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June 20, 2018 Volume XVI Issue 12

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Home For Sale: Zortman, MT. 2867+/- sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Built in 2002 on 2.7 acres with 24x50 shop. $240,000. Check out www.bishopincmt. com for more information or call Carly at 406-390-6746. 6-II For Sale: Jersey Cross heifer. Call 406-353-2468. 6-II

HWY 2 West, Malta 406-654-1406

CONTENTS:

NEWS:

Nominations Open for FSA 2018 County Committee Elections 2018 Nomination Period: June 15 - Aug. 1...........................2

Nominations Open for FSA 2018 County Committee Elections 2018 Nomination Period: June 15 - Aug. 1

Upcoming FSA Program Dates & Deadlines...............................................3 Sounds On The Square to Feature Montana Bands This Summer ..................5 John Michael Montgomery to Perform at Northeast Montana Fair............................12 Bear Paw Roundup Annouces 20th Annual PRCA Rodeo........................1 Nonprofit Will Hold Fundraiser to Support Literacy...................................15 Shakespeare to Be Featured on the Hi-Line in une...................................1 Even in FWP Region , Please Be Bear Aware........................................19 Kyaking Sessions Offered in Saco..........19

REGULAR FEATURES: Advertising/Subscriptions........................8 Conservative Cow Dr.............................1 Dave Says............................................... FAIR SUMMER EVENTS........................9 Hooves and Horns .................................. 8 Joyce Meyer Ministries..........................18 Laugh Lines ............................................ 8 Market Update........................................13 Ranching For Profit..................................4 Realty Section ........................................ Sudoku.....................................................4 Thinkgs to Know.......................................5

For Sale: Greenhouse Tomato and Fiery Pepper plants. Started in Feb. and flowering now. 6 award winning varieties early and mid season. Ghost pepper and others even hotter, up to 2,460,000 scoville units. 10-15ft. Loose spruce and Rocky Mountain Juniper trees. Tree mover available. Call 230-1127 6-I For Sale: 2011 Arctic Cat four wheeler runs good and is in good condition Call 406-3572505. Leave message. 6-I Wanted to Buy: Old wooden wagon wheels, wagons and buggies. Any size or condition. Call 406357-4190 or 399-2608. Please leave message. 6-I

USDA Farm Service Agency encourages all farmers, ranchers, and FSA program participants to take part in the county committee election nomination process. Committees are comprised of locally elected agricultural producers responsible for the fair and equitable administration of FSA farm programs in their counties. Committee members are accountable to the Secretary of Agriculture. If elected, members become part of a local decision making and farm program delivery process. A county committee is comprised of three to 11 elected members from local administrative areas (LAA). Each member serves a three-year term. Onethird of the seats on these committees are open for election each year. County committees may have an appointed advisor to further represent the local interests of underserved farmers and ranchers. Underserved producers are beginning, women and other minority farmers and ranchers and land owners and/or operators who have limited resources. Other minority groups including Native American and Alaska Natives; persons under the poverty level, and persons that have disabilities are also considered underserved. The nomination period opens June 15. All nomination forms for the 2018 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA service center by Aug. 1, 2018. County committee election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters on Nov. 5, 2018. The last day to return completed ballots to FSA is Dec. 3, 2018. For more information on FSA county committee elections and appointments, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or contact your local FSA office.


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Helping You Haul: is our business. See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss HELP WANTED Full time Plows and more. Triple T Sales in mechanic must have experience call Chinook, 406-357-2166, www.ttt6-II E 1 Towing 265-8757. 6-I sales.com.

For Sale: Large suckers live/ frozen available upon request Live fathead and sucker minnows Call The Minnow Man Bob 9452346 or Teri 390-3646. 6-II For Sale: Working cow pups, Border Collie/Hanging tree mix call 383-4457 or 3903695 6-II

Upcoming FSA Program Dates and Deadlines

For Sale: Equity Co-op in Malta carrys a wide variety of western and work wear and Hooey hats. Come check out our selection at 428 South 1 E Malta. 654-2240. 6-I

Now through August 1, 2018: 2018 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) annual signup period Now through and Aug. 17, 2018: Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Signup Period and 1-year Extensions on contracts expiring September 30, 2018 Now through Oct. 1, 2018: 2019 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Application Closing Date for Annual Fall-Seeded Crops, Perennial Forage and Grazing, Mixed Forage Crops (including spring seeded annual types of missed forage), Rye, Speltz, Triticale, Wheat and Garlic May 15 to July 15: Montana Primary Nesting Season June 15: 2018 FSA County Committee Election Nomination Period Begins July 16: 2018 Acreage Reporting Deadline for Spring Seeded Alfalfa Seed, Forage Seeding, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Fruit (except cherries), Vegetables, Christmas Trees, all Spring-Seeded Crops and all other crops not required to be reported by previously announced deadlines. Please note that this is the final date that FSA can accept late-filed 2017 reports for these crops. July 16: 2018 CRP Summer/Fall Grazing Period Begins (with prior written approval) July 16: 2018 CRP Managed Harvesting Period Begins (with prior written approval) Aug. 1: Deadline for 2018 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) & Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Enrollment Aug. 1: 2018 FSA County Committee Election Nomination Period Deadline Aug. 1: Last day to request FY 2018 farm reconstitutions on ARC & PLC farms Aug. 1: Last day to request farm transfers for FY 2018 Aug. 17: Last day of Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Signup Period and 1-year Extensions on expiring contracts Sept. 4: 2019 NAP Application Closing Date Value-Loss Crops such as nursery, Christmas trees, grass sod, ginseng, aquaculture, floriculture, root stock sets and mushrooms. Sept. 13: 2018 CRP Summer/Fall Grazing Period Ends Sept. 30: 2018 CRP Managed Harvesting Period Ends Oct. 1: 2019 NAP Application Closing Date for Annual Fall-Seeded Crops, Perennial Forage and Grazing, Mixed Forage Crops (including spring seeded annual types of mixed forage), Rye, Speltz, Triticale, Wheat and Garlic For more information, contact your local FSA office and/or visit Montana FSA online at www.fsa.usda.gov/mt


