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10th Annual Chinook SUGARBEET FESTIVAL ~ Sept. 26-28 ~ Honey Bees “The Angels of Agriculture”! ....3-day Event! ... Visit SugarBeetFest.com

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Season Blow Out!!!!

RC Aluminum - ATV & Snowmobile Trailers, driver on-drive off open $2,375 & Tilt bed, 2 place $1,750.

Bass Auction Company, 2456 Truck Bypass, Lewistown, MT. (406) 538-8709. http:// www.bassauctionco.com 8-II 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 406-453-7299 Big Sky Pipe And Design, Great Falls.

Call TODAY and Ask for our free catalog. Visit Us Online http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html/ 5-I:9-II

MILTON B. OCUMPAUGH ESTATE & DEANNA OCUMPAUGH

AUCTION

Over 200 Rifles, Shotguns & Handguns, Western Gear, Coins & Antiques

Saturday, September 20th, 2014 • 9:00 a.m.

Stage Stop Inn Convention Center • 1005 Main Ave. N., Choteau, MT (Choteau, MT is located 55 miles NW of Great Falls on Highway 89)

Preview: Friday, September 19th • 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Selling 200 +/- antique firearms including:

Winchester 1885 Deluxe High Wall .38-55 Special Order Target, 32” #4 bbl Win. 65 .25-20, rare Win. 1876 .45-60, nice Win. Mdls. 1895, 1892, 1894 Win 1885 Win. Mdls. 1890, 43 and 55 Sharps Meacham .45-70, 14 # Remington 725 & some Rolling Blocks Marlin Mdls. 1889, 1893, 1894 Win 1876 Colt DA revolvers & pistols Reising Arms .22 auto, ca. 1920 Civil War Muskets Trap Door Springfields Sharps Meacham WW II Nazi Memorabilia Large Silver Coin Collection Western Gear; Antiques & Collectibles

Live internet bidding @ www.ShobeAuction.com

Colt .32-20

Colt .357

Double action. Excellent condition!! Early make with large hammer spur.

Sale day phone numbers

Jayson 406-366-5125 • Kyle 406-366-0472 Nick 406-451-3899 Complete Catalog online @ ShobeAuction.com

www.ShobeAuction.com • 406-538-5125

For Sale: 500 Tons of 50% Brome Grass & 50% Timothy Grass mix in round bales.

Very beautiful hay! Trucking avail. Thompson Cattle Co. (406) 670-6551.

8-II:11-I Help Wanted: Pizza Pro is currently hiring for all positions.

Will work with college class schedules. Apply in person at 126 4th Ave., Havre. 8-II

Lot For Sale: Vacant lot on Post Road, Havre. 1.27 acres. $17,500. Call Havre Hi-Line Realty (406) 945-9039 or 9040. 8-II Malta Tire Factory: Ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs. Malta Tire, Hwy 2 West, Malta.

406-654-2120.

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CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds!

Advertising Info............... 14 Bill’s Food Corner........... 21 Comic............................. 16 Conservative Cow Dr...... 15 Dave Says...................... 18 Lady & the Ranch........... 13 Laugh Lines.................... 16 Money Talks...................... 9 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup..............11 Senior Menus................. 21 Subscriptions.................. 14 “Things to Know”.............. 4

See pg 14 for deadlines, rates & to place an ad!

Paid Classified Rates: Classified, $10 up to 8 lines $1 per line each add’l 13 lines maximum. $5 bold, $5 boxed Runs two issues.

Ask about FREE Classifieds!

Need a building moved? Call Dan at 379-2320. 8-I:10-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~~~~~

8-I:10-II Attention Ruger Collectors!

Super Blackhawk 44 mag.

Old model, tuned action and trigger. Custom grips, dark walnut. $800 OBO. 406535-4833 or 366-0976. 9-I

For Sale: 1991 Case 7140 tractor w/front-wheel assist, power shift, 4300 hours.

Call (406) 567-2226. 9-I

Malta’s 46th Annual Wagon Train gathering Aug. 27. Hub camp N. of Malta, no moving needed 'til Mon. morn, when we finish MRWT on Labor Day w/parade thru Malta. Bring horse, wagon, or both. Maps available at WestSide, Little Ott’s, or The Stockman wk of Aug. 25. Love to see new faces and the ‘old’ ones as well. Qs? Facebook, email mrwtrain@ yahoo.com or 654-2393. 8-II

FBR

Fort Benton Realty

Office/Business Building-Fort Benton 1344 total ft, spacious entry way, 5 offices, drive-thru window, security system, paved parking, landscaped and separate garage/ storage building, all on one-third acre, good visibly access, numerous business or office possibilities! 1510 St Charles Street, Fort Benton$282,000Call Pade:899-9378 Q’sMotel and Home- Big Sandy

Free Cookie with your meal when you mention this ad! At Grateful Bread, lower level of the Atrium Mall in Havre. 9-I

Paying CASH: Scrap Gold jewelry, Silver coins, and Sterling flatware.

