May 2nd, 2018 by Tricia's Trader

May 2, 2018 Volume XVI Issue 9

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MSGA Advocates for Montana Ranchers in Washington DC

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NEWS:

MSGA Advocates for Montana Ranchers in Washington DC......................1 Herberger's to Close in the Next Ten-Twelve Weeks.....................................2 FWP Anticipates Some Winterkill in Region 6 Ponds .....................3 Two Groups Partner to Improve Fish Habitat in Fresno Reservoir....................7 Fifth-Generation Rancher Chosen to Attend National Conference..................7 North Star Elementary Takes on Creative Fundraising Project...............13 Museum to Hold Annual Wine and Dino Celebration......................15 City of Glasgow Invites Participation in Wayﬁnding Plan...............15

REGULAR FEATURES: Advertising/Subscriptions........................8 Bull Sale Calendar...................................5 Conservative Cow Dr.............................12 Dave Says...............................................6 Graduation Dates.................................10 Hooves and Horns .................................. 8 Joyce Meyer Ministries..........................14 Laugh Lines ............................................ 8 Ranching For Proﬁt.................................4 Realty Section ........................................ 7 Sudoku....................................................4

The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) traveled to Washington DC to meet with Montana’s Congressional Delegation and Agency offi cials last week. President Bryan Mussard of Dillon, Mont.; First Vice President Fred Wacker of Miles City, Mont.; and Jim Steinbeisser of Sidney, Mont. attended the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conference April 10(L to R) Back Row: MSGA First 12. Vice President Fred Wacker of Miles MSGA Second Vice President The MSGA offi cers met with Interior City, Jim Steinbeisser of Sidney, MSGA Secretary Ryan Zinke, Environmental Director of Natural Resources Jay NCBA Environmental CounProtection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt, Bodner, sel Scott Yager. Front Row: MSGA Director Kori AnU.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines, Communications derson, EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt, Congressman Greg Gianforte, and senior MSGA President Bryan Mussard. offi cials from the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) were a top priority of MSGA during the trip. They spoke extensively about the need for a permanent fi x for livestock haulers, and the trio presented each member of the delegation with a list of minimums to consider. MSGA had the opportunity to meet with Senator Daines the day before he met with President Trump to discuss the tariffs on China. The Association voiced their concerns over the proposed beef tariffs and explained the effect it would have on Montana’s number one industry. A common theme of the week was reducing burdensome regulations, it costs ranchers $12,000 a year to comply with state and federal regulations. From the EPA to Interior, it was evident there was strong support for said action. Administrator Pruitt promised to look into streamlining the record keeping system for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) after discussion with the MSGA offi cers. In order to best serve the ranchers of Montana, it is a priority of MSGA to work with the Congressional Delegation and Federal Agencies to accomplish the goals set forth by the membership. To learn more about what a membership with MSGA can do for you, please visit mtbeef.org.

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Mark Your Calendar! June 22, 23, 24 is the 17th Annual Milk River Gospel Jamboree at the Malta HS Auditorium. Visit www.mrgjamboree.org. For info, call John at 301-2887 or Owen 263-5555. 4-II Download us on Mobile! The Tricia's Trader mobile app is now on Google PlayStore and Apple App Store. Get it now and don't miss a single issue! x

Herberger’s to Close in the Next Ten-Twelve Weeks In a press release on April 17, Bon-Ton Stores, Incorporated announced the closure of all 250 of its stores in 23 states, including Herberger’s in the Holiday Village Mall in Havre. Bon-Ton expects to provide more details about the liquidation plans and going out of business sales at its stores following approval of the winning bid by the Bankruptcy Court. However, in an e-mail to employees obtained by multiple media outlets, President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Tracy said that he expects the store closure process to be completed in 10-12 weeks, with the timing of closures varying from store to store. “While we are disappointed by this outcome and tried very hard to identify bidders interested in operating the business as a going concern, we are committed to working constructively with the winning bidder to ensure an orderly wind-down of operations that minimizes the impact of this development on our associates, customers, vendors and the communities we serve,” Tracy said. “We are incredibly grateful to all of our associates for their dedicated service to Bon-Ton and to our millions of loyal customers whom we have had the pleasure to serve as their hometown store for more than 160 years.” The release further reported that the Company’s stores, e-commerce and mobile platforms will remain open throughout the store closing sales.

