VOLUME 99
ISSUE 31
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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New officer joins Baker Police Department By Lori Kesinger The newest member of the Baker Police Department is a Montana native excited to be here and ready to get involved with the community. Officer Cameron Farrell is a March 2015 Montana Law Enforcement Academy graduate. Prior to, he served with the Lewistown Police Department for a year. Farrell graduated from Montana State University-Bozeman with a bachelor’s degree in health and human development. Farrell said he grew up in Great Falls and always wanted to attend MSU and become a police officer. With some family members already in Baker,
it was an easy decision to apply for the position. He also served an internship with the Baker Police Department last summer. “I really like the area and the community. I don’t think you’re going to find a more supportive or nicer group of people,” Farrell said. “You don’t necessarily find that in other places.” Farrell filled a vacant position created when Officer Paul Sutter left earlier this summer. The Baker Police Department is currently comprised of Police Chief Mike Reddick and four police officers. “I think the overall perception of what the department does here is pretty positive, and I hope to continue that,” Farrell said.
Teens “Paint the State” for Montana Meth Project
STRONG WINDS Gusty winds tore down some branches around the city of Baker. An exceptional cold front brought the extremely windy conditions to Fallon County July 27 and 28. The high temperature July 28 was 71 degrees compared to July 26 at 99 degrees. The National Weather Service forecasters said, “This pattern should not happen in July.” Sustained winds around 45 mph were reported in Baker with gusts as high as 60 mph July 28. Weather conditions were expected to return to normal as the front moved out of the area.
Municipal write-in candidates must follow MT code to a tee Residents considering being a write-in candidate on the ballot in November for City of Baker Alderman Ward 1 or Ward 2 and Town of Plevna Councilman must follow the Montana Code Annotated. City of Baker and Town of Plevna will have a General Mail Ballot Election November 3, 2015. Montana Code stipulations for a write-in candidate include: • A person is not eligible for the office of city council member unless the person is a resident for at least 60 days preceding the election to office of the ward electing the person or of an area that has been annexed by the city or town and placed in the ward. • Write-in candidates must file no later than 26 days before a mail ballot election MCA 13-10-211(3) (October 8, 2015 City of Baker or Town of Plevna Mail Ballot Elections). • If a Write-In Candidate has filed a Declaration of Intent for a
particular election, their name WILL NOT appear on the ballot. • For a Write-In vote to count, the box must be checked/marked and that candidate’s name must be written in on the ballot. In addition, the name written in on the ballot must match the name(s) provided to the Election Administrator on the Declaration of Intent. • Write-In Candidates must provide voters with stickers to be placed on the ballot. They should also instruct the voters that the box MUST be checked/marked for the vote to count. • If a Write-In Candidate files for an office no other names will be counted if they are written in, only the declared Write-In Candidate vote(s) will be counted for that particular race. Individuals interested in being a write-in candidate should contact the Election Administrator’s Office at 406-778-7106 for further requirements.
By Lori Kesinger Dramatic images depicting the hard-hitting facts of meth use have seemingly cropped up out of nowhere in Fallon County. These artistic venues are giving a voice to the sponsoring organization’s powerful message, “Meth: Not Even Once”. The Montana Meth Project is a continuing large scale prevention program aired at teens to warn them of the risks of meth use. Realistic, often graphic, messages are communicated through media campaigns. Since the program began in Montana in 2005, teen meth use has declined 63 percent. Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive drug that dramatically affects many areas of the central nervous system. It can easily be made in illegal, covert labs from relatively inexpensive over-thecounter ingredients and can be purchased at a relatively low cost. These factors make methamphetamine a drug widely abused. Methamphetamine abuse leads to devastating medical, psychological, and social consequences. Adverse health effects include memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, heart damage, malnutrition, and severe dental problems. Methamphetamine acts by increasing the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain, which leads to feelings of euphoria followed by a “crash” that often leads to increased use of the drug. The State of Montana ranks among the top ten states nationally in per capita treatment admissions for methamphetamine. The social and human costs are staggering. • 53% of children in foster care are there due to meth. Cost to the state: $12 million a year. • 50% of adults in prison are there due to meth related crime. Cost to the state: $60 million a year. • 20% of adults in treatment are there for meth addiction. Cost to the state: $6 million a year. According to the Montana Meth website, the Paint the State project was formed to reduce meth use in the state by arming people with the facts about meth. The message “Not Even Once” speaks to how highly addictive meth is. With Paint the State, teens are given the opportunity to take that message, and through their original artwork, get the word out about meth. Paint the State is building on the success of the 2006 and 2010 contests when teens all over Montana created more than 1,000 works of art. Teens age 12 and older could enter the competition this year as individuals or in teams up to four to support the cause and a chance to win up to $10,000. The three categories include video, outdoor/sculpture and artwork/photography, clearly visible to the general public from July 16 to September 15. A $7,500 Celebrity Artists Award will be given in each category. There will be a $2,500 People’s Choice also awarded in each category. Public voting begins August 1 through September 15. Winners will be announced September 18. Visit montanameth.org for more information and the Montana Meth Project Facebook page to support local teens during the public voting period.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, August 5, 2005 -Temperature was 102 degrees July 29-Aug. 1. . . A benefit supper and bowling tournament will be held Aug. 6 for Mark Lewis. . . Congress finally passed a new multi-billion dollar highway construction bill July 29 which will bring more than $2.3 billion to Montana or about $355 million a year for the next six years. . . Pink Ladies Irene Rustad, Leona Schafer and Echoe Bechtold are pictured with the newly purchased sleeper chair for Fallon Medical Complex. . . June 25, a Jim Stanton Memorial Golf Tournament was held in Baker to raise money for a scholarship fund. Sixty-six golfers teed off that morning. Five local scholarships of $400 each were awarded from the fund this year. . . Steven Hurley was the lucky winner of the drawing for a mini chopper given away at Precision Parts & Supply. . . Laura Beach, a senior at Baker High School, has verbally committed to play basketball at MSU-Billings. She is a 6’2” post who is a three year letterman for the Baker Lady Spartans. Laura is the daughter of John and Pam Beach. . . According to Dave Wiseman, the Department of Transportation will be offering something new at its educational booth at the Fallon County Fair. Personnel will prepare identification packets for children. Whenever an amber alert goes out, it comes in to the State Dept. of Transportation computers. The packets will have the fingerprints of the child, a few hairs for DNA testing and the child’s picture. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, August 4, 1995 -Employees of Lawler Drug were the winners of the second annual Fallon County Times Crazy Days Costume Traveling Trophy. Pictured are Kathy Leischner - Pocahontas, Mary Ann Gamrath - gift, Gerry Gamrath - bunny, Wanda Tamke - Dreamsicle, and Judy Hufford - Maxine. . . The newest member of the Fallon Medical Complex team is Robin Crowley-Mize, PA-C. . Leona Scoles celebrated her 95th birthday July 22 at the Boyes Community Hall. . . Sunday’s 104 degree heat wilted many gardens and the evening wind blew down more trees. Year to date moisture is 10.61 inches. . . Hunters can win a one year subscription to the Fallon County Times by bringing in your favorite hunting story and/or photographs by Aug. 11. . . Video Tyme employee, Brandi Ranum, and her dog Cole were dressed as clowns on Crazy Days. Video Tyme challenged customers to guess the number of dots on Brandi’s costume. Dawnette Christensen was the winner with her guess of 2,136. there were
2,107 dots. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 1, 1985It finally rained! Reports from Miles City say they have received in excess of three inches. Ismay farmers have gauged more than two inches, and Baker city people are reporting about one inch. . . Lightning is believed to be the cause of two fires that broke out in Carter County over the weekend. Over 3,000 acres were burned and two people injured before the fires were finally brought under control. “Whitey” Jardee and his daughter Penny were both injured during the blaze. Burns covered 57.5 percent of Whitey’s body and he was flown to the Burn Center in Salt Lake City. . . A farming accident took the life of Arnie Erickson, 30, of Baker last Friday morning. . . Melvin “Red’ Hufford, 65, died July 24. . . A number of relatives and friends gathered at the Wyrick ranch June 29 to help Sarah and Harold celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 31, 1975 -Gilbert Gregerson, in charge of the maintenance at the Fallon County Fairgrounds, is pictured looking over the new fence encircling the race track. . . . The Women’s Invitational Golf and Bridge Tournament held July 23 saw Sadie Lindell of Glendive taking first; Marge Nelson, second; longest putt - Barcia Samsel; shortest drive - Liz Teague; longest drive - Donnetta Schaefer; most putts - Martha Rediske; least putts - Ariel McClain; closest to hole Donnetta Schaefer. Winning in the bridge tournament was Barb Overton - high, Grace Lawler - average, and Millie Rindy - low. Traveling went to Grace Lawler. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 22, 1965-Fallon Post No. 35 of the American Legion presented an Award of Merit plaque to radio station KFLN on their one year anniversary date July 14 for their effort and help during the severe blizzard in December of 1964. . . Don McPherson, Mrs. Francis LaCross and Mrs. Margaret Jensen went to Helena July 13 where they met with the state board of medical examiners to explain to the members the need for medical doctors in our area. . . Mrs. Robert Schell and Mrs. Richard Pinnow are pictured wearing barrels as a crazy costume for Crazy Days.
