TIMES
FALLON County VOLUME 100
ISSUE 28
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2016
Newell retires after 42 years at the Times Relay for By Sherry Vogel Back in 1972 when Susie Newell began her career at the Fallon County Times many things were done a lot differently in the newspaper industry than they are today. Instead of typing on an Apple computer, she set the print on a Justowriter typesetting machine developed for commercial printing. “I was nervous typing on it because I couldn’t instantly see what I had just typed to correct it. I had to trust everything was correct until it came out on the Flexowriter, then with great difficulty go back and correct it.” The machine worked by having the user type the document on a recording unit, which placed extra codes for spacing on the paper tape. The tape was placed into a second specially adapted Flexowriter which had two paper tape reading heads; one would read the text while the other controlled the spacing print. Spacing codes were stored in relays outside the machine as a line of text progressed. The role of typesetter has moved on - the job is now essentially a computer based occupation, dominated by purpose driven software. Although word processing has changed, the typesetter’s role requires specialist skills that are important in good quality publications. Over the years, Susie has developed exceptional typing skills (90-100 wpm), proofreading skills and a keen eye for detail. Editor Darlene Hornung stated, “It will be difficult to replace Susie. She has been a member of the Baker/Plevna community for so long, she is such a valuable asset to the paper. Her knowledge of local history and family genealogies is a benefit to our local newspaper.” A number of other changes pertinent to Newell’s position was title-case changes, from headlines being typed in all capital letters (upstyle) to just beginning word or subject being capitalized in the headlines (downstyle). Also, the Fallon County Times used to be printed in all black and white until 2001 when they became full color. Susie was raised on the family ranch five miles east of Ismay. Her parents, Kenton and Alice (Zabel) Stickney raised livestock and did some farming. She attended grade school in
Ismay until the eighth grade and then attended Plevna High School. Upon graduating from Plevna High School, she attended secretarial school in Wahpeton, ND. She then moved to Billings where she was employed with Yapuncich, Sanderson and Brown. This was a geological firm that did core testing. A year later, Susie moved to Baker and began working as a secretary for Gene Huntley in his law office for the
next six years. In 1966 Susie was asked out on a date to the drive-in theater. Her suiter, a Baker man named Leon Newell, became her husband a year later. Susie continued to work for Gene Huntley until she decided to become a full time homemaker. In 1972, Jim Anderson asked Susie to come to work for the Fallon County Times. She started part-time, three days a week, as the typesetter. Newell has seen the paper change owners a number of times throughout her 42 years of employment. She has only had two editor/managers: Jim Anderson and Darlene Hornung. She has enjoyed working with fellow employees and the public. A benefit of her job is “keeping up with what’s going on”. When asked what were
the most memorable stories she has seen unfold while working at the paper she replied, “I remember the special editions we did for 75 and 100 year celebrations and the Ismay Reunion. They were all interesting. We reprinted some old newspapers. That was pretty neat.” She thought for a minute or two, then added, “I will also never forget the Miles City Etchemendy murder trial that was held here in Baker. Typing up those details was hard because my husband and I were friends of some of his family.” Newell says that the most difficult part of her job would have to be meeting deadlines, “but that is a big part of the newspaper business”, she added. Susie admits, “I will have to learn how to relax and take it easy in retirement.” Although she already has a list of projects she wants to accomplish. Susie has many interests including sewing, crocheting, yard work, camping and fishing. She loves being outdoors and you will see her often times walking, headed out toward the golf course. Among other things she will enjoy doing is spending more time with her family. She has five children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren “with one more on the way”. Her step-daughter Sharee, step-sons Kevin and Debbie and Dale and Kathy all live in Baker. Her daughter Kamie and husband Jeff Garner make their home in Bozeman, while son Kyle, his wife Lynda and children Brynn and Marc live in Billings. Susie shared the following thoughts. “I’ve enjoyed all these years of typing the news as to what is going on in our community. I’ve seen many changes. I’m really going to miss my coworkers - we are like family and have been through many ups and downs together. It’s been a great journey.”
