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VOLUME 99

ISSUE 28

TIMES

FALLON County

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BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015

Fun in the sun at Fallon County Day

Photo by Darlene Hornung

Baker celebrated America’s Birthday with a fireworks display over Baker Lake.

By Lori Kesinger Fun, friends and fireworks were all part of the celebration in Baker on the Fourth of July at the annual Fallon County Day, sponsored by the Fallon County Recreation Department. The festivities started in the morning and ended with a spectacular display of fireworks over Baker Lake at dark.

A variety of activities appealed to a broad range of spectators and participants of all ages. Many people took advantage of the lake to cool off on the hot day. A lot of people were water skiing, tubing, and swimming.

Thirty-six contestants competed in the morning 5K Walk/Run around Baker Lake. top runners by age category were: Age 719: Paitton Herbst and Aaron Smith; age 20-29: Jessica Benedict and Alain Jacobsen; age 30-39: Trisha Schell and Britney Lyson; age 40-49: Isabelle Jacobsen and Rich Batterman; age 50-59: Teresa Waller and Brian Davis; age 60-69: Shirley Sakelaris. Seven children participated in the Kid’s Fun Run. Six teams competed in the volleyball double elimination tournament. The Stonebrakers, a couple from Pennsylvania, claimed the championship title.

Eighteen people participated in the horseshoe doubles tournament. Gary Gorder and Justin Koenigsfeld won the championship.

“Children of all ages enjoyed the inflatable amusements and rock climbing wall throughout the day,” said Angie Rabbitt, Recreation Department Director. “A little rain shower cleared most people out for a couple of hours, but many came back to enjoy the last few hours of entertainment.”

The Rock Jocks provided a great variety of music throughout the day. Burgers, hot dogs, chips, candy and cold drinks were available for attendees.

Many people gathered at locations all around the lake to shoot off their own fireworks. The Baker Fire Department was in charge of the big fireworks display over the lake.

“We had a great crowd again this year, and we hope everyone enjoyed celebrating this great community and country that we live in,” said Rabbitt.

Annual Tri-County Weed Tour . . .

Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux County Submitted by Elin Westover, Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent Mark Friday, July 24, on your calendar. This is the date for our annual Tri-County Weed Tour. This program is a collaboration of efforts between the Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux County Extension Office and Weed Departments.

This year’s tour will begin at 2 p.m. at the Tri-County sign on Cabin Creek Road. (Contact Prairie, Fallon or Wibaux County Extension Offices for directions.)

Topics that will be covered include: Medusahead Wildrye & Annual Grass Management by Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist. Medusahead wildrye was found in Montana for the first time in November 2013. Medusahead can form near monocultures with resulting degradation of wildlife and livestock habitat and alteration of fire regimes. Research indicates that a dense stand of medusahead can decrease grazing capacity by up to 80 percent.

Since we have only recently confirmed its presence in the state, it is important to be able to identify this species so new populations can be controlled when they are still small and relatively mangeable. Mangold will also discuss management of other annual grasses.

Biological Control of Noxious Weeds by Melissa Maggio, Montana Biological Weed Control Coordinator. Flea beetles

have been used as a tool to fight leafy spurge in the Tri-County Area since 1990. Melissa Maggio will discuss site selection and suitability of biological control species for control of leafy spurge and other noxious weeds.

Vertebrate Pest Management - by Stephen M. Vantassel, MT Dept. of Ag Vertebrate Pest Specialist. Vantassel will discuss common vertebrate pests found in southeastern Montana including prairie dogs, pocket gophers and voles. Identification of pests, habitat and behavior, and damage prevention and control will be addressed.

Sprayer Calibration by Travis Lacquement, Prairie County Weed Coordinator. Pesticides are most cost-effective and perform optimally when applied at labeled rates. Too much pesticide can injure crops or grass; too little can give inadequate or unreliable control. Careful calibration is essential to proper sprayer operation, and the economic return on the small investment of time required can be substantial.

A supper will be prepared by the Cabin Creek Homemakers served at the conclusion of the workshop. There will be private pesticide applicator recertification credits and commercial and governmental recertification credits available.

If you have any questions, contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

FALLON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE FRIDAY, JULY 17 • OPENING CEREMONIES 7 P.M. ROGER SCHMIDT AMPHITHEATER

Those who wish to compete in the Dog Days Silhouette Shoot, prairie dog silhouette competition, may still register at the rules meeting which will be at the American Legion in Baker at 7 p.m., July 10. This is a great shoot, a lot of fun, and there are some really nice prizes.

Besides the jackets and trophies, three Henry .22s and a Cooper Firearms .257 Weatherby mag will be given away. But that’s not all, there will be some sudden death prize matches for a Savage youth Muddy Girl .223 and stunning military tribute artwork as well as a pretty awesome cast iron set.

Come to the Legion this Friday night, July 10, and get in on this! Money raised will help benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, Salvation Army of Baker, and American Lutheran Church.

Crazy Days featuring store bargains and parade

By Lori Kesinger Downtown Baker will be bustling with activity Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, for Crazy Days sponsored by the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Businesses will be giving customers an opportunity to save money in their hometown with in-store specials and sidewalk sales.

The highlight of the day on Saturday will be a children’s bike and pet parade starting at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to dress themselves and their pets in costumes and decorate their bikes. Participants should meet north of the Corner Bar to join the parade down Main Street to Reynolds parking lot. Participants will receive ice cream goodies from Reynolds at the end

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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015

FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 15, 2005 -- The southeast region of the Montana Community Foundation (MCF) is awarding $1,000 in grant funds to move Baker’s first jail to the O’Fallon Museum location. . . When the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met July 7, County Commissioner Don Rieger announced the Commissioners have given their okay to the Fallon Medical Complex for a new dining room and Parkview II additions. Construction will start next year. . . Big Sky State Games is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To commemorate, organizers held a torch relay throughout the state. The relay visited 30 communities with 200 runners participating.

Chandler Losing, age 10, of Baker was selected by the Relay Committee to carry the torch in Miles City, May 25.

Chandler carried the torch from the underpass to First Interstate Bank where he lit the flame for the ceremony held in Miles City. . . Fifty-two golfers participated in the Mammo Whammo Yellow Ball Golf Tournament July 10.

First place team low net was Gye Varner, Mike Griffith, Mark Ferrell and Chad Varner. . . . High temperature July 8 was 108 degrees. . . The Pink Ladies have donated money to the hospital for a sleeper sofa in case family members wish to stay close to loved ones who are hospitalized.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 14, 1995-At the close of filing June 29, six candidates had filed to run for city government seats in Plevna and Baker. Incumbents Clayton Hornung, Duane Brockel and Rod Morris filed for City Council positions in Baker. Roddy Rost filed for City Judge. From Plevna, Ted Hepperle filed for alderman and Wilmer Huber filed a declaration of intent for write-in. . . . Preceptor Psi Sorority donated $1,000 each to Cynamon Burdick and Ralph Koenig for medical expenses. . . Baker bowlers traveled to Great Falls in May to compete in the State Men’s Bowling Tournament. Cashing in were Pat Harrison who won first in singles, third in doubles and second in all events; Russ Fischer - tenth in singles; Curt Arnell - third in doubles; and Jeff and Doug Varner - 62nd in doubles. . . Year to date moisture is 8.07 inches. . . Baker wrestlers competed in the USA Qualifier Tournament at Butte in March with the following results: Clark Curry, Darick Gorder and Allen Varner will participate in the Cadet National Wrestling Tournament in Lincoln, NE; John Merwin will participate in the Jr. National Wrestling Tournament in Fargo, ND; John Michael Bertsch and Matt Mason will travel to Japan in July as members of the Montana Cultural Ex-

change Team.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 11, 1985-Fallon County Commissioners cut the ribbon at the Gazebo during the dedication to the people ceremony. Commissioners include Art Koenig, Herb Straub, Jake Ehret, Kenneth Rustad, and the present board - Delane Beach, Willie Duffield, and Gary Lang. . .

Fallon County’s first Golf Classic saw Ron Meredith and Rich Menger tie in the nine hole competition. A playoff saw Ron chip closest to the pin and take first place honors. . .

For the second year, Dean wang has been selected as one of Montana’s two voting delegates to the National High School Rodeo Finals. . . Mary Rost, 68, died July 6 in Miles City; Edna collie, age 97, passed away July 4. . . There will be an open house July 12 at the Bank of Baker for Richard Carlson, who has accepted a position with the American State Bank of Killdeer, ND. . . Fallon County Party was a huge success. It looked like fair time around the city. First place winners of the raft races were Casey O’Donnell, Tracey Thielen, Thadd O’Donnell, and Mike Dexter of the T.N.T. Raft.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 10, 1975-Members of the Baker swim team are Allon Fleckenstein, Jeff Wood, Tom Barth, Rosalyn Young, Carrie Hoke, Scott Veroye, Barbara Mahon, Michael Leach, John Miller, Bill Zachmann, Mike Domagala, Ray Huntley, Shane Farstveet, and Cheryle Howe.

The team is coached by Harold Miller and Tim Barone is the assistant coach. . . Gordon Heimbuch, Carl Hepperle, and Henry Huether just received word they have successfully completed a 26 week course offered by the Life Underwriters Training Council. .

The Department of Highways plans to classify unfenced open ranges on the primary highway system in Fallon County as low hazard and not require fencing. The department will hold a public hearing on this issue in Baker to discuss the proposed classification. . . Tom Sparks has been employed to be the rangeland coordinator for Montana by the Society for Range Management.

Julio R. Vera, International Farm Youth Exchange student from Venezuela. . . Denzil Young was installed as president of the Lions Club. Assisting him is Gordon Olson, first vice president; Gene Hoff, second vice president; Sam Durham, third vice president; Dick Price, treasurer; and Eldon Mengel, secretary. . . A fire which started about 5 p.m.

Wednesday burned the back room and considerable stock at the Hepperle Store in Plevna.

60 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 7, 1955 -Taxable valuation in Fallon County will take a terrific jump next year when the pipeline utility with its booster plant (Butte Pipeline) will be placed on the tax rolls. . . Irvin L. Schuchardt, M.D. will open for practice Thursday afternoon in the Schultz building on Highway12. . . Citizens and property owners of Baker voted to have adequate sewerage disposal and at the same time voted on a bond issue to obtain money for repairs for the water lines by an overwhelming majority.

