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For Sale: Certified Vida Spring wheat. Call Maloney Bros., Chris 379-2399, 3992157 or Randy 379-2235. 4-I

Malta Tire is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs. Malta Tire, Hwy, 2 West, Malta. 406-654-2120. 4-I

Call Tarzan Tree Trimming for Statewide shelterbelt renovations, forestry thinning and hazardous fuels reductions. 406-654-2706 or 399-0913. 4-I

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CONTENTS: Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE!

Advertising Info............... 10 Bill’s Food Corner........... 16 Comic............................. 18 Comm. Loyalty Page...... 13 Conservative Cow Dr...... 19 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Dave Says...................... 21 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column.......................... 9 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............... 7 Subscriptions.................. 10 “Things to Know”.............. 4

We Are Losers! Find out how you can be a loser Butte Custom too. Call Go Figure-Hi- Saddle Line Style today! (406) Smoking, Open 9-5 Monday 759-SLIM (7546). Serving through Friday, 265-8537. 4-I Havre to Shelby!!! 2-I:4-II

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The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., April 17, 2013. Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., April 10th at 9am.

For Sale: Spacious older Saco commercial building with renters in place. Building includes built in air compressor, paint booth and office space. Overhead natural gas space heaters, plus a lot large enough for off street parking or storage. Asking $59,900 (111KG6) 406-654-2273. 4-I

For Sale: 2012 hay closeout. 5 tons 1st alfalfa & 36 bales WW straw. All for $500. (406) 367-5445. 4-I F&B Concrete has spring specials on cultured stone, interior & exterior work, masonry repair and waterproofing. Call 406-3852620 or 406-385-7620. 4-I All New to Havre: Bradford Truck Bed Dealer. 4 in stock w/ more to come! Great specials for all your spring needs. Check out at Western Trailer & Marine Sales, Havre, MT. www.WesternTrailerSales. com or call 406-265-4572. 4-I Did You Know? When you place an ad in Tricia’s Trader, you also get an online presence. All our ads are searchable-display ads AND classifieds! Get results...place your ad in Tricia’s Trader today. Visit triciastrader.com. x

THINGS TO KNOW:

Apr. 6, Sat.: KEN & DAWN OVERCAST BENEFIT, Blaine County Fairgrounds Commercial Building, Chinook, MT. Overcasts recently lost their home to a fire. Live auction, raffles, free-will donation meal, full bar, jam session to follow. For info or to donate items, call 406-399-0771.

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We Have Rough Lumber. Call to see what we have in stock. All Seasons Home Center, 406228-8288, or stop by 729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, MT. 1-I:6-II

Apr. 6, Sat.: FLEA MARKET, 42nd Annual Loma Memorial Hall Flea Market, Saturday, April 6th, 9AM - 4PM. Food, Fun, antiques and collectibles and much more! DON’T MISS IT! Apr. 18, Thu.: MALTA TRAILS ANNUAL MEETING, Stretch’s Pizza in Malta, MT, 6:30pm. Apr. 18 & 25, Thu.: HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS, 5-9 p.m.,US Bank @ 235 1st St., Havre, fee $25. Call (406)434-9161 x111 to register and for more information. June 15, Sat.: ART IN THE PARK & JOPLIN CAR SHOW, Joplin Memorial Park 10am-4pm. Car show registration, 9am-11am, Wood Enterprises Building, $5 pre-registration, $10 day-of-event.. Car show preregistration call 292-3581 (Rick) or 292-3339 (Tom), or mail to PO Box 8, Joplin, MT 59531. Vendors, call 292-3855 (Kathy). July 19 & 20, Fri. & Sat.: GREAT NORTHERN RODEO, during the Great Northern Fair in Havre, Mt. Mark you calendars now! Thurs. nights.: CRIBBAGE! 7pm. Come and play OR learn to play. Sweet Grass Lodge, Chester, Montana.

