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For Sale: Heritage Hill Lot 9A. Lot in desireable Heritage Hills. All improved with sewer and water to curb stop.

Electric and Gas available to lot. Lot 9A. Offered By: Red Foxx Real Estate (406)2282525) Karen Waarvik. 1-II For Sale: Saco 3 bedroom 1 bath single wide mobile home located on 2 lots with new laminate flooring, carpet and sheet rock. Nice yard includes a garden shed. Asking $24,500 (134WL6) 406-654-2273, missouririverrealty.com.

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CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

Advertising Info............... 10 Bill’s Food Corner.next time Comm. Loyalty Page...... 13 Conservative Cow Dr...... 19 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Dave Says...................... 16 “Laugh Lines”........next time “Money Talks” Financial Column.......................... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 15 Subscriptions.................. 10 “Things to Know”.............. 4 Thanks for reading TRICIA’S TRADER!

Tell them you read it in “Tricia’s Trader”!

See pg 11 to place an ad!

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The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., February 20, 2013.

Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., February 13th at 9am.

For Sale: 12 gauge Reloading Package Deal. MEC 9000 shot shell reloader, 15 lbs 700X powder, 123# of #8 shot, 63# 7.5 shot, 1,899 primers, 3,175 wads, Lyman powder scale, approx.

4,000 hulls, assorted bushings, charge bars, accessories, instructions, manuals, $650. 406-525-3479.

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FBR

Fort Benton Realty

400 Acres On Teton River- just N. of Dutton, MT along I-15.

Approx 1 mile of treed river bottom with 125 ac of cropland, offers great pheasant and deer hunting. (can be split in 2 parcels/ more land available) $925,000 1364 +/- deeded ac; 100 +/- ac CRP & 1263 +/- improved grass / native grass pasture. 25 Miles S. of Chester, MT. Includes ranch style home w/ numerous outbuildings and possible irrigation.$2,400,000 24 Acres in Lewis & Clark county near Fletcher Pass between Helena & Lincoln. Small creek runs through property. Access just off HWY 279. Good Elk & Deer Hunting. $70,000 23 Acres located 17 miles SE of Lewistown near old town site of Forest Grove on McDonald Creek; Non-Irrig hay land grass/pasture; possible home site, power and phone near property. $99,900 Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280

www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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~~~~~

For Sale: ‘73 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, exc. cond., strong 460 engine. '80 F-150 4x4, rough shape/runs, $750 OBO. '95 F-150 ext. cab 4x4, exc. cond., $5,500 OBO. Chevy 1/2 ton regular 4x4 runs. $1,000 OBO. Call 654-7794. 1-II:3-II

Buying Scrap Metals and Batteries.

Copper, Brass, Radiators, Cell Phones, Circuit Boards, Air Conditioners, Computers, Motors, Ballasts, Monel, Carbide, Catalyitc Converters, X-Ray Film, Lead, Stainless, Wire, Starters, Alternators, High Temp Alloys, and Lots More. 701-361-5821 www.bernathconstructioninc. com 1-II:7-I

Come to Prewett Interiors, 41 1st St. N. in Glasgow for all your flooring, framing and window treatments. We also have that unique gift for that unique person. 406-228-9844.

1-II For Sale: 2011 Polaris 850 ATV with winch and WANTED: Towner offset disc blade. Call Larry at Red's for harrow. (406) 357-3531. 2-I prices. (406) 265-9595 1-II

Help Wanted: Part-time caretaker for older quadriplegic male in Chinook. Shifts would be weekends and every other Friday. Availability for some night shifts would be preferred.

Previous experience is a plus, but not required. Will train the right person. Wage is negotiable.

For a full list of details please call 357-3423 or email tess. langford@gmail.com.

2-I For Rent: Independent Living for adults 62+ or disabled. HUD subsity available if qualified.

Stop by or call Today!!! Sweet Grass Lodge, 511 First Street West, Chester, MT 59522.

