TIMES
FALLON County VOLUME 100
ISSUE 28
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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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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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, July 14, 2006 -Hotel California concert - a salute to the Eagles - will be held July 15 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds. . . Fallon County Commissioners accepted a $7,570,000 bid from Hardy Construction Company of Billings to build an addition onto the east end of Fallon Medical Complex. The project will include the construction of an additional 12 two-bedroom apartments, a new public health building and a new kitchen and dining room wing for FMC. . . Mammo Whammo Golf Tournament held July 9 and 68 golfers participating. The tournament raised close to $10,000 in funds and were pledged towards a new coagulation blood machine for the lab. First place team consisted of Gye Varner, Mike Griffith, Mark Ferrell and John Griffith. . . Second annual Jim Stanton Memorial Golf Tournament was held July 1 with 70 golfers participating. First place team members included Carson Beach, Dallas Newell, Neal Susa, Dustin Varner, and John Breitbach. . . Montana youth, ages 13-18 years, are painting the state with warnings about meth use. Drivers on Montana Avenue (Highway 12) in Baker will take note of the large sign on the side of the ‘N Styl building just before the four-way stop when driving from the west. This sign was designed and painted by Bret Sander, son of Wayne and Gaye Sander. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, July 12, 1996 -- Bill and Betty Hopkins will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 21 in Miles City. . . This year’s Fallon County Day held in Baker July 4 provided lots of fun in the sun for everyone. Winners of the volleyball games were: 1st - Brea MacKay, Rodney Bechtold, Doug Bechtold, Chad Shepherd, Katie Schriver and Christina Townsend; 2nd - Pat and Sharon Harrison, Lou and Kevin Egland, Todd Anderson and Sara Welk. . . Ed and Regina Bruha will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary July 21 in Buffalo, SD. . . Kerry (Murphy) Boisvert of Ithaca, NY was the instructor for an obedience clinic held July 2 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds for 4-H members enrolled in the dog project. Kerry has trained dogs for 16
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years and is the leader of the 4-H dog project in Ithaca. . . Sadie Hayden will celebrate her 90th birthday July 20. . .
beard that was the best groomed; Tom Bechtold most unusual; and Cabot Irvine - “Best Try”. Judges were Al Grenstiner, Donnetta 30 YEARS AGO Schaefer, Larry Denny, and Thursday, July 10, 1986-- Sandy Karch. The gals from the hospital captured first place in the raft 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 14, 1966 -races this year during Fallon County Day. Shipmates on the R.R. Stevens, Clerk and “SS Enema” were Susie Recorder, reports that 336 Quenzer, Bernice Njos, Tracy people signed the petition askZachmann, Debbie Roberts, ing that the question of a new Linda Moore, and Dr. Patty courthouse be put on the ballot Huguley. . . Delaine Hickey at the primary election Aug. set the pace for all golfers 16. . . Patrick T. Plummer has Sunday, posting a 39 for nine announced his candidacy for holes and receiving top honors the office of county commisfor the day. Second was Rod sioner on the Republican Chaska with 41 and Dave ticket. . . Mrs. Harry Hanson Hutchings with 42 for third reports three inches of rain at place. For the women, Flo- Willard between 2 and 3 p.m. rence Groshans and Shannon Tuesday with water washing Granat posted 57s Sunday, over the highway. . . Bea tying for first place, only one Atkinson has filed on the Restroke ahead of Sherry Mei- publican ticket for Fallon dinger of Bowman (58). . . County Clerk and Recorder. . Myhre reunion will be held Thomas Gates of Denver has July 18-20 at Camp Need- been hired to teach general more. . . Stella Plummer was mathematics and geometry in honored on her 95th birthday Baker High School. . . The over the 4th of July weekend. Fallon County 4-H Agricul. . . A severe wind hit the tural Judging Day pictured Willard community Friday Dave Wang, Maureen O’Donevening. Gales over 60 mph nell, Harry Beggar from were reported, scattering hay Wibaux, Rodney Askin, Joan windrows. It was hoped the Jensen, James Turbiville, wind would blow away the Mary Turbiville, and James grasshoppers, but as many Sparks as participants. . . blew in as blew away. . . Tom Shelly Mackay and Kay Rost Price plans an extensive bike win the plant identification clinic for his Eagle Scout proj- contest on the Range Tour. ect. The clinic will be held 60 YEARS AGO July 26. Thursday, July 12, 1956 -Pearl Randash, serving her 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 8, 1976 -- first term as County Treasurer An estimated 2000 people of Fallon County, resigned were in Marmarth Sunday as Monday of last week. The the Little Missouri Saddle Commissioners accepted her Club presented their 12th an- resignation and appointed Esnual 4th of July rodeo. Connie ther Gunderson as County Bruha was crowned Marmarth Treasurer. . . Roland Gift anRodeo Queen of 1976-77. She nounces this week that his new is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. building has been opened for Ed Bruha. . . If you’re wonder- routine tire business at his new ing if the Bicentennial activi- location just west of Dreher’s ties and the All Class Reunion Studio on Highway 12. were successful, let us relate a few facts to you. When the 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 11, 1946 -numbers were totaled, it showed that over 1,000 had Baker is to have a new plumregistered for the all class re- mer. He is Don Morrow of union. The Jaycee sponsored Billings who is here with his “Anything Goes” sold 1340 wife and three children. He tickets. Sunday night the will operate the business from Chamber of Commerce and his home shop. . . John Bicentennial Committee’s Meccage, south of Baker, is fireworks display, one of the not allowing anything like a best ever seen in Baker, had a 100 percent hail loss keep him crowd of around 2,000 people. . . . Three men received the distinction of being the best dressed faces in Baker. Judges selected Wayne Rieger as the
from building his new home. . Denzil Young, Jr. arrived home Wednesday night from West Point, New York after being recently discharged from the Army. . . Plevna has been very busy the past two weeks completing their water system. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 16, 1936 -Baker Fire Dept., under the management of James Ovens, Jr., is having fire drills twice a week for the purpose of inspecting hydrants and to get experience in getting water as fast as possible in the desired location. . . High temperature reported for the week was 106 degrees. . . A huge crowd attended the Townsend picnic at Wildwood Park Thursday, but scheduled speakers, prostrated by heat, were unable to appear. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, July 15, 1926-After three and a half years as a minister in Fallon County churches, the Rev. Arthur Seebert has resigned. Rev. Seebert founded the Community Church. . . Mr. and Mrs. Hagaman and family of Plevna left by car for Jordan where they will make their home. . . Ernest Heinrich, proprietor of the Baker Creamery, left Monday for Rush City, Minn. where he will take care of matters concerning his deceased father’s estate. ________________________ ________________________
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100 Years Ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people. Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times turned 100 years old the week of May 25, 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then.
