February 15th, 2012 by Tricia's Trader

February 15, 2012 Volume X Issue 4

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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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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: Two homes located on one lot near the hospital. Both homes have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Live in one and rent out the other! Great investment properties with renters already in place. Asking $75,000 for both. (130SB6).Call 654-2273. . 2-II

GREAT FALLS REGION: We welcome Laurie Harvey to the Tricia’s Trader team! Laurie looks forward to serving you if you live in:

CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

Ad Placement Form........ 10 Bill’s Food Corner........... 14 Classified Ad Rates........ 10 Conservative Cow Dr...... 22 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column............... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 25 Subscription Request..... 10 Sudoku...... back next issue “Things to Know”.............. 4 SPECIAL FEATURES: Basketball Tournament Schedules................. 26, 27 Health and Beauty..... 13-18

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For Sale: 1972 Gallatin Trailer, fully furnished, ready for someone to move in. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 & baths with a newer hot water heater and furnace. Nice addition for storage. Call Karen Waarvik at Red Foxx Real Estate 228-2525. 2-II Wanted: 1995-2000 Toyota 4wd in good running order. Please call 406-654-4461. 2-I For Sale: Over 60 New Bolts of Minkee and flannel now in at The Plaid Square Quit Shop in Glasgow, MT. Open M-F 9:30-5:30 and Saturday 10-4. 228-9665. 2-II

FBR Fort Benton Realty

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 A farmstead and 20 acres located NE of Great Falls and west of Carter in Chouteau County. Sale includes (2) homes, several large equipment storage buildings & grain bins with good access. Seller may consider the sale of the newer brick home and 5 acres the nice shelter belt and pond separately. total farmstead for $675,000 900 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 Âž 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

Pasture Wanted: Looking for spring, summer or fall pasture for 20-30 mother cows. Blaine, Hill or Chouteau county areas. Call 262-2782. 2-I For Sale: Over 300 New and Used guns in stock. Electric City Shooters Supply, 3017 10th Avenue S, Great Falls, 406-216-3003. 2-II Malta Tire is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs, also with all your automotive and tractor tire repairs and sevices. Malta Tire,Hwy 2 West, Malta. 406-654-2120. 2-II

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Mar. 8, 9, 10: MONTANA SEED SHOW, Harlem, MT. Watch upcoming issues for details! Mar. 15 & 22, Thu.: START PLANNING TO OWN A HOME NOW! HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS: 5-9 p.m.,US Bank @ 235 1st St., Havre. Fee is $20. Call (406)434-9161 x111 to register or for more information. Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

Get Ready! Milk River Gospel Jamboree is coming to Malta, June 22 - 24. Canadian and U.S. groups performing! Watch for more details coming soon. 3-I Hay For Sale: 1st cutting Alfalfa and Alfalfa grass mix. $70.00 a ton, Glasgow area and possible delivery call 406-2631116. 2-II

For Sale: 2 beautiful, new hand made saddles; 15 1/2” and 16”, $750 each OBO. NEW white gold engagement ring with diamond, paid over $600, asking $150. Like new In-Step jogging stroller, $50. Also selling Peridot Citrine garnet and blue topaz loose stones. Call Sharla (406)788-2754. 2-II

CPR Saves Lives! Certified Am. Heart Assoc. CPR/First Aid Instructor will do classes for anyone needing certification, including bus drivers, day care providers, etc. Call 3792520. x For Sale: 2001 18 ft. Forester Pontoon boat with 2009 tandem axle trailer. 40 hp Mercury electric trolling motor. Very good condition. Call (406) 650-7491 2-I For Sale: 2007 HONDA Foreman FM. Needs Tires, Looks Good, 18K mi, Camo. $2,150. Call Lewistown Honda (406) 538-9435. 2-II For Sale: New Listing! 806 5th St~$127,000, Nice 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, ext to park & school. Call Nick Pyrak #12409 @ 406-390-2867. 2-II For Sale: Only 2 left! Female Chihuahua-Cairn Terrier cross puppies. The Cairn Terrier look with the Chihuahua size. $100. Also, American RottweillerWeinheimer cross puppies. Will make excellent guard dogs. Available mid-March; call to reserve. $150. All fully vaccinated and wormed. Call (406) 535-6740. 2-II

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Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

COWBOY POETRY BY H. FRED LIESE Fred Liese makes his home at the edge of Black Coulee near Turner, Montana. Raised on the Big Flat, he finds plenty of “inspiration” in the people and things around him every day, and Fred’s brand of entertainment has earned him a large following throughout the US and Canada.

From Yonder to the City Walter dwells back in the hills He rarely sees the city Earl sends a welcome note, Visit now, it’s pretty.

In the car were Earl and Walt They motored to the mall Earl then left him at the door Walter leaned against the wall.

Walter thought he heard her name Though no one will ever know Rings and things in ears and tongue Intrigue began to show.

It’s Susie’s turn to read the card She ponders on the letter “Walter, go and fetch the truck A trip could not be better”.

Positioned near the entrance door That’s where he rolled a smoke People glared with great intrigue Not one person spoke.

Chat must be her middle name Knowledge was amassed Walter soon was joined by Earl Time had quickly passed.

Their destination, it is reached They’ve achieved the distance Traffic looms both left and right He drives with great persistence.

Then near the ashtray, she appeared Old Walter was aware He now had a smoking mate She had peacock colored hair.

Back at Earl’s, Walter spoke He told them all about it The other three just shook their heads In no way would they doubt it.

