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For Sale: 2005 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab, new tires, bed liner, excellent condition! 406-7278412 or 406-750-0797. 4-I:5-I 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 406-453-7299 Big Sky Pipe And Design, Great Falls. Call Today and Ask for our free catalog. Visit Us Online http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html/ 4-II

Invest your tax return into years of enjoyment. Purchase a Bernina...They're made to create! Bearly Square Quilting, 265-4424 4-I For Sale: Standing at Stud "Miami Blase" Stakes winning TB Stallion. For more info call 406-658-2157 or 654-1482. 4-II

For Sale: 2012 hay closeout. 5 tons 1st alfalfa & 36 bales WW straw. All for $500. (406) 367-5445. 4-I

Colorado Blue Spruce: 8ft-10ft landscaping trees, balled & burlapped. Excellent quality. $120-$150. Makes a good privacy barrier or shelter belt. Kalispell area. 406-257-0977. 4-I

Collision Repair: 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. 4-II

For Sale: 50' John Deere 9350 hoe drills, mint condition, open to offers. (306)2973559, (406)390-6412. 4-II For Sale: Step out your back door and on to the golf course from this newly constructed home on 1.47+/-acres! Granite countertops, fireplace, beautiful wood doors & trim throughout, full length rear deck and additional storage space for your golf cart. Asking $289,000, (146EM6) 406-654-2273, missouririverrealty.com 4-II

For Sale: Westside Sports & Malta Marine business is for sale with every kind of hunting and fishing supplies, including firearms, ammunition and fishing/hunting licensing. Asking $165,000 (209MW6) Includes business & Westside Sports inventory, no real estate. 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 4-II For Sale: Five 2007 Freightliner Columbias. Call Precision Truck & Trailer , 1-888-453-4563 or visit www.precisiontt.com 4-I

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

For Sale: 2004 Ford F-250, ext. cab, 4x4, 6.0 litre diesel with all upgrades completed, 150,000 miles, $10,995 OBO. Call (406) 654-7005. 4-II

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

Thanks for reading! See pg 10 to place an ad! Classified Rates: Classified, $10 up to 8 lines $1 per line each add’l 13 lines maximum. $5 bold, $5 boxed Runs two issues.

Need Roofing? Curt. 406-357-3161.

Call For Sale: 17" Show Saddle, 4-II ornate floral tool work, dark auburn, silver on pommel, For Sale: Brand new, in the back of seat, all skirting & box, Remington model 700 stirrups, like new, burgundy - 300 ultra mag with scope. brown seat. Great condition, Has a charcoal grey synthetic stored inside and oiled stock. Asking $650. Can regularly. 406-230-2729. 4-I deliver to the Chinook area from Idaho the first week in For Sale: 1985 C600 Ford June. Call 208-743-2031. 4-I Cabover truck, W D45 Allis Chalmers w/ 6 ft. rotary mower. Cushman, track type FBR with hyd. blade, all season Fort Benton machine. Backhoe buckets, Realty underground cable plow. South of Malta. Approx 18,900 acres - 11,900 acres deeded plus 7,000 Call 406-873-4780. 4-II acres of State & BLM Leases. Includes 650 acres irrigated, 3,500 acres CRP

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& 1,600 acres dry cropland, Home, Shop, Storage, Barn, & Corrals. $6,350,000.

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 Commerical building w/ over 2800 sqft +/- can be anything! On Hwy Frontage on just under 1 acre. Updated building formally a vet clinic, recption area could be on ebusiness and over head door could be another you decide! Situated on the edge of Fort Benton just outside city limits. This deserves a look! $160,000 New Commercial Property Approx 2500 sq ft building featuring a retail area, cold storage, plus partially fenced rear yard for security. Great Location in Central Business District. 1418 Main Fort Benton $75,000

Call Mark Pyrak at (406) 788-9280 www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

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 For Sale: 2009 Case IH Sprayer 4420, 100 ft. boom, foam marker, new tires, 1200 gallon SS tank, Viper Pro, Aim Command, Smarttrax, Accuboom, Autoboom, Precision Truck & Trailer, 1-888-453-4563. 4-I

