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SCHOOL’S OUT FUN

NOW TIME FOR IN THE SUN!

Read inside for all the fun to be had right here in NE & NC Montana!!

Wednesday, July 13th Kids Rodeo - 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 14th Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo 7 p.m.

4-H Entry Day Friday, July 15th Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 16th Blaine County Showdown Demolition Derby - 5 p.m.

Sunday, July 17th 4-H Livestock Sale - 1 p.m.

Pig Wrestling - 4 p.m.

www.BlaineCountyFair.net

Find us on Facebook, email us at info@blainecountyfair.net or call 406-262-3185

Live Hydraulics * Synchronized Arms * 2 Year Warranty Optional: Supplement Feeders * Post Hole Diggers Tool Boxes * Auxillary Hydraulics

Large Inventory of Beds Installation Available

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900 S. Central Ave. Malta, MT 59538

For Sale: 2011 Mahindra Tractor, 50hp with 8' med. duty mower and bucket, like new condition, low hours. $25,750.

Call 945-2486, Havre.

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TRAEGAR GRILL

Give Dad the Gift of Grilling this Father’s Day!

Investment Time? For Sale or Lease is the Former Vets Club, Havre, MT. Main floor & basement, 8400 sq. ft. each.

Possible offices, restaurant, recreation ??? Lease or Purchase. Call owners at 406-265-2941.

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THE TOWN OF SACO

HAS THE FOLLOWING ITEM FOR BID:

Sealed bids can be mailed to Town of Saco, Attn: Bid, P.O. Box 330,Saco MT, 59261.

The town holds the right to accept reject or deny any or all bids. Items will need to be paid for at the acceptance of bid. All items have to be removed from current location by July 8th, 2016 at 5 p.m. All items are sold as is.

For more info call town office at 527-3312 (leave message)

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CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds!

Advertising Info................. 8 Arts-Antques................... 14 AUCTION Calendar.......... 7 Comic...................next time Conservative Cow Dr...... 15 Dave Says...................... 18 Laugh Lines.................... 13 Market Report................. 16 Realty Section.................. 7 Subscriptions.................... 8 Things to Know................. 4 SPECIAL FEATURE: Travel StayCation Guide.... .................................. 9-11

Enjoy beautiful sunrises across Fort Peck Lake while sitting on your deck! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has many updates and is located on a large 1.73+/- acre lot in the most popular area on Fort Peck Lake. Just a few hundred yards off a paved road and only 1 mile from Fort Peck Marina and boat ramp. There is plenty of room for all of your toys in a new 60'x63' outbuilding and a 28'x32' heated garage with a bathroom. Property is served by rural community water system & covenants are in place. Asking $439,900 (438RW6)

For Sale: Krause, Hardi, Westfield, Westgo, Alloway and Melroe/Kirschman parts at Power Motors in Fort Benton.

799-7459. Quite a few parts for Ford vehicles. Call with the part number. George 799-7459. 5-II Wanted: Farm machinery operator on 4th generation farm & ranch in Eastern Mt. Seeding, spraying, combining, truck driving, & feeding cattle in winter months. Should be self starter, family man, honest, good memory & good values. Wage TBD according to experience.

Short trial period to see if we are compatible. Send ref. & resume to: lynnsimonson10@ gmail.com 5-II

Birthdays Anniversaries Weddings - Baby Showers - Raffels Just Because

House For Sale: In Sidney Mt.3+ bedrooms, double heated garage, 2 sheds, well water. 5ft private fence, fruit tree, plants updated kitchen, central air / gas heat call 489-1252 6-I

For Sale: Hay Equipment-3-point hydraulic round bale unrolled New Holland 851 round baler. New Holland 907 swather for parts. Call 406648-5552, leave a message. 6-I

For Sale: 1370 Case 2x4 tractor/Westendorf loader with Grapple.

New Batteries, Runs Great. $9500. Call 406-262-7655. 6-I

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THINGS TO KNOW:

June 4, Sat.: ANNUAL NUT-N-GUT FEED for the Milk River Wagon Train.

Lucky Bullet, Malta, Happy hour 6pm, Dinner at 7pm.

June 18, Sat.: 16th ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK JOPLIN CAR SHOW, Joplin Memorial Park, 10AM-4PM .

June 24-26, Fri.-Sun: 15TH ANNUAL MILK RIVER GOSPEL JAMBOREE, Malta High School Auditorium. Visit www.mrgjamboree.org for full lineup and itinerary. Or call 406-654-1292.

REO MONTANA CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES grant funded assistance with short-term training to earn certification in medical office,health care, accounting,welding, CDL, or diesel mechanics,etc. Contact “REO Havre, MT” on Facebook or call Fawn at 406-879-9384. Funded in whole or part under contracts/grants DPHHS & Dept.of Labor.

VIRGIN 2 YEAR BULLS FOR SALE For Information Call (406) 893-4456 Home • (406) 893-7788 Cell

For Sale: '72 2-ton Ford 600 series 5 spd, 390. Utility box, 120 & 500 gal tanks, 2 high spd fuel right pumps, New Honda air comp. & 5500w Powermate generator. Completely serviced w/ 80% rubber, $7,500.

Call 406-654-7070.

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3rd Wed. of Every Month: 10am Volunteers invited! Blaine County Local Area Committee for Mental Health meets in Youth Court Services meeting room of Bl. Co. Courthouse. All interested parties are welcome to share or bring ideas! Call 406-357-2369 for details.

JUNE SWIM MEETS: EAST DIVISION: Jun 4-5 Harlem; Jun 11-12 Scobey, Jun 18-19 Chinook, Jun 25-26 Plentywood. WEST DIVISION: Jun 4-5 Harlem, Jun 11-12 Chester, Jun 18-19 Cut Bank, Jun 25-26 Plains.

For Sale: 2015 crop 2nd cutting alfalfa in 3x4s, tarped, $110/ton. 250 tons avail. Trucking available.

Montana Hay Co., 4066 7 0 - 6 5 5 1 . Tr u c k i n g available. Montana Hay Co., 406-670-6551. 5-I:7-II For Sale: New Holland swather head, fits bi-directional Ford Tractor Model 2216.

