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October 3, 2012 Volume X Issue 19

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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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October 3, 2012......................................................................Volume X Issue 19............................................................................... Tricia’s Trader 3

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Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

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

Advertising Info................11 Bill’s Food Corner........... 10 Comm. Loyalty Page...... 21 Conservative Cow Dr...... 23 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column.......................... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 13 Subscriptions...................11 “Things to Know”.............. 4

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

For Sale: Targhee Rams-Yearlings w/ fine wool and high growth genetics. Contact Leo Barthelmess, 406-658-2627. 10-I:11-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. 10-I:1-I

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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 Custom Home plus acreage 160 acres pasture with Gorgeous 4000 sq ft Log Cabin Style home. Has 3 bedrooms, beautiful kitchen, loft and much, much more! Lots of Big Game hunting. Beautiful Vistas of the Rocky Mountains. Must See!! $750,000 400 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

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 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 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: 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

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Oct. 7, Sun.: HARVEST DINNER: GILDFORD BAPTIST CHURCH, Worship Service 10AM, Turkey Dinner-11:30AM, Special Music and fellowship. Come find what you are missing!

For Sale: AQHA horses: Weanlings, yearling & two’s, broodmares & stallions. Poco Bueno ~ King breeding. Call 355-4943. 10-I

Oct. 14, Sun.: SPAGHETTI DINNER: 5-7pm , St. Thomas Catholic Church, Hogeland, MT. Hosted by H.H.H. Club for Hogeland Vol. Fire Dept. Free will donation.

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, Havre (406) 399-5200, or Great Falls (406) 454-1000. 10-I

For Sale: Totally remodeled 1 bedroom house with a single detached garage, lots of charm and sits in a nice Malta neighborhood. Very comfortable and ready to move into! Asking $39,500, (120SCA6) 406-654-2273. missouririverrealty.com 10-I

Oct. 14, Sun.: HARVEST DINNER and BAZAAR: Harlem American Lutheran Church, Noon - 2pm, Adults - $8.50, 6-12 yrs old -$5.50, 5 and under - free. All are WELCOME! Oct. 23 & 30th, Tues.: START PLANNING TO OWN A HOME NOW! Home buyers ed class coming to Shelby area. Call (406)434-9161 x111 to pre-register & for information. Oct. 25 & Nov. 1, Thurs.: Assess YOUR Mortgage Readiness, with Homebuyers Planning Classes, Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.,US Bank Hospitality Room, 235 1st ST Havre, fee $25. Call (406)434-9161x111 to register and for more information. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Nov. 4, Sun.: HARVEST DINNER and BAZAAR: Hogeland American Lutheran Church, Bazaar starts 11:30 am. Dinner noon - 2pm, Adults and high school - $9, 1-8 grades -$5, preschool - free. Please join us!

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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.

Zerk Webster’s has a problem Mr. Mailand told me so He sought a definition He knew not where to go.

His lovely bride then came to aid She searched the web, it’s clear Dale looked on quite intent He links internet with fear.

Frantically, he searched and searched He looked through books of knowledge Instinct said, investigate Here’s a man that went through college.

Oscar Zerk sprang on the screen He scarce believed his eyes Inventor’s name and patent date It was a great surprise.

Many volumes, he reviewed Here’s “zerk” stuck in his mind A grease gun’s spouse and running mate Yet, this fitting’s undefined.

Zerk built his apparatus Then a microscopic ball The world’s smallest coil spring There’s now pressure on it all.

Machinery that has moving parts These fittings do protrude The grease hose snaps on hard and fast In pumps the proper lube.

Grease restrained and dirt withheld Grease cups were discarded Mailand praised the internet Its’ use he now regarded.

Where did the name of zerk evolve? This he had to know He hit the books to no avail Zerk just didn’t show.

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First State Bank of Shelby Banking Hours: MondayThursday Lobby: 9:30am 3:00pm, Drive Up: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Friday Lobby: 9:30am - 5:30pm, Drive Up: 8:30am - 5:30pm. 10-I

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

LOGS! 900-1000 ft of 8” D Logs, $6,400 obo. Excess from home, construction/contractor over ordered (ouch!). Retail is approx $9,000. Build that log cabin you always wanted! Dawn or Mark, 564-1167 (Belt). 10-I

Auction: Jack Corscadden Land and liquidation sale: 6.25 acres sale Oct. 6th, 9am. Corscadden Steel, Hwy 2 West, Glasgow MT. www. austinauctionsmt.com 406228-9324, It must go!! 10-I

Wild Game Processing: Call Snider’s Wild Game Processing for this year’s Deer, Elk, Antelope, or Moose. We will skin, cut, wrap, grind and freeze. Located at 115 South 7th Street East - Malta. Call 406-6541027 or 406-654-7577. 10-I

Money Talks

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AT DUANE SPARKS CHEVROLET! 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER cool vanilla was:

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$2,000

~ 2006 GMC YUKON SLT2 leather, loaded was: $19,175 NOW: $16,900

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$2,275

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$2,200

~ 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX WAGON blue/gray cloth was: $9,100 NOW: $6,900 ~ 2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4-DOOR gold mist/ebony cloth was: $17,275 NOW: $15,300

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The Place to Go!

