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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

For Sale: 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4wd $18,900 90k miles. Paul 406-399-6766 8-I Just Listed: Call Cripps at 406-265-0905.

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Buy-Sell-Trade: Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. 406-759For Sale: 7 weaner pigs.

6472.MissouriRiverRealty.com 8-I Call 406-654-1047.

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Find it in the search window at www.TriciasTrader.com. x For Sale: 36.83+/- acre surveyed parcel with year around county road access and located just North of US Hwy 2 near Saco, MT. This is a perfect location for your home site, grazing pasture or commercial operation. Asking $49,000 (145SB6) www.MissouriRiverRealty.com 406-654-2273 8-I For Sale: Idlewild Subdivision, Lot #28 is located along the Missouri River below Fort Peck Dam. This location is surrounded by prime hunting & fishing! The lot has an established septic tank and drain field. Both water and electricity are available. Asking $85,000 (933SS6) www.MissouriRiverRealty.com 406-654-2273 8-I To Put On Shares after Nov. 1, 2017: Up to 200 cows.

Call Ron. Cell (406)783-7499 Evenings (406)783-5599 8-I

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For Sale: Continuous fence panels, $95. HD 11ga. gates, clips/holes, connectors, 2-7/8" steel posts.

Call Bull Mtn Fencing, 406-3238688 ext.6, ask for Dan. 7-II

CMMC Hospice quilt & Gun Auction Gala: Lewistown, September 23, 2017 Jack's Hangar.

Contact Eileen for donations at 406-535-1479 8-I

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For Sale: Malta 5 Unit apartment complex. On Central Ave., walking distance to grocery store, PO and downtown amenities. Each unit 715+/- sq.ft. on main floor, 703+/- sq.ft. downstairs. 3 units have fully finished bmnts and 2 units use unfinished bsmts as storage space. Units heated by gas forced air. Parking behind units.

Asking $220,000. Call Missouri River Realty 654-2273. www.

MissouriRiverRealty.com.

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 SUD0KU 

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.

Now Hiring: Taking applications for Accounting Office Manager.

Lewistown Rental. $25 -$30 Per Hour. Contact 406-3663217 for more information, or Lewistown Job Service..

7-II Looking to Buy: Individual and estate firearms. For sale - firearms jewelry large selection of games and gaming systems. 720 1st st w havre mt 59501 265-3342.

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SOLUTION:

Krause Parts: In stock. Parts for Westfield, Westgo, Alloway, Mayrath and Hardi. Carry over parts from Ford dealership. Power Motors - Fort Benton. 799-7459. 7-II Todd Mord Trucking: Livestock and flatbed trailers. Call 406357-4190 or 399-2608.

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For Sale: Continuous fence panels, $95. HD 11ga. gates, clips/holes, Need to Buy or Sell? Hire a realtor connectors, 2-7/8" steel posts. you can trust. Greytak Realty will Call Bull Mtn Fencing, 406-323- help take the stress out of buying 8688 ext.6, ask for Dan. 7-II or selling your home, farm/ranch or commercial property. Call our office at 406-357-2111; Clint Greytak 2623170 or Bob Sharples 945-5655. www.GreytakRealty.com 1-II

Come into All Seasons Home Center @ 729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, MT. Customize your cabinets for bathroom or kitchen with our computerized design program Durasupreme cabinets; ask for specials: Call 406-228-8288. 7-II

Guitars of Montana: Alvarez, BOSS/Roland, Crafter, Dean, Electro-Voice, EVH, G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, Ibanez, Jackson, Laney, Ludwig, Luna, Mapex, Phil Jones Pure Sound, Randall, Zildjian!

CMMC Hospice Quilt & Gun Music books, Band/Orchestra rentals.

Auction Gala. September 23, 2017 #2 5th Street South, downtown Great 4-I:10-II Jack's Hangar. Contact Eileen for Falls, 406-453-4998. donations at 406-535-1479 8-I.

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Aug. 14-18, Fri. -Tues.: MONTANA DINO DIG. Adult Field Program by Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station, Malta. Begins 10am on the 14th. Tickets and more info available at www.greatplainsdinosaurs.org 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

Liese Building Moving: Call for Advanced Tickets: For the Phillips a bid. Dan 406-379-2320 or 262- County Fair see the website www. a fair 3253. Or Dale 654-4605.

