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A controversial plan to create a Special Improvement District for improving the streets of Baker was approved Wednesday evening at Baker High School by a narrow 3-2 margin. It was the second night in a row the City Council was discussing the creation of Special Improvement District #36. The meeting Tuesday night had drawn an overflow crowd in the council chamber, forcing the meeting to be moved to the school the following night. The council approved the creation of the district, with Mayor JoDee Pratt, Steve Zachmann and Brittany Hoversland voting to pass. Pat Ehret and Tracey Goerndt voted no to the resolution. According to Kevin Dukart, the city’s clerk/ treasurer, passage will allow the proposed project to be put out for bid in several weeks. At the same time, the city may contact Fallon County officials in an effort to bring down the assessments within the newly created Special Assessment District #36. “There have been some instances where the Fallon County commissioners have given to city funds to spend on projects. It is my guess there will be some discussion between the city officials and county officials on whether
they will be able to help with this project to reduce the burden on the property owners,” Dukart explained. “That’s my understanding. That was part of the discussion (Wednesday at the school). That’s a decision left to the county commission.” “The mayor and/or city elected officials will probably approach them officially and go through that with them,” Dukart explained. Previously, the county has been involved in several local projects with city, he added. “The previous ones, to my recollection, were mostly water and sewer projects that the city completed and the county had given funds to help defray some of the costs of those projects. “When we were redoing our sewer lines, the county paid about $2 million, I believe, and that project ran about $3.8 million. That was some years ago, about 2012. I don’t have the exact figures on that. It was a rather substantial amount they had given us,” he said. “Most of the sewer lines in the city of Baker were completed during that project,” he added. In addition, the county also provided approximately $1.75 million we put into our capital projects. We had a fund for that and from that fund, we drilled a new water well. The reason we had to drill that well was be-
cause of the anticipation of the TransCanada pipeline coming. We are going to provide them water, so we felt we needed another well just to provide that volume of water to the pipeline,” Dukart explained. In addition, part of the funding was used to repair the water lines after the tornado hit Baker in June 2016, he added. “The street repairs were paid for by a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) grant, but the water lines, they (FEMA) wouldn’t pay for that.” Those were the main projects in the last eight years that the county has helped the city, Dukart added. The new Special Improvement District #36 is primarily for maintenance, according to Dukart. “There will be some new construction but not very much in the city. “It will not be a reconstruction by any means. It is mostly where they put down the oil and the chips,” he said. “Some areas of town will be getting a little bit more maintenance than other areas because of the condition of the streets. There will be some hot mix going into some of the really bad areas.” There will be several areas where concrete will be used, he said. “Down by Cenex, where those trucks tore that street up, and down by
the post office where we have ground water underneath. Those two areas, it will probably use concrete when this thing is approved and it is completed.” Where the concrete will be used, the water pipes will be replaced before the concrete is applied, according to Dukart. One of the reasons for the short timeline to get the Special Improvement District approved was to meet the time frame for it to start this summer, Dukart said. “In order to get some competitive bids, we had to get the bids out now or else we are going to lose. People are going to get their jobs lined up. Hopefully, we are going to get some competitive bids on this project, the earlier we get this project out.” “The property owners have gotten an assessment of 28.4 cents per square foot. There is an interest factor in there if we have to borrow funds. We still have to be approved for a loan to go ahead with the project. “The taxpayers are well aware of what the potential costs could be, but that depends on the final project cost,” he said. “If the county is going to financially assist, it will go down.” City crews will be doing some minor patching on some streets to help prepare for them to be sealed and chipped, Dukart added.
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Postal service returned to Ismay in early February after the townspeople agreed to have a temporary facility constructed inside the town community center. The temporary facility will be completely installed before the end of the week, a United States Postal Service spokesman said Monday. The U.S. Postal Service has installed what is described as turnstile boxes for customer’s mail, along with four parcel boxes, according to James Boxrud, a communications specialist with the Dakotas-District of the federal agency based in Sioux Falls. “We were waiting on the locks for the parcel boxes,” he said Monday, adding
that they would be put in this week. “They got the boxes in for the parcel boxes but they didn’t have the special locks that we use. Those came in and so they are supposed to put them in Tuesday (Feb. 25). So the parcel lockers should be ready by the end of this week.” According to Boxrud, the Ismay post office handles about 15 customers and everyone should already have their keys for their post office boxes. The community will be using the temporary postal location until a new building is constructed in Ismay, Boxrud explained. “We’ll be flexible if there is some kind of delay in building and we’ll revisit it. The new building will have new
boxes. We won’t use those turnstiles. There will be new boxes built into the wall, but they will not be the same boxes (in the community center),” he said. The community center location will remain open until the new building is finished and the post office there is fully operational, he added. In addition, the Ismay postmistress has a brief morning schedule in the community on weekdays, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. The door to the center and post office is locked at 3 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays, the postmistress will be in Ismay just to drop the mail off and is gone. For people expecting bigger packages, they would need to be at the post office location when the postmistress is there to be able to pick them up.
Local schools have threat assessments to protect students By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net
Daines visits with Montana Teacher of the Year Senator Daines met with Montana’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Linda Rost. Linda lives in Baker, MT and teaches several different science classes at Baker High School. She earned a master’s degree in science education from Montana State University in 2018 and is currently working towards her Ph.D through Texas Tech. Daines, who earned his degree in chemical engineering from Montana State University, and Linda discussed the importance of STEM education in the classroom and some unique projects Linda’s students are working on! Linda is also one of four nation-wide finalists in the running for the National Teacher of the Year award!
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Threats made against students or schools can happen, even among the small rural schools in Montana and North Dakota. In October 2018, the small town of Libby experienced a threat which brought in police, and even the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. A student had found a note threatening that there was to be a shooting on the campus. Another note was found the next day. Law enforcement investigators determined that the students were not in danger on both occasions. Killdeer is a small town north of Dickinson in western North Dakota, but it recently was hit when a phone call claimed that some one had brought a gun onto the campus at the beginning of the school day. That prompted a quick response from the administration and local law enforcement. Although that incident was also determined to be a false alarm, it happened on the same day there was a school shooting at Saugus High School in California. There is a plan for analyzing threats on local school campuses, evaluating their seriousness and what the response needs to be by the administration, according to local superintendents. “We have something called the Emergency Safety Procedure Manual,” Plevna school superintendent Nick Schumacher said. “We rely on teacher’s judgement to determine the legitimacy and severity of comments,” he said. “We also have several electronic protocols in place through social media and what is coming very soon through our web filtering system that would identify threats electronically.” Comments by students that are of a threatening nature need to be evaluated as to their legitimacy and severity of the comment, the superintendent explained. When it comes to threats involving firearms, it is taken at the utmost severity. “We will investigate as law enforcement is on their way. If the threat comes to us prior to the school day, we would let law enforcement know immediately and before the kid could get to school,” he said. “We have what is called a directed response, depending on how appropriate it is to involve others. It may include the classroom teacher. It may include others like myself, the guidance counselor, depending
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on the directed response to the threat or the comment made (by the student),” the superintendent explained. “Everyone has a copy of the Emergency Safety Procedure Manual. That is part of our directed response should anything need to happen. Our first step is to communicate what needs to happen,” he said. The district has a variety of responses available to what the situation may be, ranging from locking down the school to evacuation. “We have many different lines of communication to reach out to our families here,” the superintendent said. The school reviews its procedure annually in Montana. “The state tells us the frequency of the review and its parameters, the number of drills,” Schumacher said. Being a rural school has some challenges, he said. “Transportation times and response times are limiting given our rural area here,” he added. Still, the recent arrest of a man on the Baker School grounds shows it can happen in Fallon County, the superintendent said. Baker makes changes The arrest of a man in the recreation center locker room area recently on campus prompted a review of security procedures at Baker, according to Superintendent Aaron Skogen. “Our safety procedures and protocols as well as the controls that we have inside the building are being evaluated,” he said Monday. “We update those on a need basis. That is one thing we are doing now - analyzing our current practices for our fire drills and lock down drills. We schedule those throughout the year with our staff so we make sure that we are prepared.” The incident prompted making some changes immediately. “The regular review of our procedures is based on a continuous review to see what changes and updates need to be made. That review of our procedures wasn’t based upon the incident, but on regular protocols,” the superintendent said. So far, the changes to increase security on the campus have worked, he added. “We work very closely with law enforcement or any emergencies that we have,” Skogen explained. The first part in the response is determining the seriousness of the threat, he said. “We rely on multiple staff, depending upon the situation, as to which faculty member should be involved, like the school counselor or if it is an issue that can be handled with immediate action or response.”
