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December 7, 2011 Volume IX Issue 23

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EASTERN REGION: Welcome Jamie Jones to the Tricia’s Trader team! Jamie is happy to help you if you live in one of these counties: VALLEY PHILLIPS DANIELS ROOSEVELT SHERIDAN RICHLAND Jamie Jones 800-756-1817 x104 406-390-6386 (c) Email: east@triciastrader.com

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Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

Ad Placement Form........ 10 Classified Ad Rates........ 10 Community Spotlight .......... ....Keep Watching this spot. Conservative Cow Dr...... 22 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Index............................... 24 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column............... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 15 Subscription Request......11 Sudoku........................... 12 Sudoku Solution............. 25 “Things to Know”.............. 4

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The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed.,Dec. 21. Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Dec. 14th at 9am.

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Tricia’s Trader SERVES THESE MONTANA TOWNS: 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

For Sale: 1992 Charmac 4horse trailer w/LQ. Dinette, microwave, A/C, hay rack, double bed in gooseneck, 30gal water tank, good tread on tires. Stored indoors. Great weekender package. $8,000. 357-2545. LCapu79934@aol. com for pictures. 12-I

For Sale: Two NFR Rodeo Jackets, size Large, 35th Anniversary & 50th Anniversary. $200 each. Call 702-497-9107. 11-II For Sale: Spacious 2 bedroom one level duplex apartment building. Located in the Hillcrest Addition of Malta. Both units have central air, sprinkler system, new furnace in 2009 and new roof in 2008. Asking $78,400 (211WR6) missouririverrealty.com, 406-654-2273. 11-I

For Sale: 1999 Ford F350, 4x4, XLT-SD, good cond., diesil, 4 dr., long box, 182,700 mi., $9,000 OBO. 301-0602. 11-II

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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 $450,000 350 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. Price Reduced 720 ACRES N of Savoy. 519 acres In CRP thru 2012 & 181 acres in grass pasture with reservoir. $345,000 Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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For Sale: 160 acres north NV hunting/mtn. land. $250 down, $229/mo., zero interest for 5 yrs. Battle Mountain, Elko area, off of I-80. $32,000. Owner financed, no credit ck. Call Trina 406-883-4401. 12-I For Sale: Model A International tractor,runs good, with wood cutter buzz saw attachment. 1959 Model C International tractor,kit to rebuild motor included. Call anytime evenings, prices negotiable,406-338-5005. 12-I

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Wanted Coyotes: Skinned or unskinned, also Badgers, Raccoons, Lynx Cats, and all other furs. Will be in your area in Dec., Jan., & Feb. Call for times and places. Rollman’s Furs. 406-4948463 or 498-0811. 12-I:1-II

Dec. 7, Wed. : HARLEM COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. Come stroll through Downtown Harlem, 3pm. Vendors, food and so much more! Dec. 9, Fri. : SPAGHETTI DINNER, fundraiser for Toni Harvey’s oneyear YWAM non-denominational mission trip to Northern Ireland. Free will donation. Wallner Hall, Chinook. 4:30-7pm. See tumblr.com/He_is_ Mindful. Dec. 9, Fri. : LADIES’ NIGHT OUT CHRISTMAS PARTY, 6:00pm, sponsored by Image-N-That Salon, to be held at Kimber’s Border Bar & Grill. Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

Live Hydraulics * Synchronized Arms * 2 Year Warranty Optional: Supplement Feeders * Post Hole Diggers Tool Boxes * Auxillary Hydraulics

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CHINOOK, MONTANA For Sale: Nice family home situated on an extra large lot that is conveniently located near the swimming pool and both schools. Beautiful hardwood floors, spacious living & dining area, enclosed porch and generous space upstairs. REduced to $84,900 (117DC6) missouririverrealty.com 406-654-2273. 11-II For Sale: 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath home including a rental property! Newer stove and dishwasher, window covering, wall air conditioner, stackable washer/dryer, new paint and flooring in kitchen and 2 storage sheds. Reduced to $79,000! (119SA6) missouririverrealty.com 654-2273. 11-II For Sale: 1994 Friendship 28x56’ doublewide, 3 br, 2 1/2 ba., $40,000. Must be moved. 379-2585. 11-II Wanted: Post Drill; FOR SALE: 74 Ford 1/2 ton, 390, 2WD, dual exhaust w/topper AND 88 Honda Accord. $800 for either OBO. (406)799-7819 or (406)727-5523 after 5pm. 11-II

406-357-2166

House Auction: December 17th at 1:00pm at 303 2nd Street West, Malta. Mt. . Open house December 16th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Ron 390-1978. 12-I For Sale: 40 acres Wy. hunting/ranch land. $250 down, $112/mo., $10,000 with zero interest for 5 years. Owner financed, no credit check. Call Trina 406-883-4401. 12-I

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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.

Launched Something caught his horse’s eye It relayed to his brain Horse dislike, it was displayed This equine went insane.

Cowboy logic, it’s concrete That thread of doubt is gone Time will heal up his wounds Then it’s time to get back on….

There was no walk, there was no trot Horseshoes hit the cloud They pointed up, then blasted down The turf was getting plowed.

