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FALLON County VOLUME 100
ISSUE 28
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Farmer’s Union to build new facility By Sherry Vogel Farmer’s Union Oil Company/Cenex of Baker is pleased to announce their decision to construct a brand new facility. The new building will be constructed on the present site at the corner of Hwy 12 and 3rd St West. The company will demolish the old service station, which was originally built in 1959, and the fuel system. They will rebuild a new facility including tank field, dispensers and a 5,200 sq. ft. new convenience store. Farmer’s Union Oil made the decision to build a new facility due to a variety of reasons. The current building is overgrown and is outdated. They have limited space for the variety of new products they now sell and with the addition of the C-Store daily food service they are busting at the seams. A striking vaulted vestibule area created of western red cedar will welcome the public as they enter the new building. Inside will be a brand new convenience store with a spacious, state of-the-art deli area that will rival any other convenience store deli in Montana. The deli boasts a spacious open kitchen and large counters and islands in the service area. The well planned design will allow for a more streamlined, quicker service. It also boasts a larger new seating area to allow customers to sit down and enjoy a leisure lunch.
The C-Store will feature ice cream coolers, more snack items, a larger variety of cold, refreshing soft drinks, and a wide variety other products. Other additions to the facility are offices, additional storage space and a large walk-in cooler and freezer. The store will also feature new spotless and spacious tiled restrooms.
Although there are many changes at Farmer’s Union Oil, the company will still offer the same high quality service, friendly qualified staff and the delicious daily food specials you’ve come to enjoy. If all goes according to plans, the new Farmer’s Union Oil Company facility will be complete late 2016.
Shirley Sakelaris named 2016 Citizen of the Year By Sherry Vogel Mayor Clayton Hornung presented Shirley Sakelaris the 2016 Citizen of the Year award at the regularly scheduled city council meeting on June 23. This is the ninth year this distinguished honor has been awarded. Mrs. Sakelaris, a member of the Baker community for the past twenty-two years and former owner of Sakelaris’ Kitchen restaurant, was chosen for this honor as she is someone who has gone above the call to promote Baker through acts of goodwill. Shirley was born and raised in Forsyth, Montana. She and her husband Chris, a former employee of the State Highway Department, were living in Miles City in 1989. The Sakelaris’ were empty nesting as the last of their three children had just graduated from high school. Shirley found herself alone at home because Chris was working out of town several days a month. The nature of his work moved him around the state on a regular basis. Shirley’s brother, Duane Quenzer and her younger sister, Linda Quenzer Moore, told her that a small restaurant in Baker was for sale. She and Chris purchased Margetta’s Café from owners Marge Johnson and Georgette McCamish. They moved to Baker the first part of April. They renamed the café Sakelaris’ Kitchen and opened their doors on April 15, 1989. Throughout the next twenty-two years Shirley enjoyed serving homemade food to the hungry of Baker. She and her crew worked long hours to accommodate the work sched-
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ules of employees from the oilfield industry. This meant opening up as early as four o’clock in the morning to be ready for the early morning breakfast crowd. Another group of people that Shirley accommodated were the seasonal hunters to Baker. She offered early morning openings, served delicious homemade breakfasts and even packed lunch bags for those who desired one. Not long after opening her business, Shirley began feeding school sports teams. She realized that out-of-town teams coming to this area had to wait to eat their supper in a different city, one to two hours after the final game of the night. She began calling various coaches from incoming schools to take orders for food so that she would be prepared. She most often offered hamburgers or chicken strips as the main entrée. She became friends with many coaches from two different school districts. Often times, the school bus drivers, whom she also came to know well, would call her just before leaving the parking lot to give her heads up on the team’s arrival. This worked particularly well when the away team that had played down in Ekalaka would be dining at Sakelaris’. This gave her a forty-five minute lead time before they arrived. Shirley enjoyed the high school athletes. She said, “They were really well behaved. Many times they would carry their dirty dishes back to the kitchen to help out before they left. They seemed to appreciate what we did for them.” She then disclosed,”I most always sent a few dozen
Mayor Clayton Hornung presented Shirley Sakelaris, of Baker, with the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award. Photo by Darlene Hornung cookies along with them for the ride home.” she fed the night show entertainers out at the When a team played their last game for the fairgrounds. She said this was a contracted season Shirley would serve her homemade catering job through the Fallon County Fair. ‘chicken fries.’ Shirley described chicken fries “The entertainers were always pleased to be as homemade chicken fried steak. This meal served a home cooked meal stated Shirley. The was greatly anticipated by young athletes who entertainers had their fill of fast food while were longtime members on a team. Many traveling extensively throughout the country. times Shirley, Chris and their employees She disclosed to the Times her famous menu: would not get home until after midnight on Montana roast beef, mashed potatoes (always such nights. Morning came awful early as the with a few lumps, so they knew they were real breakfast crowd would be at her door at sun- potatoes), stir fried gravy, corn on cob, dinner rise. salad, and home baked apple crisp with ice Another highlight of the business was when SEE SAKELARIS, PAGE 3
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 21, 2006 -- A good crowd was on hand July 14 for the dedication of Baker’s outdoor amphitheater and the Shakespeare in the Parks production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost”. The amphitheater was dedicated to the late Roger Schmidt. A large plaque, donated by Wells Fargo, will be placed on the building naming it the Roger Schmidt Amphitheater. . . Fallon County Times readers will see several changes in their newspaper beginning the first of August. It is being redesigned to make it easier to read and a smaller page size is going to be used to make it easier to handle and increase the number of pages in each issue. . . Country music star Josh Turner has been booked for the Saturday night show during the Fallon County Fair. . . . Lawrence Goroski will celebrate his 91st birthday July 23. . . Arlis Schaefer was the winner of a char-broil gas grill from Reynolds Market. . . Baker Volunteer firefighters were very busy the first eleven days of July. Fire Chief Randy Hoenke said they had been called out 14 or 15 times over that period. . . Approximately 925 people enjoyed the annual Cedar Creek Anticline hamburger feed July 14, despite the hot temperature of 104 degrees. . . District 12 School Board hired Val Johnson to head a new masters reading program in the elementary grades. . . Trendline Vermeer of Baker, owned by Greg and Judy Gunderson, has received the coveted “Vermeer Masters” award from Vermeer Manufacturing Co. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, July 19, 1996 -Baseball fans turned out in full force last weekend to fill the stands as six teams went head to head in the District III Babe Ruth All-Star Tournament held in Baker. Curt Huether threw out the first pitch of the tournament. Miles City went on to win the tourney. . . A 50th wedding anniversary open house will be held July 28 for Jerry and Betty Smeltzer. . . The family of Olivia Fuchs Huether invites you to celebrate her 80th birthday July 27. . . Eight Senior Webelos recently went camping at the K-M South Camp near Hilger along with their leaders Teresa Christensen and David Gustafson. Boys from Baker at the camp were James Benedict, Edward Bergin, Wyet Christensen, Kyle Fradenburgh, Jonathan Gustafson, Chase Hayden, John Knapp and Pat Root. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 17, 1986 -Volunteers are busy constructing the softball complex concession stand. The building will also include bathrooms and storage for supplies. Pictured are Wayne Mangold,
Kregg Flint, Don Dilworth, Dave Blake, Doug Varner, and Larry Niemerg. Earl Collins is doing the cement work. . . For the second year in a row, Jim Anderson has won the state trap shooting title. From a possible score of 200 broken clay targets, he broke all of them to claim a perfect score. . . Tuesday the Fire Dept. received a call that a severe electrical storm caused a fire at the Vern Stark place. The fire burned 2000 square bales and some round bales - about 60 tons of hay. . . Mr. Richard Menger, biology teacher at Baker High School, has been chosen to receive this year’s Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for the State of Montana. . . Baker baseball players on the Stateline all-Stars team this year are Ryan Pool, Chad Shepherd, Shawn Rost, Troy O’Connor, and Greg Breitbach. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 15, 1976 -Business ran smoothly at last week’s city council meeting when Herb Varner assumed the reins of power. Varner was named mayor at a special meeting June 30 following the death of Mayor Walt Kreager. Also at the special meeting, three names were put into consideration for Varner’s Ward I alderman spot - Jerry Smeltzer, Martin Setinc and Rick Reid. Smeltzer was appointed. . . Five Baker youth placed in the Little Britches Rodeo held in Rhame this weekend. In the Junior Division, Joyce Ferrel won the AllAround Cowgirl, Teresa Rustad won the runner-up position. Gary Eichhorn won the All-Around Cowboy, Forst Eichhorn was the runner-up for the All-Around trophy, and Brent Cundall placed third in the steer riding. . . Wang Feeds west of Baker was the only major victim of the high winds that moved into the Baker area last Friday night. One bin was turned on its side, another arm was on top of the building but fell under the stress of the wind, taking drop pipes leading to grain storage areas with it. . . Baker Babe Ruth team, under the coaching of Herb McCamish, listed Wade Jacobsen and Dale McCamish as the big hitters for the Baker team. Six Baker boys made the All Star team - Terry Gill, Shane Farstveet, Lester Straub, Wade Jacobsen, Dale McCamish and Scott Townsend.