sewer charge on each trailer. After a discussion, an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 150 was adopted by the Council and approved by the mayor. . . Sheriff Leo Steffes returned Thursday from Leavenworth, Kan., with Dr. Irving King, released to him by prison officials for questioning in the two year old Ekland murder. Steffes stated that King, who was serving a sentence in Leavenworth for income tax evasion, has been under suspicion for several months by county attorney Gene Huntley. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 26, 1945 -Sgt. Thomas L. Beck, son of Mrs. Susie Beck, arrived home Thursday after spending 33 months in Europe. . . The Rural Electrification Administration at St. Louis, Mo., has allocated $430,000 for the construction of electric lines to serve the areas of Wibaux, Beach, Golva, Carlyle, and Ollie. It will serve approximately 700 homes. . . Headlines of the Times read: Canning sugar must be applied for by Aug. 4; No lumber permits needed for repairs; Labor on move can get tires; No more rationing on new 1942 cars; Men and boys to get more work clothing: “Where’s the meat?” 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 1, 1935The familiar face of G.F. Moshier is missing from the post office today and that of R.E. Morris has taken his place. . . Harley Gapen of Terry has signed up as master mechanic of Burns Garage, replacing Chet Wallin of Jamestown. . . B.B. Gross of Belltower came to Baker Monday with the first load of wheat from this year’s yield. The wheat ran from eight to ten bushel to the acre. . . Ben Owens and Walter Sherman today took over a year’s lease on Wildwood Park from the Sawyer Brothers. . . Sizzling weather such as few people in this locality had experienced prevailed last Sunday when the thermometer reached 113 degrees and the wind was a scorching blast.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 30, 1925 -A hail storm, the most damaging that has ever been experienced in Fallon County made its appearance at 7:00 Sunday evening heralded by high wind and dust. The hail cloud, following a southeasterly course, started its ruinous work near Ismay. . . E.D. Bunting bought into the Jacobs Meat Co. with 60 YEARS AGO Fred Jacobs. He comes from Thursday, July 28, 1955 -- Corning, Ia., and is a first class A delegation of those people meat cutter. in Baker who have trailers on their lots met with the City Council and voiced their objections to Ordinance No. 150 723 S. Main which ordinance made provision for the collection of a
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, For those of you that haven’t traveled Lincoln Ave. or Third Street East. It is a challenge to dodge the holes in the avenue and street. They have been there for over a year. Last winter the city sent the Chief of Police to my house to get my horse trailer moved. The law is it cannot sit there for more than 72 hours. How many days, months, and years does it take the city to fix the
streets. It can’t be that they don’t have any material. Take a look - they paved the alley between 5th and 6th Street. We pay our taxes over here, too. It is a disgrace to Baker when people go by the lake and they must try to miss the holes if possible. It guess it is time to plant flowers in the holes so the traffic can go around them. s/Arnold Pinnow
Stanton Memorial Golf Tourney winners The Jim Stanton Memorial Golf tournament was held July 11 with a calcutta held at Lakeview Country Club the evening before. This year 120 golfers participated in the tournament. 2015 recipients of the BHS scholarships this year were Dallas Arnell, Seth Barkley, Kylie Hadley, Tyla Herbst, Karlee Murnion, Jase Rost, Brady Varner and Lauren Wang. Team winners were: 1st A Dustin Schmeling, Devin
that public schools must screen children for special needs? A school district must provide a free evaluation to a child if the parents request that the child be screened for a learning disability or other special need. The law that makes the screenings possible is the Individuals with
Wyrick graduates from NDSCS Duncan Wyrick of Baker graduated from North Dakota College of Science in Wahpeton, ND with an associate of applied science degree in electrical technology. Duncan is the son of Bill and Debbie Wyrick of Baker.
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Notice of City of Baker Council Vacancy The Baker City Council will accept letters of interest from residents in Ward II to fill a vacant city council position. Ward II comprises the area of the City limits North to South, West of and parallel to the alley located adjacent to 1st Street West.The person appointed to fill the vacancy shall hold office until the next general election and until a successor is elected and qualified. Letters will be accepted, prior to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, at the Baker City Office in the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue or may be sent to City of Baker, Attn: Mayor, Clayton Hornung, Box 1512 Baker, MT 59313. For further information you may contact City Clerk Kevin Dukart at 406-778-2692.
Cards Ten people played pinochle July 26 at the Baker Senior Center. There was one table of four players and two tables of three players. Winners were Levi Hlebechuk and Jerry Neary who tied for first, Doris Geving and Mae Bohle. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m.
