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New face in county government By Sherry Vogel Editor’s Note: In light of the Times attending the annual Fallon County budget adoption public hearing on Aug 29, and then asking the County Development Advisor to write an article for the newspaper (Sept 16, Issue # 38), it was apparent that the public sector, at large, had no idea who Mr. Rittal is, as many questions came into the Times office, addressed to the Gotta Question column. So it is pivotal to introduce the latest hired county administrator. Jason Rittal began his position as the Fallon County Development Advisor on June 1 of this year. Rittal, a native of Terry, Mont, received his Bachelors of Business Administration in 1994 from Montana State University in Bozeman. After graduation he worked in the private sector, for a Montana firm, doing project management for six years. Then he ventured out taking on his own contracts for five years. Later, moving to Miles City, he worked in the insurance industry where he was an agent for a couple of years. In 2008, he accepted a job with Eastern Plains Economic Regional Development Corp (EPEDC) as their first Executive Director. Rittal spent eight years in that

position prior to accepting his present job as Fallon County Development Advisor. EPEDC is a public benefit, regional economic development corporation, established in 2006. It is a 501c(3) non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of Montana. EPEDC derives its money partly from Federal, partly from state and other funds from the public sector. The corp is presided over by a 19member board of directors representing both the private and public sector. EPEDC serves the five counties of Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux, along with the communities of Baker, Ekalaka, Glendive, Plevna, Richey, Terry, and Wibaux. Although Rittal enjoyed his job with EPEDC, he was looking for a change. He loves eastern Montana and was not keen on moving elsewhere. So when the Fallon County Commission approached him to consider the new position that they were developing, he applied. When the Times asked Rittal to give an informal recap of the duties of County Development Advisor, the list is lengthy: grant writing/administration, lobbying and advocating, advising the commission on economic development issues / regional issues, capital

Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney (l) listens as Jason Rittal (r), County Developer explains the scope of destruction after the June the 11 tornado in Fallon County. Photo by Sherry Vogel

project coordination/monitoring, participating in groups that would have an economic impact on Fallon County. Rittal has ventured out into unknown territory, in one respect, seeing as the county position has just been newly created. The Fallon County Times sat down with Mr. Rittal presenting him with a questioner.

Times: “What do you see as the biggest challenges of being the County Development Advisor? Rittal: ”The fact that the position is new and community expectations are high. Proving the value will take time and require identifiable results. The FCWSD and Baker Lake projects

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Baker High School grad wins national honors Dennis, Center, delivers remarks with colleagues Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Paul McGann (l) and Deputy Director, Jean D. Moody-Williams (r). Photo Credit: Aaron Clamage/www.clamagephoto.com

Wagner receives Federal Employee of the Year

Luke Gonsioroski was crowned 2016 Homecoming King and Melissa Breitbach was crowned queen during cornonation held Monday, September 26. Photo by Sherry Vogel

By Sherry Vogel The Sammie awards are to Washington D.C., as the Grammy Awards are to Hollywood. News had caught up with the Fallon County Times on September 20 that a former Baker High School graduate was being awarded a prestigious Service to America Medal. In an effort to get a press release, it was discovered that an entire division of federal government offices was already closed as federal em-

ployees were gearing up for one of the biggest events on the east coast. Dennis Wagner, Director, Quality Improvement and Innovation Group, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Baltimore, MD was one distinguished recipient waiting to receive an award. He, with two of his colleagues, was receiving Federal Employee of the Year. Dennis Wagner, Baker High School – Class of 1980, is the son of Linda Wagner Hanley and the late Stanley Wagner

of Baker. He is the brother of Jake Wagner and Penny (Wagner) Dodge. Each year, it’s estimated that tens of thousands of people die in hospitals as a result of medical errors and avoidable infections. These preventable events not only result in the tragic loss of life, but also cost the nation’s hospitals billions of dollars annually and lead to patients losing trust in the health care system.

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Nelson vs. City of Baker lawsuit settled By Sherry Vogel Martin and Susan Nelson, Plaintiffs vs. City of Baker, Defendant came before the 16th Judicial Court in Fallon County with the honorable Judge Nicholas C. Murnion presiding on September 6, 2016. In a final pre-trial conference a Declaration Judgment was made to offer immediate means to resolve legal uncertainty for the litigants. Both parties agreed it is in their mutual interest to resolve their dispute by stipulation in order to avoid the continued costs, expenses and de-

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lays of continued protracted litigation. The City of Baker agreed to tender the sum of $5,000 to the Nelsons within 30 days of execution of this agreement. A Complaint for Declaratory Judgment was filed on April 10, 2015, in the 16th Judicial Court with Honorable George W. Hess presiding. The complaint stemmed from a dispute that arose when the Nelson’s received notice that their property “benefitted by” Special Im-

provement District (SID) No. 34. This SID was passed, approved and adopted by the City on April 2, 2014. The SID that was created for the purpose of making improvements to the District’s sanitary sewer collection system was then revised on October 15, 2014 for the purpose of updating the estimated costs of improvements. The Nelson’s filed a timely protest against the Revised Notice of Resolution, which was overridden by the City Council.

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FILES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, Oct. 6, 2006 -The Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is hosting a Customer Appreciation Dinner at Thee Garage Showroom on October 11. . .Kayle Prince, FNP-C will be joining the Fallon Medical Complex (FMC) medical staff in Baker as a family nurse practitioner. . .The second annual Big Hill Jackpot Shoot was held September 16-17. Attendance was good, in spite of the weather. . . The City of Baker is replacing an old sewer line on the west side of the Lake City Shopping Center with PVC pipe. . .Stage 1 fire restrictions and open burn bans were lifted September 20. . .Richard Sims, director of the Montana Historical Society, stopped in Baker October 1 where he met with the O’Fallon Historical Society and toured the O’Fallon Museum. . .Picture: Class of 1956 reunion. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, Oct. 4, 1996 -1996 homecoming king and queen are Ryan Lyson and Brandy Schillinger. . .The annual Salute to Education Banquet was held September 26. John Hecker, business and library instructor at Baker High School, was honored as the 1996 Teacher of the Year. Past recipients of Teacher of the Year include Don Dilworth, Jan Stickney, Ron Meredith, Dave Blake, Wayne Mangold and Joan Grammond. . .Brandon Stevenson is the grand champion winner for the 4-H Steer Carcass. . .Reynolds Supermarket October Employee of the Month is Shawn Donelson. . .Dan Murphy is pictured with Pam Owens and the trophy he won out of a field of 20 players in The Tavern’s pool league. . .Dustin Varner is this week’s Pigskin Picks Football Contest winner. . .The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will celebrate its 25th year during National RSVP Week from October 5-12. . .Gene Hanson, team roper from Baker, won the heeling buckle and a trophy for heading at Golva, ND on September 14. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 2, 1986 -Nearly 300 people attended the open house of the Parkview Retirement Complex Sunday. . .September 27 the Baker FFA sponsored a livestock judging competition at their district meeting. Winners include Amy Lutts, Laura Lantis, Katrina Rusley, Shawn Lantis, Ward Clark, Jared Singer, Greg Logar, Don Bruha, Todd Barkley and Jeff Greenlee. . .Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church of Plevna will hold their 75th Jubilee Celebration on October 25-26. . .Randash Motors announces their new 1987 cars are in. Stop in for free coffee and doughnuts October 8. . .D.D.’s Super Valu’s October-

fest specials are pork roast $.98 lb.; pork steak $1.09 lb.; Geno’s homemade smoked sausage $1.59. . .Mark Thielen, son of Pete and Ruth Thielen, took the enlistment oath August 19 at Butte. He will go to recruit training at the Naval Training Center at San Diego. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 30, 1976 -Local Montana State University students practice teaching this fall in area schools are LuRae Bechtold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Bechtold, teaching at Monforton in Bozeman; Susan Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiseman and daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Nelson, at Manhattan High; and Synneva Stickel, granddaughter of Paul Straub of Plevna, at Lewis and Clark Jr. High in Billings. . .Mike Wang, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wang, was killed about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday as a result of a single vehicle traffic accident between Culbertson and Wolf Point. . .Following several years of losses by the Baker Spartan football team, they took home a win at the Wolf Point homecoming game last Saturday. . .Three Baker girls will be competing in the Miss Eastern Montana Pageant to be held in Glendive October 17. Carol Gill, Patti Randash and Lori Keirle will all be vying for the title with their talents and beauty. . .Plevna has welcomed a new family with the coming of Ken and Jane Hagen and their two children, Todd and Tammy. Ken is the new intern for the Peace Lutheran Church. . .The Northwest Real Estate and Insurance Company will be a new business enterprise for Baker beginning October 1. It is located in the rear office of the Fallon County Abstract. Although the business is new, it will be headed by Vic Uttke. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 6, 1966 -Louis Jensen, president of the Sportmen’s Club, and Charles Welch, Vernie Jacobsen and Marion Callen went to Miles City September 28 to attend a district meeting of the Montana Fish and Game Department. . .Mrs. Earl Jacobs was selected president of the Extension Homemakers in Fallon and Carter Counties at their annual fall session held in Ekalaka. . .The cross arms are now installed at the railroad crossing on Main Street, announced Mayor Ronald Shepherd at the regular meeting of the city council October 4. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 4, 1956 -“It was a rough trip, but I made it,” was the word that went to Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Weeks from their son, Sam, after traveling 375 miles to Bozeman via bike. . .U.S.

