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F ALLON C OUNTY F AIR Schedule of Events Wednesday, August 19 8 a.m. - Horse/Horse Trail 11 a.m. - Llamas & Alpacas 1 p.m. - Goat Trail 2:15/3:15 p.m. - Cat/Dog

Thursday, August 20

Fair rodeo will have a whole new look

By Lori Kesinger When fans come to see the rodeo this year many will wonder if they are seeing things right - the arena will be different.

After decades of use, the old arena was becoming outdated and wasn’t safe for rodeo stock or contestants. Many contestants didn’t want to compete in Baker because of the conditions.

The Fair Board listened to numerous comments on needed improvements and consulted the stock contractor prior to construction. The most drastic changes to the new arena included moving the announcer’s stand farther back for a better view of the bucking chutes. Timed events moved to the

south end. More pens were added in the back; new sand for the arena surfacing; and overall, the arena extended and made wider.

“We tried to make it bigger and better for all events,” said Fair Board member Jerrid Geving.

Crews have been working steadily over the summer to ensure the arena would be complete and ready for the fair. The new arena will improve rodeo performances and competitors will find it more user friendly.

PRCA Rodeos will start at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Fallon County Fair.

Top names headline Fallon County Fair Rodeo Fallon County Fair and Rodeo for 2015 is shaping up to be a great production. Baker will have 425 contestants from three countries, 23 states and four Canadian Provinces. They will all be competing for part of the $60,000 purse raised by the Fair Board and supporting businesses and residents of Fallon County.

Scheduled to compete in bareback are Ty Breuer, Austin Foss, Heath Ford and Tanner Aus. In tie-down roping we will see Mike Johnson, Cody Ohl, Clint Cooper, and Riley Pruitt. Those competing in sad-

dle bronc will be Jesse Bail, Cole Elshere, Jesse Kruse, and Chuck Schmidt., Tyrell Smith, Steven Dent and Clay Elliot.

Some of the steer wrestlers will be Linn Churchill, Beau Franzen and Jake Rinehart. Team roping will be Nick Sartain, Rich Skelton, Britt Williams, Matt Zancanella, Matt Sherwood, Brady Tryan, Jhett Johnson, Travis Tryan, Kaleb Driggers, Martin Lucero, Kollin VohAhn, Luke Brown, Charly Crawford, Shay Carroll, Chase Tryan, Dustin Bird, Russell Cardoza and Dugan Kelly.

Ladies barrel racing will have Lisa Lockhart, Nikki Steffes, Carlee Pierce, Brittany Diaz, Sherrylynn Johnson, Layna Kight, Mary Walker, Kassidy Dennison.

In bull riding, there will be four of the top six in the current world standing, including Sage Kimzey, Brennon Eldred, Parker Breding, Brett Stall, Clayton Savage, and Bobby Welsh.

Slack will be Friday morning, Aug. 21, at 8:00. There will be a $5.00 admittance fee for slack. Saturday and Sunday’s performances will begin each day at 1:00 p.m.

Wagner dies in crash in Carter County Stan Wagner, 16-year-old Baker teen, died in an August 7 single-vehicle rollover on Powderville Road near Ekalaka.

According to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office, the teen and his 16-year-old passenger were heading west down the gravel road when his pickup went off the road and into a ditch.

American Legion collecting photos Fallon Post #35 of the American Legion is attempting to collect a photo of each veteran that has his or her name engraved on the Fallon County Veterans Memorial in Steve McClain Park in Baker.

About 200 photos of veterans are on display at the American Legion in Baker and approximately 400 need to be added. Photos will put a face with the name for future generations and will further honor those who served.

Send any 8x10 photo of your veteran relative to Fallon Post #35 of the American Legion, PO Box 901, Baker, MT 59313.

He attempted to correct the truck and get it back on the road which caused it to go into a broadside slide and rolling once.

Wagner was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the truck. He died at the scene from his injuries.

His passenger was wearing a seat belt. She sus-

tained minor injuries and was able to make a phone call for help.

Speed and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash.

Stan is the son of Jake and Wendy Wagner of Baker.

Fairgoers can enjoy festivities, but NO pets allowed

By Lori Kesinger Concerts, carnival rides, fair food, and pets - only the first three are allowed at the Fallon County Fairgrounds.

During the Fair, the only animals allowed on the grounds are trained service dogs, animals on exhibit or those used during competition or events, such as in the Pet Parade Friday evening.

There are no accommodations for pets at the fairgrounds.

In years past, fair officials dealt with several pet incidents, specifically dog waste left in high traffic areas on the grounds. Any animal waste can pose a health risk to fairgoers. Pet waste carries bacteria, viruses and parasites that can make people, especially children, sick. Besides, no one

wants to step in it either.

If the weather is hot, pet owners also should not leave their animals in a vehicle while they attend the fair. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. For example, on an 85 degree day, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within ten minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Pets may suffer irreversible organ damage or die if they become overheated.

The best thing pet owners can do during the fair is leave their pets at home or make other arrangements for their care.

Walk or run the Spartan 5K for a good cause

By Lori Kesinger Runners and walkers around the community will have the opportunity to stay in shape, help a good cause and have a lot of fun during a 5K run/walk scheduled in Baker. The Spartan 5K Run/Walk is being held Saturday, Aug. 22, in an effort to raise proceeds for the Loretta Dapkiewicz Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Spencer Losing started the run/walk last year as a way to raise funds for a trip to Europe. This year he says the cause is for a better reason. “This is a way to get the community involved in something important,” Losing said.

The run/walk will be non-competitive as no times will be recorded. Participants can be any age and may run or walk the course according to their ability. The run/walk will start at the Baker High School track and follow a set course through the streets of Baker. Registration is onsite at 7:30 a.m. and the run/walk will start at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $10 and participants will receive a T-shirt and water bottle.

For further information or questions, contact Spencer Losing at 406-778-2440.

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7:30 a.m. - Goats 8:50/9 a.m. - Bum Goats/ Bum Lambs 11:30 a.m. - Sheep 1:00/2:00 p.m. - Rabbit/Poultry 6:00-11 p.m. - Funtime Carnival 7 p.m. - Freestyle Motocross Jagertown to follow on patio until 1 a.m.

Friday, August 21 8 a.m. - PRCA & WPRA Slack 8 a.m. - Dairy 10 a.m. - Swine 1 p.m. - Beef 5 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show 6 p.m. - Pet Parade 7 p.m. - Two Way Crossing Jagertown to follow on patio until 1 a.m.

5:00/11 p.m. - Funtime Carnival

Free Stage Shows Doo-Wah Riders, Loop Rawlins Wild West Show, Jeff Martin Comedy, Power House, Pippi the Clown, and Young Guns Park.

Saturday, August 22 8 a.m. - Round Robin Showmanship 10 a.m. - Open Class Livestock Trailer Show Sheep 10:30 a.m. - Open Class Livestock Trailer Show Beef 11 a.m. - Fallon County Fair Parade 1 p.m. - PRCA Rodeo Wrangler Day 4:30 p.m. - 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale 8 p.m. - Loverboy Jagertown on patio after Loverboy to 1 a.m.

1:00 - 11 p.m. - Funtime Carnival

Free Stage Shows Doo-Wah Riders, Loop Rawlins Wild West Show, Jeff Martin Comedy, Power House, Pippi the Clown, and Young Guns Park

Sunday, August 23 10 a.m. - Cowboy Church @ Fair Grandstands 1 p.m. - PRCA Rodeo Tough Enough To Wear Pink Day 6 p.m. - Baker Wrestling Club Demolition Derby 1:00 - 6 p.m. - Funtime Carnival

Free Stage Shows Doo-Wah Riders, Loop Rawlins Wild West Show, Jeff Martin Comedy, Power House, Pippi the Clown, and Young Guns Park.

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, August 19, 2005 -The crowning of the 2005 Fallon County Rodeo Queen and Princess took place Aug. 16 at the Fallon County Fairgrounds.

Winning the queen title was LaShay Taylor of Baker, who also took horsemanship honors.

Princess was won by Sage Mackenzie of Miles City. Sage also won horsemanship honors in the princess category. . . Dr. George Biancarelli will be leaving his medical practice at Fallon Medical Complex Aug. 31. . . The Plevna Bar and Cafe has been purchased by Neil O’Connor of Baker. . . Five young Baker men were traveling in a 1989 Buick from Wibaux to Baker Aug. 15. The vehicle drifted to the right side of the road and hit a wooden bridge.

Dack Vilhauer, 18, son of Laurie and C.B. Heiser died at the scene and Tyler Hostetler, 22, who was driving, was seriously injured. The other three passengers, Jeff Lafurge, 21; Brandon Hunter, 19; and Weston O’Donnell, 19; received minor injuries. . . Dotty Cretsinger will celebrate her 80th birthday Aug. 20; and Lauretta Stenglein will celebrate her 86th birthday Aug. 20. . . Fifth annual Youth Rodeo Playday was held at the Fallon County Fairgrounds Aug. 6. . .

Plevna school begins Aug. 24. . . Marisa Straub, daughter of Lester Straub and Sharon Tronstad of Baker, was a member of a USA West volleyball team which competed in a tournament held on the Gold Coast of Australia, July 16-17.

20 YEARS AGO Friday, August 18, 1995-Ron Shepherd is pictured in front of the granite wall with etchings of Korean veterans in the background. Korean War Veteran Ron Shepherd took part in the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. as a member of heavy mortar, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division. President Clinton dedicated the memorial on the 42nd anniversary of the armistice. . . Winners of the Fallon County Times Ticket Contest are Judy Richmond rodeo tickets, and Lori Hall night show tickets. . . The Fashion Corner is going out of business and will close their doors Sept. 1. . . Reynolds Supermarket August Employee of the Month is Chris Schell. . Baker Bowling Center, owned by Donna and Scott Smith, expands its facilities. They have remodeled the game room and upstairs they have a TV room where you can relax while waiting for a pizza. The new electronic eye triggering will eliminate the need for manual resetting of the pins. . . Lakeview Junior Golf Tournament was held Aug. 22 with 25 young golfers participating. Winners were Evan Miller, David Osman, Paul Schwartz, Jennifer Newell, and Cheryl Stanhope.

maine Russell Speiser, the only living child of David and Ekalaka Russell, for whom the town was named. . . David Dunham, Jr., age 29 of Seattle, formerly of Baker passed away July 29 at his home in Seattle. . . Dr. John Obye and Dr. R.E. Musser went to the University of North Dakota medical meeting at Medora this past weekend. Dr. Lin Hsii of the Fallon County Medical Clinic returned last Sunday from a week long course in ultrasound use and diagnosis. . . Lakeview Golf Club held a handicap tournament Aug. 11. Jack Samsel and Dave Havens tied for first place by shooting 66 for 18 holes. . . Dean Wang participated in the East-West Shrine Football Shrine Game in Great Falls Aug. 10. He was a starter at the defensive end position.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 14, 1975Seven swimmers from Baker participated in the State Swimming and Diving Meet held in Sidney Aug. 8-10.

Those competing were Scott Veroye, John Miller, Mike Domagala, Rosalyn Young, Barb Mahon, Carrie Hoke, and Ray Huntley. The team is coached

by Harold Miller, Jr. . . Ashley Stanhope, Chad Shepherd, Ann Kreager and Ron Shepherd are pictured looking over plans for the final touches of the newly remodeled parimutuel betting windows under the grandstand. . .

