Fct 4 8 16

VOLUME 100

ISSUE 15

TIMES

FALLON County

BAKER, MONTANA 59313

fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344 $1.00

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Schwartz retires after 22 years of service to 4-H youth

By Sherry Vogel

4-H organizations of Fallon and Carter Counties bade farewell to Sharon Schwartz, 4-H assistant to the County Extension Agent, March 24 in the lobby of the Fallon County Courthouse. She ended 22 years of dedicated service to helping 4H youth to “Make the Best Better”.

Sharon began her career in 4-H in January 1994 when she applied to fill the open position under Ellis Williams, Extension Agent.

Born in Roundup and raised in Terry, Sharon graduated high school in 1972. She went on to attend college at MSU in Bozeman. The curriculum she took prepared her well for the career path she would choose working with children in the 4-H program.

Through the years, Sharon has worked with thousands of kids. She marvels at how children, who had joined as elementary students, later blossomed into responsible young adults with a number of life skills in place due to their 4-H projects.

She remarked, “As the kids gained skills over the years, their parents’ faith in them grew. It was an amazing process to watch.”

While the 4-H curriculum was under her direction, she helped to introduce the “Positive Choices” program to Fallon and Carter Counties in 1996. She feels this program is a very worthwhile outreach to area kids. She added, “Kids want to succeed. They want to be respected and to be loved. Kids are the same as all of us.”

Sharon appreciates the community support she has gotten over the years. She commented on the wonderful 4-H leaders she has worked with, “Many of them even after their children were no longer in 4-H would often times continue to lead area clubs.”

Upon a well earned retirement with 44 county fairs and 44 achievement nights to her credit, Sharon will enjoy going to her very first Fair Night Show ever.

Sharon Schwartz ended 22 years of dedicated service to helping 4-H youth.

VFW meeting to discuss Vet van A meeting of Ekalaka VFW Post 7885 members has been set for Wednesday, April 13, to discuss the possibility of the post assuming operation of a veterans van. The van transports area veterans to medical appointments, mostly at the Veterans Administration (VA) Ft. Meade facility outside Sturgis, SD. The current van, which is operated by the VA, has not been operating for about three months reportedly due to recent administrative changes within the VA. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Church of Hank Williams on Morman Ave. in Ekalaka, April 13. Members are encouraged to attend.

The Plevna Elementary team participated in the 5th grade girls division in the 14th annual Baker Jam April 2. The team consisted of 1st - 5th graders. Players were Madison O’Connor, Sophia Tudor, Lyann Gajeske, Jaiden Dulin, Jaeda Paul, Hayden Lane, Billie Jo Miller, Jordan Hauff, Ashtyn Arnold, Calli Hoenke, Kali Dulin, Brileigh Arnold, Avery O’Connor, Sara Tudor and coached by Sheila O’Connor.

MDU a founding partner in EPA’s Methanem Challenge Program Bismarck - Montana-Dakota Utilities, a division of MDU Resources Group, Inc., is one of the founding partners in the Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge Program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Methane Challenge Program provides a mechanism through which oil and natural gas companies can make and track ambitious commitments to reduce methane emissions. The program officially launched March 30, 2016, at the Global Methane Forum in Washington, D.C. The Methane Challenge Program provides a platform for partners to showcase their efforts to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and capture and monetize natural gas.

Montana-Dakota and its sister utility companies will focus on excavation damages. “Excavation damage to our natural gas pipelines by third parties is a significant cause of our emissions and the main reason we are placing our focus on this area,” said Nicole Kivisto, president and CEO of Montana-Dakota. “Calling for locates before you dig will be a big part of our continued education and promotion in this area. We believe it’s important to be a founding partner in this voluntary program.”

Russell’s Clothing Baker, Montana 406-778-2427

Need a job?

Need money in your pocket?

By Sherry Vogel Have you been out of school for awhile? Either graduated or dropped out? Are you ready for something new? Don’t have a plan or “had the rug pulled out from under your feet”? Action for Eastern Montana Employment and Training may have an answer.

If you are age 16-24 and out of school, or 14-21 and in school, southeastern Montana has a youth employment and training program which is designed to help you gain employment success through effective and comprehensive activities.

They have free services to help with career development, job preparation skills, resume building, interview coaching, and skill and interest assessments and offer motivation and support.

Do you already know what you want to do but don’t have the funds to achieve your goal? Maybe you need monies to pay for fees, work supplies and clothes, etc. No worries, WIOA can help you get started by providing the start-up fees to get you on the road to success in your chosen occupation. Childcare a problem - let them help. What are you waiting for? Let WIOA help you take that next step to a happy future.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law by President Obama July 22, 2014. WIOA became effective July 1, 2015. The Youth Services Program is designed to help young people, who face significant challenges, in achieving academic and employment success.

Local employers in Baker can get involved by extending our youth “a hand up’ by providing them a job. A job that will allow them work experience and a “foot in the door”. WIOA is willing to pay the youth’s wage (up to minimum wage) while the Company provides job experience and guidance.

For more information, please contact: 2030 N. Merrill Ave., Glendive, MT 59330; call 406-345-2131 or 406-941-0849, ask for Jen H.

Bike-a-Thon St. Judes Bike-a-Thon will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Baker Lake Gazebo. For sponsor sheets or information, please call Lisa at 406-891-2436.

Bingo Baker Lions Club Bingo will be held Sunday, Apr. 3, and Sunday, Apr. 17, at the Baker Senior Center from 2-4 p.m.

Bring the family for an afternoon of fun.

Golden Girls luncheon The Golden Girls will hold their April luncheon Friday, the 15th, at noon at Heiser’s Bar.

Times celebrating 100 years. . .

1916-2016

Large Selection of NEW Spring Apparel & Footwear

Visit Our Website at www.FallonCountyExtra.com

2 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 14, 2006 -Superintendent Ron Meredith of Baker was honored in Helena Mar. 23 at the Montana Association of School Superintendents’ meeting. Ron was acknowledged as the Southeast Administrator of the Year and also as a retiring superintendent for the state of Montana. . . High temperature was 78 degrees April 10. . . Fallon County has hired a second deputy sheriff. Trenton Harbaugh comes to Baker from Bozeman. . . Fallon County Commission will hold a public information meeting regarding the proposed construction of the addition to the Fallon Medical Complex consisting of Public Health, Parkview II, and Fallon Medical Complex Dietary. This addition will cost approximately $6.8 million. . .

Over 350 youth on 44 teams participated in the fourth annual Baker Jam Basketball Tournament April 8-9.

Twenty-six boys’ teams and 18 girls’ teams came to play ball. . . United Blood coordinators Adeline Bertsch of Baker and LaVerne Schell of Plevna attended the United Blood Services Celebrating Coordinators and Celebrating Life appreciation in Billings April 8. Adeline said it was mentioned that 100 percent of the blood drawn in Baker is used in Fallon County. . .

Three Plevna residents have filed for two open trustee positions on the Plevna School Board. They are Dave Schuetzle, Rob Kono, both incumbents, and Scot Buerkle. . .

Kay Entzel of Rhame was the winner of the $100 Freezer Frenzy at Reynolds.

20 YEARS AGO Friday, April 12, 1996 -Girls State delegates include Jana Obye and Tiffany Schmidt of Baker High School and Nola Wenz of Plevna High School. Alternates are Tanya Schmidt of Baker and Susan Domer of Plevna. . .

Ismay is featured in a book on America’s Smallest Towns. . .

Cindy Austin is the new face at the Courtesy Counter at Reynolds. She is being trained

by Dolores Schell in all areas of customer service. . . An open house will be held April 20 to honor Lea Grainger on her 88th birthday. . . Dave Havens and Delbert Schweigert, newly appointed school board trustees, were installed by Marlene Ferrel, County Supt. of Schools, Apr. 3. . . Quality Transportation congratulates Bill Moline on 700,000 miles of safe driving. . . . Confirmed at American Lutheran Church Sunday by Pastor Dave Olson were Michelle Beck, Britney Geving, Annie Gogo, Neal Hanley, Jessica Heaps, Jasi Johnson, Kelly Leischner, Matt Mason, Kyle Sander, Joshua Schwartz and Mac Strait.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 10, 1986 -Three Baker High School students have been named to the Division I All-Conference volleyball team. They are Coleen Barkley, Sandy Jacobsen, and Vicki Arnell. . . 1986 prom candidates are Sandi Krueger, Sheila Graham, Tricia Strangford, Amanda Sikorski, James Herbst, Scott Wood, Sean Smith and Jeff Nichols. . . Rick Schell has moved to San Diego and will be working in refrigeration and air conditioning. He is the son of Clarence and Dolores Schell. . . April 4 Lena Linden celebrated her 87th birthday. .

Lillian Bondell, who was injured in a car accident Mar. 20 has been transferred to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings for more tests and surgery. . . Official opening of the Lakeview Country Club was held last Sunday.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 8, 1976 -The dredging of Baker Lake began as a two and a half year, $210,000 project, but now it has all the possibilities of becoming a five year, $410,000 project, according to County Planner Tom Kelly. . . Deacons and trustees of the Baker Bible Church are shown breaking the ground in preparation for their new church that will be moved from Fallon and located on Fifth Street East. Pictured are Ervin Freier, Roy Wood, John Karch, Emil Fried, Verle Graham, Pastor Lynn Holm and Bill Fried. . .

Loren Fredric Bruggeman, known by his friends as “Prof” or “Fritz” is retiring after 53 years in the Baker Schools as a student, teacher and principal. . . Gene Russell of Russell’s Store released names of the winners of the drawing sponsored by the clothing store. Mrs. Doug Ellingson won 50 pounds of Montana beef, and Mrs. Bud Quinell received a Samsonite tote bag. .

To be married to the same person 67 years, such as Elsie and George Griffith have, is quite an honor itself, but that honor is greatly increased when President Ford sends a personal note of congratulations. . . . Third grade Brownies Troop 176 are pictured giving baby gifts they made during Brownie meetings to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wenz of Plevna. They made the baby an honorary Girl Scout. Pictured are Vicki Uttke, LaVonne Wolenetz, Tanya Dilworth, Brenda Bechtold, Susan Duneman, and

Weather Vane Mar 30 54 29 .14 Mar 31 42 27 .02 Apr 01 53 18 T Apr 02 72 23 Apr 03 66 33 Apr 04 69 29 Apr 05 55 32 .09 YTD Moisture - 1.22

FALLON COUNTY TIMES (USPS 184940)

Ph. 406-778-3344 • Fax: 778-3347 PO Box 679 • Baker, Montana 59313-0679 2016 Member Published every Friday in Baker, Montana Darlene Hornung.......................Publisher/Manager Susan Newell..............................................Typesetter Tammy O'Donnell .....................................Sales Sherry Vogel ..............................................Reporter Michael Castleberry..................................Graphics Advertising must be in by 2 p.m. Tuesday Periodicals postage paid in Baker, MT POSTMASTER Send address changes to: FALLON COUNTY TIMES • PO Box 679 • Baker, MT 59313 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $39 in trade area (593 & 586 zip codes) $44 in Montana $54 outside Montana

ADVERTISING RATES: Local...........................................................per column inch $7.10 National Advertising....................................per column inch $8.36 Classified............................................15¢ per word over 25 words $8.95 minimum, all strictly cash Cards of Thanks..................................15¢ per word over 50 words $6.85 minimum, all strictly cash e-mail: fctimes@midrivers.com • www.FallonCountyExtra.com

leader Marlene Bechtold.