Senator Mike Mansfield accompanied by Mrs. Mansfield stopped in Baker briefly October 3 where he had made arrangements for a breakfast get together with local Democrats. . .An ordinance to have an inspector pass on qualifications for grounding, lightning arresters, guide wires, etc. so that television reception will be uniform within city limits was passed at the city council meeting Tuesday, October 2. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, Sept. 26, 1946 -W. Willard Moser and son Wallace R. Moser of Adrian, TX, have purchased the Ed Flastad ranch 32 miles south of Baker and will take possession November 17. Ed will retain his sheep and other livestock and intends to dispose of the bulk of them. . .Baker trounces Circle 31-6 in Friday’s game. . .Mr. and Mrs. Flace Phebus left Thursday for San Francisco to attend the National Legion convention. . .The polio scare in Baker has simmered down to two cases. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hand, who is hospitalized in Billings, and Clyde Burns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Burns. Clyde is recovering nicely. It is thought that Irene Burns may have had an attack but it left no paralysis. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 8, 1936 -The Red Butte Dam west of Baker is making a big showing on the landscape. It is expected to be finished by the next shift this month and then the ditches will be dug. The flume has been put in and the men are riprapping it as they go along. . .A reception will be held at the Community Church to welcome Rev. and Mrs. Spencer. . .The scarlet fever epidemic in Baker has made a rapid spread. One fatality has been reported. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, Oct. 7, 1926 -Cub Scouts turned out in full force Saturday afternoon and gathered up the rubbish on the downtown streets. It was piled near the old tennis court and set on fire in the evening. Workers enjoyed an apple and wiener roast. . .Mrs. D. J. Millard and Mrs. C. Erther left Monday for the biannual meeting of District No. 6 Federation of Women’s Clubs at Livingston. . .Mrs. Ed Jack-

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son and daughter Lolita have moved back to Baker from Forsyth. . .Attorney Chas. Dousman and Owen Cowden returned Wednesday from Minneapolis where they had been in conference with the Faribault men promoting the new oil well to be drilled on the Jones Griffith place. Mr. Cowden leaves tomorrow for Billings to secure a drilling rig and engage a drilling crew. . .Progress will be noted in the Times - advertisers were warning customers in 1926 to consider certain points when buying a radio. Now our businessmen are pointing out the vital facts to consider when buying a TV.

Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Twelve people came out to play pinochle September 25 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were three tables of four players. Winners were James Nielsen, Rosemarie Dahlman, Jay Gregory and Tootsie Hanson. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, October 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center.

Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12-1 p.m. to better serve you. For more information, please contact your Fallon/Carter Extension Office at 406-778-7110. Sept. 30-Oct. 2 - Montana 4-H Leadership ForumLewistown, MT October 4-5 - Positive Choices Youth Conference October 6 - Pest Management Tour October 10 - Holiday Office Closed October 13 - Shelterbelt Workshop- Ekalaka, MT

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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Made trip from Baker to Ismay in hour and fraction Frank Milkey of Marmarth who is to make the Yellowstone schedule trip from Baker to Ismay, made the run Wednesday morning to familiarize himself with the road. He was accompanied by J. Comstock of the Carpenter-Webster Lumber Co. They made the trip in one hour and six minutes, the required time being one hour. Fifty-five minutes is the schedule time from Marmarth to Baker, and the car making the trip will be driven by Frank Coer. At Baker, Coer will be relieved by J. W. Creel of the Baker Land and Loan Co., who will act as pacemaker for Milkey form Baker to Ismay. They will make the trip this afternoon. $58,000,000 is the amount the U.S. Government has agreed to appropriate for the improvement of the coast to coast Yellowstone Trail, on provision that it is demonstrated that the trip can be made in one hundred and twenty hours. _____________ • _____________

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

Small prairie fire Wednesday evening the little son of Wm. McNanney carried a lantern and some matches to his father who was doing chores in the barn. The boy delivered the lantern but not the matches. On his way back to the house he stopped to light one, the flame flaired up burning his fingers and he threw the match. It lodged in dry grass, immediately catching and in a short space of time a small prairie fire was raging, burning about 30 acres before it was extinguished. Plevna Herald.

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Wilma Rusley ________ A funeral service for Wilma Rusley, 71, of Baker, MT, was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker. Burial took place in Bonnievale Cemetery. Wilma passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND. Wilma Irene (Lacquement) Rusley was born January 20, 1945 in Borger, TX to Ralph Virgil Lacquement and Dorothy Irene Killman Lacquement. Their family traveled north with the oilfield, and there was one year when Wilma and her brother attended three different schools in one year. In 1959, they moved to Baker, and she was a member of the Class of 1963 - the first graduating class from the new Baker High School. She once said “I will never marry a rancher or live in the country”, but in October, she met John Robert Rusley, and on January 9, 1965, she married the love of her life. In 1967, they purchased the old Harold Rusley ranch, and to this union, three children - Robert Wayne, Phillip Bradley, and Katrina Angelina were born. She had a sparkle in her eyes and a love for her family. Her children and grandchildren made her very proud. She loved them with all of her heart. She did not like to miss any of their events, be it volleyball, softball, basketball, Bump-N-Run races, baseball, concerts, or the county fairs. She would just go and go. She also loved to go camping and fishing when she and Robert could sneak away from the ranch. She was the best organizer around - always writing it down and making a list. She could find and recall almost anything. Grammy could tell how many people came to the brandings and

what they brought. There was never a neighbor or a helping hand, crop adjuster, or brand inspector who would go hungry because they were always welcome at her table. Wilma traveled to many CowBelle and Cattlewomen conventions. She loved and supported the beef industry, and was an advocate for the land and natural resources. She was always giving to others and caring. She would share God's promises everywhere she would go, and was a light for the world and Jesus. She was a member of the Baker CowBelles where she served 36 years as President, served in the past as Vice President of MT Cattlewomen, and was current Parliamentarian for MT Cattlewomen at the time of her death. In addition, Wilma was a member of the Fallon County FFA Alumni, Beef Boosters, Rainbows, Mary Circle Bible Study, 101 Community Club, American National Cattlewomen, and a Life Member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Robert; her children Wayne (Sharina, Alexander, William, Christopher), Phillip (Lori, Dakotah, Maryssa), and Katrina (James, Kirsten, Garrett); her brother Kenneth Lacquement (Ida, Adam, Travis, Sarah); her brother-in-law Gary Rusley. She is preceded in death by her mother Dorothy and her father Ralph, and stepmother Rose Varner Lacquement. Memorials can be made in honor of Wilma Rusley to Baker CowBelles, Wibaux County 4-H, and Superior Care Villa. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Regina M. Bruha A funeral Mass for Regina M. Bruha, 80, of Buffalo, SD, formerly of Baker, MT, will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Baker with Father Philip Chinnappan celebrating. Burial will follow in Bonnievale Cemetery. Visitation for Regina will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a rosary and vigil service being held at 4 p.m. Regina passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Bowman Southwest Healthcare. Regina was born July 25, 1936 in Camp Crook, SD, the daughter of Walter and Mary Alta (Fosberry) Stuart. Growing up she at-

tended Country School at Plainview and Carter County High School, graduating with the class of 1954. Regina received her teaching certificate at Black Hills Normal College. She taught for two years at the Brown Ranch. On October 20, 1956, Regina married Edmond “Eddie” Bruha in Ekalaka, MT. Together they raised four children, Phil, Connie, Tom, and Don. For 22 years they ranched north of Baker, then moved to town in 1977. In 1980, they moved to Buffalo, SD where Eddie managed the Ludlow Grazing Association until Eddie passed away in 2014. Regina and Eddie enjoyed dancing (especially waltzes) and attending their children and grandchildren’s var-

ious activities. Regina enjoyed sewing quilts and clothes, decorating her Christmas tree, playing cards, canning, gardening, helping her children and grandchildren with 4-H projects, and listening to birds. Regina was a wonderful cook. She loved cooking for family holidays, brandings, and cooked for the Buffalo Senior Citizens for 20 years, Baker Hospital for ten years, and Nellies Baker Shop for two years. She was a member of Ollie Homemakers Club, Baker Cowbelles, Buffalo Lioness Club, Eastern Montana Fiddler Association and the Harding County Senior Citizens. Regina is survived by her children, Phil (Lona) Bruha of Dillon, MT, Connie Bruha-Smith (Special friend Rick Collins) of Nisland, SD, Tom (Traci) Bruha of Baker, MT, Don (Tammy) of

Buffalo, SD; grandchildren, Bobby (Kerri) Bruha, Clay (Kelsey) Bruha, Cole Bruha, Cameo Bruha, Tyler Bruha, Travis Bruha, Sterling Brown, Kordell Bruha; great-grandchildren, Khyra Bruha, KayLainn Bruha, Jay (Belinda) Smith and children, Ryan (Lindsey) Smith, Mike (Melissa) Smith and son; sisters, Mary June (Paul) Stuart of Jamestown, ND, Elsie Turbiville of Bowman, ND; brother, Ed “Bub” Stuart of Newell, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eddie; brothers, Harold “Sonny” Stuart, Bill Stuart; and infant sister Nellie. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Wayne Green Thomas Wayne Green, (78), surrounded by his family, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Tom was born November 8, 1937 in Baker, MT to Cecil Almon Green and Barbara E. Elaine (Jorgenson) Green. Elementary Education: First grade through grade three in Baker, MT. The remaining years in a one room country school near Bowman, ND. High School: Richland, WA. Military: On November 10, 1954, at the young age of 17, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served four years until his discharge September 11, 1958. Marriage: June 20, 1959 Tom was united in marriage to Sylvia Ann Njos in the little Lutheran country Church at Ladner, SD. Together, they lived a very brief time on a ranch in ND, then a brief time in Denver, CO, finally in late 1960, they moved to Riverside, CA where Tom, using his GI Bill benefits and driving a school bus, attended Riverside City College majoring in Business. While living in Riverside their children were born; daughter, Carmen and son, Mark. After one year of college, he was hired by Security 1st National Bank of California which began his banking career spanning approximately ten years beginning in Riverside, CA then Rialto, CA, Rhame, ND and finally in Yakima, WA. Both of us, cherishing the wide open country where we were raised, wanted to provide the same kind of life for our children. Therefore in April 1965 we moved from Riverside to ND where Tom worked at the Bank of Rhame, while at the same time, raised cattle and sheep on a ranch. In late 1966 Tom was hired in Seattle by National Bank of Commerce and transferred to the Yakima area, arriving December 15, 1966, where we made our permanent home. Later he

