VOLUME 99
ISSUE 16
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015
City enforcing Public Nuisance Ordinance Submitted by Baker Police Chief Reddick
Over the past several years the City of Baker has received numerous complaints about the visual decay that is present throughout the city. Unfortunately, the majority of the complaints revolve around the visual condition of private properties. Whether it be junk vehicles, accumulation of personal possessions, condition or decaying appearance of houses and buildings, or simply junk, it has been a concern. On several occasions, the City Council meetings have been attended by citizens voicing their concerns to such conditions. In the past, the City of Baker has addressed these concerns by writing letters to residents asking for compliance to the Public Nuisance Ordinance. However, this has been fairly ineffective in attaining results. As of November 2014, a new City Ordinance has been adopted that is consistent with the State of Montana Code regarding Public Nuisance. The new city ordinance is very descriptive in nature and is deemed a criminal misdemeanor with fines ranging from $150.00 to $500.00 and/or jail time. In addition, matters of such will now be handled by the Baker Police Department through the criminal citation process. The Baker Police Department has recently contacted many residents based on violations of Public Nuisance. As a result, many have been cooperative in
correcting the violation. However, some have failed to comply with either the State law or City Ordinance and criminal citations have been issued. It is the goal of the City of Baker to promote an aesthetically pleasing community that is enjoyed by all and one that we can all be proud of. According to Chief Reddick, the Baker Police Department will make contact with residents throughout the city who are in violations of the ordinance as well as state law. A brief summary of the ordinance is as follows. Definitions “Junk Vehicle” - A motor vehicle that is inoperative, unable to be driven, unregistered, unlicensed, abandoned, wrecked, or dismantled/disassembled by displaying the absence of parts deemed essential to the operation of the vehicle. “Junk” - Old appliances, equipment, or thereof, old iron or other scrap metal, automobile or truck tires, cardboard, old lumber or scrap wood, rags, rope, paper, debris, rubble, batteries, rubber debris, containers, mattresses, or any worn out, cast off, or discarded article or material, which by its very display offers a visual blight with no positive social value. “Component Part” - Any identifiable part of a discarded, ruined, wrecked, or dismantled motor vehicle, including, but not limited to,
fenders, doors, hoods, engine blocks, motor parts, transmissions, frames, axles, wheels, tires, and passenger compartment fixtures. “Public View” - Any point six feet above the surface of the center of any public road from which the community decay/public nuisance can be seen. “Community Decay” - A public nuisance created by allowing rubble, debris, junk, junk vehicles, or refuse to accumulate resulting in conditions that are injurious to health, indecent, offensive to the senses or obstructive of the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Public Nuisance a. “Public Nuisance” means: 1. A condition which endangers safety or health, is offensive to the senses, or obstructs the free use of property so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property by an entire community or neighborhood or by any considerable number of persons, including but not limited to the following: The enumeration, below, shall not be deemed exclusive, but merely illustrative, it being the intent and purpose of this subsection to include as nuisances, all actions or things of the character described in Subsection(a)(1), above. A. Accumulating, maintaining or storing in public view on any lot or other parcel of land, any abandoned, discarded, or unused furniture,
household appliances, fixtures or equipment, or junk. In addition, the whole of any property accumulation within view of the public that can be reasonably deemed to constitute a visual blight reducing the aesthetic appearance. If such material is being accumulated as part of an ongoing, active salvage business other than an approved licensed motor vehicle wrecking facility, the salvage business must be located in a properly zoned area for such a business and shall be fully shielded from public view; B. Accumulating, maintaining or storing in public view on any lot or other parcel of land any junk vehicle, or any abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative trailers, campers, boats, or other watercraft as well as component parts. Any person possessing one or more junk vehicles regardless of ownership, shall shield the vehicles from public view or remove the vehicles; C. Dumping, piling, or stacking of bricks, concrete blocks, wood, and similar material on any lot or other parcel of land, unless said material is tacked in neat piles and all waste materials are removed; D. Accumulating, maintaining or storing of a significant amount of cardboard boxes, broken packing boxes, paper, or other similar items on any lot or other parcel of land; SEE PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE, PAGE 10
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Fallon Medical Complex Health Facility Levy By David Espeland, CEO Fallon Medical Complex Fallon County voters will be sent mail-in ballots this week for an election to be held on May 5, 2015. The sole purpose of this election is to determine whether the Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) Health Facility Levy should be continued for another two years. This levy is not a new tax. It is simply a continuation of the ten mills that have been continually renewed by voters for the past 12 years. This levy was started in 2003 to provide assistance with keeping FMC’s buildings in good operating condition. The levy’s funds have been, and will continue to be, strictly dedicated to this purpose. None of the money is used to pay wages, purchase supplies, pay utility bills, or cover overhead expenses. Fallon Medical Complex is operated by a non-profit charitable organization through a management agreement with Fallon County, which retains ownership of all assets. FMC is expected to operate substantially on its own. However, providing healthcare to a small rural county does not return any profits after paying for its day-to-day operations. Larger facilities with more robust margins can “fund” improvements by tucking away excess profits each year. When an asset reaches the end of its useful life, the facility has the money to make the necessary upgrades. Small facilities such as FMC do not enjoy such a lux-
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ury. We have not been, and perhaps never will be, able to sock away money for future facility improvements. The mill levy funds fill that void, so that we can make the necessary upgrades and improvements to the county’s healthcare assets. Prior to 2003, FMC had a difficult time keeping the facility in good repair. We found ourselves putting off much needed repairs and upgrades because we couldn’t afford to take out a loan. But since we have been receiving mill levy funds, we have been making great strides at improving Fallon Medical Complex. Virtually every department has been a beneficiary of the mill levy funds, either through facility-wide infrastructure upgrades or department-specific improvements. Since the last renewal of the mill levy in 2013, it has been used for a number of smaller projects. It has also been used to provide preparation for a larger project that is just now starting. For example, following the significant rains we experienced during the spring and summer of 2013, we were forced to replace a number of underground drain lines as well as improve surface drainage away from our buildings. This required tearing into existing landscaping, sidewalks and paving that all had to be restored. Although the planting and irrigation still has to be completed, we spent mill levy money to make the necessary repairs, install topsoil, patch asphalt paving, and replace con-
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crete sidewalks after the drainage work was completed. In addition, we made a number of improvements to hospital mechanical systems during the past two years. This involved the upgrading of our hospital humidification system to use steam injection instead of hot water. We also upgraded our medical air system to address a long-standing leak that rapidly drained our medical air cylinders when they were in use. This upgrade required the replacement of a service manifold and other equipment improvements to bring the system up to code. Furthermore, mill levy funds were used to install a fire alarm audio interface, allowing emergency personnel to make announcements directly over the fire alarm system instead of the overhead paging system. Since not all areas of the facility are wired for paging, occupants were not always aware of the status of a fire alarm. The funds were additionally used to conduct a power quality analysis to determine why we are experiencing erratic performance of medical and computing equipment during switchovers from MDU power to backup generator power. During the past few months, we have been using the mill levy funds to prepare for a significant project currently beginning in the basement of the long term care wing of our building complex. The mill levy funded extensive SEE LEVY, PAGE 10
By Lori Kesinger This summer, shooting enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in a small bore competition while supporting organizations helping veterans and community needs. The first ever Dog Days Silhouette Shoot will be held Saturday, July 11, at the Fallon County Shooting Range three miles west of Baker. Shooting classes are available for men, women, and youth. Winners will place champion through fourth in all classes. A rules meeting will be held at the American Legion in Baker Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Range officials will be available to answer any questions. Competitors will receive a scorecard, relay number, and shirt at the meeting. Competition will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 11. Competitors will need to be at the range by 7:30 a.m. SEE DOG DAYS, PAGE 12
Bondell sentenced for knife threat A Baker man was sentenced on April 7 to at least three years in prison after a threat involving a knife. Clinton Bondell was found guilty in December 2014 of misdemeanor Assault, felony Assault with a Weapon and two counts of felony Criminal Endangerment stemming from an incident in a Baker business in December 2013. Judge George W. Huss imposed consecutive sentences on three of the counts saying it was the intent of the Court for Bondell to be under supervision for the next 25 years. Judge Huss ordered Bondell to participate in mental health treatment throughout the entire period. Bondell is restricted from being in Fallon County for the next ten years, and if released, can only reside in a location that has an intensive supervision program. The State was represented by Fallon County Attorney Darcy Wassmann.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 22, 2005 -- High temperature Apr. 17 was 86 degrees. . . Nathan Berger, Trevor Nelson and Bryan Hastig, all of Baker, and JJ O’Connor of Plevna have been selected to attend this year’s Boys State. . . Fallon County was approved for emergency CRP grazing Apr. 15. Producers can graze CRP contract from now through May 14. . . Ron Meredith reported at the school board meeting that Ella Arnell, elementary secretary, had submitted her resignation after being with the school system for 36 years. Laurie Pankratz, deputy district clerk, will replace Mrs. Arnell. Amy Lingle will be the deputy clerk. . . Baker High School musicians will be at their District Music Festival Apr. 2223 in Glendive. . . In the 101 news, Merriel Coldwell reports the dandelions are all over and the birds and sheep are happy and the grass is green. . . The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will sponsor its fourth annual Community Cleanup Day May 7. A $1.00 bounty will be paid for each bag of garbage turned in. . . Baker High School golf team has taken first place in three of the four meets they have attended. . . The Short Grass District of Cub Scouts held their annual Expo in Glendive Apr. 9. Scouts from Baker Pack 256 raced their pinewood derby cars at the district level at the first ever Cub Scout State Pinewood Derby Race. The top seven cars from each district advance to the State Race in Helena Apr. 30. Tristan Glass of Baker took first place, Dustin Austin of Baker tied for second and third place, and Justin Austin of Baker took fourth. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 21, 1995-Alvin Madler was surprised at the Boy Scout Leader Appreciation dinner April 15 when he was presented with the Silver Beaver Award, Montana’s highest award for Scout Leaders. Other leaders from this area who have been awarded the Silver Beaver are Allen Rustad, Fred Williams, Coleman Krokker and Dr. S.A. Weeks. . . Pinewood Derby winners were Christopher Jorgenson - 1st; Dustin Scheetz - 2nd; and Joey Hufford - 3rd. . Baker Jaycees are gearing up to host the State BB Gun Shooters competition, Apr. 29-30, at Baker High School. Members on the Baker team include Joey Hufford, Nichole Susa, Chet Christensen, Dustin Varner, Justin Weischedel, Shawn Hoenke, and Brandon Schmidt. . . Barbara Spriggs, daughter of Steve and Bonnie Spriggs of Baker, was recognized by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. She was one of two students who received the Outstanding Industrial Engineering Student Award. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 18, 1985-David Kirschten was the Fallon County contestant in the Treasure State Spelling Bee which was held in Missoula Saturday. . . Jenny Hughes is pictured with her trumpet, French horn, tenor saxophone, and bassoon. She played all these instruments in various groups at the district music festival. . . Pete Rising was