406-759-5400. MTRS Relay: Dial 711 ***Equal Housing Opportunity***Handicapped Accessible.

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FREE ADMITTANCE

THINGS TO KNOW: Feb. 9-10, Fri.-Sun.: PIERCE RV AND BOAT SALE, Great Falls, MT. Feb. 10th, Sun.: Pinochle, Rudyard Senior Center2-4pm. Everyone welcome.

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RVs, BOATS, ATVs

Feb. 21 & 28, Thurs.: HOME BUYER EDUC. NEXT CLASS: 5-9 p.m., US Bank @ 235 1st St. Havre, fee $25. Call (406)434-9161x111 to register and for more information.

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Mar. 2, Sat.: HAVRE BRIDAL FAIR, Havre Holiday Village Mall

4 Wheelers Snowmobiles

Mar. 3rd, Sun.: Pinochle, Rudyard Senior Center, 2-4pm. Everyone welcome.

Thurs. nights.: CRIBBAGE! 7pm. Come and play OR learn to play. Sweet Grass Lodge, Chester, Montana.

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FrI 10am - 8pm Sat 10am - 6pm Sun 10am - 5pm 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

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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.

Recovery

For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free (866)683-7299 or (406)4537299, BIG SKY PIPE AND DESIGN, Great Falls. Call TODAY and ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html.

10-I:3-II Dents? If you have dents or need a new paint job, we can make your vehicle look like new. Come see us at Hi-Line Collision Repair Center, 740 2nd. Ave S. Glasgow, MT or give us a call at 406-228-2433. 1-II

For Sale: 8 ft. custom built snow rotary blower on a Massey chassie, 130hp hydrostat drive; Cushman Tracster hydrostat drive with 6 ft. angle blade; H.D. 5 AC track loader. Call 406-873-4780. 1-II For Sale: 1976 CJ5 Jeep, Custom built for Off road Racing, 401 engine, MSD elec. start ignition, specialty racing tires, all performance under the hood, Holley carb., alum. radiator, custom roll cage, custom seat, helmet air cleaner. Call 406-8615895. To see pictures & 25+ yrs of tools, equip. & parts, www.facebook.com/ groups/194271580717010.

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When in the course of human events The revelations do appear Study signs and soon you’ll learn It all turns crystal clear.

Improvement is much greater now How much did it rise?

In the ditch, the evidence It provides a great surprise.

Forge ahead and see the ground Advance now in your movement The signs will blossom in your sight It’s our economy’s improvement.

Percentage is an estimate Now it’s evaluated Toss about the numbers now It’s somewhat calculated.

Those in doubt, please get a grip Just read the situation It does require simple skills Make your evaluation.

The answer will astound us all It sums this great event What is the conclusion now?

It’s three hundred plus percent!

The facts will really make your day It couldn’t be much plainer Keep your eyes cast to the ground Just read each loose container.

Evidence is left behind It’s for those who read it loyal It marks a great recovery …. from Lord Calvert to Crown Royal.

Our roadways hold the evidence Use your bloodhound trait The trail holds conclusive scent The facts, you’ll get them straight.

~Fred Liese Tricia’s Trader, ©2013

A study cast five years before Provides the study basis Financial drought has vanished now Behold a great oasis.

For Sale: 2 Red buildings, 60'X80' 40'x50'. (406)222-5535.

Wanted to Buy: Montana Native looking to buy antlers, deer, elk, moose. Will come and pick up. Call 406-560-1138. 1-I

For Sale: 2009 Polaris 800 RMK Snowmobile, 2600 miles, excellent shape, $6,200.

