VOLUME 99
ISSUE 21
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
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Back row: (l-r) Scotti Robinson, Melissa Breitbach, Amber Durden Back row: (l-r) Brady Varner, Nic Bohle, Dallas Arnell, Luke Gonand Mariah Miller. Front: Solenn Jacobsen, Madison Reddick, Mor- sioroski and Seth Barkley. Front: Spencer Losing, Matt Packer, gan Miller, Tayler Stinnett and Lauren Wang. Austin Braun, Daniel Rost and Chase Huelle.
Morris longtime music teacher retiring By Lori Kesinger Laura Morris, music teacher at Baker Elementary Schools, plans to retire after years of introducing students to the wonders of music. Morris studied elementary education at the University of Montana at Missoula and about five years ago earned her Masters in Arts Education. She started her career in Montana then taught first grade in Rock Springs, Wyoming. There she also began teaching private piano lessons and a class for piano teachers at the community college. Morris joined the Baker staff in 1986 as a remedial teacher. She was also hired as an accompanist for junior high and high school choir and helped with an extracurricular piano program. When Mrs. Tuggle retired, Morris moved into the elementary music
position. She has been responsible for teaching kindergarten through sixth grade. Morris has also continued to give private piano lessons and been an accompanist. Reflecting on her career of 29 years, Morris said seeing many of her students excel has been very rewarding to her. She has also greatly enjoyed working with the Missoula Children’s Theatre to bring a fullproduction play together in one week for public performance. “I’m going to miss the job a lot. It’s such a creative job. You get some students who just love to do it. They show you their appreciation and give you hugs,” Morris said. “I feel like it has been such a big part of my life. I’m going to miss teaching. It’s always been something I’ve loved to do, especially the music because there is so much creativity to it.” Though the location is undecided, Morris said by summer’s end she plans to move closer to family and spend more time with her children and grandchildren. She also plans to stay involved in music.
County property taxes to increase Regional and area managers from the Department of Revenue Property Assessment division met this week with city and county officials to discuss the 2015 reappraisal process and how it will affect county property taxes. The reappraisal shows an increase in market value for Fallon County at approximately 28 percent with commercial and residential properties having the largest increase. The figure property owners need to be most aware of is the increase in taxable value which is 6 percent county-wide. Taxable value on ag
land is down 6 percent, commercial property is up 15 percent, and residential property up 23 percent. Senate Bill 157 changed the taxable rate and changed the reassessment to every two years instead of every six years. Assessment notices will be mailed out mid-June and a public meeting will be held in early July to help property owners understand their assessment notice and how it will affect their taxes. All taxpayers are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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The Fallon County Times will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Deadline will remain the same, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Nicole Allerdings has been selected as a delegate to attend Montana American Legion Auxiliary Treasure Girls State. The 65th session of Girls State will be held May 30 through June 5 at Carroll College in Helena. Girls State is concerned primarily with government, citizenship, and leadership. Delegates from all over Montana will be in charge of city and state government within Girls State. They will be able to work on the newspaper, participate in chorus, talent night, or participate in the mock court. Leadership and informational seminars will also be available. Through participating in Girls State, students are encouraged to gain knowledge, friendship, and a keener sense of value about the American way of life.
Memorial Day observance . . . May 25 By Lori Kesinger Though most people use the weekend before Memorial Day to mark the beginning of summer with camping and barbecues, the day is actually an American holiday observed to honor men and women who died while serving in the military.
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Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. Eventually it was extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service. Many people visit cemeteries and
memorials placing flowers or wreaths in honor of loved ones, even if they were not in military service. Memorial Day should not be confused with Veterans Day, which celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.
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Mangold retiring after 41 year teaching career By Lori Kesinger It’s the end of an era for the science department at Plevna High School. For 40 years Wayne Mangold has led the science studies and will soon grade his last paper to end his tenure. Mangold grew up in Inverness. With a rich family history of teachers, he followed that lineage by attending Montana State University-Northern at Havre for his degree. He received his Masters from Montana State University at Bozeman in 1999. A job opportunity teaching science brought Mangold to Plevna. Years of teaching and interacting with students brought demands he met with innovation and learning himself. He attended workshops, kept up with new techniques and learned from other teachers ways to communicate to students to keep them interested. Those efforts paid off as he saw the success of his students, including several becoming nurses and doctors. Mangold was head track coach for about 35 years, and coached some basketball. He was also actively involved in Academic Olympics every year and always enjoyed the competition. “I’m going to miss the camaraderie with the teachers,” Mangold said. In retirement, Mangold is looking forward to spending time with his wife, Mary, and their children, who all have successful careers. Chasing around a granddaughter in Iowa is also at the top of the list. He doesn’t have plans to stay idle, either. A small computer business and providing technical support to Fallon County and Plevna Schools will all be considered a day’s work in the future.
Memorial Day Services Memorial Day Services will be held at the Community Union Cemetery in Plevna at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25. A service will also be held at the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker at 11 a.m. speaker for the services will be Pastor Jim Biswell, Medicine Rocks Church.
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, May 27, 2005 -- 90th commencement ceremonies held at Baker High School May 22. Jordan McWilliams gave the valedictory address, and Leevon Pinnow gave the salutatory address. Diplomas were awarded to 36 students who completed their 12 years of education. . . May 22, Plevna Schools held their graduation exercises. Twelve seniors and six eighth graders were awarded diplomas. Ashley O’Connor gave the salutatory address, and Brittany Straub delivered the valedictory address. . . First place Spartan divisional track winners are Casey Dietz, Zach Hepperle, Shann Schillinger, Neal Susa, Marnee Overton, Cheyenne Thilmony, Mandi Overton, Danni Veroye, and Erik Morris. These athletes will advance to the state meet in Bozeman May 27-28. . . Encore Operating, L.P. donated funding for a new ambulance to the Fallon County Ambulance Service during EMS week May 15-21. Pictured with the new ambulance are C.B. Heiser, Baker Ambulance volunteer; Commissioner Dennis Afrank; Commissioner Deb Ranum; Steve Spriggs of Encore Operating; Commissioner Don Rieger. . . Brent Nelson, vo-ag teacher at Baker High School, submitted his resignation and the board approved hiring Scott Rieger for the position. . . First place Poppy Poster winners are Gina Cantalupo, Abby Gundlach, Donovan Lorbiecke, and Shawnna Steffes.
20 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 26, 1995 -Heidi Fuchs gave the valedictory address at Plevna High School’s commencement exercises, and Marci Sieler gave the salutatory address. . . Commencement exercises took place at Baker High School May 21 and there were four co-valedictorians - Erin Brown, Jennifer Plummer, Kelli Schillinger, and Judd Stark. . . 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Tom and Kathy Stieg will be held May 28. . . New members inducted into the National Honor Society were Lisa Williams, Shannon Mitchell, Gary Townsend, Dustin Rudolph, Eric Kary, Kelly Blake, Michelle Hanson, Jill O’Donnell, Leah Morris, Jennifer Plummer, and Heidi Bechtold. . . The Shell Western E & P driving coaches with the assistance of Montana Highway Patrolman Pat Harrison and Highway Patrol Sergeant Jerry Mahlum held a ‘driving rodeo’ May 18. Five drivers were presented awards for their skill and technique: Jim Vogele, Steve Ficek, Tony Micheletto, Alvin Croy, and Arnie Duneman. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 23, 1985 -Paul Dowell is pictured with a rainbow trout he caught at Pinnow Dam. The fish weighed 4 1/2 lbs. and was 22 inches long. . . The Cystic Fibrosis Bike-AThon was held May 19 with six riders participating. Riders included Grant Havens, Jon Aaseng, Ronnie Roberts, Celeste Schwindt, Mike Griffith, and Jeremy Roberts. Over $500 was raised by the group. . . Effective
June 1, Dr. Patty Huguley will no longer be associated with the O’Fallon Clinic. . . This year’s Poppy Poster Contest winners are Jason Wang, Kim Bechtold, Jessica Meredith, Tammy Hornung, Trina Gunderson, Kris Bechtold, and Lando Crawford. . . Joy Barnard passed away recently. She was the wife of Rev. Earl Barnard, former pastor of the American Lutheran Church in Baker. . . New candidates inducted into the National Honor Society May 20 were Thadd O’Donnell, Brenda Bechtold, Jamyne Mayo, Cyndi Peterson, Shawn Handran, Dave Schweigert, Sandy Madler, Scott Wood, Doug Tate, Lora Williams, Mark Hecker, and Tim Hornung. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 22, 1975-Cheerleading tryouts were held May 6 for the 1975-76 sports season and include: football Debbie Crippen and Lori Keirle will join Brenda Jensen, Louetta Straub and Tami Lovec on the varsity team. Basketball will have Renee Wood, Debbie Crippen and Mariann Callen joining Tami Lovec and Louetta Straub. Wrestling will have Carmen McCamish and Connie Johnson joining Brenda Jensen, Carla Engesser and Cindy Brown. . . Kevin Tuggle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Tuggle, smiles as he shows his largemouth bass caught at Sportsman’s Dam. . . New students inducted into the National Honor Society include Susan Flor, Mary Breitbach, Barb Gunderson, Sue Dahl, Bob Zachmann, Rock LaCross, Karen Losing, Martha Vest, Lynn Stevens, Gert Benner, Clint Ehret, Kelly Steen, Brad Culver, Cliff Householder, Eddy Clark, Bret Culver, and Larry Schell. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 20, 1965-L.R. Moline has purchased the Enco service station on Montana Avenue from R.V. Lacquement. . . Personnel to run the summer recreation program will be Walter Graf, Mareen Jacobs, and Margo Russell for the swimming pool and Merton Rustad of Livingston will be hired for the baseball program. . . Two high school teachers were given special awards and include Ed Ellingson for an eight week course of graduate work at the University of Montana, and Tom McGonigal will attend the University of Wyoming at Laramie from June 14-23 for advanced study in literature. . . Mrs. Karl Wenz receives honorable mention in the Mrs. Montana of the Year contest. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 26, 1955 -Plevna High School graduates eleven tonight with Lola Quincer and Ronald Rabe, valedictorian and salutatorian of the class. . . Loryann Bruggeman and Thomas Samsel were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 44 eighth graders. . . Watch your Fallon County Times for the date of administering polio serum, said Dr. C.F. Hogeboom. . . Baker Lions entertained about 50 Cub Scouts in their den at the Erwin Keirle res-
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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
Names to be added to Veterans Memorial
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Several additions have been idence Monday evening with a The Fallon County Veterans Memorial was established in made to the Memorial since picnic. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 24, 1945 -One of Baker’s oldest historic buildings, the L. Price Co. warehouse next door to the Times Office, was “deroofed and desided” by a terrific gale of wind just shortly after the Times had gone to press. A good deal of the roof was blown on top of the Times building and for a minute the printer thought another big explosion had happened. The roof and nearly all of the top story of the warehouse were demolished. . . There is still a fair amount of meat in this community (if you have points) but complaints are general over the lack of potatoes. Restaurants and homemakers are wishing those farmers who have surplus would bring them into town for sale. . . Ollie commencement exercises were held Thursday evening with Rev. H.L. Shreve of Baker the speaker. Virginia Cameron was valedictorian and Dorothy Shepherd, salutatorian. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 30, 1935-County Treasurer B.J. Kuhl reports to date that his office has issued 777 fifty cent drivers licenses and 130 fifteen cent licenses. . . Thirty were graduated in the class of ‘35 with exercises held in the Lake Theater. . . W.L. Riddle of Plevna began work in the courthouse assisting in the office of Clerk and Recorder, Charles Otter. . . Nine were graduated from Plevna High School at exercises held Friday.