Flace Phebus and Dave Briggs were elected aldermen; L.E. Rushton, city treasurer; and R.W. Marks, police magistrate. . . Dr. C.F. Hogeboom and wife arrived in Baker Saturday from South Dakota, bringing all their household goods. They moved into the Mark Niccum residence. . .

Louis Jensen and Betty Beckman of Baker won second place in the division flag contest held in Miles City.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 14, 1966-Tom McGonigal, Louis Jensen, Marion Callen, and State Fish and Game Warden Robert May were pictured with some of the 324 pheasants they were to release in the area for the pleasure of hunters in the fall. . . Because of rising costs, the school trustees, prior to renewing the federal hot lunch agreement in May for the 66-67 school term, were 90 YEARS AGO forced to raise the individual Thursday, April 8 and15, meal costs to 35 cents.

1926 -- H.K. Wheeler has purchased the property formerly 60 YEARS AGO occupied by Mrs. Millard and Thursday, April 12, 1956-- would convert the place into a Taxi service at any hour of the greenhouse. . . Baker city elecday or night was promised by tions were quiet. Emil Ravey Howard Stanhope, who had was elected mayor, O.R. Blanreceived the MRC permit as chard and L.F. Bruggeman alwell as a tentative franchise by dermen, and P.E. Hubbard the City of Baker. This in- police judge. . . Fred and Paul cludes a radius of 50 miles, so Straub, two progressive farmtrips to Ekalaka, Wibaux and ers from the Plevna area, conPlevna have been made possi- cluded a land deal where they ble. . . Girls State delegates se- purchased 1280 acres. . . lected to represent Baker at Lloyd Wheeler from near Bozeman in June were Jean Ismay had been brought to the Gail Morton and Joan E. Rabe. hospital in Baker with a gunAlternates were Sally Griffith shot wound in his leg. Mr. and Joan Ruth Herbst. . . Any- Wheeler had been hunting a one interested in golfing was coyote that had been bothering asked to be at the meeting at his stock and in handling the Grainger’s Hall Friday night. gun it accidentally discharged.

A golf club and course were to be discussed with the view of organizing a golf club in Baker. . . Baker Drive-In Theater will open this weekend with “The Robe”. The DriveIn was just completed with all By Sherry Vogel the modern facilities for the For better health, experts open theater. recommend both physical activity and a healthy diet. Now 70 YEARS AGO that winter is all but over and Thursday, April 11, 1946-- spring is kissing the wind with Men joining the regular Army promise, it’s a great time to get during the first week in April outside once again to exercise. included Donald C. Johnson Here are a few tips for exerand William H. Koenig, both cise and to enjoy outdoor acenlisted for an 18 month pe- tivities for spring.

• Recruit a walking or jogriod. . . R.K. Munsell and sons ging partner Wes and Douglas have pur• Walk around the football chased a slaughter house and field/track packing plant in Miles City. . .

• Take the dog for a daily LeRoy Moline was elected walk trustee at the school election • Wash the car held Saturday afternoon. . .

• Bike around town Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Abbott of • Mow the lawn with a push Dickinson have taken up resimower dence in Baker and are occu• Plant a flower or vegetable pying the Henry Huether garden, weed often home. Mr. Abbott was en• Play with your children in gaged in cattle buying. the city park • Join a softball or golf team 80 YEARS AGO • Swim or join a water aeroThursday, April 9, 1936 -- bics class G.R. Moshier was elected • Take a nature walk through mayor of Baker at the munici- Medicine Rocks Park with the pal election held Monday. entire family.

Fallon County Timely-Tips

Let Your YIELDS Grow, Not Your WEEDS! Plan to Boost Production in your Crops and Pastureland.

100 Years Ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people.

Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times will be 100 years old in May 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then. ____________ : ____________

Jail Contract At an adjourned meeting of the board of county commissioners, July 6th, at which all members were present, the contract for the new jail was awarded to H.F. Griesy, the well-known local contractor.

The contract for the heating and plumbing was let to A.C. Jasperson, of Baker, his bid being for 150 feet additional radiation in the court house.

The Pauly Jail Building Co., St. Louis, Mo., were awarded the contract for the steel work, which includes the jail cells.

Their bid, the only one received, was $4220.

Griesy’s bid for erecting and completing the jail, except plumbing and heating and steel work, was, for a two-story building, $5620; for a one-story building, $3841.20.

There were numerous other bids, most of them considerably higher, all of which were rejected because they were not received at the time specified by the board.

Jasperson’s bid for the heating and plumbing, including 150 feet additional radiation in the court house was $3642 for one-story and $3904 for a two-story building.

The St. Louis company will furnish four tool-proof cells, according to plans and specifications of Link & Haire, the architects, of Billings, and agree to have the same fully completed on or before Sept. 15th.

Two sets of plans were submitted to bidders, one for a onestory building and one for a two-story building. The commissioners have concluded to erect a two-story building.

Under the law they are limited to an expenditure of $10,000, or less, for a building of this character. ____________ : ____________

Minneapolis minister will permanently locate here Rev. H.L. Anderson, of Minneapolis, arrived here yesterday, and Saturday will be installed as pastor of the German Lutheran Church in this city. Sunday he will be inducted into the pastorate at Willard.

Rev. J.O. Warburg, of Bowman, will conduct the ceremonies, which will be held at the Congregational Church at Baker.

The new minister is a graduate of St. Olaf College; also of the U. G. Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minn.

Later dates will be announced for Carlyle and Ollie. ____________ : ____________

Night watchman victim of gas “We the jury, duly empaneled to inquire into the death of William Gilman, after due inquiry find that he came to his death by accidental asphyxiation, and that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the case, and that the deceased had been fully warned of the dangers of entering the pit in the absence of assistance.

E.A. Monroe, Foreman, Jack Pratt, Jacob Kesler, A.F. Hythecker, O.J. Owens, George M. Daugherty.”

Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Ten people came out to play pinochle April 3 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There was one table of four players

and two tables of three players.

Winners were Doris Geving, Mae Bohle, Iven Felt and Gwen Setinc.

Pinochle will be played again Sunday, April 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

HUGE discounts on new homes, auto/home and new roof.

One simple call could save you a lot of money Recently saved a Baker customer $3,000 per year on their autos alone!

• Weed, Disease, Insect and Foliar Nutrient Applications • Product and Crop Consulting • Dependable, On-Time Service • Pre- & Post-Application Field Checks • Aircraft pattern tested with GPS

Baker office in the Lake City Shopping Center 1-800-859-0333 • (406) 679-0262

RaeAnn Svedberg, Agent

Plu’s Flying Service, Inc.

rsvedberg@farmersagent.com ~ www.farmersagent.com/rsvedberg

Darrin Pluhar, Operator • 406-775-6640 • Ekalaka & Baker, Montana

Baker Agronomy Center

Daily Specials • April 8- 14 Friday - Pork Chop Marsala • Potato Soup Saturday - All U Can Eat Soup and Salad Bar Tuesday - Reuben Casserole • Taco Soup Wednesday - Spaghetti Creamy Mushroom Soup Thursday - Pepperoncini Beef Hoagie Tuscan Soup

We serve homemade breads and desserts or take a loaf of homemade bread home!

Lake City Shopping Center 406-778-2202 Open Tuesday - Saturday 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To Go Orders • See us on Facebook!

Please give 24 hours notice for pans of caramel rolls

Administrative Professionals Day Wednesday, April 27 REWARD THEIR HARD WORK Bosses . . .

Here’s one phone call you really should make for yourself !!

DON’T MISS OUT! Call Tammy O’Donnell at 406-778-3344

by Monday, April 18

Full Service Agro no my Plant Fertilizer • Crop Protection • Seed • Recommendations and farm service geared around your operation • Latest in crop management products to maximize this year’s crop potential Grower owned company helping to achieve success in the field Stop in and visit:

Parker Murnion

Call: 406-778-2929

Letters to the editor policy Letters to the editor are welcome and will be published if they adhere to the following rules: They must be signed (unless e-mailed) and include an address and phone number for verification.

They must be an issue of public interest and preferably concern only one topic.

Letters should be as brief as possible. We reserve the right to edit the letters for length as well as taste and libel. Letters should be typed or legibly written.

Letters from outside the immediate area will be considered only if they are of local interest.

Letters to the editor, guest columns and guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

Obituary policy Fallon County Times has three options for submitting obituaries: Basic Obituary - Includes the person’s name, age, town of residency and information about funeral services - NO Charge Custom Obituary - You choose the length, wording and if you want a small photo - Cost is $30 for up to 300 words, more than 300 words $45.

Premium Obituary - Several photos and a longer announcement cost varies by length of obituary.

All obituaries are placed on the Fallon County Times website at no cost.

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 -

3

Patchwork Quilt Guild News

Doris Benner Funeral services for Doris Benner, 81, of Baker will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Apr, 11, 2016 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial will take place in the Carlyle Cemetery.

A family receiving friends service for Doris will be held from 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 10, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker.

Doris passed away Mar. 31, 2016 at Fallon Medical Complex after a valiant battle with cancer.

Doris Gertrude Benner was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Beach, N.D., to Otis and Ina Lutts.

She grew up on a farm west of Carlyle along with her brothers and sisters. In 1954, Doris graduated from Baker High School. Shortly thereafter, Doris met a young man who was working on the threshing crew and the rest, as they say, is history. Doris Gertrude and George Benner were married Dec. 4, 1954 in Baker. To this union four children were born: Cecil, Gertrude, William and Emma. Doris had a dedication to her children like no other.

She was first and foremost a “mom” and always made sure her children had what they needed. She learned the art of creativity and often made what couldn’t be bought. Doris had the gift of crocheting, sewing and knitting many of her children’s clothes. Much of her handiwork has been passed down to friends and family in the form of afghans, hats, Christmas stockings, and pillowcases.

Doris was also an avid gardener and took great pride in her garden and flowers. She prepared many meals for family and friends from her harvest. Many hours were spent trying and creating new recipes for family gatherings.

