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February 14, 2020

BAKER, MONTANA

Three Baker Spartan wrestlers earn a trip to State in Billings

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Devon Nesbitt-Sexton

Sophomore - 132 lb. weight class 2nd place at Divisionals “I’m super excited for our senior’s first year of wrestling and going to state.”

Damien Nesbitt-Sexton

Sophomore - 145 lb. weight class 2nd place at Divisionals “I’m excited for state and I’m happy for my teammates and for all the help they gave me to help me get to state.”

TC Energy has announced plans for a local meeting regarding the Keystone XL pipeline route and planned construction Feb. 27 at the Fallon County Fairground Exhibit Hall. According to the energy company, pre-construction on the route is scheduled to start in March with a workforce comprised of project staff and contractors. The company spokeswoman said there would be a temporary increase in population and traffic in the areas closest to the worksites. She added that the company anticipates starting in April in some areas along the route and finishing up by December. The 10 a.m. meeting is designed to discuss with local officials about the scope of the work and to answer questions. According the company, the meeting is one of the requirements established by the Montana Facility Siting Act (MFSA) certificate to notify local officials of the project’s upcoming activities in 2020.

O’Connell Qualley

Senior - 285 lb. weight class 4th place at Divisionals “I’m proud to be going to state my first year of wrestling and ready to finish out a great year!”

Local childcare grant moves project forward By Brad Mosher

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The Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation has received a grant to help start planning for a proposed childcare facility in Baker. The Department of Commerce notified the organization Feb. 3 that it will receive a $23,978 grant from the Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund. It is on behalf of the Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (SMART). According to local officials, the grant will help in completing a preliminary architectural report for the proposed childcare facility. Beth Epley, the executive director of the Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation, said that the EMEDC covers five counties in eastern Montana. “The Eastern Montana Economic Development Corporation teamed up with the Southeast Montana Area Revitalization Team (SMART). “SMART has been working towards seeing what we needed to build or create some sort of childcare facility that we need here in Baker. “The BSED trust fund provides planning dollars for projects that are going to create jobs and that are going to create highwage jobs in Montana,” she explained. “If this goes to construction, this will create a bunch of new jobs.”

Epley said that she worked together with Shanny Spang Gion, the director of SMART, on the grant proposal. “It requires either a city, county or local economic development corporation sponsor. We served as the sponsor while Shanny and I co-wrote this application,” Epley explained. In a press release about the grant Gion stated, “With the award of this grant, SMART and EMEDA (Eastern Montana Economic Development Authority) will be able to better discern the most viable options for meeting the childcare need in our area.” The funding will help as a feasibility study for the childcare project, according to Epley. “There is a feasibility study component to it as well as a preliminary architectural report. So hiring an architect will give multiple options – if there is an existing building in town that could be redeveloped, but also if that is not an option, then what are some land use options here in Fallon County that would also meet those needs,” she said. Eventually, there will be a preferred alternative offered to the SMART and EMEDA board which still allows for more input from the local community, she added. The need for childcare has already been established, Epley said. “SMART put out a survey at the beginning of this school year. And the survey came back overwhelmingly saying that this is a need in our community.” Gion has been doing a ton of legwork on this project, Epley added.

After a series of surveys and studies, Epley said that there was an estimate of approximately 100 children who could be served by a childcare facility. “Based upon that, there are state requirements for the amount of square footage per child, depending on whether they are infants, or toddlers, that would determine the requirement for the size of the facility. “We don’t have any licensed child care facilities in town. We have multiple people who do in-home daycare,” she explained. Among the licensing daycare requirements are limitations on the number or children being supervised, with a certain teacher or adult to child ratio, she explained. The approved grant will create a planning document which will go in examining the local locations along with the structure that would be needed, Epley explained. “It is like a combination of where it is and what it is,” she said. “With that will come some preliminary cost estimates of what those options would be.” It is also common to have a preliminary architectural report or engineering report if a project will be seeking any state or federal grant funds, Epley added. “They will want to see that you have done your research up front and that you have met all of their requirements. “This gives us a way to do some further examinations ourselves, while still prepping for other funding options.” The actual proposal was submitted in December.

Baker, county hit hard by influenza strains

By Brad Mosher

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Baker health care workers and students are being hit hard by the latest strain of influenza, according to local health officials. “There is a lot of it (influenza),” Evelyn Neary, the clinic manager and business manager for the Fallon Medical Complex, said. “It is pretty serious because we are missing employees. They have had it or their children. The health care facility workers have to be out for seven days,” she explained. “That was the medical staff’s decision. If someone that works here is positive for influenza, they need to be out for seven days.” The staff at the medical complex still is short-handed with several people out with influenza, she added. “It is quite a difficult strain this year because it is presenting in different ways,” she said. “We have had people who are positive for Influenza A, people who are positive for Influenza B and a few cases where they had both.” In the community, the people who are sick or who have family members that are sick need to be careful to not pass it to others, she explained. “If they are sick or their children are sick, they need to stay home and keep their children at home.” “We are still seeing a lot of ill people.” Influenza A reportedly infects more children and young adults than older age groups and has a variety of symptoms, including fever, headaches, body aches, cough, fatigue and vomiting. “If people need to be seen, then we will try to get them seen,” Neary explained. Schools impacted The latest strain of influenza has hit local school age children hard, according to Kim Cuppy, the director of public health in Baker. “It is kind of busy over here,” she said Tuesday. “Our biggest impact are in the schools. At this time, most of our cases have been school age kids. We’ve had a lot of kids out of school, particularly in the grade schools.” In Baker, the public health department has seen both strains of Influenza, she added. “There is a higher rate of B, but we have had both. Most kids have been out of school for four to seven days with it.” The number of people hit by Influenza in the local community is much higher than last year, she

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explained. Symptoms “We have seen a lot of kids with pretty high fevers, however, that is not always 100 percent of the time. We have had some kids presenting with pretty low fevers - like 99 degrees - and testing positive,” she said. “Some of the symptoms for Influenza are fever, cough, sore throat, a stuffy or runny nose. We have had some presenting with nausea and vomiting along with it,” she said. In addition, in some cases, fatigue can be a problem. In some cases, there can be a dizziness or loss of equilibrium, she added. The current strains of Influenza can hit a variety of age groups hard, she said. “Definitely, the very young, and the elderly, but also anyone with an underlying health condition can be compromised.” Although she admitted getting a flu shot would not hurt, the community may have seen the worst of the current flu season. “If you do get a shot, it does take a couple of weeks to reach full effectiveness. So, it is kind of hit or miss at this point, but we definitely have flu shots available. It wouldn’t hurt at this point.” Parents or adults can arrange for flu shots by contacting the public health department. “We definitely have plenty left and I do think the pharmacy (Baker Drug) in town here is giving them too. I would encourage people to call.” According to Cuppy, the best time for people to get the vaccine is in the fall. “We are now at the tail end of a good time to get it. Sometimes, we see it (flu season) go into April, but usually, by the end of April, we don’t have any more cases.” Prevention “Washing hands is the number one thing you can do other than getting the flu shot to prevent the spread of the infection,” she said. Among the suggestions for parents is to keep the children at home for at least 24 hours after the fever has broken without using medication. “A lot of people send them back to school after they are fever free, but they still are contagious for a good 24 hours after the fevers. Make sure you are keeping the kids home during that time.” Masks may not help that much at home, she said. “You are already contagious before you have symptoms, so they have spread it already. I would say to wear a mask at home if you have anyone in the household who is more susceptible to being sicker with the flu - the elderly, senior citizen population.” In addition, she strongly suggested using good hand hygiene, hand sanitizers and using disinfectant to helps sanitize infected surfaces, she added

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Vol. 104 No. 07

February 14, 2020

10 YEARS AGO Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 --

Spartan wrestlers bound for state are Clint Mrnak, Tanner Apple, Buster Pickett, Ethan Taylor and David Thibodeau. . .Jalyn Walker of Plevna had the privilege of being chosen as KATL’s Player of the Week for Jan. 28. . .Janice Moser, president of the Carter/Fallon County Chapter of Thrivent, presented Toni and Jim Reetz of Baker a check for $7,538 money raised through a benefit by Bekki Rambur Jan. 3. Thrivent’s contribution was $1,500. Jim and Toni lost their home to a fire Dec. 9. . .Roy Rost was appointed as city representative to the Little Beaver Conservation District. . .Low temperature was -19 Feb. 8. High temperature was 26 Feb. 6. . .Plevna and Baker first graders celebrate their 100th day of school. Plevna students dressed how they might look in 100 years and did many activities. Baker students collected 118 cans of food for the Community Cupboard.

