Fallon County
T IMES March 27, 2020
BAKER, MONTANA
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Governor Bullock announces extension of closures, mandates social distancing
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District Basketball All-Conference Teams Three BHS senior basketball players were named to the 3B All-Conference basketball teams. Riley O’Donnell and Caleb Ploeger were selected to the boy’s second team. Halle Burdick was selected for All-Conference Honorable mention. These players are nominated by and voted onto the team by the 3B coaches. Chloe Tudor a sophomore at Plevna High School was named to the 4C Girls Basketball All-Conference second team.
Montana public schools, dinein food service and alcoholic beverage businesses to remain closed Governor Steve Bullock t issued a directive on March 24, to extend closures of public schools and dine-in food service and alcoholic beverage businesses through April 10 and mandate social distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Montana. “Montanans have an obligation to slow the spread of this virus. Our fellow Montanans can all continue to set a good example for each other in adhering to social distancing directives – and know that it will save lives,” Governor Bullock said. “For every person who stays at home and avoids non-essential gatherings, the better our chances to fight this virus and protect our frontline health care workers and emergency responders.”
Governor Bullock announced that effective immediately, non-essential social and recreational gatherings of individuals outside of a home or place of residence of greater than ten people are prohibited, if a distance of at least six feet between individuals cannot be maintained. This measure is consistent with actions taken in other states to slow the spread of COVID-19. Retail businesses are also required to establish, implement, and enforce social distancing policies to ensure a minimum of six feet between customers, effective March 28, 2020. This requirement does not apply to grocery, health care, medical, or pharmacy services, although they are also encouraged to comply with social distancing protocols if possible. School districts should follow the planning guidance provided in the March 19, 2020 Directive
to seek waivers of pupil instruction time and obtain continued state funding during this period. The Directive, like its predecessor orders, is a public health order enforceable by county attorneys. It preempts all county health ordinances if they are less restrictive. Montana is also preparing for a potential surge of patients needing hospital care. On Monday, Governor Bullock announced a Directive that temporarily waives the bidding process to quickly procure or distribute emergency supplies or contract for additional space to care for patients. Additionally, the directive streamlines the process for releasing patients and discharging them back to their home communities without delay as they recover, which will free up beds and equipment for new patients.
Baker community reacts to virus threat
By Brad Mosher
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There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in Fallon County, but that doesn’t mean the city of Baker, the county, schools and local businesses haven’t taken steps designed to prevent the spread of the virus. Both Baker municipal offices and the county also have taken steps to restrict public access to their buildings and facilities. Fallon County has announced a disaster declaration and the closure of the courthouse and county buildings to the public. According to Fallon County Resolutions 1036 and 1037, county commissioners made a disaster declaration regarding the onset and spread of the COVID-19 virus. “It is of utmost importance to protect our citizens within the entire county of Fallon, Montana from the spread of this disease by following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control,” resolution 1036 stated. According to the county, the disaster declaration will allow commissioners to activate parts of the local or inter-jurisdictional disaster and emergency plan. It will also authorize furnishing aid and assistance. It also allows the estimating of expenditures and using any unused funds in a separate emergency fund, the declaration stated. In resolution 1036 the county commission also followed the strong recommendation by the Fallon County Public Health Officer to close the Courthouse to the public as a preventative measure was approved. The resolution also recommended that two-thirds of the Board of Commissioners be in a home-quarantine, the commission could still conduct business as long as a quorum was participating by phone. County Public Health closures Through April 10, the following businesses were closed to use and occupancy by the public: •Restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses and other similar establishments. •Alcoholic beverage service businesses, including bars, taverns, brew pubs, breweries, microbreweries, and other establishments offering alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption
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•Health Clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers, pools, fitness studios and indoor recreational facilities •Bowling alleys •Salons, barber shops, massage and other similar establishments offering one-on-one type services •City, county and school parks and playgrounds including skate and splash parks The businesses subject to the directive are also permitted and encouraged to offer food and beverage using a delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive through service or drive-up service, the public health directive explained. Schools switch online Both Baker Public School and Plevna School have closed for the present after Montana’s governor issued an executive order earlier in March. Baker has announced switching to using the Google Classroom program and also have announced that Chromebooks are available for checkout. Parents were required to sign for the Chromebook. As of Monday (March 23) the school was transitioning to an on-line/at-home instruction plan for all students. Under the new system, the students would be required to finish work packets and access online content. Some packet and paper-based content would be required by Friday (March 27) between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. According to a post on the school’s Facebook site, the K-6 students and the K-2 students at Longfellow school will need to drop off the packets by Friday (March 27). The school closure has been extended through April 10 according to a directive issued by Governor Bullock on March 24. The teaching staff would be available by email for questions about the work packets, the post added. In addition, the school is offering “Grab and Go” breakfasts and lunches for students, at least through Friday, depending on how long the closure will stay in effect for schools. According to a recent Facebook post from school officials, the breakfast will be ready for pick-up weekdays from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.,
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use this envelope to return off-site work to the school. The District will pay for any postage due. Please put the envelope containing work to be returned to the school in the mail. “The District will pay for the postage at the post office. The District will continue to offer “Grab and Go” meals for breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday this week. Our teachers are working collaboratively to ensure we are streamlining the delivery of off-site instruction. If there are ways we can better meet the needs of your student during these trying times, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Please continue to monitor the district web page and the District Facebook page for current and accurate information pertaining to school closure and COVID-19,” the superintendent. “Google Classroom is one of the many tools that we use,” the superintendent explained. “Our teachers are working diligently to make sure we get an off-site instruction available to our kids,” he said. He may be hopeful that the situation may change, but Schumacher said that is planning for any contingency. The kids are doing well, he added, as they adapt to the new situation. “But we adults in the school certainly miss having them around here.” The school is continuing their student meal program. “That has been going as planned. We offer Grab and Go service, both in Plevna and in Ismay. We offer breakfast and lunch both and we offer it to all children in our community,” Schumacher said. “It is totally free of charge. “Our teachers and staff are working hard to make sure that they are prepared for any and all obstacles … and they are willing to surmount any that arise,” he said. Some of the adaptions are simple, with pencils and paper packets sent home for the students to work on, the superintendent said. “We have some students that have connectivity (internet) issues … and don’t have internet at home.”
