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For Sale: Heritage Hill Lot 9A. Lot in desireable Heritage Hills. All improved with sewer and water to curb stop. Electric and Gas available to lot. Lot 9A. Offered By: Red Foxx Real Estate (406)228-2525) Karen Waarvik. 1-II

For Sale: Saco 3 bedroom 1 bath single wide mobile home located on 2 lots with new laminate flooring, carpet and sheet rock. Nice yard includes a garden shed. Asking $24,500 (134WL6) 406-654-2273, missouririverrealty.com. 2-I

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Advertising Info .............. 10Bill’s Food Corner next timeComm. Loyalty Page ..... 13Conservative Cow Dr. .... 19Cowboy Poetry by ........... 5 Fred LieseDave Says ..................... 16“Laugh Lines” .......next time“Money Talks” Financial Column ......................... 7Realty Section ................. 8Rodeo Roundup ............ 15Subscriptions ................. 10“Things to Know” ............. 4

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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 par-cels/ more land available) $925,000 1364 +/- deeded ac; 100 +/- ac CRP & 1263 +/- improved grass / native grass pasture. 25 Miles S. of Chester, MT. In-cludes ranch style home w/ numerous outbuildings and possi-ble irrigation.$2,400,000 24 Acres in Lewis & Clark county near Fletcher Pass between Helena & Lincoln. Small creek runs through property. Access just off HWY 279. Good Elk & Deer Hunting. $70,000 23 Acres located 17 miles SE of Lewistown near old town site of Forest Grove on McDonald Creek; Non-Irrig hay land grass/pasture; possible home site, power and phone near prop-erty. $99,900

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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

For Sale: 12 gauge Reloading Package Deal. MEC 9000 shot shell reloader, 15 lbs 700X powder, 123# of #8 shot, 63# 7.5 shot, 1,899 primers, 3,175 wads, Lyman powder scale, approx. 4,000 hulls, assorted bushings, charge bars, accessories, instructions, manuals, $650. 406-525-3479. 2-I

Help Wanted: Part-time caretaker for older quadriplegic male in Chinook. Shifts would be weekends and every other Friday. Availability for some night shifts would be preferred. Previous experience is a plus, but not required. Will train the right person. Wage is negotiable. For a full list of details please call 357-3423 or email tess.langford@gmail.com. 2-I

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

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

WANTED: Towner offset disc harrow. (406) 357-3531. 2-I

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

For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry WE ALSO BUY KNIVESBig Sky Images & CollectiblesHavre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~

For Sale: 2011 Polaris 850 ATV with winch and blade. Call Larry at Red's for prices. (406) 265-9595 1-II

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

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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.

COWBOY POETRY BY H. FRED LIESE

Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna,Lewistown News-Argus.

RecoveRyWhen in the course of human events

The revelations do appearStudy signs and soon you’ll learn

It all turns crystal clear.

Forge ahead and see the groundAdvance now in your movement

The signs will blossom in your sightIt’s our economy’s improvement.

Those in doubt, please get a grip

Just read the situationIt does require simple skills

Make your evaluation.

The facts will really make your dayIt couldn’t be much plainer

Keep your eyes cast to the groundJust read each loose container.

Our roadways hold the evidence

Use your bloodhound traitThe trail holds conclusive scent

The facts, you’ll get them straight.

A study cast five years beforeProvides the study basis

Financial drought has vanished nowBehold a great oasis.

Improvement is much greater nowHow much did it rise?

In the ditch, the evidenceIt provides a great surprise.

Percentage is an estimateNow it’s evaluated

Toss about the numbers nowIt’s somewhat calculated.

The answer will astound us all

It sums this great eventWhat is the conclusion now?

It’s three hundred plus percent!

Evidence is left behindIt’s for those who read it loyal

It marks a great recovery…. from Lord Calvert to Crown Royal.

