VOLUME 100
ISSUE 33
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Bullock announces funding to rebuild community Governor Steve Bullock today announced that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding has been made available to the State of Montana to support recovery efforts of Fallon County in the aftermath of a severe tornado on June 11, 2016. “The community of Baker can now get back on their feet and rebuild to become stronger and create more opportunities for future economic growth and job creation,” said Governor Bullock.
On June 11, the Governor executed the State Emergency Management Plan with the activation of the State Emergency Coordination Center to a level three. A state disaster declaration was declared on July 18, 2016, with an effective date of June 9, 2016, for Fallon County. A Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) was requested on July 1, 2016, and conducted from July 13 to July 14, 2016. The costs of responding to the storm exceeded the capability of the State of Montana.
On July 20, Governor Bullock requested FEMA evaluate the devastating effects of the tornado and affirm the area as a major disaster eligible for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. Federal funding is now available on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe tornado and the deposit of small and large debris into Lake Baker.
2016 Fallon County Rost joins Times as typesetter Fair & Rodeo Schedule By Sherry Vogel The Fallon County Times welcomes Tina Rost as the new typesetter. Tina, married to native Jeremy Rost, has lived in Baker thirteen years. The couple met at a wedding in Baker the summer of 2000. They were married in St. Cloud, MN a few months later. They made their home in Holland, MI where Jeremy was employed by R-Line Trucking. The newlyweds moved to Baker in 2003. Rost is returning to work after spending the past thirteen years raising her children: Will, thirteen and Zander who is
Wednesday, August 17 8:00 a.m. Horse/Horse Trail 11:30 a.m. Llamas & Alpacas 1:00 p.m. Goat Trail 2:15-3:15 p.m. Cat/Dog 6:00 p.m. Open Team Roping
Thursday, August 18 7:30 a.m. Goats 8:00 a.m. PRCA & WPRA Slack 8:50-9:00 a.m. Bum Goats/Bum Lambs 9:00 a.m. All indoor exhibits will be judged 1:00-2:00 p.m. Rabbit/Poultry 6:00-11:00 p.m. Funtime Carnival 7:00 p.m. Scales & Tails Utah Jagertown-to follow on the Patio up to 1:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Closed for Judging all day.
Friday, August 19 9:00 a.m. Steer Roping 8:00 a.m. Dairy 10:00 a.m. Swine 1:00 p.m. Beef 3:00 p.m. 4-H Silent Auction 5:00 p.m. 4H/FFA Market Beef Show 6:00 p.m. Indian Relay Race Jagertown-to follow on the Patio up to 1:00 a.m. 5:00-11:00 p.m. Funtime Carnival 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. VendorBooths Six Appeal, Double Vision Magic, Scales & Trails Utah, Pippi the Clown & Freckle Farm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Saturday, August 20 8:30 a.m. Round Robin Showmanship 11:00 a.m. Fallon County Fair Parade 12:30 p.m. Indian Relay Race 1:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 4:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale 8:00 p.m. Eli Young Band Jagertown-to follow on the Patio up to 1:00 a.m. 1:00-11:00 p.m. Funtime Carnival 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Vendor Booths Six Appeal, Double Vision Magic, Scales & Trails Utah, Pippi the Clown & Freckle Farm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Sunday, August 21 10:00 a.m. Cowboy Church @ Fair Grandstands 12:30 p.m. Indian Relay Race 1:30 p.m. PRCA Rodeo 6:00 p.m. Baker Wrestling Club Demolition Derby 1:00-6:00 p.m. Funtime Carnival 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 4:00 p.m. Pick up Checks & Exhibits in Main Hall 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Vendor Booths Six Appeal, Double Vision Magic, Scales & Trails Utah, Pippi the Clown & Freckle Farm Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
ten. Tina was raised in St. Cloud. After graduating from high school she attended St. Cloud Tech majoring in secretarial. Among her career experiences she had been employed at the St. Cloud Times newspaper. The St. Cloud Times has been central Minnesota’s news leader for over 150 years. The newspaper also printed the USA Today newspaper. Rost received a well-rounded education in the field of newspaper media. She began her job as the assistant to the production manager. She later branched out into other areas of newspaper production. She gleaned experience in the newsroom, assisting the editor and in the graphics department. Rost enjoys reading, spending time with her family and an occasional trip to MN to visit her mom, dad and sister. She is happy that her kids have the opportunity to get to know their grandparents and relatives in Baker.
2016 Teacher’s roll call By Sherry Vogel New to the Baker School District this year will be Amanda Sikorski Tunby. Amanda will be replacing Patti Morris as a first grade teacher. Morris will teach the title class, replacing Mrs. McPhee who retired this past spring. Amanda, a Baker graduate - Class of 1986, was raised on a ranch 24 miles south of Baker. When she was a child, she enjoyed playing school with her sister, Kristi. She stated, “I was always the teacher and my sister was always the student.” After graduation, Tunby attended Montana State University in Bozeman where she received her Bachelors of Science in Elementary education. Although Tunby is new to the Lincoln School this fall, she is not new to teaching. She has been employed in Plevna for the past twenty-five years. She has taught first, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. During her years in Plevna Tunby participated in the technology grants. She became a technology integration specialist. She was also instrumental in setting-up and implementing the Response to Intervention program. This program is designed to identify at risk students before they fall behind in their academic studies. Tunby stated, “I thought it was an important program to have. It caught kids
that were missing concepts. It gave them the opportunity to catch-up with their classmates.” Tunby emphasizes reading in her classroom. She states that “It promotes not only reading, but fosters writing and having a voice.” Tunby looks forAMANDA TUNBY ward to the new school year. She likes teaching the first grade because first graders want to be there. “They are eager to learn and to please.” She added, “They make me laugh every day.” Amanda and her husband Randy reside on a farm 25 miles north of Baker. They will be empty nesting this fall, when son Zane leaves to study Animal Science at Sheridan College. Tunby’s daughter, Abigail, is following in her mom’s footsteps. She is pursuing an Elementary Education degree and is completing her student teaching in Bozeman this fall.
Jennifer Dukart is excited to be teaching kindergarten in her hometown of Baker, this fall. Dukart the prior Jennifer Myhre was raised on the Myhre family farm 14 miles south of Baker. She graduated from Baker High School in 1982. She went on JENNIFER DUKART to receive her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education at Dickinson State College. Jennifer later went on to receive her Early Childhood endorsement. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in special education. The first year after receiving her degree Dukart taught first grade in Buffalo, SD. She later accepted the position of Education Coordinator at Home on the Range for Boys in
Beach, ND. Then after having children, she became a substitute teacher in Wibaux and Baker. These past four years she taught full time, preschool though first grade, in a self -contained classroom in the Marmarth Public School District. She looks forward to teaching just kindergarten as compared to teaching two grades at a time. Dukart said, “I chose education as my profession as I’ve always enjoyed working with kids.” She finds accomplishment in the moment a student starts to read. “I enjoy being involved in the young child’s first reading experience. I’m enthusiastic about my students finding the joys of reading books. It’s a fun and exciting age to work with.” She also feels it is important to keep a student’s parents informed and involved in their child’s education. Jennifer welcomes the opportunity to visit with parents. “I see us as a team,” she said. Jennifer is married to Kevin Dukart, City Clerk and Treasurer. They have three children. Caden is a junior at MSU majoring in Agricultural Relations. Twins, Tannon and Taylyn, are juniors this year at Baker High School.
TAKE NOTE . . . Will you be attending the 2016 Fallon County Fair Rodeo? Would you like to assist with the flag during the National Anthem? If you are a first responder, firefighter, law enforcement officer, veteran or active member of any branch of the military, you are invited to join us in the arena for Saturday’s rodeo presentation. Sunday’s rodeo performance will be TETWP (tough enough to wear pink). Any cancer survivors eager to participate on Sunday are encouraged to join us. ******************************************** Kent Atwood, CFM of Montana Disaster & Emergency Services will be presenting information concerning constructing Safe Rooms, in preparedness for natural disasters, at the regular scheduled Baker City Council meeting on August 17, at 7 p.m. Atwood encourages all to attend, but is especially interested in speaking to Baker residents who lost their homes due to the tornado and will build new homes soon.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, August 18, 2006 -The crowning of the 2006 Fallon County Rodeo Queen and Princess took place Tuesday evening at the Fallon County fairgrounds. Winning the queen title was LaCee Vollum of Beach. First runner-up was Josie Mastel. Princess was won by Marni Wade with Jalyn Klauzer as first runnerup. . . Scott Rieger, vo-ag instructor at Baker High School, was chosen Montana Association of Ag Educators “Rookie Ag Teacher of the Year”. Scott was chosen from a field of qualifying teachers throughout Montana at the Montana Association of Agricultural Educators annual conference in Glasgow. . . The Friends of FMC Foundation received a donation recently on behalf of the Cedar Creek Anticline Gas & Oil Days sponsors in the amount of $7,362.60. . . Baker schools start August 23 and Plevna schools start August 24. . . High temperature Aug. 8 was 108 degrees. . . YN3 Aaron A. Uecker was honorably discharged Aug. 6 after four years of service in the Navy. . . Gene Domagala announced that due to health reasons he will no longer be a candidate for Fallon County Commissioner. . . Jack and Carolyn Hadley have decided not to re-open The Cedar Rose. They have decided to sell both the store and the buildings. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, August 16, 1996 -Larry Brence will be the new Extension Agent for Fallon/Carter Counties. He will replace Ellis Williams, who has retired. . .The Fallon County Commissioners and Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) are pleased to announce the formation of a new department at FMC. Community Health Service is a combination of Fallon County’s Public Health Department and FMC’s Home Care Department. . .Kathy DeGrand has joined the ranks of golfers who names are engraved on the hole-in-one plaque at Lakeview Country Club. . Darrick Gorder, David Wickstrom and Clark Curry were among AAU wrestlers to compete at the Junior Olympics in New Orleans. They were on a team with other Montana wrestlers and wrestled as Team Montana. . A vehicle accident claimed the life of Jason Lossing, 19, August 10 in the early morning hours.
