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VOLUME 100

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FALLON County

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BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016

Fallon County Day - July 4th Celebration

By Sherry Vogel Independence Day - July 4 is quickly approaching. Plan to gather up the family, pack your coolers, and grab a blanket, lawn chairs, and sunscreen for a day of fun in the sun as the Baker Recreation Department hosts Fallon County Day. Triangle Park, on the south end of the Baker Lake, is the place to be. Activities get underway at 8 a.m. with a 5K Walk/Run, followed by the “Kids Fun Run” at 9:30 a.m. Kids 1-12 are invited to participate.

Golfers will want to report to the Lakeview Country Club to participate in the annual July 4 Golf Scramble at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There will be four person teams consisting of men, women, and mixed for a fee of $5 per person. Worried you won’t have enough for a team? The friendly crew at the golf course will set you up with a team in need of another player, if possible. Later after lunch, the public is encouraged to try your hand at golf, as golfing will be free from 1-6 p.m.

Relax, enjoy a picnic lunch or food from the concessions, while the kids play on the playground or enjoy one of the many free N-Flatable Toys/Games that run from 2-9 p.m.

Savor a slice of cold, juicy watermelon under a shade tree while you enjoy watching the coed sand volleyball tournament.

No pre-registration is required. People may come with a team SEE FALLON COUNTY DAY, PAGE 4

The Splash Park, located at Iron Horse Park in Baker, is officially open for summer fun Photo by Sherry Vogel from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. weather permitting.

Officials seek best solution to remove debris from lake Submitted by Fallon County Commissioners Fallon County is in the process of determining the best solutions for removing the debris from Baker Lake. Local officials have met with state and federal agency resources including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Montana Department of Emergency Services (DES), Montana Department of Military Affairs, Governor’s Budget Office, Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in an attempt to gather insight into all options for assistance that might be available and the best tactic for requesting assistance as it pertains to the lake. In addition, the Lt. Governor, Mike Cooney, and staff representing Senator Tester, Senator Daines and Congressman Zinke have all been on site to see the damage caused by the tornado and have offered to assist in any manner they can.

The final determination on methods, cost, and extensiveness of clean up will be determined in the coming days as the Commission gathers information from contractors and engineers on options and cost and those options and costs are vetted against the guidelines that both the Montana DES and FEMA must follow. At this point, no formal decisions or determinations have been made.

This should not be deemed as any of the agencies or Fallon County’s formal positions on the issue. The discussions will be ongoing and dynamic as all parties work toward a solution.

The guidelines as they related to

Baker lake and the removal of debris appear to fall into three clean up scenarios: 1. The debris that is at or near the water surface (within approximately two feet) of the lake appears to fall within the el-

debris that is on the lake’s bottom or debris that has been embedded in the silt is at issue. FEMA guidelines state that only debris deposited by the event may be removed and if that debris is removed with silt, the eligibility becomes gray. If the project is deemed to be an improvement to the facility because additional materials are removed, then the county would be responsible for those costs and/or that clean up method would not be approved.

From a Fallon County perspective, the preferred clean up method includes removal of all debris including nails, sheet metal, insulation, etc. that poses a health and safety risk. At this point, financial assistance for that level of clean up is in igible emergency clean up category.

2. Debris that is within five feet of the water surface and/or on the lake bottom at a depth of five feet or less may fall within the FEMA restoration eligibility criteria.

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The Commission asks for your patience as they work with the various agencies in determining what assistance might be available. As a part of this process, the Commission will pass a two mill emergency levy, a required step in getting a formal request to the Governor for a state emergency declaration. The state will look at eligible costs and the state’s resources and determine if a request to President Obama for a federal disaster declaration is warranted. Determining the eligible costs associated with the lake will be a key factor in that decision.

Updates will be given to the community as more information becomes available.

Submitted Photos

Skywarn Spotter Training Class in Baker

TAKE NOTE . . .

Times office closed The Fallon County Times will be closed Monday, July 4.

Deadline will remain the same, Tuesday, July 5, at 2 p.m.

Have a safe and enjoyable day!

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Thursday, June 30 • 7 - 9 p.m. • Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.

Community Healing Event Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen invites Baker area residents affected by tornado to bring questions about property insurance straight to the experts Thursday, June 30, 6 - 9 p.m. Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. More information on page 3.

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 7, 2006 -- Fallon County Day began with fun and games and ended with a bang! Brian Davis placed first in the horseshoe contest.

First place volleyball team consisted of Chad and Casey Varner, Mandi and Marnee Overton, Blake Parini, Marisa Straub, Devon Harrison, Aaron Straub, and Tonia McCamish. . . Baker Babe Ruth ended the season this past week by capturing the leave and tournament championships. They finished the season with an overall record of 23-5. Players on the winning team were Bryce Kramlick, Eric Hanson, Cole Meschke, Dalton Arnell, Blake Rudolph, Tate Wickham, Greg Powell, Chase Wyrick, Bryan Overton, Daniel Chester, and Trey Shipman. Coaches are Bo Lingle and Kregg Shipman. . .

Becky Erickson, formerly of Ekalaka, opened Dizine Salon June 23 across the street from the Bowling Alley in the same building as The Upper Cut. . .

Chris Heiser will celebrate his 21st birthday July 5. . . . Temperature reached 105 degrees June 29. . . A relay run across the length and breadth of America which is dedicated to the cause of world harmony will pass through Baker July 7 at approximately 3 p.m. . . For the 2006-07 school year, Plevna School District #55 will be implementing a modified four day school week. . .

It is so dry in the immediate area that people are warned to be very cautious with fireworks, burning trash, etc.

20 YEARS AGO Friday, July 5, 1996 -Ismay native Lynn Rieger is spending her summer interning at Lawler Drug in Baker.

She is a fifth year pharmacy major at South Dakota State University in Brookings. . . A unique collection of antique bicycles and collectibles will be on display at Joe, Montana during the Independence Day celebration July 6. Marion Callen of Baker has been collecting bicycles for 12 years and now has over 60 of them to display. . . A tragic accident took the life of 19 year old Matthew Christopher Larson.

He is the son of Mike and Carol Larson of Plains and grandson of Fred and Norma Buerkle of Plevna. . . A Tunby family reunion will be held July 14 at the home place. . .

Rev. Arthur and Esther Wetzel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 14. . .

Austine Steen will celebrate

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her 85th birthday July 14. . .

Reynolds Supermarket July Employee of the Month is Charlotte Carl. . . Chet Christensen and Allen Beyers were the lucky winners of bicycles presented by Kenny Schell during Lake City Shopping Center Appreciation Days. . .

Art and Marge Koenig will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 14.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 3, 1986-The O’Donnell reunion will be held July 5 at Camp Needmore. . . Mildred Griffith, age 68, passed away June 25. . .

Leonard and Joanne Leland were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary June 25. . . . Mary Alice Meccage, age 68, passed away June 28. . .

William Price was elected associate justice, third position, as well as City of Powder River Councilman. He was also chosen outstanding citizen of Powder River City at Boys State. Mark Hecker was elected Clerk of Court of the Bitterroot County.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 1, 1976-Picture: Larry Neutgens, Angie Schell, Ron Callen, Sharon Varner, Jan Singer and Tom Bechtold are showing how to get into one of the “Big” sacks to be used Saturday at the “Everything Goes” contest sponsored by the Baker Jaycees at the Gala Celebration. . . Pictures: Baker’s first divisional basketball championship team. Coach Bill Coey, Don Nash, Jack Lawler, Delbert Halsey, Dale Smeltzer, Eugene Russell, Bud Mellor, Jack Smith and manager Buzz Flint. Coach Coey and Delbert Halsey were killed in action in WWII. . . At a special city council meeting held Wednesday, it was decided to appoint council president Herb Varner as mayor and Jerry Smeltzer as alderman.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 7, 1966 -James Sparks and Annette Abrams left Tuesday for a state conservation camp near Havre. . . Baker American Legion baseball team captured the championship Sunday night in the Beach invitational tournament by defeating Beach 4-1 behind the three hit pitching of Randy Pool who struck out nine and walked

two. . . Gene Huntley filed Wednesday for the position of Senator for Carter, Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux Counties. . . . Miss Linda Giesick has been appointed by county commissioners of FallonCarter Counties to serve as Extension Home Economist.

60 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 5, 1956-Considerable difficulty was encountered by Helmrich and Payne drilling contractors when they skidded their rig from a Shell well in the Little Beaver field to a location in Sec. 13. While the skidding ground looked dry and solid, the rig hit the gumbo and several cats were needed to skid it into place. . . George Askin, Ismay, was a caller in Baker Tuesday and stated he had recently completed a water well for the City of Baker and more recently two wells in the Billings area. . . JoAnn Rabe and Jean Morton gave their Girls State reports to the Times. . . A crowd far beyond expectations attended the first stock car race of the Sagebrush Racing Association Sunday afternoon at the Fuchs farm west of Baker.

weather report for the week was hot and dry with a high of 110 degrees recorded. . .

Bernie Heiser this week sold his half interest in “Bernie’s Bar” to James Mulry of Calumet and is going back into railroad work. Leif Holmlund opened the Red and White Service Station at the west end of Baker this week.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 1, 1926 -Plevna is set for the biggest celebration in its history.

Baker business houses will lock up Saturday noon so all can celebrate with the rest of the gang at Plevna. . . The William Damon family left this week for Damon, S.D., where they will make their home. The Damon Hotel will be in charge of C.J. Russell.

Wm. Damon is one of the pioneers of the country and an old resident of Baker. . . The People’s Exchange, which has been closed for some time, will open next Tuesday under the management of C.O. Wright from Ismay. . . Miss Edna McFarland and Miss Jessie Slater of the local telephone exchange were brought back to Baker from the Wibaux hospital where they 70 YEARS AGO had been taken following an Thursday, July 4, 1946 -- automobile accident.

Last Sunday a representative from the Times Office traveled as far as the Urvin Cox ranch and saw the damage done by Submitted by Jay Gregory the hail storm that began west Ten people came out to play of the Willard community and pinochle June 26 at the Baker streaked jaggedly across North Senior Citizen Center. There Dakota. E. Sikorski, Mart was one table of four players Cretsinger, William and two tables of three playBergstrom, J.A. Bruski, Bob ers.

Varner and Gerald Knutson Winners were Marj Peterson, were among the heavy losers Alvina Varner, Gwen Setinc, while Louis Blaser, John and Delbert Schweigert.

Meccage, Chas. Hansen, Pinochle will be played at Urvin Cox, John and Harold the Senior Citizen Center next Rusley suffered nearly 100 Sunday, July 3, at 1:30 p.m. percent loss. . . Mrs. George West, employed in the ladies Weather Vane ready to wear at Penneys, retired last Saturday. She was reJune 22 79 51 placed by Miss Violet June 23 87 49 Schueler.

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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 9, 1936 -- A caravan will leave for Miles City Monday morning to join the Elmer Holt for Governor Day to be celebrated. . . The

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100 Years Ago Thieves will serve time

Sheriff Jones and deputies are to be congratulated on the work they have done for Fallon County. They have finally succeeded after three years of hard and desperate work to break up the organization of a gang of horse thieves that have been operating in South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. This has been an uphill fight as the ranchers and people who could give evidence were afraid to notify the officers for fear some of their stock would be taken in payment for trying to break up the gang.

Our Montana officers were instrumental in helping to convict five of this gang in South Dakota last winter, and now feel that they have been recompensed for their work as four were convicted last week whom they know belong in this organized gang.

The trial for the master key of the organization of the three states is now in progress, and if the people will still help as in the past, the breaking up of this gang is assured.