For Sale: RARE KNIVES, Large selection RUANA, SCHRADE, Hard to find USA- made Old Timer & Uncle Henry, Knife/scissor sharpening BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522. 4-II

For Sale: Standing at "Snippy Roan Bar" AQHA Roan Stallion, Great Color disposition. Call 658-2157.

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For Sale: Cedar chest, like new in perfect condition. Call 357--2837. 4-II

For Sale: 14.5" Roping Saddle, Billy Cook. Good condition. Consigned at Western Ranch For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi Supply in Great Falls, 800-548- washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, 5855. Asking $800. 4-II used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel. the U.S. Constitution? Check out Call 406-450-4760. 5-I www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x

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FWP Anticipates Some Winterkill in Region 6 Ponds

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For Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath home at 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very clean, move-in ready, central a/c, storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New master bath, lots of upgrades. Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet neighborhood near HS. Call 406357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x

For Sale: 2015 Ford Lariat F-250 Superduty Short Box. 64,000 Miles. Tuxedo Black & Black Leather Interior. Tool Box, B & W Ball. This Pickup Is A Must See!! 406228-9306 or 406-263-7529. 5-I For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in Chinook. Call 390-4874 or 357-3366. 4-II

It has been a winter for the books in Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Region 6. After the summer of 2017, which was plagued by record drought conditions, the 2017-2018 winter will go down as the second snowiest winter on record in Havre with 92.5 inches of snow and the third snowiest on record in Glasgow with 63.2 inches as of April 9. In addition, the month of February was the coldest on record since 1979, according to the National Weather Service. As the area finally moves into spring, some people are wondering how a winter like this may affect small pond fish populations and impact the coming fishing season. Winterkills of fish periodically occur on smaller, shallower ponds (usually 12 feet deep or fewer), due to marginal depths to support fish populations. The key component on whether a winterkill occurs is largely tied to the levels of dissolved oxygen in the water. Over the last couple of weeks, FWP fisheries personnel have been trying to access several of the smaller ponds and reservoirs in the region to monitor oxygen levels in these waterbodies. Some ponds have been observed to be holding strong and maintaining adequate oxygen levels for over-winter fish survival. On others, very low oxygen levels have been measured, indicating that a winterkill has likely occurred. In one instance, crews drilled holes in the ice and observed dead fathead minnows floating up through the holes—a clear indication of winterkill. Multiple factors have played a role in this year’s winterkill. For instance, during the dry summer of 2017, many of the ponds in the region were observed to be several feet below full pool. These lower water levels allowed for greater light penetration through the water column and created conditions for increased aquatic vegetation growth. While this vegetation growth is not necessarily a bad thing during the summer, snow-covered ice during the winter prevents sunlight from penetrating the water, causing the aquatic vegetation to die. This dead vegetation then begins to decompose, a process which consumes oxygen from the water. When more oxygen is consumed from the water, less is available for fish. If oxygen levels become too low, fish may begin to die. As these dead fish decompose, more oxygen is removed from the water, therefore escalating the entire process. In some cases, windmill aeration systems have been installed in ponds to help minimize the effects of a long winter, as they are key to helping keep oxygen levels adequate for fish survival. However, if a pond enters the winter with already low water levels, especially if its maximum depth is fewer than 12 feet, even this supplemental aeration may not be enough to guarantee fish survival through a winter like this year’s. While it may be disappointing to hear of a pond experiencing a winterkill, there is a positive side. In the spring when all this snow melts, most of these smaller ponds will get a much-needed shot of water and hopefully fill up. These higher water levels often lead to increased overall productivity of the pond, which will once again provide suitable fish habitat. Through several different means, FWP will stock fish into those ponds which have winterkilled. For rainbow trout fisheries, this usually means stocking hatchery trout as soon as conditions are favorable. For those species that are not raised in the hatchery system—such as bluegill, crappie, and perch—crews will trap and transfer fish from certified disease-free sources to those ponds that need to re-establish their fish populations. Unfortunately, due to recent reductions to both the hatchery system and to regional fisheries budgets, all ponds may not be re-stocked in 2018. Ponds will be prioritized to maximize available resources, with the goal of providing anglers ample opportunity to enjoy the quality multi-species fisheries they have come to expect in Region 6.

