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February 5, 2014 Volume XII Issue 3

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 THE HUNGRY MONTANAN - Keep this guide handy when traveling across Mont. (Center) Over 8,500 copies distributed all across NorthCentral Montana!

Handy Pullout: “THE HUNGRY MONTANAN” - Where to Eat, Sleep and Drink in Northern and Central Montana!

44th Annual

‘Nut –N– Gut’

MRWT Old Time Feed & Dance

Saturday, March 8th

Downstairs Lucky Bullet ‘Hole’ ,Malta, MT Dinner 6 p.m. - Live Music 9 p.m.

MUSIC by ‘Trial by Fire’

Menu Bull Fries Sweetbreads Sirloin Tips Homemade Scalloped Potatoes, Baked Beans Buns & Salad

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Wanted: Coyotes! Skinned or unskinned; also Badgers, Raccoons, Lynx cats, & other furs. Will be in your area in Jan. Call for times & places.

Rollman’s Furs. Also hiring skinners! (406) 494-8463 1-II

Stoves for Sale: The Glass Shop in Malta has Multi-Fuel Stoves. They burn wheat, barley, wood pellets, shelled corn and other biomass fuels.

Call 406-654-1720 or 406654-2784 evenings.

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Sweet Pro For Sale: premium supplement profit blocks for livestock producers.

Available by single item or truck load. Call 406-301-2731 or 654-4693.

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For Sale: 1997 Arctic Cat 3 cyl 600 snowmobile, 2 place covered snowmobile trailer, 8 ft hydrostat snow rotary plow, Cushman trackster with 6 ft blade. 18 ft heavy built tilt trailer. Cut Bank. 406-8734780, 406-450-4760.

1-II All Seasons Home Center: 406228-8288, or stop by 729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, MT 10-I:3:II

A self-directed program puts the individual receiving the care in charge, allowing you to arrange and direct your own services and supports. You select, train and manage your caregiver.

We take care of the program paperwork, so you can take care of...you!

Services www.ConsumerDirectMT.com ServicesAvailable AvailableStatewide Statewide • Havre Office: 406-265-2393 • www.ConsumerDirectMT.com

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CONTENTS: Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE!

Advertising Info............... 12 Bill’s Food Corner.next time Comic....................HM pg 2 Conservative Cow Dr........ 6 Dave Says...................... 18 “Laugh Lines”.........HM pg 7 “Money Talks” Financial Column.......................... 9 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 15 Subscriptions.................. 12 “Things to Know”.............. 4

See pg 12 for deadlines, rates & to place an ad!

For Rent and for Sale: Horse pasture for rent. Hay for sale, round bales. Located in Malta area. Call 406-654-1964. 1-II

For Sale: 2-bed home in Havre, MT. No-maint. exterior. Garage w/metal roof. Large, spacious yard. Would make excellent rental. Needs paint, appliances, some floor coverings, $43,000.

Call Kim Cripps, Havre Hi-Line Realty (406) 265-0905. 2-I For Sale: 2008 SkiDoo Summit 800, 146" track, 756 mi. w/cover, $6,500. Trac Pac snowmobile trailer, split bed, front unloading, always garaged, extras, $1,250.

Packaged deal...$7,500. Call 406-2773321 or 406-788-3325. 1-II

For Sale: 2005 VW Jetta 2.5L 2nd owner. Very well maint.

Pristine cond. Great first car! $7,900 OBO. Call Chris at Custom Collision Repair, Havre (406) 265-8492. 2-I

CPR Saves Lives! Certified Am. Heart Assoc. CPR/First Aid Instructor will do classes for anyone needing certification, including bus drivers, day care providers, etc. Call 3792520. x

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THINGS TO KNOW: Feb. 3-8: 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Cottage Contest, Harlem Senior Center. Entries being accepted Feb 3 thru 8 (at noon). Voting starts Feb 8th at noon. Call 406-353-2971 for more information.

Kirkwood Funeral Home

Feb. 6, Thu.: North Star Spelling Bee, 9am at the Elementary School in Gildford, for more information call 406-376-3183.