injured in a rodeo accident in Bozeman over the weekend. . Local rancher, Ray Maier, was injured this week when the hose on his liquid fertilizer machine sprayed his face with anhydrous ammonia. . . Don and Gladys Morris, proprietors of Baker OK Hardware, announced they are hanging a new sign identifying their place of business as Baker Trustworthy Hardware Store. . Mr. and Mrs. Henry Losing will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Apr. 21. . . D.D.’s Super Valu announces last week’s winners of Hometown Shoppers gift certificates as Harold Hanewald, Martha Rediske, Odes Lovec, and Wanda DuPuis. . . Six eighth grade science students along with Ed Jones, Ann Lund, and Julie LaCross traveled to Missoula last weekend for the State Science Fair. Students going to Missoula were Shawna Cornelius, Brigette Ferrel, Fred Hepperle, Aleeta Williams, Greg Logar and Chris Lund. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April, 17, 1975-Helen Hoke of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program is presenting Harry Erickson a certificate of appreciation for Invaluable Support of the RSVP in the schools. . . Robert Irvine, Reinhold Straub, and Rodger Myhre were all elected to three year terms as supervisors for the Little Beaver Soil Conservation board. . . Don Buerkle, president of the junior class in Plevna, presents the king - Fred Houzvicka, and queen, Karen Geving, with the royal headpieces and bouquets at the Plevna Prom held last Saturday. . . Candidates for king of this year’s Baker junior class prom are Doug Cox, Paul Myhre, and Cecil Benner. Queen candidates are Susan O’Donnell, Rita Bruha, and Shelly McGhee. . . Chosen as Boys State delegates are Allan Abrams, Robert Thompson, and Bradley Culver. Alternates are Mel Moser, Eddie Clark, and Phil Ness. In Plevna the American Legion Boys State delegate is Don Buerkle with David Rabe as alternate. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 15, 1965-When Jack Lawler and son Mike opened the family drug store at 7:30 Tuesday morning they found the store had been burglarized during the night. . The controversial statewide two mill levy ordinarily used only in cases of emergency is now a permanent thing in the state budget. Governor Babcock caused political furor last fall when he withdrew the two mill levy just before the election, stating there was no need for it, the state was in sound financial condition. . . Grocery prices include whole hams, 45¢ lb.; half gallon ice cream, 59¢; six pack of beer, 79¢. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 21, 1955-- A record crowd attended the annual spring concert held by the high school band and chorus in spite of the severe winter storm raging. . . Shell hit the jackpot this week with three completions, not officially reported, but coming from a reliable source. All are good producers, including the one which produced the disastrous
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accident. . . Regular city council meeting was “standing room only” when a large delegation was present seeking clarification on ways and means of securing water and sewerage for new and proposed new buildings. . . Baker FFA Chapter judging team delegates and advisor returned from the Silver Anniversary convention held at Bozeman last week. Carl Hepperle was elected to the degree of State Farmer in the FFA organization.
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The 114th Congress convened Jan. 6 addressing key issues including immigration, homeland security and the Keystone XL pipeline. With 247 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this congress has the largest Republi60 YEARS AGO can majority since the 71st Thursday, April 19, 1945-- Congress. Montana-Dakota Utilities ComContact Montana congrespany announced drastic rate cuts. sional delegation at: The new rates are listed among the lowest in the United States. . . Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rieger have five children serving in the armed forces: Sgt. Ben Rieger, stationed in Australia; Lt. Paul Rieger, who was killed in action Feb. 24 in France; John Rieger is now in the Philippines after serving 18 months in Australia; Pvt. Richard Rieger who is stationed in a replacement depot in the US Representative Ryan Philippines; and Cadet Nurse Zinke, Republican Phina Rieger, who serves in the 113 Cannon House Office hospital in Miles City. . . Franklin Building Delano Roosevelt died Apr. 12. Washington, DC 20515 President Truman takes oath of Phone: 202-225-3211 office.
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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 25, 1935-The committee on junior baseball recently appointed by Fallon Post No. 35 American Legion organized four teams when 45 boys turned out. Managers of the teams are Glenn Busch, Lacy Speelmon, Fred Morris, and R.T. Joyce. . The new shelving is going up rapidly for the new C.W. Samsel Store. He expects US Senator Steve Daines, to be open by May 1. . . RecovRepublican ery is virtually promised for Washington, DC Office Marie Redman, Ismay school 1 Russell Senate Courtyard girl, who was shot through the Washington, DC 20510 abdomen Good Friday when a Phone: 202-224-2651 pistol was accidentally disFax: 202-224-9412 charged by a playmate. . . Supt. stevedaines.com A.V. Himsl of Plevna took Agnes Weinschrott, Robert Cremer, and William Buerkle to Bozeman to attend High School Week. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 23, 1925-The work of erecting the fairground building and the preparation of the grounds, it has been decided, will be up to townsmen and farmers. The fair board is in favor of furnishing the material US Senator Jon Tester, Democrat for building purposes if work is Washington, DC Office donated. For several years there has been some agitation regard724 Hart Senate Building ing a county fair but the country Washington, DC 20510-2604 as a whole was not as prosperous Phone: 202-224-2644 as it might have been and nothing Fax: 202-224-8594 came of the agitation. . . Forty tester.senate.gov paid-up members now boast of one of the finest little golf and e-mail country clubs in the country. your news: Lathom Hills including the water tank hill has been chosen for the fctimes@midrivers.com site of the golf course
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Cards Ten people played pinochle Apr. 12 at the Senior Center. There was one table of four players and two tables of three players each. Winners were Jerry Neary - won twice, Jay Gregory and Alvina Varner. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Apr. 19 at the Baker Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.
Baker High School Presents: Adventures with the Bard of Avon - A Comedic and Modernized Presentation of the Genius of William Shakespeare! Wednesday April 22 • 7:00 p.m. Longfellow Gymnasium $3.00 Sr. Citizens/Students • $4.00 Adults Concessions Available Presented by The Reduced Baker High School Acting Company
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Rescinded Fallon County Fire Resolution Resolution No. 3-30-2015 The Fire Ban put into place by Resolution 3-30-2015 has been rescinded due to improved fire conditions. Caution is still advised as fire conditions can change quickly. Please call in for your Burn Permits as usual, and monitor the weather conditions. A Burn Ban or other actions may become necessary if fire conditions worsen.
Be It Further Resolved, that copies of this resolution will 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 rescinding of Resolution No.
3-30-2015 becomes effective immediately. Passed and Adopted by the Fallon County Board of Commissioners this 9th day of April, 2015. s/William Randash, Chairman s/Deb Ranum, Commissioner s/Steve Baldwin, Commissioner (Seal) s/Brenda Wood Clerk and Recorder
Red Butte Ramblers sixth meeting By Emily Shumaker, Secretary The sixth meeting of the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club was called to order by president Nicole Allerdings at the Plevna Senior Center Mar. 22 at 3 p.m. The American Pledge was led by Caleb Ploeger and the 4-H pledge was led by Haylee Barkley. Roll call was answered with your favorite part of spring. There were 17 members present. Secretary Emily Shumaker read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as read. Caleb Ploeger read the treasurer’s report. For old business, members were reminded that the Foods
Festival will follow the meeting. They were also reminded that those not in the Foods Festival may participate in working on the road signs. Fruit sale money was due to the Extension Office Mar. 30. It was discussed the Kids and Horses meeting would be Mar. 30. Sayge Barkley, Anika Ploeger and Emily Shumaker gave a report on the cooking workshop which was held Feb. 28. Those three also gave a report on the small projects judging which they attended Feb. 11. For new business, Carol Sparks gave a report on the leadership conference she and Jolinda Allerdings attended in
All smiles as Joan Caldwell of Superior Care Villa celebrates her birthday with a party given by her family. Melanie and Del Espinosa are shown here helping Joan Baker Mar. 15. Molly Barkley celebrate her special day. gave a report on the e-session for leaders she and Jolinda Allerdings viewed Mar. 2. It was discussed there will be a knitting class for students and Montana Fish, Wildlife & only submit a nonrefundable can also participate in the adults Mar. 25 from 5:30-7:30 Parks’ deadlines to apply for $10 application fee per li- bonus point system to inp.m. The OREO field trip will special license drawings is cense and then pay the full li- crease their chances of sucbe June 16-18 for students in May 1 for bison, moose, cense fee of $125 if cess in the drawing. Bonus the seventh and eighth grades. bighorn sheep, and mountain successful. points are $2 per species for Those attending will travel to goat; and June 1 for the elk B, Nonresident hunters need residents and $20 per species Fort Peck. Members were redeer B, and antelope license only submit a nonrefundable for nonresidents. minded to be working on their drawings. A 2015 conserva- $50 application fee per liApplying for special big demonstrations which need to tion license is needed in order cense and then pay the full li- game hunting licenses is a lot be completed during the next to apply. Resident hunters ap- cense fee of $750 if easier these days for hunters two meetings. Haylee Barkley who apply early and online at plying for bison, moose, successful. and Seth Barkley did presensheep and goat licenses need Residents and nonresidents fwp.mt.gov. tations at the conclusions of the meeting. The next meeting was held Apr. 12 at 3 p.m.