worked as a loan officer and inventory inspector at Pacific National Bank of Washington in Yakima through which he saw the opportunity of starting his own business in the Manufactured Housing Business. In 1970 Tom opened his first Dealership in Yakima operating it until 1979. During those years (in 1978) the business became the largest single independent Bendix Dealership in the entire United States. He semi-retired to the ranching business on a beautiful little spot in the Wenas area, located at the base of Cascades, raising cattle and sheep. He sold the ranch and returned to the Housing Industry in 1985. He chose Western Washington area to once again begin operation. Rochester, WA was the first location of his new business named Royal Homes, Inc. At one point, Royal Homes had stores in Olympia, Tacoma, Poulsbo, Wenatchee and again in Yakima. These stores were “family owned and operated.” During his 35+ years in this industry, the businesses earned numerous achievement awards in sales volume and customer service. Tom was one of the founding members of the Washington Mobile Home Dealers Association that eventually evolved to today’s “Northwest Housing Association.” Tom served on the Board of Directors for more than 25 years and served as President in 1993. In high school, Tom excelled in basketball and apparently was a skilled boxer in the Air Force. Through the years, Tom was a member of and/or participated in organizations such as Kiwanis, Rotary, YMCA and Yakima Country Club. In his years of fitness, he played racquetball but bowling, fishing and golfing were his favorite forms of recreation. It’s very difficult to follow the strict instruction that he gave us just prior to his passing. He said, “I don’t want a long drawn out

dissertation or embellishment for my obituary,” “keep it short.” Had he written his own, he probably would have said, “I was born, I lived and I died.” But, please bear with us, as we would like to share a bit about the man he was. He would not be at all surprised that I’m not following his orders. His love and commitment for his son, daughter, son-in-law and me ran deep – so deep, that it was difficult for him to verbally express his feelings. However, he didn’t fool us. We knew. We usually got his kudos for us via second hand, through someone else. He was constantly protecting, providing, guiding and, I might add, advising and directing. For all these things, we are forever grateful to him. He was quiet, reserved, thoughtful, kind and soft spoken. He was honest and fair in his dealings – a man of few words but always “thinking.” Only his family and long-time acquaintances knew of his quick wit and humor. Some of his parting words were giving credit to God for walking beside him throughout life. He reflected on his very humble beginnings, and especially the misfortune of losing his mother at his young age of 3 years 11 months. Therefore, he expressed his gratitude for the many good people, relatives, neighbors, teachers and others who cared for him and helped him grow up. It was these people who influenced and shaped his boyhood and teenage years. He, then, continued on to reminisce of his adult life and more recent years. He mentioned the many opportunities given him to prosper, enabling him to provide for his family and for the privileges and benefits of many fun fishing and golfing trips and travels to many places near and far such as Europe, Central America, Mexico and, especially, many trips to Hawaii – his favorite. He spoke of his gratitude for his family, friends, employees, business associates and the many good doctors who cared for him through the years and to the end

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– especially (the late) Dr. Donald Ballew and his current doctor, Dr. Gabriel Lascar both of whom he considered his friends. He was baptized as a child in Baker, MT and eventually became a long time member of the Lutheran Church. Due to numerous health issues over the past six – eight years, it became difficult for him to attend church or any other activity for that matter. Despite this fact, his church family was very important to him. Three pastors in particular that greatly influenced his life were his friends, (the late) Pastor Steve Morrison, Pastor Melvin Teske and Pastor Toby Joeckel. There is one very important thing that was included in his specific instruction and final words. He emphatically wanted it told to everyone. It was this: “I want everyone to know that Christ is my Savior!” Tom is lovingly survived by his wife, Sylvia; daughter, Carmen Lowrie (Glenn); son, Mark Green; sister, Sharon Myers, Montana; sister, Pamela “Barbara” Miller, Washington; brother, Richard Green (Robbie), California; sister, Karen Coonrad (Dan),Washington; sister, Pattie Bateman (Lynn), Washington; sister-in-law, Ruth Green, Oregon; six (6) nieces; nine (9) nephews and two (2) step-granddaughters. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Cecil Green; nephew, Warren Myers; brother-in-law, LaVern Miller; brother-in-law, Wayne Myers; former sister-in-law, Mary Alice Green and brother, John “Jack” D. Green. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Yakima, WA; Compassion International; or, to the charity of your choice. Visitation was held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Keith & Keith Funeral Home. A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 24, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Tom was laid to rest at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

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The Sophomore class decorated their hallway with Dr. Seuss characters and dressed up like characters from Dr. Seuss books. Pictured are: Marie Joergensen-Thing 1, Sheyanne JanewayCindy Lou Who, Dalton Herbst-(AKA Blue Fish), Thing 1-Amber Durden and Thing 2-Skyler Robinson.

Homecoming King Candidates Josh Stutts, (King) Luke Gonsioroski, Kadon Gentilini and Angus Lund Homecoming Queen Candidates Alivia Schulz, (Queen) Melissa Breitbach, Scotti Robinson,a nd Lexi Hartse with crown bearers, Kylie Schwartz and Mason Lecoe. Photo by Sherry Vogel

The sophomore class dressed up like characters from the book - THE OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton, and also decorated their hallway like scenes from the book. Pictured are Sean Shelhamer, Hunter Mashak, Tyler Dinardi, Sean Loutzenhizer, Adam Beyers, Bradley Kallevig, Terrell Koenig, and Jordan Schwindt.

Homecoming Coronation 2016 By Lilly Hanson The Baker High School homecoming king and queen were crowned at coronation on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. in the high school gym. Families and the whole student body attended to see who would be crowned homecoming 2016 royalty. The student body voted on homecoming king and queen last week. Spartanettes Madison Reddick and Autumn Law intro-

duced the candidates as they entered the gym. The crown bearers were Mason Lecoe and Kylie Schwartz. They led the way into the gym as the couples followed. Each couple was introduced as they stood in front of the student body and their families. The king candidates were then asked to step forward, as the candidates; Kadon Gentilini, Luke Gonsioroski, Josh Stutts and Angus Lund waited to see who would be king.

Spartanettes President Autumn Law moved the crown back and forth over their heads and then crowned the homecoming king: Luke Gonsioroski. The king then looked over at the piece of paper that said the name of who won queen and the queen candidates were asked to step forward. As the queen candidates: Melissa Breitbach, Lexi Hartse, Scotti Robinson and Alivia Schulz waited, the king hovered the crown over

their hands back and forth and then crowned the queen: Melissa Breitbach. Melissa Breitbach and Luke Gonsioroski became homecoming king and queen 2016 and will reign over the rest of the weekâ€™s homecoming events! Homecoming Royalty will be introduced at the homecoming football game at halftime on Friday night, and at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday between Varsity Volleyball games.

The senior class decorated their hallway like scenes from Harry Potter books. The seniors dressed like Harry Potter characters. Pictured are Melissa Breitbach, Scotti Robinson, Alivia Schultz, Anna Espeland, Taiken Goerndt, Megan Greiff, and behind them is Garett Putnam dressed in all black.

Spartans defeat the Indians By Andrew Craft and Dalton Herbst The Baker Spartans traveled to Lodge Grass on September 23, and soundly defeated the Indians 51-0. The Spartans scored 26 unanswered points in the first quarter. Early in the quarter Luke Gonsioroski threw a 76 yard pass to Cleet Wrzesinski with the PAT kick successful by Aaron Smith. In the first possession by Lodge Grass, Kadon Gentilini intercepted the ball and returned it for a seven yard touchdown, followed with a successful PAT kick by Aaron Smith. The Spartans remained unan-

swered by the Indians, and scored another touchdown with a 21 year run by Angus Lund, the PAT kick was successful by Aaron Smith. The Spartans received the ball one last time before the first quarter ended. Luke Gonsioroski threw to Cleet Wrzesinski for a three yard touchdown and the PAT failed, which ended the first quarter 26-0. In the second quarter, Dillon Cunningham scampered into the end zone on a a 15 yard run with the PAT kick successful by Aaron Smith, therefore ending the half with the Spartans leading 39-0. At the beginning of the third

quarter, Terrell Koenig scored on a one yard run, but the PAT failed. The Indians held their ground the rest of the third quarter ending it 45-0. In the fourth quarter, Nash Sauers sprinted into the end zone on a 13 yards run; the two point conversion failed. Offensively the Spartans rushed for 36/250 yards. Kadon Gentilini was 5/62 yards, Dalton Herbst was 5/39, and Terrell Koenig was 6/57 yards. The Spartans passed 10-24 for 230 yards. Luke Gonsioroski was 6-9 for 159 yards, Riley Oâ€™Donnell was 2-6 for 54 yards, and Kadon Gentilini was 2-7 for

Volleyball By Briana Sposili The Lady Spartan Varsity volleyball team played in the Dickinson tournament on September 23, 2016. In bracket play they lost against Williston (25-22) (25-21). Melissa Breitbach had 4 kills and 1 block; Wrenzi Wrzesinski 4 kills; Alivia Schultz 2 aces; Maddie Reddick 12 digs; Scotti Robinson had 7 assists. The Lady Spartans Varsity team also played Heart River while in Dickinson on September 24, and lost (25-22) (24-26) (14-25). Wrenzi Wrzesinski had 7 kills, 5 aces, and 24 digs; Maddie Reddick 7 kills; Melissa Breitbach 1 block; Scotti Robinson had 15 assists.

Support your local schools! Part-time Paraprofessional Baker Public Schools is accepting applications for a part-time Paraprofessional for the 2016-17 school year. Position is for up to 28 hours per week and starting wage will be $16.20. Applicant must pass a background check and physical. Deadline for applications will be Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at noon; applications may be picked up at the High School Business Office or by contacting Jen Mettler at 406-778-2577 or email mettlerj@baker.k12.mt.us.

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17 yards with 2 interceptions. For receiving yards Cleet Wrzesinski was 2 for 80 yards; Trevor Griffith was 4 for 76 yards; Kadon Gentilini was 2 for 19 yards, Riley Schultz was 1 for 38 yards, and Aaron Smith was 1 for 16 yards. On defense, Terrell Koenig had ten tackles and Dillon Cunningham had eight; Kadon Gentilini had one interception for a touchdown and Adam Beyers had one fumble recovery. The Spartans will host the Forsyth Dogies on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. for homecoming.

The middle school decorated their hallway with scenes from The Hunger Games. Pictured are Olivia Gunderson, Ivan Loutzenhizer, Maria Moser, Bryce Shelhamer, Tai Setinc.

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Fallon County Times and Places Left to right: Jacob Tutas, Blaine Buerkle, Jackson Robertus enjoying their visit to Scooterville.

