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Father Thomas Tobin with his Knights of Columbus Priest of the Year award. Fr. Tobin just completed his 60th year as a priest.
Father Thomas Tobin accepts his award for Knights of Columbus Priest of the Year. The award is in its second year.
Father Tobin named 2019 priest of the year Courtesy of the Ekalaka Eagle
Last year, the Montana Knights of Columbus Council instituted a Knights of Columbus Priest of the Year award to be given to a Priest who is a supporter of the KCs, is a leader in the church, and is a true person of charity and a man devoted to his brother knights. In this second year of the award, the Montana Council selected Fr. Thomas Tobin as the 2019 Priest of the Year. Fr. Tobin just completed his 60th year as a priest, with almost all of those years serving the Eastern Diocese of Montana. Matthew Gappa Council #6294 stated they are extremely proud to call Fr. Tobin a brother Knight. About Fr. Tobin Father Tobin was ordained in a small country church in Knock Grafton, Tipperary, Ireland on Sunday, June 14, 1959. Following his ordination in Ireland, Father Tobin came to Montana where he was an assistant at St. Pius X in Billings in September of 1959. Fr. Tobin has served parishes in Billings, Hilger, Livingston, Big Sandy, Baker/Plevna, and Ekalaka. He served more than 38 years in the parishes of Baker, Plevna and Ekalaka. He is currently retired but still says Mass and lives in Ekalaka. From a very young age, Thomas Tobin pledged his loyalty to the Pioneers, the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart. Roman Catholic children reaching Confir-
mation were encouraged to “take the pledge” to foreswear alcohol until age 18 and maintain a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. To this day, Fr. Tobin continues his loyalty to the Pioneers and his dedication to the Sacred Heart. Fr. Tobin joined the Knights in 1959, receiving his 2nd and 3rd degree when he came to Baker in 1977. He later became a 4th Degree member of Msgr. Hennessy Assembly #1865 in Glendive, MT. He has served as Chaplain of Council #6294. Fr. Tobin has been a strong supporter of all Knights of Columbus activities and programs. In particular he has been a strong Pro-Life advocate; from the pulpit, the Right to Life March and in promotion of ProLife activities. When the KC Supreme Council took up the cause of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and the rebuilding of Karamlesh on the Nineveh Plain in Iraq, he pressed the Baker Council to donate to the cause and donated a large sum of his own money to be added to the cause. Fr. Tobin has been active in the instruction of youth. He has taught classes and guided all in the instruction of youth. When the opportunity arose, he purchased some land where the abandoned Catholic Church sat in Ismay (Joe), Montana. Prior to the 4th of July dedication of Ismay as Joe, Montana, he hired the youth of the parish to paint up the abandoned church in Notre Dame blue and gold. Years earlier, he had tak-
en the opportunity to attend classes there and considered it his alma mater in addition to Joe’s. The following year, he erected a beautiful petrified wood Grotto of the Holy Family on the spot. He made many mini-pilgrimages to the site and Parishes hold an annual picnic there. Fr. Tobin made but a few trips home to Ireland but when he did, he returned more Irish that ever. The brogue was thicker for few weeks but he certainly had the congregation’s attention with his freshened Irish wit. After a long stretch in local parishes, he decided to take a long awaited vacation to New York City and flew east in September, 2001. As those terrifying events of 9/11 unfolded, no one heard from him. Five days later, as the parish began to fear the worst, they found that he was there doing what he does. He’d fortunately visited the Twin Towers the day before and spent the following days praying, ministering and, of course, making life-long friends. He was fine and there was no need to call home. Well known in the community for his chipper Irish personality, he is known by many out of the church community as well. He’s always willing to stop and chat. He talks of the folks in Baker, Plevna and Ekalaka as all being his parishioners. In fact, when he celebrates Mass in Baker it is not uncommon to have a few non-Catholics sit through to see him. The golf
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FMC brings in a new Occupational Therapist By Shannon Johnson
Fallon Medical Complex is welcoming a new Occupational Therapist to their Rehab Department. “A lot of people say that Occupational Therapy is the profession to help people become more independent by giving them tools and equipment to do tasks in their every day lives,” explains the new team member, MiKenna O’Donnell. O’Donnell is a Baker native. She was born to parents Kim and Vance O’Donnell and raised for her whole childhood in Baker with her two older brothers Payton and Derrick. Before graduating high school in 2013, she was an active member in her school, participating in Student Union, Student Council, FFA, Close Up, and FCCLA. She also
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played basketball her freshman year and competed in Speech and Drama and golf throughout high school as well as being the volleyball manager. After graduating high school, O’Donnell moved to Bismarck to attend college at the University of Mary. She knew right away that she wanted to go into Occupational Therapy after a basketball injury sparked her interest in the field at a young age. “When I was in 8th grade I had to get a shoulder surgery and I participated in rehab with Cynthia Tronstad,” she mentioned. O’Donnell graduated in April of 2018 and continued to finish her clinicals in Bismarck before officially becoming an Occupational Therapist in December of 2018. She moved to Marmarth, ND and
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This weekend come downtown to enjoy the excitement of the growing event that is Baker Crazy Days! There’s bound to be plenty of familiar smiling faces downtown on Friday and Saturday while folks browse through the sales that Chamber retailers are offering. This year on top of the sales, the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament in downtown Baker for kids in 3rd through 12th grade, starting at 9 a.m on Friday, July 26! The 3 on 3 tournament isn’t the only new event. On Saturday there will be a bike parade starting at Mom’s Laundry at 10:30 a.m. Come to downtown Baker this weekend and root on the 3 on 3 teams, see the kids’ decorated bikes and stop in the stores to do some local shopping!
