TIMES
FALLON County VOLUME 100
ISSUE 35
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BAKER, MONTANA 59313
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School’s In Session Two new administrators at Baker High School From Kindergarten to College Mom is always there
By Sherry Vogel
Jon Wrzesinski selected from twelve applicants Jon Wrzesinski, has taken the helm as the new Superintendent at Baker High School for the 2016-2017 school year. Wrzesinski, a native of Stanford, MT, received his Bachelors of Science, Education, Physical Education, at the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks in 1989. He later went on to earn his Masters of Education, Secondary School Administration, at the University of Mary, Bismarck, ND in 2005. USND offered Jon the position of Graduate Teaching Assistant after earning his bachelor’s degree. He taught in the P.E. department and coached track, football and cross-country while working toward his master’s degree in Education Administration. He moved back to Montana accepting his first teaching position in Harlowton. His father, a career educator and administrator, and his mother had retired in Harlowton a few years before. For the next ten years he was involved in teaching History, English, PE, and Jr. High Science and Math. He coached the Harlowton Engineers football and track teams, later becoming the athletic director of the school. Jon had met his wife, Michele, while in college, They later taught together in Harlowton. “We came to a point where we felt we had accomplished all we could there in Harlow.” They decided to take their two children and expand their family’s horizons. The family made a move to Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 2004. They both were employed at the International School of Islamabad, which is on the International Teaching Circuit. The School hosted students from 15-20 different nations. The common language spoken was English. Jon served as the Athletic Director and was in charge of PE and Health. The family stayed in Pakistan for two years before moving to Pudong, Shanghai, the Peoples Republic of China in 2006. They taught for eight years at the Shanghai American School. Jon served as the High School Health/Physical Education teacher and K-12 Health/Education chair. The family made the decision to come back to Montana because they wanted their two children, Cleet and Wrenzi to experience the Big Sky Country, where both their parents were born and raised. They also wanted to offer their children an opportunity to participate in school athletics on the competitive level that their athletic parents had experienced as students. In 2014, the family moved back to Montana. Wrzesinski accepted the position of principal in the beautiful small mountain town of Ennis, located in the southwestern part of the state. In 2015 he was made Superintendent. When learning that Don Schillinger was retiring, he decided to apply for the position of superintendent in Baker. He was familiar with Baker High School because he has known quite a few Baker people. Among them was Pete Stanton whom he played football with in the Shrine Games.
Gion new vice principal at BHS
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TAKE NOTE . . . O’Fallon Community Choir rehearsals The O’Fallon Community Choir will start preparing for their Christmas Concert September 5, at 7 p.m. in the Longfellow music room. If you like to sing, come join the choir Monday, September 5. Practices are short and the fellowship is good. Contact Debbi Varner at 406-778-3542 or Don Nygaard at 406-778-2608 for more information.
Boy Scout Sign-up Boy Scout sign-up will be held Wednesday, August 31 during Back to School Night at the Lincoln School 6 p.m. - 6:20 p.m. and Longfellow School 6:40 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Baker High School welcomed a new vice principal when school convened on August 24. Jacob Gion comes to Baker from Ashland, MT. He stated. “I am excited to be in Baker. The community has been so welcoming. I look forward to being a part of a community that values its school district as much as Baker does.” He added, “Baker has a great reputation of providing a great education.” He has gotten to know a number of Baker residents throughout the years. He played conference basketball against the Wades, Schillingers, and the Stevensons, adding, “All of them were such great people.” Gion graduated from St. Labre High School in 2000. His father was the principal there and his mom taught math and science. After graduation, Gion attended Montana State University - Bozeman. He earned his Bachelors of Science Secondary Education Degree with an endorsement in history in 2005. He continued on to receive his Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in educational leadership. This is Mr. Gion’s ninth year in education. He taught five years while also being the career counselor at St. Labre School in Ashland, MT. In the past five years he has served as the vice principal of the middle schoool at St. Labre. Although not involved with any extra curricular activities at BHS this year, he has coached basketball and football in the past. The Times asked Mr. Gion to tell us about his most rewarding teaching experience. He shared a story of when he started at the middle school at St. Labre. He said, “The math department was in trouble. The students weren’t performing
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He also was acquainted with D o n n i e Schillinger and Dave Breitbach from Montana High School Association meetings. The Times offered Wrzesinski a few written questions and then gave him adequate time to formulate his answers. SUPERINTENDENT JON WRZENSINSKI The first question was: What things will be essential for you to do in your first 90 days at BHS? He answered, “The first few months will be a sit back and observe proposition to see how the school and community operate. I’m a very good listener that has high expectations, not only for the students, but the staff as well. My biggest job is to facilitate our staff in making certain that the Baker School District is top notch.” The next question focused on the students. The Times asked, What are the three most critical things you would do in our schools to accelerate school growth and ensure that every child is learning? Wrzesinski replied, “Emphasize to your staff that you are either improving or you’re falling behind. Stay positive and optimistic and continue to look for ways to provide the best learning environment you possibility can. Eliminate the negatives you can control and move past the issues you cannot control.” Earlier in the conversation, Wrzesinski described his duties as the new superintendent of Baker Public Schools as the CEO of the school district. He added, “The role of the superintendent has changed over the years. The superintendent is now dealing with the business end of the school and in more of a public relations position.” When asked, What experience he had in managing a school budget? He answered, “Being an athletic director, principal, department head and superintendent gives a person a lot of practical experience in school budgeting, which is an ever evolving proposition.” The most difficult budget decision that Wrzesinski has had to make revolved around cutting personnel. He stated, “Staff cuts are always difficult.” He continued, “Budget decisions need to be made with the best interest of the educating of the students and if that is always the driving force behind those types of decisions, things generally work out for the best.” In his spare time the new superintendent enjoys hunting, fishing and boating. He said, “I plan to take up golfing again. It seems a good way to get acquainted with people here in town.” The Wrzesinski’s have two children Cleet, 18, who will be a senior this fall and Wrenzi Race, 15, who will be a sophomore. Mrs. Wrzesinski will be teaching the sixth grade at the Longfellow school.
where they should be to be successful. Using a multi-tier system of support (MISS), the school was able to accelerate their learning. The students increased their math scores across the board. This prepared them to be successful in their high school math courses.” VICE PRINCIPAL JACOB GION Gion said, “Education is now where the medical profession was 100 years ago. Education has become calibrated, due to all the research that is out there. It’s an exciting time. Educators have data to discover what has been tried and proven to be effective in the classroom.” He encourages educators and parents to read Formative Assessment, a book written by Dylan William. Gion believes that every student can be successful with the proper supports. “However,” he stated, “It takes not only the school, but the parents and the community to work together to support each child.” Jon’s wife Shanny is the Water Resource Administrator for the Northern Cheyenne Tribes. They have two children, son Carter, who will be a fifth grader, Jessa who is going into the third grade and a dog-named Ethan. Gion enjoys hunting, fishing, playing sports with his children and reading.
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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, September 1, 2006 -The Baker and Plevna schools are now in session. Both schools started last week after in-service days were held for staff. . .Excavation is underway at Fallon Medical Complex in preparation for construction to begin on the new addition. . .Gates Foundatoin awards grant to Fallon County Library. The grant of $1,145 was award to upgrade the computer and others to sustain free, high-quality access to computers and the internet for library patrons. . .Last week a goup of interested community member met with SMART to discuss revitalizing Baker’s business district. . .The Baker Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a locomotive fire August 28. The locomotive, owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, was about nine miles east of Baker. . .Ten young cowgirls and cowboys signed up for the junior barrel race held at the Fallon County Fair after the Friday evening PRCA sanctioned events. Competitors were Marni Wade, Josie Mastel, MaKenzy Nielsen, Tina Koenig, Taylyn Koenig, Maddie Mastel, Amanda Beyers, Travis Koenig Jesse Olind and Seth Mastel. . .The Buddy Pick-Up was a fun Fallon County Fair event held Friday night after the sanctioned PRCA rodeo events. First place winners were Karen and Amanda Beyers; Chance Mastel and Pam Perdue took second place. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, August 30, 1996 -A $14.9 million tax payment has been disbursed to 32 Montana counties that produce oil and natural gas. Fallon County received a whopping $3,394,761. . .A new sight on the streets of Baker today was a police officer riding a bicycle escorting children to school. Chief of Police Randy Ketterling requested “bicycle duty” so he could teach young children bicycle safety. . .Advertising Special T’s Plus has a new owner. Diana Schmidt opened for business July 1. She bought the store from Vickie Dahl. . .A Cox family reunion was held in Baker August 10-12 and was attended by four generations of descendants of Fallon County homesteaders Urvin and Bergetta (Bertha) Gunderson Cox; Ferrel family reunion will be held September 7. . .John and Clarice Tronstad celebrate 25th wedding anniversary. . .Forty-six women golfed at the Ladies Invitational August 7 at Lakeview Country Club. Winners were: Pam Nelson, Roxanne Pierce, Lee Burchfield, Marilyn Askin, Sandy Kinsey, Deanna Straub, Paulette Merwin and Barb Overton. . .Afternoon bridge winners were Phyllis Randash 1st, Winnie Bremer 2nd, and Silver Roth 3rd.