this year so his yield was low, six to eight bushels per acre, but the quality was good, yielding 60 lbs. per bushel. . . John Meccage of Baker has been named a member of the Montana Citizens Conference.
most popular resort in the county this summer. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 22, 1926 -Gas will be piped from the Cabin Creek field to Miles City and construction of the pipeline will start immediately. . . Eph Keirle has resumed management of his business after a six month absence. Iver Hyland, who has been in charge during the owner’s absence, will still be connected with the firm. . . Bill Harris has his road outfit putting scoria on the BakerEkalaka highway. ________________________ ________________________
60 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 19, 1956 -This year all resident antelope hunters must make application to the State Fish and Game Dept. in Helena by July 31 for a permit. . . $1,250 purses will be the prizes for rodeo performers to shoot at when Tooke’s “Days of ‘85” get underway in Ekalaka. . . Three drought stricken Montana counties - Wibaux, Dawson, and Fallon - were designated as disaster areas Saturday by President Eisenhower. . . Word reached Baker Tuesday that Shell Oil Company was making plans to install a processDid you know … ing plant in the Pine Unit and that public schools must Cabin Creek oilfields. screen children for special needs? A school district must 70 YEARS AGO provide a free evaluation to a Thursday, July 18, 1946 -- child if the parents request that A deal was consummated last the child be screened for a week whereby Jack Ballard learning disability or other sold his hog yard to George special need. The law that Severson, manager of the Fal- makes the screenings possible lon-Carter Livestock Assn. . . is the Individuals with DisabilThe Baker Lake has never ities Education Act. been more popular than it is For more information, please this season and this is due visit the Public Benefits seclargely to the swimming tion of classes conducted by lifeguard www.MontanaLawHelp.org. Ray Eggen and the increased If you can't find the informafacilities for the public. A div- tion you want, click on the ing tower has been built, LiveHelp button. Or call the benches set up, the lake Montana Legal Services Assocleaned and other incidental ciation HelpLine at 1-800necessities under the direction 666-6899. of Al Eckes and the Commercial Club.
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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 23, 1936 -Water conservation, that rosy dream of the drought stricken farmer, is becoming an actuality in Fallon County, and a drive two miles west of Baker will show a horde of men and horses working under the hot sun scraping away sagebrush and all other vegetation in preliminary preparation for the construction of the half mile dam to be called the Red-Butte Deep Creek project. . . A crowd of Baker people drove out to Little Beaver swimming hole on the Emerson ranch Sunday to watch Major Al Halvorson put on a diving demonstration. This is the
Submitted by Jay Gregory Eleven people came out to play pinochle July 10 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were two tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were Alice Kay Schweigert won twice, Doris Geving and Gwen Setinc. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center.
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Tri-Area Racing Association (TARA) has announced that they will be hosting a second Bump and Run at the Baker Motor Sports Complex on Saturday July 23. The event that begins at 3 p.m. will highlight the same popular motor classes that entertained a huge crowd at the last race held here in Baker on June 26. An addition to this Bump and Run will be a wedding! Jess Smith, car #4, a race competitor from Glendive has asked his fiancé Adrieonna Smith to cross the ‘finish line
of love’ by taking their wedding vows on the track at the Bump and Run. The ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m., when the Glendive crew backs their cars in around the couple to support them in this endeavor. To help celebrate the couple’s big day, TARA will be roasting a pig and sponsoring a beer garden in addition to other concessions offered at the sports complex. Come out for a good time of Bump and Run Races and to wish the happy couple your best, as they ‘team-up’, on the race course of life.
