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Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

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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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. 1-I Help Wanted: Licensed Nail Tech in Havre’s newest salon! Great for new nail techs coming into the business. Situated in the Havre Holiday Village Mall. Lots of walk-in clientele. Call or come in to Puttin on the Glitz to apply. Terina (406) 945-9999. 1-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 For Sale: Electric transfer switch; 16 ft. auger on wheels w/ elec. motor; auger mixer mounted on 10 ft. leg w/bin; 5 hp snowblower; (2) 1400 gal. upright poly tanks; 1 row potato planter; organic chicken manure. composted. Call for prices. 406231-0346 or 866-3350 x504. 1-II

FBR Fort Benton Realty

Home & 6 Acres 2bed/1Bath w/ full basement located approx 20 mile north of Rudyard, MT Sale includes 28'x32' garage/shop and 56'x60' barn All on 6 acres just off a main Hill County rd. This property is very reasonably priced @ $75,000 675 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. $175,000 900 ACRES. 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, 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. $1,490,000. Call for details. Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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

American Garage Sells

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Whether you want a modest lift or a full-blown kit, our experienced team will help you get the look you are craving.

Call us today! 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

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THINGS TO KNOW:

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

ROBERT FLOREA

Jan. 19-21, Thu.-Sat.: MAGIE (Montana Ag & Industry Expo), Great Falls, MT, Four Seasons Arena. Call 406-761-7600 for information.

IAL RESIDENT IAN ELECTRIC

Jan. 20, Fri.: “A LAST LAUGH”, 2012 Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture & Two Rivers Economic Growth Annual Banquet/ Awards and Comedy Night. No host social beginning 5:30pm, banquet 6:00pm followed by Comedy Club. Del Strommen Agriculture Award will be presented. Jan. 24-28, Tues.-Sat.: QUILTERS EXHIBIT during the Winter Fair Lewistown Art Center. See www.lewistownartcenter.org for details. Jan. 28, Sat.: MURPH’S 6TH ANNUAL FISHING TOURNEY. Nelson Reservoir, reg. before 10pm on Jan. 27. For more info call 390-1181, 2020747, 390-1987 or 364-2132.

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Reasonable Reliable Insured License #8829

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

For Sale: 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle, GL Hatchback, 2 dr., 4 cyl., 2.0 L, Blue, manual, 5 spd., 92,000 mi., $4,999. Call 357-4201.

For Sale: 2009 Chevrlet Aveo, 4 Door LT, LOADED! OnStar, Power everything, only 11,000 miles! Asking Below Book, $11,500. Call 406-228-2433, daytime. 1-II Wittkopp Angus 24th annual Production Sale: Feb. 9, 2012 at 1:00pm, Glasgow Stockyards. 70 registered Black Angus bulls. 1-II

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

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.

Risky Behavior A challenge made, it must be met Anonymous, they share While in their youth, here is the tale, How they resolved the dare.

It’s freedom for that stash of brew Their best laid plans were drawn All angles, they were analyzed They’d rush to beat the dawn.

Old Jack, he lived two miles away On a rocky ridge, he dwelled One route inclined for company Intruders were expelled.

Each well made plan includes a flaw They knew well in advance Then something seemed to strike at once There’d be no second chance.

Old Blue, he watched the property This canine was immense Every day, he was on call This made for strong defense.

Nonetheless, their plan was hatched It took on wings and flew What threw these plans to motion? Did they pop out of the blue?

Jack was known to state the fact, “You will risk your life If you confront the likes of Blue, He’s meaner than my wife”.

Failure risk was at a high They‘d face a reprimand Curfews stamped on them for life Their hides would then be tanned.

You know of the impending risk Jack always made it clear Blue will stand and fiercely guard His shed, that’s filled with beer.

Evil lurked within their heads Today, it’s their admission A quick decision, it was made, They then began their mission.

Inquiring minds devise a plan They bond in their decision They will scale the rocky slope They will invade the prison.

Yes, they scaled the rocky slope Did they give Ol’ Blue a treat? All fears were cast into the wind Their dog, ….She was in heat.

