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Advertising/Subscriptions..............8 Auction Calendar.........................13 Conservative Cow Dr...................12 Dave Says ................................... 6 Hooves and Horns ....................... 8 Joyce Meyer.................................9 Laugh Lines ................................. 8 Markets ...................................... 14 Realty Section ............................. 7 Senior Menus ............................ 13 Sudoku ...................................... 4 Things to Know ............................ 5 VETERANS DAY STORY .......... 10

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Havre Ford: 1991 Hwy 2 West.

Check out our tire selection and pick up accessories at unbeatable prices, Goodyear, Kelly, grill guards, Weather tech floor mats and much more. Stop in or call. 265-2246. 11-I For Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath home at 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very clean, move-in ready, central a/c, storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New master bath, lots of upgrades.

Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet neighborhood near HS. Call 406357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x Looking For: Looking to buy all types of firearms, no collection to small or too big. Will buy entire estates of firearms. 720 1st St. W., Havre, MT 59501. 265-3342.

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For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in Chinook. No pets, no smoking. Call 406-357-3366 or 390-4874.

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For Sale: 2 Bed 1 Bath apartment, $585, 1325 Jefferson Ave., Havre.

Available with no rental assistance.

Call 357-8076 to find out more.

Sorry no pets allowed! Different prices for each apartment!

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BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana.

406-759-6472.

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For Sale:Several rolling chairs from our tech center at the Boys & Girls Club that we are changing for nonrolling chairs. Some are in better shape than others, but they will all hold a kid! $5 each or whatever you For Sale: 19 month old White want to donate. Call the Club at 10-II Male Maltese - Neutered shots up to 265-6206 for more info. date. $700. Call 374-2406 11-I

FARM SERVICE AGENCY YOUTH LOANS The Farm Service Agency makes loans to youth to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. Projects must be planned and operated with the help of the organization advisor, produce sufficient income to repay the loan and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience. The maximum loan amount is $5000.

Youth Loan Eligibility Requirements: -Be a citizen of the United States (which includes Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) or a legal resident alien -Be 10 years to 20 years of age -Comply with FSA’s general eligibility requirements -Be unable to get a loan from other sources -Conduct a modest income-producing project in a supervised program of work as outlined above -Demonstrate capability of planning, managing and operating the project under guidance and assistance from a project advisor. The project supervisor must recommend the youth loan applicant, along with providing adequate supervision.

Youth loans can finance many kinds of income-producing agricultural projects. The loan funds may be used to: Buy livestock, seed, equipment and supplies; Buy, rent or repair needed tools and equipment; and Pay operating expenses for the project.

Stop by the FSA office for help preparing and processing the application forms. For online information, please visit: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programsand-services/farm-loan-programs/index.

Source: Montana FSA: October 2017 eNewsletter

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I'm excited to see you!

BLAINE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS PRESENTS ELI BARSI IN CONCERT

Liese Building Moving: Call for a bid.

Dan 406379-2320 or 262-3253.

Or Dale 654-4605.

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For Sale: Generac 22KW generator w/ transfer switch, runs on propane or natural gas. Brand new, Has never been run. $4,750.

Call 406-963-2228.

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Wanted to Buy: Used cattle squeeze Searching for something? chute. Call 390-0519.

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The Blaine County Fairgrounds presents a Western Evening with Canadian Recording Artist "Eli Barsi" and a welcoming performance by Blaine County's own Kenny Overcast and his granddaughter Molly Halingstad.

The concert takes place Thursday, November 2nd at 7pm at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Event Center in Chinook, MT. Eli Barsi is an original farm girl from the prairies of southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. This traditionalminded artist has spent many years in the entertainment business as a diverse entertainer, musician, songwriter, producer, yodeler, TV host, landscape artist, master craftswoman and award winner. Her accolades are many and span over three decades. In that time she has written & recorded a large body of work, performed full time internationally, celebrated independent success on USA, Canadian & European radio, and was honored with the coveted Wrangler Award from the National Eli Barsi Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

Her 'Carter Scratch' style of lead acoustic guitar playing and crystal clear voice are well displayed at her live shows along with John Cunningham on upright bass and harmonica. She includes a mix of well crafted originals & tasty standards in the styles of Western, Bluegrass, Gospel, Country & Canadiana Folk.

