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Enrollment in Fallon County schools increase By Shannon Johnson
This year Baker and Plevna schools have an increase in enrollment from last year. Baker has an increase of one student at Lincoln School with 125 students for the school year. Longfellow School has 144 students, the same as it did last year. The 7th and 8th grade have eight more students, while Baker High School has two more students than it did last year.
The enrollment at Plevna Public School has increased as well. As of Aug. 21 they had 104 students, not including preschool. “That number changes daily,” said superintendent Nick Schumacher. They ended last year with 97 students and had lost 12 over the summer. “Last year we started school with I think 86 students. We had kids coming here throughout the year.”
Fall Festival
By Shannon Johnson
The weather is cooling and that means that Fall Festival is approaching! Fall Festival will be back downtown this year on First Street West. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 7. Fall Festival will begin with local vendors selling their crafts, products and food from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Dustan Davis will be there to add to the atmosphere with music. There will be a lunch of tacos in a bag and hot dogs, sponsored by Fallon Medical Complex, served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Kids can run off their energy in the inflatables which will be set up from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Don’t miss the duck races! They are set to begin at 2 p.m. on the patio of the Baker Club. Fall Festival isn’t the only excitement going on that day. Products of the Prairie is also holding a market that day and after enjoying your day outside, you can head down to the livestock barn at the Fallon County Fairgrounds and dance the night away at the Barn Dance and Dinner put on by the Baker Lions Club! The dinner is set to go from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., so stop down and get your plate of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and a dinner roll, and don’t forget about cake and ice cream for dessert! The dance will begin at 7:30 p.m. following dinner and will run until 11:30 p.m, with music by DJ Vaughn Zenko. The cost of the meal and dance is $15.00 for adults, and $7.00 for children thirteen and under. Even if you aren’t hungry, you can still put on your dancing shoes! Tickets to attend the dance only are just $5.00!
Baker High School senior makes music abroad By Shannon Johnson
This summer, Baker High School senior Alissa Schell, daughter of Keri and Rick Schell, traveled to Europe with 291 other students from the region for a music tour. Alissa participates in band where she plays the flute, as well as choir. “It was a group called the Northern Ambassadors of Music,” Alissa noted. “You have to get invited to it.” The Northern Ambassadors of Music is a subdivision of a larger organization called Voyagers International. Voyagers International is a Colorado-based company that was started in 1970 with the purpose of bringing the musical talents of American students abroad. Alissa was filled with excitement when she received
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her letter of invitation. She received it a year prior to the music tour. She didn’t have much time to fundraise be-
tween work and school, but she had enough money saved up from working for the past two and a half years to attend
the tour. Although traveling alone for the first time had her nerves in knots, Alissa remained excited.
Before taking to the sky to travel abroad, the group met at a camp in Fargo at NDSU on July 5 to do rehearsals for
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a few days before leaving. “We left in early July, but we got our music in June, so we had time to practice on our own before we got together with the group,” she explained. “I actually had to leave right after the fireworks on the Fourth of July and catch a bus to Fargo. We did rehearsals all day. It was pretty fast paced.” Since Alissa was participating in both choir and band she had to go back and forth between rehearsals and only got half of the time that students who only participated in one were able to have, as both band and choir rehearsals happened at the same time. That Monday they held a farewell concert in Fargo so parents could watch the students perform. Following the
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, August 28, 2009 --
New teacher in Plevna is Chasidy Davis. She is teaching business and technology classes. New teachers in Baker include Dena Kirschten - fifth grade, Stacey Moore - library aide, Melissa Rost resource aide and Jill Myhre - special education teacher. . .At the Aug. 19 regular meeting of the Baker City Council, Mayor Hornung presented Judy Brown and Barb Olind the city’s 2008 Recognition Award. This is the second year this award has been presented from Baker to a person/persons who have given generously of themselves for the betterment of the community. . .Picture: Lauren Wang and Quentin Wheeler were presented with $400 and $200 checks, respectively, by the Beef Boosters for garnering the champion and grand champion awards with beef breeding heifers at the Fallon County Fair.
20 YEARS AGO Friday, Aug. 27, 1999 --
The lack of a carnival and midway didn’t stop fairgoers from enjoying themselves. The Sammy Kershaw concerts Saturday evening had people lined up beyond the exhibit hall doors. . .Karyn Brown of Nybbles ‘n’ Bits Computer Services in Baker received notification in July of her appointment by Governor Marc Racicot to the 13 member MicroBusiness Advisory Council. . .First rehearsal for the O’Fallon Community Choir is Sept. 13. Their 21st annual Christmas Concert will he held Dec. 12. The choir is under the direction of Theresa Vaughn and accompanied on the piano by Ruth Wang. . .Howard and Detta Breitbach will celebrate 50 years of marriage Sept. 10. . .Former Fallon County resident Roberta Engesser was recently named The Spirit of Spearfish for her contributions to her community. . .Open house retire-
ment party honoring Clarice Curry will be held Aug. 30 at Fallon Medical Complex dining room. Mrs. Curry has 37 years of service at FMC. . .LeAnn Singer received a trophy from Pat Banning of the Baker American Legion Auxiliary for her win in the Class V Overall Poppy Poster Contest. . .Grand champion Market Livestock winners at the Fair were Andrea Buerkle - Market Beef, Bobbi Jo Miller - Market Sheep and Katy Sparks - Market Hog. . .Andrea Buerkle was voted the 1999 Fallon County Fair Rodeo Queen. Horsemanship and Miss Congeniality awards were also won by Buerkle. First runner-up was awarded to Jennifer Hawkins. Becky Steen won the Champion Yearling at Halter, which was awarded by Dan Murphy on behalf of Murphy Quarterhorses.