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 --
Baker Volunteer Fire Department has a new fire truck. The City of Baker purchased the Pierce 2000 five-man cab model in early November from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in Huntsville, AL. . .Jalyn Walker of Plevna was chosen as the MVP of the District 4C Tournament by media and coaches. . .Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co. announced Feb. 16 that it is planning a more than $100 million expansion of its natural gas storage facility near Baker, and expand its pipeline system in western North Dakota. . .World Day of Prayer will be March 4 and will be held in the American Lutheran Church in Baker. . .Republican Central Committee is hosting a Lincoln-Reagan Day Luncheon March 6 at the Exhibit Hall. Keynote speaker will be Congressman Denny Rehberg.
20 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 3, 2000 --
Baker Spartans are District 3 B Champions. They will now advance to the Divisional Tourney in Belgrade. This is the first time in 15 years the Spartans have brought home the first place trophy
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FILES OF THE TIMES from the district tournament. . .High temperature Feb. 22 was 68 degrees. Low was 10 degrees Feb. 26. . .Three freshman members of the Speech and Drama program recently spoke at the annual Americanism program Susie Almy, Caleb Bettenhausen and Amber Gundlach gave a presentation commemorating the sacrifices made by thousands of men and women to uphold and support our nation. . .Rushmore Hall, 84, passed away Feb. 25. . .2000 graduation party organizational meeting will be held March 15 in Mr. Bob Curry’s room at the high school. . .Trees and shrubs are budding, robins have been seen, flocks of birds are flying north and ranchers are busy calving. . .American Legion Club and Steakhouse welcomes everyone to Baker for Bronco Days and advertises live music by “Little Missouri” both Friday and Saturday nights
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“People Who Care” was organized in 1989 to provide Baker’s high school students with a night of fun. They planned an all-night event to follow the prom in order to provide students with an al-
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ternative to drinking after the formal dance. . .Betty Bruski of Wibaux has announced her candidacy for the Montana Senate race in District 12 on the Democratic ticket. . .Baker Ford-GMC has a new home in the former Baker Equipment building. Mark and Elaine Peiffer have done an extensive amount of remodeling to the building and hope to make it one of the nicest in eastern Montana. . .LaRita Huether collects pop tops to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities. . .District 12 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest was held Feb. 18 in Glendive. Local winners were Paul Schwartz, Nola Wenz of Plevna, Brock Niccum and Kamie Newell. . .First annual Harry Setinc Memorial Whist Tourney will be held March 9-10 at Mill Iron Community Hall. . .BJ’s Lounge and Supper Club (formerly the Blue Room) is now open. . .An open house for R. V. “Lock” Lacquement is being held March 4. He has been a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. . .Lilly KIos met her pen pal she has corresponded with since 1941. She met Pat Sheehan at the train station at Albury N.S. Wales, Australia, Dec. 4.
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Mike Carter was appointed as a new police officer for Baker at the regular meeting of the City Council. . .World Day of Prayer will be held in the American Lutheran Church March 7. . .There was a fire call in Baker Feb.
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24. Leon Newell, chief of the Baker Volunteer Firemen, reports that the call was to Andrew Hepperle’s house. The furnace had overheated but there was no fire or smoke damage. . .Feb. 18, a car driven by Willa Mae Flint skidded on some ice and left the road about two miles west of Plevna. Passengers in the car were Alice Bettenhausen and Jean Stenerson. There were no injuries. . .Harry M. Young, 52 years old of Plevna, passed away Feb. 21. . .Pictured are winners of the CowBelles Beef Cook-Off, Joe Hadley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hadley, prepared the number one dish. Second went to Thadd O’Donnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike O’Donnell. Third was Merri Kirschten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kirschten. The two fourth place winners were Joe’s brother John Hadley and Sharlene Beckers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beckers.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rieger celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 21. . .Mrs. Clare Smith and Mrs. Marion MacKenzie of the Miles City Carnegie Public Library staff were in Baker Feb. 18 to assist Mrs. Alice Newell, Baker librarian, in installing the card catalogue for the Baker Public Library. . .Clarence Melvin Myhre drove into the north side of the post office Feb. 19, completely shattering the plate glass window. Faulty brakes on his 1948 Chevrolet were credited as the cause for the accident. . .Annual Blue and Gold Dinner of Cub Scout families was held Sunday evening at St. John’s Catholic Church. . .Rex Flint, County U.S. Savings Bond chairman, announced that E and H bond sales for January totaled $14,293 for Fallon County.
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The Class B basketball tournament was held at Scobey. Wolf Point won. . .Mr. and Mrs. E. Keirle returned from their vacation trip to Arizona and California. . . Benefit performance, “It’s a Date”, helped buy six band uniforms and send a Boy Scout to the Washington Jamboree. . .Roy McClain announced that the Baker Lions Club has undertaken to organize a Cub Scout Pack. . .R. H. Robinson and family left Baker, he was superintendent of the Baker gas field operations, coming to Baker in 1931. . .Baker Commercial Club had Miss Rheu Slavens, International Youth Exchange member who spent time in Belgium, speak at their Friday evening meeting. . .The United States and Canada signed a 50 year treaty Monday intending to safeguard both the scenic grandeur of Niagara Falls and to permit more effective development of its water power. . .Judge W. R. Flachsenhar held a lengthy session of District Court Wednesday.
Feb. 22 was the day for snowmobiling as 30 snowmobiles were taken to the Long Pines south of Ekalaka. Leaders of the group were Rich Atkinson and Bud Chester. . .The Gene Zacher home was the setting for the Feb. 22 tea and style show put on by the Cadet Girl Scouts who were earning their sewing badges. . .Girl State delegates from Baker and Plevna are Patricia Rugg, Vicki Bechtold, Beverly Breitbach and Patsy Staudinger. . .Frances H. Ames, author of “That Callahan Spunk”, has written Don Groshans, president of the Baker Chamber of Commerce, telling him of his new book, “Callahan’s Gamble”, and that he would like to have an autograph party in Baker, his home town and scene of the book. . .Joan Mengel of Baker and Lynette Schuetzle of Plevna were awarded the D.A.R. Good Citizen Award.