~Fred Liese Tricia’s Trader, ©2013

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. 10-I:3-II

For Sale: 1976 CJ5 Jeep, Custom built for Off road Racing, 401 engine, MSD elec. start ignition, specialty racing tires, all performance under the hood, Holley carb., alum. radiator, custom roll cage, custom seat, helmet air cleaner. Call 406-861-5895. To see pictures & 25+ yrs of tools, equip. & parts, www.facebook.com/groups/194271580717010. 1-II:3-I

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

For Sale: 2 Red Iron buildings, 60'X80' and 40'x50'. (406)222-5535. 1-II

For Sale: 2009 Polaris 800 RMK Snowmobile, 2600 miles, excellent shape, $6,200. Call (406) 265-9595. 1-I

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

For Sale: 8 ft. custom built snow rotary blower on a Massey chassie, 130hp hydrostat drive; Cushman Tracster hydrostat drive with 6 ft. angle blade; H.D. 5 AC track loader. Call 406-873-4780. 1-II

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For Sale: Remodeled 4 bedroom home close to downtown Malta. Includes range/oven, refrigerator, freezer, washer and dryer. The fenced backyard would make this a great family home for children and pets. Asking $68,000 (142TS6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com. 2-I

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Looking for that durable, long-lasting balebed, flatbed, bale handler, carry all? Call Smith Repair, 954-2564, your local Krogmann dealer, located in Roy and Malta. Manufacturing the best quality since 1989. 1-II

For Sale: 26 head of one iron Black Angus bred heifers, 1,000 lbs, ultrasound preg tested, 45 day calving, start March 20th, pasture bred to low birthweight bulls, Mytty In Focus & Chinook. (406) 378-2451 2-I

Lewistown Honda-Polaris-Kawasaki has a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-823- 0226 or visit our web site at www.lewistownhonda.com. 1-II

For Sale: 1998 Ford Explorer, 4WD. $3,800 or make offer. 406-265-3473 2-I

Wittkopp Angus: 25th Annual Production Sale, Thurs., Feb. 14th at the Glasgow Stockyards . Curt and Sue Wittkopp. Day-of-sale phone 406-228-9306, Home 406-485-3552, cell 974-3552. 1-II

Stretch's Pizza in Malta has the variety of great tasting food to make everyone happy. Our banquet room is available for any occasion, and for those who have everyting, we have gift cards. 140 S. 1 E., Malta. 406-654-1229. 11-II:1-II

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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

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For Sale: 100 ton hay. For more information, call 673-3236 or 390-1164. We load, you ship! 1-I

For Sale: Big Bud 400. Plumbed for Air Drill. $34,000 or offer. Call for Details (406) 262-5008 1-I

For Sale: Registered 2 year old Red Angus bull with an 82 lb .birthweight. (406) 873-8621. 1-II

For Sale: Sawdust, a mixture of pine and cottonwood, about 2 or 3 pickup loads; and wood chips, a variety of wood with some twigs and leaves.Make offer, call 399-0913. 12-I:1:II

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

Exercise Equipment For Sale: Weslo brand Momentum 635 elliptical exercise machine. Asking $100. Stationery bike, LifeStyler 300, asking $50. Call 406-357-2817. 2-I

We Are Losers! Find out how you can be a loser too. Call Go Figure-Hi-Line Style today! (406) 759-SLIM (7546). Serving Havre to Shelby!!! 2-I:4-II

For Sale: Butcher Hogs, ready January/ February, located in Hinsdale area. Will deliver to Pay-n-Save in Saco. Please call 406-263-1546. 2-I

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Call Kimmel Kreations for wedding invitations, gradu-ation announcements, office forms, biz cards, stationery, letterhead, special occasion napkins, livestock ID tag num-bering, foil engraving, cal-endars, typing, binding and more! 379-2377. If it’s in print and you need it, we can do it. Try us for your next project.

