Keeping YouCONNECTED March/April 2018

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FEATURES

2 Community Crossword Featuring Melville, MT

3 Cooks Connection Dishing up Montana’s Best Recipes from Our Readers 4 Directory Changes

5 Backup Power Customer Notice

6 CEO’s Message 7 Featured Business-Ezzie’s

8 Who’s Who at Your Telco

9 Swap & Shop FreeClassifiedAdvertisingforOur Customers and Communities

10 Statement of Non-Discrimination

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COMMUNITY CROSSWORDFeaturing Melville, MT

Across2. This town was named after Rear

Admiral George ____, the artic explorer.

6. The majority of the early settlers were of ____ descent.

8. The Melville ____ opened on January 4, 1883.

9. Melville is a ____ community.10. Melville is near the ____

Mountains.

Down1. Melville is located in ____ County.3. Melville is located along the

Sweetgrass ____.4. In the early days, Melville had a

flourmill, ____ factory, hotel, four saloons, two stores and a drug store.

5. The first Lutheran congregation in ____ was established in Melville in 1885.

7. Melville is located north of ____, the county seat of Sweet Grass County.

ANSWERSFor the January/February

Community Crossword, Landusky and Zortman, MT

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COOKS CONNECTIONDishing Up Montana’s Best Recipes

Thank you to everyone who has shared their recipes, keep them coming! Ifyouhaveafavoriterecipeofanykindthatyouwould like to share, we would love to have it.

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Your recipe could appear here and earn a FREE GIFT! Photocopy, print or type your favorite recipe and send it in one ofthefollowingways:

Mail to Newsletter, PO Box 1140, Havre MT 59501 or E-mailnewsletter@itsTriangle.net

White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Sea Salt submitted by Diane Leibel of Malta

INGREDIENTS2cupsflour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/2tsp.fineseasalt3 1/2 sticks butter, cut into 1 inch cubes1 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla5 cups old fashioned rolled oats2 cups white chocolate chips1 tsp. sea salt for sprinkling on top

DIRECTIONSInamediumbowl,combineflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andfineseasalt.Inanotherbowlmixbutterandsugarsuntillightandfluffy.Addeggsandvanilla,mixwell.Addflourmixtureandmixjustuntilcombined.Donot over mix. Put dough in refrigerator for at least two hoursorovernight(don’tskipthisstep).Whenreadytobake, preheat oven to 350°, take dough out of refrigerator andletsitfor10-15minutes.Pinchoffsmallamountsofdough and roll into a ball. Place ball of dough on a greased cookies sheet. Press down the center of each ball and sprinkle with a few grains of sea salt on top. Bake for 15-20minutes.Cookiesaredonewhentheyarejustsetand not too brown. Cool on wire rack.

Krispy Krunchy Kookies (aka “Wheat Wackers”)Submitted by Wanda Lucas of Moccasin

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONSCream shortening and sugars together; add eggs then coconut.Combineflour,bakingpowder,sodaandsalt.Addtocreamed mixture. Stir in vanilla then add oats, Wheaties and nuts. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.

1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs2cupsflour½ tsp. baking

powder

1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla2 cups oats2 cups Wheaties1 cup coconut½ cup chopped

walnuts

Frozen Chocolate Rum Nut CupsSubmitted by Nancy Bruce of Big Timber

INGREDIENTS1 qt. chocolate ice cream, softened¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts¼ cup semi-sweet mini-chocolate chips¼ cup Maraschino cherries, chopped1tsp.rumflavoring½cupwhippingcream,whippedstiff

DIRECTIONSGentlymixallingredientstogether–exceptwhippedcream.Gentlyfoldinthewhippedcream.Set12foilbakingcupsinamuffinpan;usinganicecreamscooper,spoonequalamountsneatly into the dessert cups. Freeze. Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving and decorate with cherries.