Call (406) 265-9595. 1-I

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For Sale: 26 head of one iron Black Angus bred heifers, 1,000 lbs, ultrasound preg tested, 45 day calving, start March 20th, pasture bred to low birthweight bulls, Mytty In Focus & Chinook. (406) 378-2451 2-I Lewistown Honda-PolarisKawasaki has a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-8230226 or visit our web site at www.lewistownhonda.com. 1-II Wittkopp Angus: 25th Annual Production Sale, Thurs., Feb. 14th at the Glasgow Stockyards . Curt and Sue Wittkopp. Day-of-sale phone 406-228-9306, Home 406485-3552, cell 974-3552. 1-II

Stretch's Pizza in Malta has the variety of great tasting food to make everyone happy. Our banquet room is available for any occasion, and for those who have everyting, we have gift cards. 140 S. 1 E., Malta.

406-654-1229.

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For Sale: Remodeled 4 bedroom home close to downtown Malta. Includes range/oven, refrigerator, freezer, washer and dryer. The fenced backyard would make this a great family home for children and pets. Asking $68,000 (142TS6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com.

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For Sale: 1998 Ford Explorer, 4WD. $3,800 or make offer. 406-265-3473 2-I Looking for that durable, longlasting balebed, flatbed, bale handler, carry all? Call Smith Repair, 954-2564, your local Krogmann dealer, located in Roy and Malta. Manufacturing the best quality since 1989. 1-II

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Searching for something? For Sale: 100 ton hay. For more Find it in the search window information, call 673-3236 or at www.TriciasTrader.com. x 390-1164. We load, you ship! 1-I

Zero Montana Hatchery: Specializing in chickens, ducks, geese and guineas. 1261 W. Old Hwy 10, Terry, MT. Call 406-852-4282. 7-I:6-II For Sale: Sawdust, a mixture of pine and cottonwood, about 2 or 3 pickup loads; and wood chips, a variety of wood with some twigs and leaves.

Make offer, call 3990913.

12-I:1:II Exercise Equipment For Sale: Weslo brand Momentum 635 elliptical exercise machine.

Asking $100.

Stationery bike, LifeStyler 300, asking $50. Call 406-357-2817. 2-I

For Sale: Big Bud 400.

Plumbed for Air Drill. $34,000 or offer. Call for Details (406) 262-5008 1-I We Are Losers! Find out how you can be a loser too.

Call Go Figure-HiLine Style today! (406) 759-SLIM (7546).

Serving Havre to Shelby!!! 2-I:4-II

For Sale: Butcher Hogs, ready January/ February, located in Hinsdale area. Will deliver to Pay-n-Save in Saco.

Please call 406-263-1546. 2-I

For Sale: Registered 2 year old Red Angus bull with an 82 lb .birthweight.

(406) 873-8621.

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For Sale: 2011 Polaris Ranger, with top and windshield, $8,500. Call Red's for details. (406) 265-9595. 2-I

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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.

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Wanted: Pasture for at least 40 head of cattle preferably within 100 miles of Hinsdale.

For Sale: Red Angus short term cows bred Charolais.

Parting out 1999 Ford Ranger.

Engine, transmission, axles, transfer case, front end body parts, etc. in good shape. Call 648-5582 or 648-7077. 1-II For Sale: 2.2 acres; 680' Missouri River; $225K. NICE remodeled home in Cascade; $87,500. 34 acres; abuts state; county road; Wolf Creek; $68K. Fishing Lodge with income on MO; $749K. ALL agent-owned.

United Country; Lynn & Brad: 770-0013 & 468-9187, buyandsellmtrealestate. com 1-I Small Business For Sale by owner: $6,000/mo. NET. Owner absentee operation. Takes 5-10 hrs/wk to manage long distance.

Montana based Owner selling North Dakota small trucking business. Need not be savvy w/ trucking. "Turn-Key", incl. everything needed to profit for years. Includes a SOLID contract w/ major Contractor. $75,000 CASH, Serious buyers only. Call 406-470-4344. 2-I For the Sheep Rancher at Heart: Immaculately restored sheepwagon with all the amenities of camping.

Camp in rustic style! Asking $9,500. Located in Minnesota, delivery will be arranged.