Seattle Sea Hawks – Green and Blue – High Denver Broncos – Orange and School Hallway Blue 7th Grade Hallway

Homecoming Week Activities By Jessica Paul The Plevna Student Council began homecoming week on the evening of Friday the 23rd of September. The 6-12th grade students participated in hallway decorating followed with pizza and a movie. The themes for the hallway decorating were sports teams. The 6th grade decorated their hall in support of MSU Bobcats; 7th Grade decked their hall with Denver Bronco memorabilia; 8th grade honored the USA Olympics Team in their

hallway, and the high school chose to decorate their hall with Seattle Sea Hawks pennants. On Monday the 25th grades K-12 dressed up in their finest clothes for formal day. Tuesday the classes crawled out of bed and came to school in their pajamas. Wednesday the students dressed up as cartoon characters. On Thursday they donned the clothes of their favorite sports team. Friday found them dressed in their

best Plevna School spirit outfits – purple and gold. Go Plevna Cougars! Friday afternoon there will be a volleyball game. Each class will have a team as will the teachers. Last year the teachers won. I wonder if they can hold on to their title! Good luck to all classes! There will be a pizza party for the top class based on: 1. How well dressed up they are 2. Their Hall decorations 3. Volleyball Game ranking

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Art in School _____________ By Layne Silver-Farris The students in Miss Parker’s fifth hour art class have enjoyed doing some unique projects. Jessica Paul, Colter Peterson, Cole Edgell and Layne Farris have gone back in time and have made some cave drawings of hunting parties, animals, and some hand tracings. They have also done a wacky hair project in which they created four crazy hairdos. With every project, the students learn vocabulary words that have to do with art types and art history with

Layne Silver Farris drawing the hallway in perspective

every project. Their most recent project in this class is perspective drawing. They are

Photo Publication Mrs. Bruha’s photo of the third grade students performing the song “Rock the Holly” at the Christmas program was published in the November/ December issue of Music K-8 magazine. Congratulations!

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sitting in a hallway and sketching it in perspective.

Scooterville Miss Coon’s P.E. classes are again visiting the village of Scooterville. Each student starts with money. They can buy items from the stores, purchase a house, have a job in town and earn money. The small hamlet consists of a Police Station, Fire Station, Hospital, School, Grocery Store, Clothing Store, Coffee

Fallon County Timely-Tips By Sherry Vogel It’s that time of the year for the annual Baker Chamber of Commerce Annual Fundraiser. Tickets are now on sale to the public. The event, which is open for the entire community entertains a Roaring Twenties Theme/Calcutta. The themed event promises to be a great time. Invite your favorite flapper or gangster, put on your best 1920’s look and come out to join in the fun. In an effort to help the ladies don the look, here are some simple instructions to create a glamorous 1920’s style headband, which was a very popular look for that era. Glitzy 1920’s Headband Materials: Rhinestone banding or a piece of elastic band with sequins or rhinestones sewn on, a decorative applique and two 12” strands of ribbon, hot glue gun, and scissors. #1. First glue or sew one end of your rhinestone band or decorated elastic band to the end of one strand of ribbon. Repeat on the other end. #2. Glue the applique to one side of your headband. You’ll want it slightly off-center. #3. Optional: One peacock feather tucked or glued under applique. #4. Complete your ensemble by donning your favorite ‘flapper dress’ or wear one of the elegant, long evening dresses of that era. Put on your most comfortable pumps and Shimmy or Charleston the night away. *** Watch for next weeks Timely-Tips when we give a few tips on how to rock the Al Capone look.

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CALL FOR COAL BIDS The Board of Trustees of School District #55, Fallon County, Plevna, Montana will receive sealed bids until 5:00 p.m., Oct. 11, 2016 for approximately 75-100 tons of sub-bituminous oiled stoker coal from the Decker Coal Mine or the Sheridan Coal Mine delivered at the time of request to the Plevna School. The maximum to be delivered in units of 25 tons. The Trustees are asking for firm bids which will be opened and considered on Oct. 11. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all formalities. Mail bids in a sealed envelope to:

COAL BID Nicole Buerkle, District Clerk Plevna School District #55 P.O. Box 158 Plevna, MT 59344

Annual Tailgate Party, 5:30 p.m., South of Rec Center Complex; Retirement Party for Marilyn Wenz, 2 p.m., Fallon County Library, September 30. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., October 2. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church; Codependent Support Group, noon, American Lutheran Church; Support group for parents/guardians with special needs children, 6:30 p.m., American Lutheran Church, October 4. City Council, 7 p.m., Fallon County courtroom, October 5. Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, noon; Breast Cancer Awareness, Soup and Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Fallon County Exhibit Hall, October 6. Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper, 5 p.m., Plevna Community Center, October 8. Changed For Life Church services, 10 a.m., October 9. Child Find Development Screening, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Plevna School, October 12.

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Shop, Post Office, Car Wash, Art Store, Restaurant, Church and 7 houses. While traveling in Scooterville, students must follow the traffic laws as they go throughout the village on their scooters, always driving on the right hand side of the road. If they break a law, they go to jail and have to do jumping jacks to pay the fine and be released.

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

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Dear Editor, A friend of mine relates fond memories for me of US Highway 12. His name is Lee Roschen, retired truck driver. His nickname was “Barf Roskin.” Lee was visiting our home this past week -he's from Dawson, Minnesota. I met him ten years ago through the Regeneration Center. (a program for men struggling with life issues) He successfully completed the program and we remain faithful friends and grateful believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. He told me that he has three million miles logged from his over-the-road trucking days. He said he remembered going through Baker and Plevna heading to the west coast. He drove some 500 miles per trip on US highway 12 to Washington State where apparently US 12 ends at Aberdeen, WA in the western part of the state. From 1992 through 2006, he drove from Big Stone City, SD, a 500 mile trip, and many times returned the same route. When I mentioned to him that I had pastored in Plevna, Montana, he knew right where it was at. He would also return home from western Washington on I-94 as he had loads of produce into Minneapolis. Despite a hard first marriage and separated from his grown children now, he remarried his high school sweetheart ten years ago. Now he is real happy serving the Lord and moving forward

in his life. He said that he only had two accidents in 23 years of being on the road. One accident was not his fault. This was according to a SD State Trooper back in 1991 when he had a near head on crash with a car driving on the wrong side of highway 79 near Rapid City. Apparently a woman fell asleep at the wheel zig zagging on the highway according to the highway patrol who was following her. Fortunately no one was hurt. We all know truckers are very important to our economy. May God bless them all. Lee Roschen's one liner is “If you got it, a truck brought it.” His favorite Bible verse is from I Corinthians 10:31... “whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Also, Psalm 23. Rev. Greg Odell Alexandria, Minnesota (Greg and his wife Sue live in Alexandria, Minnesota where he is still an occasional preacher and involved in mentoring others for the gospel cause.)

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Continued from page 1 will be two of the first challenges along with the legislative session.” By “value” Mr. Rittal means; “The taxpayers expect that their dollars be invested wisely. My position is an investment in human capital, which in this instance is me, and I think it is important to show identifiable results such as getting outside funds, including state and federal dollars, back into the community for the benefit of the taxpayers and protecting or enhancing local tax funds that first flow to the state and then return.” Understanding that lobbyist is an important duty of the new county position. Times: “What experience do you have as a lobbyist?” Rittal: “None as a registered lobbyist, but I have advocated at the legislative level for the past three sessions. I worked with two legislators to have legislation introduced. The two pieces of legislation passed last session. They involved hospital districts and brownfields. Infrastructure has been another key initiative that I have advocated for.” Although the newly created position is indeed new territory, it isn’t necessarily far out of line from what Rittal has accomplished in Fallon County in his past role as director of the EPEDC. Rittal has nearly twenty years experience working with local governments and as a grant writer. He has successfully solved a wide variety of issues and managed many projects. His activities have ranged from planning multimillion dollar capital projects including: water, sewer, a senior center, and various hospital projects. He stated, “I have been active statewide as an advocate for eastern Montana, including developing relationships with legislators. I currently serve on the MT. Economic Development Assoc., Mt Non-profit Assoc., and MT Infrastructure Coalition Boards.” Times: “Have you been in-

strumental in spearheading any projects in Fallon County? Rittal: While serving on the EPEDC, I was involved in the North Baker Water and Sewer Project. Rittal was successful in securing $1 million dollars in grant funding. He was also the administrator of the grant funding for Plevna. Most recently he obtained over $800,000 in grant funding for the Fallon County Water & Sewer District, in the Stanhope addition, east of Baker. ************ Since Rittal came on board on June 1, 2016, only ten days before the tornado touched down in Baker, he has hit the ground running. He spent his first few months employed for Fallon County working in collaboration with the Commission, DES, and the clerk’s office to help get the Federal Disaster Declaration. He is presently not only involved in managing the funding for the Fallon County Water and Sewer District (FCWSD) project, which incidentally just broke ground last week. *The FCWSD project will install sewer collection mains throughout the District; connect to a new lift station between the District and the City of Baker and finally connect to the city of Baker collection and treatment systems at Texas Avenue. The septic systems that are currently in use will be abandoned and service lines connected to the new system alleviating the significant issues that exist with wastewater in that District. Concurrently, Rittal is also managing the lake project, which involves the methods, cost, and extensiveness of removal of debris and cleanup of Baker Lake. Rittal has also been given the responsibilities of managing the County’s hail loss claim. In learning that the new County Advisor has taken on many of the county’s responsibilities. Times: “What specific duties are you now handling that were once County Commissioner’s duties?”

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Rittal: “I have not taken over any of the commissioner’s duties, but I do try to assist with research, communication and project monitoring that they would have done on their own previously.” Times: “How would you describe the vision you have for Fallon County?” Rittal: “To be the rural county that people and businesses want to be a part of, infrastructure is the base for the long term health of a community. He concluded, “Assisting with water and wastewater and other infrastructure issues is key to that vision.” Times: “What would be your process for developing this vision for Fallon County? and, ”Who would you involve?” Rittal: The vision needs to be developed by the community. It may differ from mine. The growth policy process is a strong base for that vision. I would involve anyone who has a stake and that is everyone.” The upcoming months are looking quite busy for the new County Development Advisor as he shared, “ I am beginning preparation for the legislative session and helping out in any other way I can, relevant to the position.”

