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December 17, 2014 Volume XII Issue 24

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Home for Sale: Nice home in a charming town! 226 2nd St. NW, Rudyard, MT. 4 bed/1 bath. Open plan. Nice updates.

Lg Master Suite w/patio. New carpet. Woodstove. Heated triple garage/shop. PRICE REDUCED TO $72,000!

Call Jeanie Cole, Flynn Realty (406) 945-0931. 12-II For Sale: Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag.

3 screw model, tuned action and trigger. Custom grips. $700 OBO. 406-535-4833 or 366-0976.

11-I:12-II BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. JUST IN: The Tao of Teas. 406-759-6472. 12-II

Spare Change: Open 7 days a week through the holidays.

Get your holiday wrap, ribbon, bows and bags here. Come see the selection. 154 1st. Ave. E., Malta or call 654-1717. 12-I

Gift packs: Available at JR's Party Store just in time for the holiday season. We are located at 98 Highway 2 East (across from John Deere) in Glasgow or call 406-228-4622. 12-I

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CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds!

Advertising Info............... 16 Bill’s Food Corner........... 12 Bull Sale Calendar.......... 20 Comic..............................11 Conservative Cow Dr...... 25 Dave Says...................... 22 Laugh Lines.....................11 Market Report................... 9 Money Talks...................... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup..............11 Subscriptions.................. 16 “Things to Know”.............. 4

Montana Brand For Sale with like new iron. U hanging 4: LT - horse LR - cattle. $5,000 firm. Call (406) 535-9302 and leave a message. 12-I

For Sale: 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE, 4dr, excellent gas mileage, aluminum alloy wheels, dusk sensing headlights. $4,999.

Call (406)357-2311.

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For Sale: Grass Alfalfa Round Bales $135/T. Alfalfa Round Bales $145/T. 4x4x8 alfalfa square bales $145/T. All prices delivered to Malta area. Semi loads only.406-450-3305. 12-II

See pg 16 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!

For Sale: 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium, 31K, factory warranty, heated seats, panoramic power moon roof, $20,975.

Call (406)357-2311.

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Promises: 578 Living Water Ct., Malta. Many distinctive gifts available. Real flame fire places, soda makers, and more. Come on in and check out all your options. 6542380 open 7am-6pm 12-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. '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.

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FBR Fort Benton Realty

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 $47,500 Q’s Motel Big Sandy- 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)378-2675 $325,000 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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THINGS TO KNOW: Dec. 25, Thurs.: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Best Wishes to your and yours from Tricia’s Trader.

First and Third Mon. of the Month.: HAVRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLMeadowlark Estates, 4113 9th St. W., Havre 6:30pm-8:00pm. More info call Barbara Fell, 390-8045. Open to all denominations.

Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read!

Call 379-2377 or email office@kimmel-kreations.com

For Sale: Cozy Malta 3 bedroom home with a long term renter in place! The basement is unfinished, however it has great possibilities. Property includes a large fenced backyard and is located on a corner lot. Reduced to $32,500!

(138GE6) 406-654-2273 MissouriRiverRealty.com 12-II

For Sale: 1,000 tons of alfalfa grass mix hay. 3040% alfalfa. $120/ton.

Call (406) 670-6551. 12-II

Time Share in Orlando Florida for Sale: Red week in July can be exchanged with RCI, will be selling with RCI points already built up, asking $3,800.

Call 406-671-7782. 12-II

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Free: 1-Year Subscription to "Inspiration" magazine w/a $100 purchase of new BERNINA products Nov. 20 - Dec. 31, 2014! See Bearly Square in Havre for details! 417 First St., Havre, MT. (406) 265-4424. 12-II

DND Quacker Store: 227 S. 2nd Ave. E., Malta. Taking consignments and donations.

Yard sale stuff left over? Call us; we can help! 50% off store wide excluding consignment items. Still taking consignments and donations. Call 6544752 or 654-7100. 11-I:1-I

For Sale: 2014 crop - 400 big round grass bales, mesh wrapped, $35.00 ea. 2013 same crop - 200 bales, $25.00 ea. 100 bales wheat straw from 2013, $15.00 ea. Contact Rodger at 406-747-3360. 12-I

Hay Hauling: $5/mile square bales, $6/mile round bales. Doubles hauling 44 round bales or 57 3x4 squares/load. MT and WY. Call 406-670-6551.

