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Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg. Ad Placement Form..............9 “Animal Academics”............10 Comic.................................11 Community Spotlight..........14 Cowboy Poetry by................5 Fred Liese “Laugh Lines”........................8 “Marketing Toolbox”............19 “Money Talks” ...................7 Financial Column Photo Contest.....................12 Realty Section......................6 Rodeo Roundup.................13 Subscription Request...........9 “Things to Know”..................4 Word Game..........................9 Word Game Answers..........20 Many other items of interest and more new features being added monthly! Advertising Rates:

The cost for a classified advertisement, up to 8 lines is $5 per 2 issues, and $1 per line over 8 lines. Add $5 per 2 issues for a box outline, and/or $5 per 2 issues for bold text other than the heading. The following specials apply for multiple classified ads: Place 3 classifieds or more in the same issue and get a 15% discount. Or run the same classified ad in every issue for a year for $50 (includes 4 issues free), or for six months for $25 (includes 2 issues free). Pictures/graphics will only be included in display ads. Please contact us to inquire about display advertising or to request a current rate chart. Display ads can be almost any dimension in 2” wide increments up to 10” wide by 10” high (full page). Discounts are available for long-term advertising and larger ads. We appreciate you using Tricia’s Trader!

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Does your community or area do something unique and interesting? Have an interesting story? Let us know! You just may end up being featured in the Community Spotlight section. For Sale: Antique dining room table, 6 chairs and 2 leaves, 2 matching buffets, whole set $500. Mens mtn bike, excellent shape, $195. 2 decorative arched mirrors, $80 pair. 2 canvas pastel paintings $75. Oak bookcase headboard for twin bed, beautiful condition, $50. Call Rita 357-2835. 11-II

Havre Coin Shop, New Owner! Buy/Sell coins, gold, silver, sports cards. Estate appraisals. Will travel for large collections. Scott Froehlich. 406-265-4622 or 390-1761. 7-II:1-I For Sale: Rollaway bed, king-size. Call 406-353-4250. 11-II For Sale: 4 Targhee yearling rams and 6 ram lambs for sale. Call 357-4179 in evenings for more information. Zurich, MT. 12-I

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For Sale: 23 ft of 16”x16” chimney block $75. Coronado oil burner heater and tank $200. Zero Zone 4-door display freezer $500. Call (406)379-2225 12-I

FORT BENTON REALTY, LLP (406) 622-3803 or toll free at (800) 406-0946

HOMES & HOMES WITH ACREAGE WE RENT DREAMS! Central MT opportunity in adventure travel biz. Motorcycle rental/tours. $50K 2 FOR 1! Main home w/bsmnt+upper bonus rms. Use 2nd 2-bd home as rental/MIL unit. Geraldine $62K BE A HAPPY HOMEOWNER in affordable 4-bd, 1-ba home! Country living in Carter $77,900 CUSTOM HOME 3bd/2ba, 1850 sq. ft. w/hrdwood floors,2 gas fp,dbl car garage. Chester $84,900

3Bed/2Ba 1700 Sq. ft. hm w/cntrl air, grg, fenced yrd. Across from city park. Ft. Benton PRICED TO SELL

RIVER ST. TOWNHOME 2-bd, 2-ba w/ofc, 2-car gar, undergr sprnklrs! Brand new const. $139,900 BEAUTIFUL HOME on walk-out bsmt, 4-bd 3-bath, dbl garage plus RV sized carport, paved drive & storage bldg. Landscaped yd, deck & entertaining area, creek on 1.43 ac. Geraldine. $179,000 HOME + 21 ACRES 3Bd, 1 3/4Ba w/ dbl grg, grain bins.18 ac w/CRP contract. Brady Area $195,000 ROCKY MTN VIEWS Home, barn on 10 ac. Wildlife, quiet, ready for you! Conrad. $240K ROOM FOR HORSES 21+ ac w/home, barn, tack rm, corrals, outbldgs. Good H20. Dutton. $250,000

EQUESTRIAN PROP 13 ac. Home, shop, outbldgs, corrals, riding arena. Ft. Shaw. $325K BENTON LAKE AREA 40 CRP ac + new energy eff home, gar, extra homes & farm bldgs. $375,000 FARMS, RANCHES & ACREAGE

459 ACRES Farm/ranch & res’l dev pot’l. Fenced, grn stor, mtn views. N of Belgrad. 2 parc poss. $4K/ac 14+/- ACRES Several beautiful building sites. Borders BLM & Custer Nat’l Forest. Hunters dream! $30K 320+/- ACRES w/haygrnd. Well w/pump jack & large storage tank on property. Carter Co. MT $135,000 1231.33+/- AC & 160 BLM, 240 AC haygrnd. Good H20. Home, barn & corrals. SW of Ekalaka $520K ROCKY MTN FRONT 920 ac NW of Choteau. 716 ac CRP, bal in pasture, 120 ac State lease. $750K 458 ACRES Pivot, irrgtd alfalfa hay 236 ac./66ac. Fld irrtd hay, 135 ac grss, 21 ac hmsite. NC MT. $820,000

