VOLUME 100
ISSUE 19
KEVIN DUKART
TIMES
FALLON County
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BAKER, MONTANA 59313
DAVE HAVENS
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RANDY HOENKE
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
ROY ROST
Meet the candidates running for county commissioner There are four candidates running in the primary election for Fallon County Commissioner. Candidates were asked to introduce themselves to the residents of Fallon County. I am Kevin Dukart and I have been a Fallon County resident for 22 years. I run a small cattle ranch with my family on the same place where my wife grew up. I was raised on a family farm and ranch northwest of Wibaux until I attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman and Billings. My lifelong involvement in agriculture has given me a thorough understanding of the challenges of a rural economy. Upon graduation with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, I served as the Wibaux town clerk for over five years. I worked in an agricultural feeding operation for two years in Washington, then returned to working as a city finance officer in South Dakota. In 1994 I was appointed the City of Baker clerk/treasurer; a position I currently hold. With nearly 30 years of experience, I have a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of local government. I enjoy time with my family and attending to ranch duties. My children are active in
Notice property owners Property Rights Organization will be hosting a meeting Friday, May 6, at Thee Garage at 7 p.m. to discuss the easement agreements being sent out by WBI to property owners in Fallon County. Anyone who received a letter and easement agreement from WBI is encouraged to attend before signing.
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school functions and I am a leader in the county 4-H program. Fallon County has been a great place to raise my family and I hope to serve the residents of this great community.
have owned Silverado Production Service and Oiltech Consulting. I have served on the Park Board, Golf Board, and the Baker School Board.
I am candidate Dave Havens. I had the fortune of being raised in the City of Baker. Baker offered a young boy the opportunities and freedoms of growing up in both a city and a rural surrounding. I played baseball in the summer, but also was able to go horseback riding in the country. My early education came through the Baker Elementary System. I attended Baker High School and began my working career in my junior year. I worked until the age of 33 when I entered Montana State University. I acquired my bachelor’s degree in Political Science three years later graduating with highest honors. During graduate school, I was offered employment with U.S. Congressman Ron Marlenee during the 101st U.S. Congress. I worked both in Washington, D.C. and the State of Montana. I have been married 38 years to my wonderful wife, Donna Erlenbush Havens. We have three children Alisha Afrank (Les), Tracy Havens (Heather), and Rich Havens (Michelle). While Rich lives in Boise, ID, Alisha, Tracy and our six grandchildren reside in Baker. We are blessed. I
My name is Randy Hoenke and I have been married to Jodie O’Connor for 38 years and we have lived in this community our whole lives. We have raised our three children, Rachel Brown married to Vern, Shawn Hoenke married to Jessica, and Darcie O’Donnell married to Derrick. We also have eight grandchildren and four of them will be attending school in Baker. I graduated from Plevna High School and attended vo-tech school in Billings for one year. I presently own and operate Northside Truck & Auto. I have been very devoted to Fallon County and the City of Baker as a member of the Fire Department for 31 years and the fire chief for 24 of those years. I’m still a member and respond to calls. I’m a member of various boards such as the Planning Board president, Zoning Board, Baker Rural Fire District, North Water Sewer District, past Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy, and was Citizen of the Year in 2014 for the City of Baker. I would be honored to be your commissioner.
I am candidate Roy Rost. I grew up on the family ranch south of Baker and graduated from Baker High School in 1991. I married Melissa Madler in the summer of 1993 and am a proud father of eight. Our oldest daughter just graduated from the University of Chicago and will be married this fall; we have one son attending MSU Bozeman, two in high school, two in junior high and two in elementary school. We have also fostered many children throughout our twelve years as a foster family. I am a member and elder of the Lakeview Baptist Church where I volunteer as a Sunday school teacher and as a leader in our church’s Awana program, a Bible club for children. I have been a part of the agriculture industry in Fallon County all of my life, ranching and building fence in the family business as well as being employed on other large ranches. For the last 15 years I have been self-employed, doing construction as well as managing our rental properties. I am currently in my fifth year of serving on both the Little Beaver Conservation District Board and the Planning Board. I also serve as president of the Zoning Commission board that was established last year.
Gunderson retires from career in education By Angel Wyrwas Greg Gunderson, 66, has been the voag teacher at Baker High School for the past five years after coming out of a two year retirement. “I was already retired but I happened to mention when the previous teacher left that if they got into a bind they could call me,” laughed Gunderson. “Now five years later I’ve decided that it really is time to retire from teaching.” Gunderson was born and raised in Baker. After graduating high school he worked ranching and farming on the place he grew up. He also worked at Randash Automotive, John’s Exxon Bulk, Farmers Union Oil Company and NAPA. When the economy slowed down, Gunderson moved his family to Bozeman to attend college. “I was 36 years old at the time,” said Gunderson, “and had to look to the future.” He started a major in mechanized agriculture, then changed it to agricultural economics. “These things were not for me,” said Gunderson. “That’s when I decided to teach. You can talk about a lot of things, but I wanted to give students some life skills.”
After five years, Gunderson graduated with a Bachelor of Science Agricultural Education from Montana State University in Bozeman. “My first teaching job was finishing out someone else’s contract for three months in Drake, ND,” recalls Gunderson. Then a position opened at the Plevna School. “I spent 14 good years there before I retired the first time,” said Gunderson. “I think there are some good things to come from starting my teaching career later. I had real world experience with crops, livestock, and mechanics,” said Gunderson. “I have really enjoyed my teaching years. I hope I’ve helped the students I’ve had. I always say to the students, ‘If you treat me right, I’ll treat you right’. The kids have changed quite a bit since I started, but you know people tend to talk about the bad kids when we should be talking about the good kids. There really are many more of them.” Another thing that has changed quite a bit since Gunderson started teaching is technology. “It is so different now,” said Gunderson, “like these smart phones. I just want my phone to ring and answer a call, but really I have an open mind when it comes to technology. That’s where it’s at today.” He also notes that agriculture itself has changed drastically in Fallon County and nationwide. “The average age of today’s farmer is 47. We have less farmers supplying the U.S. and the world with food,” said SEE GUNDERSON, PAGE 11
Public Health Department’s role in your community By Angel Wyrwas The Fallon County Public Health Department wants you to have some important information. “I’m finding out there are a lot of people in our community who aren’t sure what services we offer and I think everyone should know so we can better serve the public,” said Director of Public Health Kim Cuppy, RN. The local health department is the basic unit in the administration of public health. Through daily contact with the public, the local health department obtains firsthand information concerning local health needs and is responsible for providing its community with direct services. Certain core functions and essential services are important to assure the public’s health. Rooted in the community, local health departments are in a unique position to be familiar with and assess a community’s collective resources, assets, gaps, and challenges. Local public health departments not only bring the community’s perspective, but they are legally mandated to represent the interests of all residents in a jurisdiction.
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Most of the vaccinations given in Fallon County happen through the Public Health Department. They also do blood pressure and blood glucose checks. The department provides health education, family planning (well woman exams, birth control, pregnancy, and STD testing), newborn visitations and lactation consulting. Public Health is also responsible for emergency preparedness coordination and nursing services for the school and county jail. Other areas the department covers are home visits (medication set up, bathing assistance, lab draws, etc.), wound care and foot care. They run the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program that is scheduled every other Tuesday as well. Miles City also provides several health services that are located in the Public Health Department. These services include mental health counseling for children and adults and drug and alcohol counseling. The Office of Public Assistance is here monthly to help residents sign up for food stamps, Medicaid, etc.
Currently, the Fallon County Public Health Department is staffed by the director Kim Cuppy, RN, Debi Wiman, RN, Mindi Murnion, emergency preparedness coordinator and billing clerk, and Delayne Robbins, administrative assistant. Cuppy has worked for the health department for the past two and one-half years. She worked in healthcare for seven years prior, mostly in hospital and clinical settings. Wiman has worked for the health department for 14 1/2 years and has been working in healthcare since 1993 within long term care and public health settings. Murnion has worked for the health department for the last seven years. Robbins has been with the department for one year and has worked in various healthcare settings over 14 years. Fallon County Public Health is located near the hospital at 225 South Third Street West. They can be reached at 406-7782824. Although they try to accommodate walk-ins if they are able, making an appointment is encouraged.