Let us know what’s happening in your area. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

For Sale: Radio Shack in Malta is a Dish Network dealer. Many electronics--come check out the the variety. It's all here at Radio Shack! First Street, Malta, 406-654-3639. 4-I Get your Snapfish or Inkubook Photobooks from Kimmel Kreations. Visit our website www.kimmel-kreations.com. Hard cover or Soft cover, as many pages as you like. Simple and easy to order. Get prints made also! Call and let us help you! 379-2377. x

Nelson Ranch Bull Sale: May 2, 2013 at 1pm at Glasgow Stockyards call Floyd 406-2635251 or Don 406-263-5261. 4-I

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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.

THE POST

For Sale: 17" Show Saddle, ornate floral tool work, dark auburn, silver on pommel, back of seat, all skirting & stirrups, like new, burgundy brown seat. Great condition, stored inside and oiled regularly. 406-230-2729. 4-I

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.

You scour the earth from coast to coast And you’ve never heard of a talking post? This corner chats a bit, it’s true It has watched this road since it was new. It stood erect back in the day It was dug by hand in Montana clay. Four wires pull it one direction While braced for true upright inspection. Doubt is cast, that you might hear it But see its’ view when you get near it. Speaking up, well it may soon So look around and get in tune. It tells about the early spring Birds on top and start to sing When the tune has finally ended Digestion ends with birdie bended Then moving on to summers’ day They varied in most every way It did no good to scream and shout Silence held through rain and drought Neighbor dogs, it could tell They did much more than stop and smell. The autumn winds brought winter’s day Snow, it drifted all the way..

Up and over the post so rigid It’s covered from the cold and frigid. It had the time to sit and listen It heard what some were truly missin’. People, it could hear their voices They chat about a life of choices Across the road’s a mailbox This device, it really talks The post will chat about the views The box, it rattles out the news. This post retains a load of knowledge The rancher’s son returns from college A starlit night, he’s on a date They stop off by this rural gate Clairvoyant post, has it achieved? Was a rancher’s grandson now conceived?

Wanted: Looking for someone to do carpentry For Sale: Brand new, in the work. (406) 262-5008. 4-I box, Remington model 700 - 300 ultra mag with scope. You can be in two places at Has a charcoal grey synthetic once with 2924 Millennium stock. Asking $650. Can Executive Office Suites. deliver to the Chinook area Offering services from a virtual from Idaho the first week in office to a furnished office and June. Call 208-743-2031. 4-I conference rooms. Billings, MT. 406-373-7094. 4-I

For Sale: Robert Manufacturing sewing machine cabinet, large work surface, Folds out to 72 in.x18 in., 5 storage drawers, adjustable and self-storing platform, 406-262-3839. 4-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. 1-II:7-I

Be Sure to Attend! Eayrs Angus Bull Sale, April 11, 2013 at Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow, MT. For bull info call 406-367-5327 or 4865684. See you there! 3-II We Wish to say “THANK YOU!” as we cross the 10year mark of Tricia’s Trader! Here’s to the next ten!

Creative Elements: 229 4th St. S. of Glasgow, 5 years and growing strong. New makeover, all handcrafted Madein-Montana. Stop in for the experience. Great variety and gift ideas. 406- 214-9501. 3-II:6:I For Sale: Malta 3 bedroom 1 bath home located on a corner lot and has a modern kitchen, a big fenced yard, patio, large insulated single car garage and is near the high school. Asking $98,000 (116FJ6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com. 4-I

For Sale: Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat 750 page hardcover book celebrating Turner, Montanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial. Get your copy today for only $100. Visit www. turnermontana.us or call Edward Snider at 406-353-2934. x

Auction: Ritchie Bros Unreserved Public Auction, Lethbridge, Alberta. Combines, Tractors, Air drills, Trucks, Trailers and much more. Visit rbauction. com for more details. 3-II For Sale: 2 PTO Irrigation pumps. Call for prices, 357-2211. 4-I Sales-Sales-Sales at The Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma, Hwy 87 and 4th Ave. April 6th, 9:00-5:00. Everything 20% to 50% off. 3-II

