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The American Legion Auxiliary of Baker is once again accepting cookies to be donated to the local veterans’ nursing homes, Glendive, Miles City and Fort Meade. Please drop off your cookies after 3 p.m. at the American Legion Club until Friday, Feb. 7. If you have questions, please contact LaNae at 406-772-5813.
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Baker High School Activities Director, Dave Breitbach was named Class B Activities Director of the Year at the 2020 MHSA annual meeting held Jan. 20, 2020 at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center. Billings, MT
Dave Breitbach Named Class B Activities Director of the Year
By Carole Bettenhausen
Dave Breitbach, Principal and Athletic Director at Baker High School, was selected as the 2020 Class B Activities Director of the Year. ADs are nominated by members of the Montana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Association. Some of the comments made by those who know him well include, “Dave is continually described as the ‘voice of reason’ within meetings and his leadership is invaluable to Class B activities as well as all classifications.” Another individual commented, “Dave is the humble voice who is willing to say what others are thinking but are hesitant to speak up about. He always wants to do what’s best for kids.” “He chooses to be a problem solver rather than a situational complainer.” Another stated, “…a friend that will give you sound advice whether it’s coaching, activities, director, or being a principal.”
Dave graduated from Baker High School in 1975 and attended Dickinson State College and later earned his master’s degree from the University of Mary. He began teaching at Baker High School in 1984, where he taught PE and coached basketball, football and track. During his tenure as head basketball coach, his team won the Class B State Championship in 2000. Dave left the classroom to assume duties as vice principal from 2002-2005; he has been the high school principal and Activities director since 2005. Dave comes from a long line of educators, including his father, Howard Breitbach, who was an educator and advisor at Baker High School, as well as his siblings Bev, Sharon, Rodney, Tommy, and Greg and his daughter, Jessica Boggs, who is a teacher and coach at Baker. Congratulations on a well-deserved award Dave; you make us all proud to call Baker home and to be Baker Spartans.
Less than a month after a federal judge ruled lawsuits could continue over the routing of the Keystone XL pipeline through Montana, the Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a decision allowing the Bureau of Land Management to offer a 44-mile right of way to TC Energy The Record of Decision reportedly allows the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to offer a right-of-way grant to TC Energy for a term of 30 years. In addition, it would allow construction of the Keystone XL pipeline across federal lands. The decision was signed Jan. 22, less than a month after a federal judge in Helena ruled that a lawsuit filed by Native Americans could continue. According to the decision by U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris, a lawsuit filed by the Fort Belknap and Rosebud Sioux tribes could continue after an attempt by TC Energy and the Trump administration to have the lawsuit dismissed. The administration and TC Energy had argued that the tribes had no jurisdiction over the project. The tribes have been arguing that the administration had violated the treaty rights. The proposed expansion
route from the tar sands area in Canada near Hardisty in the province of Alberta would cross near the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana on its way through Fallon County near Baker and into South Dakota on its way to connect with the main Keystone XL pipeline in Steele City. According to the proposed project, it will cost approximately $8 billion to build the pipeline between Hardisty and Steel City. It would be more than 1,100 miles in length, with a reported capacity to move 830,000 barrels a day. According to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, the pipeline would enter the state near Morgan on the Canadian border and cut across 285 miles of the state before entering South Dakota about 35 miles south of Baker. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued a Certificate of Compliance in 2012 for the project, which allowed for the Montana portion of the project and for associated facilties to be built along the route. In a press release regarding the signing which granted a right-of-way Jan. 22, the Secretary of the Interior praised it. “Today’s decision is an important milestone in constructing the Keystone XL pipeline and a great day for the common sense infra-
structure improvement in our country. President Trump clearly recognizes the importance of having the infrastructure necessary to meet our energy needs and to fuel our economic progress,” the Interior secretary announced. Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte also announced his support, saying “the Keystone XL pipeline will create good-paying Montana jobs, boost our local economies, increase American energy security, and help keep energy prices down.” According to information from the company, in the fall of 2010, TC Energy went to the market with a proposal to move Bakken crude oil production by constructing a receipt facility at Baker near the Montana-South Dakota border. TC Energy said the company signed firm term contracts for 65,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil transportation from the Bakken to key US refining markets. The Bakken Marketlink Project will provide receipt facilities to transport up to 100,000 bpd of crude oil from the Williston Basin-producing region in North Dakota and Montana, to Cushing, Oklahoma, and the US Gulf Coast using facilities that make up part of the Keystone Pipeline Project, the company website explained.
Town approves temporary post office in community center By Brad Mosher
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The town of Ismay has approved plans to put temporary postal boxes in the town’s community center. At a meeting Jan. 20 in the Joe Montana Community Center, the mayor and town officials approved the plans which could allow partial postal service to return to the community about a month after its local post office burned to the ground. Since the fire destroyed the post office in early January, residents have had to travel to the closest post office in Plevna, approximately a 20-mile drive each way. The owners of the building, Gene and Rita Nemitz, have announced plans to rebuild the building, but have said that rebuilding the building would have to wait for warmer weather in the spring at the earliest. “The investigation is done. It has been ruled an accident,” Rita Nemitz said. She added that the tin and other debris could be cleaned off the building site, but any work below ground would have to wait. “We are working on it to rebuild. It is a slow process.” The biggest stumbling block is the weather, she explained. “My husband and I plan to rebuild the building, so you have to go through a process. We are hoping to get something started, but the weather is going to be a problem. We will have to
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wait to get an excavator in there to dig it out and refill it.” As owners, the Nemitz’ hope to find what the post office requirements would be for the new building, she explained. “We are still waiting on specifics from the post office on what they would require back into the building again.” The building, which burned down in the early morning hours of Jan. 4, had been the post office for the community since the 1940s, she explained. According to Nemitz, the temporary boxes which will be placed in the community center are being shipped. “We are supposed to get a phone call for when they get set up. It is in the next week or so, I’d assume,” she added. That would allow most of the daily service to return to the town, although there will be a need for some residents to still travel to the Plevna post office. “They’ll be a removable set of boxes that they will need to secure. Then, service will return to a point in Ismay.” The post office in the old building rented slightly more than 700 square feet, about half the size of the building, Nemitz said. The building had a varied history in Ismay over the years, she added, noting that it could have been an old cafe and an implement store over the years. When the building is rebuilt, the post office portion will probably be a little larger, but not by much, she added.
Rosts place first at Divisional Speech & Drama
Caleb and Rachel Rost took home first place in Classical Duo at Divisional Speech & Drama meet in Roundup January 25.
