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Substitute teachers help local schools battle COVID-19 impact, challenges Staff Report

There is a weapon in their arsenal that local school districts have found invaluable in the current battle against the COVID-19 pandemic which has been hitting Fallon County hard in recent weeks. After only having a few cases of the pandemic hitting the county for most of the year, its impact started hitting the region in late September when a late surge hit and forced the adoption of a mask requirement in public. In July, Gov. Steve Bullock had set a standard that would force Fallon County to adopt a mask requirement when it reached four active positive cases at once. That happened in the final week of September, forcing the Fallon County Health Depart-

Plevna School Superintendent Nick Schumacher has been wearing protective equipment on campus since school started. FILE PHOTO

ment to enact the mask requirement. The number of cases grew throughout October, then really increased in November, reaching 80 at one time. At the local schools, the districts have had to meet and match the impact of the increasing number of positive cases and how it impacts the students, the faculty, the staff and their families. One of the big weapons they have had in the battle to keep the schools running comes from the communities themselves. Substitute teachers have been able to help filling in at the local schools when needed. According to Nick Schumacher, the superintendent at Plevna School, those substitutes have helped a lot. “We have have seen an increase in the number of students using our distance options,” he

explained. “We haven’t changed anything as far as as classrooms or schedules. We haven’t found that necessary to do that thus far. “A great pool of strong substitute teachers is something the school districts want to have every year, pandemic or no,” he said. That pool of substitutes has increased in size this year. “We have a number of community members that have come forward and asked to be put on the substitute teaching list, just so they can be of help if needed.” The pandemic has made some changes at the school in upcoming activities, the superintendent explained. “Winter sports will start on the 7th of December but we are not to have games until after the first of the year.” See SUBSTITUTES on Page 10

Ryan Varner (above) celebrates winning the Stanley Wagner Memorial Game Feed’s Big Raffle sitting in his brand new 2020 Polaris ATV, while Brian O’Connor and Forst Eichhorn show off their new winnings (top right) Jamie Updike won the Commemorative Legendary Frontiersman 38-55 in the Big Raffle (at right). Submitted photos

O’Connor wins Weatherby set, Varner gets Polaris ATV in Wild Feed raffles Staff Report

The annual Stanley Wagner Memorial Game Feed may have been postponed because of a pandemic, but the raffle went on live – at least on Facebook – Nov. 14 when it had been planned. There may still be a Wild Game Feed in the future, but a date would have to be set. For Wendy Wagner, the Facebook Live event went really well. “At one point in time we had about 110 viewers,” she explained. “The raffle tickets were great.” But, there is still something to look forward to, she added. “There’s still lots of stuff that we do at the Wild Game Feeds. There is still lots of guns to be won, but we are not sure when that date is going to come,” she said, noting that people can keep up to date by checking in on the feed’s

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Facebook page. The Big Raffle which was limited to just 250 entries and the Weatherby Raffle had more entrants. The Big Raffle had a first prize of a 2020 Polaris Ranger ATV Side by Side and just one entry was allowed, Wagner said. “Ryan Varner was the winner of the 2020 Polaris 500 Ranger Side by Side,” she said. The Weatherby Raffle had an assortment of weapons for the grand prize – including a 270 Weatherby Weathermark, a 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag Weathermark, a 257 Weatherby Mag Vanguard Deluxe and a 300 Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe. Brian O’Connor won the Weatherby Raffle. “Second, third, fourth and fifth got their choice of the remaining raffle weapons.” Second place went to Cassidy Jesperson, while third place

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went to Scott Leonard of Sidney and fourth went to Scot Buerkle and fifth was Jon Griffith. The second prize in the Big Raffle was a $3,000 gift certificate for Guns N Things and was won by Eddie Smith. The third prize of a John Wayne Commemorative 32-40 Winchester went to Forst Eichhorn. The fourth place Commemorative Legendary Frontiersman 38-55 Winchester was won by Jamie Updike. The Wild Feed still has sweatshirts and T-shirts available at Sew What Embroidery in Baker, Wagner said. “She’ll hook you up with whatever you need.” There were about a dozen people participating in the event drawing on the scene, she added. Casey Koenigsfeld was the designated person drawing the entries out of a drum for the raffles. See MORE WINNERS on Page 2

What is there to be grateful for in 2020? By Pastor Rod Kilsdonk it.

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Life is uniquely challenging right now. When unsettling news about the pandemic, politics and protests leave you paralyzed in your chair or ignites a slow-burning anger that destroys your hope, gratitude gives you back your power. I don’t know if you’ve ever done this, but I know that I have. You walk in the door, and by the look on your spouse’s face, you’re pretty sure that you’re supposed to be thankful for something right now. You look around, stammering, “Hmm, the house… you’ve done… It’s not the house, is it? It’s not the house. It’s your hair! It looks...brown. It’s not the hair? Really? I thought it was the hair. The lamps! The lamps are multiplying! I don’t know, just tell me. Like, what is it exactly that I am supposed to notice and be thankful about?” Don’t we all want to be around people who are grateful and thankful? I know I do. The question is: Does that gratitude do something for us? Here’s what’s real. Gratitude is a game-changer. It’s a game-changer mentally. It’s a game-changer physically. It’s a game-changer emotionally. It’s a game-changer socially. But what I want you, the reader, to consider is that gratitude is also a game-changer spiritually. There is something powerful about it. There is something about gratitude that shapes your soul. In ancient times there was a guy named David. He started out as a little brother sent to tend sheep, but God had huge plans for David. Along the way to becoming a soldier and military leader, a musician and performer, a husband, father and King, David faced huge obstacles. He was overlooked and mocked by his brothers, hated and disdained by his father-inlaw and wife Michal, betrayed by many, and a betrayer to others. His son died because of David’s sin. Where does gratitude fit into tragedy like that? In a song/poem that David wrote, known as Psalm 136:1, it says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love, it endures forever.” Paul, a follower of Jesus Christ, who wrote a significant portion of the New Testament, sometimes from a prison cell, also knew the transforming power of gratitude, would say it like this in Ephesians 5:19, 20: “Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God our Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” So, here we are in the Thanksgiving season of 2020. I think for most of us the question is What is there to be thankful for?, or maybe How can I be thankful in such a divisive culture? It’s not that I don’t want to be grateful or thankful. The challenge is finding and feeling genuine gratitude. Instead we excuse our lack of gratitude, qualifying it: I’d be more thankful if… if I See GRATEFUL on Page 8

Christmas comes early in Baker park Nov. 29 The annual Christmas in the Park event is scheduled to be held Nov. 29 starting at 3 p.m. The celebration at the City Park is meant to get all attendees into the Christmas spirit, according to the sponsors. There is still time for vendors to make arrangements to sell items. There is no vendor fee but you are required to provide your own table. For more information, please contact Alissa Miller at 406-852-3735 or milleralissa392@gmail.com. The Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation is also looking for people wanting to donate spare working Christmas lights to drop them off by Friday (Nov. 20) to its offices at 101 South Main Street in Baker. Masks are required for this event. Anyone in the park or on the wagon must wear a mask and practice social distancing during the event.