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

Working During Retirement

Planning on working during retirement? If so, you’re not alone. An increasing number of employees nearing retirement plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years.

Why work during retirement?

Obviously, if you work during retirement, you’ll be earning money and relying less on your retirement savings--leaving more to potentially grow for the future and making your savings last longer, as shown in the example below:

Assumptions: • • • • •

Retirement savings $1,000,000 Earnings rate 6% Preretirement income $150,000 Social Security $2,000/month Desired income replacement 80% ($120,000/year, $10,000/month)

Without working, you’ll need to use $8,000 ($10,000 desired income minus $2,000 Social Security) of retirement savings per month, and your savings will last 16 years. But if you earn this amount monthly:

for 3 years, your savings will last:

for 5 years, your savings will last:

for 10 years, your savings will last:

$1,000

17 years

18 years

19 years

$2,000

18 years

19 years

22 years

$3,000

19 years

21 years

26 years

$4,000

20 years

23 years

32 years

$5,000

22 years

26 years

39 years

This is a hypothetical example and is not intended to reflect the actual performance of any specific investment, and does not take into account the effect of taxes and inflation. If you continue to work, you may also have access to affordable health care, as more and more employers are offering this important benefit to part-time employees. But there are also non-economic reasons for working during retirement. Many retirees work for personal fulfillment--to stay mentally and physically active, to enjoy the social benefits of working, and to try their hand at something new-the reasons are as varied as the number of retirees.

How working affects Social Security

If you work after you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits, your earnings may affect the amount of your benefit check. Your monthly benefit is based on your lifetime earnings. When you become entitled to retirement benefits at age 62, the Social Security Administration calculates your primary insurance amount (PIA), upon which your retirement benefit will be based. Your PIA is recalculated annually if you have any new earnings that might increase your benefit. So if you continue to work after you start receiving retirement benefits, these earnings may increase your PIA and thus your future Social Security retirement benefit. But working may also cause a reduction in your current benefit. If you’ve reached full retirement age (65 to 67, depending on when you were born), you don’t need to worry about this-- you can earn as much as you want without affecting your Social Security retirement benefit. If you haven’t yet reached full retirement age, $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $2 you earn over the annual earnings limit ($14,640 in 2012). A special rule applies in your first year of Social Security retirement--you’ll get your full benefit for any month you earn less than one-twelfth of the annual earnings limit, regardless of how much you earn during the entire year. A higher earnings limit applies in the year you reach full retirement age. If you earn more than this higher limit ($38,880 in 2012), $1 in benefits will be withheld for every $3 you earn over that amount, until the month you reach full retirement age--then you’ll get your full benefit no matter how much you earn. (If your current benefit is reduced because of excess earnings, you may be entitled to an upward adjustment in your benefit once you reach full retirement age.) Not all income reduces your Social Security benefit. In general, Social Security only takes into account wages you’ve earned as an employee, net earnings from self-employment and other types of work-related income, such as bonuses, commissions, and fees. Pensions, annuities, IRA distributions, and investment income won’t reduce your benefit. Also, keep in mind that working may enable you to put off receiving your Social Security benefit until a later date. In general, the later you begin receiving benefit payments, the greater your benefit will be. Whether delaying the start of Social Security benefits is the right decision for you, however, depends on your personal circumstances. One last important point to consider: in general, your Social Security benefit won’t be subject to federal income tax if that’s the only income you receive during the year. But if you work during retirement (or receive any other taxable income or tax-exempt interest), a portion of your benefit may become taxable. IRS Publication 915 has a worksheet that can help you determine whether any part of your Social Security benefit is subject to federal income tax.

How working affects your pension If you work for someone other than your original employer, your pension benefit won’t be impacted at all--you can work, receive a salary from your new employer, and also receive your pension benefit from your original employer. But

if you continue to work past your normal retirement date for the same employer, or if you retire and then return to work for that employer, you need to understand how your pension will be impacted. Some plans will allow you to start receiving your pension benefit once you reach the plan’s normal retirement age, even if you continue to work. Other plans will suspend your pension benefit if you work beyond your normal retirement date, but will actuarially increase your payment when benefits resume to account for the period of time benefits were suspended. Still other plans will suspend your benefit for any month you work more than 40 hours, and will not provide any actuarial increase--in effect, you’ll forfeit your benefit for any month you work more than 40 hours. Some plans provide yet another option--”phased retirement.” These programs allow you to continue to work on a part-time basis while accessing all or part of your pension benefit. Federal law encourages these phased retirement programs by allowing pension plans to start paying benefits once you reach age 62, even if you’re still working and haven’t yet reached the plan’s normal retirement age. If your pension plan calculates benefits using final average pay, be sure to discuss with your plan administrator how your particular benefit might be affected by the decision to work part-time. In some cases, reducing your hours at the end of your career could reduce your final average pay, resulting in a smaller benefit than you might otherwise have received.

