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VOLUME 99

ISSUE 26

TIMES

FALLON County

BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

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Riders saddled up for the St. Jude’s Trail Ride BAKER - June 21, 40 riders saddled up for the annual St. Jude’s Trail Ride. Doug Bruha, coordinator for the ride, said this is the largest group that has participated since he began helping with the ride. It was a perfect day. The countryside is lush and green and there was a cool breeze

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.

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to keep bugs away. Riders were all smiles when they returned to Fred and Ann Hoff’s home for a potluck lunch. All proceeds collected by participating sponsors go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Severe storms reported outside Baker area

By Lori Kesinger Severe weekend thunderstorms largely missed Baker, but hit surrounding areas hard.

During the evening of June 19, a storm swept through the area with golf-ball size hail and heavy rainfall. Baker missed the brunt of the storm but areas south of the city were damaged. Broken windows were reported from Roxie Lane continuing southeast through Fallon County. Baker received over an inch of rain.

More severe weather on June 21 produced large hail, heavy rainfall and damaging winds.

An extremely dangerous thunderstorm in the late afternoon had 70 mile an hour wind-driven baseball size hail crossing Highway 12 seven miles southwest of Ismay. The intense storm missed Plevna as it tracked southeast through Fallon County with golf ball size hail damaging vehicles, homes, crops and trees.

A funnel cloud was sighted southwest of Baker near Coon Creek Road. The storm eventually produced a tornado in South Dakota.

Another storm came swift and hard into the area at about 9 p.m. The Golf ball size hail damaged trees, broke National Weather Serv- windows and left a path of destruction ice recorded 70 mile an southeast of Baker. hour gusts and hail the Photo by Dustin Erickson size of quarters with the storm. The strongest part of the storm was again just south of Baker.

Baker received an Mark and Dena Kirschten’s car was hit additional .67” of rain hard during the hail storm west of the from the storms.

Ismay turnoff.

Photo by Dena Kirschten

By Lori Kesinger You won’t have to go far to enjoy a day of community fun in the sun. The annual Fourth of July celebration, Fallon County Day, will be held Saturday, July 4, in Baker at Triangle Park, located by the Roger Schmidt Amphitheater and Baker Lake Gazebo.

The family fun activities will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. for the 5K Walk/Run event. Entry fees will include a Fallon County 5K T-shirt, and the proceeds will benefit the Fallon County Recreation Department youth programs. The 5K Walk/Run begins at 8 a.m. and strollers and wagons are welcome. An aid station will be provided along the route, and refreshments will be available at the finish. Medals will go to the first place male and female in each of the six age categories.

Children can participate in the Kids’ Fun Run at 9 a.m. and enjoy free N-Flatable-Fun from 2-9 p.m. Amusements will include Toy Story Jump House, Splash Island Waterslide, The Eliminator, and Rock Climbing Wall.

The Lakeview Country Club will have golf scrambles at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and free golf starting at 1 p.m.

Join the fun as a spectator or player in a free co-ed sand volleyball tournament at 2 p.m. or a free horseshoe tournament at 4 p.m.

Music will be provided throughout the day by the Rock Jocks, and concessions will be available. Fireworks will be displayed over Baker Lake at 10 p.m.

Fallon County Day is hosted by the Fallon County Recreation Department.

For more information, contact Angie Rabbitt, Rec Dept. DiCody Rieger and Scott Rieger’s corn field, west of Plevna, rector, at 406-778-3152 or 406-978-3152; email: was stripped during the storm that moved through Fallon RecDept@falloncounty.net or on the Rec Dept. Facebook page.

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Sen. Moore named Property Rights Hero

FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 1, 2005 -- Baker Babe Ruth crowned league and league tournament champs.

Players on the team are Trey Shipman, Kyle Stevenson, Tate Wickham, Bryan Overton, Eric Hanson, Chase Wyrick, Bryce Kramlick, Dalton Arnell, Evan Morris, Dillon James, Ryate Walstad, Daniel Chester and Cole Meschke. Bo Lingle is their coach. . . As of June 28, 2.37 more inches were recorded, bringing the yearly moisture total to 14.35 inches. . . . The Big Sky Chorus performed their patriotic medley “His Truth is Marching On” for the opening ceremony of the lighting of the faces June 25 at Mount Rushmore. Members of the chorus from Plevna and Baker were: Robin Menger, Rachelle Houzvicka, Gloria Duneman, Dolores Irvine, Debbi Varner, Terry Bruha, Norita Fried, Barb Klang, Delbert Schweigert, Keith Rustad, Brian Rustad, Lee Strait, Bob Irvine, and Don Nygaard. . .

Parishioners of the First Baptist Church in Baker held a farewell potluck dinner for Rev. and Mrs. Gose, June 26. Rev. Gose has pastored 14 plus years at the First Baptist Church. . . June 23-26, Michael Castleberry and Kamely Harkins of Ekalaka and Will Sparks of Plevna attended the Montana FFA Alumni Leadership Camp near Highwood. . . FMC employees Jessica Dinardi, Lacee Janz, Mary Mangold, and Angela Dean were among the many employees to participate in the highway clean-up.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 30, 1995-Ruth Hoenke was honored for her 30 years with the Postal Service. . . Open house birthday celebration for Agnes Blake and Annie Malenovsky will be held July 1. . . Ernest and Alice Brewer will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary July 9. . .

Tanya M. Dilworth, 1985 graduate of Baker High School, was awarded a doctor of medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA June 3. She is doing her residence at University Hospital in Denver. . . Ketchum family reunion will be held July 1 at the ranch. . . Father-Son Look Alike entries include: Mark and Alain Jacobsen, Brian and David Shepherd, Alex and Mark Domagala, John and Jim Bickle, Brad and Allen Beyers. . . Mr. Steve Baldwin was recently presented a plaque in recognition of being selected as the Montana Association of Secondary School Principals Lay Citizen of the Year award recipient from Region Five for 1995. This honor is bestowed upon citizens who are non-educators, but who have served education in continuous and outstanding ways over a period of time.

has been termed the most devastating disaster to crops in the last 30 years. Federal funds have been made available to take care of spraying on federal, state and private rangeland. . .

The U.S. Army Reserve has announced that Dean Wang and Vicki Uttke, both students at Baker High School, have won this year’s U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award. . . Harold and Sarah Wyrick will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 30. . . Lisa Wood won first place at the circus in her clown costume, taking home $50. . . Anna Griffith and Linda Price, representing the Tender Learning Care Day Care Center, attended a one day training meeting in Miles City June 15. . . . Eugene Vennes of Plevna was elected district vice president of the Montana Volunteer Firefighters Association at their 33rd annual convention in Sidney, June 1315.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 26, 1975-Progress on the lake is very visible if you want to look, and Del Kenitzer says, “We would like to urge everyone to come to the south end and see the difference between the mudcat clean area and the lake as it is”.

It is also interesting to see the silt basin from the lake. The dragline seen on the banks of the lake has been furnished by the Bank of Baker, Montana National Bank, and Rehbin Construction for three days at a rate of $42 per hour and no expense to the taxpayer. The lake committee consists of Del Kenitzer, Chairman, Joe Herbst and Dick O’Connor. . .

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Teague were guests of honor at a farewell dinner at Green Acres Friday evening. The Teague family will be moving to Texas where Mr. Teague will be associated with Shell Oil. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 17, 1965-Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Wetzel arrive in Plevna where he has taken over the duties as pastor of the Emmanuel Congregational Church. . . Randi Bergstrom was a runner-up in the All Around “Miss Little Britches” rodeo in Wibaux. . .

Linda Fried of the Willing Workers 4-H Club will be one of 40 delegates from throughout Montana to leave for a National 4-H Citizenship Short Course in Washington, D.C. .

Delila Fried and Janice Rustad left by train for Montreal where they will embark on a two month study tour of Europe.

60 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 23, 1955-Failure to obtain satisfactory right-of-way easements in a few instances is reported the cause of the delay in starting work on the Butte pipeline 30 YEARS AGO scheduled to start last week. .

Thursday, June 27, 1985-- Help is being asked by Dick Grasshopper infestation in 1985 Kohler of the Sportsman’s

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A picture with the caption: It is very evident that Edward Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams of Webster, is very doubtful about the outcome of receiving his first shot of Salk polio serum. Pictured with the two is Mrs. Emmett Gregerson, registered nurse. .

Final preparations have been made by Connie Hatton and the Sportsman’s Club of Fallon County for the second annual outdoor barbecue and celebration to be held at Wildwood Park. . . Baker Homemakers Club held their annual family picnic Sunday on the spacious lakeside lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Keirle. . . Twenty young people gave a charivari for Mr. and Mrs. Russell Culver Monday night. The self-invited guests took the newlyweds for a ride in a motor scooter.

Helena - The United Property Owners of Montana - an advocacy group dedicated to preserving Montana’s agricultural heritage - named local legislator Senator Eric Moore as one of its “Property Rights Heroes” for the 2015 legislative session.

The distinction was announced in the group’s recent release of its legislative scorecard, an analysis of the 2015 legislative session from a property rights perspective. The scorecard can Senator Eric Moore be downloaded at: upom.org.

In recognizing Moore as a Property Rights Hero, UPOM noted that Senator Moore sponsored a bill that clarifies the stream access law by removing anti-property provisions that had been ruled unconstitutional decades ago. Moore posted a perfect vote record on property rights issues for the second consecutive session.

Major accomplishments highlighted by UPOM included an amendment to FWP’s budget to prevent them from using Habitat Montana funding for land acquisition. Instead, that funding will be prioritized for purchasing conservation and access easements. Also, UPOM highlighted the defeat of two bills aimed at forcing access on private roads - these bills would have resulted in the public use of private land without compensation to the owner of the property.

“Property rights are fundamental to our entire economic structure,” explained UPOM policy director Chuck Denowh.

“There’s a direct, negative correlation between economic opportunity and government interference with our ability to own, enjoy, and use property. This is something that all Montanans have a stake in. When Montanans elect leaders like Senator Moore, we all win.”

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 21, 1945-Dwight David Eisenhower came home in triumph Monday and captured the hearts of wildly cheering Americans who like their heroes mighty but plain. At least half of the population of the nation’s capital turned out to see him. . . At a meeting last Tuesday evening, the city council completed a deal whereby the real estate known as the Burt property was purchased from John Wild. The council is advertising the two buildings for sale and will, when possible, erect Butte - Sheldon Ridena firehall on the site. . .

Clarence Heiser this week pur- hower of Baker was named chased the Heiser-Mulry busi- to the Montana Tech spring ness building and equipment 2015 honor roll. interests of Charles Voss.

A full-time student, en-

Ridenhower named to Honor Roll

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 27, 1935-Maxine Hitch, Grand Worthy Advisor of Montana Order of Rainbow for Girls, left for Deer Lodge to attend the state meeting. Catherine Hills and Shirley Belle Speelmon also are attending the convention. .

The finishing touches have been put on the Green Dragon and it presents an elite appearance that is a distinct asset to Baker.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 25, 1925-Quite a large crowd from Baker gathered at the Beckman place Wednesday afternoon to watch the Gas Products Co. blow in the new gas well. Gas was struck there a week ago and the well was cemented in until this Wednesday when it was drilled open.

The explosion lasted only a few minutes and the flow was of medium force. . . B. Knudson of Bristol, S.D., arrived in Baker this week accepting a position as expert butter maker at the Baker Creamery. . . At the last meeting of the city council, it was decided to erect a bandstand which will be built during the next week if possible. It will be built on ground set aside for a city park south of the library.

Weather Vane Jun 17 78 45 trc Jun 18 67 49 trc Jun 19 85 56 1.23 Jun 20 79 53 trc Jun 21 84 51 .67 Jun 22 73 52 Jun 23 82 51 .22 YTD Moisture - 7.79”

rolling in and completing 12 credits, who earns a 3.25 grade point average is listed on the semester honor roll.

Cards Fourteen people played pinochle June 21 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were two tables of four players and two tables of three players.

Winners were Ping Ho, Levi Hlebichuk, Gwen Setinc and Alvina Varner.

Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, June 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

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Baker office in the Lake City Shopping Center 406-778-2801 RaeAnn Svedberg, Agent rsvedberg@farmersagent.com ~ www.farmersagent.com/rsvedberg

Daily Specials • June 26 - July 2 Friday - Pork Chop w/Baked Potato and Mushroom Gravy • Reuben Soup Saturday - Cook’s Choice Tuesday - Marinated Steak Salad Stuffed Pepper Soup Wednesday - Waldorf Chicken on Croissant Potato Ham Soup Thursday - Chicken Cordon Bleau Creamy Ham & Corn Soup

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406-778-2202 Open Tuesday - Saturday Please give 24 hours notice for pans of caramel rolls 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Baker Agronomy Center

“Accessible interviewing will be made available.”

The key at the Gun Range has been changed. You can get a day use key at J & A or Muffy’s, or a key from Dave Kono, 406-778-2414, Mike Kirschten 406-778-3270 or Mike Stark 406-588-3861 Mike Kirschten Fallon County Range Board

What is the most common two-drug combination that results in death?

A. Alcohol and cocaine B. Marijuana and alcohol C. Prescription painkillers and alcohol D. Prescription painkillers and LSD

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July 1 - Possession date for 4-H/FFA rabbits and poultry July 3 - Holiday - office closed July 7-10 - 4-H Congress July 15 - Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting; Fallon County 4-H Council meeting July 16 - Fallon County Youth Weed Pull and Barbecue

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FWP News Adult Hunter Ed online field course scheduled in Miles City

Miles City - Adult online Hunter Education students looking to complete their certification should plan to attend a field course scheduled in Miles City Sunday, July 18. The course, open to students 18 years and older, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FWP Region 7 Office, 352 I-94 Business Loop.

This field course is designed for students to demonstrate their proficiency with and ability to safely control a firearm’s muzzle in field situations, safely navigate and cross obstacles in the field, safely store, remove and transport firearms in a vehicle, P.R.O.V.E. a firearm, determine shoot and

L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • June 15, 2015 - June 21, 2015 - 49 Calls for service: 3 agency assists; 1 alarm; 3 animal complaints; 8 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 2 disturbances; 1 extra patrol; 1 harassment; 11 informations; 1 missing person; 3 thefts; 8 traffic stops; 4 unlocks, 1 unsecured building; 1 welfare check Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.

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completed online at: h t t p : / / w w w. r e g i s t e r ed.com/events/view/62503.

Late registrations will not be accepted. If unable to register online, students can contact the Region 7 office for assistance at 406-234-0900.