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 5, 1945 -Dwight D. Eisenhower medals were presented to the following Scouts who collected 1,000 pounds or over of wastepaper: Robert Burkett, Donald Martin, Leonard Wang, Zeke Lund, Frank Eckes, Jay Judd, Robert Loveless, Clyde Burns, Cleo Barkley, Glen Wiseman, Dick Steiber, Raymond Stevens, Robert North, and Floyd Irvine. . . The American flag was raised over Berlin Wednesday in the same blood stained barracks where Adolf Hitler’s enemies were purged in mass execution by the gestapo eleven years ago.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 11, 1935 -The bond election held Saturday for the building of additional classrooms on the high school carried 97-12. . . The cars of the Milwaukee local overturned into a ditch near Plevna Thursday and caused injury to five persons. A doctor and nurse were called from Baker and the injured were brought to the hospital here. .

The heat of the Fourth brought on a terrific hail storm in southern Fallon County. Hail stones fell in such numbers 50 YEARS AGO that an area six miles wide and Thursday, July 1, 1965-- 15 miles long was wiped clean The front door of the Times of all crops.

Office shows quite a bit of hail stacked up after a furious hail 90 YEARS AGO storm and strong south wind Thursday, July 9, 1925 -which pelted the community Nominations for Fallon last Friday afternoon. . . Roger County Princess are beginning Hufford, freshman of Baker to come in. Those heading the High School, broke the Mon- list are Ellen Ovens, Jeanette tana State Junior Olympics Price, Laura Wang, and Fran100 yard dash record in the cis Barbridge. . . The Tandum fourth heat by a record time of and Wilson store is holding a 10.6. . . The Francis Madler closeout sale of their clothing family of Ollie will be host to store merchandise.

Judge’s Corner

Carter County Range Tour

Motor Vehicle Child Safety Restraint Systems and Penalty for Violations Section 61-9-420 MCA. If a child under six years of age and weighing less than 60 pounds is a passenger in a motor vehicle, that motor vehicle must be equipped with one child safety restraint for each child in the vehicle and each child must be properly restrained. The child safety restraint must be appropriate for the height and weight of the child as indicated by manufacturer standards.

Section 61-9-423 MCA Penalty. Violation of 61-9-420 is punishable by a fine of not more than $100. The fine must be waived if proof of acquisition of an appropriate child safety restraint is presented within seven days of violation to the office of the charging officer and there has been no previous dismissal of a violation of 61-9-420 under this subsection.

Submitted by Elin Westover, Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent Please mark Thursday, July 23, on your calendar. This is the date for the Carter County Range Tour. The tour will start at the Carter County Event Center at 1:30 p.m. A meal will be served at the conclusion of the tour by the Ekalaka Homemakers.

Topics to be covered include: Medusahead Wildrye & Annual Grass Management by Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist. Medusahead wildrye was found in Montana for the first time in November 2013.

Medusahead can form near monocultures with resulting degradation of wildlife and livestock habitat and alteration of fire regimes. Research indicates that a dense stand of medusahead can decrease grazing capacity by up to 80 percent. Since we have only recently confirmed its presence in the state, it is important to be able to identify this species so new populations can be controlled when they are still small and relatively mangeable. Mangold will also discuss management of other annual grasses.

Rejuvenating Soils by Bruski residents. Bruski’s focus on utilizing natural resources to reap sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits. Their goals include returning land to a healthy condition so productivity is greatly increased without large infusions of cash, equipment or technology. Relationships between land, water and plants are managed in ways that mimic nature. They strive to manage their grazing practice for the health of the land, and not just the production of livestock.

Ryan and Abbey will take us on a tour of their operation and explain what they are doing and the benefits they are seeing with their soils.

Vertebrate Pest Management - by Stephen M. Vantassel, MT Dept. of Ag Vertebrate Pest Specialist. Vertebrate pest Specialist Stephen Vantassel will be reviewing Integrated Pest Management strategies

Patchwork Quilt Guild News Submitted by Joan Grammond The Patchwork Quilt Guild met June 16 at Thee Garage with seven members and Wanda Moor present. Our project for the day was to create “Made-fabric” from scraps and then use it in a project.

Jean Tronstad had several finished pieces for us to see. It was a fun activity called “15 Minutes of Play”.

Next month the project will be to sew “British Walking Mittens” from old sweaters or fleece. We were given the patterns to use for this project.

This will be July 14 at Thee Garage at 10 a.m. We have several old sweaters, so bring some batting, fleece, and your sewing machine and get ready for winter!

Notice of Election Fallon County Baker North Water and/or Sewer District Election and Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District Stanhope Area Notice of Election - Special General Election November 3, 2015.

Filing dates are June 22, 2015 through August 20, 2015. For questions on filing documents please contact the Clerk and Recorder/Election Administrator’s Office at 406778-8108.

Positions: Wayne Sander and Kenneth Griffith for Baker North.

Positions: John Hecker and Laurie Pankratz for Stanhope Area.

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for mitigating damage caused by voles, pocket gophers, ground squirrels, and prairie dogs. Particular attention will be placed on habitat modification, toxicants, and non-toxic control methods.

Sprayer Calibration - by Jesse Scott, Carter County Weed Coordinator. To know how much chemical to add to your spray tank, it is important to know the rate your sprayer delivers, all sprayers are different. Having your sprayer in working order and properly calibrated allows you to apply the correct rate as needed and save you dollars in the long run. Jesse Scott, Carter County Weed Coordinator, will give a hands-on demonstration of small boomless sprayer and handguns. She will emphasize determining the spray rate and proper personal protective equipment while working on sprayers. You are invited to bring your boomless and handgun sprayers for calibration with Jesse at the conclusion of Range Tour activities.

If you have any questions, contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-778-7110. There will be three private pesticide applicator recertification credits available for attending this workshop.

Friday - Chili Dog • Beef Noodle Soup Saturday - Pizza Burger Tuesday - Steakhouse Burger Tomato Tortellini Soup Wednesday - Chicken Fajitas Cream of Lentil Soup Thursday - Tuna or Egg Sandwich on Croissant Clam Chowder Soup

Fallon County Times Deadlines:

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Weather Vane July 1 79 58 .07 July 2 81 57 July 3 85 57 July 4 95 60 .03 July 5 77 59 T July 6 75 53 .01 July 7 81 49 YTD Moisture - 8.55”

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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 -

Betty Jo Johnson

Betty Jo Johnson, 85, passed away Oct. 26, 2014, at Parkwood Meadow Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho, following a stroke.

Cremains will be interred and a graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. at the Johnson family lot of the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker, Wednesday, July 15. Pastor Reva Rathbun of the Baker Community Church will officiate.

She was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Baker, the daughter of Roy E. and Hattie Egtvedt Johnson.

Betty Jo was the ninth of ten children born to Roy and Hattie. She grew up on the family homestead and attended Chimney Creek country school with her siblings. After attending Baker High School, she moved to Sheridan, Wyo., to join her sister Helen. There she met and married Archie Migratti on Apr. 6, 1946. To this union two daughters were born. Betty Jo and Archie moved to Casper, Wyo., to work and raise their daughters.

Betty Jo attended secretarial and bookkeeping classes at Casper College. She worked for several years at Pan American Oil Company and then as a bookkeeper for the Natrona County School District. After the girls grew up, she and Archie hit the road pulling an Airstream trailer and selling tools which her brother-in-law, Joe Wells, invented. She kept herself occupied while traveling by studying Spanish and learned to read and speak the language quite well. She was an excellent seamstress and also enjoyed knitting and

quilting.

After she and Archie went their separate ways, she did not stay in place for very long.

She provided in-home care for several people in Colorado Springs and Phoenix, as she truly enjoyed helping people.

She was very selfless, nurturing and constantly put others needs before her own. After a few years, she moved back to Sheridan, bought a home and worked as a bookkeeper for the Sheridan County Ambulance Service. It was at this time she enjoyed traveling with her daughters to Italy and France. Other activities she pursued included fly fishing, gardening, and taking long walks. Her love of music and dance was lifelong. Early in life she learned to play the accordion. She took tap dancing class and taught line dancing for many years. Later when she moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, she performed on stage with a senior dance group at the Idaho Falls Civic Center.

Betty Jo then moved to Spokane, Wash., where she enjoyed participating in the dances at the senior centers.

There she made friends and found traveling companions who accompanied her on cruises to Mexico and Hawaii.

Betty Jo is survived by two daughters, Sandra Beus of San Diego, Calif., and Tana Jackson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; three grandchildren, Tana Kaiser, Ben Beus and Eric Jackson; four great-grandchildren, Zoe Kaiser, Marco Beus, Walker and Jordyn Jackson; three sisters, Monte Sipma, Mary Lou Wells and Joy Hayden.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Hattie Johnson; three brothers - Earl, Don and Bud; three sisters Helen, Ione and Irene.

America has lost another admirable individual of its greatest generation. The family will miss a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

Clifford DuCharme

Memorial services for Clifford DuCharme, 85, of Baker will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 10, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Pastor Mike Davis officiating. Visitation will take place from 9-11 a.m.

Clifford passed away July 4, 2015, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.

Clifford was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Carrolville, Wisc., to Irvin and Edna (Walters)

DuCharme. He grew up and attended country school in Sue Coulee, Wisc. At the age of 16, he began working at a dairy farm in Wisconsin. In 1950, Clifford came to southeastern Montana where he helped on a few different farms and ranches in the area.

Shortly after, he was drafted to the service. Clifford served in the Army on the Korean front line from 1950-1953. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Plevna to help work on a local farm. It was during this he met his wife.

Clifford married Ruth Bechtold Jan. 15, 1956, at the Plevna Baptist Church. To this union six children were born:

Judy, Marlene, Karla, Kimberly, Cindy, and Kelly. Together they moved their family to a farm southwest of Baker.

It was here they made their home. Clifford farmed until he had a stroke in Jan. of 2008.

His love of farming never stopped even though he was physically unable to continue the daily routine.

Besides Clifford’s love of farming and going to auction sales, he especially loved going fishing with the grandchildren and listening to oldtime music, such as polkas.

