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Windy, warmer replaces sub-zero in eastern Montana future

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The frigid weather that kept eastern Montana in a sub-zero zone for most of February has warmed up with a week of above zero temperatures during the day and moved into a windy week. It started Monday with wind gusts as high as 50 miles an hour along the Highway 12 corridor. The winds settled down a little the rest of the week with gusts forecast above 20 miles per hours by Friday and temperatures reaching about 40 degrees during the day and a low around 13 degrees at night. But the temperatures will be dropping again by Saturday, with a predicted high of under 30 degrees and a low of about 4 degrees above zero – along with winds of about 18 miles per hour. According to longer range forecasts shown for the nation by the NWS Climate Prediction Center, the area has about a 40 percent probability of being warmer, while at the same time there is better than 50 percent probability of less precipitation during the next 14 days through March 7. Over the next week, there will be a drop in temperatures over the weekend and then start a warming trend for most of the next two weeks. The daytime highs will be reaching the mid 50s (Fahrenheit) by March 5 before slowly cooling off. The predicted high for March 6 will almost reach 60 degrees. The evening temperatures will climb from the low teens upwards to the low 30s by March 6, according to forecasters. After hitting about 43 and 41 degrees for highs Thursday and Friday, the snow predicted for Saturday (Feb. 27) will drop the predicted high to just 30 degrees. The warming trend will bring Baker to the high 30s Monday and into the 40s by Tuesday (March 2). However, the winds will remain in the area for at least the next week, gusting at times to more than 30 miles per hour. NWS shows drought The eastern edge of Montana and the southwestern portion of North Dakota are still listed as being part of a severe long term drought, but it still is less severe than what has hit most of the southwest portion of the nation. According to a drought monitor map created by the National Weather Service, Bowman, Slope, Golden Valley and Billings counties are shown to be in a severe drought situation in the High Plains portion of the map. The nearby counties of Adams, Hettinger and Stark show the western portions being also impacted by the severe drought conditions, but most being shown as moderate drought.

Baker residents facing hike in trash fees

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The price of trash collection in Baker may soon be increasing by about 15 percent, according to the City Council. Trash and how to handle a proposed increase were on the agenda for the city council Feb. 16, where they decided to move forward with a plan to announce the increase and set up public hearings. The city filed a resolution of intent to adopt a new rate schedule at the meeting, while establishing a date for a public hearing on the proposed change, along with a public comment period. The exact amount of the increase may depend on specific circumstances regarding the service. The city has to meet a requirement for publishing the hearing for three straight weeks. The date of the public hearing will be announced. Need for budget plan In addition, Mayor Steve Zachmann told the council said that the city needs to make decisions soon on its budget regarding construction and street

improvements in order to be ready to put the projects out for bid as soon as possible. “We don’t want to wait too long but we want to be thorough when looking at the options,” the mayor said, noting that the city engineer has already been getting inquiries about possible projects in the area. “We are planning on having the city crews working on potholes and sealing cracks,” the mayor added. That also includes some prep work for the projects that will be bid out, he explained. “We are working at getting all those areas that have been dug out and are currently gravel … getting those paved. We are hoping to tie that in with the end of the watermain project when the pavers are here to do that,” he said. “That might save us some mobilization costs.... the equipment will already be here. That is what we are hoping for.” For the George Avenue project, the city has an agreement with the county to cover the costs paving, the mayor added. The city has to get a better idea of the financing they

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Cenex hours correction The Cenex station is open from 4:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 4:45 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays.

BHS Lady Wrestlers place at State Tournament By Erica Verke and Jaelyn Quenzer The BHS wrestlers Sophia Dulin and Jacey Gorder attended the first ever solely Girls’ State Wrestling Tournament for Montana, hosted at Lockwood High School on Feb. 19 and 20. Jacey Gorder placed 3rd in the weight class of 126 lbs. with the win over Gretchen Donally (Huntley Project). Jacey’s overall wins and losses for the wrestling season were 11-5. Sophia Dulin astoundingly placed 1st overall in the Championship for her weight class of 170 lbs! Sophia went up against Halyla Hoffman (Butte). It was definitely a proud accomplishment for both of these ladies, as well as Baker High School to recognize these talented individuals along with a new historical sports event taking place in our state! We asked Jacey what it was like to compete in an all girls wrestling tournament, and she said “It was so fun to see all the girls and be able to celebrate with them after they won. Also, I enjoyed watching all the amazing, strong, talented, confident and bright-minded women.” Sophia explained it was a shock to see more than just three or less girls competing, as that had been the norm at other meets during the season. She also stated, “It was really cool to see a larger number of girls that competed from the eastern part of the state.” We then asked Sophia if she was proud of this great honor in taking 1st place in the state. Her response was, “I can’t explain how proud I am. I am not just proud of myself but I am proud and thankful for the people that got me here.” She explained that Darick

Jacey Gorder and Sophia Dulin at State Wrestling Competition. Gorder had really helped in this process by encouraging her to try it out and pushing her to get better on the mat. Jacey, also with the great accomplishment of placing 3rd at State, explained she had a very strong bracket of girls to compete against in her weight class this year. She mentioned, “I’m so thankful for the tough competition that helped me improve this year. All the boys I wrestled against also made me much stronger too.” Sophia also elaborated on the importance of all the support she has had throughout this season. “I’m also really thankful for my partner in crime, Jacey Gorder. She has pushed me so hard through practice and warm-ups for meets, even if we both would sometimes get close to ripping each other’s heads off.”

Sophia Dulin shows excitement after her winning match. Both of these two want to encourage more girls to join the wrestling team. These additions and inclusions of more female competitions to the sport will be a nice improvement. Sophia explained, “Wrestling is a great sport for girls, so don’t let anyone say you can’t do it. I also wanted to say that if you are thinking about joining wrestling, please come talk to Jacey or myself. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s well worth it.” Congratulations to both of these hard-working ladies on their accomplishments this season!

Plevna student selected for Senate honor, scholarship Staff Report Trinity Rieger of Plevna is one of two Montana high school students who have been selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104 national student delegation. She also will receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study. The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) selected Rieger and Georgia Balius to serve as delegates and alternates for the state this year. Due to the pandemic, the 2021 program will break ground as the first-ever fully virtual Washington Week, according to organizers. The program is designed to be an interactive and educational forum to develop leadership for some of the nation’s most outstanding student leaders. Plevna superintendent Nick Schumacher praised Rieger’s selection. “What an amazing honor for a very deserving and hard-working young lady,” he said. Started in 1962 The USSYP was created by Senate Resolution 324 in 1962 and has been sponsored by the Senate and fully funded by The Hearst Foundations since inception. Originally proposed by Senators Kuchel, Mansfield, Dirksen and Humphrey, the Senate leadership of the day, the impetus for the program as stated in Senate testimony is “to increase young Americans’