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Aug. 31, 1989 --
New teachers pictured to begin their duties in Fallon County are Rita Breitbach, Louetta Egland, Wendy Peterson, Coni Woods, Earl McKinely, Evonne Goroski, Malcom Wax, Ethel Wax, Jim Niccum and John Raisler. . .Renee Callen opens The Framery in her home. . .Midland Lumber was purchased by local residents Debbie and Kevin Newell. . .A 40th wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Kusler will be held Sept. 10. . .A 75th anniversary open house for St. Anthony’s Catholic Church will be held Sept. 17 . Bickle Ranch Co. (Jim. Wanda and family) will celebrate 100 years of family ranching Sept. 9 with a meal and dance. . .Mr. and Mrs. Howard Breitbach will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sept. 3. . .The board of directors of Montana Bank of Baker has promoted Milt Hochhalter to executive vice president/bank sales manager. . .Peter and Lynn Husby have started and organized a family fun group This family fun group is not af-
filiated with any church and everyone is invited to join. . .Twenty-two feeder pigs sold at Baker Livestock Exchange for $22/head.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 30, 1979--
A motorcycle accident took the life of Terry Ferrel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ferrel, Plevna, Aug. 29. He was 19 years old. . .Pictured are Bonnie Erickson and Mary Madler. They won first place in the C Division Doubles at the Montana State’s Women’s Bowling Tournament in Billings. . . Baker High School band welcomes Congressman Ron Marlenee at the high school gym Tuesday. He spoke to the student body that morning. . .Sherman Engesser finished first in calf roping and fourth in team roping at the National Amateur Rodeo Assoc. Finals in Gallup, NM, this week. . .A farewell dinner was held for Fay Wiman at the Talk of the Town. Fay will be leaving her employment at the office of Russ Culver to further her education. . .Surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Margaret and Arthur DeGrand Saturday, Sept. 1, at the American Legion Hall. . .Total enrollment for Baker Schools: kindergarten through eighth grade - 493, seniors - 67, juniors - 70, sophomores - 61, and freshmen - 71, a total of 269 in high school. . .A bon voyage bridge luncheon for Esther Jones was given by Betty Haigh Friday. . .August 19, at the Ernest Brewer home a family get together for all eight of the Pierce brothers and sisters was held.
50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 28, 1969 --
A total of 1,018 students are enrolled in the Baker schools, reports Supt. James Hoffman, who states that the opening is accompanied by trying circumstances. He said, “With the heat wave of 90 degrees plus, classrooms and the soaring temperature, Baker schools opened Monday, August 25, and were forced to close early because
of the heat”. . .Sp/4 LeRoy Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Hanson, Marmarth, has received a Bronze Star for heroism in Vietnam. . .Leo Riley is in Billings with his brother Joe where for the past three weeks they have been employed as “extras” in the movie “Little Big Man”. . .Fallon County boys who attended the American Legion sponsored Boys State on the campus of Western Montana College in Dillon were Tony Breitbach, Bill Blaser, Keith Lindstrom and Keith Klos.
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Aug. 27, 1959--
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Baker turned out Monday morning to welcome Lady Baden-Powell, world chief guide of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. . .Plevna schools will be starting Sept. 1. . .The usual custom of selling 4-H blue and red ribbon beef was carried out Sunday afternoon following the regular afternoon show. The beef sale averaged $29.45. Only blue ribbon lambs were sold at an average price of $24.44. . .Baker Fire Department, answered two fire calls this week. The first at the Ed O’Brien home when burning of trash got out of control and started a corner of the garage to burn, and Midland Coal and Lumber burned a corner of their building by burning trash.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Sept. 1, 1949 --
Fallon County Fair was a real success. All former attendance records were broken. The Busy Bee 4-H Club won first prize with their float in the parade, second went to the Boy Scouts and third prize was won by Morrow Plumbing and Heating Co. . .Pumping was started at the Husky Oil well late last week and will continue for a month to determine the production of the well. . .The Mon-O-Co Oil Corp. that plans to drill on the Fertile Prairie dome has to slacken up its plans because of a storm in Dead-
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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 31, 1939 --
Plans have been completed for the opening of the Baker schools Sept. 5. Several rooms in the high school have been redecorated and lighting conditions have been improved. . .One of Baker’s newest property owners is Wes Munsell who has purchased the residence of Orville Myhre. . .Extensive repairs are being made on the west end of the O’Loughlin Main Street building and when the place is in condition, the state liquor store will be moved there from the Jewett building. . .Rural schools in Fallon County opened Aug. 23. . .Grainger Cafe has replaced all their dishes with new China of a modern design. . .Fred Jessel and family of Cabin Creek plan to move to their new home Sept. 1 at Opheim. Mr. Jessel has purchased the electric light plant
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Rev. E. E. Tollefson, pastor of the Lutheran Church, who was married Aug. 7 to Miss Florence Thompson at Wontoma, WI, will arrive in Baker this week with his bride. . .Miss Fern Blanchard and Miss Vivian Bisbee left Saturday for Butte where they are attending the Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls. Fern is Grand Faith of the Grand Assembly.
