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For Sale: Hospital Bed; electronic, adjustable, like new, CLEAN, suitable for nursing home. $650.00. Call (406)452-5631. 1-I Wanted: Old electric line poles from Havre south. Please call 390-0455. 1-I For Sale: Approx. 100 ton 1st cutting alfalfa hay approx. 150 ton of oat hay. 357-3366. 12-II For Sale: Butcher hogs for sale. Contact Sonny at 3792380 or lv. msg. Ready mid to end of Dec. 12-II 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-II

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Community Spotlight...... 16 Conservative Cow Dr...... 22 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese “Laugh Lines”...................... .................. back next issue “Money Talks” Financial Column............... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 15 Subscription Request......11 Sudoku............... next issue Sudoku Solution next issue “Things to Know”.............. 4

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Family Matters is back downtown in Malta for your shopping needs. Come check out our January clearance sales! Front Street, Malta 654-1900.

2012 begins the 10th Volume of Tricia’s Trader. We would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for making us a success!

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

FBR Fort Benton Realty

2 Ranches 1 Owner located near US HWY 2 West of Malta. North ranch has 8,000 acres deeded & 24,000 acres BLM & State Lease (approx 6,000 total AUMS) for 4.3 mil. South Ranch has 2,600 deeded acres with 300 acres irrigated hay / pasture & nice set of bldgs (approx 2,000 AUMS) for 1.7 mil. Ranches are 15 miles apart. Consider one or both! 900 ACRES. Here is the ranch that everyone is looking for ! Foothills ranch located south of US Highway #2 between Havre and Chinook. This property has two nice homes, two barns, two large storage sheds, a large calving barn with ample steel corrals and a small feed lot, free natural gas, great views, wildlife with good bird & deer hunting, and ¾ s of a mile of Clear Creek running through the middle of it. There is some dry cropland land, pasture land, and some irrigated hay bottoms. Does it get better than this ? Don’t let this one slip by ! All this for $1,490,000. 720 ACRES N of Savoy. 519 acres In CRP thru 2012 & 181 acres in grass pasture with reservoir. $345000 Call for details. Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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 For Sale: USED OILFIELD PIPE - 1’ TO 26”, SUCKER RODS 3/4” TO 1” USED CABLE- GUARD RAIL- PIPE CUTTING GUIDES, NEW HDPE PIPE 1-4” 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. 1-I:3-II For Sale: 10 used Truck Trailer tires. Also for Sale: AC Road Grader Diesel, very good cond., Model 100B, new tires and clutch, heater works well. Call 383-4440 or 390-2466.. 12-II For Sale: US Firearms single action revolvers 5.5” bbl., .38 special tuned action w/trigger work. $550. Ruger single 6, old model, 6.5” bbl., 22-22mag., complete tuned action w/trigger job. $400. Cash only. 406-5354833 or 366-0976. Call late afternoon, early evenings. 12-II

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Jan. 3-21, 2012 : MINIATURE PAINTING INVITATIONAL, Lewistown Art Center. Call 535-8278 for details. Jan. 9, Mon. : 4-H COUNCIL MEETING. Turner Lutheran Church. Call 357-3200 for details. Jan. 11-13, Wed.-Fri.: FREE FARM & RANCH WORKSHOP. Aaniiih Nakoda College Extension Department is offering a free 1 credit workshop for farmers and ranchers. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See page 12 for more info. For Sale: 1988 International mixer truck. Runs good. Works good. Ready to go. 406-2637534. Ft. Peck, MT. 11-II:1-I

Jan. 12, Thu.: RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, Chester, corner of Main & Madison. 1-6pm. Jan. 13-15, Fri.-Sun.: Montana Pro-Rodeo Circuit Finals, Great Falls, MT, Four Seasons Arena. See story on page 16.

