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Farmer’s and Artisan Market Returns to Malta The Malta Chamber of Commerce and the PhillCo Economic Growth Council have collaborated to bring a farmer's market back to Phillips County.

According to Malta Chamber Executive Ann Sautter, the Malta Chamber of Commerce Farmer’s and Artisan Market will be held on six Tuesday evenings, beginning June 26 and running through September 4 at 6:00 PM at the rest area at the entrance of Trafton Park.

“We hope to have a wide variety of vendors as well as some entertainment each evening,” Sautter said. “Our goal is to provide a venue for area producers and artisans to sell their products. As time gets closer to our fi rst event, we will post and advertise all vendors that will be available,” she added.

The Farmer’s and Artisan Market schedule of dates is tentatively set for June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, and September 4.

Persons seeking additional information or interested vendors are encouraged to contact Ann Sautter at the Malta Chamber of Commerce by calling (406) 654-1776 or emailing malta@itstriangle.com.

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CONTENTS:

NEWS:

Farmer's & Artisan Market Returns to Malta.......................................................1 Grants Available for Qualifying Projects in Phillips County..........................2 Eryn Bent to Perform at Triple Dog Brewing on June 8 ...................3 Bowhunter Education Onlilne Field Day Offered in Bainville for Adults.........................4 Triple Dog Brewing Company to Host Izaak Opatz....................................5 Summer Theater Camps Available to Area Youth..............................7 Blaine County Library Wins Excellent Library Service Award..............................15

REGULAR FEATURES: Advertising/Subscriptions........................8 Bull Sale Calendar...................................5 Conservative Cow Dr.............................15 Dave Says...............................................6 Motorheads Events Schedule.............10 Hooves and Horns .................................. 8 Joyce Meyer Ministries..........................14 Laugh Lines ............................................ 8 Market Update.........................................9 Ranching For Profit.................................4 Realty Section ........................................ 7 Sudoku....................................................4 Thinkgs to Know......................................5

Helping You Haul: It's our business! See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility Grants Available for Qualifying trailers, toy haulers, and even the Projects in Phillips County B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, The Phillips County (PhillCo) Store Front Beautification Grant Program, Boss Plows and more. Triple T funded by the Community Fund, continues to bring improvements to street-side Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, businesses in Phillips County. Since the program began in 2012, over $50,000 of www.ttt-sales.com.

5-I matching funds have been awarded to 31 businesses across the county.

According to Ashley Stuart, Executive Director of the PhillCo Economic Liese Building Moving: Call for Growth Council, the Council welcome grant applications from businesses with a bid. Dan 406-379-2320 or 262- store fronts in Phillips County or destination/tourist locations in Phillips County.

3253. Or Dale 654-4605.

5-I “We want to encourage visitors and locals to stop, shop, and enjoy what Phillips County has to offer, as well as improve the local perception of the main streets in Phillips County,” Stuart said.

The program is a 50/50 matching grant program in which matching grants will fund 50% of an individual beautification project, up to $2,500. Eligible uses include signage, decorative lighting, landscaping, trees, non-advertising decorative banners, awnings, and murals. To be eligible for one of these grants, the improvements must be made by the property owner or the business owner with the property owner's approval in writing.

Individuals seeking support for a qualifying project, can complete the application downloaded from the PhillCo website at www.phillco.org. For further information or answers to questions, potential applicants are encouraged to contact the PhillCo office at 406-654-5525.

The Store Front Beautification Grant Program supports PhillCo’s long term goals: • Expanding and growing industries and businesses within the county • Promoting a good quality of life for Phillips County residents through assistance with public works projects and economic growth • Establishing a regional trade center in the City of Malta and cultivating trade relations with Canadian neighbors • Maintaining PhillCo Economic Growth Council as a long-term organization dedicated to development of Phillips County.

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Call Missouri River Realty Today!

ART IN THE PARK & JOPLIN CAR SHOW Saturday June 16, 2018 - Joplin Memorial Park 18th Annual Art in the Park 10am-4pm Featuring multiple food booths, a beer garden, arts & crafts vendors, horseshoe tournament, entertainment & music, and Kid Zone with Bungee jump, Bungee run, swing ride, 20 ft slide, laser tag, bounce houses, face painting and cotton candy.

Vendors interested call: Kassondra May @589-4779 5-II Refresh! Mint Bar in Malta, a great place for a cool drink. Enjoy the company, pool tables, dart boards and gaming machines. Located 14 S. 1st E., Malta. 654-1621.

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For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel.

Call 406-450-4760.

5-I For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel.

Call 406-450-4760.

5-I Everything You Need: Farmers and Ranchers Lumber Co. in Malta carries a wide variety of products for all those Spring and Summer projects, including lawn and garden. Call 654-1412.

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Eryn Bent to Perform at Triple Dog Brewing on June 8

Montana-born singer/songstress, Eryn Bent will perform at the Triple Dog Brewing Company in Havre on Friday, June 8 at 5:00 PM where there is never a cover charge for musicians.

Born and raised in Lewistown, Bent has deep, Western roots that shine through her Americana, folk-style songwriting. She has played in several West Coast venues where she has been described as having “powerhouse vocals and honest, gritty songwriting.”

Currently living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bent has been entertaining audiences since she was fourteen years old. She is a trained vocalist with years of private training, which have given her incredible range and ability to showcase her vocals in many evocative ways.

Bent has independently recorded, written, and released three amateur albums, with the first privately released in 2005. Most notably, she completed her first studio album in May 2014, Firefly, recorded by Jono Manson at the Kitchen Sink Studios. Featuring eleven originals songs and produced by Bent herself, Firefly is a 2015 New Mexico Music Award Winner, with four nominations, including "Best of the Year." The album is currently being played and distributed internationally.