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Money Talks

Complements of Greg Dugdale Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Havre, Montana

2013 FICA TAx InCreAse surprIses some TAxpAyers

With all the end-of-year hype surrounding the fiscal cliff and the relief that came with New Year’s legislation permanently extending most income tax rates, one change seems to have been veiled by the settling dust: the 2 percent increase in FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax. That increase, the result of an expiring provision that was not extended, means that the vast majority of American workers are now receiving about 2 percent less in their take-home pay, an unwelcome surprise to some people.

Background In the midst of the last recession a little more than two years ago, Congress passed and the president signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This new law included a 2 percent reduction in the Social Security (OASDI) portion of the FICA tax. The provision was designed to help put a little more money into the wallets of American workers during the challenging economic environment of 2011. While the employer portion of the OASDI contribution remained at 6.2 percent, the employee contribution was reduced from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent. The provision was extended through 2012 by the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 and the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.

The reduction was never meant to be permanent, as it put additional financial pressure on the already stressed Social Security Trust Fund. So during the 2012 fiscal cliff negotiations, both Democrats and Republicans agreed that it should expire at the end of the year.

Impact of 2 percent Despite media reports warning of the impending payroll tax increase, many Americans were caught off guard when they received their first paychecks in 2013. How much of an impact might the additional withholding have? A family earning $60,000 a year will see their pay cut by about $1,200, or $100 per month, during 2013. Those earning $100,000 will receive about $2,000, or about $167 per month, less. (The maximum amount of an individual’s earnings that is subject to Social Security tax in 2013 is $113,700.)

While most experts believe the decrease in take-home pay won’t be enough to cause major economic damage, it may encourage families to cut back on spending enough to slightly dampen the nation’s overall growth. For example, the 2 percent decrease could represent a family’s monthly utility bill, an investment in a college savings account, or a week’s worth of groceries. medicare taxes for high earners Also consider that high earners will need to pay a bit more in Medicare taxes beginning in 2013. Taxpayers will pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on wages exceeding $200,000 for single/head of household, $250,000 for married couples filing jointly, and $125,000 for married couples filing separately. Taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds those same threshold amounts will also pay a 3.8 percent Medicare tax on some or all of their unearned income. These provisions were part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, and like the expiration of the FICA reduction, were not affected by the 2012 fiscal cliff legislation. When combined with the 2 percent Social Security increase, the total hit could mean a difference of several thousand dollars a year to some higher-earning taxpayers.

Questions?

If you have questions about your FICA withholding, your human resources department or personnel manager might be a good place to start. These representatives are typically prepared to answer such questions and can help you confirm that your withholding is correct.

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete.

This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. This information is not intended as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security referred to herein. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2012.

For Sale: Malta Tire is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs. Malta Tire, Hwy 2 West, Malta. 654-2120. 1-I:3-II

"TRADE MY LAND IN SHELBY FOR YOUR RV" One of the nicest lots available; would like to trade it for an RV of any type. City amenities, nicest neighborhood. Backs prairie, rural feel, conveniently located, wonderful views! See it at 1146 Sanders Ave., Shelby, MT, between two brand new homes.

Valued $15k-$28k. Will trade for RV valued at $15,000, or RV plus cash. 406-871-3130. 2-I

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WORDS FROM Fort Benton 621, 622 Hobson 423 Authorize Archery Season for Mountain Lion, Stanford 566 WENDY Bear, and Wolf (HB 74) passed unanimously. Loma 739 Big Sandy 378 Chester 759 As you know, our very own This act would grant the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Havre 262, 265, 407, 808, 945, Geraldine 737 Wendy Warburton is serving in Commission the discretion to set up areas and Helena this Legislative Session seasons for archery hunting mountain lion,

969, SALE398, Denton 567 ULL 395, EO B394, VID390, seasons. and wolf in archery hunting ADVOCATE people of bear,WESTERN theREGION: CENTRAL EASTERN REGION:representing 399 Belt 277 g Bulls n i l r a e Y 5 6 g n i l l e S AT LARGE the House unanimously.