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Local pictures Sat.and Sun. The management of the Owego Theater will spring a new and novel surprise on Saturday and Sunday nights by showing a great many pictures of local people on the screen. The pictures are being made this week by Charles A. Sartain, one of the oldest camera men on the road and an expert with the Graflex camera. We will have the pleasure of seeing the people of Baker in every day life, many of the pictures funny and all of them good and comprising the widest possible range of interest. Mr. Sartain has carted a camera from Old Mexico to Alaska, and his pictures have pleased thousands of people in almost every state in the union, so that the management of the theater feel that they are really fortunate in securing his pictures for this date. ____________ : ____________
New blacksmith It will be of interest to the farmers of Fallon County to know that a new Blacksmith Shop has been opened in Baker where first-class workmanship and reasonable prices are the fixed rules. You will be satisfied with my work and will be treated fairly and squarely at all times. A. Brown - next to Grellinger’s Livery Barn - two blocks west of Main Street. ____________ : ____________
Locals and personals Dr. Young reports a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Pratt of Willard. Patient is at the Elizabeth Hospital and doing nicely. J.L. (Scottie) Gill has sold a half interest of his dray line to Wm. Boomer. Of course strict and prompt service will be maintained. H.S. Proctor, one of our leading jewelers, is spending a few days in the east buying his holiday line of goods. In our story about the brick plant in last issue, we mentioned the fact that a company had “corporated”, this is wrong. The statement should have read “Brick Company Will Incorporate”. It is a fact that Baker will soon have a plant and actually manufacture brick and judging from samples made of our clays, they will be the best. You can bet your bottom dollar, “if you wish”, that, when Mieir and Wintermute get behind a proposition, it is a sure go.
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Montana State High School Rodeo Finals volunteers, tornado survivors, county emergency relief workers and community volunteers were treated to a BBQ sponsored by Fallon County Fair June 30. Photos by Sherry Vogel
Community Healing MSHSRF Volunteer Appreciation BBQ By Sherry Vogel The Fallon County Fair, in partnership with county relief workers, hosted a BBQ for local area residents on June 30 to honor the many volunteers that worked to make the MSHSRF a success, as well as to honor tornado survivors and county emergency relief workers and community volunteers who assisted during and after the tornado struck Baker. Forty-nine local residents gathered to enjoy BBQ with representatives from three government agencies present to share valuable information in the aftermath of the disaster. Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana State Auditor Monica J. Lindeen’s office sent three representatives to answer the many insurance related questions that might have arose from the destruction of property, loss of dwelling, injuries, etc. If you have any questions or concerns they may be reached at 406-444-2040 or on the web at: www.csimt.gov Two representatives from Dept. of Labor were also present to discuss and share printed information concerning “fly by night” contractors that seen to follow storms of destruction to solicit repair work. They urge homeowners to ask all contractors to show proof of registration, liability insurance or worker’s compensation insurance. If you have any questions or concerns contact the Montana Dept. of Labor
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at www.rerd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-regulations/montana-contractor The evening concluded with Weather Storm Spotter Training presented by Tom Frieders from National Weather Service of Billings, Montana. He explained the weather conditions that aligned to form the EF 3 tornado that hit Baker on June 11th. Frieders presented a training program teaching the public to identify various clouds and weather conditions that might develop into severe storms. The group was given information to enable them to notify the National Weather Service of unusual sightings that help meteorologists make life-saving warning decisions. Many people signed up to become Skywarn Spotters at the end of the evening.
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The city and rural firefighters responded to numerous calls during the month. June 3 - Grass fire on Highway 7 north due to cigarette thrown into barrow pit. 6 - Auto accident between Baker and Plevna. 9 - Downed power line ignites grass fire on School House Road. 11 - Down power line ignites grass fire on Highway 7 north; lightning ignites grass fire on south Webster Road. 13 - Tornado sighting Brackett Butte Road 25 - Structure fire due to grass fire on Cap Rock Road. 26 - Grass fire due to haying equipment southeast of Baker; tractor fire on School House Road. 27 - Grass fire ignited by haying equipment on Shell Oil Road; mutual aid to Plevna structure fire. City calls: 11 - Tornado hits Baker 14 - Gas leak due to contractor’s equipment breaking line. 21 - Gas leak due to city crew’s equipment breaking line.
Submitted by Jay Gregory Twelve people came out to play pinochle July 3 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were three tables of four players each. Winners were Delbert Schweigert, Mae Bohle - had a thousand aces, Alvina Varner and Lorraine Meschke. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center.
Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-7787110. July 8 - Bring on the Cake and Let’s Decorate, Ekalaka July 9 - History Hike, Ekalaka July 13-16 - 4-H Congress July 19 - Carter County Range Tour July 20 - Tri-County Range Tour; Fallon County Livestock Committee meeting; Fallon County 4-H Council meeting
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By Sherry Vogel The Baker community will be gathering July 15 to show support for the Relay for Life for local individuals and families dealing with cancer. It seems timely to discuss summer skin cancer prevention. 1. Avoid the sun especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when it is at its brightest. 2. Wear sunscreen year-round. Apply sunscreen generously (one or two tablespoons) to all exposed areas and use a product with a SPF rating of at least 30 with coverage against both UVA and UVB rays. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside. * Remember, sunlight reflects off sand, water, snow and ice and these surfaces can magnify the effects of UV radiation by up to 80 percent. 3. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours once you are outside. 4. Cover your skin. Wear tightly woven, dark-colored clothing that covers your arms and legs, as a well as broad-rimmed hat to protect your face and neck. 5. Avoid tanning beds. The lighting used in these machines can actually be more harmful than the sun. 6. Know your sun-sensitive medications. Many medications increase the chance of your skin burning. Check with your doctor or pharmacist. ** Contrary to popular belief, tanned skin is not healthy skin. Rather, it’s skin that has been damaged by UV radiation.
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entrees such as: tempting pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, or homemade pie and ice cream, cookies or bars will be sold as team fundraisers. Exciting raffle prizes will be offered by various teams to boost fundraising goals. All raffles will be announced at the amphitheater. Winners do not have to be present to win. Many of the individual team camp sites will also offer a variety of items for sale. Come browse, you might just find a treasure. The Rock Jocks will help with fundraising efforts by selling song requests for $1.00. If you don’t like the song playing, $2.00 will silence it. The fun is in full swing! For $5.00 you can restart the silenced song and have it played through till the end of the tune. Luminaria bags, in honor of a survivor or in memory of someone who has lost their battle to cancer, can be purchased at the registration tent the day of the event. They sell for $10.00 each. Participants will have the option to decorate their bag, fill it with sand and place around the track so they know where it is located. If unable to purchased a luminary at the event, you may purchase one in advance by calling Janet Green at 406778-2767, Patti Brookes at 406-778-2070, or send an email to: pabrookes65@gmail.com
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Parents play a major role in the prevention of underage drinking State health officials are encouraging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of substance abuse. According to Vicki Turner of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Prevention Resource Center, studies show that parental disapproval of underage drinking is the number one reason youth chose not to drink. “Teens do listen to their parents,” Turner said, “and they listen to their parents more than anyone else, including their friends. That’s why it’s so important that parents know this information, and then take action to start the conversation now. As a parent, stay involved because you do make a difference.” One recent survey showcases a positive trend. In Montana, youth are reporting more parents having discussions with them about the dangers of any sub-
stances, at 42 percent in 2014, which is up from 38 percent in 2012. However, for this trend to continue, parents need to remain vigilant, especially when it comes to talking to their children about underage drinking. Recent survey information shows that alcohol remains the number one drug of abuse for Montana's youth. The most recent Montana Prevention Needs Assessment Survey found 15.6 percent of 8th graders, 36.2 percent of 10th graders, and 51.1 percent of 12th graders had used alcohol within the past 30 days. That’s why it’s vital to start the conversation early with teens about not using alcohol at an early age, Turner stresses. Vital ‘conversation starter’ information is readily available online at: http://parentpower.mt.gov/resources.sht ml Turner states that a majority of parents
don’t start talking to their teen about not drinking alcohol until 10th grade, but that is two years too late. “Most parents are unaware of their child’s alcohol use,” she said. “They think, ‘not my kid’. Parents first must open up the lines of communication with their children well before high school, which can often lead to a greater chance of them making healthy decisions.” DPHHS reminds Montanans May 1621 is National Prevention Week. National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and substance use disorders and the importance of primary prevention. To keep informed about this and other public health topics, consider subscribing to DPHHS Health in the 406 messages by going to www.healthinthe406.mt.gov
PUGS Honor Roll ___ Eastern Star Chapter #60 of Baker provided outstanding third, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students with a certificate, a magnet, and GETIM Here gift certificate as part of a program to recognize academic achievement. To qualify for the Pull Up Grades (PUGS) honor roll, a student must bring up one class grade one level without going down in any other subject. Students with perfect grades can qualify if they maintain their outstanding performance. Forty-seven students qualified for the PUGS honor roll for the third quarter. Third grade: Emily Burdick, Kimber Custer, Chance Follmer, Austin Gaub, Kayl Hadley, Jimmy Miller, Ava Sheldon, Bodee Swarts, Taiklyn Wyrick. Chase Follmer, Hope Gonsioroski, Kane Olsen, Brendon Reetz, Sydnee Lawlar, Zander Rost, Walter West. Fourth grade: Katlynn Gaub, Hawkin Hall, Conrad Hess, Riley Lutts, Riley Williams, Mallory Varner, Saraya Afrank, Riley Davis, River Emigh, Quinn Griffith. Jaron Lingle, Jessica Stark, Chloee Thurlow, Raquel Tronstad. Fifth grade: Ethan Gundlach, Walker Hadley, Desiree Hester, Codi Melton, Bryant O’Connor, Kendall Shepherd, Jacey Gorder, Harlee Graham, Parker Helgoth, Owen Stieg. Sixth grade: Daylee Hanson, Ashlyn Lutts, Emily Shumaker, Sayge Barkley, Shianne Beach, Maria Moser, Anika Ploeger.
McDonald Mid-Rivers to focus on expanding Caremobile rural broadband access ___________ offering free In a long-awaited order with excess of $100 Million. The a long-term plan to bring fiber roots in 2009’s “National final support amount that will to our members, but it will Broadband Plan,” the Federal be available to the company is take many years and require children’s Communications Commis- not yet known; rural compa- our unwavering attention. (FCC) on March 31, nies will be working through These changes will allow Middental care sion 2016, adopted significant re- a support election process Miles City - Holy Rosary Healthcare Foundation, in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald Caremobile, will hold free dental clinics for children July 11-13, 2016 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. A no appointment necessary clinic will be held July 11 from noon - 5 p.m. with refreshments and treats donated by McDonald’s. Scheduled appointments are available now July 12-13 for children ages 1-17 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 Cithy area. Free dental care has been provided by the Foundation to over 1,700 children since the program started in 2005. According to census data, approximately 74 percent of children in Montana are without dental insurance.