Doris was a lifelong learner and took to the internet to find

answers to cooking and gardening questions as well as keep in touch w i t h family.

Doris a n d George spent 52 years together.

They believed in the spirit of American values of hard work and family. They asked for nothing but were always there to lend a helping hand. Upon the death of her husband, Doris moved to the Parkview Complex where she spent many hours with her friends putting together puzzles, helping the residents and enjoying retirement. Doris loved her family and never forgot a birthday, anniversary or special occasion with a card and gift.

Doris leaves behind her four children and their families: Cecil and Cheryl Benner, Gertie and Bob Baldwin, Willie and Penny Benner, and Emma and Frank Minnick. Grandchildren: Melissa Benner, DaNae Johnson, Brandon Baldwin, Tiffany Rose Benner, Leigha, Lisa and Loren Minnick; three great-grandchildren: Joshua, Jonathan and Joy Johnson; and sisters, Della Bunney and Louise Hochmuth.

She was preceded in death by her husband George; her beloved twin sister Dora Kunda; brothers Bill and Russell Lutts; and Maxine Waymire. She also mourned the loss of her grandchildren Luke and Brian.

The family would like to thank the staff and personnel of Fallon Medical Complex for their compassion and care the past few weeks of Doris’ life.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

Apr. 13 - Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting Apr. 18 - Fallon County 4-H Small Projects Judging Apr. 20 - Fallon County 4-H Council meeting Apr. 21 - Carter County 4-H Council meeting Apr. 27 - Southeastern Montana Health Fair

It doesn’t do any good to do something If no one knows you’re doing it...

Get the word out!

Advertise in the Fallon County Times

Give Peace a Chance

By Wade Sikorski Senator Steve Daines came to Baker, where I live, to talk about, as he put it, a “war on coal”. His visit was part of an energy tour leading up to an Energy Expo in Billings which he organized on behalf of the fossil fuel industries. As the days have passed and I have thought about what was implicit in what he said, I find myself increasingly disturbed by how he and other politicians, like Ryan Zine, Tim Fox, Greg Gianforte, and Donald Trump, are framing environmentalists.

Global warming is an established fact. Climate scientists are just short of unanimously agreeing that it is not only happening, but is human caused and will become catastrophic if business as usual continues. Environmentalists, like myself, see ourselves as working for the noblest of ends, trying to leave today’s children a healthy world to live in.

But, ignoring reality, politicians like Daines are rebranding our efforts as a “war on coal”.

The more I think about it, the more I’m offended. The future is at risk, mostly because of coal, and the politicians who represent me are fighting a “war” to save coal, as if coal were a victim and the reality of global warming could be ignored without consequence.

The “war on coal” isn’t a real war, obviously. It’s a metaphor, a strategy to draft recruits into an effort to discredit environmentalists. As such, the “war on coal” resembles other metaphorical wars we have been drafted into, like the “war on drugs”, the “war on cancer”, and the “war on terror”.

All of these “wars” turned out to be just as expensive as any real war, and none of them have ended in anything resembling a victory. Like real wars, they all caused much suffering and wasted many lives, mostly because they were false to reality. Global warming will win the “war on coal” because it is real, and the “war on coal” isn’t.

Metaphors help us interpret the world. By likening something to something else, we

FALLON COUNY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ANNUAL DINNER MEETING Thee Garage Sunday, April 10 • 4:30 p.m.

Stop by the office 115 Main N., Suite 3C or Call

406-778-2920 for a FREE TICKET All Membership Welcome Door Prizes

understand it better.

Metaphors can enrich our thoughts, deepen our reflection, revealing what was concealed, but they can also lock our thoughts up in prisons where they dictate what we think. By renaming the effort to stop global warming as a “war on coal”, Daines is trying to control our thoughts, concealing what climate scientists have long ago proven about global warming.

A “war on coal” is a tempting metaphor for Daines to push his agenda because it stirs up anger, nurtures resentment, and conceals reality.

But I doubt he has thought all the implications through.

Daines and his friends seem to have forgotten that in war things get violent, and people are killed.

And so, here is my worry: If Daines, Zinke, Fox, Gianforte and Trump keep pushing their “war”, eventually their followers are going to take it literally, and they are going to do what people in war usually do - assault, maim and kill.

Starting a “war” works well for Daines. He feeds people’s anger because he wants to be their hero, their champion the guy who saves them from Obama, the EPA, and environmentalists. Because “war” works so well for him, my question is: will he slam on the brakes before his followers get too angry, stopping them before they become violent?

Listening to Daines in Baker, I feel he has lost control of his metaphor. There are no brakes on the car he’s driving. We could easily end up, as in the other metaphorical wars we have been drafted into fighting, in a place none of us want to be. Maybe, instead of starting yet another “war”, Daines should give peace a chance.

Wade Sikorski lives on the family ranch in southeastern Montana. He has a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Massachusetts and is the author of several books, including Sacrificial Rituals.

Submitted by Joan Grammond The Patchwork Quilt Guild met Mar. 8 at Thee Garage at 10 a.m. with seven members present.

The project for the day was to sew a project which would look like it had curves, but really had straight lines. We also brought our favorite quilt book. Jean Tronstad’s was Scrap Basket Surprises

by Kim Brackett. Quilts, Quilts, Quilts by Diana McClun and Lauren Nownes was the favorite of Deb Barth, Neila Curry and Joan Grammond. Peggy Smith’s was Strip Smart Quilts by Kathy Brown. Gwen Miller brought a Patchwork Quilts magazine from March of 1986. Kay Webb brought Stash-Buster Quilts by Lynne Edwards.

Jean Tronstad was the winner of the basket drawing and will bring the basket back next Tuesday with more goodies.

Show and tell items were: Neila Curry shared a little basket made from jeans, a Little Twister wall hanging, an embroidered snowman runner made by her sister to which she added borders.

Gwen Miller shared two denim crazy quilts and her Valentine stitch and fold wreath, a small quilt using her Diamond in a Square blocks, her ironing caddy made into a purse, and a baby blanket of rectangles and stripes in pink plaid and rust sashings.

Our project for April 12 is a fun and creative one. Each member drew the name of a geometric shape from a basket. She is to use the initials of her name to choose colors and make the shape she picked. For example: J - juice apple green, M - magical magenta, G - glamorous gray.

Come and see what we create at 10 a.m. at Thee Garage Tuesday, Apr. 12.

Fire calls March 4, 2016, the Baker Fire Department answered a call on Cabin Creek Road north of Baker for a grass fire involving one-fourth acre.

March 5, 2016, the Baker Fire Department took a call for mutual aid to Carter County for a grass fire involving 175 acres.

March 8, 2016, the Baker Fire Department responded to a grass fire two and one-half miles west of Baker. The fire involved 2.7 acres.

March 12, 2016, the Baker Fire Department responded to a grass fire on Battleship Butte Road north of Baker. This fire involved 30 acres.

March 15, 2016, the Baker Fire Department answered a mutual aid request from the Marmarth Fire Department to assist with a grass fire 20 miles south of Marmarth.

There were no city fire calls.

• A burn ban is in place effective now until further notice.

Baker Fire Department would like to thank all the employers who allow their employees to volunteer.

You are cordially invited to help us celebrate the

50th Wedding Anniversary of

Delbert & Alice Kay Schweigert.

FOR RENT One Bedroom Apartment

Prairie Manor

Apartments, Baker Available for low & moderate income households.

Rent will not exceed 30% of the adjusted monthly income.

For further information call or write:

Prairie Manor 213 Rosemary Way Lynden, WA 98264 Telephone: (360) 927-8694 TTY: 711 “Accessible interviewing will be made available.”

Equal Housing Opportunity

Saturday, April 16 • 1 - 4 p.m.

Baker Senior Citizen Center We will honor them with a short program at 2 p.m.

Please let your presence be your gift.

Dr. James R. Campbell, DDS Family Dentistry Complete general dentistry for adults & children:

“Friends Healing Friends”

• Preventive • Cosmetic • Implants • Crowns

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX & COMMUNITY CLINIC

202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic

CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site

• Fillings • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures

Practice located in Baker since 1994

Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists

SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages

Healthy Montana Kids Provider

202 South 4th Street W. Baker, MT 59313 (lower level of Fallon Medical Complex)

(406)778-5150 (800)676-7161 Ext. 231

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

Monday - Friday

4 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Residents of Superior Care Villa enjoyed a fun-filled A very busy Easter bunny made time to stop at the afternoon of dying Easter eggs. Among them were Villa where he is shown sharing his treats with Harold Florence Herbst and Vi Baird.

Pratt.

2016 National Library Week Submitted by Stacey Moore, librarian The 2016 National Library Week theme is “Libraries Transform”. Ironic how we are in the midst of change here in our own little library world. If you’ve been in lately, hopefully, you noticed the new flooring and in June we will be doing some painting. The transformation so far has added a new and bigger reading and relaxation area, a children’s area, and a study

area within the same four walls. Patrons have said the changes give the library a completely new look and feel.

During the week of April 11-15, 2016, we will be serving cookies and coffee, having give-aways, and drawings to celebrate National Library Week.

As always, remember to stop in and see our great selection of books, audio books, magazines and newspapers from around the area. We also

National Volunteer’s Appreciation Week

By Nicole Allerdings Fallon County 4-H Ambassador By participating in 4-H, youth develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility, and life skills. These accomplishments would not be attainable without the aid of numerous volunteers who dedicate their time to help 4-H members succeed. As a 4-H member for ten years, I am grateful for the guidance I have received from several devoted individuals. I would like to thank each and every volunteer who has impacted a 4-H member through their service. I would especially like to thank Carol Sparks for leading the Red Butte Ramblers club and supporting me throughout my ac-

tivities in 4-H. I would also like to thank my mother Jolinda Allerdings for encouraging me to participate in 4-H and being there to help me every step of the way. Several parents of 4-H members give of their time to assist with club activities, and I would like to thank them for allowing youth the opportunity to learn and grow through 4-H involvement. Other volunteers help members fill out record books, organize community service projects, and serve at the 4-H Food Booth during the fair. There are dozens of other ways volunteers contribute to 4-H, and I appreciate their investment in the future generation by supporting local youth.

have databases to aid you in finding your family history, gardening, building projects, and much more. We also have new services to aid our senior patrons. We can help you check out a Kindle Fire and have books downloaded for your reading pleasure or CD players that you can check out along with an audio book from our selection here at the library.

National Weather Service SKYWARN Spotter Training The National Weather Service Office in Billings, Montana, in cooperation with the Fallon County Disaster and Emergency Services in Baker, MT will be conducting a SKYWARN Spotter Training Session.