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Money Talks

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

INCOME TAX KEY NUMBERS Alternative minimum tax (AMT)

2014

2015

Long-term capital gains and qualifying dividends1 generally taxed at maximum rate of:

2014

2015

Maximum AMT exemption amount

$82,100 (MFJ) $52,800 (Single/ HOH) $41,050 (MFS)

$83,400 (MFJ) $53,600 (Single/ HOH) $41,700 (MFS)

Taxpayers in top (39.6%) tax bracket

20%

20%

Taxpayers in 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35% tax rate brackets

15%

15%

Exemption phaseout threshold

$156,500 (MFJ) $117,300 (Single/ HOH) $78,250 (MFS)

$158,900 (MFJ) $119,200 (Single/ HOH) $79,450 (MFS)

Taxpayers in tax rate bracket 15% or less

0%

0%

26% rate applies to AMT income (AMTI) at or below this amount (28% rate applies to AMTI above this amount)

$182,500 ($91,250 if MFS)

$185,400 ($92,700 if MFS)

Exemptions/itemized deduc- 2014 tions

2015

Personal & dependency exemptions

$4,000

$3,950

Phaseout threshold for exemp- $305,050 (MFJ) tions and itemized deductions $279,650 (HOH) $254,200 (Single) $152,525 (MFS)

For Sale: Black bred heifers bred to low birth weight/ high performance Angus bulls.

Start calving March 15th.

Call 406-367-5574. 12-II

$309,900 (MFJ) $284,050 (HOH) $258,250 (Single) $154,950 (MFS)

1 Generally, qualifying dividends are dividends received by an individual shareholder from domestic and qualified foreign corporations Unearned income Medicare contribution tax (Net investment income tax)

2014

2015

Amount of tax

3.80%

3.80%

Applies to lesser of (a) net investment income or (b) modified adjusted gross income exceeding: Individuals Married filing jointly Married filing separately Standard mileage rates

2014

2015

Standard deduction

2014

2015

Use of auto for business purposes (cents per mile)

$0.56

TBD

Standard deduction amount

$12,400 (MFJ) $9,100 (HOH) $6,200 (Single) $6,200 (MFS)

$12,600 (MFJ) $9,250 (HOH) $6,300 (Single) $6,300 (MFS)

Use of auto for medical purposes (cents per mile)

$0.235

TBD

Use of auto for moving purposes (cents per mile)

$0.235

TBD

Standard deduction for dependent

Greater of $1,000 or $350 + earned income

Greater of $1,050 or $350 + earned income

Use of auto for charitable purposes (cents per mile)

$0.14

TBD

Additional deduction for aged/ blind

$1,550 (single or head of household) $1,200 (all other filing statuses)

$1,550 (single or head of household) $1,250 (all other filing statuses)

Top tax brackets

2014

2015

Single

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $406,750 + $118,118.75

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $413,200 + $119,996.25

MFJ

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $457,600 + $127,962.50

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $464,850 + $129,996.50

MFS

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $228,800 + $63,981.25

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $232,425 + $64,989.25

HOH

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $432,200 + $123,424

39.6% of taxable income exceeding $439,000 + $125,362

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are distributions made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity. Such distributions may be excluded from income and count toward satisfying any required minimum distributions (RMDs) you would otherwise have to receive from your IRA. Individuals age 70½ and older could make up to $100,000 in QCDs for 2013. Absent new legislation, however, QCDs cannot be made for 2014 and 2015.

Provisions that expired at the end of 2013 • Increased Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 179 expense limits ($500,000 maximum amount decreases to $25,000 in 2014 and 2015) and “bonus” depreciation provisions • The $250 above-the-line tax deduction for educator classroom expenses • The ability to deduct mortgage insurance premiums as qualified residence interest • The ability to deduct state and local sales tax in lieu of the itemized deduction for state and local income tax • The deduction for qualified higher education expenses

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.

