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2- FALLON COUNT1\11NIES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 rim or THE TIMES 10 YEARS AGO Friday, February 10,2006 - Robbie Gray of Plevna has re- ceived the honor of having raised a Market Lamb with the top carcass grade of all 4-H and WA Market Lambs in the slate of Montana for the 2004- 05 year... The Volunteer Fire Dept. was called out to an oil well fire Feb. 7. When the fire whistle blew it rang a long steady blast, which is the wrong signal for a fire. That is the signal for a weather warn- ing. Fire Chief Randy Hoenke said the wrong signal didn't interfere with getting firemen to the fire. . . Baker High School wrestlers who are going to the state meet are Bryan Hastig, Nathan Beck, Will Bagley, and Colton Corn- well. . . Mayor Clayton Hor- nung told council members he had visited with Roger Meg- gers concerning exploration of gas wells at the airport.The city has plans with Loma En- ergy to drill two wells north of the airport... At the February Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture meeting, Karol Zachmann announced that a new doctor was on staff at Fal- lon Medical Complex. Dr. Van Steenkiste started seeing pa- tients Feb. 7. . . Violet Baird will celebrate her 80th birth- day Feb. II. . . Super Bowl drawing winners at Reynolds were Chris and Linda Vann - ultimate tailgate party pack- age; Ron Caudill, Julee Morri- son, Larry and Petty Niemerg - lottery throw and ten lottery tickets... Plevna Cougar boys basketball team is at their dis- trict tournament in Miles City, Feb. 9-11. 20 YEARS AGO Friday, February 9, 1996 -- The first baby of 1996 is Jef- frey Scott Fisher, son of Jen- nifer and Bill. Jeffrey was born Jan. 25. weighing 8 lbs. 6 3/4,. oz. and measuring 21 inches long. . . Low tempera- ture Feb. I was -35 degrees... Bennie Bechtold will be hon- ored at halftime of the St. Labre basketball game Feb. 10. Bechtold served as head custodian for BHS from 1973 until his recent retirement in Dec. 1995. . . Dale Boggs of Baker has been elected presi- dent of The Professional In- surance Agents of Montana for the 1995-96 term. . . Mayor Kelly Coldwell has pro- claimed Feb. 14 as American- ism Day. Guest speaker will be Lt. Governor Dennis Re- hberg... Four members of the Senior Webelos Den of Cub Scouts Pack 256 and two den leaders attended the Short Grass District Klondike, Jan. 27. The four Scouts were Dustin Briggs, Brandon Car- t isser. Blake Parini and Itt Riley Stanhope. Den lead- ers attending were Jim Iluf- ford and Richard Baggs. . A break-in occurred at Baker High School some time after the game Feb. 2. One or more persons entered several class- rooms and the main office. Concession and gate money from the game was stolen as was money from classrooms. Vandalism also occurred in some of the rooms. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 6,1986 - Baker Spartan wrestlers take second place at Divisionals last weekend and Huntley Project repeated its divisional championship. Nine wrestlers qualified for the state wrestling tournament next weekend at Cut Bank. . . Pa- trolman Pat Harrison was kept quite busy last week. Although the highways were in the best condition they have been since the onset of winter, five acci- dents occurred between Jan. 29 and Feb. I . . .12 pack of Coke, 7 -Up or diet Coke $3.59 at Reynolds and 12 pack of Old Milwaukee Beer -$3.99.. Lynette and Daniel O'Connor of Plevna have become inde- pendent distributors for the Conklin Company. . . Kath- leen McGonigal of Baker will appear in the musical comedy \Damn Yankees\ scheduled at Mary College in Bismarck... Bank of Baker will have an open house Feb. 14. Welcom- ing you to the bank will be Stan Markuson, Lisa Hughes, Debbie Veroye, Sandy Shep- herd, Alvina Varner, Linda Varner, Patsy Schopp, Meffi Buerkle, Edee Flint, David Clyde, Clint Ehret, Tammy Moore, Ruth Wang, Dawn Dietz, Shirley O'Connor, and Tami Baldwin. 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 5,1976 - The trial of Gloria Eagan, ac- cused of shooting and killing Russell Hanson on the morn- ing of July 13, began with tes- timony of Penny Kinsey Tuesday morning. . . Mary Breitbach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Breitbach of Baker, and Kristi Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arne Johnson of Plevna, have been chosen as Girls State Dele- gates this year. Alternates are Karen Losing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Losing of Baker, and Debbie Geving, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Con- nie Geving of Plevna. .. Cub Scouts Pack 256 held the 1976 Pinewood Derby Jan. 27. Win- ner of the Derby was Dean Wang, and Tony Gunderson placed second...Annual Beef Cook -Off held last weekend. Tanya Rieger took the $10 first prize, Marlene DuCharme received the $7.50 second prize, and Ruby Kinsey re- ceived the $5 third prize. 