Bent, who proclaims interests in performing, writing songs and poetry, and embracing life, plays full-time—both solo and with her band around New Mexico.

She tours nationally promoting Firefly, In the Gray (a live solo album), and her upcoming 2017 band album.

Bent’s stop at the Triple Dog Brewing Company on 675 First Street West in Havre will follow her performance on June 2 at Philipsburg Brewing Company in Philipsburg, Montana.

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CEO means Chief Executive Officer. A CFO is the Chief Financial Officer, the COO is the Chief Operating Officer and the HRD is the Human Resources Director. We are familiar with most of these terms, even if some of us aren’t always clear on the distinction between one and the other. What about a CSO, a Chief Sustainability Officer?

Name the company: DuPont, Georgia Pacific, COKE, if it is among the 100 largest companies in the world, it probably has a Sustainability Officer, and if it doesn’t have one, it will soon. Many MBA programs now include sustainability training That should come as no surprise. The cost of using energy and water continues to increase. The public’s tolerance of spending public money to clean up messes created by private companies while those companies pocket record profits, has eroded. That has created a demand for people who can help reduce a company’s carbon foot print and take advantage of opportunities in the “new” green economy.

Creating a separate CSO position in these companies makes sense, 1 of 2 but it belies a growing truth. That good business is green business. No one should know that better than ranchers. If we erode or impoverish the soil, production will drop unless we replace the lost fertility with chemicals.

Either way it affects profitability. It isn’t just a direct relationship between ecosystem health and economic health, it is the same relationship. As I wrote in an earlier ProfitTips, we ought not be talking about economics and ecology as separate topics but eco-nomics or econology.

I like the way Joel Salatin puts it. He says, If our farms aren’t fun, aren’t profitable and are too much work, our children won’t want them… romancing the next generation is the ultimate test of sustainability. With that in mind, the CSO has to ensure that the business is profitable and financially solvent (the role of the CFO). They need to see to it that people are treated fairly and are effective in their roles (the job of the HRD). They need to make sure that the business is productive and profitable and that resources and infrastructure are maintained so that production and profit can be sustained indefinitely (the role of the COO). It looks to me like the CSO is the CEO of the 21st century.

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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.

Equity Co-op, Malta: A wide variety of western and work wear and Hooey hats is in Stock. Come check out our selection at 428 South 1 E., Malta. 654-2240.

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Bowhunter Education Online Field Day Offered in Bainville for Adults

5/10/2018, 12:10 PM

A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Bowhunter Education Online Adult Field Day course has been set for the Bainville area for Sunday, May 20.

Archery hunters must have purchased a Montana bow and arrow license prior to hunting during the archery-only season. To purchase a bow and arrow license, an individual must meet one of the following requirements: - show completion of a bowhunter education course

- show proof of purchase of a previous year’s bow and arrow license from Montana or another state. Signed affidavits are no longer acceptable as proof of bowhunter education.

For the adult online field course, adults must pass the online bowhunter education course and receive a Field Day Qualifier Certificate. This Field Day Qualifier Certificate and a picture ID are necessary to obtain entrance into the field course. To take the online prerequisite, go to https://www.bowhunter-ed.com/ montana/. The adult field course will be held from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 20, at the Fire Hall in Bainville.

In addition, adult students need to register online to take the field course. To register and learn more about the bowhunter education class offered, interested individuals are encouraged to visit the FWP website at www.fwp.mt.gov and look under the “Education” tab. For answers to any questions, please call course coordinator Marc Kloker at 406-228-3704.

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Searching for something? For Sale: 2010 SRT8 Challenger. 6 Find it in the search window speed, black w/ 5,200 mi. Asking at www.TriciasTrader.com. x $30,000. Call or text 390-4755. 5-II

May 18, Fri.: Montana Speaker Kathleen Ryan presents "ArtLight", her journey of living with PTSD and the power of belief, faith, and grace. Ryan focuses on creative expression and joy of the Lord. 10am-2pm, Chinook Alliance Church. $4 registration, lunch provided. Please register by Mar. 12 by contacting Betty Billmayer at 357-4100.

June 2nd, Sat.: FIGHT FOR OUR FUTURE. Pavilion in Malta. All proceeds go to Ronald Mcdonald house in Seattle June16th, Sat: Art in the Park & Joplin Car Show Saturday June 16, 2018 Joplin Memorial Park 18th Annual Art in the Park 10am-4pm Featuring multiple food booths, a beer garden, arts & crafts vendors, horseshoe tournament, entertainment & music, and Kid Zone with Bungee jump, Bungee run, swing ride, 20 ft slide, laser tag, bounce houses, face painting and cotton candy. Vendors interested call: Kassondra May @589-4779 June 16th, Sat: 17th Annual Joplin Car Show. Registration 9am-11am - $10 pre registration or $20 day of event at NE corner of the park. Prizes for Best Chevy car, Ford car, Mopar car, best pickup, participant's choice, people's choice, and door prizes. To pre-register call Rick Richter @292-3581, Tom Wood @292-3339 or mail request to: Joplin Car Show Box 8, Joplin, MT 59531 June16th, Sat.: 7th Annual Dawson's Run. In Memory of Dawson Fraser.

Registration 9am in front of Joplin Mart. 1 & 3 mile races begin at 10am 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.