But questions rise and answers fall His grandson chose to fill it Inquiring about the horse, “My grandpa’s gonna kill it.”

With every leap, there was a bound The ride, it went corrupt The saddle, it popped in to view The rider, he’s bucked up.

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With the lift, there came the thrust He’s in the air, propelled An airborne clock, no time to tick No tock could be expelled.

Come in for a test save.

Calamity, it came to view No schedule neatly planned Focus vanished, it dissolved No padded spot to land. Stirrups tend to get a grip His feet came freely loose Angels watched from up above They fought off drug abuse. The angels sang from up above Was it rock and roll? Maybe true but maybe not That rock it wouldn’t roll.

Anthony Cammon FSS LTCP, Agent 1728 2nd Street West Havre, MT 59501 Bus: 406-945-9000 Toll Free: 888-945-9002 anthony.cammon.rt6m@statefarm.com

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Arts Furniture and Carpet has furniture and flooring for every room in the house. 126 South Central Malta, Mt. 6542251. 12-I For Sale: 140 bred Black Angus heifers, exc. condition. March/April calvers. Call 6745462 for more info. 11-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. x For Sale: 6,056+/- sq.ft. commercial building could be used as a retail location, shop or storage. There is ample room behind the building too. Good location South of Malta with highway frontage. Asking $135,000 (212MT6) missouririverrealty.com, 406-654-2273. 11-I

Blaine County Health Dept. 357-2345 For Sale: 2 male mini dachshunds, 1 3yr. old, $75. 1 12 wk. old, $175. Great temperament. 654-2170. 11-II

For Sale: Short term cows, mostly red, some black, average weight 1,300 lbs. Leo Barthelmess 658-2627. 12-I

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Money Talks

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

What Roth hath, tRaditional hath not The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 introduced a new Individual Retirement Account (IRA) called the Roth IRA. The primary inducement to make contributions to the new Roth IRA is that distributions are tax-free if certain conditions are met. One drawback to the Roth IRA is that contributions to the account are never deductible. The passage of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act in 2001 provided for increased contributions going forward. For 2011, an individual may contribute up to $5,000 to a Roth IRA (less any contribution made to a traditional IRA). In addition, EGTRRA established a catch-up provision. Individuals who have attained age 50 or over during the tax year may contribute an additional $1,000. Contributions to Roth IRAs are not deductible and must be made in cash. In addition, unlike regular IRAs, there is no age restriction on making contributions. Instead, the ability to contribute to a Roth IRA is limited based on Income. First, one must have at least as much earned income as the contribution. Second, if income is too great, contributions to a Roth IRA may be phased out. For single filers, the allowed contribution is phased out for AGI between $107,000 and $122,000. For married individuals, the allowed contribution is reduced proportionately if AGI is between $169,000 and $179,000. No Roth IRA contributions are allowed if an individual is married and files separately. The earnings attributable to contributions accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and become tax free and penalty free upon withdrawal providing the Roth IRA has been in effect for at least five years and the taxpayer: • has attained the age 59 1/2, • dies or becomes disabled, or • is a “qualified first-time home buyer” using the distribution in the purche of a primary residence. Distributions from a Roth IRA that has been in effect for at least five years and are taken for any of the above reasons are known as “qualified distributions.” Qualified distributions are not includible in taxable income. Now for the tricky part, distributions that are taken from Roth IRAs before any of the events specified above are met are deemed “non-qualified distributions.” Non-qualified distributions will be taxable and potentially exposed to the 10% penalty to the extent the distribution includes earnings. Unlike traditional IRAs, there is no requirement to begin distributions from a Roth IRA at age 70 1/2. An individual can continue to defer tax on Roth IRA earnings for their entire lifetime. The traditional IRA required minimum distribution rules do apply to the beneficiary of a Roth IRA following the death of the Roth IRA participant. Thus, a beneficiary can continue to defer tax on Roth IRA earnings but the beneficiary is subject to minimum distribution requirements. Traditional assets IRA may be rolled over (or converted) into a Roth IRA. Withdrawals from a traditional IRA that are converted into a Roth IRA are not subject to the 10% penalty tax. However, the full amount of the conversion may be subject to taxation. In deciding whether to make contributions to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, a taxpayer should take into account a number of factors. Some of these factors are eligibility to make contributions, the number of years to accumulate earnings, the time projected to begin distributions and current versus future tax brackets. A taxpayer must consider whether the current deduction of contributions to a traditional IRA is more valuable than the future recovery of earnings tax free. Of course, this brief article is no substitute for a careful examination of all of the advantages and disadvantages of this matter in light of your unique personal financial circumstances. Before implementing a financial planning strategy, contact and consult with your Financial Advisor and tax professional. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

For Sale: Torque lift, frame mounted tie downs for slide-in camper. Fits late model Ford p/u. $275. 480-390-9719. 11-II:2-I

For Sale: 1983 Ford F250 XLT, 6.9 L, Diesel, Maroon/Gray, Manual Trans., 178,861 mi., $4,750. Call 357, 4201. 11-II