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The accident occurred 18 miles south of Baker on Highway 7. . .Edna Plummer will celebrate her 80th birthday August 18. . .Plevna School starts August 20 and Baker Schools start August 23. . .Betty Pool will celebrate her 70th birthday August 24. . .An open house retirement party for Wayne and Pearl Jacobsen will be held August 25. . .Winners of the Fallon County Times Fair Ticket Contest were Laura Bruha and Donna Morrison. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 14, 1986 -Fallon County Fair is August 14-17. . .Sheriff Leland Gundlach stated he killed a rabid fox 1/4 mile north of the Roy Bettenhausen residence. . .Hospital Helpers Cookbook is now available. . .Bud Price and Jack Lawler were charter members of the Baker Lions Club and were awarded their 40 years chevrons at a recent meeting at the Baker Bowling Alley. . .Samsels’s has Shrinkto-Fit Levi’s for $14.88 and men’s Nocona western boots for $68.88. . .Leo Giacometto is campaigning for state representative for eastern MT. . .In a news release from the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, it states due to recent legislative five percent budgetary cut-back in state agencies, the department will cut its maintenance services on 25 recreational sites in MT. Among the 25 sites are South Sandstone and Medicine Rocks State Park. The sites will remain open but will not be maintained by the department. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 12, 1976 -Tickets are now on sale for this year’s fair show. Marty Robbins will be this year’s entertainer. . .Pictured are workers putting the finishing touches on the new sun deck built on the end of the grandstand. . .The city council met last week. A heated topic of conversation was the speed bumps on First Street. Present at the meeting was a member of the Baker Volunteer Fire Dept. to discuss the need for housing for the department’s equipment. . .One hundred four relatives from MN, ID, ND, and MT gathered in Baker for a Singer family reunion. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 18, 1966 --
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The city council by unanimous vote confirmed the appointment of Herbert W. Varner as councilman by Mayor Ronald Shepherd at their mid-monthly meeting. . .Baker High School is being represented at American Legion Boys State this week by John Lawler, Jerry Goroski and Jerry Callen. . . James Hoffman, superintendent of schools, announces that classes in the Baker school system will open Aug. 29. . . Steve Spriggs is the first Baker High School student to participate in Montana’s Shrine East-West football game. . . Fallon County Fair will open its gates Friday evening. The night show Saturday will have the Marimba Trio with a variety show and Sunday will feature TV and radio stars in “Grand Ole Opry” fashion. . .Mary Turbiville and Deanna Hanratty win in the dress review in the washable outfits for school. Lynn Mary Russell and Nancy Greenlee win in wool outfits; Bonnie Hecker and Roberta Hanratty, Sandra Herbst, Donna Morrison, Lynne Anderson are all pictured in the style review. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 16, 1956 -Alvin A. Woodsend of Carlyle is the new member of the Farmers Home Administration county committee. . .Louis Jensen, Rodney Fost, Harold Jensen, Pat Murphy, Joe Votruba, and Merritt Duffield were on hand at the Fertile Prairie Club’s practice session. . .Airman 1st Class Allen C. Wildish and Airman 2nd Class Garry Wildish have returned to their bases after a 30 day leave at home. . .Helen Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson, is president of the senior class of the Holy Rosary unit of the Presentation School of Nursing. She will receive her diploma August 19. . .Fallon County’s first 4H talent show, which was held at Willard last Saturday night, was very successful. . .Herb Jundt started work on a 36 x 50 foot cement block building to accommodate a growing business at his 7th Street address. . .Eddie Helgeson and Calvin Newell are the delegates elected form Baker High School to attend Boys State in Dillon, August 18 for seven days. . .Open house was held Saturday by Mel Varner at the Texaco Station on Highway 12 west of Baker. . .Fallon County people who have access to television are urged to
watch for Flace Phebus, longtime democratic wheel-horse, who is attending the Democratic Presidential Convention in Chicago this week. . .A business deal was completed August 11 where Pearl Heller sold the Ben Franklin store to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson of Billings. . .Arrangements have been completed for the staging of the Fallon County Fair earlier than any preceding year, announced Gene Hoff, secretary. The Clarence Smith Theatrical Company will present the night show and promise a variety of entertainment. Special attraction of the fair will be four couples from Ekalaka who will do a square dance on horses. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 14, 1946 -Additional seating space will be available at the Fallon County Fair this year. One hundred two grandseats have been added and will offer audiences an excellent view of the rodeo and show. . .Fallon County Republicans, meeting at the courthouse Saturday night, elected Eddie Nelson, chairman; Mrs. Roberta Baker, Ollie, vice chairman; and Eugene Russell, secretarytreasurer. R. R. Stevens and Mrs. L. W. Busch were elected state committeeman and committeewoman. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 20, 1936 -New paint has been noticed some time around the Hotel Damon since C.J. Russell became manager, but this week we noticed a brand new name. The rooms have all been renovated and the new name is “The Blue Lantern”. . .Louis LaCross this week purchased the former J.Y. Creel residence on the south side from C. H. Russell, receiver of the Baker State Bank. . .R. J. Irvine purchased the former Walter G. Lee farm southwest of Baker last week. About $8.00 an acre was paid for the land, which is considered a bargain at that price. . .The Minnesota Northern Power Co., a Minneapolis corporation which will supply Glendive with natural gas, brought in the strongest gas well in this vicinity Monday. According to reports, the well flows 9,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily. Cabin Creek field, which is 25 miles north of Baker, has proved to be one of the largest gas fields in the country.
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 will be 100 years old in May 2016. Following are a couple of stories from back then.
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The following letter from Paul Warren, son of J. E. Warren, of Baker, who is doing duty with Uncle Sam’s navy in the Pacific, will be of general interest. The young man gives a graphic description of his experiences, and from the tone of his letter is enjoying them. The letter is addressed to Mrs. P. C. Cornish. It is written from Cavite, Philippine Islands. Dear friends, arrived in Manila, September 2. Had a very pleasant trip. Left Mare Island on the morning of August 5 at 8 o’clock on the U.S. Navy tug Active, arrived in Frisco at 11 o’clock, and boarded the U.S.A. transport Logan a few minutes later. Left dock at 12 sharp. There was quite a crowd on the pier, friends of the soldiers and sailors. It was pretty chilly in the afternoon and the sea was rough, quite a bit of water going over the bows. Was standing by the rail and got drenched and had to go below. I didn’t get seasick, although was a little dizzy for a couple hours. We had lots of fun with a sailor who was the first one to feed the fishes, and he sure was sick. That evening there was around fifteen at every tub. We passed several steamers between Frisco and Honolulu, one an English tramp steamer, the other two, a mail liner and the U.S.A. transport Sheridan, homeward bound. We averaged some 300 miles every twenty-four fours. Every day at noon they would put up on the bulletin board the master’s noon report, telling distance traveled in the last twenty-four hours, and distance from the States and our destination. They have a speedometer, the same as on cars, only it is a line that drags on the water. We also got the news from the states by wireless. When about 1,500 miles out from Frisco we commenced to see flying fish. They were in schools and would rise out of the water and fly for several hundred feet. We arrived in Honolulu the next Saturday at three in the afternoon. Went ashore Saturday night and Sunday. Monday a bunch of us climbed the largest extinct volcano in the world. It was an interesting sight. Was out to the beach of Waikiki, where Jack London spends much of his time. He had left there just a few weeks before. Was interesting to watch the natives surf riding. They would go way out on the beach, stand on a sort of board, let a large breaker hit them, and they would almost fly. Bananas five cents a dozen, pineapples and coconuts five cents each. Hawaii is called the garden spot of the Pacific, and I sure believe it. Honolulu is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. The ship was coaled by the natives, a cargo unloaded and one loaded. Three hundred soldiers got off and seven marines. We left Honolulu, Tuesday at 12 o’clock. After a few days out the awnings were put up fore and aft. Had lots of music in the evenings, and there were some fine singers among the soldiers, sailors, and marines. Pulled into the harbor at Guam some fourteen days after leaving Honolulu. Eleven marines got off there. As there is no dock they unloaded the cargo on barges. There was a German battleship, the Cormoran, interned there. It was chased into the harbor by the Japs. About all you could see at Guam was coconut and banana trees and natives. There was a Chemora sailor brought aboard charged with the murder of a marine. Also a lunatic. A soldier was put in irons charged with attempted murder. I saw the fight. Was on the top side. Also got him overboard. Was just hanging by one hand. One hundred sailors and twelve marines are under quarantine here at the navy hospital. Will get out next Saturday. It is very beautiful here, many strange sights of which I will tell you later. We are just across the bay from Cavite, where the marine barracks are situated. Am going to put in for duty aboard the Asiatic fleet, and will get to see China, Japan and all the islands then. Was on guard last night from 1 to 3 o’clock. Some of the sailors had been jumping ship, that is, leaving the hospital at night and crossing over to Cavite. Didn’t get to nab any of them. Guess they got wise. Our guard in Cavite now will be one day on and one off. This is just the beginning of the typhoon season. They put up signals when they expect them, and number them according to their strength. Will have to close for this time. Excuse pencil; am writing this on a suit case. Lots of lizards around the electric lights on the porch. Always sleep with a mosquito bar over one’s bed here. The boys are getting coconuts off the trees tonight. They sure are fine. Guess I will get one too. Please remember me to all my friends. I remain your sincere friend, Paul Warner
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Snails and Tails Utah This entertaining, educational and interactive reptile show will inspire kids and adults with a wonder for the natural world through its snake, lizard, alligator and turtle show. Fairgoers will be able to get a close up look at reptiles and a few lucky volunteers may get an opportunity to interact with the creatures.