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Ranching For Profit Blog - Dave Pratt Healthy Land, Happy Families and Profitable Businesses www.ranchingforprofit.com

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SUDOKU! The rules to the Japanese game of Sudoku are straightforward. Simply fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

Business is Business and Family is Family

SOLUTION:

As families come together it is appropriate to discuss the balance in our lives between business and family. In a healthy family business there is a clear line separating business and family. In other words, business is business and family is family. But in most family businesses the line between work and family gets blurred. Am I talking to my parent or the CEO? My daughter or my employee? In ranching, where you live inside your business, the line may be nonexistent. When you are at home, you are at work and when you are at work you are still at home. This boundary between work and life is important. Without it, what we do becomes who we are. If what you do is who you are, who are you when you stop doing? How do you make the transition to the next generation? It often happens over Dad’s dead body, literally. Without the line between work and life, how do you hold family members accountable in the business without having a food fight at dinner? The line between family and business becomes sharper when we hold regular WOTB (Working On The Business) meetings. WOTB meetings focus on the important issues facing the business. They provide an effective forum for having business discussions and making strategic and tactical decisions. It is probably unrealistic to keep business related discussions out of the bedroom and away from the dinner table. If you are lying in bed staring at the ceiling in a cold sweat at 2:00 a.m. worrying about your cash flow, you need to be able to express those concerns. But that’s WATB (Worrying About The Business) not WOTB. If you had held some effective WOTB meetings you’d be sleeping at 2 a.m. So if you find your having too many food fights at family dinners, you may need to do more WOTB!

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For Sale: Cedar chest, like new in perfect condition. Call 357--2837. 4-II

Hey! I have a new set of quarter horse size Bi-Thane harness for sale. Dale Freitag 654-4605, Malta. 4-II

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Sew Sassy: Come in for all your custom embroidery, vinyl, and T-shirt printing. Creating custom apparel and logo's for just about everyone and everything. Call 6541133 or stop into new location, 121 S. 2nd St. E., Malta. Watch for the Re-grand opening at our bigger and better location. 5-I Come on In! All Seasons Home Center, @729 2nd Ave. S. We carry just about everything. See how we can accommodate you. Call 406-228-8288. 5-I

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For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel. Call 406-450-4760. 5-I For Sale: New Mint State Silver Eagle Dollars & Morgan Silver Dollars! BIG SKY IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES Havre Holiday Village Mall 406399-65222 3-II:6-I

Equity Co-op in Malta is carrying a wide variety of western and work wear and Hooey hats. Come check out our selection at 428 South 1 E Malta 654-2240 5-I.

Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're Liese Building Moving: Call for a the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. bid. Dan 406-379-2320 or 262-3253. N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x Or Dale 654-4605. 4-II

KRAUSE Parts In Stock HELP WANTED Full time Parts for Westfield, Mayrath, mechanic must have experience call Hardi, Westgo and Alloway. E 1 Towing 265-8757. 5-I. Call George. 799-7459. Power Motors in Fort Benton 5-II.

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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. DEAR DAVE, Why don’t you recommend having short-term disability insurance while doing the first three Baby Steps of your plan? It seems like a good time for it, when you’re in the beginning stages of getting your finances in order. ~ Bob DEAR BOB, You could certainly do that if you want, possibly even through your place of employment. I’m a big fan of folks having long-term disability insurance when they’re in their prime wage-earning years. But short-term disability is something I’ve always considered to be gimmick insurance, and that’s something I don’t recommend or buy. I get the argument, too, that short-term disability coverage usually isn’t very expensive. But during the first two Baby Steps — getting a $1,000 beginner emergency fund set aside, and paying off everything but the house — you’re trying to limit expenses as much as possible. Chances are you wouldn’t need it in Baby Step 3, because that covers your full emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. Hope that helps, Bob! ~ Dave DEAR DAVE, My husband and I are trying to buy a house, but we both have low credit scores, so we’re having trouble securing a loan. We’ve heard you talk about getting a mortgage loan with no credit score. Is this the same as a low credit score? ~ Laura DEAR LAURA, No, it is not. No credit score, means you don’t have any credit or your credit score is “indeterminable.” A low credit score indicates you’ve had — or still have — debt in your life, and you haven’t done a good job of paying creditors on time. Two things will help solve the problem of having a low credit score. One is time. If you’ve had instances of late payments from years ago, time will help heal that to a degree. The older late issues become, the less they count against you. But my guess is you two probably have some bad debt. By bad debt, I mean things that were never paid, or accounts that are in collections. If that’s the case, you need to contact those people, and settle those debts in full — and in writing — as quickly as possible. Officially close the accounts, too, before you try to buy a home. When it comes to buying a home, Laura, I always advise folks to first be debt-free and have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses set aside. ~Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath house in Chinook. Call 390-4874 or 357-3366. 4-II

