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No matter what your plans are for New Year's 2020 whether you're heading out to a festive New Year's Eve party or kicking back with one of the best New Year's movies there's one tradition you need to uphold: making a New Year's resolution. The first day of the year is the perfect time to reprioritize your life and set goals for the months to come. This year, fill your resolution list with easy, good-foryou goals. Try one of these simple lifestyle tweaks each day, and you'll not only jumpstart a healthier body and mind — you'll feel fantastic and so psyched to make 2020 your best year ever. There are tips here that will calm you down and ease your stress, help your skin glow, and organize the crazy in your life — maybe you'll even pick up a cute new daily planner. You'll find easy ways to squeeze a little more fitness into your busy days and sane strategies for decluttering. Hoping to make 2020 the year you slim down a bit? We've got some surprising, fresh ideas that will help you get there. This year, it's time to put you first. For even more "new year, new you" inspiration, don't miss these inspirational New Year's quotes. Continued on page 6...
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CONTENTS:
ARTICLES:
New Year's Resolutinos for Healthier and Happier Living..........................................1 USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Agricultureal Producers & Rual Small Businesses Develop New Prodocts...................................................6 Big Flat Community Holds Scoping Session for Community Center...............10 Farm & Ranch Financial & Production Management Workshops Featured at MT's Next Generation Conference Jan. 31 & Feb. 1 in Shelby.......................................11
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Ad Placement.......................................... 8 Dave Says.............................................11 Joyce Meyer Ministries.......................... 10 Laugh Lines............................................. 8 Ranching For Profit.................................9 Realty Section......................................... 7 Sudoku.................................................... 8 Things to Know........................................ 3
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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 For Sale: Grass or alfalfa in big round bales. Located 15 mi. west of Malta, 1 mi. so of Hwy 2. Call 263-4901. 12-II Helping You Haul is our business. See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss Plows and more. Triple T Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, www.ttt-sales.com.. 12-I Looking for Help? Help Wanted ads are FREE in Tricia’s Trader. Call today! x
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THINGS TO KNOW: Quarterly meetings held 3rd Wed. of Jan., Apr., Jul., & Oct at 10am: VOLUNTEERS INVITED! BLAINE COUNTY LOCAL AREA COMMITTEE FOR MENTAL HEALTH meets in Youth Court Services in the basement of the courthouse. All interested parties are welcome to attend! 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
For Sale: 1274 BOULEVARD HAVRE, MT. Big kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Double car attached garage with a heated and air-conditioned workshop attached to it. Fenced yard, 2 garden sheds. New patio. $198,000 Call Property West, 945-0394. 12-II
For Sale: Looking for a home with outdoor space plus amazing views of the mountains? This home has that and so much more! Beautiful open floor plan with hardwood floors. 4 large bedrooms, 2 baths. Office/ den with stamped concrete floor. Main floor laundry. Bonus rooms, pellet stove plus new carpet in the basement. Sun room connecting the house to the triple stall garage. Private patio out back to bbq and take in the stunning views of the mountains. Abundance of trees and shrubs around the property for privacy. Enjoy country living all on 2.726 acres with the convenience of being minutes from town. This home is ready for new owners. Schedule your showing now before it's too late! List Price $439,000 Call Property West, 945-0394. 11-I:12-I
For Sale: 2011 Ford F250 4x4 PowerStroke Super Duty Super Cab XLT Short box, red. 80,000 mi. Grill guard, running boards, fender flares, spray-in bed liner, B&W 5th wheel hitch. Headwaters Custom Seat Covers. Call 406-263-7529. 12-II
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For Rent: 201-211 7TH ST. Havre. This property is 2 duplexes and a large shed, located in the downtown area convenient distance to churches, shopping or school. $130,000 Call Best Resting Inn & Extended Property West, 945-0394. 1-I Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x
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For Sale: Looking for a home with outdoor space plus amazing views of the mountains? This home has that and so much more! Beautiful open floor plan with hardwood floors. 4 large bedrooms, 2 baths. Office/ den with stamped concrete floor. Main floor laundry. Bonus rooms, pellet stove plus new carpet in the basement. Sun room connecting the house to the triple stall garage. Private patio out back to bbq and take in the stunning views of the mountains. Abundance of trees and shrubs around the property for privacy. Enjoy country living all on 2.726 acres with the convenience of being minutes from town. This home is ready for new owners. Schedule your showing now before it's too late! List Price $439,000 Call Property West, 945-0394. 11-I:12-I
Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x
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/ 7-I:X
For Rent: 2 Bedroom house in Chinook, available now. Call 357-3366 or 390-4874. 12-II