2012 as a dedication and show of respect for Fallon County men and women who have served as soldiers in the United States Armed Forces. The Memorial contains over 1660 names of those who made sacrifices for our freedom. The oldest soldier, George L. Corey, served in the Civil War.
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Eight people came to play pinochle May 17 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were two tables of four players each. Winners were Jerry Neary - who won twice, Jay Gregory and Iven Felt. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, May 24, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.
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Submitted by Joan Grammond The Guild met at Thee Garage May 14, 2015 with six members present. Our project for the day was making purses or bags. After lunch we held our meting with president Peggy Smith calling it to order. We had a note from Judy Hufford from Superior Care Villa thanking us for the quilt show we presented in April. Jean Tronstad shared ideas 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 28, 1925-- from 15 Minutes of Play by (From a special edition) Baker was first known as the Sandstone Bridge on the old road between Wibaux and Camp Crook. The old bridge has been washed out now but it was used to bridge Sandstone Creek about one-half mile east of Baker on what is now known as the Chilton place. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad was built through in 1908. The engineers saw a possibility of constructing a lake here to furnish water to run their locomotives. The lake now serves as a place of enjoyment in the summer as well as the winter. The town was given the name Loraine which remained with it for about a year before it was changed to Baker. The earliest buildings were all built before the town was laid out. Spark’s Livery Barn was one of the first buildings.
2012. The most important additions in the next year will be carving names of service men and women who were inadvertently omitted in 2012, and people who have recently joined the Armed Forces. If you know of a soldier to add to the Memorial, please call Mona, SMART director, at 406-778-2020.
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Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Our project for June will be to create made-fabric from scraps and then use that in blocks or some other project. Our next meeting will be June 16 at Thee Garage at 10 a.m. We invite anyone who is interested in quilting or just wants to watch what we do to join us. Bring a bag of scraps and your machine for a fun time. You can read more about “made-fabric” by visiting the site: www.15minutesplay.com
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Gordon S. Vanderpan Gordon S. Vanderpan, born Feb. 28, 1929 in Scobey, son of Weber and Petra Vanderpan, lost his battle with Alzheimers May 14, 2015 at the age of 86. He was an outstanding student and athlete throughout high school starring in football, basketball and track. He also played semi-pro baseball for a couple of years after graduating from Scobey High School in 1947. He married his high school sweetheart Jonet Crandell in 1949 and together they had five wonderful children. His was a full life spent working as an educator for close to 50 years - most of those years were spent as a successful teacher (Westby, Maddock, Redstone and Chester), and school administrator in Eureka and Baker. Our father’s passion was music, of which he loved all kinds; ok … RAP … not so much. The band he was part of while in high school (Stardusters) and later on was famous throughout NE Montana (i.e. Plentywood, Glasgow, Scobey, Wolf Point, and small communities in between) is still remembered today as being one of the finest ever. All of the members were exceptionally talented musicians and could have played with any group, anywhere. Dad was asked to play with the high
school band when he was in fourth grade. He told us of playing his trumpet along with the radio, night after night as the radio was all they had for entertainment. Wherever we moved, dad found a band to play with and mom saved the money he made (Westby, Scobey, Havre, Dillon, Eureka, Chester) which helped him pay for his schooling … and their kids’ clothes and food. Gordon is survived by his wife, Jonet; three sons, Terry, Gary and Doug (Laurie); one daughter, Shari (Lennie); eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Petra and Weber; one sister, Margaret; four brothers, Walter, Vernon, Leslie and Arnold; one son, Jerry; and grandson, Lance. A memorial service was held May 18, 2015 at Smith’s West Chapel in Billings. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Fisher Center of Alzheimers Research Foundation, 110 East 42nd St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
Classic cars coming to Baker By Lori Kesinger Numerous classic and vintage cars will be cruising into Baker next weekend for the annual car show. The 16th Show and Shine Baker Car Show, sponsored by the Classic Cruisers Car Club, rolls into town Saturday, May 30, at the Baker Lake Gazebo. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., spectator admission is free. Exhibitors from all over the region are expected to register
for the car show to kick off the summer season. The car show will also have concessions and vendors. These shows continue to be one of the best sources of great free family entertainment. People of all ages can come and stroll the lot to see all types of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. For more information or to register, contact Rose Sampson at 406-778-7673 or Traci Bruha at 406-853-8034.
If you care, leave them there Every spring Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issues a message to Montanans to leave newborn fawns, birds, and other infant wildlife where people find them. “If you care, leave them there,” said Ron Aasheim, spokesman for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Helena. Aasheim said that most birds, for instance, learn to fly from the ground up, and not from the nest. “Whether you find a fawn or fledgling bird under a tree in a neighbor’s yard or bunny under a bush, it’s important to know that wild animals commonly cache their young for periods of time to protect them from predators while the adults are feeding.” Montana law prohibits the capture, feeding, possession and harassment of wildlife - both
game and nongame species. These laws also protect Montana’s wild animals from becoming “pets”. To learn more about living with Montana’s wildlife, visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov, then Living With Wildlife.
Bobby Harris, a professional roper from Highmore, SD, instructed a two day roping school at the Graham Arena north of Baker, May 16-17. Those attending the school were, back row, l-r: Clayton Graham, Jason Graham, Jason Rau, Bobby Harris, Tiffany Hampson, Mike Mastel, Kelly Graham, Kristy Langseth, Kalli Post, Shawn Wiseman, Don Selle. Bottom row, l-r: Bryce Hufford, Jerron Rau, Jaycie Rau, Melissa Foster, Seth Mastel, Travis Koenig, Sterling Lee. Not pictured - Jerilyn Wiseman.
DPHHS offers advice to prevent tick bites As Montanans look to enjoy the great outdoors this spring and summer, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and their illnesses. Each year in Montana, public health officials receive reports of several tick-borne illnesses, including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Colorado Tick Fever, and Tickborne Relapsing Fever. Other reported tick-borne illnesses, believed to be acquired out of state, include Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis. All of these diseases can cause severe illness. “The best defense against tick-borne illnesses is wearing light colored long pants and sleeves and spraying your legs, ankles, pants, socks and shoes with insect repellent,” said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. The DPHHS Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Section emphasizes a three-step approach to prevent tick bites: LIMIT: Ticks live in wooded, bushy or grassy areas so walk in the center of trails and mow your property where you and your pets spend time. REPEL: Wear long, lightcolored pants and socks to spot ticks more easily and use insect repellents according to CDC recommendations, which provide for a couple different options depending on preference.
Those repellents containing up to 30 percent DEET can be used on the skin or clothing. Repellents with lower DEET concentrations should be applied more frequently. Repellents containing Permethrin can be used on clothing, but not on skin. One application to pants, socks and shoes may be effective through several washings. INSPECT: Check your skin carefully for ticks after returning from outdoor activities especially if you were in wooded, brushy or grassy areas. The best way to remove ticks from clothing is best done by throwing clothes into a dryer on high for ten minutes, event before washing. The most common symptoms of tick-borne infections include fever and chills, aches and pains, rash, and fever of varying degrees. although easily treated with antibiotics, these diseases can be difficult to diagnose. Early recognition and treatment of the infection decreases the risk of serious complications. “See your doctor immediately if you have been bit-
ten by a tick and experience symptoms,” Opper said. If a tick is found and is attached, follow these steps to safely remove the tick. 1. Use fine-tipped, “pointy” tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. 2. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal.
Fallon County Democratic Convention Wed., May 27, 2015 • 7:30 p.m. Fallon County Library Basement Election of officers & delegates to State Convention on July 12-13 For handicap accommodation, please call 406-778-2714 by 10:00 a.m. on May 27.
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3. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. Do not use folklore such as “painting” the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. These methods are not recommended and may cause the tick to burrow deeper into the skin. For more information about tick-borne illnesses, protection and detection efforts, visit the Department of Public Health and Human Services website at http://www.dphhs.mt.gov.
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• May 11, 2015 - May 17, 2015 33 Calls for service: 3 agency assists; 2 alarm; 2 animal complaints; 3 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 criminal trespass; 2 disturbances; 2 disorderly conducts; 1 harassment; 4 informations; 1 lost or found property; 1 noise complaint; 2 suspicious persons; 1 theft; 3 traffic stops; 4 unlocks Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Benjamin Alan Argo, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535, jail of 180 days with 160 suspended on conditions for six months (11/12/15), 20 days jail to be completed by 9/1/15, 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 Courses - Driver Responsibility and Offender Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 3/28/15. • Alex Roy Domagala, Miles City, partner or family member assault, causing bodily injury to partner or family member, $1085 with $700 suspended on conditions for one year (5/12/16), jail of 365 days with 335 days suspended on conditions for one year, credit for 33 days served prior to sentencing, attend and complete a minimum of 40 hours of counseling with a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation and follow through with any aftercare recommended, report by 5/25/15 complete by 12/30/15, Misdemeanor Probation for the term of the suspended sentence (one year), defendant shall be responsible for costs, 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 Anger Management, Chemical Dependency Assessment and follow all recommendations of the Counselor, SCRAMx Compliance Monitoring PharmChem Drug Patch for a period of 12 months, Anger Management Counseling, minimum of 40 hours, supervise misdemeanor probation, seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with proof of two contacts per week and once employed provide the Court with paystubs for verification of legitimate employment by the 5th of each month, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, 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/deferral period, 9 p.m. nightly curfew, ticket issued 3/5/15. • Zane M. Tunby, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by the Court per the defendant providing proof of valid insurance on the date and time the citation was issued, ticket issued 4/22/15. • Sandra Jean Weiler, Baker, public nuisances, dismissed by Prosecution with prejudice, ticket issued 4/1/15.
