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Father Tobin bids Baker farewell after 37 years
Father Thomas Tobin is retiring at the end of August.
By Lori Kesinger A community that has benefited from the priestly ministry of a man for the past 37 years is saying goodbye. Father Thomas Tobin is retiring from his service to St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker at the end of August. Born in Ireland in 1934, Father Tobin left County Tipperary, his father and mother, brothers and sisters for the sake of a call he received at an early age. “The Lord called me when I was about three and from that time on I knew I was going to be a priest. I never wavered,” Father Tobin said. Father Tobin was ordained in a country church in Knock Grafton, Tipperary, Ireland in June 1959. He left his homeland on August 23, 1959 with another priest by his side. They made their way to the United States and stayed about a week in New York then went on to Boston. The first of September they travelled to Montana, lamenting along the way as they saw the brown landscape of the prairie. They arrived at their destination in Great Falls to meet with the Bishop. Unlike communication today, there was no other way but letters to speak to their families. They finally wrote them from Great Falls to let them know they were safe. Father Tobin first served as an assistant at St. Pius X Parish in Billings for about nine months. In 1960, he went to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Livingston
of which he has fond memories of beautiful mountains and friendly people. Following in 1963, he served at Our Lady of Lourdes in Great Falls, in 1964 at St. Mary’s of Columbus and in 1965 at St. Victor’s in Hilger and St. Margaret Mary’s Church in Big Sandy. He served the Big Sandy community for ten years before being asked by the Bishop to go to Baker. He came to Baker in 1977 but never expected to stay so long. His predecessor, also Irish, Father Denis Keane, from County Galway served from 1971-77. In addition to Baker, Father Tobin has served the parishes of Plevna and Ekalaka. “Some of the finest people in the world are here,” Father Tobin said. “Even some of the children I have baptized and married. Not everybody has done that.” Though Father Tobin’s golf game got pretty good over the years, his first commitment was always to the call God put on his life. “It’s hard to retire from God’s work,” Father Tobin admitted. Regarding his family, Father Tobin has one sister remaining that still lives in Ireland whom he speaks to often. He plans to live in Ekalaka and serve the church there as much as he is able. A farewell gathering will be held for Father Tobin on Sunday, Aug. 30 at St. John’s Catholic Church Hall in Baker. Open house will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and a potluck supper at 4:30 p.m.
New school year brings many new teachers habits and the knowledge necessary to allow them to do that. I hope they learn to love music and continue pursuing that love into high school and further into life.” Hess further said her first step is to get to know the students. As she begins teaching grades K-6 and seventh grade
versity of Montana where she earned her degree in elementary education and also obtained a Spanish teaching minor K-12. She studied abroad at Universidad Nacional for a semester as part of the program requirement. Stewart loves working with kids and was a teacher’s aide
dents at this age are still excited about school even though the material they are learning is becoming more challenging. “I want my classroom to be an exciting place, but also a safe refuge. I want children to leave my class with more self-confidence, kindness,
JoDee Hess
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By Lori Kesinger As the Baker Public School District administration and staff welcomed back students on Aug. 26, they also greeted numerous new teachers. JoDee Hess joined Baker as the new elementary music teacher. Hess came to the district because she wanted to focus more of her energy on music. Hess grew up in Grass Range. She pursued a career in education because she loves kids and music and had an influential third grade music teacher. She attended Northwest College in Powell, WY where she earned an associate degree and Montana State University in Billings where she earned an education degree. For the past 13 years she has taught K-12 music in Terry. Hess will also be the assistant pep band director to Ms. Whiteman. “I want to help my students become lifelong contributors to music. It may be that they will only listen to music, but I hope that by taking music they will have an appreciation for all sorts of music,” Hess said. “If they choose to perform in groups or church, I hope they have been equipped from a young age of correct
grade. At age eleven, she moved to Baker from Miles City and had a second grade teacher influence her choice to pursue a career in education. Volz attended Carroll College in Helena, Miles Community College and Dickinson State University. She earned a degree in elementary education and minor in psychology, concentration reading and sociology. Volz is also a certified math recovery specialist. She has taught third and fourth grade at Crow Agency and St. Xavier. “I wanted to come back home. I’ve come full circle. I’m teaching in the same building I did my student teaching,” Volz said. Volz plans to ensure her second grade students are ready for third grade. She enjoys crocheting projects and gifts, as well as crafts in her leisure time. Kelsey Stewart is a Montana native and grew up in Columbus. She will be teaching third grade for her first year and has always loved learning and never wants to stop. “It is my hope that I can inspire my students to feel the same way,” Stewart said. Stewart attended the Uni-
Guyer grew up outside of Miles City in Yellowstone Valley and then in the Moon Creek area. She attended country school until eighth grade and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman earning her degree in elementary education with a reading endorsement. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, not just because I come from a long line of teachers, but because I love children and the creative, encouraging, fulfilling aspects of teaching,” Guyer stated. “I grew up listening to my parents talk about their students, remembering every one of them. I wanted to be a part of that. I wanted to say that I had a positive impact on students’ lives.” Guyer has taught in Miles City, Cottonwood Rural School which is between Miles City and Baker, and Ekalaka. She has taught every grade kindergarten through eighth with the exception of first, as well as, a lot of combination grades to meet a district’s needs as student enrollment shifted. She is excited to teach fourth grade because she feels stu-
Vicki Volz choir, she will have a lot of names to learn. She plans to learn the traditions and maybe change a few things to make them flow more smoothly. “Most importantly, I hope to add enthusiasm and work with the other teachers to make music as exciting as possible,” Hess added. Hess is married with two children who will be attending school in Baker and her husband works for the county road department. In her spare time Hess enjoys spending time with her family camping and fishing. She loves to learn more about God, to read, crochet, and do other hand crafts. She also enjoys working with children and having her home be a hub where her children’s friends feel comfortable and their parents feel comfortable with them being there. Vicki Volz has always considered Baker her hometown and will be teaching second
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Mardee Guyer at ASUM Daycare in Missoula. Family is also very important to her as a triplet. She spent the past year living with them in Billings but is excited to live a more independent life. Stewart will also be coaching c-squad girl’s volleyball and middle school girl’s basketball. She plans to soak in as much knowledge as she can from other teachers and learn from her mistakes. She also hopes her students develop a passion for reading. Stewart likes to run, hike, read and paint in her spare time and would like to become a mentor for technology. “I’m looking forward to being active in such a friendly community,” Stewart said. Mardee Guyer will be teaching fourth grade for the twenty-fifth year in her teaching career.
Karen Wang and enjoyment in life and learning than they entered it. I will teach them the skills they need to know to succeed academically, and hopefully the skills they will need to become happy individuals,” Guyer said. Guyer has had a lot of training on implementing technology into the classroom. She was also selected Teacher of the Year for Ekalaka Elementary for 2009-2010 and 20142015 and was chosen as Wendy’s Teacher of the Month. Guyer is married to Rusty and they have two daughters. Emma is a first year kindergarten teacher in Lewistown and Ellen is a sophomore at MSU in Bozeman majoring in neuroscience/cell biology. They live on a ranch 15 miles west of Ekalaka. Guyer didn’t enjoy an empty nest last year so decided she SEE TEACHERS, PAGE 8
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, September 2, 2005Linda Varner of Baker has been golfing at Lakeview Country Club for 20 years. Aug. 24 she hit a hole-in-one on hole seven from the reds with a three wood club. . . Baker High School welcomes three new teachers and a resource aide: Duane Bergum, Scott Anderson, Scott Rieger and Josie Hadley. . . Downtown businesses are asked to decorate their flower pot with Spartan spirit. The winning flower pot will be featured in the Fallon County Times. . . High temperature Aug. 29 was 98 degrees. . . An account has been set up at Wells Fargo for the Mark Lewis Benefit. . . Gladys Johnson, who has been a resident of Fallon Medical Complex Nursing Home for the past three years, celebrated her 102nd birthday Aug. 26. . Two Fallon County students participated in the official white coat ceremony that concluded the 2005 fall orientation for students entering the pharmacy program at the University of MontanaMissoula, Aug. 29, 2005. Amber Gundlach Anderson and Douglas Stickney began their pharmacy studies Aug. 29. . . Saddle horse racing at the Fallon County Fair created a great deal of interest again this year. Out of six entries Saturday, Randi Selle took first, Mary Ketchum second, and Dr. Greg Tooke third. Sunday’s race winner was Dr. Greg Tooke, Mary Ketchum took second, and Andy Selle third. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, September 1, 1995New teachers in Fallon County are: Lisa Christianson, Dan Harris, Claire McLouth, Brenda Harvey - Plevna. . . Fifty-five golfers competed in the Club Championship golf tournament Aug. 27. Barb Carver was the ladies champion and Les Parks from Ekalaka was the men’s champion. . . 4-H beef on sale at Reynolds: 1/2 - $1.29 lb., front - $1.19 lb., and hind - $1.59 lb. . . . During the summer a water pipe broke under the high school gym floor causing it to buckle from the humidity. Contractors determined it would be best to sand off the old floor and watch for more damage. Because of the floor being damaged, the girls basketball team has been forced to travel to Plevna every day for practice. . . Charley Black from Albany, Georgia, has been visiting Foster and Lola Harris since July 25 and he brought his dogs with him. He is currently training 14 English Pointers and English setters. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, August 29, 1985Don Buerkle and Steve Baldwin are pictured with “Painters Pride” - the dragster chosen as best appearing in the national race held in Brainerd, MN. . . Four new teachers have joined the Baker School system and
they are Lori Wegh, Susan Russ, David Breitbach, and George Melby. . . . Reann Berzel, 12 year old cowgirl from Ismay, is the leading contender for the Junior All Around Cowgirl in the Youth Rodeo Association. . . Valley Motor Supply will hold an open house Aug. 29 to honor Dean Coddington, store manager, who will be retiring Aug. 31, completing over 28 years of service to Valley Motor Supply Co.
