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Clear Creek Angus 5th Annual Production Sale, March 4, 2013, Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT. Offering 61 Angus Yearling bulls, 12 Hereford Yearling bulls, 78 fancy commercial heifers. For more info see our ad on the back cover.

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APRIL 4, 2013 AT 1:00 P.M. at Glasgow Stockyards, Glasgow Montana

50 Yearling Bulls 20 Yearling Heifers

FEATURING SONS & DAUGHTERS OF • Buf Crk Lancer-f L297 (795538) • J5 Maestro 83X (1368532)• HRR Titan 727 (1179648) • 5L Mats Signal 87V (1260994) • TR Epic XT041 (1369857) • TJS EPIC KING X044 (1386055)• CBR Ram 8306 (1274169) • J5 Copper Mine 913 (1345386)

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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: Cozy Saco 2 bedroom home on the edge of town. Newer deck, furnace/heater, original wood floors and new linoleum in kitchen & bathroom. Reduced! $35,000 (106RS6) 406-654-2273, missouririverrealty.com. 2-I

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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. 2-II

Come to Art's Furniture and Carpet, 126 Central Ave. S., Malta. We have furniture, flooring and window treatments for any and all rooms in the house. 406-654-2251 2-II

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

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

For Sale: 2009 Suzuki KingQuad 400 AS, 4x4, ATV, excellent condition, windshield included, $4,500 OBO. (406)355-4488. 2-II

For Sale: Minnkota transom mount 12 volt trolling motor, 24 pound thrust.Make offer. 265-4329. 2-II

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THINGS TO KNOW:Feb. 21 & 28, Thurs.: HOME BUYER EDUC. NEXT CLASS: 5-9 p.m., US Bank @ 235 1st St. Havre, fee $25. Call (406)434-9161x111 to register and for more information.

Mar. 2, Sat.: HAVRE BRIDAL FAIR, Havre Holiday Village Mall

Mar. 3rd, Sun.: PINOCHLE, Rudyard Senior Center, 2-4pm. Everyone welcome.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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For Sale: 4 Lots & 3/1 House in Sunburst. Great Investment or Live in, build on vacant lots. (406)937-6645. 2-II

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

Your favorite country poet will return next issue!

For Sale: 60 head of fancy one iron Black Angus bred heifers. Begin calving Mar. 12. Bred to low birth weight, high performance Angus bulls. Located in Glasgow. Call 951-2426. 2-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

The Swap Shop in Wolf Point is a Pawn Broker. We carry a great variety of items including kitchen tables, guns, games, hand and power tools, & T.V.s. Too much to mention. Come check out our selection at 121 Anaconda Street, Wolf Point, MT. 406-653-1410. 2-II

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For Sale: AKC Yellow Lab puppies. Exc. Comb. of hunting/pointing lab, super family companion. Parents proven hunters. Sire: Tiger Mountains Lethal Weapon. Dam: Diamond Ds Prairie Breeze. Family raised, well socialized. Incl. written health guar., 1st shots, dewclaws rem., puppy training kit. Ready Mar. 2. www.labradorswest.com. Call 406-965-0022. 2-II

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

For Sale: INDIAN-DESIGN BLANKETS & ARTWORK Sweetgrass ~ Sage ~ Furs Pelts ~ Buckskin ~ Saddles~~~USA Made Schrade~~~Old Timer KnivesBig Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~ x

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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WANTED: Towner offset disc harrow. (406) 357-3531. 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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For Sale: 2010 Artic Cat 700, with snowblade and winch. Call Red's for details. (406) 265-9595. 2-II

For Sale: ‘73 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, exc. cond., strong 460 engine. '80 F150 4x4 rough shape/runs $750 OBO: '68 Cadaillac 4 dr. Seden divil $1,000. OBO '68 Ford F150 4 speed 4x4 $995. OBO Call 654-7794. 1-II:3-II