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 For Sale: Fancy Black Angus Bred Heifers. Bred to low birthweight bulls. Poured, vaccinated, ultrasounded Dec. 23. Begin calving March 15. 406-951-2426. 1-II

For Sale: 3 bed/2 bath, 1976 Gallatin 18x68 w/bedroom/ office, 3/4 bath, and large family room in addition. 3stall garage with lots of storage and workshop space. Large fenced back yard with a toy/ tool garage. One adjoining lot and one across street also included. Call/text John Carlson (#15838) at 406-390-1381 1-II For Sale: Single level duplex that’s a handyman’s deal! Large lot, newer roof & siding, alley access, street parking and near Malta schools and downtown shopping. In need of repairs and is sold As-Is. Asking $49,000, (133TE6), 406-6542273. missouririverrealty.com. 1-II

Just Listed: 3bd 2 bath mobile plus bedroom/office, ¾ 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

Blades Hair, Nail and Day Spa, For Sale: 1995 Ford F-350 4 S. 1st St. West, Malta. 654- Crew Cab, DI. (406) 3575585. Open Monday - Saturday. 3459, leave message. 1-I 1-II For Sale: RARE KNIVES Golf Course Lot For Sale! Large Selection RUANA Located at Marion Hills, Malta CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Mt. Ideal location borders Hard - to - find USA-made practice range tee, close to Old Timer & Uncle Henry clubhouse, and easy access WE ALSO BUY KNIVES to Hwy 191. Improved site Big Sky Images & Collectibles ready for building! Asking Havre Holiday Village Mall $34,000. Call 390-0455. 1-I ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~

For Sale: 1990 Ford F-600, 16 ft., Steel Red. 1985 C-600, 18 ft. flatbed. 8 ft. 2 stage snowblower, complete unit, ready to use. Smithy metal lathe, new condition, call for details. Cushman Trackster engine with all electronics, taken out for conversion. Also extra Cushman parts. Cut Bank, 873-4780. 1-II

For Sale: USED CASE 921F Wheel Loader. Call or stop by Titan Machinery, 1215 38th St. N., Great Falls, 406-453-1405. Visit our website at greatfalls. titanmachinery.com. 1-I:3II

Equity Co-op of Malta now has cob with molasses and birdseed available. Call 406-654-2240. 1-II

For Sale: 1995 F-350 diesel crew cab 4 door. Also dog trailer and hunting business. Call 406-357-3459 or 406-390-1803 early a.m. or after 5 p.m. 1-II

Bookkeeping Services! Professional, experienced bookkeeping and secretarial services. 20+ years experience. Personal through corporate accounts. Willing to work along with your accountant. Call Ronnie Kemp (406) 379-2222. 1-II For Rent: Chinook, 1 BR, 1 Bath. 357-2817. Avail. Feb. 1st. No smoking, no pets. 1-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. 406228-8288 or 800-404-8288. 1-II 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

Money Talks

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

A fROTHy deferral decision: Roth 401(k) or Traditional 401(k)?

When 401(k) enrollment time rolls around, many eligible 401(k) participants must decide among the traditional pre-tax 401(k) salary deferral, the new after-tax Roth 401(k) salary deferral, and, perhaps, splitting their salary deferrals among the two, for example, 50% designated as pre-tax and 50% designated as after-tax. Let’s take a quick look at some of the basic information required to be able to make a knowledgeable decision. The Roth 401(k) builds on the Roth IRA concept. So, that seems to be the appropriate starting place for our discussion. The Roth IRA after-tax contribution limit for 2011 is $5,000, plus a catch-up contribution of $1,000 for those who have attained age 50 or higher. What makes the Roth IRA so attractive is that there are NO Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Qualified Distributions of contributions and earnings thereon are tax-free. However, the Roth IRA is not available to everyone. For 2011, the ability to make an after-tax Roth IRA contribution is restricted to those whose AGI exceeds $107,000 for single filers and $169,000 for married filers. Fortunately, for high wage earners, this Roth IRA income restriction does not apply to 401(k) plans. Eligible traditional 401(k) plan participants may make a 2011 salary deferral of up to $16,500, plus a catch-up contribution of $5,500 for those who have attained age 50 or higher. An advantage to the traditional 401(k) plan is that salary deferral is on a pre-tax basis, which means it is not included in taxable income for the year in which it is deferred. The downside to the traditional 401(k) is that once a participant attains age 70 1/2, RMDs must be taken and distributions are subject to ordinary income tax. A Roth 401(k) plan sidesteps the Roth IRA restriction on income and combines the attractions of the Roth IRA with the higher salary deferral limits of the traditional 401(k). Regardless of income, eligible Roth 401(k) participants may make a full Roth 401(k) salary deferral of up to $16,500, plus the $5,500 catch-up contribution. The Roth 401(k) is still a 401(k) plan, however, so RMDs must begin at age 70 1/2. This, because it is anticipated, may be incorporated into financial plans and the salary deferral decision at hand. Alarge number of factors come into play in deciding whether to make a traditional 401(k) contribution, a Roth 401(k) contribution or, if permissible, a combination of the two. Tax considerations will have a major impact on the decision. For example, the value of the current benefit to a pre-tax traditional 401(k) salary deferral must be weighed against the future recovery of tax-free earnings with the Roth 401(k) salary deferral. Proper examination of the tax savings factor alone requires financial analysis incorporating modeling tools which also take into consideration expected earnings rates, length of time before distributions will begin, and the anticipated size and frequency of distributions. Investors agree: saving for retirement is important. As more and different types of retirement savings accounts become available, selecting the most appropriate savings vehicle becomes more complex. If you would like to know more about the Roth 401(k), the traditional 401(k), the Roth IRA, or retirement savings in general, contact your financial advisor. After all, the harder your money works for you now, the more secure you are likely to be upon retirement. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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

