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For Sale: Kirby vaccuum, self propelled, includes all attachments and shampooer. Good condition. Price negotiable. 406-353-4602. 5-II

ATTENTION: The Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma will be opening May 15th! Afternoons only, 1:00-4:30pm or call for appts. 406-739-4361. Many items 1/2 price! 5-I

For Sale: Crust Buster hoe drill, 40 ft., 12 inch spacings. Lawrence Miller, 406-3572371. 5-I

For Sale: OEM Hood for a 2000 Chevy Silverado K2500. $225. Call Custom Collision Repair, Havre, 406-265-8492. 5-II

Must Sell ASAP! $1,900 OBO Price Reduced! For Sale: 3/8” engineered ash hardwood flooring, 1150sq. ft, brand NIB, stored inside. High end Armstrong “Robbins” brand, Victorian Bronze. View on Robbins website. 5” wide, var. lengths. Tonguegroove snap together process. Purchased $4,400. Can deliver for small fee. Call Charlie 406-590-9120 or lv msg. 5-I For Sale: IH "H" Farmall converted to 12 volt, lights, PTO, good rubber, repainted. $3,000. D-2 Cat & Dozer, runs great, 12 volt conversion. $4,000. 1979 400 Versatile Swather with 15' draper header, runs great. $2,000. 658-2146. 5-II

Consignment Auction: May 19, Sunday. Antiques and Collectibles Auction, Moose Lodge, Black Eagle, Featuring 1973 Mercedes 280, 4 dr, 6 cyl. 140,000 mi., Exct Cond, Orig. owner! Garaged its entire life, driven very little the last 5 yrs. The Barn Auctions, Great Falls, 406-216-2288 or http://barnauctions.com. 5-II

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

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The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., June 5, 2013. EARLY Ad Submission DEADLINE is Friday., May 24th at 9am. Remote Monitoring: Wish you could check your water tanks, cattle remotely and not drive 30 minutes? How about check your barn, or that your irrigation system is working? Check on your house or cabin from anywhere, with a computer. Visit www. moosedriver.com for ideas or email shane@moosedriver. com 406-272-2315 5-II Need Roofing? Curt. 406-357-3161.

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For Sale: 2010 Yukon SLT XL 4x4 1/2 Ton. Loaded w/everything! Leather, Heated Seats. Stealth gray metallic. Call Duane Sparks Chevrolet, Lewistown, MT, 406-535-3455. 5-II

THINGS TO KNOW:

May 15, Wed.: Dedication of the new Highway 2 Memorial Highway designations for Undersheriff Pat Pyette and Blaine Co. Deputy Josh Rutherford, who both died in the line of duty in recent years. Zurich (next to the Spa Bar), 11:00am. May 21, Tues.: TRI COUNTY AREA HOME BUYER EDUC CLASS, 5-9 p.m., USDA Building, Shelby,MT. Fee $25,Call (406)434-9161x111 to preregister and for more information. May 16 & 23, 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. May 20, Mon.: ANNUAL CHESTER GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE, Our Saviors Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 10am-4pm. CONGRATS TO ALL AREA GRADUATES as you begin the next chapter of your lives! Celebrate safely in these coming weeks. June 12, Wed.: BIG FLAT 4-H RABIES & VACCINATION CLINIC, Turner, Mt. Old Fire Hall, 1:00-3:00pm. 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). June 20 & 27, 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. July 19 & 20, Fri. & Sat.: GREAT NORTHERN RODEO, during the Great Northern Fair in Havre, Mt. Mark your calendars now!

