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New school year welcomes a new Superintendent By Shannon Johnson
The Baker Public School System welcomes new Superintendent, Mr. Aaron Skogen, for the 2019-2020 school year. Skogen grew up in Ronan. He participated in athletics during his high school career including football, basketball, and track for a brief period of time before graduating from Ronan High School. After high school, Skogen continued to further his education. He played college basketball at Miles Community College for two years before transferring to Great
Falls where he played basketball for two more years while obtaining his bachelor’s degree. While he was attending school in Great Falls, Skogen met his wife, Marissa. “She was on the girl’s team and I was on the boy’s team,” he smiled. “We got married in college.” Skogen was excited to begin a career doing something he genuinely enjoyed. “I had a lot of strong teachers who had been a part of my education from the beginning,” he said. “I’ve always had a passion for education.” After graduation, newlyweds Aaron and Marissa
went to Highwood where he took a job teaching mathematics, which is a subject he has always enjoyed, and coaching. While working in Highwood, Skogen decided to pursue his master’s degree. “I had a lot of mentors who were encouraging me to go back and get my master’s and I wasn’t sure yet, but the timing was right since we didn’t have kids yet,” he explained. “I really enjoyed it.” After five years of teaching in Highwood and receiving his master’s degree from Montana State University, it was time for the next chapter. Skogen took his first
Superintendent position in Geraldine. “It was different than being in the classroom because now I get to work with more staff,” he mentioned. After two years in Geraldine, Skogen and his family relocated to Colstrip where they lived for two years while he worked as an elementary school principal. Skogen and his wife now have three boys: a fiveyear-old, a three-year-old and a three-month-old. With their oldest getting ready to start school in the fall, the Skogens felt that it was very important to take the school system and the community into consideration
when determining their next step. “We’ve heard nothing but great things about this school as well as the community, so for us we were excited about it,” he noted. The Skogens are currently working on getting settled in, between getting here the end of June and starting straight to work, things have been a bit busy. “We’re trying to catch up on sleep with the little ones,” Skogen acknowledged. “They are enjoying it. We’ve taken them to the lake several times and the splash pad. We’re excited to be here!
Fallon Medical Complex welcomes a new provider By Shannon Johnson
Fallon Medical Complex is welcoming Carol Hough, a Family Nurse Practitioner from Washington. Hough grew up in the small town of Asotin, WA, about 100 miles south of Spokane. In high school she participated in basketball, 4-H, and rodeo. After high school she married her high school sweetheart Norman. They had three kids Chad, Chelsea and Nicole. After being a stay at home wife and mother for several years, Hough had found a career calling. “My mother had a chronic illness and passed away from that,” she said. Since Hough was the only one out of her four other siblings that was not working, she was heavily involved in the care at the end of her mother’s life. “I always thought that the nurses were amazing, and I knew I wanted to pattern my life after that.” Hough got into the field of nursing at the age
of 23 and has been in it ever since. She began her education at Walla Walla Community College in Clarkston, WA for her Associates. Her education continued online, and she received her bachelor’s from Grand Canyon University. Along with many years of travel nursing, Hough worked as an RN in an Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room. Although she loved what she did, she thought there was a way that she could better care for patients. “By the time I saw patients it was all mostly damage control at that time,” she explained. “If I can prevent disease and illness as a Nurse Practitioner then I want to make an impact that way.” Hough hit the books once more, studying online through Simmons University in Boston, MA where she obtained her master’s degree in December of 2018. Aside from travel nursing and a few years spent living in western Montana, she had lived in Washington her whole life
and was ready for a change. “Rural medicine is what I want to support,” she expressed. “I feel that as a Nurse Practitioner I can make the biggest difference in rural communities.” With her heart set on a rural community and an opening at the Fallon Medical Complex, Hough set her sights on Baker. “Montana is beautiful, so why not,” she affirmed. Although Hough moved here in June, they are just beginning to get settled into their new Montana lives. “It’s a fourteen-hour drive. That’s a lot to do in one day,” added Hough. After they get settled, Hough is excited to get back into her lifelong hobby of horseback riding and do some exploring in the area. Hough remains excited to begin her journey as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Baker community. “Everybody waves here,” she acknowledged. “It’s just a very friendly place!”
Crazy Days adds extra excitement this summer By Shannon Johnson
Baker’s Crazy Days will be taking place next weekend and both the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture as well as the City of Baker have added some new events to add to the excitement of the spectacular sales that our Chamber retailers will have going on. On Friday, July 26 the Baker Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. All the courts will be set up downtown so people can check out the sales in between games. The tournaments will begin at 9 a.m. and the ending time will depend on how many teams are
participating, although they are estimating it should come to a close between 1 and 2 p.m. Kids from 3rd grade all the way to 12th grade are welcome to participate. The divisions will be split up by age group. There will be a 3rd and 4th grade division with both boys and girls. Grades 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9th through 12th will all have separate boys’ and girls’ divisions. The tournament has an entry fee of $20.00 per participating child, and the winning teams will get prizes. Products of the Prairie will also host their first summer market on Friday, July 26 on Main Street in the parking lot between Lawler’s and Spirits Plus from 5 - 8 p.m.
On Saturday come to downtown Baker for the bike parade! Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and dress up for the parade, which will start at 10:30 a.m. in front of Mom’s Laundry and end in the Reynold’s parking lot, where the participating kids will receive a treat. Crazy Days only happens once a year, so swing by downtown Baker to catch the sales, see the bikes being displayed during the parade, and watch some basketball! “The Chamber encourages everybody to come out and support the kids and check out the sales,” mentioned Alissa Miller, a member of the Chamber Board.
Baker team wins 2019 State Bowling Championship Two teams from Baker traveled to Butte to compete in the C Division team, doubles, single and all event categories at MTUSBC Open Championships. The Mitchell’s #2 team, Ernie Scheetz, Dustin Scheetz, Devon Harrison and Daniel Fradenburgh, brought home first place with a score of 3,182. Mitchell’s #1 team, Steve Stickney, Jacob Rieger, Joe Zacher and Steve Fradenburgh, placed 20th with a score of 2,870. There was a total of 164 teams in the C Division. In doubles Ernie Scheetz and Daniel Fradenburgh placed 10th, Dustin Scheetz and Daniel Fradenburgh placed 16th and Devon Harrison and Dustin Scheetz placed 27th. There was a total of 252 entries and payout to 30th place. In singles Daniel Fradenburgh placed 5th, Dustin Scheetz 7th, Jacob Rieger 28th and Devon Harrison 46th out of 485 entries and payout to 59th place. There were 440 entries in the All Event category and payout to 20th place. Dustin Scheetz placed 1st, Daniel Fradenburgh 5th and Jacob Rieger 19th. The Baker bowling teams had an outstanding showing in all events at State Bowling held in Butte on April 26 and 27.
