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September 19, 2012 Volume X Issue 18

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Chinook Dental Care Lewistown Gun Show! Oct. 12, 13, 14 at Fergus County Trade Center. Over 125 tables expected, only $5 admission for the whole weekend. WCSM sponsored. Worth the drive to Lewistown. For more information, call Ed at 406-538-5394. 9-II

We Buy Antiques! One item or a household, give us a call! Virgelle Mercantile, celebrating 100 years in 2012. 1-800426-2926 or 378-3110. 9-I

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CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

Advertising Info................11 Bill’s Food Corner........... 10 Conservative Cow Dr...... 25 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column.......................... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 12 Subscriptions...................11 “Things to Know”.............. 4

IN GREAT SHAPE: 14 ft. aluminum boat with trailer, 15 hp Evinrude, 45 lb. Minnkota electric trolling motor, $3,000, 265-4329. 9-II

For Sale: ‘56 Cushman 3 wheeled golf cart with charger & manual. $500. Can email photos. Delivery possible. (406) 253-1916. 9-II

Thanks for reading TRICIA’S TRADER! See pg 11 to place an ad! Classified Rates: Classified, $10 up to 8 lines $1 per line each add’l 13 lines maximum. $5 bold, $5 boxed Runs two issues.

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Get your Snapfish, Fuji or Inkubook Photobooks from Kimmel Kreations. Visit our website www.kimmel-kreations. com. Hard cover or Soft cover, as many pages as you like. Simple and easy to order. Get prints made also! Call and let us help you! 379-2377. x

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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 approx 4% return. $435,000 534 Acres 7 miles west of Harlem, MT on Milk River. 377 irrg, 149 pasture & River bottom land. Sale includes nice home, shop, barn & corrals $975,000 400 Acres On Teton River- just N. of Dutton, MT along I-15. Approx 1 mile of treed river bottom with 125 ac of cropland, offers great pheasant and deer hunting. (can be splint in 2 parcels/ more land available) $925,000 Clear Creek Heights Two Level 5 bedroom home with 2 car garage on 4.8 acres. Just 2 miles from Chinook, MT on Clear Creek Rd. $175,000 Call for details. Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

Melissa Kapperud Licensed Agent

Two Locations to Serve You

605 5th Ave. E. - Gilford 601 3rd St. - Havre Phone: 406-376-3274 Phone: 406-265-7314 Cell: 406-390-4955 Fax: 406-376-3147 mkapperud@havremt.net

For Sale: Muck Boots from $89, Harlem Lumber Co. (406) 353-2511. harlemlumber@ mtintouch.net 9-I TREE SALES: 2 size spades, large tree moving, shelter belt thinning, relocating. Serving the Triangle area for 38 years!!! Call Dave today! Transa-Tree, Great Falls, (406)788-2182. 9-II

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Oct. 18 & 25, Thurs.: START PLANNING TO OWN A HOME NOW! HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS, 5-9 p.m.,US Bank @ 235 1st ST Havre,fee $20,Call (406)434-9161x111 to register and for more information. Preregistration required. Sept. 20 & 27, Thurs.: START PLANNING TO OWN A HOME NOW!HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS,NEXT CLASS: August 23&30, 5-9 p.m.,US Bank @ 235 1st ST Havre,fee $20,Call (406)434-9161 x111 to register and for more information. Sept. 21-23 & 28-30, Fri.-Sun.: WEAPON COLLECTORS SOCIETY OF MONTANA, Upcoming Shows: Glendive EPEC Building, Sept. 21- 23. Great Falls Four Seasons Arena, Sept. 28 - 30. Sept. 30, Sun.: HARVEST DINNER: Turner American Lutheran Church, noon-2pm, Preschool free, Children $4, Adults $8. Takeouts available. Thurs. nights.: CRIBBAGE! 7pm. Come and play OR learn to play. Sweet Grass Lodge, Chester, Montana.

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: Located in the Sleeping Buffalo Addition in Saco is a recreational lot that has beautiful views of Nelson Reservoir. A perfect place to build or move a cabin onto. Don’t forget your boat!! Lot 20, Asking $32,000 (133SB) missouririverrealty. com 406-654-2273. 9-I Help Wanted: Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. has immediate openings in Conrad, Havre, and Glasgow! Training wages start at $30,000! Come to work for Schwan’s as a full time employee with full benefits: health insurance, paid vacation, etc. Want to learn more? Apply online at www.schwansjobs.com or call Bob at 406-945-3047. 9-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.

No Deal to Two Wheels As he came home that evening He looked and growled hard Increasing his blood pressure As he viewed it near the yard.

Their hours of rehearsal Covered every small detail Said it would save on gas When we go to get the mail.

His language painted up the sky He expressed his strong dislike For that Japanese contraption, The dreadful motorbike.

And it won’t be near our horses No cattle will it chase Nor will it be involved If we’re challenged to a race.

The earth stilled for a moment As he entered through the door No time for pins to drop As silence had the floor.

The old man bristled up Said, “Out the door it goes For you will get all busted up… And can’t ride in rodeos.

Through the impending storm His tirade then began You might say, organic residue Made connection with the fan.

