in the coal industry than these mega consumers of coal. * The U.S. government stands firm that the USA has to lead in terms of ‘carbon capture’ or other main players will not follow suit. China, one of the world’s largest consumers of coal, is onboard and following our example. Other large coal consumers will not follow suit to control carbon emissions if we do nothing to set the standard. After the meeting, which was an hour and a half in duration, Senator Daines and his entourage accompanied four MDU personnel to tour the Diamond Willow wind farm seven miles east of Baker. The group climbed to the first interior level of the tower to learn about the structure, maintenance and efficiency of wind power as an alternative energy. The Senator’s entourage motored on to Glendive upon leaving Baker. In Glendive, he visited the Dawson Community College Corrosion Program. Daines was in Sidney by 3 p.m. for the opening of the new congressional office, the first to open in Sidney. (It is located at 609 S. Central Ave., Suite #4, Central Plaza Building). Later that afternoon, he visited the Lewis and Clark Power Plant on Highway 23 out of Sidney. As this ten day tour winds down on the western end of the state, it appears traveling the state has opened the Senator’s eyes to possibilities other than coal. In the most recent notes from the tour, Senator Daines has said, “Montana is truly an all-ofthe-above energy state. We have significant coal, hydro, natural gas, wind, oil, biomass, and solar opportunities. And it’s all right here in our backyard - right here in Montana!”
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Biology and chemistry students of Baker High School design and execute two research projects - winning national honors and a $5,500 grant.
Baker High wins Vernier Engineering Contest By Sherry Vogel Word was received last week that Baker High School Biology/Chemistry/Science Research Dept. under the direction of Mrs. Linda Rost has been awarded a $5,500 grant from a national engineering contest sponsored by Vernier Software & Technology. This Portland-based firm is an educational software and equipment company that produces sensors and graphing software for use in science education.Vernier is one of the first companies to popularize the use of computers and sensor technology known as “probe ware” or “microcomputer based labs” during laboratory experiments. It is a great honor for Baker to win this award because Vernier Technology selects only two recipients a year. One grant is awarded to a middle school and one awarded to a high school from many outstanding entries across the country. The challenge is to create a project using Vernier sensors to introduce engineering concepts or engineering practices. To be eligible, the applicant must be using Vernier sensors in their classroom. Mrs. Rost designed the projects her students executed. She stated, “It is difficult to find or design engaging projects that integrate engineering practices into biology and chemistry, however, high
school students should have many opportunities to engineer solutions, since the need for engineers in every field is growing exponentially. These two projects allowed students to investigate current world problems and design solutions that are both sustainable and practical.” The first project was a chemistry-engineering project entitled “Life Straw”. Students were asked to build a "Life Straw” which is a cylinder that can clean water by filtering with different materials. They built the filters out of PVC pipe and had access to a variety of materials to filter the water. The students used Vernier probes to test ph., salt content, and turbidity (murkiness) of their filtered water. The second project, a biology-engineering project, was entitled “Organic Solar Cell”. Students were given the task of designing organic solar cells out of blueberry, raspberry and blackberry pig-
ments, as well as green plant pigments. They learned that darker colors that incorporate the full color spectrum will absorb all frequencies of light, so they tried to add different pigments together and tested the juice using a Vernier Spectrophotometer to detect which pigments of light were being absorbed. It is a thrill to see the many innovative ideas our youth, the “budding scientists” of the future are creating. Past recipients of this award have completed such projects as using Vernier sensors to make a Probe Robot to check the internal temperature of a Hot Pocket, to turning a staple into a light bulb. Interested in viewing Baker High’s projects and other past award winning projects online? Visit: http://www.vernier.com/grant s/engineering/
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Saturday Night Special April 2 Smoked or Regular T-Bone Steaks with Twice Baked Potato, Salad Bar & Roll
Plevna Bar Plevna, MT • 406-772-5847
Regula r Men Availa u ble
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.
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May. 4: Regular Sale w/Lemmon Livestock All Breeds Turnout Bull Sale May. 11: Regular Sale May 18: Regular Sale
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
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605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
303 W. Montana Ave. • 406-778-2519
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Villa Happenings ________________________
Pastor Bruce plays the guitar while Darline Ketterling and Mary Stark join in the music.