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while lunch will be available from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the south lunchroom entrance. The school events planned recently have been postponed because of the closure and include events such as the Prom, Parent-Teacher Conferences, The Knight’s Ball, the Elementary Music Festival, the After Prom luncheon, Food Drive and Kindergarten Roundup among other events. The Montana High School Association has already announced that all spring activities have been suspended, including practices and competitions. That decision will be reviewed April 13, according to a release from the MHSA. In Plevna, the school is also following the state guidelines, according to Superintendent Nick Schumacher. In a posting on the school website, the administration explained that as a district, they will re-evaluate the emergency closure plan and offsite instructional delivery protocol. Students were also asked to continue communicating with teachers. “We are here to guide the students and families through the off-site learning experience,” the administration’s post explained. In addition, students were reminded that the ACT Test has been suspended until April 21. The school started its fourth quarter Monday (March 23). In a letter posted by the superintendent online, he explained “when planning for this school year,we certainly did not have off-site learning as part of our educational program. We will continue to do our best to meet the needs of our students and families of the district. Every family should be hearing from our teachers frequently. “Open lines of communication between the school, teachers, families, and students are essential to our educational plans. If you have yet to hear from your child’s’ teacher please let the district office know. “This week, the District will continue providing off-site instruction to our students. This instruction will be sent home both electronically and via USPS. “Students receiving hard-copy materials will also receive an empty, stamped envelope. Please
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Business closures and or hours changes/cancelled or delayed announcements •The American Legion in Baker will be closed for at least the next two weeks. •Baker Ace Hardware will remain open regular hours. They are willing to shop for you over-the-phone, process an over-the-phone payment, and do same-day delivery of your products (within a ten mile radius). 406-778-3359 •Baker Bowling Center will be CLOSED to the public until further notice. Take out and curbside pickup will be available Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. 406-778-2788 •Baker Club has curbside pickup. Check out their menu on their Facebook page. 406778-2412 •Baker Furniture Baker Furniture will be limiting access to their show room. In Baker, the original store entrance with the single door will remain open. All other entrances will remain locked. We will be limiting access to our showroom to 1-2 people at a time. 406-778-3618 •Baker Rexall Drug is requiring all customers to stop at the front counter upon entering the store, at which point all requests can be made to a cashier who will retrieve your items for purchase. This includes the pharmacy, which remains open. You may call in advance. Delivery is also available upon request. 406778-2214 •The Bank of Baker lobby is closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. The drive-thru window will operate normal hours, weekdays 8:30 a.m.5 p.m. The bank will waive fees for taking cash out of any ATM. •The Beauty Bar is closed temporarily. Appointments can be rescheduled for a later date by calling 406-778-2015 or 406-460-1319. Any hair care products can still be ordered and delivered to your door by calling Dani. •The Big Game Casino & Tavern is open for curbside pick up, to go orders, and delivery from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. all seven days of the week. Call 406778-2050 for orders. Check their Facebook page for menu and on-line ordering options. •The Box will be serving orders through their drive through. Stop by, call in or order online. 406-778-3731
•Cabin Creek Cafe is available for take-out Tuesday thru Saturday from 5:30 a.m.2 p.m. daily. Call in your orders at 406-778-2202. Check out their menu on their Facebook page. •The Corner Bar is open from 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. for take out and delivery services. They have online ordering on the MobileBytes app and now offer in-town delivery. Call 406-778-3278 and check out their Facebook page for menu and on-line ordering instructions. •Fallon/Carter County Entension will help anyone that needs help with technology to see and talk with family and family. Call 208-390-7801 or email michael.millward@ montana.edu. •The Fallon County Council on Aging will not be transporting any passengers until further notice. They CAN, however, pick up groceries, prescriptions, mail, etc. and deliver them to you. 406-7783595 •The FMC Community Clinic will be locking all outside doors with the exception to the Community Clinic main entry, which will be open from 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m., and the ER entry, which will be open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. The ER video call system will be in place after hours. Please call 406-7783331 for more information. •The Fallon Medical Complex hospital and Long Term Care are closed to visitors at this time. If you already have an appointment in Physical Therapy, call ahead before arrival at 406778-3331. •Fallon County Parks are closed to the public. •Farmer’s Union Cenex front doors on the west side by the diesel island will be locked, they ask that you use the east doors. There will be an employee in the entryway at all times letting a limit of five people in at a time. Curbside service is available for food and if you’d like to have items picked up for you or delivered call 406-778-2519. •Getim Here will only be serving orders through their drive through. Phone orders and drive ups only will be accepted. 406-778-2820 •Grasslands Federal Credit Union in Baker will have reduced business hours from
10 a.m.-2 p.m. until further notice. Use mobile banking, ATM’s and night deposit slots for transactions, whenever possible. 406-778-2920 •Griffith Rental will continue business as usual. •Heiser’s Bar & Casino is open for pick-up from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday either by using their MobileBytes app, or by calling 406778-2001. They also have take-n-bake pizzas available, and all payments can be made through the mobilebytes app. •J & A Mini Store will be making homemade breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches as always. Monday through Friday 4:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Special orders and curbside pickup is available call 406-891-2436 or 778-2411 •J & M Lumber will remain open regular hours. They will make local deliveries, and will take orders and payments over the phone. 406-7782030 •Lakeview Country Club is closed to the public until April 10. The golf course will remain open until further notice. •The Lucky Chinese Cafe will only accept to go orders. 406-778-3870 •Mid Rivers Communications business offices will be closed to the public, payment drop box will be available. In addition, technicians will not be entering homes. Customer service lines are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.8 p.m. 406-778-2812 •Mom’s Laundry is still open and keeping the public area as clean as they possibly can. They are not doing pressing this week and not accepting personal laundry drop off at this time, but still allowing for commercial drop off. Attendant hours are now 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 406-778-3388 •OS Brew Pub is available 5-10 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m.5 p.m. Sunday for curbside pick up Call 406-778-6722, or leave a message and they will contact you when your order is ready. They are also working on home delivery options. •Plevna Bar & Grill has curb side orders available 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5
p.m.-8p.m. 406-772-5847 •Prairie Rose Classics Museum will be closed until April 2. •Reynolds Market is open regular hours, subject to change daily, through at least the end of March, the first hours of the day are set aside for at-risk shoppers (over 60, pregnant, underlying health issues, etc.). They ask everyone else to please delay their shopping until after 9 a.m. In addition, grocery delivery is available either through Reynolds or through other Fallon County organizations. Curbside pickup will be available every day, 10 a.m.6 p.m. 406-778-3816 •Rolling Rubber will be operating at normal business hours, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. They will offer valet service of pickup and delivery for those wanting to minimize their contact in the store.460-778-3675 •Russell’s Clothing will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. Weekly hours will be in the morning only. 406-778-2427 •The Sagebrush Inn is open with limited check-in and check-out hours. Contact the motel for check-in directions. 406-778-3341 •Scissor Wizard will be closed until further notice. 406-778-2532 •Simply Chic will be closed until further notice. 406-7782224 •Spiffy’s Mobile 1 Lube Express and Wash will continue to be open but by appointments only and with a significantly reduced staff. Hours will be from 8 a.m.5 p.m. They are available for pickup and delivery. Car washes will remain open. 406-778-2479 •Spirits Plus will now offer curbside pickup with proper photo ID for anyone that does not want to come into the store. Call in your order and it will be ready for you. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 406778-3623 •Thee Garage Bar & Steakhouse is open for curbside pickup. Call in your orders, hours will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. each day. 406-778-2065 •Willow Day Spa will be close until further notice. 406-480-5745
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Out of concern for the safety of our members and employees, the lobby of Community 1st Federal Credit Union, at 104 South Main, Ekalaka will be closed to the public starting Thursday, March 19. Visits by appointment may be arranged for urgent needs. We will reopen the lobby to normal traffic at a time to be determined, based upon the recommendations of local and federal health officials. While our lobby is closed, Community 1st offers options for self-service and off-site banking, including: •Call any time during business hours at 406-775-8748 to talk to a member service representative. •Use our online banking site for money transfers, balance lookups, loan payments, and bill payments. •ATMs are available at both our Ekalaka and Miles City locations. •Fees related to the use of other banks’ ATM transactions will be reimbursed. •Mail and our vestibule night depository are available for deposits. •Loan applications and paperwork can be transmitted digitally. The welfare of our members and staff is of utmost importance to us. We’ll keep you informed of further developments, and thank you in the meantime for your patience and understanding.