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Triple Dog Brewing Company to Host Izaak Opatz

Sew Sassy: Come in for all your custom embroidery, vinyl, and T-shirt printing. Creating custom apparel and logo's for just about everyone and everything. Call 6541133 or stop into new location, 121 S. 2nd St. E., Malta. Watch for the Re-grand opening at our bigger and better location.

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For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free- 866683-7299 or 406-453-7299 BIG SKY PIPE AND SUPPLY, Great Falls. Call TODAY and Ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE ht t p:// bi g sk y pi p e a nd suppl y. com/html/ 4-II-9-II

On May 29, the Tuesday after Memorial Day, Izaak Opatz will be playing his brand of folk rock for patrons at Triple Dog Brewing Company in Havre at 5:00 PM.

Born in Whitefi sh, Montana, but currently living in Los Angeles, California, Opatz recently signed a recording deal with Mama Bird records. His debut album Mariachi Static originally released in 2017, but it was re-released on vinyl this past April, and a CD re-release will be available July 20 from Mama Bird Recording Company, an independent record label based in Portland, Oregon.

Opatz started playing and writing songs with a friend for fun in high school, learning simple bluegrass chords and runs on guitar. He claims that he can still hear “the boom-chick” rhythm in the way he writes and plays.

After high school, Opatz went to Missoula to study English, but graduated instead with a double major in creative writing and forestry from the University of Montana.

While in Missoula, Opatz collaborated with Havreite Dave Martens on steel guitar, Matt Tipton on drums, Ryan Scott on bass, and Ray Lombardi on guitar to form the country band the Best Westerns. They released their debut album, High Country in 2011. The 10-track record features all original songs by lead singer and guitarist Izaak Opatz. The album’s website describes the band as “creating honest and evocative music in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.”

Although country might be the genre label on their album, Martens and Opatz both have a hard time describing their sound. Opatz has called it everything from alt-country to country rock to electric folk.

While in Montana, Opatz worked in Glacier National Park's backcountry clearing trails and repairing bridges and retaining walls for ten years, taking inspiration for his tunes—lovelorn songs with evenly paced melodies and surprising twists. He recorded Mariachi as a solo album in part because he was in L.A. at the time and partly because he wanted something to promote himself.

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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, When is it okay to have a little fun, and buy things you want, when you’re following the Baby Steps plan?

~ Kaitlin

17th Annual Joplin Car Show Registration 9am-11am - $10 pre registration or $20 day of event at NE corner of the park. Prizes for Best Chevy car, Ford car, Mopar car, best pickup, participant's choice, people's choice, and door prizes To pre-register call Rick Richter @292-3581, Tom Wood @292-3339 or mail request to: Joplin Car Show Box 8, Joplin, MT 59531 5-II

For Sale: 4 Bridgestone tires, P255/70R17 M&S (Mud & snow).

Only 600 miles on them. $90 ea. or 4 for $350. Call 357-8266.

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DEAR KAITLIN,

The time for a little fun is after you’ve completed the first three Baby Steps. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Baby Step 2 is paying off all debt, except for your home. And Baby Step 3 means you go back and add to your emergency fund until you have three to six months of expenses set aside.

Once you’re debt-free except for your home — and you have your emergency fund completed — you’ve laid a solid, financial foundation for your life. That’s when you can have a little fun and spend some money on a vacation, new furniture, or something like that.

Children think about their immediate wants and do what feels good. Adults, on the other hand, devise smart, logical plans, and stick to them. I want you to have a great life, but you have to put in some hard work and say “no” to yourself sometimes in order to attain that great life! ~ Dave DEAR DAVE, I’ll be receiving my income tax refund soon. It will be enough to completely pay off my two smallest debts, or get my starter emergency fund of $1,000 for Baby Step 1 in place. What should I do?

~ Brandy DEAR BRANDY, I love that you’re excited about using your refund to start the Baby Steps, and begin gaining control of your finances. But we call the beginner’s emergency fund Baby Step 1 for a reason.

Bad things can happen while you’re working to get out of debt. That’s why I want people to get a little money set aside before they start Baby Step 2, which is the debt snowball.

What if the alternator on your car goes out, or your refrigerator dies? Life happens, and things go wrong. When this kind of stuff pops up, and you don’t have any money set aside, you’re likely to quit the plan and wind up going even deeper into debt.

I know you want to get out of debt. I want you to get out of debt, too. But I want you to stick with the plan, and actually get out of debt, instead of falling off the wagon the first time you hit a bump in the road! ~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.

For Sale: Cedar chest, like Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold new in perfect condition. the U.S. Constitution? Check out Call 357--2837.

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Summer Theater Camps Available to Area Youth Every summer, the Montana Actors’ Theatre (MAT), located in Havre, offers four college students currently enrolled in college or university programs, preferably theatre or music, the opportunity to become paid interns. Applications for this opportunity were due April 30, 2018, and although candidates have been selected, no names will be released until all interns have accepted the available positions.

The interns hired will oversee two established MAT youth programs: the touring KidsMAT Summer Children’s Theatre camp for grades 1-6 and the annual MAT Youth Production for grades 6-12, which this summer will be Bugsy Malone.

KidsMAT Children’s Theatre Camps are week-long acting camps in Havre and surrounding communities. Each camp runs Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a public performance on each Thursday in the evening.

For some of the camps outside of Havre, residence in the community will be required of the interns, arranged for and provided by MAT, while others will be travelled to daily.

Under the guidance of MAT Artistic Director Jay Pyette, the first KidsMAT camp begins in Havre June 11-14 and the second will take place June 16-19, and a third on August 6-9. Another theater camp will be held in Chinook on June 18-21.

