VOLUME 99
ISSUE 39
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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New priest settling in at Catholic Church in Baker By Lori Kesinger Being a priest in the United States is a lot different than in his home country of India, Father Phillip Chinnappan expressed. The priest was recently assigned to St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker after serving a year at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. “I am replacing Father Thomas Tobin who served here for 38 years,” Father Phillip stated. “I thank Father Tobin for his service.”
Father Phillip first came to the United States to the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in July 2014. He said it took some time to adjust to the culture and the people but he has found people to be very kind and generous. Father Phillip has been assigned to serve as pastoral administrator not only for the parishioners in Baker, but also St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Plevna and St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Ekalaka. “I like to be with the people and pray not only for the Catholic but also for the people who live in Baker
and the surrounding areas,” Father Phillip noted. “I hope and pray things will go well. Let us love one anther and enjoy the creation of God. I wish you all the best and God bless you all.” Beginning in October, Baker Mass will be on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Ekalaka Mass will be only on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Plevna Mass will be only on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and no Mass will be held in Plevna on the first Sunday of the month.
Most interstate speed limits increasing to 80 mph
Dustan Davis of Baker, second from the left, draws with the best during the Celebrity Shoot at the frist World Fast Draw competition in Baker.
Cowboy Fast Draw fires up competition By Lori Kesinger dues and fees, and be willing to wear western attire at all competitions. As fast as lightning, gunfighters drew their pistols and fired but they For more information, contact Dan Lagasse at 406-778-2171 or 701-290walked away smiling and unharmed. It was the first ever World Fast 1991. You can also learn more about Fast Draw on the fastdraw.org website or World Fast Draw Association Facebook page. Draw Association (WFDA) competition to be held in Baker. About 30 experienced shooters from across the US and Canada were involved in the competition held at the exhibit hall Sept. 19 and 20. A few locals even gave the sport a try during open shooting Sept. 18. To win at the Fast Draw competition, you had to be fast and accurate with a single-action revolver. Shooters fired a wax bullet at a target no more than 15 feet away while a timing clock recorded the draws. First place in Men’s Index was Mike Pantano from Abilene, Kansas and in Women’s Index, his wife, Sarah Pantano. First place in Men’s Thumbing Division was Howard Darby from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and in Women’s Thumbing Division was Megan Arnold from Monument, Colorado. Plans are being made for another round of Fast Draw competition next September in Baker. “We had a good time. Everyone liked the venue and said the community was really helpful with sponsorship,” said Dan Lagasse, WFDA member from Baker. “Shooters are looking forward to coming back.” To become involved in the WFDA, an individual has to pay necessary Wax bullets are used in a single-action revolver.
Public Health Department recommends flu shot By Lori Kesinger It’s not too early to get your flu shot, according to Fallon County Public Health Department. Even though the influenza season doesn’t usually begin until October, Montana has already had influenza reports from six counties. Getting vaccinated every year is one of the best ways to prevent influenza from affecting you and your family. As the circulating viruses change, the vaccine is updated to address what is expected to circulate. A new shot is needed to boost defenses against changing viruses. Even when the vaccine is given in early fall, the protection provided by vaccination lasts through the entire flu season. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness. The flu comes on suddenly, unlike a cold. People who have the flu may have some or all of these symptoms: Fever (not everyone will have a fever) or feeling feverish/chills, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches,
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headaches, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. People with the flu can make others sick one day before symptoms appear and up to five days after symptoms begin. Many health departments and physicians recommend a full seven days at home before returning to work or school. Influenza vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits, missed work or school as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. The Health Department also recommends the following prevention steps: • Stay home when you are sick. By doing this, you help prevent others from catching your illness at work, school, daycare and the general public. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose
with your sleeve not your hand. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. • Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. The Public Health Department will hold a flu shot clinic Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a drive-thru flu shot clinic Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Public Health location at 225 S. 3rd St. West in Baker. No appointment is necessary for the flu shot clinics any other time an appointment is needed. If you have any questions concerning influenza, call the Fallon County Public Health Department at 406-778-2824.
By Lori Kesinger Drivers in Montana will soon have an 80 mph speed limit on most interstate highways across the state. Gov. Steve Bullock signed Senate Bill 375 into law earlier this year increasing the limit from 75 mph. The new speed limit will become effective Oct. 1. Certain sections of interstate highways such as through mountain passes or canyons may stay at 75 mph. The bill also leaves the speed limit at 65 mph through urban areas of more than 50,000 people. The speed limit will stay at 70 mph during the daytime and 65 mph during the nighttime on two-lane highways. Interstate speeding fines will also increase from $20 to $40 for speeding up to 10 mph over the limit but will stay at $20 on two-lane highways for the same violation. Fines will increase on all highways from $40 to $70 for 11 to 20 mph over the limit, from $70 to $120 for 21 to 30 mph over the limit, and from $100 to $200 if more than 31 mph over the limit.
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Construction starts on Highway 7 Drivers on Highway 7 South can expect minor delays as reconstruction activities begin 12.3 miles south of Baker to 20.2 miles south of Baker. Reduced speed of 35 mph is expected through work zones.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, September 30, 2005Pastors Danny and Keri Winter have lived in Baker for a few months. Danny is pastor of the Assembly of God Church and Keri provides music for the church. The Assembly of God Church in Baker is the Winters’ first church. . . Thadd O’Donnell and Rob Stanton, graduates of Baker High School, will be inducted into the Dickinson State University Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 7. . . Four generation picture: Angie Rabbitt with her daughter Allana, grandmother Jean Rost, and great-grandmother Joan Beach. . . Punt, Pass and Kick competition was held Sept. 18 at the Baker High School football field. Winners were: Girls - Solenn Jacobsen, Marni Wade, and Dannie Harrison; Boys - Jeffrey Fisher, Duncan Wyrick, and Kyle DuCharme. . . . U.S. Senator Conrad Burns announced fire fighting grants for Montana through the Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards Program. The Baker Volunteer Fire District will receive $71,250. . . Three local Montana National Guardsmen of I190th Military Policy Company stationed at Fort Riley, KS were selected to represent the state of Montana in the worldwide War-Fighter Competition. Specialist Chris Heiser of Baker was one of the three selected. . . Wanted to buy or lease in Baker: A restaurant to put in a Chinese buffet. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, September 29, 1995Mike Menger and Chad Shepherd are pictured with a moose they bagged in the Gardiner area. The moose had an 8x8 rack with a 39” spread. It weighed approximately 1,000 pounds live. . . David Espeland is the new CEO at Fallon Medical Complex. He comes to Baker from San Francisco where he worked as the chief financial strategist for Bank of America. . . Baker Lake spillway will be getting some much needed repairs as soon as next summer. Built in 1941, the spillway has held up very well for 81 years. Total cost of the repairs will be about $600,000. . . Newell Lumber has sold all its inventory and closed the doors. . . Fertile Prairie School is up on wheels and ready to be moved to its new home 40 miles south of Miles City. Its name will be S Y School. . . Reiny Straub proudly displays the 24 lb. King Salmon he caught in Canada. . . Thursday night temperatures dropped to 12 degrees and Friday night to 17 degrees. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 26, 1985-Governor Ted Schwinden, Lt. Governor George Turman and seven other state commissioners faced a half full court room Wednesday morning as the
