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Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

Ad Placement Form........ 10 Classified Ad Rates........ 10 Community Spotlight .......... ....Keep Watching this spot. Conservative Cow Dr...... 22 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Index............................... 24 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column............... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 15 Subscription Request......11 Sudoku............... next issue Sudoku Solution next issue “Things to Know”.............. 4

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For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry WE ALSO BUY KNIVES Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x For Sale: 10 used Truck Trailer tires. Also for Sale: AC Road Grader Diesel, very good cond., Model 100B, new tires and clutch, heater works well. Call 383-4440 or 390-2466. 12-II For Sale: Short term cows, mostly red, some black, average weight 1,300 lbs. Leo Barthelmess 658-2627. 12-I

For Sale: Krause disc parts. Discounts for early orders on disc blades. Power Motors Imp. Fort Benton. George 799-7459. e-mail gfultz49@gmail.com.

For Sale: Two electric band saw meat grinder machines. $270 each. Call Goodies Galore, Chinook, (406) 945-7328 12-I

For Sale: Maltese Cross Puppies and Chihuahua Cross Puppies. Will be ready just after Christmas. Call 406-654-7642 or 535-6740.

FBR Fort Benton Realty

Home & 6 Acres 2bed/1Bath w/ full basement located approx 20 mile north of Rudyard, MT Sale includes 28'x32' garage/shop and 56'x60' barn All on 6 acres just off a main Hill County rd. This property is very reasonably priced @ $75,000 675 ACRES in Phillips County, MT. Property borders thousands of state and BLM land and two Wildlife Refuges with Deer, Elk, Antelope, and Pheasants. Farm is leased with ROI $450,000 350 ACRES East Blaine County in the Milk River Valley North of Highway 2. 25 Acres irrigated, balance is pasture. Good Prairie Dog, Pheasant, & Deer Hunting. $175,000 438 ACRES in North Central MT. Includes pivot sprinkler & gated pipe for irrigated alfalfa hay on 236 ac., plus 66 ac. Flood irrigated hay, & 135 ac. Grass. Prime hunting. Property joins approx. 20,000 acres of public & private lands also available for hunting. Easy access 3 miles from town. Call for details. Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

Store Closing: The WalkIn Cupboard will be closing soon. Come in and bargain! Located inside Hitching Post Pizza, Harlem. (406) 353-4777. FOUND: A GREAT way to reduce Holiday stress...Call or stop by Daily Grind today and have us do your Holiday baking for you! Pies, Cakes, Cheesecakes, Breads, EVEN MASHED POTATOES! 320 First Avenue N, Great Falls, (406)452-4529. 12-II

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Dec. 25, Sun.: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Dec. 30, Fri. : TURNER ALUMNI CO-ED BASKETBALL TOURNEY. For more info call Tammy at 379-2345 or Logan at fouts.logan@gmail.com. Dec. 31, Sat. : TURNER-HOGELAND LIONS NEW YEAR’S EVE POTLUCK DINNER/DANCE. Old gym in Turner, 6pm. Jan. 3-21, 2012 : MINIATURE PAINTING INVITATIONAL. Lewistown Art Center invites you to paricipate in the Miniature Painting Exhibit. Deadline for entires Dec. 28, 2011. Call 535-8278 for details. Jan. 11-13, 2012, Wed.-Fri.: FREE FARM & RANCH WORKSHOP. Aaniiih Nakoda College Extension Department is offering a free 1 credit (CEDU 126) workshop for farmers and ranchers. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., topics such as business planning, record keeping, accounting, understanding land use and ownership issues, accessing federal programs and more! USDA pilot program to promote successful farming and ranching businesses in selected Native American communities in Montana. Contact the ANC Registrar’s office at 406-353-2607 or Manny Morales, USDA Project Director at 406353-2607 Ext. 286.

See Lewistown Honda-Polaris-Kawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-8230226 or visit our web site at www.lewistownhonda.com. x

For Sale: 1992 GMC Light Duty 3/4T reg cab w/8’ box. 350 w/ 4-spd manual trans. Only 39,952 miles. One owner! Nice! Call Sparks Auto Plaza (406) 535-3455.

