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April 6, 2011 Volume IX Issue 7

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15th Annual Production Sale

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Bear Paw Livestock—Chinook, MT Sale at 1:00 pm - Lunch at Noon

BULL TEST SALE

“Your Source for Bulls on the Hi-Line”

70 Bulls Sell

MILK RIVER BULL TEST CONSIGNORS

For Complete Sale Information

& Sale Book Contact:

Clayton Hofeldt (406) 945-0850

[email protected]

Performance Tested

Fertility Tested

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Download our Sale Book at www.ballyhooprinting.com

See a video pre-view of the bulls at www.locallivestock.com

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The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., Apr. 20th.

Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Apr. 13th at 9am.

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April. Please contact one of our other ad reps, specified for your county, until Wendy returns. She

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CONTENTS:Classifieds, Classifieds,

EVERYWHERE!

Pg.Ad Placement Form ........11“Animal Academics” ....back .............................next timeClassified Ad Rates ........11Conservative Cow Dr. .... 14Cowboy Poetry by ........... 5 Fred Liese“Laugh Lines” ................... 9“Money Talks” Financial Column .............. 7Realty Section ................. 6Rodeo Roundup ............ 13Subscription Request .....11“Things to Know” ............. 4

Thaniks for reading

“Tricia’s Trader!”

Tricia’s Trader SERVES THESE MONTANA TOWNS: Joplin

InvernessRudyardHinghamGildfordKremlin

Fort BentonLoma

Big SandyHavre

ChinookCleveland

HarlemFort Belknap

TurnerZortmanDodsonMaltaSaco

HinsdaleGlasgowNashua

Fort PeckPark Grove

Wolf PointJordan

LewistownRoy JunctionGrass Range

HobsonStanfordChester

GeraldineSquare Butte

DentonGreat Falls

ShelbyDunkirkGalataConradValier

ChoteauDuttonFairfieldSimms

Sun RiverVaughn

Sun Prairie

HARLEMLUMBER

COMPANY406-353-2511

Find us at the south end of Main.I f we don’ t have i t , we can get i t !

Charlie & Kay Brekke, Owners

For Sale: RUANA KNIVES! Huge selection of hard-to-find, USA-made Schrade OLD TIMERS & UNCLE HENRYs. We also buy & sell RUANA and Boulder, CO. WESTERN KNIVES. Give a great, vintage gift this year. Big Sky Images and Collect-ibles, Havre Holiday Village Mall. (406) 788-7210. 4-I

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FBR Fort Benton

Realty

www.fbrealty.com 1426 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT (800)406-0946

QUALITY HOMES IN FORT BENTON! 410 FRONT 3bed/3ba 3840 sq/ft home on two levels on a 175’ by 120’ corner lot one block from the beautiful Mis-souri River. $283,900 1011 20TH ST 2 +2bed 2438 sq/ft home offers all one level living w/deck, hot tub, Situated near the high school, park, and museums. $184,500 1118 WASHINGTON 2+bed/2bath 2,464 sq./ft. home features hot tub, new carpet, sprinkler system on 4 corner lots. $174,500 1010 12TH 4bed/3ba on 3 city lots,privacy fenced back yard, oversized garage & outdoor patio, hardwood floors, large master suite, living room, den, kitchen/dining combo, and partial finished basement wi/storage. $149,900 1804 FRANKLIN 4 bd/2ba includes large living room, family room, bonus room, finished walk-out daylight base-ment, plus storage space on 2-1/2+ lots near school & city park! $148,000

Now acceptingConsignmentsWhether its one piece or a full dispersal, call today and get top results for your equipment.

CurreNt INveNtory INCludes:2 – Tractors 3 – Combines4 – Headers 2 – Swathers9 – Grain Trucks 4 – Air Drills1 – Corn Planter 2 – Sprayers14 – Trailers 7 – NH3 Tanks 2 – Balers 1 – Grader 12 – Pull Scrapers ...ANd MuCH More!