For Sale: 1992 GMC Light Duty 3/4T reg cab w/8’ box. 350 w/ 4-spd manual trans. Only 39,952 miles. One owner! Nice! Call Sparks Auto Plaza (406) 535-3455. 12-II

Jan. 18, Wed.: NEW TRENDS IN AGRICULTURE SEMINAR, 8:30am3:30pm, Cottonwood Inn in Glasgow, MT. Registration $15.00. For more information contact the Chamber at 406-228-2222 or chamber@glasgowmt. net Jan. 19-21, Thu.-Sat.: MAGIE (Montana Ag & Industry Expo), Great Falls, MT, Four Seasons Arena. Call 406-761-7600 for information.

For Sale: 1978 Ford F150 4x4. Frame off Restoration. Jan. 24-28, Tues.-Sat.: QUILTERS EXHIBIT during the Winter Fair Over $30k invested. Asking $22k OBO. Can be seen at Lewistown Art Center. See www.lewistownartcenter.org for details. Top Dog Performance, 209 Hwy 2 E, Chinook, MT. How long will you keep “buy- For Sale: Krause disc parts. Call (406) 357-3101. 1-I ing” groceries, when you Discounts for early orders Torque lift, frame Power For Sale: could get them FREE and earn on disc blades. Fort Benton. mounted tie downs for slide-in money? Go to www.gasand- Motors Imp. e-mail camper. Fits late model Ford p/u. foodvideo.com or call Sue at George 799-7459. (406) 265-4677. 10-I:3-II gfultz49@gmail.com. 12:2-II $275. 480-390-9719. 11-II:2-I Deli Shack in Saco has delicious take and bake pizzas and mouth watering hot wings. Come visit the best stacked shack in town, 124 Bank St., Saco. 406-527-3555. 1-I 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 357-4201. 1-I For Sale: Mesquite, NV 1ac5ac parcels (some RV lots) w/ water & power. Terms avail. C. Steyee, Premier Properties of NW AZ. 702-497-9107 crslvcowboy@yahoo.com. 1-I For Sale: 8x16 CALF SHELTERS, 16’ FEED BUNKS, Steel Roofing, $2.79/ LF. Tony’s Post Frame (406) 538-2000. 12-II

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.

It Was the Morning After

He rose to greet the New Year’s day His head, it beat a tune The mirror framed an animal, An ailing big raccoon.

“Alcohol aimed at your throat Response was sure to follow Dreadful force, it was applied You had no choice but swallow”.

His throbbing skull, it shook again Then came a close inspection Appearance bloomed into an ape, A blotched Botox injection.

“Beer and foam, they took a grip Red Solo cup held true The factors, they soon added up That’s why you’re black and blue”.

Pathetically, he called his wife “Would you please come here?” A smiling face peered in the room “You look pretty, dear”.

“I made your resolution, dear I was not asking please Both hands will be in pockets, ….When I request your keys”.

“It’s just what you were looking for You didn’t holler, please. Your head was stuck into a trap My mouse, you took the cheese”.

“It’s not a bed of roses It is no field of clover But if you ain’t sober, …..You’d better scoot over.”

“The bottle birds flew overhead Swooped in and hooked their talons They held you there in tight restraint They poured it in by gallons”.

For Sale: Dinette set, 4 chairs & table. $125. Good shape. Call Goodies Galore, (406) 9457328. 12-II Attention Archers! We Build custom-made bows to order! Or see our in-stock bows at Traditional Outdoors in Lewistown. Robertson Stykbow. Call 406-538-2818 or see www.TradOut.com. 1-I For Sale: 2003 Dodge ¾ Ton 4x4 Reg Cab w/Hemi, great work truck! Priced to sell at $4,995. 2005 Chevy ½ Ton 4x4 Crew Cab Short Box LS Special! $9,850. Central City Auto & RV (406) 538-9484. For Sale: 2008 Yamaha Nitro with turbo, $9,900. Call 2659595. 12-II