16 ft cut, double sickle.

Great shape and priced to sell. Call 680-7488.

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Just Us Construction 406-680-2669

* Painting * Tile * Kitchens * Bathrooms * Cultured Stone * Seamless Gutters * Old Design, Now Affordable Granite Searching for something? For Sale: 30 year old composted Find it in the search window sheep manure, will load. at www.TriciasTrader.com. x Call 406-357-3610. 3-II:6-I

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@729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow,with your measurements for your additions, pole barns, and your garage packages. See how we can accommodate you.

Call 406-228-8288.

For Sale: 300 Win. Mag Weatherby Vanguard, 3.9x40 Leupold scope, sling & shells, $676.99. 22 cal. Savage Rascal "Red" $125. Encore T/C .308 Win, 2x6 Simmons scope, holster, case & shells, $659.99.

Call 403-1804.

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For All Your Auto Repairs, Tires and Windshields.

We fix rock chips & replace windshields

Baker's Service Center 31 Central Ave. East, Harlem 406-353-2291

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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.

Call 301-1442.

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For Sale: 4+ br, 3 bath home on 8.28+/- acres 7+/- mi. from Malta. S. facing sunroom, 2 decks & patio give owner views of Milk River. Spacious master br/bath, 3 closets and 6 person Jacuzzi hot tub! Recent updates: new roof, windows, siding, ext. rockwork, boiler, insulation, ext. doors & sprinkler sys. Asking $359,000 (208ST6) 406-654-2273 www.

MissouriRiverRealty.com 6-I

For Sale: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Newer tires, new battery, fresh oil change, all power, a/c, cruise, good shape, paint and all. $2,200.

Call 406-467-2566.

6-I HAVRE-Montana University System leaders and Governor

MSU-NORTHERN BREAKS GROUND ON NEW DIESEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Visit chsbigsky.com to find a location near you.

For Sale: Investment opp in Zortman bordering thousands of BLM acres! 2 story complex with 1,650+/- sq.ft. owner's suite on main floor and two 2 br apartments on 2nd level, currently avail. for long or short term renters. Current owners have been in the business of renting to travelers, hunters, etc.

Asking $299,500 (203CR6) 406-654-2273 www.

MissouriRiverRealty.com 6-I

Steve Bullock were on hand Friday, May 19, 2016, to celebrate the groundbreaking of MSU-Northern’s new Diesel Technology Center. The $9.9 million project will provide state-of-the-art training facilities for one of Northern’s most popular academic programs. The ceremony marks the final phase of a two-year capital campaign that has raised 94% of its goal through state funding and contributions by industry partners and individual supporters.

“I’m pleased to see this important project move forward,” said Governor Bullock. “This facility will not only benefit the students by preparing them for the good-paying jobs that await them, but also the communities and businesses who will have access to a pipeline of highly-trained workers, increasing their ability to grow, expand, hire more workers and grow Montana’s economy.”

“This is a major success story for Northern and for Montana,” said Clayton Christian, Montana’s Commissioner of Higher Education. “Private industry and the state are investing in a nationally recognized Northern program that supplies great talent to employers across America.”

“The support of MSU Northern’s industry partners, alumni, and friends in the community is truly awe inspiring,” said Dr. Waded Cruzado, President of Montana State University.

“This was a big lift and the supporters of MSU Northern had the strength to do it. Generations of students will benefit from their generosity. We have a debt of gratitude with those who came together to make this project a reality.”

“The current facility has served thousands of MSUNorthern students,” said Chancellor Greg Kegel. “We added several additions over the years as our programs expanded, but there was never time to design what we really needed. This new building has 10 years of planning and design in it, and will allow us to expand our curriculum and offer things that we never have before.”

The fundraising campaign for the new center kicked off in October of 2014 and has relied heavily on industry support.

BNSF, GE, and the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation helped launch the campaign with commitments of $1 million each. To date, the project is $550,000 short of its goal. This April the Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Modern Machinery (a Washington Company), pledged to match any new donations to the campaign. An anonymous donor recently made the first matching donation with a contribution of $50,000.

The new Diesel Technology Center is designed in keeping with modern training techniques and will be furnished with the latest equipment and instrumentation. The proposed facility is 7,000 square feet larger than the existing structure, meets all code requirements, can incorporate future technological advances, and will attract and accommodate more students, allowing the University to grow one of its strongest and most vibrant programs.

MSU-Northern’s Diesel Technology program is highly regarded throughout the diesel industry. Its diesel graduates will help meet the workplace shortage of qualified technicians nationwide. Business and industry employers welcome growth in the number of students who wish to prepare for well-paying careers in diesel technology, and the future facility will help Northern accommodate current and future needs for specialized classroom and laboratory space.

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AUCTION CALENDAR DATE/TIME

For Sale: Snap-On welder w/ alum. attach. 5,000 watt generator. Dozer, 13' blade for D-8 and larger. Plate compactor.

Hustler 6-wheeler with tracks.

Call 406-450-4760.

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For Sale: 14ft., V bottom boat with 15 HP Evinrude Motor. Complete with trolling motor, oars and trailer. $1,250.

Call 406-945-2496.

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$$$ IN THE BIN Wheel Tracks Cost You More than

Aerial Application

Call: Hebbelman Flying Service • 406-357-4233

AUCTION/AUCTION CO.

LOCATION

Sat., June 4

Custer Co. Real Est./House, Moving Glendive, MT

9:00 am

Open House May 15, 2-4pm.

Closes

RK Auction, 406-485-2548 or 939-1632,www.r-kauction.com Shields Family Trust Online Only Belgrade, MT

Sat., June 12

D&M Associates, LLC 406-570-3922 www.dmauctionsonline.com

Sat., July 14 10:00 am

KB Farming Equipment Shobe Auction, 406-538-5125 www.shobeauction.com

Conrad, MT

Contact your Advertiser’s Advocate today to find out how to list your auction here!

BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. 406-759-6472. 6-I Just Us Construction is the company to call for all your Seamless gutters, all types of roofs and elastomeric sprayon roof coatings, plus all types of Ag painting. Call 406-680-2669.