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
For Sale: 2011 Ford F250 4x4 PowerStroke Super Duty Super Cab XLT Short box, red. 80,000 mi. Grill guard, running boards, fender flares, spray-in bed liner, B&W 5th wheel hitch. Headwaters Custom Seat Covers. Call 406-263-7529. 12-II
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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 12-II
For Rent: Prowler 28ft travel trailer 2007. Clean and everything in working order. Recently had roof resealed, new awning topper over the slides, new tires, and new electric jack. 2 slides. $9750. 398-5541 1-I
For Sale: 1274 BOULEVARD HAVRE, MT. Big kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Double car attached garage with a heated and air-conditioned workshop attached to it. Fenced yard, 2 garden sheds. New patio. $198,000 Call Property West, 945-0394. 12-II
For Sale: 2011 Ford F250 4x4 PowerStroke Super Duty Super Cab XLT Short box, red. 80,000 mi. Grill guard, running boards, fender flares, spray-in bed liner, B&W 5th wheel hitch. Headwaters Custom Seat Covers. Call 406-263-7529. 12-II
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Continued from page 1... Build a better budget. If there's one New Year's resolution that will help you the most in the long run, it's making a vow to save more money. Before you head back to the office, outline a budget that works for you — and make a plan for how you'll stick to it. Apps like Mint and You Need a Budget (YNAB) can help you do this as painlessly as possible. Cook one new thing each week. Everyone wants to eat healthier in the new year, but you should also try to eat more diverse foods. After all, variety is the spice of life. This year, choose an easy dinner recipe you've never tried before at least once a week. (Pick up a copy of the Good Housekeeping Cookbook for over 1,200 tripletested recipes!) Read more books. January is the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a new book. Keep yourself accountable to this New Year's resolution by opening a Goodreads account and reviewing each book you read. By next year, you'll have a clear snapshot of how well you accomplished this goal. Drink less alcohol. You already know you don't need to drink to have fun — and so why not make this year the one you cut back and join the sober curious movement? Doing so could improve your mood, sleep, skin, and immune system. Plus, it'll also help you save money. Eat veggies regularly. Whether you're slimming down or just staying healthy, vegetables are your friends, says Mehmet Oz, M.D. One woman who appeared on his show — Tiffany, who lost 31 pounds — says, "I sauté onions, peppers, mushrooms, corn — whatever I have in the freezer — and toss that on a bed of baby arugula and spinach." Sounds delicious. Become a plant owner. Swing by the garden center after brunch this weekend. Just the presence of indoor plants can lower human stress levels, research shows, and one study found that actively caring for plants calmed the autonomic nervous system and lowered blood pressure. And when people work near plants, they report greater concentration, satisfaction, and perceived air quality. Decorate with family history. In happy and long-lived cultures, people often display items from their families' pasts, says The Blue Zones of Happiness author Dan Buettner. "They remember and honor where they come from," he says. "We find that in happier cultures around the world, folks feel like part of a continuum." So hang your grandparents' wedding portrait, or put meaningful memorabilia on shelves.
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Agricultural Producers & Rural Small Businesses Develop New Products The deadline to apply is March 10, 2020. The USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for grants to help farmers, ranchers, and producer-based businesses develop new products and expanding marketing opportunities. Rural Development is making approximately $37 million in grants available nationwide under the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. The grants can be used to develop new products from raw agricultural products, to develop additional uses for already developed product lines, or to market valueadded agricultural products. Independent producers, agricultural operators, farmer or rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to veterans, socially-disadvantaged groups, beginning farmers and ranchers, operators of small- and medium-sized family farms and ranches, and farmer and rancher cooperatives. Electronic applications must be submitted to grants.gov by 10:00 pm MST on March 5, 2020. Paper applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm MST on March 10, 2020. In Montana, applications should be submitted to your local USDA Rural Development office. We strongly encourage you to contact a local Business and Cooperative Program Specialist prior to beginning work on your application for more details about the requirements and process. VAPG toolkits and other useful resources can be found on our website. -FSA
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You Can’t Retire From Ranching How is the next generation ever supposed to step up if the current generation can’t step down or at least step aside? The short answer is they can’t. It’s one reason managerial authority on many ranches skips a generation. More calamitous, it’s a major reason why young people don’t stay in ranching and multi-generational ranches are disappearing. If you want be happy in your later life, be financially secure and keep your ranch in the family, there are three pieces to the retirement puzzle you need to put in place.