654-1132

Feb. 7-9, Fri-Sun.: POETS AND PICKERS 20TH ANNUAL WESTERN HERITAGE ROUNDUP. Fri. & Sat. shows start 7pm at Chinook High School, $10, under 12 free. Free performances 10am-5pm Sat. at Chinook Motor Inn. Cowboy Church Sun. 10am. For info call 406-353-2383 or 386-2275.

Serving Northern MT from Malta

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Feb. 14, Fri.: VALENTINE’S DAY! Be sure to enter the drawing on page 13!

Mar. 10, Mon.: AARP Drivers Safety Class, 10 - 12 and 1- 3pm. Chinook Senior Center, Call 406-357-2648 for more information.

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

For Sale: 2008 Pontiac G6. $6,995. Auto, 4 cyl, pwr windows, locks, etc. Call Craig at Snowy Mountain Motors 406-538-4014.

1-II Help Wanted: Border Plains Equip., LLC, certified Case IH dealer, needs motivated, driven indiv'l to join team as a salesperson. Needs good organization, computer skills & help customers identify/fulfill ag machinery needs. Exp. in agriculture and equip. desired.

Comp. wage/benefits pkg, job trng. Send resume' to deeann. grundstad@plainsag.com. 2-I

For Sale: 2002 Chevy Avalanche Z71, 5.3L, auto, leather, always garaged, one owner, low mileage 78K, new tires, $10,900.

Call Art Hill at 406-2773321 or 406-788-3325. 1-II

Help Wanted: COMMUNITY WEEKLY NEWSPAPER needs editor/writer in Hazen, ND. Experience or degree preferred.

Excellent community, company.

Apply at news@bgnews. com and visit our website www.bhgnews.com.

2-I Prewett Interiors ~YOUR HOME STORE~ For Sale: Wittkopp Angus 26th "We sell Awesome stuff!"... annual production sale Feb Decor & Gifts, too. (406)22813th at Glasgow Stockyards 9844 41prewett.int@ 1:00. 75 yearling Angus bulls, nemont.net. 41 First St. wintered free till May 1, 2014. N., Glasgow, MT 59230.

For more info, call 406-485- HOURS: M-F 8:30-5:30 2-I 3552 or 406-974-3552. 2-I

For Sale: Corral Panels -- Hay Feeders -- Gates -- We even have them in PINK!! Tarter brand. Blue Sky Building Supply (406) 538-2000. 2-I

Need a Paint Job? If you have dents or need a new paint job, we can make your vehicle look like new. Come see us at Hi-Line Collision Repair Center, 740 2nd. Ave S. Glasgow, MT or give us a call at 406-228-2433. 1-II

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Malta Tire Factory is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs.

Malta Tire, 2 Burial Insurance!

AgesHwy 0-85 West, Malta.

406-654-2120.

2-I Qualify! Don't leave your funeral expenses for your family and children to pay! For Free Details Rush $1.00 and selfaddressed stamped envelope to: E. Jones, PO Box 1556, Ft. Benton, MT 59442. 2-I

C&J Spraying, LLC is now booking 2014 crop acres.

Call Chet at 406-390-3582 or Jess at 674-5223. 10-I:3-I Come to Western Styles Salon in Malta for hair, nails and tanning. We carry Iso, Matrix, Hempz, Paul Mitchell, Kenra, tea tree, Crew, Joico, and China Glaze products. 406-654-2072. 2-I

CATTLE WITH SUBSTANCE AND QUALITY, BACKED BY PEOPLE WITH INTEGRITY

J5 A.V.G.I. JOE 31A

THIS BULL COVERS ALL THE BASES! HE IS DESTINED FOR GREATNESS!

Quality & Integrity

APRIL 3, 2014 AT 1:00 P.M. at Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow Montana

50 Yearling Bulls 20 Yearling Heifers

For a catalog or more information call us at 406-357-3125 or Jim 406-539-3100 or Brady 406-539-2102 e-mail: bbowlesj5@yahoo.com facebook.com/BowlesJ5Reds 12995 Paradise Valley Rd, Chinook, MT 59523

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/ 2-I

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For Sale: Hesston 8110S with 16’ hay head and 30' draper head. 1,980 hrs. Contact Larry at Rainbow Irrigation (406) 357-2211 or rainbowsales@ mtintouch.net.