50 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 10, 1966 -- A vocational addition was discussed at the school board meeting Monday night with architect Leonard Sundall of Billing answering any ques- tions and showing plans. . . Senator Thomas J. Dodd, sponsor of a bill in the Legis- lature concerning the anti -gun act, is pushing for all guns in the United States to be confis- cated and issued at certain times of discretion. . . The Times Office was informed at (USPS I g4940) afteffI si litee'll Ph. 406-778-3344 • Fax: 778-3347 PO Box 679 • Baker, Montana 201(i Member 59313-0679 Published every Friday in Baker, Montana 1)arlene Hornung Publisher/Manager Susan Newell Typesetter Tammy O'Donnell Sales Sherry Vogel Reporter NlIelinel Castleberry Graphics Advertising num be in by 2 p.m. Tuesday Periodicals postage paid in Raker, MT POSTMASTER Send address changes to: AMON COUNTY TIN1liS • PO Bon 679* Raker. MT 39313 SUBSCRIPTION RAILS: $19 in trade area (593 & 586 lip codes) $44 in Montana $54 outside Montana ADVERTISING RATES: I rcal per column inch $7.10 National Advertising per column inch $8.36 Classified 150 per word over 25 words $8.95 minimum, all strictly cash 'ards of Thanks 150 per word over 50 words $6.85 minimum, all strictly cash e-mail: fctimes@Midriverscom • www.FallonCountAxtra.com FALLON COUNTY TIMES Montana *Country Media, inc. press time that the boiler in the Longfellow School just blew out and is presently under in- spection to see if any repair can be made to the old one be- fore installing a new one. 60 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 9, 1956 - City Council met in regular session in City Hall Tuesday evening at which time Robert Kochel resigned as council- man. . . The Cougarettes of Plevna High School will hold their annual variety show Feb. 14 in the town hall...A good crowd of members turned out for Dr. Mel Rogstad's first ses- sion as Chamber of Com- merce president. . . Cub Scouts observing Boy Scout Week and their 46th birthday held their annual Blue and Gold Banquet Saturday after- noon in the Baker Community Church hall. 70 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 7, 1946 - Tom Taylor of Whitefish, Mont., called on the Times ed- itor on his way home from where he has just finished the purchase of the Ekalaka Eagle from Mrs. O.A. Dahl. .. R.R. Stevens, who has been the manager of the Bagley Eleva- tor since August 1938, re- signed this week due to serious eye trouble. His suc- cessor is Clarence B. Hand of Miles City... Flace S. Phebus has been named Jackson Day dinner chairman for Fallon County. . . Mrs. Pat Murphy left Wednesday to meet her husband at Minneapolis. He is returning home after receiving his discharge from Camp McKoy. 80 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 6,1936 - Sub -zero weather prevailing for nearly a month was cli- maxed today with a high wind and the temperature 16 below at the noon hour. Numerous students arrived a the Baker schools with badly frosted faces and hands. At noon school was dismissed for the day. Reports from the south country are that farmers are losing cattle for want of food and shelter. 90 YEARS AGO Thursday, February 11, 1926-- Dr. WTI. Blakemore was elected president of the Commercial Club. . . Banker U.S. Himsl of the First State Bank of Plevna passed through Baker Sunday evening on his way to Min- neapolis where he will attend to business matters relative to the bank. . . Supt. A. Gullidge wa re-elected superintendent of the Baker schools. Denzil R. Young and II.S. Proctor were made members of the school board District No, 18 Monday evening at the regular meeting of the board and will fill the places of E.O. Lentz and R.A. Lyman. Patchwork Quilt Guild Submitted by Joan Graunmond The Guild met Jan. 12 with six members present. Election of officers was held with last year's officers being re- elected. Members sewed on their own unfinished projects. We spent much time dis- cussing ideas for projects for the new year. For the February meeting, we are asking each member to bring their first quilt or the oldest quilt one still has to the meeting. Deb Barth will be bringing a basket to auction containing sewing items. The highest bidder will take it home and bring it back next month with new items to bid on. Our project for February will be a Stitch and Fold wreath. These can be for any season or holiday. Bring three fabrics of about a yard each. Also bring some double sided fusible foam stabilizer. Mem- bers have been sent the mate- rials list. Call Joan, 406-778-3430, if you plan to come and want it. We would love to have new members join us or just come and see and enjoy a meal with us - February 9, 10 a.m., at Thee Garage. Legal Tip of the Week Did you know ... that a creditor with a judgment against you can take your in- come tax refund if you put it into an account? This applies to accounts in any financial in- stitution, like a bank or credit union. 'This applies to any creditor that is not the govern- ment. The State of Montana or federal government can take your tax refund as payment for a debt even if you don't put it in an account. For more information, please visit the Money Problems sec- tions of www.Mon- tanaLawHelp.