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Wheat markets experienced a correction this past week despite strength in the row December 10, 2014 This Week crops. Bullish sentiment deflated after Russia’s Kansas City Wheat 6.17 Ag Minister stated that his country would not Minneapolis Wheat 6.04 be restricting grain exports; then another cease-fire was announced between them and Chicago Wheat 5.82 Ukraine, further reducing the risk factor in the Corn 3.94 market. Winter wheat conditions are still in Soybeans 10.32 mostly fair to poor shape across much of Russia and eastern Ukraine, but the weather Soybean Meal 369.1 has warmed, removing some of the concern Soybean Oil 31.75 for the moment. Soybeans were higher on Live Cattle 162.85 continued very strong export demand and Feeder Cattle 231.60 USDA’s reduction of US ending stocks for the marketing year. Corn also pushed higher as Sugar 15.47 ethanol production continues at a record pace Crude Oil 60.94 and from a slight reduction in yield estimates Heating Oil 2.0464 coming out of Argentina, who’ve had a very Unleaded Gas 1.6418 slow planting pace so far due to persistent rains.

Natural Gas 3.7 The cattle market continues to correct from Silver 17.18 all-time highs on disappointing consumer Gold 1229.40 demand as we head into the holiday season.

US $ 88.53 Slower slaughter rates haven’t given the packers any leverage to boost beef prices, as Canadian $ 0.8684 the record high live and dressed weights are Euro 1.2449 making more beef available to the market.

Dow Jones 17473 Feedlots have quickly gotten behind on their marketings as they’ve preferred to hold cattle Wheat markets experienced a correction this past week despite strength in the row crops. sentiment and increase theBullish weights – a strategy that worked themAg until the last couple ofcountry weeks.would Fed cattle numbers grain are expected to increase in the first deflatedwell afterfor Russia’s Minister stated that his not be restricting exports; then quarter 2015, and heavy weights will and create a surge in beef supplies, market hasn’t had anotherofcease-fire wasthe announced between them Ukraine, further reducing the risksomething factor in thethe market. toWinter consider forconditions the last few years. wheat are still in mostly fair to poor shape across much of Russia and eastern Ukraine, but the weather Energyhasprices continued buckle morefortraders scrambled towere exithigher longsonand then establish warmed, removing to some of the as concern the moment.

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The cattle market continues to correct from all-time highs on disappointing consumer demand as we head into the holiday season. Slower slaughter rates haven’t given the packers any leverage to boost beef prices, as the record high live and dressed weights are making more beef available to the market. Feedlots have quickly gotten behind on their marketings as they’ve preferred to hold cattle and increase the weights – a strategy that worked well for them until the last couple of weeks. Fed cattle numbers are expected to increase in the first quarter of 2015, and the heavy weights will create a surge in beef supplies, something the market hasn’t had to consider for the last few years.

Energy prices continued to buckle as more traders scrambled to exit longs and then establish bearish positions. A number of fundamentals are converging to pressure the energy space. Huge increases in domestic production, OPEC’s decision to not reduce their own supplies, the resurgence of Iraq’s production and the slowing economies of several major countries are all contributing to a wave of bearishness in the energy space. Precious metals managed a recovery after extremely volatile trading the last few weeks, finding support from a stock market that found itself in correction mode and the dollar that is pulling back from recent 5-year highs.

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Items For Sale: International Model M tractor, with D9 front axle, F10 Loader, 12 ft. hay sweep, grapple fork, square bale fork; 4 horse pony harness with collars and spreaders; 1 set studded parade harness; D6 with Hydraulic Caterpillar Dozer. Call in the a.m. 406-738-4404. 12-II

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Kirkwood Funeral Home 654-1132

Serving Northern MT from Malta

Guitars of Montana: Band & Orchestra Rentals/Sales - American Guild, Gretsch, Jackson guitars. Bluegrass.

Ukuleles. BOSS effects. Special orders welcome. We ship! #2 5th St. S., downtown Great Falls, (406) 453-4998; or call Bing at (406) 566-2223. www. guitarsofmontana.com. 10-I:3-I

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For Sale: 600 tons of straight RoundUp Ready alfalfa hay in 3x4x8 square bales.

Very nice hay! $135/ton.

Call (406) 670-6551. 12-II

For Sale: Large 8 ft. snow rotary self contained on hydro-drive chassis, cab 130 HP engine.