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OBITUARIES

Sheila Cline, 67

On Nov. 18, 2020, Sheila Cline, 67, of Baker, passed away at Fallon Medical Complex. In accordance to Sheila’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in the spring with burial to follow at Beaverlodge Cemetery in Ekalaka. Sheila was born Dec. 26, 1952 to Roy and Marjorie (Strait) Cline in Ekalaka. Sheila was married and to this union Mike Stark was born. She had a great love for cooking for others and did so for many years. Sheila took to her favorite activity, travel, with her companion and significant other William (Mando) Armondo Valenzuela. For 25 years they traveled the U.S. from end to end. She then came home in 2003 to enjoy her beautiful grandchildren, Tristan (Shay), Travis and Jessica, son, Mike and his wife Cindy. She had planned more excursions once the grandkids were all graduated but plans were cut short due to cancer. A special thanks to Bob and Jason for always being there for Sheila and the great care they gave her. Sheila is survived by son, Mike (Cindy) Stark; grandsons, Tristan (Shay) Stark and Travis Stark of Baker; granddaughter Jessica Stark of Baker; sisters Jo Wipf, Sheridan, WY, Marjorie Cline, Chenney, WA; brothers, Mike (Melody) Cline, Cheyenne, WY, Jim (Nancy) Cline, Cheyenne, WY.; former husband, Rick Stark of Baker, whom have remained friends the last 36 years; step-children, Joel, Jeffery and Galene Livingood; special niece, Ronda (Liss) Bonsell; special friends, Bob Perkins and Jason Haven; several nieces, nephews and many cousins. Remembrences and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

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Delphine Hoenke, 90

Funeral Services for Delphine Hoenke, 90, of Baker, will be Dec. 1, 2020, 1 p.m. at American Lutheran Church with Paster Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will follow at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Plevna. Visitation for Delphine will take place one hour prior to service at American Lutheran Church. Delphine passed away Nov. 23, 2020 at Fallon Medical Complex.

Tester, Fischer introduce bipartisan Bill to bolster safety at rural train crossings Following a series of train accidents across Montana in the last year—including a fatal crash in Bainville in May—U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced their bipartisan Right Track Act to bolster train safety in Eastern Montana and other rural communities. “After far too many preventable tragedies at Montana rail crossings, we’ve got to provide rural communities with the resources they need to stay safe,” said Tester. “My bipartisan Right Track Act will provide towns across our state with critical investments to improve safety infrastructure and educate the public about the risk of collisions at grade crossings. The fact is, we can’t let rural America get left behind when it comes to rail safety, and I’m going to work aggressively to get this bill passed as soon as possible.” “Rail transportation is critical to keeping America’s businesses and communities running, but more can be done to improve rural grade crossing safety,” said Fischer. “This legislation will enable the FRA and FHWA to make recommendations, facilitate public outreach, and target resources to keep our Heartland safe.”

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U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced his participation in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial. The trial is a blind trial, however, Daines has since tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. This follows Pfizer’s announcement of the vaccine being 95% effective and plans to seek FDA emergency use authorization in the coming days. “Back in August, I got a call from my mom telling me how Pfizer was looking for people to enroll in their COVID-19 vaccine trial right in my hometown of Bozeman.

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and rebuilding our economy. This is about American exceptionalism and innovation. This is about restoring hope. This is about restoring normalcy into our way of life. “Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve made the research, development and manufacturing of a COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutic drugs a top priority because I believe in order to get back to normal, we need a safe and effective vaccine. “That’s why I worked hand in hand with our nation’s top scientists, researchers and American

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“Thanks to that call, my sweet wife Cindy and I decided to go online and enroll in the trial – joining over on hundred everyday Montanans participating. While this was a blind trial, I have since tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies. “My goal is to help build confidence and trust for Montanans and the American people wondering if they should take the vaccine when it is approved. This is about saving lives. This is about supporting our healthcare heroes. This is about protecting Montana jobs & workers

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innovators to discuss what was needed to get a vaccine into the hands of the American people as safely and quickly as possible, including securing an initial $10 billion to move forward with dual tracking of clinical trials and manufacturing, known as Operation Warp Speed. “While I believe a vaccine is key to getting back to normal, I do not believe in mandating it. I would, however, encourage people to get the vaccine once approved, in consultation with their doctor. “I trust Montanans to make the decision for themselves, use commonsense and practice personal responsibility. While we wait for a final vaccine approval, we must remain smart, protect the most vulnerable in our communities, and be responsible.” Pfizer announced their vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19. They also announced plans to seek FDA emergency use authorization within days.

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20 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 1, 2000 --

Dec is the evening for Baker’s fifth annual Christmas Stroll and for area children to tell Santa Claus in person what they warn for Christmas. At the Nov 20 District $12 school hoard meeting. ten parents attended who were upset about maintenance of the activity buses contracted hy the school A bus bringing the girls basketball team home from Belgrade broke down. leaving students and faculty stranded on the interstate for a time Board chairman Steve Spriggs promised the parents the maintenance situation will he checked out. Heidi Wang. daughter of Dave and.CindY Wang. is recovering from a sledding at She hit a pole at the hottom of -tank hilland s-ra.s showed a blood clot lodged inside her skull. She was flown to Billings tot treatment and surgery. . Shad Croy v. :Is burned No. 21 in an accident at Williston Basin’s compressor station in Baker Ile received set - ond degree hums and was treated at Fallon Medical ( otuples Holiday. 2000 Fashion Show and .luncheon will be held Dec.. 9 at the Millennium (‘Iuh Christmas Light Decorating Contest will be judged Dec. II. . Last weeks winner of the football contest was Joyce lardee

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was recently elected president of the Western Region for the coming year. . . Randy Hanson will conduct winter dance lessons beginning in January.