Cost for the camps is $50 for the first child of a family, and $30 for each child after that. Registration forms are available on the MAT website (www.mtactors. com) or in Chinook at the Chamber Office, Liquor Store, and Chinook Pharmacy.

On June 15 at 7:00 PM and again on June 16 at 2:00 PM at the Montana Actors’ Theatre, auditions will be held for the full MAT Youth Production of Bugsy Malone. This pint-sized, pin-striped classic is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the gangster films of the 1920s. Directed by MAT’s 2018 Summer Youth interns and produced by Tracey and Joe Jette, the show will feature the immense young talent in local communities.

According to Pyette, children and young adults will fill all sixteen of the available roles, with the possibility of additional minor roles. Then, evening rehearsals will take place until the show’s opening at 7:00 PM on July 26 at the Montana State University-Northern (MSU-N) Theater on MSU-N’s campus at Cowan Drive. Thursday’s show will be sponsored by Western Drug Pharmacy. The show will run for six performances from 7:00-9:00 each night: • Friday, July 27, 2018

(SPONSORED BY Havre Ford) • Saturday, July 28, 2018

(SPONSORED BY Flynn Realty Inc.) • Thursday, August 2, 2018

(SPONSORED BY Jerry & Penney Bergren) • Friday, August 3, 2018

(SPONSORED BY First Bank of Montana) • Saturday, August 4, 2018 (Sponsorship Available) Tickets for the show—which will cost adults, $15; students, senior citizens, and military, $10; and children K-8, $5—are available locally at Fivehead's, Computer Center, and Bear Paw Meats Store in Havre or by clicking the "Get Tickets" link at http://mtactors.com/.

BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage HELP WANTED Full time Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading mechanic must have experience call Post, Chester Montana. 406-759- E 1 Towing 265-8757.

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Young and Poor Well, it's not a midlife crisis, but here's how things worked out for me.

Married 39 years, took a look at my wife one day and said, "Honey, 39 years ago, we had a cheap apartment, a cheap car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10 inch black and white TV, but I got to sleep every night with a hot 19 year old brunette. Now, we have a nice house, nice car, big bed and plasma screen TV, but I'm sleeping with a 58 year old woman. It seems to me that you are not holding up your side of things."

My wife is a very reasonable woman.

She told me to go out and fi nd a hot 25 year old blond, and she would make sure that I would once again be living in a cheap apartment, driving a cheap car, sleeping on a sofa bed....

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364, 648 228, 230, 263, 367, 831 Nashua 746 Fort Peck 526 Wolf Point 392, 525, 650, 653, 915 762 Opheim 765 Plentywood Circle 485, 974 557, 977 Jordan 428, 928 Grass Range Lewistown 350, 366, 380, 535, 538, 707, 708, 968 Hobson 423 Stanford 566 Geraldine 737 Denton 567 Chester 759 Belt 277 Great Falls 205, 216, 217, 231, 268, 403, 452, 453, 454, 455, 564, 590, 715, 727, 731, 750, 760, 761, 770, 771, 781, 788, 791, 799, 836, 866, 868, 870, 899, 923, 952, 964, 965, 997 ALL MONTANA AREA CODES ARE (406)

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AG INTEREST SERIES: MARKETS

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Wheat markets were sharply higher, led by Chicago on fears of developing dryness in the key growing regions of the Black Sea. Ongoing dryness in the US southern plains is wreaking havoc on hard red winter wheat as it moves through the heading stage. The recent crop tour estimated Kansas production at just 243 million bushels, the lowest since 1989.

Corn and soybeans also moved higher, with corn getting strong support from developing dryness in southern Brazil where the second season corn crop is moving into the important pollination stage. Corn is also finding spillover support from wheat along with the potential dryness that appears to be evolving in Ukraine, who has become the world’s third largest exporter of corn. Soybeans are tagging along with corn but struggling to hold gains as the trade spat with China appears to be getting more entrenched.

The cattle markets were quietly lower even though cash markets have remained well supported. The market is bracing for huge beef production over the next few months and struggling to maintain upward momentum. Demand for grass calves has been muted this spring due to the intense drought in the southern plains.

Energy markets were slightly higher, continuing to be well supported amid the Middle East unrest and improving prospects for US exports. Precious metals were under pressure as the US dollar soared higher and inflation threats appeared to be minimal. The Dollar found strong buying as interest rates bumped above the benchmark 3.0%, prompting more shifting of money into treasuries and out of stocks. The Dow was slightly lower in very choppy action, nearing the major lows of the Feb/April double bottom.

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. 5-II For Sale: Great Business opportunity. A 32 unit Motel with campground, private health club, laundry facility, living quarters, beer and gaming license, gift shop, and a mobile home. #151EW-T Call 654-2273. www.

MissouriRiverRealty.com 5-II For Sale: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in Chinook.

Call 3904874 or 357-3366.

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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!

Music books, Band/Orchestra rentals. #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998. 1-II:7-1

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

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Great Falls

Dirty Dirt Driver Recognitions: IMCA Mods, WISSOTA Midwest Mods, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Super Stock.

Electric City Speedway 2801 Old Havre Highway www.electriccityspeedway.com,406- 727-4884

May 26 6pm

Glasgow

'80s & Up Derby Northeast Montana Fairgrounds milkrivermotorsports@gmail.com Josh Thompson 406-263-8726 Josh Dix 263-7374, Rob Brunelle 263-7621

June 2 11am-2pm

Malta

First State Bank Car Show Main Street Terry Skones 406-654-2340

June 2 10am

Malta

Phillips Co. Motorsports Car Show Test & Tune Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

June 3 10am

Malta

Phillips Co. Motorsports Points Race Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

June 8-10 Havre 5-9pm Fri. 11am-4pm Sat.

