VOLUME 99
ISSUE 18
TIMES
FALLON County
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Loverboy set to rock Fallon County Fair By Lori Kesinger Leather pants and classic high-energy 80s music, Loverboy will be bringing their legacy sound to the Fallon County Fair for a onenight concert Saturday, Aug. 22. Canadian rock band Loverboy entered the music scene in 1980 with their self-titled debut album. They rapidly became one of America’s most popular rock bands, selling more than ten million albums throughout their musical career. Loverboy accumulated four multi-platinum albums and numerous international gold albums from 1980 to 1987. Their tours sold out arenas and stadiums nationwide. Their hit singles include “Working for the Weekend”,
“Lovin’ Every Minute Of It”, “When It’s Over”, and “Queen of the Broken Hearts”. They released their newest album “Unfinished Business” last year. Loverboy also played on mega tours with Journey, Bob Seger, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Kansas, and Def Leppard, and were one of the first bands ever featured on the MTV music channel. Loverboy still includes original members Mike Reno - vocals, Paul Dean on guitars, Doug Johnson on Keyboards, and Matt Frenette on drums, with Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve (a former member of Dean and Frenette’s pre-Loverboy band Streetheart), who replaced the late Scott Smith on bass.
City of Baker Clean-Up Days By Lori Kesinger The City of Baker is inviting all of its residents to come out and take part in a citywide clean-up to show how much pride they have in their hometown. Baker’s annual Clean-Up Days are scheduled for Saturday, May 9 through Sunday, May 17. People are more than welcome to clean up at their own pace. Service organizations are encouraged to contact the City if they would like to volunteer to clean-up an area. Containers will be available for public use near the City Shop at the west end of Milwaukee Avenue. The City is pitching in as well. The Public Works Department will assist those who are physically unable to haul their items. The items must be left on the street or avenue curbs to be picked up from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. City working days and from 7 a.m. until noon Friday, May 15; afterwards residents will be responsible to dispose of their own items. Residents are encouraged to trim tree branches near streets and alleys and dispose of at the site in an area so designated or at the Fallon County Container Site. Other containers may be marked for disposal of certain items. The Container Site, located on Coral Creek Road southeast of Baker, is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Disposal is free to all county residents. For more information or to assist, contact the City at 406-778-2713 or 406-778-2692.
Vehicle hits horse on Highway 7 Southeastern Montana Health Fair . . . draws a crowd at the early morning blood draw April 29.
Four people received minor injuries when their vehicle collided with a horse on Highway 7 south of Baker. The Fallon County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at approximately 9 p.m., April 26. Authorities said the horse did not survive the accident. The occupants of the vehicle were treated by Fallon County EMS and transported to Fallon Medical Complex.
Baker residents participate in the 119th Boston Marathon By Lori Kesinger More than 30,000 people ran the Boston Marathon April 20, including two Baker residents. Isaac and Jacee VanDyke began training last December for the iconic 26.2 mile legendary course that weaves through beautiful suburban streets into the heart of downtown Boston. Both Isaac and Jacee trained almost daily. Isaac averaged 52 miles a week, Jacee 46. Isaac qualified for the Boston Marathon at Indianapolis, IN; and Jacee at Fargo, ND. This year the runners battled rain, wind, and less than ideal conditions at the 119th run-
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ning, but that didn’t hinder the race or spectators. Both Isaac and Jacee’s parents and Jacee’s brother and sister-in-law were in attendance to cheer them on. Isaac finished the race in 2 hours, 59 minutes and 32 seconds. Jacee finished in 3 hours, 34 minutes and 29 seconds. “It was an amazing experience,” Jacee said. Thirty-seven runners from Montana, including the governor, finished the Boston Marathon this year. Isaac and Jacee have participated in other marathons, but it was the first time in Boston. They hope to return for the 125th running.
Isaac waves as he starts the 26.2 mile run. He finished in 2 hours, 59 minutes and 32 seconds. Jacee finished in 3 hours, 34 minutes Submitted Photo and 29 seconds.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, May 6, 2005 -Melanie Reiner will be opening the Lil’ Cougar Preschool at the Plevna School this fall for children ages four and five. . . Max Lorbiecke, 63, of Carlyle died in a one vehicle rollover on Rattlesnake Creek Lane near the Fallon/Wibaux County line Apr. 27. . . Bruce Inion, current pastor of Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Plevna will soon be ordained as a non-denominational minister. The ordination service will be held May 8 at the Plevna church. . . According to Fire Chief Randy Hoenke, the quick action of teenagers Jennica Vogel and Crystal Hanson saved the home of Ruth Townsend from being destroyed by fire Apr. 29. They noticed smoke as they were driving by her house and they stopped and opened the patio door. The house was engulfed with smoke, and they used bowls and a bucket to try to douse the fire. By the time the fire department arrived, the girls had basically put the fire out. Townsend was not home at the time and had left her porch light on and a bird nest above it caught fire and dropped to the deck. . . An open house to honor Harold Jensen, Marion Hanson and John Karch for their many years of service to the O’Fallon Historical Society will be held May 15. . . Del and Jan Kenitzer attended the inauguration of President George W. Bush last January. They also attended the Denim and Diamonds Ball one evening and another the next evening. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 5, 1995 -Lisa Rieger and Tim Leland were crowned queen and king at the 1995 Plevna Prom held Apr. 28. Other royalty candidates were Kara O’Connor, Angie Griebel, Kristin Hagadone and Thad Arnold. . . Baker Homecraft Club honors senior girls and their mothers with a formal tea held Apr. 23 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. The program was conducted by the Homecraft Club president Billie Jo Losing. . . State BB Gun shoot held in Baker Apr. 29-30. Representing the Baker team were Nichole Susa, Joey Hufford, Chet Christensen, Dustin Varner, Justin Weischedel, Shawn Hoenke, and Brandon Schmidt. . . Laurie Pankratz received a check from Nicole Flor, treasurer of Fallon County Plainsmen Search & Rescue, for winning the 50/50 drawing in the amount of $208.50. Laurie guessed the time closest to when Yellow Bellie Nellie fell through the ice on Baker Lake. . . Randash Motors is celebrating 50 years in service this month.
on their display of an Indian village. Troop members are John Goeders, Joshua Bilges, Grant Ferrel, Jerome Mattson, Michael Schwartz, Luke McLean, Shannon Myers, and Dustin Youngren. Den leaders are Sharon Schwartz and Sharon Myers. . A long awaited dream of County Commissioner Delane Beach is coming close to reality as bids for the Fallon County Retirement Home were given last Tuesday. The Retirement Home will be similar to the Eagles Manor in Miles City. . . The class of 1985 is very unique in that there are four valedictorians. These students are Vicki Uttke, Tanya Dilworth, Dean Wang, and Jon Neumann. . . Vernon Wiseman, age 69, passed away Apr. 26. . . Jim Hurley is the new agent for JDH. . . Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald E. Huether, son of Delores E. Huether of Baker, has arrived for duty at Osan Air Base, South Korea. . . The Loft is celebrating its 18th anniversary. Each 18th person will receive a gift certificate for a free steak dinner. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 1, 1975-Susan O’Donnell and Doug Cox are crowned queen and king of the junior-senior prom Saturday night. Other candidates were Rita Bruha, Shelly McGhee, Paul Myhre, and Cecil Benner. . . The airport was the scene of many dollars worth of damaged planes and buildings when the tornado-like winds hit town Friday evening. Pictured are two planes, one lying on its right side and the other is upside down. . . Troop 142 and their leader Mrs. Roger Pankratz honored Mrs. Emil Sieler last week for having the first baby during Girl Scout Week, Michelle Rose, born Apr. 10. All the girls made gifts at home. Members are Driss Brittain, Kami Stadel, Ronda Safford, Lynette Wolenetz, Dorene Mische, Carol Rath, Teresa Dilworth, Brenda Blake, and Julie Kono. . . Many Baker people were in attendance at the Miss Eastern Montana Pageant in Glendive when Rena Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander of Baker, was bestowed the title of Miss Congeniality. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 29, 1965-L.F. Bruggeman, principal of Baker High School, this week released the names of the top ten students of the class of 1965. Jody Nelson is valedictorian; DiAnn Spriggs, salutatorian; others are Michael Steffes, Ed Lawler, Nancy Striebel, Carter Christiansen, Ray Pruett, Peggy Bickle, Elaine Schweigert, and Mike O’Donnell. . . Brenda Olson and Jody Nelson were crowned queen and king at the junior promenade last week. . Arthur B. Martin, Fallon County native, was appointed as judge of Montana’s 16th Judicial District by Governor Tim Babcock Apr. 22.
30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 2, 1985 -Kjell Marthinsen and his daughter Liesvth Baisgard came into the Times Office last week during the press run to watch how the Times is printed. Kjell and his wife Anne and daughter are cousins of Art Tronstad and came to the U.S. for a printing convention. They are from Oslo, 60 YEARS AGO Norway. . . Den 2 of Troop 256 Thursday, May 5, 1955 -Boy Scouts returned from the James Corey was chosen valeScout Jamboree with top honors dictorian of the senior class of
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Wednesday, May 6, is National Bike To School Day! Students are encouraged to walk or ride their bike to school. Baker Schools PTA meeting The 114th Congress conwill be held Monday, May 11, vened Jan. 6 to address numerat 6:30 p.m. at Baker High ous key issues. School Library. Babysitting is With 247 seats in the House available at Liz Sonsalla’s. of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this congress has the largest Republican majority since the 71st Baker Community Blood Congress. Drive will be Wednesday, May Contact Montana congres13, from 1:00-6:15 p.m. at the sional delegation at: Baker Senior Citizen Center, 420 W. Montana Ave. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call Ella Arnell at 406-778-3829 to make your 70 YEARS AGO appointment to donate. Thursday, May 3, 1945 -Remember to bring your ID, President Truman revealed eat a good meal and drink lots Wednesday that it has been offiof fluids. Baker High School, Julia Anne Noftsker was chosen salutatorian. . . Thirteen power driven outfits, representing an estimated $40,000 worth of farm machinery, were on the job at the Joe Votruba farm plowing and seeding 160 acres of wheat which was all in by that evening. Several neighbors instigated the work day when they found that illness and accidents had slowed production at the Votruba farm. . . Installed as new Jaycee officers last weekend were Sam Durham, president; Walter Roth, first vice president; Larry Klauzer, second vice president; Gene Wellenstein, treasurer; and directors Bob Kochel and Mert Malek.