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44th Annual Nut-n-Gut MRWT Old Time Feed and Dance, March 8th down in the Bullet Hole in Malta.

Dinner at 6, dance at 9pm, music by Trial By Fire. 2-I

Main Street Rudyard, Montana 406-355-4104

Open Daily for Breakfast and lunch M-Sa 8-2 Sunday 9-2 For all of your grain and hay hauling call CD TRANSPORT, Clinton "Jake" and Connie Dauch,owner/ operator. Very reasonable rates! Call (406)301-1165. 2-I For Sale: Available now are three residential building lots sold together or separately in the Sleeping Buffalo Acres near Saco. All lots have electricity nearby and a proposed rural water district is being formed. Lots 24-26 Asking $18,000 to $20,000 (102KG6) 406-654-2273 www. missouririverrealty.com 2-I

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THURSDAY●FEBRUARY 13, 2014●1:00 PM GLASGOW STOCKYARDS ● GLASGOW, MT Curt and Sue Wittkopp ● Circle, MT Home (406) 485-3552 ● Cell (406) 974-3552

Help Wanted: Liberty Medical Center in Chester, MT currently has openings for the following; Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant. Check out our exc benefit pkg. Contact Bev Halter, Dir. of Human Resources at 406-759-5181 or visit our website www. libertymedicalcenter.org.

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Italian Dinner:

Friday & Saturday nights 5:00-8:30pm

Daily Lunch Specials Troyer Amish meats & cheeses Meat and Cheese trays Famous Cinnamon Rolls Take and Bake Pizza Orders to Go

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

Rule 13

After hopscotching between Montana and North Dakota, Meagan, my oldest, and her clan of miniKimmels put roots down in Great Falls. Finding a rental house for a large family is challenging, but prior to their move Tim scoured several Great Falls neighborhoods and scored a nice one within minutes of a “For Rent” sign appearing in one front yard. The house was in a new subdivision and it appears to have been built on a bed of clay because foundation cracks, heaves and sinks became common place over the years they lived there.

Apparently, Tim had made off-hand remarks about being glad the settling problem was not his as it was a rental. His words popped up later when Mae, their sixyear-old, violated some family rule. Mom delivered an academy award winning lecture about integrity, family and honesty and she closed her riveting diatribe by asking Mae, “Now, why don’t we lie in this house?”

Mae thought hard before seriously answering, “Because it’s a rental?” Meagan choked back a chuckle and tried to think of a different way to make her point.

Some issues are too important to skim without being certain the lesson has been learned. This is especially true in politics because leftists utilize confusion and catchy sound-bites so voters never learn their hidden agenda. As such, I need to make another run at a point I made several months ago. If the dangerous Dark Money Initiative, I-168, makes the ballot and slips past unsuspecting voters, Montana will be controlled by progressive radicals for the rest of my life. Here is why.

For Sale: 3x3x8 bales of 1st & 2nd cutting alfalfa, Blue joint & straw for sale. Grain corn available. 406-785-2261 or 406-263-7022.

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Business owners tend to be conservative and they voluntarily enter the political arena only after exhausting all possible excuses to not do so. Everything they own is placed at risk and they know they will receive relentless, unmerciful attacks the instant they express political beliefs contrary to progressivism. According to Rule 13 of Rules for Radicals, Saul Alinsky advises activists to pick a target, freeze it, personalize it and then polarize it; suggesting it is easier to attack and destroy people rather than institutions. The most recent example of Rule 13 in action is the ceaseless media attacks of Governor Chris Christie. The success of his destruction was evident in his swearing-in speech where his “working together” theme equated to the grade school rule of crying “uncle.”

Now leftists will increase the attacks thereby rendering him a useless has been. Had Governor Christie owned a successful business prior to entering politics, his name, his brand and his business would be forever tainted because of Rule 13. Politics is a blood sport.