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 or Lease: For Sale: Saco- 1,944+/-sq. Registered Black Angus bulls. ft. 1986 double wide mobile Call 406-945-0850. 5-II home on a 8,400sq.ft. lot. 3 For Sale: 2002 Okanagan 28- bdrm, 2 baths with a heated 5Z, 28 ft 5th wheel w/ rocker, addition and a large front deck. hide-a-bed sofa, dinette, queen Reduced! Asking $59,500 406-654-2273 bed, full bath, stove, range, (143NR6) 5-II hood, oven, fridge-freezer, missouririverrealty.com microwave, TV, stereo, antenna, A/C, fan, furnace, water heater, outside shower, front elec. jacks, rear stabilizer jacks, fiberglass ext., awning, 2 Sunlite domes, built-in 4500W elec. start gen., 2 slide-outs, spare tire. $29,000. 406-357-3608. 5-II

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. 5-II

Springtime Const. Supplies: Corral Panels - Gates – Fencing Supplies – Montana-made Wood Posts. For all your springtime farm & ranch construction needs -- and Spring Specials on Pole Buildings -- call Tony's Post Frame, 406-538-2000. 5-II

May 15, 2013......................................................................... Volume XI Issue 10............................................................................... Tricia’s Trader 5 Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

Auction: Brent Jacobson Moving, 133 Gerber Rd., Great Falls, MT (toward Sand Coulee) Sat., June 1 at 10am. Preview & Registration at 9am. Call Burow's Auction SVC 406-727-0930 OR 888-4270930. Complete list at http:// www.burowsauction.com. 5-II

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.

Drawing a Blank Something to write, can be absent Can’t do it to save your own soul Now void and incredibly lacking You might say; it is not on a roll.

A notion peeled off of the memory Shucked like the leaves from the trees Will it bud again in the spring time Or be stuck in a permanent freeze?

A dose of the “stupids” before you Would it help just to ponder and think? Everything’s lacking in color It’s as white as a porcelain sink.

The sheets are now lying before you They’re stark and they’re white and they’re blank Thoughts turn to vapor before you But solutions are incredibly frank.

Confusion is running quite rampant Each project is running quite late The brain cells seem to be crampin’ Too much has been put on the plate.

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. 4-I:7-II

Your thoughts, they turn to a vapor Questions, like a mountain, will rise What, in the world, was the thinking? Your circuit, it shorts and it fries.

The brain, it lacks contribution Hope of a thought, it is gone Your hands thrown up in disgust It’s shot and it’s time to move on.

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 For Sale: Newly constructed home near the golf course on 1.47+/- acres. Granite countertops, fireplace, beautiful wood doors & trim throughout, full length deck on back of home and additional storage space for your golf cart. Let us show you the rest! Asking $289,000 (146EM6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 5-II

The Swap Shop in WolfPoint is a Pawn Broker carrying a great variety of items: kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.'s. Too much to mention it all. Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point, Mt. 406-6531410. 5-II Pete James & Sons Fencing: at reasonable rates. Woven wire or barb wire. Call 406383-4440 or 390-2466. 5-II Call Tarzan Tree for Statewide renovations, thinning and fuels reductions. 2706 or 399-0913.

For Sale: 2010 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP, 660 miles, kept in garage, windshield, hand warmers, 60" snowplow and winch, well maintained. $7,200 OBO. 390-5951. 5-II

Trimming shelterbelt forestry hazardous 406-6543-II:6-I For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knife/Scissor Sharpening Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x

For Sale: Two 10 ft. JD 9400 drills, 7.5" spacing, fertilizer attachments, really good shape. Call 406-379-2654. 5-I

Wanted: Sewing Machines! Our service department is taking appointments for servicing sewing machines. Every machine needs to be serviced whether it's a Singer or a Bernina! Call and set up your appointment today. Let us help your machine sew at its best! Bearly Square Quilting, 406-265-4424. 5-I For Sale: Roll-Top Computer Desk. $250, OBO. Call 406357-3459 or 390-1803. 5-II Just In Time For Spring! 2 lawn mowers for sale. 1 Roper riding mower, 40" deck, $125; 1 newer Craftsman, self-propelled mower, $165. Call Today Before They Go! 406-453-4524. 5-II

Havre Home For Sale: 3 (+2) bedroom/3 bath; 3,592 sq. ft.; 3 car garage; central air; vaulted ceilings; large kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances. Great family home with many more amenities. Located in the Glo-Ed Subdivision. $262,000. Call with questions or to schedule a time to preview the home. (406) 265-5155. 5-I

Money Talks

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

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For Rent: Independent Living for adults 62+ or disabled. HUD subsidy 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

HealtH-Care reform: looking BaCk and aHead

Three years ago, on March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. While several substantial provisions don’t take effect until 2014, many of the Act’s requirements already have been implemented, including: •

Insurance policies must allow young adults up to age 26 to remain covered on their parent’s health insurance.