Travis Allen, P.A. welcomed to Baker By Sherry Vogel The Baker community welcomed Travis Allen, P.A. at an open house reception June 22 in the Fallon Medical Complex dining area. Allen, a native of Billings, joined the staff April 1, 2016. Allen will be working in family medicine and the emergency room. He enjoys working with a wide range of patients seen in both clinical settings. He looks forward to getting acquainted with the families of the community. Allen graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Spanish from BYU, Provo, Utah. He then went on to complete his Physician Assistant program at Rocky Mountain College, Billings. He completed his clinical rotations in Montana and Wyoming. He has over five years experience em(l-r) Jayden, Lexi, Keli, Derek, Travis and Skyler Allen. Not pictured Bailey ployed at the Billings Clinic Canyear old Lexi. cer Center in the areas of medical, oncology/hematology. The Allen family is involved in many activities including: Boy Scouts, Travis was exposed to the world of medicine at an early age. When he baseball, basketball and church. In the past, Travis was involved as a was eleven years old, his brother was diagnosed with cancer and underschool board member. went several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. It was at this time The family is excited to be in Baker. They are impressed with how Travis became interested in medicine and realized his compassion to help friendly and welcoming the community has been. “I’m also enjoying the others going through health difficulties. town’s lack of stop lights,” Travis joked. He also mentioned how they are Travis and his wife Keli have five children. Keli is a stay at home mom happy to be in a quieter town. Although the day they moved to Baker who works hard at balancing everyone’s schedule. She also enjoys playing was anything but quiet. You see, the Allens rolled into town pulling a long basketball and attending all the children’s events. Travis said, “Keli is the U-Haul to the east side of town just 30 minutes before the tornado touched solid rock of our family.” The Allen family children range in age from redown. “This is a memory we will always have of Baker,” he said. cent high school graduate, Bailey, and sophomore student, Jayden, to Derek, a kindergartener, and preschoolers - four year old Skyler and one
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Life July 15 By Sherry Vogel “Paint Your World Purple” is the theme of Fallon County’s seventh annual Relay for Life. The event this year will be held July 15 at Roger Schmidt Amphitheater, located on the south end of the Baker Lake. Relay for Life is a community based fundraising event for the American Cancer Society (ACS). Currently, almost four million people take part in Relay events in over 5,000 communities across the United States. This is the ACS’s most successful fundraiser. The mission of the event is to improve cancer survival, decrease the incidence of cancer, and improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their caretakers. The color purple is the universal color to represent every type of cancer. Baker residents are encouraged to show their support for area cancer survivors and their families on the 15th by wearing anything purple. This year Relay for Life will be a oneday event. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at midnight. Survivor’s events will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Survivors’ Supper. The American Cancer Society defines a cancer survivor as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer. The Survivor’s Supper will continue until 6:30 p.m. All relay teams are encouraged to register at the registration tent by 6:00 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend the Opening Ceremony, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. Featured speaker this year will be Brooke Marcus, a 20 year old student at the University of Wyoming at Laramie, who is a six year survivor of leukemia. Brooke is the granddaughter of Claude and Doris Ware who ranch south of Baker. Following this 30 minute ceremony, the Fallon County Survivor and Caregivers Lap will start the Relay event at 7:30 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. the Parade of Teams will take the track and have team pictures taken. At 8:30 p.m., the general public is encouraged to join in, to show support, by walking the track. As darkness falls, everyone will gather at the amphitheater for the Luminaries Ceremony. This ceremony is a time to honor those who have survived cancer and remember those lost to the disease. Candles are lit inside personalized bags that have been decorated by participants. The luminaries are set around the track as flickering tributes to those affected by the disease. The Rock Jocks will provide music throughout the event, but will amplify at 10:00 p.m. when a School Pride Lap/60s Music begins. Participants are encouraged to wear your favorite school gear. At 10:15 p.m. a Frozen T-shirt Contest will get underway. Followed at 10:30 p.m. by Sports Team Lap/70s Music where everyone is asked to wear his or her favorite team gear. The 11:00 hour will usher in a Purple Power Lap/80s Music, anything in purple is the attire for this lap. The evening will wind down at 11:45 p.m. when a blessing and closing words are spoken. Midnight will see everyone on the track to make the Last Lap. Individuals will light sparklers to pierce the darkness of the midnight sky. Most everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer. You can show your support at the fundraiser by sponsoring one of the seven teams already registered to walk or put together a team of your own. Another way the community can show support is by coming out to the relay site and purchasing supper. Delicious food SEE RELAY FOR LIFE, PAGE 3
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