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16th Annual Lights of Life By Shannon Johnson
Sunday, July 28 the Friends of FMC Foundation will hold their 16th annual Lights of Life at 7 p.m. at the Fallon Medical Complex Dining Room. The Friends of FMC Foundation holds this event yearly to celebrate the lives and memories of loved
ones who have passed on. You can give a tax-deductible gift of any amount to the Friends of FMC Foundation and the name of your loved one will be placed on a luminary bag with a candle inside that will be lit during the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to come and listen to the
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began to work at Fallon Medical Complex. “Before I went to college, I was getting told that I should come back here because there wasn’t a full-time,” she acknowledged. “I like the small community and my family is here so then I get to see them too.” O’Donnell is a rancher’s girlfriend, so during her down time she likes to help her boyfriend, Steven, with things like fixing fence, feeding the cattle and horses, calving and branding. When they aren’t busy on the ranch, she can be found spending a lot of her time with her family and friends as well as getting outdoors. “I’m glad that I started here at Fallon Medical Complex,” smiled O’Donnell. “There are a lot of familiar faces.”
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 24, 2009 --
award. . .Sixty-five golfers participated in the Mammo Whammo Golf Tournament. Members of the first place team were Rich Menger, Dale Schweigert, Scott and Brenda Fradenburgh. . .Dodd Brott will celebrate his 90th birthday Aug. 7 in Miles City. . .Molstad family reunion will be held Aug. 7 in Miles City. . .Justin Haar is pictured with a 5 lb., 23 1/2” walleye he caught at South Sandstone. . .“It’s Christmas in July” storewide sale is now in progress at Baker Furniture. . .Dr. Gregory Behm, orthopedic surgeon from Glendive Medical Center, will be at Fallon Medical Complex alternating Wednesdays beginning Aug. 4. . .Annetta Beck celebrated her 89th birthday at the Fallon Medical Complex Nursing Home recently; Anna Wagner celebrated her 95th birthday July 17 at the Nursing Home; Ione Coldwell celebrated her 85th birthday. . .Baker teacher Mary Lou Ryden was among 100 other teachers who took part in a seminar to learn about lignite coal production and use. The seminar was held in Bismarck June 16 - 18.
Travis Toews has recently opened T Financial in Dickinson, ND and is expanding his services to Baker. Toews is the grandson of Lee Stevenson, who first opened Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. . .Harold Miller of Baker hit a hole-in-one July 3. His ball bounced once and disappeared into hole number three. Pastor Rod Kilsdonk and Donovan Lorbiecke were his witnesses. . .High temperature July 19 was 97 degrees; low temperature was 47 degrees July 16. . .City/ County container site is moving to a new location July 29. It will now be one mile south of Baker on Coral Creek Rd. . .Vern Bublitz will celebrate his 90th birthday July 26. . .Highway 7 south of Baker continues with road construction, which the contractor says is right on schedule. . .Kaden Kuntz and Solenn Jacobsen, both of Baker, have qualified in standing long jump for the 2009 National Hershey Track Meet. Kaden and Solenn will receive an all-expense paid trip to Hershey, PA July 29-August 2. Solenn will not be able to attend, so Mason Kuntz will take her place at the National Meet. . .A schedule has been worked out for testing the siren in Baker. There will be three tones and they are described as: Slow Wail, Steady Tone and Fast Wail.