8-I phillipscountyfair.com, you don't want to miss.

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For Sale: .22 Ruger pistol auto, "blue anodize", $394.99/offer. .45 Ruger pistol auto, $407.99/offer. 1 each 30-30 rifle/carbine Win. Buffalo Bill Commemorative Edition, $1,699.99/ offer. Call 406-403-1804. 6-I:7-II

419 Madison Ave. * Chester, MT

406.460.1118 or 406.759.6472

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

406-759-6472.

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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, I want to build an 18-unit apartment complex, but I don’t have enough cash to do it on my own. My net worth is around $400,000, and I have $100,000 I can put toward this project. It is estimated to cost $1.2 million. Would lining up investors, who will take a percentage of the profits, be the same thing as acquiring debt? ~ Jay

For Sale: Commercial building Montana Fsa: in Saco MT with Hwy 2 frontage, formerly known as Jakes Bar. This usda oPens More unfinished, 2000+/-sq.ft. building with adjacent lot and custom built land For eMerGency “Jakes” back bar can be purchased “As Is” for $65,000, or buyer may choose HayinG and GraZinG to purchase the building as a fully Action to Provide Help for finished turn key bar for $125,000.

Liquor license also available. Call Producers Dealing with Persistent Missouri River Realty 654-2273. Drought in Montana, North Dakota www.MissouriRiverRealty.com 7-II and South Dakota The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorizing the use of additional Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands for emergency grazing and haying in and around portions of Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota affected by severe drought. USDA is adding the ability for farmers and ranchers in these areas to hay and graze CRP wetland and buffer practices.

Get discounts up to 40%.* Saving money is important. That’s why For CRP practices previously you can count on me to get you all the announced, including those discounts you deserve. authorized today, Secretary Perdue is GET TO A BETTER STATE . allowing this emergency action during CALL ME TODAY. and after the primary nesting season, where local drought conditions warrant in parts of Montana, North Tom J LaFond, Agent Dakota and South Dakota that have 327 3rd St reached D2, or “severe”, drought Havre, MT 59501 Bus: 406-265-5861 level or greater according to the U.S. thomas.lafond.f27u@statefarm.com Drought Monitor. This includes counties with any part of their border located within 150 miles of authorized counties within the three states, and may extend into Idaho, *Discounts and their availability may vary by state and eligibility requirements.

For more information, please see or call a State Farm agent.

Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and 1101216.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Continued page 15

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DEAR JAY, It wouldn’t be the same as taking on debt because if there are no profits, the investors get nothing. It’s more like taking on partners and what you would call an equity position — meaning they’re owners in the business. They may have only limited rights as owners, but essentially you’re taking on partners.

There’s a method that was used in the old days that’s still available today called syndicating a piece of real estate. You would set yourself up as the general partner and set the investors up as limited partners. They would be limited in their input, because the general partner runs the show. They can be given the lion’s share of the tax write-off, and the depreciation schedule. Traditionally in those models, the general partner takes less of the depreciation schedule but gets a fee for running things and has a position of ownership.

There’s a restriction under Blue Sky Laws on the number of limited partnership units allowed before it becomes a situation where you’re selling stock. Check with your state and current securities laws to be sure of the exact number to avoid any impropriety.

You can do a limited partnership or syndicate a piece of real estate, but they can both be very messy and time consuming for the money you get out of it.

Honestly, I don’t think it’s a good method for you to buy an apartment complex at this stage of your investing life. It’s more like a way for you to get into the business of running a bunch of limited partners with a ton of paperwork and bookkeeping thrown in. It doesn’t sound like a lot of fun to me.

If I were in your shoes, I’d use the $100,000 in cash to buy a money-making property — maybe a nice rental house. Then, save your money, invest and buy another one. And again, save the money, invest and buy another one, over and over again. It’s a gradual process, but I don’t teach or advise people to go into partnerships or borrow money.

Best of luck, Jay! ~ 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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Cleanup: Montana Rustic Lumber.

