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State, local health officials stress mask usage, tracing in COVID-19 fight Staff Report

The residents of Baker got a quick visit from Santa Claus Sunday as he left his sleigh behind and rolled into the park in an old horse-drawn wagon. A short time later, the park lit up even more when the annual Christmas Tree lighting kicked off the holiday season for Fallon County and had the star atop the tree share the sky for a while with a Beaver Moon. PHOTOS/Brad Mosher

Santa visit lights up Baker park yule event Staff Report

It may have been too warm for a sleigh Sunday, but Santa still rolled into Baker - relying on a horse-drawn wagon. As the temperatures dropped into the 20s outside, he rolled up to the north edge of the park prompting a quick flood of children to the north edge parking lot. The red-clad visitor talked briefly to the children and then read Twas the Night Before Christmas aloud to them before rolling away to his next stop.

Inside the park, the city had vendors, a nativity and Christmas decorations to celebrate the annual Christmas Tree lighting. Finally, around dusk, the countdown began with the lights covering a tree coming to life after the countdown hit zero. Behind the tree, the Beaver Moon rose in the sky eventually climbing higher than the star atop the tree. As the temperatures dropped, several fire pits in and around the park became even more popular with some toasting marshmallows on the open fires.

Fallon County suffers first fatality Staff Report

Fallon County recently hit a high of 80 active cases in the county, but that number quickly dropped. However, the county also recently logged its first COVID-related fatality. That meant Fallon County had joined a growing number of counties in the state of Montana which has logged a death that was related to the Coronavirus which has swept the upper Midwest in recent months. As of Dec. 1, the state has had more than 62,000 confirmed cases, with most in the more populous Yellowstone and Flathead counties. There have been 698 COVID-19 deaths state-wide as of Dec. 1, according to the state

health department. By comparison, neighboring Carter County has had three fatalities, the same as Wibaux County to the north. Prairie County has had the same number of fatalities as Fallon County – one. Yellowstone County has had 120 fatalities so far in 2020, while Flathead County has 39. The recent surge in active cases in the county has dropped to just 30 in the final announcement of November statistics. The county has had 221 people recover from the pandemic with only two still hospitalized. Since the year began, the health department has reported 251 cases in Fallon County. Since Nov. 22, when the county health department announced the fatality on Facebook the

numbers have dropped from 49 active cases and seven people hospitalized. Two days earlier, the county reported 51 active cases, while on Nov. 19 there were 68 active cases reported. The highest number of cases was 80 reported on Nov. 13 by the county health department. Fallon County has been getting some help recently, with two National Guardsmen temporarily stationed in Fallon County. “The purpose of these individuals are to help Fallon Medical Complex with non-medical duties (such as cleaning and defogging of COVID-19 positive patient rooms) and relieve some of the current strain on our hospital,” the health department announced Nov. 20 on Facebook. According to recent statistics

released by the county, the highest number of active cases has been in the 30 to 39 age group, followed by those in their 50s and those between the ages of 10 and 19. According to state officials, Montana has been averaging more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases each day. Gov. Steve Bullock recently tightened the public-health restrictions on bars, restaurants and other public-gathering spots and events and extended a mask-wearing mandate to all counties. The guidelines restricted restaurants and bars to 50 percent capacity and must close by 10 p.m. Public gatherings will be limited to 25 people, where social-distancing isn’t possible.

Local Community Cupboard sees COVID-19 impact Staff Report

The increase in COVID-19 in Fallon County has had an impact on the local community cupboard. According to Carla Brown, the donations to the food pantry have dropped. “It is being made use of more that it had been before,” she said Tuesday. “We used it quite a bit before, but since this has started I would say that we are definitely seeing more usage.” “A lot of times we had received significant donations through the school system... that we

haven’t been receiving this year. We have gotten donations from independent individuals – a fair amount.” Much of the donations recently have come in the form of money or canned goods, she explained. “We don’t get a lot of fresh produce. But the amount of canned, non-perishable items that we normally would get has been down.” “Most of our meat products are from local people who have had meat butchered and have given us some of that meat frozen,” she added. Most of the donated meat are local cattle. “We have had venison before, but right now

we primarily have beef on hand,” she added. “We do accept monetary donations. We give that out on a voucher basis – only to be used for groceries. It can not be used for alcohol or tobacco products. We do that in conjunction with the local grocery store.” If people are interested in contacting the Community Cupboard for either more information or to make a donation, they can call 406-778-3595 or visit the Cupboard at 420 Montana Avenue West. The Cupboard is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., but people are asked to call first before they come.

In Baker, many businesses have posted signs requiring customers to wear masks when inside. For some, the issue of masks may be political. For others, it is a way to protect themselves and others from the pandemic that has gotten to the point where the state of Montana has statistically exploded in the number of cases and the impact it has had on life. Gov. Steve Bullock set up a directive for requiring mask usage in July, but set it up so that it was the county health departments who would initiate the mandate. For Fallon County, that happened Sept. 30 when the county announced four positive cases. Since then, the county has increased the number of daily positives, reaching as high as 80 at one point. Montana state health officials have reported 62,198 total cases of COVID-19 for Nov. 30, 2020. There were 681 people who have died of the virus. However, the COVID problem is serious in Fallon County, the health department explained on its Facebook page Nov. 20 when it stated “with one-fifth of our cases being very sick, hospitalized individuals, we urge you to do what you can to decrease the spread and send well wishes to all of those affected.” On Nov. 21, the county health department had 54 listed as active cases and 11 currently hospitalized. The county health department also announced that the county has contracted with professional contract tracers from around Montana to help with case investigations. In a post on Facebook, the county health department said “COVID-19 is now widespread in our community which increases the possibility of being in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. If someone calls you from a non-local Montana number to identify you as a close contact, this call is legitimate. “The person should identify themselves as being with the Fallon County Health Department. “Please answer your phone,