406-8734780 or 450-4760 cell. 12-II

Tea Time

Little Johnny was left to fix lunch.

When his mother returned with a friend, she noticed that Johnny had already strained the tea.

The two women then sipped their tea happily while having lunch.

“Was it hard finding the tea strainer in the kitchen?”

Johnny’s mother asked.

“I couldn’t find it Ma, so I used the fly swatter,” he replied.

His mother nearly fainted, so Johnny hastily added:

“Don’t get excited, Ma, I used the old one!”

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

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 Malta area: Many things are happening in Malta over the Holiday Season! Stores will be open on Sundays 11am-3pm 'til Christmas.

Many late night openings for Christmas shopping. Watch the Malta Chamber ad for complete schedule. 11-I:1-I

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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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ACIDIC VS. ALKALINE

Recently, I have run across several articles about acid-alkaline balance in the body. Sadly, in order to maintain the slightly alkaline balance our body prefers, many of these articles go into overkill and recommend we eat an alkaline based diet of fruits and vegetables, and avoid acidic animal products. “Aren’t some fruits acidic?” I ask. I’m told, “Oh, that’s okay, because there’s no acidic residue after they’re digested.” So, let me tell you a story.

A friend of mine who consumed a lot of citrus fruits and juices had occasional very painful kidney stones. Over time, having seen many different doctors, he finally had a doctor tell him to take a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water every morning until the pain was gone. Within a few days the pain subsided, never to return, simply because of a daily teaspoon of baking soda. On the other side of the coin, though, if you were to drop a gall stone in acidic vinegar it would dissolve. So, here on the one hand Coleslaw Dressing #1 we have too much acidity and on the other too much alkalinity. In my estimation, eliminating one 1 cup sugar food group is not a solution to the problem, it is the problem. If we give our body all of the different ¾ cup red wine vinegar nutrients required, it will sort out what it needs to keep the body in balance. Contrarily, if we overload 1 tsp. Hazelnut syrup ½ tsp. salt in any given area, that’s when our body systems begin to break down. Repeat after me “variety and moderation”.

Blend all four ingredients and add to slaw judiciously until You almost never your taste buds are satisfied. see osmotic pressure Coleslaw Dressing #2 mentioned in conjunction If you haven’t used Hazelnut syrup before you can find it with nutrition, but when 2/3 cup sugar with the coffee flavoring syrups. you consider that all of 1 tsp. Yellow mustard 1 Tbsp. whole celery seed our nutrition is delivered 1 tsp. Salt to our body via Osmosis, ½ medium onion chopped fine then it follows that it must be broken down to the molecular level for that to happen. Acid

1 cup corn oil (Corn oil tastes best but any vegetable oil and alkali both are absolutely essential to that process.

For this issue’s recipe let’s make an alkaline coleslaw with an acidic vinaigrette will do.) wine vinegar (Flavored vinegars could work, but dressing. You can use just shredded cabbage or you can also add shredded carrots, onions, ½ cup red they will change the flavor.) green peppers or anything you like. (I use a variety of different vegetables.) The dressing recipes will dress a small head of cabbage with a few extra veggies added, or you can double Blend all together, mix with slaw to taste. Make a few hours ahead or triple the dressing and keep it in the fridge for use later. of time so flavors can blend. ~Bill

Hair Stylist or Nail Tech Needed: Busy mall tanning and styling spa needs help ASAP. Instant clientele from walk-ins and calls. If interested, please call 406.395.2995. 12-II

For Sale: '08 Ford New Holland SF 216 extended boom sprayer, pull type, 1600 gal. tank, 90ft booms, wind screen, auto rate.

Call Brent Anderson for more info. 406-674-5532. 12-II

Wanted: Good condition New Holland Hay Inverter, Model 166 or similar. Wanted for parts: Case International 5000 Swather w/ double auger header. Leave msg at 406-654-5253. 10-I:3-II

Pawn/Swap: The Swap Shop, 121 Anaconda St., Wolf Point, Mt. A Pawn Broker with a great variety of items: kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.'s and more.

Stop in and check out our selection. 406-653-1410. 12-II

HAVRE HAVRE

Pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, and refreshments!

