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VOLUME 100

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TIMES

FALLON County

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BAKER, MONTANA 59313

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016

Violent F-3 Tornado strikes Baker No fatalities reported as community comes together for massive cleanup and dig-out efforts By Sherry Vogel June 11, 2016 will go down in Fallon County history as 'the day a tornado struck Baker.' Baker was hit by an F-3 tornado at about 6:50 p.m., injuring seven residents while demolishing at least two houses and damaging up to 50 more homes. The National Weather Service issued tornado alerts earlier in the day stating, “severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornados would be possible each afternoon and evening into mid week over portions of the central and northern high plains.” A short time before the tornado touched down, the Baker Little League was playing softball on the softball field at the south end of the lake. Whereas at the neighboring country club, 50 golfers were unwinding after a day’s long golf tournament. In addition, the local fairgrounds, which is also in close proximity to the tornado’s ‘ground zero’, was hosting the Montana State High School Rodeo Finals. Approximately 900 people, from across the state, were seated under an outdoor covered grandstand enjoying the evening performances only a few minutes before the tornado hit down. Tornado hits Baker neighborhood At approximately 6:37 p.m. an ominous dark cloud was sighted suddenly hovering over a five mile radius southeast of Baker. According to the National Weather Service, the inter-perimeters of this massive swirling cloud churned counter-clockwise at 140150 mph as it labored to funnel out. It was later deemed an F-3 tornado by officials at the weather service. While county disaster sirens wailed the alert, many local residents stood by nonchalantly, snapping pictures with their cell phones or recording video footage of this awe inspiring event as it unfolded in front of their very

eyes. Unbeknown to anyone, this tornado made a destructive tail downward destroying an entire east side neighborhood in Baker. Seven Baker residents were injured, two homes were totally wiped out and many others sustained excessive damages according to responders on the scene. Thirty to fifty homes have been affected resulting in ten to twelve people being displaced. A few residents found refuge in local motels while the majority stayed with family or friends. First responders take action The city blocks located between South 5th Street East and South 10th Street East intersected by Texas Avenue were hit the hardest and sustained the most damage. The area of devastation resembled a ‘war zone.’ Piles of rubble stood in the place of two homes, while 12 to 15 others were missing their roofs, windows or outbuildings. Personal property, household items and chunks of glass were strewn across the landscape. Pieces of shredded insulation hanging from naked trusses danced eerily in the wind. Snarled curtains flapped wildly in unison as they struggled to break free from shattered windows. Many broken and leaning power poles left live wires coiled on the ground. Single tree trunks stood alone and barren, resembling matchsticks, as they had been stripped of all branches and leaves. Emergency response teams were working the scene as they systematically moved from home to home searching for survivors. Neighbors and response teams were frantically trying to take a head count to discover any known missing among the casualties. Paramedics, with the help of volunteers, were placing the wounded upon gurneys to be evacuated to Fallon Medical Complex. MDU personnel with

Halls weather the storm

the help of the Baker Fire Dept. were busy locating and shutting off gas lines, while others disabled downed electric wires. Law enforcement issued a call to all surrounding area first response emergency teams for mutual aid. Over 70 personnel came with ‘boots on ground’ from the surrounding tri-state area. The communities of Plevna, Ekalaka, and Wibaux, Montana, Marmarth, Rhame, Bowman, and Beach, North Dakota and Ludlow, South Dakota were in force. The aftermath Emergency crews secured off the area. They worked into the night making a second sweep through the ravaged neighborhood. They marked each dwelling with a yellow ribbon to signify an “all clear zone.” The search yielded no fatalities and no additional casualties. Soon after the first strike, local sirens began to sound a second alarm, forewarning the public of two more impending tornados. Many found shelter in basements, bathrooms or public fallout shelters. The city was on high alert far into the night. Although a third tornado did not come to fruition, it was a harried night for many. The majority of the city was without power until 2 a.m. The Fallon County Library basement was set up as the Fallon County Emergency Operative Center that filtered all incoming information. The response to this massive emergency was impressive, as the City, County, American Red Cross of Baker, volunteers from the public and private sector and neighbors jumped in to lend a helping hand. Many individuals came together to meet the needs of the moment. The Plevna Fire Department and the Custer County Sheriff’s Department stayed on an additional two days to assist with continued security and to begin the massive cleanup.

Photo above by Lori Hall

By Sherry Vogel Lori and Dave Hall gathered together at their front door around 6:50 p.m. the night of June 11. They were concerned about the unusual cloud movements in full view of their south facing door. Lori said, “The cloud was rotating, then all of a sudden it dropped out of the sky. I had my phone in hand,” she continued, “so I was able to get three pictures.” Her eyes widened, “Suddenly the neighbor’s camper began to roll over and over. That’s when we took our dogs and headed for the bathroom!” Lori shared that she did not hear any loud noises as she had expected to. She said, “We knew we were in the tornado because you could just feel the pressure change.” After a few minutes, they both ventured out and were shocked to see all the damage. An interesting observance Lori and Dave made after the storm was there were four bags of garbage that Dave had put out by the dumpster earlier that day. After the storm, they found all four bags of garbage sitting unopened and untouched, while the entire dumpster had blown away.

Baker Tornado Relief If you wish to make a donation to the Tornado Relief, please make checks payable to: Baker Tornado Relief Fund and mail them to PO Box 53, Baker, MT 59313 or take them to the Bank of Baker. Donations to this fund are tax deductible as it is set up through a non-profit organization. Summit National Bank of Ekalaka is an alternative collection site for your convenience. Baker Tornado Relief is also on Facebook and you can go there to donate by paypal or to get more information.

Until Further Notice As of June 12, 2016, Baker Lake is closed to swimming, fishing and boating due to debris and will remain closed until further notice.

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Ominous cloud funnels out By Sherry Vogel At approximately 6:37 p.m. a tornado, in its infancy, is captured hovering over a packed Fallon County Fairgrounds grandstand June 11. The dark, ominous cloud angrily festered and churned while laboring to funnel out. Some 900 spectators were moved to safety beneath the concrete grandstand only minutes before the F-3 tornado took shape, then suddenly veered off to strike an unaware RV park south of Baker. It then raged off at 150 MPH to rip apart an unprepared eastside lake front neighborhood.

Photo by Roger Meggers Aerial view of destroyed Wilcox RV home.

First victim of tornado speaks out By Sherry Vogel Miraculously there were no deaths reported after an F-3 tornado struck Baker June 11, and as details unfold, many amazing stories are surfacing from survivors who rode out “the eye of the storm”. About 6:50 p.m., Jim Wilcox was just getting relaxed in front of his TV with his faithful dog Sheeba at his side when he noticed, “the windy afternoon suddenly got a lot windier and things started shaking … then everything became eerily still”. The next thing he remembers he was waking up laying on a graveled parking lot 20 feet away from where his RV had stood in the John Michael Bertsch RV Park, approximately three miles south of Baker. “My first concern was my dog. I began to call out her name, and I was so glad when she came running up from out of a field,” Wilcox said. “I looked down at my bare legs, which were covered in blood, and I knew I needed to get to the hospital. When I looked toward my pickup, I realized my home had been tossed up in the air and had landed on top of it. Fortunately, another vehicle was available so I headed down the road toward Baker. As I approached town, a sheriff’s vehicle was blocking the road so I got out and started walking toward him. He found me and drove me to the hospital.” Jim, a 59 year old supervisor for Oftedal Construction, Inc. who is working south of Baker on the Highway 7 construction project, remembers being marked on his arm with a #1 as he entered the hospital. The storm lifted his Montana Big Sky 5th wheel RV home with four slides off the ground, dropping it about 50 feet away on top of his company truck, crushing it.

It is a true miracle that Jim survived at all. One has to marvel that he had no broken bones. He was bruised, sore and sustained cuts and lacerations, but is alive and able to relate a tale that few live to tell. Meanwhile, Gerald Demontigny, employee of Oftedal Construction, and his wife Dorothy, who were also camped at a nearby location at the same park, were also settling in for the night. Dorothy shook her head as she relived the horrifying night of June 11. She cupped her head in her hands as she told of barely escaping with their lives when the raging tornado ripped apart their 5th wheel RV home as they huddled down inside. Gerald was watching TV as he relaxed in the living room. Dorothy was walking through the kitchen when all of a sudden their RV began to shake violently. Dorothy yelled at Gerald to come up in the bedroom as she gathered their pet dogs into the room. Gerald stood up only to be knocked to the floor. A terrible loud noise pierced the air as Gerald looked up to see half of the RV roof being torn from the structure.The entire home was thrown back four feet and shifted just as far to the side. Personal items, food and furniture flew through the air. They along with their five Bischion Frisee dogs were stunned, but nonetheless for wear. They gathered themselves up and found the opening where the door had been located to stumble out into the evening. “The first thought on my mind,” said Dorothy, “was whether our employer and friend Jim had made it. We were blessed to later discover he and his dog both had survived.” Dorothy trembled as she came to the realization, “It lasted only a few seconds yet did so much damage. We are all so blessed to be alive.”