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cially confirmed on the best authority that Hitler is dead. . US Representative Ryan Three sons of Mrs. Vera Bruce Zinke, Republican are in the service: Pvt. Robert 113 Cannon House Office Seeley stationed in Germany, Building Harold, M.M.2C is now in Washington, DC 20515 France, and Pvt. Nelson is servPhone: 202-225-3211 ing with the Marines in the PaFax: 202-225-5768 cific. . . The Gottfred Leischners zinke.house.gov of Plevna received good news that their son-in-law believed dead had been reported in a prison camp and soon after received news that their son, Donnie, was reported missing in action in the Pacific. . . R.F. Lutts left Monday with a truckload of cattle for the Billings market.
80 YEARS AGO US Senator Steve Daines, Thursday, May 9, 1935 -Republican There were 140 mothers and Washington, DC Office daughters who attended the an1 Russell Senate Courtyard nual Mother-Daughter banquet Washington, DC 20510 held Tuesday in the Community Phone: 202-224-2651 Church. . . Russell’s advertises Fax: 202-224-9412 young men’s dress oxfords from stevedaines.com $2.65 to $4.95 while Penneys lists cotton prints 10 cents to 49 cents per yard. . . Mrs. Fred Bryson closed her school term at the Offley School May 3. . . Frank Hough donated $150 to the Baker Fire Department after collecting his commission of $280 from the American LaFrance Foamite Co. Industries, Inc. when they sold the City of Baker a fire truck. The US Senator Jon Tester, collecting of the commission Democrat was in litigation for eight years. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 7, 1925 -- For the second time this spring a horse has been the cause of death of a resident of this community. John Edward Perkins, 60, was thrown from a horse Saturday afternoon and it is believed he was killed instantly. . . The Peoples Exchange shipped 525,960 eggs during April.
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Cards Twelve people played pinochle April 26 at the Baker Senior Center. There were three tables of four players each. Winners were Jerry Neary, Marj Peterson, Mae Bohle, and Delbert Schweigert. Pinochle will be played again at 1:30 p.m. next Sunday, May 3, at the Senior Center.
Extension calendar May 1 - Carter County 4-H Council scholarships due; Fallon and Carter County horse IDs due; Fallon and Carter County 4-H horse, llama and alpaca possession date; Homemaker Scholarship due May 4 - 4-H sewing workshop May 5 - Fallon County 4-H Horse Judging
Are you a Dietician (RD), Nutritionist, Diet Technician (DTR), or other similarly degreed professional? DEAP is now hiring for a WIC Program Director! Experience in Nutrition Intervention as well as knowledge or experience with nutrition and breastfeeding required. Travel required; use of Staff Vehicle available. 20-30 hours; salary to be determined depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include Health Insurance, Vacation, & Sick Leave. Submit resume, transcripts, and three references to DEAP, 2200 Box Elder, Miles City, MT 59301 or email Becky Lane at blane@deapmt.org
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Special Container Site Hours Containers will be available for public use near the City Shop at the west end of Milwaukee Avenue. The City of Baker Public Works Department will assist those who are physically unable to haul their items from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. City working days and from 7 a.m. until noon on Friday, May 15. These items must be left on the street and avenue curbs. Residents will be responsible to dispose of their own items after noon on Friday, May 15. Residents are encouraged to trim tree branches near the streets and alleys and dispose at the site in an area so designated or at the County Container Site. Other containers may be marked for disposal of certain items.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE REFUSE IN THE ALLEYS. NO TIRES ARE ACCEPTED. The Fallon County Containeråå site is open every Wednesday and Saturday currently from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Disposal is free to all County residents and located on Coral Creek Road Southeast of Baker .
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Grace Maurice Funeral service for Grace Opal Maurice, 89, of Plevna will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial will follow in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Plevna. Visitation for Grace will be from 39 p.m., Friday, May 1, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Grace passed away April 26, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. Grace Opal Goings was born Sept. 9, 1925 in Durham, Mo., the daughter of Joseph Melvin and Turah (Casey) Goings. She grew up and attended school in Durham. July 12, 1941, Grace and Leon Wiseman were united in marriage. To this union eight children were born: Marge, Milton, Marcie, Jerry, Rita, Sandy, Dave and Shawn. After the Missouri River flooded in 1946, the family moved to Baker, settling on the Leon Haber Ranch south of Plevna. The family later moved into Plevna. Grace married Jerry Maurice Feb. 24, 1968, and Shannon was born into the family. Grace worked for the City of Plevna making sure the town and parks were well maintained. She enjoyed babysitting for many families. She loved her home and yard and enjoyed having them full of children. She loved all animals, especially her dog, Cuddles. She enjoyed her garden, yard, quilting, dancing, canning, and
jelly making. She was a dedicated Plevna Cougar and Baker Spartan fan and would often have advice for the referees when she attended games. Family always came first and she loved her children and grandchildren dearly. Grace was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church of Plevna, ladies quilting group, and former member of the Eastern Star. Grace is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Plevna; children, Marge (Rodney) Griebel of Plevna, Milton (Jean) Wiseman of Cleveland, Utah, Rita (Tony) Breitbach of Baker, Sandy (Paul) Myhre of Sealy, Tex., Dave (Sonia) Wiseman of Baker, Shawn (LaVonne) Wiseman of Baker, and Shannon (Jana) Maurice of Temecula, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Turah Goings; daughter and son-in-law, Marcie and Vernie Jardee; son and daughter-inlaw, Jerry and Terry Wiseman; great-great-granddaughter, Chezni Icopini; sister, Mary Spratt; and brothers, William Goings and Joe Hurst. Memorial donations received by the Grace Maurice family will be applied to a local charity determined at a future date. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Funeral services for Robert J. Irvine were held Apr. 30, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. Robert Jr. “Bob” Irvine passed over to join his Lord April 23, 2015 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born Dec. 13, 1927 in Baker to R.W. and Gertrude (North) Irvine and was raised on the family homestead southwest of Baker. He graduated from Baker High School, then continued his education at Montana State University and graduated with a degree in agriculture. He served in the U.S. Army as a discharge processor starting in 1947 until his honorable discharge. He then returned to Montana and took a position with the Soil Conservation Service in Circle. It was during this time that Bob met Delores Propper. The two were married in 1957. Bob returned to the family farm in 1960 and continued to farm and ranch, raising certified seed and cattle until his retirement in 2008. Besides farming and ranching, Bob remained active in conservation, serving on the Fallon County Weed Board for
22 years, including presenting and shepherding a bill through the National Soil Conservation Service convention to require states to maintain weed management practices on state owned lands. Just prior to and through his retirement, he lived in Acadia, Florida and Rapid City, South Dakota, and made many friends in both locations while maintaining many lifelong friendships in Montana. While in retirement, he continued his love of singing and in Florida was part of a men’s quartet called “The Four Statesmen”. He is survived by his wife Delores (Propper) Irvine of Rapid City; his sons Cabot Irvine of Rapid City and Mark Irvine of Columbia Falls; and daughter Kathy Wood of Rolla, Missouri. Robert had 15 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Wilbur Irvine and Gertrude North Irvine; his brother, Lloyd Irvine; and a sister, Carol Bechtold. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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Melvin Young Melvin Lloyd Young, age 91, of Miles City passed away April 23, 2015 at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Home in Glendive with his family by his side. Melvin was born January 13, 1924, in Baker the son of Lloyd and Marjorie (Ferris) Young. He attended grade school and high school in Baker. He enlisted in the United States Navy June 8, 1944, and received the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Campaign Medal as well as the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged June 12, 1946. He married Vera Mae Coltrin January 1, 1949, in Miles City. To this marriage four children were born: Kathy, Marjorie, Denise and Meldene. He worked as a police officer for several years and was a welder for Nolley’s Welding. Mel was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed welding ornamental iron statues and rod iron railings for houses. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. The most important thing in Mel’s life was the love he had for his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. Melvin is survived by his children: Kathy Mae Young of Vienna, Austria; Marjorie Ann Rohach of Dickinson, N.D.; Denise Sherell Young of Dickinson, N.D.; and Meldene (Scott) Huitt of Dickinson, N.D.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his siblings, Donna Freimark of Miles City and Doyal Young of Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Charles, Milo and Royal Young. At Melvin’s request, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Stevenson and Sons Funeral
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Families Must Plan Ahead for Long Term Care
Guest Editorial by David Espeland, CEO, Fallon Medical Complex As we all make our journey through life, it seems like our parents, grandparents, and other dependent loved ones will be there with us for the rest of our lives. After all, they have been there through thick and thin, lending support and carrying on with their own lives like there is no end. Granted, most family members are watching for signs that their loved ones can still make it on their own. They wonder if someday they may need some type of long term care, whether it is in their own home, an assisted living home, or nursing home. They keep watching for signs, but they generally stop there. It seems that many family members are not aware of their loved one’s financial situation. Most often with the elderly, their house is paid off and they are living from Social Security check to Social Security check. It’s easy to see why family members can be lulled into a false sense of financial security. One day, typically without warning, their loved one may need to find an immediate living situation that includes a certain level of medical or personal care. It’s at this point that most people begin to wonder what it will cost and how they will pay for it. Family members need to start thinking about this issue long before they reach this point. The cost of medical and/or personal care in any setting is going to create “sticker shock” for a person who has to pay out-ofpocket, so it’s best to know what to expect. There are a limited number of ways that a person can pay for long term care: private pay (out-of-pocket), long term care insurance, or Medicaid. Medicaid is always the last to pay after a person has exhausted all other means of payment. And just because a person doesn’t currently have any income or assets doesn’t mean that they will automatically qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid is comprised of multiple programs, each addressing very specific needs. Most people are familiar with basic Medicaid, which provides health insurance coverage (and which will soon be expanded by the Montana Legislature). One might also hear about SLMB Medicaid (so-called Medicaid Lite), Community Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, or Nursing Facility Medicaid, among many others. All of these programs are administered individually by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) with the common goal of providing medical and personal care for people who have no financial resources to pay for care on their own. Aside from this common goal, each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process. Generally, a person can assume that qualifying for one Medicaid program will expedite their qualification for another. For instance, a person may qualify for Community Medicaid while receiving home care, which should ease the transition into Medicaid Waiver if they enter an assisted living center or Nursing Facility Medicaid if they enter a nursing home, but that is not always the case. Family members should expect a waiting period during which time their loved one is being evaluated for eligibility. In the past, some long term care facilities have carried the cost of care during this waiting period,
but the trend is changing. Not every applicant qualifies and not every Medicaid program covers the cost of care up to the very day that the loved one started receiving it. That is, DPHHS is typically very diligent about determining whether an individual truly deserves to be covered under Medicaid. They require a five year “look-back period,” during which time they scrutinize how a person may have spent down their income and assets. This determination may take up to six months to finalize. If a person’s money was spent on legitimate purposes (as defined by DPHHS), they could qualify within two months. But if money was freely gifted to family members, as an example, DPHHS may require the applicant to wait five years after the transfer date before qualifying for Medicaid. DPHHS has spent a lot of time and money during the past few years revamping their application programs in an effort to create a faster turn-around time for Medicaid determinations. But their speed is largely dictated by the quality of the information that they are given. If they receive incomplete information or they find hidden or forgotten sources of income or assets, it may take quite a bit of time to get it all ironed out. So what happens if a loved one is admitted in good faith to a long term care facility and is given care for up to six months without payment, just to find out in the end that they didn’t qualify (or that they won’t be covered for the full six months)? This is a very real dilemma facing virtually every long-term facility in Montana. Many Montana nursing homes are currently waiting for eligibility determinations on a number of its residents, with outstanding bills in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but they should consider themselves lucky. One facility in western Montana recently disclosed that they had over $1 million in unpaid care on the books while
waiting for Medicaid determinations. Most admission agreements for long term care facilities require payment up front, since the facility will be expending resources and paying its bills while waiting for eligibility notification. Even though the agreement is a legal contract, many facilities haven’t enforced it in the past while waiting in good faith for news of Medicaid eligibility, but at some point, enough is enough, and facilities are beginning to ask for a stronger assurance that they will be paid. For this reason, it’s in the best interest of families and loved ones to have a discussion about long term care well in advance of needing it. It’s important to review finances and determine how to fund the full cost of the care or at least fill the gap until Medicaid eligibility has been determined. This will most likely mean having to save a certain amount of money to be used while transitioning a loved one into a new care setting until Medicaid can be secured. Alternatively, a long term care insurance policy can be used for this purpose. However, financial advisers recommend purchasing such a policy at the earliest possible age to keep premiums at an affordable level. All in all, many people plan for inevitabilities in life by buying vehicle insurance, homeowners insurance, or life insurance. But very few people plan for having to receive long term care, especially in a facility. They leave much of it up to chance and expect to deal with it when the time comes. However, long term care facilities are businesses that need to pay their bills, too. So they are beginning to ask for money up-front, with the expectation that it will be refunded if Medicaid pays. Planning ahead will ease the transition into a new care setting and reduce a certain amount of the stress that inevitably occurs in these types of situations. But similar to many things in life, ignoring it won’t make it go away.