Havre Coin Shop & More 406390-1761 or 390-1055. 8-II

Eight room motel with laundry/utility room. Each room has a queen and double bed ,TV, WIFI ,Dish-T.V, and re-shingled roof. Home built in 1982, 5 bedroom , 3 bathroom, finished basement, outside deck, large double garage and a fenced in patio. Entire property is landscaped and has easy access and onto U.S. Hwy 87. Steady occupancy- great during the hunting season! Nice income and ROI. Call Shane Ophus(406)3782675 $325,000 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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THINGS TO KNOW: Sept. 12-13, Fri. & Sat.: LADIES ADVANCE, 5th Ave. Christian Church, Havre. We are gearing up for a weekend of fellowship with other Christian women to share God’s word, food, laughter and fun. To do this we need help; at the Welcome Center there is a sign-up sheet for the various committees.

FMI or questions, call Fern @ 265.5035 or 945.2270.

Sept. 14, Sun.: ROAST BEEF MEAL and all the Trimmings! 1pm, Harlem Senior Center. $10 for age 12+, $5 for under 12. Everyone welcome!

Sept. 27-29, Fri.-Sun.: 10th ANNUAL SUGARBEET FESTIVAL, Chinook, MT, featuring Honey Bees: The Angels of Agriculture. For more information visit chinookmontana.org. Sponsored by the Chinook Chamber of Commerce.

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

For Sale: Steel framed Metal buildings! All sizes.

Agricultural, Commercial, Carports, Sheds, Barns.

Financing is available, OAC. Visit our website at www. montanasteelcorp.com or call us at 406-697-2486.

Custom designs or choose from standard sizes! 5-I:10-II

For Sale: Leather team driving harness w/ headstalls & reins; leather single driving harness, no headstall, just reins; custom carriage, 4 wheel disc brakes, black powder coat, seats 8 adults. Antique doctor's buggy, good wooden wheels; homemade one-horse sleigh; Will sell package of horses, harness, carriage, buggy, saddles and trailer to good home. 406-230-8018. 9-I For Sale: 4 reg. Norwegian Fjord horses: 20 yr old well broke team, gelding & mare; 10 yr old gelding, has been ridden; 8 yr old filly. All very gentle. 2 saddles, like new; older 2-horse trailer. 406-230-8018. 9-I

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Tia Love Cosmetologist @ Polish To Perfection, 139 S. 2nd. St. E, Malta. One stop for hair, eyelash extensions, fills, tinting, perming, eyebrow tinting and waxing services.

Call 654-2799 or 3901216 or schedule @ www.

SCHEDULICITY.com 9-I For Sale: 1960 VW Beetle convertible. Good condition, rust free. New upholstery, new canvas top, vinyl headliner and boot. Scat click shift transmission, 2200 cc engine.

Porsche headers, dual Weber carbs & chromed engine.

Runs and looks great - daily driver with show quality potential. $9,995 email itsus@ itstriangle.com for photos 8-II

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For Sale: 600 Tons of 1st Cutting. Very clean, sprayed alfalfa, in 3x4x8 square bales.

Trucking avail. Thompson Cattle Co. (406) 670-6551.

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September 26th - 28th, 2014

Chinook, Montana

Vendors, Outdoor Movies, Car Show, Sugarbeet Growing Contest, Fun Run, Team Sorting, Honey Bee Bale Contest, Live Music, Contests, Parade, Barbeque, Drive-In Movie & more!

www.sugarbeetfest.com Fresh Fruit: Peaches, Pears, Flathead Cherries, Nectarines, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Blueberries, Huckleberries, Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Plums, and Apples. Case lots delivered from Cut Bank to Glasgow. Like us on Facebook for specials and availability. Wicks Trading Post. Phone 406-292-4868. 9-I

Help Wanted: The Waterhole Saloon in Stanford is looking for a cook and bartender.

Excellent pay. Fun place to work! Call (406)380-0974. 9-I

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Be sure to thank these Sponsors of this article!

Havre: Loving our Treasures FESTIVAL DAYS 2014 Fri.-Sun., September 19-21 Friday, September 19th 8 A.M.-8 P.M. Friends of the Library Book Sale (Library meeting room) NOON-6 P.M. Hi-Line Quilt Guild Festival of Quilts Show

(Mat Corner – Corner of 2nd Avenue & 2nd Street) 6 P.M. Pasma-Peck Dinner

(Eagles Club – no-host cocktails at 5pm) 6 P.M.-9 P.M. Big Sky Auto Club Memorial Car Show

(Independence Bank Parking Lot) 6 P.M.-Sun. 6 P.M. 48-Hour Softball Tournament (6th Avenue Softball Field) 7 P.M. HHS Volleyball vs. Browning (HHS Gym)

MSU-Northern Volleyball vs. Rocky Mountain College (MSU-Northern Gym)

Saturday, September 20th ALL DAY 48-Hour Softball Tournament (6th Avenue Softball Field) 7 A.M.-2 P.M. Kiwanis Pancakes (Eagles Club) 8 A.M.-Noon S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y. Market (Town Square Area) 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Havre Rifle & Pistol Club Sight-In Days