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, June 23, 2006 -Larry Merwin of Baker hit a hole-in-one June 17 during the Baker Oilfield Open. He accomplished this feat on hole number three. . . Chuck Lee bowled a perfect 300 game in singles at the recent state bowling tournament in Great Falls. This is the second time Lee has bowled a 300 sanctioned game. The first time was in 1978 during league games. . . High temperature June 14 was 95 degrees. . . Hotel California will take center stage in Baker at the Fallon County Fairgrounds July 15, performing the show, “A Salute to the Eagles”. . . Winners of Reynolds Supermarket Tree Giveaway were Sandra Weiler, Teresa Christensen, Vaughn Goulart and Traci Bruha. . . Connie and Doris Geving celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 17 at the American Lutheran Church in Baker. . . Five generation picture: Louie Breding, 99 years old, holding his great-great-grandson Anthony Gansen, Anthony’s mother Desirea, grandmother Helen King, and great-grandmother Betty Simonitsch. . . Annual Bump-N-Run held June 11 was deemed a success by TARA president Courtney Dietz. There were 27 racers and over 240 spectators. A 50/50 drawing was held with the proceeds going to the Tyler Junso Memorial. . . The cookie jar auction fundraiser held at the O’Fallon Museum June 11 was a great success. A total of 20 cookie jars was donated. A little over $1,000 was raised.

the event. . . At 2:17 Wednesday afternoon with the temperature reading 101 degrees on the Montana Bank sign, Milton Dockter reported a fire on an oil well location six miles east and one mile north of Baker. The fire, located in the treater at the location, was the only thing burning. . . Approximately 210 children from the American Lutheran, Community and Catholic Church Vacation Bible School were together June 13 in the Baker City Park. Each child was given a helium balloon with their name and address inside and when the word was given everyone released the balloons. It is hoped that wherever the balloons travel someone will write and tell them they found their balloon. . . . Russell and Ione Coldwell have purchased a home in Baker. They lived the past several years in Arizona.

40 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 17, 1976-Casey Olind received a belt buckle for a reward as being the Most Improved cowboy at the McBeth Rodeo School in Onida, SD in Sutton’s Arena. . Four girls from Baker Assembly No. 14 attended the Grand Assembly Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Billings June 6-8. Those attending were Dawn Dietz, Vicki Volz, Rhonda Pfeifle, Melodie Boggs and Mrs. Gladys Moseley, Mother Advisor. . . Eight young girls are vying for the Fallon County Fair and Rodeo Queen contest to be held Sunday at the Plevna arena. Contestants are Joyce Ferrel, Jean Hersrud, Tana LaBree, Tanya 20 YEARS AGO Rieger, Kaye Overton, Nellie Friday, June 21, 1996 -- Bondell, Sheila Bondell, and George Gunderson has do- Susan Bickle. nated a World War II Veterans 50 YEARS AGO Memorial honoring those Thursday, June 23, 1966-from Fallon County who lost Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Bohle obtheir lives in combat. It will be served their 50th wedding anplaced in Bonnievale Ceme- niversary. . . Maralee Rieger tery southwest of the flag pole. won second place in both the . . . Winners of the Father/Son Plevna and Baker Cook-Offs Look Alike Contest are: 1st - with an unusual fruited pot Allen and Dean Wang, 2nd - roast recipe. . . The annual Larry and Chadd Steffes, 3rd - Jaycee tractor pulling contest John and Reid Medearis. . . was a highlight of Farmers Russell and Ione Coldwell will Day, Saturday, with Jack Sikocelebrate their 61st wedding rski, Bud Chester and Marvin anniversary June 25. . . Nor- Schopp in charge of events at west Bank welcomes Melanie the fairgrounds. . . Things Lund, new branch manager. aren’t too happy around the Milt Hochhalter and Delphine Clyde Burns home after lightHoenke are retiring after many ning struck the TV antenna and years of service with Norwest followed the lead wire to the Bank. Punch and cake will be fuse box in the house, destroyserved June 27. . . Ticket win- ing all the wiring in the house. ners for Champions on Ice are . . Pictured are Jim Anderson, Robin Miller and Jan Papstein. first place winner in the light They will have a chance to rifle division, and Glen Frye, watch Olympic gold, silver Ekalaka, second, where 17 and bronze medalists perform shooters attended a target rifle in the Campbell Soup’s 1996 tournament held Sunday. Tour of the World Figure Skating Champions in Bismarck. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 21, 1956-30 YEARS AGO Attending the 4-H Leadership Thursday, June 19, 1986-- Camp at Red Lodge were Lee About 300 youth plus their Rovig, County Agent at large, chaperones, advisors and Miss Joan Birtic and Arlee range specialists converged on Fried. . . Manning the CourFallon County today to begin tesy Station for the benefit of the tenth annual Range Days. tourists this year are Sam Harold Jensen is chairman for Weeks, son of Dr. and Mrs.

S.A. Weeks of Baker and John Marchwick, a high school graduate this spring of Culbertson. . . Darwin Schweigert has been promoted to A1/c. He is a teletype operator and Tech Chief, with eight men working under him with the U.S. Air Force at French Morocco, Africa. . . J.K. Munsell, operator and owner of the Baker Drive-In Theater, announced there will be special shows Sunday to officially open the theater. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 20, 1946-Donald Lentz, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lentz, arrived home from Iceland Sunday and has been discharged from the Army after two years of service. PFC Samuel Myer of Baker is now serving with the famous First Cavalry Division in Japan. Myer has been overseas 15 months. Raymond Hall, son of Mrs. Ethel Hall, was recently discharged from the Navy after four years and four months service. Receiving honorable discharges recently are the following Fallon County men: Sgt. Leon Wagner, Cpl. Richard Tronstad, Robert Hall, Thomas S. Eilek, Robert W. Mitchell, Clayton Rost, Dwight E. Beach, John Olson, and Cecil Plummer. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 25, 1936-All options and necessary papers completing preparations for the construction of the Red Butte Irrigation Project, west of Baker, have been mailed to Helena and everything is in readiness to start construction of the project. . . Combined baccalaureate and graduation exercises will be held June 27 at the Legion Hall for the 63 pupils of the rural schools in Fallon County who have finished the required eight grades of school work. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 17, 1926-The heavy rain which fell in Fallon County from Friday until Tuesday came just in time to save the crops and range in the western part of the county. . . The Star drilling rig, which is to be used in Cabin Creek gas field, arrived in Baker last week. The rig is fresh from the factory and is capable of sinking a hole 3,000 feet deep. . . County Commissioner Robert Yokley arrived in town the first of the week from his ranch south of Baker. He is well pleased with the rain and says the grass and grain are wonderful to look at. . . . Two junior baseball teams were organized in Baker this week and will play for the first time Tuesday. A purse of $5.00 is offered to the winner in next Tuesday’s game.

Weather Vane June 8 90 55 T June 9 99 56 0.09 June 10 90 55 June 11 95 65 0.10 June 12 57 67 T June 13 85 53 0.34 June 14 84 52 YTD Moisture - 6.00

Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that your landlord is not supposed to shut off your essential services like utilities? Utilities means electricity, gas or water. If your landlord turns off any of your utilities, you can give the landlord a written demand to turn it back on. If the landlord still doesn’t turn it back on, you have several options for getting the problem fixed. 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 1-800666-6899.

Gotta question Q. Does Baker have a public place to find shelter in case of another tornado? A. Chuck Lee, Emergency Operations Coordinator for Fallon County, answered this question. “The library basement is actually a fallout shelter and is a safe place to go. The basement is the EOC location for the county as well. If you need shelter, please dial 911 and we will get it open for you.”

Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110. June 25 - Come Learn to Fly, Fly Fish That Is, Ekalaka June 28-30 - 4-H OREO Trip, Black Hills June 28 - 4-H Sewing Workshop July 1 - 4-H rabbit LQA workshop July 4 - Holiday - office closed

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Fallon County Fair Sept. 19-20 Tuesday of next week the Fallon County Fair will open at Ekalaka. Plans are underway to make the fair this year better than it has ever been. Arrangements are being made to entertain the large number of visitors that will attend this year. The agricultural display promises to be bigger and better than heretofore and Supt. Garner has exerted every effort to make the exhibit the most complete ever displayed. The track has been put in splendid condition and the buildings on the fair ground have all been repaired. The sport program promises to be par excellence and good racing and many other interesting events will be one of the big features of the program. ____________ : ____________

Making improvements The Baker Electric Light & Power Co.’s plant is undergoing changes that will materially increase its capacity. Last week a new 150HP engine was unloaded and a new dynamo will be installed soon. Manager Heinrich is also having an addition made to the building that will allow for an office and storage room. The new improvements underway will mean an outlay of over $5,000. It is expected that day current will be furnished in the near future. This would be welcome by many business firms. ____________ : ____________

Akers won by 1 in final count After much uncertainty as to the successful nominee on the Democratic ticket for Commissioner and rumors of a tie vote, the official canvass gives W.P. Akers a plurality of one vote. It was thought it would be necessary to determine the winner by casting lots, as provided in case of a tie vote by the primary law, but the official count put Akers ahead by the small margin stated. ____________ : ____________

War message now on way This is the week for the auto run on the Yellowstone Trail from Plymouth, Mass., to Seattle, Wash., carrying the war message across the continent. The schedule is to be thirtyone miles per hour. Frank Mielke, of Marmarth, is to drive the messenger from that point to Ismay and the car is expected to pass through Baker this afternoon (Thursday). If the trip is made on schedule time the message will arrive at its destination on Saturday morning at nine o’clock. Sixty-four cars and drivers will be engaged in making this drive. Every precaution against accident and delay is being taken. The message is to be carefully receipted for at each general relay and reports of the progress of the message is to be made daily.

Daily Specials • June 17 - 23 Friday - Meatloaf • Beef Noodle Soup Saturday - All U Can Eat Soup and Salad Bar Tuesday - Fried Pork Chops • Split Pea Soup Wednesday - Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich Cheesy Broccoli Soup Thursday - Cabbage Beef Casserole Cabbage Potato Ham Soup We serve homemade breads and desserts or take a loaf of homemade bread home!

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100 Years Ago Fallon County Times Successor to the Fallonite Printed weekly at Baker, Montana, in the interest of the people. Butte H. Tipton, Publisher Entered at the Postoffice at Baker, Montana, as Second Class Matter Two dollars the year, strictly in advance The Fallon County Times turned 100 years old the week of May 25, 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then.

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Eugene Fisk ______ Graveside services for Eugene Fish, 90, of Baker were held June 15, 2016 at Carlyle Cemetery. Eugene passed away June 11, 2016 at his home in Baker. Eugene Ward Fisk was born Jan. 14, 1926 to Ward and Julia (Hartse) Fisk on the family homestead southwest of Carlyle. He grew up around the Carlyle and Ollie area, graduating from Ollie High School in 1943. Eugene was very proud that he jumped up a grade because he was the only student in his grade. After graduating, Eugene farmed for a couple of years before moving into Baker to pursue a different career. He started working for the Montana Highway Department in the spring of 1948. He loved spending time and working with his co-workers: Bill Bohle, Bill Defferding, and Sam Myer. After his retirement in the fall of 1979, he started working for Miller Construction and Wang Feeds. Eugene also cared for his mother until her passing in 1996. Eugene loved spending time reading history books and was

often found watching history on his television. He was also interested in learning about homeopathy and alternative ways of medicine. Eugene was a good mechanic and always enjoyed working on his old cars until he no longer understood the newer models. He was very thankful for the help of his neighbors: Johnny, Carl and Dale. They were always willing to stop in and help with his day to day needs. Eugene is survived by his nephew, Steve (Julie) Stanhope and their children Lauren (Josh) Celander, Lisa Stanhope, and Lexi Stanhope; niece, Barbara Stanhope and her children Tanner and Jamie Fischer; nephew, Bob (Kristie) Stanhope and their children Nate (Val) Stanhope, Kalli (Jeff) Allen, and Blake Stanhope; several cousins and family members who held a special place in his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Julia Fish; and sister, Nina Dell Fisk. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneral home.com.

Fallon County Timely-Tips By Sherry Vogel Anyone in Baker June 11 discovered how prepared they actually are for a large scale natural or man-made disaster as an EF3 tornado caused extensive damage to an entire neighborhood. How do you rate your readiness? Here are a few tips for disaster preparedness. • Keep emergency and first aid kids available. These should include a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio, extra batteries, and a three-day supply of food and water (for pets as well). • Prepare a family emergency plan that outlines what each family member will do, how they will get to a safe place, and how they will get in touch with each other. Don’t forget your pets. • Identify an out-of-state contact for everyone to call in case local communications are disrupted. • Learn your children’s school disaster dismissal policy. • Identify a safe shelter area in your home, away from windows. Choose the interior part of a basement or an inside room such as a closet, bathroom or center hallway on the lowest floor. • Practice your shelter-in-a-safe-place plan with your family. • Know where your utility switches are located and how to turn off the gas, water and electricy. Tips courtesy of AAA Mountain West.

Northwest UM Dean’s College List Missoula - At the University spring of Montana, 2,821 students the spring semester 2016 honor roll made Dean’s List and 4.0 List. To Powell, WY -- Northwest college named 400 to its 2016 spring semester honor roll. To be listed on the President’s Honor roll, students must complete at least 12 semester hours of college-level course work with a 4.0 grade point average. Students qualifying for the Vice President’s Honor Roll completed the same level course work with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. Local student on the Vice President’s Honor Roll is Shaylyn Huelle of Baker.

qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. Darby Bettenhausen of Baker was named to the Dean’s Lis

By Sherry Vogel The Baker Homecraft Club hosted the Spring Council meeting for all homemaker clubs in Fallon/Carter Counties June 1 in the Senior Citizen Center in Baker. Attendees came from Alzada, Broadus, Belle Fourche, Colony, Ekalaka, Spearfish, as well as the Baker and Willard areas. A delicious lunch was served at noon followed by four various demonstrations that were presented in the course of the afternoon. Presenters were Allison Rustad Kolor - DIY Chalk Board Painting; Kennedy Lyson - Paracord Weaving; Sonia Meccage Homemade Soaps; Jean Tronstad - Fun Ideas for Quilting. The Baker Homecraft Club welcomes anyone who would like to join. Please contact any member or the Extension Office in Baker at 406-778-7110.

Property This I Know “Jesus loves me this I know” Rights I knew it for a fact. Organization It mattered in a great big WBI Natural Gas Storage By Wanda Pinnow WBI had their lawyers Crist, Krogh & Nord, PLLC send a second letter to Fallon County residents who live in the natural gas storage area. The letter states that this will be your final opportunity to accept WBI Energy’s offer before they commence condemnation proceedings in Montana Federal court. Property Rights Organization (PRO) is still in negotiations at this time. You as the property owner need to contact Kelly Brooks of WBI, PO Box 5601, Bismarck, ND 58506-5601, 701530-1607. You need to let her know that you are part of the PRO group in Baker. You also need to let WBI know that the committee members - Kevin Braun, Cindy Atkins, Dustin Krech, Mike Griffith, Dave Havens and Wanda Pinnow will be negotiating on your behalf. It would be better if you did this in writing, but a phone call will work also.

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June 17 Kelsey Packer, Drew Abrams, Tom Stevens, Trevor Nelson June 18 Because “the Bible tells me Ernie Kriedeman, Justin Griffin, Tiffany Davis, Joyce Glass so” June 19 Was good enough for me. Brittany Hoversland, Hailey Sorenson, Collin Barth, It was years before I loved Jerry Losing, Rexx Wiman, Larry Niemerg Him back June 20 And settled Eternity. Maria D. Brown, Connie Alberts, Devon Banister, Keara Lutts June 21 But the child who knows right Mike Reddick, Rylee Mitchell, Seth Wiseman early on June 22 That Jesus loves him too Statler Medearis, Claire Callahan, Desiree Bondley, Has a big advantage it seems Kyler Afrank, Lilli Erickson, Sharon Harrison to me June 23 Of the one who doubts this Clark Curry, Amy Larson truth. So when my three year old sang it to me My heart rejoiced again Jesus loves me will not fade away And it rings a true refrain. By Prairie Singer

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SERVICES Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Prenatal care FAA, DOT, ICC physicals • Cryotherapy Minor surgical procedures Family health care for all ages

Office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016

Montana State High School Rodeo Finals Results

Communications Day participants Tyler Johnson, Garrett Lesh, Donnie Steen, Aspen Alderman, Guy Lesh, Olivia Gunderson, and Kylee Janz.

Communications Day May 25, eight youth participated in the Communications Day County Event. This event was hosted by the Kidz-N-Kritters 4H Club. Demonstrations included: Woodworking Tools, How to Make an Ice Cream Sundae, How to Tie a Square Knot, How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Robotics, How to Show a Rabbit, How to French Braid Hair, and How to Shade a Drawing. Youth enrolled in 4-H are required to attend one County Event during their 4-H year. These events are geared towards teaching the youth a skill that can be applied in a real life situation. For more information on County Events or the Fallon County 4-H Program, please contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

Fallon County Ambassador Rachael Lowery helping serve up root beer floats.