Mrs. Roy J. Schuh, was graduated from Non- Commissioned Officers Leadership School conducted by the Marine Force Logistic Command at Danang, Vietnam.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 27, 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 24, 1980 -Pictured are Boy Scouts Tom 1960 -Price, Jerry Williams, Mark Hecker, Marty Reynolds, Ty Grenstiner and Scott Hefner learning the Morse Code. . . Pictured is Everett Knipp of Shell Oil presenting Faye Koenig, County Treasurers check for $2,003,018.47 for the first installment of their taxes. Taxable valuation has given Fallon County about $300,000 more dollars _tf)aflr last year from Shell Oil. .. Leonard and Myrtle Howe enjoyed a carry- in dinner at their home Nov. 16 in observance of their 52nd wedding anniversary. . . Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Householder to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Nov. 30. . . Sonja Bohle returned home Nov. 9 from Tunisia, North Africa. She was met in Billings by Dave Wiseman. Sonja spent two weeks touring Tunisia with her brother Mylen who is in the Peace Corps. . Baker fell short of a championship berth Friday evening when Circle dealt the Spartans a heart-breaking 47-44 defeat. . . Doug Lindstrom was just ten pins short of the all- time high score bowled at Munsell Lanes. He bowled a 288 game last Thursday. . Community Concert Choir will perform at Baker High School No. 30. This is the second annual Christmas concert. . . Pat Madler was hostess to a birthday coffee held in honor of Mary Ann O’Donnell.

Mr. and Mrs. George Huether, Jr. were pleasantly surprised by their children at their 25th wedding anniversary Nov. 11 in the Plevna Baptist Church parlors. . . Roland Schrader, manager of the Farmers Union Oil Co. of Baker, recently returned from one of the largest regional meetings ever assembled in Billings. . . The annual Sportsmen Dinner will be held Saturday evening following Thanksgiving. . . Word was received here this week by the Herbert Bertsches that William Kurkkeberg, former operator of the Conoco station in Baker, passed away suddenly, Nov. 15, from a heart attack. . . Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Moore and Mr. and Mrs. George Gunderson attended the State Grain Growers convention in Great Falls. . 7 Fallon County took their voting i ~ real*serrouS this’year at the General “Election as they turned out 90.369% strong. . . Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morrow are celebrating their 15th year in business in the Baker Coast to Coast store this weekend.. . The Dodge Dart, police pursuit model for 1961, is being fitted out for use in the immediate future. It will have a calibrated speedometer, two way police radio and telephone.

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 30, 1950 --

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 28, 1940 --

The Long School House, purchased by bid by the Baker Library Board was moved into Baker the first of the week and placed on location. No further work on the building is planned until spring. The building was purchased this fall when the set of buildings was put up for sale. Funds were raised through the generosity of Baker businessmen to purchase the school for a library. Four lots were donated adjacent to the city park. . . Mrs. John Eichenberger of Baker has received national recognition for her fine needlework which will be displayed in New York City in a display of American Crochet Work.

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With all the fixin’s of a real honest to goodness carnival, from the human fire eater to the Broadway dancing girls, was held at the East Side School Friday and Saturday evenings and proved to be a real attraction to both young and old. . . A mail route direct from Baker to Mill Iron, which would serve a large territory to the south, is a possibility in the very near future.. . The directors of the Baker Commercial Club, holding a noon meeting at the Baker Hotel, decided to sponsor a movement to decorate the streets of Baker with Christmas trees during the Christmas season.. Churches of Baker joined in joint services Thanksgiving in the Community Hall with Rev. T.R. Barry of St. John’s Church giving the address.

50 YEARS AGO M.E. Klatt and his crew of 100 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 26, carpenters assisted by employ- Thursday, November 25, 1970 -ees of . the L: Ifticej^p.-ar? busy Little children with their impairing the fire ravished-Ow- 1920 -“Sunday Best” singing voices were on hand to present the elementary music fall program under the direction of Mrs. Gary Tuggle and accompanied by Jamie Sue Alexander.. . According to Vic Uttke, executive vice president of the Baker National Bank, and their architect, the new bank building will be built in Baker on the corner where the old jewelry building has been taken out. . . Ernest E. Becker, 39, from Bozeman has taken over the Farm Home Administration office in Baker effective last week. . . Navy . Petty Officer First Class Nathan D. Kohler, son of Mrs. Signe Kohler of Baker, re-enlisted in the Navy while serving at the Naval Training center, Orlando, Fla. . . Marine Lance Corporal Ronald A. Schuh, son of Mr. and

en-Funeral Home. The damaged section and all plaster in the rest of the building have been removed. . . The Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. has installed a short wave line of communication in the Baker- Worland area. A radio tower just south of the city lights up brilliantly after dark. . . Mr. and Mrs. Phil Langston and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sullivan were hosts to the 1960 football squad at a dinner held in the Community Church. . . Christ Christenson left Monday for Fargo to attend an implement dealers meeting. . . Mr. and Mrs. Don Morrow have moved into their new living quarters in the rear of their business location.

Ernest Heinrich is the new owner of the Baker Creamery and will move the building just north of the electric light plant. The former owner was M.A. Shreve. . . The three children of R.M. Larson narrowly escaped gas Monday morning. The furnace has been turned on too high and fumes rose to the upstairs room where the little ones were dressing and were overcome. Prompt medical attention revived them. . . John Coldwell and family were here from Promise, S.D., the first of the week. John is looking for a tenant for his ranch just south of town. . . We have $50,000 of six percent money to loan on Baker city property. See G.T. Vorhees at the city safe.