For Sale: Parting out 1988 Ford full size Bronco. Many good body parts, glass and drive train. $600 or by piece. 1985 S10 Blazer, bad engine, new tires, may have a donor engine,$700. 1979 Olds Toronado looks rough, runs great, over For Sale: Used sturdy portable $3,000 invested. Best offer. tub with chute. Call 654-2022. Call 654-4840. 1-II

For Sale: 2008 Chevy Impala LT, 52,000 mi., $10,000. Contact Doug Grimes at Newton Motors in Glasgow. 800-255-1472 or 406-228-9325. For Sale: 1000 round hay bales, alfalfa/grass mix, approx. 1,400 lbs. $35/bale or $30 if take all. 50 miles NW of Turner border crossing. 306-2953379 or 306-295-7379. 1-II

Western Styles: Look no more for that great cut, color or perm! Western Styles in Malta can do it all. Also carrying Sebastian, Iso, Paul Mitchell, Kenra, BiolĂĄge, Tea Tree and Joico hair products along with tanning lotions, Hemp lotion and China Glaze. 7 N. 3rd Ave. E, Malta. 654-2072. 1-II

Located in the Havre Holiday Village Mall 1753 US HWY 2 NW Suite 36 Havre, MT 59501 ~ 406-265-6000

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$439.95 PXL Net Wrap: easier on Machinery and better on bales. Full payment due by Jan. 31, 2012. For special pricing call Chris, 390-0501. 1-II For Sale: 1970-1/2 Chevy Camaro, ready to paint. Also, John Deere 36” tractor mower. Call Chris (406) 265-8492. Looking to Buy: “Thunderstorms and Tumbleweeds”, history book of east Blaine County. Willing to pay reasonable price for a copy. Call 509-924-7554. 1-II:4-I For Sale: PRICE REDUCED! 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 2.7 L V6, Auto Cruise, A/C, all power, sunroof, vinyl roof, spoiler, new struts & brakes, studded snow tires, looks & runs really good. $3,250 OBO. Consider partial trade. Call 406-277-3811 (home) or 750-0659 (cell). Brett. 1-II 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

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MULTITASKING PERFORMANCE Intel i5-2320 Quad Core 3GHz CPU 4GB Kingston DDR3 1333MHz RAM 1TB Seagate 7200RPM Hard Drive DVDRW - Play & Burn CDs & DVDs Microsoft USB Keyboard & Mouse CyberAcoustics Desktop Speakers Windows 7 Professional 64bit

CALL NOW THIS WON’T LAST LONG! VALLEY COUNTY CROPLAND Located approximately 1 mile west of Larslan, Montana

+/- 640.9 total acres +/- 586.6 tillable acres

Currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. Annual payment +/- $18,372.00 Contract expires September 30, 2012 Improvements: 1 steel grain bin Taxes: 2011 were $2,356.50 Access: Road paved to the property – 1 mile of Road 438 frontage Terms: Cash Price: $361,000.00

For more information or to make a physical inspection of the property please contact: Russell Pederson – Broker 406-939-2501 Montana Land Brokers Company PO Box 200 Hobson, MT 59452

www.montanalandauctions.com

The information provide herein was gathered from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the Sellers or their agents. Prospective Buyers should verify all information and inspect the property to their full satisfaction before making any offers to purchase said property.