For Sale: Four lots totaling 16,800+/- sq.ft., located in the Saco Original Townsite and have all utilities available. This property is large enough for a home, garage and shop! Asking $30,000 (105GA6) 406-654-2273 www.MissouriRiverRealty.com. 2-I

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

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

For Sale: City lot in Wolf Point. All utilities, close to grocery store and high school. Trailers OK. Call 406-899-0121. 2-II

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Money Talks

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GettinG Help from a financial professional Are you suddenly on your own or forced to assume greater responsibility for your financial future? Unsure about whether you’re on the right track with your savings and investments? Finding yourself with new responsibilities, such as the care of a child or an aging parent? Facing other life events, such as marriage, divorce, the sale of a family business, or a career change? Too busy to become a financial expert but needing to make sure your assets are being managed appropriately? Or maybe you simply feel your assets could be invested or protected better than they are now. These are only some of the many circumstances that prompt people to contact someone who can help them address their financial questions and issues. This may be especially true for women, who live longer than men on average and therefore may face an even greater challenge in making their assets last over that longer life span. In fact, one survey found that women often value advice from a professional in their financial decision-making even more than men do.*Why work with a financial professional?

• A financial professional can apply his or her skills to your specific needs. Just as important, you have someone who can answer questions about things that you may find confusing or anxiety-provoking. When the financial markets go through one of their periodic downturns, having someone you can turn to may help you make sense of it all.

• If you don’t feel confident about your knowledge of investing or specific financial products and services, having someone who monitors the financial markets every day can be helpful. After all, if you hire people to do things like cut your hair, work on your car, and tend to medical issues, it might just make sense to get some help when dealing with important financial issues.

• Even if you have the knowledge and ability to manage your own finances, the financial world grows more intricate every day as new products and services are introduced. Also, legislative changes can have a substantial impact on your investment and tax planning strategy. A professional can monitor such developments on an ongoing basis and assess how they might affect your portfolio.

• A financial professional may be able to help you see the big picture and make sure the various aspects of your financial life are integrated in a way that makes sense for you. That can be especially important if you own your own business or have complex tax issues.

• If you already have a financial plan, a financial professional can act as a sounding board, giving you a reality check to make sure your assumptions and expectations are realistic. For example, if you’ve been investing far more conservatively than is appropriate for your goals and circumstances, either out of fear of making a mistake or from not being aware of how risks can be managed, a financial professional can help you assess whether and how your portfolio might need adjusting to improve your chances of reaching those goals.

When should you consult a professional? You don’t have to wait until an event occurs before consulting a financial professional. Having someone help you develop an overall strategy for approaching your financial goals can be useful at any time. However, in some cases, a specific life event or perceived need can serve as a catalyst for seeking advice. Such events might include:

• Marriage, divorce, or the death of a spouse• Having a baby or adopting a child• Planning for a child’s or grandchild’s college educationv• Buying or selling a family business• Changing jobs or careers• Planning your retirement• Developing an estate plan• Receiving an inheritance or financial windfall

Making the most of a professional’s expertise• You’ll need to understand how a financial professional is compensated for his or her services. Some receive a fee based on an hourly rate (usually for specific

advice or a financial plan), or on a percentage of your portfolio’s assets and/or income. Some receive a commission from a third party for any products you may purchase. Still others may receive some combination of fees and commissions, while still others may simply receive a salary from their financial services employer. Don’t be reluctant to ask about fees; any reputable financial professional shouldn’t hesitate to explain how he or she is compensated.

• Even if you’re a relative novice when it comes to finances, don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand what’s being presented to you. You’re not being rude; you’re simply trying to prevent misunderstandings that could backfire later.

• Don’t let yourself be pressured into making a financial decision you’re not comfortable with or don’t understand. This is your money, and you have the right to take whatever time you need. However, give yourself a deadline for your decision so you don’t get caught in “analysis paralysis.”