Cloverbud Fiesta May 23, the Fallon County 4-H Cloverbud group met for their final meeting of the year. It was a Fiesta themed party that included the following activities: personal pinatas, Mexican folk art, tie die t-shirts, several relay races, and concluded with root beer floats. Cloverbuds is a special program for youth five to seven years old. The Cloverbud Program runs from January through May. The group meets twice a month for an hour after school. Guidelines for this project are different from those of the traditional 4-H Program. Cloverbuds is designed to be a fun, hands-on, and discovery oriented experience. Youth work with a leader to gain self-understanding, social interaction skills, achievement, and positive attitudes. For more information on the Cloverbud Program or the Fallon County 4-H Program, please contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-778-7110.

Extension summer fun series

Pictured from l-r: Tylee Rieger, Brennah Crisler, Mackenzie Crisler, Hayden Lane, Jaeda Paul, Jenna Paul, Jozell Witcher, Katie Wang, Anika Ploeger, Jacob Wang, Sayge Barkley, Sincere Ely, and Brandon Breihahn.

4-H horse judging The Fallon County 4-H Horse Judging Contest was held May 18, 2016 in the Fallon County indoor livestock arena. Fifteen youth judged Western Pleasure riding, two confirmation classes, and were tested on the following items: farrier’s tools, breeds and parts of horse, parts of a Western and English saddle. The youth gave one set of reasons on the confirmation class. Jozell Witcher was the top senior judger, Jenna Paul - top junior judger, and Sincere Ely was top novice judger. The official judge was Nicole Weiss from Fallon County. The horse judging was hosted by the Red Butte Ramblers 4-H Club.

The Fallon/Carter County Extension Office will be offering several workshops this summer. These workshops will be open to anyone who would like to attend but will be geared towards the 4-H age group. The first workshop will be held June 25 at the Ekalaka High School lunch room starting at 10 a.m. This workshop is titled “Learn How to Fly, Fly Fish that is”. Howard Cooper of Lewistown will be instructing the attendees on how to make their own fly. Each participant will be able to take their own fly home. Other instructors will include Roy, Kayla and Clint Olsen. These instructors will help at-

tendees learn how to make the proper knots required for fly fishing and instruct them on the proper technique to cast their lines. Please contact the Fallon/Carter Extension Office to RSVP for this event by June 17, 2016. The other workshops that will be offered this summer include, “Bring on the Cake, Let’s Decorate” July 8 at the Ekalaka Events Center; “History Hike” July 9, Starvation Butte Carter County; and “Infinity and Beyond” July 22 at the Ekalaka Event Center. For more information on these events, please contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-7787110.

The final results are in from the High School Rodeo held in Baker June 6-12. The State Finals champions are determined on the two rounds only and the year end champions are accumulated all year plus all three rounds at State Final competitions. Results are as follows. See next week for the complete coverage of the MSHSRF. 2016 State Finals Champions (first and second rounds only) Boys Cutting - Haven Meged, Caden Camp Pole Bending - Meagan Harris, Kaylin Wheeler (Baker) Barrel Racing - Keslie Wolfe, Danica Hoppman Bareback Riding - Shawn Perkins, Koltin Kimmel Breakaway Roping Martjie-Jane Plaggemeyer, Madison Brenner Shooting Sports 0.22 - Jordan Lindsay Shotgun - Willie Lytton Girls Cutting - Greta Gustafson, Ouana Harkins Tie Down Roping - Haven Meged, Trevin Baumann Team Roping - Caden Camp/Caleb Guardipee, Garrett Welch/Haven Meged Saddle Bronc Riding - Sage Newman, Trevor Clark All-Around Cowgirl - Shelby Rasmussen Reined Cow Horse Quentin Wheeler (Baker), Faith Tarter Steer Wrestling - Austin Anderson, Trevin Baumann Goat Tying - Ouana Harkins, Ashley Koenig Bull Riding - Shawn Perkins, Jess Lockwood All-Around Cowboy - Haven Meged 2016 Year End Results Boys Cutting - Haven Meged, Caden Camp, Quentin Wheeler, Rowen Tracy Pole Bending - Meagan Harris, Heidi Schmid, Shelby Rasmussen, Molly Salmond,

Kaylin Wheeler Barrel Racing - Keslie Wolfe, Shelby Rasmussen, Danica Hoppman, Meagan Harris, Tawnie Tribby Bareback Riding - Shawn Perkins, Troy Kirkpatrick, Koltin Kimmel, Tyler Adams, Cole Boardman Breakaway Roping - Kayla Schmiedeke, Madison Brenner, Brenna Krueger, Mikayla Witter, Hallie Sohr Queen - Opal Harkins First Attendant - Cheyanne Morrison Girl Cutting - Abigail Brogger, Greta Gustafson, Ouana Harkins, Laney Vance, Amber Chevallier Tie Down Roping - Haven Meged, Trevin Baumann, Albert Koenig, Kal Fuller, Brady Boyce Team Roping - Garrett Welch/Haven Meged, James Ramirez/Lincoln May, Ashley Koenig/Albert Koenig, Caden Camp/Caleb Guardipee, Garrett Duncan/Kal Fuller Saddle Bronc Riding - Sage Newman, Trevor Clark, Houston Brown, Shane Bird Rattler, Brett Rides At The Door All-Around Cowgirl - Shelby Rasmussen Rookie All-Around Cowgirl - Paige Rasmussen Reined Cow Horse Quentin Wheeler, Haven Meged, Kaylin Wheeler, Opal Harkins, Abigail Brogger Steer Wrestling - Trevin Baumann, Austin Anderson, Jaret Whitman, Ty Everson, Kris Anderson Goat Tying - Ouana Harkins, Meghan McGinley, Frankie Orahood, Danae McNamara, Jordan Everson Bull Riding - Tristan O’Neil, Jess Lockwood, Shawn Perkins, Jordan Lindsay, Kreece Robinson All-Around Cowboy - Haven Meged Rookie All-Around Cowboy - Jhett Murphy

Notice to Rural Residents of Fallon County, MT Please be advised that in April of 2016, the Fallon County Rural Fire Chief made a request to the Fallon County Board of Commissioner’s requesting that Fallon County adopt a “Burning Permit System” This would require that any open burning outside the incorporated City Limits of the City of Baker and the Town of Plevna, within Fallon County would require an issued permit prior to burning. This method is currently in place in the adjoining Montana counties that boarder Fallon County.

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Once implemented, any adult over the age of 18, wanting to do any type of burning in the county would first get a burn permit. The permit would be issued any time after January 1st, and would be for good until December 31st of the year issued. Once you are issued the permit, you may burn anytime, and as many times you wish during the remainder of the year. Each time you would desire to burn, you would first call the Fallon County 911 Communications Center requesting authorization to burn. If the weather conditions for that time are good, you will be given permission to burn. However, should the day you call to request permission be unfavorable due to wind or extreme dry condition, you may be told no for that day. Each day, the Fallon County Rural Fire Chief or his designee will contact the 911 Communications Center to advise if any open burning may be conducted that day. Once permission is granted, you are responsible for the fire and are furthermore required to supervise it until it is out. Under no circumstance will any burning be allowed without having a permit first. To ignite a fire without having a permit or not having permission may result in Criminal Prosecution and Punishment as provided for in Section 7-33-2206, Montana Code Annotated. Furthermore, under the provision of Section 50-63-102 & 50-63-103, Montana Code Annotated, you are liable for any and all fire suppression costs and damages resulting from an escaped or uncontrolled fire or any fire which threatens to spread and damage or destroy property. Despite the fact that you have been issued this Permit, you are liable for damages to the owner of any property, real or personal, destroyed or damaged by fire along with any costs associated with suppressing, extinguishing, or preventing the spread of such fire. Garbage burn barrel of 55 gallons or less are exempted from the requirement of a permit.

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The Fallon County Rural Fire Chief is taking written comments on the purposed request until 5:00pm, Friday, June 24, 2016. Comments may be mailed to Tom Muckle, Fire Chief, Fallon County Rural Fire, P.O. Box 1133, Baker, Montana 59313 or by emailing fcfire@midrivers.com

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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 Russell’s Clothing 100th anniversary, June 13-18. Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, June 16. Father’s Day; Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, June 19. County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, June 20. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, June 21. Open house to meet Travis Allen, PA-C, Fallon Medical Complex dining room, 2-4 p.m., June 22. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, June 23. Changed For Life church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center; 60th wedding anniversary open house for Kenny and June Grenstiner, 2-4 p.m., Sacred Heart Parish Center, 520 N. Montana, Miles City, June 26. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7:00 p.m., court room, Fallon County Courthouse; Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m., June 27.

