VOLUME 99
ISSUE 39
TIMES
FALLON County
BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
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.
Looking for hunting photos Fallon County Times is looking for photos of hunting adventures, whether it’s the trophy buck you bagged or getting your limit of pheasants. Please send high-resolution photos to: fctimes@midrivers.com to be featured in the Fallon County Times. Include your name, who took the photo, the name of anyone in the photo, and information about where and when the animal was taken, along with other details of the hunt.
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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