Effective October 1, 2003, to purchase a Montana hunting license, any person born after January 1, 1985, must show a certificate of completing a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state or any Canadian province. Online students born after 1/1/1985 are required to also successfully complete a field course in order to finalize their Hunter Ed certification.

For more information, contact instructors Greg Mohn Local business owner, 406-433-2815 (day), Larry Jay Quenzer, joins Christensen 406-489-0489, Tire Pros network or Charles Osborn 406-925Spiffy’s, located at 118 1302.

Main Street North, will soon be sporting a new name, Spiffy’s Tire Pros.

“I’ve joined the best!”

H ap py B ir th da y said Jay Quenzer. “In February 2015, I signed a franJune 26 chise agreement to convert Darin Koenig, Erin Lutts, MaKenzy Nielsen, Nick Mahon, the existing business into a Taylor Nichols, Spencer Losing, Brian Rambur Tire Pros. More than just June 27 an upgrade, this expansion Grace Gunderson, Brenda Stoddard, Dustin James, will add tremendously to Rhyann Heyen, Cindy Irgens the business and competiJune 28 tive position.”

Annie Newell, Bill Hall, Denise Koenig, Keller Martens, According to Quenzer, Nodi Durfey, Sam Mettler longtime local resident and June 29 business owner, “I chose Bill James June 30 Tire Pros because it is the Chris Brown, Kole Ehret fastest growing franchise July 1 in the retail tire industry, Alex Mitchell, Danny Alberts, Steve Fradenburgh, and its competitive advanTayten Abrams, Tori Askin July 2 Kaelei Koenig don’t shoot situations, identify and describe safe zones of fire, and identify different game species.

Requirements for participation in the field course are that students must have completed the online course, be pre-registered and present a photo ID and their Field Day Qualifier Certificate at check-in, and print the related files from the registration website and bring those with. Students must also know the four rules of firearms safety. Students should bring a lunch and water and be prepared for the weather. Firearms are not permitted on the premises and should not be brought to the course.

This course is limited to the first 50 students. Mandatory registration is open now through July 17, or until the class is filled, and must be

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Spiffy’s becomes Tire Pros tages allow me to serve my customers better.”

With a network of more than 650 independently owned and operated tire and auto service businesses in the nation, Tire Pros focuses on providing its customers a huge selection of major brand tires and wheels and expert auto service with nationwide tire and service warranties.

Because the network is more than 650 strong, each business is backed by stateof-the-art technologies, comprehensive training and extensive support.

“While Tire Pros is a national brand, we treasure our local customers. We look forward to providing the individual personal

service we’ve always given to our customers - and better,” Quenzer said.

Spiffy’s Tire Pros in Baker is open Monday Friday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

To learn more about the company, visit the websites at: www.SpiffysWash.com and www.TirePros.com, or contact Jay Quenzer at 406-778-2479.

Saturday, June 27, will be the eighth annual Customer Appreciation Day. Please join the entire group at Spiffy’s Tire Pros for a great lunch, view the Mobil 1 NASCAR Sprint Car and visit with all of our vendors and employees. Food and beverages will be served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

National Drug IQ Challenge The answer is C. Mixing drugs is always dangerous, and some combinations interact in ways that are particularly deadly. The number of people who died from mixing opioids and alcohol increased more than 300 percent from 1999 to 2010. Learn more: http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/opioids-and-pain-reliever-facts.

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 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406232-1458 or Nicole 232-5698, June 25.

Spiffy’s Customer Appreciation Day, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Jack and Sandra Kinsey, 2-6 p.m., Bighorn Resort (Broso Room), 1801 Majestic Lane, Billings, June 27.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Lights of Life, 7 p.m., FMC Healing Garden, June 28.

Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, June 29.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, June 30.

City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, July 1.

Baker Rural Fire Dept.; Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, FMC dining room, July 2.

Independence Day; Fallon County Day, Triangle Park, July 4.

The ladies of Superior Care Villa were having a blast from the past, playing a fun game of Bakeropoly. It was a fun afternoon of game playing and reminiscing.

Pictured are Judy Hufford - activity leader, Florence Herbst in the background, Gladys Morris, Erna Losing, and Helen Jensen.

Wiseman/Westgard engaged Seth Wiseman and Hallie Westgard of Plevna are happy to announce their engagement.

Seth is employed at WBI Energy Transmission and Hallie works at DakTana Wireline.

Seth is the son of Dave and Sonja Wiseman of Baker.

Hallie is the daughter of Bruce and Chris Westgard of Westby.

An October wedding is planned.

Judge’s Corner

Pippi the Clown entertaining children at the Fallon County Fair.

Coming to the Fallon County Fair: Pippi the Clown

By Lori Kesinger Pippi the Clown, aka Jeanne Thomas, will be brightly dressed in her clown best with her cart full of surprises as she returns to the Fallon County Fair.

Thomas is an accomplished balloon artist and incredible face painter. She has toured Japan, Egypt, Mexico, and all over America performing hundreds of shows every year.

Thomas originated her entertainment company in San Francisco, CA. After performing in the Rocky Mountain states, she decided to move her business to Red Lodge. She loves to perform for children at county and state fairs and festivals throughout the summer.

Young and old alike can join the fun with Pippi the Clown from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23.

Mufflers Prevention of Noise Section 61-9-403 MCA (1) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway. (2) The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of ex-

cessive fumes or smoke.

Section 61-9-511 MCA Violation. A person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter for which another penalty is not provided shall for a first conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100. For a second conviction within one year, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $200.

Upon a third or subsequent conviction within one year after the first conviction, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500.

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Air Force training expansion limited until safety measures are in place

Frances L. Bruski A funeral mass for Frances L. Bruski, 82, of Ekalaka will be at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Fr. Thomas Tobin celebrating. Burial will take place in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation for Frances will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a rosary and vigil service being held at 4 p.m.

Frances passed away June 20, 2015 at Edgewood Vista in Bismarck, ND. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Mangold awarded a Doctorate Degree

By Lori Kesinger The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to work on the details allowing bombers to fly expanded territory over the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana, including most of Fallon County.

In March, the FAA approved the expansion of the Air Force Powder River Training Complex (PRTC) spanning nearly 35,000 square miles, the largest in the continental United States. The airspace will be used by B-1 bomber aircrews from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and B-52 bomber aircrews from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota.

“Expanding the Powder River Training Complex will significantly improve our aircrew’s readiness for the mis-

Kara Mangold was awarded a Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree with a concentration in Innovation Leadership at recent ceremonies at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Kara is a graduate of Plevna High School. She is currently employed by Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, as a nurse educator A relatively new pest in spring on a transplant unit and an adjunct nursing professor at ASU. wheat is getting special attention during June and July throughout She is the daughter of Wayne and Mary Mangold of Plevna. much of Montana this year. The Orange Wheat Blossom Midge first showed up in economic levels in 2006 in Flathead County with losses estimated at one and one-half million dollars.

Unfortunately, the distribution The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the of this insect pest is expanding nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) and shows no sign of slowing down. Since the initial outbreak county committees began June 15, 2015.

“Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have in Flathead County, 17 addia voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal tional counties have reported the farm programs,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “It presence of the wheat midge. is important for county committees to reflect America’s diver- The greatest concentrations of sity, so I encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers, including the midge can be found in the beginning farmers, to get involved in this year’s elections. northwestern, nonorchestral and We’ve seen an increase in the number of nominations for qual- northeastern tier of counties. ified candidates, especially among women and minorities, and However, the exact distribution of the wheat midge is uncertain.

I hope that trend continues.”

The OWBM adult looks like a To be eligible to serve on a FSA county committee, a person small orange mosquito. The must participate or cooperate in an agency administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election, and reside in the local administrative area where they are nominated.

Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others.

Organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign a FSA-669A nomination form. The form Marshall, MN - Runnings, a and other information about FSA county committee elections family-owned retailer of general are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. Nomination merchandise and strong supforms for the 2015 election must be postmarked or received porter of youth organizations, in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on announced the company is donating 14,428 five-gallon buckAug. 3, 2015.

FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning ets to 4-H clubs across six Nov. 9, 2015. Ballots will be due back to the local county of- states. fice either via mail or in person by Dec. 7, 2015. Newly The buckets, dyed in signature 4-H green, will be given to elected committee members and alternates will take office Jan. youth preparing to participate in 1, 2016. county fairs across Minnesota, A map and description of this year’s areas open for nomina- North and South Dakota, Montion are available on the Montana FSA website at tana, New York, and New www.fsa.usda.gov/mt under “I want to”. Click on “View the Hampshire. The county fair sea2015 Montana County Committee Election LAA Areas Open son typically starts in June and for Nominations”. For questions, contact your local FSA runs through the end of August. county office.

sions they’re performing for national security and provide a premium value for each training dollar provided by the American taxpayer,” said Col. Kevin Kennedy, the 28th Bomb Wing Commander, earlier this year.

The four quadrants of the expanded airspace each have varying altitude sections of low, medium, and high with set limitations of use. Large Force Exercises will be conducted up to ten days each year, allowing aircrews to more effectively train for combat situations.

Most flights in and out of Baker operate within the low altitude section. The FAA is requiring the Air Force to meet certain conditions prior to its approval for activating the low altitude Military Operating Areas (MOAs).

Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek said earlier in a statement expanded training can not begin until the FAA publishes the expansion in its aeronautical maps. The full airspace will not be open until an aircraft recall communications system is installed.

“Until communications are established, it’s fairly insignificant,” said Roger Meggers, Baker Air Service owner.

The Air Force could begin using parts of the expanded airspace in September.

Montana’s congressional delegation and state aviation officials have remained active in urging both the FAA and the Air Force to address Montanans’ concerns.

“Our senators and congressmen have been very supportive and actively involved,” Meggers said.

People are still encouraged to contact Montana’s elected leaders with any concerns about the Air Force training expansion over Fallon County.

Senator Jon Tester, (tester.senate.gov), Capital One Center, 208 N. Montana Avenue, Suite 202, Helena, MT 59601, phone 406-449-5401 Senator Steve Daines, (daines.senate.gov), 30 West 14th Street, Ste. 206, Helena, MT 59601, phone 406-4433189 Congressman Ryan Zinke, (zinke.house.gov), 910 Last Chance Gulch, Suite B, Helena, MT 59601, phone 406502-1535 For more information or to view a map of the training expansion, see the Air Force website: http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/pr tc.asp

Monitor Spring wheat for Orange Wheat Blossom Midge

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adult lays eggs on the growing spring wheat head. The eggs hatch and the larva move from the outer surface of the wheat head and begin feeding on the developing kernels. The wheat crop may look normal, but fields with heavy infestations may experience a yield reduction of up to 90 percent or more.

In order to continue monitoring for the distribution and abundance of this insect pest, the seven Montana Agricultural Research Centers and 27 MSU Extension Offices are cooperating in this effort by placing pheromone traps at various locations throughout the state.

Some local growers and ag industry representatives are also involved in this monitoring project. The information they obtain will be posted on the MSU Pest-

As the summer boating season begins, FWP urges all boaters to follow three basic rules on the water.

1. Designate a skipper who won’t drink alcoholic beverages while the boat is on the water.

2. Have approved life jackets on board and readily accessible for every passenger, and require children under 12 years of age to abide by the law and wear their life jackets when the boat is in motion.

3. Do not exceed a boat’s safe carrying capacity. Boats that are overloaded or unbalanced are more likely to capsize.

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“Runnings is a proud supporter of youth organizations like 4-H,” said Dennis Reed, Runnings owner. “Growth and development of our young people is vital to our future. The more that we as community partners can positively support them, the better.” 4-H actively involves more than six million youth across the country.

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confirm that midges are present in the field at economic levels and that the crop is vulnerable to attack. These points are discussed in the new Midge MontGuide along with various management options. The midge MontGuide, and other helpful information, can be found on the MSU Pestweb.

The 2015 Midge Monitoring Project is funded by the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee. For more information on the Orange Wheat Blossom Midge Monitoring Project, the new OWBM Montguide, or the MSU Pestweb site, contact Elin Westover at: elin.westover@montana.edu, 406-778-7110.

Sunday, June 28 • 2 - 5 p.m.

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web site: (http://pestweb.montana.edu/) so that small grain growers throughout the state can see if midge populations are present in their area and if the numbers warrant scouting their fields.

Elin Westover, County Agent, is working with Darrin Pluhar and cooperators to take a proactive approach to see if the OWBM is actually in Fallon and Carter Counties. Elin Westover and Darrin Pluhar placed traps around June 15. The pheromone traps will be monitored every other day and when ten midge are present in the trap over a two day period, the grower will be alerted that field scouting is necessary. The next step will be to

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Commissioners Proceedings Monday, June 1, 2015 8:00AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members MILES CITY, MT The Commission attended the Spring District Meeting in Miles City.

5:00PM RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, Members, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM Commission working session MINUTES REVIEW & APPROVAL The Commission began reviewing minutes but postponed approving them until later in the week.

AGREEMENT Commissioner Baldwin made the motion for Fallon County to enter into the agreement with Baker Public schools for the Provision of School Health Services. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

GENERAL JOURNAL ENTRY APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the following journal: Journal 552- Moved various claims to other accounts/Rosebud County Clerk and B&B Septic.

CORRESPONDENCE Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)- The Commission received a letter from the Corps dated 05/26/15 containing the Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination for the Kramlick Bridge Replacement Project with special conditions.

ACTION ITEMS Aflac Cafeteria Plan- Commissioner Randash signed the County’s Updated Aflac Cafeteria Plan Document to reflect the County’s updated elected officials.

Upper Baker Lake Primary Spillway- Commissioner Randash signed Pay Application #4 from Diamond J Construction in the amount of $11,564.36 for the construction of the Upper Baker Lake Primary Spillway Rehabilitation Project.

Agency on Aging- Commissioner Randash signed the Modification #01 to Purchase Service Contract #2015-001-05 between Fallon County and the Area I Agency of Aging. Commissioner Randash signed the attached Certification of Match for funds of $325,587 form County Permissive Mill Levies.