tom of the basement stairway at his ranch home in the Cabin Creek area. His death was attributed to murder said a coroner’s jury. . . L. Fredric Bruggeman, band director, asks that all band members be present at rehearsals Aug. 30-31. The band will play Sunday and Monday, Sept. 4 and 5, for the Fallon County Fair. . . L. Price stated that arrangements have been completed to give a corn chopping demonstration on the Mark Brownson farm a mile and a half southeast of Baker 40 YEARS AGO where all may see firsthand the Thursday, August 28, 1975- modern, power way of preparDr. Clayton Hogeboom, 73 ing corn fodder for silage puryears old of Baker, passed poses. away Aug. 25 in the Fallon Memorial Hospital from can- 70 YEARS AGO cer. . . The South Sandstone Thursday, August 22, 1945Project, for many years a Sunday, Aug. 19, at the morndream, is nearing completion. ing service the Service Flag of Rehbein Construction has the American Lutheran completed the 223,500 c.y. Church was unveiled and dedearthfill portion of the reservoir icated in honor of the 35 men except for dress-up work. and women, members of the Mackin Construction of congregation, who are serving Billings is doing the concrete or who have served in the portion of the project. . . Armed Forces of our country. . Twenty-nine football candi- . . Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hansen, dates spent the week of Aug. farmers south of Baker, took 18-23 at Camp Needmore. their son Gayle to Miles City Coaches Mike Berg, Wayne Monday where x-rays showed Durocher, and Fred Perry along he had an open safety pin with cooks Linda Meyer and lodged in his throat. They left Sharon Nordahl ran the camp. immediately for Aberdeen, . . Winners of the Southeastern S.D., to consult specialists. . . Montana Pork Producers booth Robert Coldwell, Fallon at the Fallon County Fair in- County sheepman, won first clude Mrs. Tom Stieg of prize in the annual wool and Plevna, first; Mrs. Adolf Kalina ram show at Ekalaka. of Bowman, second; Mrs. Emil Fried, third; Mary Lutts, win- 80 YEARS AGO ner of the gilt donated by Ray Thursday, August 19, 1935Maier. . . Mrs. Allan Wang has Fallon County schools have received the honor of having been apportioned $4810 from her recipe placed in the Bicen- the state general fund for the tennial Heritage cookbook transportation of school which will include recipes pupils. . . Miss Lolita Jackson, from all 1975 Montana fairs. member of Senator Murray’s staff, returned home from 50 YEARS AGO Washington, D.C., and will Thursday, August 19, 1965- visit her parents for several Pictures of new teachers in- weeks. . . A deal is in the makclude William Donovan, Ray- ing and will be closed in a few mond Braun, Mrs. Dorothy days whereby Victor North Donovan, John Kingston, Roy and Jack Mellor will become Wood, and Don Dilworth. Judy partners in the purchase of Jackson is not pictured. . War- Keirle Motor Company’s ren Wenz was one of 18 suc- stock of Ford car supplies and cessful candidates who have stock. It is possible they will passed the examination for cer- also take over the Ford agency tified public accountant given for this territory. in Helena. . . Four boys attend Boys State and include Steve 90 YEARS AGO Spriggs, John Christianson and Thursday, August 27, 1925Steven Stickney of Ismay. . . For the first time in a half Mrs. Teresa Stark has received dozen years the South Side word that her son Jim is being School has been completely transferred from Fort Benning, renovated. Every nook and Georgia to Viet Nam. . . Sylvia corner has been cleaned and Lindstrom is the only member painted. “Dad” Seeley, the efof the Links of Luck 4-H Club ficient janitor, is responsible showing a horse at the Fair. She for putting the building in first and her horse “Tye” will be class condition. . . Siebrand competing with 15 other 4-H Bros. shows arrived in Baker members. Tuesday for the big Fallon County Fair which will be 60 YEARS AGO held this week. . . Carpenters Thursday, August 25, 1955- and painters are busy at the Dr. Irving J. King, brought to Grant building, refinishing the Baker by Fallon County law interior for the post office enforcement officers July 21 which will move there Sept. 5. for questioning in regard to the . . . John Wenz, Ed Ehret and murder of Christ Eckland, June Henry Huether of school dis21 or 22, 1953, has been re- trict #66 were in town conferleased on bond of $10,000. ring with the school Eckland was found at the bot- superintendent Friday.
Gotta Question? Q. After attending the Dawson County Fair the last few years, I have observed their Fair Board setting up stages for concerts, selling tickets and taking tickets at the gate, and cleaning up after events. Why doesn’t Fallon County’s Fair Board do some of this instead of hiring it all out? The money saved on wages could be put back into the Fair. A. The Fallon County Fair Board is very busy. There is a lot of behind the scenes work the public does not see. The Fallon County Fair Board is a working board. We definitely put in the time. Two weeks prior to the Fair, Pat cleaned vendor buildings and restrooms. Jerrid was on the grounds every day since the first of July getting the
Helena - Montana’s unemployment rate rose slightly in July to 4.0 percent, an increase of 0.1 percentage points. Overall, Montana’s unemployment rate has fallen 0.6 percentage points in the past year. The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent. “With strong job growth, and more people on the job than ever before, Montana’s economy continues to lead the nation,” Governor Steve Bullock said. “We’ll continue to work to make sure workers have access to training opportunities that equip them with the skills to meet the demands of Montana employers.” “With the unemployment rate around four percent, workers should expect to see wages grow,” said Labor Commissioner Pam Bucy. “The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, through your community Job Service office and workforce development programs, is working hard to ensure that job seekers have the tools they need to take advantage of the many work opportunities provided by employers across the state.” Total employment sits at 503,841 in Montana after July’s change. Overall, 11,311 jobs have been added in the past 12 months. Total employ-
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.
ment estimates include payroll employment, plus agricultural and self-employed workers. Payroll employment added 700 jobs in July, and has now increased by 2,600 jobs since the beginning of the year. Total and payroll employment’s over-the-month changes were within the margin of error, signifying little change to employment levels. The unemployment rate for Fallon County is 1.8, Custer County 3.0, Dawson County 3.1, Wibaux County 3.2, and Carter County 3.5.
Aug 19 73 47 Aug 20 86 47 Aug 21 90 56 Aug 22 72 42 .13 Aug 23 71 39 Aug 24 81 38 Aug 25 90 52 YTD Moisture - 11.44”
Cancellation of Election(s) Fallon County North Baker Water and/or Sewer District and Fallon County Water and/or Sewer District Stanhope Area (7-13-2262)(1) MCA, In accordance with 13-1-304 if the number of candidates is equal to or less than the number of positions to be elected, the election administrator may cancel the election. The Election Administrator has cancelled the North Baker Water and/or Sewer District and The Stanhope Sewer District Election for November 3, 2015. If an election is not held (cancelled) the board of directors shall make an appointment to fill the position and the term is the same as if the director were elected.
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new rodeo arena ready. Wanda started working on the rodeo program two weeks prior to the fair. These three members were also there from Monday before the Fair working alongside the crew until the week after the Fair. The other two board members have full time jobs, but they work with the employees before and during the fair as much as they can. Also, Pat takes care of the carnival and vendors; Courtney and Lani take care of the stage entertainment; and Wanda and Jerrid take care of the rodeo and 4-H. Our days start at 7 a.m. and end at 2 a.m. for three of the days. Something to remember, we are a volunteer board that works very hard to give Fallon County a fantastic Fair.
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- William Roger Fuchs Funeral services for Roger Fuchs, 67, of Baker were held Aug. 26, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Plevna with Pastor Ernie Lambright and Pastor Don Winters officiating. Burial was in the Community Union Cemetery in Plevna. William Roger Fuchs was born May 23, 1948 in Baker to Wilhelm and Rosina (Buerkle) Fuchs. He grew up on the family farm 13 miles north of Plevna with his three sisters, Delores, Mary and Eleanor. Roger attended Plevna Public School and High School and then went on to Western College of Auctioneering at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. Roger enjoyed breaking horses and started out by riding colts and bucket calves. He loved good horses including Yukon and Yukon Star Socks. Roger also enjoyed a good Sunday rodeo with the cousins. There was always something brewing with the gang. He also loved a good drag race. Roger met the love of his life, Paula Sieler, when she was looking for a prom date. Little did she know, being a good Baptist, he didn’t dance. She overlooked that fact and on Aug. 21, 1970, they were married at the First Baptist Church of Baker. They lived on the family farm where he helped his family farm and ranch. Here they raised three daughters, Jill, Heidi, and Kristy. Roger was a member of the First Baptist Church where he served for many years as a deacon, moderator, trustee, Sunday school teacher, and youth group leader. He said he guessed he wasn’t very good at any of those jobs so
they kept moving him around. Roger loved to sing, especially in the Plevna Baptist men’s quartet. He also served for many years on the Baker Elevator Board and as a school board member in Plevna. Roger enjoyed hunting with his dear friends from Washington, camping, reading, and fast cars. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, painting, and wood carving. In the fall of 2001, Roger was injured in a bad motorcycle wreck and life was forever changed. He lived in terrible back pain for many years and finally had to quit farming and ranching. Through it all, Roger loved God and his family very much. Roger is survived by his wife Paula; three daughters: Jill (TC) Shelhamer of Plevna, Heidi (Jeff) Rieger of Great Falls, and Kristy Fuchs of Baker; four grandchildren: Sean, Bryce, Grace and Emma; three sisters, Delores Hickman of Hot Springs, S.D., Eleanor (Roger) Aldinger of Billings, and Mary Barr of Columbiaville, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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A funeral mass for Reiny Barth, 81, of Baker was held Aug. 25, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Father Thomas Tobin celebrating. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Baker. A rosary and vigil service was held Aug. 24, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Reiny passed away Aug. 19, 2015, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. Reinhard Frank Barth was born Aug. 17, 1934 in Regent, N.D., the second son of Lee and Frances (Berger) Barth. He was part of a family of ten brothers and sisters, growing up on a farm and attending school in the Mott/Regent area. Working in the oil fields as a truck driver brought him to Baker in the late 1950s, after a short stint in the US Navy, and this is where he met Shirley Jordan. The two were married Dec. 27, 1961 in Glendive and have made Baker their home for the last 54 years. Reiny was employed as a mechanic most of his life, working for Randash Motors and eventually as the shop foreman for Fallon County. Work was important to him and he was a dedicated employee. He taught his four children, Thomas, Timothy, Marla and Allan, the value of being a good worker and how to complete the job that was started. He was a devoted member of St. John’s Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, and taught CCD for over 30 years. One of the things in which he took the most pride was being the caretaker of the church for almost 40 years. Shoveling snow, mowing grass, mopping floors, fixing and cleaning anything that needed it became his life. Reiny also worked with 4-H and Cub
Scouts. In 1979, Reiny studied with a friend and received his GED. He was an avid gardener and always in pursuit of the perfect tomato, enjoyed birds and was known to shoot a pesky squirrel now and again. Reiny battled heart disease with determination until his very last day. On Aug. 29, 2015 the war was finally over for him. He is survived by his wife Shirley; four children: Tom and Deb of Baker, Tim and Karen of Hilger, Marla and Don Orcutt and Allan and Trish Barth, all of Baker; four brothers: Edward and Betty Barth of Dickinson, N.D., Daniel and Clarce Barth of Glendive, Raymond and Karen Barth of Hermitage, Tenn., and Bernard Barth of Chesterfield, Mo.; three sisters: Hilaria Schmitz of Missoula, Rose Schmaltz of Bismarck, N.D., and Janette and Tom Porter of Tucson, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Reiny was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Matthew and Kap; and a granddaughter, Sarah Barth. Memorials may be given in Reiny’s name to Covenant House or Catholic Relief. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
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Comprehensive TobaccoFree School Policies protect everyone from health risks associated with tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure and are an important factor in decreasing youth tobacco use. Montana law prohibits anyone from using tobacco products in a public school building or on any public school property at any time. • Passed by the Montana legislature as part of the 2005 Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA). • Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or any other tobacco or nicotine innovation. • The law applies to students, faculty, administrators, as well as janitors, parents, school board members, sports fans, alumni, guests - anyone entering school property at any time. • School property includes “public school building or public school property” means any public land, fixtures, buildings, or other property owned, occupied or maintained under the laws of the state of Montana at public expense; and includes school playgrounds, school
cilities, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and school vehicles. • School administrators and/or principals (or their designees) have the authority to enforce this law. • Violators who smoke or use other tobacco products on school property can be fined between $25 and $100 (CIAA-Chap. 40 50-40-115). The law provides two exceptions: • Tobacco products are permitted on school property if they are part of a teacher or administration sanctioned educational forum, lecture or demonstration lesson about the risks of tobacco use. • Tobacco products are permitted on school property if they are used as part of an American Indian culture activity in accordance with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978. If you or someone you know is wanting to quit using tobacco, the Montana Quit Line 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669) or www.QuitNowMontana.com , can help. The Montana Quit Line hours are seven days a week: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. MST. The Quit Line has a 24 hour voicemail, so callers can leave a message. They will call you back.