answer their questions and help us stop the spread of COVID-19,” the department post stated. In addition, the health department said that the contact tracers should not be asking to purchase anything, ask for personal financial information and any personal numbers such as Social Security o Medicare. The questions should be to get your full name, address, phone number, email address and birthdate. In addition, people will be asked for the dates and places they have recently been and any symptoms being experience along when went they started. “No rights or HIPPA regulations will be violated, we are simply asking for help to slow the spread of this virus,” the health department stated on its Facebook page. “Things like approximate time of the contact would also be given on the phone call. If you have any questions, I would welcome you to call the health department at 406-7782824 to get some clarification. “They will leave a generic voicemail stating they are with the Fallon County Health Department. “Physical address is needed so if a first responder got called to your house to provide medically needed help, they would be aware that someone in your household has COVID-19 and take proper precautions. Email address is optional and would be used only if you approved that as a way of correspondence,” the county health department explained online. Mask poll According to a recent Gallup poll, a relatively small proportion of Americans say it is probably or definitely false that the coronavirus can be spread by infected people without symptoms. Because of that, there is a lower likelihood to wear masks in public. Ten percent of poll respondents said they have not worn a mask when outside their home in the past seven days – and increases to 34 percent among don’t believe there is such a thing as asymptomatic transmission of the virus. Asymptomatic transmission is where people who do not show symptoms can spread the virus.

Drive-in movie planned for mid-month at fairgrounds The Fallon County Fairgrounds is planning a two-night drive-in in the parking area next to the Livestock Barn. According to a fairgrounds spokesperson, there is an online survey for choosing the Christmas-themed movie to be played Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. The survey ends Friday, Dec. 4. The parking lot will be open, but people will have to bring their own concessions or snacks.

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Delphine Hoenke, 90 Funeral Services for Delphine Hoenke, 90, of Baker, MT, were held Dec. 1, 2020, at American Lutheran Church with Paster Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial followed at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Plevna, MT. Delphine passed away Nov. 23, 2020 at Fallon Medical Complex. Delphine (Fost) Hoenke was born the middle child of three to Carl and Louise (Roget) Fost on Jan. 3, 1930 in Baker, MT. Delphine was quite a traveler growing up during the great depression. The family moved where the work was - picking apples in Omak, WA; picking hops in Independence, OR; and working in a tree nursery in Portland, OR, which is where Delphine started school and attended 1st through 3rd grade. The depression ended so the family moved home to Baker. They eventually moved to the country community of Willard, MT where she attended 6th & 7th grade. Delphine lost her mother, Louise, to stomach cancer when she was only 39 years old in 1941. Her dad, Carl decided to move to San Francisco, CA. Right before they left, Delphine met Morris Hoenke. When they met, Morris told his mother, “That is the girl I am going to marry.” Delphine started high school in Baker transferring to San Francisco and then back to Baker the spring of her junior year and had many fond memories of her time in California. Morris was her date for both her junior and senior proms in Baker and was so proud that Delphine was the prom queen. She graduated in 1947. After graduation, Delphine went to work at MDU as a secretary. While dating they enjoyed many Willard dances and roller skating at Green Acres.

Morris and Delphine were married Sept. 5, 1948. They moved to Plevna and Delphine became town clerk and treasurer and bookkeeper for Chevy Garage and other businesses. When the railroad moved a building off the property where the current Plevna Park sits, it was Morris, Delphine Hoenke and his mother Louise who planted trees and groomed the land to make the park which is still enjoyed today. She became a mother of Mike, born in 1951 and Janice in 1958. They lived in apartment upstairs at the Plevna Hotel that Morris’ mother Louise Hoenke owned. They then bought a small house on the edge of town until Morris built their first house behind the Mobil gas station, they own across from the city park. Delphine was on her own when Morris went trucking and custom combining in Nebraska and Oklahoma. In 1957, they had two small mail routes which they drove for 22 years. When Morris was gone trucking, Delphine would take the route and watch the station. They lived in two more houses that Morris built in Plevna and lived in the last house for 47 years before moving to Baker. She worked many jobs but

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the longest years of her career were spent at the Montana Bank, where she retired. In 1957, Plevna School needed a bus driver, and so begin Morris’ career of driving two generations of Plevna Cougars to school and activities. Delphine was always seen sitting in the first seat on the bus right behind Morris enjoying those trips and sitting in the front row every Cougar game. Delphine was a dedicated member of Peace Lutheran Church in Plevna. She had a huge heart and was a good listener with good advice. Friends of her kids thought of her as a second mom. She would do almost anything they asked for at the drop of a hat. She was very sweet in nature and loved to socialize. She was always ready to go to all Plevna’s activities and nearby communities which included her kids, grandkids and greats in whatever they participated in. Morris passed away Jan. 20, 2013, after 64 years “together”. Delphine passed away on Nov. 23, 2020 at Fallon Medical Complex. Delphine is survived by son Mike (Janet) Hoenke of Ashland, OR; Janice (John) Moser of Baker, MT; grandchildren and great grandchildren – Justin (Michelle) Moser, Jerrick, Maddox and McCoy of Baker, MT; Jason (Michelle) Moser, Maria and Jackson of Baker, MT; Tiffany (Ty) Hampton of Ashland, OR and Ripley; and Bridgette (Mike) McTee and a December baby of Missoula, MT. Preceding her in death was her husband, Morris; parents, Carl and Louise Fost; brothers, Rodney and James Fost. Remembrances and condolences can be made at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Maxine Petersen, 82

Shirley Maxine Petersen, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 13, 2020 after a courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Shirley lived her life for her children, raising three on her own. Even though it was challenging, the kids never felt her burden. She still pulled off fishing trips, skating on Baker Lake, pizza burgers at The Big K and the coolest duds from Russell’s. In July of 1980, the family experienced a mother’s greatest nightmare of losing Clint in a tragic accident. His absence was forever felt, and she will be buried next to him. Shirley was very caring and generous, looking for every QVC item to buy her children and granddaughters for Christmas. In April 2019, she was thrilled to welcome the newest member, her great grandson, Teddy.