Stop by Stretch's in Malta to enjoy the atmosphere and arcade. Our banquet room is available for any occasion.

140 S. 1st Street E. in Malta or call 406-654-1229. 11-I:1-I

For Sale: 1999 Newmar Mountaineer Motor Home.

37.5 ft. Large slide-out. Rear queen bed. Washer/dryer. Flat screen TV. Wood flooring.

New awning.

Excellent shape! Low miles. $28,000 OBO. 406-265-8067.

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Where in the the Heart Heart of of Montana.

Montana.

Where to to Eat, Eat, Sleep Sleep & & Drink Drink in

CHINOOK CHINOOK

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For ForSale: Sale Tandem, Tandem w/ 40k w/ 40k and wate and wat has been has bee Call Am Call Am (406) 35 (406) 3 drive or drive or Help Help Medical Medical Administ Adminis Enrollme Enrollm hours/we hours/w Contact Contact 406-357406-357 sweetmed sweetme For Sa For S Mountain Mounta 37.5 ft.

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For Sale: 560 Diesel FarmAll Tractor - New inj. pump. Runs good. (406)353-2291. 12-II Home For Sale: 2 bed, 2 bath home in Chinook, MT with many updates! Newer roof, siding & windows.

Main floor utilities. Carport and nice yard. Call Bear Paw Montana Realty (406) 357-2111 or 262-3170. 12-II

For Sale AS IS No Wty: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (parts veh-no title) black ext., 4WD, 360 V8, w/ complete power train, no interior . $1,500 OBO and 1995 Polaris ATV 4x2 w/oil inj., $350 OBO. 406-788-6017. 12-II

For Sale: 2014 alfalfa grass mix hay, 500 tons, 12-13 protien with 20-30% alfalfa, hay. Located in Bowman, $80/ton. Truck loads only and trucking available at $5/ loaded mile. Call 406-3662577 for more details. 12-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. 11-I:1-I

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

Decor & Gifts, too. (406)2289844, 41prewett.int@ nemont.net41, First St. N., Glasgow, MT 59230. Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30.

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New Listing! 307 4th St. W., Chinook, MT~$60,000. Large shop with attached 2 bedroom, 1 bath living quarters. Could easily be converted into a duplex. Call Ken Nelson @ 406439-0595, Flynn Realty. 12-I

HAVRE HAVRE

Send the perfect gift: Made in Montana Gift Baskets from Prairie Unique, Terry, MT 59349.

Ph 406-6355598 Open Since 1995.

Mon-Sat 8:30- 5:30. www. prairieunique-mt.com 11-I:1-I

Where in the the Heart Heart of of Montana.

Montana.

Where to to Eat, Eat, Sleep Sleep & & Drink Drink in

CHINOOK CHINOOK

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Durable, long lasting bale beds, flatbeds, bale handlers, carry-alls. Call Smith's Repair at 954-2564, your local Krogmann dealer, located in Roy and Malta. Manufacturing the best in quality since 1989. 11-I:1-I

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For ForSale: Sale Tandem, Tandem w/ 40k m w/ 40k and wate and wat has been has bee Call Am Call Am (406) 35 (406) 3 drive or drive or Help Help Medical Medical Administ Adminis Enrollme Enrollm hours/wee hours/w Contact Contact 406-357-2 406-357 sweetmed sweetme For Sa For S Mountain Mounta 37.5 ft.

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Indulge Yourself: Blades hair, nail and day spa welcomes you for all your pampering needs. December special -$5 off all pedicures, and facials.

Spa package gift certificates are available and make a great gift for that special someone.

4 S. 1st St. W. in Malta, 654-5585.

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For Sale: Short term cows. Start calving March 24th. Call 406-367-5577 or 406-367-5574. 12-II

Western Arts: Custom Hot Irons, Pictures & Mirror Frames, Standing & Wall Mount Coat & Hat Racks. Call Tony at 406-945-2679. 12-II

For Sale: 6 Wheel ATV with tracks, low hours, very nice condition. 1997 Arctic Cat Powder Extreme Snowmobile 3 cylinder engine. 406-8734780 or 450-4760 cell. 12-II

The Closet at 174 S. 1st Ave Malta: A great place to shop for a great deal. We carry new and consignment items.