(l-r) Daniel Fradenburgh, Ernie Scheetz, Devon Harrison and Dustin Scheetz
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 17, 2009 --
In lieu of the annual Crazy Days celebration, the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is sponsoring a brand new celebration Christmas in July, Saturday, July 25. The Chamber will be serving free footlong hot dogs, there will be a sidewalk chalk mural contest and businesses will be conducting sidewalk sales. . .Clark Curry, who recently spent four days playing poker at the World Series Poker Tournament in Las Vegas, placed 440th out of 6,494 players registered at the tournament, He won $25,000. . .Big Hill Shooters held their fifth annual Spring Shoot June 13 - 14. It was the best turn-out ever with 111 shooters participating. . .Thirteen Baker kids participated in the 2009 State Hershey Track Meet held in Colstrip June 20. . .Plevna High School class of 1950 celebrated their 50th year during the Plevna Centennial celebration July 4 - 5. . .Llewell and Betty Johnson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 1. . .Montana Shakespeare in the Parks was in Baker July 7 and presented “The Tempest”.
20 YEARS AGO Friday, July 16, 1999 --
Bill Almy was honored recently at the Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory open house. Almy received a Producer Recognition Award for outstanding contributions to Fort Keogh and Northern Great Plains livestock agriculture. . . A liquid chemical spill near some tanks on Milwaukee Ave. was reported by Don Hinman July 9. The Disaster Emergency Services hotline was called as well as the Department of Environ-
mental Quality. The site was treated as a potential hazard until a definite confirmation from the lab is received that the substance was harmless. . .High temperature July 12 was 97 degrees. . .Competing in this year’s 1999 Grand National Wrestling Championships were Justin Klauzer, Bryan Overton and Kylan Klauzer. Bryan placed third in the bantam division and Kylan placed second in the cadet division. . .Kylan Klauzer wrestled in the National Scholastic Duals in Orlando, FL recently. There were 34 teams, 12 were picked to compete in the All-Star Division. Kylan’s team placed fifth out of those 12. . .Montana Department of Transportation is planning to resurface a section of MT 7 in Fallon County beginning in Baker two blocks south of the intersection of US 212 and extending 11.8 miles southwest. This project involves replacing the bridge over Baker Lake drainage, resurface the existing pavement to 28 foot width, new signs, etc. The letting date will depend on availability of funds and completion of design.
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 20, 1989 --
Fallon Medical Complex was granted a rate increase of 15 percent by the Montana Hospitals Rate Review System Board of Directors. . .Final meeting before the departure of the Carter-Fallon Wagon Train and Trail Drive on Aug. 10 will be held July 27. The trail drive will begin at the Fallon County Fairgrounds and end in Ekalaka Saturday afternoon. . .Jon Neumann began workouts at the Olympic Festival as one of 15 players on the USA-North Team Handball team. . .Denzil Young will be speaking on Wills and Living Wills at the Senior Citizen
Center July 27. . .Baker AllClass Reunion begins Aug. 18, with schools opened for touring and at 1 p.m. Baker High School gym will open its doors for an open house reception for former classmates, teachers and friends. . .Annie Malenovsky celebrated her 80th birthday with an open house June 30. . . Arnold Pinnow and Delphine Maier open two new businesses. Arnold will sell Kirby vacuum cleaners and Delphine will sell Stanley products. . .George and Anita Bailey and family of Plevna moved to Broadus where George has accepted the superintendent’s position in the schools. . .Baker radio station KFLN is celebrating 25 years of being on the air.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 19, 1979--
Baker Little League finished unbeaten for the second year in a row with wins over Beach and Wibaux. Ty Stuart finished 4-0 from the mound and led the guys all year. . .Barbara Neumann’s demonstration on soap making titled, “The Cleanest Show in Town” won her a trip to the Western 4-H Roundup to be held in Denver in January. . .John Giesler, 57 years old of Baker, passed away at his home July 14. . . Pastor Donald V. Gordineer of the American Lutheran Church, Baker, has agreed to head a drive for funds in this area aimed at building a religious activity center at Montana State Prison. . .The alumni football game that everyone has heard so much about is now in stage one. Mike Krieger reports that they now have approval from the school board and a tentative date has been set for Sept. 1.
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Kathy Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brown, was chosen winner of the Fallon County 4-H Dress Revue. Bev Breitbach was selected alternate. . .Pictured were Shari and Doug Vanderpan ready to ride off on new Schwinn bicycles won in the American Scene contest sponsored by the Standard Oil Co. . .R. C. Rushford, railroad engineer, is pictured as he completed his final run June 30. He has been with the Milwaukee Road for 53 years and 26 days. . .The preliminary budget was reviewed and tentatively the city council decided to use the 60 mills as voted for cities by the 1969 legislature. This will be a decided increase in taxes. . .From 20 to 25 people went on the range ride sponsored by the Little Beaver Soil and Water Conservation District.