• If you think your financial life simply needs a checkup rather than a complete overhaul, you’ll need to clarify the areas in which you’re looking for assistance. That can help you decide what type of advice you’re looking for from your financial professional, though you should also pay attention to any additional suggestions raised during your discussions. Your plans should take into consideration your financial goals, your time horizon for achieving each one, your current financial and emotional ability to tolerate risk, and any recent changes in your circumstances.

• Don’t assume you have to be wealthy to make use of a financial professional. While some do focus on clients with assets above a certain level, others do not.• Think about the scope of the services you’ll need. Do you want comprehensive help in a variety of areas, or would you be better off assembling a team of

specialists? Do you need an ongoing relationship, or can your needs be taken care of on a one-time basis? If you’re a relative novice or having to deal with decisions you’ve never had to make before, someone with broad-based expertise might be a good place to start.

• Even if you feel you need detailed advice from several different specialists--for example, if you own your own business--consider whether you might benefit from having someone who can coordinate among them. A financial professional can sometimes be a gateway to other professionals who can help with specific aspects of your finances, such as accounting, tax and/or estate planning, insurance, and investments.

• If you want comprehensive management, you may be able to give a financial professional the independent authority to make trading decisions for your portfolio without checking with you first. In that case, you’ll likely be asked to help develop and sign an investment policy statement that spells out the specifics of the firm’s decision-making authority and the guidelines to be followed when making those decisions.

If you feel that consulting an expert can be helpful, don’t postpone making that call. The sooner you get your questions answered, the sooner you’ll be able to pay more attention to the things--family, friends, career, hobbies--that an organized financial life can help you enjoy.

*February 2012 survey of 1,150 affluent individuals conducted by Spectrem Group, a research/consulting firm focused on the affluent and retirement markets.

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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!

WORDS FROM

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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Ranch/contact aRea Sale Date: time

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

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

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

Wittkopp Angus Glasgow, MT Feb., 2014 Home 485-3552, Cell 974-3552

Bulls of the Big Sky Billings, MT Feb., 2014 208-267-2668 www.bullsofthebigsky.com

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

or visit www.triciastrader.com.

SEUBERTINSURANCE, INC.Farm w Crop w Hail

Our company has great hail rates and quick binding authority for your crops!234 Front Street l P.O. Box 902 l Shelby, Montana 59474

406-434-5211 l 1-800-585-5212Russ Seubert, Agent

406-434-5506 - Home

Auto w Home w Life

Promises: at 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. 2-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

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

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For Sale: 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4 Door, 120k miles, 4WD automatic, power windows, A/C, $9,900 O.B.O. Call 406-390-3639. 2-II

Attention! It's the 43rd Annual MRWT 'Nut n Gut' Old time feed and dance. Join in, fun for the family with 'wagon train style minute to win it games', door prizes, 50/50, and a homemade feast. Redneck style "Dinner and a Show". March 9th, 6 o'clock, Lucky Bullet, Malta, MT. 2-IIFor 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.