30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 28, 1986 -New minister at the Assembly of God Church is Rev. Paul Wheeler. . .Four new teachers join Baker schools; Nancy Coldwell, Steve Vaughn, Laura Morris and Joel Howard. . .John F. Bechtold, age 74, passed away August 26. . .Daisy Barkley will celebrate her 95th birthday September 1. . .George Griffith, age 98, passed away August 19. . .Kevin Plummer won the saddle bronc riding at the Bismarck Rodeo held this past weekend with a 73 score. . .Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lushbough will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary September 1. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 26, 1976 -Hot weather prevailed throughout the Fallon County Fair with temperatures in the 110s. With the grain in the bins, farmers and their families turned out in force to look at the exhibits, ride the rides and watch the night shows. . .New teachers for Baker school system introduced; Janice Delger - grade 2 Lincoln School; Rodney Moore - high school and middle school physical education; Darlene Williams - elementary tutoring; Donald Rankin - high school English, speech and drama; Elizabeth Moore grade 4 Lincoln School; Karla Peters - grade 6 Longfellow School; Colleen Sullivan high school and middle school physical education and head track coach; Mr. Joel Howard - choral music 7-12, drill team; Doris Parker - Title I reading Lincoln and Washington Schools; Ronald Meredith grade 6 Longfellow School; David Miller - high school social studies and German. . .Teresa Rustad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rustad, Jr., won a fifth place buckle in the second go-round in the poles at the Little Britches National Finals Rodeo in Pueblo, CO. . .For the second time in a row, Jae Keirle has taken home the Powder Puff trophy. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept 1, 1966 -Many questions are being posed in regard to the high school district bond election to be held September 17 to finance an addition to the high school. The $290,000 request for funds will be sufficient to build four additional classrooms, a junior-senior library, an art room and a vocational building. . .Deanna Hanratty, Fertile Prairie 4-H Club, was a member of the livestock judging team representing Fallon County at Montana 4-H Congress held in Bozeman two weeks ago. . .Although Marmarth enrollees are down somewhat from last year, the overall Baker High School population tops last year total peak number of 319 students. Enrollment shows a record 106 freshmen, 82 sophomores,
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82 juniors and 64 seniors. . .Bruce E. Dahl has been promoted to the position of division salesman in Baker for MDU. Sam Durham has been promoted to sales manager of MDU’s Miles City division. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 30, 1956 -The stock car races which have been staged periodically at the Sagebrush Speedway west of Baker have attracted large crowds, and the sport is increasing in popularity, said Bob Thompson of Baker. . .Dr. Frank L. Miller opened offices in the Rogstad building August 29 for the practice of chiropractic in Baker. . .Fallon County Fair held August 24 26 went off without a hitch with the weatherman favoring this section although there were threats of upsets during the course of the fair. Saturday night a terrific windstorm with rain in the offering was eyed with apprehension but all was serene Sunday morning. . .Mrs. Nina Powell will replace Keil Alderson as teacher of commercial subjects in the high school. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Aug. 29, 1946 -Pvt. Al V. Honstain is stationed in Berlin. With the Eighth Army in Japan is Pvt. Irwin Hubbard. . .Carl Losing has purchased the Munsell Dairy, formerly French’s Dairy, west of Baker. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Munsell will move to Miles City and will be associated with his father in the meat packing business. . .Marine Lt. James H. Seaman, son of Mabel Seaman, was presented the Navy Cross August 27, in the name of the President for heroism during a combat mission off Okinawa May 25, 1945. He also wears the Distinguished Flying Cross, the air medal with four stars and the Pacific theatre ribbon with one star. . .A jeep roping contest will be one of the attractions at the Fallon County Fair next week. Model T Fords will also be acceptable for the contest. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 3 1936 -Coach William D. Coey arrived in Baker Monday morning and started football practice that afternoon. About 20 boys were on hand to receive suits and to began practice. . .Ed Jackson and Henry Whisenant went to Bismarck
Thursday to hear President Roosevelt speak. . .A defective flue was the cause of a fire Sunday which destroyed the farm home of Mrs. Sipma and three sons, about 30 miles south of Baker. . .Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Everson, pioneer farmers of the community, are leaving this week for Seattle to enjoy a vacation and look up a new location. Their son Ted and family will occupy the family home. . .Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yokley, Jr. and children moved Monday to Miles City where Mr. Yokley will be employed by the Soil Conservation Program. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 2, 1926 -James Jensen has opened a repair shop just west of the Peoples Exchange and will do furniture and metal repair work. . .A number of Baker residents are moving this week. Louis LaCross has moved with his family into the Creel home which he recently purchased. Glen Stark has moved from the south side into the Van Hook house near the tourist camp. Leon LaCross has moved into an apartment over the Economy Grocery. . .Mr. and Mrs. Deane came to Plevna last week and are busy getting their house ready before school opens. Dr. Deane will be superintendent of schools this year. . .Since the last rain, Mr. Fost and Mr. Pinnow say their potato crops have greatly improved. Karl Pinnow estimates he will have a carload from his field.
Weather Vane Aug 17 96 59 Aug 18 74 54 T Aug 19 64 50 0.61 Aug 20 73 48 Aug 21 87 47 Aug 22 93 53 Aug 23 77 56 YTD Moisture - 11.39
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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First inmate of new jail The first inmate of Fallon County’s new steel and concrete bastile likes his lodging place all right, but says he “feels sorry for Frenchie.” “Frenchie” is the victim of a stabbing affray at Plevna as recounted on page five of this paper. His life hangs on a slender thread, according to reports from the attending physician. It is just about a 50-50 chance whether he dies or lives and whether his alleged assailant faces murder or a lesser charge. _____________ • _____________
Field of flax plays for land Here is a true story which illustrates the productiveness of Fallon County soil and shows how to make money in the farming business. To pay for the land with the first year’s crop and still have enough left to cover the expense of plowing, seeding, harvesting, threshing and marketing and a residue of several hundred dollars for good measure is an accomplishment achieved by Thomas Westrope. Mr. Westrope’s farm is in the Willard neighborhood. He bought a tract of land a year ago, paying $16 an acre. He paid $4 an acre for breaking 100 acres, seeded it to flax and secured 1,000 bushels which he is now marketing. He received $2.42 a bushel for the flax already hauled in and will probably get as high as $2.60 for the remainder. The gross return from the 100 acres is $2,420, which will not only pay for the land but leave a balance of over $800. Such demonstrations will probably have a tendency to cause a rapid advance in farm land values in Fallon County, which it would seem are not keeping pace with real estate values in other sections of Montana no less favored than this. _____________ • _____________
Hotel project sure go now The tangled affairs of the ill-fated Baker hotel have at last been unraveled by the lawyers and litigants and gotten in such shape that the building may be completed. This was effected by the forming of a corporation designated as the Gate City Hotel Company, with a capitalization of $50,000. Those named as directors are: John A. Pratt, B. F. Thomas, L. E. Baker, W. B. Leavitt and Ralph Keener. The tenacity of the hotel and cafe has not been announced.
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Marion Hartse Funeral services for Marion Hartse, 92, of Baker, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker, MT with Pastor Rod Kilsdonk officiating. Burial will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home. Marion E. Hartse passed peacefully with his family at his side August 18, 2016. Marion was born in Carlyle, MT, August 7, 1924, to Edwin and Sadie Ellenbaum Hartse. He spent his early years on the farm, working and doing odd jobs to help support his family. He left school early, joined the Navy, and served on the Saginaw Bay escort ship in WWII. He and Lila Mengel married in 1946. He worked for the Montana Highway Dept. and settled back in Baker in 1955. He owned M&H Redi Mix & Construction and was an entrepreneurial success story. He added steel building erection to his offerings and the business exploded. He was on the go sun up to sun down and the rest is history. Marion and Lila had 5 daughters; Lucy, Shirley, Marilyn, Ellen and Roberta. In 1975, Lila succumbed to cancer. He ensured she got the best care possible and stayed at her side until the end. Marion met Esther Geving and they married in 1977. His family grew with the addition of Esther’s children, Barb Roberts and John Geving. His continued business success afforded them the opportunity to travel which they so enjoyed. Esther encouraged Marion to join Assembly of God church which was an integral part of their lives. Marion attended to Esther as she battled congestive heart failure. She passed on in 2006. He endured tragic events with the loss of his daughters Shirley and Ellen, and his wives; health issues; and accidents. He taught his employees, led by example, and worked hard -- a true salesman and a clever negotiator. His drive and spirit were admirable, he was a jokester and a tease, his ingenuity was notable, and he was generous. He enjoyed visiting. His Baker and Montana pride was often a topic of conversation, breaking down barriers,
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and leaving lasting impressions on so many people. He never met a stranger. He was proud and appreciative of his family’s commitment to him; he has been a fixture in Oklahoma and Connecticut since 2006. He auctioned off his business at the age of 89 and that gave him time to spend with his family, meet people, and charm everyone. He looked forward to summers so he could have his freedom in his beloved home in Baker. As such, he was in Baker for a visit this summer when he had a stroke and peacefully joined his Savior. Marion is survived by his daughters: Lucille (Don) Brown, Greenwich, CT; Marilyn (Robert) Boone, Mannford, OK; and Roberta (Matt) Peake, Broken Arrow, OK; step children: Barbara (Butch) Roberts, Wibaux, MT; and John (DeeDee) Geving, Baker, MT; grandchildren: Donald Brown, Jr; Stacey Brown; Jennifer Hennessey; Nicholas Boone; Barrett Dailey, III; Brooke Dailey; Ryan Peake; Ron Roberts; Patsy Croy; Jerrid Geving; Britney Lyson; and Preston Geving; and 11 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Evelyn Morrison; Irene Grenstiner Sherman; Gloria Hepperle. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives: Lila and Esther; daughters: Shirley Hartse and Ellen Dailey; granddaughter: Christine Boone. He was a driving force, a truly remarkable man, and a treasure to many. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions, honoring Marion Hartse, be sent to The Assembly of God Church, Baker, MT 59313. Cards expressing sympathy may be sent to The Hartse Family, PO Box 1175, Baker, MT 59313. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Residents of Superior Care Villa enjoyed going to the fair on Friday afternoon. Mary Stark, Betty Rieger, Michelle Shumaker, Alice Abrams and Darline Ketterling were among those who enjoyed having pie and coffee.