St. Jude’s Trail Ride The annual St. Jude’s Trail Ride will be held June 19 at the Fred Hoff Ranch north of Baker. Riders will gather between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and leave for the ride at 9:00. Roads will be marked. There will be a potluck lunch following the ride. For more information or pledge sheets, contact ride coordinator, Doug Bruha, at at 406-778-2502.

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A water test is cheaper Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks News Public comment sought cut by 90 percent, then in recorded since 1998, with all than a cow on increase in mule deer 2014 a statewide moratorium hunting districts either near or Submitted by Elin Kittelmann, County Agent Water is essential to the health and productivity of livestock. Water quality and quantity will remain a concern this year. The worry comes with Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) concentration in the water, specifically sulfate concentrations. For those waters testing extremely high, TDS and sulfate will likely take a large amount of water over time for the levels to return to an acceptable or safe level. Elevated levels of TDS began showing up in midMay and will continue to be an increasing concern throughout the summer. Water with total dissolved solids at 4,000-6,000 ppm is considered poor quality and when TDS reach 10,000 ppm brain damage and death can occur in livestock. Further testing should be done when TDS levels are over 3,000 ppm. When TDS is high, it is likely the results of sulfate and sodium. Water with 300 ppm or less of sulfate is good; 300-2,000 ppm is fair/acceptable; 2,000 ppm or higher is poor quality. At 2,000 ppm sulfates, there will begin to be measurable negative effects, mostly due to the sulfate ions interfering with other ions (copper and molybdenum). Sulfur will bind with copper to form cupric sulfide which is insoluble, therefore decreasing copper availability and possibly causing a copper deficiency. Copper deficiency in calves will cause growth retardation, impaired feed conversation, rough hair coat, diarrhea, and leg abnormalities. Cattle will also show microscopic lesions of the skeleton and cardiovascular system. Copper plays an essential role in the structural integrity of collagen. A copper depletion will result in fragile easily broken bones, pacing gait due to stiffness of legs. As a result of insufficient copper, hair will not develop normal pigment and hair may bleach and fertility may be reduced. Copper solubility will decrease proportionally with increasing protein. When water sulfate levels are above 5,000 ppm, cattle will start to show signs of other problems. Sulfur can accumulate to toxic levels quickly in livestock and cause a brain disorder referred to as polioencephalomalacia (PEM), also known as polio or “star gazing”. When cattle and sheep consume high levels of sulfate in water, feed, or both, the sulfate is turned into hydrogen sulfide in the rumen. This toxic gas is then eructated or “belched” and can be inhaled, damaging the lungs and is then absorbed into the blood stream causing

death of brain tissues. Symptoms include blindness, lethargy, staggers and disorientation, head pressing, loss of appetite, decreased performance, legs may be rigidly extended, convulsions, and death. Sulfur in water is more readily available than sulfur in feed. Again, the negative effects are first likely to be due to sulfate interring with other ions and predispose cattle to other problems, then when levels are high enough cattle may show signs of polio. There will also be a decrease in water intake when water quality is poor due to sulfates and/or pH levels. If there is a reduction in water intake, dry matter intake will decrease and cattle will be less productive. Cattle will also have more of a challenge coping with heat when water intake is depressed. A possible temporary solution to high sulfate concentration in water is to increase the trace mineral concentration of the minerals that are getting bound up by the sulfate. Livestock producers are encouraged to get their livestock water tested throughout the summer. The Fallon/Carter County Extension Office can test water for TDS free of charge. This will help give us an indicator of water quality and determine if further analysis should be conducted. To test water, we will need a quart of water collected in a clean jar or water bottles. Bring the sample to the Extension Office shortly after sampling. Please give us a call at the Extension Office 406-7787110 or contact Elin 406-8523693 if you have questions.

license quota, range After weathering a significant decline in recent years, the mule deer population in southeastern Montana is showing signs of a robust recovery. With populations well above long-term averages, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes increasing the 2016 antlerless mule deer “B” license quota from 4,500 to 7,500 throughout Region 7. The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission endorsed that request during its June meeting in Dillon. Public comment will be accepted through Friday, June 24, at 5 p.m., and the Commission will vote during its July 13 meeting. “Since 2012 we have had open winters, great browse recovery, and quickly. Our data is solid: we have lots of mule deer in Region 7 now.” The commission also approved Region 7’s request to increase the biennial mule deer B license quota range from 5,500 to 11,000. Prior to the severe winters of 2010 and 2011, the upper quota range was 11,000. Based on positive spring surveys of mule deer, Region 7 is seeking to restore that ceiling in order to further increase mule deer B licenses for 2017 if needed. The public comment deadline for this is also June 24. Population Plummets Back-to-back harsh winters in 2010 and 2011 drastically reduced mule deer numbers in Region 7. Spring surveys from 2012 conducted across 14 trend areas bottomed out at 61 percent of long-term average. In response to the decline, mule deer B tags were

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on doe harvest was implemented. In 2015, B tags were available only in hunting districts with populations at or above long-term averages. Quick Recovery Since their low point in 2012, mule deer have been on a strong upward trajectory. Recently concluded aerial spring surveys show populations are 47 percent above long-term average, and fawn recruitment is 56 fawns per 100 adults. Last year was even better, with 67 fawns to 100 adults. This year’s overall counts are the highest

above long-term average. In its February meeting, the Fish & Wildlife Commission approved the return of eithersex/either-species general licenses, plus region-wide mule deer B licenses for 2016. Supporting information and the online comment form can be found on the FWP website under opportunity for public comment at fwp.mt.gov/hunting/.

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Go to www.falloncountyextra.com/ subscribe/! Or Call 800-275-7799 The City of Baker will begin the annual mosquito control program in the upcoming weeks. The machine will operate primarily on streets or avenues and begin at dusk until the route is finished. The schedule and frequency will depend upon weather and pest conditions. Along with Baker and Plevna other areas included are North Baker, Stanhope District, Golf Course, Gun range and Fairgrounds. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the mosquito control program contact Kevin Dukart in the City office or by telephone at 406-778-2692.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016

Wake of Tornado that ripped through Baker Saturday, June 11

Baker Lake, littered with wreckage, has been closed Photos by Sherry Vogel to swimming, fishing and boating until further notice. Homeowners and onlookers assess the wreckage of one home torn apart from the F3 rated Tornado. A pile of rubble, left after a Tornado. The tornado destroyed two homes and left several other homes with excessive damage. Submitted Photo See pages 8 and 9 for more coverage and photos on Torndado .

A side wall to the garage of one home was ripped apart after last week’s Tornado hit.

Commissioners Proceedings A portion of the Commissioners Proceedings in last week’s paper was unintentially left out. Here are the remaining Minutes for Tuesday, May 31, 2016. 1:15PM SALARY DISCUSSION CONTINUED Present: Brenda Wood, Clerk and Recorder; Debbie Wyrick, Deputy Clerk and Recorder; Julie Straub, Human Resource Manager The Commission and all present discussed giving a 25¢ raise as proposed by Commissioner Randash. The Commission said they would like to wait until they can discuss this with Commissioner Ranum before making a final decision. Julie asked the Commission to also consider the Rifle Range Manager’s wage and if step increases will be implemented for the position. 2:30PM B & B FARMS DISCUSSION; BNSF FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Present: Mary Grube, Planner Administrative Assistant B & B FARMS CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY- Mary Grube submitted a Certificate of Survey for a Boundary Line Relocation within the SW 1⁄4 of Section 27, T6N, R57E applied for by B & B Farms. The Commission re-

viewed and signed the Certificate of Survey. BNSF FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMITMary gave the Commission a staff report for the BNSF Floodplain Development Permit to replace a BNSF Bridge on Haar’s property which is in the NW 1⁄4 SW1/4 Section 11, Township 7 N, R59E to review. The Commission reviewed and signed the Permit. 3:00PM OLLIE ROAD ABANDONMENT HEARING Present: Bev Burghduff, Ollie landowner; Lee Ann Loucks, American Bank Center Mortgage Banking Officer; Scott Veroye, Ollie landowner; Fred Hoff, member of the public Commissioner Baldwin called the hearing to order at 3:00PM and read Resolution 2016-11 Calling for the Public Hearing to Receive Public

Input on Whether or Not the Board of Commissioners Should Abandon Petitioned Roads and an Alleyway in the Town of Ollie aloud. After some discussion, those present did not object to the roads or alley way being abandoned. The Commission made and approved the motion to abandon the roads and alleyway described in Resolution 2016-11. 3:10PM- Bill Bagley, member of the public, joined the meeting. Commissioner Baldwin asked Bill Bagley if he had any comments he wanted to make about the abandonment and Bill said no. The Commission adopted and signed Resolution No. 2016-14 to abandon petitioned roads and an alleyway in the Town of Ollie. The Resolution is filed in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

A Lockwood, Montana cowgirl was crowned 2016 Montana State High School Rodeo Queen at the State Finals Rodeo held at Fallon County Fairgrounds, on ‘Show Ground Sunday,’ here in Baker on June 12. Harkins was defending her crown, as she was the standing 2015 MSHSRF Queen. Miss Harkins, a brunette beauty, was also awarded Miss Photogenic. Miss Cheyanne Morrison, from Polson Montana, won the title of Miss Congeniality.