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Six men taken to Deer Lodge Six men were taken to Deer Lodge Sunday morning. they were Oscar and Denver Woods, convicted of cattle stealing and given a sentence of from five to seven years. Robert James, convicted of horse stealing, for which the court placed a sentence of from five to seven years. John T. McCrory for receiving stolen property on which the jury fixed a verdict of from six months to a year, and William McCrory who pled guilty to receiving stolen property belonging to W.A. Garvey and was given a term of from one to three years, and A.C. McCrory who pled guilty to receiving stolen property belonging to W.A. Garvy and was sentenced to from one to three years.

Jacob Holverson from Meade County, South Dakota, was in Baker last week, a witness in the John T. McCrory case.

Jack Chesler was convicted by the jury of the robbery which occurred back of the Ravey salon in Baker some time ago. His sentence has not been fixed as yet.

The Wm. McCracken grand larceny case came up for trail on Wednesday, Attorneys for the defense are H.P. Atwater and H.M. Lewis of Sturgis, S. Dakota, and Sharpless Walker of Miles City. Attorney Edwin S. Booth is assisting County Attorney Dousman in the prosecution.

Dan Stewart of Ekalaka was acquitted by the jury of altering and defacing brands. L.L. Wheeler of Ekalaka was his attorney. Sharpless Walker of Miles City assisted County Attorney Dousman in the prosecution.

W.A. Garvey, owner of some of the horses stolen last spring, was in Baker last week attending court. These horses are the stolen property which John T. McCrory was convicted of receiving and for which the jury gave him a sentence of from six months to a year.

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Items of interest of Willard C.J. Anderson is drilling winter wheat for Chas. A. Berg.

The Farmers Club will meet Oct. 21st; all members should attend.

Will Howie sold his land near Willard to a party from Hawley, Minn., for $22.00 per acre.

J.J. Lunder is busy hauling his winter supply of coal.

The Club members will give a basket social Oct. 27. The proceeds will go towards paying for the hall.

Oscar Sjelstad is working for Elmer Anderson at present.

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.I. Burke is reported to be very ill with summer complaint.

Among the invited guests who took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Anderson last Sunday were Theo Bergstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fost, Elmer Anderson and family, Chas A. Berg, Rev. L. Anderson and Miss Lillie Roget.

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100 Years Ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people.

Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times turned 100 years old the week of May 25, 2016.

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Dear Baker Community, In light of the recent controversy around the Baker High School track being padlocked and closed for usage during certain hours of the day, and on behalf of the Board of Trustees and administration, I would like an opportunity to shed some light on the issue at hand. There have been many questions revolving around “Facility Usage”.

• What is the policy?

• Is this a new policy?

• Was this addressed in a board meeting?

• What was the decision of the board in regards to this policy?

• Were the business(es) at hand addressed?

• Who is enforcing the policy?

• Why were the padlocks put in place?

• Who is affected by this?

• Who can use the facility?

Board Policy (4330) states the following.

Community Use of School Facilities School facilities are available to the community for educational, civic, cultural and other noncommercial uses consistent with the public interest, when such use will not interfere with the school program or school-sponsored activities. Use of school facilities for school purposes has precedence over all other uses. Persons on school premises must abide by District conduct rules at all times.

Student and school-related organizations shall be granted the use of school facilities at no cost. Other organizations granted the use of school facilities shall pay fees and costs. The Superintendent will develop procedures to manage the community use of school facilities, which will be reviewed and approved by the Board. Use of school facilities requires the administration’s approval and is subject to the procedures.

Administration will approve and schedule various uses of school facilities. A master calendar will be kept in the office for scheduling dates to avoid conflicts. Should a conflict arise, the District reserves the right to cancel an approved request when it is determined that the facilities are needed for school purposes. Requests for use of school facilities must be submitted to the Superintendent’s office in advance of the event.

Permits for the use of any school building for a meeting at which there will be a discussion of religious, social, economic, or political problems shall be granted only on condition that such meetings shall be open to all who desire to attend. Applications must be approved by the administration who may seek Board approval when topics may be particularly controversial.

This policy has been in place for many years (prior to Don Schillinger’s Superintendent residency) and reviewed/revised during his residency, so this is not a new policy. It was brought to the attention of the board that there was potential “misinterpretation” of this pol-

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icy and possible “misuse” of the facility in regards to the policy by a local business (underlined areas). Thus, the issue was added as an agenda item for our June 8 meeting taking place in the BHS board room with the business in question contacted and represented at the meeting. During this meeting, there was discussion to “table” the agenda item and the board members and business members would do some external research: find alternative options and research other school policies in surrounding areas to see if there were “work arounds” for the current policy in place.

The current policy is being enforced by the Board of Trustees and local administration of our school and facilities. Another meeting was held June 20 to discuss the findings; where four members of the Board of Trustees, Clerk, Superintendent, and local representatives for the business were present. At this meeting, it was decided that we (BHS Board of Trustees and Administration) would leave Board policy 4330 as it currently stands. Meeting minutes are open to the public and may be accessed through the Clerk.

The padlocks were put in place to prevent “commercial” use of our facilities until proper signage could be posted in regards to board policy and compliance expectations. Please know there were conversations with legal representatives and insurance agencies that “highly” discouraged opening up the use of the facilities for commercial usage or changing our policies for accommodations to do such.

Other statutes that support our position and our policy: 20-6-602. Trustees’ power over property. The trustees of any district other than a high school district operating a county high school shall have the power and the responsibility to hold in trust all real and personal property of the district for the benefit of the schools and children of the district. In the name of the county, the trustees of a high school district operating a county high school, as defined by 20-6-101, shall have the power and the responsibility to hold in trust all real and personal property of the district for the benefit of the schools and children of the district.

The rec department has authority to use the school’s

property because it is authorized under separate statutes.

Title 20, Chapter 7, Part 8.

20-7-801. Public recreation program authorized. (1) Any city or town, including any board of park commissioners, may expend funds from the band fund and the park fund of the city or town for the purpose of operating a program of public recreation and playgrounds and for this purpose may acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, and other recreation facilities. (2) Any school district may cooperate in such program.

20-7-804. Authority of board of public education. In all cases where school property is utilized, the board of public education shall have authority: (1) to establish minimum qualifications of local recreational directors and instructors; and (2) to prepare or cause to be prepared, published, and distributed adequate and appropriate manuals and other materials as it may deem necessary or suitable to carry on said recreational program and to carry out the provisions of this part.

20-7-805. Recreational use of school facilities secondary.

The facilities of any school district operating a recreational program pursuant to the provisions of this part shall be used primarily for the purpose of conducting a regular school curriculum, and the use of school facilities for recreational purposes authorized by this part shall be secondary.

Furthermore, we would like to encourage individual use of the facility that is in accordance with the designed purpose of the track and field.

Please remember that this usage cannot be under profitable conditions and is intended for “non-commercial” use only. If there are questions or concerns in regards to the policy, please contact Baker Public Schools and ask to speak with our administration.

If you would like to hold an event that accommodates an affiliated group, please contact our administration with details and scheduling. Thanks for taking time to be informed on this issue and for your support of Baker Public Schools. We are truly grateful for the facilities that we have and our ability to share them with the community!

Regards, s/Christy Follmer Baker Public Schools Board Chair (On behalf of Baker Public Schools Board of Trustees and Administration.)

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Property Rights Organization meeting Submitted by Wanda Pinnow The Property Rights Organization-Montana Gas Storage Stewardship Group, LLC (PRO-MGSSG) committee held a public meeting June 23 at the Fallon County exhibit hall. With almost 200 Fallon County property owners in attendance, they were introduced to the group’s legal counsel. An explanation of the most recent letter sent from WBI’s Montana lawyers was given. With WBI threatening condemnation if property owners did not sign immediately, it was explained that this is a lengthy process. A draft letter and addresses were given so property members could write their legislative members.

Everyone at the meeting voted to be part of the group.

The committee presented an Operating Agreement to the property owners. If you wish to be part of the group, you must complete the information on this form and return it to the group. Forms are available from Cindy Atkins at All 4 U Flowers on Main Street.

Please return your forms by July 15.

If you sign the WBI easement agreement, you are releasing WBI Energy of any liability pertaining to the storage space and the surface space they are requiring. If an accident happens because of them doing business on your property, why are you the property owner the liable party?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PRO-MGSSG committee members who are Kevin Braun, chairman; Mike Griffith, vice-chairman; and Sharon Gookin, secretarytreasurer; Dustin Krech, Cindy Atkins, Larry Singer, and Wanda Pinnow.

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By Sherry Vogel The 4th of July means family barbecues, picnics, fun in the park, and fireworks. Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, and you’ll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe. Take extra precautions this Fourth of July and your holiday will be a blast!

• Never allow young children too handle fireworks.

• Light fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from onlookers, houses, and flammable materials.

• Light one device at a time; maintain a safe distance after lighting.

• Never ignite devices in a container.

• Do not allow any running or horseplay while fireworks are being used.

• Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks; douse and soak them with water and discard them safely.

• Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks.

• Pets have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed.

• Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they’ll run loose or get injured.

Lindeen announces “Tornado Help” event in Baker Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen is inviting Baker area residents affected by recent tornado activity to bring their questions about property insurance straight to the experts at a Community Healing Event in Baker Thursday evening June 30.

As part of the event, staff from Lindeen’s office will hold a “tornado help” workshop, answering questions and providing one-on-one confidential advice for residents with concerns or complaints about insurance issues following the June 11 tornados. The workshop will also offer tips to avoid being victimized by “storm chasers” -- contractors who come to communities in the aftermath of disasters,

some of whom perform substandard work or commit insurance fraud.

“We’re honored to be part of the Community Healing Event in Baker,” Lindeen said. “For people trying to get their lives back together after a disaster like these tornados, making an insurance claim can be a complicated and frustrating process. It’s important that Montanans know their rights and where to turn for information, and I hope we can play a small part in the healing of the community.”

The event is Thursday, June 30, from 6-9 p.m. in the exhibit hall at the fairgrounds.

For more information, call the Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance at 800-332-6148.

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Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

July 4 - Holiday - office closed July 8 - Bring on the Cake and Let’s Decorate, Ekalaka July 9 - History Hike, Ekalaka July 13-16 - 4-H Congress July 19 - Carter County Range Tour July 20 - Tri-County Range Tour; Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting; Fallon County 4-H Council meeting.

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Nellie MacKay Rost celebrates 90th

By Sherry Vogel Nellie MacKay Rost of rural Marmarth celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by many of her 11 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren May 7, 2016 at the exhibit hall in Baker.

Nellie Elizabeth MacKay was born May 3, 1926 on the MacKay ranch west of Willard. Her mother, Marie Honstain MacKay, was attended by an area midwife, Mrs. Sparks. Nellie spent the first five years of her childhood playing along the Lame Jones River with her brother Al. When she became school age, she and Al would ride horseback in the nice weather, traveling two miles, to attend Gregerson Country School.

She remembers that in the winter her father, William “Billy” MacKay, would heat rocks in the oven, then place them under tanned hides which covered her and her siblings to keep them warm as he delivered them to school.

By third grade, the MacKay kids attended school in Baker.

They boarded at the Fallon House until one incident when her sister, Ella, brought home bed bugs. After that her dad purchased a house in town. Nellie and her sister Anna Mae spent their high school summers herding sheep. They slept in a covered

wagon. Nellie received a new bicycle as summer wages the summer of her junior year.

Then the next summer, after her graduation in 1944, she earned a trip to California to visit her Aunt Ella and Grandma Honstain. She enjoyed the long train ride and passed time playing cards with soldiers. Many years later, one soldier would pass through Baker, and recognized Nellie. She didn’t recognize him until he mentioned he’d cheated at cards when the train passed through a dark tunnel.