An Eco friendly way to tear down and clean up old buildings. Contact Hilton Hern 406-459-7353.

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0 3 0 3 Hay for Sale: 400 ton of 1st cutting alfalfa round bales. We are available to truck hay for hire.

Call Charles (406) 951-1650 8-I

For Sale: Performance tested yearling and two year old hereford bulls.

Complete EPD's. Call (406) 584-7571. 8-I

36x6 Westfield WR for Electric Motor Drive 36x8 Westfield TFX-2, optional self-propel 41x10 Westfield TFX-2 with self propel kit 41X8 Westfield TFX-2, optional self propel 63x10 Westfield MKX Series, low profile hopper 73x10 Westfield MKX Series, low profile hopper 83x10 Westfield MKX Series, Adj. tire width, lp hopper 74X13 Westfield MKX Series, low profile hopper 84x13 Westfield MKX Series, Metal backbone, low profile hopper 85x13 Westfiled MKX Series, fully equipped grain gobbler 94x13 Westfield MKX Series, Metal backbone electric hopper mover 84x13 Westfield GULP-2, drive over swing hopper

STOCKING KRAUSE PARTS

Westfield Powerswings, tubing gear boxes

Looking to buy individual and estate firearms. For sale firearms jewelry large selection of games and gaming systems. 720 1st st w havre mt 59501 265-3342. 8-I

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elderly Floridian An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: "They've stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and even the accelerator!" she cried.

The dispatcher said, "Stay calm. An officer is on the way."

A few minutes later, the officer radios in. "Disregard." He says. "She got in the backseat by mistake."

one liners "Instead of getting married again, I'm going to find a woman I don't like and just give her a house." - Lewis Grizzard "The problem with the designated driver program, it's not a desirable job. But if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At the end of the night, just drop them off at the wrong house." - Jeff Foxworthy 2000 Country Club Road * Turner, MT 59542 Phone 800-756-1817 Email: office@triciastrader.com www.TriciasTrader.com FAX: 888-796-8498

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

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

Pig Lipstick

Because it is nearly fair time, let’s talk about pigs. In Montana’s 2007 legislative session, Representative Roger Koopman dismissed the Judiciary Committee’s efforts to fix a bad bill as being “lipstick on a pig.” It was the first I had heard this expression, but it is decades old.

I typically avoid repeating clichés, but this one so fits today’s topic it would be wordsmithing negligence to not use it. WTF is lipstick on a pig. Here is the story.

Except for former President Obama, the Democrat party has become the home of participation trophies and red ribbons. Had the GOP nominated a constitution minded presidential candidate rather than trans-partisan Senator John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012, Barak Obama would have rightfully remained a never-was rather than a has-been. They didn’t and America is still reeling from her mistake. However, since 2008, voters have rejected the progressive ideology in legislative and governorships across America and here is why: Contrary to the fake news, the Democrats are the party of the wealthy brooding over those begging for crumbs. Never forget dependency is as binding and unmerciful as slavery. The GOP is the party of the middle class; especially the industrious ones clawing their way to the upper class. Just because this absolute contradicts deeply held beliefs, does not make it less true.

Tech billionaire founders of LinkedIn and Zynga were so shocked by Hillary Clinton’s loss they joined forces to be certain President Trump becomes a one-term political anomaly. On July 4th, knowing the millennial’s mind is digitally focused, they excitedly launched their WTF program; their acronym for Win The Future. They are proposing a three-pronged attack of modernizing candidates, fortifying voter engagement and crowdsourcing their political agenda on social media sites. Knowing fake news media has their back, ruling class elitists are anticipating huge victories in upcoming elections. However, there is one problem and this brings me to my point.

The Democrat message does not resonate with ordinary middleclass Americans. President Obama bankrupted health care, allowed the nuclear armament of Iran and North Korea, opened the door for dirty old men to use the little girl’s room and forced military institutions to accept soldiers, sailors and airmen confused by their anatomical sex.

To herald these misgivings as accomplishments is like putting lipstick on a pig and candidates who endorse this progressive platform can expect a red ribbon.