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DIRECTORY CHANGESBIG SANDY Bahnmiller Joe ..........................406-378-2586Camp Matthew .........................406-378-3264Cline Travis .............................. 406-378-3211 Office ....................................406-378-2346Hansen Renee ..........................406-378-2596Hettrick Dorie ...........................406-378-3295

BIG TIMBER AbrahamShirley ..................... 406-932-4460Bailey Jane & Rob ....................406-932-5426Browning Michael & Lisa .........406-932-6796Delaney Marilyn D ....................406-932-3673GilpinWarren&Riza ................406-932-6067GosserThomasR .....................406-932-5540GreerJay ...................................406-932-5499Haas Real Property Trust ........406-932-6173Hobble Diamond Ranch LLC ...406-932-6509Johnson Laura ..........................406-932-5749MeekAnna ................................406-932-5617Mosness Ray & Cindy ..............406-932-5750Owhata LLC...............................406-932-6691Selensky Ron ............................406-932-5518Smith Larry Dale ......................406-932-5051Standish John ...........................406-932-6336SweetGrassPortableToilets .406-932-4433TauerA ......................................406-932-5199WhippermanAaron ..................406-932-6057

BOX ELDER Day Child Roberta ....................406-352-3356Deboard Troy ............................406-352-3125Henderson Patty L Morsette ...406-352-3073Jones Patrick ............................406-352-3105Morsette Michael S ..................406-352-3307Sutherland Rich & Tara ...........406-352-3006The Boy William Jr & Francine 406-352-3005

BROADVIEW Brady Kristin .............................406-667-2223Cash Don ..................................406-667-2144LeeEdward .............................. 406-667-2142Morast Jim & Maidia ............... 406-667-2160MosdalAaron&Shannon ...... 406-667-2164Rutschke Riley ..........................406-667-2218Willey Lawrence ...................... 406-667-2120WorisekRich&Adele ..............406-667-2263

CHESTER BriggsGrover&Beth ..............406-759-5798Campbell Kaitlyn ..................... 406-759-5901CamprosElaineM ...................406-759-5441Haugen B .................................406-759-5744Henke Craig ..............................406-759-5578Romanchuk Robert & Tracie ..406-759-5432

CHESTER-SOUTH Wickum Wyatt ..........................406-456-3281

CHINOOK Dickinson Martha .................... 406-357-4122Fisher Kyle ............................... 406-357-3871GettenTanya ............................406-357-3381Harper Jennifer ........................406-357-3766

Healy L J Jr ................................406-357-2273HuestisCory&Amber.............406-357-2929Kellam Bryan ............................406-357-2755SherwoodGarrett ................... 406-357-3445Swanson Klint & Lori ...............406-357-2586Zinn D R .....................................406-357-2948

FORT BENTON Felton C .....................................406-622-5862Kimbrig Joseph & Phyllis ........406-622-3766Molinario Martin .......................406-622-5346Petty P .......................................406-622-5468Welty Jackie ..............................406-622-3773

GERALDINE LewisElizabeth ........................406-737-4297Protsman Kirk ..........................406-737-4439Tull Dustin ................................406-737-4531

HARLEM AzurePamelaW .......................406-353-4783Barrows Shaina ........................406-353-4856Begay Dalbert .......................... 406-353-4797Bia Ft Belknap ..........................406-353-2416Captain Melvin ..........................406-353-4493Hadford David Mudd Chase ....406-355-4568Hopkins Rhawnee ....................406-353-2589HornAlyssa...............................406-353-2219Horsecapture Whitebird ..........406-353-2817Jackson Royal Jr.......................406-353-4463Johnson Jerel............................406-353-2720Lamebull Charlotte ................. 406-353-4760Lewis Tawnya &Jasper ............406-353-4590MesserlyGlenda .......................406-353-4276Newbill Delvon ..........................406-353-4286RiderJacobG ...........................406-353-2966Rider Leah .................................406-353-4380Schilling Weslyn .......................406-353-2980Snell Jon ....................................406-353-2567StiffarmCollette .......................406-353-2559Werk Tim & Felecia ..................406-353-4166WoodsAlexander .....................406-353-2959

HARLOWTON AndersonBob ...........................406-632-5612AndersonBob ...........................406-632-5612Bandy B .....................................406-632-5800Boots Brennan .........................406-632-4626C Bar J Ranch LLC................... 406-632-4480Chrest Jory .............................. 406-632-4871DalgarnoEd ............................. 406-632-4467Jacobs Clinton & Cindy .......... 406-632-4427Lynn John ..................................406-632-5653McFarland White Ranch .........406-632-4414MonochieGeorge .....................406-632-5541Shipp Melissa ...........................406-632-5828Taber Dalton .............................406-632-5716Tellock Terry & Kayla...............406-632-5569Yerger Kenneth H Jr ................ 406-632-4716

HAVRE AagesonMatthew ....................406-262-3683AndersonAppraising ..............406-265-4074ARKChurch ..............................406-265-1661

ASAPBailBondsInc ................406-265-9486Bear Paw Development ...........406-265-9226Bearly Square Quilting ........... 406-265-4424Big Sky Business Solutions ....406-265-2780BoschKuhrDugdaleMartin&KazeAttys .......

