Frigid winter wave finally breaks in eastern Montana Staff Report After more than ten days of sub-zero temperatures and strong winds hammering southeastern Montana, there will be a warmer weekend in Fallon County. According to forecasters, Baker and Fallon County were slowly starting a warming trend earlier in the week, but would climb to 31 degrees by Friday. That warming trend would continue over the weekend, with climbing to just under 40 degrees over the weekend. With a predicted high of 44 degrees Monday and 40 degrees Tuesday, the temperatures will be slowly dropping to 31 degrees by Friday (Feb. 26) and 27 degrees by Saturday (Feb. 27). The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory through Tuesday (Feb. 16) for Fallon County which warned of wind chills between 20 and 30 degrees below zero through midday. It included Baker, Plevna, Webster, Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond and Belltower. The advisory also warned that the dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as ten minutes.
The cold air would also be dangerous for young livestock and pets. The region had hit a low of minus 42 degrees with windchill after midnight on Feb. 14, measured at the airport in Baker. The wind chill would stay in the minus 30s for most of Saturday, Sunday and Monday until it started warming. The Billings office also issued a warning of the problem created for rivers and streams in the region. “Arctic air in place over the region for the last several days has led to ice development on area rivers and streams. While temperatures will gradually warm this week, they are expected to stay below normal, allowing for further ice development. Ice jams can result in rapid water rises and localized flooding where they occur. Those with interests near rivers and streams should move equipment and livestock to higher ground, away from waterways and adjacent low lying areas. Once the ice becomes established on rivers and streams, the threat of flooding from ice jams will diminish,” the office explained in its hydrologic outlook. The southeastern Montana area received some snowfall
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during early February, but most of the snow was focused more to the west. “Most locations across the west half of our forecast area received between 10 and 15 inches of snow. There were some higher reports, including 18 inches at Red Lodge and a few miles west of Reed Point. Eastern parts saw some snow but much less accumulation,” the office announced online. The Billings office also stressed how cold the recent weather had been in the state. “Most locations saw high temperatures stay below zero for about a week. The string of seven straight days with highs below zero at Billings tied for third longest since records began in 1934, and was the longest since
1985. Baker Municipal Airport, a station with a period of record beginning in 1998, reported its overall record cold temp with -34 degrees.” But in Montana, it was Ingomar that reported the coldest temperature when it recorded 44 degrees below zero. Roundup recorded a temperature that was one degree warmer, while Brandenberg had a minus 40 degree reading. Mizpah, Hysham and Springdale recorded temperatures of minus 38 and minus 37 degrees. Miles City ended the cold spell near record cold. The community had six straight days of high temperatures below zero and eight straight days of lows of minus 15 degrees or colder.
Humor, family fun focus of new ZED comic By Brad Mosher
bmosher@countrymedia.net Cartoons are a passion for Duane Abel. He has been drawing a comic strip for 25 years. Now the 41-year old artist has added Montana to his list of two dozen small town weekly newspapers, from as far as away California, to New York and even to Alabama. “I target small town newspapers because I live in a small town in Ohio. I started in a small Ohio weekly newspaper and I love small towns. I love small town newspapers,” he said. When it comes to his cartoons and strips, Abel says he doesn’t have to look far for in-
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spiration. “I am not as confined as Charles Schulz was. When he started to draw Peanuts, he had to draw in four boxes. It (Peanuts) was sold to papers as a space saver. It could be run horizontally. It could be run vertically. It could be run in a square. “I can do whatever I want. If I want to do it in two panels, I can do it in two. If I want to do it in three, I can do it in three. “If I want to do it in one single panel, I can do it that way. The great thing about being a cartoonist is you are the one who is in charge,” he explained. “Even with 2020 being a difficult year on everyone, part of it is what you can control and part of it is what you can’t control. I just try to focus on what I can control. Truthfully, as 2020 goes, I had one of my best years as
a cartoonist because I was able to tap into some other avenues that I had not done previously,” he explained. “I have been selling more gag cartoons to national magazines. I just wrote and illustrated a children’s book that is going to be out this June,” he said. He also has gotten involved with more than 1,000 schools in 41 states around the country. “That is an estimated half a million students in my career,” he said. “The goal is to reach all 50 states within the next year. “Sadly to say, most of that is going to be done with virtual assemblies. I may not be able to travel, but I can still speak to a lot of schools.” He did add that if he ever was able to have
With these unprecedented times I would like to take this opportunity to warn the citizens of Fallon and surrounding Counties of multiple scams that are out there. Things you should know.... The IRS/Federal/State/Local or other Agencies will NEVER: •Call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill. •Demand that you pay taxes without givng you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. •Require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes or bills, such as a prepaid debit card. •Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. •Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. •Require you to give your Social Security number or other private or financial information over the phone. •Lotteries, Fake Publisher’s Clearing House, and all Entities that promise you money should be considered fraud - You Should never send Money to receive Money. •Don’t send money or pictures to unknown individual’s over the Internet to avoid being scammed or blackmailed!! •RULE OF THUMB - IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT IS A SCAM!! If you suspect that it is a scam, do not give out any information and Hang up immediately. Remember there are many forms of written and phone scams out there today, lRS is just one of them. Please be diligent in protecting your personal and financial information. If you feel that you have been scammed please contact the proper law enforcement agency and take the steps necessary to protect yourself from further fraudulent activity.
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Montana COVID-19 cases continue dramatic drop as vaccinations rise Staff Report
Montana continues to see a drop in Coronavirus cases as officials have more than 52,000 fully vaccinated. The Treasure State’s pandemic battle is on two fronts, with 121 new positive cases reported Monday and counties continuing to follow vaccination plans, according to information posted on the state’s COVID web site. In Fallon County, 178 people were reported as fully vaccinated by Monday, while 624 doses had been given. In neighboring Carter County, 91 people had been fully immunized by Monday, with 283 doses given out. The two counties along the southeastern edge of the state, have a total of seven active positive cases between them. Carter County has four cases, while Fallon County has three. The Fallon County Health Department announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Fallon County residents Thursday, bringing the total to three. At the same time, the department posted on Facebook that 277 county residents had recovered and no one was currently hospitalized. Since the year started, Fallon County has had a total of 282 cases and two deaths listed related to COVID-19. The department also advised residents that masks were still required. Just two days earlier, the county was reporting just one active case. According to the health department, the fully vaccinated persons who meet criteria will no longer be required to quarantine following an exposure to someone with COVID-19. There are additional considerations for patients and residents in healthcare settings. There are reduced quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated persons in community settings. Vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they meet
all the following criteria: 1. Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2 -dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine) 2. Are within three months following receipt of the last dose in the series 3. Have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure Persons who do not meet all three of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance after exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. When it comes to vaccinations, the county is still in Phase 1B. That includes people over the age of 70 , also American Indians and other people of color who may be at elevated risk for COVID-19 complication, persons aged 18-69 with high-risk medical conditions. North of Fallon County, Wibaux County has just one positive COVID case, while Powder River County along the border with Wyoming also had one positive. Positive cases The state had a reported 2,735 active cases as of Monday with a total of 92 active hospitalizations. The state also has listed 93,476 as recovered since the pandemic began almost a year ago. The state has had 97,539 cumulative cases. Statewide, 1,328 fatalities have been recorded as COVID related since the pandemic began early in 2020. In mid-November, the state had a high of more than 1,600 active positive cases reported in one day for the high point of the pandemic in the state. Vaccinations As of Monday, the state had reported that 181,572 doses of vaccines had been administered, with Yellowstone County administering the most – 30,353 doses. Missoula County followed with 20,245 doses, followed by Gallatin County (15,145), Lewis and Clark County (14,364), and Cascade County (12,749).
The Cenex station in Baker will have shorter business hours on Sundays, closing at 7 p.m. The pumps will remain open.
Local station changes Sunday hours
Staff Report The times are a-changin’ – at least on Sunday at the Farmer’s Union Cenex gas station in Baker. The station has announced that it will be closing earlier on Sunday evenings. The station is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 5:45 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturdays. However, the station will now be closing its convenience store at 7 p.m. on Sundays. According to Tonya England, the assistant general manager at
the station, the hours were reduced because of a drop off in business recently. “We cut back an hour. With the pipeline crew not here we are just not busy. Nobody’s coming in,” she said. “The pumps won’t be shut down,” England added. The change in status with the pipeline has been the biggest hit for the station, according to England, although she admitted the recent 10-day stretch of sub-zero weather may have also had an impact. She also said that when the business increases again, the hour will be added back on the schedule for Sunday evenings.