Clifford served on the GTA Elevator Board and the Cenex Farmers Union Board, and was active at his local church until his stroke.

Clifford is survived by his wife Ruth of Baker; daughters, Judy (Donald) Sparks of Bowman, N.D., Marlene (Lynn) Marlow of Shawnee, Okla., Karla (Jim) Miller of Glendive, Kimberly (Kevin) Price of Plentywood, and Cindy (Wes) Freistone of Anchorage, Alaska; son, Kelly (Phyllis) DuCharme of Baker; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, John DuCharme of Boscobel, Wisc., Charles (Shirley) DuCharme of Prairie Du Chien, Wisc., and Irving (Carol) DuCharme of Prairie Du Chien, Wisc.; special family friends, Carmie (Larry) Steffes of Plevna and their three children.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Delores Cooley; sister-in-law, Stella DuCharme; and brother-inlaw, Robert Cooley.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

farm as a young man. He married Viola Karch Dec. 12, 1948, in Plevna. To this union two sons were born, Stan and Jerry. After their marriage, they moved to the Ferguson farm for several years, then later to the “Lang Home Place” where they raised their family and remained for many years thereafter. In the early years, Norman worked carpentry with Albert Losing to supplement the farming operation. After Viola’s death in 2001, he remained quite active on the farm until the fall of 2014 when he moved into Baker to make his final home.

Norman enjoyed traveling and bullhead fishing, but most of all spending time with family. Over the years, he was very active in the First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his two sons, Stan (Diana) of Gillette, Wyo., and Jerry of Baker; a brother, Manuel (Jorcelene) Lang of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Lydia Bales of Yakima, Wash., and Frieda Straub of Baker; three grandchildren, Derek of Gillette, Danielle (Kace) DeKlyen of Billings, and Richard (fiance Lindsey McGee) of Gillette, Wyo.; one great-grandchild, Cali DeKlyen.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Viola; three brothers, Henry, Ernest and Christ; and two sisters, Martha Buerkle and Alvina Croissant.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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Extreme caution urged when using sky lanterns

By Lori Kesinger Imagine finding a paper lantern in your hay bales after the Fourth of July. After the holiday weekend, a Fallon County rancher did and it wasn’t the first time he had found on his land.

Sky lanterns are often purchased during Fourth of July fireworks sales but can also be bought from internet retailers for special occasions. The lanterns emit a soft glow as they float across the night sky, but that beauty hides the danger of airborne flames.

Sky lanterns, also known as Chinese lanterns, are simple structures designed with a thin paper shell and an opening at the bottom, similar to a hot air balloon. Airlift is achieved by igniting a suspended candle or fuel cell composed of a waxy flammable material. When lit, the flame heats the air inside the lantern, thus lowering its density and causing the lantern to rise into the air. The sky lantern is only airborne for as long as the flame stays lit, after which the lantern sinks back to the ground.

The lanterns are not illegal in Montana but people should know that if a sky lantern is the cause of a fire, the person responsible can be subject to an investigation, criminal charges and the costs of the fire suppression could be imposed.

Any activity that carries the potential to ignite a fire should be undertaken with extreme caution this time of year.

I would like to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who sent cards, phone calls & came to visit me during my recent hospital stay and the death of my dear "Ab" and grandson Tony. I also want to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Fallon Medical Complex for the care they gave to both "Ab" and myself and the Stevenson Funeral Home for their compassion and understanding. Everyone has been so kind and caring which makes me grateful to live in a small community.

May God bless all of you!

Joyce Jardee

Eleven people played pinochle July 5 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were two tables of four players each and one table of three players.

Winners were Marj Peterson, Mae Bohle, Delbert Schweigert and Jay Gregory.

Pinochle will be played next Sunday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. at the Baker Senior Center.

The Children of

Paul & Frances Zachmann

Norman Lang Funeral services for Norman Lang, 89, of Baker were held July 9, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Baker with Pastor Levi Durfey officiating.

Burial was in the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker.

Norman passed away July 5, 2015 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.

Norman was born Apr. 4, 1926, the son of John and Elizabeth (Naasz) Lang at Eureka, S.D. As a young boy, his family moved to Baker where he grew up and attended the Fertile Prairie country school through the eighth grade. Norman began work on the family

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Seeing patients Tuesdays at Fallon Medical Complex lower level Dr. Jake Holkup

Dr. Kylie in Baker Simnioniw

• Applied • Kinesiology Applied Kinesiology • Acupuncture • Nutrition Consultation • Cranial-Sacral Therapy • Foot Orthotics • Pediatric and Pregnancy

appointments M,For W& F - 7 a.m.-5:30call p.m.

TollThFree T& - 7 1-877-267-7520 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays ext. 245 Sat. -406-778-5100 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cell 701-866-4011 1-701-872-7520

Dr. James R. Campbell, DDS Family Dentistry

“Friends Healing Friends”

Complete general dentistry for adults & children:

• Preventive • Cosmetic • Implants • Crowns

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX & COMMUNITY CLINIC

202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic

CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site

Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Steve Coxe, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists

SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages

• Fillings • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures

Practice located in Baker since 1994 Healthy Montana Kids Provider

202 South 4th Street W. Baker, MT 59313 (lower level of Fallon Medical Complex)

(406)778-5150 (800)676-7161 Ext. 231

Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday

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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015

FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~

JULY 6 - 10

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Shrimp w/fries $6.00

2 Cheesy Breadsticks and a pizza slice $5.00

Pork Loin Sandwich w/Fries $6.00

BBQ Pork w/Onion Rings $6.00

Grilled Chicken Burger w/Fries $6.00

Villa Happenings . . .

Andrea and Scott Stonebraker, left, play against a team of six in the volleyball tournament held on July 4th.

Pennsylvania couple wins Fallon County Day volleyball tournament Superior Care Villa honored their hard working, dedicated volunteers with an ice cream social. Volunteers and residents enjoyed the afternoon with visiting and ice cream sundaes made with delicious homemade toppings. Pictured above are volunteers, l-r: Gaye Sander, Mary Ann Hecker, and Sonia Meccage.

(Left) Betty Rieger of the Villa is enjoying an ice cream sundae while visiting with Villa volunteers.

Keep the Tip-Mont number handy

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 12.

Hospital Helpers; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion, July 13.

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 14.

City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, July 15.

Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, July 16.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 19.

Montana’s TIP-MONT “crimestopper” program operates year round to manage reports of recreation-related violations. Call 1-800-TIP-Mont or 1-800-847-6668.

These violations may include boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs; illegal introductions of fish, bait or other species to Montana waters; and using a boat to harass or kill game birds or other aquatic fur-bearing animals.

It’s also illegal to dump garbage, refuse, waste, or sewage into or near Montana waters. Montana law requires boats equipped with toilets or porta-potties to dispose of waste properly. Because there are so few marine pump out stations in Montana, boaters should check in advance on the local availability of waste disposal stations.

To report suspected violations and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward, call 1-800-TIP-MONT or 1-800-847-6668. For more information on TIP-MONT, visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and look on the Enforcement page.

EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL! If you or someone you know is age 80 or over and would like to share their life story,

please contact the Fallon County Times at 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … it takes more than living together to have a common law marriage? No single fact proves a couple is married by common law. If a common law marriage is in doubt, a judge will look at several facts to decide if it exists. She will consider whether the couple is old enough and if either spouse is married to anyone else. She will also look at whether the couple lives together and tells others they are married. Other facts the judge will consider include whether the couple has made a pledge or oath, wears rings or other symbols of marriage, owns property together, files taxes together, and more.

For more information, please visit the Families and Kids 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 1-800-666-6899.

Plevna Schools has the following positions open: Paraprofessional starting salary is $15.50/hour, Assistant Cook starting wage is $14.65/hour. Health Insurance and a Health Savings Account are offered for these positions. If you are interested in any of the positions please contact Superintendent Walker at 406-772-5666 or come to the Plevna School and pick up an application.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana

Wed., Aug. 5: Regular Sale w/ 1st Big Yearling Special Wed., Aug. 12: Regular Sale

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 Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

July 10 Caden Dukart, Dale Schweigert July 11 Caleb Bettenhausen, John Beach, Julia Kendall, Michael Schultz, Presley Straub, Roger Pankratz July 12 Colt Custer, Hannah Rost, John Tronstad July 13 McKenna Griffith, Benjamin Erickson, Britney Lyson, Donovan Lorbiecke July 14 Saraya Afrank, Trent Askin, Val Johnson, Weston O’Donnell, Nic Bohle July 15 Kayla Apple, Xander Heiser, Zade Erickson, Warren Rieger July 16 Camy Townsend, Holly Hutton, Lacey Herbst

Plevna School Positions Available

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

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

Wed., July 15: Regular Sale Wed., July 22: Regular Sale Wed., July 29: Regular Sale

H ap py B ir th da y

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed July 17 - July 23.

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.

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

By Lori Kesinger Who knew volleyball competition could be so tough?

Especially when a two person team takes the championship title from a team of six at the Fallon County Day volleyball tournament.

Scott and Andrea Stonebraker from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, arrived on the sand with a goal in mind and a competitive edge against local volleyball players. It was the first time they ever played against teams of six.

The first tournament the Stonebrakers ever played in was in the 2009 Mother Lodge in Aspen, Colorado, one of Andrea and Scott Stonebraker the country’s largest volleyball tournaments. There they made the decision to combine their hobbies of traveling and volleyball to play in every state.

The couple has used their vacation time planning trips around volleyball tournaments. On this trip, they traveled to Wyoming to play in a tournament and spent a week at Yellowstone National Park. Then they came to Baker to mark Montana, state number 46, off their list. They found the Fallon County Day volleyball tournament by searching the internet. Only Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Hawaii remain on their list.

They also met their goal of reaching the finals in at least half the states they played a tournament in.

What is even more remarkable is that Andrea had never played volleyball until after meeting Scott, picking up the sport at the age of 30, which goes to show practice and passion can take you anywhere.

To learn more about the Stonebraker’s volleyball adventures, go to their website vballusa.net.