Date: Wednesday April 13 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Baker Senior Citizen Center For additional information, please contact the following individuals: Tom Frieders, National Weather Service at (406) 652-0851 ext 223 or Chuck Lee, Baker at (406) 778-7121.

SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. SPEND LOCAL. ENJOY LOCAL. It takes you to start the trend.

HOUSES FOR SALE House on 402 S. 1st St. House down the street West for sale at @ 3 East Wabasha $155,000.00. for sale at Completely remodeled $137,000.00 Both homes are ready to move into.

Clean and lots of extras. Please call Judy at 406-891-0133 for a showing.

Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC

Truck & Tire Service Due to high demand, Rolling Rubber has expanded their Baker location to full service.

We are ready to serve your needs: Alignments • Oil Changes Suspension Repair Sales of all types of passenger, light truck, commercial and ag tires

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 0% FOR 6 MONTHS FINANCING 24 Hour Roadside Assistance • (406) 874-TIRE (8473)

www.rollingrubbertf.com

Baker (406) 778-8473 • Miles City Truck Center (406) 874-8473 Miles City (406) 234-4938 • Glendive (406) 377-8473

Serving Eastern Montana since 1986

Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work and play.

Farmers Market date correction

The Easter bunny surprised Olga Ehret of the Villa, who was enjoying the warmth and sunshine in the sun room, and treated her with some Easter candy.

The date is set for the area’first Farmers Market! The Products of the Prairie Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market will be held September 10, 2016, at the Fallon County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The board is finalizing the event details and the vendors’ packets. We have a whole day planned with vendors, educational booths, entertainment, and youth activities.

For information or questions, contact Elin Kittelmann at the Fallon/Carter County Extension office at 406-778-7110 or: info@productsoftheprairie.com or visit: productsoftheprairie.com

LAND FOR SALE BY BID Estate of Duane Waarst, Owner The land to be sold is located in Fallon County, Montana. The legal description of the land is: Township 5 North, Range 57 East, M.P.M. Section 8: W½, SE¼ This parcel contains 480 acres, of which 350 acres are crop land that were most recently enrolled in the CRP program. The acreage is no longer in CRP. Bids may be mailed or delivered to the office of Ronald S. Efta, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 300, Wibaux, MT 59353. All bids shall be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the front with ‟Duane Waarst Estate Property Bid.‟ Bids will be accepted until April 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Bids will be opened on April 26th, at 3:00 p.m. After opening, the three highest bidders will be invited to a meeting within 10 days for an opportunity to orally raise their bids.

At the end of the bid process, the successful bidder will be required to enter into a Buy-Sell Agreement which will call for ten percent (10%) of the purchase price to be paid at signing. The balance will be due on closing which will occur within thirty (30) days or upon proof of good title. The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding procedure.

No minerals will transfer to the Buyer. Proof of good title will be by title insurance. A title commitment is available for interested parties to examine. Property taxes for the year 2016 will be paid by Buyer. Buyer will be entitled to possession at closing. For further information, contact Ronald S. Efta, Attorney at Law, (406) 796-2431.

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 -

5

Youth Serve Montana Scholarships

Spartan Of The Week for the week of April 4 - 8, 2016

In recognition of their outstanding performance

This week’s Spartan of the Week is Megan Slagter (Jon and Nikki), a junior on the Baker High School Girl’s Golf team.

Megan shot a 102 at the Colstrip Golf Invitational on April 1. She took first place among the approximately 18 female golfers.

MEGAN SLAGTER Padden-Kerr-Hoff Scholarship Sponsored By

B&B S EPTIC S ERVICE

This scholarship is available for continuing education students. It will be awarded to a Fallon County recipient and a Carter County recipient. The scholarship application can be found on the Fallon/Carter

County Extension website at: http://www.msuextension.org /falloncarter/homemakers.ht ml Scholarship applications need to be turned into the Extension Office by May 1,

H ap py B ir th da y April 8 - Kendal Wipperling, Jay Rost, Jeremy Rost, Lorraine Whiteman April 9 - Elle Hould, Ruby Goerndt April 10 - Brenda Uecker, Michelle Shumaker April 11 - Connie Schell, Keri Schell, Jesse Barth, Craig Pinnow, Jen Fisher, Lyla Lehner, Pat Harrison April 12 - Alivia Schultz, Gordon Steen, Jaxton Hoenke, Sandy Johnson April 13 - Bryant Steen

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed April 15 - April 21.

BAKER PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2016 - 2017 JOB OPENING

Baker Schools is seeking a K-6 Elementary Principal for the 2016-2017 school year.

Contact Don Schillinger at 406-778-3574 for more information

2016. For further information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110 or falloncarter1@montana.edu.

Support your local schools!

Helena - The Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact, and Student Assistance Foundation are seeking applicants for the 2016 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. The deadline to apply is Apr. 15, 2016.

The Youth Serve Montana Scholarships reward students who have volunteered over 100 hours in the last year and who want to further their education in state. This year, 100 high school seniors across the state will receive $1,000 toward continued education at one of Montana Campus Compact’s public, tribal, private, or community colleges and universities. It is the eleventh year this scholarship opportunity has been made available for Montana students.

The Youth Serve Montana Scholarships application form, guidelines, and FAQs can be found online at serve.mt.gov. Completed applications must be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Community Service by Apr. 15, 2016.

“We are proud to support scholarships for youth who are encouraged in their communities,” said Andrea Vernon, executive director of the Montana Campus Compact.

“Amazing things happen

The

Baker Recreation Center is seeking applications for part-time employment as an office worker/lifeguard at the complex. The applicant must be an adult who is willing to attend lifeguard & CPR/1st Aid training from June 2-4. Pay would begin at $14.79/hr and applications must be returned by 4:00p.m. on April 19. Contact Don Schillinger, Jen Fisher, or Jen Mettler at 406778-3329 for applications and questions.

Baker Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

when young people activate their passion for service and experience the power of making a difference for others.”

“All of us at SAF appreciate the variety of community service activities completed

by Montana students,” said Kelly Cresswell, Student Assistance Foundation vice president of Foundation Activities. “We know these scholarships will contribute to success in their educational endeavors.”

“It’s always an honor to reward Montana students for sharing their unique talents to make a difference in the lives of others,” said Dan Ritter, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Community Service. “Service unites Montana’s smallest and largest communities, and through this scholarship, we are able to foster lifelong commitment to serving Montana communities.”

The 2016 Youth Serve Montana Scholarships have been made possible through support from the Governor’s Office of Community Service, Montana Campus Compact,

and Student Assistance Foundation.

The Governor’s Office of Community Service expands and promotes national service and volunteerism in Montana and engages citizens in service and emergency preparedness. Visit: serve.mt.gov.

Montana Campus Compact is Montana’s largest higher education network and works to improve community life by educating students for civic and social responsibility.

Thirteen MTCC campuses match the AmeriCorps Education Award. Visit: www.mtcompact.org.

Student Assistance Foundation is a nonprofit Montana corporation that provides students with knowledge and tools to pursue and fund their postsecondary education.

Funds generated by SAF are returned to Montanans in the form of education grants, scholarships, and public benefit programs - to date totaling more than $29.6 million.

Visit: www.safmt.org or: www.SmartAboutCollege.org.

Team Helgoth ZOMBIE Fun Run In memory of Nick Helgoth Sun., May 8 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Vendor Show • Kid Carnival (by SAAD) Miniature golf • Music by Rock Jocks Oula Session! • Zombie Makeup Fun Run starts @ 5:30 p.m.

There will be babysitting from 5pm until you finish the fun run.

Free will offering dinner served by Heiser’s Bar and Casino starting at 6 p.m. until gone.

Post-apocalyptic PARTY Complete with beer gardens, costume contest and Rock Jock music all night!

Visit Team Helgoth on Facebook or stop at Heiser’s to get a registration form. Register by April 11 and receive a t-shirt and bag of goodies!

Any vendors interested in having a booth can contact Sara 406-853-4527

Proceeds will benefit Luke Gonsioroski, 17 year old Baker High School junior who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Best of Luck!

BAKER HIGH SCHOOL Band & Choir Students

DISTRICT MUSIC FESTIVAL

April 8 & 9, 2016 • Glendive, Montana

Shawn Hirst, Taylor Mille, Taiken Goerndt, Taylyn Koenig, Autumn Law, Megan Greiff, Katherine Ford, Kendal Wipperling, Katelynn Afrank, Maryssa Rusley, Jozell Witcher, Megan Slagter, Alivia Schultz, Sheyanne Janeway, Mariah Miller, Savanah Burkhalter, Kaitlynn Cunningham, Alissa Bohle, Addison Bryan, Lena Kennel, Halle Burdick, Shelby Moore, Isaac Rost, Breanna Miller, Maleah Graham, Courtney Tudor, Javon DeGrand, Alissa Schell, Marissa Leivestad, McKenzie Holliday, Dani Rost, Megan Smith, Madison Moore, Bryce Hufford, Caleb Ploeger, Hannah Gonsioroski, Savannah Davis, Anna Espeland, Joe Fisher, Melissa Breitbach, Scotti Robinson, Dustin Rost, Casey Wyrwas, Taylyn Dukart, Riley Schultz, Shelhamer, Teight Madler, Katie Wang, Dalton Herbst, Tannon Dukart, Kelsey Miller, Macee Hadley, Virgil Spethman, Rachel Rost, Terrell Koenig, Cameron MacKay, Nic Bohle, Alex Bohle, Trevor Griffith, Spencer Losing, Devon Solberg and Jacob Wang.

Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing Townsend Accounting

Bumble Bee Floral Baker Body Shop Sawhorse Construction Dick's Heating & Cooling WBI Energy James R. Campbell D.D.S. Baker Metal & Recycling Baker Rexall Drug Circle R Steel & Insulation Insurance Store Mitchell’s Oilfield Service Thee Body Shop

Beach Co-op of Baker Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber DistributionNOW 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. Thee Garage Bar & Steakhouse Diamond J Redi-MIx

6 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Bumper Sticker Contest winner Lyann Gajeske created a bumper sticker with the slogan, “Hay! Eat Montana Beef!” and placed first in the third grade division of the Agriculture in Montana Schools Design Contest.

She received a two dollar bill from the Baker CowBelles.

Great job, Lyann!

Back row, l-r: Advisor Mr. Isaacs, Bret Edgell, Dylan Sander, Jessica Stockett, Jake Edgell, Jessica Paul.

Front row, l-r: Taylor Bertsch, Trinity Rieger, Ashley Sander, Dacy Buerkle and L-r: Whitney Thielen, Noah Arnold, Tylee Rieger, Sophia Dulin.

Cooper O’Connor, Wyatt Isaacs, Carson Sander, and Brandon Breihahn.