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MONTANA STAY-CATION GUIDE:

Montana is a destination for many. With so many things to do right here in our own backyard, why not venture out and see what your home state has to offer this summer?

Stay tuned as we update this five-part Montana Travel Guide once each month over the summer with photos, events, celebrations, rodeos, and more as they draw near.

BLAINE

Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo 2016

Located 15 miles south of Chinook on HWY 240.

The Battle of Bear Paw was the final battle of the Nez Perce War of 1877. It is a 1¼-mile self-guided tour of the battlefield.

It is open daily during daylight hours.

Little Rockies Barrel Racing Assn.

Destinations: Bear Paw Battlefield

Blaine County Museum

Before you visit the Bear Paw Battlefield you may want to stop by the Blaine County Museum. It is located at 501 Indiana Street in Chinook. The summer hours begin on Memorial Day and go through Labor Day. Mon-Sat 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch), Sun 12-5pm Contact Blaine County Museum at (406) 357-2590. www.blainecountymuseum.com

Blaine County Wildlife Museum

While in Chinook you may want to wander into the Blaine County Wildlife Museum located just down the road at 417 Indiana Street. This museum features hundreds of beautiful Montana animals in their natural habitats. The summer hours begin June 1st and go through August 31st.

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Admission: $6/adult. $4/student, 5 and under FREE. Contact Blaine County Wildlife Museum at (406) 357-3102. www.bcwildlifemuseum.com

McClelland Ferry

The Stafford-McClelland ferry is one of three ferries still running in Montana. It is located on the Missouri River 16 miles north of Winifred. The one-car ferry was first established in 1921 and still runs today between the months of May and November.

Mon-Sat 7am-7pm*, Sunday 9am-5pm* *These hours are not set in stone.

Anna Scherlie Homestead Shack

July 14th-15th at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. For more information check out Bear Paw Roundup PRCA RodeoChinook MT on Facebook.

June 7th Desi Bell’s June 14th Malta Pavilion June 21st Lori Faber-BearPaws June 28th Desi Bell’s July 5th No LRBRA runs July 12th Getten’s July 19th No LRBRA runs July 22nd LRBRA Jackpot Fundraiser (No points, No Poles) Open & 14 under classes. Time Only 2-6pm Run at 7pm July 26th Desi Bell’s August 2nd Getten’s August 9th Finals 2 runs (more details later) Contact President Courtney Bell (406) 390-3110, email courts_95_99@yahoo.com. Little Rockies barrel Racing Association Facebook Page.

VALLEY

Destinations:

Fort Peck Dam & Recreation Area

The Fort Peck Reservoir and recreation area consist of many activities to keep the whole family busy including touring the Fort Peck Power Plant and Museum, fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, boating and swimming.

Open Memorial Day – Labor Day. Tours of the power plant are offered daily from 9am–5pm.

For more information call (406) 526-3411, www. visitmt.com

Children’s Museum of Northeast Montana

514 2nd Avenue South, Glasgow open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm $3 age 1-99, < 1 FREE Phone (406) 228-4386 Check website for summer hours and schedule of camps www.nemtchildrensmuseum. org

Anna Scherlie’s homestead, just past Turner on Hwy 241 on the way to the Canadian border, is a National Registered Historic Place. Visit this quaint old homestead and learn about Valley County Pioneer Museum one of the first woman settlers in the Big Flat area.

Open Memorial Day - Labor Day Open Daily 9:00am-5:00pm Events: 816 Highway 2 West, Glasgow, MT 59230 Phone (406) 228-8692 Blaine County Cruise 2016 $3/adult, $2/child Bring the whole family for 2 days of cruising from Chinook http://valleycountymuseum. to Havre, Big Sandy, Beaver Creek Park and back. The Cruise will feature Drive-In Movies both Friday and Saturday com evenings.

Events: June 24th and 25th For more information contact Blaine County Cruisers at Fort Peck Summer Theater (406) 357-2470. Or visit www.blainecoun2016 Calendar ycruise.com “The last Five Years” June 3-12

“Man of La Mancha” June 17-July 3 “My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra” July 8-24 “Mary Poppins” July 29-August 14 “The Woman in Black” August 19-September 4 For more information visit www.fortpecktheathre.org. For tickets call the Box Office at (406) 526-9943

Contact: Laura Pankratz 654-1252 Email howie_hanna@yahoo.com Malta Trails, Inc. Facebook Page Laura Pankratz (406) 390-3460 Established in 2010, Malta Trails, Inc. is a 501c3. It strives to improve the betterment of the community as by their mission statement, ”Build a healthier community one trail at a time.”

Currently MTI has two trails. One trail is located in Trafton Park, located off HWY 2 (exit north at the MDT Rest Stop Area 22nd Annual Longest Dam Race Exit). This trail consists of the Upper trail and a Lower Nature June 18th--The Longest Dam Race is sponsored by the Trail (approx. a one mile loop). Trafton is a great tourist trail Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture. This and especially if you have young ones as it is full of nature event will take place at the Fort Peck Dam in Fort Peck, and adventure! The Trafton Trail meanders along the lazy Mile MT. There is something for everyone: 10K run, 5K run/walk, one-mile fun run and bike routes. The race concludes with an River and will connect you to the rich history of the Phillips County Museum, famous Great Plains Dinosaur Museum, awards ceremony at Kiwanis’s Park. Registration is $25.00 for each participant and $5.00 for each additional event. Par- the beautiful HG Robinson Historical House, and the Modes ticipants 10 years old and younger the fee is $10.00. Runners Antique Modes of Transportation Museum. This trail will keep you busy all day if you wish!! The trail is open seasonally can sign up online at runsignup.com. For more information April through November, as weather permits. The next best visit www.glasgowchamber.net or trail built by MTI is the M Trail! It’s a favorite for runners, dog call (406) 228-2222. exercisers and the dedicated walkers at heart! M Trail was recently completed and is a 3-mile round trip trek with the PHILLIPS trailhead situated in the cul-de-sac in Riverview Park (located Destinations: behind the Jr./Sr. High School). The trail will take you over the pedestrian canal bridge, and follow the irrigation canal Nelson Reservoir and back again. Malta Trails is continually adding accenting The recreation area includes swimming, fishing, boating and camping. Open all year. Located 17 miles east of Malta on US attractions along both trails.