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 16, 1959--
Dedication services will be held Sunday morning at 10:30 at Emmanual Congregational Church of Plevna for their newly completed edifice. . .The Merry Maids 4-H Club of Baker will have charge of the annual judging day held at the fairgrounds. . .After the referendum meeting held July 2 at Willard in conjunction with a range field day, the voters decided unanimously to add their grazing district area to the Little Beaver Soil Conservation District. . .Richard Pinnow, Plevna, sustained a serious injury to his cheek when he fell on a cement floor in his place of business in Plevna.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 21, 1949 --
The Kerr-McGee Drilling Company struck oil Friday in the deep test well being drilled for the Husky Refin-
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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 17, 1969 --
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Call The Fallon County Times at (406) 778-3344 or send us an email at fctiwmes@midrivers.com to have your birthday listed at no charge. ing Co., under contract with the Montana-Dakota Utilities. Reports are that the test was very favorable. Casing was run and cemented early Wednesday morning. . .Mrs. Madge Wilson has sold her home to Bob Mitchell and will leave soon for California to make her home near her daughters. . .Baker baseball club enjoyed a good week by defeating both the Marmarth and Sentinel Butte teams.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 20, 1939 --
Ernie Wallstein of the Mill Iron country was in Baker Saturday and stated he suffered a heavy loss in the hail storm July 6. From his 2,500 turkeys, he lost 1,100; 400 chickens were killed and 120 acres of grain destroyed. . .Fallon County farmers, with the exception of those who have suffered hail losses, are quite happy over the crop outlook. . .After considerable work on the part of Baker and Ekalaka Commercial Clubs and the Canadian-Mexico Highway Association and the Senators of Wibaux and Fallon Counties - W. L. Hammond and John Weinschrott, the federal road bureau at last has approved the Wibaux-Baker road as a federal highway project and it is assumed that work will start as soon as the necessary money is set aside.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 18, 1929 --
Two days after their scheduled nationwide appearance, the new paper bills about two-thirds the size of the old currency, were put into circulation locally in denominations from $1.00 to $20.00. . .Coming at the eleventh hour timeliness, 1.02 inches of rain was recorded in the county agent’s office. It was general over most of the county. . .Reports from the west end of the county said that new buildings are going up in various parts of the community: Claude Woodruff is building a new house on the Knowlton Road; Ted Schye, a new barn; the Standard Oil Co. is putting up a new oil storage house. . .Midland Co. & Lumber and the pool hall at Plevna were broken into over Sunday but nothing of value at either place was taken.
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July 19, 2019
Villa Happenings Neighboring Warren R. ambulance service Nelson, 65 fights to stay open amidst staffing shortage OBITUARIES
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Last summer, Marmarth Ambulance Service (MAS) successfully petitioned Slope County to get a funding initiative placed on the ballot so they could stay in service. “It was a welcomed morale boost when it got voted in,” said James Chase, a member of MAS. “We knew that it was only the first hurdle we had to overcome to keep our doors open though.” Many ambulance services in rural communities are facing the problem of staffing, and Marmarth is no exception to that. “It’s becoming a common trend amongst all rural EMS systems,” noted Becca Bumgardner, an EMT on the MAS. “We’re trying to start small with driver recruitment. It gives us a chance to eliminate doubling up EMTs and they can take 24 hours off, which would be a welcome reprieve. It also starts to get new recruits some exposure in the field as opposed to throwing them into the deep end.” Several of the EMTs and CPR Drivers on Marmarth’s Ambulance service are covering between 7-13 of the 14 twelve-hour-shifts that need to be covered. “We have 14 shifts and there has to be at least two people on each shift, one of those people being an EMT,” explained Chase. “Most of our squad members have full time jobs and families and on top of that they’re dedicating a lot of their hours to the community as well. We can’t expect people to continue on like this.” If the Marmarth Ambulance
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Doris Geving led the pack of pinochle players in points July 14 at The Center. Other winners were Lawrence Schaefer and Carl Hepperle. There were seven double pinochles during the day. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, July 21, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at The Center.
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Superior Care Villa residents and staff celebrated the 4th of July with a dinner and dance. Pictured are several Superior Care Villa residents in red, white and blue accessories ready to “cut a rug”! Pictured are Superior Care Villa employee Ashley Rost and Superior Care Villa resident Jerry Neary having a good time dancing the two step boogie.
Superior Care Villa resident Dick Heineman is pictured showing his true colors during the 4th of July dance.
Superior Care Villa owner Michelle Shumaker and Superior Care Villa resident Jim Bickle are having a good time dancing the night away to the music of Jim Reeves.
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A funeral service for Warren R. Nelson, 65, of Wibaux, was held July 16, 2019 at the Wibaux Bible Church with Pastor Dave officiating. Burial will follow in the Wibaux Cemetery. Warren passed away July 12, 2019 at his home. Warren Raymond was born July 9, 1954 in Glendive, MT, the son of Stanley and Jean (McCollum) Nelson. Growing up he attended Quale Country School through the seventh grade, later finishing in Wibaux and graduating in 1975. Following graduation, he continued his education at Bismarck Junior College (now Bismarck State College), where he played football and started every game except one. After earning his two year degree in Agriculture, Warren returned home to help with the Nelson family ranch. In 1970, the ranch began crossing their Herefords and black-white-face with the new breed at the time, called Simmental. They dabbled with the Tarentaise breed as well. In the following years, Nelsons became known as Nelson Livestock Co. Years later, Black Angus also became a part of the herd. At the ranch over the years, they always used and enjoyed a good horse. Warren’s best days were gathering and pushing the cattle up over the ridge on a sunny morning. Warren was a member of Montana Simmental Association, Wibaux Civic Club, Montana Stock Growers, Montana National Farm Bureau, Evangelical Church of North America, Glendive and he enjoyed helping with the local 4-H clubs. CD, Tom and Warren were always grateful for Stanley who raised them after the untimely death of their mother. A special bond was created and still exists today. Warren is survived by his brothers, Charles David “CD” (Gloria) of Wibaux, and Thomas (Renee) of Wibaux, MT; nephew, Brent W. (Darci) Nelson and children, Taylen, Vallie, Gavin, and Reggie, nephew, Nathan (Jody) Nelson and their children, Logan, Carter and Hadley; niece, Marlette Nelson and her son Connor and niece, Kendra (Blake) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Jean Nelson. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhomecom.
Service were to no longer be in operation, answering calls in Marmarth’s current district would be left to one of the ambulance services in the surrounding areas, which could put a strain on their service as well. “That’s not something we want to see happen. If we have a patient in town, we’re twenty miles from the nearest hospital. That time gets longer if the patient is out in the oilfield or on a ranch,” Chase expressed. “If we have to wait for a neighboring ambulance service, that time easily gets doubled. In emergency medicine every second counts and each minute that passes has the potential to affect a patient’s outcome, so it’s a difficult possibility to have to face.” In an attempt to combat their staffing shortage, the Marmarth Ambulance Service is offering a CPR training for those who are interested in joining. “In the long run I’d love to see some people express interest in becoming EMTs so we could put a class together this winter,” added Bumgardner. “As cheesy as it sounds, it’s a good feeling knowing that you’re giving back to your community.” The CPR training will be held on Sunday, July 21st at 2 P.M. at the Marmarth Community Center with supper provided. “Marmarth is filled with good people who should be able to have their calls answered,” affirmed Bumgardner. “I have high hopes that we can start small and work towards where we want to be as a squad, but the public has to answer our call to arms.”