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FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016
FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, May 12, 2006 -Partners Sam Chan, his brother Herman Chan, and Qiang Jiang opened the Chinese Garden in Baker Apr. 28. Sam also owns the Hong Kong restaurant in Forsyth and Jiang owns a restaurant in Ennis. . . This year as been designated as “Year of the Museum” internationally, nationally and locally. Mayor Clayton Hornung has issued a proclamation about the designation and the O’Fallon Museum is planning several activities throughout the year to celebrate. May 18 has been set for National Museum Day and O’Fallon Museum will have an open house from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lora Heyen, curator, and staff encourage everyone to attend. . . High temperature May 6 was 82 degrees. . . Third annual Lights of Life, sponsored by Friends of FMC Foundation and the Knights of Columbus, was held May 7 at McClain Park in Baker. Rev. Danny Winter and Father Thomas Tobin were guest speakers. . . J & M Lumber celebrated their third anniversary May 6. Grand prize winners were Marvin Erickson of Ekalaka - winner of park bench, and Chuck and Dawn Lee - winners of a wishing well. . . MDU Resources Group of Bismarck awarded Rod Howe, Bob Moore and Donald Sparks, WBI Holding, Inc. in Baker with the Einstein Award. Howe, Moore and Sparks developed a spooler that collects high density polyethylene tubing so it can be used again. Savings of about $15,000 annually are anticipated for the company. The winners received a cash award of $2,000 and 100 shares of MDU Resources stock. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, May 10, 1996 -Plevna residents Wayne and Mary Mangold and their children Kara, Tim and Colin have been selected by the Knights of Columbus Council 6294 as Family of the Year. . . RSVP board hosted a retirement tea for Cora Moser Apr. 30 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. Cora has been the RSVP director for the past nine years which now has 170 volunteers doing volunteer work for 46 work stations. . . Mrs. Terry Curry was named District VI Advisor of the Year by students at the District VI Student Council Spring Conference held in Terry Apr. 22. . . Della Brockel retires from the Fallon County Dispatch after 20
years of service. . . Alice Kay Schweigert was honored with the First Lady of the Year plaque at the annual Founder’s Day celebration of Beta Sigma Phi for her outstanding contribution to her community, church and family. Also honored from each chapter were Jodie Hoenke, Rita Breitbach, Gayle Mork, Barb Ketterling, and Rene Folmar. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 8, 1986-John Heim, sponsor of a bowling tournament, is giving the first place check to Cindy Fradenburgh for winning the bowling tournament. Cindy is the first woman to ever win the tournament. Cabot Irvine placed second, Laurie Pankratz third, and Scott Fradenburgh fourth. . . Montana was informed officially last week that a portion of the state’s federal highway funds will be withheld Oct. 1st of this year unless the law allowing possession of alcohol by persons under age 21 is changed. . . An open house retirement tea for Betty Smeltzer will be held May 18. . . Girls State delegates are Kara Burns and Tonia Feisthamel. Alternates are Shawna Potter and Lora Williams. . . Cole Mattie, 84, passed away May 2. . . Fallon County will have four delegates at Boys State this year. They are Mark Hecker, Rick Kruger, Bill Price and Tim Hornung. Alternate is Doug Tate. Baker received an extra candidate through the decision of Plevna not having any boy interested in attending. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 6, 1976 -Top students for the class of 1976 have been announced by both Baker and Plevna High School. Diana Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Young, has earned valedictory honors for BHS. Alan Abrams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Abrams, is the salutatorian. Plevna High School’s co-valedictorians are Donald Buerkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buerkle, and David Rabe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rabe. Salutatorian is Pam Sparks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sparks. . . Due to the retirement of long-time school principal “Fritz” L.F. Bruggeman, Mr. Tom McGonigal has been promoted to the position of high school principal. Julie LaCross will assume part time duty as Baker Middle School Principal. . . Mildred Griffith has been selected director for the Baker Retired Senior Volunteer Program, replacing
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Helen Hoke who resigned to glee club holding a skating devote more time to her busi- party at Wildwood; and the ness. seniors having their pictures taken at Miles City. . . The 50 YEARS AGO construction of Leischner Thursday, May 12, 1966-Service Station at Plevna is Pictured is Bud Chester and a going full blast. Work has begroup of high school students come somewhat retarded due loading garbage during the allto spring farm work. city clean-up. . . A joint installation banquet of the Baker 80 YEARS AGO Jaycees and Jayceens was held Thursday, May 14, 1936-at Green Acres and pictured Everything seems to be going are the newly installed officers fine at the Montana-Dakota from both clubs. New presi- Utilities deep test well this dents are Darlene Sikorski and week. . . Jack Guth, owner of Bill Randash. . . Specials this the world’s largest steer, is week at Reynolds included T- branching out and will open a bone steak for 98 cents a real carnival show in Baker pound and a ten pound sack of with a number of shows and potatoes for 39 cents. concessions. His steer, known by most of the people in Fal60 YEARS AGO lon County, will be one of his Thursday, May 10, 1956-star attractions. . . Orders have Approximately 12 members been received early this week attended the regular Chamber by Capt. A.A. Harnett that the of Commerce meeting May 4 CCC camp at Ekalaka will be where it was also decided to abandoned. sponsor a midget baseball league in cooperation with 90 YEARS AGO other civic organizations. . . Thursday, May 6, 1926 -Local Jaycees with their wives According to Frank H. Becker, held their annual installation local manager of the Cabin of officers Monday night at Creek pipeline, drilling will Green Acres with Mert Malek start Monday. The big ditcher being installed as the new which is to be used in the work president. . . Services were is at Carlyle and laborers have held for Dr. W.H. Blakemore, been lined up. Six of the 42 long time practitioner in the miles of pipe required for the Baker area. . . Fallon Post No. project is on hand at Glendive 35 of the American Legion and the remainder will be will be host to one of the available as work progresses. . biggest boxing cards ever Margaret Warren, in competistaged in eastern Montana, to tion with Gerald Hitch, be held in the Baker High Eleanor Helgerson, Edna School auditorium with over Smith and Betty Vinsl was ac40 rounds of fast fighting to be claimed winner of the local staged. declamatory contest held in the Lake Theater. Margaret, 70 YEARS AGO who has made many public Thursday, May 9, 1946-appearances, will leave TuesThere has been some heavy day for Missoula where she frost on recent nights and conwill take part in the state consequently early gardens have test. suffered much damage. . . Preparations are underway for the Fallon County Fair. The Weather Vane slogan this year is “Help Make Apr 27 35 34 .67 1946 a Victory Fair”. . . CanApr 28 43 33 .07 didates filing for county offices include G.R. Moshier Apr 29 55 37 T and L.W. Busch, both RepubApr 30 59 33 licans running for State SenMay 01 62 27 ate. . . School activities have May 02 71 36 taken the spotlight in Plevna May 03 77 37 with Mill Creek, Ehret and YTD Moisture - 3.98 Leischner Schools holding their picnics; the high school
100 Years Ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people. Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times will be 100 years old the week of May 23-26 2016 with cake and coffee. Following are a couple of stories from back then.
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Wife Beater gets his just deserts William Miner, whose habitat is on the Powder River, will serve out a term of 60 days in the county jail at Ekalaka and pay a fine of $30. Miner got himself in trouble by beating his wife. When brought before the court he pleaded guilty to the charge of assault in the third degree. His wife was the complainant. ____________ : ____________
District school teachers Miss Clara Wagner will teach the Long school again this year. Miss Frances Barley of Kasola, Minn., has been appointed teacher of the Pugh school, north of town. The Wilfong and Morris schools will be presided over by Miss Catherine Harlan of Marmarth, N.D. and Miss Bonita Bailey of Kasota, Minn. Both are new teachers. ____________ : ____________
Runaway dashes down the dyke Frank Provan and Emil Swanson of Webster can thank their stars they weren’t fatally injured in a runaway accident on the dyke Saturday morning. They were going home with a load of fence posts. One of the Harris dray teams, getting out of control of its driver, dashed down the dyke on a dead run. The tongue of the dray was driven through the endgate and the forward wagon swerved off the embankment and turned completely over, barely missing its occupants. Provan had a knee wrenched. Swanson was unhurt. The driver of the dray team was thrown out, but was not injured. ____________ : ____________
Harry gets a Shetland pony Harry Houston is a mighty happy boy these days. It comes about through his winning a diminutive Shetland pony, cart and harness for getting the most subscriptions to the St. Paul Farmer. He worked hard for it, dreamed about it by day and by night, and at last his dreams came true. The Farmer, one of the leading agricultural journals in the west has, for a number of years, conducted a subscription contest, the prizes being Shetland ponies.
Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Twelve people came out to play pinochle May 1 at the Senior Citizens Center. There were three tables of four players. Winners were Iven Felt, Alvina Varner, Judy Fradenburgh, and Lorraine Meschke. There will be no pinochle played on Mother’s Day, May 8. We will play pinochle again May 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Baker Senior Citizen Center.