Governor Bullock extends Montana’s Tax Filing Deadline Governor Steve Bullock extended the payment and filing deadlines for 2019 individual income taxpayers to July 15 in accordance with the new federal filing deadline. “Montanans across the state have been impacted by COVID-19 and extending the deadline gives taxpayers breathing room without having to worry about interest or penalties,” Governor Bullock said. “I encourage all Montanans who expect a refund to file as soon as they can to have additional income during this difficult time.” Extending the state filing deadline is in line with an announcement from the IRS to
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extend its deadlines for federal income tax filing and payments to July 15. The Montana Department of Revenue will be lenient in waiving penalties and interest associated with late tax payments and the department will work with taxpayers on an individual basis. The deadline for those making estimated tax payments for the first quarter of 2020 has also been extended to July 15. The due date for the second quarter remains July 15 at this time. Tax resources are available at: https://mtrevenue.gov/taxes/
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10 YEARS AGO Friday, March 26, ww2010 --
Stacey Moore, library aide for Baker elementary schools, is pictured with books that were purchased and donated in memory of Linda Wade. Lincoln and Longfellow School Libraries now have 209 new books, given in Linda’s honor. . .Baker City Council accepted Kelly Heiser’s bid for $10,000 on the Baker Hotel property. . .Back side of Chinese restaurant is being taken down and the alley is closed to the public for safety. . . Alysia Putnam, has been charged with Felony Theft. Court documents report that on or about Oct. 13 and 21, 2009 the defendant purposely obtained unauthorized property of Newell Broadcasting, where she was employed, and disposed of the property by selling it on eBay and eBuster. Putnam plead not guilty in District Court March 23. Bail is set at $5,000. . .Second burglary reported in Baker, March 19. Shane Elmore reported his residence had been broken into. Elmore and his roommate Steve Schweigert reported two digital cameras and one semi-automatic pistol were missing. . .Bruce Allen Dietz has been charged with Felony Assault with a Weapon. Dietz branished a knife and threatened Brian Gunderson at the Baker Club, March 5. Dietz plead not guilty in District Court March 23.
20 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 31, 2000 --
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service center and truck supply. They are located in the old Midland I.umber building north of Baker.
30 YEARS AGO
Thursday, March 29, 1990 --
Dorene King has arrived in Plevna to assume the pastor’s duties at the Peace Lutheran Church. . .Picture: Jon Stevenson presented Marilyn Nona with a plaque at a luncheon held in her honor at the Fallon Medical Complex dining room. Marilyn has decided to extend her stay in Baker for the time being and not leave right away. . .Todd Barkley and Les Afrank were selected to represent Baker in the second annual Class B All-Star football game. . . Plevna School will be holding a trustee election April 3. Arlee Fried is the only candidate running for the only position open this year. . .Ryan Hecker scored first overall in the individual testing at the Academic Olympics held in Miles City March 20. David Orth also received a first in scholastic competition, receiving the highest score at the State Math Meet held in Fairview March 13. . .Barbie Spriggs was selected to the Montana Girls All-Star Basketball Classic.
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50 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 26, 1970 --
The Baker Spartans squashed a Red Lodge rally to win the State Class B basketball crown with a 71-66 victory over the Redskins. . .Baker’s entry in the tournament queen contest was our very lovely Janice Schell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Schell. She received runner-up honors. . .Seatbelts were credited by investigating Montana Highway Patrolman Jack Westrope with preventing serious injury to four young Baker residents enroute
60 YEARS AGO
Thursday, March 24, 1960 --
Forty-first anniversary of American Legion noted by Fallon Post No. 35. . .Frank Howe and Lyle Neary were in a truck accident in which the livestock truck Frank was driving went off an overpass about one mile west of Pompeys Pillar. Frank suffered a broken back, broken jaws and other injuries, while Lyle suffered broken ribs. . .Chamber of Commerce endorses pellet mill for county at their Thursday meeting. . .Fire Chief Vic Grainger has attempted to give Baker residents fair warning about stricter enforcement of regulations concerning the pastime of following fire trucks on their emergency runs, but probably the most telling lesson will be a few stiff fines for violators. . .Robert Yokley and Arthur Linden are the junior classmen who have been chosen to attend Boys State from Baker High School at Dillon August 20-28.
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Thursday, March 30, 1950 --
“Cyclone Sally” is the senior play attraction to be staged in the high school gymnasium March 31. Title role will be played by Joyce Lambert while the supporting cast includes Howard Traweek, Bob Loveless, Zeke Lund, Francis Kirschten, Maxine Lutts, Ann Moseley, Verle Loran and Nadine Everson. . .David Weeks was selected as delegate to Boys State by the Baker Lions at their Monday meeting. . .On the heels of the first day of spring, winter struck another vicious wave of storm. There have been no trains either way for several days. . .Mrs. Gladys Cassidy, local home economics instructor, left Wednesday morning accompanied by Virginia Neary, Norma Corey, Jeanette Stark and Carole Irvine for Great Falls where they will attend the State FHA meeting. . . .M. V. North and Roy McClain, incumbents, are running
for school trustees at the annual election April 1. . .Plevna High School junior-senior class play will be presented April 15. They have chosen “The Valley of the Ghosts”. The cast includes Annette Bohle, Leonard Howe, Evangeline Roesler, Ted Rieger, Betty Jean Hoenke, Delphine Pinnow, Lloyd Ehret, Elwood Leischner, Audrey Thielen, Darline Quincer, Bob Hoke and Delbert Rabe.
80 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 21, 1940 --
Just a vacant lot now occupies the space where once the St. Charles Hotel stood on the Main Street of Plevna. Fifteen NYA boys have recently completed razing the old hotel. The lumber salvaged is to be used in the construction of sidewalks and building an addition to the city hall. . . .The Monday snow storm caused quite a bit of snow shoveling on some of the country roads and we do need the moisture.
90 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 27, 1930 --
Elizabeth Hospital management was turned over this week to Mrs. W. F. Schultz and Miss Alma Dahl. Miss Elizabeth Scott and Miss Elizabeth Sanders have decided to give up the management temporarily. . .A reception was held March 22 in honor of “Dad” Seeley’s birthday. This popular man was 80 years young and has served during the past 18 years as janitor in the school. . .Denzil Young, Jr. cut his chin in a fall from his tricycle and several stitches were taken. . .The auction sale at the Halse and Lee farms drew large crowds of interested farmers and city folks.
100 YEARS AGO Thursday, March 25, 1920 --
Baker Lake rose and rose until Monday and water slipped over the spillway, the first for many months. . .The county bridge at the 101 Ranch went out with the high water. The bridge was completed only a few months ago and was one of the best structures of its kind in the county. . .Rev. Nye returned from Billings where he attended an interchurch meeting for the Congregationalists. . .John Barger, who has been with the First National Bank since his return from overseas, has severed his connection with this institution and is now manager of the McCaull Webster Lumber Co. . .Mrs. Hildreth gave an article on “Cities in Montana” at the Baker Woman’s Club meeting.