The thunder hit his sons’ “What is their intention Of bringing to this ranch This mechanical invention?” The eldest of the pack Then spoke a bit subdued, “The neighbor gave the gift Refusal would be rude.” “And refusing generosity Would border on a sin, That’s why we tuned it up And then took it for a spin.”

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Items For Sale: 2004 Honda TRX 450 R4, less than 1,000 mi., in perfect cond., $2,500. Old beautiful upright Milton of New York piano, good cond. $300, you move. 5x7 beautiful area rug, like new. Taupe and shades of green w/ small dark rose accents, $150. Call 406654-2156 or 406-390-4889. 9-I

Applications being Accepted! 1 and 2 BDRM apts. Section 8 Housing. Must meet income and other requirements. Apply in person at PRAIRIE HOMES APARTMENTS, 19 W Jefferson, Chester or contact us at PO Box 219, Chester, MT 59522. 406-759-5475. MTRS Relay Dial 711. 9-I

For Sale: Big square baler 2007 NH BB940A 3X3, 4,200 bales, $46,000. Tractor available if needed. Check Fastline & TractorHouse, these balers retail for $55-70K; buy this baler today and save $20K. Add $50/ton value, ship your hay anywhere in the US or make big money custom baling. Call Buck 406-262-4155. 9-II

For Sale: 2007 Harley Davidson, Heritage Softtail Classic, 47k miles, lots of extras, $12,000, 406-253-1916. 9-II

For Sale: 2005 Harley Davidson, Dyna Superglide, 9K miles, Glacier white, $9,800, 406-253-1916. 9-II

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE: Precious St. Jude, precious Mother, & Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say 3 times a day for 9 days & promise publication & your prayers will be answered, no matter how impossible before the 9th day. Thank you, St. Jude, for prayers answered. 9-II

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Help Wanted: Professional & progressive RN wanted to join the LTC Team as the DON of a newly remodeled and constructed facility that offers a resident/ customer centered, familyfriendly, TEAM building atmosphere with stable & experienced nursing, support and Administrative staff. Great benefits with Sign On bonus, salary/wages DOE. If interested, contact Cheryl Weaver, COO HiLine Retirement Center in Malta, (406) 654-1190. 9-I Fireplace Insert Sale Now in Progress!! Some display units on close-out and Big Discounts on new in-stock units. Hurry on down! Fairway Comfort Systems, Downtown Great Falls, 422 Central Avenue. 406-770-3073. 9-I Malta Tire is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs. Malta Tire, Hwy 2 West, Malta. 406-654-2120. 9-I House For Sale by Owner: 607 3rd Street East Malta, MT. 2400 sq feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, full finished basement, attached garage, large lots and great neighborhood. $139,000. Call 406-390-4971 if no answer call 406-527-7218. 9-II