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Colstrip dilemma a chance for innovation
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the one written by Wade Sikorski in the April 8 issue of the Fallon County Times. I personally support all our Montana Senators and Representative, both Republican and Democrat, and feel each are doing very well at their jobs of supporting the economy and protecting the jobs of our citizens. I find it reprehensible that Steve Daines is being put down for his efforts to do just that. Radical environmentalism is destroying hundreds and thousands of jobs in mining, the timber industry and has now set its sights on our power plants, both coal fired and water powered. Remember when the enviros wanted to get rid of a few big western power dams? The large out of control forest fires produce more air pollution than all the coal fired power plants combined for years to come and are a direct result of overgrown timber stands caused by environmental groups who have put an end to timber harvest and thinning. How sad and I’ve been there and seen it!! And, incidentally, the Colstrip power plants are possibly some of the cleanest in the nation and burning the most clean burning coal in the nation today. All their emissions are almost completely removed and only a trace of steam can be seen coming from four huge stacks!! The environmentalists would have us believe that “global warming” is getting worse and will destroy our health and the land we live on. In a February 25, 2016 news
release, 300 scientists, economists and climate experts derided the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration for saying there has been no pause in rising global temperatures when, in fact, there has been a pause in rising ocean temperatures for the past 18 years. Their final statement was that NOAA’s politically motivated tampering with data is unacceptable and should be dealt with. Another example of the most dishonest and deceitful administration in our nation’s history. Wade goes on to compare the “War on Coal” with the “Wars” on drugs, cancer and terrorism. How pathetic! Can you just imagine what it would be like if we just sat back and did nothing as our state’s economy crumbled and our loved ones died from illicit drug usage, deadly diseases like cancer and terrorists took over the country we love. We must fight each of these “wars” as they arise or suffer dire consequences. I am 74 years old and am very well aware of the effects of radical environmentalism that has caused hardship on our land and its people who work on farms, ranches and energy producing industries. Just remember, as the environmentalists destroy our industries, we all pay by much higher energy costs and loss of jobs and higher taxes. God bless you Steve Daines, Ryan Zinke and John Tester for serving our state and the “guff” you take for doing a good job! Sincerely, s/Bud Strangford
By Robert Reynolds, Miles City Over the last several weeks, Montana newspapers have featured countless articles and guest columns on Colstrip, its mines, and climate change. Too often, these pieces have ignored the scientific community’s consensus on climate change or overlooked the difficulty of reinventing a coal-based town. When it comes to the science of climate change, it no longer matters if you are a believer or a skeptic. Our economy is transitioning to clean energy. On April 22nd (Earth Day), the US and more than 155 other nations signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This United Nations agreement aims to hold “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2.6°C above preindustrial levels […] recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change.” With coal being the fossil fuel that puts out the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy, thus contributing most to temperature increase,
mines like Colstrip’s face a bleak future. So, can coal-dependent communities reinvent themselves? Somewhat. The best example is Centralia, Washington, which lost 550 coal jobs when its plant closed. Through support from the government and the mine’s owner, Centralia has been relatively effective in retraining its workforce. Importantly, however, Centralia was a far more economically diverse community than Colstrip. Thus far, the US has not seen a town as economically undiverse as Colstrip successfully transition away from coal jobs. Coal mines often shut down with little warning. On December 28, 2014, Patriot Coal in Kentucky announced the elimination of 670 jobs effective December 29, 2014. There is reason to believe a similar day might come soon in Colstrip. Of its four coalfired generating units, Unit 1 and Unit 2 are both in over their 40th year of 30-year predicted life spans. If a sudden layoff occurs that leads Colstrip to become a ghost town, we will have failed our
neighbors. Do I know a solution for Colstrip? No. Is there a perfect solution that is ready for implementation tomorrow? I doubt it. What I do know is that by accepting either an unscientific or an unrealistic framing of this debate, we are simultaneously accepting a tremendous loss. Perhaps a better starting point is to ask, “How can Colstrip achieve a reinvention that is economically fair and environmentally responsible?” I acknowledge, there is a reason we are not currently asking this question. A successful, sustainable reinvention of a coal town the size of Colstrip would be unprecedented. Choosing to aim for this never before accomplished economic and environmental win-win would surely entail the possibility of failure. But this is not Colstrip nor Montana’s job alone. In his 2016 State of the Union address, President Obama stated that part of our nation’s climate change responsibility involves investing “especially in communities that rely on fos-
sil fuels.” I would like to know why our state’s leaders have not garnered the resources President Obama implied are Colstrip’s due. Other states are doing so. Through the Obama Administration’s POWER Initiative, organizations in Kentucky have received $6 million to help revitalize economies in decline due to lost coal jobs. Kentucky is not stopping there. Rep. Hal Rogers (RKY) has introduced the RECLAIM Act, which, if passed, would make $1 billion available for already closed mines, primarily in Appalachia. We should treat Colstrip as an innovation laboratory for how a coal town can reinvent itself. If we succeed, Montana will bear the distinction of solving one of climate change’s thorniest problems—how does a community dependent on the energy sources of yesterday reinvent itself? By solving this problem, Colstrip’s story could become a blueprint for similar fossil fuel communities in Montana and across the world.
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Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists
SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages
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(406)778-5150 (800)676-7161 Ext. 231
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Guest opinion 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 J & M Lumber Customer Appreciation Day; 90th birthday celebration for Nellie Rost, 4 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, 5 p.m. supper; Danny Elvis dinner and show, 7 p.m., American Legion, May 7. Mother’s Day; Team Helgoth Zombie Fun Run, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, May 8. American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers, May 9. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, May 10. School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room; Baker CowBelles, May 11. Open house retirement party for Jan Stickney, 2:00-4:30 p.m., Plevna Community Center; Retirement party honoring Jan Stickney, Lynette O’Connor, and Jean Brenner, 7 p.m., Plevna School multi-purpose room, May 14. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, May 15.
Extension Calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110. May 9 - 4-H Camp registration due into Extension Office; 4-H Sewing Workshop #2 May 16 - 4-H Sewing Workshop #3 May 18 - Fallon County 4-H Horse Judging; 4-H Oreo trip registrations due into Extension Office May 25 - Fallon County 4-H Communications Day/Fashion Revue/Quilt Show May 31 - Carter County “All Events Day”; Carter County Sheep and Goat weigh-in; Carter County 4-H Congress applications due.
Does Montana Special Ed Funding Pass Constitutional Test? With permission by Kathy Kelker Mar 15, 2016 Contact: Tim Miller: millert@bvec-mt.org, 360-8565. The Montana Constitution says it is the goal of the people to establish a system of education that develops the full educational potential of each person. This includes helping students with disabilities to reach their potential. The legislative School Funding Commission is looking at the state funding of special education to determine if students are being provided an equal opportunity to learn. Questions have arisen as to the adequacy of state funding for special education. The 2015 Legislature funded inflationary costs for general public education, but not for special education. If the state fails to fund special education adequately, local school districts have to shift dollars from their general funds. The net effect is less money to serve students who are not in special education. The state requires school districts to make a 33 percent general fund match for special educa-
tion dollars, but most are paying much more. Statewide, the average local district is paying 41.3 percent of actual special education cost from its regular education funding. Special Education Cooperatives serve 81 percent of Montana school districts. Cooperatives do not have taxing authority. They are dependent on a state formula that allots only five percent of the annual special education appropriation to them. This amount has not been adjusted since the 1980s, and does not adequately cover the expenses of recruitment, training and support of highly qualified professionals or pay for staff transportation to serve children in large geographic areas. The School Funding Commission must weigh whether children with disabilities are receiving an equal educational opportunity and whether their services are adequately funded by the state. If money from school districts’ general funds has to go to special education, other programs that benefit all students have to be cut back. Equity in special education funding affects all students and must be addressed to meet the requirements of the Montana Constitution.
Election News
number. If the number can be verified, the elector will be allowed to vote a regular ballot. If the driver’s license number cannot be verified, the elector will be required to vote a provisional ballot. To ensure your vote is counted, bring sufficient identification to the polls and vote a regular ballot. Baker firefighters responded Contact the Clerk and to three rural fire calls in April. Recorder/Election AdminisApril 16 - two vehicle accitrator’s office with questions, dent one mile north of Baker. 406-778-7106. Like us on April 21 and 26 - natural gas Facebook at: leak north of Baker. www.facebook.com/fallonThere were no calls in the countyelections. city limits.
Voter identification at the polls Before receiving a ballot at the polls, all electors are required to state their name and present a current photo identification showing the elector’s name. If the elector does not present photo identification, including but not limited to a valid driver’s license, a school district or postsecondary education photo identification, or a tribal photo identification, the elector shall present a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, notice of confirmation of voter registration, government check or other government document that shows the elector’s name and current address. If the elector does not have one of the items listed above, they may complete a polling place identification form and provide their driver’s license
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School District #12 Bus Routes
The Trustees of Baker School District #12 have rescheduled their regularly scheduled board meeting from May 11, 2016 to Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:00p.m. in the board room at Baker High School.
Baker Schools is setting bus routes for the 2016 -2017 school year. If any parents are requesting a change in our current bus routes, please contact Don Schillinger or John Geving by May 9 so we can make the necessary adjustments.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday.
Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed.,
Must have CDL with P&S Endorsement. Mandatory drug & alcohol testing. Competitive Wages.
406-778-2202
May 6 Sharee Newell, Conee Wiman Schaaf, Reese Lecoe May 7 Bracyn Hastig, Erna Greenlee, Zach Banister, Jason James May 8 - Bart Burdick, Kevin Braun, Tyler Dinardi May 9 Emilia Cuppy, James Nichols, Penney Kono, Walker Hadley May 10 - Kamie Garner May 11 - Scott O’Donnell May 12 Samantha Castleberry, Chris Sakelaris, Isabel Christensen, Karen Griffith, Preston Geving, Tessa Kilsdonk, Harper Phillips
April fire calls
Call 406-978-2990 for an application.
Lake City Shopping Center
program. Baker senior girls are Alycia Conroy, Elisa Hautala, Carleigh Irgens, Taylyn Koenig, Rachael Lowery, Olivia Mahon, Morgan Miller, Taylor Miller, Makenzy Shipstead, Shelby Smith, Tayler Stinnett, Madison Varner, Kaylin Wheeler, Jozell Witcher, Kanesha Wyrick. Plevan senior girls are Nicole Allerdings and Jessica Stockett
H ap py B ir th da y
Charity Chapter #60, Order of the Eastern Star, is pleased to announce the recipient of their annual scholarship. Austin Braun has been selected to receive the $300 scholarship at the beginning of his second semester of college. Austin is the son of Kevin and Maria Braun of Baker. He plans to attend Montana State University in Bozeman to study mechanical engineering. Congratulations and good wishes to Austin!
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Baker and Plevna graduates and their mothers were honored at the 2016 Senior Girls’ Tea hosted by the Baker Homecraft Club May 1. A program was presented with the welcome given by Jill Myhre and a response by Nicole Allerdings for the senior girls and Jolinda Allerdings for the senior mothers. Refreshments were provided following the
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Senior girls who were present at the tea were, l-r: Olivia Mahon, Shelby Smith, Nicole Allerdeings, Taylyn Koenig, Morgan Miller, Taylor Miller, and Madison Varner.