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2017 School Start Dates

Blaine County

Chinook Public Schools - August 23rd

Harlem Public Schools - August 24th Hays-Lodgepole - August 26th

Turner Public School - August 24th

Zurich School - August 23rd

Cascade County

Belt Public School - August 24th

Cascade Public School - August 22nd

Centerville Public Schools - August 23rd

Great Falls Public Schools - August 30th

Sun River Valley School - August 23rd

Ulm Public Schools - August 23rd

Vaughn School - August 21st Chouteau County Big Sandy Public Schools - August 21st Fort Benton Public Schools - August 23rd Geraldine School District - August 23rd Highwood Public Schools - August 23rd Daniels County Scobey Public Schools - August 22nd Fergus County Grass Range Schools - August 24th Lewistown Public Schools - August 24th Roy School - August 23rd Moore Public Schools - August 23rd Winifred Public Schools - August 23rd Garfield County Cohagen - August 29th Jordan Public Schools - August 16th Hill County Box Elder Schools - August 28th Havre Public Schools - August 30th

North Star Schools - August 22nd

Rocky Boy Public Schools - August 23rd

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Judith Basin County Geyser Public Schools - August 22nd Hobson School - August 23rd

Liberty County Chester-Joplin-Inverness - August 23rd

Petroleum County Winnett School District - August 23rd Phillips County Dodson Schools - August 23rd Malta Public Schools - August 23rd Saco School District - August 16th Whitewater Schools - August 16th Richland County

Fairview School District - August 21st

Lambert Public Schools - August 16th Rau School - August 23rd

Savage Public Schools - August 16th Sidney Public Schools - August 23rd Roosevelt County Bainville Public Schools - August 23rd Culbertson School District - August 23rd Froid Public School - August 23rd

Frontier Elementary School - September 5th

Poplar Public School - August 24th

Wolf Point School District - August 21st

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Sheridan County

Medicine Lake School - August 15th

Plentywood Schools - August 23rd Westby School District - August 18th Valley County

Glasgow School District - August 30th Frazer School - August 21st Hinsdale Public School - August 17th Nashua Public Schools - August 21st Opheim Public School - August 22nd

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Now Hiring: Accounting Office Manager. Lewistown Rental. $25 -$30 Per Hour.

Contact (406) 366-3217 for more information, or Lewistown Job Service.

8-I For Sale: 2016 Chevy Malibu LTZ $17,995! Paul - 406-399-6766. 7-II

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For Sale: 735 1/2 4th St., Havre. $74,900. 2 bed 1 bath 1 level. Call Kim Cripps at 406-265-0905. 7-II

Roast Pork Tomato Soup and Apple Pie GILDFORD SENIOR MEAL Served Mon/Wed/Fri Chicken & Dumplings Gildford Commununity Church Breaded Fish

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Wheat markets were mixed with Minneapolis spring wheat managing to hold strong while the winter wheats retracted. The ongoing massive drought across the Northern plains and Canadian prairies is sapping what little life is left in those spring crops. The region is the world’s major producer of high quality spring wheat, and with world supplies of high protein wheat in short supply the Minneapolis markets has managed to hold at 3-year highs.

Corn and soybeans are heading into their critical pollination phases, with most corn pollinating in mid-July and soybeans in late July through early August. The northern plains drought has already reduced yields in the central and northern plains, and appears to be spreading into the western Midwest during this important crop phase. Markets have been choppy as some feel the threat will be short-lived while others see a longer dry spell. Either way, the markets will likely remain volatile until early/mid August.

Cattle prices were slightly lower despite a stronger cash market. Beef prices have been on a steady decline since mid-June, slowly chipping away at bullish attitudes. Feeder cattle are wary of potential damaging weather in corn country, as higher corn prices would likely lead to lower feeder cattle prices. Auction yards across the north have been busy with ranchers already culling herds as the drought depletes pastures.

The US dollar was lower as traders begin to think that political promises made during the campaign will not be fulfilled. Now that health care reform is off the table, tax reform is also looking questionable. But the stock market continues its steady trek upward on encouraging economic reports and increasing employment. Metals and energies were helped higher by the weaker dollar.