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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 21, 1966 Ernest Switzer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spent Monday in Baker with Robert Morton, Fallon County Civil Defense director, inspecting possible fallout shelters. . . Farmers Union Elevator reports their first load of winter wheat July 19, was brought in by W.H. Stieg, who lives west of Medicine Rocks. He had 70 percent hail loss
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Lester Allen Whitney Early on the morning of July 5, 2016, Lester Allen Whitney passed away peacefully from natural causes while being visited and comforted by family members at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, Montana at the time of passing. Lester was 86 years old. Lester was born on January 17, 1930 in Powderville, Montana to Louis and Cora Whitney. He was the fourth of five brothers. Lester joined the US Army in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. In 1952 he married Florene Cline and together they had two children, Vivian (Whitney) and Doreen (Waterland). They later divorced and Lester remarried in 1960 to Betty MacKay. Together they had a daughter Sandra (Whitney). Later they were divorced. Lester worked and lived in eastern Montana for most of his life, except for a time in central California working in various industries. Lester was a member of the Moose Lodge, and the American Legion in Baker for 35 continuous years. Lester enjoyed travelling, listening to his music collection, working his word puzzles and doting
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Tri-County Weed Tour- July 20th Please mark Wednesday, July 20th 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 2:00 p.m. at the Tri-County Sign on Cabin Creek Road which is located near Christine Keltner’s place. (Contact Prairie, Fallon or Wibaux County Extension Offices for directions). Topics that will be covered include: Protecting You and Your Operation; Jim Larson, Montana Ag Safety The presentation for these meetings will include using and handling 4 wheelers and side-by-sides; spray safety issues; equipment safety; farm/ranch liability; and family safety. Multi-Species Grazing; Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Range Science Dr. Sedivec will discuss multi-species grazing when it comes to utilizing different types of forage and controlling weeds such as leafy spurge. Water Quality and Pesticide Performance; Elin Kittelmann, Fallon/Carter County Agent family led him to build a cabin Poor water quality can sigclose to his family farm, nificantly reduce the efficacy where he spent time in the of many pesticide products. summers while occupying his home in Baker. During the winter months, he returned to Arizona. In his later years, he enjoyed reminiscing about life and growing up on the farm. He was a private man with a big heart. Gary is survived by his daughter Crystal (Jaime) Porras and two grandchildren Talia and Aden Porras of Chandler, AZ; a stepson Meho (Georgie) of Arizona, nieces and nephews: Gloria (Larry) Chamberlain, Ken (Ilse) Sieler, John Stoler, Marie (John) Kemp Jr., Cathy (Steve) Stokes, Janice (Tom) Custer, Walter (Darcie) Sieler, John (Kim) Sieler, Doug Wildish, Deb (Bob) Lohman, a sister-in-law Esther Wildish and many great nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Betty Sieler, brothers Roland, Darrell and Alan, a niece Beverly (Sieler) Stoler and a brotherin-law Emanuel Sieler. on his grand and great-grandchildren. Lester is survived by daughters Doreen Waterland and Sandra Whitney, grandchildren Buck Brown (Lisa), Mitzi Abbott (Joel) and Lucas Waterland (Jennifer) and many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Lester is preceded in death by parents Louis and Cora, brothers Earl, Bill, Harold, Claire and Elwin and daughter Vivian. Funeral services were held on July 9, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment followed in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City with military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Gary “Boise” Wildish Gary “Boise” Wildish, age 78, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the VA Nursing Home in Miles City. Gary was born August 6, 1937 in Baker, Montana, the son of Harry and Millie (Lampke) Wildish, the youngest of five children. Gary grew up on the family farm south of Baker and attended country school, graduating from Baker High School. After graduating, Gary joined the United States Air Force on May 26, 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1958. Gary liked to travel and to experience different places. He attended college for accounting and joined the Philipp Dodge Corporation in Ajo, Arizona as a timekeeper in the accounting department. He then went to work in the mines in Montana and South Dakota. Gary had many fond memories growing up on the farm with his sister and brothers, riding his bicycle, walking across the prairie, playing on the haystacks, and had a great time riding their Shetland pony, Barney. One of the biggest and most treasured events in his life was the birth of his daughter Crystal, whom he affectionately referred to as, “Pumpkin”, the love of his life. Over the years, Boise enjoyed going to the family farm, walks in the country, playing guitar and writing songs. He did lots of artwork; one of his favorite pastimes was drawing. He once drew a picture of John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy which he sent to the White House. To his surprise, he received a thank you from the President. His love for the country and
Applicators should always test their water for turbidity, pH and hardness prior to using a pesticide mixture. Elin will discuss how to test your water for factors that will affect the performance of the pesticides you are using. Monitoring for Range Health; Cheryl Schuldt, Montana Rangelands Partnership Range Technician Schuldt will introduce the new Montana Rangelands Partnership and its goal to help ranchers establish range monitoring programs to help them make scientifically sound, data-informed decisions. Schuldt will help set up a monitoring plot during the tour. Record-Keeping Reminders for Pesticide Applicators; Sharla Sackman, Prairie County Extension Agent Applying restricted use herbicides means that private pesticide applicators must keep records of their herbicide applications. Sackman will demonstrate how this task can be completed in an efficient and thorough manner. A free supper will be prepared by the Cabin Creek Homemakers served at the conclusion of the workshop. There will be four Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits available. Call the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office with questions. (406) 778-7110.
cream. The entertainers would reward them (Shirley and her two oldest high school employees) with free tickets to the night show and copies of their latest CDs. She would most always get an autographed picture of the entertainer to hang on the ‘wall of fame’ at the restaurant. When Shirley became 67 years old she decided it was time to retire. She and Chris sold Sakelaris’ Kitchen to Brian and Pierette Rambur on Jan, 1, 2011. It was renamed Cabin Creek Café. The restaurant has changed hands four times over the past five years. Although the Sakaleris’ are both retired now, they haven’t stopped serving the community. They enjoy helping out at the Baker Jam Youth Basketball Tournament each spring. Shirley takes tickets and they both help clean-up afterwards. Shirley was co-chair for many years in Baker for Relay for Life. Shirley continues to be active in marathon running events. She participates in two state renowned runs a year. She participates in the Governor’s Cup 5K Run (3.2 miles) in Helena every June and the Woman’s 5 mile Run, hosted in Billings each year. She enjoys walking with good friends and averages four miles of walking a day. The joy of her day is taking care of her adopted grandchildren: two year old Sawyer Brockel, niece of long time
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former Sakelaris’ Kitchen employee Rachel Brockel Logan and Rachel’s daughter, five year old, Arriauna Logan. Shirley’s children all graduated from high school in Miles City. Son Jerry and his wife Paige, a physical therapist, now live in Yorba Linda, CA. Jerry is the manager of Information Technology at the Orange County Public Defender’s office. Daughter Heidi is married to Mitch Reinerson and they make their home in Minnesota. Mitch is a contractor and Heidi is involved in home health care. The Sakeleris’ oldest son, Mark, was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Breckenridge, Colorado a year after they had moved to Baker, in 1990. In recent years, former high school aged employees from the restaurant will come to Baker to visit their families. More often than once, a former employee, now an adult will seek Shirley out to tell her thank-you for teaching me to work. Seems the skills they gleaned while working for her has benefited them later on in their lives. Shirley says “I miss seeing the people who came into the restaurant and all the people from the many buses that would stop.” She said, “The one thing I don’t miss is the hassle it is to find good help these days.” Shirley reflected back on the past few decades. She said, “I want to thank my husband Chris. He has been my strength and solid rock throughout the years.”
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Locals arraigned in 16th Judicial Court AG Partner, LLC. were discovered in his possession. Hagerty was released on a $12,000 bond. The omnibus hearing has been set for August 2, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Fallon County Court House in Baker. Robert Lee Wood, of Baker, was arraigned June 5 at 1:15 p.m. in the 16th Judicial Court in Baker with the Honorable Judge Nicholas C. Murnion presiding. Wood plead not guilty to a criminal charge of Count #1 Incest, a felony. Allegations were made that he had sexual relations with his, then, 11-year-old biological daughter. The offenses are alleged to have occurred between September 1, 2013 and November 30, 2013. If convicted, Wood faces a maximum sentence of up to 100 years in the Montana State Prison and a fine of up to $50,000 or both. He also could be responsible to pay restitution/assessment fees, treatment costs, and related court costs. Wood posted bond of $20,000 and was released with a bail order and conditions in place. Wood pretrial omnibus hearing is scheduled for August 2, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. in the Fallon County Court House in Baker. Alexander Roy Domagala, of Baker was arraigned June 5 at 3:30 p.m. with Judge Nicholas C. Murnion presiding. Domagala plead not guilty to Count #1, Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs, a felony and not guilty to Count #2, Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. The offenses
are alleged to have taken place on March 5, 2015, when Domagala was found to have a powdery substance which tested to be methamphetamine, (2) syringes, (1) spoon, and (1) scale in his possession. If found guilty Domagala faces a sentence of up to five years in the Montana State Prison and up to $50,000 fine for Count #1, a Felony, and up to 6 months in
the county jail and up to $500 fine for Count #2, a misdemeanor. Domagala’s attorney was able to negotiate the set bail of $10,000 down to a $3,000 bond. Domagala will be released after a bail order with conditions is in place. Pretrial omnibus hearing is scheduled for August 2, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in Baker.