state offices conducted “business as usual” in Baker, State Capital for a Day. . . Shane Bettenhausen and Dean Keirle traveled to Spearfish last weekend to participate in the TriState Pistol Shoot. Shane was the winner in Class C and received a gun and a belt buckle for his fine performance. Dean, who also competed in the Class C division received a belt buckle. . . Arnold and Vivian Pinnow will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sept. 29. . . Homecoming king and queen are Dale Singer and Vicki Arnell. . . Dale and Wilbert Schweigert are giving no-till a fair trial on the Big Hill Ranch. . . Don Morris, Walt Stieg, Tom McGonigal, and Duane Quenzer were elected to the hospital board Tuesday night. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 25, 1975 -- The Chamber of Commerce again took on the task of feeding thousands of area residents with five beef and hundreds of pounds of baked beans at their annual “Beef Barbecue”. . . Two of the Baker High School teachers, Larry Bender and Dick Heron, attended the 1975 Distributive Education Conference. . . Herb Straub, area rancher and city resident, resigned his position on the Fallon County Study Commission to accept the position of city alderman to fill the unexpired term of Roy Bettenhausen. Bettenhausen resigned after selling his home in Baker. He plans to rebuild in the country. . . Rev. Donald Gordineer will be installed as pastor of the American Lutheran Church, Baker, and Peace Lutheran Church, Plevna. . . Tim Jensen of Baker was a repeat winner as top judge during range judging at Montana 4-H Congress in Bozeman. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 16, 1965-- Donald Steen showed moving pictures and told of ranching operations in eastern Australia for the Plevna PTA last Friday evening. Steen, who took the pictures last spring, plans to move to Australia with his wife and three children in November. . . Miss Beverly Quenzer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Quenzer was given the “Operator of the Month Award” for August by the Glendive Mountain States Telephone Company. . . Randi Bergstrom won the cloverleaf barrel race, placed in sheep tying, was runner-up for all around champion at the Junior Rodeo held at Wibaux. . . Service pins were awarded to members of the Fallon Memorial staff at a party in the dining room last Thursday. Mrs. Emma Schopp, who has been on the staff since the hospital opened June, 1953, gave the pins as follows: ten year pins to Alice Bettenhausen, Mary Stevens, Berniece Gregerson and Emma Klein. Coleman
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Krokker was also given a special award. Five year pins went to Jessie Steiber, Ethel Gustafson, Marion Hartse, Anna Sherva, Julie Stevens, Lois Rose, and Edna Skidmore. Three year pins to Sidney Fleck, Margaret Jensen, Fay McFarland, Katherine Schwartz, and Anna Schopp.
Family movie night on the big screen By Lori Kesinger
Though Baker no longer has a movie theater, another opportunity to see a movie on a big screen will be this Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Longfellow Gymnasium. The Fallon County Recreation Department is hosting the family movie night to give families an opportunity to do something together locally. The movie being shown is Disney’s latest “Cinderella”, rated PG. Lily James stars as
60 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 22, 1955 -- Fallon County Farmers Union elected the following officers: Mrs. Pat Plummer, president; Robert Lutts, vice president; Mrs. Spriggs, secretary-treasurer; executive board - Rodney Fost, Bob Morton, and Earnie Herbst. . . Esther Gunderson and Ida Wild appealed to the city council for permission to make an addition to the city plat of Baker with Sunday night, Sept. 27, a land lying west of the new total lunar eclipse will coingrade school building.
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Cinderella who finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Cinderella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger, played by Richard Madden. “Cinderella” will start at 7 p.m. and concessions will be available. There is no charge to attend, but children ages 12 AARP Driver Safety Proand under must be accompagram Refresher Course will be nied by an adult. Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Baker Senior Citizen Center, 420 W. Montana Ave. Class is limited to 25 participants. Call 406-778-3595 to register on or before Thursday, Oct. 8. the fourth and final eclipse in Please bring your driver’s lia series of four total lunar cense. eclipses called the lunar tetrad. The first three eclipses of the tetrad took place Apr. 15, 2014, Oct. 8, 2014, and Apr. 4, 2015. Did you know … The supermoon just means that a landlord cannot lock you the moon will appear up to out of a rental to evict you? A 14 percent larger and 30 perlandlord can only prevent you cent brighter since it will be from using a rental if a judge closer to the earth than usual. has first signed a court order to Since 1900 there have only evict you. been five times when a total For more information, please lunar eclipse coincided with visit the Housing section of a supermoon. This will be www.MontanaLawHelp.org. the last total lunar eclipse If you can’t find the informavisible anywhere on earth tion you want, click on the until 2018. Americans will LiveHelp button or call the actually see a total solar Montana Legal Services Assoeclipse in Aug. 2017 before ciation HelpLine at 1-800the next total lunar eclipse. 666-6899.
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70 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 20, 1945-- T/4 John J. Shiskowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shiskowski, arrived Monday from Italy where he has been stationed. He returned home with three battle stars - the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Good Conduct Ribbon. . . Sgt. Delmar Jensen arrived Tuesday last week from India where he has spent 20 months as an aircraft mechanic. . . Roy Mengel, Henry Beckman, and Dave Good filled a car with cattle Monday and shipped them to Chicago. . . Mrs. Geo. Randash and son Bill of Portland, Ore., arrived in Baker the first of the week and are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Moline. Billy has started school in Baker. Mr. Randash is in Golva attending to business matters.
cide with a “supermoon”. A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth is between the full moon and the sun. The earth’s shadow covers the moon, which often has a red color, consequently the nickname “blood” moon. The total lunar eclipse will start at 8:11 p.m. MST Sunday, Sept. 27, and will last one hour and 12 minutes. It will be visible across North America. Weather permitting, people in the eastern half of North America can watch every stage of the eclipse, from beginning to end of the partial phases, with the moon mostly high in the sky. In the west, the first partial stage of the eclipse will already be in progress when the moon rises in the east around sunset. Protective eyewear won’t be needed to view it, unlike a solar eclipse. Binoculars or a telescope will improve the view. The lunar eclipse will be
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, September 26, 1935 -- The Lake Theater reverberated with thundering applause last night when a full house cheered the performers who appeared on the first amateur hour program. . . The newly organized Ekalaka Rifle Club will be on the local range Sunday in a shoulder to shoulder shoot with our club. . . The Sept. 27 - 4-H/FFA Fall Livedeep test well on the Little stock Judging Oct. 4 - Fallon County 4-H Beaver location was down Achievement Night 3400 feet at the last report. Oct. 4-10 - National 4-H Week 90 YEARS AGO Oct. 12 - Holiday - office Thursday, September 24, closed 1925 -- Fallon County won 150 Oct. 13 - Positive Choices prizes at the State Fair in HeYouth Conference lena. . . The Baker Radio Company with J.C. Freeman as manager has opened Baker’s first radio store in the building formerly occupied by Tony’s Twelve people came to play Confectionery. This business should prove successful as the pinochle Sept. 20 at the Baker radio is growing in popularity Senior Citizen Center. There every day. . . Auctioneer Pete J. were three tables of four playHerbst of Plevna tells us that ers. Winners were Ping Ho, cows bring from $45 to $70 at Setinc, Delbert sales. . . Wm. Laughlin is Gwen building an addition to his ele- Schweigert and Carl Hepperle. Pinochle will be played vator to take care of the unusual amount of grain being again next Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. hauled to Baker this year.