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Mid-Rivers now blocking USMS arrest ATF most wanted fugitive in Montana Robocalls free of charge BILLINGS, Mont. - The U.S. Marshals Service in Montana announced the arrest on July 3 of a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Most Wanted fugitive on an outstanding warrant for felon in possession of a firearm. USMS deputies arrested Michael Duane Strain, 62, without incident on a ranch near Garryowen, on the Crow Indian Reservation, about 59 miles southeast of Billings. Strain had been wanted on a 2011 warrant for felon in possession of a firearm from the Northern District of Iowa. ATF had listed Strain as
one of its Most Wanted fugitives and that he was sought by ATF’s Kansas City Field Division. ATF recently contacted the USMS in Montana with information that Strain was possibly in the area. “As soon as the information was received it was transferred to our team on the ground,” said U.S. Marshal for Montana Rod Ostermiller. “We were able to act on that information immediately. This is a great example of the close working relationship we have with the ATF,” he said. Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal Timothy Hornung, formerly of Baker, says the
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62-year-old defendant is a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen, a label used by people who contend they’re not bound by U.S. law. Hornung says Strain was arrested after a tip that came in by telephone led authorities to him on a remote ranch on the Crow Indian Reservation. Strain was transported to the Big Horn County jail and had an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Billings on July 5. “This case is a perfect example of our outstanding partnership with the United States Marshals Service. We appreciate their commitment to arresting fugitives and we’ll continue to work together to protect the public,” said Special Agent in Charge of the ATF’s Kansas City Field Division, Marino Vidoli. A grand jury in the Northern District of Iowa indicted Strain on Oct. 19, 2011 on charges of possession of firearm as a felon. ATF subsequently turned apprehension authority over to the USMS.
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Mid-Rivers Communications has added Robocall Blocking, a feature available with its landline telephone service, to all customers’
local service lines free of charge. The announcement follows a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote on June 6 to allow voice
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 18 - Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall; Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990. July 20 - Pat Harrison Shots & Stokes Memorial, 9 a.m., Lakeview Country Club. July 21 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. July 23 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. July 25 - Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall; Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406232-1458 or Nicole 2325698. July 26 - Products of the Prairie. July 26-27 - Crazy Days July 27-28 - 7th Annual Dino Shindig, Ekalaka, MT. July 28 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. July 30 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran
Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room. Aug. 1 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon. Aug. 4 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. •HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 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. •O’Fallon Historical Museum: June 1-August 30 will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., open seven days a week. •Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. •Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.3:30 p.m., courthouse.
service providers to aggressively block unwanted robocalls before those calls reach consumers. The FCC ruling allows voice service providers to block unwanted calls based on reasonable call analytics, and to apply these features as the default, as long as their customers are informed and have the opportunity to opt out of call blocking. Previously, the blocking services could only be offered on an “opt in” basis, meaning customers had to request the service. “We worked with our industry organizations to help promote the idea of a default, opt-out system for robocall blocking,” stated Mid-Rivers General Manager/CEO Michael Candelaria. “Our Cooperative members have been asking for it, and now that it’s possible, giving them this feature to help prevent annoying and potentially dangerous robocalls is just the right thing to do.” The new feature has been added by default to Mid-Rivers landlines effective July 12, 2019. Customers can opt out of the service by calling 1-800-452-2288, chatting online with a customer service representative at www.midrivers.com, or emailing customerservices@midrivers. coop. More information is available at https://www.midrivers.com/robocall-blocking.html.
24th Annual
Line up by Mom’s Laundr y
Baker, Montana
Friday and Saturday July 26 & 27
Sponsored by Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
It’s Fair Time! and time for
Fallon County Times’ Special Fair Issue Deadline July 25, 2019
Inserted in Fallon County Times August 9 Baker, Montana
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Major price reductions on new Living Room, Dining Room and Bedroom Furniture, Appliances and much, much more! Quantities may be limited. Shop early for the best selection!
Sale runs through July 27
Both Locations - Baker & Bowman Don’t miss our Two Day CRAZY DAYS Sidewalk Specials Friday & Saturday • July 26 & 27 BAKER STORE ONLY
Fallon County Fair August 14 - 18, 2019 Call Tammy at 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com
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Smith earns Degree from WGU
Inaugural Beaver Creek Rendezvous Charity th Shoot, Saturday, July 20 Courtesy of The Ekalaka Eagle
This year, Beaver Creek Rendezvous organizers will be holding their first ever fun shoot. The inaugural Beaver Creek Rendezvous Charity Shoot will take place at the Livingston Ranch just north of Ekalaka, the same location where hunters meet every year, on Saturday, July 20. Anyone twelve or older is
invited to participate in the competition and will have the chance to win several various prizes. Entry fees from the competition will be used to help purchase hunting licenses for hunters who want to attend rendezvous hunts in October and struggle to afford tags on their own. Three separate competitions will take place at this event. The first competition
Law Enforcement
Baker Police Department
•proactive patrols of business and residential areas. Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406-778-2222.
From the Bench
Justice Court
•Elbert R. Copes, Oak Grove, LA, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/29/19. •Jacob Rodolfo Garza, Wyoming, MI, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 6/28/19. •Jacob Rodolfo Garza, Wyoming, MI, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/28/19. •Clinton R. Hockaday, Mt. Pleasant, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/25/19. •Michael Wayne Holliday, Baker, driving without a valid drivers license, has never possessed, fine of $225 with $200 suspended on conditions for five months, ticket issued 6/24/19. •Michael Wayne Holliday, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to Re-register, fine of $75 with $50 suspended on conditions for five months, ticket issued 6/24/19. •Michael Wayne Holliday, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 2nd offense, fine of $385, surrender of license plates and registration for a period of 90 days, ticket issued 6/24/19. •Austin J. Huber, Laneville, TX, stop sign violation, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/28/19. •Dustin Wayne Parker,
Weatherford, TX, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 6/28/19. •Adam A. Pruente, Eureka Springs, AR, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 75/65, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/6/19. •Charles F. Rescavage, Bensalem, PA, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/28/19. •Kevin Patrick Rossignol, Eagle River, AK, unlawful possess/ship/ transport of game fish/ bird/game or furbearing animal, furbearing animal, fine of $335, restitution to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in the amount of $300 for a bobcat kitten with a restitution handling fee of $30, loss of hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for a period of 24 month, ticket issued 6/26/19. •Lindsay Marie Stevens, Wyoming, MI, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/28/19 .