Justice Court • Christopher B. Rehm, Baker, hunting or fishing during closed season, game animal, $1035 with $500 suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years (11/14/16), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years consecutive with charges two and three, forfeiture of hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State or to use State lands for recreational purposes for a period of 24 months suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years consecutive with charges two and three, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $300 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer with a $30 restitution
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handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 6/1/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering the importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana, why do we have hunting laws, hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation due to the court by 9/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of three Montana FWP Hunter Education classroom courses held in eastern Montana about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana, the importance of respect and obeying those laws, personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws, what you have personally learned as a result of that experience, speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of three presentations to be filed with the Court by 9/15/16, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15. • Christopher B. Rehm, Baker, waste of game animal, game fish or game bird, game animal, $735 with $400 suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years (11/14/16), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years consecutive with charges one and three, forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing or trapping privileges/license issued by this State for a period of 24 months from the date of conviction, restitution of $300 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks with a $30 restitution handling fee, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $300 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer with a $30 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 6/1/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering the importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana, why do we have hunting laws, hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation due to the court by 9/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of three Montana FWP Hunter Education classroom courses held in eastern Montana about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana, the importance of respect and obeying those laws, personal experience with the consequences
of disregarding and violating the hunting laws, what your have personally learned as a result of that experience, speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of three presentations to be filed with the Court by 9/15/16, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15. • Christopher B. Rehm, Baker, unlawful hunting from public highway, any game animal or game bird, $535 with $400 suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years (11/14/16), jail of 90 days with 90 days suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years consecutive with charges one and two, forfeiture of hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State or to use State lands for recreational purposes for a period of 24 months suspended on conditions for 1 1/2 years consecutive with charges one and two, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $300 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer with a $30 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 6/1/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering the importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana, why do we have hunting laws, hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation due to the court by 9/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of three Montana FWP Hunter Education classroom courses held in eastern Montana about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana, the importance of respect and obeying those laws, personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws, what your have personally learned as a result of that experience, speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of three presentations to be filed with the Court by 9/15/16, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15. • Marvel Murphy, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 90/70, bond forfeited $40, ticket issued 4/25/15. • Andrew Colbey Esplin, Preston, ID, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 80/65, bond forfeited $40, ticket issued 4/21/15.
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 Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, May 21. Graduation open house for Stephanie Heaps, Chelsi Law and Kelly Brookes, 3-7 p.m., Baker Senior Center, May 23. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Baker High School graduation, May 24. Memorial Day, May 25. Retirement party honoring Laura Morris and Sherrie Becker, 7 p.m., Rec Center; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, May 26. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, May 28. Last day of school, May 29. Baker Car Show & Shine, 811 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. show open to public, Baker Lake Gazebo, May 30. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, May 31.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed.,
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605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
Myrt Stanhope is modeling one of the May Day newspaper hats that Robyn Hadley’s C.C.D. class made for the residents of Superior Care Villa.
H ap py B ir th da y May 22 Andrea Brown, Gloria Hepperle May 23 Alex Bohle, Jade Hoffman, Paul Schwartz May 24 Sonja Wiseman, Justin Koenigsfeld, Brian Davis, Mike Davis, Brock Collins, Jacob Breitbach May 25 Cynthia Tronstad, Jessica Dinardi, Rachel Rost, Robert Boggs May 26 Alice Turner, Brandi Griffith, Peggy Niemerg, Richard Arnold, Vance O’Donnell, Wayne Thompson May 27 Brittany Bertsch May 28 Cindy Wang, Hugo Thielen, Jordan O’Donnell
Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed May 29 -June 4.
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Track By Carleigh Irgens The Baker track and field teams traveled to Laurel to compete in the 2015 Southern B Divisional Meet. The top three guys’ teams were Manhattan, Jefferson, and Huntley Project. The top three girls’ teams were Manhattan, Broadwater, and Roundup. The SparTaylyn Koenig, Braylea Wyrick, Savannah Hickey tans will travel to Kalispell Anna Espeland, Pam Tronstad and Kylie Hadley Friday, May 22, to compete in This week’s Spartans of the Week are the Koenig (the late Dustin & Kandi Koenig), the two day 2015 MHSA Class six tennis players who participated in the Freshman-Pam Tronstad (Cynthia Tronstad B State Track Meet. State Tennis tournament in Great Falls. They & Leroy Tronstad), and Sophomore-Anna Guys’results: Luke Gonsioroski - 4th 200m are seniors Kylie Hadley (John & Carol), Espeland (David & Lisa). Congratulations! 23.61, 8th 400m 53.13 Braylea Wyrick (Jasen & Heidi), and SavanDaniel Rost - 8th 800m nah Hickey (Brian & Lori), Junior-Taylyn 2:08.81 Sponsored By Spencer Losing - 7th 3200m B ATTERMAN L AW O FFICE 10:28.84 Chase Huelle - 8th 300m hurdles 43:82 Matt Packer - 6th shot put 4305, 6th discus 125-08, 4th javelin 155-10 Nicholas Bohle - 8th pole vault 10-06 Seth Barkley - 2nd triple jump 40.03.50 Brady Varner - 4th triple jump 30-11 Photo by Isabelle Jacobsen 4x100 relay - 4th 45.74 (Dal- Solenn Jacobsen placed second in triple jump and las Arnell, Austin Braun, Seth second in long jump. Barkley, and Luke Gonsioroski) 4x400 relay - 3rd 3:36.02 (Luke Gonsioroski, Brady Luke Gonsioroski, center, placed fourth in the 200m dash. Varner, Dallas Arnell, and Seth Barkley) Girls’ results: Baker Schools is advertising for a K-6 Scotti Robinson - 5th 100m Elementary Instructor for the 2015-2016 13.62, 4th 300m hurdles, 8th school year. This position will include full pole vault 7-06 medical insurance for the employee. The Madison Reddick - 6th 400m closing date for applications is Friday, May 1:05.49, 6th javelin 106-10 Mariah Miller - 4th 800m 29, 2015. Please contact Don Schillinger at 2:36.08 406-778-3574 for qualifications, salary, etc. Solenn Jacobsen - 5th 100m hurdles 16.95, 2nd long jump 16-06.25, 2nd triple jump 34-07 Melissa Breitbach - 4th high jump 7-06 4x100 relay - 4th 4:24.17 (Solenn Jacobsen, Tayler StinBaker Public Schools is seeking a full-time nett, Amber Durden, Madison custodian to begin work around June 8th. Reddick) 4x400 relay - 4th 4:24.17 The wages will begin at $14.60/hr. or higher (Madison Reddick, Morgan and will include full individual health Mariah Miller placed third in the 800m Brady Varner placed fourth in triple Miller, Amber Durden, Scotti insurance plus other benefits. Robinson) jump. and seventh in 3200m run. Photos by Isabelle Jacobsen
Baker Public Schools
Teaching Vacancy
Baker Public Schools
Hiring
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture information is available by calling 406-778-2266
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MILES CITY AREA 1-406-233-3638 GLENDIVE AREA 1-406-345-8252 Statewide Toll Free 1-800-226-7623
Retirement Party Honoring
Ed Jones, Laura Morris and
Sherrie Becker for their dedication to Baker Schools Tuesday, May 26, 2015 4:00 p.m.
at the Recreation Complex
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You are cordially invited to A Graduation Open House for
Stephanie Heaps Chelsi Law Kelly Brookes Saturday, May 23 Baker Senior Center 3-7 p.m.
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If hired, the applicant must receive a certification of good health signed by a physician or physical therapist. The applicant must also pass the state background check. Applications will close on Wednesday, May 27th at 4:00 p.m.
Contact Don Schillinger or Jennifer Mettler at 406-778-3329 for applications or to answer questions about the position. Baker Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Customer Appreciation Ag Days Annual Tire Sale Saturday, May 30 Serving Food from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Duck Commander® Mud Terrain Tires Available
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FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
Spring Pops Concert
Blackbeard’s Pirate The Missoula Children’s Theater and students from the Plevna School put on the musical “Blackbeard the Pirate”. Jessica Hall and Isabella Miyares auditioned the students May 11 and with dedication and hard work on the students’ part, put on the play May 16. Tales of the past and present are told as the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins. A cast of colorful characters reveal secrets of Blackbeard’s stash. The crabby crabs were played by Lyann Gajeske, Kyal Hadley and Whitney Thielen. The melodious mermaids were Jordan Hauff, Hayden Lane, Tonna MacYeaple, and Sophia Tudor. The scary seaweed creatures were Brandon Breihahn, Billie Jo Miller, and Aidyn Schwartz. The precocious parrots were played by Weston Buerkle, Milo Isaacs, Tyler Gajeske, Jordan Paul, Cru Schwartz, and Sara Tudor. The cantankerous crocodiles
were Kayl Hadley and Wyatt Thielen. Seth Carroll did a great job with the voice and actions of Sam the Clam. The savvy sailors, played by Nic Buerkle, Kali Dulin, Wyatt Isaacs, and Carson Sander, might know where X marks the spot. The beach bums The Pirates were Mya Hadley, Jenna Paul, and Jaeda Paul. The story is told through the appearances of Blackbeard Jesse Isaacs, Bluebeard Dacy Buerkle - Redbeard, Sophia Dulin - Greybeard, Ashley Sander - Yellowbeard, Chloe Tudor - Peachfuzz, Jaiden Dulin - Lt. Maynard, Kali Dulin and Jolly Rodger - Isabelle Mi- Beach Bums and Scary Seaweed creatures yares. Assistant directors, Seth Carroll, Cheyenne Ferris and Trinity Rieger, helped keep the play moving and learned how to put makeup on the characters. Accompanist was Missy Thielen. After the story telling, they solved the mystery of Bluebeard the Pirate. Melodious Mermaids and Savvy Sailors
Dacy Buerkle stomping on the bottle and watching her rocket soar. Janice Ehret, Wayne Mangold and Herchel O’Connor with their cakes. Janice served as cook for 34 years; Wayne taught science for 40 years; and Herchel May 15, the sixth graders rocket into the air by stomping taught P.E. and seventh grade life science for 21 made rockets in science class. on the bottle, which forces air years. Each employee was given a personalized They used a liter pop bottle to release the rocket up, shoot- wooden clock and a booklet with photos spanning and tube to propel a hollow ing it off the tube that it sits on. their years of service at Plevna Schools.
Sixth grade rockets
The Spring Pops Concert was held May 13. Mrs. Bruha opened it with the fifth grade band playing “Fanfare March”. Next, the fifth and sixth grade band played “Tidal”. The sixth grade band rocked the room with “Power Rock”. Following this, the sixth grade girls instrumental ensemble, consisting of Sophia Dulin, Jenna Paul, Trinity Rieger, Ashley Sander, Dacy Buerkle and Mya Hadley, played “Glorious Things”. The sixtheleventh grade band played some pep band music, “Come and Go With Me”. The seventh-eleventh grade band played their music festival piece, “The Gold Bug”. After that they enjoyed playing “Name That Tune” as the audience guessed which cartoon songs they were playing and received a cupcake for four correct answers. Jessica Paul graced us with her superior plus bass clarinet solo, “Polka”, which won her a medal at the junior high music festival. The eighth-ninth grade cho-
Cole Edgell with the rain stick. rus sang “Go With A Song In Your Heart” and a Native American song, “Ribbons in the Sky”, which Cole Edgell played the rain stick and Courtney Tudor the recorder. The eighth grade trio (Courtney Tudor, Laylah Dulin and Jessica Paul) sang “Suncatcher”. The fifth-sixth grade band finished the concert with “This Land Is Your Land”.
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2015 St. John’s VBS “Bible Blast to the Past” Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 5 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Look forward to a church full of young hearts ready to be influenced by the word of God! God Bless! Contact Carol Hadley to register or volunteer to help. Cell: 406-698-2868 • Home: 701-279-6905
All the first graders and junior launching the catapults. Pictured, l-r: Jessica Stockett, Callie Hoenke, Dylan Sander, Turk Rieger, Nicole Allerdings, Tyler Gajeske, Weston Buerkle, Jake Edgell, and Ashtyn Arnold.
