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Cattlemen: Don’t Miss the 10th Annual Southland Angus Bull Sale!

1pm, Fri., Mar. 25, Shaunavon, Sask. See pgs. 3 & 10 for details.

Music by: Jerry Bock

Lyrics by: Sheldon Harnick

Book by: Joseph Stein Directed by:

12th annual sale

Rachel Stevens Dean

Assisted by: Susan Brurud

April 6, 2011 Selling 30 fall bulls, 50 spring bulls and 25 spring heifers.

HEIFERS SELL FIRST!

Selling sons of:

SAV Final Answer TC Aberdeen Connealy Thunder Sitz Onward 9007 KG Onward 6345 HARB Pendleton HA Box Car 6513

Son of Pendleton. Sells as lot # 6.

For a full listing and performance updates visit

www.nissenangus.com

Patty, Jeff & Christie 406-357-3534, 406-357-2643 Chinook, MT

Sponsored by: Tilleman Motor Company & Havre Tavern Association

Havre At the MSUN Theatre

TicketsAdult: $20 Seniors & Students: $15 MSUN Students Free with ID

Thursday - Saturday: 8pm Saturday Matinees: 2pm March 18,19, 25, 26, & 31 April 1, 2, Bar Opens at: 7:30pm

Purchase tickets online at: www.mtactors.com

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EASTERN REGION: Tasha is happy to help you if you live in one of these counties: VALLEY PHILLIPS DANIELS ROOSEVELT SHERIDAN RICHLAND **BLAINE** **PETROLEUM ** **FERGUS** **JUDITH BASIN** Tasha Hines 800-756-1817 x104 406-654-7157 (c) Email: east@triciastrader.com

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2000 Country Club Road * Turner, MT 59542 Phone 800-756-1817 * Email: office@kimmel-kreations.com www.Kimmel-Kreations.com (Don’t forget the dash!) FAX: 888-796-8498

CENTRAL REGION: Wendy is serving in our state legislature through April. Please contact one of our other ad reps, specified for your county, until Wendy returns. She will not be available at her telephone extension or email until she returns.

Thank you for your cooperation!

WESTERN REGION: Brandon would love to help you if you live in one of these counties: CASCADE CHOUTEAU LIBERTY PONDERA TETON TOOLE GLACIER **HILL**

Wendy Warburton 800-756-1817 x102 406-262-3185 (c) Email: central@triciastrader. com

Brandon Billsborough 800-756-1817 x103 406-470-4927 (c) Email: west@triciastrader.com For Sale: Complete line of Horse Tack Available Year Round at the Equity Coop in Malta! Stop in for Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Boots, USA made Socks! Don’t forget to get supplied up for Calving and Lambing! 406-654-2240 3-I For Sale: 366 engine, like new, only 5,000 miles. Asking $2,000. Call 379-2224. 5-II(x) For Sale: RUANA KNIVES! Huge selection of hard-tofind, USA-made Schrade OLD TIMERS & UNCLE HENRYs. We also buy & sell RUANA and Boulder, CO. WESTERN KNIVES. Give a great, vintage gift this year.

Big Sky Images and Collectibles, Havre Holiday Village Mall. (406) 788-7210. 3-II

Joplin Inverness Rudyard Hingham Gildford Kremlin Fort Benton Loma Big Sandy Havre Chinook Cleveland Harlem Fort Belknap Turner Zortman Dodson Malta Saco Hinsdale Glasgow Nashua Fort Peck Park Grove

Wolf Point Jordan Lewistown Roy Junction Grass Range Hobson Stanford Chester Geraldine Square Butte Denton Great Falls Shelby Dunkirk Galata Conrad Valier Choteau Dutton Fairfield Simms Sun River Vaughn Sun Prairie

Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE!

Pg. Ad Placement Form............18 “Animal Academics” ........back ................................ next time Classified Ad Rates............18 Conservative Cow Dr..........16 Cowboy Poetry by................5 Fred Liese “Laugh Lines”...................... 11 “Money Talks” Financial Column...................7 Realty Section......................6 Rodeo Roundup.................15 Subscription Request.........18 Sudoku........... back next time “Things to Know”..................4 Word Find....... back next time Thaniks for reading “Tricia’s Trader!”

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., Apr. 6th.

Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Mar. 30th at 9am.

Performance Tested Fertility Tested Ultrasounded

BULL TEST SALE

Free Delivery within 300 miles

“Your Source for Bulls on the Hi-Line”

15th Annual Production Sale

Wednesday, April

20, 2011

Bear Paw Livestock—Chinook, MT

Sale at 1:00 pm - Lunch at Noon

For Complete Sale Information & Sale Book Contact: Clayton Hofeldt (406) 945-0850 bar_9_ranch@hotmail.com

Download our Sale Book at www.BallyhooPrinting.com

MILK RIVER BULL TEST CONSIGNORS

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Bulls Sell

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For Sale: 2010 used Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Laramie 4x4, 5.7L Hemi, tan, 15k, heat/vent., leather, roof, Sirius backseat TV/DVD, remote start, plus more. MSRP $41,000, Drive away price $38,000. Call 653-1160. 3-I

Mechanics! Very busy and diverse auto and implement repair shop is seeking motivated mechanic to work in a small, close knit community.

Good school, small town living at it’s best. Call Steve to inquire about wages and housing options. 406-379-2386. 3-II

CPR Saves Lives! Certified Am. Heart Assoc. CPR/First Aid Instructor will do classes for anyone needing certification, including bus drivers, day care providers, etc. Call 3792520. x

For Sale: Older white gelding and 3 year old paint filly, both very gentle. Reasonably priced to a good home. 945-2969. 3-II

For Sale: 1997 Homark Royal American 16x80 mobile home.

3 bedroom, 2 bath. Master bedroom has glamorous bath and walk-in closet. Central air, vaulted ceilings, appliances and utility room. Located in Havre. Call 406-945-1013. 3-I

For Sale: 278 ACRES located just North of Choteau, MT along Hwy 220. Good Pasture with terrific views of the Rocky Mountain Front. Great Location for your new home and ranching headquarters! Can be split into 2 parcels. $375,000 Call Mark at 406-788-9280.