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Jamie Nielsen Friday, August 28 • 6:00 p.m. The Tavern
100
Year Celebration for
Ismay Community Church (Originally First Presbyterian)
Sunday, September 6, 2015 Church Service 10:00 a.m. Luncheon & short program to follow service Holistic services
Holistic service offered include: offered include:
OPEN HOUSE Honoring Mary Lee Dietz, Former Planning Board Member Tuesday, September 8, 2015 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Library Basement All past and present Planning Board Members; past Planning Department Personnel; past and present elected officials and staff members for City of Baker, Town of Plevna, and Fallon County; and anyone associated with the Planning Board in the last 39 years are welcome to attend. Mary Lee has served diligently since November of 1975 on the Fallon County Planning Board and has opted to step down after 39+ years of service. Come share in refreshments, appetizers and cake; let’s all show our appreciation for her years of dedication!!
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Seeing patients Tuesdays at Fallon Medical Complex lower level Dr. Jake Holkup
Dr. Kylie in Baker Simnioniw
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Dr. James R. Campbell, DDS Family Dentistry
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Complete general dentistry for adults & children:
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FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX & COMMUNITY CLINIC
202 South 4th Street • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-3331 Hospital • 406-778-2833 Clinic
CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SERVICES INCLUDE 24-Hour Emergency Room Acute Care/Hospital Care Outpatient Surgery Skilled Nursing Home Swing Bed/Long Term Care Home Health Services Life Line • Social Services Diagnostic Imaging • Mammography Colonoscopy • Ultrasound • CT • MRI Laboratory • Physical Therapy Dietetic Counseling Telemedicine Site
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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
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Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Rodeo results Final results from the Fallon County PRCA Rodeo held Aug. 2122, 2015, are as follows. Bareback Riding: 1. J.R. Vezain, 78 points on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Magic War, 2. Dan Miller, 73; 3. Justin Miller, 63; 4. Donald Miller, 56. Steer Wrestling: 1. Preston Oyloe, 3.5 seconds; 2. Ivan Teigen, 3.9 seconds; 3. Beau Franzen, 4.0 seconds; 4. Jim Hansen, 4.1 seconds; 5. Rian Conway, 4.2 seconds; 6. (tie) Curt LaDuke and Gary Gilbert, 4.4 seconds. Team Roping: 1. Brent McInerney and Guy Howell, 5.4 seconds; 2. J.B. Lord and Ryan Zurcher, 5.8 seconds; 3. Jess Tierney and Paul David Tierney, 5.9 seconds; 4. Ty Larson and Brett Fleming, 7.4 seconds. Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. (tie) Ty Thompson on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Red Cloud and Shane Moran on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Little Hawk, 83 points; 3. (tie) Jeremy Meeks and Joesy Hauser, 78; 5. Gus Thoreson, 72; 6. (tie) Hugh Connolly and Josh Reynolds, 70. Tie Down Roping: 1. Paul David Tierney, 9.2 seconds; 2. Brett Fleming, 9.4 seconds; 3. (tie) Curt LaDuke and Jay Mattson, 9.5; 5. Owen Fagerhaug, 10.3; 6. (tie) Treston Vermandel and Barry Blair, 10.6 Barrel Racing: 1. Twyla Vaira, 15.72 seconds; 2. Melissa Bachand, 15.9 seconds; 3. Danna Whitford, 16.02 seconds; 4. Lauren Viles, 16.03 seconds; 5. Jessica Routier, 16.17 seconds; 6. Jody Hintz, 16.29 seconds; 7. Jana Griemsman, 16.32 seconds; 8. Deena Moeykens, 16.33 seconds. Bull Riding: 1. (tie) Abe Dillman on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Jokers Wild
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 and Garrett Vig on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Loose Lip Louie, 87 points; 3. Bobby Welsh, 83 points; 4. Thunder Boomer, 81 points; 5. Clay Hindman, 78 points; 6. Jobie Dryden, 77 points. Saturday Mutton Busting: Tyler Leischner, 75; Keeley Custer, 72; Mikaelea Goff; Tatum Alderman; Korben Freese; Chance Follmer; Turk Rieger; Austin Goff; Chase Follmer; Lincoln Lyson; Aspen Stitt; Londyn Freese; Cord Olsen. Sunday Mutton Busting: Clay Rost, 77; Tucker Miller, 74; Chase Follmer; Whitney Thielen; Wyatt Thielen; Christopher Grossman; Jessie Grossman; Emmalyn Miller; Trace Poppe; Devin Grossman; Tate Poppe. Ladies Calf Dressing: 1st - Pet Detective team and also best dressed winner - Ashlee Moore, Shantel Sander, Jamie Nielsen and Denise Noll; 2nd - Sassy Mama Llamas - Breanna Miller, Megan Greiff, Scotti Robinson and Skyler Robinson; 3rd - The Dancing Flamingo Cheyenne Perry, Katelynn Afrank, Sienna Schuler, Alivia Schultz. Junior Barrels: Six and under years of age: 1st - Canden Coulter, Baker; 2nd Avery O’Connor, Plevna; 3rd - Miles O’Connor, Plevna; 4th - Hudson Coulter, Baker; 5th - Jaxyn Lyson, Baker. 8 and over years of age: 1st - Alex Williams, Baker; 2nd Colton Turbiville, Rhame, ND; 3rd Madison O’Connor, Plevna; 4th Cooper O’Connor, Plevna; 5th - Gentre Coulter, Baker; 6th - Katy Negaard, Baker; 7th - Whitney Thielen, Plevna; 8th - Tylee Rieger, Ismay; 9th - Tucker Turbiville, Rhame, ND; 10th - Kennedy Lyson, Baker
Tyrell Smith - Saddle Bronc
Shawn Bessette and Sid Sporer - Team Roping
Ty Tescher - Bull Riding
Dustin Entzel - Tie Down Roping
Whitney Thielen - Junior Barrel Racing
Ben Ayre - Steer Wrestling Photos by Darlene Hornung
Your Chamber of Commerce . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown!
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Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
NFL Red Zone Sundays
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Monday Night Football
Thursday, September 3
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2015 Dave Straub Memorial Co-Ed Softball championship team - Ice Cold Pitchers. Pictured from l-r back row: Bryan Overton, Ryan Varner, Jade Boggs, Jason Coulter, Kyle Medearis, Erik Morris, Brandon Buerkle, Evan Morris. Front row, l-r: Marissa Packineau, Sheila O’Connor, Samm Schermele, Shye Coulter, and Rod Morris.
Straub Memorial softball tournament The second annual Dave “Boarzie” Straub Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament took place Aug. 15, 2015 at Coldwell Field in Baker. This year there were seven teams that competed in the event: No MSing Around, Team
Ramrod, Old School, Ice Cold Pitchers, Overzealous Kumkwats, Hodge Podge and Sidney. Teams were able to play in honor of people who have battled and are battling Multiple Sclerosis. Competitors
and spectators alike enjoyed a beautiful day of fun and fanfare. Funds raised through the tournament are used to provide scholarships at both Baker and Plevna High Schools and to make a donation to the MS Society.
FDA’s Conservation Reserve Program Transition Incentive Program available Bozeman - USDA Farm Service Agency state executive director Bruce Nelson reminds producers about the availability of the Transition Incentives Program (TIP). TIP assists with the transition of expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land from a retired or retiring owner or operator to a beginning, veteran, or underserved farmer or rancher to return land to production for sustainable grazing or crop production. Enrollment in TIP is on a continuous basis until the total funds authorized for the program are exhausted. As of Aug. 3, Montana had approximately $1.5 million in TIP funds available. Beginning (including veteran) or underserved farmers and ranchers and retired or retiring CRP participants may enroll in TIP during the final year before the scheduled date of CRP contract expiration or on Sept. 30. For ex-
ample, if a CRP contract is scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2015, the land may be enrolled in TIP from Oct. 1, 2014, through Sept. 30, 2015. Retired or retiring owners or operators participating in TIP may receive up to two additional annual rental payments after their CRP contract expires provided the beginning or underserved farmer or rancher is not a family member. “CRP participants with land expiring on Sept. 30, 2015, and who are interested in transitioning their land to a beginning or underserved farmer and or rancher should contact the local FSA office right away,” Nelson said. “The deadline to enroll in this year’s CRP Transition Incentive Program is Sept. 30, 2015. Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.” CRP is a voluntary pro-
Contacting Congress members on Iran deal Mid-July, the Obama Administration announced a deal had been reached to lift economic sanctions on Iran and allow the nation to maintain and advance some nuclear capabilites. Congress is currently in a 60 day review of the deal and will vote on it in September. Montana Congress members Representative Ryan Zinke and Senator Steve Daines both oppose the Iran deal. Senator Jon Tester is in support of it. Contact Montana congressional delegation to present your view at: US Representative Ryan
Zinke, Republican, Washington, DC office: 113 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; phone 202-225-3211, fax 202-2255687, zinke.house.gov US Senator Steve Daines, Republican, Washington, DC office: 1 Russell Senate Courtyard, Washington, DC 20510; phone 202-224-2651, fax 202-224-9412, stevedaines.com US Senator Jon Tester, Democrat, Washington, DC office: 724 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510-2604; phone 202-2242644, fax 202-224-8594, tester.senate.gov.
