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NEWS: Blaine County Fair Dates..............1 Region 6 Hunting Proposal Meetings Set.............. ..................3 John Michael Montgomery to Headline NE MT Fair ................... 4 MSU-N Head Football Coach Appointed .................................... 5 Veterans Advisory Committee ..... 5 REGULAR FEATURES: Advertising/Subscriptions..............8 Hooves and Horns ....................... 8 Laugh Lines ................................. 8 Markets ........................................ 9 Realty Section ............................. 7 Bull Sale Calendar ....................... 4 Sudoku ...................................... 4

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blaine county faiR DateS eXPlaineD Event overlap and a carnival booking conflict explain the significant change in Blaine County Fair dates. Last year the fair was held on July 12 through July 16. The dates for this year will be July 4 through July 8.

According to Fair Board President, Don Richman, the Wolf Point Stampede moved their event date this year and next year to July on the same dates requested by the Blaine County Fair Board. “Because we both use the same carnival, Blaine County had to move to the first weekend in July so we could have the carnival. This happens whenever there are five weeks in July. Our only other choice was the end of August.”

The Blaine County Fair will kick off on the 4th of July at the fairgrounds in Chinook, Montana, with the Kids Rodeo scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, July 4, which is also slated to be the Opening Day for the carnival. continued on p. 11

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BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES, Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522.

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Happy New Year!

Thank you for 2017!

Wishing you all the best in 2018!

We look forward to serving you in the future!

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Wanted to Buy: John Deere 2320 Parts Swather. Call 654-1964.

1-I For Sale: Custom Built 30.06 1 ea. 30-30 rifle/carbine Winchester Buffalo Bill Comm. Edition Match serial numbers Call for price 406-403-1804.

12-I For Sale: Yearling black Angus bull, Diamond D x Lost Lake breeding.

Good heifer bull. Call 739-4361. 1-I American Garage Replaces

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Don’t get caught with a vehicle that won’t start, call the professionals at American Garage today and we’ll help with your Starter Replacement!

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For Sale: 1st and 2nd cutting alfalfa hay, big round bales, net wrap.

1st cutting RFV 185, 2nd cutting RFV 201. Call 379-2512.

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Region 6 Hunting Season Proposals for 2018-2019 to be Discussed at Four Meetings Across Northeast Montana Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold four public meetings in northeast Montana in January to gather comments on proposed hunting seasons and rules for the next two years. In addition, updated information will be presented on Chronic Wasting Disease, which has recently been detected in the state.

Interested hunters are encouraged to attend these meetings to hear the proposals, ask questions, and make comments.

The tentative rules and regulations, available for review and comment online now at fwp.mt.gov, were approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission at their December meeting, and include statewide and local hunting regulations for all big game, migratory birds, and upland game birds.

Every two years FWP considers changes to all hunting seasons, proposes changes from the previous biennium, and encourages public comment before the Fish and Wildlife Commission makes its final decisions in February. Public meetings are held across the state to present the proposed seasons and accept public comments. FWP and its commissioners will also accept written, online or emailed comments through Jan. 24.

Some of the proposed hunting season and rules changes, relevant to Region 6, include: lengthening the elk shoulder seasons in the Missouri River Breaks and Bears Paw Mountains, additional mule deer and white-tailed deer antlerless B-licenses, changes to the archery antelope license drawing process, and expansion of the youth deer season.

The public is encouraged to visit the FWP website for the full proposals or attend a public meeting. In northeast Montana, all public meetings are scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the following dates and locations:

Glasgow Malta Havre Plentywood

Mon., Jan. 8, Cottonwood Inn Thurs., Jan. 11, Malta High School cafeteria Tues., Jan. 16, Hill County Electric, hospitality room Wed., Jan. 17, Sheridan Co. Courthouse, Jubilee Room

Comments may be submitted at these public meetings, online at fwp.mt.gov, or by mail to: FWP Wildlife Division, “attn: hunting season proposals,” PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2018. If there are any questions about the Region 6 meetings, please call the Region 6 Headquarters in Glasgow at 406-228-3700.

Source: Marc Kloker - Information & Education Program Manager MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6

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Will sharpen while you shop, Very affordable. 406-399-6522. 10-II:1-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 For Sale: Foam Insulation Technology (F.I.T.) increases strength of structure, saves money and energy. Call certified applicator Darrell Carney for information, 390-4156; 654-7017 or email woodseller41@yahoo.com.

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John Michael Montgomery to Headline Northeast Montana Fair Concert GLASGOW, MONTANA –The Northeast Montana Fair (NEMF) Concert Committee is pleased to announce that chart-topping country artist John Michael Montgomery will bring his string of 15 number ones to Glasgow when he takes the NEMF stage on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

With chart-toppers like “Rope the Moon,” “Life’s a Dance,” “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident),” and “I Swear,” Montgomery will likely inspire the crowd to sing along.