understanding of the interrelationships of the three branches of government, learn the caliber and responsibilities of federally elected and appointed officials, and emphasize the vital importance of democratic decision making not only for America but for people around the world.” According to organizers, each year this extremely competitive merit-based program brings the most outstanding high school students - two from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity - to Washington, D.C. for an intensive week-long study of the federal government and the people who lead it. However, this year, the program will be held online. The overall mission of the program is to help instill within each class of USSYP student delegates more profound knowledge of the American political process and a lifelong commitment to public service. In addition to the program week, The Hearst Foundations provide each student with a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs. All expenses for Washington Week are also provided by The Hearst Foundations; as stipulated in S.Res.324, no government funds are utilized. Rieger selected Rieger, a senior at Plevna High School, serves as the vice president of the senior class and president of her school’s Busi-

ness Professionals of America chapter. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars, and maintains a 4.0 grade point average. She is interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration in order to open her own business focused on environmentalism, sustainability, and ethics. Trinity works as a bookkeeper and is proud to participate in litter prevention efforts and highway cleanup in Montana. Online meetings During the program week, the student delegates will attend online meetings and briefings with senators, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of cabinet agencies and senior members of the national media, among others. In addition to outstanding leadership abilities and a strong commitment to volunteer work, the student delegates rank academically in the top one percent of their states among high school juniors and seniors. Now more than 5,800 strong, alumni of the program continue to excel and develop impressive qualities that are often directed toward public service. Among the many distinguished alumni are: Senator Susan Collins, the first alumnus to be elected U.S. senator; Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend Indiana, Pete Buttigieg; former

Senator Cory Gardner, the second alumnus to be elected U.S. senator and the first to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the first alumnus to be elected governor; former Chief Judge Robert Henry, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; former Ambassador to West Germany Richard Burt, former presidential advisors Thomas “Mack” McLarty and Karl Rove. Additional notables include former Lt. Governor of Idaho David Leroy, Provost of Wake Forest University Rogan Kersh, military officers, members of state legislatures, Foreign Service officers, top congressional staff, healthcare providers and other university educators. Members of the U. S. Senate Youth Program 2021 annual Senate Advisory Committee are: Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Democratic CoChair; Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, Republican CoChair; Advisory Members: Senator Thomas R. Carper (D-DE); Senator Christopher S. Murphy (D-CT); Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ); Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR); Senator Richard Burr (R-NC); Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND); Senator Mike Lee (RUT) and Senator Roger F. Wicker (R-MS). Each year, the Honorary CoChairs of the program are the vice president of the United States and the Senate majority and minority leaders.

February 26, 2021

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Denzil R. Young, Jr., 94

Denzil R. Young, Jr. was born in a house on the eastern shore of Baker Lake in Baker, MT. With his beloved sister Ellen, he swam in the lake and climbed in the golden willows planted by their father along the shore. As a youngster Denzil built a boat

and taught himself lake sailing. He learned horsemanship while working summers on the Patton Ranch with his cousin Glenn. Denzil enlisted in the U.S. Army at 18, and served in the field artillery as World War II ended. After discharge he worked his way through law school at the University of Montana. Returning to Baker to join his father’s law practice, he married Marlene Corey in 1953. After his father’s sudden death in 1955, Denzil continued the law partnership with Arthur B. Martin, who was appointed to the bench in 1965. Denzil then maintained a solo practice combining public service, private representation, and pro bono work until his retirement in 2011. He served 36 years

as Fallon County Attorney. At his retirement from the post in 1994, he was Montana’s longest serving prosecutor. A longtime member of the National District Attorneys’ Association, Denzil represented Montana for many years on the NDAA Board, as well as serving on the Prosecutorial Management and Standards Committee. Appointed by the Governor to Montana’s Board of Oil and Gas Conservation in 1994, Denzil held the post until 2006, serving several terms as vice-chair. He also served for many years on Montana’s Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection. His civic activities included membership in the Baker Lion’s Club and Sandstone Masonic Lodge; 28 years as a volunteer fireman; and 76 years with American Legion Post #35. Denzil was a runner and a lifelong swimmer. He was a medallist on the U of M swim team and in military competition at West

FROM PAGE 1 Point, where he was stationed during the war. Later he swept the senior swimming division of the Big Sky Games in 2002 and 2003, winning four gold medals each year. He and Marlene delighted in travel, bridge, birdwatching, and the fine and performing arts. They were faithful members of the O’Fallon Community Choir and the choir of St. John the Evangelist. Denzil also loved literature and poetry, archery, gardening, and chess. Denzil died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by Marlene (Sept. 11, 2019). He is survived by daughters Mary Paula Young (Frank Camelio), Marcia Young, Diana Young Morrissey (Patrick), Lisa Young (John Stephens), and Rosalyn Hug (Karl) as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Will be buried in the military cemetery at Fort Snelling, MN, date to be determined.

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can get, Mayor Zachmann explained. “Then maybe next year we are looking at doing the 4.2 miles of the chip seal.” One of the items being discussed between the city and the county is if the county can chip seal up to about four miles each year. “If that works out, the city’s costs we are hoping would be in materials and the labor would be the city crew and county crew, collaborating to cut our costs down,” the mayor explained. The discussion on the proposed projects was continued to the next meeting. County loan The city also voted on an agreement with Fallon County regarding a $5 million commitment for a loan. “They are giving us a commitment of up to $5 million to the city for the purpose of funding a project in the form of a zero interest loan,” the mayor said. “It is to be paid back over 15 years.” “We came to an agreement that the monies would be drawn

Fallon County Times not … put into a separate city account, but it would be set aside by the county. Then we would submit the draw requests, let them know as we need them. Then we will go through the process of getting it through the proper channels,” he said noting that grant agencies were involved. Citizen of the Year The mayor announced that he had ten names on the list for citizen of the year because of the number of people who have stepped up in the community during a year when a global pandemic has had a big impact locally. “What I’d like to do is put together a paragraph or two on each name and send out to you councilors – and have you pick three. We can use a point basis so that we can pick three,” he said. Set new fee By a unanimous decision, the council decided to set a fee for excavation permits on non-easement holders. The fee of $25, the same as the fee for zoning compliance permits, was approved.