For Sale: Hunting/Recreation Property Located in the Heart of the Little Rocky Mountains. This 45+20 acre parcel is your 228-9844 Dream come true! Not only does it have a gold mine on it, but also serves as your private hunting retreat. Call Becky Broker/ Property West 406-262-3035 11-I:1-I For Sale: Powder River Maternity pen, $2,000. 16’ portable homemade loading chute, $1,500. Call 379-2585. 11-II House for Rent: 3 BR, 900 sq. ft. house in town w/detached 228-9844 garage. Partly furnished for those working in oilfields or on pipeline. 3.5 hrs. west of Williston on Hwy 2. Leave message. 406-256-5970. 12-I

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Equity co-op of Malta now has cob with molassas avaliable. Call 406-654-2240. 12-I For Sale: 1984 14 x 70 Broadmore, 3 BR, 2 BATH mobile home. $10,000 will move within 125 miles. Call (406)277-3231. 12-I

“Inspiring people to live healthy lives” The Sweet Medical Center is pleased to announce the homecoming of Lorraine Dupree, PAͲC. Mrs. Dupree will see patients partͲtime in our Chinook and Harlem clinics starting in January 2012. We also feature the services of an excellent and professional staff including Dr. Joe Nemes (Physician – Pediatrics; General Medicine; Medical Director) & Patrick Armstrong (Physician Assistant, Family Medicine). We thank you for your patronage.

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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 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF STRESSLESS! Stop by Ferrin’s Furniture today to see our most comfortable StressLess chairs and save up to $400.00. Sale ends January 16th! 308 1st Avenue S., Great Falls. 12-I For Sale: 2 male chesterhunds, 5 mths., $50 ea. 654-2170. 11-II

A DEA officer stops at a ranch in Montana and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, “I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.” The old rancher says, “Okay, but do not go in that field over there,” as he points out the location. The DEA officer verbally explodes, saying, “Mister, I have the authority of the federal government with me.” Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removes his badge and proudly displays it to the farmer. “See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish, on any land. No questions aksed or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand? The old rancher nods politely, apologizes, and goes about his chores. A short time later, the old rancher hears loud screams and sees the DEA officer running for his life, chased close behind by the rancher’s prize bull. With every step, the bull is gaining ground on the officer, and it seems likely that he’ll get “horned” before he reaches safety. The officer is clearly terrified. The old rancher throws down his tools, runs to the fence, and yells at the top of his lungs, “Your badge! Show him your badge!”

For Sale: Alfalfa hay sale. $50/ton, 30 miles north of Port of Turner. Delivery possible. 306-296-4525 or 306-296-4769. 10-II:4-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 Take a Spa Day: Blades Hair, Nail and day Spa, 4 South 1st Street West, Malta. 654-5585. Open Monday thru Saturday. 12-I For Sale: Jeep Cherokee Ltd., black, black heated leather, full glass top, 36k, backup camera, Sirius radio, remote start and more! Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. MSRP $36,650. Drive Away Price $35,000. Call 653-1160 for more information or visit www. northernprairieauto.com 12-I

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.

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For Sale: Regulation table,full slate. You’ll be to practice all need to $200.00. 406-263-8180.

Maggie Sottero Wedding Gowns for sale. Size 4-18. 75% off retail. Call (406) 945-2969. 11-II

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For Sale: Short term cows, mostly red, some black, average weight 1,300 lbs. Leo Barthelmess 658-2627. 12-I

Outfitting business for sale. LS Adventures. Call for more information. (406) 357-3459. 12-I

Turn that unwanted gold into FREE pool table. You haul CASH or something off your it. Call Fort Benton Golden Christmas wish list! Heirloom Age Center. (406) 622-3601. Jewelers, Havre, 265-2522. 11-I 11-II

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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)

Reserve Banquet Room: Stretch’s Pizza, 140 S 1st East, Malta Mt. Call 654-1229 for all occasions. 12-I

For Sale: Ryko automatic car washer. Paid $28,000, will sell for $3,000. Call 406-485-3645. 11-I

Home buyer class Nov 17 & Dec 1, 5-9 pm. US Bank building, Havre. Now is the time to buy with all of the wonderful programs and low interest rates at 3.8%! Call 406434-9161 to register. 11-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! $59,500. 1/2 down, owner finance 1/2. Call 739-4384. Loma. Avail. Spring 2012. 7-I:12-II

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Real Estate Auction

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Loft And Spiral Staircase

Kitchen Not responsible for accidents

House Description: The home was just fully remodeled and finished in the fall of 2009 and is ready to move into. Located in a quiet neighborhood. Everything is new in this home including the floors, walls, windows, roof, fixtures, bathrooms, countertops, heating and cooling systems, doors, cabinets, and appliances. It sits on a large 9268 square foot corner lot and offers 2,100+ square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen features high ceilings with a new loft that features a wood spiral staircase and railing, a perfect space for an office or a family room. The kitchen has new alder cabinets, double wall ovens, matching black appliances, island with cook top and second sink with disposal. There is a large walk-in pantry/utility room with laundry. The family room is open to the dining area and kitchen and has a recessed wall ideal for an entertainment system. The large main floor master suite has a walk in closet and two bonus closets, full master bath with jetted tub and separate shower. There is a walk out door to a back deck. There is a second bedroom or office on the main level as well as 3/4 bath. The half story is a children’s suite with large bedroom, play room and lots of storage. The one car garage has also been re-sheeted and insulated. The home has a new furnace, new central a/c unit, new plumbing, and on demand hot water heater. In the yard there is a brick fire pit, concrete wading pool or pond, small storage shed, large concrete slab for parking, and mature trees. The home is just a few blocks from downtown, post office, and the grocery store. Everything sells “As Is Where Is” Austin Auctions and its auctioneers are acting solely as auctioneers for the sellers.