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 --
High winds and plentiful snowfall Jan. 24-25 kept both county and city workers busy plowing large drifts of slow, The continuing high winds and low chill factors made the job more challenging than usual. Drifting snow made it almost impossible for some residents to get out their front doors while some businesses found it hard to get in their front doors. . .Plevna community will host KGLE radio annual banquet and business meeting Feb. 6. . .Sheriff’s office receives a fraudulent phone call during office hours Jan. 19. The Fallon County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind people to never give out personal information to anyone over the phone. . .State is debating whether the smoking ban that went into effect last October or the recession have had the biggest effect on the gaming industry. Kelly Heiser of Heiser’s Bar in Baker disagrees with the idea the losses are mostly connected to the recession. He said since the smoking ban he is really down in profits.
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Steve Stanhope of Baker was recently honored with a Montana State “Firefighter of the Year” plaque. He is a member of a unique ten member eastern Montana incident management team under the auspices of Montana State Lands Department. . .The design committee of the Millennium Project reported new ideas for Baker Lake enhancement at a meeting Jan. 26. Some ideas proposed included an amphitheater and stage, rollerblading rink, a possible bird sanctuary and large observation deck, outdoor learning center and fishing wharf. The proposed cement path around the lake is projected to be eight feet wide in most places. . .Spartan wrestling team is headed to the divisional wrestling tournament Feb. 5 in Glasgow. . .Terry Knuths of Ismay, and his son Rusty were in a vehicle accident Jan. 23. The Knuths had to be extricated from the vehicle and were transported to the Holy Rosary Health Center for initial treatment. Terry was transferred to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He sustained a broken
vertebrae in the middle of his back. Rusty suffered cuts, bruises and a concussion. . .High temperature Jan. 26 was 46 degrees.
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Thursday, Feb. 1, 1990 --
Baker will host the second session of a workshop for Economic Development in eastern Montana. A threeday workshop will be held at the Fallon County Exhibit Hall, Feb. 9-11. Dr. Dennis Winters of Butte will conduct the workshop. . .Remodeling and building project at Fallon Medical Complex got underway last week. Plans for the remodeling and expansion of the facility have been divided into six phases. Currently in progress is the remodeling of the birthing room. . .At a meeting held Jan. 17, County Planner Mike Madler presented an update on the proposed Coral Creek Landfill located about seven miles southeast of Baker. . .An 80th birthday party open house will be held for Frances Tronstad Feb. 4 at Chimney Creek. . .Baker Spartan wrestlers will be at their Divisional Tourney Feb. 3 at Huntley Project. Wrestlers attending will be Bryon Wiman, Klint Flint, Mel Varner, Les Afrank, Ryan Loehding, Jerad Singer, K. J. Erickson, Shawn Dudgeon, Rich Rankin, Ryan Wiseman, Jason Wang, Kevin Hendricks, Bobby Wheeler, Shane Elmore, Ricky Pool, Kelly Singer and Andy Gustafson. Coaches are Bob Curry and Mike Domagala.
40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Jan. 31, 1980 --
Evelynn Hoem, a teacher for 38 years, has filed as a candidate for the House of Representatives. The Republican will serve a two year term when elected. . .At its annual meeting Jan. 13, the congregation of the American Lutheran Church voted to sponsor a refugee family. . .The finale of Casino Day in Baker was the drawing for a free trip to Las Vegas. Esther Bremer was the winner of the grand prize. . .Mrs. Oscar (Mabel) Ness celebrated her 93rd birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bettenhausen Friday afternoon. . .Pictured are new officers for the Chamber. They include Matt Helfrich, first vice president; Gwen Setinc, president; Walt Stieg, past president; Bob
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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Jan. 29, 1970 --
Robert E. Herbst, cashier of the Baker National Bank, was elected to the board of bank directors at their annual meeting Jan. 19. . .Chris Schopp and Vernie Jacobsen were elected to the board of directors of the Fallon County Federal Credit Union at its annual meeting. Melvin Rabe was elected to serve as president of the Credit Union for 1970. . .Baker Woman’s Club sent out an appeal for used handbags and purses, clean and in good condition, to be sent to the women patients at Warm Springs State Hospital. . .Henry and Penny Neubauer and son Vaughn recently moved to Baker from Casper, WY. . Saturday night brought more of the teenagers out to the Peanut Shack with the news that there would be live entertainment. Brian Bechtold, Roger Hufford and Jerry Vanderpan with guitars and drums held the interest of the boys and girls as they listened and danced to popular songs. . .First baby of the year was Bryan Duane Hersman, born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hersman.
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Jan. 28, 1960 --
Baker Spartans climbed to a first place tie with Nashua. . .Nancy B. Bruce has been named the 1960 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow at Baker High School. . .The county gave $940 for the TB Christmas Seal sale. . .Hospital board voted to raise the hospital rate per day to $12 per day per double room and $14 per day for private rooms. . .Harold P. Hammer has been named new manager of Mountain States Tel. & Tel. Co. in Baker.
70 YEARS AGO
Thursday, Feb. 2, 1950 --
Terry emerged victorious in the invitational tournament held here last Friday and Baker second. It was considered one of the biggest upsets of the season. . .In observance of National Boy Scout Week, a pot luck dinner will be held Feb. 6 in the Scout room in
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the Legion Hall. Scouts, troop committees and parents will be guests. . .Bad weather to the west and east of here has badly disrupted train service. The weather in Fallon County has been consistently below zero and the roads are slick and icy.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 1, 1940 --
All plans for the Fallon County Fair are nearly complete, reports Gib Zeidler, County Extension Agent, who with Rex Flint and L. F. Burns attended the State Fair meeting in Miles City. The dates are Sept. 6 and 7. . .The annual charity ball held in the Legion Hall Saturday night was pronounced a success and brought in $169.45.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Jan. 30, 1930 --
The Golden Rule Store, damaged quite extensively by fire and water two weeks ago, is now being redecorated and remodeled and several new attractive features are being added. . .The factory representative arrived in Baker Wednesday to set up the new generator at the Montana-Dakota Utilities plant. . .A dramatic club is being formed by a group of Baker young people. Mel Schneider was named chairman; Howard Bisbee, vice chairman; Chuck Pering, secretary; and Lottie Bisbane, treasurer. . .A complaint instituted for the foreclosing of mortgages and payment of $100,000 indebtedness has been filed by Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc. of Boston against the Gas Products Co. doing business in Baker. . .Baker is to play Sumatra in the first round of the district basketball tournament.
100 YEARS AGO Thursday, Jan. 29, 1920 --
D. R. Young filed his petition as a candidate for county attorney on the Republican ticket. Denzil is an ex-serviceman, popular with his associates. . .Martin Russell has purchased the interest of Wm. O’Loughlin held in the Russell Furniture Co. and now is sole owner of the business. . .J. L. Wraspir, formerly of Minneapolis, has taken the management of the McCaul-Webster Lumber Yard in this city and will begin his duties the first of the month. . .The benefit show given at the Liberty Theatre last Thursday night for Fallon Post No. 35 was a grand success financially. . .John Schumacher, who established the Peoples Cash Market several months ago in this city, has disposed of his business to E. H. Trandum who will conduct the place in connection with his grocery.