THINGS TO KNOW:

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. Apr. 26 & 27, Fri. & Sat.: 42nd ANNUAL ANTIQUE AND COLLECTOR SWAP MEET, by Montana Pioneer & Classic Club (Skunkwagon Chap.), Great Falls Expo Park. Open to Public Fri. April 26, 12-6pm, Sat. April 27, 8-6pm. April 29, Mon.: TASTE OF JAZZ, Havre High School. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 7:30pm. Tickets $5 adults, $4 students and seniors, $16 entire family! Price includes homemade pies & desserts, coffee and soda. Proceeds are used for scholarships for band and choir students. 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).

Call Paradise Valley Greenhouse for all your bedding plants, hanging planters, vegetable plants and Mother's Day planters! East of Chinook, Call 399-3298 for directions. 4-I

For Sale: 1974 Marlette 14x68 trailer house, $1,800. Call 406-376-3223 evenings. 4-II For Sale: 32', 9-inch spacing, Kirschmann hoe drills. 4-plex or tandem hitch, acriplant points, some spare parts, excellent condition. $850. 406-228-9439. 4-II Call Tarzan Tree for Statewide renovations, thinning and fuels reductions. 2706 or 399-0913.

Trimming shelterbelt forestry hazardous 406-6543-II:6-I

July 19 & 20, Fri. & Sat.: GREAT NORTHERN RODEO, during the Great Northern Fair in Havre, Mt. Mark your 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. Paddle Fishing opens May 1st. Check out the new rods in stock at JR's Tackle Shop in Harlem! Montana company based out of Anaconda. Call (406) 353-4850 or 2478. 4-I For Sale: great investment opportunity in Sunburst! 4 Lots & 3 bdrm/1bath house. Live in and build on vacant lots. Great potential! (406) 937-6645. 4-I 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 Machine Center, 813 9th St. S., Great Falls, 406-727-8412. 4-I

Pete James & Sons Fencing: Reasonable rates. Woven wire or barb wire. Call 406383-4440 or 390-2466. 4-I

For Sale: '93 Big Foot overhead camper with AC, fully contained 9.5 ft. long, will deal. Call 406383-4440 or 390-2466. 4-I

April 17, 2013......................................................................... Volume XI Issue 8................................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 5 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.

Bowser Brewing Company

Business efforts, we reward With them, we patronize Evan has a taproom. It’s called free enterprise.

Hey! Looking for a good For Sale: Certified Vida building mover?? Call Dale Spring wheat. Call Maloney Freitag 654-1123 or Dan Liese Bros., Chris 379-2399, 399379-2320. Prompt, experienced, 2157 or Randy 379-2235. 4-I competitive pricing. 4-II

Does it taste of corporate brew? Private ventures get the ice? Is it a search to tether folks to a gambling device?

Innovation he has placed. His life, he did invest. This atmosphere’s created, Who would have ever guessed…

With reasons rather clear, Never were they faint, Should a gallery be taxed for those who cannot paint?

That legislation sought to be, It was introduced. Bowser’s taxed a hundred grand on the product, he produced.

Push this all aside And now see what is involved His brewing is a craft Come and see how it evolved.

This bill’s a putrid document It looms just as a vulture It is attacking Bowser’s and Montana agriculture.

Choices made with alcohol, Abide by every rule Here is a different atmosphere at every table, every stool.

Does it represent constituents? Does it represent the land? Does it represent the green from some Mafiaatic hand?

Between noon and 8 p.m Tuck a ten spot in your trousers While free enterprise exists, Head on down to Bowser’s.

Hear the music of legendary performer, Chuck Fulcher, every Thursday evening from 5-8. That’s at Bowser’s Brewing Company, 1826 10th Ave. South, Great Falls, Montana.

