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Class of 1966 Reunion The Class of 1966 gathered in Baker September 14-16, 2016 for their fifty-year class reunion.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Entrepreneurs of Summer

The City of Baker will conduct a siren drill Wednesday, September 28, at 7 p.m.

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Morriah Kesinger, of Baker, started her business Soho Arts at the age of thirteen.

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Dr. Espeland to Retire from Fallon Medical Complex Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) would like to announce that Dr. Darryl Espeland, DO, will be retiring from his full-time medical practice as of October 20, 2016. FMC will be holding a retirement event for Dr. Espeland on that date from 24 p.m. in the FMC Dining Room.

In a statement to his patients, Dr. Espeland said, “I have considered it a privilege to serve my patients in this community and to take part in their care, as well as that of their loved ones, for the past 29 years. While looking back over those three decades, I am overwhelmed with the large number of patients who I have served as their medical provider. I wish I could personally notify all of them in some manner, but the task would be

daunting.” For this reason, Dr. Espeland and FMC have chosen to provide public notices of his departure.

Dr. Espeland further expressed that FMC employs fine, caring providers who, in his opinion, are more than capable of continuing his patients’ medical care. David Espeland, FMC’s CEO, concurs. “Dr. Espeland has undeniably been an integral part of our ongoing success at FMC,” he stated. “It is hard to imagine coming to work without routinely seeing him here, yet we wish him well in his retirement. I agree that Dr. Trivisonno, Dr. Sullivan, Paul Wheeler, Leanne Breihahn and Travis Allen are all excellent providers.

Dr. Espeland would not leave his full-time prac-

tice if he did not think that his patients would be well-attended by FMC’s other providers.”

Patients calling for clinic appointments who have routinely seen Dr. Espeland will be given an opportunity to choose one of FMC’s other providers. And, if a patient should decide to seek ongoing medical care with a provider not associated with FMC, the facility will transfer copies of medical records to the provider of their choice upon the completion of the appropriate authorization form.

Dr. Darryl Espeland, DO, in the Fallon Medical Community Clinic, with his nurse, Nikki Buerkle, RN.

Olind family’s grandson a hero Brawley appointed executive director of Baker Chamber of Commerce

By Sherry Vogel Katie Brawley began her new job as Baker Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sept. 8, 2016. She replaces Jan Lovec who resigned from the position due to family obligations.

The Chamber hosts a variety of community events throughout the year including the Fall Festival Street Fair, Countdown to Christmas, Calcutta, Moonlight Madness and Appreciation Dinner and Crazy Days. They also are involved in the promotion of the Montana State High School Rodeo Finals.

The Chamber invites any local business that isn’t a member to join. They offer a website which promotes each Chamber business and displays their pertinent business information.

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By Sherry Vogel Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 National headlines on September 4 spoke of a 23-year-old college student, Tom Patterson, who sacrificed his life to help save four swimmers from the raging Missouri River near Elk Point, SD. This young hero is the son of Walter and Joene (Olind) Patterson, formerly of Baker. Joene graduated from Baker High School in 1979.

Grandparents are George and Barbara Olind of Baker.

Many in the Baker community will remember Tom, because he spent a couple of summers here in Baker, working for Mitchell’s Oilfield Service as a roustabout and crane rigger. Dennis Twedt, Mitchell’s area manager said, ”Tom was a very talented young gentleman, he was very intelligent, well liked and will be missed dearly.”

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Sax to speak at Positive Choices Youth Conference

By Sherry Vogel A presentation for ALL parents and community members who value our children The Positive Choices Youth Conference is scheduled for October 4, 2016. The speaker for this year’s conference is Dr. Leonard Sax. Sax has built a reputation as an expert in child and adolescent development. He has spoken at schools, colleges, and communities across the country and around the world.

He has been a guest on Today, CNN,

PBS, Fox News, NPR, and BBC. He is the author of three best-selling books for parents: Why Gender Matters, Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge.

His most recent book The Collapse of Parenting made the New York Times best seller list.

On Tuesday night, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Baker High School gym will be a session for parents, grandparents, teachers and other adults. There will be free childcare provided at the Baker High

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Come prepared to get answers to many of your difficult questions and situations. Among these tough questions will be the answer to these tough questions: 1.) What do I need to know about the social media tools my kids are using?

2.) How can I monitor my child’s technology?

3.) What are my kids really doing online?

4.) Which video games are ok and which are not?

The opportunity has arrived to ask a childhood professional any question that has you stumped when caring for your children or grandchildren.

Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded, through random drawings, throughout the evening.

You are all encouraged to attend this FREE parent-focused discussion.

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 -The Baker Volunteer Fire Department was called to a fire at the C.J. and Ruth Deviney residence at 12:49 a.m. on September 26. All indications point to a mercury vapor light shorting and causing the fire. . .Mark Arnold is the new paster at the Community Church in Baker. He came to Baker, August 15 having just graduated from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. . .The Spartan football team was defeated by an excellent Huntley Project team, 14-29. The Lady Spartans hosted the Lady Bulldogs from Bowman on September 12, for homecoming.

All three sets were won by the Spartans. . .Baker City Council sets fall cleanup week to run October 2 - 7. . .Punt, Pass and Kick Competition for Baker, Plevna and Ekalaka students was held September 24 at the Baker High School football field. there were 21 participants. . .Picture: Congratulations to these drawing winners: Gordan Heimbuch, Electric Sunkist Scooter; Denise Shepherd, NASCAR Table & Chair - Reynolds Market. . .Sieler Ranch, Inc. of Plevna recognized by the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) as the owner of 21 Gelbvieh cows. The AGA has designated these outstanding beef females as Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction.

20 YEARS AGO Friday, Sept. 27, 1996 -The stoplight at the four-way stop on Main Street crashed to the ground Monday when a semi-truck going through the intersection hooked the wire holding it in place. . .1996 homecoming candidates are Karmen Bagley, Karrol Bagley, Melissa Graham, Brandy Schillinger, David Birrer, Josh Breitbach, Ryan Lyson and Allen Varner. .

Gunrunner Gun Shop is reopening at a new location next to C & S Automotive. . .Bank of Baker is hosting a tailgate party at the Baker High School south parking area featuring two barbecued pigs prepared by Lee Moore, September 28 . . .Joyce Jardee was last week’s Pigskin Picks Contest winner. . .The 60th reunion of the class of 1936 of Baker High School was held September 20. David Enos was master of ceremonies.

Thirteen were present of the 33 original class members nine are deceased. . .MidRivers Telephone is bringing cellular service to your area by January 1, 1997. . .Senior Citizens in Baker hosted a group of Seniors from Fallon, Ekalaka and Plevna on September 6. About 50 men and women were present and cards and visiting were enjoyed.

Marion Hanson had her 60 hats on display. Milt Hochhalter was guest speaker and spoke on Initiative 122, Mining in Montana. . .Winners of the 3 on 3 Basketball Tourna-

ment held at the Corner Bar were Chad Shepherd, Quentin Burdick, Jeff Greenlee and Brandon Cornella.

30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 25, 1986 -Homecoming king and queen for 1986 are Mark Hecker and Sandy Jacobsen. . .Fred K. Holbrook became interim administrator of Fallon Memorial Hospital Monday and has already spent a very busy week setting up appointments with hospital staff and other people in the community. . .Montana motorists will be able to sport new license plates on their vehicles beginning next year and help advertise and fund the state’s upcoming 1989 Centennial at the same time. . .Five students at the Fertile Prairie School began their year in a new building constructed eight miles east of Baker. Students include Paul Sonsalla, John Reetz, Tara Braun, Jim Reetz, Jr. and Jolene Reetz. Their teacher is Donna Abrams. . .Leo Riley, age 76 died September 15. . .Maurice and Helen Allerdings will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary October 5. . .Prime Rib $9.95 Saturday and Sunday at The Loft.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 23, 1976 -It’s official. The Baker Fire Department is getting a new steel building. The City Council voted to accept a lease from the Montana Baker of Baker for an $18,200 building at their last meeting. . .Fred Williams was elected president of the Baker Country Club when that organization had its annual election of officers. The rest of the new slate elected includes Duane Stevenson, vice president in charge of grounds and tournament committees; Gordon Olson, re-elected secretarytreasurer; and Gene Pluth and Roy Bettenhausen are directors. . .Guest at the Baker Lions Club for their regular Monday meeting were Mrs. Bob Neumann, Barbara and Jonathan. They presented a program about Japan.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 6, 1966 -The first PTA meeting of the year was a reception for new teachers in the Lincoln School September 26. . .The war in Vietnam, the effects of reapportionment, government meat import policies and the farm program occupied Gov. Tim Babcock Thursday night as the District One Republicans gathered in Baker for a Babcock For Senate rally. . .The meeting of the Fallon County Improvement Assoc. was held Wednesday night.

Eldon Mengel resigned as president and Glenn Moore was named his successor.

Mengel will serve as vice president. . .Equity Cooperative Assoc., better known as Farmers Elevator, will celebrate their 50th anniversary

October 1. . .The wives of Montana Senators Mike Mansfield and Lee Metcalf are on tour of eastern Montana and will be in Baker, October 4. They will be entertained at a coffee hour at the home of Mrs. Margaret Lathrop assisted by Mrs. Russell Culver and Mrs. Gene Huntley.

60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 4, 1956 -County Clerk and Recorder R. R. Stevens stated September 25, that 196 new registered voters will appear on the list of registered electors at the general election November 6. This will bring the total to 1974 for Fallon County, he said. . .George Korneychuk, who has been employed in the Baker Post Office for the last eight years, has been appointed assistant postmaster, according to postmaster K. O. Lentz. . .Plans for Baker to have a new and modern operation of its airport were practically completed Monday, said Jack Bethel, who has been working with city officials and local operators to obtain the necessary go-ahead which will enable him to install planes, repair hangers and get the field in operating order.

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 26, 1946 -Little two year old Billy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hand, was stricken with polio and is in Miles City receiving medical care. This is the first polio case reported in the community. . .Mr. and Mrs. Pete Shikowsky and family left last Thursday for Thompson Falls where they plan to make their home and operate a tourist camp and service station. . .The following recently enlisted in the Army: Marion Huber, Morlan Wiman, Norm Leischner, Emmanuel Sieler, Theodore Huber, Robert Rieger and Jerry Smeltzer, Jr. . .Baker schools have an enrollment this year of 120 students in the high school classes, 66 in the junior high and 180 in the east side grade school.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 1, 1936 -Early Wednesday morning Jones Griffith noticed one of the buildings at the Carbon Black Plant was on fire and sent word to Baker. Jimmie Owens and C. W. Samsel of the fire department rushed to put out or even check the fire, so consequently they stood guard until danger of the fire spreading was averted. The building burned down but represented but a small loss. . .Mrs. Miles Livingston, nee Martha Kessler, has purchased the Vanity Beauty Ship from Mrs. Olive Roll and took possession Tuesday.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 30, 1926 -Owen Cowden, the new driller on the Jones Griffith place, was called to the McDonald headquarters at Minneapolis to confer with the company.