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This year the Christmas tree on Plevna’s Main Street is decorated with the usual holiday ornaments, but the tree also carries decorations of a different nature. Yellow ribbons adorn the tree, reminding us of the Fallon County soldiers who have been called to serve in Operation Desert Shield. . . Winners of the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Christmas Decorating Contest were: Religious - Kenny Schell, Traditional - Larry Merwin, Animated - James Herbst. . . High temperature Nov. 23 was 60 degrees. .. Governor Stan Stephens has proclaimed the week of Nov. 25 - Dec. 2 as Home Care Week in Montana, according to Frances Zachmann, director of the Home Health Department of Fallon Medical Complex. . . Baker Postmaster Mike Mangen has announced that the Post Office will be open three Saturdays in December. . . Baker Jaycees recently honored KFLN with a plaque in recognition of their many years of support. Pictured are Russ Newell, owner of KFLN, Rick Schell and Steve Herbst. . . Dave Kirschten, who is a member of the Montana State University 4-H Chapter,

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Nov. 29 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Nov. 30 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Compass Coffee. Dec. 1 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Dec. 2 - Sons of the American Legion, 6 p.m., American Legion; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom. Dec. 3 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon. Dec. 6 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Dec. 7 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Compass Coffee; PTA monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln School Multi-Purpose room. Dec. 8 - 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, 12 p.m. & 6 p.m., Stevenson Funeral Home. Dec. 9 - Baker CowBelles;

City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom. Dec. 13 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center.

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Spotify Playlist - November By Sophia Dulin

For many students at Baker High School, music gets them through the day. Whether you choose to listen to your own toons or anotherâ€™s like â€œMr. Breitbachâ€™s 60s Hitsâ€?, music is something that we all enjoy. It helps us be more productive and take our minds off of distracting thoughts or emotions. Bob Marley once said â€œOne good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.â€? Music has also been proven to stimulate both the right and left sides of the brain, which can maximize learning and improve memory. To share more of our interests here at BHS, we have decided to develop school-wide music playlists based on the likes of our student body. We hope that those who choose to listen will appreciate learning more about the musical interests of our students as well as the whole school getting the chance to share a little more about each and everyone of us. The playlists we create will

be shared via the Spotify app, which can be downloaded on any smartphone and includes free or premium paid plans. We are utilizing Spotify for these playlists, as they have a unique way to share playlists very quickly with others. The app is capable of sharing playlists and songs via special QR codes that are scanned using this platform. This takes out the hassle of searching for playlists or having to create a one for yourself. Simply open the app, search and select the camera, and scan the provided Spotify QR code image. This will take you directly to the playlist, where you can listen or even add it to your account if you enjoy it that much! We will continue to share these student-driven playlists each month with the community. The main focus will be to share what students are listening to right now, along with gaining a little more insight into the minds and â€œearsâ€? of our student body. We hope you take the time to catch a listen and stay tuned for more!

Abby Cuppy (left photo) works on her cupcakes during the recent FCCLA virtual district, while Emily Enos and Vicki Dacis (right photo) put ďŹ nishing touches on their cupcakes.

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FCCLA holds virtual district convention This Nov. 17, the Baker FCCLA chapter joined another 75 students in their local District 5, and virtually participated in their annual convention. This event was held all online to avoid schools inter-mingling, which is a trend this school year and many organizations are going this route instead of meeting in person. Students in FCCLA were able to attend all of these events that would have normally been held in person, which made for some creative scheduling. There are a total of 7 FCCLA members representing Baker High School this year. The event went well, other than a few technical issues that were easily resolved. FCCLA members agreed

Thanksgiving traditions By Hannah Goerndt

With Thanksgiving coming up the thoughts on all of the minds of students and teachers is the upcoming holiday break. There will be a four day weekend that everyone is definitely looking forward to, which will give everyone an appreciated rest from the online and in person school work. Many families have different ways of celebrating Thanksgiving, from travelling, to hosting, or just doing an immediate family dinner. Due to the spike of COVID-19 cases in Fallon County, many families have opted to stay home and have a smaller dinner than the usual large gathering. However, this wonâ€™t stop students and families from still getting to participate in their yearly traditions. A hot topic surrounding Thanksgiving is: Ham or Turkey? Emilia Cuppy and her fam-

ily always enjoy ham, and she states that they never eat turkey. Alynn Albritton also likes ham, but her mother always makes small turkey wraps to accompany the meal. Mrs. Michelle Anderson and her family always have Pumpkin Pancakes on Thanksgiving morning. Sophia Dulin and her family go against the norm of Thanksgiving dinners and enjoy homemade mac nâ€™ cheese and sometimes play a few rounds of basketball. Emily Shumaker is always excited for the assortment of food and spends the rest of her time watching football with her family. While the celebration may be different this year, students, teachers, and their families are planning to make the best of it and everyone is excited for the holiday. So, how will you spend Thanksgiving?

Olivia Gunderson (upper left photo) works on her frosting as she prepares to ďŹ nish oďŹ€ her cupcake during the online district meeting of the FCCLA recently. Gracie Gunderson was also working on her cupcakes during the district meeting (left photo).

Native American Heritage Day By Jalynn Hanes

The day after we all gather with our families to celebrate Thanksgiving, another date exists to acknowledge the cultures and traditions of Native Americans on this holiday as well. This is an amazing opportunity to commemorate and appreciate the Native American contributions to the roots of Thanksgiving. This day of November 27th was added as a national holiday when Barack Obama signed the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2008. Stating, â€œI encourage every American to join me in observing Native American Her-

itage Day....It is also important for all of us to understand the rich culture, tradition, and history of Native Americans and their status today and to appreciate the contributions that First Americans have made and will continue to make to our Nation.â€? So after taking the time to appreciate our own family traditions and what we are thankful for this holiday, then consider doing something to honor indiginous influence on the weekend as well. Thanksgiving and this weekend are a day to appreciate, celebrate, and understand the importance of tradition and culture in our lives!

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that it wasnâ€™t the same as getting the chance to meet in person, but it was much better than not getting to attend at all. Activities included the FCCLA District officers conducting a business meeting, candidate interviews, and an election of the officers for 2020-2021. The President elected was Lacey Lawrence from Jordan, the Vice President was Jada Paul from Plevna, and the Recreation Leader was Abby Beggar from Wibaux. Members also had a guest speaker, Dr. Gerry Nolan, who shared his thoughts and had students interact on topics related to social and emotional health. Schools also had the opportunity to break out and work on community service projects that would be revealed in the future. Lastly, the end of the day consisted of a â€œNailed Itâ€? competition, where each chapter had to design and decorate cupcakes to promote FCCLA. Members had the most fun with this activity and presented their creations online with one another when complete. The Jordan chapter was the winner of the competition. FCCLA continues on with plans for the rest of the school year, which may result in more virtual arrangements, but only time will tell. They plan to continue working on projects, with the hope to participate and compete at the State convention. They will also be participating in community service and leadership conferences later on this year. Time will be the determining factor for how those events will be held but members are eager to partake.