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FBR Fort Benton Realty, LLP

Buying: Estates and Personal Property, liquidation services statewide. Will purchase for cash or organize your garage or estate sale. Call Corinna at 3903176. All calls will be returned and kept confidential. x

Fort Benton Commercial Opportunity. Nice automotive/tire repair building on prime corner location in central business district. Off street parking and storage located on property. Sale is subject to a current lease tenant. Call for more details. $145,000

HARLEM LUMBER COMPANY

406-353-2511 Find us at the south end of Main.

If we don’t have it, we can get it!

Charlie & Kay Brekke, Owners

One Day Sale Sat., Apr. 2 at The Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma, Hwy 87 and 4th Ave. 10% - 50% off EVERYTHING in 3 buildings. Bring this ad and receive a free gift w/ your purchase.

3-I For Sale: Older white gelding and 3 year old paint filly, both very gentle. Reasonably priced to a good home. 945-2969. 3-II

Missouri River Corridor Land includes 60.29 Acres of Land 3 contiguous parcels 20.04, 37.84 and 2.41 acres. This Montana property located equidistant (45 miles) between Great Falls, MT and Helena, Montana’s Capital along the Missouri River Corridor represents an unique opportunity for one to affordably own part of the Big Sky Country. $250,000 278 ACRES located just North of Choteau, Montana along Hwy. 220. Good pasture with terrific views of the Rocky Mountain Front. Great location for your new home and ranching headquarters! Can be split into 2 parcels. $375,000 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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THINGS TO KNOW:

SPRING FLING

Mar. 17 & 24, Thus.: HOMEBUYER ED CLASS, US Bank , 235 First St. (West entrance, Level 2-Meeting Room) HAVRE. 5pm-9pm, fee $20. Call 434-9161 x114 to register or for more info.

Mar. 19, Sat.: 2011 ANNUAL CHINOOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET, Chinook Golf and Country Club. Prime Rib/Shrimp dinner, $30. Drinks Dinner, Dancing, Prizes and more! Call 357-2394 or 357-4201 for info/tickets.

On Select Styles of

228-9844 Glasgow

KRAUS CARPET HOURS: M-F 9:30-5:30, Sat. by appointment

Mar. 25, Fri.: Lustre Christian High School’s 46th Annual SCHMECKFEST: The German Festival of Tasting. Serving time 5-7 at LCHS. Benefit and silent auctions, bake sale, and entertainment to follow meal. Adults $12, Ages 5-8 $6, preschoolers free.

For more info call 392-5735 or go to the school’s website www.lustrechristian.com.

Guitars of Montana. Call Bing (toll-free 1-877-566-2224) for a great deal on in-stock Tacoma, WA Guild® guitars. Special orders welcome & we ship!

Fender® authorized dealer.

“When You’re Serious About Your Sound”, 2 5th Street S., downtown Great Falls, 4534998. Also Stanford & Wicks Guitars, Lewistown. www. guitarsofmontana.com.

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April 21 & 28, Thurs.: HOMEBUYER ED CLASS, US Bank , 235 First St. (West entrance, Level 2-Meeting Room) HAVRE. 5pm-9pm, fee $20. Call 434-9161 x114 to register or for more info.

June 18, Sat.: LONGEST DAM RACE T-SHIRT CONTEST, sponsored by Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agricultre. Create a concept design that uses the events of the Longest Dam Race, to be held June 18 in Fort Peck, MT, and power houses as a theme. For rules and info, call 406-228-2222 or email chamber@glasgowmt.net.

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

Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

Reeds Ag Enterprises in Turner is now a Wheatheart dealer for NorthCentral Montana for parts & equipment.

Call 406-379-2386. 3-II:10-I

Custom Harvesting 2011: Plan ahead - TMC Farms & Custom Harvesting is taking custom harvesting acres for 2011. Central and North Central Montana area. Local producers, late model equipment and many references. Call Kirby Berlin at 406-217-3514 or Clinton Berlin at 406-2173488 to schedule your acres or for more info.

12-II:6-I For Sale: 48 ft. x 105 in. wide, dry van trailer, good for storage, DOT’d brakes good, tires good, in good shape. 338-4440. 3-II For Sale: Wtby mag. 257 Nikon 3-9x40 BDC scope, $634.99, like new. Ruger mod.

77 Hawkeye .300 Win mag Nikon 3-9x40 BDC scope, new, plus extras, $919.99. Call cell 403-1804 or 727-9134.

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For Sale: CIH Concord Air Seeder, 48-50 ft. w/ 3400 air tank, good shape, extra set of packer wheels & tires. Call 406-696-1165 or 794-8371. 3-I Get those Holiday Memories printed or put them in a book: Try a Photobook from Kimmel Kreations. Visit our website www.kimmel-kreations.com.

Choose from Snapfish, Fuji or Inkubook. Hard cover or Soft cover, as many pages as you like. Simple and easy to order.

Get prints made also! Call and let us help you! 379-2377. x

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Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

COWBOY POETRY BY H. FRED LIESE Fred Liese makes his home at the edge of Black Coulee near Turner, Montana.

Raised on the Big Flat, he finds plenty of “inspiration” in the people and things around him every day, and Fred’s brand of entertainment has earned him a large following throughout the US and Canada.

Recovered

Consuming precious time His tracks, they were retraced His search, it was unfruitful These items were misplaced.

He’s a human Geiger counter And you can add to that He magically extracts He pulls a rabbit from the hat.

So, Grandpa’s on his mission In the morning, he deploys He will solve the mystery Some folks, he sure annoys.

Frustration led to cussing His options seemed to stall Proclaiming his defeat, It’s written on the wall.

This bloodhound with his expertise His nose is to the ground A zigzag soon rewards The item soon is found.

If in peril, it is lost You can accept defeat Though, Grandpa, he can find it He’s in the driver’s seat.

His thoughts, they were reversed The slate was wiping clean For then with some reluctance, Grandpa’s on the scene.

Items lost so long ago No stone is left unturned Quickly they’re recovered In sight, they are returned.