Sale Day announcements supersede all previous announcements. Buyers are responsible for their own judgements, inspections & bidding on sale merchandise

Your bid is considered acceptance of the terms of this auction. If you, the Buyer, fails to close, the down payment is non-refundable. If the Sellers fail to close, 100% of the down payment will be returned. At this time, there is no known reason that the Sellers would not be able to close. All funds are held in the escrow account of Phillips County Title Company. All information is from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed by the Sellers or the Auctioneers. Offering is subject to error, omission, and approval of purchase by owner. We urge independent verification of each and every item submitted to the satisfaction of any prospective buyer. It is every potential bidder/purchaser’s sole responsibility to accomplish his or her due diligence in whatever manner he or she deems advisable.

Master Bedroom With French Doors

Upstairs Bedroom

Living Room Taxes: Will be prorated from the day of closing. Title Insurance: Standard owner’s title insurance will be provided by the seller through Phillips County Title Company 53 S 2nd Street East, Malta, MT 59538 (406) 654-1413. Terms: Cash. 10% down sale day, the balance due at closing within thirty days or less at the Phillips County Title Company 53 S 2nd Street East, Malta, MT 59538 (406) 654-1413.

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For Sale: Maltese Cross Puppies and Chihuahua To all our loyal readers and advertisers: We wish you a happy holiday season, and look forward to Cross Puppies. Will be ready serving you in 2012. Thank you for making us great! just after Christmas. Call ~the team at Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader~ 406-654-7642 or 535-6740. 12-I For Sale: Irrigated alfalfa hay. Net wrap, no rain. Leave message. 654-1558. 11-II

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For Sale: 1988 International For Sale: New Boss mixer truck. Runs good. Works Snow Plows. Call Triple good. Ready to go. 406-263- T Sales (406) 357-2166. 7534. Ft. Peck, MT. 11-II:1-I 11-II

For Sale: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider Double Cab, V8, Auto Trans, Sirius Satellite capable, 4WD. 96,000 miles. $13,995.00. Call us at Bob’s Auto Mart Lewistown 538-2254 11-II For Sale: Mixes Gift Boxes, shipped for you. Old time Frybread, Biscuits, Bannock (camp) bread, Pancake mixes. The kind of old recipes stirred up out of the back of a chuckwagon. Easy, appreciated and so old time MONTANA. Thank you to your employees, thinking of you to your friends, love you to your family. 406-7852321 information. www. MontanaGrasslandMixes.com Email sargtcrk@nemont.net. 12-I

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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.

Lying 101

Politicians are masters of lying and have spent decades trapping gullible victims in webs of deceit so complex the truth is completely obscured to all but those who expend great effort to learn it. In the name of public service, today’s column reveals a trade secret to guide you through the smoke and mirrors of political manipulations. (It is a secret, so keep it between us.) Whenever a politician offers a statement as fact, ask yourself, “How will he/she benefit if I believe them?” Many times the answer to this one question clarifies everything. We will apply the “who benefits” trick to two stories I found in the November 21st Drudge Report. The first story is a simple one, just for practice. The second story is convoluted and some people will disagree with the truth even after it is revealed. Here we go. Story #1: Today, trendy women follow the teaching of Hollywood prophets and feel it is attractive to have a larger than normal backside. They will invest large sums of money building one. Apparently, if your bottom is so large it obscures an 18 inch saddle plus most of the horse it’s cinched to, you have reached the level of a modern day goddess. To enhance her self-esteem and obtain a job in a night club, a young Florida woman met with a cheap plastic surgeon in a darkened Miami motel room. She forked over $700 cash to a man, dressed as a woman, impersonating a doctor, and he/she injected the girl’s backside with a secret concoction of cement, mineral oil, and flat-tire sealant. Post-operatively, the injection holes were sealed with Super-Glue and the patient waddled out the door. Twenty-four hours after treatment the young lady visited an emergency room in excruciating pain. (Please insert the expression “No Excrement” here.) If we apply the “who benefits” question to the story, the fake doctor stuffed his wallet, or her purse with $700, so he must be lying. Upon release of this story numerous other victims have bravely waddled forward, so expect to see some Florida politician add Fix-A-Flat to the list of dangerous items requiring a prescription. The second story is full of lies and half truths. You might want to diagram this lie on paper because it is more convoluted than giving $700 to a transgender, fake doctor to inject your backside with concrete…although the effects of both lies are ironically similar. Story #2: Politicians spend money to feel good—they just love giving away your stuff. Collecting other people’s money is easy because a cold government bureaucracy, the Internal Revenue Service, does the dirty work. With the simple push of a button, ruling-class politicians decree the percent of their subject’s personal income they wish to be charitable with and the wheels of big government begin turning. Politicians have generously given away 15 trillion dollars more in freebies and programs than the IRS has collected in the treasury. (This is problematic to those of us paying the bills.) President Obama’s 2012 budget is a record $3.73 trillion and marks the first time Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and interest on the debt will consume all tax revenues. Twelve of the politicians who created the very problem offered to get us out of the debt hole by adopting the name “Super Committee” and without actually stopping digging they are formulating a plan to slow the rate at which they are digging. The November 21st deadline passed and the Super Committee astonishingly announced, “We have no plan and the hole is getting deeper.” (Please insert the expression “No Excrement” here.) Politicians on the Super Committee are advancing the lie our debt problem is caused by the rich not paying their fair share. In reality, the ruling class could confiscate all income above $100,000 and garner only $3.4 trillion—an amount insufficient to fund federal freebies. Who benefits if you believe them? They do. Increasing anyone’s taxes shrinks the economy and grows government, so in the end, the ruling-class Super Committee strengthens their grip over your life. It is called death through dependency. Because it is a mathematical impossibility to balance the federal budget by increasing revenues—the problem is on the spending side. They are lying. 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: Turn-Key Dairy Queen business with busy U.S Highway 2 location. Ample paved parking lot, new drivethru menu board and a recently remodeled interior. Support and training for the new owner! Asking $575,000 (221MD6) www.missouririverrealty.com. 406-654-2273. 12-I For Sale: Monitor 441 Kerosene heater with fuel tank. 40,000 BTU’s, 93% efficiency rating, $1400 OBO. Call (530)2002630. 12-I For Sale: GEJL 135 mixer-grinder, 135 bu capacity, power hydraulic bale feed, 5 screens with Case 930 tractor to power it. A steal at $4,000. Dennis 463-2363, please leave meassage if no answer. 11-II