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One Size Doesn’t Fit All

We get a cross-section of livestock producers at the Ranching For Profit School. In 2011 we had outfits with more than 10,000 cows and others with less than 100 attend the course. When it comes to enterprise selection and structure, most of the small places look like miniature versions of the large ones. That’s a problem because size matters and what works for the large scale producers isn’t always a good idea for folks working at a smaller scale. One size doesn’t fit all. One of the things limited-scale producers should challenge is their replacement strategy. Like most of their bigger neighbors, most small scale producers assume they should raise their own replacements. Assuming that a cow/calf enterprise is best suited to their situation (a dangerous assumption), most small scale producers are well advised not to raise their own replacements. The gross margin per unit of heifer enterprises is usually significantly lower than the margin per unit in the cow herd they support. When capacity is limiting, it is hard to economically justify having an enterprise with a relatively low gross margin. Of course, if you don’t know your enterprise gross margins, decisions regarding enterprise mix and structure can only be based on guesswork and emotion. Some argue that they have special genetics. This claim is similar to the1 of 2 results of a recent survey in which 90% of American drivers felt they had above average driving skills. By definition at least 40% of them are wrong. I’ve been told by geneticists that producers with fewer than 400 cows simply don’t have a large enough of a genetic pool to select from to claim an outstanding breeding program. This doesn’t mean that it isn’t possible to raise quality cattle on a limited scale, but the deck is stacked against it. There are economic realities every business must face. We must keep overheads low, the margin per unit high and recognize that size matters. If we are limited by scale, a limitation that is usually self-imposed, trying to produce profit by copying the business model of larger scale neighbors rarely works. One size does not fit all.

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THINGS TO KNOW: June 22-14:

Milk River Gospel Jamboree, Malta High School

July 3-7.:

Blaine County Fair, & PRCA Rodeo Chinook, MT

July 18-22:

Great Northern Fair, Havre, MT

July 18-22:

Marias Fair, Shelby MT

Aug. 2-5:

Phillips County Fair, Dodson MT

Equity Co-op in Malta is carrying a wide variety of western and work wear and Hooey hats. Come check out our selection at 428 South 1 E Malta 654-2240 6-II

Havre Ford, 1991 Hwy 2 West,check out our tire selection and pick up accessories at unbeatable prices, Goodyear, Kelly, grill guards, Weather tech floor mats and much Price Reduced 1235 7th Ave. more, Stop in or call 265-2246 6-II $70,000. Call Kim Cripps at 406-265-0905. 6-II

July 31-Aug 5: Northeast Montana Fair, Glasgow MT August 17-19: Chouteau County Fair, Fort Benton MT Sept 18-20:

Montana Angus Tour, Havre & Chinook Montana For more information go to www.mtangus.com

3rd Wed. of Every Month: VOLUNTEERS INVITED! BLAINE COUNTY LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE FOR MENTAL HEALTH meets in Youth Court Services meeting room of Bl. Co. Courthouse. All interested parties are welcome to share or bring ideas! Call 406-357-2369 for details. 3rd Thurs. Quarterly, Sept. 21, Dec. 21, Mar. 15 and June 21: BLAINE COUNTY DUI TASK FORCE meets in Bl. Co. Triple E Room at noon. This meeting is open to the public and welcomes the community. For questions call Deputy Chris Adair at 357-3260. First and Third Mon. of the Month.: HAVRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLMeadowlark Estates, 4113 9th St. W., Havre, Sundays, 5:00-7:00pm. More info call Barbara Fell, 390-3708. Open to all denominations. REO offers agricultural workers & their families assistance with: Funding for short-term classes or college tuition, books & other related costs. Job Search, placements & advancements. Employment security & wage increases. For more info visit reomontana.org call 406-879-9384 or email fawn@reomontana. orgDept.

Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read!