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District Wendy is currently REGION: Welcome Jamie Jones House to Blaine County Fairgrounds in Chinook, MT Chinook 357 Great Falls 205, 216, 217, 231, 268, serving in Helena as Skryja looks forward to the Tricia’s Trader team! she Laurie Trader’, ‘Tricia’s hiatus from Adjoining with FishingAmy Reciprocal Authorize Cleveland 357 403, 452, 453, 454, 455, Saturday March 28, 2009 at 1:0 0 PM 800-756-1817 x103 the representative for serving you if you live in Jamie is happy to helphas graciously agreed to send us States on Contiguous Rivers & Streams (HB Noon at Lunch Bulls the view to early Come Harlem 353

564, 590, 715, 727, 731, 406-450-2588 (c) Montana House District following counties: you if you live in one of updates of the happenings in the the person who If this bill becomes law, anyEmail: 366). CASCADE She looks forward to these counties: capitol34.

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750, 760, 761, 770, 771, of this great state. fish in a state that licensed towest@triciastrader.com is properly working with you again in LIBERTY VALLEY Turner 379

781, 788, 791, 799, 836, a of part any in fish may Montana borders May upon her return.

PONDERA PHILLIPS and Neighbors, Dear Friends Zortman 673

866, 868, 870, 899, 923, water of body or stream, river, pond, reservoir, lake, Until then, Amy Skryja TETON DANIELS at the deadline closer to the transmittal As we get Dodson 383

952, 964, 965, 997 within 10 miles of the border, if the (pictured at right) will in Montana TOOLE ROOSEVELT originated thatyou when all the billshelp state legislature, grants the same or similar privileges with yourin bordering state GLACIER SHERIDAN Malta 301, 654, 658, 680 Shelby 424, 434, 450, 460, 470, and vice verse, pass over to the Senate the HouseRICHLAND advertising needswe if to holdersCHOUTEAU of valid Montana fishing licenses and Saco 527

597, 966 bills more and voting on more andJones are hearing you live in one of each theseenters into a reciprocal Jamie Laurie Harvey agreement with Montana.

Hinsdale 364, 648 Conrad 269, 271, 278,289, 576 counties: committees and day in800-756-1817 Passed 92/7. x104on the House floor.

800-756-1817 x105 Glasgow 228, 230, 263, 367, 831 Valier 279 HILL 406-390-6386 (c) 406-672-9145 (c) Here’s just a quick update of a few interesting Owner, Tricia Kimmel and slaughter investor owned livestock Authorize BLAINE bills Nashua 746 Cut Bank 229, 336, 391, 845, 873 Email: Email: 800-756-1817 x101 lately. that we’ve considered way the pave will bill This 418).

(HB plants processing PETROLEUM east@triciastrader.com Fort Peck 526 ALL MONTANA AREA CODES ARE (406) adsales@triciastrader. for a horse processing plant to open in Montana FERGUS LLC

Bulls will be available for viewing at the fairgrounds on Friday.

View the bulls prior to the sale at Hould Feedlot, 6.5 miles West of Malta on Wagner Hwy 363.

E7 ANGUS

Ede Breitmeier PO Box 1807 Chinook, MT 59523 e7angus@itstriangle.com (406) 357-3491

MASTER ANGUS

Gene & Vinee` (Cox) Ryg 1070 Bowes Rd. Chinook, MT 59523 gryg@itstriangle.com (406) 357-2660

BAR 9 RANCH

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Ban on human reproductive cloning (HB 288). We com JUDITH it passed – contributing to the economy and improving the thenBASIN passed it in Judiciary Committee, and PUBLISHER’S COMMENTS horse market while also providing a humane place 93/7. on the House floor Advertising WANT TO PLACE AN AD? take old, injured, or dangerous horses. I for people tofor Rates:

The publisher does not assume any responsibility The cost for a classified passed 367) (HB Law Services Adoptive Post Revise the contents of any advertising herein, and all representations or The hearing for this bill brought the am a co-sponsor. advertisement, up to 8 lines To place a classified, just fill out the form warranties made in such advertising are those of the advertisers and is $10 per 2 issues, and $1 96/4. If enacted, this law will allow private most people I have yet seen House the the not publisher. to testify. to Helena come and below mail it to Tricia’s Trader, 2000 line fabrics, over 8 lines.