Nancy Householder received $100 for first place in the Montana CowBelles State Beef Cook-Off held July 31 in Great Falls. . . Aug. 17, the Lakeview Baptist Church will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. . . The Bridge Marathon played by eight couples saw Donnetta Schaefer and Sandy Zupanik taking first place. Other winners were Barbara Overton and Florence Groshans, second; average went to Rita Vilhauer and Ramona Shepherd; and low went to Lydia Lund and Margaret Rasmussen.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 5, 19654-H winners in the Style-Review are Nora O’Donnell, Raelyn Roth, Pam Carlson, Lucille Hartse, Sheila O’Donnell, and Arlinda Rieger. Arlinda Rieger is the county-wide winner in the 4H Style Revue; Marcia Ellingson is the outstanding 4-H Style Revue girl under 14 years. . . Seven members of the Baker Explorer Boy Scouts with their leader R.A. Weeks left Saturday for Ely, Minn., where they will make a wilderness trip. Making the trip are Dennis Hatton, John Lawler, Eddie Lawler, Kermit Krokker, Wayne Rudolph, Reed Kochel and Barry Naylor. . . Carl Hepperle, representing the Park Board, is receiving a check for $50 from 30 YEARS AGO Jeannette Elmore and Ilene Thursday, August 15, 1985- Bradner from the Alpha Beta The Days of ‘85 100th anniver- chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sary parade was led by Ro- sorority toward a fund to heat

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60 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 11, 1955Two oil tanks are being constructed on Cabin Creek at the point where the new12 inch line starts for Ft. Laramie, Wyo. . . Preparations for a bigger and better Fallon County Fair slipped smoothly into high gear this week.

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 9, 1945-Five members of the Ketchum family are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces: Pvt. Owen serving in anti-aircraft division, Pvt. Gerald, Carol - Cadet nurse, S/Sgt. Cecil, all serving with the 87th Mountain Infantry, Italy; and Pfc. Morrell in the field artillery of General Patton’s Third Army. . . . Luis Jimminez, slight-built Mexican working as a section hand near Ismay, who has the reputation of killing more bulls than could be packed into three box cars, staged a preliminary exhibition bull fight at the Matt Monroe ranch last Sunday. He was testing out bulls in order to be ready for the Askin rodeo that will be held Sept. 2 and 3 at the local fairgrounds. . . Japanese perished by unaccounted thousands from the searing atomic blast that annihilated 60 percent of the 343,000 population of the city of Hiroshima, Aug. 8, according to photographic and other evidence.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 14, 1935Taxpayers of School District 12 voted overwhelmingly Saturday for the proposition “Shall School District No. 12 issue bonds to the amount of $17,600”? The bond issue is for the purpose of building greatly needed classroom additions and a new gym. . . County Commissioners Odin Myhre, Ted Bergstrom - manager of the local employment office, and Chauncy Biffle - manager of the local relief office, went to Miles City Tuesday to meet with officials there in regard to relief projects contemplated in Fallon County.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 13, 1925“Fallon and Carter Counties in the new Corn Belt” is the title of the most recent publication of the Northern Pacific Railroad and the booklet is receiving general distribution among the farmers whose addresses were submitted by residents of Fallon and Carter Counties in the Montana advertising campaign. . . The people of Ollie, the enterprising little terminal of the NP branch line running out of Beach, may be able to burn natural gas in their furnaces this winter if the project being promoted up there of drilling a gas well is successful.

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Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2015 inductions The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) recently announced the eighth class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana.

“The board of trustees, our volunteer network from around the state, has reviewed this year’s nominations and completed the voting process,” said Bill Galt, White Sulphur Springs rancher and MCHF & WHC president. “This process gives local communities a strong voice in who will represent them in the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame exists to honor those famous cowboy or not - who have made an impact in their community and serve as a symbol of Montana’s authentic heritage for future generations.”

The MCHF & WHC board of directors has designated 12 trustee districts across the state from which up to 20 trustees may be appointed.

Nomination criteria established by the board for the class of 2015 inductions allowed the election of up to one living inductee and two legacy inductees from each of the 12 districts. In the case of a tie, winning nominees were jointly inducted.

The 2015 inductees into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame from District 3 (Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud and Treasure Counties) are: Living Award - Jack L. “Slug” Mills, Boyes (tie) and Doug Wall, Miles City (tie). Legacy Award - Charles G. Patten, Broadus, and

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Manly Anderson Moore, Sr., Broadus.

Since the initial round of inductions to the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2008, including this year’s inductions, 240 inductees have been honored. Full biographies for past inductees are available on the MCHF & WHC’s website: http://www.montanacowboyfame.org.

In July, the MCHF & WHC commenced its first phase of construction in the central location of Big Timber with modifications to the Hall of Fame headquarters and the creation of a world-class indoor arena. The arena’s programming will allow the MCHF & WHC to highlight and celebrate the many traditions of our western heritage and cowboy way of life through quality western sporting events.

For more information about the MCHF & WHC or for more details on the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees, including other districts, please contact Christy Stensland by calling 406-6533800, emailing Christy@montanacowboyfame.org or visiting: http://www.montanacowboyfame.org.

All relatives who have their veterans’ names on the Fallon County Veteran’s Memorial!

Fallon Post #35 of the American Legion is asking for photos of those veterans. The Post needs a photo 8 x 10 but any photo will do.

Send Photo to Drury G. Phebus P.O. Box 901 • Baker, MT 59313 For more information call 406-778-2250

Cards Ten people played pinochle Aug. 9 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There was one table of four players and two tables of three players.

Winners were Doris Geving, Alice Kay Schweigert and Delbert Schweigert.

Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Aug. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.

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- Stanley Wagner Funeral services for Stanley Wagner, 16, of Baker were held Aug. 13, 2015, at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Burial was in the Fertile Prairie Cemetery.

A prayer service was held Aug. 12, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker.

Stanley passed away Aug. 7, 2015.

Stanley David Wagner was born Apr. 30, 1999, in Baker, the son of Jake and Wendy (Krause) Wagner.

Stan grew up and attended Baker High School. Stan had a true passion for football. He was proud to play football as a Spartan. His teammates knew him as “Stan the Man” and “The Elephant in the Back Field”. Stan also spent a lot of his time at the local youth center. His faith in God was strong and he promised himself to never take off his cross necklace.

To him it was a comfort knowing God was always with him. Stan was excited to finally be old enough to race his derby car. He spent many hours getting the car ready for his first race, and now Darick Gorder will be racing the car in his honor.

Stan had a one of a kind personality and a smile that could light up a room. He loved to help coach baseball, teach people how to skin a deer, and help his family at the wild game feed. Some of his hobbies included jet skiing, working alongside his dad in the family meat business,

shooting pool, playing Call of Duty with his dad, hunting, fishing, and European taxidermy. Stan will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him.

Stan is survived by his parents, Jake and Wendy (Krause) Wagner of Baker; sisters, Jessica (Sheldon) Benedict, and Samantha Smith, both of Baker; grandparents, David and Connie Krause of Wis., David and Bev Ritchsmeier of Minn., Linda Wagner and Pat Hanley of Baker; great-grandparents, Paul and Jeannette Krause, Marvin and Fern Klampe, Clayton and Elvan Mae Remmington; uncles Mike Krause, Dennis (Diane) Wagner; aunts Penny (Gene) Dodge, and Pamela Adams; nephew, Jason Benedict; Godparents, Donna and Dustin Gorder; special families - the Gorder family, Hall family, Benedict family; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Stan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Stanley Wagner; and cousin, Brad Ruedy.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

- Gary Tuggle Gary Bryan Tuggle, age 78, of Custer, S.D., passed away Aug. 7, 2015 at the Golden Living Center-Black Hills in Rapid City, S.D. Gary was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Mulga, Ala., to Venson and Geraldine (Richards) Tuggle. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1959.

Gary was a man who asked for nothing but gave everything.

Gary is survived by his wife, Janet; sons Gresh (Shellie) Tuggle of Nashville, Tenn., Gregory (Gail) Tuggle of San Diego, Calif.; daughter Cristy Tuggle of Rapid City, S.D.; brothers, Gale (Sandy) Tuggle of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Larry (Dede) Tuggle of Alexander City, Ala., Rodney (Joellen) Tuggle of Alliance Ala.; six grandchildren, Kelly (Jay) Steele, Vince Tuggle, Dylan Tuggle, Joseph Tuggle, Kevin Benavidas, and Bryan Benavidas; as well as seven

A funeral service for Teresa Jorgenson, 52, of Williston, N.D., was held Aug. 12, 2015 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating.

Teresa passed away Aug. 6, 2015 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy and heroic battle with cancer.

Teresa was born Jan. 21, 1963, in Baker to Gordon and Sharon (Finneman) Rustad. She grew up and attended school in Baker, graduating with the class of 1981. She was the third of four siblings and always the brave and adventurous one.

If there was a Shetland pony the rest were afraid to ride, Teresa would get on and show them how it was done. She competed in her first barrel race at the age of three, riding her Shetland pony Flicka.

Teresa loved the sport of rodeo and started competing at a young age in Little Britches Rodeos, qualifying for the National LBR three times. She also competed in high school and college rodeos. In 1982, she earned the honor of Montana Rookie of the Year in the Women’s Pro Rodeo Association in barrel racing.

Teresa and her horse Don Finn were quite a team, winning many buckles and saddles throughout her high school, college and professional career.

Teresa attended college at Dawson Community College, Powell Community College, and graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings earning her teaching degree. Teresa didn’t walk through her graduation as that was the day she chose to begin her life with the love of her life, Tom Jorgenson. They were married June 3, 1989. Together they raised their three children, Christopher

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Todd, Seth Thomas, and Shelby RaeAnn. She was the ultimate rodeo mom, supporting and hauling her three kids to rodeos for many years, as well as supporting Tom in his rodeo career. She served as secretary of the NDRA for many years as well as the North Dakota High School Rodeo Assn.

She taught in several locations including New Town, N.D., Belle Fourche, S.D., Trenton, N.D., and ended her teaching career after many years teaching in Williston, N.D. After retiring from teaching, Teresa and her family opened The UPS Store in Williston which they owned and operated together.

Teresa is survived by her husband of 26 years, Tom; children - Chris (Brittanie) Jorgenson of Baker, Seth Jorgenson and Shelby Jorgenson, both of Williston; her parents, Gordon and Sharon Rustad, of Baker; sisters - Tammy (Pat) O’Donnell and Tracy (James) Nielsen, both of Baker; and her brother, Todd (Donna) Rustad of Watford City, N.D.; mother and father-inlaw, Barb and Dale Jorgenson, of Watford City, N.D.; as well as Tom’s siblings, Tim (Sue) Jorgenson, and Joan. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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Fair Corner So many possibilities!

There are 18 departments in which to exhibit - nine outdoor and nine indoor. Each department has several divisions and each division has many classes.

Animals include cows, sheep and goats; cats, dogs and rabbits; horses, swine and llamas. There will be no poultry division this year due to the disease outbreak.

Ag products cover all kinds

of grains, corn, small seeds, and sheaf forage - over 150 classes in all.

Plants and flowers offer more than 130 classes for you to choose from. Whether cut flowers, blooming, foliage, hanging, or an arrangement, we want to see it.