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Sounds on the Square to Feature Montana Bands This Summer Sounds on the Square, a free summer concert series, continues on June 20 with the Latigo Band whose members are from both Harlem and Malta, Montana. These concerts will recur each Wednesday through August 16, at the Town Square, 332 First Street in Havre, Montana, and feature various local musicians. Hosted by the Havre Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by NorthWestern Energy, along with Triangle Communications, and Triangle Mobile, Sounds on the Square music will start at 6:00 PM and continue to 8:00 PM, weather permitting. The Latigo Band is a country, country-rock, 50's- 60's rock group featuring Steve Warburton on lead guitar, pedal steel, and vocals; Mike Yakos on bass and vocals; Cindy Henderson on drums and vocals; Neil Hamilton on lead and vocals; and Colie Hamilton also on lead and vocals. Band members name George Strait, Merle Haggard, and Alan Jackson as their key influences. June 27 will feature Tales from Ghost Town. Nick Hagan, whose current location is Bozeman, Montana, has been called punkabillly, gothic country, cowpunk, punk blues, Montana blues, soul punk, folkabillly, punk grass, and street folk, but the one-man acoustic band claims that no single label is capable of capturing his style of music. Hailing originally from Montrose, Colorado, Hagan’s first tapes began circulating sometime in 2005. Recorded on a four-track to cassette, the selftitled "Tales from Ghost Town" was released on Sxratch Native Music and Insurrection Records in his hometown. In 2010, as Tales from Ghost Town, Hagan embarked on his first tour to promote his "Greyhound Bus Stop" E.P. (Sxratch Native Records, 2010), visiting venues around Montana and Idaho by hitch-hiking and hopping freight trains. On July 11, the Square will play host to a country and classic rock band from Havre, Plowed Under. Comprised of Justin Kallenberger, Joe Lamphier, Rob Everingham, Lena Lamphier, and TJ Overcast, Plowed Under has shared the stage with Dirty Shame, Mark Wills, Mark Chestnut, the Bellamy Brothers, and many other musicians at the Headwaters Country Jam, which they played for three years in Three Forks, Montana. Plowed Under, a mix of life-long country and rock musicians who consolidated their talents to put their twist on classic and new country hits, invite area residents to join them on the Square to “get loud and get Plowed!” Sounds on the Square on July 18 will emanate from the ROC Band, when musicians from both Chinook and Havre—Roger Fischer, Brad Taylor, Elaine Campbell, and Pat Campbell—will share their brand of Really Old Country. The following Wednesday, July 25, will feature the Milk River Band and their country and country/rock style. Band members include Val Barnettrhythm and vocals, Auddo Flansburg- lead and vocals, Brady Skramstad- bass and vocals, Chancin Solomon– drums, and honorary member, Brent Skramstadlead and vocals. They consider themselves “just a group of friends that have the privilege of hanging out together and playing some music.” The Havre Chamber of Commerce invites area residents to join friends, neighbors, and family at the Square to enjoy these talented area musicians. Founded in November 1909, the Havre Chamber of Commerce holds their mission to be “the promotion of Havre and its businesses through effective advertising, planned events, community service, networking and education of the public.” For more information on the concert series, interested individuals can call the Chamber at (406) 265-4383. 320th, 340th, 360th and 380th.


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DAVE SAYS:

Who Is Dave Ramsey? Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers – The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace Revisited and More Than Enough. In them, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others.

DEAR DAVE, My father died recently. He walked out of my life 25 years ago when I was a teenager, and he never wanted anything to do with me after that. His brothers, who have already paid for some of his final expenses, asked if I wanted to pay to have his body cremated. They didn’t ask for money, they just offered it as a chance to be part of things. I’m in good shape financially, and I could easily afford the cost. Morally, I wonder if I have a responsibility to help with things. Do you feel I’m obligated in any way? ~Julie DEAR JULIE, I’m sorry for your loss. I’m sorry, too, about what happened with your father. I can’t imagine the mixed emotions you must have in your heart. When someone asks me a question like this, I try to put myself in their shoes. Under the circumstances, I don’t think you have any obligation whatsoever — morally or legally — to help pay for anything. If you want to help, and you can afford to do so, then follow your heart. At the same time, I don’t think you should lose one wink of sleep over this if you decide not to contribute. Twenty-five years is long, long time. I don’t know your dad, and I have no clue about his situation or state of mind back then and in the time since. I can’t imagine doing that to a child of any age, though. Do what you feel in your heart is best. But in my opinion, there’s no obligation here. God bless you, Julie. ~ Dave DEAR DAVE, When is the right time to buy a house when someone is following your Baby Steps plan? ~Samuel DEAR SAMUEL, That’s a good question. Let’s start by going over the first few Baby Steps. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Baby Step 2 is paying off all consumer debt, from smallest to largest, using the debt snowball. Baby Step 3 is where you increase your emergency fund to the point where you have three to six months of expenses set aside. Once you’ve done all that you can begin saving for a home. I’ll call it Baby Step 3b. For folks looking to buy a house, I advise saving enough money for a down payment of at least 20 percent. I don’t beat people up over mortgage debt, but I do advise them to get a 15-year, fixed rate loan, where the payments are no more than 25 percent of their monthly take-home pay. Doing it this way may take a little more time, and delay your dream of becoming a homeowner a bit, but buying a house when you’re broke is the quickest way I know to turn something that should be a blessing into a burden! ~Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

For Lease: Grazing for to rent by the month. in Blaine County. Call info, 390-4874 (cell) 3366 and leave msg.

45 pairs Located for more or 3576-II

For Sale: 1968 Impala FastBack Split Bumper, 307 tuned up, ready to go. Motor upgraded from 2 barrel to 4 barrel Eidelbrock intake/ carb w/ new matching chrome on motor. Just turn the key and she purrs. Power Glide tranny mfd in California. $6,500 OBO, consider trades. Call 399-4498. 6-II For Sale: New Mint State Silver Eagle Dollars & Morgan Silver Dollars! BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406399-6522 6-II:9-I

For Sale 1985 Chevy El Camino not restored but nice, no wrecks 305 cu. in. V8, American Racing chrome wheels, white letter tires, auto trans, glass good, 54,000 miles $4,200 Larry 788-0358 6-I For Sale: By owner: Farm land, seven miles west of Chinook. 450+/- total acres, 267+/- acres irrigated. Good quality loam soils. 406-395-4524. 6-II

For Sale: Mahindra Model 2415 tractor w/ loader. Low hours, good shape, hydrostatic drive, PTO, 4WD, photos available. Asking $8,000. Call 799-0897 or 353-2213. 6-II For Sale: 1979 john deer combine 22 foot header tires 3,424 hours lots of parts on combine extra included shedded runs $5,000 406-355-4479.

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Come join us for the 17th annual MILK RIVER GOSPEL JAMBOREE June 22-24 @ the Malta High School auditorium. For schedule and artists visit www. mrgjamboree.org 6-I

For Sale: 4 Lots for sale in Sleeping Buffalo Addition Phase II ranging in size from 1 to 8 acres and in price from $8,000 to $49,995. Check out www.bishopincmt.com for maps and more information. 6-II


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Crispy Cows The Easterner had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch, and finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. "So, what did you name the ranch?" asked his best friend when he flew out to visit. "We had a heck of a time," admitted the new cowboy. "Couldn't agree on anything. We finally settled on the Double R Lazy L Triple Horseshoe Bar-7 Lucky Diamond Ranch." "Wow!" his friend was impressed. But looking around he saw no cattle. "So... where are all the cows?" "None of 'em survived the branding."