When attending a rodeo in Medora, ND, Nellie was attracted to the laughter of a young bronc buster by the name of Murril “Tubby” Rost.

“Must have been some laugh,” as the young couple got married Aug. 17, 1946.

The Rosts worked various jobs throughout the years and lived in a number of communities throughout Montana.

After working on a dairy farm in Bozeman in 1951, they moved back to Baker.

The fall of 1952, Nellie was stricken with polio. Nellie said, “My doctors told me I would probably never walk

Fallon County Gun Range hosted a Gun Competition/Trap Shoot Event during the Montana State High School Rodeo Finals on June 8.

Photo by Sherry Vogel

Legal Tip Sagebrush Fallon County Day of the Week Sisters Continued from page 1 Did you know … of six players, or come to the that dissolution (divorce) in luncheon military families is different than in non-military families?

Dissolution in military families involves unique issues.

For example, a dissolution filed against a military member on active duty may have different deadlines. There may be different options for getting child support and health insurance coverage for military children and spouses.

For more information, please visit the Veterans and Military section of: www.MontanaLawHelp.org.

If you can’t find the information you want, click on the “LiveHelp” button. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800666-6899.

Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from buildings and vehicles in designated areas.

Extension Summer Fun Series The Fallon/Carter County Extension Office will be offering several workshops this summer. These workshops will be open to anyone who would like to attend, but will be geared towards the 4-H age group.

Please join us July 8 from 35 p.m. at the Ekalaka Event Center for the “Bring on the Cake, Let’s Decorate” workshop. Instructor Erin Lutts will demonstrate basic cake decorating techniques and also some techniques that she has developed herself. Participants will then get to create their own masterpiece using these techniques on their own mini cake.

The next workshop in this series will be July 9 at 10 a.m. starting at the Carter County Museum. Participants will meet at the Museum and travel arrangements will be made there. Participants who plan on driving their own vehicle need to have a high clearance vehicle as the road to Starvation Butte will be rough. Participants will be climbing Starvation Butte with guide Helen Stevens.

again. They did not know my determination.” She crawled, hobbled, and willed herself to successfully walk again.

Throughout the years, Nellie being a hard worker, has managed or been employed at the Biffle Cafe, Ismay Bar, Green Dragon, Eastside Truck Stop, Palm Tavern, Heiser’s, Sleeth’s, and the Corner Bar. She worked beside her husband in the dairy business, cattle ranching, livestock feed business and house construction. She also backed him when he worked in the oil field and worked in road construction.

In 1970, Tubby and Nellie purchased a small ranch east of Marmarth. They have raised cows, chickens, as well as llamas and ostriches.

Tubby passed away Oct. 12, 1997. Always a country girl, Nellie remains on the farm.

With the help of her family and friends, she is active in raising a small herd of cattle and a few chickens. She still drives a riding lawn mower to mow her yard, pitches loose hay to her cows and plants a garden every year.

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Helen will discuss the rich Native American history and other unique features the area offers. It will be the responsibility of the participants to pack their own lunch. Coolers and water will be provided.

Other activities will include viewing teepee rings, foster rock and a search for lost cavalry soldiers. Please plan on being on this tour for the majority of the day. The estimated time of returning to Carter County Museum will be 6:30 p.m.

For more information on these events or to RSVP, please contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

The final workshop for this series will be “Infinity and Beyond”, July 22, at the Ekalaka Event Center.

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NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Ambulance Board -2 positions – (1)-4 year term; (1)- term expires June 30, 2018 Cemetery Board -1 position – 3 year term Council on Aging -1 position – 3 year term Planning Board -(County Member)-1 position – 2 year term Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) -1 position – term expires June 30, 2018 Tax Appeal Board -1 position – 3 year term “Letter of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due by Wednesday, July 6, 2016 by 10:00 a.m.

If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106.

The Commissioners will appoint in the afternoon, Wednesday, July 6, 2016

courts and be assigned to a team.

These games start at 2 p.m. and will be held in the sand court south of the park Gazebo. Then at 4 p.m. the free horseshoe tourney will follow at the lake horseshoe pits.

As dusk sets in, revel in lighting up sparklers and small family fireworks. Then settle back on your blankets, under a beauSummer school sign-up for tiful star studded night sky, to students in next year’s grades delight in a brilliant, breathtak1-6 will be Friday, July 1, ing display of community firefrom 8 a.m. - 12 noon. works as they shout out liberty School starts Tuesday, July 5, in this our home - Land of the at Longfellow School in Free.

Baker from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. *Reminder: Baker Lake and shore area are off limits to swimming, fishing, and boating.

Sagebrush Sisters luncheon will be held Friday, July 8, 12:45 p.m. at the Red River Inn.

Summer School

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McKenzie selected to the NSWCA Hall of Fame Charles McKenzie of Baker was selected as a member of the Back row, l-r: Wyatt Hagadone, Jaron Lingle, Hawkin Custer, Quinn Griffith, Gentre Coulter, Riley Williams Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of and Cooper O’Connor.

Fame on May 4 at the 35th Annual Hall of Fame banquet.

Front row, l-r: Coach Bo Lingle, Jesse Brawley, Aidyen Schwartz, Chase Follmer, Drake Graham, Tucker McKenzie was a three time State Champion from Boys Town.

Miller, Chance Follmer, and Coach Chris Brawley.

After high school he wrestled for Arizona State and then moved back to Nebraska and wrestled for University of Nebraska at Omaha from 1975-1979. He enlisted in the US Navy and wresThe Baker Minors Baseball team competed in the double June 26, they would face the Rays from Miles City at 9:40 tled for the Navy from 1983-1984. elimination Grand Slam Tournament June 24-26 for the final a.m., and again came out on top with a score of 9-7. This win competition of the year in Miles City. They started the tourna- put them into the championship game that afternoon where they ment on a roll with an 18-1 win over the A’s from Miles City, would once again face the Rays. Baker came out victorious in June 24. the championship game with a score of 6-1.

They then took on the Rockies at 4:20 p.m. June 25. Baker Congratulations to the players and coaches on a great seacame out on top with a 9-5 win, advancing them to morning son!

Bozeman - Area students Students earning a 3.5 GPA play the next day. named to Montana State Uni- will receive recognition for versity, Bozeman spring se- being listed on the dean’s list. mester honor rolls were Gina A full-time undergraduate stuCantalupo*, Jase Rost and dent (enrolling in and comThe Red Cross continues to disaster team will meet with free service. They can also 1-800-272-6669 and ask for Abigail Tunby. pleting a minimum of 12 meet with individuals and each individual or family to call the Disaster Distress Volunteer Services.

Students must complete a credits) who earns a 3.25 GPA You can help people affamilies in Baker who were assess their situation and pro- helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or minimum of 12 credit hours to during the semester is listed impacted by the Baker tor- vide financial assistance to text TalkWithUs to 66746 to fected by disasters like tornabe on either the President’s on the semester honor roll. nado to assist them with their cover some of their most ur- connect with a trained crisis dos, as well as countless other List (4.0 GPA) or Dean’s List immediate disaster-related gent needs. They will also counselor. The Disaster Dis- crises at home and around the (3.5 GPA or higher). needs. The nonprofit organi- provide referrals to other or- tress Helpline’s number 1- world, by making a donation *4.0 Grade Point Average Fallon County zation is also working with ganizations that can provide 800-846-8517 is available for to the American Red Cross.

Missoula - Darby BettenTimes individuals who are hearing- Your gift enables the Red local officials and other or- longer–term assistance.” hausen* was named to the Cross to prepare for and proIt can be difficult to process impaired. ganizations like Montana Deadlines: University of Montana, MisAnyone who would like to vide shelter, food, emotional VOAD (Voluntary Organiza- the full impact of a disaster.

Tuesday 2 p.m. soula spring semester Dean’s tions Active in Disaster) While Red Cross disaster vol- help their community during support and other assistance List. members to connect residents unteers are trained to provide and after a disaster is urged to in response to disasters. To Students must be undergradwith the longer-term re- emotional first aid, they can sign up as a Red Cross volun- make a donation, please go to: uates, earn a semester GPA of sources they may need to also connect disaster victims teer. The Red Cross provides www.redcross.org/montana or 3.5 or higher and receive fully recover from the damage with professional counselors free training to all its volun- call 1-800-272-6668. Contrigrades of A or B in at least who can provide more in- teers and has many open po- butions may also be sent to wrought by the twister.

Keep a nine credits.

“Anyone who was im- depth support to help individ- sitions in the area, for disaster American Red Cross of Monbucket of water *GPA greater than 3.5 but pacted by the tornado can uals who are struggling with responders and for those who tana, 1300 28th Street South, or garden hose less than 4.0. come to the Red Cross for the psychological impact of a prefer to work behind the Great Falls, MT 59405. handy when Butte - Sheldon Ridenhower help,” says Anna Fernandez- disaster. Disaster victims who scenes. To find out more and lighting of Baker was named to the Gevaert, spokesperson for need help are urged to call 1- to apply, go to: fireworks. spring semester honor roll and Montana Red Cross. “Our 800-272-6668 to access this redcross.org/montana or call dean’s list at Montana Tech.

Baker Minors compete in Grand Slam Tourney

Area students named to MSU honor rolls

Red Cross continues work in Baker

Direct Electric

Consumer Alert: _____________________________ Lindeen urges tornado victims to take steps to avoid scammers Helena - Following the massive damage caused by a pair of tornados in the Baker area, Insurance Commissioner Monica J. Lindeen is asking residents to look out for “storm chasers” or contractors seeking work in ravaged communities, sometimes victimizing residents further with shoddy work, or committing insurance fraud.

The weekend storm in Baker matches the strongest tornado activity in Montana history, causing more than $1 million in damage and damaging scores of homes.

“People in sudden crisis unfortunately make good targets for dishonest operators hoping to make some quick cash with substantial work or shady business practices,” Lindeen said. “The majority of contractors seeking this kind of work are legitimate,

but catastrophic events always bring out a few trying to take advantage of the situation. Homeowners should take a few simple steps to make sure they’re working with legitimate contractors, and don’t set themselves up to be ripped off.”

Lindeen suggests some simple steps to avoid being scammed.

• Take photos of all damage.

• Never sign blank insurance forms or incomplete contracts.

• Ask for and verify references.

• Don’t finish paying for work or sign a completion certificate until the work is done and approved by you.

• Check the Better Business Bureau and other online sources for any reports of previous scams.

Montanans should be wary of any contractor who: • Comes door-to-door and uses high pressure sales tac-

tics, like trying to get you to sign something immediately.

• Makes offers of a free roof or siding - or offers a way around paying your insurance deductible.

• Has out-of-state driver’s licenses or out-of-state tags on their vehicles.

• Asks to submit your insurance claim for you. Never allow a contractor to submit your insurance claim for you because your insurance company can only accept a claim from you - the customer.

Lindeen also advised Montanans to check the website of the Montana Secretary of State (https://app.mt.gov/bes) to find out if a business is licensed to operate in Montana.

Even some businesses that claim to be “locally owned and operated” are in fact part of out-of-state enterprises that come to communities and quickly leave again.

Contractors are also required to be licensed with the

Montana Department of Labor and Industry, which maintains a searchable database at: http://erd.dli.mt.gov/workcomp-regulations/montana-

contractor.

Lindeen asks Montanans with questions or who want to report suspected insurance fraud to call her office at 800332-6148.