Employment Opportunity: New year, new career, start right here! Schwan’s Home Service is hiring across the Hi-Line. Special $3,000 sign-on bonus for relocating to Glasgow. Great pay & benefits. Questions? Call Bob (406) 265-4420 or 945-3047. Equal opportunity employer. Relocation assistance available. For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe, 2 dr. 4-cyl, 2.2 L, Gas, White, Auto., 64,990 mi., $9,000. Call 357-4201. 1-I WINTER PROJECT: 1983 Honda Magna V65 MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE. New tires and seat. Original motor w/ 65,000 miles. Cylinder head knocks; tank is dented. Stored since 1990. $2,000 obo. Tom @ 406 564-3326. 1-I

Hay for Sale: 2010 & 2011 crop, grass/alfalfa mix, net wrapped. 3554977 or 355-4976. 1-I

For Sale: 8 ft. snow rotary mounted on 130 HP Hydrostat chassis, cab, very maneuverable, $9,000. Large track machine, has 12 ft. 2 way Hyd. angle blade, cab, automatic New automotive assecories- trans., $5,000. D6 Cat Dozer Truxedo; Bedrug; Truck chapz. Blade. 406-873-4780. 12-II Many gift ideas at Farhly’s For Sale: 1995 Ford F-350 Automotive, 705 1st. Ave. N, Crew Cab, DI. (406) 357Glasgow, Mt. 228-4699. 12-II 3459, leave message. 1-I

Money Talks

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

You And Your FinAnciAl Advisor, The PerFecT TeAm Many investors rely upon Financial Advisors to help them manage their investment portfolio. Ideally the Financial Advisor and investor should work together, as a team, to find the right investments and make informed decisions that can help meet investment objectives. Below are some keys to developing a partnership with a financial advisor that likely will provide the best possible combination of service and long-term investment results. review your investment objectives. Your Financial Advisor will help define your investment objectives, but he or she needs your assistance to do a thorough job. Start to think through your objectives before you meet. Your participation and feedback will greatly aid your Financial Advisor in formulating an investment strategy that fits your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Your questions will lead to being an informed investor. Be sure you fully understand the investments your Financial Advisor recommends for your portfolio. If you don’t, it’s your responsibility as an investor to let your Financial Advisor know that you need more information. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about your financial advisor’s investment recommendations and advice, after all they’re your investments! understand the risks with each investment. It’s important that you fully understand the risks in every investment you own and the reasons why the value of your investments may rise and fall. Your Financial Advisor can help explain the risks involved with each type of investment, and your questions will help make sure that nothing is overlooked. If you don’t completely understand the risks associated with your investment, ask more questions until you do. meet regularly to review your portfolio. Use these meetings to your advantage, go over your current investments, their performance and evaluate other investment opportunities. Scheduled meetings with your Financial Advisor is also a good time to inform him or her about significant changes in your life that could require shifts in your investment strategy. Also, major changes in the economy or new tax laws should also prompt a review. maintain up to date records. Make sure your confirmations and account statements are reviewed and saved in a safe place. These documents help you monitor your investments on an on-going basis and will be useful come tax time. When you come across something you don’t understand, ask for assistance from your Financial Advisor. The key is being an informed investor and keeping good records will aid you in this regard. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Country Home in Fort Peck, 1344 sqr.ft all one level, 2 br ,1 bath, newer windows that look over 5.9+ acres. New furnace, air conditioner, and plumbing. Large 30x40 metal shop with 12 doors allows for a lot of storage. Offered at only $150,000.00, Listing #115, Red Foxx Real Estate, 228-2525 or 230-2525. www.redfoxxrealestate.com 12-II For Sale: JD 4020 w/ Farm Hand loader, no cab, 8-speed transmission $8,900. Valmar 240 40ft engine-drive, pull-type granular spreader, $5,550. Call Larry at Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment (406) 3572211 or or 390-1803 or email rainbowsales@mtintouch.net. 1-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. 12-II For Sale: Used 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL, 104k mi., black, tan heated leather, FWD, sunroof. Clear car. Price reduced to $13,000. Call 653-1160. 1-I