Hi-Line 32nd Annual Cruz'n Rod Run Great Northern Fairgrounds Barb Salerno 406-265-3163

June 9 9am - 4pm

Gt Falls

Fords Forever Bison Ford, 10th Ave. S Rick George 406-899-1627

June 9

Glasgow

Mud Bog Northeast Montana Fairgrounds milkrivermotorsports@gmail.com Josh Thompson 406-263-8726 Josh Dix 263-7374, Rob Brunelle 263-7621

June 15 6pm

Lewistown

Street Legal Drags (for new racers) "Run What You Brung" Race, no slacks Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi. west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

June 16 10am

Glasgow

Father's Day Show & Shine Elk's Club, 309 2nd Ave. S Smiley Johnson, 406-230-0501

June 16 Trials 11:00 Races 3:00

Lewistown

S. Pro, Pro, Spt, Bike, High School, Lewistown Points Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

June 16 10am

Malta

Phillips Co. Motorsports Points Race Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

June 16 9am

Wolf Point

Wolf City Rods & Rides Marvin Brookman Stadium Chad Hester 406-650-8575

June 16 12pm

Turner

3rd Annual 341 Grill & Tavern Car, Antique Tractor Show & Fly-In 75 Main St., Turner MT

June 16 Joplin Register 9am Show 11am-4pm

Annual Joplin Car Show Joplin Park Tom Wood 406-292-3389 or 799-5858

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June 17 Trials 11:00 Races 3:00

Lewistown

ET Class Racing, High School, Jr. Dragster, Lewistown Points Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

June 17 Dodson Hot Laps 12pm Race 1pm

AMX Races Dodson Speedway Frank Kindle 406-390-3924 or 406-390-3922

June 17 10am

Phillips Co. Motorsports Points Race Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

Malta

June 22, 23 5pm Fri 7am Sat

Chinook

Blaine County Car Cruise Matt or Fred, 357-2470, Heather 357-4201 www.blainecounty cruise.com

July 8 5pm

Chinook

Blaine County Showdown Demolition Derby Blaine County Fairgrounds

July 13 6pm

Lewistown

Street Legal Drags (for new racers) "Run What You Brung" Race, no slacks Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi. west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

July 14-15 Trials 9:00 Races 3:00

Lewistown

Lewistown Points S. Pro, Pro, Spt, Bike, High School, Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

July 21

Havre

Truck Pulls Great Northern Fairgrounds Nate Skoyen 406-945-4371

July 21-22 10am

Malta

Phillips Co. Motorsports MDRA Points Races Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

July 22

Havre

Havre Jaycees Demolition Derby Great Northern Fairgrounds Seth Hamilton 406-740-0831

July 28 1pm

Lewistown

BGM Racing Bump-n-Run Fergus County Fairgrounds Trent Hess 406-690-1192

July 28 Lewistown Check in 12-3

Central Montana Fair Demolition Derby Fergus County Fairgrounds www.lewistowndemoderby.com Dylan 406-366-5161 or Alyssa Yaeger 366-6615

Aug 2 7pm

Northeast Montana Fair Derby (Milk River Motor Sports) NE MT Fairgrounds www.milkrivermotorsports@gmail.com Josh Thompson 406-263-8726 Josh Dix 406-263-7374, Rob Brunelle 263-7621

Glasgow

Aug 4 Dodson Hot Laps 11:00 Race 12:00

Phillips County Fair AMX Races.

Dodson Speedway Frank Kindle 406-390-3924

Aug 5 6pm

Dodson

Phillips County Fair Demolition Derby Phillips County Fairgrounds ww.phillipscountyfair.com

Aug 10 6pm

Lewistown

Street Legal Drags (for new racers) "Run What You Brung" Race, no slacks Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi. west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

Aug 11-12 Trials 11:00 Races 3:00

Lewistown

MDRA State Points, ET Class Bracket Racing, High School, Jr. Dragster, Lewistown Points Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

Aug 19 7pm

Ft Benton

Chouteau Co Fair Western Grand National Truck & Tractor Pull 406-622-5505, wwwchocofair.com Chouteau County Fairgrounds

Aug 20 6pm

Ft Benton

Chouteau Co Fair Demolition Derby 406-622-5505, www.chocofair.com Chouteau County Fairgrounds

- Certied BASF Paint Shop - Glass Replacement - Car & Light Truck Repair 24 Hr Towing Service 406-366-0400

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Sept 1 10am

Malta

Phillips County MotorsportsTest & Tune Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

Sept 2 10am

Malta

Phillips Co. Motorsports Points Race Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

Sept 3

Malta

Phillips County Motorsports IronMan Classic Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

Aug 4 Dodson Hot Laps TBA Race TBA

Phillips County Fair AMX Races.

Dodson Speedway Frank Kindle 406-390-3924

Sept 22

Malta

Phillips County Motorsports Jr. Big Dollar Race-Test & Tune Annual Fundraiser Banquet Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

Sept 23

Malta

Phillips County Motorsports $12,000 Big Dollar Race Hi-Line Dragstrip, Hwy 191 S of Malta www.pcmotorsports.org Greg Kirkwood 406-654-2430 or 654-7057

Sept 29

Lewistown

Lewistown Points, ET Class Bracket Racing, All Access Challenge, Time Trials 9:00, Races at 1:00

Sept 20 Trials 9:00 Races 1:00

Lewistown

KING OF THE TRACK Wally Race, Class Bracket Racing, Land of the Leaders.