How working affects health benefits

Many individuals work during retirement to keep their medical coverage. If working during retirement for you means moving from full-time to part-time, it’s important that you fully understand how that decision will impact your medical benefits. Some employers, especially those with phased retirement programs, offer medical coverage to part-time employees. But other employers don’t, or require that you work a minimum number of hours to be benefits eligible. If your employer doesn’t offer medical benefits to part-time employees, you’ll need to look for coverage elsewhere. If you’re married, the obvious option is coverage under your spouse’s health plan, if your spouse works and has coverage available. If not, you may be eligible for COBRA. COBRA is a federal law that allows you to continue receiving medical benefits under your employer’s plan for some period of time, usually for 18 months, after a qualifying event (including loss of coverage due to a reduction in hours). But it’s expensive--you typically have to pay the full premium yourself, plus a 2% administrative fee. (COBRA doesn’t apply to employers who have fewer than 20 employees.) Another option is private health insurance, but that will also be very expensive. Of course, once you turn 65, you’ll be eligible for Medicare. You’ll want to contact the Social Security Administration approximately three months before your 65th birthday to discuss your options. 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,

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Before you Asphalt price Concrete! When it comes to durability and environmental impact concrete is obviously the best choice for construction. For more info, email Info@ makandsons.com or call Mak & Sons 406-534-0881, Office or 406-850-8017, Cell. 10-I

For Sale: Nicely remodeled 2+ bedroom 1 bath home on a large corner lot. Two decks and all new appliances including washer and dryer! Plenty of room to build a garage & shop. Asking $65,000, (108WL6) 406-6542273. missouririverrealty.com 10-I

Bill’s Food

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Tricia’s Trader IS PROUD TO SERVE THESE MONTANA TOWNS: Glasgow Joplin Nashua Inverness Fort Peck Rudyard Park Grove Hingham Wolf Point Gildford Jordan Kremlin Lewistown Fort Benton Roy Junction Loma Grass Range Big Sandy Hobson Havre Stanford Chinook Chester Cleveland Geraldine Harlem Square Butte Fort Belknap Denton Turner Great Falls Zortman Shelby Dodson Conrad Malta Valier Saco Cut Bank Hinsdale 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”!

Salt

For Sale: 3-phase Jacuzzi Well Pump. 48 gal/min at 500 ft. 440. 10-horse, 3 wire, #6 rubber coated electrical wire, 300 ft, 2” outlet on pump. 82” long, 5.5” diameter. Takes a 6” well casing. Model #1056A20/A 2D7054927. Located in Big Sandy. Like new, barely used. Originally worth $6,000; willing to sell for $1,500, OBO. Call Roy at (406) 378-2238. 10-I For Sale: New Amana gas or propane furnace. Never out of the box. 406-263-7534. 9-II 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:12-II

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: Marlin 1894 .44 mag, stainless steel, excellent condition. $550. Call (406) 366-0976 or 535-4833. 9-II Did You Know? When you place an ad in Tricia’s Trader, you also get an online presence. All our ads are searchable-display ads AND classifieds! Visit triciastrader.com. 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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Salt fills many niches in our lives and for all its’ been through it still remains controversial, greatly miss understood and miss used. Salt is too large of a subject to fully cover in this short column so lets just concentrate on some health and seasoning concerns. First off too little salt (hyponatremia) will kill you and too much salt (hypernatremia) will also kill you. Fortunately it happens so seldom that it’s highly unlikely anyone reading this column will ever be affected with either one. Unfortunately it happens so seldom that emergency medical personal won’t recognize it when it happens. Solution, eat a little salt but not to much, now wasn’t that easy. Salt (Sodium Chloride) has been blamed for causing high blood pressure. Make no mistake about it, high blood pressure is a silent killer. Worse yet, it will cause a stroke and leave you as a half paralyzed vegetable. There are people who don’t believe it affects them so I tell you, you are flirting with disaster if you don’t check your blood pressure at least once a month. If it is consistently 140/90 or higher, your first move should be to cut back on salt and your second would be to work with your Dr. until your b/p returns to normal. Any body that lives with high blood pressure and does nothing to correct it belongs in the idiot column. I know because I spent some time there. Now we come to salt as a seasoning. First let me explain that salt has to dissolve to work its miracle on flavor. An undissolved salt crystal that slides over your tongue has not seasoned your food but adds unnecessary salt to your body. Salt if used correctly is a flavor enhancer; if a dish tastes salty it is over salted. The best advice for seasoning with salt is to season early (so it has time to dissolve) and taste often. There are many kinds of salt, Table salt is fine grained and dissolves easily but often has additives that give it an off taste. Kosher salt is pure with a fine salt taste but generally comes in larger crystals that are slow to dissolve and should not be used as a finishing salt. Sea salt comes with additional minerals that are a healthy addition with a little different taste (I prefer it over plain salt) but also with larger crystals that are slow to dissolve, not good as a finishing salt. Pickling and canning salt is a fine grained salt with out any additives and I prefer to use it as my table salt or I run Sea salt through a grinder too use for table salt. Tender quick salt has sodium nitrite added for curing meat and shouldn’t be used for seasoning other foods. Most rock salt is not food grade and shouldn’t be used on food. Beyond this there are all kinds of gourmet blended salts that are quite good, just make sure they dissolve before you “crunch” them down. I use a spice grinder to break these crystals down so they dissolve and enhance flavors better. You can Google “Beyond the Shaker” for more info on salt. One last thought, next time you have a bowl of ice cream give it a very light dusting of fine salt and let it melt in a little before you eat it (you’ll be pleasantly surprised). Then the next time put a heavier dusting of salt on and eat it before it melts, it will help you understand what I’m talking about. Write me at Bill’s Food Corner, PO Box 81, Turner, MT 59542 or bhake@mtintouch.net.