Money Talks

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

How Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren with College Costs

As the cost of a college education continues to climb, many grandparents are stepping in to help. This trend is expected to accelerate as baby boomers, many of whom went to college, become grandparents and start gifting what’s predicted to be trillions of dollars over the coming decades. Helping to pay for a grandchild’s college education can bring great personal satisfaction and is a smart way for grandparents to pass on wealth without having to pay gift and estate taxes. So what are some ways to accomplish this goal? Outright cash gifts A common way for grandparents to help grandchildren with college costs is to make an outright gift of cash or securities. But this method has a couple of drawbacks. A gift of more than the annual federal gift tax exclusion amount--$13,000 for individual gifts and $26,000 for gifts made by a married couple--might have gift tax and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax consequences (GST tax is an additional gift tax imposed on gifts made to someone who is more than one generation below you). Another drawback is that a cash gift to a student will be considered untaxed income by the federal government’s aid application, the FAFSA, and student income is assessed at a rate of 50%, which can impact financial aid eligibility. One workaround is for the grandparent to give the cash gift to the parent instead of the grandchild, because gifts to parents do not need to be reported as income on the FAFSA. Another solution is to wait until your grandchild graduates college and then give a cash gift that can be used to pay off school loans. Yet another option is to pay the college directly. Pay tuition directly to the college Under federal law, tuition payments made directly to a college aren’t considered taxable gifts, no matter how large the payment. So grandparents don’t have to worry about the $13,000 annual federal gift tax exclusion. But payments can only be made for tuition--room and board, books, fees, equipment, and other similar expenses don’t qualify. Aside from the obvious tax advantage, paying tuition directly to the college ensures that your money will be used for the education purpose you intended, plus it removes the money from your estate. And you are still free to give your grandchild a separate tax-free gift each year up to the $13,000 limit ($26,000 for joint gifts). However, colleges will often reduce a student’s institutional financial aid by the amount of the grandparent’s payment. So before sending a check, ask the college how it will affect your grandchild’s eligibility for college-based aid. If your contribution will adversely affect your grandchild’s aid package, particularly the scholarship or grant portion, consider gifting the money to your grandchild after graduation to help him or her pay off student loans. 529 plans A 529 plan can be an excellent way for grandparents to contribute to a grandchild’s college education, while simultaneously paring down their own estate. Contributions to a 529 plan grow tax deferred, and withdrawals used for the beneficiary’s qualified education expenses are completely tax free at the federal level (and generally at the state level too). There are two types of 529 plans: college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans. College savings plans are individual investment-type accounts offered by nearly all states and managed by financial institutions. Funds can be used at any accredited college in the United States or abroad. Prepaid tuition plans allow prepayment of tuition at today’s prices for the limited group of colleges--typically instate public colleges--that participate in the plan. Grandparents can open a 529 account and name a grandchild as beneficiary (only one person can be listed as account owner, though) or they can contribute to an already existing 529 account. Grandparents can contribute a lump sum to a grandchild’s 529 account, or they can contribute smaller, regular amounts. Regarding lump-sum gifts, a big advantage of 529 plans is that under special rules unique to 529 plans, individuals can make a single lump-sum gift to a 529 plan of up to $65,000 ($130,000 for joint gifts by married couples) and avoid federal gift tax. To do so, a special election must be made to treat the gift as if it were made in equal installments over a five-year period, and no additional gifts can be made to the beneficiary during this time. Example: Mr. and Mrs. Brady make a lump-sum contribution of $130,000 to their grandchild’s 529 plan in Year 1, electing to treat the gift as if it were made over 5 years. The result is they are considered to have made annual gifts of $26,000 ($13,000 each) in Years 1 through 5 ($130,000 / 5 years). Because the amount gifted by each grandparent is within the annual gift tax exclusion, the Bradys won’t owe any gift tax (assuming they don’t make any other gifts to this grandchild during the 5-year period). In Year 6, they can make another lump-sum contribution and repeat the process. In Year 11, they can do so again. Significantly, this money is considered removed from the grandparents’ estate, even though in the case of a grandparent-owned 529 account the grandparent would still retain control over the funds. There is a caveat, however. If a grandparent were to die during the five-year period, then a prorated portion of the contribution would be “recaptured” into the estate for estate tax purposes. Example: In the previous example, if Mr. Brady were to die in Year 2, his total Year 1 and 2 contributions ($26,000) would be excluded from his estate. But the remaining portion attributed to him in Years 3, 4, and 5 ($39,000) would be included in his estate. The contributions attributed to Mrs. Brady ($13,000 per year) would not be recaptured into the estate. If grandparents want to open a 529 account for their grandchild, there are a few things to keep in mind. If you need to withdraw the money in the 529 account for something other than your grandchild’s college expenses--for example, for medical expenses or emergency purposes--there is a double consequence: the earnings portion of the withdrawal is subject to a 10% penalty and will be taxed at your ordinary income tax rate. Also, funds in a grandparent-owned 529 account may still be factored in when determining Medicaid eligibility, unless these funds are specifically exempted by state law. Regarding financial aid, grandparent-owned 529 accounts do not need to be listed as an asset on the federal government’s financial aid application, the FAFSA. However, distributions (withdrawals) from a grandparent-owned 529 plan are reported as untaxed income to the beneficiary (grandchild), and this income is assessed at 50% by the FAFSA. By contrast, parent-owned 529 accounts are reported as a parent asset on the FAFSA (and assessed at 5.6%) and distributions from parent-owned plans aren’t counted as student income. To avoid having the distribution from a grandparent-owned 529 account count as student income, one option is for the grandparent to delay taking a distribution from the 529 plan until any time after January 1 of the grandchild’s junior year of college (because there will be no more FAFSAs to fill out). Another option is for the grandparent to change the owner of the 529 account to the parent. Colleges treat 529 plans differently for purposes of distributing their own financial aid. Generally, parent-owned and grandparent-owned 529 accounts are treated equally because colleges simply require a student to list all 529 plans for which he or she is the named beneficiary. Note: Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses associated with 529 plans before investing. More information about specific 529 plans is available in each issuer’s official statement, which should be read carefully before investing. Also, before investing, consider whether your state offers a 529 plan that provides residents with favorable state tax benefits. Private elementary/secondary school If you’re interested in contributing to your grandchild’s private elementary or secondary school education, a Coverdell education savings account (ESA) is worth a look. You can contribute up to $2,000 per beneficiary each year to a Coverdell ESA. Like funds in a 529 plan, money in a Coverdell ESA grows tax deferred and is tax free at the federal and state level if used to pay the beneficiary’s qualified education expenses, which includes college along with private elementary and secondary school. However, there are income limits on who can contribute to a Coverdell ESA--married couples with a modified adjusted gross income over $220,000 ($110,000 for individuals) can’t contribute. This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. This information is not intended as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security referred to herein. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution,

NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS for a live and silent auction to be held October 28 for WILMA VAN VALKENBURG to help defray medical expenses. Auction to be held at 5th Ave. Christian Church, Havre, MT. Soup and homemade bread to be served. Contact Barb Brown to donate today, 406-265-4741. 9-II

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For Sale: ‘92 LeSabre, bad engine, great body and interior, 4 new tires, $500 OBO or by piece. ‘68 Ford 4 wheel drive, 390, stick shift, needs work, $800. ‘59 Ford 1/2 Ton flatbed 4x4, runs well, needs rear wheel bearings, $1,000 OBO. Call 654-7794. 9-I VEHICLE YARD SALE: Chevrolets, Fords, Pontiacs, Buicks. 1947-1989 parts & access. Feature items: 1952 AC tractor, case baler, 1000 gal. propane tank, 1969 Chevelle 2 dr hardtop; 1952 Chevy SB 1/2 ton; 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton stepside; Sept 22-Oct 1. 9am-6pm. 1/2 miles west of Stanford on Hwy 87. More info (406)737-4459. 9-II

Would you like to LOSE WEIGHT? Clinically supervised. 3-7 lb/week is typical. It’s possible for you with Wellness Weighs! Call Lewistown (406) 538-7201, Malta (406) 654-4140 or Great Falls (406) 454-1000. 9-I Be happy! The shop, Lewistown.