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effort made by Kimmel Kreations to never Fresh per $5 per 2 issues for a box post-adoptive provide also to is agencies adoptionEvery knowingly accept advertising that is deceptive or misleading.

We state over theRoad, from all Club came Dozens of proponents Country Turner, MT 59542. reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any advertisement at outline, and/or $5 per 2 rolls, jelly patterns, fun any time. and support to birth mothers who have herein counseling issues for bold text other support

The publisher is not liable to any advertiserto for this any bill, with only a handful opposing it. I than the heading.

The WANT YOUR AD TO DO MORE? misprints in advertising not for the adoption fault of the and in such an cost to will (nopublisher, their children relinquished and more! fats following specials apply if it makes it out of the Agriculture let you event, the limit of the publisher ’s liability shall be the amount ofknow the for multiple classified ads: publisher ’s charge for such advertising. the state).

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All advertising for the sale, rental, financing, insurance and Be in touch with one of our Advertisers’ appraisal of residential real estate are subject to the Federal Fair in the same issue and get Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, getthe on in and SPRING a 15% discount.

Or run Advocates pictured Montana Firearms Freedom Act – Exempt Montana limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, Jointabove for help with your that my House to report I’m pleased same classified ad in every handicap, family status, or national origin, or an intention to make advertising. issue projects for a year for $100 from Commerce Ammunition and limitation Firearms Made any such preference, or discrimination.

Kimmel Kreations started! your Department Interior the supporting 14, Resolution (includes 4 issues free), will not knowingly accept any advertising which is in violation of (HB 246). This states that a personal firearm, in their recent decision to match gunThey Clause or for six months for $50 this law. in regulations work for YOU

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I’m a single mom with three young children. I quit my nursing job a few years ago to be a stay-at-home mom, and one year later my husband filed for divorce. The state isn’t keeping him accountable for child support, but now I qualify for food stamps. Do you feel it’s morally wrong to be on government assistance?

~Rebecca

Dear Rebecca,

There’s nothing morally wrong with receiving food stamps, as long as you’re not lying about your income or situation in order to receive them. The biggest problem with food stamps, and other forms of government assistance, is many times a person becomes dependent on someone else to take care of them. I don’t want you and your kids to develop a victim mentality and become trapped in a cycle of substandard living.

You said you were a nurse before you came home to be with the kids, right? I’d suggest updating your nursing certification, if necessary, and going back to work in your field—maybe even as an emergency room nurse. I know the hours can be weird, but the pay is great. It would really For a catalog or more information call us at get your income rolling again, plus you could afford to pay someone to look after the kids when 406-357-3125 or Jim 406-539-3100 or Brady 406-539-2102 necessary.

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Wanted Coyotes: Skinned, for your gift giving. We have unskinned coyotes, badgers, many unique gifts or just stop Dear Dave, I made a huge mistake and allowed my sister to use my credit card. She said she’d pay back raccoons, muskrats, lynx for a specialty coffee. 101 S. what she charged, but now she won’t pay the bill. The total was $5,500. Do you have any advice? cats & all other furs. Will be 1st. St. E. Malta, 654-2529. 1-II ~Marie in your area in Nov-Feb. Call Dear Marie, for times & places. Looking ASAT Camo is now available I’m afraid I don’t have anything to give you that will make your sister grow some integrity for skinners. ROLLMAN at JR's Tackle Shop in and character. I used to tell my kids when they were younger not to bust the trust, because that FURS. (406)494-8463, Harlem! Montana company kind of thing is very hard to put back together.

