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FALLON County

BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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Bob Dahlman celebrates 1 0 0 birthday By Lori Kesinger One of Baker’s oldest residents celebrated a milestone birthday. He rang in his 100th year with friends and family April 4. Bob Dahlman turned 100 years old April 6. In 1915, Woodrow Wilson was president, the one millionth Ford automobile rolled off the assembly line, and a gallon of regular unleaded gas cost around 15 cents. It was also the year Bob was born, delivered by a veterinarian near Angela, M ontana, 25 miles northwest of Miles City. Bob’s father immigrated from Germany to Iowa where he met his brideto-be. They homesteaded in Montana at Angela. Bob and his siblings, a brother and three sisters, grew up helping on the farm and attending country school. They rode horses to school, and the boys attended until eighth grade, the girls through high school. One of Bob’s special memories was helping his mom tend her acre of garden. At age 20, Bob came to Baker to haul lumber and build cabins for Leif Bob Dahlman celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends April 4 at the Fallon Medical Complex dining room. Photo by Lori Kesinger Holmlund, who first started Baker Bruce passed away in 1988, and Dorothy in Sharon and Dorothy, and raised them. Bob’s first granddaughter, Lisa, was born in Furniture. The motel was sold in 1955. Bob then pur- 1970, and that same year Irene passed away. 2009. Bob married Irene Pitsor in 1937, and they While operating other businesses, Bob never had a son, Bruce, in 1938. Soon after they sued a business partnership, D & A Chevrolet, He remarried in 1977 to Rosemarie. Bob retired and sold the D & A Chevrolet had a time when he didn’t farm. Even into the bought a motel from Holmlund, and Dahlman with Gary Agler. In 1968, he bought Agler out. In 1968 Sharon went away for nurse’s train- business to Stan Erlenbush in 1985, keeping 1980s, he wasn’t ready to give it up. Motel was in business. Bob started with just a Advice to others to reach this milestone: ing and Bob and Irene took in her son, Steve the building. In 1987, Steve took ownership of few buildings but kept adding on. “hard work”. the building. In 1943, Bob and Irene took in two girls, Baldwin.

Residents urged to attend government review meeting By Lori Kesinger Fallon County and the City of Baker’s new Local Government Study Commissions are ready to gather public input at the first informational meeting on Monday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Baker Senior Center. The Montana constitution mandates every ten years that voters consider a review of their county and city government and how they operate. It was on the primary ballot last year. Study commissioners were elected in November. “Local government review empowers local people to decide the form, structure, authority and function of the government closest to them,” said Dan Clark, director of MSU’s Local Government Center. “The ability to manage, update, and reform local structures is unique to Montana and a valuable tool in keeping this level of government efficient and accountable.” The study commissions will assess whether some aspect of the local government is broke and needs to be fixed, or needs to be left alone. The study commissioners will then prepare any reform proposals for the electorate to vote on in the November 2016 election. The county study commission members are John Beach, Marty Nelson and Sandy Kinsey. City members are Jade Boggs (appointed), Chad Wade and Carson Beach. Study commission members are encouraging citizens to attend the meeting for more information and to provide input for public discussion on the local governments’ form and function. Dan Clark will be at the meeting to provide information and answer questions. Food and refreshments will also be provided.

~ BHS All-Class Reunion ~ There will be a Baker High School All-Class Reunion Open House after the Fallon County Fair Parade, Saturday, Aug. 22, behind Baker High School. This will be a great time to meet and visit with classmates and friends, while enjoying a delicious meal. This event will be held every year after the fair parade.

Schells continue family tradition Three generations manage Reynolds Market in Baker . . . By Lori Kesinger Growing up in Baker, Ken Schell always wanted to work with his dad, Clarence, at the grocery store. At the age of 13 he finally got his wish and became a carryout/stocker for the Reynolds store. Now 44 years later, Ken has stepped up to regional manager for the Reynolds Market stores and son, Chris Schell, is manager of the Baker store for the third generation. As regional manager, Ken will spend his work day at one of five stores located in Sidney, Glendive, Miles City, Glasgow, and Baker. He also serves as vice president of the F.T. Reynolds Corporation. In 1963, the F.T. Reynolds Co., headquartered in Sidney, decided to build a store in Baker. Pat Killworth from Glendive was the first manager of the Baker store and Leonard Oberlander was the assistant manager. Clarence owned a locker plant and meat shop when he was asked to manage the store. He started in 1968 and managed Reynolds until his retirement in 1996. Ken moved to the meat department in 1973, then became produce manager in 1974. “I did that job while I was still in school. So I would come to work in the morning at 5:00 and work until school started,” Ken said. “Back then they had D.E.C.A. where you could get out at 1:00, so even though I was still in high school I was working

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l-r: Chris, Ken and Jake Schell keep the tradition going at Reynolds. Photo by Lori Kesinger

eight hour days as produce manager.” After he graduated, Ken remained produce manager until 1989 when Oberlander left. He then became the assistant manager, and followed his dad in 1996 to become manager. “When I started I didn’t think I would be here forever, but it will probably be the only job I have in my life,” Ken said. Chris started working at Reynolds in June 1991, then attended college in 1996. He worked for Coca-Cola Enterprises in Billings from 2000 until he moved back to Baker in 2006. Chris became bakery/deli manager in 2008

and assistant manager in 2011. “I’ve been learning for the last couple of years, kind of getting ready because we knew this day would come,” Chris said. “We thought it was going to be a little farther out but they decided to bump it up by a couple of years.” Jake Schell, Chris’ brother, has become assistant manager. He started working at Reynolds in 2000. He attended college from 2000 until 2006 then lived in Billings for a few years before moving back to Baker. He worked at NAPA and returned to the store in 2012. “There is a lot more responsibility to it,” Jake said. “A lot I have

to learn. A lot Chris is going to teach me.” Over the years, even now, numerous family members have held positions at Reynolds, which has become an essential part of life in Baker for more than five decades. Current long-term employees include Cindy Austin, office manager, 39 years; Larry Schell, produce manager, 29 years; and Patty Holliday, health, beauty and general merchandise, 18 years. “It’s really been the goal of our family to provide Baker with a nice quality grocery store because most small towns don’t usually have that,” Ken added. “It’s gotten to be much harder to do.”

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, April 15, 2005 -County Commissioner Don Rieger told Chamber members Apr. 7 that work is continuing around Baker Lake to better enhance the area for the public. A new boat ramp has been built, new drainage culverts have been added and they plan to widen the road around the lake. . . Kaylee Standard, a seventh grader at Baker Middle School, tied for second place at the Treasure State Spelling Bee held in Missoula Apr. 2. . Plevna’s prom was held Apr. 9. Kadri Schuetzle and Roy Tisdell were crowned prom queen and king. . . The local Sandstone Pheasants Forever Chapter held its third annual fundraising banquet Apr. 9 with 150 people attending. Lucky winner of the shotgun was Dennis Afrank. Other winners of gun raffles were Kim O’Donnell, Marvin Dahl, Brian Davis, Marlene Waterland, Tim Thoreson, and Jason Mayes. . . Baker Community Band performed its tenth annual free concert Apr. 10. Debbi Jo Varner is director of the band, and Paula Fuchs, president of the group, presented a gift of a clock to Varner from the band. . . Rae Heaps was the winner of Western Family’s two minute shopping spree held during Reynolds 80th anniversary celebration. Rae shopped for two minutes for a total of $136.33 in free groceries. . . Twenty-four Williston Basin Interstate employees gave the Fallon County exhibit hall a facelift March 23. Ann Kreager said the hall had not been painted since 1982 and a fresh coat of paint was needed. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 14, 1995-Eric Stanhope, grandson of Lyle and Mert Stanhope, was diagnosed with leukemia in July of 1994. Extensive treatment was provided and we are happy to report that his bone marrow is clear and there are no signs of cancer. . . Lottie LaBree will celebrate her 90th birthday April 23. . . Baker is on the map at the Denver International Airport. Former Baker resident, Rosemarie (Susa) Johnson spent some time admiring the art work at the airport while waiting for a flight and came upon a wall on which was painted a map of the United States. Special points of interest were listed on each state and there for all the world to see it says, “Steer Montana”, Baker. . . Baker received heavy snow last weekend. Some ranchers lost calves and lambs. . . Marlene Ferrel, County Superintendent of Schools, swore in four re-elected school board members April 10. Darryl Espeland, Steve Spriggs, Jerry Lang, and Dale Schweigert have all been elected to another three year term. . . Tom Feeney has resigned as vice principal of Baker School. He has accepted the position of superintendent at Grass Range.

win, Todd Bailey, O.J. Aguayo, John Goeders, Shawn Dudgeon, Klint Flint, Eric Bechtold, Garry O’Connor, Ricky Pool, Clyde Crawford, Ronnie Roberts, Dan Goeders, Bruce Moore, Tony Markve, Billy Rost, Jason Aguayo, Tyler Plummer, Tommy Leischner, and Rob Merwin. . . Billy Pratt was featured in the Horse and Rider magazine for April 1985 as part of a foursome that served in the Army’s horse patrol during WWII. . . Erna Geving planned a morning birthday party Apr. 4 for Lena Linden who celebrated her 86th birthday. . . Julie Stanhope is the new manager-counselor of the Baker Diet Center. . . Pete Rising is a member of the MSU rodeo team. . . Baker Girl Scout and Brownie Troops sold 4,452 boxes of cookies. . . Fresh lean ground beef is 99¢/lb, fresh strawberries 79¢/pint. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 10, 1975-District 8 Beef Cook-Off held in Baker Saturday saw four contestants as winners. Carmen Ringen of Plevna, 4th; Nancy Householder, Baker, 1st; Kari Guldborg, Brockway, 3rd; and Janel Begger, Wibaux, 2nd. . . Baker will be represented in the Miss Eastern Montana Scholarship Pageant by Miss Rena Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Alexander. . . Ten members of the St. Isadorus Council of Baker journeyed to Butte to participate in the Knights of Columbus bowling tournament. Earnie Herbst was the defending champion in the all-events and singles competition. Sunday, the scoreboard still had the local K.C. team in first place. Those men making the trip were Jack and Jim Samsel, Gene Zacher, Jerry Bremer, Gene Domagala, Larry Neutgens, Eddie Nelson, Bob Lindstrom, Earnie Herbst, and Bob Anderson. . . Ranchers in the area are experiencing a heavy calf crop loss this year due to many causes. The weather is the chief culprit but a few farmers have been hit by diseases. Scours and lepto are some of the diseases along with pneumonia.