REVENUES Baker Air Service- Aviation Fuel Sales- $343.44 Jennifer Tudor- Splash Park Plans- $50 Cenex Farmer’s Union- County Fuel Dividends- $8,332.33 Continental Resources- May Oil & Gas Royalties- $5,064.60 Southern Electric- School District #55 Dividends- $38.76 City of Baker- Miscellaneous Reimbursement for Expenses$8,513.31 Baker Public Schools- Public Health Nurse Stipend- $1,583 National Rifle Association (NRA) - NRA Grants- $5,428.81 Denbury- May Oil & Gas Royalties- $4,485.85 REPORTS/FLYERS/MINUTES City of Baker - City of Baker Council Meeting Agenda for June 3, 2015 meeting Extension Office- Fallon-Carter County 4-H Newsletter/June 2015 Special Project ReportDuWayne Bohle, Special Projects, submitted a Special Project Report dated 05/28/15 to the Commission. The report is filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

Senior Center - Seniors in Action Newsletter/June 2015 Treasurer- Report of County Treasurer Treasurer- May Cash Up Report MAY TIMESHEETS The Commission reviewed & approved May 2015 timesheets, payroll & withholdings in the amount of $459,093.02 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

9:45AM- PARKS UPDATES

Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director Parks Updates: Scott came in to give the Commission updates on the Parks Department. Dirt is being hauled in for the landscaping at Iron Horse Park. The cab was pulled off the last 4100 mower. The Gazebo parking lot was smoothed out for the Car Show and it was a success. Gamut Construction has been forming and beginning to pour concrete for the sidewalks. GPS coordinates were done to include in the Sidewalk Easements that will be sent out to the landowners and the City of Baker. Scott has been mowing and once his seasonal staff has been trained they will go to Plevna to work on the landscaping over there. Commissioner Baldwin said Mike Gentilini called and said he doesn’t want Scott’s summer crew taking breaks at the golf course and Scott said he has dealt with that so it won’t happen this season. Scott had to replace a window on the 4100 cab due to a rock breaking the glass out. The uprooted tree hasn’t been anchored yet but he will begin working on that now that the Bobcat is back. Scott is checking to see if there was a warranty in place for the trees as he has lost four of them.

Scott told the Commission he will need to get river rock or landscape stone when the sidewalks are finished at $60/ton and he isn’t sure how many tons he will need at this time. He also needs to purchase washed sand for the third baseball field and volleyball court at $10.25/ton.

Scott and the Commission discussed how he keeps his equipment separate from County and City. Scott said he pays for the items out of appropriate City or County funds and then tags the items to indicate if they are City or County items.

10:05am- Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman, joined the meeting.

10:05AM- SHOP, ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; Alba Higgins; Shop Foreman; Scott Rabbit, Parks Director Gazebo Parking Lot: Bobby Wiedmer said the parking lot needs to be dried out in order to stabilize it. He said he is confident a broken pipe is not causing the water collection because every time it rains the water collects more. He suggested putting drain tile in the parking lot that would run into an existing drain. The Commission said they are in support of putting in the drain tiles.

Fairgrounds 4100 Mower- Alba Higgins said the deck on the mower needs to be gone through and he would like to send it to Toro to have it done. The cost for this should be approximately $2,500. Alba said he also talked to Julia, the Crew Lead at the Fairgrounds, and asked her to make sure the seasonal staff cleans out the mowers regularily.

Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to spend approximately $2,500 to have Toro repair the mower. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

Fairgrounds John Deere 3 point Mower- Alba said it will have to go to John Deere to get new shafting.

10:17am- Scott Rabbitt left the meeting.

Airport Broom- Alba has been doing research on the type of broom to purchase. He found a used one in Kent, WA for $61,500. It’s a Challenger 6 Broom with a front mount broom and interchangeable brooms. This

would work for removing snow, picking up chips and cleaning the tarmac and parking lots. The company said the County can run through a government program that gives an 8% discount on the broom and this may allow the County to purchase a new one for less than a used one. The salesman is emailing Roger Meggers, Airport Manager, with the costs of a couple of new brooms with the discount applied. Alba or Roger will let the Commission know when they get quotes. Alba researched what the old broom could get for trade and it appears they wouldn’t get anything for it.

He suggested sending the broom to auction rather than trading it off.

Tool Carrier- Tool carrier is in Billings and may be here at end of next week.

New Pickups- One pickup is in Billings, the others are in transit to Butte right now. Alba will be going up to do an inspection on pickups when they are all there.

He will then bring one back and the others will be transported to Baker.

Noregon Program- The program needs to be renewed and the cost is $2146. Alba asked the Commission permission to renew it.

Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to renew the Noregon Program for $2,146. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

Radios- All updates have been done on radios that allow updating.

Mark Sieler’s Pickup- Mark Sieler would like a tank replacement for his truck and would like the tank to be bigger so he has enough fuel for the scraper when they are out on the roads. Bobby suggested putting a radio in the pickup, too, so he can be contacted no matter where he is.

Sprinter- Sprinter is back in the shop due to a report that it smelled like rubber. Alba isn’t sure what is wrong with it but is inspecting it to find the source of the problem.

Equipment Schedule- Alba is reviewing the hours on his equipment and pickups. Brittanie Jorgenson, Shop Assistant, and Alba are going to set up a schedule of rotation for the vehicles and equipment that he will give to the Commission. This will assist the Commission in determining what should be done with the equipment and vehicles in the future.

Bobby would like to rotate out one blade in this coming fiscal year and Alba would like to rotate out three snowplow wings. The Commission asked Alba how much the snowplow wings are and he said approximately $16,000 each. Bobby asked the

Commission to keep in mind the equipment is being used a lot more now than it ever has.

AccuGrade Program in the Blades- Bobby wants to put this program in the blades because it auto levels the blade. He has received complaints from the public about the grading. This program will set the blade at a certain level, thereby making the blading uniform.

Schweigert Road - Delbert Schweigert complained that his road was very rutted after this weekend’s rain. Bobby said it will be soft since it has been dug up recently and he plans on having Rick Wiman, Road Operator, go and blade it.

Loader 744/L22- A satellite link box was installed in the loader so that it can transmit information about the equipment to John Deere locations.

Scoria- Bobby is having Hufford Construction crush the scoria at the Buerkle pit.

Anticline Road- Bobby said the road is in rough condition and is being bladed.

11:00AM REC DIRECTOR UPDATES Present: Angie Rabbitt, Rec. Director Angie came in to meet with the Commission to give them updates on the Rec. Department.

Summer Activities: Softball- There will be 7-11 yr old girls softball teams this year.

T-Ball, Coaches Pitch and Baseball- These teams will be starting soon.

Fitness Class- This class will be offered this summer through July 10th.

Swimming Lessons- Lessons will start June 15th.

Baseball Coaches- The baseball coaches for this year are Travis Bailey (minors), Bo Lingle (minors & Babe Ruth), Victor Wells and Justin LaCroix (majors).

These are volunteer positions and will receive a stipend of $599.

Angie said she received a complaint for not paying the coaches but she does not have the funds to do that.

Movie Night- The Jupiter Ascending movie is coming up this Saturday. It is a PG-13 movie to attract older kids.

4th of July Fallon County Day: Angie will bring in a quote from Carolyne Rentals for the inflatables for the event. The quote will be similar to last year but the games and inflatables will be different. She will be having Rock Jocks DJ the event and will bring their invoice in to the Commission when she gets it. The 5K will be offered again this year.

Volleyball Camp- Camp will be for 5-8th grade girls and Carol Hadley will coach it.

Sign Language Class- Leslie Bohle is going to offer this class for 4th-8th graders.

Bowling League- Bowling League will be offered at the Bowling Alley this year for 5th8th graders.

Soccer Camp and Art CampWill be offered again this summer in July.

Adult Education- Weight training classes are being offered for adults this year.

Programs being cut this yearBasketball Camp- Rec. Dept. not offering Basketball Camp this year, and Jay Shumaker has contracted MEB- MT Elite Basketball to offer the camp instead.

Cheer Camp- Rec. Dept. not offering Cheer Camp this year as the Baker High School cheerleaders do the camp as a fundraiser.

Tennis Camp- Rec. Dept. not offering Tennis Camp this year as the tennis courts are being torn out this summer.

Revenue- Angie’s programs are funded by the team fees only and she has a deficit every year operating these programs. The Commission asked if the concession funds are used for Rec. Department expenses. Angie said the concessions are handled by the parents and she doesn’t receive money from them nor knows what they make.The Commission will research this and see if there is a possibility a portion of the concession income can be used for Rec. Department expenses.

Storage: The Commission and Angie discussed her storage needs and possible solutions. Her items are being stored in the ball field shed and at the Parks building right now. Angie would like to have a designated area so she doesn’t have to move things around constantly. The Commission suggested purchasing a portable container and Commissioner Baldwin will ask Matt Moberg about the cost.

12:00PM- RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Noon recess.

1:15 PM RECONVENE 1:15PM MAY ACCOUNT PAYABLES The Commission reviewed and approved the May end of month

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1:15pm- Richard Menger, Sanitarian, gave the Commission the diagram of the Steffes Minor Subdivision Septic Design.

2:00PM CITY OF BAKER UPDATES Present: Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor Clayton asked the Commission to approve the City’s request for the SID 34 & SID 35 funds that they submitted to the County on April 29, 2015. The request has been approved and payment for it will be issued to the City this week.

2:15PM- Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, joined the meeting.

Napa Retaining Wall- The project is out to bid right now. The Commission invited Clayton to attend the bid opening on June 3rd at 11:00am.

Second Street Drainage- Clayton said the City is working on a plan to deal with the drainage issue on Second Street and determine the best and most economical way to deal with it. The Commission, Clayton and Darcy discussed the different ways to solve the drainage problem and how it would be paid for. Clayton asked the Commission to let the public know the City is working on a plan to deal with this area if they are asked.

Meeting Attendance- Commissioner Ranum is on the City Council agenda to discuss a couple of issues. Commissioner Ranum said she asked to be on the City Council agenda as a citizen, not a Commissioner. The Commission discussed attending a City Council meeting as a citizen versus a Commissioner with Darcy Wassman. Darcy said the members of the Commission have every right to attend an outside meeting as a citizen but cannot speak on behalf of the Commission. If a Commissioner wants to speak on an issue related to Commission business they would have to attend the meeting as a Commissioner and have the majority of the board’s approval to represent the board in this way.

Clayton asked the Commission if they wanted to meet with the City of Baker more often as communication between the City and

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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.

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The Commissioners will appoint board members the afternoon of July 7, 2015.

Appointee terms will begin July 1st.

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County was one of the items Commissioner Ranum wanted to discuss at the City Council meeting.

Darcy asked the Commission if they want her to respond to questions she has been asked by individual Commissioners or to wait and respond to the question when the Board is in session. The Commission would like her to inform the entire Board on the matter she was asked about.

3:00PM MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (MACo) INSURANCE INFORMATION Present: Shannon Shanholtzer, Association Trust Administrator; Jade Boggs, D & J Insurance Agent; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Mary Grube, Planner Secretary; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Shannon came to meet with the Commission to give them information on what the MACo’s Joint Powers Trust (JPT) has to offer the County. She said it is a self-insured pool of money and that is how the claims are paid. They offer Property & Casualty and Workman’s Compensation Policies and work with Counties’ independent agents. Their fees are generally lower than other companies except with the Workman’s Compensation policies for nursing homes. They offer training for counties in relation to liability issues that can arise for counties. A top priority for them is the counties’ detention facilities due to the increase in lawsuits and liability claims against detention facilities.

Commissioner Baldwin asked if the detention facility policy they have is mandated and if the County wouldn’t be covered if they couldn’t meet the requirements. Shannon said no, they have worked with the ACLU to create the Detention Facilities policy and guidelines but it isn’t mandated. She said liability insurance for prisoners only covers prisoners housed in “in-state” county facilities. The Commission will review the information and contact Shannon if interested in the policies MACo has to offer.

3:35pm - Shannon Shanholtzer, Julie Straub and Mary Grube left the meeting.

Fairgrounds Liability- Jade Boggs said the County is currently carrying all the liability when they let the public use the Fairgrounds facility. Barb Lechler, Fair Manager, has been accepting a homeowner’s certificate of liability from people who use the Fairgrounds facility but this offers no protection for the County. The ideal policy that would be needed for this is a “Wedding or Event” policy that some insurance companies offer.

The cost is approximately $350$390. Debbie Wyrick said if this was required a policy change would have to be put into effect.

The Commission will consider this information but no decision was made on the insurance policies.

3:55pm- Jade Boggs left the meeting.

4:00pm- Angie Rabbitt, Rec Di-

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rector, brought in quote from Carolyn Rentals for the Fallon County Day Inflatables. The quote is $8,999.

4:00PM COUNTY EQUIPMENT INSURANCE, RECALLS ON COUNTY VEHICLES Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder Equipment Insurance: Landfill Ranger - Debbie Wyrick asked the Commission if they wanted to insure the new Landfill Ranger. The Commission said yes, they want the Ranger to be insured as it will be used on the Coral Creek Road when picking up garbage.

Golf Course Aerator- Debbie asked the Commission if they want to insure the new aerator the Golf Course purchased. The Commission said no, it does not need to be insured as it is only used on the grounds.

Vehicle Recalls- Debbie gave the Commission a list of the recalls that have been issued for all County owned vehicles. Commissioner Baldwin will talk to Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman, and will take care of the recall notices and ensure the repairs are made if necessary.

5:00PM- RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM- CLOSED/PERSONNEL, FMLA 10:00AM- HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATES Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager IT Tech Position- Julie gave the Commission the IT Tech job description she has created to recruit for this position. The pay range for this position will be $23 to $25. This wage is in line with

other counties in the area. Julie asked the Commission if they wanted the position to be a parttime or full-time position. The Commission would like the position to be full-time.

New Hire Approval Forms- The Commission signed New Hire Approval Forms for seasonal weed crew hand Kadon Gentilini and seasonal cemetery maintenance worker Chanse Hoenke.

Safety Issues- Julie spoke with Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor, about giving the women who work alone a radio or pager to alert the Sheriff’s Department if they are in danger. Dale suggested giving them a flip phone or a lifeline button rather than a radio.

Julie gave the Commission a copy of an Incident Report filed for a member of the public who slipped in the Courthouse bathroom. The Commission and Julie discussed things that could be changed to try to avoid this happening in the future and it was determined a motion sensor for the light in the bathrooms be installed.

Eastern Montana Industries (EMI)- EMI is a state agency that assists people with disabilities in gaining job skills and training.

They pay for a person to work at a business for a flat 10 hours to give them a chance to gain skills.

The person would be accompanied by an EMI person to assist them in doing the job. The EMI representative has someone who qualifies for this type of training and Julie suggested having this person work at the Fair or Weed Department. Julie gave the Commission the contract they would enter into if they decided to do this for them to review.