Scott Michael Thum, of Wibaux, came before Judge Nickolas C. Murnion in the 16th Judicial Court, in Baker, September 6 to enter a not guilty plea, for six counts filed against him, in the same court, on August 2, 2016. The defendant is alleged to have committed the offenses while driving on July 22, in Fallon County. He alledegy was intoxicated while driving, at a high speed, through a highway construction zone in a manner that endangered persons or property. The court sets an Omnibus Hearing for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

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Legal Tip of the Week Did you know … that the State of Montana Office of Consumer Protection has an online complaint system? It is the place you can submit a complaint against a business. You can also search the complaint records. Or you can report a scam or rip-off. For more information, please visit the Money Problems section of www.MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can't find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899.

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Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that on November 8, 2016 A General Election will be held ________________________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST OF AUTOMARK MACHINES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2016 ________________________________________ NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGULAR REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given that regular registration for the General Election to be held on November 8, 2016 will close at 5:00 PM on October 11th, 2016. All active and inactive electors of Fallon County are entitled to vote at said elections. *NOTE: If you miss the regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. The day before Election Day, November 7, 2016 between noon and close of business you can drop off a late registration card, but you must return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or online at www.falloncounty.net or by appearing before the County Election Administrator at 10 W Fallon Ave. Baker, MT 59313. If a change of precinct has been made by moving, it is necessary to have your registration transferred to your present address. ____________________________________________ DATED this 12th day of September 2016.

Fallon County __________________________________ Brenda J. Wood, Election Administrator

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Stork Arrives Pictured is volunteer Jim Hufford and Eileen Meggers of Superior Care Villa. Eileen and several residents enjoyed an afternoon of playing plinko. No new cars or vacations were won, but an afternoon of fun was enjoyed by everyone.

The tall white stork arrived at the Glendive Medical Center at 8:39 a.m. on September 19, 2016 for Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Stortz, of Glendive, MT. Mrs. Stortz is the former Kourtney Hanley of Baker. The precious little blue bundle, christened Eli Dawson Stortz, was delivered to the first time parents, tipping the scales at 7 lbs. 11oz. and was 22” long. Delighted grandparents are Bill and Rita Hanley and Tom and Rita Stortz, all of Glendive. Great-grand parents are Laura and the late Ted Bruha, Pat and Linda Hanley, and the late Kay Hanley. Edeltraud and the late Alfred Kron and the late George and Mae Stortz.

September 30 - Brittney Paul, Dalton Herbst, Ashlee Stevens, Clark O’Donnell, Dustin Varner, Jay Hoversland, Marilyn McLaughlin October 1 - Donna Havens, Duncan Wyrick October 2 - Marcella Medearis, Francis Bertsch, Brandon Steen, Brock Thilmony, Grady Ethier October 4 - Brian Smith, Michelle Gorder, Shari Erickson, Teresa Christensen October 5 - Nathan Schallenberger

Big brothers, Calib and Hunter Bailey are tickled “pink” to announce the birth of their new little sister, Kylie RaeAnn, born on August 8, 2016 at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, MT. The young miss tipped the scales at 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20” long. Proud parents are Travis and Tania Bailey of Baker. Loving grandparents are John & Vickie Bailey, Carol & Bob Hales and Vangie & Mike Steers.

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Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale & Customer Appreciation Sale Thrus., Oct 6: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Oct 5: Special All Breeds Calf Sale Thurs., Oct 6: Weigh-up Cow, HFRETT & Bull Sale Wed., Oct 12: Special All Breeds Calf Sale

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Cattle will be on feed & water and there will be a brand inspector on site. You can now reach us on the Internet at www.lemmonlivestock.com If you have livestock to consign or would like us to stop at your ranch, please call Lemmon Livestock at

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L AW ENFORCEMENT Baker Police Department • September 19, 2016 - September 25, 2016 - 37 Calls for service: 1 911 hang-up, 5 agency assists, 3 citizen assists, 3 crashes (hit and runs), 2 extra patrols, 1 family member assault, 2 frauds, 2 funeral escorts, 4 informations, 3 medical assists, 1 theft, 4 traffic stops, 4 unlocks, 2 welfare checks 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.

FROM THE BENCH Justice Court • Bob Allan Luhman, Plevna, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 92/70, bond forfeited $120, ticket issued 8/29/16. • Jeremy Allen Graham, Marmarth, ND, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 80/70, bond forfeited $20, ticket issued 9/3/16. • Zachary Zane Tysver, Baker, speeding on non-interstate, exceed day limit of 70 MPH, 100/70, bond forfeited $120, ticket issued 9/3/16. • Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom, Baker, driving under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense, $1,085 with $400 suspended on conditions for 18 months (3/8/18), public defender fee of $125, jail of 180 days with 179 days suspended on conditions for 18 months, credit for 13 days served prior to sentencing, to run consecutive to charge #3, attend, complete, comply and follow all recommendations of the Licensed Addiction Counselor and pay for all associated costs, report by 9/25/16 complete by 2/1/17, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all court costs/restitution, office of public defender $125, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for chemical dependence assessment, education course and treatment and follow all recommendations of the counselor, SCRAM compliance monitoring bracelet for six months with credit for 3 1/2 months given pretrial (removal of SCRAM on 11/24/16), seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume and alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the

court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period. curfew of 9 p.m. nightly, ticket issued 4/30/16. • Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom, Baker, operating a vehicle which has not been properly registered, $535 with $450 suspended on conditions for 18 months (3/8/18), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all court costs/restitution, office of public defender $125, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for chemical dependence assessment, education course and treatment and follow all recommendations of the counselor, SCRAM compliance monitoring bracelet for six months with credit for 3 1/2 months given pretrial (removal of SCRAM on 11/24/16), seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume any alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period. curfew of 9 p.m. nightly, ticket issued 4/30/16. • Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for 18 months (3/8/18), jail of 180 days with 178 days suspended on conditions for 18 months, credit of 13 days served prior to sentencing, to run consecutive to charge #1, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all court costs/restitution, office of public

Public Announcement Western 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Show Compiled by Chris Maupin The 54th Annual Western 4H Family and Consumer Sciences Show will be held October 7 and 8 at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, SD. While this is called a show, it consists of various contests for developing life skills that 4-Hers, non 4-H youth, and adults may participate in. The event kicks off with an 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burger Bust sponsored by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce. The contests begin on Friday. October 7 at 9 a.m. with bread baking and other contests run from Noon to 6 p.m., some contests will continue from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors are welcome to view the contests. More information maybe found by emailing w4Hfcshow@gmail.com or calling your local Extension Office. New participants are encouraged and you do not need to pre-register. Contestants may come from outside the state of South Dakota and may enter as many contests as they wish but in only one age category. Board members and volunteers are available to assist you if you are a newcomer to the show. The contests are bread baking, meat identification, family life photo, scrapbook pages, home living, place setting, fashion revue both sewn and purchased, public presentation, ingredient measuring, Family and Consumer Sciences judging, Produce ID and judging, and a Family and Consumer Sciences Skill-a Thon. The public may view the exhibits after

the contests. The Saturday contests are followed by an honoree tea, public fashion show and awards presentation at 3 p.m. in the Walter Taylor Building on the edge of the Fairgrounds.

defender $125, complete jail sentence as ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for chemical dependence assessment, education course and treatment and follow all recommendations of the counselor, SCRAM compliance monitoring bracelet for six months with credit for 3 1/2 months given pretrial (removal of SCRAM on 11/24/16), seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, shall not enter any establishment where alcohol is the chief item of sale, shall not possess or consume and alcohol or illegal drugs and or drugs or medication without a prescription, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension period. curfew of 9 p.m. nightly, ticket issued 4/30/16. • Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom, Baker, stop or signal lamp projecting glaring light, dismissed by Prosecution, ticket issued 4/30/16. • Clayton J. Sears, Baker, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 7/16/16. • Clayton J. Sears, Baker, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 7/16/16. • Clayton J. Sears, Baker, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 7/16/16. • Clayton J. Sears, Baker, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 7/16/16. • Clayton J. Sears, Baker, destruction/tampering of communication device to obstruct/prevent/interfere, criminal offense report, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 7/16/16. • Linda K. Flor, Marmarth, careless

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NO HUNTING AND NO TRESPASSING on Miriam Kirschten’s land East of Baker, North of Highway 12

NOTICE Commissioner Agenda Changes: 1) Appointments need to be made no later than 2:00 p.m., the Friday before your meeting with the Commission. 2) Paperwork and/or documents regarding your meeting with the Commission needs to be brought to the Recording Secretary at this time also. 3) No appointments will be made after 4:45 p.m. on meeting days so please arrive on time in order to complete your business in the allotted time allowed. The reason for the above changes is to allow the Recording Secretary time to compile packets related to the agenda items by her deadline. This will also allow the Commission to be better informed about your meeting with them prior to your scheduled time. Thank you in advance

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driving, bond forfeited $85, ticketed issued 8/17/16. • Sandra J. Weiler, Baker, speed, exceed restricted speed limit established local authority, 40/25, $135 with $35 suspended on conditions for six months (3/1/17), no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for Alternatives Inc. LifeSkills Course: Driver Responsibility, notify the court/counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 3/31/16. • Sandra J. Weiler, Baker, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for six months (3/1/17), 10 days jail with 10 days suspended on conditions for six months, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, attend, complete, comply and pay for Alternatives Inc. LifeSkills Course: Driver Responsibility, notify the court/counsel immediately, within 48 hours, of any change in address or telephone number during suspension period, ticket issued 3/31/16. • Sandra J. Weiler, Baker, operating with expired registration, failure to reregister, dismissed by Prosecution with prejudice, ticket issued 3/31/16. • Kruz S. Beckers, Baker, fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for one year (9/2/17), two six month consecutive sentences, jail of 10 days with 10 days suspended on conditions for one year, jail to run consecutive with charge #1, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all court costs/restitution, public defender $250, complete jail sentence as ordered, seek and maintain

employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 4/28/16. • Kruz S. Beckers, Baker, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked, $535 with $250 suspended on conditions for one year (9/2/17), two six month consecutive sentences, jail of 180 days with 178 days suspended on conditions for one year, jail to run consecutive with charge #2, public defender fees of $250, loss of driver’s license to be determined by the State of Montana, no violations of any local, state or federal laws, pay fine, fees and/or surcharges as agreed/ordered, pay back all court costs/restitution, public defender $250, complete jail sentence as ordered, seek and maintain employment and provide the Court with an employment search log or proof of paystubs for verification by the 5th of each month, notify the court/counsel immediately (within 48 hours) of any change of address or telephone number during suspension/deferral period, ticket issued 4/28/16. City Court • Cliff Kelly Parker, Billings, operating with expired registration, failure to reregister, bond forfeited $85, ticket issued 8/7/16. • Willie Elbert Shaw, Laredo, TX, speed, exceeding restricted speed limit established local authority, 45/35, bond forfeited $55, ticket issued 8/31/16. • Edward Loren Davis, Rosenburg, TX, firing firearms, dismissed by Prosecution without prejudice, ticket issued 7/14/16. • Tammy Leann Hunt, false reports to law enforcement authorities, to implicate another, false incident, etc, bond forfeited $310, ticket issued 6/23/16.