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Definitions

Senate – hopefully!

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No English dictionary has been able to explain the difference between the two words “complete” and “finished” in way that is easy to understand. VIDEO BULL SALE

ulls there is no difference 65 Yearling Bsay Sellingpeople Some Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook, MT between COMPLETE and FINISHED, but there is: Saturday March 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM Come early to view the Bulls - Lunch at Noon

When you marry the right one, you are COMPLETE... And when you marry the wrong one, you are FINISHED... Bulls will be available for viewing at the fairgrounds on Friday.

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And when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are COMPLETELY FINISHED. View the bulls prior to the sale at Hould Feedlot, 6.5 miles West of Malta on Wagner Hwy 363.

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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 For Sale: ‘56 Cushman 3 wheeled golf cart with charger & manual. $500. Can email photos. Delivery possible. (406) 253-1916. 9-II All Seasons Home Center Still Accepting Donations for a in Glasgow has all your lumber needs live and silent auction to be held rough 1x6,1x8,2x6,2x8,2x10,2x12 October 28 for WILMA VAN VALKENBURG to help defray and more call 406-228-8288 medical expenses. Auction to or stop by 729 2nd Ave S 10-I:12-II be held at 5th Ave. Christian Glasgow Mt. Church, Havre, MT. Soup and homemade bread to be served. Contact Barb Brown to donate today, 406-265-4741. 10-I

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

For Sale: 1981 Cadillac Seville, 88,000 miles. Been in garage for years. 406263-7534. Nashua, MT 9-II

TREE SALES: 2 size spades, large tree moving, shelter belt thinning, relocating. Serving the Triangle area for For Sale: Weaner pigs, 38 years!!! Call Dave today! ready to go now, in Dodson. Transa-Tree, Great Falls, Call 406-390-6254. 10-I (406)788-2182. 9-II:12-I

For Sale: ‘93 Big overhead camper with fully contained, 9.5 ft. $5,000, will deal. Call 4440 or 390-2466.

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A Letter to Fellow Montanans:

Many times during this campaign I’ve been asked to share my thoughts about health care. Health care, in my mind, is something that needs fixing. Having said that, I want to make it very clear that ObamaCare isn’t going to fix it. How many times have we seen the government attempt to fix something, and have it be successful? Not very often. Usually, they destroy anything they touch. ObamaCare would do nothing but create another huge bureaucracy, and further bloat the federal government. We don’t need further government intervention; we need less. Although a positive point would be that unemployment would go down, you and I both know Obama would claim that he created 100,000 new jobs! That’s how the mindset in Washington is. We are blessed with the greatest doctors, nurses and hospitals in the world. Do they make mistakes at times? Certainly, but they’re still heads and shoulders above the rest of the world. Rates are high, but I can’t help but think that the number of uninsureds is driving that rate. If that’s true, and I don’t know how you could argue it’s not, how many of the uninsured are just a matter of priorities. We all know people who have new vehicles, new boats, new horse trailers and four wheelers, yet they claim they can’t afford health insurance. Something is wrong with that picture. I understand that there are people in Montana who just can’t afford health insurance and those are the people that need our help. Helping them, though, doesn’t mean the federal government jamming a trillion dollar bloated government-mandated health insurance package down our throats. Instead, let’s sit at the table and fix the parts of the best health care system in the world. It can be done. In closing, I’d just like to say I don’t have all of the answers, but I do know that having the federal government overstepping their constitutional authority isn’t the right one. Don Richman,

Candidate for Senate District 17

*Paid for by Richman for Senate, Tricia Kimmel, Treasurer, PO Box 82, Turner, MT 59542.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS: Dealer Liquidation, Oct. 6, Moose Lodge, Black Eagle; Estate Auction, Oct 20, Old Budweiser Warehouse, 701 River Drive S, Great Falls; Nov 10, Moose Lodge, Black Eagle. THE BARN AUCTIONS, Great Falls, MARK YOUR CALENDARS and check it out on-line at www.barnauctions.com. 10-I