Judge Dousman was also called there for the same purpose. . .S. W. Finch and assistants completed putting the iron fence around Bonnievale Cemetery Wednesday. . .Mrs. H. V. Mather of Los Angeles is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Corbitt and Mrs. Hitch. Their father, J. H. Bradshaw, of Hamilton, IL, also arrived for a visit. . .Glen Robbins rented his farm to Dan Korneychuk who arrived for a time with his family from Max, ND. . .H. W. Sparks, Ed Clark, and Wm. Geving, who accompanied a shipment of cattle to Chicago last week, returned Friday. . .William Fulton and Dave Bickle of Ismay and George Newman of Ekalaka returned Saturday after being with a big shipment of cattle.

Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people.

Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times will be 100 years old in May 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then.

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Northern Pacific may run main line through Baker Big Railroad may extend Mott cut-off to this city and connect it here with Ollie Branch.

Maps exist showing such an arrangement That the city of Baker is to be the connecting link between the Mott cut-off of the Northern Pacific and the present main line of that road is fully demonstrated in the maps of the projected improvements which were shown to Chris Christenson, a farmer living ten miles north, who returned with his family from a visit to St. Paul Sunday.

Mr. Christenson was a visitor in the general offices of the Northern Pacific and was shown the maps outlining the authorized extensions of the road which are to be started as soon as the financial condition of the country becomes a bit more settled.

The Northern Pacific has been working on the Mott cutoff for some time past. This cut-off is rendered necessary to avoid the almost impassable grades with which the road has contended since it first became operative. The Mott cut-off begins at Bismarck where the company never has had a satisfactory bridge spanning the Missouri River and extends to Mott, ND, not very far to the east of Baker. The Beach-Ollie branch has been authorized primarily to enter the grain belt intervening between Beach and Ollie and as Ollie is but a short distance north of Baker the maps explained to Mr. Christenson show where the Northern Pacific at little expense can extend the Mott cut-off to Baker on the one hand and the branch from Ollie to Baker on the other hand and thus make this city the connecting point of the branches, whose intersection will form the main line of this trans-continental system. By this arrangement practically all of the bad grades will have been eliminated and the road will be in position to make much better time with its passenger trains.

Mr. Christenson says the people were especially nice to him in the general offices of the road and went to no little trouble explaining the maps and the reasons for the new branches which ultimately will become the main line of the Northern Pacific. _____________ • _____________

Court House About Ready Weather Vane Sept 14 76 43 T Sept 15 57 51 0.14 Sept 16 70 46 Sept 17 79 42 Sept 18 76 47 0.04 Sept 19 73 44 0.05 Sept 20 69 46 0.08 YTD Moisture - 14.25

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 City, MT, and George Schoenbeck, Billings, MT; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donation to either the cancer or

heart foundations.

Arrangements were with Ladbury Funeral Service, DickinA memorial service for son,www.ladburyfuneralservice.c James Fost, 81, of Baker, om.

MT will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bongoulash and potato salad. Cathy nievale Cemetery. A was passionate about many things reception will be held in life; she loved country western at Thee Garage and music, rodeos, and dancing.

Showroom following the After Cathy’s children were graveside committal. grown, she became a bartender. Everyone is welcome.

She was a very fun, loving person James passed away Monday, and many people enjoyed her September 19, 2016 at Fallon company. She modeled for Katie Medical Complex in Baker.

Larson antique shows for many James (Jim) Franklin Fost was years. Cathy had many great born on September 20, 1934, in friends that cared deeply for her. Baker, MT. Jim was the son of She made sure her friends knew Carl Frederick and Guida Louise they were special to her; she was (Roget) Fost. He attended schools the friend that would go out of her in the Willard-Baker area along way to help anyone out. with San Francisco, CA. During Cathy had a passion for life. She the Great Depression his family enjoyed traveling and a good moved to Oregon and Washington weekend getaway. She enjoyed to find work picking apples and her family and loved to make big hops in a tree nursery. When Jim family meals for the holidays. was seven years old, his mother Cathy loved spending time and passed away. Carl moved his chilmaking memories with her kids, dren to San Francisco where the grandkids and great-grandkids. whole family took part in the Those who knew her will never making of poles for tents used in forget the memories that were the Southwest Pacific theatre conmade. flict. At the end of 1946, Carl and Cathy is survived by her sister, his family moved back to the Louise Waller; children, Gary Baker area. Jim followed his fa(Pam) Gorder of Baker, MT, Lon- ther’s work and began picking apnie (Jodi) Gorder of Belgrade, ples in the Selah and Yakima WA MT, Ronnie Gorder of Bozeman, area. He picked apples and MT and Robin (special friend worked in the warehouse for apJames Gregory) of Lead, SD; five proximately 25 years. Jim was so grandchildren, Darick (Michelle) close to his employer and his famGorder, Dustin (special friend ily that they became his second Sara Berger) Gorder, Donna (spe- family. They remained close until cial friend Trenton Harbaugh) his death. In the off-season, he Gorder, Jordyn Gorder, Aurora would travel all over the United Gregory; seven great-grandchildren, Sady, Jacey, Briley, Ryann, Jayda, Kael, Treylan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Art Miloff and sisters Linda Ferrell and Lula Dickason; two sons, Eddy Clark and Terry Gorder.

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

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Clayton Hornung Funeral Services for Clayton Hornung, 69, of Baker were held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastor Bruce Kolasch officiating. Burial was at the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker.

Visitation for Clayton were on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker, MT. Visitations continued on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Clayton Charles Hornung went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2016 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Clayton was born July 17, 1947 at Woodworth, ND to Elmer and Helen (Chapman) Hornung. They moved to Turner, MT in 1954 and he graduated from Turner High School in 1965. He furthered his education at Northern Montana College in Havre, MT, graduating in 1969 with a Degree in Education.

On September 21, 1968, Clayton married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Price. His first teaching job began in 1970 in his hometown of Turner, MT. Clayton taught history and physical education and coached boys’ and girls’ basketball. He later moved to Baker, MT where he coached girls’ basketball and was Mayor of Baker for 22 years.

Clayton retired from a 43-year teaching career after the 2012-13 school year.

During his 37 years of coaching at Turner and Baker, he built a record of 542-290; a 50 game winning streak. The vast majority of those wins (469) came at Baker

where he won Class B State titles in 1989, 1996 and 2001. In all, Hornung’s Baker teams won seven tournament trophies. As a 35 year member of the MCA, Coach Hornung was Coach of the Year three times.

He was inducted into the MT Coaches Association Hall of Fame on July 31, 2014. He has coached the B East Team at the Treasures State Classic for 17 years and was a nominee for National COY. His goal wasn’t to create basketball champions, his goal was to use basketball to create champions in life. Every athlete who took even one life lesson away from the basketball season and applied it to life, they, too, were his champions.

Clayton loved building relationships with his students and athletes. He was a great man, a great coach, a great father, a great grandpa and a great husband!

Clayton is survived by his wife, Darlene; mother, Helen Hornung; son, Tim (Katie Mate); daughters, Tammy (Don Bruha), and Julie; grandchildren, Sterling, Kordell, Aliyah, Caleb, Andrew, Isabella; and a sister, Debbie (Dick) Calvert.

He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Hornung; sister, Carolyn Hornung; father-in-law, Virgil Price; mother-in-law, Doris Price; and sister-in-law, Sally Haack.

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

funeral service for Cathy Gorder, 76, of B a k e r, M T will be 11 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Kolasch officiating. Burial will take place in Bonnievale Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, September 21st at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Catherine (Cathy) Gorder (76) of Baker, MT, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at her home in Baker. Cathy was born on March 28, 1940, in Bowman County, ND. She was the daughter of Chris and Hattie (Schauman) Miloff and attended Slope County Public School in North Dakota as a young girl.

Cathy met and married Robert (Bob) Gorder in 1966 and together they raised six children.

The two later divorced but remained good friends throughout the years.

Cathy spent most of her young years raising her children. She had such a big heart and loved kids. She was always there to lend a helping hand to children, whether it was her kids or their friends. Cathy was very accommodating to children; you could find all of the neighborhood kids playing at her house on any given day. She enjoyed teaching her kids how to ride horses and loved to bake homemade goods for her family. She was known for her “fresh bread and buns,” tasty

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States, Mexico, and Canada by Greyhound, train or hitchhiking.

He was in all the lower 48 states and visited each capital.

Jim also walked across the State of Arkansas. He was driven. Living on a limited budget, Jim was able to find a way to make his travels happen. He went to the Grand Ole Opry, Broadway shows, Hollywood, and attended the TV show Truth and Consequences with Bob Barker, along with so many other things too numerous to mention. Jim kept postcards, ticket stubs, pamphlets, maps and other souvenirs on the places and things he saw. He educated himself with his travels and the love of reading. Jim’s other passions included dice, poker, card tricks, pinochle, cribbage, and pool. He was a pool champion. He loved reading, movies, and coin collecting. From the lighthouse in Maine, through the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the shores of the West Coast, Jim has many stories and experiences that will never be told.

Jim is survived by his sister Delphine (Fost) Hoenke of Baker, MT and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Guida Louise Fost and his brother Rodney Fost.

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

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Elizabeth “Betty” Schoenbeck Elizabeth “Betty” Schoenbeck, 91, Belfield, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at CHI St. Alexius, Dickinson, with her family at her side. Betty’s funeral service were Monday, September 19, 2016 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with Pastor Lisa Lewton officiating. Interment took place at the Roundup Cemetery, Roundup, MT. Elizabeth Thompson was born October 20, 1924 at Alzada, MT, the daughter of George and Opal (Crawford) Thompson. She attended grade school in Alzada, and graduated from Carter County High School in Ekalaka, MT in 1944. Following high school she worked in the rationing office. She then moved to Miles City, MT, here she worked at the Log Cabin Café as a cashier.

