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13th Annual Sale April 4, 2012 Sale at 1:00 • Lunch at 11:30 • Bear Paw Livestock • Chinook, MT

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Sitz Onward 9007 x Sitz Alliance 6595 BW -1.5 WW +51 YW +95 MILK +28 MB +.29 RE +.19 $B +55.24 B.D. - 9/5/2010 Adj. 205: 683 3/5 WT: 1701

TC Aberdeen x Basin Payweight 006S BW +1.5 WW +66 YW +117 MILK +39 MB +.56 RE +.66 $B +72.85 B.D. - 1/29/2011 Adj. 205: 690 Adj. 365: 1368

Selling 50 spring and 30 fall bulls.

Other sires include Hoover Dam, Iron Mountain, BR Payweight, and KG Onward.

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For Sale: 2005 Chevy 3/4 Crew Cab Diesel 4x4, 44,011 miles, Nice! 2000 Chevy 3/4 Ex Cab 4x4, 78,340 miles. Call Sparks Auto Plaza (406) 535-3455. 3-II For Sale: Used CPOV Dodge Grand Caravan, white, gray cloth int., 32K, Sto-N-Go seating, 2nd, 3rd row. Retail $20,175. Drive away price $19,500. Call 653-1160. 3-II

SAVE CALVES! 8’x16’ Portable Calf Shelter, $585. Save one calf and it’s more than paid for! Use it year after year. In stock. 16’ Feed Bunks, $129. In stock. Call Tony’s Post Frame (406) 538-2000. 3-I For Sale: 2004 Accura SL with navigation & sunroof, nice inside & out, $7,250 or best offer. Call (406) 231-4551. 3 -II

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Ad Placement Form........ 10 Bill’s Food Corner........... 14 Classified Ad Rates........ 10 Conservative Cow Dr...... 22 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Index............................... 32 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column............... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 17 Subscription Request..... 10 Sudoku..............back soon! “Things to Know”.............. 4

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For Sale: Steel Building, never assembled, American Steel brand. 28 guage, 32’x32’x18’ w/ 10’x14’ door. Paid $14,000, asking $8,500. Delivery available. Call 406-2531916. 3-II For Sale: ‘92 LeSabre, bad engine, great body and interior, 4 new tires, $500.00 OBO or by piece. ‘96 Mercury Sable, new head gaskets, $2,500.00 OBO. 1979 Olds Toronado looks rough, runs great, over $3,000 invested. OBO Call 654-4840. 3-II For Sale: Shaver HD10 Hydraulic Post Pounder 3pnt mount, Hyd. tilt adjust, like new, see pictures on craigslist. $2500 OBO. Call 390-1154. 3-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

FBR Fort Benton Realty

534 acres Farm & Ranch west of Harlem on Milk River. 377 irrg, 149 pasture & river bottom land. Includes home & out buildings. Call for Price & details ROCKY MNT FRONT RANCH 6436 acres deeded plus 1396 state & private leased land; Good water, hay ground, nice buildings NW of Bynum, MT $6.5 Million Want to invest in farm land? 675 ACRES in Phillips County, MT. Property borders thousands of acres state and BLM land and two Wildlife Refuges with Deer, Elk, Antelope, and Pheasants. Farm is leased with aprox 4% return. $435,000 900 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

For Sale: Older Hanover Gooseneck stock trailer, covered steel top, new tires $3,000 OBO 390-0168 or 654-7883. 3-II For Sale: Sturdy portable tub and alley. Call 654-2022. 3-II For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, sucker rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Spring Creek products. To include weld on hinges, latches, clip & post caps. Home and ranch signs from metal or metal art made to your design or from our designs. Toll free, 866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299, Great Falls. Ask for our free catalog. 3-II

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THINGS TO KNOW: Mar. 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.