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Luella V. Olson, 92
Luella V. Olson died Feb. 6, 2021, in Arizona. She passed four weeks after her husband Dale, who died Jan. 3, 2021. They were married for 74 years and are reunited in Heaven. Luella was born in 1928 to Edward and Elizabeth Schuetzle Krausz. Luella graduated from Plevna High School. She married Dale Olson in 1946 and lived in Baker, MT, until 1968 when the family moved to Red Lodge, MT. Luella was a member of the choir in both Baker and Red Lodge churches and also was a Cub Scout Den Leader. She was a member of Chapter R P.E.O. in Red Lodge and Chapter BZ in Mesa, AZ. She enjoyed hikes with her hiking club in Red
Lodge and dancing with the Scandinavian Dancers during the Festival of Nations. When not cooking or baking goodies for her family, Luella tended her ever abundant garden. While in Mesa, Luella enjoyed golf outings with her friends and playing her organ. Luella was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and husband Dale. She is survived by her sister Delphine Gregg; children Brenda (Don) Smith; Ken (Janet Strickland); Pam (Bert) Obert, and Kirk (Brenda Drake); seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery are in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held in Red Lodge later in the summer. Memorials can be sent to an organization of your choice. Cards and acknowledgements can be sent to Brenda Olson Smith, 29583 North Tarragona Drive, Peoria, AZ 85383.
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen thanks Linda Rost for her Service as Montana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year Montana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Linda Rost, of Baker, MT has completed her role representing Montana in the National Teacher of the Year Program. The year’s long National Program is sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and focuses on enhancing and empowering teachers’ leadership skills and celebrating the extraordinary professional contributions and commitments the teachers have made to teaching and learning. Each year, a State Teacher of the Year participating in the National Program is awarded the honor of National Teacher of the Year. Linda Rost was one of four finalists in consideration for the National Teacher of the Year. Linda’s contributions, and innovations in science literacy and instruction and her support for the students and families in south eastern Fallon County of Montana is a source of pride and inspiration in the education community and beyond. “Serving as the 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year has been incredibly rewarding, but also challenging due to COVID. I was able to engage in many efforts to promote education in Montana and across the nation, though most of it was virtual.” Linda Rost said. “I have formed professional connections with many people and the award has opened up many opportunities. I have discovered a new
Montana FFA Celebrates 2021 National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27 ZED COMIC FROM PAGE 1
By Jim Rose, Montana State FFA Advisor The local FFA Chapters in Montana will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 20-27, 2021. This National FFA Week embraces more than 93 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than 760,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members have a passion for agriculture. Designated a national week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday, National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their schools and communities learn about FFA and agricultural education. Today, FFA provides the next generation of leaders who will change
the world. As the top school-based youth leadership development organization in the nation, FFA helps young people meet new agricultural challenges by developing their unique talents and exploring their interests in a broad range of career pathways. FFA members are our future leaders, our future food suppliers, our future innovators and more! Whether it is through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in the development of agriculture’s future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 760,000 student members as part of 8,700 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
an assembly in schools in Hawaii, his wife would also make the trip. “That would be the one trip that my wife would be able to tag along with if I were able to travel,” he explained with a chuckle. Still, he admits that he has missed a lot in the last year. “I miss the students. I miss seeing a large gymnasium filled with students. But, I don’t miss traveling. That is the one thing that I never enjoyed. Every town I go to is beautiful in its own way and everyone is very proud of their home town. “Truthfully, I want to see where I am speaking. I want to see my audience. And then I want to see myself going back home. I am a horrible tourist in that respect,” he said. Abel is also involved in television and podcasts. He had a local Saturday television show on a local Ohio station – “Cartooning with Duane.” But that stopped when COVID hit the state. “Right before COVID, we were going guns a-blazing recording Cartooning with Duane and having it be a weekly Saturday morning feature. Then COVID hit and you can’t be in studios as much any more. My producer took a job out of state so that is probably going to turn into a web-only series that I’ll take care of myself,” he said. “I am one of those people
world of educational advocacy with an equity lens and I am so excited for the work to be done.” “Montana takes pride in leading the way in teaching and learning and I take pride in what Linda Rost has contributed to the teaching profession, science learning, and support for the teaching profession.” State Superintendent of Instruction Elsie Arntzen said. “I want to thank Linda for representing Montana at the state and national levels and for her commitment to raising the voice of teachers by spotlighting Montana’s excellence in teaching and learning. Linda contributed to Montana’s understanding on the resiliency and methods, which were needed on how to safely teach and learn through COVID, and her voice informed state policy.” In 2018 The Office of Public Instruction began administering the Teacher of the Year program. This year’s nomination process is already open and nomination forms are due by May 14, 2021. The mission of the Montana Teacher of the Year Program is to elevate student success by empowering classroom innovation and enhancing pathways to teacher leadership. Once again, we thank Linda Rost for her service and commitment to the achievement of Montana’s student and the well-being of students, and the OPI en-
who is – just never mind, I’ll do it myself.” For Abel, it is a matter of looking at the positive. “There is something special about turning on my phone and presenting a program, knowing that you are being beamed to a school on the other side of the country and then 45 minutes later I am back in my living room,” he said. “It is a beautiful, beautiful thing,” he added, laughing. Since he is not traveling as much, Abel has been able to reach out to more newspapers. “Maybe, it will make your readers just laugh. I know most weekly newspapers do not run comic strips. “To me, a newspaper is not complete unless it has a comic strip,” he said, explaining that he can have a corner on the market by targeting the small town weekly newspapers. “I love that aspect of it. “In the world of small potatoes, I am a Tater Tot. I have no problem with that,” Abel said. While other cartoonists may have bigger paychecks, Abel said that they probably envy his workload. “I would love to have their readership and their money. We both have things that we envy about each other.” Abel said that people can find him at www.corkeycomics. com. “My link and information is on every single comic strip.” They can also follow him on Instagram and YouTube. ZED lints For Abel, a main character for
courages you to nominate one of Montana’s best teachers for the honor of Teacher of the Year, 2022. Visit the OPI’s website for more information about the Montana Teacher of the Year Program: http://opi.mt.gov/Educators/ Teaching-Learning/Montana-Teacher-ofthe-Year
his comic strips is named ZED. “ZED is walking, talking dryer lint,” he said. “I work out of a basement studio. Believe it or not, every single cartoonist, whether they are small potatoes like me that appear in weekly newspapers or if they are syndicated in every single newspaper in the country ... most cartoonists work from their homes – either in their basements, attics, garages or the spare bedrooms. They are wherever their spouse allows them to work. “I have always worked out of a basement studio. Through the doorway of my office, I can see the washer and can see my dryer – just like when I was growing up and 15 years old in my parents house.” “If you stare at that all the time, that is where the ideas come from laundry hampers, fabric softeners and dirty laundry.” He said the name came from years of being one of the first being called in alphabetical order. “I wanted a character that came all the way at the end of the alphabet.” He also wanted a name which would appear before Ziggy in any alphabetical list of comics. “It (Ziggy) is one of my favorites.” When it comes to inspiration, Abel said he just looks at all the stupid things he has done during the week. “When I was doodling as a teenager I began to wonder what if a little creature popped up out of the washing machine
at this very moment?” Getting started Abel said that he started young. “I began selling cartoons to small magazines when I was 12 years old and began drawing ZED for my hometown newspaper when I was 15 years old. By the time I graduated college ZED had already put out of business two newspaper syndicates and one book publisher... but he still says that it was not his fault,” the cartoonist said. “Luckily ZED has been adopted by a very loving family (based upon my own childhood) with the exception that ZED’s adopted family comes with two boys Brian and Clyde. Brian is Zed’s best pal and the kind of friend that I wish I would have had when I was a kid. Clyde is easy to spot because he always wears a bucket on his head. “This is because when I was growing up on grandma and grandpa’s farm, I would scare the cows with a huge bucket on my head. My grandma told me to draw up a character in my strip that always wore a bucket on his head and being a good grandson, I listened,” Abel added. He said that he tries to look on the fun side, not take life too seriously and take a moment to smile. “Comic strips are great for that.” He added that his goal is for a family-friendly comic strip that is never topical or political so it could be enjoyed today or even 50 years from now.