Farewell Gathering for
Fr. Tom Tobin Sun. Aug. 30, 2015 St. John’s Catholic Church Hall, Baker, MT
Open House 2 -4 p.m. Potluck Supper at 4:30 p.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
gram that contracts with agricultural producers so that environmentally sensitive agricultural land is not farmed or ranched, but instead used for conservation benefits. CRP participants establish long-term, resource-conserving vegetative species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”) to control soil erosion, improve the water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat. In return, FSA provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Continuous sign-up contracts are 10 to 15 years in duration. FSA implements TIP and CRP on behalf of USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). For questions about CRP and any FSA program, contact the local FSA service center office and/or visit Montana FSA online at www.fsa.usda.gov/mt.
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 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Aug. 27. Open house bridal shower for Jamie Nielsen, 6 p.m., Tavern, Aug. 28. 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. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Sept. 1. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Sept. 2. Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Thee Garage, Sept. 3. 100 year celebration for Ismay Community Church, church service 10 a.m., luncheon and short program to follow; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Sept. 6.
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Culver/Wade married Carol Wade of Miles City and Russ and Virginia Culver of Lilydale, MN are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Andy Wade and Brenda Culver, on June 6, 2015. Andy is the Reno Branch Manager at Cummins Allison and Brenda is an elementary school counselor in Sparks, NV. The wedding took place at Lutheran Church of the Good
Shepherd in Reno, and a reception followed at Siena Hotel, Spa & Casino. The best man was Andy’s lifetime friend and brother-in-law, Doug Schell. The bride’s attendant was her dear friend, Karen Boulet. The couple took a honeymoon cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and will continue to reside in Sparks, NV.
H ap py B ir th da y August 28 Jaxyn Lyson, Natasha Dietz, Scott Rabbitt, Teightum Wiedebush, Alyson Lineback August 29 Ethan Verke, Jan Kenitzer, Ryen Hadley, Tyler Noll, Wayne Rusley August 30 Trevor Lingle, Kelly Brookes, Hailee Wang, Isabella Heaps, Jenny Barth, Lori Fradenburgh, Pamela Tronstad, Mark Kirschten August 31 Victoria Susa, DaNae Wiseman, Lauren Stoddard, Suzi Smith September 1 Steve Zachmann, Jace Robinson, Logan Graham, Bruce Higbee, Nobel Durfey, Luke Bierig, Kaitlyn Durden, Braylea Wyrick, Jeannie Tronstad September 2 Dave Breitbach, Shelby Moore, Natilyn Nemitz, Clinton Lesh September 3 Aiden Rabbitt
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NOTICE The Fair Board has (1) open position for a 3 year term. If you are interested in being a member on this Board, please submit a letter of interest to:
Fallon County Commission-PO Box 846-Baker, MT 59313-0846 or deliver to the Clerk and Recorder’s office-10 West Fallon Avenue-Baker, MT, by, 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 14, 2015.
“Letter of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office or you may submit your own letter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 778-8182. The Commissioners will make the appointment on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 4:30 PM. The appointment will be effective October 1, 2015.
THANK YOU BEEF BOOSTER SUPPORTERS On behalf of the Fallon County FFA and 4-H youth who participated in the Beef Breeding program at the 2015 Fair, the Beef Boosters would like to thank the following supporters who made the cash awards possible.
101 Cattle Co. Johnson’s Black Simmental Steve & Jan Stickney Ralph & Linda Rising Gene & Fran Sonsalla S Bar X Ranch - Wilma & Robert Rusley Rost & MacKay Fencing Allan & Ruth Wang Fallon County Vet Service Fred & Ann Hoff Deb Ranum Sieler Ranch - Emil & Kathy Sieler Bank of Baker Equity Co-op Gookin Trucking Special thanks to Equity Co-Op for the additional premium going to the Grand Champion Cow/Calf pair and to Sharon & Maggie at the Extension Office for all of their work with signs and helping collect donations.
CLOSED Sat., September 5 Mon., September 7 in observance of
Labor Day Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
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It’s a Matter of Opinion Times Have Helping your hometown newspaper By Lori Kesinger What is the reason for a small-town newspaper? Why publish it when technology gives people all the news information they could want with just a click or a tap? Why? Because a small-town newspaper is about you, about your community, and you won’t find that anywhere else in the world. A community is a group of people residing in a specific place sharing government and common interests and responsibilities. Hopefully for the betterment of everyone involved. A community newspaper is much the same. It’s here to give you information that matters most to the community. Everything from a team winning a game to local government; babies, weddings and birthdays; events and meetings. Even sharing tragedies and triumphs, so that together we can either cry or rejoice. Unfortunately, there seems to be a general consensus that the people working at the newspaper know practically everything that goes on in the community, but it’s not true. We often don’t know what is going on unless someone tells us. Quite often no one does. We can’t report news we know nothing about. So, that’s where you come in. We need your help. Maybe just like you need the newspaper. How else can you or we find out what is going on? The news you may have to share probably won’t be shared by anyone else. If by chance we do get the same news item or tip from more
than one person, that’s okay. If you confidentially want to relay information or talk about community matters, we are more than willing to do that. We do ask for understanding as we use discretion on news items. We try not to be biased, to slander or to carry out personal vendettas. Sometimes we can’t print your news for one reason or another. It’s not because we don’t care or think it isn’t important. You can know we took your news item or tip into great consideration. Furthermore, if your news item doesn’t appear within the week you gave it, we may need more time to gather information or there simply wasn’t room that week. Newspaper size is dependent on a ratio of column space to advertising. Do we sometimes make mistakes? Yes. We are real people behind the scenes, simply neighbors and friends trying to help a community stay informed as best we know how. Helping neighbors, volunteering, sharing and working for the common good are all part of a great community. Communication is the key to making it happen. So why not give it a try, send us a news tip, submit your own news, write a letter to the editor, ask a question, etc. What is important to you is important to us and just might be important to your neighbor. You can submit your news or tips by stopping at the Fallon County Times Office at 115 S. Main Street in Baker, calling 406-778-3344, emailing: fctimes@midrivers.com, or contacting the reporter directly at 406-941-2932, or lorikesinger@gmail.com.
Changed He remembered back to a different year When his Dad hooked up the team. Like other area ranchers They had a five foot mowin’ machine. “Well, you give this Double U rope a yank If that one horse tries to run. Trip him up a time or two There’s be no trouble with the other one.” “But if they’re intent on runnin’ away You’ll have to let ‘em go. Just make sure to fall off backwards No matter if you can’t mow.” Well that was mighty thoughtful I ‘spose And the horses didn’t run. I guess the kid was all of twelve But hayin’ had to be done. So for many years he’d cut that meadow Times had changed and so had ways. Bigger machines and longer sickles Horses had somehow been replaced.
Engagement
Dax is excited to announce But there was that sense of the engagement of his accomplishment mommy, Jamie Nielsen, Drop the sickle in the hay. ‘Cause winter will come ‘as sure as shootin’ And hay’ll be needed on a snowy day. By Prairie Singer.
daughter of James and Tracy Nielsen, to Eric Updike, son of Tom and Marlys Updike of
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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., Sept. 16: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Sept. 23: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale
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Baker Fire Department would ike to express our sincere thanks to everyone who supported us during our annual raffle at the Fallon County Fair.Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.
RAFFLE WINNERS: Gun - Mark Sieler Fire Extinguishers - Mike Stark Kramlick Ranch Smoke Alarms - Nolan Verke Vera Abrams Braun Ranch
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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.
Wed., Sept. 2: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale Wed., Sept. 9: Regular Sale w/ Yearling Sale
Beach, ND. A September wedding is planned.
Annual Tailgate Party
Baker vs. Glasgow 7:00 p.m. Kickoff Come & support the Spartans
Remember the FALL FESTIVAL Saturday, September 12 • starting at 9 a.m. Crafters • Vendors • Inflatables • Chili/Stew Cook-off Pork Rib Cook-off • Live Entertainment in the Evening & MORE
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FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~ Monday
Tuesday
Chicken Drummies w/fries $6.00
Shrimp w/Fries $6.00
Wednesday
Bacon Cheeseburger w/Fries $6.00
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Friday
BBQ Pork w/Onion Rings $6.00
Chicken Chunks w/Fries $6.00
2015 Fallon County Fair Rodeo
Mutton Busting Riders
Sander wins Youth Range Camp Award again
Christopher Grossman - Mutton Busting
Wyatt Thielen - Mutton Busting
Gentre Coulter leading younger brother Hudson Coulter in Junior Barrel Racing
Josh Reynolds - Saddle Bronc
By Lori Kesinger Dylan Sander from Plevna once again won an honorable award at the Montana Youth Range Camp held July 27-31 at Colstrip. Sander, 17, and other campers, age 12-18, learned about Montana’s range plants and the interaction of soils, water, plants, wildlife, and livestock on the range. Classes and workshops were given throughout the week and each day the campers were quizzed on what they learned.
Sander won the Top Hand Award for getting the highest score on the quizzes. He received a belt buckle for his achievement. It was the fifth year Sander, son of Shawn and Corrine, attended the camp. The camp provides an opportunity for youth of varying backgrounds to become more aware of the value of Montana’s rangeland and is held at a different location in Montana every summer.
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Two-Step • Waltz • Polka • Jitterbug
Thee Garage Showroom Dairy Heirs: Ashlee Moore, Shantel Sander, Jamie Nielsen, Denise Noll - Calf Dressing Photos by Darlene Hornung
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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
Library Board
1
Four Year Term
(open position) (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.