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Brenda Culver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Culver, placed second runner-up in the Miss Pierce County Scholarship pageant which was held at the Bicentennial Pavilion in Tacoma, WA, March 20-22. . .Joe Hadley took first place honors at the District 8 Beef Cook-Off held March 22 in the Baker home ec room. He will go on to state to make “Dorito Pie”. Joe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hadley. Meg Hanley, daughter of Pat and Kay Hanley of Plevna, is the alternate winner. . .Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rieger celebrate 40th anniversary with an open house at the Plevna Fire Hall, April 5. . .Mamie Bergstrom of Benson, MN, former Baker resident, was named outstanding citizen of Swift County, MN, during the county fair.
to the Butte tournament whose car was totally demolished in an early Saturday morning crash. Taken to a Miles City hospital were Randall Pool, Mike Griffith, Dennis Hatton and Nick O’Connor. . .Winners in the Fallon County Spelling Bee were first place Marcia Young, second place Cindy Neary, third place Jeanne Huntley, fourth place Nicki Bruggeman, fifth place Diana Young. . .Mr. Roger Lindgren will be manager of the Penneys store in Torrington, WY. A farewell party was given for him by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Goard.
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Fifth annual Baker Community Band and Jazz Band Concert, under the direction of Bill McLouth, was held March 26. The concert featured a combination of concert and jazz hand selections. . John and Christine Wik are co-owners of their own company, Wik Design. They are freelance artists and graphic designers who work from their home. . .High temperature March 25 was 66 degrees. . .A surprise 60th birthday party for Lawrence Schaefer will be held April 1. . .Baker FFA will present Donkey Basketball April 5. . .Baker High School 2000 prom king and queen candidates include Jared Miller, Justin Haar, Tom Birrer, Derrick Enos, Alexiss Pinnow, Jana Schweigert, Cristal Ketterling and Charity Enos. . .Rachel Brockel, Brook Buerkle, Amanda Woolston, Erika Rowe, Mandi Alberts and Doug Stickney, all members of the Plevna FCCLA team, took first place at State in parliamentary procedure. They now compete at Nationals. . .Baker Volunteer Fire Department was called to the Roddy Rost, Jr. residence March 22. A wildland fire in the shelterbelt was caused by hot ashes from a stove. . .New in Baker! Northside Truck & Auto - your complete truck/auto
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Office of Public Instruction, Montana University System announce free ACT opportunities for students The Office of Public Instruction and Montana University System announced today that Montana juniors will have the opportunity to take the ACT free of charge this coming fall semester of their senior year. Normally, current juniors would take the ACT in the spring as Montana’s statewide standardized test for federal accountability. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and Montana’s pending waiver request from standardized tests, it is likely that juniors will not be taking the ACT this spring. “In this time of uncertainty, Montana students, families, and educators should be focused on their health and safety not fulfilling standardized test requirements,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen said Tuesday. “I am pleased that Montana high
school students who wish to take the ACT in pursuit of post-secondary education will have the opportunity to take it free of charge this fall.” The ACT has been Montana’s state standardized exam for high school students since 2016 for federal accountability purposes. It also serves as an important entry requirement for colleges and universities. “The Montana University System provides all high school juniors the opportunity to take the ACT so that all are able to apply for college and that’s even more important in these challenging times,” said Montana Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton T. Christian. “Rather than allowing the test to be canceled, my office worked directly with the ACT organization to reschedule
the exam for this fall. Students who wish to take the test over the summer may do so, but must cover their test fees and make their own travel arrangements to visit a test center. By rescheduling the test to a regular school day in October, we’ve made sure that travel and cost are not a barrier. This is a critical part of our mission to provide all Montanans the opportunity to pursue education after high school.” The ACT is administered by the OPI and funded through a grant from the Montana University System. Schools will have the ability to administer the ACT on October 6th (initial), October 20th (makeup), and November 3rd (emergency). More information on assessments can be found on the OPI’s website.
SBA amends Disaster Declaration; Disaster Assistance now available to all Montana Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to all Montana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA disaster assistance is now available in all counties within the state of Montana and the neighboring counties below. Neighboring Idaho counties: Bonner, Boundary, Clark, Clearwater, Fremont, Idaho, Lemhi and Shoshone; Neighboring North Dakota counties: Bowman, Divide, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Slope and Williams; Neighboring South Dakota counties: Butte and Harding; Neighboring Wyoming counties: Big Horn, Campbell, Crook, Park, Sheridan and Teton. “SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist Montana small businesses with federal disaster loans. We will be swift in our efforts to help these small businesses recover from the financial impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19),” said Administrator Carranza. SBA Customer Service Representatives will be available to answer questions about SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and explain the application process. “Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coro-
navirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said Carranza. “These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Carranza added. Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private non-profit organizations is 2.75 percent. SBA offers loans with longterm repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years and are available to entities without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloan.sba. gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 800-877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 17, 2020. For more information about Coronavirus, please visit: Coronavirus.gov. For more information about available SBA resources and services, please visit: SBA.gov/coronavirus.
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(BILLINGS) - Nutra-Lix, Inc. and the United States’ Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) continued their annual tradition of awarding a custom-made saddle to a lucky USCA member this year at the Montana Agri-Trade Exposition in Billings, Mont. The annual drawing has served to encourage membership and participation in USCA. The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition is the largest agricultural tradeshow in the region and takes place every February. As Nutra-Lix is based out of Billings Montana, the MATE show has served as the perfect location to draw for the saddle. In the past, representatives from the USCA drew the name of the saddle winner at the MATE show. However, this year, the saddle winner was drawn at the inaugural Winter Thaw, held in conjunction with the MATE. Karen Yost, Vice-President of Nutra-Lix, Inc. drew from the thousands of names, and the winner was Montana native, Roddy Rost from Willard, Mont. It has been several years since a saddle winner came from the state of Montana. The Rosts picked up their saddle at the Nutra-Lix, Inc. plant in Billings. J.D. Steen, a salesman for Nutra-Lix, Inc., presented Rost with his new saddle. Rost commented on the quality on the saddle when his wife, Juanita, added that he probably would not even get the chance to ride it once his kids got their hands on it. The Rost family ranches just outside of the small Southeastern Montana town of Willard. They raise commercial cattle and horses as well as a “few other critters” as Rost puts it. “It’s really important to be involved with these organizations that support us ranchers,” said Rost, “we need these guys looking out for us while we are busy working at home. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that we are going home with this new saddle”. Since its inception in 2007, the USCA works towards forwarding United States’ beef business interests in Washington D.C. by making sure cattle producers from all over the nation have their voices heard on the legislative stage. Nutra-Lix, Inc. has spent over 30 years in the beef nutrition industry. Resulting in a natural partnership with the USCA and the drawing for the saddle each year.