(Rifle Range on Badland Road) 10 A.M. Havre Festival Days Parade 10 A.M.-4 P.M. “Run” of Special Trains

(Frank DeRosa Railroad Museum) 10 A.M.-6 P.M. Hi-Line Quilt Guild Festival of Quilts Show

(Mat Corner – Corner of 2nd Avenue & 2nd Street)

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Saturday, September September 19-21, 2014

20th (continued)

FESTIVAL DAYS SCHEDULE

11 A.M.-6 P.M. Havre Festival Days Commercial Products & Craft Friday, September 19

Show Northern Fairgrounds) 8 A.M.-8 P.M. Friends of the Library Book(Great Sale (Library meeting room) 11:00 A.M.- 3P.M. BBQ & Meet the Candidates NOON-6 P.M. Hi-Line Quilt Guild Festival of Quilts Show (Pepin Park) (Mat Corner – Corner of 2 Avenue & 2 Street) 6 P.M. Pasma-Peck Dinner NOON-4 P.M. Custom Collision (Eagles Club – no-host cocktails at 5pm)Repair Car Show, Barbecue & 6 P.M.-9 P.M. Big Sky Auto Club Memorial Car Show

Burn Out (Custom Collision Repair) (Independence Bank Parking Lot) NOON-5 P.M. Friends 6 P.M.-Sun. 6 P.M. 48-Hour Softball Tournamentof the Library Book Sale (6 Avenue Softball Field)

7 P.M. HHS Volleyball (Library vs. Browning Meeting Room) (HHS Gym) 2 P.M. MSU-Northern Volleyball vs. Carroll College MSU-Northern Volleyball vs. Rocky Mountain College (MSU-Northern Gym) (MSU-Northern Gym) 3 P.M. E-1 Towing Demolition Derby Saturday, September 20 ALL DAY 48-Hour Softball Tournament (Great Northern Fairgrounds) (6th Avenue Softball Field) 67 A.M.-2 P.M. MAT Death by Chocolate Sponsorship Drive Gala P.M. Kiwanis Pancakes (Eagles Club) of Friends Fundraiser 8 A.M.-Noon S.A.T.U.R.D.A.Y. Market (Town Square Jude Area) Gym) (St. 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Havre Rifle & Pistol Club Sight-In Days 7:30 P.M. (Rifle Range Glacier Nationals Hockey vs. Great Falls on Badland Road) 10 A.M. Havre Festival Days Parade (Havre Ice Dome) 10 A.M.-4 P.M. “Run” of Special Trains th

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10 A.M.-6 P.M. 11 A.M.-6 P.M. 11:00 A.M.- 3P.M.

(Frank DeRosa Railroad Museum) Hi-Line Quilt Guild Festival of Quilts Show (Mat Corner – Corner of 2nd Avenue & 2nd Street) Havre Festival Days Commercial Products & Craft Show (Great Northern Fairgrounds) BBQ & Meet the Candidates (Pepin Park) Custom Collision Repair Car Show, Barbecue & Burn Out (Custom Collision Repair) Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, September 21st

ALL 48-Hour Softball Tournament NOON-4DAY P.M. (6th Avenue Softball Field) NOON-5 P.M. 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Havre Rifle & Pistol Club Sight-In Days

(Rifle Range on Badland Road) 11 A.M.-4 P.M. Havre Festival Days Commercial Products & Craft

Show (Great Northern Fairgrounds) NOON–4 P.M. Hi-Line Quilt Guild Festival of Quilts Show

(Mat Corner – Corner of 2nd Avenue & 2nd Street) NOON-5 P.M. Friends of the Library Book Sale (Library Meeting Room) 1 P.M. Festival Run/Walk – Registration - Noon

(RC Model Flying Club) 3 P.M. Drawings for North Central Montana Shrine Club

Beef Raffle (Location TBD)

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Retired. 1983 JD 7720 combine $6,500, 1985 Case 8500 45ft air seeder $6,300, 1993 Wilmar 80ft propelled sprayer with new engine $21,200.

Call 406-525-3629.

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For Sale: Hesston 6550 Windrower. 16' header. Diesel engine. A/C. Asking $10,900.

Just in out of the field. Runs great!

Call Larry 406-390-1803. 8-II

Need Insulation? Contact Darrell Carney for your foam insulation jobs.

Certified applicator.

406654-7017 or 390-4156. 8-II

Hickel Water Well Drilling: Free Estimates, Wells Drilled & Cleaned, Pump Sales & Service. Call 406-383-4363 (h) or 390-6254 (c).

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Wanted: Travel trailer, good condition, 28' or larger, bumper or fifth wheel hitch, must have slide out(s). 406-4780389, kenski@nemont.net. 9-I

Help Wanted: The Waterhole Saloon is looking for a cook.

No experience necessary.

Full-time or part-time.

Call 406-380-0974.

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E G S E LI LDING I IN U B OV Dan: M 379-2320

RELOCATE YOUR BUILDING!

