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Looking for Help?

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Wanted: 18' truck bed or box in decent shape.

Call (406) 357-3572. 9-I

Prewett Interiors ~Your Home Store~ "We sell Awesome stuff!"

Decor & Gifts, too. 228-9844.

41prewett.int@nemont.net 41 First St. N., Glasgow, MT. 59230, Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30.

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For Sale: Registered Olde English Bulldogs, microchipped, vet checked, tails docked, dewclaws rem., vaccinated, dewormed.

All males, $1,350 ea. OBO. Call 406-423-7777.

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For Sale: Washer and dryer, electric. 406-379-2661. 9-I For Sale: '78 El Dorado.

Good shape, runs well, $1,000 OBO; '68 Cadillac 4 dr Sedan DeVille, $1,000 OBO. '68 Ford F-150 4 speed 4x4, $995 OBO. '70 Pontiac Bonneville 57k miles $7,000 OBO Call 406-654-7794. 8-II For Sale: Coming 2-year-old beef cattle. Organic, grass fat, $1.35/lb. (406) 355-4914. 9-I Real Estate: Check out this week's ad on pg. 3 to see our latest listings. You can also see up to date information at fbrealty. com. Fort Benton Realty, 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT. (800)406-0946.

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CONTENTS: Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE!

Advertising Info............... 10 Bill’s Food Corner........... 20 Comic............................. 18 Comm. Loyalty Page...... 13 Comm. Spotlight............. 22 Conservative Cow Dr...... 14 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Dave Says...................... 17 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column..............next time Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............... 7 Subscriptions.................. 10 “Things to Know”.............. 4

See pg 10 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.

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed.,Sept. 18, 2013.

Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Sept. 11th at 9am.

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-I

FBR

Fort Benton Realty

Fort Benton Commercial Opportunity. Nice automotive/tire repair building on prime corner location in central business district. Off street parking and storage located on property. Sale is subject to a current lease tenant. Call for more details. $145,000 Commercial building w/ over 2800 sq ft +/- can be anything! On Hwy Frontage on just under 1 acre. Updated building formally a vet clinic, reception area could be one business and over head door could be another you decide! Situated on the edge of Fort Benton just outside city limits. This deserves a look! $160,000 Commercial Property Approx 2500 sp ft building featuring a retail area, cold storage, plus partially fenced rear yard for security. Great Location in Central Business District. 1418 Main Fort Benton $75,000 Lots of open space in this approx. 2,250sq.ft. commercial building right in the heart of Fort Benton's business district! Seating area, triple sink and tiled counters would lend themselves to a myriad of business ventures--plus, there is a large storage area in the rear of the building for extra inventory or additional seating. Owners MUST sell priced at $79,900.

Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280

www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

Wanted: HS teacher in Turner is needing a babysitter for oneyear old girl in or near town for at least the winter months.

Please call 945-5992.

9-I For Sale: 2 bdrm,, 1 bath well maintained smaller home in nice neighborhood of Harlem. Near library and downtown. Includes oversized, single, attached garage.

Asking $45,000 (144MJ6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 8-II We Have Rough Lumber. Call to see what we have in stock.

All Seasons Home Center, 406228-8288, or stop by 729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, MT. 7-II:9:II For Sale: 2007 Class A Fleetwood Bounder, 35' E, 16,800 miles, 2 slides, no smoker, loaded with extras, like new condition, $62,500.

2008 Honda CRV tow car also available. (406) 8682794 or (406) 727-4421. 9-I

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THINGS TO KNOW: Sept. 5, Thu.: TASTE OF WHITEFISH, 5:30-8:00pm at O’Shaughnessy Center across from Amtrak station on Central Ave., Whitefish, MT. $40 per person. For tickets and info, visit www.whitefishchamber.com or call 406862-3501.

Sep. 7, Sat.: CHOKECHERRY FESTIVAL, Lewistown, MT. Visit www. lewistownchokecherry.com or see page 16 for full details.

Sept. 17 & 24, Tues.: CONRAD HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS: , 5-9pm, Conrad Stockman Bank Motor Location--Conference Room, Conrad, MT. Fee $25, Call (406)434-9161x111 to pre-register and for more information or email lgrotbo@3rivers.net.

Sept. 19 & 26, Thurs: HAVRE HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS, 5-9pm,US Bank @ 235 1st St., Havre. Fee $25, Call (406)434-9161x111 to register and for more information.

Sept. 21-22: HILL CO. 4-H GARAGE SALE to raise $ for the new Chuckwagon. To be held at 4-H Clothing Building at Great Northern Fairgrounds. 11-5 on Sat., 11-4 on Sun. Volunteers and donations accepted.

Accepting donations 17th-19th from 4-7pm. Call Hill Co. Extension for info 265-5481 x233.

Sept. 22, Sun.: HILL CO. 4-H Spaghetti Feed at the Great Northern Fairgrounds Chuckwagon. The meal will be from 1:00-4:00 pm, donations accepted at the door.

Sep. 27-29, Fri.-Sun.: 9th ANNUAL CHINOOK SUGARBEET FESTIVAL, Chinook, MT. Visit www.chinookmontana.com for details.