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Nataniel Robert Hagerty, of Baker, was arraigned June 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the 16th Judicial Court in Baker with honorable Judge Nicholas C. Murnion presiding. Hagerty plead not guilty to six charges as follows: Count #1; Criminal Mischief, a felony. The maximum penalty of Criminal Mischief, a felony, is imprisonment in the state prison for a term of not more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $50,000, or both. Count #2, Theft, a misdemeanor. The maximum penalty of theft, a misdemeanor, causing pecuniary loss not to exceed $1,500 shall be imprisoned or a fine of not more than $1,500 or both. Count #3, Failure To Carry Proof Of Insurance, a misdemeanor. Maximum penalty shall be imprisoned in the county jail for not more than 10 days or a fine less than $250 and not more than $500, or both. Count #4, Driving Under The Influence Of Alcohol, a misdemeanor. Maximum penalty is not less than 24 consecutive hours or more than 6 months and a fine of not less than $600 or more than $1,000. Count #5 Driving Without A Driver’s License, a misdemeanor. Maximum penalty is imprisoned in county jail for a term of not more than 6 months and a fine in an amount not to exceed $500. Count #6 MIP Over Age 18, a misdemeanor. Maximum penalty is a fine of not less than $100 or more than $300. In addition 20 hours of community service; and complete and pay costs of participation in a community-based substance abuse information course. Allegations were made that he purposely caused damage to the property of another and public property when he drove a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer, equipped with a heavy grill on the front, to run over and into road signs, signs, mail boxes, picnic tables and a Gazebo/shelter belonging to the following entities: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fallon County and two private property owners. Allegations were made of theft when items belonging to the Fallon County Road Department and
He said,” I always enjoy going to rodeos on the weekends. The kids are fun to hang with.” His immediate plans are to continue practicing his rodeo events. In the future, he might choose a career in rodeo after he graduates. Congratulations Kaylin and Quentin. Baker wishes you the best at Nationals.
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Kaylin and Quentin Wheeler, Baker High School students, living on a ranch 21 miles south of Baker, won the prestigious honor of attending the National High School Rodeo Finals to be held July 15-23 in Gillette, WY. The Wheelers, a brother and sister team, won first place in the reigned cow horse event at the MSHSRF here in Baker June 8 – 11. They are eagerly packing their livestock/living quarters trailer and plan to stay in the complex on site. Although Baker High School doesn’t sponsor a rodeo club, the Wheelers have kept active on the circuit. They have been involved in the National Reigned Cow Horse Youth Assoc. for the past six years. In fact, Kaylin is the national president this year. The siblings are also active in other high school clubs and participate in other rodeo events. Kaylin, who just graduated from Baker High School this past May, has been riding since she was old enough to be in a saddle. She was involved in high school rodeo for two years. She participated in Cutting, barrels,
poles, breakaway and team roping, incidentally with her brother Quentin as her partner. A highlight of her rodeo career was when she competed in the Celebrations of Champions at the National Reigned Cow Horse Show in Fort Worth, Texas. She is a past member of F.F.A. where she learned to show livestock. Kaylin was also a member of 4-H for eight years. Kaylin enjoys hunting and spending time with her family and friends. She is happy that she has been in rodeo because she has enjoyed meeting new people and making awesome memories. Kaylin said,” I enjoyed showing my cow horses and doing what I love.” The new grad has accepted a position, as a horse trainer, on a ranch in Absarokee. Quentin will be a junior at Baker High this fall. He has been involved in F.F.A. for two years and a wrestler for five years. These past two years, in high school rodeo, he has competed in steer wrestling, calf roping, team roping, and tie down roping, and reigned cow horse. He is looking forward to the Nationals being held in Gillette because he likes the weather there.
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Fallon County goes round #2- severe thunderstorms By Sherry Vogel Three of nature’s most violent storms are classified as tornados, thunderstorms and lighting…. Fallon County, as of July 10, has faced round two in the arena of violent storms. The severe thunderstorm that raged into Fallon County was first reported to the National Weather Service in Billings at 2:30 p.m. when Arlee Fried, living south of Plevna, called in to report “golf-ball’ (1.75 in.) sized hail stones. Other areas throughout the county were later to report having “hen egg” size hail which measured 2” in size. Hail is formed when strong currents of air within a storm, called updrafts, carry water droplets to a height where they freeze. As ice particles grow in size, they become too heavy to be supported by the updraft and fall to the ground. Large hailstones can fall at speeds faster than 100 m.p.h. When these large chunks of frozen ice get caught up in strong gusts of crosswinds they can become severe. The National Weather Service considers a thunderstorm severe if it produces hail at least one inch in diameter, winds of 58 m.p.h. or stronger, or a tornado. The storm continued to move east and thunderstorm wind gusts were clocked at 62 m.p.h. at 3:17 p.m. Along with the hail Baker received 1.15” of rain, as reported by Baker Air Service, who is the official reporting station for precipitation in our area to the National Weather Service. Reports of damages to vehicles, homes, trees, gardens, crops and livestock were substantial, which isn’t surprising. Hail is the costliest weather element in the United States with an average of more than a billion dollars in agricultural and property damage each year.
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The storm filled the creek bed at the City Park with water and left streets and alleys covered with fallen leaves and branches. Photos by Darlene Hornung
This horse, owned by Rod Wipperling, encountered massive welts during the hail storm. Photo by Kendall Wipperling
Hail stripped the siding off the home of Derrick and Darcie O’Donnell. Submitted Photo
Baker Metal & Recycling; Appreciation Day, 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., July 16 Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 17. Hospital Helpers; County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m., July 18. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, July 19. Baker CowBelles; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, July 20. Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, July 21. Crazy Days, Baker Downtown, July 22-23. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Celebrating the life of Stanley N. Smith, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., Joe Montana Center, Ismay; Friends of FMC Foundation 13th Annual “Lights of Life”, Fallon Medical Complex Healing Garden, 7:00 p.m., July 24.