This clown is none other than Superior Care Villa's very own Olga Ehret. Olga had a very good time riding on the float.
Harold Pratt, of Superior Care Villa, along with his daughter and son-in-law, Jeff and Vickie Simmons paused for a photo on the Superior Care float. The residents enjoyed riding on the float and throwing out candy, popcorn and cotton candy.
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Fallon County Timely-Tips By Sherry Vogel The first day of school is filled with mixed motions for everyone involved: the student, the parents, the teachers and entire school staff. Emotions ranging from excitement and joy, to dread and relief are all stirred-up. You might be surprised to discover that it isn’t always the person you thought that is experiencing a certain emotion. For instance it may be the mom who is dreading sending her little excited angel off to their first day. Here are a few tips to help transition more smoothly into the new school year. • If your child is feeling nervous remind him or her that there are probably a lot of kids who are uneasy about the first day of school. • Point out the positive aspects of starting school, to create positive vibes about the first day. Remind your child they will see old friends and meet new ones. • Refresh the child’s positive memories about previous years, when he or she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because of a good time. • Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your student can walk to school or ride on the bus. • Make a date with your child to go have an ice cream cone after the first day of school.
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Fun for all at the Fallon County Fair and Rodeo
Photos by Sherry Vogel
American Lutheran Church Break group performed during Cowboy church Sunday, Aug 21.
Double amputee, Dana Bowman, started the rodeo each day by skydiving with the American flag dropping to in the arena.  Bowman is a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army where he was a Special Forces Soldier.
On the free entertainment stage, -The Double Vision Magic Show shared magic wonders.
Pippi the clown returned to the fair, entertaining many young fairgoers.
Thursday evening, events included Scales and Tails Utah Wild Reptile Show. Some fair goers volunteered to hold the creatures featured during the show.
Six Appeal, and acappella group performed on the free entertainment stage during the Fallon County Fair.
Six Appeal were in on a surprise proposal for this young lady.
Jagertown performed on the free entertainment stage after the Eli Young Band concert winded down.
Saturday night the highly anticipated performance by Eli Young Band, crowd favorites were Got Drunk Last Night and Crazy Girl.
Fallon County Fair ended on Sunday with the Bump N Run hosted by the Baker Wrestling Club.
Among many of the parade floats, class reunion floats did not go unnoticed.
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Country Nights and Carnival Lights 2016 Fallon County Fair By Sherry Vogel It’s always a pleasure to go to the Fallon County Fair and this year proved no different. The county fair, held August 17- 21, orchestrated under the direction of Barb Lechler, fair secretary, the Fair Board, fair employees and many devoted volunteers was nothing but spectacular. The fairs theme, “Country Nights and Carnival Lights” offered a world of adventure to wide-eyed fairgoers of all ages. The 4-H’s who always play a central role in any county fair started off this year’s events with early morning animal judging on Wednesday morning, which continued on until Friday afternoon. The young exhibitors showmanship, which is an everyday/ 365-day a year job paid off as their animals won top honors among the bovine experts and other judges evaluating the livestock. By Wednesday night, many area exhibitors, young and old alike, were dashing around to get exhibit hall items in place before the deadline. For many of them they were making an annual pilgrimage, which they have made year after year, always with their eye on the purple ribbon. Many shiny jars of preservatives and picture perfect fruit pies, with award deserving flaky crusts, sat upon the exhibit hall shelves awaiting inspection. That next morning, the exhibit hall was closed while all exhibits in their perspective categories were examined, evaluated and awarded ribbons. I envied the culinary judge as she began what “must be a
job made in heaven.” Until at the end of the day, when she was seen waddling away from “the most perfect job in the world”, leaving the fairgrounds, practically in a sugar coma. Later that evening area people, many with enthusiastic little children in tow, found seats in the grandstands in preparation for the Scales and Tails Utah Wild Reptile Show. Everyone there got a close-up look at snakes, lizards and crocodiles. Some even volunteered to hold the slimy and scaly creatures, while little children squealed and hugged their parents tight. After the reptile show, excited children could hardly wait to explore the carnival midway. The enticing bright carnival lights amidst the smell of corndogs, diesel smoke and sawdust promised adventure. From the thrill of riding the most daring of spinning rides, to sitting quietly while nestling a friendly little chicken or petting a furry goat, these special moments create memories that will forever be treasured by the youngest of fairgoers. Friday evening began the Indian Relay Races. New to the fair this year the attraction drew a curious crowd. Each spectator was fascinated to share in the exhilaration of the Indian athletes as they raced bareback around the arena track to be the first one to reach the next relay horse. Teams would attempt to execute difficult bareback transfers by stopping their 1,000-pound adrenalin filled horse from a full gallop. As they attempted to leap upon
the back of the next horse in the relay, they found the nervous horse startled by all the excitement. Often times the horse would rear-up in an attempt to flee from the catapulting rider. The top five of ten Indian teams came to perform at the Fallon County Fair. The top three that placed here in Baker have racked up points that will propel them unto the National Finals Indian Relay Race in Billings, MT on September 22 - 25. The top riders that performed at the Fallon County Fair were: Tyler Cottier from Oglala, SD representing team Lakota Warpath from the Oglala Lakota nation, Myles Murray from Browning, MT. representing team Young Money from the Blackfeet nation and Chris Cole from Hays, MT representing Mountain River from the Nakota/White Clay nation. Respectively placing first, second and third. Over the weekend, on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, fair-goers had the opportunity to watch two PCRA rodeos with everything from Jr. barrel racing to bull riding. Both sessions were well attended as cowboys, cowgirls, and the audience, witnessed the skills, thrills and spills of the brave contestants. No event could have more thrills and spills as the fan favorite mutton-busting event. Little buckaroos “cow-boyedup” to take on the fuzzy version of a bucking stock…a sheep. The goal was to hold on for six exciting seconds. These lionhearted youngsters gave it their all. They attempted every which way but up. With arms wrapped around the spunky sheep’s
neck, belly or even its butt each cowpoke came out of the shoot as startled as their mount. Only a few tears were shed, although a loud sigh of relief was heard from each contender, the buckaroo as well as the sheep. Both seemed to be relieved that the scary ordeal was over. Saturday morning began with the Fallon County Fair parade. Thirty entries glided up Main Street to large awaiting crowds gathered on both sides alongside the parade route. Little children (and some adults) scrambled to pick up candy as it rained down from the passing floats. Many brave souls found their way back to their hometown to celebrate with their high school graduating class marking another ten year class reunion. It was fun to see six different class reunion floats roll by with various ages of Baker Spartans. A ‘special shout-out’ to most of those in attendance, as they were able to graduate from Baker High without Google. 4-H and FFA exhibitors were hustling after the rodeo to prepare their market beef, lambs and hogs for the grand finale, the 4-H/FFA annual livestock sale. Saturday night the highly anticipated performance by the Eli Young Band began. The most adoring of fans purchased tickets to stand in the pit area at the bottom of the stage. The warm summer night was perfect for an out of doors concert. The crowd broke into a loud applause as the contemporary country band crooned their most famous hits, Got Drunk Last Night and Crazy Girl while background lights illuminated
changing colors and smoke rose from the stage. After the show, fun continued into the night, as adults gathered on the arena patio to enjoy the music of an amazing country rock band called Jagertown. Music could be heard blocks away. This allowed for couples to find their way out unto their private back yard patios for a romantic dance together, as the music wafted on the breeze through the country night. Sunday welcomed a sunny warm morning as area churches and fairgoers came together to worship at the Cowboy Church service. This ministry, which was first organized by the Lutheran Church, is growing larger each year. This year marks the ten year anniversary of honoring God by sharing his Word, personal testimonies, and music at the Fallon County Fair. That afternoon, as each afternoon of the fair, the free entertainment stage was lively. Three various acts rotated taking the stage to the delight of meandering crowds as they gathered to listen. The Double Vision Magic Show amazed people as two identical brothers… “from Canada,” spoke in unison and shared the wonders of magic. The brothers knew they were in for double trouble when by chance almost every person they picked from the random crowd answered their introductory question of “Where are you from?” with “Ismay.” All twenty-four of them must have been at the fair. The magic act had no more than left the stage when six appealing young men from
the Twin Cities of Minneapolis took the stage. This six-part male acappella group, Six Appeal, boogied and harmonized their way into the hearts of many. As part of every one of their acts, they chose a female from the crowd to serenade her. The surprised crowd clapped as unexpectedly a young man, walked onto the stage to take the hand of the serenaded young lady. He then dropped on one knee, to ask the young lady for her hand in marriage. The acappella group said this was a first for them… and yes, the young lady answered, “Yes!” The grand finale of entertainment at the fair was once again Baker Wrestling Club’s popular demolition derby. The 1,187 capacity grandstands was standing room only as the metal gladiators crashed into each other. It was a “deaf-defying” contest of bang-em-up, smash-em–up to be the last car running. In addition to the three heats, were a grudge heat, a truck heat, a Calcutta, a 50/50 drawing and a grand finale. When the derby ended masses of people filtered out into the parking lots to claim their vehicles, hoping not to crash into anyone on their way out. Many a sleepy child lay draped upon his father’s shoulder. While an older sibling trailed behind, attempting to get one last glance at the midway, as the carnies were busy at work tearing down the carnival rides. The music had stopped and the lights were dimmed, as the highlight of the summer, the Fallon County Fair came to an end.