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 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

Straw For Sale: in large 3x4 square bales. Call 379-2585. 10-I An Important Day is on the Horizon: Election Day 2012 is November 6th. Be informed, cast your vote wisely. I am the 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

For Sale: 1984 Valley 4971 Modified Center Pivot, 4 tower - 674.95â&#x20AC;?, 150 GPM @ 26 PSI, 11.2x24 tires, drops and Senninger flat sprays, no end gun, electric drive motors, Model 4865, with last tower speed @ 6.10 FPM; also 10 H.P. SO Grundfos Pump and 60S50-7 5 H.P. Submersible Pump. Asking $25,000 OBO. Call 406-525-3732 evenings or early morning. 10-I:11-II Robert Westland Estate sale: Oct.13th, 9am. Turn south at Frazer, continuing south go 1.4m on blacktop and 1.5 on gravel. Westland ranch on the right, look for signs. GSI Auction Services will be heading the auction. 406-228-9306 or for more info call 406-7852541 or 406-785-7009. 10-I WEIGHT LOSS THAT WORKS! No gimmicks, shakes, bars or powders Looking to lose 20 pounds, shed inches and keep it off? Real Time Coaching, used and created by Chris Powell of Biggest Loser Weight Loss. 12 Weeks to a new you. Guaranteed! Call or text for information 403-512-3965. 6-I:12-II

Malta Tire is ready to help For Sale: 2005 Harley you with all your automotive Davidson, Dyna Superglide, repairs and tractor tire repairs. 9K miles, Glacier white, Malta Tire, Hwy 2 West, Malta. $9,800, 406-253-1916. 9-II 406-654-2120. 10-I:12-II

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For Sale: 1989 Buick Park Avenue, 175,000 miles, $1,500 AS IS. For more information, call (406) 357-2255. 9-II

For Sale: 2004 Chevy 2500 Crew Cab Duramax, $16,500. Snyder’s Auto Sales, (406) 538-3512. 9-II

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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

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“Follow the Trail to Good Health” Marias Medical Center Health Fair by Tricia Kimmel Do you have a crick in your git-along? Low fuel in your gas tank? Maybe your headlights are getting dim, or a wheel needs some grease. We’re not talking about cars here, rather that all-inclusive and highly important thing we call our “health”. Maybe your body is giving you hints that something’s not functioning quite right. Conversely, you’re in perfect health and you’d like to keep it that way. The Marias Medical Center’s 2012 Health Fair is the place you need to be on October 12th. This is the second year in a row the fair has been held, although there have been others held sporadically in the past. According to Jessica Brusven, Director of the Marias Medical Foundation, the health fair is a great event for people of all ages, covering all areas of one’s health. There are booths appropriate for the over 60 age group, while others are more appropriate for the younger crowds. Junior high and high school students from Shelby and Sunburst schools are invited to attend. Even if you attended last year, there’s plenty more to come back for. A few new vendors will be in attendance this year, including Carolyn Wendell who will be discussing Nutrition Education and fad diets. Additionally, Northtown Drug will be offering the “Dispose My Meds” medication safety disposal program, and the local Narcotics Anonymous will have meeting information available. doTerra Essential Oils is a new vendor this year, as well. Besides coming to meet the vendors, one can choose from a list of health screenings, some of which are available at no cost, like the blood pressure test. Health screens can be used by your physican to detect current health issues, or can be used as a baseline for future health problems you may encounter. If you’ve never had a screening done before, here is a list of possibles reasons to have one done. • PSA Test: For men over 40 for early detection of prostate cancer.

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• Vitamin D Test: For all ages to detect Vitamin D deficiency, which is related to multiple health problems such as fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness and maintaining calcium absorption. Vitamin D deficiency is also related to some types of cancer, asthma, cardivascular disease and cognitive impairment. • Lipid Profile: To detect high levels of cholesterol, which is related to cardiovascular disease, stroke and heart attacks. • TSH: To detect thyroid irregularities.

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• Chemistry profile: Checks for blood sugar, renal and liver function and electrolyte balance. • CBC: Complete blood count, which can detect anemia or certain leukemia disorders. To prepare for these tests, an individual must fast for 8 hours or more, but it’s very important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Preventative Healthcare for a Healthier Community Fri., Oct. 12, Shelby Civic Center, 7am-2pm More on Marias Health Care: Marias Medical Center, operated by the Marias Health Care Foundation, draws patients from a large area, but mainly Toole, Glacier, Liberty and Pondera counties. The Medical Center is a combined 20-bed critical access hospital with a nursery, maternity rooms and Intensive Care Unit. There’s an emergency room, birthing room and operating room, all equipped with the latest technology. The ER has a physician on call 24 hours a day, as well as anesthesia services. Visiting physicians provide surgical, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, cardiovascular, opthomology, urology, pulmonology and dental services. The nursing staff provides comfort and care with their wide expertise and years of experience. Besides the main facility in Shelby, there are also clinics in Sunburst and Valier that offer primary care services, and a dental clinic in Shelby. The dental clinic draws from over 56 zip codes due to the fact that the provider there accepts Medicaid. There are limited dentists in the state that accept Medicaid patients. The Valier clinic also has a chiropractor and mental health professionals who use the building on MMC’s off days. The foundation, in its efforts to promote good health in its communities, provides Preventive Care services and recall reminder programs for annual physicals, diabetes, colorectal screening and cancer screening. Additionally, the clinic is able to offer immunization program discounts to all patients after the insurance process for state mandated vaccines and vaccines for children. Free flu shots are provided for Medicare and Medicaid patients. A sliding fee schedule based on income helps to make affordable care accessible for medical services provided. Patient assitance programs for medications are available as well.