20 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 18, 2000 --

First annual Baker Ag Day and banquet has been termed a success. Ag producers and other interested people attended a variety of informative sessions. The day was culminated with a banquet and came to a close with music provided by local musicians Emmett LaBree and Robert Boggs. . .J. K. Kinsey of Baker was elected vice president of the Montana Auctioneers Association at their annual convention in Kalispell. . .Baker Spartans and Plevna Cougar boys basketball teams are headed to their district tournaments Feb. 24-26. Baker will be at Billings Skyview and Plevna is in Miles City. . .Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest winners are - girls: Jenni-

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fer Markuson, Makayla Tisdell, Maggie Nemitz, Kayla Becker and Kourtney Hanley. Boys’ winners were: Jason Becker, Dallas Newell, Jamie Walker, Jon Cline and Travis Walker. . .Ron Meredith, elementary school principal, told the Board of Directors of School District #12, that Deb Almy, a sixth grader, had won first place in a statewide essay contest. Longfellow School will receive $1,000 from the contest sponsors.

30 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Feb. 15, 1990 --

High temperature Feb. 11 was 54 degrees. Low was 10 degrees on Feb. 12. . .The 1990 Americanism program was held Feb. 7 at the high school gym. Roy Wood and Leonard Culver received awards of recognition for their work on the annual Americanism programs. Special speakers were Mayor Dean Keirle, Jim Schaefer, Elizabeth Wheeler and Jim Wiseman. Master of Ceremonies was Robert Boggs. . .Jason Madler, son of Alvin and Pat Madler of Baker, has enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. . .Friday more than 40 people attended the economic development workshop held at the fairgrounds exhibit hall. Saturday and Sunday the numbers increased to more than 60 participants. Dr. Dennis Winters of Butte stressed the fact that we must become more self-reliant and not count on others to help our communities.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 14, 1980 --

Pictured are the Pine Wood Derby winners - Jeff Sampson, Fred Hepperle, Jason Bremer and Todd Gunderson, winners in each age division. . .Paul Neumann is pictured cutting the net from the hoop following the championship game at the Southern Class C District Tournament. Plevna played an exciting game against Ekalaka, winning by two points in the last few seconds. This is the first 4-C crown they have won since 1961. . .Fallon Memorial Nursing Home gives a Valentine party to residents living there each year. The party is complete with refreshments and the crowning of a king and queen. This year Archie Lewis, a Beach native, was crowned king, and Francis Coldwell, long time resident of Fallon County, was named queen. . .Mrs. Iva

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Burghduff celebrated her 90th birthday Feb. 1. . .Mrs. Gilbert (Charlotte) Gregerson, age 65, passed away Feb. 12 at the Custer County Nursing Home in Miles City. . .Plevna Cougar cheerleaders, mascots and managers would like to dedicate the 1980 Southern C Divisional Basketball Tournament to Art Buerkle and family. . .Baker Spartans participated in the state wrestling tournament Feb. 8 and 9 in Butte. Allon Fleckenstein, a junior, brought home second place in the 167 lb. division. Other wrestlers participating were seniors Dale Thompson, Jeff Haase and Joe Mayo. Juniors were Russ Schell and Dan Engesser.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 12, 1970 --

Katie Huether celebrates 82nd birthday with her two daughters, Bertha and Martha, as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuchs. . .Baker is number one in district basketball. . .Cecil Combrink elected head of hospital board. . .Slot car race trophy winners are Ward Anderson, Lew Price, Paul Rabe and Kevin Tymchuk. . .Baker cheerleaders Marcia Molenda, Marie Walker, Becky Thompson, Marnee Wiman and Debbie Atkinson are not only the best cheerleaders in the state, but the prettiest. . .Vic Uttke and his wife Ethel will be among the Montana bankers to tour Europe on a banking leaders 21 day inspection mission, leaving the United States April 8.

60 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Feb. 11, 1960 --

At the annual Christmas banquet of Fallon Post No. 35 held in December, Thomas L. Owen was presented a certificate for 40 years continuous membership. . .Rolerama opens. . . Chuck Hayes again heads the Red Cross drive this year. . .Boy Scouts celebrated their 50th anniversary with a potluck supper at the American Legion Hall. . .Future Homemakers of America elected Lelanie Naples, president; Delila Fried, vice president; and Joyce Brown, secretary.

70 YEARS AGO

Thursday, Feb. 16, 1950 --

Ed J. Nelson, Fallon County campaign director of the March of Dimes, submitted a total return of $1,227.69 for the annual drive. . .More than 90 men and women attended the Lincoln Day dinner and program held Saturday evening at Grainger’s. E. J. Nelson was master of ceremonies. . .Boy Scouts met with leader, C. K. Wilson, Tuesday evening to plan for an all-day hike, Saturday. . .Rainbow held installation of Joann Phebus and Virginia

Brayton. Elaine Abrams and Nadine Everson were honored on the completion of their terms.

Thomas E. Dewey, noted New York district attorney, received a warm welcome into the State of Montana Friday evening by the people of Baker. A delegation consisting of L. W. Busch, Lewis LaCross, L. K. Hills and D. R. Young met the train at Marmarth and escorted Dewey into the State of Montana and presented him with a ten-gallon hat. . .Baker Rifle Club held its first in a series of handicap shoots at the range in the basement of the Green Dragon. Prizes went to Carl Straw, Emmett Gregerson and Firman Loveless. . .George F. Askin was low bidder in the drilling of 16 wells on the Kinsey project.

90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 13, 1930 --

Three Ismay men being held in Carter County jail pending outcome of probe into cause of death of C. E. Haven. . .Approximately one hundred and fifty men and boys of Baker sat down to the Father and Son banquet table at the Community hall on Monday evening. The banquet is an annual affair and is given each year to usher in National Boy Scout week. . .Extensive improvements have been made during the past week in the front of the store building of the Fullerton Lumber company south of the tracks. . .Saturday was a banner day in the history of the Baker Public library according to Mrs. R. E. McQuinn, librarian, on that day a record of 117 outgoing books was set.

Ralph E. Flinn of Pittsburg and F. M. Bell of Butte are looking over their oil holdings in this vicinity. These gentlemen represent interests that control about 10,000 acres extending south from this city. . .Superintendent Phillips, appointed probation officer some time ago for this county, has found it impossible to carry on this work in connection with his school work and tendered his resignation. . .A blaze at the Palaze Livery Barn Wednesday afternoon looked bad but prompt work on the part of the fire department subdued the flames in a short time without much damage. . .The Lake Theatre under the personal management of Mr. Edwin Lake will open to the public Feb. 14. Mr. Lake has been making some wonderful improvements at the play house.

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100 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 12, 1920 --

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

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•Rick Brown, Baker, careless driving, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 1/20/20. •Dane Ralph Curry, Baker, endangering welfare of a child, 1st violation, per Plea Bargain Agreement/sentencing held 2/6/2020, fine of $585, jail of 180 days with 170 days suspended on conditions for six months (8/6/2020), credit given for three days time served prior to sentencing, remaining seven days to be served by May 1, 2020, jail to run concurrent to change #3, resisting arrest, attend, complete and file proof of completion of a parenting course, ticket issued 6/1/19. •Dane Ralph Curry, Baker, partner fam mem assault, causing reasonable apprehen of bodily injury in Part/ Fam mem, 2nd offense, Dismissed by Prosecution, per Plea Bargain Agreement, ticket issued 6/1/19. •Dane Ralph Curry, Baker, resisting arrest, per Plea Bargain Agreement/sentencing held 2/6/2020 per Restitution, fine of $575

Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day Feb. 16 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Feb. 17 - President’s Day; Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., library basement. Feb. 18 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. Feb. 19 - Easy Does It Al-Anon, 5-6 p.m., Library basement, bring conference approved literature; City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement. Feb. 20 - Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-748-2990. Feb. 23 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. Feb. 24 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God Fellowship Hall. Feb. 25 - Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room; Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30

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Plevna public meetings show support for volleyball The community of Plevna showed its support for bringing girls volleyball back, according to the school superintendent. A proposal for re-establishing a Cougars girls volleyball program was made by about a half-dozen students during the December meeting of the school board, according to Nick Schumacher, the Plevna superintendent. “The public was overwhelmingly in favor of creating a Plevna Cougar volleyball program. There was a good discussion of the pitfalls and issues that may arise, but overwhelmingly the public was in support,” the superintendent said. The biggest community input came in the first of two public meets, he said. The first meeting had the largest attendance, with more than 25 to 30 people in the audience, while a second meeting, held Monday evening, drew a handful. “I think everybody that wanted to say something, said it at the first meeting,” the superintendent said. “There are many important obstacles that we need to be pro-active about addressing, should the board decide that we want to pursue this further - all the way from logistical issues, to equipment, coaches. “There are many things to consider, there are lots of moving parts on this one,” he added. If the board approves adding the sport, then the next step would be to dissolve co-operative agreement the school has with Baker. “The Plevna Board of Trustees and the Baker Board of Trustees would then need independently agree to dissolve the co-operative and then the MHSA would need to approve that,” he said. Two years ago, Plevna had no students playing volleyball in the Baker program, he added.