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Tricia’s Trader IS PROUD TO SERVE THESE MONTANA TOWNS: Joplin Glasgow Inverness Nashua Rudyard Fort Peck Hingham Park Grove Gildford Wolf Point Kremlin Jordan Fort Benton Lewistown Loma Roy Junction Big Sandy Grass Range Havre Hobson Chinook Stanford Cleveland Chester Harlem Geraldine Fort Belknap Square Butte Turner Denton Zortman Great Falls Dodson Shelby Malta Conrad Saco Valier Hinsdale Cut Bank School Bus Driver Wanted: Will help with training. Call 406262-5008 or 406-262-3839. 9-I Colorado Blue Spruce: 8ft-10ft landscaping trees, balled & burlapped. Excellent quality. $140-$180. Also makes a good shelter belt or privacy barrier. Kalispell area. 406-257-0977. 9-II

Bill’s Food

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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”!

Rabbit Food

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Well, it’s that time of year when people with gardens start wondering what to do with what’s left of the garden before killing frost. I had the most trouble with carrots~mostly because I always had way too many and I liked to leave them in the ground until after a light frost as it helped to sweeten them up. One year I lost the whole carrot crop to deer. They discovered they could pull the carrots by their tops, so they cleaned up the entire crop in one night. Another year I dug a pit in the garden and buried a couple bushels of carrots. Then I covered them with a big pile of leaves so they wouldn’t freeze and I could dig them up mid winter. In late December when I went to dig them, I discovered that some burrowing animals had found them and I assume they enjoyed their winter snack. I haven’t had a garden for several years now and I mentioned to the wife a while back that I would like to do a garden again next year. The first words out of her mouth were, “Well, you don’t have to plant so darn many carrots!” Some people just don’t understand us gardeners. Carrot Slaw 5 – large carrots grated course ½ - cup raisins ½ - cup coconut flakes ½ - cup miniature marshmallows 1 – can pineapple tidbits drained (20 oz.) ½ - cup mayonnaise, 1- Tbsp. sugar, 1- tsp. mild vinegar Mix all in a salad bowl and refrigerate several hours to blend flavors before serving. This recipe keeps well, so I generally double it and have it for several days. “Leftovers always taste better.” If you happen to have too many carrots or if you have any at all, here’s a tasty way to use some of them up. If you have a better way to use carrots let me know at Bill’s Food corner, PO Box 81 , Turner, Mt. 59542 or bhake@mtintouch.net

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Lying About Your Age

Senate – hopefully!

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Authorize Archery Season for Mountain Lion, Bear, and Wolf (HB 74) passed unanimously. This act would grant the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission the discretion to set up areas and seasons for archery hunting mountain lion, seasons. and wolf in archery hunting bear,WESTERN ADVOCATE AT LARGE the House unanimously. Passed REGION:

As you know, our very own Wendy Warburton is serving in Helena this Legislative Session people of theREGION: EASTERN REGION:representing CENTRAL During 34. to District Welcome Jamie Jones House to Wendy is ready serve her Skryja looks forward to the Tricia’s Trader team! ‘Tricia’s you if you live inTrader’, one of she Laurie hiatus from Adjoining with FishingAmy Reciprocal Authorize 800-756-1817 x103 you live in Rivers Jamie is happy to helphas graciously theseagreed counties: to send us serving & Streams (HB onifContiguous Statesyou 406-450-2588 (c) following counties: you if you live in one of updates of the happenings in the the person who If this bill becomes law, anyEmail: 366). CASCADE these counties: capitol of this great HILL state. is properly licensed to ﬁsh in a state that VALLEY

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Thomas, a 70-year-old, extremely wealthy widower, shows up at the country club with an absolutely gorgeous and breathtakingly beautiful 25-year-old brunette. She is hanging on to his arm and listening intently to his every word. VIDEO BULL SALE HisSelusual golf-playing partners and fellow ling 65 Yearling Bulls members of the clubinare baffled and shocked. At MT Chinook, Fairgrounds Blaine County their very first chance, they come to him and ask, Saturday March 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM “Thomas, you get the amazing trophy at Noon - Lunch the Bulls to view did Come earlyhow girlfriend?” Thomas replies, “Girlfriend? She’s not my girlfriend --she’s my wife.” Disbelieving him, they ask, “So how did you persuade her to marry you?” BAR 9 RANCH MASTER ANGUS E7 ANGUS “I lied about my age,” he replies. to the sale at Hould Feedlot, the bulls prior View “What? Did you tell her you were only 50?” 6.5 miles West of Malta on Wagner Hwy 363. Thomas smiles and says, “Nope, I told her I was 90.”

Bulls will be available for viewing at the fairgrounds on Friday.