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2013 FICA TAx InCreAse surprIses some TAxpAyers With all the end-of-year hype surrounding the fiscal cliff and the relief that came with New Year’s legislation permanently extending most income tax rates, one change seems to have been veiled by the settling dust: the 2 percent increase in FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) tax. That increase, the result of an expiring provision that was not extended, means that the vast majority of American workers are now receiving about 2 percent less in their take-home pay, an unwelcome surprise to some people.Background In the midst of the last recession a little more than two years ago, Congress passed and the president signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. This new law included a 2 percent reduction in the Social Security (OASDI) portion of the FICA tax. The provision was designed to help put a little more money into the wallets of American workers during the challenging economic environment of 2011. While the employer portion of the OASDI contribution remained at 6.2 percent, the employee contribution was reduced from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent. The provision was extended through 2012 by the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 and the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The reduction was never meant to be permanent, as it put additional financial pressure on the already stressed Social Security Trust Fund. So during the 2012 fiscal cliff negotiations, both Democrats and Republicans agreed that it should expire at the end of the year.Impact of 2 percent Despite media reports warning of the impending payroll tax increase, many Americans were caught off guard when they received their first paychecks in 2013. How much of an impact might the additional withholding have? A family earning $60,000 a year will see their pay cut by about $1,200, or $100 per month, during 2013. Those earning $100,000 will receive about $2,000, or about $167 per month, less. (The maximum amount of an individual’s earnings that is subject to Social Security tax in 2013 is $113,700.) While most experts believe the decrease in take-home pay won’t be enough to cause major economic damage, it may encourage families to cut back on spending enough to slightly dampen the nation’s overall growth. For example, the 2 percent decrease could represent a family’s monthly utility bill, an investment in a college savings account, or a week’s worth of groceries.medicare taxes for high earners Also consider that high earners will need to pay a bit more in Medicare taxes beginning in 2013. Taxpayers will pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on wages exceeding $200,000 for single/head of household, $250,000 for married couples filing jointly, and $125,000 for married couples filing separately. Taxpayers whose modified adjusted gross income exceeds those same threshold amounts will also pay a 3.8 percent Medicare tax on some or all of their unearned income. These provisions were part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, and like the expiration of the FICA reduction, were not affected by the 2012 fiscal cliff legislation. When combined with the 2 percent Social Security increase, the total hit could mean a difference of several thousand dollars a year to some higher-earning taxpayers.Questions? If you have questions about your FICA withholding, your human resources department or personnel manager might be a good place to start. These representatives are typically prepared to answer such questions and can help you confirm that your withholding is correct.

For the Sheep Rancher at Heart: Immaculately restored sheepwagon with all the amenities of camping. Camp in rustic style! Asking $9,500. Located in Minnesota, delivery will be arranged. Call 406-379-2512. x

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

Wanted: Pasture for at least 40 head of cattle preferably within 100 miles of Hinsdale. For Sale: Red Angus short term cows bred Charolais. Parting out 1999 Ford Ranger. Engine, transmission, axles, transfer case, front end body parts, etc. in good shape. Call 648-5582 or 648-7077. 1-II

"TRADE MY LAND IN SHELBY FOR YOUR RV" One of the nicest lots available; would like to trade it for an RV of any type. City amenities, nicest neighborhood. Backs prairie, rural feel, conveniently located, wonderful views! See it at 1146 Sanders Ave., Shelby, MT, between two brand new homes. Valued $15k-$28k. Will trade for RV valued at $15,000, or RV plus cash. 406-871-3130. 2-I

Small Business For Sale by owner: $6,000/mo. NET. Owner absentee operation. Takes 5-10 hrs/wk to manage long distance. Montana based Owner selling North Dakota small trucking business. Need not be savvy w/ trucking. "Turn-Key", incl. everything needed to profit for years. Includes a SOLID contract w/ major Contractor. $75,000 CASH, Serious buyers only. Call 406-470-4344. 2-I

For Sale: 2.2 acres; 680' Missouri River; $225K. NICE remodeled home in Cascade; $87,500. 34 acres; abuts state; county road; Wolf Creek; $68K. Fishing Lodge with income on MO; $749K. ALL agent-owned. United Country; Lynn & Brad: 770-0013 & 468-9187, buyandsellmtrealestate.com 1-I

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we get closer to the transmittal deadline at the state legislature, when all the bills that originated in the House pass over to the Senate and vice verse, we are hearing and voting on more and more bills each day in committees and on the House floor.

Here’s just a quick update of a few interesting bills that we’ve considered lately.

Ban on human reproductive cloning (HB 288). We passed it in Judiciary Committee, and then it passed on the House floor 93/7.

Revise Post Adoptive Services Law (HB 367) passed the House 96/4. If enacted, this law will allow private adoption agencies to also provide post-adoptive counseling and support to birth mothers who have relinquished their children for adoption (no cost to the state).

