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For Sale: Gunderson Herefords Dale and Lanea Gunderson Top end of 2015 crop. Performance and low birth weight bulls.

2 year old Hereford Bulls.

Polled and Horned.

Private Treaty at the Ranch at Rudyard, 355-4212.

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For Sale: Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat 750 page hardcover book celebrating Turner, Montana’s centennial. Get your copy today for only $100. Visit www.turnermontana.us or call Edward Snider at 406-353-2934. x

Buy-Sell-Trade: Collectibles at Joe's Trading Post, Montana. 406-759-6472.

Vintage Kokomo Chester 1-II

For Sale: Custom 30.06 Rifle, Swarovski 3x10x42 Scope, Sling, Soft case $2,599.99/offer. AR-15 Armalite .308, Sling, VISM scope 4x16x50, soft case, 2 clips, 286 ads Ammo $1,569.99/offer. Winchester Buffalo Bill Commemorative 30-30 cal. rifle and carbine set $2,299.99/ offer. Call 406-403-1804.

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For Rent: Basement office space, Feed Corn For Sale: Delivery across from Hill Co. Courthouse. $900/ available 406-768-7016.

1-II mo. Call Steve 406-262-3199. 1-II

Planning an Event? Why not give Rad's Deli a call? We can accommodate large groups. 406-357-3606. 1-II Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org .

11-x For Sale: Remodeled home in Harlem, MT. The 1012 +/-sq.ft. main floor has 2 brs and 1 bath, laundry area, lrg living and kit./ dining rooms. The 912+/- sq. ft. basement space was finished as den/office and houses 1/2 bath.

Park from the street under attached carport or attached 2 car garage.

Asking $92,500. List #266CP6 w w w. M i s s o u r i R i v e r R e a l t y. com 406-654-2273.

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AG INTEREST SERIES: MARKETS

Spectrum Commodities Louise Gartner 800-888-9843

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Help Wanted ads are FREE in Tricia’s Trader.

Call today! x For Sale: Available now. Well cared for home in Harlem, MT. 1172+/- sq.ft finished living space on the main floor, 3 bedrooms & 1 full bath, laundry area. Large mud room/entryway. Detached 24’x30’ shop with electricity, 2 areas; one side for parking, the other a workshop. 50’x140’ corner lot. Asking $78,000 List #265EC6 w w w. M i s s o u r i R i v e r R e a l t y. com 406-654-2273.

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January 25, 2017 Kansas City Wheat Minneapolis Wheat Chicago Wheat Corn Soybeans Soybean Meal Soybean Oil Live Cattle Feeder Cattle Boxed Beef - Choice Dressed Beef Crude Oil Heating Oil Unleaded Gas Natural Gas Silver Gold US $ Canadian $ Dow Jones

This Week 4.42 5.61 4.27 3.63 10.58 343.00 35.28 119.67 132.42 192 195 53.18 1.66 1.60 3.29 17.18 1213.60 100.33 0.76 19844

Change from Grain markets retreated last week after the index fund buying wrapped up and traders resumed their negative Last Week outlooks. Wheat found selling pressure after better than -0.10 expected rains moved through the plains, giving hard red -0.12 winter wheat a much needed moisture boost. Corn had managed to hold values at major resistance levels before -0.04 being pulled lower after the president removed barriers to -0.02 build two major pipelines. The perception is that the new -0.17 administration will support the oil industry at the expense -8.10 of bio-fuels. The soy complex also felt some of that same -0.30 pressure but is also looking at increasing export competition -0.60 with the Brazilian crop being harvested.

1.42 The cattle complex was quietly mixed as prices moved -1.00 around in a narrow range. Cash values improved on tight 5.00 market ready beef supplies, partly due to winter storms that 1.29 slowed weight gains and disrupted transportation. Feeders 0.0360 strengthened after a short-lived sell-off, supported by slow movement out of backgrounding operations, likely 0.0244 also due to the extreme winter weather.