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S. C. Ford announced his candidacy for Republican nomination for governor. . .Dr. and Mrs. B. R. Tarbox and children announced their move to Forsyth. He has served Baker for five years. . .The basketball season for Baker High School came to an end with the final game of tournament. Bob Seely, J. K. Munsell, Raymond Wagnor
and Jack Lentz played their last game. Baker won 18 of the 23 games played. Baker took second in the district tournament. . .Ollie Independent team took five hours to make the trip to Baker Wednesday, thanks to a rough sea of snow and though the game was called off, they enjoyed the hospitality of Baker that night. . .George Coon and Merry Lou Robinson took first in the American Legion Auxiliary Americanism contest. Cash awards were made and their essays are to be read in public.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Feb. 27, 1930 --
Two young men working at the Henderson well No. 1, which is being drilled by Norbeck Co., were painfully burned about the face and hands Saturday afternoon when a spark caused as two pieces of iron clicked together ignited the gas flow from the well. . .In igniting the gas, the presence of which he was unaware, by lighting a cigarette Wednesday noon, Frank Gonsioroski, engaged in work at the A. M. Dougherty well north of Baker, received painful injuries over the face and hands. . .The Robert Rose family plans the first of March to vacate the Payne residence on the east side of town and move to their ranch northeast of Baker.
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Miss Lindbloom, public health nurse, will give a lecture on the prevention and care of influenza Saturday afternoon in the old Pearce Hall. . .C. E. Moore, Baker’s live wire baker and pastry artist, has been adding decorations to his establishment. . .Frank Borbridge left Monday morning with a four horse load of supplies for his ranch south of Willard. He had to change from a wagon to a sled this side of the ranch because of the deep snow. . .School started Monday after being closed for about two weeks because of the flu epidemic. . .In the hope of stimulating the planting and cultivation of corn in this community, the Baker National Bank is offering five prices totaling $150.00 in gold to farmers bringing in ten premium ears of matured corn to the corn show next September.
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Eugene Garber of Ismay, MT, passed away on Feb. 25, 2020 at 95 years old in Bozeman where he had lived near his daughter Annette for the past several years. Born Sept. 21, 1924 on his family’s farm near Big Horn, WY, he was the third son of Roy and Vie Willits Garber. Coming of age during the Great Depression he and his family knew hard work. Graduating from Big Horn High School in 1941 Gene entered college only to have Pearl Harbor change plans; he returned home to grow food for the war effort. By early 1944 three high school classmates had lost their lives in the war so even though he was exempt due to the farm’s production, Gene enlisted in the Navy Reserves and was assigned as a yeoman on board the USS Oconto APA187. He served in the South Pacific for the remainder of the war on the telephone communications watch from the bridge of the ship relaying all the captain’s commands. In 1946 after the war he enrolled at the University of Wyoming under the GI bill and graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Arts along with a private pilot’s license. During college he had met Fernande D’Haeyer and they were married May 31, 1947, living in Laramie until he graduated. In July of 1950, having purchased the Dial Moss ranch near Ismay, MT they came to where they ranched for the rest of their lives. The early years and many to follow were very tough. They had six children and together as a family worked hard at raising sheep, cattle, grain, and hay. Contour farming,
flood irrigation, fences, range management, reservoirs, all were in the mix to improve the land and earn a living. Gene put his pilot’s license to good use using first a J-3 Piper Cub, then later a PA 11 to oversight the ranch. Gene had a strong work ethic yet he nor the family worked on Sundays! During many of those years son Warren and Bernie ranched with Gene and Fernande. Gene enjoyed years of his Navy reunions, building and maintaining the Holy Family grotto in Ismay, being an amateur historian for the Ismay area, visiting with relatives and friends, keeping up his genealogy chart, and most of all RANCHING in which he took great pride. He served on various grazing and conservation boards, helped bring electricity and telephone service to the Ismay area, fought fires, and was honored to be a lector at Sunday Mass in Plevna. He and Victor rode in the 1989 Montana Centennial Cattle Drive as well as the 1990 Wyoming 100th Centennial Cattle Drive. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Orr, his son Marvin, and his wife Fernande in 2012. He is survived by his brother Victor of
Big Horn, WY; his son Victor (Jane), Douglas, WY; Arlette Randash (Dean), Helena; Warren (Bernie), Miles City; Annette (Don), Bozeman; and Paulette Householder (Cliff) of Ismay. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren (plus two on the way), and two great, great grandchildren. A special thank you goes out to those who graciously cared for Gene in his last years: Jennifer and Brian Cain at Homestead Homes in Miles City, Bozeman care givers Ginger Lee, Springmeadow staff and hospice care as well as a visitors David Baldwin, Dean Parisian and his life-long friend Dick Steigenga. THANK YOU one and all. Pallbearers are grandsons, Shane Garber, Dael and Drew Householder, Thomas, Timothy, and Giovanni Osen, and Marvin Randash. Honorary pallbearers are granddaughters and great grandchildren. A rosary will be prayed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker at 10 a.m., preceding the funeral Mass on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. After the funeral a community luncheon will be in St. John’s basement for all to gather and share memories. Gene will be buried at the family cemetery on the ranch. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Memorials may be made to a charity of any choice or to St. John’s Church, Baker, MT. I am the resurrection and the life. If anyone believes in me, even though he dies he will live. And whoever lives and believes in me will never die. John 11: 25-26
Back row: Kendra Tooke, Ek; Jayda Harbaugh, Bak, Cooper O’Connor, Bak; Gentre Coulter, Bak; Jarek Janz; Bak; Cru Schwartz, Bak. Front row: Allie Shepherd, Bak; Madison O’Connor, Bak; Avery O’Connor, Bak; Canden Coulter, Bak; Brady Graham, Bak.
Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Contest held in Baker
The Annual Knights of Columbus District Free Throw contest was held Feb. 23, 2020, at McGonigal Gym in Baker. Contestants shot 25 free throws. The scores of this shoot off will be sent on to Montana State KC Council to be compared to shooters around the state. State winners will have their scores compared by the Supreme Knights of Columbus Council to USA and International shooters for more awards. Winners of the state award will be notified later this spring and international winters will be announced this summer. Winners of the district shoot were: Girls 9 years old -Allie Shepherd, Baker - 9/25 10 years old - Avery O’Connor, Baker -20/25
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11 years old - Jayda Harbaugh, Baker - 7/25 12 years old - Madison O’Connor, Baker 8/25 13 years old - Kendra Tooke, Ekalaka 13/25 14 years old - No shooter Boys 9 years old - Brady Graham, Baker - 15/25 10 years old - Canden Coulter, Baker - 18/25 11 years old - Cru Schwartz, Baker - 20/25 12 years old - Jarek Janz, Baker - 15/25 13 years old - Gentre Coulter, Baker - 25/25 14 years old - Cooper O’Connor, Baker 13/25 It is a very likely that Gentre Coulter of Baker will be an International Champion because of the mail-in nature of this contest.