New inventory added daily!

Open Tues-Fri 10am-5:30pm & Sat. 10am-3pm. 11-I:1-I

For Sale: Alfalfa-Grass hay, round bales 15001600#.

306-267-5711 or 306-267-4548.

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For Sale: 1958 F500 Feeling Stressed? Want to get tandem diesel grain truck, Energized for the Holidays?

40k mi. Overhauled tranny, Try Foot Zoning! Call Ashley new batt. & water pump. at The Healing Path to learn 12-II Call 406-357-4201.

12-I more. 406-390-0163.

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Traegar grills on sale for the first time ever! 10% off accessories or pellets with purchase of a new grill. Rebates are ending soon, so stop in to Ezzies Locations in Havre, Harlem, Malta and Glasgow. 11-I:1-I

For Sale: '05 Buick LeSabre LTD, 77k mi. $8,250. Inquire at American Garage, 406-357-4201. 12-I

Gifts and More: Many distinctive gifts available at Promises in Malta. Real flame fire places, soda makers and much more. Come in and check out all your options. 578 Living Water Court, Malta. 6542380. Open 7am-6pm. 12-II For Sale: Two newly constructed 3 bdrm, 2 bath homes! One level living with an attached 2 car garage vaulted ceilings, oversized walk-in shower and open floor plan.

Call us to tour these homes!

Each asking $173,000 (128MR & 129MR) 406-654-2273 MissouriRiverRealty.com 12-I

For Sale: Two steel buildings, 40x50 and 60x80. Leave name and phone number.

(406)222-5535.

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Winter is Coming! Thinking of that boat you'll be picking up come Spring may help fend off the winter time blues. Buy now-Pick it up in the spring. Call about rebates and sale prices on "in-stock" boats. Mon-Dak Marine, Inc,. Hwy 2 Glasgow MT. 406-228-2900. 11-I:1-I

Date Thu. Feb. 12 1 pm

Sale info.

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

Mon. BULLS OF THE BIG SKY Billings Livestock Commision Feb. 16 Billings, MT

Mon. CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook Mar. 2 1pm 406-395-4962 www.clearcreekangus.com

Looking for a Fresh Start and a New Career for 2015?

Tricia's Trader is hiring. Join our amazing sales team in work that is inspiring and rewarding.

Driven, ambitious, personable individuals may call 800-7561817 ext. 101 to inquire about sales areas, job responsibilities and remuneration.

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Wed. Apr. 15 1pm

MILK RIVER ANGUS Lunch at noon Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook Contact: Clayton, 406-945-0850

Private Treaty

FUNK ANGUS RANCH Yearling Angus Bulls 18mi NE, Frazer, MT Gary & Roxann Funk 406-392-5777

Private J-E RANCH Polled/Horned Herefords Treaty Plentywood, MT

Arvid Eggen 406-895-2657

or Jay-De Eggen 406-671-7149 jbare@nemont.net Private BAR STAR CATTLE Treaty Polled and Horned bulls

Chad and Stephanie Murnin 406-739-4303, 406-399-7811 barstarcattle@hotmail.com Dec. 2015 SHIPWHEEL CATTLE

2 Year Old Black Angus Bulls Chinook, MT 406-357-2492 www.ShipwheelCattle.com

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For Sale: 132' Magnum 5th Wheel Travel Trailer; 24' enclosed car hauler; 2002 Mustang GT, show condition; Suzuki Quad Cab 400 4 wheeler; Polaris RZR 570 w/ cab side x side; 20565R15 tires on American Racing Rims.

Call 406-399-4418. 12-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 Supply, Great Falls.

Call Today and Ask for our free catalog. Visit Us Online http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html/ 9-II:12-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~~~~~

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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,

My brother and I recently received an inheritance after our mom died. He’s never been very good with money, so I was proud of him when he used his portion to pay off his debts. But then he went out and financed a van that I know he still can’t afford. I’m afraid he’s falling right back into the same old money problems, but I don’t know how to talk to him about it.