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News from the Plevna School

Virtual FCCLA Districts By Jenna Paul

Ashley Sander with the granny shot.

Physics compares velocity and speed By Dacy Buerkle

The physics class is learning about the difference between speed and velocity. To kick off their lessons, the class started with an experiment. The students measured a distance of ten meters on the gym floor, and then used tape to mark every one meter. The students then rolled a bowling ball and timed the ball at each meter. They started with a granny shot and then moved up to a simple shot and then a fast bowl. The students measured and compared the time and displacement of each bowl. Following their bowling experiment, the students went back to the classroom to find acceleration and velocity of each bowling type. The class will continue looking into velocity and acceleration as the quarter goes on.

Jaiden Dulin writing a thank you card.

November FFA Chapter meeting By Dacy Buerkle

On Nov. 16, the Plevna FFA hosted their November Chapter Meeting. The officers began the meeting with opening ceremonies and yummy treats for all who attended. The members then moved on to discuss old business on the agenda. Members reviewed the Composting Workshop that reporter Maddi Butori put on for all students third through sixth grade. Treasurer Chloe Tudor filled members in on MinnTex Sales and how to deliver products. Sentinel Sophia Schumacher filled

members in on John Deere Ag Expo competitions. After completing old business, members moved on to plan upcoming events. President Dacy Buerkle informed members of the project to write thank you cards and put together goodie bags for teachers and staff. The officers also filled in the members on November’s Harvest of the Month, Winter Squash. The chapter concluded their meeting by writing and signing thank you cards and participating in a leadership game.

Plevna School Menu Week of Nov. 30 Monday: Pancakes w/peanut butter, sausage links, apple slices Tuesday: Lasagna, Italian salad, garlic bread, honey dew melon Wednesday: Hotdog on a bun, potato wedges, spinach and berry salad, carrot sticks Thursday: Grilled chicken salad, garlic bread, fresh fruit Friday: Turkey club, chips, celery w/peanut butter, banana Menu Subject to change. Milk served daily-White 1%, Skim, Low-Fat Chocolate. Desserts served at random. Free breakfast is served every day to ALL students

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On Nov. 17, the Plevna FCCLA Chapter consisting of Jenna Paul, Dean Alford, Jaeda Paul, Izzy Cuppy, Jaiden Dulin, Wyatt Thielen, Sophia Schumacher, Whitney Thielen, Maddi Butori, Kali Dulin and Ella Gray traveled to the Plevna Community Center to participate virtually in the annual District Activities. They started the morning off with breakfast and Opening Ceremonies. Jenna Paul was recognized in the Senior Appreciation Ceremony. Next on the agenda, Jaeda Paul delivered a speech and answered FCCLA knowledge questions. The district then voted for the new officer slate, Jaeda Paul received the District V 1st Vice President position. The group logged out of the Zoom meeting and proceeded to a game of FCCLA Charades. Students split into three groups and tried to act out different STAR Events offered to participants at the State level. Once again, they logged into the Zoom meeting, where the guest speaker Gerry Nolan gave a presentation on Leading with Love. Members shared character traits that promote the well-being of others, times where critical thinking can affect others, ways to improve their communication skills, and pursuing careers that will benefit others. With lunch right around the corner, the chapters logged off to work on their Community Service Projects. The Plevna Chapter assembled quarantine gift bags for members in our community.

Members listening to the guest speaker.

FCCLA members decorating their Nailed It cupcakes. They walked around town delivering packages in a ding-dong ditch method. Next on the docket was the Nailed It competition. Mrs. Robertus provided cupcakes, white frosting, and food coloring.

The chapters were required to make a dozen cupcakes that would promote FCCLA in their community. They spelled out FCCLA with red piping on five cupcakes, and drew the emblems for the eight

National Programs on the others. After they made their creations, the groups cupcakes were judged by the other chapters. Overall the virtual districts were a sweet success!

Composting Workshop By Sophia Schumacher

The sixth grade class making mini compost bottles.

Throughout the month of November, the Plevna FFA Reporter, Maddi Butori invited the third through sixth graders to Mrs. Schumacher’s science classroom and put on a Composting Workshop. This workshop highlights the importance of healthy soil, how compost affects fertility, and the many uses of compost in agriculture. Maddi had the kids play an interactive Kahoot, taught them about organic, compostable, and decomposable objects, while demonstrating how organic materials break down with a plastic bottle experiment. The plastic bottle experiment allowed the students to observe the possess of composting and helped explore the terms organic and decompose. Overall, the workshop was very informative and Maddi hopes the students can compost at home!

Junior High takes third place in Melstone tourney By Jenna Paul

On Nov. 21, the junior high girls’ team traveled to Melstone for the District Tournament. They played the Melstone Broncs to start the weekend off with a tough loss of 57 to 32. The team shook off the loss and went into overtime against the Broadus Hawks. The team won 42 to 36, leaving them with the third-place trophy!

Junior high girls team with their trophy.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at Trustee’s Sale, on the 30th day of December, 2020, at 12:00 o’clock noon, Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in eﬀect, at the steps of the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue; Baker, Montana 59313, the following described Real property, in the County of Fallon, State of Montana, to wit: THIS PORTION OF BLOCK 12 OF HITCH’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BAKER, FALLON COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 12, HITCH’S ADDITION, RUNNING EAST ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 124 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING WEST A DISTANCE