Lewistown Drag Strip, 3 mi west of town www.lewistowndragracing.com, 406-350-0733

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For Sale: 2 buildings. Purchase together or separately. Located on Hwy. 191, Malta. Opportunity with a 3 separate lease income. Listing # 154LT-T. Call 654-2273. www.

MissouriRiverRealty.com 5-II ?Did you know? YOU CAN GET YOUR KNIVES & SCISSORS SHARPENED at BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES in Havre Holiday Village Mall, Will sharpen while you shop, Very affordable 406-399-6522 3-II:6-I

For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel.

Call 406-450-4760.

5-I HOLY COW! Big Sky Images & Collectibles has America's largest retail displays of Ruana & USA Made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knives. Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 http://www. bigskyimages.com 5-I.

For Sale: 2012 JD7230R Tractor, IVT trans, JDH480 loader & grapple, 1200 hrs, $155,000. In excellent condition, Saco, MT Call or text 390-4755.

5-II For Sale: 1994 Diamond D Gooseneck stock trailer w/ divider.

20 ft. wooden floor like new w/ rubber mats.

Asking $5,000.

Call or text 390-4755.

5-II

For Sale: Cedar chest, like new in perfect condition.

Call 357--2837.

5-II

For Sale: 2015 Ford Lariat F-250 Superduty Short Box. 64,000 Miles. Tuxedo Black & Black Leather Interior. Tool Box, B & W Ball. This Pickup Is A Must See!!

406-228-9306 or 406-263-7529. 5-II Spring Clean-up Supplies: We have the supplies for all your Spring projects, from lawns, gardens, spring cleaning, and yard clean-up.

Come see us at Hardware Hank of Malta, 50 S. 1 E. 654-1712.

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Call today! x Open and Ready: See Studio Stiles & Total Fitness, 153 S. 1st Ave. E., Malta, for salon and spa services today. Yes, summer is coming, so come check out the gym and get a membership. Call 654-2136.

5-I For Sale: 2015 Ford Lariat F-250 Superduty Short Box. 64,000 Miles.

Tuxedo Black & Black Leather Interior. Tool Box, B & W Ball.

This Pickup Is A Must See!! 406228-9306 or 406-263-7529.

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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer

Make Every Day a Celebration How often do you celebrate events or achievements in your life? Is celebration something you only think about during holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or other signifi cant times of life?

I don’t think we celebrate enough, but I’ve discovered how to live with an attitude of celebration.

Our attitude is our thought life turned inside-out. It’s IN us, but everybody sees it – in our body language, facial expressions, and other ways we communicate.

You don’t have to open your mouth for everybody to know when you’re impatient, frustrated or disgusted by something.

Attitude is the posture we take toward life. It’s all about the way we decide to look at our circumstances. The attitudes we choose affect how we feel, behave, and ultimately, the overall quality of our lives.

It’s easy to think, “I’m like this because I have all these problems!” But the truth is your attitude is yours, and nobody can make you have a bad one if you don’t want to. Giving in to a negative, critical, or angry mindset doesn’t solve your problems or make anything better. And no one enjoys being around a person with a bad attitude for very long.

Some people are blessed with a naturally positive view of life, but I had to work at it. I grew up in a very negative home, and my natural temperament leaned toward being critical, always seeing what was wrong with things. But I know from personal experience that anyone can learn how to have a good attitude if they are willing to let the Holy Spirit work in their heart.

Ephesians 4:23 (AMP) says, “Be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude].” Notice this says to be “continually renewed in the spirit of your mind.” It’s a daily decision we have to make.

I have found that a lot of life is all about making little adjustments on a frequent basis. For example, when my life gets out of balance because I’m working too much, I have to make an adjustment with my schedule so I have time to rest, spend time with family or friends, or do something fun.

Sometimes people can get lazy and just need to get up and start moving. Or maybe they don’t feel good and need to start drinking more water to stay hydrated.

These decisions are all about making little adjustments that make a big difference.

When it comes to living with an attitude of celebration, we have to decide to be mindful of the little things, as well as the big things, that we can be thankful for. I have many things I can celebrate at this point in my life…

• I’ve been married to the same man for more than 50 years, and I

still love him!

• We have four grown children who are serving God. • We have 11 grandchildren who love Jesus.

• I’ve been teaching God’s Word for more than 42 years.

• I’ve written 116 books and I’m still writing.

• But most importantly, I’m celebrating how much God has changed

me!

In the Old Testament, we fi nd that God commanded the Israelites to have seven feasts every year to remember what He had done for them and celebrate His faithfulness and goodness to them. The Passover feast was an eight-day celebration when they remembered how God had delivered them from slavery in Egypt so they could inherit the Promised Land He had for them.

As believers in Christ, this represents what God has done for us spiritually.

He’s forgiven us of sin, given us a new heart, and His Spirit lives in us. Because of what Christ has done, we have access to the presence of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to become everything we are created to be.

We also have the privilege of prayer, and the confi dence that God listens, He cares, and He will answer us. He is always with us and will never leave us alone.

These are just a few amazing promises we fi nd in His Word that should celebrate every day!

To celebrate means you mark an important event in your life. Celebrating can range from having a huge party to simply taking a few minutes to tell God how thankful you are for what He’s done for you. You could even do something for someone else. When we really appreciate what God has done in our lives, we want to help others who don’t have what we have. And the more you help people, the happier you will be.

I want to encourage you to make a conscious decision to spend time every day considering what God has done for you – spiritually, as well as in the circumstances of your life. The more you renew your mind to focus on Him and who He is to you, the more you’ll have to celebrate. And you’ll live with an attitude of celebration!

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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.