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In the fall of 2019, that number changed. “This year, we had two high school girls that played with the Baker volleyball co-operative,” Schumacher said. The next MHSA executive board meeting will be in April and the program would need to be approved there before it can really get started, he said. “They do have some very strict timelines on things (at MHSA). Whatever our boards decide in March, those decisions would be presented to the MHS in April.” If the state approves restarting the volleyball program, then Plevna would be on a tight timetable to be ready for volleyball season to start in the fall, the superintendent said. “That leaves us with three months to procure all the equipment and get the program up and running before the start of the season in mid-August. “We do have some of the old equipment, but we would be looking at purchasing new equipment for a new program,” Schumacher explained. In addition, the program would also need coaches, he said. “We’ll need to make sure we have everything ready to go. Should we decide to move forward, failure would not be an option with the logistics and planning.” According to superintendent, there could be as many as two dozen girls interested in the sport in Plevna. “We are looking at anywhere between nine and 12 to 13 students at each level (high school and middle school).” In addition, there was some community interest in trying to have a sport clinic during the summer to focus on the skills and techniques needed to play volleyball, the superintendent added. “We will definitely need to start coaching the fundamentals,” he added.

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(Helena, MT) - Rural Montana families now have a new way to prepare their children for kindergarten at home thanks to a large federal grant. The United States Department of Education awarded the nonprofit organization, Waterford.org an Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Expansion Grant with a goal of finding solutions to rural educational challenges in five western states through the Waterford UPSTART program. Montana is the fourth largest state in the country but there’s an average of only seven people per square mile. The communities and reservations are isolated and rural, yet the state is home to more than 800 schools and 400 school districts. Montana’s Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jule Walker, recognizes the state’s challenges and believes Waterford UPSTART could affect positive change, saying, “Montana is a rural state with many families unable to access early childhood education opportunities within their local community. UPSTART will allow parents to access high-quality early education resources online, giving families the ability to jumpstart their child’s education regardless of where they live in our state.” This $14.2 million grant will bring the Waterford UPSTART program to five Western states. The pilots began in Wyoming, North Dakota, and Idaho last year, now South Dakota and Montana are enrolling for 2020. Waterford.org was awarded the EIR expansion grant after successfully serving rural families in Utah. “We’re grateful to be recognized for the important work we’ve been doing in Utah for a decade,” said Benjamin Heuston, CEO of Waterford.org. “Across the country, some 2.2 million 4-year-olds lack access to early education, and we’re eager to put this grant to use helping students in five more states prepare for a successful academic career, no matter their location or socioeconomic background.” Families can register by going to www.waterfordupstart.org Spots are limited and enrollment ends May 15, 2020. Restrictions apply. Waterford.org Waterford.org is an early education nonprofit with a mission to achieve universal literacy for children through equity, access, and parent empowerment. Waterford develops educational tools that guide students along adaptive, individualized learning paths toward fluent reading and lifelong learning. We empower parents as a child’s first teacher, and we support teachers in taking the right actions at the right time for their students. In total, Waterford.org serves more than 300,000 children every year through all of our programs, and that number is continually growing. Waterford UPSTART Waterford UPSTART helps four-year-old children prepare for school at home and at no cost. Children develop foundational reading and social-emotional skills, and parents are empowered to become their child’s first and most influential teachers. The children use adaptive software just 15 minutes a day, five days a week in the year before they start school. Waterford UPSTART also fuels family involvement in their child’s early education through parent coaches and fun educational activities parents can complete with their children offline. Waterford UPSTART has been rigorously tested and proven, earning the program a federal EIR grant and the title of a TED Audacious project. Independent research shows the average Waterford UPSTART graduate enters kindergarten reading at nearly a first-grade level and maintains those gains through the fourth grade.

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Funeral service for Ellen Dockter, 90, of Baker, was held on Feb. 8, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, Baker, with Pastor Levi Durfey officiating. Burial followed in Bonnievale Cemetery. Ellen passed away on Feb. 1, 2020 at Superior Care Villa in Baker. Ellen C. Dockter was born Feb. 28, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Elma Ranum, in Ismay, MT. She was raised on a ranch in the Knowlton area and went to country school (Foundation) for eight years. She then attended Baker High School for four years. After school, Ellen attended Billings Business College. She then returned to Baker where she started working for Attorney’s Al Hansen and Russell Culver for 16

If you heard polka music on the wind the morning of Feb. 1, you can be certain the gates of heaven had opened and Roy Tunby was dancing his way inside for his anticipated reunion with family and friends. Roy Hieronymous Heyerdahl Tunby, a proud Norwegian, was born in Houghton, SD on Feb. 12, 1921 to Helga (Nygaard) Tunby and Hieronymous (Rony) Tunby. He passed away just days shy of his 99th birthday. Roy was the oldest of eight children. He moved to Montana in 1925 where the family homesteaded near Westmore, MT. He went to Dry Fork school, a one room schoolhouse, through the 8th grade, and then graduated from Baker High School. From there, like many men of that time, he joined the Marine Corp and was a radio operator and chief. He was part of the 4th Marine Division and served in the South Pacific seeing combat on the Marshall Islands, Saipan and Tinian. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a proud Marine and for many years was the oldest living Marine in Bozeman. Roy met the love of his life, Marion Gail, at a YMCA dance in Denver, CO and they were married on Oct. 1, 1949. They moved to Bozeman

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in 1958, had three children, and built their life in the Gallatin Valley. Roy worked for the FAA until his retirement, and then worked for the Electrical Engineering department at Montana State University until he retired for a second time. Roy was a man of many talents. He loved to figure out how things worked. His love of electronics started at a young age when he ordered a $5 Crystal Radio set from a magazine with money that he got from selling a coyote pelt. He was a ham radio operator for many years and enjoyed talking to people from all over the world. He loved to tinker with cars and built a 1924 Model T from scratch, even sewing the upholstery himself. He was a member of the Antique Car Club and often drove his Model T in the Sweet Pea parade. He loved music and loved to dance the polka! He traveled to many dances and spent his

90th birthday dancing at a polka festival in Las Vegas with his brothers. He learned to play an accordion, and was especially proud of his spaghetti and meatballs that his Italian accordion instructor taught him to make. He was a hospice volunteer after his retirement, a member of the Optimist Club, and a longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Tunby; brother, Gordon Tunby; and sisters, Helen Jensen, and Edith Johnson. Roy is survived by his children, Marcia (Ryan) McChesney, Roy (Mary) Tunby, and Maureen Tunby; granddaughters, Paige and Reilly Tunby; brothers, Rolf Tunby, Maurice Tunby; and sisters, Elphie Wood and Marie Moe. If you wish to make a donation in remembrance of Roy, please help us celebrate his love of cats, and all animals, by sending your donation to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, 1549 Cameron Bridge Road, Bozeman, MT 59718. A celebration of life will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 Graf Street, on Feb. 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares.com.

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years. She ran the Phillips 66 Truck Stop & Café with her husband for a little over a year. Ellen then worked for Attorney, Gene Huntly, and retired after 20 years. Ellen married Milton Dockter on April 8, 1954 at the First Baptist Church in Billings, MT. To this union two children were born; Daniel Milton Dockter and Debra Ellen Dockter. She and Milton were members of the First Bap-

tist Church in Baker where she taught Sunday School and was a Deaconess. Ellen is survived by her children, Daniel (Kathy) Dockter and Debra (Scott) Yagues; five grandchildren, Adam (Angie) Dockter, Amanda (Ian) Dockter Kell, Daytona Travis, Tyler (Jamie) Travis and Cheri (Kelsen) Jensen; six great-grandchildren, Kiern Dockter, Owen Kell and Wyatt Kell, Aaliyah Edqueda and Preston and Madisyn Asher. (Boo and Bella) She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton; brother, Joseph Ranum; and granddaughter, Rikki Travis. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. stevensonfuneralhome. com.

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Villa Happenings

Superior Care Villa residents spent an afternoon making wooden LOVE signs for Valentine’s Day. Pictured are Superior Care Villa residents Hilda Sieler and Erna Losing diligently painting.

Superior Care Villa artists Elsie Turbiville and Betty Kusler are busy perfecting their Valentine masterpieces.