Rule 13 is never used by conservatives to attack progressives for two reasons. First, leftists tend to not be entrepreneur business owners, so they place nothing at risk by being an extremist. Most are either spoiled trust funders protected by secure family fortunes, or community organizers being paid by non-profits to be activists. Second, conservatives, especially Christian conservatives, mold their lives after the Golden Rule rather than Rule 13. Rather than fight in the public spotlight with leftist extremists hell-bent on personally

destroying them, the successful prefer to remain in the shadows and fund groups advancing America’s founding principles. From personal experience, they know it is liberty, not subsidy, which affords the greatest opportunity for the poor and middle class to garner wealth; something they truly desire. This is good.

Senate Bill 375, the Montana 2013 legislative version of the Dark Money Initiative, originated from Governor Bullock’s office and was introduced by a liberal Republican Senator. After a thorough hearing and examination it was tabled by the Senate Judiciary Committee, only to be forced back into consideration thanks to the 9 liberal Republican Senators voting with all the Senate Democrats. The House Judiciary Committee studied SB375 and tabled it as well. Fifteen liberal House Republicans joined with every House Democrat to blast the bill back to the floor. They fell five votes short. Do you see the pattern? The only thing preventing the left from garnering total control of your life is a handful of Christian, conservative, patriots in every state legislature and Washington DC. Many may or may not have been elected into office had it not been for a successful American businessman writing an check to a liberty group but choosing to do so anonymously so as to avoid the extremists attacks from Rule 13. The Dark Money Initiative is a brilliant, but intrinsically evil euphemism. If you value your freedom you must reject I-168.

For Sale: 1990 Carri Lite 31' gooseneck camp trailer in good condition with air conditioning; reasonably priced at $3,995. 406-376-3223. 2-I

For Sale: Richland roping saddle, $700 firm; HealthPro Plus IQ Air Purifier, paid $849, it didn't clear up a chronic cough. Make an offer. 406-357-2371.

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The Glass Shop in Malta has Multi-Fuel Stoves for sale. They burn wheat, barley, wood pellets, shelled corn and other biomass fuels. Call 406-654-1720 or 406-654-2784 evenings.

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Help Wanted: Zerbe Bro's Inc. has a full time position open for a Service Technician.

Zerbe's offer great benefits.

Call Galen at 406-2284311 or gzerbe@nemont.net for more information.

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Wanted: Before WINTER sets in, Tractor tire chains, 18.4 x 34 (about 17ft x 26-30 inches). Call Doc Curtis 406654-7313 or 654-2085. 1-II

For Sale: John Deere 9450 Hoe Drills, 30 ft, 7 inch spacing.

John Deere transport. $10,500.

Call 406-570-5592.

2-I For Sale: Concord 4812 Air Seeder with 3000 TBH cart.

Set up for liquid fertilizer two years ago. Comes with nearly new 2,000 gal Patriot liquid fertilizer cart. $24,000.

Call 406-570-5592.

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For Sale: Antiques & Miscellanea OPEN HOUSE February 1st. (closed thru January) US HWY 87, Big Sandy. Info: (406) 390-2997, Roberta.

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For Sale: 2008 Dodge Laramie 3500 long box 6.7 Cummins, Tan w/matching ranch hand grill guard, 5th wheel/new tires/ new batteries, TV/navigation/ CD/Sirius, 72,000 miles (95% highway). This pickup is super clean!! 406-228-9306.

1-II Prayer to St. Jude: Precious St. Jude, precious Mother, and Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, and glorified throughout the world forever.

Amen. Say three times a day for nine days and promise publication and your prayers will be answered, no matter how impossible, before the ninth day. Thank you, St. Jude, for prayers answered. 55 2-I:3-II

Til.'ed of High Heat Bills?

ComE to ThE Glass Shop and ChECk out our nEW

MULTI-FUEL STOVES ThESE statE of thE art StOVES burn WHEAT, BARLEY, WOOD PELLETS, SHELLED CORN and othEr BIOmass FUEls. Stop In and SEEhow thEY work at

The Glass Shop

For Sale: '05 VW Jetta Sport, 2nd owner, Dark met. blue, Very well maint., pristine cond., complete service records. Auto. w/sunroof, tinted power windows, locks, steering. Heated, power mirrors, keyless entry, alarm and power-release trunk.