City Court
•Jamila R. Vogel, Baker, assault, per plea agreement, fine of $585 with $250 suspended on conditions for six months (1/8/20), jail of 180 days with 178 days suspended on conditions for six months, credit for two days served prior to sentencing, ticket issued 3/1/19.
is a standing 100 yard scoped target shoot. Participants may use any scoped rifle that is .30 caliber or smaller without the aid of a tripod or any support. Cost to enter is $40. The second competition is a standing silhouette target shoot with a scoped .22 rimfire rifle and also costs $40 to enter. The third is a standing silhouette target shoot with a scoped .22 rim-fire rifle for shooters between the ages of 12 and 17. This competition costs $25 to enter. Participants may enter multiple competitions, providing they meet the age requirements and have the appropriate rifle. Lunch will be provided for all shooters. Participants can register online and find a map to the location as well as a full list of rules at www. beavercreekrendezvous.com. Registrations will be accepted until 9 a.m. on the day of the shoot. At this time, competition will begin. For questions or to register by phone, call Leonard Livingston at 406-775-6276 or Doug Mason at 406-8394398. Some of the prizes available at the competition include: eight boxes of 22lr ammo, two Ugly Stik fishing
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rods with reels, two Hoppe’s Deluxe cleaning kits, two Redfield range finders, two Permafrost 20 quart coolers, one .22 rifle, one 20 gauge over/under American Tactical Shotgun, one Howa .223 bolt action rifle with Boyds Hardwood stock, gift certificates and more. AN EXCLUSIVE HUNT FOR THE DISABLED The Beaver Creek Rendezvous is a three day hunting experience specifically designed for the disabled, set in the beautiful wilderness surrounding Ekalaka. Every October, six disabled hunters and their able-bodied companions are invited to join a deer hunt. Experienced guides and other volunteers are dedicated to making possible the dream of full participation in a genuine hunt experience in the wild areas of Montana. Beaver Creek Rendezvous recognizes that many may not have thought it possible to join an able-bodied companion on a hunt, and focuses particularly on those who have not yet enjoyed this great outdoor experience. Guides are dedicated volunteers that are highly experienced and qualified, including those who are in the medical profession during the rest of the year.
SALT LAKE CITY - Suzanne Smith of Baker has earned her Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education (K8) degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university held its 70th (Orlando, FL); 71st (Cincinnati, OH); and 72nd (Anaheim, CA) commencement ceremonies this year to celebrate the graduation of more than 22,000 students from across the country. WGU has recognized 13,244 undergraduate and 8,930 graduate degree recipients, who have completed their degrees in the last six months. Their areas of study include business, K-12 education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. The average time to graduation for those earning a bachelor’s degree was two years, four months, while the average time to degree for graduate programs was one year, seven months.
Baker resident earns Academic Honors from Florida Tech
MELBOURNE, FL Maryssa Rusley of Baker has been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Florida Institute of Technology.
To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average of at least 3.4.
Kendal Wipperling on honor roll
SPOKANE, WA - Kendal Wipperling of Baker, was one of 1,639 students on the spring 2019 honor roll at Spokane Falls Community College. Community Colleges of Spokane is a dynamic, 12,300-squaremile state community college district that includes Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College and six rural education sites, serving residents in Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry and parts of Lincoln counties.
O’Fallon Historical Museum 723 S. Main • Baker, MT
Open 8 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 5 p.m. 7 days a week
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406 - 778 - 3265 Free admission
www.ofallonmuseum.com
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … what you can do if you are served with a Petition for Parenting Plan? The Petition is not a Court Order. The Petition starts a court process to decide a Final Parenting Plan. You can have a say in what you want by filing an Answer to Petition for Parenting Plan. You only have 21 calendar days, beginning the day after you were served, to file your Answer. To learn more, read our brand new article “What is an Answer to Petition for Parenting Plan?” on www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at https:// www.mtlsa.org/donate/.
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Tax moves to consider in summer mated income tax? If you are newly retired or newly self-employed, you will want to be familiar with Form 1040-ES and the quarterly deadlines. Each year, estimated tax payments to the Internal Revenue Service are due on or before the following dates: January 15, April 15, June 15, and September 15. (These deadlines are adjusted to the next available workday if a due date falls on a weekend or holiday.) 1 Ideally, you would just make four equal payments per year - but if you are a
By Jim Cusimano,
Big Sky Financial Planning Group Now is a good time to think about a few financial matters. Consider making tax moves earlier rather than later. If you own a business, earn significant investment income, are recently married or divorced, or have a Flexible Savings Account (FSA), you may want to work on your income tax strategy now rather than in December or April. Do you need to pay esti-
small business owner, your business income could vary per quarter or per season. The risk here is that you will underpay and set yourself up for a tax penalty. Confer with your tax professional to see if you should adjust your estimated tax payments for this or that quarter. 1 Has your household size changed? That calls for a look at your pre-tax withholding. No doubt you would like to take home more money now rather than wait to receive it in the form of a tax refund later. Adjusting
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City of Baker - PWSID #MT0000021 PO Box 1512-Baker, MT 59313
We’re very please to provide you with this year’s Annual Quality Water Report. We want to keep you informed about the excellent water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Our water source is ground water. We have five wells. At the present time we serve 1948 people. We have completed a source water protection plan that provides more information such as potential sources of contamination to our drinking water supply. This plan can be found online at http://nris.state.mt.us/wis/swap/swapquery.asp Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Sources of Drinking Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present include: -Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agriculture livestock operations, and wildlife. -Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; -Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses; -Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems; -Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We’re pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water, please contact Luke Holestine. He is a certified operator with years of experience, and can be reached at 406-978-9742. You may also attend our meetings. They are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The Baker Water Dept. chlorinates the water and routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows the results of any detects in our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2018. For constituents that are not monitored yearly, we have reviewed our records back to the last time the constituent was monitored. Bridger has been issued a waiver for certain inorganic contaminants. This waiver allows our water system to sample only once every 9 years for these regulated contaminants: antimony, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, fluoride, mercury, nickel, selenium, thallium. Past sampling for these contaminants has shown that they are not present in our water supply, or occur in such small amounts that they are not considered a health hazard. This waiver is in effect from 2012 through 2020. We have monitored for lead and copper, and almost all of our samples have been in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. Two lead values exceeded the Action Level. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially fro pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Baker is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Parameter