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Willard Homemakers meeting Submitted by Carol Sparks Willard Homemakers met April 2 in the library basement with Joey Bechtold as hostess. Nine members were present and discussion centered around the Fallon/Carter Homemakers Spring council meeting, which we help host. It will be held May 27 at the
Baker Senior Center beginning at 1:30 p.m. with the program in later afternoon being open to the public to learn more about grilling. The theme will be “Life’s a Picnic” and chef Tracy Miller from Glendive will present the program about knife safety and grilling meats and vegetables. Baker CowBelles will also
conduct beef education. All are welcome. Willard Homemakers will continue to present cookbooks to 4-H members with the most food entries at the two county fairs. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Peggy Smith.
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petroleum in the edible muscle tissues. Sampling for contaminated fish - as well as cleanup of the spilled oil - was hampered by ice that covered most of the river downstream from the spill site. After the ice left the river in March, FWP fisheries biologists were able to catch 213 fish representing species known to live in the river between the spill site and the North Dakota border. Laboratory tests of those fish showed no detectible levels of petroleum contami-
nation in the edible muscle tissues. As a result, FWP has lifted its fish consumption advisory.
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FWP lifts fish consumption advisory Billings - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has lifted its consumption advisory for fish caught on the Yellowstone River near where an oil pipeline broke west of Glendive. Jan. 17, the Bridger pipeline broke where it crossed the Yellowstone River upstream from Glendive, dumping 30,000 gallons of crude oil into the water. FWP advised anglers to use caution when deciding whether to eat fish caught downstream from the spill until biologists could test for
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April is STD Awareness Month Eastern Plains EDC to meet in Baker
One in two sexually active young people will get an STD by the age of 24. Most won’t know it. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to get yourself tested. April is recognized as STD Awareness Month. Many STDs are curable and all are treatable. Unfortunately, every year there are more than 19 million new STD cases in the U.S. Nearly half of these cases are among young people between 15 and 24. STDs often lack noticeable symptoms and can be contracted from partners who don’t have a clue they have an infection. The most common STD is chlamydia. An estimated three million Americans are infected each year and one in ten adolescent females test positive for this disease. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and infertility, cystitis and mucopurulent cervicitis in women. It can cause prostatitis, scarring of the urethra, epididymitis and infertility in men. Furthermore, chlamydia causes biological changes that make it easier for HIV to in-
fect both men and women. Unfortunately, women with chlamydia are five times more likely to get HIV if exposed to the virus. Chlamydia is preventable and 100 percent treatable. HPV is better known as genital warts and 50 percent of sexually active people will get HPV at some point during their lives. Recent data indicates that approximately 79 million persons are currently infected with HPV, and 14 million persons are newly infected each year in the U.S. A recent study by the CDC shows that 66 percent of cervical cancers, 55 percent of vaginal cancers, 79 percent of anal cancers, and 62 percent of oropharyngeal cancers are caused by HPV types 16 or 18. Each year approximately 26,000 new cancers are attributable to HPV infections. There are two vaccines available for both males and females that are directed at both HPV types 16 and 18 associated cancers. ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) recommends that girls and boys be routinely
vaccinated for HPV at 11 or 12 years of age. They further recommend that individuals who were not vaccinated when they were younger should be vaccinated up through the age of 26 for women and 21 for men. HPV vaccine is readily available and covered by most insurance plans. Cancers related to HPV can be dramatically reduced and even prevented with a simple vaccine. Reducing the burden of disease and cancer associated with STDs is an important public health problem. It requires an integrated approach that includes clinical medicine, public health, and public policy. Advocating for our own health care is important to this end. Ask your health care provider about recommended screenings and vaccines at any age. Make decisions regarding the course of medical care for your family based on facts and the realities of life. Things don’t always turn out the way they are planned. Sometimes planning for a contingency is the best plan of all. This April, plan to know your status.
HRH childbirth education class Miles City - Holy Rosary Healthcare (HRH) is pleased to offer a free childbirth education class Saturday, May 9, 2015. The session will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the HRH conference rooms, and attendees may come to the HRH lobby starting at 8:00 a.m.
Designed for expectant mothers, class topics will include: breastfeeding, stages of labor, breathing and postpartum care. Concerns regarding epidurals and pain relief will be addressed by certified HRH practitioners. The session will feature a tour of the birthing center as well as prizes. Partic-
ipants are encouraged to pose any questions or concerns. Lunch and snacks will be served. Expectant mothers are advised to wear comfortable clothing and bring a partner for support. To register, please contact Chantel Brooks, RN, or Maternal/Newborn at 406233-2783.
Submitted by Todd Devlin, Chair EPEDC We would like to notify the residents in and around the City of Baker that there will be a board of directors meeting for the Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) April 22, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The meeting will be held in the Fallon County Library
basement conference room. The EPEDC is a Certified Regional Development Corporation serving Fallon, Dawson, Wibaux, Prairie, and Carter Counties as well as the incorporated towns and cities within this area. We are pursuing and have administered grants for community projects, compiled strategic plans, assisted with business financing
and planning, helped coordinate land use planning activities, and advocated on our area’s behalf. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings, so they can see exactly what the EPEDC does. Meetings are open to public comment, and the EPEDC board of directors would be please to have the public sit in.
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Spartans Of The Week for the week of April 13 - 17, 2015 This week’s Spartans of the Week are two Lady Spartan Track athletes who have excelled in the last three track meets. They are Solenn Jacobsen (Mark & Isabelle) and Scotti Robinson (Tim & Jamie). Solenn is a senior and placed 1st in the 100m hurdles in the Glendive Quad and Wibaux meets; 1st in the Long Jump in the Glendive, Wibaux, and Baker meets; 1st in Triple Jump in Glendive and Wibaux, and 2nd at the Baker Invite. She has also qualified for state in both the Long and Triple Jumps. Scotti, a sophomore, placed 1st in the 100m dash in Glendive and Baker; 1st in the 200m dash in Glendive; and 6th in the Pole Vault at the Baker Invite, where she broke the school record. Both girls also ran in the 4x100, where they helped the relay team to 1st place finishes in all 3 meets, and a 3rd place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Baker Invite.
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BHS presents . . . . . “Adventures with the Bard of Avon” What do cell phones, a cooking show, a rap song, a Scottish knight who wants to be a pirate, and Vladimir Putin all have in common? Easy … they are the latest means of translating or updating William Shakespeare’s plays into modern times and modern themes. Shakespeare has often been called a man for all ages; well, this adaption of his work, presented by The Reduced Baker High School Acting Company, proves that claim. Students have been hard at work for the last month, rewriting lines, creating rap songs, and generally having a great time at the expense of William Shakespeare as they prepare for their grand presentation. The evening will feature the comedic talents of Dustan
Davis - senior and state champion in humorous duo; Jase Rost - senior and state champion in humorous duo; Brianna Rambur - senior and two time state champion in serious duo; Olivia Mahon - junior and two time state champion in serious duo; Isaac Rost - sophomore and state champion in classical duo; Taiken Goerndt - sophomore and state semi-finalist in classical duo; Megan Greiff sophomore and state semi-finalist in classical duo; Jaden Miller - sophomore and state champion in original oratory; Taylyn Dukart - freshman and state competitor in LD Debate; Tannon Dukart - freshman and state competitor in extemporaneous; Bo Rost - freshman and state competitor in classical duo; Morgan Buck - eighth
grader and formerly known as “Pong Ping”. As you can see, this is a cast that is full of a great deal of talent and experience and they are ready to show off their latest endeavors. In addition, this will be the very last time you will get a chance to see and enjoy the many talents of our senior performers. The play is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Longfellow Gymnasium. (FYI - all students will be using cordless mikes to enhance your listening enjoyment! Special thanks to Spencer Losing for his help in this.) Admission costs are $3.00 senior citizens/students, $4.00 adults. Concessions will be available during the intermission.
Photo by Mark Jacobsen
Chase Huelle competes in the 110m hurdles. He finished tenth with a time of 18.77 sec.
Spartan track By Carleigh Irgens
Spencer Losing - 2nd 3200m run 11.31.46 Matt Packer - 5th discus 118-05, 5th javelin 144-08 Seth Barkley - 5th high jump 5-08.00, 3rd triple jump 40-05.50 4x100 Relay - 4th 46.11 (Austin Braun, Dallas Arnell, Luke Gonsioroski, Seth Barkley) 4x400 Relay - 3rd 3:41.50 (Luke Gonsioroski, Brady Varner, Dallas Arnell, Seth Barkley)
April 11, the Baker track team held the annual Baker Invitational with 22 teams participating and approximately 500 athletes. The top three boys’ teams were Sidney, Custer County and Garfield County. The top three girls’ teams were Forsyth, Glasgow and Baker. The Spartans’ next track Girls Results: meet will be held Saturday, Scotti Robinson - 1st 100m Apr. 18, in Sidney. dash 13.81, 5th 300m hurdles 54.97 Boys Results: Madison Reddick - 6th Luke Gonsioroski - 6th 100m dash 14.85, 4th 400m 100m dash 12.33, 5th 400m dash 54.92 dash 1:05.49
Mariah Miller - 5th 3200m 14:20.63 Sienna Schuler - 6th 3200m 14:25.58 Solenn Jacobsen - 2nd 100m hurdles 17.91, 1st long jump 16-08.00, 2nd triple jump 34-05.50 Morgan Miller - 3rd 100m 18.27, 2nd 300m hurdles 52.24 Melissa Breitbach - 6th high jump 4-10.00 4x100 Relay - 1st 52.75 (Solenn Jacobsen, Tayler Stinnett, Scotti Robinson, Lauren Wang) 4x400 Relay - 3rd 4:34.31 (Madison Reddick, Solenn Jacobsen, Scotti Robinson, Amber Durden)
Best of Luck!