AgriCon Ltd. Consignment AuctionMorden, MB • Saturday, April 9, 2011

Ritchie Bros. Manager – Luke Fritshaw: 306.260.2189

toll Free: 1.800.491.4494

UnreservedpUbLiC AUCtion

for MoreinforMAtion:

rbauction.comFor up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website:

For Sale: 1992 Toyota Tercel, 1.5L gasoline, 2 door coupe car. Motor bad, needs -replaced. $500. Call 406-357-4201. x

Reeds Ag Enterprises in Turner is now a Wheatheart dealer for NorthCentral Mon-tana for parts & equipment. Call 406-379-2386. 3-II:10-I

Bus. w/ Lvg Quarters For Sale: Blue Bear Car Wash, Havre, MT. 3 inside & 1 outside bay, 1 RV dump, 2 vacuums, 2300 sq. ft. living quarters w/ radiant floor heat. Upper floor has large bed/bath suite both w/ walk in closets, and large open area. Main floor: kitchen w/ appli-ances, breakfast bar looks into lg. din. rm. Very large lvg room, one main floor bath, two rooms one for storage and the other ideal for office space. Selling for medical reasons. Appraised at $278k, asking $245,000. Call Lance at 945-0680.

For Sale: Beagle x Bassett pups, 1/8 Lhasa Apso, fully vaccinat-ed Boston Terrier x Cavalier, fully vacc. Apr. 13. Many Shih T3u pups, full vac., ready Apr. 27. Order Now. 673-3175. 4-I

EAYRS ANGUS BULL SALEThursday, April 14, 2011

Lunch at noon • Sale starts at 1:00 p.m.

Selling30 YearlingAngus Bulls

GLASGOWSTOCKYARDS

• Performance and Fertility Tested

• Gentle Dispositions

406-486-5684or 406-367-5327

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April 21 & 28, Thurs.: HOMEBUYER ED CLASS, US Bank , 2�5 First St. (West entrance, Level 2-Meeting Room) HAVRE. 5pm-9pm, fee $20. Call ��-9161 x11� to register or for more info.

June 18, Sat.: LONGEST DAM RACE T-SHIRT CONTEST, sponsored by Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agricultre. Create a concept design that uses the events of the Longest Dam Race, to be held June 18 in Fort Peck, MT, and power houses as a theme. For rules and info, call �06-228-2222 or email [email protected].

July 8 & 9, Fri. & Sat.: BLAINE CO. CAR CRUISE and DRIVE-IN MOVIE. For information, contact Matt Langford at �57-2�70.

THINGS TO KNOW:

Let us know what’s happening in your area It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email [email protected].

Burnham Fencing

Alex Burnham Saco, MT 59261

Phone: 406 527-7920 (Cell)

Barbed Wire Fence, Wind Break, Corrals, Repairs; Skid Steer Work

BRAND FOR SALE:

Call 406-357-2817

-RB

For Sale: 1986 Peterbilt 359 truck. 400 Big Cam 4, 13 spd, air-ride suspension, ap-prox. 500k, Low Pro 24.5. Call 406-799-2872 or 357-2266, if no answer, pls lv msg. 3-II(x)

For Sale: USED OILFIED PIPE - 1-24in od weld fittings & valves, 1-1/4 thru 6-5/8” USED RODS - 5/8 thru 1”, CABLE - 3/8 thru 1”, USED GUARD RAIL, USED 6” galv CHANNEL, NEW HDPE PIPE - 3/4 thru 4”, lengths to 12,000ft BRIDGES for pivots, vehicles, walking, rv’s, etc prices fob our yard in Great Falls or delivered 406-453-7299 or 866-683-7299 ask for Ed [email protected] ask for free catalog. 2-II:8-I

For Sale: 1996 Mazda Prote-ge’, 1.5L gasoline, tranny bad, needs replaced. $500. Call 357-4201 for more information. x