His list of great recoveries Each day, it seems to grow Some folks will hold their breath, Grandpa’s blowin’ snow.

It’s said with older age This may be what you lack His ability to search, He never lost the knack.

Where’s a certain object?

You wouldn’t have to guess He hones in on his prey No aid from GPS.

H. Fred Liese Tricia’s Trader, © 2011

This issue, we also bring you a report from the most recent Poets & Pickers event in Chinook, courtesy of D.W. Mailand of Harlem, MT. There’s nothing quite like winter in Montana!

Montana Country Poets & Pickers Report February 4-6, 2011 We had our 17th Gathering; some folks couldn’t be here.

It was a feast of friendly fun; most roads were dry and clear.

Marge Liedle, Anaconda, and Tom Wilson, Lewistown, Afraid they might not get back home, both turned our invite down.

The week began, a tad severe, at 40-some below But Thursday’s warm chinook blew in, a blessing for our show.

Our two star-crossed Canadians got here alright, and back But, due to sloppy planning, spent six hours doing backtrack.

That “weather window” held just right and, except for deadly ice On streets and sidewalks everywhere, the weekend went real nice.

Pol Haldemann had lost his voice and couldn’t sing a lick.

His medicine tasted bad enough but it wouldn’t do the trick.

Most artists came and did their thing without reflecting twice But some, with burdens, still performed, despite self-sacrifice.

From Edmonton, Ken Blacklock had a sore eye, black and blue.

He’d fallen on ice in a parking lot and broke his glasses too.

Our treasurer, Arnie Hokanson, took two days plowing snow To get to do his bit on-stage and count the ticket dough.

Our song bird, Hannah Clemenson, as game as she could be, Her voice was hampered by a cold, so she made apology.

Steve Hughes crept up the icy walk at the Motor Inn motel While Sug and Arnie urged him on with a peppy little yell.

All things considered, it was great, seeing old friends and new, And what we plan for next year’s show we hope to share with you.

Fred Liese was snowed- and drifted-in, though not exactly stuck.

One-lane snow tunnels on the road were higher than his truck.

A lot of miles, a lot of hours and a very meager fee, But what it lacked, we balanced-up with hospitality.

D. W. Mailand Tricia’s Trader, © 2011

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Call Janis Flynn Pyrak at 265-9400 *Build Your Dream House With A View!

Vacant lot - .58 acres located in Korb’s southview subdivision near hospital in cul-de-sac.

Call Jeanie Cole at 945-0931

2nd Street - Joplin, MT $139.900 Spacious 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with full basement & eye opening addition. Heated 4 stall garage with great working space & storage . All located on a large yard.

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Commercial investment with revenue on Hwy 2.

Remodeled in 1997. Furnaces have been replaced and has central air. Some Apartments are rented completely furnished. Also has some commercial tenants and room for more. Owner wil take $120,000 down and owner finance. $250,000

Brand For Sale!

Lazy3J Cattle Right Hip Horses Left Shoulder $5000 Takes It! 406-654-2212.

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4015 16th St. NE - Havre

Building and property includes auto repair business, improved equipment and technicians certifications. Employees may follow new owner. A great commercial investment. $425,000

$1,000,000

1503 US Hwy 2 E - Havre

$198,000

For Sale: Charles custom sofa/loveseat, very good condition, lighter color, cleans well, asking $800. One LazyBoy recliner, very good condition burgandy color, $100. Prices negotiable. Cash only. 3792343. Can email pics.

3-II Want to work in your PJs? Visit www.mtlilybees. com 265-4677.

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For Sale: Powder River calf table, very good cond. Brand new 13 drawer roll around tool cabinet. 378-3147 3-II

Southland Angus Bull Sale: at the ranch Friday, Mar. 25th, 1pm. 90 miles north of Harlem, MT at Shaunavon, Sask.

See our ads for more information, or call us at 306-297-7781.

View our catalog, herd sires and females at our website: southlandangus.ca.

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Blaine County Health Dept. 357-2345

600 1st St. - Havre

The front garage asking price is $250,000.00 the motel asking price is $750,000.00. These can be sold serarately .

Wonderful rooms with one that has three beds.

They have a family asmosphere that guests give a five star rating.

For Sale: GREAT GIFT ITEMS! Native Blankets, Native Artwork, Knives, Saddles, Furs, Sweetgrass, and Sage.

15% off all Framing and Matting! Check it out at Big Sky Images, Havre 3-II:11-I

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For Sale: 1994 Chrylser LHS Manhatten Limited. Loaded, leather, 3.5L V6, traction control, 129k mi., white, moonroof, imitation convertible, PS, PW, PL, 12-speaker Infinity sound system, new tires, very nice auto. $2,995! Call 366-2575, Lewistown.

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Money Talks

By guest contributor Greg Dugdale of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Havre, Montana

FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR WOMEN

For Sale: USED OILFIED PIPE - 1-24in od weld fittings & valves, 1-1/4 thru 6-5/8” USED RODS - 5/8 thru 1”, CABLE - 3/8 thru 1”, USED GUARD RAIL, USED 6” galv CHANNEL, NEW HDPE PIPE - 3/4 thru 4”, lengths to 12,000ft BRIDGES for pivots, vehicles, walking, rv’s, etc prices fob our yard in Great Falls or delivered 406-453-7299 or 866-683-7299 ask for Ed bigskypipe55@msn. com ask for free catalog. 2-II:8-I

For Sale: Mid-80s Ford 4x4 F250 & F350 parts, front to rear. Call 262-5008.00 3-I Bus. w/ Lvg Quarters For Sale: Blue Bear Car Wash, Havre, MT. 3 inside & 1 outside bay, 1 RV dump, 2 vacuums, 2300 sq. ft. living quarters w/ radiant floor heat. Upper floor has large bed/bath suite both w/ walk in closets, and large open area.

Main floor: kitchen w/ appliances, breakfast bar looks into lg. din. rm. Very large lvg room, one main floor bath, two rooms one for storage and the other ideal for office space. Selling for medical reasons. Appraised at $278k, asking $245,000.