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, February 25, 2011 --
30 YEARS AGO
Picture: Snow, snow, everywhere you go there’s snow. Residents are seeing more wildlife in town looking for food as the ground in the country is buried too deep for them to find food. . .World Day of Prayer will be celebrated March 3 in Baker. This year’s service will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church. . .Last week the Legislature dropped HR 136, the Governor’s school funding plan. . .Herb O’Donnell will celebrate his 80th birthday March 5. . .Baker Spartan boys’ basketball team ended their season at the district tournament. . .Lady Spartan basketball team will advance to the divisional tourney in Manhattan Feb. 2426. . .National FFA Week is Feb. 19-26. . .Area volunteers are honored in this issue of the Fallon County Times. . .Irene Korneychuk will turn 90 years old Feb. 28. Her children are asking that memories be send to her in lieu of a celebration. . .Brock Parini of Baker was crowned Miles Community College homecoming king. . .High temperature Feb. 16 was 45 degrees, low was -19 Feb. 21. . .Eric Bechtold and Jessica Baldwin, both former residents of Baker, won nominations for Billings’ 40 under 40 and were honored by their community. . .Bowman Recreation Department’s 2011 volleyball league champs are a team from Baker/Plevna consisting of Sheila O’Connor, Michelle Gorder, Ashlee Moore, Toni O’Connor, Marisa Straub, Shye Coulter and Carol Hadley.
20 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 23, 2001 --
Ashley Stanhope was named “Committee Man of the Year” at the 2000 NPRA Finals held at the Civic Center in Bismarck, Feb 8-10. . .Two Baker teachers, Clayton Hornung and Rich Menger, are planning to attend a statewide rally for public education in Helena March 3. . .Karen Birrer of Baker has been nominated to receive the 12th Annual Intermountain Children’s Award. The award honors an individual volunteer or professional in Montana who has made an outstanding contribution to children with special needs. . .A pancake breakfast benefit for Jacob Rieger, son of Marc and Debbie Rieger, will be held March 4 at the Plevna Fire Hall. . .Over 40 youth and adults attended the second annual “Day of Sewing” held at Thee Garage Feb. 19. This sewing event was hosted by 4-H sewing leaders and members of the Patchwork Quilting Guild. . .Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest held Feb. 4. Winners were: girls - Hali Jardee of Ekalaka; Marnee Overton, Baker; Kaily Stoltz, Ekalaka; Mandi Overton, Baker; Kadri Schuetzle, Plevna. Boys’ winners: Laker Brockel, Plevna; Derek Arnell, Baker; Neal Susa, Baker; Matt Junso, Baker; and Zach Hepperle, Baker.
Thursday, February 21, 1991 --
Three ladies were crowned Valentine Queens at Beta Sigma Phi’s Valentine Ball held Feb. 9. They were Roxie Latham, DeeDee Geving and Phyllis Peterson. . .Girl Scout Troop 142 has been busy tying yellow ribbons around town. They did 75 homes and the highways street signs uptown. This helped the girls understand more about patriotism. . .U.S. Census Bureau released figures compiled in the 1990 survey. The State of Montana experienced an overall increase in population of 1.6 percent, but counties in eastern Montana have a marked decline in population. . .Frank Dietz will celebrate his 100th birthday March 3. . .Four employees of Anfinson’s received service awards: David Gustafson - 15 years, Ron Rabe - 14 years, Marty Couch - 14 years and Alberta Couch - 6 years. . .Fireworks Fund drive begins and once again the goal for the fund is $,3500. If you are interested in helping out call Kay Wood or Bryan Kary. . .Fifty American flags were on display at Thomas McGonigal Gymnasium Feb. 12, during the annual Americanism program. With our country at war in the Persian Gulf, patriotic feelings are high .
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 19, 1981 --
Two positions from the elementary district will be open on the Baker school board this spring, according to Jim Stanton, superintendent. The three year terms of Herb McCamish and Henry Logar will be up at that time. . .A full year kindergarten program is being studied for the Plevna schools. Final approval depends on interest of parents. . .Pictured are Baker Lions Club members Al Fradenburgh and Harvey Tinnes with first graders at Washington School. Each student in Mary Lou Ryden’s class received an American flag courtesy of the Lions Club. . .Pictured is Tim Barth, son of Mr. and Mrs Reinhard Barth. Tim was awarded a certificate for the energy education and conservation program, signed by former President Jimmy Carter. . .Baker chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Beta Pi crowned Launa Quenzer as their Valentine Queen for 1981. . .Baker High School twirlers will perform at halftime of the basketball game Feb. 21. Twirlers are Carol O’Connor, Barb Mahon, Cheri Jacobsen, Carla Barone, Laurie Breitbach,
Kim Lund, Kathy McGonigal and Janice Stoddard. . .Three area residents, Richard Wenz of Plevna, Paul Enos of Willard and Tim Schwindt of Baker attended a John Deere Fly-In held this week. The group flew from Billings. . .Ismay Masonic Lodge held its annual 500 card party Feb. 14. A surprise cake was served for Kenton and Alice Stickney in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary.
50 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 25, 1971 --
Baker wrestlers take third in state, led by twins Jerry and John Moser. Baker coach for the 1971 tourney was Steve Prokop. . .Bert Schell, Paul Taylor and Larry Bender are elected officers in the Badlands Coin Club. . .O’Fallon Historical Society reports that the museum is presently being renovated and repainted. . .Robert Irvine is reelected president of the National Farmers Organization. Harvey Nichols is treasurer. . .Super Valu sells ten pounds of sugar for $1.19. . .Edith Gift, Girl Scout cookie chairman, reports that 145 cases of cookies have been ordered. Girl Scout Junior workshops for February are books by Alice Newell, prints by Helen Hoke, Indian lore by Ann Weeks and dancer by Iva Post.
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, February 23, 1961 --
Plevna wins District 4-C basketball championship under the coaching of Brenden Murphy. . .Jaycees are meeting to make plans for a Quarter Horse Show and have decided to hold it in conjunction with the annual carnival and street dance in late spring. . .County Commissioners discussed changing the town lots of Ollie and Westmore back into acreage, making the land more saleable due to the lesser cost of taxes. . .Frank Sparks received the Ford Farm Efficiency Award Feb. 16.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, February 22, 1951 --
Seven teams will take part in the district three AAU basketball tournament to be held in Baker, Friday and Saturday. Teams are Baker, Plevna, Wibaux, Miles City, Terry, Broadus and Bud’s. Flower Shop of Miles City. . .Jack Lawler heads annual fund drive for Red Cross. . .William Bradshaw, Ismay rancher, suffers severe bruises and sprains when thrown from a bucking horse on the MacKay ranch 20 miles south of Ismay where he is manager. . .Intention to auction leases on 1,669.44 acres within the known geologic structure of the Cedar Creek Anticline in
extreme northern Fallon County has been announced by the Bureau of Land Management. . .Total receipts from the polio drive were $1,475.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 20, 1941 --
Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Weeks of Ambrose, ND, have decided to locate in Baker on April 1. They have purchased the William O’Loughlin house now occupied by the J. C. Swindel family. . .County Attorney Denzil R. Young will be the guest speaker at the annual Washington’s birthday anniversary banquet held at Miles City. . .Several workmen are busy remodeling the former Jacob Rideway Marketing in Plevna which was purchased by Bob Janz.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 19, 1931 --
The question of establishing a county free library is soon to be brought to the attention of the people of Fallon County. Members of the library board will meet with those interested Saturday in the courtroom. . .Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Welch are observing their 50th wedding anniversary at their Westmore home. . .Workmen are engaged this week in renovating and redecorating the interior of St. John’s Church. . .Eight more dresses mysteriously disappeared from the Style Shop Thursday night. The thief apparently gained entrance through the front door.