Betty was united in marriage to Herman Schoenbeck in May 1947, at Baker, MT. She lived in numerous places before moving to Roundup in 1974, here she and her husband had the Goulding Creek Mail Route for four years.

Following the death of Herman on July 1, 1979, she moved to Belfield, and has lived there since.

Betty belonged to the Senior Citizens Club, and was confirmed and baptized at the Belfield Lutheran Church. She loved working in the garden, planting flowers, doing puzzles, and playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, sister-inlaw, Irene Buckman; step-dad, Willis Johnson; brother, Dick

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Thompson; sister, Fern White; and grandson, Brandon Meduna Schoenbeck.

Betty is survived by her seven children, Margaret (Dennis) Rost, New Castle, WY, Patricia (Alvin) Madler, Baker, Richard (Charlene) Schoenbeck, Belfield, John (Tammy) Schoenbeck, Broadus, MT, Carol Schoenbeck, Belfield, Fred (Jackie) Schoenbeck, Park

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SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages

Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Breakfast September 26 - Oatmeal, sausage, fruit 27 - Breakfast sandwich, cheese stick, fruit 28 - Pancake, egg, fruit 29 - Bacon, egg, toast, fruit 30 - Muffin, yogurt, fruit

Lunch September 26 - Corndog, smiles, snack, oranges 27 - Potato gem casserole, broccoli, apple, roll 28 - Chicken strips, french fries, mixed fruit, roll 29 - Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, broccoli, apples 30 - Chili, carrots, pears, cinnamon roll

Menu subject to change.

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Baker High School Homecoming 2016

By Terry Curry The theme for the 2016 homecoming is “Brains and Brawn”. Here is the Homecoming Week Schedule from Sept 25 – Oct 1: Sunday, Sept. 25 from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.Homecoming-Hall decorating: Seniors Harry Potter, Juniors - Dr. Seuss, Sophomores - The Outsiders, Freshman - The Jungle Book, Monday - Coronation at 1:15 p.m. & Dress up day, Tuesday Dress up like a character from your hallway books & Powder Puff football game

at 7 p.m., Wednesday - America Day (Red, White, and Blue Day) and Spirit Night at 7:00 p.m., Thursday - Favorite Team Day Friday - Maroon & Gold Day and the Football game at 7 p.m., and Saturday- Volleyball games at the high school and Homecoming dance at the Longfellow Gym from 9 p.m. -11:30 p.m.

2016 Homecoming candidates were selected by the BHS student body on September 22. Pictured are the senior candidates Scotti Robinson (Tim &

Jamie), Kadon Gentilini (Mike Gentilini and Luanne Gentilini), Alivia Schultz (Mike and Anna), Angus Lund (Steven and Melanie), Melissa Breitbach (Dave & Jerri), Luke Gonsioroski (Charles and Katina), Lexi Hartse (Dawn Heid) and Josh Stutts (Suzi Hardenbrook). They will be crowned in a coronation ceremony on Monday, September 26. Crown bearers are Kylie Schwartz (Josh and Carrie) and Mason Lecoe (Brad and Hannah).

Spartan Volleyball Spartans came up short

The Lady Spartan Volleyball team traveled to Forsyth on September 13.

The varsity team lost in four matches. The scores were (9-25) (25-22) (1425) (19-25). Maddie Reddick 9 kills, 15 digs, 1 ace, 3 assists; Hannah Gonsioroski 10 digs; Lexi Hartse 1 kill, 3 digs, 2 aces, 1 assist; Alivia Schulz 1 kill, 12 digs, 1 ace, 1 assist; Scotti Robinson 1 kill, 14 digs, 15 assists; Melissa Breitbach 8 kills, 24 digs, 1 assist; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 3 kills, 13 digs, 1 ace; Maryssa Rusley 1 kill.

JV Stats - The JV team won in five matches. The scores were (23-25) (2522) (15-11) (10-15) (1512). Mariah Miller 9 digs, 2 aces, 9 assists; Hannah Gonsioroski 1 kill, 35 digs, 2 assists; Macee Hadley 12 digs, 12 assists; Katelynn Afrank 4 digs; Halle Burdick 6 kills, 3 digs; Amber Durden 4 kills, 5 digs; Katie Wang 9 kills, 3 digs, 1 ace; Skyler Robinson 6 digs; Sheyanne Janeway 3 kills, 1 assist; Madison Moore 4 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces.

C-Squad Stats - The CSquad team lost in five matches. The scores were (18-25) (25-19) (16-14) (415) (10-15). Alissa Bohle 5 digs; Addison Bryan 1 assist; Tesla Erickson 1 kill, 1 dig; Kelsey Miller 1 kill, 2 digs, 5 aces, 5 assists;

Marie Joergenson 1 kill; Shelby Moore 2 kills, 13 digs, 1 ace; Taylor Miller 2 digs, 1 ace, 1 assist; Courtney Tudor 4 kills, 1 block, 9 digs, 1 ace; Hope Craft 3 aces; Laylah Dulin 1 kill, 4 digs.

The Lady Spartan Volleyball team played in the Huntley Tournament on September 17. They were placed 6th in the gold bracket after pool play. In the tournament play they played and lost to Red Lodge, the scores were (425) and (7-25). Macee Hadley 1 dig; Maddie Reddick 3 kills, 4 digs; Hannah Gonsioroski 1 dig; Lexi Hartse 1 kill, 1 block, 2 digs; Alivia Schultz 1 dig; Scotti Robinson 1 dig, 3 assists; Melissa Breitbach 2 digs, 1 ace; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 4 digs, 1 assist; Amber Durden had 2 digs.

The Lady Spartans then played Roundup came up a little short. The scores of that game were (20-25) and (26-28). Maddie Reddick 2 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace, 2 assists; Hannah Gonsioroski 1 kill, 7 digs, 1 ace; Lexi Hartse 3 kills, 4 digs; Alivia Schultz 6 digs, 1 ace; Scotti Robinson 11 digs, 10 assists; Melissa Breitbach 4 kills, 7 digs, 1 ace, 1 assist; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 4 kills, 14 digs, 1 ace; Maryssa Rusley 1 kill, 1 block, 4 digs, 1 assist.

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By Andrew Craft and Dalton Herbst The Baker Spartans came up short as they hosted the Huntley Project Red Devils in a 29-28 conference loss in overtime.

In the first quarter Cleet Wrzesinski dashed into the end zone on a 58 yard run, with the two point conversion to Kadon Gentilini successful, Huntley Project battled their way into the end zone and had a successful PAT. In the second quarter Cleet Wrzesinski made his way into the end zone on a five yard run; the extra point attempt was failed. Going into halftime, the Spartans led 147.

In the third quarter Huntley Project scored a touchdown with a successful PAT, putting the score to a nail-biting 14-14 tie. During the fourth quarter, Cleet Wrzesinski ran into the end zone on a 63 yard run, and the two point conversion was successful on a three yard run by Luke Gonsioroski. Huntley Project answered back by scoring a touchdown with a successful two point conversion, once again tying up the score at 22-22.

In overtime, the Spartans won the coin toss and elected to go on defense first. Huntley Project snuck their way into the end zone with the PAT successful. Luke Gonsioroski showed great effort

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getting into the end zone on a 15 yard run; the Spartans went for the two point conversion and were stopped by the Huntley defense.

Offensively, the Spartans rushed for 51/339 yards.

Luke Gonsioroski was 26 for 142 yards, Cleet Wrzesinski was 7 for 139 yards and Angus Lund was 17 for 60 yards. Luke passed 2/8 for 22 yards.

On defense, Andrew Craft had 15 tackles and 1 sack, Angus Lund 13 tackles and Luke Gonsioroski had 10 tackles, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery; Cleet Wrzesinski had 1 interception.

The Spartans will travel to Lodge Grass on Friday, September 23, 2016, to take on the Indians.

All kids are welcome to join our team, have fun and make friends while learning what amazing things God can do in your life and the people that you love. We have classes that run the ages of three years old to 12th grade.

AWANA Club registration night will be held Thursday, September 29, from 6-7 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist

Church, 701 S. 1st St. East, in the big building next to the church.

The first book night will be Thursday, October 6, at 6 p.m.

All classes are Thursdays: three years old - sixth grade, 6 -7:30 p.m.; and 7th - 12th graders, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

AWANA classes runs from October 2016 to the first part of April 2017.

Extension Calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

September 21 - Carter County 4-H Record Books are due September 22 - Carter County 4-H Council Meeting September 25 - Fallon County 4-H Fall Livestock Judging September 29 - Fallon/Carter County Homemaker Fall Council Meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 2 - Montana 4-H Leadership Forum- Lewistown, MT

FALLON COUNTY GUN RANGE END OF SUMMER STEEL SHOOT OFF Sunday, Oct. 2 at 12:00 p.m. the Fallon County Gun Range will be hosting the End of Summer Steel Shoot Off. This will be a double elimination man against man steel shoot (two shooters shooting identical courses of fire at the same time). Pistols must be 9mm or larger, no magnums please. We will enforce USPSA style safety rules although this is not a USPSA event, please bring holster and range bag. Entry fee is $25.00 with 75% returned to the top three shooters. Shooters must preregister at the range by 6:00 p.m. Oct 1 or by emailing falloncountygunrange@midrivers.com

Don’t forget the Turkey Shoot Sunday, Sept. 25 Registration at 8:00 a.m.

Shoot at 9:00 a.m.

Annie Oakley shoot at 2:00 p.m. for a Remington 870 shotgun.

Call Dave Kono for info 406-778-2414

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Plevna Olympics Miss Coon has created an Olympics for the physical education students of Plevna School. Grades K-4 will have 9 events total and Grades 5-12 will have 12 events total. They started the Olympic competition September 12-16th, and will finish it the week of September 26-30.

Some early results are as follows: Elementary: Hurdle -Yardstick on Cones K-2 Kaeden Oberlander6.25 3-4 Hayden Lane-5.85 Cart Wheels K-2 Avery O’Connor–Perfect 3-4 Ashtyn Arnold–Perfect Turk Rieger-Perfect Hang K-2 Kaeden Oberlander— 3:30:85 3-4 Trae Oberlander— Back Row: Tayvn Buerkle, Cadence Brown, Benjamin Watkins, Corbin Buerkle, 3:02 Tate Luhman, Miles O’Connor Front Row: Liam Lane, Bynten Gajeske, Johnny Balance Miller, Mason Goben, Chaes Oberlander They have two tortoises: Mikey held K-2 Milo Isaacs—

by Tayvn and Lennie held by Chaes.

