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CONTENTS:

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Advertising/Subscriptions..............8 Auction Calendar.........................1 Conservative Cow Dr....................2 Dave Says ................................... 6 Hooves and Horns ....................... 8 Joyce Meyer..................................9 Laugh Lines ................................. 8 Markets ...................................... 14 Realty Section ............................. 7 Sports Tournaments...............10-11 Sudoku ...................................... 4 Things to Know ............................ 5

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Fall Gatherin’

Western Art, Books & Firearms

AUCTION Friday, November 3rd & Saturday, November 4th, 2017 Friday: 6 p.m. & Saturday: 10 a.m. • Fairgrounds, Lewistown, MT

Previews begin: Friday @1 p.m. & Saturday @ 7:30 a.m.

- Featuring -

G The Gerald (Mickey) Kane Estate

Winchester 1876, .45-60, engraved

Sharps, .45-70

Win 70, .22 Hornet

40+ rifles & shotguns (Winchester, Sharps, Weatherby, Remington & Savage) including: Winchester 1876 rifle, .45-60, possibly factory engraved, buffalo & bear, elk & big horn sheep, SN 38689, made in 1884, octagon 28” bbl, stock is 2X deluxe wood, rifle butt plate # matches lower tang #, cracked upper tang, missing front sight. A great, honest 1876 that’s been on the ranch near Big Sandy, MT for many years. Sells with Winchester letter. (13) Winchester Model 70 pre-’64’s (4) Winchester Model 71, .348 Win Plus: Win Mdls 03, 12, 42, 50, 54, 55, 60, 60A, 61, 70, 71, 77, 86, 290, 1917, US-M1, & more!

Firearms sell on Saturday!

Win 70, .220 Swift

G Fred Shellenberg’s Outstanding

Win 55, .25-35 WCF

Paintings & drawings by Ace Powell, Will James, Ed Borein, C.R. Cheek, Clarence Cuts The Rope, Gary Schildt, Nick Eggenhoffer, Robert Morgan, Hans Kleibber & others 200 +/- books, collectible Western & Montana history, novels.

Western Art & Book Collection

G Indian Artifacts, Western Gear

Weatherby Mark V, .270 Magnum

Win 64, .32 WS

Win 86, .33 WCF

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Win 71, .348

C.R. Cheek

Bruce Contway

Lewistown, MT • 406-538-5125

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SUDOKU! The rules to the Japanese game of Sudoku are straightforward. Simply fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

419 Madison Ave. * Chester, MT

SOLUTION:

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FEATURING: Building pictured is not priced in ad. Crew travel required over 50 miles. Local building code modiﬁcations extra. Price subject to change without notice.

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Enjoy Uncle Joe's. Lunch & Dinner served Tues-Sat. 11am to 10pm. Private Banquet Room. Gift Certificates available. See our features on Facebook. See our full menu online at www.unclejoessteakhouse. com 265-5111 10-I

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COLUMBUS, MT • 406-322-5427 GREAT FALLS, MT • 406-453-4322

Pheasants Forever! 31st Annual Banquet. October 10th, 2017 at the Duck Inn in Havre, MT. Cocktail Hour at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. To learn more go to www. pheasantsforever.org 10-I

For Sale: Adjustable hospital bed with Real Estate: Call Kim Cripps rails and handicap commode. Prices at 406-265-0905. 10-II are negotiable. 379-2520. 10-I

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THINGS TO KNOW: Oct.13-15th: Lewistown Gun Show, Fergus Co. Trade Center, Lewistown, Montana. For more info visit www.wcsofmt.com or call 406-5385394. Oct 29: Halloween Hoop Fest 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Boys and girls 4th-8th grade at MSU-Northern Havre. $60 entry fee. Prize for the best team costume. Registration forms available contact: 399-1069 or 399-3135. Oct 31st: HALLOWEEN! Nov 18, Sat.: Fall craft show, Turner Old Gym in conjunction with the junior high jamboree basketball games Turner is hosting with North Star and Chester-JI. To reserve a booth, call April Fox at 379-2215. 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. Quarterly, Sept. 21, Dec. 21, Mar. 15 and June 21.: 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 oﬀers agricultural workers & their families assistance with: Funding for short-term classes or college tuition, books & other related costs. Job Search, placements & advancements. Employment security & wage increases. For more info visit reomontana.org call 406-879-9384 or email fawn@reomontana.org Dept.of Labor.

