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F County rJ fctimes@midrivers.com 406-778-3344 VOLUME 100 ISSUE 27 BAKER, MONTANA 59313 $1.00 FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 Fallon County Day - 1 .0 y 4th Celebration By Sherry Vogel Independence Day - July 4 is quickly approaching. Plan to gather up the family, pack your coolers, and grab a blanket, lawn chairs, and sunscreen for a day of fun in the sun as the Baker Recreation Department hosts Fallon County Day. Triangle Park, on the south end of the Baker Lake, is the place to be. Activities get underway at 8 a.m. with a 5K Walk/Run, followed by the \Kids Fun Run\ at 9:30 a.m. Kids 1-12 are in- vited to participate. Golfers will want to report to the Lakeview Country Club to participate in the annual July 4 Golf Scramble at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There will be four person teams consisting of men, women, and mixed for a fee of $5 per person. Worried you won't have enough for a team? The friendly crew at the golf course will set you up with a team in need of another player, if possible. Later after lunch, the public is encouraged to try your hand at golf, as golfing will be free from 1-6 p.m. Relax, enjoy a picnic lunch or food from the concessions, while the kids play on the playground or enjoy one of the many free N -Hatable Toys/Games that run from 2-9 p.m. Savor a slice of cold, juicy watermelon under a shade tree while you enjoy watching the coed sand volleyball tournament No pre -registration is required. People may come with a team SEE FALLON COUNTY DAY, PAGE 4 The Splash Park, located at Iron Horse Park in Baker, is officially open for summer fun from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. weather permitting. Photo by Sherry Vogel Officials seek best solution to remove debris from lake Submitted by Fallon County Commissioners Fallon County is in the process of determining the best solu- tions for removing the debris from Baker Lake. Local officials have met with state and federal aeency resources including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Montana Depart- ment of Emergency Services (DES), Montana Department of Military Af- fairs, Governor's Budget Office, Montana Department of Environmen- tal Quality (DEQ), and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in an attempt to gather insight into all options for as- sistance that might be available and the best tactic for requesting assis- tance as it pertains to the lake. In ad- dition, the Lt. Governor, Mike Cooney, and staff representing Sena- tor Tester, Senator Daines and Con- gressman Zinke have all been on site to see the damage caused by the tor- nado and have offered to assist in any manner they can. The final determination on methods, cost, and extensiveness of clean up will be determined in the coming days as the Commission gathers informa- tion from contractors and engineers on options and cost and those options and costs are vetted against the guidelines that both the Montana DES and FEMA must follow. At this point, no formal decisions or determinations have been made. This should not be deemed as any of the agencies or Fal- lon County's for- mal positions on the issue. The dis- cussions will be on- going and dynamic as all parties work toward a solution. The guidelines as they related to Baker lake and the removal of debris appear to fall into three clean up scenarios: 1. The debris that is at or near the water surface (within ap- proximately two feet) of the lake appears to fall within the el - tut/. • 4i 4 Submitted Photos '\'\t •4. igible emergency clean up category. 2. Debris that is within five feet of the water surface and/or on the lake bottom at a depth of five feet or less may fall within the FEMA restoration eligibility criteria. 3. Cleaning small - , -- ; ,- 4 `7 1 =i 7 W11041F , debris that is on the lake's bottom or de- bris that has been embedded in the silt is at issue. FEMA guidelines state that only debris deposited by the event may be removed and if that debris is removed with silt, the eligibility becomes gray. If the project is deemed to be an improve- ment to the facility because additional materials are removed, then the county would be responsible for those costs and/or that clean up method would not be approved. From a Fallon County perspective, the preferred clean up method includes re- moval of all debris including nails, sheet metal, insulation, etc. that poses a health and safety risk. At this point, financial assistance for that level of clean up is in question. The Commission asks for your patience as they work with the various agencies in determining what assistance might be available. As a part of this process. the Commission will pass a two mill emergency levy, a required step in getting a formal request to the Governor for a state emergency declaration. The state will look at eligible costs and the state's resources and determine if a request to President Obama for a federal disas- ter declaration is warranted. Determining the eligible costs as- sociated with the lake will be a key factor in that decision. Updates will be given to the community as more information becomes available. TAKE NOTE . . . Skywarn Spotter Training Community Healing Event Class in Baker Montana's Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Times office closed Monica J. Lindeen invites Baker area residents affected by The Fallon County Times will be closed Monday, July 4. Thursday. June 30 • 7 - 9 p.m. • Fallon County tornado to bring questions about property insurance straight Deadline will remain the same, Thesday. July 5, at 2 p.m. Have a safe and enjoyable day! Fairgrounds Exhibit I lall, to the experts Thursday. June 30, 6 - 9 p.m. Fallon County Fairgrounds Exhibit Ilan. More information on page 3. Russell's Clothing Baker, Montana 406-778-2427 Ladies Summer Tops Buy 1 Get 1 1/2 Price Of same or lesser value ••••••••••- WE WILL BE CLOSED Saturday, July 2. Visit Our Website at www. a 'on 'ounty xtra.com