Rifle Range Staff - The Indoor Shooting Range needs an attendant to work at the Indoor Shooting Complex during the time it is open to the public. The Commission suggested hiring someone for 20 hours per week. This person would be there during hours of operation to supervise the public shooting and be responsible for the janitorial maintenance of building. The Commission was

relying on the Gun Club to determine the hours they think it should be open but haven’t heard anything from them. The person needs to be Range Master certified and if they aren’t the County could provide the training. Julie said she will begin to write a job description and asked the Commission to contact the Gun Club to determine hours of operation.

Trotter & Associates- Julie reviewed the contract per the Commission’s request. She said the contract looked good except the hours set forth in the contract contradict one another. In one section of the contract it says the Contractor only has to be physically present in Fallon County as necessary but not less than six days per month and in another area of the contract it says the Contractor will maintain regular office hours within Fallon County.

County Boards- Julie said all of the County Boards are authoritative. The Commission is going to set up a Board working session to review all boards as some of the boards should be established as advisory boards rather than authoritative.

Human Resources- Julie removed her part time assistant position from her budget. Julie gave the Commission a letter dated 06/01/15 requesting to move to the office the Justice of Peace recently vacated. The Commission granted Julie’s request to move to the vacant office.

11:00AM- BID OPENINGNAPA RETAINING WALL Present: Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; John Peila, Diamond J Construction; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Commissioner Randash opened the only bid submitted for the NAPA Retaining Wall Project and it was read aloud. Diamond J Construction submitted a bid for $140,768 for the project. The bid was accompanied with a cashier’s check for the bid bond and did not contain any addendums. Commissioner Randash asked if anyone

had comments or wanted to discuss the bid. No comments were made.

Commissioner Ranum made the motion to award the construction of the Napa Retaining Wall Project to Diamond J Construction for $140,768. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes.

0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

Kramlick/Sparks Reinforced Box Culvert: Shannon Hewson and Bobby Wiedmer told the Commission they met with Tom Sparks and Shelley Dean regarding the easement for the Kramlick/Sparks Bridge project and said it went well. Tom and Shelley want to talk to the Commission about it and will stop by in the afternoon.

11:30AM- BID OPENINGKRAMLICK/SPARKS REINFORCED BOX CULVERT Present: Jerry Krushetsky, J & S Construction; John Peila, Diamond J Construction; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Commissioner Randash opened the bids submitted for the Kramlick/Sparks Reinforced Box Culvert and they were read aloud. All

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bids had Addendum 1 noted and bid bond in place. The bid amounts were: Kramlick Total Base Bid w/alternate “A” - cast in place - Diamond J Construction, $354,857.10 Kramlick Total Base Bid w/alternate “B” Precast: Nelcon, Inc. - $579,054; Century Companies, Inc. - $402,497; J & S Construction, Inc. - $371,075 Sparks Total Base Bid w/alternate “A” - cast in place - Diamond J Construction - $354,064.10 Sparks Total Base Bid w/alternate “B” - precast: Nelcon, Inc. $574,509; Century Companies, Inc. - $404,295.75; J & S Construction, Inc. - $351.633 Shannon Hewson recommended the Commission postpone awarding the bid to give him an opportunity to review the bids and make recommendations to the Commission.

11:42AM- Jerry Krushetsky and John Peila left the meeting.

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Parks Sidewalk: Bobby and Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director, located the GPS coordinates for the sidewalk by Hoenke’s and Shepherd’s house. Bobby would like Brosz Engineering to do a survey of that area to ensure the GPS coordinates are exact since it will run against a property line. Darcy is going to contact the surveyor at Brosz Engineering to inquire about them doing this for the County. The Commission agreed with Bobby and would like Brosz Engineering to do the survey.

12:00PM- RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Noon recess.

1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT: William Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk ABSENT: Commissioner Ranum, excused to attend a funeral.

1:15PM- IRON HORSE SPLASH PARK BID OPENING Present: CeBe Schneider, BC6 Builders; Jennifer Tudor, CT Excavating; Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director Commissioner Randash opened the only bid submitted for the Iron Horse Splash Park project and it was read aloud. KO Construction LLC submitted a bid for $1,155,999 for the project. The bid was accompanied with a cashier’s check for the bid bond and had four addendums. Commissioner Randash asked when the date of completion would be and the bid specs say it will be completed within 120 calendar days, September 11, 2015 but is dependent on the water features’ build time. Commissioner Randash asked if anyone had com-

ments or wanted to discuss the bid. No comments were made.

The Commission postponed awarding the bid in order to give them time to have Greg Stahly with Stahly Engineering review the plans before making a decision. Lani DeBuhr emailed the bid information to Greg Stahly asking him to review it.

1:50pm - Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting.

2:00PM- SALARY COMMISSION MEETING Present: Peggy Hagadone, Salary Commission member; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder/Salary Commission member; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder; Darcy Wassman, County Attorney/Salary Commission member; Jerrie Newell, Clerk of Court/Salary Commission member; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff/Salary Commission member The Salary Commission met to review the Fallon County Salary Schedule for FY2015-16. Brenda Wood explained the inflation factor of 1.60 that is reflected in the 2015-16 Salary Schedule. The Salary Commission was notified of the effects the decrease of royalties has had on the County.

The increase in pay for elected officials over the last two years has been a $1/hr increase. Jerrie Newell said she would like to have the elected officials receive an increase in wages and that it should be more then they received last year. Brenda Wood said she supports elected officials getting a raise because if the elected officials opt to not get a raise it means their deputies don’t get a raise either.

Peggy Hagadone made the motion to give the elected officials a $1/hr increase. Brenda Wood sec-

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 onded the motion. Commissioner Randash stated there was a motion on the floor and asked for discussion. Julie Straub asked if the $1/hr wage counters the effects of the changing economy. Commissioner Baldwin said no it does not and it is difficult with the effect the oil activity has had on this area to bring wages up to counter the effects of the economy. Commissioner Baldwin asked if the Commission could be excluded from the increase.

The Committee said no they couldn’t as all elected official wages are based on State Statute and the Commission can’t be excluded if raises are given. Julie would like to see elected officials receive a $1.50/hour raise per hour as she says they deserve it but she is concerned about how that raise would be perceived by the public since there is a slump in Baker’s economy. Commissioner Randash said there is a motion on the floor and if there is no other discussion he will take a vote to increase elected officials pay by $1/hr. 5 Ayes. 3 Nays. The motion carried.

Jerrie Newell said there was statute this session allowing the Clerk of Court and Justice of the Peace to receive the $2000 addition to base pay and she requested to begin receiving it this fiscal year. Brenda will research the effective date of the statute that Jerrie referred to and requested in order for the Commission to make the right decision in granting the pay increase.

The Commission asked Brenda Wood why she does not get paid the $2000 addition to base pay that she is entitled to. Brenda said the $2000 base pay was given to the Clerk & Recorder for election duties they are responsible for and her deputy is the one who oversees the elections in the office, not

her. Brenda asked if the $2000 addition to base pay could be paid to her Deputy, Debbie Wyrick, instead since she is the one doing the additional work and was told no, it has to go to the Clerk & Recorder. Brenda said she isn’t comfortable receiving pay for work someone else is doing and

that is why she doesn’t receive the $2000 additional base pay.

2:35pm- Peggy Hagadone, Darcy Wassman, Trenton Harbuagh and Jerrie Newell left the meeting.

The Commission, Debbie Wyrick, Brenda Wood and Julie Straub reviewed and made the

final changes to the Fallon County Salary Schedule for FY 2015-16.

Salaries: The salaries for elected officials will be given a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of $1.00/hour. The Undersheriff will get a COLA increase of 90 cent increase/hour, Sheriff’s

FALLON COUNTY TIMES Deputies will get a COLA increase of 85 cents/hour and the remaining employees will receive a COLA increase of 85 cents/hour with the exception of Road Research-Office, Rural Fire, all Temporary Employees, and Seasonal Employees including Cemetery Caretakers.

Administrative Assistant: The wages were assigned at a starting wage of $16.70, six month wage of $17.70 and at one year wage of $19.48.

Intermittent Clerical: The wage was set at $20.19 with no increases.

Maintenance: Commissioner Ranum asked Julie to research if the maintenance position requires a boiler license.

Gun Range: Range Master position will be added with no assigned wage at this time.

Human Resource Manager: The position will be given a $1.00/hour wage increase.

IT Tech: The wage will be set at a starting wage of $23/hour, six month wage at $24 and one year wage at $25. Since this is a new position it will not receive the COLA increase this year.

Road: Road Foreman wage will be set at a starting wage of $21.90, six month wage at $22.90 and one year wage at $23.90.

Temporary Office Help: The position was added back onto schedule at $10.50/hour.

Special Project Technician: Julie is reviewing the job description and a wage increase may accompany this position.

Weed Department Endorsement: The Commission would like to review the endorsement test and the $2 wage increase for the endorsement with Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor, at a later date.

4pm- Debbie Wyrick, Julie Straub and Brenda Wood left the meeting.

4:00PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for Public Comment.

4:15PM MINUTE REVIEW/APPROVAL Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the minutes for the week of May 18th to May 22nd as amended. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the minutes for the week of May 26th to May 29th as amended. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nayes. Motion carried unanimously.

4:20pm- Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director, joined the meeting. Scott came in and played a voicemail Greg Stahly with Stahly Engineering left on Scott’s cell phone.

In the message Greg said he reviewed the bid numbers from the KO Construction bid that was submitted for the Iron Horse Splash Park and said everything looks alright. He will get a certified bid tabulation together and give it to Scott and the Commission.

4:25pm- Scott Rabbitt left the meeting.

4:30PM- ENGINEERING SERVICES Present: Conner Beach, Member of Public The Commission asked Conner if he had experience with civic and planning engineering. Conner said the majority of his experience is mechanical engineering specifically pumping systems. He is confident he would be able to learn the civic and planning side and would have resources to help him if need be. Conner has a Fundamentals of Engineering license (FE) but doesn’t have Professional Engineering license (PE).

To get the PE license you have to work in the field for four years and he is close to having his four years in now. Commissioner Baldwin asked if he would be interested in providing planning services to the County on a parttime basis and if it would work with his current position on the farm. Conner said he is interested in it and thinks it would work well with what he is currently doing.

The Commission gave Conner the agreement they have with their current contracted planner to review and will meet with him at a later date.

4:45pm- Conner Beach left the meeting.

5:00PM- RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVIEW

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) Executive Director; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder The Commission, Jason Rittal and Brenda Wood met to review the County’s Capital Improvement Plan and make necessary changes.

Mill Levy Project Offset- The $1 million Mill Levy Project Offset will be spread out over three years at $333,000 for three years.

Brenda Wood will call Selena Nelson, Fallon Medical Center CFO, to clarify how the mill levy funds will be dispersed back to County.

Splash Park Project- The amount for the Splash Park Project budget for FY2015-16 was increased from $1 million to $1.35 million as the project costs have increased since the original amount was set.

Due to the compaction issues the County had with the recent Dispatch Remodel Project, Jason advised the Commission to talk with Stahly Engineers to ensure they have someone on site to inspect and make sure the project is being done correctly from beginning to end.

Baker Rural Fire- They have some big ticket items they would like to purchase in the future.

They originally asked for $300,000 to be transferred to their capital improvement account for these items but they would now like it to be increased to $650,000 in order to have a reserve in their account and “build” their capital improvement funds back up.

Jason advised the Commission not to put money in a capital improvement account that isn’t designated for a specific project or item. Jason said Baker Rural Fire would need to provide a list of the items they would like to purchase with the cost of these items and present it to the Commission. He advised the Commission not to put money in the account just to “build it up”. Brenda said they plan on coming in to discuss the items they would like to purchase with the Commission.

Airport- $80,000 was added to the Airport budget for FY2015-16 to purchase their new sweeper.

South Sandstone- $50,000 was added to the South Sandstone budget for FY2015-16 to account for unforeseen items that are most likely going to arise as the project nears completion.

Gun Range- $50,000 was added to the Gun Range budget for FY2015-16 for landscaping and other outside work.

Sheriff- $50,000 was added to the Sheriff budget for FY2016-17 and FY2018-19 to replace vehicles for officers.

Courthouse Windows - $100,000 was added to the plan for FY2017-18 to replace windows in the Courthouse.

Spillway- $350,000 was added to the Spillway budget in FY201617, FY2017-18, FY2018-19 and FY2019- 20 to make repairs to the drainage through town, including the First Street box culvert replacement.

The Commission asked Jason to come in again to review the plan one final time before budgets from department heads come in.

The time to meet was set to Wednesday, June 10th from 10am-1pm.

11:00AM SANDSTONE EROSION & BOAT RAMP DISCUSSION The Commission will make an appointment with Jasen Wyrick, Wyrick Construction, to discuss the erosion problems at South Sandstone and the boat ramp.

11:30AM EXTENSION DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Elin Westover, County Extension Agent, via Conference Call Budget- Elin gave the Commission her budget for FY2015-16 to review. The items she has included in her budget to purchase this year are: Kyocera Color Printer for $649, Tabletop Autofolder for $999.59, digital camera and a computer for Elin that Don Dilworth will price out and purchase for her. Elin is in the preliminary stages of possibly purchasing 12 hog pens for $6,300 also.

Temple Grandin Workshop – There were 225-250 attendees.

They received a $2,000 Western Sustainable Agriculture Grant for the workshop. The grant will be used to offset the expenses of the workshop such as speaker fees, travel/lodging, and miscellaneous workshop expenses. These funds will be received in November or December.

Homemakers Workshops - The Extension Office has offered six Homemaker Workshops with 60 attendees this past year. They received good feedback from attendees and will do it again next year. They are considering doing

an eight week Farm Success Program modeled after the pilot program in Missoula and an arthritis exercise class this Fall.

11:45pm- The Commission went to the O’Fallon Museum to look at an old safe the Town of Plevna would like to have.

12:00PM- RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Noon recess.

PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 1:15PM FALLON COUNTY AUCTION Present: JK Kinsey, Kinsey Auctioneers The Commission would like to do the auction similar to last year.

JK suggested doing an on-line only auction where the bidding would start two weeks prior to the auction and end the day of the auction. The Commission decided to not have an online auction but to have a live auction so it doesn’t eliminate people who aren’t computer savvy from bidding. JK said the commission percentage for the auction is negotiable and is dependent on the volume of items sold. The Commission asked Lani DeBuhr, Clerk, to send out an email to the department heads to get a preliminary list of things that they will be sending to the auction. The Commission set the date of the Auction for September 16th at 1pm.

1:45pm- Splash Park Bid Present: Ryan Rittal, Stahly Engineering, via conference call Scott Rabbitt dropped off the bid tabulation from Stahly Engineering for the Commission to review.