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 27, 1989 --
Nicole Austin and Daniel Husby were winners of the Centennial Dress-Up Contest held during the Crazy Days celebration. . . Merri Buerkle has been promoted to lending officer at the Bank of Baker. She is the first female lending officer at the bank. . .Librarian Bee Burns participated in an intensive Reference Institute in Helena June 19-22. . . Valerie Miller Johnson received a masters of education degree from the University of Houston in Texas. . .Insurance Store, Inc. welcomes Carl H. Hepperle. . .Martha and Sheldon Rediske were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary June 17. . .Isabelle Guezenec of
20 YEARS AGO Friday, July 23, 1999 --
Jerrid Geving won the 4-H horse judging held at the Fallon County Fairgrounds May 26. This qualified him to compete at 4-H Congress in Bozeman July 13-16. Jerrid’s horse judging team consisted of himself, Becky Steen, Lacey Whitney and Shannon Hill. Jerrid topped all 36 competitors to receive the number one individual
Rennes, France is spending her summer vacation here with Dan and Doris Thielen and Mike. . .First ever Class B Big Sky All-Star Football Game was held at Daylis Stadium in Billings. The SouthEast team took the lead with a pass from quarterback Greg Breitbach to Baker receiver Rodney Bechtold and never relinquished it. Other Baker players on the team were Dan Hoenke and Justin Hadley. Don Schillinger was coach. Final score was South-East 20 and North-West 11. . .There will be free root beer floats Saturday at Reynolds from 1-4 p.m.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 26, 1979--
A tornado hit the Ben Bondell ranch at 6 p.m. Sunday and left damage behind. . .There were at least five fires started Sunday during the terrific electrical storm. . . Stormi Dahl, ten year old daughter of Mel and Becky Dahl of Camp Crook, returned to her home last Sunday after spending nearly two months with the Camarillos of Clements, CA. . .The Wesleyan Church announces the appointment of Rev. Tom McNaney as their new pastor. . .Orvel Nels Mikkelson, 79 years old, former Baker ranch hand, died Tuesday. . .Garnee Erickson was among the graduates of the capping and graduation ceremonies for the 1979 licensed practical nurse class at Dickinson State College July 20.
50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 24, 1969 --
Fallon County will start a food stamp program this fall. The county commissioners are planning the program on the recommendation of the welfare officers in hopes of improving the diet of welfare clients. . .The Tonquin School building between Baker and Plevna has been made into a modern looking cottage at the back of the Robert Corbitt lot. . .It was announced by Jack Lawler and Carl Hepperle, Park Board members, that the summer recreation program will last almost as
long as had been anticipated. The pool will be open until August 24. . .JoAnn Castle and Myron Floren of the Lawrence Welk show will be the featured performers of the Fallon County Fair. . .Those attending Camp Maiden for Girl Scouts were Joy Verhulst, LaRae Bechtold, Mary Alice Myhre, Robin Keirle, Patricia McGonigal, Rita Mueller, Lorrie Keirle and Robin Bechtold.
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 23, 1959--
The last rites for a prominent Baker rancher, Fred Pinnow, were held Tuesday. . .Fair time is fast approaching with crews getting ready. Night show performances will feature the Adorables, two lovely musical girls, and a rolly polly tumbling act. . .The Baker Jaycees will stage a street dance Saturday night, July 25, as a city park benefit to carry on further plans in beautifying the park which was started some two years ago. . .Don W. Bowley of the engineering firm Veigel & Bowley submitted an estimate of $285,000 for curb and gutter and incidental concrete work for the City of Baker on its proposed curb and gutter project.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 28, 1949 --
Fallon County premium book, which you have just received, is your first reminder of the Fallon County Fair which will be held here the latter part of August. . .John Madler lost 150 acres of his best grass Saturday by fire and only the vigorous work of neighbors and the Baker Fire Department saved crops in that vicinity from going up in smoke. . .The rain Wednesday afternoon was a 50-50 event. Farmers whose crops were already gone said they would just as soon not have had the rain as it interfered with putting up the little hay and forage crop they did have. Others were pleased as it meant help to the corn. Fifty to 70 percent of loss of grain crops was reported by many farmers.