50 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 8, 1965 -Approximately two-thirds of the registered electorate turned out for the city election Monday when Ronald Shepherd won the contest for mayor by 19 votes. Aldermen elected were incumbents Vera Bruggeman and L.R. Moline. . . . Dick O’Connor was installed as new Jaycee president at a dinner at Green Acres Saturday night. . . Randash was the successful bidder for the new police car for the coming year. . . Elmer Newell and Art Martin were elected to serve three year terms on the school board. . . Keith Rustad was one of 42 Montana Future Farmers to receive his State Farmer Degree at the state leadership conference held in Bozeman. . . Albert Ackerman has purchased the 30 YEARS AGO Dahlman Motel property and Thursday, April 11, 1985-- took possession yesterday from Traveling to the State AAU Bernell Pfeifle. Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Butte will be Casey 60 YEARS AGO O’Donnell, Nic Goeders, Chuck Thursday, April 12, 1955-Jardee, Sonny Wandle, Todd J.R. Corbitt was named presiRustad, Craig Hurley, John Mer- dent of the Baker Lions Club at

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the regular April meeting. . Elected as new president of the American Legion Auxiliary was Audrey Hansen at a dinner meeting held Monday night. . . Fallon County’s polio vaccination program is ready for operation, reported Dr. C.F. Hogeboom, county health officer. Enough vaccine is expected to inoculate all the first and second graders in the county. . . Commissioners Odin Myhre and J.M. Steffes, Assessor R.W. Rose, and County Agent E.R. Hoff were in attendance Monday at a land reclassification action meeting in Miles City conducted by the Custer County Commissioners. . . Wednesday morning the county commissioners reported a “believe it or not” story of snow plows still in operation in the northern district of the county.

Contact Letter to the Editor your Congress members The 114th Congress convened Jan. 6 addressing key issues including immigration, homeland security and the Keystone XL pipeline. With 247 seats in the House of Representatives and 54 seats in the Senate, this congress has the largest Republican majority since the 71st Congress. Contact Montana congressional delegation at:

70 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 12, 1945-Mr. and Mrs. Carl Losing presented an Easter gift to the Baker Baptist church of a farm residence and building at Ollie the US Representative Ryan congregation had planned to buy Zinke, Republican for the parsonage. . . Mildred 113 Cannon House Office Shelhamer was elected president Building of the Junior Woman’s Club; Washington, DC 20515 Mrs. Orlynn Sieler, vice presiPhone: 202-225-3211 dent; Mrs. Peggy Bruce, secreFax: 202-225-5768 tary; Miss Irene Smith, treasurer. . . L. Price of Baker and Rudolph zinke.house.gov John Dobeck of Plevna were to leave for induction into the Army. . . County Democrats elected Mrs. R.F. Lutts, Mrs. Bob Janz, F.H. Becker and LeRoy Moline delegates and alternates to the state convention; Republicans - Homer R. French, G.R. Mosher, James Kochel and Mrs. Ida Wild.

US Senator Steve Daines, 80 YEARS AGO Republican Thursday, April 18, 1935-Juanita LaCross, daughter of Mr. Washington, DC Office and Mrs. Lewis LaCross, in 1 Russell Senate Courtyard nurse’s training, received her cap Washington, DC 20510 and was cited for highest grades Phone: 202-224-2651 and outstanding service at MinFax: 202-224-9412 neapolis General Hospital. . . Atstevedaines.com torney Chester Onstad of Broadus arrived to take over the county attorney’s office while attorney Hansen recovers from illness. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, April 16, 1925-Methodist Epworth League began Easter Sunday with a prayer service on the water tower hill followed by breakfast. . . Jim O’Connor completed a US Senator Jon Tester, Democrat deal with H.F. Griesy for the Washington, DC Office purchase of the latter’s farm, 724 Hart Senate Building nine miles south of Baker. . . Sheriff Clyde Burrell and under- Washington, DC 20510-2604 Phone: 202-224-2644 sheriff Frankland were kept busy tagging cars and trucks minus Fax: 202-224-8594 1925 licenses. tester.senate.gov

To whom it may concern: I am writing to give an update on Eastern Montana Humane Society. Yes, we still are a humane society. Our land has recently been returned to us. The sanitarian has recently went with me to see the condition of the building after four years of no access to it. There is damage to the drywall and the roof needs repaired, along with the siding. But he does state that the building is sound and savable. The repairs need to be complete and things cleaned up. The only thing needed to complete the subdivision of our property is a water sample from within the building, which will be some time yet because of our past due bill with our electric company. We are taking time to regroup. We have talked to maybe some day, down the road of course, being a temporary holding facility for abandoned and unwanted animals until they can be transferred to bigger shelters where the vets give extreme discounts for the care, spay and neuter of the animals and where the shelter has a bigger income. We also talked of possible boarding for animals and the possibility of a dog park. Although these plans are a long while off, they are what we have talked of. We have a lot to do to get to that point and not any financing to do it. I just want to let the public know that we still do own the land, and we are still very active in what we do - saving the

animals. Right now and for the past four years, we have been getting assistance with our animals in need by Help for Homeless Pets. Thanks to the wonderful shelter, we have been able to help the animals in our area. Thanks again to those who have supported us through our unfortunate ordeal. Thanks again, s/Lisa Heim, President Eastern Montana Humane Society

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Friday - French Dip • Corned Beef & Cabbage Soup Saturday - Cook’s Choice Tuesday - Lasagna • Tomato Tortellini Soup Wednesday - Fried Chicken w/Mashed potatoes and gravy • Chicken & Dumpling Soup Thursday - Stuffed Cabbage Leaves • Cabbage, Ham & Potato Soup If you don’t see what you want on the menu, please ask.

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Rock LaCross After a life-long struggle with asthma, Rock Francis LaCross had found hope in a new procedure - bronchial thermoplasty. After the first treatment Rock was breathing better than he had for years. After the third and final procedure, Rock suffered from additional complications which took a toll on his already weakened body. Rock passed away April 2, 2015 in Burbank, Calif. Rock was born in Baker Jan. 9, 1959 to Francis and Julie LaCross. His fight with asthma began at three months of age. This fight created a man of strong convictions, and a never-give-up attitude. Rock played football quarterback and basketball for the Baker Spartans and played basketball for the Montana Grizzlies. He was so very proud of these accomplishments for he had gained the upper hand over his illness. After earning his degree in business, Rock began earning his licenses to become a financial planner and stock broker. He worked for Charles Schwab as the senior advisor of the institutional trading desk working with millions of dollars on a daily basis. Rock began working for Merrill Edge in Ojai, Calif., as assistant vice president/associate administrative manager in 2011 and continued to work there until his health prevented him from continuing in 2013. Being a man of convictions, Rock made many enemies and many friends. Whether he met you yesterday or 20 years ago, he always greeted you by name with energy and sincerity. As a John Wayne fan, Rock patterned his life on Wayne’s uncompromising ideals. “A man’s got to have a code, a creed, to live by” - John Wayne. Rock’s code was this: never give up; work hard; love family and friends; honor

country; remember there is no battle too great to fight. Rock also had the honor and privilege of working as a docent at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library where one of his favorite roles was playing the part of Santa Claus! His dream was to become healthy enough to return to Montana to fly fish in the Gallatin, where he spent many hours enjoying the serenity and beauty of the state he loved. Unknown to most, Rock was the “Quiet Man Giving” who donated to many organizations and strangers in need. He often gave his Griz tickets to a veteran or to the Griz Kids Organization. His sentimentality was not always recognized by others because of his strong personality, but those who knew him well admired him for it. Rock is survived by the love of his life, Cheryl Burns, of Oxnard, Calif.; two sisters, Judeann Watson (Dan) of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Sheila Haselhuhn (Monty) of Laurel; one brother, Lon LaCross (Monica), of Baker; two nieces, Heather Houston of Fairbanks, Alaska and Mandie Clark of Billings; five nephews, Dru Watson, Fairbanks, Alaska, Seth Haselhuhn of Clarksville, Tenn., Mike Loutzenhiser and Sylvan LaCross of Baker, and Logan LaCross of Burbank, Calif. He is also survived by great nieces and nephews and many life-long friends. Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association. Cremation has taken place and a family celebration is planned for this summer. Breath deep, soar free, and fish those heavenly streams! Go Griz!

Join CASA/GAL of Eastern Montana’s commitment to helping victims of child abuse and neglect heal, and making sure all children feel safe and loved. Anytime a child is abused or neglected, it’s a tragedy - one that all too often scars victims for a lifetime. The latest HYPERLINK: “http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/ default/files/cb/cm2012.pdf#p age=11” statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are sobering: Child Protective Services agencies across the United States received some 3.4 million referrals of abuse or neglect involving 6.3 million children in 2012. An estimated 1,640 children died from child abuse or neglect in 2012, nearly threequarters of them younger than age three. CASA/GAL of Eastern

Montana is currently working 100 active cases in Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Treasure, and Wibaux Counties. We serve these cases with 22 active volunteers. As you can see, these numbers are somewhat mismatched. We are constantly affronted with new cases and are constantly in need of new volunteers to support these children in need. Studies have shown that children who have suffered abuse or neglect are more likely to struggle in school, have run-ins with law enforcement, experience homelessness or abuse drugs or alcohol. Research also shows that abused children are more apt to grow up to abuse their own kids. At CASA/GAL of Eastern Montana we help abused and neglected children heal so

interest, list of businesses, etc. Director Nicole Schuler and Mona Madler, SMART Director, want to help Jourdan with the project. They are waiting to hear from Visit Southeast Montana on a possible grant. Schuler received a quote from Funflatables for the Fall Festival and would like to move forward on the reservation for September. The Chamber is contacting possible donors to make the deposit. Business Flamingo Flocking will be held near the end of April or beginning of May. Proceeds will go towards downtown Christmas lighting and/or scholarships. Tracey Goerndt, Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center Prevention Specialist, attended the meeting to request volunteer interviews to assess current drug and alcohol issues in the community. Information obtained will set the foundation for forming a coalition. The next Chamber meeting will be at noon Thursday, May 7, at Thee Garage.