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The February meeting of Willard Homemakers was held at the Baker Senior Center with members wearing red to represent Heart Month. The meeting began with EMT Steve Schweigert presenting a program on “Hands Only CPR” - a measure to help save lives of heart attack victims without the mouth-tomouth breathing. Members were able to practice the technique on dummies and found out that it takes a lot of strength to do properly. This technique should be learned by everyone. Our local EMS volunteers are to be commended for the job they do. Following a soup luncheon provided by Lola, the meetings business included the wrap-up of serving lunch at the Winter Ag Series in January. Quilts of Valor were discussed and Janice will do some more research on that. We will help host the Blood Drive snacks for March 24. The next meeting will be March 3 at 6 p.m. at the Baker Senior Center with Janice Buck as hostess. The program will be Carter and Jessa Gion visiting about their recent participation in the Fort Robinson Outbreak Spiritual Run.

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Lion club members will again be hosting bingo games for high school scholarships at The Center on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. If you’re eighteen or older come support them. Scores were close between pinochle players Feb. 9 at The Center. Marj Peterson and Iven Felt led the pack with Vina Varner and Carl Hepperle only 90 points behind tying for third and fourth. Vina, Carl and Delbert Schweigert tied for the most double pinochles. Everyone can join the games at The Center on Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.

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Miles City Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2020 The 6th Annual Miles City Cowboy Poetry Gathering will be hosted by the Range Riders Museum on Sunday, March 1. Entertainment will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with local talent Gail Shaw from Miles City, performing old classic country songs. A roast beef dinner will be served at noon. The featured performers Paul Larson, Karen Stockett, and Chuck Larsen are scheduled to perform during the Main Show at 1 p.m. The event will finish out with an Open Mic session about 3 p.m. with a limit of one poem/song per individual and conclude at 4 p.m. Featured performer Paul Larson acquired many talents before making his home in the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota, just a bit outside the small community of Rochford. He’s spent several years on the road competing in and judging rodeos. He qualified and competed in Charlotte SC at the Worlds Finals Rodeo in 1997 in the team roping event. His talent serves him well in South Dakota as many a neighbor call upon him for round ups and brandings. He is also a talented carpenter and takes much pride in custom building. Whether it is a patio or log cabin in the hills or remodeling an 1800 building in Deadwood all are impressed with his artisanship, honesty, and commitment. His history of performing in rodeos and creating with a hammer and nail made following his passion for music a seamless fabric of a cowboy. Known for his baritone voice and cowboy yodel, he was once introduced by an announcer as a man with the voice he’d hire to ride circles around a rangy herd of cows to keep them quiet through the evening. Growing up on a farm in South Dakota, Chuck Larsen had ample opportunity to…“do it all” when it came to working livestock. Early on Chuck realized that he leaned toward the horse and cow side of this lifestyle. He and

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his wife Linda now have a little place in the northeast corner of Wyoming near the community of Hulett, where they pasture a few yearlings and keep a string of good horses and mules. Chuck also finds plenty of opportunity to maintain his Cowboy Credentials, while lendin’ a hand on neighboring ranches. Every once in a while you might also catch him announcing a local rodeo, ropin’ steers, fixen’ fence or…wranglin’ a few dudes. Chuck’s unique style of writing and performing his poetry will allow you to “visualize” his cowboyin’ experiences as he relates them. Chuck’s poetry has the ability to make you roll in the aisle with laughter or bring a sentimental tear to your eye, as you hear, see and become part of his performance. Karen Stockett was born on a ranch in Southeastern Montana. She moved to Texas and became a college math instructor, where she met her husband, Lee. They moved back to Montana and had a daughter, Jess, who now helps run the ranch. She is thankful for the many opportunities God has given her and for the chance to share her passion for horses, cows and the ranching lifestyle with others. She enjoys doing cowboy poetry and she writes about cows, horses, God’s help, and good people. Her daughter has put together two books of her poems, “Blue Montana Skies” and “Summer Montana Sunsets. The poetry gathering is a fund raiser for the Range Riders Museum and the cost is $25 for the meal, entertainment, and open mic. The event is held in the Pioneer Hall of the museum. Tickets are available at the door but seating is limited. It is recommended that you reserve ticket that can be picked up at the door. You can call/text Sharon Moore at 406852-0722, Bunny Miller at 406-852-4949 to reserve your tickets or register for Open Mic

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4-H Shooting Sport Success The Carter County 4-H Shooting Stars hosted their seventh annual Invitational Shoot on Feb. 1, 2020 at the Fallon County Indoor Shooting Range and Fallon County Exhibit Hall. There were 94 4-H youth from Carter, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Rosebud/Treasure, Stillwater and Wibaux Counties that participated. Numerous individuals and businesses in Carter, Custer, Fallon and Yellowstone County offered their support to the youth involved in the shooting sports program. Additionally, Fallon County 4-H Shooting Sports volunteered their time and knowledge to help with this event. The event would not have been possible without all the volunteers and the community support! The Carter County 4-H Shooting Sports leaders started this invitational seven years ago because all the 4-H Shooting Sports competitions were on the western side of the state. They thought there would be an interest and the opportunity to host one on the eastern side of the state. It turned out that there was tremendous support from other 4-H Shooting Sports programs and from the 4-H Center in Bozeman. The Invitational is a great opportunity for the 4-H members to practice in a competitive setting before the State Shoot in Bozeman which will be held in March. All youth that competed are a part of their local 4-H Shooting Sports program and have been practicing and learning proper safety procedures throughout the fall and winter. Youth competed in air pistol, air rifle, and archery. The majority of the youth were between 9 and 12 years old, but there were also some very competitive shooters in the older age divisions. Carter County Shooting Stars are looking forward to next year’s invitational and growing and improving the 4-H Shooting Sports program in Southeastern Montana. 4-H Shooting Sports is the most popular project in Montana, closely follow by live-

stock projects. 4-H Shooting Sports project help youth learn firearm safety, positive youth development, and life skills. It also is a great opportunity to build youth-adult partnerships. Shooting Sports competitions are intended to provide a friendly learning atmosphere and to promote the 4-H spirit. For more information about 4-H Shooting Sports or the local 4-H program contact your Fallon/ Carter County Extension Office 406-778-7110. 7th Annual Carter County 4-H Shooting Stars Invitational Winners Air Rifle: 9-10 Year Old Division 1. Allie Haus (Rosebud/ Treasure) 167 2. Caden Muscha (Custer) 162 3. Weston Strub (Carter) 162 11-12 Year Old Division 1. Danica Gamble (Rosebud/Treasure) 232 2. Kaylie McCaffree (Rosebud/Treasure) 191 3. Reuben Kinzer (Powder River) 173 13-14 Year Old Division 1. Breelyn McCaffree (Rosebud/Treasure) 245 2. Lilly Harris (Rosebud/ Treasure) 229 3. Adisyn Gamble (Rosebud/Treasure) 225 15-19 Year Old Division 1. Cadence Blankenship (Custer) 247 2. Talen Miller (Custer) 242 3. Sidny Scherman (Fallon) 223 Top Rifle Team: Rosebud/ Treasure County: (L. Harris, B. McCaffree, A. Gamble, D. Gamble) Top Overall Rifle Shooter: Cadence Blankenship (Custer) Air Pistol: 9-12 Year Old Division 1. Hadli Anderson (Custer) 363 2. Kale Dunning (Custer) 356 3. Carson Ostendorf (Custer) 350 13-14 Year Old Division 1. Owen Murray (Custer) 338 2. Jack Layton (Custer) 321 3. Sheldon Johnson (Fallon) 105

15-19 Year Old Division 1. Cadence Blankenship (Custer) 304 2. Garrett Johnson (Wibaux.) 238 Top Pistol Team: Custer Count: (J. Layton, C. Logan, C. Ostendorf, Miles Wacker) Top Overall Pistol Shooter: Hadli Anderson (Custer) Archery: Bare Bow 9-10 Year Old Division 1. Kade VerWolf (Powder River) 207 X1 2. Roger Beach (Carter) 83 3. Shelby Barnett (Fallon) 35 Bare Bow 11-12 Year Old Division 1. Darren VerWolf (Powder River) 176 1 2. Logan Scherman (Fallon) 152 3. Savannah Gebhardt (Wibaux) 156 Bare Bow 13-14 Year Old Division 1. Vallerie Gebhardt (Wibaux) 79 Bare Bow 15-19 Year Old Division 1. Garrett Johnson (Wibaux) 229 X3 2. Sidny Scherman (Fallon) 204 X2 Bow Hunter 9-10 Year Old Division 1. Weston Strub (Carter) 235 X2 2. Reese Lecoe (Fallon) 229 3. Colyn Higgin (Carter) 228 X1 Bow Hunter 11-12 Year Old Division 1. Trevin Lecoe (Fallon) 261 X1 2. Nicole O’Connell (Carter) 255 X4 3. David Hecker (Wibaux) 243 X1 Bow Hunter 13-14 Year Old Division 1. Greyson Arithson (Powder River) 293 X11 2. Cardell Laughery (Carter) 284 X8 3. Ethan Weinmeister (Treasure) 267 X4 Bow Hunter 15-19 Year Old Division