For Sale: ‘89 Buick Park Ave-nue. $500 as is. Call 357-2255. 4-I

For Sale: Powder River calf table, very good cond. Brand new 13 drawer roll around tool cabinet. 378-3147 3-II

Spring into action! Looking to save moneyand keep your insurancecoverage limits? Call Sheila 406-265-4842. 4-I


He wrote:

While I’m up here in the high landI think of you belowLet me tell you sweetheart,There’s something you should know. As I write this messageI think that it is wiseTo tell you, almost any day,You may get a big surprise. To type this loving note to youIt’s somewhat tongue in cheekIt’s plain for you to visualizeI’m truly up the creek. Down in your community,They’re diminutive and smallUp here, on the other hand,You’ve got it straight and tall.

Gigantic in proportionIt could be definedGrab the opportunityHave it etched into your mind.

It is darned impressiveTremendous, so to speakCome, you are invitedCome and take a peek.

Come and take a good hard lookIt’s here for your inspectionIt will take your breath awayYou may need some good protection.

It’s my sole perspective“X” will mark the spotHoney, be preparedOff guard, you may be caught.

As for the time duration,I can’t assume the lengthWhen it’s finally over,It may zap up all your strength.

You’ll have memories in the basementPerhaps the kitchen floorDon’t forget the living room…You won’t yell for more.

As I conclude this note to youBefore I drift to sleepI do hope, well in advance,You’re not in too deep.

Before I doze and dream of you,My affection I will showWith love, here is the message,Look out for melting snow.

H. Fred LieseTricia’s Trader, © 2011

A Special Note for You

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.

THANK YOUfor your years of support. I look

forward to serving you in my new career as Sales Rep with

Will’s Office World.

~Jim Mayer406.461.1919 (cell)

Box 430, 128 MainWolf Point, MT 59201

OFFICE AUTOMATION: Machines • Furniture • supplies •service • printing • coMputers • consulting

Phone:406-653-2630800-742-9457

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For Sale: Older white gelding and 3 year old paint filly, both very gentle. Reasonably priced to a good home. 945-2969. 3-II

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For Sale: 2 Dozer Blades, 1 Cat Blade D-6 size, 9’ wide x 3’ high. 1 Young-Brand Blade, has universal mtgs., semi/u type 13’ wide 5’ high fits D-8 K and larger Cats. Both Blades like new. 873-4780. 4-I


REAL ESTATE SECTION

265-7845www.f lynnrealtyinc.com

“� e Firm that Service and Satisfaction built Since 1957”

1314/1314 1/2 4th St - $99,000

Live in One/Rent the Other!1314 - 1 bdrm, 1 bath w/2 nonconform-ing bedrooms in basement. 1314 1/2 does now have 1 bedroom, 1 bath in

Call Jeanie Cole at 945-0931

1436 2nd St./212-214 15th Ave. - $77,000

1 bedroom house + duplex (1 bdrm)

washer/dryer included.Call Janis Flynn Pyrak

at 265-9400

415 2nd St. - $118,000Downtown location. Individual storage units.

Washer/Dryer hookups. Many recent updates.

Call Janis Flynn Pyrak at 265-9400

321 4th Ave - $230,000 Commercial/Residential/Store Option!

Newly updated, beautiful Historic 4-plex located in downtown area. Can be used as a single family dwelling upstairs or commercial/store

kitchen, central air, private back yard, RV parking & double garage.

Call Janis Flynn Pyrak at 265-9400

NORTHERN LAND AND REALTYSheila Forshee, Agent

4015 16th St. NE - HavreBuilding and property includes auto repair business, improved equipment and techni-cians certifications. Employees may follow new owner. A great commercial investment.

$425,000

2629 US Hwy 2 NE- Havre

The front garage asking price is $250,000.00

the motel asking price is $600,000.00. These

can be sold serarately . Wonderful rooms with

one that has three beds. They have a family

asmosphere that guests give a five star rating.