406-265-6706Brandon’sDraperyAndFlooring ......................

406-265-9852BrandtClydeFCPA .................406-265-8269Bullhook Bottoms Casino .......406-262-9283Cavalier’s for Men & Women ..406-265-1224Childree Manufacturing ..........406-265-7231Crystal City Casino ..................406-265-4381EaglesClub ...............................406-265-9551 Bar ........................................406-265-9981EricksonInsuranceGroup ..... 406-265-1490FarmersInsurance ..................406-265-7333Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen 406-265-1629First Lutheran Church .............406-265-5881First Lutheran Pre-School ......406-265-5883Fiveheads ..................................406-262-7929Florens Hill County Printing ....406-265-6322GlassWorks ..............................406-265-9486GoldenBelleBeautyShop ......406-265-2121GoldenSpike ............................406-265-3165Gram’sIceCream ....................406-265-2402HankTweeten’sAutoBody.....406-265-6753Havre Chamber ........................406-265-4383Havre Daily News .....................406-265-6795HavreDayActivity ....................406-265-8879HavreDayActivityCenter .......406-265-6005HavreDentalGroup .................406-265-7886Havre’s Helping Haven ............406-262-7990Helmbrecht Photography .......406-265-4252Henny Penny Cupcakes ..........406-262-7886Hi-LineGoldCasino .................406-265-3419Hi-Line Motel ............................406-265-5512Hill County Title Company ......406-265-7624Holland & Bonine Funeral Home ......................

406-265-4371Hwy 2 Tattoo ........................... 406-262-7175J Burns Brown .........................406-265-7100J M Donoven Designs ..............406-265-1516JNJ Management LLC .............406-400-2747LiquorStopPlusInc ................406-265-6112Magic Carpet Travel.................406-265-5586Marden’s Trailer Sales ............ 406-265-7773MyCanvasAuto .......................406-265-5676 Fax ........................................406-395-5676NAPANorthCentralAutoParts ........................

406-265-4393Norman’s Ranchwear ..............406-265-4523NorthernHomeEssentials ......406-265-5568OfficeEquipmentCompany ...406-265-9611Old Station Brewing .................406-265-3329Oxford Sports Bar ....................406-265-4867Pizza Pro ....................................406-265-2300PJ’s Restaurant & Casino ........406-265-3211Property West LLC .................. 406-265-7800Randolph Law Services ...........406-265-5955Red Rock Power .......................406-262-9833

St Jude’s Catholic Church ......406-265-4261St Jude’s School ......................406-265-4613StateFarmIns.-TomLafond ..406-265-5861The New You .............................406-265-8986The Pro ......................................406-265-2300Valley Furniture ........................406-265-2278Vic’s Place .................................406-945-9026Western Drug Pharmacy .........406-265-9601

HAVRE-NORTH HilldaleColonyInc ...................406-398-5300

HAVRE-SOUTH Cly Udell ................................... 406-395-4977Denny Rena ...............................406-395-4368EaglemanRonald .....................406-395-4538GregoireBrad ...........................406-395-5003HenryAaron..............................406-395-5595Hill Co Beaver Creek ................406-395-4565Beaver Creek Park S Of Havre ....406-395-4565 Road Dept Rudyard.................406-355-4272Kaul Chris & Janice ..................406-395-5597KiemeleKennethA...................406-395-4567Potter Harvey ...........................406-395-4649Standingrock Bradley ..............406-395-8392Sutherland J .............................406-395-4213WhitfordGordon&Lisa.......... 406-395-4807Windy Boy Sam ........................406-395-5291

HAYS Doney Bailey ............................ 406-673-3464EarleyMae ................................406-673-3533GelakoskiSteve ........................406-673-3623GoneMemory ...........................406-673-3586Haider David & Linda ...............406-673-3653Hofeldt Dustin Williams Bunkhouse .................