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IT'S FAIR TIME! Blaine County Fair Chinook, MT July 3-7

Tuesday, July 3 8am - 2pm

4-H/FFA Horse Show - George Ortner Arena

Wednesday, July 4 1pm

Little Kids Rodeo 50th Anniversary

Thursday, July 5 8am 8am - 4pm 4pm - 7pm 7pm

4-H Interview Judging - Ag Hall Entry of all 4-H, FFA, & Open Class Livestock Exhibits 4-H/FFA Market Animal Weigh -In - Beef Breeding Barn PIG WRESTLING - George Ortner Arena (Contact Don Richman 353-2213 or 799-0897)

Friday, July 6 6:30-7:30am 8am 10am 11am 2pm 3:30pm 7pm

4-H/FFA Breakfast - Chuckwagon 4-H/FFA Beef Showmanship - Sale Barn 4-H/FFA Market Beef Show - Sale Barn 4-H/FFA Beef Breeding Show & Dairy Show - Sale Barn 4-H/FFA Lamb & Goat Show - Sale Barn 4-H/FFA Horse Showmanship - Small Arena BEAR PAW ROUNDUP PRCA RODEO

Saturday, July 7 6-8am 7-10:30am 8am 11am 2pm 7pm

4-H/FFA Breakfast - Chuckwagon 4-H/FFA Youth Market Swine Show - Sale Barn FFA, FCCLA & Open Class Judging Begins - Ag Hall Poultry & Rabbit Show - Sale Barn 4-H/FFA Livestock Round Robin Contest - Sale Barn BEAR PAW ROUNDUP PRCA RODEO

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Sunday, July 8 8am Noon 3pm

4-H Dog/Cat Show - Sale Barn 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock Sale: Market Beef, Lamb, & Swine - Sale Barn DEMOLITION DERBY - George Ortner Arena Enjoy music by River North during breaks!

The Blaine County Rodeo Club is sponsoring the Blaine County Kids’ Rodeo for those 18 and under as part of the Blaine County Fair on Wednesday, July 4th at 1:00 p.m. Entries are due by June 25th.

Entry forms can be picked up at the following businesses: E-Z Mart and Hair It Is in Harlem, The Journal and Bear Paw Livestock in Chinook, The Kwik Stop in Fort Belknap, Norman’s in Havre, Westside Self Service in Malta, and the Mountaineer in Big Sandy.

For further information call Courtney Bell at 357-3166.

Great Northern Fair Havre, MT July 18- 22

Thursday, July 19 12pm 7pm

Great Northern Breakaway Roping Great Northern Ram Open Rodeo

Friday, July 20 6:30pm 7pm

Great Northern Longhorn Stampede Cody FourColors Memorial Bull Riding

Saturday, July 21 Evening

Havre Jaycees Demolition Derby

Sunday, July 22 1pm

Livestock Sale

Carnival, Concessions & Exhibits!


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Marias Fair Shelby, MT July 18-22

Wednesday July 18 1pm

4-H Interview Judging & Livestock weigh ins

Thursday July 19 11am 6:30pm 7pm 9pm

Pet & Doll Parade Mutton Busting Marias River Stampede Rodeo Boone Country Band performs

Friday, July 20 Noon 6:15pm 6:30pm 7pm 7pm 9pm

FFA Heifer Show FFA Heifer Auction Mutton Busting 4-H Freestyle Horse Show Marias River Stampede Rodeo Boone Country Band performs

Saturday, July 21 9am 11am 3pm 7pm Dusk

Rodeo Slack Marias Fair Parade 4-H Livestock Sale Demolition Derby Fireworks

Sunday, July 22 2pm

Truck & Tractor Pull

Phillips County Fair Dodson, MT August 2-5 Thursday, August 2 10am 4pm

Weigh scale opens Swine, Showmanship and Market Swine

Friday, August 3 8am 10am - 2pm 12pm 3pm Evening

Beef Showmanship, Market Beef & Beef Breeding 4-H Interview Judging - Steel Building Sheep Showmanship, Market & Breeding and Goats Small Animals - Cats, Dogs, Rabbits & Poultry ROOTS & BOOTS CONCERT!

Saturday, August 4 8am 9:30am

Round Robin Showmanship 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale

Sunday, August 5 12pm

Parade of Champions before the rodeo - Horse winners

Play Paintball, Daily at the Phillips County Fair!!!


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Northeast Montana Fair Glasgow, MT July 31 - August 5

Tuesday, July 31 6:15pm 7pm

Wild Ponly Calcutta & Wild Pony Races PRCA RODEO & WILD HORSE RACE

Wednesday, August 1 7:30am 9am 3:30pm 6:15pm 7pm

PRCA Slack Sheep, Goat, Swine Weig ins Goat Showmanship & Judging Wild Pony Calcutta & Wild Pony Races PRCA RODEO & WILD HORSE RACE

Thursday, August 2 11am-7pm 2pm 2pm 6pm 7pm

Prairie Pals Petting Zoo Stick Rodeo Prairie Ridge Rabbit & Poultry Showing & Judging Demolition Derby Calcutta NE MT FAIR DEMOLITION DERBY

Friday, August 3 8am 11am-7pm 1:30pm 4pm 6:30pm

Beef Showmanship & Judging Prairie Pals Petting Zoo 4-H Round Robin Participant Clinic Livestock Sale Local Talent Show