Rocking Magpie Wordpress states this about Eli Barsi: "This is another one of those rare ‘finds’ that keeps me writing reviews, as, Bless her; Eli Barsi certainly isn’t trying to compete with Adele or The Coldplays in the pretentious stakes. She just makes classy Country music for people to enjoy and not worry about what she means in between the lines-and boy, oh, boy, does she succeed!"

A western evening with Eli Barsi sounds fantastic, but to top that off, her welcoming performance will come from local celebrity Kenny Overcast.

Ken is the real deal. He strives diligently to just be himself and stick to his roots. Ken's music, Ken Overcast & writing, and public performances are marked by a Molly Halingstad down home connection that is indeed rare. As a third generation Montanan, Ken is truly making his mark on America’s entertainment.

Both Ken’s recording and writing have been prolific. Having written about half of the music he's recorded, there are currently eight albums in his Bear Valley Records catalogue. Visions of several more recordings are in various stages of planning, with available time being the only constraint. His CD Montana Cowboy was named Cowboy CD of the Year by True West Magazine, and contains the song Montana Lullaby, co-written with Wylie Gustafson, which was selected as The Official Lullaby of the State of Montana in an act by the Montana Legislature. His most recent recording project, entitled "Montana In My Soul", expounds upon Ken's love for the West and his home state in particular.

Kenny's not the only voice opening for Eli. Ken's granddaughter, Molly Halingstad, will be by his side. Molly has taken to her family's musical tradition.

She not only has amazing talent, but Molly lights up the stage with her raw beauty and confidence!

Don't miss an evening with Kenny Overcast and Molly Halingstad opening for an amazing artist, Eli Barsi! Where the west was sung!!

For more information visit www.BlaineCountyFair.net.

by Jenny Buck *******

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PQ?[ SUD0KU ES$!

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.

SOLUTION:

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.

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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.

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For Sale: RARE KNIVES, Large selection RUANA, SCHRADE, Hard to find USA- made Old Timer & Uncle Henry, Knife/scissor sharpening BIG SKY IMAGES & Looking For: Looking to buy all COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday types of firearms, no collection to Village Mall 406-399-6522. 10-II small or too big. Will buy entire estates of firearms. 720 1st St. W., Havre, MT 59501. 265-3342.

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For Sale: Beautiful Country Home, privacy of the country but only a 5 minute drive into town. $345,000. Chinook, MT. Call Flynn Realty at 265-7845.

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Helping You Haul: is our business.

See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss Plows and more. Triple T Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, www.ttt-sales.com.

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THINGS TO KNOW: Nov. 2, Thu.: A WESTERN EVENING. Blaine County Fairgrounds. A Western Evening with Canadian Recording Artist "Eli Barsi" with welcoming performance by Kenny Overcast & Molly Halingstad. 7pm at the Blaine County Fairgrounds.

Nov. 12, Sun: LUTEFISK AND MEATBALL DINNER. Kjos Hall, Joplin, MT. 12:00 to 3pm. Adults, $16, Children 7-12, $8, 6 yrs and younger FREE.

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 3792215.

Nov. 24, Fri.: CHRISTMAS POKER RUN. Turner Main Street, 5:00pm 'til 7:30pm. Games, prizes, and holiday goodies galore! Kid friendly.

Start at the Turner Legion Hall, end at 241 Bar & Grill. All proceeds from this year's event will be donated to Big Flat American Legion Post 109.

Nov. 25, Sat.: SUBZERO SUPERHERO POLAR PLUNGE. Havre Town Square. 3:30pm. 800-242-6876.

Dec. 2 & 3, Fri. & Sat.: A REAL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT A REAL COUNTRY STORE. Virgelle Mercantile, at Virgelle, Montana. For information, call 800-426-2926.

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.

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

Call 379-2377 or email office@triciastrader.com

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DAVE SAYS:

Need Hay? Montana Hay Company has hay available, inventory changing daily.