May. May May June June
11: 18: 25: 01: 08:
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Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed.,
June June June July July
15: 22: 29: 06: 13:
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Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
Corner Bar
Red River Bistro
1 S. Main St
410 W. Montana Ave.
406-778-3278
406-778-3321
Open 7 days a week • Grill open til midnight Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 am - 2 a.m.
Open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fri. - Sun
Fallon County
Dining Guide Enjoy Fallon County’s wide variety of dining establishments.
GETIM Here Lake City Shopping Center
406-778-2820 Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Open 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Baker Club 7 S. 1st St. W
406-778-2412 Mon. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tues. - Sat. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m. To Go Pizzas start at 11 a.m.
Heiser’s Bar & Casino
Baker Bowling Center
9 S. Main
4 S. 2nd St. W
406-778-2045
406-778-2001
406-778-2788
Open 4:30 - 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Open Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Grill is on til 10 p.m. • We have an after 10 menu
Open Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Close Sunday lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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First grade catapults
Jake Edgell helping students glue their catapults together. Mrs. Tunby’s first grade has been learning about simple maThe fifth and sixth grade classes jumping rope. chines. To help them learn, Mr. Coon and Jake Edgell helped them build a catapult. They April 27 and 28, Miss Coon’s K-6th grade three - jump rope with hula hoops; station four made their own catapults with P.E. classes jumped all over heart disease and - creative jump roping; station five - hop popsicle sticks, bottle caps, hot stroke. The Jump Rope for Heart organization scotch; station six - jumping jacks; station 7 is co-sponsored by the American Heart Asso- jump in/out of hula hoops; station eight - jump ciation which promotes physical activity and over yardsticks. heart health through jumping rope. Miss Coon The students raised $1,453.50 for the Amerbegan each class by talking about why jump- ican Heart Association which funds research ing rope is good for your heart, and why we programs and education to fight heart disease get donations to help the American Heart As- and stroke, which are the nation’s number one sociation. The groups warmed up by jumping and number four killers. Third grader Jordan rope as a class for a few minutes and then pro- Hauff raised the most money - $170. ceeded in groups of two and three to each staGreat job, everyone! You really put your tion for two minutes. Station One - triple jump hearts into this and jumped into action. rope; station two - single jump rope; station
Jump Rope for Heart - fighting heart disease
glue, and rubber bands. Once they had their catapults made, they sat at a desk and tried to hit the red circle on the board with jelly beans. The students learned that if the rubber bands are tighter, the
jelly beans would fly higher and farther. Everyone had a great time and the first graders learned that simple machines could be fun!
Plevna High school track Nicole Allerdings running the two mile.
Kindergarten Roundup April 29, incoming kindergarten students and their parents visited Plevna School. From 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. they took a tour of the kindergarten classroom. Next, they played games in the gym with Miss Coon and did testing for kindergarten readiness. From 9:50-10:50 a.m. everyone took a tour of the school. Then the students and parents ate lunch. Finally, the incoming kindergarten students went out to recess on the playground while the parents were able to ask questions in the kindergarten classroom. We look forward to welcoming
Colter Peterson competing in long jump.
April 30, the Plevna High School track team competed in the Glendive Elks Track Meet. It was a beautiful sunny day and each of the participants gained personal records for the season in at least one event. Colter Peterson participated in the mile, high jump, long jump and 100m dash. these new students to Plevna Miss Coon played games with the incoming kinder- Laylah Dulin and Jessica School next year! Paul competed in javelin, garten students. discus and shot put. Nicole Allerdings ran the mile and two mile and competed in The Math Meet was held March 16 in Plevna. Results for Plevna’s High School students were just received. Nicole Allerdings and Jessica Stockett each scored in the top 16-35 percent javelin. The next meet will be Satof students on two tests, earning honorable mention ratings. urday, May 7, in Miles City.
Math Meet
Retirement Party Honoring
Jan Stickney Lynette O’Connor & Jean Brenner for their dedication to Plevna Schools
Sat., May 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose room at the Plevna School
Best of Luck! PLEVNA HIGH SCHOOL District 4-C Track Meet Thursday, May 12, 2016 • Baker
L-R: Mr. Coon, Coach, Colter Peterson, Taylor Rieger, Jessica Paul, Laylah Dulin, Nicole Allerdings, Miss Coon, Coach. THEE GARAGE BAR & STEAKHOUSE BANK OF BAKER BAKER FURNITURE FALLON COUNTY TIMES FARMER’S UNION OIL CO. GRIFFITH RENTAL K & S ELECTRIC GRIFFITH EXCAVATING, INC. QUALITY TRANSPORTATION REYNOLDS MARKET RUSSELL’S CLOTHING TOWNSEND ACCOUNTING BUMBLE BEE FLORAL BAKER BODY SHOP DICK’S HEATING & COOLING WBI ENERGY JAMES R. CAMPBELL D.D.S BAKER METAL & RECYCLING BAKER REXALL DRUG CIRCLE R STEEL & INSULATION INSURANCE STORE MITCHELL’S OILFIELD SERVICE
BEACH CO-OP OF BAKER BAKER ACE HARDWARE 4J WELL SERVICE J & M LUMBER SAWHORSE CONSTRUCTION DISTRIBUTION NOW FALLON COUNTY VETERINARY SERVICE D & D OILFIELD SERVICE PLEVNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THEE BODY SHOP WOODY’S TRUCKING PRAIRIE FUELS ROLLING RUBBER TIRE FACTORY BATTERMAN LAW OFFICE GRIFFITH STEEL DENBURY RESOURCES, INC. DIAMOND J REDI-MIX TRENDLINE EQUIPMENT BADLANDS ELECTRIC B & B SEPTIC SERVICES DARCY L. WASSMANN, P.C. RIEGER FENCING & CONTRACTING
STRAUB HEATING & COOLING BOHLE ANGUS RANCH & BOHLE IMAGES CLINTON, JOLINDA, BRANDI, NICOLE ALLERDINGS GRAY RANCH DON & EILEEN RIEGER VIVIAN PANASUK STEVE & JAN STICKNEY WILLIE, PENNY & TIFFANY BENNER DAN & LYNETTE O’CONNOR WAYNE & MARY MANGOLD STEFFES RANCH, INC., LARRY, CARMIE, CHAD, STEPHANIE, & SHAWNNA ISMAY GRAIN COMPANY, LLC., RITA, GENE, LOREEN, LEE & NANCY NEMITZ DAVE & JODI SCHUETZLE & FAMILY B & B FARMS, NORMA, DAN, BRITT & DON BUERKLE FAMILIES FRED & DONNA HOUZVICKA NICK & HERCHEL O’CONNOR
NEMITZ TRUCKING, LEE, NANCY & JOSH DALE & SHARON BUERKLE TUNBY RANCH TARGHEES, RANDY, AMANDA, ABIGAIL & ZANE NORTON & JULE WALKER ALBERT, LYNN, JESSICA, JENNA, JAEDA & JORDAN PAUL JW TRANSPORT, INC., BILL JODI, MORGAN, MARIAH, BILLIE JO & JOHNNY MILLER TNT CATTLE COMPANY, BOBBY, MISSY, WHITNEY, WYATT & WILEY THIELEN LORIN & CAROL BUERKLE DARIN & NICOLE BUERKLE & FAMILY SCOT & NIKKI BUERKLE, TRISTAN & TAYVEN BRITT & NICOLE BUERKLE, CORBIN & BRYNN DIRK & SHEILA O’CONNOR, COOPER, MADISON, AVERY, MILES, EMMA AND ELLIE JOHN & KRISSY EDGELL, JACOB, COLE & BRET
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Monday
Shrimp w/French Fries
$6.00 Potato Cheddar Soup
Commissioners Proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, at falloncounty.net, and on the Fallon County Times website: www.falloncountyextra.com MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk, absent; Steve Baldwin, Chairman 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT- The Commission received a letter from Willie Benner, Town of Plevna Mayor, recommending the Commission appoint Penny Benner to serve on the Planning Board as a representative of the Town of Plevna. The Commission made and approved the motion to appoint Penny Benner to the Planning Board. BARRY DAMSCHEN CONSULTING AGREEMENT The Commission reviewed and signed the Barry Damschen Consulting Engineering Agreement Amendment No. 13 to extend their services to December 31, 2016. LIBRARY BUDGET TRANSFERS - The Commission reviewed and approved Stacey Moore’s, Library Director, request to transfer funds between Library accounts. MISCELLANEOUS - The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 9:45AM PLEVNA ZONING-INTERLOCAL Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Jodi Miller, Town of Plevna Clerk/Secretary Mary Grube said the Town of Plevna is beginning to work on their zoning and they would like Mary to assist Jodi Miller with the Staff Reports. The Commission gave permission. Mary and Jodi told the Commission Plevna is in
Tuesday
Bacon Cheeseburger w/Cheese Balls $6.00 Cheese Broccoli Soup
MAY 9 - 13
Wednesday
Thursday
Drummies w/Fries & F’Real Shake $7.00 Chicken Noodle Soup
BBQ Pork w/Onion Rings $6.00 Chili
need of a second well to serve as a backup and will be including this in Fallon County’s Growth Policy. 10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering ROAD UPDATES- Bobby Wiedmer told the Commission the cost to chip and seal 5.2 miles of road this year will be approximately $150,000. Bobby said $100,000 of it will come out of this year’s budget and the remaining $50,000 will come out of next year’s budget. Bobby told the Commission what roads and parking lots will be chip and sealed this year. PROJECT UPDATESShannon Hewson gave the Commission updates on the Cooper Bridge, Green Acres Road and Baker Lake Drainage Project. 11:00AM AMBULANCE BID OPENING Present: Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance Director; Lori Balcer, Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles Commissioner Ranum opened the Ambulance sealed bid received from Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles and read it aloud. The total bid price of ambulance including discounts and accessories is $237,800. The Commission, Lisa Mitchell and Lori Balcer discussed the bid. The Commission made and approved the motion to table awarding the bid until Commissioner Baldwin is present and can review it also. 11:30AM PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENTS Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant The City of Baker wrote a letter to the Commission recommending a role change of present Planning Board representatives Gary Irgens and Lisa Espeland due to Gary moving out of city limits. The Commission made and approved the motion to change Gary Irgens from a City Representative to a County Representative on the Planning Board and to change Lisa Espeland from a County Representative to a City Representative on the Planning Board.