Red carpet is invisible The welcome, it unfurls Walt and Susie have arrived This home is Cousin Earl’s.

Walter’s such a gentleman He said, “Howdy do” With a wink, she then exhaled, “It’s nice meeting you”.

An auto maker would be proud Her name’s derived from such He tried and tried to recollect Their help was needed much.

Sally’s at the door with Earl Their greetings are completed They enter to the living room The ladies are then seated.

Walter’s ears are somewhat dim He must strain to listen He was sure he caught her name Something might be missin’.

Chevelle and Chevy weren’t confirmed Neither was Corvette It never meant a hill of beans Ol’ Walter pondered yet.

A verbal memo, it was sent Earl received from Sally “Your appointment will be soon You have no time to dally”.

She had a doodad in her snout Like a hog ring for a sow He knew she had her bearings They protrude out of her brow.

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For Sale: Used Honda Accord, blue, 101K, heated leather, sunroof, one vehicle owner, 4 dr sedan, MSRP $10,375, Price reduced, $8,900. Call 6531160. 2-II For Sale: Used CPOV 2010 Reg. Cab Ran 1500, 5.7 Hemi, lt Greystone, cloth int., 1 vehicle owner, 40k. MSRP $22,175. DRIVE AWAY PRICE, $17,000. Call 653-1160. 2-II For Sale: 2008 HONDA Rubicon Auto 500. Runs, Bad Tires, 14K mi, Red. $2,940. Call Lewistown Honda (406) 538-9435 . 2-II For Sale: Bale King bale processor HD3000 call 6745514. 2-I

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: 1997 Trails West 4horse slant load trailer. Midtack, dressing room w/bed, table & closet. Will also sell 3,000 Watt Honda generator with trailer. (406) 899-9606. 2-I

For Sale: FEELING A DRAFT?? Call us today and ask about urethane spray foam insulation. We can insulate your Commercial, residential, farm or ranch structures!! Quality 1st For Sale: Cushman Trackster Insulation, 406-403-4402. 2-II w/ 6 ft. hyd. angle blade, 18hp For Sale: Row house with Kohler engine, hydrostat drive. the potential of 3 rental units. Large plate-type hyd. compactor, detached garage and storage fits excavator or large backhoe. building. Middle unit in need 1975 Dodge Ambulance, good of some work. Shingles, cond., on 1 ton chassis. 2000 windows and carpet are Dodge Grand Caravan. 2001 included along with other Ford Windstar van, new trans., misc. building supplies. 100k mi., very clean. Wanted: Asking $65,000 (131WR6) used 15.5x25 loader tire. Cut MissouriRiverRealty.com. 2-I Bank, MT 406-873-4780.. 2-II

For Sale: Older 2 bedroom 1 bath home with beautiful dark wood doors and trim from the early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Although the basement is unfinished it would be a great storage area or updated for an additional living space. Asking $70,000 (129HB6). Call 654-2273.. 2-II

Money Talks

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

CREDIT CARD RELIEF Recent economic reports have observed that Americans reverted back to the credit-dependent trends of the eighties. Apparently, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s populace hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heeded the warnings regarding carrying too much debt. Unfortunately, this statement could be applied to the federal government as well. For families grappling with swollen credit card balances, professional financial advisors offer a three-step strategy for coping with year-end bills and avoiding future troubles. The International Association for Financial Planning (IAFP), recommends: understanding the credit terms of card issuers, â&#x20AC;˘ learning how, and whether, cards should be used, and â&#x20AC;˘ developing an aggressive plan for paying off debts. â&#x20AC;˘ Consumers should find out the conditions and policies of their lenders, such as length of grace period, whether the interest rate is fixed or variable, and how much is charged for cash advances. A study by Princeton Survey Research Associates found that 76 percent of card holders do not know their credit cardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; payment terms. Most people have too many credit cards and are surprised at just how high a price they pay for the convenience of the card. Most consumers only need one major credit card that is universally accepted. For people who have the cash flow to pay off balances each month, a charge card - rather than a credit card - is a better choice. If credit is needed, choose a card with the lowest available interest rate. Often, people with one or more credit cards should look for a card that charges less interest and transfer all of their debt to that one card. Ultimately, the way to bring credit card debt under control is with an aggressive plan to pay off existing balances. After consolidating as many credit card bills as possible, tackle the card with the highest interest rate first. Pay as much as possible toward the principal each month, while paying the minimum required on any other cards. As you eliminate the balance, begin paying more toward the principal on the others. Credit cards sometimes make sense for smaller or short-term needs, but for major purchases, a home equity line of credit might be a better choice since the interest is lower and is usually tax deductible. Understanding the proper use of credit cards is an important part of the overall financial planning process. Be sure to check with your financial advisor to see what alternatives are available to you. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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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: Lookin’ for a warm friend? Find one in a good hat! Choose from hundreds incl. Bailey, Eddy and Kromer caps, Built for wind/work since 1903. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Visit River Break books/gear/ rocks. 808 17th St., Ft. Benton, MT. 59442-1222. 406-5643326. 2-II

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

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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

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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

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For Sale: Recreational property. Zortman Patented Gold Mine, 45 ac patented +20 ac unpatented claim (total 65 ac) near Missouri Breaks, excellent hunting, fishing. All mineral, water rights. Private location, beautiful views, in the Little Rocky Mountains. $300,000. Call Becky Wimmer (#11859) 262-3035. 2-II For Sale: 2001 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, leather bucket seats, sun roof, nice condition, 143K miles, $8,995. 1999 Dodge 3/4 T 4x4 V-10 with utility box. $5,995. Central City Auto & RV, Lewistown, (406) 538-9484. 2-II