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. Bingo Baker Lions Club Bingo will be held Sunday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Baker Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. Bring the family for an af- ternoon of fun. Weather Vane Jan Jan Jan 27 28 29 45 51 46 28 22 32 T Jan 30 40 29.04 Jan 31 40 21 Feb 1 35 14 Feb 230 201 YTD Moisture- .30 EYE CARE 16W Divide • Bowman ND 58623 Call TODAY for an appointment 701-523-7707 Come watch the BIG GAME with us! Sunday Feb. 7 Full Food/Snack Bar/Drink Specials Prizes given away all day during the game! Free Pool • Lots of Fun! Plevna Ear & Cafe Plevaa,MT•406-7/1-5841 Fallon County Timely -Tips By Sherry Vogel Last minute guests dropping in for the big game? Score a touchdown with this delicious, quick to fix: Buffalo Chicken Dip Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 24 1 Rotisserie chicken, shredded 8 oz. low fat cream cheese 1/3-2/3 C. hot sauce 1 packet dry Ranch Dressing mix 1 C. Greek yogurt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, Ranch packet, hot sauce and Greek yogurt until well mixed. (If cream cheese is difficult to mix, microwave it for a few seconds and try again.) Add in the shredded chicken and combine well. Pour mixture into an 8\x8\ baking dish and bake 15-20 minutes or until dip is hot throughout. If desired, top with sliced green onions or crumbled blue cheese and serve hot. Tastes great served with veg- gies, crackers or chips. Varner named to NDSCS honor list Wahpeton, ND - Zach Varner of Baker was named to the North Dakota State College of Science fall semester 2015 President's Honor List. The honor list recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 35 or higher while taking at least 12 credit hours. Cards Submitted by Jay Gregory Eleven people came out to play pinochle Jan. 31 at the Baker Senior Citizen Center. There were two tables of four players and one table of three players. Winners were Man j Peterson, Lorraine Meschke, Levi Hle- bechuk, and Rosemarie Dahlman. Pinochle will be played again next Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Extension calendar Baker office hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now open from 12 noon - 1 p.m. to better serve you. Feb. 13 - \Building Better Beef' 4-H Workshop Feb. 15 - Holiday - office closed Feb. 20 - Carter County Shooting Stars Invitational Feb. 26 - Fallon County 4-H fruit sales end Lovec Continued from page 1 Lovec's office is located in the SMART building at 125 S. Main Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Come on in and meet Jan. She gladly wel- comes your ideas and com- ments regarding the promotion of area businesses in Baker. For additional information please call 406-778-2266. FALLON COUNTY TIMES DEADLINES: TUESDAY 2 P.M. Cotioiktuk C4 Friday - Fried Chicken *Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Salsa Chicken Soup Saturday - California Burger • Soup and Salad Bar Tuesday - Chili Dog • Tomato Soup Wednesday - Stuffed Peppers Cheesy Hamburger Veggie Soup Thursday - Egg Salad Sandwich • Curry Chicken Soup It you don't see what you want Laie City shoning Center on the menu, please ask. 406-778-2202 To Go Orders See us on Facebookt ° Y en irnesin .Y Saturaa Y Please give 24 hours notice 5:30 a.m. - for pans of caramel rolls •.4 FARMERS INSURANCE HUGE discounts on new homes, auto/home and new roof. One simple call could save you a lot of money Recently wed a Baker customer 53.000 per year on their autos alone! Raker office in the Lake City Shopping Center 1400.859-0333 • (406)679-0262 RaeAnn Svedberg, Agent rssedberg91 farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.comrrsvcdberg En find us on Facebook Baker Agronomy Center Full Service Agronomy Plant Fertilizer • Crop Protection • Seed • Recommendations and farm service geared around your operation • Latest in crop management products to maximize this year's crop potential Gniwerinowd company he/ping achirer maws in the field Stop in and visit: Parker Murnion Call: 406-778-2929 Letters to the editor policy Letters to the editor are welcome and will be published if they adhere to the following rules: They must be signed (unless c -mailed) and include an address and phone number for verification. They must be an issue of public interest and preferably concern only one topic. Letters should be as brief as possible. We reserve the right to edit the letters for length as well as taste and libel. Letters should be typed or legibly written. letters from outside the immediate area will be considered only if they arc of local interest. Leiters to the editor, guest columns and guest editorials do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper. Obituary policy Fallon County Times has three options for submitting obituaries: Basic Obituary - Includes the person's name, age, town of resi- dency and information about funeral services - NO Charge Custom Obituary - You choose the length, wording and if you want a small photo - Cost is $30 for up to 300 words, more than 300 words $45. Premium Obituary - Several photos and a longer announcement - cost varies by length of obituary. All obituaries are placed on the Fallon County limes wank at no cost.