~Diana Dear Diana,

I’ve learned, after years of writing books, doing a radio show and trying to educate folks about their finances, you can’t make people listen to you. Even with what I do for a living I don’t throw my opinion around unless someone asks. > I think you’re smart for realizing there are some boundaries here. But there’s no reason you can’t create a situation where he can ask your opinion. You might begin with talking about some of the mistakes you’ve made in the past. This could help him connect with you, and feel more comfortable opening up about his own situation. Once he realizes you haven’t repeated the same mistakes, and have a better life for it, he might just ask how you did it. Then, the door is open! > But you can’t become preachy every time someone does something dumb. That will only hurt their feelings and cause them to tune you out completely.

~Dave DEAR DAVE,

Our daughter wasn’t very responsible with money until she read your books. Now, she has really started turning her life around. Recently, she learned she needs to have some expensive dental work done. Since she just started trying to manage her money well, she doesn’t have enough saved up for the procedure or dental insurance right now. Do you think we should help by loaning her the money?

~Dianne Dear Dianne,

I like what you’ve told me about your daughter. She doesn’t need to worry about dental insurance though. You almost never get back what you put into those policies. It’s the kind of stuff a good emergency fund will cover. If she has invested her time and money into what I teach, I’d say she’s pretty serious about getting her finances in order. > If it were me, I’d make the money for dental work a gift, not a loan, for turning her financial life around. In your description you never mentioned anything about your daughter being lazy or unwilling to work. You talked about a young lady who’s just starting to build her life, and you’re rewarding smart choices. I think that’s a great idea and will have a major positive impact! ~Dave Are you a Quilter? Love Sewing? Get 0% interest for 36 mos. on all BERNINA purchases of $3,000 or more made with your BERNINA credit card. Equal monthly payments required. Nov. 20Dec. 31, 2014. See store for details. Bearly Square Quilting, 417 First St., Havre, Mt. (406) 265-4424 bearlysquare@ havremt.net.

12-I Grabofsky Aviation: Aircraft maintenance, annual inspections, aircraft rebuilds.

Call (406) 697-8470. 11-I:1-I

Robin's Roost now open in Malta. Located between the Lucky Bullet and Moore's Printing. Fashions for the curvy girl! We carry sizes small to 3XL. 12-II

For Sale: 2003 Bobcat 753 G skidsteer. 1100 hrs, new tires, diesel engine, aux. hyds, deluxe opeartor cab. Nice clean machine!

406-228-9479.

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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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For Rent: Ind. Living 62+ &/Disabled, Subsdizd Rent 30%/income, Livg Rm, full kit., bedrm, bathrm w/tub or shower & safety bars. 465 sq. ft., Pub. Transit, 5 mls/ wk avail. $25, Equal Housing Opp.&Handicapd.

Sweet Grass Lodge: S. Peck, Mngr.

Chester, Mt. 759-5400, MTRS Relay – Dial 711. 11-II:1-II

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

Neighbors

Thursday morning, my oldest daughter, Meagan, made headlines in Great Falls. As per her pre-dawn, school day routine, all seven children were buckled into their Excursion, so Meagan could deliver the four oldest to school before swapping vehicles with their nanny who hauls the youngest three back to the house. After work, the trek is reversed with minor tweaking depending on afterschool activities. It is a pattern perfected by repetition, but Thursday it suffered catastrophic failure.

I was finishing breakfast, when I heard a radio broadcast warning listeners about a dangerous freezing rain event in Great Falls. While loading the dishwasher, I received a text from my son-in-law, Tim, which read “Meagan just rolled the Excursion, all okay so far...” My life instantly froze waiting for details and here is the story.

It was a rainy 40 degrees, and Tim headed to work a minute ahead of Meagan. Rain is always welcome in Montana, but this morning it was instantly freezing when it hit the 20 degree pavement of the lowlands. Tim hit the black ice, slid around and pulled off the road to see if something was amiss with the steering on his old pickup. Nearly falling, he grabbed his phone to warn Meagan, but inertia had already sucked her into the vortex. She was driving slowly when her rig swapped ends, but the downhill slope and the frictionless ice

Home For Sale: 134 9th St. E., Chinook, MT. $89,000.

3 bed/2 bath. 1,022 sq ft.

