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The three wheat markets moved in different directions, with hard red winter wheat in Kansas City working lower as harvest quickly moves through Texas and up into Oklahoma. Minneapolis held steady with spring wheat production being threatened by the drought conditions in Canada that are threatening to spread into the US Northern Plains. And Chicago’s soft red winter wheat moved higher as persistent rains across much of the Delta and Midwest have created significant disease issues and likely a drop in yields.

The row crops of corn and soybeans pulled lower from their recent highs, but both crops are still near those highs on record slow plantings across key producing regions. In the latest supply/ demand report, USDA slashed corn plantings estimates and took yield down as well, resulting in a major drop in production estimates.

Cattle markets were slightly lower, with futures The three wheat markets moved in different directions, with hard red winter Kansas CityCash working struggling to hold gains following a major sell-off through wheat Aprilinand May. values appear to be lower as harvest quickly moves through Texas and up into Oklahoma.

Minneapolis held steady with spring stabilizing as packers book large numbers for the July 4th holiday. Feeder cattle are wary of the very wheat production being threatened by the drought conditions in Canada that are threatening to spread into slow corn plantings and prices that rocketed to 3-year highs but expect that feed grain supplies should the US Northern Plains. And Chicago’s soft red winter wheat moved higher as persistent rains across much this year with more feed wheat the supply ofbetheadequate Delta and Midwest have created significant diseaseinissues and likelychain. a drop in yields.

Crude oil slipped, along with the products, as world supplies were higher than expected. The The rowrose cropssharply of corn and pulled lowerits from their recent highs, but both cropschatter are still near those Dow andsoybeans sits just below all-time high, despite more of slowing global growth highs on record slow plantings across key producing regions.

In the latest supply/demand report, USDA that could ultimately affect the US. Mexican tariffs were put on hold, and the markets breathed a sigh slashed corn plantings estimates and took yield down as well, resulting in a major drop in production of relief. estimates.

June 12, 2019 Kansas City Wheat Minneapolis Wheat Chicago Wheat Corn Soybeans Live Cattle Feeder Cattle Boxed Beef - Choice Dressed Beef Crude Oil Heating Oil Unleaded Gas Natural Gas Silver Gold US $ Canadian $ Dow Jones

This Week 4.62 5.65 5.26 4.30 8.78 109.65 137.80 222 184 51.14 1.7799 1.6861 2.38 14.75 1336.80 96.97 0.75 26012

Change -0.17 0.02 0.12 -0.06 -0.11 -0.42 -0.42 -2.00 -3.00 -5.45 -0.1384 -0.1681 -0.16 0.26 44.40 -1.08 0.0097 822

THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy Cattle markets were slightly lower, with futures struggling to hold gains following a major sell-off through or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk.

April and May. Cash values appear to be stabilizing as packers book large numbers for the July 4th holiday.

Feeder cattle are wary of the very slow corn plantings and prices that rocketed to 3-year highs but expect that feed grain supplies should be adequate this year with more feed wheat in the supply chain.

Crude oil slipped, along with the products, as world supplies were higher than expected. The Dow rose sharply and sits just below its all-time high, despite more chatter of slowing global growth that could ultimately affect the US. Mexican tariffs were put on hold, and the markets breathed a sigh of relief.

THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission. The information reflected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk.

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Summer Fencing Project? Call Black Coulee Fencing - Lacey & Sheena Wortman 386-2296 or 9450917, Lloyd, Montana.

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For Sale: Small wood stove for sale, no piping. $175 OBO. For more information, please call 680-2129.

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

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For Sale: Leather La-Z-Boy FOR SALE: 700 Ton alfalfa/grass Recliner, burgundy color, 2-1/2 mix hay, netwrapped round bales. years old. Was $900 new, asking Call 406-366-0422.

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Outdoor Antique Flea Market: Over an acre of antiques and collectibles from many vendors.

Sun., July 14 from 9am - 5pm at Virgelle, off U.S. 87 between Fort Benton and Big Sandy. Sponsored

by Virgelle Merc. Antiques. Lunch available. 1-800-426-2926 or www.

VirgelleMontana.com 6-I For Sale: Hover-1 All Star Electric Scooter. Only been rode inside, a few scuff marks from wall, fully charged, $110 OBO. Kiddo is selling to raise money for basketball camp. 399-2155.