Thurs. nights.: CRIBBAGE! 7pm. Come and play OR learn to play. Sweet Grass Lodge, Chester, Montana.

For Sale: Two 12x14' insulated overhead doors, New! $750 each. Call (406) 538-2000. 9-I The Swap Shop: Pawn Broker.

Great variety of items. Kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.'s. Too much to mention it all. Come check out selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point, MT. 406-653-1410. 7-II:10-I

Kirkwood Funeral Home 654-1132

Serving Northern MT from Malta

Stretch's Pizza has a variety of great tasting food to make everyone happy. Our banquet room is available for any occasion. For those people that have everything, we have gift cards. 140. S. 1 E., Malta, 406-654-1229. 8-II Radio Shack in Malta is now your local Triangle Mobile cell phone dealer. Call 406-6543639 with any questions. 9-I Filter Services: For all of your air filter and water filter cleaning services call Flawless Filters. Servicing North Central Montana with a complete line of Baldwin Filters. 406-3763106, 406-799-4580 (cell) or email us at flawlessfilters@ mtintouch.net 9-I

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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.

The Canine Delivery Canine friends will romp and bark They fetch and jump and play Rewarded for obedience, They sit and beg and stay.

Now, I just got a puppy, Who’s a cute destructive clown, I obtained her from the Wilsons Who live down in Lewistown.

They should obey commanding signs To whistle, wave or call Or go and fetch a straying cow With no commands at all.

One day, while in the city She’s out and running hard She rockets down the alley Then she orbits through the yard.

One alerts you to a snake By sounding his alarm Vocally he will display And stop impending harm.

This pup has intuition That really can’t be beat For she retrieved an object And she dropped it at my feet.

They’ll warn you of a danger It’s their duty, day and night Do they like to see you coming With a shotgun and a light?

A token round and plastic Is what she did discard “Free beverage at the local pub.”

I looked and swallowed hard …

While one thinks it’s rewarding, The other is aghast And wants to quit the country When he hears the weapon blast.

Creative Elements, 229 4th St. S. of Glasgow. 5 years and growing strong.

New makeover, all handcrafted made in Montana.

Stop in for the experience.

Great variety and gift ideas.

406-214-9501.

7-I:9-II Help Wanted: Glasgow, Malta, and Chinook areas.

Sell liquid fertilizer and other agricultural products.

Agricultural background preferred. Basic knowledge of agronomy. Training avail.

Part-Time commission outside sales. Call Jay at Hogeland Pro Ag, (406) 674-7000. 9-I

She just wagged her tail And blasted off with glee, I thought I heard her saying, “Have a drink on me.” ~Fred Liese for “Tricia’s Trader”, ©2009-2013

Firewood for Sale: $90/ cord, cut & split, you haul.

Bundles of slabs $40, approx.

1 cord/bundle, you haul.

Waid Ranch, Inc., Timber Products, (406) 395-4866, timber@waidranch.com 8-II

For Sale: 11' x 4'8" aluminum boat w/ oars, 2003 10 hp Honda outboard w/ 3 1/2 gal. gas tank, approximately 15 hrs since new, 2-fenders, EZ-Load Trailer. $2,500; 3-100# propane tanks, $20 apiece. 406-485-2930. 8-II

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SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars to park those tractors and put the work aside to head into town for the Malta Trails 2nd Annual Brewfest September 28th. "Guaranteed a great time for a great cause."

You don't want to miss it! 8-II For Sale: 3 bdrm, 1 bath home on 21,000+/- sq.ft. lot near high school. Includes new central air conditioning, detached 2 car garage, concrete driveway and garden plot. Asking $95,000 (145KM6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 8-II

For Sale: Tikka .243 Winchester. Bolt action.

Stainless. Never been shot. $500. Call (406) 355-4511. 8-II Westside Self-Service Casino and Food Court: Hwy 2 W., Malta, 654-1406. Pop, beer, wine, ice, and food. Diesel and gas pumps and propane available. Open 5am to midnight 7 days a week. 9-I For Sale: 400.

Call Parts (406)

2009 Honda Red’s Auto 265-9595. 9-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 406453-7299 BIG SKY PIPE AND DESIGN, Great Falls. Call TODAY and Ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html/ 4-II:12-II

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For Sale Below Dealer Cost: New 2013 22 ft., power up/ power down tilt, implement trailer, bp, $5,700 (2). NEW 2012 22 ft. deck-over, 3 ft. beaver tail, bp trailer $4,700.

New 2012 20 ft. deck-over, 3 ft. beaver tail bp trailer $4,500. New 2011 22 ft. car hauler w/mesh sides, 14 KGVW, $3,700. Call Bass Auction (406) 538-8709. 8-II

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Attention Vendors, Volunteers & Fun-Runners: Be part of the 24th Annual Chokecherry Festival in Lewistown, MT. Join 4,500+ festival participants, Sat., Sept. 7, 2013. Call (406) 535-5436 or visit www.

LewistownChamber.com 8-II For Sale: Solid cedar wood display fixtures for a shoe store or would work nicely in a gift shop or similar store. Will sell by the piece or all together.