Wildlife Continued from page 1 same afternoon, I went to hang the curtains, I had just washed, out in the fresh spring air to dry that I noticed some rather large rabbit droppings on the small sidewalk. Upon further investigation, I spotted what I thought was the largest rabbit I had ever seen. Then I noticed the long tail. He quietly observed me then went about his business chewing on the new buds of a young bush in my yard. I quickly retrieved my camera
and got this picture just before he started loping away. I immediately called the proper authorities. Upon investigation, they learned that a shipment of exotic animals had been shipped via railway from Minneapolis enroute to Seattle and a small kangaroo had been discovered missing upon arrival. So all Baker residents are asked to keep alert to the sightings of this little creature that although it is April Fool’s Day may be enjoying the grass in your backyard. Happy April Fools Day!!
Joan Caldwell of Superior Care Villa celebrated her birthday with family, friends and her favorite dessert - fruit cocktail cake.
Left; Pastor Bruce Kolasch of the American Lutheran Church is pictured with Arlene and Darryl Gatzke. The trio comes to Superior Care Villa monthly to give Holy Communion to residents.
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department
Growth policy update _______________ By Randy Hoenke, Planning Board President The Fallon County Commission has tasked the Fallon County Planning Board to update the Fallon County Growth Policy. The Planning Board consists of nine members: myself, Randy Hoenke, City of Baker representative; Andy Hepperle, vice president, City of Baker representative; Pat Hanley, County representative; Curtis Ehman, City of Baker representative; JK Kinsey, County representative; Roy Rost, Conservation representative; Lisa Espeland, City of Baker representative; Gary Irgens, County representative; and a decision will be made for the Plevna representative at their next Town Council meeting. Some of the goals the Planning Board is looking at in updating the Growth Policy is to look at the maps and see if any changes need to be made for future and current land use. The City of Baker has annexed some areas into the City limits, so we’ll need to be sure this is included. Also, the Town of Plevna has had interim zoning and is in the process of adopting zoning regulations. Therefore, this will have to be included as well. We are looking at developing trail plans and updating the policy for the Baker Lake. This will help the community qualify for grants, and we can look at different options in funding different projects in the county. The updated Growth Policy will differ from the last Growth Policy in that we will want to make it user friendly. We are hoping to condense it to a smaller copy that does not continually repeat itself. This
time around, we will be looking at the economic downturn as oil prices have affected the economy and oil revenues Fallon County receives. We will look at how this affects schools, emergency services, agriculture, oil companies, downtown businesses, and public service providers. Each of the Planning Board members have graciously volunteered their time to meet with community members to gather information for the updated version. If you should happen to see one of us in the public, please don’t be afraid to approach us and give us your version of the decline and
what types of improvements you would like to see in the community. Another option is to call Mary Grube, Planner administrative assistant and executive secretary to the Board, and she will be happy to take your comments and relay the message to us at the Planning Board meetings. She can be reached at 406-7787111. If you are curious as to how long this task might take, we are hoping to see it go to public hearing in July, but understand that some situations may come up that may delay this a bit. Our number one goal is to see this to completion! Our
next meeting will be April 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse courtroom, which is handicapped accessible. We will be discussing trails and pedestrian facilities, and we look forward to taking any public comment at that time on any matters related to the Growth Policy.
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• March 21, 2016 - March 27, 2016 - 39 Calls for service: 5 agency assists; 2 alarm calls (unfounded); 4 animal complaints; 2 citizen assists; 2 non-injury crashes (hit and run), 1 report of criminal mischief; 1 report of criminal trespass; 8 reports of law enforcement information; 2 medical assists; 1 noise complaint; 2 public safety complaints; 1 report of suspicious person; 1 report of theft; 5 traffic stops; 1 report of ungovernable youth; 1 unlock 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.
FROM THE BENCH City Court • Carollyn Jean Higley, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 3/9/16. • William Michael Meszaros, Billings, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 35/25, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 3/12/16. • Patricia S. Banister, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at date and time of citation, ticket issued 3/15/16. • Patricia S. Banister, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 3/15/16. • Edward Patrick Ford, Baker, privacy in communications, 1st offense, $585, jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months (9/21/16), no violations of any
local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for the WiseChoice LifeSkills Course - Contentious Relationships, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, written apology letter to victim of offense to be mailed to the victim and filed with the Court by 4/15/16, ticket issued 2/15/16.