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10 YEARS AGO Friday, March 4, 2011 --

Baker Lady Spartans are off to the state basketball tournament in Butte. . .Baker Municipal Airport received $47,368 in grant money. The grant money is about 2.5 percent of the two million dollar project slated to begin this summer at the Baker Municipal Airport. They are in the process of extending the runway 1,000 feet. . .Candidates are being sought for Mid-Rivers trustee election to be held June 1. . .Low temperature Feb. 25 was -27 degrees. . .Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “Pinnochio” March 5 at McGonigal Gymnasium. . .Academic Olympics for Baker and Plevna students will be held March 8-9 in Miles City. . .4-H Foods Festival held Feb. 27. Brandi Allerdings and Tiffany Benner were blue ribbon senior 4-H members winning the opportunity to represent Fallon County at the Montana 4-H Congress state competition in Bozeman this July.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 2, 2001 --

Baker Bronco Days will be held March 9-11 Three performances of NPRA approved rodeo featuring Mosbrucker rodeo stock will be held at the Fallon County fairgrounds heated indoor arena. . .Trustee positions open for nomination on the Baker school board are those of Darryl Espeland and Steve Spriggs. Position open on the Plevna school board are those of Dale Buerkle and Marc Rieger. . .Shawn Allerdings is pictured with a trophy he won in the Denver Arenacross. Shawn took first place in the 125cc class. . .Baker Lady Spartan volleyball team will be at their district tournament March 1-3 in Forsyth. . .Plevna Cougars took second place at their district basketball tournament and are now headed to the divisional tourney in Miles City this weekend. . .World Day of Prayer will be held March 2 at the American Lutheran Church. . .Millennium Project group held its first meeting of 2001. It was reported they have enough donations to pour a couple hundred more feet of walkway around the lake. They also hope to have the amphitheater completed by

July 4. . .Pastor Scott and Sharon Paulson and children left Tuesday for Granite Falls, MN. Pastor Scott has served for the past two years as an assistant pastor at the First Baptist Church in Baker.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, February 28, 1991 --

Plevna Cougars brought home the sportsmanship trophy from the 4-F District Tournament. . .Three men have filed to run for the seat on the Baker School Board of Trustees vacated by the resignation of Jerry Townsend. The three are Ken Woods, Steve Baldwin and Randal Hanson. . .Russ Newell and Del Kenitzer have been in contact with a Colorado firm that is interested in building an industrial park complex in rural towns in the western United States. Baker is one of about 26 towns that are being considered. . .Alice and Kenton Stickney will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 9. . . Katrina Rusley was installed as Worthy Advisor of Charity Chapter. . . .BJ’s remodeling is done and their grand opening is March 1. . .Bronco Days will be held March 8-10. . .The family of Ken and Karen Griffith held a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party at the home of Russell and Brenda Stoddard. . .The Welcome Wagon has welcomed the following people to Baker: Brian Pierce, Linda Remillong, Todd and Marilyn Black, Noel and Becky Emerson, Andrew Lohfe, James Kramer, Wade Besemer and Kerry Parker.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 26, 1981 --

Because of a new law passed by the last legislature, there will be no city elections held this April. The new law allows that city elections will be held in November with county elections in an effort to consolidate services, and save, money. . .1981 World, Day of Prayer will be observed in Baker March 6. . .Pictured are the winning ropers for the season. They are Howard Hall, Jim Hurley, Larry Dahl, Todd Rustad and Dale Thompson. High individual header was Scott Eichhorn and heeler Terry Knuths of Ismay. . .Baker Fire Department was called to the Bob Morrison

ranch north of town to fight a fire in a hay stack. The oddity of the fire is the fact that it was caused by lightning. . .The seven members of Judy Dilworth’s Girl Scout Cadette Troop organized an international dinner for all Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors. Members of the Cadette Troop are Tanya Dilworth, Brenda Bechtold, Jill Jensen, Lavonne Wolenetz, Kim Quenzer, Sandy Madler and Joette Nielsen.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 4, 1971 --

Jaycees sponsor community auction with proceeds going to intensive care unit at the hospital. . .Robert Weeks, Russell Culver, Doug Barone and Orville Stevens have filed for school board positions. . .Gene Huntley announces that Mrs. Clarence Kreager will be acting hospital administrator until the position can be filled. . .Senior citizens entertained by Mrs. Ben Post’s fourth grade class. . .Mrs. Rhyne Rath wins snowmobile given away by Reynolds. . .The weatherman made life rough for residents in the Willard community. For Jim MacKay it took four and a half hours to get from Baker to his home, a distance of 18 miles. Most of this time was spent shoveling out the hill west of Willard. The same day Danny Celander of Baker Cement had to come out to get a load of sand from the Beach pit. He was stranded from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. when Clarence Kreager was able to rescue him on a snowmobile.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, March 2, 1961 --

Saturday afternoon high wind caused some damage in the Baker area. The Baker Cement plant had the roof torn off a block building. . .Hats off to the Baker High School cheerleaders who won the district cheerleading trophy. . .Mrs. Gary Stanhope will be heading the Easter Seal campaign with many projects going on within the community. . .Milwaukee Railroad will discontinue passenger service. . .Harold Hammer is the leader of the local Red Cross. . .

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Thursday, March 1, 1951 --

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on the resolutions committee. . .Mrs. Lois Holmes will take over the position of secretary-clerk in the Selective Service office March 5. Mrs. Harold Rediske formerly held this office.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 27, 1941 --

Last Thursday a meeting of sheep men in the Cabin Creek area north of Baker was held in the county agent’s office. The purpose of the meeting was to form a sheep organization to raise money to enable ranchers to hire a hunter to control coyotes in that area. . .Monday was a busy day in Plevna for most of the country folk were in town to attend the entertainment and have lunch, courtesy of Karl Hepperle. . .Ray Mengel brought to town this morning an egg laid by one of his white Hollywood Longhorns measuring seven inches one way around and eight inches the other and weighing six ounces.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 26, 1931 --

A meeting was called Saturday afternoon to sound out public sentiment of organizing a county library. . .H. V. Matthews, manager of the Gas Development Co, has been transferred to the Northwest States Utilities office at Great Falls and is succeeded here by Harry Schroth. . .The Baker Woman’s club held “Naturalization Day” Tuesday when Mrs. Cecil Carey and Miss Ruth Lyman were in charge of the program and presented a playlet. Club members took the parts of judge, clerk and aliens and went through the entire process of transforming aliens into citizens.

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 3, 1921 --

The oil well south of Baker is in the limelight and oilmen all over the state are watching with interest the developments in the Baker field. The depth of the well is now 2,270 feet and drillers in charge are satisfied with the progress made the past few weeks. . .At the council meeting held Tuesday, the city dads appointed L. M. Corbitt city marshall to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tom Phillips. . .A banquet will be given for farmers who attend the Farmers Institute Monday noon, March 14, by Baker businessmen. . .The J. W. Grant Co. of Ekalaka opened a real estate office in Baker in the Commercial building opposite the depot.

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Feb. 25 - Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 232-5698. Feb. 28 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Good Life Center. March 1 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Assembly of God Church basement; PTA monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln School Multi-Purpose room. March 2 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. March 3 - Sons of the American Legion, 6 p.m., American Legion; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom. March 4 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Baker Bowling Center. March 7 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Good Life Center. March 8 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., Assembly of God Church basement; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers. March 9 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; School Board, 6 p.m., high school boardroom; Grief Support Gathering, 6 p.m., Stevenson Funeral Home.