Call Lance at 945-0680.

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Women are no longer just a powerful force in today’s economy. It is estimated over 60% of the nation’s wealth is controlled by women. Some may have inherited wealth and may or may not be employed. Some are corporate executives, entrepreneurs or middle management. They may be single, married or divorced. They may or may not have children. A woman’s financial situation is often unique, and an individual approach to financial planning is essential. However, areas of common concern do exist.

Many women work outside the home. If so, they may have income tax problems, especially if they face higher taxes because they are single and unable to file a joint return. To address these problems, women should consider the following areas: the role of tax-advantaged investments to reduce their tax burden; the taxation and treatment of executive perks from their employer; the effect of age-related tax and Social Security provisions; and the tax problems of a small business including choice of organization, the selection of a retirement plan and the taxes upon disposition of their business interest.

Closely related to income tax planning for women is investment planning. Investment selection and asset allocation involve much more than tax considerations. There are various questions women should consider.

Do investment objectives line up with financial resources and needs? Is the investment advice they are receiving objective, reliable and in line with their goals, time horizon and risk tolerance? Will a trust help with their investment planning? Women who are too busy or unable to oversee the day-to-day management of their investments should consider a trust. A trust may provide the comfort that comes with knowing that financial affairs will be properly handled in all eventualities.

Estate planning, like tax and investment planning, depends on individual circumstances. Whether a woman has built her own estate through work investments, or a business, or whether a woman has inherited a husband’s estate is irrelevant. What matters is that she is aware of the estate planning options that are available. Unmarried or widowed, a single woman might use lifetime gifts to reduce her estate tax burden by using the gift tax annual exclusion and lifetime unified credit. Trusts may also be useful in a program of lifetime gifts, particularly where minor children or grandchildren are involved. Estate plan coordination, charitable contributions and life insurance can also be extremely important toward achieving estate planning goals.

For those women working for a large employer or inheriting their spouse’s retirement plan, they will frequently be faced with decisions affecting retirement benefits. Those decisions may have a significant impact on their financial situation the remainder of their life. Critical questions may arise such as: which of the several distribution options provided by an employer’s qualified retirement plan is best; will their retirement nest egg be adequate to maintain their present lifestyle; and what benefits will they be entitled to from Social Security, Medicare, and employer-sponsored plans?

No two women are alike nor are the financial predicaments in which women are likely to find themselves. As anyone can see, there are a variety of issues, problems and solutions to consider. Adopting a systematic and individualized approach with the aid of financial planning professionals can help to address and solve these problems while achieving a woman’s investment, retirement and estate planning goals.

This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Hay For Sale: 1600 ton netwrap round bales, alfalfa & alfalfa/grass. 8 miles west of Cut Bank, MT. Market value. Cell 470-2724, home 337-3175. 3-I

Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution?

Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x

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Southland Angus Bull Sale: at the ranch Friday, Mar. 25th, 1pm. 90 miles north of Harlem, MT at Shaunavon, Sask.

See our ads for more information, or call us at 306-297-7781.

View our catalog, herd sires and females at our website: southlandangus.ca.

3-II(1) For Sale: Income Tax Special Need a new vehicle with your tax return? At Howard’s Auto we have over 40 vehicles for $5995 or less. Call us at either 262-2277 or 945-0875.

Stop by our Hwy 2 East location in Havre.

2-II:3-II For Sale: 12 Hidden Valley Rd~$239,000 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Great view, next to park. Single garage, covered patio & underground sprinklers. Call Janis Flynn Pyrak @ 265-9400 3-I

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Lethbridge, AB Thursday, March 31, 2011 • 10am Directions: From LETHBRIDGE, AB at Intersection of 43rd St and Hwy 4, go 10.5 km (6.5 miles) South to Hwy 508, yard on West side of road. GPS 49.61446, -112.67213

2005 joHn DEERE 4920 120 FT 4WD AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS: 2009 Case IH 485 Steiger • 2002 John Deere 9520 • 2- 1997 John Deere 9400 • 1993 John Deere 8770 • 1982 John Deere 8640 • John Deere 8630 • Versatile 875 .

MFWD AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS: 2008 John Deere 6230 • 2006 Case IH MX 245 • 1992 Case IH 7110 Magnum • 1990 John Deere 4055 • Case IH 1594.

2WD AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS: John Deere 4020.

UTILITY TRACTORS: 2006 John Deere 4320 • 2004 Kubota L3430D. COMBINES: 2- 2008 Case IH 8010 • 2- 2008 Case IH 7010 643 • 2007 John Deere 9860STS • 2007 John Deere 9760STS • 2- John Deere 9750STS 2337 • International 1480.

HEADERS: 3- 2009 John Deere 635D 35 Ft Draper • 2007 & 2006 John Deere 936D 36 Ft Draper • 2- 2001 John Deere 936D 36 Ft Draper • 3- New Holland 6 Row Corn • Champion 4500 Corn.

SWATHERS: 1994 Case IH 8820 21 Ft • 1989 John Deere 2360 21 Ft • 2001 Premier 2950 30 Ft • 1998 Premier 2930 25 Ft • 2003 Westward 9352 30 Ft • 2009 Westward M150 35 Ft • 2002 Premier 1920 30 Ft Pull Type • Case 730 30 Ft Pull Type.

WHEEL LOADERS: 1969 Caterpillar 950.

SKID STEER LOADERS: 1996 Bobcat 863.

WALK BEHIND COMPACTORS: 2- Unused Loncin MS20 Plate Compactor • 2- Unused Loncin MS10 Plate Compactor.

LOGGING EQUIPMENT: 2- Unused Turco 8 Ton Vertical Log Splitter.

2009 cASE IH 485 STEIGER

2009 wESTwARD M150 35 FT

2006 cASE IH Mx245

2007 joHn DEERE 9860STS

1991 kEnwoRTH T450 & 1987 STRonG Box 20 FT

1969 cAT 950

SELLIck MR937 9,000 LB

1 oF 5– InTERnATIonAL 9900i

unuSED– 2010 Pj

TRUCK TRACTORS: 2006, 3- 2005 & 2004 International 9900i T/A Sleeper • 1998 International 9300 T/A Sleeper Truck Tractor • 2004 Peterbilt T/A Sleeper.