406-778-3274

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FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~

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CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY

Mini Burritos w/ Jalapeno Corn Nuggets $6.00

Cheese Burger w/Onion Rings & F’real Shake $7.00

BBQ Pork w/Cheese Sticks $6.00

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Neumann committed to playing lacrosse

Olga Ehret of Superior Care Villa visits with volunteer Dawn Ehret. The Villa hosted a volunteer appreciation for their hard working and faithful volunteers. A delicious cake, homemade mints, door prizes and presents made the afternoon a big success. The event was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

Monte Sipma looks on as Superior Care Villa volunteers open their appreciation gifts.

Mid-Rivers meeting of the members Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. members gathered in the Lambert Public School Gymnasium in Lambert June 2, for the 2016 Meeting of the Members.

Items of business included electing three members to the cooperative’s board of trustees, informing members of the cooperative’s financial performance and future plans, and awarding 12 scholarships to area students. Trustees Gene Engen (District 4) , Dave Rice (District 5), and Craig Johnson (District 6) were re-elected to three year terms to the Mid-Rivers Board of Trustees.

Mid-Rivers’ General Manager Michael Candelaria provided an update on the financial condition of the cooperative and the many technological and regulatory

changes the cooperative is facing. Craig Dyk, MidRivers’ Accounting Manager, presented the cooperative’s 2015 audit report.

Todd Erickson, Mid-Rivers Central Office Supervisor from Glendive, was honored with the “John Lutter Employee of the Year” Award.

Mr. Lutter, who retired from Mid-Rivers in 2005 after nearly 34 years of dedicated service, was in attendance to present Erickson with his award. Mid-Rivers members attending the meeting were treated to a barbecue lunch.

Door prizes including gift certificates to Lambert businesses and items provided by Mid-Rivers’ vendor KLJ Engineering were handed out during the meeting.

Mid-Rivers continued its commitment to education by

awarding twelve $500 scholarships through a drawing of students attending the meeting. These twelve scholarships are offered to any student attending a higher education institution in the fall of 2016, whose parent or guardian is a member of the Cooperative. Through this drawing and the $35,000 in competitive scholarships awarded earlier in the year, Mid-Rivers was able to contribute to the education future of 47 students from 19 communities. Winners of the 2016 scholarship drawing were: Marlee Zentner, Sidney; Jacob Rosaaen, Lambert; Katie Rice, Glendive; Abby Rice, Glendive; Hailey Steinbeisser, Sidney; John Helmuth, Lambert; Tea Thiessen, Lambert; Chase Breitbach, Circle; Brandon Moore, Sid-

ney; Jewel Gentry, Glendive; Ashton Handy, Poplar; and Tyrel Huseby, Fallon. MidRivers Higher Education Scholarships are funded by unclaimed capital credits.

Montana law requires that after five years capital credit payments that remain unclaimed be placed into a fund for educational use. MidRivers has chosen to use these funds for scholarships and educational grants to members.

At the Board of Trustees’ organizational meeting held after the annual meeting, Craig Johnson was re-elected as Mid-Rivers’ president, Dennis Green was re-elected vice president, and Gene Engen was re-elected as secretary-treasurer.

Watch for our 21st Annual September 10, 2016

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Fallon County Fairgrounds, Baker, MT

July 6-23

BE A VENDOR!

We will be closed Saturday, July 2 Have a safe and happy 4th of July Holiday!

Products of the Prairie Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market will create an opportunity to strengthen the local economy, encourage healthy lifestyles, create a self-reliant community, increase knowledge of agriculture, and inspire small locally owned businesses to market products and talents.

All products sold shall be of good quality and must be grown, produced, or manufactured locally. Definition of “produced” or “manufactured” will follow the Made in Montana guidelines: A finished product that has been created, made, produced, or enhanced. Products may be made from components made elsewhere, but in the hands of the local resident, they are transformed and now have at least 50% or more added value.

Vendor Applications can be found on our website or picked up at the Fallon/Carter Extension Office.

14 S. Main • Baker, MT 406-778-3618 Toll Free 1-800-742-4150

APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 15,th, 2016

Big Game Casino & The Tavern 11 S. Main • 406-778-2050

Hours: 10:00 a.m. -2:00 a.m. Tuesday - Saturday

Cabin Creek Cafe Lake City Shopping Center

406-778-2202 Open 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday

Plevna Bar Plevna, MT

406-772-5847 Kitchen Hours: Wed., Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Saturday 5 - 10 p.m.

Thee Garage Bar 19 W. Montana Ave.

406-778-2065 Open 11 a.m. -2 a.m.

7 days a week

Thee Garage Steakhouse

11 1st Ave. SE • Bowman, ND 701-523-3737 Toll Free 1-866-903-3737

With her family and O’Neill High School athletics staff looking on, O’Neill senior Tess Neumann signed her NCAA commitment papers to play lacrosse (while studying nursing) at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, PA, beginning in the 2016-17 school year. Tess played lacrosse at O’Neill for two years and previously in Columbus, GA. Surrounding her are her parents, Col. Jon and Kim Neumann, sister Hannah, O’Neill Athletic Director Debbi Crowe and Raider lacrosse coaches Joanne Cox and Katelyn Kort.

Tess graduated from James I. O’Neill High School in Highland Falls, NY and starts at Cedar Crest College in August.

Tess is the granddaughter of Bob and Mikel Neumann of Baker.

(Photo by Mary Jane Pitt, editor of News of the Highlands in Highland Falls, NY.)

Don’t give fireworks to children under the age of 12.

Woody’s Trucking

Luke Holestine won his heat and the main race in the Bump N Run in Baker June 26.

TC Shelhamer won his heat and took 7th in the feature at Southwest Speedway in Dickinson and Sean Shelhamer took 6th in his heat and the feature.

Spiffy’s Tire Pros is sponsoring TC Shelhamer and Sean Shelhamer in the Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races and Luke Holestine in the Montana Bump N Run Association Each week that they win their heat - receive a FREE car wash (when bringing in your ticket to the event) IF they win the feature race - receive 10% OFF anything at Spiffy’s (when bringing in your ticket to the event)

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Corner Bar

Red River Bistro

1 S. Main St

410 W. Montana Ave.

406-778-3278

406-778-3321

Open 7 days a week • Grill open til midnight Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 am - 2 a.m.

Open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.

6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fri. - Sun

Fallon County

Dining Guide Enjoy Fallon County’s wide variety of dining establishments.

GETIM Here Lake City Shopping Center

406-778-2820 Daily Lunch Specials Monday - Friday Open 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday

Baker Club 7 S. 1st St. W

406-778-2412 Mon. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. • Tues. - Sat. 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

To Go Pizzas start at 11 a.m.

Heiser’s Bar & Casino

Baker Bowling Center

9 S. Main

4 S. 2nd St. W

406-778-2045

406-778-2001

406-778-2788

Open 4:30 - 10:00 p.m.

7 days a week

Open Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. • Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Grill is on til 10 p.m. • We have an after 10 menu

Open Monday - Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Close Sunday lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Drivers ‘Bump-N-Run’ to first place finish

By Sherry Vogel June 26 event draws over 400 people The Tri-Area Racing Association (TARA) hosted the 17th annual off-road dirt track Bump-N-Run at the Baker Motor Sports complex June 26, 2016.

The sunny day was a pleasant 82 degrees with a strong breeze blowing. TARA promoted a truck class this year, as well as a pure stock class. A guaranteed purse of $7,500 sweetened the pot. The money

The southwest end of the arena was also sloped to allow spectators to view the entire track. Concessions were offered on site with a covered sitting area and picnic tables.

The calcutta was a huge success. Adamson & Sons Construction won highest bid at $1,500 which purchased Modified winner Luke Holestine’s car #327. They also purchased the Limited second place car of Lander Novak of Colstrip. other area bid winners were The truck heat was the first race of the day at the TARA Bump-N-Run. Rick Brown (32) of Baker won the heat.

Photos by Darlene Hornung Ismay Grain who purchased thony James, Dustin Eslinger, Willie Bice, Cauy Wyrick.

Limited C winners: Summitt Wiman, Rex Wiman, Bobby Bice, Doug Stieg, Dalton Bennett, Chris Flot, Brittan Schell.

Modified A Main: Luke Holestine, Seth Eslinger, Jason Miller, Jason Smith, Clint Rollins, Amanda Middlestadt, Cody Miller, Buddy Johnson, Jim Heaton, Cole Stedman,

Chase Wyrick (3) is closely followed by Aaron Warner (320), both of Baker, during the seventeenth annual Tri-Area Racing Bump-N-Run was split between the first five places of each class. The top five places in each class were also awarded trophies.

Forty-nine racers rolled in from Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota to participate in the afternoon race. Spectators cheered on their favorite drivers as they raced, bumping and running around a newly vamped track.

Many track improvements were made this spring, including better banked corners to help avoid rollovers. The track was widened to accommodate more cars, and two jumps were added to challenge drivers and thrill the crowd.

TARA member Luke Holestine stated, “We added a big table top jump in front of the grandstand. It was cool as it helped to launch the cards up to five feet high in the air and helped them clear a distance of 65 feet.”

Never carry fireworks in your pockets or shoot them in metal or glass containers.

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Prairie Manor Apartments, Baker

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Limited Winner car driven by Jason Moser of Baker, and Wyrick Construction who bought Limited third place winning car driven by Aspen Kuehn of Ekalaka. Total payout was $7,157. Also, a 50/50 drawing was held with half the profits donated to the Luke Gonsioroski medical fund.

Limited heat winners were: Tyler Hostetler of Glendive, Brett Johnson of Glendive,

Lander Novak of Colstrip and Justin Moser of Baker.

Limited A winners: Aspen Kuehn, Clint Dietz, Jason Moser, Lander Novak, Aspen Kuehn, Casey Schladweiler, Justin Stieg, Shay Beyer, Tyler Hostetler, Clint Dietz, Braylea Wyrick, Tristan Sikveland, Aaron Warner, Riley Chaska, Chace Wyrick, Brett Johnson.

Limited B winners: Dustin Eslinger, Troy Arneson, Brad Krogedal, Tony Goyette, An-

Kasey Stedman, Justin Reese, Darwin Stedman, Dennis Parsons, Jason Moser, Lance Wedemeyer.

Truck Class winners: Josh Kreilaus, Rick Brown, Jesse Stotler.

Pure Stock winner: Kyle Shear.

Modified Heat winners: Luke Holestine of Baker and Jason Miller of Glendive.

Let Your YIELDS Grow, Not Your WEEDS! Plan to Boost Production in your Crops and Pastureland.

• Weed, Disease, Insect and Foliar Nutrient Applications • Product and Crop Consulting • Dependable, On-Time Service • Pre- & Post-Application Field Checks • Aircraft pattern tested with GPS

If you weren’t able to take part in this amazing good time, you are in luck. There is talk that TARA plans to host another Bump-N-Run event, tentatively set for July 23, at the race complex in Baker.

They will keep you posted.

Attend public fireworks displays, they are safer, bigger and community oriented.

City of Baker

Plu’s Flying Service, Inc. Darrin Pluhar, Operator • 406-775-6640 • Ekalaka & Baker, Montana

We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.

We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday.

Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana

Casey Hauck (701)690-7145 casey31263@gmail.com

Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday.

Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed.,

July 06: NO SALE Due to the 4th of July Holiday July 13: Regular Sale July 20: Regular Sale July 27: Regular Sale

Wed., Aug 3: Regular Sale w/1st Big Yearling Special Wed., Aug 10: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 17: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 24: Regular Sale

Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.

CASE ELECTRIC LLC

You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522

F allon C ounty T imes B usiness D irectory

PO Box 892 Beach, ND 58621

“Pay & Pack Save your Jack” If your roof is only partially damaged we can try to match your asphalt shingles. We have a large inventory of the following brands:

GAF RUBEROID CERTAINTEED OWENS CORNING IKO TAMKO

“Accessible interviewing will be made available.”