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, GIVE THE GIFT OF STRESSLESS! Stop by Ferrin’s Furniture today to see our most comfortable StressLess chairs and save up to $400.00. Sale ends January 16th! 308 1st Avenue S., Great Falls. 12-I Wanted: 409 Chevrolet engine. Call (406) 357-2615. JUST IN at Northern Prairie Auto Sales: 2004 GMC 1500 Ext. cab, white, only 40K, very clean. Also a 2006 Ford Fusion LE, silver, 81K, clean car. Call 653-1160 for more info. 12-II

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For Sale: Nordica ski boots size 24 and 27. $30 a pair Two pairs youth snowboard boots like new $ 40 each two youth snowboards in excellent condition $40 without bindings $60 with. New Fox racing pants black with leather seat size 28 $40. Wire rabbit hutch for two rabbits with cleaning pans $40. 2 year old Black Mini Rex female rabbit Shown 2 years 4-H. All blues, reserve or Grands. $40. New wedding gowns sizes 4-14 up to 60% off retail, bridesmaids samples $30 each Call 945-2969.

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Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

COWBOY POETRY BY H. FRED LIESE Fred Liese makes his home at the edge of Black Coulee near Turner, Montana. Raised on the Big Flat, he finds plenty of “inspiration” in the people and things around him every day, and Fred’s brand of entertainment has earned him a large following throughout the US and Canada.

It Was the Night Before

His children, they were antsy They would not go to bed In spite of all the warnings, They frolicked late instead.

Then down through the village He ran to beat the band She possessed a two by four No broomstick in her hand.

Dad rose to the occasion The brood was now tucked in He took a seat upon the bed His story did begin.

From merry and bright to scary with fright It backfired to a folly This character that he devised, He got decked by Holly.

It was not conventional It brewed up in his head There was no text to go along He’s on a limb instead.

He saw the light and he wasn’t that bright He’s black and blue for a reason The moral then popped into view And mistletoe’s out for the season.

His audience was filled with awe They swelled with fascination His character had sprang to life There was intoxication….

The moral’s tune, he brought to view The family should be sleepy The lyrics, they were analyzed The kids, they found it creepy.

Appearing now in separate forms Bill drank a load of booze No, he did not drive a car He did have sense to choose.

“He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake” This family, they were freaking That’s enough for goodness sake.

The party, it was on a roll He was no Uncle Scrooge From there he dashed out through the snow His cheeks now glowed like rouge.

They found it rather weird The concept, it was shocking Look in every nook and cranny, This was a Christmas stalking.

Then there’s fear and great suspense, Down the road, he’s barreling A chase on foot, it did ensue She had caught him Caroling. Deli Shack in Saco has delicious take and bake pizzas and mouth watering hotwings. Come visit the best stacked shack in town, 124 Bank St., Saco, Mt. 527-3555. 12-II For Sale: Canon EOS Rebel T3i; kit with 18 - 55 mm IS Lens, $899.99. See it now at our NEW LOCATION! Public Camera Shop, 324 Central Avenue, Great Falls.

New automotive assecoriesTruxedo; Bedrug; Truck chapz. Many gift ideas at Farhly’s Automotive, 705 1st. Ave. N, Glasgow, Mt. 228-4699. 12-II

Wanted: Old Dempster Duckfoot, Old Stationary gas engines, Windmill Weights. Write to: 26655 340th St. S.E., McIntosh, MN 56556. 12-II

How long will you keep “buying” groceries, when you could get them FREE and earn money? Go to www.gasandfoodvideo.com or call Sue at (406) 265-4677. 10-I:3-II

For Sale: 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Touring, V-6, Stown-Go, Loaded. 123k mi. Very clean. Runs well. $8,500. Jamieson Motors (406) 3572470. 12-I

Hay For Sale: 300 ton first cutting alfalfa and grass, $80/ ton, good valley hay. 654-2264 or 357-3416. 12-II For Sale: Model A International tractor, runs good, with wood cutter buzz saw attachment. 1959 Model C International tractor, kit to rebuild motor included. Call anytime evenings, prices negotiable,406-338-5005. 12-II