Fallon County PRCA Rodeo Results Final results from the Fallon County PRCA Rodeo held August 20 - 21, 2016, are as follows. All-Around Cowboy: Stetson Vest, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback Riding: 1. Justin Miller, 80 points on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Promised Land, 2. Tristan Hansen, 78.5 points, 3. (tie) Kyle Brennecke, Troy Vaira, Devan Reilly and Chase Erickson, 78 points, 7. Tucker Zingg, 77 points, 8. (tie) Tanner Aus and Casey Breuer, 74 points. Steer Wrestling: 1. Ty Erickson, 3.3 seconds, 2. Cody Kroul, 3.7 seconds, 3. (tie) Tony Larsen and Hank Hollenbeck, 3.8 seconds, 5. (tie) Forest Sainsbury and Tee Burress, 4.1 seconds, 7. Seth Brockman, 4.2 seconds, 8. Cole Fulton, 4.3 seconds, 9. (tie) Scott Guenthner and Jake Rinehart, 4.5 seconds. Team Roping: Luke Brown and Jake Long, 4.1 seconds, 2. Kaleb Driggers and Junior Nogueira, 4.3 seconds 3. (tie) Erich Rogers and Cory Petska, John Alley and Clark Adcock, 4.7 seconds, 5. Garrett Rogers and Jake Minor, 4.8 seconds, 6. Levi Simpson and Jeremy Buhler, 4.9 seconds, 7. Cole Sherwood and Steve Sherwood, 5.0 seconds, 8. Travis Winters and Charlie Lenning, 5.3 seconds, 9. (tie) Jason Carlson and Kyle DeSaveur, Dustin Egusquiza and Clint Summers, 5.6 seconds. Saddle Bronc Riding: 1. Tyrell J. Smith, 84.5 points on Mosbrucker Rodeo’s Red Cloud, 2. Chet Johnson, 81.5 points, 3. Cody Wright, 81 points, 4. (tie) Keenan Reinhardt and Dusty Hausauer, 78 points, 6. CJ Thoreson, 77.5 points, 7. (tie) Colton Miller and Cody DeMoss, 77 points. Tie Down Roping: 1. Stetson Vest, 8.4 seconds, 2. Tyson Durfey, 8.6 seconds, 3. Joe Schmidt, 8.7 seconds, 4. Marcos Costa,
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8.9 seconds, 5. (tie) Dustin Bird, Shank Edwards and Shane Hanchey, 9.4 seconds, 8. Calder Johnston, 9.6 seconds, 9. Jade Gardner, 9.9 seconds, 10. Rhen Richard, 10.0 seconds. Barrel Racing: 1. Jana Griemsman, 14.52 seconds, 2. Mary Walker, 14.53 seconds, 3. Nikki Steffes Hansen, 14.60 seconds, 4. Emily Kallenberger, 14.72 seconds, 5. Linsay Kruse, 14.77 seconds, 6. Calyssa Thomas, 14.94 seconds, 7. Britany Diaz, 14.99 seconds, 8. Whitney Olson, 15.02 seconds, 9. (tie) Lisa Anderson and Mandy Hamilton, 15.03 seconds, 11. Lisa Lockhart, 15.06 seconds, 12. Sydni Blanchard, 15.16 seconds. Steer Roping: Average 1. Rocky Patterson, 35.4 seconds on three head, 2. Marty Jones, 38.2 seconds, 3. Cody Lee, 38.9 seconds, 4. Travis Mills, 42.4 seconds, 5. Ora Taton, 43.2 seconds, 6. Will McBride, 43.8 seconds. Bull Riding: 1. Garrett Smith, 85.5 points on Bailey Pro Rodeo’s Donorado, 2. Rorey Maier, 83 points, 3. (tie) Tyler Smith and Parker Breding, 82 points, 5. Chad Ormsby, 79.5 points, 6. Tate Thybo, 75 points, 7. Bowyn Allemand, 72 points. Jr. Barrels: 16-18 years of age: 1st - Taylyn Koenig, 18, Baker. 12-15 years of age: 1st - Colton Turbiville, 12, Rhame, ND; 2nd - Alex Williams, 12, Baker; 3rd - Zoie Rost, 12, Baker. 7-11 years of age: 1st - Tucker Turbiville, 8, Rhame, ND; 2nd - Tylee Rieger, 10, Ismay; Kennedy Lyson, 9, Baker. Up to age 6: 1st - Zoey Johnson, 5, Baker; 2nd - Hudson Coulter, 4, Baker. Mutton Busting: Saturday - Cohen Seime, 9, Bowbells, ND; Sunday - Jayda Harbaugh, 7, Baker.
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Adoption of new Montana Science Standards Breakfast August 29 - Burrito, cheese stick, fruit 30 - Bagel, yogurt, fruit 31 - Oatmeal, yogurt, fruit
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Tobacco free schools... but it doesn’t stop there The Montana Tobacco Free School Excellence Initiative (MTFSEI) was established in 2009 to help school districts and communities prevent and reduce tobacco use by promoting comprehensive tobacco free policy in schools. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. • More than one in four Montana high school students use some form of tobacco. • Montana high school students have one of the highest smokeless tobacco user rates in the United States. • Research indicates that 9 out of 10 smokers start smoking by age 18. • Comprehensive tobacco free policy builds a framework that reinforces tobacco free norms and attitudes and helps create a healthy school environment. Tobacco-free policies effectively support and encourage a tobacco-free lifestyle. • Comprehensive TobaccoFree School Policies protect everyone from health risks associated with tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure and are an important factor in decreasing youth tobacco use. Montana law prohibits anyone from using tobacco products in a public school building or on any public
school property at any time. Tobacco products include but are not limited to cigarettes, cigars, snuff, smoking tobacco, smokeless tobacco or any other tobacco or nicotine innovation or delivery device. The law applies to students, faculty, administrators, as well as janitors, parents, school board members, sports fans, alumni, guests – anyone entering school property at any time. School property includes “public school building or public school property” means; any public land, fixtures, buildings, or other property owned, occupied or maintained under the laws of the state of Montana at public expense; and includes school playgrounds, school steps, parking lots, administration buildings, athletic facilities, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and school vehicles. School administrators and/or principals (or their designees) have the authority to enforce this law. Violators who smoke or use other tobacco products on school property can be fined between $25 and $100 (CIAA-Chap. 40 50-40-115). If you or someone you know needs help to quit tobacco please call the Quit Line at1800-QUIT NOW (784-8669) or go to QUITNOWMONTANA.com
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• August 15, 2016 - August 21, 2016 - 33 Calls for service: 1 intoxicated pedestrian complaint; 3 law enforcement information contacts; 8 agency assists, 9 traffic stops; 4 animal complaints; 2 vehicle unlocks, 1 missing person report - located; 4 citizen assists; 1 noise complaint 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.