16:40:90 3-4 Madison O’Connor2:08:53 Shot Put - Tennis Ball Throw K-2 Cru Schwartz—22 ft.

3-4 Madison O’Connor— 22.5 ft.

Discus –Frisbee Throw K-2 Jordan Paul—15.5 ft.

3-4 Tristan Buerkle—20.5 ft.

Frisbee Throw Middle School/High School: Hurdles – Yardstick on Cones Wyatt Isaacs—0:05 – 6th Grade Cart Wheels Jaiden Dulin–6th Grade & Trinity Rieger–8th GradePerfect Pull-Ups Colter Peterson—12 – 10th Grade Run - 2 Laps Wyatt Isaacs--32:07 – 6th grade

Welcome 2016-2017 Kindergarten Class

By Jessica Paul We would like to welcome this year’s Kindergarten Class. They are not the only new attendees in the Kindergarten room this fall. When the students arrived for their first day of school, they were greeted by Mrs. Bidwell and two classroom tortoises. Their names are Mikey and Lennie, and the students love taking care of them, as well as observing them.

Career Fair _______________ Madison O’Connor balancing Colter Peterson doing pull ups

Isaiah Prather, Layne Farris, and Taylor Rieger standing in front of the mass of students and reps. dents, Layne Farris, Isaiah they explained the best way to

By Layne Silver-Farris Prather, and Taylor Rieger get help paying for your colAt seven o’clock, on Septem- walked around and visited a lege expenses. They also Kingergarten class jumping the hurdles, participating ber 15th, Mr. Sawers along few stations. A couple of the talked about helping to get in the Plevna Olympics with the junior and senior stations being the Job Corp., grants for your schooling. class of Plevna School left for FAFSA, Culinary Arts, MCC, This outing provided much EVERYONE HAS the Career Fair in Miles City. Hair Salon, and Child Care information on many aspects A STORY TO Upon arrival at Miles Com- Stations. In the FAFSA station of furthering their education. munity College, the three stuTELL!

Baker Chamber of Commerce Meets

By Sherry Vogel President Trish Barth called the September 8 meeting of the Baker Chamber to order at Thee Garage Showroom.

Barth introduced the newly hired Executive Chamber Director, Katie Brawley.

Final preparations were made for the Fall Festival Street fair to be held Saturday, September 10.

The month of October promises to be busy. The Chamber will be hosting ‘A Roaring Twenties Party’/Calcutta on October 8 which promises to be a roaring good time. Tickets are on sale.

The following week the Chamber hosts Moonlight Madness and Appreciation Dinner on October 12. Dinner will be held at Thee Garage.

Other area events discussed

at the meeting were the upcoming Positive Choices Youth Conference to be held October 4-5, and the Breast Cancer Awareness salad luncheon to be held on October 6.

The next scheduled Chamber meeting is to be held on October 6 at noon. This meeting will be held in the board room of the Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall.

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture information is available by calling 406-778-2266

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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.

Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 5 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 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 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, September 22.

90th Birthday Open House for Bertha Ehret, 2 - 4 p.m., Baker Senior Center, September 24.

Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Turkey Shoot, 8 a.m. registration, Fallon County Shooting Range; Peace Lutheran Church Harvest Festival, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Plevna Community Center, September 25.

Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m.; Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., courtroom, Fallon County Courthouse, September 26.

Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, September 27.

Annual Tailgate Party. 5:30 p.m., South of Rec Center Complex, September 30.

Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., October 2.

Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper, 5 p.m., Plevna Community Center, October 8.

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Dear Editor, The Fallon County and Baker Municipal Government Study Commission were elected by the Electors to perform a series of tasks; tasks that may well have profound and long-term effects on the health, safety and general well-being of our County, City, Town and citizens.

Moreover, as a Study Commission we are serving to represent all citizens in our community.

As many of you may well know, not all citizens have the time, interest or patience to familiarize themselves with local government structure, functions and operations. We, as a group, came to a decision to energize our electors and introduce some facts and awareness of our local County Government. This would include duties and responsibilities, budgets, total number of employees and other important issues. This study has been an intense, challenging and most of the time an overwhelming task. I, myself, went into this not realizing the amount of time and dedication it would take and absorb to review, study and try to retain as much information as possible.

The following I have taken seriously and continue to take seriously; with the electors in mind the entire time: 1. My personal intentions right from the start of being sworn in as a Study Commission Official is and continues to be to support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Montana and to discharge the duties of my office with fidelity (so help me God).

2. Always remember to keep the electors in mind especially about objectives and results.

3. Survey and interview public officials, all people, groups and discuss different concerns and issues they wanted shared and discussed.

One item of concern that came up was the majority of electors were concerned about the “Human side of issues” namely in order: 1. The decreasing availability of mental health services.

2. One on one counseling.

3. Early intervention and prevention programs.

4. Drug and alcohol access to aftercare and counseling services.

5. Direct Child Family Services being decreased.

6. Decreased domestic violence.

7. Availability of voluntary services.

We have been independently and voluntarily studying our government and are nearing our final recommendations and final report, which will be submitted.

We have not received any certificates, diplomas or certification. We do, however, thank the electors for putting your trust in us and giving us the opportunity to represent you, “we the people”.

As you read our final report and recommendations, remember this . . . we studied, we gathered the information, and we make the recommendation based on the study we conducted. So, it is with sincerity, we ask you to remember, “Please don’t shoot the messenger”.

Signed, Sandra Kinsey Elected Fallon County Study Commission Official

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Left to right: Front: Lin Kohlman Nicholson, Molly Tobin Williams, Marilyn Lang Gawryluk, Donnie Lain; Middle: Lynn Anderson Maierle, Fran Hufford Sonsalla, James Rambur, Shirley Scheuffele Strangford, Jerry Townsend, Mike Krieger, Virginia Nelson Terpening, Rosalie Rustad Ferestad; Back: Ken Lacquement, Calvin Randall, Jim Martin, Steve Spriggs, DuWayne Bohle

The Class of 1966 reminisces fifty years

By Sherry Vogel The Class of 1966 gathered in Baker September 14-16, 2016 for their fifty-year class reunion.

The classmates arrived at the Red River Inn in Baker for a meet and greet the opening day. For a few it was a first time to attend a reunion with the class. Classmates enjoyed getting reacquainted with each other.

Part of the fun of any reunion is the opportunity to reminisce. The group took a number of group tours while in town. They toured the O’Fallon Museum, Baker High School and various businesses downtown.

They noted numerous changes around Baker since when they graduated, which fueled memories from the past.

Many remembered Thee Garage when it was actually a garage. Munsell’s Lanes, Baker Lake Theater, Wildwood Park (Green Acres), Kit Kat Club and Phebus’ Roller Rama Skating Rink were popular places to hang out if they weren’t busy “making the loop” down main street. Not everyone had a car, so it wasn’t unusual to cram one Volkswagen with multiple friends.

Of course stories were shared about the beverage parties they tried to “pull off” out in the country. (Many of them ending with large bright search lights and people scattering across the countryside, to end up walking long distances home.)

This class started kindergarten in the basement of the old brick Baker High School with a sweet Mrs. Loveless as their first teacher. They remembered a few Halloweens turning over one of the last outhouses in town. This belonged to a Mr. Charlie Ballou.

Other memories mentioned were making that dreaded trip up the long staircase to Dr. Joyce’s, the dentist office, above the old Bank building on the corner. Dr. Weeks was the official “ice tester” at the Baker Lake and no one could ice skate there till he gave the “all clear.”

Another memory was of piling a number of kids into the trunk of a car, to save money, when going to the drive-in movies west of town.

Baker High School held a number of interesting memories. They recalled walking by the teacher’s lounge, when teachers were taking their

break, and smelling/seeing cigarette smoke just roll out into the hall. The school also had a policy concerning the length of girls’ skirts. They had to touch the floor when the girls bend down. They remembered passing inspection, in the office, then going into the restroom and rolling them up a few inches.

Girls wore beehive hairdos held in place with tons of hairspray. Everyone listened to “KOMA… Oklahoma City” at night, the only chance to listen to rock music in the area. My Boyfriends Back was a popular tune back then. Oh the list goes on and on…

All said 17, of the 67 classmates attended. One classmate living on the east coast attended by Skype. Another classmate, Jean Peterson Galica had a novel on display of a book she has authored entitled, My Heart for my Land, a novel written about her great grandparents who homesteaded in the Havre, MT area.

At the end of the three-day reunion fellow classmates bade each other adieu until their next reunion, which they decided to hold in the next five years.

Vilhauer-Alt engaged Mark and Jo Vilhauer of Miles City, MT are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brodi Vilhauer to Jace Alt. Jace is the son of Shirlee Alt and Terry Alt of Algona, IA. Brodi is a registered nurse on the cardiac unit at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck, ND and Jace works flowback in the oilfield for H-Heart Contracting out of Alexander, ND. An October wedding is being planned in Miles City, MT. Brodi’s grandparents are Earl and Anita Stugelmeyer, Lemmon, SD and Harvey and Beverly Vilhauer of Baker, MT.

Tunby receives scholarship _________ On Saturday September 10, Montana State University’s College of Education, Health & Human Development held their 2016 Donor Appreciation and Scholarship Awards Breakfast. Abigail Tunby from Baker, MT received the Jessie and Ruth Long Rural Teaching Scholarship for 2016. Tunby is a senior at Montana State University majoring in elementary education with a reading minor. She will graduate in December. She is the daughter of Randy and Amanda Tunby from Baker.

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Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Twelve people came out to play pinochle September 18 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center.

There were three tables of four players.

Winners were Donnetta Schaefer, Alvina Varner, Delbert Schweigert and Jerry Neary.

Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, September 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center.

Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2016 A General Election will be held ________________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST OF AUTOMARK MACHINES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 ________________________________________ NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGULAR REGISTRATION

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Notice is hereby given that regular registration for the General Election to be held on November 8, 2016 will close at 5:00 PM on October 11th, 2016.

All active and inactive electors of Fallon County are entitled to vote at said elections. *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. The day before Election Day, November 7, 2016 between noon and close of business you can drop off a late registration card, but you must return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot.

Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or online at www.falloncounty.net or by appearing before the County Election Administrator at 10 W Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313.

If a change of precinct has been made by moving, it is necessary to have your registration transferred to your present address. ____________________________________________ DATED this 12th day of September 2016.