OF 75 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING NORTH A DISTANCE OF 124 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. JUSTIN AND JENNE CABOT, as Grantor, conveyed said Real property to FALLON COUNTY ABSTRACT, with its principal office at 207 S. 2nd St. W; Baker, MT 59313, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to FALLON COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, n/k/a GRASSLANDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union, P.O. Box 1101; Baker, Montana 59313, as Beneficiary, as evidenced by a Deed of Trust, dated the 17th day of September, 2014, recorded in Book 114, Page 507, under Document No. 99290, records of Fallon County, Montana. Ronald D. Allie, an attorney at law; P.O. Box 20417; Billings, Montana 59104, was named as Successor Trustee to FALLON COUNTY ABSTRACT, by an instrument entitled Appointment of Successor Trustee, dated the 12th day of March, 2020 and signed by the Beneficiary. JUSTIN AND JENNE CABOT have defaulted in the performance of said Deed of Trust, between the Grantor and FALLON COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, n/k/a GRASSLANDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, P.O. Box 1101; Baker, Montana 59313, by their failure to pay monthly installments due on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. There is now due and owing on said Deed of Trust, as of the 27th day of July, 2020, the principal sum of $45,608.99, interest in the sum of $2,820.88, with interest accruing at the annual percentage rate of 7.50%, according to the terms of the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust and late charges due of $10.00, for overdue payments, with late charges accruing according to the terms of the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. Other costs and expenses to be charged against the cost of sale are all unpaid balances, including taxes and insurance, together with all necessary expenses, which may be incurred in collection, including reasonable attorney fees and all costs, fees

and expenses, including costs of a foreclosure report, advertising and recording expense and any other costs of conducting the sale. THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFOREMENTIONED OBLIGATIONS. This sale is a public sale and any person, including beneficiary, excepting only the Successor Trustee may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, Successor in Interest to the Grantor or any other person having interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, may pay to the Beneficiary or the Successor in Interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney 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. Others who have an interest in the property are: Barb Ketterling, Treasurer PO Box 787 Baker, MT 59313-0787 State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Division, Office of the Administrative Law Judge 111 N. Jackson 2c P.O. Box 202922 Helena, MT 59620 2922 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT SAID DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED this 6th day of August, 2020. ALLIE LAW FIRM 207 N. Broadway, Ste. 320 Billings, MT 59101 s/Ronald D. Allie Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA) :ss County of Yellowstone) On this 6th day of August, 2020, before me, a Notary Public of said State, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Ronald D. Allie, Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me, that he ex-

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The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344 ecuted the same IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal on the date first above written in this acknowledgment. .SEAL s/Debbie Quade Notary Public for the State of Montana. Residing at Billings, Montana My commission expires 02/17/2022. 46-48c MNAXLP _______________________ 00020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Sealed bids will be received by Baker Public Schools, Baker, Montana in the Superintendent’s office at 1015 S 3rd St W, Baker, Montana until Dec. 10, 2020 at 12 p.m. noon for prep, demolition and installing new surface and equipment at playground areas located at Lincoln and Longfellow Schools in Baker, Montana. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Drawings and Specifications, including Bidding Documents, will be made available upon request from the Business Office of Baker Public Schools, 1015 S 3rd St W, Baker, MT 59313 or by calling 406-778-2577. STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTE COMPLIANCE: Each bidder will comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes. ADA/EEO: Request accommodation or additional information from Jen Mettler, Bus.Mgr/Clerk of Baker Public Schools, 1015 S 3rd St W, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2577 (voice) or 7782578 (fax), by noon December 7, 2020. Alternative accessible formats of this notice are available upon request. BID SECURITY: Each bid will be accompanied by Bid Security in the amount of not less than TEN PERCENT (10%) of the total amount of the bid. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: Baker Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, to evaluate the bids submitted and to accept the proposal which best serves the interest of Baker Public Schools. Dated this 16th day of November, 2020. Aaron Skogen, Superintendent Baker Public Schools Baker, Montana 59313 47-48c MNAXLP _______________________ Craig Mungas State Bar No. 6746 Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC

2809 Great Northern Loop, Ste 100 Missoula, Montana 59808 Telephone: 406-721-8896 Telefax: 406-541-8037 Email: craig@bjornsonlaw.com Attorneys for Paul J. Schwartz, Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DOROTHY L. SCHWARTZ, Deceased. Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Cause No.: DP-2020-24 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 either be mailed to PAUL J. SCHWARTZ, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC, 2809 Great Northern Loop, Suite 100, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 16th day of November, 2020. s/Paul J. Schwartz Personal Representative Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC s/Craig Mungas Attorneys for Paul J. Schwartz, Personal Representative 47-49c MNAXLP _______________________ Section 00100 Invitation to Bid Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of 2020 MILLENNIUM SIDEWALK PROJECT will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, Montana at the office of Clerk & Recorder, 10 West Fallon Avenue PO Box 846, Baker, Montana until 10:30 a.m., local time on December 7th, 2020 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Installation of Concrete Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, Light Pole Foundations, Electrical, Removals and Incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the office of Clerk & Recorder and the office Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main Street, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz

Engineering website at www. broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Fallon County Clerk and Recorders Office at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406778-7106. Dated at Baker, Montana; this 16th day of November 2020. s/ Deb Ranum, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, Montana 59313 47-48c 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 Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN ROBERT RUSLEY, Deceased Case No. DP 2020-23 Hon. 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 Phillip Rusley, Personal Representative, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 6th day of November, 2020. s/Phillip Rusley 48-50c MNAX-

Young Farmers and Ranchers donate $6000 to the Montana Food Bank Network

Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Chair J.M. Peck (left) and MFBF President Hans McPherson display the YF&R donation to the Montana Food Bank Network. Photo:MFBN Check

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FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Staff Nurse for our Public Health department to support our growing services and clientele. This full-time position performs a variety of activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens. Provides a variety of skilled nursing services in venues including client homes, the Public Health office, public schools, and Fallon County Detention Center. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefit package, including a Monday – Friday schedule and 10 paid holidays. Closing Date: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Review of applications will be on Monday, December 07, 2020. 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 Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee has donated $6,000 to the Montana Food Bank Network. This is the 11th year the group has presented a check to the MFBN, although usually the donation is from proceeds raised during the Hoofin’ it for Hunger race held every October at the Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research station in Miles City. “Due to concerns about the pandemic, our committee made the tough decision to cancel the race this year. However, our entire committee felt strongly about continuing our efforts to

help Montana Food Bank Network, so instead we solicited donations,” said MFBF YF&R Chair J.M. Peck. Several county Farm Bureaus donated generously and some sponsors continued their support. In a year where more people than ever are experiencing hunger and the demands on food banks are elevated, it was especially critical to keep money coming to the MFBN which serves as a distribution center for food banks and food pantries statewide. “The Montana Food Bank Network is grateful for the sup-

port and partnership with the Montana Farm Bureau Federation and the Young Farmers and Ranchers over the last 11 years,” said MFBN’s Chief Development Officer Bill Mathews. “The Hoofin’ it for Hunger event has created awareness for hunger relief throughout our state and has raised over $62,000 including this year’s donation. “That amount has provided more than 186,000 meals to those in need. “A big statewide thank you to the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee and Montana Farm Bureau from the Montana Food Bank Network.”