Justice Court • Treston D. Erickson, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 96/65, per sub Judge Bill Franks - fine of $100 to be completed with 12.5 hours of community service, Workers Compensation fee of $6.25, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete community service as ordered, ticket issued 3/1/16.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016
Fallon Medical staff receives check from Montana State Elks Assoc. Left to right: David Espeland, CEO; Johnna Koenig, Medical Imaging; Lucille Ronning, Elks treasurer; Robert Warn, Exalted Ruler; and Sue Lunde, RN D.O.N.
Fallon Medical Complex receives grant ______ By Sherry Vogel In December 2015, David Espeland, CEO of Fallon Medical Complex, applied for a grant on behalf of the Medical Imaging Department for funds to purchase a specialized positioning device to restrain infants and small children. This device charmingly named - the Pigg-OStat - minimizes the importance of its function. The device is designed to help hold the young patient still while taking x-rays. The twofold benefit of such a device is that it allows the technician to capture the image preferably in the first attempt, which in turn, exposes the young patient to the least amount of radiation. Because the child is secured in the device, there is no need for an assistant to hold them. This eliminates any unnecessary radiation to the assisting person as well. David Espeland stated, “We are very pleased to have been selected to receive a grant from the Montana State Elks Association to purchase well-needed medical equipment. The Elks have provided funding for essential equipment at
Commissioners proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, at falloncounty.net, and on the Fallon County Times website: www.falloncountyextra.com MONDAY MARCH 21, 2016 10:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; absent: Deb Ranum, member; guest: Dave Havens, member of the public 9:00AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION EMPLOYEE MEDICAL PLAN- The Commission reviewed and signed the Employee Medical Benefit Plan Amendment #28 that changed the eligibility for Fallon County Retiree coverage to retirees who are at least 50 years old with at least 5 years of service in accordance with M.C.A. 2-18-704-1. KLJ CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed KLJ Contract Amendment No. 1 to include Survey Compliance Review services. BURN BAN RESOLUTION 2016-8- The Commis-
FMC twice before, in 2000 and 2009, so they have shown they are interested in the ongoing success of our community’s healthcare facility. Since this equipment has benefited children in the community, we can provide an assurance that their generous contributions are greatly appreciated.” The grant proposal was submitted to Montana State Elks Association (MSEA) under the Small Hospital State Funding Project. Bob Berrisford, MSEA, Glasgow, MT, notified FMC of the award this month. Elk representatives from Miles City, Robert Warn and Lucille Ronning, met with FMC officials Mar. 21 to present a check for $4,950, the total amount needed to purchase the Pigg-O-Stat Immobilizer. Johnna Koenig, manager of the Diagnostic Imaging Dept., added, “We appreciate the Elks’ generosity in awarding us this grant. We are so excited to be able to purchase this device for our radiology department. We are confident it will help us give our providers better images of our pediatric patients by reducing radia-
sion adopted and signed Resolution 2016-8 instating a burn ban with an effective date of March 21, 2016. CLIENT DATA ACCESS AGREEMENT- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Client Data Access Agreement with Fallon County’s software provider, Tyler Technologies. SHERIFF FEE RESOLUTION 2016-7- The Commission adopted and signed Resolution 2016-7 setting Sheriff Fees at $50. PARKVIEW RETIREMENT COMPLEX (PVC) RENTAL AGREEMENTThe Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed a PVC Rental Agreement for a tenant. EASTERN MONTANA DRUG TASK FORCE- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Eastern Montana Drug Task Force Memorandum of Understanding for FY 2017 that establishes general guidelines for a multi-agency task force to address drug-related crime. 9:30AM- Mike Menger with Mike Menger Plumbing joined the meeting. Mike Menger joined the meeting to notify the Commission he needs to move a gas line in the ceiling of the
Baby positioned in Pigg-O-Stat for safe and efficient x-ray. tion and the chance of retakes due to motion. We are always looking for ways to improve patient care, while striving to keep high standards within our department.”