First grade catapults By Jake Edgell and Nicole Allerdings
May 8, Mrs. Tunby’s first grade class made catapults with the help of the juniors and Mr. Mangold. The catapults were made using eight popsicle sticks, four rubber bands, some hot glue, and a bottle cap. The kids practiced launching miniature marshmallows. They learned that adjusting the fulcrum of the catapult would adjust the trajectory as well. Once the students had gotten the hang of using the catapults, they had contests to see whose catapult would shoot their marshmallow the farthest. They also experimented to see how many marshmallows they could launch at once. This was a fun and educational project for both the first graders and the juniors.
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FALLON COUNTY TIMES
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Commissioners proceedings Monday, April 20, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00 AM CLOSED/PERSONNEL 10AM- ROAD/BRIDGE UPDATES; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Enos Property: Pete Enos asked if the road south of his place has an easement on it. Bobby told him the county has a petition on the road but not an easement. Pete would like the road closed. Bobby will go talk to him and let him know it can’t be closed because it is the only access to Arlee Fried’s land. 10:10am- Shannon Hewson joined meeting. Shop Crew Report: Alba is not in today. He ordered and is waiting for parts for the 03’ Senior Bus. Landfill side by side is fixed and is back out at the landfill. The problem was it needed a new gasket on the oil plug. Road Crew Report: Blading has stopped since it is too dry. The Road crew is installing several replacement culverts and mulching. Bobby is doing prospecting tomorrow at Riegers. Jim Hurley’s Road: - Jim has a gate across the county road that can’t be there, it needs to be replaced with a cattle guard. The Commission and Bobby discussed what to do and who is responsible. Bobby looked at the County Cattle Guard Policy and it reads for Primary/Secondary Road. “Property owner buys cattle guard, county installs and it becomes property of county.” Commissioner Randash said then Hurleys need to buy it as that is what the policy says. Bobby will go tell Jim what the policy says. Nelson’s Property: Mike Nelson stopped in to talk to Steve about the original plans to the area north of his property compared to what they are now. Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering, said the only change is that drainage berms need to be built up to account for the drainage pipes that will need to go under the road. Shannon will give Mike a call to explain the changes that have been made. North Baker Drainage Project: Commissioner Ranum said Curt Williams talked to her about the drainage project. He is worried about the water coming down into his place from the drainage or from oil contaminate since he is on the south side of Sandstone Creek. Shannon said any water drainage would head down the drainage ditch, not onto his place. He said if an oil leak occurred it may take the natural drainage route which would go to his place on the south side of Sandstone Creek and there isn’t anything the county can do to stop that. Shannon said if it occurred it would be an issue between Curt and the oil company. Fidelity Tank Site Survey: Shannon gave the Commission the Fidelity Tank Site “Access Easement Survey”. He said this survey will also assist Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, in writing any easements in the future. A copy of this survey will be sent to Darcy. Sparks Bridge: Shannon mailed the Temporary Construction Easement to the landowners, Tom Sparks and Shelly & Barnett Dean, and emailed it to Bobby and the Commission. Darcy is going to draft the maintenance agreement for the landowners. Kramlick Bridge: The Com-
mission signed the completed Grant of Easement from Daniel S. Allan and it can now be put on record. They have not received the Kramlick’s easement yet. Steffes Bridge: Bobby asked if any decision was made for the Steffes Bridge. Commissioner Baldwin gave Shannon a picture he received from Fish & Game of a low water crossing used for another bridge. Commissioner Baldwin is wanting to know if this type of low water crossing can be used for the Steffes Bridge since it would cost around $80,000 compared to $600,000 for a box culvert. Shannon asked about ice building up on it in the winter and fish passage. He will call someone at Fish, Wildlife & Parks in regards to the fish and will send the pics to Mat Rugg at Fish, Wildlife & Parks to get his opinion on it. Shannon and Bobby both feel it would be a good solution. Bobby will go talk to the landowner, Larry Steffes, about doing this type of crossing. Shannon asked about the easement between Larry and the County for that road and Commissioner Baldwin said the state has said it needs to stay in place as long as Steffes’ lease the land. Baker Dam Outlet Seals: HydraTite is the manufacturer of the bands and sent a notice stating “the function of the installed internal seal is not compromised by fasteners that are found to be missing, loose or otherwise defective.” Shannon says this means the missing bolts are not an issue. Shannon gave the Commission the Internal Joint Sealing System Project Submittal for their records. Culverts: Bobby said the culvert on First Street needs to be a pre-cast box culvert. The current culvert is not rusted out on the top, the wing walls on the west side are where the problem is. Gravel: The County has a few thousand yards of gravel left and needs more. Pinnow Pit: Bobby said there is 400-500 yards left from the Pinnow Pit. This was what
was remaining when they pulled gravel from it before. Arnold Pinnow, landowner, wanted to keep the gravel at that time and the county was okay with that as it wasn’t the best quality since it had too much dirt in it. Arnold wants the county to buy the leftover gravel now. Bobby said the gravel couldn’t be used for roads but possibly for fill but doesn’t think the county should have to pay for it again. The Commission asked Bobby if it had already been paid for and he said yes, when they initially pulled gravel from the pit it was measured with the rest and paid for. The Commission said if Arnold wants it hauled away we would take it to the landfill for cover dirt but will not pay for it again. Commissioner Baldwin will call Arnold to talk to him about the gravel. 11am- Bobby Wiedmer & Shannon Hewson left the meeting. 11-11:45am- Mike Madler, Surveyor; Don Dilworth; IT Tech Cemetery Project: Mike gave paper copies of the cemetery maps and the database for all graves that he has completed mapping to the Commission. There are still private cemeteries that haven’t been mapped but Jon Stevenson said he wasn’t too concerned about those. Don Dilworth, IT Tech, is going to convert the maps and database into PDF files and put them on the County website for the public to have access to. Mary Grube, Planner Secretary, has copies of everything and Jon Stevenson will be given copies also. Mike suggested putting the maps as a Google file on the internet where people could download it and be directed right to a gravesite. The Commission thought this would be a good idea. GIS Mapping: Mike asked the Commission if they are interested in adding additional layers to the county maps such as roads, road maintenance, soil, property owner information and topography layers. The ArchReader program is
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what is used and it can be downloaded for the public to view the maps. It would cost around $3000 to add all of the layers. The Commission feels this is very valuable information and would like Mike to start working on this. Filing: Commissioner Ranum asked Mike about his progress with going through his older files and organizing them. Mike is working on separating things and establishing a filing system right now then items will have to be filed. Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Ranum asked him to continue working on it until it is completed. 11:15am- Don Dilworth joined the meeting. Mike showed the Commission the GIS floodplain maps that we have now. Don Dilworth said his goal is to get all of these maps, including the cemetery maps on our website. 11:35pm- Mike Madler & Don Dilworth left the meeting. 11:45AM- PUBLIC COMMENT 11:35am- Drury Phebus, member of the public, joined the Public Comment meeting. Veteran’s Memorial: Drury said the American Legion wants to turn over the Veterans’ Memorial to the County or City to maintain. Commissioner Randash asked what it takes to maintain it and Drury said mainly ensuring local Veteran’s names get added to the Memorial periodically. There is $4000 in the memo-
rial account that they would like to turn over to the County for maintaining it. He thanked the Commission for helping with the work that was done on it and hopes they will agree to take it over. Commissioner Ranum and Commissioner Baldwin said the County should take it over and they will talk to Mona Madler this afternoon about taking care of the maintenance since she helped with the project. 11:40am- Drury left the meeting. 11:40am- Jerrid Geving; Fair Board member, and Wanda Pinnow, Fair Board Chairperson, joined the Public Comment meeting. 11:40am- Lani DeBuhr, Clerk & Fair Board member, left the meeting due to not wanting a quorum established for the Fair Board. 11:40am- Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, joined the meeting to take minutes. Fairgrounds Arena: Wanda told the Commission they have started tearing the arena
down and asked them to go by and take a look at it. Eddie Coulter and others are volunteering their time to tear it down with the assistance of Jerrid and Wanda. It has been flagged off to avoid any accidents. The changes are being made so the arena flows better. The crow’s nest will be moved back, calf sheds will be added and arena enlarged. Wally from Mosbruckers has reviewed the layout of the arena, round pen, etc. They discussed needing scoria for the road into the arena area and where to put the rodeo office. Additional panels will need to be purchased and Jerrid thinks the current panels are Powder River panels and are nice, heavy panels. The Commission said it will be nice if we could start using the arena for other purposes once the upgrades are done since it will be larger. 11:45am- Barb Lechler, Fair Manager, joined the meeting. Stall Renters: Wanda said SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 8
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 they will be discussing the definition of a stall renter due to some issues that have arose with current and previous stallers. The issue of stallers leaving their panels in stalls and not paying for the stall was discussed. Commissioner Randash said stallers need to be charged for the stall as long as they have their panels up. Wanda said at one time the Commission said they did not have to pay for stalls with panels in them but will now have that changed. DeGrand’s Bull Sale: Was this past weekend and it went well. Additional Purse Money: Wanda called Commissioner Randash last week telling him the Fair Board has to commit to the additional $12,000 purse funds Eddie Coulter asked if he could raise even if he is unable to raise this amount. The PRCA had a deadline in which the Fair Board can submit their purse amount for publication and Wanda needed to know if the Commission would approve giving additional money that may be needed in the event Eddie is not able to raise the full $12,000. Commissioner Baldwin later called Jerrid back to discuss the issue in more detail and not Wanda. Wanda asked the Commission why she was not called back instead of Jerrid and if they were uncomfortable with her as Chairperson. Commissioner Baldwin said he was comfortable with her as Chairperson but thought Jerrid was working more closely with Eddie in raising the funds and would know more about it. Commissioner Randash asked how the stock contractor felt about the increased purse and Wanda said they were comfortable with it. 12pm- Wanda Pinnow, Jerrid Geving, and Brenda Wood left the meeting. 12:15pm- RECESS Commisioner 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 1-2pm- Folder Items/Action Items/Claims Agreements: Building Demolition Agreements: Commissioner Randash signed Building Demolition Agreements dated April 13, 2015 between the City and County in which the County agrees to pay 50% of demolition tipping fees for Circle R Properties (bank), Tom Barth (old house), Richard Griffith (Mosley house), Malcom Johnson (house), Baker High School (James Curry house), Ken Griffith (D.G. Poulos house), Monica Stark (house), Equity Co-op Farmers Elevator (elevator). Public Health & Human Services: The Commission Signed Task Order 15-07-101-124-0 to Fallon County Unified Government Master Contract that covers the period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2019 for the office of Public Health System Improvement. This allows the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services to provide health related services to Fallon County. EASEMENTS: The Commission signed the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement for the North Baker Drainage Project between Sander Rentals and Fallon County dated 04/15/15. The Commission signed the Grant of Easement for the Kramlick Structure Replacement Project between Daniel S. Allan and Fallon County dated 04/08/15. Quotes/Proposals: Library: The Commission re-