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Fallon County Timely-Tips By Sherry Vogel What kid wouldn’t be thrilled about receiving a ‘monkey tail’ for a treat on a hot summer’s day? Intrigued, read on to discover a recipe for this new fair food served at carnivals across the country. Recipe by Crystalshoe: Prep: 30 min Ready in: 3 hrs 30 min These chocolate-covered frozen bananas are a great summer treat. The ripe bananas have a wonderful creamy consistency when frozen, and the rich chocolate coating is delicious. Ingredients: 10 ice pop sticks 5 very ripe bananas, peeled and halved crosswise 1 (16 oz.) package semisweet chocolate chips Tablespoon butter 10 tablespoons flaked coconut, or as needed 1.) Insert 1 pop stick into the cut end of each banana. Place the bananas on a wax paper covered baking sheet and freeze until bananas are frozen, about two hours. 2.) Melt the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, one to three minutes depending on your microwave. 3.) Dip the frozen bananas in the melted chocolate, spooning the chocolate over the banana to cover it completely. Roll in coconut if desired. Place the dipped bananas on the wax papercovered baking sheet, and freeze until the chocolate is firm.
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Blood drive in Baker The United Blood Drive in Baker was held July 14, with 37 units of blood given. Students 16 years of age and older are always welcome (16 year old must have a donor permit signed by the parent.) Males 16-22 must be at least five foot tall and weigh at least
100 pounds. Females between 16-22 must be at least five foot tall and weigh at least 110 pounds. Refreshments were furnished by the Bank of Baker and the Hospital helpers. The next blood drive will be Wednesday, September 28
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Fair Corner By Alicia Knapp Last chance to get those exhibits to the fair! Get your pie baked, your photos mounted, and your jelly in the jar and get it to the fair. We want to see it all, be it one exhibit, just a few, or many. Every one helps to make a better fair.
Check out the fair book or go on-line for details in each department. You don’t want to be disqualified for having the wrong number of flowers or cookies or for not properly Mary Stark, of Superior Care Villa, is all smiles as she displaying your photos or celebrates her birthday. small items. Support your County Fair!
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H ap py B ir th da y August 12 Marc Newell, Bill Rost, Ernie Scheetz, Mila Hurley, Rooster Pennington, Adelynn Beatty August 13 Charlie Barth, Amber Hurley, Gina Phillips, Fred Varner August 14 Marley Zachmann, Rae Losing, Angie Rabbitt, Jerrid Geving August 15 Emily Shumaker, JJ Robinson, Pam Nelson, Promise Miller August 16 Brooke Bondley, Jade Boggs, John O’Connor, Pepper Pennington, Kacee Moore August 17 Deb Barth, Isaac Mettler, Lukas Rost, Reiny Barth, Ryan Fix, Tanner Varner, Carson Beatty, Megan Slagter August 18 Art DeGrand, Jim O’Connor, Mike Miller, Talon Stoddard, Kess Hoversland
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Kloe Marie is excited to announce the arrival of her twin brothers Jace Anthony and Tyler Daniel. The boys were born on Thursday April 7th, 2016 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, MT. Jace arrived at 1:38 pm weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Tyler arrived 14 minutes later at 1:52 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Those also there to welcome their arrivals are proud parents Kenrick and Kristin Ehret, grandparents Richard and Patricia Chester, and great grandmother Mary Stevens all of Baker, MT.
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VISITING SPECIALISTS Leszek Jaszczak, MD (Radiology) Jeff Williams, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) 24-hr access via Telemedicine to Billings Specialists
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, AUGUST 12, 2016
Young entrepreneurs of summer ________ By Sherry Vogel Summer time has traditionally provided an opportunity for students to earn some spending money. From babysitting to car washing, dog walking to yard work there is money to be made. In the last decade, times have changed. Although the summer jobs are available, there aren’t as many young people wanting to work. A local woman told of needing to hire someone to mow her lawn. Not having any connections with the young people of the community she chanced to ask a young, strong teenager walking by her house, “Would you be interested in a job mowing my lawn?” She quickly added, “I will pay you $30.” Although the lawn wasn’t particularly large and it wasn’t overgrown, the teenager looked at the lawn, shrugged his shoulders and shook his head no. Many people around town have echoed this same type of story. Many of them theorizing that young people these days are lazy. Perhaps this is too harsh of a judgment. Yet optional possibilities might not be any more flattering. Could it be that young people of today have no reason to want to earn spending money, they have no needs…because everything is given to them? Traditionally, in Baker, a big motivator for a youth seeking a summer job was the short term goal to earn money to spend at the Fallon County Fair. Carnival rides, cotton candy, caramel apples, carnival games, vendor booths and night shows were motivators enough to mow the neighbor’s yard, babysit or weed a garden. A few youth have not only worked to reach short-term goals but long-term goals as well. They have not only earned their own money but in addition, were disciplined enough to save for a longrange goal as well. ie. car, etc. I thought it would be interesting to ask around town in hopes of discovering a young summer entrepreneur busy at work. I hit the jackpot………. Aiden’s Lawn Care.
Aiden Rabbitt, a 13-yearold boy, has a thriving lawn mowing service. He is mowing up to four lawns a day. He says his business got started one day when at “almost eleven” years old, a neighbor asked if he was interested in mowing his lawn. The neighbor said he would pay Aiden $20 an hour. He jumped at the opportunity to make big money. Apparently Aiden did a fine job, as his next job offer was a neighbor of that neighbor…and so forth and so on. That first summer of mowing lawns, when he was ten years old, he borrowed his family lawn mower, his dad paid for the gas and dad did the weed whacking. By the end of that summer Aiden saved all but $50, of his money to put back into his business, which he had named Aiden’s Lawn Care. He made a whopping $3,500 by summer’s end. In Aiden’s words “I learned that you have to have money to make money.” This new realization led to the decision he made to buy himself a riding lawn mower to expand his business possibilities. He and his dad went down to Ace Hardware and ordered a Toro riding lawn mower. Aiden said this proved to be a wise investment because now he could mow each lawn in less time and made the job so much easier. He also decided to add the feature of a power raking system which would save him time by bagging the cut grass eliminating the need to rake and haul cuttings. Another benefit to having a motorized mower is he could drive to distant yards to mow. He said, “I just put the weed whacker; the blower and the gas can on the mower and drive myself.” Aiden disclosed, “The rider made me an additional $1,000 that year.” He was able to purchase a new weed whacker that year. In addition he increased his business to mowing four lawns a day, three times a week. His theory of “You have to have money to make money” proves itself each week when he has to supply gasoline to his mower, new string to his
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Thirteen year old Aiden Rabbitt saved a year’s wages to purchase a riding mower for his business. Photo by Sherry Vogel weed whacker, or replace blades on the mower. But over all Aiden encourages other kids to mow lawns as he says, “It is a good way to make money.” He is taking home more money than he spends because his big purchases are paid for. This past year Aiden once again put a generous share of his earnings back into the business. He invested in a power relay system that spikes the lawn soil to aerate the lawn. When Rabbitt was asked what he does in ‘his spare time’, he rattled off a list activities he enjoys. He is active in Boy Scouts, baseball and enjoys riding bikes, fishing and golf. If Aiden gets in a bind for time, he hires a friend to help him get his scheduled lawn care jobs done. He pays them a good wage and also takes his “sub contractor” out for supper. Aiden’s Lawn Care offers these hard learned tips to oth-
ers doing lawn care: • Beware of rocks and tree roots, they cause problems to the blades. • Always be alert of the supplies you need to complete the job. i.e. Gas tank full and extra gas in gas can, extra weed whacker wire, etc. • The best type of string to use in the weed whacker is the kind with “stars with points on it” because it cuts faster and cleaner. *Aiden’s short-term career plans are to attend Baker Junior High this fall. His longterm career plans are to become a computer programmer. Hats off to Aiden of Aiden’s Lawn Care as he has renewed the hopes of many in the community who had believed the ambitious, hardworking youth of summer had gone the way of the dinosaur. Aiden’s parents are Scott and Angie Rabbitt, maternal grandparents are Casey and Jean Rost, all of Baker. Paternal grandmother is Shirley
Rabbitt of Beaver Dam, WI. Great-grandmothers are Joan Beach, Baker and Nellie Rost of Marmarth, ND. *** If you have discovered a ‘young entrepreneur of summer’ that you believe is doing an outstanding job or that has proved faithful in their summer responsibilities please let the Fallon County Times reporter know. I can be reached at fctimes@midrivers.com or by calling 406-778-4264.