100 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 24, 1921 --
Officers elected to serve for the Altar Society are Mrs. Raymond, president; Mrs. Hibbard, vice president; Mrs. M. L. Russell, secretary; Mrs. R. F. Smith, treasurer; Mrs. E .O. Lentz, sector; and Mrs. Ed Lawler, sacristan. . .Mayor George Hough received corporation papers of the Fallon County Fair Ass., from the secretary of the state this week. . .Melvin Schneider, who has been teaching in Dist. No. 41, has been transferred to the Baker schools and began teaching the fifth grade Monday morning. Miss Susie Thomas of Knobs will take his place in the country. . .Art Kuehn of Willard was in town Tuesday attending to school district matters. He says he will soon be in the fields if this weather keeps up. . .Beaver Creek well on the Hunter ranch is down 2,130 feet and Supt. Heft reports everything to be in fine shape. . .Night school began at the high school building with a good attendance in spite of the severe weather at the beginning of the week.
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Baker Spartan wrestling Senior Night By Rilee Pettersen and Kylee Janz
Briley Gorder, Natalia Hester and Tasia Miller displaying their stolen hearts.
Zach Craig showing off all of his hardearned hearts for the day.
Annual Valentine’s Day tradition continues By Hannah Goerndt
The King and Queen of Hearts competition is a newer tradition that the BHS Student Council began in recent years. The competition takes place in the week before Valentine’s Day and lasts for two days. This function is put on by the Baker Student Council and gift cards were awarded to the “King” and “Queen” from each age group and gender. On the first day, which this year was on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the girls bought a paper heart for one dollar. Up to three hearts can be purchased and the goal is to not talk to a boy, class discussion permitting, or
the boy is able to take the girl’s paper heart. Whoever has the most paper hearts at the end of the day is named “The King of Hearts”. On Wednesday, the opposite happens. The boys will buy a heart and whichever girl has the most hearts at the end of the day is now “The Queen of Hearts”. Normally there are four winners, a boy and girl from the middle school and a boy and girl from the highschool, this year there were five. The winners for the boys were Zachery Craig for the high school and Jerick Moser for the middle school. For the girls, Briley Gorder won for the high school and Natalia Hester and Tasia Miller tied for the middle school.
The Berlin Wall - a 6th grade study By DeeAnna Hess Did you know there is a real piece of the Berlin Wall at the O’Fallon Historical Museum? This colorful piece of the Berlin Wall was donated to the museum by Russ and Virginia Culver. February 4, Mrs. Johnson’s 6th grade class went to the museum and made a version of their own interpretation of the wall, the free side, the west side, the side of freedom. The class recently finished reading a book called A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen. This is a book about the Berlin Wall going up over night and separating a family. The class loves reading about WWII, so they were fascinated by this book and what happened in Berlin after the war. Mrs. Johnson took them to the museum where they learned more about the wall and got to create their own wall after looking at pictures of the wall and studying the real piece that was donated to the museum.
I think you should go check it out! Another classmate, Bryleigh Arnold thinks, “We are so lucky to have the piece of the Berlin Wall. This piece expressed a lot of feelings. You may think it doesn’t have meaning, but it means a lot.” Don’t miss the opportunity to see this outstanding piece of history!
This year the wrestling Senior Night was Feb. 9, at the Longfellow gym. The matches were against Sidney, Circle and Broadus. There are two seniors this year, manager Mckenzie Davis, the daughter of Chuck Davis and Polly Davis and Sophia Dulin daughter of Jason and Lisa Dulin. We took some time to ask the seniors some questions regarding their last wrestling season here at BHS. Mckenzie has been a wrestling manager since she was in middle school. When asked how wrestling has impacted her life, she replied, “I have been able to meet a lot of new people and have made some lifelong friends along the way.´´ Her favorite part about being a manager is when the spotlight is shown on the mat it makes it feel more intense and the crowd gets into
it. One of Mckenzie´s favorite memories was when Tarin, Riley, and Jesse flooded their hotel room at the Kelly Inn. This is Sophia’s first year participating in wrestling and she stated that she joined to try something new and show herself that she could do it. When stating how she gets focused for a match she stated, “I normally listen to music too but honestly as soon as I step into the gym and warm-
up, I become pretty focused.” Sophia claimed that wrestling has shown her to keep pushing even when she thinks she can’t. It also has given her a stronger mental toughness to handle difficult situations. Sophia would also like to thank all the people that have helped and supported her throughout her first year of wrestling. They have left a great impact on her life.
Students enjoy sculpting muscles By Maria Moser Mrs. Rost’s anatomy & physiology classes were able to do some hands-on learning when studying muscles in this past unit. They had the interesting task of getting to actually sculpt muscles along a skeleton manikin model. This lesson gave students a truly visual and creative experience by forming muscles to mimic the human body. Many of the students have stated that they enjoyed this type of project, because of the physical nature. McKenna Griffith stated that, “there are many little muscles on our bodies that we use everyday that you wouldn’t even realise you had.” Many of the students said that this type of learning helped them associate the location and use of the muscles much better. When asked what interesting knowledge they learned, Emily Shumaker said, “upbeat music has a greater effect on muscles than slow music does.” Emilia Cuppy was shocked at the amount of muscles in the face, “including the zygomatics which help you smile.” This activity proved to be a very useful and engaging way for students to truly visualize the forms of the human body.
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Valentine’s Day in the elementary By Chloe Tudor
(l-r): Shawn, Ashley and Corrine Sander; Teresa, Trinity and John Rieger; Albert, Jenna and Lynn Paul; John, Bret and Krissy Edgell; and Nicole, Dacy and Darin Buerkle.
Senior Night By Jenna Paul
On Feb. 12, during the basketball games against Wibaux, between the JV boys’ game and the varsity girls’ game the 2021 Senior Class was recognized. Jenna Paul daughter of Albert and Lynn Paul and Dacy Buerkle daughter of Darin and Nicole Buerkle are the only two seniors playing
basketball. Trinity Rieger daughter of John and Teresa Rieger, Ashley Sander daughter of Shawn and Corrine Sander, and Bret Edgell son of John and Krissy Edgell were also recognized between the games. The seniors each put together a tri-fold display of pictures seen upon entry of the gymnasium. They honored their parents with their class flower, the sunflower. Congratulations seniors, you are over halfway there!
Lady varsity basketball
Valentines Day, as we know it, is a day to celebrate our love and affection towards friends and family. It originated in Rome, during the festival of Lupercalia, originally meant for the pairing of brides with potential husbands. Now, it is lightly celebrated on Feb. 14 with yummy chocolates and sweet notes! Mrs. Bidwell’s kindergarten class brought their creativity hats and crafted Valentine’s boxes out of coffee cans, the students threw a sweet party. Mrs. Downing’s first grade class enjoyed a Friday Valentine Party. Their mailboxes were attached to the front of their desks, each student expectedly awaiting their treats. Mrs. Oberlander’s second grad-
The kindergarteners with their coffee can valentine’s day boxes. ers had beautiful lace drawings, and built boxes for their candy. Mrs. Benner’s third grade class
also celebrated on Friday, and made Valentines Holder’s for their treats.
Kalob Bollinger with the three.
By Jenna Paul The Wibaux Longhorns came to take on the Lady Cougars in a JV and Varsity games. To start the evening of basketball off, our JV Lady Cougars left it all on the court with a final score of 16 to 22. Sophia Tudor was the high scorer of the night with a total of 9 points, Sophia Schumacher added 4 points, Hayden Lane was 100% from the line adding 2 points, and Whitney Thielen put in a point. The Varsity Lady Cougars took to the court after the Senior Night Presentation. The high scorer of the evening was Senior Jenna Paul, Chloe Tudor was close behind with 6 points, Sophia Tudor added 4 points, Jaiden Dulin sunk 3, and Jaeda Paul added a point. The Longhorns took the win, with a final score of 45 to 21. The Lady Cougars trekked to Jordan on Feb. 13. Chloe Tudor and Jaeda Paul led the scores of the night each with 11 points.
FCCLA Chapter Members with students K-5 dressed as a “sea of red”.
Boys’ JV basketball By Jenna Paul Whitney Thielen jumping to start the Lady JV game. Dacy Buerkle followed behind with 3 points, and Sophia Tudor and Jenna Paul each added 2 points, leaving the team with a loss of 64 to 29.