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

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Often, the life of an entrepreneur follows a winding path full of unexpected twists and turns. This can be said for the owners of North Star Dodge in Havre. Jim and Ila Reighard purchased the dealership in 1989 after its previous owner was killed in an automobile accident. Their entrepreneurship story truly began over 30 years before, however. Having owned several business ventures prior to this, including an oil drilling company for fifteen years, a pizza house and bar for eight years in Billings, a dude ranch at Utica and one at Hobson, customer service and the business world were familiar territory for the couple. North Star Dodge inevitably grew by leaps and bounds under their skilled leadership and wisdom. As any smart business owner must do, the Reighards planned for longevity by empowering individuals within the company with responsibility and ownership. A young, hardworking, key employee there since 1990, Rocky Preeshl soon moved up the ranks from detailer to technician to parts manager to parts and service director. Today, Preeshl is the General Sales Manager and co-owner of North Star Dodge. He is a vital element in keeping the company on track and growing. Later, son Gary and his wife Jennifer joined North Star Dodge in 1995, both leaving previous positions with The Boeing Company to come “home” to Montana. Each of them took positions working for Gary’s father: Gary started as the parts manager, and Jennifer went to work as the bookkeeper. When Jim and Ila semi-retired in 2000, Gary moved up to become General Manager and dealer principle; Jennifer advanced to Office Manager and accountant. It was after this that North Star Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep entered the motor-sports arena with the purchase of a Yamaha dealership. Then, in 2008, Chrysler selected North Star Dodge as one of only three dealers in Montana to bring on BusinessLink, which is an innovative program featuring a line-up of Heavy Duty 4500 and 5500 commercial trucks. As the company inches toward the 25 year mark in business, Gary, Jennifer and Rocky adhere to the philosophy that made their company successful from the start—“Treat ‘em right, every time, all the time.” With a full staff of over 20 hard-working people dedicated to treating customers right, North Star Dodge draws repeat business from as far away as Billings. Yet, they remember that their local community is the key to their success. “We continually strive for the opportunity to sell and serve within the community,” Gary says. “We appreciate the person who gives us the chance and we work hard to give them the best deal possible. We appreciate customer loyalty and we pledge our loyalty to them in return.” He adds, “One thing I firmly believe is when you spend your paycheck out of town that money does not come back to your community. Every chance I get I buy here. Sometimes it costs me a little more, but that money supports Havre and eventually supports my business, as well as others.” Besides being strong supporters of motor-cross and hill-climbs throughout the state, North Star Dodge makes a concerted effort to support the youth in their community. They donate to 4-H, Boys and Girls Club, Youth Hockey, Lions Swim Team, High School Athletics, MSU-Northern Athletics. In addition, the company donates a vehicle for MSU-Northern coaches to use when they go on athletic scouting trips. As the saying goes, “Think globally, act locally.” North Star Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Yamaha takes care of who and what is around them. And they believe that will have a big payoff at the end of the day.

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

Supporting the communities we work in...

MULTI-CITY:Ezzie’s Wholesale

HARLEM:Richman Insurance LEWISTOWN:Snowy Mountain Motors

Lewistown Rental

Duane Sparks Chevrolet

CHINOOK:Jamieson Motors

American Garage, LLC TURNER:Reed’s Ag Enterprises ~ Turner Supply

HAVRE:North Star Dodge Custom Collision Repair

Havre Muffler & Brake Havre Ready Mix, Inc.~ Baltrusch Construction, Inc. ~Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc. Pacific Steel & Recycling

Tilleman Motor Co.

RUDYARD: McNair Furniture MALTA: Radio Shack Malta

First State Bank

Great Northern Hotel & Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel Crossroads Coffee ~ Feigel Photo Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven Mint Bar

R & G Feeds

HINSDALE:Stoughie’s Bar & Grill WOLF POINT:Northern Prairie Auto Sales

North Star Dodge

1720 US Hwy 2 East, Havre, Montana 59501 • 406-265-5428 • www.northstardodge.com

North Star Dodge’s average sales have increased from five vehicles per month in 1989 to over 50 vehicles per month now.

Co-owner Rocky PreeshlOwner Gary Reighard

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(PRESS RELEASE--) Local author Dawn Colby has written and now published “True Love Ignited”. Colby said “True Love Ignited” is a book of triumph through the many tragedies of her life and the lessons she has had to learn about the power of God’s love. “God’s love is a powerful, changing force,” she said. “Love can change any circumstance for good. It’s the way we look at love that makes all the difference – as we apply 1 Corinthians 13 from the Bible to our everyday life, in our life applications. As her life unfolded this book was born, Colby said. Writing the book gave her the ability to look back from where she was to where she is now, she said. “We all need to know that our past doesn’t have to dictate our future,” Colby said. “And this book can give you the tools to do that.” The book is intended to help the reader on a journey with God, she said, and to reach a destination of freedom from the hurts of this life, no matter what age. As a mother of two children, a wife of a law officer, a daughter out of the oilfield, a child of a two-parent home, Colby has lived and viewed life from many different perspectives. What she has learned, she said, is what she is offering to others in the form of this book –the revelation of personal testimonies others can apply to their lives.