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The Spartan Scroll Spartan Basketball Spartans host the Forsyth Dogies

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Senior Teight Madler is happy to autograph his Super Hero cape that the gave to his friend Keaton DuCharme. Photo by Katie DuCharme

Super Heroes show up in Force

It’s a plane, it’s a bird, it’s Superman! If you were at the basketball games on Feb. 7 when the Baker Spartans hosted the Forsyth Dogies, you saw many students and some fans dressed as Super Heroes. They were there to recognize two young boys with ties to the Baker community who are battling serious health issues. The two children are Lance Lawrence, the son of Eric Lawrence and Jill Dana (and nephew to Baker teacher Blake Schwagler and grandson to Mariann Callen) and Jaxson Apple, the son of Tanner and Catelynn Apple (and nephew to Riley O’Donnell and grandson to Jodie and Casey O’Donnell). The proceeds from the Freshman Class’s cake raffle were designated for the families of these two boys, as were several items from the Student Council Silent Auction. Individuals who donated items for the Student Council Silent Auction include Makenna Chandler (Forsyth student), Kristen Fleury (Head women’s softball coach at DSU), Terry Curry (former teacher and co-owner of All4U), Diane Vangorden, BHS librarian and French teacher; Alyson Lineback, Elementary Secretary; Carole Bettenhausen, BHS English and Spanish teacher; and Darby Bettenhausen, BHS graduate.

On Feb. 7, the Baker Spartans hosted the Forsyth Dogies. The Spartans came out strong and led 13 - 7 after the first quarter. In the second quarter the Dogies rallied and made a comeback. When the buzzer rang at the end of the half, the Dogies led 26 - 23. After the half both teams battled but the third quarter showed the Spartans trailing by 3. In the fourth quarter, the Spartans worked hard to come back but couldn’t get the edge. Forsyth finished on top by two, 48 - 46. Senior Teight Madler led the Spartans with 14 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Jacob Wang scored 12 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and had 1 assist. Caleb Ploeger had 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Konner Flint finished with 5 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Jaxson Tronstad ended the night with 3 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist. Trent Collins had 5 rebounds and 1 steal. Garrett Lesh had 3 rebounds and Logan Graham had 1 rebound.

Boys JV against Forsyth

The Baker Boys JV team had an excellent matchup with Forsyth on Feb. 7, with a final score of 35-13 for the Spartans. Sophomore Garrett Lesh led the Spartans with an impressive 20 points overall, along with 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Ethan Gundlach was next in scoring with 6 points and 3 rebounds. Rory Lingle put in 3 points for the win. Nathan Schallenberger and Logan Graham finished the evening with 2 points each,

while Byrant O’Connor had 1 point and 2 rebounds and Guy Lesh had 1 point. Jory Miller contributed 5 rebounds to the Spartans’ victory.

Baker Girls Varsity lose to Forsyth

The Baker Girls’ Varsity team faced a tough opponent when they hosted the Forsyth Dogies on Feb. 7. The Lady Spartans had a tough night scoring, finishing the evening with a 20-40 loss to the Dogies. The Spartans were led by Anika Ploeger and Mya Hadley, who both ended the evening with 6 points. Emily had 7 rebounds and 1 steal, while Mya had 4 rebounds. Macee Hadley scored 3 points for the Spartans and had 1 rebound, while Peyton Janeway and Emily Shumaker each put in 2 points. Peyton had 4 rebounds and 4 steals and Emily had 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Halle Burdick finished the evening with 1 point, 5 rebounds and 1 steal. While they weren’t able to score for the Spartans, Shelby Moore had 2 rebounds and 4 steals, Rilee Pettersen had 2 rebounds and 2 steals and Harlee Graham had 1 rebound and 2 steals.

Girls JV basketball falls to Forsyth By Zachery Craig

The Forsyth Dogie basketball teams traveled to Baker on Feb. 7 to compete against the Baker Spartans. Baker’s JV girls basketball team fell to Forsyth’s JV girls basketball team, losing by 9 in a 4940 effort. The lead scorer was Eve Uecker, who had 13 points, 1 rebound and 2 steals. McKenna Griffith scored 4 points and led the team in rebounds with 7 rebounds and also had 2 steals. Sophia Dulin had 5 points, 6 rebounds and led the team with 6 steals. Ashlynn Lutts had 4 points, 2 assists,

News from the Baker Schools 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Riley Pettersen scored 6 points, 1 assist, and grabbed 2 rebounds. Alex Williams had 6 points, 1 assist, 2 rebounds and 5 steals. Harlee Graham finished with 2 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound and 3 steals. The team faces Miles City on Feb. 11 at home.

Girls C-Squad loses a close game to Forsyth By Carole Bettenhausen

The Lady Spartans C-Squad lost a close game to Forsyth when they hosted the Dogies on the Spartan court on Feb. 7, ending the game 35-41. Eve Uecker led the Spartans in scoring, ending the night with 13 points, 3 rebounds and 4 steals. Teja Dietz put in 7 points for her team, along with 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Harlee Graham had 6 points and also 4 rebounds as she helped battle the Dogies. Hallie Flint scored 4 points and had 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Kendall Shepherd scored 3 for Spartans and also had 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Makala Gallegos finished the scoring off with 2 points; Makala also led the Spartans in rebounds with 6 total and also had 1 rebound.

Boys Varsity falls to Wolf Point

By Carole Bettenhausen

The Spartan Boys Varsity basketball team put up an admirable fight against the Wolf Point Wolves, outscoring them 19 to 14 in the final quarter, but their best efforts were not enough to overcome the earlier deficits. The Spartans fell to Wolf Point 53-66 on Feb. 8 in Wolf Point. Senior Caleb Ploeger had an impressive 20 points during the Spartans’ battle with the Wolves, along with 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Juniors Teight Madler and Konner Flint tied with 10

points each; Teight also had 1 rebound while Konner had 3 rebounds. Garrett Lesh put in 4 points for the Spartans and pulled down 6 rebounds for the evening. Jaxson Tronstad finished the game with 3 points and 6 rebounds. Jacob Wang, Trent Collins, and Logan Graham each had 2 points; Jacob also had 6 rebounds, while Trent had 4 rebounds and 2 steals and Logan had 2 rebounds and 1 steal. The Spartans will be at home on Saturday, Feb. 15, when they host St. Labre for their final game before heading to tournaments.

Boys JV and C-Squad are defeated by Wolf Point

The Baker boys teams faced some tough competition with the Wolf Point Wolves on, Feb. 8 when they travelled to Wolf Point. The boys’ C-Squad lost a close match 30-34. Guy Lesh led the Spartans in scoring with 12 points overall, along with 6 rebounds and 6 steals. Bryant O’Connor put in 7 points for the Spartans and had 11 rebounds and 2 steals. Nathan Schallenberger and Ethan Gundlach each contributed 4 points, while Nathan had 5 rebounds and Ethan 2. Rory Lingle scored 3 points and had 2 rebounds and 2 steals, with Walker Hadley claiming 3 rebounds in this close matchup. The boys JV team put up a fight but ended up losing 4053. They were led by Logan Graham, who finished the evening with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 3 steals. Garrett Lesh and Ethan Gundlach tied with 8 points each, while Garrett had the most rebounds for the Spartans with 14 and Ethan had 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Jory Miller and Jaxson Tronstad each put in 4 points; Jory had 2 rebounds and Jaxon had 4. Finishing out the scoring with 2 points

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~~~~~~~100th day of school~~~~~~~

Lincoln school held a food drive for the 100th day of school. Over 400 non-perishable food items were donated and given given to the Fallon County Community Cupboard.