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In honor of Heart Month this February:

Heart Healthy Lean Beef Recipes

(Family Features) These days, many people are re-evaluating their diets to lower cholesterol and fat. They’re looking closely at foods to eliminate or cut back. One item that shouldn’t be on the chopping block is lean beef.

It may be surprising, but lean and extra lean beef are nutrient-rich sources of protein that complement a low-fat diet. In fact, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a healthy lean diet that includes lean beef as well as fruit, whole grains, vegetables and nuts, showed similar effects on cardiovascular disease as a similar diet without lean beef. In the study, people using either diet showed a reduction in LDL cholesterol compared to those eating the typical healthy American diet.

Mitzi Dulan, a nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert and team sports nutritionist for the Kansas City Royals, understands that lean meat is an essential part of a healthy diet. “Lean and extra lean beef have tremendous nutritional benefits and provide more bang for your buck to healthy diets,” said Dulan. “Adding lean beef into meals is a quick and easy way to inject necessary protein in your diet, in a low-fat, heart healthy way.”

Dulan recommends several considerations for using lean beef in a healthy diet: •

Look for beef that is “lean,” which by USDA definition contains less than 10g of fat, 4.5g or less of saturated fat, and less than 95mg of cholesterol per serving. “Extra lean” contains less than 5g of fat, 2g of saturated fat and 95mg of cholesterol per serving. Brands such as Laura’s Lean Beef are excellent options.

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Lean beef can be easily substituted into many favorite and time-honored meals to make versions that are delicious and lower in fat and cholesterol. Whether making chili in the cold winter months or burgers for summer grilling, lean beef is a quick fix for healthier meals.

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Lean beef is an excellent source of protein, which provides fuel for the body, helps maintain a stable blood sugar level and takes longer to digest, helping to reduce cravings.

While the benefits are real, those looking to obtain a healthy diet must, as with anything, remain mindful of portion control.

For more tips and recipes using lean beef, visit www.laurasleanbeef.com.

Classic Beef Stew Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes Makes 8 servings 1 tablespoon oil 2 pounds Laura’s Lean Eye of Round Roast cut into 2-inch cubes 2 cups sliced onions 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green bell pepper, sliced 4 large celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces 8 medium carrots 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 pounds) cut into eighths 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup fat-free beef stock (double strength) 1 tablespoon dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Heat oil in skillet. On medium-high heat, sear meat cubes in skillet until browned on all sides.

In a separate bowl, combine canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, basil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Pour mixture over meat and vegetables in roasting pan.

Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 250°F and bake for 2 hours or until meat is very tender to the fork. Baste occasionally.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving CALORIES 260 (15% from fat); FAT 4.5g (sat 1.6g); PROTEIN 31.9g; CARB 26.5g; FIBER 8.8g; CHOL 51mg; IRON 13.2mg; SODIUM 547mg.

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Glasgow Stockyards, Inc. Linda & Mark Nielsen, Owners Iva Murch, Manager 263-7529 Dean Barnes, Yard Manager 263-1175 Ed Hinton, Auctioneer

2013 Winter / Spring Schedule

February – March – April

February – 2013

Thursday

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Big Valentines Day Special Auction 9:30 a.m. - 15 nice top market hogs.

Followed by all classes of cattle.

1 p.m. - 25th Annual Wittkopp Angus Bull Auction featuring 72 Angus bulls.

Bulls will be fed free until May 1. Sale catalog is on www.glasgowstockyards.com Following the bulls will be several nice consignments of fancy bangs vaccinated replacement heifer calves followed by stock cows and bred heifers.