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Money Talks

Complements of Greg Dugdale Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Havre, Montana

GAO REPORT REVEALS WHY PEOPLE CLAIM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS EARLY Why would people choose to claim Social Security retirement benefits at the earliest possible age of 62, rather than waiting until their full retirement age (66 to 67 for anyone born in 1943 or later), when doing so would reduce their monthly benefit by as much as 30%? There are many reasons, according to a recent General Accounting Office report titled, “Challenges for Those Claiming Social Security Benefits Early and New Health Coverage Options,” including work-related and demographic factors.

The blue-collar blues The study compared workers in a variety of positions and industries--farming, construction, sales, professional, and managerial, among others--and found that blue-collar workers were much more likely to claim early retirement benefits than others. This may be due to the fact that bluecollar work is typically more physically demanding, and therefore progressively harder as people age.

For example, 54% of men in farming jobs claimed benefits at age 62, compared with just 26% of men in managerial positions. Eight out of 10 male farmers claimed their benefits before reaching full retirement age, compared with a little more than half of all managers, both male and female.* Employment status impact A person’s employment status also revealed significant differences in the timing of claims. Full-time workers were approximately 30% less likely to claim early. By contrast-and perhaps not surprisingly--those who said they were retired or unemployed were more likely to tap their Social

Security early.

Interestingly, those with long work histories--at least 35 years of earnings--were 38% more likely to claim their benefits early than were those with shorter work spans.

Other factors The study revealed several other factors that contributed to early claims of benefits: • Education: Those with less than a college degree were 23% more likely to claim early than were those with at least a college education.

• Marital status: Widowed individuals were generally more likely to claim their benefits before reaching full retirement age compared with married, divorced/ separated, or partnered couples.

• Life expectancy: Those who thought they had a strong chance of living past age 75 were significantly more likely to delay their benefits when compared to those with lower longevity expectations.

Financial benefits of waiting According to the GAO’s research, delaying Social Security resulted in a stronger financial position in retirement. Households with an individual who delayed benefits until at least full retirement age received a median income that was 45% higher than households who took benefits early. Similarly, total wealth in households where someone delayed benefits until at least full retirement age was 25% higher than in households with someone who claimed early. *The study did not report findings for female farmers.

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, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2012.

Aircraft maintenance, annual inspections, aircraft rebuilds.

Call Grabofsky Aviation (406)697-8470, located in Turner, Montana. 9-I

For Sale: 1998 John Deere 9610 combine. Low hours, one season on new drive tires, excellent condition. For more info, call 406-379-2640. 8-II

For Sale: 2,000 Tons of Crop Tour! Wondering what For Sale: 2002 Polaris ATV 3x4x8 square alfalfa mix the Crop Tour emblem in the 400 4x4 $1,650. Call Larry hay. New crop, fresh hay, corner of some of those ads at Red’s 406-265-9595. 8-II NOT CRP. Trucking avail. are? Tell your advertisers you Thompson Cattle Co. saw them in the 2014 Tricia's R&G Quality Feeds: R&G (406) 670-6551. 8-II:11-I Trader Crop Tour! 8-II:9-II Manufacturer Starter, brown, creep, Bull, heifer, fattening, winter rations. Creep has Chelates, 3 size pallets. We steamroll/Dryroll. Can add soy bean oil to rations for extra energy. Use our grain or yours.

Protein tubs. Favorites? All Visit www.triciastrader.com now natural 22% tub or 28% tub, no animal by products. Dealer to see the NEW FEATURES!!

-Amberwave hopper bins. 654us to learn how your ad in Tricia’s Trader also gives you a 1530, 515 S. 1st. E., Malta. 8-II Call strong online presence, even if you don’t have a website.

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Wheat Midge Project Gets Attention

by Jeanie Sigaard The orange blossom wheat midge is a tiny insect with a voracious appetite for wheat, capable of causing a 90 percent or more crop loss.

It burst onto the scene in Montana in 2006 in Flathead County with an estimated 1.5 million dollars in spring wheat yield losses.

Montana State University and wheat producers have joined forces to monitor the spread of the midge using a trap lined with a sticky substance and baited with a female pheromone. Six Montana Ag Research Centers and twenty-six MSU Extension offices are participating by placing traps in various locations across the state.

Dr. Joyce Eckhoff, Professor of Agronomy, EARC, says there is another way to spot a potential problem. “Stand in your field at sundown; that’s when they swarm. If you see more than one insect per six heads, you have a problem.”

The adult midge lays its eggs on the spring wheat head and once hatched, the larva feed on the kernels, causing extensive damage from boot (when the head begins to swell) to flowering or anthesis, during kernel development. Because the destruction occurs inside the wheat head, Dr. Joyce Eckhoff explains the external damage is difficult to see and a wheat midge monitoring project grower may not know there is a problem. at the Joint Dryland Ag Day in Sidney on July 1, 2014.

The result is cracked, shriveled, aborted kernels, low seed weight and quality. To further complicate matters, wheat midge eggs can remain dormant in the soil for 5-13 years, according to Debra Waters, biological science technician.