Cruise, FM/AM radio, CD. Black leather int., airbags.

406-265-8492.

1-II For Sale: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Ranchette. Double garage & outbuild­ings, fenced for horses. +/-30 Acres located approx. 7 miles East of Havre on Hwy. 2.

Needs some TLC. 39150 Hwy 2 E, Havre, MT. $225,000.

Call Ken Nelson, Flynn Realty, @ 406-439-0595 2-I

GREAT FALLS

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W h e r e t o E AT, S L E E P a n d D R I N K i n t h e h e a r t o f M o n t a n a !

DID YOU KNOW? The Milk River is 729 miles long.

Fort Peck is the largest hydraulically filled dam in the United States and creates, Fort Peck Lake, the fifth largest man-made lake in the United States.

Spring 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hungry Montanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

“ T h e H u n g r y M o n t a n a n” HARLEM

DID YOU KNOW? 46 out of Montana's 56 counties are considered "frontier counties" with an average population of 6 or fewer people per square mile.

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HAVRE

W h e r e t o E AT, S L E E P a n d D R I N K i n t h e h e a r t o f M o n t a n a !

Spring 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hungry Montanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

“ T h e H u n g r y M o n t a n a n” • Charles M. Russell’s 150 birthday • The 150th anniversary of the creation of Montana Territory • The 100th anniversary of the passage of women’s suffrage in Montana • The 50th anniversary of the Wilderness and Civil Rights Acts.

HINGHAM

The year 2014 marks:

LEWISTOWN MALTA 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hungry Montanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring 2014

MALTA

W h e r e t o E AT, S L E E P a n d D R I N K i n t h e h e a r t o f M o n t a n a !

WEIRD MONTANA LAWS: In Montana - It is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all.

In Montana - The game of "folf" may not be played at night.

In Montana - No item may be thrown across a street.

DID YOU KNOW? There are 54 state parks in Montana.

Beaver Creek Park, south of Havre, comprised of 10,000 acres, is one of the largest county parks in the nation.

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“ T h e H u n g r y M o n t a n a n” ROY

ARE YOU THE WEAKEST LINK? Below are four (4) questions. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately.

OK, let's find out just how clever you really are.

Ready?

GO!!! (scroll down) First Question: You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

Answer: If you answer that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person, you take his place, you are second!

RUDYARD

Try not to screw up in the next question.

To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took for the first question.

Second Question: If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how is it possible to overtake the LAST person?

You're not very good at this are you?

Third Question: Very tricky math! Note: This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator.

Try it.

SACO

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000.

Now add 10. What's the total?

Scroll down for answer.

Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't believe it?

Check with your calculator!

Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right?

Fourth Question: Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2.

Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

Answer: Nunu? NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary. Read the question again.

If you got them all wrong, you ARE the WEAKEST LINK!!

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE HERE? HUNGRY FOR MORE?

Watch for the Fall 2014 Edition of the Hungry Montanan, coming to a business near you!

This Spring 2014 edition can be found online at www.TriciasTrader.com.

Additional copies available by calling 406-379-2377 or emailing Tricia’s Trader at adsales@triciastrader.com.

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W h e r e t o E AT, S L E E P a n d D R I N K i n t h e h e a r t o f M o n t a n a !

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Down A Mediterranean island.

Known as the "heart of Montana".

Home of a world famous grocery store.

"The Town on the Square" Once known as Bullhook .

Spring 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . ."The . . . . . . . . .Heartbeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Hungry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 Montanan A Mediterranean

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The Swap Shop in WolfPoint is a Pawn Broker and carries a great variety of things: kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.'s, too much to mention it all.

Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point, Mt. 406-653-1410. 2-I

Handymen and women, Independent contractors needed throughout Montana for Home Preservation work, snow removal, grass mowing and odd jobs. Building a list of names for future work. Visit http:// www.moosedriver.com/Home_ Preservation.php for more information and to sign up. 2-I

Now Buying: All Kinds of Raw Fur, skinned or unskinned. Coyotes--Red Fox--Badgers--Raccoons-Muskrats--Bobcats.