Football & Volleyball practices HS Football & HS Volleyball practice will start on Friday, Aug. 12th at 8 a.m. MS Football practice will start Monday, Aug. 15th at 4 p.m. at Longfellow. MS Volleyball practice will start on Monday, Aug. 22nd at 4 p.m. at Longfellow.
HOPE, do you feel alcohol is causing problems, we can help, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church. District Court is in session the first Tuesday of the first full week of the month and as often as business warrants. Interested persons are welcome to check a specific schedule at the office of the Clerk of District Court. Fallon County Library hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. 5 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 a.m. - 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., courthouse Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, Lakeview Country Club, August 11. Ralph Losing’s 85th Birthday, 1 - 4 p.m., Baker Senior Center, August 13. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, August 14. County Study Commission, 4 p.m., courthouse basement; Fair Board meeting, 6 p.m., Fallon County Fairgrounds exhibit hall, August 15 Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church, August 16 City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom; Knights of Columbus, 8 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church basement, August 17 Free Business Development, by appointment, call 406-7482990, August 18 Fallon County Water & Sewer District/Stanhope Addition, monthly meeting, library basement, 5:30 p.m., August 22
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FALLON COUNTY TIMES Starting in Fall 2016 we’ll take an inside look at successful businesses and institutions located in Fallon County. Success Stories publish monthly throughout the year. Each of the Success Stories will run as a full page IN FULL COLOR, include an honor roll listing down one side of the page and most importantly, you receive a framed color copy of the ad to display in your place of business. Your story will appear on the back page. It will also be featured for 1-year on our web page in a Flip Book and individual hyperlinked pages. The dates reserved for Success Stories are on a first come, first served basis, so call today!
Fallon County Times P.O. Box 679 Baker, Montana 59313 • 406-778-3344 To publish your Success Story, contact: Tammy O’Donnell • 406-778-3344 • fctimes@midrivers.com
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 -
FARMER’S UNION C - STORE DAILY SPECIALS ~
AUG 15 - 19
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Shrimp w/ French Fries $6.00
Drummies w/French Fries $6.00
Cheese Burger w/ French Fries & F’real Shake $7.00
BBQ Pork w/ Cheeseballs $6.00
NO SPECIAL
Enjoy the Fair!
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City/County fire calls for July
Montana Gas Storage Stewardship Group
City Fire calls: O7/18/10 Gas leak caused by contractors hitting line. Rural Fire Calls: 07/02/16 Hayfield fire, S of Baker - burns 4.07 acres. 07/02/16 Lightning starts grass fire, NE of Baker - 1/16 of acre. 07/02/16 Lightning starts grass fire, S of Baker - burns 1/4 acre. 07/02/16 Downed power line starts grass fire, E of Baker burns 1/4 acre. 07/02/16 Mutual Aid - Plevna and Ismay- Grass Fire. 07/02/16 Lightning starts grass fire, E of Baker-burns 1/2 acre. 07/02/16 Lightning starts
By MGSSG Board WBI Energy Transmission has sent a third letter to property owners in Fallon County, and in that letter, they claim they have addressed the following landowner concerns: 1) storage wells on city property: 2) water wells; and 3) indemnification language. WBI has made these revisions without having a meaningful discussion regarding the concerns of our landowner group, and the revised proposed easement does not resolve these issues. WBI is asking for an easement that would give WBI the right to add pipelines, roads or other facilities on landowner’s
grass fire, S of Baker, - burns 5.4 acres. 07/02/16 Lightning starts grass & timber fire, S of Baker, burns 7 acres. 07/02/16 Gas leak caused by contractors hitting line - at Fairway acres. 07/02/16 Lightning starts round bale fire, N of Baker 07/02/16 Pick-up truck ignites grass fire, E of Baker- burns 1/4 acres. 07/02/16 Lightning starts fire W of Willard, burns 2 1/4 acres. 07/02/16 Lightning starts hay stack fire, N of Baker 07/02/16 Downed power line caused grass fire, E of Baker, burns 1/4 acres.
L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • August 1, 2016 - August 7, 2016 - 44 Calls for service: 2 agency assists; 3 agency assist medicals; 3 animal complaints, 3 citizen assists; 2 crashes (hit and run); 1 disturbance; 2 disorderly conducts; 2 extral patrols; 1 fight; 1 harassment; 6 informations; 1 littering; 1 lost or found property; 1 noise complaint; 1 public safety complaint; 1 sexual assault; 9 traffic stops; 2 unlocks; 1 unsecured building; 1 welfare check
FROM THE BENCH 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.
Justice Court • Steven Calvin Weber, Baker, basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 7/27/16. • Travis Coulter Bower, Rapid City, SD, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/30/16. • Robert Camden Byron, Glendive, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 79/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 7/23/16. City Court • Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, possessing intoxicating substances while under the age of 21 (over age 18), 1st offense, $385 with $200 suspended on condition for 18 months (2/3/18), 20 hours community service to be completed by 10/1/16 with a $10 Worker’s Comp Fee, attend, complete, comply and pay for MIP Course to be completed by 10/15/16, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete community service as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for MIP Course, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medications without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately within 48 hours of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 7/13/16. • Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, obstructing a Peace Officer or other Public Servant, $585 with $250 suspended on conditions
for 18 months (2/3/18), 180 days jail with 180 days suspended on conditions for 18 months, credit given for seven days served prior to sentencing, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete community service as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for MIP Course, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medications without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately within 48 hours of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 7/13/16. • Robert F Newstrom, Baker, theft, obtain or exerts unauthorized control over property, 1st offense, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 3/2/16. • Colton David Cornwell, Baker, privacy in communications, 1st offense, dismissed by Prosecution with prejudice, ticket issued 3/12/16. • Colton David Cornwell, Baker, criminal trespass to property, $585 with $250 suspended on conditions for six months (2/2/17), fine to be paid in full by 9/2/16, 180 days jail; with 180 days suspended on conditions for six months, credit given for one day served prior to sentencing, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees &/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for SCRAMx alcohol monitoring bracelet for a period of
six months, if defendant has completed compliance in program including payment, defendant can motion to have bracelet removed after three months, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medications without a prescription, no contact with Krystal Babbit, notify the Court/Counsel immediately within 48 hours of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued
3/12/16. • Chance Michael Ehret, Baker, misrepresent a person’s age to obtain an alcoholic beverage (under age 21), 1st offense, $335 with $200 suspended on conditions for 18 months (2/3/18), 20 hours community service to run consecutively with charge #1, to be completed by 10/1/16 with a Worker’s Comp Fee of $10, attend, complete, comply and pay for MIP Course to run concurrent with charge #1, to be completed by 10/15/16, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, complete community service as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for MIP Course, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and/or drugs or medications without a prescription, notify the Court/Counsel immediately within 48 hours of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 7/13/16.
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property. Although their ad in the paper says that “Nothing is changing in Baker”, the easement that is being sought by WBI does not reflect that statement. The MGSSG Board is working to negotiate an easement that would ensure that nothing would change now, or in future years. Since the last landowner meeting, the MGSSG Board has been meeting regularly, gathering research, speaking with our state representatives, and attempting to communicate with WBI representatives. The Board looks forward to meeting with WBI executives to discuss revi-
sions to the storage agreement so that it works for landowners and allows WBI to continue their operations. The Board will host a landowner meeting in the next 30 days to provide our landowners with more information.
Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that if you are low-income you can apply to have the fees for filing court documents waived? You must qualify in order for the court to waive
your fees. You have to fill out a waiver form. You will need to list your income, household size, assets, and other information. It might take a few days to get a decision from the court. Ask the court for a form. And apply to get the fees waived a few days in advance of any filing deadlines. For more information, please visit the Legal System 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.
Extension calendar 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. August 11-14 - Days of ’85 Fair & Rodeo August 17-21 - F a l l o n County Fair August 24-27 - Eastern Montana Fair, Miles City
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report City of Baker - PWSID #MT0000021 PO Box 1512-Baker, MT 59313 Annual Water Quality Report for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2015. This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made by the water system to provide safe drinking water. The source of the drinking water used by the City of Baker is groundwater. For more information regarding this report, please contact the City of Baker Office at 406778-2692 or Luke Holestine at the City of Baker Shop at 406-778-2713. Sources of Drinking Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pickup substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: - Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock and operations, and wildlife. - Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban strom water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. - Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems. - Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas productional mining activities. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPAs Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)426-4791. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for the public health. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4792). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking and cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Lead and Copper Definitions: Action level Goal (ALG): The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ALGs allow for a margin of safety. Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Lead and Date MCLG Action 90th # Sites Copper Sampled Level AL Percentile Over AL
Units
Vilation
Copper
2015
1.3
1.3
0.147
0
Ppm
N
Lead
2015
0
15
2
0
Ppb
N
Likely source of Contamination Lead: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. Cooper: Erosion of natural deposits. Leaching from wood preservative; Corrosion of household plumbing. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal or MRDLG:The level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectant to control microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level of MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples. Ppm: milligrams per liter or parts per million - or one ounce in 7,350 gallons of water. Ppb: micrograms per lier or parts per billion - or one ounce in 7,350,000 gallons of water. Na: Not applicable.
Definitions: the following tables contain scientific terms and measures, some of which may require explanation.
Disinfectants and disinfections by-products
Collection Date
Highest Level Detected
Range of Levels Detected
Chlorine
2015
0.3
0.3 - 0.3
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
2015
0.84
Total Trihalomethanes
2015
1.1
Fluoride
6-11-2012
Nitrate (measured ad Nitrogen)
2015
MCLG
MCL
MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4
Units Violation Ppm
N
goal for .084 - 0.84 No the total
60
Ppb
N
1.1 - 1.1
No goal for the total
80
Ppb
N
0.4
0.4 - 0.4
4
4.0
Ppm
N
0.03
0.02 - 0.03
10
10
Ppm
N
Inorganic Contaminants
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016
Falling river levels may affect boat launching By Marla Prell, Information Officer of MFWP With falling water levels in the Yellowstone River due to hot and dry conditions, boaters should use caution when launching. According to Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 Fishing Access Site Manager Jamie Hould, Amelia Island (near Hysham) boat ramp is fully exposed, and Stipek (seven miles northeast of Glendive) boat ramp is very close to being out of the water. With the ever-changing river bottom structure, some of the boat ramps in the region may have steep drop-offs, Hould cautioned. This can cause damage to boat axles and make it a challenge to load and unload. It is always a good idea for folks to inspect the ramp before they try and launch. There may be some isolated incidents of fish dying due to low flows or high water temperatures, but at present there is no plan to place fishFallon County Recreation Dept. Youth Rodeo Playday was held Saturday, August 6th at the Fal- ing restrictions on rivers or water bodies in lon County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena where 16 contestants participated. Results of the day Region 7. People visiting FWP Fishing Access Sites, are: Wildlife Management Areas or state parks in ReAverage winners of saddle blankets or halters (donated by Doug Post) were: gion 7 should be aware of fire restrictions cur-
Youth Rodeo Playday results Age Group 14-18 = Kathryn Hede (1st) Taylor Bertsch (2nd) Age Group 11-13 = Payton Gaskins (1st) Jaeda Paul (2nd) Age Group 8-10 = Madison O’Connor (1st) Kennedy Lyson (2nd) Age Group 1-7 = Avery O’Connor (1st) Emmalyn Miller (2nd)
1-7 year olds Boot Race 1st = Avery O’Connor 2nd = Emmalyn Miller 3rd = Zoey Johnson 4th = Emma Thielen 5th = Miles O’Connor 6th = Emma O’Connor Stickhorse Race 1st = Avery O’Connor 2nd = Emmalyn Miller 3rd = Zoey Johnson Barrel Racing 1st = Avery O’Connor 2nd = Addyson Heiser 3rd = Emmalyn Miller 4th = Sarah Johnson 5th = Emma O’Connor 6th = Miles O’Connor Flag Race 1st = Avery O’Connor 2nd = Zoey Johnson 3rd = Miles O’Connor 4th = Emma Thielen Keyhole Race 1st = Avery O’Connor 2nd = Miles O’Connor 3rd = Zoey Johnson 4th = Emmalyn Miller 5th= Addyson Heiser 6th= Emma O’Connor Dummy Roping 1st = Avery O’Connor 2nd = Emma O’Connor 3rd = Emmalyn Miller 4th = Emma Thielen 5th = Zoey Johnson 6th= Miles O’Connor
8-10 year olds Boot Race 1st = Madison O’Connor 2nd = Kennedy Lyson 3rd = Hugo Thielen 4th = Maile Wright Barrel Racing 1st = Kennedy Lyson 2nd = Madison O’Connor 3rd = Hugo Thielen Flag Race 1st = Madison O’Connor 2nd = Kennedy Lyson 3rd = Hugo Thielen Golf Ball Race 1st = Kennedy Lyson 2nd = Madison O’Connor 3rd = Hugo Thielen Pole Bending 1st = Madison O’Connor 2nd = Avery O’Connor
Golf Ball Race 1st = Payton Gaskins Handkerchief Race 1st = Payton Gaskins Keyhole Race 1st = Payton Gaskins 2nd = Jenna Paul 3rd = Jaeda Paul Dummy Roping 1st = Payton Gaskins Pole Bending 1st= Payton Gaskins 2nd= Jaeda Paul 14-18 year olds Barrel Racing 1st = Kathryn Hede 2nd = Taylor Bertsch Flag Race 1st = Kathryn Hede 2nd= Taylor Bertsch Golf Ball Race 1st = Kathryn Hede Handkerchief Race 1st = Kathryn Hede 2nd= Taylor Bertsch Keyhole Race 1st = Kathryn Hede 2nd = Taylor Bertsch Pole Bending 1st = Kathryn Hede Dummy Roping 1st = Taylor Bertsch 2nd= Kathryn Hede
Keyhole Race 1st = Madison O’Connor 2nd = Kennedy Lyson 3rd = Hugo Thielen Dummy Roping 1st = Madison O’Connor 2nd = Kennedy Lyson 3rd = Maile Wright 4th = Hugo Thielen 11-13 year olds Barrel Racing 1st = Payton Gaskins 2nd = Jenna Paul 3rd = Jaeda Paul Flag Race 1st = Jaeda Paul
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rently in place, and they should check periodically for additional restrictions. At present, Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place at FWP sites in Treasure, Powder River and Carter counties. FWP sites in these areas include Broadus Bridge FAS (Powder River), Myers Bridge FAS and Amelia Island FAS (Treasure), Amelia Island WMA and Isaac Homestead WMA (Treasure) and Medicine Rocks State Park (Carter). Tongue River Reservoir State Park in Bighorn County is also under Stage 1 restrictions. Stage 1 restrictions mean that people cannot build or maintain a campfire at these sites, with the exception of Tongue River Reservoir State Park, which is staffed and allows fires within established rings. People also may not smoke except within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area at least three feet in diameter that is cleared of flammable materials. Recreationists may cook on a liquid petroleum gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off. With hot, dry weather bearing down on Montana, FWP reminds everyone who plans to be outdoors to be cautious of fire danger on public and private lands.
Travis Mashk, General Manager for Farmers Union Oil Company of Baker reports that employee Nick Viola, far right, traveled to Iowa to attend the July 2016 Stellar Farm Class for servicing tractor tires. Submitted photo
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.