Fallon County __________________________________ Brenda J. Wood, Election Administrator TRUCK AND AUTO SERVICE

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Parents, coach: Missing BCU student 'touched so many lives' Olind Family, Continued from page 1

By Ian Richardson Courtesy of The Sioux City Journal SIOUX CITY | Thursday morning, the fifth day after her son’s disappearance in the Missouri River, Joene Patterson posted a reflection to Facebook.

“Just moved by the love and diversity Tom seemed to be able to accomplish,” she said.

“We have a quilt of many colors wrapped around him.”

In an interview with the Journal Thursday, Joene said the post speaks to the evidence of the community that had formed around her son, 23-year-old Tom Patterson, as he attended Briar Cliff University, a college located more than 1,000 miles from his hometown of Frostburg, Maryland.

Tom disappeared around 5 p.m. Sunday at the Missouri River near a beach about four miles southwest of Elk Point.

Other students who were there that afternoon said he got caught in the current while trying to help other

swimmers cross back to the other side of the river.

“As he was going across, I turned my back for one second, and then he was underwater and nobody saw him,” said Bryce Raby, a student at Western Iowa Tech Community College.

In the days since, as the search for Tom Patterson's body continues, friends and family remember Tom as a determined competitor known for his work ethic and a friend who knew how to fill a room with positive energy.

“He touched so many lives,” said Briar Cliff wrestling coach Joe Privitere, who recruited Tom out of high school. “He’d light up the room. Always had a smile.”

Tom graduated from Briar Cliff in May 2015 with a degree in criminal justice, a minor in sociology and a coaching certificate. After spending a brief time back in Maryland, he returned to Sioux City and volunteered with the wrestling program.

In August, Tom re-enrolled at BCU to pursue an additional degree in psychology.

His parents say he had aspira-

tions to become a counselor.

Due to an injury during his junior year that kept him from competing, Tom was also eligible to wrestle for an additional year.

Privitere said one of Tom’s main goals as a wrestler was to place in the top eight at the national tournament to become a college All-American.

He said Patterson led by example.

“You could always point to him, that this is always what we want this program to be," Privitere said. “If I could have 40 of him, I would.”

Tom's parents, Walt and Joene, say the work ethic that made him successful in wrestling is one that carried over into all aspects of his life, whether it was juggling his sports and studies in order to complete college on time, or working on pipelines during two of his summers in southeastern Montana.

“I tried to instill a work ethic in my kids, and Tom took it,” Walt said.

Joene said Tom also knew how to tell a good joke, and loved to hunt and travel.

Joene said she was in Vir-

ginia on a business trip when she received the call from her husband, Walt, about what happened Sunday afternoon, more than thousand miles away on the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota. She immediately returned to Maryland, and two friends flew them over to Sioux City.

Since then, she said, it’s been a whirlwind.

New information received from eyewitnesses earlier in the week prompted the Union County Sheriff's Office Thursday to update its report of the circumstances surrounding Tom's disappearance.

Tom entered the water Sunday to help four people cross over from the other side as the currents increased that afternoon. As Tom and another person entered the river, Tom wrapped a dog leash around him to use as a tether.

Fighting the current, the person with Tom was able to make it to a tree near the middle of the river, but Tom was caught in the current and unable to reach the tree. He went under soon after.

Several law enforcement

Public Siren Drill – Wednesday Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.

This sound is to alert the public of impending natural disasters, such as, flash floods, tornados and chemical spills, train wrecks, etc.

Sound #3 Slow Wail = USA under imminent attack There are six alarm sirens stationed at various locations around town. The newest siren is located in the downtown district. The other five Montie Sipma of Superior Care Villa is enjoying the sirens are located in various sunshine and fresh air on a beautiful summer mornlocations across town. Their ing. locations are by the city shop, next to the ice skating rink (by the hospital), by the gazebo, next to the high school, and Did you know … one on the north side of the that you have to pay child tracks. support even if the other parent does not allow you to see the kids? Your kids need sup- The Golden Girls will port no matter what. If there is hold their September a child support order that says luncheon Friday, Sepyou have to pay child support, tember 23, at noon at the The second annual World Fast Draw Association (WFDA) you must pay it. If the other parent won’t let you see the Tavern. competition will be held this weekend, September 23, 24 & 25 kids, you may need to ask the at the Fallon County fairgrounds in Baker. court to help you.

Friday afternoon, starting at 3 p.m., will be a celebrity shoot For more information, please which offers a free opportunity to the public to come out, shoot visit the Families and Kids and test your speed at quick draw pistol action. section of www.MonSaturday and Sunday afternoons the competition is underway tanaLawHelp.org. If you can't at 9 a.m. with some of the fastest draws in the world competing. find the information you want, Gunfighters from many states including Ohio, Oregon, Califor- click on the LiveHelp button. nia, and Canada will compete to win top honors. The public is Or call the Montana Legal welcome to come on out to watch these lightening fast gun- Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899. fighters The City of Baker will conduct a siren drill on September 28, at 7 p.m. This drill is to help familiarize city residents with the three various sounds now being used to warn the public in times of peril.

The new three sounds will be introduced in this order: Sound #1 Fast wail = Fire Call This sound is to alert the firemen and the public of a fire. This is also the same sound that will be sounded the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm for the monthly Firemen’s meeting.

Sound #2 Steady Tone = Peacetime Emergency

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and rescue agencies have searched for his body in the days since, using watercraft, helicopters, K-9s and sonar.

Rough waters prevented dive teams from entering the river Tuesday and Wednesday.

Currently, Nebraska and South Dakota authorities are using boats and an airplane to patrol the river.

Walt and Joene say they are not giving up hope that his body will be found.

“We're very hopeful that even if it takes a month, we'll find a body,” Walt said. “A lot of it depends on the temperature of the river and so on, but we're hopeful.”

A memorial service for Tom Patterson is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3102 Jackson St. The family welcomes the attendance of the community and requests that, in lieu of flowers, people consider donating in Tom's name to the Briar Cliff wrestling program at briarcliff.edu or to his GoFundMe page, which raised nearly $11,000 in its first 20 hours.

Future memorial services will be held in Frostburg,

Maryland, at a later date.

According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Tom Patterson’s body was recovered in the Missouri River ten days later.

Joene and her husband Walt, traveled to Sioux City while the search was in progress. She told her parents that seeing the impact Tom has had on the community has been so heartwarming.

According to Alex Boisjolie, The Sioux City Journal, Joene stated “To see how many paths he has crossed has been overwhelming and heartwarming,” Joene said. “My husband and I have just been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and the number of people within the community, lifelong residents of Sioux City and the surrounding area, that he has come in contact with.”

After positive identification of the body was confirmed, Joene stated, “I have closure.

The community has closure and it’s a relief, “I hoped and I prayed, and I guess my prayers have been answered.”

Brightside Daycare hosted the first Night Golf tournament in quite a few years, on August 26, 2016. The tournament was a huge success!!

There were 72 golfers. The first 9 holes were golfed at dusk and then everyone came in to eat supper which Brightside Daycare staff served.

Then the second 9 holes were golfed in the dark!!

A huge thank you to the staff at Brightside Daycare especially Marla Orcutt!!

Another huge Thank you to our: 1st Place Sponsor: Bank of Baker 2nd Place Sponsor: Griffith Excavating 3rd Place Sponsor: Lakeview Country Club Supper: Jeff Greenlee Registration Bag Items: Big Sky Mini Barns and B & B Septic Services Inc. Best Cart Prize: Sew What Custom Embroidery

Winners of the Tournament were: 1st Place: Derek Van Zee, Kim Van Zee, Presley Straub, and Tanner Varner 2nd Place: Ryan Varner, Marisa Packineau, Dan Lehman, and Amanda Lehman 3rd Place: Dirk O’Connor, Sheila O’Connor, Eddie Coulter, and Shye Coulter 50/50 winner: Jerri Breitbach Best decorated cart: Allan Barth

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

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By Sherry Vogel We received a number of recipes for using those healthy zucchini that are being gifted this time of year. Here is the recipe for the delicious Zucchini Lasagna promised to you last week.

Zucchini Lasagna

By Susan Kirschman 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated 1/2 of a small white onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cups fresh spinach 1 jar organic pasta sauce (any variety) Salt and pepper, to taste Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 3 medium zucchini 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 4 cups shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (16 oz.)

In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 5 minutes or until soft. Add pepper; cook 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Stir in pasta sauce, salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 to 15 or until thickened.

Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/8-inch squares using a knife or mandolin. Sprinkle zucchini with salt; set aside 10 minutes.

Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked; salting it takes out a lot of moisture. Blot off excess moisture with paper towel.

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place zucchini on grill, over high heat. Cover grill; cook until lightly charred on both sides.

Again, use a paper towel to blot excess moisture.

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.

Spread some of the red sauce in bottom of baking dish; layer with enough zucchini to cover. Next, spread with half of the ricotta cheese mixture; top with half of the mozzarella cheese.

Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, making sure to top off with sauce and mozzarella. Cover with foil.

Bake about 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Top with basil.

He Would Not Learn He had a dog that could not learn.

Our orders went unheeded He went for walks but roamed afar And ignored our commands though needed.

But then one day he chased the school bus And maybe grabbed a tire I never saw it happen But the results were dire.

It seemed he pulled a hip joint He went three legged everywhere But hey, did it slow him down at all?

Well for mischief he does his share.

But when we go far a walk today He stops behnd a fence post When he hears a truck a comin’ He cowers down almost.

So he can learn, we know for sure

Brawley, New IRS procedure may help those Continued from page 1 making IRA and retirement plan rollovers Brawley is a native of CorThe Internal Revenue Service today provided a self-certification procedure designed to help recipients of retirement plan distributions who inadvertently miss the 60-day time limit for properly rolling these amounts into another retirement plan or individual retirement arrangement (IRA).

In Revenue Procedure 201647, posted today on IRS.gov, the IRS explained how eligible taxpayers, encountering a variety of mitigating circumstances, can qualify for a waiver of the 60-day time limit and avoid possible early distribution taxes. In addition, the revenue procedure includes a sample self-certification letter that a taxpayer can use to notify the administrator or trustee of the retirement plan or IRA receiving the rollover that they qualify for the waiver.

Normally, an eligible distribution from an IRA or workplace retirement plan can only

qualify for tax-free rollover treatment if it is contributed to another IRA or workplace plan by the 60th day after it was received. In most cases, taxpayers who fail to meet the time limit could only obtain a waiver by requesting a private letter ruling from the IRS. A taxpayer who missed the time limit will now ordinarily qualify for a waiver if one or more of 11 circumstances, listed in the revenue procedure, apply to them. They include a distribution check that was misplaced and never cashed, the taxpayer’s home was severely damaged, a family member died, the taxpayer or a family member was seriously ill, the taxpayer was incarcerated or restrictions were imposed by a foreign country.