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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 27, 1939 --
The S. J. Groves Construction Co. started Wednesday with the oiling of the Baker-Plevna highway. This handicaps traffic for the time being but when the oiling is completed it means a blacktop road from one end of the state to the other. . .Theo Braun and Chas. Christenson hauled the first wheat of the season to Baker Tuesday, reports V. A. Steiber, manager of the O’Laughlin Elevator. It was winter wheat of first grade quality and tested 61 pounds to the bushel. . .Baker delegation to Camp Mimangish included Ellen Young - vice president of the Montana Pilgrims Fellowship, William Ferguson, Alan Schendel, Denzil Young and Viola Chesnover.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 25, 1929 --
Members of the recently formed Southeastern Montana Woolgrowers Association sold their pool aggregating about 166,000 pounds to Draper & Co. of Boston last Friday afternoon at 32 1/2 cents per pound. . .As a result of a fall when operating the grader in the north end of the county last Thursday afternoon, J. J. Howard sustained two fractured ribs and a severely bruised side. . .Baker, with a total precipitation of 6.24 inches, led the state in rainfall, while Ekalaka followed with 5.98 inches. . .Heart attack rather than drowning was pronounced by
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the two attending physicians as the cause of death of Joseph F. Swanbro, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Swanbro of Carlyle, whose lifeless form was taken from Beaver Creek early Sunday evening. . .With the arrival in the city of J. C. Reynolds, Red Cross swimming and lifesaving instructor, Baker has practically moved down to the shores of the lake.
Blood drive results
By Ella Arnell
The Vitalant Blood drive was held on Wednesday, July 17. The goal was met with 45 units of blood donated. Saving lives is easier and faster when a Fast Track Health History questionnaire is completed by you on the day of your donation. It will save 20 minutes when you use the Fast Track. Go to www.inbcsaves.org to complete this form. The refreshments were furnished by the Hospital Helpers and the Bank of Baker. The next scheduled blood drive will be Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 12 - 6:30 p.m.
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Lance is an architect for the State of Colorado, his wife Jackie is a nurse. They have a daughter (Selma) going to college in Laramie, WY and a son Lane a senior in High School
Baker graduate restores Colorado’s Capitol Building Lance Shepherd, a 1976 Baker High School graduate, has found himself working for the State of Colorado as the Capitol Complex Architects Manager. Lance lives in Colorado with his wife Jackie and his son Lane. They also have a daughter, Selma, who currently attends college in Laramie, Wyoming Lance graduated from Montana State University in 1985 with a master’s degree in architecture, a career that his love for historical architecture led him to pursue. Before working for the State government in Colorado he worked in the casino industry. The Colorado State Capitol building was one of Colorado’s most endangered historic buildings according to the Colorado Preservation Inc. Some of the projects that Lance has been involved in to restore and preserve
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over the past two years were the restoration of the old Supreme Court chambers, restoration of the House committee rooms, restoration of the roof, gutters, skylights, and chimney caps, and phases one through three of the restoration of the stone and windows. Lance and his team have numerous upcoming projects over the next decade. They will be working on re-plumbing and upgrading usable space in the sub-basement, interior dome repainting, rehabilitating the governor’s office, and master planning with the Legislature for expansion of office space, HVAC, and electrical systems, and communication cabling. Lance is the son of Ron and Ramona Shepherd of Baker, MT.
Joining all the other troops for their afternoon excursion are Superior Care Villa residents Arlene Gatzke and Dude Veroye.
DSU graduates More than 235 students from across the globe graduated from Dickinson State University in the 2018-2019 academic year, including the 2018 and 2019 summer semesters. This number includes the 156 baccalaureate and 37 associate degrees that
were awarded at the University’s 99th annual spring commencement ceremony May 11, 2019. Area graduates were Travis Koenig, Seth Barkley, Jeffrey Fisher, Paitton Herbst and Jerilyn Wiseman, all from Baker.
On their adventure, the Superior Care Villa bus made a “pit stop” at Carolyn Hadley’s where all of the residents “fueled up” with a refreshing drink and homemade sweet treat. Pictured standing is Superior Care Villa resident Kathy The North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, Householder; sitting is Superior Care Villa N.D., awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to Wahpe- resident Ruth Deviney with her daughter ton, Fargo, N.D., and online spring 2019 graduates. Carolyn.