She redefined the title great grandma. Shirley was born on Sept. 16, 1938 to Tom and Maude Tillman in Bozeman, she was the 12th of 13 children, and the last one to join her family in Heaven. In her early years, Shirley worked for Montana State University. She briefly lived in San Diego and Butte, MT before moving to Baker where she raised her children and worked for Fallon County Abstract Company for over 37 years. She

cherished the memories of her time in Baker and made many life-long friends. Upon retiring she moved to Castle Rock, CO in 2005, where she enjoyed being closer to family and became an avid fan of the Nuggets, Rockies and Broncos. She is survived by her daughter Renee Luper, Hackberry, AZ; son Kevin (Kay) Petersen, Castle Rock, CO; four granddaughters, Alicia Zachmann, Coachella, CA; Tierra Zachmann, Palm Desert, CA; Erika Petersen (Alex Schaetzle), Denver, CO; and Kelsey Petersen (Gavin Madsen), Johnstown, CO; and great grandson, Teddy Schaetzle. Shirley will be laid to rest at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares. com.

Frances Kron Mengel, 99

Former Baker resident Frances Kron Mengel, 99, died Nov. 15, 2020, in Ven-

ice, FL, following a short illness. Frances Kron was born on Sept. 16, 1921, in Amboy, MN, to Bernardine (Hillseth) and Ray Kron. She grew up in Blue Earth, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1939. She graduated from Northwestern Bible School in Minneapolis in 1942 and began a career as a secretary. She frequently told her family her starting salary was $70 a month. In 1967, when she was working in Chicago, Frances married Eldon Mengel of Baker. She assisted Eldon in his business ventures of T&M Electric, Aisles of

Style and Triangle Supply in Baker. After retiring, in 1982 they moved to Venice, FL, on the Gulf Coast. Eldon died in 2008. For the past three years, Frances lived at Sunset Lake Village Assisted Living in Venice. Frances is survived by three children, Irene (Bob) Tolan of Portland, OR; Ray (Deb) Mengel of Rapid City, SD; JoAn (Mike) Bjarko of Peerless, MT; two grandchildren, Troy Mengel and Chandra Mengel, both of Rapid City, SD; and many treasured friends. Frances and Eldon are buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

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10 YEARS AGO Friday, December 3, 2010 --

Between Nov. 22 and 26, Stockings for Soldiers mailed 400 holiday boxes to military personnel stationed abroad. . .Baker Lay Spartan Marni Wade was selected to the 2010 3B All-Conference volleyball first team. She was also an All-State player. . .Enos ranch celebrated its 100 year anniversary Sept 6. Over 190 people helped celebrate the occasion. . .Wells Fargo Bank will hold their Holiday Open House Dec. 8. . .Allerdings barn, built in 1949, is pictured. The barn looks the same in 2010 as it did then. The structure is 44’ wide and 52’ long.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 8, 2000 --

Alex G. Collie of Ismay has received the Earl H. Stoll Award for 50 years of service to the National Weather Service. Collie has taken weather observations continuously for the past 50 years in all types of weather. He is also an official NWS Storm Spotter. The reports he provides help define what weather patterns have occurred in south central Montana. . .Baker Spartan girls basketball team earned third place at state. . .Paintings by local artist Gladys Moseley are on display at the Bank of Baker. . .Baker Auto Supply has been sold to Precision Parts & Supply. . .Miss Montana for 2001 is Jana LaBree from Ekalaka. She visited the elementary and high school in Baker Nov. 21. She talked about courtesy and respect expectations and how to use proper manners and respect. . .Harold Jensen submitted his resignation to the Planning Board. He has served about 30 years. . .New officers of Lakeview Country Club are: Greg Mason - president, Steve Vaughn - vice president, Diane Renner - secretary. . .December special at Randash Motors is an automatic transmission tune-up service for $98.95. . .Community Youth Center will again be opening for “fifth quarter” after

FILES OF THE TIMES the Baker Spartan boys’ home basketball game. Teens will be served a soft drink and all the food they want to eat for $1.00.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, December 6, 1990 --

Lady Spartans come home from the State Basketball Tournament in Butte with a second place trophy. They played in the championship game against Simms and lost 47- 44. Brook Gundlach and Tammy Hornung earned All-State Tournament Team honors. . .A welcome home party for Shane Elmore will be held Dec. 9 in the high school complex lobby. . .Resource Home Economics is a new class offered by Mrs. Beach in the high school home ec department this fall. The first students to take this class are Lando Crawford, Krisy Bush and Andy Leischner. . .The first meeting of the newly formed Ladies Petroleum Club was held Nov. 27. This club is formed as a non-profit community service organization. If you’d like to join, contact Lynette Kyle, Debbie Newell, Rita Hanley or Pat LaCross.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 4, 1980 --

A crowd of over 300 people was on hand Sunday to enjoy the second annual Christmas concert put on by the O’Fallon Community Choir, under the direction of Juelie McLean, and the accompaniment of Fritz Bruggeman. . .Kay Hoff has been selected to the 1980 Eastern B Girls Divisional All-Tournament first team which was recently held in Plentywood. Kay is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hoff. . .Troop 258 Court of Honor attended by 101 persons Sunday. . .Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Herbst hosted the pinochle club Saturday night. Winners were Marion Hanson and Don Morris. Low went to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Boucher and traveling to Gladys Morris. . .An open house birthday party will be held Dec. 7 for George Griffith on his 93rd birthday. . .Tuesday afternoon relatives and friends came to Mrs. Doug Havens’ home to help Rose Myhre celebrate her birthday. . .Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Bergstrom have moved to Baker from Camp Crook. . .Temperatures dipped below zero Monday morning in the Willard area with snow moving in from the west.

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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 3, 1970 --

Jerald R. Baker began his new duties as vocal instructor Nov. 30 at Baker High School. . .Fallon County 4-H livestock judging team was the state winner at the 1970 4-H Club Congress in Bozeman. The team consists of Cathy Hersrud, Steve Rieger and Allan Hanley with Wayne Rieger as alternate. . .Mr. and Mrs. Orville Rost were guests of honor at their 25th wedding anniversary celebration given by their children. . .Herbert and Frieda Straub and Stan and Dolores Erlenbush were among the more than 2,100 service station dealers and their wives attending the 14th annual Mobile Dealer Convention in Las Vegas, Nov. 17-19.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, December 1, 1960 --

Baker Rexall Drug this week will celebrate their second year anniversary. . .The Lions Club met Nov. 28 in Grainger’s Hall for their regular meeting with Francis LaCross presiding. . .A CowBelle organizational meeting of 26 ladies was held in Grainger’s Cafe the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. . .Fallon County received a moderately heavy snowfall as .15 of moisture was measured from a storm Sunday which moved in from the western part of the state. Icy road conditions prevailed over most of the state.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, December 7, 1950 --