Vegetables and fruits include everything from asparagus to watermelon, apples to strawberries. There are four divisions which include all ages of gardeners and nearly 90 classes to choose from.

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Gary is preceded in death by his parents, and son Kevin.

A celebration of Gary’s life will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015 at 7020 Prestwick Road, Rapid City, S.D. (Red Rock Golf Course community). All who knew Gary are invited.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain-McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer, S.D. Written condolences may be made at: www.chamberlainmccolleys. com.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on tentative changes to Montana’s fishing regulations for the 2016 season. The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the tentative regulations for public comment at the August 6, 2015 meeting.

Some eastern Montana fishing regulation proposals include: • Ten fish species allowed as live bait in the eastern and central fishing districts.

• Seven fish species allowed as live bait at Tongue River Reservoir • Mandatory paddlefish harvest reporting • Paddlefish harvest tag lottery for Fort Peck-Missouri River fishery only • Increase smallmouth bass daily bag and possession limit on the Yellowstone River to ten.

Anglers are invited to participate by reviewing these and other FWP proposals and contributing comments. Comments can be submitted online or at public meetings. A single public meeting has been scheduled in Region 7 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Dawson Community College’s Ullman Center, Room 102 in Glendive, 300 College Drive.

To view all the proposed changes, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, then click Fishing Regulations-2016-19. Public comments must be submitted by Sept. 9. Comments can also be sent by mail to: Montana FWP Fisheries division, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

After incorporation of public comments, the tentative regulations will be submitted as final recommendations to the Fish and Wildlife Commission in Oct. 2015.

Sunday, August 16, 2015 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Lakeview Country Club

Holistic services

Holistic service offered include: offered include:

Natural Health Center

110 Beach,MT ND 202Central S 4th StAve. W •S,Baker,

Spartan 5K Run/Walk/Bike

Seeing patients

Saturday, August 22

Tuesdays at

Baker High School Football Field and Track Registration 7:30 am • $10.00 registration fee Run/Walk Starts at 8:00 am with 1 lap on track then moves to the streets.

Fallon Medical

All proceeds to be given to the Loretta Dapkiewicz Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Questions? Contact Spencer Losing (406) 778-2440

& COMMUNITY CLINIC

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

Dr. James R. Campbell, DDS • Preventive • Cosmetic • Implants • Crowns

202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic

SERVICES INCLUDE

Dr. Kylie in Baker Simnioniw

Complete general dentistry for adults & children:

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX

Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

lower level Dr. Jake Holkup

appointments M,For W& F - 7 a.m.-5:30call p.m.

TollThFree T& - 7 1-877-267-7520 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays ext. 245 Sat. -406-778-5100 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cell 701-866-4011 1-701-872-7520

Family Dentistry

“Friends Healing Friends”

CLINIC HOURS

Complex

• Applied • Kinesiology Applied Kinesiology • Acupuncture • Nutrition Consultation • Cranial-Sacral Therapy • Foot Orthotics • Pediatric and Pregnancy

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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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

Superior Care Villa Happenings

Photo by Lori Kesinger

These young mallard ducks were recently spotted on Baker Lake. Numerous Bev Schell of Bumble Bee Floral was at Superior Care Villa giving a floral design species of ducks often find food and habitat on the lake. demonstration. The ladies were instructed on designing rose bowls. At the end of the demonstration, everyone got to keep the beautiful rose bowls they had designed with various colors of roses.

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.

ROAD REPORTS JUST DIAL 511

MILES CITY AREA 1-406-233-3638 GLENDIVE AREA 1-406-345-8252 Statewide Toll Free 1-800-226-7623 TTY 1-800-335-7592 Internet Address www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo

Bev Schell is pictured helping Olga Ehret with her rose bowl. Olga really enjoyed working with the flowers.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 -

FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~

5

AUGUST 17 - 21

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Finger Steaks w/fries $6.00

Cheeseburger w/Fries $6.00

Shrimp w/Fries $6.00

Pork Loin w/Fries $6.00

Pizza Burger w/Fries $6.00

Having fun and staying Recreation at Medicine Rocks safe at the Fallon County Fair Five days and nights of rides, exhibits, grandstand entertainment, 4-H shows, and food, provide those who attend a marvelous time at the great Fallon County Fair! To insure you continue to have a marvelous time, the American Red Cross offers these safety tips for fairgoers.

• Be aware of the animals around you and their environment. Cows still kick, horses still bite - even if they are on their best “fair” behavior.

• When allowing older children to enjoy the fair independently, make sure you meet up with them frequently, which will allow them their fun, but also allow you to

keep tabs on any ongoing situations.

• Make sure children coming to the fair alone have a way to contact you at all times.

• Establish with your younger children what to do if they become separated from you and “you” become lost.

Tell them who they should ask for help, where to go, whom can they trust, and how to deal with strangers.

• Carry with you a small “first-aid kit” consisting of Band-Aids, pain relievers, emergency phone numbers, and antacids.

• Pace yourself - there is plenty of fair and the time to

enjoy it. Especially with hot weather, make sure you drink plenty of water. There are a variety of comfort and respite centers across the fairgrounds, stop in for water and rest your feet. Be aware of heat exhaustion symptoms, especially in the very young and the elderly.

For mobile on-the-go information, you can also find all of the Red Cross apps in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store by searching for American Red Cross or by going to: redcross.org/mobileapps.

Download the First Aid and Tornado app before you head out to the Fallon County Fair.

USDA Invests $63 Million to Support Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects BOZEMAN - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $63 million in loans and grants for 264 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide that USDA is supporting through its Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

"This funding will have farreaching economic and environmental impacts nationwide, particularly in rural communities," Vilsack said. "Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects supports homegrown energy sources, creates jobs, reduces greenhouse gas pollution and helps usher in a more secure energy future for the nation."

These REAP projects are expected to generate and/or save 207.8 million kilowatt hours (KWh) of energy – enough to power more than 13,600 homes for a year.

For example, Bradley Phillips, owner of A.B. Phillips & Sons Fruit Farm, is receiving an $18,000 grant to install a photovoltaic solar system on his farm in the village of Berlin Heights, Ohio.

The system will generate nearly 13,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

Phillips grows apples, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, cherries and grapes on a farm that has been in his family for more than a century.

In North Carolina, South Winston Farm, LLC is receiving a $4 million loan guarantee to finance a 7 megawatt solar array system that is expected to generate enough energy to power 994 households per year.

Funding for the projects announced is contingent upon the recipients meeting the terms of the grant or loan agreement.

Here are two examples of how REAP has helped rural businesses in Montana: • In 2014, Granite Sports

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:

Prairie Manor 213 Rosemary Way Lynden, WA 98264 Telephone: (360) 927-8694 TTY: 711 “Accessible interviewing will be made available.”

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Medicine in Livingston, MT, used $8,688 in REAP grant funds to install a 10kW solar hot water system. Granite Sports has reduced its annual energy consumption by more than 44% since installing the system.

• Vilicus Farms, an organic dryland farm in Havre, MT, installed a solar power system with help from $3,827 in REAP grant funds. The system generates 77% of the energy needed for their farm offices and headquarters.

Eligible agricultural producers and rural small businesses may use REAP funds to make energy efficiency improvements or install renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, renewable biomass (including anaerobic digesters),

small hydroelectric, ocean energy, hydrogen, and geothermal.

The next application deadline for REAP grants is November 2, 2015. USDA will issue a notice of available funding with more details on how to apply in the coming weeks. REAP was created by the 2008 Farm Bill and was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.

Since the start of the Obama Administration, USDA has supported more than 9,600 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide through REAP. During this period, the Department has provided more than $291 million in grants and $327 million in loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small business owners.

By Lori Kesinger Medicine Rocks State Park located 25 miles south of Baker on Highway 7 is an often forgotten place for recreation in the local area.

Sandstone rock formations form a unique landscape rarely seen in many other places. People have etched thousands of inscriptions on the sandstones dating back hundreds of years.

Medicine Rocks got its name from the many Native Americans who came there to pau-wau, or powwow in English. Native Americans held these ceremonies to celebrate a successful hunt or to spiritually prepare a warrior for an impending battle. Sitting Bull even powwowed at Medicine Rocks. Native Americans also met at Medicine Rocks before going to meet General George A. Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Theodore Roosevelt called Medicine Rocks “fantastically beautiful”. He used to camp there when he was herding cattle.

Photo by Lori Kesinger

One of the many unique formations of sandstone rock at Medicine Rocks State Park that can be seen on a short hike.

Today, visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking, photography, and viewing the historical inscriptions.

There are 12 campsites also

H ap py B ir th da y August 14 Marley Zachmann, Rae Losing, Angie Rabbitt, Jerrid Geving August 15 Emily Shumaker, JJ Robinson, Pam Nelson, Promise Miller August 16 Brooke Bondley, Jade Boggs, John O’Connor, Pepper Pennington August 17 Deb Barth, Reiny Barth, Isaac Mettler, Lukas Rost, Ryan Fix, Tanner Varner, Megan Slagter August 18 Art DeGrand, Jim O’Connor, Johnny Henson, Mike Miller, Talon Stoddard, Steve Stickney August 19 Alain Jacobsen, Dotty Cretsinger, Mark Jacobsen, Mary Alice Havens August 20 Kaden Wood, Keenen Celander, Michael Heiser, Piper Abrams, Rich Batterman, Casey Renner

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers. if you have a birthday you would like listed August 21 - August 27.

available.

You can find out more about Medicine Rocks and other Montana State Parks at: http://stateparks.mt.gov

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We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.

We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday.

Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 a.m. - 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. 19: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Aug. 26: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale

Wed., Sept. 2: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Sept. 9: 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

Go to www.falloncountyextra.com/ subscribe/! Or Call 800-275-7799

Baker Recreation Center Fair Week Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday August 17 - 19 Play Swim 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. • 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 20 Play Swim 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. • 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.

CLOSE at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 21 Open 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday August 22 & 23 CLOSED

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

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

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Vendors bringing unique items to the Fair

By Lori Kesinger

If you are looking for something special, nothing will compare to the unique items you can find from the vendors at the Fallon County Fair, Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23.

A few of the vendors are: For the 12th year now, Jim and Sandy Ross of Terry will have a booth at the fair showcasing their magnetic jewelry. The jewelry has nat-

ural magnetic properties which help alleviate all kinds of pain, including migraine, carpal tunnel, back, knee and arthritic pain. They will also be selling gold by the inch and have their Sherrie Mack Custom Coats on display.

Fairgoers can also visit “Willows” hosted by Ken and Karen Hess. Willows will be bringing lots of bling. There will be a wide

selection of items to choose from and a dressing room available to make sure the fit is right. Some jewelry will also be on hand and Ken will have his Kickin’ Ass Hats.

The big addition to their booth will be 3D fiber eyelashes - incredible eyelashes instantly. Stop by and check it out.

Everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy the fair and support all the vendors.

Coming to the Fallon County Fair: PRCA Rodeo

By Lori Kesinger If you love the rough and tumble action of professional rodeo, you’ll love the PRCA Rodeo at the Fallon County Fair! Professional cowboys and cowgirls will compete for top dollar in saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tiedown roping, bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more.

Special events will include Mutton Busting both days and Calf Dressing and Junior Barrels added to Sun-

day’s rodeo.

Mutton Busting is an event similar to bull riding or bronc riding in which children ride or race sheep.