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•Cody T. Richey, Scranton, ND, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 83/65, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 11/22/19. •Cody T. Richey, Scranton, ND, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 11/22/19. •Cody T. Richey, Scranton, ND, driving without a valid drivers license, bond forfeited $225, ticket issued 11/22/19. •Michael D. Stubblefield, Dayton, TX, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 12/17/19. •Bradley Dean Beyers, Baker, aggravated driving under the influence, 2nd offense, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $1,085 (fine of $1,000 surcharges of $85), jail of 365 days with 360 days suspended on conditions for one year (1/17/2021), credit of five days for time served prior to Sentencing, attend, complete, comply and pay for the ACT/Prime for Life Course and follow all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor, report by 2/17/2020 complete by 7/17/2020, loss of Driver’s License by the State of Montana, ticket issued 5/26/19. •Bradley Dean Beyers, Baker, criminal mischief pecuniary loss less than $1,500, deferred imposition of sentence, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $585 to run concurrent with Justice Court File #TK2019-91, restitution in the amount of $349.95 to the Fallon County Sheriff’s office, ticket issued 5/19/19. •Terry L. Laird, Miles City, speeding on non-interstate, exceed night limit of 65 MPH, 83/65, bond forfeited $70, ticket issued 11/19/19. •James Andrew A. Richardson, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 11/27/19.
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•Bradley Dean Beyers, Baker, criminal trespass to property, dismissed by Prosecution, per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 5/19/19. •Bradley Dean Beyers, Baker, obstructing a Peace Officer or other Public Servant, dismissed by Prosecution, per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 5/19/19. •Bradley Dean Beyers, Baker, disorderly conduct, dismissed by Prosecution, per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 5/19/19. •Bradley Dean Beyers, Baker, driving under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense, per Plea Bargain Agreement, fine of $1,085 ($1,000 fine $85 surcharges) fine to run concurrent with Justice Court File #TK-2019-91, jail of 180 days with 179 days suspended on conditions for six months (7/17/2020), credit of one day for time served prior to Sentencing, jail to run concurrent with Justice Court File #TK-2019-91, attend, complete, comply and pay for the ACT/Prime for Life Course and follow all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor, report by 2/17/2020 complete by 7/17/2020, concurrent with Justice Court File #TK-2019-91, loss of Driver’s License by the State of Montana, ticket issued 5/19/19. •Clifford Edward Bruwek, Wyoming, MI, speeding, 25 MPH urban district, day, 35/25, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 11/18/19. •Stephen James Kidd, Baker, fail to give notice of accident by quickest means/apparent damage over $1,000, 1st offense, bond forfeited $285, ticket issued 12/14/19. •Stephen James Kidd, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, bond forfeited $275, ticket issued 12/14/19.
Robert F. (Bob) Neumann, age 94, passed away Jan. 21 in Baker. A child of the Depression, Bob was born in Ismay and graduated from the Whitney Creek School. When he was 16, the family moved to what became his ranch south of Plevna. Bob worked the ranch with his brothers and sisters until, like his father before him, he
answered the nation’s call for service in a World War. As a U.S. Marine, Bob saw action in the Battle of Okinawa and then served with the occupation forces in China. Following the war, he returned to the family ranch and worked with his dad until he took over its operation. He married Mikell J. Peck of Baker in 1961 and together they raised two children who followed the family tradition of service in military careers and love of the ranch on Milk Creek. Throughout his life, Bob took most pride in the land he cared for, the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, and the skill of good marksmanship. The science of range management
John was born May 6, 1948 in Kalispell, MT to Jim and Helen (Hill) Ramsey. He passed away peacefully at home in Townsend on Jan. 21, 2020. John spent his preschool years living on Montana Game Farms from Fort Peck to Kalispell, to Warm Springs and Moise. John contracted polio as a young child and overcame paralysis with grit and determination. John attended school in Superior and Missoula, graduating from Sentinel High School in 1966. While still in high school, John joined
the Montana National Guard and served six years in an airborne qualified unit as a Green Beret. He enjoyed jumping from planes and helicopters. He married Susan Schumacher in Kalispell on July 3, 1970. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this summer. In 1972, John was hired as a Montana State Game Warden, following in his father’s footsteps. His first warden district was in Billings and after a year, he transferred to Baker. The many years in Baker hold fond memories for the family. John later transferred back to Billings, and then transferred to Townsend. His last position was as a training and purchasing officer for Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He felt a great responsibility in hiring and training the new wardens, and he enjoyed hearing about their successes. After 33 years of service, John retired from Fish, Wildlife &
son, Andrew (Alison) of Colleyville, TX; one granddaughter, Reese Ramsey of Colleyville; three grandsons, Logan Brensdal of Bozeman, Jett Brensdal of Jefferson City, and Carson Ramsey of Colleyville; two brothers, Ron of Henderson, NV and Len (Cindy) of Bozeman; and several nieces and nephews. A service celebrating John’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 301 N. Cherry Street in Townsend. Memorial contributions may be made to Jett’s Special Olympics team, the Tri-County Twisters, c/o Bruce Brensdal, P.O. Box 52 Jefferson City, MT 59638, or WELCA at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 301 North Cherry Street, Townsend, MT 59644. Please visit www.stevensonwilke. com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of John.
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A 32-year old kidnap-murder case is drawing attention to Baker, again. In 1987, Marty Etchemendy of Miles City was kidnapped, robbed and murdered. Vernon Kills On Top, now in his 60s, was convicted of kidnapping and murder in the case which had been moved to Baker in a change of venue. His brother, Lester Kills On Top, and co-defendant Diane Bull Coming were also convicted in the trial. Originally sentenced to death, that sentence was eventually overturned by the Montana Supreme Court for Vernon Kills On Top. In the summer of 2019, the Montana Supreme Court made news again when it struck down the kidnapping charge saying it was double jeopardy and claimed that the facts used in the homicide charge were also used in the kidnapping charge. Recently, a production company reportedly visited the Fallon County Courthouse for a documentary which is planned for release in the summer.
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Parks in 2005. John loved hunting and fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling around the world, and he made frequent trips to Hawaii with his family. He loved to attend NHRA drag races, especially the trip with his brothers to Pomona, CA in November 2019 for his last race. John was a car enthusiast, always knowing the details about every new car on the market. He especially loved his red Mustang GT. He spent as much time as possible with his grandchildren and was proud of their accomplishments. John was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in November 2017. He fought long and hard while enduring chemotherapy and radiation treatments. John was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Helen Ramsey. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Amber (Jim) Edelblut of Townsend;
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buddies Stanley Ketchum and Frank Sparks; and was also preceded in death by wife, Mikell, parents Frank and Ellen Neumann, brothers Harold, Charlie, and infant Frederick, and sisters Mable, Monty, Pat and Mary Ann. He is survived by sister, Jackie Colbrese, of Black Hawk, SD, daughter Barb (Andy) Paul of Norfolk, VA and son Jon (Kim) Neumann of Charlotte, NC; five grandchildren who brought him much fun and joy, and a brand-new great granddaughter. His was a life very well lived. A funeral Mass and celebration will be held this spring when the ranch greens up and the wild flowers bloom.