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For Sale: Generac 22KW For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in generator w/ transfer switch, runs Chinook. No pets, no smoking. Call on propane or natural gas. Brand 406-357-3366 or 390-4874. 10-II new, Has never been run. $4,750. Call 406-963-2228. 10-II

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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.

DEAR DAVE,

My son is about to go off to college, and I’m concerned about how he’ll handle his money when he gets there. We’ve taught all our children how to use your envelope system, and to save and give, but I’d like some advice on how he can safeguard his finances a little better. ~Ashley

DEAR ASHLEY,

If you haven’t already covered it, he needs to learn to utilize a debit card and reconcile a checking account. Set the account up in your name and his, so you can follow what’s going on in the account. If there’s an issue, this gives you easy access so that a minor incident doesn’t become a huge problem. Right now, the best way for him to learn is to make educated, informed decisions on his own and to stand on his own two feet. You’re there for guidance at this point — not control. I’d let him use a debit card, cash, and have a few simple envelopes for expenses. Also, he needs to report back to you monthly what’s going on with the budget. What I’m talking about here isn’t control; it’s a simple, regular review and coaching session on finances. This is an exciting time in your lives. You’ve laid a foundation, and it’s time for this little one to spread his wings a bit. Together, you can make sure he’s learning and living the way a young man should! ~ Dave

DEAR DAVE,

What is your opinion on leasing cell phones? ~ Monica

DEAR MONICA,

In most cases, leasing something is just another way of financing. I wouldn’t lease anything, apart from a building or office space for a business in the short term. There are almost always hidden conditions and a few “gotchas” hidden in the fine print of leases. Besides, leasing a cell phone? Really? Come on! If you can’t pay cash for something like a cell phone, it means you can’t afford the phone. It’s as simple as that! ~ Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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American Garage 40440 US Hwy 2 East - Chinook Scott DePriest, Owner

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For Sale: Livestock equipment Round bale feeders, some fixed up for sheep, others for cattle. Also, feeding troughs. Moline tandem manure spreader. 4-horse Ponderosa stock trailer, new floor & new mat, good shape. Call 406-3573148, lv msg if no answer. 10-II

For Sale: 1953 Willy's CJ3 Jeep w/ 1/2 cab and PTO. Restored, mostly original. New paint, some spare parts, motor & tranny overhauled, tires newer. Call 406-378-2322. 10-II

For Sale: Generic 22KW generator w/ transfer switch, runs on propane or natural gas. Brand new, Has never been run. $4,750. Call 406-963-2228. 10-II

Costume Contest

@ THE SWEET FAMILY HEALTH FAIR

FRIDAY, 10/27/17 ~ 7-11AM BLAINE COUNTY EVENT CENTER (FAIRGROUNDS)

Voting Held Via Facebook 10/28 - 10/31 Prizes: Season Pass to Chinook City Pool & Havre Ice Dome $100 Master Sports Gift Certificate A Book a Month for a Year

There's Something for EVERYONE at this year's Health Fair bring the whole family! Cinch Sacks for the Kids Lifesize Operation Game Chair Massages Health Screenings Flu Shots FIT Cards Snacks EKGs & More!