For Sale: 40 acres Wy. hunting/ranch land. $250 down, $112/mo., $10,000 with zero interest for 5 years. Owner financed, no credit check. Call Trina 406-883-4401. 12-I For Sale: 2007 Red Pontiac Grand Prix G/T, 98k, leather int. MSRP $12,500. Drive Away Price $10,500. Call 653-1160. www.northernprairieauto.com 12-I

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For Sale: Canon Power Shot SX40HS Digital Camera with 35x Wide Zoom! See it now at our NEW LOCATION! Public Camera Shop, 324 Central Avenue, Great Falls. 12-II For Sale: Torque lift, frame mounted tie downs for slide-in camper. Fits late model Ford p/u. $275. 480-390-9719. 11-II:2-I 228-9844

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Money Talks

By guest contributor Greg Dugdale of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Havre, Montana

When Was Your Last FinanciaL checkup? Nearly everyone has heard their doctor preach, at one time or another, about the need for routine checkups. Yet, 2how 28-often 9844do you M-Fconsider 9:30-5the :30 2need 28-9for84a4review M-ofF your 9:30personal -5:30 finances? By asking yourself the following questions you may determine that the time has come for a financial checkup. Do you have financial goals? If so, are they in writing and do they include deadlines? • Is your debt under control? Do you pay off your credit cards each month? • Have you reviewed your investment portfolio recently? Are you comfortable with the level of risk associated with your current investments? • Are you satisfied with the rate of return that your investments are generating? Have you started a retirement fund yet? If so, will your current • rate of savings provide an adequate fund to meet your future retirement needs? • Have you reviewed your tax situation recently to see if there are 228-9844waysMto-Freduce 9:30your -5:3tax 0 liability? 228-9844 M-F 9:30-5:30 • Have you started a savings program to meet the cost requirements of your children’s college education? If so, will your current savings rate be adequate given the effects of inflation and rising tuition costs? • Have you reviewed your life insurance coverage recently? In the event of an untimely death, will your current policies provide adequately for your spouse and/or children?

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If you are not satisfied with your answers to any of these questions, contact your financial advisor today. Together, you can work on getting your finances on track. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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Equity co-op of Malta now has cob with molasses available. Call 406-654-2240. 12-I For Sale: 1998 Dodge Intrepid, 2.7 L V-6, Auto Cruise, A/ C, all power, sunroof, vinyl roof, spoiler, new struts & brakes, studded snow tires, looks & runs good. $3,650 OBO. Consider partial trade. Call 406-277-3811 (home) or 750-0659 (cell). Brett. 12-II 228-9844

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For Sale: Attention Quilters: Sewing Accessory Gift Packs as low as $15 available now! Bearly Square Quilting, 39 First St., Havre, (406) 2654424. You still have time to get the BERNINA of your dreams! We accept Christmas cash. 12-II

For Sale: NATIVE-DESIGN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Pelts ~ Buckskin ~ Saddles ~~~~10% Discount on~~~~ All Framing and Matting Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x For Sale: 2008 Ram 3500 Quad Cab Laramie, 6.7L Cummins Diesel, mineral gray, manual transmission, new tires, topper, 1 owner, very clean! MSRP #33,675 Price Reduced to $29,500. Call 653-1160. 12-II For Sale: Short term cows, mostly red, some black, average weight 1,300 lbs. Leo Barthelmess 658-2627. 12-I House for Rent: 3 BR, 900 sq. ft. house in town w/detached garage. Partly furnished for those working in oilfields or on pipeline. 3.5 hrs. west of Williston on Hwy 2. Leave message. 406-256-5970. 12-I For Sale: Canon Power Shot SX40HS Digital Camera with 35x Wide Zoom! See it now at our NEW LOCATION! Public Camera Shop, 324 Central Ave., Great Falls. 12-I For Sale: 1984 14 x 70 Broadmore, 3 BR, 2 BATH mobile home. $10,000 will move within 125 miles. Call (406)277-3231. For Sale: JD 2840 2WD w/Cab $8,500. JD 4010 w/Farm Hand Loader, no cab, $8,900. Call Larry at Rainbow Irrigation, (406) 357-2211 or 390-1803 or email rainbowsales@ mtintouch.net. 12-II Outfitting business for sale. LS Adventures. Call for more information. (406) 357-3459. For Sale: Model A International tractor,runs good, with wood cutter buzz saw attachment. 1959 Model C International tractor,kit to rebuild motor included. Call anytime evenings, prices negotiable,406-338-5005. 12-I

