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1 11/111 fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344 VOLUME 99 ISSUE 24 BAKER, MONTANA 59313 $1.00 FRIDAY, JUNEr12, 2015 Celebrating Stars and Stripes and honorable disposal By Lori liesinger Every year on June 14 Americans celebrate National Flag Day. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been a stead- fast symbol of the country's ideals since its beginning. Many people honor this day by displaying the American flag at homes and public build- ings. Other popular obser- vances include: flag -raising ceremonies, Flag day services. parades and awards for special recognition. The idea of an annual day cel- ebrating the flag is believed to have originated on June 14,1885,in Waubeka, Wisconsin. Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19 year old teacher at Stony Hill School, placed a ten his h. 38 star flag in a bottle on his desk then as- signed essays on the SUNDAY, JUNE 14 AMERICAN LEGION POST #35 FLAG BURNING CEREMONY NOON BAKER LAKE GAZEBO significance of the flag. This obser- vance commemo- rated the Continental Con- gress adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States on June 14,1777. In the years that fol- lowed. Cigrand made fervent and des wed ef- forts to bring national recognition and obser- vance of Flag Day. In 1916, at age 50, Cigrand's efforts were awarded when President Woodrow Wil- son issued a proclamation estab- lishing a nationwide observance of Flag Day. In 1949, President Harry Truman signed an Act of Congress designating the 14th day of June every year as Na- tional Flag Day. One June 14,2004, Congress voted unanimously that Flag Day originated in Waubeka, Wisconsin. Flag Day is not an offi- cial federal holiday. The President is requested to issue a procla- mation each year to call on government offi- cials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Flag Day; and to urge (:S residents to observe Flag day as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14,1777. by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. Worn, faded or toni American flags should always be disposed of in a proper manner. in a solemn, respectful burning ceremony. and not just thrown in the trash. On Flag Day. Sunday, June 14, American Le- gion Post #35 will have a service and proper flag burning ceremony to dispose of our na • tional colors with due respect and honor. An) - one with an old. unserviceable American flag can bring it to the ceremony or drop it off at the American Legion in Baker before Flag Day. The flag ceremony begins at noon at the Baker Lake Gazebo and lunch will be served. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. j i bt, j t - .44 . 94 . 4 - 411r114 , 44 .11 14 ., \ 1-0 ' ; ,- ‘1144;r: • , - • •:„'kt' 'ks 2 ' — Thirty-nine cars participate in TARA Bump -N -Run By Lori Kesinger Sunny skies and off -road, derby -style racing had over 300 spectators cheering for their favorite drivers at the annual Tri-Area Racing Asso- ciation (TARA) Bump -N -Run held at the Baker Motor Sports Complex west of Baker. June 7. Thirty-nine cars, 16 modified and 23 limited, featured drivers from Baker, Circle. Ekalaka, Glendive, Westby, Minot, ND., Plevna and Col - strip. The 16 modified drivers were the most that have participated in several years. Limited 'A' Main heat winners included: Shay Beyer, Ekalaka; Jason Moser, Baker; Roddey Zinda, Glendive; and Luke Holstine, Baker. Modified 'A' Main heat winners included Mike Nemitz, Plevna and Jason Moser, Baker. \We really couldn't do this without our volunteei • said TARA board member Kristi Burns. \The community is so supportive.' TARA operates as a non-profit organization and relies completely on members and volunteers for racing events. The Baker Motor Sports Complex includes bump -n -run and motocross tracks. The TARA would like to have more people become involved in both motor sports. To join TARA, membership fees are $30 per family. For more information or questions, contact any board member. Current TARA officers are: pres- ident Courtney Dietz, vice president Bruce Brown, secretary Kristi Burns, treasurer LaNae Bretzel; and board members Clint Dietz and Doug Rowe. Allerdings attends 67th annual Montana Girls State program Submitted by Nicole Allerdings The 67th annual session of Montana Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary Treasure Girls State was held May 30 -June 5 at Carroll College in He- lena. Delegates from the area were Nicole Allerdings of Plevna along with Miranda Christenson and Theresa Stieg, both of Ekalaka. About 160 delegates who have com- pleted their junior year of high