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Baker FFA Competes at Fall Districts

By Seth Mastel Monday September 26, 2016 the Baker FFA chapter traveled to Mile City MT for the Eastern District Fall Career Development Event. The chapter competed in both Livestock Judging and in Range Management. The team departed from the Baker High School at 6 a.m. The Livestock Judging team had livestock to judge ranging from Feeder Steers, Heifers, Does, Ewes and Feeder hogs. The team also had three sets

of reasons to give. The reasons were given on Feeder Steer, Breeding Does, and Hogs. The Judging team consisted of Bo Rost, Joylyn Rost and Taylyn Dukart. They competed extremely hard and took 7th out of 18 teams. The Range team competed. The team did extremely well and also individual scores are impressive. The Range team consisted of Hailey Barkley, Hunter Hastig, Tannon Dukart, Bo Rost, and Alex Loutzenhiser. The Range

managment team took 3rd place in the district, and competed by identifying plants, judging soil, and determining stocking rates. For the individual placings, Hailey Barkley took 8th palce, Hunter Hastig took 7th place, and Bo Rost took 5th place. The Baker FFA chapter would like to say Thanks to the Baker High School for providing transportation and their support to the Baker FFA chapter. We really appreciate it.

Walk to School Day Lincoln and Longfellow Schools are participating in Walk to School day on October 5, 2016. Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling. About our event: Any kids who want to participate are welcome to come join us walk to school! Lincoln students are going to meet at the Baker Lake gazebo. The students will be departing from this location at 8 a.m. Longfellow students are going to meet at the Baker Post Office. The students will be departing from this location at 8 a.m. Any students who want to walk or ride a bike from home are welcome to celebrate Walk to School Day too, you do not need to meet at one of the designated points to participate! Anyone who walks or ride their bikes to school will get a Clif Bar & Honest Juice! Learn more at walkbiketoschool.org

Montana Tobacco Use Prevention By Julie Russell, Tobacco Prevention Specialist The mission of MTUPP is to address the public health crisis caused by the use of all forms of commercial tobacco products. MTUPP is working to prevent and eliminate tobacco use, particularly among young people throughout Montana. Preventing initiation among youth & young adults -- Almost 9 out of 10 smokers start before they are 18 years old. Comprehensive evidencebased tobacco control programs prevent youth and young adults from starting to use tobacco, ensuring Montanans live longer, healthier lives. Although fewer youth are smoking cigarettes, the tobacco industry continues to create and market products that offer new ways to deliver

Lights in the Sky I turned quickly to the west To behold the brilliant glow Where the setting sun was perfectly framed By a brand new aspen growth. Of course it changed as the sun sank west And the perfect frame was gone. Gone with the rest of the August day But there’d be another one. I continued to walk then to behold Another light in the sky A moon so bright it startled me Hangin’ just above my eye. How many lights do we need from God For the stars will begin to blink Of course they’re only reminders Of what our Creator makes and thinks. Has He forgotten little ole me A tiny dot in the sky? Ah no He loves us everyone And chose the tree where He would die. By Prairie Singer August 14, 2016

nicotine and hook lifelong customers. Smokeless tobacco and e-vapor product use is significantly higher among Montana youth than among U.S. youth. 30% of Montana Teens say they use either e-cigarettes or vape products or smokeless tobacco. And 50% of Montana Teens admit to having tried a vape product at least once. Electronic vapor products are aggressively marketed. E-cigarette advertising expenditures in the US have increased dramatically from $5.6 million in 2010 to $115.3 million in 2014. E-Vapor products are not an FDA approved quit aid -Currently the evidence is insufficient to conclude that evapor products are effective for smoking cessation. These products generally emit lower levels of dangerous toxins

than combustible cigarettes. However, in addition to nicotine, aerosols from these products can contain heavy metals, ultrafine particulates, propylene glycol, glycerin, and cancer-causing agents like acrolein. MTUPP is committed to implementing policies throughout Montana that will not only protect people from secondhand smoke, but will also change the social norms related to the use of tobacco and electronic smoking devices. Outreach and assistance is provided to medical campuses, multi-unit housing owners/ managers, university/college campuses, schools, and businesses to encourage the adoption of smokefree and tobacco-free policies. To date across the state of Montana there are: 309 School Districts with

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NOTICE Fallon County has Board Positions open Ambulance Board -2 positions – (1)-4 year term; (1)- term expires June 30, 2018 Cemetery Board -1 position – 3 year term Council on Aging -1 position – 3 year term Salary Commission (Tax paying Citizen) -1 position – term expires June 30, 2018 Tax Appeal Board -1 position – 3 year term “Letter of Interest” forms may be picked up at the Clerk and Recorder’s office, or you may send an email to falloncc@midrivers.com to receive a form. You may also opt to submit your own letter. Letters may be mailed to Fallon County - PO Box 846 - Baker, MT 59313; drop them off at the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 10 West Fallon Avenue or email to falloncc@midrivers.com Letters of Interest are due by Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 by 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding the positions available please feel free to contact the Clerk and Recorder’s office at 406-778-7106. The Commissioners will appoint Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING NOTICE The Fallon County Commission will not meet Monday, October 10, 2016 in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. The Commission will instead meet Tuesday, October 11, 2016. For questions regarding this notice, please contact the Commission’s Recording Secretary at 406-778-8138

Comprehensive Tobacco-Free Policies (which goes beyond the requirements of the Clean Indoor Air Act) 79 Medical Campuses with Tobacco-Free Policies 12 College Campuses with Tobacco-Free Policies 12 Public Housing Authorities with Smokefree Policies 3 Local Tobacco-Free Park Policies These policies are in place to save lives, currently more than 1,600 Montanan’s die each year from smoking. If you or someone you know wants or needs help to quit tobacco, call the Quit Line at 1800-QUITNOW or on line at www. QUITNOWMONTANA.com. More than 86,000 Montanan’s have called the Quit Line since 2004 and more that 31,000 of them have successfully quit using tobacco products.

Hornung Family s Thanks for Outpouring of Respect The Clayton Hornung family would like to thank everyone for their kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion. We are very fortunate to live in a community that cares so passionately. Even though we would like to list everyone who has touched our life over the past few weeks, the list would be very, very long. But know we are thinking of each and every one of you and please receive our heart filled thanks. We would like to take a few lines and thank a few specific persons. Thanks to Jon Stevenson and Staff for taking care of everything. It made it much easier on our family. “Jon, your final touches at the grave site and what you did to the vault were above and beyond anything we could imagine. Thank you!” Pastor Bruce thanks for your kind words at the funeral, both at the church and burial. Thanks to Melissa Rost and Andrew Hornung (grandson of Clayton and Darlene) for the beautiful musical pieces you performed. They were wonderful and Clayton would have deeply enjoyed them. Thanks to the pallbearers: Tim Hornung, Sid Parini, Kevin Dukart, Chief Mike Reddick, Rod Morris, Tom Bruha, Ed Jones and John Hecker. Additionally, thanks to the honorary pallbearers: all Spartan Girls Basketball Teams. You all meant something special to Clayton. Thanks to John Geving for providing the second most used vehicle by Clayton - a Baker Spartan Coach. Thanks for transporting the pallbearers, Spartan Girls Basketball players and Harding County (SD) High School Volleyball Team to the grave site. Also thanks to the Baker Police Department, Fallon County Sheriff’s Office and the District of Montana United States Marshals Service for providing a police escort from the church to Clayton’s final resting place. He would have been honored to be treated in such a way. We were very honored to see Tammy Bruha’s girls volleyball team, coaches, administration staff and parents attending the funeral. Clayton loved watching his daughter coach and young athletes perform – Spartans, Ranchers, grandkids; it did not matter to Clayton the color of the uniform. We would like to thank the American Lutheran Ladies for the delicious lunch served after the funeral. Thanks to all those who attended the funeral, sent beautiful flowers, plants, cards, stamps, memorials, food and hugs; it was greatly appreciated. Lastly, thanks to my children – you are my rock. God Bless from the Hornung Family, Darlene Hornung Timothy, Katie, Andrew, Caleb and Isabella Tammy, Don, Sterling and Kordell Julie and Aliyah Helen Hornung Debbie and Dick Calvert

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Eggs, milk, chicken and beef all down in price

The Wagner family (l - r) Diane, Dennis and youngest daughter Margo. Children Tess and Grant were unable to attend. Photo Credit: Aaron Clamage/www.clamagephoto.com

Wagner Continued from Page 1 Wagner and his colleagues were recognized for an outstanding contribution to America for creating a unique public-private sector initiative at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to increase patient safety and reduce readmissions to U.S. hospitals. Patrick Conway, CMS acting principal deputy administrator and chief medical officer, had this to say about the award winning team, “There has been an unprecedented 39% reduc-

tion in preventable patient harm in U.S. hospitals compared to the 2010 baseline. Their performance has resulted in 2.1 million fewer patients harmed, 87,000 lives saved and nearly $20 billion in cost savings.” Learn more about the team’s accomplishments. Read the full story here: servicetoamericamedals.org Watch a video interview with Mr. Wagner and his team at: https://vimeo.com/183322396