Mar. 22 & 23, Thu-Fri.: 5TH ANNUAL ANC LIBRARY SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES, Ft. Belknap. 1-3 p.m., Steve Gives teaching horsehair braided keychain, 3-5pm beading. Friday, 1-3pm Hillary Maxwell turning old T-shirts into braided rugs. 305pm prepare for spring by planting seeds. Mar. 23, Fri.: LUSTER CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL SCHMECKFEST. The German Festival of Tasting. Serving time 5-7 at LCHS. Benefit and silent auctions, bake sale and leftovers to take home. Entertainment to follow the meal. Adults $15, 5th-8th grade $6, preschool free. For more info call LCHS at 392-5735 or online at lustrechristian.org. Mar. 30, Fri.: BUFFALO RANGE EXPANSION MEETING, Chinook, MT, Meadowlark Elemenatry. First meeting at 5:00pm, another at 7:00pm. A BBQ pork dinner will be served @ 6:00 as a fundraiser for CBU. Fish Wildlife and parks attempt to illegally transplant diseased bison in different locations throughout Montana. For more information contact Vicki Hofeldt @(406)357-2997 or Kerry White @ (406)600-4228. Apr. 14 , Sat.: COUNTY SHOPPE COOPERATIVE ART GALLERY CLASSES, Ft. Benton, MT. Front St. 10-1pm, Painted Silk Scarf, Nancy Lachapelle, Suitable for ages 7 & up. $20. Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

For Sale: 1991 Ford 4X4 flat bed club cab 3/4 ton pickup with new tires. Runs good. 406357-2371. 3-I

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Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

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

Go Green He laid down his sleepy head The pillow softly crushed All concerns were tucked away Aches and pains were hushed.

There’s a rainbow overhead Pat gestures with a smile “I will make your wish be true Concentrate a while”.

“Make your wish”, he firmly states “I will then inspect it” He heard the wish, sprang to his feet “Sir, I will reject it”.

Restful sleep came instantly His worries were all gone Dreamland turned a hue of green Up popped a leprechaun.

Magically a coin appears It’s copper wee and small He flipped it up on through the air Gold began to fall.

He snarled at the leprechaun Things were looking grim He’d like to grasp the little lad He’d shake the Blarney out of him.

Here’s an elf of Irish lore He’s joyful as can be He has a lady leprechaun She peers around the tree.

It came to view, a little wand He gave the wand a wag All the gold sprang to a hop The coins jumped in a bag.

Pat skipped about so freely Pat’s voice, it danced with wit He reached to snag him by the tie He’d spank the little snot.

The little fellow’s staunch and proud On the ground, he sat “Welcome to me little world Hey, me name is Pat”.

Next, he poured them all a brew It’s emerald colored beer “Bottoms up”, he did invite His toast, it rang with cheer.

The tiny people skipped away Through an endless field of clover What was the wish; he did reject? The election isn’t over.

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For Sale: 2010 Ford Focus, perfect kids’ car, just over 35,000 mi., $12,500/offer. Call (406)707-5956. 3-II Looking for an opportunity for a home based business? For just $199, join Swarovski’s Touchstone Crystal division as an independent consultant. Make your own hours and substantial income as you bring gorgeous jewelry to women in their homes. Please call me at 406-945-8143 or email pardigras@bresnan.net for more info. 3-II

Money Talks

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

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

This is a perplexing question many investors are asking themselves in the wake of all the new tax laws. Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial to-do list. But competing with the desire to own your home free and clear is your need to invest for retirement, your child’s college education, or some other goal. Putting extra cash toward one of these goals may mean sacrificing another. So how do you choose? Evaluating the opportunity cost Deciding between prepaying your mortgage and investing your extra cash isn’t easy, because each option has advantages and disadvantages. But you can start by weighing what you’ll gain financially by choosing one option against what you’ll give up. In economic terms, this is known as evaluating the opportunity cost. Here’s an example. Let’s assume that you have a $300,000 balance and 20 years remaining on your 30-year mortgage, and you’re paying 6.25% interest. If you were to put an extra $400 toward your mortgage each month, you would save approximately $62,000 in interest, and pay off your loan almost 6 years early. By making extra payments and saving all of that interest, you’ll clearly be gaining a lot of financial ground. But before you opt to prepay your mortgage, you still have to consider what you might be giving up by doing so--the opportunity to potentially profit even more from investing. To determine if you would come out ahead if you invested your extra cash, start by looking at the after-tax rate of return you can expect from prepaying your mortgage. This is generally less than the interest rate you’re paying on your mortgage, once you take into account any tax deduction you receive for mortgage interest. Once you’ve calculated that figure, compare it to the after-tax return you could receive by investing your extra cash. For example, the after-tax cost of a 6.25% mortgage would be approximately 4.5% if you were in the 28% tax bracket and were able to deduct mortgage interest on your federal income tax return (the after-tax cost might be even lower if you were also able to deduct mortgage interest on your state income tax return). Could you receive a higher after-tax rate of return if you invested your money instead of prepaying your mortgage? Keep in mind that the rate of return you’ll receive is directly related to the investments you choose. Investments with the potential for higher returns may expose you to more risk, so take this into account when making your decision. Other points to consider While evaluating the opportunity cost is important, you’ll also need to weigh many other factors. The following list of questions may help you decide which option is best for you. •