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Two Groups Partner to Improve Fish Habitat in Fresno Reservoir Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited recently partnered up to help improve fish habitat in Fresno Reservoir. This project consists of bundling salvaged Christmas trees and placing them in specific areas of the reservoir with the primary goal of improving spawning habitat for yellow perch. This is the second consecutive year for this project on Fresno. Yellow perch typically deposit their eggs in a gelatinous membrane called a “skein,” which they often drape over submerged vegetation and branches during their spring spawn. Christmas tree structures were placed so that, as the reservoir fills in the spring, the trees will become submerged in areas likely to be used by yellow perch for spawning activity. By providing additional spawning habitat for yellow perch, it is hoped that over time the numbers of this species will improve in the reservoir. An increase in the abundance of this important forage species is also beneficial to predatory fish in the reservoir, such as walleye and northern pike. Primary funding for this project comes from a grant from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Future Fisheries Improvement Program and contributions from the Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited. Special gratitude goes out to all who donated their time and equipment to help accomplish the implementation of this project.

Fifth-Generation Rancher Chosen to Attend National Conference The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) has selected Katelyn Dynneson of Sidney, Mont. to represent the Montana Stockgrowers Associaton (MSGA) at the Young Cattlemen’s Conference this year. The Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC), held May 30 – June 7, is an opportunity for cattlemen and cattlewomen between the ages of 25 and 50 to visit segments of the beef industry in other parts of our nation with young cattlemen from other states. Facilitated by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), participants will travel with national attendees to Denver, Chicago, and Washington D.C. “I’m incredibly excited and honored to be chosen to represent MSGA at YCC. I truly appreciate the opportunity given to me by the foundation,” noted Dynneson. “I’m looking forward to networking with fellow beef industry leaders from across the country and learning skills to be a better beef advocate.” Katelyn Dynneson is a 5thgeneration farmer and rancher in Sidney. She graduated from Montana State University with honors and a double major in agricultural business and economics. She works full time on her family’s cow-calf operation, custom backgrounding feedlot, and farm where they raise small grains, corn, and hay. She serves as the secretary/treasurer for the MonDak Area Stockgrowers and is a leader for the Richland County 4-H Jr. Leaders. She participated in the inaugural class of the Montana Stockgrowers Leadership Series and is the current Vice-Chair of the Young Stockgrowers. The primary objective of YCC is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry. The tour helps these young leaders understand all areas of our industry ranging from industry structure to issues management, from production research to marketing. For more information on the Montana Stockgrowers Foundation and its work to preserve Montana’s ranching legacy, please contact 406-442-3420.

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Umbrella

A counselor was helping his kids put their stuff away on their fi rst morning in summer camp. He was surprised to see one of the youngsters had an umbrella. The counselor asked, "Why did you bring an umbrella to camp?" The kid answered, "Did you ever have a mother?

Plowing The Land

A husband and wife were driving down a country lane on their way to visit some friends. They came to a muddy hole in the road and the car became bogged. After a few minutes of trying to get the car out by themselves, they saw a young farmer coming down the lane, driving some oxen before him. The farmer stopped when he saw the couple in trouble and offered to pull the car out of the mud for $50. The husband accepted and minutes later the car was free. The farmer turned to the husband and said, "You know, you're the tenth car I've helped out of the mud today." The husband looks around at the fi elds incredulously and asks the farmer, "When do you have time to plow your land? At night?" "No," the young farmer replied seriously, "Night is when I put the water in the hole in the road." 2000 Country Club Road * Turner, MT 59542 Phone 800-756-1817 Email: office@triciastrader.com www.TriciasTrader.com FAX: 888-796-8498