Thunder Mountain Fur Co., Larry DiLulo.

12610 Paradise Valley Rd., Chinook, MT. (406) 357-2894.

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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 2-I

February 5, 2014.....................................................................Volume XII Issue 3............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader 12 2000 Country Club Road * Turner, MT 59542 Phone 800-756-1817 Email: office@kimmel-kreations.com www.TriciasTrader.com FAX: 888-796-8498

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Help Wanted: Glasgow Stockyards is looking for a full time yard employee.

For more information, call 406-228-9306.

2-I For Sale: 2+ bedroom 1 full bath Malta ranch style home w/ open living area and has been consistently updated including the exterior. The large yard, brick fireplace, garage, proximity to schools and city park are all additional amenities that add value to this modest home! Asking $115,000 (140BL6) 406-654-2273 www. missouririverrealty.com 2-I

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~~~~~ For Sale: 2007 Layton Bumper Pull camper trailer, sleeps 8, side bump-out, 26 ft long, asking $11,500 OBO. 1995 AlpenLite Pickup camper, 9 ft, fits 8 ft box, $6,000 OBO. 406-350-1742 or 538-7582. 2-I

*No photocopied entry forms allowed.

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For Sale: Looking for that durable long-lasting balebed, flatbed, bale handler, carry all? Call Smith's Repair 9542564 your local Krogmann dealer, located in Roy and Malta. Manufacturing the best quality since 1989. 2-I Stretch's Pizza in Malta has the variety of great tasting food to make everyone happy. Our banquet room is available for any occasion, and for those people that have everything we have gift cards. 140. S. 1 E., Malta. 406-654-1229. 1-II 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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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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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 mi., $7,000 OBO; '87 Lincoln 6dr. Limo, some body damage, 75k mi, $3,500 OBO. Call 406-654-7794. 2-I Attention!

Attention! qualityriflescopes.com will be at the Williston Gun Show Feb. 21, 22, 23; Nightvision, Thermal, Quality optics, Tactical Accessories, Survival gear, and much more. Mention this ad and recieve $5 off purchase of $50 or more. 2-I For Sale: Certified noxious weed free winter wheat straw.

Baled in large round bales, with 3 1/2 wraps of net wrap.

250 ton of 2013 crop and 300 ton 2012 crop $40/ton.

2012 crop CRP hay 65 ton. Crested wheat grass/ alfalfa mix $70/ton. Delivery available for $3.25 per loaded mile, semi loads only. Call Jason 406-945-3808.

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Date

Thu. Feb. 13 1pm

Sale info.

WITTKOPP ANGUS at Glasgow Stockyards Glasgow, MT Home 406-485-3552, Cell 974-3552

Wed. BULLS OF THE BIG SKY Feb. 17 at Billings Livestock Commision 1pm Billings, MT

Simmental, Angus and SimAngus www.bullsofthebigsky.com For Sale: INDIAN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Buckskin ~ Saddles USA Old Timer Knives Knife/Scissor Sharpening, Custom Framing, Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ 11-I:2-II#1

Wed. MASTER ANGUS Mar. 26 at Bear Paw Livestock 1pm Chinook, MT

406-357-2265 or 680-7483 www.masterangus.com Wed. NISSEN ANGUS Apr. 2 at Bear Paw Livestock 1pm Chinook, MT

Lunch at Noon

406-357-3534 or 357-2643 www.nissenangus.com Thu. BOWLES J5 REDS Apr. 3 at Glasgow Stockyards 1pm Glasgow, MT

406-357-3125 or 539-3100 or 539-2102 www.facebook.com/BowlesJ5Reds Mon. Apr. 7 1pm

R. MATH FARMS ANGUS SALE At the ranch, Whitewater MT. Bob Math 406-674-5562

Thu. NORTHERN PREMIER ANGUS Apr. 10 at Bear Paw Livestock Chinook, MT 406-262-2347 Wed. MILK RIVER ANGUS Apr. 16 at Bear Paw Livestock Chinook, MT

Clayton Hofeldt 406-945-0850 Wed. SHIPWHEEL CATTLE Dec. 2014 at the Clear Creek Ranch Chinook, MT 406-357-2492 www.ShipwheelCattle.com Private BIM & JANAS STRAUSER RED ANGUS Treaty 66 Ranch Havre, MT 406-394-3519 www.66ranch.com Private BAR STAR CATTLE Treaty Polled/Horned Hereford Bulls Loma, MT

Chad Murnin 406-399-7811 or 739-4303 wwwfacebook.com/barstarcattle Keep watching this section for upcoming Sales!