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Check our line of cabinets for your new kitchen and bathroom. We carry lots of vanities in stock. See your dream kitchen with our computer design program. All Season Home Center 729 2nd Ave. S. Glasgow, MT 406-228-8288. 2-I

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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 For Sale: Over 200 Simmental, SimAngus and Angus yearling bulls + 40 long yearlings. BULLS OF THE BIG SKY: February 20, 2012, 1:00PM, Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, MT. info@bullsofthebigsky.com or (208)267-2668 YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!.... 2-II

Several days ago as I left a meeting at our church, I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly, I realized I must have left them in the pickup. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My wife, Mable, has scolded me many times fo leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them. Her theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the doors of the church, I came to a terrifying conclusion. Her theory was right. the parking lot was empty. I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the pick-up, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all, “Honey,” I stammered. I always call her ‘honey’ in times like these. “I left my keys in the pickup, and it has been stolen.” There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard Mable’s voice. “J.B.” She barked, “I dropped you off!” Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, “Well, come and get me.” Mable retorted, “I will, as soon as I convince this policeman I have not stolen your pickup!”

For Sale: Mon-Dak Marine has used boats for sale for more information please call 228-2900. 2-I

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 2-I

Equity Co-op in Malta has birdseed, cob with molassas and 30% off Kids Lacross winter boots. 428 1st. East, Malta. 654-2240. 2-I

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HEALTH BEAUTY

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory. ~Albert Schweitzer Enjoy perusing the following pages dedicated to the subjects of Health and Beauty. Thank you to all of our guest contributors who so graciously agreed to submit their knowledge, opinions and advice to this special feature in Tricia’s Trader.

“StrongWomen” in Blaine County

by Teresa Terry, Blaine County Extension Agent

Two of the most important things we can do to stay healthy in life is to stay physically active and be properly nourished. Scientists for the past twenty years have obtained valuable knowledge about the aging process and how we can maintain strength, dignity and independence as we approach and enjoy the later years in life! Scientific research has shown that beginning in our mid-forties, women lose ¼ to 1/3 pound of muscle per year and gain that much or more in fat. In order to stay strong and vital during older adulthood, participation in regular strengthening exercises is essential and it will help to prevent osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone. Being and feeling physically strong also helps promotes both mental and emotional health. No group in our society can benefit more from regularly performed exercise than middle-aged and older adults. Scientific research has demonstrated that exercise with weights (strength training) will increase strength, muscle mass and bone density in middle-aged and older adults. Strength training exercises will also reduce the risk for the many chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and arthritis. It has also been shown to reduce depression, improve sleep and contributes to an overall sense of well-being among older individuals. Disability and a reduced ability to perform daily activities are primary concerns of many older adults today. The loss of our muscle mass combined with chronic disease symptoms can limit one’s ability to perform daily tasks such as cleaning or shopping and can seriously compromise independence. Strength training is an extremely powerful antidote to the loss of muscle mass and the development of chronic diseases that are frequently associated with aging. Based on scientific research, increasing the muscular strength in the elderly through a strength training program is not only a realistic, but safe option to maintain independence and functional ability. If you would like to learn more about the STRONG WOMEN program, the benefits of strength training or how to improve the health and well-being of middle-aged and older adults as well as de-conditioned younger adults, please contact your local County Extension office.

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Bill’s Food

Dig right in to our newest regular guest column! Bill Hake invites you to test his recipes and his theories and tell us what you think. And he takes “requests”!

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Corner Wrinkles and sagging skin, what’s the cause?

The answer is, multiple choice. A) Lifestyle, B) Nutrition, and C) Aging, as they all play a role in how our skin ages. A) Lifestyle. We need the sun to make vitamin D. Sunlight works on the subcutaneous (beneath the skin) fat layer to make vitamin D; it takes about 15 minutes to ½ hour of sun to make a day’s supply of vitamin D. Beyond that point the UV rays (ultraviolet light) begin to break down the collagen (long fibers) that hold our skin together and give it strength. Sun bathing in your bikini without good sun blocker is a recipe for premature wrinkles and worse. Seriously, skin cancer is not fun--I could do a full column on it just from my own experience. B) Nutrition. Our modern day diet is so deficient in good nutrition it’s hard to know where to start. First, we need Cholesterol (good healthy animal fat) to replace the fat that sunlight converts to vitamin D, and to provide a good cushion to smooth the skin and fill the wrinkles. Our liver will build the cholesterol we need if we provide the raw materials it needs (saturated animal fat)-polyunsaturated vegetable oil will not get the job done. Second, we need collagen (connective tissue) to give our skin strength and to tighten it up over our cushion of subcutaneous fat. Third, we need calcium to build and maintain a solid foundation to support our muscles and skin. Now let’s work on a recipe to supply all of these nutrients at once. Making beef bone stock is a forgotten art that not many people do anymore, yet is one of the healthiest meals you could serve your family. Gather as many bones with a little meat on them as you can. It’s easier to make a large batch and freeze what you don’t need for future use. Put the bones in a large stock pot with enough water to cover, add ¼ cup vinegar for each gallon of water (this is to help leach the calcium out of the bones), bring to a boil, then turn down heat to maintain a slow simmer. If you like, you can add a course chopped onion, carrot, celery stalk and a bay leaf to add flavor. Skim the foam off the top as it accumulates. At about 2 hours check the meat on the bones. As soon as it is loose remove the bones from the pot and let them cool enough to handle. Remove the meat and all connective tissue (this is the collagen) and return the bones to the pot, simmer for at least 6 more hours, adding water as necessary to cover bones. Chop the meat and connective tissue to bite size; keep some fat but not an excessive amount, and refrigerate when cool. When you are finished cooking the bones strain the liquid through a double layer cheese cloth and discard the bones and veggies. If you like a clear broth you can strain several times until it comes out clear. Let the broth cool, then refrigerate overnight. In the morning, the fat on the surface will be hard and easy to remove. The broth will be jelled and ready to use with the meat scraps in a soup, sauce or gravy, or whatever your need might be. C) Aging. Don’t sweat it! Be happy you made it far enough to develop wrinkles because of your age. Anyway, those aren’t “wrinkles”. They’re badges of honor for all the love you have given your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren through a lifetime of service. If you have a better recipe I’d love to see it. Contact me at bhake@mtintouch.net or Bill’s Food Corner, PO Box 81, Turner, MT 59542.