0.00 -0.09 Energy markets were higher as the frigid winter in many -1.40 parts of the country are increasing demand for heat. Crude oil also found some support as OPEC restated their intent -0.58 to restrict supplies. Precious metals were just slightly 0.0048 lower in quiet, sideways trading. The Dow pushed higher, 109

nearing its all-time highs as hopes for an economic boost

from infrastructure spurred investor optimism Grain markets retreated last week after the index fund buying wrapped up and traders resumed spending their negative outlooks. Wheat found selling pressure after better than expected rains ismoved thewithout plains,written permission. The information reflected THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information strictlythrough prohibited giving hard red winter wheat a much needed moisture boost.

Corn had managed to hold values at major herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject levelsnotice. beforeFutures beingtrading pulled involves lower after toresistance change without risk.the president removed barriers to build two major pipelines. The perception is that the new administration will support the oil industry at the expense of biofuels. The soy complex also felt some of that same pressure but is also looking at increasing export competition with the Brazilian crop being harvested.

Tulips and Treasures: One of a kind

The cattle complex was quietly mixed as prices moved around in a narrow range.

Cash values improved on Hiring: Mechanics & Field Techs arrangements and gifts. Free in town tight market ready beef supplies, partly due to winter storms that slowed weight gains and disrupted at Diesel Doctor in Havre. Call 406- delivery. Call 406-654-1273 or stop transportation. Feeders strengthened after a short-lived sell-off, supported by slow movement out of 265-2105, ask for Kayla.

1-II in 900 S. Central Ave., Malta. 1-II backgrounding operations, likely also due to the extreme winter weather.

Energy markets were higher as the frigid winter in many parts of the country are increasing demand for heat. Crude oil also found some support as OPEC restated their intent to restrict supplies. Precious metals were just slightly lower in quiet, sideways trading. The Dow pushed higher, nearing its all-time highs as hopes for an economic boost from infrastructure spending spurred investor optimism.

Custom Hay & Grain Grinding

THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly Jake Konesky, Owner prohibited without written permission. The information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.

Kyle Opinions Konesky, Owner expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk.

Louise Gartner Spectrum Commodities 800-888-9843

For Sale: 2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD, 70,000 miles, 6.0 gas, crew cab, 4WD, 6.5' box, spray in liner, B&W gooseneck, cloth interior with rubber flooring. $21,500. 406-357-4192. 2-I

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Feb. 11, Sat.: LINCOLN-REAGAN DAY DINNER. Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, Chinook, MT. For tickets, call 353-2213, 357-2386, or 379-2512. $50/person. Music to follow.

Feb. 11, Sat.: FEASTING TABLE: COMMUNITY LADIES' RETREAT, Bear's Den, 56 Main Street So., Harlem, MT. 11am-4pm. For more information, contact Dawn Colby at 399-7128.

Feb. 11, Sat.: "WE LOVE NORTHERN BALL - Kentucky Derby", Armory Gymnasium, Havre. For tickets, call 406-265-3711.

Mar. 9-11, Thu-Sun.: MONTANA SEED SHOW, Harlem High School, Harlem, MT. 3rd Wed. of Every Month: 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.

3rd Thurs. of Every Month: Blaine County DUI Task Force meets in Bl. Co. Triple E Room at noon. This meeting is open to the public and welcomes the community. For questions call Deputy Chris Adair at 357-3260.

First and Third Mon. of the Month.: HAVRE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLMeadowlark Estates, 4113 9th St. W., Havre, Sundays, 5:00-7:00pm. More info call Barbara Fell, 390-3708. Open to all denominations.

Reo Montana Career Training Opp 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.

Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're Wanted: Old transmission power the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. poles from Ft. Peck to Gt Falls. Also, N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x the cross arms if avail. And looking for used snow plow for vehicle. Call Craig Stiles, 390-0455.

10-II:4-I Call Kimmel Kreations for Visit your local pharmacy online! wedding invitations, graduation w w w.M il k R iverPha r macy.net; announcements, office forms, biz w w w.C h i n o o k P h a r m a c y. n e t ; For Sale: 2002 Feather Steel Stock cards, stationery, letterhead, special Combo, 3 horse with tack 3500lb www.ChesterPharmacy.net.

1-II axles. Floor is in excellent shape. occasion napkins, livestock ID tag For Sale: Over 175 Simmental, Has homemade slants to completely numbering, foil engraving, calendars, Removable typing, binding and more! 379-2377.