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Scott Jackson Dog Training, June 21-23, Great Northern Fairgrounds, Havre, MT. $40/ class. Contact Alyssa Hewitt for more info at 357-3316.

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Custom Swathing: Grain Hay or For Sale: Brand new handmade cedar 6-II CRP. Call 301-0142.

6-II chest. $400. Call 353-2893.

For Sale: 75 Gallon Aquarium, For Sale: 2005 Winnebago $250.

Comes with stand. Adventurer Motorhome, Low Call 945-0502.

6-II miles, runs great! 8.1L engine w/ Allison trans w/ WorkHorse Are you looking for that special GM Chassis. 22/5 wheels & new hard-to-find book? BIG SKY Michelin tires. Onan gas generator, IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES 3 slides, huge 4-door fridge, new We have NEW and USED BOOKS batteries last year. Asking $40,000. will special order Havre Holiday Call (406) 357-4201.

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THINGS TO KNOW: 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

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

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Because mixed-animal veterinarians provide medical services at market prices, we must be frugal when equipping our hospitals. Also, unlike our counterparts who only treat the hairless primate called humans, rural critter doctors need a variety of specialty tools unique to each species. Horse doctors have little use for a Frick’s speculum or an Iowa hog holder, while pig practitioners only need an equine nasogastric tube to siphon gas from their ambulatory truck for their lawn mower.

Decades back, Yellowstone County auctioned off excess items from an outdated, civil-defense, medical clinic; equipment I could adapt for my veterinary hospital.

Surgical packs from the 1950s would be as functional today as they were the day they were manufactured. I was giddy thinking of my good fortune and expected to equip my clinic for pennies on the dollar. However, I found the fairground exhibit hall stuffed with veterinarians from eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. So much for Plan A. Midway through the sale, I was yet to score, when a three-gallon stainless steel bucket made its way to the podium. I was determined to not get skunked, but before I could bid, the price shot through $50 on its way to $65. Apparently, the hall contained at least two veterinarians unaware MWI Veterinary Supply sold the same buckets new for $25. Such is auction fever; a disorder occurring when afflicted bidders ignore value to only focus on winning. Imagine the overly-inflated price created when auction-fever afflicts politicians. Cost is no object when bidders have no skin in the game. Here is proof.

At the auction to steer our republic, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) opened the climate change bidding when she declared mankind would perish in 12 years if America did not immediately abandon liberty and embrace socialism.

Youngsters believe history began the day they were born and because AOC was birthed in 1989, she and her minions accept climate change indoctrination without question.

Ignorance is bliss.

On April 29th, famous trust-funder Irishman turned Hispanic, Beto O’Rourke frantically waved his buyer’s number and declared unless America surrendered to socialism the earth will end in 10 years. The crowd went wild. Joe Biden tried to seize the lead by bidding “8 years” but while fumbling to find his buyer number he accidently groped the girl in front of him. This brings me to my point. Progressives bid using other people’s money so are immune to the unsustainable cost of a bad buy. The cost of charity from the ruling class is always born by the little people, so run the numbers before you vote.

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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer

Simple Ways to Achieve the Life You Want I think it’s healthy to stop periodically and take inventory of our lives. It’s important to ask, “Am I really living the life Christ died for me to have? Or am I settling for something less?”

Regardless of what’s happened in the past or what obstacles seem to be in our way, God has a big, full life in store for each one of us. But it’s up to us whether we’re going to get the best out of life and make the most of our time, talents, relationships and opportunities.

The book of Genesis contains a great lesson in this area. It shares the story of Abraham’s father, Terah, who gathered his family, packed up everything, and set out for his ultimate destination—Canaan.

However, Genesis 11:31 tells us, “...Together they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to Canaan. But when they came to Harran, they settled there” (NIV).

I wonder how many people start out to do one thing in life but settle somewhere along the way because they get tired or because it’s convenient. It’s not really what they want, but it’s something they think they can “settle for.”

Are there areas in your life where you have settled, or maybe just haven’t made as much progress as you had hoped?

Are You Settling for Mediocre?

The Lord has called us to excellence, and we don’t have to settle for mediocrity.

The word mediocre literally means “to live halfway between success and failure.” And that’s where so many people live; they haven’t completely failed, but they’re also not where they really want to be.