The Commission reviewed the tabulation and called Ryan Rittal with Stahly Engineering to ask about having someone on-site to inspect the project. Ryan said they can have someone on-site for the duration of the project. Ryan said the project is expected to last 15 weeks and to have an inspector there 40 hours a week for the full 15 weeks would be $67,000 including travel time and lodging.

The Commission asked Ryan if soil samples for the compaction testing will be done on the project. Ryan said the contractor is required to take samples of the soil and complete the compaction testing from the site per the bid specifications so it will be done. The test results will then be provided to Stahly Engineering to verify they have met that specification.

Ryan said it is a good idea to have an inspector on-site to ensure the bid specifications are being met and to have a tight control on the project. It is also beneficial to be able to identify problems and solve them immediately in order to avoid delays and costly change orders. The Commission will discuss this and get back to Ryan if they would like an on-site inspector.

1:55pm- Ryan Rittal left the meeting.

The Commission discussed the benefits and drawbacks of having an on-site inspector. The drawback is the cost and the benefits are having the assurance the job is done correctly and potentially avoiding additional costs being added to the project in repairs and change orders. The Commission said the cost is high but the possibility of having problems down the road and possibly having to incur the costs of repairs and change orders is high also.

Commissioner Ranum made the motion to hire a Stahly Engineering On-Site Inspector for the Splash Park Project for $67,000.

Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to award the construction of the Splash Park Project to KO Construction LLC for $1,155,999.

Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously.

2:00pm- The Commission called Jodi Miller, Town of Plevna Administrator, in response to a message she left them.

Jodi called to inform the Commission about a dispute they are having with Burlington Northern.

She said Burlington Northern is claiming they have several right of ways that follow the creek channel and the citizens of Plevna are disputing this as the right of ways they are referring to involve several lots owned by citizens.

Deed searches are being done to determine who has the rights, if any, as Burlington Northern is suggesting making the citizens pay a $2000/year occupancy fee.

The Commission asked Jodi to keep them posted on the progress of this issue and suggested she contact Katy Roles who drew up the draft contracts.

2:00PM CEMETERY LAND PURCHASE Present: Marilyn and Rodney Askin, members of the public The new drainage system in the Bonnievale Cemetery has allowed more of the land around the cemetery to be usable and the County would like to expand the cemetery if possible. The County asked Rodney and Marilyn Askin if they could buy a piece of land on the south side of the cemetery from them. The Commission, Rodney and Marilyn reviewed the new plat that reflects the areas that could be expanded on. The County said they would let Rodney and Marilyn continue to use the land they sell until the cemetery had to expand. Rodney said they want to help the community but doesn’t want to sell large areas of their land right now and asked if five acres would be enough for the County. The Commission said yes, they will be happy with anything they would agree to sell and if they don’t want to sell they understand. Rodney and Marilyn said they would be willing to sell five acres and asked the Commission to give them a price. The Commission will discuss a price and get back to them.

2:45PM EMT TRAILER DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor The Commission asked Joe Janz about the possibility of the EMT trailer being stored on the side of the ambulance garage during the months where snow removal is not happening. Joe asked if a pad could be put on the north side of the ambulance garage to park it or if it could be parked at the Fire Hall instead. Joe said he would do whatever the Commission would like and the Commission said they will discuss it more at a future time.

3:00PM- LANDFILL UPDATES Present: Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager Bill Collections- There are $73,000 in outstanding bills as of May 1st, 2015 from two companies. Tom sent out letters to both companies asking them to pay their account in full by May 30th, 2015 to avoid their account going to collection. He did not receive a reply from either company after sending the letters and has since taken the account information to Darcy to begin the collection process.

Material Origin Report- Tom gave the Commission the analysis report for them to review.

Landfill Master Plan- The Master Plan was submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) but Tom has not received a response back from them yet.

Maintenance- The Commission asked Tom if he is maintaining his equipment. Tom said he keeps track of the maintenance and all equipment is being maintained and is running well.

Tire Pile- The pile of tires is gone and his staff continues to keep up on it so the tires don’t sit for longer than a couple of days in the pit.

Tire Recycling- Jay Quenzer, owner of Spiffy’s, talked to Tom about recycling his tires rather than having them buried at the landfill. Jay said there is a recycling center in Bismarck he would like to begin taking his tires to and suggested Tom join him in shipping all tires there and splitting the cost of transporting them. Tom would like to start doing this if they could find a way to transport the tires to Bismarck. The Commission supports the idea and would like Tom to get more information on what it would cost to begin doing this.

Seeder Mulch- The landfill will be supplying all seeder mulch for the flower beds at the Fairgrounds again this year. The Fairgrounds also would like to use their composting dirt for their flower beds this year.

Tree Branches - Tom is caught up with grinding the tree branches.

He cut the large logs into smaller pieces and took them to the Container Site for the public to have and they are all gone now.

Old Side by Side- Tom took the old side by side to the Fairgrounds.

New Ranger- Tom has the new Ranger and has added a few safety measures to it such as lighting, a windshield and fire extinguisher.

Containment Fence- Tom and his staff are building an 800 foot fence to capture fly away garbage with old fencing that has been stockpiled at the landfill.

Landfill Roads- They are being surfaced and have recently been graded.

Container Site Camera- Installed the second camera at the container site.

Intermittent Internet- Tom cannot receive pictures or large documents on his computer at the Landfill because the internet is slow and intermittent. Mid-Rivers suggested getting a router that can tap into a cell phone tower for faster service. Tom said he talked to Don Dilworth, IT Tech, about doing this and Don said it would be a good idea. The Commission told to proceed with getting the router Mid-Rivers suggested.

3:40pm- Tom Kachel left the meeting.

3:40pm- Shelley Dean, member of the public/landowner; Barnet Dean, member of the public/landowner; Tom Sparks, member of the public/landowner; Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, joined the meeting to discuss the Sparks/Kramlick Easements.

Sparks/Kramlick EasementsDarcy reported the construction easement is ready to be signed by the landowners. She is also working on drafting a permanent easement for the structure itself for them to sign. Darcy said the landowners will need to give the County a permit to maintain the land around the structure as well.

The landowners said they want the salvage from the project. Tom Sparks asked where the fill would come from as he is concerned about weeds the fill may contain and bring into his land. He suggested using the fill dirt they have.

Tom said he talked to Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, about the equipment bringing in noxious weeds and Bobby said they clean the equipment thoroughly to avoid this. The Commission will discuss the fill dirt matter with the contractor.

3:50pm- Shelly Dean, Barnet Dean and Tom Sparks left the meeting.

Hanson Road- Darcy told the Commission they will need an easement for the road before gravel can be put on it. She is working on getting a legal description to use in the easement as this is a new road.

Sidewalk Path- Darcy asked the Commission if the County is planning on maintaining the new sidewalks that are being installed.

The Commission said yes they are as it is their project. Darcy would like to have all the areas affected by the sidewalk to be surveyed so we ensure the locations are precise. Commissioner Baldwin is going to talk to Carson Beach to see if they have the documentation about the property lines that were determined when the Millennium Project began.

4:00PM FAIR BOARD UPDATES Present- Barb Lechler, Fair Manager; Wanda Pinnow, Fair Board Chair; Pat Ehret, Board member; Lani DeBuhr, Fair Board member; Fred Housvicka, American Lutheran Church Board member; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder/minute taker Food Stand Operation- The Fair Board asked the Commission for clarification on who can use the food stands during events outside of the Fair. After discussing it, the Commission and Fair Board agreed that non-profit organizations who are having events at the Fair can opt to use the food stands to make and sell their own foods.

Any for-profit organization that uses the Fairgrounds for an event must offer the use of the food stands to the organization who operates that stand during the Fair.

The reason for this is the organizations who continually operate the food stands during fair have a long term investment in the food stand and should be given the first opportunity to use it and make money from other events. If the organization doesn’t want to operate the food stand for the event or cannot provide the food that the event organizer requests than the food stand can be used by other entities.

Lutheran Booth- The Commission, Fair Board and Fred Housvicka discussed the suggestion Darrel Aaby made on combining the Lutheran Stand and Taco Stand into one building. The benefit to doing this would be saving money on the hood and bathroom construction. The drawbacks are the cost of an architect that would be required for a larger building to be built, the interruption of the flow of traffic in the courtyard area and the limiting of window space the booths would have for their customers. The Lutheran Board would like to continue to have their own building and the Commission and Fair Board agreed that would be ok.

Lani DeBuhr asked if the Taco Stand could eventually be torn down and a new one built also and the Commission said yes, it can be budgeted for in future years. The Commission and Fair Board would like the Lutheran Board to meet with Darrel Aaby to help them with the design of

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their building. Fred said they have already designed the building and will have Darrel review it. The Fair Board asked to be informed of when the Commission and Lutheran Board meet again regarding the building as they would like to be a part of the process.

Budget-The Fair Board submitted their budget for FY2015-16 for the Commission to review. Almost all items remained the same as the current fiscal year except two accounts. The travel expense account was increased due to the Fair Board needing to fly to Utah for the Fair Convention this year.

The Capital Outlay account was increased to pay for the Lutheran Stand building. Brenda and the Fair Board discussed paying for events that are not “Fair” related and if those items need to be put in a separate account. Brenda will contact Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, to get further clarification.

Fairgrounds Signage- The Fair Board gave the Commission the quote from ABC Glass for Fairgrounds Signage the Commission approved earlier. The quote is for $7,310 and the signs will be installed prior to this year’s fair.

Rodeo Arena- The Board has had a lot of input from interested parties in changing the layout of the arena. The major changes in the arena will be enlarging it with the calf roping chutes being moved to the south end and the bucking chutes running parallel to the grandstands. The alley way will be longer and behind the steer chutes also. The expenses have been minimal as a lot of the work has been done by volunteers.

These volunteers will be recognized at the Fair. Dirt was hauled in from the upper dam and Mike Griffith is working on getting sand delivered, too. More panels have been purchased and will be delivered on June 16th. Walt Losinski with Midnight Express and Justin Zich are working on adjusting the sound due to the change of radius in the arena.

They plan on running new lines and adding more speakers. The bird netting has been taken down as well and this should help with the sound in the grandstands. Another light pole by the rodeo office will be installed. The expected date of completion is August 1st as they have a Horse Play Day scheduled in the arena for August 3rd.

Rodeo Purse- The purse is set at $60,000, $7500 per event as Eddie Coulter received more donations than originally anticipated. This is a concern for the Board as any event over $5,000 cannot be co-sanctioned. This means the North Dakota contestants will not get points for the Badlands Circuit. The increased purse is going to draw more contestants for slack. Because of this, slack will be moved to Friday as an all-day event and a vet will be required to be on-site during the day. The Commission and the Board members discussed their concerns of what will happen in coming years with the purse, if it will continue to stay high due to ongoing donations or if this will be a one-time deal for this high of a purse. Commissioner Ranum asked if the purse would have to stay at a certain level now that it has been raised so high. Wanda said no it doesn’t, it only has to meet a percentage or your ticket sales which the Fair has never had a problem with.

Hospitality Tent- Eddie Coulter is having a hospitality tent behind the arena area for the sponsors to be able to meet and greet the rodeo contestants. He is planning on serving breakfast one morning and will also be serving snacks and alcohol. The Commission and Board discussed the legality of Eddie serving alcohol at the tent and the liability that may place on the County. Eddie said he is going to buy all the alcohol from the Sorority that sells it at the Beer Booth and then give it to people at the hospitality tent. The only people who will be able to be served there are sponsors who have their wristbands and contestants who are of age. There are concerns about under age contestants being served drinks and suggested Eddie or whomever is going to serve the alcohol take the Alcohol Serving class and become certified. The Board said they would like the alcohol at the hospitality tent to be restricted to the tent area. The Board said they still have concerns about alcohol being served but not sure there is anything that can be done at this point. Commissioner Baldwin said he is going to contact a few of the people involved with helping Eddie and ask what their plans are for the hospitality tent.

Rodeo Office- The Board received two quotes for the Rodeo Office. Chuck Graham Welding

10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES submitted a quote for $15,720 and Jolley Builders submitted a quote for $48,500. The Fair Board is going to have Chuck Graham Welding build the Rodeo Office.

5:30PM- ADJOURN Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. s/William L. Randash, Chairman MINUTE TAKER: s/Lani J. DeBuhr, Clerk ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, member, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk ABSENT Deb Ranum, member Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT BUDGET REVIEW Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Alba gave the Commission a Condition Report of all Road Department equipment and vehicles indicating their year, mileage, replacement miles, replacement year and condition. He listed the pieces of equipment that will need to be replaced or rotated out and when they would be replaced. He suggested moving some of the vehicles around to other departments rather than replacing or sending them to auction. Alba said the rotation plan limit is five years, if a piece of equipment isn’t rotated out within five years, the County will have to repurchase the equipment. The Commission, Bobby and Alba discussed what equipment should be rotated out and what the future costs may be.

Alba gave the Commission a Purchase Calendar for fiscal years 2015-2041 to review. For the upcoming FY2015-16, the Road Department purchased six new pickups and would like to rotate out three motor patrols in FY2016-17. The Mesolpa 9 Wheel Rake is missing a rake wheel that can’t be replaced as the parts for this rake are no longer being made. Bobby asked the Commission if they could replace the Mesolpa 9 Wheel Rake with a rake from Trendline Equipment for $7,200. The Commission would like Bobby to get another quote for the rake before making a decision.

10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman Airport Broom: Alba gave the Commission two quotes from LeeBoy for the broom the Airport and Road Department would share. The Commission will review the quotes and contact Roger Meggers, Airport Manager, about it.

Oil Tanker: The oil tanker was purchased in 2004 for $28,925.

Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to donate the oil tanker to the City of Baker. Being there no second, Commissioner Randash stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes.

0 Nays. 1 Absent. The motion carried.

EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: Mower 11- The mower is repaired and back at the Fairgrounds.

Chip Spreader-The injection pump is being rebuilt at ProTech Diesel in Glendive.

MAC 214- Is back from Billings and running good.

MACs 213 and 214- When chip sealing is done Alba will take these trucks to Diamond Truck to have the frames stretched out and have end dump boxes put on them.

ROAD UPDATES: Blading- The crew will continue to blade when there is moisture.

Mulching- The Bridge Road that connects to Woodland Road will be built up and then gravel laid down.

Cemetery Bridge in Plevna- The crew will be working on that area this week.

Road Repairs: Repairs are being made on West Willard Road and Plevna Road South this week.