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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • July 4, 2016 - July 10, 2016 - 29 Calls for service: 1 non-injury crash; 5 law enforcement information contacts; 7 traffic stops; 1 fireworks citation; 3 agency assists; 4 vehicle unlocks; 4 animal complaints; 1 noise complaint; 3 citizen assists Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
FROM THE BENCH Justice Court • April Dawn Hensley, Baker, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 6/22/16. • Chance M Ehret, Baker, fail/have child under six years old and less than 60 lbs. properly restrained, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/10/16. • Lester E Straub, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/25/16. • Jason C Schilling, Willow River, MN, driving without a valid drivers license, $535 fine, 180 days jail with 178 days suspended on conditions for six months (1/06/17, jail to be completed by 7/30/16, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail sentence as ordered, notify the Court/Counsel immediately within 48 hours, of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 6/23/16. • Chandler Blade Don Wyrick, Baker, following too closely, reasonable and prudent, dismissed by Prosecution per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 1/9/16. • Chandler Blade Don Wyrick, Baker, improper passing, in nopassing zone, dismissed by Prosecution per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 1/9/16. • Chandler Blade Don Wyrick, Baker, careless driving, $135 with $20 suspended on conditions for six months (1/7/17), restitution to Fallon County of $97.80 for Court costs, Public Defender fees of $250, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ ordered, pay back all Court costs/restitution, Public Defender $250, Fallon County $97.80 for Court costs, attend, complete, comply and pay for the WiseChoice LifeSkills Course - Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension, deferral period, ticket issued 1/9/16. • Jeffrey Lynn Teague, Baker, driving under the influence of
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alcohol, 1st offense, $685 fine, 180 days jail with 179 days suspended on conditions for six months (1/6/17), jail to be completed by 7/30/16, loss of driver’s license for a period of six months, with a restricted probationary license with a functioning ignition interlock device, attend, complete, comply, pay for, and follow all recommendations of a Licensed Addiction Counselor: ACT course to be completed by 11/20/16, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for, chemical dependency assessment, education course, and treatment, Ignition Interlock Device, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception to pick up food to go orders, 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 in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 6/11/16.
drug patch for a period of six months, Mandatory Dangerous Drug Information Course, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception to pick up food to go orders, 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 in address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 7/3/16. • Dakota Bayr Hincks, Baker, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, $585, deferred imposition of six months jail for a period of one year (7/6/17), attend complete, comply and pay for the Mandatory Dangerous Drug Information Course to be completed by 11/20/16, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for SCRAMx Pharm Chem drug patch for a period of six months, Mandatory Dangerous Drug Information Course, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception to pick up food to go orders, 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 in address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 7/3/16. • Dorothy Morrison, Missoula, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 6/26/16. • Jerrid Ray Geving, Baker, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 54/45, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 4/25/16. • Jerrid Ray Geving, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, dismissed without prejudice by Prosecution, ticket issued 4/25/16. • Kyle J Silver, Greenfield, NY, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 5/15/16.
City Court • Ryan Dennis Juhl, Askov, MN, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/25, bond forfeited $80, ticket issued 6/27/16. • Jerlinrene Cacerashernandez, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 6/26/16. • Jerlinrene Cacerashernandez, Baker, exhibition driving, bond forfeited $50, ticket issued 6/26/16. • Dakota Bayr Hincks, Baker, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, $585, deferred imposition of six months jail for a period of one year (7/6/17), attend complete, comply and pay for the Mandatory Dangerous Drug Information Course to be completed by 11/20/16, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for SCRAMx Pharm Chem
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Baker City Council Meeting By Sherry Vogel The regularly scheduled first Wednesday meeting of the Baker City Council convened in the courtroom at City Hall/Fallon County Courthouse on July 7 at 7 p.m. All five councilmen and the city attorney were present as Mayor Clayton Hornung presided over the meeting. The council meeting was opened with a Baker Government Flashback: Mayor Herb Varner July 1, 1980 - Mayor Varner appointed Don Hinman as Water Supt. Hinman suggested hiring another employee to read meters and maintain them. The council agreed. Starting wage for this new hire was $4.00 hr. First order of business was the presentation of the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award. Shirley Sakelaris was honored with this distinction for her service as goodwill ambassador for the community. Forest Sanderson, Flood Plain Administrator for Fallon County and employee of Kadrmas, Lee, & Jackson. A North Dakota based engineer-
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ing firm honored Baker with a check for $5,000 to go toward the Tornado Disaster Fund. The firm has offices in Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Florida, and Wyoming. Employees from across the company raised funds by having a Blue Jeans Friday fundraiser. The employees were allowed to wear jeans to work on a Friday for a donation to this fund. Former Public Works Director Lance Wedemeyer resigned as of June 23. The council accepted his resignation. Luke Holstein was appointed acting Public Works Director until the position can be filled through the proper procedure. Shannon Hewson, representing Brosz Engineering of Bowman, ND, discussed the city’s plans for the development of drainage and culvert replacement from 1st Street West to 5th Street West. The suggestion was made that while this work was being done that perhaps it was an opportune time to put in new sidewalks and/or curb and gut-
ters where missing. An off the cuff/ballpark figure of $200,000 was mentioned to replace curb, gutter and sidewalks for the four block area. Discussion was held concerning the replacement of the foot bridge at Steve McClain Park north of the hospital. Mona Madler, of SMART, bequested $6,500 toward this project. The monies she was passing on toward the project were funds in her safekeeping that were donated from the Trans Canada Corporation. They donated the funds with the stipulation that it would be used “to beautify the creek area.” Further discussions that evening were eight various Zoning Compliance Permit applications, the John Beach sewer line project and the ongoing Bob and Selena Nelson litigation against the city. The public is always welcome to attend meetings of the Baker City Council as they have an open door policy. Your comments and concerns are appreciated.
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Forty-five motorcycles parked side by side on Texas Ave. in Baker looked like a street you might see in Sturgis during rally week. Photos by Sherry Vogel
Golva Poker Run Benefits Tornado Relief ________ By Sherry Vogel Texas Avenue, in Baker, looked like a street you might see in Sturgis during the bike rally on Saturday afternoon, July 16. Forty-five shiny motorcycles were neatly aligned side by side, as riders clad in leather and dew rags, dismounted for a tour of the ground zero site of Baker’s June 11 tornado. Brian Keohane II, ride captain from Beach, told the Times that this is their fourth annual Poker Run. Each year they choose a cause to donate their run proceeds to. They felt the Baker Tornado Relief fund was a good choice this year. A contribution of $2,950 was gratefully received. Representatives from the
Baker Fire Department and the Fallon County Sheriff departments met the group as they entered the east entrance of Baker, enroute from Bowman, as they were looping back to Golva. They escorted the entourage down 9th Street to Texas Avenue. Residents, many of them storm survivors, were ready to welcome the Poker Run caravan with bottles of cold water, ice cream cones and a spot of shade. The roar of motorcycle engines with a mix of fire truck sirens could be heard down Main Street as the group left town. The community of Baker, with great appreciation, bade them farewell. “Keep the shiny side up.”
Baker Fire Department escorts the Golva Poker Run participants to the June 11 “ground zero” tornado site.
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Payton Eagon, of Baker, gives a biker a refreshing ice-cream cone on a sizziling hot day, July 9.
The sweet sweet sound of the trumpet Goes ringing through the air As we honor our fallen protectors And loved ones we’ve had to spare. The god who hears our faintest cry When we call to Him in prayer can also hear the trumpet Go ringing through the air. It seems a message from our hearts We perhaps can’t put in words We’re grateful for those who’ve gone before And believers words are heard. Oh it’s not hard to believe in God If you think of our Creator ‘Cause only the maker of our world Could tie it altogether. The eye of the whale and the eye of the mouse Can both take in the view. The heart of an unbeliever Can change in you and me. Oh bow your heart before the God Who invited us to bow. Come to Him on bended knee And he will save you now. By Prairie Singer
Mona Madler, SMART Director, recieved a $15,000 check from (right) Curt Arnell of Denbury Resources as (left) Steve Bryan looks on. Submitted Photo
Denbury contributes to tornado fund By Sherry Vogel Denbury Resources presented a $15,000 check toward the tornado relief efforts. The funds are to be used directly for the survivors of the storm. SMART, under the di-
Blow Out Sale Sloane Eagon, of Baker, hands an ice-cream cone to a Poker Run Rider.