HWY 2, Milepost 488, then 2 miles north on Country Rd. Visit www.visitmt.com for more information Phillips County Museum & H.G. Robinson House

Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs and Resort

Located at 669 Buffalo Trail in Saco, just off HWY 2, this natural hot spring resort is open year-round and has a large pool, hot tub and sauna. It also can accommodate parties and has a campground so you can enjoy the hot springs day after day.

Visit www.sbhotsprings.com for information on pricing and camping.

Phone (406) 527-3320

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge

This wildlife refuge covers over 84,000 acres, sprawling over Blaine, Hill, Phillips and Valley counties. This refuge is know for its beautiful photography opportunities, and has self-guided tours or ranger-led programs available. You can access this refuge 7 miles east of Malta on Old HWY 2. The refuge is open sun-up to sun-down.

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Office 194 Bowdoin Auto Tour Rd., Malta Office hours Mon – Fri 7:30am-4pm (406) 654-2863 www.fws.gov/refuge/bowdoin/

Malta Trails, Inc.

47279 US Hwy 2 East Malta, MT 59538

16 miles from the Nez Perce Battlefield, and

Pet Friendly!

25 miles from Fort Belknap Agency

• Air Conditioning • HBO/Cable TV • Free Wireless Internet • Restaurant, Lounge, Casino www.chinookmotorinn.com • Chinook Grille • Best Chinese & Burger on the High-Line 357-2248 (MOTEL) • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 357-2548 (GRILLE)

Located on Highway 2 100 Indiana St. * Chinook, MT

406-357-2248 chinookmotorinn@gmail.com

Zortman Townsite

Located in the Little Rocky Mountains, explore this oncebooming mining town of the late 1880’s and early 1900’s.

Take the paved Bear Gulch Road off US HWY 191 north of the Missouri River and south of Malta.

For inquiries (406) 654-1776 or www.visitmt. com/ghost-town/zortman

Marian Hills Golf Course

This 9-hole course is located south of Malta, 1562 HWY S 191, Malta.

(406) 654-1250, Mon-Sun open at 9am

FERGUS

Destinations:

Charlie Russell Chew Choo

Montana’s premier dinner train This 3-hour scenic, adventure-filled train ride begins northwest of Lewistown and proceeds to Denton and back again.

For tickets and more information, please contact the Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce at (406) 535-5436 or (866) 912-3980. www.montanadinnertrain.com

Lewistown Art Center

The Lewistown Art Center was formed over 40 years ago.

Admission is always free for the monthly gallery shows, which feature Montana and intermountain artists. The Signature Gift Shop, features Montana artists’ hand-crafted ceramics, & Gardens jewelry, sculptures, paintings, prints, photography, books, Come explore Montana’s rich history at the Phillips County CD’s and more.

Museum located in Malta. Learn about some of the original Check out the website and Facebook Page for upcoming adult pioneers, Indians, and cowboys of this area and the way in and youth art classes and camps. which they lived.

Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm Just east of the museum is the H.G. Robinson House and Gardens. Walk through the beautifully kept gardens or request Located on the corner of Main Street and 4th Avenue. 323 W Main St, PO Box 1018, Lewistown, Montana 59457 a tour of this historical house.

Open Mon – Sat 10am-5pm The Art Center is also home to the: 431 US HWY 2E, Malta, Phone (406) 654-1037 www.phillipscountymuseum.

Community Labyrinth Garden org 4th Ave South, Frank Day Park, Lewistown, MT

Great Plains Dinosaur Museum

Located just next door to the Phillips County Museum is the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum is an exciting stop on the Montana Dinosaur Trail. Northern Montana has some of the most preserved dinosaur fossils discovered in the world. At The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum, you can explore these prehistoric fossils displayed in their natural habitat and even take part in the 2016 Dinosaur Dig Program. Check out the website for more information on how to register for these summer programs for both adults and children.

Open May: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm June-July-August: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12:30-5pm. Also open Labor Day Weekend. Phone (406) 654-5300 www.greatplainsdinosaurs.org

Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1936 by President Roosevelt, CMR encompasses more than one million acres in Eastern Montana, the CMR was often portrayed in the paintings of Charlie Russell.

The Refuge Complex Headquarters are located at 333 Airport Road in Lewistown.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm (406) 538-8706 www.fws.gov/refuge/ charles_m_russel

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Crystal Lake

Crystal lake is located in the Big Snowy Mountains. It is known for its very shallow waters, great hikes and camping opportunities.

From Lewistown, take US 87 west about 9 miles, then go 16 miles south on Crystal Lake Road, and 8.5 miles south on Forest Road 275.

Slippery Ann Wildlife Viewing Area

Elk breeding usually occurs in September and October. At this time, large numbers of elk assemble here at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.

To drive from Lewistown, head north on Highway 191 through Roy. Stay on Highway 191 and continue north to the Fred Robinson Bridge. Past the bridge, take the first right and head east at the Wildlife Viewing sign. Travel along the gravel road for about five miles.

James Kipp Recreation Area

Tent camping, RV camping, boating, fishing, family reunions, elk viewing and picnicking.The area is located where U.S. Highway 191 crosses the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River, about 40 miles north of Grass Range, Montana.

Phone: 406-622-4000 Central Montana Museum Memorial Day - Labor Day Open Daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 408 NE Main, Lewistown www.enjoylewistown.com (406) 535-3642

Gilt Edge Ghost Town

From Lewistown, head east on HWY for about 12 miles to the Gilt Edge Road. Turn left (north) and stay on this road for 6 miles until you come to the old town of Gilt Edge. Today you will find some scattered ruins and a couple of old buildings to explore.