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- Wanda Bickle On the afternoon of July 22, 2015, Wanda peacefully passed away surrounded by her family. At the time of her passing Wanda was 86 years old. Wanda Louise Atkinson Bickle was born in Ekalaka Dec. 31, 1928. She was the seventh of eight children born to Charles and Hattie (Bergstrom) Atkinson. She grew up on the family homestead near Ekalaka and attended school there. Life as a homesteader in the 1930s was not an easy one. Her dad died in 1935 and her mother raised eight children on her own. Wanda often said that as a child she was never hungry or cold and always felt loved. Her best stories were of either walking or sharing a horse to ride four miles back and forth to school no matter the season. She later moved to Baker where she attended high school. It was there she met Jim Bickle and the two were married Dec. 21, 1945. They moved to the Bickle Ranch south of Plevna where they ranched for nearly 60 years. Wanda was the embodiment of a true Montana ranch wife. Even though the work was hard and the reward wasn’t always high, she loved that ranch and the life they made for themselves there. She was fiercely proud of and devoted to her family. Four children - Peggy, John, Carrie and Heidi, were born to Wanda and Jim and were all raised on the family ranch. Besides helping Jim with all of the ranch work, Wanda loved to cook. Her specialty was big meals for family, friends and those beloved hunters who visited the ranch each fall. She enjoyed and never skimped on the meals she prepared for each year’s branding. She always had a nice garden and harvested the fruits of her labor with major events of open kettle canning. Wanda was a member/officer of the Fallon Creek Cowbelles and a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Plevna. She enjoyed supporting those organizations with her cooking and baking skills. She also began quilting while a member of the church and enjoyed making quilts and blankets for family and friends over the years. Wanda and Jim always loved dancing. As they neared retirement, they began to follow the Old Time Fiddlers group and traveled all around eastern Montana to attend dances with friends. Wanda and Jim moved to Miles City in 2002. Wanda enjoyed being in Miles City and especially being able to spend quality time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She joined a
Bridge club and played once a month. For anyone who knew Wanda, her door was always open; she always had a “bite to eat”. She always had a hug to give and was never shy about telling you, “I love you”. She will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. She was the salt of the earth and a gem of a human being with a heart as wide as the Montana sky. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Hattie Atkinson; her siblings, Alice Jensen, Ollie Sikorski, Grace Norby, Richard Atkinson, Tom Atkinson, Dorothy Speelmon and Chuck Atkinson. Wanda is survived by her husband, Jim Bickle, of Miles City; daughter Peggy (Jim) Hagadone of Plevna, son John (Jan) Bickle of Plevna, daughter Carrie (Sally) Bickle of Walnut Creek, Calif., daughter Heidi (Todd) Yeager of Miles City; sister-in-law, Edna Atkinson, of Glendive. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Mindi Murnion, Micki Hallgren, Scott Hagadone, Kristin Hagadone, Kaylee Yeager, Ashley Yeager and Bailey Yeager. Wanda is survived by six great-grandchildren - Justin, Jake, Karlee, Brooke, Isabella and Addison; and two great-greatgrandchildren - Justice and Kembri. The family wishes to especially thank friends and extended family who so vigilantly visited Mom during the past weeks. She cherished those times. We thank the staff of Friendship Villa for their care of Mom during her short stay with them. We also thank Holy Rosary Hospice for their special care during her last days. It is with sincere gratitude that we thank Dr. Eric Nakakura and the University of California San Francisco hospital staff for their care and compassion for Mom during the summer of 2014. We thank them for the cherished additional time we were given with Mom. Services were held July 29, 2015, at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with interment in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com Memorial donations may be made to the Custer County 4H Livestock Pavilion.
Elizabeth (Betty) Jean O’Donnell Shuck answered the call to receive her angel wings July 26, 2015. Funeral services for Betty will be Friday, July 31, 2015 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman, N.D. with Rev. Father David Morman officiating. The Rite of Committal will follow at Tuttle Cemetery in Rhame. A Rosary and Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at St. Charles Catholic Church. Elizabeth (Betty) Jean O’Donnell Shuck, the daughter of Michael and Esther (Hanratty) O’Donnell was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Baker, Mont. She was the baby of eleven children and attended the O’Donnell country school until eighth grade. Betty often stayed with her sister Rose while she attended Baker High School, where she graduated in 1954. She found the love of her life in Rhame, Robert (Bob) Shuck, and they married in Baker Dec. 9, 1954. They made their home in Rhame and right away they were active stewards of the community. To this union four children were born: Cynthia (Cindy), Lisa, Douglas (Doug), and Sidney (Sid). Managing a household of four children under seven years old, Betty also worked full and part-time at the Dakota Western Bank from 1969 to 1995. She worked at the original Rhame branch and in 1975 she also worked at the “new” Bowman branch. Betty also volunteered helping people with
disabilities and worked at the locker plant in Rhame. Betty was a kind, selfless, beautiful and fun loving woman who touched everyone she met. Her hugs were renowned and she smothered her grandchildren, who she adored, with love and affection. Her favorite pastime was socializing with family and friends, entertaining, traveling, and baking. Betty enjoyed serving her community and supported many through ups and downs. Active most of her life in the Community Club, she served as president and was honored for her work when she received the “Community Support Award”. She also belonged to the Women’s Auxiliary, played cards, bowled, assisted Bob on the farm and in the Standard Oil business, and was always making her famous lemon bread to give away. She would often laugh and say, “I wish I had a dollar for every loaf of lemon bread I made.” There was always an open seat at Betty’s table and she was always the first one to welcome new residents to Rhame. With a basket of home baked goods and a friendly manner she delivered food to the ill, homebound and the bachelors in the community. Bob and Betty traveled extensively and always came home with stories of newfound friends all over the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Anyone who came to the house left as a friend and were invited back. Mom was able to celebrate,
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visit and dance on her final days with those she loved the most at the O’Donnell reunion July 4 surrounded by her husband Bob Shuck, all her family, her brother Herb, and all her nieces, nephews and their families. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Michael 1871-1971 and Esther 1890-1950 O’Donnell; and siblings: Mary Patton 1913-2006, Bob O’Donnell 1914-1994, Howard O’Donnell 1916-1919, Ruth Rustad 1917-1999, Rose Myhre 1919-2010, Ray O’Donnell 1922-1988, Jackie O’Donnell 1923-1927, Francis O’Donnell 1926-1992; and six O’Donnell nieces and nephews. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Bob Shuck; children - Cindy Sanford of Williston, ND and her three children Karmen (Billy) Wahl of Bismarck, ND, Kyle Sanford of Fargo, ND and Megan Sanford of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; daughter Lisa Shuck (Leo Canteri) of Melbourne, Australia, son Doug Shuck of Dickinson, ND and son Sid (Jules) Shuck of Windsor, Colo., and his two sons Rhys Osborn of the University of Colorado, Boulder Colo., and Colby Shuck of Windsor, Colo. She is also survived by her brother, Herb O’Donnell 1931, and her sister Marge Koenig 1928; and 42 O’Donnell nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to: Tuttle Cemetery, 8404 159th Ave. S.W., Rhame, ND 58651.
Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse 60th anniversary celebration for Carl and Gloria Hepperle, 12 - 3 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Baker, Aug. 1. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Aug. 2. Fallon County Ambulance; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Aug. 4. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Aug. 5. Baker Rural Fire Dept.; Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Baker Club, Aug. 6. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Aug. 9.
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202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic
CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site
Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Steve Coxe, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists
SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages
• Fillings • Root Canals • Extractions • Dentures
Practice located in Baker since 1994 Healthy Montana Kids Provider
202 South 4th Street W. Baker, MT 59313 (lower level of Fallon Medical Complex)
(406)778-5150 (800)676-7161 Ext. 231
Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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HRH to host childbirth education class MILES CITY – Holy Rosary Healthcare (HRH) is pleased to offer a free childbirth education class Saturday, August 15. The session will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the HRH conference rooms, and attendees may come to the HRH lobby starting at 8:00 Maddie and Mickey British were visiting at Superior Care Villa. Alice McKay and Vi Baird were enjoying the visit from these two cute a.m. furry friends. Designed for expectant mothers, class topics will include: breastfeeding, stages of labor, breathing and postpartum care. Concerns regarding epidurals and pain relief will be addressed by certified HRH practitioners. The session will feature a tour of the birthing center as well as prizes. Participants are encouraged to pose any questions or concerns. Lunch and snacks will be served. Expectant mothers are advised to wear comfortable clothing and bring a partner for support. To register, please contact Chantel Brooks, RN, or Maternal/Newborn at 406233-2783. For additional information on childbirth education classes offered in 2015, visit www.holyrosaryhealthcare.or Crafters Erna Losing and Helen Jensen, left, and Vi Baird of The Villa are seen putting the finishing touches on their pretty pink peonies g or www.facebook.com/holythey made. rosaryhealthcare.
Your Chamber of Commerce . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown!
Upcoming Community Events
August 19 - 23 - Fallon County Fair August 26 - Baker School Starts August 27 - Plevna School Starts These Businesses Proudly Support The Efforts Of Our Chamber’s Volunteers!
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~~~
August Meeting Thursday, August 6 Baker Club Noon All Chamber members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.
10 oz. Steak and Garlic Lime Shrimp Skewers Come try your luck in our
Casino & Poker Room! Kitchen Open Until Midnight!