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Gayle DeGroshe A beautiful heart stopped beating Feb. 14, 2015. Gayle L’Lyn DeGroshe was born Aug. 7, 1970 to Donald Walter and Nancy Lorraine (Randall) Wager in Miles City. Gayle grew up in Bluebell, Utah where her family owned and operated the ND ranch and the feed store in Duchesne. She graduated from Altamont High School in 1988. After high school, she traveled, exploring the world and the path her life would take. She came back to Utah and met and married her first husband, Herbert Todd Schlosser, and began her role as a mother to two little girls, Laura and Tina. She had her first child, Braxton Donald Schlosser, and realized motherhood was her forte. As they say, “life happens”. Todd and Gayle went on different paths and she met Donald DeGroshe and fell in love, welcoming their daughter, Skyller McKell DeGroshe, into their life and hearts. They were married July 4, 1997. They started raising their family together, adding another daughter, Maszyn Reigh DeGroshe. Later they moved to Ogden, Utah where they were blessed with another son, Quarbin Raine DeGroshe. Some of her favorite things were vacations with her family

taking steps to make our community safer for our children: Be mindful of the signs of abuse and neglect in children, such as a lack of adult supervision, extreme passivity or aggression or poor hygiene. Be aware of warning signs in parents, such as showing indifference or rarely touching or looking at their child, constant verbal criticism, demands for perfection, blaming the child for family problems, or other irrational behaviors. If you think a child is in immediate danger, don’t hesitate. Call 911. If you believe a child is being abused or neglected, report your suspicions confidentially to our state’s toll-free child abuse hotline at 1-866-820-5437. Working together we can end abuse and neglect so that every child has a chance to thrive.

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Chamber News By Lori Kesinger Members of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture met April 2 at the Baker Club for the monthly meeting. A committee was appointed earlier this year to address the Chamber’s outdated by-laws. The revisions should be completed by May. The Chamber majority was in favor of Christmas wreath lights and red banners for downtown during the holidays. The Chamber will be fundraising during the Ace Hardware open house April 10-11 with a gun raffle and food sales. Funds raised will go towards the downtown Christmas lighting and banners. The Chamber sponsored Home and Garden Show was cancelled due to lack of vendor interest. Lisa Jourdan from Ekalaka contacted the Chamber about a brochure map of the four state area for visitors and people attending the Sturgis Rally, and future tourists. It would include landmarks, points of

they can live happier, safer lives. Our CASA volunteers court appointed special advocates - make sure kids don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service systems or languish in unsupportive foster homes. CASA volunteers stay with children until their court case is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we invite our community to learn more about the work we do and consider becoming a CASA volunteer. We urge anyone who is interested in becoming a CASA volunteer or who would just like further information on CASA/GAL of Eastern Montana to please contact our office at 406-2342354 or email: casagal@midrivers.com. Not everyone can be a CASA volunteer, but everyone can be an advocate by

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Welcome Robins

Hi little birdie skipping With your breast of red. Do you really hear some crawling When you cock your little head?

And then you snatch so quickly As if to gobble grass But I suppose you found a worm Whose ending came to pass.

Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Gamma Beta Sorority Easter Egg Hunt was held outside at the Fallon County Fairgrounds April 4. One grand prize was awarded to each age group this year. Jenna Bretzel made the prize baskets. The Easter bunny took time from his busy schedule to stop by and visit the children. Thank you to the Superior Care Villa residents for stuffing all the eggs with prizes and candy provided by Gamma Beta. Thanks to family and friends for helping set up and helping with the actual event. Gamma Beta members would also like to thank everyone for their monetary donations. It was all greatly appreciated.

You brighten up the lawn for me It looks so dull and tan. But with your skitting and your picking There seems to be a plan.

So little robin on my lawn You are welcome here. Is that your mate who’s come to join you? ‘Cause he also cocks an ear. By Prairie Singer

NOTICE

The Fallon County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, for the business of hearing appeals. Any taxpayer who disagrees with the appraised value of his or her property may file an appeal with the Fallon County Tax Appeal Board on or before the first Monday in June or within 30 days of receipt of a Notice of Classification and Appraisal, or Notice to Change Valuation (assessment notice), whichever is later. It is possible that not all taxpayers will receive an assessment notice. Personal Property notices are scheduled to be mailed April 20 – 30, 2015; Mobile Home notices are scheduled to be mailed May 15 – 25, 2015 and Real Estate notices to follow June 19 – 30, 2015. If you have not received a notice of classification and appraisal, consider the first Monday in June as the deadline to file an appeal. Appeal forms are available from the Department of Revenue-10 West Fallon Avenue-Baker, MT 59313 or by going on-line to www.stab.mt.gov and clicking on the tab marked “Property Tax Appeal Form”, filling out your form and delivering it to the Department of Revenue in Baker or the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue in Baker, MT 59313 or mail to the Clerk and Recorder-PO Box 846-Baker, MT 59313. s/ Brenda Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder MNAXLP

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In recognition of their outstanding performance Jase Rost, Spencer Losing, Joe Fisher, Luke Gonsioroski, Daniel Rost Braylea Wyrick, Scottie Robinson, Tannon Dukart and Taylyn Dukart. Not pictured, Sheyanne Janeway

This week’s Spartans of the Week are the members of two of the Math Meet teams who won the team competition at the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Math Meet held in Plevna. The Baker team consisting of Jase Rost (Roy and Melissa), Spencer Losing (Jerry and Jill), Braylea Wyrick (Jasen and Heidi), and Joe Fisher (Jennifer) was

the top team in the 11th -12th grade division. Baker’s 9th -10th team also brought home the top team honors. Team members were Luke Gonsioroski (Charles and Katina), Tannon Dukart (Kevin and Jennifer), Sheyanne Janeway (Jeanna)-not pictured, Taylyn Dukart (Kevin and Jennifer), Scotti Robinson (Tim and Jamie), and Daniel Rost (Bill and Desi).

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Track results By Carleigh Irgens The Baker Spartan track teams traveled to Glendive to participate in the Wibaux Invitational April 1. The girls won with a score of 84. Baker will host their track meet Saturday, April 11. Boys results: Luke Gonsioroski - 5th 100m, 11.97 Spencer Losing - 3rd 3200m, 11:19.54 Chase Huelle - 5th 300m hurdles, 47.16 Seth Barkley - 5th shot put, 37-02.50; 4th triple jump, 3908.00 Matt Packer - 2nd discus, 122-04; 4th javelin, 133.03 Girls results: Lauren Wang - 1st 100m, 13.34; 1st 200m, 28.17 Scotti Robinson - 4th 100m, 13.49 Sienna Schuler - 4th 3200m, 14:18.06 Solenn Jacobsen - 1st 100m hurdles, 17.10; 1st long jump, 16-01.50; 1st triple jump, 3406.25 Melissa Breitbach - 3rd high jump, 4-08.00 4x100 relay - 1st, 54.39 (Scotti Robinson, Solenn Jacobsen, Lauren Wang, Madison Reddick) Photo by Mark Jacobsen 4x400 relay - 1st 4:34.75 (Scotti Robinson, Solenn Ja- Solenn Jacobsen jumped 34-06.25 feet in the triple cobsen, Madison Reddick, jump, placing first, and qualifying at the same time to compete at the state level. Amber Durden)

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spoke rolled away The Father has raised Him out. And they found no body there. He is not here but living The message of the risen Lord You do not need to doubt. Is for everybody everywhere.

Remember they came to the garden tomb In the darkness before the mist. Ah! The stone by then had been rolled away What was the meaning of this

While they paused in wonderment They confirmed that yes, He was dead. And it’s true that they had laid Him there But He is risen as He said.

One of the white clad angels

I’m so glad the stone was

It proves what He so often taught “I must die that you might live.” God the Son hung on the cross Because He chose His life to give. By Prairie Singer

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Back row, l-r: Jase Rost, Keegan Kary, Spencer Losing, Karlee Murnion, Tyla Herbst, Solenn Jacobsen, Jerilyn Wiseman, Lauren Wang. Front row, l-r: Emalee Thurlow, Anna Espeland, Taylor Miller, Brady Varner, Ashlee Stevens, Stephanie Heaps, and Joe Fisher.

National Honor Society inductees The Baker High School Torchlight Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted eight new members Mar. 31 at McGonigal Gymnasium. Advisor Michelle Anderson and Assistant Principal Bo Lingle presided over the ceremony. New members inducted

Extension calendar Apr. 11 - Best Grocery Bag for Your Buck Workshop Apr. 14 - Board training in Baker and Ekalaka Apr. 15 - Fallon County 4-H Council meeting Apr. 16 - Carter County 4-H Council meeting Apr. 19 - Spring Livestock Judging

National Drug IQ Challenge Q. A study that followed 1,000 people for more than 38 years showed that people who started smoking marijuana regularly as teenagers actually lost IQ points as they got older; and they never got them back, even if they quit as adults. On average, how many points were lost? A. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 12

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the ceremony were Lauren Wang - president, Joe Fisher vice president, Tyla Herbst secretary, Brady Varner treasurer, and Karlee Murnion - Student council representative. Other members who assisted in the ceremony were Solenn Jacobsen, Spencer Losing, and Jerilyn Wiseman.

School District #12 Bus Routes Baker Schools will set Bus Routes for the 2015 - 2016 school year at the meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2015. For those who have questions or requests for a change of routes, please contact Don Schillinger at 778-3574

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2015-2016 Baker Kindergarten Registration and Screening. Wednesday, April 15, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Public Health Office 225 S. 3rd St. W Parents are to bring their child’s birth certificate, social security card and immunization record. Child must be 5 years of age on or before September 10, 2015. This is only for children going into Kindergarten in the 2015-2016 school year. Please call the Lincoln Office at 406-778-2022 to make an appointment.