Date
90th % value
Units
Action Level
Source of Contamination
Lead
6/19/17
14
ppb
15
Household Plumbing
Copper
6/19/17
0.24
ppm
1.3
Household Plumbing
In the tables above and below you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/l) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2000 years or a single penny in $10,000,000. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which if exceeded triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment technique (TT) - (mandatory language) A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Maximum Contaminant Level - (mandatory language) The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - (mandatory language) The “Goal”(MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
TEST RESULTS Contaminant
Violation Y/N
Sample Date
Nitrate + Nitrite as N
N
2018
Highes Level Detected
Unit Measurement
MCLG
MCL
Likely Source of Contamination
the withholding on your W-4 may bring you more takehome pay. Ideally, you would adjust it so that you end up owing no tax and receiving no refund. You can adjust it at the I.R.S. Tax Withholding webpage, or via a paper W-4 form. 2 Think about how you could use your FSA dollars before the end of the year. The Department of the Treasury has modified the rules for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). The I.R.S. now permits an employer to let an employee carry up to $500 in FSA funds forward into the next calendar year. Alternately, the employer can allow the FSA accountholder extra time to use FSA funds from the prior calendar year (up to 2.5 months). Companies do not have to allow either choice, however. If no grace period or carry-forward is permitted at your workplace, you will want to spend 100% of your FSA funds this
year. 3 You could help your tax situation by contributing to certain retirement accounts. IRAs and non-Roth workplace retirement plans are funded with pre-tax dollars. By directing money into these retirement savings vehicles, you position yourself for federal tax savings in the year of the contribution. If you are able to make the maximum traditional IRA contribution of $6,000 in 2019, and you are in the 24% tax bracket, that will allow you to claim a $1,440 federal tax deduction for 2019. 4 While next April may seem far off, this is an excellent time to think about tax-saving possibilities. You have plenty of time to explore your options. Citations. 1 - web.blockadvisors. com/estimated-tax-payments-2019/ [5/23/19] 2 - turbotax.intuit.com/ tax-tips/tax-refund/top-5-
Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance programs, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.ascr.usda.gov/how-file-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program@intake@usda.gov
Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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Ol’ Harley When Harley Jacobsen came into Doc’s office the other day for his physical it was a treat for Doc. Harley is one of Doc’s favorite people. Harley is a farmer. A 24/7 farmer. Ol’ Harley can make hair grow on a bald head and wheat grow on rocks. When he’d been thumped and bumped and listened to and pumped up and partially drained, Harley asked Doc for the verdict. “Not bad at all for someone your age, Harley,” Doc said, grinning. “But you look tired. Take some time off and go fishing or take Gladys to the beach.” “Can’t right now, Doc,” Harley said. “Plowing summer fallow.” “Well, how about later on?” “There’s harvest you know, and the trees will have to be pruned before winter, and then the winter wheat will go in. Have to overhaul the wheel tractor this winter and by then it’ll be time to plant.” “Harley, you need two weeks with nothing to do. Get someone to help with the farm and go do something fun.” “I just can’t do it in two weeks, Doc,” Harley said. “Took 60 years of farming to get this tired.” Slim Randles 7308 Painted Pony Tr. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 (505) 306-6009 cell homecountry8@gmail.com
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 3 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 a brand inspector on site
Wed. July 24 - Regular Sale Wed. July 31 - Regular Sale Wed. Aug. 7 - Regular Sale w/1st Big Yearling Special
Wed. Aug. 14 - Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Wed. Aug. 21 - Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale
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You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at 605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853 Paul Huffman Owner/Manager 605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 C & D Yards Baker, Montana 406-778-3282 Clint Ehret Baker Field Rep. 406-772-5522
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Inorganic Contaminants 0.03
ppm
10
10
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection By-products Contaminants Haloacetic acids HAAs
N
2018
0.9
ppb
0
60
By-product of drinking water chlorination
Our system had several violations. We failed to take two samples for Total Coliform Bacteria in March of 2018. We also failed to collect follow-up samples within 24 hours of learning of the total coliform positive sample in July of 2018. These needed to be tested for fecal indicators from all sources that were being used at the time the positive sample was collected. We failed to properly complete a Level 1 Assessment in our water system. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. MCL’s are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life and our children’s future.
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Tri-State Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623
701-523-3239 Guns N Things LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT
406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net
Guns & Reloading Equipment
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406-778-3344
Thee Body Shop
406-778-2263 Auto Body Repair & Refinishing
Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting
24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)
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Fallon County Times is currently seeking a reporter to join their staff. This can be a full or part-time position. Successful applicant must have good people skills, be organized, take photos and have the ability to meet deadlines. Reporter will be expected to cover local and surrounding community news events
Fallon County Times, PO Box 679, Baker, MT 59313 dhornung@countrymedia.net or call 406-778-3344 for more information
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CLASSIFIEDS City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 28-29c __________________________ FARMWORKER: 8/1/1912/1/19, Kevin Regan, Webster, N.D. One temp job. Daily farm functions: operating equip, planting, spraying, harvesting of crops; machinery maint, repair; grain handling, hauling farm commodities; minor construction; mowing, operating, maintaining equip; other misc duties. 3 mo exp, DL, emplymnt ref. Pay DOE, $14.38/hr min, bonus potential, three fourths work guarantee, tools/equip/housing provided at no cost, trans & subsistence exp. reimbursed. Apply at Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #571657. 29p
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
CARD OF THANKS
Call BoB HerBst 406-978-2233
N or t h wes t Re al E s t at e Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995 www.bakermtrealestate.com
