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Montana winter is on its way! Remote car starters have gone from a technological luxury to a comfort must-have. Even start your car with your cell phone. Stop in, see our large selection, and get set for winter.
Specializing in low-voltage voice, data and fiber optic network cabling, as well as troubleshooting and repair of business phone systems. Call Dave Burda today.
Cover & Feature Photos by Lisa Kunkel Photography
Cathedral of Saint Helena Sunday, 5 December 2010 • 7:30 P.M. The Helena Symphony ushers in the holiday season with some of the greatest Christmas music of all time. Buy early! Our holiday concerts will sell out quickly!
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Trusses for garages, houses and warehouses. We also offer custom truss systems. “Trusses are our only business.”
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cochrane insurance Q. What type of insurance do you offer? We
can write policies for your personal needs, home, auto, business and motorcycles, to name a few.
Q. How long have you been in the insurance business? Rick: I have been in the insurance business since 1989, Carrie has been in the insurance business since 1993, and John has been in the insurance business since 1997. The three of us are all licensed agents, not commissioned sales people. Our number one priority is customer service, and our client’s best interest always comes first.
Q. Why is Cochrane Insurance an independent insurance company? What can you offer that other insurance companies cannot? We are an independent insurance agency by choice. An insurance person that writes policies for one company is pretty limited. It is like having a shoe store that can offer only one size shoe. By being independent, we represent a variety of insurance companies but do not work for them. We work for the client. Because of this, we are able to write for over 30 different insurance
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different companies at the same time. We are familiar with all the companies we work with, how they handle claims, how fast they respond to claims, and how fair they are to clients. This allows us to quote the best coverage at the lowest rate in Montana.
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Q. What obstacles do you encounter in the insurance business? We know that almost half the state of Montana is not insured. No one likes to pay insurance any more than they like to pay their taxes. However, most people find out their coverage is lacking after an accident. The majority of people have no idea what the details are of their coverage, they just know how much they pay each month. There are laws in place to protect people from purchasing inadequate insurance (also known as “twisting”) but when policies are purchased like a commodity or from a sales person who is not
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Q. If a person is interested in comparing their rates to some other companies, what options do they have? We are available by phone at 442-6700, in
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person at 1075 North Rodney Street, Suite 106. You can email us at cochraneinsurance@msn.com or log onto www.bestrateinmontana.com. We are the only insurance agency in Montana that does not have insurance sales people on commission. Our staff is always paid a salary rather than a commission. We designed it that way so that our clients’ best interests always comes first.
why be local? As small business owners, we understand how hard it is to stand out in a crowd. This publication was created with the idea that there
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Enter to win an all expenses paid trip to your choice of Rome or London or choose $3000 cash. Tickets are three for $125 or $50 each. Purchase online or call the box office, 442-1860. $500 Early Bird drawing: Jan 29., 2011, at the Haydn and Mendelssohn concert. Trip drawing: March 26, 2011, at the Mahler concert.
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Back by popular demand, the Helena Symphony and Queen City Ballet Company join forces to bring you this Christmas favorite featuring professional dancers and a full, live orchestra. Hurry, get your tickets today—The Nutcracker is not to be missed!
8 West Lawrence St // Helena // 444-5004 // queencityballet.com
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2010 holiday inspirations Stop dreaming and start sewing with the NEW stylish 3 series
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upcoming classes Sew You Want to stitch lounge Join us in our stitch lounge and a cute apron. Perfect class for the beginner Sew All brands welcome make sewer or a holiday gift for the “Chef ” in your life.
at this class where you will learn the basics of using your machine, threading, winding a bobbin, cleaning, oiling, selecting stitches and changing your needle. Class Dates: Mon/Nov 29 1-4 Class Fee: $18 Instructor: Priscilla Hedgecock
Multi-Hooping with Templates Learn to perfectly
place your designs time and time again. If you want to do large designs with basic software, this is a great class for you. Learn some tips and tricks of multi-hooping using templates. No software required. Class Dates: Tues/Nov 30 1-4 or 6-9 Class Fee: $18 Required ETO Collection: Asian Blossoms Instructor: Dawn Schneider
Christmas Countdown Create the
cutest holiday quilt called “The Stockings are Hung.” Learn applique techniques and stitching with the machine for “hand embroidery” Class Dates: Wed/Dec 1 12-4 Class Fee: $18 Instructor: Julie Dess
Cutwork Workshop
Learn the ins and outs of your cutwork software and the use of your cutwork tool. Class Dates: Thur/Fri Dec 2 & 3 1-4 or 6-9 (Two sessions, same time both days) Class Fee: $33 Instructor: Dawn Schneider
software club
Digitize the cutest little snowman picture ever, then stay for a festive holiday party and embroider the snowman onto your project. Class Dates: Mon/Dec 6 1 or 6 Class Fee: $20 Instructor: Dawn Schneider
Crazy patch pillow Come use a Bernina Serger and create a cute, crazy patch pillow. This is a perfect holiday “Make-n-Take” that you can test on our Bernina Sergers. Class Dates: Wed/Dec 8 10 & 2; Thur/9 11am Kit Fee: $15 Instructor: Jenny Yannone
beer & Brauts Nite December 9 5:30-8pm. Men’s Night at The Sewing Palace! Shop for all those special holiday gifts on her “wish list.” FREE gift wrapping that evening for all the guys. All regularly priced items will be 15% off that night!
Class Dates: Sun/Dec 6 1-4 Class Fee: $18 Instructor: Julie Dess
WATERFALL SCARF Make a beautiful scarf with snippets of fabric and thread. Class Dates: Mon/Dec 13 10-2 Class Fee: $22 Instructor: Carol Haulbohm Ready, Set, Serge Create a cute holiday gift bag for under your tree. Learn how to use your serger in so many wonderful ways. Class Dates: Mon/Dec 13 5:30-8 Required Book: Ready, Set, Serge by Georgie Melot $22.99 Class Fee: $15 Instructor: Ileen Kockler wool whimsey tablerunner
Tis the Season for quilting and other comforts coming your way. You’ll love this wool appliqué table runner. Class Dates: Wed/Dec 15 1-4 Class Fee: $18 Required Book: ’Tis the Season by Jeanne Large and Shelley Wicks Instructor: Julie Dess
Trendy Lilly Apron This jaunty apron design lends itself perfectly to today’s hottest fabrics. Large scale florals and graphic designs. Sign up early! Class Date: Fri/Dec 17 12-4pm Required Pattern: Lilly Apron by Busy Bee Quilt Designs $8.95 Class Fee: $22 Instructor: Jenny Yannone Kid’s Day Camp Full day kid’s day camp during Christmas break. Have fun creating a fun quilt that stuffs into an attached bag. Class Date: Tues/Dec 28 9-5 All day Class Fee: $30 Required Pattern: The Sleepover Quilt $10 Instructor: Julie Dess
8 Series decorative pillow Come in and
test drive a new Bernina machine. Create a small project to take home and learn about the wonderful Bernina machines. Class Dates: Thurs/Jan 6 10, 2 and 6 Kit Fee: $10
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