Hanson Lumber Co.

Equal Housing Opportunity

701-690-6133 • 406-473-0813

Townsend Accounting Tri-State Service Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-3239 GUNS N THINGS LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT

406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net

Accounting, Taxes, Payroll

Jerry Townsend, Todd Tan & Rachelle Tan ACCOUNTANTS 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT

If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189

Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263

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8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office, at falloncounty.net, and on the Fallon County Times website: www.falloncountyextra.com MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the Commission Minutes for the week of May 30 - June 3, 2016.

NEW HIRE APPROVAL FORMS- The Commission reviewed and signed New Hire Approval Forms for Cheryl Niemerg as the Temporary Fairgrounds Office Assistant and Ryan James as an Intermittent Shooting Range Attendant.

DOCUMENT REVIEW The Commission reviewed documents for the upcoming week.

10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering ROAD UPDATES- Bobby Wiedmer gave updates on what the Road Crew is working on this week. Bobby said the State notified him they are going to gravel the last mile of Abuhl Access to gain access to Koenig’s and Rustad’s places. The Commission asked Bobby to ensure the public knows this road will remain a seasonal road and the gravel placement is only being done for the State’s purposes during the Ollie Road construction. Bobby and the Commission discussed spraying trees along HWY 7 by Afrank’s property.

PROJECT UPDATESCalumet Rd Box Culvert Bridge- Shannon Hewson said the project is nearly complete and the contractor will be doing the final road grade today.

Bridge Replacements- The Commission decided to have Shannon begin the design work for the cast in place option for all remaining bridges so that when they are ready when they decide to replace them. The Commission is going to continue reviewing budgets before making a decision on how many bridges they will replace in the coming year. The Commission and Shannon discussed the benefits of a County-wide speed limit similar to the one Bowman, ND has.

Moore Property- Shannon gave the Commission updates on the progress he has made on the Moore property.

Kramlick Rd. Box Culvert Bridge- Shannon said he is still working with Diamond J Construction to reseed the barrow area of Rod Kramlick’s property and may need the Commission to contact Diamond J if it isn’t done soon.

Gravel Pit- Shannon gave the Commission the measurements of the Gravel Pile #1 at the Beach Pit. 11:00AM FOOD CONCESSION STAND DISCUSSION Present: Rich Menger, Sanitarian Rich Menger reviewed a few items regarding the Fairground Food Concession stands before sending the approval letter to the State.

11:30AM LANDFILL OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION DISCUSSION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager; Jessica Cooper, Landfill Operator Present via conference call: Mike Kirschten, Landfill Operator Julie Straub gave the Commission an updated Landfill Operator job description to review. Julie said Tom

Kachel, Jessica Cooper and Mike Kirschten called for the meeting to discuss the pay for the position with the Commission. Tom said his operators would like to be paid the same wage as the Road Operators. Julie gave the Commission the job descriptions for the Landfill Operator and Road Operator to compare and all present gave opinions on why or why not the Landfill Operators should be paid the same wage as the Road Department Operators. The Commission did not make a decision at this time.

12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE AREA I AGENCY ON AGING Present: Marilyn Mischel, Area I Agency on Aging Local Ombudsman Marilyn Mischel gave the Commission the Montana’s Older Americans Act Programs Contract from the Area I Agency on Aging 2017-00105 to review and sign. This contract is an agreement that provides the Meals on Wheels services to elderly residents.

The Commission reviewed and signed the contract.

1:45PM COUNTY VEHICLE PARKING DISCUSSION Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Julie Straub met with the Commission to discuss the best place to park the Health Department vehicle and the Commission said it should be parked at the Health Department.

2:00PM MAY CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the May End of Month Claims in the amount of $632,737.87and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

3:30PM- The Commission went to the Fairgrounds to check in with the staff and volunteers at the Montana High School Finals Rodeo.

4:30PM EVENING RECESS TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 The Commission not in session due to it being Primary Election Day. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 9:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00AM MOORE PROPERTY DISCUSSION & PLANNER UPDATES Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Forrest Sanderson, Contracted Planner; Bruce Moore, Baker Metal & Recycling Moore Property - Forrest Sanderson and the Commission discussed the fees that Lee Moore should pay for his Floodplain Permit. The Commission said they would like them to only be charged $350 for the permit since they weren’t given all the information they needed prior to activity happening on the site.

Bruce Moore gave the Commission a Comment Sheet for the Baker Metal and Recycling Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and they completed it in support of the Baker Metal and Recycling Letter of Map Revision.

Planner Updates- Forrest said he did an analysis to determine the actual cost of planning services provided to the public and gave the Proposed Planning Fees for FY 2017 to review. The Planning Fees adoption will be advertised for Public Comment and put on the Commission’s Agenda.

9:30AM SMART-CTEP UPDATES Present: Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director CTEP Project- Mona Madler gave the Commission updates on the CTEP Project and the delay they are having in getting the Contractor to start the project and the possibility the State may pull funding if there isn’t significant move-

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 ment on it by July 1st.

Veteran’s Memorial- Mona gave the Commission updates on the installation of flag pole and tiles at the Veteran’s Memorial site.

9:40AM- Mary Grube joined the meeting.

SMART Budget- Mona gave a report of the things SMART has done over the past year and asked the Commission to consider supporting SMART again this year. The Commission agreed and will give SMART the same funding they did last year.

Urban Renewal Plan- Mona gave the Commission updates on the progress with the Urban Renewal Plan. Mona said they will be having a public meeting on June 21 at 6:30PM regarding it.

10:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED BURNING PERMIT- The Commission received notice from Tom Muckle, Fallon County Rural Fire Chief, that a Notice to Rural Residents of Fallon County regarding the Burning Permit System was published in the Fallon County Times and the Finder to request Public Comment.

MISCELLANEOUS- The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one account to another. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.

10:30AM BUDGET REVIEW DISCUSSION, PUBLIC HEALTH & SENIOR CENTER Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Kim Cuppy, Health Nurse; Carla Brown, Council on Aging Coordinator Julie Straub, Kim Cuppy and Carla Brown met to discuss the replacement of Debi Wiman’s position now that it has been vacated. Julie, Kim and Carla presented three options in replacing the position and the Commission decided it would be best to hire a parttime LPN and to have the Homemaker position include the in-home CNA duties. The Commission approved the position to be classified as a Home Health Aide with a starting wage of $18.50 with step increases. An internal recruitment will also be done to expedite the position getting filled since Clients are depending on it.

11:00AM REC. DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Angie Rabbitt, Rec. Department Director Fallon County Days- Angie Rabbitt told the Commission about the activities she is planning on having this year for Fallon County Days. After discussing quotes for the inflatables and DJ services, the Commission gave permission to hire a company to provide inflatables for $7,500 and to hire Vaughn Zenko to DJ event.

Rec. Department Updates: Angie gave the Commission updates on the activities going on in the Rec. Department this month such as Basketball Camp, Safe-Sitter Class, Legion Baseball, Little League Baseball, T-Ball, and other various camps.

11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, joined the meeting. Trent and the Commission discussed the Growth Policy Meeting they attended on Monday.

11:50AM- Joe Janz, Outside Maintenance Supervisor, joined the meeting.

Joe Janz asked if the Commission wants the Rifle Range be put on the list for Ecolab to spray and the Commission said yes.

12:00PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM CITY OF BAKER UPDATES Present: Clayton Hornung and Scott Rabbitt CTEP- Clayton Hornung and the Commission dis-

cussed the CTEP Sidewalk Project and when it will begin.

Roads - Clayton told the Commission a landowner would like material placed on their road similar to what was placed on the Baker Lake Road. Clayton said roads are usually improved by SIDs but will let the Commission make the decision on it.

Clean-Up Day- The Commission and Clayton discussed the Fallon County Clean-Up Day and the amount of tires disposed of.

Parks - The Commission, Clayton and Scott Rabbitt discussed getting additional help for Scott to help him finish the Park projects this year.

2:00PM MAY TIME SHEETS REVIEW The Commission reviewed and approved May 2016 time sheets, payroll & withholdings in the amount of $491,922.03 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

4:00PM 911/DES COORDINATOR JOB DISCUSSION Present: Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission, Chuck Lee and Julie Straub reviewed the 911/DES Coordinator job description.

4:30PMEVENING RECESS THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 9:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; Absent: Deb Ranum, member 9:00AM PARK UPDATES Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director IRON HORSE PARKING LOT DISCUSSION- Scott Rabbitt said he still needs to get millings for the Iron Horse parking lot and the Commission asked him to get a quote.

BAKER LAKE TRAIL/ SIDEWALK PROJECT Scott gave the Commission the sidewalk boundary survey to review. Scott said there is a portion of the sidewalk that hits a small corner of Shepherd’s and Buerkle’s lots.

After discussing if the sidewalk should be realigned or easements should be drafted, the Commission asked Scott to discuss getting easements from them for this corner of their lots.

MISCELLANEOUS PARK ITEMS- Scott gave the Commission copies of the signage that is being installed at the Skate Park and the Splash Park to review.

9:20AM- Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting.

Scott said the Sons of the American Legion asked if they could use tables and garbage cans next week for the Fishing Derby at Sandstone and the Commission gave permission. Scott said the Sanitarian’s water testing kit only tests for three things where he is required to test for several things at the Splash Park and the Commission gave him permission to purchase a water test kit that will test for everything he needs.

The Commission and Scott discussed his upcoming budget and Scott said he doesn’t have any big projects planned other than continuing the sidewalk next year.

10:00AM FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX (FMC) UPDATES Present: David Espeland, FMC CEO; Selena Nelson, FMC CFO FMC STORM WATER PROJECT- David Espeland gave the Commission Change Order #3 to close out the FMC Storm Water Project to review and sign.

PARKVIEW COMPLEX (PVC) BUDGET- David discussed the various projects for PVC he would like the Commission to consider when creating the budget for FY2016-17.

MISCELLANEOUS

PARKVIEW COMPLEX ITEMS - David gave the Commission updates on things he is working on at PVC. The Commission and David discussed possibly increasing the PVC rent in the future.

David gave the Commission a quote from Top Notch Coatings to sealcoat and repair the parking lots at FMC, PVC and the Health Departments to review. The Commission said another sealcoat company recently contacted them and asked David to get a quote from them also.

FMC UPDATES - David gave the Commission FMC updates and they discussed staff coverage and the creative ways they are using to ensure there is proper physician coverage. Selena gave the Commission FMC’s tentative budget to review.

EMERGENCY FLIGHTSDavid and the Commission discussed working with an emergency flight company out of Sidney called Stat-Air for their emergency flights.

11:00AM SENATOR DAINES UPDATES Present: Nathan Adams, Field Representative for Senator Daines; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor, Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor The Commission and Nathan Adams discussed various things going on in the County such as the WBI Lease Agreements, Baker Lake Mitigation Plan and issues they are having with the Powder River Training Complex.

11:40AM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor The Commission did employee orientation with Jason Rittal and completed his orientation form.

12:30PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM BUDGET AND SALARY REVIEW Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor The Commission and Jason Rittal reviewed the budgets department heads submitted and the proposed salaries for this year.

5:00PM ADJOURN SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 2:00 PM EMERGENCY MEETING Due to the tornado event June 11, 2016, the Fallon County Commission held an EMERGENCY MEETING in the Library EOC (Library Basement).

Present: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, members and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder The Commission held an emergency meeting to pass Resolution 2016-15. This Resolution declared an Emergency in Fallon County and is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

2:30 PM RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess.

Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 8:00 AM PRESENT Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder in for Lani DeBuhr, Clerk/Secretary who was assisting with volunteer organization for the tornado event.