Acupuncture and Your Health

by Tammy Ellison Healing Grace Acupuncture

Commonly, acupuncture is known as a great therapy for all pain conditions including back and neck pain, tennis elbow, shoulder and knee pain, whiplash, bursitis, migraine etc. The more informed person may even realize that it is very effective at treating allergies, asthma, colitis, menopausal symptoms, insomnia, and depression, to name a few. What I want to share with you is the wonderful medicine of health promotion that is embodied within the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. Governing health is the body’s systematic and continuous flow of vital energy, called “QI”, through pathways known as channels or meridians. In a person with no health complaints or pain the Qi flows from one channel to the next uninterrupted. However, when there are blockages, shortages, or excesses in the channels, there are symptoms felt by the individual. The symptoms will start simply and vaguely but worsen with time if left unattended. For example, a person’s lack of energy, irritability, and restless sleep would worsen into fatigue, irascibility, and insomnia. Traditional Chinese Medicine’s approach is to assess the individual’s vital energy flow, and reestablish balance. The nature of the human body is to constantly strive for homeostasis or normalcy, Acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy are assistants to this natural inquisition. One very key aspect to promoting health is strengthening digestion. Digestion is how we make the energy (Qi) that we use to function every day. If digestive Qi is strong, then all organ systems will be nourished and the person more likely to experience health. This includes the important aspects of metabolism, building muscle, and endurance. The immune system (Wei Qi) flourishes when digestive energy is in balance allowing the person to avoid suffering infections or helping to fight them off in a fraction of time. In addition long term effects of a balanced system wards off chronic disease and slows down the depleting effects of aging. Acupuncture treatments can strengthen the digestion as well as any other system that may become weakened. The nature of this ancient medicine is to balance the system as a whole, so as to help it heal itself on every level. Maybe you should consider trying some 2,500 year old medicine next time you reach for the acetaminophen or the antacids, and get rid of the root of the problem instead of covering up its warning symptoms.

Combating Illness

ABCs of Beautiful Skin

Our bodies are the most amazing, technologically advanced machines on the planet, and if we will simply provide them with the resources they need to function at an optimal level, they will do just that. I believe that we “beat illness” before it gets to us. What I mean by that is when we are truly healthy, and our immune system and metabolic function is where it should be, we can get over the illness that we are exposed to quite quickly without it becoming a chronic issue. This season has been one full of upper respiratory infections, coughs, congestion, runny nose and feeling cruddy. No one feels very healthy or beautiful during these bouts of illness. The following is a list of what I do in my own home to treat myself and my family for seasonal cold and flu: 1.) The quickest way to improve the quality of our health is to improve the quality of our food. We should not limit our intake of animal products, increase our intake of whole food, plant based items, stay away from sugar, and processed foods. Doing this alone will allow our immune system to function at a much higher level, and give us the ability to dispense of viral/bacterial exposures before they become a chronic problem. 2.) Get good rest, and make sure we do not stay up too late so our adrenal glands do not become over-burdened. By good rest, I mean getting to sleep, not just being in bed, at a consistent time every night, and preferably by 10 p.m. because our adrenal glands will recharge between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Adrenal gland fatigue is nothing to be trivial about. 3.) Get a healthy amount and type of exercise, but not prolonged, over-strenuous exercise. Studies have shown that prolonged exercise wears down our bodies resources, and does not allow for recovery. A repetitive series of this scenario will truly wear us down and prevent us from fighting off illness of almost any kind. A couple of 25-45 minute exercise sessions in the day will not drain the body down, and will allow for much quicker recovery and improved overall physiologic and metabolic health. 4.) When I start feeling illness coming on these are some of the remedies I use: • Vit C: High quality, preferrably liquid or powder that can be reconstituted prior to ingestion. Linus Pauling recommended 1000mg every hour throughout the day up to bowel tolerance. Once bowel tolerance is reached, back off 500mg or so for optimal therapeutic value. • Vit D: I take 15,000 to 30,000 units, and give 10,000 IU or so to my children during illness. I recommend a liquid Vitamin D3 (natural, not synthetic) in a coconut oil carrier, or other absorbable form so the body can assimilate it and use it at the cellular level. • Garlic: I use 2-3 cloves 2-3 times daily to tolerance treatment. When a clove of garlic is peeled, I chop it up and swallow with water, or place the chopped up garlic in some chicken broth, or whatever is your preference. Other remedies that can be used with high efficacy: • Herbal treatments: • Children’s Glycerite - this is one of my favorite remedies for children, and even for adults. It is a blend of excellent herbs for immune support with many peripheral benefits for the body, and it tastes great also. • Nebulized Treatments: • I recommend a remedy of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, Magnesium, and Manganese mixed in normal saline. The remedy is nebulized several times a day and will knock out the cold/flu in a couple of days. It is very affordable and will last in the fridge for approximately 90 days. • Glutacyst: This is a blend of licorice root, N-Acetyl Cysteine, and Glutathione that is also nebulized twice daily or more. • Wet Socks Treatment: This is a hydrotherapy remedy that really works great, but one must do it before the illness is set in and the body is too run down to respond to it. Dip a pair of thin cotton ankle high socks in pure ice water, wring them out and put them on. Once the cold socks are on, use a pair of thick wool socks over the top of them to prevent the water from evaporating or absorbing away onto the floor, bed sheets, or other. I prefer to do this at night before I go to bed. The body will be stimulated to get the blood to the feet to warm the body and by morning the sock with be both dry and warm. This process stimulates nutrient delivery, lymph flow to carry toxins out, and also the central nervous system and immune system. It works extremely well, and I even use it with my kids.