For Sale: 2012 JD7230R Tractor, IVT trans, JDH480 loader & grapple, 1200 hrs, $155,000. In excellent condition, Saco, MT Call or text 390-4755.

5-II For Sale: 1994 Diamond D Gooseneck stock trailer w/ divider.

20 ft. wooden floor like new w/ rubber mats.

Asking $5,000.

Call or text 390-4755.

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For info call 1800-426-2926 or www.VirgelleMontana.com and click Events.

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For Lease: 290 acres CRP for hay, 3 year option, no grazing.

Located in Blaine County. Call for more info, 390-4874 (cell) or 3573366 and leave msg.

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For Sale: For Sale: 2010 SRT8 Challenger. 6 speed, black w/ 5,200 mi.

Asking $30,000.

Call or text 390-4755.

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

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

Life Will Never be the Same My mother was born a city kid in Hysham, Montana. She moved to Sheridan, Wyoming where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, the proverbial rich rancher from nearby Parkman. They spent a few years in California while my father completed his obligations to the United States Navy and upon his discharge an eastern Montana ranch became their new home. Moving from city life to the alkali flats of Blacktail Creek meant Mom’s life would never be the same.

Despite droughting out twice in their ten-year, tenure, the fertile plains of Rosebud County did produce me and my two brothers. A city kid becoming a country kid is a small adaptation compared to the adjustment from wife to mother, especially when household water had to be hauled from a distant stock reservoir.

Motherhood meant Mom’s life would never be the same.

In 1965, we sold the Ingomar ranch and moved to the family homestead in the foothills of Wyoming’s Big Horns where Dad recruited me and my brothers to trail cattle to and from our mountain grazing permits. Years before, a doctor told Mother her bad back meant she could never ride horses, so she stayed home in the valley for our first two summers. She missed out and hated that. I vividly rememBlaine County Library Wins ber the July morning at our Lake Creek Cow Camp when we saddled a horse for Mom and she joined us for a five-hour circle through the high country. Apparently, Excellent Library Service Award the doctor was wrong. For the next 45 years, in addition to cooking and cleaning, Mom became the reliable anchor of the cowboy crew and her life would never be Last month at the 106th annual Montana Library Association conference the same.

Nearly all the families from the Ingomar, Montana country and our Pass held in Bozeman, Bruce Newell of Helena, chair of the Montana State Library Creek community in Wyoming have dispersed or died, with the most recent (MSL) Commission, announced that the Blaine County Library was one of thirty passing being our ranch veterinarian from Forsyth—Montana’s own Senator John libraries in the state to win the Excellent Library Service Award (ELSA) from the Melcher. This past June, we lost Dad and we buried him on the hill above the barn, so his remains remain at the ranch. Mom is still tending the fires in the home she MSL Commission. known for 53 years, but with Dad’s passing she is all alone. Her life will never An opportunity for libraries and library staff to receive much-deserved has be the same. She periodically offers nourishment or encouragement to a stray barn acknowledgement, the ELSA recognizes libraries for achieving excellence in cat, starving song birds, or visiting descendants. We all hope to gather around her serving their communities by exceeding the essential Montana Public Library kitchen table this Mothers’ Day and if God has blessed you with the continued of your mother, now would be a great time to thank Him and her. Happy Standards. These standards define “excellence” in 13 categories, but the ELSA counsel Mothers’ Day, Mom.

committee provides a checklist based on these standards so that libraries can self-assess their ability to meet the needs of patrons in nine categories called recommendations: Board Accomplishments, Planning and Evaluation, Finance/ Fiscal Management, Human Resources (Library Director), Human Resources (Volunteers and Staff), Collection Development, Facilities, Public Relations/ Community Outreach, and Services/Information Access.

“The Montana State Library Commission is pleased to recognize Montana’s excellent libraries with the Excellent Library Service Award,” said Newell. “Providing excellent library services in Montana is not an easy or insignificant thing. Our wide-open spaces, and too often, our steep fiscal challenges, make it difficult for libraries to provide Montanans with the resources, services, and technologies they need. Libraries receiving an ELSA have met or surmounted these challenges. The Commission congratulates ELSA-winning libraries’ trustees, library staff, and communities for their achievement and commitment to excellence.”

According to their website, through its statewide programs, “the MSL empowers Montanans; enhances learning in families and communities; builds 21st Century skills; and provides opportunities for civic participation.” Those seeking more information are encouraged to visit http://msl.mt.gov.

Each year, academic, public, school, and special libraries have the opportunity to apply for the award by completing an online checklist, indicating all of the recommendations the library has achieved. The ELSA checklist is available beginning in January and due in March. If a library meets the required number of recommendations, the library will be honored with an ELSA and receive a certificate from the Commission at the MLA awards luncheon.

“Much like public education, libraries are required to meet standards, and for meeting those standards, we earn an ELSA,” Blaine County library director Valerie Frank said. “We have been getting the ELSA Award since its inception in 2013. Prior to that, it was called the Honor Roll, and we were on that as far back as I can remember. The Montana State Library did add several categories when they started ELSA, however,” Frank added.

Montana’s Public Library Standards are defined in the Administrative Rules of Montana. They provide benchmarks for library services, collection development, planning and evaluation, finance and facilities. The standards include three benchmark levels: Essential, Enhanced, and Excellent. The MSL provides consulting and other support to assist public library directors, trustees and the communities they serve in striving to meet the standards. Each public library must meet the Essential standards in order to receive State Aid. The Enhanced and Excellent levels of the standards are designed to encourage libraries to continually improve services to their communities.