$850,000600 1st St. - Havre

1401 1st St. - HavreCommercial investment with revenue on Hwy 2.

Remodeled in 1997. Furnaces have been replaced and has central air. Some Apartments are rented completely furnished. Also has some commercial tenants and room for more. Owner will take $120,000 down and owner finance. $250,000

Land and a 3160 sq ft. building. Attached work benches, air compressor and a water holding tank included in the sale.

$239,000

PRICE

REDUCED

Used Furniture and CollectiblesCorinna Bahnmiller

Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday - SundayHwy 87, PO Box 472 - Big Sandy, MT 59520

(406) 390-3176Estate and Personal Property Liquidator

[email protected]

For Sale: Popular local bar and long time meeting place for both local patrons and trav-elers on busy Hwy 2 in Saco. A great place to find everyone enjoying conversation, music, pool, darts, gaming machines and a great selection of re-freshments! Asking $130,000 (208JB6) 406-654-2273. 3-II

In the market for a new/used vehicle and don’t know where to start? Call Jack, Terry, or Pam at Northern Prairie Auto Sales at 653-1160, we’ll let you know what you are get-ting before you sign the dotted line! We offer the same great rebates and incentives as the big city guys, but we provide something they don’t - home-town service. Call 653-1160 or visit our web at www.north-ernprairieauto.com. Don’t see what you want? Call us and we’ll get it for you. 5-II(x)


By guest contributorGreg Dugdale

of Raymond JamesFinancial Services, Inc.

Havre, Montana

Money Talks

For richer or Poorer Everyspousalfinancialrelationshipisunique.Throughtheyears,couplesdevelop theirownsystemsforhandlingfinancialmatters.Sometimes it isonepartner’sresponsibilitytomanageallfinances,sometimestheother’sandsometimesacombination.Whateverthesituation,certain informationshouldbeshared. Couplesshouldconsidermutualresponsibilityforandknowledgeof:Retirement plans: Take time to fully acquaint each otherwith employerretirement benefits. Both partners should have current knowledge ofpension plans, 401(k) accounts and IRAs. For a complete picture ofexpected retirement benefits, become familiar with each other’s SocialSecuritybenefits,aswell.Understandingretirementbenefitinformationwillbringclarifyandfacilitateretirementplanning. Creditcarddocuments:Thisonecanbescary.Somemayprefertonotknowhowmuchcreditcarddebttheirspousehasaccumulated.Butit’swisetoknowwheretofindaccountnumbersincaseoneloseshisorherwalletandneeds theother tohelpcancel thecard.Also, mutualawareness ofcreditcarddebtamountswillhelpwithdevelopingafamily’soverallfinancialplan. Powerofattorney:Itisgenerallyagoodideatohavepowerofattorneyonanyindividuallyownedassets,justincaseonebecomesillorotherwiseunavailable. Power of attorney can be limited to specific functions for acertainperiod,suchassellingstocksorwithdrawingmoneywhiletraveling.A broad document that authorizes each partner to handle almost anysituationintheother’sabsenceisalsoaconsideration. Wills, trusts and life insurance: It’s especially important to shareinformationaboutwills,trustsandlifeinsuranceifeitherhasbeenmarriedbefore.Therecouldberestrictionsonhowsomeassetsmaybeusedandbeneficiaries leftunchangedbymistake.Most important,makesureeachpartner knowswhere to findwills andwill be able to easily access it ifsomethingweretohappen. Health insurance policies: Most insurance companieswill cover careadministeredinthefirst24to48hoursofamedicalemergency,evenifthecoveragedetailshavenotbeensortedout.Butthesituation isn’tasclearwithhospitalvisitsthatarelessurgent.Ifeachpartneriscoveredunderadifferent insuranceplan,bothshouldbe familiarizedwith the requirement“hoops”theymayhavetojumpthrough. Ifonespousehadasuddenillness,wouldtheotherknowwhichdoctortocallfirsttogetanokayfortreatment?Ifnot,theyriskrunningupbigbillsatanout-of-networkdoctor. Business loans: If one spouse owns a business or is a partner in aprofessionalfirm,bothshouldknowaboutanypersonallyguaranteedloans.Itiscriticaltobeawareofliabilitiessincehouseholdassetscanbehitifthebusinesscan’trepaytheloan. While many don’t necessarily need to know everything about theirspouse’sfinances,maintaining aworkingknowledge of theabovepointscanhelpmaintainproper,balancedcontroloverafamily’sfinancialaffairs.This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Tractor For Sale Steiger Bearcat II