DUMP TRUCKS: 1992 Mack 600 T/A. FUEL & LUBE TRUCKS: 1981 International S1900 S/A Fuel Truck.

MECHANICS TRUCKS: 1998 GMC 4x4 Flatbed Service Truck.

GRAIN & SILAGE TRUCKS: 1976 Chev C65 Scottsdale T/A Feed Truck • Ford 9000 T/A Silage Truck • 1976 Ford 8000 T/A Grain Truck • GMC 8500 Magnum 6 Coe T/A Grain Truck • 1991 Kenworth T450 T/A Grain Truck.

EMERGENCY VEHICLES: Dodge D800 S/A Fire Truck.

SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES: 1998 Chev 1500 4x4 Suburban.

PICKUPS: 2006 GMC 2500HD Sierra 4x4 • 1998 Ford F250 XL 4x4.

BUSES: 2004 Ford E350 XLT Super Duty Van. HIBOYS: 3- Lode King 48 Ft T/A Aluminum.

END DUMP TRAILERS: Unused - 2010 PJ Trailers T/A Dump Trailer • Vaia NL160 T/A. GRAIN & SILAGE TRAILERS: 3- 2005 Lode King 27 Ft Super B-Train Grain Trailer • 28 Ft Grain Trailer • 1987 Strong Box 20 Ft Grain Trailer • Walinga Tri/A Feed Trailer.

VAN TRAILERS: Unused - 2011 Forest River T/A Enclosed Trailer.

TANK TRAILERS: Hutchinson 6000 Gallon T/A. EQUIPMENT TRAILERS: Unused - 2011 Parker Trailers 32 Ft T/A Gooseneck • 20 Ft Gooseneck.

TELESCOPIC FORKLIFTS: Sellick MR937 9,000 Lb.

FORKLIFTS: Cat V50D 6,000 Lb • Clark GCX25 4,000 Lb • Clark 6,000 Lb. BALERS: 1995 New Holland D1210 3 X 4 Big Square • New Idea 4865 Round.

AIR DRILLS, SEEDERS & SEEDING EQUIPMENT: 2005 & 2- 2003 John Deere 1820 60 Ft Air Drill • 2002 Flexi-Coil 5000 57 Ft Air Drill • Bourgault 5710 40 Ft Air Drill • Flexi-Coil 5000 57 Ft Air Drill • 2- John Deere 730 44 Ft Air Drill • Victory Seed-O-Vator 42 Ft Air Drill • Cereal Implements Noble 2200 42 Ft Hoe Seed Drill • John Deere 9350 40 Ft Hoe Seed Drill.

CULTIVATORS: Flexi-Coil 820 62 Ft Deep Tillage • John Deere 1050 40 Ft Vibrashank • Victory 53 Ft Noble Blade.

DISCS: Kello-Bilt 210 22 Ft Tandem • John Deere 640 22 Ft Tandem • Bush Hog 14 Ft • John Deere 340 15 Ft Offset • John Deere 235 20 Ft Tandem • Miller Series 2 30 Ft 3 In. Offset.

PLOWS: Massey-Ferguson 880 8 Bottom.

HARROW BARS & PACKERS: Flexi-Coil S95 40 Ft Harrow Packer • Flexi-Coil 75 62 Ft Coil Packer • Flexi-Coil 40 Ft Coil Packer • Flexi-Coil 40 Ft Harrow Packer • Gerrmore GBS72H Box Scraper • Laurier 3000 50 Ft Coil Packers • 36 Ft Coil Packer.

SPRAYER & SPREADING EQUIPMENT: 2005 John Deere 4920 120 Ft Self-Propelled • John Deere 4710 90 Ft • 2005 Spray-Air Trident 3600 120 Ft High Clearance • Precision 90 Ft High Clearance • Brandt QF1000 100 Ft Field • Flexi-Coil 67XLT 120 Ft • Flexi-Coil 67XL 100 Ft Pull Type Field • Flexi-Coil 67XL 120 Ft T/A Field.

Still Time to consign - call Today! 403.362.0859 or 800.491.4494 for More Ritchie Bros. Territory Managers – inforMAtion: Eric Fazakas: 403.362.0859 or Ben Stark: 403.826.7720

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SPREADERS: Ford 9000 T/A Manure Spreader Truck.

MOWERS: Hawk Line 7 Ft Rotary.

FORAGE HARVESTERS: 2004 John Deere 7400, 818 mach hrs showing • New Holland 2405 Self-Propelled 4WD, 2402 mach hrs showing • 1995 New Holland FX375 Self-Propelled 4WD, 2316 mach hrs showing • 1998 New Holland FX45 Self-Propelled, 1855 mach hrs showing • New Holland F62B Silage Blower.

LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT: 2008 John Deere 370 70 In. 3 Point Hitch Flail Mower • John Deere 370 75 In. 3 Point Hitch Flail Mower • John Deere 370 80 In. Flail Mower • Kubota T1460 12.5 hp Riding Lawn Mower • 3- Unused Turco TC180 6 Ft 3 PT Hitch Tiller • 4- Unused Turco TL125 4 Ft 3 PT Hitch Tiller • Vermeer TS20 20 In. Tree Spade.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Haybuster 256 Plus II Bale Processor • Highline Bale Pro 6000 Bale Processor • WW Pick-up Stock Racks • 12- (5) 24 Ft Free Standing Panels • 4x4x8 Big Square Bales • Round Bale Tub-Grinder.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES: 2007 Polaris Sportsman 500HO Quad • Yamaha Big Wheel 3W200 Motorcycle.

CONSUMER GENERATOR SETS: 4- Unused - Powertek 9000H 9 KW • 2- Unused - Powertek 7500CL 7.5 KW. LIGHT GENERATOR SETS: Katolight KIMI-25-540 25 KW Gen Set (10-249 Kw/12.5-310 Kva) • Onan Portable Gen Set (10-249 Kw/12.5-310 Kva)...AND MUCH MORE!

