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United Trinity Parish welcomes new Youth Director By Shannon Johnson
“I love working with God’s people wherever they are in life,” explained Gwen Evens, the new Youth Director at the United Trinity Parish. “Children are sponges and that is the best way to start their faith journey. Love them as God loves us.” “I grew up in Canby, MN and graduated from Minneota High School, a town just 18 miles away from Canby. I have lived in different towns in Minnesota and South Dakota,” Gwen said. “I have had various jobs throughout my life from customer service to food preparation to be a Vicar.” “A Vicar is an interim presiding minister. In this position I was able to perform the sacraments per the Synod, just not marriages,” she added. “My husband Floyd was a truck
driver until 2014 when he was disabled due to two strokes. I lovingly call him my house husband. He keeps things in line at home. He also inherited my three children from a previous marriage,” she lovingly gushed about her family. “Cody is 25 and in the Army. He will be returning to South Korea in October to start a new job within the Army. He will serve one year and then be transferred to Fort Hood in Texas. Travis is 22 and lives in Marshall, Minnesota where he currently helps others with daily living skills as a PCA. Natalie is 21 and attends Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa and plays basketball for them. She is a junior this year and hopes to play professional basketball overseas after she is done with college. Her major is Sports Management.” Gwen has been active in the church for many years, “I had
years and a position opened up in Montevideo, MN for a youth coordinator and I jumped at the chance,” she acknowledged. “From then on I have been working somewhat with the church.” Gwen began working at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Montevideo in September of 2016 and continued working in her position there as their youth and family minister coordinator until May of 2018. “Then in November 2018 I was given the title of vicar as a Synodically Authorized Minister to serve the Big Bend Lutheran Congregation in Big Bend, MN,” said Gwen. “They are about a 300-member congregation in southwest Minnesota.” Gwen is excited that her work has brought her to Montana. “I was soon done with my job as a Vicar in Minnesota. I talked with my husband and he said wherever you
been discerning my role within the church setting for about 15 or more
go, I go, so I put feelers out and the gracious group here welcomed my husband and I with open arms when we came for a visit and it has been a blessing since,” said Gwen. Gwen’s job will entail coordinating all the youth activities with help from volunteers. The age group encompasses Pre-K up, sometimes even through college. “We are going to be gearing up for the National Youth Gathering being held in Minneapolis in June 2021. This will be for 8th through 12th graders in the Fall of 2020. We are also starting our fall schedule with confirmation and Faithweavers. Retreats, Christmas program, fun, fun and more fun,” explained Gwen. “We are all kids at heart and have a love for each other and we need to share that,” she added happily.
14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Soup & Salad Luncheon
By Shannon Johnson
Back l-r: Riley O’Donnell, Trent Collins, Jacob Wang and Teight Madler. Front l-r: Macee Hadley, Katie Wang, Shelby Moore and Halle Burdick
2019 Baker High School Homecoming Candidates
By Hannah Goerndt
The 2019 Homecoming Candidates were announced on Sept. 17. Katie Wang, daughter of Dean and Karen Wang, is one of the lucky four girls nominated for Queen. Katie spends her time on the court during volleyball season or leading the school as Student Body President. She is also an active participant in Spartanettes. Halle Burdick, daughter of Quentin and Lisa Burdick, is another that has been chosen as a candidate. She is well known for taking part in Spartanettes, National Honor Society and SADD, as well as being Student Body Vice President. Halle also shows her school spirit on the volleyball court beside her team. The third candidate elected is Macee Hadley, daughter of Jarrett and Robyn Hadley. Macee is fond of playing volleyball alongside her fellow candidates. But that’s not all she does, Macee also takes part in Spartanettes and National Honor Society, and leads her class as Class President. The last candidate selected for Queen is Shelby Moore, daughter of Bruce and Stacey Moore. Shelby Moore is the senior class Vice President. She is also involved in Spartanettes. Shelby enjoys showing her competitiveness on the volleyball court and dominat-
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ing with her hits. As for the king candidates, they are just as competitive on the field. Teight Madler, son of Rick and Mona Madler, is one of the four boys elected as a candidate for King. Teight occupies his time playing football with his team. When not on the field, Teight enjoys volunteering with the Baker Fire Department. The second candidate is Trent Collins, son of Brock and Brook Collins. Trent enjoys playing football alongside the other candidates. Trent is also passionate about playing golf, and he assisted his team in getting third place last year at state. Riley O’Donnell, son of Jodie and Casey O’Donnell, is another that has been chosen for King. Riley is acknowledged for his spirit on the football field as well as the basketball court. As quarterback, Riley hopes to lead the Spartans to victory during the Homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 4 against Huntley Project. Jacob Wang, the fourth and final candidate, is the son of Dean and Karen Wang. Jacob is well known for playing football with his fellow nominees. As well as playing football, Jacob spends his weekends taking part in High School Rodeo, where he is currently leading the steer-wrestling standings for state.
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Meals are always exceptionally delicious when you’re enjoying good food for an even better cause! On Thursday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the FMC Diagnostic Imaging Department will be holding their 14th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness soup and salad luncheon at the Fallon County Fairgrounds in the Exhibit Hall. Come down on your lunch break and enjoy a variety of soups and salads that will be offered for a free will donation at the door. Along with lunch, there will also be a bucket raffle held. If you would like to help contribute to the cause, there are several different ways to donate including gift baskets for the bucket raffle, Breast Cancer Awareness promotional items, and monetary donations to be utilized for Breast Cancer Awareness items. If you would like to donate, or if you are unfamiliar with this event and would like to learn more, you can contact the Diagnostic Imaging Department at 406-778-5147 or send an email to fmcdi@fallonmedical.org. Come down to the Fairgrounds and start off Breast Cancer Awareness month in a way that will help members of your community!
Baker Schools to participate in Walk to School Day Lincoln and Longfellow Schools are participating in Walk to School Day on Oct. 2, 2019. Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling. About our event: Any kids who want to participate are welcome to come join us walk to school!!! Lincoln students are going to meet at the Baker Lake gazebo. The students will be de-
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parting from this location at 8 a.m. Longfellow students are going to meet at the Baker Post Office. The students will be departing from this location at 8 a.m. Any students who want to walk or ride a bike from home are welcome to celebrate Walk to School Day too, you do not need to meet at one of the designated points to participate! Anyone who walks or ride their bikes to school will get a treat & juice!
Saturday, Oct. 12 5 p.m. Plevna Community Center
Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper
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