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Auction Schedule: Antique Auction, Sept. 22, 10am, Preview 9am, Moose Lodge Black Eagle AND Consignment Auctions: Oct 6, Oct 27, Nov 10 Moose Lodge Black Eagle. See website for details! www.barnauctions. com Barn Auctions, Great Falls, MT 406-216-2288 Call for more details 9-I

PCMS “Big Dollar Race” $12,000 Payout(based on 90 car count), September 22nd. Junior Dragster “Big Dollar Race” Test and Tune for Box and No-Box plus Gamblers Sat. night annual PCMS dinner and auction tickets, $25, Sunday, Sept. 23, Box and No-Box “Big Dollar Race”. Come join the fun!! 9-I

MALTA TIRE CENTER We are now your Tire Factory dealer in Malta. Come see us for all your automotive & tractor tire needs. We also do farm service & automotive mechanics.

406-654-2120 Craft Supplies for Sale: Been a crafter for years and due to health problems I have a storage trailor full of craft supplies, fabric, patterns, dolls, gifts, baby quilts, bibs, aprons, and misc items for sale. All new and ready to deal. Call Marge (406) 264-5407. 9-II

HWY 2 West Malta, MT 59538

Ales for the Malta Trails Brewfest, Sept. 29th at the Stockman Terrace. Early bird tickets for $25 before Sept. 22 will be entered to win a bike. $30 at the door. Dinner at 6 with music by Tricia Labrie and entertainment provided by Shovels and Shotguns. Please call 390-3460. 9-I

For Sale: Mesquite, NV / Scenic AZ 1ac-5ac parcels. RV Lots starting at $39k w/ water & power. Terms avail. C. Steyee, Premier Properties of NW AZ. (702) 497-9107 crslvcowboy@yahoo.com. 9-II

For Sale: 3 home base One 2 BR units, (406)

timeshare weeks, is Las Vegas. unit, two 1 BR 476-3226. 9-II

For Sale: Sawdust, a mixture of pine and cottonwood- about 2 or 3 pickup loads, and wood chips a variety of wood with some twigs and leaves. Make offer. Call 399-0913. 9-II For Sale: 2004 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Duramax, $16,500. Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Sales, (406) 538-3512. 9-II For Sale: Two Paint yearlings. Rising 2-yr-olds. Call for details. (406)535-6740. 9-I Wild Game Processing: Windy Ridge Meats. All meat processing, specializing in Salami, Jerky, & Wild Game Sausage. (406)945-2460 or 357-3366, 425 8th St. W., Chinook, MT. Bill Powell. 9-II For Sale: Curt R-5 5th Wheel Roller for pulling campers, horse trailers, etc. Make Offer. Call (406)750-2331. 9-I Equity Co-op in Malta has large selection of ropes, goat and calf tying strings and assortment of adult and kids cowboy straw hats. We have kids felt hats. Equity Coop in Malta, 654-2240. 9-I

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We Buy: Estates & Collection, Antiques, Glassware, RR Items, Collectibles, Military, Knives, Hunting & Fishing, Old Calendars, Paper, Western, Great Falls Select and MT Beer, And Much More.

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For Sale: 1964 Honda Scrambler. For information, call 406-527-3485. 9-I For Sale: New Hinsdale listing!! 2 bedroom home next to Hinsdale School, large living area with updated flooring and ample parking. Priced to sell! Asking $25,000 (137KJ6) missouririverrealty. com 406-654-2273. 9-II

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MT MELONS & FRESH GARDEN GOODS: Selling Milk River Valley grown sugar-sweet watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet corn and fresh-picked veggies: beets, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, onions, squash and pumpkins. 8 am every Saturday while supplies last across from Farmers & Ranchers Lumber on Hwy 2, Malta. 9-II

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

AUCTION: Keith and Sandy Nelson Final Clearance Auction, Saturday, October 6th at 9am, Malta, MT, former Gambles location next to CHMS. Signs will be posted. See the sale bill in the Sept. 19 issue of Tricia’s Trader or call 654-1772 for details. 9-II

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USED AUGERS: 71X13 Westfield. 71-10 Farm King. 60x10 Westgo. George at Power Motors 799-7459. Krause, Melroe, Westfield, Westgo, Mayrath, Hardi and Lilliston/Kirschman parts. (406) 799-7459. 9-I For Sale: Immaculately restored sheepwagon with all the amenities of camping. Camp in rustic style! Asking $9,500. Located in Minnesota, delivery will be arranged. Call 406-379-2512. x For Sale: 1992 9 pass. Chevy 1-ton Beauville G31306 van, good tires, stored inside. $1,000. 1978 Chevy van, heavy duty 1/2T, runs well, good tires, stored inside. $500. 406-228-9439. 9-I Before you Asphalt price Concrete! When it comes to durability and environmental impact concrete is obviously the best choice for construction. For more information either email Info@makandsons.com or call Mak & Sons, 406-534-0881 (office) or 850-8017 (cell). 9-I

For Sale: Tire trouble? Permanent Cosmetics & See us for your farm tire Tattoos by Sue. Certified needs. Pehrson’s Firestone, Permanent Cosmetic Technician Chinook 357-2570 or 3305. in Malta. Call 390-2240. 9-I After hours 357-3807. 9-I