Helping your skin be its very best is as simple as: A. Cleanse and Polish Clean Sweep! A great cleanser sets the stage for beautiful skin. It should purify and soothe your face without stripping the skin of its natural goodness. Look for sulfate-free cleanser. While sulfates are not “bad”, they can strip and dry already dry and sensitive skin. During the harsh dry winter months, consider using a water soluble creamy cleanser. Look for an aloe based cleanser with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients. Be gentle with your skin. Hot water can burn and irritate, yet cold water can shock your skin causing broken capillaries. A healthy skin renews itself totally in about 28 days. Peels and Polishers are speedy skin improvers, shedding dead skin cells to encourage the growth of new ones. This is an often skipped step. Don’t! Nearly 70% of the visible signs of aging are simply dehydrated and dead skin cells! It’s also the one step that can give you nearly instant results. The newest products contain ingredients that can be used every other day, maximizing the exfoliation process. There are several types of exfoliation methods, but the easiest to use are the polishers containing spherical beads that polish off the dead layers, or gels containing fruit acids that gently resurface and exfoliate the skin while soothing and moisturizing. B. Treat Boost and Blossom! Treatment products give your skin a super boost, tightening and brightening your skin. These products focus on special areas of concern like dryness and sagging. Look for products containing ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, DMAE (an FDA approved ingredient to firm and tone skin), and Matixyl 3000. C. Hydrate A good moisturizer is your best friend! It will supply hydration, help form a protective barrier from external stressors and reduce the signs of aging. Night creams serve a different purpose. A good one isn’t greasy. Its purpose is to deeply nourish your skin while you sleep. Look for creams with Peptide blends, and Matryxl 3000.

by Dr. J. Taylor Integrative Medical Solutions, Havre and Helena, MT

by Marcie Harrison Independent Skin Care Advisor, 406-799-4809

Follow these simple steps twice a day, every day, to see noticeable improvement in your skin within a few weeks!

These remedies along with many more are available at Integrative Medical Solutions. You are welcome to come in and see what we have or contact the clinic at 406-599-8584 to make an appointment to get more detailed information and individualized help. Healthy Food Pyramid Photo: foodguide.com

I Can’t Lose the Weight

by Edwin Medina, M.D. Phillips County Hospital

A lot of my patients who come to me with complaints of not being able to attain what is known as their “Ideal Body Weight” and are quite frustrated with the old adage “you just need to exercise more and eat less”. “I am too fat and no matter what I do I can not seem to lose weight.” If this sounds a little too familiar, rest assured that you are not alone. Certainly, there are thousands of success stories about this or that fad diet (whichever one is most popular at the moment) and many people who swear up and down that this is “the best diet that I have ever used”, tend to gain the weight back plus some after they start eating regularly again. The problem, quite simply, is that DIETS DON’T WORK. I have seen my share of fad diets and the disappointment that follows once the patient is off their “diet”. For the last 17 years I have counseled patients with weight issues that they should modify their lifestyle by eating in a physiologically acceptable manner and do a bit of moderate aerobic exercise as well as setting aside a little time each day for meditation or prayer. What is that you say? What do prayer/meditation and exercise have to do with losing or gaining weight? And what exactly is a “physiologically acceptable” way of eating? I would like to start by saying that a part of the principles that I use in my “lifestyle modification program” are loosely based on a book that I read approximately 17 years ago called Fit for Life, written by Lou and Harvey Diamond, two Ph.D. nutritionists. I highly recommend the reading of this book for anyone who is serious about obtaining their ideal body weight. There are certain facts which need to be discussed before going any farther. You may recall from high school chemistry that pH is a measure of acidity; so, a low pH means that something is very acid, and a high pH means that something is very alkaline or basic. It is a well known fact that protein is digested optimally in an acid environment, and starch is digested optimally in an alkaline environment. From the previous statements it may become clear that due to the extremes of pH that are needed to digest protein and starch simultaneously, “meat and potatoes” is notoriously a difficult meal to digest. The body, in an effort to help digest what is in the stomach, will sequester blood from other organs, including the brain and divert it to the stomach, leaving us with that after-lunch sleepiness that typically occurs when we mix protein with starch. (Ham and Cheese sandwich anyone?) Additionally, the body has certain cycles, which if respected will lead to better digestion and elimination of unwanted weight. I recommend daily aerobic exercise in order to tone the muscles that may have been neglected over the years. I also think that starting one’s day off with a prayer to our Heavenly Father or meditation will do wonders for stress and the hormones that are secreted in response to it. You will feel more energetic and better about yourself if you try the lifestyle modifications discussed in the book. The principles that I have summed up here are by no means the only way to get to an ideal body weight, but in my opinion, they are certainly one of the most effective and long lasting ways to do so. More than a diet, it is a way of life, and I would be more than happy to guide you along the way if you feel that you should need help after reading the book. Please feel free to contact us at Phillips County Hospital and Family Medical Center for an appointment.