school were se- lected to attend Girls State. This program is devoted to teaching how government works while developing leadership skills and appre- ciation for the rights American citizens are blessed with. Local American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) units sponsor delegates. Girls State is guided by the principle. \For God and Coun- try\ focusing on the Auxiliary's goal to honor those who have fought for America's freedom by inciting leadership and patriotism in young women. From Saturday afternoon to Friday morning, the girls followed a tight sched- ule filled with inspirational speakers and educational repre- sentatives from organizations such as the Montana National Guard and the Montana High- way Patrol. Nicole voices, \I learned so much from Justin Carpenter, the MT State Coor- dinator for Military Funeral Honors. He has completed over 120 hours of instruction on how to care for the American flag. He stressed that our flag, like the country itself, is a 'living, breathing entity' and ex- plained many details about how the flag is dis- played and handled. He showed us how to fold the flag, including the special tribute linked to each of the 13 folds.\ Each morning, the dele- gates took turns raising the flag, which was re- treated and folded each evening. Throughout the week, the delegates were of - Area delegates were Miranda Christenson, Ekalaka, Nicole Allerdings, Plevna and Theresa Stieg, Ekalaka. fered several opportunities to get involved in government. The 160 delegates were separated into \cities\ according to their floor in the dorms. The cities - Copper, Crystal, Garnet. Granite, and Sapphire - each had elections to select a mayor, treasurer, judge, and four coun- cil members. Each girl chose to join either the Gold (Nationalist) or Blue (Federalist) political party. These parties had primary elections to choose candidates who would run for state of- fices - governor, lieutenant governor, attorney SEE ALLERDINGS, PAGE 11 STEAK & LOBSTER Madler earns Award for Excellence Bismur k . ND - Dr. Billie Madler, associ- ate professor and chair of the Online and Distance Nursing Education program at the University of Mary in Bismarck. NI), earned the 2015 Advocate State Award for Excellence from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The award will be awarded to Madler at the annual AANP Conference June 9-14,2015 in New Orleans, I.A. Advocate State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual in each state who has made a significant contribution to- ward increasing awareness and acceptance of nurse practitioners. Examples ot past re- cipients have been physician.. legislator., educators. etc. Nurse prachhonvls ale also eligible for the advocate ;ivy ard tor non -clin- ical practice initiatives related to leadership. precept ins, policy, politics, research, educa- tion. or community affairs. Madler. daughter of Bill and the late Phyllis Randash of Baker. demonstrates leadership in all facets of her field. For the past 20 years Madler has been a compassionate nurse - a timetrame of experience that also encompas.e. 1 years as nurse practitioner and 12 L.;ir. is educator. She activ el y lobbied and testitied before the state legislature on professional issues related to her field of N l'illactice. Now, as chair of the Online and I )1.1.1n..‘• Nursing Education at Mary. M inner has ad vanced the nurse practitioner program from a master's program to a doctorate degree. \It is an incredible honor to be recognized by one's peers,\ said Madler. \My col- leagues have been alongside me and have made similar contributions to the 'note. sion.1 am so humbled they %% mild recognize me for the progress we have achieved to- gether. Educating not only the public. but also the healthcare industry on the value NPs bring to patient care. the delivery of services and the access of care dilemmas are very rewarding. Highly competent NPs functioning at the full scope nit their educa- tion and practice is one solution to the over- arching problems experienced in healthcare today. Serving as an educator of future gen- erations of NP professionals is incredibly gratifying. Challenging students to think critically and to consume information with an analytical eye offers the potential to em- power them to be exceptional healthcare providers.\ The AANP also recognized Madler in 2009 with the NI' State Award for Excel- lence given annually to an individual nurse practitioner in each state that has demon- strated excellence in NP clinical practice. on FATHER'S DAY With a Corner Bar Gift Cant Good All Day - Every DaYl Visit Our Website at www.FallonCountyExtra.com