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See Them All In One Place: Kawasaki, Polaris, Honda and Yamaha. Sports City Cyclery, 101 57th St S, Great Falls 406-727-8566. 9-I

Pella Windows: All Seasons Home Center in Glasgow is a Pella window distributor. Stop by for quotes. We have new displays. 9-I

Big Sky Auto & Ag Keeping you in the ﬁeld, not in the shop

29 McNamara Ave., Big Sandy * (406) 378-2171

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For Sale: 3,000 heavy round bales of alfalfa/grass hay. $100/ ton. 30 miles north of US border at Frontier, Sask. (306)2964769 or (306)296-4525. 8-I:2-I For Sale: Remington Model 7600, 35 Whelen, $435. Encore 7mm Remington Mag, 26 in. barrel, blued, $225. Both in excellent condition. Call 406-263-2700. 9-I

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OKTOBERFEST is coming! September 16 thru October 7 by Julie Warburton and Tricia Kimmel In Munich, Germany, Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Bavaria on October 12, 1810. To celebrate the nuptials the people of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on land in front of the city’s entrance. This field was named Theresienwiese or “Theresa’s Meadow” in honor of the Crown Princess, located very near present day’s Munich center. This celebration of a royal marriage has grown and evolved into what the world knows as Oktoberfest. The Munich Oktoberfest celebration takes place on the last two weeks of September ending on the first Sunday in October. In the 200 year history of Oktoberfest the festivities were only canceled 24 times because of cholera epidemics and war. During that time, the celebration has made its way across the pond, allowing those with and without a German heritage the opportunity to don their tracht (traditional national costume in German-speaking countries), whether it’s the men sporting lederhosen or the ladies decked out in dirndl. Montana’s largest group of European-American ancestry comes from Germany with a healthy representation of their heritage during local Oktoberfest celebrations. Those in attendance share stories from their predecessors and reminisce over their families’ histories, all the while enjoying their German or Oktoberfest beer. For those planning to contribute traditional fare to the festivities, a great place to start your search may be your local library. Though some may want to turn to the internet to find a recipe for Schweinebraten, libraries often have cookbooks put together by locals featuring many recipes from the “old country” passed down from generation to generation. Oktoberfest offers communities a chance to celebrate the diversity of those who settled this region, whether it’s in traditional garb, eating hearty German food or just enjoying a good German beer with friends. This year find a nearby Oktoberfest celebration and see what it has to offer. What’s So Great About German Beer? For centuries, beer has been a staple beverage all across society, permeating both the diets and the economies of folks across the world. So, why does Germany command such prestigious repute in the palates of beer drinkers today? Beer in Germany has been regulated by authorities for over 400 years and is still an important source of tax revenue for the country. As such, the quality of beer in Germany is legislatively regulated to ensure a healthy and “happy” drinking experience in hopes that more citizens will consume it and dish out the taxes tied to it. The first regulation appeared in Augsburg, Germany. Establishments that served “bad beer or dishonest amounts” would receive a fine and their beer would be confiscated. The most famous brewing law is the Reinheitsgebot or “Purity Law”. According to Old World, which is a unique shopping, dining, art and entertainment center located in Huntington Beach, California, the Purity Law is the oldest food regulation in the world and still exists today unchanged from the original, ordered by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria in 1516. According to the law, beer should only be brewed using barley, hops and water, creating a starndard which made Bavarian beers superior to others in the industry. This type of regulation quickly caught on and spread across Germany. Yeast later entered the picture, but the usefulness of yeast was still unknown at the time of the law’s writing. Today’s version of the German beer tax law reads: “For the preparation of beer, only malt, hops, yeast and water can be used.” Strict compliance with the Reinheitsgebot ensures that German brewers provide a pure and healthy beer to consumers, carving out an elite niche for German beers in today’s beer-brewing world. Germany’s pride in its beer heritage is portrayed year to year when the Munich mayor taps the first Oktoberfest Beer Barrel in the Schottenhamel Tent.

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CAMP IN RUSTIC STYLE & OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!

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, clips & post caps. Home and ranch signs from metal or metal art made to your design or from our design. Toll free- 866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299 Great Falls. Ask for our free catalog. 9-I

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FOR SALE: Fully restored sheepwagon with all the comforts of home. Located in Minnesota, delivery will be arranged. Asking $9,500. Call 406-379-2377 for more information. For Sale: Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat 750 page hardcover book celebrating Turner, Montana’s centennial. Get your copy today for only $100. Visit www. turnermontana.us or call Edward Snider at 406-353-2934. x ATTENTION: Missouri Breaks hunters! 1/2 acre lot for rent in Landusky. Electric, water, wastewater dump. Weekly for $110 or monthly for $350. (406) 357-2667 or (406) 673-3838. Ask for Dan. 9-II For Sale: Jones Mighty Giant Hay Grinder 540 hp Cat - 48” hay mill, 25 ft. fold over tub, swinging conveyor; 2930 engine hours; PTO hrs. will be less; Pulled with a ‘97 Volvo M-11 Cummins; 9 spd.; locker; Custom bed; low miles. Buy the grinder or grinder/truck combo. Both are in great shape and very well kept. For more info please call 406-279-3472 9-II