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Elphie (Briggs) Wood passed away on Feb. 20, 2020. She was born Jan. 7, 1925 near Houghton, SD, to Helga and Hieronymus (Rony) Tunby, who eventually grew their family to eight living children, all of whom grew up caring for and sharing with each other. Our mom had a kind, generous, and caring soul. Elphie graduated from Baker High School and worked as a legal secretary for a Baker law firm. She then married Kenneth D. Briggs, with the goal of creating a healthy and happy home. She thoroughly loved and admired her husband, and they began their married life first in Coeur d’Alene, ID, where he was a masonry contractor and she was church secretary at Trinity Lutheran Church. Later, she worked as a secretary at Coeur d’Alene High School, and then was recruited to be the secretary to the administrator of the new Kootenai County Hospital. Family and church were the foundation of their lives. Dancing and having fun with friends and neighbors, especially with the Sons of Norway, added to their happiness. In 1967 they moved to Miles City, MT, and became active members of First Lutheran Church. Mom was a gutsy lady, learning to drive at 40. When Kenneth died at age 48, and she was 46, her church, family, and friends
cared and supported her through this tragic time. She worked as secretary to the superintendent of Pine Hills School for Boys, helped at church, and enjoyed dancing at the Drop In Center and Range Rider Museum where she was a Range Rider Rep. She also served as church council secretary and president of the women’s group. She loved her extended family and helped organize many Tunby family reunions. While attending dances, she met her second husband, Gene Wood, a rancher from the Volborg/Stacy area who played fiddle at the dances. She married Gene in 1984, moved to Gene’s ranch, and loved her life there with the Wood family and the new friends she made. When Gene died in 1992, she moved back to Miles City, and in 2002, she moved to Billings to live with her daughter Toni Ann, and she once again became
very active in the life of her church and traveled as much as she could to visit family. She was able travel to Germany, Scotland, Norway and many national parks. Elphie is survived by her children, Toni Ann Little, Ruth Franes, and Kenneth Wayne Briggs (Linda), grandchildren Heather Jess (John), Tony Franes (Diana), Kelsey Morello (Matt), Kenneth Sandy Briggs, and six very special great grandchildren; brothers Maurice Tunby and Rolph Tunby, and sister Marie Moe. From Gene’s family, she is survived by Helen Jeane (Walt), Sandra Wood, and Jan Wood, and several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth Briggs and Gene Wood, her brothers Roy Tunby and Gordon Tunby, her sisters Helen Jensen and Edith Johnson, and by Blanche Wood and Steven Wood on Gene’s side. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11 a.m. at American Lutheran Church, 5 Lewis Avenue, Billings, MT, 59101. Internment will take place at a later time in the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church, Billings, MT, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Clinton Floyd Shepherd, 97
Clinton Floyd Shepherd, known since childhood as “Bud”, passed at the age of 97 on Feb. 8, 2020. Bud, married to Pearl E. Hoenke for 72 years, was the father of four daughters: Dorene Grapp, Rene’ Shepherd, Lucille Cole and Lana Shepherd; and a son, who passed during childbirth; three sons-in-law: Dennis Grapp, Ro Purser and Randy Cole; will miss him, along with seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren who have been blessed to share his life for so many years. Bud served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force as a tail gunner in a B-24 Liberator during WWII; successfully completing 50 missions. A self-made man, owning and operating his own businesses throughout his life, Bud will be remembered for his courage, determination, and most of all, his love for his wife and family. He enjoyed all types of people, animals, his home and a simple life. When asked why he thought he survived war missions that so many others did not, Bud replied; “because I never thought I wouldn’t, I guess”. Clinton Shepherd will be missed by all who knew him and were touched by the strength of his soul and the fighting spirit of his heart. An Air Force Recognition Ceremony will be given at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood, WA at 2 p.m. on March 30, 2020.
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Villa Happenings
Superior Care Villa volunteer Judy Hufford entertained the residents with an afternoon embroidery class.
Superior Care Villa resident Allan Werre is pictured drawing names to see who the lucky ladies would be to win a sweatshirt.
Superior Care Villa resident Lola Emery was chosen to draw a couple of winners for the men.
Pictured are Superior Care Villa residents Ruth Deviney and Jim Bickle proudly displaying the embroidered sweatshirts that they won.
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Bingo, cards, crafts and rolls The Lions Club will be hosting bingo for high school scholarships at The Center March 1 at 2 p.m. Anyone 18 or over is welcome to come join the fun. Pinochle was played Feb. 23 at The Center. James Nielsen and Marj Peterson led the pack. Marge Schmitt and James had an equal number of double pinochles. Games will begin again at 1 p.m on March 1. Everyone is welcome. Seniors be sure to come to The Center on Friday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon of creativity and crafts. Bring what you are working on and join others with their crafts. Be sure to check your news bulletin or call The Center for news of what/when and caramel rolls in March.
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February 28, 2020
Legal Tip of the Week
Did you know … that a debt collector must stop contacting you after you send a cease contact letter? A debt collector is a company that buys debt from an original creditor, like a credit card company, hospital, or landlord. Original creditors can still contact you after getting your cease contact letter, a debt collector cannot. Debt collectors can still sue you after getting a cease contact letter, so talk to a lawyer if you have questions. To learn more, read our article “4 Steps to Get Debt Collectors to Stop Contacting You” on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb. 27 - Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 232-5698; Farmers Union Oil Co. Annual Stockholders Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Thee Garage. Feb. 28 - Retirement party for Robin Markuson, 5:30 p.m., Carter County Events Center. March 1 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; Miles City Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 11:30 a.m-4 p.m., Range Riders Museum. March 2 - 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. March 3 - Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church. March 4 - 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. March 5 - Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, The Tavern. March 8 - Daylight Saving Time begins; Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center. March 9 - Celebrate Recovery, 6-8 p.m., snacks provided, Assembly of God
Fellowship Hall; American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers. March 10 - 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. March 11 - 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. March 15 - Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; American Legion Post #35 101st Birthday, 5 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ •HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. •District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. •O’Fallon Historical Museum: Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m-noon & 1-4 p.m. •Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. •Driver Licensing Schedule, every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., courthouse.
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USDA Farm Service Agency Livestock Program reminder Montana livestock producers are reminded to keep updated livestock inventory records. These records are necessary in the event of a natural disaster. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), administered by USDA Farm Service Agency, provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, wildfires, extreme heat or extreme cold. For disease losses, FSA county committees can accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management. In addition, LIP provides assistance for injured livestock that are sold within 30 days of an eligible loss condition at a reduced price due to adverse weather or attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. For livestock death losses, eligible livestock owners must file a notice within 30 calendar days of when the loss is first apparent. Producers should document the adverse weather conditions and date(s) of weather events. Participants must provide all supporting documentation to their local FSA office no later than 60 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred. Livestock owners and contract growers must record all pertinent information, including the number and kind of all livestock adversely impacted. Some examples of required supporting documentation include: •Beginning Inventory Records •Proof of death loss documentation •Purchase and sales records •Calving records (include date of birth, date of death and cause of death) •Preg test records (completed by 3rd party) •Copy of growers contracts •Proof of normal mortality documentation 2020 Livestock Losses: In addition to filing a timely notice of loss, producers must submit an application for payment and all supporting documentation by March 2, 2021. Additional information about LIP and other FSA disaster programs is available at your local FSA office and online at: fsa.usda.gov/mt or www. farmers.gov/recover. Montana livestock producers are reminded to keep updated livestock inventory records. These records are necessary in the event of a natural disaster.