BAKER HIGH SCHOOL Band & Choir Students
DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL
April 17 & 18, 2015 • Glendive, Montana
Band Students: Katelynn Afrank, Kaylee Barth, Alex Bohle, Nicholas Bohle, Catherine Branson, Austin Braun, Melissa Breitbach, Kelly Brookes, Mattie Buck, McKenzie Buck, Gerit Cabot, Savannah Davis, Tannon Dukart, Taylyn Dukart, Anna Espeland, Joseph Fisher, Kadon Gentilini, Megan Greiff, Trevor Griffith, Stpehanie Heaps, Dalton Herbst, Savannah Hickey, Chase Huelle, Solenn Jacobsen, Sheyanne Janeway, Taylyn Koenig, Autumn Law, Spencer Losing, Cameron MacKay, Joseph McHenry, Breanna Miller, Mariah Miller, Scotti Robinson, Dustin Rost, Isaac Rost, Jase Rost, Maryssa Rusley, Sienna Schuler, Alivia Schultz, Megan Slagter, Virgil Spethman, Lauren Wang, Kendal Wipperling, Jozell Witcher, Braylea Wyrick, Casey Wyrwas
Choir Students: Back Row L-R: Savannah Burkhalter, Jase Rost, Virgil Spethman, Shawn Hirst, Spencer Losing and Anna Espeland. Middle Row: Stephanie Heaps, Morgan Buck, Isaac Rost, Autumn Law, Kelsey Miller, Megan Slagter. Front Row: Taiken Goerndt, Kendal Wipperling, Makayla Wynns, Taylor Miller, Megan Greiff, Kaylee Barth and McKenzie Lee. Not pictured: Catherine Branson and Ashley Denby. Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental Herbst Insurance Hufford Construction K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing
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Equity Co-op Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber Underground Boring Specialties DistributionNOW Fidelity Exploration & Production Fallon County Veterinary Service P.C. Crawford’s Construction, Inc. D & D Oilfield Service Woody’s Trucking
Prairie Fuels Rolling Rubber Tire Factory Batterman Law Office Griffith Steel Straub Heating & Cooling Bohle Angus Ranch & Bohle Images Badlands Electric Denbury Resources, Inc. B & B Septic Services Precision Parts & Supply Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C.
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Mid-Rivers supports EMS and Fire Departments Mid-Rivers Communications (Circle, MT) recently made donations totaling $11,000 to Emergency Medical Service (EMS)/ambulance service providers and fire departments in the Mid-Rivers service area. Donations are made to these providers annually in recognition of the vital services these entities provide
to Mid-Rivers’ members, employees, and facilities. This year, 21 EMS service providers and 34 fire departments have received a donation. Local providers in receipt of this donation include Fallon County Ambulance Service, Baker Fire Department and the Plevna Fire Department.
Volunteer Appreciation Week Mrs. Bruha leading the sixth grade band.
Trinity Rieger participat- Dacy Buerkle striding out ing in long jump. during a race. Eighth grade students Colter Peterson, Laylah Dulin, Courtney Tudor, Sean Shelhamer, Jessica Paul, and Cole Edgell who participated in the music festival.
Spring Music Festival The 5th - 8th grade music students participated in the spring music festival in Ekalaka March 20. Ratings are as follows: I = Superior, II = Excellent, III = Good. Band results: Plevna 5th Grade Band - I; Dacy B. trumpet solo I; Seth C./Jesse I. sax/trumpet duet I; Jesse I. trumpet solo I; Taylor B. trombone solo I; Seth C alto sax solo I. Sixth grade girls instrumental ensemble I; Sophia D. flute solo II; Jenna P./Trinity R. sax duet II; Trinity R. sax solo I; Chloe T./Cheyenne F. clarinet/flute duet I; Jessica P. bass clarinet solo I+ - awarded a medal; Plevna sixth grade
band I; Cooper P. alto sax solo II; Ashley S. clarinet solo I; Taylor B. tenor sax solo I. Mya H. bass clarinet solo I; Chloe T. clarinet solo I; Brentan B. snare drum solo I; Jenna P. alto sax solo I; Bret E. snare drum solo II; Cheyenne F. flute solo I. Choir results: Plevna 5-6 boys chorus II; Plevna 5-6 full choir I; Sophia D. vocal solo II; Ashley S./Sophia D. vocal duet II; Jessica P./Laylah D./Courtney T. vocal trio I; 8th grade boys chorus III. Plevna 5-6 girls chorus II; Jenna P. vocal solo II; Ashley S. vocal solo I;I Ashley S./Jenna P. vocal duet I; 8th grade mixed chorus II.
Junior High Track and Field The Junior High track ath- Laylah Dulin placed 7th in letes competed in their first shot put and Ashley Sander meet in Beach, ND, April 10. placed 7th in discus.
Tudor places third in essay contest By Nicole Allerdings April 12-19 is Fight Childhood Hunger Week. Courtney Tudor wrote an essay about why it is important to end childhood hunger in America. She submitted her essay to the first annual Fight Childhood Hunger essay contest, designed to encourage students in grades 6-8 to learn about and reflect on the issue of childhood hunger in their state, region or local community. The contest was created by “No Kid Hungry of Montana,” an organization committed to fighting childhood hunger in Montana. The
essay had to be 400-600 words in length. Courtney’s essay was selected Courtney by a panel of judges as the Tudor third place winner of the statewide competition. She will receive a personal note from First Lady Lisa Bullock and an Award Certificate. These essays will be used in the First Lady’s promotion of “Fight Childhood Hunger in Montana Week”. Congratulations, Courtney!
Submitted by Caden Dukart Have you thanked a volunteer recently? Each year thousands of volunteers in Montana donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be spotlighted during the 41st anniversary of National Volunteer Week, April 12-18. Research conducted by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that 26.5 percent of adult Americans (64.5 million) volunteered a massive 7.9 billion hours of service worth $175 billion in 2012. In Montana, approximately 6,000 volunteers contributed millions of hours of service on statewide projects. This figure, however, does not take into account for the thousands of individual community members, businesses, and organizations who donate their time and energy on the local level. One group that relies heavily on volunteers is the Montana 4-H Program. Montana 4-H is the youth development organization for the Montana State University Extension Service. In 2013 nearly 4,000 youth and adults volunteered in some capacity with 4-H. In
Fallon and Carter Counties alone, well over 50 adult volunteers will serve as club leaders, project leaders, committee members, and advisors to around 150 youth involved in 4-H activities and projects. In my nine years as a 4-H member, I have seen firsthand the amount of time and effort local volunteers spend working on a variety of tasks, such as helping organize events and activities, helping members with their 4-H projects, and assisting with the organizational aspects of 4-H programs. 4-H volunteers are community members, employees, and parents, many of whom have several decades of service experience and take time out of their busy schedules to make our communities better places to live and our youth better people. Many volunteers are past members and understand the importance of living up to the 4-H motto, “to make the best better”. We really are lucky to have the service of these volunteers in 4-H and other organizations, so please remember this week to thank and show appreciation for the hard, and often unrecognized time and effort volunteers put in to benefit our youth and communities.
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Prom The junior class invites the community to the Grand March of the Plevna Prom. The Grand March will start at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18. The theme for this year’s prom is “Rustic Romance”.
Mr. Isaacs, Advisor and Chase Drange, who received 1st in State FFA Jr. Creed Speaking.
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We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. Wed., April 22: Regular Sale Wed., April 29: Regular Sale w/Carmichael Wedge Tent Angus Bull Sale Wed., May 6: Regular Sale
Wed., May 13: Regular Sale Wed., May 20: Regular Sale Wed., May 27: Regular Sale
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REGION 7 FWP SEEKING LANDOWNERS FOR BLOCK MANAGEMENT Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is seeking landowners in Region 7 who are interested in participating in Block Management. Block Management is a cooperative effort between landowners, public land management agencies, and FWP to help manage public hunting activities and provide equitable hunting opportunities. In the Block Management program, landowners and FWP enter into voluntary agreements that spell out how hunting will be conducted on the landowner’s property. Items such as permission requirements, times when permission will be granted, vehicle use, and numbers of hunters are a few examples of what is covered in a contract. Block Management offers various benefits to landowners enrolled in the program. These include compensation to offset impacts associated with allowing public hunting, hunter and wildlife management, and a complimentary, non-transferable sportsman’s license. Additionally, participants do not relinquish any rights by enrolling and are covered by Montana’s recreational liability statute as well as livestock loss reimbursement, both of which are extended to landowners who allow access at no charge. Yearly budgets are limited, so lands offered for enrollment are prioritized on a region-wide basis. Habitat quality, regional access needs, and hunter opportunity are considered while prioritizing properties. For more information, or to receive an application package, interested landowners can contact Travis Muscha, Region 7 Hunting Access Coordinator, at 406-234-0929, or email at trmuscha@mt.gov.
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Buffalo Chicken Chunks w/fries $6.00 Loaded Potato Soup
Finger Steaks w/Fries $6.00 Chicken Noodle Soup
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BBQ Pork w/Onion Rings $6.00 Chili
Fish Burger w/Fries $6.00 Cheesy Broccoli Soup
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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 Charity Chapter #60; Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990, Apr. 16. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 19. Baker Homecraft; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall ; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 6:30 p.m., Apr. 20. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Apr. 21. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Apr. 23. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Senior Mother/Daughter Tea, Apr. 26. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Apr. 27. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, Apr. 28.