For Sale: Nordica ski boots size 24 and 27. $30 a pair Two pairs youth snowboard boots like new $ 40 each two youth snowboards in excellent condition $40 without bindings $60 with. New Fox racing pants black with leather seat size 28 $40. Wire rabbit hutch for two rabbits with cleaning pans $40. 2 year old Black Mini Rex female rabbit Shown 2 years 4-H. All blues, reserve or Grands. $40. New wedding gowns sizes 4-14 up to 60% off retail, bridesmaids samples $30 each Call 945-2969.

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Fresh Flowers and Blooming Plants Home Decor Vintage Kitchenware Scones, Jellies, Breadmixes & Sauces 46 Main St - Chester, MT - 406-759-5709 email: vintage_floralshop@yahoo.com website: vintagefloralchester.com

For Sale: 1985 Chevy cargo van. New tires, fuel pump, battery, carb overhaul, runs great. $1,500 OBO. (406) 3954922 leave a message. 1-I

Deli Shack in Saco has delicious take and bake pizzas and mouth watering hotwings. Come visit the best stacked shack in town, 124 Bank St., Saco, Mt. 527-3555. 12-II

For Sale: 2007 Red Pontiac Grand Prix G/T. 98k, leather int. MSRP, $12,500, price reduced to $10,500. Call 406-653-1160. 1-I

For Sale: JD 2840 2WD w/Cab $8,500. JD 4010 w/Farm Hand Loader, no cab, $8,900. Call Larry at Rainbow Irrigation, (406) 357-2211 or 390-1803 or email rainbowsales@ mtintouch.net. 12-II

For Sale: 2007 Yamaha 660 Rhino UTV 5,790 miles, clean, $6,995. Scott’s Track and Wheel, Glasgow, 228-8151. 1-I For Sale: 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 2.7 L V-6, Auto Cruise, A/ C, all power, sunroof, vinyl roof, spoiler, new struts & brakes, studded snow tires, looks & runs good. $3,650 OBO. Consider partial trade. Call 406-277-3811 (home) or 750-0659 (cell). Brett. 12-II For Sale: JD 2840 2WD w/Cab $8,500. JD 4010 w/Farm Hand Loader, no cab, $8,900. Call Larry at Rainbow Irrigation, (406) 3572211 or 390-1803 or email rainbowsales@mtintouch.net.

For Sale: USED CASE 921F Wheel Loader. Call or stop by Titan Machinery, 1215 38th St N, Great Falls, 406-4531405. Visit our website at greatfalls.titanmachinery.com

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For Sale: Used CPOV 2011 Jeep Cherokee Limited, silver, black heated leather, full glass top, 36k, back-up camera, Sirius radio, remote start and more! MSRP $36,650, Drive-away price $35,000. Call Northern Prairie Auto, 406-653-1160. 1-I For Sale: Lot #8 at the Marion Hills Golf Course, Malta Mt. Please call 390-1978. 12-II For Sale: 10 used Truck Trailer tires. Also, AC Road Grader, diesel, very good cond., Model 100B, new tires and clutch, heater works well. Call 383-4440 or 390-2466.

For Sale: Hunting/Recreation Property Located in the Heart of the Little Rocky Mountains. This 45+20 acre parcel is your 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: 77 acres 10 miles north of Glasgow. Site for a home was formerly a trailer park with some hook-ups remaining. Can connect to dry prairie water. Asking $79,000. Listing 110 Red Foxx Real Estate, Karen Waarvick, 1-406-2282525 or 1-406-230-2525. 1-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