What’s your mortgage interest rate? The lower the rate on your mortgage, the greater the potential to receive a better return through investing. • Does your mortgage have a prepayment penalty? Most mortgages don’t, but check before making extra payments. • How long do you plan to stay in your home? The main benefit of prepaying your mortgage is the amount of interest you save over the long term; if you plan to move soon, there’s less value in putting more money toward your mortgage. • Will you have the discipline to invest your extra cash rather than spend it? If not, you might be better off making extra mortgage payments. • Do you have an emergency account to cover unexpected expenses? It doesn’t make sense to make extra mortgage payments now if you’ll be forced to borrow money at a higher interest rate later. And keep in mind that if your financial circumstances change--if you lose your job or suffer a disability, for example--you may have more trouble borrowing against your home equity. • How comfortable are you with debt? If you worry endlessly about it, give the emotional benefits of paying off your mortgage extra consideration. • Are you saddled with high balances on credit cards or personal loans? If so, it’s often better to pay off those debts first. The interest rate on consumer debt isn’t tax deductible, and is often far higher than either your mortgage interest rate or the rate of return you’re likely to receive on your investments. • Are you currently paying mortgage insurance? If you are, putting extra toward your mortgage until you’ve gained at least 20% equity in your home may make sense. • How will prepaying your mortgage affect your overall tax situation? For example, prepaying your mortgage (thus reducing your mortgage interest) could affect your ability to itemize deductions (this is especially true in the early years of your mortgage, when you’re likely to be paying more in interest). • Have you saved enough for retirement? If you haven’t, consider contributing the maximum allowable each year to tax-advantaged retirement accounts before prepaying your mortgage. This is especially important if you are receiving a generous employer match. For example, if you save 6% of your income, an employer match of 50% of what you contribute (i.e., 3% of your income) could potentially add thousands of extra dollars to your retirement account each year. Prepaying your mortgage may not be the savviest financial move if it means forgoing that match or shortchanging your retirement fund. • How much time do you have before you reach retirement or until your children go off to college? The longer your timeframe, the more time you have to potentially grow your money by investing. Alternatively, if paying off your mortgage before reaching a financial goal will make you feel much more secure, factor that into your decision. The middle ground If you need to invest for an important goal, but you also want the satisfaction of paying down your mortgage, there’s no reason you can’t do both. It’s as simple as allocating part of your available cash toward one goal, and putting the rest toward the other. Even small adjustments can make a difference. For example, you could potentially shave years off your mortgage by consistently making biweekly, instead of monthly, mortgage payments, or by putting any year-end bonuses or tax refunds toward your mortgage principal. And remember, no matter what you decide now, you can always reprioritize your goals later to keep up with changes to your circumstances, market conditions, and interest rates. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

For Sale: Three very desirable lots on the west end of Malta with water, gas and electricity available. Seller is motivated and is looking at all offers! Asking $19,900 for all three (105WL6) MissouriRiverRealty@yahoo. SEE THEM ALL IN ONE com, 406-654-2273. 3-II PLACE: Kawasaki, Polaris, Honda and Yamaha. Sports For Sale: 3 English Mastiff City Cyclery, 101 57th St. S, puppies for sale. $675 ea., ready Great Falls. 406-727-8566. 3-I now. Call 720-903-0034. 3-I GREAT EASTER GIFT IDEAS! See our coupon in this issue and stop by today for the best tin selections! The Popcorn Colonel, 900 9th Street South, Ste 2, Great Falls, 406-727-KORN. 3-I