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Wo r d s F r o m We n d y

As you know, our very own Wendy Warburton is serving in Helena again this Legislative Session representing the people of House District 34. During her hiatus from ‘Tricia’s Trader’, she has graciously agreed to send us updates of the happenings in the capitol of this great state.

Friends and neighbors,

Today I write with a quick listing of just a few of the interesting bills being heard at the Montana Legislature. (Keep in mind, a bill may get passed in the House but killed in the Senate – or vetoed by the governor.)

Have you ever been puzzled about which Supreme Court justice to vote for, because you know very little about either candidate? Over the past 40 years, most justices have come from within 150 miles of Helena. SB268 (Balyeat-R-Bozeman) would allow Montanans to elect a justice from the district they live in, so you have a better chance of actually knowing something about the candidate, and a better chance that they come from a background similar to yours. This is a voter referendum that, if passed, YOU will get to vote for on the ballot in 2012.

We have a whole package of bills designed to work together and lower health care costs and health insurance costs for Montanans. Some of these bills include tax credits for purchasing high deductible health insurance, allowing the purchase of health plans across state lines, tax deductions for individual policies, allowing for health care sharing ministries, tax credits for employer contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs), increasing the amounts Montanans can contribute into medical savings accounts, and efforts to allow Montanans to opt out of Obamacare. Don’t let anyone tell you we oppose Obamacare but don’t offer any solutions. These are free market solutions that will not leave our children and grandchildren in debt.

Good tort reform bills are also working their way through the legislative process to help reduce the costs of medical care and insurance.

The Budget – By the time this is printed, the House will have voted on the state budget bill,

For Sale: A mechanic shop, wood shop or other commercial business could thrive here in this Malta Front Street building! Low maintenance brick veneer front, ample street and rear parking, large overhead doors and some mechanic equipment included. Asking $99,000 (214BM6) 406-654-2273. 3-II For Sale: Stock water tanks.

Polyester Resin, no Rust. 5 Colors, 6’7” long x 3’11” wide x 2’ high. Multiple use.

Stockwater, back yard pools, raised Gardens, Fish tanks. $200. 654-2771.

2-I:7-II Pasture: Summer grazing available June 1. 379-2661. 3-I: 5-II For Sale: Live in one and rent the other! Two Malta homes located on one lot near the hospital. Both homes have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

Great investment properties. Asking $75,000 for both (130SB6) 406-654-2273. 3-II

HB 2. House Appropriations Committee worked very hard to trim back a budget that had been inflated in recent years. Republican legislators are committed to refrain from raising taxes. Some tough cuts had to be made. I’m proud that over $100 million in federal money was rejected. Some people have complained about the state spurning this “free money.” With federal deficit spending in the trillions, that may sound like a drop in the bucket, but we have to start somewhere. And for those of us who pay federal taxes, it really isn’t “free money we’re sending back” – it’s our money we’re keeping in our own pockets.

As I’ve mentioned before, good bills to grow Montana’s economy, such as worker’s comp reform and unemployment reform (plus many bills to streamline or speed permitting and get government out of the way!) are working their way through the process and should have a great impact for business and job growth in the coming biennium. You can read more about these at www. rotundareport.com

This year we have a clear Republican majority in the House, with 68 Republicans and 32 Democrats.

Republicans have a slimmer lead in the Senate and don’t have a veto-proof majority, however, so not everything that passes the House is a slam dunk.

The democrats this session don’t have much power legislatively, so unfortunately a great deal of their partisan operatives’ focus has been on negative, campaign-style rhetoric. I’m hoping that will change in this half of the session so we can move forward together positively for Montana.

If you want to get an unbiased and unedited view of what is happening in Helena, you can look up bills, watch bill hearings, and even watch the House and Senate sessions at www.leg.mt.gov or on the TVMT cable channel.

You are welcome to call or email me directly any time at 262-3185 or wendywarburton@gmail.com.

I’m honored to serve you in the 62nd Legislature.

Thank you! ~Rep. Wendy Warburton

Used Furniture and Collectibles Corinna Bahnmiller

Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday Hwy 87, PO Box 472 - Big Sandy, MT 59520 (406) 390-3176 corinebean@hotmail.com usedabitantiques.blogspot.com

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Agriculture Contractor For Hire! Do you have a set of corrals you’ve been putting off or would a Pole Barn be nice?

Elkridge Contracting specializes in just that and more. Corrals, PoleBarns, Feeders, if you can think of it we can do it! Call 406-366-4678 for more info.

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COLD IS A RELATIVE THING. . .

At 65 degrees above zero:

People in Florida turn on the heat.

People in Montana plant gardens.

At 60 degrees above zero:

People in California shiver uncontrollably.

People in Montana sunbathe.

At 50 degrees above zero:

Italian and English cars won’t start.

People in Montana drive with the windows down.

At 40 degrees above zero:

People in Georgia don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, and wool hats.

People in Montana throw on a flannel shirt.

At 35 degrees above zero:

New York landlords finally turn up the heat.

People in Montana have the last cookout before it gets cold.

At 20 degrees above zero:

People in Miami all die.

People in Montana close the windows.

At zero degrees:

People in Arizona fly away to Mexico.

People in Montana get out their winter coats.

At 10 degrees below zero:

Hollywood disintegrates.

Girl Scouts in Montana are selling cookies door to door.

At 20 degrees below zero:

Washington, DC, runs out of hot air.

People in Montana let the dogs sleep indoors.

At 30 degrees below zero:

Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.

Montanans get upset because they can’t start the snowmobile.

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At 40 degrees below zero: ALL atomic motion stops.

People in Montana start saying, “Cold enough for ya?�

At 50 degrees below zero:

Hell frezzes over.

Montana public schools will open 2 hours late.

THANKS TO DOROTHY JOHNSON OF GLASGOW FOR SHARING! For Sale: Tahoe diesel generator. Model T17000LXR, Powered by Honda, Electric remote start, air cooled 4 stroke, direct injection, 120240 with breaker used less than 1 hour, and wheel kit incl., FULL WARRANTY. $3,250 OBO. Call 406-390-0519. 3-II

For Sale: Popular local bar and long time meeting place for both local patrons and travelers on busy Hwy 2 in Saco.