Kevin W. Kittredge Owner/Agent

Saturday, August 4 9am 11am-5pm Noon 6pm

4-H Round Robin Showmanship Prairie Pals Petting Zoo Cat & Dog Veterinarian Inspection Cat & Dog Showmanship & Judging Gates Open for Concert Opening Performance: October Roads Main Performance: JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY

Kevin@pioneeragency.com 406-622-5033 406-799-5033 (Cell)

P.O. Box 128 1618 Front Street Fort Benton, MT 59442

Chouteau County Fair Fort Benton, MT August 17 - 19

Friday, August 17 7-9:30am 11am 1:30pm 6pm 7:30pm

Swine Judging & Showmanship Sheep Judging & Showmanship Beef Judging & Showmanship Pig Wrestling Calcutta Pig Wrestling Contest

John Michael Montgomery to Perform at Northeast Montana Fair

Country Singer, John Michael Montgomery will be performing at the Northeast Montana Fair in Glasgow on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 7:00 8am Dog Show PM through 2:00 AM on Sunday, August 5. Advance concert tickets are now 2pm Round Robin available for sale. 7pm Western Grand National Pulling Event Behind the string of hit records, the roomful of awards, and the fan Sunday, August 19 accolades that have defined Montgomery’s success lies an uncanny ability to 9am Worship Service relate to fans. This connection transcends the singer’s talent and his proven 2pm Livestock Sale knack for picking hits like “Life’s a Dance” in 1992 to the 2004 hit “Letters from 6pm Demolition Derby Followed by Home,” a moving tribute to the connection between soldiers and their families. Michael Mezmer - Phenomenist The Glasgow Chamber invites area residents to hear Montgomery and returning opening/closing act October Road Band at the Valley County Fairgrounds, located on Highway 2 West and Fox Farm Road in Glasgow on August 4-5. Adult pre-sale tickets are available now for $35.00 at the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce, KLTZ Radio Station, and Cottonwood Inn & Suites. Adult tickets will be $45 at the gate. Youth, ages 5-12 years old, can purchase a Bear Paw Roundup Announces discounted $20 ticket at the Chamber office, and children four and under will 20th Annual PRCA Rodeo be admitted free. Tickets can also be purchased online via TicketLeap with an additional processing fee (https://wwwglasgowchamber.ticketleap.com/johnThe 20th Annual Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo will be presented michael-montgomery/). by Moxley Construction on July 6 – July 7 from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM at the For more information, interested individuals can call the Glasgow Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook, Montana. Chamber office at 406.228.2222. Event organizers, who are excited to be back on Friday and Saturday nights at the Blaine County Fair, are calling this “one of the biggest PRCA rodeos on the Hi-Line!” Johnny “Backflip” Dudley will perform as the rodeo clown, Barney Sheridan will be back to announce the rodeo, and BrookmanHighland Rodeo will provide the livestock. Monkey on a Rope will be one special event both nights. Because Friday night is family night, children under 12 years old will be admitted free; all other persons must pay the $10.00 admission price. Saturday night, the gate is $10.00 per person and those age five and under will get in free. The mission of the Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo is “to produce the best little rodeo in the west and to provide hours of quality family entertainment at an affordable price.”

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Wheat markets were weaker, led by Minneapolis as plentiful rains fell across much of the northern plains and Canadian prairies, giving the young spring wheat crop a timely moisture boost. With higher planted acres and a good start to the growing season, production potential is high for the US spring wheat crop. Corn and soybeans were sharply lower, pressured by a new round of trade spats between the US and China, Canada and Mexico. Good rains are also falling across most of the major corn and soybean production areas, helping to create record high crop conditions to start the season. Cattle markets were higher as cash prices held steady over the last few weeks, giving the discounted futures room to move higher. The market expected the bulk of the historically high slaughter numbers to be harvested by the end of the second quarter of the calendar year. Feedlots were aggressive in pulling cattle forward through April and May with record high basis and a discounted front month futures contract. Weights stayed lighter than normal as a result and beef production wasn’t as high as feared. The current heat wave in the southern plains is now stressing cattle, also reducing weight gains. Beef demand is clearly strong as packers have managed to keep boxed beef prices well supported despite higher slaughter numbers and beef production. Energies took a hit primarily on Middle East threats of increasing oil production and from weakening demand due to the increasing trade riffs between major importing countries. The Dow was higher as the US economy steadily improves with employment at near record highs. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission. The information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk.

For Sale: 2000 Dodge Sport 1500 4x4, $4,500, after market wheels, also has stock rims included, new tires, after market exhaust, quad cab. Text 406-945-4792.. 6-II MRGJ: Come join us for the 17th annual Milk River Gospel Jamboree, June 22-24 @ Malta high school auditorium. Four new groups. Come join us for lots of fun, meals and music. Fee will donation. For more information check out our Web site www.mrgjamboree.org 6-II

Country Property For Sale: 16 mi. E. of Havre, 5 bed, 2 ba. home; shop/garage w/ 6 in. fiberglass insul. divided into 38x40' shop w/ 14' ceiling w 16x13' door & 8' ceiling 3-car garage w/ 3 elec. doors. Old barn approx 40x40', 6 acres pasture w/ 244' river frontage. Only $299,000. Call 406357-2487 for appts. 5-I:11-I


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For Sale: Large suckers live/ frozen available upon request Live fathead and sucker minnows Call The Minnow Man Bob 9452346 or Teri 390-3646. 6-II