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Easter Inspiration

Math Meet

Pictured, l-r: Advisor Mr. Isaacs, Taylor Bertsch, Taylor Rieger, Dylan Sander, Jake Edgell, Isaac Nemitz, Jessica Stockett, Jessica Paul, and Chase Drange.

Montana State FFA Convention By Chase Drange and Jake Edgell March 25, the Plevna FFA Chapter traveled to Billings for the State FFA Convention. While there they competed in various events including Livestock Judging, Junior Creed Speaking, Farm Business Management, Ag Mechanics, and Agronomy. Chase Drange and Taylor Bertsch competed in the first event, Junior Creed speaking, held that afternoon. March 26, Jacob Edgell, Isaac Nemitz, Dylan Sander and Jessica Stockett arose at 6 a.m. to go to FBM, which is a test given to measure the contestants’ ability to problem solve and take care of a farm. Also held that day was Livestock Evaluation in which contestants showed their skill in judging and giving a set of oral reasons for livestock animals. Another competition that day was the Agronomy event. Students took tests on

soil, plant and seed identification, and range conditions. Ending the day was the Ag Mechanics contest. In this contest, contestants show their skill in plumbing, woodworking, mechanics, and welding. Additionally that day, part of the Plevna FFA Chapter participated in “The Day of Service”. We went to the food bank and packed meal boxes. Later, we went to the Moss Mansion where there was plenty of extra stuff lying around for us to relocate or throw away. We were able to go to the infamous third floor, which is rumored to be haunted! Afterwards, we were given a free tour of the mansion. Another Day of Service group took part in washing cars for the non-profit group, Eagle Mount, which sponsors activities for the disabled. March 27, the Final Four Creed Speakers presented their speeches in front of a large audience. Chase Drange

earned a spot in the Final Four and took first place in the Montana Jr. Creed Speaking! The Plevna FFA Chapter was ecstatic at this achievement. Another exciting achievement was the Plevna FFA placed seventh in the state of Montana in Agronomy. Members of this team were Jake Edgell, Dylan Sander, Jessica Stockett, and Isaac Nemitz. This was an amazing accomplishment since there were 58 other teams in this competition. In Livestock Evaluation, Taylor Bertsch, Chase Drange, Jessica Paul, and Taylor Rieger competed the morning of Mar. 27. The Plevna Ag Mechanics team consisted of Jake Edgell, Isaac Nemitz, and Dylan Sander. They took 10th place out of 64 teams. Congratulations to all on a job well done! You make Plevna proud of your accomplishments.

March 18, the Plevna School hosted the Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional Math Meet. Each student took three tests. Students who earned scores in the top 35 percent were recognized with honorable mention ratings while those placing in the top 15 percent were recognized with superior ratings. Plevna High School students earned the following ratings: Dylan Sander, Junior - HM, HM, HM; Nicole Allerdings, Junior - S; Isaac Nemitz, Freshman - HM. Junior high students ratings were as follows: Courtney Tudor, 8th grade HM, S; Chase Drange, 7th grade - HM. Students who placed in all three of their individual tests were designated a Silver rating winner. Junior Dylan Sander received the Silver Award. Also receiving special recognition was the Class C 7-8th grade team consisting of Chase Drange and Jessica Paul. They took third place. Congratulations on a great job!

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By Mrs. Stickney Taylor Rieger thought it would be a neat idea to make an Easter bunny cake in her FCS class, so she went online to get some ideas. It took a little convincing, but she finally talked her FCS teacher into letting her break the rules in the class and use a box cake mix. This Easter bunny cake was created with two round cake layers, a homemade butter cream frosting, coconut, jelly beans, and licorice ropes. It was the perfect project to Taylor Rieger with her take home for the Easter Easter bunny cake crebreak. ation.

Mrs. Shelhamer’s kindergarten class made adorable paper mache chicks and eggs this Easter. Back row, l-r: Michael Hanson, Cru Schwartz, Thomas Lougee, Kaeden Oberlander, Milo Isaacs, and Jordan Paul. Front row, l-r: Sara Tudor, Avery O’Connor, Bryleigh Arnold, and Dakota Steen.

e-mail your news: fctimes@midrivers.com PLEVNA SCHOOL DISTRICT #55 REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 14, 2015 • 7 P.M. PLEVNA HIGH SCHOOL • PBS ROOM Bus routes for the 2015-2016 school year will be considered at this meeting. Anyone requesting changes in the bus routes should contact Supt. Jule Walker at 406-772-5666 by Monday, April 13.

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Tricky water issues rise to the surface of lawmakers' agenda By Michael Wright Community News Service UM School of Journalism When it comes to water at the 64th Montana Legislature, there tends to be one bill on everybody’s mind – the Flathead Water Compact – but that’s not the only water issue that people are fighting over at the Capitol. More than 40 water bills were introduced at the Montana Legislature this session, including bills aimed at mining operations, revising public notice requirements and exempt wells. Some have moved through the process easily, like Libby Republican Sen. Chas Vincent’s Senate Bill 97, which aims to make it easier for the Department of Environmental Quality to reclassify waterways that may have been misclassified before. The classification is based on what the stream’s most beneficial uses are – such as agriculture or recreation. For towns across Montana, the classification affects how much they dump into a stream from their own wastewater treatment plants. Vincent said some stream classifications are more than a half-century old and may be wrong, but it was incredibly expensive for the department to revisit those under the old law. To reclassify a stream, they had to use expensive modeling systems to compare the current water quality to what it might have been when it was classified – possibly going as far back as the 1950s. “We’re getting to the point where to move the dial even a little bit it costs tens of millions of dollars,” Vincent said. The department, along with mining organizations and the Montana League of Cities and Towns supported the bill. The Montana Environmental Information Center opposed the bill, asking for a clearer definition of “most beneficial use” to ensure existing uses aren’t harmed in the process. It passed both Houses handily, and the governor signed it last month. Vincent also has Senate Bill 57, which funds the

water right adjudication process to verify existing water rights. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has examined thousands of water claims in the state to ensure their validity, and this bill funds the re-examination of 90,000 water claims by 2023 and the finalization of a decree by 2028. These claims are all from before 1973, and are spread across the state. The final decree will line out what water rights are valid. Tim Davis, DNRC’s water resources administrator, said the department needed to verify water rights that existed before the current state constitution, and that this process is key to that. The bill had no opposition, and sits waiting in the House Appropriations committee. Those bills don’t rile people up the way other water issues do – like exempt wells, for example. An exempt well is a water well that doesn’t need a permit. It can only produce 35 gallons of water a minute and 10 acre feet of water a year. There are more than 100,000 exempt wells in Montana. The conflict comes when one water user has multiple exempt wells drawing from the same aquifer in a small area, like when a subdivision is built and a number of wells are drilled to supply all of the houses. Mark Aagenes, of Trout Unlimited, said the prolifer-

ation of subdivisions in some popular valleys -- like the Bitterroot, Gallatin and Helena valleys -- has had an effect on the water available for fish populations, especially in key tributaries for spawning. “We’re seeing higher temperatures on our rivers, we’re seeing lower flows on our rivers,” Aagenes said. While conservationists worry the subdivisions will drain tributaries crucial for fish populations, water right holders worry they won’t be able to protect their water rights if the subdivision drains the aquifer. Jay Bodner, of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, said his group is made up of people who have senior water rights, meaning they must get all of the water they need before the next right holder gets theirs. Water rights give someone ownership over a certain amount of water, and the older rights have priority over younger ones. But this doesn’t apply to exempt wells -- so if a senior right holder needs more water to satisfy their claim, it won’t come from the subdivision next door, no matter who came first. DNRC rules require permits for a “combined appropriation,” which DNRC defined in 1993 as two exempt wells physically connected, like with a piping system. So, in a subdivision, each house could have its own exempt well -- no matter how small the parcel

-- as long as none of them were connected. Before 1993, that wasn’t the case. Without a permit, there couldn’t be multiple exempt wells drawing water from the same aquifer in a development. In October 2014, a district judge in Lewis and Clark County struck down the 1993 rule, reverting back to a 1987 rule requiring permits for more than one well in the same development. Rep. Carl Glimm, R-Kila, a builder, said the ruling “very significantly reduced what we can do as far as development.” He added that exempt wells are crucial for developers, since water rights are scarce in Montana. “To go through and get a normal water right permit is nearly impossible,” Glimm said. He brought House Bill 519, which would limit the number of exempt wells in a certain area. His bill would allow one 7.5 acre foot well per 20 acres of land, and would increase the allowable well size slightly for every acre over that.

Houses only need about .21 acre feet of water per year, so a 7.5 acre foot exempt well could support a number of homes without requiring a permit. Glimm said the bill would allow subdivisions to be smaller and more dense and prevent urban sprawl. He said he’d brought all sides to the table and thought they’d found a good compromise, but that wasn’t quite the case. The bill cleared the House, and went to the Senate Natural Resources committee – chaired by Sen. Chas Vincent – last week. “By the time it landed in my committee it was not a consensus bill,” Vincent said. Homebuilders and real estate agents supported the bill, saying it was a good compromise and that it helps them maintain profitability. But, conservationists and ag groups remained unsatisfied, and said the bill wasn’t a compromise. “It was their attempt, but it still gave them everything they wanted,” Aagenes said. Aagenes wanted to see

even more space between exempt wells, and added that bill made household water uses a higher priority than other water uses, disrupting the idea of giving older rights higher priority. Bodner said it didn’t do enough to protect the water rights of ranchers, and didn’t scale down for smaller lots. If someone had a 10 acre piece of land, for example, they can drill the same size exempt well that they could if they had 20 acres. The bill will likely need more amendments to get out of the committee. But, the deadline for bills to be amended and returned to their original house is April 11, so the turnaround would have to be quick. Vincent said the bill is likely to die in committee. That will leave the 1987 rule in place, which requires permits for multiple exempt wells in the same development. Michael Wright is a reporter for the Community News Service at the University of Montana School of Journalism. He can be reached at michael.wright@umontana.ed u. Follow him on Twitter @mj_wright1.