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

Go to www.falloncountyextra.com/ subscribe/! Or Call 800-275-7799

FALLON COUNTY TIMES

Commissioners proceedings MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATES Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board Chairman; Mary Grube, Planner Secretary Rifle Range Attendee Job Description- Julie Straub gave the Commission a draft of an Indoor Shooting Complex Attendee job description she created. Mike said he was told by Commissioner Ranum they wanted to hire a supervisor for the complex so the Rifle Range Board created a job description for a supervisor and gave a copy to the Commission. Julie asked for clarification on what the Commission wanted to hire for, a supervisor, attendee or both. Julie said the City Police Officers said they can cover shifts as attendees since they are already qualified for the position. If the Police Officers did this they would be paid by the County as an employee.

The Commission, Mike and Julie discussed the hours of operation and suggested being open a few afternoons during the week and on weekends. The complex will then be available in the morning for Law Enforcement to use it as they need. The Rifle Range Board is having a meeting tonight and will determine the exact days the complex will be open. Julie and Mike discussed having a full-time supervisor position and attendee positions at the complex.

Mike would like at least one attendee hired in addition to a supervisor to ensure there is coverage at all times. Julie suggested hiring “small” and then hiring more personnel if the need is there. Mike wants to make sure the inside and outside maintenance is getting done and doesn’t want the Board to be responsible for making bank deposits and ensuring there is staff coverage. Commissioner Randash suggested hiring a 20 hr week supervisor along with having the City Police Officers work the attendee shifts when needed.

Commissioner Ranum suggested hiring a 40 hour week person. Commissioner Randash suggested the Rifle Range Board and Mike Reddick, Police Chief, discuss the coverage and see if they can come up with a plan together.

9:35pm- Mike Kirschten left the meeting.

Planner Secretary Job Description - Julie proposed Mary’s job description be changed from Secretary to Administrative Assistant as her duties are beyond the scope of a Secretary. Julie gave a copy of the new Administrative Assistant job description to the Commission to review and approve. Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner, and Mary both agree this is a better description of what she does. Commissioner Ranum asked if the job needed to be advertised since it has changed. Julie said no, because the job itself isn’t changing, the description is just being changed to reflect the job duties that are being done.

Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the job description change from Secretary to Administrative Assistant for Mary Grube.

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

9:45pm- Mary Grube left the meeting.

Purchase Request- Julie gave the Commission a quote from Direct Electric to install motion sensor lights in all eight bathrooms in the courthouse to ensure the bath-

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 rooms are well lit when someone enters. The quote is $1274.58. The Commission approved having Direct Electric install the lights.

Seasonal Fair Lead Crew Hand Position – The Commission signed a New Hire Approval Form for Mandy Blohm as the Seasonal Fair Lead Crew Hand.

Kelly Services Contract Julie contacted Cheryl with Kelly Services to discuss possibly using their services to recruit for the IT Tech position. She gave the Commission the Kelly Services contract they require to be signed that states if someone is hired from them the County would have to pay a $2,500 placement fee. The Commission said they would like to try and recruit without using Kelly Services.

Safety Report- All departments have turned in their Safety Self-inspection Reports. Julie recommended the sliding glass door connecting the Department of Revenue and Treasurer’s offices be left unlocked and cleared of any blockage so Bert Lagasse can escape from her desk easily if necessary. The Commission said this was a good idea and asked Julie to talk to Larita Huether with the Department of Revenue about it.

Safety Incident- On June 18th, 2015 a County employee, backed into a car in the Reynolds parking lot with a County pickup. There was no damage done to the pickup and minor damage done to the car. It has been turned into insurance and no citation was issued.

Equipment Maintenance Log - Julie gave the Commission a copy of the Equipment Maintenance Log she created for them to review.

9:50am- Julie Straub left the meeting.

9:50AM - PARKS UPDATES, Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director Ironhorse Park Updates- The landscape rock is going down in the park. Commissioner Ranum asked about planting flowers at the park due to the hassle of watering them. Scott said the plants that are chosen for the landscaping are drought resistance so watering them won’t be an issue.

Bike Pump Track- The skills course at the track will be installed after Gamut Construction pours the concrete for it in the two weeks. Rubber mulch will be put down in the middle of the track when the skills course is finished. Scott plans on having lessons on skating and bike skills in the future.

Skate Park- Baker Metal is building railings for the patio areas. A “Skate at Your Own Risk” sign will be installed.

Splash Park- Dave Oelette with KO Construction will be down hopefully this week to do a walk-through on the area set for the project.

Sidewalk Lights - Scott has ordered additional lighting for the new sidewalks being installed around the lake. The lights will be the same as the others except the light will be LED to help alleviate the bugs surrounding the lights.

Capital Improvement PlanScott said he doesn’t have a lot of expenses for the next year except the rotation of equipment and additional sidewalk in the park area.

Scott would like to be a part of the discussion for what is set aside for his Department in the Capital Improvement Plan.

10:05am- Scott Rabbitt left the meeting.

10:05AM ROAD DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Inc. Gravel- The crew is hauling gravel.

Culverts- The crew will be working on the culverts when it isn’t so hot.

Chip & Seal- Next Monday and Tuesday the Road Dept. will chip and seal the Stan-

hope Addition and other areas close to town.

Roxy Lane Road- Commissioner Baldwin said the water that drains off the Roxy Lane Road is pooling and will probably create problems for that road. Bobby said he would go look at it.

Airport/DeGrand’s RoadBobby drove the road and said there is a stop sign on the road that can be seen from a long distance. He doesn’t think an additional sign is needed or would be of any benefit.

Dust Control- Josi Hadley called into the Commission to ask if anything could be done to control the dust that they are getting on their property.

Bobby said if they start trying to contain the dust for one person they will have to do it for all which is a big undertaking. He has been experimenting with calcium chloride to help stabilize the roads and a by-product of this should be having less dust coming off the roads when driven on. He said if this method works they can do what other counties have done, have the property owner pay for the chemicals and the county applies it.

Commissioner Ranum suggested putting in speed bumps on the road so people wouldn’t drive as fast and kick up lots of dust.

Sparks’ Bridge- Shannon suggested the Commission award the Kramlick/Sparks’ Box Culvert Project to the lowest bidder which is Diamond J Construction.

Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to award the bid for the Kramlick/Sparks’ Reinforced Box Culvert Project to Diamond J Construction for $708,921.20.

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

John Peila with Diamond J Construction said a tentative start date for the construction of the Sparks’ Bridge would be the first part of August.

Shannon said the wetland delineation and permitting should be done by then so there shouldn’t be a problem to start at that time. Shannon will talk to John about the fill dirt they will be using and the landowners desire that it comes from their area to avoid weeds being brought in.

Shannon said he plans on keeping in touch with Tom Sparks about the wetlands delineation being done also.

Kramlick Bridge- Shannon said construction on the Kramlick Bridge can begin once the agreement is drafted and signed.

Lot 5 of the Neary Plat- This lot was re-surveyed to square up Lot 5 and establish a traffic lane to go through. The Planning Dept. will be giving Shannon approval to submit the final plat with the final signatures for the lot this week.

Cemetery/Robert SingerShannon went to the cemetery and found the pin for Robert Singer. The pin was set by Brosz Engineering but has been removed and another marker was put in its place.

Because of this the surveyor will need to verify the marker is in the right place. Shannon asked the Commission if they wanted him to do anything with the pin or to leave it as is. Shannon is concerned it will be disturbed by mowing since it is sticking about a foot out of the ground. The Commission would like the surveyor to set another pin similar to the marker that is in the ground now, to put it flush with the ground and then dig around it so Bobby Wiedmer can put cement around it.

Bridge/Road ConstructionThe Commission gave Shannon a copy of the letter Jason Rittal, Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation Executive Director, drafted to send to Governor Bullock concerning Bridge/Road Construction delays for him to review.

10:55am- Bobby Wiedmer and Shannon Hewson left the meeting.

11:00AM WORKFORCE HOUSING RESOLUTION, Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Forest Sanderson, Kadrmas Lee & Jackson (KLJ) The Commission and Forest Sanderson reviewed and discussed the Resolution Adopting Zoning for Workforce Housing KLJ drafted on the County’s behalf. Forest went through each item with the Commission asking for any changes or additions that they would like to be made.

Forest and the Commission reviewed the Workforce Housing Plan. Forest suggested if the Commission wants to move forward on this the next step would be setting up a formal public hearing. An Administrator and a Board of Adjustments will need to be established by the Commission after the ordinance is created. Forest will clean up the document and him and Mary will get the public hearing scheduled.

11:30AM WEED BUDGET REVIEW Present: Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor Budget Items- Dale gave his budget for the Weed and Noxious Weed Departments to the Commission to review. Dale would like to purchase a side by side this coming fiscal year for approximately $14,000 and can put grant money he receives from the State towards half of it. He currently has two side by sides and would like to have a third for a backup.

Dale wants to keep the water tank cement pad funds in his budget that have been planned for a couple of years but have not been done yet.

Dale is going to start having the Road Department pay for their weed chemicals so it is reflected in the Road Department’s budget and not the Weed Department’s budget.

This will relieve Dale of having to bill the Road Department for the chemiclas and budget for their chemicals.

The Weed Department will store and apply the chemicals as always. The Commission and Dale discussed the purchasing and storing of chemicals and will continue to purchase the chemicals at the end of the season for cost savings.

4 Wheelers- The Weed Board does not want the crew to use 4-wheelers anymore due to safety issues. He has two four-wheelers he wants to send to auction or another department. One of the 4-wheelers is in mint condition and the other is in good condition.

The Commission will discuss what they want to do with the 4 wheelers and let Dale know.

Weed Pull Day- Dale is planning a weed pull day on July 16th for the Tronstad, Pinnow and Cody Johnson pits. His crew and 4-H kids will be doing it.

12:00PM- NOON RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess.

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

1:15 PM RECONVENE 1:15PM RIFLE RANGE UPDATES Present: Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board Chairman Grant Funds- Mike applied for a grant with Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) for the amount of $28,794 to pay for half of the handicap sidewalks and outdoor toilets.

Mike was told by a FWP employee that it is likely they will receive the full amount they requested but is not definite. Mike gave the Commission a breakdown of the cost of the handicap sidewalks and outdoor bathrooms for them to review.