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What will you retire to? For most ranchers the boundary between work life and family life is somewhere between blurry and non-existent. As a result, what you do becomes who you are. When what you do is who you are, who are you when you stop doing? That’s an important question, and it is one reason why retiring from ranching is so difficult. RMC founder, Stan Parsons, once told me, “You can’t retire from ranching.” Then he added, “You can’t retire from anything. You need to retire to something.” After being active all your life, it isn’t a reasonable expectation to work to the day you retire and suddenly do nothing. You don’t find that purpose after you retire. It should be developed much earlier so that rather than stepping down from your role on the ranch, you are stepping into a something that keeps you intellectually, emotionally and spiritually engaged. What role will you have in the business? It isn’t realistic to expect the current generation to completely sever ties with something they’ve devoted their life to. And it would be an unhealthy blow for the incoming generation to lose the accumulated wisdom of their predecessors. The question is what is the appropriate role for the retiring generation? The outgoing generation has experience that can be invaluable to the next generation. The tuition for the school of hard knocks is high, and while people need to make some mistakes, it would be nice if they didn’t have to repeat every single one the preceding generation made. If it were me, I’d want the outgoing generation to support me as an advisor. If I’m stepping aside for a new generation of management, I hope I’d share with them my insights but realize that they must make the decisions they think are in the best interest of the business. I hope I’d be able to honor that and at the end of the day, ride for the brand. Whatever the role, I suggest you make it flexible and meaningful. The outgoing generation has paid their dues and deserves to be able to get away when they want. It should also be something that makes a real contribution (assuming they still want to contribute). How much money will you need? A lot of ranchers plow every penny they ever make back into the ranch. That makes them dependent on the ranch and who ever is running it for their income in retirement. We should be plowing some of our profit into off-ranch retirement investments that will provide income when we step back from operations. Not making enough of a profit to invest off-ranch? Well then, it’s high time you came to the Ranching For Profit School. For Sale: Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat 750 page hardcover book celebrating Turner, Montana’s centennial. Get your copy today for only $100. Visit www.turnermontana.us or call Edward Snider at 406-353-2934. x 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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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer
Discovering What’s “Right” About You Psalm 23 is a familiar passage of Scripture for many people that brings comfort in times of loss or hardship. But there’s so much more that God has for us in this Psalm than we will understand simply by reading it when we’re struggling with fear or grief. In the Amplified Bible, Classic Edition, Psalm 23:3 says, “…He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him— not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.” This promise from God is a key to living with real peace and joy and becoming everything you were created to be. Getting Free of Guilt and Shame The devil wants us to feel that something is wrong with us, that everything we do is wrong, and we’re not what we should be. And so many people spend their life feeling bad about themselves, guilty or ashamed…like something is wrong with them. I know what this is like. Because of the abuse I went through during my childhood, I spent many years with this message playing over and over in my head, “What’s wrong with me?!” I know many people have had similar experiences and can relate to what I’m talking about. But the truth can set us free! And the truth is through a personal relationship with Jesus, believing He is the Son of God and accepting Him as Lord and Savior of your life, you can be free of guilt, shame and condemnation, and have confidence that you are right with Him. (See Romans 8:1.) God’s View of You in Christ As born-again Christians, 2 Corinthians 5:21 says we “become the righteousness of God” (NIV). This means that, in Christ, we have the righteousness of God in our spirit, and we have right standing with God. It’s easy to wonder, “How can I be the righteousness of God if I’m not doing everything right? I still make mistakes and don’t feel like I’m right in His eyes.” The answer to this question is the difference between religion and having a relationship with God. When I talk about religion, I’m talking about just following rules and regulations that have no life or power of God in them. Practicing a religion often means keeping laws or rules that you think will please God. But we see in Psalm 23:3 that God leads us in paths of righteousness not because we earn it based on what we do but “for His name’s sake.” Jesus gave His life for us so we could have an intimate, personal relationship with God through Him. When we put our faith in Christ, believing that His sacrifice on the cross—the shedding of His blood—provides total forgiveness of our sin, we come into relationship with God because of what HE has done for us. We are saved by grace through faith in Christ, not by any works we do (Ephesians 2:8-9). As we get a revelation of what it really means to “become the righteousness of God,” we discover who we are in Christ and we can live the life God created us to live through faith in Him. Because what we believe about ourselves determines whether or not we will live by faith in God, trusting His love for us and His faithfulness to us. Walking Out God’s Righteousness in You I’ve heard people say, “If you believe you are right with God regardless of what you do, won’t that just give you license to sin?” My response to that is once you know who you are in Christ and the beauty of what He’s done for you, the last thing you want to do is sin. Instead, you want to do what’s right because of what He’s done for you, not to try to earn His love or favor. Being a believer in Christ is a progressive, continual journey of changing to become more and more like Him in our hearts, minds and behavior. Walking in His paths of righteousness happens as we get closer to God and grow in our love for Him and our trust in Him. It’s a lifelong process, and a good attitude to have is: I’m not where I need to be, but thank God I’m not where I used to be. I’m okay and I’m on my way! I want to encourage you to enjoy your daily walk with God. He is your Good Shepherd who is always with you, and He will faithfully lead you in the paths of righteousness for your life. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.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.