Vitalant Blood Drive results By Ella Arnell There were 46 units of blood given at the Vitalant blood drive on Nov. 17.

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Henry Bertsch - Maybe get one at the grocery store. It cost maybe like $10 or maybe like 20. Start the barbecuer with a bottle of fire. Put it on the barbecuer for maybe like 20 minutes. If its not cooked a lot you could turn it to another number. Put it on a plate and take it in the house. Put it on another plate and put it on the table. Eat it with corn and maybe broccoli salad.

Mesa Varner - Go to the Baker store. Have 34 dollars. Pay, put it in bags and go to your house. Put the turkey in a pan. Turn the oven on, turn the circle a little. Put it on a plate and eat it with cottage cheese.

Selah Kilsdonk - Go to the grocery store in Baker. It cost 15 days. Bring it home. Cook it by using a lighter, it makes fire. Burn the turkey 10 minutes. Eat it with a fork and knife.

Helaine Halmans - Go to the Reynolds. It cost $1.00. Go bye bye to your house. Turn the thing that’s like a circle to make the oven hot. Put it in the oven for 4 minutes. Pull it out and eat it with chicken nuggets. Blair Rieger - Go to the grocery store. Its 21 money to buy the turkey. Cook it in the oven. Turn it on 40 for 10 minutes. Take it out, let it cool down. Eat it with apple cider. Gabriel Rost - Go to the store called Food. It costs 50 pennies. Cook it in the frying pan for 50 hours. Take it out and put it on your plate. Eat it with sausage. Kaden Skogen - Get the turkey at the Mikes City. Have lots of money. Turn on the cold oven and leave it in there 4 minutes. Eat the turkey with

Kylie Bailey - Get it at the grocery store. You need $3.00. Cook it on the cold stove for 3 hours. Eat with a knife. Kaisen Conroy - Get it probably like at the grocery store by the lake. Its probably like $2.00. Put it in a bag and put it in your trunk. Cook it outside in a pan for 4 minutes. Take it out of the pan, take it in the house and eat it with a fork.

Brooks Losing - Go to the red and blue grocery store. You need 5 money. Go back home. Put it on the cooking thing for probably 2 minutes. Eat it with butter. Logan Scheetz - Go to Reynolds. It cost a coin. Turn it to hot, put it in the oven for 12 minutes. Set the turkey on the table and eat it with a fork.

Payton Gray - Get it at home. Cook it in the hot oven for 4 or 5. Take it out and eat it.

Legacy Argo - Go to Walmart. It cost $1.00. Put it in the hot oven for 5 minutes. Put it on a plate and eat it with a fork.

Addilynn Jackson - Go to the woods and Beaver will shoot it. Take it to your house and hang it. Then carve it like a pumpkin and take everything off. Cut it up, put it in a frying pan for 10 minutes or 50 minutes. Eat it with cookies.

Capri Boggs - Get it at Reynolds. It cost $5.00. Go to your house and cook it. Put some pepper, eggs ·and salt on the turkey. Put it the oven and turn it to 5. Cook it for 5 minutes. Take it out of the oven and eat it with a plate.

Marcus Keim - Get a turkey far away at a dentist. Its eighty hundred thousand. Put it in the both hot and cold oven and bake for 180 thousand minutes. Then it beeps. Put it out on the counter. Eat it

Ledger Coulter - Go to Reynolds. It cost $12.00. Cook it at your house in the kitchen for 1 minute. Eat it with hamburgers.

Ashley Ferrell - Go to the grocery store. I think it will be 20. Cook it at your house in the stove. Turn it on hot for maybe like a little while. Take it out and eat it with waffles. River Hastig - Go to the grocery store you always go to. It costs $1.00. Put it in the hot oven for 10 of shortness. Take it out, cut it up and put it on a plate with corn. Eat it with Papa, Megan and Hunter. I hate turkey so I’m going to eat leftover main dish. Emma Moore - Go to the supermarket. I think its like $60.00. Leave and go home.Put it in a pan on the stove thingy for 60 times because it takes a long time to cook. Eat it at the table with a plate and fork. Then go play after you are done eating. Aidyn Varner - Go to where daddy’s at work. Ask for a turkey. Maybe give them a 20. Cook it on the counter for probably 10 minutes. Put it on the table and eat it with pancakes. Connor Wolf - Go to the store. Have 2 monies. Put it in the microwave overnight. Then eat it all gone. Addy Lewis - I think you should go to Walmart. It cost $5.00. Cook it in the hot oven for 5 number. Put some fruit in it and eat it with a fork.

2021 Economic Outlook seminar goes virtual – registration open For the first time, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana will host its 46th annual Economic Outlook Seminar event, “The Path Forward, How Covid-19 Has Reshaped the Economy,” via video conference. The seminar will include two nationally recognized keynote speakers, and multiple networking and discussion opportunities with local speakers, panelists and fellow attendees. This two-day virtual event will take place February 1-2, 2021 and will examine the myths and realities of how the economic landscape has been reshaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Day one will include: •Keynote speakers, Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and Edward Glaeser, Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University, will discuss

how our economy will emerge from the sharpest, swiftest and most severe economic downturn in modern history, focusing on the challenges Montana will face and what opportunities lie ahead. •Local industry experts will give their outlook for Montana’s important sectors, including health care, forest products, energy, tourism, real estate, agriculture, high-tech and manufacturing industries.