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Family would like to invite everyone to Thee Garage following services for dinner to celebrate Kalli’s life. If you wish, please send regards or memorials in her name to:
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Superior Care Villa resident Harold Pratt was the co-pilot and tour guide. Harold grew up on a farm about a mile north of the Hadley place where his father homesteaded in 1902.
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Superior Care Villa residents ventured out for another road trip in the Superior Care Villa bus. They took a drive down Cap Rock and Cabin Creek roads. Pictured in the back row: Superior Care Villa residents Laura Bruha and Jerry Neary; middle row: Superior Care Villa volunteer Judy Hufford and Superior Care Villa resident Alice Abrams; front row: Superior Care Villa residents Hilda Sieler and Betty Kusler.
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course is a likely place to find him with his friends or out at a local dam or lake with a fishing pole. His adventures as a youngster on the hurling fields are also a joy for him to talk about. He’s always taken pleasure in the outdoors and long drives in the country. It was common to find him returning from a six to eight mile walk or run many afternoons a week, fair weather or not. He drives out to Medicine Rocks north of Ekalaka to enjoy the sandstone formations and evergreens as often as he can. As the Chaplain of the Council, he monthly gave a talk for the Good of the Order, emphasizing the importance that the council needed to be the spiritual leader as well as a physical caretaker of the parish. Distribution of communion and all the sacraments are something he truly lives for. As for Fr. Tobin, he would say his devotion to his
Cards Pinochle was played Sunday at The Center. For the second week in a row Doris Geving took top honors in pinochle. Other winners were Vina Varner and Alice Kay Schweigert. Marge Schmitt had the most double pinochles. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at The Center.
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Tick Season: Prevention is worth a pound of cure (StatePoint) Summer is here, and nature beckons. The benefits of spending time outside - from an increase in vitamin D levels to the healing powers of nature are common knowledge, and outdoor activities are widely encouraged by various health organizations. But while you’re out and about enjoying fresh air, don’t forget to take precautions against the possibility of being bitten by a tick. Ticks are tiny arthropods that live by feeding on the blood of other animals and people. They often transmit a variety of complicated infections that, if untreated, can lead to dire consequences. But you don’t have to let these tiny creatures get in the way of your enjoyment of nature. Just make sure to follow few simple rules before and after your outing: •Treat clothing and gear with products containing permethrin, and your body with
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
•Gus Marvin Cumber, Baker, operating or passenger on MC/Quad without helmet under 18 YOA, bond forfeited $40, ticket issued 7/10/19. •Sean Patrick Holliday, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 7/2/19. •Charles M. McKenzie, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 90/70, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 7/6/19. •Nicole Princess Espino Pastones, Glendive, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/6/19.
•Jeremy D. Rost, Baker, partner fam mem assault, causing reasonable apprehen of body injury in part/fam mem, 1st offense, $1,085 fine with $225 credit for three days jail served prior to sentencing, 365 days jail with 364 days suspended on conditions for one year (7/18/20), one day credit for time served prior to sentencing, 40 hours Anger Management, enroll by 8/1/19 and complete by 4/19/20, ticket issued 6/25/19. •Tanner Bryce Sells, Chandler, OK, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 7/1/19. •Justin M. Turner, Berryville, AR, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 88/70, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 7/7/19.
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 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
EPA-registered insect repellent. •Cover up if you will be spending time in bushy or wooded areas or wandering through fields of tall grass.
Wear long sleeves and tuck your long pants into your socks -- while this look would be frowned upon by the fashion-conscious, it may, literally, save your life!
•Once home, check your clothes and body for ticks, and don’t forget some of the not-so-obvious places, like your scalp, belly button and underarms.
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
Haloacetic acids HAAs
N
Highes Level Detected
Unit Measurement
MCLG
MCL
Likely Source of Contamination
Inorganic Contaminants 0.03
ppm
10
10
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
60
By-product of drinking water chlorination
Disinfection By-products Contaminants 2018
0.9
ppb
0
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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Regent Realty
20 Jockey Hollow Ln • Baker, MT - $334,500
Gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 bath home on 29.63 Acres with a private well located between Baker and Plevna. Landscaped yard with sod grass, sprinkler system, walkways, flower beds, large sand kids play area and established garden area. Beautiful kitchen cabinets, a pantry, and a bar between the kitchen and dining room. Living room has large windows to watch the rolling pastures and sunsets.Dining room has access to a gorgeous redwood deck with a pergola through sliding glass doors. 2 master suites complete with a spacious bathroom with a shower and walk in closet. Attached unfinished 2 car garage with a added family room in the loft.
