VOLUME 99
ISSUE 25
TIMES
FALLON County
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BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2015
Kids Fishing day is fun and educational By Lori Kesinger Get your fishing gear ready for the annual Tom McGonigal Memorial Kids Fishing day set for Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. This will be the fourth year youth have been given an opportunity to catch fish, win a trophy, and have some fun at South Sandstone Reservoir, located nine miles southwest of Baker. Youth will have the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day, and lunch will be provided to participants. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will again provide educational stations. Don Piesik and Tom Barth will be at the fish cleaning station. A mini first aid class to be taught by Fallon County Ambulance per-
sonnel has been added to the event. Participants can also choose this year to have Jake Wagner fry their fish in the Jeff Greenlee magic fryer. This free event is open to children ages 2 - 17. Only shoreline fishing is allowed with limited parental assistance. Participants should sign-up on the west shore. The annual event is planned by Dave and Bekki Rambur assisted by the Sons of the American Legion. For questions or more information, contact Scott Putnam at 406-853-0759 or Gary Gorder at 406698-9553.
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American Legion Post #35 holds flag burning ceremony By Lori Kesinger American Legion Post 35 honored the American flag on Flag Day, June 14, by burning it. Through burning a flag is commonly identified with protest, the US Flag Code says worn flags “should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning”. Those in attendance stood by the Baker Lake Gazebo as members of American Legion Post 35 assisted by the Cub Scouts ceremonially burned approximately 200 flags. The solemness of the work to retire the flags was followed by fellowship and a lunch served by the Sons of the American Legion.
Lights of Life to glow bright for annual ceremony By Lori Kesinger The Friends of FMC Foundation would like to invite everyone to the 12th annual Lights of Life ceremony Sunday, June 28. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at the Fallon Medical Complex Healing Garden, located outside in the center of the facility. There will be a guest speaker, music and refreshments served by the Knights of Columbus. Lights of Life provides an opportunity to honor and remember a loved one who has died with the simple but meaningful ritual of a candle being lit in a luminary bag during the ceremony.
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Whether the loss is new this year or one that happened many years ago, taking a few moments to reflect and have a candle lit in remembrance can help with healing. You may choose to come on your own, come with a friend or co-worker, or come as a family. With a tax-deductible gift of any amount, the name of your loved one will be placed on a luminary bag. If a photo is also submitted, it will be included in a memorial presentation. To include your loved one in the ceremony, send your name, address, tax deductible gift of any amount, name and photo of loved one
(photo will be returned to you) and submit it to: Friends of FMC Foundation, PO Box 820, Baker, MT 59313 or contact Karol Zachmann at 406-778-5116. Deadline for submissions is June 24 at 5 p.m.
By Lori Kesinger Many people have a cause that is near and dear to their heart they donate money to. A local fund helping community members in time of need could become one of those causes for you. The Community Fund Drive is a collaborative effort made by two local sorority groups, Preceptor Psi and Xi Alpha Nu. Preceptor Psi began helping the Baker Chamber of Commerce go door-to-door to collect funds to help people many years ago. The Chamber eventually asked Preceptor Psi to take over. They solely held the responsibility for about 15 years. About five years ago, Xi Alpha Nu joined the funding efforts. A committee made up of members from both groups administers the funds. For several years the groups annually walked door-to-door to ask for donations, but this year did not due to lack of membership. A booth was set up at the Southeastern Montana Health Fair to receive donations but not much was given. Last year, donations of $13,900 were collected and $12,000 was distributed to community members. So far this year, $8,750 has been distributed but only $4,562 has been collected. “We would like to tell the people of Fallon County we are putting this money out that we are collecting,” said Barb Ketterling, Xi Alpha Nu member. “We are almost depleting our account and are going to have to lessen the amount we give to people to keep the funds solvent. We don’t want to deplete the fund when we still want to help.” All Community Fund Drive donations collected are distributed back to community members to defray medical expenses or for other disastrous events. “It’s a great thing for the community. It does help,” Ketterling said. “We get a lot of positive feedback from people who receive it.” No matter the amount, you can make a difference. donations can be sent to Community Fund Drive, PO Box 191, Plevna, MT 59344 or dropped off at the Bank of Baker anytime during the year. A collection jar is also in place at the Bank of Baker. For more information or questions, call in Plevna 406-772-5831 or in Baker 406-778-2566.
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