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forms to the Universal Service Fund support program for rural telephone and Internet providers. The purpose of the new regulatory framework, which impacts several companies in Montana including Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc., is to "preserve and advance" voice and broadband service in rural areas. The FCC will provide about $20 billion to the nation’s rural providers over the next ten years targeted to the rural areas most in need of the money. According to information released by the FCC, there are 7,757 homes and businesses in the Mid-Rivers service area that do not have any access to true broadband speeds, and that are also too costly to serve without support which makes them eligible for the new program. In return for receiving Federal support, which is funded by telephone customers nationwide, Mid-Rivers will be required to meet various broadband deployment requirements over the ten-year period. The Cooperative will also need to charge monthly broadband service rates to customers in these regulated rural areas that are based on the FCC’s urban rate survey, which determines both minimum and maximum rates that are “reasonably comparable” to those available in cities. The estimated cost of the required fiber construction in the Mid-Rivers area is well in
with the FCC in the coming months to determine the final dollar amounts that will be made available. “This new program should finally allow Mid-Rivers to make some real progress in building essential broadband services to our Cooperative members,” stated General Manager Michael Candelaria. “But it is going to require a focused approach, the most efficient use of our limited labor resources, and sticking to a logical construction plan. The build-out obligations are a big deal and we have to be able to meet them.” Mid-Rivers recently announced related plans to turn off cable television services in several small rural towns in preparation for these major regulatory changes. Impacted customers in Baker, Bloomfield, Circle, Ekalaka, Fallon, Lambert, Richey, Roundup, Savage, Terry, West Glendive, West Sidney and Wibaux received a letter notifying them that cable television services will no longer be provided after November 30, 2016. The letters also stated: “Mid-Rivers was founded as a telephone cooperative in 1952 to provide essential communications services that were not available from any other company. Today, the new essential service for business, healthcare and education that only Mid-Rivers is able to adequately provide to members is broadband Internet over fiber. We have developed
Rivers to focus on our core mission of delivering high quality and steadily improving phone and Internet services to your community and other Cooperative members.” Other small cable TV systems in Ryegate, Lavina, and surrounding rural areas were turned down last year, and the Jordan system is scheduled for turndown May 31. In total, less than 2,000 customers across all of these areas were still subscribing to cable television services, which have been largely replaced by Internet video and satellite TV options in recent years. The Cooperative is working with Eagle Satellite, a Montana company, to insure that adequate television service options are made available to residents prior to the November turndown date.
PUBLIC NOTICE The Fallon County Commission will be discussing amending the Planning Department Fee Schedule with the following changes on Monday, July 11, 2016. The changes that are being proposed are to balance the revenue and the costs associated with the following applications and permits.
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Public health officials issue rabies reminder State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. From 2009 to 2015, 162 animals submitted for testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for rabies. Most of the animals were bats, some were skunks, and a few were other wild and domestic animals. Rabies is a fatal disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warmblooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Bats are a great concern in Montana because a bite may not be noticeable. Encounters between humans and wild animals often increase in spring and summer months because of the time spent hiking and engaging in other outdoor activities. Rabies can be prevented by avoiding contact with wild animals and seeking preventive treatment if you think you have been exposed. If a wild animal cannot be located or submitted for testing, a person may need to undergo a series of shots to prevent disease. In 2015, administration of treatment to prevent infection was recommended to nearly 200 individuals. If someone is bit-
ten by a domestic dog, cat or ferret, the animal can be observed, avoiding the series of shots. “Any bat that has physical contact with a person, or is found in an area where contact may have occurred but gone undetected, such as a bedroom with a sleeping adult or child, should be tested for rabies when possible,” says Elton Mosher, an epidemiologist with the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). “Do not damage the head of the bat, because the brain is needed for the rabies test.” DPHHS and DOL remind everyone of the following rabies prevention tips: • Do not feed or handle wild animals, especially bats. Teach children never to touch wild animals or handle bats, even dead ones. Ask children to tell an adult if they see or find a bat. • Vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies. Cats are especially susceptible to rabies exposure as a result of more contact with wild animals than dogs. All dogs and cats should have a current rabies certificate. • Bat-proof your house. Bats must not be allowed in living areas of your home. Put screens on all windows, doors
and chimneys to prevent bats from entering. You can prevent bats from roosting in attics or buildings by covering outside entry points, loosely hanging clear plastic sheeting or bird netting over these areas. Bats crawl out and leave, but cannot re-enter. To avoid trapping any young bats who will die or try to make their way into your rooms, seal the openings permanently after August or in the fall after bats have left for the season. • Watch for abnormal wild animal behavior. Most wild animals avoid humans and seeing skunks and bats during the daytime is rare. If you see an animal acting strangely, leave it alone and contact law enforcement or an animal control agency if you think it may pose a danger. “If you or your child has any contact with a bat or find a bat in your home, or are bitten or scratched by any wild or stray animal, contact your health care provider for appropriate follow-up,” Mosher added. For additional information on rabies visit the DPHHS website at www.dphhs.gov or contact your local health department, DOL at (406) 4449761 or the DPHHS at (406) 444-0273.