Day two will include: •Local economic outlooks for Montana’s major metropolitan regions. This will feature local hosts, speakers and panelists discussing local economies, with opportunities for further discussion and engagement in dedicated virtual social lounges. “We’ve spent most of 2020 watching our economy change at a stunning rate,” said Patrick Barkey, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic

Greatful Continued from Page 1 didn’t hate my job, if my kids weren’t so demanding, if I could just visit my family over the holidays, if I just didn’t have so many bills, if my circumstances could change. I would be more thankful if…. At other times, we struggle to cultivate gratitude because we have a when. It’s hard to be thankful when…. It’s just hard for you to even think about being thankful because your life has a when. Maybe you can circle the date on a calendar. You can tell you what time it happened. You remember when you found out. You remember when you got that phone call that you never thought you’d get. And just like that, the job’s gone. Family— they just walked out. That business deal fell apart. That person that you used to call a friend, treated you worse than any enemy you’ve ever had in your life. It’s really hard to be thankful when you have a when. When is filled with bigger questions.

When challenges your worth, reminds you of your failures. And to be honest, when really makes you start wondering if you can trust anybody, including God. It creates deep doubts that make you ask, Really, can anything change? Can people change? Can I change? It’s really hard to be thankful when you have a when. So, here’s the deal: An unshakable heart of gratitude has power for your life. When you think about what you’re going through right now and what you’re facing, what’s the first thing that your mind tells you? When you think about what you have to face, when you think about what’s happened, when you think about your circumstances…is it, God, thank You. This is awesome!? Or is it worry, bitterness, anger, frustration, disappointment, hurt? What’s in your mind? In 1 Thessalonians 5:16,17 it says, “Rejoice always. Pray continually.” Then, in verse 18 it says, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will, [or God’s heart is probably

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Antelope game damage hunt underway at Osmo Farms a better translation] for you in Christ Jesus.” Stay with me. The beginning of thanksgiving is not lying about what’s going on. It’s about choosing to be thankful in all circumstances. God recognizes that not every circumstance is great, and some of them hurt. God’s heart is for you, even in the hardest of circumstances. He isn’t asking us to be fake, but He is asking us to trust Him. We may feel completely out of control, but God isn’t. He’s got this! I asked what at the beginning: What is there to be grateful for in 2020? My health? My family? I think that is a great place to start. If you had COVID-19 and you are getting better, be thankful. If you have not had it, be thankful. If you were quarantined with your family, be thankful. What a precious time to be together. This season did not catch God off guard. Maybe He is trying to get your attention, to look at what really matters in life. Put Him first, then your family and be grateful for what you have.

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Research. “This year’s seminar will bring together not only the many perspectives to consider how much harm has been done, but what opportunities exist and how to maneuver forward. “We’re elated to offer our seminar online because we can combine efforts with local and nationally recognized speakers to create a program that is timely, unique and will make engagement more accessible to more people across the state.” BBER thanks their sponsors who continue to provide the valuable support, making the Economic Outlook Seminar possible: •Principal Sponsor – NorthWestern Energy •Statewide Sponsors – Benefits Health System, First Interstate Bank, Idaho Forest Group, and MDU Resources Group Inc. Registration costs $70 for individuals and $50 per person for groups of five or more. Registration

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has authorized a pronghorn antelope game damage hunt on Osmo Farms in Hunting District 701. Osmo Farms, located northeast of Miles City, is a Block Management Program cooperator. Likely due to the rapid decrease in temperature and the abrupt start of winter, antelope have begun to gather in large winter groups and move south early. After a week of unchar-

acteristically warm weather, crop fields have sprouted and begun to green up on the property, and antelope are consuming and trampling winter wheat fields. The ranch will be issued 10 antelope kill permits. In addition, a game damage hunt will begin Nov. 16 and run through the end of the general big game season on Nov. 29.

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Pictured near left are Superior Care Villa residents Dude Veroye, Betty Kusler, Elsie Turbiville and Hilda Sieler checking out a variety of the gourds that Melissa grew. In the center photo, Superior Care Villa resident Erna Losing is pictured holding a flat white boer pumpkin. In the far left photo, Superior Care Villa resident Allan Werre is pictured with the biggest pumpkin of them all, which is a galeux d’eysines pumpkin. In thebottom left photo, Superior Care Villa resident Elsie Turbiville proudly shows off one of the buttercup squash.

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The students, district and community has been able to respond well to the pandemic, Schumacher said. “We have got great kids, we have got great teachers and we’ve got great staff. We have people willing to give of themselves and people who are willing to do whatever it takes in order to keep the doors open as we navigate our way through this pandemic,” he said. The increase in COVID-19 cases in the county has put some of the usual seasonal activities in a sort of limbo, the superintendent said. “Those are decisions we are going to need to make and also in the best interest of public health and our students in order

to have those events,” he said. Livestreaming concerts and other activities is under consideration. The superintendent meets with the Fallon County Public Health Department every Thursday. “At those meetings, we discuss the viability of the weekend and upcoming week’s activities,” Schumacher explained. Baker meets challenges In Baker, the increase in the number of local positive COVID cases has had an impact at the schools, with the high school volleyball recently forced to sit out a berth in the district playoffs. “Our staff has been great. It has been as easy as it can be, in the sense we don’t really have a choice,” said Superintendent

Aaron Skogen. “They are working hard to ensure that we are ready to go remote at all times. That has been our focus since the beginning of the year. At any given moment, kids may need to be quarantined because of positive case or a positive contact with contact tracing – and the same for our staff.” The school follows a procedure when they need to, he explained. “When we have a student that asks to be quarantined, they transition to remote learning during that period (quarantine). Our staff works with them to make sure that they are logging on, working on their courses or taking work home. “Our 7-12 students who are doing remote learning log on live for all their courses,” he said, adding that the younger students take work home. Substitutes have been helping out in school. “At this time, we

have been very fortunate that the community has definitely stepped up and is helping us with subbing in the classroom. We have been able to stay open when we have had staff that had to be quarantined,” he said. “So far, we have been able to staff those positions.” Each district in Montana sets the requirements for their substitutes, the superintendent explained. “The subs have to pass a background check.” Even among the pool of sub-

stitutes, some have declined while the district has been able to add new substitutes to the list, the superintendent said. “Our issue has been with staff having to be quarantined,” he said. “The number of cases in the county have gone up, but within the school itself, it has remained really consistent. The numbers don’t really fluctuate that much. We have students who go on quarantine and when they come back, we have others who go on

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quarantine.” “Our mandate now is to follow the governor’s directive,” he added, noting that the goal is keeping the school a safe environment. “When they are here, they have to wear masks and to wash their hands as often as possible.” The school is still looking to add more substitutes. “We are always looking to add substitutes. We are always excited when people come in.”

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