This applies to every area of our lives. Maybe you’ve begun studying the Bible and you have a goal to really know God’s Word and develop an intimate, close relationship with Him. If that’s the case, don’t settle for just reading a chapter a day to “put your time in”—stay determined to make it a priority and reap the benefits of truly knowing God. Or maybe you have a goal to lose 20 pounds. If so, make a decision that you’re not going to give up when it gets difficult. Even if you have a bad day and actually gain weight, be determined to bounce back the next day!

Sometimes we get used to the place where we are and forget there’s something better. Life gets busy, complicated, or even comfortable, and we lose sight of the dreams and goals we used to have. That’s when we need to stir ourselves up and become determined to attain every single part of God’s plan for our lives.

What If… Let’s take a few moments to play the “What If?” game: What if you decided to give God your all and seek Him with your whole heart?

What if you demanded the best from yourself instead of settling for “just average”?

What if you stopped making excuses why you can’t accomplish your dreams and goals?

What if you changed the way you speak and refused to say anything negative?

What if you started confronting problems instead of running away from them?

What if you decided to stop procrastinating?

Can you imagine where you would be this time next year if you followed through with just one or two of these things?

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.

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Going Out of Business: at the Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma. Offering a wide variety of merchandise at 50% off. Due to other commitments, the shop is open BY APPT ONLY at 406-739-4361 or 781-4245. Sales will continue June, July, August.

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FOR SALE: 700 Ton alfalfa/grass Custom Swathing: Grain Hay or mix hay, netwrapped round bales. CRP. Call 301-0142.

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Give It Your All The Bible is full of scriptures that encourage us to do our best. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed...” (NIV).

I love that phrase, “Do your best.” It may be easier to go halfway, but what could happen if you decided to give your best in your marriage, at your job, or any other area of your life?

Some of the greatest blessings in my life now are things that have required the most effort. Today, my husband, Dave, and I have the awesome privilege of sharing God’s Word with millions of people through Joyce Meyer Ministries. Many times over the years it required tremendous sacrifice and the decision to keep moving forward when we felt like giving up.

Yes, it required time and effort to do everything God placed in our hearts to do, but I am so glad we didn’t stop halfway when things got tough. I thank God that I didn’t get discouraged and quit during the days when only 50 people were attending my conferences.

The truth is if you will give your best and do what you can do, God will do His part and do what you can’t do!

So, don’t settle for mediocre or halfway. God has an incredible, fulfilling and exciting life just waiting for you. Yes, it’s going to require effort and determination; it may also require you to push past fear so you can enjoy greater freedom and success.

But I promise you this: Whatever it takes, it’s always worth it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Sit, Stand, Walk, Run. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 7279673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org.

Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battlefield of the Mind and Unshakeable Trust: Find the Joy of Trusting God at All Times, in All Things (Hachette).

She hosts the Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www.joycemeyer.orgPlease 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 Ministtries.

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2019 county fairs roundup

Pull out this Centerfold Section and keep it handy all summer so you don't miss out on any of the county fair action on the Hi-Line!

IT'S FAIR TIME! Blaine County Fair Chinook, MT July 2-7 Tuesday, July 2 8am - 2pm

4-H/FFA Horse Show - George Ortner Arena

Wednesday, July 3 1pm

Little Kids Rodeo - George Ortner Arena

Thursday, July 4

Chester 406.759.5655

Chinook 406.357.2244

Choteau 406.466.5746

Fairfield 406.467.2531

Fort Benton 406.622.2000

Lewistown 406.538.7471

Vaughn (Sun River Valley 406.965.3074

8 am - Noon 4-H Interview Judging - Ag Hall 10 am - 4 pm Livestock Check-In 10 am Food Booths Open Noon Commercial Building Opens to Public Noon 4-H Cat Show Noon - 7 pm Pick Up Entry Numbers, Enter Open Class, FFA, FCCLA exhibits **Dept. L entries and all cut flowers in Dept T will not be entered until Saturday morning.

1 pm 4-H Dog Show - Little Arena 5 pm Midway Opens 7 pm PIG WRESTLING - George Ortner Arena (Contact Don Richman 353-2213 or 799-0897)

Friday, July 5 7 am 10 am

4-H/FFA Market Hog Show - Sale Barn Exhibit Buildings, Ag Hall, Commercial Building & Food Booths Open 11am - 7 pm Demonstrations in the Ag Hall 1 pm 4-H/FFA Sheep, Lamb and Goat Show - Sale Barn 3 pm Midway Opens We would love to help with your next design project!