Why Diets Don’t Work

by Dr. Eric Norslien Norslien Chiropractic Clinic

Almost everyone has tried diets to lose unwanted pounds. Feeling drained or discouraged because the weight returns, this often results in disappointment. The dieting cycle can be devastating. Why diets don’t work: • Diets cause starvation mode: Most diets cause a starvation mode that actually slows the metabolism, rather than resetting the system (for example, the pancreas). A diet that causes starvation rather than addressing a healthy approach to loosing the fat is doomed to eventually fail. The result is a loss of muscle mass, which is exactly what you don’t want to lose. Muscles burn a lot of energy. • The Plateau Effect: Progress tends to plateau when a person’s energy gets low, when they don’t feel well, or when their weight loss is slow. They often give up and quickly gain back the previously lost weight, plus extra pounds. In addition, due to the loss of their muscle mass, they are now carrying more fat. • Mental and emotional factors not addressed: There is a tremendous amount of emotion involved in dieting and losing weight – everything from emotional attachment to foods, the value of one’s self, stress eating and addiction to food. The possible problems that being thin and attractive might create can influence the success rate of a diet as well. Underlying beliefs can cause individuals to subconsciously self-sabotage the diet, or experience major body-resistance to weight-loss. • Other physiological factors not addressed: An example of this is poor thyroid functioning, which hinders the body from losing weight. High stress will also inhibit weight loss due to high amounts of cortisol, which is a fat-producing hormone. Along with improper dieting, individuals often rely on exercise to lose weight, and while exercising is important to maintain proper body health, it is a very inefficient way to lose weight on its own. A person can run an entire marathon and lose only 3,500 calories (1 pound of fat equals 3,500 calories). You may know someone who started exercising, only to quickly get frustrated by the amount of work they were doing while not getting the results they desired.

What type of diet works:

A minimum diet A very important concept to respect is that the body really doesn’t want to lose its fat. Fat is a precious commodity it retained in the case of a food shortage. We are physically programmed to conserve fat and not burn it unless we absolutely need to. • Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates, when over consumed, increase insulin production, which signals the carbohydrates to be stored as fat rather than burned for energy. In order to assist the body with losing fat in a natural way, the carbohydrates must temporarily be reduced. This reduction forces the body to use its energy reserves – fat. Carbohydrates are the first energy your body will burn. If you are eating carbohydrates why would your body want to burn fat? It won’t. So reducing the carbohydrate consumption will force the body to tap into its fat reserves. The body doesn’t care if it is a “good” carbohydrate (apple) or a “bad” carbohydrate (candy bar). As long as it can burn carbohydrates it won’t burn fat. So an apple won’t make you fat, but it can keep you from losing weight. • Fat: By reducing fat consumption (except for “good” fats), calories are kept to a minimum. • Protein: The projected target is 1/2 gram protein per pound of lean body mass. It is important to not overload with protein – this will produce excessive calories and slow weight-loss. An adequate daily minimum assumes muscle tissue will not be burned for energy. The pancreas resets during this diet shift; therefore it is strongly recommended to follow a proven, structured plan complete with coaching and assigned supplements. The coaching ensures physical monitoring and accountability from the dieter, gives them support to be successful, and makes sure of no nutritional deficiencies. There are several factors influencing a person’s connection to food or weight. Even a good diet, proven to be highly effective, may not completely address them all. A person’s weight may be influenced by other physiological or emotional matters that need to be addressed in order for the body to maintain a desired weight. Dr. Norslien has worked in Central Montana as a Chiropractor since 1999 and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractics in 1995. Being the director of both Wellness Weighs and the Complete Health and Allergy Center, Dr. Norslien dedicates his career to providing patients with effective relief for all types of physical, mental and emotional conditions affecting the body.