Youth ages 5-9 years old can participate in the Mutton Busting events. Each contest is limited to the first 12 contestants. Youth are required to have a helmet, long sleeves, jeans, closetoed shoes and must be within the 80 pound weight limit.

Youth in age categories up to 6, 7-11, 12-15, and 16-18

Montana receives grant to support students with disabilities The Office of Public Instruction has been awarded a $750,000 annual grant for the next five years to continue improving professional development systems that help Montana students with disabilities.

The competitive grant was awarded to nine states by the U.S. Department of Education.

This is the fifth time Montana has received this grant.

“It’s important that students with disabilities have the same opportunities as their peers,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau said. “An infusion of funding will mean more Montana schools will be equipped with providing a high-quality education for all students.”

The OPI will focus its State Personnel Development Grant toward implementing multitiered systems of support, which address the academic and behavioral needs of all students, in some of Montana’s smallest rural schools. The agency plans to recruit schools with fewer than 150 students. These schools are often without full-time specialists or counselors.

The grant will also scale-up efforts in schools that are currently using a variety of tools to support the needs of all students, and those who need more intensive and individualized support.

Schools will be eligible to apply for the grant funding this fall.

can participate in the Junior Barrels event.

Parents must sign for a child to compete in each of these events. Visit the Fallon County Fairgrounds office for necessary paperwork.

The two days of rodeo action in the improved arena will be Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, starting at 1 p.m. both days.

Bring the whole family to see the award winning horses and bulls perform and cheer on your favorite contestants.

Just Neighborly Neighbors

By Daris Howard

When Tina called, Sally could tell something was really wrong. Tina’s voice was panicked and tense.

She was so tense, in fact, that Sally couldn’t understand what she was saying.

Sally decided it would be best to walk to Tina’s house and see what the problem was.

Tina was new to the area, and after she had moved in, she and Sally had quickly become friends. But they were about as different as two women could be. Tina had grown up in one of the roughest areas of a big city and had lived there all of her life. Sally had grown up on a big cattle ranch. Tina’s high school graduation class was almost eight hundred students while Sally had thirty in hers.

Then Tina’s husband, David, lost his job when the big inner city school where he worked cut the music program. He found a new job in this little Idaho town and loved the friendliness of the small rural community. Tina seemed to enjoy it, too, but she was unsure about a lot of things.

Houses were quite a distance apart, because everyone owned at least a couple of acres, so it was a fair walk to Tina’s house. Sally hurried as quickly as she could. When she knocked on the door, Tina let her in, then looked nervously up and down the street as if she was worried that Sally might have been followed.

Once they were settled in Tina’s living room, Sally asked, “So what’s the problem?”

“I think I might have a

stalker,” Tina said nervously.

“What makes you think that?” Sally asked.

“Well,” Tina said, taking a deep breath, “I went out to the car to drive to the store today, and when I opened the door, there was something in the car that someone must have left.”

“Was the car locked?”

Sally asked.

Tina shook her head. “I always lock it, but David has gotten so he doesn’t.

He used to where we used to live, but he feels so comfortable with everything here that he doesn’t anymore.”

“So what was left in your car?” Sally asked.

“A plate of chocolate chip cookies,” came the reply.

Sally smiled. “Was there a note with them?”

Tina nodded. “There was.

It said something like, ‘Welcome to our town’.”

Sally laughed. “You don’t have to worry about it, Tina. That is what people do around here. They share things with others. A person will bake cookies and make some extra so they can take a plate to a neighbor. Quite often gifts are left anonymously. In fact, we have what we call ‘The Neighborhood Plate’.

When you get something

THINK SAFETY!

on it, your job is to refill it and pass it to someone without them knowing who left it.”

“You mean the cookies that were left in my car aren’t dangerous?” Tina asked in amazement.

“Only if you are on a diet,” Sally said. “The ladies in our community are some of the best cooks in the world.”

Tina went to her kitchen and came back with the cookies. They each ate one, and Tina laughed at her own nervousness.

“So do you always leave your car unlocked?” Tina asked.

“No,” Sally replied. “I usually do. But not in the late summer and early fall.”

“Why do you only lock it then?” Tina asked.

“Because that is harvest time,” Sally replied, “and if you don’t lock your car, you are likely to find it filled with zucchini someone wanted to share with you.”

Tina laughed. “You know what? I think I’m going to like living here.”

Daris Howard, award-winning, syndicated columnist, playwright, and author, can be contacted at daris@darishoward.com; or visit his website at http://www.darishoward.com.

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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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FALLON COUNTY TIMES

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 -

Commissioners Proceedings

Fair Corner Note the sections in the fair book covering each department for any special rules pertaining to that department. This is very important in order that your exhibit be judged appropriately to avoid disqualification of the entry, which would be a real bummer!

Exhibits are expected to be brought to the fairgrounds as per schedule of events listed on the inside

back page of the fair book.

Most open class items are to be brought in Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19.

Entry blanks must be in the Fair Office by 8:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, for all open class categories.

Tags may be picked up at the Fair office Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 19, when exhibits may be placed.

They must remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Premium money will be given out then.

Support your county fair!

L AW E NFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • August 3, 2015 - August 9, 2015 - 43 Calls for service: 4 agency assists; 3 animal complaints; 8 citizen assists; 1 crash (hit and run); 1 criminal mischief; 2 criminal trespasses; 1 DUI; 2 extra patrols; 6 informations; 1 missing person; 1 suspicious vehicle; 2 thefts; 6 traffic stops; 4 unlocks; 1 welfare check 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.

F ROM

THE BENCH

City Court • Larry Benjamin Barnett, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535, jail of 180 days with 175 suspended on conditions for six months (1-28-16), five days jail to be completed by August 11, 2015, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail sentence as ordered, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 4/11/15.

• Enrique Hendrix Rios, Baker, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, $585, jail deferred imposition of jail sentence of six months for one year (7/29/16), attend, complete, comply and pay for ACT - Prime for Life Dangerous Drug Information Course, report by 8/10/15 complete by 11/10/15, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for Chemical Dependence Assessment, Education Course and treatment and follow all rec-

ommendations of the Counselor - Dangerous Drug Information Course, SCRAM Compliance Monitoring PharmChem drug patch for six months, WiseChoice LifeSkills Course - Substance Abuse, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medications without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 7/7/15.

• Enrique Hendrix Rios, Baker, fail to have two lighted headlamps during hours of dark (motorcycle, quad, motor driven cycle excluded), bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 7/7/15.

• Jenna Rae Bretzel, Baker, animals creating a nuisance, bond forfeited $60, ticket issued 7/8/15.

Justice Court • Garrett Scott Putnam, Baker, tobacco possession or consumption, under 18 years, 1st offense, $135, ten hours of community service to run concurrent with file #TK-2015-80, WiseChoice LifeSkills - MIP Youth in Lieu of Tobacco Cessation Program, to run concurrent with file #TK-2015-80, ticket issued 7/6/15.

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For further information call or write:

Prairie Manor 213 Rosemary Way Lynden, WA 98264 Telephone: (360) 927-8694 “Accessible interviewing will be made available.”

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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; Open house baby shower for Jessica Boggs and baby girl, Capri Kay, 1-3 p.m., Lakeview Country Club, Aug. 16.

Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 17.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Aug. 18.

Costco Wholesale open house, 12-6 p.m., Thee Garage; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, Aug. 19.

Fallon County Fair, Aug. 1923.

Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, Aug. 20.

Spartan 5K Run/Walk/Bike, 7:30 a.m. registration, Baker High School football field and track, Aug. 22.

Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Aug. 23.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, Aug. 25.

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Monday, July 20, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

9:00 AM Scott Rabbitt-Park Supervisor Shade structures-Both of the shade structures Scott ordered will not fit at Ironhorse Park.

One (1) was supposed to be for the pump track and one (1) was supposed to be for the spray park. Scott asked if he could have permission to move one to the playground area at the Triangle Park (Lake Park). All Commissioners granted permission. Scott stated the contractors will be here to pour footings for the shade structures and will then have to wait for them to cure for 2 weeks.

9:15 AM Delinquent Tax List-Barbara Ketterling, Fallon County Treasurer/Assessor, brought the current delinquent tax list to the Commission for review.

COMMISSION REVIEW OF FOLDER ITEMS JOURNALS The Commission reviewed and signed the following Journals. #666-Move Library claim from #370 to #380. #667-Budgeted Cash Transfers #668-Record Landfill Trust Account into County Books #669-Adjust Landfill Post Closure Accounts to balance with Wells Fargo Trust Account #670-Adjust Landfill Liability Account to match Engineer’s Figures per Auditor recommendation #672 - Adjust Retirement Complex Equity figures (from several years ago) to retained earnings per Auditor recommendation. #673-FY2015 Road and Bridge Inventory booked to County Books DEPARTMENT REPORTS/NEWSLETTERS Special Project ReportDuWayne Bohle-July 15, 2015-Report for South Sandstone Project-Matting installed on west shoreline and new gravel applied; Ironhorse

Park-South and east sidewalk poured to entrance, landscaping rock placed, conduit tubing placed in ground, toward entrance; Fairgrounds-Cold Storage-landscaping being done around exterior, aprons at roll-up doors completed and Big Barn Roof-completed; Gun Range Project-fencing installed around HVAC system and gravel spread around inside fenced area, building needs rain gutters installed.

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Septic Permit-Kaytlen Crawford-$50.00 Goldenwest Electric Co-opPhone dividend-$49.67 MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS/EMAILS/ NOTICES FROM STATE AND OTHER ENTITIES The Commission received a letter from the EMS Director stating she would be out of the country from July 20th through August 5th and left contact information for the EMS volunteer that would be handling some of the duties while she is gone.

Warranty Notice-Basic warranty for 710K John Deere expires September 9, 2015 Workforce Housing - The Commission received notification from Mary Grube of the adoption of Workforce Housing Regulations at the Planning Board Zoning Commission Board meeting on August 3, 2015. Once they are adopted KLJ will assist with the formal request for additional funding from CTAP (Community Technical Assistance Program) which assists with these types of projects.

Safety Meeting-The Commission as well as Fallon

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County employees were notified there will be no August safety meeting.

Sanitarian Notification-The Commission received a copy of a letter sent to the owner of the old Plevna Garage regarding public nuisance laws and the Sanitarian’s willingness to assist in giving information of contractors that will remove old buildings.

Fallon County Board of Adjustment-The Commission was notified of the Notice that was placed in the Fallon County Times seeking a Board of Adjustment for Fallon County.

Fallon County Boards-The Commission was notified of the Notice that was placed in the Fallon County Times seeking members for the Lake Advisory Board, Salary Commission and Tax Appeal Board.

2015-2019 Final Statewide Transportation Improvement Program-The Commission was notified the final version of the STIP (listing of transportation improvements planned for Montana) over the next five federal fiscal years was available for viewing online at www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/stip.shtml.

FWP Public HearingsCommission was notified of Public Hearings to be held by FWP to consider proposed amendments to ARM’s rulings pertaining to game damage hunts.

THANK YOU-The Commission received a thank you from the Town of Plevna Clerk, Jodi Miller, for the delivery and use of the safe delivered on their behalf.

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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Sage Grouse Coalition Meeting-The Commission was notified of the sage grouse coalition meeting which would take place July 29, 2015 at 11:00 MT. They will discuss the next steps for the Data Quality Act challenge, the likely outcome of the sage grouse protests and the Governor’s consistency reviews and other sage grouse issues. This would take place via teleconference and is sponsored by Western Energy Alliance.