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First local government Legal Tip of the Week review meeting By Lori Kesinger The study commission started its first round of public meetings April 13 in Baker. The informational meeting provided residents with an opportunity to learn about the different local government options available at the local level in Montana, about 30 people attended. To ensure ongoing flexibility at the local level in Montana, the state constitution gave local governments expanded authority and abilities to self govern. The provision requiring elections every ten years on whether to assess the functions of local governments was included in the 1972 Montana Constitution. Last year, voters of Fallon County and the City
of Baker chose to conduct a review of the local governments form and function. Dan Clark, Director of MSU’s Local Government Center, presented an overview of the existing form of government and compared it to alternative forms of government available under state law. The study commissions will continue with their assessments, taking input and listening to what people have to say. The information gathered will determine what will eventually go on the ballot. The County study commission members are John Beach, Sandy Kinsey and Val Johnson (replacing Marty Nelson). City members are Jade Boggs, Chad Wade and Carson Beach.
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • April 6, 2015 - April 12, 2015 - 21 Calls for service: 3 informations; 2 unlocks; 2 citizen assists; 7 traffic stops; 1 911 hang up; 1 suspended driving violation; 1 public nuisance ticket (second offense), 5 public nuisance warnings to be followed up; 2 agency assists; 2 animal complaints Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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Justice Court • Dylan R.D. Hicks, Camden, AR, fail to register O/S MV when used for hire or person gainfully employed in Montana, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 3/14/15. • Kaisa J. Hill, Pasco, WA, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 88/70, bond forfeited $40, ticket issued 3/13/15. • Kailee Mae Thompson, Miles City, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $285 fine, ten days jail with eight suspended on conditions for six months (10/10/15), loss of driver’s license by the State of Montana for an additional one year, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail as ordered, complete WiseChoice LifeSkills Course Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 1/22/15. • Tristan Paul Stark, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 83/65, bond forfeited $40,
ticket issued 3/7/15. • Bryce Douglas Ward, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 3/8/15. • Tyler John Maus, Golva, ND, operate a vehicle, combination of load, object, or other thing with size or weight, w/o spec permit, bond forfeited $135, ticket issued 3/25/15. • David Carl Baltrusch, Sidney, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 79/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/20/15. • Rebecca Marie Wiersma, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 3/23/15. • Jerry Duane Lei, Bowman, ND, fail to purchase trip permit immediately upon arrival in state, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 3/24/15. • Barbara J. Supanik, Baker, ROW violation, fail to yield to vehicle on through highway, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 2/10/15. • Shye N. Coulter, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 87/65, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 3/7/15.
Did you know … you have rights when a debt collector contacts you? The collector must send you a written notice within five days of contacting you for the first time. The notice must say how much you owe, name the creditor, and tell you what to do if you don’t agree with the debt. (If you disagree with the debt on the notice, you have to send a letter within 30 days.) Debt collectors may not harass, abuse, mislead, lie, or be unfair to you. You do not have to talk to a collector if you don’t want to. Often, it is better to demand that the collector contact you in writing instead. You can tell the collector to contact you only in writing and then hang up the phone. For more information on debt collection, please visit the Money Problems section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the help you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.
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H ap py B ir th da y April 17 Dave Havens, Cindy Scheetz, Mekenzie Lee, Ralph Losing April 18 Collins Pankratz, Gwen Hall April 19 Avery Hadley, Corey Efta, Kenrick Ehret April 20 Brenda Wood, Carson Beach, Connor Beach, Jalynn Hanes, Kallie Madler, Kristin Thompson, Maddox Moser April 21 Frankie Curry, Casey Koenigsfeld, Heidi Wang, Jake Schell, Melissa Stevens April 22 Finley Baldwin, Haylee Curry, Abby Chaska, Rod Kilsdonk April 23 Jeff Garner
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School District #12 Bus Routes Baker Schools will set Bus Routes for the 2015 - 2016 school year at the meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2015. For those who have questions or requests for a change of routes, please contact Don Schillinger at 778-3574
TEACHING VACANCY Baker Schools is advertising for a 5-12 mathematics instructor for the 2015-2016 school year. This position will include full medical insurance for the employee. The closing date for applications is April 22. Please contact Don Schillinger at 406-778-3574 for qualifications, salary etc.
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8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners Proceedings Monday, September 15, 2014 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 9:00 AM - Fletcher Creek – The Commission signed the agreement between Fallon County and EHC, LLC for the replacement of the Fletcher Creek Bridge. The agreement is filed in the Commissioners’ office. 9:15 AM MID MONTH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE The Commission reviewed and approved the September, 2014 Mid-Month claims in the amount of $472,176.87 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 10:00 AM Greg Benjamin, Ryan Rittal and Kathy Thompson, Stahly Engineering, and Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Bridges-The group met to review the sufficiency ratings of Fallon County’s MDT inspected bridges. Greg explained $150.00 per square foot is the estimated replacement cost of a bridge as a rule of thumb. They brought a sample report from their Company for the Commission to review as well. 10:30 AM Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering, joined. Funding-The Commission explained the County has tried to get funding from TSEP with no success, therefore Fallon County has funded their own bridges. The primary reason for stopping was to see if the Commission had a need for upgrading the County’s bridges and how they could assist Fallon County. Stahly has several solutions to tailor the bridges to the County’s needs and they like to work with the counties and municipalities in our area. Everyone left the meeting with the exception of Jon and Bobby. 11:00 AM Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Fletcher Creek Bridge-They will start working on this box culvert today. Brosz was informed the precast box culverts cannot be delivered until October so the contractor has been sent designs to complete a cast-in-place. Feed Mill Bridge-They will have to do a cast-in-place for the Feed Mill Bridge as well. Diamond J will start between the 29th- 6th of October on
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this bridge. Upper Lake-Diamond J will start working on the upper lake gate from the 8th – 21st of October and then will move back to the Feed Mill Bridge after that. Jon will inform Cretex they will be placing cast-in-place box culverts rather than precast and they may then move up the build time. Contractor may also need extra time for the cast-in-place if bad weather is received. Bonnievale Cemetery Drainage - Jon stated Brosz surveyors will stake this project tomorrow. Jasen Wyrick, Wyrick Construction, is checking with a tree mover, but, will be working on the Fairgrounds storage shed first. North Baker Drainage-Jon plans to meet with one of the landowners at their property to explain why the property is being flagged. Lagoon-City of Baker-They are waiting on negotiations pertaining to the Beach water well. SWPPP Training (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan)-Jon recommends Bobby and Alba and/or Mark Sieler take this training. Work performed on box culverts, gravel pits, etc. Will need someone certified to complete inspections on any work performed (over one acre). Jon will email about the training. J & M Lumber SubdivisionThe sub-divider contacted Commissioner Ranum regarding the progress on this property. Jon will contact the Planning Department to check on the progress and report to the sub-divider. Baker Lake-Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering, sent information to DNRC regarding mitigation for the Baker Lake issues. Jon felt the County had plans to purchase land; the Commission is looking at all options available. SHOP REPORT Auction- County Auction items were discussed. New Backhoe - The new backhoe is here; it did not come with a quick attach so they made a compromise. 11:30 AM CLOSED SESSION-PERSONNEL This meeting did not take place RECESS Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 1:15 PM Reviewed applications for the Museum Curator position.
2:00 PM-AIRPORT AFFECTED AREA HEARING PRESENT Craig Canfield, KLJ; Roger Meggers, Airport Manager; and Mary Grube, Planning Secretary; No public members Powder River Training Complex MOA – Craig briefed the Commission on the answers he received at convention. Craig stated the FAA makes the final decisions on the airspace. PUBLIC HEARING-Baker Airport Affected Area Zoning Ordinance Purpose and Intent-The purpose of these regulations is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of airport users and persons and property in the vicinity of the Baker Municipal Airport by addressing the effects of noise, height of structures and trees, and land use in the vicinity of Baker Municipal Airport, in accordance with Section 67-7203, MCA. These regulations are intended to protect the transportation and commerce infrastructure provided to the community by the Airport from incompatible development and to protect the Airport from personal or property injury claims due to noise and hours of operations. The Regulations are for the benefit of the City of Baker and Fallon County as governing bodies of the Baker Municipal Airport. Discussion-The group discussed height restrictions, land uses, (compatible and incompatible), around the Airport and updating the Land Use Plan, permitting process, and appeals. City of Baker-The City of Baker will be holding their Public Hearing this Wednesday evening. There will then be a two week Public Comment period. After that time, if there is no public comment,
both the City of Baker and Fallon County would sign a resolution adopting the AAA Regulations which would go into effect October 1, 2014. 2:30 PM Mary Grube, Planning Secretary Planning Board-Mary provided each Commissioner a packet for the Planning Board meeting tonight at 7:00 PM in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. Sixth Street SubdivisionMary Grube discussed Dave DeGrandpre, Land Solutions, offered his assistance to review the large and complex 6th Street Subdivision. Planning Department ReportMary submitted the weekly Planning Department report. Staffing-Mary feels the Planning Department needs two people in addition to the Contract Planner. Mary asked if another person was hired what their title would be and also what would Mary’s title be. The Commission will discuss this at a later time. 3:20 PM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman, met to discuss the crusher and conveyor. 3:30 PM FOLDER REVIEW REPORTS/MINUTES/FLYERS The Commission reviewed and/or approved the following: Landfill AR Report-September 15, 2014-Amount Due to the Landfill-$125,671.38 Treasurer’s Cash Receipt Reports-July, 2014-$575,072.87 Ambulance Financial ReportAugust, 2014 - Charges$14,700; Payments $17,296.12; Adjustments$2694.38 Chamber Chatter Flyer-August, 2014 Extension Office Flyer-Fall, 2014 Detention Center Report-Au-
gust, 2014-9 prisoners held for 117 days-44 Fallon County; 71 City of Baker and 2 Carter County; Total Income received for the month $150.00 from Carter County. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES State of MT-DOT-Fuel Tax Funds-September, 2014$4,139.00 Bowers Oil and Gas, Inc.July, 2014- Oil and Gas Royalties.-$11.64 JK Cattle LLC-Septic Permit-$100.00 MISCELLANEOUS Grant Close-Out-A letter was received from the FAA for the Grant Closeout of the Baker Municipal Airport Project in the amount of $1,675,803. Letter to Department of Commerce - Commissioner Ranum signed as Chairperson the letter to the Department of Commerce regarding the CTAP Planning Grant. Fallon County noted they would like assistance in development and implementation of other land use planning tools as appropriate and requested by local governments such as housing policies (Workforce Housing) and Continued Education and training opportunities through regular workshops offered throughout the region. Letter to Collect Debt County Attorney Batterman sent a letter, per instructions of the County Commission and Landfill Manager, to Stallion of the Rockies, LTD. This letter was sent to collect a debt in the amount of $18,781.71; Letter was sent certified mail on September 9th and Stallion was given until October 10, 2014 to pay in full. Meals on Wheels-During Project Assessment of Home Delivered Meals it was deter-
mined temperature checks should be performed on the routes. 4:00 PM FAIR BOARD APPOINTMENTS Don Buerkle, Board Member, attended. Letters of interest were received from: Jason Coulter, Lani DeBuhr and Jerrid Geving. Courtney Dietz’s letter was received after the deadline due to misunderstanding of the ad. After reviewing the letters the Commission voted on those eligible. Lani DeBuhr and Jerrid Geving were appointed to fulfill the open positions. 4:30 PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 5:15 PM CLOSED INTERVIEW 6:00 PM RECESS Wednesday, September 17, 2014 8:45 AM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members 9:00 AM CLOSED INTERVIEW 10:00 AM ADJOURN s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder Monday, February 23, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, Members 9:00 AM LaRita Huether, DOR met at the request of the Commission to discuss Per-
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture would like to Thank the following businesses and individuals for their support in the Downtown Holiday Decoration fundraising efforts and for helping serve and sell raffle tickets during the Baker ACE Hardware Grand Opening this past Saturday. THANK YOU for your support of our community!