In his award letter to the Blaine County Library, Newell wrote: “Thank you for the support you give your local library. It is essential to ensuring your citizens have a better quality of life by giving them access to the information they Price Reduced! 1235 7th Ave. HELP WANTED Full time need to make informed decisions to live happy, healthy lives.” $70,000 Call Kim Cripps at 406- mechanic must have experience call 5-I. 265-0905.

5-I. E 1 Towing 265-8757.

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Help Wanted: Farm & Ranch help needed. Dryland grain farm with some cows, mostly newer equipment, year-round job, housing available, near Hogeland. Call for details, 406-390-3177. 5-II.

For Sale: 2000 Merritt Livestock trailer; this 53’ spread axle has virgin tires, good floors, and is ready to go to work. Asking $29,000 for this “must see to appreciate” trailer. Call 357-4282.

5-II

Country Property for Sale: 16 For Sale: 2010 SRT8 Challenger. 6 mi. E. of Havre, 5 bed, 2 ba. home; speed, black w/ 5,200 mi. Asking shop/garage w/ 6 in. fiberglass $30,000. Call or text 390-4755. 5-II insul. divided into 38x40' shop w/ 14' ceiling w 16x13' door & 8' ceiling 3-car garage w/ 3 elec. doors. Old barn approx 40x40', 6 acres pasture w/ 244' River Frontage. Only $299,000. Call 406-357-2487 for appts.

5-II Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're For Sale: Cedar chest, like the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. new in perfect condition.

N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x Call 357--2837.

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7th Annual Dawson's Run In Memory of Dawson Fraser Registration 9am in front of Joplin Mart 1 & 3 mile races begin at 10am 5-II KRAUSE Parts In Stock Parts for Westfield, Mayrath, Hardi, Westgo and Alloway.

Call George. 799-7459. Power Motors in Fort Benton 5-II. Looking for Help?

Help Wanted ads are FREE in Tricia’s Trader.

Call today! x

For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel.

Call 406-450-4760.

5-I For Sale New Mint State Silver Eagle Dollars & Morgan Silver Dollars!

BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406399-65222 3-II:6-I

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Equity Co-op in Malta is carrying a wide variety of western and work wear and Hooey hats. Come check out our selection at 428 South 1 E Malta 654-2240 5-II.

For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel.

Call 406-450-4760.

5-I

For Sale: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in Chinook.

Call 3904874 or 357-3366.

5-II

Dick & Dolly

Chester

Peppy

MONTANA

Horse Progress Days Auction Saturday, June 2, 2018

10 a.m. at the Reuben Miller Farm, 3 miles southest of Moore, MT

Matt & Jeff

Sonny

Hooey EARLY CONSIGNMENTS

Pepper - 8 yo black & white Paint mare. A sharp mare broke to ride and drive.

Ace - 9 yo grulla QH gelding. Broke to ride and drive.

Sonny - 3 yo Percheron/Paint gelding. This horse wants to please. Broke to ride and drive.

Reba - 3 yo steel grey Percheron/Morgan mare. Raised

by Millers, she is very sensible. Broke to ride and drive.

Rocket - 3 yo bay Morgan/Halflinger gelding. Raised by the Millers, he is broke to ride and drive.

Chester - 5 yo palamino Belgian/QH gelding. A well built gelding that rides, packs and drives.

Peppy - 8 yo buckskin QH gelding. A quiet horse broke to ride.

Hooey - 4 yo palamino AQHA gelding. Ranch broke, rope & ride, cowy, gentle.

Dick & Dolly - 10 yr black Percheron mare/gelding.

16 hands. Broke to ride and drive. Parade ready!

Fan & Flicka - 9 yo black & white Paint mares. 16 hands.

A nice sharp team that are well broke.

Matt & Jeff - 5/6 yo grey Percheron geldings. 17:2 hands.

An experienced team broke to ride and drive.

Prince & Peter - 9 yo sorrel Belgian geldings. 17:2 hands.

A well broke team that drives and rides.

People Hauler, Fully restored with cedar seats.

Freight Wagon, Fully restored.

Chuck Wagon, Fully restored

Also Teams, Driving & Riding Horses, New & Used Tack, Harness, Collars, Wagons and Buggies!

Much more expected by the day of the auction!

See website for updates!!

For More Information Reuben Miller 406-374-2287 Steve Miller 406-374-2715

FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST Consignment Check-in – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

All You Can Eat Dinner – 5-7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND Pancake Breakfast – 7-10 a.m.

Horse & Auction Preview – 8 a.m.

Auction begins – 10 a.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 13TH Horse Progress Demonstration Day

Office: 406-538-5125 Lewistown, Montana

www.ShobeAuction.com

Searching for something? Liese Building Moving: Call for Find it in the search window a bid. Dan 406-379-2320 or 2625-I at www.TriciasTrader.com. x 3253. Or Dale 654-4605.

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Electrolysis - IT WORKS!!!

The only permanent method of hair removal!

Chanel Lett of Permanent Reflections can safely remove embarrassing unwanted hair forever!!

Permanent Reflections offers the following services all in one stop! ~ Electrolysis ( all permanent hair removal) ~ Waxing ( full body) ~ Permanent Cosmetics Please call for appointment or consultation. located in Havre Chanel 406-399-0513 Serenity Salon 406-262-7113

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 3-II:6-I

Call Kimmel Kreations for wedding invitations, graduation announcements, office forms, biz cards, stationery, letterhead, special occasion napkins, livestock ID tag numbering, foil engraving, calendars, typing, binding and more! 379-2377.

If it’s in print and you need it, we can do it. Try us for your next project. x

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