Hanson Road Easement- Bobby said for County purposes the GPS coordinates he determined are sufficient. He has talked to Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, about this.

Mark Sieler’s Job Description Bobby gave the Commission the job description for Mark Sieler (Road Foreman) that Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, and he created.

Road Stabilization- Commissioner Baldwin asked Bobby what

can be done for dust control.

Bobby has been testing the use of calcium chloride to stabilize the roads. Bobby suggested getting a railroad car of calcium chloride to apply to a high traffic road, such as the Coral Creek Landfill Road to help him assess how effective this method would be in the long run. Bobby said if the County were to use this method they could do what other counties do to pay for it, they have the landowner purchase the product and the county applies it.

Car Gates- The road department has been installing cargates with pipes on them and then putting those pipes into the cement when being installed. This has helped with the erosion around the cargates.

10:20am-Shannon Hewson with Brosz Engineering joined the meeting.

10:25am- Alba Higgins left the meeting.

Kramlick/Sparks Bridge Construction Bid Review & Award Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, doesn’t have the signed easements from the landowners available today but said she will have them on Wednesday. Due to the delay in receiving the signed easements the Bid Award will be postponed to Wednesday, June 10th, after the easements are signed.

Bonnievale Road- Shannon is going to meet with Robert Singer to locate his pin by the Bonnievale Road hopefully today. If he can’t meet with him he will stake it off so Robert can find it easily.

Road GPS- Bobby said the locations for the roads are rarely exact in our easements. This is not a problem for the County because the County doesn’t own the roads, they only maintain the road, wherever their location is. Bobby said because of this, continuing to use GPS coordinates rather than a surveyor to determine exact coordinates is alright when drafting easements.

10:50am- Bobby Wiedmer left the meeting.

Cemetery Plat- The Commission and Shannon reviewed the Cemetery Plat and discussed the price they should offer to Rodney and Marilyn Askin for the land they will sell to the County. The Commission approved of the initial plat Shannon drafted and Shannon will now get the final plat to the Planning Department. Commissioner Randash suggested talking to Jon Stevenson, Stevenson Funeral Home, about the process in selling plots in the Cemetery.

11:05am- Shannon Hewson left the meeting.

11:00AM - INDOOR SHOOTING COMPLEX UPDATES Present: Richard Griffith, Griffith Steel Richard said Sawhorse is doing a few touch ups today and MidRivers still needs to come out and finish the line work before the project will be finished. The Commission will do a walk-through with Richard on Wednesday, June 10th, at 1pm. Richard said he will build the outdoor bathrooms out of cement for the range also.

11:15am- Richard Griffith left the meeting.

11:15AM COMMISSION BUSINESS/WORK SESSION 11:15am- Richard Menger, Sanitarian, joined the meeting.

Baker Lake Mitigation Assistance- Richard asked the Commission if they would consider bringing in a General Manager (GM) for the mitigation project and suggested the County hire Tom Parker with Geum Environmental Consulting. Richard said Tom is highly qualified, did the Bonner Dam Restoration by Missoula and comes highly recommended by Fish, Wildlife and Game. Richard said planning the project is going to be time consuming and he doesn’t have the time to invest in it right now. Tom has a lot more experience than Richard does and feels he can get a plan done within 20 hours. If Tom does the plan he would like to have an EPA person here at the time he is here to ensure the plan is written correctly the first time.

Richard said once the plan is written he can take over from there.

The Commission and Richard discussed creating a usage plan for the lake. Commissioner Baldwin said he will call Tom Parker to speak to him about his services but the Commission will need to wait until Commissioner Ranum returns before a formal decision can be made.

11:25am- Richard Menger left the meeting.

US Air Force Request- The Commission received a request from the United States Air Force (USAF) asking permission to place their radio equipment at the North Repeater site on Cabin Creek Road to establish a way for them to communicate with their

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 planes while in MOA. Commissioner Baldwin asked David Turch with Turch & Associates to review the request before a decision is made on this matter.

Ambulance Trailer Parking- The Commission made the decision to allow the ambulance trailer to be parked alongside the ambulance garage when snow removal is not occurring. When Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor, begins removing snow from the parking lot the trailer will have to be moved to the Road Department.

AGREEMENTSBOMAG BW266 Roller PackerThe Commission signed an Interlocal Agreement for the Use and Operation of County Equipment by the City of Baker. The agreement allows the City to use its BOMAG BW266 Roller Packer on the City’s roads effective May 20, 2015.

MINUTES/AGENDAS/REPORTSLibrary - Library Board Agenda for June 10, 2015 meeting Fair- Fair Board Agenda for June 8, 2015 meeting Ambulance- Ambulance Financial Report/May 2015 ending balance $54,029.57 Special Project ReportDuWayne Bohle, Special Projects, submitted a Special Project Report to the Commission. The report is filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

Fallon County Detention Center - May 2015 Prisoner Report (one County prisoner, four City prisoners with a combined total of 20 days in jail) Town of Plevna- Plevna Water Phase 2 Project Updates for weeks 05/25/15 and 06/01/15 Baker Rural Fire District- May 2015 Warrants issued in the amount of $32,408.84 Plevna Rural Fire District- May 2015 Warrants issued in the amount of $6,178.68 CORRESPONDENCEThe Commission received Mary Lee Dietz’s resignation letter from the Planning Board dated 06/08/2015.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLEThe Commission reviewed and approved the payment of $509,000 to the City of Baker for their Sewer/Water Construction Project funded by SID 34 and SID 35.

REVENUESState of MT Department of Transportation- Road St Aid, Fuel Tax Rmb- $4,139 Miscellaneous EmailsThe Commission reviewed the emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities.

11:40am- Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, joined the meeting.

New Pickup Insurance- Debbie and the Commission discussed the type of insurance the new pickups should have. The Commission decided to get liability and comprehensive insurance on the pickups.

12:00PM RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Being there no seconded motion, Commissioner Randash stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays.1 Absent.

Motion carried.

Noon recess.

1:15PM RECONVENE 1:15PM COURTHOUSE CARPET MAINTENANCE Present: Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor Lynda gave the Commission a copy of her Maintenance Report for May 2015. Lynda asked the Commission if they wanted the carpets in the Courthouse shampooed again. The last time they were shampooed was in July 2014. The Commission asked Lynda to make a list of the areas that need it most as they don’t think it is necessary to shampoo areas that have received new carpet this year or haven’t had much foot traffic.

1:30PM SMART UPDATES Present: Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director Veteran’s Memorial- Mona set up a new account for the Veteran’s Memorial funds. She is putting a new flagpole at the Veteran’s Memorial to fly the POW/MIA flag that will follow the requirements set forth in House Bill 211 that was recently enacted at the State Legislature. Mona is also going to change out the flags from 4x6 flags to 5x8 flags. She will also be working with Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor, to clean up the area, put mulch down and plant some perennials.

The Commission said the Landfill has mulch and Mona said she will talk to Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager, about bringing mulch into town or picking it up.

Beautification Committee- Mona asked the Commission if they would be able to donate $1,000 to the Beautification Committee.

Commissioner Baldwin made the

motion to donate $1,000 to the Beautification Committee for use in their work. Being there no second, Commissioner Randash stepped down from Chair to second the motion. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent. Motion carried.

2:00PM TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING TO DISCUSS COUNTY ROADS Present: Don Dilworth, Superintendent of Baker Schools; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; Jule Walker, Superintendent of Plevna Schools/Transportation Committee member, Dirk O’Conner, member of the public; Larry Dahl, Plevna School Bus Driver The Transportation Committee came in to share their concerns about the roads being too narrow for school buses. Larry Dahl and one of Dirk O’Conner’s employees passed each other on the North Bus Route and when the feed truck Dirk’s employee was driving moved over the shoulder gave way and his feed truck tipped over in the ditch. Bobby Wiedmer said the roads meet the standards but because of the way some of the roads have been bladed the shoulders are soft. He said Plevna roads are flat or inverted in the middle and this causes the water to sit on the road, making the shoulders soft. Bobby said the roads need to be crowned and shaped the correct way and that is what they have been working on. Dirk said the Willard Road has too high of a crown where if you get over when passing someone you start to slide off into the ditch. Bobby said he is aware some of the crowns are too high and those roads will be bladed to bring the crowns to the correct level including Willard Road.

Bobby said when the crowns are done right it helps to stabilize the shoulders but it takes time as these roads have been torn up and built and need time to heal and get hard. He is hoping by the end of the summer that the shoulders will be hardened. Jule said she is concerned for the safety of the students in the buses when a bus driver meets a truck and has to pass them. Dirk said he didn’t think the roads were bad before and would rather have the roads safe and flat rather than crowned to save on scoria. Bobby said crowning the roads is the best way to deal with road erosion and softness and said part of the problem has been with the roads not being graded uniformly. He is purchasing the AccuGrade program to ensure the grading is correct and uniform and hopes this will help with the problems people are having. Jule asked if the Road Department is aware of the potholes on Plevna Road North and Bobby said they are planning on taking care of those potholes this summer. Bobby asked the Committee to be patient as they continue to work on the roads. Jule asked if they could be notified when the roads are being worked on so she can let her bus drivers and parents know to be cautious on these roads. Dirk suggested letting the public know about the road improvements they are doing by putting an advertisement in the paper also.

2:30PM RIFLE RANGE UPDATES Present: Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board Chairman Tractor Shed- Mike has a spot picked for where he would like to put the tractor shed but isn’t sure where the water lines are around that area. The Commission said Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, is having someone come down and “locate lines” for him. They suggested Mike call Bobby to see if the person can locate the lines at the Rifle Range while he is in town, too.

Indoor Shooting Complex Ventilation System Fencing QuotesThe Commission received two quotes for the fencing. Gamut Construction quote was $6,400 and Vennes Fencing Inc. was $6,150 for the fencing. The Commission will review quotes and make a decision at a later date.

Indoor Shooting Complex Updates- Landscaping is completed.

Richard Griffith said Melby’s Seamless Gutters are installing gutters this week or next. Mike would like the seeding of the ground to happen after the gutters and fencing are installed so the seeding is as undisturbed as possible. Mike is going to talk to Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor, about having her help him with purchasing cleaning supplies and first aid items for the complex. Mike is going to ask DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician, about getting a desk and possibly some furniture for the lobby that has been slated for auction.

Indoor Shooting Complex Security- The Commission asked Mike to talk to Bill Kesinger or Don Dilworth, IT Tech, about what

they want for camera placement at the complex.

National Rifle Association (NRA) Grants- The Rifle Range applied for $27,000 worth of grants from the NRA and they only received $5,400 from them.

Mike said there was a lot of competition for those funds and that is the reason the funds they received were low. The Rifle Range will need to purchase additional items that they have money in their budget for. They received $3498.19 from the Montana NRA for the purchase of 16 chairs and 6 tables. 32 additional chairs will need to be purchased as the Hunter’s Safety classes at times are largely attended. They received $1,930.62 from the North Dakota NRA for the purchase of bow racks and a 3D target rack.

Target butts will need to be purchased to hold the targets. The other items he would like to purchase is a Smart TV for classroom instruction, vacuum cleaner and paging system. The total for the additional items he would like to purchase is $16,000 and he asked the Commission for permission to buy these items. The Commission will review these items and make a decision at a later date.

Rifle Range Budget for FY201516- Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, is working with Mike in creating their budget for FY201516.

Rates & Fees- The Board set the rates and fees at their last board meeting. The gate fee is $30 and day fee is $5. Fees for the Indoor Shooting Complex will be a family membership at $125 and an individual membership at $85. The memberships allow the person to get half price on the lane fees which will be $10/session for the pistol range and archery side. All people without a membership will pay $20/session for the pistol range and archery side. The Board is going to have punch cards made for members to purchase also.

4:00PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassman, County Attorney Kramlick/Sparks EasementDarcy is meeting with the landowners on Wednesday to sign the easements. Once this is done the Commission will be able to award the bid for the project.

Prince Company Lease- Darcy will put the land description in the lease and get it ready for the Commission to sign.

Fidelity Lease - Commissioner Baldwin has been trying to get a hold of Jason Bechtold to talk to him about the drafting of a lease between Fidelity and the County for the use of County land. He will go to the Fidelity office to see if he can reach him there.

Timber Creek Acres Subdivision- When the subdivision was initially set up, Ping and Gloria Askin owned the land adjacent to the proposed subdivision.Their son, Jay Askin, now owns the land and he called Darcy saying he had not received notice that the subdivision was going to be developed.

Darcy told Jay the Final Hearing for it is set for June 15th and advised him to call in to discuss his concerns during the meeting.

Darcy isn’t sure why he wasn’t sent a notice as the process to inform adjacent landowners is the developer gives the County the list of adjacent landowners to send notices to and then the County mails out the notices.

NAPA Retaining Wall: Darcy reviewed the corrected bid award letter Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, drafted to Diamond J Construction and said it looked good. Darcy will review the agreement for the project and let Brenda know when she can mail it to Diamond J Construction.

Splash Park Project: Darcy reviewed the bid award letter Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, drafted to KO Construction LLC and said it looked good. Brenda will be mailing the award letter to KO Construction LLC this week.

Oil Tanker: Darcy said she isn’t sure the County can legally donate the oil tanker to the City. She is going to do research on this and will get back to the Commission.

She said if it can’t be legally done it would make the motion they made earlier in the day invalid.

5:00PM RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Being there no seconded motion, Commissioner Randash stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent.

Motion carried.

Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) Executive Director; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder The Commission, Jason, Clayton, Brenda, and Debbie met to discuss the Capital Improvement Project Plan and make necessary changes.

Baker Rural Fire- Baker Rural Fire has not met with the Commission yet so no changes will be made to their Capital Improvement budget at this time.

Mill Levy Project Offset- Brenda spoke to Selena Nelson, Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) CFO, about the FMC disbursement of the mill levy funds back to the County. Selena said the way it is reflected on the CIP Plan is good.

Senior Citizens- The County is paying for the Senior Citizen Building roof repair but does not own the building. Jason is concerned about the County paying for Capital Improvements when they don’t own the building. At this time he suggested the County require the Senior Citizen Center to provide proof of insurance that shows the building and roof are insured.

Sheriff- The Sheriff asked for $50,000 to be budgeted to replace Tim Grube’s truck. He also asked for $20,000 to be put towards video cameras for patrol cars.

10:30am- Nic Eisle, Undersheriff, joined the meeting as requested by the Commission.