Events: Shakespeare In The Parks “Comedy of Errors” June 28th 6:30pm At the Pine Meadows Golf Course

320 Country Club Loop Lewistown, MT (406 994-3901 www.shakespeareintheparks. org

Ryan Dam

JUDITH BASIN

Lewis & Clark National Historic Interpretive Center

Destinations:

Judith Basin County Museum

Judith Basin County Museum was opened in 1967.

It is located just off HWY 87 93 3rd Street South Stanford, MT Memorial Day - Labor Day Wed-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm Phone (406) 566-2277 ext.130

Events:

Shakespeare In The Parks, “Richard III”

10 miles down the Missouri River from Great Falls is the 7 mile long, beautifully powerful, Ryan Dam. Journey across the sway-bridge, which stretches over Ryan Island Park, a location popular for weddings, parties and picnics.

Learn all about the 1804-06 Lewis and Clark expedition across North America. The Center’s exhibits and Ranger Programs are sure to be educational and fun.

Summer hours May 28-Sept 30, Open daily 9am-6pm $8/Adult, <15 years FREE Located in Great Falls, 4201 Giant Springs Road. Phone (406) 727-8733 www.lewisandclarktrail.com or www.visitmt.com

June 27th, 6:30pm At the Utica Clubhouse Lawn 7820 Ackley Lake Road, Hobson, MT (406) 994-3901 www.shakespeareintheparks. org

Giant Spring State Park

CASCADE

Charlie Russell Museum

Giant Springs was discovered by Lewis and Clark in 1805 and is one of the larges fresh water springs in the U.S. Walk along the Rivers Edge Trail, enjoy the view from the Rainbow Falls Overlook, or bring your picnic lunch and enjoy this beautiful setting.

Open daily 8am-sunset 4803 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls The Stampede Kids Calf Scramble During the CMR Stampede PRCA Rodeo in Stanford, Montana (406)727-1212

The Stampede Kid’s Calf Scramble, where lil’ www.stateparks.mt.gov/giantones chase calves around and pull the ribbons from their tails springs in order to win prizes, is open to any child between the ages of 5 thru 12.

Giant Springs Fish Hatchery and Interpretive

Sign-up and registration will take place at the Center Rodeo Fairgrounds from 12:00 p.m. and will close just prior Within the Giant Springs State Park in Great Falls is the Giant to the rodeo at 1:30 p.m. A parent or guardian must sign a Springs Fish Hatchery and Interpretive Center. Feed the trout release in order for a contestant to be eligible for this event.

Come cheer on the kids in the Stampede Kid’s in the outdoor pools and watch them from the observation window in the indoor exhibit.

Calf Scramble contest held during rodeo intermission.

Open 8am-4:30pm Sunday, July 17, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 4801 Giant Springs Rd For more information about this event, visit www.cmrstam(406) 452-5734 pede.com

Destinations:

Originally opened in 1953 as a small gallery, this now 70,000 square foot museum of American Western art is known as one

of the premier attractions in Montana.

400 13th Street in Great Falls Summer hours start May 1st Tues-Sun 10am-5pm, closed on Mondays (except for May 23rd and May 30th) Adults $9, Students $4, <5 FREE (406) 727-8787 www.cmrussell.org

Events:

2016 JJK Barrel Series

JJK Barrel Racing, LLC June 12, 19 July 3, 10, 31 Aug 6-7,21 Sept 16-18 JJK Barrel Racing, LLC Facebook Page All races take place at the King’s Arena in Great Falls, MT. Contact Juli Jo Kelly (406) 866-2309 or (406) 231-0787

ups.com **Helmets Are Mandatory To Participate In This Ride** **Riders 13 And Under Must Be Accompanied By An Adult**

Rock the Clock

July 9- 8:00am Kids Race the 8-Minute Dash at 9:45 a.m.

Gibson Park in Great Falls, Montana Go to gfclinic.com/race to register.

60 minutes. One course. You decide how far. For every mile you run volunteers will hand you a raffle ticket along the course. The more you run the more chances you have to win a big screen TV, and some great local prizes.

Registration is only going to be online at RunSignUp.com or same day registration will be available.

CHOUTEAU Destinations: Virgelle Ferry

In 1913 this ferry began its many repeated journeys across the northernmost point of the Missouri River in Virgelle, Montana.

Experience an incredible journey through the weathered pages Just ring the bell and you will summon the ferry operator to of the daily journals kept by Lewis and Clark, shared through come over and give you a ride across this scenic river. After demonstrations, exhibits, and other events as the history of your ride on the ferry, check out the old ferry across from the this 200-year-old adventure unfolds. Highlights include a blue- Virgelle Merchantile and B&B just a mile away. grass concert on Friday; and live music, art and craft vendors, Check your Montana HWY map or www.virgelpresentations by the Lewis and Clark Honor Guard, Native lemontana.com for directions American drummers and dancers, and a firearms exhibit on 8337 Virgelle Ferry Rd N Saturday. The festival wraps up Sunday with a guided boat trip Virgelle, MT into the Gates of the Mountains.

(406) 378-3194 or (406) 378-3110 Friday, June 17, 2016 - Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Open from mid-April to mid-November Gibson Park, 400 Park Drive North, Great Falls, MT. Phone: Mon-Sat 7am-7pm 406-727-8733 Sunday 9am-5pm www.lewisandclarkfoundation. Virgelle Mercantile is located in Loma 8 miles off US HWY 87 org between Great Falls and Havre jrussell@lewisandclarkfounda- open April-October 9am-5pm tion.org 7485 Virgelle Ferry Rd N Loma, MT (406) 378-3110 Cruise 4 Kids Charity Bike Ride June 18th, 10:00am., Ulm, MT Ride Lengths: Ride lengths are 14, 28, 50 and 62miles. All Loma Earth Science Museum rides begin at the Post Office in Ulm, Montana.

This museum located at 208 Broadway on the HWY next to For full course descriptions and pledge fees, please visit Pa’s Mart in Loma, shows a collection of gems, minerals, www.cruise4kids.com fossils and Native American and Railroad artifacts discovered Online Registration is available at www.runsign- in the area.

