2014 fair tab

For more information, call 363-3411 or visit www.rc.mt.gov/fair.

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Good Luck to all the 4H and FFA participants. Have fun!

RLP Auctions www.rlpauctions.net 406-369-2640

Good luck and have fun at the Ravalli County Fair!

Proud to Support 4H and FFA

1002 N. 1st, Hamilton 363-1502 Dine-in, Carryout, and Delivery Available.

Lunch Buffet 11:30 to 1:00 Mon-Fri

Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm

Upcoming Auction at the RLP Auction Barn Sept. 14th, 10am – Cowboy Collectibles, Native American, Americana and Tack 3 ½ miles north of Hamilton, RLP Auction Barn

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Have fun at the Fair!

Serving the Bitterroot Valley for 16 years

Home of the Fast, Friendly, Full service Oil Change ~Free Pick-up & Delivery ~Transmission, radiator, air conditioning & all other fluid services available ~Quick Wash provides auto detailing.

Call for details

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1000 N. First Street • Hamilton (406) 363-4221

523 N. First Street • Hamilton (406) 363-4221

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P i e s i n To w n . . t s e B . . and a whole lot more! ..

363-3822

Whole Pies for Purchase

Open 7 Days A Week

Hours: 6am - 10pm 500 S. 1st, Hwy 93 • Hamilton

DoN’t forget About o u r fA L L f i Lt e r S A L e Sale runs September 9th - 22nd

LocALLy owNeD & oPerAteD Hamilton Auto Parts 1659 N. 1st St, Hamilton (406)363-2855

Darby Auto Parts 3328 DVN Ln, Darby (406)821-1700

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FAIr weeK SPeCIAL donaldson brothers

ready mix rock, sand and gravel conveyor trucks & pump truck available

Buy More, Save More Kitchen Appliance Sale Now Through

Saturday, auguSt 30th Stop by the Bitterroot Chamber Fair Booth for your chance to win a Sears Kenmore BBQ

We also offer a variety of hardscaping, landscaping & precast products choose from a large assortment of

forming hardware & rental tools american owned • montana owned locally owned

mon - fri / 7am-5pm - closed sat & sun donaldson brothers ready mix, inc

363-3600 / 477 hwy 93 n, hamilton

Hometown Store Locally owned and operated Products you trust & owners who are committed to serving you.

1704 North First St.

Hamilton-across from Mildenberger Motors

375-9090

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REWARD OFFERED Thank you for supporting Lakeland Feed & Supply! Please fill out the information below and bring it to our fair booth to be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a special Lakeland Customer Reward.

Winners name to be drawn on September 2nd, 2014.

Name: _______________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: __________________________ .......... Buckles, Boots and Rodeo Chutes!

Bitter Root LAUNDRY & CLEANERS Uniform Rentals • Dust Control • Dry Cleaning

Have Fun at the Fair!

363-1231 • 113 Foxfield Street, Hamilton

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Photo by dara saltzman

Buy $21 in school supplies and get $7 OFF your purchase!

(While supplies last)

69¢ 3/$2

PAPER MATE PENS 12 ct. Black or Blue Ink

2.29

$

D LDR HAN R E SANITIZ

ELMER’S SCHOOL GLUE

4 oz. Non-Toxic& Washable

69¢

PLASTIC 2 POCKET FOLDER 8.5 x 11 inches (assorted colors)

2/$1

THEME BOOK 70 ct. 10.5 x 8 inches Wide or College Ruled

79¢

59¢ YELLOW PENCILS 10 ct. #2 lead

99¢

MARBLE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK 100 pages 9.8” x 7.4“ (assorted colors)

PLASTI C PENCIL C ASE 8 x 5 in c (assort hes ed colo rs)

301 Main STREET, STEvEnSvillE, MonTana • 777-5591 www.familypharmacist.com

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Photo by stacie duce

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Good luck 4H and FFA. Have fun at the Fair!!

New Customer Special Offers

Voted Bitterroot’s Best AutoBody/ repAir shop And towing serVice

www.wimpsbodyworks.com AUTO BODY REPAIR & TOWING

Over 45 years of Service

FREE LOANER CARS! 998 N. First, Hwy 93, Hamilton • 363-4050

Auto Body Repair 24/7 Towing Services Roadside Services

Have a Great time at the Ravalli County Fair!

Open 24 HOurS, atm, Full Service Bakery, Deli, FreSH prODuce, uSDa cHOice BeeF & mOre!

Hamilton: 363-6200 • Stevensville: 777-7300

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GOOD LUCK 4-H’ers!

Ravalli Electric Co-op The Good Guys in the White Trucks

FOr aLL yOUr CUstOm prOCessinG neeDs

Your Co-op.