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Insurers cannot deny coverage to children due to their health status, nor can companies exclude children’s coverage for pre-existing conditions.

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Lifetime coverage limits have been eliminated from private insurance policies.

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State-based health insurance Exchanges intended to provide a marketplace for individuals and small businesses to compare and shop for affordable health insurance are scheduled to be implemented by October 1, 2013.

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Insurance policies must provide an easy-to-read description of plan benefits, including what’s covered, policy limits, coverage exclusions, and costsharing provisions.

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Medical loss ratio and rate review requirements mandate that insurers spend 80% to 85% of premiums on direct medical care instead of on profits, marketing, or administrative costs. Insurers failing to meet the loss ratio requirements must pay a rebate to consumers.

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The ACA provides federal funds for states to implement plans that expand Medicaid long-term care services to include home and community-based settings, instead of just institutions.

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The ACA provides funding to the National Health Service Corps, which provides loan repayments to medical students and others in exchange for service in low-income underserved communities.

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Medicare and private insurance plans that haven’t been grandfathered must provide certain preventive benefits with no patient cost-sharing, including immunizations and preventive tests.

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Through rebates, subsidies, and mandated manufacturers’ discounts, the ACA reduces the amount that Part D Medicare drug benefit enrollees are required to pay for prescriptions falling in the donut hole.

Major provisions coming in 2014 Several important provisions of the ACA are due to take effect in 2014, such as: •

U.S. citizens and legal residents must have qualifying health coverage (subject to certain exemptions) or face a penalty.

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Employers with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees are required to offer affordable coverage or pay a fee.

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Premium and cost-sharing subsidies that reduce the cost of insurance are available to individuals and families based on income.

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Policies (other than grandfathered individual plans) are prohibited from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions, and must guarantee issue of coverage to anyone who applies regardless of their health status. Also, health insurance can’t be rescinded due to a change in health status, but only for fraud or intentional misrepresentation.

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Policies (except grandfathered individual plans) cannot impose annual dollar limits on the value of coverage.

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Individual and small group plans (except grandfathered individual plans), including those offered inside and outside of insurance Exchanges, must offer a comprehensive package of items and services known as essential health benefits. Also, nongrandfathered plans in the individual and small business market must be categorized based on the percentage of the total average cost of benefits the insurance plan covers, so consumers can determine how much the plan covers and how much of the medical expense is the consumer’s responsibility. Bronze plans cover 60% of the covered expenses, Silver plans cover 70%, Gold plans cover 80%, and Platinum plans cover 90% of covered 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.

Wanted: Chevy 1959 Cruising Skirts. Call (406) 265-6932 5-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 406-654-7794. 5-II

May 15, 2013......................................................................... Volume XI Issue 10.............................................................................Tricia’s Trader 10 2000 Country Club Road * Turner, MT 59542 Phone 800-756-1817 Email: office@kimmel-kreations.com www.TriciasTrader.com FAX: 888-796-8498

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Hearing Problem Doctor, I think my wife is getting hard of hearing.” “I’ll have my nurse make an appointment for her, but in the meantime, there’s a simple, informal test you can run to give us an idea how bad the problem is. Here’s what you do: start out about 40 feet away from her, and in a normal conversational speaking tone say something and see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so on until you get a response.” That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner, and he’s in the living room. In a normal tone he asks, “Honey, what’s for supper?” No response. So the husband moves to the other end of the room and repeats, “Honey, what’s for supper?” Still no response. Next he moves into the dining room. “Honey, what’s for supper?” No response, so he walks up to the kitchen door. “Honey, what’s for supper?” Again there is no response, so he walks right up behind her. “Honey, what’s for supper?” “For the fifth time, Harry, CHICKEN!”