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Opal Harkins crowned 2016 MSHSRF Queen

3:30PM- The Commission called Commissioner Ranum to discuss the 25¢ raise Commissioner Randash had suggested during the Salary Discussion. Commissioner Baldwin asked Commissioner Ranum if she would support giving the elected officials a 25¢ raise, the deputies a 23¢ raise (90% of elected officials raise) and employees a 22¢ raise (85% of elected officials raise). Commissioner Ranum said she would support this. The Commission made and approved the motion to give the raises as presented. 4:00PM COUNTY ATTORNEY UPDATES Darcy Wassmann, County Attorney, was unable to attend the meeting due to being in Court therefore it was canceled. 4:00PM ADJOURN

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June 22: Regular Sale June 29: Regular Sale July 06: NO SALE Due to the 4th of July Holiday July 13: Regular Sale

Wed., July 20: Regular Sale Wed., July 27: Regular Sale Wed., Aug 3: Regular Sale w/1st Big Yearling Special

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING The City of Baker in partnership with Eastern Montana Economic Development Authority (EMEDA) is drafting an Urban Renewal Plan with a Tax Increment Finance Provision in the core area of downtown Baker. An information/input meeting will be held:

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 • 6:30 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Library Basement Information included on Agenda • What is an Urban Renewal Plan with a TIF Provision? • What area of Baker will it impact? • How will it affect residents, property owners, and businesses? • Who else will it affect? • Why create the Plan and District? Your input is critical to the success of the Urban Renewal Plan! For more information, please contact Mona Madler, EMEDA Director 406-778-2020

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Photos by Sherry Vogel Bev Schell (right) and her daughter Amber Lawlar in front of the Schell’s fifth wheel RV.

The calm before the storm By Sherry Vogel Bev Schell of Baker had just put her last pan of cookies into her oven as she quickly hurried to pick up her husband Jerry from the yard. Home again, they were just getting settled - Jerry in front of the TV and Bev heading toward the kitchen when “the oven timer on the cookies went off,” said Bev, “or so I thought”. Jerry sat up and realized that it wasn’t a timer but instead a city alarm siren. Bev retrieved her cookies and was shutting the oven off when the phone rang. It was their daughter, Amber Lawlar, who lives next door to them. She was frantic as she warned them a tornado was quickly approaching their homes. Amber, her husband Mark and girls along with guests Klint Flint and Scott Rabbitt, and a few of their children were at that very moment descending down into the crawl space of their modular home through a trap door in the bathroom closet. “Dad are you in” … buzzz - the phone went silent. In-

stantaneously, Amber remembers hearing glass shattering somewhere in the house. Meanwhile, Jerry and Bev were moving toward their crawl space. Bev shared, “We were moving pretty slow.” They barely made it into their crawl space. Just as the door was pulled shut, Bev said, “the hair on my arm was just standing straight up as we felt a sucking pressure. “We could hear a roaring wind as things were flying and hitting the house.” Meanwhile, Mark and Amber and daughters with friends Klint and Scott and a

few of their kids huddled together. The children asked them, “What does it feel like to die?” It crossed the adults’ minds whether the modular home would remain bolted to its foundation. All the while, Amber was wondering if her parents were safe. Then as suddenly as it had started, it was over. Klint bolted, with bare feet, across the neighboring yard to find the Schells. Jerry heard someone yelling, “Are you okay? Are you okay?” Destruction was all around as the family reunited, acutely aware that they were blessed as everyone lived to

Many volunteers helped to clear the rubble in the ravaged area.

tell this story. The Schell’s 7,000 pound fifth wheel Gulf Stream Innsbruck RV home had been turned on its roof in the exact spot where it had been parked, while the garage it sat beside had disappeared. Ironically, with only about three feet between the two, an old wooden wagon which had been in the corner of the garage, was sitting totally undisturbed. Bev also showed pictures of a work bench out in the garage. Although a heavy iron vice grip which had been bolted to the table was broken, three small tools laid out side by side on the bench top remained undisturbed.

Photo by Sherry Vogel

Lt. Governor surveys damage Pictured is Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney as he lands at the Baker Municipal Airport June 14. He came to Baker to survey the devastation caused by the June 11 F3 tornado that destroyed a lake shore neighborhood.

Property owners may qualify Gotta for natural disaster tax relief question The Montana Department of Revenue encourages Montana property owners whose homes or other property were damaged or destroyed during the June 11 tornado in Fallon County to apply for property tax relief. A property owner whose home or outbuildings were partially or totally destroyed by the tornado, making the property unsuitable for its previous use, may be eligible for property tax relief. Businesses whose equipment was destroyed may also qualify. The tax relief is prorated based on the number of days in the tax year that the property is unusable. The relief is available for the current tax year. The department asks property owners to complete Form AB-25 Natural Disaster Application to apply for the property tax relief. They will need to complete the application by December 31, 2016. Form AB-25 is available at all Department of Revenue local offices and on the department’s website at: revenue.mt.gov/propertytax-relief. The Fallon County office contacts and phone numbers in Baker are LaRita Huether at 406-778-7172 and Lisa Rieger at 406-778-7156. The office is located at the courthouse, 10 West Fallon, Baker. “Tornados can be devastating and we are sorry for Montanans who may lose homes and other property to tornados or any natural disaster,” said Revenue Director Mike Kadas. “This tax relief can be significant and help provide some relief as property owners recover from destruction.” The state’s natural disaster property tax relief also covers properties damaged by flood or wildfire. Montana property owners who experience a natural disaster-related loss of a dwelling also may be eligible for an income tax deduction. In addition, the department can issue replacement copies of property records, past year income tax returns, or other revenue-related information that is lost in a tornado. For more information, contact your local Department of Revenue Office. You can also phone the call center toll free at 866-859-2254 or visit the department’s website at revenue.mt.gov.

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Q. How is the strength of a tornado determined? A. The most common and practical way to determine the strength of a tornado is to look at the damage it caused. From the damage the wind speeds can be estimated. An “Enhanced Fujita Scale” was implemented by the National Weather Service in 2007 to rate tornadoes in a more consistent and accurate manner. The EF-Scale takes into account more variables than the original Fujita Scale (F-Scale) when assigning a wind speed rating to a tornado, incorporating 28 damage indicators such as building type, structures and trees. For each damage indicator, there are eight degrees of damage ranging from the beginning of visible damage to complete destruction of the damage indicator. The original F-Scale did not take these details into account. The original F-Scale historical database will not change. An F5 tornado rated years ago is still an F5, but the wind speed associated with the tornado may have been somewhat less than previously estimated.

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Following the destructive path of a tornado

Aerial photos by Roger Meggers An aerial view of the neighborhood affected by the tornado.

Meggers observes trail of destruction By Sherry Vogel Roger Meggers, Municipal Airport Manager and owner of Baker Air Service, is one Baker resident who has a trained eye when it comes to weather conditions and tracking storms. He was gracious enough to share these aerial photographs he and his son Darrin captured from his single engine Piper Supercub while flying over the aftermath of the June 11 F-3 catastrophic tornado that wreaked havoc in an eastside lake front neighborhood. Meggers also gave a tes-

timony of what he observed last Saturday evening. “At approximately 6:45 p.m., I was standing on the airport ramp watching the storm come into Baker. The overhead clouds had a circular motion with a funnel hanging out to the south,” he said. “I watched as the funnel came out of the cloud and touched down a couple miles south of Baker Airport. The funnel then tracked in a northerly direction, continuing with circulating debris across the airport north to the Sixth and Seventh Street

East area.” Meggers continued to survey the tornado as it turned to the northwest then hovered (approximately 7:00 p.m.) for a few minutes in the Sixth Street East area. “It was just roaring loudly,” he exclaimed, “then just one extreme lightning bolt!” Meggers continued to witness the tornado as it developed a water spout out of Baker Lake for about 20-30 seconds. Then he said, “The tornado started to move again to the northwest, and then immediately quit after the water was ingested, and all the debris rained out.”

Photos by Sherry Vogel Numerous houses were severely damaged.

Emergency personnel were on site immediately following the tornado.

Rubble is strewn along the banks of Baker Lake.

Zink’s kitchen appliances were all that stood in their Texas Avenue home.

Ron Callen, Texas Ave. resident assists in clean-up.

Volunteers made good progress in the clean-up effort.