Control methods currently being researched include planting wheat early, the use of a parasitic wasp, which studies show to be 25-40 percent successful, as well as a midge tolerant variety of wheat used sparingly because of fears the insect will develop a tolerance. Waters advises not using chemical controls unless the grower is at an economic threshold because timing of application is critical.

More information about the midge can be found at http://pestweb. montana.edu/, a website developed in part by the Orange Blossom Wheat Midge Monitoring Project, to share information on the location and quantity of wheat midge populations so wheat producers are able to assess the risk in their area.

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Don Eklund Estate & Linda Eklund Reduced! Malta 3 bay self-service car wash on a commercial lot w/numerous upgrades that include new pumps, furnace, water softener and steel roof. $83,000 (155JL6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 9-I

Montana Antique & Collector Tractor

AUCTION

Saturday, Sept. 27th, 2014 • 10 a. m.

N. Main Street, Shawmut, MT (Shawmut is 75 miles NW of Billings and 16 miles E. of Harlowton, MT on Hwy. 12)

AC Model G

1948 Earthmaster C

1942 JD LI

Leader IXB-5

Selling 70+ Tractors featuring: John Deere, Leader, Case, MM, Farmall, CO-OP, Earthmaster, Oliver, Waterloo, Allis-Chalmers, Ford, Massey Harris & Massey Ferguson.

The majority are fully restored and in running condition.

50 +/- cast iron implement seats • Assorted parts and a few parts tractors

Collector Cars include:

1978 Cadillac Eldorado • 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 1954 Packard Cavalier • 1983 Olds Hurst

A bsolute Auction - everything sells to the highest bidder.

1941 JD L

1939 Case RC

MM Z

1950 Waterloo Bronco

Live Internet Bidding!

Owners: Don Eklund Estate & Linda Eklund Shawmut, MT • 406-632-4247

View entire list and photos @

www.ShobeAuction.com

Lewistown, Montana • 406-538-5125

For Sale: Alfalfa-Crested Wheat hay, round bales 1500-1600#. Call 306-2675711 or 306-267-4548. 8-II

Corner Lot For Sale: 1731 11th St West, Havre, Mt. 59501.

Well, septic and power. For details call 907-317-1703. 9-I

For Sale: Horses: Paints & Quarter horses, all ages, large & beautiful colors, several palomino paints, palomino stud, many on website: 4cspainthorses.com. South Wolf Point. 406-525-3455 7-I:12-II

For Sale: 2012 JD Swather, A400 with an 896 16 ft. header. Less than 400 hrs on tractor and less than 300hrs on header. Stored inside, Excellent shape. $100,000.

Call 406-390-4755.

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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. '87 Lincoln 6dr. Limo, some body damage, 75k mi, $2,500 OBO. '60 Farm Jeep all there needs everything $900 OBO Call 406-654-7794. 8-II

The Last Hurrah

by Shelley Chauvet VonStein, Big Sandy, Montana

PLLC

Real Estate: Check out this week's ad, pg 3, to see our latest listings. You can also see up to date information at fbrealty.com or stop by our office Fort Benton Realty, 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946.

8-II For Sale: 3 bed house. Modern kitchen, island gas range, wall oven, dishwasher, kitchen & dining room. 1.5 bath, laundry, full basement, partial finish w/4 egress windows. 2688 sq ft.

2 large decks front and back, aluminum/vinyl windows, metal roof. Huge front & back yards, (4 lots), storage shed, treed, comfortable, rural setting in Harlem, Mt. Bear Paw Montana Realty 406-357-2111.

9-I FREE CLASSIFIEDS are back! We wanted them back as much as you did! ONE FREE CLASSIFIED AD PER ISSUE per household for Items for Sale, Wanted, Garage Sales, Help Wanted etc. Will run for two issues. Business listings, auto dealers, services provided, land/ housing, and all other categories may still advertise for the low rate of $10 per 2 issues. Call 800-756-1817 for details! x

Guitars of Montana: Band/ Orch.Rentals/Sales-Educator appr. instrumts. Am. Guild guitars.

Bluegrass/Ukuleles.

BOSS effects. Spec. orders welcome. We ship! #2 5th St. S., Great Falls, 453-4998/ Bing at 1-877-566-2224. www. guitarsofmontana.com 3-II:9-I

The race was on this past week to pack as much as we could into the short amount of time we had left until school starts. I guess you could say that it was our last hurrah! We headed up to the mountains to gather the group of cattle and pull the bulls from the herd. The bulls have been with the cows for 60 days already, so it time for them to come home. A major rain storm was in the forecast, so we were hustling to get it done because the rain would make the roads impossible to travel with a pickup and trailer.

The clouds were so low and it felt like rain was close. We gathered the cows and trailed them to the corral.

We needed to sort the bulls from the group and get them into the trailers to go home. By this time of the summer, the bulls are usually pretty cooperative.

They are tired and they know their work is done and it is time for them to call it a day. The first group moved in the loading area with little fuss.

They all got a long and quietly walked together down the fence into to the small opening of the trailer.