Best of luck to everyone participating at the Blaine County Fair! montanagrafix.com 406.399.7763 | hannah@montanagrafix.com

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BlaineCountyFair(continued) 3:30 pm 4-H/FFA Horse Showmanship - Little Arena 7 pm BEAR PAW ROUNDUP PRCA RODEO After the rodeo, please stay and dance to the live music of O.K. Olson and Company

Saturday, July 6

7 am - 9 am Enter all Open Class Horticulture Exhibits - Ag Hall 4-H/FFA Beef Show - Little Arena 8 am FFA, FCCLA and Open Class Judging Begins - Ag Hall 9 am 10 am Exhibit Buildings, Comm. Building, Food Booths Open 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show - Sale Barn Noon Noon Midway Opens Noon Ag Hall Open to Public 1 pm 4-H/FFA Poultry Show - Sale Barn 1 pm - 7 pm Demonstrations in the Ag Hall .

4-H/FFA Livestock Round Robin Contest - Sale Barn 3 pm 7 pm BEAR PAW ROUNDUP PRCA RODEO After the rodeo, please stay and dance to the live music of O.K. Olson and Company

Sunday, July 7 10 am

Exhibit Buildings, Commercial Building, Ag Hall & Food Booths Open Noon Midway Opens 1 pm 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock Sale: Market Beef, Lamb, & Swine - Sale Barn 3 pm Demolition Derby - George Ortner Arena Enjoy music by O.K. Olson & Company during breaks!

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Great Northern Fair Havre, MT July 17- 21

Wednesday, July 17 5pm

Hi-Line Jr. Rodeo

Thursday, July 18 6pm

Great Northern - Open Rodeo

Friday, July 19 7pm

Cody FourColors Memorial Bull Riding

Saturday, July 20 6pm

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Sunday, July 21 11am 1pm

Indian Relay Races Livestock Sale

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Tom J LaFond, Agent 145 4th ave ste #4 Havre, MT 59501 Bus: 406-265-5861 tom@tomlafond.com MON. - FRI. 8:00 - 5:00 After hours by appointment 24 hr customer service

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Phillips County Fair Dodson, MT August 1-4

HWY 2 West, Malta 406-654-1406

Thursday, August 1 10 am 4 pm

Weigh scale opens Swine, Showmanship and Market Swine

Friday, August 2 8 am 10 am - 2 pm 12 pm 3 pm 7 pm

Beef Showmanship, Market Beef & Beef Breeding 4-H Interview Judging - Steel Building Sheep Showmanship, Market & Breeding and Goats Small Animals - Cats, Dogs, Rabbits & Poultry Casey Donahew Band & Randy Rogers Band

We have all your paints, stains and supplies for Interior and Exterior coverage.

Saturday, August 3 8 am 9:30 am 12 pm 6 pm

Round Robin Showmanship 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale AMX Races Demolition Derby

Sunday, August 4 11 am 1 pm 5 pm

Indian Relay Races & Youth Rodeo Parade of Champions before the rodeo Championship

Play Paintball Daily at the Phillips County Fair!!!

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SUD0KU E S $ !

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

SOLUTION:

A mom texts, "Hi! Son, what does IDK, LY, & TTYL mean?" He texts back, "I Don't Know, Love You, & Talk To You Later." The mom texts him, "It's ok, don't worry about it. I'll ask your sister, love you too." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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For Sale: Leather La-Z-Boy Recliner, burgundy color, 2-1/2 years old. Was $900 new, asking $450. Call 390-1203.

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FOR SALE: New Mint State Silver Eagle Dollars & Morgan Silver Dollars!

BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 6-I

Outdoor Antique Flea Market: Over an acre of antiques and collectibles from many vendors.

Sun., July 14 from 9am - 5pm at Virgelle, off U.S. 87 between Fort Benton and Big Sandy. Sponsored

by Virgelle Merc. Antiques. Lunch available. 1-800-426-2926 or www.

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For Sale By Owner: Buildings & 19 ac w. 340' of Milk River frontage, west of Chinook, MT, 1/4 mi. so. of Hwy 2 at mile sign 399.

5 bed, 2 ba. house, 38x40' shop (14' ceilings), 3 car garage (18' ceilings), 1 old barn. Call Doug Plouffe 406-357-2487 for showing, and then give fair offer.