By Linda Rost, Science Teacher, Baker High School Montana is currently in the process of adopting new Science standards. Our new science standards, for which I served as one of the writers, are currently open for public comment and review. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was written in 2013 by teams of teachers and scientists from 26 lead states, including Montana. The main focus of NGSS is for students to actively DO science and engineering, the way scientists and engineers do, rather than passively learning about it. I am the Biology, Chemistry and Science Research teacher at Baker High School, with nine years of experience. I have been implementing parts of the standards that are complementary to our current standards for the past three years, and have seen remarkable improvements in student achievements, depth of learning and growth. The lessons I have designed are deeper, exciting, and most importantly, students are the scientists and engineers. Three years ago, I became part of a grassroots movement called the Montana Partnership with Regions for Excellence in STEM (MPRES) to learn about NGSS implementation in our classrooms, led by the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP), as well as faculty from Montana universities. Last fall, I was chosen by OPI to be part of the State writing team to write our new science standards. I traveled to Helena and worked with outstanding K-12 science teachers to write them. NGSS is different from any other set of science standards in that it is divided into three parts: Practices, Cross-Cutting Concepts and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Disciplinary Core Ideas are similar to current standards. The Practices are a set of skills that were developed by scientists and engineers, that science students should be able to do. These include 1) Asking questions and defining problems, 2) Developing and using models, 3) Planning and carrying out investigations, 4) Analyzing and interpreting data, 5) Using mathematics and computational thinking, 6) Constructing explanations and designing solutions, 7) Engaging in argument from evidence, 8) Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information. The CrossCutting Concepts are themes that are found in every field of
science, and include 1) Cause and effect, 2) Structure and Function, 3) Systems and system models, 4) Scale, proportion, quantity, 5) Stability and Change, 6) Energy: Matter and Flow, 7) Patterns. In the new Montana standards, we integrated the Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts into the language. For example, “Construct an explanation using evidence from multiple sources to describe the role of cellular division and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms,” uses Practice #6. We also infused the language of “using evidence from multiple sources” in many of the standards from grades 6-12. Students should be able to obtain and analyze information from many sources and have the skills to determine validity of data or sources, in order to be wellinformed citizens. According to NGSS, the Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts have equal importance to the Disciplinary Core Ideas. In the MPRES Program, we designed NGSS lessons, and I was then chosen to be a teacher leader. This program has been independently studied, and due to its success, it will be used as a model. A new grant has allowed us to continue the program, which will be led by teachers. After applying the standards in my classroom, some of the lessons I have developed have been recognized nationally. Last spring, at the National
Science Teachers’ Association in Minneapolis, MN, I presented a photosynthetic solar cell project to integrate engineering into my Biology classes. I am also working with our local curriculum consortium to provide trainings and classes to teachers. Finally, I submitted lessons I designed and won first place in the Vernier Engineering Contest, and a $5500 grant, including travel to a national engineering conference in New Orleans, Louisiana this summer. From my experience, implementing the Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts into science and engineering instruction was a very challenging shift. However, there was a significant increase in student understanding, motivation and engagement. The important message of NGSS is that students should be doing and learning science and engineering the way that scientists and engineers do it. For more information about MPRES, visit http://www.mtscienceducation.org/. If you have any questions or comments about Montana’s new science standards, please contact the Board of Public Education, your state representative, or the Office of Public Instruction (www.opi.mt.gov) OPI. The standards are currently available online: http://www.opi.mt.gov/pdf/C SI/Rules/16AprScienceStandardsDRAFT_EIS.pdf and will be open for public comment until September 3, 2016.
Fallon County Times and Places 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 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary conference room 2, call Diana 406-232-1458 or Nicole 2325698, August 25. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, O’Fallon Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., museum, metal building, August 28. Fallon County Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., courtroom, Fallon County Courthouse, August 29. Lake Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., courthouse basement conference room, August 30. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., Baker Senior Center, September 4. Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon, September 8. Coin and Stamp Show, La Quinta Inn & Suites, 79 I90, Box Elder, SD, more info call 605-381-4625, September 10.
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!
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Baker Rural Fire Department Awarded Grant Northwest Farm Credit Services is proud to award the Baker Rural Fire Department MonDak Training Academy in Baker, Mont., a $1,000 Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant. “The Baker Fire Department thanks Northwest Farm Credit Services for the grant, which will be used for our annual MonDak fire training academy,” said Dale Butori, Baker FD Training and Safety Officer. “With this grant, rural volunteer fire departments in our region can better afford to attend this valuable training.”
Northwest FCS is committed to helping rural communities succeed. During the first two rural grant cycles of 2016, more than $191,000 was awarded. Since the program’s inception in 2007, the company has presented 587 rural grants totaling more than $1,138,050. The next rural grant deadline is Oct. 1, 2016. If you think your rural project may be eligible for a grant, visitnorthwestfcs.com/Stewardship/Rur al-Communities for more information and an application. Northwest FCS is a $10.6
billion financial cooperative providing financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Northwest FCS is a member of the nationwide Farm Credit System that supports agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. For more information, go to northwestfcs.com.
FMC to be Smoke-Free Campus By David Espeland Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) has been working with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services to implement a “Smoke-Free Campus” that prohibits smoking (including “vaping”) anywhere on FMC property starting September 1, 2016. Smoking has been prohibited inside FMC buildings since the late 1990’s, but will now be extended to include all of its parking lots, sidewalks, landscaped areas, etc., as well as its remote properties, such as the Wibaux Clinic and its rental housing elsewhere in Baker. The decision to implement this change was collectively made by FMC’s managers and ratified by the Board of Trustees. It is based on a statewide effort (and national trend), which has currently reached over 72% of all hospitals in Montana. Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in our country and in our state. Every year, about 1,400 Montanans die prematurely from tobacco-related diseases and many more suffer from its personal and financial impacts. More deaths are caused in the United States each year by to-
By Daris Howard Starting at 5 A.M., we loaded the horses in the trucks, and were quickly on our way. We hoped to get across the meadows of the Bechler Wilderness in Yellowstone National Park before the day grew too hot. If we didn’t, the sun would burn down on us mercilessly. But even more importantly, the meadows of Yellowstone have mosquitos and horseflies about the size of B59s. The cool evening temperatures keep them dormant until about noon. Once they come to life, they can suck the blood out of a troop of boys and a herd of horses in minutes. Think of it as being locked in a Red Cross blood drive without the benefit of cookies. Once at the Ranger station, we boys set about saddling the horses while our leaders went inside to make sure all the permits were in place. By the time they came out, we had laid out the gear trying to equalize the weight on the horses. When a leader grabbed Rod’s duffle bag to hoist it on, he let out a groan. “Rod, what do you have in this thing, an anvil?” Rod laughed. “Of course not. I just have essential things.” The leader looked skeptical, but lifted the bag onto the horse. The horse quivered at the added weight, but bore it faithfully. Everything took longer than we had hoped, and it was almost 10:00 before we were moving out of the ranger station. We pushed as fast as we could, past Boundary Creek and onward, but it was nearly noon by the time we reached the edge of the meadow. We gave the horses one last drink, and then moved out at a fast walk. It is about a 2 hour crossing, and we weren’t even halfway when a dark, ominous cloud of insects struck. The horses swatted and kicked at them, and finally, one went berserk, kicking and bucking, causing the others to join in. Soon our gear lay strewn across the meadow. We used up almost all of our insect repellent spraying the horses and us, and then we started the long job of gathering everything and repacking. As we did, we came across the contents of Rod’s duffle bag. “Hey, Rod,” Curley shouted, “what’s all this?” Everyone gathered to look as Rod scooped his belongings back into the bag. There was a now broken mirror, a half a dozen hair brushes, and five types of hair spray. “It looks like you brought a whole salon,” Rick gasped. “You never know when you will need this stuff,” Rod said defensively. “Are you planning to go on a moonlight walk with a female moose?” Curly teased. Rod just glared at him. We wanted to dump all the junk, but our leaders said we couldn’t litter, so we had to pack it back on. We reached our campsite just as a deluge started, and we rushed around trying to get our big tent up. When the rain quit, while the rest of us set about putting the camp together, Rod decided he was too tired, and laid down for a nap. We tried to light a fire, but everything was wet, and our match supply was dwindling fast. That was when Curly hit on a plan. He disappeared into the tent and came out carrying Rod’s five cans of hair spray. He took one and sprayed the wood. He lit it, and it burned for a brief time, then it died. He sprayed it again and repeated the process. Eventually he just stood there and sprayed it every time it started to go down. By the time Rod came wandering sleepy eyed out of the tent, the last can of hair spray was barely puffing air, but the fire was roaring Rod looked at the pile of empty cans and gasped. “What have you done with my stuff?” Curly shrugged. “You were right. They actually do have a use up here.”