For Sale: BIG BUD 400. Plumbed for Air Drill. $34,000 or offer. Call for Details (406)262-5008. 4-I

For Sale: Robocraft Pro vinyl cutter. Professionally cut vinyl for vehicles, signs and apparel. Large selection of vinyl included, $850. Great Price!! Call 945-2969. 4-I

For Sale: ‘73 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, exc. cond., strong 460 engine. '80 F150 rough shape/runs $750 OBO: '68 Cadillac 4 dr. Sedan Deville $1,000 OBO. '68 Ford F150 4 speed 4x4 $995. OBO. Call 654-7794. 1-II:3-II Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x For Sale: Sawdust--a mixture of pine and cottonwood, about 2 or 3 pickup loads. Also, wood chips from a variety of woods with some twigs and leaves. Make offer. Call 406-399-0913. 3-II

Money Talks

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

There’s sTill Time To ConTribuTe To an ira for 2012

There’s still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2012! You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,000 for 2012 ($6,000 if you were age 50 by December 31, 2012). For most taxpayers, the contribution deadline for 2012 is April 15, 2013. You can contribute to a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, or both, as long as your total contributions don’t exceed the annual limit. You may also be able to contribute to an IRA for your spouse for 2012, even if your spouse didn’t have any 2012 income. Traditional ira You can contribute to a traditional IRA for 2012 if you had taxable compensation and you were not age 70½ by December 31, 2012. However, if you or your spouse was covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan in 2012, then your ability to deduct your contributions may be limited or eliminated depending on your filing status and your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) (see table below). Even if you can’t deduct your traditional IRA contribution, you can always make nondeductible (after-tax) contributions to a traditional IRA, regardless of your income level. However, in most cases, if you’re eligible, you’ll be better off contributing to a Roth IRA instead of making nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA.

For Sale: Beery's Land and Livestock Co. selling private treaty 100 horned and polled Hereford yearling bulls. Call Matt 406-773-5721 or Eddy 406-773-5710. 3-II

2012 income phaseout ranges for determining deductibility of traditional ira contributions:

For Sale: 1819 Player piano and bench, cherry wood, excellent condition, $2,500 OBO. 1920 Home Comfort wood stove, great condition $2,500 OBO. Call 406-320-0197. 4-I

1. Covered by an employer-sponsored plan and filing as:

Your IRA deduction is reduced if your Your IRA deduction is eliminated if your MAGI is: MAGI is:

Single/Head of household

$58,000 to $68,000

$68,000 or more

Married filing jointly

$92,000 to $112,000

$112,000 or more

Married filing separately

$0 to $10,000

$10,000 or more

2. Not covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan, but $173,000 to $183,000 filing joint return with a spouse who is covered by a plan

$183,000 or more

roth ira You can contribute to a Roth IRA if your MAGI is within certain dollar limits (even if you’re 70½ or older). For 2012, if you file your federal tax return as single or head of household, you can make a full Roth contribution if your income is $110,000 or less. Your maximum contribution is phased out if your income is between $110,000 and $125,000, and you can’t contribute at all if your income is $125,000 or more. Similarly, if you’re married and file a joint federal tax return, you can make a full Roth contribution if your income is $173,000 or less. Your contribution is phased out if your income is between $173,000 and $183,000, and you can’t contribute at all if your income is $183,000 or more. And if you’re married filing separately, your contribution phases out with any income over $0, and you can’t contribute at all if your income is $10,000 or more. Even if you can’t make an annual contribution to a Roth IRA because of the income limits, there’s an easy workaround. If you haven’t yet reached age 70½, you can simply make a nondeductible contribution to a traditional IRA, and then immediately convert that traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Keep in mind, however, that you’ll need to aggregate all traditional IRAs and SEP/SIMPLE IRAs you own--other than IRAs you’ve inherited--when you calculate the taxable portion of your conversion. Finally, keep in mind that if you make a contribution to a Roth IRA for 2012--no matter how small--by your tax return due date, and this is your first Roth IRA contribution, your five-year holding period for identifying qualified distributions from all your Roth IRAs (other than inherited accounts) will start on January 1, 2012. Whether Congress addresses some or all of these issues over the coming weeks or months is anyone’s guess. So stay tuned. And pass the popcorn. 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.