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For Sale: 8 ft. snow rotary mounted on 130 HP Hydrostat chassis, cab, very maneuverable, $9,000. Large track machine, has 12 ft. 2 way Hyd. angle blade, cab, automatic trans., $5,000. D6 Cat Dozer Blade. 406-873-4780. 12-II For Sale: 2008 Yamaha Nitro with turbo, $9,900. Call 2659595. 12-II

For Sale: All around sport ponies. Welsh/Arab cross. Excellent ponies! Please contact Arlene 406-423-5353 or 350-5050. 12-I

For Sale: 36’ Montana Mountaineer 5th Wheel trailer. 4 bunk beds, full size queen sleeper, 4 pull-outs, sleeps 8. $36,000 OBO. Call (530)2002630. 12-I

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For Sale: CPOV, Jeep Cherokee Ltd., black, black heated leather, full glass top, 36k, backup camera, Sirius radio, remote start and more! MSRP $36,650. Drive Away Price $35,000. Call 653-1160. www. northernprairieauto.com 12-I For Sale: Approx. 100 ton 1st cutting alfalfa hay approx. 150 ton of oat hay. 357-3366. 12-II

Golf Course Lot For Sale! Located at Marion Hills, Malta, Mt. Ideal location boarders practice range tee, close to clubhouse, and easy access to Hwy. 191. Improved sight ready for building! Asking $34,000. Call 390-0455. 12-II Wanted: Old electric line poles from Havre south. Please call 390-0455. 12-II For Sale: 160 acres north NV hunting/mtn. land. $250 down, $229/mo., zero interst for 5 yrs. Battle Mountain,Elko area off of I-80. $32,000. Owner financed, no credit ck. Call Trina 406-883-4401. 12-I Flicks Tux rental has a new location. 527½ 2nd Ave. S., Glasgow, Mt. 59230. Please call 263-2377. 12-II

WHY I’M TIRED...

I put the Christmas tree up last night...I’m tired!

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For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT Coupe, 2 dr. 4- cyl, 2.2 L, Gas, White, Auto trans., 64,990 mi., $9,000. Call 357-4201. 12-II

For Sale: 2001 Volkswagen, New Beetle, GL Hatchback, 2 dr., 4 cyl 2.0 L, Gas, Blue, Manual 5-spd., 92,000 mi., $5,999. 357-4201. 12-II

For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab LT PU, 2dr., 6 fy., 4 cyl, 2.9 L, Red, Gas, Auto., 19,900 mi., $15,900. Call 357-4201. 12-II

For Sale: Monitor 441 Kerosene heater with fuel tank. 40,000 BTU’s, 93% efficiency rating, $1400 OBO. Call (530)2002630. 12-I

Sanjel (USA) Inc. is a leader in the North American oilfield services industry with over two decades of experience. Build your career and future with Sanjel!

Sanjel has positions available in the following districts: x x x x

House Auction: December 17th at 1:00pm at 303 2nd Street West, Malta. Mt. . Open house December 16th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Ron 390-1978. 12-I

Williston, ND (Fracturing, Cementing, Coil Tubing) Miles City, MT (Fracturing, Cementing, Coil Tubing) Riverton, WY (Fracturing, Cementing, Coil Tubing) Billings, MT (Diesel Mechanics and Electronic Techs)

Hiring for Fracturing, Coil Tubing and Cementing Service Lines 9 Mechanics 9CDL Drivers 9Equipment Operators w/CDL Sanjel offers competitive industry wages, bonus packages, and a comprehensive benefits package. Call 1.800.9.SANJEL (1.800.972.6535) to speak to a Recruiter and confirm an interview time: Sanjel (USA) Inc. 511 16th St. #300, Denver, CO 80202 Email: careers_us@sanjel.com Fax: 303.628.4178