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

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Zombie Voters

Fifteen years ago, I assembled a horse and mule cavy to use in my cattle drive busines. Joe Diffie was well ahead of today’s trend line when he released the country/ western hit “Prop Me Up Beside the Juke Box (If I Die)”. The lyrics humorously describe the last wishes of a barfly and the mythical image makes you chuckle, or at least it did in 1993. Look around. Do you see any dead people? Look hard because apparently dead people are harder to spot today than they were 18 years ago. The perfect example of this desensitization was seen (or not seen) last week in an internet café in Taiwan. A 23-year-old was sitting in the corner playing video games when he cardiac arrested. With 30 other patrons passing in and out of the café, his corpse continued playing Angry Birds for nine hours and no one noticed he was dead. Granted, this is a news story from Asia, but I see no reason why this couldn’t have happened in the electronic cafés of Seattle, San Francisco or Denver. Could progressives capitalize on this inattentiveness for nefarious purposes? Ponder that thought while I appear to change horses. Don’t worry, I’ll be back. Let’s say you own 100 cows and ten of them disappear through the fence. When your banker learns of your ten percent loss he will prolapse, so you saddle up, call your dog and ride the neighboring pastures. Your search is futile. While commiserating with fellow cowboys over pie and coffee at the local sale barn cafe, an eavesdropping official from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics approaches your table. “I couldn’t help but overhear your problem, but I have some very good news about your cows,” he explains. “Look at this way: Since your cows were smooth mouthed and skinny, very likely only eight of the missing cows were actually carrying a calf, so do not count the two non-pregnant escapees. On paper, this drops your loss from ten percent to eight percent. Does that help?” You thank him for his useful insight, but resume banging your head on the table because you know you are still missing ten cows regardless the magical calculations of the shiny man in the three-piece suit. He takes you for a fool; the kind who could play video games for nine hours while unknowingly sitting next to a corpse and this brings me to my point. The White House is trumpeting Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) headlines the unemployment rate has dropped to 8.3 percent and our economic recovery is underway. This message is targeting a very specific audience. Voters playing video games at the electronic café are expected to look up, read the MSNBC headlines, elbow the cold stiff guy sitting next to them, and mumble “Obama’s stimulus plan must be working.” They then click to the next kingdom of their game and retreat back into their cocoon. Just like not counting the non-pregnant escaped cows, the BLS mathematically dropped 1.2 million unemployed Americans from the job hunting list, so the unemployment figure magically dropped to 8.3 percent. Folks, you are being played for the fool. The fact is the number of Americans pulling the wagon for the Americans riding in the wagon has dropped to a 30-year low of 63.7 percent. Congressional Budget Office figures released earlier in the week are not as polished. They list our actual unemployment rate at 10 percent, our federal budget down another 1.1 trillion for the year, and are projecting tax increases of 30 percent over two years on those of us who still actually have jobs and are pulling the wagon. If we do not recognize the job numbers as cooked it is likely we will accept equally preposterous things like Obamacare will magically both cheapen and expand health coverage for all Americans. It is time to wake up and look around for dead people. Remember, a zombie’s vote counts just as much as yours. (Did that scare 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.

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It’s TOURNAMENT TIME BOYS’ & GIRLS’ CLASS A in Montana. Be sure to head Feb. 23-25 out and support your local Central A . . . . . . . CMR High School, Great Falls teams as they go head-tohead across the state for that Eastern A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billings Metra Park GIRLS’ CLASS B one important title of Mar. 1-3 “State Champs”! THE LOVE OF THE GAME The Time The Effort The pain The Passion The Strength The Courage You sacrificed it all for The love of the game Happiness Spirit Dreams Success Respect Enthusiasm You gained it all from The love of the game -- by H. Harper, Burlington, ON, Canada

Northern B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby High School BOYS’ CLASS B Feb. 23-25 Northern B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malta High School GIRLS’ CLASS C Feb. 23-25 Northern C . . . . Four Seasons Arena, Great Falls Eastern C . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolf Point High School BOYS’ CLASS C Feb. 22-24 Northern C . . . . Four Seasons Arena, Great Falls Eastern C . . . . . . . . . . . . Wolf Point High School

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DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS CLASS B

1B (Boys Feb. 15-18) . . . . . . . . . . . . Conrad H.S. 1B (Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . . . . . . . . . Conrad H.S. 2B (Boys Feb. 15-18) . . . . . . . . . Wolf Point H.S. 2B (Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . . . . . . Wolf Point H.S.

CLASS C

Field Marketer Phillip Bretz wishes

3C (Boys & Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . Glasgow H.S.

Good Luck To all Northern Divisional Teams!!!

7C (Boys & Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . . Fergus H.S. 8C (Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . . . . . . Great Falls H.S. 8C (Boys Feb. 14-17) . . . . . . . . . Great Falls H.S.

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9C (Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Havre H.S. 9C (Boys Feb. 15-18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Havre H.S. 10C (Girls Feb. 16-18) . . . . . . . . . Cut Bank H.S. 10C (Boys Feb. 15, 17-18) . . . . . . Cut Bank H.S.

Good Luck Teams!

Field Marketer Mark Workman wishes all of our participating teams

Good Luck During NOrthern Divisionals! 1215 38th St N, Great Falls, MT 406-453-1405

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STATE TOURNAMENTS Mar. 1-3

Class A (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . . Butte Civic Center Class B (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSU-Bozeman Class C (Boys’) . . . . . . . . . . . Billings MetraPark

Mar. 8-10

Class AA (Boys & Girls) . . . . . MSU-Bozeman Class A (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . Butte Civic Center Class B (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton H.S., Dale Berry Court Class C (Girls) Great Falls ExpoPark: 4 Seasons

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Wanted: 1 or 2 used freezers. Would prefer uprights, but will settle for chest type. Call 3572309 after 5:00. 2-II

Wanted to buy: A copy or copies of “Cows, Cowboys, Canners & Corned Beef & Cabbage” by Robert Eigell. Call (406) 357-3608. 2-II

Spring Sales Reminders: x March 15th is the Last Day to Change Coverage Levels or Options or to Sign Up Spring Crops x Emerging CRP or New Break? Contact us ASAP

For Sale: 2005 Ford F350. Crew cab, long box, diesel, automatic, keyless entry, 5th wheel ball, new tires, chrome grill guard & running boards. 95k mi. (406) 899-9606. 2-I

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For Sale: Frontier and Witzco Trailers, for all your hauling needs. Call Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre (406) 9454912. 2-II

Hay for Sale: 2010 & 2011 crop, grass/alfalfa mix, net wrapped. 3554977 or 355-4976. 2-II

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Save over $6000 on select makes/models!