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Studies have demonstrated that Rednecks have the lowest stress rate because they do not understand the seriousness of most medical terminology. Artery - The study of paintings

Bacteria - Back door to cafeteria

Barium - What doctors do when patients die

Benign - What you be, after you be eight

Cesarean Section - A neighborhood in Rome

Cat scan - Searching for Kitty

Cauterize - Made eye contact with her

Colic - A sheep dog

Coma - A punctuation mark

Dilate - To live long

Enema - Not a friend

Fester - Quicker than someone else

Fibula - A small lie

Impotent - Distinguished, well known

Labor Pain - Getting hurt at work

Medical Staff - A Doctor's cane

Morbid - A higher offer

Nitrates - Rates of Pay for Working at Night, Normally more money than Days

Node - I knew it

Outpatient - A person who has fainted

Pelvis - Second cousin to Elvis

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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer Post Date: September 24, 2017

The Power of a Good Choice Free choice is one of the greatest gifts God has given us. Each day we get to choose things like what to eat, what to wear, and what to think and say. This also applies to major decisions—like who to marry, where to live, and what we will do with our lives. We also choose whether we will love and serve God or not, because the Lord won’t force us to do anything. Yes, He could make us worship Him, but He doesn’t want us to be robots who have no choice about being in relationship with Him. He desires for us to love Him because we want to—not because we have to. So much of our lives comes down to the choices we make. That’s why I love Deuteronomy 30:19 (AMP), which says: “...I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore, you shall choose life in order that you may live....” I love this because God not only gives us the options, but He gives us the right answer as well: “Choose life!” Galatians 6:7 says it this way: “Do not be deceived…whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap.” God is good, and He loves us tremendously. He has good thoughts and plans for our future (Jeremiah 29:11); however, we have a part to play in the process. Our decisions (the “seeds” we sow) will produce a harvest in our lives. Good choices lead to good results and a good future, while bad choices will lead to regret and unhappiness. Here’s a practical example: My husband, Dave, has exercised regularly most of his life. Because he’s been so diligent in this area, he’s rarely been sick, and he always looks great. I, on the other hand, did not enjoy exercising, so I didn’t make good choices to work out over the years. Eventually, I began to see the negative results in my body. When I finally realized I had done a serious disservice to myself by not exercising regularly, I was in my sixties. God put a desire in my heart to begin the habit of regular exercise, and now I walk several miles almost every day. I feel better now than I did when I was in my forties! Think about your life… How are your choices affecting your relationships? Your health? Your finances? Are the thoughts and words you’re choosing having a positive impact on the atmosphere at home or at work? Are your decisions producing good results, leading you closer to God or further away from Him? I’m not talking about being perfect, and I don’t mean to make you feel bad about yourself or the things you haven’t done the way you should have. We all need God’s grace to live right…to make good choices consistently that bring us the life He wants us to have. Sometimes making wise decisions means we do what we need to do now—not what we feel like doing—so we can be happy later on. The truth is, the better our choices are today, the fewer “messes” we’ll have to deal with tomorrow or further down the road. If you need wisdom to know what to do, take time to study God’s Word. The Bible is packed with instructions about how we can live a great life and reap a harvest of blessings. Psalm 1:1-3 gives us a wonderful promise from God for those who will obey His Word: “Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example]…but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season; its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].” If it feels like you’re in such a difficult place in your life that you could never get where you really want to be, I want to encourage you. There was a time in my life years ago when things were so bad it didn’t seem I could ever make enough good choices to get to a good place. But as I began to do what I could do, God met me where I was and He did what I couldn’t. And today, I’m happier and have more peace and fulfillment in my life than I ever have before! Your situation probably won’t change dramatically overnight, but if you’ll focus on doing your part—what you can do—and make a determined decision to trust God to do what you can’t do, you will see good results in time. The key is to keep making one good choice after another, one day at a time, and never give up! *********

For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Sit, Stand, Walk, Run. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battleﬁeld of the Mind and Unshakeable Trust: Find the Joy of Trusting God at All Times, in All Things (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joycemeyer.org. Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or website are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Joyce Meyer Ministries.