NOTICE The Fair Board is seeking a Board Member. The term for this member will expire September 30, 2018. If you are interested in completing the term of this Board Member position, please submit a letter of interest to: Fallon County Commission - P.O. Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313-0846 or deliver to the Clerk and Recorder’s office 10 West Fallon Avenue - Baker, MT, by, 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016. “Letters of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may submit your own letter. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder at 406-778-7106. The Commissioners will appoint Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM MINUTES APPROVAL FOR WEEK OF APRIL 11-15, 2016 After reviewing the minutes, the Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the week of April 11-15, 2016. 1:30PM STUDY COMMISSION APPROVAL TO PAY FOR SERVICES Present: Sandy Kinsey, Study Commission member Sandy Kinsey gave the Commission updates on what the Study Commission has been working on and asked for permission to pay someone to type the Study Commission’s minutes. The Commission gave permission. 1:45PM CLOSED SESSION/MENTAL HEALTH BOARD 2:05PM NURSING HOME DISCUSSION Present: David Espeland, Fallon Medical Complex CEO, Selena Nelson, Fallon Medical Complex CFO David Espeland and Selena Nelson met with the Commission to discuss the Hospital Board’s support of Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) moving from the Nursing Home Model to the Critical Access Model. Selena gave staffing and recruiting updates. 2:45PM APRIL CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the April MidMonth Claims in the amount of $970,968.91 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. 4:00PM FAIR FOOD BOOTH REVIEW Present: Terry Sukut, JGA Architect; Mike Vandever, JGA Architect; Bruce Kolasch, American Lutheran Church Pastor; American
Friday
Mini Tacos w/Jalapeno Corn Nuggets $6.00 Tomato Basil Soup
Lutheran Church members: Phillip Huft, Fred Houzvicka, John Geving, Owen Stieg, Jaime Goerndt; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Jon Brosz, Brosz Engineering Terry Sukut and all those present met to discuss and make final decisions regarding the Fair Food Booth Project before it goes out to bid. 5:30PM ADJOURN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 9:00AM MACo PCT REGIONAL TRAINING IN MILES CITY, MT Commissioner Ranum and Commissioner Randash attended the MACo PCT Regional Training in Miles City, MT. A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, at falloncounty.net, and on the Fallon County Times website: www.falloncountyextra.com MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk, absent; Steve Baldwin, Chairman 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CHANGE OF RATE APPROVAL FORM- The Commission reviewed and signed a Change of Rate Approval form for Paul Christ, Landfill
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employee, for successfully completing six months as an operator. NEW HIRE APPROVAL FORMS- The Commission reviewed and signed New Hire Approval forms for City Police Officers: Michael Reddick, Justin LaCroix and Cameron Farrell as Intermittent Shooting Range Attendants. MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the week of April 18-22, 2016. CORRESPONDENCE- The Commission wrote a letter to Mark Jacobsen with the BLM Resource Advisory Council asking him and the Council to consider appointing Allen Rustad to the BLM Resource
Advisory Council. The Commission wrote a letter to John E. Prinkki in support of Musselshell County’s stance on “The War on Coal” and encouraged other counties to do the same. MISCELLANEOUS - The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one account to another. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 9:10AM- Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance Director, joined the meeting.
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To the Citizens of Fallon County My campaign for Fallon County Commissioner began in August of 2015; over eight months ago. That is when I began attending the Commission meetings to learn and understand what the position entails. However, my desire to prepare for public service began in 1988 when I enrolled at Montana State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. I pressed myself to acquire my degree as quickly as possible, (having a wife and three children to support), thus graduating in three years with highest honors. In the process of acquiring my Master’s Degree, I was approached by the office of U.S. Congressman, Ron Marlenee, inquiring if I would be interested in employment as Director of Special Projects. I accepted the position and had the opportunity to work both in the State of Montana and in Washington D.C. during the 101st session of the United States Congress. During this time I acquired invaluable knowledge and understanding of the policitical processes. One of the most important lessons I learned was that “you are here to serve the people -- all of the people”. I still hold this true today and always will. In Fallon County and beyond, every person has a voice to be heard! In serving you as Fallon County Commissioner, I will keep the “public” in public service. As your commissioner, I will divide my work week into two periods: The first period will be the time spent in the Commission Office and the second period will be driving thoughout the county making direct contact with the citizens of Fallon County. Since I have been attending the Commission meetings, I have learned it is hard for people to find the time from busy work schedules to attend the meetings but I know I have the time during the week to come to you! As your Commissioner, I want you to know that I am committed to conveying my time to you, the citizens of Fallon County. I have served on the Park Board, Golf Board and the Baker School Board. I am familiar with multimillion dollar budgets, including the County Budget. I have attended several meetings in the past eight months, including the Montana Association of Counties 106th Annual Convention in Missoula, Eastern Montana Department of Transportation in Miles City and the Montana State Energy Summit in Billings to name a few. I have met and became friends with several key people across the State. A career change came when Montana dropped from two State Representatives to one. I returned to Baker and began my oilfield service business, Silverado Production Service employing four people in well servicing. I expanded the business including roustabout service, lease operators and coil tubing employing 26-30 employees. I sold this business and opened Oiltech Consulting, another successful company. Other oilfield and various jobs ensued until I retired from Consulting in January 2015. I have been married for 38 years to my wonderful wife, Donna Erlenbush Havens. We have three children Alisha Afrank (Les), Tracy Havens (Heather) and Rich Havens (Michelle). While Rich lives in Boise, ID., Alisha and Tracy and our six grandchildren are here in Baker. We are blessed. To you, the citizens of Fallon County, I am ready and prepared to be your next Commissioner. I am asking you to VOTE DAVE HAVENS for Fallon County Commissioner on June 7, 2016. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE! Sincerely, Dave Havens Paid for by Dave Havens, Box 1186, Baker, MT 59313 Republican for Fallon County Commissioner District Two
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Minutes Continued from page 6 Lisa Mitchell and the Commission discussed loaning an ambulance to the Miles City Ambulance Department for four days since they are down to one ambulance during that time. The Commission gave permission to loan the ambulance to them. AMBULANCE BID- Lisa asked the Commission if they had made a decision regarding the Ambulance Bid from Sawtooth Emergency Services. The Commission made and approved the Ambulance Bid to Sawtooth Emergency in the amount of $237,800. 9:20AM- The Commission called Commissioner Baldwin and spoke to him on the phone. The Commission told Commissioner Baldwin they made a motion to award the Ambulance Bid to Sawtooth Emergency Services. Commissioner Baldwin asked the Commission to consider withdrawing the motion as he would like to discuss the bid with Sawtooth Emergency Services directly before proceeding in awarding it. The Commission made and approved the motion to withdraw the motion. 10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor SHOP UPDATES- Alba Higgins gave updates and said someone shot two front tires and the hydraulic hose on a County blade last week and it has been reported to the Sheriff’s Department. ROAD UPDATES- Bobby Wiedmer gave updates and discussed Rieger Fencing’s fencing/seeding quote from 2014. PROJECT UPDATES Calumet Rd Box CulvertBobby said Coon Construction will start the Calumet Road Box Culvert project in two weeks. MK WEEDEN CRUSHED GRAVEL PROPOSAL- The Commission received a revised proposal from MK Weeden for the crushed gravel at the Wenz Pit and discussed it with Bobby Wiedmer. The Commission will put the gravel out to bid since it will exceed $80,000 to purchase it. 11:00AM FLOODPLAIN DISCUSSION Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant Mary Grube gave the Commission updates on the scrap pile northwest of town that is in the floodway. 11:45AM DISCUSS PATIENT AMBULANCE BILL The Commission received a letter from Carla Brown, Council on Aging Coordinator, on behalf of a senior citizen asking the Commission for assistance with an ambulance bill and discussed it. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public Comment. 12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:30PM COUNTY FIRE PERMITS
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Present: Tom Muckle, Rural Fire Chief; Tom Bruha, Fire Chief; Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff; Brenda Hoeger, Dispatch Supervisor; Randy Sanders, Montana Department Natural Resource and Conservation Tom Muckle and all present met with the Commission to discuss implementing a Burn Permit System in Fallon County. The Commission gave permission to proceed with establishing a Burn Permit System in Fallon County. Tom Muckle, Tom Bruha and Brenda Hoeger will work on creating the permit and put a system in place to issue them. BURN BAN RESOLUTIONThe Commission asked Tom Muckle and Tom Bruha if the Burn Ban would be lifted soon. Tom Muckle said they could lift it now since the area has received so much moisture. The Commission adopted and signed Resolution 2016-10 to rescind Burn Ban Resolution 2016-8 effective April 25, 2016. 2:40PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED FIREWORKS FUND DONATION- The Commission received a letter from the Fallon County Federal Credit Union asking them to consider making a donation to the Fireworks Fund. The Commission made and approved the motion to give the Fireworks Fund a $2,500 donation. DOWL ENGINEERING AMENDMENT- The Commission reviewed the DOWL Engineering Amendment No. 1 for the Baker Lake Restoration Project prior to the conference call with DOWL
Engineering tomorrow. 3:00PM- The Commission called Commissioner Baldwin and spoke to him on the phone. AMBULANCE PATIENT BILL- The Commission discussed the bill with Commissioner Baldwin and decided to not give assistance for the bill. 3:15PM RIFLE RANGE SITE VISIT Due to the weather, the Commission decided to postpone their site visit to the Rifle Range. 3:30PM OLLIE STREETS/ ALLEYWAYS DISCUSSION Present: Bev Burghduff, landowner; LeeAnn Loucks, American Bank Mortgage Banking Officer; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant The Commission and all present discussed the County vacating a street and alleyways in Ollie so the lots Bev Burghduff wants to purchase can be grouped into one parcel of land. The Commission said they will have a public hearing to vacate the street and alleyways requested. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS
Engineering; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; present by conference call: Jeff Olsson, DOWL Engineering; Tom Parker, Geum Consulting The Commission had a conference call with Tom Parker and Jeff Olsson and discussed the feedback they received from EPA regarding the Baker Lake Restoration Plan and the DOWL Engineering Amendment. 12:00PM ADJOURN
May is Older Americans Month By Angel Wyrwas The 2016 Older Americans Month theme is “Blaze a Trail”. According to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living when Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living
Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest in older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and member of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating may as “Senior Citizens Month”, the prelude to “Older Americans Month”. Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every president since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the country through ceremonies, events, fairs, and other such activities.