APRIL 2013

It’s April and National Poetry Month. A time for all poets to try With wit, humor, pathos and joy in their hearts To see if their word songs will fly, To see if the lessons of life are worthwhile, If insights are mildly profound, Which stories are funny or tragic or sad, What feelings will touch common ground. You don’t need to publish or write a whole book Or get up on stage to declare; Just keep track of matters important to you And maybe, sometimes, you can share. There’ll be only one soul exactly like yours, There’ll never be someone the same And when friends or family try to recall. There’s more than a picture or name.

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

Wanted: Summer pasture for 40-100 pairs. Prefer within 100 miles of Havre, Mt. (406) 395-4501 4-II Saddle Butte Custom Smoking, Open 9-5 Monday through Friday, 265-8537. 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

For Sale: INDIAN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Buckskin ~ Saddles ~~~USA Made Schrade~~~ USA Old Timer Knives Knife/Scissor Sharpening Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x Auction: Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Summer 2013 Auction Guide. Book your Auction Now! Chris Gellner, 701.388.8200. 4-II

Money Talks

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

Teach Your children Well: Basic Financial educaTion (ParT i) Even before your children can count, they already know something about money: it’s what you have to give the ice cream man to get a cone, or put in the slot to ride the rocket ship at the grocery store. So, as soon as your children begin to handle money, start teaching them how to handle it wisely. Making allowances Giving children allowances is a good way to begin teaching them how to save money and budget for the things they want. How much you give them depends in part on what you expect them to buy with it and how much you want them to save. Some parents expect children to earn their allowance by doing household chores, while others attach no strings to the purse and expect children to pitch in simply because they live in the household. A compromise might be to give children small allowances coupled with opportunities to earn extra money by doing chores that fall outside their normal household responsibilities. When it comes to giving children allowances: • Set parameters. Discuss with your children what they may use the money for and how much should be saved. • Make allowance day a routine, like payday. Give the same amount on the same day each week. • Consider “raises” for children who manage money well. Take it to the bank Piggy banks are a great way to start teaching children to save money, but opening a savings account in a “real” bank introduces them to the concepts of earning interest and the power of compounding. While children might want to spend all their allowance now, encourage them (especially older children) to divide it up, allowing them to spend some immediately, while insisting they save some toward things they really want but can’t afford right away. Writing down each goal and the amount that must be saved each week toward it will help children learn the difference between short-term and long-term goals. As an incentive, you might want to offer to match whatever children save toward their long-term goals. shopping sense Television commercials and peer pressure constantly tempt children to spend money. But children need guidance when it comes to making good buying decisions. Teach children how to compare items by price and quality. When you’re at the grocery store, for example, explain why you might buy a generic cereal instead of a name brand. By explaining that you won’t buy them something every time you go to a store, you can lead children into thinking carefully about the purchases they do want to make. Then, consider setting aside one day a month when you will take children shopping for themselves. This encourages them to save for something they really want rather than buying on impulse. For “big-ticket” items, suggest that they might put the items on a birthday or holiday list. Don’t be afraid to let children make mistakes. If a toy breaks soon after it’s purchased, or doesn’t turn out to be as much fun as seen on TV, eventually children will learn to make good choices even when you’re not there to give them advice. earning and handling income Older children (especially teenagers) may earn income from part-time jobs after school or on weekends. Particularly if this money supplements any allowance you give them, wages enable children to get a greater taste of financial independence. Earned income from part-time jobs might be subject to withholdings for FICA and federal and/or state income taxes. Show your children how this takes a bite out their paychecks and reduces the amount they have left over for their own use. creating a balanced budget With greater financial independence should come greater fiscal responsibility. Older children may have more expenses, and their extra income can be used to cover at least some of those expenses. To ensure that they’ll have enough to make ends meet, help them prepare a budget. To develop a balanced budget, children should first list all their income. Next, they should list routine expenses, such as pizza with friends, money for movies, and (for older children) gas for the car. (Don’t include things you will pay for.) Finally, subtract the expenses from the income. If they’ll be in the black, you can encourage further saving or contributions to their favorite charity. If the results show that your children will be in the red, however, you’ll need to come up with a plan to address the shortfall. To help children learn about budgeting: • Devise a system for keeping track of what’s spent • Categorize expenses as needs (unavoidable) and wants (can be cut) • Suggest ways to increase income and/or reduce expenses 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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One night as I was busy scurrying around the kitchen, I told them both to say their blessings without me. I took a moment to watch them as they both squeezed their eyes tightly shut over folded hands. As my four-year-old finished, her threeyear-old sister kept on praying. Another minute or two passed before she lifted her head, looked at her plate, and in an indignant voice said, “Hey! My peas are still here!”