For Sale: 2011 BADBOY UTV, 4x4, Camo, Rear Dump Box, Hardtop, Doors, windshield, winch, gun rack, front dump basket on hood. Was $12,000 new, now with ONLY 50 miles, $10,000 OBO. Wife is going back to school, need tuition money & another car more than toys. 406-2531916/253-1137 eve. 3-II

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For Sale: Well kept and spacious 5 bedroom, 2 Â˝ bath twostory home in Saco with large fenced backyard, wood deck, metal storage shed, swing set, basketball hoop and convenient attached and oversized single car garage. Asking $79,500 (111SL6) missouririverrealty. com. Call 406-654-2273. 3-I For Sale: INDIAN-DESIGN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Pelts ~ Buckskin ~ Saddles ~~~~10% Discount on~~~~ All Framing and Matting Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x

For Sale: (2) 1981 L2 Gleaner Combines with air reels, chaff spreaders and pickup header attachment and many extra parts. Always shedded and well maintained. Call 406-379-2387 for info. 3-I 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. 3-I For Sale: Everything you need is in this Nelson Reservoir cabin. Range, refrigerator, washer/dryer, freezer and woodstove. Comfortably sleeps 7. A great place to fish, boat, relax and entertain friends. 406-6542273. A sking $90,000 (154LT6) MissouriRiverRealty@ yahoo.com 3-II

Flying K Ranch Breeding Quality Red Angus Since 1972

Bull Sale -April 11, 2 pm

at the Ranch - 14 miles SW Swift Current, SK (about 100 miles North of Malta)

78 Yearling Red Angus & 4 Yearling Black Angus Bulls Heifer bulls & Performance Bulls All Bulls ROP, semen, & CUP Ultrasound tested. Free board, Free Delivery in Montana All Bulls Fed at Home on the Ranch in a large field Call about our Sight Unseen Purchase Plan Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Call Brian & Christine Hanel (306) 773-6313 for a catalog or more info. View Catalog online @ www.flyingkranch.ca

For Sale: Quality irrigated hay net wrapped, no rain. 1,300 # bales., 119 ton grass/ alfalfa $70 ton. 240 ton of alfalfa. $80 ton. Leave message. I’ll return your call. 406-654-1858. 2-I:3-II For Sale: 2000 Mustang, V-6, 5speed, 61,500 mi., nice. $6,000/ offer. Call (406) 707-5956. 3-II

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Wanted to Buy: 1 or 2 used freezers. Would prefer uprights, but will settle for chest type. Call 357-2309 after 5:00. 3-I For Sale: Traveling to Loma’s Annual Flea Market Sat., March 31st? Stop at Trash & Treasure Shop, Hwy 87 and 4th Ave. where Everything is 20% to 50% Off. Make your best offer. 3-I 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: 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 3-I

For Sale: Ford Backhoe + Loader, diesel, good tires, paint, cab, mechanically good, finishing last water leak, $10,000. Call 406-525-3770.

For Sale: 4-Toyota Tundra 5-hole Aluminum Wheels, LT275/65R18 (equal to P265R70/18). $750 for all. (406)453-9197. 3-I

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For Sale: Frontier and Witzco Trailers, for all your hauling needs. Call Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre (406) 9454912. 3-I

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

Wedding Dresses for Sale! New, designer wedding gowns at a fraction of the price. Up to 75% OFF Retail! Call (406) 265-4876 or 945-2969. 3-II

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2011 DODGE RAM 3500 Crew, Longhorn, Under 20K, Black/Gold, Rear T.V., Nav, Bedliner, Htd/Vtd. Leather, 1 Owner, Loaded! MSRP $49,750 Drive Away Price $48,000 3ULFLQJ DQG RIIHUV PD\ FKDQJH DW DQ\ WLPH ZLWKRXW QRWLÀFDWLRQ For full pricing details call Northern Prairie Auto Sales at 653-1160

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“Mark Your Calendar” Thursday April 14, 2011 Bear Paw Livestock - Chinook, MT Lunch at 11:30 - Sale 1:00

Bull are fed a high roughage diet to ensure soundness Vaccinated for foot rot Tested BVD free Fertility tested Ultrasounded for carcass Free delivery in Montana

Video and Catalog of the Bulls online at Local Livestock

Go to locallivestock.com - Bill Pelton - Production sales For catalog or more information contact one of the breeders below Bulls are being fed north of Havre at Peterson Grain & Cattle Visitors always welcome