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Wheat markets were lower, led by Minneapolis spring wheat as weather forecasts finally called for dryness and at least temporarily warmer temperatures across much of the northern plains where fieldwork is running almost four weeks behind schedule. Corn was slightly lower despite planting delays in the Midwest on the likelihood that feed grain supplies will increase here in the US as China slapped huge tariffs on US sorghum. Soybeans also felt some pressure on a notable slowing of China imports, harvest of a large crop in Brazil and an expected increase in US acres. The cattle complex was higher as cash markets offered support. Strong seasonal demand is absorbing the expected second quarter increase in beef production so far, providing stability to the cash market and helping offset the negative bias that cattle futures have had for the last two months. Feeders also found some support from increasing moisture conditions in the southern plains, where improving pasture growth could stoke demand for lighter weight calves for a summer grazing program. Crude oil slipped just slightly in more of a profit taking type of price action as the products worked their way higher. With the summer driving season just around the corner and US exports of crude oil steadily increasing, the energy space continues to be well supported. The Dow took a hit as interest rates bumped against the 3% mark, continued geopolitical risks in the Middle East and elevated fears of trade wars. The notion of higher interest rates sticking around are suggesting that inflation is ramping up, prompting investors to move out of stocks which typically decline in inflationary environments, and move to commodities which typically rally with inflation. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. Reproduction or rebroadcast of any portion of this information is strictly prohibited without written permission. The information reďŹ&#x201A;ected herein is derived from sources believed to be reliable; however, this information is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Futures trading involves risk.

Guitars of Montana: Alvarez, BOSS/Roland, Crafter, Dean, Electro-Voice, EVH, G&L, Gretsch, Guild, Hammond, Ibanez, Jackson, Laney, Ludwig, Luna, Mapex, Phil Jones Pure Sound, Randall, Zildjian! Music books, Band/Orchestra rentals. #2 5th Street South, downtown Great Falls, 406-453-4998. 1-II:7-1

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2018 Graduation Dates High School: Big Sandy May 20th - 2pm Belt May 20th - 2pm Rocky Boy (Box Elder) May 24th - 6pm Chinook May 20th - 2pm Chester-Joplin-Inverness May 20th - 2pm

Now the Future lies before you like a field of driven snow. Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.

Dodson May 18th - 6pm Fergus (Lewistown) May 27th - 2pm Ft. Benton May 20th - 2pm Geraldine May 19th - 2pm Geyser May 12th - 3pm Glasgow May 27th - 3 pm Harlem May 20th - 2pm Havre May 27th - 4pm

HWY 2 West, Malta 406-654-1406

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Hinsdale May 20th - 2pm Hobson May 20th - 2pm Malta May 20th - 2pm Nashua May 18th - 6pm North Star May 19th - 2pm Roy May 11th - 7pm Saco May 19th - 2pm Stanford May 12th - 1pm Turner May 19th - 2pm Whitewater May 18th - 7pm

College: MSU-Northern Havre May 5th - 10am Aaniiih Nakoda College Held at Harlem High School Gym May 10th - 5pm Stone Child College May 11th - 11am

You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...Get on your way! -Dr. Seuss

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BUY-SELL-TRADE Vintage Price Reduced! 1235 7th Ave. Collectibles: Kokomo Joe's Trading $70,000 Call Kim Cripps at 406Post, Chester Montana. 406-759- 265-0905. 5-I. 6472. 5-I.

Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58

Plan B

For Sale: 2015 Ford Lariat F-250 Superduty Short Box. 64,000 Miles. For Rent: 2 bedroom, 2 bath Tuxedo Black & Black Leather house in Chinook. Call 390-4874 Interior. Tool Box, B & W Ball. or 357-3366. 4-II This Pickup Is A Must See!! 406228-9306 or 406-263-7529. 5-I