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Glenna Ehret Glenna Lou Ehret, age 81, died suddenly in an accident and entered into rest Sept. 16, 2015. Glenna was born Feb. 23, 1934 in Malta, the second eldest of eight children to George and Anna Soennichsen. She graduated early from Whitewater High School as valedictorian. Glenna met Harold Ehret in Whitewater at a local dance. The couple married Aug. 23, 1953. Together they started their life and family while Harry taught throughout Montana. Glenna loved people and was interested in knowing all about them. Everyone she talked to felt special and loved. She was not shy and made people feel important and that they mattered. She was very gracious, generous, kind and genuine. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, decorating, traveling, exploring, and the fine arts. She was willing to try and do almost anything. She will be missed by all who knew her. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Glenna is survived by her five children, Monica Ehret, Joan (Chad) Knox, Scott (Tena) Ehret, Anne Ehret (Michael Austin), and
Noelle Ehret; h e r seven grandchildren, Eddie, Celestial and Stormie Ehret, Justin and Stillman Knox, Bowie Carns, and Natalie Austin; and her four siblings, Darlene Arnold, Ron (Candee) Soennichsen, Carol (Howard) Pippin, and George Soennichsen, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 51 years, Harold Ehret; her parents, George and Anna Soennichsen; and siblings Alice Korman, Danny and Donny Soennichsen. A memorial service was held Sept. 23, 2015 at Beck’s Funeral Home in Edmonds, Wash. A celebration of life will be held next year in Montana, details will be provided at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Glenna’s name to the Senior Services, 2208 Second Avenue, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121, http://www.seniorservices.org or American Heart Associations. Please share memories at: www.becksfuneralhome.com.
Lakeview Baptist Church AWANA Club All kids are welcome to join our team, have fun, and make friends while learning what amazing things God can do in their life and the people who love them. AWANA Club registration night will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church, 701 S. 1st E., in the
big building next to the church. The first book night will be Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. All classes are Thursdays: three year old-sixth grade, 6:00-7:30 p.m.; and 7th-12th graders, 7:30-8:30 p.m. AWANA classes run from October 2015 to the first part of April, 2016.
Residents of Superior Care Villa are enjoying an afternoon of Pokeno playing. Pictured are Alice MacKay of the Villa, her daughter Shelly Dean, and Florence Herbst also of the Villa.
Good Bye - Farewell Dear Friends By Father Thomas Tobin My people for 37 years and what dear people. You were among the finest people, the very best, the loveliest people the world could ever know. I was so lucky to be sent to Baker in 1977. The people I was with, Big Sandy people, were the finest, noblest, friendliest people any man could meet, and then there was the Mission of Rocky Boy Indian Reservation and what was very intriguing to me was the Indian culture. I got to know them and had no trouble working with them. They were like the “Traveler” in Ireland. We called them “Tinkers”. They lived on the side of the road, they had lots of horses and tents, like the teepee. So I had an idea of what they were like and they were very alike. The young Indian people were fascinating, beautiful children. As they got into their teens they
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced that the comment period on proposed changes to fishing regulations for 2016 will be extended an extra three weeks until Oct. 3. The comment period was to end Sept. 12. Over the past four weeks FWP conducted eight
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Bank of Baker where I banked, I could stay visiting there with the bank personnel (will miss you), taking up lots of your time - worth it. At the grocery store, at the furniture store, at the clinic met some lovely people, doctors and nurses who would ever think that - at the hospital they were almost dying for a chat!! The jail, sheriff, police chief, we had some great chats. The high school, Fallon County Times and the post office, if they weren’t too busy. Baker had great people all over. Will miss my golfing buddy Johnny; and Reiny who worked with me for all those years. Last of all, the Parish Council. This last one was together for a long time. We met often and we knew each other well, got along great. I will miss you. Will miss you all, will miss Baker, the old place. Praise the Lord.
still meet all required deadlines. I encourage everyone with interest to comment if they haven’t already.” To comment on the proposed changes, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov, then click “2016 Proposed Fishing Regulations”; or email: fwpfsh@mt.gov; or mail to
Joel Tohtz, Fisheries Management Bureau Chief, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59601. Comments must be received by Oct. 3. The Fish & Wildlife Commission will take final action on the regulations in October.
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statewide public meetings on the proposed regulations. “We’ve had several requests for more time to comment,” said Joel Tohtz, FWP’s Fisheries Management Bureau Chief in Helena. “I’m happy to say we can extend the comment period another three weeks and
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crops or lawns and do not require treatment. However, next spring the next generation of larvae might damage lawns and turf in urban areas. Brown patches in lawn and turf that appear during the spring of 2016 can be surveyed for the damaging webworm larval stage and, if present, treatments can be applied if the damage is severe.
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man, Walt Genereux, who took my belongings to Baker. On the way 15 miles this side of Baker, my heart sank to my toes. All that awful country wow, what was I getting myself into? I stopped and said to Walt, I should keep going till I land in New York. It would have been interesting if I had done so. Wowee! But, coming towards Plevna the countryside flattened out somewhat and I said, “not too bad”. Got here Aug. 12, like I said, and settled in pretty fast. The people turned out to be the finest in the world. It turned out to be my type of place, too. Sandstone was one of my favorite spots. I would go there on lots of afternoons with my Bible, do my homily, read Irish prayers, etc. The golf course over the years, till the stroke, got the better of me. Where did I meet the most wonderful people of Baker? In the Baker businesses. At the
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Grass moths abundant in eastern Montana There are large populations of grass moths flying in eastern Montana. According to the MSU Extension, this pest is not a risk to Montana’s cropland. Many of these moths likely originated from surrounding pasture and rangeland, and become more obvious when they congregate on the sides of buildings. The adult moths do not damage
changed. In June of 1977 Bishop Schuster of Happy Memory asked me if I would go to Baker. I said I will pray about it. The more I prayed the more I wanted to go. Now I didn’t even know where Baker was it could be in North Dakota for all I knew. The only reason I thought of Baker in the first place was Fr. Pete Guthneck was hoping to go to Rocky Boy. He was ordained to work with the Rocky Boy Indians, then I shouldn’t prevent him. So I decided to leave Big Sandy, all the people signed a letter to the bishop, all protestants and Catholics, but I said to the bishop, I am going, and that was it (because of Fr. Pete). So I arrived in Baker Aug 12, 1977, in time for Feast of Assumption, Aug. 15. Did I ever think I would be in St. John’s, Baker, for 37 years? No way. There was a great French-
So many people have been following Eleanor and Lincoln in their first year and have become part of their lives. We would like to invite everyone to share their special day, with cake and coffee. (If you have been sick or around anyone sick in the last 10 days, please stay home as the babies’ immune systems are still very weak)
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appointments M,For W& F - 7 a.m.-5:30call p.m. TollThFree T& - 7 1-877-267-7520 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays ext. 245 Sat. -406-778-5100 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cell 701-866-4011 1-701-872-7520
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CLINIC HOURS Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Practice located in Baker since 1994 Darr yl Espeland, DO Dominick Trivisonno, MD Paul Wheeler, PA-C Leanne Garcia, PA-C VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists
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FSA news Montana FSA: Deadline to enroll in key Farm Bill safety net programs approaches
2016 Senior Class Officers are, pictured l-r back row: Shawn Hirst, treasurer; Zane Tunby, Student Council rep; Spencer Losing, president; Morgan Miller, Student Council rep. Front row, l-r: Joe Fisher, vice president; Tayler Stinnett, Student Council rep; and Taylyn Koenig, secretary.
