VOLUME 99
ISSUE 34
TIMES
FALLON County
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F ALLON C OUNTY F AIR Schedule of Events Thursday, August 20 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.
Fallon County Fair has it all - carnival, rodeos, night shows, free stage shows, 4-H, demolition derby, great food and just good old fun for all ages. Photo by Lori Kesinger
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
Bertha Kirschten
Aaron Wolters
Neal Coon
Breanna Parks
Livestock Trailer
Janae Coon
Show Sheep
New teachers join Plevna Public Schools By Lori Kesinger The Plevna Public School will have several new teachers to greet students on the first day of school. Bertha Kirschten will be teaching K-12 computers and 9-12 business. She will also be the Business Professionals of America (BPA) advisor. “I have 13 years experience as an advisor and throughout those years have had several students qualify for the national convention. I hope to carry on that tradition here at Plevna,”
TAKE NOTE Times Office closed The Fallon County Times will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, Labor Day. Deadline will remain the same, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
O’Fallon Community Choir rehearsals The O’Fallon Community Choir will start preparing for their Christmas Concert Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Longfellow music room. If you like to sing, come join the choir Sept. 7. Practices are short and the fellowship is good. Contact Debbi Varner at 406-778-3542 or Don Nygaard at 406-778-2608 for more information.
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Kirschten said. Kirschten is a native of Baker and graduated from Baker High School in 1987. She attended Idaho State University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in secondary business education and minors in consumer economics and business administration. Kirschten has continued her education by obtaining an additional 60 credits of graduate work in various areas of education including business/technology education. She also attends several workshops/conferences each year that address business and technology classrooms, as well as instructional strategies and teaching literacy. Kirschten had several teachers make an impact on her life throughout her childhood and high school years. “Their passion for teaching and sharing their subject areas made school a place that I enjoyed and inspired me to become a life-long learner,” Kirschten noted. “This greatly influenced my desire to become a teacher and share my love of learning with other students.” Kirschten started her teaching career in Superior and has also taught in Harlowton, Judith Gap and most recently in Circle. Kirschten has many plans for her first year at Plevna, especially getting to know the students. She is starting the year by deploying a 1-to-1 Chromebook program for 6-12 grade students. She will also be working with elementary students to ensure they have the keyboarding and technology skills to successfully navigate the state assessments. At all grade levels there will be a focus on technology
skills specifically required in the Montana Common Core Standards. In business, she will be working with students to help them master accounting and other business topics to prepare them for the workforce or college. “My primary goal for my students is to help prepare them to be productive citizens and life-long learners,” Kirschten said. One of the most rewarding aspects Kirschten finds in her job is helping students make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will be doing beyond high school. Kirschten has four children - Karen, 23, who recently graduated from UMWestern and is an elementary teacher; James, 21, residing in Circle and employed by Prairie Elk Systems; Katie, 16, a junior at Plevna High School; and Kevin, 3. Kirschten enjoys reading in her spare time and spending time with her family. Aaron Wolters will be teaching second grade for his first official year of teaching. He also plans to help with the after-school program in Plevna. Wolters was born in K.I. Sawyer, Michigan but with a dad in the military for 21 years ended up moving around to places in North Dakota and Nebraska. He has lived the past 12 years in Columbus, Montana. Wolters always knew he wanted to go into teaching. While growing up, he participated in Tae Kwon Do class and was asked to help teach some of it. He also volunteered at the public library doing story time and activities
10:30 a.m. - Open Class Livestock Trailer
with students. In college, he participated in “Seussville” which brought students in for different activities based on Dr. Seuss books. “I enjoyed doing these and they helped me decide to go into education,” Wolters said. Wolters graduated from Rocky Mountain College in Billings with a degree in elementary education and a reading endorsement plus a bachelor’s in psychology. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude. “I wanted to go farther in my education to obtain a reading endorsement so I can better help students in my classroom,” Wolters said. “I also wanted to obtain more than what was required in psychology so I can better help students. I am not a counselor but with my psychology major I can better collaborate with the counselor.” Wolters student taught first grade at Burlington Elementary School in Billings. Growing up half his life in Montana, Wolters knew he wanted to stay in state for his first teaching position. He wanted to be part of a small town school which would be relatively close to Columbus. “I grew up in a town where your neighbors would help you in a heartbeat and that was what I was hoping for,” Wolters commented. Wolters plans to get to know the community and the learning styles of his students so he can teach better. “I want my second grade students to come out of the classroom with knowledge to take into the real world and be able to apply that information to their lives,” he added. SEE PLEVNA TEACHERS, PAGE 6
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 26, 2005 -Fallon County Fair is over and was a great success. Katie Gray had the Grand Champion Market Beef; Steven Brewer Grand Champion Market Sheep; and Tyler Swanke Grand Champion Market Swine. First place winner in the Demolition Derby was Kyle Johnson of Williston, ND. The powder puff race was won by Ashlee Moore. There were 51 entries in the parade. Cub Scout Pack #256 had the “Most Creative” float. The third annual Gary Hufford Memorial Variety Show, hosted by Lester Straub, held Aug. 18 proved to be a real crowd pleaser. . . Governor Brian Schweitzer and his chief business development officer Evan Barrett stopped in Baker Aug. 19 and spent over an hour visiting with Fallon County Commissioners Don Rieger and Dennis Afrank. The two state officials were on their way back from a tour of a small coal liquifaction plant at Beulah, ND. . . Several cases of pertussis, more commonly called whooping cough, have been identified in Baker. . . Picture: Aug. 18, Greg Powell and Sheldon Benedict were fishing in Baker Lake when Greg hooked an 8 lb. 31 3/4” Northern. . . Low temperature Aug. 19 was 44 degrees. . . Baker Volunteer Fire Department raffle winners were: Rifle Ross Gray, fire extinguishers Baker Body Shop, Lakefront Bed & Breakfast; smoke alarms - Insurance Store, Janice Moser, and Jerry Wyrwas. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, August 25, 1995-Steve Klang received the district Award of Merit Aug. 6. This award is given to Scout leaders who “rendered noteworthy service to youth over an extended time”. . . Justin Steffes brought his Cadillac stretch limo to Baker for the Fair Parade. . . Custom combiners have been seen in the area for a few weeks and harvest is now in full swing. . . Nicholas Stevenson had the Grand Champion Market Steer at the Fair this year. . . 24-30 CRP acres burned Monday afternoon at Bill Zupanik’s, and an early morning fire at Harry Tronstad’s burned across the road. Both fires were lightning caused. . . Kelli Schillinger, a 1995 graduate of Baker High School, was a guest of the Montana Coaches Association at their annual awards presentation in Great Falls in August. She was presented with the MCA’s top female scholarship award. . . Angie Griebel was crowned Fallon County Fair Queen. Princesses are Shye Boggs and Stacey Wang. . . Eric Sonsalla had the Grand Champion Market Sheep and Katie Straub won the Reserve Champion in this year’s Fair.
30 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 2, 1985Fallon County Fair began last Thursday and continued through Sunday. Despite the unpredictable weather, large crowds still were on hand for most of the events. Sunday evening’s Conway Twitty shows were both presented before sell-out crowds. Saturday evening a surprising number of persons braved the raw, cold weather to attend the Reba McEntire shows. . . Baker will be Capitol for a Day Sept. 25 . Gov. Schwinden, Lt. Gov. Turman and other state officials will be in Baker to meet with local government officials. . . Theodore Everson, age 79 of Baker, passed away Aug. 20. . Clarence Schell purchased the Grand Champion Steer of the Fallon County Fair for Ehret Meat Service from Steve Schweigert paying $1.20 per pound for a total price of $1,446. . . Leonard Howe, age 79 of Baker, passed away Aug. 15. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 21, 1975Picture: Rex Farstveet and Dale Strobel, linemen for MDU, switched from high lines to picket lines Wednesday at 8 a.m. The local employees of the company were called at 6 a.m. Wednesday and were told not to go back to work until a contract could be worked out that would be agreeable to both MDU and the union. . . Word was received this week that Barbara Neumann, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Neumann, and Baker 4-H member, has distinguished herself at LABO Camp Mujajima in Japan. She completed a 25 mile hike and climb of Mount Dogo. Barbara was the only American to complete the difficult course and by reaching the top in eight hours set a 4-H record. . Classes for all students will begin Aug. 25, according to Superintendent Harry Erickson. . . Mrs. Frank Mehling is the proud recipient of the best stock horse trophy earned at the Fallon County Fair. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 12, 1965The Fallon County Fair will be officially opened Friday evening and Saturday will be the Hazel Randal Show with the Browning Family Show to follow Sunday. . . The car stolen from the Jim Bruces’ in West Yellowstone the night of July 31 was just borrowed, as a gray haired man is reported to have brought it back Sunday night. . . Delegates from Fallon and Carter Counties who will go to 4-H Congress include Nancy Thielen, Faye Morrison, Lynn Anderson, Mary Speelmon, Sue Powell, Betty Frye, Dorothy Wocicki, Lynnette Yates, and Ross Major. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 18, 1955-
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Baker schools to open Sept. 6. . . . Baker people had the best surprise they have ever had when without fanfare, oil was placed on city streets Saturday. . . . Those attending 4-H Congress include Vernon Jardee, Luella Strangford, Henry Logar, Theo. Bickerdyke, Barbara Tiegen, Falas Burch, and Charles Davis attending with County Agent Gene Hoff. . . Excavation work on the new service station to be built by the Continental Oil Company was started Tuesday, Herbert Bertsch, manager, stated. . . Walter Martel, Baker, and Jerry Howe, Plevna, will join 330 high school juniors from 55 of the Treasure State’s counties at Dillon for the ninth annual Boys State. . . James Ovens announces the opening of the Circle J Trailer Court in the east end of Baker. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 16, 1945Japan surrendered unconditionally Tuesday night. History’s most destructive war is over except for formalities. . . Baker schools open Sept. 4. . . George Askin finished five test wells this week on the 101 structure south of Baker for Frank Becker. . . Another new store is to be opened in Baker. Fred Morrow of Terry has leased the former Catron Hardware Store from Mrs. Lydia Yokley and will remodel it for a Coast to Coast store. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 22, 1935Point Barrow, Alaska, Aug. 16 - Death reaching through an arctic fog overtook Will Rogers, peerless comedian, and Wiley Post, master aviator, when their airplane faltered and fell. . . At a meeting held Friday evening, the Baker Tennis Assoc. elected officers and adopted a set of rules. L.E. Baker was named president. . Rocky Mountain heavy rotary drilling equipment arrived in Baker and is being moved to the deepest well at Little Beaver. . . Baker will celebrate with Ekalaka Friday as the neighboring town notes their 50th anniversary with a Golden Jubilee. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 20, 1925Tony Hythecker, wife and four children miraculously escaped injury Saturday afternoon when their Ford car was overturned on the road to Wildwood Park. They were traveling 15 miles an hour when a car from Marmarth came up from behind and tried to pass them. . . The Continental Oil Co. will erect a new service station on the Midland corner. . . Baker last week was numbered among the few Montana communities which is able to say “We have the Order of Rainbow for Girls”.
Back to School Transportation Safety Submitted by Eileen Reddick Custer County Buckle Up Coordinator The long, carefree days of summer will be ending soon, and children will be heading back to the classrooms. Take a few moments to review some traffic safety pointers with your children - whether they are just starting kindergarten or are old enough to enroll in driver’s education. Safety is not negotiable. Everyone should take time to practice safety. Drivers, slow down and watch for small children darting into the streets. Children are unpredictable. They aren’t always aware of how dangerous moving vehicles can be. Their minds are occupied with other things. Drivers, plan ahead and leave
home early enough so you can avoid the pressure of trying to hurry. Make time for safety. Everyone in the vehicle should use seatbelts or child safety seats. Remain buckled up until the vehicle is parked. Never carry more passengers than there are seatbelts in the vehicle. A seatbelt holds the driver behind the wheel when something unexpected happens. This enables the driver to remain in control of the vehicle. Rear seat passengers need to be buckled up, too. Unrestrained passengers can fly around the vehicle in the event of a crash, striking and severely injuring other occupants. With a little planning, back to school transportation can be made relatively safe.
Judge’s Corner
no record permitted. (1) A driver who violates 61-13-103 shall be fined $20, but the violation is not a misdemeanor pursuant to 45-2-101, 46-18236, 61-8-104, or 61-8-711. A violation of 61-13-103 may not be counted as a moving violation for purposes of suspending a driver’s license under 61-11-203(2)(m). Bond for this offense is $20 and a jail sentence may not be imposed. (2) A violation of 61-1-103 may not be recorded or charged against the driver’s record of a person violating 61-13-103. (3) An insurance company may not hold a violation of 6113-103 against the insured or increase the insured’s premiums due to a violation of 6113-103. Fallon County Justice Court and Baker City Court want to remind everybody to buckle up!
Seatbelt Use Section 61-13-103. Seatbelt use required - exceptions. (1) A driver may not operate a motor vehicle upon a highway of the state of Montana unless each occupant of a designated seating position is wearing a properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt or, if 61-9-420 applies, is properly restrained in a child safety restraint. (2) The provisions of this section do not apply to: (a) an occupant of a motor vehicle who possesses a written statement from a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, as defined in 37-8-102, that the occupant is unable to wear a seatbelt for medical reasons; (b) an occupant of a motor vehicle in which all seatbelts are being used by other occupants; (c) an operator of a motorcycle or a motor-driven cycle; (d) an occupant of a vehicle licensed as special mobile equipment; or (e) an occupant who makes frequent stops with a motor vehicle during official job duties and who may be exempted by the department. (3) The department may adopt rules to implement subsection (2)(e). (4) The department or its agent may not require a driver who may be in violation of this section to stop except: (a) upon reasonable cause to believe that the driver has violated another traffic regulation or that the driver’s vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law; or (b) if a person in the vehicle who is under six years of age and weighs less than 60 pounds is not properly restrained under 619-420 or this section. Section 61-13-104. Penalty -
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Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … you may have to pay a joint credit account you had with your ex-spouse in order to protect your credit? This applies if your ex didn’t make the payments. This may apply even if a court ordered your ex to pay. For more information, please visit either the Families and Kids or Money Problems sections on www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899 free.