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COWBOYS & cowgirls TAKE GREAT FALLS

very January, more than one thousand rodeo fans brave Montana’s fickle winter driving conditions for three nights of some of the best rodeo action Montana has to offer. The 33rd Annual Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals runs this January 13-15, held once again at the Four Seasons Arena. Tickets, available online, through the Four Seasons ticket office or via the mail, went on sale December 10. On the Schedule Thursday night the pre-rodeo action kicks off with the Great Falls Chamber Pro Rodeo Mixer, in the Heritage Inn’s Convention Area with the Cowboy Auction to follow in the Heritage Inn’s American Room. Friday features the first night of Montana Pro Rodeo Finals competition starting at 7 p.m. at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls. The next day offers more to do before the rodeo begins again at 7 p.m.; the Montana Bucking Horse and Bull Sale begins at 9 a.m. with the Kiddie Rodeo happening from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Inn Convention Area. Bidders that missed out on Thursday night’s auction have the opportunity to bid again on their favorite cowboys and cowgirls in the Britain room at the Heritage Inn from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday finishes out the rodeo weekend with Cowboy Church at 10 a.m. in the Britain Room at the Heritage Inn. The Miss Rodeo Montana Coronation takes place from 9-11:30 a.m. Finally, the last go round starts at 2 p.m. followed by the Year-End and Finals Awards Presentations topping off the weekend at 4:15 p.m. in the Four Seasons Arena. Who’s On Deck The cowboys and cowgirls competing at the Circuit Finals are comprised of the top twelve competitors from each event who have earned the most money at Montana PRCA sanctioned rodeos during this past rodeo season. After they’ve secured their spot in the top twelve, the rough stock riders choose which animals get the chance to show what they’ve got at the Finals. Once the bulls and horses have been chosen, it must be determined that the rough stock contractors they belong to have supplied the animals to at least five different Montana PRCA rodeos for the season. These cowboys also choose who’s going to have their back in the arena, voting on who will be the bull fighters and pickup-men of the MPRCF. Behind the Scenes The process for choosing the barrel man, timer, secretary, and announcer becomes more involved. Each person applying for their respective positions must be a card carrying PRCA member for their particular “office.” The application goes to the PRCA, who processes their application and forwards their selections to the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Board to make the final choice. The board needs almost a year to prepare for the next year’s rodeo, and appreciates everything the sponsors do in support of the Circuit Finals. Let’s Talk Money The Cash Calendars have played an important role in the event for the past several years. Monies earned from the sale of the calendars get thrown in with the rodeo winnings. Though limited to a printing of 3,650 calendars, anyone interested can pick one up for $30. Each calendar has a registered number. That

Visit www.montanaprorodeo.com for full itinerary of MT Circuit Finals action! number, along with the name of the person who it belongs to, is thrown into a daily drawing all year. The daily winnings are $30, increasing to $100 every Saturday, and on the last day of every month the name drawn receives $500. Calendars can be purchased from the competitors of the finals, some local businesses and will also be available at the Finals. Started in 1979, the Montana Circuit Finals has amassed an impressive rodeo alumni, devoted fans, and talent for producing a great rodeo year after year. Make January 2012 the year you attend this stellar event!

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Just Listed: 3bd 2 bath mobile plus bedroom/office, Âž bath and large family room in large addition, attached 3 stall heated garage, plus workshop area, large fenced yard with a toy/ tool garage in back. 2 other lots in Hingham are also included, all for only $85,000. Call/Text John @ 406-390-1381 today. 1-I

Golf Course Lot For Sale! Located at Marion Hills, Malta Mt. Ideal location borders practice range tee, close to clubhouse, and easy access to Hwy 191. Improved site ready for building! Asking $34,000. Call 390-0455. 1-I 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-II All Seasons Home Center in Glasgow has a great variety of bathroom vanities and new tops. Also, Larson doors available. 729 2nd Ave S, Glasgow. 2288288 or 1-800-404-8288. 1-I 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 Spare Change in Malta has gifts & stocking stuffers for the entire family. We’re open everyday till Christmas, everything you need, nothing over $5 at Spare Change, 154 S 1st Ave., Malta. 12-II Hay For Sale: 300 ton first cutting alfalfa and grass, $80/ ton, good valley hay. 654-2264 or 357-3416. 12-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: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab LT PU, 2dr., 6 ft., 4-cyl, 2.9 L, Red, Gas, Auto., 19,900 mi., $15,900. Call 357-4201. 1-I

