September 21st, 2011 by Tricia's Trader

September 21, 2011 Volume IX Issue 18

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BIG DOLLAR RACE

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Ad Placement Form.........11 Classified Ad Rates.........11 Community Spotlight...... 22 Conservative Cow Dr...... 26 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese “He Said . . . She Said”... 25 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column............... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 17 Subscription Request......11 Sudoku............................11 Sudoku Solution............. 18 “Things to Know”.............. 4

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For Sale: Ruger mod. 77 Maggie Sottero Wedding Hawkeye .300 Win mag Nikon Gowns for sale: Size 4-18. 75% 3-9x40 BDC scope, new, plus off retail. Call (406) 945-2969. 9-II extras, Reduced to $844.99. Call cell 403-1804. 8-I:9-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

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Attention ALL Veterans & Families: We want to honor you! American Legion Havre Post 11 is building a Veteran’s Wall of Honor in the Atrium in Havre. Please send 8x10 framed photos of veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces, with name, rank, years served, and phone number to contact for more information to write a bio. Veterans from all branches and states welcome! Call (406) 265-4090 or 2623557 for more information. 9-II For Sale: Used Bale King Model 2000. Right hand discharge, NEW flails. $8500 OBO. Call Daytime 406-654-2022. 9-II

For Sale: 1925 Willy’s Overland Model 91 4-door open towing car. Serious inquiries only. (406) 353-2291. 9-II

Registered Fjord Mare for sale: $1200, very sweet, good for breeding or packing. Wanted to buy: panels & T-posts. Call 945-2969. 9-II

FBR Fort Benton Realty

900 ACRES S. of US HWY #2 between Havre & Chinook, 2 homes, 2lg storage sheds, calving barn, steel corrals. Has dry cropland, pasture, & some irrigated hay bottoms, free natural gas. 350 ACRES East Blaine County in the Milk River Valley North of Highway 2. 25 Acres irrigated, balance is pasture. Good Prairie Dog, Pheasant, & Deer Hunting. $175,000 438 ACRES in North Central MT. Includes pivot sprinkler & gated pipe for irrigated alfalfa hay on 236 ac., plus 66 ac. Flood irrigated hay, & 135 ac. Grass. Prime hunting. Property joins approx. 20,000 acres of public & private lands also available for hunting. Easy access 3 miles from town. Call for details. 675 ACRES in Phillips County, MT. Property borders thousands of state and BLM land and two Wildlife Refuges with Deer, Elk, Antelope, and Pheasants. Farm is leased with ROI $450,000 Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

For Sale: 95 JD Combine, has been shedded, in running condition. 357-2014. Lv. a msg. if no answer. 9-I

For Sale: Burgandy recliner in good shape, $75. Also brown lift recliner, just like new. $800. 379-2343. 9-I

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THINGS TO KNOW:

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION! Sat., Oct. 15. Ophus Auction yards, Big Sandy, MT. Call NOW with your consignments! Mark your calendar to attend. Contact us with questions or send your list sgophus@itstriangle.com, PO Box 7, Big Sandy, MT 59520 or (406) 788-6662. 9-II

September 17 - 24, Sat.-Sat.: 10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAIL OF FABRIC SHOP HOP, The Enchanted Room in Glendive, The Plaid Square in Glasgow, Quilts & More in Sidney, The Bent Pin in Williston, The Fabric Attic in Wolf Point. $500 Grand Prize! Stake your claim on 50 fat quarters by playing Trivia. Purchase SURPRISE collectible blocks. Two $50 baskets given away at each store! September 21 - 23, Wed.-Fri.: 2011 MONTANA ANGUS TOUR, headquartered in Havre, MT. SEE STORY ON PAGE 22. Begins Wed. at Prairie Farms golf course at 10 am. Speakers, cattle displays, social and dinner. Call Dave and Yvonne Hinman at 406-654-1809 or Klint and Lori Swanson at 357-2492 or see http://ncmtangus.org/ for registration form and more info. September 23 & 24, Fri. & Sat. : 7th ANNUAL SUGARBEET FESTIVAL, Chinook, MT. Vendors, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming football game, pancake breakfast, car show, farmer’s market, sugarbeet entries, 3 mi. run, golfing contest, inflatable toys, live music, Beverly Hillbillies look-alike contest, barbeque, Larry G. Jones Impressionist/Comedian, Oil and Gas presentations. Begins 1pm on Friday. For more information see http://chinookmontana.com/Sugarbeet_Festival.html. September 24, Sat. : “GET DOWN” TOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL, downtown Chester. Festivities kick off with a Fun Run at 7:45am, Free Will Donation breakfast sponsored by Triangle Communications from 8-10am, Vendor booths open at 10am, Chili Tasting and Pie Contest. For information, contact Linda VanDyke 759-5835. October 2, Sun. : TURNER ALC HARVEST DINNER, Noon to 2pm, Roasted Turkey and all the trimmings, $8 adults, $4 kids, preschool free. October 5 - 29 : ALL MONTANA FIBER ART SHOW, Lewistown Art Center. An exhibition featuring some of Montana’s finest fiber artists whose original work includes weaving, basketry, felting, fiber sculpture, wearable art and knitting. This exhibit is sponosored by Lewistown Propane, Gene & Elaine Meier and McDonalds, Peat and Linda Peterson. October 7, Fri. : ALL MONTANA FIBER ART SHOW RECEPTION, Lewistown Art Center. 5:30-7:30pm.

Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

For Sale: Charles custom sofa/loveseat, high quality, very good condition, lighter color, cleans well, asking $800. Call 379-2343. 9-I NURSING Positions Available: Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta is accepting applications for RN’s and/or LPN’s and CNA’s to join their quality,professional healthcare team. Interested persons can pickup an application/job description from the HLRC business office or contact Cheryl Weaver, COO at 654-1190 ext. 6013 or Steph Denham, CFO at 654-1190 ext 5117 for further information. Positions are open until filled. HLRC is an equal opportunity employer. 9-II

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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.

True Conservation

There’s horsepower tucked beneath the hood He bats the breeze unruly He knows this big old open road He puts miles behind his dually.