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Cougar Tracks

News from the Plevna School

Cougar Basketball Girls’ Varsity basketball

Boys’ JV basketball

On Feb. 4, the Plevna Cougars hosted the Terry Terriers. The girls played a tough and intense game. Chloe Tudor led the scoreboard by putting in a total of 20 points including two 3-pointers. Next was Jenna Paul with 7 points and Dacy Buerkle with 6 points. Sophia Schumacher and Jaeda Paul both tipped in 2 points. Jenna Paul shot 3/5 free throws and Sophia Schumacher had 2/2 for her free throws. The final score was Plevna 37 and Terry 13. On Feb. 6, the Plevna High School basketball teams welcomed the Melstone Broncs. The Lady Cougars played tough defense against the top team in the district. Chloe Tudor was at the top of the scoreboard with 15 points, three of which were 3-pointers. Jenna Paul tipped in 4 points. Sophia Schumacher scored 2 points, and Dacy Buerkle made 1 point. The final score was Plevna 22 and Melstone 53. On Feb. 8, the Plevna Cougar basketball teams loaded onto the bus traveling to Busby where they faced the Eagles. After playing a fast-paced game, the girls lost Plevna 47 to Northern Cheyenne 68. At the top of the scoreboard, we find Chloe Tudor with 24 points, 2 baskets that were 3-pointers. Following her, Jenna Paul made 8 points and Dacy Buerkle scored 6 points. Sophia Schumacher scored 5 points and Jaeda Paul tipped in 4 points. Chloe Tudor was 4/4 for her free throws.

On Feb. 4, the Plevna High School basketball teams hosted the Terry Terriers for an eventful night of basketball. To begin the night, the JV boys’ team came out and played a hard and fast-paced game. Leading the score board we found Bret Edgell with 7 points, Cooper Peterson with 4 points, and Nick Buerkle putting in 2 points. Sadly, the boys were not able to pull off the win with the final score being Plevna 13 and Terry 47. On Feb. 6, the Plevna High School basketball teams faced off against the Melstone Broncs at home. The night began with the JV boys playing a very eventful game. Cooper Peterson leading the scoreboard had 12 points, Seth Carroll tipped in 4 points, both Nick Buerkle and Bret Edgell each put in 3-point shot, and Hadyn Mellon put in 2 points. Hadyn Mellon was 2/2 on his free throws and Cooper Peterson was 6/9. When the final buzzer rang, the scoreboard read Plevna 24 Melstone 66. On Feb. 8, the Plevna basketball teams loaded the bus to travel to Busby where they played the Northern Cheyenne Eagles. Upon their arrival, the boys’ team came out and played a very fast paced and hard fought game. Having the most points of the night was Seth Carroll with 12, Bret Edgell with 11, Hayden Mellon put in 10, one of his shots being a 3-pointer. Cooper Peterson had 7 points, and Nick Buerkle knocked in one 3- pointer. Seth Carroll was 4/4 in his free throws. At the end of the game, the scoreboard read Plevna 43 Northern Cheyenne 86.

By Jaeda Paul

Jenna (far right, back row) with her SEC

Winter FCCLA SEC meeting By Jenna Paul

On Jan. 26, Jenna Paul and Mrs. Robertus, adviser, traveled to Bozeman for a Winter FCCLA State Executive Council (SEC) meeting. Upon arrival, they stopped for a quick lunch and headed to the hotel conference room. The group started the meeting with a quick icebreaker. Then, they began discussion on the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. They finalized scripts and rehearsed their parts. Next, they began work on writing the State Skit Script. They took a quick break for supper before returning to the conference room. They ended the day of meetings with ideas for decorations. The State Council decided that a trip for ice cream was necessary after the long day. The group retired to their hotel rooms to get some rest before the next day of planning. The following day the group meeting started with another icebreaker. They had a little exercise with a Scavenger Hunt around the hotel before continuing their work. The State Council worked more on scripts, and rehearsed the First Session Skit. Then, they broke into committees. Jenna worked on the District Meeting Agenda as well as the Second Session Script. The group reconvened to take a few photos. Then, they recorded their Final Walk Videos, thanking people who inspired them and encouraging the next group of FCCLA members. The group ate lunch with the Montana FCCLA Board of Directors. After a few tearful goodbyes, the group parted ways and headed home.

By Nick Buerkle

Jaiden Dulin stole the ball from the Terry players.

Hadyn Mellon driving in to put in a basket.

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GOOD LUCK AT DISTRICT 4-C TOURNAMENTS

Plevna Lady Cougars!

February 19 - 22, 2020 Custer County District High School • Miles City, Montana (Look for bracket in paper next week.)

Back Row (l-r): Darcy Buerkle, Jaeda Paul, Jenna Paul, Chloe Tudor, Jaiden Dulin; Front Row (l-r) Tylee Rieger, Sophia Shumacher; Coached by Mrs. Spencer

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COUGAR TRACKS

Plevna 1st Semester 7-12th Honor Roll

FROM PAGE 7

Congratulations to the 1st Semester Grades 7th12th Honor Roll Students (3.0 and higher): HS Honor Roll: Grade 11 Dacy Buerkle, Bret Edgell, Jenna Paul, Trinity Rieger, Ashley Sander Grade 10 Chloe Tudor Grade 9 Nicholas Buerkle, Isabelle Cuppy, Ruilin Li, Jaeda Paul Grade 8 Madison Butori, Noah McLachlan, Tylee Rieger, Sophia Schumacher, Whitney Thielen Grade 7 Hayden Lane, Tonna MacYeaple, Billie Jo Miller, Trae Oberlander, Sophia Tudor

(l-r) Camdon Robertus, Kellan Knuths and Mason Lai stacking 100 cups.

First grade with 100 Day hats (l-r) Sierra Wiedmer, Shiloh Pinkey, Mason Lai, Emory Rieger, Brynn Buerkle Kellan Knuths and Camdon Robertus.

First Grade celebrates 100 days By Jaeda Paul

February 5 is an exciting date for Mrs. Downing’s first grade class; they have been in school for one hundred days! On Feb. 5, Mrs. Downing’s first grade class finally reached the milestone of 100 days in school. To celebrate, the class wore 100 Day hats and ate delicious 100 Day cupcakes. They built towers using 100 plastic Legos, stacked 100 red cups and wrote 100 names in groups of 10. Each student brought 100 items to share with the class. They had a 100 activity workbook to fill in and complete. The students enjoyed celebrating the day.

Legal Tip of the Week

Did you know … how to find free tax filing software online? Look for online tax filing programs that say “IRS Free File program delivered by…” and then the name of the business offering the free tax filing. A new IRS rule says that businesses must use this specific name to help taxpayers more easily find free tax filing options. So, make sure you’re using a tax filing program that says “IRS Free File program.” To find in-person help with tax filing near you, visit MontanaFreeFile.org. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.

First-time Montana Tax Filers: Let the Department of Revenue know if you move The Montana Department of Revenue has an important message to income tax filers: Keep your mailing address current with the department. This is especially true for anyone filing a Montana income tax return for the first time. That’s because the department sends refunds to first-time filers only as paper checks - not by direct deposit - due to our security measures to combat fraud. And, the Post Office will not forward your refund check to your new address. That means that if the department has an incorrect address, your refund could be delayed. Other taxpayers who change their address should also keep the department updated, because the department may attempt to contact you by mail if there are

questions about your filing. Changing your address with the Montana Department of Revenue is easy. You can download a change-of-address form at MTRevenue.gov or request one from our Call Center at 406-444-6900. Montanans who haven’t filed state returns in three years or more - those who last filed in 2017 or earlier - will also receive any refund on a paper check. In 2019, more than 4,000 state income tax refund checks were returned to the department because of incorrect addresses before eventually finding their rightful owners. Remember, it could take up to 90 days to receive your refund. To check on yours, go to MTRevenue.gov.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to Montana Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by adverse weather incidents that occurred in the following primary counties in Montana, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. Declaration Number: 16264 Primary Counties: McCone, Richland, Roosevelt and Wibaux Neighboring Counties: Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Prairie, Sheridan and Valley in Montana; and Golden Valley, McKenzie and Williams in North Dakota Incident Type: Excessive moisture Incident Date: Aug. 10 - Oct. 31, 2019 Deadline: 9/30/2020

Congratulations to the Plevna Boy’s JV for a fine season.

Good Luck in your final games of the season this weekend. Back Row (l-r): Cooper Peterson, Seth Carroll, Bret Edgell, Hadyn Mellon, Noah McLachlan; Front Row (l-r) Ruilin Li, Brentan Beyers, Nick Buerkle; Coached by Mr. Bollinger

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SPARTAN BASKETBALL

FROM PAGE 6

each were Guy Lesh, Bryant O’Connor, and Nathan Schallenberger. Bryant also had 2 rebounds and Nathan 7.

Lady Spartans tame the Wolf Point Wolves

Old West Auction highlights rare local treasures By Brad Mosher

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By Halle Burdick

On Feb. 8, the Spartans traveled to Wolf Point to challenge the Wolves. The Lady Spartans had a slow start to the game and at the end of the first quarter the Wolves led by 10. The Spartans fired back in the second quarter to tie the game, and finished the game with a final score of 53-47. Mya Hadley and Shelby Moore led the team each having 10 points. Mya had 2 rebounds and 1 steal, and Shelby had 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 rebounds. Halle Burdick had 9 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals and Emily Shumaker had 6 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Anika Ploeger and Rilee Pettersen had 5 points each, while Anika had 4 assists, 4 rebounds and 4 steals, and Rilee had 9 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 assist. Macee Hadley and Peyton Janeway each scored 3. Macee had 6 steals, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, while Peyton had 7 rebounds and 1 assist. Harlee Graham scored 2 points, had 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 assist.