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Governor Bullock announces uninsured Montanans to receive coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment
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Crazy Times
We are in the midst of some very interesting times. There are things happening in our small community that we’ve never seen before and many can’t understand. Hoarding of common products, wide scale event cancellations, school dismissals for extended time periods, businesses limiting public contact and in some cases public admittance, and so on. This is all very foreign to our rural minds. We are asked to practice “social distancing”, or in other words, avoid crowded situations or even being physically close to other individuals. During certain times of the year farmers and ranchers are good at social distancing. During calving and lambing time ranchers are pretty faithful at staying close to home. During field prep, planting, and harvest, farmers don’t spend much time in crowded areas. But, for people that live in even a small town setting, social distancing may take a little more effort. We need to look at social distancing a little like an insurance policy. Social distancing helps to insure a less likelihood of us coming in contact with the dreaded COVID-19 virus. We all want to avoid the virus, social distancing helps us to do that. In reality, social distancing is a practice that should apply during any cold, flu, or similar outbreak - not just now with the COVID-19 virus. The schools’ closing has had a big impact on all communities. It has especially created issues for the families in which both parents have jobs or work outside the home. Take-home assignments, and in many
cases on-line school lessons are helping meet the needs of continuing the educational elements that the schools normally provide, but not every family has the immediate capability to start home-schooling their kids. It was an unforeseen burden. Hopefully all families have been able to adapt and it all turns out to be a positive experience for everybody. Daycares are a great asset in any community, but when they close their doors an additional burden is created for the families that have come to rely on them. Depending on the ages and overall health of grandparents, they may or may not be an option for some families to care for their at-home children. Understanding and compromising employers that allow a parent to miss work so they are able to be home with their children are phenomenal - thank you to them! We are all in this together. None of us wanted or even expected the craziness of what is going on in our community. We need to be respectful of each other. We don’t know the hardships and burdens this has placed on other families, so please don’t be critical of them. If needed, the Extension Office has some great resources available that address coping with depression. Give us a call, we can mail them to you or send them via email. Don’t let these stressful times get you down - we’ll get through them, this will pass, things will get back to normal. Remember to laugh at some of the crazy things we notice. And, if you actually run out of toilet paper, avoid poison ivy leaves!
Girl Scouts delay delivery of cookies due to Covid-19 In order to ensure the health and welfare of our members, their families, and our communities, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) has suspended delivery of Girl Scout Cookies. In addition, booth sales will be delayed, but rest assured, once resumed we will have updated booth sites on the cookie locator. We appreciate the public’s understanding when it comes to getting their pre-ordered Girl Scout cookies. If you want to enjoy Girl Scout cookies during this time, connect with a Girl Scout to purchase and have your cookies shipped online.
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Governor Steve Bullock announced that uninsured Montanans, who receive a recommendation from a provider, will be eligible to receive coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment. “This is a significant step in containing the spread of coronavirus in our state. We know that the lack of health insurance often results in the delay of seeing a doctor or being turned away, which could further fuel this pandemic and put other Montanans at risk,” said Governor Bullock. “It’s going to take all of us working together to slow the spread, and that includes looking out for those who don’t have health insurance, particularly those most vulnerable.” Under the governor’s emergency authority, state funds, with potential for federal funds, will be used to pay for COVID-19 testing for Montanans without health insurance. If confirmed positive for COVID-19, funds will be used to cover treatment costs. Montanans will be required to provide a recommendation from a provider according to current CDC guidance and the state will reimburse them for that provider visit. Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP recipients are currently eligible for coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment. The option will be available to uninsured Montanans starting March 23. To access the new emergency assistance, Montanans should call 406-444-7605 or email HHSPresumptive@mt.gov. Reducing the number of uninsured Montanans has been a top priority of the Bullock administration. This includes expanding Medicaid, which currently covers 84,000 Montanans. An estimated 8.6% of Montanans are uninsured.
March 27, 2020
Local businesses adjust to trying times By Megan Slagter
Our local businesses are working hard to make sure that this community is taken care of. Accommodations and adjustments are constantly being made so that everyone can remain safe from the virus that has momentarily taken over. J&M Lumber and Baker Ace Hardware are two of many businesses showing that there are still good things happening around us besides what is showing on the news or on Facebook. J&M Lumber recently created birdhouse kits meant to help families who either don’t have the tools to start these projects or just ran out of ideas on how to keep their children busy. For a free will contribution, you can get a kit and all contributions from the birdhouses will go to the local food bank to help those in need. These kits include twenty nails, six planks pre-cut, a dowel for the perch and step by step instructions on how to build these simple birdhouses. The clear pine is perfect if the kids decide they want to paint or even draw on it. Not only will these birdhouses make a great crafts project, they also are perfect for making wonderful memories in
Quincy Slagter handing out birdhouses to the children. such trying times. With all these possible projects coming soon, many homeowners are starting to wonder about the Customer Appreciation that is scheduled for May 2. A day of great deals for home renovations that range from new kitchen cabinets to a new exterior design. Jon Slagter, owner of J&M Lumber, has stated that “We are waiting to make a decision on the Customer Appreciation Show until after the 1st of April.” Baker Ace Hardware has been hard at work in making sure that customers are still able to get household goods and materials. Baker Ace is encouraging their customers to utilize their delivery service. Ace employees will even shop for customers and bring them their goods straight to their vehicles if that is what they request. Currently only five customers are allowed at a time in the store to promote social distancing. As of now, Baker Ace’s Annual Customer Appreciation has been cancelled, but they do hope that they will be able to host it later.
Reluctance to Technology By Daris Howard
GSMW wishes to acknowledge the sacrifice and dedication of the healthcare workers in our communities who are working hard to keep us healthy. As a result, any cookies purchased online for a donation from March 24 through the end of the cookie sale will be donated to healthcare workers across Montana and Wyoming. On behalf of the Girl Scout movement, we want to thank the public for being part of our collective action to prevent the spread of coronavirus and for the continued support of Girl Scouts and the Girl Scout cookie program.