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), administered by USDA Farm Service Agency, provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather, disease and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, wildfires, extreme heat or extreme cold. For disease losses, FSA county committees can accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management. In addition, LIP provides assistance for injured livestock that are sold within 30 days of an eligible loss condition at a reduced price due to adverse weather or attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. For livestock death losses, eligible livestock owners must file a notice within 30 calendar days of when the loss is first apparent. Producers should document the adverse weather conditions and date(s) of weather events. Participants must provide all supporting documentation to their local FSA office no later than 60 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred. Livestock owners and contract growers must record all pertinent information, including the number and kind of all livestock adversely impacted. Some examples of required supporting documentation include: •Beginning Inventory Records •Proof of death loss documentation •Purchase and sales records •Calving records (include date of birth, date of death and cause of death) •Preg test records (completed by 3rd party) •Copy of growers contracts •Proof of normal mortality documentation 2020 Livestock Losses: In addition to filing a timely notice of loss, producers must submit an application for payment and all supporting documentation by March 2, 2021. Additional information about LIP and other FSA disaster programs is available at your local FSA office and online at: fsa.usda.gov/mt or www. farmers.gov/recover.
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February 28, 2020
The Spartan Scroll
Basketball Districts Spartan boys basketball competes at Districts
By Carole Bettenhausen
The boys Varsity team set off to the District Tournament in Colstrip on Feb. 19 with high hopes and determination to extend their post-season play. In their first match up of the tournament, they faced off against Lame Deer and lost to them 39-48. Senior Caleb Ploeger led the Spartans in scoring, finishing the game with 13 points; Caleb also had 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Senior Jacob Wang was next in scoring with a total of 11 points; Jacob also claimed the honors of most rebounds with a total of 8 for the game. Riley O’Donnell, another Spartan senior, put in 4 points and had 4 rebounds, while fellow senior Trent Collins had 3 points and 4 rebounds. The final Spartan senior, Teight Madler, contributed 3 rebounds to the Spartans’ attempt to defeat Lame Deer. Junior Konner Flint finished with 6 points and sophomore Jaxson Tronstad had 2 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. In the second game of the tournament, the Spartans went up against St. Labre and were able to secure a victory, which earned them the honors of playing for third and fourth place. The Spartans defeated St. Labre 41-31. In this second game of tournaments, Riley O’Donnell
claimed the honor of being the high scorer, putting in a total of 13 points along with 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Teight Madler was second highest scorer, finishing the game with 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Sophomore Garrett Lesh saw a lot of action and scored 6 points for the Spartans and pulled in 6 rebounds. Jaxson Tronstad put in 5 points and had 4 rebounds and 1 steal. Caleb Ploeger finished the game with 4 points and was the tied with for the most rebounds with Jacob Wang; both Caleb and Jacob had 9 rebounds. Jacob also scored 3 points; Caleb had 2 steals and both he and Jacob were credited with 1 assist. While he didn’t score for the Spartans, Trent Collins had 3 rebounds and 1 assist. In the third game of the tournament, Baker went up against Colstrip; unfortunately, the Spartans were not able to match the momentum of the Colts and fell to them in loser-out action 37-50. Garret Lesh was the high scorer for the Spartans, putting in a total of 10 points; Garrett was also the leading rebounder with 8 for his team. Riley O’Donnell was next in scoring, finishing with 7 points; Riley also contributed 3 assists and 3 rebounds to his team’s attempt to move on to the Divisional tournament. Teight Madler and Jaxson Tronstad each scored 6 points; Teight also had 3 assists, 1 rebound and 1 steal, while Jaxson had 2 rebounds. Scoring 3
points apiece were Jacob Wang and Logan Graham; Jacob had 3 rebounds while Logan had 1 rebound and 1 assist. Trent Collins rounded out the Spartans’ scoring with 2 points. While he didn’t score, Caleb Ploeger contributed 4 rebounds and 1 assist. The Spartans finished the 2019-20 season with a 5-16 record and fourth place at District Tournaments. Teight Madler commented, “We gave it all our all and played every game like it was our last and we definitely learned a lot of life’s lessons throughout the season.”
Spartan Lady basketball competes at Districts
By Carole Bettenhausen
The Lady Spartan 2019-20 basketball season came to a too early end for the players, their families, and their fans at the 3-B District Tournament held in Colstrip. In the first game of the tournament, the Spartans faced Lodge Grass and fell to them with a final score of 45-62. Senior Shelby Moore was the high point scorer for the Spartans in this matchup; Shelby had a total of 10 points along with 1 assist, 1 block, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Senior Macee Hadley was next in scoring, finishing the game with a total of 8 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound and 2 steals. Halle Burdick, another Spartan se-
nior, contributed 7 points to the Spartans’ attempt; Halle also had 8 rebounds and 2 steals. Putting in 4 points each were Anika Ploeger, Peyton Janeway, Emily Shumaker, Rilee Pettersen and Mya Hadley. Anika had 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 assist; Peyton finished the evening with 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 4 assists. Emily had 3 rebounds and 2 steals, while Rilee had 2 rebounds and Mya had 2 assists and 3 rebounds. While they didn’t score, Ashlyn Lutts had 1 rebound while Harlee Graham had 1 assist, 1 rebound and 3 steals. This loss to Lodge Grass put the Spartans in a loser out game with St. Labre, which the Spartans lost 34-62. Halle Burdick claimed high point honors for the Ladies, finishing the fame with 11 points, 1 assist, 3 rebounds and 3 steals. Peyton Janeway followed Halle in scoring; Peyton put in 7 points and had 1 assist, 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Shelby Moore scored 5 points and had 1 steal. Scoring 3 points each were Anika Ploeger, Alex Williams and Mya Hadley. Anika also had 2 assists and 1 rebound; Alex had 2 assists and 2 rebounds. Harlee Graham scored 2 points for the Lady Spartans and had 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Ashlyn Lutts contributed 2 rebounds and 1 steal, while Sophia Dulin and Rilee Pettersen each had 2 rebounds and McKenna Griffith had 1 rebound.
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Activities/hobby/work: Football, basketball, golf, and working at the golf course. Plans: Attend AETech in Rapid City and become an electrician Words of advice to underclassman: Do not procrastinate and have fun in high school. Favorite memory from highschool: Beating Colstrip in football Activities/hobby/work: Volleyball, basketball, track, hunting, working on Hadley Ranch Plans: Get a degree in exercise science and the physical therapy Words of advice to underclassman: Enjoy every day; life’s too short. Favorite memory from highschool: Winning state track my Junior year
Back row (l-r):Travis Stark, Ivan Loutzenhiser, Garrett Lesh. Third row (l-r): Bryce Shelhamer, Olivia Gunderson, Sean Holliday. Second Row (l-r): Cole Rost, Taylor Bertsch, Donnie Steen. Front row (l-r): Jessica Stark, Christyl Green, and Jolyn Rost
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February 28, 2020
Cougar Tracks
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(l-r) Jenna Paul and Dacy Buerkle
Advanced animal science digestive tracts
On Feb. 19 the Plevna Lady Cougars traveled to Miles City to play their first game in the tournaments against #1 rated Melstone. The final score was Plevna 16 and Melstone 64. Jenna Paul topped the scoreboard with a whopping 11 points and made 3 out of 4 free throws. Chloe Tudor sunk 4 points, and Jaeda Paul tipped in 1 point. On Feb. 21, the Lady Cougars played a fierce game against the Northern Cheyenne Lady Eagles. At the end of the game, the scoreboard read Plevna 33 and Northern Cheyenne 51. Leading the scoreboard, Chloe Tudor put in 14 points. Jenna Paul put up 10 points, and Dacy Buerkle sunk 8 points. Jaeda Paul added 1 point. Congratulations to the Lady Cougars on an enjoyable basketball season!