After a multi-year hiatus, the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, Milk River Motor Sports, KLTZ/Mix-93, Glasgow Rodeo Committee, and Glasgow Tourism Business Improvement District worked together to resurrect the fair concert in 2016 and kept the momentum going into 2017. “With the continued, phenomenal support of our community,” says Committee Chair Haylie Shipp, “we will continue to build a bigger and better concert each and every year.”

Just in time for Christmas stocking stuffers or New Year Cheer gifts, presale ticket vouchers are available at the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Adult tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the gate. Children under 5 will be able to attend the concert free of charge, while students between the ages of 5 and 12 can purchase a discounted, $20 ticket.

Date Mar. 5

Sale info.

CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE 1:00pm, Bear Paw Livestock, Lunch at noon Call 406-395-4962 or visit www.clearcreekangus.com.

Apr. 4

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

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

Apr. 5 BOWLES J5 REDS 1:00pm, Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT.

For a catalog or more information call us at 406-357-3125 or

Jim 406-539-3100 or Brady 406-539-2102

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12995 Paradise Valley Rd, Chinook, MT 59523 Apr. 12

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

MILK RIVER ANGUS Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook For a catalog, call Clayton Hofeldt 406-945-0850

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Andrew Rolin Named MSU-Northern Head Football Coach

Havre, Montana - Montana State University-Northern Athletic Director Christian Oberquell announced today that Andrew Rolin will be the new Head Football Coach for MSU-Northern. Rolin comes to MSU-Northern with an impressive football background. His official start date will be January the 2nd.

Rolin was a former University of San Diego quarterback who was coached under former head coach Jim Harbaugh. During that time, he compiled a 40-6 career record and helped take the team to three straight Pioneer League championships.

He was an assistant coach at San Jose State University, the University of Washington, and the University of San Diego. He has coached several awardwinning players including: Tyler Ervin, Shane Smith, Tim Crawley, and Kenn James. Ervin and Smith are currently playing for the Texans and Giants, respectfully.

Rolin graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Management focus in 2009.

"I am very excited for this opportunity to lead the Northern Football Program," said Andrew Rolin. "I think you have to create a culture of winning," he said, "and that starts with the details, the little things, day-to-day. I plan to set a high standard in everything we do, on the football field, academically, and in the community. When you do that, the scoreboard will take care of itself and we will be successful," said Rolin.

"I have four goals for our team as a head coach," Rolin said. "Graduate, beat our rival, win the Frontier Conference, and win a national championship. And

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Area Resident Named to Veterans’ Advisory Committee A veteran of the Vietnam War, Don Richman of Harlem, has been selected to serve on Congressman Greg Gianforte’s Military and Veterans’ Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide timely advice to the Congressman on any pending or prospective legislation relating to veterans and to military servicemen and women. Committee members, who will receive updates on relevant legislative actions, will be asked to raise any issues of concern regarding these proposals as well as to raise any issues of importance that are impacted by federal actions, policies, or programs.

Committee business will be conducted via quarterly conference calls, with the first meeting slated to take place during the week of January 8. According to Mike Waters, Director of Veterans and Military Affairs, face-to-face meetings will only occur if they are warranted.

Other committee members include Nadine Elmore, Aaron Flint, Ed Peckovitch, Seth Jordan, Anne Meree Craig, Alan Stempel, George Blackard, Mike Flaherty, David Chung, Hank Adams, Art Widhalm, Rick Seiler, Bill Holder, and Len Albright.

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For Sale: Professional attire, like new winter coats, dress coats, Levi pant suits, skirts, sweaters, dress boots, blouses, dresses, jackets. Call 768-7395.

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For Sale: Pink Rose Victorian hanging lamp, antique Navajo double saddle blanket, antique Navajo fringed spread, drafting table, youth chair, 30" electric stove, kitchen cabinets, dinnerware, saddle pad. Call 768-7395 12-II.

Are you looking for that special hard-to-find book? BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES We have NEW and USED BOOKS will special order Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 12-II:3-I

Price Reduced! Box Elder, MT. For Sale: 60" LG Flatscreen 3 bed, 1 bath. $29,900. Call Kim TV. $400. Please text or call Cripps at 406-265-0905.

12-I 390 2762 if interested.

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For Sale: A set of headers for SB Chevy. Asking $75 firm. No holds, no delivery, cash only. Call or text 390-2762.

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For Sale: Virgin coming two year old registered Black Angus bulls.

Semen & trich tested.

Grandsons of SAV Final Answer & SAV Pioneer. Located near Chinook. Call 490-7600.

12-I For Sale: Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 75 Air plasma cutter, asking $1,600. Rockwell model 46111 wood lathe, asking $400. 50+ sheets of 2 ft. Delta rib galvanized tin, 10-14 foot lengths, make offer.