Nic said the plan is to rotate trucks every three years or at 100,000 miles. Jason asked Nic if it would work for the rotation plan if a truck is replaced every other year and Nic said yes, that should work. $50,000 was budgeted for FY2015-16 to replace Tim Grube’s truck, another $50,000 was budgeted for FY2017-18 and the cameras will not be put into the CIP plan as it is a smaller expense that can be purchased out of operating supplies.

Road- The following amounts were added to the Road budget for equipment purchases: $50,000 in FY2015-16, $100,000 in FY2016-17, $235,000 in FY2017-18, $35,000 in FY201819 and $100,000 in FY2019-20.

Health Nurse- The Health Nurse requested $5000 be budgeted for an audio machine and $7500 for a vision machine.

Fair- The Fair Board requested $300,000 be budgeted for the Lutheran Stand, $40,000 be budgeted for a sweeper and $70,000 be budged for emergency purposes. It has been decided the Lutheran Stand will be built as a stand-alone building and the cost will be approximately $200,000 so the amount for the erection of that will be set at $200,000.

Courtney Dietz, Fair Board member, provided a quote for a reconditioned sweeper that would work for the Fair. The cost is $10,000 and this item was added to the Fair budget for FY2015-16. Jason suggested putting the $70,000 in reserve if they need it but to not put it in the Capital Improvement plan since it isn’t assigned for anything.

911- Chuck Lee received approval to transfer $500,000 of grant funds to the general fund to offset Dispatch/Sheriff Remodel Project costs and $100,000 be transferred to Dispatch to offset staff costs.

Cemetery- Land may be purchased from Rodney and Marilyn Askin that will need to be budgeted for.

Hospital- The budget will be reduced by $225,000 for FY201516 as that amount is being used this year for the project.

Upper/Lower Lake - $1,000,000 was added to budget years FY2016-17, FY2017-18, FY2018-19, FY2019- 20 for lake improvements.

The next meeting set for Capital Improvement Project Plan discussion is Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 10am to 12pm.

1:00PM- GUN RANGE WALKTHROUGH The Commission went to do a walk-through at the Gun Range with Richard Griffith.

2:00PM ADJOURN Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adjourn. Being there no seconded motion, Commissioner Randash stepped down from being Chair and seconded the motion. 2 Ayes. 0 Nays. 1 Absent.

Motion carried.

ADJOURN

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 10:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, member, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk ABSENT Deb Ranum, member Fallon County Courthouse 10:00AM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PLAN

s/William L. Randash, Chairman MINUTE TAKER: s/Lani J. DeBuhr, Clerk ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 -

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New Listing: 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, central air. 910 S 3rd St. W. Asking $120,000.

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Fixer Upper, 4 bdrm, 1 bath, oversized lot, mobile hookup in back. 29 W. Sewall Av $90,000 Price reduction $82,000 $62,000

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Four five acre plots west of Baker in a prime new subdivision. All four plots will have access to one new water well. Priced Right

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S A V Final Answer 0035 Mytty In Focus Connealy Contrast Sinclair Boss Connealy Stimulus 8419 S A V Iron Mountain 8066 Nichols Extra K205

NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, June 28, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m.

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LIVESTOCK __________________________ FOR SALE: Registered black Angus yearling bulls, private treaty. Large sire groups, performance, fertility tested. Delivery available. Trangmoe Angus Ranch, Glendive, MT. 406-687-3315 or 406-989-3315.

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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.

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FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bath apt. available July 1, Frontier Apts. No pets, no smoking. Call 406-891-0314. 25-26c ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom trailer, washer/dryer, water and garbage included, $750/month, $750 deposit. Call 406-891-1414.

18tfc ____________________________ FOR RENT: Two bedroom apartment, washer/dryer, water and garbage included, $750/month, $750 deposit. No pets, no smoking.

406-891-1414.

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FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Steel buildings, Energy Star qualified. Depreciation and other savings. Call for deal.

Can erect. 701-214-4671.

26-27tmp __________________________ FOR SALE: Dining room set with two leaves and six chairs.

Call 406-778-2524.

26c __________________________ FOR SALE: 24’x32’ fully finished garage to be moved. Call 406-778-2524 for more information.

26c __________________________ FOR SALE: Move-in ready home at 323 S. 2nd St. W., Baker, MT. Open floor plan with three bedrooms on the main floor. Finished basement with possible bedrooms or bonus rooms. Approx. 3000 sq. ft. of living space with two bathrooms, two laundry areas, and lots of storage. Corner lot with fenced-in backyard and a 28x32 garage. Priced to sell at $199,900. Call 406-941-2972 for showing.

25-26c __________________________ FOR SALE: Completely remodeled six bedroom, three bath, 3,700 sq. ft. home with new master suite and walk-in shower.

Over-sized garage and finished walk-out basement on two lots.

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25-28p __________________________ FOR SALE: New three bedroom, two bath home with main level utilities, full unfinished basement, and attached garage. Call J & M Lumber, 406-778-2030 for showing.

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HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Full-time police officer to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas, answering calls for service, investigating crimes, enforcing traffic laws, and providing police service to the residents of Baker and Fallon County, Montana.

Must possess a high degree of social intelligence as well as an ability to choose alternatives in solving emergency and routine incidents. Minimum qualifications: HSD or HSE; US citizen; be of legal age; able to successfully pass a nationally validated written test; successfully pass a physical and psychological examination by a licensed physician; possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license; submit to a criminal history and extensive background investigation; complete an oral interview board; attend and successfully complete the Montana Law Enforcement Basic Academy within one year of employment or be Montana P.O.S.T. certified.

Those applicants possessing P.O.S.T. certification will be given priority. The successful applicant must relocate to the Baker area within 30 days of hire. (20 minutes maximum from Baker city limits.) Salary $19.12 to $21.61 hourly DOQ. Benefits: Health insurance and retirement.

Standard Montana Peace Officer applications must be delivered or postmarked to the City of Baker Office, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana 59313 by Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Applications can be downloaded on the internet at dojmt.gov.

26c MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time computer and IT technician. This position provides a variety of technical and user support services to ensure the operability and effectiveness of Fallon County computer and information systems. Provides direct technical assistance to users, resolves hardware and software problems and monitors system performance.

This position is responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining desktop systems and security as well as the ongoing administration of database systems, including performance, security, capacity, connectivity and other issues. Successful applicants will possess an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field. One (1) year experience with evaluating

and resolving computer, system and user problems including compatability conflicts, application operations and hardware malfunctions, installing and maintaining computer hardware and software is preferred. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search and criminal background check. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Benefits include but are not limited to health insurance and Public Employee Retirement. Closing date: Monday, July 06, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313.

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

25-27c MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Grand Isle Shipyard is seeking applicants for Lease Production Operators in the southeast region of Montana. Duties include: Gauging wells, adjusting flow rates, testing wells and safety systems, troubleshooting, maintaining equipment. Applicants should possess the following: Current driver’s license and clean driving record, general knowledge of oil and gas operations, able to work shift work, and respond to afterhours call-outs, ability to work in a safe and compliant manner.

GIS offers competitive pay DOE, benefits package, and room for advancement. Apply online at www.gisy.com.

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GARAGE SALES __________________________ MOVING SALE: Everything must go. Very little clothing.

Quality items: exercise equipment, furniture, appliances, art work, home decor items, beds and bedding, lamps, dishes, Oster animal clippers, bridles, halters, two sets of hames, miscellaneous tack. Lots more. Friday, June 26, 5:30-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 27, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Ve Abrams residence, 73 Sunset Trail, Baker.

25-26c __________________________ GARAGE SALE: Friday, June 26, 5-8 p.m., Dilworth’s, 1103 S. 1st St. West, Baker. Books, fabric, jeans and other great items!

26p __________________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m., 805 S. 5th St. W., Baker. Women’s clothes, jewelry, books, household items, home decor, and much more.

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CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I am glad to be a part of such a supportive and caring community. Thank you to everyone who donated money or sent cards. All the prayers have been appreciated.

Thank you all so very much. Sincerely, Donna Thibault & family 26p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to Dr. Trivisonno, Fallon Medical Complex and Fallon County Ambulance crew for all the care and concern given me during my illness. Thanks also to my sorority sisters of Xi Alpha Nu, Beta Sigma Phi, Janice Moser, and all who sent cards, flowers, called or sent texts. Your thoughts and prayers were much appreciated.

Brenda Dietz 26c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Stevenson Funeral Home for the cooler I won at the Big Hill Shoot. It was greatly appreciated.

Jeremy Schallenberger 26c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Kenny Meccage for

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the box of shells I won at the Big Hill Shoot. I would also like to thank Big Hill Shooters for the box of shells I won at the Big Hill Shoot. I would also like to thank the anonymous donor for the buffalo silhouette target I won at the Big Hill Shoot. I really appreciate it.

Nathan Schallenberger 26c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank my family for the wonderful open house, 80th birthday party, they hosted for me on June 20.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped me celebrate.

Thanks for the cards and good wishes. Also a big thank you to the “Five Men & Hymn” Team for the amazing song.

Loreen Nemitz 26c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We will be forever grateful to the community for everything everyone has done to help us out during Brandon’s illness. Everyone came together when we needed it the most. It will never be forgotten.

Brandon is doing much better and hopefully will have a normal life soon. Thanks to all of you!

Brandon Schmidt and Ashley Siders Diana Schmidt and family 26c

LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2015 Montana/Dakota Regional Telephone Directory. Lifeline provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce monthly service charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers.

Link up provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce service connection and line extension charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers residing on Tribal Lands. Eligibility standards for the above programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission and state commissions. Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406-778-2812 or 1-800452-2288 for further information.

26c ____________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated 07/09/04, recorded as Instrument No. 83711 B:78 P:260, mortgage records of FALLON County, Montana in which Kent J. Ehret and Pattie S. Ehret, Husband and Wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Fallon County Abstract was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Fallon County Abstract as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in FALLON County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: The South Forty Feet (S40') of Lot Five (5) and All of Lot Six (6), Block Twenty (20), SAVAGE ADDITION to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the Official Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely to pay all monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note ("Loan") is now due for the 03/01/14 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 6, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $56,483.35. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $49,072.69, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary's security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction at the Front

Entrance to the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313, City of Baker on September 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee's deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

Grantor, successor in interest to Grantor or any other person having an interest in the Property may, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, pay to Beneficiary the entire amount then due on the Loan (including foreclosure costs and expenses actually incurred and trustee's and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred. Tender of these sums shall effect a cure of the defaults stated above (if all non-monetary defaults are also cured) and shall result in Trustee's termination of the foreclosure and cancellation of the foreclosure sale. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by the reference. You may also access sale status at www.Northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com.

(TS# 7023.110796) 1002.280557-File No. 26-28c ____________________________ NOTICE OF PENDING TAX LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that 2014 delinquent real estate taxes, including penalty, interest and costs, are a lien on the property upon which the taxes are assessed. At 10 o’clock AM on the 21st day of July 2015, an interest in the delinquent property on which the taxes are delinquent will be offered for sale.

The sale will take place at the City/County Administration Building in front of the Fallon County Treasurer’s Office, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. If the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid prior to the time of the tax lien sale, the lien will be offered for sale. If the tax lien is not sold, Fallon County will become the purchaser and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate will be issued to Fallon County.

A complete list of each property on which the taxes are delinquent is on file in the office of the Fallon County Treasurer and is open to inspection.

Dated this 26th day of June, 2015 Barbara E. Ketterling Fallon County Treasurer/Assessor PO Box 787, Baker, MT 59313 MCA 15-17-122 26-28c MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids will be received by the City of Baker, Montana until 6:00 p.m., local time, on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, for the Baker Alleys and Streets - 2015 construction project. All received bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Baker City Hall, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313.

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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE The proposed work includes the construction of approximately four blocks of paved alleys and one-half block of new city street. Construction will include excavation, subbase coarse, crushed aggregate base coarse, plant-mix bituminous pavement, concrete curb and gutter, concrete approaches, and miscellaneous other items.

All bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Baker, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, (406) 778-2692, and at the office of Robert Peccia & Associates, 825 Custer Avenue, Helena, Montana, (406) 447-5000.

Digital project bidding documents are available at Robert Peccia & Associates website: (www.rpa-hln.com). Click on the link titled “Current Projects Bidding”. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all prime contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an “official” Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the planholders list. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 will be required to obtain the “official” Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the “official” Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, if the contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the “official” Bid Proposal form and the contractor’s name has been included on the planholders list.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Baker City Hall commencing at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the total bid must accompany each bid.

Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount.

Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued.

Completion of the work is required within 45 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions per calendar day if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time.

Each bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding this project.

No bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids.

The City of Baker reserves the right to reject all bids, to waive informalities, and to reject non-conforming, irregular, non-responsive

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REAL ESTATE New Listings: Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com Newer 3 BR - 2 BA Modular on 2 Lots 1320 sq ft. plus 12 X 24 Laundry-work room - 516 Speelmon St. E. - Ekalaka $125,000 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000.

4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000.

4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. Price Reduced $212,500 ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,

Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995 w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m

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City of Baker By: /s/Clayton Hornung, Mayor 26-27c MNAXLP ____________________________ CALL FOR QUOTES Fallon County Fair Board is accepting quotes for pouring concrete on the fairgrounds. Deadline for quotes is Monday, July 6, 2015.

Stop by the Fair Office, 3440 S. Hwy 7, Baker, or call 406-7782451 for more information.

26-27c MNAXLP __________________________ Darcy L. Pankratz, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcypankratz@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Mathias W. Thielen, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2014-34 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to the Samuel J. Thielen, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Pankratz, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court.

Dated this 3rd day of December, 2014. s/Samuel J. Thielen PO Box 86 Plevna, Montana 59344 25-27c MNAXLP __________________________

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

___________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fallon County Planning Board July 6, 2015 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department or online at falloncounty.net under the Planner’s tab.)

A Public Hearing will be held at the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT. A subsequent hearing will be held with the Fallon County Commissioners in the Commissioners’ chambers at 9:00 AM on July 7, 2015. The proposed public hearings are handicapped accessible.

The purpose of this hearing is to review a proposed subdivision for Roland and Shirley Maier of Baker, Montana, known as the Timber Creek Acres Major Subdivision. Timber Creek Acres is a proposed eight (8) lot major subdivision of 40.08 acres. The property is located along the north side of Timber Creek Road in the S1/2SW1/4, Section 2, Township 07 North, Range 58 East, P.M.M. in the County of Fallon, Montana. Timber Creek Road intersects with US Highway 12 approximately 6.5 road miles west of the City of Baker or 4 road miles east of Plevna along US Highway 12. The property is 160 acres gross.