With the Coronavirus in full swing, the university where I work has shut down face-toface classes and moved everything online. We now teach our students from the enclosure of our offices. Last summer, I finished a doctorate in online education with an emphasis on technology, so this situation provides an opportunity to use the training I received. As the university decided to shut down our face-to-face classes, I quickly realized my computer camera was mediocre at best. My department committed to purchasing new equipment, including better webcams and document readers. But that ran into an immediate snag, as many other schools did the same thing. Most items were put on backorder and will not arrive until after the semester is over. I spent hours testing for the best camera angle and the best lighting for illuminating my whiteboard. I created guidelines, documents, and software for my students who would need them. I sent out emails with step-by-step instructions for the students to join me for our first class together. There were a few snags I had to iron out, but by the time I taught my first set of online classes, things went well. I made mistakes, but I had set a second computer in the background and logged it in as a student. With this computer I could see what the students saw and quickly
knew if something was wrong. Some students struggled with the change, but most accepted it quite well. While I was working through this, I thought of my mother and her reluctance to accept new technology. It was her ninety-fourth birthday just a couple of weeks ago. For Christmas two years ago, my sister gave Mom an Alexa so Mom wouldn’t feel so alone in her apartment. The first time Alexa talked to Mom, she was frightened and thought there was an intruder in her apartment. It took her a while to calm down and get used to Alexa, but she finally did. Back when Mom lived by us, she would come over for dinner, and my teenage daughter would tell Mom the newest jokes she had heard. One day Mom called, and I had the phone on speaker. When she found out that my daughter could hear her, she said, “Elli, check out this Alexa.” Mom then asked Alexa to tell her a joke. When Alexa finished, Mom laughed and laughed. But Alexa was clear across the room, so the only words I could make out from the joke were “the Beatles.” I asked Mom what the joke was, and she said, “I don’t know. I didn’t get it.” It was just a machine talking to her that she found funny. Last fall, I picked Mom up, and we drove four hours to a wedding. I was not familiar with
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the address, so when we got to the city where the wedding was, I turned on Google Maps. Mom shook her head in disgust. “I don’t know why you use that foolish thing. I’m sure I can tell you directions better than that phone lady can.” As we drove, the maps program said, “In 100 feet, turn right.” “No, no, no!” Mom said. “That’s wrong. I used to come up here all the time.” “But, Mom,” I said. “That was decades ago, and things change. The computer has it all programmed in.” “Well, I don’t trust her,” Mom said. “I’m sure she’s taking us the wrong way.” About that point, Mom remembered that she had wanted to stop and get a wedding card. “No problem,” I said. “I will just have my phone tell us where the nearest drug store is.” The phone said there was one just fifty feet ahead on the left. Mom let out a disgusted grunt. “Now you’ll see how stupid your phone lady is. There’s no drug store within ten miles of here.” Mom was just finishing saying that as I turned the car into the parking lot of the drug store. Mom looked up and saw where we were, and as she turned and scowled at me, I didn’t even dare smile. Mom glared at me and said, “And just for your information, I still don’t trust her.”
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Chloee Thurlow, Karmen Headdress, Kyal Hadley, Kayl Hadley, Sydne Austin, Brylee Swarts, Danica Shepherd, Jesse Brawley, Aidyn Schwartz, Hunter Bailey, Cooper O’Connor, Conrad Hess, Chance Follmer, Cole Rost, Sheldon Johnson, Jimmy Miller, Jasia Stieg, Emily Burdick, Chase Follmer
Academic Olympians shine Baker High School students at area competition compete at BPA State Back (l-r): Cayla Duke, Sam Griffith, Gabe Kennel, Zach Craig, Anika Ploeger, Sayge Barkley, Caleb Rost, Olivia Gunderson. Front: Lena Kennel, Caleb Ploeger and Alissa Schell.
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Network Design Team - 3rd (Caleb Ploeger, Will Rost, Logan Graham) The following students qualified to compete at Nationals, which is slated to be held in Washington, D.C. Aiden Wyrwas - Computer Modeling; Trinity Dietz - Computer Modeling; Will Rost - Visual Basic; Caleb Ploeger - Visual Basic; Logan Graham - Visual Basic; Lena Kennel - Fundamental Spreadsheets; Ashlyn Lutts - Fundamental Word.
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5th place; Conrad Hess, 4th place. Team “A” for the High School placed first on the written test and third in the oral competition, while Team B placed fourth on the written and seventh in the oral rounds. Individuals who received special awards for their performance on the written were: 9th grade: Sam Griffith, 3rd place; 10th grade: Anika Ploeger, 6th place; Sayge Barkley, 4th place; Gabe Kennel, 3rd place; Caleb Rost, 2nd place; 11th grade: Oliva Gunderson, 3rd place; 12th grade: Lena Kennel, 7th place; Caleb Ploeger, 6th place; Alissa Schell, 5th place.
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The members of BPA, along with advisors Lynn Beach and Scott Anderson, traveled to Billings to compete at the State BPA Competition March 8-10. The following are the students who competed and placed: Alissa Schell - Computer Programming Concepts - 9th Aiden Wyrwas - Computer Modeling - 3rd Trinity Dietz - Computer Modeling - 1st Bryce Hufford - Payroll Accounting - 10th Will Rost - Visual Basic - 2nd Caleb Ploeger - Visual Basic -
Baker Middle School and Baker High School Academic Olympic students travelled to Miles City to participate in the annual Academic Olympics Competition. The teams are coached by Carole Bettenhausen, Carol Hadley, Cindy Quade and Diane VanGorden. Team “A” for the Middle School placed second overall in the written test and finished in the oral competition. Individuals receiving special awards for their performance on the written test were: 7th grade: Kayl Hadley, 9th place; Chance Follmer, 3rd place; Chase Follmer, 3rd place. Eighth grade: Cooper O’Connor, 12th place; Chloee Thurlow,
Activities/hobby/work: Football, basketbal, hanging with my family and little nephew Brooks, being around the Fire Hall and going out on calls Plans: Attend Bismarck State and get a degree in Farm and Ranch Management/Ag business Words of advice to underclassman: Don’t follow the footsteps in the sand; make your own and let people follow your steps to success Favorite memory from high school: Beating Colstrip in football 52-28 and having 3 touchdowns and a lot of yardage.
Activities/hobby/work: Riding horse, roping, barrel, racing, ranch life Plans: Attend Miles Community College to attain a Bachelor of Science in Nurising Words of advice to underclassman: Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now. Favorite memory from high school: Putting the clay muscles on the fake human body
2020 Black Angus Bulls For Sale -Private TreatyWeek Angus The following bulls are for sale. They are hand fed a ration every day and are accustomed to people. These bulls will be 17-18 months old when turned out to breed. With the nice winter, they have gained well. Data on the bulls is listed below. $7500 for top end. Contact Terry Week, Beach ND. 701-872-1104 home and 701-876-9288 cell.
Date Born 1-4-19 1-14-19 1-14-19 1-17-19 1-19-20 1-20-19 1-21-19 2-3-19 2-4-19 2-4-19 2-7-19 2-14-19 3-4-19 3-21-19
Bull Number 83 53 38 68 98 106 47 77 61 107 113 99 55 105
Birth Weight 83 78 68 84 80 76 70 85 90 78 74 83 78 87
Weaning Weight 768 667 602 704 730 638 674 741 739 744 579 794 618 675
Sire Frey’s Opportunity 38 Special Quest Frey’s Opportunity EZ $ S Chisum 255 Buford Pathfinder Arsenal Buford Pathfinder S Chisum 255 S Chisum 255 Buford Pathfinder Hoover Dam Mogck Bullseye
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Cooper Peterson trying out the new embroidery machine.
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Weston Robertus and Brynn Buerkle each in the process of their step-by-step directions.
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Mrs. Downing’s first grade class learned the preciseness of directions as they proceeded to share with classmates, each step in making their peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They found out that when giving directions, you have to be exact in each step if you want a good finished product. After they were done sharing specific step-by-step directions with others, they were able to eat their delicious creations.
FCCLA receiving the Grant money from Mid-Rivers (l-r): Mr. Schumacher, Superintendent; Jenna Paul; Stacy Knuths;, Mrs. Robertus, FCS/FCCLA advisor.