Wanted Coyotes: Skinned or unskinned, also Badgers, Raccoons, Lynx Cats, and all other furs. Will be in your area in Dec., Jan., & Feb. Call for times and places. Rollman’s Furs. 406-4948463 or 498-0811. 12-I:1-II

For Sale: 2007 Dodge Durango Limited, Bright White, Hemi, Nav., sunroof, rear DVD, heated leather, 3rd row seat, 70K, 4x4, very clean. MSRP $20,325 Drive Away Price $19,750. Call 653-1160. 12-II

For Sale: 1992 Charmac 4horse trailer w/LQ. Dinette, microwave, A/C, hay rack, double bed in gooseneck, 30gal water tank, good tread on tires. Stored indoors. Great weekender package. $8,000 OBO. 357-2545. LCapu79934@ aol.com for pictures. 12-I

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, from Computer Center Holiday Hours

Open Christmas Eve until 3pm closed Christmas Day Open New Year’s Eve until 3pm closed New Year’s Day Havre Holiday Village Mall 1753 US HWY 2 NW Suite 36 Havre, MT 59501 406-265-6000

For Sale: Alfalfa hay sale. $50/ton, 30 miles north of Port of Turner. Delivery possible. 306-296-4525 or 306-296-4769. 10-II:4-I

Arts Furniture and Carpet has furniture and flooring for every room in the house. 126 South Central Malta, Mt. 6542251. 12-I

Take a Spa Day: Blades Hair, Nail and day Spa, 4 South 1st Street West, Malta. 654-5585. Open Monday thru Saturday. 12-I

For Sale: Nicely landscaped 3 bedroom 1 bath single level home on a corner lot and close to the elementary school and swimming pool. Plus, an easy walk to downtown. Asking $78,000 (140TA6) w w w. m i s s o u r i r i v e r r e a l t y. com. 406-654-2273. 12-I For Sale: 1988 International mixer truck. Runs good. Works good. Ready to go. 406-2637534. Ft. Peck, MT. 11-II:1-I

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Hay For Sale: 300 ton first cutting alfalfa and grass, $80/ ton, good valley hay. 654-2264 or 357-3416. 12-II

Spare Change in Malta has gifts & stocking stuffers for the entire family. We’re open everyday till Christmas, everything you need, nothing over $5 at Spare Change, 154 S 1st Ave., Malta. 12-II Reserve Banquet Room: Stretch’s Pizza, 140 S 1st East, Malta Mt. Call 654-1229 for all occasions. 12-I For Sale: Selling upholstery business. Have everything to start up material, some foam, supplies and Chandler sewing machine. $2500.00. Contact 788-3922. 12-I For Sale: Regulation table,full slate. You’ll be to practice all need to $200.00. 406-263-8180.

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For Sale: 1979 Hawkeye trailer. Would make good stationary storage. $1,800 w/out axles or landing gear. Vaughn Truck Sales, (406) 265-6387 or jim@vaughntrucksales.com.

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“Inspiring people to live healthy lives” The Sweet Medical Center is pleased to announce the homecoming of Lorraine Dupree, PAͲC. Mrs. Dupree will see patients partͲtime in our Chinook and Harlem clinics starting in January 2012. We also feature the services of an excellent and professional staff including Dr. Joe Nemes (Physician – Pediatrics; General Medicine; Medical Director) & Patrick Armstrong (Physician Assistant, Family Medicine). We thank you for your patronage. Get your carpets ready for the Holiday season! If you live on the Hi-Line, save money by calling your friends and have them schedule the same day!!! 3 scheduled appts = no mileage fees!!! Call AmeriClean today to schedule your cleaning! (406)761-5718. 11-I:1-I

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Family Matters is back downtown Malta for all your holiday shopping. Open Mon., Sat., and Sun. till Christmas. Also open all the late night openings. 654-1900. Front Street, Malta. 12-II For Sale: 2009 Arctic Cat M8 162 track. Call Larry 265-9595. 12-I For Sale: Toyota Camry, silver, 4-dr, heated leather, sunroof, 137k, one vehicle owner. MSRP $10,500. Price reduced $8,250. Call 653-1160. www. northernprairieauto.com 12-I For Sale: 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, 4 Door LT, LOADED! OnStar, Power Everything, only 11,000 miles! Asking Below Book $ 11,500 . Call 406-228-2433 Daytime. 12-II For Sale: 2007 Cadillac Escalade Sport Utility, 4 dr., V8 HO, 6.2 L, Gas, Auto Trans., 87,000 mi., $34,895. Call 357-4201.