At the regular meeting of the local camp of the Royal Neighbors, officers were elected as follows: Gladys Critchfield, Alice Newell, Mary Lee Sinclair, Vivian Kreager, Katherine Boucher, Adel Kreager, Bernice Everson, Wilma Livesey and Lorraine Cunningham. . .Sunday the Baker Athletic Association held their first basketball practice. Playing are R. Kochel, G. Cherry, M. Callen, T. Gunderson, H. Devore and D. Olson. Others joining are J. Klatt, T. McGonigal, H. Koenig, D. Lentz, H. Walker, B. Wolston, G. Wiseman, R. Culver, H. Schenck and B. O’Neill. . .Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fulton attended the wool growers meeting held last week at Billings. Mr. Fulton was elected as a director.

80 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 5, 1940 --

Baker Masons report having a very fine Past Masters’ night last week. There were good representations from Ekalaka and Ismay in spite of the bad roads and weather. . .W. L. Riddle, County Superintendent Of Schools, left Friday for Helena where he and five other county superintendents will meet with Miss Ruth Reardon, State Superintendent Of Public Instruction. Miss Elizabeth Ireland and Gov. Roy Ayers are to talk over proposed school legislation. . .Officers of the Baker Home Guard met this week with the Fallon County Fair Board and were given permission to use the exhibition hall for regular practice work.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 4, 1930 --

Fire, which broke out in the Carter County High School dormitory at Ekalaka just 20 minutes after the occupants had left for classrooms, completely destroyed the structure. An overheated stove is believed the cause. . .Guilty of murder in the second degree was the verdict which the jury returned against Tom Lane, slayer of Vincent Butler.

100 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 2, 1920 --

The first mass meeting of Fallon County residents was held last Friday in the council rooms with quite a few out of town people present. The meeting was called for the purpose of changing boundary lines at the west end of the county. All present were strongly against the change and a resolution of protest was adopted by the assembly. . .Election of officers for the American Legion Athletic Club was held Monday as follows: Ed Hansen, president; Leon LaCross, vice president; George Vinton, secretary; Lloyd Smith, treasurer. The board of directors includes R. F. Smith, R. W. Marks, G. Dougherty, Lloyd Owens and Denzil Young. . .Complete returns from all counties in Montana gives Republicans in Montana a majority of 26 in the Senate and 88 in the House.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 3 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Corner Bar. 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. 11 - Christmas Stroll, Bank of Baker Christmas Open House Dec. 13 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Dec. 14 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Compass Coffee; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers. Dec. 15 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American

Lutheran Church. Dec. 16 - City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement. Dec. 20 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center.

•HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. •District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. •O’Fallon Historical Museum: Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-noon & 1-4 p.m. •Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. •Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., courthouse.

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SPARTAN

Students celebrate Thanksgiving before the break

of the Month December

By Macy Varner

The following students were chosen as “Spartan of the Month” for this December. All students were chosen by their teachers for portraying admirable qualities as Baker Spartans.

High School

Cayla Duke was chosen by Mrs. Wang as the High School Spartan of the Month. Cayla was chosen because of her positive attitude and colorful personality. Cayla is very kind and cares a lot about others.

Middle School

Bishop Hanson was chosen by Mr. Nowak as the Middle School Spartan of the Month. Bishop was chosen because of his positive influence on others and hard work effort in class.

Longfellow Elementary School

Penelope Rosman was chosen by Miss Stenberg as the Longfellow Spartan of the Month. Penelope was chosen because of her kindness and effort in the classroom.

Lincoln Elementary School

Marcella Medearis was chosen by Mrs. Dukart as the Lincoln Spartan of the Month. Marcella was chosen because of her constant kindness to her classmates and unwavering positive attitude.

Jackson Enos and Bronc Selle The fifth graders in Mrs. Kallie Benter’s class filled their short week before break with a variety of Thanksgiving activities. They had the opportunity to disguise turkeys, play word games, build their own versions of the Mayflower, and even play a few games at the track. Before beginning their proj-

ects and festivities, fifth graders learned about the first settlements built and the Pilgrims’ voyage to the Americas. Students then tried their hand at building their own version of the Mayflower. They used everyday items to make their boats, which included things like recycled plastic, straws, petri dishes, Legos, cork, wood, tins, foil

and saran wrap. Students were tasked with the requirement of building a floatable boat, which could carry five Pilgrims (washers) and sail across the water filled container. Students took the requirement a step further and continued adding more Pilgrims to their boat to see how many it could hold before their boat sank. “The students exceed-

ed my expectations by leaps and bounds with this project! They were completely engaged and after their first attempt, many fixed their boats and kept working to improve upon them,” explained Mrs. Benter. First place went to Kaydee Dyke and Louie Barth, whose boats held 232 washers which ended up weighing 3 pounds and 12 ounces! Students also had the chance to work on a few art projects this past week too. Their favorite was creating the “disguised” turkeys, where they used pinecones to make turkeys, Rudolph, or owls. The goal of the project was to try and avoid their turkey from being made for Thanksgiving dinner. They were required to create a disguise for their turkey to help it blend in. Students did a great job and were very creative with this art project. They created disguises of aliens, scarecrows, Presidents, Rudolph, cupcakes, sports players, and even characters from the game “Among Us.” It was a difficult task for Mrs. Benter to choose a winner but the top from each class were Shelby Barnett with a scarecrow and Cadence Brown with Jesse from Toy Story.