Fallon County 4-H Livestock Judging
The Fallon County 4-H Spring Livestock Judging contest was held April 19 in the Fallon County indoor livestock arena. Thirty-one youth judged six different animal
classes and gave two sets of reasons. Lauren Wang was the top senior 4-H judger, Macee Hadley was the top junior 4-H judger, and Brian Smith and
Hallie Flint were the top 4-H novice judgers. The official judge was Beth Enos. This Spring Livestock Judging was hosted by the Fertile Prairie 4-H Club.
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Billings Science Expo Awards Track By Linda Rost Four Spartan scientists competed at the Billings Science Expo Mar. 27-28 and all returned with substantial awards. This fair included 415 students from 60 schools. Shaylyn Huelle, a student in the science research class, took her project on cattle herding behaviors. Emalee Thurlow, Megan Slagter and Autumn Law also competed and are not members of the science research class, but worked this semester during their study halls, before and after school, and gave up their lunch breaks to complete sophisticated and well-designed experiments. All four students were awarded top prizes in their categories. Shaylyn placed first in the 12th grade division and received the top placing in all grades. She also received two $1,000 scholarships as prizes. Megan and Autumn placed third in tenth grade and also impressed the judges with their vast knowledge of the topic. Emalee was ranked fourth in tenth grade and received excellent feedback from judges who specialized in the field. She also met with a forensic scientist, which is the career she is pursuing, who advised her on classes and majors. All three also received cash prizes. Shaylyn’s project showed that cattle tend to form the same groupings over multiple gatherings, and the cattle who come in first during gathering have a faster velocity than those that come in later. Megan and Autumn investigated whether the human heart can synchronize with another heart. They successfully recruited 30 test subjects from different age groups and tested them using an ECG machine that
Shaylyn Huelle
l-r: Emalee Thurlow, Autumn Law and Megan Slagter detects the intricacies of the heartbeat. Each subject listened to recordings of heartbeats at different tempos, and heart rates of the subjects were evaluated. They found that overall the heart rates did synchronize, but they saw more of an effect in the middle age group (age 18-39). This can be used to predict factors that affect heart rate, and the use of heart sounds to treat heart problems. Emalee researched whether various volatile organic hydrocarbons settled according to their respective densities in a mixture. She tested methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and acetone. She found that these hydrocarbons did aggregate, but not according to their densities. Instead, they
aggregated according to their molar masses. This research can be used to determine how these compounds behave in toxic spills, as well as how they interact with other chemicals in industrial and household uses. Baker High School was very well represented at this prestigious regional fair, and students look forward to participating in this event again. Students enrolled in the Science Research class, facilitated by Linda Rost, work to prepare projects for this and other competitions. Students were chaperoned by Nikki Slagter and Cori Thurlow. Costs for this trip were paid for by a very generous grant from the Billings section of the Society for Petroleum Engineers.
By Carleigh Irgens April 21, the Baker track and field teams traveled to Bowman to compete in the Bowman Boosters Invitational. The top three boys’ teams were Baker, South Heart/Belfield, and Bison. The top three girls’ teams were Baker, Killdeer, and Bowman County. Boys’ results: Luke Gonsioroski - 4th 100m 12.02, 3rd 200m 24.21 Brady Varner - 1st 400m 54.28 Spencer Losing - 5th 800m 2:19.02 Chase Huelle - 6th 110m hurdles 18.65, 5th pole vault 9-06 Matt Packer - 3rd shot put 40-01, 3rd discus 122-11, 3rd javelin 133-07 Ben Fujimori - 5th shot put 39-02.50 Dallas Arnell - 5th javelin 127-00 Seth Barkley - 3rd high jump 5-06, 6th triple jump 3806 Nicholas Bohle - 3rd pole vault 10-00 4x100 relay - 1st 46.43 (Dallas Arnell, Seth Barkley, Austin Braun, Luke Gonsioroski) 4x400 relay - 1st 3:38.21 (Luke Gonsioroski, Dallas Arnell, Seth Barkley, Brady Varner) Girls results: Lauren Wang - 1st 100m 13.14 Scotti Robinson - 2nd 100m 13.46 Amber Durden - 5th 100m 14.35 Mariah Miller - 5th 1600m
5:58.25 Solenn Jacobsen - 1st 100m hurdles 17.01, 1st long jump 16-06.25 Madison Reddick - 5th javelin 92-07 Melissa Breitbach - 3rd high jump 4-11 Lexi Hartse - 5th high jump 4-03 Morgan Miller - 4th triple jump 30-08.50 4x100 - 1st 53.16 (Solenn
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Jacobsen, Tayler Stinnett, Scotti Robinson, Lauren Wang) 4x400 - 1st 4:25.66 (Amber Durden, Morgan Miller, Madison Reddick, Scotti Robinson) The teams traveled to Glendive to compete in the Glendive Elks Tournament Apr. 24. The top three boys’ teams were Dawson County, Garfield County, and, Sidney. SEE TRACK PAGE 8
TEACHIN G VACAN CY Baker Schools is advertising for a K-6 Elementary Instructor for the 2015-2016 school year. This position will include full medical insurance for the employee. The closing date for applications is May 7th. Please contact Don Schillinger at 406-778-3574 for qualifications, salary, etc.
H O T LUNC H VA C A NC Y Baker Schools are seeking adults who may be seeking part-time work for our Hot Lunch program for the 2015-2016 school year. Hours needed are 9:30 - 1:30 for 5 days a week. The wage would be $12.63/hr or more and may include some bonus. The applicants must also pass the state background check and a physical paid for by the school. The closing date for applications is May 7th and end of year work would begin on May 18 if the hired candidate is able to do so. Contact Don Schillinger at 406-778-3574 or Sonya Davis at 406-778-2839 for questions.
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BAKER HIGH SCHOOL Divisional Tennis • Baker Saturday, May 9, 2015 Back (l-r): Samantha Smith, Taylyn Koenig, Savannah Hickey, Kylie Hadley, Braylea Wyrick, Sheyanne Janeway, Haylee Barkley. Front: Brooklyn Ridenhower, Ashley Rost, Megan Greiff, Anna Espeland, Savannah Davis, Allyson Perry, Kendall Wipperling, Pamela Tronstad..
District Track • Colstrip Saturday, May 9, 2015 Girls’ Track: Back row (l-r): Melissa Breitbach, Lauren Wang, Solenn Jacobsen, Amber Durden. 2nd row: Madison Reddick, Bernadette Branson, Skyler Robinson, Lexi Hartse, Morgan Miller, Mariah Miller. Front: Madison Varner, Alivia Schultz, Katelynn Afrank, Sienna Schuler, Scotti Robinson. Not pictured: Tayler Stinnett Boys’ Track: Back row (l-r): Joshua Stutts, Clinton Lesh, William Smith, Brady Varner, Matt Packer, Nicholas Bohle, William Bryan. 2nd row: Benjamin Fujimori, Spencer Losing, Seth Barkley, Dallas Arnell, Luke Gonsioroski, Austin Braun, Daniel Rost, Javon DeGrand, Summitt Wiman. Front: Chase Huelle, Anthony Runfola, Gerit Cabot, James Wiseman, Aaron Smith, Andrew Craft, Cameron MacKay. Not pictured: Treston Erickson, Kadon Gentilini. Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental Herbst Insurance Hufford Construction K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing
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
Divisional Golf • Huntley Project Monday, May 4, 2015
Back (l-r): Brittan Schell, Casey Wyrwas, Rachael Lowery, Megan Slagter, Paul Wang, Coach Mayernik. Front: Robert Slagter, Taylor Miller.
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DeLayne Robbins, Karmen Bagley, Brittany Bertsch and Kim Cuppy hand out a helmet and booklet to each student.
Bike Safety tips
Chapter Degrees, l-r: Chris Skogas, Jake Edgell, Dylan Sander, and Jessica Stockett.