Coming Soon: Scotch caps, railroad caps & other winter apparel. 20% off select LaCrosse winter boots. Equity Co-op in Malta. 654-2240 11-II

For Sale: 2009 Artic Cat M8 162 track. Call Larry 265-9595. 12-I

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

$pare Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3 Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Aaniiih Nakoda College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Aaron’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Ag Technology Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AgWise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 All Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 All Seasons Home Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 American Garage, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 31 AmeriClean Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Art’s Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Austin Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Bear Paw Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bear Paw Motel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Bearly Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bergren Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Big Sandy Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Big Valley Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bikini Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Blaine County Health Department. . . . . . . . 6 Blaine County Veterinary Service. . . . . . . . 29 Brandon’s Drapery & Floor Covering . . . . 34 Bright Ideas Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bullhook Health Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Central City Auto & RV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Computer Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dan’s Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 E-1 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Energy Masters of Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Equity Co-Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ezzie’s Wholesale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Farhlys Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Farm Equipment Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Fergus Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fergus Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Ferrin’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 First Bank of Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Flicks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Florea, Robert - Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Flynn Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fort Belknap Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fort Benton Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gilbert Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Glasgow Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Goodies Galore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Graff, Bob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Gregoire Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Harlem Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Harry, Dr. DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Havre Hi-Line Realty--Kim Cripps . . . . . . . 8 Havre Tire Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Heirloom Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Helmbrecht Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hi-Line Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hi-Line Pregnancy Resource Center . . . . . 33 Howard’s Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ideal Protein Weight Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Image-N-That Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Independence Bank, Malta. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Jamieson Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Jim Taylor Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 JR’s Party Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JR’s Tackle Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kessel Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Koefod Insurance & Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lewistown Honda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lewistown Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lewistown Tire Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lia Sophia Jewelry, Melissa Kapperud. . . . 13 LLS Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Main Attraction Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Malta Merchants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Malta Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 McNair Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Midwest Diesel Inj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Milk River Cooperatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Miracle Ear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Miscellanea, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Missouri River Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Missourri River Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Moly’s Bone & Grind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Montana Grafix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Montana Grassland Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Montana Land Auction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Montana Mountainmen Antler Art. . . . . . . 10 Moodie Implement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mountain View Co-op. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Muddy Creek Trusses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 North Central Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Northern Prairie Auto Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Obie, Larry Dr., Optometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pacific Steel & Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Performance One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Precision Truck and Trailer Sales. . . . . . . . 36 Prewett Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 18 Property West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Public Camera Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Puttin’ on the Glitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Quality 1st Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 R&G Feeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rainbow Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Raymond James Financial Services. . . . . . 13 Red Foxx Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Red’s Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Richman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 RJ’s Toggery & Liquor Store . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Roadrunner Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 RPMs Automotive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sanjel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Scott’s Track-N-Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sears - Havre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Seion Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Seubert Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Shipwheel Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Shobe Auction & Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sparks Auto Plaza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 State Farm Insurance, Anthony Cammon, Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Storfa’s Service Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Stoughie’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Stretch’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Swap Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sweet Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sweet Temptations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Apple Trolley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Pickup Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Tilleman Motor Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16 Titan Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Toner’s Tire Rama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tony’s Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Top Dog Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Town House Inns - Havre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Triple T Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Turner General Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Western Drug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Westside Self Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

For Sale: 2006 GMC Yukon, 5.3 Liter Eng, 4WD, 3rd Row Seating, New Tires, Running Boards. 70,000 miles $ 17,995.00, $2,000 under Retail Book. Take advantage of this great savings. Call us at Bob’s Auto Mart Lewistown 538-2254. 11-II

Store Closing: The WalkIn Cupboard will be closing soon. Come in and bargain! Located inside Hitching Post Pizza, Harlem. (406) 353-4777. 12-I

For Sale: Krause disc parts. Discounts for early orders on disc blades. Power Motors Imp. Fort Benton. George 799-7459. e-mail gfultz49@gmail.com.