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FALLON COUNTY TIMES sonal Property for JoMax. 10:00 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder Road/Shop Report Road Work-They will be hauling Scoria for the next couple of days until able to haul from the Wang Pit again. Kenworth clutch-Alba feels they should have the clutch repaired on the Kenworth today. Truck-Fuel tank for one of the trucks is cracking; repairs will be made. Landfill Loader-T & E started on the conversion from phone to Satellite; they did not have everything they needed so they will be back. Blade-The computer software in one of the blades says it needs to be regenerated, they did a forced regen. T & E is coming to look at it; they had this same problem with the same blade 1 ½ years ago. Tire Rama-Alba ordered 30 trailer and 30 drive tires, due to the extremely good price for quality tires. Gravel Roads-Commissioner Ranum asked how many miles of road need to be re-graveled; Bobby stated approximately 200 miles of roads. Coral Creek Road-Used the last of the Pinnow gravel on the Coral Creek Road. Bridger Road Use letter– Ken Dockweiler, Bridger feels the $150,000 billed to them by Fallon County, for damages to Fallon County roads, was quite high. Bobby stated the figure he provided them with is accurate. Lights-Direct Electric will finish the rest of the lights in the County Shop this week. Anticline Road-Bobby feels there is approximately 12 miles of the Anticline Road that needs graveled. They are not using Wang gravel on the Anticline; they are using it in Ollie. 10:30 AM Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering joined. North City Shop Bridge-This bridge is located on Bonnevale Road; they would need to remove the chip/seal and store it at the old Landfill. They will need approximately 700 yards of cold mix and the Road Crew will do the work themselves, after the bridge is replaced. Upper Baker Lake – The Contractor doing the Upper Baker Lake project will be unable to complete the project until the ice thaws in the channel pipe. The Contractor would also like to be paid ahead of time for the materials they will be storing, (the Contractor has to pay for the ma-
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 terials before they are received). Commission granted permission to be billed for the materials stored by the Contractor; Shannon will request an invoice. Cooper Bridge-Shannon stated they still need an easement from the Bickle Cattle Company for the Cooper Bridge. Baker Lake Drainage Project-This project was discussed by the group. Landfill-The Commission will contact Barry Damschen, Landfill Engineer to find out if he plans to complete the permitting for the Landfill expansion. Commissioner Ranum felt Brosz Engineering was working on the long term Master Plan and Barry was doing the permitting. Commissioner Ranum stated, more than once, she has no minutes to support what she remembers. Commissioner Randash remembers Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering had a plan that included hauling in rock from Wyoming to line the bottoms of the pits so trucks could drive on it, but felt Barry was working on the Master Plan. Fletcher Creek Bridge-This bridge looks good except one area which may need reseeding. 11:00 AM Carla Brown, FCCOA Coordinator Roofing quote-The group discussed the roofing quote received. The quote was over $80,000 which requires the project to go to bid. Carla will ask for bid specs to be written for the roofing project at the Baker Senior Center. This will then be advertised in the paper. COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION County Mineral SearchCommissioner Ranum asked if the Commission was going to have Fallon County Abstract research the minerals
owned by Fallon County. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to have Fallon County Abstract research all the minerals/royalty interest owned by Fallon County. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. No Discussion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 11:45 AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment. RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon Recess 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, Members, Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 1:20 PM Debbie Wyrick, Selena Nelson and Alba Higgins, Health Insurance Committee. Dental and Vision InsuranceDebbie explained they had earlier compared Dental and Vision rates with various companies. MACo came to discuss Health Insurance and presented rate information for Dental and Vision. MACo’s rates were comparable to the others with the exception; you do not have to have a minimum number of employees to be eligible to offer this benefit to the employees as other insurances require. Also, the number of employees will not affect the costs. They would like to offer these benefits to the employees, with the Commission’s permission. Selena explained this can be placed on the cafeteria plan which is a win-win for everyone. Debbie explained there are no preferred providers like some of the plans; the employee sends
the required information to the insurance company and they send the money to the employee. FMC can also come on board with Fallon County and offer to their employees. Debbie explained once you sign up, you cannot opt out for a year. Alba further stated, if you do opt out, you cannot reapply for 2 years; there is no cost to the County this is all on the employee to pay. The Commissioners were all in favor of offering this to the employees. Debbie will contact MACo and schedule them to come for open enrollment. 1:45 PM Richard Menger, Sanitarian ServSafe Certificate-Rich presented his Serv Safe Certificate to the Commission. Subdivision training-Rich stated the Subdivision Training was a very good training. The course covered a lot of new laws and refreshed on the old laws. Rich feels Fallon County will be put back on the list for certifying within a year. Restoration Plan-Rich stated he reviewed the Baker Lake Restoration Plan. Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering informed Rich they were putting the latest version of the Restoration Plan on CD. Commissioner Baldwin asked for (2) copies so (1) copy could be left with the Commission. Wetland Mitigation-Dis-
cussed possible mitigation sites because of the work completed on the Baker Lake. The Red Butte Dam was one of the sites discussed earlier but this site was removed from the list. Commissioner Randash stated the County was hoping they would not have to use any sites to mitigate because the cattails are growing back. Lakeshore-Rich agrees at this time the lakeshore should not be touched; he suggested contacting FWP to see if Fallon County could use the South East portion of South Sandstone as a mitigation site. Rich feels the lake will continue to fill in naturally and wants to be notified if anyone from a State or Federal Agency comes to review the lake. If the County plans any work in lakes and streams or if a mitigation site is found he would like to be involved. Rich feels the work completed in the SE portion of the Upper Baker Lake will improve the water quality. FOLDER REVIEW AMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT-The Commission approved and signed the Amended Findings of Fact and Order for Amended Plat of Lot 3 - Lohof-Green Acres Minor Subdivision. Original was given to Mary Grube, Planning Secretary to be filed. Parkview Rental AgreementCommission signed the Rental
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Agreement for Apartment 103. Tipping Fees-Wanda Pinnow, Fair Board Member notified the Clerk and Recorder that some quotes/bids for Fallon County may be on the high side due to the high cost of tipping fees included in the projects. The Commission will keep that in mind when bidding projects. Also a taxpayer came in and was very frustrated because their bill for the tipping fees at the Landfill were very high and asked how the City/County expect people to clean up their properties when they have to pay such high costs. The Clerk and Recorder instructed the landowner to go to the City of Baker and get the paperwork as there is a new program in which those individuals disposing of homes can get some of their money back when they reclaim that property. Quotes- The Commission approved quotes, as approved by the Fair Board: Direct Electric to complete electrical updates in the barn-$5,368.23; Upland to complete the ceiling in the new storage shed$6,975.00. 2:25 PM LANDFILL AGREEMENT Commissioner Randash asked the Clerk and Recorder to look for minutes pertaining to who would be preparing the master plan etc. for ,the LandSEE C OMMISSION PAGE 12
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Public Nuisance Ordinance CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 E. Piling or depositing of any dirt, demolition wastes including wood, bricks, concrete, used road blacktop, and other similar materials on any lot or other parcel of land, unless such material is to be utilized for fill material to fill a land depression, and provided that, if such material is used as fill material it be utilized within 90 days; F. Maintaining or accumulating on any lot or other parcel of land, garbage, refuse, decaying vegetation, tree branches or tree parts, unearthed shrubbery, animal waste or feces, or any other condition which is or may reasonably become infested or inhabited by rodents, reptiles, vermin, or wild animals or may furnish a breeding place for mosquitoes or flies; G. Maintaining or causing or permitting the same on any lot or other parcel of land, any building or structures (residential or non-residential), fences, gates, driveways, or other premises which are determined to be dangerous, dilapidated, or in such a condition of deterioration or disrepair that the same constitutes visual blight or reduces the aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood or is offensive to the senses or is detrimental to nearby properties. In addition, any building on which the condition of existing paint has become so deteriorated as to permit substantial cracking or decay on 50 percent of the building or a building having broken or missing windows or doors which have remained in such condition for 60 days; H. Maintaining or permitting within the city any uncontrolled plant growth of any nature which obstructs the view of motorists, creates a fire hazard, or provides cover for wild animals or reptiles, or uncontrolled weed growth. For the purpose of this chapter,
“weed” means any plant which ordinarily grows without cultivation and is not grown for the purpose of landscaping or food cultivation, except lawns or grass shall be included in the term “weeds” for the purpose of height control as set out in this chapter. It is the duty of every owner/renter/or controller of real property to cut, destroy, or remove or cause to be cut, destroyed, or removed all weeds in excess of eight inches in height growing thereon and upon any one-half of any street or alley abutting this property to a height of four inches or less. For any questions, please contact the Baker Police Department at 406-778-2151.