Heiser’s Bar & Casino
Come try our 22 oz. bone-in Ribeye & Twice Baked Potato Enjoy the beautiful weather & dine on our patio. Try your skills at a game of cornhole Welcome to the Fallon County Fair August 19-23
Baker’s ONLY Night Life! Where all the best parties happen!
Orders To Go 406-778-2001 Baker, MT
FREE CHECKING NO SERVICE CHARGES NO MINIMUM BALANCE OVERDRAFT FEES AT $10 PER CHECK
61 years of helping people More than $10 million in assets & growing steadily Loans, Savings, & Certificates
Fallon County Federal Credit Union 16 Sewall Avenue • Baker, MT 59313 Phone 406-778-2920 • Fax 406-778-2905
Griffith Excavating, Inc.
Category A & B Bed Licensed Assisted Living Needing an affordable, fun, safe, homelike place to live or for your loved one to live? If you are elderly or disabled this is the place for you! Offering: 24-hour supervision 24-hour RN on-call Warm friendly professional staff Homemade meals 3x/day with fresh baked goods Activities to please all interests Limited to extensive assistance with activities of daily living Opportunities are endless and we are the next best place to home! Providing SUPERIOR Care to our friends and neighbors Call for information regarding available rooms and our extremely competitive rates compared to Long Term Care Facilities. Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 Accepting: Private Pay Long Term Care Insurance Home and Community Based Service Clients (Medicaid Waiver)
• Scorio and Gravel • Drilling Sites • Roads • Reclaims P.O. Box 1193 Baker, MT 59313 Office: 406-778-3401 Fax: 406-778-3751
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FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~ Monday
Pork Loin Sandwich w/fries $6.00
AUGUST 3 - 7
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Shrimp w/Fries $6.00
BBQ Beef w/Onion Rings $6.00
Pizza Slice & 2 Breadsticks $5.00
Chicken Burger w/Fries $6.00
Hay Hotline source for producers short on hay With severe and extreme drought expanding throughout the state this growing season, some cuttings of hay and pasture haven’t been as productive as years past. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s Hay Hotline is available to producers as an online tool to connect buyers and sellers of hay and pasture. “We started the Hay Hotline during the droughts that impacted the state in the 90s. Ever since it went online, it has been a popular and useful tool for producers when they are in need or looking to sell. Even in a good year parts of our state can be dry or unproductive and the hotline is an easy tool to find the resources needed,” said Director Ron de Yong. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows that abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions cover nearly three-fourths of the state. With the relatively mild winter and low snow pack, many areas reported that grass and grazing pasture was not in good shape. The most recent crop progress report by National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) rated pasture and rangeland as 26 percent either poor or very poor, 42 percent as fair, 28 percent as good, and only 4 percent as excellent. The five year average for pasture and rangeland in Montana is 19 percent poor or very poor, 24 percent fair, 38 percent good, and 19 percent excellent. “We didn’t get off to a great start this year and it’s really showed up in the dryland grass and summer rangeland. Most people have gotten their first cut of hay done but they are worried about getting a second cut this year,” explained de Yong.
H ap py B ir th da y July 31 Daniel Chester, Doug Wenz, Patti Morris, Paula Haar August 1 Daren Gisi, Linda Varner August 2 Shannon Peterson, Carlee Gundlach, Mona Madler, Tyler Hutton August 3 Benita Whiteman, Colton Miller, Noah Durfey, Randy Miller August 4 Amber Lawlar, Cain Kolar, Mandi Varner, Tytan Sebestyen August 5 Joan Beach, Melanie Espinosa, Shirley Barth, Willie Schweiger August 6 Jonathon Reetz, Marilyn Losing, Norma Losing, Pierette Rambur, Robbie Slagter
Abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions cover nearly three-fourths of the state of Montana. Some cuttings of hay and pasture haven’t been as productive as years past. The latest NASS report also showed that 91 percent of the first alfalfa hay and 88 percent of other hay cutting was complete, “that is about 20 percent ahead of our typical five-year average,” according to de Yong. “If we continue to get some moisture, maybe we can get another cutting or two to carry producers through the winter.” The department maintains
the Hay Hotline as a service to the agricultural industry, making it available with the expectation that all buyers and sellers will treat each other in an equitable and lawful manner. Visit the online tool at: agr.mt.gov/agr/Producer/HayHotline/. The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and
develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the department, visit agr.mt.gov.
Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed August 7 - August 13.
Find us on-line at www.falloncountyextra.com
FOR RENT One and Two Bedroom Apartments
Prairie Manor Available for low & moderate income households. Rent will not exceed 30% of the adjusted monthly income. For further information call or write:
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT MID-RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Forum, found online at http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Prairie Manor 213 Rosemary Way Lynden, WA 98264 Telephone: (360) 927-8694 TTY: 711 “Accessible interviewing will be made available.”
Equal Housing Opportunity
FALLON COUNTY FAIR August 19 - 23, 2015 • Baker, MT ALL TICKETS GO ON SALE Monday, August 3 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Baker, MT
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.
Saturday, August 22
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Grandstand Reserve Seating $30.00 - $40.00 - $50.00
Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.
Wed., Aug. 5: Regular Sale w/ 1st Big Yearling Special Wed., Aug. 12: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale
Wed., Aug. 19: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Aug. 26: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
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Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret
Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.
605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522
PRCA Rodeo
Free Style Motorcross
Saturday & Sunday, August 22-23 Grandstand General Admission Seating Adults $15 • Ages 7-17 $10 • 6 & Under Free
Two Way Crossing
Thursday, August 20 Adults $15 • 7-17 $10 • 6 & Under Free
Demolition Derby
Friday, August 21
Sunday, August 23
$5.00 • 6 & Under Free
$7.00• 6 & Under - Free
Funtime Carnival Presale Tickets Available until Thursday No Smoking In Grandstands • Visual chart Available At Fairgrounds Office or Falloncounty.net fair
• For more information call 406-778-2451 • Ticket Office 406-778-8713
Area Church Directory AMERICAN LUTHERAN, Baker Bruce & Reba Kolasch, Pastors
EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FREE, Plevna Joe Noel, Pastor
MEDICINE ROCKS CHURCH, Baker Jim Biswell, Pastor
ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC, Ekalaka Rev. Thomas Tobin
Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship service Sr. High Youth - call for schedule Monday Noon - Sr. High Lunches (twice a month) Thursday 3:30 p.m. - Youth Loft on Confirmation Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - Confirmation - (call for schedule) 3:30 p.m. - Faith Weavers (twice a month) 7 p.m. - Youth & Family Worship w/Communion
Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday school 11 a.m. - Worship
Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday School Bible Classes 11 a.m. - Worship celebration
FIRST BAPTIST, Baker Levi Durfey, Pastor
PEACE LUTHERAN, Plevna Bruce & Reba Kolasch, Pastors
Saturday 4 p.m. - Mass (Second and Fourth Saturdays) Sunday 11 a.m. - Mass (winter) 10:30 a.m. (summer) (First, Third and Fifth Sundays) Sunday 1st Sun. of month - Council of Catholic Women Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study
ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Baker Pastor Rod Kilsdonk
Thursday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Adult Bible Study Youth Group (ages 12+) Truth Seekers (ages 3-11) Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service and Radio Broadcast 1:30 p.m. - Afternoon Service
Sunday
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Thursday 7 p.m. Bible Study Thursday 7 p.m. Youth Group - Youth Center
FIRST BAPTIST, Plevna
BAKER COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Neva Rathbun United Church of Christ
ISMAY COMMUNITY, Ismay
Monday 4:15 p.m. - Singing at Nursing Home (2nd & 4th Mon.) Thursday 4:15 p.m. - Singing at Superior Villa (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 6-8 p.m. - Community Dinner Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Church service
LAKEVIEW BAPTIST, Baker Mike Davis, Pastor
CHANGED FOR LIFE, Baker Joseph Nagell, Pastor
MARMARTH BIBLE CHURCH
Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship service at Baker Senior Citizen Center