Precautions to avoid hantavirus _____________ The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reminds Montanans to be aware this spring about the risk of hantavirus. Health officials say that hantavirus infection can occur during any month, but spring and summer months pose the highest risk for exposure as people clean cabins, outbuildings and campers or begin spring and summer recreation activities outdoors and come in contact with mouse and rat nesting materials. “Before you start cleaning garages, sheds or dusting off your camping gear, it is important to look for evidence of rodents and take steps to protect yourself,” said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. With 42 cases of hantavirus reported since 1993, Montana has one of the highest rates of infection in the U.S. Han-
tavirus infection can cause severe illness and death with one in four of Montana cases resulting in death. Studies in Montana have shown that the deer mouse, the most common host of the virus, is well disbursed throughout the state and often tests positive for the virus. “When you open the door on your garage or cabin to begin spring cleaning, stop and think,” Opper cautions. “People can become infected when they breath in air contaminated by the virus. It is important to not do things that raise dust, such as sweeping or vacuuming if signs of rodents are present. Protecting yourself and cleaning correctly will protect you and your family.” The best way to prevent hantavirus transmission is to control rodent populations in
areas where you live and work. When cleaning areas where rodents may have been present, the following precautions should be followed: • Wear rubber or plastic gloves. • Thoroughly spray/soak area with a disinfectant or mixture of bleach and water to reduce dry dusty conditions in the area being cleaned. • Wipe or mop the area with a sponge or paper towel (throw away items after use). • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after removing gloves. • Never sweep or vacuum in these areas as this can stir up dust and aerosolize the droppings. More information on hantavirus and its prevention can be found on the DPHHS website at: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/
Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture information is available by calling 406-778-2266
Dare to Be an Andrew Oh I’d love to be an Andrew For he told Peter you know. And Peter to lead three thousand men That they to Heaven might go. I bet that Andrew told a lot more As he journeyed on his way. Most of the twelve died early
though That’s what the records say. But just imagine if you tell one And they preached as Peter preached. Your words could go out multiplied Maybe just a few words each. But telling the good news everywhere Jesus died for all. Endured the nails and the mocking
To save our souls from Hell. For Hell’s a real destination Checking the record again. It’s a place of blackness and darkness Not a place to dabble in sin. So Andrew told Peter and Peter told us He expounded the way to them all. All who would hear of the ghastly cross And heed the loving call. By Prairie Singer
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • June 6, 2016 - June 19, 2016 - Calls for service: Several hours working the tornado June 11-14; 5 non-injury crashes; 6 public assists; 6 agency assists; 1 arrest for disorderly conduct; 1 arrest for simple assault; 10 law enforcement information contacts; 2 alarms (unfounded); 6 animal complaints; 17 traffic stops, 3 vehicle unlocks; 1 911 hangup (unfounded)
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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.
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 Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 10. Hospital Helpers, July 11. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, July 12. Baker CowBelles; School Board, 7 p.m., high school board room, July 13. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, July 17. County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m., July 18. Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, July 19. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, July 20. Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, July 21.
FROM THE BENCH City Court • Matthew Thomas Monck, Ismay, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court, ticket issued 6/14/16. • Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, disorderly conduct, bond forfeited $185, ticket issued 5/27/16. • Katelynn Gleena Schwindt, Baker, disorderly conduct, bond forfeited $185, ticket issued 5/27/16. • Krystie Elizabeth Madsen, Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 5/19/16. • Krystie Elizabeth Madsen, Baker, vicious animal, bond
forfeited $150, ticket issued 5/19/16. • Colton David Cornwell, Baker, open container, bond forfeited $100, ticket issued 5/21/16. • Brandon Lynn Brooks, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to re-register, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 6/11/16.
Justice Court • Frankie Wayne Stringer, Medicine Lake, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/15/16. • Isaiah Jesse Uvalli, Timber Lake, SD, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 6/15/16.
TC Shelhamer started 7th and finished 3rd in his heat and started 8th and finished 4th in the feature race at Southwest Speedway in Dickinson last weekend. Luke Holestine won the B Main for modified at the Bump N Run in Glendive July 4.
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DPHHS offers West Nile Virus prevention tips State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection with West Nile Virus (WNV). Summer is a prime time for exposure to mosquitos capable of transmitting WNV. However, Montanans can reduce their chances of being bitten by following the advice of public health experts. Public health officials are also reminding the public that while WNV is a concern in Montana, Zika virus is not. In fact, the mosquitos that carry Zika virus have not been found in Montana or neighboring states. To minimize risk of WNV, experts recommend reducing mosquito populations by removing mosquito breeding areas in and around the home. Simple steps such as draining bird-baths, wading pools or any container with still water every few days will minimize breeding sites. Because it is not possible to eliminate all breeding sites, there are several recommendations people can follow to avoid being bitten. This includes wearing and safely using insect repellent when outdoors and wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts when possible. “The best way to prevent West Nile virus is to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites,” said DPHHS Director Richard Opper. “We encourage everyone to take precautions against West Nile while recreating outside this summer.” The 4 D’s of West Nile virus prevention should be followed to reduce the chance of mosquito bites. Dusk / Dawn: Peak mosquitos biting hours are dusk to dawn. Limit outdoor activity during those times. If you must be outside, be sure to protect yourself from bites. Dress: Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin. DEET: Cover exposed skin with a repellant containing the chemical DEET, which is most effective against mosquito bites. Drain: Empty any containers holding standing water because they can be excellent