By Jenna Paul
In Mrs. Menees advanced animal science, Jenna Paul and Dacy Buerkle learned about the digestive tracts in animals. They finished their unit by creating digestive tracts from household items such as balloons, straws, detergent cups, sponges and plastic cups. Jenna made a monogastric tract, consisting of one stomach; these animals include horse, dog and cows. Dacy made a ruminant tract, consisting of four stomachs; these animals include cows, sheep and goats. Overall, they had a fun and educational time working on their digestive tracts.
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FCCLA Week By Dacy Buerkle
To celebrate FCCLA week, February 10- 14, the Plevna FCCLA encouraged Plevna students to dress up throughout the week. On Monday, students dressed in the FCCLA colors to create a “sea of red”. Many students came dressed as their favorite Superhero on Tuesday displaying this year’s theme for State FCCLA, “Discover Your Superpower”. As FCCLA celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Wednesday was dedicated to dressing in 1940’s fashion. The fun week ended with “Care Bear” day on Thursday, encouraging the idea of spreading care and kindness.
The first and second graders singing at the Senior Citizen Center.
First and second graders sing for the senior citizens
The music shared by Mrs. Wagnon’s Plevna School Pep Band, consisting of students and community members, was enjoyed as they played at the home basketball games.
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Whitney Thielen cheering the crowd on as the Plevna Cougar Mascot.
On Feb. 13, Mrs. Downing’s first grade and Mrs. Oberlander’s second grade classes traveled to the Plevna Senior Citizen Center to spread the joy of music for Valentine’s Day. After singing a few lovely songs, the students enjoyed some hot chocolate. Not only did the students enjoy singing, but the senior citizens also had fun visiting and listening to the fantastic music performance by our first and second graders.
Thanks to Ms. Boyer, the middle school students provided us with some cheerleaders for our home basketball games. (L-r): Maile Wright, Jordan Hauff, Kali Dulin, Tonna MacYeaple and Billie Jo Miller.
Back Row (l-r): Cooper Peterson, Ty Butler, Hadyn Mellon, Jenna Paul, Bret Edgell, Seth Carroll, Jaeda Paul, Wyatt Thielen, Chloe Tudor; Middle Row (l-r): Trinity Rieger, Nick Buerkle, Brentan Beyers, Dacy Buerkle, Kalob Bollinger, Tristan Buerkle, Whitney Thielen, Sophia Schumacher; Front Row (l-r): Madison Butori, Jordan Hauff, Sophia Tudor, Hayden Lane, Trae Oberlander, Tylee Rieger.
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THEE GARAGE BAR & STEAKHOUSE J & M LUMBER DISTRIBUTION NOW FALLON COUNTY VETERINARY SERVICE PLEVNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS THEE BODY SHOP PRAIRIE FUELS ROLLING RUBBER POINT S BATTERMAN LAW OFFICE GRIFFITH STEEL DENBURY RESOURCES, INC. BADLANDS ELECTRIC B & B SEPTIC SERVICES DARCY L. WASSMANN, P.C. MITCHELL’S CRANE & TRUCKING DEEP CREEK CONTRACTING SPIFFY’S RIEGER FENCING & CONTRACTING
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B&B FARMS, NORMA, DAN, BRITT & DON BUERKLE FAMILIES NEMITZ TRUCKING, LEE, NANCY & FAMILY ALBERT & LYNN PAUL, JESSICA, JENNA, JAEDA & JORDAN LORIN & CAROL BUERKLE DARIN & NICOLE BUERKLE & FAMILY SCOT & NIKKI BUERKLE, TRISTAN & TAYVN CLIFF & JENNIFER TUDOR, COURTNEY, CHLOE, SOPHIA & SARA CT EXCAVATION, INC. FRED & DONNA HOUZVICKA JORDAN & ASHLEY O’DONNELL, RAY, CORB & BO CHOICE CONSTRUCTION
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CLASSIFIEDS Call BoB HerBst 406-978-2233
N o r t h wes t Re al Es t at e Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995 www.bakermtrealestate.com
HELP WANTED
Fallon Medical Complex Employment Opportunities • Full-time Admissions Clerk • Nursing services is looking for RN, LPN, and CNA positions. Please contact Sue Lunde with questions at 406-778-5385.
Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5302 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE 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 $22/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 ____________________ HELP WANTED: Full-time and part-time positions open at The Box. To apply, call 406-778-3731 or send a Facebook message on The Box page. 8-9c
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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 406-480-2980. 46tfc
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FOR SALE: 2005 Ford F550 with Deweze Bale Bed, Model 587, $12,000. Phone: 406939-1726. 9-11c
CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS: Thanks to all those who baked and donated cookies for our Cookie Drive and to those who helped deliver them. Thank you to Fallon Medical Complex for allowing a resident to contribute cookies baked at their facility. Your support is greatly appreciated. American Legion Auxiliary #35 9c
NOTICE 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
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 MARY LEE DIETZ, Deceased. Honorable Nickolas
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C. Murnion Case No. DP 2020-6 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 Dawn M. Lee, 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 30th day of January, 2020. s/Dawn Marie Lee Personal Representative 8-10c MNAXLP _______________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING INTENT OF THE FALLON COUNTY WATER SEWER DISTRICT TO SET CONNECTION FEES FOR SEWER SYSTEMS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Fallon County Water Sewer District will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m., in the Library basement of the Courthouse at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, Fallon County, MT, for the purpose of consideration of a connection fee to the Sewer System. The name and address of the person who may be contacted for further information regarding this notice is Jean Rost at P.O. Box 61, Baker, MT 59313 and the phone number at that address is 406-778-2719. 9-10c
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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate– Northwest Montana – Company owned. Small and large acre parcels. Private. Trees and meadows. National Forest boundaries. Tungstenholdings.com (406) 293-3714 _________________________________________________ PRIVATE TREATY HEREFORD BULLS. MC brand MCMURRY CATTLE BILLING. WEBSITE: mcmurrycattle. com . REASONABLY PRICED PROVEN BALANCED TRAIT GENETICS Delivery available. HP (406) 254 1247. CELL. (406) 697 4040 Email mcmurrycattle@gmail.com _________________________________________________ MTFWP is hiring seasonal AIS Watercraft Inspectors statewide. $13.78/hour. High School Diploma or equivalency and Valid Drivers License required. Apply online at statecareers. mt.gov.
CEO/GM POSITION with Scranton Equity Exchange, Scranton, ND. Manage very successful multi-location cooperative. Grain experience preferred. For consideration, submit resume David.lemmon@chsinc.com (320) 219-0270 https://chsmembercooperative.catsone.com/careers/ _________________________________________________ If you are reading this ad, you can see that classified advertising works! Reach over 400,000 readers in Montana and beyond to promote your product, service, event and business. To get results, contact this newspaper, or the Montana Newspaper Association at (406) 443-2850 or email stacy@mtnewspapers. com or member@mtnewspapers.com. 25 words for the small investment of $149.