Malta Merchant late night openings, December 5th, 12th Wanted: 409 Chevrolet and 19th all stores open 5:30pm engine. Call (406) 357-2615. to 8:00pm. Open all sundays in 12-I December till Christmas 11am to 3pm 12-I

SUDOKU SOLUTION FROM PAGE 12

For Sale: 2002 S&S Dura Line horse trailer, 20ft centered gate reinforced inside, mats, No cattle have been inside, $6,000. 1982 WW 2 horse trailer mats, $2,500. Call 406-6531958. See them at 533 Garfield, Wolfpoint. 10-II:12-I For Sale: 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Montana Mountaineer 5th Wheel trailer. 4 bunk beds, full size queen sleeper, 4 pull-outs, sleeps 8. $36,000 OBO. Call (530)2002630. 12-I After Dec. 21st, find American Garage at our new location - 40440 Highway 2 East, Chinook (former DePriest GMC). We look forward to serving you in 2012! 12-I(1)

Beautiful Montana Grassland Mixes Gift Boxes, shipped for you. Old time Frybread, Biscuits, Bannock (camp) bread, Pancake mixes. The kind of old recipes stirred up out of the back of a chuckwagon. Easy, appreciated and so old time MONTANA. Thank you to your employees, thinking of you to your friends, love you to your family. 406-7852321 information. www. MontanaGrasslandMixes.com Email sargtcrk@nemont.net. 12-I For Sale: 8 ft. snow rotary mounted on 130 HP Hydrostat chassis, cab, very maneuverable, $8,000 now, $9,000 after Dec. 1. Large track machine, has 12 ft. 2 way Hyd. angle blade, cab, automatic trans., $5,000. D6 Cat Dozer Blade. 406-873-4780. 11-II

For Sale: Canon Power Shot SX40HS Digital Camera with 35x Wide Zoom! See it now at our NEW LOCATION! Public Camera Shop, 324 Central Avenue, Great Falls. 12-I For Sale: 2008 1/2T, Crew, Denali. 2008 Subaru Outback Legacy AWD. 2008 GMC HD 3/4T Yukon XL SLT 4x4. 2008 GMC HD Crew SLT 4x4. Call Sparks Auto Plaza, Lewistown, 406-5353455 or 800-823-3326. www. SparksAutoPlaza.com. 11-II 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SALE! Check in every day Dec 5-16 and find HUGE HOLIDAY savings on a featured product each day. Windsor Plywood, 4314 N. Star Blvd., Great Falls, MT. 12-I(1) Wanted: Used Brush Hog for Ford 8N tractor. 761-2079. 11-II For Sale: Two electric band saw meat grinder machines. $270 each. Call Goodies Galore, Chinook, (406) 945-7328 12-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!

Sanjel has positions available in the following districts: x x x x

Williston, ND (Fracturing, Cementing, Coil Tubing) Miles City, MT (Fracturing, Cementing, Coil Tubing) Riverton, WY (Fracturing, Cementing, Coil Tubing) Billings, MT (Diesel Mechanics and Electronic Techs)

Hiring for Fracturing, Coil Tubing and Cementing Service Lines 9 Mechanics 9CDL Drivers 9Equipment Operators w/CDL Sanjel offers competitive industry wages, bonus packages, and a comprehensive benefits package. Call 1.800.9.SANJEL (1.800.972.6535) to speak to a Recruiter and confirm an interview time: Sanjel (USA) Inc. 511 16th St. #300, Denver, CO 80202 Email: careers_us@sanjel.com Fax: 303.628.4178

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For Sale: 2000 Dodge Intrepid Sedan, 4 dr., V6, 2.7 L., Gas, Tan, Auto Trans., 135,000 mi., $3,299. Call 357-4201. 11-II

Attention, Women! See our beautiful YOGO SAPPHIRE JEWELRY! Help your special guy pick your Christmas present! Montana Mountainmen Gallery in Lewistown, (406) 538-7492. For Sale: 1992 GMC LT 3/4 4x4 Reg Cabonly, 39,565 mi. 2000 Ford F350 Diesel Super Cab Dually w/Bale Bed. 2001 GMC Savanna 3/4 Cargo Van, 1 owner. Call Sparks Auto Plaza, (406) 535-3455 or 1-800-823-3326. Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x

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. For Sale: 2007 Cadillac Escalade Sport Utility, 4 dr., V8 HO, 6.2 L, Gas, Auto Trans., $87,000, $34,895. Call 357-4201. 11-II

For Sale: Buffet and matching dining set, $500. Includes 4 chairs, 2 leaves, table and hutch. Call Cheryl at Goodies Galore in Chinook, (406) 945-7328. Attention: Be sure to visit www.Kimmel-Kreations.com. (Don’t forget the dash!) Holiday photos, cards and gifts, and so much more! For Sale: Shaver Trailer Mount Post Pounder, Post Hugger, Honda Motor. $7500 Call days, 406-654-2022. 11-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