Location Time

Sat., May 18 Mid America Truck Wash & Repair Business Liquidation Shobe Auction, 406-538-5125 Billings, MT 10am Sat., May 18 Central Video Store Property & Carpentry Tools Auction Hi-Line Auction Malta, MT 10am Thu., May 23 Wilson Richards Ranch Equip. Auction Shobe Auction, 406-538-5125 Gilt Edge, MT

10am

Sat., Jun 1

Gaylord & Mae LaFond Real Estate Auction Hi-Line Auction 406-654-1772 Malta, MT

Sat., Jun 1

Penny Loucas Antique Auction Shobe Auction 406-538-5125 Lewistown, MT 10am

10am

Sat., Jun 8 Historic Montana Memorabilia & Antique Auction Shobe Auction/Engel Auction Ennis, MT

9:30am

Sat., Jun 22 Raymond Warhank Estate Antique Auto Auction Shobe Auction 406-538-5125 Rudyard, MT

10am

IT’S AUCTION SALE SEASON!

Ask your ad rep on page 10 how to get your auction listed here.

Keep an eye on this page for auctions being held this summer!

Wanted: Automobile Upholstery Person to do a few small jobs. Call (406) 265-6932. 5-I

Snyder's Auto Sales in Lewistown is clearing out inventory. Choose from over a dozen cars, trucks, and SUVs and name your price. Many vehicles half-off book value. Some qualify for half down payment. Everything must go. Call 406-538-3512 or 350-1031 and ask for Robert Snyder. 5-II

For Sale: 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, 4x4, 4.2L 6 Cyl, cloth interior, Loaded LS, 3rd seat, 108k miles, $8,600, Clean! 406-357-2835. 5-I I Buy Books! No collection too large or too small. Call 406-781-0101. 4-I:6-II For Sale: 11 yr old Sorrel ranch gelding, broke to drive buggy or wagon, 2&4 up, excellent heeler, kid friendly & sired by Prestigious Promise. Please call for more information 390-1431 or 301-1745. 5-I

Ammo For Sale: Five Federal 325 count boxes of .22 long rifle. $35/box. Two 500 Count boxes of Winchester .22 long rifle $50/ box. Call (801)518-6357. 5-II

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

Creative Elements, 229 4th St. S., Glasgow. 5 years and growing strong, new makeover, all hand-crafted Made in Montana. Stop in for the experience. Great variety and gift ideas. 406-214-9501. 5-I Virgelle Merc. Antiques presents the Collins Collectible & Antique Sale Sat. and Sun., May 11th & 12th, 9am to 5pm daily. Sale held at the old Collins Community Club in downtown Collins, Montana. 1-800-426-2926 www. VirgelleMontana.com 5-I 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

Hi-Line Collision Repair Center. If you have dents or need a new paint job, we can make your vehicle look like new. Come see us at 740 2nd. Ave S. Glasgow, MT or give us a call at 406-228-2433. 5-II Home For Sale: 836 3rd St., Big Sandy, MT., $120,000. Great family home. 2 bdrm main floor w/formal dining & living room & hardwood floors. Full basement has remodeled family room, 3/4 bath + 2 bonus rooms being used as bedrooms. Call Paul Kuka @ 265-7845 5-II Now Open! Marias River Greenhouses! See us first for the best selection of bedding plants, potted plants, hanging baskets, vegetables/herbs, patio pots, professional soil and fertilizer. 18 mi. South of Chester or 35 mi. North of Fort Benton on HWY 223. 406-456-3276. 5-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...