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

We hope you enjoy reading this feature in Tricia’s Trader. You may agree, you may disagree with Dr. Kerns’ Ramblings, but

you will always have something to discuss over dinner.

Just Let Go

Blaine County Health Dept. 357-2345

Have you ever been in a pickle, but did not discover it until you passed the point of no return? I have. The Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association held their 1980 annual conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Several dozen of we frugal Colorado Staters packed into 15-passenger vans for the pilgrimage to Cajun country for three days of professional seminars and socialization. (I included the word “professional” because we did actually learn something.) We were all poor college students unlearned in the popular “Occupy this” techniques of 2011. We never imagined we could just party our way down the Mississippi, roll the costs into our student loans and then default them onto the backs of Americans who actually had jobs. In the old days, we each paid our own way. The last night of the event was a coat and tie send-off banquet ‘n dance and after dinner I was stomping around the dance floor with Big Sue, a classmate nicknamed because she was a six-foot tall, stout, ranch kid who could stack bales better than most boys. Sue was recognized around vet school by the little pink lambs she embroidered on the lapels of her hospital coveralls, but for this banquet she swapped her Carrharts for a very nice flowered dress and high heels—attire she later regretted. To this day, I don’t know exactly what happened, but the mud which had been tracked inside combined with the spilled beverages on the hardwood floor made the footing treacherous and more suitable to Muck boots than high heels. During the Colorado modification of the Polka, Big Sue’s feet shot out from under her directly towards me. Instantaneously, her high-heels pinned each of my boots to the floor and the strictly enforced laws of gravity began pulling her backwards. I snapped my back muscles taut and shot my bottom out in a futile attempt to offset the pendulum in the white dress pulling me forward. For one millisecond this skinny kid and Big Sue hung in equilibrium, but then she splashed to the floor…unfortunately with me sitting right on top of her. I froze like a deer in the headlights and sat motionless while Sue laid there soaking up her surroundings. She could have killed me with her bare hands, so it was good she was the amiable type. In retrospect, the second I realized Sue was crashing, I should have just let her go. It would not have been exactly chivalrous, but with the gymnasium so packed, spectators would have assumed the crowded dance floor caused the crash. Stopping to pick her up would have looked heroic; the image of me sitting on her like a buzzard perched on a fence post appeared less so. This, believe it or not, brings me to my political point. If you are a superficial consumer of news, you may not have recognized the recent failures of our intrusive and rapidly growing federal government. These are not accidents, they are purposeful and here are two examples where the ruling class is using deceit and the power of government to lead America off the cliff. Example one: The Chevy Volt was hailed as government’s perfect clean-n-green machine. In the marketplace, the Volt lacked size, power, reliability and safety, was horribly expensive and consumers hesitated to purchase one unless someone else paid for it—so the ruling class arranged hefty subsidies. Amazingly, 1139 units were eventually plugged into American garages. Last week we learned a Volt in a fender-bender becomes a major fire hazard and can self-immolate months after the accident. This drawback was known and suppressed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration so as to not hamper sales. The same clowns manipulating the auto market are also manipulating the healthcare system, does that not scare you? Example two: In “Fast and Furious”, gun control advocates in the Department of Justice flooded Mexican drug cartels with American made firearms. The predictable “surprise” appearance of American weapons at drug crime scenes would make the US populace reflexively accept greater gun control measures under the perception of greater public safety. By expanding federal regulation, the Second Amendment, along with most of the Constitution becomes nothing more than a curious relic of days past. “Regulation is the key to stabilization,” is how Huxley put it in Brave New World. My point is this. Marxism has failed everywhere it has been tried. There is no reason for progressives to hang on to the failed ideology in hopes it just might work this time. It won’t. Similarly, conservative Democrats across the hinterlands must realize their party has replaced the principles espoused by Jefferson with those of Marx. You should do as I should have done on the slippery dance floor in Louisiana when I realized a crash was imminent, just let go. Do not let those destroying our great American republic pull you over the edge and into the abyss.