Baker football stands strong By Jordan Baxter The Baker Spartans traveled to Huntley Project to play the undefeated Devils Sept. 18, and came out on top of the battle. Both teams had great defensive stands in the first quarter to leave it scoreless until three minutes remained. After getting stopped on the first down, Luke Gonsioroski exploded out with an 80 yard rushing TD to put the Spartans up 6-0. The two point conversion failed, so the Spartans ended the first quarter with the lead. Defense ruled most of the second quarter until Huntley drove down the field and scored on a run up the middle to make the score 6-7 at the end of the first half. Baker came out fired up in the second half. With nine minutes left in the third, Luke Gonsioroski connected with Jordan Baxter in the end zone
Volleyball By Taylyn Koenig September 18, the Lady Spartan volleyball team traveled to Lame Deer to take on the Lame Deer Lady Morning Stars and the Lodge Grass Lady Indians. The Lady Spartans played the Lady Morning Stars first and won in three games, 25-20, 25-11, and 25-22. Morgan Miller had 4 digs, 10 assists, 6 kills, 4 aces; Maddie Reddick 1 dig, 4 kills, 3 aces; Taylyn Koenig 6 digs, 1 ace; Taylor Miller 11 digs, 1 ace; Madison Varner 3 assists, 1 kill; Scotti Robinson 2 digs, 6 assists, 5 kills; Melissa Breitbach 5 digs, 5 kills, 3 aces; Lexi Hartse 1 assist, 2 kills. They then faced the Lodge Grass Indians and defeated them 25-7, 25-12 and 25-14. Morgan Miller had 4 digs, 10 assists, 3 kills, 1 block, 3 aces; Maddie Reddick 2 digs, 1 assist, 5 kills, 1 ace; Taylyn Koenig 7 digs, 1 assist, 4 aces; Taylor Miller 7 digs, 1 kill, 1 ace; Madison Varner 1 dig, 2 assists, 2 kills; Scotti Robinson 5 digs, 5 assists, 4 kills, 2 aces; Melissa Breitbach 3 digs, 6 kills, 1 block, 4 aces; Lexi Hartse 2 assists, 2 kills, 1 block. The Lady Spartans then traveled to Worden to play in
for a 19 yard touchdown. The two point conversion was good to put the Spartans up 14-7 early in the third. On Huntley’s next drive, Josh Stutts recovered a fumble to return the ball to the Spartans with good field position. The drive ended in a punt back to Huntley in which the Devils drove down the field and scored on another rushing TD. The Devils missed the fake field goal attempt, to make the score 14-13 in Spartan favor at the end of the third. As Huntley got the ball and began to drive in the fourth quarter, Jordan Baxter intercepted the ball and returned it 53 yards down to the three yard line where Luke Gonsioroski would run it in for a Spartan TD and the two point conversion, putting the Spartans up 22-13. Huntley then got the ball with five minutes remaining and rushed for yet
the Huntley Invite. The Lady Spartans lost to the Lady Columbus Cougars 18-25 and 19-25. Morgan Miller had 3 digs, 6 assists, 1 block; Maddie Reddick 1 dig, 1 assist, 2 kills; Taylyn Koenig 7 digs; Lexi Hartse 1 dig, 1 assist, 3 kills; Madison Varner 1 kill; Taylor Miller 7 digs, 2 kills; Melissa Breitbach 6 digs, 2 kills, 2 aces; Scotti Robinson 2 digs, 2 assists, 2 kills. The Lady Spartans then took on the Harlowton Engineers and lost 26-24, 25-27 and 10-15. Morgan Miller had 2 digs, 5 assists, 5 kills, 1 ace; Maddie Reddick 10 digs, 1 assist, 1
another TD to make the score 22-20. The Baker Spartan defense then held strong as Matt Packer intercepted the ball for a 30 yard return to seal the game in the remaining seconds. Offensively, Luke Gonsioroski rushed 38-299 yards, Joe Fisher rushed 8-24, and team rushing was 46-323 yards. Luke passed 5-11/66 yards and a TD, Jordan Baxter received 2-30 yards and a TD, Austin Braun 1-26 yards, Nic Bohle 1-5 yards, and Kadon Gentilini 1-5 yards. Defensively, Matt Packer had 15 tackles, a quarterback sack, and an interception with a 30 yard return. Andrew Craft had 14 tackles, Kadon Gentilini 10 tackles, Joe Fisher 9 tackles, Ben Fujimore 10 tackles, Luke Gonsioroski 9 tackles. Josh Stutts had a fumble recovery, and Jordan Baxter had an interception with a 53 yard return.
kill, 2 aces; Taylyn Koenig 14 digs, 1 ace; Lexi Hartse 10 digs; Madison Varner 2 digs; Taylor Miller 13 digs, 1 kill, 2 aces; Melissa Breitbach 3 digs, 5 kills, 2 blocks; Scotti Robinson 2 digs, 7 assists, 1 kill.
Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) administrator Val Dolcini reminds farmers and ranchers they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in several key Farm Bill safety net programs Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). “These programs provide important risk protection for farm and dairy operations, so it is important not to miss the deadline for enrollment,” said Dolcini. “Producers already have elected ARC or PLC, so now is the time to sign the contract and enroll for the 2014 and 2015 crop years. I also remind dairy operations to enroll for coverage in 2016.” ARC and PLC programs trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers and ranchers are expected to sign contracts to enroll in ARC or PLC. Covered commodities under the programs include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. The elections for each farm stay in place through 2018, but ownership and shares can be adjusted through the annual enrollment. For additional program information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. MPP-Dairy offers protection to producers when the difference between the milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. Par-
COMMISSIONER MEETING NOTICE The Fallon County Commission will not meet the week of September 21 – 25, 2015 due to attendance at the Annual MACo Conference held in Missoula. The Commission’s next scheduled meeting day is Monday, September 28, 2015. For questions regarding this notice, please contact the Clerk and Recorder at 406-778-8182.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday. Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. Wed., Sept. 30: Regular Sale Wed., Oct. 14: All Breeds Calf Sale w/ Yearling Sale Thrus., Oct. 15: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Wed., Oct. 7: Special All Breeds Calf Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Sale & Customer Appreciation Day Wed., Oct. 21: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct. 8: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Thurs., Oct. 22: Special Weigh-Up Cow, Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale Hfrett & Mkt Bull Sale
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ticipating dairy farmers will remain in the program through 2018 and pay an administrative fee each year. Producers also have the option of selecting a different coverage level during open enrollment each year. MPPDairy payments are based on an operation’s historical production, which will increase by 2.61 percent in 2016, if the operation participated in 2015, providing a stronger safety net. More than half of the nation’s dairy producers are enrolled in the program. For more information, visit: www.fsa.usda.gov/dairy. For more program information, contact your FSA office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov. To find your local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. These risk management programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill,
which builds on historic investments made in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has progressively implemented each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative publicprivate conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit: www.usda.gov/farmbill.