Own your own business! Amsoil, the leader in premium quality motor oils, lubricants, and filters. 100% synthetic lubricants. No capital investment or inventory requirements. Call Terry “Stump” Maley, Stump Enterprises (406) 535-7006 or 366-7006. 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.

Milk River Gospel Jamboree: In Malta June 22 - 24. Canadian and U.S. groups performing. Come enjoy a fun filled weekend with great music and good food. 1-II

Flicks Tux rental has a new location. 527½ 2nd Ave. S Glasgow, Mt. 59230. Please call 263-2377. 1-I

HARLEM LUMBER COMPANY

406-353-2511 Find us at the south end of Main. If we don’t have it, we can get it! Charlie & Kay Brekke, Owners

For Sale: 1996 Crestliner, 17ft. fishing boat with a 70 hp. Evenrude motor. Electric troll with Shorelander trailer. Call 406-432-3911.Leave a message if no answer. For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, LT coupe, 2 dr., 4 cyl., 2.2 L, White, Auto. 64,990 mi., $8,999. Call 357-4201. 1-II For Sale: 1996 Mazda Protege, 4 cyl. 1.5 L. manual 5 spd. 25,988 mi., $500. For parts only. Call 357-4201. 1-II 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. 12:2-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: 2003 Pontiac Bonneville , SE Sedan, 4dr., V6, 3.8 L, Gray, auto trans. 101,043 mi., $6,695. Call 357-4201.

For Sale: Used 2009 F-150 King Ranch Crew. Rust color, Rust Leather, New tires, NAV, Roof, 82K, 1 vehicle owner. MSRP $31,800. Drive away price, $28,500. Call 653-1160. 1-II

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

I reckon chores are Looking a little more fun!

ATV: WARNING! ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing and never carry passengers unless the adult ATV has been designed by the manufacturer specifically for that purpose. Polaris adult models are for riders aged 16 and older. Polaris youth models of 90cc are for riders aged 12 and older. Polaris youth models of 50cc are for riders aged 6 and older. Be sure to take a safety training course. For safety and training information in the U.S., call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887. You may also contact your Polaris dealer or call Polaris at (800) 324-3764. For safety and training information in Canada, contact your Polaris dealer.

For Sale: Circle Y all around saddle, excellent condition, a lot of extra silver. Also 2 horse brands, one Iron Spearhead, rt. neck or right jaw, horse only. Call 357-2123 or 357-8288. 1-II

For Sale: Hospital Bed; electronic, adjustable, like new, CLEAN, suitable for nursing home. $650.00. Call (406)452-5631. 1-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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$5,560

2007 DODGE CARAVAN SE VAN 7 Passenger. #9M486A WAS $6,975

$5,895

2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 LT 4WD Leather, 3rd Row Seat. #U7979A WAS $15,475

2008 FORD EDGE LIMITED 4 DOOR AWD Leather, Loaded. #U7975 WAS $24,585

$12,995 $22,850

YOU SAVE $1,140

YOU SAVE $1,080

YOU SAVE $2,480

YOU SAVE $1,735

2006 FORD F250 CREW CAB LARIAT 4WD

2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 CREW CAB LTZ 4WD

2009 LINCOLN MKS AWD SEDAN

2008 FORD F150 SUPERCREW FX4 4WD

Power Stroke Diesel. #U7909 WAS $30,930

6.0L V8, Loaded. #9M460A WAS $32,550

Leather, Loaded. #U7984 WAS $32,550

Bed Liner, Tow Pkg. #U7983 WAS $28,400

YOU SAVE $552

YOU SAVE $1,500

2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 LT WAGON 4WD

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB SLT 4WD

$25,636 $31,300 $31,998 $26,900

YOU SAVE $5,295

YOU SAVE $1,250

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6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel. #9M494A WAS $38,865