I’ll repeat it now at eighty Take the same amount of miles It’s a fuel use reduction I’ve used it in my trials.

A constant spray of fossil fuel And this diesel’s great design It’s propelled on down the asphalt It’s like a dog on turpentine.

Now carefully, I calculate Conservation’s not a crime There is a factor, I’ll include It’s the engine’s running time.

Then basic colors, left to right, They burst into his view Dancing oh so radically Guess what, they’re red and blue.

A running engine gulps the fuel A rig that’s parked does not An early shut off’s mighty fine Save you dollars on the spot.

Behold, the trooper’s question “Is this where the race is?” There’s no need for introduction They’re on a first name basis.

The running time has been reduced Thirty minutes, more or less The savings are significant Amazement, you’ll express.”

The look upon the lawman’s face It was clear as crystal A chill factor’s on the rise It’s hotter than a pistol.

He gave a closing statement It etched his epitaph He stated to the officer, “You’re challenged some in math.”

A lame excuse had come to sprout It bloomed into a treasure Excessive speed can be explained It’s a fuel saving measure.

The trooper peered in to the rig His question checked the flow “Does that seatbelt work?” He said, “I guess, … I just don’t know.”

“From my ranch, I will depart At sixty is my speed A hundred miles I will go More fuel is what I need.

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For Sale: 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, 209K, 1/2 Ton, 4WD, 5.3L V8, Automatic, Cloth, PW/PL, XM Radio, Trailer Tow, Running Boards, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Extended Cab. This veh. is consigned w/Am. Gar. Call 357-4201 to take this veh. on a test drive. Call 357-4201. 9-I For Sale: Old Kropp sheep wagon on good Model T frame complete with trans and rear end. Like new tarp. Call 406942-0373 or 228-4692. 9-I

3 MONTHS ’TIL CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS IS COMING!..... SO BE PREPARED!

Start Shopping early To have a worry free Christmas This year!

For Sale: 30’ Okanagan 5th Wheel Travel Trailer, 2 pushouts, 4,000 Standby Gen. Full length awning, elec. jacks in front, very comfortable, For Sale: Golden Doodle pup- A/C, Heat. 357-3608. 9-I pies, cute cuddly & ready for your home Sept. 23. Seven beautiful golden pups, 3 shiny blacks. Parents are Golden Doodle mother (have ACHCCKC) and standard poodle father (CKC-AKC-ACHC) w/ great dispositions. All 4 previous litters’ owners say, “Best dog we ever had!” Possible delivery to 300 mi. Asking $500. 406-538-3803, Lewistown. 9-II For Sale: 2007 Chrysler Town & Country passenger van, 3.3L V6, 108k miles, 4 speed auto, white. Call 653-1160. 9-II

For Sale: 1994 Wilson cattle pot. 51 ft. triple axle, good brakes, very nice condition. No longer hauling cattle so it needs to go. (406)383-4440.

For Sale: 2004 Polaris 400, 2,100 mi., call 265-9595. 9-II For Sale: Very tastefully remodeled Malta 2+ bedroom 1 bath home on a large corner lot. Two decks and all new appliances, including washer & dryer! Asking $65,000 (108WL6) missouririverrealty.com 406-654-2273. 9-I

To Give Away: Free Firewood - You cut and haul. Call 379-2343. 9-I

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

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Money Talks

For Sale: 2002 S&S Duea Line horse trailer, 20ft centered gate reinforced inside, mats, No cattle have been inside, $6,500. 1982 WW 2 horse trailer mats, $3,000. Call 406-653-1958. 9-II

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

THE LONG OR SHORT OF IT

Lose weight quickly & sensibly, 3-7 lbs./wk! Ideal Protein weight loss. A medically monitored program with great success. Lewistown, Great Falls & Malta locations. Call 406-366-6321 (Lewistown), 654-4140 (Malta) or 454-1000 (Great Falls). 9-II House For Sale: 1 1/2 story, small older 3 bdm on 2 lots w/sm dble door garage. Clean. Partly furnished. New furnace. New sewer line to the Town Main. Price $15k. Call 5273218 or 527-7218. 8-II:10:I

Consider Fred and Wilma. They are anxious to become the owners of a prestigious house. Naturally, they are both positively bubbling over with excitement. Wilma, in particular, can barely restrain her enthusiasm for the home of her dreams. However, she has the financial brain of the couple and wants to make the best possible choice for mortgage financing. She must choose between a 15 year mortgage at 5% and a 30 year mortgage at 5.5%. In either case, they will borrow $100,000, pay the same in closing costs and neither mortgage note has a prepayment penalty. A quick analysis of their situation reveals that their monthly payment on the 15 year mortgage (principal and interest only) will be $791. Over the course of the mortgage they will pay $42,343 in interest. Of course, that interest is deductible. Let’s assume that Fred and Wilma will be in the 25% tax bracket for the next 30 years. That means, after-tax, the interest costs them $31,757. Their total after tax payments will be $131,756. Interest on debt sure adds up over time doesn’t it? The 30 year mortgage results in monthly payments of $568. Total interest payments will be a whopping $104,404. But, thanks to the deduction Uncle Sam gives them, the after tax-cost of the interest is “only” $78,303 making their total after tax payments equal to $178,303. The 30 year mortgage gives them payments that are lower by $223 but it costs them $46,547 more, after-tax. One answer would be to take the sure thing, borrow for 15 years and run. But, consider the flexibility of the 30 year mortgage. If they were to invest the $223 per month in common stocks that returned 6%, after tax, for 15 years they would have over $65,177. The balance due on their 30 year mortgage after 15 years is about $69,490. Within the next 8 months, they will actually have more saved than their balance due on their mortgage. The key to this strategy is Fred and Wilma must actually save the $223 each and every month. If they don’t, they may have been better off with the “forced savings” imposed by the 15 year mortgage. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or a loss. The examples provided are hypothetical and do not suggest or guarantee particular rates of return for any investment. The examples do not include transaction costs and tax considerations that would reduce an investor’s return. How about these three alternative strategies that take advantage of the inherent flexibility of a 30 year mortgage with no prepayment penalty. If Fred and Wilma make 13 payments every year, starting in the first year, the extra $567.79 will reduce their after-tax interest cost to $63,478 and pay off the mortgage about 5 years ahead of schedule. As an alternative, they might pay the next month’s principal along with each payment. For example, with their first payment, they would also pay the $110 in principal that would otherwise have been due on their second payment. Every month they would pay a little more in extra principal. This strategy results in aftertax interest costs of $44,529 and a pay-off in year 18, a little over 13 years ahead of schedule. A simpler alternative would be to send a flat amount along with each month’s mortgage payment. Sending $100 per month would reduce their after-tax interest cost to $51,990 and pay off the mortgage about 8 years early. Each of these alternatives requires discipline. If one does not have the discipline to actually send the mortgage lender the additional funds then the forced savings of the 15 year mortgage might be the best bet. Of course, this brief article is no substitute for a careful consideration of all of the advantages and disadvantages of this matter in light of your unique personal circumstances. Before implementing any significant tax or financial planning strategy, contact your financial planner, attorney or tax advisor as appropriate. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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Horse Property Great barn & 24 acres. 4 bedroom/3 bath home. Must see this one! $443,000