(406) 765-1333 or (406) 480-2035. Plentywood. 9-I For Sale: Grand Theater in Harlem. Fully equipped, sound system, projector, plater feed, 200 seats and screen. Needs TLC. Reduced price $15,000 or OBO. Contact Greg 406654-7057 or 654-1132. 8-II

For Sale: Western wear Cowboy Hats - some vintage Resistol & Stetsons. New, never-worn Wranglers Cruel Girl - Petrol - We have $79 jeans for $49! Mens & Womens. Shirts, Belts, Decor.

New Wedding Dresses & Formals. Much, much more!

Goodies Galore, Downtown Chinook (under the Elks Bar sign). (406) 390-2801. 9-I Western Styles, here to help with all your hair and nail needs.

Welcome Chelsea Roberts, our new Nail Tech. Liters on sale: Kenra, Joico, Biolage, and Paul Mitchell. Stop in or call for appointment. 7 N. 3 Ave. E., Malta. 654-2072. 7-II:9-II Hi-Line Dragstrip, Malta, MT Race Dates 2013: State Points, July 27 & 28; August 31; Sept. 1 & 2; Sept. 21 & 22; Gates open 7:30am. Saturdays Test and Tune, 9am; Sun. Time trials, 9am - Racing 1pm. Gate and Pit entrance $10. 7-II:9-II

Speedy's Backhoe Service -N- More. Cheapest backhoe in town. Call Ed or Joseph at (406) 357-3877 or (406) 945-1979 (Chinook). 7-II:1-I

Opportunity Of A Lifetime!

Many New and Used vehicles must go due to hail damage!

A great variety from which to choose! Great Time To Upgrade Your Present Vehicle!

Jim Taylor Motors, 2520 St. Charles, Fort Benton, 406622-5491 or 1-800-823-2438. jimtaylormotors.com 8-II

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On The Farm Service!

Call Toner's Tire Rama first for all your service needs.

McKay and Nichols cultivator sweeps and Wheatheart grain moving equipment! Rudyard, MT 406-355-4131.

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ATTORNEY’S ADVICE - NO CHARGE This is not A Joke!! Even If you dislike attorneys. You will love them for these tips. Read this and put a copy in your files in case you need For Sale: Big Tex chrome grill to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! guard for 2006 Chevy Silverado A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his HD $300/obo.

406-379company.

2661 or 406-301-1033. 8-II 1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put ‘PHOTO ID REQUIRED.’ 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the ‘For’ line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won’t have access to it.

3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address.

Never have your SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have It printed, anyone can get it.

4. Place the contents of your wallet on photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place.

I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad.

We’ve all heard horror stories about fraud that’s committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.

Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more. Here’s some critical information to JET BLACK - SHARP! limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know. y 5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards Factor ! immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and ty n a Warr your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep ! those where you can find them. $ 29,300 6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation “Your Dealer Alternative” 40440 US Highway 2 East - Chinook, Montana (if there ever is one).

7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to www.americangarage.co place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised Help Wanted: Cook and wait by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was staff needed for1 busy restaurant 2013-08-24 4x2 Tricias Trader.indd 8/27/2013 made over the Internet in my name. in Loma.

No experience The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to necessary. Will train the right authorize new credit. person! Call or stop by Today!

By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, Ma's Loma Cafe, 203 Hwy all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves’ purchases, none of which I knew 87, Loma, 406-739-4400. 9-I about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage For Sale: INDIAN has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their BLANKETS & ARTWORK tracks.

Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, Buckskin ~ Saddles if it has been stolen: USA Old Timer Knives 1. Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 1-800-525-6285 Knife/Scissor Sharpening, 2. Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-37421-888-397Custom Framing, 3742 3. Trans Union : 1-800-680 7289 1-800-680 7289 Big Sky Images & Collectibles 4. Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269Havre Holiday Village Mall 0271 1-800-269-0271 ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~

2013 GMC Terrain

(406) 357-4201

Powerful 3.6L V6 Engine, AWD, 4 Door, Leather SLT Package, 30K, Automatic, Equipped with IntelliLink, XM Radio, Backup Camera, Traction Control, Collission Alert, Hands-Free Bluetooth, Sunroof, Touchscreen Console, Programmable Power Lift Gate, Power Seats, Power Windows, Power Locks, Cruise, Chrome Accessories, Jet Black Color, Excellent Condition, Factory Warranty, Fuel Economy and more!

Schwan’s now hiring motivated sales people. Base + commission and full benefits.

No CDL required. For info call Bob at 406-945-3047 or apply at schwansjobs.com EOE. 8-II

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For Sale: Hamp Ram lambs for sale. Call 406-357-3550. 8-II Transform yourself: Come alongside Kara Fisher as she helps you become the woman you want to be - 90 Days, transform your mind, body and spirit!! Call (406) 292-3392 or email lkbfisher@gmail.com for more information!! 9-I

Farm w Crop w Hail

INSURANCE, INC.

Auto w Home w Life

Our company has great hail rates and quick binding authority for your crops!