Montana Firearms Freedom Act – Exempt Montana Made Firearms and Ammunition from Commerce Clause (HB 246). This states that a personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Montana and that remains within the borders of Montana is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce. Passed second reading on the House floor 64/36 and is awaiting third reading before moving on to the

Senate – hopefully!

Authorize Archery Season for Mountain Lion, Bear, and Wolf (HB 74) passed unanimously. This act would grant the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission the discretion to set up areas and seasons for archery hunting mountain lion, bear, and wolf in archery hunting seasons. Passed the House unanimously.

Authorize Reciprocal Fishing with Adjoining States on Contiguous Rivers & Streams (HB 366). If this bill becomes law, any person who is properly licensed to fish in a state that borders Montana may fish in any part of a

lake, reservoir, pond, river, stream, or body of water in Montana within 10 miles of the border, if the bordering state grants the same or similar privileges to holders of valid Montana fishing licenses and enters into a reciprocal agreement with Montana. Passed 92/7.

Authorize investor owned livestock slaughter and processing plants (HB 418). This bill will pave the way for a horse processing plant to open in Montana – contributing to the economy and improving the horse market while also providing a humane place for people to take old, injured, or dangerous horses. I am a co-sponsor. The hearing for this bill brought the most people I have yet seen come to Helena to testify. Dozens of proponents came from all over the state to support this bill, with only a handful opposing it. I will let you know if it makes it out of the Agriculture Committee.

I’m pleased to report that my House Joint Resolution 14, supporting the Interior Department in their recent decision to match gun regulations in national parks with the gun laws of the state they are in, passed out of the Judiciary Committee and will soon be heard on the House floor.

For more information on any bill, visit www.leg.mt.gov. To contact me, e-mail wendywarburton@gmail.com or call 262-3185. I work for YOU – for Montana’s future!

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WENDYAs you know, our very own Wendy Warburton is serving in Helena this Legislative Session representing the people of House District 34. During her hiatus from ‘Tricia’s Trader’, she has graciously agreed to send us updates of the happenings in the capitol of this great state.

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EASTERn REgIOn:Welcome Jamie Jones to the Tricia’s Trader team! Jamie is happy to help you if you live in one of

these counties:VALLEY

PHILLIPSDANIELS

ROOSEVELTSHERIDANRICHLAND

Jamie Jones800-756-1817 x104406-390-6386 (c)

Email:east@triciastrader.com

WESTERn REgIOn:

Laurie looks forward to serving you if you live in the following counties:

CASCADELIBERTY

PONDERATETONTOOLE

GLACIERCHOUTEAU

Laurie Harvey800-756-1817 x105406-672-9145 (c)

Email:adsales@triciastrader.

com

Owner, Tricia Kimmel800-756-1817 x101

Tricia’s Trader IS PROUD TO SERVE THESE MONTANA TOWNS:

Town: Prefix(es): Joplin 292Inverness 292Rudyard 355Hingham 397Gildford 376Kremlin 372Fort Benton 621, 622Loma 739Big Sandy 378Havre 262, 265, 407, 808, 945, 969, 390, 394, 395, 398, 399 Chinook 357Cleveland 357Harlem 353Fort Belknap 353Turner 379Zortman 673Dodson 383Malta 301, 654, 658, 680Saco 527Hinsdale 364, 648Glasgow 228, 230, 263, 367, 831 Nashua 746Fort Peck 526

Town: Prefix(es): Park Grove 526Wolf Point 392, 525, 650, 653, 915Jordan 557, 977Lewistown 350, 366, 380, 535, 538, 707, 708, 968Grass Range 428, 928Hobson 423Stanford 566Chester 759Geraldine 737Denton 567Belt 277Great Falls 205, 216, 217, 231, 268, 403, 452, 453, 454, 455, 564, 590, 715, 727, 731, 750, 760, 761, 770, 771, 781, 788, 791, 799, 836, 866, 868, 870, 899, 923, 952, 964, 965, 997Shelby 424, 434, 450, 460, 470, 597, 966 Conrad 269, 271, 278,289, 576Valier 279Cut Bank 229, 336, 391, 845, 873ALL MONTANA AREA CODES ARE (406)

CEnTRAL REgIOn:Wendy is currently

serving in Helena as the representative for

Montana House District 34. She looks forward to working with you again in

May upon her return.Until then, Amy Skryja (pictured at right) will

help you with your advertising needs if

you live in one of these counties:

HILLBLAINE

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JUDITH BASIN

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CPR Saves Lives! Certified Am. Heart Assoc. CPR/First Aid Instructor will do classes for anyone needing certifica-tion, including bus drivers, day care providers, etc. Call 379-2520. x

Would you like to LOSE WEIGHT? Clinically supervised. 3-7 lb/week is typical. It’s possible for you with Wellness Weighs! Call Lewistown (406) 538-7201, Malta (406) 654-4140, Havre (406) 399-5200, or Great Falls (406) 454-1000. 1-II

Come to Western Styles salon in Malta for hair, nails and tanning. We carry Iso, Matrix, Hempz, Paul Mitchell, Kenra, tea tree, Crew, Joico, and China glaze products. 654-2072. 11-II:1-II

Visit www.triciastrader.com nowto see the NEW FEATURES!!

Call us to learn how your ad in Tricia’s Trader also gives you a strong online presence, even if you don’t have a website.

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See Lewistown Honda-Polaris-Kawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-823- 0226 or visit our web site at w w w . l e w i s t o w n h o n d a .com 11-I:3-II

Promises, 578 Living Water Court, Malta has many distinctive gifts available, real flame fire places, soda makers, too much to mention. Come on in and check out all your options. 654-2380, open 7am-6pm. 11-II:1-II

For Sale: '93 Big Foot overhead camper with AC, fully contained 9.5 ft. long, $5,000, will deal. Also, 200 ton of hay, big square bales and round available. The price is right. Call 383-4440 or 390-2466. 2-I

For Sale: Conveniently located 1 bedroom 1 bath Malta home on Central Avenue! Start here and rent it out later. Close to both schools and the community swimming pool. Asking $48,000 (110AJ6) 406-654-2273 MissouriRiverRealty.com 1-I

Pawn: The Swap Shop in WolfPoint is a Pawn Broker and carries a great variety of things, kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, T.V.'s to much to mention it all. Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point Mt. 406-653-1410 1-II

For Sale: Mac Toolbox, 8 drawer, lime green in color, limited delivery, located in Havre. This toolbox is only a couple months old, in great shape, $1,950. Call for details, 406-895-7477. 1-II

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Red Angus 66 Ranch Havre, MT Private Treaty 406-394-3519 www.66ranch.com

Bar Star Cattle Horned & Polled Hereford Bulls Private Treaty 406-265-4364 Havre, MT 406-399-7811

Wittkopp Angus Glasgow, MT Feb. 14, 2013 1pm Sale Day Phone, 406-228-9306 at Glasgow Stockyards Home 485-3552, Cell 974-3552

Bulls of the Big Sky Billings, MT Feb. 18, 2013 1pm 208-267-2668 at Billings Livestock Commission www.bullsofthebigsky.com

Ernst Herefords & Performance Partners Feb. 27, 2013 1pm 970-381-6316 Brush, CO at High Plains Livestock www.ernstherefords.com

Clear Creek Angus Chinook, MT Mar. 4, 2013 1pm Teddy Crowley (406)-395-4962 at Bear Paw Livestock www.clearcreekangus.com

Master Angus Chinook, MT Mar. 27,2013 1pm Gene Ryg, 406-357-2265 at Bear Paw Livestock www.masterangus.com

49th Parallel Balck Angus Mankota, SASK Mar. 25,2013 1pm Sale Day Phone (306) 478-2229 at Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. Dennis and Betty Baragar, (306) 625-3676

Nissen Angus Chinook, MT Apr. 3, 2013 1pm at Bear Paw Livestock

Bowles J5 Reds Chinook, MT Apr. 4, 2013 1pm 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. 11, 2013 1pm at Bear Paw Livestock

Milk River Angus Chinook, MT Apr. 17, 2013 1pm Clayton Hofeldt, 406-945-0850 at Bear Paw Livestock

Having a sale? List it here. Call your Advertiser Advocate to find out how. 800-756-1817

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Wanted To Buy: Ford Mustang, 1960 to 1972, running or not. Call (701) 839-0421. 2-I

For Sale: Minnkota Transom mount 12 Volt Trolling motor, 24 pound thrust.Make offer. 265-4329. 2-I