12,000 AC Blaine Co. CRP,BLM/State lease, & hay ground. Excellent deer & antelope hunting. $5.6M

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THINGS TO KNOW: Dec. 3, Thus.: HOMEBUYERS ED CLASS Hill County Electric Hospitality Room at 2121 US Hwy 2 W. Havre. 5pm-9pm, fee $20. Call 434-9161 x114 to register. Dec. 4 & 5:, Fri. & Sat.: NORTH POLE EXPRESS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW, IOOF Hall, Saco, MT. Fri, 6-8pm; Sat. 9-3. Dec. 5, Sat.: ST. THOMAS CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR, New Horizons Day Center, across from VFW in Harlem. Bake sale, Chili & Stew feed, Bazaar Tables. Call 406353-4411 for more info. Dec. 5, 6, Sat. & Sun.: CHOUTEAU COUNTY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS. See Community Spotlight for details. Crafts, Antiques and Open Houses in Big Sandy, Virgelle, Loma, Fort Benton and Geraldine. Dec. 6, Sun.: LIBERTY COUNTY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, CJI School Old Gym, 11am3pm. For info email Chamber at lynda@libertycountycc.com or call 759-4848. Dec. 9, Wed: HARLEM COUNTRY CHRISTMAS 4-7pm. Visit Harlem, Montana’s Main Street for vendor booths, food and more!

Let us know what’s happening in your neck of the woods. It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., December 16th. Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Dec. 9th at 9am. $6,500 Tax Credit for New RTM Home

* Home Buyer Incentives EXTENDED 6 months * Program EXPANDED to Current Home Owners * NOW BUY a New American RTM Home * Get Up To $6,500 in Federal Tax Credits * First Time Home Buyers Get Up To $8,000

Everyone Gets a $6,500 Tax Credit on a New American RTM Home Visit www.AmericanRTMs.com or call us to find out more To QUALIFY you need to occupy your new home by June 30, 2010, & purchase by April 30. The ONLY - not modular home - WAY to qualify is an American RTM Home built for Spring Delivery … because regular contractors do not build in winter. American RTM Homes … built this winter … are the only new stick-built home option for Tax Credits … BUT ACT NOW because our Spring Deliveries are limited to 10 units. Design Center & Show Homes … 1 mile east of Malta MT on Hwy #2 … 406-654-2832

For Sale: New quality built custom home on approx. 1.7 acres, bordering Hwy 209. 3br/2 bath, lots of extras, 2 car garage. Close to Glacier Park. $5000 allowance for appliances & landscaping. $329,000 offering a $5000 finders fee at closing. Call for brochure. 406-837-5716, cell 406-4714683 or 270-8479. 7-I:12-II Wanted: Generator transfer switch, manual, 100-200 amp. Call (406) 262-5008. 11-II

HARLEM LUMBER COMPANY

406-353-2511 Find us at the south end of Main. If we don’t have it, we can get it! Charlie & Kay Brekke, Owners

Need Extra Money? Start your own business! Work from home for a reputable company selling a great product with excellent support. I’m the Central Montana Distributor for Cachet Candles. Our busy season is NOW! Call me, mention this ad, and save $75 Off your Starter Kit while they last. Rose Sheldon (406) 761-0402. 11-II

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Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

COWBOY POETRY BY H. FRED LIESE 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.

Lost and Found

Their structure is aluminum. They’re parked and standing ready To offer some stability For those who are not steady. But two walkers standing side by side ‘Neath the parking limit sign; They have posed there long enough. Now could this be a crime? At the Hill County Library, There’s untold circumstance. For they’re perched upon the curb As if they’re waiting for a chance . . . To safely step into the street And for the proper time to cross. If this was not November, They’d begin to gather moss. Questions, questions, questions Abound and come entwined. What happed to the owners? We must locate and find. Curiosity begins to sprout, Takes root; It needs to bloom. But while the bud remains unopened, All plots we can assume.

Now, a gentleman from Harlem Sent a list of suppositions As to why these walking aids Are aligned in this position.

The taxicab was much too full. Is it “Share a Walker Week”? Were these to be recycled? Are they somewhere “up a creek”? Have they been revived And their walkers now were tossed? Had aliens abducted? Are the owners truly lost? And the lightning and the thunder, Though it seems a bit unfounded, Metal structures were abandoned For fear they could be grounded? Inspiration from their readings, The literature regarded, Have they then just walked away And their walkers are discarded? But observe the sweet librarians Then accept it or deny it; Could this be a consquence When they smile and say, “Be quiet”? Tricia’s Trader, © 2009 Fred Liese

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725 Minnesota $88,000

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818 Missouri $198,500

713 Minnesota $149,000

OTHER LISTINGS 61 4th Street 708 Minnesota Chinook Hotel 2 Nice Lots Montana St. Chinook Commercial Business

700 Utah $155,000

Large brick family home, dbl stall garage, lots of bdrms, 2 bath

Recently remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Main floor laundry, wood fireplace, main floor laundry, 2 car garage. large living and family rooms.