Girls JV team is victorious over Wolf Point

By Carole Bettenhausen

The Spartans Girls JV team scored a resounding victory over Wolf Point when they travelled to play the Wolves on their home court on Feb. 8, winning the game 53-30. Alex Williams led the Spartans in scoring with a 14 point total for the evening, along with 6 rebounds and 5 steals. Close on her heels was Ashlyn Lutts, who put in 10 points for the Spartans and had 3 rebounds and 6 steals. Harlee Graham scored 7 points for the evening and backed those points up with 1 rebound and 6 steals. Sophia Dulin added 6 points to the Spartans’ win, along with 2 rebounds and 3 steals. Rilee Pettersen finished the game with 5 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal. Makala Gallegos and Eve Uecker each had 4 points; Makala had 1 steal and Eve had 1 rebound and 4 steals. McKenna Griffith scored 3 points for the Spartans, along with having 5 rebounds and 5 steals.

They are names from the past. Agnes Stender and Mabel Gratz of Ismay, MT. Carl Sather of Ollie, MT. Lyder Narveson, Keith Ellingson and Lewis P. Sack of Bowman, ND. They are local history writ in pounded metal signs on 10-gallon old cream cans, some with ties to families from Carlyle, Reeder, Scranton, Baker, Rhame and Marmarth, among others. Some of the communities have disappeared over the years, while others are spelled wrong. There are approximately two dozen of the large metal containers used decades ago which will be on the auction block Friday and Saturday in the Four Seasons Pavilion when Bob Penfield holds another Old West auction. According to Penfield, the cream cans will just be one of the items up for auction. “There will be a lot of books and about 20 percent of the books will be

those large coffee table-type books,” he said, adding that there will be a large assortment of antique items. “The cream cans will be primarily from the Bowman-Baker-Marmarth area,” he explained. “There will be at least 25 cream cans with the original owner and have a brass tag on them. They don’t use them anymore. “The average old rancher would milk enough cows to fill them. They would put them on the railroad and send them in to where ever they were processed. The 10-gallon can was the biggest size you could get onto a railroad,” he added. “it was a popular way to ship your cream to market.” Another item he was proud of putting up for auction was an old buffalo hide scale. “It was for weighing buffalo when there were lots of buffalo around,” he said. “There are very few of those in circulation anymore.” Penfield, who grew up in Lemmon, just south of the state line, said his father built one of the first stockyards in the western part of the United States in the South Dakota border town. It is the 34th year the auction has been conducted in Bowman, he added.

LIFTT announces 142 animals tested positive for CWD thus far new Independent during 2019/20 sampling Living Specialist By Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks submitted 6,977 samples for chronic wasting disease testing during the 2019 season, which ran from April 1, 2019, to Jan. 29, 2020. Of those samples, 142 tested positive for the fatal disease, including 86 whitetailed deer, 53 mule deer, two moose and one elk. These were Montana’s first detections in moose and wild elk. FWP’s priority sampling areas in 2019 included southeastern Montana, the Philipsburg area, the Hi-Line area and the Libby area. Special CWD hunts, which required CWD testing of harvested deer, were held in the Libby and Moffat Bridge areas. FWP also offered free statewide testing to hunters who submitted their own samples. Of the 6,977 total samples, 38 percent were collected from outside the priority sampling areas and about 15 percent were collected and submitted by hunters themselves. In 2019, we detected new CWD-positive areas in northwestern Montana (Libby), southwestern Montana (near Sheridan and Twin Bridges),

and in eastern and southeastern Montana. In addition, we expanded the boundaries of known CWD-positive areas with new detections south of Highway 2 along the HiLine, and north of the Yellowstone River in southcentral Montana.

Among CWD-positive hunt districts, estimated prevalence ranged from less than one percent to seven percent in mule deer and less than one percent to four percent in white-tailed deer. In the town of Libby, 13 percent of hunter-harvested or trapped white-tailed deer were positive for CWD, and four percent were positive outside of town within the Libby CWD Management Zone. Since FWP’s renewed surveillance efforts in 2017, when CWD was first discovered in the wild in Montana, FWP has tested 11,020 samples statewide. With the main sampling season over, FWP will review management strategies and other collected information to make plans for the next necessary steps in managing the disease. FWP will continue to collect samples from symptomatic animals throughout the

year. In addition to the FWP’s sampling efforts of wild cervids, the Montana Department of Livestock reported in January, that a single game farm elk in eastern Montana tested positive for CWD. The disease has not been identified in domestic cervids in Montana since 1999. DOL placed the herd under quarantine and is conducting an epidemiological investigation. CWD is a fatal disease that can affect the nervous system of deer, elk and moose. Transmission can most commonly occur through direct contact between animals, including urine, feces, saliva, blood and antler velvet. Carcasses of infected animals may serve as a source of environmental contamination as well and can infect other animals that come into contact with that carcass. There is no known transmission of CWD to humans, however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that hunters who harvest an animal in an area where CWD is known to be present have their animal tested. If the animal tests positive, CDC advises against eating the meat

Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) is pleased to announce the hiring of Megan Child as an independent living specialist to be based in the Miles City area. As an IL specialist Child will act as LIFTT’s front line presence in many eastern Montana communities providing the region’s disability community with programs and services in several core areas including: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, Skills Training, Youth Transition, and Institutional Transitions. Child holds a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Montana State University Bozeman and has previously worked as a case manager with Youth Dynamics and as an independent living specialist with Montana Independent Living Project both in Bozeman. Child and her family live on a farm outside of Miles City where they raise chickens and goats. Child can be reached Monday through Friday 8-5 at 406-851-8378 or mchild@liftt.org. About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): As the center for independent living for 18 counties in Southeastern Montana, Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) is committed to providing programs and services that help to empower persons with disabilities to break down the physical, bureaucratic and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities. Disclaimer: LIFTT is funded in whole or in part through contracts with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The statements herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Department.

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Baker High School Spartans Eastern District 3-B

Basketball Tournament February 19 - 22, 2020 Colstrip High School Colstrip, Montana (Look for bracket in paper next week.)

Back: Manager Camryn Collins, Trent Collins, Jaxson Tronstad, Jacob Wang, Teight Madler, Caleb Ploeger, Manager Alissa Bohle. Front: Riley O’Donnell, Jory Miller, Logan Graham, Konner Flint, Garrett Lesh

Back row: Peyton Janeway, Halle Burdick, Shelby Moore, Mya Hadley, Anika Ploeger, McKenna Griffith, Emily Shumaker, Manager Taylor Bertsch. Front: Alex Williams, Sophia Dulin, Macee Hadley, Harlee Graham, Rilee Pettersen, Eve Uecker, Ashlyn Lutts.

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HELP WANTED FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Located between Baker and Ekalaka, MT. Work consists of 70% farm and 30% ranch work. Full-time foreman position. Requires five years of experience, must be able to operate an air seeder and have mechanical experience. Base equivalent pay over $20/hr., includes modern five bdrm home, option to run cows (first 25 free!). Call for additional benefits and bonuses. **Another full-time position requiring less experience is also available. Includes housing and separate yard. Compatible team members encouraged to apply. Call or text 406-975-6236. 7-9c ____________________ SCOUT ENERGY IS NOW HIRING MEASUREMENT TECHNICIANS AND BOOSTER OPERATORS: Job responsibilities for these two positions will be to maintain and operate gas metering equipment, maintaining and operating natural gas compressors, and locating lines. Mechanical and computer skills necessary. Must be able to lift 50#. Employment is contingent on drug screening and background check. Apply online at https://www.scoutep.com/ careers, fill out application and attach resume. Any questions, contact Jason Bechtold 406-939-2072, Scout Energy, Box 192, Baker, MT 59313 . 7-8c ____________________ HELP WANTED: The City of Baker, MT is accepting a completed standard employment application for a full-time police officer. The applicant must be of legal age and possess a valid driver’s license. Possessing POST Certification is preferred. Applications will be evaluated based on education, experience, and overall suitability. Requirements for this position are passing an initial interview, written testing exam, as well as passing a comprehensive personal background investigation. In addition the applicant must pass the required medical and psychological exam. If not already POST certified the successful applicant will be required to attend and successfully complete the 12 week law enforcement academy in Helena. In addition, the applicant must pass the State of Montana POST physical fitness requirement prior to attendance. Starting wage ranges from $20.99 to $23.74 depending on experience and/or certification. Applications may be obtained from the City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon Ave, or a Standard Application for position of Public Safety Officer in the State of Montana may be obtained from the media.dojmt.gov website. Applications must be received by the City of Baker Office or Police Department by 5 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2020. 7c