Senior Citizen Center since all the roof drains are going to the west side. 9:35AM- Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting. MID-RIVERS ENCROACHMENT PERMIT #611- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Ranum signed two Encroachment Permits for Mid-Rivers Telephone Coop to install new fiber optic cable along Shell Oil Road north of town. AMBULANCE PURCHASE - The Commission discussed the Ambulance Department purchasing a new ambulance. 10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney MK WEEDEN GRAVEL DISCUSSION- Bobby Wiedmer, Darcy Wassmann and the Commission discussed the gravel proposal MK Weeden Gravel gave them last week. The decision was made to not purchase the gravel due to the price and quantity of the gravel the County currently has. 10:35AM- Darcy Wassmann left the meeting. SHOP UPDATES- Alba Higgins gave updates on the vehicles and equipment that are being serviced or repaired this week. ROAD UPDATES- Bobby
gave the Commission updates on the plans for the Road Crew this week. PROJECT UPDATESShannon Hewson gave the Commission updates on the Dryfork Box Culvert, Westmore Box Culvert and the Calumet Culvert. 10:45AM- Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor, joined the meeting. Cooper Bridge Replacement- Shannon gave the Commission a cost estimate to replace the Cooper Bridge with a box culvert. Shannon said the bridge isn’t slated for this year but wanted the Commission to consider it since the bids are competitive right now and coming in at much lower prices than before. Upper Baker Lake- Shannon said the City of Baker is reviewing the Operation and Maintenance Plan Supplement for the Upper Baker Lake. Lyle Neary Lot - Shannon said he was notified there is a conflict with the Sanitary Exemption for the Lyle Neary lot and it has been given to Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, to review. 11:00AM WEED SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor Julie Straub and Dale Butori
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said they recently conducted a job audit for the Weed Supervisor position and the Commission approved it. Dale told the Commission it is expected the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal of requiring restricted chemical sprayers to be at least 18 years old will be approved next year. 11:15AM MONTANA STATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATE INTRODUCTION Present: Luther Waterland, Montana State Representative Candidate Luther Waterland joined the meeting to notify the Commission he is running for the Montana State Representative position and discuss activity and issues in Fallon County. 11:30AM WINDOWS 10 UPGRADE DISCUSSION Andy Fujimori, IT Tech, was unable to attend the meeting therefore it was canceled. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM LOBBYIST UPDATES Present: David Turch, David Turch & Associates; Kodiak Hill-Davis, David Turch & Associates The Commission, David Turch and Kodiak Hill-Davis met to discuss the Baker Lake Restoration Plan and the FAA Airspace that is shared with the Air Force. 1:45PM GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW Present: Eric Kary, Golf Course Superintendent; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Julie Straub and Eric Kary said they recently conducted a job audit for the Golf Course Superintendent position and the Commission approved it. Purchase Requests- Eric said he budgeted for repaving the cart path by hole #3 and asked if he could do it now since it has been so dry and the Commission gave approval. 2:00PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES APPROVALThe Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Min-
utes for the weeks of March 711, 2016 and March 14-18, 2016. MISCELLANEOUS - The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one account to another. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 2:30PM MARCH CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the March MidMonth Claims in the amount of $197,238.45 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 5:00PM STANHOPE WATER PROJECT DISCUSSION Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Executive Director; Greg Stahly and Ryan Rittal, Stahly Engineering The Commission, Jason Rittal, Greg Stahly and Ryan Rittal met to discuss if the County should contribute funds to assist the Stanhope Water/Sewer District in replacing their water lines. 5:40PM ADJOURN TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 8:00-9:30AM SENATOR STEVE DAINES BREAKFAST AT THE TAVERN IN BAKER, MT Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Randash attended a meeting with Steve Daines and other members of the public to discuss activities, issues and concerns in our area. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 10:30AM-2:30PM EASTERN MONTANA LEGISLATIVE/ENERGY MEETING IN MILES CITY, MT Commissioner Baldwin attended the Eastern Montana Legislative/Energy Meeting.