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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.

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Ranch/Contact Area Sale Date: Time Red Angus 66 Ranch Havre, MT Private Treaty 406-394-3519 www.66ranch.com Bar Star Cattle Horned & Polled Hereford Bulls Private Treaty 406-265-4364 or 399-7811 Havre, MT Ernst Herefords & Performance Partners 970-381-6316 Windsor, CO www.ernstherefords.com

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Gunderson Herefords Rudyard, MT Private Treaty 406-355-4212 (home) or 406-357-8016 (cell) Dale and Lanea Gunderson Nissen Angus Chinook, MT Apr. 3, 2013 406-357-2643 www.nissenangus.com at Bear Paw Livestock

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Milk River Angus Chinook, MT Apr. 17, 2013 Clayton Hofeldt, 406-945-0850 at Bear Paw Livestock

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Nelson Ranch Bull Sale Glasgow, MT May 2, 2013 1pm Floyd 406-263-5251 at Glasgow Stockyards Don 406-263-5261

Teacher’s Pet On the last day of kindergarten, all the children brought presents for their teacher. The florist’s son handed the teacher a gift. She shook it, held it up, and said, “I bet it’s some flowers!” “That’s right!” shouted the little boy. Then the candy store owner’s daughter handed the teacher a gift. She held it up, shook it, and said, “I bet I know what it is! It’s a box of candy!” “That’s right!” shouted the little girl. The next gift was from the liquor store owner’s son. The teacher held it up and saw that it was leaking. She touched a drop with her finger and tasted it. “Is it wine?” she asked. “No,” the boy answered. The teacher touched another drop to her tongue. “Is it champagne?” she asked. “No,” the boy answered. “What is it?” she said. “A puppy!”

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Clear Creek Angus Chinook, MT Mar., 2014 Teddy Crowley 406-395-4962 www.clearcreekangus.com Sitz Angus Harrison & Dillon, MT Jim Sitz 406-683-5277, Bob Sitz 406-685-3360 www.sitzangus.com

Dec. 2013, Mar. 2014

49th Parallel Black Angus Mankota, SASK Mar. 2014 Sale Day Phone 306-478-2229 at Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. Dennis and Betty Baragar 306-625-3676 Master Angus Chinook, MT Mar. 2014 Gene Ryg, 406-357-2265 at Bear Paw Livestock www.masterangus.com R. Math Farms Whitewater, MT Mar. 2014 Bob Math, 406-674-5562 at the ranch

For Sale: 2010 Arctic Cat Wanted to Buy: Farm/Ranch 700 PBX, new tires, winch, property. Sold farm and need grill guard, April Special to relocate. (406) 875-2280. 3-II $5,900! 265-9595. 4-I