Large rounds, big squares, all varieties. Don't pay for it until it arrives, see it before you buy it. Trucking avail using hay trains. Call for pricing, 406-670-6551. 8-I:11-I

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.

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.

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DEAR DAVE,

What’s the difference between a credit union and a bank?

~Jake

DEAR JAKE,

A bank is owned by stockholders. When the bank makes a profit – and they should make a profit – the stockholders, who are owners of the company, get that profit. It can be dispersed in the form of dividends, or the value of their stock is increased. A credit union is run more like a cooperative. Technically speaking, it’s operated not for profit, and the owners are the credit union members, who are also customers.

As a customer of a credit union, whatever you pay into the credit union – the “profit” – is returned to the members in the form of increased services or actual dispersements. Sometimes, you actually get a check from the credit union.

A lot of banks don’t like credit unions, and say they have an unfair advantage because of their non-profit status. This really isn’t true. Credit unions, with whatever “profits” are made, put that money right back into creating cheaper checking accounts, better interest rates on loans, or higher interest rates on savings.

A bank could do the same thing, if it were willing to make less profit. So, there’s no disadvantage. They’re just trying to keep stockholders happy and sell stuff to customers. But really, that all means nothing if you don’t get good service from the organization! ~ Dave

GARY & LEO'S IGA HEALTH MART Your flu prevention headquarters, 730 1st street, Havre MT. 406-265-1404.

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DEAR DAVE,

I make about $25,000 a year in my day job, but I have side jobs as a personal trainer and a DJ. I’ll make about $10,000 this year as a trainer, and $25,000 to $30,000 working events as a DJ. I’ve almost got all my debts paid off, and I love both of my side jobs. I was wondering how to tell when I’m ready to leave my day job and concentrate on personal training and my DJ work. ~ Steve

DEAR STEVE,

I always tell people to first get to a point where their side hustle is generating almost as much money as their day job. I want the boat pulled as close to the dock as you can get it, so that when you make the jump from the dock to the boat you don’t hit the water.

In your case, I would want the $10,000 you earn from personal training to look more like $20,000.

When you reach that level, combined with what you’re making as a DJ, it would create a pretty safe situation for you to quit your day job.

Maybe you could cheat a little on the personal trainer money, because you’re making as much or more as a DJ as you are in your day job. Otherwise, you’re giving up $25,000 for $10,000 and only hoping the personal training gig will grow. That’s not a good idea. I’d like to see that hope proven a little bit more before you walk away from a day job.

Good luck, Steve! ~ Dave

For Sale: 19 month old White Real Estate: Call Kim Cripps Male Maltese - Neutered shots up to at 406-265-0905.

10-II date. $700. Call 374-2406 11-I

Kevin : 357-8055

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* 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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USDA ISSUES FARM SAFETY NET AND CONSERVATION PAYMENTS (USDA Farm Service Agency announced that over $9.6 billion in payments will be made to producers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs.

The USDA is issuing approximately $8 billion in payments under the ARC and PLC programs for the 2016 crop year, and $1.6 billion under CRP for 2017.

The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in revenue or prices for covered commodities. Over half a million producers will receive ARC payments and over a quarter million producers will receive PLC payments for 2016 crops, starting the first week of October and continuing over the next several months.

Payments are being made to producers who enrolled base acres of barley, corn, grain sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas, soybeans, wheat and canola.

In the upcoming months, payments will be announced after marketing year average prices are published by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service for the remaining covered commodities. Those include long and medium grain rice (except for temperate Japonica rice), which will be announced in November; remaining oilseeds and chickpeas, which will be announced in December; and temperate Japonica rice, which will be announced in early February 2017. The estimated payments are before application of sequestration and other reductions and limits, including adjusted gross income limits and payment limitations.

Also, as part of an ongoing effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat, USDA will begin issuing 2017 CRP payments in October to over 375,000 Americans.

Signed into law by President Reagan in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation program in the United States. Thanks to voluntary participation by farmers and landowners, CRP has improved water quality, reduced soil erosion and increased habitat for endangered and threatened species. In return for enrolling in CRP, USDA, through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Participants enter into contracts that last between 10 and 15 years. CRP payments are made to participants who remove sensitive lands from production and plant certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat.