MEET THE AUTHOR:

March 2--Havre Book Exchange, Atrium Mall, Havre.Noon - 3:00pm 265-6452

March 12--Top Hat, Havre11:00am - 1:00pm 265-9300

March 25--Promises, Malta 6:00 - 9:00pm. 654-2380

LOCAL AUTHOR RELEASES FIRST BOOK

NATIONAL RELEASE DATE:

April 16

• e-Books available on Amazon. • Hard copies available at

• http://ignitedlove.tateauthor.comOR www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore

•Contact the author 406-357-2197

www.northernprairieauto.com

100 Hwy 2 East - Wolf Point, MT 59201 - (406) 653-1160

Northern Prairie Auto Sales

Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. For full pricing details call Northern Prairie Auto Sales at 653-1160. Drive away price includes customer cash for qualifying customers only.

Call Jack Nelson, Terry Fast or Jason Partridge for details.

SOLD

SLT, Crew, 5.7L Hemi, Auto, Flame Red,

Cloth Buckets, Clearance Lamps, Back-

Up Cam, Trailer Tow & More!

MSRP $44,370 - Drive Away Price $39,937

2012 DODGE RAM 2500

NEW

Big Horn, Crew, SLT, Max. Steel, 5.7L

Hemi, Prem. Cloth Bench, Black,

Back-Up Cam, Remote, Plus More!

MSRP $42,235 - Drive Away Price $36,284

2013 DODGE RAM 1500

NEW

Crew, Laramie, Htd/Vtd Leather,

Nav, Remote,Deep Cherry & More!

MSRP $48,680 - Drive Away Price $42,996

2013 DODGE RAM 1500

NEW

ST, 5.7L Hemi, White,

Cloth Int., Tow Mirrors, Block Htr.,

Anti-Spin Rear End, Plus More!

MSRP $37,580 - Drive Away Price $33,284

2013 DODGE RAM 1500

NEW

Crew, 6’4” Ram Box, White,

Htd/Vtd Leather, Sunroof,

Nav and More!

MSRP $63,215 - Drive Away Price $52,715

2013 DODGE RAM 2500

NEW

Quad, SLT, White, 5.7L Hemi,

Wheel to Wheel Steps, U-Connect,

Trailer Brake Control & More!

MSRP $39,530 - Drive Away Price $34,729

2013 DODGE RAM 1500

VALENTINES COME INALL SHAPES AND SIZESAT NORTHERN PRAIRIE

AUTO SALES!

2013 TRUCK OF YEAR/RAM 1500

Savings up to $10,000 on heavy dutys if qualify for all rebates and incentivesand saveings up to $6000 on 2013 1500’s if qualify as well (not all models qualify).

NEW

Rear DVD,

Heated Leather, Navigation,

Plus Much More!

MSRP $36,210 - Drive Away Price $33,960

2013 CHRYSLER TWN & CTRY

NEW

SXT, FWD, Winter Chill, Black Prem.

Cloth, Block Heater, Flex Seating,

Bluetooth & More!

MSRP $26,880 - Drive Away Price $24,880

2013 DODGE JOURNEY

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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 divorced and have a teenager who will be driving soon. What would be the best way to set up insurance for the child? ~Mike

Dear Mike, I suppose a break-up does change the dynamic somewhat, but with my kids I simply left the car in my name and paid the extra insurance cost for a little while. For me, still being in control of the car as a dad outweighed the additional money I was paying in premiums. Having a minor child running around in the world with his or her name on a car title is not a good plan.Then, when they turned 18, I put each of their cars into their names. This, of course, was dependent on them behaving and acting responsibly. They were legally liable at that age too. I’m sure the insurance costs went up, but at that point the financial risk and liability factors were on them, not me. In this kind of situation, especially because there’s more of a potential for disagreements, I think I’d do it that way. Just put it in your name for now, especially if you’re putting money toward the purchase of a vehicle. ~Dave