406-673-3966MainAnthonyO ....................... 406-673-3081Martin Bud ................................406-673-3975Moore Dan & Melanie .............406-673-3704Parisian Darnell ....................... 406-673-3181Rinaldi Mike ...............................406-673-3652Werk Tahlia ...............................406-673-3313

HINGHAM Stevenson Darren & Jessica ..406-397-3104 Barn ..................................... 406-397-3105

HOBSON Flanagan John ..........................406-423-5526Leach Richard & Val Ridgeway ....406-423-5276Longfellow Kristy .....................406-423-5282May Jennifer ............................406-423-5704Padgett Jacob...........................406-423-5435RogersBenjamin ......................406-423-5632

HOPP-ILIAD Cator Kody & Serena...............406-386-2468Henderson Jay & Sue ..............406-386-2264

JOPLIN NelsonAndrew&Brittany ......406-292-3806Van Dessel Ryan .......................406-292-3343JudithGap ............................................................Taylor Nick ...............................406-473-2504

MALTA Bailey Kristen ...........................406-654-1724Bridle Charles ...........................406-654-2598Clausen Judy ............................406-654-2391Cole Steven ...............................406-654-2503Fercho James ...........................406-654-2313HavenEddie&Jenny ...............406-654-2651Johnson Larry & Susan ...........406-654-2785KillEagleShawnee .................. 406-654-2134Knudsen Michael ......................406-654-2169LopezAntonio ..........................406-654-5291MajerusJustin&Wendy......... 406-654-1375McAdamsAlice .........................406-654-2056MECElectric .............................406-390-6360Myers Jessica & Nicolas ..........406-654-2782Ost Dennis ................................ 406-654-2457PerryGene&Darlene ............. 406-654-2160PhillipsCountyInsuranceInc ...406-654-1114Salveson Caleb .........................406-654-2357Sims Logan ...............................406-654-1983Tribby Rheannon ......................406-654-2496

MALTA-SOUTH Oxarart Cody & Mary...............406-658-2199

MARTINSDALE RoganEllenKay ...................... 406-572-3641

MELVILLE CrichfieldGuy ..........................406-537-4417

MOLT Bermes Justin ...........................406-669-3251King Shawn & Kathy ................406-669-3897Knutson Don & Lexi .................406-669-3235Mangen Jeremy ........................406-669-3843Ostrom Johnny .........................406-669-3359

MOORE Schmidt Tracy .........................406-374-2440Tilzey Dennis ............................ 406-374-2466

RAPELJE Sanner Cash & Kristen ............406-663-2260

REED POINT Hill Rich & Tracy .......................406-326-2490Jones Robert.............................406-326-2491

STANFORD Hassig Wendy ...........................406-566-2975

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Humiston Lynn & Mark ...........406-547-3244McFee Steve ............................ 406-547-3537McKown Corey ........................ 406-547-3546Michel J ..................................... 406-547-2557RingerAngie&Blake ..............406-547-3270Wilson Patricia ......................... 406-547-3423

WHITEWATER Lefdahl Derek ............................406-674-5566

WINIFRED Lee Charles ...............................406-462-8336VanLith Somer ..........................406-462-5499

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BACKUP POWER CUSTOMER NOTICEBackup Power for Residential Voice Telephone Services during Power Outages: For many years, your home telephone would allow you to stay connected to emergency voice services during a power outage. However, if your residential voice telephone service is providedusingfiberopticsorfixedwirelessratherthanthe traditional copper based line, then your residential voice telephone service requires backup battery power to continue functioning during an outage. To avoid a disruption of home voice service during an outage - and to maintain the ability to connect to 911 emergency services–TriangleCommunicationsprovidesyouwithabattery for the backup power for your residential voice telephone service at the time of the initial installation at no additional cost.

What Your Battery Can - and Can’t - Do for You: The backup battery provided by Triangle Communications forpoweringthefiberopticorfixedwirelessnetworkterminal allows you to continue to use your home voice services during a power outage. Without a backup battery or alternate backup source, such as a generator, customerswithfiberorfixedwirelessbasedresidentialtelephone service will not be able to make any calls, including emergency calls to 911. The only way to maintain the ability to use your telephone is by using some form of backup power.

Our backup battery does not provide power to any servicesotherthanvoice.AllInternetservicesareturnedoffinthenetworkterminalafter5minutesofpower outage to better conserve battery power for voice service. Home security systems, cordless phones, medical monitoring devices and other equipment will not run on a residential voice telephone backup battery.

Replacement Options:Aspreviouslynoted,abackupbattery has been provided by Triangle Communications

during the initial installation. However, the battery provided by our company may need to be replaced every two or three years or when the battery is no longer functioning.