For more details regarding ARC and PLC programs, go to www.fsa.usda. gov/arc-plc. For more information about CRP, contact your local FSA office or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/crp.

Source: Montana FSA: October 2017 eNewsletter

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Postponed Test One of my students could not take my college seminar final exam because of a funeral.

"No problem," I told him. "Make it up the following week." That week came, and again he couldn't take the test due to another funeral.

"You'll have to take the test early next week," I insisted. "I can't keep postponing it."

"I'll take the test next week if no one dies," he told me.

By now I was suspicious. "How can you have so many people you know pass away in three weeks?" I asked.

"I don't know any of these people," he said. "But I'm the only gravedigger in town."

The next issue publishes Wed., Nov. 15, 2017.

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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer

Getting Beyond Your Pain & Living with Purpose God loves you and He has an amazing plan for your life! You may have heard this before, but I want to ask you: Do you really believe it?

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) says, “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” And Ephesians 2:10 tells us, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

These verses clearly state that God wants to bless us with good plans, and He will prepare us to do the good works He’s destined us to do. So why are so many people settling for less than what God promises us as His children?

I know what it’s like to live this way. My father sexually abused me for years and I believed I could only have a second-rate life because of it. But when I got serious about my relationship with God and began studying His Word, I realized I could have abundant life in Christ (John 10:10), and I didn’t have to settle for less!

The truth is your entire life doesn’t have to be ruined because someone hurt you years ago, or last week, or even yesterday. Even if you’ve done terrible things, you can move forward in God’s good plans for you. Regret is useless! We need to be truly sorry for the things we’ve done, but we need to receive God’s love and forgiveness and go on.

If your life is not what God has declared it can be in His Word, I have good news for you today. You can make a decision to seek God, trust Him and His Word more than your past experiences, your present circumstances, your feelings, or what anyone has said about you.

You can begin to move forward as you let God heal your soul and restore what the enemy has stolen from you. You don’t have to stay parked at the point of your pain anymore!

Jeremiah 30:17 (AMP) says, “’For I will restore health to you and I will heal your wounds’ says the Lord…” And Psalm 147:3 tells us Jesus “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow].”

It’s so important for us to get this…to understand that God wants to heal the wounds in our soul. Because when you’re not living up to your true potential, you’re not happy or satisfied. God created us for so much more than this!

In 2 Samuel 9, we read about King David and Mephibosheth, who was the son of Jonathan. David and Jonathan were best friends; they loved each other like brothers. They had a covenant relationship, which meant they committed to be loyal to each other throughout their lives. The understanding was, “Anything that’s mine is yours; anything that’s yours is mine. If you need anything, I’ll help you get it or give it to you…anything!”

After Jonathan died, David wanted to honor his covenant with him and he said in verse 1, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” (NIV). Ziba, a servant of Saul’s household, told David about Mephibosheth, saying he was lame in both feet, living in Lo Debar.

David summoned Mephibosheth and said, “I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Mephibosheth’s response was, “What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?” Now Mephibosheth understood covenants, and his attitude should have been, “Yes! I came to get what’s mine!” But instead, he let his imperfections and circumstances define him; he was no better than a dead dog in his own mind.

But because of David’s faithfulness to his covenant with Jonathan, Mephibosheth lived the rest of his life in the land of his father and grandfather, and he always ate at the king’s table—even though he was lame in both feet.

As born-again believers in Christ, we have a covenant with God. Jesus died to give us everything God wants us to have: new life, righteousness, peace, joy, hope…a good future and hope! (See 2 Corinthians 5:17, 21; Romans 14:17; Jeremiah 29:11.)

The same way that I didn’t have to settle for a second-rate life because of my past, you don’t have to settle for less than God’s best. You just have to decide not to park at the point of your pain and ruin the rest of your life.