YOU SAVE $1,650

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For Sale: Older 2 bedroom 1 bath home with beautiful dark wood doors and trim from the early 1900’s. Although the basement is unfinished it would be a great storage area or updated for an additional living space. Asking $70,000 (129HB6), 406-654-2273, missouririverrealty.com. 1-I Heritage Hill Lot 9A: Lot in desireable Heritage Hills. All improved with sewer and water to curb stop. Electric and Gas available to Lot 9A. Only asking $16,500 each! Red Foxx Real Estate, LLC, Broker: Karen Waarvik, 406228-2525, cell 406-230-2525. 1-II Artfull Eats: Wedding cakes are my specialty. Also doing goodie trays: fudge, truffles, cupcakes, caramels, mini loaves, and meringues. 233 4th St. S., Glasgow, Mt. 406-263-2253. 1-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: Remington SPS Varmint .308 26” heavy barrel, synthetic, vented beavertail stock, 6x24 scope, $750. Kahr .45 Auto, concealed carry, $475. All firearms excellent as in new condition. 750-9748, ask for Dave. 1-II

MOUNTAIN VALLEY INN IS OFFERING A WINTER SHOPPING DISCOUNT!

Expires 4/15/12 offer not valid on any griz playoff weekends

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

Buying older tractors: Need not run, diesels preferred, will pick up. Call 712-288-6442. Store Closing: The Walk-In Cupboard will be closing soon. Come in and bargain! Located inside Hitching Post Pizza, Harlem. (406) 353-4777. 1-II

For Sale: JD 4020 w/ Farm Hand loader, no cab, 8-speed transmission $8,900. Valmar 240, 40 ft. engine-drive, pulltype granular spreader, $5,550. Call Larry at Rainbow Irrigation & Equipment (406)3572211 or or 390-1803 or email rainbowsales@mtintouch.net. 1-II For Sale: Used 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, maroon, charcoal cloth, 3rd row seat, very clean with good tires, PD, PL, PW, plus much more. MSRP $11,500. Drive away price, $10,750. Call 653-1160. 1-II For Rent: Chinook, 1 BR, 1 Bath. 357-2817. Avail. Feb. 1st. No smoking, no pets. 1-II

Need parts? Call us! If we don’t have them, we can get them. Nationwide parts locator. Full service mechanics, towing, repairs, lockouts, oil changes. For all your automotive needs, E-1 Towing & Classic Auto Body (406) 265-8757 or 1-888-265-8757. 1-II For 4x4. Over $22k Top Hwy Call

Sale: 1978 Ford F150 Frame off Restoration. $30k invested. Asking OBO. Can be seen at Dog Performance, 209 2 E, Chinook, MT. (406) 357-3101. 1-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: JD 2840 2WD w/Cab $8,500. JD 4010 w/FarmHand Loader, no cab, $8,900. Call Larry at Rainbow Irrigation, (406) 3572211 or 390-1803 or email rainbowsales@mtintouch.net. 1-I 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

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Hay for Sale:Â 2010 & 2011 crop, grass/alfalfa mix, net wrapped.Â 3554977 or 355-4976. 1-I For Sale: 2+ bedroom, 2Â˝ bath home. Perfect for starter or retirement. Nicely remodeled interior, main floor master bedroom, partially finished basement with potential to be a cozy living space and a single detached garage. Asking $95,000, (128FD6), 406-6542273. missouririverrealty.com. 1-II

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. Rollmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furs. 406-4948463 or 498-0811. 12-I:1-II

For Sale: 1992 Toyota Tercel, Sedan, 4 cyl. 1.5 L, manual 4 spd., 23,853 mi., $500, For parts only. Call 357-4201. 1-II

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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64x7000 PXL white, per roll 16/pallet ...... $230. 64x8800 PXL white, per roll 16/pallet ...... $273. 67x7000 PXL white, per roll 16/pallet ...... $228. 67x8000 PXL white, per roll 16/pallet ...... $248. 67x8800 PXL white, per roll 16/pallet ...... $275. 51x9840 PXL white, per roll...................... $242. 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 Guitars of Montana. G & L, DBZ, Fender, Zildjian, Guild, Gretsch, Jackson, Hammond, Ibanez, Laney, Mapex, Randall, SWR, Electro-Voice ProAudio, BOSS pedals & effects, and more! Main showroom: #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998; or call Bing at 1-877-5662224. Internet pricing & we ship! www.guitarsofmontana. com. “When You’re Serious About Your Sound.” 1-II

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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.