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Marias Medical Center hosts four to six medical students each year, and provides visiting specialty clinics for their patients to take advantage of. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The Marias Health Care Foundation works continually on this philosophy to give its patients a positive health outcome, and the 2012 Health Fair is a big part of that process.

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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 For Rent: Lots for rent West Sports inventory, no real For Lease: 730 acres of of Wolf Point. $500 per month. estate. missouririverrealty. crop land SE of Chinook. Call (406) 942-0164. 10-I com 406-654-2273. 9-II Call (406) 262-5008. 10-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

Yes, the Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma is OPEN with everything 20% to 50% off or less!! AFTERNOONS ONLY or by appointment. (406) 7394361. Many new items on display. “It’s All Gotta Go!” 10-I

Now Accepting Donations: 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 Avenue Christian Church, Havre, MT. Soup and homemade bread to be served. Contact Barb Brown to donate today, 406-265-4741. 10-I PLEASE HELP: We are 3 aluminum house jacks (A1022’s). We were taken (I am sure by mistake) from a job in Chinook. $100 per jack reward offered. No questions asked. We need to get back to Dale Freitag House Moving, Box 1465, Malta, MT 59538. Call (406)654-1123. 10-I See Lewistown Honda-PolarisKawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-823- 0226 or visit our web site at www. lewistownhonda.com. 10-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

Permanent Cosmetics & Tattoos by Sue. Certified Permanent Cosmetic Technician. In Malta call 390-2240. 10-I

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

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

Small Businesses...Keeping Montana Strong!

Just like “It takes a community to raise a child”, it takes small businesses to strengthen a community. Without loyal communityminded businesses, many Montana towns would be nothing more than a happy memory. These dedicated companies consistently provide jobs, industry, donations and volunteer services to the patrons who support them. They know that without a healthy economy in their town, their own companies will suffer, so they give back faithfully....When you see them be sure to say, “Thanks!”

Supporting the communities we work in... MULTI-CITY: Ezzie’s Wholesale HARLEM: Richman Insurance LEWISTOWN: Snowy Mountain Motors Lewistown Rental Duane Sparks Auto CHINOOK: Jamieson Motors American Garage, LLC TURNER: Reed’s Ag Enterprises ~ Turner Supply HAVRE: North Star Dodge Custom Collision Repair Havre Muffler & Brake Havre Ready Mix Pacific Steel & Recycling Tilleman Motor Co. RUDYARD: McNair Furniture MALTA: Radio Shack Malta First State Bank Great Northern Hotel & Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel Stoughie’s Bar & Grill Crossroads Coffee ~ Feigel Photo Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven Mint Bar WOLF POINT: Northern Prairie Auto Sales