Wed., Aug Wed., Aug Wed., Aug Wed., Sept Wed., Sept
17: 24: 31: 7: 14:
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Wed., Wed., Wed.,
Sept 21: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Sept 28: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale & Customer Appreciaiton Sale
Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. 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
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016
Court Proceedings for 16th Judicial Court Fallon County District Court proceedings were held in the 16th Judicial Court in Baker on August 2, 2016. Judge Nickolas C. Murnion presiding. Stacey Blake Sterns, Baker, in a Change of Plea hearing changed his plea to guilty for Count III, Aggravated DUI, a fifth offense, a felony. Judge Murnion imposed the following sentence: Thirteen months at the Montana Department of Corrections, if successful in completing a residential alcohol treatment program operated or approved by the Department of Corrections, the remainder of the sentence must be served on probation, to run consecutively to the aforementioned 13-month sentence. Stearns was fined $5,000 with $4,000 suspended. In addition, he is subject to all terms and conditions imposed by the court. Tyler M. Medearis, Plevna, in a sentence hearing received the following sentence for: Count #1: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor: six months in county jail, all suspended. Fine of $250. Count #2: Criminal Possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor: six months in county jail, all suspended. Fine of $250. Count #8: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs, marijuana, second offense, a misdemeanor: One year in the county jail, all suspended. Fine of $1,000, plus surcharges. Count#10: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs, methamphetamine, a felony. A five year deferred sentence to be served at the Montana State Prison. Fine of $1,000, plus surcharges. State dismissed counts 3, 4,
5, 6, and 7. Medearis was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail, immediately following the hearing. Scott Matthew Thum, Wibaux, in a motion hearing to review the following six counts: Count#1: Criminal Endangerment, a felony in violation, which allegedly occurred on July 22, in Fallon County. Defendant knowingly drove through a construction zone at a high rate of speed when construction workers were on the ground and out of their vehicles, running a personal vehicle off of the road and running a company vehicle off the road. If convicted shall be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000 or imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed ten years, or both. Count#2: Reckless Driving Reckless Endangerment of Highway Workers, a misdemeanor. Defendant is alleged of purposely, knowingly, or negligently driving his vehicle in a highway construction zone in a manner that endangers persons or property. If convicted, on first conviction, shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of not more than 90 days, a fine of not less than $25 or more than $300, or both. Count #3: Driving under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol, fourth or subsequent offense, a felony. If convicted with any combination of the four or more prior convictions shall be sentenced to the department of corrections for a term not less than 13 months or not more than five years or fined an amount of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000, or both. Count #4: Theft, a misdemeanor in violation when the Defendant purposely or
Cards ___________ Submitted by Jay Gregory Not too many players came out to play pinochle August 7, at the Baker Senior Citizen Center, so we didn’t count the games. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, August 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center. Everyone come out to play.
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knowingly obtained or exerted unauthorized control over a 22 gauge shotgun that belonged to another party with the purpose of depriving the owner of their property. A person convicted of the offense of theft of property not exceeding $1,500 in value shall be fined an amount not to exceed $1,500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months, or both. Count # 5: Speeding, a misdemeanor. Allegedly occurred on July 22, near Lake Street and Wabasha Avenue, in the city limits, when defendant drove 48 mph through when the posted speed limit was 25 mph. Each person convicted of a misdemeanor for such violation shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10 or more than $100 for a first conviction. Count #6: Driving While License is revoked, a misdemeanor. Defendant is alleged to have committed the offense when driving on July 22, 2016. A person convicted of the offense of driving a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license or without proof of a statutory exemption for the second time of driving during a suspension or revocation period shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two days or more than six months and may be fined not more than $500. Fines increase in accordance with additional violations and a person’s vehicle may also be seized or rendered inoperable by the county sheriff of the convicted person’s county of residence for a period of 30 days. Thum is presently in Fallon County Jail. He has a set bail of $10,000 and a Wavier of Extradition in place. If bail is met, he will have a scram monitor installed before release.
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Redbox mystery solved . . . By Sherry Vogel Its been rumored that little sounds have been heard coming from inside the Redbox kiosk at the Reynolds Shopping Center in Baker. In fact, its been rumored that little elves are hard at work, inside the Box, long into the night putting out the latest movies. Mystery solved. On August 3, at noon, a mysterious woman, dressed in the same red and white colors displayed on the box, was seen with DVD’s in hand stocking the latest movies. Kim Hanser, Redbox team technician from Billings Montana, agreed that her job is often construed as being a mystery. “Many times young children have voiced the idea that they believed there were little green men inside the box hard at work.” Kim said, “The funniest thing that happened to me was when one little boy exclaimed. This is just like seeing Santa Clause!” Kim, an employee of Outerwall Corp. puts the latest release movies in the kiosk on Wednesdays so that they are available on their release dates the next Tuesday. Hanser says she enjoys her job. She said,
Photo by Sherry Vogel “Merchandisers put in 500-600 road miles each week.” When she was asked if she gets much of an opportunity to watch movies, She replied, “No, I have eight children.” I bet the kids are enjoying the benefits of having a mother employed as the “mystery elf” of DVD’s.
Politics has no role in the military By Rep. Ryan Zinke When I was commanding men and women on the battlefield, I never asked what their religious affiliation was. It didn't matter in war. What matters is the individual next to you is patriotic, capable, and willing to put their life on the line for their country and their unit. Every soldier, sailor, airman, marine, or coastguardsman who serves honorably and pays the ultimate sacrifice should be honored and their family thanked. Both of our candidates for president have picked fights with and said extremely regrettable things to the families of service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation. As a grateful nation, we cannot allow this to become the norm, and we cannot allow it to go without notice. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton should swallow their pride and apologize to the families and service members they have offended. Politics has no role in the military.
Fair Reminders: 1) No Dogs on the fairgrounds except for Dog Agility on Wednesday or Service Dogs 2) Scooters will be available for fairground use only 3) A Transport Trolley will be available during the fair activities 4) Handicapped Parking in front of the Exhibit Hall ~ 30 spots 5) Keep your Eli Young Band ticket in case of a refund Saturday and Sunday rodeos have both reserved and general admission seating.
I have been to too many funerals. I've folded too many flags, and I've consoled too many parents, widows, and small children who lost their loved ones. My own daughter is a Navy diver, my son-inlaw is a Navy SEAL, and one of their daughters just turned six years old. I cannot imagine losing one of them. My 23 years of service has taught me about what we should be focusing on: how to make sure we don't have to fold any more flags or console any more families. We need to address the threat that is killing our troops and that is radical Islamic terrorism. When I fought in Iraq I proudly fought beside Jews, Atheists, Catholics, Lutherans, and yes Muslims. We
built an American-led coalition of Muslim nations and tribes to defeat tyranny and extremism. We respected each other and defended one another. Going forward it will take the same level of trust and respect to defeat our determined enemy. Honoring our troops and their families is not a red or a blue issue, it's a red, white, and blue issue. We should come together and embrace our military and Gold Star Families. Use them as an example of what makes us better, not what drives us apart. United we stand divided we fall. -Ryan Zinke is Montana's atlarge congressman and a 23year U.S. Navy SEAL veteran.
Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance programs, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and compliant filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, fond online at htttp://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) Email: program@intake@usda.gov Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
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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, one bath, one car attached garage. No smoking, no pets. Call 406-4802980. Leave a message, if no answer. 33tfc __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bath modular. Washer, dryer, central air, dishwasher. Large yard. Located in Baker. Please call 406839-1718. 33-34p __________________________ FOR RENT: Three bedroom, two bath - newer trailer, somewhat furnished or not. Contact 406978-3691 or 978-2514 after 5 p.m. 31-33p __________________________ FOR RENT: 22’ x 9’ room in Schell’s Lake City Shopping Center. Set up as beauty salon, but could be used as office space. Available Sept. 1, $400/month includes utilities. Call 406-6703317. 33-34c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two furnished two bedroom apartments. Call 406778-2175. 45tfc
FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: 2004 F150 4x4, supercab, 141,000 miles, good condition, best offer. Call 406-778-3524. 32-33c __________________________ FOR SALE: 2009 John Deere 9860 combine & 2007 John Deere 635F grain platform header. 1,200 hours and in great condition. Call Jerry at 406-9514575 31-34p __________________________ 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
YARD SALE __________________________ YARD SALE: 515 S. 3rd Street W, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday August 13th. Dressers, beds, tupperware, kitchen dishes, cookware, antique, kids toys, puzzles and miscellaneous items. Last hour everything half price! 33c
HELP WANTED __________________________ JOB OPENING: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent full-time Administrative Assistant in the Department of Public Health. This position provides administrative support by coordinating and performing a wide variety of the department's clerical activities. Successful applicants will have a minimum of two years of demonstrated customer service and office support experience; previous experience in the medical and/or public assistance field is preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and thorough knowledge of Excel and Word are required. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a Montana motor vehicle record search and pre-employment criminal background check. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Generous benefit package includes but is not limited to paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Closing Date: Friday, August 26, 2016, 5:00 p.m.; applications and a complete job description are available at the Human Resources office, 10 W. Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT 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 or Kim Cuppy 406-778-2824. 33-35c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Economic Development, Grant Writing, & Administrative Assistant BACKGROUND: The Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization assisting members in Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie, & Wibaux Counties. The organization receives funding from federal, state, and local governments, private organizations, and foundations. It administers multiple grant programs and loan programs for businesses, municipalities, and counties. POSITION: Economic Development, Grant Writing, & Administrative Assistant A full job description, hard copy or electronic format, is available through: Glendive Job Service 211 South Kendrick Glendive, MT 59330 406-377-3314 glendivejsc@mt.gov Miles City Job Service 12 North 10th Street Miles City, MT 59301 406-232-8340 milescityjsc@mt.gov A full job description may also be found at epedc.com. Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider 33c __________________________ FARM/RANCH HELP WANTED: Position is located 25 miles south of Baker, MT and consists of 70 percent farming and mechanics and 30 percent ranching. Wages are competitive, dependent on experience, includes transportation reimbursement and a $500 starting bonus. Opportunity to have your own cow herd is an option. Call 406-975-6236 for details. 33-34c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is accepting applications for a part-time Executive Director. For a complete job description and application, contact the Chamber office at 121 S. Main Street (SMART/Chamber offices). Position open until filled by qualified applicant. Call 406778-2266 for more information. 32tfc __________________________ HELP WANTED: After School Program Assistant after school until 5:30 pm – each school day. A complete job description and applications are available at the City of Baker Office at 10 West Fallon or call 406-778-3152. Application deadline is August 15. 32-33c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Group Fitness Instructor Morning and/or Evening classes during school year. A complete job description and applications are available at City of Baker Office at 10 West
Fallon or call 406-778-3152. Application deadline is August 15. 32-33c
CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: Many thanks to the Baker and Plevna Fire Departments and our neighbors for answering the call to our grass fire. A special thanks to Roddy Rost for spotting the fire. Because of your diligence and quick action only a small amount of pasture was burned. Schweigert Ranch Inc. 33p
LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, August 29, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 7 p.m. All information related to this matter can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department Due to the lack of a quorum, the City of Baker Zoning Commission will continue the Public Hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The purpose of this hearing is to address the relief clause in the City of Baker Zoning Ordinance under 17.16.060 for lot widths less than 60 (sixty) feet. Any questions or comments can be directed to the Fallon County Planning Department at PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313, 406778-7111. 33-35c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BUDGETS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Fallon County Commission is preparing the preliminary annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The proposed budgets are available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder. The Board of Fallon County Commissioners will meet in their office, in the Fallon County Courthouse, located at 10 W Fallon Avenue, on August 29, 2016 at 2 p.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing to approve and adopt by Resolution, the Final FY2017 Budget. Any taxpayer or resident may appear and be heard for or against any part of said budget. Brenda J. Wood Fallon County Clerk and Recorder Baker, MT 59313 33-35c MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC COMMENTS: KLJ, on behalf of Mid-Rivers Communications, Inc., is seeking public comments on the proposed construction of a cellular tower in Fallon County, MT. The tower would be located 18 miles north of Baker, MT along Fallon County Road 7 (SW¼NW¼ of Section 18, Township 10 North, Range 60 East). The proposed tower would be a 350-foot tall, guyed lattice tower. Ground disturbing activities would be limited to the footings for the tower, guy wires, and an equipment shelter. Interested parties may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and enter the Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file No. A1046672. In accordance with FCC procedures for the environmental notification process for both the National Environmental Policy
Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Mid-Rivers hereby solicits public comments concerning the effect of the proposed tower on the environment, including historic properties. Interested persons may file requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest , or by mailing the request to: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. 33c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, August 29, 2016 7 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313 All information pertaining to this notice can be obtained from the Fallon County Planning Department. The City of Baker Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Court Room to consider a zone change from R2 to General Commercial. The City of Baker will conduct their public hearing surrounding this zone change and consider the City of Baker Zoning Commission recommendation at the City Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 7 p.m. Stevens Rental has submitted an application for a Zoning Change Request. The property in question is located at the Baker Original Town Site, Block 2, Lots 1-4, 115 East Montana Ave., and Baker Montana. This is zoned as an R2 and Stevens Rental is requesting it be changed to Commercial. The purpose for this zone change is to use the property as commercial use. This property has been used as a warehouse, is the old Washington School, and Stevens Rental would like to repurpose this to use as commercial use. 76-2-307. Zoning commission. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this part, except 762-306, the city or town council or other legislative body shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting its final report, and such city or town council or other legislative body shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of such commission. 33-35c MNAXLP __________________________ CALL FOR BIDS: The city of Marmarth is accepting bids for removal and disposal of Fence that runs parallel to the dike on both sides, North of the Rail Road tracks to levee termination (approx ½ mile). Details: save and stack all panels which are to remain property of the City of Marmarth, remove and dispose of all other wire and posts. Fill any fencepost holes left from any posts other than steel T-posts. Work to be completed by September 4, 2016. Bids must be received by August 24, 2016 at 5 p.m. Any and all contractors are welcome to attended the bid meeting on August 26 at 7:30 p.m. Please remit bids to City of Marmarth PO Box 79, Marmarth, ND, 58643 The City of Marmarth has the right to refuse and reject any and all bids. 33-34c MNAXLP __________________________ PRE BID WALK: Pre bid walk for
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Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTINGS 4 BR. - 2 BA. - 2 Car Garage - 1438 sq ft home on Corner Lot 602- SO. 5th St. W. $159,000. 3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave. 3 BR. - 2 BA. - Large. Garage - 2011 Modular - 1064 sq ft. 308 Keirle Rd. Quick Sale $79,000 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. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,
Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.
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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.
Competitive Wages. Health Insurance available.
Contact Angela (406) 778-2939 Email - woodystrucking@hotmail.com Two houses Open for bidding. Bidding will end 8/31/2016. Contact us at the credit union with your bid, name and contact number. • 18 N 1st Street East- Lot 14, Block 12, of Milwaukee First Addition. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath House • 3 East Wabasha Avenue, West 74 Feet of Lots 7 & 8 Block 1, Lakeside Addition. 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath House
Fallon County Federal Credit Union 115 N Main Suite C • Baker • 406-778-2920 contractors interested in bidding on repair for the dike North of the Rail Road tracks to termination point approx 10,000 cubic yards of dirt work. Meeting 2 p.m. Friday, August 19 2016, at the Marmarth Fire Hall, must be present at pre bid walk to bid. Bids are due August 24, 2016, by 5 p.m Remit bids to City of Marmarth, PO Box 79 Marmarth, ND, 58643 The City of Marmarth reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 33-34c
MNAXLP __________________________ Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1136 Baker, MT 59313 Telephone: (406) 778-2422 Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Ellen Rustad, s/p/a Ellen I. Rustad, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2016-18
Judge Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be mailed to Keith Rustad and Brian Rustad, Personal Representatives, return receipt requested c/o Darcy L. Wassmann, P.C., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1136, Baker, Montana 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled Court. Dated this 21 day of July, 2016. s/Keith Rustad s/Brian Rustad 33-35c
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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. 1-800-5454546. __________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-7211444 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. 1-888-6603033. All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage.com __________________________________________ INVITATION TO BIDDERS: 1510 Acres Deeded, 320 Acres School Lease, 35 Miles North of Belle Fourche, SD on Hwy 85. Minimum Bid $899,000. Call 605-722-0460 for details. __________________________________________
NW Montana Real Estate. Several large acreage parcels. Company owned. Bordered by National For-
est. Timber. Water. Tungstenholdings.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. __________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com __________________________________________ The Montana Medical Association Healthcare Plan & Trust is a rapidly growing and unique health plan serving Montana’s healthcare community. We are now seeking a dynamic, mission-driven individual to assume the new role of Plan Administrator/Manager. The selected individual will provide leadership, vision, and direction to and for the plan and its members. The plan administrator will be responsible for administrative and leadership functions including oversight, governance, personnel, marketing, and customer service support. The Plan Administrator will