ceived quotes for updating Library cabinets from Upland Home Maintenance & J&M Lumber. The Commission would like more information on the quote from Upland Home Maintenance. Lani will ask Stacey Moore, Library Director, to get a more detailed quote. Indoor Shooting Range: The Commission received two proposals from Griffith Excavating for the dirt work to be done at the Indoor Shooting Range. The Commission approved the proposal to haul and place fill dirt from county piles around the building and to bury the propane tank. They did not approve the quote to haul top soil to building as the dirt from the county pile at Upper Baker Lake is good dirt to grow in. Baker Lake Gazebo Parking Lot: The Commission received proposal from Griffith Excavating for work at the Baker Lake Gazebo Parking Lot. The Commission did not approve the quote, citing it seemed too expensive for what needed to be done. Commissioner Baldwin said Scott needs to get more estimates for the work. Journal Entries: #496- The Commission approved moving $1,123.96 from Boy Scout Building Purchased Services account to Boy Scout Building Capital Outlay account. #497-The Commission approved moving $2,412.50 from Public Health Purchased Services account to Public Health Repair & Maintain Services account. Reports/Minutes/Flyers: Ambulance: Ambulance Financial Report-March 2015Charges-$28,110; Payments$15,831.54; Adjustments$5,851.65. Planner: Planning Staff Report for Timber Creek Acres Major Subdivision dated 04/14/2015. Treasurer: Treasure Cash Receipt Balancing ReportMarch 2015$861,009.71 Shooting Range: Received copy of Shooting Range Board minutes for the March 3, 2015 meeting. MACO: MACo Legislastive Update newsletters, 04/10/15 & 04/17/15 MT DOT: MT DOT Aeronautics Division April 2015 Newsletter LTAP: LTAP Matters Spring 2015 Newsletter MT DEQMilk River: The Commission was notified by a letter dated 04/20/15 that the DEQ reviewed and approved their application for a temporary surface water quality turbidity standard for the Milk River. Sandstone Creek: The Commission was notified by a letter dated 04/14/2015 the DEQ reviewed and approved their application for a temporary surface water quality turbidity standard for the Sandstone Creek. Army Corps of EngineersBonnievale Road Bridge: The Commission was notified by a letter dated 04/10/2015 the Army Corps of Engineers reviewed the MT Joint Application to replace the existing Bonnievale Road Bridge over Sandstone Creek with a double 14 foot wide by 9 foot high precast box culvert and provided a preliminary jurisdictional determination for the project. NAPA Retaining Wall: The Commission received a copy of the completed 404 Joint Application for the NAPA Retaining Wall Project from Brosz Engineering submitted to Army Corps of Engineer 04/13/2015. Correspondence: Planner: The Commission received a copy from the Planning Department of the Notice of Public Hearing for the Eagle Addition Subdivision that was mailed 04/15/15 to the adjoining property owners of said subdivision. Planner: The Commission received a copy from the Planning Department of the notice regarding Allan Barth’s application for a Floodplain Permit
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 that was mailed 04/13/2015 to the adjacent property owners. MT Public Service Commission: The Commission received a Notice of Applications for Operating Authority dated 04/07/2015 from the Montana Public Service Commission for Medicab LLC & Gary Vanderpan dba Bozeman Taxi. MT Development Center: The Commission received an email on 04/16/2015 from Bob Mullen asking for assistance with opposing the Senate Bill 411 that would close the Montana Development Center in Boulder. The Commission checked the status of bill and found it to be too late to respond to the bill as it had already passed and was in its 3rd reading on the house floor. Sanitarian: The Commission received copy of letter Rich Menger, Sanitarian, sent to Lucas Holestine on April 20, 2015 regarding his HoleShot Trailer Court sewage issue that has since been temporarily resolved. Baker Lake: The Commission received the Service Report for the Baker Lake SolarBees dated 04/07/2015. The Commission was also notified the SolarBees have all been redeployed to their correct placement and are operating properly. Project Updates- Dwayne Bohle, Special Projects: Iron Horse Park: Landscape rock being installed, fill dirt being hauled in. Fairground Cold Storage: Insulation & roof installed, tin siding being installed on walls & ceiling, MDU has installed electric, large barn electrical meter needs to be installed. South Sandstone Project: needs to be reseeded. Rifle Range: Diffusers & ceiling installed, waiting on lights for pistol range, lights in & walls done for archery side, bathroom fixtures are in, waiting on water testing, building inspector and fire marshal will be here April 20th-24th. Receipts: $4,139 for Gas Tax Reimbursement from DOT. Miscellaneous: Dispatch Remodel: The Commission received the Final Certified Test, Adjust and Balance Report for the Dispatch Remodel from Mechanical Technology. Ambulance: The Commission received a copy of notice submitted to Fallon County Times regarding the county seeking an Ambulance Board member. Deadline to submit is 04/27/2015 at 9am with the Commission appointing a member at 11:30am on 04/27/2015. Courthouse Memo: The Commission approved sending a Memo to all offices with vaults or safes. The memo is requesting their vault combinations to be kept in the Clerk & Recorder’s office in the event of an emergency/disaster that would require someone to access the vault in the supervisor or staff’s absence. March Account Payables The Commission reviewed and approved the March 2015 Mid-Month Claims in the amount of $174,884.71 and they are on file in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 1:55pm- Mona Madler, SMART, joined the meeting. CTEP Project: Discussed the local costs of the CTEP breakdown that was provided in the Project Manual given to them by Peaks to Plains Design, P.C. as it is higher than was anticipated. The Commission questioned the mobilization item as it seems you should not have to pay for a company to come to a jobsite to do the work. Mona said she will check on that. The Commission said they want to ensure the “opinion of probable cost” amounts for the project are not included in the bid specs, only the descriptions of work needing to be done. Mona will double check and make sure the dollar amounts are not available when publishing the bid specs. Reviewed light pole designs and solar powered school signs. Mona is
going to talk to Steve Zachmann about the sidewalk specs and costs listed. Mona reported there has been no negative feedback from the property owners that this construction will affect. The expense of the engineering was reviewed as it seemed high but Mona said this is typical with projects. Mona asked the Commission to approve the increase of $52,330 for the project as the deadline is May 1st. Mona said she was surprised by the initial estimated cost and the most recent figures of the project but thinks it is still worth doing. The Commission agreed and want to proceed with the project. The improvements in Plevna are showing how these improvements can benefit a community. Commissioner Randash asked if the bid could be split, where different contractors could do parts of the work that are in their level of expertise. Mona said the components of the project can be individually bid by separate contractors as well as bid by one sole contractor. Commissioner Randash is wondering if the contractor who is doing the sidewalk work for Iron Horse Park would be able to do the sidewalk work for this project too and possibly the County could get a better deal. Mona said the work has to be done by September 30, 2015 so it would be good to get the bid out as soon as possible. Commissioner Baldwin asked when it could go out to bid and Mona said after we get DOT’s approval. Mona will let Peaks to Plains know to move forward with the design immediately and they will send the design information to the DOT by May 1st. The DOT will then sign off on it or make adjustments per their requirements. Commissioner Ranum asked what happens if they don’t get DOT’s approval right away. Mona said the deadline can be modified by DOT if work has to be done later than September 30th due to delays in getting approval. Mona said she will run the specs by Steve Zachmann prior to submitting too. Veterans Memorial- The Commission asked Mona about taking over the maintenance of the Veterans’ Memorial. She said yes she would be willing to do that. She said there are more black tiles that need to be installed and she was told it would be done in the summer. There will be extra black tiles that the county will have to decide what to do with in the future. Mona will begin keeping the list of veteran’s names and when there is a sufficient number to add to the Memorial she will have it done. Commissioner Randash suggested putting an ad in the paper every few months asking for local veteran’s names that could be put on the Memorial. Mona said the SMART office could take it over and could do that part also. 2:45pm- Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, joined the meeting. Insurance Repair Specs: Debbie said she received all the itemized insurance repair sheets from Terri Scherr, Insurance Adjuster. The Commission and Debbie discussed the items that still need to be repaired and the ones they are choosing not to repair. 2:55pm- Debbie left the meeting. 3PM- FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS, Cordell Perkins, (FWP), Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance South Sandstone: Jasen Wyrick smoothed out South Sandstone when the dirt was still frozen and it didn’t compact very well so there are holes now. Cordell says Jasen needs to make sure the holes are filled in and the area is reseeded. Cordell told the Commission he has accepted a position in Casper and will be leaving his position with the FWP in a week and a half. Miles Muscha will be their contact until his vacated posi-
tion is filled. Mike Backes is Cordell’s supervisor and he can be reached for help also. Cordell said the boat ramp with the large crack in it is a concern but not sure what can be done since the contractor gave us a zero dollar bid on it. Joe Janz suggested that maybe the crack could be sealed to avoid it cracking more when it freezes in the winter. Baker Lake: Commissioner Baldwin asked about the map he was given from the Fish Wildlife Service showing there is no wetland areas designation around the lake. He asked Cordell if there aren’t wetlands around the lake then why did the EPA get involved and issue a “Cease & Desist Order” on the County for disturbing the wetland area around the Lake. Cordell said he wasn’t familiar with the history of the Baker Lake issue and wasn’t confident to speak to the matters at hand. Cordell said if it was deemed a wetland then it is very important to have it delineated as a wetland to ensure ecosystems of the area are not disturbed but again he couldn’t speak to this matter specifically. The Commission thanked Cordell for his years of service and being so helpful and easy to work with. 3:20pm- Cordell Perkins & Joe Janz left the meeting. 3:30PM- Building Updates, Richard Griffith, Griffith Steel Fair Cold Storage Building: There is electricity to the new cold storage building at fairgrounds and Judd with Upland Home Maintenance has started working on the interior of it. The aprons around the building will be poured soon. Fair Barn: Insulation and doors are being worked on right now with other improvements coming after those are done. Fair Barn Roof: Richard said it would take 6-7 days to do and could be done for $7879,000. The Commission gave approval for Richard to repair the roof at this amount. Airport Hangar: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, gave the itemized insurance repair list to Richard for the hangar to help him give us a quote to repair it. He will look at the repairs needed for the equipment building at airport also. Fair Exhibit Hall: Richard will look at the Exhibit Hall to see about repairs needing to be done there. Grandstand Bird Netting: Richard said they can remove the netting due to the condition it is in. Fair Barn Exterior Paint: Commissioner Ranum asked Richard what can be done about the outside of the barn as the paint is peeling again. Richard said it may need to be sandblasted and then painted. 3:55pm- Richard Griffith left meeting. 4PM- Gravel Purchases, Jasen Wyrick, Wyrick Construction; Bobby Wiedmer,
Road Foreman Commissioner Ranum asked Jasen Wyrick, Wyrick Construction, if he has gravel the county can buy as Bobby is running low on gravel. Jasen said the Coldwell pit is ready and has 125,000 yards pulled but not crushed. There is also gravel in Carter County, right over the Fallon County border, that can be used for the south end of the 101 road when that needs to be done. Bobby said he would need about 10,000 yards to do that part of the road but is not needed right now. Jasen is going to crush 10,000 yards of gravel from the Beach pit for Bobby to use right away and then will move onto the Coldwell pit and crush 10,000+ yards. Bobby said this should carry him through the summer months. Cemetery Trees: Commissioner Ranum asked Jasen to water the trees out at the cemetery which had to be relocated to correct the drainage issue. He said he will make sure that gets done. Sandstone Project: Jasen said he needs to fix a couple spots out at Sandstone. Commissioner Randash said Cordell Perkins with Fish, Wildlife & Parks was concerned about the ground being smoothed out at Sandstone. Jasen said yes he is smoothing that ground up. Upper Baker Lake Dirt: Commissioner Ranum asked Bobby how much dirt was left up at Upper Baker Lake because the rifle range wanted to use some of it. Bobby said there is a lot of dirt up there and the rifle range can use some of it. 1st Street Box Culvert: Bobby told Brosz Engineering to start getting the box culvert ready for the 1st Street Bridge. He would like to have it in by next year and needs to be started now for that to happen. Low Water Crossing at Reynolds: Commissioner Ranum asked how the progress on the low water crossing at Reynolds is going. Commissioner Baldwin said Lance Wedemeyer, City of Baker Public Works Director, told him the culvert needed to be lowered two feet. Commissioner Ranum asked when that would happen as she was told it would have to be surveyed before it was lowered. Jasen said it does need to be lowered and he was told by Lance it does not need a permit. Commissioner Ranum asked if Jasen can check with Lance to find out what needs to be done before it can be lowered. Commissioner Ranum asked Commissioner Baldwin if the County would be responsible for it once it is complete and he said he didn’t think so since it isn’t an official road. 4:15pm- Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting. 4:20pm- Jasen Wyrick left the meeting. 4:30PM- Minutes Approval Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 9