DEAR DAVE, My employer recently stopped matching my 401(k) contributions. Together, my husband and I make about $100,000 a year. Should I continue to invest in this option, or should I put money into an IRA? ~Linda

Dear Linda, If possible, I would put 100 percent of my retirement savings into a Roth IRA with good, growth stock mutual funds before messing with a non-matching 401(k). But remember, my goal if you follow the Baby Steps is to be debt-free except for your home, and have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, before you begin setting aside for retirement. These are the steps that allow you to be prepared for emergencies and free up your largest wealth-building tool, which is your income. With your income, both you and your husband could open Roth IRAs and contribute $5,500 each in 2013. That’s a total of $11,000 toward retirement next year, and it’s only 11 percent of your income. With this in mind, I’d advise going ahead with your 401(k)s after your Roth IRAs are in place. That would flesh out the remaining four percent and give you guys 15 percent of your income going toward retirement! ~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.

"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

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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.

Tuesday morning around 5:30, I was finishing my daily seven mile run before grabbing breakfast and heading to the capitol. It was dark and I was running north on Helena’s Montana Avenue about a half mile from my temporary home. For safety sake, I wear a florescent yellow jersey, a highly reflective body harness, headlamp, and red strobe light. On roads lacking a sidewalk, I run on the shoulder facing traffic should a probable collision require my leap into the barrow pit. This four lane street is mostly deserted at this early hour, and this morning, with no other cars in sight, a sedan zipped past me holding firm in the outside lane; their passenger side mirror missing my right elbow by a mere couple feet. Had the motorist drifted to the left lane we would have passed each other at a safer distance of eight to ten feet. Oh well; he made his point and I kept running. Fifteen seconds later, another set of headlights approached and at a distance of 200 yards, they shifted to the left lane, before safely passing and drifting back to the outside lane. In the darkness, I smiled, mouthed “thank you” and nodded my head in gratitude; a gesture the minivan driver would never see. In my last quarter mile, a third vehicle approached; again in the out-side lane. This driver held his pickup firmly in his lane and I considered tak-ing an evasive leap over the snow bank piled along the road’s shoulder. Just like with the sedan driver, I could have reached out and slapped the pickup’s rearview mirror as it zoomed past, dislocating my shoulder thereby proving I am stupid; a trait I prefer kept a secret. Now, let me jump to another subject. I will get back to the sedan and pickup drivers when I make my point at the end of this column. Montana’s code book grows every session. Beginning with our one page compact to join the union in 1889, our Treasure State book of laws has ballooned past 16,000 pages, stands 16 inches tall, weighs over 50 pounds and

citizens are expected to know and obey every single regulation. Ignorance of the law is not a defense in court; it’s a dang good excuse and I use it frequent-ly, but it is not a defense. Answer me this: Would you buy a new blender if it came with a 16,000 page operator’s manual and you were expected to commit every page to memory before blending your first margarita? Prob-ably not, which is why people lick the salt, slam down the shot of tequila and suck on the lime rather than buy a new blender. Progressives assume citizens will obey every law and this is the special logic behind solutions like gun-free zones. To the left, utopia is but one regulation away and once the magical combination of laws is enacted America will achieve nirvana. Liberals are delusional. Last week in the House Transportation Committee, we heard HB257 an “act revising laws pertaining to bicycles.” In addition to further defin-ing bicycles and regulating lights and brakes, HB 257 requires motorists to maintain five feet of clearance when passing bicycles. Even though driver’s manuals have required this five foot clearance for six years, and it is common sense, it was never part of Montana Code. We heard emotional testimony from bicyclists who have been critically injured being rear-ended by autos and I empathize with their pain and suffering, but I voted “No” and here is why. Yielding a five foot safe zone to walkers, runners, or bikers is a simple courtesy, but if you were preparing to zoom past a bicycle at highway speeds separated by only inches, I doubt the presence or absence of a law will change your behavior. To close the loop and prove my point, both the sedan and the pickup who zipped past me in the darkness on Montana Avenue were Lewis and Clark County Sheriff vehicles operated by citizens educated in the rules of the road and sworn to public safety. HB257 slipped out of committee 8-3, but logic prevailed on the House floor where we defeated it on a vote of 43-57. Just like knapweed, it will grow back.