Kel McC Angus Kelly McCracken (406) 379-2373 Cell (406) 262-2347

For Sale: New Holland 283 small square baler $2,295. Call Larry (406) 390-1803 or rainbowsales@mtintouch.net. 3-II

Peterson Grain & Cattle Kim Peterson (406) 394-2236 Cell (406) 945-0544

“Mark Your Calendar” Thursday April 12, 2012 Bear Paw Livestock - Chinook, MT Lunch at 11:30 - Sale 1:00 Sires Include C A R Efficient Hoover Dam Sitz Dash S A V 004 Predominant 4438 SAF Connection Shipwheel Chinook Sitz New Design 458N Nichols Extra K205 OCC Emblaxon 854E

Whistling Winds Livestock David Sattoriva (406) 397-3386 Cell (406) 390-1471

Top Notch Angus Marvin Cross (406) 265-9095 Cell (406) 262-3127

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As far back as I can remember I was told “eat your vegetables”; even now the diet gurus are saying eat more vegetables. The scientists have dissected vegetables and assure us that they contain most of the nutrients we need to lead healthy lives. But there is still something missing--what happens to those nutrients between harvest and consumption? Let’s take a look at some of that. The nutrients we are mostly concerned about in our veggies are the enzymes, vitamins and minerals which are easily lost in the handling and cooking processes after harvest and before consumption. Enzymes continue to ripen an unripe vegetable or fruit after it has been harvested and will continue on to rot it if not deactivated. Enzymes are slowed by cool temperatures and destroyed by heat (112*-120*). We need to keep our veggies cool to slow the rotting process and we need to eat at least some of them raw to take advantage of their enzymes to help our body’s metabolic processes. Vitamins are destroyed by oxidation and high cooking temperatures, the longer the heat is applied, the greater the loss. Cutting vegetables exposes them to oxidation so they should never be cut until you are ready to cook or eat them. Vitamins and minerals are water soluble, so vegetables should be washed and dried quickly then stored in a cool dark place. Then, if the water they are cooked in isn’t going to be eaten with the meal, they should be steamed with as little water as possible in as short a time as possible, or quickly stir fried with a little butter or olive oil to prevent nutrient loss. When vegetables reach the tender crunch stage it is a good time to stop the cooking process. By then, any surface bacteria will be destroyed and most of the nutrient value still remains. Veggies to be added to soups or pot roasts should be added late in the process so as not to over cook them. Peeling and seeding a vegetable is to throw away the most nutritious part of the food. You should only peel away bruises and skin that is so rough it can’t be cleaned. Root crops can generally be cleaned with a scrubby. Only seeds that are too course to be eaten should be discarded. After all, the seed is the most nutritious part of any plant. Using water that you cooked meat or vegetables in to make gravy or a sauce to be served with the meal is also a good way to save the nutrients lost to the cooking water. Always remember, satisfying our body’s nutritional needs is a necessity for a long healthy life style. Your ideas on how to make our meals more nutritious are welcome. Contact me at bhake@mtintouch.net or Bill’s Food Corner, PO Box 81, Turner, MT 59542.

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14th Annual 49th Parallel Black Angus Bull Sale Monday, March 26th, 2012, 1:00pm, Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co., Mankota, Saskatchewan, Canada. Selling 90 yearlings & 2 yr old bulls. Breed Creek Angus Ranch, Clint/Suzanne Smith & family. (306)478-2470. Cell (306) 478-7470. breedcreekranch@ sasktel.net. 3-II

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.