$4500 OBO (406)654-7039

For Sale: 146.35 acres of irri-gated crop land just 4 ½ miles west of Malta on Highway 363. This property is in one block and has easy highway access. A good portion of this property has been laser leveled and 88.32+/- acres of the irri-gated land recently produced a wheat crop. Asking $120,000 (241YR6) 406-654-2273. 3-II


Bull Sale -April 13, 2 pm73 Yearling Red Angus & 2 Yearling Black Angus Bulls

Flying K RanchBreeding Quality Red Angus Since 1972

Call Brian & Christine Hanel (306) 773-6313 for a catalog or more info. View Catalog online @ www.flyingkranch.ca

Heartland Livestock - Swift Current, SK (about 100 miles North of Malta)

Heifer bulls & Performance BullsAll Bulls ROP, semen, & CUP Ultrasound tested.

Free board, Free Delivery in MontanaAll Bulls Fed at Home on the Ranch in a large field

Call about our Sight Unseen Purchase PlanSatisfaction Guaranteed!

BIG FLAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TURNER, MT--The Big Flat Historical Society is still working and making progress on Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat. Our last meeting was held on March 14, 2011. Volunteers have spent the winter typing on family histories and stories for the book, work will continue this spring and summer. At this time we are interested in submissions of art work or photographs pertaining to the Big Flat for the cover of our Whispering Winds history book, which will be printed in color. We are also interested in art, poetry, etc. pertaining to the Big Flat that can be used as filler inside the Whispering Winds book. These pictures or artwork will be printed in black and white. Deadline for submitting art, photographs, etc. is June 1, 2011. Sponsor ads are available in the book to help support the publishing and other costs. If you would like an ad or need help to design an ad we have the resources to do this for you. Contact Kimmel Kreations at 379-2377 or Valerie VanVoast at 379-2255. Costs are: $175 Full page, $100 half page, $60 quarter page, $30 one line ad. Our next meeting will be held on April 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the gray teacherage Apartment 1.

Guitars of Montana. Call Bing (toll-free 1-877-566-2224) for a great deal on in-stock Tacoma, WA Guild® guitars. Special orders welcome & we ship! Fender® authorized dealer. “When You’re Serious About Your Sound”, 2 5th Street S., downtown Great Falls, 453-4998. Also Stanford & Wicks Guitars, Lewistown. www.guitarsofmontana.com. 4-I

Custom Harvesting 2011: Plan ahead - TMC Farms & Custom Harvesting is taking custom harvesting acres for 2011. Central and North Cen-tral Montana area. Local pro-ducers, late model equipment and many references. Call Kirby Berlin at 406-217-3514 or Clinton Berlin at 406-217-3488 to schedule your acres or for more info. 12-II:6-I

Have Customer wanting to purchase a dry land farm with-in 50 miles of Great Falls, MT. With the strong grain prices this would be a good time to sell some land and work towards retirement. For a confiden-tial discussion or meeting call Shane Ophus @ 406-788-6662 or Mark Pyrak at 788-9280. 4-I

For Sale: Live in one and rent the other! Two Malta homes located on one lot near the hospital. Both homes have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Great investment proper-ties. Asking $75,000 for both (130SB6) 406-654-2273. 3-II

For Sale: Tahoe diesel gen-erator. Model T17000LXR, Powered by Honda, Elec-tric remote start, air cooled 4 stroke, direct injection, 120-240 with breaker used less than 1 hour, and wheel kit incl., FULL WARRANTY. $3,250 OBO. Call 406-390-0519. 3-II


JOKES FOR KIDSQ: What do you call cheese that’s not yours?