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Teachers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was ready for a new challenge. “It has been a wonderful experience so far,” she said. Guyer and her daughter are discussing taking classes together to earn their masters in education technology. She loves to read and enjoys baking, visiting and teasing her family. Kallie Madler will be teaching sixth grade for her first official year of teaching. She grew up in Baker until her sophomore year in high school then attended and graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive. Madler attended Dawson Community College on a basketball scholarship earning her associates degree. She continued her education at the University of Montana Western in Dillon earning an associate in applied science degree in education and a Bachelor’s in education with a literacy endorsement. “In the third grade I informed Mrs. McPhee, who still teaches in Baker, I wanted to be a teacher just like her. I have had some of the most amazing and inspiring teachers and I have always been involved in the community and organizations based on mentoring. These were huge influences in my decision to become a teacher,” Madler stated. Madler student taught in Baker last year. She has taught multiple grades through student teaching and field experiences including working for the Boys and Girls Club of Dawson County for three years, working for Brightside Daycare for three summers implementing a program for older children, coaching multiple sports youth teams and being a 4-H youth leader. In addition to her experience, she earned the Newman Civic Leadership Award, an award presented to six people in the state of Montana for outstanding community service and being a high achieving student, plus an Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Healthy Community Coalition of Dawson County. Madler wants to provide her students the tools to become productive members of society and prepare for the huge adjustment of high school. “I plan to immerse myself in the new curriculum, build relationships early and often, and build a strong classroom community,” Madler said. Madler will also be coaching seventh grade boys basketball and may be an assistant coach for tennis. She is single and has one older sister, two younger sisters, one brother and her parents reside in Baker. Madler would like to build on her technology skills, as it is ever-changing and is a great tool to implement in the classroom. In her own time, she enjoys crafting, building/refinishing lamps, wooden signs and furniture, playing sports collecting coins, reading and working with animals. Karen Wang is returning to teaching high school math after an eighteen year hiatus from her career. “I am ready and very excited to come back and teach again,” Wang said. Wang is originally from Miles City. She attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, Montana State University in Billings, Miles Community College, Colorado Baptist University in Denver, Colorado, which is now Colorado Christian Uni-
versity and graduated from University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. She earned a degree in mathematics with a minor in education. Wang was recruited for the heptathlon in track and field and basketball her freshman year of college. She played basketball for all the colleges but was a red shirt at MSUBillings. “I chose to be a teacher because I like helping kids and being around the educational arena,” Wang said. Wang’s first teaching job was in Ekalaka where she was also the head basketball and track coach. There she met her husband, Dean. She then taught in Miles City and also coached basketball and track. After Dean and her were married, she joined the Baker schools as the middle school math teacher. She resigned after they had their first child and has since stayed home to raise their four children. “I once heard a quote that said, ‘No amount of success can compensate for failure in the home.’ I can’t remember who said it but I believe it to be true,” Wang shared. Throughout the eighteen years, Wang has done extensive substitute teaching, kept up her teaching certificate and helped proctor standardized testing. “I will bring all of my background with me into the classroom. I have also recently taken some coursework which has supplied me with new tools and strategies that I am looking forward to using in the classroom. I like to say I have an eclectic teaching style because I try to incorporate the assets of other teachers in my skill sets,” Wang said. Wang’s primary goal is to care about the students and help them acquire tools they can take with them throughout life. She doesn’t plan to do any coaching so she keep up with her own children’s extra-curricular activities. Wang and her husband are members of the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Montana Stockgrowers Association and own a main street business in Baker, as well as, being active in ranching. They are also extremely active in their church activities and family responsibilities. Wang said when she does have free time she enjoys doing things that take her out of her comfort zone such as learning how to artificially inseminate cows and pigs, acquiring a black belt in Tae Kwon Do or going back to teaching after eighteen years. Other teachers, Jill Shelhamer and Tom Breitbach will be featured in next week’s issue.
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USDA news USDA to invest more than $700,000 to increase recreational public access on private farm, ranch and forest lands in Montana The U.S. Department of Agriculture will partner with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to improve and increase wildlife habitat and public access for recreational opportunities on privately owned and operated ranch lands. “Montana will receive more than $700,000 for the purchase of conservation leases on private ranch lands enrolled in the Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) Program,” said Rick Northrup, wildlife habitat bureau chief for FWP. “This generous grant will benefit landowners, wildlife, and recreationists in areas that provide high quality sage grouse habitat.” The project is funded under the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentives Program (VPA-HIP) and is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The funding will be available for lease payments as an incentive for landowners to continue to manage their ranching operations consistent with SGI contract terms for a period of 30 years. Lease agreements will also provide expanded opportunities for recreation, such as hunting or wildlife viewing, that’s consistent with the landowner’s operation and the property’s wildlife habitat values. Northrup explained that enrollment will be voluntary and
based on a competitive ranking. FWP will work with NRCS to contact landowners during this fall’s enrollment period. “We’re aiming to enroll about 45,000 acres of land,” Northup said. Last year’s nearly $500,000 VPA-HIP grant to Montana is being matched with state Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program funds for purchasing Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters leases. The leases offer an add-on rental payment for Montana private lands enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program. Open Fields provides game bird hunters permission to walk-in hunting during the fall hunting season. Since 2012, nearly 100 landowners have enrolled about 33,000 acres into Open Field projects. Under VPA-HIP, state and tribal governments apply for grants to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch or forest land to voluntarily open that land for public wildlife-dependent recreation activities such as fishing, hunting, and birding. State and tribal governments may use VPA-HIP funds to create new public access programs, to expand existing public access programs, and to improve wildlife habitat on enrolled public access program lands. Projects can span up to three years. Landowners interested in participating are urged to contact Catherine Wightman, FWP’s coordinator of this opportunity, by phone at 406444-3377, or via email at cwightman@mt.gov. For more information, visit NRCS VPA-HIP website.
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • August 17, 2015 - August 23, 2015 - 27 Calls for service: 4 informations; 4 public assists; 2 residential alarm calls; 10 traffic stops; 2 agency assists; 1 theft report; 2 unlocks; 2 animal complaints Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Edward H. Clark, Baker, driving without a valid driver’s license, $335, jail of 180 days with 180 suspended on conditions for six months (2/18/16), 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 telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 3/31/15.
• James Louis Brockmoller, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of insurance during date and time of citation, ticket issued 8/14/15.
Justice Court • Clyde W. Crawford, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/9/15.
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2015 Fallon County Fair
Award Winners Indoor Projects Fair Award Winners Aerospace Grand Champion Senior Member – Spencer Losing Aerospace Reserve Champion Senior Member – Spencer Losing Aerospace Grand Champion Junior Member – Aidyn Schwartz Aerospace Reserve Champion Junior Member – Aidyn Schwartz Arts/Fine Arts Grand Champion Senior Member – Haylee Barkley Arts/Fine Arts Reserve Champion Senior Member – Bo Rost Beef Grand Champion Senior Member - Haylee Barkley Beef Reserve Champion Senior Member - Haylee Barkley Beef Grand Champion Junior Member - Sayge Barkley Beef Reserve Champion Junior Member - Sayge Barkley Cat Grand Champion Junior Member – Madison Butori Child Development Grand Champion Senior Member – Kim Elmore Child Development Reserve Champion Senior Member – Kim Elmore Clothing & Textiles Level 1 Grand Champion Junior Member - Hallie Flint Clothing & Textiles Level 1 Reserve Champion Junior Member - Hallie Flint Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Sheridan Beach Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Talyn Conley Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Remington Crisler Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Sincere Ely Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Austin Gaub Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Grace Gunderson Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Clay Rost Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Julia Schallenberger Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Cru Schwartz Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Kylie Schwartz Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Danica Shepherd Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Winner - Ryleigh Steen Dairy Cow Grand Champion Junior Member – Katie Wang Dairy Cow Reserve Champion Junior Member – Sayge Barkley Entomogy Grand Champion Junior Member - Donnie Steen Entomology Reserve Champion Junior Member - Donnie Steen Food and Nutrition Grand Champion Junior Member Tai Setinc Food and Nutrition Reserve Champion Junior Member Sayge Barkley Gardening Grand Champion Junior Member – Donnie Steen Gardening Reserve Champion Junior Member – Madison Butori Leathercraft Grand Champion Senior Member- Heather LaBree Leathercraft Reserve Champion Senior Member-Heather LaBree Leathercraft Grand Champion Junior Member – Madison Butori Leathercraft Reserve Champion Junior Member – Shianne Beach Outdoor Adventures Grand Champion Junior Member – Kylee Janz Photography Grand Champion Senior Member - Nicole Allerdings Photography Reserve Champion Senior Member - Nicole Allerdings Photography Grand Champion Junior Member - Tai Setinc Photography Reserve Cham-