LEWIS AND CLARK FESTIVAL

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Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm (406) 739-4224

Historic Fort Benton Montana’s Heritage Complex

Fort Benton, “The Birthplace of Montana”™, has many museums within the Heritage Complex. The complex includes: The Museum of the Upper Missouri, The State of Montana’s Museum of the Northern Great Plains, Homestead Village, The Hornaday Smithsonian Buffalo Gallery, The Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretive Center, The Overholser Research Center, The Schwinden Library, and The Montana Agricultural Center.

At Fort Benton’s museums, you’ll explore 200 years of Western and frontier history...

Historic Old Fort Benton:

Open Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in September 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday through Saturday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday

Museum of the Northern Great Plains, Homestead Village, Hornaday Smithsonian Gallery Open Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in September 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday through Saturday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday

Museum of the Upper Missouri

Open Memorial Day weekend through the last Sunday in September 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Monday through Saturday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM on Sunday

Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretive Center

2 miles west of Havre on HWY 2 Hours 7am-Dark $15 for 9 holes, $25 for 18 holes (406) 265-4201 www.beavercreek.com

June 1st-Labor Day Tours Daily 9am-4pm www.buffalojump.org (406) 265-6417

Prairie Farms Golf Course

Montana Actors Theatre

Events:

Along the Milk River 5 miles east of Havre Located at MSU-Northern Theater in Havre, MT Please call (406) 265-4790 for tee times May and June- “Equivocation” Visit www.rairiefarmsgolf.com for rates July and August- “Band Geeks” For tickets and more information and specifics on schedule of productions visit: Beaver Creek Park www.mtactors.com Beaver Creek Park is located along the slopes of the Bear Paw Mountains. It is the largest county park in the nation and offers day activities as well and camping opportunities.

Hi-Line Barrel Racing Association Office location is 20 miles south of Havre 2016 Summer Series Dates 17863 Beaver Creek Road, Havre June 9th-Big Sandy June 16th-Wade Bickfords (406) 395-4565 June 23-Leonards visit www.bcpark.org for fees, rules and June 30th-Big Sandy regulations July 7th-Chinook?? **NBHA Sanctioned July 12th-Havre July 19th-Havre Fresno Reservoir & Recreation Area July 28th-Big Sandy Just 12 miles west of Havre on HWY 2 is Fresno Reservoir.

This area is great for boating, fishing, swimming and camping. August 4th-Leonards August 11th-Chinook (406) 759-5077 August 18th-Havre FINALS **NBHA Sanctioned **As always arenas may be subject to change due to weather Hi-Line Vintage Motors Museum and arena conditions. We will post by noon the day of the race Located in Rudyard, MT, this auto museum has many models if things will be changed. We look forward to seeing everyone from a 1915 Model T to 1976 Cadilac El Dorado to 1926 this summer!!** pickup trucks.

Facebook Page – Hi-Line Barrel Racing ~ HBRA Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Mon-Sat 10am-4pm LIBERTY (406) 355-4322 Destinations:

Open All Year. Summer Hours: Memorial Day Weekend through the last Sunday in September Havre Beneath the Streets 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily, Including Holidays Go back in time as much as 100 years ago and learn why the “underground” of Havre exists in this very interesting For Further Information Contact: The River and Plains Society historical tour.

P.O. Box 262, Fort Benton, Montana 59442 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon – Weekdays 120 3rd Ave, Downtown Havre (406) 622-5316, www.fortbentonmuseums.com (406) 265-8888

Tiber Reservoir Recreation Area

Big Sandy Pioneer Museum

The Sweet Grass Hills Backcountry Drive

Located on the west side of MT HWY 87 on Main Street in Big Sandy, 87 Johannes Avenue W (406) 378-2640 While in Big Sandy, visit the old jailhouse and visitor center as well.

Events:

Fort Benton Summer Celebration

Selected as Montana’s event of the year, this 40th annual celebration is sure to be a blast.

June 24th-26th, 2016 www.fortbenton.com/sumcel

HILL

Destinations:

Beaver Creek Golf Course

H. Earl Clack Museum

Awaiting you are artifacts of Native American Indians, buffalo soldiers, Fort Assiniboine, Havre development, dioramas of the plains lifestyle, military uniforms, documents and so much more.

We are also part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail and have many dinosaur exhibits. The museum is located in the Holiday Village Shopping Center in Havre, Montana.

1753 U.S. Highway 2 NW #1 Havre, Montana 59501 (406) 265-4000 Summer hours Mon-Sat 11am-5pm Sun 1-5pm Buffalo Jump is a division of the H. Earl Clack Museum Wahkpa Chu’gn Archaeological Site A 2,000 year-old Native American Buffalo Jump

Located 10 miles south of Chester on HWY 223, then 5 miles west on the unpaved road the scenic recreation area offers camping, fishing, swimming and boating.

May 1st-Oct 1st (406) 456-3226 www.visitmt.com A sixty-six mile route that takes visitors through the three buttes of the Sweet Grass Hills, which are separated by nothing but beautiful rolling grasslands. The route is very remote, and not always easy to navigate but well worth the effort. For information on this route between Chester and the tiny town of Sunburst, visit the following website: www. bigskyfishing.com/scenic-drives/sweetgrasshills.php

Liberty County Museum

Chester was originally a stop over for the nearest railroad shipyard in North Dakota. When the Great Northern Railroad arrived in 1907, the whole town was forced to move to the south side of the tracks in order to straighten a bend

in the tracks. The Liberty County Museum includes a display of general store, a one-room schoolhouse, Native American artifacts, and farm, ranch and railroad equipment.

Admission is free and donations are accepted.