Equity Co-op in Malta has birdseed available and come check out the Bogs and Baby Bogs. See our everyday low prices on silk scarves. 406-654-2240. 1-II

For Sale: Irish Wolfhound/Greyhound cross puppies - $450. Call (406) 673-3132. Leave message if no answer. 1-II

Under New Mgt.: MX Motel, Chester, MT. Clean rooms, reasonable prices, courteous staff. The Best Place to Stay Between Kremlin and Shelby! Call 406-759-7165 for reservations. 1-II

For Sale: 1975 Holly Park trailer house, 14x70, newer furnace & central air, newer propane fired hot water tank heater, two redwood decks, newer carpet. Asking $13,000. Call Ron 379-2317 or Brian 379-2215. 1-II

Arts Furniture and Carpet, 126 Central Ave. S., Malta, has furniture, flooring and window treatments for any and all rooms in the house. 406-654-2251. 1-II

We Have Rough Lumber. Call to see what we have in stock. All Seasons Home Center 406-228-8288, or stop by 729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, MT. 1-I

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

Dear Rebecca, There’s nothing morally wrong with receiving food stamps, as long as you’re not lying about your income or situation in order to receive them. The biggest problem with food stamps, and other forms of government assistance, is many times a person becomes dependent on someone else to take care of them. I don’t want you and your kids to develop a victim mentality and become trapped in a cycle of substandard living. You said you were a nurse before you came home to be with the kids, right? I’d suggest updating your nursing certification, if necessary, and going back to work in your field—maybe even as an emergency room nurse. I know the hours can be weird, but the pay is great. It would really get your income rolling again, plus you could afford to pay someone to look after the kids when necessary. You’ve been through a lot, Rebecca. Life has knocked you around lately, so it’s okay if you need to take food stamps for a little while. But I’d encourage you to start thinking from a long-term perspective as to what it’ll take to move forward and generate a good, livable income for you and your kids. Get into attack mode, take your nursing degree, intelligence and experience, and create a quality life for your family. I know you can do it! ~Dave

DeaR Dave, I made a huge mistake and allowed my sister to use my credit card. She said she’d pay back what she charged, but now she won’t pay the bill. The total was $5,500. Do you have any advice? ~MarieDear Marie, I’m afraid I don’t have anything to give you that will make your sister grow some integrity and character. I used to tell my kids when they were younger not to bust the trust, because that kind of thing is very hard to put back together. I’d be pretty upset about this too. Still, obsessing over it isn’t going to solve anything. And really, when it comes right down to it, you opened the door for this to happen. You really have no one to blame but yourself. If it were me, I’d do whatever it took to pay this off quickly. Put in additional hours at your job or find some part-time work at night and on weekends for a few months. Somewhere along the line I’d also leave my sister a message saying I know she’s not going to pay this, but that everything is forgiven. I call something like this “paying your stupid tax,” and it’s something that all of us have had to pay at one time or another. Learn from the experience, Marie. Loaning money to family or friends can damage the relationship. Keep in mind, too, that she’s probably going to come back around wanting money at some point again. But I’m guessing you won’t make the same mistake twice, will you? The First National Bank of Marie is closed! ~Dave

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling 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.

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Come to 3-Sisters in Malta for your gift giving. We have many unique gifts or just stop for a specialty coffee. 101 S. 1st. St. E. Malta, 654-2529. 1-II

Wanted Coyotes: Skinned, unskinned coyotes, badgers, raccoons, muskrats, lynx cats & all other furs. Will be in your area in Nov-Feb. Call for times & places. Looking for skinners. ROLLMAN FURS. (406)494-8463, (406)498-0811. 2-I(1)

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

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

Mitzi Dulan, a nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert and team sports nutritionist for the Kansas City Roy-als, understands that lean meat is an essential part of a healthy diet. “Lean and extra lean beef have tremendous nutritional

benefits and provide more bang for your buck to healthy diets,” said Dulan. “Adding lean beef into meals is a quick and easy way to inject necessary protein in your diet, in a low-fat, heart healthy way.”