FOR SALE FOR SALE: 4 bedroom/3 bath home with attached double garage, large fenced back yard on 1 1/2 lots in Baker. Walk-in showers, stainless steel appliances, fireplace and den. New windows, deck, siding and roof. Close to business district & school. Asking $275,000. Call 406-7782938 or 406-978-2983. Serious Inquiries Only. 28tfc __________________________ FOR SALE BY BIDS •John Deer 855 Tractor with loader attached •5 foot mower yellow for tractor •5 foot John Deer mower, goes behind the tractor •8 foot sickle mower John Deer 350 •6 foot 3 point Blade John Deer •10 foot by 8 foot snow mobile trailer brand Karavan 2010 2,000 lb. capacity •1982 Ford single wheel, single cab F350 pickup with a utility bed with mounted 2 inch trash pump and 200-300 gallon tank All equipment is sold separate. Any questions or would like to come and look at the Equipment please contact Bryce 406-3513791 or Ward 701-440-6726. Please send Sealed Bids to The City of Marmarth P.O. Box 79 Marmarth, ND 58643. 26-33c __________________________ SPRING TRITICALE FOR SALE: Selling grain hay 25 miles south of Baker, MT for $75/ton standing, OBO. Should make over 2 ton/ac & 500 acres available, includes use of a nice fully furnished home if needed. Call 406-975-6236. 29-30c __________________________ FOR SALE BY SEALED BIDS: 1999 Ford F-350 4x4. 7.3L diesel, dually, 6 speed transmission, good tires, Ranch Hand bumper, 400 gallon fiberglass tank, Briggs & Stratton motor, hose reel, light bar, four under body tool boxes, 55,625 miles. Bids should be sent to Plevna Volunteer Fire District, Box 235, Plevna, MT 59344. Bids will be opened Aug. 8. For further information call 406-971-5820 or 406-971-5596. 29-31c
FOR RENT FOR RENT: Buildings for rent. Great toy storage 22’x48’ big door, easy access, located in Baker, MT. 2nd building 21’x21’ walk-in door, would be great for a garage sale. 406-342-5217 please leave a message. 29-30c
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CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to all of the people who made a special day even more amazing. We have great friends, thank you to Bob Nelson, Doug Varner, Dave Stapleton and Lorin Buerkle for set up and take down of the arbor and outside decorations. Thank you to Zach Varner and Andrew Craft for your patient hanging of endless strings of lights, to Rosanne Varner and Selena Nelson for the short notice flower arranging, to Linda Varner, Carol Buerkle, Kandi Stapleton, Becky Williams and Ryan Buerkle for cleaning and decorating upstairs and downstairs. Kelly Newell, we cannot thank you enough for all your help decorating, organizing, arranging, listening, giving ideas and taking pictures, you are truly talented. Thank you Danny Buerkle for your great performance, to Pastor Scott for the beautiful ceremony and to Marissa for making such delicious food. To Zach, Brady, Morgan, Mariah, Billie Jo and Johnny for standing up for us and to our parents Lorin and Carol and Bob and Linda for all your love and support. A special thank you to all the people that were there to celebrate with us on our Best Day Ever. Thank you, Jeff and Jodi Varner 29c ____________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank my family for the surprise birthday party, and it was a surprise! Thank you to all who came to it from near and far. Thanks for the good wishes, cards, gifts and to Brenda for the accommodations. Walt Hanratty 29p
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Little Beaver Conservation District will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at the USDA Building, 141 South 4th Street West, Baker, MT. 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 of health insurance. For more information contact the District Administrator at 406-778-2217 ext. 111. 29-30c
LEGALS SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of FEMA BAKER JAYCEE PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT will be received by the City of Baker, Baker, Montana at the office of City Clerk, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O Box 1512, Baker, MT, until 11 a.m., local time on July 29, 2019; and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: removal of damaged playground equipment, prepare concrete surface, poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing, playground composite components, playground stand-alone components and playground furniture/amenities. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the office of City Clerk in 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.broszengineering.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 City of Baker reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the City
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• Nursing services has openings for RN, LPN, and CNA positions. Please contact Sue Lunde with questions at 406-778-5185. • Housekeeping is looking for a full-time housekeeper. Various shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE
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Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications are available at the Fairgrounds office, Human Resources office or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications and inquiries to Shyla Hadley, Fairgrounds Manager – 406-778-2451 or Julie Straub, HR Manager - 406-778-8164.
Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-778-2692. Women and Minority business owners are encouraged to submit a sealed bid. Dated at Baker, Montana; this 19th Day of June 2019. s/Kevin J. Dukart, Clerk/Treasurer Baker City Council Baker, MT 59313 27-29c MNAXLP __________________________ Zoning Administrator Opinion July 2, 2019 Issue: The City of Baker Zoning Regulations (Title 17.24 Recreational Vehicle Parks) contains the following requirements: §17.24.010- Approval Process. Any new recreational vehicle park or an expansion of an existing recreational vehicle park shall require conditional use approval by the City Council. A request for conditional use shall not be considered by the City of Baker until the applicant has submitted documentation that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has approved the plans and specifications for any new or expanded recreational vehicle park. A DPHHS “trailer court” license for a recreational vehicle park shall only include recreational vehicles in the license. Existing recreational vehicle parks will be required to comply with the updated zoning regulations within five years of city adoption or the sale of the park or change of ownership, whichever occurs first. An owner may file for an extension for up to two additional years to operate “as is.” As provided in the attached Letter from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, a Certificate of Subdivision Approval (COSA) is required for any campground/ trailer court plan review. The COSA provided to DPHHS was for the construction of “one single-family dwelling unit, set up as a townhome”. The COSA must reflect the intended use of the property before the department can approve a plan review. Certificate of Subdivision Approvals are issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under the authority and rules adopted pursuant to MCA 76-4-101 et. seq. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality will not issue a COSA for a change of use without Certification by the Local Government that the development has been analyzed for Storm Water Management and the availability of water supply and sanitary sewer collection and treatment (See Attached Municipal Facilities Exclusion Application). In short, MDEQ cannot issue a revised COSA for the intended use as the use has not been reviewed or approved at the Local level (City of Baker). Interpretation: The regulatory requirements of the City Zoning Regulations, The Department of Public Health and Human Services, and the Department of Environmental Quality have created a situation in which an applicant for the creation of a Recreational Vehicle Park cannot be processed. Findings of Fact: •The City Clerk is the duly appointed Zoning Administrator for the City of Baker. •Both the United States and the Montana Constitutions guarantee persons the right to due process. •The regulatory situation described above denies all persons within the City of Baker their rights with respect to certain land use requests. •The regulatory situation, if allowed to continue, could place the City of Baker in an untenable position and could expose the