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NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Ambulance Board -2 positions – (1)-4 year term; (1)- term expires June 30, 2018 Cemetery Board -1 position – 3 year term Council on Aging -1 position – 3 year term Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) -1 position – term expires June 30, 2018 Tax Appeal Board -1 position – 3 year term “Letter of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due by Wednesday, July 25, 2016 by 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106.
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8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioner proceedings ABBREVIATED COMMISSION MINUTES A complete set of minutes are available at the Clerk & Recorder’s Office at falloncounty.net and on the fallon County Times website: www.falloncountyextra.com MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 9:00AM CONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, Deb Ranum, Members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk GUEST: Dave Havens, Member of the Public 9:00AM COMMISSION WORK SESSION Miscellaneous DiscussionThe Commission discussed trimming trees at the Golf Course and Triangle Park. The Commission discussed Eric Kary’s job classification and overtime pay and the idea of having the Country Club pay for the overtime hours he accrues to get the greens ready for tournaments. MINUTES APPROVALThe Commission made and approved the motion to approve the Commission Minutes for the weeks of June 6-10, 2016, June 13-17, 2016 and June 20-24, 2016. 9:15am- Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor, joined the meeting. COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR CELL PHONE- The Commission and Jason Rittal discussed the County issuing Jason a cell phone to use for County purposes. Jason requested he continue using his current cell phone for business and the Commission gave permission. NEW HIRE APPROVAL FORM- The Commission reviewed and signed the New Hire Approval Form authorizing Marcia Sears to be hired as the Home Health Aide. CHANGE OF RATE APPROVAL FORMS- The Commission reviewed and signed Change of Rate Approval Forms for Shelbie Webb and Kadon Gentilini for passing the Weed Endorsement test. CTEP LANDSCAPING PROJECT- The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Baldwin as Chairman signed the Notice to Proceed for the CTEP Landscaping Project. CORRESPONDENCE- The Commission received an email from Jeff Hadley and Josi Hadley asking them to deny the Burning Permit System adoption request for various reasons. CLAIM APPROVALS- The Commission reviewed and approved the following claims: Forterra for bridge box culverts in the amount of $83,542.60 and MT Department of Environmental Quality for the Landfill license in the amount of $2,115.98. MISCELLANEOUS- The Commission reviewed and signed general journal entries to move funds from one account to another. The Commission reviewed department reports, newsletters and notices; revenues received during the week; emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no discussion, action or decision. 10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering SHOP UPDATES- Alba Higgins gave the Commission updates on the equipment and vehicles being serviced or repaired this week. Alba gave the Commission a quote for a new hoist since it is required by the Department of Labor. The quote was for $42,865 and the Commission approved the quote. Alba and the Commission discussed converting an oil drop building into a DEF dispensing building. ROAD UPDATES- Bobby gave the Commission updates
on Fallon County roads and the activities of the Road Department this week. PROJECT UPDATESShannon Hewson gave the Commission updates on the Calumet Bridge project and the culverts that will go through the City of Baker. 10:45AM BAKER LAKE CLEAN-UP MILL RESOLUTION & CLEAN-UP PLAN REVIEW Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Dan Brosz, Brosz Engineering; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering BAKER LAKE CLEAN-UP MILL RESOLUTIONThe Commission reviewed and signed the County Declaration Resolution to impose two mills for restoring services and repairing facilities damaged by the tornado. CLEAN-UP PLAN REVIEW- Dan Brosz presented two options to clean out Baker Lake. One is to drain and dredge the Lake and the other is to place barges on the lake to remove the debris with an excavator. The Commission and all present discussed both of these options in detail and reviewed the associated costs. 11:15AM PLANNER UPDATES Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Roland Maier, Landowner; Shirley Maier, Landowner TIMBER CREEK MAJOR SUBDIVISON- Mary Grube presented the Staff Report #MJR-FP-16-01 Timber Creek Acres Final Plat and the Final Plat for the Timber Creek Major Subdivision to the Commission to review. The Commission made and approved the motion to adopt the Staff Report MJR-FP-1601 as Findings of Fact and to approve the Final Plat for the Timber Creek Major Subdivision. 11:25am- Roland Maier and Shirley Maier left the meeting. BUERKLE FAMILY TRANSFER- Mary presented the Commission with a Certificate of Survey for the Buerkle Family Transfer between Danny Buerkle and Lana Buerkle and their son Britt Buerkle. The Commission made and approved the motion to approve the application of survey for the Buerkle Family Transfer between Danny Buerkle and Lana Buerkle and their son Britt Buerkle. BOARD APPOINTMENTMary presented a letter of interest from Elisabeth Epley to serve on the Planning Board. Mary asked the Commission to appoint her to the Planning Board since there is a vacancy. The Commission made and approved the motion to appoint Elisabeth Epley to the Planning Board. 11:35am- Jason Rittal, Dan Brosz, Chuck Lee, and Shannon Hewson returned to the meeting. The Commission and all present discussed the Baker Lake Clean-Up options further. 11:52am- Bruce Quesnell, Member of the Public, joined the meeting. Bruce gave the Commission a note stating he has sonar ability on his boat and will let them use it at no charge. 12:08PM NOON RECESS 1:15PM OUTSIDE BUILD-
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016 ING MAINTENANCE/SPECIAL PROJECTS INTERDEPENDENT ROLES DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Maintenance Worker; Julie Straub, Human Resource Development; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney The Commission, Joe Janz and DuWayne Bohle discussed Joe and DuWayne beginning to work together to cover each other’s shifts while the other is gone. The Commission and DuWayne discussed if DuWayne needed his own office. 1:35pm- Joe Janz and DuWayne Bohle left the meeting. 1:35pm- The Commission and Darcy Wassmann discussed Eric Kary’s job classification and overtime pay further. 2:00PM EASTERN PLAINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. (EPEDC) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REVIEW Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Jason Rittal presented the Commission with the EPEDC Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to review. The MOU states EPEDC will pay Fallon County $65/hour for the time Jason spends helping EPEDC with the Executive Director transition. After discussing the MOU, the Commission asked Darcy to make a few changes before signing it. 2:20pm- Commissioner Baldwin and Commissioner Randash went to the Baker Senior Citizen Center to review how the holes are being filled as they received a complaint from a Member of the Public. 2:30PM COMMISSION WORK SESSION CONTINUED EXHIBIT HALL ROOFThe Commission reviewed the Thiel Brothers quote to replace the Exhibit Hall roof at the Fairgrounds. The Commission said they will have the Fair Board review and discuss the quote before making a decision. PARKVIEW COMPLEX (PVC) RENTAL RATESThe Commission discussed raising the PVC rent $5/month this year and next. The Commission reviewed the spread sheet David Espeland, Fallon Medical Center CEO, drafted in 2013 proposing possible rent increases and a $5 rent increase per month was one of the options. The Commission made and approved the motion to increase the Parkview Complex rent $5/month this year and $5/month next year. 2:55pm- Mike Menger with Menger’s Plumbing joined the meeting. The Commission and Mike Menger discussed replacing the hot water heater in the Courthouse. 3:00PM FCWSD-STANHOPE ADDITION SEWER PROJECT BID OPENING The Commission attended the bid opening for the FCWSDStanhope Addition Project. 3:00pm- Dave Havens left the meeting. 3:15pm- The Commission returned from the bid opening meeting. 3:20pm- Jason Rit-