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MONTANA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TOURNAMENTS FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, GOLF, AND SOCCER!

FOOTBALL DESTINATION DEPENDS ON TEAM STANDINGS

PLAYOFFS: CLASS A, B, C-8 & C-6: October 28 CLASS AA: November 3-4

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: ALL CLASSES: November 17-18

GOLF

BOYS & GIRLS DIVISIONALS: CLASS A:

September 22

Eastern A - Hardin

September 23

Central A - Livingston

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: CLASS A: AA - Kalispell A - Sidney

CROSS COUNTRY

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: ALL CLASSES: October 21 Helena

VOLLEYBALL

DISTRICTS: CLASS A:

November 2-4

Northwest - Browning Southwest - Frenchtown

CLASS B:

October 26-28 5B - Belgrade

October 26-27 Forsyth

October 27-28 4B - Huntly 2B - Wolf Point 1B - Chouteau

CLASS C:

October 26-28

12C - Granite 4C - Absarokee 2C - Dawson Community College 1C - Plentywood

October 26-27

14C - Charlo 11C - Manhattan Christian 6C West - Dutton-Brady 6C East - Chester-Joplin-Inverness

October 27-28

13C - Valley Christian 5C - Harlowton 3C - Scobey

DIVISIONALS: CLASS A:

November 2-4

Western A - Butte Eastern A - Lewistown

CLASS B:

November 2-4

Northern B - Malta Southern B - Red Lodge Western B - Lincoln

CLASS C:

November 2-4

Northern C - Chinook Southern C - Laurel Eastern C - Sidney Western C - Manhattan Christian

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: November 9-11 All Classes

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58

Cow Doctor Gift Giving: Take Three My oldest granddaughter, Clara, helped trail cattle to the mountains the last two summers and she is hooked on cowboy life. She wants to follow my footsteps to vet school before owning a ranch and she is driven and smart enough to get it done. Clara is 14. A year ago, Clara became the owner of a gift horse, a 15-year-old Arab mare named Lacy, who had a love/hate relationship with her previous owner. Mostly hate, so I took the mare to the Breaks for test ride elk hunting. Lacy was tolerable for three days, but the fourth revealed her evil underbelly. While riding along a ridge, Lacy bowed her neck, chomped the bit and crow-hopped while galloping across the plateau, stopping only after I crashed her into a corner brace. She had two more fits that morning, with the third on top of a 200-foot clay bank overlooking the Missouri River. If Lacy was willing to tumble us both to the water below, she shouldn’t be carrying my grandkids, so in June, Lacy moved to France. Since then, Clara has been saving money for a real horse. For her 14th birthday Clara requested a family weekend riding horses. Although, it doesn’t take much of an equine athlete to pack my mini-Kimmels, my cavy is aging and I have pondered whether I should buy in, or sell out of the horse business. Because my heart is bigger than my brain, I crafted a plan to buy myself a new horse, but birthday gift it to Clara for year-round feed and care. Clearly a win-win. At dinner Friday night, I told Clara she needed her Muck Boots and slicker for an all-day appointment starting Saturday morning. She looked confused, so I tossed her the BLS Horse Sale Catalogue wrapped in a ribbon and bow. She glanced at the cover and tears streamed down her cheeks. Saturday morning, we hit the sale where we bid for five hours before scoring a nice seven-year-old paint gelding. I planned to take him to hunting camp and should he pass muster, he would winter at Clara’s in Great Falls. Sunday morning, I saddled up and circled through the pasture before swapping horses with Clara. By Sunday afternoon, she was loping the paint through the hills bareback, so my ingenious scheme backfired as I owned my new horse less than 24 hours. It wasn’t a total loss, as I learned a birthday horse scores far above dog collars and blenders, which is a tidbit worth remembering.