If you want to make a fresh start, pray something like this: “Thank You, God, that all things are made new and I don’t have to stay parked at the point of my pain anymore. In Christ, I will live the very best life He died to give me. I will be what You created me to be and do what You have planned for my life. I will fulfill Your purpose for me!” ********* 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) 7279673 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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VETERANS DAY SPECIAL FEATURE:

QUILTS TO WARM BRAVE HEARTS Through countless wars, brave men and women have marched into the face of unknown danger to protect their home and country. Not knowing if the men of war would be returning home or how, the families waiting behind have historically found constructive ways to provide support from the homefront. In 2003, a woman by the name of Catherine Roberts literally dreamed of a way to help the bravest of the brave to heal upon returning home. The Quilts of Valor organization was formed around that vision.

In her words: The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The permeating feeling Elissa Zellmer (right) was one of utter despair. I could see his war presents her first Quilt of demons clustered around, dragging him down into an emotional gutter. Then, as if viewing a movie, Valor to Don Richman (left).

I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt.

His whole demeanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and wellbeing. The quilt had made this dramatic change. The message of my dream was: Quilts = Healing I knew a Quilt of Valor had to be a quality-made quilt, not a “charity quilt.” A Quilt of Valor had to be quilted, not tied, which meant hand or machine quilting.

Quilts of Valor would be “awarded,” not just passed out like magazines or videos. A Quilt of Valor would say unequivocally, “Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and valor” in serving our nation in combat.

The first QOV was awarded in November 2003 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) to a young soldier from Minnesota who had lost his leg in Iraq.

Quilting hobby groups are prevalent in rural Montana, attracting quilters of all ages. Elissa Zellmer is a quilting enthusiast who was approached to make a quilt for the program. When she learned she could choose who would receive her quilt, she jumped at the opportunity, and knew exactly who she would make the first quilt for. In the summer of 2017, she had the pleasure of presenting her quilt to Don Richman of Harlem, a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.

Now, as an official member of Quilts of Valor, she has plans for second quilt and looks forward to getting started.

Zellmer noted that there currently are no chapters of QOV in Montana, and she would like to see that change.

To date over 170,000 quilts have been presented to Veterans across the country since that day in 2003. On this day of honor for our veterans on November 11th, a program that bestows appreciation in the form of a quilt seems to fit perfectly. To Richman accepts his quilt alongside his learn more or donate to Quilts family: (l to r) daughter Heather, wife Rita, of Valor, visit www.qofv.org.

Don, and son Heath.

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For Sale: Well cared for home in Harlem, MT. 1172+/- sq.ft of finished living space on main floor, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, as well as a laundry area. Large mud room/ entryway has been added in recent years. 50’x140’ corner lot is a detached 24’x30’ shop with electricity, split into 2 areas.; one side used for parking, the other as a workshop.

Asking $75,000, call Missouri River Realty at 654-2273. www.

MissouriRiverRealty.com 10-II Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org.

11-x Courier Available: Local courier is looking to expand services throughout Montana and northern Wyoming. For rates and questions, call 406-366-5318.

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For Sale: TROUT FLIES, locally made, tried and proven by expert fishermen. BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES, Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522. 5-II(1)

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

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

Godly Privilege

For Sale: Three deer rifles: #1 New in box Mossburg Patriot 30.06, $450. #2 New in box Mossburg Patriot 22-250, $450. #3 Fired 10 times, Savage Model 111 300 Win. Mag, $450. All have 3x9 scopes.

In Havre, 406-788-0358.

11-I For Sale: 2 antique oak tables & 4 oak chairs $175. Restored clawfoot tub w/quality plumbing fixtures $500. 48"vanity top w/faucets, $40.

1951 Willy's Jeep, new engine, $4500. 406-395-4813.

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I feel sorry for NFL players protesting our national anthem. They have swallowed the lie their plight is due to discrimination, inequality, police brutality and white privilege. It is not racism which shackles the black, brown and red man, it is socialism; ironically, the very ideology to which they are most loyal. These protests will eventually collapse the NFL, returning minority players to the hood, unemployed and completely dependent on the ruling class…exactly as planned!

Here is my take on my white privilege.