• Triangle Communications provided replacement backup batteries – Triangle Communications will provide and install, at no cost to you, a replacement backup battery, upon appointment, when it becomes knownthatthebatteryneedstobereplaced.Ifyouhave any questions, please call 1-800-332-1201, oremailtechsupport@itstriangle.net.Additionalspare backup batteries to be stored in your home, may be purchased from our company. Our 8 hour backup batteries cost approximately $30 each and can be purchased at our warehouse location in Havre, Montana or one can be shipped directly to your home, for an additional charge.

• Third Party provided spare backup batteries - You can also purchase additional spare backup batteries to keep on hand in your home through many of your local retailers, such as Best Buy or on-line. Please contact our company and we will gladly provide you with the information you need to ensure that you purchase a quality battery model that meets the requirements for powering your network terminal.

Expected Backup Power Duration: Backup batteries are expected to provide at least 8 hours of standby power. The backup battery should give you atleast2hoursoftalktime.Ifyou feel that is not enough time,

you may extend your standby power by purchasing from our company or a third party additional spare 8 hour batteries.

Instructions for Proper Care and Use of Your Battery: Please follow the more detailed instructions included with your battery for proper use, storage and care of your battery to ensure that it will function as needed during a poweroutage.Ifyoudonotstoreyourbatterycorrectly,itmayshortenitsusefullife.Environmentalfactorssuchas temperature can shorten your battery’s useful life. We recommend that you store your battery above 41°F and below 104°F. These batteries are rechargeable. They will not last forever and should be replaced every 2 to 3 years, or when your device starts to make a loud beeping sound. That sound means that the battery is depleted, and must be replaced. You should also periodically, as described in the instructions included with your battery, remove and test your battery to verify both the operation of the backup battery and its condition.

Please see the pictures below to see which power supply box you have. This applies only to our members who are connectedtofiberopticcable.

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GENERAL MANAGER/CEO MESSAGE by Craig Gates

Construction may seem like a strange topic to be discussing in March, but at Triangle, we talk aboutandplanconstructionprojectsallyearlong. Our focus the last few years has been constructingfibertothehomeandIamproudto announce that as of the end of 2017, we have58%ofmemberswithfibertothehomeorbusinesswithaccesstotheInternetandover 51% of our geographic area is covered byfiber.Thatisahugeaccomplishmentfora cooperative with our large serving area.

Wearealreadyworkingonour2018fibertothehomeandbusinessprojects.TriangleplansonupgradingtheexchangesofSimpson,BoxElder,HarlowtonandMelville.

Whydowewanttodeliverfibertoallourmembers?Asacooperative,itisour duty to provide you our member, with the most up to date technology atthebestcostpossible.Fiberdoesjustthat.Fiberisagoodstepintheright direction for future technology. Fiber upgrades are very expensive. Inthepast,TrianglehasbeenabletorelyoncostrecoveryfromUniversalServiceFunds.IfyouhaveattendedeitherofthelasttwoTriangleAnnualMeetings you have heard me talk about how Universal Service Funding is declining. Triangle is being forced to tighten our belt. Your cooperative has takenonthischallengeandwearefindingwaysofkeepingyourqualityof service high and our costs low.

The area where Triangle needs the most help from our members is obtaining rightofwayfortheseprojects.Yourbylawsaddressourrightofway,andsimply stated, by being a member you agree to give Triangle right of way access. Not only for yourself, but for other members whose property may be beyond yours. Having right of way access is an essential piece to keeping cost low and to have access to the availability of technology to help us into the future. We appreciate your cooperation when one of our rightofwayemployeesvisitsyou,aswemoveforwardwithourprojectsthis year and into the future.

Asyoucansee,2018willbeabusyyearatTriangle.Withtheleadershipof our Board and Management and the hard work of our employees, we know we will succeed.

THANK YOU!

HILL COUNTY COOPERATIVE

ELECTRIC

Triangle Communications and Hill County Electric would like to

thank both Jack Spitzer and Ron Jacobs for their many years of service to the

cooperatives!

Congratulations on your retirement! You will be missed!

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DEDICATION TO CUSTOMERS WILL REMAINby Anne Boothe Economic Development Specialist

Those of us who travel the roadways of north central Montanaarefamiliarwiththenameof“Ezzie’s”.Thelandmark name can be found from Ophiem to Big Sandy atcentersofferingfuel,oil,propane,conveniencestores,fireextinguishersalesandservice,generalagriculturesupplies in addition to truck transports delivering wholesale fuels across state of Montana.