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“The OAA set out specific objectives for maintaining the dignity and welfare of older individuals and created the primary vehicle for organizing, coordinating and providing community-based services and opportunities for older Americans and their families,” explained Council on Aging Coordinator Carla Brown. Fallon County Council on Aging is in charge of many different programs of a benefit to those over the age of 60. Brown will be highlighting the COA’s services during the month of May. Blaze a Trail until next time!
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TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 11:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk, absent; William L. Randash, member 11:00AM BAKER LAKE MITIGATION CONFERENCE CALL WITH DOWL ENGINEERING Present: Dan Brosz, Brosz
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Patchwork Quilt Guild News Submitted by Joan Grammond The Quilt Guild met Apr. 12 at Thee Garage with six members present. The project of the day was to work on our geometric project using the initials of our name for the colors we chose. It was reported that four members participated in the craft show at Superior Care Villa in March. We voted to give Kathy Wilkening’s benefit quilt to the Luke Gonsioroski benefit. Neila Curry has a pansy quilt which will be donated for Erna Greenlee’s benefit at the American Legion Apr. 30. The Enchanted Room, Enchanted Living and the Glendive Nursery will be hosting an outdoor quilt show Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are offering a class June 17 in conjunction with the quilt show. They are welcoming our quilts for display. If there is inclement weather, the event will be cancelled. Check out details on their website: www.enchanted-room.com. Next month’s project, using Wonky ruler by Eleanor Burns. We will have three to use at Guild so don’t need to buy one. Needs: High contrast fabric
- lights and darks - and accent. In this two block runner, two lights and two darks were used. Makes 12 inch (f) block. For each block you need two 2 1/2 inch strips of light, dark and accent and as you wish for sizzle strip and borders. Jean Tronstad had a sample of this project in black and white with red accent. Neila Curry won the basket brought by Jean Tronstad. It contained rick rack, buttons, a microwave bowl with a fabric holder for ease in removing from the microwave, candy, a bobbin case and a pin cushion. For Show and Tell Jean Tronstad had an appliqued iris with purple background, appliqued roses on a green banner, her geometric shape of a square in orange, teal and black, and a large quilt using the same fabrics. Peggy Smith shared her diamond in a square quilt. Deb Barth’s shape was a heart representing her initials in Log Cabin pattern. Gwen Miller had a rectangle runner in green, gold and yellow. Joan Grammond shared her hexagon in juicy peach, maroon, heavenly magenta and galaxy gray. Join us May 12 at 10 a.m. at Thee Garage.
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By Sherry Vogel The museum was happy to receive this donation of 1900s Copeland China “butter pat” dish accessories. The design is of an old farmhouse painted on the center of each piece. Does anyone know what the design is called? For closer inspection, please drop by the Museum or share your ideas by calling 406-778-3265. Museum hours are: M-F, 8-1 and 1-5.
HRH offering free children’s dental care will be providing complete dental care (except orthodontia) to children. The Holy Rosary Foundation, through the financial support of donors, provides complete dental services for youth living in the Miles City area. Free dental care has been provided by the Foundation to over 1700 children since the program started in 2005. According to census data, approximately 74 percent of children in Montana are without dental insurance.
Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation, in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Caremobile, will hold free dental clinics for children May 1618, 2016, at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Appointments are available now for children ages 1-17 by calling 1-866-822-1411. Children enrolled in Healthy Montana Kids, Medicaid, or those without dental insurance may participate in the program. Dental assistants, dental hygienists, and a certified dentist \
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Thank You! The 11th Annual Southeastern Montana Health Fair “Live Clean in 2016” was a huge success because of so many people that take part in the health fair!
For the Health of It By Angel Wyrwas “The highlight of this year’s health fair for me was certainly the students who attended,” said Health Fair Coordinator Karol Zachmann. “Kids have the biggest eyes when they come in. The upper classmen were amazing! As the younger students came in, the high schoolers took them around and everyone was so interested and behaved.” The Health Fair had 500 visitors and over 250 students K-6 from Baker and Marmarth. There were approximately 200 students 7th-12th grade in attendance as well. Thirty-eight exhibitors offer resources that can help improve physical, mental and spiritual health. Fairgoers had their blood pressures and blood sugars checked, body fat percentage testing, and grip strength tested. There was information, health screenings, displays, giveaways, group fitness, food and more. The Fallon Medical Lab did 357 blood draws during the Health Fair in addition to the 287 blood draws completed during mini health fairs held before that day. The 11th Annual Southeastern Montana Health Fair gave people the opportunity to make their health a priority and enjoy the community atmosphere. “Because of the collaborative efforts of local businesses and individuals in our community, we are able to bring awareness
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to the importance of healthy lifestyles,” said Zachmann. “This is a volunteer project and the goal is education. It was a great Health Fair this year. We are already looking to next year’s fair. If someone wants to be involved and volunteer for next year, we want that.”