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Ranching For Profit Blog - Dave Pratt Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses www.ranchingforprofit.com

Coming Home to Work

If you have a family ranch, whether you know it or not, you have a family employment policy. At least your kids think you do. In the absence of a formal, written policy, kids often grow up with the expectation that regardless of their education, experience or talent, there will be a role for them in the family business. If that’s your policy, your ranch isn’t a business as much as it is a jobs program for otherwise unemployable family members. Good luck with that! That inevitably results in a poorly run business, turbulent relationships and deep, lasting resentments.

A family employment policy makes clear what job/career opportunities may exist for family members and what they must do to take advantage of those opportunities.

It takes just three or four hours to determine and document your policy. The financial implications are huge. The implications to family relationships and your emotional wellbeing are even bigger.

A well-constructed family employment policy should define the experience and qualifications family members need, under what circumstances jobs will be available, performance standards and compensation. Here are some questions that will help you formulate a policy for your ranch in each of these areas: Experience and Qualifications What experience and qualifications are required to work on the ranch? Are kids expected to spend some time working off-the ranch before coming back home? Bringing kids back to work on the ranch too soon can create problems. It can be bad for the kids because their perspective about ranching and business tends to be narrower than kids who leave the family ranch to get experience elsewhere. It can be bad for Dad because, just when Junior is pushing to take on more management responsibility, Dad is in his managerial prime. And it can be bad for the business because Junior doesn’t yet have the training and experience to run a successful business through turbulent times.

What & When Under what circumstances will positions be available for family members? If there is a non-family member in a role that Junior wants and is qualified to have, will that person be laid off to make room?

Standards Will family be held to the same standards (dress code, drug policy, etc.) as nonfamily employees? How will family members be disciplined and under what circumstances will they be fired? Whatever those standards are, they should be documented. If a policy isn’t written down, it isn’t really a policy; It is just an idea, and it is impossible to hold someone accountable to an idea.

Compensation Your family employment policy should also include a section outlining the compensation policy. What form(s) of compensation are provided? How will the salary be determined? Will it be paid now, or deferred? If deferred, how will interest accrue and at what rate? What other benefits and perks go with positions (e.g. health insurance, housing, vehicle, etc.)?

I strongly recommend against making sweat equity part of the compensation package. If you are including sweat equity, document the value of unpaid work. Someday, when the business is financially able, it should reimburse the worker. If the ranch is never profitable enough to reimburse the worker, you may have to take a loan out to pay the worker when they leave or reimburse the worker from the estate when it passes from one generation to another.

Personally, I don’t believe that we owe our adult children a living. I think it is a mistake to hire family members just because they are family. For what it’s worth, I think we owe our young children the guidance and support to develop their full potential and to become the people we would want to hire even if they weren’t related to us. When we do hire them, we should compensate them fairly for the work they do and hold them to at least as high a standard as non-family employees. But that’s me. You need to define and document the policies you believe are appropriate for your ranch, and you need to do it long before your kids are knocking at the door expecting to come back.

For Sale: Hover-1 All Star Electric Scooter. Only been rode inside, a few scuff marks from wall, fully charged, $110 OBO. Kiddo is selling to raise money for basketball camp. 399-2155.

6-II Scott Jackson Dog Training, June 21-23, Great Northern Fairgrounds, Havre, MT. $40/ class. Contact Alyssa Hewitt for more info at 357-3316.

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?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 6-I

Join us! June 28, 29, 30 Milk River Gospel Jamboree, Malta High School Auditorium. Enjoy the likes of Mighty Power Singers and Bruce Rawlings among several others! Visit www.mrgjamboree. org for full details!

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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 free866-683-7299 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 pip e a nd suppl y. com/html/ 12-I:6-I

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Dinosaur Museum Holds an Educational Symposium and Annual Fundraiser The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) and The Phillips County Museum in Malta is once again set to host its annual Wine & Dino event on Friday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m.

The annual celebration, now in its eleventh year, allows free admission for the evening to both museums located at 405 North 1st St East, and this year’s event launches the Judith River Formation Symposium that will fill the remainder of the weekend.

The Wine & Dino fundraiser promises lots of exciting festivities including astronomy talks, stargazing and demonstrations, live music, live and silent auctions and barbecue from local concessioner Ray J’s. Additionally, GPDM tops off the evening with a brand-new exhibit unveiling at 7:30.