Ordinarily, the IRS and plan administrators and trustees will honor a taxpayer’s truthful self-certification that they qualify for a waiver under these circumstances. More-

We just weren’t tough enough.

I wouldn’t recommend it for raisin’ kids But remember, they’re smart enough.

By Prairie Singer May 2016 We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.

We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday.

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

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana

Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday.

Wed., Wed.,

Sept 28: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale & Customer Appreciation Sale Thrus., Oct 6: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale

Thurs.,

Oct 6: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Oct 12: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct 13: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Oct 19: Special All Breeds Calf Sale

Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site.

You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at

605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853

Paul Huffman C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522

over, even if a taxpayer does not self-certify, the IRS now has the authority to grant a waiver during a subsequent examination. Other requirements, along with a copy of a sample self-certification letter, can be found in the revenue procedure.

The IRS encourages eligible taxpayers wishing to transfer retirement plan or IRA distributions to another retirement plan or IRA to consider requesting that the administrator or trustee make a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer, rather than doing a rollover.

Doing so can avoid some of the delays and restrictions that often arise during the rollover process. For more information about rollovers and transfers, check out the Can You Move Retirement Plan Assets? section in Publication 590-A or the Rollovers of Retirement Plan and IRA Distributions page on IRS.gov

vallis, MT, a community located seven miles from Hamilton.

She and her husband Chris moved to Wibaux in 2013 during the oil field boom. Chris is the owner of Tomahawk Construction Services. They moved to Baker a year and a half ago. The Brawleys have four children: Damien Smith, 15, Jesse, 10, Christopher, 8 and Tehya who is six years old.

Katie has been employed at the Baker Country Club this past season.

Brawley was happy to be asked to be the executive director of the Chamber. She stated, “I am big on planning parties and events, not to mention I am a social person, so this is right up my alley for work. I love the thought of coordinating events that help keep our community active.

We live in a small town, so I feel like the more events we plan and successfully carry out, the more we can help put our little town on the map for surrounding areas.”

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2016 Pest Management Tour offers Last Chance Credit Opportunities State University Pesticide Education and Integrated Pest Management Programs are offering the Pest Management Tour (PMT) for private applicators across eastern Montana (Private Applicator Region 4; Figure 1) from October 3rd – 7th. This program is designed to target regions in Montana that are in the final year of the private applicator recertification cycle. Region 4 private applicators must attain six private applicator recertification credits by January 1st, 2017 to requalify into the next certification cycle. Region 4 PMT participants include Valley, Daniels, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Richland, McCone, Custer, Fallon/Carter, Garfield and Rosebud county MSU Ex-

tension offices.

Credits will be offered for private applicators. Private applicators may opt to attend only a morning or afternoon session for 3 private applicator credits; or both for 6 credits. Pesticide applicator credits can be viewed online at https://app.mt.gov/pest/ind ex.

Speakers will deliver presentations on preventing pesticide drift, preventing herbicide carryover, managing cropland insects, management of ground squirrels and Prairie Dogs, managing Narrowleaf Hawksbeard, managing pulse and wheat diseases, water quality and pesticide performance and forage pest management (presentations vary by location). MSU representa-

tives speaking at the tour include Dr. Fabian Menalled (MSU Cropland Weed Specialist), Dr. Jane Mangold (MSU Rangeland Weed Specialist), Dr. Emily Glunk (MSU Forage Specialist), Dr. Kevin Wanner (MSU Crop Insect Specialist), Stephen Vantassel (MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist), Dr. Mary Burrows (MSU Plant Pathologist) and Dr. Cecil Tharp (MSU Pesticide Education Specialist). The tour will cover 10 locations in 5 days.

Thursday, October 6th, 2016 Baker, MT: Thee Garage Free Lunch Provided; No Fee Pre-registration mandatory by September 29th Local Contact and Pre-registration: Elin Kittelmann,

Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent Phone or Email: (406)778-7110, elin.kittelmann@montana.edu The 2016 MSU Pest Management Tour is designed as a last chance opportunity for private applicators to obtain recertification credits before the January 1st deadline in PAT region 4 (eastern MT). Each program will offer 3 private applicator recertification credits for attending either the morning or afternoon sessions.

A private applicator may also wish to attend both sessions to accumulate six recertification credits.

Commercial/government applicator credits will also be offered.

Extension of Current Biennial Fee Rule

Blood Drive

Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today that it is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of the 2014 Biennial Fee Rule through December 2017. The Biennial Fee Rule is an assemblage of user fees and associated rules for the Montana State Park system. The current fee rule was approved by the Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on October 15, 2014. Comments accepted through Friday, September 30th, 2016, at 5pm.

As proposed, the current fee rule would be extended through December 2017 in order to shift the timeline for proposal of a new fee rule.

The current timeline for proposal and passage of the Biennial Fee Rule is such that its implementation occurs after camping reservations have been received for the effective year. This results in lost revenue and inefficiencies in implementation. By shifting the timeline from April (currently August) and approval to June (currently October), implementa-

Baker Community Blood Drive will be Wednesday, September 28, from 1-7 p.m. (note the change in time) at the Baker Senior Citizen Center, 420 W. Montana Ave. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call Ella Arnell at 406-7783829 to make your appointment to donate.

Remember to bring your ID, eat a good meal and drink lots of fluids.

tion of the fee rule can take place prior to the opening of the 9-month camping reservation window resulting in increased revenue, greatly improved field processes, and better customer service.

In addition, the proposal would make minimal changes to the current rule to reflect updated bicycle campsite fees and to remove portions of the rule which are now covered under the Arm Rules passed by the Board in April, 2016.

The updated bicycle campsite fees would change from 410 to $6 for Montana residents and from $18 to $12 for non-residents.

User fees are the second largest source of revenue for Montana State Parks and are critical to sustaining a quality state park system.

Montana State Parks does not receive revenue generated through hunting or fishing licenses.

To review the proposed extension and update of the 2014 Montana State Parks Biennial Fee Rule visit stateparks.mt.gov click on ‘Public No-

NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Ambulance Board -2 positions – (1)-4 year term; (1)- term expires June 30, 2018 Cemetery Board -1 position – 3 year term Council on Aging -1 position – 3 year term Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) -1 position – term expires June 30, 2018 Tax Appeal Board -1 position – 3 year term “Letter of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due by Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106.

The Commissioners will appoint Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

tices/Submit Comments’ on the right-hand task bar.

The public is invited to comment on the proposed user fee changes.

Public comments are due

by Friday, September 30 at 5 pm.

To comment online, visit direct link: http://stateparks.mt.gov/ news/publicNotices/biennial-commissionrule/pn_0005.html Or go to stateparks.mt.gov click on ‘Public Notices/Submit Comments’ on the right-hand task bar.

The public can also email comments to FWPParksRules@mt.gov or send comments by regular mail to: Montana State Parks, 2014 Biennial Fee Rule Extension, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

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No Hunting Signs $1.00 Each FALLON COUNTY TIMES H ap py B ir th da y September 23 Carter Kendall, Tom Barth, Vivian Pinnow September 24 Ashtyn Arnold, Daniel Weeks, Tannon Dukart, Taylyn Dukart September 25 Mike Gunderson, Brianna Rambur, Maddison Schaaf, Mandi Arnold, Maralee Burdick, Sheena Abrams September 26 Becky Abrams, Shaleigh Irigoin, Will Rost September 27 Eddie Ford, Jayden Hastig, Steve Spriggs September 28 Jolyn Rost, Kiera Varner September 29 Millie Ford, Sady Harbaugh, Angela Schallenberger, Braxton Packineau, George Dietz, Lois Geving

Call 406-778-3344 or email fctimes@midrivers.com if you have a birthday you would like listed September 30 - October 6.

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NOTICE Fair Board has three (3) open positions. Two (2) of the positions will fill three (3) year terms and one (1) position will fill a remaining one (1) year term. If you are interested in being a member on the 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 10:00 AM, Monday, September 26, 2016.

“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 make the appointments on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. These appointments will be effective October 1, 2016.

FALLON COUNTY TIMES Starting in Fall 2016 we’ll take an inside look at successful businesses and institutions located in Fallon County.

Success Stories publish monthly throughout the year. Each of the Success Stories will run as a full page IN FULL COLOR, include an honor roll listing down one side of the page and most importantly, you receive a framed color copy of the ad to display in your place of business.

Your story will appear on the back page. It will also be featured for 1-year on our web page in a Flip Book and individual hyperlinked pages.

The dates reserved for Success Stories are on a first come, first served basis, so call today!

Fallon County Times P.O. Box 679 Baker, Montana 59313 • 406-778-3344 To publish your Success Story, contact: Tammy O’Donnell • 406-778-3344 • fctimes@midrivers.com

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

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Morriah Kesinger at work during the Fall Festival held August 10.

Entrepreneurs of summer

By Sherry Vogel Morriah Kesinger, of Baker, started her business Soho Arts at the age of thirteen. Now at seventeen, she has more business experience than most managers twice her age.

Soho Arts started out as a crafters table at a local bazaar.

It now has expanded to a canopy tent venue that is a common site at most of the area craft shows and street fairs.

Morriah’s inventory has also grown. The young artist began selling various objects that were hand painted. Her talent was evident on rock paperweights, refrigerator magnets and the like. Her offerings have branched out to Para chord bracelets and crosses to decorated key chains and magnets to canvas paintings and pencil/pen sketchings, crocheted art and ceramic sculptures.

As of late the young entrepreneur has diversified her

range of products by adding face painting to her repertoire.

Face painting has been very profitable and is a lot of fun.

Morriah has compiled a portfolio of artwork that she has become very proficient at replicating on the human face.

The customer is able to leaf through her book of face art, select their favorite design and Morriah goes to work.

She transforms beautiful art on sometimes “squirming, giggling little canvases.” She has now expanded her market area to birthday parties, family reunions and children’s community events.

Soho Art has helped this young entrepreneur to realize the commitment and success of running a business. She has first hand experience in marketing, advertising, market trends and pricing.

Morriah has learned a few things about marketing research. She has learned by trial and error what does and

Morriah Kesinger doesn’t sell. Perhaps the most difficult education she has gleaned as a crafter is to derive a fair market price for her creations without cutting herself short. Most crafters will tell you that the hours involved in producing their creations aren’t always compensated.