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fascinated him, and he was committed to educating others in stewardship of the land and the cattle he raised. He loved hunting and relished guiding family and friends, who he accompanied into the field thru his 93rd birthday. He also enjoyed fishing in Canada, most recently in 2014 with his nephew Jerry Ketchum. Bob’s life centered on his family and his ranch, but he also served as the Fallon County Undersheriff and enjoyed flying as a licensed private pilot. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, a 74-year member of American Legion Post 35 in Baker and a life member of VFW Post 7885 in Ekalaka. He now rejoins his early
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March for Life
People gathered to March for Life on Jan. 28 in Baker. They started at the railroad tracks and marched to St. John’s Catholic Church where they had a presentation by the Pregnancy Outreach Clinic of Miles City followed by lunch
The Plevna 2nd grade class came to Superior Care Villa to do a craft with the residents. Pictured is Superior Care Villa resident Lola Emery and a couple of the second graders using wire and beads to make a candy cane.
Superior Care Villa resident Betty Kusler enjoys crafting and is diligently working on perfecting her candy cane ornament.
Landowners have until March 16 to apply for access tax credit program Superior Care Villa resident Hilda Sieler celebrated her 96th birthday on Jan. 16. She is pictured with her two sons, Mark and Steve.
We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.
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Wed. Feb. 5 - NO SALE due to Black Hills Stock Show Wed. Feb. 12- Regular Sale w/Feeder Calves & Special Bred HFR/Stock Sale
Wed. Feb. 19- Regular Sale w/Feeder Calves & Special Bred HFR/Stock Cow Sale & Blaine/ Cassie Mollman Gumbo Hill Ranch Bull Sale Wed. Feb. 26- Regular Sale w/Feeder Calves & Larson XL Simm-Angus Bull Sale
Landowners have until March 16 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands Program to be eligible for up to $3,000 in tax credits. The Unlocking Public Lands program is designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service) land where no legal public access currently exists. In exchange for access across the private lands, landowners will receive a tax credit in the amount of $750 per agreement and up to a maximum of $3,000 tax credit per year. Landowners decide how the public may cross their private property and may limit access to foot traffic only. “Offering a tax credit in exchange for allowing public access across private land to reach public land is a unique and innovative way to increase public access,” said Jason Kool, FWP hunting access bureau chief. “We hope these opportunities and tax incentives may appeal to landowners throughout the state in a different way.” While Montana contains nearly 29 million acres of public land, much of this land requires landowner permission to cross private land to reach the adjoining state or federal land. More information about the program, including enrollment criteria and the application form, can be found at http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/hunterAccess/unlockingPublicLands/.
You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at 605-374-3877 or 800-822-8853 Paul Huffman Owner/Manager 605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 C & D Yards Baker, Montana 406-778-3282 Curt Williams Baker Field Rep. 406-978-2520
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Census Bureau announces job openings for 2020 Census The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring/recruiting workers for hundreds of temporary jobs available in Fallon, Wibaux and surrounding counties, in advance of the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Jobs website is now accepting applications for various positions in Fallon, Wibaux and surrounding counties. We need a large and diverse workforce to assist with recruitment, of-
fice management, information technology, and census enumeration. Due to our great need for workers and our variety of positions, we are encouraging job seekers, students, retirees, and persons with other full or part-time jobs to apply. Applicants will be placed in a pool of 2020 Census positions for which they qualify, as jobs become available in their area.
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For more information, please visit the https://www.2020census.gov/jobs page or call 1-855-562-2020. Applicants may also contact the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY/ASCII. The United States Census Bureau is an equal opportunity employer.
Local students named to Wrzesinski named to fall Dean’s List at Dickinson 2019 President’s List at Dickinson State University State University At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the Dean’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and must earn at 3.5 GPA or higher. Local students include: Taylyn Koenig and Alivia Schultz of Baker, MT.
Wrenzi Wrzesinski of Baker, MT, has been named to the Dickinson State University President’s List for the 2019 fall semester. At the end of each regular semester, Dickinson State University recognizes those students named to the President’s List. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.
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Carter and Jessa Gion with elders Jennie Seminole Parker and Clinton BirdHat. Clinton and Jennie are both from Ashland, Jennie’s father survived the breakout when he was a little boy.
Carter and Jessa Gion take part in Fort Robinson Outbreak By Carole Bettenhausen
On Jan. 9, Baker 8th grader Carter Gion and his sister Jessa Gion, who is in the 6th grade, joined more than 90 other youth to participate in the 24th annual Fort Robinson Outbreak Spiritual Run. This run commemorates and honors the sacrifices made by their ancestors on the night of Jan. 9, 1879. After the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, the Northern Cheyenne were forcibly removed from their homeland and forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. The living conditions were brutal; in September of 1878 Chief Dull Knife and Chief Little Wolf gathered their bands and left the reservation. Dull Knife’s band, which numbered 130, was captured and taken to Fort Robinson in Ne-
braska, where they were to be held awaiting transfer back to Oklahoma. From all reports, the conditions were horrific; they were held for several days with no water, no food, and no heat until they decided to break out. Most of the members of Dull Knife’s band were killed as they were fleeing captivity and trying to return to their homeland in Montana. Some were recaptured and only a few, including Chief Dull Knife, made their way to the Pine Ridge Reservation, where they were allowed to stay. The first day of the event, the students learned more about the history behind the breakout. They left Fort Robinson at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 9, the same time their ancestors had begun their breakout.
During the run, the students were divided into groups and traveled in vans along the route; individual students rotated running and each ran two miles a day. When they reached Pine Ridge, they were greeted by members of the Lakota Oglala who presented a ceremony. From Pine Ridge the groups ran to Rapid City, then to Belle Fourche, then to Broadus, Ashland, and finished their journey in Busby. Carter and Jessa are direct descendants of Chief Dull Knife; Carter commented that this was a very important event for him as he has wanted to do this for several years and he enjoyed learning more about the history of the Northern Cheyenne.
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Pinochle games at The Center on Jan. 26 ended with Iven Felt leading in points, overtaking Delbert Schweigert and Carl Hepperle who teamed up at the head table through the entire afternoon and ended tying for second and third. Having the most double pinochles helped Iven push to the top. On Sunday, Feb. 2 will have the Lions playing bingo for scholarships in the front room starting at 2 p.m. Anyone 18 years and over are welcome. Pinochle play will be going in the back room at 1 p.m. with everyone welcome.