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Whether a person or a business, saying you’re over 100 years old is a big deal and comes with its fair amount of “bragging rights”. Nonetheless, Pacific Hide and Fur of Havre, or Pacific Steel & Recycling, as they go by in these more modern days, is flaunting a whole new look with a complete “makeover” scheduled to be completed this July. HARLEM: The facelift at the Havre facility is all about the customer, and it’s more than skin deep. Pacific Steel & Recycling, Richman Insurance with headquarters in Great Falls and stores across Montana, eight other states and even Alberta, exists to create value for LEWISTOWN: their customers, employee-owners, their families and communities, Snowy Mountain Motors and, to be the business of choice by providing high quality services and products that meet customers’ needs. To continue toward this lofty Lewistown Rental mission at the Havre facility, in short, it needed an overhaul. Besides being a full service recycling center, Pacific’s mainstay Duane Sparks Chevrolet is as the name implies - steel. Pacific carries many products, including CHINOOK: tubing, pipe, flat bar, angle, sheets, expanded metal and grating, concrete Jamieson Motors reinforcing, stainless and aluminum, as well as many agricultural products like gates, panels, post and wire. Pacific also offers a fullAmerican Garage, LLC service farm clean-up of scrap metal, where Pacific does the work and TURNER: the farmer collects the cash. Additionally, a multitude of processing Reed’s Ag Enterprises ~ services are available, including shearing, braking, burning, and rolling. Turner Supply This expansive offering of products and services means Pacific Steel & Recycling can serve just as expansive a customer base from farmers While Pacific has changed many things since 1945 HAVRE: and ranchers, contractors, fabricators and machine shops, to the oil & when the photo above was taken, including an all new North Star Dodge gas industry, not to mention, all the do-it-yourselfers out there. The facility (below), the company’s focus on community Custom Collision Repair Pacific facility in Billings is even poised to be the first recycling facility and customer care remains ever the same. in the state with a vehicle shredder, which is no minor undertaking. Havre Muffler & Brake Such a project will be a benefit for Pacific customers all over the state, including the Havre site. Havre Ready Mix, Inc.~ Justin Hickman, manager at the Havre store, says that within Baltrusch Construction, Inc. ~Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc. his first two years there, it became apparent that easier access to the business would align with the company’s goals of serving customers Pacific Steel & Recycling better. The old facility seemed to “bottle-neck” once a vehicle made it through the gates to the office. The overhaul began with updating Tilleman Motor Co. equipment, including installing an oil-water separator in the scrap yard RUDYARD: to exceed EPA standards. This phase of the project proved intensive. McNair Furniture Complete soil sampling was done and the company did their due diligence to set the system up right. The parking lot was built next, MALTA: and as of the time of this writing, is being paved to eliminate tracking Radio Shack Malta mud in the spring season. According to Hickman, “This [project] will totally change the way we do business. By moving First State Bank the office next to the scale, we’ll better see when customers pull on and help avoid long wait times. It’s all about serving customers so they can get on with the rest of their day.” Great Northern Hotel & The retail portion of the store is improved as well. New shelving is being installed so customers can find what Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel they’re looking for quicker and easier, and will house an expanded product line. All of this will culminate with a celebratory one-day Grand Opening event to be held this summer, to which Crossroads Coffee ~ customers past, present and future are invited to join the 16 Havre store employees for hot dogs and hamburgers, sales Feigel Photo specials and to visit with vendors who will be on hand to demonstrate some of the products Pacific carries. While the Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven date won’t be set until the final finish work is completed, Hickman is planning for the event to be held in July. Then it will be back to business for this community-minded company. Exciting improvements like these allow Mint Bar Pacific to remain a positive influence on its local communities, and Havre is no exception. Being employee-owned 100% means everyone takes ownership in their community, as well. Therefore, community support is an important aspect of R & G Feeds Pacific’s vision, with a heavy focus on any giving efforts that add meaning to the community, involves its youth, or are HINSDALE: agriculturally oriented. Because Havre’s youth are children of Pacific Steel’s customers, and Havre and the Hi-Line are Stoughie’s Bar & Grill obviously big ag areas, Pacific strives to support efforts that give back in this way and many others. WOLF POINT: Northern Prairie Auto Sales

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In honor of this recent Mother’s Day: This is for the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, “It’s okay, honey; Mommy’s here.”

Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end soothing crying babies who can’t be comforted. This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purses. For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON’T. This is for the mothers who gave birth to babies they’ll never see. And the mothers who took those babies and gave them homes. This is for the mothers whose priceless art collections are hanging on their refrigerator doors. And for all the mothers who froze their buns on metal bleachers at football or soccer games instead of watching from the warmth of their cars. And that when their kids asked, “Did you see me, Mom?” they could say, “Of course, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” and meant it. Hofer Brothers Construction, Inc. can do Spray Foam Insulation, Pole Barns, Garages, Decks, Fences, Remodels. Call Robert at 701-570-4460 or Duane 406-390-0897. 5-II

This is for all the mothers who Help Wanted: Cook and wait yell at their kids in the staff needed for busy restaurant grocery store and swat them in in Loma. No experience despair when they stomp their necessary. Will train the right feet and scream for ice cream before dinner. And for all the person! Call or stop by Today! mothers who count to ten Ma's Loma Cafe, 203 Hwy instead, but realize how child 87, Loma, 406-739-4400. 5-II abuse happens.

This is for all the mothers who sat down with their children and explained all about making babies. And for all the (grand)mothers who wanted to, but just couldn’t find the words. This is for all the mothers who go hungry, so their children can eat. For all the mothers who read “Goodnight, Moon” twice a night for a year. And then read it again. “Just one more time.” This is for all the mothers who taught their children to tie their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead. This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot. This is for every mother whose head turns automatically when a little voice calls, “Mom?” in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home -- or even away at college or have their own families. This is for all the mothers who sent their kids to school with stomach aches, assuring them they’d be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away. This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can’t find the words to reach them. For all the mothers who bite their lips until they bleed when their 14-year-olds dye their hair green. For all the mothers of the victims of recent school shootings, and the mothers of those who did the shootings.

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This is for all the mothers who taught their children to be peaceful, and now pray they come home safely from a war. What makes a good mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time? Or is it in her heart? Is it the ache you feel when you watch your son or daughter disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time? The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 A.M. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The panic, years later, that comes again at 2 A.M. when you just want to hear their key in the door and know they are safe again in your home? Or the need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a fire, a car accident, a child dying? The emotions of motherhood are universal and so our thoughts are for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation... And mature mothers learning to let go. For working mothers and stayat-home mothers. Single mothers and married mothers. Mothers with money, mothers without. This is for you all. For all of us... Hang in there. In the end we can only do the best we can. Tell them every day that we love them. And pray and never stop being a mom. ~Courtesy of the World Wide Web.

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Dear Dave, Can you please define “necessities” in today’s world while trying to get out of debt and live on a budget? ~Matthew Dear Matthew, Whether you’re talking about the world today or 50 years ago, necessities haven’t changed. Necessities are still food, shelter, clothing, transportation and utilities. We’re talking about needs versus wants. The problem is that many people were never taught that there’s a difference between the two—a big difference. Most people have enough food to eat and a decent place to live. Those are necessities. I’m not talking about eating out or having a big, fancy house. Those are wants. Most people also have enough clothes in the closet and a way to get around town. They may not have designer clothes or a fancy foreign sports car, but again, those are wants, not needs. Keeping the lights on and the house warm in winter and cool during the summer? Utilities are a need. But no one needs a $300 super-deluxe cable television package. Now, there are some important wants. I want you to have life insurance to protect your family. I also want you to have a will and health insurance. I want you to have some other nice things, too, like a better car or a nicer house. There’s nothing wrong, at some point, with having a few toys or eating at a good restaurant once in a while. But again, these things are wants, not needs. Believe it or not, very few Americans struggle with basic necessities. Sure, there are hungry people and homeless people in America. Those of us who have been financially blessed should want to help the less fortunate in ways that allow them to get back on their feet and start providing for themselves again. But most folks in this country have nothing to whine about. There’s nothing wrong with having a few wants, but you should define them correctly—and never, ever put them ahead of your needs! ~Dave Dear Dave, I’d like to start investing in mutual funds, but I have no idea how they work. Could you explain about them please? ~Jennifer Dear Jennifer, First of all, don’t rely solely on my answer here. You should never invest in anything you don’t fully understand. Before you do anything else, sit down with a good mutual fund broker, someone who has the heart of a teacher, who will help you find what’s best for you and your specific situation and goals. Simply put, a mutual fund—if it’s a stock mutual fund—is a group of 90–200 stocks. If it’s a growth stock mutual fund, then it’s a group of 90–200 growth stocks. Analysts buy the stocks they think will increase in price and sell the stocks they feel will go down in price. When the analysts buy growth stocks, it turns it into a growth stock mutual fund. If they buy bonds instead, it becomes a bond mutual fund. Several people put money into these groups, and that’s where you get the name “mutual fund.” They’re mutually funded. These types of investments are much safer than single stock investing because your money is spread across several different stocks. Plus, you’ve got people who know what they’re doing picking the stocks. My advice would be to take a hard look at mutual funds that have been out there for 10 to 20 years and have a good track record for a long period of time. I have one that has been open since 1934, and that kind of longevity and stability gives me confidence that over time they’ll be just fine! ~Dave Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x