Cards Eleven people played pinochle Aug. 16 at the Baker Senior Center. There were two tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were Jay Gregory, Delbert Schweigert, Iven Felt, and Ping Ho. Pinochle will not be played Sunday, Aug. 23, due to the Fallon County Fair. It will be played the next Sunday, Aug. 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
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Wibaux County Fair next week With the theme of “Country Pride, County Wide”, the Wibaux County Fair will run August 27-30. In addition to the livestock judging and indoor exhibits, there will be a Chicken Dinner for a Dollar; night show; stick horse rodeo; Barbeque For A Buck; NRA/NWRA/NRCA/NDRA Rodeo; parade, Miss Bows’ Messy Mania; Fun on the Run Amusements Funhouse and Climbing Wall; Action Entertainment Laser Tag; NASCAR racing, basketball hoop shoot, football toss and speedy pitch; Demolition Derby/Bump-NRun, and 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale. The fair begins Thursday, Aug. 27, at 8 a.m. with the 4H and open class horse show. At 9 a.m. - judging of indoor exhibits; and a 1 p.m. dogs and cats will be judged. From 3-7 p.m. that evening the exhibit buildings will be open to the public free of charge. Friday, Aug. 28, livestock judging begins at 9 a.m. and from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. the exhibit buildings will again be open to the public free of charge. That evening from 5-7 Stevenson Funeral Home is sponsoring a Chicken Dinner for a Dollar. At 7 p.m. the Wibaux County Fair is proud to present the outstanding comedy team of Williams and Ree. Williams and Ree, the selfprofessed “Indian and White Guy”, have been entertaining audiences around the world with their unique and irreverent comedy/musical style for over three decades. Bruce Williams and Terry Ree have established themselves as proven headliners at fairs, festivals, arenas, and casino venues. They continuously refresh and reinvent themselves show after show by incorporating topical and observational humor “dripped from the headlines”. Williams and Ree have the added “wow” factor of being terrifically talented musicians and singers as well. Numerous television, radio, and commercial appearances have cemented their relationship with their fan base, promoters, and marketing directors. The sheer longevity of this dynamic duo has allowed them to attain legendary status and point up the fact they are truly America’s favorite comedy team.
Don’t miss Williams and Ree at the 2015 Wibaux County Fair Friday, Aug. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, the NRA, NWRA, NRCA, and NDRA slack begins at 8 a.m. Laser tag, NASCAR racing, basketball hoop shoot, football toss, speed pitch, and Miss Bows’ Messy Mania will be open from 3:00-8:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. there will be the stick horse rodeo. This is an event for ages two through seven. Prizes will be given to the winners. Each contestant must bring their own stick horse. From 4:30-8:30 p.m., a funhouse and climbing wall will be open for business. In appreciation to those attending the fair, from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Silha Funeral Homes and Stockman Bank are sponsoring a Barbeque For A Buck for those with a rodeo ticket or booster button. Preschool children eat free. A calcutta for the saddle bronc riders will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by the rodeo at 7:00 p.m. Again this year with an $8,500 added purse will be an NRA/NWRA/NRCA/NDRA rodeo produced by Big Circle Rodeo Company. Big Circle Rodeo Company has had more rough stock to the NRA Finals than any other contractor. Champion belt buckles will be awarded in bareback, saddle bronc, and bull riding. This year’s rodeo announcer will be Randy Taylor of Menno, SD. Sunday, Aug. 30, the parade will start at 11 a.m. followed by the 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale at 12:30 p.m., with the Demolition Derby/Bump-NRun starting at 2 p.m. The Demolition Derby is offering a $2,500 added purse, and the Bump-N-Run is offering a $4,500+ added purse. Laser tag, NASCAR racing, basketball hoop shoot, football toss, and speed pitch will be open from 12-6 p.m. The funhouse and climbing wall will all be available from 1-5 p.m. Miss Bows’ Messy Mania will be available from 12-6 p.m. If you are interested in entering exhibits, fair books and entry blanks are available at the Wibaux County Extension office. Fair books are also available at the Corner Market, Wibaux General Store, and the Wibaux Pioneer Gazette. All exhibits will be accepted regardless of residence. Mini-
mum age for exhibiting in open class is five years. Booth space is available for those who might be interested in putting up a commercial booth or a service booth. The price of the night show, rodeo, and Demolition Derby/Bump-N-Run is $10 per event for adults and high school students, $5 for grades K-8, and preschool will be admitted free. As in the past, the Wibaux County Fair is offering booster buttons. The booster buttons, for adults and high school students, cost $25 and for grades K-8 $12. The booster buttons will get you into all of the events at the fair which include the night show, rodeo, and the Demolition Derby/Bump-NRun. Booster buttons may be purchased at the Wibaux Pioneer Gazette Office, Corner Market, Wibaux General Store, or the Wibaux County Extension Office. For individuals interested in entering the rodeo, entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, by calling NRA Central Entry at 406-256-6488. All local entries will be accepted. Demolition Derby drivers should contact Chad Peplinski at 406-795-9908. Bump-NRun drivers should contact Mike Schneider at 701-8726103. Everyone is encouraged to come support the 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale which will be held Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, at 12:30. Through the premium system, it is possible to support the livestock sale without actually taking possession of an animal. For additional information about the fair, just call or stop by the Wibaux County Extension office, or call 406-7962486.
Cans for Clothing benefits food pantry By Lori Kesinger A non-perishable food item was the cost for a grocery bag of clothing at the first ever Cans for Clothing Garage Sale held in Baker. The sale was the idea of Shawn Hirst, a Baker High School senior, who wanted to do something positive for the community. Hirst shared his
idea with Assembly of God Church youth pastor, Joe Epley, who stood behind him to bring the event to fruition. Shoes, clothes, winter wear, accessories, and more were all donated by community members. Numerous teens and adults spent hours helping coordinate the sale. The sale was held Aug. 15 at the Youth &
Community Center. Anyone wanting to purchase clothes simply had to bring a food item to pay for a bag full. About 150 bags of clothes were exchanged for over 250 food items benefiting the local food pantry. The remaining clothes were donated to the Montana Rescue Mission in Billings.
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A contracted crew is working on the retaining wall behind the NAPA/Getim Here building in the Lake City Shopping Center in Baker. The dilapidated wall is being replaced with concrete blocks to reinforce the alleyway alongside the creek channel. The alley is closed to all through traffic for at least two weeks or until the work is done.
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invite former classmates for coffee and visiting Sat., Aug. 22 • 9 - 10:30 a.m. Baker Sr. Center Spartan 5K Run/Walk/Bike Saturday, August 22 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.
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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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Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse 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. First day of school for Baker students, Aug. 26. First day of school for Plevna students, Aug. 27. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Aug. 27. Farewell gathering for Fr. Tom Tobin, 2-4 p.m., potluck supper 4:30 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church Hall, Baker; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Aug. 30. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Aug. 31.
Baker Police Department • August 10, 2015 - August 16, 2015 - 27 Calls for service: 4 informations; 2 unlocks; 1 hit and run accident; 10 traffic stops; 1 ungovernable youth; 2 agency assists; 4 animal complaints; 3 public assists. Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Kelly Leroy Steen, Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 7/12/15. • John W. Hankla, Harrodsburg, KY, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 35/25, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 7/12/15. • Shelby Tanner Conroy, exhibition driving, bond forfeited $50, ticket issued 7/12/15. • Trevor J. Pierce, Baker, operate a vehicle which has not been properly registered, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 7/12/15. • Kelly Matthew Brown, Baker, fail to stop and ID self after striking unattended vehicle, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 7/11/15. • Karlee Morgan Murnion, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at time and date of citation, ticket issued 8/5/15. • Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom, Baker, assault, $585, restitution, Public Defender fee of $250, restitution to Fallon County Ambulance of $520 and Fairlight Medical Center of $195.37, restitution fee of $71.54, jail - deferred imposition of jail sentence for a period of two years (8/11/17), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fines, fees and or surcharges as agreed/or-
dered, pay back all Court costs and restitution, attend, complete, comply and pay for - 60 days of SCRAMx Compliance Monitoring Bracelet, WiseChoice LifeSkills Anger Management Course, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception of food to go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number, ticket issued 5/2/15.
July 31, 2015, family and friends gathered at Superior Care Villa for their annual family barbecue. The afternoon was spent visiting and enjoying good food.
Find us on-line at www.falloncountyextra.com
Justice Court • Bryce Douglas Ward, Three Forks, public nuisance, $285 with $100 suspended on conditions for six months (2/13/16), jail - deferred imposition of jail sentence for six months, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees, and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or phone number during suspension/deferral period, defendant to motion Court for withdrawal of guilty plea and dismissal of charge upon completion of deferred imposition of sentence/judgment requirements and deadline (46-18-204-MCA), ticket issued 3/10/15.
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Grilled Chicken Burgers w/fries $6.00
Western Burger w/Fries $6.00
Pizza Slice w/breadsticks $5.00
BBQ Pork w/Onion Rings $6.00
Cheeseburger w/Fries $6.00
Newest picture: Taken of first cousins at Schweigert family reunion held in Billings July 24-25, 2015. Oldest picture: Family of Daniel and Elizabeth (Huber) Schweigert with their 14 Back row, l-r: Delbert Schweigert, Paulette Pfeifle-Ellis,Danny Schweigert, Dale children. Schweigert, Duane Brockel, Leo Brockel, Riggie Schweigert. Middle row, l-r: Gloria Kusler-Follmer, June Kusler-Opp, Mavis SchweigertGrabofsky, Bonnie Schweigert-Koerner, Judy Schweigert-Volske. Front row, l-r: Virginia Kusler-Malley, Darvin Schweigert Submitted by family with Schweigert Fam- family photo album given to Got a news tip? Contact the Fallon County Times 406-778-3344 Paulette Ellis ily, Est 1861, embossed on Gloria Kusler-Follmer by Baker A Schweigert family re- them. Hors d’oeuvres and soft cousin Larry Schweigert held Chamber union was held in Billings at drinks were served. precious memories. the Hilton Garden Inn July Red/white/blue was the color That afternoon everyone of Commerce 24-25, 2015. The last reunion theme for the weekend. was on their own. & Agriculture was held in Twin Falls, ID in Family and friends had a Saturday night the banquet 2004 and in Baker in 1981 wonderful time renewing ac- was a feast of prime rib, roast information is previous to that. This year’s quaintances, making new turkey, and all the trimmings. available by event was hosted by Gloria ones, and reminiscing about Duane Brockel gave the calling Kusler-Follmer of Billings earlier times. We introduced gracious welcome and delivand Paulette Pfeifle-Ellis of our children and grandchil- ered family prayers at meals. 406-778-2266 Twin Falls, ID. dren to members they had He especially thanked Gloria Daniel and Elizabeth never met before. Some folks and Paulette on behalf of the (Huber) Schweigert had a had not seen each other in family for their hard work in family of 14 children: daugh- over 50 years! It was ex- putting together this successters Maggie (Fred Salzer), pressed by many how blessed ful reunion. Martha (Willie Eszlinger), we feel to be a member of this Paulette read segments of a Jenny (Ted Kusler), Esther family. poem previously read by de(Ted Pfeifle), Susie (Albert The morning of July 25 we ceased cousin Joyce Kost in Pfeifle), Ruth (Jake Fuehrer), enjoyed a full breakfast buffet 1981 followed by a showing Bertha (Fred Brockel); and brunch. of the DVD film, sons: Jake (Martha), Christ A silent auction was set up “Schweigert Family History (Lena), George (Lydia), in the lobby whereby various 1861-2004”. Many people Edwin (Lenore), Andy family members donated were deeply touched by the (Bertha), Wilbert (Anna items. film’s history and sentimental Mae), and Elmer “Buddy” Memorabilia tables were journey it took us on once (Julie), all deceased. filled with mementos from again. Ninety-six second, third, our past. Grandma ElizaThank yous and farewells fourth, and fifth generation beth’s German Bible was were said, and some tears descendants were represented brought from Baker by Del- were shed - until we meet from nine states: WY, MT, bert and Alice Kay. Great- again! ID, AZ, NE, NV, OR, ND and grandparents Christian and SD. Karoline’s naturalization docThe evening of July 24 was uments from 1914 when they “Meet and Greet” registration renounced Russian citizenwith goody bags provided by ship to become U.S. citizens the Billings Chamber of were on display as well as • Purchase any Quarterly Membership Commerce. Playing cards and Elizabeth and Daniel’s marRECEIVE 1 MONTH FREE calendars were given to each riage certificate from 1904. A
Schweigert family reunion
Baker Recreation Center Back to School Special
Attention: 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
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THE FOLLOWING FALLON COUNTY BOARDS HAVE MEMBER EXPIRATIONS AND/OR VACANCIES Board Lake Advisory Board
Number of Positions Open 1
Term One Year Term (open position)
Lake Advisory Board
1
Three Year Term (open position)
Library Board
1
Four Year Term (Remainder of 5 year term)
Salary Commission (Tax Paying Citizen)
1
Three Year Term
Tax Appeal Board
1
One Year Term
(open position)
(open position)
If you are interested in being a member on any of these Boards, please send a letter of interest to:
Fallon County Commission PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313-0846 or deliver to the Clerk And Recorder’s office by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015. The Commissioners will appoint board members at 10:30 a.m. on September 9, 2015. Appointee terms will begin immediately. MNAXLP
• Purchase any Annual Membership RECEIVE 2 MONTHS FREE
NEW STUDENT RATES K - 12 Grade & Full Time College • 3 Months for $35.00 • 1 Year for $100.00
NEW COUPLES MEMBERSHIP 3 Months $80.00 Annual $250.00
SPECIAL ENDS SEPTEMBER 30 See Jenn For More Information (406) 778-3210
Wibaux County Fair & Rodeo “A Tradition We Treasure”
August 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2015 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 8 a.m. - 4-H & Open Class Horse Judging begins 3 p.m. - Exhibit Hall Opens
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 9 a.m. - Livestock Judging Begins 5-7 p.m. - Chicken Dinner for a Dollar 7 p.m. - Night Show Williams & Ree
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 8 a.m. - Rodeo Slack begins 4 p.m. - Stick Horse Rodeo 5 - 7 p.m. - BBQ for a Buck(with purchase of a rodeo ticket or booster button) 6:30 p.m. - Saddle Bronc Calcutta 7 p.m. - NRA/NWRA/NDRA Rodeo Rodeo entries: From 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 24 All Local Entries Accepted Contact: NRA Central Entry 406-256-6488
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 11 a.m. - Parade 12:30 pm - 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale 2 p.m. - Demolition Derby & Bump-N-Run
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Plevna Teachers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wolters loves to collect and try new recipes, play Sudoku, and swim in his leisure time. He is also an avid reader and one of his favorite authors is Sherman Alexie. Neal Coon is originally from Metaline Falls, Washington. He attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings where he earned Bachelor’s in Science Broadfield Education and Biology. This will be Coon’s first year teaching and he will be the 6-12 science teacher. He will also be an assistant coach for junior high basketball. Coon said he grew up with both parents as teachers and he has always enjoyed working with children of all ages. He also played football for RMC for five years which taught him how to work with young student athletes through youth summer camps. Coon hopes his students become more interested in the many fields of science. “Plevna had an opening for both my fiancé and I, which gives us a place to start our
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careers and potentially settle down and start a family,” Coon said about coming to Plevna. “The school also gives us the small town setting we wanted.” Coon’s fiancé, Breanna Parks, and his sister, Janae Coon will also be teaching in Plevna. Coon enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors when he’s not teaching. Breanna Parks grew up in San Diego, California and graduated from Rocky Mountain College in Billings with a degree in Elementary Education. She plans on pursuing her masters in Reading and/or Special Education within the next few years. Parks was a long-term substitute teacher for kindergarten at Roberts School in Roberts, Montana. She was also a member of the RMC Cheer Squad and an RMC Cheer Camp Instructor. “I decided to pursue a career in education due to the influential teachers I had over the years that always kept me motivated and helped me realize my full potential,” Parks said. “My other big influence was my grandpa who wasn’t a teacher in the traditional sense but he taught me the importance of good character, perseverance and re-
silience.” Parks will be teaching fifth grade in the upcoming school year. It is also her first year teaching. “I plan to be really organized and do a lot of reflecting on my teaching so I can improve not only throughout this year but continue to improve from year to year,” Parks said. “I also plan on building a strong foundation for my students and myself this year to serve as a platform that we can grow from together. I think I will be learning from my students just as much as they learn from me this year.” Parks further said she hopes to help her students build the necessary skills to be lifelong learners and help them to experience success in all aspects of the classroom. She is engaged to Neal Coon and they have one dog. Parks likes reading, hiking, swimming and stunting, a part of cheer in which a top girl is supported by a human base or bases. Janae Coon’s first year of teaching will include K-12 health and fitness and sixth grade math. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with degrees in health and fitness and middle school mathematics.