For Sale: AKC English Bulldog puppies, full registration and shots. $1,800 each. Both parents are available to see. Call (406)379-2585 or (406)390-4756. 9-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: 1977 Harley Davidson 1000 Custom, deep blue with lots of chrome, kickstart, $3,800. Can email photos. Delivery possible. (406)253-1916. 9-II

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For Rent: Independent Living for adults 62+ or disabled. HUD subsidy available if qualified. Stop by or call TODAY!!! SWEET GRASS LODGE, 511 First Street West, Chester, MT 59522. 406-759-5400. MTRS Relay: Dial 711 ***Equal Housing Opportunity***Handicapped Accessible. 9-I

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WILL WORK 4 BANANAS 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

Roofing Specialists: Copperleaf LLC roofing specialists, flat, shingled, metal, low sloped. Commercial or residential, let us give you options. Call 406-924-9402. 9-II For Sale: 1981 Cadillac Seville, 88,000 miles. Been in garage for years. 406263-7534. Nashua, MT 9-II GRAND OPENING!! Sept 24 - 29. 10% - 20% off STOREWIDE! 104.9 DJ on site LIVE 12noon until 2pm with drawings for FREE gift every 1/2 hour on the 24th only! ***The Downtown Antique Mall*** 611 Central Ave., Great Falls, 406-899-5223. 9-II

Call us at (406) 357-4201 or (406) 945-7052

14’ x 18’ Office Space for Rent: Downtown Chester, 30 Main Street, Handicap Accessible, Employee Parking, Internet and utilities included. Call 406759-5090 or email wiredinn@ itstriangle.com to inquire. 9-I For Sale: 32 feet 9-inch spacing, Kirschmann hoe drills. 4-plex or tandem hitch, acri-plant points, some spare parts, excellent condition. $850. 406-228-9439. 9-I An Important Day is on the Horizon: Election Day 2012 is November 6th. Be informed, cast your vote wisely. I am a candidate for Montana Senate District 17, Don Richman and I invite you to talk to me about the issues that are important to you. Call me at 406-799-0897 (c) or 353-2213 (w) or 353-2744 (h). Visit RichmanForSenate. com to learn more. Pd for by Richman For Senate, Turner, MT. 9-II:10-II

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Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. For full pricing details call Northern Prairie Auto Sales at 6531160. Drive away price includes customer cash for qualifying customers only. Call for September rebates and incentives.

www.northernprairieauto.com Butcher Hogs for sale: Will be ready around the end of September or begining of October. Located Hinsdale -Glasgow area. Please call 406-263-1546. 9-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: Pool table, bar league style, 1-piece solid slate. $500. Also 33 boxes of sheet rock mud. Call (406) 390-1194. 9-II Hay For Sale: Alfalfa grass mix, approx. 1500 lb bales, baled w/ JD 568, netwrapped. Approx. 5000 bales. (306) 394-4211 home, (306)6308760 cell, (306)642-8970 cell, or (306)648-7725. 9-II

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

Fatherly Advice

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.

Wrangling horses is unfamiliar to most people, so only a fool would use it to make a political analogy; something this fool is about to do. Because most American horses live on small acreages the wrangling process consists of shaking a bucket of grain and getting the heck out of the way. Like indoctrinating subjects with free stuff, the horses charge into the corral oblivious to what happens next. (I could make my analogy right here, but my big point comes later.) A dwindling number of ranches still ride one horse to gather the others and in my experience it is always an all-out horse race. The more rugged the pasture and the ranker the ponies, the more dangerous the gather, so fathers wisely advise young cowboys to never attempt wrangling horses bareback using only a halter. Unfortunately, every cowboy forgets this advice one time in their lives and my mistake came on a wintery March day in the early ‘70s. The impending ice age was the progressive hoax of the day and the hills above our Wyoming ranch were drifted with snow. Carrying a bucket of grain I figured I’d catch one horse, saddle him back at the barn and then gather the others. I spent an hour circumventing drifted brush patches in the knee deep snow before catching my mount at the very top of the highest hill nearly a mile from the barn. It was decision time. The thought of trudging back through the snow down to the barn was not appealing, so I fashioned the halter rope into a set of roping reins and hopped on bareback. “Heck,” I thought. “So I don’t have to do this twice, I’ll just chase all the ponies in as I go.” I circled behind the horses and gavea holler, triggering a horse stampede. This was the most foolish thing I had ever done…so far. (When measured on the stupid scale, recent decisions such as entering politics are far worse than wrangling horses bareback.) The next ten minutes were a continuous snow-white blur punctuated with brown chokecherry patches. We were down the hill, up the hill, over the hill and through the hill. I thought about abandoning ship, but the foothills are so boulder strewn a soft landing was in question. On the third pass, the leads took the corral; I jumped off, shut the gate and vowed I would never, ever do that again. Spoken fatherly advice is generally sound, but easily forgotten, so if our founding fathers thought a point so important they actually wrote it down, is it not in our best interest we adhere to it? Here is what I mean. In America’s birth certificate, our Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson clearly states our rights came from God and government only functions to secure those rights. (Commit this concept to memory, because this defines what it means to be an American.) Two recent news events reveal this truth is being progressively and purposely replaced with a lie. Early last week, in a CNN broadcast, a Democrat activist chastised VP candidate Paul Ryan for stating our rights came from God. “Maybe the rights of rich white men,” she whined, “but for the rest of us, our rights come from government.” Later in the week, when Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa was chairing the Democrat National Committee platform convention, the inserted language containing the phrase “God-given potential” was booed by floor delegates. For the sake of their souls, I will assume they were expressing disagreement with the origin of rights rather than with God Himself. Progressives purposely claim government gives you your rights for the simple reason the freedom to speak, assemble, bear arms, or worship can then be either protected or prohibited depending on a simple show of hands; the truly frightening and unstable arrangement inherent in a democracy. If the 56 patriots who signed our Declaration of Indeendence were willing to risk their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor” stating God and not government as the origin of rights, is it not prudent we heed their advice? After all, it is written down. Think about it.