BRIEFING The Commission met in the Library EOC for a briefing and updates on the tornado event.

9:00 AM Commission Work Session The Commission reviewed and signed Amendment 1 to Task Order Number 15-07-101-124-0 for Additional Health Board Grant Funds.

The Commission reviewed reports received.

The Commission reviewed

and Approved Journal #679 and #1037 which are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

The Commission received and reviewed emails with no Action required. The Commission received and reviewed revenues received.

9:15 AM Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering joined to offer his services throughout this event.

9:30 AM Commission attended a briefing and updates on the tornado event in the Library EOC. 10:00 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman Bobby Reported the Road crew is hauling cold mix.

Mark Sieler, Road Foreman, went out to excavate a large pit at the Landfill for the tornado debris that will be arriving throughout the week.

Bobby will also be sending a few drivers and County trucks to the tornado area.

10:15 AM Jeff Gates, District DES Director Jeff met to present updates and progress to the Commission.

Lance Wedemeyer, City of Baker Public Works Director, and Lani DeBuhr-Clerk/Fallon County Representative are the contacts for those wanting to volunteer, etc.

10:20 AM Jeff left the meeting.

10:20 AM Terry Sukut, JGA stopped in on his way to Ekalaka to see if he could assist in any way.

10:21 AM Terry left the meeting.

10:20 AM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder Debbie met to discuss Fallon County’s insurance losses.

Decision-The decision was made to open a claim until the damage assessment is completed. Debbie will contact Fallon County’s Insurance Agents and let them know.

10:40 AM Debbie left the meeting.

10:40 AM The Commission discussed getting an emergency permit to drain the Baker Lake.

10:45 AM Chuck Lee, DES Coordinator Chuck ordered more portable restrooms be delivered to the tornado area.

There will be a volunteer trailer set up at Iron Horse Park.

10:46 AM Chuck left the meeting.

10:45 AM Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Shannon will get an estimate together on clean-up of the Baker Lake.

10:55 AM Shannon left the meeting.

11:00 AM Board Appointments The Commission made and approved the motions to accept resignations: Resignations-Tom Muckle (Cemetery Board); Bea Barkley (Council on Aging); Gary Irgens (Planning Board).

The Commission made and approved the motions to appoint/reappoint Board Members: Chuck Lee-Plevna TV Board; Pat Hanley-Baker TV Board; Ken Griffith-Museum Board; Maurice Tunby and Betty Mueller, Council on Aging; Jason Coulter-Fair Board; Dale Hinton-Airport Commission and Mark Jacobsen, Library Board. Letters will be written to all of those appointed.

11:30 AM-Glendive Ranger Review Reporter-Eric Killelea Eric arrived with Mary Jo Gehnert, Dawson County DES Coordinator to deliver water. Came to get information and an update on progress after the tornado.

11:45 AM Eric left the meeting.

11:45 AM Randy Vogel, State Director for Ryan Zinke; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor and Alex Sterhan, District Direc-

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Minutes Continued from page 8 tor for Ryan Zinke.

Randy has had a discussion with FEMA regarding the tornado event and the issues everyone is facing with the Baker Lake. Randy stated Fallon County will need to make a formal request from the State of Montana. They will then come in and do an assessment of costs in relation to the Lake, etc. Commissioner Baldwin stated our County Engineer will complete his assessment as well.

Randy stated all photographs will be very helpful now.

Fallon County will also need to write the letter to the State DES and carbon copy the Governor to ask for their assistance. Ask for FEMA to do a cost assessment of total damages so there is a number FEMA accepts. This is outside of what the private insurance will pay for. Individuals need to document their machinery and labor given toward this effort. Public safety is the biggest concern.

The group further discussed impact this will have on the Landfill and the road to the Landfill.

Shannon stated the Corps is not as concerned about draining the lake as getting the required approval from the State of Montana and other required entities.

12:20 PM Chuck Lee, DES Coordinator, stated Dale Butori, Deputy DES Coordinator, informed him they are running low on food resources at the Baker Fire Hall.

Commissioner Baldwin stated they should contact Reynolds for food resources.

12:21 PM Chuck Lee left the discussion.

12:30 PM Shannon, Randy and Alex left the discussion.

12:30 PM RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess.

Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion Carried unanimously.

NOON RECESS 1:15 PM RECONVENED Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, members and Lani DeBuhr, Clerk/Secretary 1:50 PM Penny Zimmerman, Jon Tester liaison, joined the meeting. Would like them to talk to Jon Tester about draining the lake as there is a ton of garbage; Fallon County would like financial assistance to do this.

3:00 PM PRIMARY ELECTION CANVASS PRESENT - CanvassersSteve Baldwin, Deb Ranum and William L. Randash; Election Clerk-Kathy Newell, Election AdministratorBrenda J. Wood.

Commissioner Baldwin read aloud the count for each individual, including write-ins and Commissioners Ranum and Randash made sure the numbers compared correctly.

After the canvass was complete, it was found all numbers corresponded with the unofficial tally. Full information can be obtained from the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

3:20 PM Brenda and Kathy left the meeting 3:20 PM- Mary Grube gave updates on what services KLJ is willing to offer during this time.

3:21 PM- Mary Grube left the meeting.

3:20 PM Jeff Gates, District DES & Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering and Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor Discussed new federal funding guidelines. Assuming we will seek federal funding, especially with the Baker Lake damages. To help them assess the costs in the best way.

There will be a pre-disaster assessment to determine if it qualifies and then it will go to the Presidential side. Timeline according to Jeff: Not very fast, but have to get the numbers within 30 days from Sat-

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 urday, to submit for the Presidential Assistance.

3:25 PM- Jason Rittal left the meeting.

3:30 PM- Jeff left the meeting.

The group further discussed the best means of factoring the cleaning costs of the Baker Lake and how to deal with removal of the debris.

4:00 PM Shannon left the meeting.

4:00 PM The Commission left to attend the tornado briefing in the Library EOC (Basement).

5:00 PM RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Motion carried unanimously.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 9:00 AM RECONVENED PRESENT Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, members 9:00 AM - The Commission signed the agreement between Fallon County and MK Weeden Construction, LLC to purchase approximately 30,000 yards of crushed road gavel within five miles of Cap Rock Road in accordance with County specifications.

The agreement is on record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

The Commission spent the balance of the morning working with and taking care of business relating to the tornado event.

12:00 PM RECESS Commissioner Randash made the motion to recess.

Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion carried.

NOON RECESS 1:15 PM RECONVENED PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, members The Commission reviewed more information received pertaining to the tornado event.

2:00 PM FAIR FOOD BOOTH BID OPENING PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum and William L. Randash, members; Brenda J Wood, Clerk and Recorder; Terry Sukut and Mike Vandever, JGA Architects; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor Terry Sukut, Read the bids aloud while the balance of the group recorded information.

Contractor - Cucancic, Billings, $1,646,884 Contractor - Heart MTN Const., LLC, Powell, WY, $2,339,646 Contractor - Tooz Construction, Dickinson, ND, $1,519,499 All above bids had a substantial completion date of May 1, 2017.

One other bid was received from Battle Ridge Builders and they asked that their bid be pulled. The bids will be further reviewed and tallied to make sure the figures are all accurate. The Commission will meet to make a decision, Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 PM. 2:30 PM Terry, Mike and Jason left the meeting.

2:30 PM The Commission spent the balance of the day working with and taking care of business relating to the tornado event.

ADJOURN s/Steve Baldwin, Chairman ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION BOARD APPOINTMENTS- The Commission

made and approved the motion to reappoint Randy Wolenetz to the Fallon County Weed Board and Judy Gunderson to the Fallon County Council on Aging Board.

MISCELLANEOUS- The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one account to another. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision.

QUOTES- The Commission reviewed a quote from Thiel Brothers to replace the existing metal roof on the Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds due to it being improperly installed initially. No decision was made at this time. David Espeland, Fallon Medical Complex CEO, notified the Commission of the additional quote he received from another seal coat company for the FMC, PVC and Health Department parking lots.

David suggested the work be given to Top Notch due to their high quality of work and price and the Commission agreed. The Commission received a quote to replace the compressor in the PVC A/C unit for $5,349 and they approved of the work to be done.

CHANGE OF RATE APPROVAL FORM- The Commission reviewed and signed Change of Rate Approval Forms for Michael Heiser and Lori Hall for successfully completing six months as a Dispatcher.

10:00AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering SHOP UPDATES- Alba Higgins gave updates on the vehicles and equipment they are servicing or repairing this week. Alba notified the Commission a calf was hit and killed by one of the County trucks last week and they have turned it into the insurance. The Commission gave Alba permission to get bid specs for a new blade.

ROAD UPDATES - The Commission and Dale Butori discussed if the County should continue to spray private driveways for weeds due to the problems he is having with several landowners no longer wanting them sprayed or wanting them sprayed a certain way. No decision was made at this time.

PROJECT UPDATESShannon Hewson gave updates on the following County projects: Cooper Bridge and the Drainage Culverts through Town.

11:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Present: Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant BAKER LAKE CLEANUPThe Commission, Rich Menger and Mary Grube reviewed emails regarding Baker Lake from DEQ and FWP. Rich told the Commission there was no fish kill or petroleum sheen on Baker Lake after the tornado and said that’s a good sign as it shows there was most likely little contamination. Rich will be submitting a water test for the Lake today.

PREDATOR CONTROL The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin, as Chairman, signed the Predator Control MOU committing $14,000 towards predator control in Fallon County for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

11:45PM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment.

12:00PM NOON RECESS

1:15PM SPLASH PARK UPDATES & PAY APP DISCUSSION Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director; Greg Steckler, Stahly Engineering Greg Steckler and Scott Rabbitt met with the Commission to discuss the most recent Pay Application submitted by KO Construction.

The Commission gave permission to pay it and reduce the retainage to 1% until they can complete the items in the bath house after the insurance adjuster makes his visit to assess damage from tornado.

Scott and the Commission discussed the steps that need to be taken to get the Splash Park open again.

1:50PM- Chuck Lee, 911/DES Director, joined the meeting.

Chuck Lee, Lani DeBuhr and the Commission discussed Chuck taking over the volunteer and donation duties for the tornado relief effort.

2:00PM- Pat Ehret, Fair Board Chairman, joined the meeting.

The Commission and Pat Ehret discussed purchases that were made without Fair Board approval. Pat said she has been trying to stop this happening and the Commission advised Pat to contact the County Attorney to ask what the law is that governs this.

2:10PM CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the June MidMonth Claims in the amount of $391,720.22 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

4:00PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Darcy gave the Commission updates on the Hay Lease, MacKay Land Lease and Health Department contract for use of building. The Commission and Darcy discussed the WBI Energy Lease language and Darcy and the City of Baker Attorney’s attempts at getting it changed.

4:30PM- Mike Kirschten, Member of the Public and Landfill Operator, joined the meeting.

Mike Kirschten asked the Commission if they had received a bill for the Rifle Range Bathrooms and the Commission said they will contact Griffith Steel to get it.

Miscellaneous Items- Darcy and the Commission discussed board member conduct when items are purchased without board approval. Darcy asked the Commission if they wanted to do anything about the Cyber Security Grant award process.

The Commission said they want to bring it to other people’s attention although they aren’t sure if anything can be done at this point.

5:00PM EVENING RECESS TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 1:00PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 1:00PM INSURANCE ADJUSTER MEETING FOR TORNADO DAMAGE Present: Ken Zander, EMC Insurance Adjuster; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Scott Rabbit, Parks Director The Commission, Ken Zander, Debbie Wyrick, Chuck Lee and Scott Rabbitt went to various locations in the County that received tornado damage to assess the damage.