Beautiful Home, Price Reduced! 8 acres, 3 bedrooms/3 baths, 2 car attached garage, plus an awesome 1800 sq. ft. shop. Everything has been remodeled and updated. $347,500

On a Quiet Street Large vintage home with character, built-ins and remodeled kitchen. 4 bedroom/2 bath. Call Sally at $242,500 406-366-1278

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Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader is hiring! We need delivery contractors, and sales reps who are serious about work and earning a solid income. Contact us for region and other details. 406-379-2377, email kimmelkreations@yahoo. com. x For Sale: 2008 Arctic Cat 700, clean, low miles, call 265-9595. 9-II

For Sale: Just in! Newer John Deere model 567 round baler. $25,900. Call Larry (406) 357-2211Â or rainbowsales@mtintouch.net.

For Sale: 2 wooden boats to restore. One is a 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris Craft inboard. The other is a 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lee Craft hard top with an Evinrude 30hp outboard. Call for details (406) 355-4591. For Sale: Registered, seven year old sorrel quarter horse mare. Broke, gentle. $1,000. 406-353-2864. 9-II

For Sale: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 Pontiac Grand Prix GT, 4-spd auto., front wheel drive, 98k, mi., red. 28 mpg hiway. Call 653-1160. 9-II

For Sale: 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 115,999 mi., 2.7L V6, 4 door Sedan, SE, FWD, Dual Air Bag, Automatic - Needs Water Pump - Retails $3,725. This veh. is consigned w/ American Garage. Call 357-4201 to take this veh. on a test drive. 9-I For Sale: Wurlitzer piano and 1965 Ford pickup. 265-4917. 9-I For Sale: Toy Australian Shepperd puppies, will be ready for new homes in a couple weeks. 2 tri-color--male $150, female $200, and 1 blue merle female $250. Pictures available, will have 1st shots and dewormed. Call 654-1559. 9-I For Sale: 1978 Coach Camper, $500 as is. Call 406383-4445 for more info. 9-I House For Sale: Clean, 2br/1bath on 2 lots. Full basement. Covered parking. Fenced. Great for animals! Partly furnished & incl NEW washer & dryer. So much more! $69k. 1/2 down, owner finance 1/2. Call 739-4384. Loma. Avail. Spring 2012. 7-I:12-II

Fall Sales Reminders: x September 30th is the Last Day to Change Coverage Levels or Options or to Sign Up x Emerging CRP or New Break? Contact us ASAP Join Us for Our Annual Farmer Meeting!

Thursday, Sept. 22nd at Havre Eagles Club at 12:00 Noon Topics: Important Changes; Levels, Options & Prices;

Wheat Varieties & Stripe Rust, What to Do?

Max Erickson or Andrew Brekke

Mike Gilson

(406) 265-1490

(406) 403-6004

Agents With 40 Years Experience Certified Crop Advisor & Agent 3 First Street West, Havre, MT Carter, MT Erickson Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Insurance Provider

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Help Wanted: Schwan’s Home Service Now Hiring across the Hi-Line! Great pay & benefits. Apply at schwansjobs.com. Contact Bob at (406) 265- 4420 or 945-3047. Equal opportunity employer. , Relocation assistance available 9-I

ROBERT FLOREA Can’t afford a car trailer? Buy a tow dolly! Stehl Tow Heavy Duty Car Tow Dollies ON SALE for $1,100. D&D Trailer Sales (406) 265-4255.

For Sale: NEW Bale King 4100. Big Squares, Right hand discharge. $32,000 . Call daytime 406-654-2022.

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Save for America School Banking! Every Friday is Banking Day at Malta Elementary! Bass Auction Co. for all your trailer needs: PJ Trailersflatbeds, pickup flatbeds, CarryOn Cargo Trailers, Travalong Stock Trailers, HiQual Portable Fabric Buildings. We have something for all your needs. Bass Auction 406-538-8709. 9-II

For Sale: NATIVE BLANKETS & ARTWORK, Knives, Saddles, Buckskin & Furs, Sweetgrass, and Sage. 10% off all Framing and Matting! Check it out at Big Sky Images, Havre Holiday Village Mall. (406) 788-7210. 9-II

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SUDOKU

Sudoku is a game of logic, based on a grid of 9 columns and 9 rows. This is subdivided into nine 3 x 3 squares. A completed Sudoku puzzle comprises this grid completely filled with the numbers 1 - 9 appearing exactly once in each row, column and square. Place each number from 1 - 9 once into each row, column and 3 x 3 box in the puzzle grid. SOLUTION ON PAGE 18.

For Sale: 2011 Dodge Durango, AWD, 5.7L V8 Hemi, 20mpg hiway, sunroof, rear DVD. $47,675. Call 653-1160. 9-II New Location, New Fabrics, New Ideas! Bearly Square Quilting, 39 First St., Havre. Now Open Mon.Fri. 10-5:30 & Sat. 10-4. See us for sewing machine servicing, too. (406) 265-4424.

For Sale: 1969 Buick Wildcat, 55k actual miles, $3,000 OBO. 1984 Mercedes 300D, new paint, like-new leather interior, $4,000 OBO. Call (406) 355-4591.