Feb. 1 - Vendor Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Baker Senior Center. Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day; Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Feb. 3 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall; PTA monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., Lincoln School Multi-Purpose room. Feb. 4 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Feb. 5 - Easy Does It Al-Anon, 5-6 p.m., Library basement, bring conference approved literature; Sons of the American Legion, 6 p.m., American Legion; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom. Feb. 6 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Red River Inn. Feb. 9 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Feb. 10 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Feb. 11 - 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. Feb. 12 - Easy Does It Al-Anon, 5-6 p.m., Library basement, bring conference approved literature; Baker CowBelles; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom. Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day Feb. 16 - 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.
Pre-Calving, Pre-Booking Sale RioMax is having another pre-booking sale now through February 14th! Book your mineral early for calving season and receive $80 off per ton plus the usual quantity discounts. We are entering the most crucial production time in cow-calf operations. Make sure your cattle are prepared for their last trimester, calving, and lactation by giving them a full nutrition plan in one single barrel. RioMax tubs contain far more than your typical protein tub. They include a digestion pack, health pack, mineral pack, and vitamin pack making them your greatest tool this calving season! Call us for pricing! Don’t forget to ask about our Payback Time Referral Program also!
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News from the Baker Schools
Baker places at Speech & Drama Divisonals
Grand Prize Winners (left to right): Emily Shumaker and Ashlyn Lutts, Sayge Barkley and Anika Ploeger, Shelby Moore and Halle Burdick.
BHS Annual Science Fair
centration” and Tegan Miller and Kaden Wood with their project on “Taste Perception”. There were 13 entries in the biology category, judged by Alison Enos and Shanny Gion, with Sayge Barkley and Anika Ploeger claiming the grand prize for their project “Biodegradability of Bioplastics Compared to Petroleum-Based Products”. First place projects included Jaelyn Quenzer and Erika Verke’s on “Yeast Resveratrol”, Gabby Qualley and McKenna Griffith’s on “E coli Knockout Cells”, and Mattie Mastel and Macee Hadley’s on “Vaping Cockroaches”. Those who placed second included Chris Volkers and Devon Nesbitt for their work on “Energy Drinks and Roaches”; Daylee Crawford for hers on “Cattle Warts”; Bryce Shelhamer and Paiton Graham for theirs on “Mint Family Skin Sensitivity”; as well as Mya Hadley and Olivia Gunderson for their project on “pGlo”. Projects claiming third prize were Ashley Marshall’s on “Cancer Cells”; Gabe Kennel and Colin Lorbiecke’s on “E coli Chemicals”;
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By Zachery Craig
The Baker Speech & Drama team went to Roundup last weekend to compete for divisionals. Under the guidance of coaches Darby and Austin Waldbillig, the team took third place sweeps for Class B Drama, for the second time in their second year as coaches. For those on the team that placed sixth or higher, they will travel a long journey to Bigfork to compete for State B-C Speech & Drama. The following placed: Caleb and Rachel Rost took home first place in Classical Duo. Jolyn Rost and Skylar Wall placed second in Dramatic Duo. Hannah Goerndt placed fourth in Dramatic Solo. Zachery Craig placed third in Original Oratory. Bryce Shelhamer placed seventh in Dramatic Oral Interpretation. Olivia Gunderson placed second in Humorous Solo. Junior Zachery Craig said “I’m so excited to see this team at state. It’s a long drive, but we’re so ready. Watch out, Bigfork.” Fellow Junior Hannah Goerndt said, “Overall, the team performed well, and we all hope to advance to the finals at State.”
Student Council news The last semester of school is going to be very busy for Student Council. One of Student Council’s most popular events is the annual Valentine’s Day Silent Auction. The money generated from this event helps fund many activities that Student Council sponsors. This year, a portion of the proceeds will help benefit the families of Lance Lawrence and Jaxson Apple. Lance is the (son of Eric Lawrence and Jill Dana and a nephew to Blake Schwagler (teacher at BHS) and grandson of Marian Callen, a former Baker resident. Lance Lawrence is four years old and has been diagnosed with a pineoblastoma. This aggressive form of cancer will require months of chemo and radiation. Jaxson is the son of Tanner
On Jan. 23, Baker High School held its annual science fair, which feature students exhibiting projects relating to psychology, biology, and physical science. The psychology category had a total of nine entries and was judged by Dr. Espeland and Kodie Olsen, with the grand prize winners being Ashlyn Lutts and Emily Shumaker for their project “How do Different Generations Detect Emotion through Vocal Tones?” Others who received first place were Caleb Rost for his work on “Age and Reaction Time” and Sady Harbaugh, Avery Uecker, and Logan Graham for their research on “Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation”. Those who received second were Alex Williams and Emilia Cuppy for a project on “Background Noise Distractions”, as well as Maria Moser and Havyn Wilkinson for theirs on “Tone and Beat Deafness”. Third place winners included Destiny Losing, Kylee Janz, and Rilee Pettersen for their project on “Background Music and Con-
and Katelynn Apple and grandson of Jodie and Casey O’Donnell. Jaxson Apple is two months old and has been battling an intestinal illness for several weeks. He has undergone surgery, he may need one more and will continue to be in the hospital for weeks longer. Student Council members are asked to bring one or two items to school the week of Jan. 1-7; community members may also donate items and/or baskets to help fund this very worthwhile event. Baker High School will also be the site of the Student Council Spring Convention on Wednesday, April 15. This event will bring together all the schools in our district and students will have opportunities to participate in workshops and listen to motivational speakers.
Pictured (l-r): Brendon Reetz, Zander Rost, Bodee Swarts, Drake Graham and Austin Gaub. Not pictured: Eternity Tiedemann and Jaron Kesinger.
Mrs. Susa’s class reads a “Latte”! By Will Rost
Mrs. Susa’s 7th grade reading class has a fun way to find new books to read. When students finish reading a book, they can put the book on a cup of coffee that is posted on the wall for other students to see. Mrs. Susa came up with this idea when thinking of new ways to decorate the classroom, and she believes that it has helped the students a lot. Mrs. Susa stated, “The students have an easier time finding books that their friends like to read”. Mrs. Susa is very enthusiastic about the benefits to students and adults who enjoy reading. These benefits include mental stimulation, free entertainment, better writing skills and perhaps one of the most important benefits - stress reduction!