A: Nacho cheese!

Q: Why was 6 afraid of 7?A: Because 7 8 9.

Q: How do you make a tissue dance?A: You put a little boogie in it.

KNOCK, KNOCK.Who’s there?

Lettuce.Lettuce who?

Lettuce in, it’s freezing out here!

Getaway for the Weekend andTake Advantage of Our

Winter White Sale!

townhouse innof Great Falls

1411 10th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, MT 59405

406-761-4600

townhouse innof havre

601 West First StreetHavre, MT 59501

406-265-6711

For Reservations, Call or Book Online:

1-800-442-4667

$7900+ tax

Special rate includes:a night in a newly renovated guest room with plush bedding,

all the comforts of home and so much more!

(1-4 per room/per night)

Fridays through Sundays

For Sale: 2 Black Yearlings: one is a stud colt & one’s a filly. Both are SUPER gen-tle, halter broke, & easy to handle! Great spring proj-ects for anyone. Reasonably priced! Call 406-390-4334, leave message if no answer 3-II

Need to Replenish the Hay Supply? Try Lavina - MSU’s new variety of hay barley. If you like Haybelt, you’ll love Lavina. Call us for this year’s planiging. Chris 279-2399 or Randy 379-2235. Ma-loney Bros. 379-2581. 4-I

For Sale: A mechanic shop, wood shop or other commer-cial business could thrive here in this Malta Front Street build-ing! Low maintenance brick ve-neer front, ample street and rear parking, large overhead doors and some mechanic equip-ment included. Asking $99,000 (214BM6) 406-654-2273. 3-II

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As you know, our very own Wendy Warburton is serving in Helena again 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.

For Sale: 48 ft. x 105 in. wide, dry van trailer, good for storage, DOT’d brakes good, tires good, in good shape. 338-4440. 3-II

For Sale: House in Ft. Peck 3 bedroom, 1 bath, w/ attached garage. Carpeted; unfinished basement; energy efficient furnice and a/c. Large yard to build a shop or whatever you wish. Nice trees. Ask-ing $135,000. Call 367-5545 or cell 263-7123. 4-I

For Sale: 15 acres 1 mile west of Malta. Hwy #2 front-age. Nice barn with paint and new tin roof. Corrals. Well. $95,000 OBO. 658-2661 4-I

For Sale: Sandpiper Sport 29 ft. 5th wheel toy hauler, great cond., ac, fueling station and generator. Call 379-2657 or 390-1374. $16,500. 4-IBuying: Estates and Personal

Property, liquidation services statewide. Will purchase for cash or organize your garage or estate sale. Call Corinna at 390-3176. All calls will be re-turned and kept confidential. 4-I:6-II

Wanted to Buy: Hood for a 1994 Cadillac STS. Call 379-2561. 3-II

For Sale: 20 Ton hyd. press, Napa brand, lists $704, Sell $395. New 7 1/4” wood jointer, lists $295 + $400 freight, sell $250. Both are new, unused. 378-2658. 4-I

Friends and neighbors, Updates before the session’s end are challenging, because we don’t know what will make it past the governor’s veto pen, but here are a few quick highlights of items that I hope and anticipate will make it through the process:

Balanced budget without increased taxes.LOWER state budget for the next biennium than the current biennium – likely 5-7% less. (Generally, government grows. To shrink it is noteworthy, particularly considering that nearly a billion dollars in stimulus money flooded the state last session.)Reduction of “One Time Only” spending – which rarely seems to remain remain “one time only” – from over $500 million to under $10 million.Limitations on future budget growth, including sunsets on statutory appropriations and the launching of zero-based budgeting.