230 2nd Street East Chester, MT 59522 PHONE 406-759-5256 MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 417 Chester, MT 59522 Open 1-5 and 7-9 daily from Mid-May to Labor Day Located three blocks south of Highway #2 230 2nd Street East – Chester MT www.co.liberty.mt.us/museum

Events:

ART IN THE PARK JOPLIN CAR SHOW

Saturday June 18, 2016 Joplin Memorial Park 16th Annual Art in the Park 10-4 Multiple food booths, beer garden, art & craft vendors, horseshoe tournament, entertainment & music Vendors interested call: Kassondra (406) 589-4779 15th Annual Joplin Car Show Registration 9-11am $5 pre registration $10 day of event at NE corner of park. Prizes for Best Chevy car, Ford car, Mopar car, best pickup, participants choice, people’s choice More door prizes. To pre-register call Rick (406) 292-3581, Tom (406) 292-3339 or mail to Joplin Car Show, Box 8, Joplin, Mt. 59531

5th Annual Dawson’s Run

In memory of Dawson Fraser. Registration 9am in front of Joplin Mart. 1 & 3 mile races begin at 10am 4th Annual Juvat Sled Races Pre 1980 snowmobiles compete in drag races on Joplin football field (1 block north of park) following Car Show Awards.

Vendors contact Shay (406) 262-4630

Liberty County June Jubilee

Saturday, June 4th 11:00am-4pm At Chester City Park This fun-filled day includes a brunch put on by the Boy Scouts, carnival games and food, vendors, VBS preview activities, a flyover and prize drop, show and shine, law enforcement demos, and a human foosball tournamnet For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at

(406) 759-4848

PETROLEUM Destinations:

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge is part of the Charles M. Russell Complex.

War Horse NWR consists of three separate land units: Wild Horse, 440 acres; War Horse, 1,152 acres; and Yellow Water, 1,640 acres. Open for hunting, fishing, hiking and wildlife observation. www.Fws.gov/refuge/war_ horse Events:

GARFIELD Destinations:

Garfield County Museum

The Garfield County Museum opened its doors in August of 1984. There is a full size Triceratops. The original was dug out north of Jordan. There are also several other fossils, including a T-Rex head. A homestead cabin and an old black smith shop replica have been built inside the museum. There are many interesting items from homestead days. An old time schoolhouse stands on the property. The museum invites everyone to share our areas rich history of fossils and homesteading. The museum is free to the public, but donations are always welcome.

Jordan, MT Located at the east end of Jordan, MT HWY 200 at north end of the senior center PHONE 406-557-2517 or 406-557-2308 June 1st-Labor Day Daily 1-5pm

OTHER WANT A FUN SUMMER EXPERIENCE? CHECK OUT THE MONTANA DINOSAUR TRAIL

The Dinosaur Trail is made up of 13 museums all around Montana that showcase the state’s amazing paleontological wonders. The Dinosaur Trail is a great way to see the variety of paleontological treasures that Montana has to offer, and it’s a great way to see the beauty and varied landscapes across the state. Visit www.mtdinotrail.org for information on all 13 locations and to order your Prehistoric Passport before heading out on your journey to the past.

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Best Fish and Chips

Lost on a rainy night, a nun stumbles across a monastery.

She’s just in time for dinner and is treated to the best fish and chips ever. After dinner, she goes to the kitchen to thank the chefs. She is met by Brother Michael and Brother Charles. She thanks them and asks who cooked what.

Says Brother Charles: “I’m the fish friar.”

She says to Brother Michael, “Then you must be...”

He replies, “Yes, I’m the chip monk.”

Tell them you read it in “Tricia’s Trader”!

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Check out our rates • TWO HOUR Coverage available T • Cash discounts available • Available to all producers and a variety of crops MPCI Customers…

Crop Insurance Acreage Reports are due July 15th Prevented Plant Notifications are due June 25th If you have been unable to finish seeding, contact us for more information on Late Planting coverage and Prevented Planting claims.

Call Aimee or Jake TODAY!

139 S. 1st Ave East Malta, MT • 406-654-1200 or 406-654-1008

For Sale: 28.5' Prowler fifth wheel camper trailer. Good cond., 12 ft. roll out w/ couch, 12 ft. sun shade. Have all mountings, have to be rem. from pickup. May consider selling 2003 Chev. 3/4T 4x4 6L diesel auto trans, 34k mi., and 5600w generator, 10hp Craftsman portable highpressure washer, 3000 psi, 7.25hp used Bass amp, 15 in. speaker. Call 406-357-3412. 6-I

WORLD CLASS SKATE PARK IN MALTA

MALTA--MAY 24, 2016-by Ashley Stuart

The community of Malta and Phillips County residents are still pinching themselves after receiving an incredible gift of a $100,000 skate park from Jeff Ament, founder and bass guitarist of world famous rock band Pearl Jam. Ament, a Big Sandy, Montana native and lifelong skateboarder, enjoys giving back to rural Montana youth through building skate parks. In an interview in 2012 with Vans Off the Wall documentary as to why Ament believes in building skate parks he says, “Most small towns have basketball or football teams at their high school and there is that outlet, but there is a whole different group of kids, typically, that are interested in things more artistic. Music and skateboarding are programs that have been cut a lot more in the last 10 years. Every kid is different and you can’t shove every kid into a round hole because a lot of the kids are triangle shaped and square shaped and skateboarding, I think, is for a lot of the triangle shaped and square shaped kids.”

Billy Coulon, owner and design artist of Evergreen Skateparks, and his 6 person crew have been working in Malta through the rain and snow since April 18th on the 4,000 sq ft project and are hoping to complete the skate park, located in Hill Crest Park, within the next two weeks.

Plans to open the new Malta Skate Park are underway and the Skatepark Committee is busy planning the grand opening celebration scheduled for June 26th.

In addition to the generous donation from Ament, Malta and Phillips County communities have come together and raised over $6,000 in one day through a radio-a-thon with KMMR 100.1. The funds will be put towards adding to the Hill Crest skate park area with sod, benches, sidewalks and picnic tables with shade.

Many thanks goes out to Jeff Ament, Evergreen Skateparks, the City of Malta, Malta Trails, Lynette Ereaux and the Skatepark Committee (Ashley Stuart, Shyla Jones, Laura Pankratz, Travis Rhodes and Shane Carnahan) for making this exciting new addition to Malta a reality.

When 7 year old Kash Ereaux was asked what he thought about having a world class skate park in Malta, he said, “I can’t wait to skate!”