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REAL ESTATE ____________________________ REAL ESTATE: For real estate listings, call Indian Trail Ranch Realty, LLC at 406-778-2402. Jim Hurley, owner/broker, 406-7782402 or 406-778-3735; or Judy Brown, 406-891-0133. 10tfc

WANTED __________________________ WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. 37-36p __________________________ WANTED: Will buy junk cars and scrap metal. Please call 701928-0325. Please leave a message. 22tfp

FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bathroom newer trailer, completely furnished or not. Contact 406-978-3691 or 406-978-2514 after 5 p.m. 25-27c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc

FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: Charming family home, split level, four bedroom, two bath, spacious family room in basement, underground sprinkler system, large deck perfect for entertaining. A must see! Home is located at 410 S. 6th Street W. Please call for an appointment 406-9395378. 23-25c ____________________________ FOR SALE: Drastically low pricing. Inventory reduction. Steel 40x60, 50x100, 100x100 or other. Limited days offered. Factory deal only. www.sunwardsteel.com, 701214-4671. 23-26tmp __________________________ FOR SALE: Registered yearling Angus bulls, many suitable for heifers. DeGrand Angus, Baker, MT. Call 406-775-8861. 20-27c

__________________________ FOR SALE: Southeast Electric Cooperative will be offering the following equipment for sale: 2011 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4 w/topper, 179,000 miles - mostly highway miles, nice clean truck, electric windows, locks, key; 2011 F350 Super duty CB truck, Astoria fiberglass box, electric windows/locks/key, automatic transmission, gas, manual 4x4, 111,000 miles, tires have 12,000 miles on them; 1997 GMC bucket truck, automatic, manual 4x4, 144,507 miles; 1997 Ford truck - Versalift digger, manual 4-speed, 2 WD, 97,776 miles. All vehicles will be sold in “as is” condition. No warranties and no guarantees. They can be viewed by contacting Southeast Electric and are all located at our pole yard. For more information, contact Jack or Jerry at 406-7758762. Sealed bids must be in our office no later than Friday, June 17, 2016, at 5:00 PM. Southeast Electric Cooperative, PO Box 369, Ekalaka, MT 59324. For pictures go to our website: seecoop.com, under Home and Business or check out our Facebook page: Southeast Electric Cooperative. 20-25c __________________________ FOR SALE: Commercial building w/2 overhead doors. Includes office space and bathroom. 4 S. 1st St. W., Baker, MT. $169,900. Call 406-690-5814 or 406-8511932. 18tfc __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc

HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Staff Nurse at the Department of

Public Health. This position performs activities which protect and promote the health of our citizens. Provides a variety of skilled nursing services in venues including public schools, Public Health Office, client homes and Fallon County Detention Center. Will work with a variety of ages from infants to elderly. Successful applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN program or higher. Requires current and valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Montana. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to preemployment criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Benefits include, but are not limited to, optional enrollment in health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing date: Friday, July 1, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. Applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources Office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana or online at falloncounty.net. Submit applications (resumes optional) to: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 846, Baker, MT 59313. Questions may be directed to Kim Cuppy 406-7782824 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 25-27c

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GARAGE SALE __________________________ GARAGE SALE: Cleaning out storage units 16 and 18, Gas City Rentals north of tracks, Saturday, June 18, 7:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Mobility chair and walkers, lawn mower, old tractor seats, totes, end tables, old wringer washer, rolling tool cart, scroll saw, microwave, household goods and lots more! 25c __________________________ MULTI-PARTY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 18, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 117 George Avenue, Baker, northeast of football field, Croy residence. Baby clothes and baby items, highchair, kids and adult clothing, household items and home decor. Lots of free stuff after 1 p.m. 25c

CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to Otto’s Shoppe for drawing my name for the kitchen basket full of great and fun items. I’m glad the store is reopened by Jessica and her friendly staff. Thank you. Jutta Sieler 25p ___________________________

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the clean-up after the tornado. Curt and Sharon Huether 25p __________________________

CARD OF THANKS: Thank you to those who supported me in the primary election. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet and discuss issues important to many of you during my campaign. Congratulations and best of luck to Dave Havens. Kevin Dukart 25c

LEGALS __________________________ SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of the Fallon County WSD Wastewater Collection System project will be received by Fallon County Water and Sewer District (OWNER) in the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 10 West Fallon Avenue, P.O. Box 846, Baker, Montana 59313 until 3:00 pm local time on June 27, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the stipulated time shall be returned unopened. The project consists of: Construction of up to 8,593 lineal feet of new 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer mains and approximately 3,685 lineal feet of 4inch sanitary sewer services. The project also includes construction of a sanitary sewer lift station, valve vault, and 1,020 lineal feet of 4-inch force main to connect the Fallon County Water and Sewer District to the City of Baker’s existing sanitary sewer collection system. Ship to the project site all materials and accessories furnished under this contract and unload in the designated staging area. Contact Stahly Engineering & Associates, Inc. for exact location of the staging area prior to delivery of materials. The project is split into two (2) separate schedules representing two (2) distinct areas of construction. Both bid schedules will be awarded to one contractor. The combined prices of both bid schedules will be used to determine the apparent low bidder. The project is being financed by Fallon County, TSEP, and RRGL. The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of:

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HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT WANTED THANKS REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

New Listing: Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details Premier Home - Newly Refurbished 5 BR Home - Daylite Lower level - 2 BA - New Appliances - 2 Car Garage Att. large workshop, office or man or woman cave. Beautiful sunroom and separate gazebo - new windows and lifetime metal roof. All on 11/2 acres with city services. Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. 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. Motivated Seller. REDUCED to $69,000. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker, Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE Bob Herbst Box 1511 • Baker, MT 59313 406-778-2995

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Like us on Facebook! FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities Nursing Services is looking for RN, LPN, AND C.NA. positions for our long term care and critical access hospital. Please contact Sue Lunde with any questions at 406-778-5185. Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager, at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the aboce jobs.

All Positions will remain open until filled. EOE.

WOODY’S TRUCKING, LLC Baker, MT

Job Opening: Tank Truck Operator We are seeking an experienced tank truck operator with a valid Class A - Type 1 with Interstate Hazmat endorsement, Tanker endorsement and Combination Vehicle endorsement. Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen & background check.

Must be willing to relocate. Health Insurance available. Wage depends on experience.

Contact Angela (406) 778-2939 Email - woodystrucking@hotmail.com

CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank all the individuals who helped us and our neighbors with

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Paid Vacation • Simple IRA • Flex Plan • AFLAC Temporary housing may be available FR Clothing and Laundry services Excellent Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance packages For questions regarding the position, please call 406-978-3107. For an application, please call our Baker, MT office at (406) 778-3107. Look us up on the web at www.dmwaterservice.com

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Michael Cabe @ 406-853-3051 or call the Baker Office @ 406-778-3107 for an Application.

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. 1-800-545-4546. ___________________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com ___________________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGES: Draw eligible cash out of your home & eliminate mortgage payments. Seniors 62+! FHA insured. Purchase, refinance & VA loans also. In home personal service. Free 28 page catalog. 1-888-660-3033. All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage.com __________________________________________________ NW Montana Real Estate. Several large acreage parcels. Company owned. Bordered by National Forest. Timber. Water. Tung-

stenholdings.com. (406)293-3714 __________________________________________________ 3.52Ac $259/month Boulder, MT- 2.12Ac $391/month Absaraokee, MT- 21.3 Ac $203/month Red Lodge, MTMore properties online Justin Joyner, Steel Horse RE www.ownerfinancemt.com 406-539-1420 ___________________________________________________ SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N ___________________________________________________ Quality Transportation is hiring CDL-A Drivers. Locations in NV and CA. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. Call 775635-2443 or www.qtinv.net for application. __________________________________________________ HIGH SCHOOLERS! Join Montana Conservation Corps this summer. Work, camp, and adventure outside. See new places. Meet new friends. Earn volunteer service hours. Beginning in June and July. Crews leave from Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell,

Missoula. No cost to participate, and earn up to $200. Call 1866056406622. Visit mtcorps.org/join/expedition. ___________________________________________________ Guitar Wanted! Locally musician will pay up $12,500 for pre1975 Gibson. Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. ___________________________________________________ Win 2016 GRIZ/CAT game package! Montana Fall Football Brawl Raffle - tickets $10 each. Two game tickets for GRIZ/CAT game 11/19/16 + indoor box seats at Washington Grizzly Stadium + 1 night’s stay at Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula + fan gear of winner’s choice. Tickets available from your local newspaper or contact MNA. Proceeds benefit the Montana Newspaper Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit providing U of M School of Journalism scholarships, internships and member education.