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Funeral Service for Teena Strait, 63, of Baker, were held Aug. 26, 2019 at American Lutheran Church in Baker. Burial took place at Bonnievale Cemetery. Teena passed away on Aug. 21, 2019 at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker after fighting a long illness. Teena Marie Strait was born on Jan. 22, 1956 to Robert “Mac” MacLanahan and Adell Myhre in Baker, MT. Teena was adopted at the age of 4 by William “Bill” Sleeth after he married Adell. Teena grew up and attended school in Baker. While in high school, Teena met Lee Strait, and after a three month whirlwind courtship, they were married on Oct. 13, 1973. Ten days later, Lee left for active Naval duty. Teena moved to California to join Lee during his military service. After completing his service, they returned to Baker and it was here where Teena and Lee raised their three children, Angel, Tabitha and MacKenzie. Before coffee shops were trendy, Teena’s home was the coffee shop for many friends and family who would stop by and enjoy each other’s company as they raised babies together. Later on, Teena completed her GED and worked at the American Lutheran church as secretary and treasurer for several years. As a natural
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and talented artist, Teena enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting, painting, baking, cooking and anything else artistic. Family and love for family was Teena’s lifelong passion. She instilled these values in her own children through quality family time and teaching family heritage and traditions. Teena followed her children’s activities and she and Lee attended many of their music festivals, volleyball, basketball and football games. She greatly enjoyed shopping trips with her daughters, where they told stories and laughed until they cried. Teena also loved to camp and taught her children how to bath in the cold spring water and clean dishes with dirt. Teena’s life became fuller with the arrival of each grandchild. She cherished every moment she was able to spend with her grandchildren, especially passing on her love of crafting and baking. Throughout her life she ‘adopted’ several special teens that still call her mom, including Valerie Wink, an exchange student that became like a daughter to her. Teena’s legacy will live on in her family and their love for one another for many generations to come. Teena is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lee; children, Angel (Jerry) Wyrwas, Baker, MT; Tabitha (Del) Williams, Miles City, MT; MacKenzie (Crystal) Strait, Sidney, MT; grandchildren, Molly, Mathew, Casey, Aidan, Cricket, Taegan, Demi, Mya, Jayda, Talia; brother, Clarence (Ann) Kreager, Baker, MT; brotherin-law, Bill Randash; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother William “Billy” Sleeth Jr. and sister Phyllis Randash. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Attendance at the pinochle games at The Center on Aug. 25 was the largest in some time with five tables. Much excitement made for lots of fun. On the second round, Marge Schmitt and Delbert Schweigert scored 4,020 points in the four hands. How’d they do it? By getting a double run for 1,500 points, a double pinochle for 300 points, plus, plus, plus, & three more great hands. In no particular order winners were Marj Peterson, Delbert Schweigert and Jerry Neary. There were a total of eight double pinochles with Warren Anderson and Ping Ho tying with the most. Play will start again at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 at The Center. Everyone is welcome.
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Left: Superior Care Villa had a float during the parade at the Fallon County Fair. The theme of the float was a Hawaiian Luau beach party. Pictured are Superior Care Villa residents Elsie Turbiville and Arlene Gatzke all dressed up and ready to throw candy to the kiddos
Superior Care Villa resident Dick Heineman and Superior Care Villa owner Michelle Shumaker are pictured in “paradise” having a good time.
Posing for a quick picture after the parade are all the Superior Care Villa hula girls. (left to right) Michelle Shumaker, Anika Ploeger, Marci Breitbach, Judy Hufford and (front) Ambreigh Morris. Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Jerry Neary who was all smiles joining in on all the fun.
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concert, they had a few hours to spend with their family before they headed back to the NDSU dorms to pack up so they could catch a bus for Minneapolis, MN at midnight, although the weather delayed their trip. “It was about 2 or 2:30 a.m. that we actually left,” she said. “We didn’t get much sleep.” They arrived in London early the
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next morning. They spent their day at the Windsor Palace and went sight-seeing in the evening. The next day they had a guided tour and saw the many sights of London, including the famous Big Ben, although they didn’t get the best look because it is currently under construction.
They also stopped and saw the Tower of London where they were able to see crowned jewels and the Imperial State Crown as well as crowns and scepters that dated back. “There was a superstition about the ravens,” Alissa explained with excitement. “It was said that if the ravens ever flew away the crown would fall, and Britain would
fall with it. There’s still today at the Town of London six ravens and they clip their wings so they can’t fly away.” That evening the students went to see musicals, given a choice of several, Alissa chose to see “Wicked”. The next day was the day of the concerts. The group lost the venue that they have used in previous years, but the show must go on. “They got permission from the Queen of England to play outside of Windsor Castle,” she commented. “She was there when we were there.” Some of the students said that they saw the Queen looking out of her window while they were performing, although Alissa didn’t witness that herself. The choir later performed in Saint John the Baptist’s Windsor Parish Church. That evening they went to the London Eye, a large Ferris wheel in London with carts that were the size of rooms and held about fifteen people in each. From London they went to Paris, France. “We got to ride a ferry,” noted Alissa. They traveled to Montmartre, France, a large hill in Paris’s 18th arrondissement (a subdivision of a French department used for local government administration).
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They explored a tiny village seated atop the hill. “It had really nice views,” she recalled. Later that day they went to see the Eiffel Tower. Alissa explained that it’s not as romanticized and peaceful as it seems when you see it in films. The bustle surrounding the Eiffel Tower includes security gates as well as people swarming you to try and sell you things. They were warned to watch out for people coming up to them and tying a string around their
wrist, as they would make a bracelet and expect you to pay for it, even though they never had your permission. “It was kind of scary,” she admitted. They also were able to see Notre Dame and take a boat ride on the river. The next day they went to Fontainebleau, France, a town southeast of Paris, to perform their concerts. The choir performed at a church in town and the band in town square. After the concerts they toured Chateau de Fontainebleau, a castle there.