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 Wanted: Old Dempster Duckfoot, Old Stationary gas engines, Windmill Weights, 26655 340th St. S.E., McIntosh, MN 56556. 12-II For Sale: Two adjoining parcels, each containing two buildable lots are available in Malta. Asking price, Lots 15 & 16 $17,000 ~ Lots 17 & 18 $19,000, (111SL6) 406-6542273, missouririverrealty.com.

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

Patriot’s Resolution

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.

In August of 1776, King George expected Washington to surrender his Continental Army after their quick defeat in the Battle for Long Island. Two weeks later, New York City, the crown jewel of the new world, also fell to British control. The cause appeared lost, yet a small minority of colonists held firm. Patriots skirmished, starved and retreated for nearly four months until Christmas Day when they unexpectedly reversed course, crossed the Delaware River in the icy darkness, and decimated the fat and happy Hessian mercenary forces in their comfortable winter quarters in Trenton. What gives? How is it possible for a starving army of farmers and merchants, one-third of which who wrapped their feet in burlap and rope because they lacked boots, to win a six year war of attrition over an adversary possessing a superior supply of food, arms, men and training? Here is how and why—it was the hand of God. America is the channel through which God touches the lives of all humanity. For 235 years, our great American experiment in freedom has relieved more human suffering than any other nation and there were many times where it appeared we might fail except for the dispensation of Divine Providence. I recognize a statement such as this runs contrary to the conventional wisdom perpetuated in academia, the media, and our White House. They are wrong. Our great republic was divinely inspired to be the land of limitless opportunity where anyone willing to work or risk can make it big and become generous tithers. Occupiers are oblivious to the relationship between risk, work and reward and mistakenly think simply by existing they are entitled to the bounty from the sweat of others. Unfortunately, one and one-half of America’s national political parties have abandoned God’s principles of liberty and instead based their platform on this Marxist theory of redistribution. Do not buy the lie! It is freedom which makes our American republic the greatest institution in world history. This brings me to my point. Being an American is a participatory event. As President Ronald Reagan said, freedom is not something which is passed from one generation to the next in the bloodlines; it must be earned. Have you done everything possible to insure your posterity will enjoy the blessings of American liberty? If not, it is time. The restoration of America begins with you, because it won’t begin anywhere else. This New Year’s I encourage you to take the Patriot’s Resolution—it is a three step process. Begin by reading the Bible in its entirety in 2012. (If you’ve already done that, do it again. There is a lot in there.) Steps two and three are much easier, but of equal importance. Reread America’s “Declaration of Independence” and “Constitution”. Every night around your dinner table, discuss a single topic which has been addressed in either of our founding documents and tie it to a Biblical principle. Fathers, this means you will need to do your homework before dinnertime, but remember freedom is not easy, only worth it. Use these family discussions as a stepping stone to influence others and create a tidal wave of patriots with the fervor for independence like was seen in ’76. To do anything less cheapens the sacrifice of the two starving Continental soldiers who died from exposure on December 25th, 1776; the night they joined Washington crossing the Delaware. On that fateful Christmas night, not a single patriot died from a Hessian musket ball or bayonet, yet two left this world because they had exhausted their body fat stores and could no longer maintain their core temperature. They spent all they had for liberty. What say you?

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.

For Sale: 1979 Hawkeye trailer. Would make good stationary storage. $1,800 w/out axles or landing gear. Vaughn Truck Sales, (406) 265-6387 or jim@vaughntrucksales.com. Equity Co-op of Malta now has cob with molasses available. Call 406-654-2240. 1-I

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For Sale: Parting out 1988 Ford full size Bronco. Many good body parts, glass and drive train. $600 or by piece. Call 654-4840. 1-I

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