City to unnecessary and expensive legal action. •The Zoning Administrator has duties and responsibilities under the Montana Code Annotated and the Baker Zoning Regulations. Those duties include, but are not limited to, the interpretation of the regulations and ensuring all owners of property within the City of Baker are afforded equal protections without imposing unnecessary hardships. •Interpretations of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the City of Baker Board of Adjustment as provided by Section 17.46.020(a) of the Baker Zoning Regulations and Section 76-2-323(1)(a) MCA. Appeals must be filed within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this opinion in the Fallon County Times. •An owner of Real Property within the City of Baker has initiated a request to locate a Recreational Vehicle Park on property that requires the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. •Said owner is now mired in the regulatory circle create by the various regulatory entities. The Zoning Administrator does not believe that it is just to require that an owner of land to petition the City Board of Adjustment for a variance where an administrative process supported by the preponderance of the facts and evidence warrant expedited resolution of the situation. As such, it is my opinion, as the duly appointed Zoning Administrator for the City of Baker, Montana that: •The requirement of §17.24.010 to first obtain an approval from the Department of Health and Human Services before the City of Baker will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Recreational Vehicle Park is hereby waived. Persons aggrieved by this decision may appeal this matter to the Baker Board of Adjustment provided that the appeal is filed within 30-days of the first publication of notice of this decision. s/Kevin Dukart, Baker City Clerk and Zoning Administrator. Mr. Dukart, A Certificate·of Subdivision Approval (COSA) is required for any campground/trailer court plan review received by Montana Food and Consumer Safety that meets the definition of a subdivision. 76-4-102(17) MCA “Subdivision” means a division of land or land so divided that creates one or more parcels containing less than 20 acres, exclusive of public roadways, in order that the title to or possession of the parcels may be sold,. rented, leased, or otherwise conveyed and includes any resubdivision and any condominium or area, regardless of size, that provides permanent multiple space for recreational camping vehicles or mobile homes. A COSA was provided for the Eagle Landing RV Park plan review; however, it specified that the land was approved for “one single-family dwelling unit, set up as a townhome”. The COSA needs to reflect the intended use of the property before this department can approve a plan review. Sincerely, s/Staci Evangeline, REHS/RS Public Health Sanitarian Office: 406-444-2089 Fax: 406-444-5055 email: staci.evangeline@mt.gov cc. Richard Menger, Fallon County Sanitarian MUNICIPAL FACILITIES EXCLUSION CHECKLIST Required under § 76-4-127 MCA (formerly called master plan exclusion) 1. Does this subdivision affect property with an existing Title 76-4 Approval? Yes ____ No ___ If yes, then you may not use the Municipal Facilities Exclusion
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for this subdivision 2. Name of Subdivision: __________________________ 3. Name and address of the applicant: _____________ 4. Name and address of engineer:______________________ 5. Location of the subdivision to the city or town, vicinity map attached: Yes _______ No _______ 6. Copy of the Plat or Certificate of Survey or Unit Declaration and floor plan with exemption citation: Attached __________________ 7. Number of parcels or units in the subdivision: _____________ 8. A copy of any applicable zoning ordinances in effect: _________________________ 9. Copy of Growth Policy, if applicable: On________________ Attached__________________ 10. Will an extension of the existing sewer main(s) be necessary to serve this subdivision? Yes _______ No _______ 11. Will an extension of the existing water main(s) be necessary to serve this subdivision? Yes _______ No _______ 12. How construction of the sewage disposal and water supply systems or extensions will be financed.__________________ 13. Has the governing body reviewed and approved plans to ensure adequate storm water drainage? Yes _______ No _______ 14. Exclusion Checklist review fee, ($100) included: Yes _______ No _______ I certify that the subdivision or division is within an area covered by a growth policy pursuant to Title 76, chapter I, MCA, or within a first-class or second-class municipality, as described in Section 7-1-4111, MCA. I certify that adequate storm water drainage and adequate municipal facilities will be provided for the subdivision. I further certify that the governing body has reviewed and approved plans to ensure adequate storm water drainage. For subdivisions subject to the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, I certify that adequate municipal facilities for the supply of water and disposal of sewage and solid waste are available or will be provided within the time provided in Section 76-3507, MCA. I further certify that I am
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authorized to sign this form on behalf of the governing body. Name _____________________ Signature __________________ Dept______________________ Title ______________________ City ______________________ Zip _______________________ Phone _____________________ Please sign and send with the $100.00 review fee to: MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SUBDIVISION REVIEW SECTION, PERMITTING AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION PO BOX 200901 HELENA, MT 59620 28-29c MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Huft Major Subdivision The Fallon County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Huft Major Subdivision submitted by Phillip and Andrea Huft. The hearing is scheduled for 2:45 p.m., in the Commissioner’s Office of the Fallon County Administrative Building, on Monday, July 29, 2019. The proposal is to create 23 single family residential lots on 119.9 acres located in the N½ N½ Section 23, Township 7 North, Range 59 East, P.M.M., Fallon County, Montana. The subject property is located along the south side of Sandstone Road beginning approximately 1/4 mile west of the intersection of Sandstone Road and Montana Highway 7. In addition to the Subdivision application, the County Commissioners will hear and consider a variance request to the maximum dead-end road length specified in Table 1 of Section 7(H) of the Fallon County, City of Baker and Town of Plevna Subdivision Regulations. The regulations limit dead-end roads to a maximum of 600 feet and the requested variance if approved would allow for internal subdivision roads of 1,054, 1057, and 1,299 feet in length. A copy of the Subdivision Application and required information for public review is available for public review at The Fallon County Planners Office during regular business hours. Questions may be directed to the Planning Office at 406-778-8111 or grubem@falloncounty.net Public comment is encouraged. 28-30c MNAXLP __________________________
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Carter County Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Hospital Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing INVITATION TO BID Scull Construction Service ND, Inc. has been contracted as the GC/CM on this project and is soliciting proposals from qualified Mechanical (Includes Fire Protection), Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) contractors interested to provide preconstruction design assistance and construction services for the Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Hospital. Contractors are welcome to submit for one scope, for more than one scope, or as split teams. Scull Construction, along with the Owner and Design Team, intend to select MEP firms from this RFP process. The intent is to enter into a contract for Pre-Construction Services with plans to add Construction Services upon acceptance of Cost of Work Proposals. Scull Construction, the Owner and the Design Team, reserve the right to accept or reject any response to this RFP. By submitting a proposal, all firms are stating their compliance with state and federal law, including wage rates, EEO practices, taxes, codes, gross receipts, etc. Firms submitting proposals will be required to enter into Scull Construction Service ND, Inc.’s subcontract agreement included in this RFP. Plans and Specifications will be made available and can be purchased at the following locations: Billings Builders Exchange, Billings, MT Construction Industry Center, Rapid City, SD Dickinson Builders Exchange, Dickinson, ND Northeast Wyoming Plan, Gillette, WY Proposals must be turned in August 6, at 4 p.m. MT. Please contact John Neisner or Spencer Hattervig with Scull Construction Inc. at 605-3422379 with any questions regarding this RFP or send an email to jneisner@scullconst.com, or shattervig@scullconst.com. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts hereof, and to waive any irregularities of any bid. The owner also reserves the right to award the Contract to the lowest responsible bidder for each bid package as may be determined by the owner. 29-30c MNAXLP
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