Spartans fight for placings at the Dylan Humes Memorial Tournament By O’Connell Qualley
The Dylan Humes Memorial Wrestling Tournament was held in Moorcroft on Jan. 24-25. At this two day tournament, the first day was to get into placings, with the second day being the JV and second chance tournament. In 120 weight class, Jacey Gorder placed 3rd. In the quarterfinals, Jacey Gorder won by fall over Kyah Miller (Newcastle). In the Semifinals, Maraia Kruske (Spearfish Spartans JV) won by major decision over Jacey. In the 3rd Place Match, Jacey won by major decision over Kyah Miller (Newcastle). In the 126 weight class, Donnie Steen Round 2 Preston Seamands (Wright) won by fall over Donnie in round 3 - he won by fall over Jacob Anderson (Moorcroft) and in round 4 Oscar Martinez (Greybull/Riverside) won by
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fall over Donnie. In the 145 weight class, Damien Nesbitt finished 5th; In round 2 Damien won by fall over Kadon DeWitt (Shoshoni). In the quarterfinals, he won by major decision over Jacob Rhoades (Newcastle) and in the semifinals, Parker Seeley (Moorcroft) won by fall over Damien and in the Cons. Semifinals Dayton Mathews (Glenrock) won by decision over Damien. In the 5th Place Match - he won by fall over Dawson Buckalew (Colstrip). In the 170 weight class Marcos Gallegos placed 6th; in Round 1 Marcos won by fall over Cordon Phillips (Glenrock) and in the quarterfinals Brendyn Nelson (Natrona County) won by fall over Marcos. In the Cons. Round 2 Marcos won
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Spartan Basketball Varsity Lady Spartans fall to Lodge Grass Lady Indians By Halle Burdick
The Lady Spartans hosted the Lodge Grass Lady Indians on Jan. 24. The Lady Spartans came up short against the Lady Indians with a final score of 38-43. Halle Burdick ended the game with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Anika Ploeger and Shelby Moore each had 7 points, while Anika had 6 rebounds and 4 steals and Shelby had 7 rebounds. Emily Shumaker and Rilee Pettersen each finished with 5 points, while Emily had 2 rebounds and 1 steal and Rilee had 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Mya Hadley and Macee Hadley each scored 2. Mya had 2 rebounds and 4 steals and Macee had 1 steal. Peyton Janeway scored 1, rebounded 4, and had 1 steal. McKenna Griffith had 1 rebound. “We need to work hard the next couple weeks to cut down our turnovers, and better our free throw percentage,” said senior Shelby Moore.
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Donnie Steen and Colton Turbiville’s on “Ryegrass pH”; and McKenzie Davis and Taylor Bertsch’s project on “Plant Genetics”. There were also nine entries in the final category, judged by Jay Rost and Roy Rost, with Shelby Moore and Halle Burdick winning the grand prize in physical science for their research on “Fire Retardant Corn Cob Paint.” First prize winners included Jaxson Tronstad and Peyton Janeway for their project on “Thermoses” as well as Tai Setinc and Daylee Hanson for their project on “Dimensional Music”. Those who placed second were Travis Stark and Damien Nesbitt for their work on “Candy Sugar”; Bruce Higbee and Garrett Lesh for their study on “Generators”; and Dani Rost and Crystal Green for their work on “Metals and Acids”. Third place projects included Marcos Gallegos’s on “Paper Towels”; Phillip Smith’s on “Bath Bombs”; and Shianne Beach and Douglas Spencer’s on “Clouds”.
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Cougar Tracks
News from the Plevna School
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Boys’ JV basketball By Chloe Tudor
The Plevna Cougars boys’ JV team started the evening of Jan. 25 playing Broadus at home. Seth Carroll worked hard to be at the top of the scoreboard with 11 points followed by Nick Buerkle’s 6 points. Cooper Peterson landed 5 points, Bret Edgell sunk in 4, and Hadyn Mellon put in 2 points. Seth Carroll was 3 for 4 with his foul line shots. The final score was Plevna 28, Broadus 51.
Percussionist Noah McLachlan with the xylophone and wind chimes.
Bret lifts off for a shot!
Plevna Music Department purchases xylophone
Girls’ Varsity basketball
The Plevna Music Department has purchased a new 3 octave xylophone with the money raised from the Quilt Raffle. Mrs. Bruha made and donated the quilt to the Plevna Music Department. It is the first xylophone the band has had. This is a portable model, perfect for easy moving when it comes time for Concerts and Festivals. The xylophone will have a plaque stating the “Mrs. Bruha Memorial Xylophone 2019”. They were also able to acquire wind chimes called a MarkTree, and it creates the sound of angel wings or wind blowing through the stars! It is a delicate instrument but has many applications in Christmas music and is often heard in movie music. Be watching for these additions to the Plevna School Band, as they continue to share their music with us.
By Chloe Tudor
The Plevna Cougars hosted Broadus Hawks on Jan. 25. The Lady Cougars played an exciting game. Chloe Tudor led the scoreboard with a whopping 15 points, one of those being a 3-point shot! Jaeda Paul drummed up 6 points, Sophia Schumacher put in 3 points; Jenna Paul had 2 points, and Dacy Buerkle and Jaiden Dulin each added 1 point. Jaeda Paul was, excitingly, 2 for 2 on her free throws! The final score was Plevna 28, Broadus 42. Keep working hard Plevna Lady Cougars!
FFA Spring Speaking Events By Nick Buerkle
On Jan. 21, Plevna FFA members and adviser, Mrs. Menees, traveled to Ekalaka to compete in the Spring Districts Public Speaking events. Jenna Paul competed in Prepared Speaking where she placed 3rd. In the Creed Speaking contest, we found Jaeda Paul placing 7th in Senior Creed and Maddison Bu-
tori placing 1st in Junior Creed. Jaeda Paul also competed in the Greenhand Competition where she placed 5th. The Conduct of Meetings Team, taking 1st Place, consisted of Jaeda Paul, Nick Buerkle, Maddison Butori, Sophia Schumacher, Whitney Thielen, Kalob Bollinger, and Tristan Buerkle. Congratulations to all who competed.
Dacy Buerkle going up for a shot.