investigate new benefit options, improve existing benefits, and work closely with professional partners to achieve the plan goals and mission. This is an outstanding opportunity complete with a very competitive and rewarding compensation & benefit package. Visit https://www.mmaoffice.org/janda/inner.php?PageID=85. Please send your CV/resume and cover letter attn.: John O’Connor jtocon@gmail.com __________________________________________ Auto transport company seeking professional Class A CDL drivers. Experience preferred. Excellent wages, benefits, and bonuses. Hire on bonus of $1,500. On the road for 14-17 days then home 4 days. Call Gary 406-259-1528 or apply online www.jandstransport.com/drivers. __________________________________________ Quality Transportation is hiring CDL-A Drivers. Locations in NV and CA. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE. Call 775-635-2443 or www.qtinv.net for application. __________________________________________ Vintage & Classic Car Auction. 30 restored or restorable vehicles. Vintage farm and horse drawn equipment. Live internet bidding and complete list at www.ShobeAuction.com. 406-538-5125 __________________________________________
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Classifieds Continued from page 8 Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Alan Kurt Zacherle aka A. Kurt Zacherle, Deceased. Judge Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 16-21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Franziska A. Zacherle, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313, or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 27th day of July, 2016. s/Franziska A. Zacherle Personal Representative 33-35c
MNAXLP __________________________ Albert R. Batterman Batterman Law Offices, P.C. P.O. Box 985 Baker, MT 59313 Ph: (406) 778-3006 Attorney for the Personal Representative Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Betty R. Buerkle, Deceased. Judge Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 16-20 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Eileen R. Rieger and Alvin A. Buerkle, Personal Representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Batterman Law Offices, P.C., P.O. Box 985, Baker, MT 59313,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 22th day of July, 2016. s/Eileen R. Rieger s/Alvin A. Buerkle Personal Representatives 33-35c
MNAXLP __________________________ Janette Krutzfeldt Jones Krutzfeldt & Jones, LLP Attorneys at Law 507 Pleasant Street Miles City, MT 59301 Telephone: (406) 234-1222 jkjones@midrivers.com Attorney for Crystal E. Porras Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County In the Matter of the Estate of Gary “Boise” Wildish, Deceased Probate Case No. DP 2016-17 Judge Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is Hereby Given that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gary “Boise” Wildish. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the personal representative, return receipt requested, in care of counsel at the address set forth below or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated July 18, 2016. s/Crystal E. Porras s/J. K. Jones (Janette Krutzfeldt Jones) 32-34c
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, August 16, 2016 7 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave All materials pertaining to this Public Hearing may be viewed in the Fallon County Planning Department. The City of Baker Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom. The purpose of this hearing is to review a variance request submitted by Timothy Schwindt. Mr. Schwindt submitted a Zoning Compliance Permit on June 1,
2016. Mr. Schwindt is requesting a 1’ variance from the relief standard in a residential district yard. The relief standard allows for a five (5) feet set back from the side, and the landing he is proposing would be 4’ from the north side of his property. 76-2-321 Board of Adjustment (1) A city or town council or other legislative body may provide for the appointment of a Board of Adjustment and in the regulations and restrictions adopted pursuant to the authority of this part may provide that the board of adjustment may, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, make special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance in harmony with its general purposes and intent and in accordance with the general or specific rules contained in the ordinance. 76-2-323 Powers of Board of Adjustment (1) The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers: (a) to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this part or of any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto; (b) to hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the ordinance upon which such board is required to pass under such ordinance; (c) to authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. (2) In exercising the above-mentioned powers, such board may, in conformity with the provisions of this part, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or modify the order, requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made and to that end shall have all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. All written comments pertaining to this hearing can be made to plannersec@midrivers.com or PO Box 1134, Baker Montana 59313. Questions or comments can be directed to 406-778-7111. 31-33c
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Reminder to alway call 811 before digging With August 11 almost here, Montana-Dakota Utilities hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged nationwide because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, spray paint or both. This is a free service. Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a
call to 811 before starting. After all, calling before you dig is the law. “On Aug. 11 and throughout the year, we remind homeowners and professional contractors alike to call 811 before digging to eliminate the risk of striking an underground utility line,” said Pat Darras, vice president of operations at Montana-Dakota Utilities. “It really is the only way to know which utilities are buried in your area.” The depth of utility lines can vary for a number of reasons, such as erosion, previous digging projects and uneven surfaces. Visit www.call811.com for more information about safe digging practices. Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. distributes natural gas and generates, transmits and distributes electricity and provides related services in the northern Great Plains. The company serves approximately 143,000 electric customers and 267,500 natural gas customers in 262 communities in ND, SD, MT and WY. Montana-Dakota is a division of MDU Resources
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________________________________________________________ PUBLIC RELEASE FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS Plevna School District #55 announces the 2016-2017 policy for free and reduced-price school meals for students whose schools participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program). The complete policy is on file in the central office and may be reviewed by any interested party. Households who receive assistance from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR); or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are eligible for free meals and no application is required. Children who meet the definition of homeless, migrant, runaway, and foster are also eligible for free meals. The school district will send a notice to your household about free meal benefits. If you do not receive a notice of eligibility or there are children living in your household who are not listed, please contact the school district. If you are eligible for unemployment compensation, you might also be eligible for free or reduced price school meals. Children from households whose income is within the limits of the chart below may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. To apply, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Program officials may verify information submitted on the application. Households will be notified of eligibility determination. Households who choose to decline free meal benefits should contact the school district. FEDERAL INCOME CHART Reduced Price
Free Household Size Annual 1 15,444 2 20,826 3 26,208 4 31,590 5 36,972 6 42,354 7 47,749 8 53,157 Each additional person 5,408
Monthly Weekly 1,287 297 1,736 401 2,184 504 2,633 608 3,081 711 3,530 815 3,980 919 4,430 1,023
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Monthly Weekly 1,832 423 2,470 570 3,108 718 3,747 865 4,385 1,012 5,023 1,160 5,663 1,307 6,304 1,455
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Households dissatisfied with the ruling of the officials have the right to a fair hearing. This may be done by calling or writing: Jule Walker, 327 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 158, Plevna, MT 59344, 406-772-5666. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filine_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email:program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 33-34c ________________________________________________________
Mid-Rivers returns over $1 million in capital credits On Friday, August 5, 2016, Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative, Inc. mailed capital credit checks of approximately $1,003,000 to its members and patrons. The 2016 distribution of capital credits represents 56% of the remaining balance of the 1993 patronage allocation, as well as 5% of the 2015 patronage allocation. Receiving capital credit checks is just one of the many benefits of utilizing the services of a cooperative. A cooperative business is owned and democratically controlled by its member patrons. Any profit is distributed to patrons in proportion to their use, or
“patronage,” of the cooperative's services. Mid-Rivers Telephone Cooperative uses both the “first-in, first-out” and the percentage methods of distribution to allow both new and past patrons the opportunity to share in the benefits of the cooperative by receiving capital credit checks. Payment of capital credits is made only if the financial condition of the cooperative permits as determined by the Board of Trustees. MidRivers' financial condition has allowed regular and substantial payment of capital credits in recent years. However, de-
creased revenues caused by regulatory and other changes in the telecommunications industry may affect Mid-Rivers' ability to continue to make regular and/or substantial capital credit payments in the future. Including the 2016 payment, Mid-Rivers has returned approximately $40 million in capital credits to its members.
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Tuesday 2 p.m.
Baker Bowling Center 406-778-2788 Bowling Season starts Tues., Sept 6 (men’s league) We need 2 teams Monday. 1 team Tuesday (men) • 1 team Wednesday (ladies) 1 team Thursday 9 a.m. Coffee League
August Hours Monday - Friday - Saturday open at 5 p.m. Sunday lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Back to regular hours in September.
Brightside Daycare, L.L.C. is now offering preschool for the 2016-2017 school year. Two classes will be offered:
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Taught by DaNae Wiseman $$$$$$$$$ 4-5 ye ar olds considering kindergarten Fall 2017 Monday, Wedne sday, & Friday
At Southwest Speedway in Dickinson on Saturday, TC Shelhamer finished 2nd in his heat and was leading in the feature when his motor let go, ending his season. Sean Shelhamer finished 4th in his heat and 4th in the feature. Spiffy’s Tire Pros is sponsoring TC Shelhamer and Sean Shelhamer in the Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races and Luke Holestine in the Montana Bump N Run Association Each week that they win their heat - receive a FREE car wash (when bringing in your ticket to the event) IF they win the feature race - receive 10% OFF anything at Spiffy’s (when bringing in your ticket to the event)
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Local gardener has surprise By Sherry Vogel Doris Hinman, of Baker, has been keeping her eye on a particular plant in her garden as it began to produce a very large tomato. Ahead of its fellow tomatoes, this plant was outstanding in its class... On August 5, Doris brought her large tomato into the Times to share her prize fruit. “I thought it was going to be a twin,” she shared, “but then it split.” She disclosed the secret that she attributes to such a large tomato for this early in the season. “I always water them with rain water. I also fertilize my plants with banana peels and add egg shells to the soil to give them nutrients.
Doris gardens in a raised bed. She told the Times this is the last year she plans to keep a garden.
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Young Ag Leadership Conference GREAT FALLS—Mark your calendar! Montana’s thirteenth annual Young Ag Leadership Conference (YALC) is set to take place September 30-October 2 at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls, MT. Young people involved and interested in agriculture, aged 18-40, are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind conference where leadership, personal development, education and networking take center stage. This year’s agenda boasts top-notch speakers, including
the well-known advocate for agriculture, Dairy Carrie. There will be cutting-edge workshops, exciting entertainment and new this year, an Entrepreneur Spotlight of local businesses. YALC’s actionpacked program is put together specifically with young agriculturalists in mind by representatives from each of these organizations: Montana AgriBusiness Association, Montana 4-H Foundation, Montana Wool Growers Association, Montana Grain Growers Asso-
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