Purchases- All the items the Commission approved last week have been purchased and are being delivered. Mike gave the Commission a copy of all of the invoices for the items totaling $18,435.92.

Mike said some of the items have increased in price since the original quotes he received and that is why it is more than the $16,180.90 he originally quoted the Commission. He has also been ordering cleaning supplies and plans to order first aid kits after talking with Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance Director.

Mike and the Commission reviewed the targets that would be purchased and sold at the complex. Mike is researching safety glasses and ear protection to sell as well.

He is going to keep the prices of these items the same as what they are being sold for in town so it doesn’t undercut the local businesses. The proceeds from the complex will be put into the Rifle Range account to offset the expense of maintaining and staffing the complex.

Mike purchased a tool set to have at the complex and would like to purchase heavy duty shelving to store supplies. He suggested purchasing a scaffolding unit and a furniture dolly as well. The Commission approved the purchase of these items.

Commissioner Minutes Mike said the price stated for use of the archery side of the complex was recorded incorrectly for the minutes of June 8-12, 2015. The correct amount to use the Archery side of the range is $10 for non-members and $5 for members.

Fencing- Gene Vennes will be starting on installing the fence the end of this week or beginning of next week.

Gutters- Commissioner Baldwin said he talked to Jade Melby with Melby’s Seamless Gutters and he will be out to install the gutters sometime this week.

Dog Day Shoot - The complex will be opened during the shoot for people to tour the facility. Deb Kirschten is planning on showing people around the facility during the shoot.

Indoor Shooting ComplexMid-Rivers will be out installing the line tomorrow at 6pm.

1:45pm- Mike Kirschten left the meeting.

1:45PM PUBLIC COMMENT 1:45pm- Joe Janz joined the Public Comment meeting.

Curbs & Sidewalks- Richard Schwartz looked at the sidewalks and curbs around the courthouse and gave an estimate of $60,000 to repair all of it. The Commission will discuss it and decide if they want to pursue this at a later date.

1:55pm- Joe Janz left the meeting.

1:55pm- Julie Straub joined the meeting letting the Commission know Larita Huether does not want to keep her sliding glass door unlocked due to having private information in her office. The Commission asked Julie to schedule a time for them to meet with her and Larita to discuss this.

2:00pm- Julie Straub left the meeting.

2:00PM C02 PIPELINE DISCUSSION Present: Bill Atchison, Denbury HSE Compliance Coordinator; Bill Frost, Percheron Field Services Project Manager; Brett Meyer, Denbury Pipeline Land Records Administrator; Ed Karpiel, Denbury Pipeline Project Manager; Gauri Gajewar, Denbury Environmental Compliance Coordinator; Rusty Shaw, Denbury HSE Compliance Manager The Denbury and Percheron representatives came to introduce the Commission to the CO2 Pipeline Project that will be going through Fallon County in 2020. The pipeline is a proposed 20 inch C02 line, similar to what they brought to Bell Creek. The pipeline will be 110 miles long beginning at Bell Creek and running parallel to the Bison line up to the Oneok

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line and then to the ELOB Facility. Ninety-three miles of the pipeline will be co-located with the other pipelines and the pipelines will be offset 50 feet from one another. The project will require 100 foot wide construction right of ways and 50 foot wide permanent right of ways. They will also be using existing flow lines, wells and right of ways when constructing. The tentative date for construction is set for August to November 2020. The Denbury representatives have met with other counties that will be affected by the pipeline and they have been well received thus far.

The long timeframe for construction is due to the Sage Grouse issue still being in progress and the new Risk Management Plan (RMP) being required. They are planning on having a robust mitigation plan and following Wyoming’s plan that was sufficient in protecting the Sage Grouse. The new RMPs state you can’t lose habitat with construction so they will be working with environmental engineers to ensure their plan is accepted and construction can move forward.

Brett Meyer asked about the various permits they will need to plan for in Fallon County.

The Commission said they will need a road contract, encroachment permit and to contact the Planning Department when they get closer to construction to find out anything else they may need to get a permit for. Rusty Shaw said they will be assessing the transportation and accommodation needs prior to beginning the project. They will also be working with their contractors to control dust, take care of the roads while they are here and will have an inspection team onsite during the construction.

2:45pm - All Denbury and Percheron representatives left the meeting.

2:50PM - COMMISSION BUSINESS/WORK SESSION Present: Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder Coral Creek Landfill Trust Account- Brenda said Wells Fargo has resigned as the County’s trust agent for the Coral Creek Landfill Trust Account. Brenda talked to Tim Stepp from the Department of Environmental Quality about it and he said there is no deadline to find another trust agent and that Wells Fargo can’t quit being our agent until another agent is found and assigned to the account. Tim said another option would be to put the money into a CD rather than a trust account although a CD doesn’t earn as much interest and you get penalized for early withdrawal. Tim said he has several counties that have their trust accounts with the 1st Interstate Bank out of Polson, MT. Brenda talked to Patsy at the Bank of Baker and Patsy said they don’t have a trustee to do trusts but they could do a CD. Patsy suggested Brenda contact 1st Interstate Bank and Stockman Bank. The Commission would like Brenda to ask the Fallon County Federal Credit Union and Stockman Bank to see if they have trust accounts.

3:04pm - Brenda Wood left the meeting.

Wetland Delineation for Sparks’ Box Culvert- The Commission reviewed and approved the quote for Carlson McClain to do the Wetland Delineation for the Sparks’ Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert for $3,030.

MINUTES APPROVAL Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to accept the minutes with revisions for the week of June 22-26th, 2015.

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

JUNE TIME SHEETS The Commission reviewed and approved June 2015 time sheets, payroll & withholdings CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

6 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES in the amount of $503,286.49 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s office.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS MT Wool Growers Association- Commissioner Randash, as Chairman of the Board, signed the Memorandum of Understanding from the Montana Wool Growers Association agreeing to allocate $664 for the protection of sheep from destructive animals.

MT Dept of Public Health & Human Services Task OrderCommissioner Randash, as Chairman of the Board, signed the Task Order 16-07-6-11017-0 to Fallon County Unified Government Master Contract that covers the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2019 between Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and Fallon County.

Superintendent of Schools Contract- The Commission reviewed and signed the Contract County Superintendent of Schools Agreement between Fallon County and Don Dilworth effective July 1, 2015.

The contract is filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

RESOLUTIONS Budget Resolution 6-29-2015 - The Commission reviewed and signed Budget Resolution 6-29-2015 authorizing the transfer of funds between accounts for FY2014-15. The resolution is filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

MISCELLANEOUS Purchase Requests- The Commission approved Sheriff Trent Harbaugh’s purchase requests from Zachmann Construction Services for repairs to jail cells C3 & C4 for $9,834.50 and for the TimeKeeping system to track prisoner checks for $3,758.27.

MISCELLANEOUS EMAILS The Commission reviewed the emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities.

REPORTS/FLYERS/MINUTESCouncil on Aging- Senior in Action Newsletter/July 2015 Town of Plevna- Plevna Water Phase 2 Project Updates for week 06/22/15 Special Project ReportDuWayne Bohle, Special Projects, submitted a Special Project Report dated 6/29/15 to the Commission. The report is filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

REVENUES Fallon County Airport- Jet Fuel Revenue of $366.24 Dept of the Interior- Payment in Lieu of Taxes Revenue for $35,293 4:00PM- COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Present: Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Closed session minute taking - Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney’s assistant Lisa Hastig called National Association of Counties (NACo) to ask them for clarification on the closed session minute taking rules. She had to leave a message so when Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, hears back from them she will notify the Commission on what they say about this.

Trotter & Associates Contract- Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, and the Commission discussed what the Commission would like changed in the contract. The Commission would like the hours Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner, is expected to be in the office or available by phone to be more clear in the contract. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, will draft an addendum to the contract to clarify his hours and time.

Gravel Installment ContractDarcy Wassmann, County Attorney, researched using a contractor for gravel over an extended period of time and said if the County plans on purchasing gravel from a contractor over a long period of time in which the gravel is expected to exceed $80,000, it would have to go out for bid.

Once it has gone out to bid and been awarded she suggested

doing a long term contract with the chosen contractor.

Commissioner Randash said an inflation factor would need to be included if they entered into a long term contract.

Lake Path Easements- Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, asked the Commission for help in getting the legal descriptions for the sidewalk pathways to include in the easements she will draft for the landowners. Commissioner Baldwin is going to talk to Karol Zachmann about it as he thinks she may have the legal descriptions for when the Millennium Project was being done. The Commission said the sidewalk isn’t going on anyone’s property, it is only going on City property, along their streets, so no easements with landowners may be needed. They will need an easement with the city as the County is going to maintain the sidewalks. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, said Scott Rabbitt, Parks Director, dropped off an easement from the City to the County for the sidewalks but it didn’t have a legal description. Commissioner Baldwin is going to talk to Kevin Dukart, City Clerk & Treasurer, about the easement.

Fidelity Lease- The lease has been sent to Jason Bechtold with Fidelity for him to review.

Hanson Road Easement- The Commission and Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, discussed the easement that is going to be drafted for Hanson’s Road. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, asked why the County would maintain a person’s approach to their house. Commissioner Randash said if a rural landowner builds a road to their house, the County will surface it and if an easement is given they will maintain it. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, said she was surprised the County does this for residents as she views it as a property owner’s responsibility to surface and maintain their own road, not the County. The Commission and Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, discussed if the County is appropriately taking easements and if surfacing and maintaining a landowner’s private road is necessary. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, asked if any other counties do this for their residents and the Commission said they were not aware of any that do.

Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, is going to attend a training Spencer Huether is giving on using the Terrain Navigator Pro software program so that she will have a better understanding of the road information she will need to use when drafting these easements. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, said she needs clarification on what the county will do for a property owner and what the property owner’s responsibility is for future easements she drafts.

She suggested the Commission create a policy for surfacing and maintaining private roads if they are going to continue to do this.

4:45pm- Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff; Brenda Hoeger, Dispatch Supervisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; joined the meeting.