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H ap py B ir th da y April 1 Jorja Hanes, Karl Mettler, Lincoln Phillips, Olivia Guse April 2 Calleigh Schwindt, Brekyn Irigoin, Kassi Rose, Mike Stark, Sadie Rabbitt April 3 Lauren Wang, Anthony Fradenburgh, Tristan Stark April 4 Austin Braun, Brook Collins, Lorraine Boespflug, Paul Wang April 5 Jeremy Schallenberger, Caleb Rost, Levi Durfey, Mel Bertsch, Randy Hoenke April 6 Andrea Koenigsfeld, Daley Crawford, Landon Longero April 7 Matt Thompson, Courtney Peaslee, Jackie Martin, Matt Mettler
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NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Ambulance Board - 1 open position - Term expires June 30, 2016 Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) - 1 open position - Term expires June 30, 2018 Tax Appeal Board - 1 open position - Term expires June 30, 2016 “Letter of interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106. The Commissioners will appoint Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.
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REAL ESTATE ____________________________ REAL ESTATE: For real estate listings, call Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC at 406-778-2402. Jim Hurley, owner/broker, 406-7782402 or 406-778-3735; or Judy Brown, 406-891-0133. 10tfc
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE BY OWNER: Movein ready, well maintained home. Three bedroom, two bath, large kitchen, open floor plan in living and dining area. Oversized, heated two-car garage with storage room. One-half mile from town on onehalf acre, 22 Bonnievale Road. Call 406-778-3764 or 406-9783765. 14tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Commercial building w/two overhead doors. Includes office space and bathroom. 4 S. 1st St. W., Baker, MT, $169,900. Call 406-6905814 or 406-851-1932. 13-14c __________________________ FOR SALE: Drastically low pricing. Inventory reduction. Steel 40x60, 50x100, 100x100 or other. Limited days offered. Factory deal only. www.sunwardsteel.com. 701214-4671. 13-16tmp ___________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, Montana is searching for an individual available to spray for mosquitoes two-three nights per week starting at dusk including weekends. The spray route may take up to three hours to complete including preparation of chemicals. This is a temporary position and generally begins early June ending early September. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid Montana driver license, have the ability to maintain a consistent vehicle speed of ten miles per hour or less, and be aware of changes to wind and weather conditions while operating the sprayer. The applicant must also be able to safely handle and formulate the chemical used for this program. Application forms are available at the City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue. Please return completed application form to the City by Friday, April 15, 2016, by 5:00 p.m. P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. The City of Baker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 14c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time Cemetery Caretaker Assistant. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks at multiple local cemeteries including, but not limited to, mowing,
weed-eating, and removing debris. Completes general maintenance and repair on mowers and similar equipment. May assist in planting or trimming trees. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 15, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana; at the Fairgrounds Office; 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. 14-16c
MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna School will have the following positions open for the 2016-2017 school year: • Assistant cook - starting wage $16.65 • Secretary - starting wage $17.18 • Elementary Education - starting base $30,750 • Multiple endorsements in the following: • Family Consumer Science starting base $30,750 • English - starting base $30,750 If you are interested in any of the positions, please come to the school and pick up an application or contact Superintendent Jule Walker at 406-772-5666. 14-15c MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time weed crew hands. This position uses a variety of chemical spray equipment to control identified noxious weeds in Fallon County. This requires extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Participates in regular maintenance of equipment cleaning of the facility. Competitive wages starting at $12.50 per hour. Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age, seventeen (17) years of age and older is preferred. Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License. Experience in using a side-byside and manual transmission is preferred. Knowledge of the identification of noxious weeds and herbicides used in their control is a plus, however, extensive on the job training is provided in both areas. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Wednesday, May 04, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub, 406-7788164 or Dale Butori 406-778-8131. 13-18c MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for a seasonal full-time Fair Lead Crew Hand at the Fairgrounds. At the direction of the Fair Manager, provides oversight and leads seasonal crew hands by directing the daily work assignments. This position is a working seasonal crew hand and performs a variety of maintenance tasks at the Fairgrounds such as lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fal-