The JV Boys’ secured a win against the Wibaux Longhorns, 37 to 32. Caiden Gray was the high scorer of the night with 11 points, Nick Buerkle added 10, Cooper Peterson put in 6, Ethan Mellon sunk 5, both Tristan Buerkle and Kalob Bollinger each added 2 points, and Trae Oberlander put in a point to help with the win! The JV Cougars traveled to Jordan to take on the Mustangs as the final game of their season before tournaments. Cooper Peterson had 17 points, Ethan Mellon added 6, Caiden Gray sunk 4, Wyatt Thielen put in 3 points, and both Nick Buerkle and Tristan Buerkle added 2 points to the score. The Mustangs took the win 51 to 34.
FFA Chapter meeting High School art sculptures By Jaeda Paul, Secretary
On Feb. 9, president, Dacy Buerkle, called to order the sixth meeting of the Plevna FFA Chapter. The treasurer’s report and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved as correct by the chapter. For old business, Chloe Tudor mentioned January’s Harvest of the Month which was carrots. Jenna Paul reported on the Joint Livestock Committee Meeting, discussing fair and different decisions that were made. Sophia Schumacher told the chapter of the new sign decorations that went up in January. Dacy reminded everyone that if they had any COVID-safe fundraiser ideas, they can talk to Mrs. Menees or to any of the officers. For new business, Jaeda Paul notified the chapter that on Feb.
17, the officers will be traveling to classrooms to talk about beets which are February’s Harvest of the Month. Day 2 of FFA Winter Districts will be on Feb.15; events at this competition include: Ag. Mechanics, Ag. Sales, Greenhand, Floriculture, and FBM. National FFA Week will be Feb. 22 through the Feb. 26. Throughout the week, the officers will be doing morning announcements and participating in various activities. Jenna Paul invited chapter members to help the officers hang hearts on the signs to accompany the snowmen. Dacy Buerkle talked to the chapter about the first annual BLU Conference. Mrs. Menees will send out a registration links to any members interested in attending the workshops. After the meeting, members participated in a FFA Jeopardy while eating their heartshaped sugar cookies!
of sculpture inspired by forms and processes from nature. These include life cycles, weather, seasons, or geographical changes. Students were given instructions to use anything from outside whether they use sticks, rocks, leaves, or mud to create a masterpiece. With these instructions and objects found right outside the door, the students made unique creations.
Ashley Sander with her beautiful masterpiece.
By Jaeda Paul Ms. Boyer’s High School art projects class was recently assigned to make a natural sculpture. A natural sculpture is a type
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FCCLA Week By Jenna Paul
FCCLA Week came and brought numerous schoolwide activities with it! With FCCLA being the only student-led organization with family at its focus, the Plevna Chapter asked members to help celebrate their family throughout the week. To kick off the week, chapter members visited the elementary classrooms to invite students to learn about their organization. To show their FCCLA support, students were invited to wear red on Tuesday! The chapter kept the momentum going into Wednesday, with an FCCLA themed Kahoot in Study Hall! Classes 7-12 competed, and the winner won a pack of candy. Did you know that the Montana FCCLA organization turns 75 this year! On Thursday, students in the school dressed like they were in their 70s. To end the week, FCCLA members distributed some sweet treats for Valentine’s Day to the whole school! The FCCLA members enjoyed being able to spread their organization throughout the school during National FCCLA Week.
plevna school menu Week of Feb. 22 Monday: Crispy chicken wrap w/lettuce, tomato, ranch, apple, chips Tuesday: Pulled pork on a bun, spring salad w/beets, potatoes, grapes
Wednesday: Sausage Calzone, Italian salad, fruit Thursday: Fish sticks, peas & carrots, orange, dinner roll Friday: BBQ chicken, stuffed baked potato, steamed broccoli, fruit Milk served daily
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lines followed. 8-9c LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given; that the Board of County Commissioners of Fallon County, MT, on the 17th day of May, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., in their office at the County Courthouse will be soliciting proposals for a study to review and update existing County road records by way of researching Commissioner Proceedings, Commissioner Deeds, existing road maps, etc. to locate easements, abandonments, and/or all other information pertinent to County roads. The updates will determine future procedures and policies for Fallon County roads and will bring the County’s road plat book up to required standards. Interested contractors will be required to submit a written plan and make an oral explanation as to how their plan will be executed, the time required and costs. This will assist the Commission with information needed for FY22 budget. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all written plans, to waive irregularities, or to accept any written plan they deem to be in the best interest of Fallon County. The project will begin after July 1, 2021, which is the new 2022 Fiscal Year. Dated this 4th day of January, 2021 FALLON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Roy Rost, Presiding Officer For additional questions, please contact Cindy or Brenda at the Fallon
County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at 406-778-7106, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. 3-8c MNAXLP ____________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: 406-778-2422 Facsimile: 406-778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representatives Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of TOBY ROGER HURLEY, Deceased Cause No. DP 2021-01 Judge: Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Angela Schallenberger and Steven Hurley, Co-Personal Representatives, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, PC, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 21st day of January, 2021. s/Angela Schallenberger s/Steven Hurley 6-8c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE On June 15, 2021 at 2 p.m., at the front entrance, Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313, Brigham J. Lundberg, a member of the Montana State Bar, as successor trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the following described real property situated in Fallon County, MT, and described as follows: Lot 2, Block 8, MORRIS ADDITION to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. Parcel ID No.: 1100390 which has the address of 309 South 1st Street West, Baker, MT 593139189. Said sale will be made to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated Sept. 2, 2015 and executed by Dakota Hincks and Sarah Purdy also known as Dakota B. Hincks and Sarah N. Purdy, as grantors (“Grantor”), to Alliance Title and Escrow Corp., as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and recorded on Sept. 8, 2015 as Instrument No. 0100704 in Book 117 at Page 483, official records of Fallon County, Montana.
The Deed of Trust was assigned for value to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC (“Beneficiary”), the current beneficiary, by written instrument filed for record on August 6, 2020, as Instrument No. 0106362 in Book 6 at Page 480, official records of Fallon County, Montana. Brigham J. Lundberg (“Successor Trustee”) is the successor trustee of the Deed of Trust pursuant to an Appointment of Successor Trustee/ Substitution of Trustee recorded on March 4, 2020 as Instrument No. 0105871 in Book 203 at Page 291, official records of Fallon County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the grantors in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantors’ failure to timely pay all monthly installments of principal, interest, and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note is now due for the Nov. 1, 2019 installment payment. As of Jan. 21, 2021, the amount necessary to satisfy this obligation was $111,970.67. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $97,062.21, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any), and advances for the protection of the beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Due to the default stated above, Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Successor Trustee, to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranties of title or possession, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement, or other circumstance that affects the validity of the sale. If the sale is set aside or the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of funds paid to the successor trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing or other court-ordered stay, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days.