Call 406-262-5448..

12-I One of a Kind: Tulips and Treasures arrangements and gifts, free in town delivery. Call 406-654-1273 or stop in 900 S. Central Ave. Malta.

12-I For Sale: 2001 Chevy 6.0 Ggas $5,000 Havre, MT. For more information call : 406-353-7040 12-I

For Sale: 2001 Chevy S10, 4.3 Liter V-6. Great condition. After market CD player, new 10 ply tires. Does come with a topper.

Just under 145,000 miles. Asking $6,000. Call 390-3351.

1-I Free: Piano and bench - sounds good For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in still. Has two black keys that need Chinook. No pets, no smoking. Call fixed. FREE!! You haul. Can look at 12-I 406-357-3366 or 390-4874.

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Plowing The Land A husband and wife were driving down a country lane on their way to visit some friends. They came to a muddy hole in the road and the car became bogged.

After a few minutes of trying to get the car out by themselves, they saw a young farmer coming down the lane, driving some oxen before him.

The farmer stopped when he saw the couple in trouble and offered to pull the car out of the mud for $50. The husband accepted and minutes later the car was free. The farmer turned to the husband and said, "You know, you're the tenth car I've helped out of the mud today."

The husband looks around at the fields incredulously and asks the farmer, "When do you have time to plow your land? At night?"

"No," the young farmer replied seriously, "Night is when I put the water in the hole in the road."

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AG INTEREST SERIES: MARKETS

Louise Gartner, Spectrum Commodities 800-888-9843 December 26, 2017 Kansas City Wheat Minneapolis Wheat Chicago Wheat Corn Soybeans Soybean Meal Soybean Oil Live Cattle Feeder Cattle Boxed Beef - Choice Dressed Beef Crude Oil Heating Oil Unleaded Gas Natural Gas Silver Gold US $ Canadian $ Dow Jones

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Grain markets traded in quiet, choppy price action as the Christmas holiday arrived. Wheat futures were all slightly lower but cash values for higher quality wheat continued to push higher. Corn and soybeans found some small buying support as the growing season in South America get underway and dry conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are causing some concerns.

The cattle complex was higher, as early weakness was offset by a late-week rally in response to cash markets holding steady to higher. A cattle-on-feed report cast a negative tone to feeders as placements were much higher than expected, but higher auctions around the country kept a firm undertone to the market.

Energies had a strong week, led by products that surged higher. The Dow was flat while currencies moved basically sideways. Precious metals had a strong rally, continuing their correction after an extended sell-off into early December.

Grain markets traded in quiet, choppy price action as the Christmas holiday arrived. Wheat futures were all THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission. The information slightly lower but cash values for higher quality wheat continued to push higher. Corn and soybeans found reflected herein is derived fromassources believed to be reliable; however, this information is notand guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are some small buying support the growing season in South America get underway dry conditions in subject to change without Brazil notice. Futures trading involves risk.

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Energies had a strong week, led by products that surged higher. The Dow was flat while currencies moved basically sideways. Precious metals had a strong rally, continuing their correction after an extended sell-off into early December.

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In response to my last ProfitTips one reader wrote that he found it hard to set targets and that he felt that if he could just make a little more each year that someday he’d be satisfied. While we may not phrase it quite the way he did, his approach is the way most of us go about trying to improve our situations. We are so busy working we find it hard to set targets and create a plan to achieve them. But “more” is not a number and “someday” is not a time. Both a measurable number and deadline are required to have meaningful targets.

Without a profit target it is impossible to know where to aim and people tend to follow “false opportunities”. In other words, let’s say we come across an “opportunity” to run another 50 cows or 100 more steers 20 miles from home. There’s nothing wrong with that, if that’s what we need, but too often we pursue things that give us only a fraction of what we need to achieve our ultimate goal. If you add one small “opportunity” after another you may think you’ll eventually “make it.” I think just the opposite is true. I think you’ll be so busy and stretched so thin you’ll kill yourself, if not physically and financially, then emotionally and spiritually.

It is even worse when the time and resources we invest in the false opportunity distract us from finding the breakthrough that could have made a real difference, something that would enable us to run 500 more cows, or 1,000.

Perhaps you can achieve your life and business goals with 100 cows.

Maybe it will take 1,000 or maybe 10,000. Maybe you should own them, maybe not. Maybe it can’t be done with cows. I don’t know what it will take to achieve your goals. The problem is neither do you, unless you have clearly defined them. Money is only important in that it helps us achieve some of our goals. You’ll find it is a lot easier to achieve those goals if you clearly identify them and set some quantifiable, time-bound targets.

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I can tell you that we'll do everything we can, every single day to achieve those goals. Those are high goals, but that's what I believe. And I believe we can do that here. I want this program and our student-athletes to be successful, and I'll work relentlessly to help make that happen."