As a veterinarian, my day is predictably unpredictable, and Wednesday was a doozy. It began with Boots, a five-year-old English Shepherd who earns his living in a feedlot. He was salivating profusely and could eat dog food but was unable to swallow water. Boots can get cranky, so we sedated him, looked down his throat, snapped skull x-rays before diagnosing him as suffering from a disorder where his immune system is attacking the muscles which close his jaw. Most cases respond somewhat to steroids, but for those who do not, there is no Plan B, and this brings me to my next case. Gary and his little dog, Yuma, popped in Tuesday morning for his Wednesday grooming appointment. He reappeared early Wednesday but was confused why a haircut should take longer than an hour. While waiting, Gary decided to have an early, late and long lunch at the tavern down the street. By three o’clock, Yuma looked spiffy, but Gary not so much. It had been awhile since my last good deed, so I told Gary I would drive him home and my receptionist, Marjie, would follow us. He reluctantly agreed and even though he could not remember his address, he assured me he would recognize his house which was only eight miles north of Laurel. Amazingly, I believed him and away we went. Fourteen miles north of town, Gary decided I was lost, so I stopped, hopped out, and informed Marjie Gary’s internal compass was broken. “So, what is Plan B?” She asked. I chuckled knowing there was no Plan B other than some clinic employee adopting an intoxicated roommate until he could remember where he lived. In retrospect, sending an impaired client home with whichever staff member who had been particularly nasty that week could be a unique and effective management technique. You act naughty, you get Gary. We whipped back down the canyon and driving south restored Gary’s mental acuity. Ten miles later it was mission accomplished and this brings me to my point. Collectivists are clamoring for gun confiscation disguised as school safety. If you elect Democrats or progressive Republicans to help leftists advance their agenda, another piece of America will be gone forever. Repealing the Second Amendment would remove the restriction our framers purposely placed on government to block them from ever revoking man’s fundamental, natural right of self-defense and self-rule. Surrendered natural rights will never, ever be restored because there is no Plan B.

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Helping You Haul: It's our business! See our selection of stock trailers, flatbeds, car haulers, utility trailers, toy haulers, and even the B&W Hitch to hook you up. Brands like Circle D, Travalong, Hillsboro, Look, Haulmark, Diamond C, Boss Plows and more. Triple T For Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath home at Sales in Chinook, 406-357-2166, 5-I 515 Minn., Chinook, MT. Very www.ttt-sales.com. clean, move-in ready, central a/c, storage, add'n w/ util. rm. New Best Resting Inn & Extended master bath, lots of upgrades. Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're Huge 2-car garage, deck, quiet the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. neighborhood near HS. Call 406- N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x 357-2835 or 262-3910 to see. x For Sale: PTO pump; Sears 270 psi washer w/ soap attach., 9 hp engine, used very little; 600 John Deere Gator w/ new tires, 3 wheel and dump box; plate compactor; 11x2-24 tires; 180 horse 6 cyl. Perkin diesel. Call 406-450-4760. 5-I

Everything You Need: Farmers and Ranchers Lumber Co. in Malta carries a wide variety of products for all those Spring and Summer Projects, including lawn and garden. Call 654-1412. 5-I Open and Ready: See Studio Stiles & Total Fitness, 153 S. 1st Ave. E., Malta, for salon and spa services today. Yes Summer is coming, so come check out the gym and get a membership. Call 654-2136. 5-I HOLY COW! Big Sky Images & Collectibles has America's largest retail displays of Ruana & USA Made Old Timer & Uncle Henry Knives. Havre Holiday Village Mall 406-399-6522 http://www. bigskyimages.com 5-I.

?Did you know? YOU CAN GET YOUR KNIVES & SCISSORS North Star Elementary SHARPENED at BIG SKY Takes on Creative Fundraising Project IMAGES & COLLECTIBLES in Havre Holiday Village Mall, Will sharpen while you shop, Very North Star Elementary School is participating in a Shoe Drive to raise affordable 406-399-6522 3-II:6-I funds for new playground equipment, and in the process multiple individuals will benefit. Looking for Help? Help Because of the community’s size and location, North Star has been Wanted ads are FREE in asked to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes. For their efforts, North Star will receive Tricia’s Trader. Call today! x $0.40 per pound. Shoes must be in good condition, meaning that their soles are intact, they have laces (if necessary), are free of holes, and happen to be clean with some life left in them. If you wouldn’t give them to a friend, North Star students don’t want them. Currently, the community has accumulated 2,431 pairs of gently used, clean shoes, boots, sandals, and sports shoes. These are collected along with new shoes. When the school comes closer to reaching their 10,000-pair goal, they will reach out to Funds2orgs and run a campaign to finish their collection. Once collected, the shoes are cleaned, repaired, and repurposed. Repurposed implies that they are given another life and sold to hub operators in developing nations where micro-entrepreneurs then sell the shoes in their local communities for a fraction of their original cost, but for a profit. According to their website, Funds2orgs is a “for-profit social enterprise company that’s all about making shoe drive fundraisers a success. Funds2orgs started with a single shoe that washed ashore after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. At the time, Wayne Elsey, the company’s founder, was the president of an international shoe manufacturing company.” His vision was to help organizations raise money while making a global impact, so he created Funds2Orgs with “a team of dreamers who believe they can change the world” one shoe at a time. Donation is easy. Simply drop off any shoes that meet the criteria at one of the following locations: • North Star Schools- Gilford and Rudyard • Hi-Way Bar- Hingham • K Lanes- Rudyard • Duchscher Kaaprud Insurance Agency- Havre Anyone seeking additional information is encouraged to contact North Star Elementary Mom, Jessica Myers by phone, 397-3281, or email, jmyers@ windwireless.net. The shoe drive will continue until North Star Elementary has reached its goal of 10,000 pairs of shoes.