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

Praying for Peas Years ago when my two girls were small, they were taught how to say their blessing before eating their meal.

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R. Math Farms Whitewater, MT Mar. 2014 Bob Math, 406-674-5562 at the ranch Bowles J5 Reds Chinook, MT Apr. 2014 Sale Day Phone, 406-228-9306 at Glasgow Stockyards Home 406-357-3125, Jim 406-539-3100, Brady 406-539-2102 Northern Premier Angus Chinook, MT Apr. 2014 406-379-2373 at Bear Paw Livestock Nissen Angus Chinook, MT Private Treaty Jeff at 406-357-2643 or Patty at 357-3534 www.nissenangus.com

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: 2 PTO Irrigation pumps. Call for prices, 357-2211. 4-I For Sale: 2011, Arctic Cat 425, 4x4, Automatic, winch, 300 miles, red, 265-9595. 4-I For Sale: '73 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, exc. condition., strong 460 engine. '80 F150 2wd 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. 4-II Buying Scrap Metals and Batteries. Copper, Brass, Radiators, Cell Phones, Circuit Boards, Air Conditioners, Computers, Motors, Ballasts, Monel, Carbide, Catalytic 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

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Paddle Fishing opens May 1st. Check out the new rods in stock at JR's Tackle Shop in Harlem! Montana company based out of Anaconda. Call (406) 353-4850 or 2478. 4-II For Sale: 1976 CJ5 Jeep, Custom built for Off Road Racing, 401 engine, MSD electric start ignition, specialty racing tires, all performance under the hood, Holley carburetor, aluminum radiator, custom roll cage, custom seat, air cleaner for helmet. Call 406-861-5895. To see pictures plus 25+ years of tools, equipment and parts, visit www.facebook.com/ groups/194271580717010. 4-I:7-II

Small Businesses...Keeping Montana Strong!

Just like “It takes a community to raise a child”, it takes small businesses to strengthen a community. Without loyal communityminded businesses, many Montana towns would be nothing more than a happy memory. These dedicated companies consistently provide jobs, industry, donations and volunteer services to the patrons who support them. They know that without a healthy economy in their town, their own companies will suffer, so they give back faithfully....When you see them be sure to say, “Thanks!”

Supporting the communities we work in... MULTI-CITY: Ezzie’s Wholesale HARLEM: Richman Insurance LEWISTOWN: Snowy Mountain Motors