Early Migratory Bird Season-FWP-The Commission received notification from FWP they are requesting public review and comment on the Early Season Migratory Bird Regulations. The comment period will end August 3, 2015 at 5 PM. Comments can be made online or mailed to the FWP-Wildlife Division-Attn: Public Comment PO Box 200701-Helena, MT 59620-0701.

Safety Recalls-The County received important safety recall information for the Dodge Durango, Dodge Magnum and 2006 Dodge ½ ton, pertaining to the driver airbag inflators.

ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION TO BILLINGS GAZETTE he Commission made the decision to check into purchasing an online subscription from the Billings Gazette since the mailings do not allow for timely deliveries.

CONSULTANT AGREEMENT-GEUM ENVIRONMENTAL The Commission reviewed the Consultant Agreement between GEUM Environmental and Fallon County to assist with mitigation, etc. for the Baker Lake. The Commission will review and sign after discussing with Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, this afternoon.

ENCROACHMENT PERMIT #608-Commissioner Ranum signed Encroachment Permit #608, as Commission Member-District #1 for Continental Resources to bore a County Road in Section 35-761 for a water injection pipeline.

RESOLUTION Property and Supply Bureau-Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adopt Resolution 2016-03- Allowing Fallon County employees to purchase Federal Surplus Property from the State of Montana-Property and Supply Bureau. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Resolution 2016-03 is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

WORK ORDERS Commissioner Randash signed work orders for MidRivers to cancel the Museum fax line as the line no longer works and to have MidRivers move extension #8164 to another location due to an office move.

ESTIMATES The Commission reviewed the breakdown from Zachmann Construction Service to pick-up, assemble and attach work spaces to the walls in the Fallon County Office Machine Room. The Commission is still waiting for a second quote before a decision will be made.

FAIR CONVENTION The Commission granted permission for the Fair Board to attend Fair Convention in Layton, Utah-November 1114, 2015. The Commission does not plan to attend.

POWDER RIVER TRAINING COMPLEX BROCHURE The Commission reviewed the Powder River Training Complex Informational Brochure emailed to the Commission by the United States Air Force.

The brochure included detailed in-

formation on future operations in the PRTC and its expansion which is scheduled to be charted by the Federal Aviation Administration September 17, 2015. Military flights

by Ellsworth Air Force Base of South Dakota will begin in portions of the complex soon after. This expansion will have effects on operations at the Baker Municipal Airport.

10:00 AM Road Report Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Truck 532-The clutch went out on truck #532 Truck 162-Truck 162 is currently being used to pull the backhoe Autocar-They took the autocar to the Landfill for their use.

New trucks - The new Freightliner trucks will be in later this year. Bobby and Alba would like to take one of the MACK trucks to be stretched in preparation of making it into a dump truck.

They would also like to rig one or two trucks up with pintle hitches. Permission to get started on both trucks.

Broom-The air conditioner is now working.

Truck-The truck with no AC had a broken compressor case.

Rake and Mulcher-Both are back in town.

Airport Road-Working on the car gate and the culvert in the approach for Tom Owens.

Culvert-Plan to place a culvert by John Tronstad’s if it is dry enough Wang Pit-The Road Crew is hauling on the Anticline Road from the Wang Pit Blade oilfield road-One of the blade operators called to see if he could blade an oilfield road they are using; the road is rough. The Commission stated they do not want this road bladed as it is not a County Road.

Brott Easement-Bobby and the Commission approved and signed the Ken and Debra Brott easement, drawn up by Spencer Huether, for Section 6, Township 7 North, Range 57 East. This was signed because their neighbor’s mortgage company felt they were land locked without the easement.

10:20 AM Alba left the meeting.

Shannon-Sparks’ Wetland Delineation-The group discussed the delineation for the Sparks’ structure replacement. The County will move forward and stay under the 1 acre so there is no mitigation to complete. Due to the grasses they are saying anything over 1 acre is located in the wetlands. Due to this they may not be able to change the road at all. Shannon will send the papers to the Corps of Engineers.

NESHAP Acknowledgements-The Commission received the acknowledgement statements from the DEQ for the Kramlick/Sparks structures. Testing was completed per the Montana Asbestos Control Act, using NESHAP Standards, to confirm there was no asbestos on either structure. The tests were performed before either structure could be removed and replaced with new structures.

NESHAP stands for the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.

The acknowledgment certificates end November 1, 2015.

Both acknowledgements are filed in the Commissioners’ office.

Lower Dam InspectionShannon brought the Preliminary Report for the lower dam inspection. Shannon has a few more items to complete before he will release his final report.

Upper Dam-Commissioner Randash asked if the upper dam was going to have to be reseeded. Shannon stated it would not. Commissioner Baldwin stated he was over there and also said it looked good.

Fletcher Creek Structure-

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 Will need to send the Compliance Certification to the Corps of Engineers if we haven’t already done so. Will also need to send the NOT (Notice of Termination) for storm water discharge associated with construction activity.

Compliance CertificationCommissioner Randash signed the Compliance Certification to be sent to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding completion of the Fletcher Creek box culvert structure.

DEQ-Notice of Termination (NOT)-The Commission received a copy of the NOT of Storm Water Discharge Associated with the construction of the Fletcher Creek box culvert structure. A copy is filed in the Commissioners’ office.

Feed Mill Structure-The grass is coming in, with some weeds but that is just fine.

Diamond J took out the SWIPP permit and has not turned it over to the County yet so this is Diamond J’s responsibility.

Ketchum Structure-The completion paperwork for this bridge will be sent in as well.

Property Pin-The replacement of the property pin for the Singer property has been completed.

Certificate of Survey-The COS for the Lyle and Dorothy Neary will be taken to the Planning Department.

11:00 AM Liz Franz, Larry Richards, LaRita Huether and Lisa Rieger, Department of Revenue Commercial AppraiserLarry explained with budget constraints and staffing issues, the State of Montana cannot place any more personnel than they already have presently.

Commissioner Ranum asked if Fallon County could hire their own.

Larry stated they would have to be State of Montana employees and feels confident they are covering our area.

Liz stated they have four (4) commercial appraisers they can bring over to Baker or any area counties. The Commission was concerned because some commercial businesses were never picked up from previous years for tax purposes. Liz stated those items have been taken care of.

Larry stated Lisa is a go getter but she is now only certified for Residential/ Agricultural at this time. Lisa stated if she sees a commercial building she contacts the Commercial Appraiser. Larry stated he feels confident Lisa will be advanced very soon to Commercial Appraisals.

Commissioner Baldwin asked if the issue was Legislature based. Larry stated it is the Department of Revenue justifying more positions. Larry stated he would like to see everyone be certified as Commercial. Liz reiterated they feel very confident the commercial side is being covered with LaRita, Lisa and the other four (4) individuals that come down. Commissioner Ranum stated she was unaware they had that many for this area. The Commission had just heard there were several Commercial properties that had never been on the tax rolls. Commissioners Randash and Baldwin agreed.

Liz expressed they were not sure about the centrally assessed property because they do not handle that. LaRita and Lisa expressed they both write things down as they see them (new construction).

JoMax Personal PropertyThe group discussed the sheriff putting stickers on the JoMax equipment due to their delinquent personal property taxes in Fallon County. Larry explained the process and stated the sheriff monitors the equipment; if the Company moves the equipment they have broken the law.

Vault Storage-Commissioner Ranum discussed DOR papers stored in the basement vaults. LaRita took care of items in the new vault downstairs. There are a lot of old

books in the old vault that belong to the DOR. LaRita was only in that vault once and did not know there were items stored in there as well. Larry stated anything after 1973 is Department of Revenue and anything before that is Fallon County’s. LaRita was unsure how to take care of those items. Liz explained they have to go through the Retention Schedule and find out what can be asked for permission to destroy. Larry stated they need to be sure to keep the GLO books (original survey books). The tax roll books can be asked for permission to destroy. Commissioner Ranum asked if the County can add that space to the lease agreement. Larry stated yes. Liz also needs to know what the figure will be.

Lease Agreement-As of this time the lease agreement has not been signed as they wanted to discuss these items with those present first. Commissioner Baldwin stated the Commission has also been discussing possibly swapping offices with the Treasurer/ Assessor but that is not definite.

Larry stated that would not be a problem other than the expense to move computer and phone lines would probably have to be the County’s expense as the Department of Revenue has no funding for that. Larry also stated the State allots 350 square feet per employee; as long as they have that amount of space that should not be a problem.

They will stay in touch as far as the lease agreement goes.

12:00 PM Everyone left the meeting.

12:00 PM RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess.

Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Noon recess.

1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

1:15 PM Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager and Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff Other Job DescriptionsPermission was granted to move other job descriptions up the list to accommodate Sheriff Harbaugh’s time.

Detention Officers-Job Description-Discussed adding the dispensing of medications. The Health Nurse prepares the prescription medication for dispensing.

Trenton stated they do also allow for medications that do not require a prescription such as pain-aid, etc. The Detention Officers dispense the medication to the prisoners.

All of this is logged and signed off-on in the same book in accordance with established guidelines.

Wages-Julie looked at wages for Detention Officers from around the state and around the country; Trenton took care of checking with the countiess. Trenton would like to be in line with Dispatcher’s wages. Julie feels the .75 cent stipend the Dispatchers have been receiving will remain as is. Julie also discussed high turnovers for those Detention Centers that do not pay good wages. Commissioner Randash mentioned the Dispatchers possibly wanting to move over to the Detention Center side. Trenton explained he just needs to know one way or the other so he can start advertising for the positions.

Probation-The group discussed probation periods.

Trenton feels they would have to complete a one (1) year probation and they would receive their next bump in pay after they take the Detention Officer training.

JoMax Equipment-Trenton will be placing stickers on the Jo-Max equipment for delinquent personal property taxes.

1:40 PM Trenton left the meeting.

IT Position-Andy Fujimori

will be the new IT person, he is very excited and Mr. Dilworth, IT, is very excited as well Fire Codes-Julie discussed the door between the Department of Revenue and Treasurer with Tom Bruha, Fire Chief, and Tom discussed with the State Fire Marshall and the door between the two offices is not considered an exit unless it is written into County policy.

Inside Building Maintenance -Julie and the Inside Maintenance Supervisor are working together on new check lists for her Department. Lynda is very open to suggestions and is very cooperative. Lynda’s Department will be assisting Julie with her move next Monday.

MEMO-Julie would like the Commission to send out a memo to the employees that states they “employees” may receive feedback from Human Resources via the Commission. Julie explained Fallon County employees are not used to having an HR Department and this would be knowledge that may assist them if approached. The Commission will do so.

Drivers-Julie discussed in prior years the Fair Board has been using individuals to drive the band members “Fair Entertainment” wherever they need to go. They are by their side from the time they pick them up until they drive them back to the irport. Due to liability issues Julie would like to propose the new individuals be County employees and be paid $400.00 per weekend.

They are with the band at all times unless they are sleeping, you cannot drink, you cannot take part in the Fair, etc.

Vehicles-Also, the vehicles that were being driven were from HKT were not insured under the County policy.

Thank you-As a thank you to past drivers, Julie would like to suggest these individuals receive rodeo tickets and concert tickets for their contribution in assisting the Fair Board.