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NOTICE The Fair Board has two (2) open positions. If you are interested in completing the balance of a term, which is one (1) year; or a full three (3) year term, please submit your letter of interest by 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015. “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 486-Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com. If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder at 406-778-7106 or Fair Manager at 406-778-2451. The Commissioners will appoint Monday, Sptember 28, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. Appointments will be effective October 1, 2015
Invitation to bid Lakeview Country Club is looking for bids for 12 new cart sheds. The board would like the sheds to be located east of the current carts sheds running 6 on each side. The sheds will have roll up doors and cement floors. If you are interested, please feel free to contact or go out to the Country Club and they will allow you to get the measurements you need to complete your bid. Please include in your bids dirt work, concrete work, electrical (including two or four outside lights) building materials, and roll up doors. The board would also like a quote to build a storage shed under the deck of the Country Club for our beer cart. Deadline for bids • Monday October 5 at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Marisa Packineau out at the Country Club to come out there to get measurements (406)778-3166.
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Kindergarten learns about butterflies By Jessica Stockett
Over the last few weeks, Mrs. Bidwell and the kindergarten students have been studying butterflies. Caterpillars came in the mail in a jar and after a short wait, they began to form a chrysalis. The students eagerly waited for the butterflies to emerge, and once they did the butPictured, l-r: Michael Puskas, Colton Lane and Jacob terflies were released. After releasing the butTutus excited to see a fully grown butterfly.
terflies, the students did an activity with making the butterfly’s life cycle out of pretzel crackers, gummy worms, tootsie rolls, and marshmallows. The pretzel crackers were in the shape of a butterfly, the gummy worms represented the caterpillars, the Mrs. Tunby demonstrating how the glow stick lights up bright in warm water while students write down tootsie rolls represented their observations about the experiment. the chrysalis, and the marshmallows represented the eggs.
Leo the Lightning Bug
By Jessica Stockett Recently, Mrs. Tunby and her class of energetic first graders read a book called “Leo the Lightning Bug”. After reading the book, they completed an interactive activity dealing with glow sticks and how they react in warm and cold water. They found out that when the glow stick is placed in warm water, it glows bright, but in cold water the glow is very dim. This is created by a chemical reaction and the students learned this is very similar to how lightning bugs glow and give off their legendary light.
Basic needs of plants By Nicole Allerdings
In Mr. Wolters’ second grade classroom, students have been learning about the basic needs of plants. Some of these needs include sunlight, water, minerals, air, and food. The second grade students completed an experiment to test what happens to a plant when one of these basic needs is taken away. They used pea plants in their experiment. One pea plant was placed on a windowsill, and the other was placed
inside a cabinet. The observation period of the experiment was two weeks. During this time period, students noticed the plant inside the cabinet did not receive sunlight and began to wilt. After two weeks, there was an obvious difference between the plant that had received sunlight and the plant that had been kept in the dark. The class enjoyed conducting an experiment to reinforce their learning of the basic needs of plants.
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Pictured, back row l-r: Mr. Wolters, Hugo Thielen, Ashtyn Arnold, Madison O’Connor and Weston Buerkle. Front row, l-r: Turk Rieger and Callie Hoenke. Hugo is holding the pea plant that was placed on the windowsill, and Callie is holding the plant that was kept in the cabinet and did not receive sunlight.
College Fair By Jake Edgell September 17, the juniors and seniors of Plevna High School attended the College Fair in Miles City where various colleges from Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota sent representatives. Many of these colleges, due to the area, are focused on agricultural pursuits, but others focus on business and mechanics. The students checked out various colleges that match the majors they wish to pursue. Some majors they looked into
ition fees, and financial aid. Attending the College Fair gives students a look into where their future may lead them and make a world of difference in their lives.
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Saturday, October 10, 2015 5:00 p.m. • Plevna Community Center Sponsored by Plevna Volunteer Fire Dept. Sausage orders may be picked up Friday, Oct. 9 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday all day until 7 p.m. First Come, First Served.
Important Information Regarding the Inactive Voter Registration List Jake Edgell, Dylan Sander and Chris Skogas speaking with a representative from Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington. were veterinary science, farm and ranch management, business, graphic design, and welding mechanics.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students as it makes available to them valuable information on schooling, tu-
How can I find out if I am on the Inactive list? 1. Check your voter registration status at My Voter Page (https://app.mt.gov/voterinfo/)
Why was I placed on the Inactive List? 1. If you are on the Inactive Voter Registration List it is because a. you did not vote in a federal general election and you did not respond to two confirmation mailings sent to you by the county election office, or b. you had a mail ballot returned to the county election office as undeliverable and you did not respond to a confirmation mailing sent to you by the county election office.
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Baker’s Keystone kerfuffle By Jason Spiess, The Crude Life Courtesy of The Drill July 29, 2015 In southeast Montana the Keystone XL pipeline wait continues
Drury Phebus, 92, has lived in Baker all of his life. “Was postmaster here for 20 years and have been retired now for 35 years,” he said. In addition to his service as Baker’s postmaster, Phebus served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and is currently vice chairman of the Fallon County Democratic Central Committee. This resume, along with having coffee with the locals, Phebus has a deep pulse on the community culture. “I know everybody pretty much, well the older people at least,” Phebus said. “There are two generations I don’t know that well, the younger people. But I pretty much know everybody that’s above ground.” Like in western North Dakota and northwest South Dakota, southeast Montana is the portion of the state affected by the energy industry. “Fallon County produces more oil than any other county in Montana,” Phebus said. “We’ve had two nice big booms here and we are looking for the third one now.” When the topic of the Keystone XL pipelines comes up, Phebus said he believes the project would be a great asset to Baker, but adds that federal politics are the primary hold up. “I see the Keystone pipeline as a great project for Baker with the onramp,” Phebus said. “I am sure when the administration changes, the two-party system will work and the project will go through.” The World War II veteran even opined far enough to reach the Commander in Chief. “Obama won’t sign off and he is using it for political reasons. I do believe that,” Phebus said. “The president hasn’t been kind to Fallon County, holding up the pipeline.” When asked about environmentalists in the area, Phebus said there are a small group of environmental activists, but questioned if they were looking at the big picture. “There is a group of environmentalists who do not want anything to happen,” Phebus said. “They want to do away with coal. They don’t want the pipeline to
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go through. We got to progress. We got to move with the times.” Nicole Schuler, executive director of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, also grew up in Baker and has lived there the majority of her adult life, outside of a few years in Fargo, N.D. She agreed with Phebus’ impromptu analysis of the activists against the pipeline. “The majority of the people around here are for it,” Schuler said. “There are very few that are against it. Or speak out against it directly I should say.” According to Schuler, the environmental issues aren’t as big as the education and information issues surrounding the Keystone XL pipeline. She believes the Bakken’s sweet crude has created some Canadian confusion. “The main factor, or what it comes down to, is people think it is just oil from Canada. It is also going to carry oil from the Bakken,” Schuler said. “They can’t ship it out of there fast enough. When the Keystone comes through here (Baker), there is an on-ramp that will connect to the Bakken and that oil will be pipelined together then. That’s one thing people don’t realize. It isn’t just carrying Canadian oil.” Schuler referenced several articles and online posts that she said are incorrect and misleading, adding another element to her position on the information confusion. “Keystone is very good about keeping us, county and city officials, in the loop,” Schuler said. The proposed Keystone XL Pipeline project is 1,179 miles of 36 inch diameter crude oil pipeline that would begin in Hardisty, Alberta, and end in Steele City, Neb,, connecting with the Keystone Pipeline to continue down to the Gulf Coast. The pipeline will have capacity to transport up to 830,000 barrels of oil per day to Gulf Coast and Midwest refineries. Confusion continues with the national conversation in opposition with the pipeline, yet local officials have to prepare accordingly to the intelligent signs and