Bill Baltrusch Construction, Inc. Havre Ready-Mix, Inc. Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Just like the hub of a wheel, Bill Baltrusch Construction, Inc. serves as a hub for construction projects taking place in a wide radius of Havre, Mont., and has since 1952 when Bill and Otto Baltrusch first formed the company. Soon after, they Duane Sparks Chevrolet made a parallel purchase of two complementing companies, Havre Ready-Mix, Inc. and Havre Sand and Gravel, Inc. CHINOOK: Offering a wide variety of construction services and specialty services for Jamieson Motors both the private and public sector, BBCI and its two affiliate companies have a long history of production and sales of Asphalt Hot Mix, Ready Mix Concrete, American Garage, LLC Sand and Gravel Aggregates and Construction Services to a wide variety of vendors TURNER: throughout Montana, North and South Dakota and Wyoming. BBCI is also Reed’s Ag Enterprises ~ actively engaged in contract construction of highways, roads, parking lots, Turner Supply subdivisions developing oil and gas sites and numerous other public and private projects involving those materials. The energy construction side of HAVRE: BBCI has been involved in the development and reclamation of oil and gas North Star Dodge sites for energy companies for several years. Custom Collision Repair BBCI also has had a long history of working with the old Great Northern Railroad, Burlington Northern and the current Burlington Northern Havre Muffler & Brake Santa Fe Railroad providing numerous services including track bed construction in MT, WY, ND Havre Ready Mix, Inc.~ & SD, building intermodal sites, snow removal, Baltrusch Construction, Inc. building new tracks and closing of the Vista tunnel ~Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc. at Whitefish, MT, train derailment services (60 ton, 45 ton, and 18 ton Cranes), Excavators, Pacific Steel & Recycling Dozers, Semi Trucks and Trailers, hot asphalt paving and maintenance of the various BNSF yards and parking facilities. Tilleman Motor Co. BBCI’s corporate and administrative offices are located at 1633 US Highway #2 in Havre, Montana. This site also contains the Ready Mix Concrete batching plant, equipment repair and RUDYARD: maintenance shops. BBCI’s main mining operations (crushers, wash plant, screening plants & McNair Furniture hot asphalt plant) are located in close proximity to the base operation in Havre. There is no question that Havre has benefited from Baltrusch Construction’s presence there. MALTA: Radio Shack Malta Besides maintaining a work force of between 20 and 30 seasonal and full time employees between the three companies, the businesses contribute significantly to the economy of Havre in their First State Bank giving efforts, especially to charities and projects that their employees partake in personally, in addition to large donations made to a couple of the churches in town. They heavily support Great Northern Hotel & organizations that help children, and enjoy doing anything that assists new businesses starting Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel up. Over the years, those donations have gone to things like the Havre Softball Complex, Lohman Motorsports Complex, Cleveland Ranch Rodeo, Men’s Slow Pitch, Havre Lions Club, Crossroads Coffee ~ Feigel Photo Havre Youth Baseball, Walleyes Unlimited, Shriners, Boys and Girls Clubs of both Havre and Rocky Boy, MSU-Northern Rodeo Club, Little Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven Rockies Bible Camp, Great Northern Fairgrounds, Bear Paw Bowmen, and a kids Bible Camp held at Hungry Horse each year. Sometimes the Mint Bar contributions are in the form of free or discounted construction work, sometimes contributions are strictly financial. The bottom line is Bill R & G Feeds Baltrusch still works six days a week at the business he started all those HINSDALE: years ago, and through his companies he plans to continue to help Havre Stoughie’s Bar & Grill and the Hi-Line remain a good place to live and work for young and old. Lewistown Rental

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I Buy Books! No collection too large or too small. Call 406-781-0101. 4-I:6-II Help Wanted: Full-Time qualified automotive or semi truck technician. Competitive starting wage DOE w/ benefits. Must be ASE Certified or willing to become certified. Full job description on file. American Garage is an equal opportunity employer. Applications available at American Garage - 40440 US Highway 2 East in Chinook or call (406) 357-4201. 4-II 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

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We Buy Antiques! One item or a household, give us a call! Virgelle Mercantile, celebrating 100 years in 2012. 1-800426-2926 or 378-3110. 4-II

You can be in two places at once with 2924 Millennium Executive Office Suites. Offering services from a virtual office to a furnished office and conference rooms. Billings, MT. 406-373-7094. 4-I

SEUBERT

Wanted: Expiring CRP land to lease for hay. Call 406383-4440 or 390-2466. 4-I

The Swap Shop is a Pawn Broker carrying a great variety of things, kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.'s. and much more. Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point, Mt. 406-653-1410. 4-II

INSURANCE, INC.