With origins back to 1965 as a commission agent forContinentalOil,companyfounderEzzieEreauxpurchasedthelocalassetsandorganizedEzzie’sWholesale,Inc.withheadquartersinMaltaandTurnerin1978.Lawrence“Lary”Poultonjoinedtheteamofthenfiveemployeesin1983.

AnativeofWinnettandMSUBozemangraduate,Laryand his wife Sue, a school teacher, arrived in Malta 10yearsearlierforajobwiththeFarmersHomeAdministration.Lifewasbusywiththreeyoungchildren,but it had been instilled in Lary to “always become better than we are” and an employment change looked like anopportunity.Laryjestedthat“Ezzienevertooknoforananswer.”Headded,“Ezziewasloyaltohislarge

extended family and the community. He brought that dedicationtoEzzie’sWholesaleandwe’vecontinuedthatwaytodobusiness.”Ezziediedin2004andanewownershipteamwithLaryasmajoritystockholderandcompany lead, took over in early 2005.

ChangewasagainsetinmotioneffectivethispastJanuary with the retirement of Lary. Bill Myers, a ConradnativeandMSUBozemangraduate,isaCPAwith a strong background in technology. Bill is now themajoritystockholderandcompanyPresident.Bill noted his dad was in the fuel business, so he has strong ties to the industry. Bill and his wife Tina have two grown sons.

Intalkingaboutthetransition,bothLaryandBillareproudthatEzzie’sWholesaleremainslocallyownedand controlled. Lary noted that, “We hold true that our employees are our biggest asset and that customer service is what keeps us strong and in the market.”

Billconfirmedthat“customerserviceis#1andthatwon’tchange.Evenwith65employeesthroughoutourlocations,itfeelslikefamily.Manyonstaffarelongtimeemployees.Theycameforajobanditbecametheir career.” Looking forward, Bill is realistic about change. He doesn’t see Tesla or driverless vehicles in our local future, but admitted they will be in the high trafficroutesinMontana.Billadded,“We’renotafraidtochange–we’veseena lot through the years and most has been positive. Most of our business transactions are credit card driven, which mandates high security–it’salwaysa

challenge keeping up with upgrades and technology. WorkingwithhighprofilecompaniessuchasConocoand Phillips 66 mandates a lot of how we do business andITcontractorstypicallycomefromBillingsorMissoula.”Headded,“I’monafirstnamebasiswithseveral Triangle employees and appreciate the high-quality connection and personal attention to our needs.”

Looking at retirement, Lary seemed a bit unsure about leaving as he shared more stories and surveyed themanykeepsakesinhisoffice.Anavidgolfer,hewasparticularlyproudofanEzzie’sWholesalegolfballthatlistedtheirlocations.“AsBillknows,wemakefamilysacrificesworkinginthisindustry.I’mlooking forward to spending more time with them” was his closing comment.

Throughoutmyprofessionalcareer,IcanattesttoLary’s dedication to his rural upbringing and love of community. He has committed many hours to the Malta Chamber of Commerce and regional economic developmenteffortsovertheyears.Istillholddearhis guidance that leadership involves “we” not “me.”

Best advice ever, thanks Lary.

Ezzie’s Wholesale Inc. locations include Malta, Havre, Big Sandy, Turner, Hinsdale, Glasgow, Harlem, Chinook, Saco, Whitewater and Opheim.

ChangingoftheguardatEzzie’s

Ezzie’sgolfball(left)Ezzie’sstore(right)

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WHO’S WHO AT YOUR TELCO?Featuring Jack Maloughney, Business Sales Manager

Jack Maloughney has been with Triangle Communications(Triangle)for18yearsandhasquitea history with Triangle. He began in 1999 as a student employee in the shop, has worked on the construction crew, was the serviceman in the South Havre area for a coupleofyears,thenwastheAreaOperationsmanagerbefore moving to his current position, Business Sales Manager, in 2017.

AsBusinessSalesManager,JackisalwaysworkingtofindwaystomakesureTriangleismeetingourBusinessmemberneedsbyfindingservicesthatwillenhance their business operations. Jack likes the challenge and it helps him keep up-to-date on all the latesttechnology.Asweallknow,technologyisalwayschanging so this can be quite a task.

With three kids who are involved in a myriad of activities, Jack and his wife, Kari, are always on the go. He is also the President of the Havre Public Schools EducationFoundation,isalongtimememberoftheTenClubandvolunteerstocoachyouthsports.Inhisspare time, he likes working on remodeling projectsaroundhishouse and tries to get outfishingandhuntingwhen he can. When Jack and his family do take a vacation, they like to spend time in the Swan Valley.