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West River Healthy Happenings
New & Easy Healthy Twist on Ethnic Cooking Experience Thai, Indian, Mexican & Chinese Food. Thurs., March 5 (pre-register by March 2) Thurs., March 19 (pre-register by March 12) Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Place: Hettinger Research Extension Center To pre-register contact: Hannah Nordby hannah.norby@ndsu.edu or 701.567.2735 ext.106 Registration limited to first 20 participants. No charge, class materials included. Patient Experience Survey Our patients our important. We want to improve & you can help. You may receive a survey by email, text or in the mail about your visit with us. Please complete the survey. We will use your feedback to make improvements. Living with Diabetes “What Can I Eat” Learn how to balance your meals, make healthy choices & manage your diabetes without feeling deprived! on Mon., March 9 presented by Linda Nudell. “All About Diabetes” on Mon., March 23 presented by Barbara West. Registration is required call 701.567.6203 or 800.732.0685. Classes held in classroom 1 from 2 - 4 pm. Have You Had Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit? The Annual Wellness Visit is a preventive screening, covered by Medicare Part B, to promote health & early detection of disease. Even if you are healthy, it is wise to visit with your doctor annually. You can review your complete health history with your doctor, who knows you the best in the event of an illness. Please call WRHS clinics to schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Together we are healthier! Earn Your Nursing Degree in Hettinger BSC is your affordable (and local!) option for a nursing degree. Contact Jennifer Seamands with any questions: jennifer.seamands@bismarckstate.edu or 701.567.6020 about the fall 2020 class. www.wrhs.com Message From Dr. Carrie Ann Ranum, Pediatrician Just a friendly reminder to schedule an appointment for your babies, children, adolescents & young adult’s annual exam & immunizations if needed. Lemmon Clinic 605.374.3773 • Hettinger Clinic 701.567.4561 New England 701.579.4507 • Mott Clinic 701.824.2391 Bowman Clinic 701.523.3271 May your day & every day be filled with happiness, good health & smiles!
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ATTENTION The Planning Board will conduct a special meeting on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room next to the Planning Department. The purpose of this meeting is to request permission from govering bodies to begin work on the 2022 Growth Policy. The public is invited to attend.
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FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant for our Extension department. This full time, permanent position provides administrative support by coordinating and performing a wide variety of activities to support the Fallon and Carter Extension, 4-H and Homemaker’s programs. We offer progressive wages with excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Closing Date: Friday, March 06, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.; applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at www.falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, Montana, 59313. Questions may be directed to Michael Millward 406-778-8130 Julie Straub 406-778-8164. For the latest local news, videos and more log onto falloncountyextra.com
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We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday.
Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.
C & D Yards • Baker, Montana
Open between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Your cattle will be delivered to Lemmon Livestock on Tuesday evening and will be sold on Wednesday.
Cattle will be on feed & water and a brand inspector on site
Wed. Feb. 26- Regular Sale w/Feeder Thurs. Mar. 19- Evenson Angus Bull Sale Calves & Larson XL Simm-Angus Bull Sale Wed. Mar. 25- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle Wed. Mar. 4- Regular Sale w/Feeder Calves Wed. Apr. 1- Regular Sale w/ Feeder Cattle and Gaaskjolen Angus & Angus Hybrid Bull Sale ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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American Legion • Baker, MT • Sunday, March 15, 2020 The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Hosted by American Legion Post #35 and American Legion Auxiliary
2021 Montana Teacher of the Year nominations and ‘20:20 Vision on Ag Safety’ is applications now open theme of Agricultural Safety HELENA-The Office of Public Instruction announced today that nomination and application forms are available for the 2021 Montana Teacher of the Year Program. Members of the public can fill out a simple form to nominate a teacher. Teachers can self-nominate by filling out an application. All current and actively teaching Montanans who are making a positive difference in the lives of students are encouraged to apply. If nominated, the OPI will reach out to the nominated teacher and ask them to fill out an application.
Nomination forms are due back to the OPI by May 15 and completed applications are due by June 22. They can be emailed to MTTOY@mt.gov. “Montana’s high-quality educators represent their unique communities and students. The Montana Teacher of the Year Program celebrates and promotes these teaching professionals in our state,” State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen said Friday. “Please join me in elevating the exceptional teachers in your community by nominating them today!” Montana’s program is part of the
National Teacher of the Year Program conducted by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), of which Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is a member. The 2021 Montana Teacher of the Year will go on to represent Montana in the national program next year. Linda Rost from Baker High School is the current 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year. She is also the first Montana Teacher of the Year in nearly a decade to be selected as a finalist for National Teacher of the Year.
Two Grants Awarded
At long term care, Fallon Medical Complex had their valentines party and crowned their king and Queen. King went to Bill Randash and Queen is Lillian Leischner.
Fallon County has been awarded two (2) grants, an RRGL Planning Grant for $15,000 from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) and Fish, Wildlife & Parks Community Pond Program Grant for $20,000. Written by Richard Menger, Fallon County Environmental Health, the DNRC grant is for Plevna to develop a Preliminary Engineering Report and Operations & Maintenance Plan for their wastewater treatment system. The FWP grant is to install a handicap accessible fishing dock on Baker Lake’s west shoreline. This placement will complete excellent coverage of the three public shorelines available. Informational signage of the fish species in Baker Lake and their range, maps, description, ecology, images and more will be available on the dock. The dock, which is 48 feet long and 20 feet wide, will also be attached to the Millennium Walkway that traverses the lake.
Awareness Program Week Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program. As part of ASAP, March 1-7 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme “20:20 Vision on Ag Safety.” A different safety focus will be highlighted by the Montana Farm Bureau and U.S. Ag Centers each day of the week: Monday, March 2 - Mental Health Tuesday, March 3 - Transportation Safety Wednesday, March 4 - Weather Disasters Thursday, March 5 - Confined Spaces Friday, March 6 - Farmer Wellness During this week and throughout the year, Farm Bureau is encouraging farmers to make safety a priority on the farm. “Agricultural safety is critically important on America’s farms and ranches,” said Mon-
tana Farm Bureau President Han McPherson. “By investing in safety and health in agricultural communities, we’re able to help save lives and resources through the prevention of injuries and lost time on the job.” The Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a part of the Farm Bureau Health and Safety Network of professionals who share an interest in identifying and decreasing safety and health risks. For more information and resources, visit the ASAP Facebook page. Visit the Centers’ YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ user/USagCenters) for new content and fresh ideas about how to stay safe while working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Join the movement to keep farms safe and share your own safety messages on social media using the hashtags #KeepFarmsSafe, #ASAP20 and #USAgCenters. The 11 U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers (www. cdc.gov/niosh/oep/agctrhom. html) are funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Your Chamber of Commerce...at work for the betterment of our hometown! Upcoming Community Events: April 4th & 5th: Baker Jam Youth Basketball Tournament Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~~~ March Meeting Thursday, March 5, • Noon
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Turn your home into a castle! -Category A & B Bed Licensed Assisted Living Needing an affordable, fun, safe, homelike place to live or for your loved one to live? If you are elderly or disabled this is the place for you! Offering: 24-hour supervision 24-hour RN on-call Warm friendly professional staff Homemade meals 3x/day with fresh baked goods Activities to please all interests Limited to extensive assistance with activities of daily living
Come in and talk to the folks at J&M Lumber about the projects you have planned for 2020. We can help! Call early for your spring estimates.
are encouraged to attend and bring a guest.