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This time of year, as students head back to school, my mind often turns to football. I loved sports, but due to the amount of work on the farm, my father had a rule that we could only be in one sport each year. My brothers and I traded turns being in sports and doing the chores. But since I was one of the youngest in the family, during my sophomore year I had no one to do the chores while I was in wrestling. That meant I had to do the chores anyway. When one of the coaches asked me to come out for football my junior year, my father decided he’d let me as long as I kept good grades and still did the chores. “But there is one problem,” he said. “We might not always have anything available for you to drive for the practices. Your brother has first option to use the old car for college.” The car issue wouldn’t be too much of a problem once school started and practice was after school. But football practice started weeks ahead of the first day of class. I talked to my brother about letting me use the car, but he wasn’t keen on the idea, even when he wasn’t using it. I considered driving the hay truck or a tractor the four miles to town, but I was sure my teammates would tease me. Then one evening, after hauling hay all day, I rode my bicycle to the usual swimming hole to meet my friends, and I realized I did have transportation if I wanted it. When the first day of football practice came, I left early and rode my bike. Practice the first weeks was called the inferno. I had not experienced it before. And when practice was over, even though I was in better shape than most of my teammates, I could still hardly drag myself to the locker room. The thought of riding my bike the four miles home about killed me. When my teammates saw my transportation, they laughed and wished me luck as they climbed into their cars. By the time I got home, my mind was reeling with the feeling of unfairness that I didn’t have a car to drive. But when I raised the issue with my father, he simply said, “If you truly want to be good in sports, having to bike to and from practice will just make you that much better.” The next day, I could hardly get out of bed, but my muscles eventually loosened up. By the time I rode to practice, I felt better. But by the time practice was over, I was even more tired than I had been the previous day. This went on for a few days, and I even considered dropping out of football. Then things began to change. I found the soreness easing up, and riding home was getting easier. I started pushing myself harder on the ride home and soon was riding it in around fifteen minutes, about a fourth of what it took the first night after practice when I had to stop and rest. I also found I was recovering faster. In practice, I wasn’t the best player, but the longer the practices went, the more I dominated in my area. I had been forced by my wrestling coach to run an extra couple of miles after everyone else quit, and I experienced the advantage that gave me. Now, this bike riding had forced me to do something similar for football. When the first game came, I played offense the whole game. And toward the end of the game, as everyone was getting tired, the coach also put me in to play defense. By the third game, I played offense the whole game, and I played defense most of the game. The coach then added me to special teams, and from then on I was seldom off of the field during the rest of the season. One day, after a tough fought game, Coach pulled me aside. “Howard, I want to know something. I want to know how you can keep going at the pace you do?” I smiled as I replied. “I’ve learned that doing just a little more, after everyone else is done, especially when you think you have nothing left, pays big dividends.” That was when I really realized how grateful I was that I didn’t have a car to drive to practice like everyone else.
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•Aug. 9, 2019 - Aug. 25, 2019 - 32 Calls for service: 2 vehicle unlocks; 5 animal complaints; 2 parking complaints; 1 report of theft; 3 agency assists; 3 citizen assists; 5 reports of law enforcement information resulting in further investigations; 8 traffic stops; 2 non-injury crashes; 1 report of vandalism; proactive patrols of schools, businesses and residential areas. Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406-778-2222.
Justice Court
•Thomas Martin Asay, Baker, exceeding 14’ height limit, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 8/7/19. •Patricia A. Bishop, Ekalaka, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/24/19. •Joshua L. Fink, McAlester, OK, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 50/35, bond forfeited $65, ticket issued 8/6/19. •Ronald J. Gemar, Mobridge, SD, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/6/19. •Bryce W. Hundley, Millsap, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 83/70, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 8/8/19. •Justin C. Kirk, College Place, WA, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 70/65, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/9/19. •Christopher Javier Lopez, Pharr, TX, driving without a valid Drivers License, bond forfeited $235, ticket issued 8/9/19. •Christopher Javier Lopez, Pharr, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 75/65, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/9/19. •Robert C. Miller, Cushing, OK, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35, bond forfeited $55,
ticket issued 8/6/19. •Kinsey Isabelle Myran, Lambert, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 7/10/19. •Kinsey Isabelle Myran, Lambert, operating with expired registration, failure to Re-register, bond forfeited $75, ticket issued 7/10/19. •Gregory A. Ratliff, Boons Camp, KY, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 86/70, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 8/9/19. •Elizabeth Raty, Billings, revocation of suspended or deferred sentence, fine of $250, defendant given credit of $250 toward fine through four days of jail time completed prior to sentencing, jail of 180 days with 157 days suspended for six months (2/22/20), defendant credited 23 days for time serving prior to sentencing, restitution to Heiser’s Bar in the amount of $86.74 with a $3.00 restitutin handling fee, defendant to write an apology letter to the victim, ticket issued 4/3/19. •John M. Richardson, Willow Springs, MO, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 70/65, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/9/19. •Matthew R. Stewart, Shreveport, LA, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 85/70, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 8/9/19.
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Senator’s proposed fixes to Electronic Logging Device regulations included in new Trump Administration rules (Big Sandy, MT) - As part of his ongoing commitment to ensure Montana producers can get their product to market, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is applauding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) consideration of his proposals easing regulatory burdens on livestock haulers. In December 2017, the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation implemented regulations requiring all commercial drivers to install Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in order to track compliance with strict Hours of Service regulations. The FMCSA recently proposed new rules - many of which were taken from Tester’s Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - granting more flexibility to livestock haulers bringing their product to market. “Drivers transporting live cargo have different needs than folks hauling other products,” Tester said. “Montana ranchers need flexibility to get their product to the auction on time, and it’s good to see the Administration moving in the right direction by easing the unfair regulations imposed on livestock haulers.” The ELD-monitored Hours of Service regulations often prevent livestock haulers from completing trips safely and quickly, endangering their cargo and profit. The
new FMCSA rules give livestock haulers more flexibility during adverse weather events and rest time, increase allotted drive times from 12 hours to 14 hours, and allow haulers to delay their Hours of Service until they are 150 air miles away from their point of origin. “The United States Cattlemen’s Association is encouraged by recent action taken by FMCSA to address the restrictive Hours-of-Service rules,” said Kenny Graner, President of the United States Cattlemen’s Association. “Senator Tester has stood with livestock haulers on the need for regulatory flexibility time and time again, and we appreciate his role in crafting the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act for a more prescriptive Hours-of-Service solution for the U.S. livestock industry. We look forward to bringing that solution across the finish line with his leadership.” Tester has been a leader in calling for a fix to ELD rules that unfairly impact livestock haulers. He introduced the bipartisan Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act the last two Congresses to address the issue and fought to exempt livestock haulers from ELD requirements until the end of the fiscal year during this year’s budget negotiations. He also introduced the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act this spring, which would establish a working group to help Congress create a solution for unfair Hours of Service rules.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT City-wide Street Improvement District Proposal The Baker City Council is requesting public comment on a proposal to initiate a city-wide Special Improvement District for streets and avenues within Baker. The comment session will be held at
8 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 W. Fallon Ave., Baker, MT.