FFA banquet
The awards banquet for FFA was held April 24 with the meeting called to order by president Ike Nemitz, followed by the opening ceremony by the Chapter officers. The invocation was given by guest speaker Todd Lackman, 2015-2016 State Treasurer. The meal of pork loin, potatoes and gravy, green beans with cheese was made by Rita Nemitz. After the meal, the FFA Creed spoken by Chase Drange, Isaac Nemitz, Taylor Bertsch, and Layne SilverFarris was given. Reports were given by various members on the FFA Camp, Officer Retreat, District Leadership School, JD Ag Expo, National Convention, Fall and Spring Districts, Melstone and State Convention. Chapter Foundation Award recipients were as follows: Discovery Degree - Jessica Paul, Colter Peterson, Cole
Edgell, Sean Shelhamer. Jessica Paul received the Star Discovery. Greenhand Degree - Isaac Nemitz, Layne Silver-Farris, and Taylor Rieger. Isaac Nemitz received the Star Greenhand. Chapter Degrees - Jake Edgell, Dylan Sander, Chris Skogas, and Jessica Stockett. The Most Active FFA member was Chase Drange, Top SAE Program - Isaac Nemitz, Top Shop Hand - Chris Skogas, Top High School Sales Person - Isaac Nemitz, and Top Junior High Sales Person - Jessica Paul. Chapter Appreciation Awards were given to Bumble Bee Floral - Amber Lawlar for helping teach students how to arrange flowers as well as supplying flowers for the Spring District competition; West Plains, Inc. for buying the FFA Scholarship at the county fair and providing a Case sprayer for judging at the Spring District; Bank of Baker - Norton Walker for providing the awards and medals for District Competition; and Sparks Herefords Tom and Carol Sparks for
DeLayne Robbins and Kim Cuppy from the County Health Nurse’s office, along with Karmen Bagley and Brittany Bertsch from Continental Resources came to talk to the K-6 students about biDiscovery Degree, l-r: Cole Edgell, Jessica Paul, Sean cycle safety. They discussed Shelhamer, and Colter Peterson. Jessica Paul receiv- that you should ride your bike ing the Star Discovery Award. on the side of the road going helping with the Spring Dis2015-2016 Chapter officers with the traffic. They also trict held at Plevna. are as follows: president Isaac Guest speaker Todd Lack- Nemitz, first vice president man spoke on challenging Jacob Edgell, second vice yourself to try something president Dylan Sander, secThe Plevna High School new, be active, learn some- retary Jessica Paul, reporter band participated in the Disthing and have fun. The ban- Taylor Bertsch, treasurer trict Music Festival April 10 quet was enjoyed by all, and Chase Drange, sentinel Cole in Miles City. The band reit was fun ot hear what the Edgell, historian Taylor ceived a II (excellent) rating Plevna FFA Chapter had ac- Bertsch, parliamentarian on their prepared pieces and a complished this year. Ryan Perfater. II on sight-reading. They only
said to wear appropriate clothes and shoes, not sandals or loose pant legs. Bright colors make you more visible to others traveling on the same roads. After instructing the children on great bike safety tips, they gave each of the students a bicycle helmet to wear while riding their bikes.
District Music Festival missed a I (superior) rating on sight-reading by one point. The final performance of the year for the Plevna music students will be the Spring Pops Concert May 13 at 7 p.m.
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Best of Luck! PLEVNA HIGH SCHOOL District 4-C Track Meet Thursday, May 7, 2015 • Baker Nicole Allerdings with coaches Mindy Held and Nicole Buerkle
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Public meetings for FWP fish regulation changes Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on changes to Montana’s fishing regulations. Every four years, fishing regulations undergo a comprehensive review. Anglers are encouraged to offer changes to improve the 20162019 fishing regulations. Suggested changes will be proposed to the Fish & Wildlife Commission in July 2015. Some of the eastern Montana centric ideas being considered include: * Specifying fish species allowed as live bait in the eastern and central fishing districts * Mandatory paddlefish harvest reporting * Implementing a lottery tag system for the Upper Missouri River paddlefish season * Increasing harvest limit for smallmouth bass on the Yellowstone River Anglers are invited to participate by reviewing these and other FWP ideas and by contributing additional ideas
PUGS Honor Roll - Third and Fourth Grade
of their own. Comments can be submitted online or at public meetings. Three meetings have been scheduled in Region 7 at 7 p.m. on the following dates and locations: Tuesday, May 5 - Dawson Community College Ullman Center, roon 102 in Glendive (300 College Dr.) Thursday, May 7, at Region 7 FWP office in Miles City (352 I-94 Business Loop) Tuesday, May 12, at USDA Ag Services Center in Sidney (1500 S. Central Ave.) To view all the proposed changes, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, then click Fishing Regulations-2016-19. Public comments must be submitted by May 31. Comments can also be sent by mail to: Montana FWP Fisheries Division, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 596200701. Tentative regulations will be available for further review and public comment through August, with final regulations presented for Commission approval in October 2015.
PUGS Honor Roll - Fifth and Sixth Grade
PUGS Honor Roll Students Eastern Star Chapter #60 of Baker provided outstanding third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students with a certificate, a magnet, pizza and a brownie as part of a program to recognize academic achievement. The pizza was provided by the Eastern Star and Heiser’s Bar. To qualify for the Pull Up Grades (PUGS) honor roll, a student must bring up one class grade one level without going down in any other subject. Students with perfect grades can qualify if they
maintain their outstanding performance. Forty-five students qualified for the PUGS honor roll for the third quarter. Third grade: Madison Butori, Briley Gorder, Tyler Johnson, Katelyn Moberg, Chloee Thurlow, Kaytlynn Gaub, Quinn Griffith, Danica Hanes and Sheldon Johnson. Fourth grade: Hallie Flint, Harlee Graham, Azlan Haggerty, Desiree Hester, Selena Losing, Allanna Rabbitt, Owen Stieg, Aiden Wyrwas, Walker Hadley, Rory Lingle,
Codi Melton, Kendall Shepherd, Kiera Varner. Fifth grade: McKenna Griffith, Jaelyn Quenzer, Emily Shumaker, Sayge Barkley, Daylee Hanson, Ashlyn Lutts, Caleb Rost, Phillip Smith. Sixth grade: Kyler Afrank, Lucy Branson, Hannah Goerndt, Olivia Gunderson, Kalee Herbst, Aiden Rabbitt, Will Rost, Kiarra Schleining, Reese Varner. Ashton Afrank, Shayne Burkhalter, Paiton Graham, Nathan Hufford, David Moore, Avery Uecker.
Young farmer and rancher ag tour
The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher (YF&R) Committee is hosting a regional agricultural tour May 8-9 in Billings. The YF&R Tour, based out of the Big Horn Resort, provides a great opportunity to visit local farms, ranches and agribusinesses with plenty of time to network with fellow young farmers and ranchers. Tour stops Friday, May 8, include the Stovall Ranch (cattle), a tour of ORIgen (cattle genetics), and a tour and tasting at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery. Dinner that night is scheduled for the Montana Rib & Chop House with Michelle Dammen, Florence Herbst of Agri-Trend, speaking on
Villa Happenings Superior Care Villa is always eager to lend a helping hand. She is shown here, happily stamping the monthly activity calendar.
Miles City webcam gives bird’s eye view of eagles By Lori Kesinger Two adult eagles are caring for their two young eaglets before a watching world. A camera providing 24-hour live feed footage of nesting bald eagles in Miles City was turned on the beginning of April. Last year, numerous organizations, businesses, and volunteers came together to install the Miles City EagleCam. It has since produced a large social media audience and educational experience for viewers. This year the eaglets hatched April 6 and 8. The eagle pair constructed their nest on the west end of Main Street in Miles City. They return every spring to reinforce it and raise their young. The nest is approximately eight feet wide and sits 98 feet high in a cottonwood tree. It has been used consecutively for about six years. Bald eagles mate for life and will return to nesting homes every spring to lay new eggs. A pair will watch over and feed their young until maturity. By eight weeks, eaglets
are strong enough to flap their wings, lift their feet off the nest platform, and rise up in the air. The young fledge at anywhere from 8 to 14 weeks of age, though they will remain close to the nest and attended to by their parents for six more weeks. Juvenile eagles first start leaving their parents about eight weeks after they fledge. To view the eagles anytime
of day or night, go to: http://53431558b81c6.click2s tream.com/. To see photos and join the conversation about the eagles, go to the Facebook page Miles City, MT Eagle Cam.
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ways to help reduce the risk of ag market volatility for your farm and ranch operations. Saturday’s, May 9, tours include a visit to the Hollenbeck Ranch (sheep) and Safflower Technologies (safflower products including oil, birdseed and kitty litter). Drange Apiary (raising bees and bee products) is the next tour stop followed by lunch and a tour of the Special K Ranch (a working ranch for adults who have developmental disabilities). For more information contact Sue Ann Struefert, 406587-3153, sueanns@mfbf.org. To register or for more information, visit www.mfbf.org.
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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, May 3. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Fallon County Ambulance, May 5. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, May 6. Charity Chapter #60; Baker Rural Fire Dept.; Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Thee Garage, May 7. Mother’s Day; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, May 10. American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, May 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, May 12. CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, May 13.
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Finger Steaks w/Fries $6.00
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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • April 20, 2015 - April 26, 2015 - 33 Calls for service: 1 animal complaint; 5 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 criminal mischief; 1 criminal trespass; 2 disturbances; 1 extra patrol; 1 harassment; 7 informations; 1 lost or found property; 2 thefts; 8 traffic stops; 2 unlocks; Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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BENCH City Court • Tworn King Oldenburg, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535, jail of 180 days with 178 suspended on conditions for six months (10/21/15), two days jail to be completed by April 30, 2015, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for the WiseChoice LifeSkills course - Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 2/8/15. • Luke W. Holstine, Baker, displaying license plates as-
signed to another vehicle, $535, ticket issued 1/9/15. • Luke W. Holstine, Baker, owner permitting operation of a vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, dismissed with prejudice by prosecutor, ticket issued 1/9/15. • Lori Marie Fradenburgh, Baker, operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08% BAC or greater, 1st offense, $685 with $300 suspended on conditions for six months (10/21/15), Public Defender fee of $250, jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months, attend, complete, comply and follow all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor and pay for all associated costs, report by 5/10/15 complete by 10/1/15, loss of driver’s license by the State of Montana for six months, restricted probationary license recommended only with the installation of the ignition interlock device, defendant is restricted to driving only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device during the probationary period and shall pay the costs of leasing, installing and maintaining the device, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees, and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay Public Defender fees in the amount of $250, attend, complete, comply and pay for Chemical Dependence Assessment, education course and treatment and follow all recommendations of the counselor, ignition interlock device on any vehicle driven with the probationary license, SCRAM compliance monitoring bracelet for six months with credit for time worn pre-trial (removal of SCRAM on 6/11/15), WiseChoice LifeSkills Courses - DUI and Substance Abuse, shall not
enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception of food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medications without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 11/1/14.