Fallon County/City of Baker Local Government Review Public Input and Informational Meeting Monday April 13th • 6:30 p.m. Baker Senior Center

Sloppy Joes, Pulled pork sandwiches, and refreshments will be provided. Last fall citizens of Fallon County and the City of Baker voted to conduct a local government review of our local government form and function. This is the 1st public meeting scheduled to aid in this process by including the public in an informational forum at the Fallon County Senior Center. Purpose of the meeting is to provide information, receive suggestions and comments, and stimulate public discussions pertaining to our local governments form and function. Dan Clark, Director of Montana State University Local Government Center will be available to provide information and answer questions.

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Fallon County Times and Places HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7:00 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. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; closed Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. O’Fallon Historical Museum Open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on legal holidays. Driver Licensing Schedule, second and third Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 12. American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m., American Legion; Hospital Helpers; Music Boosters, Apr. 13. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Friends of Library, 5 p.m., library basement; Patchwork Quilting Guild, 10 a.m., Thee Garage, Apr. 14. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County court room; Knights of Columbus, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, Apr. 15. Charity Chapter #60; Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, Apr. 16. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, Apr. 19. Baker Homecraft; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall ; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 6:30 p.m., Apr. 20. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, Apr. 21.

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Legal Tip Baker auctioneer Week trains with the best ofDidthe you know … Baker auctioneer J.K. Kinsey of Kinsey Auctioneers & Real Estate, recently completed his first year of courses at the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI). The CAI program is the industry’s premiere training program developed by the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) for auction professionals. The three year CAI designation program provides auction professionals the opportunity to earn the auction industry’s most respected professional designation. CAI is an intensive, executive development

program offering professional auctioneers instruction and coursework in business management, ethics, communication, finance, strategic planning and marketing. The NAA conducts CAI every year in March at Indiana University in Bloomington. CAI candidates join auctioneers from across the world to learn from some of the nation’s most distinguished and respected leaders in the auction industry. As of December 2014, there were 961 current CAI designation holders in the world.

H ap py B ir th da y April 10 Brenda Uecker, Michelle Shumaker April 11 Ruth Wang, Jesse Barth, Craig Pinnow, Jackson Schweiger, Jen Fisher, Lyla Lehner, Pat Harrison April 12 Alivia Schultz, Gordon Steen, Jaxton Hoenke, Sandy Johnson April 13 Bryant Steen April 14 Layla Dulin, Trinity Dietz April 15 Joe Gentilini, Chuck Lee, Darin Erickson April 16 Andrea Koenigsfeld, DeeDee Geving

it’s Fair Housing month? The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing. It’s illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, or disability. There are many forms of housing discrimination that occur in Montana. A common situation involves a disabled renter who needs to keep a service or assistance animal but is not allowed a modification to the “no-pets” policy. If you believe you have been the victim of illegal housing discrimination, there is help. For more information, please visit the Housing section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1800-666-6899.

National Drug IQ Challenge Answer: The answer is C. The study showed that people who began smoking marijuana heavily in their teens lost as much as 8 IQ points between the ages of 13 and 38. For people starting out with average IQ scores, a loss of 8 IQ points could drop them into the lower third of the intelligence range. Learn more: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana

L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • March 30, 2015 - April 5, 2015 - 30 Calls for service: 2 minor car crashes (one being a hit and run); 3 unlocks; 3 informations; 1 unwanted person call (person was told to leave by law enforcement per the owner); 1 report of stolen property; 1 agency assist; 4 citizen assists; 3 public nuisance warnings; 1 public nuisance citation; 4 traffic stops; 5 animal complaints; 1 arrest of suspended driver; 1 DUI arrest Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 406-778-2222. Calls are never recorded and rewards are offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of responsible parties.

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Classifieds for bargains! We hold a regular weekly cattle and feeder cattle sale every Wednesday. We buy sheep and weigh-up horses every Thursday. Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans.

C & D Yards • Baker, Montana Open between 10 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 there will be a brand inspector on site. Wed., April 15: Regular Sale Wed., April 22: Regular Sale Wed., April 29: Regular Sale w/Carmichael Wedge Tent Angus Bull Sale

Wed., Wed., Wed., Wed.,

May 6: May 13: May 20: May 27:

Regular Sale Regular Sale Regular Sale Regular 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 C & D Yards Clint Ehret

Owner/Manager Baker, Montana Baker Field Rep.

605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 406-778-3282 406-772-5522

F allon C ounty T imes B usiness D irectory Big Sky Mental Health Services, PLLC Pamela Colombik MS, LCPC, NCC, BCPC

Specializing in Outpatient Counseling & EMDR

Eleanor “Patty “ Lavin PMHCNS-BC

Specializing in Medication Management

2000 Clark St. Ste. 10 • Miles City, MT

(406)-234-7890 Fax: 406-234-7891 E-mail: bigskymentalhealth@gmail.com

Seeing clients in Baker at Fallon County Public Health

If you are being emotionally or physically hurt,

call 406-978-9262 for free and confidential help 24 hours a day. HOME TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3169

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (406) 778-3189 Tri-State Chiropractic Center Townsend Accounting

Dr. Charles F. Whitney 111 4th St. NW PO Box 176 Bowman, ND 58623

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Jerry R. Townsend Accountant 10 South Main • Box 880 • Baker, MT

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2015 Baker Jam Youth Basketball Tournament

5th Grade Girls - Spartans

6th Grade Boys - Spartans

6th Grade Girls - Shooting Stars

7th Grade Girls - Spartans

6th Grade Girls - Warriors

8th Grade Girls - Spartans

Annual Baker Jam has another successful year The Fallon County Recreation Department’s 13th Annual Baker Jam was held Mar. 28-29 with four courts of basketball action going on at McGonigal and Longfellow Gymnasiums. The eight divisions welcomed a total of 44 teams to Baker to compete for first place trophies and second place medals. Many volunteers jumped in to help make the tournament a great success in support of

this annual fundraiser for the After School Program. Results of the Jam are as follows: 5th Grade Girls (3 teams) 1st - Running Bucs, Beach 2nd - Maroon 9, Bowman 5th Grade Boys (3 teams) 1st - Miles City 2nd - Beasts, Baker 6th Grade Girls (12 teams) 1st - Dynamite, Dickinson 2nd - Cobras, Dickinson 6th Grade Boys (8 teams)

1st - Fairview Warriors 2nd - Bowman 7th Grade Girls (6 teams) 1st - Wibaux 2nd - State Farm, Miles City 7th Grade Boys (4 teams) 1st - Fairview Warriors 2nd - Cowboys, Miles City 8th Grade Girls (5 teams) 1st - Hardwood Hillbillies, Ekalaka 2nd - 4 Corners, Terry 8th Grade Boys (3 teams) 1st - Miles City Cowboys 2nd - Glendive Graco

7th Grade Boys - Underdawgs

8th Grade Boys - Crush

Photos by Darlene Hornung

Area Church Directory AMERICAN LUTHERAN, Baker Bruce & Reba Kolasch, Pastors

EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL FREE, Plevna Joe Noel, Pastor

MEDICINE ROCKS CHURCH, Baker Jim Biswell, Pastor

ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC, Ekalaka Rev. Thomas Tobin

Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship service Sr. High Youth - call for schedule Monday Noon - Sr. High Lunches (twice a month) Thursday 3:30 p.m. - Youth Loft on Confirmation Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - Confirmation - (call for schedule) 3:30 p.m. - Faith Weavers (twice a month) 7 p.m. - Youth & Family Worship w/Communion

Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday school 11 a.m. - Worship

Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday School Bible Classes 11 a.m. - Worship celebration

FIRST BAPTIST, Baker Levi Durfey, Pastor

PEACE LUTHERAN, Plevna Bruce & Reba Kolasch, Pastors

Saturday 4 p.m. - Mass (Second and Fourth Saturdays) Sunday 11 a.m. - Mass (winter) 10:30 a.m. (summer) (First, Third and Fifth Sundays) Sunday 1st Sun. of month - Council of Catholic Women Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study

ASSEMBLY OF GOD, Baker Pastor Rod Kilsdonk

Thursday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Adult Bible Study Youth Group (ages 12+) Truth Seekers (ages 3-11) Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Service and Radio Broadcast 1:30 p.m. - Afternoon Service

Sunday

9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Thursday 7 p.m. Bible Study Thursday 7 p.m. Youth Group - Youth Center

FIRST BAPTIST, Plevna

BAKER COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Neva Rathbun United Church of Christ

ISMAY COMMUNITY, Ismay

Monday 4:15 p.m. - Singing at Nursing Home (2nd & 4th Mon.) Thursday 4:15 p.m. - Singing at Superior Villa (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 6-8 p.m. - Community Dinner Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Church service

LAKEVIEW BAPTIST, Baker Mike Davis, Pastor

CHANGED FOR LIFE, Baker Joseph Nagell, Pastor

MARMARTH BIBLE CHURCH

Sunday 10 a.m. - Worship service at Baker Senior Citizen Center

Thursday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible study Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday school 11 a.m. - Worship Mid-September - Winter 10 a.m. - Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship

Sunday 10 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Worship Wednesday 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study Thursday 7 p.m. - Awana Clubs (age 3 - grade 6) Sunday

5 p.m. - Worship Service 4 p.m. - Sunday School

Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship Service 1st Sunday - Cowboy Church Thursday 3:30 p.m. - Confirmation (ALC/PLC at American)

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC, Marmarth Saturday 5 p.m. - Mass

ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC, Plevna Rev. Thomas Tobin Saturday 4 p.m. - Mass (First, Third and Fifth Saturdays) Sunday 10:30 a.m. - Mass (Second and Fourth Sundays)

ST. ELIZABETH, Ekalaka Bruce & Reba Kolasch, Pastors Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Worship Service 5 p.m. - 1st Sunday - Cowboy Church with potluck Wednesday 3:30 p.m. - Faith Weaver Friends (1st & 3rd Wed.) 5 p.m. - Confirmation (call for schedule)

ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC, Baker Rev. Thomas Tobin Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