For Sale: Light oak entertainment center w/ side door for DVD’s, cubby below, glass door and 3 shelves. Great for college dorm or first apartment. $35. Call 379-2512.

NURSING Positions Available: Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta is accepting applications for RNs and/or 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 6541190 x6013 or Steph Dunham, CFO at 654-1190 x5117 for further info. Positions open until filled. HLRC is an equal opportunity employer. 3-II:10-I

HOW TO CALL THE POLICE WHEN YOU’RE OLD George Phillips, an elderly man from Meridian, Mississippi, was going up to bed when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked, “Is someone in your house?” He said, “No, but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me.” Then the police dispatcher said, “All patrols are busy. You should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available.” George said, “Okay.” He hung up the phone and counted to 30. Then he phoned the police again. “Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry about them now because I just shot and killed them both. The dogs are eating them right now.” And he hung up. Within five minutes, six police cars, a SWAT team, a paramedic, and an ambulance showed up at the Phillips’ residence and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the policemen said to George, “I thought you said that you’d shot them!” George said, “I thought you said there was nobody available!” Don’t mess with old people.

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River Break Basecamp of Fort Benton buys, sells and consigns (@25%) used books and vintage farm/homestead items. Call Tom @ 406-564-3326 or visit our retail storefront in downtown Fort Benton, which features 20,000 books, vintage goods and outdoor gear for work or play! Gifts galore! river break basecamp@hotmail. com 808 17th Street/POB 1222 Fort Benton, MT 59442-1222. 9-II For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 65k, Automatic, CD player, cruise, air bags, A/C, 2 Door, Excellent Shape, $10,900. This veh. is consigned w/Am. Gar. Call 357-4201 to take this veh. on a test drive. 9-I For Sale: 76 Chevy ¾ Ton 4x4 1-owner $3,995. ’97 Ford F-350 460 Auto 4x4 $5,995. ’72 VW Bug $3,995. ’03 Chevy 4x4 Suburban w/3rd row seat. & Lots more – end of summer sale at Howard’s Auto Sales (406) 262-CARS (2277). Need Help With Small Grain Harvest? Local producer w newer equipment for straight cut or swath pick-up. Lots of references. Cut Bank. Valier. Shelby areas. Available now. 406-217-3514 or 509-7979. 9-II For Sale: Reconditioned wood stoves. 2 Blaze Kings. Also, Centennial, Hershey, 2 Hurricanes, Sapphire & 1 Blaze King insert. Triple wall pipe and stone hearths. Ask for Jerry. 406-452-0863. 9-II

Antiques & Miscellanea: Furniture, Collectibles, Jewelry,Art, Coins, Books.... Open 10am6pm, Tues-Sun. 79286 Hwy 87, Big Sandy, MT. (406) 390-3176 usedabitantiques.blogspot.com

Join us for another Installment in the Cook-Inn series “CAN YOU CAN?” at Virgelle Saturday Oct 1st Starts @ 1 p.m. “Tuition” includes classes with Bonnie O’Gorman, current Ball Blue Book and 2 Jars of Produce. Options include discounted overnight stay. Classes are $60.00 bring a buddy and pay $50 ea. To Register or information call 1-800-426-2926 or 378-3110 VirgelleMontana.com 9-II

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For Sale: 4 bed/3 bath home in Havre. Clean, spacious house with original woodwork and character. 730 6th Ave., Havre. Call Kim at Havre Hi-Line Realty 265-0905. For Sale: New 350 Arctic Cat, $49/month o.a.c. Call (406) 265-9595. 9-II

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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 You could win a brand new 2011 Polaris 500 4-Wheeler! Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Purchase your tickets online at www.chinookmontana.com or from any Chinook Chamber of Commerce Business. All proceeds benefit the Chinook Area Chamber of Commerce and their efforts in improving the community. 7-II:9-II Call Central Montana Panels for your Steel Continuous Fence, Gates, Panels & Feeders. NEW & NOW Available for Rent HD Panel Cart with 30 HD 12’ Portable Panels. CMP Bull Feeders in Stock. Want to buy it once? Buy it from CMP 535-5919. 9-II

See Lewistown Honda-Polaris-Kawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-8230226 or visit our web site at www.lewistownhonda.com. 9-II Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x

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Sept. 23 & 24 - Chinook, Montana Gusher Game - Try your luck to strike a gusher! Prizes for hitting a well! Car Show & Swap Meet - Bring parts, emblems, etc. to sell & your wish list Live Music Jam Session - Contact Bruce at 357-2424 Parade! 4:00pm Sat., lineup 3:00pm at Meadowlark School BBQ - 5:30pm Sat. on Main St.

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For Sale: 2008 Ford F350 Super Cab, 6.4L V8, 97k mi., maroon color. Call 653-1160 for more information. 9-II

For Sale: Quarter horse geldings. 15 year old bay, very well broke, $2,500. 6 year old sorrel gelding, green broke, $1,200. Call 379-2241. 9-II

Renew Old Furniture! 27 yrs experience in furniture recovering. Specializing in vintage furniture. Custom slip covers. Fine fabrics. The Recovery Room Upholstery Shop (406)353-2385, Sondra@RecoveryRoomNW.com 9-II

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Plumbing & Repair: Service work, remodels, water heaters, residential plumbing. Lewistown Plumbing & Repair. Licensed, bonded, insured. Will travel. (406) 366-9919. 9-I

Wanted to Buy: Batteries. Will pick up. Also scrap iron and cars. 654-1964. 4-II:10-I HOMEWORKERS NEEDED! Many legitmate companies will employ you now! Assemble products or do craftwork in your home. Easy work! Get our FREE REPORTS! Send a long self-addressed (#10), stamped envelope to: COOKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ENTERPRISES, 425 5th Ave. So., Dept. #5594, Glasgow, MT 59230 or visit: www.national-homeworkers-association.com/free. 9-I

Are you looking for a shop? Office space? Or a commercial property investment? Prices reduced on great properties in Havre! Call Sheila Forshee (406) 262-4842.