Locally Owned.

Locally Controlled.

Beef • Pork • Lamb Mobile slaughter unit available

Beef • Pork SauSage • Jerky freSh retaiL Meat Counter

Hamilton Packing 692 Hwy 93 N. • Hamilton • 961-3861

LARGES SELECTIO T N OF IRRIGA TION IN WES PARTS TER GUARA N MT NTEED

Phone: (406) 961-3001 www.ravallielectric.com

Your Locally Owned Convenience Gas Stations in Hamilton

Kifco Hose Reel Machines Reinke Center Pivots

Irripod Flexible Irrigation Systems Irrigation Pumps Aluminum & Buried Mainline Wheel Lines, Hand Lines & Big Guns Landscape Supplies - Fabric, Edging, Tools

QUALITY IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

VISIT OUR STORE ï SHIPPING AVAILABLE 1316 EASTSIDE HWY, CORVALLIS, MT 59828

406-363-3599

www.valleyirrigation.net ï www.vlsmt.com

Lone Pine Conoco 375-0554/Deli 375-0656, Corner of Blood Lane & Hwy 93 South

Riverside Conoco 375-0536/Deli 375-0687, 1987 N 1st Hamilton by the Stack at Riverside

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Complete Auto Repair Service

Fixing it Right for Over 32 years!

406-363-1998 350 Skeels Avenue, Hamilton

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FANTASTIC FURNISHINGS

Enjoy the Ravalli County Fair

175 S. 2nd St., Ste. B, Hamilton • 363-4476

Art Supplies - Craft Supplies - Framing & Frame Supplies

Quality used home furnishings and decor at fantastic prices!

Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

Get ready for the Fair!

Open Friday 9am - 5:30pm & Saturday 10am - 4pm

STop by and SEE ouR SpECialS! 228 W. Main - Hamilton

Donating to Western Montana Equine Rescue & other non-profits

363-5480

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• Dentures • Partials • relines • rePairs •

Denture Center Changing lives, one smile at a time 30 Years Professional Service dedicated to denture and partial wearers Serving the Bitterroot and Missoula Communities

Premium Services at Affordable Prices 1716 N. 1st, Suite “C” Hamilton • 363-6000

Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 8:30am - 3:30pm

Have fun at tHe fair!

211 Main, HaMilton • 406.363.3611

Support your local 4H and enjoy tHe fair Then come see us, your hometown local lender for all your mortgage needs

LocaLLy owned and operated since 1995

Hamilton Mortgage Services Inc. 716 S First Street, Hamilton, MT • 375-8800 nmLS #317593

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Stop by our Booth #64 at the Ravalli County Fair for your chance to win a

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FREE autographed copy of one of my books!

Stop by our Booth #37 at the Ravalli County Fair for your chance to enter a drawing for a FREE NIGHT at a local vacation home

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You asked for it…

ADE IT HAPPEN M WEBack by popular demand !

Sunday 10 am Brunch

Have fun at the Fair!

The Name You Trust in Building!

NEW HOURS

Don’s Home Center

suNday

10am-9pm Tues – saT

5-9pm

961-4900

& Building Supply

776 Hwy 93 North • Hamilton donshomecentermt.com

Casual Attire Family Friendly Elegant Atmosphere

131 W. Main Street, Hamilton • 375-9099

Fair Special!

Comprehensive exam and X-rays for $50 the entire month of September for all new patients

David P. Baker, DDS 120 LJK Way, Stevensville • 406-777-5070

The Edge Restaurant, Hamilton Wine and Liquor and Quicksilver Casino

HAVE BEEN VOTED “BITTERROOT’S BEST” BEST OUTDOOR DINING SPOT • BEST HAPPy HOUR BEST SPORTS BAR • BEST BARTENDER-KRISTEN WEIDOW BEST WAITRESS -TINA SHERWOOD BEST WINE SELECTION • BEST CASINO

We thank you for your continuous support and look forward to serving you in the future!

406-375-0006 | 406-375-0007 • 140 Bitterroot Plaza • Hamilton, MT 59840 • hamiltonwineandliquor.com

Photo by Zach Rogala (2009)

Western Montana

New HollaNd 7719 Thornton Drive • Missoula, MT Office: 406.728.1996 • 877.728.1996 Fax: 406.728.1796

a l l n o d H a n w d e N Ford Tractor Parts r u o y l l a r o f s u S ee

Have fun at the Fair!

D&N Siding AndWindows

Corvallis United Methodist Church Where?

Food court, next to Elephant Ears!

Servicing All of Western Montana

Great Reuben Sandwiches!

Yummy Ice Cream Puffs

Since 1998

Stop in and see us!

Booth opens at 9am Wed - Sun.