Montana Code is Like Knapweed on Steroids

For Sale: 2004 Chevy 2500 HD Crew cab, long box, 4X4, 387K miles, maroon color, aluminum wheels, nice clean pickup, works great, priced at $7,995.2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega cab, 4X4, Hemi, nerf bars, grille guard, bed liner, white, 96K miles, Nice! Priced at $18,995. Call Central City Auto & RV (406)538-9484. 2-II

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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

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~~~~~ x

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

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The market we are experiencing for agricultural land and successful small businesses is strong. If you are or have considered selling your property or business,now may be the time, we are getting them sold!

Give Russell a call to discuss your particular situation; it doesn’t cost anything to explore the possibilities.

Russell Pederson - 406.939.2501384 MT HWY 200 West, Circle, MT 59215

www.montanalandauctions.comBrokers Company

Eastern Montana Properties

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!Keystone Pipeline & Bakken driven growth

expected, owner wishes to retire.Established bulk fuel business with bulk plant,

2 storage buildings, full service gas station offer-ing light maintenance, tire sales and repair, only car wash in town. Business, real estate and equipment.

$295,000

DRY ASH CREEK 40First time on the market in 50 plus

years! +/- 42 fenced grass acres with highway access, utilities and stock water

well. School bus route and daily mail delivery. +/- 4 miles from

Circle, Montana. $135,000

UNION ROAD 40+/- 40 acres grass, utilities

close by, year round county road access, daily mail

delivery, +/- 8 miles from Circle, Montana.

$100,000

CENTRAL MONT. 5 BEDROOM HOMELocated 23 miles W of Lewistown in Hobson. 360º mountain views, 5 mins.

to Ackley Lake, 5 mins. to the Judith River, 20 mins. to Lewistown, 25 mins. to multiple trailheads into the Little Belt Mountains, easy drive to Bozeman, Great Falls or Billings. +/- .46 acre, private well, city sewer, mature trees, lots of room for parking or to build a shop. Propane heat, hot water heater & cloths dryer. All appliances included: kitchen stove, fridge, dishwasher, front load washer and dryer, attached extra large single car garage. Broker owned. $129,000

+/- 4.25 acres, Larger home, needs TLC, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, highway access, school bus & mail route. If you need lots of room

and have some DYI skills, this one is for you! +/- 10

miles north of Circle, Montana. $139,000

BUFFALO CRK. COUNTRY HOME MCCONE 177+/- 177 acres with telephone, power,

mobile home site, well & septic, 2 livestock shelters, 2 Butler buildings

with cement floors, 160 plus acre pasture approx. 3/4 mile off highway.

+/- 16 miles N of Circle, Montana. Business Headquarters and/or

Hobby Ranch homsite. $195,000

305 W. SAND CRK.+/- 20 acres. Very nice home, detached 3 car garage/shop,

barn, storage building, Butler building, new well drilled in 2011, on school bus and mail

route, +/- 4 south west of Vida, Montana. $217,000

COTTONWOOD CRK. 320 First time on the market since home-

steaded. Expired CRP: +/- 320 total acres (+/- 309 acres having tillage history),

county road access, 100 % of the mineral rights transfer (Recent Mineral Ownership Report available) +/- 5 miles east of Circle

$216,000

REDWATER VIEWS 400Expired CRP: +/- 400 total acres (+/- 355 acres with tillage history), county road access, +/- 2 1/3 miles south east of Circle $240,000

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

TONGUE RIVER 22+/- 22 acres S of Miles City, +/- 10

mins from Haines Ave, Tongue River frontage, +/- 17 acre tillable

irrigated (T & Y Ditch rights). Great location for new home, barn & animals with the ability to grow trees, garden, hay, etc. $159,900

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