234 Front Street l P.O. Box 902 l Shelby, Montana 59474 406-434-5211 l 1-800-585-5212

Russ Seubert, Agent 406-434-5506 - Home

For Sale: 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500, parts truck. $250. Phone 406-353-2923 9-I For Sale: 1989 GMC tug truck Crew Cab plus Extended cab Cat Diesel Road ranger, 10 speed trans. 170k on truck, 40k on engine tranny. Would make a great race trailer, horse trailer, camper tug. Motivated Seller. $17k. Jess at 406-868-0543. 8-II For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knife/Scissor Sharpening Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~

x-2 For Sale: 100KW Generator powered by Cat 3306 diesel engine.

Enclosed, full instrumentation, on board fuel tank. Unit has been load tested.

Slightly under 2500 hours. $11,500. Call Greg at Northwest Equipment / Warehouse 54 at 406-727-7700. 9-I Buy Direct From The Manufacturer!

We manufacture metal roofing Right Here in Great Falls!

Customized to fit your project!

Many colors to choose from! Call us today for great pricing! Metal Roofing And Trim, 17 Liberty Lane, Great Falls, MT, 1-406-727-2474 www.metalroofingandtrim. com or email us at mrt@ metalroofingandtrim.com 9-I

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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 Chevrolet 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, Inc.~ Baltrusch Construction, Inc. ~Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc. Pacific Steel & Recycling Tilleman Motor Co. RUDYARD: McNair Furniture MALTA: Radio Shack Malta First State Bank

First State Bank of Malta A century ago, $1.00 would buy a new pair of shoes, six pounds of coffee, 20 pounds of crackers, or ten pounds of lemon drops. Sure, inflation may have caused a slight rise in prices since the early 20th century, but even back when a kid could buy a chocolate bar for a penny, it was important that we kept our earnings safe. And in the days when a mere penny was of great value, there was only one question. Who is trustworthy enough to help us handle our finances?

The First State Bank of Malta at 1 S. 1st Street East opened its doors 110 years ago, just a blink after the community was founded in 1890. In 1930, the company purchased the Malta National Bank. After the purchase, the bank relocated, but not far; it now it stands just kitty-corner from the original location. Decades later, in 1990, F.S. Banco, Inc. was established The First State Bank of Malta at its original location. and is now the holding company that the bank operates under.

A full service community bank, the First State Bank of Malta provides financial service not only to Maltans, but also to all of Phillips County and beyond. At 2000 citizens strong, Malta—like any proper hi-line town—is a part of a much larger agricultural community, and the First State Bank of Malta looks to meet the needs of all who seek financial service in the area. The bank provides agriculture, commercial, and installment loans, and offers savings, checking, and certificate of deposit accounts as well as three ATM locations.

Trust and money don’t always go together, but the First State Bank of Malta makes it easy. After a century-plus and counting of reliable service, its roots run deep in the community, and the evidence is readily apparent. According to Vice President Terry Skones, the bank’s 20 employees are well-known and active community members who seek out involvement in multiple programs in Phillips County, from sitting on organization boards to weighing calves at the fair. “Sometimes,” she says, “it’s the hands-on involvement that means more. In a small town, it’s important to be active in the community.”

We’re far removed from the era when the First State Bank of Malta put down its roots. Indeed, a newspaper for a penny and a twodollar rotary lawn mower are laughable nowadays, but the need for trustworthy financial service is more important than ever. The First State Bank of Malta has provided exactly that for over a hundred years, and continues to play a role in keeping Phillips County secure and stable. The bank and its employees recognize the importance of both quality of service and community support.

As Terry said: “We must all depend on each other to be successful.”

Members of The First State Bank of Malta’s board of directors include: R.D. Scott, James B. Sandsness, Carrol Ereaux, Michael Morrison, Frank White, F.Scott Robinson & Bruce Hould.

Great Northern Hotel & Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel Crossroads Coffee ~ Feigel Photo Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven Mint Bar R & G Feeds HINSDALE: Stoughie’s Bar & Grill WOLF POINT: Northern Prairie Auto Sales

The First State Bank is located off Central Ave. near historic Downtown Malta.

These directors also comprise the F.S. Banco Inc. board along with Lary Poulton and Martin Johnson.

1 S. 1st Street East, Malta, MT 59538 • (406) 654-2340 • 800-356-7545

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Did you know Schwan’s offers Training pay of $115/day Base pay plus commission Full benefits Pre-established customer base No CDL required Havre, Conrad, and Glasgow have immediate openings, waiting for you to apply.

Call Bob at 406-265-4420 for Havre & Conrad

Or Jason at 406-699-2174 for Glasgow for details or apply online at www.schwansjobs.com

Winning brands, engaged people, meaningful careers Schwan’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Guitars of Montana.

Band & Orchestra Rentals/ Sales - Educator approved instruments. American Guild guitars. Bluegrass. Ukuleles.

BOSS effects. Special orders welcome. We ship! #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998 or call Bing at 1-877-566-2224. www. guitarsofmontana.com. 8-I:1-II

For Sale: Running boards for an '09-'13 Chevy, Ford, Dodge or Toyota 4-door pickup.

Sell new for $600.

Like new, asking $300. Call 406357-3223 or 390-3228. 8-II

Farming Opportunity!

Looking for person interested in leasing/farming 900 plus acres in the Joplin area.

Serious inquiries only! Leave message, 406-265-5344. 9-I

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Looking for Help?