7 p.m. - Mass 8:30 a.m. - Mass (winter) 8 a.m.- Mass (Summer) 1st Mon. of month 11:30 a.m. Catholic Daughters 7 p.m. - Bible Study

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10 - FALLON COUNTY TIMES Commissioners Proceedings Tuesday, February 17, 2015 9:00 AM CONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Deb Ranum and Steve Baldwin, member; and Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder 9:00 AM Chuck Lee, DES/911 Coordinator Air Force Training - Dean Stetson, Assistant Fire Chief at Ellsworth Air Force Base, contacted Chuck regarding training for the Air Force bombers. Chuck stated they will come to Baker or will email the information for the training. Information was sent to all First Responders and the Commission. They are scheduled to meet Thursday, March 26, 7:00 PM at City Hall in Bowman. Chuck would like to hold this training the same time he holds The Gathering-April 15th, 2015 at Thee Garage. Commissioner Baldwin feels we do not need anything until they have the boundaries set also feels the Air Force is jumping the gun. Commissioner Ranum feels we should have him meet at The Gathering. Commissioner Randash feels it is okay to hold it during The Gathering meeting; permission to proceed with the April 15th meeting. 9:25 AM Jerrid Geving, Fair Board member Commissioner Baldwin asked Lani DeBuhr, Fair Board member, to join the group. Rodeo Committee-Jerrid stated the Fair Board has been approached about having a rodeo committee to assist them during the Fair and discussed increasing the purse through their donations. Commission stated the Fair Board should discuss further and make the decision on the committee but granted permission to add $12,000 to the purse. 9:30 AM Richard Menger, Sanitarian Monthly reporting and updates-Rich stated he has inspected a piece of property in Plevna. According to the State of Montana there are no underground tanks on that property. The owner of the property will receive a letter regarding concerns and conditions of this property. Recalled Food Class-Rich completed a six credit course pertaining to recalled food; a lot of good information was received from attending this class. Subdivision Training-Leaves Thursday to attend subdivision training in Helena. Serve/Safe-Fully certified trainer for Serve-Safe and plans to train the local entities. Humane Society-Met with EMHS member onsite at the existing Humane Society building. EMHS (Eastern Montana Humane Society) currently has no money to operate with. Rich stated he does not know how long it will take to complete cleanup, etc. But when they open he will assist to make sure it is done correctly. Commissioner Baldwin feels there needs to be a deadline for completion. Rich explained there are a lot of things that have to be done before they can open the doors again. Splash Park-Commissioners asked if Rich had any concerns with the Splash Park. Rich stated his only concern is when using Baker water, the spray will kill the grass due to the salt. Rich stated he recommended they use a lot of gypsum. Truck Wreck Protocol-Rich updated the Truck Wreck Protocol and had the Health Officer, Board of Health Chairperson, County Attorney and himself sign-off on it. 9:55 AM Jasen Wyrick, Wyrick Construction Pits-Jasen explained he just opened two (2) more big gravel pits north of Baker. One pit is located one mile past Frank Bondell and one is

located on Allen Rustad’s property. Wibaux County wants all of the gravel from the Rustad Pit and Slope County in North Dakota wants several thousand yards from the other pit. Jasen wanted to know if Fallon County wants some gravel too. Commissioner Ranum made a motion to commit to purchase 500,000 yards of crushed gravel, when needed, at various locations throughout Fallon County. Commissioner Baldwin seconded the motion. Commissioner Randash asked for discussion. Jasen expressed the prices are subject to inflation. Commissioner Randash asked for further discussion. There being no further discussion Commissioner Randash asked for those in favor to signify by saying aye. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Randash asked for those opposed to show the same sign. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Anticline MaintenanceJasen asked if the Commission had given thought to more road maintenance on the Anticline. Jasen discussed a one year trial run for maintenance, also stated the cattle guards and culverts would be reported to the Road Department. The Commission will discuss further before making any decisions. THANK YOU Fallon County Times called to see if the Commission would like to put a thank you in the paper for the volunteers; the Commission agreed to do so. 10:00 Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman; Alba Higgins, Shop Foreman; Jon Brosz and Shannon Hewson, Brosz Engineering Landfill Loader-T & E was contacted to have equipment maintenance reporting converted from cell tower to satellite reporting. This should be completed at T & E’s cost. Health Nurse Blazer-The shop is putting a new radiator in the Health Nurse blazer. Purple Ranger-Changed the front spindle; waiting for it to be realigned. Sheriff-They understood the Sheriff’s Department may be purchasing another pickup, the Road Department would like to use the old pickup to pull behind blades. Permission granted when the Sheriff’s Department purchases their new vehicle. Lighting-Direct Electric is working on lighting in the old and new oil change bays. Kenworth - Mitch Overn, shop mechanic, will be taking one of the Kenworth trucks to Motor Power in Billings. The release bearing is pulling out of the pressure plate; this is the 3rd one this has happened to; plan to try a heavier clutch. Tires-The new tires ordered through Net State are quality tires; the shop mechanics were trained how to date tires. Discussed purchasing new tires verses paying to have tires recapped. Discussed concerns having an abundance of mismatched tires. Alba stated the trailer and truck tires are standard. Alba left the discussion. Gravel - Gravel purchases from Wyrick Construction was discussed. Jon and Shannon reported on various projects. Diamond J-Jon and Shannon discussed liquidated damages with the owner of Diamond J. Upper Dam-John P agreed to the upper dam liquidated damages at $18,000. Feed Mill Bridge-John P did not agree to the $7,000 liquidated damages for the Feed Mill bridge. Commissioner Ranum asked if the Commission would agree to meet Diamond J halfway. Commissioner Baldwin stated he would not agree to that. Commissioner Randash can sympathize with them but…. Bobby explained by being late it caused issues when the Road Department laid the sur-

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 facing. Jon will go back to Diamond J to discuss this further and if he still disagrees they will bring him in to discuss it further. Retaining wall (behind NAPA)-This is at design as they need to make a few changes. They need to get the Corps permit and prepare to get ready to go to bid. They also have to wait for the local permit. The Corps does not have a problem having the channel cleaned; FWP does. Commissioner Baldwin asked if FWP had problems with the County lining the channel. Jon stated the County can only line the erodible areas. Cordell Perkins, Miles City FWP, is going to try to assist the County with this. Jon stated they are trying to get permission to cement from the spillway to 1st Street. They are waiting on the Corps permit for the channel, then have to advertise for three weeks before receiving the Local permit. Lance Wedemeyer, Public Works Director, is gathering quotes from local contractors to complete the work. Permitting New LandfillBrosz Engineering will help do whatever they can for the new landfill. Cemetery-Shannon spoke to Jon Stevenson; Jon S suggested he contact Mike Madler as he is the GIS person for the cemetery. Mike wants to see each lot pinned; leave the old lots alone; to do this the cost will be approximately $5,000. They sent the plans, completed by Shannon, to Jon Stevenson and Mike Madler first. Hopefully in the next two weeks the Cemetery Board will meet and approve the plans. Certificate of Survey-They completed the Certificate of Survey for Lot 5, Block 28, Milwaukee Land Company’s 2nd Addition as requested by the Commission. Steffes Right of Way-Lisa Axline, MT DNRC, discussed the Steffes Right of Way. Lisa is not sure they can transfer easement to a private individual. Not sure if the road from the highway can be abandoned or if it needs to be repaired due to liability issues. Further research will have to be done regarding this. North Baker Drainage-Waiting on WBI and Denbury for the pipeline depths to complete the drainage project in North Baker. They will wait on that approval before they get the right of ways. This drainage was affecting the Nelson property; Nelsons had Brosz move the drainage off of their property. Commissioner Randash signed the Corps permit for this project. Westmore Bridge ProjectStan Howe, adjoining landowner, was concerned about the fence line changing. Shannon stated they told him the fence line will go back in the same place; still waiting for his easement to return before proceeding ROAD REPORT-Bobby will report immediately after Rec Department report is finished. 11:00 AM –Angie Rabbitt, Recreation Director Newsletter-The newsletter is going out in the paper this week. Bowling-They are going to try to incorporate bowling into the program. The Fallon Flyer will pick up the youth at school at 3:45 and drop them back off. If they are unable to do this Angie asked if she would have permission to drive the old Fallon Flyer. Will find out from Debbie Wyrick, Insurance. Movie Night-Angie is going to try family movie night on Friday nights; the children will have to come with a parent. Parenting workshop-Angie is going to offer the Parenting Workshop again this spring. Angie is asking for sponsorships; may also see if she can get some funding from adulted through the school. Upcoming Events-Dance,

track, babysitter clinic, basketball, Baker Jam. Baseball-Commissioner Randash asked if they would be offering baseball again this year. Yes, Angie is working on all the particulars for this season. 11:20 AM Rich Menger, Sanitarian Baker Lake RemediationRich plans to review the information he found. 11:25 AM Bobby Wiedmer, Road Foreman returned ROAD REPORT BLM-Bobby needs to meet with the BLM at the Dan Thielen Pit, to review it. Jasen Wyrick Road Material-Bobby stated the Commission needs to be sure to get some specs for the gravel they intend to purchase from Jasen Wyrick before use on the County roads. Woodsen Road-They are hauling gravel on the Woodsen Road. Cabin Creek Bridge-Commissioner Ranum stated Jarrett Hadley wants a correction to the minutes from January 26, 2015. The minutes stated: Discussed the bridge materials the Hadleys wanted; Bobby stated the Hadleys did not show up to get the materials so the Road Department hauled it away. Jarrett told Clint and Ross to leave the useable planks near the road. Bobby stated yes he did but Bobby was not going to have the Road Crew sort the materials. Jarrett was going to haul the materials with his own skid steer. Bobby stated when the materials were not picked up right away, the Road Department hauled them away so as not to create a safety hazard if covered with snow, etc. Anticline Road-The group discussed contracting work on the Anticline Road. Bobby does not feel the Commission could justify that when there are other roads that are just as important as the Anticline Road. 11:45 AM Mid-Month Claims Reviews The Commission started processing the February MidMonth Accounts Payables. RECESS Commissioner Ranum made the motion to recess. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Noon recess. 1:15 PM RECONVENE PRESENT William L. Randash, Chairman; Steve Baldwin and Deb Ranum, members; and Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder 1:15 PM Mona Madler, SMART Director 1:20 PM Mary Grube, Planning secretary, joined. CTEP Project-The group discussed the budgetary proposal from Peaks to Plains. Project Agreement Modification-Mona reminded Brenda the Modification for the Project Agreement needs to be sent to David Holien, MT DOT, as soon as possible. This agreement shows the County had changed the projects from what it started as, to what the project is currently being submitted as. Services Agreement from Peaks to Plains-The agreement was approved by MT DOT. Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, has the agreement and is reviewing it. The group reviewed the responsibilities of the County to Peaks to Plains. Jolene, Peaks to Plains, explained the work scope and fees ended up being higher than the original estimates. The budgetary amount for services from Peaks to Plains will be $37,680.00. Construction Costs-If construction runs over the projected $97,000 they need to know if the County would be willing to pay any costs over that. If the County does not want to go over the budgeted proposal the County can at that time remove items from the construction bid. Commissioner Randash wondered if it would be possible to use