Early Consignments: **Small dispersion: 15 bred heifers and 35 black 4 to 9 year old cows. Heifers are A.I. bred and cows are bred to Gelbvieh/Angus Composite bulls. **25 purebred Angus running age cows **35 short term black cows **15 young August calving cows

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Woodland Farms Montana Angus Sale & All Class Cattle Auction

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Eayrs Angus Bull Production Auction, Bred Heifer, Pair & All Class Cattle Auction

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McRae’s Big Dry Angus Production Auction, Replacement Heifer and Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction

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Humbert “North Country” Angus Production Auction & Anderson Bar Triangle Charolais Production Auction & All Class Cattle Auction

P.O. Box 129 • Glasgow, MT 59230 • 406-228-9306 gsi@nemont.net • www.glasgowstockyards.com

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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.

Nothing to Chuckle About “I have something for you,” Craig said, “three gentle, longhorns which would fit well as lead steers in your cattle drive operation.”

“Well, I’ve always wanted a nice set of steer horns,” I replied. “How much do you want for them?”

“Nothing,” he fired back. “Take them; they’re free.”

Knowing Craig had fallen on hard times, I offered, “How about I give you one hundred dollars for each one?”

“Whatever, I just need them gone because I am out of feed and money. Can you bring your trailer out today?” Craig asked.

“Sure; I’ll saddle a couple horses and be out after work,” I answered as I chuckled at my good fortune. The day passed quickly and soon my friend Jeremy and I pulled into the driveway of Craig’s 20 acre hobby farm.

There were hog panels strung through the timber and tied to a loafing shed and if the baling twine held, this make-shift corral would serve as a loading chute. We hopped our horses out of the trailer, backed up to the gate, hit the saddle and trotted into the timber searching for the longhorns. Just as Craig had said, the steers were not the least bit concerned by our presence, mostly because they knew they held all the cards. Each steer slowly rose, yawned and curled their tails over their backs as they stretched, as if they had not a care in the world. My first lesson in longhorn management was about to begin.

It would take seven pages for me to describe the events of the next two days, so I will just say those three steers were the most polite critters I have ever moved with a horse. Exhibiting no ill will, each would quietly walk into the corral, measure the panel height with their chin and clear it in a single bound before meandering back into the timber. Jeremy and I were sweating, galloping and swearing to the best of our abilities while Craig held the trailer gate chuckling at his good fortune. Eventually, I hauled all three steers to Wyoming, but it would be a stretch to call it a victory because all I did was move Craig’s problem to my place. Over the next three years, two of those fence crawling steers caused me more grief than all the other cows in

my herd. The third steer quickly became my favorite because he was struck by lightning and killed his first weekend in Wyoming. Every time I rode past his decomposing carcass on the hilltop, I chuckled at my good fortune because my headaches had been cut by a full third from a single bolt of lightning and this brings me to my point. Legislation is like free longhorn steers; it comes with strings attached.

House Bill 142, an “act assenting to the federal Dingell-Johnson act of 1950” allows fishing equipment federal taxes to be redistributed to state fish and game agencies. This places roughly four million dollars in Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks budget and 95 House members approved the act. Five of us did not, so sportsman groups will chastise us in the next election cycle for being anti-angler and hating little children. (We are always portrayed as hating children.) The free money in the Dingell-Johnson act is not really free. Take a look.

The federal budget is divided into discretionary and non-discretionary spending with the latter category, also called entitlements, consuming nearly 100 percent of all federal revenues. This means discretionary spending, subdivided into defense and non-defense is 100 percent borrowed money which is rolled into our 16.4 trillion dollar debt. Therefore, the four million dollar federal fishing gift to our Treasure State is not actually money, it is debt. When the little children discover all the wonderful Fish, Wildlife and Parks programs were funded by debt, burdening them with the cost of their angling activities along with those of their parents and grandparents, they will not be chuckling at their good fortune.

Spending has bankrupted our nation and the disease is not quarantined to Washington D.C. Every program supported at every level by every official at the request of every citizen, adds to the problem. Think about it.

How can you demand elected officials quit spending money when you simultaneously insist they do so? Our economic predicament is nothing to chuckle about.

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