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3B District Basketball results By Rilee Pettersen and Kylee Janz

Surprise visit from Congressman Rosendale By Hannah Goerndt To the delight and surprise of our High School Government teacher Brittany Hoversland and her 7th period senior class, U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale of Montana stopped by the classroom to say a few words. Rosendale had been in town to meet with county commissioners and school officials in order to discuss the outcome of the halt of pipeline construction in the community. When noticing this event, Jen Mettler inquired for Mrs. Hoversland about the possibility of having the congressman come in and talk with students. So with this hopeful request, Mrs. Mettler asked Mr. Rosendale to come speak with the class, to which he was more than willing to do so. Rosendale joined the class to discuss a few aspects of the pipeline shutting down, even though he was on a tight schedule to travel next to Glendive. The students and teachers were all surprised that he took the time to talk to them for a few minutes, especially when he had places he still needed to be. “It’s reassuring that Representative Rosendale is showing us that we matter, sometimes in our corner of the state we feel insignificant compared to the more populous centers in the nation,” said Brittany Hoversland. It was relieving to everyone there to see a congressman that valued students’ opinions and wanted to explain the process and topics that are relevant to this area.

Last week the Spartans had their District Tournament in Colstrip. The boys started off the tournament with a playin against the Forsyth Dogies. During this game Konnor Flint shockingly broke the boy’s school record for three pointers made, with a total of 8 made in one game. They won the play in game and advanced through the tournament. Next, they played the Lodge Grass Indians, leaving them in their first loss of the District Tournament. The boys played the Lame Deer Morning Stars, sadly losing and ending their 2021 season. The Lady Spartans had good results at the District Tournament. The ladies lost their first game against the Lady Forsyth Dogies. However, they then went on to play the Lady Lodge Grass Indians and won that game, allowing them to place 3rd at the tournament overall. They will now get to move on to the Divisional tournament in Billings, which will be the first time this has occurred in seven years! The Lady Spartans will be playing March 3 at the Metra in Billings.

Lady Spartans stats (Districts) Lady Spartans vs. Forsyth The Lady Spartans lost 2861 to the Forsyth Dogies. Mya Hadley had the leading score of 7 points, 1 rebound and 2 steals. Peyton Janeway with 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Harlee Graham with 5 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound and 1 steal. Saraya Afrank with 4 points, 2 assists and 2 steals. Makala Gallegos

with 2 points and 3 rebounds. McKenna Griffith with 1 point and 2 rebounds. Emily Shumaker with 1 assist and 3 rebounds. Eve Uecker with 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Anika Ploeger with 1 assist and 2 rebounds. Kaytlynn Gaub with 2 points and Alex Williams with 1 assist. Lady Spartans vs. Lodge Grass The Lady Spartans won 59-55 against the Lodge Grass Lady

Indians. Emily Shumaker had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 1 steal. Peyton Janeway had 12 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Mya Hadley 11 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Eve Uecker 9 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Anika Ploeger 5 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. Harlee Graham had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals. *Did not receive boy’s stats

Student proudly earns MOS Certification

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By Maria Moser Freshman, Danica Hanes has been working hard to receive her Microsoft Office Specialist Word Certification this year. She first took her exam at the end of last semester. In order for her to get her certificate, she had to take an hour long exam. On this exam, she had to score a 700 or higher in order to become certified. The MOS program at Baker High School boosts academic performance and prepares students for college and future careers

utilizing this system. The MOS certification is delivered by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, and recognized globally as the premier credential for individuals seeking to validate their knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the Microsoft Office applications. The MOS is the leading IT certification in the world, with more than two million exams taken annually in 148 countries. All enrolled students took this exam at the end of this past semester and Danica was able to pass with a score of 809. Congratulations to Danica on this great achievement!

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Newsfromthe PlevnaSchool Plevna boys’ during starting line-ups.

By Jenna Paul

For the first time in eleven years, the Plevna Cougars traveled to the 4C District Tournament. The boys’ JV team was fortunate enough to take the eighth seed to help fill the boys bracket. They played Melstone in the Miles Community College Gymnasium to start off, and lost with a final score of 12 to 57. Cooper Peterson had 4 points, Tristan Buerkle 4, Caiden Gray had 2, and Brentan Beyers each 2 points. The boys took on the Ekalaka Bulldogs for the second game of their tournaments at the Custer County High School. They lost 61 to 17, and were out of tournaments. Caiden Gray was the high scorer with 5 points, Cooper Peterson and Kalob Bollinger each contributed 4 points, Nick Buerkle and Tristan Buerkle each had 2 points to the final

score. We are all so proud of you boys and how far you came this year! The Lady Cougars played in the Custer County High School to start off their time in tournaments. They met with the Ekalaka Bulldogs Wednesday night. The final score was 19 to 57, with the Bulldogs taking the win. Jaeda Paul was the high scorer with 8 points, Chloe Tudor 4, Hayden Lane added 3 points, and both Jenna Paul and Dacy Buerkle put in 2 points. The varsity girls took on Custer/Hysham in the Miles Community College Gymnasium Thursday. They lost a rough game 35 to 21, ending their district tournaments. Jenna Paul and Chloe Tudor were the high scores with 5 points each, Sophia Tudor and Hayden Lane each added 4, and Jaeda Paul sunk 3. Way to go Lady Cougars on another great season!

Trinity Rieger

The United States Senate Youth Program, USSYP for short, is an annual program opened up to competitive high school Juniors and Seniors whose interests are heavily weighted in government, history, and politics. The week-long program is normally stationed in Washington, D.C. but due to the COVID concerns will be held online. The selection process starts with the nominations of qualified students within individual schools; this is dramatically narrowed down during a process that varies from state to state. The final outcome is two delegates and two alternates from every state; the 104 students are consistently of the highest caliber in the nation. Plevna

Juniors ASVAB Test By Jenna Paul

The junior class took their multiple-choice test ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test via computer on Feb. 11. The ASVAB test helps identify Occupational Military Jobs, testing knowledge in ten different areas. These areas include General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. This test determines your knowledge to find areas in which you qualify for in the Military Occupations. You cannot fail the ASVAB test, but your score will reflect different branches you could enlist in through the Military. The juniors are looking forward to their test score results, and how it will affect their future plans.

Kindergarten graphs gummy bears By Dacy Buerkle

plevna school menu Week of March 1

Mon: Uncrustable, celery and carrots, banana, chips Tues: Philly beef sandwich w/peppers and onions, garlic roasted potatoes, fruit Wed: Chicken Olivia, carrots,

strawberries Thurs: Green chili beef enchiladas w/ lettuce, tomatoes, onion, black beans and mangoes Fri: Hot ham and cheese, tomato soup, fresh carrots and pickles, blueberries Milk served daily

United States Senate Youth Program and Scholarship By Chloe Tudor

4-C District tournaments

February 26, 2021

Weston Dahl sorting out his gummy bears.