some of the Millennium money for this project as well; Mona will find out. Commissioner Randash stated someone gave money toward the project so their name could be stamped in the sidewalk, but that never happened. Commissioner Ranum asked Mona to find out if there were other funds donated by individuals that also did not receive recognition. 1:30 PM Completed MidMonth Claims Approvals The Commission completed the February MidMonth Claims Approvals in the amount of $507,180.67 and they are filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. 2:00 PM Lutheran Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch; Julie Stanhope, Parish Secretary; Fred Houzvicka, Board member; John Geving, church member; Alissa Miller, Board member; Brittany Lyson, Board member and Donna Houzvicka, church member New Food Booth-The group met to discuss the proposed new Lutheran Stand. Concerns expressed in tearing down the old and replacing with new before this year’s Fair. No one has approached Darrell Aaby, Building Codes Inspector, as of this time. Richard Griffith earlier told the group he felt they would need to start by April 1st to be ready for this year’s Fair. Commissioner Ranum stated they would need to have MDU scheduled to start on this as well. After much discussion the group feels it will be best to move forward September 1st, after the Fair is over. This will give more time to complete the entire plan, including booth layout and decisions on equipment needs. Also discussed storing items from the old booth and for the new booth until construction of the new building is complete. The Commission felt there would be room under the new grandstands. Discussed what the County would be willing to pay for inside the building such as counters, etc. Commissioners Ranum and Randash discussed items that were not provided to the other food stands. John feels other food stands do not provide what the Lutheran stand provides. Size-They will need to determine a definite layout and size for the new stand and the group felt it would be helpful to meet with a contractor to gather other ideas. Commissioner Randash felt they could also get some advice from the Fair Association as well. Costs-Pastor Reba stated the Lutherans need to know what each party will be responsible to pay for. It was asked if the County would pay for whatever is part of the building and discussed the County paying for the anisol hood. Contacts-The Lutherans will contact Darrell Aaby and Richard Griffith for advice; they will then meet with the Commission. Discussed who should meet with the Commission. Pastor Reba felt those that have been doing the footwork or those present today should stay in touch. 2:30 PM FOLDER ITEMS Commissioner Baldwin made the motion to accept the recommended appointments, from the City of Baker, of Gary Irgens and Randy Hoenke to the Fallon County Planning Board. Commissioner Ranum seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. AIRPORT PROJECT-Commissioner Ranum signed the Final Project Closeout Documents for the Baker Municipal Airport Projects. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS-Commission was notified the Army Corps of Engineers reviewed and approved, with conditions, the MT Joint Application to replace six structurally deficient bridges with reinforced concrete box culverts to improve

traffic safety. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT-Commissioner Ranum signed Encroachment Permit #606 for Denbury Resources to bore under the Coral Creek Road with a replacement pipeline. $150.00 payment was received. MT DOT-District MeetingTo be held March 18, 2015 in Miles City at the Community College Welcome New EmployeesPaul Christ – Laborer and weigh master at the landfill; Tricia Shipman-Justice Court Clerk; Nic Eisele-Undersheriff; and Mary Alice Havens and Lori Hall-substitute bus drivers. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES State of Montana-DOT-February Fuel Tax Allocation$4,139.00 Baker Air Service-January, 2015-County Portion of Aviation Fuel Sales-$218.00 REPORTS Project Report from DuWayne Bohle-February 22, 2015-Fairgrounds Cold Storage Unit-Workshop framed, electrical wiring waiting and MDU hookup waiting; South Sandstone Project - No progress; Gun Range building-installing floor heating system to boiler; installing studs for walls in office and entrance and installing sheetrock inside building; Iron Horse Park-Installing rock for landscaping. Treasurer’s Receipts-January, 2015-$847,784.21 3:00 PM Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder, and Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney Amicus Brief from EBMS (Employee Benefit Management Services) - EBMS (County Health Insurance Provider) wants to know if Fallon County wants to join the Amicus Brief. EBMS feels the self-funded local governments could to be excluded or exempt from a class action suit ruling. If we decide to join them on the brief, the cost to Fallon County would be approximately $5,000. Debbie explained Fallon County has no one that falls into the category and we may never see anything come from this. This is a brief that is presented to the judge to review and make a decision on. The judge may not review it but the information will be there for the judge to make a decision. The lawsuits and class action suit have to do with medical claims resulting from at fault accident refunds; when a liability insurance and medical insurance are both billed and both pay resulting in over payment. The Commission asked Debbie’s opinion as to what she felt the County should do. Debbie feels the County should help because when that happens it is just wrong. Permission granted to join the Amicus Brief and to have EBMS bill Fallon County. 3:45 PM CLOSED-LEGAL 4:12 PM CLOSED - PERSONNEL AGREEMENTS Commissioner Randash signed the Consultant Services Agreement between Fallon County and Peaks to Plains, received after approved by the County Attorney. The Agreement was placed of record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. Commissioner Randash signed the Project Agreement Modification for this project also. The Agreement was placed of record in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. ADJOURN Commissioner Ranum made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Baldwin seconds the motion. 3 Ayes. 0 Nays. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourn. s/William L. Randash, Chairman ATTEST: s/Brenda J. Wood, Clerk and Recorder

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Fallon County Library events By Stacey Moore, Library Director What a fun time for everyone at our Thursday morning Story Time - listening to stories, doing an Easter craft, and hunting for the Easter buckets filled with goodies hidden in the library. Story Time is held every Thursday morning at 11:15. Children of all ages are welcome. There is no need to register before attending. National Library Week is April 12-18. Stop by the library for some refreshments

and put your name in the drawings. Wednesday is “Meet the New Director Day”. Come and meet Stacey Moore. She is anxious to meet and get acquainted with our patrons. Summer Reading registration day is June 3. We will be having summer reading twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 9 - 25 at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Every Hero has a Story”. Children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. If you are a shut-in and

you know of a good book or your eyesight is failing, we have audiobooks for you to listen to. Fallon County Library can deliver and pick them up for you. All you have to do is call the library at 778-7160, and we will be happy to do that for you. For school aged children, we are currently marking the Accelerated Reader books, both fiction and non-fiction. This will make it easier for the child and parent to look for the appropriate reading level and the points for every book.

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Legislative update By Sen. Matt Rosendale This week I only had one bill (SB 149) to present before the House Human Services Committee. In light of the looming U.S. Supreme Court decision which could turn President Obama’s Affordable Care Act upside down, I have been working with several legislators to make sure the citizens of Montana will have access to multiple free market options for health care. We have focused on options that are both accessible and affordable. One of those is SB 149 which deals with Primary Care Providers. It allows Primary Care Providers (physicians, physician assistants, advance practice registered nurse, optometrists and chiropractors) to develop a list of services and a corresponding fee schedule that individuals and families may contract. The legislation provides that different people may not be charged different fees for the same service. It requires a disclosure which clearly states the product is not insurance. It requires a cancellation clause. While this option will not work for everyone, no product will. It will, however, work very well for certain folks and give them the ability to drive down their healthcare costs with a Primary Healthcare Plan and a separate catastrophic healthcare plan. I was delighted to have my wife Jean and my youngest son Adam visit me at the Capitol this week. He flew in from Bismarck and stayed a couple of days. They watched the “action” on the

Senate floor Mar. 21. I was invited to speak before the Montana Ambassadors group Mar. 20. They are a group of business and education leaders from across the state dedicated to living and doing business in Montana. They serve at the pleasure of the governor and act as official ambassadors. They represent the Governor and the Department of Commerce. I was invited to give a Legislative update. With some of the days we have, sometimes I feel like I lost a pound of flesh. This week was different though. I gave a pint of blood, no joke. The Red Cross was having a blood drive at the Capitol and when I finished my work Friday afternoon, they were still there. So I stopped and gave a pint. I recommend it to everyone who can donate. They always need donors, it doesn’t take long and you help many people more than you will ever realize. Well, the Department of Health and Human Services is at it again. They are promoting the Montana Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program. It will be administered by county health officials and Planned Parenthood of Montana and other similar organizations. The program is being offered in Big Horn, Roosevelt, Lake and Hill Counties. They hope to operate in two middle schools in each of those counties as they have higher teenage pregnancy rates. The curriculum is titled “Making Proud Choices” and aims to reduce pregnancy and STD rates by promoting “safer sex approach”. Strategies include “youth leadership team” and “increasing access to youth friendly, contraceptive and reproductive healthcare”.

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school district to determine if they intend on adopting any similar curriculum. We celebrated National Agriculture Day at the Capitol this week and many ag groups visited. My friend

Senator Jennifer Fielder from Thompson Falls was awarded the “Keeper of the Tenth” by the Montana Agri Women for her work to protect states’ rights and defend the Tenth Amendment. It

was great to see many of my friends from eastern Montana in the rotunda. Please continue to send you questions and comments to mattrosendale@midrivers.co m or call 406-444-4800.