SimAngus and Angus yearlings enclose the trailer.

BULLS OF THE BIG SKY: saddle rack to become a stock trailer. If it’s in print and you need it, we can 2-I do it. Try us for your next project.

February 20, 2017, 1:00PM, Billings 1-406-301-0149 Must See!

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For Sale: Jersey/Brown Swiss Milk Cow. Older (I believe 8).

No Diseases. Approx. weight 1400lbs. Please Call 406-3573819 for more information. 2-I

For Sale: 2 Red Angus butcher steers, Searching for something? ready to go. Call 390-5547. 1-II Find it in the search window at www.TriciasTrader.com. x For Sale: 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, a beautifully updated kitchen with cable & guard rail. New HDPE stainless steel appliances, walk-in pipe. Engineered bridges for pantry and textured granite counter pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. tops. Additional amenities include a Clips & post caps. Toll free- finished basement with wood-stove 866-683-7299 or 406-453-7299 a privacy fenced yard and 24’x36 Big Sky Pipe And Supply, Great heated and insulated shop. List price Falls. Call Today and Ask for $189,000. Call Missouri River Realty our free catalog. Visit Us Online 654-2273 Listing # 159MP-6 www.

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Elk & Deer Special Application Drawing Deadline March 15; Fishing License Expires Feb. 28

is packet is available at FWP license providers and online at fwp.mt.gov/hunting/ licenses/. The deer and elk permit application packet explains the rules for each hunting district and gives directions for applying. Hunters can apply online, or they GLASGOW, MT--It’s time to start thinking about hunting season again, and getting may stop in to any FWP office and apply in person. your new fishing license for the year. Starting Monday, Jan. 23, hunters and anglers Prerequisites for applying for these permits include a conservation license, can start purchasing licenses for the 2017 year. base hunting license and the required elk and/or deer license. And starting this year,

Anglers are reminded that their 2016 fishing licenses will expire on Feb. 28. the purchase of a Montana bow and arrow license will be required prior to applying

Hunters are reminded that the deadline for applying for bull and antlerless for any archery-only permit. To purchase a bow and arrow license, an individual elk and mule deer buck permits is March 15. The deer and elk permit application must meet one of the following requirements: • show completion of a bowhunter education course.

• show proof of purchase of a previous year’s bow and arrow license from Montana or another state.

•sign an affidavit that they have previously purchased a bow and arrow license in Montana or another state.

First time archers need to plan ahead so they have the prerequisite bowhunter education certificate in order to apply for 2017 archery-only drawings.

Some archery classes may be available before the March 15 deadline in your area.

Please refer to fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/ to find a class offered near you.

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That evening the husband came home with a small package and gave it to his wife. Delighted, she opened it to find a book entitled"The Meaning of Dreams."

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Date Feb. 11 Thu. Feb. 18 Sat. Feb. 20 1pm Mar. 3 Thu. Mar. 6 Mon. 1pm

Amazon Shoppers: Did you know Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, Inc.?

Visit www.smile.amazon. com. Purchases MUST be made through Amazon Smile to qualify. x

Mar. 29 Wed. 1pm

For Sale: Frontier Grille Guard; Apr. 3 Will Fit 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado Pickups. Call (406)357-2311. 2-I Mon.

Sale info.

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

YOUNG BROS. ANGUS BULL SALE at Milk River Pavilion, Malta, MT Kip 406-390-4814, Larry 406-930-1566

BULLS OF THE BIG SKY Billings Livestock Commission, Billings, MT. http://www.bullsofthebigsky.com

INFINITY ANGUS RANCH Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT 406-893-4456, 406-893-7788, Edwin Miner/Monica Haaland

CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook 406-395-4962 www.clearcreekangus.com

MASTER ANGUS Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT www.masterangus.com, 406-357-2265 or 680-7483

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R. MATH FARMS ANGUS SALE Milk River Pavillion www.mathfarms.com, Bob Math 406-674-5562

Apr. 6 Thu. 1pm

BOWLES J5 REDS Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT 406-357-3125, 539-3100, 539-2102, bbowlesj5@yahoo.com

Download us on Mobile! The Tricia's Apr. 5 Trader mobile app is now on Google Wed. PlayStore and Apple App Store. Get 1pm it now and don't miss a single issue! x

Apr. 13 Thu. 1pm

NISSEN ANGUS ANNUAL PROD. SALE Blaine County Fairgrounds, Chinook Jeff & Christie Nissen 406-357-2643 info@nissenangus.com

NORTHERN PREMIER ANGUS SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook www.montanasnorthernpremier.com, Kelly McCracken, 406-262-2347

Private Treaty FUNK ANGUS Funk Angus Ranch, 18 mi. NE of Frazer.

