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FALLON County VOLUME 99 ISSUE 28 BAKER, MONTANA 59313 tetimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344 Photo by Darlene Hornung Baker celebrated America's Birthday with a fireworks display over Baker Lake. $1.00 z : ; 1 - * - U -11 — r, = .16 > FRIDAY, JULY fO, am 5 . f r Fun in the sun at Fallon County Day By Lori Kesinger Fun, friends and fire. f ks were all pan of the celebration in I taker on the Fourth 01 July at the annual Fallon County Day. ponsored by the Fallon County Recreation Department. The 1 estivities started in the morning and ended with a spectacular display of fireworks over Baker Lake at dark. A variety of activities appealed to a broad range of spectators and participants of all ages, Many people took advantage of the lake to cool off on the hot day. A lot of people were water ski- ing, tubing, and swimming. Thirty-six contestants competed in the morning 5K Walk/Run around Baker Lake. top runners by age category were: Age 7- 19: Paitton Herbst and Aaron Smith; age 20-29: Jessica Bene- dict and Alain Jacobsen; age 30-39: Trisha Schell and Britney Lyson; age 40-49: Isabelle Jacobsen and Rich Batterman; age 50-59: Teresa Waller and Brian Davis; age 60-69: Shirley Sake - Luis. Seven children participated in the Kid's Fun Run. Six teams competed in the volleyball double elimination tour- nament. The Stonebrakers, a couple from Pennsylvania, claimed the championship title. Eighteen people participated in the horseshoe doubles tour- nament. Gary Gorder and Justin Kmnigsfeld won the champi- Imship. \Children of all ages enjoyed the inflatable amusements and rock climbing wall throughout the day,\ said Angie Rabbitt, Recreation Department Director. \A little rain shower cleared most people out for a couple of hours, but many came back to enjoy the last few hours of entertainment.\ The Rock Jocks provided a great variety of music throughout the day. Burgers, hot dogs, chips, candy and cold drinks were available for attendees. Many people gathered at locations all around the lake to shoot off their own fireworks. The Baker Fire Department was in -harge of the big fireworks display over the lake. \We had a great crowd again this year, and we hope everyone enjoyed celebrating this great community and country that we live in,\ said Rabbit(. Annual Tr -County Weed Tour . . . Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux County Submitted by Elio Westover, Fallon/Carter County Extension Agent Mark Friday, July 24, on your calendar. This is the date for our annual Tri-County Weed Tour. This program is a collabora- tion of efforts between the Fallon, Prairie and Wibaux County Extension Office and Weed Departments. This year's tour will begin at 2 p.m. at the Tri-County sign on Cabin Creek Road. (Contact Prairie, Fallon or Wibaux County Extension Offices for directions.) Topics that will be covered include: Medusahead Wildrye & Annual Grass Management by Jane Mangold, MSU Extension Rangeland Weed Specialist. Medusa - head wildrye was found in Montana for the first time in Novem- ber 2013. Medusahead can form near monocultures with resulting degradation of wildlife and livestock habitat and alter- ation of fire regimes. Research indicates that a dense stand of medusahead can decrease grazing capacity by up to 80 percent. Since we have only recently confirmed its presence in the state, it is important lobe able to identify this species so new popula- tions can be controlled when they are still small and relatively mangeable. Mangold will also discuss management of other an- nual grasses. Biological Control of Noxious Weeds by Melissa Maggio, Immina Itiolorical Weed Control Coordinator. Flea beetles have been used as a tool to light leafy spurge in the Tr -County Area since 1990. Melissa Maggio will discuss site selection and suitability of biological control species for control of leafy spurge and other noxious weeds. Vertebrate Pest Management - by Stephen M. Vantassel, MT Dept. of Ag Vertebrate Pest Specialist. Vantassel will discuss common vertebrate pests found in southeastern Montana includ- ing prairie dogs, pocket gophers and voles. Identification of pests, habitat and behavior, and damage prevention and control will be addressed. Sprayer Calibration by Travis Lacquement, Prairie County Weed Coordinator. Pesticides are most cost-effective and per- form optimally when applied at labeled rates. Too much pesti- cide can injure crops or grass; too little can give inadequate or unreliable control. Careful calibration is essential to proper sprayer operation, and the economic return on the small invest- ment of time required can be substantial. A supper will be prepared by the Cabin Creek Homemakers served at the conclusion of the workshop. 'fhere will be private pesticide applicator recertification credits and commercial and governmental recertification credits available. If you have any questions, contact the Fallon/Carter County Extension Office at 406-778-7110. FALLON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE FRIDAY, JULY 17 • OPENING CEREMONIES 7 P.M. ROGER SCHMIDT AMPHITHEATER Those who wish to compete in the Dog Days Silhou die Shoot, prairie dog silhouette competition, may still register at the rules meeting which will be at the Amer ican Legion in Baker at 7 p.m.. July 10. This is a great shoot, a lot of fun, and there are some really nice prizes. Besides the jackets and trophies. three Henry .22s and a Cooper Firearms .257 Weatherby mag will be given away. But that's not all, there will be some sudden death prize matches for a Savage youth Muddy Girl .223 and stunning military tribute artwork as well as a pretty awe- some cast iron set. Come to the Legion this Friday night. July 10, and get in on this! Money raised will help benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, Salvation Army of Baker, and American Lutheran Church. Crazy Days featuring store bargains and parade By Lori Kesinger Downtown Baker will be bustling with activity Friday, July 24, and Saturday. July 25, for Crazy Days sponsored by the Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Businesses will he giving customers an opportunity to save money in their hometown with in-store specials and sidewalk sales. The highlight of the day on Saturday will he a children's bike and pct parade starting at 10 a.m. Children are encouraged to dress themselves and their pets in costumes and decorate their bikes. Participants should meet north of the Corner Bar to join the parade down Main Street to Reynolds parking lot. Partici- pants will receive ice cream goodies from Reynolds at the end 'ome in for a GREAT MEAL & Lobs imp & of the parade. Most businesses will have specials both days. Vendors are also welcome to set upon Main Street, but should check with an owner for approval to set up outside a business. For more information or questions about Crazy Days, contact the Baker Chamber at 406-778-2266. i.6))lify hi Ito ' II li;\:A;11)4 1 jjj \ Visit Our Website at w-ww.FallonCountyExtra.com