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

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

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

• Lean beef is an excellent source of protein, which provides fuel for the body, helps maintain a stable blood sugar level and takes longer to digest, helping to reduce cravings. While the benefits are real, those looking to obtain a healthy diet must, as with anything, remain mindful of portion control.

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

Heart Healthy Lean Beef Recipes

Classic Beef StewPrep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 2 hours, 45 minutesMakes 8 servings1 tablespoon oil2 pounds Laura’s Lean Eye of Round Roast cut into 2-inch cubes 2 cups sliced onions 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green bell pepper, sliced 4 large celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces8 medium carrots 4 large baking potatoes (about 2 pounds) cut into eighths1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup fat-free beef stock (double strength)1 tablespoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in skillet. On medium-high heat, sear meat cubes in skillet until browned on all sides. In a separate bowl, combine canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, Worces-tershire sauce, beef stock, basil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Pour mixture over meat and vegetables in roasting pan. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 250°F and bake for 2 hours or until meat is very tender to the fork. Baste occasionally.Nutritional Analysis Per ServingCALORIES 260 (15% from fat); FAT 4.5g (sat 1.6g); PROTEIN 31.9g; CARB 26.5g; FIBER 8.8g; CHOL 51mg; IRON 13.2mg; SODIUM 547mg.

In honor of Heart Month this February:

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March – 2013Thursday

Special Feeder Auction& All Class Cattle Auction

Stock Cow & Bred Heifer Auction & All Class Cattle Auction.

Special Feeder Auction& All Class Cattle Auction

Woodland Farms Montana Angus Sale & All Class Cattle Auction

Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.

2013 Winter / Spring

ScheduleFebruary – March – April

April – 2013Thursday

Bowles J5 Red Angus Production Auction, Feeder Auction & All Class Cattle Auction

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

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

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

Linda & Mark Nielsen, Owners

Iva Murch, Manager263-7529

Dean Barnes, Yard Manager 263-1175

Ed Hinton, Auctioneer

Serving AreA LiveStock ProducerS

For 67 YeArS!

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1946 - 2013

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

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February – 2013Thursday

Big Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auc-tion. Over 1500 feeder cattle consigned

Big Valentines Day Special Auction 9:30 a.m. - 15 nice top market hogs. Followed by all classes of cattle.1 p.m. - 25th Annual Wittkopp Angus Bull Auction featuring 72 Angus bulls.

Bulls will be fed free until May 1. Sale catalog is on www.glasgowstockyards.com

Following the bulls will be several nice consign-ments of fancy bangs vaccinated replacement heifer calves followed by stock cows and bred heifers. Early Consignments:

**Small dispersion: 15 bred heifers and 35 black 4 to 9 year old cows. Heifers are A.I. bred and cows are bred to Gelbvieh/Angus Composite bulls.

**25 purebred Angus running age cows**35 short term black cows**15 young August calving cows

Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction

All Class Cattle Auction

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Please call in consignments so buyers can be notified.

Hay For Sale: Small square bales and round bales. Call 383-4343 after 7pm or leave a message and we will call you back. 2-I

THE DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE MALL, 611 Central Ave, Great Falls, 406-899-5223 Wishing all our clients and friends Happy Year and we look forward to serving you in 2013! John Deere, Star Wars Collectibles, salt dips, copper pots, Coca-Cola, Coins, dolls, Retro Booth. Over 22 dealers. 1-I

For Sale: 1+/- acre recreational Sleeping Buffalo lot in Saco. Beautiful views of Nelson Reservoir. A perfect place to build or move a cabin onto. Lot# 20, Asking $32,000 (133SB6) 406-654-2273 MissouriRiverRealty.com 1-I

Wanted to Buy: Minneapolis Moline G-1350 tractor. Call (712) 288- 6442 If no answer, please leave message. 1-I

For Sale: Mesquite, NV / Scenic AZ 1ac-5ac parcels. RV Lots starting at $39k w/water & power. Terms avail. C. Steyee, Premier Properties of NW AZ. (702) 497-9107 crslvcowboy@yahoo.com. 10-II:2-II

Blades hair, nail and day spa welcomes you for all your hair, skin and nail needs. Licensed massage therapist available every Wed. Walk-in's are welcome. Located at 4 S. 1st St. W. in Malta, 654-5585. 1-I

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctorby Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

We hope you enjoy reading this feature in Tricia’s Trader. you

may agree, you may disagree With dr. Kerns’ ramblings, but you Will alWays have something

to discuss over dinner.