Wanted: Good running condition small engine with in-line automatic transmission, can be out of any small car or pickup, 406-262-5008. 4-I

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Our company has great hail rates and quick binding authority for your crops! 234 Front Street l P.O. Box 902 l Shelby, Montana 59474 406-434-5211 l 1-800-585-5212

Russ Seubert, Agent 406-434-5506 - Home

Real Estate: Check out this week's ad on page 3 to see our latest listings. You can also see up to date information at fbrealty.com 4-II

For Sale: American Pitbull Puppies UKC registered RLC registered Purple Ribbon Bred, price is $1,700 - $2,000. 2 males, 2 females left. Call 406-2301882 or 406-230-2099. Will deliver in Montana or deduct delivery expenses off price if you choose to pick them up. 4-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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For Sale: 2010 Dodge Challenger SE, white, 36,000 miles. Call for price, 265-5428. 4-II

See Lewistown Honda-PolarisKawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-823- 0226 or visit our web site at www. lewistownhonda.com. 4-II

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For Sale: 14 piece Pier 1 Medici glass and metal table set, $500. 399-7150. 4-II Swap Meet: Montana Pioneer & Classic Club (Skunkwagon Chapter) 42nd Annual Antique and Collector Car Swap Meet, Great Falls Expo Park. Open to Public Friday, April 26, 12-6pm, Saturday, April 27, 8-6pm. 4-II

Bill’s Food

Corner

Dig right in to our newest regular guest column! Bill Hake invites you to test his recipes and his theories and tell us what you think. And he takes “requests”!

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A long, long time ago my banker told me, “Bill, if you don’t leave room in your budget for beer it won’t work.” So I took his advice then, and we’ll exercise that same principle with today’s recipe. In some of my past columns I have railed against sugars and simple carbohydrates with good justification. However, in a limited way they represent “the beer in the budget”. A limited amount of sweet helps keep the cravings under control and those of us who fight the battle of the bulge know full well that hunger is our worst enemy. So, I have developed a bar that is loaded with flavor to satisfy the sweet tooth and also contains some good nutrition for the body. If you don’t like coconut, though, you might as well stop reading right here because you won’t like this recipe. In honor of Tricia’s Trader’s tenth anniversary we’ll name these bars…

T. T.’s Coconut Bars

Before you put the recipe together, line an insulated 9x13x2 cake pan with heavy duty foil. It makes a nice sling to lift the cake out of the pan whole. If you spray the cake pan first with a light film of cooking oil it will hold the foil in place and lift out easier. Also spray the foil to release the cake. Then set your oven at 325*. 1 pkg - sweetened coconut flakes (14 oz.) 1 1/3 cups - Angel food cake mix, dry (You can use any box cake mix to make these bars. My favorites are Angel Food and Red Velvet.) In a food processor, pulse the coconut (about 10 – 2 second pulses) to break up the coconut. In a 2 quart bowl mix the coconut and cake mix then set aside. 6 eggs (large) 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 tsp. Coconut extract 1 can (15 oz.) Coco Lopaz cream of coconut (not coconut milk). You can find it in the mixed drink section at the grocery store or the liquor store. Break your eggs and add the next 3 items into a separate bowl and blend with electric mixer until well blended. Then add to the coconut mix and stir until well blended. Pour into prepared cake pan and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Test the cake with a toothpick. If it doesn’t appear to be done, shut the oven off and let the cake sit in the oven for another 15 minutes or until it tests done. Now to explain some precautions: egg whites burn easily, so that is why the insulated cake pan and the cooler oven. Even then the top will get very brown, so I put some plain water in a spray bottle and spritz the top after 15 and 45 minutes, which helps cool the egg whites and keeps them from getting too brown. After the cake cools a little, it will need an icing so I’ll give you my favorite. 6 oz. Vanilla almond bark 2 oz. Butter 2 Tbsp. Half-and-half or cream 1 tsp. Coconut extract Add all four to a glass bowl and microwave at 1 minute intervals until the almond bark melts and you can stir to blend. Go slow with your heat because the almond bark burns easily. Spread the icing on the cake with a pastry brush or the back of a spoon and let it cool to harden. I have my best luck when I let the cake cool completely before I cut it into bars. If you cut it warm it tends to pull apart. If you use a white cake mix you could call them “T. T.’s Honkies” If you use a chocolate cake mix you could call them “T. T.’s Brownies” If you use a red velvet cake mix you could call them “T. T.’s Injuns”