Read more of Krayton’s op-ed in his 350 page book, Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor - a collection of published and unpublished articles written about the life of a cowboy as it pertains to America’s freedom. Visit kraytonkerns.com to order your copy, available in softcover or hardcover signed editions. Now! Available from Kimmel Kreations, LLC: Call 800-756-1817, ext. 101.

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For Sale: US Firearms single action revolvers 5.5” bbl., .38 special tuned action w/trigger work. $550. Ruger single 6, old model, 6.5” bbl., 22-22mag., complete tuned action w/trigger job. $400. Cash only. 406-5354833 or 366-0976. Call late afternoon, early evenings. 12-II

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For Sale: Lot #8 at the Marion Hills Golf Course, Malta Mt. Please call 390-1978. 12-II For Sale: 1992 GMC LT 3/4 4x4 Reg Cabonly, 39,565 mi. 2000 Ford F350 Diesel Super Cab Dually w/Bale Bed. 2001 GMC Savanna 3/4 Cargo Van, 1 owner. Call Sparks Auto Plaza, (406) 535-3455 or 1-800-823-3326. Building For Lease in Chinook: Approximately 3500 square feet shop for lease in Chinook with Main Street access. 7 car bays or 2 semi-truck bays. Prefer long term lease but will consider short term. Available immediately. Updated building with lots of extras, office spaces and more. Call 9457052 for more information. x

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For Sale: Nordica ski boots sz 24 & 27, $30/pr. 2 prs. youth snowboard boots like new $40 ea. 2 youth snowboards in excellent condition, $40 w/o bindings, $60 with. New Fox racing pants black w/ leather seat, sz 28, $40. Wire rabbit hutch for 2 rabbits w/cleaning pans, $40. 2 yr. old Black Mini Rex female rabbit, shown 2 yrs. 4-H. All blues, reserve or Grands, $40. New wedding gowns szs 4-14 up to 60% off retail, bridesmaids samples $30 each. Call 945-2969. 12-I

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For Sale: Turn-Key Dairy Queen business with busy U.S Highway 2 location. Ample paved parking lot, new drivethru menu board and a recently remodeled interior. Support and training for the new owner! Asking $575,000 (221MD6) www.missouririverrealty.com. 406-654-2273. 12-I

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Holiday Trays: Fudge, Truffles, cupcakes, caramels, mini loaves, and meringues, $25. Artful Eats, 233 4th St. South, Glasgow, Mt. 406-263-2253. 12-II

For Sale: 8x16 CALF SHELTERS, 16’ FEED BUNKS, Steel Roofing, $2.79/ LF. Tony’s Post Frame (406) 538-2000. 12-II

Beautiful Montana Grassland Mixes Gift Boxes, shipped for you. Old time Frybread, Biscuits, Bannock (camp) bread, Pancake mixes. The kind of old recipes stirred up out of the back of a chuckwagon. Easy, appreciated and so old time MONTANA. Thank you to your employees, thinking of you to your friends, love you to your family. 406-7852321 information. www. MontanaGrasslandMixes.com Email sargtcrk@nemont.net. 12-I For Sale: Dinette set, 4 chairs & table. $125. Good shape. Call Goodies Galore, (406) 9457328. 12-II Country Home in Fort Peck, 1344 sqr.ft all one level, 2 br ,1 bath, newer windows that look over 5.9+ acres. New furnace, air conditioner, and plumbing. Large 30x40 metal shop with 12 doors allows for a lot of storage. Offered at only $150,000.00, Listing #115, Red Foxx Real Estate, 228-2525 or 230-2525. www.redfoxxrealestate.com 12-II

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Dec. 21, 2011

New Year. New Address. We are relocating to 40440 US Highway 2 East - Chinook (former DePriest GMC) American Garage will be closed December 16th - 20th to relocate our business. We will be open at our new location December 21st!

Watch for our Grand Opening soon! Scott and Heather DePriest would like to thank you for your business and patience during this important transition. Expanding will ensure we serve our customers better with a larger space and state-of-the-art equipment. We look forward to serving you in our new location!

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