One by one . . . they jumped up and in . . . bidding their mountain retreat goodbye. Today is their last hurrah!

What’s the best and safest place for a 4 year old to be when Mom is helping to sort the bulls? Supervising from a fence top position!!

We sorted another group of bulls away from the cows. These two weren’t nearly as good of friends as the first. Or perhaps, they sensed today was their last hurrah for the season, and they figured they would go down fighting!

Either way, two tons of fighting bull flesh is nothing to mess with. They circled and spun, pushing each other into the fence . . . clearing all smart humans out of the way!

The fence is the obvious safety zone for people of all ages!!! Run Shane Run!!

After they pummeled one another for a few more rounds, we were able to split them up and they earned separate, solo travel arrangements!

We loaded the last bulls just in time. The weather was changing fast . . . a few rain drops turned into a lot of rain drops!

With bulls, horses, and kids packed up . . . it was time to get going.

So glad the weather held out long enough for us to get everything done . . . we would have hated to miss this . . . our final big work day before school starts . . . the Last Hurrah! ~Lady & the Ranch

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

An August Rain

My feelings about rain began when I was a kid. We ranched on the sagebrush plains of eastern Montana and during the 15 years we called Ingomar home we droughted out twice.

I was too young to understand the emotional toll on my father as trucks carried our cows to greener pastures, but I have since learned the cow business is not the place for the faint of heart.

Fortunately, I also remember the euphoric times when it did rain and I watched Dad stand on the front porch sucking in every glorious moment knowing grass would follow thereby keeping our operation afloat another year. Hence, even 50 years later, when it rains I’m smiling on the inside.

I must admit, the rains of last spring tested me.

Although I kept my thoughts to myself, there were moments when I wondered if the rain would ever stop. The grass on the butte behind my house, grass which I never expected to ever grow above my ankles, was waist high and still growing. July came and just like every year since God created heaven and earth, the rains stopped, the grass turned brown and the coffee shop conversation flipped from floods to fire suppression. The summer heat has not been extreme and on July 19th Billings

set a new official weather record. It has been over two years since the temperature broke the 100 degree mark. As we dried our way into August, once again I began to wonder if it would ever rain again. Then it did.

Thursday evening the trophy wife and I were fixing dinner as we watched the heavy clouds swallow the east face of the Beartooth Mountains. Getting darker by the moment, this was not going to be a quick summer cloudburst. Instead, the air felt like it was going to set in and really rain. As the drizzle started, I found myself standing on my new porch sucking in every glorious moment knowing fall grass would follow the rains. Rain, especially August rain, brings a peaceful optimism to those weary of battling the summer heat. It is as if God is reminding us there is a reward as we near harvest; be it grass, calves, corn, wheat, or sugar beets. There is always hope and this brings me to my point.

American liberty is trapped in a century long drought.

The wealth redistribution principles of Marx infected our nation in the late 1800s and political party “A” wholly endorses that philosophy. Sadly, the cocktail caucus of political party

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Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point, Mt. 406-653-1410. 9-I

House Bid-sold as is: 1201 2nd Ave. S. (Lots 1,2,3, & block 4, Millers 1st addn. to city of Glasgow. Older 2 story house, 3 bdrm, living, dining, bath & utility. Full unfinished bsmt.

Main floor appr 965 sq. ft. Pmt in full w/in 60 days of closing of bid. Closing date 9/15/14.

Mark bids "House Bid", submit to: Marvin Johnson, Box 373, Ft. Peck, MT 59233. Marvin 406-526-3633; Linda 406-228-2030. 8-II For Sale: Barely used color copier-scanner-printer-fax.

Purchased new in 2011, low copy count (less than 79k), on cpc maintenance agreement since purchased.

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“B” wholly endorses the principle of compromise so a majority of elected officials think the proper function of government is to take from each according to their deeds and give to each according to their needs. Pandering to voters with other people’s money is so intoxicating the small liberty caucus of party “B” is freedom’s last line of defense.

Program after program has imprisoned the producing class in debt, the non-producing class in dependency while the ruling class jets from coast to coast on golf vacations. America is rapidly becoming a two tier nation; the ruling class and the unwashed rendering it nearly impossible to move up the ladder.

Because I was raised in the cow business, I am hopelessly optimistic, so I think eventually the majority of Americans will join the liberty movement viewing government and its ruling class just as our founding fathers did in 1776. When we finally stand up and embrace freedom over freebies the ruling class will shrink into the shadows. Once again America will be free. When that day comes I imagine it will feel like an August rain and I expect to be standing on my porch sucking in every glorious moment.

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Steak

A waiter brings the customer the steak he ordered, but the waiter’s thumb is resting on the meat.

“Are you crazy?” yells the customer. “You bring my food with your hand on my steak?”

“What?” answers the waiter. “You want it to fall on the floor again?”

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For Sale: Round CRP bales.

RFV=94, Protein=9. Delivery available, 130 ton. $80/ ton. Located in Wolf Point, MT Call 406-942-0377. 9-I

Help Wanted: Looking for drivers and insiders.