Blaine County Veterinary Service Roger A. Baxter, DVM Small and Large Animal Practitioner 620 Stockyard Road Chinook, MT 59523

After Hours Emergencies: 406-357-3288 home 406-564-0508 cell

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 to 5 406-357-2279 office

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For Sale: NATIVE-DESIGN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Pelts ~ Buckskin ~ Saddles ~~~~10% Discount on~~~~ All Framing and Matting Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x For Sale: 1987 GMC 30 Wayne Mini-Bus. V-8, auto trans., 16 people, rear heater, rear and top escape, runs good, 44thous. miles $3000. obo - also 1992 GMC Suburban w/243thous. miles, runs good, 4 WD - $3500. obo. (406)423-5363 11-II For Sale: 2007 Red Pontiac Grand Prix G/T, 98k, leather int. MSRP $12,500. Drive Away Price $10,500. Call 653-1160. www.northernprairieauto.com 12-I For Sale: 1 bedroom 1 bath house centrally located in Malta. Completely remodeled inside and out. Asking $37,000 OBO. Call 406-654-7577 or 406-399-1675. 12-I

For Sale: Selling upholstery business. Have everything to start up material, some foam, supplies and Chandler sewing machine. $2500.00. Contact 788-3922. 12-I How long will you keep “buying” groceries, when you could get them FREE and earn money? Go to www.gasandfoodvideo.com or call Sue at (406) 265-4677. 10-I:3-II

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Farm Crop Hail

INSURANCE, INC.

Auto Home Life

See us for your home, auto, and ranch insurance needs! 234 Front Street z P.O. Box 902 z Shelby, Montana 59474 406-434-5211 z 1-800-585-5212

Russ Seubert, Agent 406-434-5506 - Home

For Sale: 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Touring, V-6, Stown-Go, Loaded. 123k mi. Very clean. Runs well. $8,500. Jamieson Motors (406) 3572470. 12-I For Sale: Canon EOS Rebel T3i; kit with 18 - 55 mm IS Lens, $899.99. See it now at our NEW LOCATION! Public Camera Shop, 324 Central Avenue, Great Falls.

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WE ARE RELOCATING! TO 40440 US HIGHWAY 2 EAST - CHINOOK (FORMER DEPRIEST GMC) LOOK FOR US AT OUR American Garage will be closed NEW LOCATION December 16th - 20th to relocate our business. We will be open at ON our new location December 21st! DECEMBER 21ST, 2011

Watch fo Grand O r our pen in Januar ing y! (406) 357-4201

www.americangaragellc.com Scott and Heather DePriest would like to thank you for your business and patience during this important transition. Expanding will ensure we serve our customers better with a larger space and top-of-the-line equipment. We look forward to serving you in our new location.

For Sale: AC Road Grader, Diesel, very good cond., Model 100B, new tires, new clutch, heater works well. Call 390-2466 or cell 383-4440. x

For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe, 2 dr. 4- cyl, 2.2 L, Gas, White, Auto trans., 64,990 mi., $9,000. Call 357-4201. 11-II

Commercial Real Estate: 521 Fourth St., Havre, MT. Priced @ only $175,000! Call Dick Bohn at Koefod Real Estate Agency (406) 265-6766. 11-I For Sale: Nordica ski boots sz 24 & 27, $30/pr. 2 prs. youth snowboard boots like new $40 ea. 2 youth snowboards in excellent condition, $40 w/o bindings, $60 with. New Fox racing pants black w/ leather seat, sz 28, $40. Wire rabbit hutch for 2 rabbits w/cleaning pans, $40. 2 yr. old Black Mini Rex female rabbit, shown 2 yrs. 4-H. All blues, reserve or Grands, $40. New wedding gowns szs 4-14 up to 60% off retail, bridesmaids samples $30 each. Call 945-2969. 12-I

For Sale: 2010 Ram 3500 Dually Crew, new tires, deep cherry red/lower 2-tone, 137K, dark heated leather, spray bedliner, B & W ball. MSRP $37,100. Drive Away Price For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet $35,750. Call 653-1160. www. Colorado Regular Cab LT northernprairieauto.com 11-I PU, 2dr., 6 fy., 4 cyl, 2.9 L, Red, Gas, Auto., 19,900 mi., $16,5000. Call 357-4201. 12-I Home in Hinsdale For Sale: Great 1920’s 2 story home in Hinsdale. New roof, siding, windows, furnace and air conditioning. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and hardwood floors throughout. Just a little trim work and refinishing the interior of this home is all it will take to make it your own. Located on a large corner on Ohio Street. Asking $59,000.00. Call Karen @ 406-228-2525. 11-II For Sale: All around sport ponies. Welsh/Arab cross. Excellent ponies! Please contact Arlene 406-423-5353 or 350-5050. 12-I

For Sale: Nicely landscaped 3 bedroom 1 bath single level home on a corner lot and close to the elementary school and swimming pool. Plus, an easy walk to downtown. Asking $78,000 (140TA6) w w w. m i s s o u r i r i v e r r e a l t y. com. Call 406-654-2273. 12-I Get your carpets ready for the Holiday season! If you live on the Hi-Line, save money by calling your friends and have them schedule the same day!!! 3 scheduled appts = no mileage fees!!! Call AmeriClean today to schedule your cleaning! (406)761-5718. 11-I:1-I

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Presents a Special Agronomy Seminar with Phil Needham of Ag Technologies

Friday, December 9, 2011 • Glasgow Elks Club Lunch Served Noon - 1 p.m.,

Agronomy Seminar 1 p.m.