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Classifieds Continued from page 10 Stahly Engineering & Associates 851 Bridger Drive, Suite1 Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone 406-522-9526. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Stahly Engineering, 406-5229526. In accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders, the required deposit is $50.00 per set, which is not refundable. Payment of an additional $20.00 is required for express mail. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana, 59313 at 3:00 pm local time on June 20, 2016. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Fallon County and the State of Montana. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Fallon County Water and Sewer District, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public

FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016 opening of bids, which is 3:00 p.m. local time, June 27, 2016. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the owner. Fallon County Water and Sewer District and Fallon County Montana are Equal Opportunity Employers. Publication Dates: Billings Gazette - June 10 and June 17, 2016. Fallon County Times June 10 and June 17, 2016. The contract documents are also available on Montanabid.com 24-25c

MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Monday, June 27, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Court Room 10 West Fallon Ave. 7:00 p.m. (All information related to this notice can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department.) A Public Hearing will be held at the regularly scheduled City of Baker Zoning Commission meeting Monday, June 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room located at 10 West Fallon Ave., Baker, Montana. The proposed public hearing is handicapped accessible. The purpose of this hearing is to consider amending the City of Baker Zoning Ordinance’s relief clause. The City of Baker City Council has requested the Baker Zoning Commission take into consideration a relief standard for all residential zones. A relief clause was addressed in the City of Baker Zoning Ordinance under 17.16.060 for lot widths less than sixty (60) feet. Written comments may be sent to the Fallon County Planning Department, PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. Any questions or comments can be directed to the Fallon County Planning Department at 406-778-7111 or sent via email to: plannersec@midrivers.com 24-26c MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given by Benjamin T. Cory, as successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property hereinafter described pursuant to the “Small Tract Financing Act of Montana” (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: The name of the grantor, original trustee, the beneficiary in the Deed of Trust, any successor in interest to the beneficiary or grantor, any successor trustee, and the present record owner is/are: Grantor: Justin Owen Klauzer (“Grantor”) Original Trustee: Fallon County Abstract Company Successor Trustee: Benjamin T. Cory, an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Montana (the “Trustee”) Beneficiary: The Bank of Baker (the “Beneficiary”) Present Record Owner: Justin Owen Klauzer The description of the property covered by the Deed of Trust is: The real property and its appurtenances in Fallon County, Montana, more particularly described as follows: Lot Six (6), Block Thirty-four (34), Milwaukee Land Company’s Second Addition to the City of Baker, Fallon County, Montana, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Fallon County Clerk and Recorder. Recording Data: The following instruments and documents have been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Fallon County, Montana. Trust Indenture dated October 9, 2012, and recorded October 10, 2012, as Document No. 96314, Book 107, Page 145, records of Fallon County, Montana; and Substitution of Trustee dated February 16, 2016, and recorded March 2, 2016, under Document No. 0101203, records of Fallon County, Montana. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: Nonpayment of monthly installments of $1,065.51 due under the Promissory Note dated October 9, 2012, which is secured by the Trust Indenture. The borrower is due for the October 9, 2015 payment and for each subsequent monthly payment.

The sums owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as of January 14, 2016 are: Principal: $113,395.53 Interest: Interest continues to accrue at a rate of 6.2500% per annum. As of January 14, 2016 the interest balance is $3,941.65 and interest accrues at the rate of $19.41704 per day. Late fees: $60.00 The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of the sale include the Trustee’s and attorney’s fees, and costs and expenses of sale. The trustee, at the direction of the beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property to satisfy the aforesaid obligations. The date, time, place and terms of sale are: Date: August 23, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time or Mountain Daylight Time, whichever is in effect. Place: Front Entrance to the Fallon County Courthouse, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, Montana 59313 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2016. /s/ Benjamin T. Cory Benjamin T. Cory Trustee State of Montana

) :ss. County of Missoula) This instrument was acknowledged before me on March 23, 2016, by Benjamin T. Cory, as Trustee.

Printed Name Dawn L. Hanninen Notary Public for the State o Montana Residing at Missoula, Montana My commission expires: February 14, 2020 (NOTARY SEAL) File No.: 13-166-159 23-25c __________________________ __________________________

Thank You For A Glowy Night

To pay for the sin of our wicked race And save any willing soul. Oh thank you Lord for a glowy night. For hope that stands secure. For the written Word which tells the tale That we might know for sure. By Prairie Singer

ROAD REPORTS

Thank you Lord for a nice warm bed And for stars above my head. They sparkle through the curtain lace To remind me what you said. You made it all the wind and the waves The ocean with its tide And then one awful day in time Where the timbers crossed You died. Impaled up there by wicked hands And flung into a hole

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Denbury Green Pipeline - Montana, LLC would like to thank all the landowners and lessees who allowed access to their lands for the completion of environmental surveys required as part of the Bureau of Land Management Right of Way application for our Cedar Creek Anticline Pipeline Project.

/s/ Dawn L. Hanninen

BAKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & AGRICULTURE . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown! Thank you to all those who have supported our fundraising events to raise money for new Downtown Holiday Decorations and Seasonal banners. We will be selling Tacos in a Bag For Crazy Days on Saturday, July 23 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Russell’s Clothing parking lot. Watch for more information on Crazy Days in the coming weeks. It will be held Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23.

U PC CO OM M II N NG G C OM MM MU UN N IIT TY Y E VE EN NT TS S UP CO EV Clip-N-Save these dates:

June 16 - 18 17 - 18 18 25 26 26 26

July 4 8-9 15 22 - 23 23

August Russell’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Baker Oilfield Tournament Tom McGonigal Memorial Fishing Tournament Ekalaka Bump-N-Run Baker Bump-N-Run Old & Young Golf Tournament Lights of LIfe

November

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Lakeview Ladies Open Golf

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Fallon County Fair

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Festival of Trees

September

December

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Fall Festival Jackpot Big Hill Buffalo Shoot Meschke Memorial Tournament

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Fall Fling Golf Tournament

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October Fallon County Day 1 Stanton Memorial Golf Tournament TBA Relay for Life TBA Baker Crazy Days 20 - 24 Baker Bump-N-Run 31

Baker Calcutta Moonlight Madness Haunted House Rendezvous Hunt Downtown Trick or Treat

Fantasy Food Fair Parade of Lights Christmas Stroll Santa

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016

Kids: Let’s go fishing June 18 _____ The day is drawing near for the annual Tom McGonigal Kids Fishing Day at South Sandstone Reservoir southwest of Baker this Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come on out! Bring the kids for this amazing day of fishing and fun. Learn the basics of fishing, how to identify fish and sportsman safety. Participate in a fishing contest with trophies to be awarded in three age categories. Have your fish cleaned and fried if you’d like to enjoy them for lunch. Kids Fishing Day is an annual event honoring Tom McGonigal who was a long time educator in the Baker Schools and hunter safety instructor for many years.

Growth Policy informational meetings coming to a close Submitted by Mary Grube, Planner Back row, l-r: Wyatt Hagadone, Jess Brawley, Cooper O’Connor, Quinn Griffith, Hawkin Custer, Riley Administrative Assistant Williams, Jaron Lingle, and Coach Brawley. The Planning Board has been Front row, l-r: Coach Lingle, Chance Follmer, Aidyen Schwartz, Chase Follmer, Jackson Moser, Drake Gra- diligently listening and gathham, Gentry Coulter. ering broad strokes of information pertaining to the update of the Fallon County Growth Policy. They are The weekend of June 3-6 the scheduled to have one more Baker Minors baseball team informational meeting June competed in the double elimi20 at 7 p.m. in the Fallon nation Dairy Queen TournaCounty Courthouse court ment at Miles City. room. All members of the June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Baker public are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to atfaced the Rex Soxs from Miles tend and have input you City and won 12-2. They finwould like to share, please ished that day with a 11-0 win call my office at 406-778over Forsyth. This put the 7111 or send written comteam in Saturday’s play facing ments to PO Box 1134, Baker, the A’s from Miles City. With

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great defense and offense, the boys came out with a 10-2 victory. The boys then moved onto Sunday morning play at 9:40 against the Rockies from Miles City. They won this game 2-1 which put them into the championship game at 2:40 p.m. and Baker would face the Rockies again. The Baker boys came out with a 83 win for the championship. The team is coached by Bo Lingle and Chris Brawley. Home games this week are Friday, June17, at 5:00 and Riley Williams catching. 6:30 p.m.

MT 59313. The Planning board is looking for information on the following: Large landowners input; urban landowners and developer input; oil, gas and industrial input; business community input. The Planning Board will be discussing the future land use map at the next meeting. As this process of gathering information comes to a halt, we thank everyone who took the time to participate. We are hopeful we will be ready for this to go to public hearing in August. Reminder: A survey is located online at: www.falloncounty.net/planner/planner.html

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The Fallon County Commission would like to express their appreciation to everyone in the community for pulling together to help each other out following the tornado that tore through our community Saturday.

won his heat at Southwest Speedway on Saturday. The feature race was cancelled due to rain.

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