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Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer

How Effective Is Your Faith?

Mark Your Calendar! June 22, 23, 24 is the 17th Annual Milk River Gospel Jamboree at the Malta HS Auditorium. Visit www.mrgjamboree.org. For info, call John at 301-2887 or Owen 263-5555. 4-II FOR SALE ONLY: Price reduced 116 2nd Ave. S.E., Harlem. 2 bed, 1 bath. $45,000. Call Kim 265-0905. 4-II Searching for something? Find it in the search window at www.TriciasTrader.com. x For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free- 866683-7299 or 406-453-7299 BIG SKY PIPE AND SUPPLY, Great Falls. Call TODAY and Ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE ht t p:// bi g sk y pi p e a nd suppl y. com/html/ 4-II-9-II

Faith in God is a foundational principle of the Bible. It’s the key to experiencing the promises we fi nd in God’s Word. For example, Jesus clearly tells us in John 10:10 that He died so we can overcome the enemy who comes “only in order to steal and kill and destroy,” because in Him we can “have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overfl ows]” (AMP). Being a Christian is not about a “brand” of religion; it’s all about having abundant life through a personal, intimate relationship with God. That’s a life we can enjoy! But we can’t have this life unless we know what the Bible says and receive it by faith. Romans 12:3 (NKJV) says that “God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Every person has faith; the question is what are you putting your faith in? Is your faith in yourself, your friends, or the government? Who, or what, do you really trust to make your life work out the way it should? When a person puts their faith in Christ for salvation, they trust that Jesus has done everything that needs to be done for them to be forgiven of their sin and make them right with God. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” The same way we’re saved – believing and trusting in what Christ has done – is the same way we’re supposed to live: by faith! So how do we live by faith, or release our faith, to experience the promises of God? I remember when I was going to church every week but I didn’t have any idea about the blessings God had for me as a believer in Christ. I wasn’t benefi tting from any of them because I didn’t know what they were, and I didn’t have a clue that I could release my faith to have them. But when I began to seriously study God’s Word, I discovered what was available to me through Christ and how to release my faith to receive what He wants to give me. That’s when God began to do amazing things in my life: healing my soul from the horrible abuse in my past; restoring my hope that I could have a great life, not a second-rate plan because I was “damaged goods”; and taking me from miserable and full of self-pity to having real joy and peace in my soul. Here’s the key to effectively releasing your faith: You MUST base your faith on God’s Word. That’s why it’s so important to diligently study the Bible. It’s absolutely full of all the blessings Jesus bought and paid for with His blood. We need to devour the Bible and remind ourselves every day of how much God has done for us. For example, Jeremiah 29:11 says God has “plans for peace and wellbeing and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (AMP). God loves you and He has a good plan for you…but it’s not just going to happen on its own. You have to release your faith to have it. Faith is a powerful force in your spirit, and when you use it, that’s when things happen. You have to do something, say something, pray something – take some kind of action based on what you believe God has put in your heart. Many years ago, when I felt like God wanted me to begin teaching a Bible study, I didn’t have any idea how to do it. But I had a deep desire to help people and teach them God’s Word. My initial reaction was, “Who is going to come? Nobody knows me…nobody cares what I have to say. And I don’t know how to teach!” The Lord spoke to my heart and said, “I do.” So my fi rst step was to say, “Okay, I’ll do it.” My next step was to invite some people…and oddly enough, they said yes! Those were steps of faith for me. I could have been so afraid of failure, my weaknesses and inability, that I wouldn’t even try. I had to “step out and fi nd out” if this was really God’s direction for me. That fi rst Bible study consisted of 12 people; that group grew to 25, and as I continued, it eventually led us to start the ministry we have today. I want to encourage you not to settle for a passive existence ruled by fear of failure, change, rejection or anything else. Instead, be determined to have everything God has for you. Pray about the desires in your heart, or ask God to show you what He has planned for you. When you have an idea, pray for specifi c wisdom to take a step…to take action based on your faith in God. If you really want to have the life God has for you, you will have to take a chance – you’ll have to step out and fi nd out. Choose to put your faith in God because that’s when amazing things will begin to happen for you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Sit, Stand, Walk, Run. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 727-9673 or visiting www. joycemeyer.org. Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Inc. She has authored more than 100 books, including Battleﬁeld of the Mind and Unshakeable Trust: Find the Joy of Trusting God at All Times, in All Things (Hachette). She hosts the Enjoying Everyday Life radio and TV programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. For more information, visit www. joycemeyer.org. Please note: The views and opinions expressed throughout this publication and/or website are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reﬂect those of Joyce Meyer Ministries.