Sandra Fluke: Poster Child of a Progressive America

You have probably seen the hoopla over Sandra Fluke and the cost of contraception for her colleagues at Georgetown University Law School. Before a mock congressional hearing she testified $1000 per year for contraception is cost prohibitive for students and this expense should be borne by people who actually have jobs. (This makes sense to her because she is still in college.) When I finished banging my head on the table, I pulled out my imaginary photo albums and reminisced about the free-love college days in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Things were different then. I remember John earning $1000 per month for sex at Colorado State University, so contraceptive costs were meaningless to him. Let me tell you about John. John was a swinger, but not your typical a sex symbol. He was hairy, had short legs, fat belly and he slobbered a lot, but the vet school rumor mill said he was earning nearly $300 per week practicing his trade. John’s registered name was John-Boy and he was a grand champion English bulldog owned by a pharmacology instructor at Colorado State. Lamenting John-Boy’s stud service popularity, Steve, a classmate of mine whined, “That dang dog makes $1000 per month in stud fees and I can’t even give it away.” Enough said about the good old days and this brings me to my point: How in the world did the political debate descend to the level of contraception for coeds? Sandra Fluke’s testimony was purposely designed to rally support behind the president’s plan for nationalized healthcare. Voters were prepped weeks earlier during a Republican presidential debate when George Stephanopoulos asked Mitt Romney whether states had the right to outlaw contraception. Mr. Romney should have answered, “That is an incredibly stupid question.” Unfortunately, he took the bait, answered the question, thus opening the door for the secularprogressives to focus attention on contraception rather than issues like the economy, the ballooning national debt and $5 gasoline. This 2012 election is one of the most critical in our nation’s history. For over a century, America has been incrementally trading liberty for perceived security and we have reached critical mass. The implementation of Obamacare will be the death nail in the coffin of our republic. If government assumes financial responsibility for contraception, does logic not dictate they will also have the right to say who receives it and what type? When America crosses this threshold, it is not much of a stretch to say healthcare bureaucrats will eventually decide who lives and who dies. It will take decades to reverse direction and restore our constitutional republic. If you think government can better spend your money in regards to things like electric cars, light bulbs, contraception, healthcare and the flush volumes of your toilet, there is one political ideology you should support. If you feel qualified to make such decisions yourself, then chose candidates on the freedom side of the political spectrum. Do not fall for the Sandra Fluke head fake. If a majority of voters think the 2012 elections are about contraception, we are screwed. How ironic.

Read more of Krayton’s op-ed in his 350 page book, Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor - a collection of published and unpublished articles written about the life of a cowboy as it pertains to America’s freedom. Visit kraytonkerns.com to order your copy, available in softcover or hardcover signed editions. Now! Available from Kimmel Kreations, LLC: Call 800-756-1817, ext. 101.

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For Sale: 2006 F-150 King Ranch, DVD, 90,000 miles, nice, only $18,995/offer. Call (406)707-5956. 3-II For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4dr, silver, 4 cylinder, automatic, air conditioning, CD player, nice, clean, local trade, 37K, $11,500. Call Doug Grimes at Newton Motors in Glasgow, 406-228-9325. 3-I

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2004 john deere 9760sts

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For Sale: 460 Ford natural gas, high pressure irrigation pump. 1984 Honda Shadow, always garaged. WANTED TO BUY: 6” flood pump with natural gas engine. (406) 357-3615. 3-II For Sale: Used CPOV 2010 Reg. Cab Ram 1500, 5.7 Hemi, LT Graystone, Cloth int., 1 vehicle owner, 40K. MSRP $22,175. Drive away price, $17,000. Call 653-1160. 3-II Sold the Cows—Equipment for Sale! Round Bale Racks & Feeders, Guard Rail, Steel Windbreak, Headgates, Electric Fence Material, Pipe, Valmar Spreader, 20’ Land Roller, ‘04 Case IH 2388 Combine; ‘04 Case IH 2042, 36’ Draper Header; 67XL Flexicoil Sprayer, 1,500 gal.; 65 Flexicoil Sprayer 1,000 gal.; ‘89 Kenworth Feed Truck; Calf Creep Feeder, Pickup Cake Feeder, Stock Trailers, Alfalfa Hay. (406)945-0876. 3-II For Sale: C6 Ford automatic transmission, professionally rebuilt w/RV shift kit and torque converter, $500 OBO. 460 cubic inch Ford 4-barrel intake manifold, like new, $75 OBO. 406-761-3371. 3-I Flying K Ranch - Breeding Quality Red Angus Since 1972. Bull sale at the Ranch - 14 miles SW of Swift Current, SK. April 11, 2012, 2pm. 78 Yrlng Red Angus & 4 Yrlng Blk Angus Bulls. All Bulls are ROP, semen, & CUP ultrasound tested. Free delivery in Montana. Contact us for more information or a catalog: Brian & Christine Hanel (306) 773-6313. 3-II

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