Thanks Jack for your dedication to Triangle and your community!

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INTRODUCING YOUR BEST WI-FI SOLUTION

Have you ever wondered why there are certain spots inyourhomethatdonothavegoodWi-Ficoverage?Itisafactthatotherelectronics,interiorandexteriorwalls, older Wi-Fi technology and even the location

of your Wi-Fi router in your house can determine the quality of your Wi-Fi. We know that your home wireless

network is as important to your everyday life as electricity and running water are.

WhenyouhaveproblemsconnectingtotheInternetfromyourlaptoporsmartphone,youfeeltheimpactinmanydifferentareasofyourlife–likedownloadingimportantemails from work, researching your next vacation, or watching the latest episode of your favorite TV show.

Wi-Fi technology is constantly improving, as are the devices you continue to purchase. Wi-Fi technology over the last 10 years has increased the amount of speed that is capable between your device and the Wi-Fi router. Today, devices like laptops, smartphones and tablets can use these new Wi-Fi technologies. When comparing your router to your cell phone, both need updated periodically to take advantage of faster hardware and newer features; however, when was the last time you replaced your wireless Wi-Fi routerratherthanjustreplacingyoursmartphone?

TriangleCommunications(Triangle)ismeetingtheneedsofbetterWi-Ficoverageinthe home with our new residential Managed Wi-Fi service. Our trained technicians will analyze Wi-Fi coverage needs in your home to assist with router placement and can install additional repeaters if needed. Our technicians will scan for devices that cause interference to make sure your router is set to optimal performance.

When residential members sign up for Managed Wi-Fi and broadband speeds of 12M or higher,anewcommercial-graderouterwillbeprofessionallyinstalledandconfigured.Triangle will manage the router for you, therefore when new features and security updatesareavailable,wewillinstallthemforyouautomatically.Ifyouaddnewdevicesin your home or have trouble connecting a current device, our trained technicians will come onsite and assist you.

When you want faster speeds everywhere in your house, wireless technology can become complicated. Triangle’s Managed Wi-Fi service takes care of everything for you and delivers the speed you want in every corner of your home. Contact Triangle Communications today and see what we can do for you!

9 KeepingYouConnected|March/April2018

Swap&ShopisaclassifiedadvertisingsectionoftheTriangleCommunicationsandHillCountyElectricwebsitesandnewsletters.Itismaintainedasaservicetocustomersandcommunitieswantingtobuy,sellandannouncenon-commercialitems.Tohaveanadincluded,simplyenterallthepertinentinformationontheonlineform.Anadministratorwillreviewtheinformationwithintwobusinessdaysandifapproved,theadwillthenappear.Itwillstayonlinefor60daysunlessyounotifyustoremoveorchangeit.Itwillalsoappearinanyofthenewslettersprintedduringthat60daywindow.Trianglereservestherighttoabbreviateadsandifthesectionisfull,wewilldisplayadsonafirstcome,first-servedbasis.Ifyou’reunabletoenteryouradonlineyoumaymailore-mailittoususingthecontactinfoinsidethefrontcoverofthismagazine.Happyswappingandshopping!

SWAP AND SHOPFree Classified Advertising for Our Customers and Communities

Quilt Show at the Montana Seed Show in HarlemShow takes place on March 9th and 10th, 2018. Quilt items need to be entered by 5:00 pm on March 2nd at the Richman office in Harlem. For questions, contact Carla Becker at 406.353.2256 or Sharon Goodrich at 406.379.2663. Sponsored by the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild of Harlem/Hogeland/Turner.

1992 John Deere 9600 CombineHas 30 ft header, separator hours 2,625, engine has 3,875 hours. Asking $22,500, call 406.262.3169.

1993 John Deere 8870 TractorTractor has GPS, auto steer, 350 Horse-power, good dual tires (520/85R/42). Asking $36,500, call 406.262.3169.

Galvanized Water Tank2,000 gallon, oval, galvanized water tank that is approximately 16 feet long. No leaks, asking $500. Call 406.357.4282 if interested.

Flexi Coil Air Drill 1720 CartThe cart has a 5000 38 foot air drill with 12 inch spacing, single shoot, 3 inch steel wheels and monitor. Asking $22,500, call 406.262.3169.

2000 Merrit Livestock TrailerThis 53 ft. spread axle has new tires, good floors and is ready to work. Asking $29,000, this is a must see to appreciate trailer. Call 406.357.4282.