This event is FREE! Please call ahead to confirm your seat today! RSVP to Jennifer at 406-228-2496 by Thursday, December 8th

Phil Needham, a native of Great Britain, holds honors degrees in Agricultural Technology. Over the past 20 years, through his Kentucky based business, Phil has been focused on agronomic techniques that push yields beyond their current range. Phil has traveled extensively, providing agronomy training seminars to farmers throughout the USA, Canada and Australia. In Glasgow 54275 HWY 2 East Glasgow, MT 59230 1-406-228-2496

In Plentywood 804 East 1st Ave. Plentywood ,MT 59254 1-406-765-1531

In Culbertson 21 West 2nd St. Culbertson, MT 59218 1-406-787-6201

In Circle Hwy 200 East Circle, MT 59215 1-406-485-2145

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.

R&G Quality Feeds: Your full service feed dealer. Roughage Buster blocks in stockget that extra protein for dry grass for only $0.22 per head per day. 654-1530 11-II

For Sale: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix G/T, Red, 98K, Leather Interior, MSRP $12,500. Drive Away Price $12,000. Call 653-1160. www. northernprairieauto.com 11-I

For Sale: 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, 4 Door LT, LOADED! OnStar, Power Everything, only 11,000 miles! Asking Below Book $ 11,500 . Call 406-228-2433 Daytime. 11-II

For Sale: 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle GL Hatchback, 2 dr., 4-cyl., 2.0 L., Gas, Blue, Manual 5 spd., 92,000 mi., $5,999. Call 357-2401. 11-II

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For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry WE ALSO BUY KNIVES Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x

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Precision Truck & Trailer

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Curt Rambo

406-945-4912

Dealer For New FRONTIER Grain Trailers & WITZCO Lowboy Trailers We can find a truck or trailer to meet your specific needs. Our affiliation with PRECISION DIESEL gives us technical assistance in these offerings.

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'06 Peterbit 385 '06 Peterbilt 385

'03 Peterbilt 385

'06 Peterbilt 379 EX

Cat C15, 435 hp, 10-spd, 63" sleeper $

Dump truck, Cummins N14, 460 hp, 10-spd $

Cat C15, 435 hp, 13-spd, 70" sleeper $

44,900

53,900

64,500

NEW 20' Frontier Grain Box

55,900

'96 JD Combine

'05 International 9900

With MacDon 960 header

Cummins ISX, 435 hp, 10-spd, 51" sleeper

34,900

49,900 for both

'95 Kenworth T400

'93 Ford L9000 w/Winch

Cat C10, 330 HP, 10-spd $

Cat 3176, 375 hp, 9-spd, 42" sleeper $

Cat 3406B, 425 hp, 13-spd, hyd ramps $

16,500

'81 Ford F600

'79 Ford L9000

V8, 370 cu in, 4 w/2-spd trans, single axle p/s, plumbed for hyd drill fill $

Cummins 855 BC111, 400 hp, 13-spd, tri-axle 19.5' Intercontinental alum grain box

9800

19,900

38' Twin Hopper $

12,200

'88 Ford F450 4x2 w/bucket, V8, 460 cu in, 5-spd, single axle w/duals articulating telescopic boom, 34' working height 5.5KW Onan GenSet, auto-leveling bucket

'01 Kiefer 1000 Series

31,900

'11 Frontier 47' Tri-Axle '97 Western

Cummins N14, 370 hp (opt up to 450 hp) 10-spd, 62" sleeper, 5th wheel, A/C power steering (2) 100 gallon tanks $

28,900

'99 Sterling AT9522

16,500

69,900

'99 Peterbilt 377 Cummins N14, 470 hp, 10-spd, tri-axle 19.5' Frontier grain box, 40,000K pintle

54,900

'03 Kenworth T800

'97 Freightliner Classic Cummin N14, 525 hp, 18-spd, tri-axle $

Cat C15, 435 hp, 10-spd, tri-axle NEW 19.5" Frontier grain box w/windows 40,000# pintle, alum wheels $

34,900

(fet included) Add-On Options: Air Susp $5000 Pintle Pkg $1300, 2 Side Chutes $600 - 11R-24.5 Tires $600

Excellent Shape! $

10,500

46,900

'88 Ford L9000 Cat 3406B, 310 hp, 13-spd, 20' bed w/Big Knuckle Boom

24,900

'79 4 Hopper

'78 Timpte Twin Hopper

40' Hopper

42', Spring ride, steel wheels $

12,900

11,900

'05 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX, 450 hp, 10-spd auto $

'11 Frontier 40' Hopper Bottom

27,300

Add-On Options: Air susp-$3500 • Pintle Pkg-$1300 2 side chutes-$600 • 11R-24.5 tires-$400

8500

'00 Wilson 48' Step Deck 11' Top deck, tandem axles $

18,900

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