State FFA Convention March 30 through April 2 nearly 1600 Montana FFA members, advisors, and guests visited Bozeman to participate in the 86th annual Montana FFA State Convention. Students traveled from over 94 communities across Montana to compete in career-oriented contests and be recognized for their accomplishments.

The convention was a multi-faceted event that allows students ample opportunity to gain leadership and personal development skills, and constructively compete against their peers.

Plevna FFA members and advisor Mr. Isaacs had a chance to interact in the Bozeman community through cleaning walking trails and fishing access during a “Day of Service”, tour a local alpaca ranch, and attend the convention tradeshow. Plevna FFA members also attended business sessions and competed in career development events such as Agronomy,

Farm Business Management, Livestock Evaluation, Sr. and Jr. Creek Speaking, and Greenhand Conduct of Meetings.

Plevna students excelled in the following events: Agronomy - Plevna Team placed 5th out of 59 teams; individually, Dylan Sander placed 10th, Jacob Edgell 18th, Jessica Stockett 20th, and Jessica Paul 75th out of 220 individuals.

Farm Business Management - Plevna team placed 11th out of 55 teams; Jessica Stockett placed 20th, and Dylan Sander 33rd out of 212 individuals.

Greenhand Conduct of

Meetings - Plevna Team consisted of Dacy Buerkle, Sophia Dulin, Bret Edgell, Jenna Paul, Taylor Bertsch, Ashley Sander, and Trinity Rieger and placed 3rd.

The FFA encourages their members to get involved and develop a truly positive set of attitudes and skills that will enable them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Programs like FFA teach youth of our communities some of the most valuable lessons they will ever receive through career development events, leadership opportunities and community service.

PLEVNA SCHOOL DISTRICT #55 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 11, 2016 • 7 P.M. PLEVNA HIGH SCHOOL • PBS ROOM Bus routes for the 2016-2017 school year will be considered at this meeting.

Anyone requesting changes in the bus routes should contact Supt. Jule Walker at 406-772-5666

by Monday, April 11.

Fourth grade birdhouses

By Nicole Allerdings Mrs. Isaacs’ fourth grade class recently crafted birdhouses with the help of Jessica Stockett, Dylan Sander and Jake Edgell. Each student built a birdhouse with materials from a kit. They used a hammer and nails to attach the

pieces of wood. After the birdhouses were completed, the students painted them and attached a loop of string on top to hang them.

The fourth grade enjoyed working in the shop and showing their creativity through this project.

Experience: Successful Businessman Fire Dept. volunteer for 31 years Fire Chief for 24 years(City of Baker & Baker Rural Fire Dist) Baker Rural Fire District Board Member Planning Board President & Member for 10 years Zoning Board Member North Baker Water & Sewer District Board Member Reserve Sheriff Deputy for Fallon County City of Baker Citizen of the year 2014 I would be honored to be your commissioner and work with the people to keep this a great community.

I would appreciate your vote!

Pd. for by Randy Hoenke, Box 1225, Baker, MT 59313

Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church.

District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court.

Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays.

Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 10.

American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, Apr. 11.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, Apr. 12.

Baker CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, Apr. 13.

BPA Breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. 1 p.m., Thee Garage Showroom, Apr. 17.

50th wedding anniversary celebration for Delbert and Alice Kay Schweigert, 1-4 p.m., Baker Senior Citizen Center, Apr. 16.

BPA breakfast buffet, 8 a.m. 1 p.m., Thee Garage Showroom; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 17.

Baker Homemakers; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m., Apr. 18.

Best of Luck!

District Music Festival April 8-9, 2016 • Miles City, Montana

Plevna Band

Front Row: Dacy Buerkle, Ashley Sander, Jess Stockett, Taylor Bertsch 2nd Row: Jenna Paul, Trinity Rieger, Jessica Paul 3rd Row: Brett Edgell, Colter Peterson, Taylor Rieger Not Pictured: Dylan Sander- trumpet Mrs. Bruha - Director/Advisor THEE GARAGE BAR & STEAKHOUSE BANK OF BAKER BAKER FURNITURE FALLON COUNTY TIMES FARMER’S UNION OIL CO. GRIFFITH RENTAL K & S ELECTRIC GRIFFITH EXCAVATING, INC. QUALITY TRANSPORTATION REYNOLDS MARKET RUSSELL’S CLOTHING TOWNSEND ACCOUNTING BUMBLE BEE FLORAL BAKER BODY SHOP DICK’S HEATING & COOLING WBI ENERGY JAMES R. CAMPBELL D.D.S BAKER METAL & RECYCLING BAKER REXALL DRUG CIRCLE R STEEL & INSULATION INSURANCE STORE MITCHELL’S OILFIELD SERVICE

BEACH CO-OP OF BAKER BAKER ACE HARDWARE 4J WELL SERVICE J & M LUMBER SAWHORSE CONSTRUCTION DISTRIBUTION NOW FALLON COUNTY VETERINARY SERVICE D & D OILFIELD SERVICE PLEVNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THEE BODY SHOP WOODY’S TRUCKING PRAIRIE FUELS ROLLING RUBBER TIRE FACTORY BATTERMAN LAW OFFICE GRIFFITH STEEL DENBURY RESOURCES, INC. DIAMOND J REDI-MIX TRENDLINE EQUIPMENT BADLANDS ELECTRIC B & B SEPTIC SERVICES DARCY L. WASSMANN, P.C. RIEGER FENCING & CONTRACTING

Plevna Choir

Front Row: Cole Edgell, Layne Silver-Farris, Isaiah Prather 2nd Row: Trinity Rieger, Colter Peterson, Jessica Paul, Taylor Rieger 3rd Row: Taylor Bertsch, Ashley Sander, Brett Edgell, Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle Not Pictured: Laylah Dulin and Sophia Dulin Mrs. Bruha - Director/Adviser STRAUB HEATING & COOLING BOHLE ANGUS RANCH & BOHLE IMAGES CLINTON, JOLINDA, BRANDI, NICOLE ALLERDINGS GRAY RANCH DON & EILEEN RIEGER VIVIAN PANASUK STEVE & JAN STICKNEY WILLIE, PENNY & TIFFANY BENNER DAN & LYNETTE O’CONNOR WAYNE & MARY MANGOLD STEFFES RANCH, INC., LARRY, CARMIE, CHAD, STEPHANIE, & SHAWNNA ISMAY GRAIN COMPANY, LLC., RITA, GENE, LOREEN, LEE & NANCY NEMITZ DAVE & JODI SCHUETZLE & FAMILY B & B FARMS, NORMA, DAN, BRITT & DON BUERKLE FAMILIES FRED & DONNA HOUZVICKA NICK & HERCHEL O’CONNOR

NEMITZ TRUCKING, LEE, NANCY & JOSH DALE & SHARON BUERKLE TUNBY RANCH TARGHEES, RANDY, AMANDA, ABIGAIL & ZANE NORTON & JULE WALKER ALBERT, LYNN, JESSICA, JENNA, JAEDA & JORDAN PAUL JW TRANSPORT, INC., BILL JODI, MORGAN, MARIAH, BILLIE JO & JOHNNY MILLER TNT CATTLE COMPANY, BOBBY, MISSY, WHITNEY, WYATT & WILEY THIELEN LORIN & CAROL BUERKLE DARIN & NICOLE BUERKLE & FAMILY SCOT & NIKKI BUERKLE, TRISTAN & TAYVEN BRITT & NICOLE BUERKLE, CORBIN & BRYNN DIRK & SHEILA O’CONNOR, COOPER, MADISON, AVERY, MILES, EMMA AND ELLIE JOHN & KRISSY EDGELL, JACOB, COLE & BRET

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Mid-Rivers Offers Higher Education Scholarships to Area Students Mid-Rivers Communications will award 35 $1,000 Higher Education Scholarships to students who will be attending a college, university or technical school as an undergraduate for the 2016-17 school year and have a parent/guardian who is a member of the Cooperative with active local telephone or Internet service. Twelve additional $500 scholarships will also be awarded at the MidRivers Annual Meeting on June 2, through a drawing of eligible students attending the annual meeting in Lambert.

Thanks to the generosity of former Trustee Mark Robbins, an additional $1,000 in drawing scholarships will be awarded at this year’s annual meeting.

To qualify for the annual meeting drawing, students must sign up at the annual meeting, must be accompanied at the meeting by a parent/guardian who is a Cooperative member with active Mid-Rivers local telephone or Internet service, must be enrolled to attend a higher education institution, and must provide documentation of full-time enrollment at the annual meeting.

Application forms for the Mid-Rivers Higher Education Scholarships, to be awarded through the competitive application process, are available from any Mid-Rivers Customer Service office, from the counselor of any high school within Mid-Rivers’ service area, or online at: www.midrivers.com/scholarship/.

Application deadline is Thursday, March 31, 2016.

Selection for the Mid-Rivers Scholarship will be determined by April 30, 2016. Eligibility requirements for the competitive $1,000 scholarships are: • The applicant must be a graduating high school senior entering the freshman year of college, university or technical school, or a current college, university, or technical school undergraduate. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student. Graduate students and previous Mid-Rivers scholarship winners are ineligible.

• The applicant, or his or her parent(s) or legal guardian, must be a Cooperative member with active local telephone or Internet service from MidRivers.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Mid-Rivers to verify membership status at least 30 days in advance of the application deadline. Not all telephone and/or Internet customers are automatically members. The membership application must Publishing the history of Fallon County since 1916 ...

ONE ISSUE AT A TIME To subscribe, call the Times at 406-778-3344.

have been completed and accepted by the Mid-Rivers Board of Trustees.

• Student must complete the application form and its requirements, including a personal goals statement, a copy of the most recent transcripts, complete with ACT or SAT test score results, and two letters of recommendation from current teachers and one character reference letter.

The completed application with all required attachments must be submitted, by mail to: Mid-Rivers Higher Education Scholarship, 213 W. Benham St., Glendive, MT 59330, or emailed to: mrcom@midrivers.coop by March 31, 2016 at 5:00 pm. A March 31, 2016, postmark will meet the application deadline requirement.

The applications will be judged based on the following criteria: • 30% – Scholastic aptitude • 40% – School and community activities • 30% – Personal statement Scholarship certificates announcing the awards will be presented to recipients in May, in time for recognition during graduation or school award ceremonies if applicable.

Scholarship funds will not be disbursed until Mid-Rivers receives proof of full-time enrollment in the college, university or technical school of the scholarship recipient.

Once proof of enrollment is received, payment will be made by a joint check to the recipient and the school.

Scholarships must be claimed

by December 31, 2016, or the money will be forfeited. These scholarships are funded by the Mid-Rivers Fund for Education. Mid-Rivers is proud to be able to offer this $41,000 in scholarship funding to help Eastern and Central Montana students reach their higher education goals.