Justice Court • Jonette B. Doeden, Miles City, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 4/11/15. • Kelly M. Brown, Baker, criminal trespass to vehicles, $585, jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months (10/23/15), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete WiseChoice LifeSkills Courses Cognitive Awareness and Employment, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/13/15. • Jason Evin James, Baker, shooting from/across road or highway ROW, $135 with $100 suspended on conditions for six months (10/21/15), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for Chemical Dependency Assessment, Education Course and Treatment, Ignition Interlock device required on all vehicles driven with a probationary license, six months SCRAMx Compliance Monitoring Bracelet, WiseChoice LifeSkills Courses - DUI and Substance Abuse, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with exception of food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel im-
mediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 1/16/15. • Jason Evin James, Baker, operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08% BAC or greater, 1st offense, $685, jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months (10/21/15), attend, complete, comply and follow all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor and pay for all associated costs, report by 5/5/15 complete by 9/15/15, loss of driver’s license by the State of Montana for six months, restricted probationary license recommended only with the installation of the ignition interlock device, defendant is restricted to driving only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device during the probationary period and shall pay the costs of leasing, installing and maintaining the device, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for - Chemical Dependency Assessment, Education Course and Treatment and follow all recommendations of the counselor, Ignition Interlock Device on any vehicle driven, SCRAM Compliance Monitoring Bracelet for six months with credit given for time worn pretrial (removal of SCRAM on 7/28/15), WiseChoice LifeSkills Courses - DUI and Substance Abuse, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception of food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 1/16/15.
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Commissioners proceedings Monday, September 29, 2014 9:00 CONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 9:00 AM Resignation-September 16, 2014 the Commission received the written resignation from Don Buerkle. Don resigned from the Fair Board earlier but formally tendered his written resignation. 9:00 AM Amber Lawlar Amber met to discuss the costs related to the sewer line the Lawlars replaced on their property west of Baker. The Lawlars would like to ask if the County would agree to pay for the expense above what the original cost to replace the sewer line would have been. The original cost was quoted to the Lawlars at $5,000.00. Amber hopes the total cost of the project will be under $40,000. Amber feels since the Planning Department turned the Lawlars into DEQ, when in fact their line was grandfathered in, this would be the responsibility of the County to pay. The DEQ now stated they have to have two lines due to Leland Erickson property. Amber would rather work this out than to get an attorney involved in it. The Lawlars will know the costs this week. Bridge work-Discussed placing some guards or speed bumps, speed zone signs and in some way mark the new road. The reason for asking is the Lawlars feel they will experience a lot of traffic driving on their property. 10:00 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Auction-The group reviewed auction items; the Road Department will place new batteries in the snow blower and the cars are repaired. Diesel fuel-Number 2 diesel will not make it to the pipelines until November. At this time the Road Department has been getting number 1 diesel from Cenex. 10:00 AM-Nicole Shuler, Chamber of Commerce Director, joined. Bids-Permission granted to get the trucks and tool carrier bid process ready. Trucks-will bid with the option of purchasing one or more trucks and trading 0 – 2 trucks. Mowing-They should be done mowing or very close to it this week. Culverts - Golden Valley County purchased some culverts they may not be able to place, due to FWP rulings. Bobby felt the culverts may work for our County. Shop addition - Discussed adding eight more bays to the County shop. This would alleviate the Park from having to move items back and forth between two shops as well as accommodate housing more trucks and equipment inside. Calcutta Tickets-Nicole was selling calcutta tickets to anyone wishing to purchase one. 10:45 AM Fish Wildlife and Parks Cooperative Management Agreement-The Commission reviewed and approved the Cooperative Management Agreement between the County and MT FWP for the Construction and Rehabilitation of Roads, Parking Areas and Bank Erosion at the South Sandstone Fishing Access Site. The agreement will remain effective for one year beginning September 1, 2014. Commissioner Ranum signed as Chairperson and Rich Batterman signed as legal counsel. That agreement is on record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 11:00 AM-Lutheran Church Fair Stand Pastors Reba and Bruce Kolasch, Julie Stanhope, Parish Secretary, and Fred Houzvicka, Church Board
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 Chairman Water issues-Commissioner Ranum stated it seems water run-off has been diverted, from the new construction that has taken place, to the existing Lutheran Stand; several agreed. Discussion-Commissioner Ranum feels the County would pay for the building; place the anisole hood and relocate the grill. Pastor Reba wondered if the County could write up a letter stating the new stand will belong to the Lutherans. Commissioner Ranum stated she felt the County would want to use the building for other events; the Lutherans would get first choice to do the event or others could use it. Discussed the dimensions of the building so they will know if they can move the grill to the new building. Commission suggested contacting Darrell Aaby, Building Codes Inspector, for advice. The group also discussed making a larger area for seating. Decision-They will work on the size; get the building plans together and return to speak with the Commission after that is decided. At this time they can work on the timing for removal of the old stand and building construction for the new stand. Discussed possibly adding a fryer to the stand since there will have to be an anisole hood in the new building. The County would also furnish the water, sewer, electrical in addition to the building and the hood; the Lutherans would need to provide the rest. Fred will take this to the Council. They will decide what they can move over and the costs for the rest of the items. The group expressed their appreciation to the Commission. 11:50 AM Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor Dale asked permission to purchase a side by side. The Weed Board approved of this and there is money in his budget. The other side by side could be taken to the landfill. Permission granted. RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 1:15 PM FEED MILL BRIDGE - Jon Brosz and Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering, and Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, met to discuss the Feed Mill Bridge project. Jon and Shannon stated they have all of the permits to complete the project but have not yet received the local permit from the Planning Department (Flood Plain Coordinator). Mary Grube, Planning Secretary, was asked to join the group. FEMA and DNRC-These two groups were here completing an unannounced Flood Plain Audit. 1:20 PM-Mary Grube, Planning Secretary, joined the discussion. Feed Mill Bridge permit-
ting was discussed. Mary stated she needs to contact Traci Sears, DNRC, but Traci is out of the office today. This will have to be advertised in the paper and the landowners will have to be notified of the project as well. Jon stated he would complete a template to get the public notification to the paper. Mary stated it would be conditionally approved. 1:30 PM Faron Henderson, Contract Planner, joined; Faron agreed this needs to be advertised and they will contact Traci Sears tomorrow. Bonnevale Bridge-Discussed the amount of County land that would be needed from the landowners for temporary construction. Fletcher Creek-The box culvert will be set on Thursday. Nelson Survey-TNT completed the boring and were told TNT may have knocked some of the coating off the pipes. Brosz has the information they need to finish the plat. Examining Land SurveyorDiscussed possibly having more than one examining land surveyor, such as Brosz Engineering and Adam Thompson, so they do not have to send the plats so far to be reviewed. Jon felt Brosz would be willing to do that. Subsequent Minors-This was discussed by the group; State laws allow subsequent minors but Fallon County Subdivision Regulations do not allow them. Faron could do some research on them. 2:00 PM Planning Agreement The Commission and the County Attorney reviewed and approved the agreement between Fallon County and FH Engineering for Planning and Flood Plain Coordinator services. The agreement is on record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 2:20 PM Scott Rabbitt, Park Supervisor Skate Park-Scott stated the generous donation from Jeff Ament was received for the Skate Park in the amount of $40,000.00 (which was applied toward the cost of the bowl)! They poured some concrete last week Monday, forming today through Wednesday; plan to pour more on Thursday and Friday. Pump Track-The Pump Track arrived and was unloaded today. The loader will arrive tomorrow so they can start assembling it. Cement Work-Gamut Construction is preparing to pour cement for the boat launch and sona tubes for the remainder of the lights. Sidewalks-Discussed
preparing to pour sidewalks by gathering signed easements from landowners. 2:30 PM September MidMonth Claims The Commission reviewed and approved the Fair Concert refund claims in the amount of $29,565.00 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 2:45 PM Barb Ketterling, Treasurer/Assessor Training-Barb will have two people going to Motor Vehicle Training and another will be out of the office. Barb asked if she could call Erna Greenlee, former Treasurer Clerk to come in as Erna is already trained on the computer system. Permission granted. Payroll will be notified. 3:00 Joe Janz, Outside Maintenance Heat tape-Joe asked for permission to order heat tape (480’ from jail to end of courthouse on south side). The roofers cut the original heat tape during the roofing project and spliced it together. Joe feels this was a safety issue. Permission granted. FWP-There are no updates; waiting to talk to Jason Senn, FWP, about the South Sandstone project. Jasen Wyrick, Contractor for the project, has not set up yet. Museum Storage-Connex storage unit is full of Centennial items. Joe has permission to use the building south of the big metal building (former outside maintenance building). Commissioner Baldwin will visit with Museum Curator about the storage issues. 3:15 PM Alberts’ Approach Permit-The group discussed the approach permit for the Alberts. The Commission will not approve until the Road Foreman lets the Commission know the Alberts have completed necessary work. 3:30 PM-Mary Grube, Planning Secretary, and Faron Henderson, Contract Planner. Plat Status Report and Planning Department Report were reviewed with the Commission. 3:40 PM Susan Swimley, MACo Attorney, joined the group. Discussed various items: City of Baker - What Planning needs to do for the City. Feed Mill Box Culvert-The group asked about the procedure for the Flood Plain permit. Susan recommended they wait on Traci Sears, ST of MT Flood Plain Coordinator-DNRC, before they make any decisions. Planning Laws-Susan explained various laws relating to County and City Planning, etc.