The committee asks that you please help us thank the following for their continued generous donations and support! Baker Public Schools Insurance Store BHS Administration and BHS James R. Campbell, DDS, Custodial Staff Knights of Columbus Mills Drive Thru Baker Ace Hardware Bank of Baker MidRivers Baker Rexall Drug Reynolds Blue Rock Distributing SMART Circle R Steel & Insulation, LLC Sew What Custom Embroidery Stevenson Funeral Home F & D Oilfield Maintenance Inc. Fallon County Federal Credit Townsend Accounting Service Union Council on Aging/RSVP Fallon Medical Complex Baker Teachers
Also thank you to all the exhibitors for helping bring their knowledge to the community including American Cancer Society American Red Cross of MT Baker CowBelles Baker Lions Baker Police Department Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Fallon Co Sheriff Dept Beta Sigma Phi Blue Rock Distributing The Eye Clinic of ND Fallon/Carter Extension Fallon County Health Dept FMC Community Clinic FMC DI FMC Lifeline/Homecare FMC Hospital Helpers– Pink Touch Gift Shop FMC Lab FMC Nursing Services
FMC Rehab Friends of FMC Foundation Holy Rosary Healthcare Isagenix James R. Campbell, DDS LIFTT Luke Strong MHN – Navigator MT Dept of Transportation Montana Health Network & AHEC Montana Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program MT Vocational Rehab Relay For Life Right to Life, Scentsy Spondylitis Association of America Valley Med Flight Youth Dynamics
A special thank you goes out to the teachers for bringing their students so they could be a part of the health fair. Also thanks to the students for being so well behaved and the upper classmen and Carol Hadley for helping with the younger students and assisting them so they could visit with the exhibitors. We couldn t put on the health fair without all your help. We are planning for next year already! The Southeastern Montana Health Fair Committee
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four lots at 307 4th Ave. SE in Marmarth, ND. Appraised at $58,000. Reduced to $40,000. Call 701-279-5810 or 701-5234909. 18-19p __________________________ FOR SALE: Commercial building w/2 overhead doors. Includes office space and bathroom. 4 S. 1st St. W., Baker, MT. $169,900. Call 406-690-5814 or 406-8511932. 18tfc __________________________
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WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Struggling to pay your rent? We can help! Rental assistance available for qualifying individuals. Prairie Manor Apartments now renting. Call 360-927-8694 for more information. “Equal Housing Opportunity”. 19-24c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two bedroom house with two car attached garage. No pets, no smoking. $800/mo+$500 security deposit, and MDU. Water paid. 410 2nd St. West, Baker. 406-778-6794. 19tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished apartments. No pets, no smoking. Utilities paid. $600/mo + $400 security deposit. 412 2nd St. West, Baker. 406-778-6794. 19tfc __________________________ RENT OR SHARE: 40 acres with irrigating pivot, no chemicals, organic acres, 20 miles south of Baker. Call 406-7782250, leave message. 18-19c __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom mobile home with a master bedroom and bath in Plevna. No pets or no smoking. $650.00/mo plus utilities. If interested, please call Janice at 406-978-3888. 49tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
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HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 5/1/16-12/15/16, Brown Harvesting, Devils Lake, ND. One temp job. Operate harvesting machines to harvest crops in ND/TX/OK/ KS/CO/SD. Adjust speed of cutters, blowers, conveyors, and weight of cutting head. Change cutting head. Drive truck to transport produce and haul harvesting machines b/w work sites. Service machinery/make in-field repairs. Three mo exp, employment ref, driver’s license, clean MVR required. $11.15/hr-$3,000/mo plus R&B depending on location, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #456818. 19p _________________________ _ HELP WANTED: Baker Air Service is seeking a person to fill the role of office administrator. Part-time, Monday - Thursday. Must be a self-starter with good office and social skills. Call 406778-3508 or email: bakerair@midrivers.com. 18-19c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Parks Department seasonal workers. Applications are now being accepted for full-time seasonal workers for the Parks Department. Responsibilities will include operating mowers, weed-eaters, planting and care of trees and flowers, maintenance of irrigation system, painting and general repairs, other maintenance duties assigned. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applications and complete job description may be picked up at the City of Baker Office, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT 59313. Positions open until filled. For more information, contact the Parks Department Office at 406-7782119. 16-19c
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__________________________ NOTICE An application for a Floodplain Permit FCFP3.16.1 has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department.) All your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: May 5, 2016 Date of Application: April 19, 2016 Applicant: BNSF Railway Company/Curtis Heinsen 4515 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106-0846 Scope/Purpose of Project: the existing structure of BNSF Mile Post 1016.42 consists of a 4span, 56-foot timber pile trestle ballast deck bridge. The maintenance plan is to replace the bridge with a 2-barrel, 84-inch corrugated steel pipe culvert. Best Management Practices will be implemented to help avoid impacts from the project related materials and sediment. The bridge is located in a rural area. Approximately 54 linear feet of channel will be permanently impacted. Native grass is present on site. No more than 1 acre will be disturbed. Any disturbed areas will be reseeded. 625 cubic yards of clean earthen fill and 100 cubic yards of clean riprap will be used. Equipment used is a front end loader and compactor. Name of Stream/Water Body: Sandstone Creek Location of Project: BNSF Mile Post 1016.42, LS 2005, NW1/4, SE1/4, SW1/4, Section 11, Township 7N, Range 59E, Fallon County, Montana Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice to: Fallon County Planning Department, PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-7111; plannersec@midrivers.com 19c __________________________ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 Project Information A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders may submit bids for project as described in this document. Submit bids according to the Instructions to Bidders. 1. Regulatory Requirements: Shall govern submittal, opening, and award of bids. B. Project Identification: Concessions building, Fallon County JGA #15-1725 1. Project Location: Fallon County Fairgrounds - 3440 Highway 7, Baker, MT 59313. C. Owner: Fallon County - 10 West Fallon, Baker, MT 59313. D. Architect: JGA Architects - 3395 Gabel Rd., Suite 10, Billings, MT 59102, Ph: 406245-6363. E. Project Description: Construction of a new concessions building consisting of approximately 3,300 square feet and a pavilion (covered eating area) of approximately 1,920 square feet. 1. Project cost range is anticipated to between $900,000 and $1,000,000. F. Construction Contract: Bids will be received for the following work: 1. General Contract (all trades). 1.2 Bid Submittal and Opening
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A. Owner will receive sealed lump sum bids until the bid time and date at the location given below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: June 15, 2016 2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time 3. Location: Fallon County Commissioners Office, 10 West Fallon, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 B. Bids will be thereafter public opened and read aloud. 1.3 Bid Security A. Bid security shall be submitted with each bid in the amount of 10 percent of the bid amount. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after opening of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities. 1.4 Documents A. Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain after May 13, 2016, by contacting JGA Architects - 3395 Gabel Rd., Suite 10, Billings, MT 59102; ph: 406-245-6363. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only; only complete sets of documents will be issued. Deposit of $75.00 for each set. Contract documents can be shipped to the bidder for an additional non-refundable fee of $25.00 for each set. Any bidder or non-bidder, upon returning the Contract Documents promptly and in good condition, may be refunded their deposit. B. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after May 13, 2016, by contacting plan exchanges. Online access will be provided to all registered bidders and suppliers. 1.5 Time of Completion A. Successful bidder shall begin the work on receipt of the Notice to Proceed and shall complete the work within the contract time. 1.6 Bidders’ Qualifications A. Bidders must be properly licensed under the laws governing their respective trades and be able to obtain insurance and bonds required for the work. 1.7 Notification A. This Advertisement for Bids document is issued by JGA Architects, 3395 Gabel Rd., Suite 100, Billings, MT 59102. 19-21c
MNAXLP __________________________ INVITATION TO BID Fallon County is soliciting bids for gravel, crushed in a pile, to be used for material on County roads. Sealed bids in an envelope clearly marked “Crushed Road Material” on the front of the envelope will be received by the Fallon County Commissioners, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, M, until Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM, MDT. Bids will be opened and read aloud at this time. The County is requesting that interested parties submit bids for 30,000+ yards of gravel within 5 miles of Cap Rock Road. Gravel will be crushed in piles in accordance to MDT specifications that are listed below. MDT Spec Screen 3/4” 100% No. 4 40-80% No. 8 25-60% No. 200 8-20% Frac 35% “Each bid must expressly provide that, if awarded the bid, the
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New Listing: Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details 3 BR - 2 BA - 1881 sq ft one level - newer kitchen - 2 car garage/ shop - corner lot, 1 block from high school, 325 W. Pleasant Ave., Quick Sale Price $189,000. Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. 2 BR. Park Model Home. Kitchen - Loft, Fireplace, Front Covered Deck. 14 x33 - Like New! Can be moved or remain on lot. Drastic reduction to $40,000 Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Seller Motivated - Price Reduced 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.
NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995
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HELP WANTED Superior Care Villa Career Opportunity *Are you an experienced, responsible, and trustworthy caregiver? (C.N.A. preferred, but not required) *Willing to work 12 hour shifts and every other weekend? *Wanting a competitive wage and benefits? If you answered yes to all the questions, call 406-778-3201 and talk to Michelle Shumaker or stop by Superior Care Villa for an application.
bidder will enter into a formal contract with Fallon County within (30) days of the award. Each bid must further provide that if the bidder fails or refuses to enter into a formal contract, then the bidder will pay to Fallon County the difference between the amount of the bidder’s bid and any excess amount for which Fallon County contracts with another party to perform the work. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Fallon County in an amount not less than ten (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.” No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for public opening of bids, which is Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM, MDT. Fallon County reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsible bid which is in the best interest of Fallon County, applying the preference provisions of Section 181-102 M.C.A., where applicable. If additional information is needed, you may contact the Road Supervisor at 406-7782019 or the Clerk and Recorder, whose address and phone num-
ber is PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-8182. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2016. s/Steve Baldwin, Chairperson Fallon County Board of Commissioners 19-20c
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 Petitioner 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 Scout Energy Group II, LP, as successor to Fidelity Exploration and Production Company, has filed a fourth petition to amend the trust created by order of the Court on October 2, 2001 in order to add to said trust Gordon Findlater, Beverly A. Lund, Daphne May Burns, Walton H. Young, Martha F. Dimit, Bessie E. Carroll, Edward William Cox, Theodore Swendseid and/or their unknown successors in interest,