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A long list of business friendly JOBS bills (which I will report on in detail later) – particularly to facilitate growth in natural resource development and reduce worker’s compensation rates to make Montana more competitive.Healthcare freedom and reform bills – rejecting Obamacare and implementing Montana-style, free market solutions.Tort reform.Bills and resolutions standing up for gun rights, for religious freedom, and for controlling wolves and other predators, and standing against additional national monument land in Montana.

Watch coming issues for more details on how these and other topics shake out after they hit the governor’s desk. As always, you are welcome to contact me at [email protected] or (406) 262-3185.

Cordially,Wendy~Rep. Wendy Warburton

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The Silent Introduction

After the opening invocation and pledge, every floor session in Montana’s legislature begins with various members introducing home town folks gathered in the gallery above the chamber. In the six years I have served, almost no citizens of my district have visited the capitol during the session. I jokingly told my seatmate, if I didn’t see a constituent pretty soon, I was going to start introducing all my imaginary friends. Friday, March 18th, we heard three moving straight-from-the-heart introductions, but it was the silent fourth one which sticks with me. I’ll explain. The separation of legislators from their loved ones pales in comparison to the sacrifice made by our armed forces deployed overseas. Our engagement is but four months, theirs is measured in years. Nonetheless, it still hurts. Representative Gordon Hendrick rose first to introduce Vicky, whom with he would celebrate his 40th anniversary on Sunday. His voice cracked with emotion as he stared up at his beloved wife seated in the gallery. Gordon’s words started a cascade of spouse introductions. Representative Bob Wagner stood next; his wedding anniversary was this week as well. His wife, Christy, was not present during this introduction but he wanted proof on the record and in the jour-nal, he did properly ask his high school sweetheart to marry him. This is a contentious issue still never settled after 37 years and four kids. (Apparently, Bob, just like me, married his high school girlfriend while she was still in her early twenties and didn’t realize she was marrying down. Last June I had my trophy wife blasting 120 years of raccoon poop out of the barn loft with a power washer and after 31 years of marriage, she is still delusional enough to think this is as good as it gets.) Glendive’s Representative Matt Rosendale was the third to rise. Unlike me being three hours from home, Matt’s nine hour drive forces him to spend his weekends in Helena alone. This weekend, however, was different as up in the gallery sat Jean, his wife of 27 years. Matt is tough. He is unwaver-ing when facing hostile political fire, but this battle was different. He pointed up in the gallery and spoke brokenly. When he reached the part about the mother of his three children, he dropped his face into his hands to hold back the tears. Overcome with emotion and with his sentence forever unfinished, he sat down. The fourth introduction, the silent one, came from vacant seat 31 on the House floor. As the bus-tle of the formal session began, I sat and stared at the empty chair. This is the desk of Anaconda freshman legislator Kathy Swanson. Kathy has found the separation from her husband, Butch, to be harder than she had anticipated. To ease the pain of being apart, Kathy and Butch religiously phone each morning at six and then Butch begins his day teaching high school and Kathy heads to the capitol. March 3rd their daily routine changed forever. Kathy called repeatedly that Thursday morning and Butch never answered. Getting more anx-ious with each unanswered ring, she called their next door neighbors and asked them to check on Butch. They did. Their knock went unanswered as well, so they opened the door and found Butch lying on the floor. For reasons unknown, God had called Butch home. Kathy was devastated by her loss and her seat has been empty ever since. We hear word she might return next week and if she does she is stronger than me. Knowing that your world back home has been turned upside down, I don’t know where you find the strength to re-enter the arena as a citizen legislator. Suddenly facing the world alone, the political battle would seem senseless to me. Keep Kathy’s tragedy in mind and ponder this: As hard as it is to say goodbye to the person with whom you have built your life, imagine never having the chance to do so. This is the perfect opportunity to reach over and gently cradle the hand of the one who touches a special place in your heart. Kiss their forehead and thank God for every single moment you have shared. Do it now—you may never get an-other chance.


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