Dispatch-Detention Officer Status- Brenda Hoeger, Dispatch Supervisor, said she is concerned her staff will lose their Sheriff Retirement System (SRS) status and 75 cent per hour pay for detention duties if Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, hires detention officers. The Commission said the current dispatchers will continue to be paid 75 cents for time they monitor the jail screens and would continue to be in SRS. Future dispatchers will not be enrolled in SRS nor be required to attend detention training but will get paid the 75 cents for watching the jail screens. Brenda Hoeger asked if they would still be required to do female bookings and Trent said yes, if he needs one of the dispatchers who has attended the detention training

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 to do a booking he will call them in and they will get paid the $15 to do so. Brenda said she has two employees that have not attended the detention training. One of the employees has worked for the County for over a year and the other employee has worked for the County for three months. Brenda Hoeger would like these employees to attend the training as they are already enrolled in SRS. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, Wassmann asked if these employees were hired with the expectation they would be attending the detention training and Brenda said yes. Brenda Hoeger said the only difference between the two employees is the new employee has not had any interaction with inmates nor has had to monitor them on the jail screens. Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, said the employee who has worked for over a year should go to the training and continue to be enrolled in SRS but the other employee who has only worked for the County for three months and is still in the probationary period should not. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, asked Julie if the job description the employee was hired for said they had to attend the training and Julie said yes it does but an employer has a right to change job duties while someone is in a probationary period. Brenda Hoeger said she would like this employee to be able to go to the training and be enrolled in SRS as she is going to be a long term employee. Brenda Hoeger said no matter what the Commission decides she would like to be notified right away so she can have Ryan with Third Signal help her write a policy for their correct job duties so it is clear what her dispatchers are expected to do. Trent said Brenda Flint, Sheriff Secretary, should also be able to continue the process of enrolling in SRS as she has gone to the detention training and will continue to perform detention officer duties.

Commissioner Ranum asked Brenda Hoeger if Dispatch would be sharing their space with the detention officers and Brenda said no. Brenda Hoeger and Trent discussed if Brenda Hoeger would be needed to keep track of CJIN certification for the detention officers and Trent said no he didn’t think that would be needed. Brenda Hoeger said the CJIN user agreement may need to be drafted differently.

5:20pm- Julie Straub, Brenda Hoeger and Trent Harbaugh left the meeting.

Health Board ResolutionDarcy Wassmann, County Attorney, is still working on drafting the resolution.

Land Easements- Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, is continuing to work on the Land Easements.

Splash Park- Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, is communicating with the contractor and trying to get the agreement and contract completed.

Fire Incident Recovery Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, asked if the Commission has to sign the Fire Incident Recovery document sent to them by MACo as John Ostlund, Yellowstone County Commissioner, suggests to not sign it as it may put an undue burden on counties. The Commission said a directive hasn’t been giving saying they have to sign it so for now they won’t sign it.

Inter-local Agreement- Commissioner Ranum is concerned there is misuse of County equipment by the Parks Department. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, suggested reviewing the Agreement with the City and advising them to ensure it is followed as written. Commissioner Randash feels they are getting their money’s worth out of Scott.

Commissioner Ranum shared other concerns she has with the City and Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, suggested they take their issues to the

Plan will be Thursday, July 9th 21.1 percent is proposed to be from 1:30-3:00pm. allocated equally to each rate 11:40am - Brenda Wood, class.

Jason Rittal, Clayton HorMontana-Dakota’s last elecnung, Alba Higgins and tric rate increase was $2.6 milBobby Wiedmer left the meet- lion, or 6.23 percent, in 2011. ing.

The gross investment in Mon12:00pm- The Commission tana electric operations has inwent to Fallon Medical Com- creased by $126 million, or plex to attend the Health approximately 60 percent, Board Meeting. since that time.

1:30PM ADJOURN The Montana PSC has up to Commissioner Baldwin made ten months to issue a decision Wednesday, July 1, 2015 the motion to adjourn. Com- on the proposed increase re9:30 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Ran- missioner Ranum seconded quest. dash, Chairman; Deb Ranum, the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays.

Montana-Dakota encourages member ABSENT Steve Bald- Motion carried unanimously. customers to use energy win, member wisely. Conservation tips, inCLYDE BURNS’ HOUSE, ADJOURN formation on energy assis217 W KIMBALL, BAKER, s/William L. Randash, tance and information on the MT Chairman company’s balanced billing Clyde Burns’ House- Kim program can be found on Burkle, Clyde Burns’ daugh- MINUTE TAKER: Montana-Dakota’s website: ter, contacted the Commission s/Lani J. DeBuhr, Clerk www.montana-dakota.com. asking if they would be interested in purchasing her fa- ATTEST: ther’s duplex for County s/Brenda J. Wood, purposes. Commissioner Ran- Clerk and Recorder dash and Commissioner Repeated drug abuse can Ranum went to view Clyde’s change the brain and “hijack” home to determine if it would the brain’s reward system. be something they would be This means: interested in pursuing. No deA. Large amounts of the cision was made. chemical dopamine flood your 10:00AM CAPITAL IMsystem, creating the “high”.

PROVEMENT PROJECT B. Things that normally make (CIP) PLAN you happy aren’t fun anymore.

Present: Jason Rittal, Eastern C. Drug cravings become Plains Economic Developnearly impossible to ignore. ment Corporation (EPEDC) D. You have to wait 24 hours Executive Director; Clayton for your brain to go back to Hornung, City of Baker normal.

Bismarck, ND MontanaMayor; Brenda Wood, Clerk E. A, B. and C. & Recorder; Alba Higgins, Dakota Utilities Co. filed an electric rate increase request Shop Foreman; Bobby WiedThe correct answer is E. All with the Montana Public Servmer, Road Foreman drugs of abuse affect the ice Commission June 25.

If The Commission, Jason, brain’s “reward” circuit, approved, it would increase Clayton, Brenda, Alba and which is part of the limbic sysresidential customers’ monthly Bobby met to discuss the Captem.

Normally, the reward cirbill by an average of about ital Improvement Project Plan cuit responds to pleasurable $14.80 a month. and make necessary changes. experiences by releasing the “There are three main drivRoad/Bridges- $125,000 was neurotransmitter dopamine, ers for this request to increase added to the Road budget in FY2015-16 for a new blade annual revenues,” said Nicole which creates feelings of and reversible plow. $1 mil- Kivisto, president and chief pleasure. Drugs hijack this lion was added to the Road executive officer of Montana- system, causing unusually budget in FY2019-20 for a Dakota. “The reasons are the large amounts of dopamine to investment in pollution control flood the system. If a person is new scraper.

ByPass Road- $1 million was projects to comply with fed- addicted to drugs and stop deducted from the ByPass eral environmental regula- using them, it may take many Road budget in FY2019-20 to tions; additional electric months or even longer for the balance the budget for the generation to serve the grow- brain to return to normal.

Learn more: http://teens.druing needs of our customers; Road’s new scraper. gabuse.gov/drug-facts/brainand additional transmission Courthouse- $25,000 was added to the Courthouse services to meet demand and and-addiction. budget for FY2015-16 for two provide for added reliability.”

The proposed increase is for new copiers and a new plat $11.8 million annually over map cabinet in the Clerk & current rates, or a 21.1 percent Recorder’s office. overall increase. MontanaWeed- $32,000 was added to Dakota serves about 25,840 the Weed budget for FY2015electric customers in 30 Mon16 for half of a side by side tana communities. and a cement pad for the water The requested increase of tank. The cement pad was budgeted for in FY2014-15 but was not done therefore it will be budgeted for again in FY2015-16.

Library- $10,000 was added 723 S. Main • Baker, MT to the Library budget for FY2015-16 for a new copier.

Baker Rural Fire- $1.25 milOpen lion was added to the Baker 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Rural Fire budget for FY201415 and FY2015-16 building 7 days a week funds and a pump truck.

406 - 778 - 3265 Airport- $80,000 was taken out of the Airport budget for FY2015-16 as the broom the Skid Steers, $80,000 was budgeted for was paid out of FY2014-15.

Aerial Equipment, Community Service- ComForklifts, Cranes munity Service requested and more $20,000 for a new pickup to be purchased. The CommisSales, Rentals, sion discussed giving Tim Service and Parts Billings, MT Grube’s pickup to Community Service once his new truck is purchased instead of purchasing a new pickup. No money was put into the Community Service budget at this time.

Landfill - $100,000 was added to the Landfill budget in FY2017-18 for a loader replacement. A scraper may possibly need to be purchased for the landfill as well. The Commission will have Tom Kachel come in to discuss this and will let Jason know of the amount that may need to be added to their budget.

Dog Kennel- Clayton asked Propane leak checks are of the utmost if there was any plans to put importance to the safety of your family! money in the budget for the Dog Kennel. He said the City Leak checks will be done at NO COST has the land and fencing for to our valued customers while we are the impound area. The Comdelivering regularly scheduled LP/Propane mission said the City Council fill now thru October 1, 2015 had put the Dog Kennel on the back burner a while ago so the Thank you for choosing Farmer’s Union Oil Company Commission did as well. They as your propane supplier. will look at it again next year.

The next meeting to start final303 W. Montana Ave. • Baker, MT izing the Capital Improvement 406-778-2519 City Council to discuss with them.

5:45pm - Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, Wassmann left the meeting.

5:45PM- RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

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Fair Corner

By Alicia Knapp Summer is finally here and only a few weeks till the fair.

Finish up some projects or do something new. Bring it to the fair and share your talents.

Each and every exhibit helps to make the fair that much better, so get involved.

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Every Department has Divisions for different age groups, so you compete with those of your own age and skill level. Youth Divisions are judged Danish, which means every entry gets a ribbon. Do your best work and show it off. The premium money is nice too.

There are hundreds of pos-

sibilities for exhibits, both indoor and outdoor. Read through the listings in the fair book; you might be surprised at some of the possibilities for exhibiting. Bring one thing or many; each one counts towards making a great fair.

See you at the fair!

Coming to the Fallon County Fair: Funtime Carnival

By Lori Kesinger Funtime Carnival from Payette, Idaho, is returning to the Fallon County Fair with thrilling rides, midway games, and carnival food.

The carnival travels five states, including Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, and Utah, throughout their season beginning in April.

Rides like the Roll-O-Plane and Chair Swinger will thrill the more adventurous and the

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classic Ferris Wheel will sim- fare as sticky carmel apples, ply delight fairgoers. Younger cotton candy, corn dogs, and children will also be able to funnel cakes.