Gotta Question _______ By Sherry Vogel Editor’s Note: In the wake of having asked Jason Rittal, County Development Advisor to address the newly approved Fallon County Annual Budget in Issue #38 of the Times, many residents posed questions asking about the newly hired County Development Advisor. #1. Is Jason Rittal the person the Commissioners wanted to hire as the Fallon County Administrator last fall? What did it cost the taxpayer to bring another official on board? Yes, Rittal hired on June 1, 2016 is the person who was hired for the job, which was originally drafted by the Commissioners, last November, as Chief Administrative Officer. The contentious job title and description, which was widely disputed by the other elected officials and county employees, on Nov 4, 2015, at a regularly scheduled commission meeting, was eventually changed to reflect the title of County Development Advisor. According to Julie Straub, Fallon County Human Resources Departement, Mr. Rittal earns a $90,000 annual salary for the

first twelve months, to be raised to $95,000 after a oneyear probationary period. #2. Don’t County Officials have to reside in Fallon County to be employed here? According to Julie Straub, Fallon County Human Resources Departement, county officials have to establish residency within a three-month period after being hired. County Advisor Rittal has been renting an apartment in Baker since July 1, 2015. His wife, Lana, who is employed in Miles City, holds a state position in the Office of Public Assistance. She remains in Miles City until their family home is sold. #3. Why was Jason Rittal, a new hire, asked to address the residents of Fallon County with the presentation of the finalization of the Annual County Budget? Why not one of our well paid elected officials? The Times, having attended the public hearing for the approval and adoption of the final budget, held on August 29, 2016 noted that Rittal was prepared and addressed many of the questions fielded by those in attendance. He was asked, specifically by the

Times, to address the public in an effort to educate them on how the Fallon County Budget is set and to inform Fallon County taxpayers of how their money, the county treasury, is being spent. #4. According to the published Commissioners notes in the Fallon County Times (Sept.16), the Times reporter asked “raises were given across the board to the county employees this year and the Commission said yes, a 25¢/hr. raise was given.” Isn’t it true that the commissioners gave themselves and other elected officials that much an hour, while the rest of us got something less? The Fallon County Commissioners gave themselves and elected officials a 25¢/hr raise, while 90% of that amount was given to the deputy clerk and other department heads, and a 21¢/hr increase for all others. * Please see front-page interview with J. Rittal. Gotta Question is a column open to the public to ask a question. Unlike an Editorial, a name does not have to be signed, and the person asking the question is kept confidential.

Lower retail prices for several foods, including eggs, whole milk, cheddar cheese, chicken breast, sirloin tip roast and ground chuck resulted in a decrease in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Fall Harvest Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals was $49.70, down $4.40 or 8 percent compared to a survey conducted a year ago. Of the 16 items surveyed, 13 decreased and three increased in average price. Egg prices dropped significantly due to production recovering well from the 2014 avian influenza, according to John Newton, AFBF director, market intelligence. Milk prices are down substantially from prior years, particularly compared to record-highs in 2014, due to the current global dairy surplus. “For all commodities in agriculture there is a lot of product on hand and prices are depressed,” Newton explained. Shoppers in Montana are realizing the drop, as well. Most products in the state were priced less than the national average, with substantially lower prices for grated cheddar, whole milk, potatoes and bacon. Chicken breasts, sirloin tip roast and ground chuck were only pennies above the national average. “This shows how affordable food in this country is,” noted Montana Farm Bureau shopper Janet Krob. “These are amazingly reasonable prices for nutritious, delicious food for your family. However, keep in mind farmers and ranchers are getting a lot less for commodities this year than last year. Although they are seeing less income, they keep producing the safe food consumers in the U.S depend on.” Apples and bagged salad were slightly up. “Dry conditions in the Northeast and Northwest the last few years likely contributed to smaller supplies and higher retail prices for apples,” Newton said. In addition, he said salad prices are up due to lower out-

put in the West, particularly in California and Arizona. The year-to-year direction of the marketbasket survey tracks with the federal government’s Consumer Price Index report for food at home. As retail grocery prices have increased gradually over time, the share of the average food dollar that America’s farm and ranch families receive has dropped. “Through the mid-1970s, farmers received about onethird of consumer retail food expenditures for food eaten at home and away from home, on average. Since then, that figure has decreased steadily and is now about 17 percent, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series,” Newton said. Using the “food at home

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and away from home” percentage across-the-board, the farmer’s share of this $49.70 marketbasket would be approximately $8.45. AFBF, the nation’s largest general farm organization, began conducting informal quarterly marketbasket surveys of retail food price trends in 1989. The series includes a Spring Picnic survey, Summer Cookout survey, Fall Harvest survey and Thanksgiving survey. According to USDA, Americans spend just under 10 percent of their disposable annual income on food, the lowest average of any country in the world. A total of 59 shoppers in 26 states participated in the latest survey, conducted in September.

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

NOTICE ____________________________ HOLIDAY BAZAAR: November 19, at Ekalaka, MT in CCHS gym from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Welcoming vendors. Spaces are 8x6 for $20 and 5x6 for $10. Contact Anne Fix 406-775-6426,email annefix@midrivers.com or Facebook message me. 38-40c

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

FOR RENT __________________________ FOR RENT: Glendive mobile home for rent two bedroom/one bath $550/mo utilities extra. No pets/no smoking inside. 406-2530451 or 406-939-1720. 39-40c __________________________ FOR RENT: Two apartments. Two bedroom, one bath, washer/dryer. Call 406-891-1414. 39-40c __________________________ FOR RENT: Commercial/Shop/Gar age for rent. 2,100 sq. ft. shop, two overhead doors, 500 sq. ft. office space included. Located in commercial area, easy access, floor drains, bathroom, move in ready. 406-8910453. 39-42c

FOR SALE __________________________ FOR SALE: 500 ton wheat hay, 150 ton pea hay, 200 ton of 1st cutting alfalfa, 500 ton of 2nd cutting alfalfa, 1,000 ton of 2015 grass alfalfa. Call Charles 406-951-1650. 39-42c __________________________ FOR SALE: Newly constructed three bedroom, two bath home home in quiet neighborhood, great curb appeal with a one year warranty. Full unfinished basement with insulated walls and bath and laundry room rough-ins, large attached garage. Call 406778-2030 for showing. 35tfc

AUCTION __________________________ LAND AUCTION: 316 Acres of exceptional crop and pasture land with 242.7 acres currently enrolled in CRP -- prime habitat for wildlife! Located in Golden Valley County, ND with excellent access from ND Hwy 16. Part of the Western North Dakota Land Auctions Event! Auction to be held Oct. 13, 2016 in Medora, ND. Contact Kevin Pifer at 701.238.5810 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099, www.pifers.com. 40c

HELP WANTED __________________________ HELP WANTED: Plevna School has a position open for a parttime/seasonal and substitute bus driver. Wage is $20.77/hour. Qualifications: must be able to train and acquire a class B CDL with S&P endorsement, must pass a background check and drug screening, must have a clean driving record, must be able to pass DOT physical, must be of legal age to obtain CDL, meet employer requirements and must be able to work well with children as well as other adults. Contact Supt. Walker if you are interested or have any questions at 406-772-5666 or come to the school to pick up an application. 39-42c

CARDS OF THANKS __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: You had a delicious dinner at which I won the absolutely gorgeous quilt made by Loreen Nemitz! Thank you Plevna Peace Lutheran Church. Sue Sieler 40p __________________________ CARD OF THANKS: We wish to express our deep appreciation and gratitude of love expressed for our grandson and nephew Tom Patterson. Thank you for the calls, cards, memorials and flowers. The love and respect shown for him by all who knew him is not surprising. He truly was a wonderful young man. Barbara, George and Wendy Olind 40c

LEGALS __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fallon County Planning Board Monday, October 3, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. 7:00 p.m. The Fallon County Planning Board will be holding a public hearing to amend the Fallon County Subdivision Regulations to include expedited review and subsequent minor review. All information pertaining to this public hearing may be viewed and comments may be made to the Fallon County Planning Department located at 10 West Fallon Ave. or by calling 406-778-7111. 38-40c

MNAXLP __________________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fallon County Planning Board Monday, October 3, 2016 Fallon County Courthouse Courtroom 10 West Fallon Ave. 7:00 p.m. The Fallon County Planning Board will be holding a public hearing to update the Fallon County Growth Policy. All information pertaining to this public hearing may be viewed and comments may be made to the Fallon County Planning Department located at 10 West Fallon Ave. or by calling 406-778-7111. 38-40c

MNAXLP __________________________ PUBLIC NOTICE The Little Beaver Conservation District will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, starting 2 p.m. at the USDA Building, 141 South 4th Street West, Baker, MT. The district will be discussing a property exchange between the Little Beaver Conservation District and Cenex of Baker, MT. The exchange would occur between properties: Milwaukee Fourth ADD (Baker) 060,S12, T07 N, R59 E, BLOCK 038, Lot 005 (Owned by the Little Beaver Conservation District) for the Erikson Slaughter House Property (S11, T07 N, R59 E, TRACT 11-7 and 11-8 in the SWSE of 11-7N59E and the NWNE 14-7N-59E). Public comment will be heard and considered. For more information, contact Sarafina Claeys, District Administrator at 406-778-2217 ext. 111. 40-41c MNAXLP __________________________ LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE The following is the complete text of an amendment to the Montana Constitution that will be submitted to the voters of the state of Montana at the November 8, 2016