A great place to find everyone enjoying conversation, music, pool, darts, gaming machines and a great selection of refreshments! Asking $130,000 (208JB6) 406-654-2273. 3-II

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

3 Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 American Garage . . . . . . . . . . 10, 17 Avon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bearly Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Beartooth Bedliners. . . . . . . . . . . 20 Beery’s Land & Livestock Co.. . . . . . 2 Blaine County Health Department. . . . 6 Blushing Brides. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Bowles J5 Reds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BowWow Boarding. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bullhook Health Clinic . . . . . . . . . . 3 Circle Bar Guest Ranch. . . . . . . . 4, 12 Cruthers Monumental. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Custom Collision Repair. . . . . . . . . 8 Dan’s Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Elkridge Contracting . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Equity Co-Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ezzie’s Wholesale. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 First Bank of Montana . . . . . . . . . . 3 First Security Bank, Malta . . . . . . . . 11 Florea, Robert - Electrician. . . . . . . 12 Flynn Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Forshee Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fort Belknap Casino . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fort Benton Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gems & Jewelry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.. . . . . . . . 17 Goodies Galore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Great Falls Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . 8 Grizzly Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 H&R Block- NE MT. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Harlem Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Harry, Dr. DDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Helmbrecht Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hi-Line Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Ideal Protein Weight Loss. . . . . . . . . 7 IGA Health Mart Pharmacy. . . . . . . . 1

Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce. 4 Lewistown Honda. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Loma Flea Market. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Master Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Math, R Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Milk River Bull Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Milk River Cooperatives. . . . . . . . . 19 Missourri River Realty. . . . . . . . . . 3 Moly’s Bone & Grind. . . . . . . . . . . 3 Montana Actors Theatre. . . . . . . . . . 1 Nissen Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Northern Montana Hospital. . . . . . . 13 Northern Prairie Auto. . . . . . . . . . 20 Obie, Larry Dr., Optometry. . . . . . . . 4 Pacific Steel & Recycling. . . . . . . . 17 Prewett Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Raymond James Financial Services. . . . 4 Recovery Room Upholstery. . . . . . . 17 Richman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ritchie Bros. Auction. . . . . . . . . 9, 14 Shobe Auction & Realty . . . . . . . . . 7 Southland Angus . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 10 Titan Machinery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Town House Inns - Havre. . . . . . . . 11 Used A Bit Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . 10 Warburton, Blaine. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

For Sale: 146.35 acres of irrigated crop land just 4 ½ miles west of Malta on Highway 363. This property is in one block and has easy highway access. A good portion of this property has been laser leveled and 88.32+/- acres of the irrigated land recently produced a wheat crop. Asking $120,000 (241YR6) 406-654-2273. 3-II

ROBERT FLOREA IAL RESIDENT IAN IC ELECTR

1 265-460

Reasonable Reliable Insured License #8829

8969 Hwy #2 N.E. Havre, MT 59501

For Sale: 2 Black Yearlings: one is a stud colt & one’s a filly. Both are SUPER gentle, halter broke, & easy to handle! Great spring projects for anyone. Reasonably priced! Call 406-390-4334, leave message if no answer 3-II

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Have Customer wanting to purchase a dry land farm within 50 miles of Great Falls, MT. With the strong grain prices this would be a good time to sell some land and work towards retirement. For a confidential discussion or meeting call Shane Ophus @ 406-788-6662 or Mark Pyrak at 406-788-9280.

For Sale: 1992 Toyota Tercel, 1.5L gasoline, 2 door coupe car.

Motor bad, needs -replaced. $500. Call 406-357-4201. x NURSING Positions Available: Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta is accepting applications for RNs, LPNs and CNAs to join their quality, professional healthcare team.

Interested persons can pick up an application/ job description from the HLRC business office or contact Cheryl Weaver, COO at 654-1190 x6013 for further info. Positions open until filled. HLRC is an equal opportunity employer. 3-II:10-I

Real Estate: Take a look at my real estate listings www. sheilaforshee.com or give me a call at 406-262-4842 3-II:4-I

To Buy or Sell Avon: 866-360-5281, contact Karen at Karen.cleveland@ avon.com.

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Unreserved Farm aUction

Wend-zer Farms

Frontier, SK • Monday, April 4, 2011 • 11 am

2005 john deere 9420

rogator 1254 100 ft

1995 john deere 9610

1984 john deere 4450

1997 international 9200i eagle & 1999 doepker 40 ft

flexi-coil 5000 57 ft w/2320

aUction Location:

From FRONTIER, SK, go 16 km (10 miles) South on Friggstad Road, then 3.2 km (2 miles) East, then 0.8 km (0.5 mile) South.

a partiaL eqUipment List incLUdes:

2005 John Deere 9420 4WD • John Deere 4450 2WD • John Deere 9610 Combine • Custombuilt 30 Ft Header Transport • Honey Bee SP42 42 Ft Header • John Deere 212 12 Ft Pick-Up • Massey Ferguson 35 25 Ft Pull Type Swather • 1997 International 9200I EAGLE Sleeper, Mack T/A • Ford LN700 S/A Grain Truck • Ford F350 • Trailmobile 40 Ft T/A • 2- Doepker 40 Ft T/A Grain Trailer • Flexi-Coil 5000 57 Ft Air Drill • Flexi-Coil 820 60 Ft Deep Tillage, Massey Ferguson 12 Ft 3 Pt Hitch • Degelman LR7645 45 Ft Land Roller • Rogator 1254 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer • Westward 10 Ft Estate Sprayer • Degelman R570S Rock Picker • Bergen 70SD 10 In. x 70 Ft Hydraulic Swing Auger • Bergen 60SD 10 In. x 60 Ft Hydraulic Swing Auger • 2009 Rem 2700 Grain Vac • Kubota RCR60GA 60 In. 3 Pt Hitch Finishing Mower... AND MUCH MORE!