Great Selection March Pizza of the of tap Beer at Month a Great low price! Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
MON.- 10 OZ. RIBEYE W/ BAKED POTATO TUES.- 10 OZ. BOURBON STEAK W/ BAKED POTATO WED.- 20 OZ. RIBEYE W/ BAKED POTATO THURS.- DOUBLE BURGER W/ FRIES FRI./SAT.- STEAK & SHRIMP SKEWER W/ BAKED POTATO
Where all the best parties happen!
Lots of New Beer on tap! Check out our casino ~ Best payouts in town!
Heiser’s Bar & Casino Orders To Go 778-2001 • Baker, MT
Griffith Excavating, Inc.
Opportunities are endless and we are the next best place to home!
Providing SUPERIOR Care to our friends and neighbors Call for information regarding available rooms and our extremely competitive rates compared to Long Term Care Facilities. Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 Accepting: Accepting Private Pay Long Term Care Insurance Home and Community Based Service Clients (Medicaid Waiver)
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Baker Firefighters: Back row (l-r): Travis Bruha, Scott Anderson, Captain Hugo Bumgardner, Dan Lagasse, Dustan Davis, Adam Pinkey, Tristan Stark, Les Njos, Justin Reese, Captain Tyler Bruha. Front Row (l-r): Riley Chaska, Doug Bruha, Robert Singer, Randy Hoenke, Teight Madler, Captain Bryce Kramlick, Safety Officer Dale Butori, Asst. Chief Richard Chester, Chief Tom Bruha. Not Pictured: Becca Bumgardner, Scott Putnam, Marvin Schopp.
Baker Volunteer & Rural Fire Department
Rural Satellite Trucks Located in the County
North Trucks: Chad Follmer, Bryant Steen, Dennis Koenig, Keith Rustad, Mike Stark and Turk Stark South Trucks: Dave Meccage, Dave Hayden, Robert & Phillip Rusley, Bart & Quentin Burdick, Bud and Shawn Strangford Plevna Firefighters: Back row (l-r): Shaun Crisler, Bryce Huft, Donald MacKay, William Thielen, Kyle Vennes, Nicholas Bohle, Dalton Beckers, Tyler Medearis. Front row (l-r): Chief Kalyn Bohle, Asst. Chief William Lane, Secretary/ Treasurer Clint Dietz, Wyatt Phelps, Jeremy Tucker, Dana Buerkle Not pictured: Larry Dahl, Barb Medearis, Jeff Medearis, Chad Nielsen, Albert Paul, Chris Skogas, Jay Webb, Training Officer Kay Webb.
Plevna Volunteer Fire Department
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Fallon County EMS, Left - right: Scott Kilsdonk EMT Brittany Renner EMT Rod Kilsdonk EMT Patricia Morris EMT Bridget Schwartz EMT Lisa Mitchell, Director Advanced EMT Rodney Chaska Retired Lindsay Barrett-Chaska Retired Steven Schweigert Advanced EMT
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Thanks for your dedication in helping others in times of need.
406-778-PLUS(7587) Windshield, Glass, Chip Repair, Automotive
Repair and Machine Work
We appreciate all you do!
The SciSSor Wizard
Thank you for playing an important role in our communities!
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Fallon County Sheriff’s Office
We appreciate all you do for our community!
Thank you
406-778-3107
We’re proud to work with all of you.
406-778-2879
Your efforts are appreciated.
We appreciate each one of you
From all of us at
The crew at
Baker Rexall Drug
Little Beaver Conservation District
Baker Metal & Recycling
We appreciate the service of all our volunteers.
Fallon County Veterinary Service, P.C.,
Liam, Nathan & Don
406-778-TIRE We appreciate our volunteers.
You do an outstanding job!
Thank you for your service and volunteering your time!
406-778-3816 • Baker
406-778-2532
We depend on you!
“You’re all a great asset to our community”
Thank you for your EXCELLENT Service and Dedication.
Grasslands Federal Credit Union
Rachel’s Accounting Thanks for doing a fine job.
We appreciate your dedication!
Circle R Steel & Insulation
Fallon County Employees
It’s a privilege for us to honor so many dedicated and caring volunteers
Spartan Bus Line
Bank of Baker
Baker Agronomy Center
406-778-3382 bankofbaker.com
Salutes our Volunteers!
Thanks for your dedication and hard work!
406-778-2519
Our local VOLUNTEERS make a difference! Keep up the good work!
SMART & EMEDA
Thanks for your dedication in helping others in time of need.
Thanks for doing a terrific job!
Thee Body Shop, Inc. We appreciate your dedication and efficiency. 406-778-2263
We appreciate the sacrifices you make for our community.
406-778-3856
Member FDIC
Montana Dakota Utilities “We appreciate the service you give to our communities.”
Direct Electric 406-778-3274
Griffith Steel
406-778-3891
406-778-3344
406-778-2479
Thanks for always being there when you’re needed.
Thank you for serving our community.
Baker Public Schools
“Thanks to all our valuable volunteers”
Thee Garage
406-778-2065
406-778-3330
Quality Home Furnishings 406-778-3618
“THANKS”
B&B
Septic Services
WE APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DO!
We salute you for a job well done.
Baker Police Dept. Dependable Electric Energy
Member of
Insurance Store 406-778-2861
We Know we can count on you!
Thanks for your service to our community!
406-778-2202
406-778-3401
We know we can count on you! Thanks!
Plevna Schools
F&D Oilfield Maintenance BIG THANKS
All your volunteer time is very much appreciated.
Northside Truck & Auto
James R. Campbell, D.D.S.
Badlands Electric
Denbury Resources “Thanks for your passion, commitment and heart.”
J & M Lumber
Thank you for your service to our communities!
406-851-1941
Thanks for always being there when we need you.
Plevna Propane We Appreciate You!
406-978-2990 Thanks to all volunteers for their endless hours of training and hard work.
Complex
We appreciate your contributions to the community.
Bar & Steakhouse Thanks for the great job you do for our communities!
Thank you to all our community volunteers for their hard work and dedication.
We appreciate your dedication!
Attorney at Law Winston Churchill
Griffith Rental
Thanks to all the volunteers who help our communities.
We are grateful for your quick response & teamwork.
Thank you for We thank all these fine Many thanks to all the volunteers for their hard people for their services. your dedication We appreciate you. to the community. work over the past year.
Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C. “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
We appreciate all the sacrifices you make to keep us safe.
John & Teresa Rieger
Fallon County Fallon Medical Times
You do an outstanding job!
Thanks from
406-778-2929
Griffith Excavating, Inc.
for doing a super job!
406-778-2920 We salute you for a job well done!
406-778-3189
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Baker Body Shop
406-778-2024
We are proud of all our volunteers.
City of Baker
We appreciate the efforts of our area volunteers.
Call 8-1-1 before you dig.
Quality We appreciate everything you do! Transportation and QT, Inc.
406-778-3245
Russell’s Clothing
Your dedication is much appreciated. Thanks for all your efforts and for being there when you’re needed.
877-243-6691
give you all a BIG THANKS! Precision Parts & Supply M-F 7 a.m - 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
406-778-2219 • Baker, MT
“We always know we can count on you”
Plevna Bar & Grill
We appreciate your hard work and dedication!
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