Governor Bullock announces additional funding for K-12 schools for COVID-19 safety measures Governor Steve Bullock today announced that the state’s Coronavirus Relief Funds have been redistributed to provide additional funding for K-12 schools to cover remaining expenses incurred due to COVID-19 through December 30. “School administrators and educators are working diligently to provide educational opportunities for Montana’s students during challenging times – and we must do all we can to support them in sustaining safety measures in classrooms,” said Governor Bullock. “While this additional funding will serve our schools with continued needs through the end of this year, our schools head into the new year empty handed and Congress must come together to pass additional relief to support our students and teachers.” In July, Governor Bullock directed $75 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Funds to Montana K-12 schools to assist with safely reopening schools and the resulting extra expenses incurred due to COVID-19. A total of $10 million was reserved to cover incremental transportation costs, and $65 million was distributed based on the fiscal

year 2021 budgeted ANB of each district. In late October, the Governor’s Office sent a questionnaire to all school districts requesting information on funds utilized to determine unspent funds and if additional COVID-19 relief funding was needed. School districts that responded to the survey and had requests that could be accomplished by the December 30, 2020 deadline were eligible for additional funding. Approximately $13 million is being allocated to schools with remaining needs and the funds are only available for expenditures through the CARES Act deadline on December 30, 2020. This funding includes transportation reserves, unspent funding from districts, and new Coronavirus Relief Funds. All funds distributed to schools must be used for COVID-19 related costs, such as for transportation, personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfectant, and incremental staffing. In addition to public K-12 schools, private schools and special education coops were also eligible to request additional funding. Additionally, technology funding is being provided to schools that indicated need to acquire computers and digital devices. Local schools receiving additional funding: Baker K-12 - $37,813 Plevna K-12 - $8,897

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Newsfromthe PlevnaSchool

CougarTracks AET Work Day

Quinn Nemitz creating her masterpiece.

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Kinley Bollinger building her nest.

By Jenna Paul

Members with their lunches and stickers provided by the Montana Beef Council.

The Vet Science competitors listening to the proper practicum steps.

Tylee Rieger explaining the steps in her restraint practicum .

John Deere Ag Expo

By Dacy Buerkle

Throughout the week of Nov. 10-13, students competed in numerous events as part of John Deere Ag Expo. The events were split up into two categories, virtual and in-person. Those who competed at the in-person events traveled to Glendive. Farm Business Management, Livestock Judging, Range, and Quiz Bowl were virtual competitions. The Farm Business Management Team consisted of Dacy Buerkle, Jenna Paul, Chloe Tudor and Jaeda Paul, placing 11th. The Senior Livestock Judging Team placed 49th, with members Jenna Paul and Chloe Tudor. The Junior Livestock Team consisted of members Sophia Schumacher, Maddi Butori, Whitney Thielen and Wyatt Thielen and the team placed 16th overall. The Senior Quiz Bowl team consisted of Jaeda Paul, Jaiden Dulin and Nick Buerkle and they placed 23rd as a team. Sophia Schumacher was the only individual to compete in Range and placed 3rd. These competitions results were compared against state wide and reflect scores accordingly. In person competitions consisted of our Vet Science, Mechanics, and Agronomy and were scored

regionally. Chapters competing include Plevna, Dawson County, Wibaux County, Richey and Carter County. The Agronomy and Mechanics team headed to Glendive along with adviser, Mrs. Menees, on Nov. 13. The morning started with the Mechanics competition, followed by a lunch provided by the Montana Beef Council. After lunch, those competing in Agronomy made their way into the event center. The Mechanics team placed 4th with members Nick Buerkle, Cooper Peterson and Caiden Gray. The Agronomy Team consisted of Dacy Buerkle placing 1st and Chloe Tudor placing 2nd, as a team they placed 1st. The following morning adviser, Mrs. Menees, and the Vet Science teams also traveled to Glendive for competition. The Senior Vet Science team consisted of members Jenna Paul, Dacy Buerkle, Chloe Tudor and Nick Buerkle. The Junior Vet Science team consisted of Maddi Butori, Wyatt Thielen, Whitney Thielen and Tylee Rieger. The Senior Team placed 1st and the Junior Team placed 2nd. Individually, Maddi Butori placed 1st, Dacy Buerkle 2nd, Chloe Tudor 3rd, Jenna Paul 4th, Tylee Rieger 5th, Whitney Thielen 8th, Nick Buerkle 10th and Wyatt Thielen 12th. Great job to those who competed!

The Plevna FFA Officer Team put together a work day for students to work on their AET records. AET stands for Agriculture Experience Tracker, and allows students to keep records of their accomplishments throughout the year. Chapter Officers keep a record of the year’s events along with their goals for each event. Students are required to track their animal records which qualifies them to show at the county fair each year. The AET also tracks school work, awards, career plans and finances. It allows students to apply for grants to promote their SAE’s (Supervised Agricultural Experiences) through financial funding. Additionally, the information gathered on the tracker helps students that are planning on applying for their FFA State Degrees. The work day benefited many of our members, as well as our Chapter Officers!

Third grade nesters By Chloe Tudor

On Nov. 6, Mrs. Benner’s third graders enjoyed creating nests, just like a bird! Their final product would hopefully mirror that of a weaver bird’s nest. Weaver birds, a colorful fowl native to Africa and tropical Asia, are best known by their intricate nests. These beautiful birds take the time to situate their nests in the proper area, usually close to a water source. The nest takes on a cylindrical shape with the small opening facing downward, and tiny twigs meticulously weaved prop the nest up on branches or grasses. The male birds build these nests in hopes of attracting a female, who chooses the nest based upon appearance and function. The challenge for this project was using only thumbs and pointer fingers to pick up the sticks (Q-tips). The third graders enjoyed learning about these birds and creating nests of their own!

Fifth grade Indigenous Art Fifth graders with their own totem poles

By Dacy Buerkle

As part of their Indigenous Studies, Mrs. Spencer’s fifth grade created several projects representing the seven Indigenous Regions. For the Great Plains, the students assembled tepees and made sacred buffalo drawings. The students also

made wattles and daubs, huts made from twigs intertwined in poles, and woven baskets to represent the tribes of the Southeast. They used model Kachina dolls and corn to rep

resent the tribes of the Southwest. Corn was the main source of food for these tribes, and they used the Kachina dolls to teach traditions. To represent the Eastern Woodlands Tribes, the students made model longhouses and wampum belts; these belts were worn only for tribal ceremonies. The students learned that totem poles were the only source of written language for the tribes of the Northwest, and afterwards made their own totem poles. They also drew spirit animals for the Arctic tribes and wrote a poem to exemplify the tribes of the Great Basin. They finished their experience by presenting all of their projects on a map and giving a speech on each tribe.