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Montana Range Days to be Hosted in Havre This June by Julie Warburton

The 37th Annual Montana Range Days begins this June 24th in Havre, Montana and runs through June 26th. This Montana institution brings together people of all ages for the purpose of education, personal development, and the opportunity to use what they have learned thus far. This year’s Montana Range Days will be no different. The five age divisions are geared for those aged four to adult. The various workshops on Tuesday offer learning opportunities for registered participants 12 and older, culminating in testing and/or judging for individuals and team contests on Wednesday. The 2013 Montana Range Days provides a chance to tour different attractions around the Havre and Hill County area, as well. Organizers of this event recognize that it’s never too early to learn about range plants, rangeland environments, or even proper range management, so they’ve established several age-appropriate divisions. The “Buckaroos” division helps four- to six-year-old children have fun as they learn about rangeland environment. Meanwhile, kids ages 7-8 participate in games and activities that introduce them to rangeland components, processes AND management. They’ll also learn a short list of important range plants while they get their hands dirty in rangeland soil. The “Superstarters” division allows the nine- to eleven-year-old students to explore rangeland ecology, as well as learn basic range plant identification. The skills these Superstarters acquire on Tuesday will come in handy Wednesday when they’re tested on Plant Anatomy and Plant Identification. An additional feature added this year for this age group is “My Five”, a noxious weed tutorial. For the “Wranglers”, aged 12-13, there are challenging workshops on Tuesday with hands-on activities focused on plant anatomy and identification. These youngsters will also be introduced to range sites, proper grazing use, and stocking rates. The Wranglers will then be tested on what they learned about these topics Wednesday morning. The Superstarters and Wranglers will have the added benefit of learning in groups of about 5 students per instructor. High school students age 14 and above can register as FFA Youth or Open Youth, and 4-H members will be registered as Open Youth. Rancher/Open Adult will rotate through the workshops with the FFA Youth or Open Youth and will be able to compete in the workshops, contests and may choose to attend tours on any of the three days. This year’s workshops include Plant Anatomy, Plant Identification, Range Sites/Soils, Inventory/Monitoring, Stocking Rate/Utilization and Range Planning, as well as the chance to use the Practice Site, allowing contestants to hone their skills using workshop material in a competition format. Each of the workshops builds upon the other, providing a foundation that participants can use for years to come for responsible range management. Detailed descriptions of each workshop and the complete itinerary are available online at www.montanarangedays.org. The Range Days coordinators also have various tours available for registrants to take in a bit of this area’s history. Monday night the Montana State UniversityNorthern Campus is the offered tour, while Tuesday there will be morning and afternoon tours of Wahkpa Chu’gn Archeological Site and Havre Beneath the Streets. On Wednesday morning, in conjunction with the Montana Cattle Women Youth Educational Program, there’s an opportunity to tour the Northern Agricultural Research Center Cattle Handling Facility.