I am a blue-eyed, freckle-faced Irishman; about as white as you can get. I began life a privileged ranch kid on the greasewood flats of eastern Montana. My family’s cow business droughted out twice during our ten-year, tenure, but I was too young to understand. I do remember the rare days when a downpour turned the alkali flats into our redneck water slide. My two brothers and I would sprint naked across the prairie, plop to our backsides and slide through the sagebrush.

We chose nakedness for mechanical over modesty reasons, as when clad in underwear, we were so skinny the mud would squish up the leg holes of our Fruit of the Looms, thus markedly increasing drag—going naked improved our gumbodynamics. If we had white privilege, you would need a garden hose and scrub brush to find it and when it rained, this Ingomar country kid was living the dream.

When I was eight, we moved to the family homestead in Wyoming. I was the third and fourth grade in a two-room country school. Years later, a one-hour bus ride took me to Tongue River High where I met and later married my high school sweetheart. We attended college together, where I earned my doctorate and she her bachelors before raising three children, who married and gave us 17 grandchildren. During all this, I established my veterinary practice and bought the family ranch. None of these milestones were reached because of my skin color and I have friends from different bloodlines living equally prosperous, productive and happy lives. The secret is something other than white privilege, which brings me to my point.

In today’s America, an individual is truly judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character, just as a famous black reverend once dreamed. Attention pro athletes: Reject white privilege excuses and embrace Godly privilege. If you live by the Ten Commandments, you will prosper as did every civilization in the Old Testament which feared God. Kneel in reverence to Him rather than in rebellion against American liberty. You can choose your future, so choose wisely.

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AUCTION

Virgelle Merc. Antiques presents a REAL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS at a Real Country Store Saturday and Sunday Dec. 2nd and 3rd. 9-5 both days. www.VirgelleMontana. com Ph 1-800-426-2926.

11-I Wanted to Buy: RMK500 Snowmobile, Prefer 1998-2002 model to match wife's sled that recently burned up when checking neighbor cattle, but new skis & slides salvageable. Negotiable. Call or text Jerry at 945-0855.

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November 3rd 6pm

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

November 4th 10am

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

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.

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*Senior Center Menus* November 2017 LITTLE ROCKIES RETIREMENT CENTER (HARLEM)

22 23 24 Across from Albertsons, Served Mon- 25 25 Sat Noon *Menu subject to change without notification Meal Prices: In-House--Under 60: $6.00, 60+ 27 28 $5.00 29 Delivery $5.50 30 1 2 3 4

Oven Fried Chicken Pizza Turkey Club Sandwiches Salisbury Steak

6 Pigs in a Blanket 7 Chicken Noodle Soup 8 Roast Beef 9 Breakfast Medley 10 VETRAN'S DAY - NO MEAL 11 Lasagna 13 14 15 16 17 18

Procupine Meatballs Tomatoe Soup Turkey BPT Pita-Style Turkey Alfredo BBQ Pork Ribs

20 Chicken Strip Sandwiches 21 Potatoe Soup

Spaghetti THANKSGIVING - NO MEAL Fish Wedges Polish Sausage Stew Baked Potato Bar Meatloaf Navy Bean Soup Salad Bar Philly Steak Sandwich

LIBERTY SENIOR CENTER

618 E. Adams, Chester

Home Delivered Meals are available every serving day. Please call by 10:00AM. A salad and dessert (fruit) is included. Milk is available if requested. Take-outs may have the salad bar in place of the main Dinner Entrée.

Salad bar is available with lunch at the Center every day. The salad bar is out at approx. 11:30AM the main course at noon.

Menus are subject change without notice You may eat all you want at the Center but please do ask to take food home.