FRIDAY,AUGUST 28, 2015 pion Junior Member - Tai Setinc Pocket Pets Grand Champion Senior Member - Bo Rost Quilting Grand Champion Senior Member-Rachael Lowery Quilting Reserve Champion Senior Member - Heather LaBree Shooting Sports Grand Champion Junior MemberKonner Flint Shooting Sports Reserve Champion Junior Member Allanna Rabbitt Woodworking Grand Champion Senior Member - Kimberlee Elmore Woodworking Reserve Champion Senior Member Kimberlee Elmore Woodworking Grand Champion Junior Member - Wyatt Isaacs Woodworking Reserve Champion Junior Member Jesse Isaacs Outdoor Animal Projects Fair Award Winners Beef Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member Lauren Wang Beef Showmanship Reserve Champion Senior Member Shaylyn Huelle Beef Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member Jessica Paul Beef Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member Jacob Wang Beef Showmanship Grand Champion Novice - Colton Turbiville Beef Showmanship Reserve Champion Novice – Wyatt Thielen Market Beef Grand Champion - Zoie Rost Market Beef Reserve Champion – Caleb Ploeger Overall Heifer Grand Champion – Jacob Wang Overall Heifer Reserve Champion – Lauren Wang Overall Cow/Calf Pair Grand Champion – Lauren Wang Overall Cow/ Calf Pair Reserve Champion – Shaylyn Huelle Camelid Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member – Rachael Lowery Camelid Halter Class Grand Champion – Rachael Lowery Camelid Halter Class Reserve Champion – Sidny Scherman Cat Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Olivia Gunderson Cat Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member – Jesse Isaacs Cat Showmanship Grand Champion Novice - Madison Butori Cat Grand Champion-Madison Butori Cat Reserve Champion-Jesse Isaacs Dairy Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Katie Wang Dairy Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member - Rilee Pettersen Dairy Showmanship Grand Champion Novice – Harlee Graham Dairy Cow Grand Champion – Harlee Graham Dairy Cow Reserve Champion – Sayge Barkley Dog Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member – Jozell Witcher Dog Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Donnie Steen Dog Showmanship Grand Champion Novice – Tylee Rieger Dog Showmanship Reserve Champion Novice – Breanna Crisler Dog Obedience Grand Champion Beginner A - Tylee Rieger Dog Obedience Reserve Champion Beginner A - Breanna Crisler Dog Obedience Grand Champion Beginner B - Donnie Steen Dog Obedience Grand Champion Graduate Beginner-Jozell Witcher Dog Agility Grand Champion Beginner – Tylee Rieger Dog Agility Reserve Champion Beginner - Donnie Steen
Dog Agility Elementary Grand Champion – Jozell Witcher Goat Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member Chase Huelle Goat Showmanship Reserve Champion Senior Member Rachael Lowery Goat Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Jolyn Rost Goat Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member Mattie Mastel Goat Showmanship Grand Champion Novice – Colton Turbiville Goat Showmanship Reserve Champion Novice – Cole Rost Market Goat Grand Champion – Chase Huelle Market Goat Reserve Champion – Taylyn Koenig Meat Breeding Goat Grand Champion - Cole Rost Meat Breeding Goat Reserve Champion - Cole Rost Junior Dairy Goat Grand Champion - Aspen Stitt Junior Dairy Goat Reserve Champion - Bo Rost Senior Dairy Goat Grand Champion - Bo Rost Senior Dairy Goat Reserve Champion - Rachael Lowery Sporting Goat Grand Champion Beginner – Chase Huelle Sporting Goat Reserve Champion Beginner-Shaylyn Huelle Sporting Goat Grand Champion Novice – Colton Turbiville Horse Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member Lauren Wang Horse Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Rilee Pettersen Horse Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member - Jacob Wang Horse Showmanship Grand Champion Novice – Tylee Rieger Horse Showmanship Reserve Champion Novice – Whitney Thielen Western Horsemanship
Level 1 Grand Champion – Kaytlynn Gaub Western Horsemanship Level 1 Reserve Champion – Jenna Paul Western Horsemanship Level 3 Grand Champion Shannon McHenry Western Horsemanship Level 4 Grand Champion – Jacob Wang Western Horsemanship Level 7 Grand Champion Lauren Wang English Horsemanship Level 1 Grand Champion – Shannon McHenry Colt to Maturity Training 5 Year Old Grand Champion Lauren Wang Horse Trail Grand Champion Senior Member - Lauren Wang Horse Trail Grand Champion Junior Member - Shannon McHenry Horse Trail Reserve Champion Junior Member - Jacob Wang Horse Bareback Grand Champion Senior Member Lauren Wang Horse Bareback Grand Champion Junior Member – Shannon McHenry Horse Bareback Reserve Champion Junior Member – Jacob Wang Rabbit Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member Mattie Mastel Rabbit Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member – Aspen Stitt Rabbit Showmanship Grand Champion Novice - Olivia Gunderson Rabbit Showmanship Reserve Champion Novice – Logan Graham Market Rabbit Grand Champion – Aspen Stitt Market Rabbit Reserve Champion – Sidny Scherman Breeding Rabbit Grand Champion – Olivia Gunderson Breeding Rabbit Reserve Champion – Aspen Stitt Sheep Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member –
Shaylyn Huelle Sheep Showmanship Reserve Champion Senior Member – Chase Huelle Sheep Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Emily Shumaker Sheep Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member - Anika Ploeger Sheep Showmanship Grand Champion Novice – Kaytlynn Gaub Market Lamb Grand Champion - Chase Huelle Market Lamb Reserve Champion – Chloe Tudor Ewe Grand Champion – Jessica Paul Ewe Reserve Champion Jenna Paul Swine Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member – Seth Mastel Swine Showmanship Reserve Champion Senior Member – Taylor Rieger Swine Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Jacob Wang Swine Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member – Zoie Rost Swine Showmanship Grand Champion Novice – Sayge Barkley Swine Showmanship Reserve Champion Novice – Cole Rost Market Swine Grand Champion – Cole Rost Market Swine Reserve Champion - Jacob Wang Special Awards Round Robin Showmanship Grand Champion Senior Member – Lauren Wang Round Robin Showmanship Reserve Champion Senior Member – Shaylyn Huelle Round Robin Showmanship Grand Champion Junior Member – Katie Wang Round Robin Showmanship Reserve Champion Junior Member – Jacob Wang Beef Herdsmanship Grand Champion – Turbiville Family Beef Herdsmanship Reserve
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Champion – Ploeger Family Dairy Cattle Herdsmanship Grand Champion – Harlee Graham Dairy Cattle Herdsmanship Reserve Champion – Rilee Pettersen Sheep Herdsmanship Grand Champion – Shumaker Family Sheep Herdsmanship Reserve Champion- Huelle Family Goat Herdsmanship Grand Champion – Mastel Family Goat Herdsmanship Reserve Champion - Turbiville Family Horse Herdsmanship Grand Champion – Wang Family Horse Herdsmanship Reserve Champion – Gaub Family Swine Herdsmanship Grand Champion - Wang Family Swine Hersmanship Reserve Champion - Rieger Family Rabbit Herdsmanship Grand Champion – Mattie Mastel Rabbit Herdsmanship Reserve Champion – Aspen Stitt Grand Champion Equity Coop Market Beef Belt Buckle – Zoie Rost Grand Champion Equity Coop Market Sheep Belt Buckle - Chase Huelle Grand Champion Equity Coop Market Swine Belt Buckle – Cole Rost Grand Champion Stone Jonny Boer Goats Market Goat Buckle – Chase Huelle Overall Champion Black Angus Breeding Exhibit Lauren Wang for her Cow/Calf Pair Youngest Blue Ribbon Steer Exhibitor CowBelles Halter – Riley Lutts Youngest First Year Sheep Exhibitor Kono Family Resource Book – Kaytlynn Gaub Youngest First Year Goat Exhibitor Kono Family Resource Book – Aspen Stitt Faye Koenig Memorial 4-H Belt Buckle – Kaytlynn Gaub
10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners Proceedings Monday, August 10, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, Deb Ranum, members; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk 8:55amDave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 9:00AM COMMISSION REVIEW OF FOLDER ITEMS AGREEMENTSThe Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed a Building Demolition Agreement with the City of Baker dated August 5th, 2015 agreeing to refund 50% of the tipping fees for the demolition of a burned house owned by Casey and Jodie O’Donnell. REVENUESMontana Department of Transportation, Road St Aid, Fuel Tax Rmb- $4,131.21 CORRESPONDENCE/NOTICESMGC Consultants - The Commission received a letter dated August 6th, 2015 from MGC Consultants regarding the Beach 2 Opencut Mine Operation that Wyrick Construction is doing and invited them to submit written comments about project if desired. Disaster and Emergency Services (DES) - The Commission reviewed and Commissioner Randash, as Chairman, signed a letter dated August 10th, 2015 to Kent Atwood, Grants Bureau Chief of MT DES, notifying him of the project funding match Fallon County is liable for in accepting the FFY2015-16 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) EMW-2015EP-00004. Sanitarian- Rich Menger, Sanitarian, gave the Commission a copy of a letter, dated August 11, 2015, he sent to landowners addressing unsanitary sewage release and the action needed to remedy the issue. DEPARTMENT MINUTES/AGENDAS/REPORTS/NOTICES - The Commission reviewed minutes, agendas, reports and notices submitted to them from department heads. EMAILS- The Commission reviewed the emails sent to them from state agencies and other entities that required no action, discussion or decision. COUNTY FLEET PICKUPThe Commission pulled the white Chevy pickup out of the county fleet and assigned it to the Commission, for their use only. This was done to ensure a vehicle is available to them at all times. 9:30AM COUNTY & CITY IT SERVICES DISCUSSION/Andy Fujimori, IT Tech; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor Don Dilworth, previous IT Tech, and Andy Fujimori, the new IT Tech, discussed how the City of Baker is to pay Andy for his services as he is a County employee. 10:00 AM ROAD UPDATES/Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering The Commission and Alba Higgins discussed the equipment and vehicles that have been repaired or are currently being worked on by Alba and Mitch Overn. Keirle Road- The Commission asked Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman, if someone at the City talked to him before putting in the new culvert on Keirle Road. The Commission said Wyrick Construction installed the culvert and wanted to know if Clayton Hornung, City of Baker Mayor, talked to him before having Wyrick Construction do the work. Bobby said Clayton asked if there was a culvert at the shop they could use and Bobby said yes but he didn’t realize they weren’t going to set it themselves. Gazebo Parking Lot- Bobby
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said his crew is going to start digging out the Gazebo parking lot to repair it in the next week or two. Auction Item- Chuck Lee, DES/911 Director, and Alba discussed getting the Army 6x6 truck from the Plevna Rural Fire District to the County Auction. Community Service PickupTim Grube’s, Sheriff’s Deputy, crew cab pickup will go to Community Service when he gets his new pickup. County Shop Roof- Griffith Steel is working on the overlay on the tin at the shop. Rec Dept Container- Rec Dept container will be stored in the County yard. NAPA Retaining Wall- Diamond J Construction started work on the NAPA retaining wall today. Shannon Hewson is monitoring the project. Lower Dam Report- Shannon hasn’t completed this report yet as he has not received the report back from the Army Corps of Engineers. Sparks Bridge- The dirt for this project will come from the Sparks or Dean property and the landowners will be included in the preconstruction meeting. 11:00AM MILL LEVY DISCUSSION/Brenda Wood, Clerk & Recorder; LaRita Huether, Department of Revenue; Barb Ketterling, Treasurer The Commission reviewed the revenues and taxable values and said they would like to keep the mill levies the same as last year. 11:05am- Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting. Increased Taxes- LaRita and Barb’s offices have been talking to people who are upset about their tax increases. They have been able to explain the difference between their taxable value versus what their actual tax will be and that has alleviated a lot of people’s concerns. 11:40AM COMMISSIONER WORK SESSION The Commission reviewed the Workforce Housing Draft Zoning Resolution, Planning Department Staff Report and Draft Resolution of Intent to Adopt Zoning for Workforce Housing before it goes to Public Hearing on September 10, 2015. 11:45AM PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment. 12:00pm- Dave Havens left the meeting. 12:00PM- NOON RECESS 1:15pm - Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 1:15PM LUTHERAN FOOD STAND DISCUSSION/Fred Houzvicka, Lutheran Church Council President; Bruce Kolasch, American Lutheran Church Pastor Surrender and Lease Agreement- Darcy Wassmann,