Participants in Montana Range Days have the opportunity to test what they’ve learned about range management and demonstrate their public speaking skills. Range Exhibits offer students from age 4-19 the chance to present Plant Collections they’ve built over the course of this year or several years. Students are encouraged to contact the Montana Range Days organizers in advance for more information concerning this portion of the contest; these collections have an 8:00 a.m. deadline of Tuesday morning. Any wishing to refine their public speaking skills would find the Illustrated Talks a great opportunity to do just that. Students age 4-19 may present on any range-related topic as a 6-8 minute talk and then answer judge’s questions. Range Plant Anatomy and Range Plant Identification give contestants the chance to test their memory of plant names, season of growth and origin, among other identifying characteristics and information. The challenging Range Management contest, held at three range locations, will call on a combination of skills and knowledge as contestants calculate Range Inventory, determine Range Utilization, then finish with five questions concerning real life Stocking Rate scenarios. The 2013 Montana Range Days will certainly sharpen the skills of all who take part, and, hopefully, will help make those involved better range managers. More information about this year’s Montana Range Days, where to stay, or a schedule for the three day event can be found at www. montanarangedays. org under the four “Montana Range Days” links.

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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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Hopefully, we will be getting to that time of year pretty soon when picnicking and weekends at the lake will be on the agenda, which will mean barbecue season is here. Barbecue without a good barbecue sauce is just not BBQ so here is a good barbecue sauce recipe. This makes a large batch, but I have found that it doesn’t last long because it has so many uses. It will replace catsup in most kitchens and will perk up leftover meats. Even though the recipe contains a lot of carbohydrates, it is very nutrient dense to help burn those empty calories, so with a little BBQ for extra energy you can enjoy your exercise program (like water skiing or hiking in the park) even more.

Bill’s BBQ Sauce Group 1: 1 bottle ketchup (64 oz.) 1 or 2 Tbsp Molasses (Optional) ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 or 2 Jalapeño Peppers (seeds Optional) 2 Tbsp Liquid Smoke 1 Tbsp Lemon juice in 1 cup water & ¼ cup white vinegar

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In a 6 quart or larger stock pot blend all Group 1 ingredients and cook on medium low heat. The ketchup burns easily so be patient and go slow. Stir often with a rubber spatula. If it should burn on the bottom of the pan don’t dig it loose just gently scrape over it with your rubber spatula and it will be okay. Molasses adds a bold flavor if you like a little more power in your sauce. Jalapeños are a flavor enhancer; if you like it mild remove the seeds; if you like a “slap you in the mouth” punch, leave the seeds in. The sauce is just fine without either one, but for those of us with burnt out taste buds, they give a needed punch. Group 2: ¼ lb. Butter 3 cups Onions, chopped small 3 cups Celery, chopped small 1 large bell pepper, chopped small While Group 1 is heating up prepare the vegetables in Group 2. (Don’t turn them into mush in a food processor, chop them by hand.) Then, in a large skillet on high heat, sauté them about 10 to 12 minutes or until the onions start to brown. Now add them to Group 1 in the stock pot and simmer on medium-low heat for an hour or more, stirring often until the sauce becomes quite thick and has darkened a bit. If you taste the sauce at this point you might be disappointed because it will have a very sharp bite, but hang on, we are going to fix it. At this point turn off the heat and add 3 cups of Honey (raw honey is best if you can get it.) I would recommend you use 3 cups the first batch, then add more later if you think it needs it. If you add the honey while you are still cooking the sauce you will cook out some of the honey flavor and honey doesn’t need to be cooked to be safe. This batch makes 3 ½ to 4 quarts, depending on how long you cook it. I can mine in sterilized jars. It will keep in the fridge a month or more, but I don’t know what the shelf life is because it never lasts that long. Also, the recipe is easy to cut in half. Sauces are an excellent way to add flavor and nutrition to our diet. My favorite way to use this sauce is to bake or grill ribs and brush the BBQ sauce on really heavy the last half hour of cooking, or mix it into pulled pork, beef or chicken. As always, if you have a good BBQ recipe you would like to share contact me at bhake@icloud.com or Bill’s Food Corner, PO Box 81, Turner, MT 59542.

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