bacco use than by all deaths from alcohol use, motor vehicle injuries, HIV, illegal drug use, suicides, fires, and murders combined. On average, adults who smoke cigarettes die 14 years earlier than nonsmokers. (Daris Howard, award-winning, syndicated columnist, playwright, and author, can be contacted at FMC is anticipating a number of benefits as daris@darishoward.com; or visit his website athttp://ww.darishoward.com) result of this policy. It is expected that the health and the productivity of its workers will We hold a regular weekly increase as a result of an increase in overall cattle and feeder cattle sale health status. In addition, according to various every Wednesday. studies, patients who do not smoke recover We buy sheep and weigh-up quicker and have fewer complications. The horses every Thursday. smoking ban will also display an example of Special Sales as advertised. Give us a call to visit about your marketing plans. healthy lifestyles for patients and for the community, all of whom look to FMC as role modOpen 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. els for health and wellness. Wed., Aug 31: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale For those who wish to quit smoking, the State Wed., Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale & Wed., Sept 7: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Customer Appreciation Sale of Montana has information about free or low Wed., Sept 14: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Thrus., Oct 6: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & cost assistance which can be obtained by callWed., Sept 21: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Bull Sale ing 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Since its inception in Wed., Sept 28: Regular Sale w/Yearling Sale Wed., Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale 2004, the Quit Line has helped thousands of Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. Montanans overcome their addiction to tobacco. FMC would like to ask the community 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, to join them in presenting a unified effort to please call Lemmon Livestock at curb smoking on FMC’s properties. Paul Huffman Owner/Manager 605-374-5675 or cell 605-645-2493 605-374-3877 or C & D Yards Baker, Montana 406-778-3282 Clint Ehret Baker Field Rep. 406-772-5522 800-822-8853
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Block Management: Behind the Scenes of Region 7’s Huge Access Program By Marla Prell, Information Officer of MFWP Telephones at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 headquarters were ringing off the hook Monday morning, with sportsmen and women looking to secure reservations on Block Management Areas. It was the first day people could get contact information for landowners participating in the region’s Block Management Program and line up dates to hunt this fall. BM personnel were set up in the conference room to receive walk-in hunters and answer phones. Bea Sturtz, Cori Enders and Joyce Shumway fielded one call after another, dispensing phone numbers and other details about participating properties. Tables were stocked with access guide books, maps and brochures. Access guides became available at the office August 15, and FWP mailed out nearly 200 copies to hunters on a waiting list. Landowners’ contact information is not in the guides, but hunters can request five contacts and five maps per day from FWP. The demand is steady enough that BM moves its operations from upstairs to the ground floor from early August through December. Statewide, 1,262 landowners are enrolled in Block Management, allowing access to 7,234,628 acres. “It’s become a high-profile program that hunters depend on and the department depends on to help ensure that hunters have the ability to help manage public wildlife on private lands,” said Alan Charles, statewide landowner/sportsman relations coordinator. Charles is formerly from Miles City but is now based in Helena. Miles City’s Region 7 has both the largest amount of private land ownership (76 percent) and the largest BM program in the state, with 320 cooperators enrolling about 1.67 million private acres. For 2016, 264 Block Management Areas will provide access to more than 2,290,000 acres of private, state and federal lands in 13 southeastern Montana counties. According to the 2016 BM Hunting Access Guide, “Region 7 produces, on average, 25 percent of the state’s annual mule deer harvest, 10 percent of the white-tailed deer harvest, 35 percent of the antelope harvest and 5 percent of the elk harvest.” The region also supports populations of six species of upland birds and a variety of waterfowl for diverse hunting opportunities. Last year, almost 44,000 resident and non-resident hunters utilized the program in Region 7. When asked if he thinks people grasp the scope of the program here, Block Management Coordinator Travis Muscha said, “I don’t think people really understand the size of the region and the amount of property and the amount of people that are running through here.” What does that mean for the area economy? Hunters – especially non-residents - buy licenses, gas, groceries and hunting supplies, plus they eat at area restaurants and stay in area hotels. In 2011, the most recent year for which figures are available, FWP estimated that Block Management hunting brought an economic impact of $22,856,119 in Region 7 alone. Compared to the state’s cost of administering
the local program $1,067,852 in 2015 - it’s a huge return. Hunters foot the bill for it through portions of various license fees. FWP has a formula based on hunter surveys and other data to determine how much resident and non-resident hunters who utilize BM spend. For instance, 2011 figures showed that resident elk hunters spent an estimated $85 per day, while non-residents spent $399.50 a day. The figures vary for each species, and of course non-residents pay more for licenses, gas and lodging. The resident and non-resident spending totals per day for deer in 2011 were $65.88 and $182.75, respectively; for antelope $61.63 and $231.63; for upland birds $65.35 and $386.70; and for waterfowl $53.45 and $334.56. Muscha is often asked what he does when it’s not big game hunting season, but the reality is that the logistics of Block Management stretch from January through December. “A lot of people, they don’t think it’s a full-time job, but it’s all year, and that’s not even enough time,” he said. The nearly inch-thick report from the 2015 program breaks down by month the countless tasks that need to be handled, including updating GIS databases, holding appreciation dinners, preparing contracts, printing access guides, visiting landowners, signing contracts, hiring seasonal staff, answering hunters’ questions, putting up sign-in boxes, taking reservations, resolving conflicts and sorting thousands of comment cards. Charles noted that Region 7 is the only office that dedicates a room and personnel during big game season for walk-in BM hunters, which he dubs “the war room.” “The region has added an extra layer of assistance that many hunters and landowners have come to appreciate,” he said, adding that other regions are taking note. Referring to his administrative assistant, Bea Sturtz, Muscha said, “Bea, she’s the backbone of this regional program. She takes care of processing all the contracts, she takes care of getting all the access guide requests taken in and mailed out, she puts landowners’ supplies together and mails them out, she takes phone calls and gives out most of the info. Without that position, we couldn’t deliver the program at the level we do.” Meanwhile, Muscha and two seasonal Hunter Access Technicians are busy putting up boxes with maps and permission slips at 102 Type 1 BMAs throughout the region, which allow hunters to sign themselves in. At the end of September, Muscha will add 10 more techs, who will be stationed in mobile offices at Sand Springs, Hysham, Colstrip, Powderville and Ekalaka to issue permission on behalf of landowners on Type 2 BMAs who request an FWP presence. When asked if he was surprised that this size of staff could administer such a massive program, Muscha replied, “No, I’m not surprised, because of the quality of people we have working here.” “I’m proud that we’re able to do that,” Charles said. Charles stressed that landowners are most appre-
ciative of the services that FWP provides on the ground, saying, “That’s a key element of keeping gates open on private land, is having a presence, having someone to keep an eye on things.” One of the most time-consuming tasks is enrolling landowners, even if many are the same cooperators from previous seasons. But according to Muscha, the time spent is vital to the program. He has visited with nearly all of the 320 area cooperators either in person or by telephone. “Maybe the most important and unique thing compared to the rest of the state is that we do go out and meet with every landowner and renew the contract. Most other regions don’t do that - they mail them out,” Muscha said. Contract renewals typically begin in April and enrollment runs until mid-July, during which Muscha and staff from the wildlife and enforcement divisions visit cooperators. “The first step is just starting to form that relationship, because that’s really the most important thing we’re doing is working on that relationship with the landowner,” Muscha said. In the spring Muscha gets calls from cooperators asking when FWP is coming out, because they haven’t heard from him yet. “They expect to see us at least once a year, if not more,” he said, smiling. Block Management offers a small incentive for landowners to allow hunters access: $11 per hunter per hunter day, with a cap of $12,000 per year. They also receive a free hunting or fishing license and a free subscription to FWP’s magazine, Montana Outdoors. Since cooperators could make more through private leases or outfitting, Muscha is convinced that they sign up for reasons beyond money. “We had 130 cooperators this year that reached 20 years or more in the program,” he said. “I think the reason they continue to do it is, one, they believe in public access, they like having wildlife, they like seeing wildlife, they like being able to manage wildlife, then because of the relationship that’s been built since 1985, when it (BM) started.” Their positive experiences tend to influence their neighbors, which helps FWP to enroll new members. Muscha also hopes cooperators pass their attitudes on to the next generation. But where there’s no history with the program,
he finds there’s still a lack of understanding about what it entails. “There’s a pretty big misconception about Block Management,” Muscha said. “From the landowners’ perspective, most people think it’s just open access – you have to allow anybody and everybody on the property, which is not true. You tell me how you want to manage hunting and wildlife, and we’ll make it work. They retain 100 percent control of hunting and management, they can limit the number of hunters per day, split the ranch up into pasture assignments, send people where they’re most comfortable. We don’t tell landowners what to do, they tell us how they want to do it.” Once they learn FWP is not taking over the hunting, Muscha finds they are much more receptive to the program. Charles echoes that view. “It’s the relationship between the department and the landowner that conveys respect for private property rights,” he said. “We don’t lease, we don’t take control. This agency uses Block Management as an important way to show appreciation both for the habitat landowners provide and also for the access they provide on a voluntary basis.” Montana’s Block Management model is designed to meet the individual landowner’s needs, and Charles believes that’s why it’s been so successful. “We need to fight to keep the flexibility that we currently have in the program,” he said. “Everyone looks a little different, and there’s a tendency to want to make it one size fits all because it’s easier to administer, but I think that would be the demise of the program. The ability to walk up to the landowner, sit down and say, ‘How do you want to manage your land,’ I think that’s going to be critical into the future.” Muscha believes Block Management is key to meeting the growing need and desire for public access from sportsmen, noting, “We’re losing access every day.” But it’s much more than just an occupation for him. “The biggest reward for me is being able to have a job where I can ensure that there’s going to be access for my kids and the next generation - access now and access into the future – and just to be a part of it,” he said.
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Public invited to comment on proposed fishing regulation adjustments By Marla Prell, Information Officer of MFWP Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comment on proposed adjustments to the fishing regulations for 2017. Review the proposals and comment online now through Sept. 12, 2016, at fwp.mt.gov. The proposals would mean relatively minor changes in most places and are largely aimed at clarifications that make the regulations easier to understand and a few harvest adjustments. FWP completes a comprehensive review of fishing regulations and submits recommendations for more substantial changes every four years. The next major review cycle will be completed in 2019, to be included in the 2020 fishing regulations. Joel Tohtz, FWP’s Fisheries Bureau Chief, says that the most significant changes in this off-cycle review year are proposals that would place seasonal (Dec through mid-May) fishing closures on several Hebgen Lake tributaries to offer spawning protection to Rainbow Trout. These proposed changes, along with others, are available for review and comment on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov through September 12 at 5 p.m., and the Fish & Wildlife Commission will make final decisions on the regulations at their October. 13, meeting in Helena. Comments may also be mailed to FWP Fisheries Division— Attn: Joel Tohtz, P.O. Box 200701; Helena, MT 59601; or email to fwpfsh@mt.gov.