3:00PM RECESS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 10:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 10:00AM FEMA DISASTER/TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

Present: Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Jeff Gates, MT DES District IV Coordinator; Lance Wedemeyer, City of Baker Public Works Director; Jack Austin, MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Captain; Zach Phillips, MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden; Mary Louise Hendrickson, MT Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Technical Lead; Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director; Dan Brosz, Brosz Engineering; Tim Thennis, MT DES Recovery Bureau Chief; Mark Shugart, FEMA Civil Region VIII; Jason Rittal, Fallon County Development Advisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Rich Menger, Sanitarian The Commission and all present met to discuss the best way to clean out the tornado debris in Baker Lake as well as the Baker Lake Disaster Mitigation plan Jason Rittal drafted on behalf of the Commission. The types of financial assistance available was discussed and the steps that must be taken to get approval.

The Commission made and approved of the motion to hire Brosz Engineering with a cap of $10,000 to determine the options and associated costs for the Baker Lake clean-up project.

1:00PM RECESS FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016 1:00PM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; Deb Ranum, William L. Randash, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 1:00PM BAKER CLEANUP MEETING WITH GOVERNOR BULLOCK’S DIGNITARIES Present: Dan Villa, MT State Budget Director; Delila Bruno, State Emergency Administrator; Matt Quinn, Department of Military Affairs Major General Director; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Mona Madler, SMART Executive Director; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Roger Meggers, Airport Manager; Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director; Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Jeff Gates, MT DES District IV Coordinator; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Rich Menger, Sanitarian The Commission and all present met to discuss the Baker Lake clean-up project and assess the damages. The steps that need to be taken for State or Federal assistance was discussed also.

3:00PM FAIR FOOD BOOTH BID REVIEW Terry Sukut with JGA Architects was unable to attend the meeting, therefore it was canceled and will be rescheduled.

3:00PM ADJOURN

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Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church.

District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court.

Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays.

Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 3.

Independence Day, July 4.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, July 5.

City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, July 6.

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, picnic, McClain Park, July 7.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 10.

Hospital Helpers, July 11.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, July 12.

Baker CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, July 13.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 17.

Local students graduate from NDSC The following local students graduated from the North Dakota State College in Wahpeton, ND - Kandace Siebert, Associate in Applied Science, Practical Nursing; Zach Varner, Associate in Applied Science, Electrical Technology; Duncan Wyrick, Certificate, Plumbing.

L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • June 20, 2016 - June 26, 2016 - 40 Calls for service: 2 non-injury crashes; 3 citizen assists; 7 agency assists; 7 law enforcement information reports; 2 alarms calls (unfounded); 5 animal complaints; 7 traffic stops, 2 vehicle unlocks; 1 DUI investigation; 1 noise comlaint; 1 careless driving issued; 2 downtown disturbances (disorderly) Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.

FROM THE BENCH City Court • Matthew Thomas Monck, Ismay, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court, ticket issued 6/14/16.

• Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, disorderly conduct, bond forfeited $185, ticket issued 5/27/16.

• Katelynn Gleena Schwindt, Baker, disorderly conduct, bond forfeited $185, ticket issued 5/27/16.

• Krystie Elizabeth Madsen, Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 5/19/16.

• Krystie Elizabeth Madsen, Baker, vicious animal, bond

forfeited $150, ticket issued 5/19/16.

• Colton David Cornwell, Baker, open container, bond forfeited $100, ticket issued 5/21/16.

• Brandon Lynn Brooks, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/11/16.

Justice Court • Frankie Wayne Stringer, Medicine Lake, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/15/16.

• Isaiah Jesse Uvalli, Timber Lake, SD, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/15/16.

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FWP News No Fireworks on FWP property including fishing access sites Visiting a Montana fishing access site the July 4th weekend is a great idea - just leave the fireworks at home. Fire season in Montana is already underway in many parts of the state. This means it’s all our responsibility to be careful with fire and any potential sources of ignition. It’s been a long-standing policy with FWP to keep fireworks off our O’Connell Qualley of Wibaux, won a full camping sites to ensure the safety of the public and to protect our recrepackage. ation and habitat resources.

Fireworks are illegal on all L -R: Adlyn and Finley Baldwin and Jakin Graham sit in the 3’x10’ Jon Fishing Montana Fish, Wildlife & Boat won by Finley.

Parks sites including fishing Adlyn and Finley’s parents are Dustin and Jessica Baldwin of Billings and access sites, wildlife manageJakin’s parents are Trish and Chris Schell of Baker.

Submitted Photos ment areas and other sites.

With wildfires already stating to ignite around the state, Gov. Steve Bullock issued the following statement.

“The recent high temperatures and dry conditions have elevated the wildfire danger across the state, particularly in the southeast portion of the state where conditions are extremely dry. These conditions coupled with fireworks and increasing summer recreation have put firefighters on heightened alert,” Bullock said. “One careless spark could ignite the next wildfire.”

Anyone using fireworks on FWP lands may be charged with a misdemeanor that can result in a fine up to $500.

Gabrella Qualley of Wibaux, was the proud winner of the paddle boat and a small Tom McGonigal Kids Fishing Day was a huge succamping package. cess with 197 kids trying their hand at fishing.

2016 Kids Fishing Day a success _________

By Sherry Vogel The fifth annual Tom McGonigal Kids Fishing Day, held at South Sandstone Reservoir June 18, was a huge success as 197 kids came out to try their hands at fishing. Mary Beth Chamberlin, eldest daughter of Tom McGonigal, was in attendance to honor her father. The day was fun and educational because the children, ages 2-17, got to attend a series of mini workshops. They learned how to cast, boating safety, fish identification, about hypother-

mia, how to clean a fish, and sportsman first aid.

Members of the Baker Ambulance Service taught first-aid information. The children learned how to remove a fishing hook from a finger and how to treat bug or snake bites.

Fish, Wildlife and Game furnished fishing rods to first time participants or to those who did not bring their own gear.

Door prizes were given out throughout the day and no child went home empty handed. The grand prize

H ap py B ir th da y July 1 Alex Mitchell, Danny Alberts, Steve Fradenburgh, Tayten Abrams, Tori Askin July 2 Kaelei Koenig July 3 Kazden Hoversland, Jewel Kriedeman, Mindy Wood-Adams July 4 Bruce Brown, Casey Varner, Hawkin Custer July 5 Brynn Newell, Karlee Murnion July 6 Gye Varner, Frank Callahan, Kathy Newell, Julia Schallenberger, Nicholas Schallenberger, Tai Setinc July 7 Buster Pickett, Aspen Stitt, Paul Zachmann

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed July 8 - July 14.

Fallon County Water Sewer District The annual

DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT is available by request.

Send FCWSD, P.O. Box 61, Baker, MT 59313 or call 406-778-2719

this year of a 3x10 Jon Fishing Boat with trolling motor and battery package, in addition to a camping package which included a tent, chairs, sleeping bag, lantern, tackle box and lunch box, was won by Finley Baldwin. Second prize was a paddle boat and a small camping package and was won by Gabrella Qualley. The third place winner was O’Connell Qualley. He won a full camping package.

Participants enjoyed a free lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sodas.

Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks.

B & B Septic Services 406-778-2599

Do not attempt to relight fireworks that fail to ignite the first time.

Baker City Parks

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FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016

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CLASSIFIED fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344

REAL ESTATE ____________________________ REAL ESTATE: For real estate listings, call Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC at 406-778-2402. Jim Hurley, owner/broker, 406-7782402 or 406-778-3735; or Judy Brown, 406-891-0133.

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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 bathroom newer trailer, completely furnished or not. Contact 406-978-3691 or 406-978-2514 after 5 p.m.

25-27c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175.

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FOR SALE ____________________________ HAY FOR SALE: 6,000 ton winter wheat hay, 1200 ton barley hay, 400 ton millet hay. Call Charles Moore, Inc., Miles City, MT 406951-1650. Also available for hay trucking.

27-30c ____________________________ FOR SALE: 2002 Liberty modular home, 76 ft. x 32 ft., three bedroom, two and one-half baths, Baker, MT. Needs to be moved. $55,000. For more info call 406978-2128.

27-31c ____________________________ FOR SALE: Registered yearling Angus bulls, many suitable for heifers. DeGrand Angus, Baker, MT. Call 406-775-8861. 20-27c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing.

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HELP WANTED __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Position is located 25 miles south of Baker, MT and consists of 70 percent farming and mechanics and 30 percent ranching. Wages are competitive, dependent on qualifications and include transportation reimbursement. Experience and a fire for production ag is a must! Call 406-975-6236 for details. 26-28c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Staff Nurse at the Department of Public Health. This position performs activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens. Provides a variety of skilled nursing services in venues including public schools, Public Health Office, client homes and Fallon County Detention Center.

Will work with a variety of ages from infants to elderly. Successful applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN program or higher. Requires current and valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Montana. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to preemployment criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Ben-

efits include, but are not limited to, optional enrollment in health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, July 1, 2016, at 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 Kim Cuppy 406-7782824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

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CARDS OF THANKS ___________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to Darlene and staff at the Fallon County Times for the 100 issues of the Fallon County Times I won at the open house. 100 years is a big milestone! Congratulations.

Therese Thompson 27c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to everyone who generously gave their time to help clean up the destruction and damages from the tornado that hit our place and the neighbors south of town. Thanks to Southeast Electric for their fast response in restoring the power, emergency response teams, G&G Garbage, Baker Metal, MVP crews, Slope County crews, Fallon County crews, Denbury Resources crews, as well as our family, friends and neighbors. We appreciate each and everyone of you.

Larry and Cindy Singer 27c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I love shopping at Russell’s Clothing Store!

They are a great asset in the town where I grew up. I would really like to thank them for the Yeti cooler I won in their wonderful 100 year celebration. With much appreciation, Rena Tauck 27c ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Baker and Marmarth Fire Departments for their quick response to our grass fire.

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LEGALS ____________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Plaintiff Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County Jesse D. Schell, Plaintiff, vs.

Jacob Oberlander, Martha Oberlander, John Doe, and all other persons unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property located in Fallon County, Montana, described as: Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the Plevna Original Townsite, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof now on file and of record in the Office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, Defendants.

Honorable Nickolas Murnion Case No. DV 2016-7 SUMMONS The State of Montana to the above-named Defendants and to all other persons unknown, greeting: You are Hereby Summoned to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of

which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

That action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to lands situated in Fallon County, Montana, particularly described as follows: Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the Plevna Original Townsite, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof now on file and of record in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 22nd day of June, 2016.

Jeraldine A. Newell, Clerk of Court By: s/Keli R. Bertsch, Deputy (SEAL) 27-29c

MNAXLP ___________________________ NOTICE OF PENDING TAX LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that 2015 delinquent real estate property 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 20th day of July 2016, 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 23rd day of June, 2016 Barbara E. Ketterling Fallon County Treasurer/Assessor PO Box 787, Baker, MT 59313 MCA 15-17-122 26-28c

MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED To: Christ G. Johnson, Deceased, unknown heirs and devisees, address unknown; Fred Steen, General Delivery, Baker, MT 59313-9606; Andrew Steen, General Delivery, Baker, MT 593139606; Resident/Occupant, Mud Creek Rd., Baker, MT 59313; Unknown interested party, address unknown; Barbara Ketterling, Treasurer of Fallon County, MT, Fallon County Courthouse, PO Box 787, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313; Gordon Steen, HC 72 Box 6041, Baker, MT 59313-9606 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: Parcel Number 0001200162 Described in Fallon County Treasurers Tax Sale Certificate S22, T04 N, R61 E, - Tract in SW4SE4NE4 Described in Litigation Guarantee Township 4N, Range 61E, P.M.M., Fallon County, Montana

Section 22: Tract in SW1/4SE1/4NE1/4 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2013.