major energy transportation, Schuler referred back to the area’s growth plan. “Because we are on the edge of the Bakken and how industry can come and go in some areas, we actually created a growth policy,” she said. “We saw what was happening in Williston, Watford City, Ray and some of those towns, so we have a growth policy in place to protect ourselves from what is being built. Can it be built? How is it done properly with our city’s infrastructure? So we are at a huge advantage compared to a lot of the communities in the Photo by Jason Spiess Bakken and on the edge of 92 year old Drury Phebus, Baker resident. Phebus the Bakken. We’ve already taken steps and put a growth was the former postmaster and is a WWII veteran. signals not picked up. For example, in South Dakota, parts of the pipeline are already running through the state and have been since 2010. Down south in Texas, that portion of the Keystone is old news. “The oil well eventually move down to the Gulf Coast and what most people do not realize that bottom leg of the Keystone is already built,” Schuler said. “It’s already pumping oil and supplying it to the Gulf Coast refineries to be refined.” Like Phebus, Schuler believes politics is holding up the project. However, her position presents an economic element. “It’s the crossing of the borders between Canada and the United States that is the hold up,” she said. “In fact, we have pipelines being built all over eastern Montana and western North Dakota right now that no one knows about because they are so hung up on what is going to happen with the Keystone and don’t understand these pipelines are being built all the time. Gas and oil.” Schuler said an approved Keystone project would introduce a surge of early economic activity before the permanent jobs arrive. “Many people do not know that one of the biggest man camps is going in just two miles west of town here when it does get built,” Schuler said. “Huge camp, they are talking 400 to 600 people on an average. But at
one point during the construction, there could be as many as a 1,000.” Schuler added there has been a number of resources spent by Keystone investors and the city of Baker. “Keystone has already given the city money for infrastructure,” Schuler said. “That’s a done deal. It’s already been paid for. There has already been upgrades to our city water, sewer.” Political pressures and delays have created issues with securing long-term investors in the community, she added. “People have looked at developing here and investing in Baker, but aren’t sure with the Keystone and the oil prices,” Schuler said. “This would bring some stability to our town and might help those developers decide whether or not they are willing to invest here.” She added the project will add people to a well-prepared community primed for growth. “We do know once the Keystone is completed and that on-ramp is built, there will be permanent jobs here in Baker,” Schuler said. “Keystone will have their own employees because of that on-ramp and everything that is going on here.” Though Baker does have some buildings that could use a fresh coat of paint, there are many positive signs and trends in the community. “Yes, we do have some buildings that are decaying and falling down, but we do have some businesses that have built new build-
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policy in place.” Schuler said several development projects are either completed, underway or in anticipation of the Keystone project. “We have several subdivisions in the works right now,” She said. “Baker has been very proactive for the past seven to eight years. We’ve already taken steps and put a growth policy in place.” Phebus said he has seen paperwork with plans for subdivisions in Baker and knows of the ones in progress. “A lot of people have bet on the come,” Phebus said. “Apartments, we got a new hotel. If it don’t go through, a lot of people have their neck stuck out.”
NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Fallon County Shooting Range Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-17 Lake Advisory Board - Fill Remaining term which will expire 6-30-16 Lake Advisory Board - (1)-3 year term Museum Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-17 Salary Commission - Tax paying Citizen 3 year term Tax Appeal Board - Fill remaining term which will expire 6-30-16 “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 1- West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 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 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Notice of Municipal Mail Ballot Election Notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2015 an Official City of Baker & Town of Plevna Municipal Election will be held by mail ballot. Active Electors will receive a ballot by mail. Inactive Electors must request a ballot from the County Election Administrator.
Notice of Close of Regular Registration 13-2-301, MCA Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the November 3, 2015 Municipal General election(s) to be held for the City of Baker & Town of Plevna, will close at 5:00 p.m., on October 5, 2015. *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office (Clerk & Recorder’s office) up to and including on Election Day. All active and inactive electors of Fallon County, MT are entitled to vote at said election. All active registered voters will be sent a ballot in the mail on October 14, 2015 Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration online at www.falloncounty.net, by mail at PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313-0846 or by appearing before the County Election Administrator. Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the Clerk & Recorder’s office (10 West Fallon Ave.) in order to vote this mail ballot election or by requesting an absentee ballot in any election. If you have moved, it is neccessary to have your registration transferred to your present address.. ___________________________________________
DATED this 9th day of September 2015.
Fallon County __________________________________ Brenda J. Wood, Election Administrator
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Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, Sept. 24. First birthday party for the Uecker twins, 2 p.m., Thee Garage, Sept. 26. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Peace Lutheran Church Harvest Festival, Plevna Community Center, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sept. 27. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse, Sept. 28. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, Sept. 29. Charity Chapter #60; Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, FMC dining room; Baker Rural Fire Dept., Oct. 1. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Oct. 4. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, Oct. 6. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, Oct. 7.
Baker Police Department • September 14, 2015 - September 20, 2015 - 48 Calls for service: 6 agency assists; 1 alarm; 4 animal complaints; 1 assault; 3 citizen assists; 3 crashes (hit and run); 1 criminal mischief; 2 disturbances; 1 disorderly conduct; 6 informations; 1 public safety complaint; 2 thefts, 14 traffic stops, 1 unlock; 2 welfare checks Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.
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City Court • Jacob John Murnion, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at date and time of citation, ticket issued 7/15/15. • Demi Jon Aune, Glasgow, stop sign violation, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/3/15. • Joshua T. Raty, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535, Public Defender fee of $250, jail of 180 days with 178 suspended on conditions for six months (3/15/16), two days jail to be completed by October 15, 2015, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay Public Defender fee of $250, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete,
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comply and pay for WiseChoice LifeSkills course driver responsibility, notify the Court/Counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, file proof of a valid driver’s license with the Court by Feb. 1, 2016, ticket issued 5/4/15. • Jacob Victor Conrad, Louisville, OH, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, dismissed by Court per proof of valid insurance at date and time of citation, ticket issued 9/5/15. Justice Court • John Stutts, Baker, seatbelt violation, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/4/15. • John Stutts, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/4/15. • Charles Russell Carrell, Baker, no motorcycle endorsement, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 9/4/15.
H ap py B ir th da y September 25 Mike Gunderson, Brianna Rambur, Maddison Schaaf, Mandi Arnold, Maralee Burdick, Sheena Abrams September 26 Becky Abrams, Shaleigh Irigoin September 27 Jayden Hastig, Steve Spriggs September 28 Jolyn Rost, Kiera Varner September 29 Sady Harbaugh, Angela Schallenberger, Braxton Packineau, Lois Geving September 30 Dalton Herbst, Ashlee Stevens, Clark O’Donnell, Dustin Varner, Jay Hoversland, Marilyn McLaughlin October 1 Donna Havens, Duncan Wyrick
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Youth only pheasant and waterfowl hunts on tap Montana’s young hunters will have the state’s waterfowl and pheasants to themselves Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27. Legally licensed hunters ages 10-15 may hunt ducks, geese, coots mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these special days set aside for youngsters. The two-day youth hunt is open to: • legally licensed 12-15 year olds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult at least 18 years of age; • and properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10-15 years of age who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult “mentor” at least 21 years of age. While the accompanying adult or mentor may not shoot, he or she can assist with setting decoys, calling and retrieving. The bag limits, shooting hours, and all other regulations that apply to the regular waterfowl season apply to this special hunt. A second youth-only hunt for deer is set for Oct. 15-16. All hunters must ask first to gain permission to hunt on private land. For more information, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov. Click “Hunting”, then click “Special Youth Hunting Opportunities”. For information on the new apprentice hunter program, click “Apprentice Hunters”.