FCCLA embroidery machine By Cooper Peterson
The FCCLA purchased a new embroidery machine when they received grant money from Mid-Rivers. Mrs. Robertus and Jenna Paul filled out the paper work and put together a video when they applied for the grant. The first person to try the embroidery machine was Cooper Peterson. He helped set up the machine, figured out how to thread it by following the numbers, and then tried embroidering an animal by simply pushing the start button; it embroiders the picture you
have chosen by itself. Cooper has made some joggers brand warmups on which he wanted to put an embroidered logo. The old machine was outdated, and everyone is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the new technology in the updated version. Cooper would like to embroider a brand and a doodle that he has artistically created to put on his pants. Cooper practiced embroidering a pig for the first run, and it turned out looking very professional. The new embroidery machine will be a nice addition to the FCS classes.
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ELECTION NEWS COLLEGE STUDENT: TO ABSENTEE VOTE OR NOT TO ABSENTEE VOTE If you are a college student the question may arise how do I vote in the June Primary and the November General elections this year. If the college student is registered to vote in Fallon County, the individual may complete an application for an absentee ballot. The college student would then be mailed a ballot to their college address, and that individual would vote the ballot and mail it to the Fallon County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator prior to June 2, 2020. Or, if the student will be living in Fallon County by June 2, 2020, they may vote their absentee ballot that was sent to them and drop the ballot off at the Fallon County Clerk & Recorder’s Office or at the Fallon County polling place, which is the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. If the college student is not registered in Fallon County but would like to be, that individual may register to vote now. Go online to www.falloncounty.net, under the election department tab, for the fillable voter registration form, fill out form, print, sign and drop off or mail to the Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator office at PO Box 846 Baker, MT 59313. Or, appear to register in person at the Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrators office located at 10 West Fallon Avenue Baker, MT. The student also has the option to register in the County that they are currently enrolled for college. There are usually voter registration drives on all college campuses. The most important thing, the college student should NOT register in both Counties. A registered elector may vote one time only in an election. It complicates matters when college students register in more than one County. If an individual needs to cancel their voter registration in Fallon County, contact the Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator’s Office for the appropriate forms. For more information contact the Fallon Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator’s Office at 406-778-7106. You may obtain a voter registration care of application for absentee ballot at www.falloncounty.net- Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/falloncountyelections for current election information.
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Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or Personnel Dept. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5302 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE
Help wanted Office manager needed in Baker, MT approximately April 1st. $18.00/hr., 40 hrs. a weeks for approximately 1 year, possibly more. Requirements: Good computer skills, good
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Call Darryl 406-890-3070 HELP WANTED: Dahl Memorial Healthcare job opportunities: Competitive wages and benefits for all positions. Maintenance/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - Responsible for maintaining the physical structure of the building and the day to day operation of electrical, heat, air conditioning, medical gas and water, sewer systems, snow removal and lawn maintenance. Coordinate the implementation of the emergency operations program through training, plan writing and review, equipment and supply purchase and maintenance, and command center support. Develop, integrate, implement and ensure compliance of emergency operations policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements. Registered Nurse (RN) - Possible student loan repayment. Clinic RN - Prepare patients, instruments and procedures for visits with providers. Completes schedules, referrals. Assists providers with procedures and maintains necessary inventories of medications, room supplies, and supply inventories in the clinic. Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) - Paid online classes available. Cook - On the job training available. For more information or to apply, please contact: Melissa Lovec, P.O. Box 46, Ekalaka, MT 59324; 406775-8730; mlovec@dmhainc.com. Applications can also be downloaded from www.dahlmemorial.com. EOE. 11-13c
WANTED WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 36-38p
FOR RENT FOR RENT: Five bedroom, two bath house. No smoking. Pets considered. Call 406-480-2980. 11tfc ______________________________ SELF STORAGE AVAILABLE UNITS: 2 - 10x30, 1 - 5x10, 1 10x15, 1 - 10x20 and 1 - 15x20. Call Shawn at 406-480-2980. 11tfc
FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2016 Buick LaCrosse FWD Sedan, like new, only 17,000 actual miles. Phone 406-978-2091. 13-14c
CARD OF THANKS CARD of THANKS: The family of Jessie Fost would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the love, food, flowers, memorials and help during our difficult time. Special thanks to the Lakeview Baptist Church for the wonderful meal and use of the building, Quality Trans-
portation and special friends for the Sunday meal, Jon and Stevenson Funeral Home for their wonderful assistance at a very emotional time, and Pastor Sheldon, who is always there. 13p ______________________ CARD OF THANKS: I want to take this time to say Thank You to my family, friends and the farmers and ranchers of Carter and Fallon Counties for making 35 years with the Farm Service Agency go by so fast - not sure how that happened! You have all been such big part of my life, and for that, I will always be thankful. My co-workers and staff through the years have been topnotch folks who care about the producers and industry they serve and we are so fortunate to have them in our corner, working for the Agency. In addition, the producers of these counties are the best - and it was you that made my years of service doable and why I continued to work. From the bottom of my heart - thank you for all you do for Agriculture I know we don’t say it enough, but you are appreciated! Take Care and God Bless you all! Robin Markuson 13c ______________________________ CARD OF THANKS: A HUGE Thank You to everyone that played a part in my retirement party - I couldn’t have asked for a better send off with a better group of people! Thank you to Jitt for taking the lead and getting everything lined up and to all of you that were a part of the planning process. The meal was delicious - thank you to Mrs. Amy Walker and her FCCLA group for that. And also thank you to the Dawg House Pub for being a part of the celebration. Thank you for all the cards and flowers - from those that could not attend. I miss the dayto-day contact with my staff and co-workers, but so far, this retirement gig has been great! Thanks so much everyone! Robin Markuson 13c
LEGALS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE On July 15, 2020 at 11 a.m., at the front entrance, Fallon County Courthouse, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 59313, Brigham J. Lundberg, a member of the Montana State Bar, as successor trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, the following described real property situated in Fallon County, Montana, and described as follows: Lot 7, Block 29, MILWAUKEE LAND COMPANY’S SECOND ADDITION to the City of Baker, Fallon County, MT, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. Parcel ID No.: 1100179 which has the address of 122 South 5th Street East, Baker, MT 59313. Said sale will be made to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the trust indenture/deed of trust (“Deed of Trust”) dated Nov. 25, 2014 and executed by Justin I. Qualley and ChyAnne Qualley, as grantors (“Grantor”), to Alliance Title and Escrow Corp., as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as beneficiary, and recorded on Nov. 25, 2014 as Instrument No. 99619 in Book 115 at Page 253, official records of Fallon County, Montana.