“I have something for you,” Craig said, “three gentle, longhorns which would fit well as lead steers in your cattle drive operation.” “Well, I’ve always wanted a nice set of steer horns,” I replied. “How much do you want for them?” “Nothing,” he fired back. “Take them; they’re free.” Knowing Craig had fallen on hard times, I offered, “How about I give you one hundred dollars for each one?” “Whatever, I just need them gone because I am out of feed and money. Can you bring your trailer out today?” Craig asked. “Sure; I’ll saddle a couple horses and be out after work,” I answered as I chuckled at my good fortune. The day passed quickly and soon my friend Jeremy and I pulled into the driveway of Craig’s 20 acre hobby farm. There were hog panels strung through the timber and tied to a loafing shed and if the baling twine held, this make-shift corral would serve as a loading chute. We hopped our horses out of the trailer, backed up to the gate, hit the saddle and trotted into the timber searching for the longhorns. Just as Craig had said, the steers were not the least bit concerned by our presence, mostly because they knew they held all the cards. Each steer slowly rose, yawned and curled their tails over their backs as they stretched, as if they had not a care in the world. My first lesson in longhorn management was about to begin. It would take seven pages for me to describe the events of the next two days, so I will just say those three steers were the most polite critters I have ever moved with a horse. Exhibiting no ill will, each would quietly walk into the corral, measure the panel height with their chin and clear it in a single bound before meandering back into the timber. Jeremy and I were sweating, galloping and swearing to the best of our abilities while Craig held the trailer gate chuckling at his good fortune. Eventually, I hauled all three steers to Wyoming, but it would be a stretch to call it a victory because all I did was move Craig’s problem to my place. Over the next three years, two of those fence crawling steers caused me more grief than all the other cows in

my herd. The third steer quickly became my favorite because he was struck by lightning and killed his first weekend in Wyoming. Every time I rode past his decomposing carcass on the hilltop, I chuckled at my good fortune because my headaches had been cut by a full third from a single bolt of light-ning and this brings me to my point. Legislation is like free longhorn steers; it comes with strings attached. House Bill 142, an “act assenting to the federal Dingell-Johnson act of 1950” allows fishing equipment federal taxes to be redistributed to state fish and game agencies. This places roughly four million dollars in Mon-tana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks budget and 95 House members approved the act. Five of us did not, so sportsman groups will chastise us in the next election cycle for being anti-angler and hating little children. (We are always portrayed as hating children.) The free money in the Dingell-Johnson act is not really free. Take a look. The federal budget is divided into discretionary and non-discretion-ary spending with the latter category, also called entitlements, consuming nearly 100 percent of all federal revenues. This means discretionary spend-ing, subdivided into defense and non-defense is 100 percent borrowed money which is rolled into our 16.4 trillion dollar debt. Therefore, the four million dollar federal fishing gift to our Treasure State is not actually money, it is debt. When the little children discover all the wonderful Fish, Wildlife and Parks programs were funded by debt, burdening them with the cost of their angling activities along with those of their parents and grandparents, they will not be chuckling at their good fortune. Spending has bankrupted our nation and the disease is not quaran-tined to Washington D.C. Every program supported at every level by every official at the request of every citizen, adds to the problem. Think about it. How can you demand elected officials quit spending money when you simul-taneously insist they do so? Our economic predicament is nothing to chuckle about.

Nothing to chuckle about

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Radio Shack in Malta is a Verizon and Dish Network dealer, carrying many electronics. Come check out the variety of gift ideas...It's all here at Radio Shack! First Street, Malta, 654-3639. 1-II

For Sale: Set of 4 tires/wheels, 6-hole Chevy rims, "Modern" wheels. Two have Klever tires A/8, two are GeoLanders, 31x10-50-15, all in really good shape. Call 390-1929 or 379-2516. 2-I

Hat Rack Salon: Laura Sherwood is now at the Hat Rack Salon! Taking appointments for Cuts, Styles, Perms, Colors, and Highlights. Located at 1627 3rd St. NW in Great Falls. Call 406-727-0491 or 217-7189 for appointments. 2-I

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