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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 has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. His newest best-seller, Smart Money Smart Kids, was written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, and recently debuted at #1. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 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’m driving a 10-year-old car with 195,000 miles on it. The car needs $1,500 in repairs, and it’s worth $5,000. I have $40,000 in cash saved, $40,000 in investments and I make $80,000 a year. I also have $15,000 in student loan debt, but the only other thing I owe on is my house. Should I pay to repair the car or buy something else for $15,000? ~Dave Dear Dave,

Nice name! If you wrote a $15,000 check for a newer car and wrote a $15,000 check for the student loans, it would leave you with $10,000. I wouldn’t buy a $15,000 car in your situation. I’d buy a $10,000 car. You could sell your current car for around $3,500 if it needs repairs, combine that with your money and get a $13,500 car. Then, you could write a check and pay off the student loan.

With no car payment, no student loan payment and a good car, you can really lean into your budget. Think about it. You’d have no debt except for your home, and you could rebuild your savings in a hurry and be in really great shape in about six months. Plus, you’d have $15,000 sitting there in the meantime! ~Dave DEAR DAVE,

I have several rental properties, and lately I’ve been spending a ton of money remodeling them because I allow pets. Do you think I should begin refusing tenants with pets? ~Jim Dear Brian,

This is a tough one for me, because I have three dogs of my own. I’ve got a pug that’s older than dirt, a shih tzu with an attitude and the best golden retriever on the planet.

I love animals, and like you, I’ve got a lot of rental properties. But I don’t allow animals in my properties.

Some people have accused me of hating all animals except my own. I can tell you that’s not true. But the fact is a lot of people don’t take good care of their animals and keep an eye on them. It’s hard enough to find trustworthy, responsible renters these days, and if you add a dog or cat on top of that you’re just asking for trouble. I’ve had situations in the past where I had to spend $10,000 to clean up a house after a tenant had a dog or cat in there. They’ll chew things up, stain and stink things up, and tear things up. Sometimes you even have to replace the floorboards!

I had a lady offer me $10,000 deposit the other day on one of my properties, just so she could move in with her dog. I said no. It’s in all my leases now — no animals. I don’t allow them in at the beginning, and if one of my tenants gets one after they move in they either have to find a new home for the animal or move out themselves. At that point they’re in violation of the lease.

The problem is I really do have a heart for animals. I love them. But as a landlord who’s running a business, it just doesn’t make sense. ~Dave

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Malta Chamber of Commerce presents September Second Saturday event on Sept.13th from 10:00am-3:00pm @ Promises “His” Coffee & Cottage Shoppe in Malta. Please join us for food, music, art and vendors at this family fun event!

Vendors sign up by contacting the Chamber office at 654-1776 by the Wed. before the event to guarantee your space. 9-I 3 Sisters at 101 S. 1st St. E in Malta has something for everyone. Now selling doTerra oils, candy jars for any occasion, and fresh cut organic soaps. Come shop the little store on the corner with a big selection! 406-654-2529. 9-I Come into All Seasons Home Center @729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, with your measurements for your additions, pole barns, and your garage packages and see how we can accommodate you. Call 406-228-8288. 9-I

For Lease: Prime retail space at 39 1st Street, Havre MT. Great parking, utilities included. Call 945-2969. 8-II

For Sale: 36'x75' Butler steel building, red iron only.

Currently standing, can be dismantled, must be removed from location by Oct. 1, 2014.

Taking sealed bids.

May accept or reject any or all bids at any time. Send bids to Alan at PO Box 72, Turner, MT 59542.

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For Sale: 1999 Chev. 1 Ton, 454, 4 dr, loaded, single axle, 113k mi. with 2004 Lance 9.6 camper w/ slideout, loaded.

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Bill’s

Food Corner

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”!

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HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Last column we talked about making a bone broth for soup, and if you made it and used it I’m certain you noticed a definite improvement in flavor; as an added bonus, it was a lot healthier for you than just using commercial beef broth or water. Since I’m not confident that you all got involved with making a bone broth, in this column we are going to look at making ham and bean soup. Since beans take a fairly long time to cook, if we throw a ham hock in with them we will be creating a bone broth at the same time.

For most people cooking beans presents a variety of problems. Number 1, you never know how long it is going to take to cook them. Number 2, when you want them to stay intact for a salad they all cook to mush and when you want them to soften for a soup or refried beans they stay hard as a rock. Then, number 3, there is that annoying problem that happens in the lower bowel.

We will address these problems, but first let me explain that beans are a very healthy choice and should be included in our diet several times a week. They are chock full of the essential amino acids needed to build muscle, and they are loaded with both soluble and insoluble fiber (the latter being the culprit that causes that lower bowel problem). We talked about the benefits of fiber in an earlier column and explained that the regular use of beans in our diet will allow the body to adjust and reduce the problem of surplus gas. They also contain a good supply of phytochemicals (for the immune system) and antioxidants to fight inflammation.