Advance discounted pay-oneprice unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase at the Fairgrounds ticket office. The carnival will open Thursday, Aug. enjoy several rides suited for 20, 6-11 p.m.; Friday, Aug. their age.

21, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. Carnival food at Funtime 22, 1-11 p.m.; and Sunday, concessions will include such Aug. 23, 1-6 p.m.

Fallon County Day . . .

Baker Rookies fielders make a play against Hettinger in their first game of a doubleheader played in Hettinger July 2. They lost the first game and won the Photo by Lori Kesinger second.

Find the Missing Sheep There were ninety and nine locked in the fold So goes the old old song.

Ninety and nine in the shepherd’s care But He said there is one sheep gone.

I just go out on the hills away And find my missing sheep.

Oh, friends, do you feel a tug at your heart?

Do thoughts disturb your sleep?

Our Shepherd died on a cross.

He is waiting for those outside the fold You need not be listed as lost.

Do you wonder sometimes about it all?

Could those “religious” folks But may come to the be right?

They insist that you can know wonderful Light of the world Just call to Him “count me”. the end.

Can you escape eternal night? He’ll wash your sin away away For a golden Eternity.

Oh it’s an old old story an old

By Prairie Singer old song

SHOP LOCAL • EAT LOCAL • SPEND LOCAL • ENJOY LOCAL It takes you to start the trend.

Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work and play.

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If you are being emotionally or physically hurt,

call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

HOME TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3169

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Accounting, Computer & Tax Specialists

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Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting

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LEGALS

REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735

Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133

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

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

WANTED __________________________ WANTED TO BUY: A 1984 Baker High School yearbook. I moved in 1984 and forgot this important book. Please call Roberta Engesser at 605-6417345.

27-28p __________________________ 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 SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Completely remodeled six bedroom, three bath, 3,700 sq. ft. home with new master suite and walk-in shower.

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

South Sixth Street West, Ryan Stevens. Call 406-891-0260.

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

6tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: Duplex located in Baker. Great investment opportunity. Property was built in 1939 and has a two bedroom/one bathroom unit and a one bedroom/one bathroom unit and includes kitchen appliances.

There is also a detached two car garage. House sits on a large corner lot. It is conveniently located within a block from the hospital and near the downtown area.

Both units are currently rented on a month to month lease. $90,000.

Call 701-770-4917 for further details.

28-29c __________________________ FOR SALE: Steel buildings must go! 1 - 60’x101’, 1 75’x125’, 1 - 103’x250’. May split. Call today and save thousands. 1-800-411-5866.

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FOR RENT ___________________________ FOR RENT: Two bedroom, one bath, small, newer trailer house.

Call 406-978-2514.

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GARAGE SALES _________________________ ESTATE/GARAGE SALE: Ralph Duneman residence, 811 S. 2nd St. W., Friday, July 10, 57 p.m.; Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m.

- 1 p.m. Furniture, kitchen, dishes, misc., Avon, wall decor, holiday decor.

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CARD OF THANKS:Thank you to Melissa Foster and the Baker Fire Department for spotting and putting out the fire on our property.

Dale and Brenda Schweigert 28p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to say thank you for the pedal boat I won at the Tom McGonigal Memorial Fishing Day! My brothers and I had a great time, and won many great prizes, so I was really surprised to win a pedal boat. Thanks to everyone who helped out and/or sponsored the really fun day!

Tyler Griffith 28c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We want to sincerely thank the community for the tremendous outpouring of support during our Fundraiser Garage Sale for Lakeview Baptist Church. Our missions trip is now FULLY FUNDED because of your support. In addition, a significant amount of the proceeds went to a missions trip for another church in the community.

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HELP WANTED

Looking for a part-time job?

The Marmarth Public School is looking for a Janitor for the 2015-16 school year.

This person will be responsible for the daily, and yearly cleaning.

Will be responsible for the outside mowing, snow removal and other outdoor maintenance.

Salary depends on experience.

If you are interested in this position please mail a letter of interest with previous job experience to: Marmarth Public School, P.O. Box 70, Marmarth, ND 58643

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CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Russell’s Clothing for the door prize I won during their 99th anniversary. I really appreciate all the good things in the basket. Thank you!

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agent or agency, or both and the

Cashier Position

Exciting opportunity to join a growing business.

Farmer’s Union Oil Company, a member-owned cooperative in Baker Mt., is seeking a motivated person to work in our Convenience Store. This is a part-time position that may include benefits: 401(K), vacation, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, and Profit Sharing.

Position Responsibilities Include: To give excellent customer service to Farmer’s Union Oil customers. To be able to maintain a positive attitude as a cashier in the convenience store and will promote team work within the company and a favorable image of the cooperative. Will assist with stocking, answering phone, general cleaning, and other duties as requested by management.

Please Stop by and Fill out a Job Application: Farmers Union Oil Company, Attn: Tonya England P.O. Box 1000, Baker, MT 59313 Email: cenexstore@midrivers.com Phone: 406-778-2519 Deadline: July 20, 2015

HELP WANTED _________________________ HELP WANTED: Red River Inn & Suites is accepting applications for wait staff, cooks, and front desk. Please call 406-7783321 or stop in at 410 W. Montana, Baker.

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__________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom (All information pertaining to this hearing can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department.)

The Fallon County Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana in the County of Fallon. The proposed meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. and a subsequent hearing will be held at the City of Baker City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The proposed meetings are handicapped accessible.

The purpose of this hearing is to review an application that has been submitted to the Fallon County Planning Department for the Eagle Addition Subdivision submitted by Territorial Landworks, Inc. which includes an application for Building for Lease or Rent and a proposed subdivision application for multi-family structures on behalf of Eagle Land Estates, LLC. 76-8-102763-605. Hearing on subdivision application. (1) Except as provided in 76-3-609 and 76-3-616 and subject to the regulations adopted pursuant to 76-3-504(1) (o) and 76-3-615, at least one public hearing on the subdivision application must be held by the governing body, its authorized

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agent or agency, or both and the governing body, its authorized agent or agency or both shall consider all relevant evidence relating to the public health, safety, and welfare, including the environmental assessment if required, to determine whether the subdivision application should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the governing body.

(3) Notice of the hearing must be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing. The sub-divider, each property owner of record whose property is immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat, and each purchaser under contract for deed of property immediately adjoining the land included in the preliminary plat must be notified of the hearing by registered or certified mail not less than15 days prior to the date of the hearing. (4) When a hearing is held by an agent or agency designated by the governing body, the agent or agency shall act in an advisory capacity and recommend to the governing body the approval, conditional approval, or denial of the proposed subdivision. This recommendation must be submitted to the governing body in writing not later than 10 working days after the public hearing.

Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planning Department, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Any questions or comments can be directed to the Planning Department at 406-778-7111.

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MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE Persons listed below have thirty (30) days to respond to this notice from issue date pertaining to Gas City Storage Units: Unit 86 - Weidmer Unit 66 - J Klauzer Unit 70 - A Brown Unit 18 - Nickson Gas City Rental LLC PO Box 241 Glendive, MT 59330 406-939-0123 28-29p

MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Reference is hereby made to that certain trust indenture/deed of trust ("Deed of Trust") dated 07/09/04, recorded as Instrument No. 83711 B:78 P:260, mortgage records of FALLON County, Montana in which Kent J. Ehret and Pattie S. Ehret, Husband and Wife was Grantor, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Beneficiary and Fallon County Abstract was Trustee. First American Title Insurance Company has succeeded Fallon County Abstract as Successor Trustee. The Deed of Trust encumbers real property ("Property") located in FALLON County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: The South Forty Feet (S40') of Lot Five (5) and All of Lot Six (6), Block Twenty (20), SAVAGE ADDITION to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the Official Plat thereof on file in the Office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder Beneficiary has declared the Grantor in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note ("Note") secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantor's failure timely to pay all

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monthly installments of principal, interest and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note ("Loan") is now due for the 03/01/14 installment payment and all monthly installment payments due thereafter. As of May 6, 2015, the amount necessary to fully satisfy the Loan was $56,483.35. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $49,072.69, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any) and advances for the protection of beneficiary's security interest (if any). Because of the defaults stated above, Beneficiary has elected to sell the Property to satisfy the Loan and has instructed Successor Trustee to commence sale proceedings. Successor Trustee will sell the Property at public auction at the Front Entrance to the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313, City of Baker on September 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Mountain Time. The sale is a public sale and any person, including Beneficiary and excepting only Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding at the sale location in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by trustee's deed without any representation or warranty, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis.

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

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

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

HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE become the purchaser and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate will be issued to Fallon County.

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

Dated this 26th day of June, 2015 Barbara E. Ketterling Fallon County Treasurer/Assessor PO Box 787, Baker, MT 59313 MCA 15-17-122 26-28c MNAXLP ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Erna M. O’Donnell, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-15 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

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

Dated this 30th day of June, 2015. s/Ramond O’Donnell 2 Winchester Pl. Glendive, Montana 59330 28-30c

MNAXLP __________________________ CITY OF BAKER, MT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) The City of Baker, Montana is soliciting proposals for engineering services related to the City’s various systems including but not limited to water, wastewater, storm water, streets, etc. The City may utilize the firm to provide services relating to planning, funding solicitation, design, construction engineering, and other activities as they relate to projects requiring engineering services beginning at planning and through construction of improvements to the appropriate system.

The City will also accept and consider proposals from firms interested in providing grant writing and/or administration services. The agreement and payment terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror(s).

The services to be provided may include, but are not limited to: 1. Assist the City with the preparation of Preliminary Engineering Reports as necessary meeting all funding source requirements, including, but not limited to TSEP, DNRC, SRF, and USDA and any others identified as po-

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FALLON COUNTY TIMES tential funding sources as a result of the planning effort.

2. Assist the City with the preparation of grant proposals, as necessary, or assist the City’s representative with grant preparation.

3. Assisting the City with improvement projects, including, but not limited to design and construction engineering services, preparing construction bid packages in conformance with City requirements and supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisement for bid solicitation, conducting the bid opening, and issuing notice to proceed. The offeror will also conduct all necessary construction conferences, including prebid and pre-construction, work closely with the grant administrator or if requested, provide grant administration services, provide project and construction management services related to the project, and assist with any other typical engineering aspects of a major facility renovation.