For further information contact City Clerk Kevin Dukart • 406-778-2692
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The Power of RioMax Fall is almost here and it is time to start thinking about your mineral program! RioMax is unrivaled in its ability to bring in results and profit. Offering a full mineral, vitamin, and digestion pack while being highly concentrated and lasting 3X longer than all other brands; RioMax ensures that you get the biggest bang for your buck. If you want to put an additional 20-50 pounds on your calves, save 17% in hay this Winter, and increase the body condition of your cows, then give us a call!
Delivery We offer free delivery on all products, no matter how much you buy! Salt We now have salt on hand and are unmatched in our pricing!
Congratulations to all the youth who participated at fair during this past month! We are proud that we get to support such amazing and hardworking kids!
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701-523-3239 Guns N Things LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT
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News from the Plevna School
Fifth grade saves “Fred”
Caleb McLachlan and Abagayel Stonebrink working together to save “Fred”.
By Dacy Buerkle
On Aug. 22, Mrs. Spencer’s fifth grade class worked together in a team building activity to save “Fred”. In this activity, the fifth graders were given a small amount of supplies to save “Fred”, the gummy worm, from drowning. “Fred”, the gummy worm, was on the water boating without his life jacket, a gummy lifesaver. Unfortunately, his boat capsized leaving him stranded on top while his
(l-r) Jaeda Paul, Jessica Paul and Jenna Paul with their showmanship ribbons.
Plevna FFA compete at Fallon County Fair Congratulations to the Plevna FFA Livestock contestants who showed at the Fallon County Fair. Showing pigs were Jenna Paul, Jessica Paul, Trinity Rieger, and Madison Butori. The FFA Members showing cattle were Jenna Paul, Jessica Paul, Jaeda Paul,
life jacket was under his boat, a plastic cup. The fifth graders were split into teams, and each team was given only four paper clips to save “Fred”. The fifth graders were not allowed to touch “Fred” or his life jacket and could only use the paper clips to pull the life jacket out from beneath the boat. Overall the students had a blast learning how to work together as a team to reach their goals.
Trinity Rieger, Chloe Tudor, Dacy Buerkle and Nick Buerkle. Last, but not least, were those students that showed sheep, Jenna Paul, Jessica Paul, Jaeda Paul and Chloe Tudor. Good Job!
Plevna School menu
Week of Sept. 2 Full Salad Bar served daily with all meals! Monday: No School Tuesday: Taco, jello-o jiggler, pudding, veggies, fruit
Wednesday: Beef fajita with peppers & onions, veggies, fruit
Menu Subject to change. Milk served daily-White 1%, Skim, Low-Fat Chocolate. Desserts served at random.
Thursday: Breakfast for Lunch
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Breakfast is served from 7:40-8:00 every day to ALL students
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Left – Chloe Tudor with her Market Beef; right - Trinity Rieger with her Grand Champion Market Beef.
Gates w/ a LIFETIME To All FFA & 4-H WARRANTY!! Participants!! Good Luck
FFA Officer Meeting By Dacy Buerkle
On Aug. 22, the Plevna FFA Advisor, Mrs. Menees, and officers held a meeting to start planning the year. The officers planned many upcoming events including fundraisers, community outreach events, member recruiting events, and fun activities for members of the Plevna FFA. As part of their plan-
ning process, the members scheduled events such as DLS, the Nile, and other competitions as well as setting goals for each event. Mrs. Menees provided a supper of pizza for the officers at the meeting. The FFA officers enjoyed planning the year’s events and are looking forward to an exciting and eventful year.
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For your Printing Needs We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 10 a.m. - 3 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 a brand inspector on site
New & Used Equipment
2013 Vermeer R2300 Rake .....................................................................$14,500 2014 Vermeer R2300 Rake .....................................................................$13,500 2003 Vermeer BM700 Bale Mover...........................................................$6,500 Vermeer TM1410 Trailed Mower..............................................................NEW Vermeer R2300 Rake....................................................................................NEW Vermeer R2800 Rake....................................................................................NEW Vermeer 605N................................................................................................NEW Vermeer Rancher Baler...............................................................................NEW BPX9010 Bale Processor.............................................................................NEW Highline CFR650/651..................................................................................NEW 2015 Vermeer BPX9000 Processor, Great Condition.........................$15,900 HD 4-Wheeler EZ Lifts .............................................................................$1,000 Hay Liner Trailers.......................................................................................$6,200 Cannonball/Chisholm Trail bale beds, dumping beds, arms..............NEW 2006 H&S AR1261 Rake, used on 2,000 acres, field ready!...................$6,000 2009 John Deere 568 Baler, net/twine....................................................$17,999
Wed. Sept. 4 - Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Wed. Sept. 11 - Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale
Wed. Sept. 18 - Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Wed. Sept. 25 - Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale
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You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at 605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853 Paul Huffman Owner/Manager 605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 C & D Yards Baker, Montana 406-778-3282 Clint Ehret Baker Field Rep. 406-772-5522
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Fallon County Fair Parade
Baker Alumni Scholarship Applications are being accepted for the Baker Alumni Scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded at the meeting of the Board of Trustees on September 12, 2019. Applications will be accepted through September 10, 2019. Applicants must meet the following requirements: • Must be a graduate of Baker High School • Must be a junior or senior in college • Must have voted in the last election (School, City or General Election) Application forms can be obtained on the Baker Schools website, (www.baker.k12.mt.us) under School Board tab or by calling 406-778-2577, e-mail mettlerj@baker.k12mt.us or writing to: Baker Public School Attn: Jen Mettler, PO Box 659, Baker, MT 59313
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Sat., August 31 Mon., September 2 in observance of
Labor Day
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FALLON COUNTY BEEF BOOSTERS CONGRATULATES Jenna Paul Grand Champion Heifer
Zoie Rost
Reserve Champion Heifer
Jenna Paul
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair
Zoie Rost
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair
Jenna Paul
Top Black Angus Breeding Exhibit
Hayden Lane Whitney Thielen Kalob Bollinger Blue Ribbon Pairs A big thank you to this year’s sponsors who provide the monetary support for this program. McCone County Credit Union, Robert Rusley, Rost & MacKay Fencing, Malcolm Ranch LLC, Gene & Fran Sonsalla, Mark & Dena Kirschten and Quality Cattle Care DVM
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The ladies at the Fallon County Times were serenaded August 21 by a University of North Dakota student, Zephaniah Pearlstein. He was on his way back tocollege and needed to stop for a break and practice. The cello music was beautiful and very relaxing.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Aug. 29 - Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Sept. 1 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; 90th Birthday Celebration for Bea Barkley, 2-4 p.m., Iron Horse Park; 50th Anniversary for Steve & Bonnie Spriggs, 2-4 p.m., Baker Lake Gazebo. Sept. 2 - Labor Day Sept. 3 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Sept. 4 - City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Sons of the American Legion, 6 p.m., American Legion, Sept. 5 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Corner Bar; Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Sept. 7 - Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1st. St. W., Downtown, Baker; Products of the Prairie Summer Market; Baker Lions Club Barn Dance, 5 - 7 p.m., dinner, 7:30 - midnight, dance, Fallon County Fairgrounds Barn; 50th Anniversary Celebration for Richard & Arlis Schaefer, 1-4 p.m., Thee Garage Showroom. Sept. 8 - Grandparents Day; Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Sept. 9 - American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers; O’Fallon Community Choir rehearsals, 7 p.m., Longfellow music room. Sept. 10 - Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; School Board, 6 p.m., high school boardroom; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Sept. 11 - Baker CowBelles; City Council, 7 p.m.