breeding grounds for viruscarrying mosquitoes. WNV is transmitted to humans by infected mosquitos through bites. Most, about four out of five people infected will experience no symptoms and develop immunity. About one in five infected people develop a low grade fever, headache and muscle aches that begin a week or two after becoming infected. Generally, no treatment is needed. However, in less than one percent of infected people, serious, life-threatening symptoms develop including headache, rash, high fever, stiff neck, mental confusion, and other symptoms. Individuals who develop any of these symptoms should see their health-care provider immediately. The number of WNV human cases in Montana varies from year to year. Over 200 cases were reported in 2003 and 2007, but generally the average is about ten reported human infections each year. Cases reported are more likely to be those that are severe and about one-third of Montana cases required hospitalization. “We can’t predict whether we’ll have a summer with little transmission of WNV or a more severe season,” said Christine Mulgrew, DPHHS WNV Program Manager. “That is why it is important to protect yourself from mosquito bites and eliminate breeding sites around your home.” With over 90 percent of cases occurring in August and September, it is time to start actively preventing mosquito bites.” For more information go to the DPHHS website at www.dphhs.mt.gov. To keep informed about this and other public health topics, consider subscribing to DPHHS Health in the 406 messages by going to www.healthinthe406.mt.gov
Farmers do more than feed the world By Katie Heger We’re probably all familiar with the phrase, “Farmers feed the world”. And, yes, farmers truly do feed the world. Some from a very small-scale farm to provide for their own family or neighbors and others for larger markets near and far, but the phrase itself has started to irritate me. It is just so cliche and doesn’t nearly cover all that agriculture is about. On our family farm, we do so much more than feed the world. Now, let me explain. Yes, my farm grows crops and some of those crops are made into food products such as bread, tofu, soy milk, wheat cereal flakes, and refried beans. But that is not all. Much of our crops are used to make things like ink, insulation, crayons, carpet, livestock feed and ethanol. Not all of what is grown on my farm and many other
farms solely provides a commodity that is used as food food that is used to feed a growing population here in my small rural town and places all over the world. So what do we do on our farm besides grow food, livestock feed, soybeans for insulation and crayons and corn for ethanol? We analyze the soil looking for specific nutrient values; we enrich our knowledge base by attending classes; we shovel and scoop; we climb and sweep; we plan and evaluate; we repair; we research new seeds available and weed issues; we plant and harvest, nurture and protect the plants that grow in our fields. We make decisions every minute of every day to be sustainable and leave this third generation farm better for upcoming generations. On our farm we draw out an outline, perhaps one would
say the frame of a puzzle with the squiggly lines defining interior pieces. Each one of those interior pieces is a plot of land we farm. Then we identify soil types and nutrient levels in various places on each field, layering one level of information onto the base of the puzzle, piece by piece. Then we take the available seed varieties, match them to the soil type, weed and disease pressure, and any insect issues. (And yes, we do use some seed that has been researched and developed to be resistant to pests and weed controls to meet our needs, raise a healthy crop and attempt to minimize applications of substances aiding in growing health plants. These genetically modified seeds are one of many tools we use to grow healthy crops.) We then transfer all the information into a computer program,
called Precision Farming software, in our planter and seeder to plant the seeds. We also use that information in the sprayer to care for plants as they grow. We can monitor how much seed is planted, how far apart the seeds are planted, how much fertilizer and exactly where it is placed, and adjust these settings as we go. That means we can take a map and data from the past years, analyze it, and know that certain parts of a field grow a smaller amount of crop than another. We then can adjust how much seed and nutrients we place in those areas. The future of farming is much more than planting a few seeds to feed the world. It is technology, ongoing training, sharing our story, protecting our rights and preserving our resources for generations to come.
New federal employment rules bring big change By Ronna Alexander Executive Director of the Montana Society of Association Executives A new set of rules being promulgated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has the potential to cause a major shift in the employment structure for most Montana employers. Unfortunately, it’s a change many don’t yet know is coming. The new rules would alter who qualifies to be an “exempt” employee, that is, an employee exempt from tracking hours worked. Today, exempt employees are those who work in administrative, professional, or management roles in the organization and who make at least $23,660 annually. Exempt employees fill an important role in the workplace - they’re granted more flexible work hours and more autonomy over their schedule. Their roles are more dependent on work outcomes than on hours worked. Sometimes,
they’re expected to go beyond normal work hours - for instance a bookkeeper preparing for tax season or a store manager completing the monthly inventory. For many, achieving exempt status comes with a real sense of accomplishment. It’s a sign they’ve been given more responsibility in their jobs, and the freedom to no longer have to track hours and “punch the clock”. The new rules being proposed by DOL would force many employees who are currently exempt to be reclassified to hourly workers. Specifically, they have proposed to more than double the income threshold from the current $23,660 to $50,440. Such a sweeping change would affect thousands of workers in Montana, some of whom have been exempt for decades. Those workers will now have to track their hours and be subject to a much stricter work schedule than
they are used to. The change would also drive up personnel costs for employers. That will likely lead to many employers cutting back hours, reducing wages, or trimming their benefits package. The rule encompasses nonprofit employers as well as those in the private sector, and it’s those nonprofits that will feel the biggest pinch. Unlike for-profit companies, nonprofits have far less flexibility to pass along increasing costs to their clientele. They have tighter budgets, and a higher proportion of workers who will fall under the new $50,440 threshold. The DOL rules are a one size fits all approach. The income thresholds are the same for low-wage states, like Montana, as they are for higher-income states like New York or California. In other words, employees in Montana are more likely to fall under the
income threshold than their counterparts in other states. This is a very large change for Montana employers, and it’s coming fast. The new rules are expected to be announced in their final form in the next couple of months, from which time employees will have only a couple more months to come into compliance. It is not an inevitable change. Due to the effects the rules will have on employees and employers alike, legislation has begun moving in Congress to block the rules and force DOL to take into consideration the concerns of nonprofit organizations and employers in small states. This is an issue we need our Congressional delegation unified on. Please join me in urging Senators Tester and Daines, and Congressman Zinke to support and co-sponsor the Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act.