Coon also grew up in Metaline Falls, Washington and previously worked as a paraeducator for a year. She decided to pursue a career in education because she loves to work with children and wants to teach them to live healthy and physically active lives. “Since this is my first year, I am planning on learning from my students and my own feedback on lessons on what went well or what needs to improvement. I want to make the best of the opportunities and resources I have available and to have a fun first year of teaching,” Coon said. Coon is glad to begin her teaching career with her younger brother, Neal Coon, and his fiancé, Breanna Parks. She also likes that Plevna is a small school and she gets the opportunity to teach K-12. She also enjoys hunting, fishing and outdoor activities in her spare time.
H ap py B ir th da y August 21 Pat Gundlach, Payton O’Donnell, Rick Madler, Shantel Sander, Carleigh Irgens August 22 Cole Rost, Dave Mahon, Mikenna O’Donnell August 23 Kaine Kendall, Aubree Danae Brown August 24 Heidi Barth, Shawn Wang, Brandie Randash, Chris Crawford, Joe Pennington, Kimber Custer, Lisa Kilsdonk, Richard Heineman August 25 Craig Pankratz, Tisha Alberts August 26 Carla Rustad, Dylan Robinson, Leevon Pinnow, Wayne Christensen, Rose Rost
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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. 26: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Sept. 2: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale
Wed., Sept. 9: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Sept. 16: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at
605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853
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
The Ekalaka Bump-N-Run would like to say... THANKS to our SPONSORS! THANKS to our HELP! THANKS to all the RACERS! THANKS to all the FANS! SPONSORS: Nolan Verke; Wyrick Construction; Montana Motel; A & A Stieg Wholesale Inc.; H & B Construction, Griffith Excavating; Plu’s Flying Service, Inc.; Dague Trucking; Wright Construction; Old Stand Bar; Baker Metal & Recycling: J & M Lumber; Keith Ranch; Summit National Bank; Fruit Service & Repair; Community 1st Federal Credit Union; RB’s Home Cooking; B & B Septic Service; Carquest Auto Supply; Northside Truck & Auto; Midway Motel; Southeast Electric; Baker Rexall Drug; Kratzer Construction; Quality Transportation; Main Street Market; Runnings; Townsend Accounting; Linda Boggs; Ekalaka Insurance Store; Ekalaka Eagle
Thank You To All Of Our Help! Jerry Keith Michelle Keith Randi Keith Lacey Keith Carson Hilliard Lori Rusley Maryssa Rusley Phillip Rusley Stephanie Sauers Terry Sauers
Lance Barrere Davie Ann Barrere Jessica Dalzell Travis Walker Valerie O’Connell Karen Carroll Ross Phelps Tracey Walker Alice Johnstone Lindsey Chaska Wayne Yost Mary Scott Norman Scott
Jesse Scott Bill Kalstrom Charles Hershey MAK Kalstrom Jerry Kalstrom Mitch Overn Benji Knapp Carl Knapp Dell Dague Carl Laughery Todd Dague Luther Waterland Lucas Waterland
Sandy Stieg Doug Stieg Jennifer Stieg Justin Stieg CCHS Freshman Class Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Crew Carter County Thank you to all of our Ekalaka Bump-N-Run Association Members for making this day possible.
To anyone that has not yet been mentioned but helped make the day a success, Thank You!!!
See you all next year!
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Welcome Back To School, Baker Students School Starts Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Bus Routes • 2015-2016 Unload at Lincoln/Longfellow School 8:00; load at Lincoln/Longfellow School 3:20. Unload at high school 8:05; load at high school 3:25.
Adjunct Services
Spartan Bus Line, LLC
John & DeeDee Geving, Owners Route No. 1 A.M. 7:15 Hadley/Wyrick 7:31 Miller 7:33 Gonsioroski 7:40 Wiseman 7:43 Moore 7:47 O’Donnell
P.M. 4:18 4:01 4:00 3:46 3:44 3:40
Route No. 2 7:10 7:18 7:30 7:30 7:33 7:38 7:40 7:45
4:00 4:10 3:50 3:50 4:15 4:23 4:25 3:45
Route No. 3 7:45 7:41 7:41 7:40 7:35 7:32 7:30 7:29
3:40 3:41 3:41 3:45 3:49 3:52 3:55 3:58
Stark Lutts Koenig Rustad Hired Hand Steen Follmer Wyrick Gaub
Barkley Hufford Rost MacKay Graham Enos Enos Sub Station (Ekalaka)
Rusley Tronstad 101 Y Losing/Hanson Dukart Lowery DeGrand
Route No. 4 7:15 7:22 7:32 7:36 7:40 7:42 7:45
FOOTBALL Sept. 4 Wolf Point (T)....................... 7:00 Sept. 11 Glasgow (H) ..........................7:00 Sept. 18 Huntley Project (T)............... 7:00 Sept. 25 Lodge Grass (H).....................6:00 Oct. 2 Forsyth (T)..............................7:00 Oct. 9 Poplar (H) (Homecoming)............7:00 Oct. 16 Shepherd (T)..........................6:00 Oct. 23 Colstrip (H) ...........................7:00 Oct. 31 First Round Playoffs Nov. 7 Quarter-Final Playoffs Nov. 14 Semi-Final Playoffs Nov. 21 State Championship
JV & FROSH FOOTBALL Sept. 8 Miles City (T).......................4:00 Sept. 12 Glendive (T)........................10:00 Sept. 14 Forsyth (H).............................4:00 Sept. 28 Miles City (H).......................4:00 Oct. 5 Sidney (T)............................ 4:00 Oct. 19 St. Labre (H)..........................4:00
WRESTLING Dec. 4-5 Sidney Tournament (T) ........TBA Dec. 8 Sidney/Lemmon/Bowman (H) TBA Dec. 12 Bowman Tournament (T)......TBA Dec. 15 Bowman Mixer (T)...............TBA Dec. 19 Shepherd (T) ........................TBA
• Middle School Sports •
Football
August 31 - Bowman, there, 4:30 September 8 - Miles City, here, 4:00 12 - Bowman Jamboree, there, 10:00 19 - Forsyth, there, 10:00 21 - Beach, there, 4:30 28 - Miles City, there, 4:00 October 3 - Glendive, here, 10:00 6 - Colstrip, here, 4:00 Bank of Baker Baker Furniture Baker Public Schools Fallon County Times Farmer's Union Oil Co. Griffith Rental K & S Electric Griffith Excavating, Inc. Quality Transportation Reynolds Market Russell’s Clothing Townsend Accounting
Don Schillinger, Superintendent Jen Mettler, Clerk Brittani Brence, Deputy Clerk Christy Follmer, Board Chairperson Michael Gentilini, Board Member Johnna Koenig, Board Member Mike Gunderson, Board Member Scott Rabbitt, Board Member
Pam Beach, F.A.C.S. Tom Breitbach, Science Carol Hadley, S.S., Science/ Title I Dena Kirschten, Math Sid Parini, Language Arts JoAnn Parini, Girls P.E. Tim Robinson, Soc. Studies Deryk Van Zee, Boys P.E.
Dave Mahon, Principal (K-6) Laurie Pankratz, Secretary Alyson Lineback, Secretary Tom Kendall, Elementary P.E.
Lincoln School Kim Lesh, Kindergarten Jill Shelhamer, Kindergarten Julaine Wedemeyer, Kindergarten Lindsay Chaska, Grade 1 Patti Morris, Grade 1 Vicki Volz, Grade 2 Patty Chester, Grade 2 LaDonna Freimark, Grade 2 Emily Mashak, Library Aide
Longfellow School Lisa Burdick, Elementary Guidance Jessica Boggs, Grade 3 BreeAnn Schell, Grade 3 Kelsey Stewart, Grade 3 Mardee Guyer, Grade 4 Maranda Hastig, Grade 4 John Nowak, Grade 5 Nicki Reissig, Grade 5 Brenda Hansen, Grade 6 Kallie Madler, Grade 6
School Music
4:10 4:00 3:55 3:52 3:49 3:48 3:45
Jill Whiteman JoDee Hess
Special Services Connie Alberts, Hot Lunch/Resource Aide Jolinda Allerdings, Resource Aide Mary Ellen Bagley, Resource Aide Andrea Chapman, Elementary Special Ed Kim Cuppy, School Nurse Josi Hadley, Resource Aide Val Johnson, Reading Specialist Lisa Kilsdonk, Speech Brenda McPhee, Title I Jill Myhre, Special Ed Dir. Kim O’Donnell, Resource Aide Erin Rehm, Resource Aide Jan Rustad, Title I Susan Smith, Speech Nikki Stieg, Resource Aide Shawna Schillinger, Title I Carleen Susa, Resource Aide
High School Staff David Breitbach, Principal, AD Bo Lingle, Administrative Asst., Asst. A.D. Amy Lingle, Secretary/Hot Lunch Clerk Brook Collins, Secretary Michelle Anderson, English Scott Anderson, B.P.A., Business Pam Beach, FACS & FCCLA Lynn Beach, Business Carole Bettenhausen, English, Spanish, Student Council
Elementary School Schedule
The above schedules are only tentative and are “subject to change” during the school year. Please note that all riders should be at bus stops five minutes before route bus is slated to arrive. Thank you and let’s all have a safe school year.
2016
Middle School
Elementary Staff
School bus drivers are as follows: Mariah Perry, Route #1; Jan Lovec, Route #2; Jerrid Geving, Route #3; Donna Naption, Route #4. Activity coach drivers are: Darold Brown, John Geving, Jerrid Geving, Mike Gunderson, Mariah Perry.
2015
Board Members
Lincoln School Take-up 8:15 Dismiss 11:10 Take-up 12:00 Dismiss 3:00
K - 2 (AM) K - 2 (PM)
Grades 3-6 (AM) Grades 3-6 (PM)
Tom Breitbach, Science Terry Curry, English, Student Council, Scroll Greg Gunderson, Vo-Ag, FFA Brittany Hoversland, P.A.D., World History Jay Hoversland, Art Tom Kendall, Drivers Ed Jade Melby, Industrial Arts, Weights JoAnn Parini, Girls P.E. Sid Parini, Title I, Head Girls Basketball Cindy Quade, Guidance Nicki Reissig, Head Volleyball Tim Robinson, History, Head Track Linda Rost, Science Jay Shumaker, Math, Computers, Head Boys Basketball Diane VanGorden, French, Library Deryk Van Zee, Boys P.E. Karen Wang, Math
Custodians Mardi Brown, Head Custodian Patricia Halstead, Longfellow Kristine Kruger, High School Adam Rabe, High School Samantha Smitts, High School Maryella Smith, Longfellow Sheila Thilmony, Lincoln Ed Wickstrom, High School
Hot Lunch Sonya Davis, Head Cook Sara Brown, Lunch Aide Pat Ehret, Lunch Aide Bev Rath, Cook Sheila Scheetz, Lunch Aide
Hot Lunch Prices: Student - $2.00 Reduced - 40¢ Adult - $3.50 Student Breakfast - $1.25
After School Program: After School Program starts Wednesday, August 26 for more information go to: www.FallonCounty.net
Longfellow School Take-up 8:15 Dismiss 11:35 Take-up 12:25 Dismiss 3:15
Friday dismissal time for all grades: 2:14 p.m.