Call Bear Paw Montana Realty (406) 357-2111. 12-I

meant her family hauler was picking up speed every second. As they left the pavement, Meagan hollered, “Lord protect us,” and He did. The Excursion slid sideways, hit the deeper snow of the shoulder and rolled into the ditch before striking the far bank thereby crushing the driver’s side roof. Clara, the oldest, was riding shotgun and was the first out of the rig. Being a survivalist, had she had her pocketknife she would have built a shelter, started a fire and been roasting a couple rabbits while simultaneously removing her six siblings and mother from the wreck. School rules prohibit pocketknives, so she waited for her Dad who was coming back up the road as fast as the ice allowed.

First to the scene were Tad and Danielle, new neighbors of Meagan and Tim’s. Tad is a Great Falls police officer and EMT who coincidentally had his jump pack in his car that morning. While hurrying to help, he too slipped on the ice before making it to the Excursion and placing a c-collar around Meagan’s neck. Mike, another neighbor, arrived about the same time as Tim, and everyone began assessing and extracting the six remaining mini-Kimmels before shuffling them into warm idling vehicles.

Over the next four hours, Tad, Danielle and Mike hauled my grandkids back to the Kimmel house and solicited the aid of Mike’s wife, Kim, to watch the

The Glass Shop in Malta has Multi-Fuel Stoves for sale. Burn wheat, barley, wood pellets, shelled corn and other biomass fuels. Call 406-654-1720 or 406654-2784 evenings. 11-I:1-I

little ones while Tim followed the ambulance to the hospital. Truly giving of herself, Kim folded laundry and straightened up the house before baking brownies so as to occupy the little ones. Meanwhile, the ER was quickly overwhelmed with auto-crash victims as well as slipand-faller pedestrians and by the grace of God, Meagan was only bruised. She was released from the hospital Thursday afternoon and returned home a couple hours before the trophy wife and I pulled into their driveway.

Tad, Danielle and Mike all stopped after work to check on the Kimmels. Kelli, a neighbor with whom their only contact had been the customary Montana nod while passing on the highway, pulled into their driveway bringing two trays of chicken enchiladas plus chocolate-chip cookies. This was the first day of a flood of support from neighbors and friends and Meagan wept at everyone’s kindness. This brings me to my point.

America truly is a Christian nation where loving ones neighbor as yourself is the norm rather than the exception. Even places like Ferguson and New York City are filled with Christians yearning to help their fellow man. It is only when influenced by the evil one, the ugliness of covetousness gains a foothold. Beware the antichrists fanning the flames of racial hatred so as to empower themselves. Their rewards may be great on earth, but there will be hell to pay in eternity.

Feeling Stressed? Want to get Energized for the Holidays?

Try Foot Zoning! Call Ashley at The Healing Path to learn more... 406-390-0163. 11-I:1-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. 12-I

Need to Insulate? Contact Darrell Carney for your foam insulation jobs, certified applicator.

6547017 or 390-4156 12-I

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Looking for Help?

Help For Sale: 300 tons of 3x4x8 Wanted ads are now FREE in grass hay. Cow quality. $90/ Tricia’s Trader. Call today! x ton. Call (406) 670-6551. 12-II

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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:1-I R& G Quality Feeds: Manufacturer, Starter, growth, creep, bull, heifer, fattening, wintering rations. Chelated, 3 sizes pellets, steamroll and dryroll. Also avail., soy bean oil to add extra energy to rations, use our grain or yours.

Protein tubs in 22% or 28% (all-natural, no animal byproducts). Amberwave hopper bins dealer. 406-654-1530. Loc at 515 S 1st. E Malta. 12-II For Sale: Two steel buildings, 40x50 and 60x80. Leave name and phone number.

(406)222-5535.

12-I:4-II For Sale: One 6-wheel ATV, like new cond., low hrs, operates on land, water or snow, with tracks in like new conditions. Seats four. Also, 1985 Ford LTD Crown Vic, 120k mi., luxury transp. or easy restorer. Call 406-873-4780 or 450-4760 (cell), Cut Bank. 12-I

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

In line with our company mission to help small Montana businesses succeed...

Help Wanted classifieds are now FREE! (Must be legitimate wage/salary based jobs. No MLM, looking for business partners, etc.)

Contact Tricia’s Trader to search for your next employee.

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 at www.

SCHEDULICITY.com. 11-I:1-I

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