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Pop quiz: What do a liquor store and a travel agency have in common? Answer: Gina Simanton. Seventeen years ago, Gina had a short conversation in the waiting room of the eye doctor’s office with the previous owner HARLEM: of the establishment she now calls hers. Gina inquired about purchasing the travel agency, and learned that the deal for the sale Richman Insurance of the liquor store had fallen through. She saw a business owned by a woman who actually ran two enterprises side-by-side and thought, “I can do that.” Thus were born twins to Gina and Scott Simanton: a liquor store and a travel agency in Malta, Montana LEWISTOWN: on September 1, 1996. Snowy Mountain Motors Initially, the two businesses complemented each other very well. When there was a lull in liquor sales, the travel side would be busier and vice verse. As times and trends have changed, however, that is not so much the case, so Gina hired a fullLewistown Rental time employee in the liquor store while Gina operates the travel agency herself. Jessica Short came to work for The Liquor Haven about three years ago, and according to Gina, she’s been a huge asset to the business. Duane Sparks Chevrolet The Liquor Haven is a “State” store. Because Montana is a controlled state for liquor sales, the state provides The Liquor Haven with a franchise contract that allows them to purchase alcohol through CHINOOK: the state, then sell it to bar licensees at posted prices set by the state. The Liquor Haven is different than Jamieson Motors a bar in that no samples or tastings can take place there; there can be no open bottles, unlike other bars American Garage, LLC that sometimes operate similar to a liquor store. The Liquor Haven services all of the bars in Phillips County, plus a few in neighboring counties, TURNER: but, although bar service is the biggest percentage of sales, Gina tries to keep things interesting for walkReed’s Ag Enterprises ~ in customers as well. The overall goal of the company is to provide a great selection at Turner Supply competitive prices, and stay up on new trends and products. Gina is passionate about keeping an expanded wine selection, as well as a line-up of unique gifts, glassware, bottle HAVRE: stoppers, cork cages and the like. As a result of this commitment to service, liquor sales North Star Dodge have more than doubled since the Simantons purchased the business and it continues to increase every year. Custom Collision Repair On the other side of the coin, the travel agency has experienced its own changes and growth since 1996. When Gina purchased the business, the agency was an off-shoot Havre Muffler & Brake of another travel agency in Lewistown, Main Connection Travel. When the parent company changed hands in 2002, Gina chose to exit the current arrangement and Havre Ready Mix, Inc.~ Baltrusch Construction, Inc. continue operations with a new shingle over the door, The Travel Haven. ~Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc. Since that time, in spite of the increase in online travel purchases, The Travel Haven has gained more clients and cemented their trust with Gina. One of the most Pacific Steel & Recycling useful services The Travel Haven offers, in Gina’s opinion, is Amtrak tickets. Purchasing an Amtrak ticket with Gina doesn’t cost more than buying directly from Amtrak, but travelers get the peace of mind knowing their travel agent can help them with any Tilleman Motor Co. difficulties they encounter during their trip. Amtrak is used heavily for short trips from Eastern Montana up the line to Havre, Shelby and beyond, and Gina helps her customers set up their train travel, and can even print tickets right in the office. RUDYARD: The biggest benefit to customers in using a travel agent versus purchasing travel on the internet, according to Gina, is the McNair Furniture personalized service one gets in selecting travel venues. She feels there’s a huge difference between seeing photos the travel agent took themselves at a destination, and seeing Photo-shopped images posted on the internet. Often, travel agents have actually been MALTA: to many of the locations they are selling travel to, and can offer first-hand insight on things like food, popular sights, cabs, shows, Radio Shack Malta and entertainment options. Cruises are a phenomenal vacation, and a travel agent can assist with air reservations to cruise ports, highlight things to do at port stops in Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska and more. By booking trips with a travel agent, travelers can First State Bank get trip advice from someone who knows, someone who can offer solutions based on your budget and interests. For Gina, though, it’s a great feeling to be able to help one of her customers solve a travel dilemma, which is an invaluable Great Northern Hotel & Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel benefit to using a travel agent to book your vacation. Unforeseen difficulties arise, and Gina is there to come up with a solution so her customers can still enjoy the vacation they were expecting. Crossroads Coffee ~ The Travel Haven has an expansive loyal client base built from all over the world, not just from Montana. Many of their Feigel Photo clients come from referrals or even from meeting someone on a vacation they took. They also attend travel conferences in order to stay up on the latest trends and keep on the cutting edge. And that is what it’s all about for Gina…making someone’s dream Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven vacation or honeymoon a reality, and helping them every step of the way there. When the vacation is over, though, everyone has to come back home again, and Gina is passionate about keeping her own Mint Bar home of Malta, Montana successful. To this extent, The Liquor Haven and The Travel Haven give back as much as possible to the schools and the organizations in any of the small towns in the area. Simantons feel it’s important to help keep the organizations R & G Feeds strong in these small communities, so besides the contributions they make to the schools via tournament ads, yearbook ads, etc., they also support things like Ducks Unlimited, Walleyes Unlimited, Friends of the NRA, and especially the Phillips Co. Motor HINSDALE: Sports Association’s racetrack. In past years Gina has also been personally involved with organizations like Partners In Education, Stoughie’s Bar & Grill which is a gradeschool level support organization similar to a PTA. The Travel Haven and The Liquor Haven are members of the Malta Merchants and the Malta Chamber of Commerce, and they consistently support and help with Malta Trails. WOLF POINT: Northern Prairie Auto Sales