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.

WE ARE LOSERS! Find out how you can be a loser too. Call Go Figure-Hi-Line Style today! (406) 759-SLIM (7546). Serving Havre to Shelby!!! 9-II

For Sale: 1998 Alpine 36ft motorhome w/ 38k mi., exc. cond. Cummins diesel pusher w/ Allison 6 spd tranny, 4 new tires, 7.5kw diesel gen., satellite, hyd. level, exh. brake, solar panels, many extras. 406622-5260 or 788-0707. 9-I

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WORK FROM HOME*PART TIME*: Looking to expand distribution of a revolutionary nutritional discovery. Part Time Potential: $1,000 - $2,000 per month. Commission only. Call or text for information, 403-512-3965. 6-I:11-II For Sale: 2 Registered TB Broodmares, 1 Daughter of Southern Halo winner of 2 at Portland Meadows. 1 Granddaughter of Storm Cat. $600 each please call 654-1482 or 658-2157. 9-I Be Your Best You! Discover your body’s full potential. Discover optimal nutrition. Discover Reliv. Brianna Sims, Independent Reliv Distributor. Call 406-6542706. www.reliv.com 9-I For Sale: WHEAT & BARLEY STRAW BALES. Round and 3x4 Square; 2011 and 2012 crop years in semi-load amounts. Call 406-768-7016 (cell) or 774-3757 (home). Pick up at site or delivery avail. if needed. 9-I For Sale: New Amana gas or propane furnace. Never out of the box. 406-263-7534. 9-II

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AKC English Bulldog puppies, full registration and shots. $1,800 each. Both parents are available to see. Call (406)379-2585 or (406)390-4756.

Water Wells and Pump Systems: Call Krass Farms Drilling Division. Lorin 406-379-2585 or Harlan 379-2505. 9-II

For Sale: Frontier and Witzco Trailers, for all your hauling needs. Call Precision Truck & Trailer, Havre (406) 945-4912. 9-I

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For Sale: Case 1850K Dozer, Caterpillar 315BL Excavator/ track, Case 580M Loader/ BackHoe, Trail King TK20 Utility Trailer, and Much More! Visit us online to view more or stop in and visit with our helpful sales staff! Titan Machinery, 1215 38th Street North Great Falls, (406)453-1405 or 800332-9818. http://greatfalls. titanmachinery.com 9-I For Sale: Marlin 1894 .44 mag, stainless steel, excellent condition. $550. Call (406) 366-0976 or 535-4833. 9-II For Sale: 1989 Buick Park Avenue, 175,000 miles, $1,500 AS IS. For more information, call (406) 357-2255. 9-II Call Sniderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild Game Processing for this years Deer, Elk, Antelope, or Moose.We will skin, cut, wrap, grind and freeze. Located at 115 South 7th Street East - Malta Call 406654-1027 or 406-654-7577 9-I

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For Sale: Prime commercial property in Havre, Mt for sale by owner. Busy First Street location. Lot 120’ x 160’. Building 1,968 sq ft. 607 First Street (Hwy 2), Havre, MT. Call (406)265-2941 or 9451716 for appointment. 9-I For Sale: Westside Sports & Malta Marine business is for sale with every kind of hunting and fishing supplies, including firearms, ammunition and fishing/hunting licensing. Asking $165,000 (209MW6) Includes business & Westside Sports inventory, no real estate. missouririverrealty. com 406-654-2273. 9-II Milk River Gospel Jamboree will hold their fundraiser Jam at the Malta High School Oct. 14 at 3:30 with a soup supper to follow, along with entertainment from local musicians and singers. Hope to see you there! For more information visit milkrivergospeljamboree. org. 9-II

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For Sale: Just under 2 acres in the Sleeping Buffalo Addition, lot #13 is a perfect place to build your cabin at the lake. Property includes underground power, telephone, water rights to the community well and a 1,000 gallon septic. This lot is ready for a home! Asking $35,000. (135EG) missouririverrealty. com 406-654-2273. 9-I

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

Zero Montana Hatchery: Specializing in chickens, ducks, geese and guineas. 1261 W. Old Hwy 10, Terry, MT. Call 406-852-4282. 7-I:6-II-13

Hay For Sale: This year’s alfalfa first cutting, no rain. Call Brad Cruthers (406)3906412 Shaunavon, Sask. 9-I