1 Wednesday 2 Thursday 3 Friday

Veg Beef Soup & Peach Pie Breakfast Cass. & Cinn Rolls Tuna Noodle Casserole

6 Monday

Spaghetti

7 8 9 10

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Tukey Dinner Cheeseburger Soup & Apple Pie Ham & Scalloped Potatoes CLOSED

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Chicken Tenders Meat Loaf Bean Soup & French Silk Pie Taco Salad Bar BBQ Pork Sandwhich

20 21 22 23 24

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hamburger Stroganoff Roast Pork

27 Monday 28 Tuesday 29 Wednesday 30 Thursday

Cheese Cauliflower & Razzleberry

CLOSED CLOSED

Popcorn Shrimp Porcupine Meatballs Lasagna Soup & Pumkin Pie Chicken & Dumplings

RUDYARD SENIOR MEAL Served Mon thru Fri at 11:30am Rudyard Senior Center GILDFORD SENIOR MEAL Served Mon/Wed/Fri Gildford Commununity Church *Subject to change without notification

For Rent: Studio, 1 bedroom and conversion units available. Some with walk in showers. All Utilities Paid. Rooms start at 504.00 per month. Call (406) 265-5531 now for a tour and more info:.

11-I For Sale: Sucker and fathead minnows for sale.

Price varies according to size.

Suckers sorted into 4 sizes, small, medium, large and jumbo.

Also have frozen suckers for sale.

Call Bob the Minnow Man at 945-2346.

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Winter wheat markets were quiet while the spring wheat market in Minneapolis recouped some of its losses of the last few weeks. Grain markets in general have been weak over the last several weeks, with wheat and corn testing their major lows set in late August. While winter wheat plantings are running behind normal nationwide, central plains’ moisture conditions are good, and the crop is expected to be well established as it heads into dormancy. Soybeans have fallen as weather looks to improve in South America, where the planting season for corn and soybeans is underway.

The cattle complex was higher for the week, finding strong buying support after another bearish cattleon-feed report. Despite placements being higher than expected for the third month in a row, demand has remained strong for calves, particularly from farmer/feeders in the Midwest as the corn harvest progresses, and for winter wheat grazing in the southern plains. Demand for beef has remained strong into the fall, and increased forward contracting by the packer suggests retailers expected demand to stay strong into the holiday season.

Foreign currencies were under pressure that then supported the US dollar. However, even with a stronger dollar, crude oil managed a higher trade as the stock market soared yet again to a new record. Metals were weaker in reaction to the stronger dollar and little sign of inflation. Stocks continue to defy gravity, as low unemployment, low interest rates and an improving economic outlook encourage investment in the equities.

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For Sale: 2013 Ford Explorer Limited, Leather, AWD, 74,839 Miles, 4 Door, Automatic, Red Exterior, Gray Interior, Power Seats/Windows/ Locks, Cruise, Heated Seats, 3rd Row, CD Player, USB Ports, Keyless Entry, Remote Start and more! Call Scott at (406) 357-4201 11-I

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Helping You Haul: is our business.

See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss Plows and more. Triple T Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, www.ttt-sales.com.

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Call or stop by to schedule your next tune up at American Garage!

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7:00pm at the Blaine Co. Fairgrounds Commercial Building, $10 at the door. Concession stand and cash bar on site.

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For Sale: Generac 22KW generator w/ transfer switch, runs on propane or natural gas. Brand new, Has never been run. $4,750.

Call 406-963-2228.

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For Sale: 2005 Coachman Freelander 26 foot, only 26,583 miles, stored inside, exc. shape. V10 engine, lots of added options. Asking $31,890. Please call 406-390-4662 for more information.

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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.

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For Sale: 2017 Dodge Journey, 33k miles, FWD, 3 rows of seating. Very nice vehicle! Call or text Tamara Woronik Lamphier at 390-3387 . 11-I

GARY & LEO'S IGA HEALTH MART Your flu prevention headquarters, 730 1st street, Havre MT. 406-265-1404.

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Find it in the search window at www.TriciasTrader.com. x 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 For Sale: Well cared for home in Harlem, MT. 1172+/- sq.ft of finished living space on main floor, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, as well as a laundry area. Large mud room/ entryway has been added in recent years. 50’x140’ corner lot is a detached 24’x30’ shop with electricity, split into 2 areas.; one side used for parking, the other as a workshop.

Asking $75,000, call Missouri River Realty at 654-2273. www.

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Vintage For Sale: 19 month old White BUY-SELL-TRADE Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Male Maltese - Neutered shots up to Trading Post, Chester Montana. date. $700. Call 374-2406 11-I 406-759-6472.

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