Thursday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible study Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday school 11 a.m. - Worship Mid-September - Winter 10 a.m. - Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship
Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study Thursday 7 p.m. - Awana Clubs (age 3 - grade 6) Sunday
5 p.m. - Worship Service 4 p.m. - Sunday School
Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service 1st Sunday - Cowboy Church Thursday 3:30 p.m. - Confirmation (ALC/PLC at American)
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC, Marmarth Saturday 5 p.m. - Mass
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC, Plevna Rev. Thomas Tobin Saturday 4 p.m. - Mass (First, Third and Fifth Saturdays) Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Mass (Second and Fourth Sundays)
ST. ELIZABETH, Ekalaka Bruce & Reba Kolasch, Pastors Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Worship Service 5 p.m. - 1st Sunday - Cowboy Church with potluck Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - Faith Weaver Friends (1st & 3rd Wed.) 5 p.m. - Confirmation (call for schedule)
ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC, Baker Rev. Thomas Tobin Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
7 p.m. - Mass 8:30 a.m. - Mass (winter) 8 a.m.- Mass (Summer) 1st Mon. of month 11:30 a.m. Catholic Daughters 7 p.m. - Bible Study
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21 the minimum age for tobacco products Three out of four American adults, including seven in ten cigarette smokers, favor raising the minimum age of sale for all tobacco products to 21, according to an article by CDC published in “The American Journal of Preventive Medicine”. While an overwhelming majority of adults favored the policy overall, favorability is slightly higher among adults who never smoked and older adults. In contrast, eleven percent of adults strongly opposed making 21 the legal age of sale, while 14 percent somewhat opposed such measures. In most states, the minimum age of sale for tobacco is 18; in Alabama, Alaska, New Jersey and Utah the minimum age of sale is 19. One state, Hawaii, currently prohibits sales of tobacco products to
youth under the age of 21. Additionally, several cities and counties across the U.S. have adopted laws raising the minimum age to 21, starting with Needham, MA, in 2005. New York City; Hawaii County, Hawaii; Evanston, IL; Englewood, NJ; Columbia, MO; and several other communities in Massachusetts later followed suit. “Raising the minimum age of sale to 21 could benefit the health of Americans in several ways,” said Brian King, Ph.D., acting deputy director for Research Translation in CDC’s Office of Smoking and Health. “It could delay the age of first experimenting with tobacco, reducing the likelihood of transitioning to regular use and increasing the likelihood that those who do become regular users can quit.”
Data for the study came from “Styles”, a nationally representative online survey of U.S. adults aged 18 and older. The findings are consistent with those from a national survey conducted in 2013 and polls of voters in Colorado and Utah that found 57 percent and 67 percent, respectively, favor such policies. Favorability for the policies was found to increase with increasing age. According to the 2014 Surgeon General Report, the tobacco industry aggressively markets and promotes its products and continues to recruit youth and young adults as new consumers. People who begin smoking at a young age are more likely to become addicted, to progress to daily use, to smoke more as they grow into adulthood, and to have trouble quitting. A previ-
ous Surgeon General Report found about 96 percent of adult smokers first try cigarettes by the age of 21. Age-of-sale restrictions have been shown to contribute to reductions in tobacco use and dependency among youth. In March 2015, an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report found that increasing the legal age of sale for tobacco will likely prevent or delay tobacco use initiation by adolescents and young adults. The IOM found that if all states were to raise the minimum age of sale for all tobacco products to 21, there would be a 12 percent decrease in cigarette smoking prevalence across the nation by 2100. This would translate into nearly 250,000 fewer premature deaths from cigarette smoking among people born between 2000 and 2019.
DEQ issues advisory on blue-green algae blooms Helena - The Montana Department of Environmental Quality advises people to avoid swimming in ponds, lakes, or reservoirs that seem stagnated and harbor large quantities of algae. Mid-summer hot weather can trigger outbreaks, or blooms, of potentially toxic blue-green algae. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, can reproduce rapidly in standing fresh water when sunlight, temperature and nutrient levels are high. Within a few days a clear lake, pond, or ditch can become cloudy with algal growth. Potentially toxic blue-green algae can occur throughout Montana in lakes, reservoirs, stock ponds, or roadside
ditches. These types of blooms are not normally found in moving waters, such as streams, irrigation canals, and springs. Because they require sunlight, the blooms do not occur in wells. A bloom may appear similar to bright green latex paint floating on the water. However, it can also appear bluish, brownish, or reddish-green, or even look like grass clippings in the water. A bloom is comprised of extremely small organisms usually suspended in water or forming floating mats that can be several inches thick near the shoreline. In most cases in Montana the algae is not toxic. Only certain species are capable of producing toxins, and even these re-
main harmless most of the time. Nonetheless, certain blue-green algae can, and have, sickened or killed pets, waterfowl, and other animals including livestock. They can also cause serious illness in humans. Signs of a toxic bloom may include the presence of dead fish, waterfowl or other animals, or a sudden unexplained illness or death of a pet, especially if it has algae on its mouth, legs or feet. The definitive test for water suspected of harboring toxic algae is to inject samples into a laboratory animal. Harmless strains of algae and active toxic strains look very similar under a microscope. A cooperative study is under-
Quantum Energy advisory board Tempe, AZ - Bakken refinery developer Quantum Energy, Inc. (OTC PINK:QEGY), announced that Robert L. Monday has joined the Quantum Advisory Board. Mr. Monday, the former managing director of Acquisitions at The Broe Group in Denver, brings 40 years of diverse real estate development, capital formation and acquisitions experience to the quantum team. Highlights from Mr. Monday’s vast experience also includes: Six years as a managing partner of the Occidental Equities Corporation that included management of Occidental Land Research partnership projects comprising mixed-use, office, industrial parks, retail, multifamily, town homes, condominiums and single family residential developments in California and Nevada. Key to the Quantum team is Mr. Monday’s role in raising $25,000,000 of private equity that triggered the formation of the NASDAQ traded Occidental Development Corporation with a post consolidation valuation of $200,000,000 from the roll up of five private equity funds with over 10,000 investor limited partners nationwide; Eight years as a managing
principal of the Eagle Companies in which he oversaw the development of two large master planned communities in Colorado Springs and a retail center with revenue in excess of $100,000,000; Most recently, Mr. Monday has assembled a team of engineers, developers and investors to form Native Son Holdings, LLC and its group of companies including Native Son Refining, LLC based in the Houston suburb of The Woodlands, Texas. Mr. Monday is a very wel-
come addition to the Quantum team as Quantum works to develop its refinery sites under two year option agreements with landowners in Baker and Fairview, MT, Stanley and Berthold, ND. Mr. Monday will be a big assist as Quantum continues to make progress in firming up relationships with other strategic alliance partners, refinery design teams, engineering firms, major diesel off-take sources, and potential funding sources as well as crude supply candidates.
Skid Steers, Aerial Equipment, Forklifts, Cranes and more Billings, MT
Sales, Rentals, Service and Parts
Jamie Kemp • 406-698-6768 jkemp@he-equipment.com
way in Canyon Ferry Reservoir this field season between DEQ, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Geological Survey (Wyoming - Montana) Water Science center to ascertain whether the blooms can be controlled in the reservoir. Preliminary results of the study may be available in 2016. If you suspect a bloom in standing waters, keep children, pets and livestock away. The DEQ has posted a fact sheet about blue-green algae on its website at: www.deq.mt.gov/toxicalgaefactsheet.mcpx.
Prairie Manor Apartments For Rent One and Two Bedrooom Apartments $549/$725 a month Utilities included No Smoking and no pets For further information call or write:
Prairie Manor 213 Rosemary Way Lynden, WA 98264 Telephone: (360) 927-8694 “Accessible interviewing will be made available.”