Red Cross asks for blood donations The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring to ensure a sufficient supply for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country.

Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation.

Eligible donors can give red blood cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a double red cell donation, where available. During a double red cell donation, two units of red blood cells are collected while most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor. Double red cell donors must meet additional eligibility criteria, which will be determined at

L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department

the donation appointment.

Debbie Cody-Nabors is a blood donor who gives double red cells. Her mother received transfusions twice a week during treatment for aplastic anemia. “I donate blood as often as I can in memory of my mom,” she said. “Please donate blood if you can to help save lives as you never know when you’ll be on the receiving end.”

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O, A negative and B negative. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year, and double red cells may be donated every 112 days, up to three times per year.

To make an appointment to give blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767).

Election News AutoMARK Ballot marking system HAVA - Help America Vote Act required each polling place to allow voters with disabilities to mark a ballot privately and independently if they so choose. The AutoMARK is the ballot marking system the Secretary of State’s office has chosen to assist Montana’s voters with disabilities to mark a ballot independently.

The AutoMARK can be used with a computer voice that will read the ballot, and a key pad with raised, shaped buttons, also these buttons are marked with Braille. In addition, the screen can be shut off if the voter would prefer to ensure the privacy of their ballot.

The AutoMARK can also be used as a touch screen, with or without the computer voice.

The AutoMARK is not a voting device, it is a ballot marking system only. There are no

BPA Breakfast Buffet

Sunday, April 17 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thee Garage Showroom

Free Will Donation Proceeds go towards sending students to BPA Nationals in Boston

BUYING MINERALS Bill L. Seerup

-7

ballot totals accumulated or stored in the AutoMARK. You do not have to be disabled to use the AutoMARK, any voter may use the AutoMARK. If you would like more information or would like to have a demonstration or try the AutoMARK yourself, come to the Clerk and Recorder/Election Administrator’s Office. We are located at 10 W. Fallon Avenue, 406778-7106.

Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/falloncountyelections

• March 28, 2016 - April 3, 2016 - 42 Calls for service: 1 911 hang-up; 1 agency assist; 4 animal complaints; 6 citizen assists; 1 criminal mischief; 2 disturbances; 1 family member assault; 1 fight; 1 funeral escort; 1 harassment; 8 informations; 2 public safety complaints; 2 suspicious vehicles; 2 thefts; 6 traffic stops; 1 unsecured building; 2 welfare checks Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.

FROM THE BENCH Justice Court • Thomas Wayne Barna, Graham, WA, speeding, truck, non-interstate exceed daytime 60 MPH limit, 69/60, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 3/4/16.

• Kyle Evan Goerndt, Baker, obstructing a peace officer or

other public servant, dismissed

by Prosecution with prejudice, ticket issued 11/19/15.

• Kyle Evan Goerndt, Baker, unauthorized communication with a detained person, dismissed by Prosecutor with prejudice, ticket issued 11/19/15.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that April is Fair Housing month? The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing.

It’s illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, or disability. There are many forms of housing discrimination that occur in Montana. A common situation involves a disabled renter who needs to keep a service or as-

sistance animal, but is not allowed a modification to the “no-pets” policy.

If you believe you’ve been the victim of illegal housing discrimination, there is help.

For more information, please visit the Housing section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org.

If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800666-6899.

t c e l E Roy Rost Republican for

Fallon County Commissioner

Do Your Part!

Keep Baker Clean!

Pd. for by Roy Rost, P.O. Box 123 Baker, MT 59313

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.

Wed., Apr. 13: Regular Sale Wed., Apr. 20: Regular Sale Wed., Apr. 27: Regular Sale w/Carmichael Wedge Tent Bull Sale

Wed.,

Wed.,

May. 4: Regular Sale w/Lemmon Livestock All Breeds Turnout Bull Sale May. 11: Regular Sale

Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.

You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522

Oil & Gas Properties Buying Oil Gas, Minerals & Royalties Producing and Non-Producing in MT, ND, WY Office: 406.652.4101 Or Cell: 406.671.0559

F allon C ounty T imes B usiness D irectory

Townsend Accounting Tri-State Service Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-3239 GUNS N THINGS LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT

406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net

Accounting, Taxes, Payroll

Jerry Townsend, Todd Tan & Rachelle Tan ACCOUNTANTS 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT

If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189

Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263

Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting

GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)

8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~

Monday

Pork Chop Sandwich w/Cheese Sticks

$6.00 Cheese Broccoli Soup

Commissioner proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, at falloncounty.net, and on the Fallon County Times website: www.falloncountyextra.com MONDAY MARCH 28, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; absent: Deb Ranum, member 9:00AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION MID-RIVERS ENCROACHMENT PERMITS - The Commission reviewed and each Commissioner for the specific district where the Encroachment Permit was issued signed Encroachment Permits for Mid- Rivers Telephone Co-op to install fiber optic cable along various roads in the County.

PARKVIEW RENTAL AGREEMENT- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Parkview Rental Agreement for a new resident.

HEALTH BOARD RESOLUTION- The Commission adopted and signed Resolution 2016-9 to reorganize the Fallon County Health Board.

AGREEMENTSTyco SimplexGrinell- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Tyco SimplexGrinnell Annual Sprinkler and Inspection Test Agreement for the wet sprinkler system in the Sheriff’s Department.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) Lease Agreement Certification Statement that exists between Todd Barkley and the MacKays.

GRIFFITH STEEL QUOTES - The Commission received quotes from Griffith Steel for 2013 hail damage repairs on the roofs of the Fairgrounds Ex-

Tuesday

Shrimp w/French Fries $6.00 Chicken Noodle Soup hibit Hall, Library and the Plevna Shop. The Commission approved the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall roof to be done right away but will do more research on the other two before making a decision.

MISCELLANEOUS - The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one account to another. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.

10:00AM RECESS TO ATTEND A FUNERAL 10:10AM- Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting.

MID-RIVERS ENCROACHMENT PERMITS - Commissioner Ranum reviewed and signed the following Encroachment Permits in her District for Mid-Rivers Telephone Co-op. to install fiber optic cable along various roads in the County.

10:45AM- Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Randash returned to the meeting.

11:00AM FAIR BOARD UPDATES Present: Fair Board MembersPat Ehret, Jerrid Geving; Barb Lechler, Fair Manager PROJECTS- Jerrid Geving said the Fair Board approved the improvements that were discussed in their last meeting with the Commission and the Commission approved of the quotes also. Graham Welding will replace the stalls in the Big Barn; Griffith Excavating will be doing dirt work to expand the parking lot south of the Big Barn; Direct Electric will be installing permanent electrical spots in the expanded parking lot; Graham Welding will be installing 122 ft of fence between the arena and electrical building. The Fair Board members said their Board also would like to add an additional concrete pad by the Free Stage to connect the existing pads in that area and they will get quotes for it per Commission’s request.

11:25AM - Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, joined the meeting.

LOWER STALLS INSURANCE- Jerrid and the Commis-

Serving S.E. Montana and S.W. North Dakota

Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Automation, Maintenance Service Baker, Montana • 406-778-3111

Wednesday

Mini Burritos w/Cheeseballs & F’Real Shake $7.00 Chili sion discussed insuring the lower stalls at the Fairgrounds.

SEASONAL WORKER WAGES - Pat Ehret said the Board would like to hire more seasonal workers this year since they have the Montana High School Rodeo in June.

The Commission agreed and approved the Fair Board hiring six workers with one lead worker. Jerrid, Julie and the Commission discussed seasonal worker wages. Jerrid and the Commission discussed the pros and cons of increasing the wage of the Fair’s seasonal workers.

11:45AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT- The City of Baker sent a letter to the Commission requesting they appoint Curtis Ehman to the Planning Board. The Commission made and approved the motion to appoint Curtis Ehman to the Fallon County Planning Board.

FAIR BOARD RESIGNATION - The Commission received a Fair Board resignation letter from Lani DeBuhr. The Commission and Lani discussed her staying on the Board and Lani agreed to stay. Because a formal resignation had been submitted the Commission made and approved the motion to not accept Lani’s resignation letter.

MINUTES APPROVALThe Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the weeks of March 21-25, 2016.

11:50AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment.

12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM AMBULANCE UPDATES Present: Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance Director; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney AMBULANCE RESOLUTION- Lisa Mitchell. Darcy Wassmann and the Commission discussed the Ambulance Resolution and Darcy will attend the next Ambulance Board

APRIL 11 - 15

Thursday

BBQ Pork w/French Fries $6.00 Tomato Basil Soup

Friday

Drummies w/Onion Rings Nuggets $6.00 Potato Cheddar Soup

meeting to discuss it with the Board also.

BRUTUS STORAGE SHED AND PARKING- Lisa said she needs a place to store the Brutus while the mass casualty trailer is being worked on and Commissioner Baldwin said he has a place she can store it until the trailer is finished.

2:00PM PLANNING DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant PLANNING FEES - Mary Grube asked the Commission to approve the Amended Planning Department Fee Schedule that changes the Examining Land Surveyor Fees from $100 to $250. Mary said Forrest Sanderson, KLJ Contracted Planner, said he will review the fee after a year to determine if it should be adjusted or left as is. The Commission made and approved the motion to amend the Planning Board Fee Schedule.

GIS/Road System TrainingMary and the Commission discussed Mike Madler providing training to Mary and other County employees for the GIS and Road Mapping Systems.

2:30PM ALIEN VAULT SYSTEM DISCUSSION Present: Andy Fujimori, IT Tech Andy Fujimori gave the Commission an updated quote from Alien Vault System. The Commission said they want to wait until DIS does their analysis of the County’s system before making a final decision.

Purchase Requests- Andy and the Commission discussed purchasing the “Go to Meeting” program for Andy to use to assist people when he is out of the office.

2:45PM PARKVIEW COMPLEX DISCUSSION The Commission received an email from David Espeland, Fallon County Medical Complex CEO, notifying them of a resident who is now living alone due to their roommate moving out. The Commission gave permission for this person to start a new lease with Parkview and stay living in the

www.farmersunionoilcenex.com

unit.

3:00PM HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE UPDATES Present: Health Insurance Committee Members-Debbie Wyrick, Alba Higgins, Selena Nelson; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney RETIREE DISCOUNT PROGRAM - The Commission, Darcy Wassmann and the Health Insurance Committee members continued their discussion on discontinuing the County’s retiree discount program.

HEALTH INSURANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RESULTS- Debbie and the Commission discussed the Request for Proposal results they received from other insurance companies. The Commission decided the County will stay with their current provider, EMBS, as they were the lowest bidder.