Mrs. Bidwell’s kindergarten class recently learned how to keep records using graphs. To show off their new skills the students graphed gummy bears. They each received a specific number of bears and recorded what color the bears were. The students then tallied the number of gummy bears for each color. They placed each gummy bear in a square corresponding with the color of the bear. As a result, they had bright colored bar graphs and a yummy treat when they were done!

is proud to have Trinity Rieger represent us in the USSYP 2021. Her “Week of Washington” will be filled with briefings and meetings with Senators, the President, Justices of the Supreme Court, Cabinet Members, Federal Agency Leaders, and senior members of the national media. A non-COVID trip would require mentors that consist of at least 17 Military Officers, representing each of the Military Services and the Coast Guard. The 104 delegates also receive a $10,000 Undergraduate College Scholarship to the college or university of their choice. Overall, USSYP is a highly competitive and useful program to students looking towards a career in politics, government, or history. Great job Trinity, we are proud of your success in such a competitive program!

FFA Districts

By Jenna Paul

On Feb. 15, the Floriculture and Mechanics traveled to Wibaux for more district competitions. The Floriculture team consisted of Jaeda Paul, Sophia Schumacher, Whitney Thielen and Maddi Butori, they placed 2nd as a team. Individually, Sophia Schumacher placed 1st, Jaeda Paul 4th, Maddi Butori 9th, and Whitney Thielen 18th. Caiden Gray, Nick Buerkle, Bret Edgell, and Cooper Peterson comprised the Mechanics team that placed 7th. Individually, Nick Buerkle placed 17th, Bret Edgell 22nd, Caiden Gray 25th, and Cooper Peterson 28th. The FBM team took their team test and their individual tests in Plevna on Feb. 10. The all girls team consisted of Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, Chloe

First grade slime By Jenna Paul Ms. Boyer worked with first grade students to create slime! Slime is one of those fluids that does not quite fit with others. The non-Newtonian fluid goes against constant viscosity and temperature or pressure changes acted on the fluid. Instead, slime is affected by the application of squeezing, agitating, stirring, or mechanical pressure. These viscous fluids can

Sophia Schumacher designing her flower arrangement. Tudor and Jaeda Paul, they placed 2nd. Individual results are Chloe Tudor 3rd, Jaeda Paul 7th, Dacy Buerkle 10th, and Jenna Paul 14th. Sophia Schumacher placed 1st in Greenhand. Congratulations to all members who competed, Sophia Schumacher, the Floriculture and FBM team will be representing Plevna at the State Convention!

Ray O’Donnell stretching his slime.

be often mistaken for solid because of its thick flow. Our first graders had a ton of fun creating their own slime to play with for the day!

February 26, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS

Fallon County Times

The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344

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HELP WANTED

FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Library Aide for our Public Library.

Love learning, books, and providing the highest level of customer service? This position may be for you! This position performs a variety of activities which promote and support the use of library resources. We offer an excellent benefit package including health insurance, retirement, a Monday – Friday schedule, and 10 paid holidays. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing Date: Monday, March 15, 2021. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications and a copy of current nursing license (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Stacey Moore 406-778-8175 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

Fallon Medical Complex Employment Opportunities • Full-time Staff Coordinator

Nursing services is looking for RN, LPN and C.N.A positions.

Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5385 Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Ofﬁce or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5302 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until ﬁlled. EOE.

HELP WANTED: Full-time and part-time positions open at The Box. To apply, call 406-778-3731 or send a Facebook message on The Box page. 8-11c ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Self motivated, mature and responsible individuals for seasonal positions working in many aspects of an aerial application business located at the Ekalaka Airport. Punctuality and dependability a MUST! Must be 18 years of age and have a clean driver’s license to commute in company vehicles. Season starts April 1, and runs through October with ﬂexible hours, start dates and schedules. Can also be a perfect ﬁt for teachers and students looking for an extra summer/ weekend hours. Starting wage depends on experience with seasonal bonuses paid based on performance and longevity. For further information contact Darrin Pluhar at Plu’s Flying Service, Inc. 406-853-0039. 7tfnc

WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-38p

NOTICE NOTICE: Glendive Gun Show, Epec Building, 313 South Merrill, Glendive, MT, Friday-Sunday, March 5-7; Friday, March 5, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call Ernie at 406-377-3969. CDC guidelines followed. 8-9c

LEGALS ALBERT R. BATTERMAN BATTERMAN LAW OFFICES, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: 406-778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FALLON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LELAND EARL GUNDLACH a/k/a LELAND E. GUNDLACH, a/k/a LELAND GUNDLACH, Deceased. Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 2021-2

OPINION

Rep. Jerry Schillinger jerry.schillinger@mtleg.gov

Montana House of Representatives

P.O Box 200400 Helena, MT 59620 406-974-2478

Week 7 Legislative update Monday of week 7 got rolling on the floor with approval of a bill to eliminate restrictions on nuclear energy facility devel-

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to ROBIN L. MENGER, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313 or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2020. s/Robin L. Menger Personal Representative 7-9c MNAXLP ____________________________ PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The following activities will be performed as community outreach associated with asbestos abatement at the Baker Insurance Store building located at 102 Main Street in Baker, Montana (the Site). •An Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) has been prepared and will be distributed to the stakeholder groups involved in decisions regarding the building, including: •Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (SMART): Executive Director – Shanny Spang Gion (Site Owner) •Eastern Montana Brownfields Coalition (EMBC – the Grantee) •A public notice will be posted in the Fallon County Times weekly newspaper and online at the GNDC/ EMBC Facebook page in advance of the public meeting. The notice will indicate that public comments will be accepted by EMBC (see con-

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Rich Menger: 406-978-4004

tact information below) via phone or email through March 10, 2021, 5 p.m. A public meeting regarding the proposed abatement is planned for March 11, 2021 at 3 p.m. Due to COVID 19, this meeting will be a virtual meeting. Please contact 406-653-2590 or projectadmin@ gndc.org for the Zoom link or call in number. •The ABCA will be presented at the public meeting. SMART and EMBC representatives will consider comments from the public and will select one of the proposed remedial actions. The administrative record for the project will be located at the EMBC ofﬁce located at 233 Cascade Street, Wolf Point, MT 59201. 9c MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Baker, Fallon County, MT, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the Courthouse at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, Fallon County, MT, for the purpose of consideration of an increase in rates for public garbage collection and dis-

posal charges to its consumers. The cost of materials, labor, equipment, power and other operating expenses since the rates were established in 2014 are to the extent that present operating revenues are not sufficient to meet the requirements to properly operate, maintain and upgrade garbage collection and disposal service to the City of Baker consumers. The City Council, did, at their regular meeting of Feb. 3, 2021 pass Resolution of Intent No. 717, a resolution of intent of the Baker City Council to adopt a new rate schedule for garbage service, establish a date for a public hearing and creation of public comment period. Aforementioned resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk at 10 West Fallon Avenue, Room 120 in the Courthouse and available for public inspection. The proposal is to raise the monthly garbage collection and disposal rates or derivatives of those rates at approximately 15% as illustrated below: Category Current Rate Proposed Adjusted Rate Residential $21.00 $24.00 Small Business $37.00. $43.00 Medium Business $67.00 $77.00 Large Business $95.00 $109.00