County Attorney, is reviewing the contract the Lutheran Council members gave the County. Electric Pole - MontanaDakota Utilities said the electric unit to the west of the building can be moved to another location. Building Layout- The Commission asked Fred Houzvicka to have the Lutheran Council members meet with Richard Griffith with Griffith Steel to design a blue print for the layout of the building. 2:00PM STAHLY ENGINEERING PROJECTS/Jason Rittal, EPEDC Director; Ryan Rittal, Stahly Engineering Splash Park Project - KO Construction started the project and the Stahly Engineering inspector is in town to supervise the project. Capital Improvement Project Plan (CIP)- The Commission will be meeting with department heads on Thursday to review their projects. Phase II Plevna Water Project - The contractor is getting ready to complete water lines on the south side of track and the mains lines are in on the north side and bore under the railroad tracks. They are scheduled to finish by September 11, 2015, although Ryan thinks it won’t be finished by September 25th. Stanhope Project- Jason Rittal said the design of the project has been authorized, the topographic survey has been completed and geotechnical services will be done next. It is expected to be out to bid the beginning of January and the project will hopefully start in the spring. Jason is still working on getting cooperation for the project from High Plains Group, LLC. 2:40PM COUNTY INSURANCE DISCUSSION & HAIL CLAIM UPDATE/Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk & Recorder The Commission and Debbie Wyrick discussed County insurance for the Lutheran building, Landfill door repairs and the hail damage claims. 3:45PM PARK PROJECT UPDATES/Michael Hinshaw, Stahly Engineering Inspector for the Splash Park Project Michael Hinshaw with Stahly Engineering came to introduce himself to the Commission. 3:57PM MINUTES APPROVAL The Commission approved October 20th, 2014 Commission Minutes. 4:00PM SPECIAL PROJECT TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION/Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission met with Joe Janz to notify him of the changes to Special Project Technician DuWayne Bohle’s
job description. Museum Assistance & Security- The Commission and Joe discussed assisting the Museum with maintenance and security. 4:15PM SPECIAL PROJECT TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION/DuWayne Bohle, Special Project Technician; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager; Joe Janz, Outside Building Maintenance Supervisor The Commission told DuWayne Bohle he is going to begin working primarily on projects assigned by the Commission rather than outside building maintenance duties starting with the insurance hail damage repairs. Julie Straub told DuWayne he will now be supervised by the Commission as a whole. 4:30PM WEED SPRAY PROGRAM DISCUSSION/ Dale Butori, Weed Supervisor; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission and Dale discussed the Road Department possibly spraying for weeds along the roads next year and the Weed crew only spraying for noxious weeds. They also discussed posting signs to indicate what roads have easements so they are the only roads sprayed. 5:00PM EVENING RECESS THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 9:00 AM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin, member; Lani DeBuhr, Clerk; ABSENT Deb Ranum, member 9:00am- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 9:00AM12:00PM BUDGET REVIEW WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS Due to the recent loss in oil, gas & coal revenues, the Commission met with department heads to discuss and decrease their 2016 budgets. 11:00am- Commissioner Ranum joined the meeting. 12:00PM- NOON RECESS Commissioner Randash excused himself from the meeting for the duration of the day. 12:00pm- Dave Havens left the meeting. 1:15pm- Dave Havens, member of the public, joined the meeting. 1:15PM-5:00PM BUDGET REVIEW WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS 4:35pm- Dave Havens left the meeting. 4:35PM - ATTORNEY BUDGET/ Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Darcy gave the Commission the letter she drafted to send to Halliburton asking them to remove their items from the land Fidelity leased from the County. 5:00PM ADJOURN
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NASS releases 2015 cash rents and land values data USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently published data on U.S. agricultural cash rents. Data released includes irrigated cropland, non-irrigated cropland and pastureland cash rents per acre at the state, regional and national levels. All estimates are for the 2015 crop or grazing year. Agricultural Land Values Highlights Montana The 2015 Montana average farmland real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, was $890 per acre. This is an increase of 3.5 percent from 2014, and 12.7 percent from 2013. The average value of cropland was $997, up one percent from 2014. The average value of irrigated cropland was $2,960, up 0.3 percent from the previous year. Pasture values were up 1.6 percent from 2014 at $650 per acre. Average cash rent for irrigated cropland in Montana was $83.00 per acre in 2015, $2.00 more than the previous year. Average cash rent for non-irrigated cropland in Montana was $26.00 per acre in 2015, up $0.50 from the previous year. Cash rent for pasture in 2015 averaged $5.80, up from $5.60 in 2014. United States The United States farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $3,020 per acre for 2015, up 2.4 percent from 2014 values. Regional changes in the average value of farm real estate ranged from a 6.1 percent increase in the Southern Plains region to a 0.3 percent de-
crease in the Corn Belt region. The highest farm real estate values were in the Corn Belt region at $6,350 per acre. The Mountain region had the lowest farm real estate value at $1,100 per acre. The United States cropland value increased by $30 per acre (0.7 percent) to $4,130 per acre from the previous year. In the Southern Plains region, the average cropland value increased 9.2 percent from the previous year. However, in the Corn Belt region, cropland values decreased by 2.3 percent. The United States pasture value increased to $1,330 per acre, or 2.3 percent above 2014. The Southeast region was unchanged from 2014. The Lake States region had the highest increase at 15.4 percent. As previously announced, NASS will not publish county-level estimates for 2015. The agency plans on publishing county-level cash rents data in 2016. Cash rents data are available in electronic form only. To access data released, visit NASS’ Quick Stats database at: quickstats.nass.usda.gov. The agency also released the annual Land Values report. The report includes state, regional, and U.S. agricultural land values for 2015 and 2014 revisions. Estimates are on a per acre basis and include value of all land and buildings, cropland and pasture. In addition to the electronic form, available via the Quick Stats database, Land Values 2015 Summary is also available via PDF and Excel formats. To access the report, visit www.nass.usda.gov.
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Fallon County Fair ends with great turnout By Lori Kesinger The theme “Ridin’, Rockin’ and Livestockin” summed up everything offered at the Fallon County Fair held Aug. 19 through Aug. 23. Livestock judging started the fair and continued through Saturday. Community members brought more entries this year for the open class and 4-H exhibits. Art work, photography, garden produce, baked goods, sewn projects and more were neatly displayed in the Exhibit Hall. Numerous vendors brought their unique items to the fair. An increase in attendance brought many to the midway for rides, games and food. Free entertainment to amuse
fairgoers included music, dancing, comedy magic, balloon artistry, trick roping and more. Freestyle Motocross attendance was down in comparison to the monster truck show held last year but the crowd on hand was highly entertained by the death-defying stunts performed by the riders. The amazingly talented country band Two Way Crossing performed Friday evening to a respectable crowd. People who didn’t attend the concert missed an excellent show by this up and coming band. A strong cold front moved into the area on Saturday dampening fair activities. The
parade was rescheduled for Sunday morning and the Loverboy concert was moved to the Longfellow Gymnasium. All other events were held as scheduled. Attendance at the Saturday rodeo was impressive considering the cold, blustery wind and rain showers. Vendor and food booths also remained open despite the bad weather. The Loverboy band and sound crew willingly collaborated with the Fair Board to change the venue for the concert so it could go on. The band performed an outstanding concert for the crowd. Sunday morning calm winds and sunny skies greeted fairgoers. Cowboy Church attendance increased again
and Sunday’s rodeo attendance was record-breaking. Fans packed the stands for the famed demolition derby held Sunday evening bringing a close to the fair. The Fair Board does ask for the public’s patience as they continue efforts to bring clarity to the arena sound system. An upgraded system was installed this year and they hope to adjust and improve the quality at future events. The board would also like to thank all the businesses and people working behind the scenes to make the fair happen and for a community supporting their efforts. The board’s goal is to make the fair enjoyable and entertaining for the whole family.
Pet parade winners: Owner Look-A-Like - Kinley Miller with her dog Doggie. Holiday Attire - Eve Uecker with her dog Nala. Most Unique Pet - Tricks I Can Do Kamryn Miller with her dog Nala.
Loverboy
Freestyle Motocross
Two Way Crossing
Freestyle Motocross Doo-Wah Riders
Power House Dance
Young Guns Rodeo Roundup
Loop Rawlins Wild West Show
Carnival - Barn Ride Jeff Martin Comedy Magic
Demolition Derby
Demolition Derby
Carnival - Swings Pippi the Clown
Photos by Darlene Hornung and Lori Kesinger
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Plevna Class of 1975
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is Hereby Given that the City Council of the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 8:00 o’clock P.M. in the courtroom of the Courthouse in Baker, Fallon County, Montana, for the purpose of consideration of an increase in rates for public water, sewer, and refuse charges to its consumers. The cost of materials, labor, power, and other operating expenses has increased since the existing rates were established in 2014 to the extent that present operating revenues are not sufficient to meet the requirements to properly operate, maintain and service the City of Baker utility system. Furthermore the combined water and sewer service rates are well below the target rate for water user fees based on formulas established by the Department of Commerce. The target rate is one criteria used in determining eligibility for grant or loan funding assistance through various state agencies generally to assist with finance of major system improvements. Currently, the City of Baker is approximately $43.00 per month per user below that rate. The Baker City Council therefore proposes an increase in monthly rates and fees as illustrated below to better prepare for an inevitable upgrade to aging infrastructure within the City. The costs associated with replacement of the refuse truck and containers also necessitate this proposal to increase the service charge for refuse pickup and disposal Water service rates: $3.00 increase on base and 15% on increments more or less. 5/8 or 3/4 meter. Gallons Current Proposed Per k gal Min up to 2000 k 0 At 5,000 $1.95 $2.20 At 10,000 $2.10 $2.40 At 15,000 $2.60 $3.00 At 25,000 $3.30 $3.80 At 100,000 $3.75 $4.30 At 200,000 $4.65 $5.35 Above 200,000 $8.45 $9.70
Baker Class of 1975
Proposal $18.00 $24.60 $36.60 $51.60 $89.60 $412.10 $947.10
Minimum rate based on meter size and usage of 2,000 gallons or less. 5/8 or 3/4” 1” 1 1/4” 1 1/2” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8”
Baker Class of 1995
Current Cost $15.00 $20.85 $31.35 $44.35 $77.35 $358.60 $823.60
Current Cost $ 15.00 $ 26.70 $ 41.65 $ 60.08 $106.80 $240.30 $427.20 $961.20 $1,708.80
Proposal $18.00 $32.00 $49.00 $72.00 $128.00 $288.00 $512.00 $1,152.00 $2,048.00
Sewer service rates. No sewer service rate increase proposal at this time. Refuse service rates: $3.50 increase on refuse base residential garbage or 20% on all other rates or rate increments. Current Cost Proposal Residential $17.50 $21.00 Additional Apt. $14.50 $17.50 Small Business $32.00 $37.00 Medium Business $56.00 $67.00 Large Business $79.50 $95.00 Extra Container $16.50 $19.50 At the hearing, all persons, associations, corporations or companies affected or interested, including the Montana Consumer Counsel, may be present and heard and may be represented by counsel. The hearing may be continued from time to time by the City Council of the City of Baker and at the conclusion of the hearing, all interested parties will be allowed to make such arguments as they consider proper. Final decision will be made by the City Council within 30 days after the hearing, which shall be final 10 days after being filed with the City Clerk. This hearing will be conducted as provided by Section 69-7-101 through 69-7-113, MCA. The address of the person who may be contacted for further information regarding this notice is Kevin Dukart, City Clerk, County-City Administration Building, Room 120, Baker, Montana 59313, and his phone number at that address is (406) 778-2692. By Order of the City Council of the City of Baker, Montana, this 5th day of August 2015. s/Kevin J. Dukart, City Clerk City of Baker, Montana 59313 35-37c _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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CLASSIFIED fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344
REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Brown Indian Trail Ranch JudySales Cell Realty, LLC 406-891-0133
406-778-2402
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New Listing: 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, central air. 910 S 3rd St. W. Asking $120,000. 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 __________________________ 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: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: 2015 grass/alfalfa mixed hay. Call 701-206-0119, Bowman, ND. 35-38tmp __________________________ 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
HELP WANTED __________________________ 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
ESTATE SALE __________________________ MCGHEE ESTATE SALE: Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Wednesday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 704 5th St. West, Baker. Mary McGhee household. Lots of furniture, kitchen items, mower, tools, all must go. 35-36c
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: I want to thank the ambulance crew for their quick service. Brenda and Donnie Wood for all their help and Betty Kusler. Thanks for all the prayers, visits, calls, food, flowers, and cards. Thanks to Pastor Winters and Ruth, Dr. Trivisonno, and Leanne Garcia, PA-C. God bless all. Darlene Hepperle 35c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: On behalf of Cris, Gresh, Scott, Kelly and all of our families, we just want to say thank you. Thank you to everyone who came by Tug’s Celebration of Life this past Sunday to laugh with us, cry with us, and share many memories. We hope everyone remembered Tug for the amazing husband, father, brother and man he was. Thank you to the CCHS classes of 1983 and 1984, as well as John and Janice Moser for the flowers and plant, and to all who contributed to the trust fund. Jan Tuggle 35c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank our family and friends who helped us through this difficult time of losing our son, Stanley. The community we live in is so wonderful, I don’t know how to even begin to thank everyone for their kind words, phone calls, text messages, visits, food, flowers, and monetary gifts. Victor and Justin, I hope you never have to do this again, but please know you two did your job well, very comforting, supportive and sincere. To everyone who brought food, thank you so so much. Baker High School football team - I can’t say enough thank yous! “Love those hugs, Javon!” Pastors Bruce and Reba, thank you for being there with us. We would like to say a huge thank you to Craig and Wanda Pinnow, Jason and Holly Custer, Devon, Amanda and Javon, Justin and Andrea, Carl, Pam, Bekki and Jeff for coming in on a Sunday and helping Jake cut beef. Thank you so very much. To all the guys who went to get the pickup for us - thank you! To the AAU Wrestling Club thank you so very much - what a great tribute to Stanley. It was so nice to see everyone in the pink memory shirts. Thank you, Scott and Kandi, and everyone who bought them. I have so many more thank yous I could take up the whole Fallon County Times. Lastly, I really want to say thank you to Andrea and many others. I don’t know who all was in on it, but thank you so very much for the “Ring”. It is beautiful! Thank you to Nic, Dale and Brenda at Stevenson Funeral Home for all your compassion and thoughtfulness through this difficult time. Jake and Wendy Wagner 35p
LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2015 Montana/Dakota Regional Telephone Directory. Lifeline provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce monthly service charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers. Link up provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce service connection and line extension charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers residing on Tribal Lands. Eligibility standards for the above programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission and state commissions. Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406-778-2812 or 1-800452-2288 for further information. 35c ____________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Norman Lang, Deceased. Honorable George W. Huss Case No. DP 15-18 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Gerald Lang, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 18 day of August, 2015. s/Gerald Lang Personal Representative 35-37c __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Transfer Location of Air Quality Permit (pursuant to Section 75-2-211, MCA, and ARM Title 17, Chapter 8, Subchapter 7, Permit, Construction and Operation of Air Contaminant Sources). Griffith Excavating, Inc. will file on or about 8-24-15 a notification of intent to transfer location of an air quality permit with the Permitting and Compliance Division/Air Resources Management Bureau of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Applicant seeks approval of its transfer of location of portable crusher, diesel generator(s) up to 800 combined horsepower and one conveyor. Air Quality Permit #3417-02 to Section 7, Township 7 N., Range 60 E., Fallon County, 1 Willow Lane. The division must approve or disapprove the permit transfer within 30 days of receipt of a complete notice of intent. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to review a copy of the permit and the division’s analysis of it, or to submit comments on the change of location must contact the division at 1520 East Sixth Street, P.O. Box
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200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901 phone (406) 4443490. Any comments on the location transfer must be submitted to the division within 15 days after the date of this publication. 35c __________________________ 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 406-778-
HELP WANTED
FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities P/T Evening Cook Position Available Please Contact Sharee at (406) 778-5112 for more information
F/T Maintenance Assistant Please Contact Brad at (406) 778-5111 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.
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New Listings: Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 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
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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 concerning 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 quasijudicial capacity and has all of the duties and authority found in 76-2-221, 76-2-223, and 76-2-224 M.C.A. Additionally, some or all of the members of the County Board of Adjustment may be appointed to the Airport Board of Adjustment as provided in Airport Affected Area Regulations.
Letters of interest should include your full name, address, telephone number, 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 ____________________________
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THANKS to all who supported the 2015 Fallon County Fair 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale! Due to your participation, it was a resounding success! See you next year!
Fallon County 4-H Livestock Committee
Zoie Rost - Grand Champion Steer Cole Rost - Grand Champion Swine Chase Huelle - Grand Champion Sheep
Caleb Ploeger - Reserve Champion Steer Jacob Wang - Reserve Champion Swine Chloe Tudor - Reserve Champion Sheep
Chase Huelle - Grand Champion Goat
Taylyn Koenig - Reserve Champion Goat
Sidny Scherman Aspen Stitt Grand Champion Rabbit Reserve Champion Rabbit - Photos by Bohle Images -
2015 Fallon County 4-H - FFA Livestock Sale MARKET BEEF Owner
Weight
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Buyer
Zoie Rost (Grand) Caleb Ploeger(Reserve) Jessica Paul Riley Lutts Sayge Barkley Ashlyn Lutts Jolyn Rost Lauren Wang Taylyn Dukart Colton Turbiville Seth Mastel Seth Barkley Taylor Rieger Katie Wang Mattie Mastel Tannon Dukart Haylee Barkley Bo Rost Chase Huelle Shaylyn Huelle
1350 1320 1255 1305 1390 1260 1525 1545 1400 1595 1250 1295 1475 1455 1380 1375 1315 1310 1200 1075
$4.00 $3.50 $3.25 $4.00 $3.00 $3.50 $2.50 $2.75 $2.75 $2.25 $2.75 $3.50 $2.00 $3.00 $2.75 $2.25 $3.75 $2.75 $2.50 $2.50
Bank of Baker Scranton Equity Corner Bar Elm Creek Ranch Stevenson Funeral Home Dakota Community Bank Griffith Excavating Heiser’s Bar Scranton Equity Farmers Union Oil of Bowman Napa Agri Insurance of Beach Prairie Fuels Scranton Equity & Woody’s Feed/Grain Farmers Union Oil of Baker Trendline Equipment Prairie Fuels Rost Ranch Dean Trucking Spring Creek Ranch
Cole Rost (Grand) Jacob Wang (Reserve) Zoie Rost Isaac Nemitz Jolyn Rost Seth Mastel Mattie Mastel Rilee Pettersen Seth Barkey Trinity Rieger Taylor Rieger Sayge Barkley Haylee Barkley
275 300 245 260 220 305 310 310 300 350 360 375 325
MARKET SWINE $5.50 $4.50 $6.75 $7.25 $6.50 $6.25 $6.50 $7.00 $7.75 $7.00 $6.50 $7.00 $7.00
Farmers Union Oil of Beach Adamson Construction Rost & MacKay Fencing Baker Metal Scranton Equity & Woody’s Feed & Grain Dakota Community Bank Corner Bar Gunderson Farms Enos Company & Enos Seed TNT Diversified Flat Line Inc. Ag Partners LLC Farmers Union Oil of Beach
MARKET SHEEP Chase Huelle (Grand) Chloe Tudor (Reserve) Jolyn Rost Shaylyn Huelle Jessica Paul Emily Shumaker Anika Ploeger Jenna Paul Aspen Stitt Zoie Rost Kaytlynn Gaub
145 140 110 145 160 150 150 150 140 95 105
$4.00 $4.00 $4.50 $4.00 $4.75 $5.75 $5.75 $6.50 $6.00 $6.00 $11.00
Bank of Baker Batterman Law Office Farmers Union of Beach Stevenson Funeral Home Adamson Construction Shumaker Inc. Superior Care Villa Baker Metal Bank of Baker Southeast Electric Flat Line Inc.
FRIEND OF 4-H & FFA PLAQUE Horizon Implement - 4-H - $400 • Dakota Community Bank - 4-H - $450 West Plains Implement of Beach - Baker FFA - $1,300 West Plains Implement of Beach - Plevna FFA - $1,200
Thank You For Supporting Our 4-H & FFA Youth!
MARKET GOAT Chase Huelle (Grand) Taylyn Koenig (Reserve) Mattie Mastel Terrell Koenig Shaylyn Huelle Aspen Stitt Taylyn Dukart Tannon Dukart Jolyn Rost Seth Mastel
$350 $400 $550 $500 $400 $450 $375 $350 $425 $625
Bo Rost Colton Turbiville Zoie Rost
$425 $675 $600
Rachael Lowery
$400
Denbury Pipeline Cedar Pocket Ranch Dakota Community Bank Dakota Community Bank Red Rock Feeds Bank of Baker Farmers Union of Baker Heiser’s Bar Runnings Scranton Equity & Woody’s Feed and Grain G&G Garbage Emil Sieler Ranch Rost Accounting & Tax Service Farmers Union of Baker
MARKET RABBIT Aspen Stitt (Grand)) $150 Sidny Scherman (Reserve) $325 Mattie Mastel $400 Logan Graham $1900
Mitchells & Wood Group Runnings Baker Metal Clayton & Mary Graham
2015 4-H & FFA Awards Contributors 101 Cattle Company • Black Angus Assoc. • Baker CowBelles • Bracket Butte Ranch • C & M Oilfield Service • Circle R Steel & Insulation, LLC • Cowpoke Trucking Inc. • Crawford’s Construction, Inc. • Darryl M. Espeland • Dave’s Welding • Donald & Eileen Rieger Doris Geving • Equity Co-op Assn. • Eugene & Fran Sonsalla • F&D Oilfield Maintenance • Farmers Union Oil of Baker • Gray, Inc. • Insurance Store, Inc. • James R Campbell DDS • Jarrett & Robyn Hadley • Jay & Michelle Shumaker • Jerry & Jill Losing • Jim & Toni Reetz (In Memory of Mike Murphy) • K&S Electric, Inc. Koenig Family • Kono Family • Leibee Vigortone Marge Griebel • Medicine Rocks Ranch • Northwest Farm Credit Services • Q.T., Inc. • Quality Transportation, Inc.• Rising Angus Ranch • Rost & MacKay Fencing • Rost Accounting & Tax Service • Russell’s Clothing • S Bar X Ranch • Steve & Bonnie Spriggs Steve & Jan Stickney • Stockman Bank • Stone Jonny Boer Goats • Superior Care Villa, LLC • Thee Body Shop, Inc. • TNT Cattle Company • Townsend Accounting Services • Trendline Vermeer Sales • U Hanging Seven Ranch, Inc. • West Feeds • Willard Homemakers Todd & Molly Barkley Fallon County 4-H/FFA would like to thank the following: Connie & Mike Lohof for the use of their scale to weigh the market livestock. Dale Hande & JK Kinsey for auctioneering. CHS Nutrition & Equity Co-op for free breakfast for 4-H/FFA livestock members & families. Insurance Store for providing Livestock Insurance. Bohle Images for taking our market animal pictures. Roddy Rost Family for furnishing hay for the livestock exhibitors.