Training for propane safety A training program for employees of Farmers Union Oil Company is helping improve the safety procedures of propane delivery in the area. Nick Viola, left, and Eugene Vennes, right, both propane truck drivers for the company, attended over five days of training away from home this past summer to obtain the propane industry’s highest safety certification. Farmers Union Oil Company is committed to ensuring employees receive the proper training in all facets of their position.
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REAL ESTATE Jim Hurley Broker, Owner Home 406-778-3735
Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC 406-778-2402
Judy Brown Sales Cell 406-891-0133
New Listing: 5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Walk Out Basement, 2 Lots. 603 Dakota Ave $120,000
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NOTICE __________________________ NOTICE: Dance, Dance, Dance, Sunday, Sept. 27, Thee Garage Showroom, 2-5 p.m. 38-39c __________________________ NOTICE: FMC will be offering C.N.A. classes beginning Monday, November 2, 2015 through November 13, 2015. Classes will be held week days from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to six. The price of the class is $200 which includes the State Test fee. Fee reimbursed upon hire. Books will be distributed when the $200 fee is paid. A planning meeting will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. in the Care Plan Office located in the Long Term Care. Contact Michelle Smith at 406778-5188 for additional information or questions. 37-40c
WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp
FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom furnished apartment, utilities paid. No smoking and no pets. $600 rent plus a $600 cleaning and damage deposit. Call 406-7786794, 406-975-6794, or 406-7783996. 36tfc
FOR LEASE __________________________ FOR LEASE: Commercial building located at 908 E. Montana, Baker, MT. Three-phase power, $1200/mo, year lease. 918-527-3713. 38-41p
FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Baker Music Boosters Community Birthday Calendars, $6.00 at the Fallon County Times, 115 South Main, Baker. 39-40c __________________________ FOR SALE: Three bedroom, two bath, home. New roof and flooring, partly furnished. Serious inquiries only. Call 406-778-3200 evenings. 38-45c __________________________ FOR SALE: Five bedroom, two bath home with attached garage at 307 4th Ave. SE. in Marmarth, ND, four or five lots. Call 970835-8865 or realtor at 701-5234909. 36-39p __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Nice four-plex apartment building in Reeder, ND. $157,000 OBO. Call 701-797-4766 or 701-789-1556. 31tfc
HELP WANTED __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Job site is between Baker and Ekalaka, Montana. Work consists of 70 percent farming/30 percent ranching and mechanics. Experience with semis or heavy equipment a must. Travel is reimbursed. Ability to have and build your own cow herd. We op-
erate a smoke-free work place. Starting salary is $14/hr depending on qualifications. Call 406975-6236. 38-40c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Shooting Range Manager. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Fallon County Shooting Range while maintaining a physical presence when open to the public. Promotes and markets the facility, coordinates scheduling between various groups. Monitors shooters inside and outside; enforces range regulations to ensure the safety of shooters and the general public. Sells memberships, performs cashier duties, answers questions involving range activities, and ensures patrons adhere to safety procedures and regulations. Completes opening/closing procedures and ensures cleanliness of facility and grounds. Successful applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and not been convicted of a crime which could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. Must have experience with shooting range operations, firearm operations and safety. Three (3) years of experience in customer service and dealing with the general public is required. Must be able to obtain Range Master/Range Safety Officer certification and CPR/First Aid card within six (6) months of hire. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment criminal, drug and alcohol and motor vehicle background checks. Limited benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, October 2, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Offices, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at: falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-7788164. 38-40c
MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the positions of permanent full-time (4) Detention Officers in the office of the Fallon County Sheriff. This position oversees and maintains custody, care and control of inmates incarcerated at the Fallon County Detention Center to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the facility. Successful applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and not convicted of a crime which could have resulted in imprisonment in a federal or state penitentiary. One (1) year related work experience is preferred. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Must be able to pass a post-employment physical and be able to perform non-violent crisis intervention techniques and physical interventions including the use of physical restraints. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license and obtain within 30 days of employment. The successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Ap-
plications and a complete job description are available at the Fallon County Sheriff’s Office or Human Resource office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Fallon County Sheriff, PO Box 899, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Trenton Harbaugh, 406-7788132; Nic Eisele 406-778-8133; or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 37-39c
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YARD SALE __________________________ MULTI-PARTY YARD SALE: 3 Wabasha Ave., Baker, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26. Furniture - all in very good condition, books, lots of home decor, tools, generators, clothes - all freshly laundered. 39p
CARD OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you Baker Fire Department for the rifle I won at your raffle at the Fallon County Fair. Mark Sieler 39p
LEGALS ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held Monday, October 12, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the Plevna Town Office located at 121 Main Street, Plevna, Montana. The Plevna Town Council of Plevna, Montana, hereby gives notice pursuant to 76-2-303 M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider extending Interim Zoning Ordinance #49 for one year. Written comments may be sent to the Town of Plevna, P.O. Box 97, Plevna, MT 59344. Any questions or comments may be directed to Jodi Miller, Town Clerk, at 406772-5001. 39-40c
MNAXLP ____________________________ Before the Board of Oil and Gas Conservation of the State of Montana NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A CLASS II INJECTION WELL PERMIT In the matter of the application of ) Denbury Onshore, LLC for a ) Permit to Convert an Existing Well) to Water Injection Use ) 1. Name and address of applicant: Denbury Onshore, LLC 5320 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75024 2. Legal description including county and approximate footages of surface location of proposed oil and gas well: (and projected bottom-hole location, if a directional or horizontal well) ELOB Unit 41-9 Fallon County Location: NE-NE 810’ FNL & 660’ FEL Section 9, T7N-R60E 3. Source of fluids to be injected: Produced water from Denbury Onshore, LLC Operations located in the East Lookout Butte Field. 4. Zone or formation, including
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depth, into which produced water will be injected: Mission Canyon Formation at approximately 7504’-7835’. 5. Statement that an Aquifer Exemption will or will not be requested. An Aquifer Exemption will not be requested. Notice is hereby given that an application for a Class II Injection Well Permit at the surface location set forth above will be filed with the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation. Pursuant to Rules 36.22.1409, Administrative Rules of Montana, a public hearing will be held regarding said application. The hearing will be held at the Board of Oil & Gas in the Conservation Hearing Room, Billings, Montana on Thursday, October 29, 2015. An interested party may demand opportunity to be heard by the Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation concerning said application. Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation 2535 St. Johns Avenue Billings, MT 59102 Office: (406) 656-0040 Fax: (406) 655-6015 39p __________________________ NOTICE OF PASSAGE RESOLUTION OF INTENT #2015-05 Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations All fee simple owners and owners of lands taxed for Agricultural and Timber Lands within Fallon County, Montana, be advised that: A. The Fallon County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution of Intent #2015-05 on the 10th day of September, 2015, in order to adopt Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations for all lands outside of the incorporated municipalities of Plevna and Baker; and B. As provided by §76-2-205 M.C.A., the County Commissioners hereby publish notice of the passage of said Resolution of Intent not less than two (2) times in the Fallon County Times; and C. That all lands within Fallon County, Montana located outside of the incorporated municipalities of Plevna and Baker are located within the proposed district and will be affected by the proposed regulations; and D. That the proposed regulations are designed to establish standards, locational requirements, setbacks, required improvements and review processes prior to the establishment of workforce housing, construction camps and similar uses within Fallon County, Montana; and E. That for a period of 30 days following the first publication of this notice, the Board of County Commissioners will receive written protests to the creation of the zoning district or to the zoning regulations from persons owning real property within the district whose names appear on the last-completed assessment roll of the county; and F. That unless 40% of the real property owners within the district whose names appear on the lastcompleted assessment roll or if real property owners representing 50% of the titled property ownership whose property is taxed for agricultural purposes under 15-7-202 or whose property is taxed as forest land under 15-44-1, have protested the establishment of the district or the adoption of the regulations, the Board of County Commissioners
HELP WANTED
Reporter Needed Fallon County Times is currently seeking a reporter to join their staff. Successful applicant must have good people skills, be organized, take photos and have the ability to meet deadlines. Reporter will be expected to cover local and surrounding community news events. Submit a cover letter and resume to: Fallon County Times, PO Box 679, Baker, MT 59313 or call 406-778-3344.