Extra-Large Business $315.60 $363.00 Additional Garbage Tub $19.50 $22.50 Additional Apartment $17.50 $19.00 Motel-Overnight Room $3.87 $4.45 Motel-Kitchenette $8.40 9.60 Persons desirous of commenting upon the proposed rate adjustments may submit written comments prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 to: City of Baker Garbage Rate Schedule Comments P.O. Box 1512 10 West Fallon Avenue Baker, MT 59131 Further at the hearing, all persons, associations, corporations or companies affected or interested, including the Montana Consumer Counsel, may be present and heard and may be represented by counsel. The hearing may be continued from time to time by the City Council of the City of Baker. At the conclusion of the hearing, all interested parties must be allowed to make arguments that they may consider proper. Final decision will be made by the City Council within 30 days after the conclusion of hearing, which shall be ﬁnal ten days after being ﬁled with the City Clerk. The address of the person who may be contacted for further information regarding this notice is Kevin Dukart, City Clerk County-City Administration Building, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Room 120 – Baker, MT 59313, and his phone number at that address is 406-778-2692. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKER, MONTANA, this 18th Day of February 2021. s/s Kevin J. Dukart, City Clerk--City of Baker, Montana 59313 9-11c MNAXLP

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opment. There are some very promising new technologies developing that could make nuclear a safe, dependable way to supply base load electricity. The recent failures in our system point out some of our power supply vulnerabilities. Survival, especially in places like the central and northern plains, depends on dependability! We also passed a resolution directing state entities to resist any attempt by the federal government to put onerous taxes on firearms or ammunition. We passed a bill increasing penalties for chronic DUI offenders, including stiffer fines and longer prison terms. There was a lot of debate on the floor and general agreement that there really aren’t any ideal solutions, but in the end a majority agreed that a priority of government is safety for its citizens, and this was necessary. Electric vehicles have escaped

contributing to the highway maintenance and construction funding because, obviously, they don’t buy gas and pay the accompanying taxes. As a reminder, the state tax is 32 cents a gallon, federal 18 cents. This bill will levy a fee of $150 for cars, $250 for heavier pickups, increasing for heavier vehicles. Not a perfect system, but a start to include electric vehicles to help support our roadways. Out of state vehicles escape the fees yet. If anyone has any innovative ideas, please let me know! Free speech on college campuses hasn’t been a major issue in Montana yet but the House ok’d a bill to hopefully ensure that it doesn’t become one. We passed a part of the Governor’s Recovery Plan to raise the business equipment exemption from taxation from $100,000 to $200,000 of equipment value. This is designed to help small business and encourage invest-

ment. Another potentially significant bill passed to the Senate is for Montana to start electing our Supreme Court Justices by districts. Hopefully, this will bring The Court closer to the people they serve. Only voters in each district can vote for that particular judge. Hopefully, this will encourage some judges on the bench from areas other than just Helena. Here we are at Friday again. I understand Governor Gianforte ventured out to our neck of the woods today to visit some of the Keystone Pipeline sites to reinforce his support. This is too important of a project to just let go. Next week Senator Hinebauch and I will be presenting a resolution of support from the legislature. I’m also preparing a bill to repeal the renewable fuels mandate-imposed years ago on our electrical generation industry. While they have met the

standards at this point, a repeal would apply to future increase of demand. Mandates typically spur poor economic decisions. Recent blackouts underscore the need for reliable energy baseload production. -30 doesn’t allow for a lot of margin for error. This week my appropriations subcommittee wrapped up our work on reviewing the departments within our scope and are now prepared to present our recommendations to the full committee. There are six appropriations subcommittees, so each will report to the committee as a whole and we will have the challenge of dividing available money between competing requests. HB 102 was signed by the Governor this week to reinforce our 2nd amendment rights of self-defense. Essentially this new law recognizes an individual right to conceal carry, without a permit, anywhere open carry was allowed before. It also al-

lows conceal carry, with a permit, in places not allowed previously. This week I signed on to a bill Senator Ken Bogner is carrying to help ease restrictions on meat inspections affecting local processors. I raised and explained the need for this in a previous report. March 3, has been targeted as transmittal date, meaning all nonrevenue bills must be transmitted from one house to the other by this date or die. We also have a four-day recess beginning that afternoon, so we are looking forward to our 1st trip home since this journey began in January! Until next week, thanks again for your support. Contact me with your ideas and concerns. Representative Jerry Schillinger, P.O. Box 200400, Helena, 59620, jerry.schillinger@mtleg. gov, 406-974-2478

February 26, 2021

Fallon County Times

Quenzer is points leader in national dirt racing

Tommie Quenzer shows off his Spiffy’s Racing car when his uncle Jay Quenzer stopped in Zumbrota on Sept. 30. The Legends cars are 5/8-scale replicas of American automobiles from the 1930s and 1940s.

Reproduced with permission from Peter Grimsrud, Zumbrota News-Record publisher

Thomas “Tommie” Quenzer has raced to number one on the Young Lions (Dirt) national leader board in the internationally sanctioned Legends Series. Tommie is the

15-year-old son of Scot Quenzer and Katie Quenzer of Zumbrota and a sophomore at Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School. Tommie joined his uncle and sponsor Jay Quenzer, of Spiffy¹s Racing in Baker, Montana, in 2019. Tommie started working in Jay’s auto shop before racing cars. They have competed in thirty races over every weekend (typically starting on Thursdays)

across the upper midwest (primarily North Dakota) from April and will continue through October. Tommie said COVID-19 has made racing easier to fit in with his school schedule. Typically, Young Lions (ages 12-15) advance to the semi-pro level at age 16, but he has done so well that he will enter the pro class next year. His highlight was visiting the Indianapolis Speedway and smelling the track, something he does before every race. He said the racing is clean without a lot of bumping and he has only been involved in one minor accident. Jay said that the cars can reach 83 to 85 miles per hour on the straightaway. It is mostly a labor of love because the car’s cost is about $20,000 and the race reward money is typically around $200. Jay praised Tommie’s ability to master the “slip” without going sideways in turns. Tommie and Spiffy’s Racing just completed their first ever trip to the Legends Dirt Nationals at the famous Lincoln Speedway in Pennsylvania. Tommie finished third in his heat race and fourth in his first ever thirty-lap feature main event. He’s unsure about his long-term future behind the wheel, but he loves cars and racing. Legends car drivers who have raced in NASCAR include Brennan Poole, Ryan Blaney, Reed Sorenson, David Ragan, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch.