Dec. 20 Huntley Duals (T) ................TBA Jan. 2 Colstrip Mixer (T) .............. TBA Jan. 8-9 Hettinger Tournament (T) TBA Jan. 15-16 Cowboy Tournament (T) ..TBA Jan. 19 Sidney Dual (T).....................TBA Jan. 22-23 Baker Duals & Pools (H) ...TBA Jan. 26 Lemmon (T) ..........................4:30 Jan. 29 Hardin (T) ............................ TBA Feb. 6 Divisional .......................Shepherd Feb. 12-13 State..............................Billings
VOLLEYBALL Sept. 1 Bowman (T).........4:00, 5:30, 7:00 Sept. 4 Wolf Point (T)......1:30, 3:00, 4:30 Sept. 8 Forsyth (H) .............4:00, 5:30, 7:00 Sept. 11 St. Labre (T)(Overnight)...........TBA Sept. 12 Colstrip (T)............................TBA Sept. 18 Lodge Grass (T) & St. Labre....TBA Sept. 19 Huntley Invite ..................... TBA Sept. 25-26 Dickinson Tourney ..........TBA Sept. 26 Wibaux JV (H) ......... Noon, 1:00 Sept. 29 Miles City (T)...... 4:00, 5:30,7:00 Oct. 3 Lame Deer (H) .....................TBA Oct. 3 JV Tournament - Dickinson TBA Oct. 10 St. Labre/Lodge Grass(H) ............ ........................................(Homecoming) TBA Oct. 13 Miles City (H) .... 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 Oct. 15 Huntley Project (H)................2:00 .....................................................3:30, 5:00 Oct. 23 Colstrip (H) (Parents’ Night) ........ 1:30, .................................................... 3:00, 4:30 Oct. 24 Forsyth (T) ............. 3:00, 4:30, 6:00 Oct. 29-30 District Nov. 5-7 Divisional @ Huntley Project Nov. 12-14 State @ Bozeman
Volleyball
September 8 - Beach, there, 4:30, 5:30 11 - Wibaux, there, 4:00, 5:00 12 - Buffalo, there, 10:00, 11:00 14 - Miles City, here, 4:00, 5:00 19 - Forsyth, here, 10:00, 11:00 21 - Buffalo, here, 5:00, 6:00 26 - Wibaux, here, 10:00, 11:00 28 - Glendive, here, 4:00, 5:00 October 6 - Bowman, here, 4:30. 5:30 9 - Glendive, there, 4:30, 5:30 10 - Beach, here, 10:00, 11:00 12 - Miles City, there, 4:00, 5:00 Bumble Bee Floral Baker Body Shop Sawhorse Construction Dick's Heating & Cooling WBI Energy James R. Campbell D.D.S. Baker Metal & Recycling Baker Rexall Drug Circle R Steel & Insulation Insurance Store Mitchell’s Oilfield Service Thee Body Shop
SPEECH & DRAMA Nov. 7 Shepherd............................... TBA Nov. 14 Sidney ................................ TBA Nov. 21 Miles City ...........................TBA Dec. 5 Wolf Point............................ TBA Dec. 19 Circle................................... TBA Jan. 9 Laurel ...................................TBA Jan. 16 Huntley................................. TBA Jan. 23 Divisional............................. TBA Jan. 29-30 State, Ennis ......................TBA
BOYS BASKETBALL Dec. 11 Glasgow (T) ........................TBA Dec. 12 Roundup (H) ..... 2:30, 4:00,7:00 Dec. 15 Ekalaka (H) ...............4:00, 5:30 Dec. 18 Lame Deer (T)....................TBA Dec. 19 Lodge Grass (H)2:00, 3:30, 5:30 Dec. 22 Colstrip (T) .......................... TBA Jan. 8 Forsyth (H).................... 4:00, 5:30 Jan. 9 Wolf Point (T) ..................... TBA Jan. 12 Ekalaka (T)............................TBA Jan. 15 Wibaux (H) ................. 4:00, 5:30 Jan. 22 St. Labre (H) ...... 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 Jan. 23 Lodge Grass (T).....................TBA Jan. 29 Colstrip (H)......... 1:00, 2:30, 6:00 Jan. 30 Lame Deer (H) ... 1:00, 2:30, 6:00 Feb. 2 Forsyth (T).............................TBA Feb. 5 Wolf Point (H)......2:00, 3:30, 7:00 Feb. 12 Wibaux (T)............................TBA Feb. 13 St. Labre (T)..........................TBA Feb. 17-20 Dist. Tourney............... Colstrip Mar. 3-5 Div. Tourney ....... Metra Billings Mar. 10-12 State Tourney ................ Butte
GIRLS BASKETBALL Dec. 11 Glasgow (T).............................TBA Dec. 12 Roundup (H) ........ 2:30, 4:00, 5:30 Dec. 15 Ekalaka (H) ................. 2:30, 7:00 Dec. 18 Lame Deer (T).......................TBA Dec. 19 Lodge Grass (H) 2:00, 3:30, 7:00 Dec. 22 Colstrip (T).............................TBA Jan. 8 Forsyth (H)................... 2:30, 7:00 Jan. 9 Wolf Point (T)........................TBA Jan. 12 Ekalaka (T)............................TBA Jan. 15 Wibaux (H) .................. 2:30, 7:00 Jan. 22 St. Labre (H) ...... 2:00, 3:30, 7:00 Jan. 23 Lodge Grass (T).....................TBA Jan. 29 Colstrip (H) ........ 1:00, 2:30, 4:30 Jan. 30 Lame Deer (H) ... 1:00, 2:30, 4:30 Feb. 2 Forsyth (T)............................ TBA Feb. 5 Wolf Point (H) .... 2:00, 3:30, 5:30 Feb. 12 Wibaux (T)............................TBA Feb. 13 St. Labre (T)..........................TBA Feb. 17-20 Dist. Tourney................Colstrip Mar. 3-5 Div. Tourney ...............Metra Billings Mar. 10-12 State Tourney..........Butte
* Bolded times indicate games will be held at Longfellow Gym Baker Public Schools Information/Sports HOTLINE 406-778-2477 (BHSS)
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Equity Co-op Baker Ace Hardware Spartan Bus Line 4J Well Service Trendline Equipment J & M Lumber DistributionNOW Fallon County Veterinary Service P.C. Crawford’s Construction, Inc. D & D Oilfield Service Woody’s Trucking Prairie Fuels
Rolling Rubber Tire Factory Batterman Law Office Griffith Steel Straub Heating & Cooling Bohle Angus Ranch & Bohle Images Badlands Electric Denbury Resources, Inc. B & B Septic Services Precision Parts & Supply Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C. Thee Garage Bar & Steakhouse Diamond J Redi-MIx
November 7 - Glendive, here, 10:00, 11:00 10 - Wibaux, there, 4:30, 5:30 13 - Beach, there, 4:00, 5:00 14 - Buffalo, here, 10:00, 11:00 17 - Miles City, here, 4:00, 5:00 21 - Forsyth, there, 10:00, 11:00 24 - Beach, here, 4:00, 5:00 30 - Buffalo, there, 5:30, 6:30 December 4 - Wibaux, here, 4:30, 5:30 7 - Miles City, there, 4:00, 5:00 12 - Glendive, there, 10:00, 11:00
January 5 - Beach, here, 4:00, 5:00 12 - Beach, there, 4:00, 5:00 15 - Miles City, here, 4:00, 5:00 16 - Wibaux, here, 10:00, 11:00 18 - Buffalo, there, 5:30, 6:30 22 - Glendive, there, 4:00, 5:00 26 - Miles City, there, 4:00, 5:00 30 - Forsyth, here, 10:00, 11:00 February 1 - Wibaux, there, 4:30, 5:30 2 - Glendive, here, 4:00, 5:00 8 - Buffalo, here, 4:00, 5:00
8 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015
Welcome Back to School Plevna Students
School starts Thursday, August 27, 2015 Bus Routes - 2015 - 2016 South Route - Morning B. Lane B. Lane A. Hanson C. Allerdings D. Buerkle & K. Skogas S. Thielen J. Rieger 4th Street South
6:45 6:55 7:17 7:19 7:25 7:38 7:40 7:45
West Route - Morning Ismay Post Office- Nemitz, Peterson, Hoenke, Stockett, Edgell, Reynolds, 6:45 Robertus 7:05 A. Paul 7:10 C. Rieger 7:35 D O’Connor North Route - Morning T. Arnold Tutas (Straub Ranch) B. Thielen
Time Schedule
South Route - Evening 4th Street South 3:20 3:22 J. Rieger 3:25 S. Thielen Buerkle/Skogas 3:35 3:43 C. Allerdings 3:45 A. Hanson 4:00 B. Lane 4:05 B. Lane
2:55 2:57 3:00 3:10 3:18 3:20 3:40 3:45
West Route - Evening 3:35 D O’Connor 3:45 C. Rieger Ismay Post Office 3:55 4:10 A. Paul
2:55 3:15 3:25 3:40
North Route - Evening 3:25 B. Thielen 3:50 Tutas 4:30 T. Arnold
2:54 3:20 4:10
7:00 7:30 7:50
Monday - Thursday 8:05-8:57 - Period 1 8:59-9:51 - Period 2 9:53-10:45 - Period 3 10:47-11:39 - Period 4 11:39-12:02 - Lunch 12:04-12:34 - Study Hall 12:36-1:28 - Period 5 1:30-2:22 - Period 6 2:24-3:16 - Period 7 Friday 8:05-8:57 - Period 1 8:59-9:51 - Period 2 9:53-10:45 - Period 3 10:47-11:39 - Period 4 11:39-12:02 - Lunch 12:04-12:56 - Period 5 12:58-1:50 - Period 6 1:52-2:44 - Period 7
Activity Ticket Prices
Pre-registration
Certified Staff
New and transfer students (K-12) may register Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at any time. It is very important to bring all immunization records, certified birth certificate (to be left at the school), and Social Security number, in addition to all available school records. You must have a copy of immunization records to start school.
Jule Walker - Superintendent Penny Benner - Grade 3 Leann Bidwell - Kindergarten Jean Brenner - American Government, History 6-12, Counselor K-12 Teresa Bruha - Music K-12, RTI Reading Nicole Buerkle - Special Education, Reading Grade 6 Janae Coon - Math Grade 6, PE K-12 Neal Coon - Biology 2, Earth Science, Science 6-12 Shayna Isaacs - Grade 4 Travis Isaacs - Agriculture Education 7-12 Bertha Kirschten - Computers 5-12, Foreign Language Facilitator, Multi-Media, Robotics 7-12, Technology 1-4 Breanna Parks - Grade 5 Penny Sparks - English 8-12, Journalism, Library, Photography Janet Stickney - 6,7,10 grade English, FCS, Individual Projects 10-12 Karen Stockett - 7-8 grade math, Algebra I, II, Calculus, Integrated Math, Trigonometry Amanda Tunby - Grade 1 Aaron Wolters - Grade 2
The first day for Kindergarten will be August 27 at 8:05. Kindergarten will be held Monday - Thursday each week.
School Calendar - 2015 - 2016 August 14 - First day of football and volleyball practice 25-26 - PIR 27 - First day for students September 7- Labor Day - no school 25 - Mid-term October 6 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30 p.m. 15-16 - MEA Convention 29 - End of first quarter 30 - No school November 26-27 - Thanksgiving - no school
December 1 - Mid-term 21-31 - Christmas break no school January 1-3 - Christmas break - no school 4 - First day back for students 15 - End of first semester 18 - No school February 12 - Mid-term 19 - No school 23 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30 p.m.