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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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For Sale: Moon-n-Back Goats: Lou-Ann is a good doe, just a little shy, needs more human orientation. She kidded this month, very good momma. She has been on the stand a handful of times. She's a coming 4 year old, gives about 2 gallons a day.

Asking price, $175. 406-3572941 or cell 357-8899.

6-I For Sale: 30ft 2008 Featherlite, 3 compartment $13,999 and a 2008 30ft Featherlite Stock Trailer $13,999. We have 140 trailers on the lot! Always offering great deals! Call Bass Auction at (406) 538-8709 or go to www.bassauctionco.com. 5-II Auction: Huge gun/ ammo/reloading/tool/ camping auction, Saturday, June 11, Scobey, MT. See poster at: www. glasgowstockyards.com or call for information and poster, 406-228-9306, 2637529, or 783-7285.

6-I For Sale: Heavy duty John Deere 8' 3-pt offset disc. $900. Call 945-7098.

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For Sale: Taking orders on 1,000 tons of straight alfalfa off a pivot. Net wrapped round bales.

Trucking available. $125/ ton. Trucking available.

Montana Hay Co., 406-670-6551.

5-I:7-II Guitars of Montana: Alvarez, BOSS/Roland, Crafter, Dean, Electro-Voice, EVH, G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, Ibanez, Jackson, Laney, Ludwig, Luna, Mapex, Phil Jones Pure Sound, Randall, Zildjian! Music books, Band/ Orchestra rentals. #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998. 2-I:7-II

Ramblings of a Conservative

Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58

Why?

Years back, I conducted a trivia contest during closing ceremonies of our Double Rafter Cattle Drives. During the week-long drive, I would jot down seemingly insignificant observations pertaining to life in the saddle and the most observant guest would win a Montana Silversmith belt buckle at our final banquet. For instance, during one of our September trips, the high country was blanketed with 14 inches of wet snow, forcing us to shovel snow to pitch the cooking and sleeping tents. By the second afternoon, the temperature rocketed to 70 degrees thereby morphing our winter wonder land camp into a muddy feedlot. Jerry, a ranching neighbor, frequently helped us on these trips and as he stepped into the cook tent for morning coffee I noticed the plastic bread wrappers in each of his overshoes. I grabbed my shirt-pocket note pad and scribbled this little tid-bit for the trivia game.

Just as the four-wheeler has done to horses, the Muck boots are doing to overshoes. Most of the Muck boot generation, as well as nearly all guests that September, have no idea as to the purpose of a bread wrapper in a cowboy’s overshoes and I am going to leave the answer hanging. If you want to know the “why,” find Jerry, or some other cowboy who came of age in the ‘60s and ask them. Instead of talking bread wrappers, let me use the remainder of this column to explain the “why” behind a recent political point which superficially seems bizarre, yet is brilliant if you understand political strategy.

King Obama recently decreed all American schools will accommodate any and all of the government endorsed 15 sexes into the same restroom or locker room. School districts who ignore his royal order could lose federal funding and nothing brings the dependency class to their

knees faster than the revocation of monies from Uncle Sam. If you are confused why the King would throw a bone to the transsexuals who make up less than 0.1 percent of the population, you are missing his point and this brings me to my point.

For years, progressives have indoctrinated Generations X, Y and the Millennials to HATE Christian conservatives because tolerance of their beliefs is the supreme ideal. Leftists do not want to defeat conservatives in the arena of ideas, they want them eliminated from the American culture.

Anyone thinking there is a difference between the sexes will be aggressively attacked as an intolerant bigot, so all who disagree with the King’s new ruling instantly become inherently evil. With a single public announcement, President Obama has locked up his fully-indoctrinated progressive voterbase and now you know why.

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JUNE 3rd, 4th & 5th 2016

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1999 Transcraft Float 48'x96" Close Tandem Air Ride, like new and some new tires. $7,950

Skidster Trencher 48", believe to work with Hi or Low-flow, like new condition. New price $7,000, asking $5,750

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THE LITTLE ROCKIES RODEO BIBLE CAMP

by Riley Johnson

This is the 9th consecutive year of The Little Rockies Rodeo Bible Camp, to be held June 19th through the 22nd at the Landusky Bible Camp, which is located about 90 miles southeast of Havre in the Little Rocky Mountains.

The camp’s purpose is to use rodeo as the avenue to attract kids aged 12 to graduating high school senior and put them in a positive environment. All disciplines in the sport of rodeo are offered, such as saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, team roping, calf roping, break away roping, barrel racing, pole bending; also held is a horsemanship clinic.

The camp is open to all levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Some of these kids compete in high school rodeos and even amateur rodeos. In past years some very talented athletes who’ve have been to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and instructors that compete in the PBR and PRCA have attended. The Horsemanship class has three instructors with combined horse experience of over 100 years.

The livestock is provided by Sparky Dreesson, who had the remuda of the year for the 2010 National Finals Rodeo. The stock is handpicked to meet beginner to advanced skill levels.

Two guest speakers will headline this year. One is a minister from a local church and the other is coming all the way from Missouri.

More information can be found by going to Facebook under Little Rockies Rodeo Bible Camp, or the website under the same name where kids and parents can find email contacts, registration forms and more. The cost of the camp is $125 for timed events and $150 for rough stock. It’s really a full four days from morning to night with spiritual time and rodeo. Nature hikes, team building events, swimming, and a lot more are packed into these four days. On the last day is a rodeo where the kids compete, and family and friends are encouraged to come and watch these kids and see what skills they have aquired.

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HOME - AUTO - CROP

We are now offering Heartland Crop Insurance.

For Sale: Shop Smith Mark 510 Lathe-Drill-Saw-SanderBoring-Planer and band saw with books. $1,500 OBO. Also, GB Series 800 tractor loader, no welds, $2,000 OBO. Call 406-527-3435. 3-II:9-I Wanted to Buy: Older swather with a minimum 16' header, any kind. Call 406-654-1964. 5-II

$23,700

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We offer Fantastic Hail rates with a 2 hour binder. Cash discount if paid by July 15th.

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For Sale: 22-36 McCormick Deering steel wheeled tractor, running condition. $1,200. Call 406-353-2291 daytime.

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