For Sale: USED OILFIELD PIPE - 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TO 26â&#x20AC;?, SUCKER RODS 3/4â&#x20AC;? TO 1â&#x20AC;? USED CABLE- GUARD RAIL- PIPE CUTTING GUIDES, NEW HDPE PIPE 1-4â&#x20AC;? diameter - roll length to 12,000ft, ENGINEERED BRIDGES - for pivots, vehicles, walking, ATV, Arched and Trussed from pipe or Flat from I Beams, NEW SPRING CREEK PRODUCTS - cargo, fencing, gates, metal shapes & straping, safety supply, tools, tool boxes, welding. Dealers wanted to stock & sell Spring Creek products. METAL ART - Animals, Birds, Cowboy, Horses, Letters, Numbers, Scenes - Cats, Griz, High Schools. Will do special orders. Tool free - 866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299 in Great Falls or ask for our free catalog. 9-II For Sale: Have to be seen! All around sports ponies for children. 12-14 hands, half Equptian Arab/half Welsh or half POA/half Egyptian Arab. Will compete at any level and endurance riding. A&J Sports Ponies (406) 673-3175 or 423-5353. 9-II For Sale: 1978 Ford F150 4x4. Frame off Restoration. Over $30k invested. Asking $22k OBO. Can be seen at Top Dog Performance, 209 Hwy 2 E, Chinook, MT. Call (406) 357-3101. 9-I

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Attention Quilters For Sale: New, never used Grace Co. Metal Quilt frame. Adjusts to 120”. Includes Lasar Stylus with patterns, $1,000. Current selling price $1,200-$1,400. Cruise control $500. Setup & operation directions. Call 406-526-3494 after 6pm. 9-I For Sale: Malta Front Street multi-purpose building! Low maintenance brick veneer front, ample street and rear parking, large overhead doors and some mechanic equipment included. Asking $75,000 (214BM6)

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Work from home! $100, $500 or $5,000 extra per month! Intrigued? Join Become - the breakthrough Australian beauty & wellness company with the most effective approach to countering the signs of aging. Contact Marcie 406.799.4809 or www.mybecome.net/marcie 9-I

For Sale: RUANA KNIVES! CASE XX KNIVES! WESTERN KNIVES! Huge selection of hard-to-find, USA-made Schrade OLD TIMERS & UNCLE HENRYs. We also buy knives. Big Sky Images and Collectibles, Havre Holiday Village Mall. (406) 788-7210. 9-II

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Hay For Sale: Small squares For Sale: Grain Trailer. 1997 grass/alfalfa 60lbs. bales at Tempte Grain Trailer, spread $2.50/bale. Also 1988 GMC 1/2 axle, 46 ft., 654-1533 eveton pickup Ext Cab 4x4 $2,000 nings or early morning. 9-II OBO. Call 262-4294. 9-I

Fencing Supplies! Wood posts, steel posts, barbed wire & accessories. Call Tony’s Post Frame (406) 538-2000. 9-I

Sanjel (USA) Inc. is a leader in the North American oilfield services industry with over two decades of experience. Build your career and future with Sanjel!

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 3 Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AgriPrairie Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 All Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 All Seasons Home Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 American Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 B&B Auction Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Baker’s Service Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Baldwin Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bass Auction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bearly Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 become - Marcie Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Big Sandy Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bison Ford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Blaine County Health Department. . . . . . . . . 24 Blaine County Veterinary Service. . . . . . . . . . 22 Blushing Brides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bright Ideas Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bullhook Health Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cascade Auction Co., LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Central City RV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Central Montana Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Chinook Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 14 Chinook Veterinary Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Clear Creek Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Clearwater Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 D&D Trailer Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dan’s Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 E-1 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Equity Co-Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Erickson Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17 Expressions in Thread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fergus Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 First Bank of Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 First Security Bank, Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Florea, Robert - Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Forshee Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Fort Belknap Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Fort Benton Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Frontier Spas & Stoves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Gregoire Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Harlem Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Harlem VFW Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Harry, Daniel DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 HavreHi-Line Realty--Kim Cripps. . . . . . . . . . 8 Helmbrecht Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hi-Line Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hi-Line Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hi-Line Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 HUB International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ideal Protein Weight Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Image-N-That Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jack’s Mobile Home Moving & Repair . . . . . 25 JR’s Tackle Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kessel Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kimmel Kreations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Kitchen Designs by Lori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LawnTree Services, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Leon’s Buy & Sell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lewistown Gun Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lewistown Honda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Little Kritters Daycare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LLS Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Lost Valley Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Louie Petrie Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 McNair Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Milk River Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Milk River Cooperatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Miracle Ear - Sears, Havre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Miscellanea, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Missouri River Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Missourri River Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Montana Grafix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Newton Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Nissen Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 North Central Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Northern Prairie Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Obie, Larry Dr., Optometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ophus Auction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PC Motorsports Drag Racing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pfizer Animal Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pheasants Forever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Property West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Puttin’ on the Glitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quality 1st Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Rainbow Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Raymond James Financial Services. . . . . . . . 27 Recovery Room Upholstery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Richman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 river break basecamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 RJ’s Toggery & Liquor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 R-K Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sanjel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sarah’s Covenant Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Seion Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Shipwheel Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shobe Auction & Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Shore’s Floral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Storfa’s Service Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sunset Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Apple Trolley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tilleman Motor Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tire Rama, Havre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Toner’s Tire Rama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Top Dog Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Triple T Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Turner General Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Waid Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Will’s Office World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Zellmer Seed & Grain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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In the market for a new/used vehicle and don’t know where to start? Call Jack, Terry, or Pam at Northern Prairie Auto Sales at 653-1160, we’ll let you know what you are getting before you sign the dotted line! We offer the same great rebates and incentives as the big city guys, but we provide something they don’t - hometown service. Call 653-1160 or visit our web at www.northernprairieauto.com. Don’t see what you want? Call us and we’ll get it for you. 5-II(x) RV CLEARANCE SALE! 2012 Wildwood T26BHXLT List price $20,222, Year-end clearance $14,900. 2012 Sandstorm 30’ 5th Wheel Toy Hauler List price $43,791, Yearend clearance price $36,900. 2012 Wildwood T23BH List price $22,008, Year-end clearance price $16,500. Central City Auto & RV, Lewistown (406) 350-9484 or 6852. 9-II Tire trouble? See us for your farm tire needs. Pehrsons Firestone, Chinook (406) 357-2570 or 3305. After hours 357-3807. 9-II Sportsman & Outdoorsman Super Sale: 211 3rd Ave Joplin, MT. Sale items include: shot gun loading presses, shot powder primers and cases, rifle loading presses, dies, primers, cases, bullets and accessories. Also, available fishing, hunting, and camping accessories and the like. Sale takes place Oct. 6th-10th. (406) 292-3681. 9-I Larson Storm Windows Save you MON$Y! You could save $35/year/storm window added. That could mean annual energy savings up to $525 (based on 15 windows)! At that rate the storm windows will pay for themselves in 2 years at a fraction of the cost of replacement windows! Call All Seasons in Glasgow to get yours! 406.228.8288. 9-I