Help Wanted ads are now FREE in Tricia’s Trader. Call 800756-1817 today or visit www.triciastrader.com. x

Band Wanted: TurnerHogeland Lions are looking to hire a band for the upcoming New Year's Eve celebration. Call 406-945-1709 or 379-2292. 9-I

SPIDEL FARM, INC Retirement

AUCTION

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 • 10:00 a.m.

2011 JD 9770 STS - Bullet Rotor, 472 total hrs., 26’ auger, frt. duals, 600/65R28 rears.

Fergus County Fairgrounds • Lewistown, MT

TRACTORS

2003 JD 9420 (see photo) 2008 JD 7930 (see photo) 1971 JD 4020 gas, Synchro-Range, 3 pt., pto, dual hyd., restored 1953 Farmall Super H 1941 Farmall A 1952 Farmall Super C 1936 Farmall F-12 JD M, restored, good runner JD 3010 diesel, pto, good runner

HARVEST/GRAIN EQUIP.

TILLAGE & OTHER EQUIP. TRUCKS 2006 Flexi-Coil 3850 air seeder (see photo) Flexi-Coil 67XL 90’ sprayer w/wind screens, hyd. drive, 1500 gal. tank Flexi-Coil 41’ tool bar w/ mtd. harrows Flexi-Coil System 82 42’ harrow w/cart Degelman Straw Master 70’ hvy. harrow w/Valmar spreader Krause 45’ tandem disk 2000 Summers 42’ harrow & cart, hyd. lift Crown rock rake, 10’, 4 tine, hyd. drive 1999 JD Gator, 2 wd, pwr. lift box, 1100 hrs.

EX STEER 500 steering system, like new

2011 JD 9770 STS combine (see photo) JD 936D 36’ header, draper-type, hydro. TRAILERS 1996 Midland GT2000 31’ grain trailer Brent 774 grain cart, 750 +/- bushel Westfield Swing-Away auger, pto, 70’ x10” 2009 Featherlite 30’ stock trailer, dble. gates, nice Farm King gas auger, 36’ x 8”, elec. start 2007 PJ 26’ flatbed gn trailer, tandem w/ Farm King 7” x 45’ belt drive, elec. duals 2004 Tarnel 18’ flatbed car trailer

1990 Kenworth T400 semi (see photo) 1996 Dodge 3500 diesel, 6 spd, 165k miles, flatbed 1968 Chevy 50 2-ton, 16’ box w/2 way hoist 1983 Chevy 70 2 ton, 16’ box w/2 way hoist 1994 Chevy 3500 1 ton service truck, 2 wd, 4 spd, duals 1986 GMC 2500, 6.2 diesel, 43k orig. miles, 4 spd., 2 wd, air 1933 Chevy 1 ¼ ton truck, 10’ stake bed, fully restored

2003 JD 9420 - 4 x 4, 425 hp., 18/6 Power Shift trans., 1000 pto, JD Auto Trac ready, 4 hyd., 2847 hrs.

View Complete Listing @ ShobeAuction.com including Large Inventory of Shop and Yard Equip

2008 JD 7930 - 220 hp., MFWD, 1930 hrs., 3 hyd., dual pto, Auto Quad trans., JD Autotrac ready.

2006 Flexi-Coil 3850 air seeder 51’ x 9” spacing, double shoot capable

1990 Kenworth T400, L10 Cummings, 310 hp., 9 spd., 79k miles & 1996 Midland GT2000 steel hopper - bottom 31’ grain trailer

1953 Farmall Super H, wf, fully restored; 1952 Farmall Super C, nf, restored; 1941 Farmall A, wf, restored; 1936 Farmall F-12, tri-cycle front, restored

Live internet bidding @ ShobeAuction.com

408 West Main • Lewistown, MT Office

406-538-5125

Jayson 406-366-5125 • Kyle 406-366-0472

Blades hair, nail and day spa welcomes you for all your hair, skin and nail needs. 24 hour tanning is available. Walk-ins are welcome. Located at 4 S. 1st St. W. in Malta, 654-5585. 8-II

For Sale: Water shares & 16A, Mesquite, NV. SFR (Ranch Style), also available. Call for info.

CR @ 702-497-9107. 8-II

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What the Chokech-HAY-ry?

There’s no excuse for anyone to be bored if they live within driving distance of Central Montana’s biggest fall festivals. Utica, Hobson and Lewistown, along with all their friendly neighbors, have a weekend of celebration planned for you. So come on down and join the 4,000 or so other folks who will be attending!

24th Annual Chokecherry Festival Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 Main Street Lewistown, Montana 7 am - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 8 am - Culinary Contest Entries 9 am - Culinary Judging 9 am - 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run 10 am - 1 mile Fun Run & Culinary Tasting 1 pm - Pit Spitting Contest 8 am - 5 pm - Vendors Booths

If you’ve never had the pleasure of consuming the small, bittersweet berry that grows wild in many parts of Montana, there is no better occasion than the annual chokecherry festival. Connie at the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce invites all to come & spend the day in Lewistown for the 2013 Chokecherry Festival. Partake in the food, crafts, entertainment, runs and immerse yourself in the essence of Central Montana’s finest offerings.

For full details, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 406-535-5436, or visit www.Lewistownchokecherry.com.