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architectural and engineering work, including inspections, design development, and bid document preparation. In order to address a concern about leaking sewer lines, we hired a company from Lewistown to scope the underground lines to determine their current condition and location. Equally important, we worked with a certified contractor to conduct an asbestos inspection of all areas that will be affected by the project. That inspection yielded concerns about asbestos in some of the basement “popcorn” ceilings as well as the insulation surrounding some of the heating pipes. Subsequent to the study, the contractor was hired to safely remove the asbestos and complete an air quality study as required by law. Planning ahead, if the mill levy passes for another two years, we will use the funds to remove and replace the damaged and heaving floors under the long term care wing. The project will include replacing the concrete floor, relocating the laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance departments, and creating various storage rooms from the vacated space. In order to address a leaking
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 sewer line under the building, the project includes the horizontal boring of a new pipe from the north parking lot into the basement hallway. An equally important part of the project is to keep water out of the basement in the future. This will require quite a bit of outside site work. A new basement stairwell will need to be installed, as well as extensive trench drains that are designed to carry water away from the building and into the street. This will require the replacement of paved surfaces, including sidewalks and parking areas. All in all, most small rural non-profit healthcare facilities cannot operate without some form of subsidy. Most will squeak by year-to-year operaPhoto by Lori Kesinger tionally, but they are forced to A spring storm dropped approximately four inches of wet snow over Baker defer much-needed mainte- April 8. Conditions were excellent for building snowmen, but they quickly nance and improvements in- melted the next day as the temperature reached 53 degrees. definitely. Without incremental care being given Baker to a facility, it will eventually fall into total disrepair and it Chamber will need a greater infusion of money to keep it functional. of Commerce Mill levy money provides the & Agriculture needed funds for this increinformation is mental care. available by It is my hope that Fallon County voters will see the calling tremendous value of the mill levy to the ongoing operating 406-778-2266 condition of our community’s healthcare facility. FMC employees simply want to be good stewards of the assets entrusted to them by the county and to provide the best possible care to our patients and residents. It is my hope that The Fallon County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1, 2015 our voters will see that the Health Facility Levy funds are through December 31, 2015, for the business of hearing appeals. Any taxpayer an essential means towards the who disagrees with the appraised value of his or her property may file an apsuccess of that mission and peal with the Fallon County Tax Appeal Board on or before the first Monday that they will vote in favor of the levy for another two years. in June or within 30 days of receipt of a Notice of Classification and Appraisal,
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or Notice to Change Valuation (assessment notice), whichever is later. It is possible that not all taxpayers will receive an assessment notice. Personal Property notices are scheduled to be mailed April 20 – 30, 2015; Mobile Home notices are scheduled to be mailed May 15 – 25, 2015 and Real Estate notices to follow June 19 – 30, 2015. If you have not received a notice of classification and appraisal, consider the first Monday in June as the deadline to file an appeal. Appeal forms are available from the Department of Revenue-10 West Fallon Avenue-Baker, MT 59313 or by going on-line to www.stab.mt.gov and clicking on the tab marked “Property Tax Appeal Form”, filling out your form and delivering it to the Department of Revenue in Baker or the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, MT 59313 or mail to the Clerk and Recorder-PO Box 846-Baker, MT 59313. s/ Brenda Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder MNAXLP
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FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Butcher pigs. Ready end of April. Call 406-772-5898. 16-19c __________________________ FOR SALE: hree T bedroom house located on 1st Street in Baker. The house is a fixer-upper or can be torn down. The house is on a lot that has city water, sewer and sidewalk. The lot is perfect for a mobile home or a duplex. Make me an offer. Call 303-907-6758. 16-23c __________________________ FOR SALE: Residential lot at 612 S. 4th St., Baker, 50’x178’, has sewer, water, electricity, is currently rented out. Close to schools and hospital. Call 406941-2125, 406-951-3795, or 406778-2319. 13-16p __________________________ FOR SALE: Country living close to town: 2012 manufactured home, 2314 sq. ft. on 4.68 acres, four bedrooms, two baths, large kitchen, large family room, 16x24 storage shed. $285,000. Call 406-778-2822. 13tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: New three bedroom, two bath home with main level utilities, full unfinished basement, and attached garage. Call J & M Lumber, 406-778-2030 for showing. 6tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: Six bedroom, three bathroom, 2,688 sq. ft. split level house. Underground sprinklers, detached two-car garage. Close to schools and fairgrounds. 1300 2nd St. W. Interested, please call 406778-2324. 5-17c
HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Diamond J Red-Mix of Baker, MT is hiring concrete truck and end dump drivers. Class A CDL required, competitive pay, 40-50 hrs/week. Submit resume to 2804 Valley Drive East in Miles City; email
K F C Bennett Total Connealy Consensus 7229 S A V Brilliance 8077 Apex Windy 078 Sitz Rainmaker 9723 R H Brooks Prime 958 R H Brooks Answer 011 Sitz Dash 10277
to: diamondj1504@live.com; or mail to PO Box 520, Miles City, MT 59301. 16-17c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Applications are now being accepted for full time lead grounds crew seasonal worker at the Lakeview Country Club. Responsibilities will include operating and repair of mowers and weed-eaters, repair and maintenance of irrigation system, application and recordkeeping of fertilizers and applications made, overseeing of other seasonal employees, and other golf course maintenance procedures assigned by supervisor. All applicants must be 18 years of age. Applications may be picked up at the Human Resources Office. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or a full job description, contact the Fallon County Human Resources office at 406-778-8164. Closing date: May 1, 2015, 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 to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Eric Kary 406-7783167, or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 16-17c
MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Applications are now being accepted for full time seasonal workers at the Lakeview Country Club. Responsibilities will include operating mowers and weed-eaters, repair and maintenance of irrigation system, application and recordkeeping of fertilizers and applications made, and other golf course maintenance procedures assigned by supervisor. All applicants must be 16 years of age. Applications may be picked up at the Human Resources Office. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 1. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or a full job description, contact the Fallon County Human Resources office at 406-778-8164. Closing date: May 1, 2015, 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 to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Eric Kary 406-7783167, or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 16-17c
MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for a full time seasonal fair lead crew hand at the fairgrounds. At the direction
of the fair manager, this position 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 including, but not limited to, lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fallon 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. 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 24, 2015, 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. 14-16c
MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for full time, seasonal fair crew hands at the fairgrounds. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks at the fairgrounds including, but not limited to, lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fallon 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. 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 24, 2015, 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. 14-16c
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__________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for full time, seasonal 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 and cleaning of the facility. 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-by-side 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: Friday, May 01, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 13-17c
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GARAGE SALE ____________________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., west of Baker toward Plevna, watch for signs. Decorations, wall hanging, furniture, lots of dishes, clothes, kitchen table with folding leaves, books, outdoor furniture, old crocks, whiskey jugs, wall shelves, etc. Also for sale open house: New three bedroom home. 15-16p
NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Apr. 26, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 16-17c __________________________ NOTICE: FMC will be offering C.N.A. classes beginning Monday, June 1, 2015 through June 12, 2015. Classes will be held weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to six. The price of the class is $200 which includes the State Test Fee. Fee reimbursed upon hire. Books will be distributed when the $200 fee is paid. A planning meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the Care Plan Office located in the Long Term Care. Contact Michelle Smith at 406-778-5188 for additional information or questions. 16-18c
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. 1800-545-4546. ________________________ NOW HIRING OTR DRIVERS Dedicated routes between Pocatello, ID and Sidney, MT. Class-A CDL 2-yrs exp. Pay: $.40/mile. Safety/ Performance bonus! Call/ email. S&S TRANSPORT 1-406-3092357 tim@lunderbys.com ________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NONOWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ________________________ Top of Dakota Show pig, lamb, goat, sale. April 18 Minot ND. www.top-ofdakota.com Daryl 1-701-3376698. #1 Source for all of your projects. Broadcast live www.dvauction.com
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__________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank everyone for their hugs, well wishes, flowers, gifts of money, and cards in the passing of our dad, grandpa, great-grandfather, and brother, Mike Murphy. We especially want to thank Stevenson Funeral Home for helping us with the arrangements, and the ladies of the Baker Community Church for the fine meal after the service. Thank you to Pastor Neva Rathbun for a very nice celebration of Mike’s life. Sincerely, Jim and LaTonne Reetz and families Dan Murphy and family Pat and Cheryl Murphy and family 16c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Ace Hardware for the Rug Doctor Spot Cleaner I won at their Grand Opening. Diana Schmidt 16c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Baker Area of Chamber of Commerce and to Baker Ace Hardware for the gun I won during your grand opening. Thank you also goes out to Statler for drawing my name. Scott Rabbitt 16c
LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit 15001FC has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. Your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: April 17, 2015 Date of Application: March 5, 2015 Applicant: Allan Barth PO Box 1514 Baker, MT 59313 Scope/Purpose of Project: Add a 40’x40’ bay on the east end of the shop located at 3612 N. Highway 7, North of Baker. Install structural fill material, 15 cubic yards of scoria and 30 cubic yards of 1 1/2” minus crushed gravel from a local pit as a base for the local bay. Proposed equipment used will consist of an excavator, dozer, compactor, truck and pup. Name of Stream/Water Body: NE Tributary of Sandstone Location of Project: 3612 North Highway 7, near Baker, MT GEOCODE 39-1652-12-2-0301-0000 Section 12, T ownship 7N, Range 59E, County of Fallon. Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice or by May 14, 2015: Faron Henderson, Floodplain Coordinator