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FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking a Director of Public Health for our Public Health department. This full-time position is responsible for a variety of programs which protect and promote the health of our citizens. This work includes identifying community health problems, diagnosing, and investigating health problems and health hazards in the community. This position leads and participates in the day-to-day operations of the Public Health Department, including but not limited to providing comprehensive nursing services in preventative health, home health, clinic programs, community outreach and relations, staff training and development. 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. First review of applications will be on Monday, December 28, 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 Julie Straub 406-778-8164.

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.

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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Extension Agent – Several Locations in Montana (Blaine, Fergus, Meagher, Gallatin, Rosebud/Treasure Counties). Full time. Will provide leadership and educational programming. For information and to apply: www.msuextension.org careers. Screening continues. Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled. 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 ____________________________ 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 MNAXP ____________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of 2020 UPPER BAKER LAKE SEDIMENT REMOVAL & DAM REPAIRS PROJECT will be received by the Fallon County Commission, Baker, MT at the office of Clerk & Recorder, 10 West Fallon Avenue P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT until 10:30 a.m., local time on Dec. 21st, 2020; and then publicly

opened and read aloud. The project consists of: dewatering, sediment removal, topsoil salvaging & replacement,. rutting repair, seeding, mulching, fence installation 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 of 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 406-778-7106. Dated at Baker, Montana; this 24th Day of November 2020. Deb Ranum, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, MT 59313 49-50c MNAXLP

Red Butte Ramblers Prairie County Coyote Calling starts Friday By Sayge Barkley

On Nov. 8, 2020, president Sayge Barkley called the second meeting of the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H club to order. Roll call was donations to the Community Cupboard. For old business we discussed 4-H registration. We are currently selling Greytak Calendars. Our cub won the scrapbook contest as well as the window displays. Upcoming workshops were discussed in new business. Baker Metal will be putting on a welding workshop and there will be a Livestock Quality Assurance program in January. New officers have been elected for the new year.

FWP Trail Grant Programs

By Dara Deines

Fish Wildlife and Parks has multiple trail grants available. Funds can be used for maintenance, construction and signage, among other things. The deadline to apply for either of these grants is Feb. 1, 2021. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal-aid program that provides funding for the development, renovation, and maintenance of recreational trails and trailside facilities. Montana’s RTP has roughly $1.5 million available for funding, annually. Grant amounts range from $10,000- $100,000, with a 20% match of requested funds. RTP grant applicants may include federal, tribal, state, county, or municipal agencies and private associations and clubs. The organization applying to the RTP must be the organization that will expend the funds and manage the grant, no third party or fiscal sponsorships are allowed. The Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program (MTSGP) is a new state program that provides funding for the de-

velopment, renovation, and maintenance of motorized and non-motorized recreational trails and trailside facilities throughout Montana and in its communities. Each cycle, the program targets funding 30% motorized projects, 30% non-motorized projects, and 40% diversified projects. The amount of available funding is expected to be approximately $1.25 million. Applicants may request up to $50,000 in grant funds. Each project must provide a 10% match of funds. Grant applicants may include federal, tribal, state, county, or municipal agencies (including school districts), and recreational associations and clubs. All awards will be announced in late Spring 2021. Check out funding.mt.gov for more detailed information on these, and other, programs. If interested in applying for either program Eastern Plains Economic Development would be happy to provide grant writing services. Visit epedc.com for contact information.

The 21st annual Coyote Calling starts Friday in and around Terry. The event will run through Sunday. The teams will be two or three people. The registration meeting will be Friday at 5 p.m., followed by the rules meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Club in Terry. The cost will be $50 per team and must be paid at the Rules Meeting. Among the restrictions for the contest is no flying machines, ATVs, four-wheelers, motorcycles or snowmobiles will be allowed. In addition, no shotguns, snares or traps will be allowed. No alcohol will be permitted during the hunt. Sixty percent of the entry fees will be paid back, according to or-

ganizers. In addition, there is a $1,000 added purse, with $100 going to the Hard Luck Team. Prospective entrants are asked to contact organizers to make sure it hasn’t been canceled due to COVID-19. The event is sponsored by the Prairie County Sportsman Association. For more information, call Dan Thomason at 853-1598 or Mark Dolatta at 951-3033. Competitors are asked to bring their coyotes to the Yellowstone Bean Plant in Terry no later than 5 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 6). The clock at the Stockman Bank will be used as the official clock for the event.

Montana regional rail plan moves closer to reality A dozen counties in Montana have created the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority in an effort to bring passenger rail service to the state. A finalized joint resolution by

the counties allows one representative from each of the counties to serve on the authority. One of the county commissioners has publicly stated that he hopes the authority will have

its first board meeting in December or January. Gallatin County was the first to approve joining the authority in late July, while Powell County was the latest (Nov. 18).

The counties which have joined the authority are Broadwater, Butte-Silver Bow, Dawson, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Missoula, Park, Powell, Prairie, Sanders and Wibaux.

December 4, 2020

Fallon County Times

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Happy Birthday Jim! Superior Care Villa resident Jim Bickle celebrated his 93rd birthday on Nov. 28. Pictured with him are Superior Care Villa residents Barb Olind and Jim Hagadone.

USDA customers encouraged to call ahead to confirm local service center status The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is temporarily restricting in-person visits for numerous Service Centers in Montana because of elevated rates of coronavirus community spread, but USDA employees will continue to assist agricultural producers with programs and services. USDA is using a phased, data-driven approach to determine which Service Centers are open for in-person appointments. Field work, including conservation planning assistance, will continue with appropriate social distancing. “While many of our Service Centers across Montana will be physically closed to visitors, we remain open for business,” said Mike Foster, State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Montana. Added Tom Watson, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana, “Throughout the pandemic, our work with producers has continued and we remain committed to serving our customers.” All USDA Service Centers are open for business, and Service Center staff members from FSA and NRCS will continue to work with producers by phone, email, and digital tools like Microsoft Teams, Box, and OneSpan. Producers can learn more about how to leverage these digital offerings by visiting https://www.farmers.gov/mydocs. Producers wishing to conduct business with the FSA, NRCS, or any other Service Center agency should call ahead to confirm and schedule appointments. More information on Service Center status can be found at https://www.farmers.gov/coronavirus/service-center-status, and contact information for local Service Centers is available at https://www.farmers.gov/service-center-locator.