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Amping Up the Flavor The flavors that we achieve through our food preparation are divided between perception, science and art. To try to understand the how and why of it all, let’s break it down individually. Perception is an individual opinion formed by the sensations delivered by the taste buds, the olfactory nerves and the mouth feel. Some favored flavor choices such as Piquant (hot chili peppers) and Horseradish are learned over time which suggests that perceptions can change. The taste buds on the tongue are equipped to perceive salty, sweet, sour, bitter and savory, also called umamie. The olfactory nerves identify aromatics such as Garlic, Horseradish and, of course, whatever Mom has cooking on the stove. The mouth feel tells us such things as smooth or gritty, hot or cold. Considering all of this, the more of these senses you can excite, the more flavorful our food will be perceived. Let’s take a well browned piece of toast, slather it with a good layer of butter and a thin coat of your favorite jelly. The warm toast and smooth butter will create a comfortable mouth feel. The browned toast will wake up the olfactory nerves and stimulate the digestive juices. The bread will provide a slightly salty taste and the jelly will open the sweet and savory taste buds, and you have just amped up the flavor of a cold stale piece of plain bread. Science tells us that cooking changes food and different cooking methods change food differently. Some recipes require the addition of acid to achieve the desired result, while others require an alkaline environment, and others require both. Fermenting different foods can create flavors and nutrients that can only be achieved with the help of other living organisms. Sprouting creates a totally new flavor and nutritional profile from the seed that was sprouted. Probably the least understood aspect of amping up our food’s flavor is the effect that glutamate and nucleotides have on flavor. I’m sure you all have heard the brew-ha-ha over MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate). The thing many people don’t realize is that all food contains natural glutamates and nucleotides, more in some and less in others. This is why some food combinations work so well together. Case in point: eat a cheese burger with the cold cheese just laying on top of the burger, then eat one with the cheese melted deeply into the burger. By melting the cheese the glutamates in the cheese are released and meet up with the nucleotides in the burger to propagate a whole new generation of flavors. (You never realized all this was going on in your burger did you?) Foods developed with fermentation like cheese and soy sauce tend to have a greater amount of glutamates. That is why so many of the Chinese dishes utilize fermentation in one way or another. The Chinese have utilized MSG’s flavor enhancing capabilities quite extensively for many years, while we argue over whether it will kill you or not. My experience with MSG is that a light sprinkle will delightfully amp up the flavor of my food, a heavy sprinkle will give me a headache like three glasses of wine would. Moderation solves the problem (at least with the wine). The Art of Cooking comes mostly from experience. Recipes give you guidelines but only experience tells you when to turn the heat up and when to turn it down, when to add ingredients and when to wait, which flavors work together and which flavors don’t. The knowledge of these things is how experienced cooks amp up the flavors in the food they prepare. Some examples: salt has to dissolve in liquid to enhance the flavor of food, and longer cooking increases the flavor. (So, if you salt early don’t add too much.) Salt added to the surface of a steak pulls moisture from the steak to dissolve the salt and then is mostly lost to the grill. (Marinating in a salt brine is a better choice; we’ll do an article on marinating later.) Pepper is best added at the table if you like it for its bite, as cooking mutes its flavor. Most aromatic spices and herbs are best added late in the cooking process, otherwise the flavors will evaporate off. Browning protein (the Maillard reaction) and caramelizing sugar are two different cooking processes that produce a chemical reaction to enhance flavors, and, since sugar burns easily, it should be done with lower temperatures and longer cooking times (350* max). Browning protein works best with dry protein in a small amount of oil at higher temperatures (375 – 400*). Avoid overcrowding as it will rob the heat and steam the meat rather than brown it. French frying is best done in small batches to maintain high temps (375*) and even browning. Temps above 500* burn too quickly and should be avoided, as burnt carbon is cancer-causing. Dirty BBQ grills are the worst offender for this as the burnt food particles left on the grill are picked up by and served with the next meal. Burnt protein (carbon) is a free radical; free radicals are carcinogenic; carcinogens cause cancer; it doesn’t get much clearer than that.