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Red & Black Simmental & Sim/Angus

Bull Sale May 2 • Glasgow Stockyards

Lunch at noon • Sale starts at 1 p.m. 40 Head Solid • 35 Head Solid Red 50 Black Head Black 15 Head Solid Red Composite

yeARlINg BullS Thick – Meaty – Moderate Framed – Easy Calving A. I. Sires Represented Black Angus – New Standard & Rito Revenue Red Angus – Gangster & Code Red Black Simmental – Club King, Ranch Hand & Dual Focus Red Simmental – Beef Maker

“Breeding Simmentals since 1969”

Nelson Ranch Floyd Nelson, Jr. (406) 228-2024 • cell 263-5251 PO Box 254 • Glasgow, MT 59230

Don Nelson (406) 367-5261 • cell 263-5261 Tampico Rt. • Glasgow, MT 59230

For Sale: 2005 Ford F250 HD 6.0 diesel 4x4, extended cab 4 dr, tinted windows, cloth interior, long bed, automatic w/ tow package, 112k miles, solid truck. I just don't have a reason to drive it anymore. Glasgow 406-2601634, leave message. 4-I:5-II

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

For Sale: 2012 Huskvarna TXC 250, 4 stroke dirt bike, clean, low miles, Call for price, 406-265-9595. 4-II

For Sale: 2012 Ford Escape, 6,800 miles, excellent condition. Asking $26,500. For more info, call 406-390-9994. 4-II

For Sale: 2010 Arctic Cat 700 PBX, new tires, winch, grill guard, April Special $5,900! 265-9595. 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

Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

Those are the Rules

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City kids do not know the rules about corral gates, or so I learned in vet school while on call to a dairy farm. We five vet students followed the clinician across the driveway to the big corral gate leading to the dairy barn. Wired to the top pipe was a handmade metal sign which read, “KEEP OFF THE GATE—VET STUDENTS TOO.” I am uncertain as to how this rule was enforced, but based on the bold font; I figured the dairy farmer meant it. On the trip back to the university, I explained the gate swing-versus-sag rule to my city-kid colleagues in case they ever saw a gate without a sign. It is important to know the rules. Our constitutional republic is a nation of rules enacted after securing the consent of the governed. This unique American experiment in freedom and self-governance has bestowed more good upon humanity in our short 236 years than the cumulative effort of all the world’s other governments. In times of turmoil, these rules have served us well as demonstrated in Montana’s Senate Chamber on Friday, April 4th. Here is the story from the beginning. Montana enacted same-day voter registration rules in 2005. Treasure State Democrats have masterfully used this rule to pad victories by bussing loads of will-work-for-food constituents and college students to the polls. Republicans scream, but those are the rules. Since 2005, Montana Republican legislators have repeatedly attempted to change the closing date of voter registration to the Friday prior to the election. In addition to lessening Election Day chaos, this could weaken the electoral advantage the Democrats gained in 2005. Every legislative effort has been either repulsed by Democrats controlling the opposing chamber or been vetoed by the Democrat governor. The Republicans scream, but those are the rules. During this 63rd legislative session, Senate Republicans passed referendum SB405 again changing the registration

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.

deadline to the Friday before Election Day. As a referendum, this decision will bypass the governor’s veto and go direct to a vote of the people. Because Republicans control both legislative chambers, success is likely and this makes the Democrats scream, but those are the rules. SB405 was up for its third and final vote on Friday, April 4th; the day of a looming transmittal deadline. It either passed from the Senate to the House on Friday, or it was dead legislation. Senate Democrats knew they could not stop SB405 with votes, so they arranged for one of their members, Senator Augare, to be absent and made plans to make a motion for a “Call of the Senate” when their chamber convened. This puts the Senate in a lockdown mode until the missing Senator could be found and forcibly delivered to the chamber. This would run out the clock on the 71st legislate day thereby killing SB405 without a vote. The Senate Republicans screamed, but those are the rules. Senate Republican leadership recessed, strategized, and conferred with legislative legal staff for possible options. Senate President Essmann re-convened the session, verbally opened and then skimmed through the “Motions” section of the agenda without calling on the Democrat Floor Leader Sesso who was frantically waving his microphone so as to move a “Call of the Senate”. Under Mason’s Rules, the chair of every meeting has the prerogative of recognizing who may speak, so President Essmann simply did not recognize Senator Sesso. The Senate Democrats screamed, but those are the rules. SB405 quickly passed third reading 28-0 and is now headed to the House. Montana voters will likely see it on their next ballot, so ultimately they will decide if the Friday before Election Day is the proper deadline for voter registration. Here is my point. America’s founders established a phenomenal system of organized checks and balances. Disputes, discussions and debates may appear chaotic when viewed from the outside, but those are the rules.