“One & Only” Utica Day Fair Since 1975 Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 Utica Clubhouse lawn, Utica, Montana 10am-5pm

Sponsored by Utica Women’s Club Serving homemade pie & coffee in the Clubhouse

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▪Many vendors! *In case of inclement weather: Hobson School

▪Craft Items!

▪Food available! Bourbon chicken, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Polish sausage, Super nachos, Candy, Ice Cream, Fry Bread, Oriental food, Kettle Corn, Popcorn, Soft drinks, Lemonade

Don’t forget, Utica Rod & Gun Club Roast Beef Dinner, Saturday, Sept. 7, 6-7PM. Raffle and auction following dinner.

What the Hay Voting takes place Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 from 8am-5pm

On your way to the Utica Day Fair, you will enjoy viewing the “Montana Bale Trail--What the Hay” Contest between Hobson (Hwy 239) and Windham (Hwy 541) ending at Utica.

The “What the Hay” (Montana Bale Trail) is organized by The Friends

of the Hobson Library/Museum and sponsored by local businesses and private individuals. It is held annually on the first Sunday following Labor Day in conjunction with the Utica Day Fair. This truly unique event features “am-hayzingly” creative and (most often) quite amusing sculptures made of hay and straw.

Visit www.MontanaBaleTrail.com for a photo gallery and information on this year’s contest.

Get a ballot at either entrance and vote for your favorite bale sculpture.

This event is free. Donations are accepted to be awarded as prize money for the bale builders. Expecting 60-80+ bale sculpture displays!

Enormous Hay Maze!!!

Located between Hobson and Utica, this hay maze is made of 250+ round bales! Challenging and fun for the whole family! There is a $5 entry fee to enter the maze.

Food Vendors available at the maze, including Indian Tacos!

Sponsored by Friends of the Hobson Library.

*Referenced in part: www.montanabaletrail.com, lewistownchokecherry.com.

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UNITED COUNTRY –

SHOBE AUCTION & REALTY Lewistown, Montana

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Wed., Sept. 18th, 10 a.m. Spidel Farm Inc. Farm Equiment Auction

, Fairgrounds, Lewistown. Excellent line of modern, well-kept farm equipment. Live internet bidding available. See ad - this issue of the Trader.

Friday, Sept. 20th, 10 a.m. Tony Arthur Estate Auction, Suffolk, MT

Selling real estate and personal property. 16 miles N. of Hilger.

Sat., Sept. 28th, 6 p.m. Central MT Hospice Benefit Quilt Auction,

Jack’s Hangar, Lewistown.

Fri., Oct 4th & Sat., Oct.5th, Large Double Estate Auction, Fairgrounds,

Lewistown. Featuring the Dolores Cramer Est., Lewistown and the Tony Wheeler Estate, Power, MT

Sat., Oct. 25th 10 A. M. Joy & Jess Arneson and Jacque Arneson Estate Antiques, Fairgrounds, Lewistown.

Sat., Nov. 2nd, 10 a.m. Large Western Art & Gear, Firearms, Antiques Auction, Fairgrounds, Lewistown.

Thurs., Nov. 7th, 6 p.m. Fergus County Land Auction, Yogo Inn, Lewistown. Selling 29 Tax Deed properties. See list @ ShobeAuction.com

Jayson 406-366-5125 Kyle: 406-366-0472 Nick: 406-451-3899

www.ShobeAuction.com For Sale: Turner 3 bedroom 1 bath home, priced right! New roof in 2010, close to the high school and surrounded by mature shade trees. Asking $25,000 (120BK6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 9-I

For Sale: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

2004 Road King. Very nice condition.

1400 cc. Price reduced to $9,800. Call (406) 357-2475 or cell (406) 399-6565. 8-II

Get a Quote with Nationwide Insurance!

Call Frontier Insurance Solutions.

(406) 265-4842.

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For Sale: Sept. 1st, $10,000, CAD 4 door, 142,000 miles, bought new Jan. 2007, damaged front bumper & grill, runs great. 406-5253770 or 406-939-3481. 8-II

For Sale: Border Collies, Hanging Tree bloodline puppies, black and white, great cow dogs. 406-357-4109, 406-945-0276.

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For Sale: 3 used tires in good condition. Michelin X Radial LT P265/65R18. Matched, even wear. 1/4" tread depth. $150 for set. Call Rob 406-724-7994. 8-I

For Sale: 2005 Dodge Durango Limited, white, sunroof, Hemi, NADA $10,100 -- Priced At Only $8,995. Central City Auto & RV (406) 538-9484. 9-I

Bill’s Food

Corner

Snowy Mountain Motors is proud to announce we are now central Montana's largest Besler Bale Bed outlet. We have them in stock now. Call Craig for details (406) 231-4551. 9-I

Malta Tire Factory is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs. Hwy 2 West, Malta. 406-654-2120. 7-I:9-II

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”!

BEEF STEAK

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I would guess that most of you have noticed the plethora of marinade and kebob recipes recently, billed as newly inspired ways to enhance the flavor of your Beef Steak. Well, it defies common logic to spend 7 to 12 dollars a pound for the finest that Beef has to offer and then mask its’ excellent flavor with exotic spices. I am not against spices, but that is where cheaper and tougher cuts of meat come in.