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FOR SALE ____________________________ FOR SALE: Steel building. Energy Star qualified, depreciation and other savings. Call for deal. Can erect. 701-214-4671. 14-15tmp __________________________ FOR SALE: Residential lot at 612 S. 4th St., Baker, 50’x178’, has sewer, water, electricity, is currently rented out. Close to schools and hospital. Call 406941-2125, 406-951-3795, or 406778-2319. 13-16p __________________________ FOR SALE: Country living close to town: 2012 manufactured home, 2314 sq. ft. on 4.68 acres, four bedrooms, two baths, large kitchen, large family room, 16x24 storage shed. $285,000. Call 406-778-2822. 13tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: New three bedroom, two bath home with main level utilities, full unfinished basement, and attached garage. Call J & M Lumber, 406-778-2030 for showing. 6tfc ____________________________ FOR SALE: Six bedroom, three bathroom, 2,688 sq. ft. split level house. Underground sprinklers, detached two-car garage. Close to schools and fairgrounds. 1300 2nd St. W. Interested, please call 406778-2324. 5-17c

HELP WANTED ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Farmworker, 6/1/15-9/1/15, Richard Gramlow, Fullerton, ND. Three temp jobs. Drive trucks, tractors to perform crop raising duties. Field ready equip. Harvest, plant, cultivate crops using tractor drawn machinery. Operate, repair farm implements. Three mo exp, clean MVR, employment ref, driver’s license, English required, $13.59/hr, 3/4 work guarantee, tools/equip/hous-

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ing provided, trans and subsistence exp reimbursed. Apply at Glendive Job Service, 406-377-3314. Job #402407. 15p ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for a full time seasonal fair lead crew hand at the fairgrounds. At the direction of the fair manager, this position provides oversight and leads seasonal crew hands by directing the daily work assignments. This position is a working seasonal crew hand and performs a variety of maintenance tasks at the fairgrounds including, but not limited to, lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fallon County Fair. After the fair, break down various temporary structures, clean grounds, clean equipment, and prepare items for storage. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. This requires working before, during and after the fair. Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age and possess or be eligible for a valid Montana Driver’s License. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 24, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana; at the Fairgrounds Office; or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Barb Lechler 406-778-2451 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 14-16c

MNAXLP ____________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for full time, seasonal fair crew hands at the fairgrounds. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks at the fairgrounds including, but not limited to, lawn care, trimming trees, painting, cleaning, and repair of standing structures to prepare for the Fallon County Fair. After the fair, break down various temporary structures, clean grounds, clean equipment, and prepare items for storage. Perform extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. This requires working before, during and after the fair. Applicants must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age to operate power tools. The successful applicant may be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is

an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, April 24, 2015, 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana; at the Fairgrounds Office; or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Barb Lechler 406-778-2451 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 14-16c

MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for full time, seasonal weed crew hands. This position uses a variety of chemical spray equipment to control identified noxious weeds in Fallon County. This requires extensive outside manual labor in a variety of weather conditions. Participates in regular maintenance of equipment and cleaning of the facility. Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age; seventeen (17) years of age and older is preferred. Must have a valid Montana Driver’s License. Experience in using a side-by-side and manual transmission is preferred. Knowledge of the identification of noxious weeds and herbicides used in their control is a plus, however, extensive on the job training is provided in both areas. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle background search. Limited benefits are available. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, May 01, 2015, 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 falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 13-17c

MNAXLP __________________________ HELP WANTED: The Fallon County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office, located in Baker, Montana, is accepting applications for a temporary full-time Program Technician position. The Technician will be responsible for carrying out daily office and clerical activities. A copy of the vacancy announcement can be obtained from the Fallon County FSA Office at 141 S. 4th St. W., Baker, MT. You may also call the office at 406-778-2238 ext. 2 or you may request an application via email at: robin.markuson@mt.usda.gov. Applications must be received in

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GARAGE SALE ____________________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., west of Baker toward Plevna, watch for signs. Decorations, wall hanging, furniture, lots of dishes, clothes, kitchen table with folding leaves, books, outdoor furniture, old crocks, whiskey jugs, wall shelves, etc. Also for sale open house: New three bedroom home. 15-16p

NOTICE ____________________________ NOTICE: You are invited to attend a public information session about the upcoming mill levy renewal for Fallon Medical Complex. A presentation will be held at the Senior Citizen Center Wednesday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 15c

CARD OF THANKS ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS: The family of Ella Wood would like to express our heartfelt thank you to everyone who thought of Ella and our family these past few months and expecially after the angels took her to her forever home. The care Ella received from the Glendive Medical Center and Glendive Medical Hospice Center was amazing and we are all very appreciative of all you did to make her comfortable. Ella always told us this would be harder for all of us than it was for her because she was at peace knowing she would soon be with her God; as we found out she was right. Words can never express how communities coming together can make difficult times easier and everyone will always be remembered by our family as very caring and giving. Our family would like to thank each and everyone for your thoughts, prayers, cards, phone calls, stopping by with food, beverages, and the hundreds of other items given so graciously. Thanks also for the flowers, plants, and memorial money given (to be used for a headstone). These two communities are so amazing, it was a blessing to know how much Ella meant to everyone and how she had touched so many people’s lives for different reasons. Special thanks to doctors, nurses, CNAs, hospice caretakers, Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch, Melissa Rost, ALCW, Dorinda Gunderson, Stevenson Funeral Home, Sandy Kinsey, Glenn Rost, and anyone else we may not have listed. Please know you were all very much ap-

MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula. 1800-545-4546. ________________________ Liberty Medical Center (Chester, MT) has openings for a Clinic Administrator and Director of Ancillary/Lab Manager. Contact Bev Halter, HR at 406-759-5181 for information. ________________________ NOW HIRING ER RNs in Elgin, ND! $15,000 student loan repayment, relocation assistance, and $2,000 sign-on bonus. New grads welcome! rgolke@jmhcc.org or 701584-7247. ________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NONOWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We

also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ________________________ Top of Dakota Show pig, lamb, goat, sale. April 18 Minot ND. www.top-ofdakota.com Daryl 1-701-3376698. #1 Source for all of your projects. Broadcast live www.dvauction.com ________________________ Real Estate Auction - April 18, 1PM - Nye, Montana - 4BR, 2BA home w/add-on with double garage on .57-Acre lot. 406-861-4490 or www. BIGSKYBID.com, LIC#11467 ________________________ Vacation every year. 2 bedroom luxury timeshare week. Own in Florida, use anywhere. Over 5400 resorts. Paid $16,000. Widow must sacrifice. Only $3800 gets the deed. (406)261-8066

preciated and our words can never express all the love and gratitude we have for everyone. God bless you all. Don Wood, Sr. Renee & Ken Mueller & family Vicky & Dave Lane & family Don & Brenda Wood & family Jeff & Edie Wood & family Bobby Wood & Karen Beyers & families 15c

LEGALS ____________________________ Invitation to Bid Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Fallon County hereby invites for congregate and home delivered meal bids for the elderly for July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories. Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the two parties. The following meal pattern is required: Meat or meat alternate - 3 servings, serving = one ounce cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, 1/2 cup beans, 1 egg; vegetables and fruit, 3 servings, vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or 1/2 cup cooked; fruit serving = 1/2 cup or one serving; grains - 2 servings; milk or dairy equivalent - 1 serving; coffee or hot tea. The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update. Caterers must be inspected by the county sanitarian and the caterer must have the appropriate business license. The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals. Meals may be served on site or catered to another location. The location of meals served on site must be accessible to people with disabilities. Bids must be received in the Council on Aging Office by 5 p.m. on April 27, 2015. Bids will be opened at 2 p.m. on April 28, 2015. Special consideration for the home delivered meal bid will be given for the services of a dietitian. Fallon County and Fallon County Council On Aging reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 15-16c

MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF ELECTION CANCELLATION Whereas, the number of candidates for the position on the Baker

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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE School Board of Trustees, District No. 12, is equal to the number of positions to be elected. Therefore, the Baker School Trustees Election is hereby cancelled. Dated this 10th day of April, 2015. s/Jennifer Mettler, District Clerk 15c

MNAXLP ____________________________ NOTICE OF ELECTION CANCELLATION Whereas, School District #12, Fallon County, Baker, Montana has followed guidelines established to set the general fund budget for 2015-2016 school year, and it has been determined by the Trustees of School District #12, Fallon County, Baker, Montana, no additional milles will be levied for the operation and maintenance of said school; Therefore, be it resolved the levy election called for on March 11, 2015 at a regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees, School District #12, Fallon County, Baker, Montana, is cancelled. Approved this 10th day of April, 2015. s/Christy M. Follmer, Chairperson s/Jennifer Mettler, Clerk 15c

MNAXLP ____________________________ LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR TOWN OF PLEVNA ZONING COMMISSION The Plevna Town Council is seeking letters of interest from residents within the Town of Plevna who would be interested in serving on the Town Zoning Commission. The Zoning Commission shall have the following powers: The duties and powers of the Commission shall be to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein, to hold public meetings and make recommendations to the City Council on all requests to amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal regulations, restrictions and boundaries in zoning districts. The Commission shall issue a final report to the Plevna Town Council prior to any action taken on such. Letters of interest may be mailed to the Town of Plevna, c/o Mayor William Benner, P.O. Box 97, Plevna, Montana 59344 or delivered to the Town Office located at 121 Main Street in Plevna, attention Mayor Benner. Letters of interest will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. April 13, 2015. 13-15c

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FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities

F/T Admissions Clerk Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Weimer, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

REAL ESTATE New Listings: 2011 - 28x36 Manuf. Home - 3 BR - 2 BA - 1 Car Detached Garage. 308 Keirle Rd, Baker Only $119,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - 1460 square ft. Main level, Full Basement - attached 1 Car Garage. Great Location near high school - 319. W. Center needs updating - $140,000 2 Houses on one lot - Live in one, Rent other for income - Nice large kitchen and dining room - 509 So. 1st St W. $89,000. 4 BR - 2 BA - over 2,000 sq feet living area, walk out daylight Basement - Great Landscaping - att. 2 car GAR. -Separate RV Shop - 510 S. 6th St W. $220,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

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