March 14 - State BPA - no school 17 - End of third quarter 18 - No school 21 - State FCCLA - no school 25-28 - Easter April 1 - State FFA - no school 15 - No school 22 - Mid Term May 6 - State Music - no school 26 - End of school for students 27 - Teacher checkout
Double games (both genders) Adults - $5.00 Students and Senior Citizens $4.00 Single game (one gender) Adults - $3.00 Students and Senior Citizens $2.00
Lunch Prices Student Adult
Per Meal $2.00 $3.35
Monthly $40.00 $67.00
Board of Trustees Scot Buerkle, Chairman
Students - $20.00 Senior Citizen - $20.00 Adult - $30.00 Maximum per family - $100.00
Kindergarten
Price for games - single admission
Lisa Rieger, Vice Chairperson William Lane Scott Rieger Bob Thielen
Co-Curricular Assignments FFA - Travis Isaacs FCCLA - Janet Stickney BPA - Bertha Kirschten Student Council - Janet Stickney Pep Band - Teresa Bruha Annual - Penny Sparks Musical - Teresa Bruha Pep Club - Amanda Tunby Concessions - Boys and Girls Penny Benner and Jean Brenner, Ticket Takers - Volunteers from staff
Classified Staff Sonja Beyers - Bus Driver North Route April Bruha - Para Professional Nicole Buerkle - Business Manager Eileen Dahl - Asst. Custodian Larry Dahl - Head Custodian, Bus Driver West Route Julie Gunter - Noon Duty Aide Connie Lang - Head Cook Ann Werre - Asst. Cook Lynette O’Connor - Administrative Assistant Kay Webb - Bus Driver South Route
Cougar Sports & Music Schedule Junior High Girls Basketball
Junior High Boys Basketball
October 16 - Rosebud, there 17 - Terry, here 23 - Broadus, there 24 - Jordan, here 30 - Sacred Heart, here 31 - Ekalaka, there November 6 - Melstone, there 7 - Rosebud, here 13 - Terry, there 14 - Jordan, there
October 16 - Rosebud, there 17 - Terry, here 23 - Broadus, there 24 - Jordan, here 30 - Sacred Heart, here 31 - Ekalaka, there November 6 - Melstone, there 7 - Rosebud, here 13 - Terry, thee 14 - Jordan -there
Football
Music Programs
See Baker’s Schedule
September 30 - Fall Concert, 7:00 November 16-17 - District Honor Band and Choir, Hardin December 16 - K-12 Christmas Concert, 7:00 March 18 - Grades 5-8/Jr. High Music Festival, Plevna April 6 - Pre-festival recital, 7:00, 7-8 - District Festival, Miles City May 4 - K-6 Spring Musical, 7 p.m. 6-7 - State Music Festival, Billings Senior 11 - Spring Pops Concert, 7:00
Volleyball See Baker’s Schedule
Boys Varsity Basketball See Baker’s Schedule
Girls Varsity Basketball See Baker’s Schedule
Speech & Drama See Baker’s Schedule
Varsity Track May 12 - District 4-C Track, Glendive 19 - Southern C Divisional 27-28 - State C Track, Missoula
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FALLON COUNTY TIMES
Commissioners Proceedings August 3, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members, Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM MUSEUM WALL MURAL Present: Ken Griffith Ken Griffith and the Historical Society would like to have a “Welcome to Baker” mural painted on the south side of the Museum. It would cost $6100 and the Historical Society would pay for half of the mural. Ken asked the Commission if the County would pay for the other half and the Commission agreed to contribute $3050 for the mural. 9:05AM Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 9:10AM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Present: Don Dilworth, Superintendent of Schools Don Dilworth asked the Commission to consider letting him use the office that has been vacated by Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, for his Superintendent of Schools duties. The Commission said they will discuss it and let him know their decision. 9:15AM INSURING COUNTY EQUIPMENT Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, asked the Commission if they wanted to insure the new sound system at the Fairgrounds and the Airport’s sweeper broom. The Commission wants the sound system insured and will talk to Roger Meggers, Airport Manager, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman, about insuring the sweeper broom before making a decision on it. 9:20AM MINUTES IN THE NEWSPAPER The Commission asked Lani DeBuhr, Clerk & Minute Taker, to begin making an abbreviated edition of the minutes to submit to Fallon County Times and post on the Fallon County website. This decision was made due to the public voicing concern on the minutes being too lengthy and to save money. A complete set of minutes will continue to be available at the Clerk & Recorder’s office for the public to have access to. 10:00AM ROAD UPDATES Present: Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Mark Sieler, Road Foreman Shell Oil Road- Commissioner Ranum asked if the Shell Oil Road can be bladed when they get moisture and Mark Sieler said they will blade it. Airport Broom InsuranceThe Commission asked Alba Higgins if he thought the Airport broom should be insured. Alba said no since it will be stored in a hangar and used very seldom outside of the Airport. Prince Inc. Chips- The Commission asked the Road Department crew to pick up the chips that Prince Inc. left for the County on the land they leased. Underground Storage Tank Inspections- The Road Department passed the inspections for their tanks this year. Fuel- Alba said Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor, has two blown fuel pumps in his equipment due to the ethanol in the fuel. Alba asked the Commission if they want him to start getting premium fuel to avoid these types of problems. The premium fuel is more expensive but may alleviate the problems they are seeing in the County equipment, especially with the small engine equipment. The Commission gave Alba permission to change the fuel to premium at the County Shop. Auction Items- The Landfill truck will be sent to the County Auction “as-is” and the problems it has will be disclosed to the buyer. The
FRIDAY,AUGUST 21, 2015 cemetery is being given a 92’ Dodge from the Road Department and the Commission would like to send the 79’ Chevy half ton from the cemetery to the Auction. The Commission will have Iven Felt, Cemetery Caretaker, come in to discuss sending this truck to the Auction. The 2130 tractor from the Fairgrounds is slated to be sent to the Auction. The Commission was told by the Fair Board they would like another tractor. Because of this they would like the Fair Board to consider keeping the 2130 tractor rather than sending it to the Auction. They asked Lani DeBuhr, Fair Board member, to put this on the Fair Board agenda to discuss. Mowing- The crew will start mowing in the next couple of weeks. Toro Mower & Jacobsen Mower for Fairgrounds- Alba Higgins would like to require the youth working at the Fairgrounds to take a class on operating machinery before they can operate the large mowers. The Commission agreed and would like Alba to do the class with these employees. Anticline Road- The Anticline Road is surfaced up to the Cabin Creek Office and they will be working on the loop next. 10:20am- Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering, joined the meeting. Sparks Bridge- There is a delay in getting the 404 permit approval for the Sparks Bridge. Shannon Hewson would like to call Robert Cole with the Army Corps of Engineers to find out why the approval is being pushed back to September 4th, 2015 as Robert’s letter stated. Kramlick/Sparks Bridge Contract - Diamond J Construction sent an email to Shannon Hewson asking for a month extension to start the project due to them working on a project in Miles City. This would push the deadline for the project into the cold weather. The Commission does not want the project extended one month because of this. Shannon will let Diamond J Construction know their request for an extension is denied. 10:35am- The Commission called Robert Cole with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the Sparks Bridge via conference call. Robert Cole said he is working on the permit today and expects to get the permit approved and mailed out the first part of next week. 10:40am- The conference call with Robert Cole ended. 10:50am - Alba Higgins, Mark Sieler and Shannon Hewson left the meeting. 11:00AM DETENTION OFFICER WAGES Present: Trenton Harbaugh, Sheriff; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Trent Harbaugh said he disagrees with the wages set for the Detention Officers by the Commission on July 20th, 2015. He thinks the Detention Officers who have to attend four weeks of training at the Law Enforcement Academy should have pay equivalent to the Dispatchers. He said in comparison, the dispatchers only have to attend a one week training at the Dispatch Academy. Trent would like the Detention Officer’s base pay equal to the Dispatcher’s base pay without the 75 cent/hr increase Dispatchers receive while monitoring prisoners. The Commission and Trent discussed the impact on the County financially when hiring four new employees and the cost of liability when not having jail coverage. Julie Straub asked the Commission to reconsider the wages they set for the Detention Officers. Trent said Brenda Hoeger, Dispatch Supervisor, is concerned if the Detention Officer wage is comparable to Dispatcher wages she may lose some of her employees that want to be Detention Officers. Julie said
this should not be a factor in considering the wages to be set for the Detention Officers as it is a good thing if a County employee finds another position that suits them better. 11:20am- Darcy Wassman, County Attorney joined the meeting. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to rescind the motion made on July 20th, 2015, that set the Detention Officer wages at $18.00/hr starting wage, $19.00/hr after six months of employment and $20.00/hr after one year of employment. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion to rescind the motion made on July 20th, 2015, carried unanimously. Commissioner Ranum made the motion to set the wages for the Detention Officers at $19.00/hr starting wage, $20.00/hr after the Detention Officer completes Law Enforcement Academy Training and $21.00/hr after one year of employment. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. Chairman Randash asked for discussion on the motion. Trent Harbaugh suggested any Detention Officer he hires that has already attended the Law Enforcement Academy Training be paid $20.00/hr starting wage. The Commission agreed and included in their motion that any Detention Officers hired that have completed the Law Enforcement Academy Training will start at $20.00/hr. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 11:30am- Trenton Harbaugh and Julie Straub left the meeting. 11:30AM COUNTY ATTORNEY FILES Present: Rich Batterman, City of Baker Attorney, previous County Attorney; Darcy Wassman, County Attorney Rich Batterman came in to respond to the letter he received from the Commission on July 20, 2015, regarding County files and the County Attorney Bank Account. Rich said he has returned all the files and closed the account over a month ago and gave the Commission a letter dated 07/29/2015 detailing this. 11:35am- Richard Batterman left the meeting. 11:40am- Darcy Wassman left the meeting. 12:00pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, left the meeting. 12:00PM- NOON RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 12:50pm-Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 12:55PM COUNTY PERMIT ISSUES Commissioner Baldwin called Senator Tester to notify him of the delays and issues the County has been having with permits and the EPA in regards to the Baker Lake. 1:00PM- MINUTES APPROVAL Commissioner Ranum made the motion to approve the July 20th-July 24th, 2015, Commission Minutes with revisions. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 1:00PM JULY CLAIMS APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and approved the July End of Month Claims in the amount of $556,202.08 and they are filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. 2:30pm- Dave Havens left the meeting. 2:45PM FIDELITY LEASE The Commission received a message on July 30, 2015, from Fidelity stating they were not going to sign the lease. They said they have moved all of their items off the land but there are items on the land left by Haliburton. Fidelity has attempted to get in touch with Haliburton ask-
ing them to remove their items and have been unsuccessful. The Commission will have Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, draft a letter to Haliburton telling them to remove their items from the land. 3:00PM COUNTY VEHICLE INSURANCE Present: Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder The Commission told Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, they don’t want insurance on the Airport sweeper broom since it will be stored in the hangar and used at the Airport the majority of time. The Commission said they want to insure the sound system at the Fairgrounds. The cost will be approximately $144 per year. Air/Ambulance Claim- Debbie said EBMS received an appeal from the provider for the Air/Ambulance claim that was discussed last week. Fleet Pickup- Debbie said the pickup has temporary tags and insurance. They are currently working on getting the title for the pickup and the Commission said it can be used in the meantime by County employees. This will allow the Malibu that is slated for the Auction to be sent to the Road Department to get ready for the Auction. 3:25PM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS POSITION & OFFICE SPACE Present: Don Dilworth, Superintendent of Schools; Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder The Commission asked Don what they should do with the Superintendent of Schools position once he retires from it June 30, 2016. Don said a lot of counties have dropped the position if they no longer have any country schools. Don said he spent 82 hours doing Superintendent of Schools duties last year and approximately an hour a month was doing administrative duties. Don said he keeps track of the homeschooler submissions but has no jurisdiction over them as mandated by the State. He assists with truancy home visits but it is ultimately the school’s responsibility. Don said some counties have hired secretaries to take care of the administrative duties rather than a Superintendent of Schools. The Commission and Don will look at their options as his future retirement date comes closer. The Commission gave Don permission to use the office space he requested earlier in the day for his Superintendent of Schools duties. The Commission will also have the elections supplies stored in this office. 4:00PM BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Commission received one letter of interest from Ruby Bruce to serve on the Council on Aging Board for a term of three years from 2015-2018. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to appoint Ruby Bruce to serve on the Council on Aging Board for a term of three years from 2015-2018. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nayes. The motion carried unanimously. The Commission received one letter of interest from Sandra Kinsey to serve on the County Board of Adjustments for Workforce Housing. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to appoint Sandra Kinsey to serve on the County Board of Adjustments for Workforce Housing. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nayes. The motion carried unanimously. 4:30PM WORKFORCE HOUSING/PLANNER UPDATES Present: Forest Sanderson, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson (KLJ); Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant The Workforce Housing Public Hearing before the Planning Board is tonight and
Forest Sanderson wanted to check in with the Commission to see if they needed anything from him while he is in town. After the hearing, the next step will be Forest sending a Resolution of Intent to the Commission. A public hearing will be set if the Resolution of Intent is adopted and signed by the Commission and that will lead to the Workforce Housing Resolution being adopted if the Commission desires. The Commission asked if the Workforce Housing Resolution would impose on the TransCanada workforce housing agreement with the County. Forest said no it will not as the TransCanada agreement preceded this resolution. The Commission asked Mary Grube for a subdivision update and she said she will get one for them. The Commission told Forest they had only one applicant for the Board of Adjustments for the Workforce Housing. Forest said he was surprised by the lack of interest as a Board of Adjustments is a quasi-judicial board that has power to make decisions. Mary suggested doing a write up in the newspaper explaining what the Board of Adjustments is. The Commission asked Forest if he could also have a meeting to explain what the Board of Adjustments is and how it operates and he said he would. The Commission asked if engineering fees will begin to decrease now that the economy here is sluggish. Forest said in general yes, as their costs and prices fluctuate with the free market. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess for the evening. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Absent: Deb Ranum, member Fallon County Courthouse 9:00 AM - Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting 9:00AM HUMAN RESOURCE UPDATES Present: Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Indoor Shooting Complex Staffing- Julie is meeting with Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, tomorrow to work on the job description for the Contracted Manager position at the Indoor Shooting Complex. The hours the facility would be open to the public would begin with 20 hours per week, Thursday and Friday 4-8 pm, Saturday 9 am-5 pm and Sunday 2-6 pm and will be staffed by a contracted person. The Gun Range Board wants a person on site at all times the facility is open but there is no statute dictating this is required. The Board also wants the outdoor shooting range monitored by the person hired for the Indoor Shooting Complex. The Commission discussed what they will do if the contracted person is unable to work due to illness or vacation and the possibility of having the Baker Police Department covering shifts when needed. The Commission and Julie discussed the selling of targets, ear plugs and safety glasses at the facility. The Board is still finalizing the fees they want to charge for the use of the facility. Julie said the contracted position should be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background testing. Julie spoke with Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff, about staffing the facility and he asked if the contracted person will be allowed to carry a gun while working as the people using the facility will be armed. Julie asked the Com-