For Sale: 5 Unit apartment complex in Malta, MT. Central Ave., walking distance to grocery store, post oﬃce and downtown amenities. All units 715+/- sq.ft. on the main floor, 703+/sq.ft. downstairs. 3 units finished basements and the 2 units unfinished basement storage space. Heated by gas forced air and tenants pay all utilities. Parking available behind units. Asking $220,000, Missouri River Realty at 654-2273. www. MissouriRiverRealty.com 10-II 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. 10-II

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AUCTION

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October 14th 9am

Preputin--Eckstein Retirement Auct., BRADY Ophus Auctions: 406-378-2666 www.ophusauctions.com

October 28th 10am

Gun & Con Auction RK Auctions: 406-485-2548 www.r-kauction.com

November 3rd 6pm

Fall Gatherin' Western Art, Books & Firearms Auction Shobe Auction: 406-538-5125 shobeauction.com

November 4th 10am

Fall Gatherin' Western Art, Books & Firearms Auction Shobe Auction: 406-538-5125 shobeauction.com

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This Week 4.24 6.17 4.29 3.44 9.66 316.50 33.01 113.77 154.15 196 172 51.30 1.79 1.61 2.89 17.13 1288.90 92.82 0.80 22816

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Wheat markets were mixed for the week, with Minneapolis trying to regain its leadership of the complex. Fears of Argentine wheat running into quality declines because of too much rain have revived support for the high quality market of Minneapolis. Winter wheats were a bit weaker as improving moisture conditions in the Midwest and Great Plains should get both soft red winter and hard red winter crops off to a good start this fall. Corn and soybeans were mixed in quiet trade. Corn continues to feel pressure from a large crop being harvested and worries that the ethanol mandate could be lowered. Soybeans also are worried about a reduction in bio-fuel requirements but did fund support from the ongoing dryness in Brazil that is slowing planting progress and will likely lead to a reduction in their second crop plantings as well. The cattle complex was higher with live cattle leading the way. Beef demand continued a strong pace with a higher than normal amount for deferred delivery, leading to perceptions that the bullish momentum could last into the holidays. Feeders are finding support from the live cattle market but also from strong demand for backgrounding and grazing calves. Abundant feed grain supplies and good winter wheat conditions are increasing farmer/feeder interest in lighter weight calves. Crude oil was higher as the weekly supply report showed stocks down more than expected. Equities continue to pace steadily upward, reaching another new all-time high. Precious metals managed a shortcovering bounce after establishing a spike bottom. The US dollar was slightly lower, pulling back after a three-week rally. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly 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. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk. Louise Gartner Spectrum Commodities

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Wheat markets came under selling pressure, led by Minneapolis, after USDA’s small grain summary report showed spring wheat production much higher than expected. They also released the quarterly stocks report at the same time, pegging wheat stocks as of Sep 1 higher than expected as well. Corn and soybean stocks were slightly less than anticipated but the bullish enthusiasm for the row crops was quickly quashed by the ongoing harvest and weakening cash basis. Cattle were quietly mixed after attempting to recover losses following a bearish cattle-on-feed report but were unable to maintain upward momentum. Cash prices are holding steady to slightly better as packers continue to buy an unusual volume for forward delivery, likely for an expected increase in holiday demand. Feeders managed to hold well despite some weakness in cash as calf sales volume picked up notably at auction yards following a few weeks of slow sales, in part due to the hurricane aftermath. The stock market continued to plow higher, establishing another all-time high. Energy markets, however, were lower after the weekly stocks reports showed gasoline supplies much higher than expected. With little fear of inflation, energies and precious metals have struggled to regain a bullish sentiment. Currencies were quiet in choppy trade but the US dollar has held onto the gains of the last three weeks. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly 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. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk.

Guitars of Montana: Guitars of Montana. Alvarez, BOSS/Roland, For Sale: Adjustable hospital bed with Crafter, Dean, Electro-Voice, EVH, rails and handicap commode. Prices 10-I G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, are negotiable. 379-2520. 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. 4-I:10-II

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