DAVE SAYS:

Who Is Dave Ramsey?

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers – The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace Revisited and More Than Enough. In them, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others. * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Dear Dave, Is there ever a time you should dip into emergency fund savings in order to pay off your home early? ~Eric Dear Eric,

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The only time I would advise this is when your emergency fund is too big, and you have a very small amount left to pay on the house. Keep in mind that your emergency fund should be three to six months of expenses, not three to six months of income. Besides, paying off the house doesn’t fall into the category of an emergency. The fact that you have to pay for your house doesn’t catch anyone by surprise. I understand it can be very tempting to throw a bunch of money at your house, get rid of the mortgage payments, and own it outright. But I wouldn’t drain my emergency fund to make it happen—even if it meant being completely debt-free sooner. Life happens, and the moment you write that big check and weaken your emergency fund, the central unit will go out, the roof will spring a leak, or you’ll have major repair issues with a vehicle. When you do things like that, you’re just begging for Murphy to come visit. And that’s not my definition of financial peace! ~Dave Dear Dave, My husband and I have a baby and are trying to live on a budget and pay off about $14,000 in debt. He wants to spend $100 a month for a date night, but I think this is too much under the circumstances. I’m a stay-at-home mom right now, and after taxes he makes about $3,200 a month. What do you think? ~Ashley Dear Ashley, You win on this one. If you’d told me you guys make $150,000 a year, then I’d say he was being completely reasonable. But with your income and a lot of debt to boot, it sounds like he’s just looking for an outlet to spend some money. The good thing is you’re working together and beginning to take this personal finance thing seriously. You’re just a little bit apart on the particulars in this area. I think you back this amount down to $40 or $50 for now. That’s plenty for a reasonable dinner and perhaps a baby sitter for a couple of hours. If you have family or friends nearby, you might not have to figure baby-sitting expenses into the equation at all. Keep in mind, too, that going out on a date doesn’t have to mean spending money. Years ago, when my wife and I were broke, we did tons of stuff that didn’t cost a dime. Picnics in the park or a pretty hike through the woods are great ways to spend time together while keeping the pocketbook in your pocket. Be creative and make sure you find ways to have “us” time on a regular basis. But you’re right on this one, Ashley. You can go out and have plenty of fun together without spending a lot of money! ~Dave For Sale: Funk Angus Ranch has for Sale Private Treaty yearling Angus bulls. Call Gary or Roxann, 406-392-5777. 4-I 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

Wanted: Looking for someone to do carpentry work. (406) 262-5008. 4-I

For Sale: 2009 Case IH Sprayer 4420, 100 ft. boom, foam marker, new 380/90R46 tires, 1200 gallon SS tank, Viper Pro, Aim Command, Smarttrax, Accuboom, Autoboom. Precision Truck & Trailer, 1-888-453-4563 4-II 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 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 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 For Sale: Outstanding set of yearling Black Angus heifers. 45 head. Heifers have been given Bangs vacc. and prebreeding shot. If interested call 406-379-2660. 4-I Come in & Check out the new selection of tools perfect for Spring projects! Chainsaws, drills, etc! Leon's Buy & Sell, 262-7722. 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: Round bale feeders for horses, light duty. $200 ea. (406)262-5008. 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

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