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The deadline to place classified advertising is 2 p.m. every Tuesday for that week’s publication. Call The Times today (406) 778-3344 Brigham J. Lundberg (“Successor Trustee”) is the successor trustee of the Deed of Trust pursuant to an Appointment of Successor Trustee/Substitution of Trustee recorded on Feb. 13, 2020 as Instrument No. 0105791, official records of Fallon County, Montana. Beneficiary has declared the grantors in default of the terms of the Deed of Trust and the promissory note (“Note”) secured by the Deed of Trust because of Grantors’ failure to timely pay all monthly installments of principal, interest, and, if applicable, escrow reserves for taxes and/ or insurance as required by the Note and Deed of Trust. According to the Beneficiary, the obligation evidenced by the Note is now due for the Oct. 1, 2019 installment payment. As of Feb. 11, 2020, the amount necessary to satisfy this obligation was $158,962.32. This amount includes the outstanding principal balance of $153,101.01, plus accrued interest, accrued late charges, accrued escrow installments for insurance and/or taxes (if any), and advances for the protection of the beneficiary’s security interest (if any). Due to the default stated above, Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Successor Trustee, to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranties of title or possession, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff, reinstatement, or other circumstance that affects the validity of the sale. If the sale is set aside or the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of funds paid to the successor trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing or other court-ordered stay, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. The grantors, the successor-in-interest to the grantors, or any other person having an interest in the aforesaid property, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may pay to the present beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default theretofore existing. This communication is from a debt collector. It is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. DATED: 3/3/2020 /s/ Brigham J. Lundberg Brigham J. Lundberg, Successor Trustee Lundberg & Associates, PC 3269 S. Main St., Ste. 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-2633400 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 11-13c MNAXLP
Vincent G. Kalafat CROWLEY FLECK PLLP 500 Transwestern Plaza II 490 North 31st Street P.O. Box 2529 Billings, MT 59103-2529 Telephone: 406-252-3441 Attorneys for Personal Representative of the Estate of Llewell Johnson, deceased MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FALLON COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of LLEWELL JOHNSON, Deceased. Probate No.: DP 2020-5 Judge Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the abovenamed estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Betty J. Johnson the personal representative, return receipt requested, in care of her attorney, Vincent G. Kalafat, of Crowley Fleck PLLP, 500 Transwestern Plaza II, 490 North 31st Street, Billings, MT 59101, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 28th day of February, 2020. s/Betty J. Johnson, the Personal Representative of the Estate of Llewell Johnson, deceased 11-13p MNAXLP ______________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given, that separate sealed bids for the construction of BAKER RURAL FIRE HALL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT will be received by the Baker Rural Fire District, Baker, MT at the Baker Rural Fire Hall, 8245 Hwy #12, P.O. Box 881, Baker, MT until 7 p.m., local time on April 9, 2020; and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of: concrete pavement, concrete valley gutter, concrete curb and gutter, manhole installation, storm sewer installation, removals, and incidentals. The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Owner at the Baker Rural Fire Hall and the office of Brosz Engineering, Inc. 109 S. Main, Bowman, ND 58623. Digital Contract Documents are also available from QuestCDN and can be accessed from the Brosz Engineering website at www.broszeng.com under the “Bid Information” page. The cost for downloaded (electronic) plans is $20. The official Plan Holders list can be viewed for the project on the QuestCDN website. Only electronic plan holders downloaded via QuestCDN will receive addendum notifications. Contractors using any other means for obtaining plans and specifications must periodically check the QuestCDN website for any addenda. The Baker Rural Fire Department reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and waive any defects therein. As required by Section 18-1-202, MCA, all bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond, either in cash or guaranteed by a good and sufficient surety, in the amount of 10% of the bid price. The successful bidder must enter into a formal contract within 30 days after the award of the bid; the failure to enter into the contract will result in the forfeiture of the bid bond. Upon completion of the contract the bid bond shall be returned to the bidder. The successful bidder shall give a good and sufficient bond guaranteeing the performance of the terms and conditions of the said contract. Disabled persons needing assistance, please contact the Owner at least 72 hours before the services are required. For more information
or for complaints about ADA compliance, call 406-978-3473. Dated at Baker, Montana; this 12th Day of March 2020. s/Vern Stark, Chairman Baker Rural Fire District Baker, MT 59313 12-13c MNAXLP ____________________________ LEGAL NOTICE Low Income Assistance Available to Mid-Rivers Phone & Internet Customers Mid-Rivers Communications offers Lifeline low-income assistance to qualifying subscribers with discounts of $7.25 per month on phone, or $9.25 per month on qualifying Internet or bundled services. Larger discounts are available to qualifying customers on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount per qualifying household. Eligibility standards for these assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Lifeline discounts for standalone phone service are scheduled to be phased out by the FCC beginning December 1, 2019. Please contact your nearest Mid-Rivers office, call us at 1-800-452-2288, or visit www. midrivers.com/low-income-assistance.html for more information. 13c MNAXLP ____________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE Wyrick Construction, P.O. Box 52, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-2147, submitted an application to DEQ Opencut Mining Section (OMS) for a 96.7-acre mine permit for Sikorski Site in Sec 29, T5N, R59E, Fallon Co. Access to site is from Bergstrom Road. Operator will strip soil material for reclamation, excavate up to 1.5 million cys of gravel, process it with a screen and crusher, and reclaim disturbed area to grassland and cropland. Estimated date of final reclamation is 12/2044. Application is posted at https://appecm.mt.gov/ PerceptiveDEQOpencutSearch/. For more information contact OMS 406-444-4970 or MGC Consultants 406-794-2037. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC MEETING A surface landowner may request a public meeting until 4/10/20. Submit one form per parcel of land owned by multiple parties, or one form per multiple parcels owned by one party, plus comments to DEQ Opencut Mining Section, P.O. Box 200901, Helena MT 59620-0901. I request a public meeting be conducted for Wyrick Construction’s Sikorski Gravel Site: Name (print or type): ___________ ________________________ Signature: ______________________ ______________________ Address: _____________________ ________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________ ________________________ Date: __________ Phone: __________ Email: _______________ DEQ must hold a public meeting within 30 days of above date if requested by applicant, or by at least 30% or 10 (whichever is greater) of property owners within 1/2 mile of proposed site. For DEQ Use Only: Landowner is on list provided with application __ Y __ N Landowner is on list provided for public notice __Y __ N Landowner previously submitted a RFPM Form __ Y __ N Initials __________ Date ______________________ 13-14c MNAXLP
FALLON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Assistant for our Maintenance department. This full time, permanent position assists with a variety of tasks in the maintenance, groundskeeping and development of multiple County properties. We offer progressive wages with excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Closing Date: Friday, April 03, 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 Julie Straub 406-778-8164.
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Real Estate– Northwest Montana – Company owned. Small and large acre parcels. Private. Trees and meadows. National Forest boundaries. Tungstenholdings.com (406) 293-3714 __________________________________________________________________________________ MTFWP is hiring seasonal AIS Watercraft Inspectors state-wide. $13.78/hour. High School Diploma or equivalency and Valid Drivers License required. Apply online at statecareers.mt.gov. __________________________________________________________________________________ 7 used mobile homes - 2010 and newer, in great shape. Call now, they won’t last long! $44,800 - Price includes delivery within 100 miles, blocked, leveled and central air conditioning. Call Jason at (406) 855-2279
Montana Conservation Corps is not your typical summer adventure! Join us for no cost one to four week summer expeditions working on trails. More information and apply: https://mtcorps.org/join/youth-programs/high-school-expedition/ __________________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________________________________________ 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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March 27, 2020
Villa Happenings
It was a festive afternoon and a good time was had by all!
The men even joined the fun, donning green hats and sipping on some leprechaun punch!
Superior Care Villa residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in style. They all wore a silly head piece and enjoyed a visit from a friendly leprechaun.
Your Chamber of Commerce...at work for the betterment of our hometown! Upcoming Community Events: April 12- Easter April 29- Southeastern Montana Health Fair Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture ~~~~~~~~~~~
April Meeting Cancelled ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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