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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,

I’ve heard you say to never give collectors access to your checking account. Does that include payments with a debit card too? ~Susan Dear Susan,

Absolutely! If you’re doing something like scheduling utility payments to come through your debit card or out of your personal checking account, that’s perfectly fine. But collectors are looking to get as much as they can on a bad, late debt. Never, under any circumstances, give them electronic access to your account.

I’ve been doing financial counseling for a long time now, and I’ve seen numerous situations where collectors have taken more than the agreed-upon amount from someone’s account once they gained access. This sleazy move left people without the money to pay their rent, the electric bill or even groceries.

In fairness, the collection business does have a few good people in it, but it also has a high percentage of people who are scum—especially on the credit card side of collections. Some of them will lie and even make threats. It’s a huge problem.

There are other, much safer ways to handle these kinds of situations. Send a money order overnight or wire the cash to them. You can also send a cashier’s check. Some folks have even used a pre-paid debit card that isn’t attached to any of your accounts. This isn’t my favorite way to handle things, but it’s better than giving them the opportunity to clean you out and mess you over!. ~Dave DEAR DAVE,

I’m a little worried about investing in the market due to volatility. Are there safer investments? ~Matt Dear Matt,

You’re right; the market is volatile. It’s not a volatile as some things, but you have to remember that anywhere there’s money to be made—including long-term investing—there are ups and downs.

For instance, I like real estate. It’s not as volatile as the stock market, but there are no guarantees.

We experienced that big dip over the last few years, and it was probably one of largest dips ever in the real estate market, except for the Great Depression.

Aside from real estate, I also like mutual funds. When it comes to these, one way to smooth out the volatility of the market is through diversification. That means you spread your money around instead of investing in one or two things. That’s how I handle my mutual funds, and I recommend others do the same.

Spread your investments across these four types of mutual funds: growth, growth and income, aggressive growth and international.

I can’t say it enough, Matt. There are no guarantees when it comes to long-term investing. But diversification can help make the ride a little bit smoother! ~Dave

Help Wanted: General farm For Sale: Small square For Sale: Butcher hogs work, April through September, bales- grass, haybet, barley available year-round. Call 406No experience? - will train. mix. Call 406-383-4343. 2-I 895-2226 or 895-7019. 2-I:7-II Call 406-355-4488.

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For Sale: '73 El Camino, $1000. '76 El Cam for parts $500. '72 Ford SuperVan $800.

BN '72 Int'l 2-1/2T CrewCab flatbed, lift gate, winch $1500.

'65 Dodge 1/2T p.u. 4spd, 318, $1000. '55 Chev. 4-dr Sedan 6 cyl. $4000. '73 Dodge 3/4T 4x4 p.u. $1000. '81 Chev. 4x4 1/2T 4-spd $1500. '47 Dodge 4 dr.

Sedan $3000. '64 Rambler 4-dr.

6 cyl. $1000. '77 Chev. Blazer 4x4 Auto V8 needs trans, $1500. OBO on any or all.

Must sell. 406-301-1986. 2-I

Western Styles Salon: Come on in for hair, nails and tanning. We carry Iso, Matrix, Hempz, Paul Mitchell, Kenra, tea tree, Crew, Joico, and China Glaze products.

Malta, Mt. 406-654-2072. 1-II ON SALE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Mega Quilter, Blind Hem Commercial machine in commercial stand, one of a kind Singer Feather Weight, and many, many more. CHECK IT OUT AT JOE'S SEWING MACHINE CENTER, 813 9th Street South, Great Falls, 406727-8412 or 406-750-0797. 2-I

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