Richman Insurance Richman Insurance, like businesses in many small Montana towns, has deep roots in its community. Owner, Don Richman says when asked why supporting his community is so important, “My community is me. Harlem and the Big Flat have been my home for 63 years. I can think of no place I’d rather be.” The company started out as Kramer-Johnson and Ereaux & Associates. Don went to work for Kramer-Johnson in 1980. Later, he and his wife, Rita bought out Gloria Kramer, then Betty Johnson, then Roger Ereaux. Over the years other agencies came up for sale and were purchased by Richmans, including Harlem Insurance, Monroe Agency of Malta and later, Harbolt Agency of Chinook. Today, the company is in the process of purchasing Northern Ag Insurance of Kremlin. All this growth hasn’t changed the focus of the business, however, which is the customer. “We want to be the agency known for thinking of our clients first and for being honest in everything we do,” iterates Don. Most of our clients are farmers, ranchers and crop insurance clients. We also sell a lot of auto and homeowners, business, life and health insurance. Agriculture isn’t just something Richman does on paper, either. Don’s father Jack ranched near Harlem most of his life, and even operated a The Richman Insurance team in 1994: Carla Becker, John Deere dealership in town. Don partnered with Jack in both the Ken Shelhamer, Mary Ann Richman, Don Richman. ranch and dealership before he started in the insurance business. For Breaking ground for the new office building. years he spent his free time team roping, and still enjoys helping at a (Shelhamer retired in 2011.) branding now and then. As insurance goes, this hands-on experience gives him a keen understanding of what his clients’ risks are. Today, Don and Rita own the business with their son, Heath and his wife, Tawna. Having operated for years in the old post office building on Main Street, the company built a new office building at their current location, 203 South Main, in the summer of 1994. Richman is proud to admit that all of the construction was completed by local businesses: Fetter Construction, Pete’s Plumbing & Heating, Harshman Electric, and Brandon’s Drapery & Floor Covering. This sense of community loyalty has continued at Richman Insurance. “I was told that I was absolutely crazy for building a new office in 1994 as Harlem would be gone in 20 years. I proved them wrong, and still feel that our rural communities are where I want my grandkids to grow up,” Don notes. The employees at Richman Insurance include a reliable group of Harlemrooted locals and several members of the Richman family. The full roster includes Don, his son Heath Richman, sister-in-law Mary Ann Richman, nephew Tim Richman, Carla Becker, Cody Mummey and Kim Cornell. If there is an event or fundraiser that benefits someone in his part of Montana, Richman, his entire family, and the staff at Richman Insurance are on board to help out. The Richmans feel a deep loyalty to MSU-Northern, as well. Don attended there, and each year they contribute to the Northern Ball and the athletic scholarship fund in honor of Rita, who was a cheerleader there, and other family members who are alumni, including their daughter Heather. Don’s deeds match his words when it comes to helping the Harlem and surrounding areas function. Over the years he’s served in many capacities: as Commander and Vice Commander of the VFW, president of Lions Club, Golf Association president, City Council president, School Board chairman, chairman of the Sweet Medical Center board. He currently serves on the Blaine County Fair board and is a big supporter of 4-H and FFA, as well as the Montana Seed Show. If Richman Insurance has anything to say about it, Harlem, Montana will Don Richman lends a hand at a neighbor’s be around for much more than just another 20 years. branding.

203 South Main, Harlem, Montana • 406-353-2213 • richmaninsurance.com

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: ‘93 LeSabre, bad engine, great body and interior, 4 new tires, $500 OBO or by piece. ‘73 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, excellent condition, strong 460 engine. ‘59 Ford 1/2 Ton flat bed, 4x4, runs well, needs rear wheel bearings, $1,000 OBO. Call 654-7794. 10-I

For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free (866)683-7299 or (406)4537299, BIG SKY PIPE AND DESIGN, Great Falls. Call TODAY and ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html. 10-I:3-II

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

We hope you enjoy reading this feature in Tricia’s Trader. You may agree, you may disagree with Dr. Kerns’ Ramblings, but

you will always have something to discuss over dinner.

KNOCKED SENSELESS (Sept. 26, 2012)

FOR SALE: Our family retreat ~A sturdy cabin in a wooded area near Lincoln. Enjoy the natural world and share the 2.2 acres with wildlife. On county road, electricity, access to Beaver Creek. Ideal for development. Quiet area. Relax with an outside fire and starlit skies. Harvest wood or use as a “base camp” for exploring, hunting, or snowmobiling. Contact broker Sandi Conroy 406-461-6895 or 362-4900 for details and a showing. (Lou Bryant, Gt. Falls, 406-452-7746.)

Writing a weekly column is stressful. By midweek, I am fidgeting with the blank pages, hoping something will hit me and jar loose a topic. Tuesday afternoon an idea came out of nowhere and smacked me so hard I have a black eye and dang near busted my three-dollar reading glasses. On the bright side, it is a relief to finally have a subject. I drove to a boarding stable to examine a horse with a laceration. Daun, the owner, showed me the bleeding wound on Bob’s left front knee. Sometime during the night, Bob stuck his front feet through a corral panel and he was missing hide above both fetlocks along with the cut on his knee. Bob was a relatively quiet 17-year-old warm blood gelding, but I slipped a little tranquilizer into his jugular vein to make the wound cleaning easier on all of us. Bob’s head dropped immediately and I wondered if he could be one of those who are overly sensitive to Rompun. His lower lip was nearly touching the ground when I clipped the hair from the three wounds and then lavaged them with the garden hose. He never flinched. I probed the knee wound to be certain the injury did not enter the joint. His left fetlock injury did not quite penetrate the full thickness of the skin, so I stepped to his right side to probe the depth of the wound on the other fetlock. More asleep than awake, Bob looked like he could fall over at any second. I bent over, barely touched his right fetlock when BOOM, he fired out his right leg like he was stomping a snake. His right knee flew up, crushed my glasses into my eye, sent my hat flying and rocked me back on my heels. Daun gasped the customary, “Are you alright?” Amazingly, none of the profanity which was ricocheting around in my skull found its way out of my mouth. I picked up my glasses and hat before walking over to look at my face in the rear view mirror of my pickup. If I was missing my cheekbone or eye brow, I wanted to find them before they were stomped in the mud. Amazingly, my facial features appeared to be reasonably close to where I had last seen them, so with blood streaming from my eye socket, I returned to work. Bob immediately fell back asleep and never twitched as I finished bandaging the wounds. Usually, I am good at reading animal behavior, but not this time. Had Bob been pacing, kicking, or striking in the beginning, I would have approached things differently. It is foolish to recognize imminent danger, but blindly charge forward as if nothing is amiss; our exact situation this election. Here is my point. For a clear picture where America is headed let’s take a look back. State Senator Barak Obama was elected to the US Senate in 2004 with progressives seizing control of Congress in 2006. In spite of record federal revenues from 2006 through the first half of 2008, their wealth redistribution spree to green companies like Solyndra doubled our national debt from $8 trillion in 2006 to $16 trillion today. (A figure President Obama could not recite recently on the Dave Letterman show.) Advancing the man-caused climate change myth during the presidential campaign of 2008, Senator Obama promised to regulate coal-fired electricity generating plants into bankruptcy. Facing record unemployment, 46 million Americans on food stamps and the largest tax increase in US history set for 2013, costly EPA regulations on coal-gen facilities have been handed down. In business since 1968, Yellowstone County’s Corette Coal Generating facility announced the shuttering of its plant rather than spending $38 million complying with these new EPA directives. With similar companies closing doors shrinking the demand for coal, 1200 jobs in the Appalachian mines recently went up in smoke. Before long, these unemployed workers will be on their knees begging for crumbs from the government masters; the perfect storm for ruling class progressives. The horse knee to my eye may have rattled a few screws, but since our Treasure State is so rich in coal reserves I still know it is foolish to follow President Obama’s campaign slogan “Forward.” Our republic will not survive more of the same. Unless you have been knocked senseless by hope and change, you know we must remove progressives from every elected office. 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: Call 800-756-1817, ext. 101.