Hats off to Morriah Kesinger entrepreneur extraordinaire - a young teenager with experience beyond her years.

Good luck Morriah! The community is excited to watch as your business savvy leads you to a successful future.

IRS Urges Taxpayers to Check Their Withholding The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider a mid-year tax withholding checkup following several new factors that could affect their refunds in 2017. Taking a closer look at the taxes being withheld can help ensure the right amount is withheld, either for tax refund purposes or to avoid an unexpected tax bill next year.

The withholding review takes on even more importance this year given a new

tax law change that requires the IRS to hold refunds a few weeks for some early filers in 2017 claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit. In addition, the IRS and state tax administrators continue to strengthen identity theft and refund fraud protections, which means some tax returns could again face additional review time next year to protect against fraud.

“With these changes, it

makes good sense on many different levels to check on your withholding and plan ahead for next tax season,” said IRS Commissioner John Oscine. “It's a personal choice if you want to have extra money withheld to get a bigger tax refund, but you have options available if you prefer to have a smaller refund next year and more take-home money now.”

So far in 2016, the IRS has issued more than 102 million

tax refunds out of 140 million total individual returns processed, with the average refund well over $2,700. Historically, the refund amount has increased over time.

By adjusting the Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, taxpayers can ensure that the right amount is taken out of their pay throughout the year so that they don’t pay too much tax and have to wait until they file their tax return to get any refund. Employers use the form to figure the amount of federal income tax to be withheld from pay.

When considering refund issues, the IRS wants taxpayers to be aware several factors could affect the timing of their tax refunds next year.

A major change will affect some early tax filers claiming two key credits who won't see their refunds until after Feb. 15.

Beginning in 2017, a new law requires the IRS to hold refunds on tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February.

Under the change required by Congress in the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS must hold the entire refund – even the portion not associated with the EITC and ACTC -until at least Feb. 15. This change helps ensure that taxpayers get the refund they are owed by giving the agency more time to help detect and prevent fraud.

As in past years, the IRS will begin accepting and processing tax returns once the filing season begins. All taxpayers should file as usual and tax return preparers should also submit returns as they normally do. Even though the IRS cannot issue refunds for some early filers until at least Feb. 15, the IRS reminds taxpayers that most refunds will still be issued within the normal timeframe: 21 days or less, after being accepted for processing by the IRS. “This is an important change to be aware of for some taxpayers used to getting an early refund,” Oscine said. “We'll be focusing on awareness of this change throughout the fall, but it's important for taxpayers who might be affected by this to be aware of the change for their planning purposes. Although we still ex-

pect to issue most refunds within 21 days, we don't want people caught by surprise if they get their refund a few weeks later than previous years.”

As the IRS steps up its efforts to combat identity theft and tax refund fraud through its many processing filters, legitimate refund returns sometimes get delayed. While the IRS is working diligently to stop fraudulent refunds from being issued, it is also focused on releasing legitimate refunds as quickly as possible.

The IRS, state tax agencies and the private sector tax industry continue to work together to fight fraud through their unprecedented Security Summit partnership. Additional safeguards will be set in place for the upcoming 2017 filing season.

“These increased security screenings are invisible to most taxpayers,” Oscine said.

“But we want people to be aware we are taking additional steps to protect taxpayers from identity theft and that sometimes means the real taxpayers face a slight delay in their refunds. As we continue improving our processes and working with the states and the tax industry, we will stop more fraud while also finetuning our tools to reduce the number of innocent taxpayers who might see a refund delay.”

The agency encourages taxpayers to check their tax withholding now. Whether they prefer more earned money during the year or a large refund, checking withholding can ensure people don’t receive an unexpected tax bill next year. Making these checks in the late summer or early fall can give taxpayers enough time to adjust their withholdings before the tax year ends in December.

There are also some important reminders for taxpayers who receive advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit under the Affordable Care Act. People who have advance

payments of the premium tax credit made to their insurance company on their behalf should report life changes to their Marketplace. Changes in circumstances that should be reported include moving to a new address and changes to income or family size. Reporting these changes will help individuals avoid large differences between the advance credit payments and the amount of the premium tax credit allowed on their tax return, which may affect their refund or balance due.

The IRS encourages people in the shared economy who also have a job with an employer to take a close look at their withholding, which can help avoid unexpected tax issues with their income from such things as driving a car or renting a home.

In many cases, a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, is all that is needed to make an adjustment. Taxpayers submit it to their employer and the employer uses the form to figure the amount of federal income tax to be withheld from pay.

The IRS offers several online resources to help taxpayers bring taxes paid closer to what is owed. They are available anytime on IRS.gov.

They include: •IRS Withholding Calculator – Online tool helps determine the correct amount of tax to withhold.

•IRS Publication 505 – Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax. •Tax Withholding – Complete information on withholding, estimated taxes, FAQs, and more.

Self-employed taxpayers, including those involved in the sharing economy, can use the Form 1040-ES worksheet to correctly figure their estimated tax payments. If they also work for an employer, they can often forgo making these quarterly payments by instead having more tax taken out of their pay.

NO HUNTING AND NO TRESSPASSING on Miriam Kirschten’s land East of Baker, North of Highway 12

Inventory Reduction Tire Sale September 19 - 23, 2016

At our NEW LOCATION! 605 Montana Ave. (West Car Wash) For more information call our new shop location at 406-778-2384 We are still moving ahead with our building construction, but due to unforseen circumstances and waiting for proper permits, it might be delayed until spring.

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REAL ESTATE ____________________________ REAL ESTATE: For real estate listings, call Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC at 406-778-2402. Jim Hurley, owner/broker, 406-7782402 or 406-778-3735; or Judy Brown, 406-891-0133.

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NOTICE ____________________________ HOLIDAY BAZAAR: November 19, at Ekalaka, MT in CCHS gym from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Welcoming vendors. Spaces are 8x6 for $20 and 5x6 for $10. Contact Anne Fix 406-775-6426,email annefix@midrivers.com or Facebook message me.

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WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests.

Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201.

37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message.

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FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Glendive mobile home for rent two bedroom/one bath $550/mo utilities extra. No pets/no smoking inside. 406-2530451 or 406-939-1720.

39-40c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two apartments. Two bedroom, one bath, washer/dryer.

Call 406-891-1414.

39-40c __________________________ FOR RENT: Commercial/Shop/Gar age for rent. 2,100 sq. ft. shop, two overhead doors, 500 sq. ft. office space included. Located in commercial area, easy access, floor drains, bathroom, move in ready. 406-8910453.

39-42c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished apartments, utilities paid, no pets. $600 a month plus $600 cleaning/ damage deposit. 406-778-6794, 406975-6794, 406-778-3996. 37tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bath trailer home in Plevna.

Peace Lutheran Church, call 406772-5529.

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FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: 500 ton wheat hay, 150 ton pea hay, 200 ton of 1st cutting alfalfa, 500 ton of 2nd cutting alfalfa, 1,000 ton of 2015 grass alfalfa. Call Charles 406-951-1650.

39-42c __________________________ 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.

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AUCTION __________________________ LAND AUCTION: 316 Acres of exceptional crop and pasture land with 242.7 acres currently enrolled in CRP -- prime habitat for wildlife! Located in Golden Valley County, ND with excellent access from ND Hwy 16. Part of the

Western North Dakota Land Auctions Event! Auction to be held Oct. 13, 2016 in Medora, ND. Contact Kevin Pifer at 701.238.5810 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099, www.pifers.com.

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Fallon County Planning Board Monday, October 3, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. 7:00 p.m.

The Fallon County Planning Board will be holding a public hearing to update the Fallon County Growth Policy. All information pertaining to this public hearing may be viewed and comments may be made to the Fallon County Planning Department located at 10 West Fallon Ave. or by calling 406-778-7111.

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HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna School has a position open for a parttime/seasonal and substitute bus driver. Wage is $20.77/hour. Qualifications: must be able to train and acquire a class B CDL with S&P endorsement, must pass a background check and drug screening, must have a clean driving record, must be able to pass DOT physical, must be of legal age to obtain CDL, meet employer requirements and must be able to work well with children as well as other adults.

Contact Supt. Walker if you are interested or have any questions at 406-772-5666 or come to the school to pick up an application.

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MNAXLP __________________________ Rodd A. Hamman #599 Calton Hamman & Wolff, P.C. 2075 Central Avenue, Suite 4 Billings, MT 59102 Ph: (406) 656-0900 Fax: (406) 656-0900 roddhamman@chwlawfirm.com Attorney for Applicant Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Betty Ruth Whitmore, Deceased.

Judge Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 2016-22 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to Judith Ann Whitmore, the personal representative, return receipt requested, c/o Calton Hamman & Wolff, P.C., 2075 Central Avenue, Suite 4, Billings, MT 59102-4956, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled court.

Dated this 30th day of August, 2016. s/Judith Ann Whitmore s/Rodd A. Hamman 38-40c

NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2016 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. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount to be applied to a qualifying household. Eligibility standards for the above government assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission and state commissions.

Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406778-2812 or 1-800-452-2288 for further information.

LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fallon County Planning Board Monday, October 3, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. 7:00 p.m.

The Fallon County Planning Board will be holding a public hearing to amend the Fallon County Subdivision Regulations to include expedited review and subsequent minor review. All information pertaining to this public hearing may be viewed and comments may be made to the Fallon County Planning Department located at 10 West Fallon Ave. or by calling 406-778-7111.

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MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REAL ESTATE

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Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTING 2 BR - 1BA - open kitchen living area - main floor laundry - large 1715 sq ft. garage shop - Nice Residential Corner Lot 622 Dakota Ave.

Baker Police Department • September 12, 2016 - September 18, 2016 - 30 Calls for service: 3 vehicle unlocks, 7 traffic stops, 4 animal complaints, 1 non-injury crash, 5 agency assists, 4 public assists, 1 residential disturbance, 3 law enforcement information reports, 1 theft report, 1 stranded motorist assist Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-7782222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.

FROM THE BENCH Justice Court • Kenneth Allan Bretzel, Plevna, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/19/16.

• Kenneth Allan Bretzel, Plevna, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle owner or operator - 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 8/19/16.

• Lloyd W. Ehret, Plevna, operating in violation of restrictions imposed on D/L, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 7/25/16.

• Lloyd W. Ehret, Plevna, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 7/25/16.