Leanne Breihahn Cota, PA-C
Primary Care Provider now making limited medical house and urgent care calls in and around Fallon County For an appointment call:
406-778-7750 or 406-978-7750
701 Colorado Ave - Baker, MT - $190,000
This is a unique 4 bedroom 2 bath house with a 2 car detached garage. It is a gorgeous corner lot with well established trees and lawn! The kitchen and living room have an open feel to them and the bedrooms are all very large. There is plenty of storage with a partial basement below.
Anita Bailey
Real Estate Agent
406-240-3942
regentrealtymt.net
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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, 5-7 p.m., downtown Baker (lot next to coffee shop). 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, Red River Inn. Aug. 3 - Lakeview Ladies Open, 10 a.m., Lakeview Country Club. Aug. 4 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Aug. 5 - Overeaters
Church
AMERICAN LUTHERAN, Baker Scott Kiehn, Pastor Sunday
10 a.m. - Worship service Sr. High Youth - call for schedule Monday Noon - Sr. High Lunches (twice a month) 3:30 p.m. - Youth Loft on Confirmation Day 4:30 p.m. - Confirmation - (call for schedule) 3:30 p.m. - Faith Weavers (twice a month) (call for schedule) Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Youth & Family Worship w/Communion
ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Baker Pastor Rod Kilsdonk Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Group - Youth Center
BAKER COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Sherwood McKay
United Church of Christ Monday 4:15 p.m. - Singing at Nursing Home (2nd & 4th Mon.) Thursday 4:15 p.m. - Singing at Superior Villa (2nd & 4th Thurs.) Thursday 6-8 p.m. - Community Dinner Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Church Service
CHANGED FOR LIFE, Baker Toby Arnold, Pastor
Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship service at Baker Senior Citizen Center
EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FREE, Plevna Abel Threeton, Interim Pastor Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday school 11 a.m. - Worship 6 p.m. - Bible Study
FIRST BAPTIST, Baker Levi Durfey, Pastor
Wednesday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Adult Bible Study Youth Group (ages 12+) Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service and Radio Broadcast 1:30 p.m. - Afternoon Service
FIRST BAPTIST, Plevna Josh McLachlan, Pastor
Wednesday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible study 6:30 p.m. - Awanas Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday school 10:45 a.m. - Worship
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Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Aug. 6 - Products of the Prairie Summer Markets. Aug. 7 - City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom. •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.
Directory
ISMAY COMMUNITY, Ismay
Mid-September - Winter 10 a.m. - Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship
LAKEVIEW BAPTIST, Baker Mike Davis, Pastor Sunday
10 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. - Awana Clubs Wednesday 7 p.m. - Awana Clubs (age 3 - grade 6)
MARMARTH BIBLE CHURCH Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service
MEDICINE ROCKS CHURCH, Baker Sunday 9 a.m. - Pastor Coffee Time Jim Biswell, 10 a.m.a.m. - Worship Sunday 10:30 - CoffeeService Times June 2 - August 25 11 a.m. - Worship Service Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Youth Group
PEACE LUTHERAN, Plevna Scott Kiehn, Pastor Sunday
11:30 a.m. - Worship Service 1st Sunday - Cowboy Church 3:30 p.m. - Confirmation (ALC/PLC at American) (Call for schedule)
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC, Plevna Father Philip Chinnappan Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Mass (Except First Sunday)
ST. ELIZABETH, Ekalaka Scott Kiehn, Pastor
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Worship Service 5 p.m. - 1st Sunday - Cowboy Church with potluck 3:30 p.m. - Faith Weaver Friends (1st & 3rd Wed.) (Call for schedule) 5 p.m. - Confirmation (call for schedule)
ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC, Baker Father Philip Chinnappan
Saturday 5 p.m. - Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Mass Wednesday CCD: 3:30 p.m. - Grades 1 - 6 6:00 p.m. - Grades 7 -12
ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC, Ekalaka Father Philip Chinnappan Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Mass Wednesday CCD: 3:30 p.m.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC, Marmarth Saturday 6 p.m. - Mass
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Sweet clover in full bloom as far as the eye can see. Photo taken north of Baker, MT.
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The staff at Runnings was busy building a tank out of buckets for their upcoming event.
