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2 - FALLoN cotimuv 'rums FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 F1LES OF THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, June 10, 2005 The Koenig Children Benefit held May 28 was a huge suc- cess. Linda Grosskopf of AgriNews presented to the family a check for over $78,000 contributed by car- ing people across the country. People sent money to her as word of the family's need spread. The benefit auction, dinner and dance raised well above the $30,000 hoped for. . Carole O'Donnell spent her last working day at the Baker Post Office June 3, ending a 25 year career as a postal clerk. An open house was held for her during the after- noon to wish her well in her retirement. . . Carollyn Higley is Reynolds June Em- ployee of the Month.. . Russ and Virginia Culver will cel- ebrate their 50th wedding an- niversary June II. . . It was reported at the Chamber meeting that the Boy Scouts collected the most garbage during clean-up day, second was Ernest Lizer and third was Sonja Davis. They were awarded prize money... Pic- ture: Cole Meschke, son of Angie Meschke of Baker, with a 10 1/2 lb. 34 inch Northern Pike he caught June 2 in Baker Lake. . . Marisa Straub, daughter of Sharon Tronstad and Lester Straub, will be competing in the 2005 Down Under International Games in volleyball. . . June came in with a bang in the Baker community with a freak storm June 1. The storm started with marble -sized hail and high wind. The storm dumped over an inch of pre- cipitation on already satu- rated ground before it was finished. Another violent storm hit the area June 6. . . Baker staged a successful sixth annual car show - 62 ve- hicles were entered. 20 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 9, 1995 -- The position recently vacated by Roger Schmidt at the Bank of Baker has now been filled by Tim Lindermann. Linderman!' is a 1986 Baker graduate and graduate of Dickinson State University. . . The first annual Battle on the Prairie was enthusiasti- cally meek ed by area bull riding fans last weekend as 39 bull riders competed. Sat- urday's w inner was Ron Halverson %% ith a score of 80 points. Pat McGee was Sun- day's winner with 77 points.. . Don and Carol Wade will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary June I I ... Baker High School Rodeo Team will compete at the District High School in Miles City June 10. Members of the team are Heidi Bechtold, Angie Griebel, Jarret Gra- ham, Jennifer Plummer, and Karol Bagley... Poppy Con- test winners were: Class I - Darcy Johnston, Class II - Joy Ho, Class V - Kenrick Ehret. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 6, 1985 -- Kevin Plummer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug Plummer. earned the title of the Great Plains Saddle Bronc Winner after taking first place in the Regional College Rodeo championship held at the Hart Ranch in Rapid City.. . Nominee from Fallon County for Senior Citizen of the Year is Garth Knudsvig. Garth is a widower and if nominated will attend the Governor's Conference on Aging... The Wickc brothers were very proud when they reported that Kelly had made a \hole in one\ at the local golf course. He said he used a seven iron and had some wind at his back as he teed off from the blue box. . . Norma (Askin) Traweek, age 49, died May 29 in Cardston, Al- berta. . . A gun club has been organized that would be re- sponsible for the shooting ranges. Accepting the posi- tion of president for the Baker Gun Club was Steve Zachmann; chairman of the rifle club is John Thielen; chairman of the pistol club is Gary Thicien; and chairman of the trap shooting is Dale Schweigert; secretary -trea- surer is Louis Jensen... May 22 Midshipman Barbara E. Neumann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neumann of Baker, was graduated from the United States Naval Academy and was commis- sioned an ensign in the Navy. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 5, 1975 -- Administrator Tom Sylvester of Fallon Memorial Hospital has announced an increase in hospital rates. . . May 25, Roger and Ralph Losing and families along with approxi- mately 160 friends, neighbors and relatives met at the First Baptist Church to help John W. and Christine Losing eel ebratc their 45th wedding an niversary. . . Thomas P. 0' Fallon Historical Museum 723 S. Main • Baker, MT Open 8 a.m. -5 p.m. 7 days a week 406 - 778 - 3265 Montana FALLON COUNTY TIMES ilitil's 11149101 Ihfl& 111 1 4 411 1 1t1 1 1‘111111 1 1 ,. .,,,. Ph. 406-778-3344 • Fax: 778-3347 PO Box 679 • Baker, Montana 2014 Member 593134)679 Published every Friday in Baker, Montana Darlene Hornung Publisher/Manager Susan Ness ell Typesetter Taniniy O'Donnell Sales I awl Kesinger Reporter Michael Castleberry Graphics Adsertising mu , ' he in bs 21 in. Tuesday Periodicals postage paid In Baker, MT POSTN1AS1ER Send address changes to: FALLON C'OLINTY TIMliS • PO llos 679 • Raker. MT 5931 3 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $39 in trade area (593 & 5116 up codes) $44 in Montana $54 outside Montana ADVERTISING RATES: Local per column inch $7.10 National Advertising per column inch WM, Classified I 5.: per word over 25 words , $8.95 Minimum. all slicily cash Cards of Thanks t5it per word over SO words $6.85 niiiiiiituin. all strictly cash e-mail: fctimesamidrivers.com • www.FallonCountyExtra.com Country Media, Inc. Mahon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mahon, is the vale- dictorian of the Crosier class of '75. . . Mr. Tom Mahon, junior high language arts in- structor, told the 68 eighth graders that they must decide what success and the future will be for them as they enter high school. Two musical numbers were given at the commencement - one by Merri Lee Flor, Lisa Young and Cathy Carlson, and an alto saxophone duet by Angie Schell and Brenda Schell. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 27, 1965 -- Many neighbors helped put in the wheat crop for Si Moser who went to Texas to attend the funeral of his niece and nephew. . . Mayor Ronald Shepherd has proclaimed the period of June 1-12 as a time for rededication to \New Glory for Old Glory\ and states the Baker Cleaners along with the American Le- gion will clean flags free of charge if they arc displayed on Flag Day, June 14. . . Al- though the beginning date of initial practice session has not been set (approximately June 14), summer band practice and private lessons will run for eight weeks. Roy Wood, new instructor, will have the full time summer job working with the marching band. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, June 2, 1955 -- Local health officials are be- ginning to sound rather weary as they report no clearance on the polio vaccine. Dr. C.F. Hogeboom reports June 10 as tentative date for administer- ing serum... Dick Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Olson, was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, in Bon - man... Baker Farmers Eleva- tor Co. has reached another milestone with the comple- tion of their new elevator which increases their storage facilities 80,000 bushels and gives them new office facili- ties... Maxine Lutts was cho- sen from Fallon County by the state committee to attend the Youth Encampment for Citizenship at New York City for six weeks this summer. St. Judes Bike-A-Thon St. Judes Bike-A-Thon was held May 2 in Baker. There were 23 participants in this year's event. Those participating were Destiny Losing, Addyson Heiser, Sarai Passmore, Jordan Passmore, Ryder Heiser, Dresden Morast, Skylar Scheetz, Carlee Gundlach, Julien Tiedemann, Olivia Tiedemann. Eternity Tiedemann, Talyn Conley, Bodee Swarts, Brylee Swans, Wyatt Rudi- cel, Shianne Beach, Sheri- dan Beach, Jaxyn Lyson, Kennedy Lyson, Lincoln Lyson, Julia Schallenberger, Dawson Christensen, and Mckenzie Lee, Total money raised in the event was $4586.00. The most miles rode was 15 by Kennedy Lyson. The top five who raised the most money were Dresden Morast with over $700, Kennedy Lyson - $577, Mckenzie Lee - $365, Addyson Heiser - $317.50, and Ryder Heiser - $292.50. All the children did well on fundraising and riding in this year's event. This year's event had a participant who is a patient at St. Judes, Talyn Conley. It was good for the kids to see that their money raised has helped a child from our town. Door prizes, lunch and beverages were enjoyed by all who participated. Fallon County Democrats elect officers Submitted by Drury G. Phebus The Fallon County Demo- cratic Central Committee elected Maxine Rost as chair- man, Drury G. Phebus vice chairman, Arnold Pinnow state committeeman, Vivian Pinnow state committee- woman, Wade Sikorski and Laura Morris as alternates. The Central Committee will send a delegate to the Demo- cratic State Convention in Bozeman in August. The election of a president of the United States is on the hori- zon and the political pot is be- ginning to boil. Our president has not been kind to Fallon County in de- laying the Keystone Pipeline for political reasons. Our two party political system will probably correct the problem. The meeting of the Central Committee debated both sides of the question. Legal Tip of the Week Did you know ... there is a website that can help you survive a layoff? Learn how to file for unemployment, update your resume and cover letter, adjust your budget, and learn about the safety nets available to you. The website is hosted by the State of Mon- tana Department of Labor and Industry. It can be found on- line at http://survivingalay- Golden Girls luncheon The Golden Girls will hold their June luncheon Friday. June 12, at noon at the Red River Bistro Restaurant. Notice of Meeting Change City of Baker Board of Adjustment ATTENTION: The City of Baker Board of Adjustment has changed their meeting day and time from Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to Monday, June 8, 2015 at 8:00 p.m: in the Patton County Courthouse Basement Conference Room next to the Planning Department due to a scheduling conflict. If you have any questions, please contact the Fallon County Planning Department at 406-778-7111. The meeting site is handicap accessible. MNAXLP Congratulations Kathy Sieler on your retirement from Fallon Medical Complex after 30 years of dedication and commitment! Thanks for all you have done for your family, your patients, and residents! We love you! Emil. Melissa & Todd. Michelle & Jay, Marti & Tom, Maranda & Josh, Caleb, Aniko, Emily, Ethan, and Jacob Property Tax Informational Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Library Basement Presenter: Department of Revenue Regarding: Reappraisals and how it will affect your Property Taxes • Agricultural • Commercial • Residential MNAXLP off.mt.gov. For more information, please visit the Work/Out-of-Work section of www.Mon- tanaLawIlelp.org. If you can't find the information you want, click on the LiveHelp button or call the Montana legal Serv- ices Association HelpLine at 1-800-666-6899 or go directly to the website at www.sur- vivingalayoff.mt.gov. Weather Vane May 27 79 46 .06 May 28 78 48 .06 May 29 62 38 May 30 69 35 May 31 75 45 Jun 1 86 52 .55 Jun 2 72 53 tic YTD Moisture - 3.77\ Extension calendar June 9-11 -4-H Camp June 16-18 - 4-H Oreo trip July 1 - Possession date for 4-H/FFA rabbits and poultry July 3 - Holiday - office closed July 7-10 - 4-H Congress Cards Ten people came out to play pinochle May 31 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There was one table of four players and two tables of three players each. Winners were Marj Peterson, Carl Hepperle, Lorraine Meschke, and Judy Fraden- burgh. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. I ,It()C ) Boma itscarrcutoz Your local leading mortgage lender Karen Martin 11 S. 7th Street Miles City. 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