lon County Fair. After the Fair, break down various temporary structures, clean grounds, clean equipment, and prepare items for storage. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. This requires working before, during and after the Fair. Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age and possess or be eligible for a valid Montana Driver’s License, prior experience on the seasonal fair crew preferred. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, at the Fairgrounds Office, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Barb Lechler 406-778-2451 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 13-17c
MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time Fair Crew Hands at the Fairgrounds. These positions perform a variety of maintenance tasks at the Fairgrounds such as lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fair. After the fair, break down various temporary structures, clean grounds, clean equipment, and prepare items for storage. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. This requires working before, during and after the Fair. Applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, at the Fairgrounds Office, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Barb Lechler 406-7782451 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 13-17c
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CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Virginia (Cooke) Hoenke would like to thank everyone who sent flowers, food, prayers, and monetary donations. We have great friends and neighbors, we are truly blessed. Special thanks to Bobby and Iris Weidmer and Ralph Simonsen for watching our cows at this time. David, Ryan, Terry and David E. Hoenke and their families 14p
LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE OF STATE OF MONTANA OIL & GAS LEASE SALE The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will hold an oil and gas lease sale at 9:00 a.m., June 7, 2016, in the Department of Transportation Auditorium, 2701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT. The June sale includes 127 tracts with 22 tracts in Fallon County. All sales will be by competitive oral bidding. DNRC is requesting comments from interested parties by April 29, 2016. A description of tracts and maps is available on the DNRC website:
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MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID Fallon County Ambulance Department PO Box 846 Baker, Montana 59313-0846 Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of County Commissioners of Fallon County, Montana, will on Monday, the 18th day of April, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock AM in their office at the County Courthouse receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new Type 1 ambulance: 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT chassis with 4-wheel drive and dual rear wheels, 189” wheel base, 108” cab to axle. A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at the Courthouse in Baker, MT, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or phone 406-778-8182. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, money order, or certified check in the amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid. Bids will be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid and specifications clearly marked: (1) New Ambulance. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Fallon County. Dated this 28th day of March, 2016. Steve Baldwin, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, Montana 59313 14-16c
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MNAXLP ____________________________ CALL FOR BIDS Fallon County Fairgrounds will receive bids for a concrete project to be done this spring. Please stop in at the Fair Office for the spec sheet. Bids are due by April 15, 2016, mailed to PO Box 998, Baker, MT 59313 or drop off at the Fair Office, 3440 S. Hwy 7, Baker, Montana. 14-15c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing regarding the adoption of Zoning Ordinance #53 will be held Monday, April 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Plevna Office, 121 Main St., Plevna, MT. At that time oral and written testimony for and against adoption of the ordinance will be heard by the Council. Questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Clerk/Treasurer; by phone at 406-772-5001; in person at 121 Main St., Plevna, MT; or by mail to PO Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. 13-15c MNAXLP ___________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice is Hereby Given by Kevin P. Heaney, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: The name of the grantor, original trustee, the beneficiary in the Deed of Trust, any successor in interest to the beneficiary or grantor, any successor trustee, and the present record owner is/are: Grantor: Jay D. Grigsby and Tempa J. Grigsby (“Grantor”) Original Trustee: Russell L. Culver Successor Trustee: Kevin P. Heaney, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: Bank of Baker (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: Jay D. Grigsby and Tempa J. Grigsby The description of the property covered by the Deed of Trust is: The real property and its appurtenances in Fallon County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot Three (3), Block Eight (8), Lakeside Addition to the City of
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3 BR - 2 BA - 1881 sq ft one level - newer kitchen - 2 car garage/ shop - corner lot, 1 block from high school, 325 W. Pleasant Ave., Quick Sale Price $189,000. Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. 1 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. $45,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.
NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995
w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m Baker, Fallon County, Montana according to the official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder. Recording Data: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Fallon County, Montana. Deed of Trust dated March 14, 2007, and recorded March 26, 2007, in Instrument No. 87943, Book 86 Mortgages, page 336, records of Fallon County, Montana as modified by that certain Modification Agreement recorded May 5, 2015 in Instrument No. 100286, Book 116 Mortgages, page 593; and Substitution of Trustee dated November 5, 2014, and recorded November 5, 2014, in Instrument No. 99500, Book 187 Mortgages, page 355, records of Fallon County, Montana. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $570.12 due under the Promissory Note dated March 14, 2007, as extended, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The borrower is due for the September 5th payment and for each subsequent monthly payment. The sums owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as of November 17, 2015 are: Principal: $24,117.53 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 6.25% per annum. As of November 17, 2015 the interest balance is $161.05 and interest accrues at the rate of $4.12971 per day. Late fees: $80.00 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. The Trustee, at the discretion of the beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property to satisfy the aforesaid obligations. The date, time, place and terms of sale are: Date: May 12, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Fallon County Courthouse, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The
conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. Dated this 17th day of December, 2015. /s/ Kevin P. Heaney KEVIN P. HEANEY, Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Yellowstone ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on 17th December, 2015, by Kevin P. Heaney, as Trustee. /s/ Christie J. Halvorson Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires: June 25, 2016 [NOTARY SEAL] File No.: 13-166-157 13-15c
MNAXLP ___________________________ INVITATION TO BID Baker Travel Center Farmers Union Oil Baker, Montana Bids for the Baker Travel Center in Baker, MT will be received by Westmor Industries until end of day on Friday, April 1, 2016. This project may include, but is not limited to, the following individual bid packages: • Concrete • Masonry (cultured stone) • Carpentry (rough) • Carpentry (finish) • Insulation • Roofing • Siding/soffit and fascia • Gutters and downspouts • Aluminum storefronts and glazing • Hollow metal frames, doors and hardware • Gypsum board assemblies • Flooring and tile • Painting and coating • Acoustical ceiling systems • Equipment • Casework • Plumbing • HVAC • Electrical • Earthwork See bid form for package clarification/ For plans, copies are available upon request by calling Westmor Industries, Seth Baker: 320-5892100. Electronic plans, specifications and other contract documents will also be available through an emailed link. To receive this link, send a request to: seth.baker@westmor-ind.com Bids must be delivered before time and date indicated above to Westmor Industries, Attn: Seth Baker, CM Project Coordinator, PO Box 683, Morris, MN 56267; phone 320-589-2100; email: seth.baker@westmor-ind.com or fax: 320-589-2206. 12-14c __________________________
MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ____________________________________________________ TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. ___________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creativefinance. ___________________________________________________ 3.52ac $259/month Boulder, MT- 2.12ac $391/month Absarokee, MT- 21.3ac $203/month Red Lodge, MT- More properties online. Justin Joyner Steel Horse RE www.ownerfinancemt.com 406-539-1420
____________________________________________________ Patrolman position available. Applications are due at the Cut Bank Job Service by Friday, April 8. Please contact Captain Mike Schultz 873-2289 with any questions. ___________________________________________________ ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE. Cleaned, bagged, and tested. Located in Ekalaka. Call Lucas Waterland, (406) 860-5837 ___________________________________________________ Pipe for sale 2 3/8, 2 7/8 , 4 inch, 4 1/2 , up to 36” OD. Also have rods, guardrail, and cable. Can ship direct and save money. Call Mike (602) 758-4447 ___________________________________________________ SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016
Vogel wins Novice Supreme in national pageant Leila Vogel, age 8, competed in a national level pageant in Gatlinburg, TN. The pageant was titled “Faces of Pageantfest”. There were nearly 200 competitors in the entire pageant with approximately 50 young girls in her age breakdown of 5-8 year olds. With only eight titles to be won among all these girls, Leila won Spring Fling Wear (a portion of the pageant in which the girls wore casual clothing) and won 2016 Novice Supreme. This Supreme title will be held by Leila until next spring when she will crown the new Novice Supreme winner. Leila is the daughter of Josh and Keri Vogel of Huntsville, Alabama; granddaughter of Sherry Vogel and great-granddaughter of Drury Phebus, both of Baker.
Leila Rae Vogel, age 8, 2016 Novice Supreme “Faces of Pageant-fest”, Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Leila dances and sings her way into the judges’ hearts at “Faces of Pageant-fest” in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL! If you or someone you know is age 80 or over and would like to share their life story,
please contact the Fallon County Times at 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com
Beta Gamma Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On a slightly windy but sunny afternoon, the Easter Bunny shared 2,500 eggs with area children ages 0 10 years old at the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Gamma Beta Sorority on March 26.