Spring Creek Supply Mike and Cindy Stark: (406) 588-3861 Shaylyn Huelle: (307) 460-8279
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Highly concentrated tubs that last 3x longer than other brands! Comes with a complete mineral, vitamin, and digestion pack Uses indirect supplementation technology so you get more out of your own forage! Contact us for pricing.
Now offering cattle consulting services from Salty Heifer Cattle consulting. Coming soon: White c-fine salt! Its haying season so ask us about our net wrap and hay for sale!
Fallon County Times Business Directory 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
If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and Fallon County Times confidential help 115 S. Main 24 hours a day.
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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CALL 1-800-472-2218 CLICK WWW.BOWMANSALES.net OR STOP IN AT: 12 S. MAIN ST IN BOWMAN!
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AFTER HOURS: Josh Lindstrom 701-523-6503 | Melissa Lindstrom 701-206-0167 | Wayne Bergquist 701-523-6502
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July 26, 2019
The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344
HELP WANTED
LIVESTOCK FOR SALE
The Fair is coming soon!
Join our team & make this our best Fair Yet! Fallon County is accepting applications for temporary workers to assist in the presentation of the Fallon County Fair from August 14-18, 2019.
Positions include:
ticket sales, ticket takers, clerks, superintendents and superintendent helpers.
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.
REAL ESTATE
U.S. Mail Contractor seeking dependable individual with clean driving record working 7 hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday delivering rural box mail from Baker to the outside area. Must have a reliable vehicle. Earn $767 per week.
Call BoB HerBst 406-978-2233
N or t h wes t Re al Es t at e
For more details phone 740-942-1067
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 Deere 855 Tractor with loader attached •5 foot mower yellow for tractor •5 foot John Deere mower, goes behind the tractor •8 foot sickle mower John Deere 350 •6 foot 3 point Blade John Deere •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 $60/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
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-35p
Fallon Medical Complex Employment Opportunities
• Nursing services is looking for RN, LPN, and CNA positions. Please contact Sue Lunde with questions at 406-778-5185. •Full-time Staff Coordinator/LTC Assistant. Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5185.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: Plevna Schools is seeking substitutes for all following positions: Teacher, Cook, Maintenance and Bus Drivers. If you are interested please call the school at 406772-5666. 28-31 __________________________ HELP WANTED: After School Program Assistant - After school until 5:30 p.m. - each school day. A complete job description and applications are available at the Recreation Department Office at 10 West Fallon or call 406-7783152. Position will remain open until filled. 30-31c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Part-time/ Seasonal Group Fitness Instructor - Morning and/or evening during the school year. Current certification is a plus, but are willing to train. A complete job description and applications are available at Fallon County Recreation Department at 10 West Fallon or call 406-778-3152. Position will remain open until filled. 30-31c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Program Technician Position - The Farm Service Agency office located in Ekalaka, MT is accepting applications for a Full-Time Permanent Program Technician position. Major responsibilities for this position are: •Carrying out office activities and functions pertaining to one or more of the program areas administered in the county. •Interpreting and explaining procedures, program regulations and forms to producers and other agency personnel. •Utilizing various web-based software applications to maintain producer data and processing automated forms. •Using a high degree of initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assigned tasks and resolving problems encountered. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/539295400 A copy of the vacancy announcement can also be obtained from the Carter County FSA Office, 308 S. Mormon Ave., Ekalaka, MT 406-775-6355. Questions may be directed to robin. markuson@mt.usda.gov. Applications must be received by Aug. 5, 2019 through usajobs. gov. 30-31c __________________________ HELP WANTED: U.S. Mail Contractor seeking dependable individual with clean driving record working seven hours on Monday, Wednesday and Fri day delivering rural box mail from Baker to the outside area. Must have a reliable vehicle. Earn $767 per week. For more details phone 740-942-1067. 30-31p
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
LEGALS
Farm/Ranch Help Wanted
Located between Baker and Ekalaka, MT. Work will consist of 70% farm and 30% ranch work. Full-time foreman position(s) for those with 5 years of experience, able to operate an air seeder & sprayer a must. Base equivalent pay over $20/hr, includes modern 5 bedrooom home, option to run cows along w/many misc benefits. Part-time positions w/transportation reimbursed also available, wage dependent on age & experience.