76-3-605. Hearing on subdivision application. (1) Except as provided in 76-3-609 and 76-3616 and subject to the regulations adopted pursuant to 76-3504(1)(o) and 76-3-615, at least one public hearing on the subdivision application must be held by the governing body, its authorized agent or agency, or both and the governing body, its authorized agent or agency, or both shall consider all relevant evidence relating to the public health, safety, and welfare, including the environmental assessment, if required, to determine whether the subdivision application should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the governing body.

(3) Notice of the hearing must be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. The subdivider, each property owner of record whose property is immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat, and each purchaser under contract for deed of property immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat must be notified of the hearing by registered or certified mail not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. (4) When a hearing is held by an agent or agency designated by the governing body, the agent or agency shall act in an advisory capacity and recommend to the governing body the approval, conditional approval, or denial of the proposed subdivision. This recommendation must be submitted to the governing body in writing not later than 10 working days after the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planner, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Any questions or comments can be directed to the Fallon County Planning Department at 406-7787111.

25-27c MNAXLP ___________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Petitioner Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kyle James Conroy Honorable George W. Huss Case No. DV 2015-8 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED NAME CHANGE Whereas Kyle James Conroy has filed a Petition with the Clerk of Court for permission to change his name to Kyle James Shear; Now, Therefore, It Is Hereby Ordered that all persons concerned in the matter aforesaid appear in the Courtroom in the Fallon County Courthouse in the City of Baker, County of Fallon, State of Montana, on the 7th day of July, 2015, at the hour of 10:00

A.M. or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard, and then and there show cause, if any they have, why said Petition for Name Change should not be granted.

It Is Further Ordered that a

copy of this Notice be published in the Fallon County Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in Fallon County, Montana, once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks before the

date set for hearing thereof.

Dated this 26th day of May, 2015. s/George w. Huss District Court Judge (Court Seal) 23-26c

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. _________________________ Hay and/or harvest help wanted, Lewistown area. Pay negotiable. Experience, resume, references required.

Drug and tobacco free workplace. 406-366-9144. _________________________ Bozeman Transmission seeks experienced MECHANIC with own tools. 8-5 Mon-Fri. Vacation & Benefits after 1 year.

Wage DOE. Apply in person or call Earl 406-586-5097. _________________________ Meat Manager - Skilled individual with strong leadership skills; "can do” attitude, exceptional customer service to manage Reynolds Market meat dept. in Glendive, MT. Full-time; Responsible for day-to-day operations; cutting, ordering, merchandising; reconciling inventory. Reports to Store Manager. Wage negotiable. Full Benefit package. Apply online www.reynoldsmarket.com or call 1-406-480-4913. _________________________ RN’s up to $45/hr LPN’s up to $37.50/ hr CNA’s up to $22.50 / hr Free gas/ weekly pay $2,000 bonus AACO Nursing Agency 800-656-4414 _________________________ The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is accepting applications for a Court Reporter in Sturgis, SD. The salary is $21.11 - $22.17 per hour, plus additional compensation per page for transcripts, and a 5% salary increase after successful

completion of CRR. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certification. Benefits include paid health insurance, life insurance, generous leave, paid holidays, retirement, no state income tax, and low cost of living. Duties include performing stenographic work in recording and transcribing verbatim circuit or magistrate court proceedings, hearings and conferences. Requires graduation from high school and an NCRA accredited/certified Court Reporting School; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Closing date: Open until filled. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment. To Apply: please submit an electronic application at http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus Requisition #4894. _________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NONOWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com _________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-CommercialStorefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations.

406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com _________________________ 120k ORIGINAL MILES!!!

1995 Corvette Hatchback, white, leather interior, excellent tires,

runs strong. Priced for quick sale $10,400. (406) 628-7672 _________________________ Custom Log Home Packages.

Our patented log building system eliminates settling problems and saves money. Call Nordique System Log Homes, Condon, Montana: 406-7545647. Email: info@nordiqueloghomes.com. _________________________ NEW HOME SUMMER BLOWOUT!! Single Wides, Double Wides & Modular Homes at Clearance Prices!!

Modular Homes starting at $79,500 - Tape & Texture Throughout, Oak Cabinets, Glamour Bath & Much More.

16 x 80 Singlewides - Tape & Texture Throughout & Oak Cabinets starting at $45,900.

Elite Homes - Call Troy at 406696-6282 OR Jason at 406855-2279. _________________________ FOR SALE RV PARK 19 SPACES WITH 8 MOTEL ROOMS. LARGE NEWER MODULAR HOME. NICE AREA FOR TENTS. OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE FREE WITH INCOME. LOCATED IN WOLF POINT. 406-6507697 _________________________ www.BigSkyBid.com Real Estate AUCTION July 8 JointFamily Ranches! Musselshell County - Roundup, MT Preemptive Offer Deadline 6/26.

Offered as Continuous Ranch 1st, see terms! Total would be +798-Ac (80 being BLM), two Homes, 6 wells, shops, fenced, corrals. 1-406-861-4490 - Erich Gabriel co-Broker/Auctioneer Big Sky Bid R.E. AUCTIONS! / 1st Realty Co-Broker: Chris Dunn, MT R.E. Brokers 1-406698-3531

Fallon County Times Classifieds Sell!

Call 406-778-3344

Antiques - Collectibles - Guns - Tools

TIMED ONLINE ONLY

AUCTION

Lots Start Closing Tuesday July 14th, 2015 • 7 p.m. MT Bid Now! www.kinseyauction.com Guns

.300 weatherby Magnum Rifle. Left hand bolt, weatherby south gate 2 3/4x10 weatherby scope, rifle sling and case. Winning bidder must pass a background check and pay $50 FFL fee.

Pickup location will be emailed to winning bidder.

Browning 12 gauge Shot gun. Over Under, sn# 87187 58 Made in Belgium with case. Winning bidder must pass a background check and pay $50 FFL fee. Pickup location will be emailed to winning bidder.

W Richards 10 gauge double barrel percussion Vintage surfboard 1930 Ka!he mea kupanaha Hawaii. Approx. 10’ in length.

120 1/2” L x 22 3/4’ w at widest point, 16 1/4” w at base, Approx. 2 3/4” thick. Has hangers in the back to display.

Antiques/Collectibles 2 sided metal champion spark plug sign Vintage Wagon wheel table Ornate wood center piece Large wagon wheel table Pump Organ Dartmouth College Origin 1886-1895 leather brass stamped handle Cast iron ware Rembrandt, Michelangelo books -Frameable prints Rembrandt, Rubens, Degas, Van Gogh, Utrillo, Toulouse Lautrec, Paintings of Michelangelo, Gauguin. book, with frameable prints in each books 9 pieces cast iron ware. Square egg skillet, 2 griswald skillets 10 and one smaller, Other misc. skillets and vintage wood box

Vintage copper rooster weathervane Eliza J Martinez Providencetown, MA weather vane Human skull Clay Adams Inc. Skull. A skull given to Jim from a well renown dentist Brinkerhoff Ribbon Wire Five rolls of Brinkerhoff RIbbon Wire Approx. lengths (1) roll 180’, (1) roll 90’, (1) roll 94’ , (1) roll 42’, (1) roll 34’ Vintage Ship lantern 2 Prints - Colt army model .44 1860 print- Colt Wells Fargo Model .31 Cal. 1848 print. Colts patent fire arms mfg. co. Second printing .

50” diameter wagon wheel 5/8” tire Vintage Nantucket Wood Rocking Chair Tenor Regal Guitar and Case Vintage barn beams 5 8”x8” timbers. 3) 146” 3 )184” long - Vintage notched wood beams would make beautiful home interior construction design.

Small sail boat 36” long. Wood and metal Several Vintage book box lots Trails Plowed under Charles M. Russell - The West That Was From Texas To Montana by John Leeakey as told to Nellie Snyder Yost.

Misc.

Asko Model 2065 clothes washing machine 23 1/4”wx 32 1/2” hx23 1/2D Wood computer desk Dell Inspiron 17R Lap top computer Giant Bike Sedona cs Handicap walker Blankets pillow cases, sheets for single beds 4 box lots tapes, cd’s cassette, books The artists handbook.

Leather working tools Leather striper, engraving tool set, (2)leather working mallets, stencils, leather case and other misc leather tools Small work table & clothes hanger 31”Hx31”wx22 1/4”

The Jim Moffitt Collection - Miles City, Montana 60 Year Collection of items Selling at Timed Online Only Auction Event.

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Eric Smeltzer 406-989-1063 Glendive Area Rep /Auctioneer J.K. Kinsey 406-971-5812 Baker Area Rep /Auctioneer Main office 406-772-5812

For complete list and descriptions www.kinseyauction.com

Round woven rug 51 3/4” diameter and office chair Electrical cords, plastic gas can funnel Shovels, broom, crow bar 2 spade shovels, push broom, crow bar, movie projector screen 3-16” 5 hole wheels 2 small coolers, 88 Kodak Carousel 140 slide tray Kodak Carousel 140 slide tray. 20 units. (2 box lots of 10) 2 small wood levels, pipe wrench, hammer and shoe stretchers boxlot Box of glass ware 4 drawer wood desk with supplies Tools Inca wood jointer /planer combo Dewalt power shop radial arm 12 piece Craftsmen wood lathe tools with 1 wood chisel saw Rem-line Rolling tool chest Work bench 26”wx56”Lx34”H Wood work bench with rollers Inca wood jointer /planer combo Dremel scroll saw, Craftsmen 4” belt and 6” disc sander combo, Black & Decker 12” band saw ( band saw needs work) Wood levels, shovels, crow bar, boxlots c clamps circle saw, drill bit misc. c clamps, 3 “ hole saw, 9/16” drill bit, head phones, wire basket

Call Today for Your Auction Let’s Talk Auction • It is never too early to plan your auction

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YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown!

To all the businesses who participated in the

Chamber Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser and made it a huge success!

Funds raised will be used for the Downtown Holiday Decorations and the Scholarship Fund Baker Ace Hardware Getim’ Here Baker Rexall Drug Russell’s Clothing Baker Club Lawler’s Corner Bar Heiser’s Bar & Casino

Baker Furniture Insurance Store B&B Septic Service Baker Metal & Recycling Griffith Excavating G & G Garbage Griffith Rental Spirits Plus

Direct Electric Lakeview Country Club Northside Trucking & Auto Salon 86 Jacqueline Stevens Multi-Chem D & M Water Service

U PC CO OM M II N NG G C OM MM MU UN N IIT TY Y E VE EN NT TS S UP CO EV Clip-N-Save these dates:

July

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Fall Festival

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Fallon County Day Stanton Memorial Golf Tournament Eastern Montana Horse Show Relay for Life

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Mainly Marathons

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Crazy Day

October 3 ..........

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Baker Chamber Calcutta Moonlight Madness/ Customer Appreciation

30 .......... Downtown Trick or Treat

August 1 ..........

14th Annual Youth Rodeo Playday

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Fallon County Fair

September TBA ......

December 5 ..........

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Teacher Appreciation Dinner

Fantasy Food Fair Festival of Trees Countdown to Christmas Parade of Lights/Santa Claus

The 20th Annual

BAKER OILFIELD OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

was held Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20, 2015, with 108 golfers in attendance.

The winning team members at this year’s event were:

First Place Klint Flint Ryan Varner Eric Koppinger Bill Curtis Jason Custer Shawn Maher The Baker Oilfield Open and its continued success is only made possible by the generous support of the following local and area businesses: John Crane Production Solutions Investment Centers of America Hufford Construction G&G Garbage Griffith Excavating F&D Oilfield Denbury Resources CT Contracting Crawfords Construction Circle R Steel & Insulation Brightside Daycare Bank of Baker Baker Metal & Recycling Badlands Electric

See You Next Year!!

2015 Tournament Winners Back row (l-r): Bill Curtis, Klint Flint, Eric Koppinger Front row (l-r): Jason Custer, Shawn Maher, Ryan Varner

B&B Septic Direct Electric JA Miller Trucking Distribution NOW Underground Boring D&D Oilfield Prairie Fuels Jacam Balon C&J Energy Services Lakeview Country Club D&M Solutions Farmers Union Oil Co. Spiffy’s 4J Well Service Daktana Wireline Border States Electric

Well Pro, Inc. Wyoming Casing Townsend Accounting Tri State Services Taylor Leavitt Insurance Services Stockman Insurance Sew What Embroidery Quality Transportation Russell’s Clothing Nalco Champion Luff Exploration Multi-Chem Mitchell’s Oilfield Service/Wood Group

A Special Thanks to Eric Kary and his staff • Marissa and her Staff Trish Barth • Kori Kary • Lacee Janz • Alissa Miller Leann Cantrell • Karmen Bagley

Our sincerest thanks goes out to each of these and to the many volunteers, workers and, of course, the golfers who made this another extremely successful and fun tournament.

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Free Style Motocross Thursday, August 20 • 7:00 p.m.

$15 - General Admission • $10 7-17 • Six & Under - FREE

TWO WAY Crossing Friday August 21 • 7:00 p.m.

Tickets - $5.00 • Six & Under - FREE

PRCA RODEOS

Loverboy

General Admission $5 • 6 & Under - FREE

Reserved Seating $30 - $40 - $50

General Admission $15 • Age 7 -17 $10 • 6 & Under - FREE

Friday, August 21 8:00 a.m.

PRCA & WRPA Slack

Saturday, August 22 • 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday August 22 - 23 • 1:00 p.m.

Baker Wrestling Club Demolition Derby Sunday, August 23 • 6:00 p.m.

General Admission $7 • Six & Under FREE

Free Stage Events • Young Guns Wild West Fun Park • Pippi the Clown • Doo-Wah Riders • Powerhouse Dance • Jeff Martin - Comedy Magic • Loop Rawlins - One Man Wild West Show • Copper Mountain Band to follow night shows Thurs., Fri., & Sat. on the patio

Funtime Carnival THURSDAY 6 - 11 P.M. • FRIDAY 5 - 11 P.M. SATURDAY 1 - 11 P.M. • SUNDAY 1 - 6 P.M.

Pet Parade

Friday, August 21 • 6:00 p.m.

Holiday Attire • Owner Look-A-Like Most Unique Pet • Tricks I can Do Fancy Feline

Fallon County Fairgrounds 3440 S Hwy 7, Baker, MT 59313 Tickets: 406-778-8713 • Office: (406) 778-2451 falcofair@midrivers.com • falloncounty.net LINK Fair

Fallon County Fair Parade Saturday, August 22 • 11:00 a.m.