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mission to consider this and it will be discussed in the future. Julie has contacted Dakota Securities to get more information on the surveillance of the facility and the possibility of using a card control system in addition to surveillance. Commissioner Baldwin asked Julie to contact Kenco Securities and Phillip Randash about other security systems. The Board was against the idea of a card control system that was suggested at the Board meeting on Friday, July 31, 2015. Rate of Pay Approval Forms- Julie gave the Commission Rate of Pay Approval Forms for DeLayne Robbins, Paul Christ, Joe Janz and DuWayne Bohle for the Commission to sign. Delayne Robbins and Paul Christ will receive a rate of pay increase due to being employed with the County for six months. Joe Janz and DuWayne Bohle will receive a rate of pay increase as per the Commission’s motion on July 20th, 2015. 9:35 AM - Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting. Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to approve the October 6, 2014 Commission Minutes with revisions. Commissioner Ranum seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 10:00AM OUTSIDE BUILDING MAINTENANCE WAGE DISCUSSION Present: Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Rifle Range- The Commission and Joe Janz discussed who would be responsible for maintaining the heating system and responding to the alarm going off and no decision was made on who would be responsible for that. The Commission and Joe discussed getting a propane generator for the Indoor Shooting Complex in the event of a power outage. Museum- Karen Banister, Museum Curator, wants Joe and Duwayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician, to replace the carpet on the entrance ramp at the Museum and they are planning on doing this. The Commission voiced concern about Joe and DuWayne starting to do too many jobs outside the realm of their responsibility again. Shared Duties- Julie Straub suggested the staff begin communicating better with each other and working together to get things done for the benefit of the County. Joe and the Commission discussed different tasks he and DuWayne could begin doing. Joe suggested rolling the Barn Manager position at the Fairgrounds in with his and DuWayne’s duties and eliminating that positon. The Commission suggested Joe talk to the Fair Board about that recommendation before they would consider it. Wages- Joe said he is satisfied with his wages and thanked the Commission. He said his recent wage increase is what has caused him to consider doing more tasks for other departments. The Commission said they would like Joe to continue helping other departments with their outside maintenance needs if he desires but to leave the Inside Building Maintenance to Lynda Herbst, Inside Building Maintenance Supervisor. Sidewalks- Joe is going to repair the curb until the repairs for all of the sidewalks can be done next year. The Commission said due to the project costing over $80,000 it will need to go out to bid. 10:00AM SPECIAL PROJECTS TECHNICIAN WAGE DISCUSSION Present: DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Joe Janz, Outside Building Supervisor SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 10
10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Rifle Range - DuWayne Bohle gave the Commission a copy of his project report that lists what still needs to be completed at the Indoor Shooting Complex. The Commission and DuWayne discussed the various things that need to be finished and who is responsible for those items. Job Description- DuWayne asked for his job description and the Commission said they are still working on finalizing it. They will give him a copy of it when it is complete. 10:45am - Joe Janz and DuWayne Bohle left the meeting. The Commission reviewed and discussed DuWayne Bohle’s job description and will work on making revisions to it in their next Commissioner meeting. 10:55am- Julie Straub left the meeting. 11:00AM RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES Present: Angie Rabbitt, Recreation Department Director Youth Rodeo Day- There were 28 contestants this year. The date for this year’s event was the same as Rhame’s Youth Rodeo and Ekalaka’s Youth Rodeo so she is considering moving the date next year to avoid this although she has reservations of doing this. Rec Dept. Budget- Angie Rabbitt gave the Commission a copy of her FY2015-2016 budget to review. Angie broke the budget down by program as this is how she determines what programs to keep or drop in coming years. She said the Adult Education programs are fully funded by the School District. The Commission asked if Angie was planning on doing the Alberta Bair Theatre trip this year and she said yes she was going to try to do it. Movie Nights- Angie has three movie dates set for this coming year and plans to sell her own concessions at them. 3 on 3 Basketball Court- The Commission asked Angie if she has used the 3 on 3 Basketball Court for anything and said she has considered it but has not. She said right now people are using that area as a dog park since the baseball fields have been locked up. Baseball Program - Angie said having volunteer coaches this year for the Baseball Program was successful and helped with her budget deficit. She plans on continuing to operate the program this way in the future. Angie is going to suggest the Rec Dept. handle the concession stands in the future to help with offsetting the program expenses. Storage Container- Angie gave the Commission quotes for a storage container from Griffith Excavating for an 8x8x20 foot container for $4000 and a quote from Man Cave out of Glendive for an 8x8x40 foot container for $4300. The Commission approved Angie purchasing the 40 foot container for $4300 from Man Cave to ensure she has enough space for all of her items. The Commission will talk to Scott Rabbit, Parks Director, and Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman, to inquire about placing the storage container in the Shop yard. Bowling League- Angie has 14 kids participating in the Bowling League and trophies will be given out at the end of the program. Soccer League- Angie had 30 kids participate in the Soccer League this year. 5th and 6th grade Football League and Soccer LeagueAngie will have the sign-ups for these programs out in the next few weeks. She is working on getting coaches for the Soccer League and the new City of Baker Police Officer,
Cameron Farrell, will be coaching the football league. 11:35am- Angie Rabbitt left the meeting. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT 11:45am- Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; joined the public comment meeting. Mary came in to discuss the Trotter & Associates invoices after being asked questions about them by the Commission. She explained the invoice items she was aware of to the Commission. Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, suggested meeting with Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner, and Mary to discuss the invoice in detail. The Commission would like Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor, and Kevin Dukart, City of Baker Administrator/Treasurer, at the meeting to discuss the City’s Trotter & Associates bill also. The Commission set a meeting for Thursday, August 6, at 9am to discuss the invoices with Faron. 11:55pm- Mary Grube and Julie Straub left the meeting. 12:00pm- Richard Menger, Sanitarian, joined the meeting. Richard Menger came in to talk to the Commission about the mice infestation at a local business. Richard said controlling the mice will be difficult as the access points are numerous. Richard has drafted a letter that he will send to the business ordering them to remedy the issue. 12:10 pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, left the meeting. 12:10 PM NOON RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess for lunch. Commission Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. 1:05 pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 1:25PM COMMISSIONER RADIOS, ALARM & SECURITY SYSTEMS DISCUSSION Present: Bob Brenner, Tab Electronics Alarm & Security SystemThe Commission asked Bob for his opinion on equipping employees who work by themselves with a radio or some sort of alarm system to alert someone they need help. Bob Brenner said some of the radios have a two way emergency button that will put an alert up on the channel they are on but those radios are expensive. Bob said they do have smaller radios that are available but isn’t sure which ones have an emergency function. Bob said a limitation with either of these radios would be taking the radio coordinate data and displaying it on the 911 maps so the dispatchers could track where a person is located when the alarm is set off. Bob will talk to Bulberry, the company that provides the County’s 911 maps to see if the radio coordinates could be displayed on the 911 maps the County uses. Commissioner Radios- The Commission asked Bob about radios for the Commission to use. The radios they have now are large and aren’t always reliable. The Commission would like smaller radios that work consistently. Bob will do research on the radios and get back to the Commission with his recommendations. 2:00PM CITY OF BAKER UPDATES Present: Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Kevin Dukart, City of Baker Clerk/Treasurer City Budget- Jim Wosepka, Certified Public Accountant, said when revenues are deposited to fund capital projects it becomes a government fund that has to be budgeted for and spent out of the appropriate account. Jim advised the City find out what the County’s plans and restrictions would be for the rev-
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 enue funds they give the City so they are clear what the expectations are for the funds. The City received their taxable values and are finishing up their budget to submit to the City Council on August 19, 2015. Kevin said the City made no gains this year with the increased taxes, the funds they received based on inflation only. The Commission said they can draft a memorandum of understanding that will give the amount of money the County will contribute towards the City in the coming year for infrastructure expenses. The Commission asked Kevin to give them a copy of his finished budget so they can see where the City needs assistance and can give money and set restrictions appropriately. Well 5- Clayton Hornung said they are waiting on parts to repair this well still. They have another well that is down but he isn’t sure they will be able to get a permit to repair it as the permit was denied in 2012. They plan on working with an engineering company to set up a plan for the repairs and replacement City wells and water lines. Lagoon- Kevin Dukart said there is enough in the sewer fund to complete the lagoon expansion. Rates- The City will have a rate hearing in September to increase the garbage rate by $3.50 and water rate by $3.00, the sewer rate will stay the same. Kevin said they will still be $35 under the target rate but they are making progress. City Sweeper- The City is getting quotes for a new sweeper and the County will contribute $40,000 towards the purchase of it. Keirle Road Culvert- The City submitted a bill of $11,700 for the installation of the Keirle Road Culvert the City had done. The County is responsible for the expense of this as it is an underground culvert. The Commission said in the future they would like to know about projects like this before the work is done so they have the option of having their Road Department crew do the work rather than hiring it out. Trotter & Associates Invoices- The Commission and Clayton reviewed and discussed the Trotter & Associates invoices they will be discussing with Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner, on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 9am. 2:35pm- Clayton Hornung and Kevin Dukart left the meeting. 3:00PM PLANNER BUDGET Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant Plat Status- Mary gave the Commission her Plat Status Report for them to review. The Commission and Mary discussed the status of the subdivisions who have not met the conditions or have to start the process over. The Plat Status Report is filed in the Planner’s office. Planner Budget- Mary gave the Commission a detailed list of the items she would like included in this year’s budget. Mary is in need of a new laminator as her laminator is about to stop working. Mary is waiting for laminator prices from Gary with Southwest Business Machines. There is also a large, used laminator at the high school that Mary is going to look at to see if she would be able to use it. Mary would like to take a primer course for GIS mapping and budgeted for that. Mary also added money to the budget to pay for the contracted planners. 3:30PM FAIR BACK WAGE DISCUSSION Present: Jerrid Geving, Pat Ehret, Lani DeBuhr, Fair Board members; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager Arena- The Commission asked the Fair Board about the corners on the arena as they have received feedback
from people stating it may be dangerous to the animals. Jerrid Geving said two of the corners of the old arena were always square and the new arena has one rounded corner and three square corners. Jared said him and Wanda Pinnow, Fair Board President, reviewed and discussed the size and shape of arena with the Fair’s stock contractors, Jim and Wally Mosbrucker, prior to construction and they didn’t voice any concerns about the square corners. Rodeo Office- The rodeo office is being worked on today and will be done tomorrow. Sound System- Walt Losinski with Midnight Express and Justin Zich with JZ Sound are working on installing the new sound system this week. Fair Schedule- The Fair Board would like the Fair Schedule to be set in the future to be based on the 3rd Saturday in August rather than the 3rd Friday of August. This will alleviate the problem we are having this year and every five years with being the same weekend as Miles City’s fair. 4:00PM LUTHERAN STAND DISCUSSION Present: Jerrid Geving, Pat Ehret, Lani DeBuhr, Fair Board members; Richard Griffith, Griffith Steel; Fred, Brittani Lyson, John Geving, Phillip Huft, Julie Stanhope, Reba Kolasch, Bruce Kolasch The Commission would like the building torn down after the fair and the cement pad and utilities installed in the fall. In the spring the new building by the end of May. The American Lutheran Council members want a plan in place prior to building coming down and gave the Commission and Fair Board a Surrender and Lease Agreement to review and sign. The Commission will have Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, review the agreement. The new seating area around the building will need to be at least ten feet away from the building if the number of persons in the seating area and stand exceed 100 people, which is expected. The Commission will look at the seating area at the Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 3, 2015 when they do site visits. The existing grill in the current building will be used in the new building, all other items will be new. The Lutheran Council members would like the building wider, extending to the west side. There is an existing electrical unit to the west of the building and Jerrid Geving will call MontanaDakota Utilities to ask if the electrical unit can be moved to another location. The Commission asked the Lutheran Council members to meet with Richard Griffith to design a plan for the building. The Lutheran Council members asked the Commission if the County was going to pay for all items except the grill and the Commission said yes. The Lutheran Council members suggested looking for items in good, used condition to put in the building rather than purchasing everything new to save money. The Commission said they will talk to Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, to find out if purchasing used equipment would affect the insurance coverage of the new building. The Commission set an appointment to meet with the Lutheran Board on Monday, August 10, 2015 to follow up on the issues discussed. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Deb Ranum, Steve Baldwin, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00AM PARK UPDATES Present: Scott Rabbitt, Parks Updates Ironhorse Park- Construction on the park is nearly