For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free- 866683-7299 or 406-453-7299 BIG SKY PIPE AND SUPPLY, Great Falls. Call TODAY and Ask for our HELP WANTED Full time free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE mechanic must have experience call ht t p:// bi g sk y pi p e a nd suppl y. 4-II:9-II E 1 Towing 265-8757. 6-I com/html/ ?Did you know? YOU CAN GET YOUR KNIVES & SCISSORS SHARPENED at BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES in Havre Holiday Village Mall, Will sharpen while you shop, Very affordable 406-399-6522 6-II:9-I

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Bus Driver Wanted: For 2018-19 school year, 4-day school week. Class C CDL with passenger endorsement required, must have or be willing to obtain first aid certification. Morning and afternoon routes available. Call Steve Hickel 379-2314. 6-II All Seasons Home Center: Come into our store @729 2nd Ave. S. We carry just about everything See how we can accommodate you. Call 406-228-8288. 6-II Farmers and Ranchers Lumber Co.: Carries everything you need for all summer projects, including lawn and garden. Malta. Call 654-1412. 6-II

Guitars of Montana: Alvarez, Nonprofit Will Hold Fundraiser BOSS/Roland, Crafter, Dean, to Support Literacy Electro-Voice, EVH, G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, Ibanez, Jackson, The Plant a Seed . . . READ Program is holding its First Annual Laney, Ludwig, Luna, Mapex, Phil Jones Pure Sound, Randall, Zildjian! Fundraising Raffle with a grand prize of $1,500 cash. Raffle tickets are being sold Music books, Band/Orchestra rentals. for $25.00, and with only 400 tickets sold, a person’s odds at winning increase. #2 5th Street South, downtown The drawing will be held on June 27. Great Falls, 406-453-4998. 1-II:7-1 The Plant a Seed . . . READ Program is an educational community impact project that not only advocates for literacy but supports children in North Central For Sale: 2002 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Sierra SLT. One owner, all Montana with readiness skills prior to kindergarten. This proactive nonprofit Svc Rcpts. Ext. cab, SB, leather, encourages and educates communities and families about the importance of 18" rims, 10-ply tires, all the reading aloud to preschool children. gingerbread, 5th wheel & receiver. Fundraisers like this raffle provide resources for many of the nonprofit’s 127k mi. Asking $12,900. Call 406- projects, such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. All children from birth 654-1323 or 390-2341. 6-II to age five in Blaine, Hill, and Phillips counties are eligible to obtain books from the Imagination Library through the support of Plant a Seed...READ. Children enrolled in the Imagination Library receive an age-appropriate book once a month until their fifth birthday. Although Imagination Library chooses and sends the books, it does not pay for them. Local groups, such as Plant a Seed...READ, raise the money to nurture literacy. For additional information and to enroll a child in the Imagination Library, a person can visit the Program’s website: http://www.plantaseedreadmt. org/, which shares the benefits of reading aloud to children: • Bonding • Literacy Skills-Comprehension • Fostering Concepts about Print • Language Enhancement • Growing a Love of Reading • Brain Development According to a member of the Plant a Seed . . . READ Board of Directors, Lorraine Verploegen, “Although first priority for the funds will be GOLFERS! Looking for a new challenge? Try the 9-holes at Harlem the Imagination Library, the funds raised through this raffle will be unrestricted Golf Course, just 1.4 miles south of funds, where the board will decide where the money is needed the most. We Harlem on Everett Road. $15 for have other literacy programs that we would like to finish up, such as the Literacy 9 holes, $20 for 18. Call 406-3532213 for more information. 6-II Corners for literacy kits for childcare providers, preschool teachers, and parent workshops. We also need a printer that can handle high volume print jobs so that we can print our own materials.” The entire Plant a Seed . . . READ Program is run by volunteers. Because there is no paid staff, all monies raised go back into the communities served. “We would like to start an endowment fund for sustainability and longevity for the program, but everything takes time,” Verploegen said. “We hope community members continue supporting the program by adopting a reader so more children can benefit from the Imagination Library.” Those interested in making a difference in a child’s future are encouraged to contact Verploegen at 262-3082 to order tickets. A person must be at least 18 years old to participate in this raffle fundraiser. In Chinook, tickets are also available from Nancy Diemert at Chinook Pharmacy on 300 Indiana Street. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, June 27, during Pint Night from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Triple Dog Brewing, located on 675 First Street West in Havre. All 400 tickets will be drawn, and ticket holders will have 27 chances to win cash prizes from $50 to $1500. Although ticket purchasers need not be present to win, the event will also feature Door Prizes for those in attendance. The purchaser of the 400th ticket drawn that night will win the $1,500 grand prize, the 399th will receive $500, and the 398th will get paid $250.00. One hundred dollars in prize money will be disbursed to those who have purchased the ticket’s drawn 50th, 100th, 150th, 200th, 250th, 300th and 350th; and fifty dollars will go to the owners of the tickets drawn 20th, 40th, 60th, 80th, 120th, 140th, 160th, 180th, 220th, 240th, 260th, 280th, 320th, 340th, 360th and 380th. For Sale: :Located just outside, but adjacent to the Malta city limits, is this 3680 +/- sq. ft. metal Behlan building on 3.85 +/- acres. Currently housing "Promises" Coffee and Gift Shop,A 21'x25', 2 car detached garage with concrete floor and electricity. List # 280PR -T Missouri River Realty 406-654-2273 www. MissouriRiverRealty.com 6-II For Sale: Antique cast iron portable blacksmith forge, 5 tools and antique leather riveter punch, $150. Riveter Patent in March 1909. Inventor HC Pomeroy from The Gem Set. Make Offer. Perfect for country/Western decor. 406-262-7512. 6-II For Sale: Jersey Cross heifer. Call 406-353-2468. 6-II


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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58