The God Talk We hear that your men have the God talk. Said a tribesman with piercing black eyes. “Come and give my people the God talk Under Africa’s bright burning skies. My father has not heard the God talk The time of his passing is near. He knows nothing of your God of mercy. He comes to his closing in fear. “Why won’t you come give us your God talk? How long have you known of this love? My people are destined to burn They know not this journey above. The blond mission men stood there helpless There was only so much they could do. And only so many resources And always their helpers too few. The heart broken plea is so haunting The need for the “God Talk” so vast. Oh come let us thrust in the sickle ‘ere the harvest forever is past. By Prairie Singer In the year of 1984
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option. Call 406-975-6236 for details. 35-36c __________________________ HELP WANTED: Fallon County is accepting applications for the position of a permanent part-time Library Aide at the Fallon County Library. This position performs a variety of activities which promote and support use of library resources, delivering high quality library programs and services to the community. Interacts with patrons providing assistance in identifying or locating materials in the collection; checks library resources in and out. Sorts books, publications, and other items according to classification code and returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas. Successful applicants will hold a high school diploma or equivalent; previous experience working in a library setting is preferred. Must possess or be eligible for a Montana driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to a pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks. Benefits include but are not limited to optional enrollment in Health Insurance and Public Employees Retirement. Fallon County is an equal opportunity employer. We reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Closing Date: Friday, September 2, 2016 at 5 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 Stacey Moore 406-778-8175 or Julie Straub 406-778-8164. 34-36c __________________________ 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: 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). Application deadline August 31. Call 406-778-2266 for more information. 32tfc
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__________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We would like to thank everyone from the Baker Fire and Police Departments and the ambulance crew who responded to our home last Wednesday when we had a vehicle catch fire in our garage. We appreciate their speedy arrival and all of their concern. Also, thank you to our friends and neighbors who called to check on us. Forst and Kim Eichhorn 35c __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: A very sincere thank you to the EMT’s of the Baker Ambulance Squad who assisted with the transport of my wife and our mom Darla to the Baker Hospital and Airport on Saturday, August 20th. Also, want to say thank you to the Doctor and Staff at the Hospital for the care she was given while there. All of you did a fantastic job. A special thanks to Lisa (she worked for Darla). Richard Carlson & Family 35c
LEGALS __________________________ INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA-4275–DR-MT The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by a severe tornado on of June 11, 2016. This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) and Hazard Mitigation 404 Grant (HMGP) programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 51215206. Under a major disaster declaration (FEMA-4275-DR-MT) signed by the President on August 03, 2016, Fallon County has been designated as adversely affected by the disaster and eligible for PA. All jurisdictions in Montana are eligible to apply for assistance under the HMGP. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect historic properties, river and stream water quality, floodplains or wetlands, threatened and endangered species or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage. For routine activities, this will be the only public notice provided. Subsequent public notices regarding such projects will be published if necessary, as more specific information becomes available. FEMA also intends to provide HMGP funding to the State of Montana to mitigate future disaster damages. These projects may include construction of new facilities, modification of existing and undamaged facilities, relocation of facilities out of floodplains, demolition of structures, or other types of projects to mitigate future disaster damages. In the course of developing project proposals, subsequent public notices will be published, if necessary, as more specific information becomes available. As noted, this may be the only public notice regarding the abovedescribed actions under the PA and HMGP programs. Interested persons may obtain information about these actions or a specific project by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region VIII Office Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225. Comments should be sent in writing to Nancy Casper, Federal Coordinat-
ing Officer (FCO), at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice. 35-36p
MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Baker, MT will hold a public hearing at which time any person may appear to comment or submit written testimony concerning a proposal to raise 7.31 mills for the purpose of increased expenditures for the permissive medical levy for the employer share of group health insurance premiums. The passage of this proposal is subject to Montana Code Annotated 2-9-212. The hearing will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 7:45 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 Fallon Ave SW, Baker, MT. The person to contact for further information is City Clerk, Kevin Dukart at 406-778-2692. Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer City of Baker 35-36c MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL BUDGET HEARING The City Council of the City of Baker, MT has completed the preliminary operating budget for Fiscal year 2017. Said budget is open for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at 10 Fallon Ave SW, in Baker, MT, during regular business hours. The Baker City Council will hold a public hearing on said budget proposal at which time any person may appear to comment or submit written testimony concerning the proposal. The hearing will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 8 p.m. in the Fallon County Courtroom at 10 Fallon Ave SW, Baker, MT. The person to contact for further information is City Clerk, Kevin Dukart at 406-778-2692. Following said hearing the Baker City Council will consider Final adoption of the Operation Budget for Fiscal year 2017. Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer City of Baker 35-36c MNAXLP _____________________ LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the City Clerk for the City of Baker, MT, that a resolution of intention to levy and assess a special assessment on property within the City of Baker Special Improvement District No. 34 to defray the costs of extending the City’s sanitary sewer is on file in the City Clerk’s office and subject to inspection for a period of ten days. The semi-annual assessment for each benefited parcel and the due dates of payment (November 30 and May 31 each year) is listed on Exhibit “B” to Resolution of Intent No. 658 filed in the Clerk’s office. Property owners within Special Improvement District No. 34, as determined by the last completed assessment roll, or persons known to have an ownership interest in the property, objecting to the special assessment on their property, are notified that the City Council will hear all objections to the final adoption of the resolution for the special assessment on September 7, 2016, at 7:15 p.m. in the Courtroom of the County-City Administration Building, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT. Date this 18th day of August, 2016. Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer 35c
MNAXLP __________________________ LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the City Clerk for the City of Baker, MT, that a resolution of intention to levy and assess a special assessment on property within the
REAL ESTATE
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Baker, MT Assisted Living - Immediate Opening Fun, comfortable, and relaxed homelike setting
Needing reliable, kindhearted caregiver part-time shift, 5 - 9 p.m. some weekdays with every other weekend, C.N.A. preferred not required. Call Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 or stop by and pick up an application
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 City of Baker Special Improvement District No. 35 to defray the costs of extending the City’s water distribution system is on file in the City Clerk’s office and subject to inspection for a period of ten days. The semi-annual assessment for each benefited parcel and the due dates of payment (November 30 and May 31 each year) is listed on Exhibit “B” to Resolution of Intent No. 659 filed in the Clerk’s office. Property owners within Special Improvement District No. 35, as determined by the last completed assessment roll, or persons known to have an ownership interest in the property, objecting to the special assessment on their
property, are notified that the City Council will hear all objections to the final adoption of the resolution for the special assessment on September 7, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the County-City Administration Building, 10 West Fallon Avenue, Baker, MT. Date this 18th day of August, 2016. Kevin J. Dukart Clerk/Treasurer 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 __________________________________________ NW Montana Real Estate. Several large acreage parcels. Company owned. Bordered by National Forest. 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 __________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commer-
cial-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 _________________________________________ KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com __________________________________________ WANTED: COLLECTOR buying Old Comic Books with original cover prices of 10 cents to 12 cents. Also buying pre-1960 Jukeboxes. Call Tim, 303-517-9875, Colorado. __________________________________________
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Classifieds Continued from page 10 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Tuesday, September 13, 2016 7 p.m. Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for a variance request submitted by Farmers Union Oil of Baker. The Farmer’s Union Oil of Baker is requesting a variance to allow a new fuel canopy overhang to come within one foot of the property line. The property is located at 303 W. Montana Ave., Baker, MT, in the Milwaukee Fourth Addition, Block 38, lots 6-9. City of Baker Zoning Ordinance #353: 17.12.040-General Commercial #(d)6 requires a 10 foot setback from the property line. 17.08.120 – Variance. A “variance” means the approved relaxation or adjustment of the strict application of the terms of these regulations where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of these regulations will result in the following: (a) where it is an unnecessary hardship; (b) where it will not be contrary to public interest; (c) where the spirit of this title will be observed and substantial justice done; and (d) where the relaxation or adjustment of these regulations will not be detrimental to the surrounding properties. All materials pertaining to this public hearing can be viewed at the Fallon County Planning Department. Please make public comment to the Planning Department through email at plannersec@midrivers.com;via telephone 406-778-8111 or 406978-8111; or through mail at PO Box 1134, Baker, MT 59313. 35-37c
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____________________________ NOTICE Mid-Rivers Wireless offers cellular telephone service and two low-income telephone assistance programs as outlined on page 37 of our 2016 Montana/Dakota Regional Telephone Directory. Lifeline provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce monthly service charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers. Link up provides Federal Universal Service support to reduce service connection and line extension charges paid by qualifying low-income residential customers residing on Tribal Lands. These assistance services are non-transferable and allow for only one discount to be applied to a qualifying household. Eligibility standards for the above government assistance programs are determined by the Federal Communications Commission and state commissions. Please contact the Mid-Rivers Wireless office in Baker at 406-778-2812 or 1-800-452-2288 for further information. __________________________
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016
NOTICE Person listed below has thirty (30) days to respond to this notice from issue date pertaining to Gas City Storage Units. Unit 56 - Tammy Hunt Gas City Rental LLC PO Box 241 Glendive, MT 59330 406-939-0123 34-35c __________________________ 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 __________________________ 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 76-2306, 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
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
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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, 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
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PUBLIC RELEASE FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS Baker Public Schools 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 MNAXLP 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. Darcy L. Wassmann, PC Children from households whose income is within the limits of the chart below may be eligible for free Attorney at Law or reduced-price meals. To apply, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. ApP.O. Box 1136 plications may be submitted at any time during the year. Program officials may verify information subBaker, MT 59313 mitted on the application. Households will be notified of eligibility determination. Households who choose Telephone: (406) 778-2422 to decline free meal benefits should contact the school district. Facsimile: (406) 778-3466 darcywassmann@midrivers.com INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Attorney for the Personal (Effective From July 1, 2016 To June 30, 2017) Representative Free Reduced Price 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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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
Appreciation to the
American Lutheran Church for another year of dedication to the
Cowboy Church Ministry. The Cowboy Church is in its 10th year of services at the Fallon County Fair & Rodeo.