The grantors, the successor-in-interest to the grantors, or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. DATED: 1/28/2021 /s/ Brigham J. Lundberg Brigham J. Lundberg, Successor Trustee Lundberg & Associates, PC 3269 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-263-3400 Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6-8c MNAXLP ____________________________ Benjamin J. Mann, Bar No. 33833674 Jason J. Henderson, Bar No. 11414 Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar No. 60723896 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 376 East 400 South, Ste. 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714 lewis@hwmlawfirm.com Attorney for Plaintiff HWM File Number: MT10799 Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Fallon County Cohano Investments, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Jonathan C. Enfield a/k/a Jon Enfield; Jennifer Enfield; Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE Case No.: DV-19-20 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on October 19, 2020, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property: Township 2 North, Range 61 East, P.P.M., in Fallon County, Montana Section 2: Lots 3, 4, S1/2NW1/4, SW1/4 Section 3: Lots, 3, 4, S1/2NW1/4, S1/2 Township 2 North, Range 61 East, M.P.M., in Carter County, Montana; Section 4: Lots 1, 2, S1/2NE1/4, SE1/4NW1/4, E1/2SW1/4, SE1/4. Notice is hereby given that on Feb. 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. on the front steps of the Fallon County District Court at 10 W. Fallon Ave., Baker, MT 59313 the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs. Date:Feb. 1, 2020. s/Trent Harbaugh, Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff of Fallon County, State of Montana **WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON ANY PROPER-
Representatives. One of the highlights of the week to be sure was Governor Gianforte’s long awaited lifting of the statewide mask mandate. Now it is up to local officials to follow suit and get Montana back to work, back to school and back to normal. Along that line, Senate Bill 67 passed 2nd reading in the House today by a 71-29 margin. This bill eliminates the potential misdemeanor penalty in the law if local law enforcement officials refuse to respond to orders from state or local health officials. A couple of Governor supported tax relief bills advanced in the legislative process this week. One increased the exemption from the business equipment tax from $100,000 to $200,000 of eligible equipment. There is another bill being offered to eliminate the equipment tax altogether. The $75,000,000 price tag probably dooms it for this session, but it definitely could be an important
tool in the future for new business recruitment. Another tax bill likely to pass, establishes a tax credit for employers who provide employee education funding to enhance employee skills. House Bill 43 passed the house to expand health insurance coverage for telemedicine. This technology makes many healthcare options available in rural areas that wouldn’t otherwise be available, this should be covered by our health insurance. This will better utilize local facilities while reducing travel costs and time. Another common sense, cost saving bill HB231, is in the hearing process. This bill would eliminate the requirement for certificates of need for many start up or expanding healthcare related businesses. This is an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy that deserves elimination and will help to drive down healthcare costs and improve availability. HB 224 and HB225 passed the
House providing important wolf management tools. 224 allows trappers to use snares, while 225 potentially adds 2 weeks on the front and back ends of the hunting season. These are needed in western regions to help control wolf populations that continue to grow over quotas. Senate Bill 115 is headed to the House. 115 will return conservation easement decisions to the State Land Board after former Governor Bullock usurped the authority. Once again, the Secretary of State, State Auditor, Superintendent of Schools, Attorney General, and the Governor, will all participate in these important decisions. Wednesday, I introduced HB 300. This bill would allow local school districts the option of utilizing 8-15 passenger vans to transport students to extracurricular activities. Many of our schools have relatively small numbers to transport over many miles. These
types of vehicles can help cut costs while providing safe and comfortable travel. In Appropriations, after weeks of hearings, it’s time to start making decisions on spending requests. Similar to our own financial decisions, it’s important to try to discern between wants and needs. These departments have budgets in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars. This creates an unrealistic challenge really, for any new administration that takes office, and is supposed to present their budget one week later. I think it would make sense to change when the legislature convenes following the election of a new governor. This coming week our subcommittee will be setting appropriation recommendations for the committee as a whole, for the Departments of Livestock, Agriculture, Natural Resources, transportation, Environmental Quality and Fish Wildlife and Parks. As some of these
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departments have grown over the years, they have become skilled in accumulating large sums of unspent cash. One of our challenges is to find the money, determine what may be needed in reserve or to complete unfinished projects and reduce the amount of new money that needs to come from each of us in the general public. In recent visits with Superintendent of Schools Elsie Arntzen, schools and possibly libraries that need to upgrade heating and cooling systems, should contact the Office of Public Instruction. An avalanche of federal money has been unleashed as a result of the Virus and is available for these kinds of improvements. Hopefully, this report helps give you an important glimpse into some of the duties of your State Legislature. As always, please contact me with your ideas or concerns. Thank You, it is an honor to be serving the people of House District 37.
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Fallon County Times
FALLON COUNTY DELINQUENT TAX REPORT As of 02/16/2021 Real Property
Year Name Tax Amount 2020 Adamson Nicole Leigh $1,174.06 2020 Adamson Takoda $143.50 2020 Adamson Takoda $73.89 2020 Adamson Trey E $559.15 2020 Adamson Trey E Et Al $529.59 2020 Adamson Trey Et Al $489.92 2020 Adamson Trey LLC $487.35 2020 Askin Jay L and Penny D $171.07 2019 Baillie Gertrude E Et Al $227.73 2020 Baillie Gertrude E Et Al $105.16 2020 Becker James Joseph Et Al $156.03 2020 Bennett Robin Et Al $12.46 2020 Berger Paul H and Elizabeth E $495.88 2017 Billups Michael S $769.00 2018 Billups Michael S $769.24 2019 Billups Michael S $723.94 2020 Billups Michael S $527.05 2020 Bondell Liliana $212.58 2020 Bondell Sheila Et Al $150.27 2020 Bowers Kristen $756.42 2020 Brewer Shane $137.65 2019 Cabot Justin and Jenne $918.90 2020 Cabot Justin and Jenne $420.66 2020 Champion Builders LLC $170.38 2020 Conley Ron $253.31 2020 Cottonwood Rentals LLC $100.57 2020 Dro Inc $149.74 2020 Element Fleet Corporation $137.45 2020 Enfield Jon and Jennifer $268.27 2018 Fisher Jennifer $994.58 2019 Fisher Jennifer $773.82 2020 Fisher Jennifer $355.30 2017 Geving Jerrid $295.22 2018 Geving Jerrid $286.32 2019 Geving Jerrid $242.69 2020 Geving Jerrid $116.48 2017 Geving Jerrid R $298.87 2018 Geving Jerrid R $288.65 2019 Geving Jerrid R $264.14 2020 Geving Jerrid R $665.91 2020 Geving Jerrid Ray $119.37 2017 Gillan Kelly J $337.14 2019 Gillan Kelly J $346.54 2020 Gillan Kelly J $161.06 2017 Gillan Kelly J $4,390.62 2019 Gillan Kelly J $4,012.27 2020 Gillan Kelly J $1,852.29 2020 Gillan Kelly J Et Al $145.30 2020 Gillan Kelly James $92.64 2020 Gorder Dustin Lee $1,134.91 2020 Gorder Gary Et Al $231.49 2020 Green Janet $46.66 2019 Greenlee Jeffrey E $487.41 2020 Greenlee Jeffrey E $462.07 2020 Gunderson Brian & Michael $5.41 2019 Gunderson Farms $118.46 2020 Gunderson Farms $111.92 2019 Gunderson Farms $118.46 2020 Gunderson Farms $111.92 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $60.48 2020 Gunderson Farms Inc $57.14 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $1,276.88 2020 Gunderson Farms Inc $1,147.01 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $64.06 2020 Gunderson Farms Inc $60.53 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $239.05 2020 Gunderson Farms Inc $225.83 2019 Gunderson Farms Inc $657.59 2020 Gunderson Farms Inc $621.22 2019 Gunderson Martin J Et Al $784.11 2020 Gunderson Martin J Et Al $740.74