Before we start to cook our steak, let’s get some things out of the way. I have heard many times to cut a clove of garlic in half and rub it on the steak to improve flavor. That would be a mistake. Garlic burns and becomes bitter at the temperatures required to brown a steak so any garlic should be added late in the process. Many people salt their steak before going on the grill or when they first put it on. Salt draws moisture, so any salt added before or during the cooking will pull juices and flavor out of the steak and evaporate on the grill. A room temperature steak will cook more evenly than a cold one fresh out of the fridge. A dry steak will brown and add flavor during cooking better than a wet steak, so it’s best to remove your steaks from the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking and let them come to room temperature and surface dry. A steak should be lightly oiled on both sides before cooking. A light film of oil helps the steak to brown and adds flavor. It also helps moderate the heat transfer from the grill to the steak to protect the protein from burning. What kind of oil to use will always be a controversy, but keep in mind that most vegetable oils have a low smoke point and burn easily. The milk solids in butter also burn quickly, but clarified butter has a relatively high smoke point and imparts the best flavor, so that’s what I use. If you are afraid of butter then I feel sorry for you but would recommend peanut oil as it has a high smoke point also. Burnt protein and fat are cancer causing free radicals, so the old saw, “If it’s brown it’s cookin’, if it’s black it’s done,” does not apply anymore.

To make clarified butter melt a stick of real butter over low heat. Skim the foam that comes to the top and then let the butter slowly simmer until the water has evaporated. It works well for all your frying needs and will keep in the fridge for quite a while. (I don’t know how long.) If you think you need garlic on your steak, you can make garlic butter by mashing a tablespoon of minced fresh garlic into a stick of softened butter, then adding a teaspoon of the butter to your steak as it comes off the grill. Garlic butter has a lot of other uses and you can keep it in the fridge, also.

Salt and black pepper are all that are needed to finish the steak, and they should be added to each individual’s taste at the table. But, here I have a problem with most chefs when they recommend a coarse salt. Salt has to dissolve into a liquid to flavor your food and coarse salt takes longer to dissolve, so it takes a lot more coarse salt (high blood pressure, anyone?) to flavor your food unless it’s added at the beginning of cooking, which we don’t want to do with a steak. My solution is to take a good coarse sea salt and grind it to a fine powder with a spice grinder. That way I get instant flavor with a lot less salt.

When it comes to steak selection we don’t have much choice anymore. We take what’s offered at the meat counter or we go without. So just a quick run down: Tenderloin is the most tender but least flavorful; Rib Eye, if it’s well marbled with fat, is still very tender with a little more flavor, but if it’s not marbled it will be a little tougher; T-Bone I would consider the king of all steaks with the best combination of tender and flavor; Top sirloin has a great flavor, but is just a little bit shy of tender; Top Round has good flavor but is tough, so it should be mechanically tenderized, and then has to be cooked to well done to be safe. I would not want a steak cut any thinner than ¾ inch or any thicker than 1 inch. Thinner is hard to cook rare and thicker is hard to flavor up. A nice brown crust on both sides of your steak is an important part of flavoring your steak.

The temperature of your grill, the temperature of your steak, the thickness of your steak and how well done you want your steak are all variables that determine how long it will take to cook your steak. So let’s try this. You’ll want to start your steak on a fairly hot grill to get that brown crust. Lift the edge and peek often until you see that crust forming, then flip it to get a crust on both sides. Once you have your crust, turn the heat down to medium or move the steak to a medium spot on the grill and cook to desired degree on an instant read thermometer: 125* rare, 135* medium, 145* medium well, 155* ruined. If you don’t have an instant read thermometer, cut a small slit in the middle of the steak and watch it cook to desired degree. Do not—I repeat, do NOT—let the steak rest for five minutes when you take it off the grill. A roast, yes; a steak, no. It is best hot off the grill and any juices that run out onto your plate can be wiped up with a piece of bread and you won’t lose one drop of that delicious Beef Steak flavor.

We still have one option left. Buy an extra steak and invite me over. bhake@icloud.com Bill’s Food Corner, PO Box 81, Turner, MT 59542.

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For Sale: 2009 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4x4, short box, silver. Loaded! Call Duane Sparks Chevrolet (406) 535-3455.

8-II Rabbits For Sale: New Zealands & Florida Whites.

Wire cages made to order.

Call Tom Yeager in Terry, MT. 406-635-2683 or email tyeagermt1@yahoo.com. 8-II MONTANA FED MONTANA BRED: Beef, pork and lamb.

Whole, half and quarters available. Choice to prime grade grain fed Montana beef.

No hormones or additives.

Bear Paw Meats located in Chinook and Havre. 3573119 or 265-2440.

9-I For Sale: Apple Cider press. Happy Valley Ranch Homesteader model.

Excellent condition. $500.

Call (406) 357-3572. 9-I For Sale: 2-bdrm house.

Reduced. $5,000.

Needs moved (not included in price.)