Plevna School menu
Full Salad Bar served daily with all meals! Monday: Super nachos Tuesday: Pigs in a blanket Wednesday: Grilled cheese and tomato soup Thursday: Chicken and rice Friday: Corn chowder soup and turkey club sandwich Menu Subject to change. Milk served daily-White 1%, Skim, Low-Fat Chocolate. Desserts served at random. Breakfast is served from 7:40-8:00 every day to ALL students
Back row (l-r): Nick Buerkle, Tristan Buerkle, Kalob Bollinger, Jenna Paul, Jaeda Paul, Whitney Thielen; front row (l-r): Sophia Schumacher, Madison Butori
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Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5302 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Located between Baker and Ekalaka, MT. Work will consist of 70% farm and 30% ranch work. Full-time position available, three years of experience required. Base equivalent pay $20/hr., includes remodeled older log home, option to run cows after the 1st year along with many misc. benefits. Part-time position w/transportation reimbursed also available, wage dependent on age and experience. Call or text 406-9756236. 3-6c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Lakeview Country Club Inc. of Baker, MT will be hiring a manager for the clubhouse and nine hole golf course. Applicants please apply by submitting a letter of application and a resume to the Country Club Board of Directors, P.O. Box 1274, Baker, MT 59313-1274. For more information, call 406-891-0556. Lakeview Country Club Inc. is an EOE. 4-5c
WANTED WANTED: Pasture needed for 20-25 head of yearling heifers for 2020 summer. Call Mark 406-891-0973, leave message if no answer. 3-6c __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-38p __________________________ WANTED: Looking for pasture, hay ground or farm ground to lease. Contact Ry O’Connor at 406-778-3946. 47-9c
FOR RENT FOR RENT: Four bedroom, two bath house with fenced in yard, a/c and detached one car garage. Pet considered. Contact Shawn 406-480-2980. 36tfc __________________________ STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT: 5x10, 10x10, 15x20 and 10x30. Call Shawn at 406-4802980. 46tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: House with two bedrooms and two car attached garage, 410 2nd St. W. Also one bedroom furnished apartment. No smoking, no pets. Call 406891-0333 or 406-778-3996. 2tfc
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Two 5 drawer dressers, both 37” tall, 16” deep, one 21” wide & the other is 29” wide, $15 each. Nice kitchen table, 38”x 54”, one leaf, $60. Solid wood dresser 5 drawer, 35” wide, 18” deep, 54” tall, $100. White free standing closet, 21” deep, 36” wide, 6’ tall, $50. Two book cases appx. 5 feet tall, heavier one with back - $25 and other with no back - $10. Entertainment center, 50” wide, 21” deep, 60” tall, $20. Vanity dresser with large mirror and 6 drawers, $20. Small dish cabinet, 16” deep, 48” wide, 65” tall, $40. Larger two piece dish cabinet, 18” deep, 60” wide, 80” tall, $125. 1997 Ford Sable station wagon silver, 150,000+ miles, runs good, good maintence history, $550. 2016 washer/dryer set, Whirlpool Cabrio, white, dryer used very little, $750. Please call 406-772-5524 and leave message. 5c
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LEGALS Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Name Change of ELIZABETH ANN SOLBERG, Petitioner Cause No: DV 2019-24 Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Notice Of Hearing On Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Elizabeth Ann Solberg to Elizabeth Ann Almy The hearing will be on 02/04/2020 at 10:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Fallon County. Date: December 2, 2019. s/Jeraldine A. Newell Clerk of District Court s/Keli Bertsch Deputy Clerk of Court (Court Seal) 2-5c MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA, BILLINGS DIVISION WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has filed a Motion for Summary Judgment in the condemnation pursuant to the federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 717-717z, and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 71.1 to acquire easements under those properties for the subsurface storage of natural gas in the Cedar Creek (Baker) Storage Field. The subsurface easements are located in the Judith River Subterranean Geological Formation, which is usually encountered from the surface of the earth to a depth of 1,300 feet below the surface. The easements are more specifically described in the Complaint and depicted on the maps attached to it. The action was filed May 30, 2018 at Case No. CV-18-88-BLGSPW-TJC, and the Motion for Summary Judgment was filed on Dec. 10, 2019. Notice is given to the heirs, successors or assigns, if any, and unknown owners of the following properties in Fallon County, Montana: Estate of Dorothy Goff (1/12), Patsy Ruth Harris (1/4) Kathy Gail Nelson (1/12), Thomas S. Sargent (1/12): Township 8N, Range 60E, Section 30, E1/2 (320 acres); John E. Lawler Sr., Trustee
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of the Grace L. Lawler Family Trust and John E. Lawler, Trustee of the Lawler Family Trust: Township 7N, Range 59E, Section 13, Lot 10, Block 4, Baker Original Townsite to the City of Baker (0.12 acre); Chase Leicht (1/27), Maximillian Leicht (1/27), Richard S. Leight (1/9), Aaron P. Wolleson (1/27): Township 7N, Range 60E, Section 18, That part of Lot 1 lying north of the railroad right of way in Section 18, Township 7 North, Range 60 East of M.P.M (6.68 acres); Heirs of Anitta Pratt (1/9), Heirs of Adelphone Holmes (1/9), Heirs of Walter Olrich (1/9), Heirs of Jennie Breckenridge (1/9), Heirs of Otto Ohlrich (1/9), Heirs of Nina Kaye Ohlrich (1/18), Heirs of Timothy Davis Ohlrich (1/18): Township 10N, Range 58E, Section 26, SW1/4 (160 acre); Debbie Smith, Township 7N, Range 59E, Section 13, Lots 5 and 6, Block 13, Savage Addition to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the Official Plat thereof, on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder (0.56 acre). Thomas Leo Becker and James Joseph Becker: Township 7N, Range 59E, Section 12, a tract of land in the S1/2NW1/4 of Section 12, Township 7 North, Range 59 East of MPM and described as follows: the W1/2 of the Virgil Abbott Tract No. 1 according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder as recorded in Book 48 of Deeds Page 322; and the W1/2 of the Virgil Abbot Tract No. 2 according to the official plat thereof as recorded in the Office of Fallon County Clerk and Recorder (4.8 acres); Cave Creek Properties, LLC: Township 7N, Range 59E, Section 13, Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Park Addition to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the Official Plat thereof, on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder (0.23 acres); Montana Bank of Baker: Township 7N, Range 59E, Section 13, Lots 6 and 7, Block 3, Baker Original Townsite to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder (0.46 acres); Sheila Bondell, and any heirs, successors or assigns, if any, and unknown owners of the following properties in Fallon County, Montana: Township 7N, Range 59E, Section 13, Lot 1, Block 6, Hitch Third Addition to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the Official Plat thereof, on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder (0.196 acr es). 3-5c MNAXLP