Big Flat Community Holds Scoping Session for Community Center The Turner Legion Hall on Main Street of Turner, Montana was filled to capacity on the evening of Dec. 18, 2019. Patrons of the regional area known as the Big Flat, which includes the towns of Hogeland and Turner, gathered for chili and problem-solving at the annual meeting of the Big Flat Community Grain Bin, Inc. (BFCGB). The non-profit organization, formally established in 2012 to support the Turner School and the Big Flat community, has taken the reins to begin planning and fundraising for a new community center. The current community center, known as the “Old Gym”, is owned by the school district and in need of major renovation. As a result, the school board has resolved to discontinue use of the building. At press time an auction is set for sale of the facility on Dec. 30th. In light of this news, the BFCGB held its annual meeting to incorporate a community listening session to determine the wants and needs of residents. A steering committee was formed, and 2020 will begin the process. In addition to the community center discussion, other agenda items included a report from school superintendent Tony Warren, a report from booster club president, Adam Billmayer, and promotion of the BFCGB’s annual vacation raffle which culminates on New Year’s Eve with 3 trips being drawn. For more information about any activities of the BFCGB, interested parties may contact Tricia Kimmel at (406)379-2512 or Johannas Brown at (406)9451709, or email info@turnermontana.us.
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DAVE SAYS:
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.
Cash them in, and do something better! Dear Dave, My wife and I are following your plan, and recently we found some old savings bonds that had been given to her by her grandfather when she was a kid. Do you think we should go ahead and cash these in before they reach their final maturity date in a few months? - John
Farm & Ranch Financial & Production Management Workshops Featured at Montana's Next Generation Conference Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Shelby Registration is Open for the 2020 Next Generation Conference Registration is now open for the 2020 Montana’s Next Generation Conference. The conference, which will take place Friday and Saturday, January 31-February 1, 2020, in Shelby, Mont., will focus on business planning for the farm or ranch and production workshops. The conference begins Friday at 11 a.m. at the Coyote Club and Events Center (137 Main Street, Shelby, MT). Dan Manternach, ag economist, will kick the event off with “The Big Picture in Ag” and follow that up in the afternoon session with “Financial Management Skills and Business Planning” and “Farming is a Blessing and not a Punishment.” Friday evening will conclude with a trade show and social including a roast beef dinner and time for networking with neighbors, sponsors, and industry professionals. Saturday’s events at the Shelby High School will feature industry speakers and professionals offering 36 workshop options covering crops and livestock production, financial management, record keeping, leasing, succession planning, and more. Saturday's workshops will provide pertinent information for both the beginning and experienced producer. Livestock topics include beef cattle nutrition, fetal programming, livestock marketing, bull selection, animal health, USDA programs, plants to identify on your ranch, grazing management and more. Crops producers will have opportunities to learn about equipment maintenance and valuing equipment, grain marketing, crop fertility, crop insurance, and more. There will also be numerous financial and accounting topics in addition to one workshop room devoted to succession planning topics. The February 1 workshops will fulfill USDA Farm Service Agency’s production and financial management training requirements for producers. Pesticide applicator points will be available throughout the day. Online registration is available at www.ticketriver.com or registration forms are available on the conference website, https://mtnextgen.com/, or by calling 406-873-2239. Updates will be available via the Montana’s Next Generation Conference Facebook page. Early bird registration is $25/day for individuals or $40/ day for couples if registrations are submitted by January 17. Late registrations will be accepted until January 24 at $30/ day for individuals or $50/day for couples. Daycare will be available for both days at $15/child, which includes snacks and meals. For more information see https://mtnextgen.com/ or contact Lacy Roberts at (406) 873-5618 or Kari Lewis at (406) 873-2239. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this event should contact Lacy Roberts at (406) 873-5618, ext. 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1 (800) 877-8339 by Jan. 21, 2019. -FSA
Dear John, Absolutely! Every one of those savings bonds is accruing interest at the appropriate rate for the type of bond it is. The problem is every one of those rates stinks. I hate savings bonds. We’re talking about some very low interest rates. Another reason I don’t like savings bonds is they’re not financial instruments which cause you to be responsible with them. People lose them, they forget about them, and then maybe they turn up in an old lock box somewhere down the road after making a whopping two or three percent. Back in the day, they used to be positioned as patriotic and all that. But who wants to finance the stuff this government does? We’re not supporting World War II anymore, you know? Cash them in, and depending on what Baby Step you’re on, put it toward your emergency fund, your debt snowball, retirement, your mortgage—just be proactive, and do something better with the money! —Dave
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For Sale: 2011 Ford F250 4x4 PowerStroke Super Duty Super Cab XLT Short box, red. 80,000 mi. Grill guard, running boards, fender flares, spray-in bed liner, B&W 5th wheel hitch. Headwaters Custom Seat Covers. Call 406-263-7529. 12-II
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