‘Driving Safety Home’ is theme of Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week Sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a priority of county and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation. As part of ASAP, Feb. 28 - March 6 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme “Driving Safety Home.” A different safety focus will be highlighted by Montana Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers each day of the week: Monday, March 1 – Farmer

Roadway Safety Tuesday, March 2 – Caretaker Support Wednesday, March 3 – General Farmer Wellness Thursday, March 4 – Mental Health Friday, March 5 – Community Roadway Safety During this week and throughout the year, Farm Bureau encourages farmers to make safety a priority on the farm. “Safe practices on America’s farms and ranches should be a priority, not an afterthought,” said MFBF President Hans McPherson. “Investing in safety and health in agricultural com-

munities can help save lives and resources by preventing injuries and lost time on the job.” The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a part of the Farm Bureau Health and Safety Network of professionals who share an interest in identifying and decreasing safety and health risks. For more information and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page. Visit the Centers’ YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/USagCenters) for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe while working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Join the movement to keep

farms safe and share your own safety messages on social media using the hashtags #KeepFarmsSafe, #ASAP21and #USAgCenters.The 11 U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers (www.cdc.gov/niosh/oep/agctrhom.html) are funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. In addition, for specific Montana ag safety information visit mtagrisafety.com or contact the Montana Director of Ag Safety Austin Grazier at austing@mtagrisafety.com.

Law Enforcement

Baker Police Department

•proactive patrols of schools, businesses and residential areas. Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406-778-2222.

From the Bench

Justice Court

•Kathryn M. Ivy, Ekalaka, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 88/65, bond forfeited $120, ticket issued 12/23/2020. •Michael A. Nygaard, Miles City, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 2/3/2021.

City Court

•Kalynn C. Provence, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, fine of $535, loss of Driver’s License by the State, ticket issued 12/4/2020. •Cheyenne Brooke Snead, Baker, possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18), first offense, fine of $185, to be paid in full by March 10, 2021, community service of 20 hours, workers compensation fee of $10, attend, complete, comply and pay for the MIP course, to be completed by March 10, 2021, ticket issued 1/13/2021.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … what a Fraud Alert does? People who think they may be an identity theft victim can have a special message placed on their credit reports by requesting a fraud alert with each of the three major credit reporting bureaus. It tells credit issuers there may be fraudulent activity on the account. A fraud alert is not the same as a security freeze. While a fraud alert may slow down issuing new credit, it does not stop it. A security freeze will stop someone else from getting new credit in your name. To learn more, visit the Crime Victims section on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.

Spring wolf trapping class will be offered online Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer an online wolf trapping certification class on March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class is required for trappers. To register for the class, please visit the FWP website follow the

link “Wolf Trapper Education & Certification.” Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, the class will be online via Zoom. Students will be sent the Zoom address for the class after they register.

Fallon County Times Business Directory Tri-State Chiropractic Center Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

701-523-3239 Guns N Things LLC 305 N. Merrill Ave. Glendive, MT

406-377-3969 Ernie Huether e-mail: eh7mm@mcn.net

Guns & Reloading Equipment

Fallon County Times 115 S. Main 406-778-3344

If you are being emotionally or physically hurt, call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day.

Thee Body Shop 406-778-2263

Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Windshield Repair & Replacement Reflex Spray-In Bedliners Mobile Soda Blasting

24 Hour Towing • 406-853-6722 111 Pleisner St. (1/4 mile east of Baker)

February 26, 2021

Fallon County Times

Public Service Announcement - fraud calls/mail By Sheriff Trenton Harbaugh

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 un-

known 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.

p p e a nings H a l l i V

MSU Extension releases MontGuide on custodial accounts for children Adults use several different avenues to pass on assets, such as money or property, to children. After their death, people may use a will to make a bequest to a child, or distribute from a living or testamentary trust as gifts. “While children under the age of 18, the legal age of adulthood in Montana, may receive gifts of assets, such as cash, mutual funds, stocks and bonds, and hold title to property, Montana law limits their legal capacity to act on their own behalf,” said Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Extension family

economics specialist. Children under 18 can’t sign binding contracts, such as a purchase agreement for real estate, a credit card agreement or a loan contract according to Montana law. However, children do gain complete control and access of their deceased parents’ property at age 18, unless the parent establishes a trust or custodianship. MSU Extension has released a MontGuide that discusses information related to custodial accounts for children under the age of 21. Goetting said some adults believe that 18 years old is too

young for a child to take control of a large sum of money or other assets, due to their lack of financial experience. She added a custodial account is a great alternative for a parent or adult who wants to gift assets during their lifetime, make a bequest in a will or make distributions from a trust. The custodian can be the person making the gift, such as a parent or grandparent, or a trust company. Custodial accounts include savings accounts at a financial institution, such as a bank or credit union, a mutual fund company or a brokerage firm.

Although assets placed in the account are for the benefit of the child, Goetting stressed that control over the assets is not handed over until the child reaches 21. The MontGuide explains how custodial accounts are allowed under the Montana Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. It is available at: http://store. msuextension.org/publications/ FamilyFinancialManagement/ MT199910HR.pdf. Copies are available at Extension and reservation offices.

Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1 The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made beginning March 1.

Hunters and anglers can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website beginning at 5 a.m.; click on “Buy and Apply.” Most FWP offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The licensing call center will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March 1 through April 1; after April 1, the hours will return to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call center can be reached at 406-444-2950. Remember, if you’re applying for a special license or permit, you will need to have a valid email address.

Superior Care Villa resident Judy Fradenburgh celebrated her 83rd birthday on Feb. 9. Happy Birthday Judy!

~• Ketterling-Addis •~

Randy and Barb Ketterling of Baker are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassidy, to Ryan Addis, son of Lizbeth Donnelson of Spring Hill, FL and Don and Dana Addis of Victor, MT. Cassidy is a 2008 graduate of Baker High School and a 2012 graduate of Montana State University with a BS in nursing. She is a flight nurse at Billings Clinic MedFlight. Ryan is a 2007 graduate of Hurricane High School, West Virginia University in 2011 with an BA in history and University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2014 with his Juris Doctorate. He is a Stillwater County Deputy Attorney and Columbus City Attorney. An August wedding has been set in Missoula.

February 26, 2021

Fallon County Times

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February 26, 2021

Fallon County Times

Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C. 406-778-3344

Many thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work over the past year.

We salute you for a job well done.

406-778-2861

Fallon Medical Complex

We thank all these ﬁne people for their services. We appreciate you.

Attorney at Law

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

Thank you for serving our community.

We know we can count on you! Thanks!

Plevna Schools

Thank you for your EXCELLENT Service and Dedication.

Fallon County Employees

406-851-1941

Thanks for always being there when we need you.

From all of us at

Your efforts are appreciated.

406-778-3107

We appreciate all you do for our community!

Thank you to all our community volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

Plevna Bar & Grill

877-243-6691

Winston Churchill

406-778-2519

Thanks for doing a terriﬁc job!

Thanks for all your efforts and for being there when you’re needed.

Thanks for your dedication in helping others in times of need.

406-778-2920 Member of

James R. Campbell, D.D.S. Thanks for your dedication and hard work!

Little Beaver Conservation District

We salute you for a job well done!

Baker Public Schools

“Thanks to all our valuable volunteers”

Thank you for your service and volunteering your time! We appreciate your dedication!

We depend on you!

We appreciate all the sacrifices you make to keep us safe.

Thank you for your service to our communities!

We appreciate each one of you

Fallon County Sheriff’s Office We’re proud to work with all of you.