Equal Housing Opportunity
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • July 20, 2015 - July 26, 2015 - 27 Calls for service: 1 vandalism to vehicle/property, 1 agency assist; 10 informations; 1 suspicious vehicle; 1 unlock; 2 public assists; 11 traffic stops Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Edward H. Clark, Baker, vicious animal, bond forfeited $150, ticket issued 5/16/15. • Shad Ross Bondell, Baker, mufflers defective or improper, noise/ smoke, use of cutout/bypass, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 5/30/15. • Ralynn Kristine Noftsker, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, dismissed by Court per proof of registration being filed with the Court, ticket issued 6/26/15. • Ralynn Kristine Noftsker, Baker, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 35/25, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 6/26/15. • Merri Kim Burkle, Epping, ND, fail to stop and ID self after striking unattended vehicle, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 6/9/15. • Tyler Charles Haider, Glasgow, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued
7/1/15. • Larry Benjamin Barnett, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for six months (1/8/16), jail of 180 days with 178 suspended on conditions for six months, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills Course Driver Responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferred period, ticket issued 7/3/15.
Justice Court • William Dean Smith, Baker, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/8/15.
Tammy O’Donnell
Your Finder Sales Representative “I can make it easy for you to advertise in the Finder. Call me anytime!” 406-778-3344 Fallon County Times or 778-3216 home
Support the 4-H & FFA Youth of
Carter County attend the
4-H/FFA Livestock Sale Saturday, August 8 Fairgrounds Show Arena at 3:00 p.m. The Sale will be offering: Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits and Theme Cakes
F allon C ounty T imes B usiness D irectory Big Sky Mental Health Services, PLLC Pamela Colombik MS, LCPC, NCC, BCPC
Specializing in Outpatient Counseling & EMDR
Eleanor “Patty “ Lavin PMHCNS-BC
Specializing in Medication Management
2000 Clark St. Ste. 10 • Miles City, MT
(406)-234-7890 Fax: 406-234-7891 E-mail: bigskymentalhealth@gmail.com
Seeing clients in Baker at Fallon County Public Health
If you are being emotionally or physically hurt,
call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day. HOME TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3169
BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189 Tri-State Chiropractic Center Townsend Accounting
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
Service
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Overhead Garage Doors & Operators
Accounting, Computer & Tax Specialists
Jerry R. Townsend Accountant 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT
CALL 406-978-5646
Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting
GUNS & RELOADING 24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 EQUIPMENT 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)
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FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015 -
Fair Corner By Alicia Knapp Only a couple of weeks left before the fair. Get your exhibits ready. There are hundreds of possibilities in dozens of categories for exhibit. Re-
member ribbons equal premium money; just another incentive to show off your best work and share what you’ve done with the rest of us. The more exhibits, the better the fair, so do your part to make this the best fair yet. Follow the instructions in the fair book exactly so your entry
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does not get disqualified. We wouldn’t want that! Entries are due no later than 8:00 P.M. on Monday, August 17. Times and dates for each exhibit to be in place are in the fair book. Entries can be e-mailed to falcofair@midrivers.com. For information, call 778-2451. Support your County Fair!
Lauren Wang explaining Horse Showmanship with the assistance of Jenna Paul.
Coming to the Fallon County Fair: Freestyle Motocross Shaylyn Huelle is explaining Sheep Showmanship.
4-H youth prepare for the fair Youth gathered in the livestock barn on the Fallon County Fairgrounds to learn and practice showing their animals. This Showmanship Clinic was held July 22, which will give the youth four weeks to practice bathing, walking and handling their animals. The evening began with Olivia
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Gunderson leading the Cat Showmanship followed by Terrell Koenig leading Rabbit Showmanship. Shaylyn Huelle led the Sheep Showmanship portion with her brother, Chase Huelle, leading Goat Showmanship. Horse and Beef Showmanship were led by Lauren Wang, with Dairy Cow
THE FOLLOWING FALLON COUNTY BOARDS HAVE MEMBER EXPIRATIONS AND/OR VACANCIES
Council on Aging
Number of Positions Open 1
Three Year Term
Lake Advisory Board
1
One Year Term
Board
Term
(open position)
Lake Advisory Board
1
Three Year Term
Salary Commission (Tax Paying Citizen)
1
Three Year Term
Tax Appeal Board
1
(open position) (open position)
One Year Term (open position)
If you are interested in being a member on any of these Boards, please send a letter of interest to:
Fallon County Commission PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313-0846 or deliver to the Clerk And Recorder’s office by 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015. The Commissioners will appoint board members at 4:00 p.m. on August 3, 2015. Appointee terms will begin ixmmediately. MNAXLP
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303 W. Montana Ave. • Baker, MT 406-778-2519
being led by Taylyn Koenig and Katie Wang. All participants learned valuable tips to help them prepare their animals for showing at the fair.
By Lori Kesinger Discover freestyle motocross, also known as FMX, at the fair this year. Freestyle motocross has emerged as one of the fastest growing high-adrenaline sports while being one of the most watched sports at extreme sports competitions. It places more emphasis on daredevil riders performing thrilling and death-defying stunts high in the air rather than on high speeds.
Swoop Productions, a Montana based company formed by extreme sport riders, will bring the dangerous motocross action to the arena. Some of the most talented riders in the world are part of the team ready to prove freestyle motocross is anything but boring. Though safety is one of their main priorities at every event, the highly skilled riders don’t hold back when it comes to entertaining the crowd.
Swoop Productions has toured extensively across the Northwest performing at fairs, festivals and rallies. Bring your whole family to this extreme show of phenomenal bike skills and amazing stunts, Thursday, August 20, at 7 p.m. Check out Swoop Productions freestyle motocross and other extreme sports on their website www.teamswoop.com or Swoop Productions Facebook page.
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IRS news For Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary IRS spotlights tax benefits and services for people with disabilities Phoenix - Sunday, July 26, is the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Internal Revenue Service is marking the occasion by spotlighting a number of tax benefits and services that can help taxpayers with disabilities. Achieving a Better Life Experience or ABLE Accounts This new program was passed by Congress in Dec., 2014. Under the law, states can offer specially designed, tax-favored Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts: (http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Proposed-RegulationsOffer-Guidelines-for-New-Stat e-Sponsored-ABLE-Accountsfor-People-with-Disabilities) to people with disabilities who became disabled before age 26. Recognizing the special financial burdens faced by families raising children with disabilities, ABLE accounts are designed to enable people with disabilities and their families to save for and pay for disabilityrelated expenses. Any state can offer its residents the option of setting up one of these ABLE accounts, or if it chooses, contract with another state that offers such accounts. Contributions totaling up to the annual gift tax exclusion amount, currently $14,000, can be made to an ABLE account each year, and distributions are tax-free if used to pay qualified disability expenses. Tax Credits Low-and moderate-income workers and working families often qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable credit that varies by income, filing status and family size. Although many eligible taxpayers with disabilities get the EITC, the IRS estimates that as many as 1.5 million others miss out on it each year because they fail to file a federal income tax return. But there’s
still time to get the EITC. Generally, eligible taxpayers can still file a return claiming the credit for tax year 2012, 2013 or 2014. People can see if they qualify by visiting IRS.gov and answering a few questions using the (EITC Assistant (http://www. irs.gov/Credits-&Deductions/Individuals/Earned -Income-Tax-Credit/Use-theEITC-Assistant). Another credit, the credit for child and dependent care expenses, can help working taxpayers paying the cost of caring for a spouse or dependent who is physically or mentally unable to care for themselves. Use Form 2441 (http://www.irs.gov/uac/Form2441,-Child-and-DependentCare-Expenses) to claim the credit. For further details, see Publication 503 (http://www.irs.gov/uac/AboutPublication-503). Deductions Available Taxpayers with disabilities can deduct various impairment related work expenses on their federal income tax return. Both employees and self-employed individuals may qualify. In addition, various unreimbursed disability-related expenses qualify as deductible medical expenses. However, to get a tax benefit, an eligible taxpayer must itemize their deductions on Schedule A: (http://www.irs. gov/uac/Schedule-A-(Form1040),-Itemized-Deductions), and their total medical expenses must exceed ten percent of their adjusted gross income (7.5 percent for taxpayers who are at least age 65). Eligible expenses include: · Artificial limbs, contact lenses, eyeglasses and hearing aids · Cost and repair of special telephone equipment for people who are deaf or hard of hearing · Cost and maintenance of a wheelchair · Cost and care of a guide dog or service animal · Within limits, premiums for qualified long-term care insurance For a detailed list of qualifying medical expenses, see Publication 502:(http://www.