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Museum to Hold Annual Wine and Dino Celebration The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum (GPDM) staff and board of directors invite communities across the Hi-Line to their Annual Wine and Dino and Tenth Anniversary Celebration on Friday, June 8. The celebration will begin at 6:00 and run until 9:00 PM at 405 North 1st Street East in Malta, and event organizers promise that great local food, beer, and wine will be available. The Stonebroke String Band from Chinook will entertain under the "big tent." Playing their signature bluegrass, country, and folk music, the Stonebroke String Band features Jeannie Powell on bass; Micky Haney on mandolin, guitar, and vocals; Tim Whitney on banjo, guitar, dobro, and vocals; and Kelsie Whitney Harwood on guitar and vocals. In addition, GPDM will be unveiling a new fossil named in honor of Malta, and there will be door prizes, silent auction items, and a special raffle for a regional bison harvest to be drawn that evening. Although no admission charge will be assessed, attendees can expect fees for extras. For more details, interested persons can call the GPDM at (406)6545300, Tuesday through Saturday during museum hours: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM or visit their website at www.greatplainsdinosaurs.org.

City of Glasgow Invites Participation in Wayfinding Plan Glasgow area community members and business owners attended an open house on Friday, April 20 at the Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery to provide feedback, view initial signage concepts and learn more about a wayfinding program with potential to draw and direct visitors passing through to the many amenities and businesses in the Glasgow area. Through funding obtained via the Montana Main Street Program and the Montana Department of Commerce, the City of Glasgow and Two Rivers Economic Growth—in partnership with the Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, the Tourism Business Improvement District, the Glasgow Downtown Association, and the Building Active Communities Initiative—have taken initial steps to develop an overall wayfinding program strategy and a sign design aesthetic. The organizations involved believe that a comprehensive wayfinding program is essential to the revitalization of Montana’s rural communities. Presented with prominent, appealing signage, many people who would otherwise simply travel through Glasgow will be made aware of available services, destinations and points of interest. The Wayfinding Plan will help residents and visitors alike easily navigate the city and readily find available services such as schools, healthcare facilities, museums and exhibits, public restrooms, parks, trails, galleries, library, Civic Center and City Pool, city and county offices, police department, and other additional services. Because the success of the project depends on as much community input as possible—not only to prioritize these locations but to ensure that everything that matters is considered—area residents are invited to contribute their thoughts and ideas in one of two ways: by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ glasgowsignsurvey to complete an online survey or by stopping by Wheatgrass Arts & Gallery to fill out a physical survey and to view the initial signage concepts. The survey will be open until May 4, 2018. The community already knows what makes the official ‘Middle of Nowhere’ a unique and amazing community. With local signage and results of the wayfinding survey, city officials and concerned citizens hope to alert tourists and travelers to the features that make the Glasgow area a place worthy of spending their time and truly experiencing ‘More of What Matters.’

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Hey! I have a new set of quarter horse HELP WANTED Full time size Bi-Thane harness for sale. Dale mechanic must have experience call Freitag 654-4605, Malta. 4-II E 1 Towing 265-8757. 5-I.

For Sale: Standing at "Snippy Roan Bar" AQHA Roan Stallion, Great Color disposition. Call 658-2157.

Stud For Sale: Cedar chest, like Red new in perfect condition. Call and 357--2837. 4-II 4-II