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Livestock Video schedule. Bull Auction & All Class Cattle Auction Facility Ed Hinton........................ 406-893-4462 • Cell 406-783-7285 Email: gsi@nemont.net • Website: www.glasgowstockyards.com Auction Craig Sibley..................... 406-653-3211 • Cell 406-650-8448

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P.O. BOx 129 • glasgOw, mt 59230 • 406-228-9306 P.O.Inc.--Representatives BOx 129 AREA FIElDmEN Stockyards, for Superior Livestock Email: • Website: www.glasgowstockyards.com Linda &gsi@nemont.net Mark Nielsen,Glasgow Owners Ed Hinton ................ 406-893-4462 Auction and Superior Stampede Internet Auction glASgOw, mT 59230 Cell.......................... 406-783-7285 Iva Murch, Manager - 263-7529

SUPERIOR VIDEO AUCTION SCHEDULE

Dean Barnes, Yard Manager 263-1175 406-228-9306 Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.--Representatives for Superior Livestock Ed Hinton, Auctioneer Auction and Superior Stampede Internet gsi@nemont.net Auction

www.glasgowstockyards.com

For Sale: Affordable, highquality log homes for sale. Packages start at $33,000. Quick stand up, great for doit-yourselfers. See our model home in Glasgow, MT or see it online at hellandagencyinc. com. Call the Helland Agency at 406-228-2114 or email 2helland@nemont.net. 9-I

Craig Sibley............. 406-653-3211 Cell.......................... 406-650-8448

Tire trouble? See us for your farm tire needs. Pehrsons Firestone, Chinook 357-2570 or 3305. After hours 357-3807. 6-II:9-I

For Sale: Once the Phillips County Hospital. Improvements include new roof, partial heating system and paint throughout. This property is waiting to be converted to office space, storage or assisted living. Endless possibilities! Asking $99,000 (207OH6) missouririverrealty.com. 406-654-2273. 9-II For Sale: 1996 Red River 40’ triple axle bottom dump trailer w/37’ 4-axle pup trailer $35,000. Call Triple T Sales at (406) 357-2166.

For Sale: 1bedroom 1 bath house $43,500. Call 654-7577 or 3991675, Malta. Everything new, complete remodel 2 years ago, new roof. Great Little House. Reeds Ag Enterprises in Turner is now a Wheatheart dealer for NorthCentral Montana for parts & equipment. Call 406-379-2386. 3-II:10-I

Great Falls Wellness Weighs, Evergreen Mall 406-454-1000 Great Wellness Tue., Aug. 9 &Falls Tue., Aug. 23Weighs, Evergreen Mall 406-454-1000 6pm -Tue., Sept. 27 and Oct 11th Malta Wellness Weighs, NEW Location! 47177 Hwy 87, Suite 1 (Lower Level of MaltaRealty Wellness Weighs, NEW Location! 47177 Hwy 87, Suite 1 the Missouri River building ) 654-4140 (Lower the Missouri River Realty building ) 654-4140 Tue., Aug. 2 &Level Tue.,ofAug. 16 5:30pm -Tue., Sept. 20th and Oct. 4th Lewistown, Complete Health & Allergy Center, 366-6321 Lewistown, Complete Weds., July 20 & Weds., Aug. 3Health & Allergy Center, 366-6321 6pm -Weds., Sept. 28th

Do you have Spirit? 3 Sisters does! Spirit Fingers and Stadium Stompers are in! New Shipments are arriving weekly of jewelry, signs, caps, and much more! If you are looking for something special just ask and see what they can find you! Downtown Malta, 406.654.2529 9-I

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Northern Prairie Auto Sales www.northernprairieauto.com BACK TO SCHOOL! NEW CLOTHING FROM L.A.! New & used RETRO clothing & novelties, 1970s-today. Jackets, Jeans, Blouses, Tshirts, Shoes & Boots. Skateboards, Jewelry, Hair Products & More. 1st St. Mane Attraction, 321 First St., Havre. (406) 265-3433 or 399-0589. 9-I

Building For Lease in Chinook: Approximately 3500 square feet shop for lease in Chinook with Main Street access. 7 car bays or 2 semi-truck bays. Prefer long term lease but will consider short term. Available immediately. Updated building with lots of extras, office spaces and more. Call 9457052 for more information. x

For Sale: 1988 International Mixer Truck. Good condition. Call 406-2637534, Fort Peck, MT. 9-II

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

by Julie Warburton

Welcome to the Ranch!

W Proud to support the Montana Angus Tour!