tal, County Development Advisor, joined the meeting. Jason Rittal asked the Commission if they want to pay the remaining $625,000 that is in this year’s budget to the Fallon County Water Sewer District (FCWSD) for the Stanhope Addition sewer project. Jason said the County has committed $1.8 million towards the project and paying this amount now will reduce the amount they will have to budget for next year and the Commission gave permission. 3:50am- Dave Havens, Member of the Public, returned to the meeting. 4:00PM GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT WAGE DISCUSSION Present: Eric Kary, Golf Course Superintendent; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney The Commission and all present met to discuss Eric Kary’s employee classification and overtime pay. The Commission approved of Eric Kary’s employee classification changing to non-exempt. The Commission and Eric discussed the overtime he and his staff accrues. The Commission and Eric discussed the Country Club’s green fees and what they were used for in the past. After much discussion the Commission said they will speak to the Country Club Board about helping to pay Eric’s overtime pay since the majority of Eric’s overtime is due to getting the greens ready for tournaments the Country Club has. 4:30PM WEED CONTROL COORDINATOR WAGE DISCUSSION Present: Dale Butori, Weed Control Coordinator; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney The Commission and Dale Butori discussed what his job duties are during the winter months and Dale offered to help other Departments if need be during the winter. The Commission and Dale discussed the overtime hours him and his crew accrue. The Commission and Dale discussed the Burn Permit System. 4:50pm - Commissioner Ranum excused herself from the meeting. Dale Butori left the meeting. Julie Straub, Darcy Wassmann and the Commission discussed Eric Kary’s two years back pay that was discussed in an earlier meeting. Darcy suggested Eric make a formal request for the back pay and if the Commission decides to pay it they will need to make a formal motion to do so. 5:10PM EVENING RECESS THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 10:00AM RECONVENE PRESENT: Steve Baldwin, Chairman; William L. Randash, Member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk ABSENT: Deb Ranum, Member 10:00AM BAKER LAKE CLEAN-UP DISCUSSION Present: Sage Joyce, Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Project Manager; Dan Brosz, Brosz Engineering; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering; Jason Rittal, County Development Advi-
sor; Rich Menger, Sanitarian; Chuck Lee, 911/DES Coordinator; Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Lake Advisory Board Members: Jerad Singer, Guy Varner and Curt Ehman Sage Joyce and the Commission discussed the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) permitting process in relation to the Baker Lake Clean-Up Project. The Commission and all present discussed the different types of debris in the Lake and the different options to clean it. Sage told the Commission to be careful about the Baker Lake Clean-Up Plan not overlapping the Baker Lake Restoration Plan that has been sent to EPA as it would only complicate things. The Commission and all present discussed how to handle private-property shorelines also. Dan Brosz and Shannon Hewson presented the Commission with the 1st draft of the Baker Lake Debris Removal Engineering Report to review. After reviewing and discussing the items in the report a few changes will be made with the final draft being given to the Commission by Friday. 11:35PM NOON RECESS 1:00PM FAIRGROUNDS FOOD BOOTH BID REVIEW Present: Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor Present by Conference Call: Terry Sukut, JGA Architects Terry Sukut presented the Commission with a Budget/Bid Evaluation Sheet with options to reduce the overall cost of the project since all bids submitted exceeded the expected cost of project. The Commission agreed with all options to reduce expenses except the light gauge roof that was an option. There were two alternative bid items included also: a clock installed in the courtyard and patio tables for the seating area. The majority
of Commission decided to install a clock in the courtyard and to not purchase concrete tables for the seating area. 1:40pm- Rich Menger joined the meeting. The Commission said they would like to award the project to Tooz Construction and asked Terry to notify them of the changes they have made to the project. The Commission made and approved the motion to award the Fallon County Fairgrounds Concessions and Pavilion bid to Tooz Construction with the changes recommended by JGA Architects. Rich Menger joined the meeting to give updates on the conversation he had with DEQ and FWP regarding the Baker Lake Clean-Up project. 2:00PM ADJOURN _______________________
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By Alicia Knapp The Fallon County Fair is just around the corner! The fun begins Wednesday, August 17 at 8:00 a.m. and goes thru Sunday, August 21, with a theme of Country Nights and Carnival Lights. Get your exhibits ready and show off your talents; we want to see what you’ve done. Pick up a fair book or get it online at falloncounty.net on the fair page. Whether you have just one exhibit, or many, all are welcomed and appreciated. The more exhibits, the better the fair. Open class entries are due no later than 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15. Exhibits must be in place by 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August, 18. Pick up entry blanks at the fair building or off the web site. There are hundreds of choices from Arts and Crafts to Vegetables. There is a category for most anything you’ve made. Support your County Fair!
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REAL ESTATE ____________________________ REAL ESTATE: For real estate listings, call Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC at 406-778-2402. Jim Hurley, owner/broker, 406-7782402 or 406-778-3735; or Judy Brown, 406-891-0133. 10tfc
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bath trailer home in Plevna. Available about mid-July. Peace Lutheran Church, call 406-7725529. 28-31c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Steel Buildings, drastically low price. Factory inventory disposal big & small, no limitation on size. Limited supply. Call to price and reserve. Free erection price available. www.sunwardsteel.com 701-2144671. 29-32tmp __________________________ HAY FOR SALE: 6,000 ton winter wheat hay, 1200 ton barley hay, 400 ton millet hay. Call Charles Moore, Inc., Miles City, MT 406951-1650. Also available for hay trucking. 27-30c ____________________________ FOR SALE: 2002 Liberty modular home, 76 ft. x 32 ft., three bedroom, two and one-half baths, Baker, MT. Needs to be moved. $55,000. For more info call 406978-2128. 27-31c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc
HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Looking for a fulfilling and challenging position that offers a flexible weekday schedule? Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Staff Nurse at the Department of Public Health. This position performs activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens including providing a variety of skilled nursing services in public schools, Public Health office, client homes and Fallon County Detention Center. Will work with a variety of ages, from infants to elderly. Successful applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN program or higher. Requires current and valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Montana. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Benefits include but are not limited to optional enrollment in Health Insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.: applications and a complete job description are
available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications and a copy of current nursing license (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 29-30c __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Position is located 25 miles south of Baker, MT and consists of 70 percent farming and mechanics and 30 percent ranching. Wages are competitive, dependent on experience and include transportation reimbursement. Opportunity to have your own cow herd is an option. Call 406-975-6236 for details. 29-30c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for temporary workers to assist in the presentation of the Fallon County Fair from August 17-21, 2016. Positions include: ticket sales, ticket takers, janitors, gatekeepers, clerks, superintendents, superintendent helpers, stage hands, and drivers. Applicants 16 years and older are preferred. Pay is in accordance with the county salary schedule. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Submit applications and inquires to: Barb Lechler at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Office, 3440 South Hwy 7, PO Box 998, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2451. 28-29c __________________________ HELP WANTED - Need someone to paint windows at home. Call 406-778-2938 or 778-3344. 28-31nc
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I love shopping at Russell’s Clothing Store! They are a great asset in the town where I grew up. I would really like to thank them for the Yeti cooler I won, in their wonderful 100 year celebration! With much appreciation, Rena Tauck 29p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the people that responded to my house fire on June 27. The Plevna Fire Department, Baker Fire Department, and community members were a sight for sore eyes. I’d especially like to thank PFD member Larry Dahl and Michelle Gray for being there when I needed someone the most. Your rapid response saved my home and for that I’ll be eternally grateful! Shanna Medearis 29p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Merri at Russell’s for the gift certificate I won during their 100th Anniversary. Vickie Bailey 29p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Merri for the generous gift certificate I won at Russell’s 100th Anniversary. It was greatly appreciated. Arlis Schaefer 29p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank everyone that had any part in helping Angela and our grandchildren board up windows at our home while we were gone on Sunday: Thad DeBuhr, Baker Fire Department, Boomhower, J & M Lumber for the plywood donation and anyone else we may have missed. Thanks Iris Wiedmer for contacting us to let us know about our house. Thanks also to CB and Laurie Heiser and the Adamson Crew for helping out and coming to put on some finishing touches. Special thanks to our daughter and our grandchildren for cleaning up the mess in the house and upstairs.