Old & New Houses Seamless Steel Siding • Decks Doors • Replacement Windows • Remodeling

Free Estimates

www.montanasBESTsiding.com Dennis Borkholder

(406) 961-4293

Vietnam Veterans of america bitterroot chapter 938

Outreach Booth

(Community Building) Raffles $1ea. or 6/$5.00

• $250.00 Cash • 45-70 Marlin Rifle • $600 Fly Rod • 1 Man Raft

Food Booth (Food Court) Funnel Cakes Giant Smoked Turkey Legs Soft Drinks Water

Quality, service, and competitive pricing since 1979.

Lumber Roofing Paint Decking Windows & Doors

From dinner to dessert, Ravalli County Fair has everything you need for a full meal! Check out the Rotary Booth for brawts and Soroptomists’ always frozen chocolate dipped bananas!

1600 N. First Street Hamilton 406-363-1922

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Good luck to all the 4H and FFA participants at this year's Ravalli County Fair!

Free Peace of Mind Tire Protection Whatever the road throws at you - from potholes to nails - if your tire is damaged from any road hazard, we will replace the value of your tire.

• If your tire is damaged beyond repair we’ll replace its value • Our workmanship is guaranteed for the life of your tires • We offer free pre-trip safety checks

Free Lifetime Tire and Mileage Care To help you get more miles out of your tires and more miles per gallon of gas. We provide: • Free Flat Tire Repairs • Free Tire Rotations • Free Tire Rebalancing • Free Air Checks • Free Brake & Alignment Checks • Hundreds of Les Schwab Locations to Serve You

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Gear Up & Go

$0 Down & 0% Financing up to 60 Months a.p.r

Check with Dealer for Details offer ends 9/31/14 • Check with Dealer for Cash Discounts $0 down, 0% A.P.R. financing for terms up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota equipment from available inventory at participating dealers through 9/31/14. Example: A 60-month contract term at 0% A.P.R. will require between 54-56 payments ranging from a minimum of $17.86 to a maximum of $18.52 per $1,000 borrowed. 0% A.P.R. interest is available to customers if no dealer documentation preparation fee is charged. Dealer charge for document preparation fee shall be in accordance with state laws. Only select Kubota and select Kubota performance-matched Land Pride equipment is eligible. Inclusion of ineligible equipment may result in a higher blended A.P.R. Not available for Rental, National Accounts or Governmental customers.

0% A.P.R. and low rate financing may not be available with customer instant rebate (C.I.R.) offers. Financing is available through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A., 3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503; subject to credit approval. Some exceptions apply.

Offer expires 9/31/2014. See us for details on these and other lowrate options or go to www.kubota.com for more information.

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PROUD TO SPONSOR THE 2014 RAVALLI COUNTY FAIR BARREL RACING EVENT If you purchase a vehicle during Fair Week from August 27th to August 30th, you will get FREE Oil changes for 1 year!

VOTED BITTERROOTS BEST USED CAR DEALER 2014 THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR GREAT CUSTOMERS!!

AAron Enright 406-552-9165

rich hErminghAus 406-529-0045

JAck WEmplE 406-239-1683

Don hArrison 406-369-2291

Used Cars & Trucks of Hamilton Over 100 vehicles available frOm idahO and mOntana!

Quality 400 N 1st St, Hamilton

(406) 363-0188

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Ballet Bitterroot Performing Arts Registration Day

Sept 4th and 5th from 4:30-7:00pm Call 961-1818 for a FREE Brochure New This Year “Tiny” Tots Dance Classes Creative Dance designed for 3 & 4 year olds

Introducing Meagen Hensley to our teaching staff. * *

Professional dancer/choreographer Professional model/actor Meagen will be working with our Jr. & Sr. Competitive Dance Teams!!!

Sponsored Class

For the second year in a row we have received a very generous donation to sponsor one class of students. The selected group this year is students entering 2nd & 3rd grade. It will be filled first come, first serve basis and capacity for the class has been set at 20 dancers. They must be “NEW” to BBPA and beginning level students. The dancers in this sponsored class will have their tuition waived for the entire 9-month dance year. Call 961-1818 for a free brochure to find out more about this class and all the other classes we offer.

Photo by zach rogala

www.balletbitterroot.com

World-Class Orthopedic Care hunting

orthopedic surgeon

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“Each year the mountains get a bit steeper, but I’m still able to go hunting thanks to Dr. Behm.”

“My new knees allow me to maintain my independence.

Driving my car is much better now. I am also standing, walking and climbing stairs, all without pain.”

Jim McElhaney, Stevensville

Left Hip, Right Hip and Right Knee Replacement

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“When I go skiing, I can do anything I need to do.

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