Year Name Tax Amount 2019 Gunderson Michael J Et Al $247.11 2020 Gunderson Michael J Et Al $233.43 2019 Gunderson Michael J Et Al $595.50 2020 Gunderson Michael J Et Al $562.56 2020 Gunderson Mike and Brian $11.65 2016 Halmans Jeffrey L $631.49 2017 Halmans Jeffrey L $597.39 2018 Halmans Jeffrey L $1,227.21 2019 Halmans Jeffrey L $572.32 2020 Halmans Jeffrey L $537.61 2016 Heim Lisa $1,319.20 2017 Heim Lisa $1,354.36 2018 Heim Lisa $1,357.61 2019 Heim Lisa $1,198.75 2020 Heim Lisa $549.94 2020 Herbst Robert E $330.80 2020 Herbst Robert E $444.63 2020 Herbst Robert E $670.02 2018 Hoeger Randy S & Brenda L $1,075.47 2019 Hoeger Randy S & Brenda L $1,026.81 2020 Hoeger Randy S & Brenda L $471.60 2018 Hoeger Randy S and Brenda L $122.71 2019 Hoeger Randy S and Brenda L $148.72 2020 Hoeger Randy S and Brenda L $66.55 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $487.28 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $644.12 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $628.00 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $557.09 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $768.68 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $684.02 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $745.04 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $665.76 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $129.45 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $112.09 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $615.30 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $550.51 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $27.21 2019 Holeshot Properties LLC $146.18 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $132.03 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $27.05 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $25.53 2020 Holeshot Properties LLC $231.41 2020 Holliday Brett $6.54 2018 Holliday Patty $471.93 2019 Holliday Patty $623.80 2020 Holliday Patty $285.17 2020 Howe Stanton S $148.67 2020 Huston Daniel Scott $287.00 2020 Janz Roxann $316.36 2020 Kapps Otis and Mary $491.04 2018 Kary Eric J $388.36 2019 Kary Eric J $764.57 2020 Kary Eric J $350.98 2020 Kritter Ranch LLC $363.95 2020 Kritter Ranch LLC $310.04 2020 Kritter Ranch LLC $160.96 2019 Lizer John L $937.04 2019 Lizer John L & Sandra $508.79 2020 Medearis Bill $865.46 2020 Medearis Bill $98.97 2020 Medearis Bill D $55.34 2020 Mellon Christopher P $14.08 2018 Mellon Timothy $431.69 2019 Mellon Timothy $318.50 2020 Mellon Timothy $187.23 2020 Mitchell Wayde and Lisa $1,047.16 2020 Mittelstedter Eileen M $80.99 2019 Montana Congregational Conference $5.57 2020 Montana Congregational Conference $2.60
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Wed. Feb. 24- Regular Sale w/All Breed Calf Sale Wed. Mar. 17- Regular Sale w/ All Breed Calf Sale & Larson XL SIM-Angus Bull Sale & Special Bred HFR/Stock Cow Sale Wed. Mar. 3- Regular Sale w/ All Breed Calf Sale Thurs. Mar. 18- Evenson Angus Bull Sale & Gaaskjolen Angus & Angus Hybrid Bull Sale Wed. Mar. 24- Regular Sale w/ All Breed Calf Sale Wed. Mar. 10- Regular Sale w/ All Breed Calf Sale Wed. Mar. 31- Regular Sale w/ All Breed Calf Sale You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at 605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853 Paul Huffman Owner/Manager 605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 C & D Yards Baker, Montana 406-778-3282 Curt Williams Baker Field Rep. 406-978-2520
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Year Name Tax Amount 2020 Morast Anthony $131.76 2020 Morast Rose $131.76 2019 Neary Amanda $388.47 2020 Neary Amanda $345.78 2020 Neary Amanda $113.20 2020 Ness Gay Et Al $438.10 2020 Passmore Tod and Lisa $111.06 2018 Pickett Larry - Mail To $462.44 2019 Pickett Larry - Mail To $253.03 2020 Pickett Larry - Mail To $239.04 2018 Pickett Larry - Mail To $80.72 2019 Pickett Larry - Mail To $153.77 2020 Pickett Larry - Mail To $71.00 2020 Pickett Larry and Sandra A $415.99 2016 Rustad Evelyn $7.06 2017 Rustad Evelyn $6.57 2018 Rustad Evelyn $6.07 2019 Rustad Evelyn $5.58 2020 Rustad Evelyn $2.61 2015 Schaefer James $684.69 2016 Schaefer James $647.93 2017 Schaefer James $561.52 2018 Schaefer James $543.19 2019 Schaefer James $625.18 2020 Schaefer James $300.11 2020 Scheetz Sheila R $269.80 2020 Scherman David $632.33 2020 Schieffer P H Jr $105.16 2020 Schulz Jess and Dixie L $524.37 2020 Schulz Jess and Dixie L $91.45 2020 Schulz Jess and Dixie L $249.67 2020 Scollard Sandy Et Al $270.97 2020 Selle Donald $124.24 2020 Selle Donald $26.36 2013 Us Leasing Group LLC $129.41 2014 Us Leasing Group LLC $128.91 2015 Us Leasing Group LLC $229.39 2016 Us Leasing Group LLC $217.06 2017 Us Leasing Group LLC $324.01 2018 Us Leasing Group LLC $313.44 2019 Us Leasing Group LLC $278.97 2020 Us Leasing Group LLC $133.93 2020 Weiler Sandra $94.24 2020 Weiler Sandra $503.64 2020 Wheeler Nicole M $543.46 2020 Wheeler Nicole M $52.41 2020 Wiess Nicole M $602.12 2020 Wiman Kay A Et Al $127.17 2020 Wiseman Justin Et Al $127.96 2020 Wood Kay A $126.61 2020 Wood Kay A $6.54 2020 Wright Robin $394.26 2020 Wright Robin $119.08 2020 Wright Robin $219.03 2020 Wright Robin J $112.09 2020 Wright Robin K $63.57 2019 Wyrick Allison Living Trust $778.38 2020 Wyrick Allison Living Trust $352.20 2018 Wyrick Chace J Randy $1,170.49 2019 Wyrick Chace J Randy $1,044.49 2020 Wyrick Chace J Randy $480.16 2020 Wyrick Jed A $167.40 2015 Young Marlene R Et Al $216.09 2016 Young Marlene R Et Al $204.52 2017 Young Marlene R Et Al $267.39 2018 Young Marlene R Et Al $275.37 2019 Young Marlene R Et Al $257.74 2020 Young Marlene R Et Al $119.01 2018 Ziemer David M and Veroneka $168.29 2018 Ziemer David M Et Al $292.07 2020 Ziemer David M Et Al $326.79
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District Basketball Brackets
SPARTAN basketball Baker Spartans vs Bowman Bulldogs By Erica Verke The boys basketball team went to Bowman for a game Feb. 9. The varsity boys fought hard but unfortunately lost the game 48-89. The JV boys had an intense game but lost by 12 points. The C Squad played a good game but sadly lost the game 30-62. Baker boys varsity Konner Flint led in stats with 11 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Cooper O’Connor had 10 points, 4 assists and 2 steals. Ethan Gundlach added 9 points and 1 rebound. Jaxson Tronstad had 4 points, 2 assists and 6 rebounds. Garrett Lesh brought 3 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Logan Graham had 3 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Jory Miller added 3 points. Riley Williams had 3 points. Bryant O’Connor brought 2 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Guy Lesh had 2 rebounds. Baker boys JV Bryant O’Connor led the points with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Cooper O’Connor had 10 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Rory Lingle added 7 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists. Nathan Shallenberger had 7 points and 10 rebounds. Riley Williams brought 4 points and 4 rebounds. Quinn Griffith had 2 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. Carter Gion had 1 point and 2 rebounds. Walker Hadley brought 1 point. Baker boys C-Squad Carter Gion scored the most points with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Walker Hadley had 6 points, 2 assists and 2 steals. Hunter Bailey added 3 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Quinn Griffith had 3 points and 4 rebounds. Bryten Martin brought 3 points and 2 rebounds. Nathan Hufford had 2 points and 2 rebounds. Aiden Wyrwas added 2 points and 2 steals.
Spartans vs Lame Deer-Home By Erica Verke and Jaelyn Quenzer The Spartan basketball teams hosted the Lame Deer Morning Stars at home on Feb. 12. The varsity girls had an amazing game, winning by 38 points. The JV girls game, fighting hard for the win, unfortunately did not turn out as well for them, losing 36-47 points. The boys varsity had an intense game and won 50-48. The JV boys played an amazing game and won by 17 points. The boys C-Squad fought hard and won 46-38.
Baker girls varsity Anika Ploeger was the top scorer with 25 points, 4 assists, 5 rebounds and 8 steals. Emily Shumaker came in with 13 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. Next, Eve Uecker with 8 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Peyton Janeway came in with 6 points, 1 assist, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Alex Williams scored 5 points, 1 assist and 1 rebound. Makala Gallegos also had 5 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Harlee Graham added 4 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. McKenna Griffith brought the team 4 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Kaytlynn Gaub contributed 2 points and 1 assist. Mya Hadley added 1 point, 2 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Lastly, Saraya Afrank had 2 steals. Baker girls JV Leading the game in points was Makala Gallegos with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Kendall Shepherd came in with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Next, Mallory Varner had 8 points and 3 rebounds. Kaytlynn Gaub scored 2 points, 2 rebounds and 4 steals. Jessica Stark added 2 points and 3 rebounds. Karissa Afrank contributed 1 point, 1 rebound and 1 steal. Briley Gorder had 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Saraya Afrank had 1 rebound and 1 assist. Faith Hansen came in with 1 rebound. Baker boys varsity Konnor Flint led the points with 12 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Guy Lesh had 11 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds and 3 steals. Logan Graham added 10 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound and 2 steals. Jaxson Tronstad contributed 7 points, 1 assist, 6 rebounds and 1 steal. Garrett Lesh had 5 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds and 4 steals. Ethan Gundlach brought 3 points and 1 steal. Cooper O’Connor had 2 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Jory Miller had 1 rebound and 1 steal. Baker boys JV Nathan Shallenberger led stats with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Rory Lingle had 12 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Bryant O’Connor contributed 8 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Quinn Griffith added 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Riley Williams had 4 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Bryten Martin brought 4 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Carter Gion had 4 points and 5 rebounds. Walker Hadley contributed 3 points and 2 rebounds. Baker boys C-Squad Bryten Martin scored the most points with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Carter Gion had 13 points and 8 rebounds. Walker Hadley added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals. Owen Stieg had 4 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Hunter Bailey contributed 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Aiden Wyrwas added 2 points and 4 rebounds.