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WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT ____________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bath trailer home in Plevna. Available about mid-July. Peace Lutheran Church, call 406-7725529. 28-31c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
FOR SALE ____________________________ HAY FOR SALE: 6,000 ton winter wheat hay, 1200 ton barley hay, 400 ton millet hay. Call Charles Moore, Inc., Miles City, MT 406951-1650. Also available for hay trucking. 27-30c ____________________________ FOR SALE: 2002 Liberty modular home, 76 ft. x 32 ft., three bedroom, two and one-half baths, Baker, MT. Needs to be moved. $55,000. For more info call 406978-2128. 27-31c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc
HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for temporary workers to assist in the presentation of the Fallon County Fair from August 17-21, 2016. Positions include: ticket sales, ticket takers, janitors, gatekeepers, clerks, superintendents, superintendent helpers, stage hands, and drivers. Applicants 16 years and older are preferred. Pay is in accordance with the county salary schedule. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Submit applications and inquires to: Barb Lechler at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Office, 3440 South Hwy 7, PO Box 998, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2451. 28-29c __________________________ HELP WANTED - Need someone to paint windows. Call 406778-2938 or 778-3344. 28-31nc __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Position is located 25
miles south of Baker, MT and consists of 70 percent farming and mechanics and 30 percent ranching. Wages are competitive, dependent on qualifications and include transportation reimbursement. Experience and a fire for production ag is a must! Call 406-975-6236 for details. 26-28c
CARDS OF THANKS _______________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Baker Fire Department for their assistance in putting out my grass fire. Sure would make a good crew for picking rocks. Lorraine Boespflug 28p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Baker Rural Fire Dept and Byron Wolenetz and staff for their quick response to our fire. Rod and Max Rost Roddy and Juanita Rost Jay and Linda Rost and families 28c
LEGALS __________________________ AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT An audit of the financial affairs of the Town of Plevna, Montana, has been conducted by James J. Wosepka, CPA. The audit covered fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Section 2-7-521, MCA requires the publication of a summary of significant findings as follows. Summary of Significant Findings The audit report for the Town of Plevna for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, contained Independent Auditor’s Report on the Town’s general purpose financial statements. The reports issued for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, were unmodified reports. The following is a listing of the Summary of Findings. This is only a summary and is not intended to be used as an Audit Report. Current Year Comments Annual Financial Report not timely filed Criteria: MCA 2-7-503 and 7-6611(2) require the Annual Financial Report of the preceding year to be filed with the State within six months of the end of the reporting period. Condition: The Annual Financial Report for June 30, 2015, was not filed until January, 2016. Effect: The report was late. Recommendation: Have staff available to complete the work timely. Public Inspection of Audit Report The complete audit report is on file and open to public inspection in the Town Office at 121 Main, Plevna, Montana. Very Truly Yours, s/Jodi Miller Clerk/Treasurer Town of Plevna 28c
MNAXLP ____________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Plaintiff
Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County Jesse D. Schell, Plaintiff, vs. Jacob Oberlander, Martha Oberlander, John Doe, and all other persons unknown claiming or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon, the real property located in Fallon County, Montana, described as: Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the Plevna Original Townsite, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof now on file and of record in the Office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, Defendants. Honorable Nickolas Murnion Case No. DV 2016-7 SUMMONS The State of Montana to the above-named Defendants and to all other persons unknown, greeting: You are Hereby Summoned to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your Answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to lands situated in Fallon County, Montana, particularly described as follows: Lots 16 and 17 in Block 3 of the Plevna Original Townsite, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof now on file and of record in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 22nd day of June, 2016. Jeraldine A. Newell, Clerk of Court By: s/Keli R. Bertsch, Deputy (SEAL) 27-29c
MNAXLP ___________________________ NOTICE OF PENDING TAX LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that 2015 delinquent real estate property taxes, including penalty, interest and costs, are a lien on the property upon which the taxes are assessed. At 10 o’clock AM on the 20th day of July 2016, an interest in the delinquent property on which the taxes are delinquent will be offered for sale. The sale will take place at the City/County Administration Building in front of the Fallon County Treasurer’s Office, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. If the delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid prior to the time of the tax lien sale, the lien will be offered for sale. If the tax lien is not sold, Fallon County will become the purchaser and a Tax Lien Sale Certificate will be issued to Fallon County. A complete list of each property on which the taxes are delinquent is on file in the office of the Fallon County Treasurer and is open to inspection. Dated this 23rd day of June, 2016 Barbara E. Ketterling Fallon County Treasurer/Assessor PO Box 787, Baker, MT 59313 MCA 15-17-122 26-28c
MNAXLP ____________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, July 12, 2016 7:00 p.m. (All materials pertaining to this public hearing may be viewed in the Fallon County Planning Department.) The City of Baker Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing
Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room. The purpose of this hearing is to review a variance request submitted by Timothy Schwindt. Mr. Schwindt submitted a Zoning Compliance Permit on June 1, 2016. Mr. Schwindt is requesting a 1’ variance from the relief standard in a residential district yard. The relief standard allows for a five (5) foot setback from the side, and the landing he is proposing would be 4’ from the north side of his property. 76-2-321 Board of Adjustment (1) a city or town council or other legislative body may provide for the appointment of a board of adjustment and in the regulations and restrictions adopted pursuant to the authority of this part may provide that the board of adjustment may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance in harmony with its general purposes and intent and in accordance with the general or specific rules contained in the ordinance. 76.20.323 Powers of Board of Adjustment (1) The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the above-mentioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. All written comments pertaining to this hearing can be made to: fallonsec@midrivers.com or PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. Verbal comments can be made to 406778-7111. 26-28c
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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTINGS 4 BR. - 2 BA. - 2 Car Garage - 1438 sq ft home on Corner Lot 602- SO. 5th St. W. $159,000. 3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave. 3 BR. - 2 BA. - Large. Garage - 2011 Modular - 1064 sq ft. 308 Keirle Rd. Quick Sale $79,000 Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,
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 Human Resource Office 105 Seven Mile Drive Glendive, MT 59330 406-687-3336 or 800-452-2288
HELP WANTED Seasonal Combination Technician No experience required, however must be able to be trained in the Outside Plant job duties (position requires that individual must live close enough to reporting location so that individual is able to respond in the time allotted)
Reporting location: Baker, MT (1 POSITION FOR COMBINATION TECHNICIAN) Position will remain open until filled. If interested in applying, please complete a company application and forward to (applications can be located at www.midrivers.com)
Human Resource Administrator Mid-Rivers Communications 105 Seven Mile Drive Glendive, MT 59330 Mid-Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In addition, unless the reasonable demands of the position require it, applications are considered without regard to age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex. Mid-Rivers will consider making reasonable accommodation for applicants with physical or mental disabilities if it will allow them to perform the essential functions of the job.
FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities
Nursing Services is looking for RN, LPN, AND C.NA. positions for our long term care and critical access hospital. Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5185. Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the aboce jobs.
All Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.
SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. SPEND LOCAL. ENJOY LOCAL. It takes you to start the trend.
Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work and play.
Baker, MT Assisted Living - Immediate Openings Fun, comfortable, and relaxed homelike setting
Needing reliable, kindhearted caregivers Night shifts 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. available with some weekends Part-time Housekeeping position also available Call Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 or stop by and pick up an application
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
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. ___________________________________________________ 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 ___________________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGES: Draw eligible cash out of your home & eliminate mortgage payments. Seniors 62+! FHA insured. Purchase, refinance & VA loans also. In home personal service. Free 28 page catalog. 1-888-660-3033. All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage.com ___________________________________________________ NW Montana Real Estate. Several large acreage parcels. Company owned. Bordered by National Forest. Timber. Water. Tungstenholdings.com. (406)293-3714. ___________________________________________________
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3.52Ac $259/month Boulder, MT- 2.12Ac $391/month Absaraokee, MT- 21.3 Ac $203/month Red Lodge, MTMore properties online Justin Joyner, Steel Horse RE www.ownerfinancemt.com 406-539-1420. ___________________________________________________ 3 bedroom 2 bath 1400+ sq ft on nearly 1 acre. New carpet and linoleum. Fireplace. Lincoln, Montana's Wilderness Paradise. $140,000 by owner Call 406-362-4713 ___________________________________________________ 2011 16x80 3bed 2 bath includes Skirting a/c Delivered and setup within 100 miles of Billings. $39,900 3 left. Call Now! 406-259-4663. ___________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-CommercialStorefronts. 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 ___________________________________________________ Cook-Kicking Horse Job Corps. Part of team responsible for
meal preparation and providing training to Culinary Arts Trainees. Full-time, $10.75-13.70/hr. Ronan, MT Apply at http://cskt.org ___________________________________________________ Assistant Nurse- Kicking Horse Job Corps. Assist Health & Wellness Manager in providing medical services for staff and students. $19.23-22.45/hr. Ronan, MT Apply at http://cskt.org ___________________________________________________ Quality Transportation is hiring CDL-A Drivers. Locations in NV and CA. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. Call 775635-2443 or www.qtinv.net for application. ___________________________________________________ Guitar Wanted! Locally musician will pay up $12,500 for pre1975 Gibson. Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. ___________________________________________________ LINCOLN BIKE RALLY-Lincoln, MT-JULY 8-10, 2016. ALL riders & non-riders welcome! Brews & Booze tasting, $3000 fun run, Stunt Riders, Live Music, Bike Show, Bike Wash. Contact: Ron mtbronco@hotmail.com ___________________________________________________
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Pizza w/ Breaksticks $6.00
Chicken Strips w/ Jalapeno Corn Nuggets $6.00
Western Burger w/Onion Rings & F’real Shake $7.00
Shrimp w/ French Fries $6.00
BBQ Pork w/ Cheeseballs $6.00 www.farmersunionoilcenex.com
Fallon County Day ushers in July 4th celebration By Sherry Vogel Independence Day started off with a bang as 28 participants competed in an early morning 5k Walk/Run on July 4th. The top winners in six age brackets were age 7-19: Maleah Graham and Aaron Smith; age 20-29: Paitton Herbst; age 3039: Gina Phillips and Tavis Renner; Age 40-49 Tammy Reetz; age 50-59 Karen Beyers; age 60-69, Connie Schell and Leo Miller. Seventeen children in laced up sneakers were ready to run in the Kid’s Fun Run following the adults 5k. Winners were
Max Moore, Haizer Selle, Kynlie Moore, Lincoln Phillips, Kailer Junso, and Matthew Phillips. That afternoon seven teams of six, many decked out in red, white and blue, took the sandlot court to compete in a double elimination volleyball tournament. The Patriots were the prevailing team. Team members are Jade Boggs, Jason & Shye Coulter, Amanda Knuths, Sheila O’Connor, Marisa Packineau, Ryan Varner and Michele Wrzesinski. The horseshoe tourney had 26 participants who played a friendly game of
doubles. Gary Gorder and Justin Koenigsfeld claimed the championship title. Without lake access, the Splash Park located in Ironhorse Park was welcomed entertainment. It delighted many children. The children also enjoyed fun challenges offered by numerous inflatable amusements. Toward evening, dark clouds rolled in across the lake threatening rain, but nothing more. The sky cleared before the greatly anticipated community fireworks ignited the night sky.
Fallon County Day, Fun For All Ages
Fallon County Day ended with a community firework display ignited by Baker Fire Department July 4.
Villa Happenings
July 4 was ‘double the fun’ for Rayna & Rose Routier as they pay tribute to the Stars & Stripes in matching stylish dresses. They are the 14 mo. old twins of Riley & Jessica Routier of Buffalo, SD. Photo by Sherry Vogel
Harold Pratt of Superior Care Villa certainly does not mind getting his hands dirty. He likes gardening and especially planting flowers for everyone to enjoy.