Sept. 12 - Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Sept. 15 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Sept. 16 - Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., library basement. Sept. 17 - Products of the Prairie; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Sept. 18 - City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement. Sept. 19 - Celebrate Recovery, 6:15-8 p.m., Assembly of God Fellowship Hall; Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990. Sept. 21 - Meschke Memorial, 10 a.m., Lakeview County Club. Sept. 22 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. •HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 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. •O’Fallon Historical Museum: Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-noon & 1-4 p.m. •Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. •Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., courthouse.
O’Fallon Historical Museum 723 S. Main • Baker, MT
Open 9 a.m. - Noon and 1 - 4 p.m.
Monday-Friday 406 - 778 - 3265 Free admission
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Mid-Rivers returns over $1 million in capital credits to patrons On August 23, 2019, Mid-Rivers Communications mailed capital credit checks of $1,042,000.00 to its cooperative members and patrons. The 2019 distribution of capital credits includes 17% of the remaining unretired balance for the year 1994, as well as 5% of the 2018 patronage allocation. Receiving capital credit
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checks is just one of the many benefits that comes with utilizing the services of a cooperative. A cooperative business is owned and democratically controlled by its member patrons. Any profit is distributed to patrons in proportion to their use, or “patronage,” of the cooperative’s services. Mid-Rivers uses both the “first-in, first-out” and the percentage methods of distribution, to allow both
new and past patrons the opportunity to share in the benefits of the cooperative by receiving capital credit checks. Payment of capital credits is made only if the financial condition of the cooperative permits, as determined by the Board of Trustees. Including the 2019 payment, Mid-Rivers has returned approximately $43.7 million in capital credits to its members.
Call 406-580-2591 for more information.
JOB OPENING Baker Public Schools is accepting applications for the position for a full-time Certified Paraprofessional. This position provides classroom support for grades K-6; applicant will be hired upon approval of a satisfactory background check. Wages to start at $17.27 per hour with benefits to include health insurance, paid vacation and paid sick leave. Specific job related questions can be directed to Bo Lingle, Elementary Principal at (406) 778-2202. Applications may be sent to Baker Public Schools, attn: Jen Mettler, PO Box 659, Baker, MT 59313, email mettlerj@baker.k12.mt.us or call (406)778-2577. Applications and job description can be found on the District website, www.baker.k12.mt.us and click on “Employment”. Job will be open until filled. For the latest local news, videos and more log onto falloncountyextra.com
NOTICE
Fair Board Appointments
The Fair Board has two position(s) that each have an expiring 3-year term of September 30, 2019. 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 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2019.
“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 406-778-8182. The Commissioners will appoint, Monday, September 9, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. The appointments will be effective October 1, 2019
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Baker Wrestling Club Demo Derby results The Baker Wrestling Club had another packed house for our Demolition Derby to wrap up the Fallon County Fair again this year. We appreciate everyone in the community and surrounding communities, that help support and join us in this exciting event during the Fallon County Fair every year. There were three high school drivers in the opening heat, with a $1,500 pay out to the top three and top two received trophies, Madison Moore 1st place and Tyler Kahl 2nd place, Gracie Kahl received a tool cart for third place donated by NAPA. In the 3 Car Heats there were 12 drivers; Cory Miller, Tim Mellon, Summit Wiman, Roddey Zinda, Kurt Brown, Josh Zacher, Paul Wang, Josh Bunk, Mike Bunk, Nevada Turbiville, Ben Moore and Danny Hobbs. Moving out of those three heats, the top two of each heat received trophies and moved into the Grand Finale. They were Cory Miller, Roddey Zinda, Paul Wang, Mike Bunk, Ben Moore and Nevada Turbiville. The remaining drivers got busy working on their cars to get back in for the Grudge
Match, the top two winners each received a trophy, Tyler Kahl and Summit Wiman to get into the Grand Finale as well. Eight cars were in the Grand Finale, with a $5,000 pay out to the top three, and the top two received trophies, Cory Miller 1st place, Nevada Turbiville 2nd place, Roddy Zinda took home 3rd place. The Truck Derby this year had four entries, Roddy Zinda, Rex Wiman, Colton Petermann and Kurt Brown. With a payout of $3,000 to the top three and the top two received trophies, Roddy Zinda 1st place, Colton Petermann 2nd place and Kurt Brown took home 3rd place. The Herbie Derby Race had six kids 10-14 enter this heat. Jacey and Ryann Gorder, Jackson and Jerick Moser, Caden Barth and Janaya Brown. Rick Brown also built a Herbie Car that he raffled off to get another driver in the race. Audrey Brown won that spot to get into the competition. There were trophies for the top four winners, Janaya Brown 1st place, Jacey Gorder 2nd place, Caden Barth 3rd and Ryann Gorder 4th place. Jan-
aya Brown also won a tool kit box donated by AWG (American Welding & Gas). Cory Miller won the Most Aggressive Stan Wagner Memorial Trophy, and Roddy Zinda won the Hard Luck Trophy this year. Calcutta winners were Graham Welding 1st place, Gorder Construction 2nd place and Wayne Nentwig won 3rd place. Kim Law was the 50/50 winner this year. The Baker Wrestling Club had approximately 55 girls and boys signed up this year and traveled to roughly 16 different tournaments, in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. We also sent a few to wrestling camps in Sidney, Billings and Bismarck. We will be starting another season at the end of the year to get rolling with practice to be ready for the start of the year with tournaments starting in January and rolling thru April. Anyone interested in joining please get in touch with us thru past/present family members or check out our Facebook page, Baker Wrestling Club.