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In early January, I mentioned the epidemic of writer’s block occurring prior to the legislative machinery kicking out intriguing news stories. By the middle of the session there is news everywhere, so the difficulty for reporters is separating the big story of the week from the chaff. Tuesday morning was the first of two days scheduled for floor discussions of Montana’s big spending bill, HB2, and the House chamber was packed with television cameras, microphones and journalists poised to record history. Typically, this is the biggest news day of the session, but this year it flopped.

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Conversely, Republicans come prepared with dozens of amendments trimming the budget. They are not as good at posturing as the Democrats, so their floor speeches are factual and flat. For the GOP to ever be competitive on budget day, we need a Republican accountant who can cry like Sally Struthers while explaining tax impacts on the economy using the velocity

discipline to avoid it. When our economy collapses under the weight of federal debt and failing pensions, every American will scream like a Tom cat passing a urinary stone, but apparently it will take a complete crash for us to begin the path to restoration.

Dreading two action-packed days filled with emptiness, I trudged into the capitol for an early morning Republican caucus. I had packed a double lunch the night before because the only thing worse than suffering through a full day of meaningless posturing, was doing so while hungry. Word swept through the room a deal had been cut with the Democrats. If Republicans did not offer any amendments, neither would they and suddenly our two-day marathon might be finished in an hour. The gavel This was my fourth go-round with HB2 and typically, pounded launching a tirade of warm and fuzzy floor speeches legislators are quick to the microphone with lots of posturing and with both parties praising each other for their bipartisan efforts. vocalizing, but very little production. Imagine being trapped in It stretched into a nauseating 80 minutes. a room with a bunch of Tom cats trying to pass bladder stones Here is the scoop on HB2: In the form it left the and you will have the proper picture. (Those of you unfamiliar House, HB2 spends about 1.2 percent more for the upcoming with Tom cat behavior should substitute “water belly steer” biennium than the last one. I would have preferred actual cuts, for a similar analogy.) I dread this part of my job. Normally, but such was impossible with this legislature and this governor. each one of HB2’s five sections is brought individually before Because this first House vote is mostly procedural, the vote was the entire chamber for discussion with the Democrats offering unanimous, so HB2 now moves to the Senate. When it comes endless amendments increasing spending. The limit where they back from the Senate is when the true and final fight begins, but no longer feel charitable giving away your money, simply has we all seem to be ignoring the two elephants in the living room. never been reached, so it may not actually exist. With tears First, Montana’s pension system is $4 billion out of balance and quivering voices they passionately offer sacrifice after and is not addressed in HB2. Second, our federal government sacrifice which costs them nothing. Because of rule 61-39, (61 is broke, yet 44 percent of our budget is federal funds. There Republicans, 39 Democrats), they are rarely successful. is a reckoning coming and I no longer think we have the self-

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Dear Dave, My daughter is 14, and she was recently offered a steady weekend modeling job. Do you have any advice on how to handle the money she earns? ~Cynthia Dear Cynthia,

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In terms of investing some of the money she’ll make, a Roth IRA would be pretty cool. You would have to oversee it, of course, and you’d have to file a tax return, but starting something like this when she’s 14 would help set her up for some serious money later. I think the biggest thing, however, is to make sure you create lots of teachable moments for this young lady. There are three areas every child should learn about when it comes to finances: spending, saving and giving. If she’s working and earning money, she should be able to spend a little and enjoy the fruits of her labors—within reason, of course. Saving for the short term might include putting money aside for a car or even college. Longterm goals would include the Roth IRA, so she would have a head start on being able to retire with some dignity one day. Then you should always make sure to give some. Whether it’s tithing to your church or finding other good causes, giving helps others and it’s good for the giver. When we give, it helps us realize that we’re not the center of the universe. It also makes us a little more Christlike. This is a phenomenal opportunity for your daughter. It’s also a great chance for you, as a parent, to involve her in the process and teach her important lessons that will last a lifetime! ~Dave Dear Dave, When should a couple think about creating a family trust? ~Angie