"There are quality football players in this state," Rolin said. "It's about selling yourself to the kids, their parents, and to their high school coaches. Getting them excited about coming here to be Lights, and to know that they're going to succeed. Making sure they know they can succeed here, not just in football, but in all phases of life."

"I'm very pleased that Andrew has agreed to head up MSU-Northern's football team. His knowledge, energy, and charisma came through in his interview. I'm confident, under his leadership, our program will be able to recruit the best student athletes to MSU-Northern. Those students will become our champions, in the classroom, on the field, and in the workforce," said Greg Kegel, Chancellor at MSU-Northern.

Source: MSU-N Website

Come into All Seasons Home Center @729 2nd Ave S, customize your cabinets for bathroom or kitchen with our computerized design program Durasupreme cabinets; ask for specials: Call 406-228-8288. 12-I

For Sale: Green Homak 7 drawer tool cart. Can come with the hand tools in it, all Craftsman. Asking $450 obo, in Chinook. Call or text 390-1970, no delivery.

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For Sale: 3 bedroom house for rent. Tires & Accessories: Havre Ford, Fenced yard. Pets welcome. Call 265- 1991 Hwy. 2 W., check out our tire 9963, ask for Shaina or Derrek. 12-II selection and pick up accessories at unbeatable prices, Goodyear, For Sale: RARE KNIVES, Large Kelly, grill guards, Weather tech selection RUANA, SCHRADE, floor mats and much more, Stop Hard to find USA- made Old Timer in or call 265-2246.

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Tricia's Trader is all about our local Hi-Line communities.

Now, Tricia's Trader is being mailed to every household in many of our local Hi-Line towns!

BLAINE COUNTY FAIR DATES...

The popular Dreamland Carnival will return with even more rides and activities planned than in 2017. The carnival will be open Wednesday evening through Sunday afternoon.

The increasingly popular Pig Wrestling event will again be a Grandstand event for the second year, and it moves earlier in the Fair calendar, scheduled for Thursday, July 5.

Two days of Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo action follow, moving one day later in the schedule as compared to last year, and will take place Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7.

The 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock Sale will be held Sunday afternoon, as usual. Ending the fair "with a bang," the fair's biggest event, the Blaine County Showdown Demolition Derby will occur on Sunday evening, July 8.

There will again be free music and dancing at the beer garden after each night of the Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo and the Demolition Derby.

"Becoming a bigger and better fair also makes scheduling more complex, as we need to work into rodeo calendars, carnival calendars, and meat processing calendars in coordination with other communities across the region," explained Richman.

"Everyone competes for a limited number of summertime weekends, and with the way the calendar shifts each year, we found the 4th of July weekend is our best option--and really our only option this year."

"We as a Fair Board are actually very excited about a 4th of July fair. Rodeo and Independence Day have traditionally gone hand-in-hand, and we love that the kids get to have their rodeo on the 4th," Richman added.

"We wanted to get the word out early so that everyone can plan to make the Blaine County Fair part of their 4th of July weekend this year. With all the tremendous support from the community and the amazing growth in the past few years, we know this year's fair will be more exciting than ever," Richman said.

Custom Hay & Grain Grinding Jake Konesky, Owner Kyle Konesky, Owner

406.399.3334 406.945.8222

H AY G R I N D E R S

LLC

40063 Road 20 South • Havre, MT 59501 koneskyfrontier@gmail.com

For Sale: One-iron Black Angus bred heifers. Bred to low birthweight high performance Blk. Angus bulls.

All shots, poured. Start calving Mar. 12th. Call 406-367-5577.

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Krause Parts: In stock. Parts for Westfield, Westgo, Alloway, Mayrath and Hardi. Carry over parts from Ford dealership. Power Motors - Fort Benton. 799-7459.

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We still will be dropping off shelf copies in local businesses, as well, but now everyone in...

Harlem Hays Dodson Malta Rural Routes Saco Y T HILL CO N U Loring UNTY Y CO VALLE Whitewater Chinook PHILLIP S COUN Y Zurich TY U COUNT A E T U O H C Turner Y T N Hogeland COU BLAINE Inverness Gildford Hingham Joplin Kremlin & Rudyard ...gets their very own copy direct to their door at NO CHARGE! Send us your events, your press releases, photos, stories and more!

Email your info to reporter@triciastrader.com, or call us today!

BUY-SELL-TRADE: Vintage Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. 406-7596472.

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For Sale: Beautiful Christmas Bouquets, poinsettia plants, and fresh decorated wreaths at Patty's Floral in Malta.

Stop in or call 654-1951.

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For Sale: 20 ft enclosed fifth wheel For Sale: 4 year old trained cow trailer, toy hauler type, spare tire dog. Call for more information included. Call 768-7395.

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