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the City Clerk for the City of Baker, Montana, that an amended resolution of intention to establish a Special Improvement District and to levy and assess a special assessment on property within the City of Baker Special Improvement District No. 36 to defray the costs of improving and maintaining the City’s streets is on file in the City Clerk’s office and subject to inspection for a period of fifteen days. The general character of the improvements to be made is the repair and re-surfacing of all City streets. The total estimated cost of the improvements is $4,536,000.00. The estimated cost of the improvements is $0.284 per square foot of property in the proposed Special Improvement District. The improvement costs will be repaid, together with simple interest equal to the average interest rate payable on the outstanding warrants of the special improvement district charged by the City’s lender, plus 1/2 of 1%. The City anticipates securing a loan from the Montana Board of Investments INTERCAP program, which currently charges interest at a variable annual rate of 3.37%. As required by the INTERCAP, the City shall pledge its revolving fund to secure the Special Improvement District. The improvement costs will be repaid over a period of five years in installments charged on each property owner’s property tax statement. At current interest rates the annual assessment of a typical 50’ x 140’ lot would be approximately $412.98. Written protests may be submitted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, to the City Office, P.O. Box 1512, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313. A hearing to consider the protests will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2020, in the Courtroom of the County-City Building, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. Property owners within Special Improvement District No. 36, as determined by the last completed assessment roll, or persons known to have an ownership interest in the property, objecting to the special assessment on their property, are notified that the City Council will hear all objections to the final adoption of the resolution for the special assessment on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the Courtroom of the County-City Administration Building, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana. DATED this 28th day of January, 2020. s/Kevin Dukart, Clerk/Treasurer 5-6c MNAXLP
ALBERT R. BATTERMAN BATTERMAN LAW OFFICES, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: 406-778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FALLON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR JAMES DEGRAND a/k/a ARTHUR DEGRAND, Deceased. Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 2020-3 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Kathy L. DeGrand, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313 or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 16th day of January, 2020. s/Kathy DeGrand Personal Representative 5-7c MNAXLP _______________________ ALBERT R. BATTERMAN BATTERMAN LAW OFFICES, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: 406-778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FALLON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY G. CRETSINGER, Deceased. Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 2020-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Stacey L. Moore, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313 or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 21st day of January, 2020. s/Stacey Moore Personal Representative 5-7c MNAXLP
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by fall over Jonny Golinvaux (Thunder Basin High School) In the Cons. of round 3 Marcos won by fall against Zane Collins (Lovell) In the Cons. Semi - Alex Mastrovito (Hulett) won by fall over Marcos, then going into the 5th Place Match, Joseph Kennah (Hulett) won by fall against Marcos. In the 285 weight class, O’Connell Qualley in round 1, won by fall over John Haley (Greybull/Riverside). In the Quarterfinals Dalton McInerney (Thunder Basin High School) won by fall against O’Connell and in the Cons. Round 2 O’Connell won by fall over Korbin DeWitt (Shoshoni), finally in Cons. Round 3 Sheldon Jolley (Hulett) won by fall over O’Connell. The Second Chance and JV tournament results are as follows. JV 119-130 Jacey Gorder placed 4th and in Round 1 Jacey won by fall over Justin Burkeland (Niobrara County). In Round 2 Donovan Kruse (Niobrara County) won by decision over Jacey. In Round 4, Raf Chavez (Greybull/Riverside) won by fall against Jacey and in Round 5 Jordan Allen (Lovell) won by forfeit over
Fallon County Times Jacey. Donnie Steen’s place is 1st in the second chance tournament for 124-126. In Round 1, Donnie Steen won by decision over Jacob Anderson (Moorcroft) in Round 2 Donnie won by fall over Toni Rosalez (Sheridan) and finally, in Round 3 he won by decision over Seth Mcdowell (Powder River Co. (Broadus)). O’Connell Qualley placed 4th in the 233-241 weight class. In Round 1 O’Connell won by fall against Ethan Mack (Wright) and in Round 2 he won by fall over Ryan Steiner (Sheridan).
11 points, followed by Faith Hallie Flint each snagged 1 Hansen and Eve Uecker with rebound. Sophia had the most 7 points each. Rounding out steals, with a grand total of 9; the Spartan scoring were she was followed by Ashlyn Hallie Flint with 6 points, with 6, Harlee and McKenna Harlee Graham with 5 points 4, Eve had 3, and Alex, Haland Kendall Shepherd with lie, Kendall and Makala each 4 points. Leading rebounder pulled in 1 rebound. Ashyn for the Spartans was Maka- commented, “I’m proud of la, followed by Teja with 11. how much we were able to Kendall pulled in 9 rebounds, pick up the pace in the 2nd while Faith had 8 and Hallie half and outscored them 24-4 6 total. Eve Uecker finished in the fourth quarter.” with 3 rebounds, Selena Losing had 2, and Harlee Graham had 1 rebound. Teja snatched the most steals, with a game total of 5, followed by Harlee, Eve and Makala with 4 By Caleb Ploeger and each, while Kendall had 2 Jacob Wang The Varsity boys game and Hallie, Faith and Selena started off as a defensive bateach had 1 steal. The Lady Spartan JV team tle with the score only 14-13 also had a decisive win over at half-time with St Labre in the Lodge Grass Lady In- the lead. In the second half, dians, with a final score of the Spartans fell behind by 9 59-28. Ashlyn Lutts was high and fought hard to keep up. point scorer for the Spartans, The Spartans came out strong with 13 points. Harlee Gra- after half-time, but at the end ham put in 11 points, while of the third quarter the score Eve Uecker had 8, Sophia was 28-22 with St Labre up. Dulin and McKenna Griffith Demonstrating their determitied with 7 points, Alex Wil- nation and drive, the Sparliams, Teja Dietz and Makala tans made a run with only a Gallegos scored 4 points, and few minutes left in the fourth Kendall Shepherd finished quarter and were able to pull with 1 points. Ashlyn led ahead, due in part to excelfreeTournament throw shooting by the Friday, Spartans in rebounding Feb. 2 ~ Locallent Pool with 12 rebounds; McKenna Jaxson Tronstad, who was 8 Sat., Feb. 3 ~ 8 - Ball Doubles Griffith had 11 rebounds and for 8 from the line and CaTournament leb Ploeger, who made 2 of Eve Uecker had 109-ball rebounds. 2 within the last minute. SeSophia Sun., grabbedFeb. 7 rebounds, 4 ~ 8- Ball Tournament nior Jacob Wang stated “We while Makala had 6, Harlee 4, Kendall 3 and Teja and worked well as a team and
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played with enthusiasm.” Jaxson Tronstad was high point man for the evening and had 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal and 1 assist. Teight Madler had 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists. Caleb Ploeger had 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. Jacob Wang had 5 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist. Konner Flint had 5 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Trent Collins had 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Garrett Lesh had 2 points, and 2 rebounds. This was a great game for the Spartans to demonstrate their unwillingness to give up and persevere.
herd, who had 8 rebounds and 2 steals. Teja and Hallie both had 7 rebounds, while Teja had 8 steals and Hallie had 5. Harlee, Eve and Faith each had 2 rebounds, while Harlee and Eve had 3 steals apiece. Selena Losing also contributed 1 rebound in the victory over St. Labre. The JV Lady Spartans cruised to a victory on Saturday in a game with St. Labre with a final score of 42 to 27. Harlee Graham earned high point honors for the evening, with a total of 11; she was followed by Ashlyn Lutts who put in 10 points. Eve Uecker scored 6 points, followed by Sophia Dulin with 5, McKenna Griffith and Makala Gallegos each scored 4, and Rilee Pettersen finished with 2 points. Sophia Dulin grabbed the most rebounds, finishing the game with an impressive 10 rebounds and 4 steals. Makala had 8 rebounds and was followed by Alex Williams who had 7 rebounds and 1 steal. McKenna grabbed 5 rebounds and had 3 steals, while Harlee had 3 rebounds and 7 steals and Rilee had 3 rebounds. Teja Dietz had 2 rebounds and 7 steals, Eve had 2 rebounds and 7 steals, and Ashlyn had 6 steals. Ashlyn and Alex agreed, “We need to work on improving our fourth quarter!
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