The Judith River Formation Symposium is a new addition to the weekend lineup.

The symposium gathers the public to learn about Phillips County’s most famous fossil bearing formation from the top paleontologists actively working in and conducting research on this formation. Locals are invited to come learn the latest scientific discoveries about the Judith River Formation from the experts themselves during this three day extravaganza which includes presentations at Malta City Hall on Saturday and Sunday for a minimal cost of $5 per person, and for the more adventurous, an optional field trip of the local geology and paleontology occurs prior to the Wine & Dino launch. Those with a four-wheel drive vehicle should plan to leave from GPDM at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The cost for the tour is $25 and space is limited, so RSVP is requested by June 20th. Individuals in search of an open seat should contact the museum to inquire in advance.

Additionally, in working with Golden Triangle Curriculum Cooperative, educators are encouraged to take advantage of up to 12 hours of OPI renewal units for participating in the symposium.

The weekend concludes with a no-host social at Blue Ridge Brewing at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.

Questions or comments on the Symposium or the Wine & Dino may email dinosaur@itstriangle.com or call the museum at (406)654-5300.

For Sale: I have a few extra pallets of net wrap available in 64”x7000’ as well as 64”x8000’ rolls. Please call or text me for pricing, 390-4261. 6-II

For Sale: Small wood stove for sale, no piping. $175 OBO. For more information, please call 680-2129.

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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 was recently offered an opportunity to participate in a hands-on stock trading class. The problem is we don’t have the $6,500 registration fee just lying around. My husband and I are on Baby Step 4 of your plan, so what would you think about us borrowing that amount from our emergency fund? We would still have three months of expenses set aside after paying for the class.

-Camille

DEAR CAMILLE, I don’t know the exact course you’re talking about, but I do know something about the concept of buying and selling stocks, or day trading, if you want to call it that. I can tell you all the research shows 78 to 84 percent of day traders lose money. And one hundred percent think they won’t be the ones losing out. That includes people who take courses like the one you mentioned.

For Sale: 2005 Winnebago Adventurer Motorhome, Low miles, runs great! 8.1L engine w/ Allison trans w/ WorkHorse GM Chassis. 22/5 wheels & new Michelin tires. Onan gas generator, 3 slides, huge 4-door fridge, new batteries last year. Asking $40,000.

Call (406) 357-4201.

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In Search Of: Looking for a lunch wagon to serve food and drinks at a farm auction south of Havre on July 20, 2019. Text 945-0265.

6-II Summer Fencing Project? Call Black Coulee Fencing - Lacey & Sheena Wortman 386-2296 or 9450917, Lloyd, Montana.

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I have found no data points which show, on a consistent level across a broad population, that people who take a course like that become wealthy as a result. Buying and selling single stocks is an ultra-high-risk proposition. That’s why I don’t buy any single stocks. Now, I know some people who buy and sell single stocks as a very small percentage of their financial world. It’s almost like a hobby for them. A couple might actually make a little money from time to time, but it’s not the main focus of their investment strategy. To hear them, it’s like listening to fishing stories.

They’re always talking about the one that got away.

I wouldn’t waste my money on the course, Camille—especially my emergency fund money. Your emergency fund is for, say it with me, emergencies only!

-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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Summer Farro Salad with Grilled Steak Topped with a colorful veggie medley, this steak and grains kale salad checks all the healthy boxes.

Ingredients 1 c. farro 2 medium bell peppers 5 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 lb. boneless beef top loin steaks, thinly sliced 1 1/2 c. corn 4 c. kale leaves, chopped with ribs removed 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar Directions Heat grill on medium-high. Cook farro as label directs.

Toss bell peppers, seeded and quartered, with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season boneless beef top loin steaks with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill steak and peppers, covered, 2 to 4 minutes per side or until steak is cooked to desired doneness and peppers are charred. Chop peppers.

Toss farro with peppers, corn, kale leaves, balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoon olive oil and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Thinly slice steak; serve over farro.

By The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen - May 19, 2017

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

See you at the Milk River Gospel Jamboree, June 28, 29, 30 at the Malta High School Auditorium.

Listen to popular groups like the Daae Family Band, The Mahlstad Family Band, and Lost and Found. Visit www.mrgjamboree. org for full details!

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