LEAVITT GROUP BROKER - Debbie said the contract for the Broker is up for renewal and after discussing it the Commission opted to not renew the contract.

4:05PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Darcy gave the Commission updates on the items she has been working on.

Plevna Cemetery Water WellCommissioner Ranum said she received a call from Marc Rieger asking if he could use

the Plevna Cemetery well to water some of his cows. The Commission and Darcy discussed this and Darcy will do research on the well capacity and the Commission will talk to Jon Stevenson about it.

PVC Agreement-The Commission discussed the decision they made on the Parkview Complex resident earlier in the day.

4:50PM EVENING RECESS TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 4:00PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; absent: Deb Ranum, member 4:00PM LUTHERAN FOOD BOOTH DISCUSSION Present: Terry Sukut, JGA Architect Engineer; Pat Ehret, Fair Board member; Phillip Huft, American Lutheran Church Council member; Barb Lechler, Fair Manager; Joe Epley and Rod Kilsdonk, Assembly of God Pastors; Present

by Conference Call: John Geving, American Lutheran Church Council member; Jerrid Geving, Fair Board member Terry Sukut gave the revised Food Booth designs to everyone and went through all facets of the project and associated costs. Terry, the Commission and everyone present discussed the equipment that will need to be purchased for the food booths.

5:40PM ADJOURN

NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Ambulance Board - 1 open position - Term expires June 30, 2016 Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) - 1 open position - Term expires June 30, 2018 Tax Appeal Board - 1 open position - Term expires June 30, 2016 “Letter of interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due Monday, April 4, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106.

The Commissioners will appoint Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

303 W. Montana Ave. • 406-778-2519

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

-9

14th Annual Baker Jam results The 14th annual Baker Jam was held at the Baker School gyms April 2-3. The youth basketball tournament drew 46 teams the two days. There were teams from Baker, Miles City, Glendive, Plevna, Forsyth, Ekalaka, Wibaux, Jordan, Sidney, Savage, Alzada and also from North Dakota Watford City, Golva, Halliday, Bowman, Arnegard, Scranton, Beach and Dickinson.

April 2 The fifth grade girls division had seven teams broken up into two pools with the top teams of each pool competing for the championship. Three local teams were in this division: Plevna Elementary consisted of first through fifth graders, Pink Peacocks were fourth graders from Baker and the Spartans were a fifth grade team from Baker. Championship game: Bowman 15 vs. State Farm of Miles City 9.

Fifth grade boys division had six teams in pool play.

Local teams were Baker fifth grade and the Ballers were a mixture of second through fifth grade boys from Plevna and Baker.

Championship game: Miles City Cowboys 30 vs. Glendive Mini Warriors 18.

Sixth grade girls: 1st place - Dynamite of Bowman with 4-0 record; 2nd place - tie between Ekalaka, Baker and Jordan (Jordan awarded second place due to point differential among teams tied).

Sixth grade boys: Championship game - Bowman County 33 vs. Baker Beasts 17.

April 3 Seventh grade girls: 1st place - Dickinson Dynamite, 4-0; 2nd - Glendive Thunder, 3-1 Seventh grade boys: 1st Nick Jones Real Estate of Sidney, 4-0 record; 2nd Glendive, 3-1 record Eighth grade girls: 1st Fusion; 2nd Dickinson Midgets Eighth grade boys: 1st Contex Energy of Dickinson 44 vs. Forsyth Dogies 36.

(Editor’s note: If any parents of seventh or eighth grade teams have photos, please submit them to the Fallon County Times. We were unable to attend Sunday’s tournament.)

Baker Beasts team placed second in the sixth grade boys bracket. Players were Matthew Rusch, Donnie Steen, Caleb Rost, Garrett Lesh, Jaxson Tronstad, Bruce Higbee, Kelvin West, Marcos Gallegos. The team was coached by Roy Rost.

This large brass cylinder is 15” tall and 5” in diameter.

O’Fallon Museum Mysteries

Pink Peacocks: Aspen Alderman, Karissa Afrank, Kaytlynn Gaub, Saraya Afrank, Briley Gorder, Tyaisha Dietz, Carlee Gundlach, Raquel Tronstad, and coached by Nicki Reissig.

Spartans: Kacee Moore, Allanna Rabbitt, Hallie Flint, Makala Gallegos, Eve Uecker, Jacey Gorder, Rachel Tronstad, Harlee Graham, Kendall Shepherd, Codi Melton, Tesa Dietz, Ciera Varner and coached by John Nowak.

Baker team: Walker Hadley, Guy Lesh, Rory Lingle, Bryant O’Connor, Nathan Schallenberger, Owen Stieg, Ethan Gundlach, Aiden Wyrwas. Coached by T.C. Shelhamer.

By Sherry Vogel This item was a part of every day life in Baker back in the day. In fact, a person could set their clock by it.

Hint: Many a minor “high-tailed it” for home when it sounded at 10 p.m.

For closer inspection, please drop by the Museum or share your ideas by calling 406-778-3265. Museum hours are MF, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.

10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016

CLASSIFIED fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344

LIVESTOCK

REAL ESTATE ____________________________ REAL ESTATE: For real estate listings, call Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC at 406-778-2402. Jim Hurley, owner/broker, 406-7782402 or 406-778-3735; or Judy Brown, 406-891-0133.

10tfc

WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message.

22tfp

FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888.

49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175.

45tfc

FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE BY OWNER: Movein ready, well maintained home.

Three bedroom, two bath, large kitchen, open floor plan in living and dining area. Oversized, heated two-car garage with storage room.

One-half mile from town on onehalf acre, 22 Bonnievale Road.

Call 406-778-3764 or 406-9783765.

14tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Drastically low pricing. Inventory reduction.

Steel 40x60, 50x100, 100x100 or other. Limited days offered. Factory deal only. www.sunwardsteel.com. 701214-4671.

13-16tmp ___________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing.

35tfc

HELP WANTED

____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time Grounds Crew Hands at the Lakeview Country Club. This position performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing of golf course grounds and property; assists in the installation and repair of irrigation lines; assists with chemical applications in the maintenance of the grounds. Performs general maintenance and repairs on mowers and similar equipment. Involves extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background check if applicable. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications.

Closing date: Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Eric Kary 406-9783167 or Julie Straub 406-7788164.

15-16c

MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a seasonal full-time Lead Grounds Crew Hand at the Lakeview Country Club. At the direction of the Golf Course Superintendent, this position provides oversight and leads seasonal grounds crew hands by directing the daily work assignments. This position is a working seasonal grounds crew hand and performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing of course grounds and property; assists in the installation and repair of irrigation lines; assists with chemical applications in the maintenance of the grounds. Performs general maintenance and repair on mowers and similar equipment. Involves extensive outside manual labor in a va-

HELP WANTED

GREENHOUSE SPECIALIST Temporary Full time Position from May - June Must have horticulture knowledge and be customer service oriented.

Will maintain a variety of plants daily.

Apply in person - ask for Emily

Baker

Hardware

101 Lake City Shopping Center • Baker, MT

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities

F/T Admissions Clerk F/T Patient Account Representative Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department.

Contact Theresa Weimer, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information.

All Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

HELP WANTED

INVENTORY SPECIALIST Full time Position Report processing Must have customer service skills Apply in person - ask for Emily

Baker

Hardware

101 Lake City Shopping Center • Baker, MT

riety of weather conditions. Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age and a minimum of one year of experience working as a seasonal grounds crew hand. Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background check. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications.

Closing date: Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Eric Kary 406-9783167 or Julie Straub 406-7788164.

15-16c

MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) job opening: Executive Director. Background: The Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation is a not for-profit 501(c)(3) organization assisting members in Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie, and Wibaux Counties.

The organization receives funding from federal, state, and local governments, as well as private organizations and foundations. It administers multiple grant and loan programs for businesses, municipalities, and counties.

Position: Executive Director A full job description, hard copy or electronic format, is available through: Glendive Job Services, 211 South Kendrick, Glendive, MT 59330; 406-377-3314; glendivejsc@mt.gov; Miles City Job Services, 12 North 10th Street, Miles City, MT 59301; 406-2328340; milescityjsc@mt.gov. A full job description may also be found at epedc.com. Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

15c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time Cemetery Caretaker Assistant. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks at multiple local cemeteries including, but not limited to, mowing, weed-eating, and removing debris.

Completes general maintenance and repair on mowers and similar equipment. May assist in planting or trimming trees. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.

Applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search.

Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications.

Closing date: Friday, April 15, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana; at the Fairgrounds Office; or online at: falloncounty.net.

Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313.

Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

14-16c

MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna School will have the following positions open for the 2016-2017 school year: • Assistant cook - starting wage $16.65 • Secretary - starting wage $17.18 • Elementary Education - starting base $30,750 • Multiple endorsements in the following: • Family Consumer Science starting base $30,750 • English - starting base $30,750 If you are interested in any of the

ADS

positions, please come to the school and pick up an application or contact Superintendent Jule Walker at 406-772-5666. 14-15c

MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time weed crew hands.

This position uses a variety of chemical spray equipment to control identified noxious weeds in Fallon County. This requires extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions.

Participates in regular maintenance of equipment cleaning of the facility. Competitive wages starting at $12.50 per hour. Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age, seventeen (17) years of age and older is preferred. Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License.

Experience in using a side-byside and manual transmission is preferred. Knowledge of the identification of noxious weeds and herbicides used in their control is a plus, however, extensive on the job training is provided in both areas. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Wednesday, May 04, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net.

Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub, 406-7788164 or Dale Butori 406-778-8131.

13-18c MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for a seasonal full-time Fair Lead Crew Hand at the Fairgrounds.

At the direction of the Fair Manager, provides oversight and leads seasonal crew hands by directing the daily work assignments. This position is a working seasonal crew hand and performs a variety of maintenance tasks at the Fairgrounds such as lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the 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, prior experience on the seasonal fair crew preferred. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m.

Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, at the Fairgrounds Office, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313.

Questions may be directed to Barb Lechler 406-778-2451 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

13-17c MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for seasonal full-time Fair Crew Hands at the Fairgrounds. These positions perform a variety of maintenance tasks at the Fairgrounds such as lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fair. After the fair,

HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

New Listing: Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details 3 BR - 2 BA - 1881 sq ft one level - newer kitchen - 2 car garage/ shop - corner lot, 1 block from high school, 325 W. Pleasant Ave., Quick Sale Price $189,000.

Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos.

2 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. Drastic reduction to $40,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000.

Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000.

ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995

w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m break down various temporary structures, clean grounds, clean equipment, and prepare items for storage. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. This requires working before, during and after the Fair. Applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer.

We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, at the Fairgrounds Office, or online at falloncounty.net.

Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Barb Lechler 406-7782451 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

13-17c

MNAXLP

CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you so much to Shane and the crew out at the gun range for the great door prizes we won at the open house.