complete. Gamut Construction is almost finished with the concrete at Ironhorse Park. There is a small amount of rubber mulch left to lay down and then they will start grass seeding. The pump track contractor still needs to put in the skills course features in the future. Scott took four tables from the high school to put at the Skate Park and asked the Commission for permission to pay for replacement tables at the high school. The Commission gave Scott permission to replace them. Sidewalks- Gamut Construction is continuing to work on the sidewalks and will start on the east side of town in the next two weeks. Garbage Cans- The Landfill has several large water buckets they are disposing of. The Commission asked Scott to look at the buckets to see if he could use them as garbage cans around the parks. City Park Walk BridgeScott said the bridge was torn out when they cleaned the creek channel in the City Park. Scott is waiting for his City budget to get approved to build the new bridge. Tent Usage- The Ekalaka Chamber of Commerce will be picking up the tent to use for the Days of 85’ today. Budget/Projects- Scott gave the Commission a list of items he included in this year’s budget and they are four lights with timers for the Ironhorse Park, continue installing sidewalks around the lake in stages over the next four years, installing new lights at Softball Complex, expand the size of the base path and installing a new playground at the Complex. Scott gave the Commission suggestions for future projects also such as a Dog Park, Frisbee Golf Course in an area around the Softball Complex and a picnic shelter at Ironhorse Park. He would like to replace equipment at one piece every other year starting with his oldest mower also. Floodplain- Scott has visited with Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner, about the need to get floodplain permits for any improvements he does to parks that are in the Floodplain. 9:35am- Scott Rabbitt left the meeting. 9:35AM DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LEASE AGREEMENT DISCUSSION The Commission reviewed the Department of Revenue lease agreement. The only correction that needs to be done is having the square footage of space the Revenue office uses in the basement of the Courthouse added to the lease agreement. The Commission discussed switching the offices between the Revenue office and the Treasurer’s office. Barb Ketterling, Treasurer, said the Revenue office would give them more room and serve their purposes better but is alright if they do not switch offices. The Commission is concerned about the cost of switching offices and would like to determine what would need to be spent prior to making a decision on switching offices. 10:00AM SANITATION DEPARTMENT UPDATES & GRANT DISCUSSION Present: Rich Menger, Sanitarian Grants for Baker Lake Mitigation Project- Rich said there are two Fish, Wildlife & Parks grants that may be available for the Baker Lake mitigation project. The Community Pod grant is a $25,000 grant and the Future Fisheries Grant varies in the dollar amount awarded. Rich is going to talk to Mat Rugg with Fish Wildlife and Parks to get his opinion if the grants would be a good fit for the mitigation project. If Rich gets Mat’s support he will apply for both grants. The Commission gave Rich information on two federal grants that may be available also and
he will do research on them. Rich said the County has a lot of local support to mitigate the Lake and improve it. Baker Lake Mitigation Project- Rich is going to contact Tom Parker with Geum Consulting to ask if he has contacted potential engineering firms to work on the project. Rich gave the Commission a copy of the Restoration Plan Approach for Baker Lake drafted by Tom Parker with Geum Environmental Consulting for them to review. Drain Fields- Rich said it is a requirement to have an inspection done by the local sanitarian prior to an owner putting in a drain field. He recently had an incident where someone started building their drain field without an inspection by Rich prior to construction. Rich has since inspected the drain field and has told the owner what needs to be corrected as it was done incorrectly. Plevna Garage- The owner of the Plevna Garage has two more days to demolish the building. If it is not demolished Rich will turn the matter over to Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, and if the County has to demolish the building the expense will be the owners. 10:25am- Rich Menger left the meeting. 10:30AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION Indoor Shooting ComplexCommissioner Baldwin called Richard Griffith with Griffith Steel to request a copy of the Indoor Shooting Complex blueprints for the County to have. Mid-Rivers Encroachment Permit- The Commission reviewed the Mid-Rivers encroachment permit to relocate, replace and retire facilities along the Ollie Road (CR336). Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the encroachment permits. Audit Review- The Commission reviewed and signed an Audit Review report Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder, drafted. JULY TIME SHEETS The Commission reviewed and approved July 2015 time sheets, payroll & withholdings in the amount of $459,093.02 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorders office. REVENUESBaker Air Service, Airport Aviation Fuel- $354.55; Baker Air Service, Hangar Rental- $675; State of MT Department of Transportation- Road St Aid, Fuel Tax Rmb- $4,131.21; State of MT Deparment of Health and Human Services, Alcohol Rehab- $1,379; Continental Resources, Oil/Coal/Gas$5,820.09; Denbury, Oil/Coal/Gas- $4,956.02 DEPARTMENT MINUTES/AGENDAS/REPORTSFallon County Detention Center- July 2015 (0 County Prisoners, 4 City Prisoners with a total of 61 days in jail) Town of Plevna- Plevna Water Phase 2 Project Updates for weeks of 07/25/15 and 07/20/15 Montana Department of Revenue- Distribution of Oil and Natural Gas Production Tax for 1st Quarter 2015 Report Retirement Complex Change Request for FMC LTC Basement Remodel submitted by Stevenson Design Planner- Upper Baker Lake 5 Year Engineer Inspection completion notice, Planning Board Agenda for August 3, 2015 meeting, Planning Board By-Laws, Planning Board Minutes for July 6, 2015 and July 21, 2015 Treasurer- July 2015 Treasurer’s Cash Up Report, Cash Receipt Balancing Report Baker Rural Fire DistrictJuly 2015 Warrants issued in the amount of $49,834.91 Plevna Rural Fire DistrictJuly 2015 Warrants issued in the amount of $9,359.05 Senior Center- Senior in AcSEE COMMISSION, PAGE 11
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Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 tion Newsletter Airport- Jet Fuel Revenue report Special Projects- DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects, submitted a Special Project Reports dated 07/23/15, 07/29/15 and 08/05/15 to the Commission. The report is filed in the Clerk & Recorder’s Office. EMAILS- The Commission reviewed the emails sent to them from State agencies and other entities that required no action or decision. 12:00PM- NOON RECESS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to recess. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. 1:15PM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION CONTINUED GENERAL JOURNAL ENTRY APPROVAL The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed the following journals: Journal 675- FY2015 Weed Inventory booked for the fiscal year, $26,773.68 Journal 677- Correct coding for Parks projects to match project expenditure codes, $24,645.60 Journal 678- Correct coding for Fair projects to match project expenditure codes, $56,286.38 Journal 679- Correct coding for Fair projects to match project expenditure codes, $41,679.11 Journal 681- Moved Homeland Security reimbursement to revenue account, $31,479.99 Journal 682- Correct coding for Rifle Range project to match project expenditure codes, $3,289.90 Journal 683- Correct coding for Dispatch to match project expenditure codes, $22,060.58 Journal 684- FY2015 to get Ambulance bookkeeping into County books, $273,476.97 Journal 685- Correct coding to match project codes for FY2015 911 towers, $19,602.85 1:30PM CEMETERY PICKUP DISCUSSION Present: Iven Felt, Cemetery Caretaker Cemetery Trees- Iven Felt said 10-11 trees that were transplanted last year have died. There are trees that have matured and are too close together. Iven suggested moving some of these live trees to the area where the dead trees are. The Commission sug-
FRIDAY,AUGUST 21, 2015 gested Iven talk to Rich Menger, Sanitarian, about transplanting the trees to find out if they will die or survive if transplanted. The Commission told Iven if he needs help pulling the dead trees up he could use County equipment to do so. Iven said Micki Duffield has a tree puller he could use also. Iven has talked to John Beach about using his manlift to trim the trees again this year. Cemetery Budget Items: Iven would like to replace the garage door at the cemetery with a larger door as there is very low clearance on the old door and it is in rough shape. The Commission asked Iven to get a quote for a garage door to present to the Commission. Iven said the John Deere 540 tractor at the cemetery needs to be traded soon as it has approximately 600 hours on it. The throw out bearing and clutch are going out on the Oliver 77 tractor. Iven would like to repair it and has located parts for it in Sturgis, SD that he can order. The Commission will come out to the Cemetery to look at the tractors and door to see what they would like to do with them. Cemetery Pickup- The Commission asked Iven if he would agree to be given a Dodge pickup from the Road Department and send his old truck to the Auction. Iven said he would agree to that. 3:00 PM ABANDONED ROAD QUESTION Greg Gunderson, member of the public, came in to ask the Commission if they abandoned the road by his house. The Commission said they did not abandon the road in order to have the ability to take action for the misuse of the road by a neighbor of Greg’s. 3:30PM COUNTY SPRAYING OF WEEDS DISCUSSION Present: Dick Malcolm, Weed Board member; Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor; Darcy Wassman, County Attorney The Commission received a complaint from a landowner whose weeds were sprayed without an easement. They would like Dale Butori’s crew to know the roads well so this doesn’t happen in the future. Dale said there isn’t a written list of the roads that have easements and the speed at which they need to spray the roads makes it difficult for his crew to ensure all the easements are accounted for. Dale gave the Commission a letter from the crew member that sprayed the road without an easement explaining how the situation arose and how it
ended on good terms with the landowner. Dale suggested putting up standardized signs marking the roads that don’t have easements to make it easy for his crew to identify the roads that shouldn’t be sprayed. The Commission said they were concerned about the expense due to the volume of signs this would entail. Dick said there aren’t that many roads that would need signs as all seasonal roads have easements. Darcy Wassman, County Attorney, said posting signs is the responsibility of the landowner and suggested having Dale contact the landowners to post the sign themselves if they do not want their road to be sprayed. Dale said he wastes chemical on roads without easements and would like to post the sign outside of their property lines. Darcy and Dale discussed what the process is when a landowner doesn’t take care of their own noxious weeds when they won’t give the County an easement to do so. Dale said he doesn’t like spraying all the driveways with his big trucks as you have to be very careful to avoid damaging or running anything over. Dick Malcolm said the Weed Department was originally set up to take care of the noxious weeds, not nuisance weeds along the roads. Dick said the nuisance weeds should be the Road Department’s responsibility. Dale asked what the Weed Department’s priorities should be, dealing with the noxious weeds or spraying the roads for weeds as it is hard to do both well. Dale has spoken with Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, about having Bobby’s crew spraying for weeds but it would require a crewman(s) getting a license to apply the chemical. Dale said there has also been problems with the blading overlapping the spraying of the roads and having the Road Department handle the spraying of the roads may alleviate this problem. Dale is reluctant to change this as this was the job he signed up for but said it would make sense for Bobby Wiedmer to head up the spraying of the roads if that is what the Commission wants. The Commission asked about what trucks the Road Department would need. Dale said one of the trucks belongs to the Road Department and they could be given another truck and could spray the weeds with these two trucks. Dick thinks the Weed Board would be in support of the Road Department spraying the roads. The Weed Board will discuss this at their
next meeting on Monday, August 10, 2015. 3:50pm- Mark Sieler, Road Foreman, joined the meeting. 4:00pm- Dick Malcolm and Dale Butori left the meeting. 4:00PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES County Roads & Speed- The Commission would like to put weight restrictions on the roads out by the Stanhope Addition because the asphalt isn’t thick enough to support the heavy equipment driving on it and the roads are being damaged. The Commission would like the limits set on only certain roads to ensure business owners in that area will be able to drive their heavy equipment on some of the roads. Currently the only weight limits set in the County are set by the State of Montana for the bridges. Darcy said they could draft a resolution to set the weight limits but there would be no repercussions for violators of the weight limit or they could draft an ordinance that would give them the ability to use the law to enforce it. The Commission would like to post the restrictions and draft a resolution rather than an ordinance. The Commission will discuss this with Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor, next Monday, August 10, 2015 to determine what roads should have weight restrictions. County Board ResolutionsDarcy will assist Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder, in drafting new resolutions for the County Boards as many of the Boards do not have resolutions on record. 4:15pm- Wanda Pinnow, Fair Board member, joined the meeting. 4:25pm- Mike Kirschten, Rifle Range Board Chairman, joined the meeting. Lutheran Stand Surrender and Lease Agreement- The Commission, Darcy Wassman, Wanda Pinnow and Lani DeBuhr reviewed and discussed the Surrender and Lease Agreement. Several items were mentioned by the Fair Board and Darcy that may need to be addressed and changed such as the length of the lease, the subletting of the lease, and the exclusive right to the building for the entire year. The lease will be discussed at the Fair Board and they will give their recommendations to the Commission. The Commission will then decide what needs to be changed and have Darcy finalize the changes with the Lutheran Council members.
4:40pm- Wanda Pinnow left the meeting. County Leases- The Commission and Darcy Wassman discussed setting rates for the County leases. Mike Kirschten explained how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses AUMs to calculate the rates they charge for the use of their land. Mike suggested the Commission contact Dean Wang, member of the public, to get information on the per acre grazing fees that can be used instead of AUMs. Commissioner Baldwin will contact Dean Wang to discuss this. 4:45pm- Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, joined the meeting. Rifle Range Contract- Julie Straub gave the Commission, Darcy Wassman and Mike Kirschten a rough draft of the Indoor Shooting Complex Contracted Manager job description for them to review. The contracted person will be supervising the Indoor Shooting Complex for the 20 hours they are open to the public and will perform additional maintenance duties outside of business hours. The facility will available to groups outside of business hours that the Contracted Manager will not need to supervise. Every group will be required to have a Range Master Certified person with them supervising
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while they are shooting. Julie and Mike discussed getting people Range Master Certified to supervise groups and events when needed. Mike suggested having the Contracted Manager have a base line lead test done prior to employment as they will be working around lead. Darcy is going to review the job description and do more research on the contractor positon and will get back to the Commission on her findings. 5:30PM EVENING RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess for the evening. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk Fallon County Courthouse 9:00am- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 9:00AM TROTTER AND ASSOCIATES INVOICE DISCUSSION Present: Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner; Mary Grube, Planner AdministraSEE COMMISSION, PAGE 13
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2000 Clark St. Ste. 10 • Miles City, MT
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Seeing clients in Baker at Fallon County Public Health
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Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623
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Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting
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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133
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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.
NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Aug. 30, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 34-35c
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR LEASE __________________________ FOR LEASE: Brand new mobile home. $800 a month. No smoking, no pets. First, last and cleaning fee at move-in. Contact Karen at 701-527-5510. 34tmp
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Furnished Wibaux apartment, two bed/one bath, W/D in unit. $800 rent + $175 all utilities including cable TV. 406253-0451. 34-35c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two bdrm. unfurnished apt., sewer and water paid. No smoking, no pets. Call 406-778-2766, 406-853-2242, 406-853-3464. 34-35c __________________________ 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. 33-35c
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: 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
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 patient 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 over-
see 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
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to all who responded to the fire caused by lightning on my ranch. Leroy Tronstad 34p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The Dave Straub Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament was a terrific success this year and would not have been possible without the care, kindness and generosity of the people and businesses of this community. We would especially like to thank the captains who put together teams and all their players: Marissa Packineau, Greg Caron, Brook and Brock Collins, Tyler and Shaleigh Irigoin, Leigh Ann LaCroix, and Paitton Herbst. Thank you to Jeff Varner for keeping books for every game all day. Thank you to Rory Lingle and Trent Collins for running the scoreboard, and Bo and Amy Lingle for helping with setup and tear down. Also, thank you to Wm Coutts, Jerrid Geving and Jay Hoversland for umpiring. We would also like to thank all of those who donated or sponsored teams including: Doug and Traci Schell, Toybox Preschool, Northwest Real Estate, JRH Enterprises, D&D Oilfield, Ace Hardware, Spirits Plus, Sew What, Baker Club, Wm, Cindy and Alex Coutts, Ryan Varner, John and Teresa Rieger, Jacob and Angela Rieger, Tanner Hoversland, Louise Varner, and Jerrid Geving. Also, thanks to Scott Anderson for his help with the brackets, and thank you to Scott Rabbitt and his crew for getting the field prepared for the event. Thank you to all my family and friends who helped out in any way they could. There is no doubt in my mind that my Dad looked down on that day at all the people enjoying a sport he loved to play and he was grinning from ear to ear. Thank you, Jay and Brittany Hoversland 34c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I would like to thank the Fallon County EMTs, Volunteer Fire Dept., police dept. and anyone else who helped me after my car accident. Arnold Duneman 34p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank all those who supported Teresa throughout her illness with visits, cards, and messages of encouragement. Thanks to all who sent cards, flowers, memorial gifts and food after her passing. Thanks to Pastors Bruce and Reba for their support and to Nic Stevenson for all his help as well as the Lutheran ladies for the coffee and bars following the service. We very much appreciated the won-
derful meal brought in by Teresa’s friends the night before her service. Thanks also to the class of 1981 for the beautiful metal sculpture they gave in Teresa’s memory. The family of Teresa (Rustad) Jorgenson 34c
LEGALS __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Fallon County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the proposed August 2015 Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ office of the Fallon County Administrative Building, on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The proposed regulations are designed to: • Implement the 2013 Growth Policy; • Secure the public from fire and other dangers; • Promote public health, public safety, and the general welfare; and • Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. In addition to the above items, the County Commissioners will consider the following items in the adoption of zoning regulations: * The findings of fact and recommendation of the Fallon County Planning Board and Zoning Commission; * The reasonable provision of adequate light and air; * The effect on motorized and non-motorized transportation systems; * Promotion of compatible urban growth; * The character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and * Conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the jurisdictional area. Following the public hearing, the Commission may adopt a Resolution of Intent to create the district and adopt the regulations as provided by 76-2-205 M.C.A. The proposed regulations will be applicable to and affect all lands in Fallon County, Montana, located outside of the incorporated City of Baker and the Town of Plevna. A copy of the Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations is available for public review at the Fallon County Planner’s office during regular business hours. Questions may be directed to the Planning Office at 406-778-8111 or: plannersec@midrivers.com. Public comment is encouraged. 34-36c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Baker, Montana, will hold a public hearing at which time any person may appear or comment or submit written testimony concerning a proposal to raise 3.44 mills for the purpose of increased expenditures for the permissive medical levy for the employer share of group health insurance premiums. The passage of this proposal is subject to Montana Code Annotated 2-9-212. The hearing will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 7:45 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 Fallon Ave. SW, Baker, Montana. The person to contact for further information is City Clerk, Kevin Dukart, at 406-7782692. s/Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer City of Baker 34-35c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL BUDGET HEARING The City Council of the City of Baker has completed the preliminary operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016. Said budget is open for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at 10 Fallon Ave. SW in Baker, Montana, during regular business hours. The Baker City Council will hold a public hearing on said budget proposal at which time any person may appear to comment or submit written testimony con-
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cerning the proposal. The hearing will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 Fallon Ave. SW, Baker, Montana. The person to contact for further information is City Clerk, Kevin Dukart, at 406-778-2692. Following said hearing the Baker City Council will consider final adoption of the operation budget for Fiscal Year 2016. s/Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer City of Baker 34-35c
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LEGAL NOTICE The Fallon County Commissioners are seeking four (4) more persons to volunteer to serve on the Fallon County Board of Adjustment. The typical appointment to the Board of Adjustment is for a term of two (2) years. However, when the Board is being newly created, staggered terms of one year (two positions), two years (two positions), and three years (one position) will be assigned by the Board of County Commissioners. The Board of Adjustment serves in a quasi-judicial capacity and has all of the duties and authority found in 76-2-221, 762-223, and 76-2-224 M.C.A. Additionally, some or all of the members of the County Board of Adjustment may be appointed to the Airport Board of Adjustment as provided in Airport Affected Area Regulations. Letters of interest should include your full name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and a brief statement as to why you are interested in serving on the Fallon County Board of Adjustment and mailed to: Fallon County Clerk and Recorder, County Board of Adjustment, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. You may apply via e-mail at the following address: falloncc@midrivers.com. Letters must be received by Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. with appointments made by the County Commissioners at their Wednesday, September 9, 2015 regular Commission meeting at 10:30 a.m. Persons interested in serving on the Board of Adjustment must reside within Fallon County and outside of the City of Baker and the Town of Plevna and be willing to attend up to 12 public hearings/meetings per calendar year. For additional information, please contact Mary Grube, Planner’s Secretary, 406-778-7111. 34-36c MNAXLP __________________________ 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.com
HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
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 TAKING OFFERS 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 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, 2015. s/Gary Shipstead PO Box 556 Baker, Montana 59313 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 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
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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.
LEGALS 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. 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 __________________________ 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. s/Joan Koenig PO Box 333 Baker, Montana 59313 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 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: 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
Commission CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 tive Assistant; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission had Faron Henderson, Contracted Planner, come in to discuss items on his most recent invoices as there was confusion on the items and charges listed. Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor, asked Faron about the charges relating to floodplain work as he thought that was included in the basic fee they are charged. Faron explained the process involved in issuing a floodplain
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 permit and the charges associated with it. After discussing this the Commission and Clayton determined the fees that are assessed to the landowner/developer are not enough to cover the charges incurred for the floodplain work done on their behalf. Faron agreed and said when he started doing the County’s contracted work he thought the fees were low. The Commission asked if they could charge an hourly fee for the work done to the landowner/developer rather than a flat fee. Mary Grube and Faron said it has to be set at a flat rate. Mary and Faron discussed the business that occurred during the month to ensure charging was accurate. The Commission suggested Faron note what project or subdivision each charge on his invoice is for and he said he could do that. The Commission will set up a time to review the fees and costs incurred. 9:20am- Clayton Hornung left the meeting. 9:30am- Mary Grube and Faron Henderson left the meeting. 9:35am SPECIAL PROJECTS TECHNICIAN DISCUSSION The Commission reviewed the Special Projects Technican job description and made changes to it regarding the supervision of the position and job duties. The Commission asked Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager, to make the changes and review it with DuWayne Bohle, Special Projects Technician. They scheduled a time to meet with Joe Janz, the Supervisor of the position, to discuss the changes as well. 9:35AM BUDGET REVIEWS The Commission reviewed the budgets submitted by the department heads. The Commission will schedule a time for each department head to come in and visit with them individually to go over their budgets. 10:00AM HOSPITAL UPDATES Present: David Espeland, Fallon Medical Complex CEO; Selena Nelson, Fallon Medical Complex CFO Basement Project- Jackson Construction has a new foreman working on the project now. Now that the floor is done the project is proceeding quickly. David and Selena are planning on moving people in mid-September after the laundry area is done. David said the drainage in this area is flowing but he would like a larger catch basin installed by Diamond J Construction. Selena asked the Commission if they had discussed the need for the hospital to get a loan for the shortfall on the project. The Commission said they have not had a chance to discuss it and Selena said she would get figures together and they could discuss it at their next meeting. Heated Ambulance BayDavid was asked in the past about the feasibility of building a heated ambulance bay. He said he did research in modifying the existing canopy but there are regulations they have to keep in line with that won’t allow this option. Dave gave the Commission a drawing he received from Chad with Jackson Construction to build the heated ambulance bay in front of the radiology area where the dirt pile is. They discussed reworking the entryway if the ambulance bay was built also. The estimate for the heated bay would be $350,000 and to rework the entryway would be $150,000. No decision was made at this time. East Entryway in ParkviewDavid would like to redo the east entryway between Parkview I and II to protect the walks from snow cover and asked Chad with Jackson Construction to draw up specs for it. Emergency Services entry into Parkview- There was a
recent incident where EMTs couldn’t get into an apartment due to the resident not being able to open the door. In this incident there was also a mixup on the apartment number so Karol Zachmann is contacting Lifeline to get information on how the apartments are numbered in their system as they are the company that gave the apartment number to dispatch. Karol Zachmann also talked to the Chief of Police to discuss possible solutions to gain access to an apartment when the resident is unable to open the door. Lisa Mitchell, Ambulance/EMT Director, will be given a plan for the apartments so they know where to go when they are called to the area ahead of time. Critical Access Hospital Survey- The hospital had a Licensure Survey done and they are deficiency free in all departments. The license agent was complimentary on how the hospital handles their travel staff and they have great staff. Recruitment- The hospital is entering into a contract with a dedicated search firm to find a physician to replace Dr. Espeland when he chooses to retire. The competition is fierce right now in locating physicians and that is why they are using this method. The search firm guarantees finding a physician for $11,000 up front, $2,000 for each referral and an additional $20,000. Selena said this is a standard cost to recruiting physicians. The hospital is competing with areas that have amenities such as shopping and entertainment, things physicians are interested in. Because of this the FMC Board has been brainstorming on highlighting the reasons a physician should come here and have decided to give a $50,000 signing bonus. David and Selena have been talking to outlying areas to find out what they are doing to staff their hospitals as well. David said an example is Glasgow has been encouraging their local youth to pursue the medical field and assisting them with it financially. The hospital has recruited two physician assistants to work the weekends in order to take the burden off the current physicians in covering weekends. Budgets- The conversion of the new software is going well. They have a surplus of
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approximately $1 million dol- if you buy a new one it has to 12:00pm Dave Havens left lars from their last year’s be equipped with it. the meeting. budget. Selena said even Ambulance Building- Lisa 12:00PM- NOON RECESS though they have a surplus asked the Commission if they Commissioner Baldwin made they are still spending mod- had made a decision on build- the motion to recess. Comestly as paying for contracted ing a new ambulance build- missioner Ranum seconds the help is expensive. ing. The Commission said motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. MoIndependent Certified Public they are still going through the tion carried unanimously. Account (CPA) Audit- Capital Improvements and 1:15pm- Dave Havens, memMedicare requires this audit to haven’t made any decision on ber of the public, joined the be done and it is scheduled for the building yet. They told meeting. Sept 8-11, 2015 and will be Lisa the revenues are down 1:15PM PUBLIC COMdone by Eide Bailey. Selena and this will impact what MENT No one appeared for public will contact the Commission funds they can spend. Lisa while the audit is being done said she doesn’t foresee any comment. 1:30PM COUNTY PROJin the event they want to be a large expense this year and part of it or meet with Eide her focus this year will be on ECT SITE VISITS The Commission went to Bailey. personnel and training. Lisa Medicare/Medicaid- The said they can make do with view sites in Fallon County Commission asked Selena if the space they have, especially that have had recent capital the hospital had contracted a now that the Brutus side by improvement projects comperson or company to do their side is being stored in the pleted. The sites they visited Medicare/Medicaid billing trailer by the garage. were Indoor Shooting Comand Selena said no, they do it Elections-The Board will plex, Ironhorse Park, Triangle in-house. Selena said they have elections tonight at their Park, Lagoon and the Cemehave looked at contracting it meetings. tery. Capital Improvement-The out in the past and have de4:30pm Julie Straub joined cided against it due to the in- Commission asked Lisa what the meeting. frastructure it would require she would prefer to put money Julie asked the Commission and it being more cost effec- towards: a heated ambulance if she could purchase a new tive for the hospital to have bay, a new ambulance build- conference table as the one ing or a new ambulance. Lisa she has is smaller than she their own staff do it. Veteran’s Choice- The hospi- said she would prefer to pur- needs. Julie said Stacey tal will be listed as a provider chase a new ambulance as pa- Moore, Library Director, for emergency services and tient care and comfort is their would like to buy it for the lilab work by the Veterans Ad- priority. brary. The Commission gave ministration. Selena said one Sturgis Rally- Fallon County Julie permission to purchase a of the drawbacks is veterans is a backup emergency care larger conference table for her will have to get pre-approval provider for the Sturgis Rally office. to have the hospital do the if needed. 4:30pm Julie Straub left the Lucas Device- Fallon County meeting. services if they are not their will be getting a Lucas Device their primary provider. 4:45PM LUTHERAN 11:00am- David Espeland with grant funding. A Lucas STAND DISCUSSION The Commission discussed and Selena Nelson left the Device is an automatic CPR compression machine and the tearing down both food meeting. 11:00AM AMBULANCE EMTs will attend training to booths at once in order to UPDATES operate it. move both buildings further Present: Lisa Mitchell, AmMass Casualty Training-The west. After discussing, the bulance/EMT Director; Peggy EMTs will be attending train- Commission decided to not Smith, Teddy Stoddard, Am- ing that Mindi Murnion with tear down both buildings in bulance Board members Public Health is doing on Sep- order to keep within the Miscellaneous Activity- Lisa tember 23rd. budget of the Capital ImMitchell has been catching up First Aid Station at Fair- Lisa provement Project. on paperwork and taking her said there will not be a first aid 5:00PM ADJOURN EMTs on educational field station at the fair due to the C ommissioner Baldwin made trips. She plans on doing in- EMTs not being interested in the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner house classes this year with manning the station. her and Steve Schweigert are 11:30am- Lisa Mitchell, Ranum seconded the motion. the instructors. Peggy Smith and Teddy Stod- 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. The motion carried unanimously. Recruitment- Lisa is not dard left the meeting. doing a recruitment classes for ADJOURN 11:35am - Julie Straub, a while so she can concentrate Human Resource Manager, s/William L. Randash, on getting all of the current joined the meeting. EMTs endorsed so they can do Julie Straub, Human Re- Chairman all duties of an EMT. source Manager, came in to Emergency Calls- They have review the changes the Com- MINUTE TAKER: had 200 calls this year and are mission made to the Special s/Lani J. DeBuhr, Clerk on track with previous years Projects Technician job denumbers. ATTEST: scription. Ambulances- The Federal 11:40am- Julie Straub left the s/Brenda J. Wood, Specification KKK-A-1822 is meeting. Clerk and Recorder mandating a pow__________________________________________ erlift in all new PUBLIC RELEASE ambulances to lift FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS and stabilize cots. Baker Public Schools announces the 2015-2016 policy for Free and ReducedThe old ambuPrice School Meals for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. lances do not need The complete policy is on file in the central office and may be reviewed by any to be upgraded but
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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 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
451
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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
642
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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. 33-34c _______________________________________________________________
14 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015
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Y A D R U T A S & FRIDAY 9 2 & 8 2 AUGUST
Anniversary Cake Fri., Aug. 28 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ALL DAY ~ BOTH DAYS
PAY ONLY %
90
Smiley Face
Cookies
Sat., Aug 29 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ice Cream Cones Sat., Aug. 29 2-5 p.m.
of your total receipt
(excluding lottery tickets, tobacco, and gift cards)
LOTS OF PRIZES BOTH DAYS!
Samplings throughout the store! Remember to Register for the drawing for a trip to
CANCUN!
5 finalists drawn Sept. 2 (1 from every store) Grand Prize Winner drawn Sept. 3.
Lake City Shopping Center • Baker, MT • (406) 778-3816