Change of Seasons Mid-June is my favorite season because calving, branding, bull-testing, snow-plowing and planting seasons have all passed. Spring rains have made the hills vibrant green and irrigating season is weeks away. Life is as good as it gets but changing from winter to spring pales compared to the glorious exit from Montana’s most foul, detestable, disgusting season of all—primary season. Political primaries are nasty by nature so consider this: Hats off to any brave patriot willing to sacrifice their lives, fortunes and sacred honor by entering the political arena. It is not easy. This past election cycle saw four Montanans enter the GOP US Senate race; all highly qualified, educated and ambitious individuals you would enthusiastically welcome as your neighbor. The primary race primarily functions to identify which of these individuals would best honor their oath of office to support, protect and defend the Constitution. Sorting them was the question. If the selection were made by height, weight or hair density, voters’ decision would have been easy. Instead, we were tasked to look beyond the packaging to discern how each candidate would perform under fire. Three of the subjects had legislative voting records which reveal their political soul. The fourth did not and even though he was an accomplished combat veteran, his performance pushing the “Yeah” or “Nay” button remained uncertain. Once elected, it is oh so easy to be charitable with other people’s money—offering sacrifices which cost elected officials nothing. The remaining three shared very, very similar political beliefs, with my ultimate decision falling to a single issue. Montanans unwilling to dig into the candidate’s record defaulted into the great abys called the “undecided.” Because these folks could sway the election, many candidates and independent committees launched attack ads. These messages are especially hurtful because they come from within our ranks; colleagues who value faith, family and freedom. The election dust settled on June 5th, 2018 and this brings me to my point. Unlike the primary election, the canyon separating the ideologies of the GOP and Democrat Senate candidates is enormous. There should be no “undecided.” For the first time, Democrats are publicly embracing full Venezuelan socialism and gun control—positions I have railed against in this column for 12 years. I served two terms in Montana’s legislature with Matt Rosendale and readers who believe as I do will not be disappointed by his performance in Washington, D.C. Matt is a great American as were each of his opponents in the Montana’s recent GOP primary.

For Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath home at 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very clean, move-in ready, central a/c, storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New master bath, lots of upgrades. Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet neighborhood near HS. Call 406357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x

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HOLY COW! Big Sky Images & Collectibles has America's largest retail displays of Ruana & USA Made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knives. Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 http://www. bigskyimages.com. 6-II:9-I

Shakespeare to Be Featured on the Hi-Line in June In its 46th season, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) will be coming to the Lewistown, Malta, and Wolf Point communities this June to perform Othello and Love’s Labour’s Lost. MSIP, a nationally recognized outreach program of the College of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University, employs ten actors for a fifteen-week summer season that includes rehearsals and a multi-state tour in Montana, northern Wyoming, eastern Idaho, western North Dakota, and eastern Washington. Two plays rehearse for five weeks starting in late May and then tour the region for a ten-week period ending in early September. With this schedule, MSIP provides professional, outdoor theatre productions of Shakespeare and other classics to communities, with an emphasis on underserved, rural areas. Given that mission, on Tuesday, June 26, the Lewistown Art Center will sponsor MSIP at the Pine Meadows Golf Course, 320 Country Club Lane, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM when the acting troupe will present William Shakespeare’s comedy, Love’s Labour’s Lost, directed by Steve Cardamone. In this production, the comedy centers on four young men who fall in love against their wills. The play draws on themes of masculine love and desire, reckoning and rationalization, and reality versus fantasy. In case of inclement weather, the backup location will be Fergus High School. Then, on Thursday, June 28, actors will present the tragedy of Othello, directed by Kevin Asselin and sponsored by The Shrew Crew. The show will begin at 6:30 at the Malta Courthouse Lawn, located on 314 South Second Avenue West. The plot of Othello revolves around a secret marriage that leads to a daughter disowned. When Iago—a meddling lower-ranking officer who harbors resentment against Othello—concocts suspicions about Desdemona’s unfaithfulness, jealousy, rage, and ultimately murder ensue. If weather prevents an outdoor performance, the show will go on in the Malta High School Auditorium. Othello will again take the stage on Saturday, June 30 in Faith Home Park at 320 Edgar Street in Wolf Point at 6:30 PM. Wolf Point High School Auditorium will serve as the venue in the event of bad weather. Audience members are invited to bring a picnic or a blanket and enjoy a night of professional theatre under the Big Sky. As always, it’s FREE… every summer. Interested persons seeking additional information can call MSIP staff at (406) 994-3303.

For Sale: Large suckers live/ frozen available upon request Live fathead and sucker minnows Call The Minnow Man Bob 9452346 or Teri 390-3646. 6-II

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ENJOYING EVERYDAY LIFE Joyce Meyer