4:25 PM Wanda Pinnow, Fair Board member, joined the group. Everyone left except Wanda. 4:30 PM Fair Board Member Appointment Applications-Two applications were received for the open position on the Fair Board: Courtney Dietz; and Jason Coulter. After reviewing and discussing the applications, Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to appoint Courtney Dietz to complete the term vacated by Don Buerkle. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Barn restrooms-The group discussed complaints about the barn restrooms during the Fair. Wanda explained they were cleaned every two hours. They would clean them, and for example, 5 minutes later someone would come in and flush the toilet with their dirty boots, etc. rather than their hands. 4:45 PM-Mary Grube, Planning Secretary, stated she received approval from Traci Sears, State Flood Plain Coordinator, to have Brosz Engineering submit an emergency permit for the Feed Mill Box Culvert placement and advertise for public comment at the same time . 4:55 PM-Scott Rabbitt, Park Supervisor, stated Solar Bee would be here Thursday to take the aerators out of the lake. FOLDER REVIEW/COMMISSIONER BUSINESS 5:00 PM - The Commission reviewed folder items and took action on the following business: Turch Contract - Mr. Turch will be sending a Professional Consulting Agreement for review by the Commission. This agreement is between Turch and Associates and Fallon County and would allow Mr. Turch to assist with various items for the County, such as the Powder River Expan-
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sion. Fairgrounds-The Commission was notified of water repairs that will be made at the Fairgrounds by CT Excavation. The floor for the new shop was poured; Griffith Steel will start on the building later. A cement landing was poured by one of the big barn entry doors for safety reasons. Grant Work Plan-Commissioner Ranum signed, as Chairperson, the 2014-2015 Emergency Shelter Work Plan Grant paperwork. Notice-The County, as Property Owners, received notification September 22, 2014 of the Public Hearing for the Keystone XL Man Camp Subdivision by rent or lease, to be held September 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM. 9-1-1-Audit Report-The 91-1 Audit identified one expenditure compliance issue. Chuck Lee, DES/911 Coordinator, was contacted and the audit issue was resolved. Thank you-Thank you was received from Chalee Harms for the saddle she won, donated by Fallon County, at the Baker/Wibaux Youth Rodeo. Funding Agreement - The Commission received the Funding Agreement from the MT Department of Transportation for the Corridor Planning Study. The Agreement was sent to Rich Batterman, County Attorney, for review. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Jeff Ament-Skate Park Donation-$40,000.00 Continental Resources, Inc.August, 2014 Oil and Gas Royalties-$10,067.88 Baker Air Service-September, 2014-Aviation Fuel$586.06 Mid-Rivers-Encroachment Permit #603-$150.00 REPORTS/MINUTES/FLYERS The Commission reviewed and/or approved the following are filed in the SEEwhich COMMISSION , PAGE 10
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ing which are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Seniors in Action-October, 2014 Flyer Planner Staff Report-Copy of the Baker Workforce Camp Major Subdivision Staff report was received and reviewed. Treasurer’s Receipts-September, 2014-Miscellaneous Revenues-$6,771,674.25 Treasurer’s Receipts-September, 2014Rents/Leases/Oil & Gas Royalties-$21,411.01 Plevna Water Project-September 15th and September 22, 2014 report Entitlement 1st Quarter Payment-$135,178.59 RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess until Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Recess. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 RECONVENE 1:00 PM PRESENT Deb Ranum, Chairperson; William L. Randash and Steve Baldwin, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 1:00 PM Chuck Lee, DES/911 Coordinator; Tim Barkley, Sheriff; Trenton Harbaugh, Undersheriff; Justin LaCroix, City Police; Randy Hoenke, Fire Chief; Fred Thomas, Ambulance Director; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; Faron Henderson, Contract Planner; Lance Wedemeyer, Public Works Director; Cody Shepherd and Matthew Jones, BNSF Representatives. Home loss-Chuck explained the fire from last year, a family lost the home they were renting in a fire. General Order-The group discussed placement of a General Order. Longest train-Felt the longest train would probably be 7000 feet. Cody stated he would visit with the Forsyth Train Master and explain they must keep the Main Street crossing open. 6th Street Crossing-Chuck discussed possible placement of a 6th street crossing and the General Order further. Ordinance-Commissioner Baldwin discussed passing a City Ordinance. Matt did not know if it would be enforceable. Crossing-Discussed reducing the number of crossings we have in our area. Accountability-Discussed who, if anyone, could be held accountable for the trains blocking the crossings. Cody explained the Train Master can be here more, for further accountability. They will make sure they are not blocking 3rd street, but most preferably Main Street. Matt will further discuss a general order. Siting-Discussed moving the 3rd street siting or possibly they could use the old siting by Murphys. Faron discussed leaving a crossing on the west and east end open Matt felt they could get back to Chuck by next week. Commissioner Randash discussed speaking with DOT about the possible overpass plans.Matt discussed contacting Jason Sanchez, Head of Operations, to get Baker on his radar. ADJOURN Commissioner Randash made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN. s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson ATTEST s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder
Monday, April 13, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman ROAD/SHOP REPORT Blading of Roads: Alba reported all blades are out working roads now. County Road Pickups: Quotes are still being worked on for the new pickups. When the pickups are purchased Alba said they plan on sending the two white Rangers, purple Ranger, and S10 to auction. The other pickups may be sent to other departments to be used. The Fairgrounds is interested in one of the pickups and Alba suggested the blue F150. This pickup would replace the two Dodges at the Fairgrounds. One of the Dodges could be sent to auction and the other one could have a water tank put in it and be used to water the flowers around town. County Side by Side Repairs: Golf Course Side by Side is an older Jacobsen with a steering problem that has made it inoperable. Alba is trying to determine if parts can be ordered to fix it & how much it would cost. Landfill Side by Side has an oil leak, Mitch is trying to determine source of leak so the landfill can continue using it. Tow Bars for Pickups: Alba has contacted a couple vendors and looked online for pricing. The cheapest price he has found thus far is with Hitchworld online. Commissioner Baldwin suggested calling other vendors for prices on the bars and will get Alba vendor numbers to call. Culverts: Bobby is going to send someone up to Billings to get new culverts. Calumet Bridge: Bobby talked to the State about the Calumet Bridge and they said they did not know anything about the bridge as it wasn’t on the state inspection list due to its small size. They said it would be the county’s responsibility to replace it and it shouldn’t be a steel culvert. Bobby told them Brosz Engineering has done the hydrology study and it will be a box culvert, not a steel culvert. Bobby said the bridges are being prioritized based on condition of bridge and the Sparks & Kramlick are top on the list. Steve Beylund’s MulchersCommissioner Ranum asked if Alba had gone and seen Steve’s mulchers and what his thoughts were. Alba said they don’t rake like ours do and our tractors wouldn’t be able to pull them so he isn’t sure what we would gain by having them. 9:35 AM Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering, joined meeting and Alba Higgins left meeting. North City Shop BridgeShannon received an email from Mid-Rivers regarding the fiber lines that are hanging on the current bridge. MidRivers said they are having a hard time getting an easement from the landowners to move these lines. The landowner has expressed concern that putting this new bridge in will create truck traffic on the road. Shannon and the commissioners are confident this would not happen. Bobby will talk to landowner more about the easement and the corridor planning for that area. Calumet Bridge- Shannon spoke with MDT regarding the bridge and they said it has to be a 25 year structure and is a county responsibility as the work is considered “maintenance”. Brosz Engineering is still waiting on two permits, one from the Fish, Wildlife & Game and the other from the Army Corps of Engineers. He thinks getting the Fish, Wildlife & Game permit shouldn’t be a problem as this bridge is upstream from the
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 Sparks Bridge that has already been approved by the Fish, Wildlife & Game. Prior to the Corps permit being given, an easement from the landowner has to be received. Once these two permits are received the planning department can advertise to get the local permit and then the project can go out to bid. Shannon reiterated it is not a quick process and will take some time. Sparks Bridge - Commissioner Baldwin confirmed with Shannon that the bypass for this bridge is on the east side, Dean’s side. Darcy Wassman, County Attorney is working on a maintenance agreement between the landowners and the county. Shannon will stop in to see Darcy to discuss separating the maintenance agreement from the temporary easement with the landowners. Hwy 7 Ditch: The ditch along Hwy 7 by Spiffy’s is getting clogged with dirt and garbage. Bobby said the ditch on the east side of the highway has been partially cleaned but wasn’t dry enough to complete it. Bobby will talk to Lance Wedemeyer, Public Works Director for City of Baker, about working together to clean out the rest of the ditch in that area. 1st Street Culvert: Commissioner Randash said the culvert on 1st street needs to be looked at as is it in bad shape. He asked Bobby to go look at the culvert to determine what needs to be done. Bobby said the culvert was cleaned out about four years ago but it may need to be replaced, he will go look at it. 9:55 am- Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting. Napa Retaining Wall- Shannon brought the Army Corps of Engineers permit application to have the commission sign it. He is submitting this application for the wall by itself, rather than as an amendment to the Lower Baker Lake Channel project. Commissioner Randash signed permit. Channel pipes from Upper to Lower Lake- Commissioner Ranum asked if the seals have been put on the lower channel pipes. Shannon said the seals & bands have been put on all pipes although one of the bolts was stripped. Shannon is contacting Cretex to ask what their recommendation is to repair the stripped bolt and will get their recommendation in writing. Upper Baker Lake Phase IIShannon said it is almost done and he has given Diamond J a punch list of things they need to finish up before seeding. Shannon spoke with the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) about the progress and they stated they want Brosz Engineering to do an inspection of the dam every year once the project is complete. Upper Baker Lake Phase IIIShannon asked how the commissioners want to proceed with this phase. Shannon is concerned that there may be issues with Phase III. He said there would have to be compulsory mitigation on it due to it being in a wetland. He also mentioned the existing plastic culverts would need to be lowered if they proceed with Phase III. No decision was made on proceeding with Phase III at this time. 10:15 am- Shannon Hewson left the meeting. 10:30-11:40 AM- CORRIDOR PLANNING STUDY CONFERENCE CALL Commissioners attended and participated in the Corridor Planning Study Conference Call. The next meeting will be May 5th, time will be determined at a later date. 11:45 AM PUBLIC COMMENT 11:50 am- Mona Madler with SMART joined meeting for public comment. Millennium Project Sidewalk: Ruth Deviney gave