Gary & Roxann, 406-392-5777 Private Treaty THOMPSON CATTLE COMPANY, INC. Call 406-654- 4278

Private Treaty BEERY LAND & LIVESTOCK 100 Horned & Polled Herefords.

Call 406-979-5720 or 773-5710 for catalog.

Private Treaty GUNDERSON HEREFORDS 2 Year old Hereford bulls, Polled & Horned.

At the Ranch at Rudyard, 406-355-4212.

Dec. 2017 Dec. 2017

EWING ANGUS At the ranch 14 mi. west of Malta, MT. 406-654-2347

SHIPWHEEL CATTLE, Chinook, MT 406-357-2492 www.ShipwheelCattle.com

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FEB. 4 CLASS A A W R ESTLI N G- - SEED I N G: Ea s te r n A A a t Bu tte H ig h Sc h o o l CLASS A W R ESTLI N G D I V I SI ON A L: Ea ste r n A a t D a w s o n Co u n ty H ig h Sc h o o l CLASS B- C W R ESTLI N G D I V I SI ON A L: Nor th e r n B- C a t Sh e lb y H ig h Sc h o o l Ea ster n B- C a t G la s g o w H ig h Sc h o o l FEB. 1 0 - 11 All Cla ss HI G H SCH O O L STAT E W RE ST L I N G , Billin g s , M e tr a Pa r k

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GI RLS HI GH SCH O O L D I ST RI CT TO U RN A M E N T S: FEB. 13 - 2 0 FEB. 1 6 - 1 8 2C a t Sidne y H ig h Sc h o o l 1 B a t Cu t Ba n k H ig h Sc h o o l FEB. 15 - 1 8 2 B a t M a lta H ig h Sc h o o l 3 C a t G la s g o w H ig h Sc h o o l 9C a t Ha vr e H ig h Sc h o o l 8 C a t Fe rg u s Co . H ig h Sc h o o l, L e w is to w n GI RLS HI GH SCH O O L D I V I SI O N A L TO U RN A M E N T S: FEB. 2 2 - 2 5 Ea ste r n A a t Rimr o c k A u to A r e n a a t M e tr a Pa r k , Billin g s Nor the r n C Mont a n a E x p o Pa r k Fo u r Se a s o n s A r e n a , G t Fa lls Ea ste r n C a t Wo lf Po in t H ig h Sc h o o l FEB. 2 3 - 2 5 Nor th e r n B a t G la s g o w H ig h Sc h o o l

S tat e Swim Mee t FEB. 10- 11 A L L CL A SS G r e a t Fa lls H ig h Sc h o o l

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B oys Ba sk e t ba l l

BOYS H IGH SCHO OL DIST R ICT TOU R NA M E N TS: FEB . 14 -20 FEB . 16 -18 2C at Sid ney H ig h School 1B at C ut Ba n k H ig h School FEB . 15 -18 2B at Malt a H ig h School 3C at Gla sgow H ig h School 9C at Hav re H ig h School 8C at Fe rg u s Co. H ig h School, L ew ist ow n BOYS H IGH SCHO OL DI V ISIONA L TOU R NA M E N TS: FEB . 22 -25 E a st e r n A at R i m ro ck Aut o A re n a at Met r a Pa rk , Bi l l i ngs Nor t he r n C at Mont a n a Exp o Pa rk Fou r Se a son s A re n a , G re at Fal ls E a st e r n C at Wol f Poi nt H ig h School MAR. 2- 4 Nor t he r n B at C ut Ba n k H ig h School