The #1 Key to Having Peace Peace is an amazing gift God offers us. I know what it’s like to live without peace – upset most of the time, anxious, fearful and worried. It’s miserable! Since I’ve discovered how to live with God’s peace, I will do anything I need to do to have it. We have to understand the value of peace if we’re going to have it. Because if you think it’s really no big deal to lose your temper, worry, be stressed-out or upset all the time, you won’t do what you need to do to live with peace. I think it’s interesting that one of the last things Jesus told His disciples before His crucifixion was about peace. John 14:27 (AMP) says, “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]” In John 20:19, “Peace to you!” is the first thing Jesus said to His disciples after His resurrection. Verse 21 says, “Then Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you….’” Notice the word “again.” He must have wanted them to realize how important it was to maintain their peace. Take a moment to think about how much peace you have. Do you worry, get upset or feel stressed-out often? Many people do…but that’s not the way God wants us to live. A lot of Christians pray for God to give them peace, but they need to realize that as believers in Christ, they already have His peace. We need to pray for God to help us learn how to walk in peace. Philippians 4:6-7 (AMP) says: “Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].” We can learn a lot about how to pray powerful, effective prayers by studying Scripture. Instead of praying for peace, notice that in Philippians the apostle Paul is encouraging believers to trust God in every circumstance so they can have His peace as they go through challenges. If we don’t have peace and we want it, we have to be ready to make some changes. The world around us probably isn’t going to change, so we need to change our approach to life. We need to make a conscious decision to trust God in every area of our lives, every day. We’re called believers, and that’s what we’re supposed to do: Believe God! When we trust Him, we enter His rest and can enjoy our lives. Years ago, I remember when God helped me to learn this lesson as I studied James 4. In verses 1-4, we see what causes quarrels, strife and discontentment. Verse 2 (NLT) says, “You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.” Wow! This is basically saying, “You want something, so you strive to get it your way or make it happen on your own, but it doesn’t work. If you would just ask Me, I would help you.” It’s important to point out here that God won’t just give us anything we ask for. He loves us and wants what’s best for us, and when we ask for things that are in His plan and purpose for us, He will give them to us. I used to think I wanted a lot of things that ended up making me miserable after I managed to get them. But once I started giving up my will and asking God to do what He wants to do in my life, I experienced peace and contentment that I’d never known before. It was so freeing for me to give up trying to run my own life and instead focus on seeking God and trusting Him to give me what He wants me to have. Psalm 37:4 (AMP) says, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart.” I want to strongly encourage you today to purposely choose to seek God and delight yourself in Him before anyone or anything else in your life. He is the Source of love, joy and peace. And you’ll live in peace as you live in Him! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Sit, Stand, Walk, Run. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battlefield of the Mind and Unshakeable Trust: Find the Joy of Trusting God at All Times, in All Things (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joycemeyer.org. Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or website are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Joyce Meyer Ministries.

For Sale: RARE KNIVES, Large selection RUANA, SCHRADE, Hard to find USA- made Old Timer & Uncle Henry, Knife/scissor sharpening BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522. 6-II

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Even in FWP Region 6, Please Be Bear Aware Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like outdoor enthusiasts to be “Bear Aware,” even in northeast Montana. Although bear encounters are rare in most of FWP Region 6, black bears are occasionally seen in the Little Rockies and the Bears Paw Mountains. Recently, one black bear was found near camping areas on the south end of Beaver Creek County Park in the Bears Paw mountains south of Havre. Many times, bears are attracted to campground areas and homes due to the garbage produced and the availability of food. However, if bears are going to become a local wildlife species that we can all enjoy, we need to be smart about living with or near them. This includes preventing situations that habituate bears, such as rummaging through garbage and exposure to other unnatural food attractants. It is unlawful to intentionally, or to inadvertently, feed bears. When bears access garbage and other food sources, they can become food-conditioned and potentially be dangerous. Once a bear is food-trained, it is often impossible to un-train the animal. That truth explains why biologists so often say: “A fed bear is a dead bear.” Wildlife officials often must euthanize food-conditioned bears in the interest of public safety, a situation that everyone wants to avoid. A much better option is to prevent bears from becoming habituated in the first place. FWP reminds individuals who live or camp in areas where bears travel to always: • Secure garbage inside a garage, shed, or vehicle • Carry pet food in at night • Clean up livestock food • Bring in bird feeders and clean up spilled seed In addition, hunters and other recreationists are reminded to properly store game meat, food, livestock feed, garbage, and all other attractants in a bear-resistant manner. Proper storage also discourages other wildlife, such as raccoons and skunks, from causing problems with human belongings as well. Many resources are available to hunters and recreationists seeking strategies to prevent bear interactions. Some of these can be found at the website: fwp.mt.gov/ fishAndWildlife/livingWithWildlife/beBearAware/.

Kayaking Sessions Offered in Saco The Malta Parks and Recreation Department is offering kayaking sessions for children and families at Nelson Reservoir State Park on June 25 and July 23 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM—weather permitting—with instructor Stephanie Nagel in cooperation with BrightEyes Watercraft Rentals. Prices for these sessions is $35.00 for one and $60.00 for both. If more than one family member signs up, a $5.00 discount will apply. The session price includes instruction, kayak rental, and a light dinner. Nagel explains that BrightEyes Watercraft Rentals will have ten single kayaks available and two tandem kayaks capable of holding up to three people, depending on weight and size. The tandem kayaks will rent for $50.00 per session. If a person brings his/her own kayak, the cost of a single session is $20.00. Nagel also reminds everyone that bringing a life jacket is essential and that any child nine years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Free camping is available at Nelson Reservoir State Park for those interested, and anyone attending is also invited to check out Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, the only Hot Springs along Montana’s northern tier, located at 669 Buffalo Trail in Saco. The source of Sleeping Buffalo’s hot water is a 3,200 foot-deep well that produces more than 900 gallons per minute of 108-degree water. All pools are cleaned nightly, refilled with natural hot springs water daily, and monitored for cleanliness and temperature and adjusted as necessary. The water, which flows through continuously, is natural and chemical-free. Typically open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs offers three natural hot springs pools, including a cold plunge and a dry sauna. Prices are $9.50 for ages 12 and up, $8.50 for age 5-11, and $5 for infant to age 4. The Resort also has an RV Park with full hook-up sites as well as tent sites. Prices are $34-$46 for full hook up per night and $24 per night for any tent. The Management Team promises “true tranquility” as recreators spend the day relaxing in their main pool, hot tub, or sauna. The Resort can also accommodate birthday parties or special occasions in their poolside breezeway. For more information on the Resort and its accomodations, interested persons can call (406) 527-3320 or contact them via email at sbhotsprings@hotmail.com.


20 Tricia’s Trader .................................................................. Volume XVI Issue 12...............................................................................June 20, 2018


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