3. The property tax lien was attached as the result of a tax sale held on July 17, 2013.

4. The property tax lien was purchased at a tax sale on July 18, 2013, by Fallon County Treasurer, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313.

5. The property tax lien was subsequently assigned to Zinvest LLC, P.O. Box 22243, Billings, MT 59104.

6. The amount of interest and costs are as of the date of this notice and will continue to accrue until the date of redemption. The County Treasurer as of the date of payment will calculate total amount that must be paid for redemption. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: Taxes: $240.20 Penalty: $ 4.82 Interest: $ 50.39 Cost: $403.93 Total: $699.34 7. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 6, plus any subsequent interest and costs must be paid by August 30, 2016, which is the date the redemption period expires or expired.

8. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the County Treasurer on or prior to August 30, 2016, which is the date the redemption period expires, or on or prior to the date on which the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed, a tax deed may be issued to the purchaser on the day following the date that the redemption period expires or on the date the County Treasurer will otherwise issue a tax deed.

9. The business address and telephone number of the County Treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: Fallon County Treasurer, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313.

(406) 778-7109.

FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE UNKNOWN INTERESTED PARTIES OR PERSON LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1. The address of interested party is unknown.

2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance.

3. The interested party’s rights in the property may be in jeopardy.

Dated: June 24, 2016 26-27c ____________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, July 12, 2016 7:00 p.m.

(All materials pertaining to this public hearing may be viewed in the Fallon County Planning Department.)

The City of Baker Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room. The purpose of this hearing is to review a variance request submitted by Timothy Schwindt. Mr. Schwindt submitted a Zoning Compliance Permit on June 1, 2016. Mr. Schwindt is requesting a 1’ variance from the relief standard in a residential district yard. The relief standard allows for a five (5) foot setback from the side, and the landing he is proposing would be 4’ from the north side of his property.

76-2-321 Board of Adjustment (1) a city or town council or other legislative body may provide for the appointment of a board of ad-

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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTINGS 4 BR. - 2 BA. - 2 Car Garage - 1438 sq ft home on Corner Lot 602- SO. 5th St. W. $159,000.

3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave. 3 BR. - 2 BA. - Large. Garage - 2011 Modular - 1064 sq ft. 308 Keirle Rd. Quick Sale $79,000 Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos.

2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000.

Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000.

ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,

Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995

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Human Resource Office 105 Seven Mile Drive Glendive, MT 59330 406-687-3336 or 800-452-2288

HELP WANTED Seasonal Combination Technician No experience required, however must be able to be trained in the Outside Plant job duties (position requires that individual must live close enough to reporting location so that individual is able to respond in the time allotted)

Reporting location: Baker, MT (1 POSITION FOR COMBINATION TECHNICIAN) Position will remain open until filled. If interested in applying, please complete a company application and forward to (applications can be located at www.midrivers.com)

Human Resource Administrator Mid-Rivers Communications 105 Seven Mile Drive Glendive, MT 59330 Mid-Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In addition, unless the reasonable demands of the position require it, applications are considered without regard to age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex. Mid-Rivers will consider making reasonable accommodation for applicants with physical or mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities

Nursing Services is looking for RN, LPN, AND C.NA. positions for our long term care and critical access hospital.

Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5185.

Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the aboce jobs.

All Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

WOODY’S TRUCKING, LLC Baker, MT

Job Opening: Tank Truck Operator We are seeking an experienced tank truck operator with a valid Class A - Type 1 with Interstate Hazmat endorsement, Tanker endorsement and Combination Vehicle endorsement. Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen & background check.

Must be willing to relocate.

Health Insurance available.

Wage depends on experience.

Contact Angela (406) 778-2939 Email - woodystrucking@hotmail.com

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. ___________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ___________________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGES: Draw eligible cash out of your home & eliminate mortgage payments. Seniors 62+! FHA insured. Purchase, refinance & VA loans also. In home personal service. Free 28 page catalog. 1-888-660-3033. All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage. ___________________________________________________ Helena Downtown Condos! 3bedroom 3bath renovated upscale downtown condo MLS#294732 TEXT E180911 to 51004. 2bedroom 1bath SKYVIEW downtown condo MLS#294877 Text E179147 to 51004. Contact Ryan for your private showing, visit ryan.exitrealtyhelena.com or call/text 406.465.3038. ___________________________________________________ NW Montana Real Estate. Several large acreage parcels. Com-

pany owned. Bordered by National Forest. Timber. Water. Tungstenholdings.com.

(406)293-3714. ___________________________________________________ 3.52Ac $259/month Boulder, MT- 2.12Ac $391/month Absaraokee, MT- 21.3 Ac $203/month Red Lodge, MTMore properties online Justin Joyner, Steel Horse RE www.ownerfinancemt.com 406-539-1420. ___________________________________________________ 2011 16x80 3bed 2 bath includes Skirting a/c Delivered and setup within 100 miles of Billings. $39,900 3 left. Call Now! 406-259-4663. ___________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________ FULL-TIME DIESEL MECHANIC. New dealership facility.

Health Insurance, Benefits. Minimum 2-yr Diesel Tech degree.

Diesel experience, Farm background and CDL helpful. Willie's Farm Repair, Scobey, Montana 406-487-5338 ___________________________________________________

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RNs up to $45/hr., LPNs up to $37.50/hr., CNAs up to $22.50/hr.

Free gas/weekly pay, $2000 bonus. AACO Nursing Agency 1800-656-4414 Ext. 107 ___________________________________________________ KAMP IMPLEMENT, farm equipment, truck dealership, has immediate F/T opening for an EXPERIENCED PARTS COUNTER PERSON. Pay DOE. Benefits. Parts/ computer experience required. Belgrade 406-388-4295 ___________________________________________________ Guitar Wanted! Locally musician will pay up $12,500 for pre1975 Gibson. Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. __________________________________________________ KB FARMING FARM EQUIPMENT "LIVE AUCTION" Thurs., July 14, 10 a.m. 14 mi. NE of Conrad, MT Large line of excellent farm equipment. View @ ShobeAuction.com or MBAuction.com 406-538-5125 ___________________________________________________ Outdoor Antique Flea Market. Over an acre of antiques and collectables from many vendors. Sunday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Virgelle, off U.S. 87 between Fort Benton and Big Sandy.

Sponsored by Virgelle Merc Antiques. Lunch available. 1-800426-2926 or WWW.VirgelleMontana.com

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Classifieds Continued from page 11 justment and in the regulations and restrictions adopted pursuant to the authority of this part may provide that the board of adjustment may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance in harmony with its general purposes and intent and in accordance with the general or specific rules contained in the ordinance.

76.20.323 Powers of Board of Adjustment (1) The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the above-mentioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.

All written comments pertaining to this hearing can be made to: fallonsec@midrivers.com or PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. Verbal comments can be made to 406778-7111.

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Report news to: fctimes@midrivers.com

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, July 5, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Fallon County Courthouse Court Room (All information pertaining to this meeting can be viewed in the Fallon County Planning Department.)

The Fallon County Planning Board will review a proposed minor subdivision on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room. This meeting is the statutory required quarterly meeting of the Fallon County Planning Board.

Property Owner: Lloyd Ehret Applicant: Erick Krikorian Agent: Interstate Engineering The proposed subdivision is a proposed two (2) lot minor residential subdivision. The property is located approximately1/4 mile east of the Town of Plevna on the south side of Highway 12. The total area involved is 83.87 acres. Lot 1 is being proposed as 20.02 acres and Lot 2 is proposed as 63.85 acres.

Whereas, the proposed subdivision is from a parent tract of land, a formal subdivision hearing and notice to surrounding property owners is not required.

76-3-104. What constitutes subdivision. A subdivision comprises only those parcels containing less than 160 acres that cannot be described as a one-quarter aliquot part of a United States government section when the parcels have been segregated from the original tract.

The subdivision plat must show all the parcels whether contiguous or not. 76-3-103 MCA. 26-27c MNAXLP ____________________________

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016

Hello, Hookahs are not good for you Submitted by Julie Russell, RN Tobacco Prevention Specialist Information from… www.thetruth.com Hookahs/hookas/water pipes/shishas/gozas are used to smoke a specific kind of tobacco that’s usually flavored.

It’s the thing the caterpillar smokes in Alice in Wonderland, and that’s probably where hookah smoking should stay. Fictionalized universes have fewer health implications than the real world, where hookah smoking is pretty terrible for you.

Hookah tobacco is usually heated by charcoals, which can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (which is poisonous), metals (which you probably don’t want to inhale because METALS) and carcinogens.

The water in a hookah doesn’t filter out the bad stuff, even though there are several loud people out there who have decided it does. Those loud people are wrong. The smoke from a hookah still contains tar and carcinogens and can damage the lungs and heart just as much as cigarette smoke. Even after it’s been

passed through the water, which just cools it down so it’s not burning your throat on top of delivering tar, carbon monoxide and carcinogens.

Layering carcinogens on top of carcinogens and making a smoky death sandwich that you can’t even eat because it’s not a real sandwich is maybe not the best choice you can make.

We should really pause here a sec just to reiterate: tar, carcinogens and carbon monoxide are all present in hookah smoke, even after it passes through the water. And because of how a hookah is used, a smoker can absorb more of the toxins (which are also found in cigarettes). An hour-long hookah smoking session is equal to about 100 cigarettes. Smoky death sandwich.

Cancer, heart disease and the whole herpes thing…

Cigarette smoking causes cancer. We all know it, and

even packs of cigarettes are around with warning labels in case we brain fart and forget, which is unlikely but…just in case. We’ve heard from people who think hookah tobacco is less dangerous than cigarette tobacco because it’s soaked in molasses or fruit or because it’s not processed the same way as cigarettes or because it’s not made by Big Tobacco or because it has fewer additives or…... We’ve heard a lot.

We disappoint a lot of people because, hookah tobacco is not less dangerous than cigarette tobacco.

Hookah tobacco and smoke contain toxins known to cause lung cancer, oral cancers, stomach cancer and even bladder cancer.

We know smoking a hookah is seen as a social thing, and we like social things, usually.

But we like our arteries more because those things are going to keep us social until

we’re old and sassy. Hookah smoke contains toxic agents that can cause clogged arteries and heart disease.

Just in case you’re unconvinced by the potential for health problems down the road: Herpes. Wanting to share everything with your friends shouldn’t include infections. As it turns out, sharing a hookah mouthpiece with your BFFs can spread herpes, the flu, colds and other infections. Not sure what your definition of being an awesome friend is, but I think we can agree it doesn’t involve oral herpes. Yeah?

Visit www.thetruth.com for more information on exposing the advertising secrets of big tobacco companies and how they target kids, as well as facts about tobacco use.

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And the star-spangled banner forever shall wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!”

Francis Scott Key

Freedom Isn’t Free It Cost Somebody Something!

As we celebrate Independence Day, we are once again reminded that freedom is not free. Just as America fought for independence in 1776, American troops continue to defend freedom around the world today. July Fourth is a day to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our liberty. It’s a day to proudly celebrate our great country and the ideals it represents.

This message is brought to you by:

Happy Birthday, America!

Let freedom ring forever!

It is illegal to light off fireworks in the city limits, except for designated areas.

(Ironhorse Park & Gazebo area)

Baker Police Dept.

Summer is here and now is the time to get your propane tank filled at a great summer fill price.

Now through the end of July receive 20¢ off each gallon.

Call Prairie Fuels at 406-778-3245 to schedule your fill.