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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS ___________________________________________________ HIGH SCHOOLERS! Join Montana Conservation Corps this summer. Work, camp, and adventure outside. See new places. Meet new friends. Earn volunteer service hours. Beginning in June and July. Crews leave from Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula. No cost to participate, and earn up to $200! Call 1866-564-6622. Visit mtcorps.org/join/expedition. ___________________________________________________
3.52 ac $259/month Boulder, MT- 2.12 ac $391/month Absarokee, MT- 21.3 ac $203/month Red Lodge, MT- more properties online Justin Joyner, Steel Horse RE www.ownerfinancemt.com 406-539-1420 ___________________________________________________
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. ___________________________________________________
Colorado Blue Spruce: 1yr old: $0.87/each for a full box of 180 ($156.56). Includes shipping & taxes. Replacement guarantee. Smaller quantities available. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca/cs __________________________________________________
EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ___________________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGES: Draw eligible cash out of your home & eliminate mortgage payments. Seniors 62+! FHA insured. Purchase, refinance & VA loans also. In home personal service. Free 28 page catalog. 1-888-660-3033. All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage.com ___________________________________________________ Recreational and remote properties. NW Montana. Tungstenholdings.com. (406)293-3714 ___________________________________________________
ANTIQUE LOVERS: MOVING. Over 40 years of collecting. 25+ pieces of beautiful, unique furniture & lots of glassware. Pictures available. Central MT in Lewistown. 406-366-1392. ___________________________________________________
SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N __________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-CommercialStorefronts.Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com __________________________________________________ Look Spring Sale Modular homes starting at $79,000 Double wides $69,000, Single Wides $ 52,300. Call J&J Homes 406-
259-4663 __________________________________________________ Director of Marketing, Museum of the Rockies Planning and execution of integrated marketing, branding and PR for one of Montana's top 10 tourist destinations. Apply at: www.montana.edu __________________________________________________ FULL-TIME LEAD CUSTODIAN POSITION ENNIS SCHOOL DISTRICT The Ennis School is looking for an individual to work in our custodial department. The position will require the ability to help supervise and train custodial staff, the knowledge or willingness to learn to work various pieces of equipment. Hourly rate $12.75 per hour, D.O.E. Benefits and retirement are available. Deadline: Until Filled. For further information and a district application call Jon Wrzesinski at 682-4258. __________________________________________________ Two Route Bus Drivers Ennis Schools School bus route drivers needed for the 2016-2017 school year. Must have, or be qualified to obtain, a commercial driver’s license. All bus drivers are subject to pre-employment drug testing and must be part of our random testing program as required by DOT. The routes will be 3 ½ - 4 hours per day with starting salary at $13.75. Partial benefits may be available. Job sharing also a possibility. For further information, call Superintendent, Jon Wrzesinski at 682-4258. __________________________________________________
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Classifieds Continued from page 10 as 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 Section 12: All Section 14: N/2SE, SWSE, SWNE Section 24: W/2NW, NE 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: N/2 Township 5 North, Range 61 East, M.P.M. Section 4: Lots 3, 4, S/2NW, N/2SW Section 6: All Section 8: E/2, SENW, NESW Section 9: W/2 Section 20: W/2 Township 6 North, Range 61 East, M.P.M. Section 32: all Township 7 North, Range 60 East, M.P.M. Section 20: NWNW, SWNE, SWNW Section 28: NWNW, NWSW and for an order authorizing the trustee to hold funds payable to said unlocatable owners and, if necessary, execute oil and gas leases to Scout Energy Group II, LP. The hearing on said petition is
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 set for Tuesday, the 7th day of June, 2016, at 9:45 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 26th day of April, 2016. Crowley Fleck PLLP By: s/Adam Olschlager 18-20c __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Plevna Zoning Commission Tuesday, May 17, 2016 7:00 P.M. in the Town of Plevna Office Located at 123 N. Main Street The Town of Plevna Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, to review the Town of Plevna Zoning Regulations and make a recommendation to the Plevna Town Council. Any public comment surrounding the Town of Plevna zoning regulations are welcome. Comment may be made at the public meeting or in writing to the Fallon County Planning Department, PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313, via email at: plannersec@midrivers.com; via phone call at 406-778-7111. All information pertaining to the zoning regulations can be viewed either at the Town of Plevna Office or at the Fallon County Planning Department. 76-2-30. Municipal zoning authorized. For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community, the city or town council or other legislative body of cities
and incorporated towns is hereby empowered to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures; the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. 76-2-304. Criteria and guidelines for zoning regulations. (1) Zoning regulations must be: (a) made in accordance with a growth policy; and (b) designed to: (i) secure safety from fire and other dangers; (ii) promote public health, public safety, and the general welfare; and (iii) facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. 76-2-307. Zoning Commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part, except 76-2-306, the city or town council or other legislative body shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting a final report, and such city or town council or other legislative body shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of such commission. 18-20c
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Super Saturday Clean Up
Gunderson
By Angel Wyrwas G & G Garbage and Baker Metal and Recycling have donated large dumpsters to be placed at McClain Memorial Park Saturday, May 14. Working in conjunction with the City of Baker’s Clean-Up Days, residents will have extra incentive to get the trash out that day. “People can pick up stickers from Ace Hardware, Muffy’s Convenience Store, Farmers Union, and Reynolds,” said Devon Banister. “When they bring trash in with those stickers, they will be entered into a drawing for prizes. The more trash they bring, the more entries they will have and the better chance of winning.” The dumpsters will be available from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and the prize drawings will take place at 4 p.m. Stickers are already available to pick up from participating retailers.
Continued from page 1 Gunderson. “Farms used to be one to two sections. Now you have to have more land to make it profitable so there are less farmers and bigger farms. I see many more corporate farms in the future.” Gunderson and his wife Judy have enjoyed a 47 year marriage and have three
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grown children, Tony, Todd and Trina, and six grandchildren. Although Gunderson is retiring from education, he won’t be sitting at home. “My Vermeer business will be my full time job now,” said Gunderson. “We hope to do some more traveling. Judy and I have had the opportunity to visit Panama and Germany in the past and would like to go some more.” Gunderson’s last day will be May 31.
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • April 25, 2016 - May 1, 2016 - 34 Calls for service: 9 traffic stops; 7 law enforcement information contacts; 2 non-injury crashes; 2 unlocks; 5 citizen assists; 1 alarm - unfounded; 5 animal complaints; 3 agency assists Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
FROM THE BENCH City Court • Lee Michael Eddy, Spearfish, SD, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at date and time of citation, ticket issued 4/14/16.
• Jordan Lee Schwindt, Baker, exhibition driving, bond forfeited $50, ticket issued 4/16/16. • Chandler Blade Wyrick, Baker, exhibition driving, bond forfeited $50, ticket issued 3/1/16.
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The City of Baker Board of Adjustment currently has two vacancies. If you would be interested in serving on this board please submit a letter of interest to the City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512 or you may deliver to the Baker City Office in the Fallon County Courthouse. The City Board of Adjustment is a quasi judicial board authorized under M.C.A. 76-2, part 3 and in summary hears and decides on appeals made regarding actions taken surrounding recommendations by the City of Baker Zoning Commission. For more detailed information contact City Clerk/Treasurer, Kevin Dukart at 406-778-2692
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Rebates on Yokohama Tires
All In Stock Fencing Supplies On Sale (Posts, Wire, Panels)
303 W. Montana Ave. • 406-778-2519
“When Mother Nature needs a hand, we’re here to help her save our land”
RECYCLE TODAY FOR TOMORROW
Bring your aluminum Top Prices for: cans in for special Scrap Iron • Aluminum • Copper • Brass prices during
On site roll off container service for scrap iron available
CLEAN-UP WEEK!
Clean-Up Days in Baker
Thru May 15 Bruce - 406-978-2710 Neil - 406-978-2700
Hwy. 7 North Baker, MT
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The Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club enjoyed making May baskets for Plevna community members. They filled about 30 homemade containers with flower seed packets, silk flowers and candy. They left some baskets at the Plevna Senior Citizen Center and placed some containers on the doors of various homes. The 4Hers worked together on this community project at their April club meeting.
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FALLON COUNTY FAIR Saturday, August 20
TO THE VOTERS OF
FALLON COUNTY
I know a good leader must first be a great servant. In serving you as Commissioner, I will keep the "public" in public service. Together we can work together to achieve the common goals of Fallon County. I am committed to community and dedicated to progress. I will be determined, decisive, dependable, and proactive. I am Fallon County born and raised--a name you know. I want to be your voice in Fallon County and beyond. I am asking you to vote Dave Havens for Fallon County Commissioner on June 7, 2016. Thank You For Your Vote! Dave Havens Paid for by Dave Havens, Box 1186, Baker, MT 59313 Republican Candidate for County Commissioner District 2
Best of Luck!
BAKER HIGH SCHOOL District Track • Baker Saturday, May 14, 2016
Jordan Baxter, Nicholas Bohle, Austin Braun, Melissa Breitbach, Savannah Burkhalter, Andrew Craft, Javon DeGrand, Amber Durden, Treston Erickson, Ben Fujimori, Kadon Gentilini, Hannah Gonsioroski, Maleah Graham, Lexi Hartse, Elisa Hautala, Dalton Herbst, Terrell Koenig, Trevor Lingle, Spencer Losing, Angus Lund, Nic Mahon, Hunter Mashak, Morgan Miller, Mariah Miller, Matt Packer, Madison Reddick, Skyler Robinson, Scotti Robinson, Daniel Rost, Nash Sauers, Riley Schultz, Alivia Schultz, Sean Shelhamer, Will Smith, Aaron Smith, Josh Stutts, MANAGER – Madison Varner
Divisional Golf • Huntley Project Monday, May 9, 2016
Divisional Tennis • Baker • Friday, May 13, 2016
Katelynn Afrank, Haylee Barkley, Savannah Davis, Taylyn Dukart, Tesla Erickson, Anna Espeland, Megan Greiff, Lillianna Hanson, Sheyanne Janeway, Kelsey Miller, Madison Moore, Brooklyn Ridenhower, Ashley Rost, Samantha Smith, Brooklyn Tronstad, Pamela Tronstad, Courtney Tudor, Marieya West, Kendal Wipperling Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing Townsend Accounting
Bumble Bee Floral Baker Body Shop Sawhorse Construction Dick's Heating & Cooling WBI Energy James R. Campbell D.D.S. Baker Metal & Recycling Baker Rexall Drug Circle R Steel & Insulation Insurance Store Mitchell’s Oilfield Service Thee Body Shop
Rachael Lowery, Brittan Schell, Tyler Dinardi, Casey Wyrwas, Megan Slagter, Paul Wang, Rexx Wiman.
Beach Co-op of Baker Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber DistributionNOW Fallon County Veterinary Service P.C. Crawford’s Construction, Inc. D & D Oilfield Service Woody’s Trucking Prairie Fuels
Rolling Rubber Tire Factory Batterman Law Office Griffith Steel Straub Heating & Cooling Bohle Angus Ranch & Bohle Images Badlands Electric Denbury Resources, Inc. B & B Septic Services Precision Parts & Supply Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C. Thee Garage Bar & Steakhouse Diamond J Redi-MIx