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE Mary Grube, Planner Secretary Fallon County Planning Dept. 10 West Fallon Ave. PO Box 1134 Baker, MT 59313 Phone: 406-778-7111 faronh@outlook.com mgrube@falloncounty.net 16c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit 15001FC has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. Your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: April 17, 2015 Date of Application: March 5, 2015 Applicant: Allan Barth PO Box 1514 Baker, MT 59313 Scope/Purpose of Project: Add a secondary approach (SE corner of the lot) into the existing lot of 3604 North Highway 7 located at the intersection of Moore Ln and Highway 7, installing a new culvert and fill material to create a secondary access to the southeast corner of the lot. No stream bank is impacted, however, approximately 35’ of ditch line will be impacted. Twenty (20) cubic yards scoria, 40 cubic yards 11/2” minus crushed gravel and 60 cubic yards of 3” minus crushed rock from a local pit. An excavator, compactor, truck and pup are proposed to be used. Name of Stream/Water Body: NE tributary of Sandstone Location of Project: 3604 North Highway 7, near Baker, MT GEOCODE 39-1652-12-2-0301-0000 Section 12, T ownship 7N, Range 59E, County of Fallon Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice or by May 14, 2015: Faron Henderson, Floodplain Coordinator Mary Grube, Planner Secretary Fallon County Planning Dept. 10 West Fallon Ave. PO Box 1134 Baker, MT 59313 Phone: 406-778-7111 faronh@outlook.com mgrube@falloncounty.net 16c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fallon County Courthouse Court Room 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 Monday, May 4, 2015 at 7:10 p.m. The Fallon County Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana in the County of Fallon. The proposed meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 7:10 p.m. The proposed meeting is handicapped SEE Laccessible. EGALS, PAGE 12
Fallon County Times Classifieds Sell! Call 406-778-3344 REAL ESTATE New Listings: 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 Newer 3 BR - 2 BA Modular on 2 Lots 1320 sq ft. plus 12 X 24 Laundry-work room - 516 Speelmon St. E. - Ekalaka $125,000 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. Price Reduced $212,500 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
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Legals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 handicapped accessible. The purpose of this hearing is to review an application that has been submitted to the Fallon County Planning Department for the Eagle Addition Subdivision submitted by Territorial Landworks, Inc. which includes an application for Building for Lease or Rent and a proposed subdivision application for multi-family structures on behalf of Eagle Land Estates, LLC. 76-8-102763-605. Hearing on subdivision application. (1) Except as provided in 76-3-609 and 76-3-616 and subject to the regulations adopted pursuant to 76-3504(1)(o) and 76-3-615, at least one public hearing on the subdivision application must be held by the governing body, its authorized agent or agency, or both and the governing body, its authorized agent or agency, or both shall consider all relevant evidence relating to the public health, safety, and welfare including the environmental assessment if required, to determine whether the subdivision application should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the governing body. (2) When a proposed subdivision is also proposed to be annexed to a municipality, the governing body of the municipality shall hold joint hearings on the subdivision application and annexation whenever possible. (3) Notice of the hearing must be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. The subdivider, each property owner of record whose property is immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat, and each purchaser under contract for deed of property immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat must be notified of the hearing by registered or certified mail not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. (4) When a hearing is held by an agent or agency designated by the governing body, the agent or agency shall act in an advisory capacity and recommend to the governing body the approval, conditional approval, or denial of the proposed subdivision. This recommendation must be submitted to the governing body in writing not later than 10 working days after the public hearing. Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planner, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Any questions or comments can be directed to the Planning Department at 406-778-7111. 16-18c
MNAXLP __________________________ INVITATION TO BID The Fallon County Commission will received “Sealed Bids” for the construction of “Iron Horse Splash Park and Bath House”. The Fallon County Commission will accept sealed
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bids until 3:00 PM, Monday, May 11, 2015. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 201503, Helena, Montana 59620-1503. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-5600. All laborers employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid the standard prevailing wage rate in the performance of the public works contract in accordance of the laws of the State of Montana. Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to Fallon County, in the amount not less than ten (10) percent of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder shall furnish an approved Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the contract amount. Proof of liability insurance as well as exemption from work compensation shall also be provided by the successful bidder and subcontractor(s). No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 3:00 PM local time, Monday, May 11, 2015. Detailed specifications may be obtained from Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313, phone 406-778-7106; or Stahly Engineering & Associates, 851 Bridger Drive, Suite 1, Bozeman, MT 59715, phone 406-522-9526. In accordance with Article 2.01 Instructions To Bidders, the required deposit is $50.00 per set, which is not refundable. Payment of an additional $20.00 is required for express mail. Bids should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Iron Horse Splash Park Construction” and delivered to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 10 W. Fallon Avenue or mailed to PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. For more information you may contact Stahly Engineering, 406522-9526. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsible bid, which is in the best interest of the county. The contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Signed at Baker, Montana, this 14th day of April, 2015. s/Brenda J. Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 16-19c
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__________________________ Invitation to Bid Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Fallon County hereby invites for congregate and home delivered meal bids for the elderly for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the two parties. The following meal pattern is required: Meat or meat alternate - 3 servings, serving = one ounce cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, 1/2 cup beans, 1 egg; vegetables and fruit, 3 servings, vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or 1/2 cup cooked; fruit serving = 1/2 cup or one serving; grains - 2 servings; milk or dairy equivalent - 1 serving; coffee or hot tea. The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update. Caterers must be inspected by the county sanitarian and the caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site must be accessible to people with disabilities. Bids must be received in the Council on Aging Office by 5 p.m. on April 27, 2015. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on April 28, 2015. Special consideration for the home delivered meal bid will be given for the services of a dietitian. Fallon County and Fallon County Council On Aging reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 15-16c
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 master plan etc. for the Landfill expansion. The Clerk and Recorder found minutes from August 6, 2014 and the Agreement signed October 27, 2014 for Barry Damschen Consulting, LLC to complete the Master Plan/Design, etc. for the expansion plan. 2:35 PM CLOSED SESSION-LEGAL 2:50 PM Darcy WassmannCounty Attorney Rifle Range Shooting Club-Darcy asked if the Club was in charge of the Rifle Range or the building or what goes on at the Rifle Range. Commissioner Baldwin stated the Rifle Range Board wanted the County to allow them to hire 3 people or a Range Master. The Commission did not want to do that until there is more evidence of the usage. Commissioner Baldwin stated since they received Grant
Funds they aren’t sure if Range Masters are required and stated he envisioned the Gun Range to be run much like the Golf Course by way of collecting Membership dues. Darcy stated she does not feel the Gun Club can hire an employee to operate a County Building. This will have to be researched. 3:00 PM Joe Janz, joined Range Master-Joe stated the Range Master is someone certified to instruct or act on behalf of the facility. Century Construction-The letter terminating the lease was mailed to Century. Fidelity-Discussed the County having the property surveyed and decide how much land will be leased to Fidelity for storage of their tanks, etc. FWP Contract-A copy of the contract was given to Darcy and Cordell Perkins, FWP for South Sandstone. Joe stated he would further discuss the agreement with Darcy. Jasen Wyrick is having problems getting paid from FWP. The agreement recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s office is between Fallon County and FWP and was reviewed again. REPORTS Project Report from DuWayne Bohle-Iron Horse Park-No further progress; Fairgrounds Cold Storage Building-No further progress; Gun Range Building-Installing boiler tie-ins and wall siding; South Sandstone Project-No further progress MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Taylor Grazing FY2014$876.14 Splash Park Plans-TNT Diversified-$50.00 3:58 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder Debbie was asked to join the Commissioners Commissioner DistrictsCommissioner Randash asked Debbie about the area and population figures for the Commissioner Districts. Life Insurance-Debbie was also asked about increasing the County’s Group Life Insurance policy on each employee from $10,000 to $20,000. Debbie stated the Life Insurance now pays $10,000 plus $10,000 additional for accidental death. This is tied to the County’s Health Insurance and provided by MT Joint Powers Trust. Commissioner Ranum discussed giving this benefit to volunteers. Debbie stated
Fallon County has no way of providing this to employees that work less than 20 hours per week or to volunteers. 4:15 PM Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager OSHA Training-Julie stated the cost to attend would be $849.00. Julie has made commitments to attend trainings that are close to the area. The Commission agreed to have Julie wait until later to possibly attend. Safety Updates-Julie is running out of safety books and would like to add FMLA to the books currently used for new hires. The Safety Committee also wants to use them for refreshers. Would like to order 250 each for $.99 each; Julie has funding in the Safety Budget. Permission granted. Safety Committee-The Safety Committee is revamping forms; the FC Safety report would replace the current incident report. The Supervisor would come to the committee if there was an issue that was not resolved and brain storm the issue with the Safety Committee. Also, Safety Committee action form and Witness forms are new. Julie would like the Commission to review the forms and give feed back to her to give to the Safety Committee. Julie is also working on another form for Vehicle/Property damage. 4:30 PM CLOSED PERSONNEL 5:40 PM COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the September 2-September 4, 2014 Minutes with grammar and spelling corrections
and to correct the verbiage (Man Camp) to (Contractor Camp) Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Aye. 0 Nays. Motion Carried. 5:00 ADJOURN Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN s/William L. Randash, Chairman ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder
Dog Days CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Concessions and memorabilia will be available. Spectator admission is $5.00 per person. Each ticket will automatically be entered into a drawing at the awards banquet, but you must be present to win. The awards banquet supper will be Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Thee Garage in Baker. Additional drawings, raffles and door prizes, plus silent and open auctions will be held at the banquet. Proceeds from the Baker shoot will benefit the Salvation Army Baker Unit, American Lutheran Church, and the Wounder Warrior Project. Registration deadline is June 20. For more information, rules, entry fees and registration go to: shootdogdays.com, or contact Bob Brown at 406-853-2859.
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