Now's Your Chance To Save! Remodeling. Huge discounts! Lowest Prices on New units! Sergers, leather machines, comm. and indust. units, stands, cases, threads Embroidery products. Joe's Sewing Dear Angie, Machine Center, 813 9th St. S., A family trust can take different shapes. Couples with young kids sometimes consider Great Falls, 406-727-8412 4-I creating a trust in the event that they both die unexpectedly. In these situations, a family trust would be managed for the care of minor children. Some people also create trusts for the purpose of avoiding estate taxes. These trusts aren’t as common, because you don’t have to worry about estate tax problems unless you have assets in excess of $5 million, based on current law. But to be honest, Angie, I can’t think of a situation where you’d want to create a family trust to manage money while you’re alive. Unless, of course, it contains some kind of estate planning implications. ~Dave Wanted: 300 amp Arc welder (stick welder). Call 406-265-4741. 3-II Rodeo: Make Plans to attend the Great Northern Rodeo this July. Mark your calendars now for Friday, July 19th & Saturday, July 20th. For more info, call 390-5060 or 390-0871. 4-I

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Westside Sports and Malta Marine, 210 Hwy 2 W., Malta has boats, fishing, hunting and camping supplies. Stop in and check it out. 406-654-1611. 3-II

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April 3, 2013

Eastern Montana Properties

The market we are experiencing for agricultural land and successful small businesses is strong. If you are or have considered selling your property or business, now may be the time, we are getting them sold! Give Russell a call to discuss your particular situation; it doesn’t cost anything to explore the possibilities.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

Keystone Pipeline & Bakken driven growth expected, owner wishes to retire. Bulk fuel plant & full service gas station with car wash. Business, real estate and equipment. $295,000

CENTRAL MONT. 5 BEDROOM HOME Lots of room, attached garage, mountain views, minutes to Lewistown easy drive to Bozeman, Great Falls or Billings. Broker owned. $139,000 PRICE REDUCED to $129,000

NEW LISTING!

BLOOMFIELD AREA CROPLAND 640 acres total, +/- 519 tillable, Two contiguous 1/2 Sections, county road access. Could possibly sell the two tracts separately. First time on the market in approximately 80 years. This won’t last long, don’t miss this rare opportunity!

ROOSEVELT COUNTY

BUFFALO CREEK COUNTRY HOME +/- 4.25 acres, Larger home, needs TLC, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, highway access, school bus & mail route. If you need lots of room and have some DIY skills, this one is for you! +/- 10 miles north of Circle, Montana. $139,000

305 W. SAND CRK. +/- 20 acres. Very nice home, detached 3 car garage/shop, barn, storage building, Butler building, new well drilled in 2011, on school bus and mail route, +/- 4 south west of Vida, Montana. $217,000

LD!

NEW LISTING!

160 acres, close to town good access.

UNION ROAD 40 +/- 40 acres grass, utilities close by, year round county road access, daily mail delivery, +/- 8 miles from Circle, Montana. $100,000

TONGUE RIVER 22 +/- 22 acres +/- 5 miles south of Miles City, great location for new home, barn & animals with the ability to grow trees, garden, hay, etc $159,900

ding! CHARMING TWO STORY HOME n e P DRY ASH CREEK 40 le Recently updated, First time on the market in 50 plus Sa

years! +/- 42 fenced grass acres with highway access, utilities and stock water well. School bus route and daily mail delivery. +/- 4 miles from Circle, Montana. $135,000

open kitchen, dinning & living room areas, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, quiet corner lot in Circle. $89,900

Russell Pederson - 406.939.2501 384 MT HWY 200 West, Circle, MT 59215

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