FALLON COUNTY COMMUNITY & PARENT SURVEY Dear Community Member, Please take a moment to share your thoughts and opinions in regard to childcare by taking our survey at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N8Z22QG
Your help is most appreciated as we plan for the future of our children! This survery is part of a larger planning project for childcare in our area, conducted by the Eastern MT Economic Development Authority (EMEDA), SMART, and a community childcare committee, comprised of local community members
For more information contact:
121 S. Main St. PO Box 53 Baker, MT 59313
Phone/Fax: 406-778-2020 Email: smartdev@midrivers.com
Wednesday Church Break Services at American Lutheran Church will resume on September 4 at 7 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! American Lutheran Faithweavers 2019-20 Begins Wednesday, September 18, 2019
4 yr. olds (must be 4 BY SEPT. 1) thru 6th grade - Wednesdays • 3:30 - 5 p.m. We are asking all children to be registered by our opening on September 18. Registration forms and schedules are available at the church. Please stop in the office and fill one out. If your child turns 4 between September and December, you may register them to begin in January, 2020. There is no charge.
American/Peace Lutheran Confirmation gearing up in September There will be a Confirmation Parents & Youth Meeting at American Lutheran following Church Break Service on September 18. The class will begin on September 25 at 3:30 p.m.
If you have beeen a member of the American Lutheran Church Mixed Choir or if you are interested in giving it a try, we are meeting on Tuesday nights beginning September 10 at 7 p.m.
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FOR SALE FOR SALE: 4 bedroom/3 bath home with attached double garage, large fenced back yard on 1 1/2 lots in Baker. Walk-in showers, stainless steel appliances, fireplace and den. New windows, deck, siding and roof. Close to business district & school. Asking $275,000. Call 406-7782938 or 406-978-2983. Serious Inquiries Only. 28tfc __________________________ FOR SALE BY SEALED BID: 1990 Kenworth T800 Tanker truck. Has a 3,500 gallon aluminum tank. Comes with PTO Roper Pump and a 18 hp gas engine Waterous pump. For more information contact Baker Fire Chief Tom Bruha at 406-9783473. Bids can be mailed to the Baker Rural Fire District at P.O. Box 745, Baker, MT 59313. Bid will be opened on Sept. 5, 2019 at 7 p.m. The Baker Rural Fire District has the right to reject any or all bids. 33-35c __________________________ PLEVNA RANCHETTE/ GETAWAY FOR SALE BY OWNERS: Olson Family Remembrance Ranch south of Plevna is for sale - it’s been 27 years of hunting and fishing and enjoying this beautiful country together as a family. Featuring 115 acres with original 3-level farmhouse (3 bedrooms, full bath) with single car garage, and twin cabins each with 3 bdrms and large bath with shower. Also a 80x40 machinery shed with concrete floor, two more metal-sided barns, a good well and more. $350,000. Call Dave if interested at 406-860-6454. 34-35p
FOR RENT FOR RENT: House with two bedrooms and a two car attached garage, 410 2nd St. W., 406891-0333 or to see call 406-7783996. 34tfc
WANTED WANTED: Willing to babysit, with many years of experience. Please call Arlene at 701-2796916. 35p __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-35p __________________________ WANTED: Someone to collect Buffalo Berries for me. Would like at least two quarts. Name your price including shipping. Call 989-370-0848 for more details. 34-35c
HELP WANTED NOW HIRING: Pharmacy tech. On-the-job training. Apply in person at Baker Rexall Drug. 35-36c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Part-time cleaning job available; approximately 27 hours per month with a flexible schedule. If interested, please call the American Lutheran Church at 406-778-2612. 33-36c
CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: The Class of 1969 would like to thank Principal Dave Breitbach for opening up the high school and taking us on a tour on Friday, Aug. 16. Many of the classmates in attendance had not been there since graduation and had not seen the addition of the pool and
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CARD OF THANKS: The Nelson Livestock Co. would like to extend a huge thank you to the Fallon County Fire Department for their swift and efficient response to the fire in our badlands on Saturday. With your help, the fire was contained very quickly. Thanks also to the State BLM crews, and the BW Pipeline Company for their manpower and use of their equipment. We really appreciate all of your efforts. Thank you all and God Bless. Tom and Renee Nelson Brent Nelson and Family 35c
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IMMEDIATE OPENING! Wanting to work in a fun relaxed homelike setting?