We will put them to good use in the wonderful facility that Fallon County has provided for the community!

Randy and Jodie Hoenke 15c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Darla Wang would like to express their deepest appreciation to all who called, sent cards, flowers, food, and memorial gifts. A special thanks to Pastor Nagell for doing the memorial service and Dale and Brenda of Stevenson Funeral Home for their kind assistance.

Your kindness will not be forgotten.

15p

LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerk of Plevna School District No. 55, Fallon County, State of Montana that the Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the following polling place(s): Plevna Community Center Electors will consider the following issues at the election: • 2 (two) trustees to be elected for

a 3 (three) year term The polls will be open between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

A qualified registered elector who will be unable to go to the polls on the day of election may request an Application for Absentee Voter’s Ballot from the school district clerk/election administrator’s office located at: Plevna Public School.

If you miss this regular registration deadline (30 days prior to the election), you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on election day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before election day, you may complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the district voting location on election day to pick up and vote a ballot. The county election office is located at: 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313.

Dated this 1st day of April, 2016 s/Nicole Buerkle, District Clerk 15c ____________________________ NOTICE Monday, April 25, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. 7:00 p.m.

All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department or the City of Baker City Office.

Meeting is handicapped accessible.

The Public Hearing for Marisa Packineau will continue at the next Zoning Commission meeting. The Zoning Commission had a unanimous vote to table their decision of recommendation and to continue discussion at the regularly scheduled meeting held April 25, 2016.

This hearing was originally noticed to review a Variance Request submitted by Marisa Packineau of Baker, MT. The property is located at 709 Colorado Ave. in the Hitch Addition, Block 11, Lot 9AP. The

Classifieds Continued on page 11

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ___________________________________________________ TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. ___________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ___________________________________________________ Top of Dakota Show pig, lamb, goat, sale. April 16 Minot ND. www.top-of-dakota.com Daryl 1-701-337-6698. #1 Source for all of your projects. Broadcast live www.dvauction.com ___________________________________________________ 2nd Annual Bitterroot 50-Mile Garage Sale! Fri-Sat June 24-25, 2016. Lolo-Darby. Mark your Calendar! Vendors wanted for numerous Hotspots!. Details: Bitterroot50milegaragesale.com

___________________________________________________ Building a home or giving your home a face lift? Custom built log and dimensional trusses, stairs, railing, accent. Log cabin kits.

406-683-9332 www.summitlog.com ___________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-CommercialStorefronts.Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com ___________________________________________________ ALFALFA SEED FOR SALE. Cleaned, bagged, and tested. Located in Ekalaka. Call Lucas Waterland, (406) 860-5837 ___________________________________________________ SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

Classifieds Continued from page 10 property is zoned R2. The applicant has placed a manufactured home on this property. The applicant is requesting a variance because the house was placed too close to the property line.

17.08.120 states a “variance” means the approved relaxation or adjustment of the strict application of the terms of these regulations where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these regulations will result in the following: (a) where it is an unnecessary hardship; (b) where it will not be contrary to public interest (c) where the spirit of this title will be observed and substantial justice done; and (d) where the relaxation or adjustment of these regulations will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties.

Montana Code Annotated 76-2307. Zoning Commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part except 76-02306, the city or town council or other legislative body shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting its final report, and such city or town council or other legislative body shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of such commission.

17.40.20-Authority states the authority of the city council shall be limited to the granting of variances from the following zoning regulations: (a) yard or setback requirements; (b) lot area and width requirements; (c) building height requirements; (d) off-street parking and loading requirements; (3) sign regulations, limited to maximum sign area.

15-17c

MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID Fallon County Ambulance Department PO Box 846 Baker, Montana 59313-0846 Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of County Commissioners of Fallon County, Montana, will on Monday, the 18th day of April, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock AM in their office at the County Courthouse receive sealed bids for the purchase of one (1) new Type 1 ambulance: 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT chassis with 4-wheel drive and dual rear wheels, 189” wheel base, 108” cab to axle.

A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at the Courthouse in Baker, MT, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or phone 406-778-8182.

No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, money order, or certified check in the amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid. Bids will be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid and specifications clearly marked: (1) New Ambulance.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Fallon County.

Dated this 28th day of March, 2016.

Steve Baldwin, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, Montana 59313 14-16c

MNAXLP ____________________________ CALL FOR BIDS Fallon County Fairgrounds will receive bids for a concrete project to be done this spring. Please stop in at the Fair Office for the spec sheet. Bids are due by April 15, 2016, mailed to PO Box 998, Baker, MT 59313 or drop off at the Fair Office, 3440 S. Hwy 7, Baker, Montana.

14-15c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing regarding the adoption of Zoning Ordinance #53 will be held Monday, April 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Plevna Office, 121 Main St., Plevna, MT. At that time oral and written testimony for and against adoption of the ordinance will be heard by the Council. Questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Clerk/Treasurer; by phone at 406-772-5001; in person at 121 Main St., Plevna, MT; or by mail to PO Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344.

13-15c MNAXLP ___________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice is Hereby Given by Kevin P. Heaney, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: The name of the grantor, original trustee, the beneficiary in the Deed of Trust, any successor in interest to the beneficiary or grantor, any successor trustee, and the present record owner is/are: Grantor: Jay D. Grigsby and Tempa J. Grigsby (“Grantor”) Original Trustee: Russell L. Culver Successor Trustee: Kevin P. Heaney, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: Bank of Baker (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: Jay D. Grigsby and Tempa J. Grigsby The description of the property covered by the Deed of Trust is: The real property and its appurtenances in Fallon County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot Three (3), Block Eight (8), Lakeside Addition to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana according to the official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder.

Recording Data: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Fallon County, Montana.

Deed of Trust dated March 14, 2007, and recorded March 26, 2007, in Instrument No. 87943, Book 86 Mortgages, page 336, records of Fallon County, Montana as modified by that certain Modification Agreement recorded May 5, 2015 in Instrument No. 100286,

FALLON COUNTY GUN RANGE NRA Basic Pistol Class Thursday, April 14 • 6:00 p.m.

We will be offering the NRA BASIC PISTOL CLASS for anyone interested in handgun training. There will be a short meeting to explain the registration process at the gun range classroom west of Baker

OPEN TRAP SHOOTING will begin Wednesday evenings beginning May 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the gun range. Cost will be $5.00 user fee and $5.00 per round.

Book 116 Mortgages, page 593; and Substitution of Trustee dated November 5, 2014, and recorded November 5, 2014, in Instrument No. 99500, Book 187 Mortgages, page 355, records of Fallon County, Montana.

The default for which the foreclosure is made is: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $570.12 due under the Promissory Note dated March 14, 2007, as extended, which is secured by the Deed of Trust. The borrower is due for the September 5th payment and for each subsequent monthly payment.

The sums owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as of November 17, 2015 are: Principal: $24,117.53 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 6.25% per annum.

As of November 17, 2015 the interest balance is $161.05 and interest accrues at the rate of $4.12971 per day.

Late fees: $80.00 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale.

The Trustee, at the discretion of the beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property to satisfy the aforesaid obligations.

The date, time, place and terms of sale are: Date: May 12, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect.

Place: Fallon County Courthouse, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale.

Dated this 17th day of December, 2015. /s/ Kevin P. Heaney KEVIN P. HEANEY, Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss.

County of Yellowstone ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on 17th December, 2015, by Kevin P. Heaney, as Trustee. /s/ Christie J. Halvorson Notary Public for the State of Montana Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires: June 25, 2016 [NOTARY SEAL] File No.: 13-166-157 13-15c

MNAXLP

County

Times Like us

INDOOR RANGE & OFFICE HOURS Thursday and Friday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

406-778-2012 falloncountygunrange@midrivers.com

Call before you dig In an effort to remind us all about safe practices when digging, the non-profit Common Ground Alliance sponsors National Safe Digging Month every April.

Montana Public Service Commission Chairman Brad Johnson delivers the following message to kick off National Safe Digging Month.

“As spring projects get underway, I would like to remind Montanans that anyone digging take the proper precautions to ensure their own, and others’ safety. A quick call to 811 before you dig can save a life, and as April is National Safe Digging Month, it’s only appropriate that we spread awareness of this important tool. Safety when working near propane, natural gas pipelines and buried electrical lines is the number one priority, and calling before you dig should always be the first step before your shovel hits the ground.”

What is 811?

811 is a national phone number established by the Federal Communications Commission to connect anyone who plans to dig with their local one call center.

When someone calls 811 in the United States, he or she is connected to the local one call center where a representative collects information about the caller’s planned dig site. The one call center then communicates the information to the appropriate utility companies, which send professional utility locating technicians to identify and mark the approximate location of lines within a few days of the phone calls.

Once lines have been marked, the caller may dig safely around the marks. (From Common Ground Alliance) To learn more about National Safe Digging Month, visit: http://bit.ly/235pjnr and http://www.montana811.org/

Prairie Manor

Apartments, Baker For Rent One Bedroom Apartment

$558/month Utilities included No Smoking and no pets For further information call or write:

Fallon

(Facebook)

- 11

Prairie Manor 213 Rosemary Way Lynden, WA 98264 Telephone: (360) 927-8694 TTY: 711 “Accessible interviewing will be made available.”

Equal Housing Opportunity

Evening of prayer Pastor Mike Davis, Lakeview Baptist Church, and Melissa Madler Rost, song leader Lakeview Baptist and American Lutheran Churches, lead songs of worship at the Community Evening of Prayer held March 31.

Would you like to hire someone who could take the message about your goods and services to virtually every household in Fallon County every week? Try the Fallon County Times, the area’s strongest and most effective advertising medium at work today!

12 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture

59313 3359

Pair of select gloves

EXTREME SALE Ruger American 22-250 Limited Supplies

GIVEAWAYS! • Yeti Cooler • Stihl Trimmer • Optimus Paint • Craftsman Toolsets • Toro Mower •Fiskars Pruner • $100 Ace Gift Card

will sell Tacos in a bag and hot dogs from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. to raise money for downtown decorations

Baker Chamber Raffle for Savage 22 LR Mark II BTV Gun or Lousiana Grill LG-700 Barrel Smoker Proceeds go toward Downtown decorations

S Summit 956

Friday April 15, 2016 Summit excels in DOC and CED. His daughters are great uddered, big ribbed and raise heavy calves.

Connealy Thunder

Follow us on Facebook

www.degrandangus.com

Thunder is now a patriarch in the breed approaching 11 years of age. While he is a calving ease sire, he is best known for his easy-fleshing, soundfooted, long-lasting females. Thunder progeny are known to PAP score extremely well at high altitudes.