S tat e Bask e tball Tour naments GIR L S S TAT E TO U R NAMENTS: MA R . 9 - 11 C lass A A Montana E xpo Pa r k Four Se a sons A rena, G reat Fa lls M AR . 2-4 C lass A at B utte Civic Ce nte r M AR . 9 - 11 Class B at R imrock A u to Ar e na a t Me tr a Pa r k, B illings M AR . 2 - 4 C lass C at B elgrade Spe c ia l Eve nts Ce nte r B O Y S S TAT E TO U R NAMENTS: MA R . 9-11 C l a ss A A at MS U -B ozeman, B ric k Br e e de n Fie ldhouse C l a ss A at U niversity of Monta na , Missoula C lass B at B utte C ivic Ce nte r C l a ss C a t Montana E xpo Park Four Se a sons Ar e na , G reat F alls

RIVERSIDE INN In room coffee, fridge, and microwave Seasonal laundry facilty Free wireless internet Hunting dogs welcome Cable TV 8 North Central - PO Box 1609 - Malta - Mt - 58538 - 406-654-2310

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Buy-Sell-Trade: Vintage Collectibles at Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. 406-759-6472.

1-II Now Processing Beef: Lev's Meat Shop in Chinook is now fully licensed to butcher all domestic meats: Beef, Lamb, Pork. Call 945-0833 to schedule. Still doing wild game, smokehouse and European mounts as well.

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Items Wanted: Shells (cartridges) for 30 Remington, empties or loaded. Also, an older Skidsteer, any condition, running or not. Call 406-467-2566.

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Bar 9 Ranch Clayton Hofeldt 406-945-0850 bar9ranch@gmail.com

Four Butte Cattle Co. Bryan Pike 406-788-5952 bpike4@hotmail.com

C Bar Angus Bruce Christofferson 406-658-2131 Ross Christofferson rc516@mtintouch.net 658-2153

DH Registered Angus Dale Hofeldt 406-357-3785

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Western & Wildlife Artwork Rare Vintage USA knives Indian Design Blankets Furs, Pelts, & Rawhide Braintan Buckskins Sage & Sweetgrass Native American Craftwork Custom Framing Knife Sharpening Saddles

(406) 399-6522

Havre Holiday Village Mall 1753 Hwy 2 NW - Ste 8 bigskyimages.com Havre, MT

For Sale: 1977 GMC 2 ton truck with 18ft bed. Motor is rebuilt, new tires and in great shape, also a Ford bi-directional tractor, overhauled, in good shape with 16ft swather head. Also attached is a front end loader with grapple fork. Price reasonable. Call 680-7488.

1-II For Sale: 500 ton Barley.

654-7289.

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For Sale: '87 Chevy Suburban 4x4. New tranny, transfer case, exhaust. 70,000 original miles.

Needs paint and headliner.

Asking $3,000. 379-2597.

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JW FEEDS 406-390-5076

John Wolery • Chester, MT

SUPPLEMENTING CATTLE WITH THE CUSTOMER IN MIND

tubs • liquid feed • range cake • salt • KD mineral

Competitive Prices and Delivery Available!

Montana chaMbEr rElEaSES StatEMEnt oF SUpport on kEYStonE xl pipElinE HELENA, MT--Webb Brown, The Montana Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO expressed in a recent release its excitement to hear that the Keystone XL pipeline will move forward.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will allow the construction of Keystone XL Pipeline, which will safely deliver the resources U.S. families and businesses need to drive down costs. The executive order overturns the Obama administration's decision to deny a permit required to allow the pipeline to cross the U.S.-Canadian border.

According to the MT Chamber, "This project will benefit Montana in many ways: business activity, tax revenue, and jobs. We thank Trans-Canada for their faith in Montana, President Trump for this action, and our delegation for their support.

The Montana Chamber has worked for years, since it was first proposed, to realize this major project for the Treasure State. In fact, when complete, Keystone XL will be one of, if not the biggest property taxpayers in the state.

The business activity generated will be significant. In addition, the proposed on-ramp near Baker will provide access to markets that will definitely benefit Montana.

All of this comes with minimal negative impact. In fact, repeated and extensive analysis has proven the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Unfortunately, political considerations and regulations have halted this job- and revenue-generator. President Trump has now cleared the path forward. We thank all those involved in promoting this project.