More 2012’s arriving daily!

Call Jack Nelson, Terry Fast or Jason Partridge for details.

NEW 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 Laramie, Crew, 4x4, 5.7L Hemi, White, Htd/Vtd Buckets, Htd. Rear, Back-Up Cam, Sunroof, Brake Control, Loaded! MSRP $49,600 Drive Away Price $40,711

NEW 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 Laramie, Crew, 5.7L Hemi, Deep Cherry, Htd/Vtd Buckets, Sunroof, Remote, Back-Up Cam, Plus More! MSRP $46,935 Drive Away Price $41,007

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2012 DODGE RAM 1500 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 ST, Crew, 5.7L Hemi, True Blue, 40/20/40 Cloth Int.,Reciever Hitch, Pop. Equip. Group, Well Equipped! MSRP $36,835 Drive Away Price $31,965

Crew, 5.7L Hemi, Deep Cherry, 40/20/40 Cloth Int., Hitch, Block Htr., Pop. Equip. Group, Well Equipped!! MSRP $36,835 Drive Away Price $31,965

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Laramie, 5.7L Hemi, Flame Red, Htd/Vtd Leather, Remote, Nerf Bars, Side Rails, Trailer Tow Mirrors, Loaded! MSRP $47,330 Drive Away Price $41,343

SOLD

2012 CHRYSLER 300

Sport, AWD, 5.7L Hemi, Glass Top, White, Leather, Loaded!!! MSRP $46,695 Drive Away Price $44,573

Drive away price includes customer cash for qualifying customers only. All incentives expire 2/29/12.

LT, 5.7 Hemi, Graystone, Cloth Int., 40K, 1 Owner. MSRP 22,175 Drive Away Price $17,000

SXT, AWD, Silver, 3.5L V6, Power Pedals, Cloth Interior, 40K. MSRP $19,150 Drive Away Price $18,000

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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) with Flynn Realty, Inc. at 406-390-1381 today. 2-I

For Sale: 2009 Cheverolet 1/2 ton crewcab 4wd. LT white in color. 31,000 miles 1 owner asking $29,900.00 will take trades. Call Doug Grimes at Newton Motors in Glasgow, 406-228-9325. 2-II FEELING A DRAFT?? Call us today and ask about urethane spray foam insulation. We can insulate your Commercial, residential, farm or ranch structures!! Quality 1st Insulation, 406-403-4402 2-I For Sale: Sturdy portable tub and alley Call 654-2022.. 2-II For Sale: Malta Tire is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs, also with all your automotive and tractor tire repairs and sevices. Malta Tire, Hwy 2 West, Malta. 406-654-2120. 2-I

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Just Listed: 3bd 2 bath mobile plus bedroom/office, 3/4 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 Carlson (#15838) with Flynn Realty, Inc., @ 406-390-1381 today.

For Sale: 38 foot Gysler plow with harrows, rod weeder bars and anhydrous, $2000; 40 foot John Deere 9350 drills, 10 inch spacing with transport hitch $3000; 500 gallon fuel tank with stand, $400 OBO. Call 406-265-5960. 2-II FREE ADMITTANCE: RV, BOAT AND POWERSPORTS SHOW February 10th (10A-8P), 11th(10A-6P), and 12th(10A-5P). FOUR SEASONS ARENA. 2-I For Sale: Ruger Mod. 77 Hawk Eye 300 Win Mag, 3x0x40 scope, 3 boxes shells, sling, cloth case, all new, $832.99. Pistol Ruger new Vaquero, 357/ mag. 38 spl., shells, handmade leather holster & belt, all new, $615. 403-1804. 2-I

For Sale: 1992 GMC 3/4 4x4 Reg Cab, 8’ Box 350 4-spd manual, only 39,982 miles. Two 2005 GMC 3/4 4x4 Crew Cab Short Boxes, priced to sell! Sparks Auto Plaza, Lewistown, MT, (406) 535-3455. 2-II For Sale: 8200 International Air Drill, 1460 Combine, and Flexicoil sprayer. Call (406) 395-4402 evenings after 6. 2-I

For Sale: 2006 Polaris 500 ATV 4x4. Call Red’s at (406)265-9595. 2-I For Sale: 2001 Chevy Venture Van LS model, V6 automatic, power windows and locks, AC Blue in color, and only asking $3995.00. Call Doug Grimes at Newton Motors 406-228-9325 2-I

For Sale: 2001 Dodge 3/4 ton, Wanted: IH 1206, MM Gext cab, short bed,Cummins, 1000, Oliver 1950 tractors or Auto trans, PL/PS, cloth interior, others. Call John at (712)288116K miles. $14800 Call 4066442 or leave message. 2-I:3-I 761-5427 or 406-868-6467. 2-II

Winter Inventory

Clearance

PWFS D P

Bomag Compactor

Loader Backhoe CASE 590SN 4WD

Wheel Loader CASE 521E

Wheel Loader CASE 721F

Wheel Loader CASE 921F

20ft PJ T6202 Utility Trailer

14ft PJ Utility Trailer

24ft Trail King TK18 Utility Trailer

22ft PJ T6222 Utility Trailer

Case Excavator

Fiat Wheel Loader

Misc. Material Handling STERLING

Compactor-Asphalt BOMAG BW138AD

Skid Steer CASE Variable Speed

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