Fallon County Times

Disqualified By Daris Howard

It was the early 1980s, and the International Olympic Committee had been doing drug testing for some time. Though the National College Athletic Association hadn’t yet implemented similar measures, there was talk of it possibly coming. It was against this backdrop that Martin walked into the college wrestling room and handed me a news article, saying, “Hey, Howard, you’ve got to read this.” We were warming up but hadn’t yet started practice, and since Coach wasn’t there, I sat down to read. I had just begun when Coach walked in. “Howard, are you too good to join us for warm-ups?” “Sorry, Coach,” I replied. “Martin just handed me something to read.” “What’s it about?” Coach asked. Martin laughed. “Oh, you would love it. It’s about an athlete that had some problems with drug testing.” “Well, maybe we should all hear it,” Coach said. “Howard, read it out loud.” All the wrestlers gathered around and sat cross-legged on the mat, and I started to read. The article was about athletes on a team that had come under suspicion of drug use, causing the entire team to face suspension. To avoid such a severe penalty, the coach cut a deal allowing an independent doctor to test the athletes for drugs. Only the athletes who tested positive would be suspended from the team, and the rest could finish out the season. The coach agreed to live by whatever decision the doctor made. However, when the doctor’s list was posted, the star athlete’s name was flagged for drug use. The athlete was livid. He said he knew for sure that there was no way his urine sample could have had drugs in it. The coach, taking the side of the athlete, insisted on a hearing, demanding the doctor explain his reasoning on the matter. The doctor agreed, and a formal hearing board was convened to determine whether the doctor’s decision would be upheld. After the hearing started, the athlete was given the floor. He insisted he had the highest character and knew his urine

sample could not have had any drugs in it. He went so far as to claim his suspension could be nothing more than prejudice on the part of the doctor. The coach was then given a chance to speak. He expounded on this great athlete’s virtues, claiming he knew the athlete had the highest moral values, both in competition and in life. The coach said that is why he had called for the hearing. He said he knew something had to be wrong with the doctor’s judgment in the matter. He even said he felt the doctor was possibly guilty of malpractice. Finally, it was the doctor’s turn. When the board members asked the doctor what drug or drugs he had found in the athlete’s urine sample, the doctor said he hadn’t found any. “Then why in heaven’s name did you suspend him from competition?” the coach demanded. “Because,” the doctor said, “he has a condition that makes competing somewhat impossible for the rest of the athletic season.” “And just what condition would that be?” a board member asked. The doctor turned to look directly at the athlete and the coach as he replied. “He is pregnant.” Everyone in the room seemed stunned by the revelation as the doctor continued. “I realized, of course, it couldn’t have really been his urine used for the sample. I debated disqualifying him from any further competition for cheating on the drug test, but I decided instead to only disqualify him for the rest of the season for pregnancy. If the coach would prefer, we can switch it to a permanent disqualification.” At that point, the coach and the athlete chose to withdraw their disputation of the doctor’s decision. And that is how a male athlete was disqualified from competition because of pregnancy. When I finished reading the article, Martin laughed and turned to Coach. “Hey, Coach, if one of us did that, would it disqualify us from competing?” “If you put me in a situation like that,” Coach growled, “when I got hold of you, you would be disqualified from living.”

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From the Bench

Justice Court

•Timothy R. Grube, Plevna, hunting or killing over limit, deer, antelope, elk, mountain lion, conditions of deferred imposition of sentence for a period of six months (5/18/2021), no violations of any Local, State or Federal laws, ticket issued 10/28/2020. •Frederick L. V. Wurden, Sheridan, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 10/29/2020. •Ann Efta, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 85/70, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 11/10/2020. •Michelle E. Gunderson, Baker, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 42/25, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 11/11/2020.

City Court

•Michael Steven Cabe, Lacey, WA, revocation of suspended or deferred sentence, fine of $1,025 remaining on the original fine of $2,955 revoked and $1,025 reimposed, defendant given credit toward $1,025 fine for jail time served at $75 per day, jail served in Washington State, ticket issued 11/1/2015. •Madison Rose Durden, Baker, fail/stop school bus stopped (load or unload school child), bond forfeited $135, ticket issued 10/21/2020. •Melissa D. Ely, Ekalaka, speeding, 25 MPH urban district, day, 35/25, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 10/28/2020. •Francis Anthony Latham,

Tioga, ND, assault, purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury to another, fine of $585 with $100 suspended on conditions for six months (5/16/2021), jail of 180 days with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months, ticket issued 10/1/2020. •Sandra D. Lizer, Baker, speeding, 25 MPH urban district, day, 35/25, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 10/8/2020. •Sandra D. Lizer, Baker, driving without a valid drivers license, has never possessed, bond forfeited $535, ticket issued 10/8/2020. •Mark R. Erickson, Forsyth, assault, deferred imposition of sentence, fine of $585 with $300 suspended on conditions for six months, jail of 180 days with 179 days suspended on conditions for six months, credit for one day served prior to sentencing, ticket issued 9/17/2020. •Mark R. Erickson, Forsyth, resisting arrest, deferred imposition of sentence, fine of $375, credit of $75 toward the fine for one day jail time served prior to sentencing, jail of 180 days with 179 days suspended on conditions, credit for one day served prior to sentencing, to run concurrent with charge 1, consecutive to charge 3, ticket issued 9/17/2020. •Mark R. Erickson, Forsyth, disorderly conduct (1) (a)(i) thru (1)(a)(vi), first offense, fine of $175, to run consecutive to charge 1 & 2, ticket issued 9/17/2020. •Joshua N. Stutts, Ballantine, revocation of suspended or deferred sentence, original sentence of 363 days jail imposed with 363 days suspended on conditions for one year (11/24/2021), ticket issued 10/13/2020.

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that your landlord can’t legally shut off your essential services like utilities? Utilities means electricity, gas, or water. If your landlord turns off any of your utilities, you should give the landlord a written demand to turn it back on. If the landlord still doesn’t turn it back on, you have several options for getting the problem fixed. For more information, check out our article “4 Steps to Take if Your Landlord Shuts off Your Utilities” on www. 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/.