Job Description/Special Projects-Julie handed the updated job description for the Special Project position to be reviewed by the Commission.

Julie also met with the supervisor and they were agreeable with the description.

Detention Center WagesThe group discussed the Detention Center wages. Julie discussed Dispatch will always be paid .75 cents more when there is a prisoner in jail to be monitored. Julie feels the wages discussed are fair.

Commissioner Ranum did not feel there was fairness or equality with the pay some of the employees receive verses others in the County and did not wish to discuss it any further today.

2:20 PM Julie left the meeting.

2:50 PM Commissioner Ranum left for the day.

JULY, 2015 MID-MONTH CLAIMS APPROVALS The Commission reviewed and approved the mid-month claims in the amount of $1,409,261.66 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

3:10 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder/Insurance Ford Fusion-Hail damage$3,748 to repair. The decision as to proceed with repairs.

Landfill (old shop)-Garage door, Tom Kachel, Landfill Manager, feels there are 3 different types of damage to the door; wind and a piece of equipment hit it and possibly hail damage. It was unsure if the old shop would be moved and utilized at the new location. The Commission asked to report this to the Insurance Company.

3:15 PM-Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; and Mike Reddick, Police Chief-City of Baker GUN RANGE EM-

PLOYEE(S)/HOURS/ DISCUSSION Contract Position-Commissioner Randash suggested contracting a manager for the Gun Range. You would let that person take care of hiring and paying attendants, therefore, would not be employees of the County. Discussed the fact you need to know the hours you will be open first; also discussed this person would have to be a qualified to be a Range Master. You could look at this further down the road and decide if the usage warrants a change.

The group felt this was a great idea. Commissioner Randash stated this was not all his idea.

Handling of Money-Will need to find out if they have to be bonded if handling monies.

24/7 Use-Mike explained a different scenario such as a Snap Fitness Center and their 24/7 availability. You get a card; you sign off on safety issues, the lights come on and go off, depending on when someone is using the facility.

Trenton discussed the Gun Range Board charging an amount for a certain length of time on each lane. This would be an “On Your Honor” system but it would be like having someone there to keep the facility open 24/7. If no one is there you could keep using the lane. Discussed members from out of town here for the day and how they would get in. You would then call the number for assistance. If this was the way the Commission decided to proceed they could contract or employ attendants for maintenance, clean-up, and sell memberships or to be available to answer calls with questions. It would be similar to the way the outside range is used now; no employees staffed out there now.

3:55 PM Rich Menger, Sanitarian joined.

Sales/Cards-Discussed who would sell the inventory.

Mike stated the targets could be provided or they could provide their own. The cards would be programmed similar to a cardtrol, you can suspend a card for misuse of the facility, allowing others to use your card, etc.

Attendant-The attendants could monitor the cardtrol, security system by reviewing the videos, monitor filter systems, maintenance either by employee or contract status.

Cards-Discussed the cards could be issued as monthly or annually.

Cardtrol and Video Cameras-Will do some checking on the video cameras and cards.

4:20 PM Everyone left the meeting with the exception of Darcy.

4:20 PM Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Department of Revenue Lease-The decision is to add to the square footage from the vault space used and need to make the decision as to whether the DOR and Treasurer may swap offices.

Leases-Would like to have them ready so they can notice the landowners by January so they have time to review the leases. Also need to decide how to handle AUM’s (Honor System for turn-in/turn-out times). The Commission feels they should wait to discuss further with Commissioner Ranum.

Darcy recommends they put this back on the agenda again.

GEUM Environmental Agreement -This agreement looks straight forward and the Commission should be fine to sign it. Commissioner Randash signed as Chairman of the Commission and the Agreement will be placed of record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

Jasen Wyrick-Darcy stated Jasen stopped by to give her gravel prices. Darcy explained this has to go to bid if they are tying this person up over a year. Jasen also discussed different prices per pile and that he was not guarSEE COMMISSION, PAGE 9

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The County could also pay to store the material at the pit.

The Commission will visit with Jasen again.

Easement on Lakepath-The City has brought their easement for review; Commissioner Baldwin will talk to Karol Zachmann and see what the Millennium group had for easements. Someone will need to contact a surveyor.

4:50 PM Richard Menger, Sanitarian OLD PLEVNA GARAGEMr. Jeppeson is planning to sell the old Plevna Garage rather than repairing the garage. Rich explained to Darcy he will need Darcy to write a complaint letter stating he will now have to respond with a correction plan. Rich stated Mr. Jeppeson’s plan of action has to take place within 60 days.

4:55 PM Darcy left the meeting.

Baker Lake-Rich brought in the map drawn up from GEUM Environmental regarding the stages in which they should proceed on the work for the Baker Lake and explained the map will change within the next 2 weeks. Rich stated deepening the lake is a major part of this plan. Rich will keep the Commission informed of everything.

Inspections-Rich is ahead on the inspection items; and slightly under on a few other duties in comparison to last year. Rich is already where he was last year in November.

Commission told Rich he was doing a good job.

AIRPORT GRANT Commissioner Randash signed as Chairman of the Board the final paperwork for Grant #3-30-0004-018-2015 for the Baker Municipal Airport Grant Closure. This will allow the County to receive the balance of funding available for the work completed in a prior fiscal year. Funding was not available due to the timing of work completion and the fiscal year end. The grant paperwork is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office.

5:10 PM RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Randash stepped down to second the motion. 2 Ayes.

1 Absent. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

Recess Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:30 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

9:30 AM Jason Rittal, Executive Director-EPEDC (Eastern Plains Economic Development Corp) Letter to the Governor-Will try to contact the 16 Eastern Counties regarding this letter, which discusses the requirements placed on counties and their local taxpayers by State and Federal jurisdictions, when working on projects such as road and bridge maintenance.

Discussed a letterhead of some type to be used that would be appropriate for any county to use. Commissioner Ranum suggested using a map of Montana with stars depicting the counties that are participating in the letter. Jason stated they are having the response returned to EPEDC at that PO Box. Jason will take the letter to the EPEDC Board meeting to strategize with them and see how many counties would be willing to sign the letter.

Fallon County Water and Sewer District (Stanhope)Jason has been working with a landowner/developer for quite some time, who had earlier planned to place a lift station on their property. At that time FCWSD would have been able to pay to hook into the lift sta-

FRIDAY,AUGUST 14, 2015 tion but it has been hard for Jason to keep contact with them as of lately. Jason received a message from Jerry Springer (developer) who stated they would be able to pay for a portion of the lift station or the County could complete the lift station and they would pay the County back.

This will need to be discussed with Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, to prepare an agreement if the County were to pay for the installation of the infrastructure with a payback and a connection fee agreement.

Easement-Jason needs to contact Darcy regarding what type of easement could be drawn up such as a construction easement and a full easement for the City, because the City will eventually own the lift station.

Design-Jason will need to have Brosz get in touch with Stahly Engineering regarding what Brosz has worked on for this project as far as the design.

Easement-The Commission will contact Darcy and let her know what is happening so far and will discuss an agreement that stays with the land no matter if there are new owners that come on board. Will also need to discuss the hook-up fees, etc.

Letter-Jason will also need a letter from the developer stating Brosz Engineering has the authority to turn plans over to Stahly Engineering for this project.

Engineering Design/Review Fees-The Commission had previously agreed to assist FCWSD to fund portions of the sewer project. The Commission agreed to disperse $130,000 to assist with the engineering designs and the DEQ review fees.

10:30 AM CORRIDOR STUDY MEETING-Commissioner Randash attended the Corridor Study meeting in the Library basement.

Leases - Commissioners Ranum and Baldwin discussed items that happened after Commissioner Ranum left yesterday.

Commissioner Ranum feels the Commission should write a letter to the lease holders and ask how they feel they (lease holder) should use the land in a responsible manner.

Claims approvals-Commissioner Ranum asked if there were any claims that were out of the ordinary. Commissioner Baldwin stated they had a few questions that they are waiting for answers and will hold those up until further information is received.

11:00 AM Commissioners Ranum and Baldwin left to attend the Corridor Study meeting in the Library basement.

11:50 AM Commissioner Randash returned from the meeting.

11:55 AM Commissioner Baldwin returned from the meeting.

Commissioner Ranum was in the Planning Department.

11:55 AM Debbie WyrickDeputy Clerk and Recorder/Insurance Insurance questions-Debbie stated she was contacted by the Fair Board regarding rental of mobility scooters to be used during the Fair. Debbie contacted Jim Leischner, County’s Insurance Agent, and this would be no more liability than anything else at the Fairgrounds. Discussed a rental agreement for the use of the scooters. Jim recommends getting individuals to sign a waiver. Debbie needs to know if the Commission is okay to insure the scooters if the Fair Board proceeds. Yes, if it is decided they can proceed they should be insured. Commissioner Baldwin would like to visit with the Fair Board about this first.

Transportation of Band-Debbie discussed Fair employees providing transportation for the band members. At this time they plan to borrow 2 vans from the Lutheran Church and 2 County employees will drive the vans. The County should put the vans on the County’s insurance during this time and

the County would be the “First Insured” if anything were to happen. The Commission agreed this is how this should be handled.

Accident-Sheriff Deputy (Tim Grube) had a small accident with the County pickup.

A delineator post was run over while trying to assist a public member; the post was located along the side of road and had been previously run over. This apparently ended up puncturing a hole in the transmission cooler. Decision was not to turn this in to the Insurance.

12:00 PM RECESS Wednesday, July 22, 2015 12:00 PM Commissioner Baldwin attended the EMCMHC Coalition meeting in the Library basement.

Recess.

Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder.

10:00 AM Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager WAGE DISCUSSION-Commissioner Randash stated we are here today to discuss wages for various departments.

Commissioner Ranum stated in looking at the salary schedule she feels some of the departments are falling behind on the wages, such as, Joe Janz, Outside Maintenance; and DuWayne Bohle, Outside Maintenance/Special Projects; and the Landfill employees.

Commissioner Ranum feels Joe and DuWayne should be paid $22.00/Hr. to start; $23.00/Hr. after 6 months and $24.00/Hr. after 1 year. Commissioner Ranum feels Joe and DuWayne should be paid equally.

Julie stated she would object to that because Joe is the Supervisor. Commissioner Baldwin explained they wanted to set DuWayne up as his own department but the Commission was told he had to have a Supervisor. Julie feels the Commission would have to change the structure. Commissioner Randash agrees with Julie because this is a 30 hour per week position and Joe is the Supervisor and does not feel they should be paid the same. Julie discussed this is for the position, not the person, because when that person quits the new person would be paid those wages. Commissioner Ranum stated it is no different than Brenda’s office when one quits the new one comes on board and is paid the same.

That is why she has always wanted a starting wage.

Commissioner Ranum discussed the work completed by Joe and DuWayne. Julie stated Joe is still DuWayne’s supervisor. Commissioner Baldwin stated he understood what Julie and Commissioner Randash were saying but had to agree with Commissioner Ranum on this. Commissioner Baldwin stated further Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder, maintains if two people are doing the same type of work they should be paid equally even though one is part time and one is full time.