There is no guarantee that the City will require any number of the above and the agreement with the selected offeror will allow for termination of any or all of the services at any time during the contract period.

Copies of the detailed request for qualifications (RFQ), including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors that will be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Kevin Dukart, City Clerk at City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512, 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, MT 59313, (406) 778-2692 or cibaker@midrivers.com. All proposals in response to the detailed RFQ must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2015.

The City of Baker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Section 3 Notice: The City of Baker may, at any given time during the term of this proposed agreement, be awarded a Community Development Block Grant. CDBG regulations govern that any grant utilizing CDBG funding requires that to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment arising in connection with any funded project will be extended to lower-income residents. Further, to the greatest extent feasible, business concerns located in or substantially owned by residents of the project area will be utilized. For further information, please contact the City of Baker as noted at the end of this solicitation.

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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • June 29, 2015 - July 5, 2015 42 Calls for service: 4 agency assists; 3 alarms; 5 animal complaints; 2 citizen assists; 2 crashes (hit and run); 1 drug information; 2 extra patrols; 1 harassment; 5 informations; 2 noise complaints; 1 public safety complaint; 9 traffic stops; 2 unlocks, 2 warrant arrests; 1 welfare check Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties. __________________________

FROM THE BENCH ______________ ¥ City Court • Emmett Clay Negaard, Ekalaka, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/20/15.

• Cody L. McCallum, Beach, ND, ROW violation, fail to obey requirements of yield sign, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 11/11/14.

• Cody L. McCallum, Beach, ND, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 11/11/14.

• Cody L. McCallum, Beach, ND, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, dismissed by Court pursuant to proof of valid insurance on the date and time of the citation being filed with the Court, ticket issued 11/11/14.

• Thaddeus Wayne DeBuhr, Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 5/29/15.

• Shelbi Quinn Warnke, Wibaux, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 35/25, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 6/5/15.

• Jacob John Murnion, Plevna, revocation of suspended or deferred sentence, jail of 12 months suspended on conditions for 24 months with credit for 10 months for a total of 14 months (8/30/16), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, attend, complete, comply, and pay for Chemical Dependence assessment, education course and treatment and follow all recommendations of the counselor to be completed by 8/30/15, SCRAM compliance monitoring PharmChem Drug Patch for 14 months (removal of SCRAM on 8/30/16), WiseChoice LifeSkills Courses - Substance Abuse and Offender Corrections (8/30/15 completion), shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, curfew of 8 p.m. nightly with an employment exclusion, seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with proof of paystubs for verification by

the 5th of each month, ticket issued 3/25/15.

¥ Justice Court • George David Douglas, Jr., Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 101/70, $100, ticket issued 6/14/15.

• George David Douglas, Jr., Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/14/15.

• Garett Scott Putnam, Baker, possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (under age 18), 1st offense, $385 with $200 suspended on conditions for six months (1/1/16), 20 hours of community service with a $10 Worker’s Compensation fee, report by 7/15/15, complete by 8/20/15, loss of driver’s license by the Court for 30 days (7/1/15-7/31/15), MIP class - attend, complete, comply, follow up all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor and pay for all costs, report by 7/15/15, complete by 9/1/15, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees, and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete Community Service as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for - MIP class, WiseChoice LifeSkills MIP Course, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medications without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 6/22/15.

• Chadwick Lyons Levi, Baker, operating without liability insurance in effect, 3rd or subsequent offense, $535 fine, jail of 10 days with 10 days suspended on conditions for one year (7/2/16 to run consecutive with file TK-201575 per same date and time of offense), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail as ordered, complete WiseChoice LifeSkills Course - Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 6/9/15.

• Chadwick Lyons Levi, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535 fine, jail of 180 days with 120 suspended on conditions for one year (7/2/16 to run consecutive with file TK-201576 per same date and time of offense), loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail as ordered, complete WiseChoice LifeSkills Course - Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 6/9/15.

• Bryce Douglas Ward, Three Forks, hunting or fishing during closed season, game animal, $1035 with $500 suspended on conditions for three years (7/2/18), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for three years consecutive with charges 2-5, forfeiture of

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hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State or to use State lands for recreational purposes for a period of 24 months suspended on conditions for three years consecutive with charges 2-5, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution $800 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer buck and mule deer doe with an $80 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, Remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 7/2/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering: The importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana; Why do we have hunting laws; Hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation due to the Court by 11/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of four Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom courses held in eastern Montana (Region 3 or 7) about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana; The importance of respect and obeying those laws; Personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws; What you have personally learned as a result of that experience, these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of four presentations to be filed with the court by 5/1/18, Region 7 - at least two speaking events of which must be at the MT FWP Hunter Education Program and at least one not done in conjunction with another sentenced speaker, Region 3 - may do two of the four in Region 7, one must be at the FWP Hunter Education Program, the second may be at a bow and arrow MT FWP class, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15.

• Bryce Douglas Ward, Three Forks, waste of game animal, game fish, or game bird, game animal, $735 with $400 suspended on conditions for three years (7/2/18), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for three years consecutive with charges 1 and 3-5, restitution of $300 with a $30 supervisory fee, forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing or trapping privileges/license issued by this State for a period of 24 months from the date of conviction/sentencing, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution $800 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer buck and mule deer doe with an $80 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for - WiseChoice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, Remedial Hunter Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 7/2/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering: The importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana; Why do we have hunting laws; Hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to the Court by 11/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of four Montana FWP Hunting Education Classroom Courses held in eastern Montana (Region 3 or 7) about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana; The importance of respect and obeying those laws; Personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws; What you have personally learned as a result of that experience, these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of four presentations to be filed with the Court by 5/1/18, Region 7 - at least two speaking events of which must be at the MT FWP Hunter Education Program, and at least one not done in conjunction with another sentenced speaker, Region 3 - may do two of the four in Region 7, one must be at the FWP Hunter Education Program, the second may be a bow and arrow MT FWP class, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15.

• Bryce Douglas Ward, Three Forks, unlawful

possess/ship/transport of game fish/bird/game or furbearing animal, elk/deer/antel/Mtn Lion, $735 with $200 suspended on conditions for three years (7/2/18), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for three years consecutive with charges 1, 2, 4, and 5, restitution to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks $500 with a $50 supervisory fee, forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State for a period of 24 months from the date of conviction, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $800 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer buck and mule deer doe with an $80 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for - WiseChoice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, Remedial Hunting Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 7/2/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering: The importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana; Why do we have hunting laws; Hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to the Court by 11/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of four Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom Courses held in eastern Montana (Region 3 or 7) about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana; The importance of respect and obeying those laws; Personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws; What you have personally learned as a result of that experience; these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of four presentations to be filed with the Court by 5/1/18, Region 7 - at least two speaking events of which must be at the MT FWP Hunter Education Program and at least one not done in conjunction with another sentenced speaker, Region 3 - may do two of the four in Region 7, one must be at the FWP Hunter Education program, the second may be at a bow and arrow MT FWP class, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15.

• Bryce Douglas Ward, Three Forks, waste of game animal, game fish, or game bird, game bird or fish, $5035 with $3000 suspended on conditions for three years (7/2/18), jail of up to one year - deferred imposition of jail sentence for a period of three years, forfeiture of any current hunting, fishing, or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish, or trap in this State for a period of 60 months from the date of conviction deferred on conditions for three years, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $800 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer buck and mule deer doe with an $80 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for - Wise Choice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, Remedial Hunting Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 7/2/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering: The importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana; Why do we have hunting laws; Hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to the Court by 11/1/15, shall speak at a minimum of four Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom Courses held in eastern Montana (Region 3 or 7) about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana; The importance of respect and obeying those laws; Personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws; What you have personally learned as a result of that experience; these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of four presentations to be filed with the Court by 5/1/18, Region 7 - at least two speaking events of which must be at the MT FWP Hunter Education Program and at least one not done in conjunction with another sentenced speaker, Region 3 - may do two of the four in Re-

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gion 7, one must be at the FWP Hunter Education program, the second may be at a bow and arrow MT FWP class, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15.

• Bryce Douglas Ward, Three Forks, unlawful use of vehicle while hunting, game animal/game bird, from self-propelled or draw vehicle, $535 with $300 suspended on conditions for three years (7/2/18), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for three years consecutive with charges 14, forfeiture of hunting, fishing or trapping license issued by this State and the privilege to hunt, fish or trap in this State or to use State lands for recreational purposes for a period of 24 months suspended on conditions for three years consecutive with charges 2-5, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all restitution, $800 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for a mule deer buck and mule deer doe with an $80 restitution handling fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for - Wise Choice LifeSkills Cognitive Awareness Course, Remedial Hunting Education Program per 87-6-915 MCA to be completed by 7/2/16, shall file with the Court and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks a 3500 word essay covering: The importance of legal and responsible hunting behaviors and the future of hunting in Montana; Why do we have hunting laws; Hunter ethics, the importance of respect for our natural resources, game conservation and wildlife preservation, due to the Court by 11/1/15, shall speak at a minimum for four Montana FWP Hunter Education Classroom Courses held in eastern Montana (Region 3 or 7) about: The importance of hunting laws in Montana; The importance of respect and obeying those laws; Personal experience with the consequences of disregarding and violating the hunting laws; What you have personally learned as a result of that experience; these speaking presentations must be monitored and signed off by a Warden or the Montana FWP, signed proof of four presentations to be filed with the Court by 5/1/18, Region 7 - at least two speaking events of which must be at the MT FWP Hunter Education Program and at least one not done in conjunction with another sentenced speaker, Region 3 - may do two of the four in Region 7, one must be at the FWP Hunter Education program, the second may be at a bow and arrow MT FWP class, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 3/5/15. __________________________ __________________________

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The Montana Online Child Support Calculator is for people who are representing themselves in dissolution with kids or parenting plan cases.

You can find information about the calculator and a link to the calculator at: http://bit.ly/MTChildSupportCalculator For more information, please visit the Families and Kids 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 1-800-666-6899.

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