December 4, 2020

Fallon County Times

Turkey Disguises and Poems - Mrs. Hastig’s 4th grade class

Angel

By Tristan Barth

I’m not a turkey, it’s clear to see. I’d like you to call me Lee. I live in heaven. And yes I am a he.

Princess

By Tatem Miller

I’m not a turkey! It pretty plain to see! I wear a tiara, And pretty jewelry!

Rat

By Allie Shepherd

I’m not a turkey It’s pretty plain to see I have brown rough fur And just look at the size of me

I live in a castle you see With guards surroundI squeak and run I help people when ing me, And have lots of fun times are bad. In the tallest tower My tail is hairless and I try not to make people sad. And live in harmony bare I love God. I live with No more running from Christians. There’s a prince outside the gun I speak all languages Singing some lines ello lad. he is so charming I like to crawl and jump His voice is divine Sometimes I live in a I have a golden heart. dump And here’s where I’ll I’m not a turkey And people are scared start. It’s obvious, can’t you of me I love milk. see I chew on a cheese lump I also love all art. I’m a princess I’m not a turkey. And I’m very pretty! I’m not a turkey It’s clear to see. It’s obvious, can’t you I’m an angel. see And I’m lovely as can I’m a rat be. I like to run around and be free

Sonic the Hedgehog

Basketball Player By Lincoln Lyson

By Gage Hanes

I’m not a turkey. It’s pretty plain to see. I’m fast and blue And I am like a hedgehog to be me.

I’m not a turkey It’s pretty plain to see I have Lebrons you see I wear shorts and a jersey

I’m very picky and I hate peas I jump in a ball like a flip. I’m 6 foot 4 Defeating robots in a pip. And I’m very good at 3’s I’m not a turkey you can Going through multiple see “zones” I’ve even been on a flying I live in a mansion ship! But I don’t have a key It is very big you see I collect gold rings I’m not a turkey can’t you And grab some a shield see that pings! I wear white gloves I have a lot of expensive With music that you could stuff you see easily sing. Like a ferrari I have a expensive taste I’m not a turkey you see It’s obvious can’t you see? I’m a Basketball player I’m Sonic the hedgehog! It’s what I am, honestly!

Popcorn

Devil

By Jackson Bartholomew

By Melinda Cummings

I am not a turkey It’s pretty clear to see I am in a box and I’m snack that is crunchy I’m pretty buttery and yummy

I’m not a turkey It’s plain to see I wear a red suit that’s tight My horns are quite a great height

I like being popped, eaten, and I’m crunchy I live in a movie theater when you see a movie you won’t be able to find me I’m just too poppy

I wonder who’s next, who? When you’re bad I’ll take you I just need some company It gets quite lonely, too

I’m not a turkey It’s obvious can’t you see I’m popcorn I’m not a turkey, honestly Can’t you see? This is me. I’m not a turkey I’m yummy, not funny I’m also poppy.

People think I want to hurt anyone But I just want to meet them; it will be fun Mrs. Devil is always cooking For the next person comes it will be done The farmer came in and said hey Who did this to my turkey Why is he in devil horns and has a stick Ok, it’s true; I’m a turkey

Rooster

By Emory Uecker

Luigi

By Zayden McWilliams-Hastig

I’m not a turkey. It is pretty plain to see. I have red and some green fur on my neck. My fur is smooth, you can’t catch me.

I’m not a turkey. It’s pretty plain to see. I’m blocky and tall, you I make a noise. Do you can even control me. want to see? I wear green and blue and I go cockadoodledo you you won’t have a clue. see I live in a big red barn I can jump and I someI like to play hide-andtimes fall. seek; you can’t see me I have blue overalls that I live in the country are very tall. I chase the chicken I jump on turtles and eat around the tree mushrooms. I eat seeds and drink waAnd my bravery is small. ter I like to be me I have a brother who is small and red. I have a tail. Do you And when I’m caught want to see? I’m pretty much dead. I have no glass; you I run, jump, and even fly. can’t see me I don’t want to mention I have a pitchfork that time I cried I look good, they can’t I can shoot fireballs And I love meatballs I jump up and down And sometimes fall

catch me!

Harry Potter Dumpster

By Kyra Counsell

I’m not a turkey. It’s pretty plain to see. I smell really stinky. People throw stuff in me. The person I live by throws trash in me. I live by an oak tree. I am old and green. I’m surrounded by a ton of bees. I patiently wait for the garbage man. After he stands by his truck. Stuff is flowing out of me. The man ran away from me.

I’m not a turkey. It’s obvious, can’t you I am not a turkey. It’s obvious, can’t you see? I am a dumpster see? I’m not a turkey, honI’m a Rooster So I’m not a turkey. I’m not a turkey, honestly! It’s very clear to see I’m estly! Luigi!

Harry Potter

By Alexis Connolly

I’m not a turkey It’s pretty plain to see I have a scar like lightI’m not a turkey. ning It’s pretty plain to see. And big glasses so I can I wear a black lab coat. My wand is really pret- read properly ty. I have an owl that hoots And I do not wear boots I fight monsters that bit. I do spells that make There’s a ball called a things fly snitch that you hit. I’ll give you a few more It’s my favorite game. When spells don’t work clues I have a fit I wear a robe And I don’t drive on a My friend has a flying car that has a lot of room. road I live in London My friend goes on his And I have a few secret flying car Zoom! codes His car is really cool He crashes down Boom. I’m not a turkey It’s obvious, can’t you I’m not a turkey. It’s obvious, can’t you see? I’m Harry Potter see. I’m not a turkey, honestI’m Harry Potter. I’m not a turkey, hon- ly!! estly.

By Jakin Graham

Hip Hop Dancer

By Calleigh Schwindt

I’m not a turkey! It’s pretty plain to see. I wear a sweatshirt around my waist. Can you clearly see it’s just not me? I wear black and a hat that is round. I get on the ground. I start to have fun! I start to dance around. Time to go to my next class. I’m going to have a blast! Then I get there to dance to a beat. Oh, how I wish this could last! I’m not a turkey. It’s very clear, can’t you see? I’m a hiphop dancer. As you can clearly see, it isn’t me!

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