Radios-Discussion turned to employees that work alone in various departments. Commissioner Ranum would like to see some type of radio or something these people could carry with them if they feel they are being threatened or feel uncomfortable. This would pertain to departments such as the Container Site, Museum, Fair Manager, Library. This discussion was put off for another day. Julie is working with a company that provides security systems, etc. because of the discussion of the Gun Range earlier this week. Julie is trying to get them on the agenda. Commissioner Ranum asked the Clerk and Recorder to schedule Bob Brenner, Tab Electronics, as well.

Back to Wage DiscussionCommissioner Ranum feels

they are not having DuWayne complete the duties they had originally wanted him to do such as service Parks and Golf Equipment, etc. Julie again stressed the current job description and the position has a supervisor, etc.

Commissioner Ranum wants some beginning wages to be established because she does not want to recruit entry level people at the starting wages we now have. Commissioner Ranum further elaborated on the loss of oil and gas revenues and the reason she wants an Investment Committee. Commissioner Ranum feels we can make more on our money than we are.

Salary Schedule-Discussed changing the current system to a pay grade system and tying it to performance but also discussed human judgment coming into play. Also discussed tying it to the economy.

Budgets - Commissioner Ranum discussed there may have to be major changes made to the budgets due to the loss of revenue such as cutting out projects unless they are a necessity. Road equipment may have to be kept much longer than normal (run into the ground).

Wage Discussion-Commissioner Baldwin went to visit with Joe Janz about his feelings of being paid the same as DuWayne. Joe feels they do the same work; he can always depend on DuWayne and feels the supervisor matter does not really come into play in Joe’s mind. However, Joe feels 6 years of service to the County should be worth something.

Commissioner Ranum stated she feels all classes should be treated the same and are not any more special than any other class; we all work as a unit and we all work together for Fallon County and that is how she feels about DuWayne and Joe. Felt Trent discussed the detention officers and law enforcement were in a different class. Commissioner Ranum feels other departments do not have to work in the extreme weather conditions like Joe and DuWayne.

Julie proposed for DuWayne$21.00 starting; $22.00 at 6 months and $23.00 per hour after one year. DuWayne is currently receiving $17.17 per hour and Joe-$22.00 starting; $23.00 at 6 months and $24.00 per hour after 1 year. Joe is currently receiving $22.80 per hour.

Exempt/Non-Exempt-Julie stated the Federal Government is proposing new standards which would be changing exempt/non-exempt statuses.

The salaried positions would change to $52,000 per year.

Commissioner Ranum would like to have Julie print items like that for the Commission so they are aware of them and not caught off-guard. Julie stated it is not law yet but if and when it would be she would certainly see to it that they are made aware and receive copies.

Julie stated there is a lot of lobbying going on against this.

Back to wage discussionCommissioner Ranum stated she could not choose between Joe and DuWayne. Julie stated, knowing the difference between the extra years worked, would you pay Joe more.

Commissioner Ranum stated, again it is no different for other departments they make as much after one year.

MOTION - Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to pay Outside Maintenance Supervisor position-$22 to start; $23 after 6 months and $24 after 1 year and Outside Maintenance-Special Projects position-$21 to start; $22 after 6 months and $23 after 1 year.

Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. Commissioner Randash asked for discussion.

Commissioner Ranum stated this would be retro to July 1, 2015. Agreed. Commissioner Randash asked for further discussion. There being none asked for those in favor of the motion. 3 Ayes. Those opposed. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Job Description-Julie asked if the Commission had time to review the job description of Outside Maintenance/Special Projects.

Commissioner Ranum asked to have all reference made from “Inside Maintenance” removed from Outside Maintenance and Special Project Assistant job descriptions. Julie recommended the Commission meet with both outside maintenance employees separately to discuss the new wage. Clerk and Recorder was asked to schedule them.

Inside Maintenance -Julie stated Inside Maintenance is working on spreadsheets and contacting department members about various cleaning requests. Department head is also working through her job duties when hired and also various details Julie has brought to the departments’ attention and is doing a great job.

Detention Officer WagesCommissioner Ranum wants this position to stay detention officer with the exception of possibly reserve officers.

State of Montana D. O. wages ranged from $14.16 to $17.44 per hour.

Women’s Prison wages ranged from $14.16 to $16.48 per hour.

National average wages ranged from $16.23 to $18.77 per hour.

Custer County wages started at $13.77 to start and increased 2% every 2 years, plus they receive longevity.

The group discussed the wages for detention officers being similar to dispatch wages which is $19.55 to start; $20.55 after 6 months and $21.55 per hour after one year.

The Commission again was concerned about employees from Dispatch moving to Detention Officer position. Commissioner Ranum felt they should not be paid the same as Dispatch as they do not take 911 calls. Commissioners Randash and Baldwin tended to agree. Julie recommended then $18 to start; $19.00 after receiving Detention Officer Training and $20.00 after 1 year probation. Commissioner Ranum asked who would do the evaluations. Julie stated Trenton would complete the evaluations.

MOTION- Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to use Julie’s recommendations for detention officers wages at the $18.00; $19.00 and $20.00 with the first increase after receiving Detention Officer training and the top of the wages to be received after 1 year probation is complete.

Commissioner Ranum asked what they would do with them if no one was in jail. Julie stated the job description discusses they can assist in other departments and they can be assigned other duties if no one is in jail. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion.

Commissioner Randash asked for further discussion. There being none asked for those in favor to signify by saying Aye. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously.

Gun Range Wages, Hours, Duties and # of EmployeesCommissioner Randash feels for the first year the County should hire a 20 hour per week person for the first 6 months to get an idea of the usage before doing anything more than that.

Discussed the key to the gate allows access to the Outdoor Range and is a different fee than the fee to use the Indoor Range. Key and card for the Indoor Range would be its own rate.

Julie can get information, with various options, from someone for a cardtrol/security and gates accesses.

Discussed advertising for, hours decided upon, a contract person to operate the facility per week. Discussed duties would include janitorial, outside maintenance, care for the ventilation and filtration system, selling memberships, etc.

Commissioner Randash feels more than one person should be hired so the other person could have time off.

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Julie stated she would first need a definitive answer on when they would want to have someone there before writing a job description or bid invitation. Julie further stated she agrees with Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff, and Mike Reddick, Baker-Chief of Police, regarding the facility should first be set up with a cardtrol system and surveillance before the doors are opened.

The Commission would like to bring the Gun Range Board in to discuss their thoughts on these ideas.

Dakota Securities-Julie will schedule Dakota Securities to meet with the Commission.

Contracting-Commissioner Ranum felt the contractor should not sub-contract. Julie stated but the contractor can hire their own employees and they could do the work. The Commission agreed. This could be bid annually. Commissioner Randash discussed bidding for a minimum of 20 hours with the possibility of more hours being added at a later time. Julie discussed they would need to be drug and alcohol tested. Discussed need to know if the person would need to be bonded if handling monies. They would also need a Certificate of Liability and a criminal background check.

They would pay to take Safety Officer Training as a contractor.

NRA Endorsed-Julie asked if the new Gun Range was NRA endorsed. None of the Commissioners knew the answer to that.

The Gun Range Board will be scheduled to meet with the Commission before any decisions are made.

OTHER BUSINESS ROADS - Commissioner Ranum received a phone call from a member of the public regarding blading roads. Their neighbor, who has never given an easement to the County, was having their road bladed and this public member also wanted their road bladed.

Commissioner Randash had given permission for this as he was informed a weed crew member had sprayed weeds on this road, when no easement was given. The landowner was very upset. Commissioner Ranum feels we cannot break one law to correct another law that was broken. Commissioner Ranum contacted the Road Department and told them not to blade the road as there was no easement.

Commissioner Randash stated he may have overstepped his boundaries but he felt he was acting on the best interest of the County. It was felt since the weed spray employee sprayed there the Weed Board should have been contacted to handle this matter.

Commissioner Baldwin asked Julie’s perspective. Julie stated, although she is not an attorney, she feels they should have all the Commissioners act on items such as this. Commissioner Ranum feels that is why they have a Weed Board. Julie stated possibly Commissioner Randash should have stated the Commission would get back to them on the matter.

Commissioner Ranum feels they should ask Darcy how the County should proceed when something like this happens, due to liability to the County.

HR Corner-Julie had planned to add various County policies to her HR Corner. This goes out with the monthly paycheck attachments. Julie wants to get feedback from the employees and wanted to know if she had permission from the Commission to do so. The Commission was fine with this.

12:30 PM ADJOURN ADJOURN Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried.

ADJOURN s/William L. Randash, Chairman ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

CLASSIFIED fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344

REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735

Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC 406-778-2402

Judy Brown Sales Cell 406-891-0133

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New Listing: 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, central air. 910 S 3rd St. W. Asking $120,000.

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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.

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FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Large storage/ garage space at SMART building off Main Street in Baker. Large overhead door. Call 406-7782020.

33-34c __________________________ APARTMENT FOR RENT: $950/mo, all utilities paid including cable. No pets and no smoking. Call 970-219-5149. 33-34p __________________________ FOR RENT: Furnished Wibaux apartment, two bed/one bath, W/D in unit. $800 rent + $175 all utilities including cable TV. 406253-0451.

33c __________________________ 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.

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FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Beautiful, nearly new ranch home with great view. Located on 12 acres just south of Hettinger, ND. Call Dave (701-391-4969) at Century 21 Morrison, 201 W. Front Ave., Bismarck, ND for details. 32-35tmp ____________________________ FOR SALE: 800 acres contiguous crop and pasture land just south of Bentley, ND. Excellent for pheasants! For more information call Dave 701-391-4969; Century 21 Morrison Realty, 201 West Front Ave., Bismarck, ND. 32-35tmp ____________________________ 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.

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HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Northeast Montana Health Services, Inc. is currently seeking a business office manager to provider strategic leadership to our billing team, located in Wolf Point, Montana.

This position requires a strong individual with a proven track record of successfully managing a billing office, including the ability to lead a team through process improvement initiatives.

A bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting is preferred. Three to five years of comprehensive experience in pa-

tient accounting and revenue cycle management will be considered as a substitution for formal education. Must have extensive knowledge in third party billing and collection procedures, skills necessary to oversee a computerized patient information system; general knowledge of critical access hospital and rural health clinic federal regulations and guidelines. A resume must accompany all applications. Northeast Montana Health Services, Attn: Annie Block, V.P. of Human Resources, 315 Knapp St., Wolf Point, MT 59201; email to: ablock@nemhs.net.

33-34c __________________________ HELP WANTED: American Lutheran is looking for one or two individuals to join our ministry team. We are looking for someone to clean and care for our church. The position has flexible hours with some required times of necessity. The pay is decent and the working conditions are super! Must be trustworthy, consistent with cleaning abilities and know how.

If interested, please call Pastor Reba at 406-891-0534 or 406778-2612.

33-35c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: After school program assistant. After school until 5:30 p.m. - each school day. A complete job description and applications are available at the City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon, or call 406-778-3152. Application deadline is August 17, 2015. 32-33c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Group fitness instructor, morning and/or evening classes during school year. A complete job description and applications are available at the City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon, or call 406-778-3152. Application deadline is August 17, 2015. 32-33c

CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We want to thank all our children and grandchildren for the special 60th anniversary party for us. It was very nice and you did a lot of work and planning. Thank you all so much. Thank you to all who came to help us celebrate 60 years together. Thanks for all the cards. We had a great time.

Carl and Gloria Hepperle 33p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to the Fallon County Commissioners for lending their 20’x20’ tent to the Carter County Chamber of Commerce. During the Days of ‘85 it housed DJs, a band and Sunday jam session.