Airplane For SaleFor more information and pricing, call 406.355.4591.

Agricultural Items For Sale2009 Rogator 1286c, 100 ft. sprayer, Mod. C9, Cat Engine, 722 hrs, 1200 gallon. 1996 New Holland 9682 375 hp tractor. 2002 John Deere air hole drill, 53 ft. with 10” spacing. 1985 Versatile 5000 series, 35.5 ft. blade. Brandt-Hyd tailgate drill filler. Mayrath with 6x27 ft. treat auger. New Farm King 3 pt. harrow. Call 406.378.3212 for pricing.

Misc Agricultural Items For SaleCat forklift, mod V80c. Motorola 2 way radios. Bin sweep-wht heart 5.5 hp Honda motor. Wilray tender trailer- 20 ft. flatbed, tandem axle, beaver tail and bumper pull. Mixing cone with 30 gal. chemical. Drill press, air compressor and pressure washer. Call 406.378.3212 for pricing.

9th Annual Big Timber Arts & Crafts Spring Fling Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Big Timber Civic Center. If you would like a booth, contact becky@voya.com or call 406.930.1880. Vendors and shoppers wanted!

Lincoln Town Car Parts1990-1993 Lincoln Town Car window regulators, front LH, part number 3553-1990L; 125-1685L and rear left, part number 3553-1991, 135-1686L. New and still in shipping boxes because project was abandoned. $20 each or $40 for the pair. Call 406.357.4282.

Misc Items For SaleOld sleigh, old windows, doors and horse drawn haybine with Honda motor. Pullets for sale, ready to lay by February 1st. Call 406.374.2406.

Hi-Line Show Pigs Sale3/25/18 at the Bigger Better Barn in Havre. Preview at 11am, lunch at noon and sale at 1pm. Selling 80 to 90 pigs. For more info, call Teri or Mark Horinek at 406.397.3332 or 406.390.4028.

Century Motor7.5 hp Century motor, 1750 rpm with continuous duty fan cooled, code F. Ask-ing $200 OBO, call 406.456.3214.

Gasoline TanksTwo 500 gallon gasoline tanks on stands, one has a gauge. Asking $300 and $200, call 406.397.3135.

Big Iron UTV2013 Big Iron side by side UTV with new 600 cc motor, like new tires, winch, LED lights and 4-wheel drive. Asking $6,000, call 406.208.6619.

Versatile Loader TractorVersatile 15- bi-directional loader tractor, 4-wheel drive with grapple fork. Asking $9,000, call 406.208.6619.

Ford TractorFord 1500 compact utility tractor with loader. Has 4-wheel drive and is a diesel, asking $4,000. Call 406.208.6619.

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TRIANGLE COMMUNICATIONS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Triangle Communications is a recipient of Federal assistance from the United State Department of Agriculture(USDA).InaccordancewithFederalcivilrightslawandU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture(USDA)civilrightsregulationsandpolicies,theUSDA,itsAgencies,offices,andemployees,andinstitutionsparticipatinginoradministeringUSDAprogramsareprohibited from discriminating based on race, color, nationalorigin,religion,sex,genderidentity(includinggenderexpression),sexualorientation,disability,age,marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in anyprogramoractivityconductedorfundedbyUSDA

(notallbasesapplytoallprograms).Remediesandcomplaintfilingdeadlinesvarybyprogramorincident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means ofcommunicationforprograminformation(e.g.,Braille,largeprint,audiotape,AmericanSignLanguage,etc.)shouldcontacttheresponsibleAgencyorUSDA’sTARGETCenterat(202)720-2600(voiceandTTY)orcontactUSDAthroughtheFederalRelayServiceat(800)877-8339.Additionally,programinformationmaybemadeavailableinlanguagesotherthanEnglish.

Tofileaprogramdiscriminationcomplaint,completetheUSDAProgramDiscriminationComplaintForm,AD-3027, foundonlineatHowtoFileaProgram

DiscriminationComplaintandatanyUSDAofficeorwritealetteraddressedtoUSDAandprovideintheletter all of the information requested in the form. Torequestacopyofthecomplaintform,call(866)632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDAby:(1)mail:U.S.DepartmentofAgriculture,OfficeoftheAssistantSecretaryforCivilRights,1400IndependenceAvenue,SW,Washington,D.C.20250-9410;(2)fax:(202)690-7442;or(3)email:program.intake@usda.gov.

Triangle Communications is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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