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

For Sale: 2006 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer, roof, rear DVD, power 3rd row seat, AM/ FM/CD, very clean, 58k. MSRP, $23,000, Drive away price $20,750. Call 653-1160. 3-I

Pasture: Summer grazing available June 1. 379-2661. 3-I: 5-II Simple System to Create Wealth! Visit www.mtlilybees. com 406-265-4677. 12-II:6-I

We hope you enjoy reading this newest feature in Tricia’s Trader.

You may agree, you may disagree with Dr. Kerns’ Ramblings, but you will always have something to discuss over dinner.

Capitalism and Skinny Kids

It would be disingenuous of me to say I was born a free-market capitalist. I actually didn’t advocate for, nor understand that ideology until I was nearly five. Let me describe my epiphany.

In my early years I lived with my parents and two brothers on the family ranch 30 miles north of Forsyth. One summer day, Mom cleaned us up and hauled us to town for the Rosebud County Rodeo.

Being more accustomed to the open sagebrush plains of eastern Montana than the big city, it was a bit of a shock sitting in the bleachers surrounded by so many people. During the slack time between rough-stock events my wandering eyes spotted a kid about my age scrambling under the bleachers snatching empty beer bottles. Puzzled, I watched for awhile before squirming between the seats and floor boards and dropping to the ground to ask the scavenger what he was doing. “The guy at the beer stand gives me a dime for every case of empty bottles I haul back to him,” the kid explained.

I quietly followed as he lugged a clattering case of bottles from under the bleachers and sure enough, the fellow at the beer stand tossed him a dime. “Whoa Nellie,” I thought to myself. “I need in on this action.” I grabbed an empty wooden case from the stack and hustled under the bleachers. Within minutes, I had filled my case and sprinted to the beer stand. Sure enough, just as with the other kid, the beer guy tossed me a dime and I stuffed it in my pocket. This was great. Before long, I solicited the aid of my two brothers and the three of us were earning money as fast as skinny kids could run with cases of beer bottles. With all of us working the same bleachers, we soon developed real supply chain problems; the rodeo fans simply weren’t emptying the bottles fast enough. In the shadows under the bleachers, we monitored the emptiness of each bottle placed on the floorboards so we could grab them before someone else did. Occasionally, we were a little too quick and a gruff old cowboy would bark and kick at us. Like flies on a road kill, we hovered out of range until he placed his bottle down again and then we would snatch it and run. It is dangerous work being a freckle faced capitalist, but at the end of the day I had a pocket full of dimes—real dimes, because in 1962 dimes contained 0.08 ounces of silver making each one worth $2.80 on today’s market.

If my grand kids crawled under the bleachers for a similar business venture today they would first need to fill out a W-4, an I-9, Workers’ Comp forms, state child support notification form, plus produce a Social Security card all to be told they couldn’t be hired because of child labor laws. Hasn’t society progressed? Interestingly, if they were hired they should be paid in nickels as 5 cents of every dime needs to be sent to the state and federal government for taxes. The above story is the perfect sedge-way to today’s point concerning the costly growth of state government. The budget is the hot topic of the second half of the session, so let’s look at the numbers.

For the 2001 biennium, Montana’s total budget was 5.4 billion dollars. By 2011, those two-year budgets had grown to 10.1 billion dollars. This whopping 86.81 percent growth in government spending compares to a Treasure State population growth of only 9.63 percent over the same time frame. This spending increase added 1,811 new state employees with an average annual wage and benefit package above $60,000 each. When compared to Montana’s private sector average wage of $44,000, this is simply not sustainable. We must shrink government.

Our governor, along with other big government advocates, argues Legislative Fiscal Division’s revenue estimates are wrong and Montana has plenty of money to fully fund every program. Their premise is wrong. Spending money just because you have it is exactly how state government has grown to its monstrous size. Our budget should be no bigger than that needed to minimally fund the smallest level of state government as allowed by our constitution. At this moment, Montana’s House is proposing to cut 7 percent from the last biennial budget. This is an unprecedented, but desperately needed, shrinking of government. We will never restore our economic freedom if the fruits of our labors are continually consumed by taxes. No one said freedom would be easy; only worth it.

Read more of Krayton’s op-ed in his 350 page book, Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor - a collection of published and unpublished articles written about the life of a cowboy as it pertains to America’s freedom.

Visit kraytonkerns.com to order your copy, available in softcover or hardcover signed editions.

Now! Available from Kimmel Kreations, LLC: Call 800-756-1817, ext. 101.

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Wanted to Buy: 1959 or newer forward control “Jeep” model FC-150. Prefer stock and in restorable condition. Call 406-265-9450 to leave msg. or 406-846-2656 evenings. 3-I

Dexter’s Antique Store: Open Noon-7pm, located at 15 15th Ave., Havre, MT, or call us at 390-4073. We now do estate sales. 2-II:5-I

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For Sale: 1986 Peterbilt 359 truck. 400 Big Cam 4, 13 spd, air-ride suspension, approx. 500k, Low Pro 24.5. Call 406-799-2872 or 357-2266, if no answer, pls lv msg. 3-II(x)

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3-I Golden Doodle Puppies: Cute, cuddly, ready for you Feb. 22. White, gold, red, black. Parents have great mellow dispositions and are AKCCKC-ACHA registered. F1s $400, F1Bs $500, Possible delivery up to 300 miles. Call 538-3803, Lewistown.

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3-II $2,000. Call 379-2224. 5-II(x) Ford tractor, new rear tires, 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; attached sickle mower.

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3-I For Sale: 1998 Chevy Suburban LT 1500, 4WD, loaded, 133k mi. Vehicle was in a wreck, but runs well.

Made to sell to the auto body person or mechanic. Call Mark for details. Asking $2,400. Call 799-9992. 3-I Hay For Sale: 1st & 2nd cutting alfalfa, alfalfa/grass mix, hay barley. Irrigated hay in large round, twine tied bales. 406357-4187, Chinook, MT. 3-I For Sale: 828/830 8th St. W, Kalispell. Live in the 1924 sq. ft.

4 bedroom, 3 bath home and get rental income from the second home located on the same property. Separate parking for both homes. $309,900. Call 3792225 for more information. 3-I

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