Their generosity was most appreciated.

Carter County Chamber of Commerce 33c

LEGALS __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Transfer Location of Air Quality Permit (Pursuant to Section 75-2-211, MCA, and ARM Title 17, Chapter 8, Subchapter 7, Permit, Construction and Operation of Air Contaminant Sources).

Wyrick Construction will file on or about 8-10-2015 a notification of intent to transfer location of an air quality permit with the Permitting and Compliance Division/Air Resources Management Bureau of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Applicant seeks approval of its transfer of location of crushing and stacking equipment. Air Quality Permit #4977 to west of Ollie, Sec. 31, T10N, R61E, seven (7) miles east on Ollie Road.

The division must approve or disapprove the permit transfer

within 30 days of receipt of a complete notice of intent. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to review a copy of the permit and the division’s analysis of it, or to submit comments on the change of location must contact the division at 1520 East Sixth Street, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901, phone (406)4443490.

Any comments on the location transfer must be submitted to the division within 15 days after the date of this publication.

33p __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGETS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Fallon County Commission is preparing the preliminary annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

The proposed budgets are available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder.

The Board of Fallon County Commissioners will meet in their office in the courthouse located at 10 W. Fallon Avenue on August 31, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing to approve and Adopt by Resolution, the Final Budget. Any taxpayer or resident may appear and be heard for or against any part of said budget.

Brenda J. Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder Baker, MT 59313 33-35c ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.co m Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Avonnee Hazel Shipstead, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-16 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to the Gary Shipstead, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court.

Dated this 24th day of July,

HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

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2015. s/Gary Shipstead PO Box 556 Baker, Montana 59313

REAL ESTATE

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MNAXLP __________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Albert Jardee, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-17 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to the Debra Markve, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court.

Dated this 24th day of July, 2015. s/Debra Markve 21069 Grizzly Gulch Rd. Deadwood, SD 57732 32-34c

MNAXLP __________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Ralph Carl Koenig, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-3 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to the Joan Koenig, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2015.

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 s/Joan Koenig PO Box 333 Baker, Montana 59313

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MNAXLP __________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Co-Personal Representatives Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Ernest Lang, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2015-12 Judge: Hon. George W. Huss NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the

first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Kenneth Lang and/or Marilyn Gawryluk, Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court.

Dated this 10 day of April, 2015 s/Marilyn Gawryluk PO Box 617 Baker, Montana 59313 Dated this 5th day of May, 2015. s/Kenneth Lang 911 West Fairhaven Roseburg, OR 97470 32-34c

MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC AUCTION Gas City Rentals LLC will hold a public auction Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, 1 p.m. in Baker for all items contained in the following storage units:

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HELP WANTED

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities F/T and P/T Dietary Positions Available Please Contact Sharee at (406) 778-5112 for more information Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Weimer, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs.

All positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

PUBLIC NOTICE Wyrick Construction, P.O. Box 52, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2147 submitted an application to the DEQ Opencut Mining Program for a 20-acre mine permit for the Beach 2 Site in Section 33, T5N, R59E, Fallon County. Access to the site is from Bergstrom Hill Road. Operator would strip soil material for reclamation, excavate up to 350,000 cubic yards of gravel, process it with a crusher, and reclaim the disturbed area to grassland and pond. Estimated date of final reclamation would be 11/2027. The application, including a map, is posted at http://searchopencutpermits.mt.gov/. For more information contact Opencut (406-444-4970) or MGC Consultants (406794-2037).

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING A surface landowner may request a public meeting until August 28, 2015. Submit one form per parcel of land owned by multiple parties, or one form per multiple parcels owned by one party, and any written comments, to DEQ Opencut Mining Program, PO Box 200901, Helena MT 59620-0901.

I request that a public meeting be conducted about the Beach 2 Site in Fallon County.

Staff Engineering Assistant II/III We are looking for a staff engineering assistant to assist in the areas of construction, operations, and maintenance in support of staff engineers and supervisors.

Primary duties will center around working with third parties to limit encroachments and impacts on WBI Energy natural gas pipelines from roads, subdivisions, and developments. An associate’s degree with a strong technical emphasis or a four year equivalent technical experience is required. Candidates must possess good oral, written, communication and human relation skills.

Apply online at jobs.mdu.com.

Deadline: August 16th 2015.

Name (print or type): ___________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________________ Date: __________________ Phone: __________________ Email: ________________________________________________ DEQ must hold a public meeting within 30 days of the above date if requested by the applicant, or by at least 30% or 10 (whichever is greater) of the property owners within 1/2 mile of the proposed site.

For DEQ use only: Landowner is on list provided with application __ Y __ N Landowner is on list provided for public notice __Y __ N Landowner previously submitted a Request For Public Meeting Form __ Y __ N Initials _____ Date __________.

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LEGALS Unit 66 - J Klauzer Unit 70 - A Brown Unit 18 - Nickson Individuals listed above have thirty (30) days to contact Gas City Rentals LLC at 406-9390123 before auction Sept. 19, 2015.

Follow the signs to the Gas City Rentals LLC auction.

Gas City Rentals LLC has the right to cancel or postpone auction.

32-34c ____________________________ 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.

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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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 Baker, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313 or phone 406-778-8182.

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 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) 444-7734. 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 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

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NDSU Dickinson Center sets Beef, Forage Field Day How to get the maximum use out of annual and perennial forage growth will be the focus of presentations at the annual beef cattle and forage field day Aug. 27 at the North Dakota State University Dickinson Research Extension Center’s ranch southwest of Manning.

The event begins with registration at 12:30 p.m., followed by a welcome from center director Kris Ringwall at 1 p.m.

Agricultural producers will have an opportunity to see firsthand the various management options that can provide livestock producers with more pounds per acre while enhancing soil health, according to program coordinator Douglas Landblom, center animal scientist. Producers will hear

from researchers and active agricultural producers at the half-day program, which is free of charge.

One of the key components will be how producers can use an assortment of forages on their farms and ranches to supplement traditional grazing practices. Landblom is a proponent of using livestock to harvest forage, which can decrease mechanical harvesting costs and provide economic opportunity through increased livestock gains. He will present research on using stockpiled grass and crop residue to decrease winter feeding costs.

Other topics that will be covered and the presenters are: Data on research conducted at the center on increasing

gains on forage, which can delay the placement of cattle in feedlots and reduce costs Songul Senturklu, visiting Turkish research scholar.

Updates on cover crops and nitrogen fertility - Fara Brummer, NDSU area Extension livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter, and Larry Cihacek, NDSU soil scientist in Fargo Reflections and data on various forage management options - producers Derrick Dukart of Manning and Lucas Hoff of Richardton, who have been involved with the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farmer Cooperator projects Participants also will visit the Dukart farm.

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PUBLIC RELEASE FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS Plevna School District announces the 2015-2016 policy for free and reducedprice school meals for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program).

The complete policy is on file in the central office and may be reviewed by any interested party.

Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown in the following chart may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.

PUBLIC RELEASE FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS Baker Public Schools announces the 2015-2016 policy for Free and ReducedPrice School Meals for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

The complete policy is on file in the central office and may be reviewed by any interested party.

Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown in the following chart may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.

FEDERAL INCOME CHART Free Reduced Price

FEDERAL INCOME CHART Free Reduced Price Household Size Annual 1 15,301 2 20,709 3 26,117 4 31,525 5 36,933 6 42,341 7 47,749 8 53,157 Each additional person 5,408

Monthly Weekly 1,276 295 1,726 399 2,177 503 2,628 607 3,078 711 3,529 815 3,980 919 4,430 1,023

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Annual 21,775 29,471 37,167 44,863 52,559 60,255 67,951 75,647

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Monthly Weekly 1,815 419 2,456 567 3,098 715 3,739 863 4,380 1,011 5,022 1,159 5,663 1,307 6,304 1,455

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Application forms will be sent to each home with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Households will be notified of eligibility determination. At any time during the school year, program officials may verify an application. Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the officials have the right to a fair hearing. This may be done by calling or writing to: Jule Walker, Box 158, Plevna, MT 59344, 406-772-5666.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, 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.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to fill either an EEO or program complaint, please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).

Persons with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Household Size Annual 1 15,301 2 20,709 3 26,117 4 31,525 5 36,933 6 42,341 7 47,749 8 53,157 Each additional person 5,408

Monthly Weekly 1,276 295 1,726 399 2,177 503 2,628 607 3,078 711 3,529 815 3,980 919 4,430 1,023

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Annual 21,775 29,471 37,167 44,863 52,559 60,255 67,951 75,647

7,696

Monthly Weekly 1,815 419 2,456 567 3,098 715 3,739 863 4,380 1,011 5,022 1,159 5,663 1,307 6,304 1,455

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Application forms will be sent to each home with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Households will be notified of eligibility determination. At any time during the school year, program officials may verify an application. Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the officials have the right to a fair hearing. This may be done by calling or writing to: Mr. Don Schillinger, Box 659, Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3329.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, 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.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to fill either an EEO or program complaint, please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).

Persons with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

Apprentice hunter rule approved Montana’s Fish & Wildlife Commission approved a new rule this week that clears the way for the state’s “apprentice hunter” law to take effect.

The law, enacted earlier this year by the state legislature, allows youth 10-17 years of age to obtain a certification to purchase some Montana hunting licenses before completing a hunter education course.

Apprentice hunters, however, are required to be accompanied by an adult mentor.

The $5 Apprentice Certification were available beginning Monday, Aug. 10, only at FWP offices.

The new rule defines certain mentor responsibilities and establishes the process for designating and identifying a mentor. Under the law, apprentice-hunter certification is for two license years only.

After two years, the apprentice hunter must complete a hunter safety and education course. Also, to participate in the program, an apprentice hunter must: • be between the ages of 10-

17 years old; • obtain a $5 certification from a FWP office; certification forms are available online; • have all appropriate licenses in their possession at all times while in the field.

For a prospective mentor to participate, he or she must be: • 21 years old or older; • related to the apprentice by blood, adoption, or marriage; or be the apprentice’s legal guardian, or appointed by the apprentice’s legal guardian; • have completed hunter education - if born after Jan. 1, 1985; • have a current Montana hunting license; • agree to supervise and remain within sight of and direct voice contact with the apprentice hunter at all times while in the field; • only accompany one apprentice at a time; • confirm that the apprentice is psychologically and physically prepared to hunt.

Mentors are also required to

complete and sign a form, along with the apprentice, and if applicable, the apprentice’s parent or legal guardian.

Mentor forms are free and are also available via FWP’s website.

An apprentice hunter is not eligible to obtain a special bow and arrow license without first completing a bowhunter education course; a resident hound training license for chasing mountain lion; a bighorn sheep license; an elk license if under 15 years of age. Nor can an apprentice hunter participate in any of Montana’s limited quota hunting license or permit drawings.

Violation of the terms by an apprentice hunter or mentor could result in the loss of hunting privileges for up to one full license season.

The $5 Apprentice certification is available beginning Aug. 10 only at FWP offices.

For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, then click “Apprentice Hunter Program”.

Animals may be seen during the Pet Parade Friday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. and at other events at the fair but otherwise are not allowed on the grounds.

Photos by Michael Castleberry

On display at the Carter County Museum, 36 miles south of Baker, is the Wyrex.

Wyrex was found by Don Wyrick in 2004 in Fallon County.

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