Has basement access. Kessel Const. could pour basement or foundation (not included in price.) Call Keith for more info 357-2475 or 399-6565. 8-II

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For Sale: Registered Quarter horse sorrel mare, ranch work, not a kids horse, loads well, stands great for the farrier, UTD on shots and deworming. 406654-2347 or 208-451-5035 8-II

For Sale: John Deere 216 Lawn Tractor, 48” mower, 36” snowblower, 32” rototiller, rear tire chains, rear weights, manual for tractor & tiller. 406-228-9306. 9-I

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Erickson Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Insurance Provider

For Sale: Ready to go! Designer Bull-Weiler pups (Bulldog x Rottweiler). Microchipped, vet checked, tails docked, dewclaws rem., vaccinated, dewormed.

3 male, 3 female, $550 ea.

OBO. Call 406-423-7777. 9-I Tire trouble? See us for your farm tire needs. Pehrson’s Firestone, Chinook 357-2570 or 3305. After hours 357-3807. 9-I

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Glasgow Stockyards, Inc. Linda & Mark Nielsen, Owners Iva Murch, Manager 263-7529 Dean Barnes, Yard Manager 263-1175 Ed Hinton, Auctioneer 783-7285

September 2013 Schedule

Serving AreA ✯ LiveStock ProducerS For 67 YeArS! 1946 - 2013

September – 2013 Thursday

5 12

The one and only sheep auction of 2012 & All Class Cattle Auction

Thursday

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All Class Cattle Auction

Please call in consignments so buyers can be notified.

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

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The Big Fall Yearling Classic featuring over 2000 outstanding NE Montana yearling steers & spayed and tested open heifers EarlY ConsignmEnTs ** 570 steers 875 - 925# green flesh, 76% Black/BWF, 20% Red/RWF ** 120 steers 900 - 950# Blacks with few BWF ** 200 spayed Heifers 900# Blacks and Reds & All Class Cattle Auction All Class Cattle Auction

For Sale: 1999 TR99 combine w/ 1726 separator hours, 2 spd rotor, Kirby chaff spreader.

Has 2000 36' Honeybee draper header. $90,000.

Call 406-674-5487.

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3 Sisters at 101 S. 1st St. E. in Malta has something for everyone! Now selling doTerra oils. Come shop the little store on the corner with a big selection.

406-654-2529.

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DAVE SAYS:

Who Is Dave Ramsey?

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers – The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace Revisited and More Than Enough.

In them, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others.

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Dear Dave,

My husband was recently denied term life insurance because he has a criminal record from a long time ago. The good news is that, in a year, he’ll be far enough removed from the incident that he’ll be eligible for a policy. He has a whole life policy for $75,000 from before, which he doesn’t plan to cancel. We have two small children, so is there another kind of policy he could get in the interim?

~Dana Dear Dana,

If you can’t get term life insurance, you can’t get whole life. It’s the same underwriting process. I only recommend term policies, but under these circumstances I’d keep the whole life in place because he’s basically uninsurable.

There are a couple of things you can do in this kind of situation. One thing is to get a mortgage life insurance policy. These are usually available without any kind of major inspection, and they pay off your mortgage, in full, in the event of death. It’s about 10 times more expensive than regular term insurance, but at least it will pay off the house.

Another thing to look into is an automatic issue-type policy. Lots of banks offer these when you open an account. Usually, they’ll send you an offer for a $10,000 life insurance policy. But if you pick up four or five of these, then he’s got another $50,000 on top of the $75,000 already in place. It’s still not enough, but it’s better than nothing.

But I wouldn’t spend a lot when he’s only got a year left until he can get some good, proper coverage. I recommend people have eight to 10 times their annual income in life insurance coverage.

So, if he makes $50,000 a year, he needs to have $400,000 to $500,000 in a good, level term policy.

That’s what you guys need to shoot for a year from now! ~Dave

PLLC

For Sale: '09 Cadillac, 25K miles, loaded, double sun roof, new tires, still under warranty, like new, priced to sell. Call for details. 406-3792582 or 406-390-2584. 8-II

Call Tarzan Tree Trimming for Statewide shelterbelt renovations, forestry thinning and hazardous fuels reductions.

406-654-2706 or 399-0913.

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Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x

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For Sale: 2007 Toyota Sienna LE Van. Front wheel drive, V6, auto, 26k mi., one owner. Call G&B Toyota (406) 265-2205. 8-II

For Sale: Two newly constructed 3 bdrm 2 bath homes in Malta. Each home boasts one-level living with an attached 2 car garage vaulted ceilings, oversized walkin shower and an open floor plan. Asking $173,000 each (128/129MR6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 9-I

For Sale: 2007 New Holland 9060 combine w/ 1160 separator hours. Has 2005 36' Honeybee draper header. $200,000.

Call 406-671-7482.

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Vacant Lot ~ Brandon Estates, Havre. $42,000. Corner of 12th Ave & 18th St. All utilities to edge of lot. Call Janis Flynn Pyrak @ (406) 265-7845. 8-II

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September 4, 2013 For Sale: 1970 Mustang Mach 1 351w TKO 600 5 speed overdrive. Very nice "survivor" car, $30k. Serious inquiries only please. Jess, 406-868-0543. 8-II

For Sale: 1979 16 ft.

International Grain Truck.

Box hoist, tarp, grain fill. Call Tilleman Motor Co. (406) 265-7865. 8-II