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elcome, friends and neighbors, as the annual Montana Angus Association Tour returns to North Central Montana for 2011. The three day tour begins September 21st and runs through September 23rd. The North Central Montana Angus Association (NCMTAA), headquartered in Havre, hosts this year’s tour with multiple stops around the Hi-Line Community. The 2003 Montana Angus Tour was the last tour hosted by NCMTAA and boasted over 280 in attendance; based on this year’s pre-registrations, the 2011 should be just as successful. The Montana Angus Association, sponsor of this year’s tour, consists of seven different regional associations, with each district handling the responsibility of hosting the yearly tour. The annual Angus tour is unique in the manner it brings new eyes to the area, seeing our strengths and encouraging us to strengthen our “weaknesses”. The 2011 tour kicks off with the Golf Scramble Tee Off at 10 a.m. at Prairie Farms Golf Course on Wednesday, September 21, and is open to anyone who wants to get in an entertaining day of golfing. Yvonne Hinman has been helping to organize the golf scramble, sponsored by Boehringer-Ingelheim Vet Medica, Inc. Registration and guided tours follow at 2 p.m. that same day at the Northern Montana Experiment Station. Afternoon tours taking place at Top TOUR STOPS:

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Hosted by the North Central Montana Angus Association

Headquartered in Havre, MT

Notch Angus and Whistling Wednesday, Winds Angus Septbegin 21 at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pfizer Waterhole Social. Following 10:00 a.m.: Golf Scramble tee off at Prairie Farms Golf Course dinner, there will be a presentation given by Dr. Tom 2:00 p.m.: Registration and guided tours begin at Northern MT Experiment Station Noffsinger. Dr. Noffsinger is a veterinarian focused on 4:30 p.m.:interactions. Evening program beef production and caregiver-cattle Hisbegins with speakers, cattle displays, social and dinner Tour stop hosted by Top Notch Angus and Whistling Winds Angus presentation will include applications of Low Stress 7:00 p.m.: Keynote Speaker, Dr. Tom Noffsinger “Low Stress Livestock Handling” Handling Concepts as a dimension of management that enables caregivers to have positive effects Thursday, Septon22cattle health and performance. The goal of 6:30 the presentation will be tofor the following stops: a.m: Buses leave hotel Louie Petrie Ranch, Kelto McC Angus, Hinman Angus, encourage caregivers to understand more about cattle in order apply handling Artwork courtesy Woodland Farms, Milk River concepts during calving, new cattle acclimation, processing, penGenetics riding, and and of Don Greytak Peterson Grain &an Cattle sick cattle management. Discussion of this type brings opportunity to shed a more positive light on how producers Firday, Sept 23 work their cattle—reducing stress, therefore, reducing its side effects the cattle offering better end-product 6:30ina.m: Busesand leave hotel forathe following stops: to consumers. Nissen Angus, Schmitt Angus, Clear Creek Angus, 4 Butte Cattle Angus, Bar 9 Angus, Day two of the tour features Paul Dykstra, BeefCompany, SpecialistNorthfork from Certified Shipwheel Cattle Company and MY Angus Angus Beef, LLC, as the guest speaker during the noon hour Lunch Stop. For Host Hotel the past 9 years, Mr. Dykstra has worked in Supply Development with CAB, Best Western Great Northern Inn Grand Prize Drawing Held At Friday’s Lunch Stop LLC and has responsibility for the north-central and western states of the U.S. Havre, MT • 888.530.4100 Harvey - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! He will discuss market drivers for feederRattey cattleBronze and calves through video auction Other Accommodations data analysis and information directly from the Certified Angus Beef Feedlot AmericInn • Havre, MT • 406.395.5000 Licensing Program. Updates available at: TownHouse Inn • Havre, MT • 406.265.6711 The tour includes many opportunities for attendees to see other Super 8 • Havre, MT • 406.265.1411 g Angus operations, network with area producers, andwww.ncmtangus.org enjoy some greatgCertified When making reservations ask for MT Angus rate Beef at the meal stops. Attendance to the 2011 Angus tour is open to everyone, For More Info Contact Travel Information and those interested in participating may contact Lori Swanson at 406-357-2492 Amtrak Train Service • Havre, MT • 800.872.7245 Dave & Y Yvonne Hinman Lorii Swanson i the tourKlint Kli li t &$110 L or Dave Hinman at 406-654-1809. Registration feesHi for are and the Havre Airport • Havre, MT • 406.265.4671 406.357.2492 golf scramble fees are $54, which includes 406.654.1809 lunch and green fees, as well as cart Great Falls Airport • Great Falls, MT • 406.727.3404 hinmanangus@hotmail.com tour@ncmtangus.org usage. Participants will not be disappointed in this quality event when North International air travel services within 120 miles of Havre Central Montana Angus producers roll out their “welcome mat” for the rest September 21 - 23, 2011 • Hosted by the North Central Montana Angus Assocation of the ag world.

2011 Montana Angus Tour Registration Form

$95/person before August 15, 2011 • $110/person after August 15, 2011 (Includes Meals & Bus Transportation) $54/person for Golf Scramble (Includes Green Fees,Cart & Lunch)

Updates available at:

Name(s): _______________________________________________________

For more info, contact:

Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _______________________ State: ___________ Zip Code: ____________

www.ncmtangus.org

Dave & Yvonne Hinman 406-654-1800 hinmanangus@hotmail. com Klint & Lori Swanson 406-357-2492 tour@ncmtangus.org

Ranch Name/Organization: __________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ EMail: ____________________________ Payment Enclosed: _______________ Golf Scramble Fee(s) Enclosed: ________ Check Here To Register For Golf Scramble. List Names And Handicaps Of Participants Below:

______________________________________________________________ Montana Angus Tour • Attn: Lori Swanson Send Completed Form & Payment To: 2265 Gooseberry Lane • Chinook, MT 59523 406.357.2492 • tour@ncmtangus.org

AUCTION

Fall Consignment Auction September 24th. Items to be auctioned include: farm equipment, tools, and vehicles. Taking consignments until sale date. Cascade Auction Co, LLC. For more information please call (406) 403-8749.

Cascade Auction Co LLC Great Falls, MT Do you have Spirit? 3 Sisters does! Spirit Fingers and Stadium Stompers are in! New Shipments are arriving weekly of jewelry, signs, caps, and much more! If you are looking for something special just ask and see what they can find you! Downtown Malta, 406.654.2529 9-II

Fuel Tank for Sale! RDS Auxillary 60 gallon Fuel Tank/ Toolbox Combo. Never used, Alum Diamond plate finish, locks. Includes:Suction tube, sight gauge, baffles, Diesel install kit. Fits, Ford, Chevy & dodge Trucks. $720. Also for sale, Westin Bull Bar w/ license plate bracket, fits Ford F-150, 04-08, chrome. . Call 406.228.2614 if intrested. 9-I For Sale: 4 bd 2 ba home w/ 4 Â˝+ acres nestled in Camp Creek. Little Rocky Mountains view! Spacious upper level, unfinished basement, single car garage, large open deck and custom barn. Reduced to $199,950 (134PA6) missouririverrealty.com 406-654-2273. 9-I