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Now is Time to Buy Beautiful Recent Completely Remodeled 4/6 BR - 2 BA - Top of line Gourmet Kitchen, cabinets and appliances. 307 - So. 3rd St. W. - See Photos and additional description at bakermtRealEstate.com 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. Motivated Seller REDUCED to $99,000. NEED OFFER!! 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 TAKING OFFERS 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $75,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. PRICE REDUCED $212,500. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer. New Listing: Real Neat 3 BR - Large Rooms - Main Floor Laundry - Great Location, Priced to Sell Quickly - $130,000 302 South Monroe
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w w w. b a ke r m t re a l e s t a t e . c o m may not adopt the resolution and further zoning may not be proposed for the district for a period of 1 year; and G. If protest provisions are not met, that within 30 days after the expiration of the protest period, the Board of Commissioners may in its discretion adopt the resolution creating the zoning district and zoning regulations for the district. Protests received after the deadline or not adhering to the following format WILL NOT be considered by the County Commissioners. 1. Protest to the creation of the district or regulations must clearly state the name of the real property owner, that the owner is protesting the creation of the Workforce
Housing Zoning District and/or Regulations and bear the signature of the real property owner. 2. Protests based upon the ownership of agricultural or timber lands must clearly state the name of the owner of such lands, the amount of land owned by said owner, in acres, that the lands are to be considered as protesting the creation of the Workforce Housing Zoning District and/or Regulations and bear the signature of ALL of the owners of the lands taxed for agricultural or timber purposes. Protests shall be mailed or delivered to the following address: Fallon County Clerk and Recorder P.O. Box 846 10 West Fallon Avenue Baker, MT 59313 38-39c
MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1-800-545-4546. __________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com __________________________________________________ The Conrad Police Dept. seeking applicants for Police Officer position. LE certification a plus but not requirement for hire. For job description, benefit package, and details contact Conrad City Hall 406-271-3623. Standard POST application required. __________________________________________________ Auto transport company seeking professional Class A CDL drivers. Experience preferred. Excellent wages, benefits, and bonuses. Call Gary 406-259-1528 or apply online www.jandstransport.com/drivers. __________________________________________________ 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@valleyjournal.net __________________________________________________ GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up $12,500 For pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217 __________________________________________________ Real Estate. NW Montana. Tungstenholdings.com. (406)293-3714 __________________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-CommercialStorefronts. 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
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
National Farm Safety Weeks highlights youth in agriculture
Kids helping family on the farm or ranch have a lot to gain. They learn responsibility, they develop a great work ethic and they get plenty of exercise. However, farm accidents do happen and children are especially susceptible. This year during the 2015 National Farm Safety & Health Week Sept. 2026, there is a focus on safety with kids involved in agriculture. Grandparents, parents and others people working on the farm need to closely monitor their kids as well as teach them safety. “You really need to be diligent when there are kids around,” says Lisa McFarland who farms and ranches with her husband near Molt. “Our daughters are 7 and 8 years old and we have stressed basic safety tips since they were young. We farm
and operate large equipment, so our first rule is that if you can’t see mom and dad, they can’t see you. We never move a piece of equipment until they stop and we acknowledge each other.” McFarland advises anyone on the farm needs to look twice or even three times behind and in front before moving equipment or a vehicle. “It only takes a few seconds for someone to move into your pathway and you can’t see them,” the Yellowstone County Farm Bureau President says. “We never leave our daughters alone on the ground. They need to be with an adult or in a parked vehicle.” She notes as a general safety tip to shut down equipment before you work on it.” It only takes a few more minutes to turn off that equipment, but that can save a life,” McFarland says. As for not getting lost in a field of corn, McFarland offers simple advice to their kids. “It’s easy to get disoriented in a corn field, so follow the rows and that will always lead out of a field to a road, lane or ditch where you can be seen.” Working around livestock presents its own set of challenges. “Our girls have to be right beside an adult in any large livestock pen, and they are not permitted in small pens where we are working in close quarters with an animal,” says McFarland. “Children need to learn that livestock need space and respect that. No matter how calm an animal might be, livestock tend to look at small ‘people’ similarly as they do predators and seem to have a flight or fight mentality when small children are around.”
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Many farm and ranch kids have been taught well by their elders. Taryn Martinell’s ranch work includes helping move cows, pushing cows up the chute, cleaning pens, bottle feeding bum calves and helping with sheep shearing. “I started helping when I was about 7,” says the 11-year-old whose family ranches in Dell. She explains certain safety practices she uses to stay safe when doing chores or planning to ride her horse. “Make sure your cinch is tight. Have an adult there when you are getting on and off a horse, and make sure your horse knows you are there when you walk in its stall. It’s important not to put your arm in the alley with the cows, and stay away from the poles in the alleyway. When you’re pitching hay, be careful not to stab anyone with the pitchfork.” The best advice Taryn has received from her parents is ‘pay attention.’ “Do what you’re told, and stay out of the way of tractors and equipment. Only go around the animals my parents say are okay to be around.” Although kids in the country must practice more safety than kids in town, Taryn loves ranching. “I get to ride horses and see nature up close every day, and I get to be around puppies, kittens, lambs and calves which is really fun,” says Taryn. “I get to work with my grandparents, cousins, siblings and parents which is great.” With agriculture being such a positive influence on young people, keeping them safe is part of that equation.
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Your Chamber of Commerce . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown!
Upcoming Community Events September 27 - Peace Lutheran Harvest Festival October 3 - Chamber Calcutta October 10 - Plevna Pankcake and Sausage Supper October 14 - Moonlight Madness & Customer Appreciation Dinner
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Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture October Meeting
October 1, 2015
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