General Election. The text of the amendment below is being published under the authority of Section 13-27-311, Montana Code Annotated. To review the ballot language of the constitutional amendment, please refer to the Voter Information Pamphlet or the Secretary of State Office website at sos.mt.gov/elections. Questions can be emailed to SOSElections@mt.gov, or you may contact us by phone at the toll free number 1-888-884-8683 (VOTE). THE COMPLETE TEXT OF CONSTITUTIONAL INITIATIVE NO. 116 (CI-116) WHEREAS, the People of the State of Montana find that a crime victim in Montana is entitled to enhanced, specific, and meaningful rights to participate in criminal and youth court proceedings and enact the following new section of Article II of The Constitution of the State of Montana. The section is named for a noted victim of crime, Marsy, in whose name many states have enacted comparable reforms. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: NEW SECTION. Section 1. Article II of The Constitution of the State of Montana is amended by adding a new section 36 that reads: Section 36. Rights of crime victims. (1) To preserve and protect a crime victim's right to justice, to ensure a crime victim has a meaningful role in criminal and juvenile justice systems, and to ensure that a crime victim’s rights and interests are respected and protected by law in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded to a criminal defendant and a delinquent youth, a crime victim has the following rights, beginning at the time of victimization: (a) to due process and to be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity; (b) to be free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse; (c) to be reasonably protected from the accused and any person acting on the accused's behalf; (d) to have the victim's safety and welfare considered when setting bail and making release decisions; (e) to prevent the disclosure of information that could be used to locate or harass the victim or that contains confidential or privileged information about the victim; (f) to privacy, including the right to refuse an interview, deposition, or other discovery request and to set reasonable conditions on the conduct of any interaction to which the victim consents; (g) to receive reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of and to be present at all proceedings involving the criminal conduct, plea, sentencing, adjudication, disposition, release, or escape of the defendant or youth accused of delinquency and any proceeding implicating the rights of the victim; (h) to be promptly notified of any release or escape of the accused; (i) to be heard in any proceeding involving the release, plea, sentencing, disposition, adjudication, or parole of the defendant or youth accused of delinquency and any proceeding implicating the rights of the victim; (j) to confer with the prosecuting attorney; (k) to provide information regarding the impact the offender's conduct had on the victim for inclusion in the presentence or predisposition investigation report and to have the information considered in any sentencing or disposition recommendations submitted to the court; (l) to receive a copy of any presentence report and any other report or record relevant to the exercise of a right of the victim,

except for those portions made confidential by law; (m) to the prompt return of the victim's property when no longer needed as evidence in the case; (n) to full and timely restitution. All money and property collected from a person who has been ordered to make restitution must be applied first to the restitution owed to the victim before paying any amounts owed to the government. (o) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay and to a prompt and final conclusion of the case and any related postjudgment proceedings; (p) to be informed of the conviction, sentence, adjudication, place and time of incarceration, or other disposition of the offender, including any scheduled release date, actual release date, or escape; (q) to be informed of clemency and expungement procedures; to provide information to the Governor, the court, any clemency board, or any other authority and to have that information considered before a decision is made; and to be notified of any decision before the release of the offender; and (r) to be informed of the above rights and to be informed that the victim may seek the advice and assistance of an attorney with respect to the above rights. This information must be made available to the general public and provided to all crime victims on what is referred to as a Marsy's card. (2) A victim, the victim's attorney, the victim's legal representative, or the prosecuting attorney at the request of the victim may assert and seek enforcement of the rights enumerated in this section and any other right afforded to the victim by law in any trial or appellate court or any other authority with jurisdiction over the case as a matter of right. The court or other authority shall act promptly on the request, affording a remedy by due course of law for the violation of any right. The reasons for any decision regarding disposition of a victim's right must be clearly stated on the record. (3) This section may not be construed to deny or disparage other rights possessed by victims. This section applies to criminal and youth court proceedings, is self-executing, and requires no further action by the Legislature. (4) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (a) "Crime" means an act defined as a felony, misdemeanor, or delinquency under state law. (b) "Victim" means a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological, or financial harm as a result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime. (i) The term includes: (A) a spouse, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, grandchild, or guardian of the victim; (B) a person with a relationship to the victim that is substantially similar to a relationship described in subsection (4)(b)(i)(A); and (C) a representative of a victim who is a minor or who is deceased, incompetent or incapacitated. (ii) The term does not include the accused or a person who the court believes would not act in the best interests of a minor or of a victim who is deceased, incompetent or incapacitated. 40-41c

MNAXLP __________________________ Rodd A. Hamman #599 Calton Hamman & Wolff, P.C. 2075 Central Avenue, Suite 4 Billings, MT 59102 Ph: (406) 656-0900 Fax: (406) 656-0900 roddhamman@chwlawfirm.com Attorney for Applicant Montana Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Fallon County

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Go to: www.bakermtrealestate.com for more details NEW LISTING 2 BR - 1BA - open kitchen living area - main floor laundry - large 1715 sq ft. garage shop - Nice Residential Corner Lot 622 Dakota Ave. 3 BR - 1 BA - Att. Garage. - 1296 sq ft. - Corner Lot near Schools - 6 W. Pleasant Ave. Beautiful - 4 BR, 2 BA - 2200 sq. ft home with everyones dream 2,000 sq. ft. Shop/Man Cave. - See bakermtrealestate.com for details and photos. ACREAGE FOR SALE 122 acres one mile north of Baker,

Montana Highway frontage, City Water/Sewer.

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

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Experienced Water Truck Driver position available. Competitive wages, health insurance, & 401K plan. MUST PASS DRUG AND ALCOHOL TEST. Please call 406-778-3856, stop in the office for an application, or go to our website to fill out an application. www.4jwellservice.com

FALLON MEDICAL COMPLEX Employment Opportunities F/T HOUSE KEEPER NURSING SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR

RN, LPN, AND C.NA. POSITIONS

FOR OUR LONG TERM CARE AND CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL. PLEASE CONTACT SUE LUNDE WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 406-778-5185. LAB IS LOOKING FOR A SHORT TERM

TEMPORARY PHELBOTOMIST/LAB ASSISTANT FOR 60 DAYS.

PURCHASING IS LOOKING FOR A SHORT TERM

TEMPORARY PURCHASING CLERK FOR 90 DAYS.

Applications can be picked up from the FMC Business Office or the Personnel Department. Contact Theresa Myers, Personnel Manager at 406-778-5102 for additional information on any of the above jobs. All Positions Will Remain Open Until Filled. EOE. In the Matter of the Estate of Betty Ruth Whitmore, Deceased. Judge Honorable Nickolas C. Murnion Case No. DP 2016-22 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 either be mailed to Judith Ann Whitmore, the personal representative, return receipt requested, c/o Calton Hamman & Wolff, P.C., 2075 Central Avenue, Suite 4, Billings, MT 59102-4956, or filed with the Clerk of the above entitled court. Dated this 30th day of August, 2016. s/Judith Ann Whitmore s/Rodd A. Hamman 38-40c

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MONTANA STATEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS __________________________________________ EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-7211444 or visit www.creative-finance.com __________________________________________ REVERSE MORTGAGES: Draw eligible cash out of your home & eliminate mortgage payments. Seniors 62+! FHA insured. Purchase, refinance & VA loans also. In home personal service. Free 28 page catalog. 406-2198407. All Island Mortgage. www.allislandmortgage.Com __________________________________________

NW Montana Real Estate. Multiple large acre parcels. Timbered. Water. Bordered by National Forest. Company owned.Tungstenholdings.com. (406)293-3714 __________________________________________ General manager needed for southeastern Montana weekly. Responsible for revenue generation with knowledge of news and advertising. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, benefits. Apply to msmidt@countrymedia.net. __________________________________________ Northwest Montana weekly seeks full-time reporter for busy, county seat. $11/hr. to start. Send cover letter, resume, three writing and photo samples to: summer@val-

leyjournal.net. __________________________________________ Authentic Timber Framed Barns. Residential-Commercial-Storefronts. Design-Build since 1990. Authentic Handcrafted, Pegged Frames Installed, Starting at $18/SF. Traditional Turnkey Barns From $40/SF. Built to Last for Generations. 406-581-3014 or email brett@bitterrootgroup.com www.bitterroottimberframes.com _________________________________________ For Sale 2- 16x80 mobile homes in great condition $35,000 delivered and set up within 150 miles of Billings. 406-259-4663. __________________________________________

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Class of 1966 reunion picture __________ Apologies to the Class of 1966. We cut out three of the classmates in the previous photo in last week’s Fallon County Times. Left to right: Front: Lin Kohlman Nicholson, Molly Tobin Williams, Marilyn Lang Gawryluk, Donnie Lain; Middle: Lynn Anderson Maierle, Fran Hufford Sonsalla, James Rambur, Shirley Scheuffele Strangford, Jerry Townsend, Mike Krieger, Virginia Nelson Terpening, Rosalie Rustad Ferestad; Back: Ken Lacquement, Calvin Randall, Jim Martin, Steve Spriggs, DuWayne Bohle

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Your Chamber of Commerce . . . at work for the betterment of our hometown!

Upcoming Community Events

October 6 - Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon October 8 - Chamber Calcutta October 8 - Plevna Pancake & Sausage Supper October 12 - Moonlight Madness & Customer Appreciation Dinner

These Businesses Proudly Support The Efforts Of Our Chamber’s Volunteers!

Baker Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture October Meeting

October 6, 2016 Board Room of Exhibit Hall

Steak & Shrimp Skewers Ser ved with Potato & Salad bar Open Sundays at 11:00 a.m. for NFL Sunday Red Zone Come watch your favorite team play!

Pizza of the Month

Monday Night Football

Taco Pizza

Free Hot Wings

Heiser’s Bar & Casino

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Where all the best parties happen!

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Fallon County Federal Credit Union 1. One share is $25 2. Free checking 3. OD are $10 per item 4. ATM/Debit cards 5. Online banking 6. Money orders/cashier checks 7. Loans of all kinds 8. CD’s to meet your needs, with easy low cost penalties

Fallon County Federal Credit Union 16 Sewall Avenue • Baker, MT 59313 Phone 406-778-2920 • Fax 406-778-2905

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Category A & B Bed Licensed Assisted Living Needing an affordable, fun, safe, homelike place to live or for your loved one to live? If you are elderly or disabled this is the place for you! Offering: 24-hour supervision 24-hour RN on-call Warm friendly professional staff Homemade meals 3x/day with fresh baked goods Activities to please all interests Limited to extensive assistance with activities of daily living

• New Windows • New Insulation • New Weather Stripping • New Siding

Opportunities are endless and we are the next best place to home! Providing SUPERIOR Care to our friends and neighbors

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Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 406-778-2030 • 8426 E. Hwy 12 • Baker, MT

Call for information regarding available rooms and our extremely competitive rates compared to Long Term Care Facilities. Michelle Shumaker 406-778-3201 or 406-891-0185 Accepting: Private Pay Long Term Care Insurance Home and Community Based Service Clients (Medicaid Waiver)

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