For Sale: Shaver Trailer Mount Post Pounder, Post Hugger, Honda Motor. $7500. PFGEGCAC1071_Beef TM Coupon Days 406-654-2022. 9-II

He Said . . . She Said

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can motivate by fear. And you can motivate by reward. But both of these methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation.â&#x20AC;? WHO SAID IT: Homer Rice (b. Kentucky, 1927) Homer Rice was a high school, collegiate and professional football coach, and a college athletic director. While he worked for several institutions in his career, his longest stint as athletic director lasted from 1980 until 1997 for Georgia Tech, whose team the Yellow Jackets experienced paramount success under his oversight.1 He retired from that position with many honors bestowed upon him. CONTEXT: Homer Rice, true to his leadership and motivational style, developed the acclaimed Total Person Concept in the 1980s and used it at Georgia Tech to mold a generation of athletes who excelled in the classroom, on the field and in life. It has served as the model for more than 170 schools around the country and is the basis of the NCAA â&#x20AC;&#x153;CHAMPSâ&#x20AC;? program.2 Rice is one of a handful of living individuals to have a trophy named in his honorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Homer Rice Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which was established â&#x20AC;&#x153;to honor the athletics director or conference commissioner who most contributes to exemplary service to college athletics.â&#x20AC;?2 References: 1. Wikipedia.org 2. gtalumni.org

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

We hope you enjoy reading this 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.

The Ralph Act (September 14, 2011)

MAGIC TAN BUSINESS FOR SALE : Includes Tanner. All Product, Towels, Compressor, Customer List, And more! Turn Key Business, Great Clientele! Lease building and operate where is or move to your own location. $6,000 or best offer! For More Information Call 390-1847 or 265-4876. 9-I

For Sale: Over 50 Fort Peck Lake lots for sale. Idle Wild, Missouri River Frontage lots, Fort Peck City lots, Silver Hills lake view lot, Duck Creek lake view lots, Wind Sock Fly-In Community lots, from $37,000 to $80,000. Call the Helland Agency, 406-228-2114 or see online at hellandagencyinc.com. 9-I

Three terms in the Montana legislature listening to politicians seduce voters through a microphone has honed my ability to interpret what they mean mostly by ignoring what they say. It’s a gift. Unfortunately, this skill wasn’t fully developed in my second legislative session when I listened to two separate groups of dairy farmers call each other dirty, rotten, bottom feeding, scum suckers needing state regulation. I had always held dairy farmers in high esteem and I knew one group had to be lying, but I couldn’t figure out which one was. (Public hearings bring out the best in people.) Here is how I apply this talent today. Thursday evening, the trophy wife and I were motoring to Utah for Saturday’s challenging Mid-Mountain Marathon over three ski areas in Park City. Thursday was also President Obama’s big “American Jobs Act” presentation before a joint session of Congress, so rather than television we tuned in his riveting address on National Public Radio (NPR). (I hate listening to NPR because their announcers whisper in soft snuggly voices so as to give the impression they are of elite blue blood ancestry.) Using my aforementioned interpretive skill of decoding political speech, I will translate and condense the “American Jobs Act” into my more understandable “Ralph Act.” For the sake of brevity I will ignore the ludicrous portions of the jobs act such as creating jobs by paying people not to work (extending unemployment benefits). If the president believes this will stimulate even one job, he is skipping across the threshold into the political fantasyland with Jimmy Carter. In one sentence, the “American Jobs Act” is a shrunken version of Stimulus One and 447 billion dollars will be given to the president’s most loyal followers with the debt dumped on our grandchildren. Forget the claim this wealth redistribution program will be “paid for with budget cuts” as there are no cuts, but only possible reductions in future increased federal spending. Our national debt will grow regardless. Stimulus One was a dismal failure, so the president and the state run media hope they can convince the voters doing less of it as Stimulus Two, will magically be a huge success. Don’t be fooled. President Obama is a devout follower of Keynesian economics. It isn’t coincidence the recipients of Stimulus Two dollars are loyal contributors to the president’s political party. Ten cents of every stimulus dollar generously donated by your grandchildren will end up in President Obama’s personal campaign war chest or that of his party. To prove my point, I will use Keynesian logic to create my jobs plan called the “Ralph Act”. Rather than a joint session of Congress, here is how I would explain my solution before a joint session of Laurel’s Fat Jack’s Tap Room. (Other than lacking the reciprocal receipt of campaign contributions, the “Ralph Act” works the same as the “American Jobs Act”). Here we go. “My fellow Americans, according to census data there are 440,049 Americans named Ralph. I do hereby propose we take the 447 billion dollars of the ‘American Jobs Act’ and divide it equally between the Ralphs. It then becomes the patriotic duty of each Ralph to spend every penny of their personal $1,015,795.97 windfall. Ralph’s appetite for jet skis, snow mobiles, sports cars, storage sheds and cosmetic surgery will thus stimulate the economy and create jobs. (It won’t be until Ralph’s last will and testament is read that his grandchildren will discover that in addition to a storage shed full of Grandpa Ralph’s junk he called ‘infrastructure’, they also inherited a $1,015,795.97 debt.) Pass it now! Thanks for listening and may God bless America.” The bottom line is the government cannot create jobs in the private sector, yet they have unlimited capabilities to destroy them. For example, President Obama’s May 6, 2010 off-shore drilling moratorium has eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs all while spiking the price of fuel. Just like expanding government, more Keynesian economic stimulus is not the solution, it is the problem. Washington needs to get out of the gate and let people who understand free market capitalism rebuild the economy of our powerful American republic.

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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For Sale: 1984 Honda Shadow 750 always garaged, make offer. 2005 Honda Foreman. Both can be seen in Chinook. Call 357-3615. 9-I For Sale: Papered, 4 yr old Paint Stallion “Country Music”, over 16 hands, very gentle, would make good reining & cutting horse who will do anything! Halter broke. Throws awesome colts! For trade and a little bit of money. Also, black and white 2 yr old filly and Palomino stud colt. Call (406) 673-3175. 9-II