- - - NOTICE - - Real Estate Taxes are Due The second half of the 2014 Real Estate Taxes are due and payable on or before June 1, 2015 After this date, penalty and interest will be added. Barbara E. Ketterling Fallon County Treasurer
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 April 13, 2015 minutes. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the September 29, 2014 minutes. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 5:00PM 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 Monday, April 27, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9am- FOLDER REVIEW JOURNAL ENTRIES: #506-The Commission approved moving $4,238.58 from Dispatch Purchased Services account to 911 Purchased Services account. REPORTS/MINUTES/FLYERS: Fair Board- March 16, 2015 Fair Board Minutes Extension- May 2015 Fallon-Carter County 4-H News Flyer MISCELLANEOUS: Library: The Commission received a copy of Stacey Moore’s, Library Director, Application Form for the Montana Certification Program for Library Directors, Staff & Trustees that she is submitting to the State now that she has completed her certification requirements. Landfill: The Commission received the revised Operation & Maintenance Plan and Landfill Master Plan for the landfill dated 04/23/15 to review and provide feedback on. The Commission gave a copy of this plan to Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager, to review and comment on as well. Feedmill Bridge: The Commission received Diamond J Construction’s final Pay Application 4F for the Feedmill Bridge from Brosz Engineering for their review. Project Updates from Dwayne Bohle, Special Projects dated 4/21/15 & 4/27/15: Big Barn Fairgrounds: All interior walls are sided. Cold Storage Fairgrounds: Large storage doors are all operational. Workshop is completed and workbench has been added. Cement aprons are going to be installed. Sandstone Project: Land has not been reseeded yet. Gun Range Building: Lights for Pistol Range are being installed. The outside of building is being caulked as weather permits. Partitions for bathrooms and fixtures are being installed. Floors are being conditioned. Insulation in ceiling on archery side is being done. Iron Horse Park: Fill dirt is in and landscape rocks are being installed. Sanitarian: Received copy of letter Rich Menger, Sanitarian, sent to Stephen White notifying him the maintenance was done for the wall-mounted space heater at the rental at 211 Wabasha Avenue and thanked him for the speed in which he completed the maintenance. BID/BID SPECS: Senior Center: The Commission received a copy of the Bid Notice & Bid Specs for the Senior Center Roof Replacement Project. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES: Miscellaneous Receipts $300.63
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 ST of MT-Department of Administration- Taylor Grazing funds: $13, 749.16 BLMBankhead Jones- Yearly Payment: $267,459.69 ST of MT-CTEP Funds$10,257.56 Baker Air Service- County Portion for March Aviation Fuel Sales: $250.63 Sewer Revenues- $50.00 Treasurer Cash ReportMarch 2015: Amounts on deposit in demand savings, fiscal agent accounts and Cash on Hand- $99,230,569.93 ACTION ITEMS: Town of Plevna Water Project Funds Transfer: The Commission received an email dated 04/27/2015 from Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Director, notifying the Commission the Town of Plevna has received a bid for the completion of the water project. The Town of Plevna is requesting $2.5 million be transferred to the town so they can select the contractor and begin the work. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to give the Town of Plevna the money requested. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion with a question attached. Commissioner Baldwin asked the question of how long the County would need to provide Plevna with funds for their various projects & improvements. Commissioner Randash stated it will continue as years ago he believes a “gentlemen’s” agreement was made that the County would assist the cities of Baker & Plevna with their projects & improvements with the Oil & Gas Revenues they receive. As long as these revenues continue to be collected, the County will continue to assist the cities. Commissioner Baldwin said he understands that but still has concerns with the decreasing revenues and what will be expected of the County in regards to these funds. With the question on the floor and the question answered, Commissioner Randash asked for a vote. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Army Corps of Engineers: Commissioner Randash signed the Feedmill Bridge Compliance Certification from the Army Corps of Engineers dated 04/27/2015. MT DPHHS: The Commission signed the Service Provider Designation Form authorizing the State-Approved Chemical Dependency Service Provider to receive earmarked alcohol tax monies from the County for FY 2016. Eastern Montana Drug Task Force: Commissioner Randash signed the Eastern MT Drug Task Force Memorandum of Understanding waiving Pass-Through Funds to be used for the project during FY2016. Fair: The Commission agreed to give the Fair Board permission to purchase two panel trailers for $1575 each. Human Resources: The Commission approved a rate of pay increase for Judy Hunt completing one year of employment and signed the Change of Rate of Pay Approval Form dated 04/27/2015. 9:30AM- GAZEBO PARKING LOT, Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director Gazebo Parking Lot Quote: Scott came in to speak to the Commission about the quote that they denied last week. The Commission told Scott the reason they didn’t approve the quote is they are concerned about spending money to repair parking lot before the water issue has been resolved. They would like to have Scott detect the source of the water and have it repaired before the work from the Griffith Excavating quote is done. Scott agreed with the Commission and said he talked to Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, about using backhoes to dig up parts of the parking lot to find out where the water leak is at. Scott said Bobby suggested rolling on a matting material the Road Department uses to
stop the moisture coming up before the millings are put down and it is sealed. Scott said Bobby would have time to do this when it became dry but it may not be done prior to the car show on May 30th31st. Sidewalk Project: Scott reported Gamut Construction has started on the sidewalks. 9:55am- Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Formean, joined the meeting. Gazebo Parking Lot Quote: Bobby joined the meeting and Scott explained to him what the Commission and Scott discussed about the Gazebo Parking Lot. Commissioner Randash asked about putting a drainage system of some type in the parking area and Bobby said they were planning on putting drain tile on top of the matting that would spill into the cement drain there to deal with the drainage problem. Scott said he will turn the water meter on today and isolate the flow to the gazebo area in order to see if and where water begins to appear. He said this information plus looking at the irrigation maps will help them to decide where to start digging to find water leak. Commissioner Ranum asked Bobby if he would be willing to help Scott dig up the ground to find the leak and he said he would. The Commission said once the leak is detected Scott can have Griffith Excavating fix it and the parking lot according to the quote. Bobby said in addition to the repairs, the millings in parking lot need to be sealed so during the winter and spring months the moisture doesn’t seep through it. All parties present discussed if the repairs could be done prior to the May Car Show and what to do if the repairs can’t be done. The hospital parking lot is not available due to construction and there are no other parking lots that would be well suited for the car show. It was decided that if the repairs aren’t done by the Car Show dates Scott will do his best to even the lot out and make it as usable and presentable as possible. 10am- Scott Rabbitt left the meeting. 10AM- ROAD/SHOP REPORTS, Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman, Blading: Blades are out working the roads now that it has rained. Commissioner Randash asked if Tom Owens called Bobby about their road because he called him about it. Bobby said no he didn’t. Culverts: TrueNorth Steel didn’t send all the culverts that were ordered on their last delivery. Bobby said this is a common occurrence and he talked to the salesman to find out why the truck wasn’t loaded full with the culverts the county ordered. Commissioner Randash suggested using a guy he knows at the Fargo branch and Bobby said they wouldn’t order from the Fargo branch as they don’t mark or index the culverts. Commissioner Ranum asked why we couldn’t transport them ourselves if we were having continuous problems with delivery. Bobby said we don’t have the equipment to transport them. Bobby said he is considering telling TrueNorth Steel when they arrive without all the culverts needed to go back to get the others without unloading to make his point. Truck Hitches: Custom Auto Advantage had the best price at $400 for frame kit and $900 for the hitch equaling $1300 per hitch. Alba said they will need to order 9 of them so that all the Road Department trucks have these hitches. Alba told the Commission they will have 6 new pickups and will keep 3 from their current fleet and asked them what pickups they think he should keep. Alba is considering keeping the ‘94 Ford Ranger, the ‘94 full size blue Ford, and the ‘99 2 wheel drive blue shop
pickup. This will leave 4 pickups to be sent to auction or given to another department. They are planning on giving the ‘98 Ford 150 to the Fairgrounds. Alba said the Dodges at the Fairgrounds can go to auction, too, but he thinks one of them can be used to do the watering job around town. Commissioner Randash said the city does the watering job so we would have to put the title in their name. The Commission gave Alba permission to purchase the hitches he needs. Mac Truck 213- Check engine light is on and the injectors are being erratic. It needs to be fixed if we are going to keep it and make it into an end dump. Diamond Truck in Billings can stretch the frame for the end dump. Senior Bus: They will get rid of this Sprinter if they get a grant for another one since it has had several mechanical issues. Commissioner Baldwin asked why we continue to get Sprinters since they are unreliable. Alba said the state is the one who chooses the Sprinters but they are aware they are not a good vehicle. They had the old bus in and had to troubleshoot it without the scanner which was time consuming. They were able to get it going after a lot of trial & error. Because of this Alba would like to purchase an upgraded version of the scanner at NAPA. The scanner is currently on sale and would be $3400 with the machine and year subscription of software. This scanner would be used on all vehicles to detect problems. He suggested putting the older scanners into the auction. The Commission approved the purchase of the scanner. Jim Hurley Cattle Guard: Jim bought his cattle guard and the county will install it. Road Decals: Road Department will be putting new decals on all of their trucks and pickups. Big Hill Road: Crew is almost done graveling the road but can’t finish it today since it is muddy. Mulching: Crew will start mulching again as soon as they can’t blade. Culverts: Crew replaced 2 culverts by Cougar Hill (Richard Schaefer’ property). The culvert for the Cemetery Road in Plevna is here and Cliff Tudor will install it. Woodsend Road: The crown on the road is still there but has been knocked down. Bobby said there will always be somewhat of a crown due to the drainage beneath the road but it will decrease over time. Pinnow Pit: Arnold Pinnow took the rocks and some of the gravel from the pit. It should be seeded now and done. 10:35- Alba Higgins & Bobby Wiedmer left meeting. 11:05am- Jim Leischner, County Insurance Agent, and Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, joined the meeting. Insurance: Jim Leischner, County Insurance Agent, said he is working with the underwriter to get all of buildings back to being insured at Replacement Cost Value rather than Actual Cash Value (ACV). The underwriter said she has to contact her management to get more information about our policy and will get back to Jim once she has more information. Jim said the new Gun Range Building will be insured at Replacement Cost. 11:20am- Jim Leischner & Debbie Wyrick left the meeting. 11:24am- Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance Director, joined the meeting. Ambulance Updates: Recruitment: Lisa has talked to the State about recruiting, contacting instructors and the earliest the next class will start is next fall. Ambulance: Lisa suggested the County needs to get rid of Ambulance #22 due to mechanical issues they continue to have. Staffing: Commissioner