• Robert Alan Dekrey, Bismarck, ND, speeding on noninterstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/21/16.

• Clinton J. Lesh, Baker, possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18), 1st offense, $385 with $200 suspended on conditions for six months (2/24/17), community service of 20 hours, workers compensation fee of $10, attend, complete, comply and pay for the MIP course, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete community service as agreed/ordered, complete by 1/5/17, attend, complete, comply and pay for the MIP course, complete by 11/1/16, shall not enter any establishment where

that each club will create in local business windows. The window display will have a theme of “4-H Grown” and will depict the fun and learning that happens in their club.

The 4-H’ers will also be able to show the community their 4-H pride by displaying yard signs that read “4-H Grows Here”. The next activity will be on Wednesday, October 5th, everyone is welcome to “Go Green” and wear green to school or work. This is a simple way that you can show your support for the 4-H program.

If you would like more information on how to become a 4-H member or leader, please contact the Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

HELP WANTED

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3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave.

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year, no violations of any local, state for federal laws, pay fine, fees, and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete jail sentence as ordered, notify the court/counsel immediately, with 48 hours, of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 8/6/16.

• Derek Michael Lauwers, Billings, MT, operating a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial drivers license, 1st offense, dismissed by Prosecution with prejudice, ticket issued 5/31/16.

• Robbie N. Slagter, Baker, HFTWL - fishing without a license as established by law or department, bond forfeited $135, ticket issued 7/31/16.

City Court • Cierra Dawn Coon, Baker, animal at large, bond forfeited $30, ticket issued 8/11/16.

• Cierra Dawn Coon, Baker, vicious animal, bond forfeited $150, ticket issued 8/11/16.

• Brian Tracy Wike, Baker, fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $1,000, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 8/1/16.

• Nash Delrio Sauers, Baker, improper color or use of undercarriage decorative lighting, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 6/10/16.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to be lifted at Medicine Rocks State Park Submitted by Marla Prell, Information Officer, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Effective Friday, September 16 at midnight, campfires and smoking are no longer banned at Medicine Rocks State Park in Carter County, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

Carter County Commissioners have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions throughout the county following a sea-

sonal decrease in temperatures. FWP follows the county’s lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within that county, so its restrictions also will be lifted at Medicine Rocks State Park.

Signage announcing the restrictions at the park will be removed at the first opportunity.

Despite cooler weather, fire danger still exists, so recreationists are urged to used continued caution.

HELP WANTED

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities F/T HOUSE KEEPER NURSING SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR

RN, LPN, AND C.NA. POSITIONS

FOR OUR LONG TERM CARE AND CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL. PLEASE CONTACT SUE LUNDE WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 406-778-5185.

TEMPORARY PHELBOTOMIST/LAB ASSISTANT FOR 60 DAYS.

ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,

NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE

alcohol is the chief item of sale with the exception of food to-go orders, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hrs) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 8/20/16.

• Gerorge William Boadle, Jr, Sand Coulee, MT, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 99/70, bond forfeited $120, ticket issued 8/16/16.

• Gerorge William Boadle, Jr, Sand Coulee, MT, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/16/16.

• Alexander Robert Canen, Glendive, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 79/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 8/21/16.

• Laurie Ragle, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to reregister, fine of $85, ticket issued 8/6/16.

• Laurie Ragle, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, fine of $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for six months (2/17/17), 180 days jail with 178 days suspended on conditions for six months, two days jail to be completed by 10/1/16, loss of driver’s license by the state for a period of one

LAB IS LOOKING FOR A SHORT TERM

Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos.

Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

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National 4-H Week October 2–8, 2016 Today, 4-H is growing the next generation of leaders.

These leaders will be needed to face the challenges that the future will bring. 4-H teaches youth across the nation important skills that will be beneficial to their futures. These skills include, problem solving, accountability, time management, record keeping, and many more. Youth that are involved in 4-H, not only have an opportunity to make an impact in their community but they could also make a difference in their country or world.

Please join the Fallon County 4-H’ers in celebrating National 4-H Week October 2-8.

This year Fallon County 4H’ers will be celebrating National 4-H week through several activities. The first activity will be window displays

Experienced Water Truck Driver position available.

Competitive wages, health insurance, & 401K plan.

MUST PASS DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST. Please call 406-778-3856, stop in the office for an application, or go to our website to fill out an application. www.4jwellservice.com

PURCHASING IS LOOKING FOR A SHORT TERM

TEMPORARY PURCHASING CLERK FOR 90 DAYS.

Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs.

All Positions Will Remain Open Until Filled. EOE.

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS __________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-7211444 or visit www.creative-finance.com __________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGES: Draw eligible cash out of your home & eliminate mortgage payments. Seniors 62+!

FHA insured. Purchase, refinance & VA loans also. In home personal service. Free 28 page catalog. 406-2198407.

All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage.Com __________________________________________

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NW Montana Real Estate. Multiple large acre parcels.

Timbered. Water. Bordered by National Forest. Company owned.Tungstenholdings.com.

(406)293-3714 __________________________________________ General manager needed for southeastern Montana weekly. Responsible for revenue generation with knowledge of news and advertising. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, benefits.

Apply to msmidt@countrymedia.net. __________________________________________ Northwest Montana weekly seeks full-time reporter for busy, county seat. $11/hr. to start. Send cover letter, resume, three writing and photo samples to: summer@val-

leyjournal.net. __________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com _________________________________________ For Sale 2- 16x80 mobile homes in great condition $35,000 delivered and set up within 150 miles of Billings.

406-259-4663. __________________________________________

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Practice and Performance___________

By Daris Howard I was an offensive guard on our high school football team. We had a good line. We worked hard and practiced hard. Our backs were incredibly talented, but too often, because of their talent, they didn’t practice to their full potential.

Often their efforts were only half-hearted. Johnson, our leading receiver, was the worst. He would run out, turn, and pick up just about anything that the quarterback threw at him. He would always pull in the passes, but he was often sloppy. He and I were two opposites. What I lacked in talent I made up for in intensity, and many of the other players yelled at me for it.

Our first game was coming up, and our coach wanted us to do some actual practice as if we were in a game situation. The offense huddled, and the quarterback called a pass to Johnson. We lined up, and the ball was quickly snapped.

The line defended well, and the pass was completed. Johnson caught it and slipped past the defender. He ran a short distance and then both stopped and walked back to the scrimmage line.

Coach turned to the defender. “Hazelton, why did you stop?”

“Johnson caught the ball,” Hazelton said.

“But he was still seventy yards from the goal line!” Coach yelled. “Do you plan to just let the receiver waddle down for a score in a real game?”

“No,” Hazelton meekly said.

Coach then turned to Johnson. “And Johnson, what was that little dance you did after you caught the ball? Why didn’t you run for the goal?”

“It’s just practice, Coach,” Johnson said. “No need to wear ourselves out.”

Coach was livid. “Well, you better wear yourself out. The linemen are going full force, and you better be, too.”

A couple of running plays were called and then another pass. Johnson caught the ball and did his dance again, then he and the defender came walking back. Coach could take no more.

Coach yelled to the quarterback, “I will decide what plays you call from now on.” He then turned to me. “Howard, you are defensive tackle.”

“But Coach,” I said, “I’ve never played defense before.”

“You know what the line does,” Coach replied. “And all you have to do is get whoever’s got the ball. Just go after them with the same ferocity you use to defend on offense.”

I nodded and moved into the defensive tackle position. The ball was snapped, and the fullback came through the line carrying the ball. I tackled him at the line of scrimmage.

“Howard,” he yelled, “don’t hit so hard. It’s just practice.”

The next play was a pass, but before the quarterback got it off, I tackled him. “Criminy, Howard,” he said. “It’s just practice.”

The next play was another pass. This time, the quarterback quickly got it off, and Johnson evaded the defender and caught it. I was already headed toward that part of the field. Johnson did his little dance and turned just as I hit him. As I stood and helped him to his feet he started yelling and swearing at me. “It’s just practice, you idiot.”

I jogged back to the line, and Johnson walked. The whole way there I could hear him swearing at me even while Coach was praising me.

Coach called another pass on the next play. Again, the quarterback got it off quickly and Johnson caught it. But this time he looked and saw me coming. He turned and ran. We ran the whole length of the field, and even though he was slightly faster, he apparently thought I would quit and turn back, so he slowed. I tackled him only a few yards from the goal line. If he had been mad on the previous play, it was nothing compared to this time.

When he approached the line, still swearing at me, Coach told him to shut up. Coach then turned to me. “Howard, tell everyone what you told me when I asked you why you are so intense.”

“You perform like you practice,” I replied.

Coach nodded and then turned to the rest of the team. “You all remember that. You perform like you practice.”

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Farm Safety and Health Week will be held Sept. 18-24 in conjunction with the National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year’s theme is “Farm Safety…A Legacy to be Proud Of."

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Baker Fire Dept. displays Old Glory in honor of the fifteenth Anniversary of 9-11.

This is the 73rd observance of the National Farm Safety and Health Week that was originally declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt signed the first proclamation for farm safety in 1944 because of the high injury rate in agriculture that was impacting the nation’s production efforts during World War II. Nearly 75 years later agriculture still ranks as the most dangerous industry in the United States.

Today, safety professionals use this week to remind those working within the industry to be careful. Agriculture has the highest annual death rates per 100,000 workers in the nation, surpassing all the other industries including mining, construction and manufacturing. Agriculture’s death rate is more than five times higher than all U.S. industries combined. This high death rate is why Iowans must use safe farming practices during harvest and throughout the

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Wholesale • Retail Agricultural Products

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“Teach kids farm safety”

The Iowa Farm Safety Council encourages Iowans to make better safety and health decisions this harvest season and during the next year. You can prepare to prevent serious injuries and death by: • cautiously approaching field adjustments or repairs, • taking precautions to avoid slips and falls, • making smart decisions while assigning tasks to youth, and • understanding how physical abilities change with aging.

Join the Iowa Farm Safety Council and the National Safety Council in promoting safety during the 73rd annual National Farm Safety and Health Week Sept. 18-24, 2016. During this time please encourage others to adopt safe practices and behaviors as we prepare to prevent injuries during this harvest season.

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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a proclamation Sept. 9 to commemorate the week. The proclamation calls for all Iowans to “work together to control and mitigate these farm risks.” Working to make farms safer is crucial to a state like Iowa that has more than 90 percent of its land used in agriculture and distributes more than $10 billion worth of agricultural products each year, the proclamation notes.

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