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For Sale Set of two wall mount wine rachs.

Very sturdy solid wood and stainless steel. $30 for the pair. Call (406) 945-2969. 8-I

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Hunter Education Field Day for Adults to be Held in Havre

A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course has been set for the Havre area on Thurs., Aug. 3, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All hunter education classes are free of charge.

Students must register online at the FWP website: fwp.mt.gov; click on the education tab, then click “hunter education programs.” Next, “Find a class or field course” and search for the available class in Havre. Detailed instructions and other information will be found on the registration page.

For the adult online field course, adults must first pass the online hunter education course and receive a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. Adults looking to complete the online course can find instructions at fwp.mt.gov. The Field Day Qualifier Certificate and a picture ID are necessary to obtain entrance into the field course. For more information or to take the online course, go to fwp. mt.gov/education/hunter/default.html If there are any questions, please call course instructor Rick Harman at 406-2655093.

Miles City Livestock: 2017 Summer Schedule. Tuesday August 15 - yearling special/regular cattle.

Tuesday, August 22 - yearling special/ regular cattle. Tuesday, August 29 - trail head yearling special/ regular cattle. (406) 234-1790. 8-I

Pasture Needed: For 25-50 pair for the summer. (406) 350-2637. 8-I For Sale: Clean windrowed winter wheat straw. You bale. Near Moccasin, (406) 366-2900 8-I For Rent: 4 bed 2 bath attached 2 car garage split level home available.

Havre, MT call or text: (406) 471-3178.

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Position Available: King Colony School Aide Position available. 37 hours a week. $12 an hour. Send applications to Rhonda Long.

Fergus Co. Supt of schools, 712 W. Main, Suite 104, Lewistown MT 59457. (406) 535-3136.

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Looking For A Summer Job? Or a more permanent time job? Little Big Men Pizza is hiring for 9-3 day shifts or nights 4pm - close.

Locally owned for 36+ years. Please apply in person before 11am at 630 NE Main Street Lewistown. 8-I

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Pasture Needed: Looking for pasture for 300-500 pair. Lost all grass to Sand Springs Fire.

Call Tim (406) 697-6332..

8-I Employment Opportunity at Lewistown public schools, food servers - $10.74 HR Please contact Jennifer Peterson at (406) 535-8777, Ext. 110 8-I

Montana FSA: USDA Opens More Land for Emergency Haying and Grazing Continued from page 6.

Now Hiring: Judith Gap School looking for a bus driver. $75+ Day DOE. 2 to 2.5 HRS day. Call 9406)473-2211 8-I For Sale: Bred and fresh Holstein Heifers for sale. $1,400 each. Tested to go anywhere in the US and Canada. Trucking available. Call 701-866-5531. 7-II

Wyoming. All emergency grazing must end Sept. 30, 2017 and emergency haying must end Aug. 31, 2017.

Epic dry conditions, as high as D4 in some areas, coupled with an intense heatwave have left pastures in poor or very poor condition resulting in the need for ranchers to, at best, supplement grain and hay and at worst, sell their herds.

Landowners interested in emergency haying or grazing of CRP acres should contact the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office and meet with the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff to obtain a modified conservation plan to include emergency haying/grazing. Individual conservation plans will take into consideration wildlife needs. CRP participants are reminded that a certain percentage of fields must be left unhayed or ungrazed.

Additional information about the counties approved for emergency haying and grazing and the eligible CRP practices in this area is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/emergencyhayandgraze.

For more information on CRP emergency grazing and haying, or other disaster assistance programs and loans, contact your local USDA Service Center, visit http://offices.usda.gov.

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For Sale: Afalfa mixed hay, grass hay & feed grade wheat straw.

Medium square & small square or round bales. Delivery available.

Call LeRoy Ose 218-689-6675. 7-II

ForSale: 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4wd $18,900 90k miles. Paul 406-399-6766 OKCancel 8-I

For Lease: Pasture for 50-60 head of cattle for 4 months. Come Now Hiring: All Shifts At The and look at it south of Chinook. Dash Inn. Apply in person come Call 390-4874 or 357-3366.

7-II join our team, 406-535-3892. 7-II