Ranum asked Lisa how she was doing with her help and the hours she is working. Lisa said things are going good and she has good help to cover over the weekends and take lead. She has been documenting her office hours and oncall hours per Julie Straub, Human Resources Manager. Ambulance/Fair: Lisa said the Fair Board needs 2 ambulances during the rodeo & derby plus a first aid station on-site. Lisa says she isn’t sure this can be done as it will cause a problem with covering the county during that time. Ambulance Equipment: Lisa is going to talk to the Ambulance Board tonight about the trailer. She doesn’t feel the Ambulance needs it and would like to sell it or give it to another department. 11:30AM- AMBULANCE BOARD APPOINTMENT One application was submitted for the vacant Ambulance Board position. The Commission read the letter of submittal from applicant, Dale Butori. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to appoint Dale Butori to serve on the Ambulance Board effective 04/27/15 to 06/30/16. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 11:45AM- PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment. 12PM- CLOSED/PERSONNEL 12:30PM- 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 1:15pm- David DeGrone, Army Corps of Engineers, & Monica Heindal, EPA Baker Lake Mitigation: David & Monica arrived to tour the Baker Lake to assess the next steps needed for the mitigation of lake. Others in attendance were David Turch, County Lobbyist; Jason Rittal, EPEDC Executive Director; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Lance Wedemeyer, City of Baker Public Works Director. The Commission took attendees around the lake to various shores that are county owned, the Afrank residence shore, and the channel between the Upper and Lower Baker Lake. The findings of their visit are: Vegetation- There is some vegetation growing back in the areas that were affected. Monica said she was surprised at the slow growth she saw. Commissioner Baldwin explained to her that the alkali in the water limits the growth. Shoreline: There are several
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places along the lake that have begun to erode. Monica & David DeGrone said the lack of vegetation along the shoreline has lent to the shoreline eroding. They suggested planting vegetation along these shore lines to prohibit rapid erosion. Habitat: There were many ducks and geese on the lake. However, the fish population is down dramatically. Lance and Rich contributed the lack of fish due to the shallowness of the lake. The deepest part of the lake is around 6 feet which is not deep enough to sustain life of fish during the winter months. The biggest contributor to the lake depth is the silt that continues to settle in the lake from the drainage run off. Commissioner Baldwin said when the old gate was pulled off the end of the dam it let a lot of silt come into the lake. The new gate that is put into place will help with sediment overload as it will pull from the middle channel rather than the south. Monica Heindal & David DeGrone said that creating vegetation and habitat around the culvert area would act as a natural filter and may help with the silt issue also. Lance asked if the lake could be dredged in parts to make it deeper. David DeGrone said yes it possibly could but only after the County has satisfied the EPA mitigation. Once that is complete they could submit for a permit to do the dredging work. Monica suggested the County create a Master Plan for the lake that may include the dredging after things are settled with the EPA. Wetlands: Commissioner Baldwin explained to Monica Heindal & David DeGrone that the maps from the Fish, Wildlife & Parks didn’t designate the shoreline of the lakes as being “wetlands” and that is what they were going off of when removing the cattails in 2006. Monica said that anytime there is water, soil & plants in an area together it is considered a “wetland” and must be treated as one. Monica noted that Baker Lake has jurisdiction with its shorelines & water and that those maps are updated every 5 years. She said those are the maps that need to be referred to in regards to any activity on the lake. Suggestions: The Cease & Desist Administrative Order issued by the EPA in 2005 is still in effect and will continue to be until the County submits a Restoration Plan the EPA approves. The County has submitted 2 restoration plans in the past, the 2nd plan was dismissed by the EPA entirely due to it suggesting all mitigation to be off-site. Monica said SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 10
THE FOLLOWING FALLON COUNTY BOARDS HAVE MEMBER EXPIRATIONS AND/OR VACANCIES
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Baker TV District
Number of Positions Open 1
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Term Three Year Term
Cemetery Board
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Three Year Term
Council on Aging
3
Three Year Terms
Lake Advisory Board
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Lake Advisory Board
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One Year Term
Lake Advisory Board
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Library Board
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Mental Health Board Representative Museum Board
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Planning Board
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Plevna TV
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Tax Appeal Board
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Tax Appeal Board
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Weed Board
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Fallon County Commission PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313-0846 or deliver to the Clerk And Recorder’s office by 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2015. The Commissioners will appoint board members the afternoon of June 15, 2015. Appointee terms will begin July 1st. MNAXLP
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 the County would benefit by reviewing the 1st Restoration Plan they submitted to the EPA in 2010 and the comments given back to them by the EPA. Then with this information the County can create a new Restoration Plan that includes the things the EPA suggested and made comments on. Commissioner Baldwin asked if they could form a team to revise this plan and submit it without having to pay for consulting fees. Monica said the Administrative Order stated the Restoration Plan must be done by a consultant and must include a resume of the consultant. Mitigation: Monica said the majority of the mitigation needs to be on-site and suggested county owned shorelines to be locations for the mitigation to occur. The mitigation does not have to be at the exact location that was affected but the linear footage needs to be mitigated as a whole. Monica said there may be a possibility that some of the mitigation could be done at the channel area connecting the Upper and Baker Lakes. Commissioner Baldwin asked if the mitigation could be done over time and Monica said considering the length of time this has been an issue it would need to be done at once. She said it is in the County’s benefit to do it all at once as well since there is a 5 year monitoring period that follows the completion of mitigation. Lance asked what the square footage of the area that needs to be mitigated is. Monica said the standard is 3:1, meaning mitigating 3 times the area affected. She said the order identifies the impacted area and the County would need to apply 3 to 1 to the linear footage impacted. Commissioner Baldwin asked if that ratio was set in stone or if it could be reduced. David DeGrone said the standard is 3:1 but they have reduced it to 2:1 or 1:1 on occasion. 4:10pm- Lance Wedemeyer, Rich Menger, Monica Heindal & David DeGrone left the meeting. David Turch, Jason Rittal & the Commission discussed what to do next. David Turch is going to check to see if a consultant has to be used as the Restoration Plan states since it would be quite expensive. The Commission will talk to Rich Menger, Sanitar-
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ian, to ask him to help with the plan. 4:40pmCommissioner Ranum received a voicemail from Tisha Alberts at 10:18am 04/27/15. The message stated Tisha needs Brosz to review & red line their subdivision. She said it has been 2 years and she has people who need to get paid. 5:00PM 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 Thursday, April 30, 2015 10AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members. 10AM- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN & BUDGETS REVIEW: Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer; Jason Rittal; Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) Director The Commission met with Brenda Wood, Barb Ketterling & Jason Rittal to review the Capital Improvement Plan and budgets. 12:30PM- RECESS Commisioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE 1:15PM- LBSCD GRANT 1:20pm- Lani DeBuhr, Clerk, joined the meeting. Kodee Olsen, Member of Public, did not appear to sign LBSCD Grant Papers as scheduled. EASEMENTS: The Commission signed the Grant of Easement for the Kramlick Structure Replacement Project between Rodney & Brenda Kramlick and Fallon County dated April 30, 2015. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: FBI Pipeline Safety & Awareness Program: The Commission gave Chuck Lee, Disaster & Emergency Services Director, permission to attend this program on May 13, 2015. 2PM- PUBLIC HEARINGMVD GRANT FUNDS
No one appeared for the public hearing. Budget Authority Resolution The Commission passed and signed Resolution 4-30-2015, authorizing the allocation of unanticipated State of Montana-Motor Vehicle Disposal Funds to the Motor Vehicle Disposal revenues and expenditures accounts. Resolution 4-30-2015 is as follows: BUDGET AUTHORITY RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NUMBER 4-30-2015 WHEREAS, on March 18, 2015 the County of Fallon received unanticipated State of Photo by Lori Kesinger Montana-Motor Vehicle DisHorses grazed in a field near Baker as temperatures moderated across the region. posal funds in the amount of Despite the morning low of 24 degrees May 19, temperatures are expected to be $7,500.00 for which no proviabove normal into June with precipitation near normal. sion was made in the 2015 Fiscal Year County budget; and WHEREAS, Counties may appropriate State of Montana money received during the fisCall Darlene cal years by formal resolution, 406-778-3344 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of or email: County Commissioners fctimes@ hereby appropriates the sum of $7,500.00 and directs the midrivers.com County Clerk and Recorder to allocate said amount to the following program revenues and program expenditures activiCall Tammy ties: 406-778-3344 REVENUE CODE 2830335070 $7,500.00
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EXPENDITURE CODE 2830-430840-300 $7,500.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above appropriation shall become effective on April 30, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Commission has directed the Clerk and Recorder to file this Resolution. Introduced and passed this 30th day of April, 2015.
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Fallon County Commission Baker, MT s/William L. Randash, Chairman s/Steve Baldwin, Commissioner s/Deb Ranum, Commissioner ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood Clerk and Recorder 2:30PM 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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NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, May 31, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 21-22c __________________________ NOTICE: IT IS TRUE! The zebras and their keepers are moving. Come join them for a good-bye celebration. Browse through 75 years of ranch accumulation. June 13 from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. just east of MM 59 between Miles City and Baker. Everything from anvils to a zebra hide. Biggest item: TV-140 tractor. Smallest: unique toothpick holder. 406-772-5747. 22c
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: One bedroom furnished apartment. Utilities paid, no pets. Call 406-778-6794 or 406975-6794. 17tfc ____________________________ 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: Three bedroom, two bathroom newer trailer, completely furnished. Contact 406978-3691 or 406-978-2514 after 5 p.m. 17tfc
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Three bedroom, two bath home. Two car detached garage and large shed. Call 406772-5645 after 5 p.m. or leave message. 21-24p ____________________________ FOR SALE: Four bed, one bath home on three lots with 6 ft. security fence and detached two-car insulated garage … black top drive, needs some TLC. Asking $150,000. 406-852-3695. 20-24p ____________________________ HOUSE FOR SALE: Three bedroom, one bath, remodel started, $85,000. 6 W. Wabasha, Baker. Call 406-853-4635. 19-22p ____________________________ FOR SALE: Registered black Angus yearling bulls, private treaty. Large sire groups, performance, fertility tested. Delivery available. Trangmoe Angus Ranch,
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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 701-279-5810. 17-22p __________________________ 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: Rolling Rubber is seeking a 3/4 time administrative assistant for our Baker location. This person must be prompt, efficient, good with people, and well organized. This person will be responsible for greeting customers, entering purchases and payments, answering phones, scheduling appointments, keeping the showroom clean for customers, and any other office duties. The position does have benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, employee discount and 401k. Apply by completing an application. Applications may be accompanied by a resume. Applications may be picked up at the Baker store at 908 E. Montana Ave. or downloaded at: www.rollingrubbertf.com. Completed applications may be submitted to the Baker Store or emailed to carol@rollingrubbertf.com 21-22c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Tire tech - shop hand. Needed person to do general shop work and truck tire mounting and repairs. Duties would include shop cleaning, parts running, mechanic’s helper, and tire work.
Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs. and have a valid driver’s license. Would like someone full time with a willing attitude. If you want to work in a clean safe work environment, call Del at D&M Solutions, 406-891-0091. 21-23c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for a full time seasonal weed crew hand. This position uses a variety of chemical spray equipment to control identified noxious weeds in Fallon County. This requires extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Participates in regular maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the facility. Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age; seventeen (17) years of age and older is preferred. Must have a valid Montana driver’s license and be able to drive a manual transmission. Experience in using a side-by-side is preferred. Knowledge of the identification of noxious weeds and herbicides used in their control is a plus, however, extensive on the job training is provided in both areas. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, May 29, 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, Montana 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 21-22c
MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna School has the following positions open: Elementary teacher, cook, noon duty aide, and bus maintenance. Please contact Supt. Walker at 406772-5666 or pick up an application at the school. 19-22c ____________________________ 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
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of John Custer would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We deeply appreciate those who have shown such kindness to us through generous donations of food, and with messages of sympathy and comfort in our time of sorrow. We also want to express our profound gratitude to Officers Nic and Justin, Lisa Mitchell and Lindsay Chaska, Brenda and Kelly Uecker, Mark and Amber Lawlar, the Herbst families, Donnie and Brenda Wood, MayLynn Hall, Pastors Bruce and Reba, staff at Stevenson Funeral Home, Doyle and Julie Kruger along with the ALCW women for the meal and serving. We will miss John forever, but we know he will live in the hearts of all who shared our grief during this difficult time. Sincerely,
FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities
F/T Admissions Clerk F/T Housekeeper F/T Rehab Office Manager Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Weimer, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE.
A multi-site business is searching for an administrative employee. The successful candidates must have: • Astute attention to detail • Verifiable work experience • Solid job history • Strong ability to multi-task • Well organized • Advanced office computer experience • Excellent people skills • Navision experience a plus Pleasant office environment, competitive pay and benefits, including paid holidays, vacation the first year and 401K with company match Qualified applicants only send resume to: Jobs@ces-wellsrvs.com or fax to 701-279-5540 or mail to 17106 87th St SW, Marmarth, ND, 58643 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Claire, Jason and Holly and family, and Kristen and Jim and family 21c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Plevna School Board and faculty for the wonderful retirement party that was given to me. Thank you for the gifts and thanks to all who attended and made it such a special night. Janice Ehret 21p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Mrs.Walker, the Plevna Board of Trustees, and the Plevna School staff for the awesome retirement party, and also for the very thoughtful gifts. The students in Mrs. Sparks class did an outstanding job of putting together the booklets and power point of my years teaching. It was such a special evening with all my family, so many colleagues, friends, and community members there to help celebrate my teaching career and retirement. Thanks again everyone. Herchel O’Connor 21c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Plevna School Trustees, Plevna Teacher Association and all who came to the retirement celebration for Herchel O’Connor, Janice Ehret and myself. A special thanks to Penny Sparks and her students for putting together the videos and the remembrance booklet. I have enjoyed my years in Plevna Schools and will carry many fond memories of the students and community. Wayne Mangold 21p
LEGALS __________________________ Addendum to Iron Horse Splash Park Construction Invitation to Bid The bid for the Iron Horse Splash Park Construction was advertised for five (5) weeks to include April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 15. Because of bid complexities, the bid will also include advertising May 22 and 29 with new bid opening date of Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 1:15 p.m. 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, Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 201503, Helena, Montana 59620-1503. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-5600. All laborers employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid the standard prevailing wage rate in the performance of the public works
contract in accordance of the laws of the State of Montana. Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to Fallon County, in the amount not less than ten (10) percent of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidder shall furnish an approved Labor and Materials Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the contract amount. Proof of liability insurance as well as exemption from work compensation shall also be provided by the successful bidder and subcontractor(s). No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 1:15 PM local time, Wednesday, June 3, 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
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsible bid, which is in the best interest of the county. The contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Signed at Baker, Montana, this 14th day of April, 2015. s/Brenda J. Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 21-22c
MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE June 1, 2015, 7:10 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department or online at falloncounty.net under the Planner’s Tab.) A Public Hearing will be held at the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2015, at 7:10 PM in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana. A subsequent hearing will be held with the Fallon County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ chambers at 11:30 a.m. on June 8, 2015. The proposed public haering is handicapped accessible. The purpose of this hearing is to review a proposed subdivision for Roland and Shirley Maier of Baker, Montana, known as the Timber Creek Acres Major Subdivision. Timber Creek Acres is a proposed 38ght lot major subdivision of 40.08 acres. The property is located along the north side of Timber Creek Road in the S1/2SW1/4, Section 2, Township 07 North, Range 58 East, P.M.M., County of Fallon, Montana. Timber Creek Road intersects with US Highway 12 approximately 6.5 road miles west of the City of Baker or 4 road
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REAL ESTATE New Listings: Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Newer 3 BR - 2 BA Modular on 2 Lots 1320 sq ft. plus 12 X 24 Laundry-work room - 516 Speelmon St. E. - Ekalaka $125,000 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. Price Reduced $212,500 ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,
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Legals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 miles east of Plevna along US Highway 12. The property is 160 acres gross. 76-3-605. 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.
21-22c MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID The Fallon County Fair Board invites contractors to submit a quote for constructing a building on skids 30’x16’. If interested, please stop at the Fair Office, 3440 S. Highway 7, Baker, Montana, or go to the Fallon County website: falloncounty.net. Quotes due to the Fallon County Fairgrounds Fair Office by Monday, June 1, 2015 at 1 p.m. 21-22c
MNAXLP ____________________________ Section 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for the construction of Kramlick Reinforced Concrete Box Culbert and Sparks Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Projects will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana at the office of Clerk and Recorder, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box
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846, Baker, Montana until 11:30 a.m., local time on June 3, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Removing and replacing topsoil, excavation, furnish and installation of reinforced concrete box culverts, furnish and installation of listed items, and incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: __________________. The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon county Clerk and Recorder’s Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-778-7106. Dated at Baker, Montana, this 11th day of May, 2015. Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder Fallon County Baker, Montana 59313 20-22c
MNAXLP __________________________ Section 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for the construction of NAPA Auto Parts Retaining Wall Project will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana, at the office of Clerk and Recorder, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana until 11:00 a.m., local time on June 3, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Removing and replacing topsoil, excavation, furnish and installation of block retaining wall, removal of listed items, furnish and installation of listed items, and incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders
downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: __________________. The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon county Clerk and Recorder’s Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-778-7106. Dated at Baker, Montana, this 11th day of May, 2015. Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder Fallon County Baker, Montana 59313 20-22c
MNAXLP __________________________ Adam Olschlager Crowley Fleck PLLP 500 Transwestern Plaza II 490 North 31st Street P.O. Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103-2529 Telephone: (406) 252-3441 Attorneys for Fidelity Exploration & Production Company Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County Fidelity Exploration & Production) Company, Petitioner ) No. DV-2001-24 NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING Notice Is Hereby Given that Fidelity Exploration and Production Company has filed a third petition to amend the trust created by order of the Court on October 2, 2001, in order to add to said trust Annabelle M. Korpalski, Bertha Walter, Melbert Schneider, Ivan Palmer, Lyle L. Pittman, Mary Louise Thompson, Thomas Lavelle, Peter Gostyla, Douglas A. Hunter, Mary E. Woodard, John M. Godbe, Diane Vanlaningham, Grace Hunter, and the Helen I. Cooke Revocable Living trust and/or their unknown successors in interest, unlocatable owners of an interest in the minerals underlying the following described lands located in Fallon County, Montana: Township 4 North, Range 61 East, M.P.M. Section 2: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 Section 10: NESE, N/2NE, SENE Section 12: All Section 14: E/2 Section 24: NE, NW, SE Township 4 North, Range 62 East, M.P.M. Section 6: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S/2 Section 8: lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W/2 Section 18: All Section 20: Lots 1, 2, W/2 Section 30: NE, NW, NESW, SE Section 32: Lots 1, 2, N/2NW, SENW Township 5 North, Range 60 East, M.P.M. Section 12: W/2 Township 5 North, Range 61 East, M.P.M. Section 4: lots 3, 4, S/2NW, N/2SW Section 8: NE, SE, SENW, NESW Section 9: W/2 Section 18: S/2SE, E2SWNW, SENW Section 20: W/2 Township 6 North, Range 60
Your generous donations to the Baker Fireworks Fund will make the 2015 show GREAT again. Thanks to all the 2014 Supporters: $2,550.00 Fallon County $1,069.60 Dak-Tana with pop cans $990.00 Wegner Rib Cook Off $50.00 Baker Rexall Drug $50.00 Quality Transportation $100.00 J & M Lumber $500.00 G & G Garbage, Inc. $100.00 F & D Oilfield $50.00 Batterman Law Office $250.00 Muffy’s $50.00 Herbst Insurance $250.00 Sanders Rental, LLC $100.00 Precision Parts and Supply $500.00 Bank of Baker $100.00 Classic Cruisers Car Club $100.00 4J Well Service $100.00 American Legion $500.00 D & D Oilfield Service $500.00 City of Baker Any and all donations are welcome at any time to build again for next year. Please send them to Fireworks Fund, PO Box 1101, Baker, Montana 59313
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East, M.P.M. Section 4: Lot 1, S/2NE, SE Section 36: All Township 6 North, Range 61 East, M.P.M. Section 20: SWSW Section 30: All Township 7 North, Range 60 East, M.P.M. Section 18: All that portion of the NE lying south of the Railway Section 20: NESE, SWNE, SWSW,
SWSE, W/2NW Section 32: S/2 Township 9 North, Range 58 East, M.P.M. Section 22: SESE, NENE Township 10 North, Range 58 East, M.P.M. Section 6: Lots 3, 4, SWNE, SENW, SE Section 8: W/2 and for an order authorizing the trustee to hold funds payable to said unlocatable owners and, if necessary, execute oil and gas
leases to Fidelity Exploration and Production Company, the Petitioner herein. The hearing on said petition is set for Tuesday, the 9th day of June, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the courtroom of the courthouse in Baker, Fallon County, Montana, and any interested person may appear and contest the same or object to the relief requested by the Petitioner herein. Dated this 4th day of May, 2015. Crowley Fleck PLLP By: s/Adam Olschlager 19-21c
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