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Competitive wage • Retirement Paid time off • No experience necessary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Call Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 or stop by and pick up an application
Fallon Medical Complex Employment Opportunities
• Nursing services is looking for RN, LPN, and CNA positions. Please contact Sue Lunde with questions at 406-778-5185. • Full-time Staff Coordinator/LTC Assistant. Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5185. • Full-time Housekeeper Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, 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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Resolution 2019-1021 Interest to sell Real Property on Sept 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. has been postponed until further notice. LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Baker, MT will hold a public hearing at which time any person may appear to comment or submit written testimony concerning a proposal to raise 7.75 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 Sept. 4, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 Fallon Ave. SW, Baker, MT. The person to contact for further information is City Clerk, Kevin Dukart at 406-778-2692. s/Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer City of Baker 34-35c MNAXLP _______________________ Notice of Municipal Budget Hearing The City Council of the City of Baker has completed the preliminary operating budget and tax mill levy for Fiscal year 2020. Said budget is open for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at 10 Fallon Ave. SW in Baker, MT, 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, Sept. 4, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 Fallon Ave. SW Baker, MT. The person to contact for further information is City Clerk, Kevin Dukart at 406-
FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Join us in serving the citizens of our community! We are accepting applications for the position of a permanent, full-time Administrative Assistant in the Public Health department. We offer excellent benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave!
Closing Date: Friday, August 30, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.
778-2692. Following said hearing the Baker City Council will consider Final adoption of the operation Budget for Fiscal year 2020. s/Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer City of Baker 34-35c MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 2019 7 p.m. TOWN OF PLEVNA COMMUNITY CENTER 211 NORTH MAIN STREET PLEVNA, MT All items pertaining to the hearing can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department The Plevna Town Council will hold a public hearing for a Variance Request submitted by Mylen & Diane Bohle. The legal description of the property is Section 30, Tract 1, SE1/4SW1/4 and the SW1/4SE1/4 located on Highway 12, Town of Plevna, County of Fallon, State of Montana. The property is zoned AG. Mr. Bohle is requesting to place a septic system onto his property as the closest hook up is 1,500 feet to the edge of the property and another 300 to 500 feet to the potential building site. 11.11.43 A. Connection to Municipal Systems. All development shall connect to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure systems which may require off-site and on-site facilities to provide the necessary mains, lift stations, and pump stations, service lines and other appurtenances necessary to connect to development to the Town infrastructure. 11.13.81 Variance. Applications for Variances shall be reviewed and decided pursuant to the standards and procedures of this Section. A. Procedure. The Board of Adjustment is assigned authority for Final Action on Variance applications. These applications are reviewed and decided pursuant to procedures in Section 11.13.47 Procedures for Decisions by Zoning Commission or Board of Adjustment. 76-2-323. Powers of board of adjustment. (1) The board of adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of
any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the above-mentioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. 34-36c MNAXLP _______________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The Little Beaver Conservation District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 4th 2019 at 4:00 pm at the USDA Building, 141 South 4th Street West, Baker, Montana. The purpose of the meeting will be to review two 310 stream permit applications submitted by Wyrick Construction and Agri-Industries regarding projects located on Robert and Missy Thielen’s property. Project location are on Pennel Creek located at -104.455144 Longitude; 46.482258 Latitude and regarding Pennel Creek start location at -104.443449 Longitude; 46.485012 Latitude and regarding Pennel Creek end location at -104.454973 Longitude; 46.483898 Latitude. For more information contact the District Administrator at 406-778-2238 ext. 111. 34-35c MNAXLP _______________________
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FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are accepting applications for the position of Detention Officer for the Sheriff’s Office.
This full time, permanent position oversees and maintains custody, care and control of inmates incarcerated at the Fallon County Detention Center to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the facility. Progressive wages starting at $19.00 per hour with excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave.
Closing Date: Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants must complete the Standard Application for Position of Public Safety Officer in the State of Montana, available online at https://dojmt.gov/post/forms-and-other-documents or at the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office at 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT. For a complete job description go to www.falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Fallon County Sheriff, PO Box 899, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Trenton Harbaugh 778-8132, Nic Eisele 778-8133, or Julie Straub 778-8164.
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Fallon County Times Classifieds Sell! • Call 406-778-3344 MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate– Northwest Montana – Company owned. Small and large acre parcels. Private. Trees and meadows. National Forest boundaries. Tungstenholdings.com (406) 293-3714 _______________________________________________________________________________ Northwest Community Health Center (NWCHC), Libby, MT looking for a Data Analyst and Quality Improvement. Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, healthcare administration, Public Health, information management, 2+ years experience analyzing data and preparing reports, graphs and information analysis to team or workgroup is required. 1 year of health care system experience is preferred. The Data Analyst will act as a quality consultant and expert on quality activities. To apply submit resume and cover letter to: Maria Clemons. (406) 283-6819 maria.clemons@northwestchc.org __________________________________________________________________________________ Northwest Community Health Center (NWCHC), Libby, MT, is seeking a professional, team-oriented individual to fill its open Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) Position. Applicant must have comprehensive knowledge of addiction and therapeutic change processes. Applicants must have a MT LAC or be license eligible. (Required). Applicants in the process of obtaining licensing will be considered. To
apply submit resume and cover letter to:Maria Clemons (406) 283-6819 maria.clemons@northwestchc. org __________________________________________________________________________________ Northwest Community Health Center is looking for a motivated and team oriented Certified Medical Assistant or LPN to work full-time. Job requires associates degree or higher from an accredited college, university, or technical school: 1 year recent or relevant experience in health care is preferred. To apply submit resume and cover letter to: Maria Clemons (406) 283-6819 maria.clemons@northwestchc.org __________________________________________________________________________________ Why Rent When You Can Buy for Less? Financing Available! New Energy Star Homes. Siding has 50 year warranty. Immediate Occupancy! $1250 Rebate. Call (406) 755-5868 or (406) 755-5868 __________________________________________________________________________________ If you are reading this ad, you can see that classified advertising works! Reach over 400,000 readers in Montana and beyond to promote your product, service, event and business. To get results, contact this newspaper, or the Montana Newspaper Association at (406) 443-2850 or email stacy@mtnewspapers. com or member@mtnewspapers.com. 25 words for the small investment of $149.
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