Magical Sacks

During college, I drove a 1973 Vega station wagon back and forth from the University of Wyoming home to our ranch on East Pass Creek. The Vega was horribly uncomfortable and since President Carter had recently imposed a 55 MPH federal speed limit, the trek home stretched into a long, boring, six hours. My racing striped wagon was also a gas hog with an exceptionally small gas tank, so I needed to find a gas station every 150 miles—preferably, one which actually had fuel. (For you readers under the age of 45, gasoline supplies were highly unreliable during the Carter years.) The only bright spot of my journey home was the half-way point fuel stop in Casper had one of the only McDonalds in Wyoming. Within minutes, I filled my tank and balanced a bag holding two Big Macs, a large order of fries, and a medium root beer in the passenger seat. Since I was 18 years old and hungry most of the time, I inhaled all nourishment out of the McDonalds sack before I topped the hill north of Casper and this brings me to the magical sack part. For the next three boring hours, I probed my fingers through the hamburger wrappings and napkins searching for the last french fry. Just when the sack appeared empty, a single fry would poke its nose from under the seam in the bottom of the bag and I would ravage it. To this starving teenager, it was a miracle and this brings me to my point. The Legislative Fiscal Division is projecting Montana could have a 426 million dollar ending fund balance by 2013. I am not sure it is even grammatically correct, but in a single sentence big government advocates are conveying the image this news demonstrates both their superior stewardship with the Montana checkbook, while exposing conservatives as evil because they failed to spend all the tax money collected. (There is an oxymoron in there somewhere.) Let us take off our rose colored glasses for a clearer view of our financial picture. Consider these facts: 1) One-half of Montana’s budget comes from the federal government; an entity currently borrowing 40 percent of every dollar they gift us. Therefore, it is the 51 percent of Americans (and Montanans) who actually pay income taxes who will ultimately foot the bill for this “free federal money.” 2) Montana’s 426 million dollar cushion ignores unfunded state pension liabilities which has passed 3 billion dollars and is climbing. Attention people in the private sector: Is your pension guaranteed because you are guaranteeing pensions in the public sector. 3) This 426 million is a projection; it is not money in the bank. In the real world, our financial sack is empty. We can dig under the wrappers and check every seam, but there is no hidden french fry which will solve our economic woes. We do not have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem. It is time for a fundamental change of government back to the form and size defined by our founders in the Constitution. 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: Used 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab, 8’ box, SLT Pkg., Air bags, B&W Ball, Grill Guard, Boards, 66K, very clean. MSRP $33,000. Drive away price, $30,275. Call 653-1160. 1-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: 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. For Sale: Torque lift, frame 1-I mounted tie downs for slide-in camper. Fits late model Ford p/u. Wanted: Old electric line $275. 480-390-9719. 11-II:2-I poles from Havre south. Please call 390-0455. 1-I

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For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab LT PU, 2dr., 6 ft., 4-cyl, 2.9 L, Red, Gas, Auto., 19,900 mi., $14,500. Call 357-4201. 1-I

Holiday Trays: Fudge, truffles, cupcakes, caramels, mini loaves, and meringues, $25. Also doing wedding cakes. Artfull Eats, 233 4th St. South, Glasgow, Mt. 406-263-2253. 1-I

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For Sale: 2000 GMC Extended Cab ½ Ton 4x4 SLT pkg, 5.3 V8, bedliner, 86k mi. Very good cond. Call 406-265-8880. 1-II Wanted: Farm & Ranch listings with bird and big game bow hunting potential. We have buyers looking for these and other farm/ ranch properties. Call John Carlson (#15838) at 406-390-1381 today or email johncarlsonrealtor@ gmail.com 1-II For Sale: 10 used truck trailer tires. AC Road Grader, diesel, very good cond., Model 100B, new tires and clutch, heater works well. 1995 Ford 250 gas powered with new Krogmann bale handler and new bed, 4 new 10-ply tires. 2002 Chevy Crew cab ¾ ton, new 10-ply tires. Call 383-4440 or 390-2466. 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.

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Jan. 18, 2012