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The deadline is quickly approaching for those interested in applying for the NILE Scholarship. In the midst of daily agricultural tasks, is the daunting task of lining up scholarship opportunities for high school seniors and current college students. Now is the time to take of advantage of the decreased daylight hours and complete those scholarship applications! Amid the craziness of 2020 and the cancelation of the 2020 scholarship fundraiser, the NILE Foundation plans to push forward with the scholar-
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ship program, awarding over $30,000 to deserving agriculture students. The criteria being that applicants have been actively involved in their communities, leaders in their respective programs, excelled in the classroom, and participated in NILE events. Take a look at the level of scholarships being given out in 2021: High School One Time Scholarship - Awarded to high school seniors that meet the qualifications listed in the guidelines. Secondary One Time Scholarship - Offered will also be a one-time grant, for students already enrolled in College or a Vo-Tech school meeting the qualifications. Shining Star - All qualified applicants are eligible. This scholarship is for an applicant that stands out in the crowd. Needle In The Haystack – This scholarship will be awarded at the NILE Foundation’s Scholarship Fundraiser - date
and location yet to be determined. This random drawing will be open to all scholarship applicants; must be present to win. NILE Legacy Award - Offered to students that have been very active in various NILE events. Rolling Scholarship - The rolling scholarships will be offered to a select group of High School Seniors who will have the opportunity to renew the scholarship yearly, up to four years of their secondary education. Recipients of rolling scholarships will be chosen from the pool of applicants that are current seniors in High School. Don’t delay, applications must be submitted to the NILE Office by March 2, 2021 by 4 p.m. (postmarked March 2 will not be accepted). Applications incomplete or late will not be considered. Scholarships will be awarded and announced in April 2021.
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Fallon County Times
1099 Forms
Explaining the many types of 1099 forms and their uses. By Jim Cusimano,
Big Sky Financial Planning Group What is a 1099 form? This is a record of payment from an individual or entity, showing a payment, generated for your records. The individual/entity sends a copy to both the payee as well as the I.R.S. 1 Who might be sending 1099s? Clients send their contractors 1099s, recording work performed. Banks send 1099s to reflect interest from a savings account. A state may send a 1099 for a tax refund. If the financial institution who handles your retirement account writes you a check, they will also send you a 1099. 1 In any event, a 1099 includes the taxpayer identification number or Social Security Number of the payee. Receiving the 1099 does not automatically mean that the payee owes tax, as there could be situations that offset that income, but it definitely means that the I.R.S. also has a record of that payment. 1 There are many types of 1099 form. Here are a few of them: 1099-A. This form is a consequence of foreclosure or bank repossession of secured real property such as one’s home if used for collateral for a loan, for example. 1 1099-B. Brokers and barter exchanges report proceeds from securities, futures, commodities, or barter exchange transactions with a 1099-B.1 1099-C. The 1099-C reports debt cancellation. if you had at least $600 of debt cancelled during the year. This includes the cancellation of debt you owe for a home, like in the case of foreclosure. This form is sent if the debt was cancelled by a bank, credit union, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC), another lender or financial institution, the federal government, a department of the U.S. military, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), or the Postal Rate Commission. 1 1099-CAP. The 1099-CAP goes to shareholders who received at least $1,000 as cash, stock, or other property due to an acquisition of control or a substantial change in the capital structure of a corporation. 1 1099-DIV. When you receive dividends, capital gain distributions, or liquidation distribu-
tions, you get one of these. For example, when a mutual fund sells off funds and realizes a capital gain, the fund informs you of your share of the capital gain through a 1099-DIV. 1 1099-G. A 1099-G is used to report $10 or more of unemployment compensation, tax refunds you got from state and local governments, agricultural payments, or taxable grants you received. 1 1099-H. Your health insurance provider will send you a 1099-H if you had any portion of your health insurance premiums paid with advance payments from the health coverage tax credit (HCTC.) 1 1099-INT. This form reports interest income of $10 or more, and sometimes other tax items related to interest income. 1 1099-LTC. This form reports distributions from extended care insurance contracts and accelerated death benefits paid out as a result of a life insurance contract or a viatical settlement. 1 1099-MISC. This category includes “miscellaneous income,” including awards and prizes. 1 1099-OID. The 1099-OID reports the difference between the stated redemption price of a bond at maturity and the issue price of that bond. 1 1099-PATR. This form reports patronage dividends, such as in a farm cooperative. 1 1099-Q. Have you been paying for school expenses from a 529 plan or a similar savings plan? Withdrawals will be reported on this form. 1 1099-R. The 1099-R reports distributions from all types of retirement, pension, and profit-sharing plans as well as any IRA or annuity contract. 1 1099-S. The 1099-S reports gross proceeds from real estate transactions or exchanges. 1 1099-SA. This form reports distributions from Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Archer Medical Savings Accounts (Archer MSA), or Medicare Advantage Medical Savings Accounts (MA MSA). 1 Questions? Be sure to talk with a qualified tax professional or qualified financial professional today; they can help you generate, request, and understand any of the above 1099 forms in question. Citations 1. Policygenius.com, March 17, 2020
Caring for cattle in cold temperatures
By Michael Millward, Fallon/Carter Counties Extension Agent
As I look outside today and think about the last couple of days of below zero temperatures, I am reminded that sometimes it is not so bad to have a job where I can work indoors with the heat on. It also makes me think of all our livestock and hardworking agricultural producers that are out in the weather all the time, and what they need to be able to thrive in these conditions. When winter comes our livestock should have a nice thick winter coat to keep them warm, but that does not mean they can’t get cold. The breaking point where cattle needs will change from what may be considered the normal wintertime needs to another level of nutritional needs is 18 degrees F. When temperatures fall below 18 degrees F., we should remember that cattle will require 1% more energy per degree it
is below 18 degrees F. if they are going to be able to maintain their body condition. That is roughly a 10% increase in energy needs for 10 degrees drop in temperature. During these times when cattle needs are higher than normal, they will typically increase the amount of feed that they eat each day to satisfy their needs for more energy in their daily diet. If temperatures fall below 18 degrees F. and last for an extended period of time just increasing how much the livestock have available to eat will not be able to make up for the increase in energy needed for them to stay warm and not lose body condition. In those situations, it is recommended that the energy level in the feed is increased to help our livestock stay warm. This can be done by feeding supplements like cake/ cube, grains, or better-quality hay. If the higher feed requirements are not met the livestock will start to use the body fat stores that they have available. When that happens the likeli-
Baker resident earns academic honors from Florida Tech
Maryssa Rusley of Baker has been named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Florida Institute of Technology. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average of at least 3.4.
hood of calving problems and breeding problems increase. It is typically always worth the extra cost in feed to make sure that your livestock can meet their daily nutritional needs. You should see that money come back to you in the number of cows that breed back, the survivability rate of newborn calves, and the weaning weights in your calf crop. Other things that can help are providing bedding and shelter in the form of windbreaks or a lean-to. These could be permanent structures or temporary ones that can be moved when needed. Another great way of providing shelter for your cattle is to give them access to or move them to areas where they will be naturally protected by the landscape. Making sure that your cattle are in good shape going into the winter and having an appropriate calving date are also important things that can make a big difference in the health of your cattle through the winter months and going into spring.
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2013 Ford F-250 Extended Cab Truck
MSRP .............................................................$13,900
2005 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab Pickup MSRP .............................................................$12,900
MSRP .............................................................$11,000
MSRP ...............................................................$8,900
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Final Price ..................................................................
Final Price ..................................................................
Final Price ..................................................................
Final Price ..................................................................
2012 Ford F-250 Lariat Crew Cab Truck
$14,900
$13,900
$12,900
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