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015 irs.gov/uac/About-Publication502). Tax Help Publication 907 (http://www. irs.gov/uac/About-Publication907), available on IRS.gov, highlights these and other tax benefits for people with disabilities, including special rules for reporting disability income. During the tax-filing season, trained community volunteers prepare tax returns for low-and moderate-income taxpayers, including many people with disabilities, at thousands of neighborhood tax help sites nationwide through the IRSsponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program (http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Prepa ration-for-You-by-Volunteers) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Last year alone, more than half a million returns were prepared and in most cases electronically filed, for taxpayers with dis-
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abilities. Year round, the IRS also offers a variety of helpful resources through the Accessibility (http://www.irs. gov/uac/IRS.gov-Accessibility) link on IRS.gov. These include accessible (http://www. irs.gov/uac/Accessible-IRSTax-Products) IRS forms, instructions and publications that can be downloaded or viewed online in text-only format, Braille-ready files, browserfriendly HTML, accessible PDF, large print and ePub for mobile devices. The IRS has also produced 100 YouTube videos in American Sign Language (http://www. irs.gov/uac/Videos-AmericanSign-Language-(ASL)) on topics ranging from the Taxpayer Bill of Rights to the EITC. In addition, taxpayers can request reasonable accommodations Photo by Lori Kesinger for services in any federally Crazy Days at Baker businesses gave customers anfunded or federally assisted tax other opportunity to save money in their hometown with in-store specials and sidewalk sales July 24 and 25. program or facility.
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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC 406-778-2402
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Four five acre plots west of Baker in a prime new subdivision. All four plots will have access to one new water well. Priced Right.
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two full baths trailer, newer carpet and flooring throughout, central air, 8x16 porch and 8x16 deck, off street parking. No smoking, no pets. $1,000/month, first, last month + deposit. Call 406-8530829. 30-33c
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-797-4766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: Huge lot, good neighborhood in Baker. Zoned R1, single family, stick build or modular, 1.33 acres - roughly the size of seven standard city lots combined. City sewer and water on property. Asking $79,900. Call 406-8530829. 30-33c ____________________________ FOR SALE: New three bedroom, two bath home with main level utilities, full unfinished basement, and attached garage. Call J & M Lumber, 406-778-2030 for showing. 6tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: Three bedroom, two bath single level home in Ekalaka with appliances. Includes privacyfenced backyard, new roof, propane and wood stove heat. For information or viewing call 406853-3080. 30-33c
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, Montana is accepting applications for a full-time employee in the Department of Public Works. The applicant must possess the skills necessary to operate and maintain heavy equipment as well as perform strenuous labor under, at times, adverse weather conditions. A valid Montana Commercial Vehicle endorsement is required within three months of hire. The applicant will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing and must undergo a drug screen and test negative prior to employment. Application form and a copy of the job description may be obtained at the City Office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker. Completed applications may be returned to the above location or mailed to: City of Baker, P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313. Open until filled. The City of Baker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 30-31c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for temporary workers to assist in the presentation of the Fallon County Fair from August 19-23, 2015. Positions include: ticket sales, ticket takers, janitors, gatekeepers, clerks, superintendents, superintendent helpers, stage hands, and drivers. Applicants 16
years and older are preferred. Pay is in accordance with the county salary schedule. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Submit applications and inquires to: Barb Lechler at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Office, 3440 South Hwy 7, PO Box 998, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2451. 29-31c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Red River Inn & Suites is accepting applications for wait staff, cooks, and front desk. Please call 406-7783321 or stop in at 410 W. Montana, Baker. 28-31c
MOVING SALE ____________________________ RANCH MOVING SALE: Open daily 12 - 7 p.m. and by appointment, mile marker 59 between Miles City and Baker. Bi-directional tractor, rake, header, twine, harness, saddles, tools, smokers, crocks, rugs, hides, household, horns, wagon, old stuff, new stuff, gobs of stuff! 406-772-5747. rmsdonkeys@midrivers.com. 29-31c
GARAGE SALE ____________________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 211 7th Street East, Baker. Clothing, artificial Christmas tree, ornaments, vanity/mirror, Avon items, golf clubs, toys, bedding and a lot more. 31p
ESTATE SALE ____________________________ DAPKIEWICZ ESTATE SALE: 225 4th St. SW, July 31 and August 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Furniture, TV, kitchenware, crafts, clothing, Precious Moments, collectibles, tools, bikes, garden equipment. 31p
CARDS OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We thank our children and their families for the wonderful party they gave us celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary. Also, thanks to our relatives and friends for their gifts, cards and attendance at this celebration and their attendance at Holy Mass, Sunday. Paul and Frances Zachmann 31p ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Cliff DuCharme would like to extend a “thank you” to all of our relatives and friends who have supported us during our father’s illness. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Fallon Medical Complex, doctors and LTC staff for all their care given, Stevenson Funeral Home for all the kindness shared at such a difficult time, Pastor Mike Davis for the message spoken, Stephanie Ellingson and Judy Sparks for the special music, the Honor Guard for the military service, and the kitchen crew from the Lakeview Baptist Church who provided a wonderful luncheon. Ruth DuCharme Judy & Donald Sparks & Family Marlene & Lynn Marlow & Family Karla & Jim Miller & Family
Kim & Kevin Price & Family Cindy & Wes Freistone & Family Kelly & Phyllis DuCharme & Family 31p ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank Team Griffith for the Big Prize I won at Relay for Life. Also, thanks for all your hard work. Gene Kringstad 31c
LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Baker Zoning Commission Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. August 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department or the City of Baker City Office.) A Public Hearing will be held at the next City of Baker Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The proposed public hearing is located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana, and is handicap accessible. The purpose of the hearing is to review a Variance Request submitted by Lee and Teena Strait of Baker, Montana. The property is located at 606 South 3rd Street West and 219 West Fallon Ave. in the Morris Second Addition, Block 12, and Lots 5, 6, and 7, Section 13, Township 7N, Range 59E. This property is located in an R2 district. The applicants would like to relocate a boundary line to combine all mentioned lots as one aggregated piece. The purpose of relocating this boundary line is to place an addition on the existing structure. This addition would encroach and cross the existing property line. 17.08.094 - Setback means the line within a property defining the required minimum distance between any construction, structure, use or improvement and the adjacent property line of any lot, parcel, or tract. 17.08.098 - Structure means any object constructed or built, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to some other structure located on the ground. 17.08.120 states a “variance” means the approved relaxation or adjustment of the strict application of the terms of these regulations where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these regulations will result in the following: (a) where it is an unnecessary hardship; (b) where it will not be contrary to public interest (c) where the spirit of this title will be observed and substantial justice done; and (d) where the relaxation or adjustment of these regulations will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. Montana Code Annotated 762-307. Zoning Commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part except 7602-306, the city or town council or other legislative body shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting its final report, and such city or town council or other legislative body shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of such commission. 17.40.20 - Authority states the authority of the city council shall be limited to the granting of variances from the following zoning regulations: (a) yard or setback requirements, (b) lot area and width requirements, (c) building height requirements, (d) off-street parking and loading requirements, (e) sign regulations, limited to maximum sign area. 31-33c
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Plevna School District #55 FINAL BUDGET MEETING PBS Room of the Plevna School Tuesday, August 11, 2015 7:00 P.M. The Trustees of the Plevna School District #55 will meet for the purpose of considering and adopting the final budget for the 2015-2016 school year. The meeting of the trustees 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. Nicole Buerkle District Clerk Plevna School District #55 Plevna, MT 59344 31-32c
MNAXLP ____________________________ INVITATION TO BID Fallon County P.O. Box 846 Baker, Montana 59313-0846 Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Fallon County, Montana, on the 17th day of August at eleven o’clock (11:00) AM in their office at the county courthouse will received sealed bids for one new: Diesel Powered, Articulated Frame AWD Motor Grader. A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Fallon County Commissioners Office at the courthouse in Baker, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or phone 406778-8182. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the total bid. Bid will be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid and specifications clearly marked 2015 Motor Grader Bid Documents. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid they deem to be in the best interest of Fallon County. Dated this 20th day of July, 2015. Fallon County Board of County Commissioners William L. Randash, Chairman 31-33c
MNAXLP ____________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of LANDSCAPING BAKER AND PLEVNA project will be received by the Fallon
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New Listings: Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000
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2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $75,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. PRICE REDUCED $212,500. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.
NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995
w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m County Board of County Commissioners, 10 West Fallon Avenue, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana 59313, until 1:15 PM local time on Monday, August 24, 2015, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: construction of approximately 4,710 square feet of ADA compliant sidewalk, curb and gutter, accessible ramps; approximately 307 linear feet of chain link fencing; 6 period lighting poles; and a pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacon. The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of Peaks to Plains Design PC, 404 N. 31st Ste. 405, Billings, MT 59101 in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders. Required deposit is $60.00 per set, which is not refundable. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: Fallon County Courthouse, Billings Builder’s Exchange, and the Dickinson Builder’s Exchange. There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313 at 1:15 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with
the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 4447734. Contractor is not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the Construction Agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Fallon County and the State of Montana. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to Fallon County in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. This project is funded in part or
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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. ______________________________________ Career opportunity with Montana Livestock Ag Credit. Requires an agriculture background and bachelor degree. If interested visit us @ agcredit.com or call 1-800-332-3405. ______________________________________ Farm help wanted, Fergus County. Includes grain, fencing, clean-up, cattle work, maintenance. Drivers license, riding ability required. Tobacco-free workplace. Email resume to sagebrush1900@gmail.com ______________________________________ HIGH-TECH CAREER with U.S. Navy. Elite tech training w/great pay, benefits, vacation, $$ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ______________________________________ NAVY RESERVE HIRING in all fields. Serve part-time. Paid training & potential sign-on bonus. Great benefits. $ for school. Call Mon-Fri (800) 887-0952, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil ______________________________________ HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Paid training with U.S. Navy. Good pay, medical/dental, vacation, great career. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil _______________________________________ NAVY RESERVE Serve part-time. No military exp needed. Paid training & potential sign-on bonus. Great benefits. Retirement. Call Mon-Fri (800) 887-0952, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil _______________________________________
THE NAVY IS HIRING Top-notch training, medical/dental, 30 days’ vacation/yr, $$ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (877) 475-6289, or jobs_seattle@navy.mil _______________________________________ Custom Log Home Packages. Our patented log building system eliminates settling problems and saves money. Call Nordique Log Homes, Swan Valley, Montana: 406-754-5647. Email: info@nordiqueloghomes.com _______________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. ResidentialCommercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com ________________________________________ FOR SALE SPORTS CAR 1969 Mustang Convertible Survivor, 351-4, M Code, original black paint, deluxe interior, automatic, Always garaged, no rust ever. Build sheet, Marti Report. $39,999/ obo. 802-349-4212 _______________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com _______________________________________ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Build your own business by custom building with Heritage Homes! Our system saves time and protects your bottom line! www.hhofne.com Call Darrin at (800) 759-2782 _______________________________________
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Legals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 in whole with grant funding from Community Transportation Enhancement Program (CTEP). Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from the Montana Department of Transportation. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids which is 1:15 PM local time, Monday, August 24, 2015. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the owner. Fallon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Published at Baker, Montana this 31st day of July, 2015. Brenda Wood, County Clerk 10 West Fallon Avenue PO Box 846 Baker, MT 59313 31-33c
MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE The Fallon County Commissioners are seeking five (5) persons to volunteer to serve on the Fallon County Board of Adjustment. The typical appointment to the Board of Adjustment is for a term of two (2) years. However, where the Board is being newly created, staggered terms of one year (2 positions), two years (2 positions), and three years (1 position) will be assigned by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of Adjustment serves in a quasi-judicial capacity and has all of the duties and authority found in 76-2-221, 76-2-223, and 76-2-224 M.C.A. Additionally, some or all of the members of the County Board of Adjustment may be appointed to the Airport Board of Adjustment as provided in Airport Affected Area Regulations. Letters of interest should include your full name, address, telephone number, email address and a brief statement as to why you are interested in serving on the Fallon County Board of Adjustment and mailed to: Fallon County Clerk and Recorder,
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County Board of Adjustment, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. You may apply via email at the following address: falloncc@midrivers.com. Letters must be received by 1:00 PM Monday, August 3, 2015, with appointments made by the County Commissioners at their August 3, 2015, regular Commission meeting. Persons intersted in serving on the Board of Adjustment must reside within Fallon County and outside of the City of Baker and the Town of Plevna and be willing to attend up to 12 public hearings/meetings per calendar year. For additional information, please contact Mary Grube, Planner’s Secretary, 406-778-7111. 29-31c
MNAXLP ____________________________ Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 (All items pertaining to this public hearing notice can be viewed in the Fallon County Planning De-
partment.) The Fallon County Planning Board and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed August 2015 Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations. The hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana, on Monday, August 3, 2015. The proposed site is handicap accessible. The proposed regulations are designed to: • Implement the 2013 Growth Policy; • Secure the public from fire and other dangers; • Promote public health, public safety, and the general welfare; and • Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. In addition to the above items, the Planning Board will consider the following items in the adoption of zoning regulations: • The reasonable provision of adequate light and air;
• The effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems; • Promotion of compatible urban growth; • The character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and • Conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area. The proposed regulations will be applicable to and affect all lands in Fallon County, Montana, located outside of the incorporated City of Baker and the Town of Plevna. A copy of the Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations is available for public review at the Fallon County Planner’s Office during regular business hours or on the Planner’s website at falloncounty.net. All questions may be directed to the Planning Office, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313; 406-778-7111; or: plannersec@midrivers.com. Public comment is encouraged. 29-31c
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Free dental clinics at Holy Rosary Healthcare Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation, in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Caremobile, will hold free dental clinics for children Aug. 17-19, 2015, at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Appointments are available now for children ages 117 by calling 1-866-822-1411. Children enrolled in Healthy Montana Kids, Medicaid, or those without dental insurance may participate in the program. Dental assistants, dental hygienists and a certified dentist will be providing complete dental care (except orthodontia) to children. The Holy Rosary Foundation, through the financial support of donors, provides complete dental services for
youth living in the Miles City area. Free dental care has been provided by the Foundation to over 1,500 children since the program started in 2005. According to the most recent census data, approximately 74 percent of children in Montana are without dental coverage. To learn more about Smile Savers or to contribute this worthy cause, please contact Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation by phone at 406233-4043, visit online at: www.hrhfoundation.com or email. The Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, partners with donors to enhance health-related services, solutions, and programs in eastern Montana.
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