Now, let’s address some of the problems in preparing beans for the table. First, we have to rinse and sort the beans as small clods of dirt and rocks can often make it through the cleaning and packaging process. The size and age of beans plus the environment they were stored in all have a bearing on how fast they will cook and, surprisingly, the water they are soaked in or cooked in will also have a bearing on how they will turn out. Beans that are soaked or cooked in water that is even a little acidic will take longer to cook, and, since the outer skin won’t soften because of the acid, they will eventually burst and turn to mush. So, to your soak water and cooking water you should add some salt and baking soda. The salt helps break the calcium bonds in the skin so that the skin can stretch and not burst, and the soda helps loosen the pectin so water can penetrate the starch and help during cooking to break down the insoluble fiber. (Remember, that’s the stuff that causes that lower bowel problem.) If you soak the beans before cooking they will cook more completely. You can soak them cold for 8 to 24 hours (if you think ahead--something I seldom do) or you can use the fast soak by bringing a pot of water to a boil, remove it from the heat, dump the beans in and let it soak for at least 1 hour. Or you can put them on the back of the stove and let them simmer most of the day.

Now, for the salt and soda you can use more in the soak water because you are going to rinse the beans and use fresh water to cook with. In the soak water I would use 1 Tbsp. salt & 1 tsp. soda per 2 cups of beans. In the cook water I would use 1 tsp. Salt & ¼ tsp. Soda (we do this because too much salt is bad for you and too much soda tastes like soap), and of course enough water to keep the beans covered. If you soak your beans before cooking you will reduce that lower bowel problem more than if you cook them without soaking first.

For the ham and bean soup, throw a ham hock into a pot of simmering water when you start your fast soak for your beans. In an hour rinse the beans with fresh water then add to the pot with the ham and cook at a slow simmer for another hour (you don’t want to add anything acidic to the pot until the beans are mostly cooked). Now you can add whatever vegetables you would like--celery, carrots and onions are common. For my taste all I want is a couple of onions cubed and about a quart of tomato juice, and adjust seasoning. It’s done whenever you say it’s done.

That’s because everybody likes a different texture for their beans. A long slow cook makes for a better pot of beans than a fast hard boil so start early and make a big pot because it always tastes better the next day.

For Sale: Two antique wagons with wood-spoke wheels with metal outer rims. '09 Rienell ski boat w/4.3L Volvo, 32 hrs on boat & motor - Like New! '05 Harley 1450 Dyna Low Rider motorcycle, 6,400 miles. Call (406) 945-1710. 9-I

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September 1 No Meal HAPPY LABOR DAY! September 2 Vegetable Beef Soup September 3 Chicken Fried Chicken September 4 Tater Tot Hotdish September 5 Tuna Hotdish September 6 Salad Bar September 8 Breakfast September 9 Chicken Noodle Soup September 10 Goulash September 11 Liver and Onions September 12 Salmon Loaf September 13 Meat Loaf SEPTEMBER 14TH Community Meal1:00 pm Roast Beef September 15 Hot Dogs September 16 Tomato Soup September 17 Indian Tacos September 18 Cook’s Choice September 19 Fish Sticks September 20 Chicken or Beef Enchiladas September 22 Hamburger Hotdish September 23 Broccoli/Cheese Soup September 24 Pork Chops September 25 Turkey Spaghetti Casserole September 26 BLTs September 27 Spaghetti September 29 Breakfast Casserols September 30 Potato Soup *All menus subject to change without prior notice. Pub. once/mo.

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Now Open: Robin's Roost in Malta. Located between the Lucky Bullet and Moore's Printing. Fashions for the curvy girl! We carry sizes small to 3xl. 8-II

B U Y- S E L L - T R A D E Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. JUST IN: Vintage Saturday Evening Post. 406-759-6472.

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John Deere, Leader, Case, MM, Farmall,CO-Op, Earthmaster, Oliver, Waterloo, Allis-Chalmers, Ford, Massey Harris & Massey Ferguson.

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Aerial and Ground Spraying: Contact SES Aviation for 15 years of professional commercial application. Call Scott at 406-249-0285 or Matt at 406-697-8470. 9-I

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Mfg. Business For Sale: Cross Creek Trading Co., manufacturing quality hunting products.

See w w w. c ro s s c re e k t r a d i n g . com Call 406-390-1803. 8-II For Sale: 6600 Combine, diesel, 1475 hours. $4,000 obo. Call 406-355-4279 or 788-3925. 9-I Huge Moving Sale! 2 Families Aug 23. Sat 7-1. Tools, Tack, Tractor with mower and auger, fencing tools and wire, furniture, Clothing and more.

No Early Birds Please! Open House for Home Sat 10- 3 9855 HWY 2 West Havre. 8-II(1) For Sale: 450 Tons of 30% alfalfa mix CRP hay in 3x4x8 squares. Trucking avail. Thompson Cattle Co. (406) 670-6551. 8-II:11-I For Sale: 2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 77,000 miles, Light Blue exterior, tan interiorSun roof- CD Player- Heated seats- power windows. Asking $8,999. Please contact Jennifer at (Cell) 406-945-7978. 9-I

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