Keystone XL is a perfect example of what we hope to accomplish in Envision 2026, the Montana Chamber's ten-year strategic plan. By getting the right people in the right place and eliminating the regulatory hurdles, we will definitely see the increase in per capita income and gross state product that we expect. It will help our business climate, infrastructure, workforce, and even entrepreneurship."

Café For Lease: 15-Table Café for lease in Rudyard, Mt. Commercial cooking experience mandatory.

Priority contracting to provide Senior Center noon day meals included. Wonderful school system in a self-contained town. Please send resumé to RCCC Senior Center, PO Box 47, Rudyard, MT 59540. 2-I For Sale: The Barber Shop. This turnkey business includes the building and barber equipment.

Be your own boss on Main Street Chinook with this great business opportunity. Call Greytak Realty 406-357-2111 or 262-3170.

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

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

Pushing Up Daisies

The biggest challenge I faced in Montana’s House was keeping my mouth shut. No, not speaking inappropriately, rather having my mouth fall open upon hearing the left’s shockingly ignorant statements. Sitting openmouthed, or banging my head on the table, makes me appear less astute than I really am. Because progressivism is firmly rooted in fantasyland, collectivists can only regurgitate the state-sponsored propaganda imbedded in their subconscious. For proof, look at today’s military.

Our Declaration of Independence states government’s primary function is securing the rights endowed us by our Creator. Article I, section 8 of our Constitution, grants Congress the power to “declare war…raise and support Armies…maintain a Navy…execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions.” The link between these two founding documents clearly states the function of America’s armed forces, but not to everyone. Rather than an entity securing rights and liberty, statist view the military as a giant, social laboratory where the whims of the ruling class can be imposed by executive decree. For example, transsexuals are portrayed as an integral part of a superior fighting force, so a progressive American culture will adore them. If the ruling class limited their experimentation to social issues, I would do little more than shake my head. However, like the camel’s nose under the tent, their swell intentions soon creep into other areas.

Last May, leading military officials regurgitated that climate change is the greatest threat to American freedom. In response, they decreed many of our military ships and aircraft would be powered by bio-fuels rather than diesel, F-76. Using bio-fuels at $26 per gallon rather than F-76 at $2.76 per gallon sounds foolish because it is foolish. War is won or lost based on a country’s ability to consistently supply their forces with essential resources.

Powering the engines of freedom with fuel eight times more expensive than that used by the enemy, guarantees our defeat. To America haters, this is entirely acceptable and last week, it got worse.

The Department of Defense requested environmentally friendly ammo be used in training. Ammunition will be loaded with specialized seeds to grow environmentally beneficial plants. This green ammo will be limited to training, but if progressives call the shots, you can bet this limitation will be temporary. Prior to 2017, “pushing up daisies” was a euphemism for adversaries incapacitated by high velocity projectiles. Not anymore. State sponsored, national fake news chains will trumpet green bullets as a truly glorious victory in our war on climate change, but it makes my mouth fall open in disbelief.

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REQUEST A CATALOG AT: www.bullsofthebigsky.com or contact Maureen Mai 208-267-2668

Lot 133 Marty Ropp 406-581-7835 • Garrett Thomas 936-714-4591 www.alliedgeneticresources.com

Livestock Supplements: JW Feeds, John Wolery, Chester, Mt. Call today for all of your livestock supplements, cake, 250 lb. tubs, liquid feed, salt, KD mineral, delivery. 406-390-5056. 2-I For Sale: RARE KNIVES, Large selection RUANA, SCHRADE, Hard to find USA- made Old Timer & Uncle Henry, Knife/ scissor sharpening Big sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522.

1-II For Sale: Nice starter home in a great location near Sunnyside! 1 bedroom upstairs, 2 non-conforming bedrooms downstairs and 2 bathrooms. Detached 1 car garage.

Several recent updates to the interior and new shingles on the house and garage. List Price $87,000. Call Missouri River Realty 945-4350 www.MissouriRiverRealty.com 1-II Feed Corn For Sale: Delivery available 406-768-7016.

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For Sale: Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat 750 page hardcover book celebrating Turner, Montana’s centennial. Get your copy today for only $100. Visit www.turnermontana.us or call Edward Snider at 406-353-2934. x

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