The Firefighters of the
Baker Fire Department would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who supported us during our annual raffle at the Fallon County Fair and throughout the year. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated.
RAFFLE WINNERS: GUN - Bank of Baker FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Nancy Coldwell, Stacey Moore SMOKE ALARMS ABC Plus, Kelly DuCharme, Kramlick Ranch, and Denise Knoll
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
451
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Annual 21,978 29,637 37,296 44,955 52,614 60,273 67,951 75,647
7,696
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
642
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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: Jon Wrzesinski, P.O. Box 659, Baker, MT 59313, 406-778-3329. 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. 34-35c ________________________________________________________
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016
THANKS to all who supported the 2016 Fallon County Fair 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale! Due to your participation, it was a resounding success! See you next year!
Fallon County 4-H Livestock Committee
First Place Indian Relay team
PRCA Rodeo and Indian Relay Race photos by Sherry Vogel
The Fallon County Fair would like to thank all of the fair goers and all of the great help that was behind the scenes for the fair. This big event takes the whole community to pitch in and Fallon County is Blessed with talented hard working people. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
2016 Fallon County 4-H - FFA Livestock Sale MARKET GOAT
MARKET BEEF Owner
Weight
Price/lb.
Buyer
Sayge Barkley (Grand) Tucker Turbiville (Reserve) Garrett Lesh Taylor Rieger Mattie Mastel Jacob Wang Taylyn Dukart Zoie Rost Cooper O’Connor Jolyn Rost Haylee Barkley Colton Turbiville Logan Scherman Sidny Scherman Seth Mastel Caleb Ploeger Bo Rost Cole Rost Madison O’Connor Ashlyn Lutts Jenna Paul Trinity Rieger Macee Hadley Riley Lutts
1290 1300 1130 1430 1150 1270 1350 1405 1175 1285 1370 1555 1090 1240 1375 1475 1215 1380 1215 1335 1305 1360 1405 1405
$4.30 $3.00 $2.50 $3.10 $3.00 $3.50 $3.50 $2.00 $3.50 $2.75 $2.60 $3.00 $2.75 $2.25 $2.50 $3.00 $2.25 $2.50 $4.85 $3.50 $2.25 $2.50 $3.25 $3.00
Bank of Baker Dakota Western Bank Bank of Baker Woody’s Trucking Dakota Community Bank Stevensons Funeral Home Thee Body Shop Diamond J Consturction Bank of Baker Bank of Baker Dakota Community Bank Spiffy’s Scranton Equity Diamond J Redi-Mix Trendline Equipment Superior Care Villa Miles City Livestock Commission Adamson Construction Griffith Excavating Prairie Lumber Corner Bar Diamond J Redi-Mix Baker Metal & Recycling Elm Creek Ranch
MARKET SWINE Jacob Wang (Grand) Jolyn Rost (Reserve) Trinity Rieger Jessica Stark Alissa Bohle Zoie Rost Isaac Nemitz Haylee Barkley Taylor Rieger Rilee Pettersen Logan Scherman Cole Rost Sayge Barkley Seth Mastel Sidny Scherman Kalob Bollinger Mattie Mastel
270 225 355 260 360 215 325 275 260 280 325 260 290 300 295 260 280
$25.50 $4.00 $3.50 $14.00 $5.50 $5.00 $6.00 $15.00 $8.00 $7.00 $5.00 $9.00 $10.00 $9.00 $9.00 $15.00 $8.50
Adamson & Sons Construction Diamond J Construction Mid-Rivers Communications Nolan Verke Thee Body Shop Agri Insurance Bank of Baker Spiffy’s Farmers Union Oil of Baker Bank of Baker JES Construction Rost Ranch Spiffy’s Scranton Equity Corner Bar JC Heiken Angus & Sons Farmers Union Oil of Baker
MARKET SHEEP Jessica Stark (Grand) Jessica Paul (Reserve) Chloe Tudor Jaeda Paul Anika Ploeger Jenna Paul Kaytlynn Gaub Kennedy Lyson Aspen Alderman Sidny Scherman Donnie Steen Austin Gaub Logan Scherman
140 125 135 110 155 125 100 130 130 110 110 90 95
$5.50 $6.50 $4.25 $5.50 $6.00 $6.50 $5.00 $8.00 $4.00 $3.75 $7.25 $7.25 $7.25
Bank of Baker Ismay Grain Batterman Law Office Southeast Electric Western Ranch Supply Adamson Construction West Plains Implement Insurance Store Bank of Baker Runnings Dakota Community Bank G & G Garbage Batterman Law Office
Colton Turbiville (Grand) Terrell Koenig (Reserve) Rachael Lowery Seth Mastel Jolyn Rost Tucker Turbiville Zoie Rost Mattie Mastel Taylyn Koenig Bo Rost Aspen Alderman Sidny Scherman Cole Rost
$1300.00 $900.00 $625.00 $650.00 $650.00 $650.00 $575.00 $450.00 $850.00 $475.00 $375.00 $650.00 $475.00
Sieler Ranch Ploeger Ranch Adamson & Sons Construction Dakota Community Bank Farmers Union Oil of Beach Runnings Farmers Union Oil of Beach Runnings Lutts Ranch & Barkley Ranch Mid-Rivers Dennis Koenig Dakota Farm Equipment Farmers Union Oil of Baker
MARKET POULTRY Bo Rost (Grand) Jolyn Rost (Reserve) Cole Rost Zoie Rost Logan Scherman Sidny Scherman
$400 $275 $175 $175 $275 $275
Dakota Community Bank Hanging W Meats Thee Body Shop Justin Wolbaum Farmers Union Oil of Baker Mark & Dena Kirschten
MARKET RABBIT Logan Scherman (Grand) Kane Olsen (Reserve) Logan Graham Mattie Mastel Sidny Scherman Seth Mastel Aspen Aldeman
$175 $250 $525 $275 $200 $325 $250
Dakota Community Bank Fortress Development Mike Sonsalla Todd & Molly Barkley Farmers Union Oil of Beach Don & Margaret Sonsalla Bank of Baker
FRIEND OF 4-H & FFA PLAQUE Horizon Implement - 4-H - $1,000 Farmers Union Oil of Baker - 4-H - $600 Dakota Community Bank - Baker FFA - $875 West Plains Implement - Plevna FFA - $1,500
Thank You For Supporting Our 4-H & FFA Youth!
2016 4-H & FFA Awards Contributors 101 Cattle Company • Agri Insurance •Todd & Molly Barkley • Baker CowBelles • Big Hill Boarding LLC • Bracket Butte Ranch • Bruce & Mardi Brown • C & M Oilfield Service • Circle R Steel & Insulation, LLC • Cowpoke Trucking Inc. • Crawford’s Construction, Inc. • Crescent Cross Ranch LLC • D&M Solutions, Inc. • Dave’s Welding • Equity Co-op • F&D Oilfield Maintenance •Fallon County Vet Clinic • Family of Faye Koenig • Farmers Union Oil of Baker • First State Bank of Golva • Gray, Inc. • Kono Family • Marge Griebel • Gunrunner • James R Campbell DDS • K&S Electric • Leibee Vigortone • Jerry Losing & Jill Whiteman • Medicine Rocks Ranch • Northwest Farm Credit Services • Todd & Melissa Ploeger • Q.T., Inc. • Quality Transportation, Inc. • Don & Eileen Rieger • Rising Angus Ranch • Rost According & Tax Service Rost & Mackay Fencing • S Bar X Bar Ranch (J Robert Rusley) • Eugene & Fran Sonsalla • Mike & Joni Sonsalla • Steve & Bonnie Spriggs • Steen, Farms, Inc. • Steve & Jan Stickney • Superior Care Villa LLC • Thee Body Shop • TNT Cattle Company • Townsend Accounting • Trendline Vermeer Sales • Allan Wang • West Plains Inc.
Fallon County 4-H/FFA would like to thank the following: Connie & Mike Lohof for the use of their scale to weigh the market livestock. Dale Hande & JK Kinsey for auctioneering. Bank of Baker and Willard Homemakers for free breakfast for 4-H/FFA livestock members & families. Insurance Store for providing Livestock Insurance. Leslie Bohle of Bohle Images for taking our market animal pictures. Roddy Rost Family for furnishing hay for the livestock exhibitors.