SMART the names she wants put on the Millennium Project sidewalk. It will read “In Memory of Erika Nicole Deviney & Carl Deviney”. TransCanada Contribution: SMART received $6500 from TransCanada towards the Baker Lake Tributary which is the creek that runs through McClain Park. TransCanada has a blog area on their website where they published an article regarding their community involvement in contributing to the tributary. Mona shared the article with the commission to get their feedback on it. The commission supported the article written. Canadian Press Visit: Alex Panetta with Canadian Press will be here on April 22-23. On April 22 he will meet with Mona, Merri Beck from Russell’s, and Mike Griffith from Griffith Excavating to discuss the opportunity of the Keystone Pipeline and the effects the oil prices have on our community. On April 23 he will go with the Commission to see the area designated for the TransCanada Marketlink. CTEP: Jolene from Peaks to Plains will be sending the Commissioners the CTEP report. 12:10 pm- Mona Madler left the meeting. 12:15 pm RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 1:20 PM Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Tiger Grant: The deadline for applying for this grant is June 5 with the pre-app being due May 4. The Commission is wanting to hold off on applying for the grant this year due to not having all of the plans and studies that need to accompany the grant application nor having time to gather this information before the grant deadline. Jason agreed with that decision and suggested taking steps now to prepare to apply for it in the future if it is available. Jason said the Tiger Grant is not guaranteed every year but he is hopeful that it will be available in the future. He suggested keeping track of all the information that is being gathered with the current Corridor Study, to begin setting aside money for the County’s local contribution that will be required if they receive the grant in the future and possibly seek out state dollars. Commissioner Baldwin asked Jason how much the County’s contribution would have to be and he said the average contribution is $3.50 of local funds for every $1 of grant money received or at times is 20% of the total money granted. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to table pursuing the Tiger Grant at this time. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Canadian Press Meeting: Commissioner Baldwin invited Jason to accompany the Commission on April 23 when they meet with Alex Panetta from the Canadian Press. Jason said he will plan on attending and to let him know the time when they find out. Fallon County Capital Improvement Plan: Jason handed out the Fallon County Capital Improvement Plan and asked for an input session to discuss it at a later date. He would like to look at the budgets from FY 2014-15 to determine what portion of the revenue was spent on capital projects. Then from there they could look and map out what future capital improvement projects they would like to
focus on for the current upcoming fiscal year. Commissioner Ranum shared with Jason there have been changes made to the Lower Baker Lake Drainage Project due the Core disagreeing with the project. The Commission and Jason discussed the status of projects that are nearing completion and whether they can be removed from the plan. The Boy Scout building is almost complete and can be taken off, the Skate Park and the Plevna Park are getting close to completion but may need to stay on the plan due to rock work and other landscaping work still needing to be done. Jason asked if he could meet with Brenda Wood; Clerk & Recorder; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; and the Commission for a couple of hours to review budgets, review the capital improvement plan and make decisions regarding future capital improvements. The meeting was set to Thursday, April 30, from 10 am-12 pm. Prior to the meeting Jason would like the Commission to review the plan and budget and take notes of ideas or comments they would like to discuss at the meeting. Lani DeBuhr will contact Brenda and Barb about meeting. Jason asked if a CD could be made and given to him with pictures of all assets. He would like to use these pictures to include in the Capital Improvement Project Plan. Lani DeBuhr will ask Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor, if he has the photos to put onto a CD. 2:20 pm- Jason Rittal left the meeting. 2:25 PM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Bobby went to look at culverts after his morning meeting with the Commission. 1st Street Culverts: Tops of culverts are fine, but the bottoms are rusted. There are two of them and they are rounded on top, flat on bottom. The end walls are wooden and the water is coming around these end walls and washing dirt from around them. He said they need to be replaced but it isn’t a dangerous situation right now. Culvert by Conoco building: The culvert needs to be cleaned out and Lance Wedemeyer, Director of Public Works for City of Baker, is going to go clean it out. Nelson Culverts: Lance and Bobby went over to Nelsons and ordered culverts to put in there. 2:30 pm- Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting. 2:30 PM CLOSED SES-
SION/PERSONNEL 2:40 PM LAWLAR SEWER ISSUE- Amber Lawlar, Member of the Public; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Darcy Wassman, County Attorney Amber came in to respond to the letter she was mailed on March 29, 2015, from Commissioner Randash stating the Commission is not responsible for DEQ regulations her and her husband were required to follow nor the cost associated with it. Amber said she disagrees and feels the county failed to advise her correctly on the process to repair and replace her sewer line and therefore is responsible. Commissioner Randash said they are doing what is in the best interest of all taxpayers and what their attorney and previous attorney advised them to do. Amber asked Commissioner Baldwin if he was able to look at the letter she brought in from DEQ. Commissioner Baldwin said he has not been able to look at it but has attempted to call the DEQ person to no avail. Amber gave him the letter she received from DEQ regarding the issue. Amber said they were having sewer line problems in the fall but were not able to dig up the ground until the spring when her brother-in-law could dig it up. She said when they were ready to start digging she got permission from Mike Rinaldi, previous Fallon County Sanitarian, to start digging. Her brother-in-law, Bobby Thielen, dug the line up and afterwards she was sent a letter from the county telling her to stop any activity on the sewer line due to it being in a flood plain. Commissioner Baldwin asked Rich Menger, Sanitarian, if Mike was wrong for telling Amber she could start digging to begin with. Rich said no, that was right because anytime there is a possibility of raw sewage being exposed it needs to be fixed immediately. After receiving the stop order notice, Amber said she applied for an emergency floodplain permit rather than a regular floodplain permit so that they could fix the line right away. She said she didn’t get an emergency permit denial letter but rather got a regular permit with no explanation. This caused a delay in them getting their sewer fixed. Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, said her being granted a regular floodplain permit was in essence the “denial” of the emergency permit. Amber said she wasn’t sure about that because gave no explanation SEE itCOMMISSION , PAGE 12
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is preferred. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background check. Benefits include but are not limited to optional enrollment in health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, May 8, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub, 406-778-8164. 17-19c
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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 trailer, washer/dryer, water and garbage included, $750/month, $750 deposit. Call 406-891-1414. 18tfc ____________________________ FOR RENT: Two bedroom apartment, washer/dryer, water and garbage included, $750/month, $750 deposit. No pets, no smoking. 406-891-1414. 18tfc ____________________________ FOR RENT: Two bed, one bath Wibaux apartment. Washer/dryer, microwave, air, utilities, cable TV included. Two full beds and one queen bed. $1075 rent + $1075 deposit. No pets/smoking, 406-7525250. 18-19c ____________________________ FOR RENT: In Plevna, MT, new three bedroom, two bath mobile home, 16’x80’. No smoking. No Pets. Close to school. Has washer and dryer and all kitchen appliances. Call for application if interested. 406-891-5636. 18-19p __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bathroom newer trailer, completely furnished. Contact 406978-3691 or 406-978-2514 after 5 p.m. 17tfc
FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Steel buildings, big and small. Call for deal. Can erect. Phone 701-214-4671. 18-19tmp __________________________ FOR SALE: Registered black Angus yearling bulls, private treaty. Large sire groups, performance, fertility tested. Delivery available. Trangmoe Angus Ranch, Glendive, MT. 406-687-3315 or 406-989-3315. 18-26c __________________________ FOR SALE: Four bedroom home in Marmarth, ND. Fenced yard, attached double car garage on five lots. Call for appointment
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701-279-5810. 17-22p __________________________ FOR SALE: Butcher pigs. Ready end of April. Call 406-772-5898. 16-19c __________________________ FOR SALE: Three bedroom house located on 1st Street in Baker. The house is a fixer-upper or can be torn down. The house is on a lot that has city water, sewer and sidewalk. The lot is perfect for a mobile home or a duplex. Make me an offer. Call 303-907-6758. 16-23c __________________________ FOR SALE: New three bedroom, two bath home with main level utilities, full unfinished basement, and attached garage. Call J & M Lumber, 406-778-2030 for showing. 6tfc
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Looking to hire someone with a mid-sized loader tractor/skid steer to help load out at the Cooper auction at Westmore May 9. Stan Howe 406-949-3448. 18p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Red River Inn & Suites is accepting applications for all departments. Please call 406-778-3321 or stop in at 410 W. Montana, Baker. 18-22c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Baker Furniture in Baker has a seasonal part-time position open for a friendly, selfmotivated sales associate. We are looking for an applicant who enjoys working with people, can communicate effectively, and willing to work Saturdays and extended hours as required. If you think you would enjoy selling top quality products in a fast paced environment, applications may be picked up at Baker Furniture. 18c __________________________ HELP WANTED: I need two people to work May 3-9 setting up and helping with an auction near Plevna. Stan Howe 406949-3448. 17-18p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time operator with the Road Department. This position operates a variety of construction equipment and performs manual labor in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads in Fallon County. Install and maintain road signs, mow ditches and perform general care and maintenance of equipment. The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess a valid Montana Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and current medical examiner’s certificate. One (1) year of construction equipment operation or completion of heavy equipment school
__________________________ NOTICE: FMC will be offering C.N.A. classes beginning Monday, June 1, 2015 through June 12, 2015. Classes will be held weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to six. The price of the class is $200 which includes the State Test Fee. Fee reimbursed upon hire. Books will be distributed when the $200 fee is paid. A planning meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in the Care Plan Office located in the Long Term Care. Contact Michelle Smith at 406-778-5188 for additional information or questions. 16-18c
CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Baker Chamber of Commerce for the gun I won in their raffle. Gary Gorder 18p ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The Baker Homecraft Club would like to thank the graduating senior girls from Baker High School and their mothers for attending our MotherDaughter Tea April 26. It was fun to recognize you and carry on a spring tradition in Fallon County that began 60+ years ago. We would also like to thank Roger and Joan Grammond for the beautiful doilies they lent us to use as table centerpieces. Also a big thank you to Bumble Bee Floral and All 4U Flowers & More for their donation of centerpieces which we used as door prizes at the Tea. 18c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to Baker Ace Hardware for the TV I won at their grand opening. Special thanks to Statler for drawing my name. Sandy Pickett 18p
LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:10 p.m. The Fallon County Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana and in the County of Fallon. The proposed meeting will be held Tuesday, May 18, 2015, at 7:10 p.m. The proposed meeting is handicapped accessible. The purpose of this hearing is to review an application that has been submitted to the Fallon County Planning Department for the Eagle
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Addition Subdivision submitted by Territorial Landworks, Inc. which includes an application for building for lease or rent and a proposed subdivision application for multi-family structures on behalf of Eagle Land Estates, LLC. 76-810276-3-605. Hearing on subdivision application. (1) Except as provided in 76-3-609 and 76-3-616 and subject to the regulations adopted pursuant to 76-3-504(1)(o) and 76-3-615, at least one public hearing on the subdivision application must be held by the governing body, its authorized agent or agency, or both, and the governing body, its authorized agent or agency, or both shall consider all relevant evidence relating to the public health, safety, and welfare, including the environmental assessment if required, to determine whether the subdivision application should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the governing body. (2) When a proposed subdivision is also proposed to be annexed to a municipality, the governing body of the municipality shall hold joint hearings on the subdivision application and annexation whenever possible. (3) Notice of the hearing must be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. The sub-divider, each property owner of record whose property is immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat, and each purchaser under contract for deed of property immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat must be notified of the hearing by registered or certified mail not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. (4) When a hearing is held by an agent or agency designated by the governing body, the agent or agency shall act in an advisory capacity and recommend to the governing body the approval, conditional approval, or denial of the proposed subdivision. This recommendation must be submitted to the governing body in writing not later than 10 working days after the public hearing. Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planner, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Any questions or comments can be directed to the Planning Department at 406-778-7111. 18-20c
Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at the courthouse in Baker, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313; phone 406-778-8182; the Fallon County website at www.falloncounty.net; or if additional information is needed you may contact the Baker Senior Center at 406-778-2600. 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: “Baker Senior Center Roof Project”. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, to postpone the award of the bid for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsible bid which is in the best interest of Fallon County, applying the preference provisions of Section 18-1-102 MCA, where applicable. Dated this 21st day of April, 2015. s/Brenda J. Wood Clerk and Recorder 17-19c
MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID The Fallon County Commission will received “Sealed Bids” for the construction of “Iron Horse Splash Park and Bath House”. The Fallon County Commission will accept sealed bids until 1:15 PM, Monday, May 18, 2015. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 201503, Helena, Montana 59620-1503. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-5600. All laborers employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid the standard
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE prevailing wage rate in the performance of the public works contract in accordance of the laws of the State of Montana. Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to Fallon County, in the amount not less than ten (10) percent of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder shall furnish an approved Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the contract amount. Proof of liability insurance as well as exemption from work compensation shall also be provided by the successful bidder and subcontractor(s). No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 1:15 PM local time, Monday, May 18, 2015. Detailed specifications may be obtained from Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313, phone 406-778-7106; or Stahly Engineering & Associates, 851 Bridger Drive, Suite 1, Bozeman, MT 59715, phone 406-522-9526. In accordance with Article 2.01 Instructions To Bidders, the required deposit is $50.00 per set, which is not refundable. Payment of an additional $20.00 is required for express mail. Bids should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Iron Horse Splash Park Construction” and delivered to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 10 W. Fallon Avenue or mailed to PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. For more information you may contact Stahly Engineering, 406522-9526. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed S sixty (60) days, and cept EE LEGALS, PAGE 12
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE ELECTION CANCELLATION Whereas, the number of candidates filing either an Oath of Candidacy or a Declaration of Intent to be a write-in candidate for the open trustee position on the Plevna School Board of Trustees, District No. 55, Fallon County, State of Montana, is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected, the trustee election is not necessary. Therefore, the necessary 25 day notice is hereby given that the Plevna School District No. 55, Fallon County, State of Montana, Trustee Election is cancelled. Dated this 14th day of April, 2015. s/Nicole Buerkle, Clerk 17-18c
MNAXLP ____________________________ CALL FOR BIDS SENIOR CENTER ROOF PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Fallon County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Baker Senior Center are soliciting bids for the repair/replacement of the Baker Senior Center roof located at 420 W. Montana Ave., Baker, MT. Bids will be accepted until Monday, May 11, 2015, at 1:15 p.m. A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the
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cause it gave no explanation as to why they didn’t grant her the emergency floodplain. Darcy asked Amber how she felt the county was responsible for the repairs she had to do on her line. Amber said she was not given the proper information from the county regarding what was required with fixing her line and because of that she lost time and probably spent more money. Darcy said when work is done to a sewer line that is less than 40 ft., like Amber’s, it is considered “maintenance” and the home owner has the responsibility to gather the information needed to do the work and to make sure it is done. Amber said she was trying to get the information by calling Mike Rinaldi to ask if she could dig up the sewer line and then asking Mary what to do after she received the stop order. She said she filled out the paper work while sitting at Mary’s desk and it was then that Mary called someone at the state about a question Amber had. Amber said she thinks this phone call was what got the DEQ involved in which it didn’t need to be. Darcy said no one knows exactly how DEQ became aware of the issue but that it is a county employee’s right to inquire at levels “above” them such as the state department to get further clarification or instruction on matters which is what Mary was doing. Rich Menger stated the importance of repairing a sewer line immediately because of the danger of being exposed to raw sewage. He said he was surprised how the PVC pipe on Amber’s line was crushed as it could not have happened from soil action. Rich asked if something, like the backhoe may have driven over it. Amber said it was a weak PVC pipe that was used from day one when the sewer was installed originally. Commissioner Baldwin asked if anyone in the city knew about the PVC pipe in the ground and Amber said she did not know. Amber asked Rich if she was wrong for repairing the line. Rich said no, the repair needs to happen immediately but a permit needs to be granted before any renovations on the line are done and those renovations need to meet the current DEQ standards. Amber said Jon Brosz submitted her plan to DEQ but they made her put two separate sewer lines in rather than replace the original line. Darcy said this was because her line did not meet the current standards, you cannot have two lines coming off of the same sewer line therefore they have to be made separate. Darcy said that no matter what Amber would have had to comply with these standards and fix her lines that way and that it is her responsibility not the county’s. Amber asked Darcy about the investigation she did into the problem and questioned the thoroughness of it as Jon Brosz said he did not talk to Darcy about it. Darcy said
she talked to all parties involved including Jon. Amber asked Darcy what Jon said about it and Darcy said he would have been upset if he was told to stop working on repairing his sewer line also. Commissioner Baldwin said they have not been able to talk to Jon about it. Amber asked Commissioner Baldwin to call Jon to see if they could talk to him now about the situation, he tried to call but could not contact Jon. Amber asked what Mike Rinaldi’s role was in all of this as he was the one who told her she could dig up the line. Darcy referred to Rich on the sanitarian’s role in this. He said for a repair, as the Sanitarian, he would have said to dig up the line and fix it. Commissioner Baldwin asked Amber if she talked to Mike after receiving the stop order and she said she was sure she did but couldn’t remember exactly when. Darcy Wassman asked Amber if she had any written communication with Mike Rinaldi and she said no, it was all done over the phone. Amber said she thinks the county and her both share responsibility for the mess this created. She asked the Commission if they will work with her and help her out with the expenses. Commissioner Baldwin asked if her neighbors, the Ericksons, agreed to pay for some of it and Amber said yes they did. Darcy asked Amber what part of this project the county is responsible for and if the cost would have been the same even if the delay and DEQ involvement wouldn’t have happened. Rich agreed that this is important to know. Amber said she didn’t know for sure but that having to wait an extra 30 days to do the work, to have to hire Jon and make the sewer line into two separate lines has cost quite a bit. Rich said the project had to be engineered no matter what since it was a renovation of the line and doesn’t think the cost would have varied very much even with the delay. Amber said she agreed but she thinks things would have been different had they been told what to do from the start and DEQ may not have had to be involved. Rich and the Commission discussed the DEQ role in these situations stating they are there to make sure the standards are met and that the county was not at fault for DEQ getting involved. 3:40 pm- Rich Menger left the meeting. Darcy asked Amber if she had a dollar amount she felt the county was responsible for. Amber said she didn’t, she was just hoping the county would help her out with some of it. Darcy told Amber if she felt the county was responsible for part of the expense of the project she needed to determine the amount the county is responsible for. Darcy said anytime someone holds another party responsible for a financial obligation on something there has to be a value determined. Amber said she doesn’t know but would like Jon Brosz her to help her figure it out. Commissioner Baldwin told Amber she needs to determine the amount she thinks the county is responsible for. 3:50 pm- Darcy Wassman left the meeting. Amber told the Commission she didn’t want to cause a problem but hopes they will help her with this as she was not told the right thing to do. She said she thinks if she would have been told what to do from the beginning she wouldn’t have this problem. 4 pm- Amber Lawlar left the meeting. 4 PM Scott Rabbit, Parks Director Sidewalks: Scott said this project will be under $80,000 and therefore does
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 not need to go out to bid. He would like Chad and Carson with Gamut Construction to do the work as they have already taken measurements and done a walk-through with Scott on what the job will entail. The Commission voiced concern if the project would be done in a timely manner and Scott said it will be done no later than August. The Commission made the decision to have them do the work. Splash Park: Scott has sent the “Invitation to Bid” for the Splash Park to Fallon County Times and it will be in the paper on Thursday, April 16. Scott said he does not have the bid specs right now but Greg Steckler with Stahly Engineering said he will have the specs delivered to Scott no later than Friday, April 17, so he will have them for potential contractors. Scott gave a copy of the “Invitation to Bid” to the Commission for their records. 4:10 pm- Scott Rabbit left the meeting. 4:10 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder Property Hail Claim: Debbie gave the commission the Property Hail Claim sheet that lists all the county assets that incurred hail damage on August 20, 2014, and the status of their repairs. The Commission and Debbie discussed the status of what has been repaired and reimbursed so far. The roofs for the museum, courthouse and grandstands are complete and we have received the insurance reimbursement for these repairs. There are still items that need to be repaired and top on the list is the fairground and road buildings. Debbie said she was waiting for Terri Scherr, the insurance adjuster, to give her the amended appraisals for the roof projects that were appraised initially with the wrong material being used. Commissioner Baldwin called Terri Scherr and he said he would send the amended appraisals by the end of this week. Fairground Roofing Repairs: The Commission said it is important to try and get the fairground buildings re-
paired prior to the fair if possible. According to the itemized repair list from the insurance adjuster, the big barn will exceed $80,000 to repair so Commissioner Ranum asked Lani DeBuhr to schedule a time for Richard Griffith to come in to discuss the bid specs for the big barn in order to get it out to bid soon. The other buildings are smaller projects and will only need quotes from contractors to repair. Debbie will contact Terri Scherr to ask for the itemized lists of the fair building repairs to help with getting quotes for these buildings. Indoor Shooting Range: The building is not finished yet, but Debbie said when it is, the Commission will need to determine what insurance they want for it. MACO: Debbie said MACO (Montana Association of Counties) will be here in June to discuss the County’s insurance coverages and policies. They would like to meet with our insurance agent while here also. Debbie said she is going to call Jim Leischner, the County’s insurance agent, to ask about the replacement values we have set for our buildings as they may need to be adjusted. 4:55 pm- Debbie Wyrick left the meeting. 4:55 PM CLOSED SESSION/PERSONNEL 5:15 pm- Commissioner
Minutes: No minutes submitted for approval. 5:15 ADJOURN Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN.
s/William L. Randash, Chairman MINUTE TAKER: s/Lani J. DeBuhr, Clerk ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder
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