We can not think of a more awesome place to live! Thanks a million and God Bless our Community and those that live here. Don and Brenda Wood 29c
NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Horse Buyer at Bowman Livestock Thursday, July 28 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Buying all horses good, bad, pretty, or ugly. No charges to seller, just bring your horses. Call Joe or Sharon at 612-839-9568 or 952-836-8811. 29-30tmp __________________________ NOTICE: Laird Tree Service now serving Baker, MT. Tree pruning, removal, diagnostics & senior citizen discounts. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 731-445-9795 or www.lairdtreeservice.com 29-30c __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE: Little Beaver Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the USDA Building, 141 South 4th Street West, Baker, Montana. The purpose of the public hearing will be to review the conservation district final budget and to consider levying a permissive medical mill to cover the increased costs in the group benefits line item FY 2017. For more information, contact Sarafina Claeys, District Administrator at 406-778-2217 ext. 111 Baker, Montana. 29-30c
LEGALS __________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of Cooper Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Project will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana at the office of Clerk & Recorder, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana until 10:30 am, local time on August 1, 2016; and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Removing and replacing topsoil, excavation, installation of reinforced concrete box culverts, furnish and installation of listed items, and incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Fallon County Courthouse and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda. The Fallon Country Commission reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon County Clerk and Recorders Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-7787106. Date at Baker, Montana; this 11th day of July, 2016 Steve Baldwin, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, Montana 59313 29-31c
__________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Plaintiff
Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County Jesse D. Schell, Plaintiff, vs. Jacob Oberlander, Martha Oberlander, John Doe, and all other persons unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property located in Fallon County, Montana, described as: Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the Plevna Original Townsite, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof now on file and of record in the Office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, Defendants. Honorable Nickolas Murnion Case No. DV 2016-7 SUMMONS The State of Montana to the above-named Defendants and to all other persons unknown, greeting: You are Hereby Summoned to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to lands situated in Fallon County, Montana, particularly described as follows: Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the Plevna Original Townsite, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof now on file and of record in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 22nd day of June, 2016. Jeraldine A. Newell, Clerk of Court By: s/Keli R. Bertsch, Deputy (SEAL) 27-29c
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Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTINGS 4 BR. - 2 BA. - 2 Car Garage - 1438 sq ft home on Corner Lot 602- SO. 5th St. W. $159,000. 3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave. 3 BR. - 2 BA. - Large. Garage - 2011 Modular - 1064 sq ft. 308 Keirle Rd. Quick Sale $79,000 Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,
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F/T HOUSEKEEPER Nursing Services is looking for RN, LPN, AND C.NA. positions for our long term care and critical access hospital. Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5185. Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the aboce jobs.
All Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.
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Splash Pad latest addition to Iron Horse Park
The Pad is a 3,000 sq. ft. cement and tiled area featuring twenty-three watter attractions. Photos by Sherry Vogel
By Sherry Vogel The Splash Pad is the latest addition at Iron Horse Park, the 6.6 acre recreation area owned by the county off the east shore of Baker Lake. The 1.7 million splash pad project was funded by Fallon County and constructed under direction of Baker Parks and Recreation Director Scott Rabbitt. Actual construction was over two years in the making. Funding for the project was derived from the counties capital improvement fund and was budgeted over a four-year period. This fabulous aquatic area was designed with the community’s youngest children in mind. The pad is a 3,500 sq. ft. cement and tiled patio area where twenty-three water features rest. The features range from a laughing hippo and rock waterfall to frogee rains and spraying ladybugs. Rabbitt added that the Splash Pad has no age restrictions for users. He added,” It is designed with a toddler section, a grade school child section and has a water cannon area for the slightly older kids”. The area is a great place to come get wet and enjoy soaking up summer rays as you visit with your friends. The area is totally handicap/wheel chair assessable.
duty as there is no real standing water,” stated Rabbitt. Many splash pad facilities across the nation are actually realizing a small profit each season that boosts their local revenue. They charge a small entrance fee per visitor and use those funds to be self supportive in paying their own maintenance costs. This is a wonderful solution as some communities are forced to weigh the high costs of operating traditional swimming pools. The costs of operating a traditional pool are quite high, with the high costs of maintenance, employee wages and costs for renovations to aging structures. The splash pad is the solution to these problems. Rabbitt states, “There is some roadway work to complete and the sidewalks and general landscaping needs to be added. I am glad that this project has finally come to fruition.” Splash pad hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., as weather permits. The facility is free of charge. The pad area is totally fenced and locked gates are opened each morning. Each night all special features are turned off. The entire facility is monitored by camera 24/7. As summer temperatures soar, bring the kids on down to enjoy refreshing cool water as it springs out of the pad or tumbles on down out of an overhanging arch. They can cool off while joyfully splashing away a sunny, summer day.
The beauty of the Splash Pad concept is that it is automated and basically governs itself. City water is in abundance as a 5,000-gallon buried water tank recycles up to 15,000 gallons of chlorinated water 3x a day. The system recycles almost all of the water used (some evaporates), thereby reducing water costs. The recycled water automatically fills the system when it censors that the tank is low. The water is filtered using a 1,400 pound sand filter tank and chlorinated using a 150 gallon capacity chlorine tank. Scott Rabbitt, a certified pool operator, monitors both the water quality and safe use of the splash pad by the public. Another unique feature that has made the splash pad concept so popular across the nation is the beauty of low basic maintenance on a daily basis. The features are self automated. The user just walks past a bollard (sensor) and after a 15 second delay the water is automatically released to that specific feature. Another reason the splash pad concept is selling itself across Children enjoy sitting on the Laughing Hippo. the nation is due to the fact that the risk of drowning is exPhoto by Sherry Vogel tremely low. “The facility is not required to have lifeguards on
It’s Fair Time! and time for Fallon County Times’ Special Fair Issue Each of the 23 features has its own transport pipe from the pump (shown in the back). The water is filtered using a 1,400 pound sand filter tank (grey middle tank). The 150 gallon capacity tank uses chlorine to purify the recycled water. (White tank on the front left side.)
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