WANTED 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 __________________ HORSE BUYER: At Stockmen’s Livestock West Barn in Dickinson on March 3, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buying all horses. Good, bad, ugly or pretty! Top Dollar paid on the spot! Licensed and bonded buyer 612-839-9568. . 7-8tmc

FOR RENT FOR RENT: Four bedroom, two bath house with fenced in yard, a/c and detached one car garage. Pet considered. Contact Shawn 406-4802980. 36tfc ____________________ STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT: 5x10, 10x10, 15x20 and 10x30. Call Shawn at 406-480-2980. 46tfc

NOTICE NOTICE: Glendive Gun Show, Epec Building, 313 South Merrill, Glendive, MT, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 28, 29 & March 1; Friday, Feb. 28, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 29, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call Ernie at 406377-3969. 7-8c ____________________ NOTICE: Bowman, ND Gun Show March 6, 7, 8, 2020. 4 Seasons Pavilion. 100 - 8’ tables - $30. Open to the public Friday 3 - 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission Free. Contact Rick Stark, home 406-778-2428; cell 406-9782428. 6-10c

CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank the Baker Fire Department for putting out the fire we had at our shop on the morning of Jan. 28. And thank you to the person(s) who reported the fire. Clyde, Tina and Cayson Crawford and the Crawford’s Construction, Inc. Crew . 7c

LEGALS ALBERT R. BATTERMAN BATTERMAN LAW OFFICES, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: 406-778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FALLON COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF 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 ap-

pointed 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 _______________________ INVITATION TO BID Fallon County is soliciting bids for gravel, crushed in a pile, to be used for material on County Roads. Sealed bids in an envelope clearly marked “Crushed Road Material”, on the front of envelope will be received by the Fallon County Commissioners, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT, until Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at 11 a.m. MST. Bids will be opened and read aloud at this time. Gravel will be crushed and stockpiled in accordance with County Gravel Specifications. The Specifications are available from the Clerk and Recorders office or the County Road Department. “Each bid must expressly provide that, if awarded the bid, the bidder will enter into a formal contract with Fallon County within (30) days of the award. Each bid must further provide that if the bidder fails or refuses to enter into a formal contract, then the bidder will pay Fallon County the difference between the amount of the bidder’s bid and any excess amount for which Fallon County contracts with another party to perform the work.” No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for public opening of bids, which is Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at 11 a.m, MST. Fallon county reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to wave informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not to exceed (30) days and to accept the lowest responsible bid which is in the best interest of Fallon County, applying the preference pro-

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visions of Section 18-1-102 M. C. A., where applicable. If additional information is needed you may contact the Road Supervisor at 406-7782019 or the Clerk and Recorder, whose address and phone number is P.O. Box 846, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-8182. Dated this 3rd day of February, 2020 s/Bobby Wiedmer, Road Supervisor Fallon County Road Department 6-8c MNAXLP _______________________ Public Notice For Operating Assistance This is to notify all interested parties that Fallon County Council on Aging is applying for $65,237 under the Montana Department of Transportation’s 5311 program. The TransADE matching fund amount is $16,984. Funding will be used, in combination, for expenses associated with, and expanding services of, transportation to the general public, elderly, and persons with disabilities within Fallon County

The application is on file at 420 West Montana Ave. If requested, a public hearing will be held and a public notice indicating the location, date, and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information, or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact Fallon County Council on Aging, Transit Coordinator, 420 West Montana Ave., P.O. Box 1025, 406-778-3595 or the Montana Department of Transportation, Helena at 406-444-4210 (voice), or 406-444-7696 (TTY). Fallon County Council on Aging will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. . 7c MNAXLP _______________________

Invitation to Bid The City Council of the City of Baker, MT will accept sealed bids until 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, MT at 7:15 p.m. on that date. The bids may be mailed to the City of Baker P.O. Box 1512, Baker, MT 59313 or delivered to the Office of the City Clerk at the above street address. To provide to the City of Baker One (1) new Model 135 Excavator. Details and specifications may be obtained by contacting Luke Holestine at the City of Baker telephone 406-778-2713. All complete bids must FOB the City of Baker, MT. All Bids must be sealed and clearly marked “Excavator Bid” with the time and date of opening on the outside of the envelope. The City of Baker reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in any bid received and accept the bid which best the interest of the City of Baker. By order of the Baker City Council. s/Luke Holestine, Director of Public Works 7c MNAXLP _______________________

SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given,

that separate sealed bids for the construction of WATERFALL INSTALLATION 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 March 9, 2020; and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: Installation of a rock waterfalls, piping, pumps, electrical 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. Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project upon request to Brosz Engineering, Inc. Plan holders will receive addendum notifications via email only. The Fallon County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. Bidders will be required to attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for 1:15 p.m., local time on March 2, 2020. 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 10th Day of February 2020. s/Deb Ranum, Chairperson Fallon County Commission Baker, MT 59313 7-8c MNAXLP _______________________

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Transfer Location Of Air Quality Permit (Pursuant To Section 75-2-211, MCA and ARM Title 17, Chapter 8, Subchapter 7, Permit, Construction And Operation Of Air Contaminant Sources). Griffith Excavating Inc. will file on or about 2-11-2020 a notification of intent to transfer to location of an air quality permit with Air, Energy & Mining Division/ Air Quality Bureau of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Applicant seeks approval of its transfer of location of portable crusher diesel generator(s) up to 800 combined horsepower and 1 conveyor. Montana Air Quality Permit # 3417-02 to Section 2, Township 5 N. Range 58E Fallon County. Lat. 46.214656 Long. -104.409966. From Baker, MT travel south on Hwy 7 approx. 13 miles to the town of Willard, MT. Turn east onto Hwy 494 (Willard Rd) for approx. 1.8 miles and turn north onto Scoria Butte Rd. Follow Scoria Butte Rd north then east approx. 1.25 miles and turn north onto the private ranch road which leads up to the mine site. The AQB must review the permit transfer within 30 days of receipt of a complete notice of intent. If AQB does not approve, conditionally approve or deny a permit transfer within 30 days after receipt of a complete notice of intent to transfer, the transfer is deemed approved. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to review a

copy of the permit and the analysis of it, or to submit comments on the change of location must contact the AQB at 1520 E 6th Ave, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901 or 406-4443490. Any comments on the location transfer must be submitted to the AQB within 15 days after the date of this publication. . . 7-8c MNAXLP _______________________

NOTICE An application for two Floodplain Permits FC1302020a/b has been submitted to the Fallon County Floodplain Administrator. (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department). All Your comments and concerns are welcomed. Date of Notice: February 14, 2020 Date of Application: January 30, 2020 Applicant: WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. 2010 Montana Avenue Glendive, MT 59330 Scope/Purpose of Project: The main purpose of this project is to replace 2.8. miles of existing 12-inch pipeline that has had ongoing maintenance issues requiring continuous repairs. Replacement of old pipe will provide safe and efficient transport of natural gas to customers. The defined project area crosses the Sandstone Creek, Northeastern Tributary, and Unnamed Tributary floodplain areas. The current Project area is associated with flat to gently rolling slopes (0-5%), saline soils (scattered white patches), and a mixture of upland and wetland vegetation species. Standing water in low-lying areas is present in small, scattered patches. The Sandstone Creek and Northeastern Tributary crossings will be crossed using guided bore methods. The Unnamed Tributary will be crossed using conventional open-ditch methods. Materials proposed to be used: Approximately 1,708 linear feet of equipment mats/bridging will be needed (427 mats total). Approximately 75 linear feet fiber logs (wattles Size 12”x18”). Approximately 1,730 linear feet silt fence (size 3’x300’). Name of Stream/Water Body: Sandstone Creek, Northeastern Tributary, Unnamed Tributary to Northeastern Tributary. Location of Project: Section S12, T7N, R59E, Latitude 46.38287773, Longitude - 104.2605473. Section NWNE S12, T7N, R59E, Latitude 46.382694, Longitude - 104.270336. Section NWNE S12, T7N, R59E, Latitude 46.38136836, Longitude - 104.269106. Comments concerning this application for a permit related to this activity in the floodplain must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice, or by Monday, March 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. to the Fallon County Planning Department, Attention: Mary Grube, Floodplain Assistant, P.O. Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313 grubem@falloncounty.net . 7c MNAXLP

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