Call or text 406-975-6236
CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: We want to thank everyone for making our anniversary party one to remember. Our family for all their work, Jeanne for the delicious cake, CowBelles for the flowers, friends for the gifts, cards and hugs. You all made it a wonderful day to remember. God bless us all. Llewell and Betty 30p
NOTICE 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
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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 __________________________ 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 __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE Low Income Assistance Available to Mid-Rivers Phone & Internet Customers Mid-Rivers Communications offers Lifeline low-income assistance to qualifying subscribers with discounts of $9.25 per month on phone, Internet, or bundled services. Larger discounts are available to qualifying customers on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount per qualifying household. Eligibility standards for these assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Lifeline discounts for stand-alone phone service are scheduled to be phased out by the FCC beginning Dec. 1, 2019. Please contact your nearest Mid-Rivers office, call us at 1-800-452-2288, or visit www. midrivers.com/low-income-assistance.html for more informa tion. 30c MNAXLP _______________________ LEGAL NOTICE In compliance with Montana and North Dakota Public Service regulations, Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. herein provides notice that it provides local telephone and broadband Internet access services in the Baker, Carlyle, East Carlyle ND, and Plevna telephone exchanges in Montana and North Dakota. Local telephone is offered in these areas for the rate of $25.00 per month for residential service and $35.50 per month for business service. Internet access rates start at a range of rates from $19.95 to $44.95 per month. Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. complies with Federal and Montana and North Dakota regulations related to the provision of telephone and broadband Internet access services to low-income subscribers. Discounts of $9.25 per month are available to qualifying Lifeline telephone and Internet subscribers. For further information, please call Mid-Rivers toll free at 1-800-452-2288. 30c MNAXLP _______________________ FINAL BUDGET MEETING Baker Public School District #12 Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019 6 p.m. The Trustees of Baker Public School District # 12, Baker, MT will meet for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget for the 2019-20 school year. The meeting will be held in the boardroom at the High School and may continue from day to day until the final adoption of the district’s budget. Any taxpayer in the district may attend this meeting and be heard for or against any part of the final budget. Jennifer Mettler District Clerk Baker Public School, District # 12 Baker, MT, 59313 30c MNAXLP __________________________ STATE OF MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION BILLINGS, MONTANA Aug. 14 & 15, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (CONSERVATION AND PREVENTION (OF WASTE OF OIL AND GAS The Board of Oil and Gas Conservation of the State of Montana will hold its business meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the hearing room at its office at 2535 St. Johns Avenue in Billings, MT. The agenda for that meeting is as follows: 1. Call to order 2. Approval of minutes of June 12, 2019, business meeting 3. Public comment on agenda
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and non-agenda items 4. Financial report 5. Plugging and reclamation program update 6. Bond summary & incident report 7. Docket summary 8. Gas flaring exceptions 9. Inactive well review 10. Staff reports 11. Other business The Board will conduct public hearings pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 82 of the Montana Code Annotated on the matters described below at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in the hearing room at its office at 2535 St. Johns Avenue in Billings, MT. Interested persons have the opportunity to be heard for each docket. For more information or to request accommodation for a disability, please contact Erin Ricci at 406-444-6731 or Jennifer Breton at 406-656-0040, as soon as possible before the scheduled hearing. Docket 70-2019 APPLICANT: DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC - FALLON
COUNTY, MONTANA Upon the application of Denbury Onshore, LLC to create an overlapping temporary spacing unit comprised of the S½NE¼, E½SW¼, SW¼SW¼, SE¼ of Section 8, SW¼NW¼, SW¼ of Section 9, N½NE¼, SW¼NE¼, NW¼ of Section 17, T10NR58E, Fallon County, Montana, to drill a dual lateral Madison Group well anywhere within said spacing unit but not closer than 660’ setback to the exterior boundaries thereof. BOARD OF OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION Erin Ricci Administrative Assistant 30c MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE Persons listed below have thirty (30) days to respond to this notice from issue date pertaining to Gas City Storage Units. Carri Hudson Gas City Rental LLC P.O. Box 241 Glendive, Mont., 59330 406-939-0123 30-31c MNAXLP __________________________
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Your Chamber of Commerce...at work for the betterment of our hometown! Upcoming Community Events: August 14-18 - Fallon County Fair August 21 - Plevna School Star ts August 22 - Baker School Star ts Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~~~
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Welcome to the Fallon County Fair August 14 - 18 Prime Rib Sandwiches OK Olson Aug. 15 Rock Jocks Aug. 16 & 17 Orders To Go 778-2001 • Baker, MT
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