Thank you

406-778-2879

Our local VOLUNTEERS make a difference! Keep up the good work!

Quality Transportation and QT, Inc.

give you all a BIG THANKS!

We appreciate the We Know sacrifices you make for our we can community. count on 406-778-3856 you!

406-778-2479

Thanks for always being there when you’re needed.

Baker Agronomy Center

406-778-2929 Salutes our Volunteers!

406-778-2219 • Baker, MT

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community - Thank you”

Russell’s Clothing

Hwy 12 Equipment & Repair

HWY 12 W. Baker, MT 406-778-3777 “Thanks for your passion, commitment and heart.”

406-778-2024

Your dedication is much appreciated.

It’s a privilege for us to honor so many dedicated and caring volunteers

Spartan Bus Line

Plevna Propane

We Appreciate You! 406-978-2990

406-778-3891

406-778-2532

Thank you for playing an important role in our communities!

Repair and Machine Work

406-778-3245

F&D Oilﬁeld Maintenance

We appreciate your dedication!

for doing a super job!

SEPTIC SERVICES

We appreciate the service of all our volunteers.

Rachel’s Accounting

B&B

Thanks for doing a ﬁne job.

Liam, Nathan & Don

406-778-3189

Thanks to all volunteers for their endless hours of training and hard work.

Thee Garage

City of Baker

Thanks from

Windshield, Glass, Chip Repair, Automotive

“THANKS”

Fallon County Veterinary Service, P.C.,

You do an outstanding job!

THE SCISSOR WIZARD

406-778-3618

BIG THANKS

406-778-3274

Baker Body Shop

We appreciate everything you do!

M-F 7 a.m - 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thanks to all the volunteers who help our communities.

Call 8-1-1 before you dig.

Thee Body Shop, Inc.

Thank you for your dedication to our community!

Baker Police Dept.

our community”

Thanks for you dedication in helping others in time of need.

Precision Parts & Supply

WE APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO!

We appreciate the eﬀorts of our area “You’re all a great asset to volunteers.

We are proud of all our volunteers.

Quality Home Furnishings

406-778-3382 bankofbaker.com

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Thanks for your service to our community!

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Member FDIC

“We appreciate the service you give to our communities.”

We appreciate your hard work and dedication!

We appreciate your dedication and efficiency. 406-778-2263

You do an outstanding job!

Dependable Electric Energy

Badlands Electric

The crew at

406-778-TIRE We appreciate our volunteers.

Bar & Steakhouse

We appreciate all you do!

Circle R Steel, LLC John & Teresa Rieger

We are grateful for your quick response & teamwork.

We appreciate your contributions to the community.

All your volunteer time is very much appreciated.

Thanks for the great job you do for our communities!

406-778-2065

3655 Red River Ln. • 406-778-2930

February 26, 2021

Fallon County Times

baker firefighters Back Row (l-r): Travis Bruha, Captain Bryce Kramlick, Scott Anderson, Dale Butori, Dustan Davis, Scott Putnam, Tristan Stark, Evan Miller, Adam Pinkey, Peter Veal, Captain Tyler Bruha. Front row (l-r): Doug Bruha, Robert Singer, Asst. Chief Dick Chester, Chief Tom Bruha, Riley Chaska. Front: Bear Not pictured: Captain Hugo Bumgardner, Randy Hoenke, Teight Madler, Les Njos, Marvin Schopp.

Baker Volunteer & Rural Fire Department

Rural Satellite Trucks Located in the County

North Trucks: Chad Follmer, Bryant Steen, Dennis Koenig, Keith Rustad and Turk Stark South Trucks: Dave & Chris Meccage, Dave & Chase Hayden, Phillip Rusley, Bart & Quentin Burdick, Shawn & Sarah Strangford

Plevna Volunteer Fire Department

plevna firefighters Back row (l-r): Donald MacKay, Nicholas Bohle, Dalton Becker, Larry Dahl, Kyle Vennes, Shaun Crisler, Bryce Huft, Tyler Medearis Front row (l-r): Kalyn Bohle (Chief), Bill Lane (Asst. Chief), Clint Dietz (Secretary/Treasurer), Kay Webb (Safety/Training Officer), Dana Buerkle, Albert Paul, Wyatt Phelps Not pictured: Bill Thielen and Jeff Medearis

Fallon County EMS

fallon county ems Bridget Schwartz Eldon King Rod Kilsdonk Steven Schweigert

Patricia Morris Brittany Renner Lisa Mitchell, Director Scott Kilsdonk (not pictured)

February 26, 2021

Fallon County Times

Your Chamber of Commerce...at work for the betterment of our hometown! Upcoming Community Events:

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~~~

Mar ch

Meeting Thursday, Mar. 4 • Noon Baker Bowling Center ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

GREAT SELECTION

OF TAP BEER AT A GREAT LOW PRICE! MON.- 10 OZ. RIBEYE W/ BAKED POTATO TUES.- 10 OZ. BOURBON STEAK W/ BAKED POTATO WED.- 20 OZ. RIBEYE W/ BAKED POTATO THURS.- DOUBLE BURGER W/ FRIES FRI./SAT.- STEAK & SHRIMP SKEWER W/ BAKED POTATO

All Chamber member are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.

-Category A & B Bed Licensed Assisted Living Needing an affordable, fun, safe, homelike place to live or for your loved one to live? If you are elderly or disabled this is the place for you! Offering: 24-hour supervision 24-hour RN on-call Warm friendly professional staff Homemade meals 3x/day with fresh baked goods Activities to please all interests Limited to extensive assistance with activities of daily living

Come in and talk to the folks at J&M Lumber about the projects you have planned for 2021. We can help! Call early for your spring estimates.

WHERE ALL THE BEST PARTIES HAPPEN!

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March Pizza of the Month

WE CAN PRINT..

Providing SUPERIOR Care to our friends and neighbors

Invoices • Envelopes • Flyers Posters • Business Cards Letterhead • Tickets • Brochures Books • Rack Cards

Call for information regarding available rooms and our extremely competitive rates compared to Long Term Care Facilities. Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 Accepting: Accepting Private Pay Long Term Care Insurance Home and Community Based Service Clients (Medicaid Waiver)

FALLON COUNTY TIMES 115 South Main 406-778-3344 BAKER, MT

Opportunities are endless and we are the next best place to home!

Turn your home into a castle!

Black and White or Process Color

Grifﬁth Excavating, Inc.

Jalapeno Popper Pizza Lunch Special

$6.00 Cheeseburger / Hamburger Basket w/ Fries, Poker Chips, or Onion Rings

Monday - Friday • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NEW!! DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE Heiser’s Bar & Casino Orders To Go 778-2001 • Baker, MT

Watch our Facebook Page for Specials & Give aways. Dinner Specials posted every Thursday night.

• Scorio and Gravel • Drilling Sites • Roads • Reclaims P.O. Box 1193 Baker, MT 59313 Ofﬁce: 406-778-3401 Fax: 406-778-3751