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

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

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

Rock Bottom Fencing & Skid Steer Service

Osen House and Estate auction: House must go: a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, 2 stall heated garage with beautiful landscaped yard. Auction will be Oct 13th, 9am. Hwy 2 west (next to El Cor Del). w w w. a u s t i n a u c t i o n s m t . com. 406-228-9324. 10-I

Kirkwood Funeral Home 654-1132

Serving Northern MT from Malta

See Lewistown Honda-Polaris-Kawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-8230226 or visit our web site at www.lewistownhonda.com. x

For Sale: 2000 Ford Expedition XLT, Very Good Condition. Bench seats with 3rd seat. New Windshield, front brake rotors and pads, front & rear. $4,500. (406) 376-3268. 10-I

Linda & Mark Nielsen, Owners Iva Murch, Manager 263-7529 Dean Barnes, Yard Manager 263-1175 Ed Hinton, Auctioneer

Glasgow Stockyards, Inc. 2012 - 2013 Fall / Winter Schedule October – November – December

October – 2012 Thursday

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

November – 2012 (cont.) Thursday

Angus Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction

All Class Cattle Auction featuring 250 Red Angus calves

Happy Thanksgiving - No Auction

Saturday

Robert Westland Estate Auction, 9:00 a.m., Frazer, Montana. www.glasgowstockyards.com

Weigh Up Cow Special, Feeders & All Class Cattle Auction

Early Feeder Special, Dunbar Bros. 6th Annual Bred Heifer Auction & Galpin Angus Bull Calves & All Class Cattle Auction

Thursday

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PLLC

1946 - 2012

All Class Cattle Auction

See Them All in One Place: Kawasaki, Polaris, Honda and Yamaha Sports City Cyclery, 101 57th St S, Great Falls, 406-727-8566. 10-I

Serving AreA ✯ LiveStock ProducerS For 66 YeArS!

Feeder Special featuring Red Angus Influence Feeders & All Class Cattle Auction

November – 2012 Thursday

All Class Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction: 100 yearling steers already consigned.

All Class Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction

December – 2012

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Big December Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction Annual Stock Cow & Bred Heifer Special & All Class Cattle Auction. Several hundred already consigned. Last All Class Cattle Auction of 2012

Please call in consignments so buyers can be notified.

P.O. Box 129 • Glasgow, MT 59230 406-228-9306 gsi@nemont.net • www.glasgowstockyards.com

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 ***THE DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE MALL*** Nascar Collectibles, hunting and fishing gear, Vintage, Coca-Cola, Books, furniture, Coins, Red Wing Pottery, glassware, dolls, and much more! 611 Central Ave., Great Falls, 406-899-522. 10-I:1-II

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: New Holland Bale Wagon Stack Liner, Model 1033; John Deere 7520 with Blade, runs good. Call 406-525-3732 evenings or early morning. 10-I

The Swap Shop: See Wolf Point for a Pawn Broker that carries a great variety of things: kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much to mention it all. Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point MT. 406-653-1410. 9-II:12-I

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

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

Radio Shack in Malta is a Verizon and Dish Network dealer, carrying many electronics and all their needs, come check out the Garmin GPSMAP 62s handheld navigator GPS, add the HuntMT memory card to identify public and private land ownership. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all here at Radio Shack, First Street, Malta, 406-654-3639. 10-I

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

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. 10-I

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October 3, 2012