Large brick 4+ bdrm home, 2 1/2 bth 2 family rooms. Remodeled ktch.

515 9th street - Havre $62,000

3 bedroom, 2 bath modular home on 3 lots - full unfinished basement.

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313 9th Street $159,000

309 S. Main - Harlem $45,000

309 2nd Street E. $49,900

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313 New York $129,000

313 6th Street W. $169,000

1,841 sq. ft., 4 bdrm, 2 bth split lvl Prvt yard & deck, single garage.

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 3 Car Garage Full un-finished basement.

Kim Cripps, Realtor

Enjoy one level living in this recently updated 2 bedroom home. Located close to MSU Northern, this home features a new furnace and central air, PDLQ ÀRRU ODXQGU\ DQG VLQJOH attached garage. Call Kim to schedule your appointment today!

Warrick Ranch

4 Bd, 1-1/2 Bath, large kitchen 2-stall garage.

One-lvl living home, near elementary school, enclosed yard, dbl garage.

Newly painted 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home including washer and dryer..

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212 Illinois $73,000

2 Bdrm, 2 Bath Remodeled - new paint throughout.

1076 wilson ave - Havre $220,000

5 bedroom, 3 bath home ZLWK D ¿QLVKHG EDVHPHQW large garage with oil change pit. Close to schools, new water lineformal dining room, new furnace, fenced yard, move in today! Seller will help with closing costs.

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Bears Paw Mountain property, +/- 3600 deeded & leased acres. The ranch has good stock water and abundant wild life.

376 Acre working Milk River Ranch. Remodeled 4+ bedroom home, new corrals, barn, & several older outbuildings. Good deer and upland game birds.

Harlem Ranch

Jim Anderson 799-2253 Toni Brandt 945-1675 Sheila Forshee 262-4842 Diane Getten 945-0954 Russ Getten 262-3007

Connie King 945-3328 Glenn Meisdalen 399-0837 Don Richman 799-0897 Cindy Schubert 265-0949 Robin Toner 945-2323

Providing Farm & Ranch Real Estate SERVICES Preparing your property for sale prior to offering Target marketing tailored to your property Selling the property through the closing

Give Floyd a call to discuss the advantages that our services give you the Seller. Floyd Witt – Broker, Havre , MT (406) 265-3450

Montana Land Brokers Company Inc./Montana Land Auctions Inc. Russell Pederson – Broker, Hobson , MT (406) 939-2501 www.montanalandauctions.com

9.5 Miles South of Chester, MT

Commercial Property in Shelby, MT

11,028 sq. ft. building, with 7,940 sq. ft. of finished, heated area consisting mostly of open floor space, a small office area, and restrooms. 3, 088 sq. ft. are cold storage areas accessed by 2-overhead doors with one a loading dock. New sidewalks in 2005 and new paint in 2008. Call Dennis Diemert at 759-5560 for more information.

Chester Office: 406.759.5560 Shelby Office: 406.434.2001

This property is off the main highway with a paved driveway into the place. The nice deck off the kitchen overlooks a yard with mature trees. This is on the south Chester water line. The property also has a duplex, which has good rental history. The rent would go a long ways towards making your house payment.

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Protect Your Truck! BEARTOOTH BEDLINERS Ultimate Linings

Non-slip, custom colors. Thick, Spray-on Bed Liners. Lifetime Limited Warranty William G. Ammen Turner, MT 59542 406-379-2278 Shop 406-379-2622 Home

For Sale: Live Bait! Minnows/Smelt/Worms/Grubs. Available at Red’s Auto Parts, Havre. 265-9595. 12-I For Sale: Beautiful white, old-fashioned, Victorian Ethan Allen chair, couch & loveseat set. Call (406) 5356575 or 291-6496. 12-I

Money Talks

By guest contributor Greg Dugdale of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Havre, Montana

Profit from Your Losses

Towards the end of the year, investors begin to size up the performance of their investments for the year. Our winning positions, both realized and unrealized fill us with great satisfaction while our losers sit there and stare us square in the face. Attempting to take advantage of your losses may help you overcome them both psychologically and financially. First let’s cover the basics. Short-term capital gains and losses are incurred in a holding period of one year’s time or less. Long-term gains and losses are incurred over more than a one-year holding period. Short-term gains are subject to the individual’s ordinary income tax rates, up to a maximum of 35%. For 2009, long-term gains are taxed at a 15% maximum for taxpayers above the 15% income tax bracket and long-term gains are taxed at a 0% maximum for those in the 10% and 15% tax brackets. The IRS allows taxpayers to match all short-term gains and losses against each other. Long-term gains and losses are also matched against each other. Any overall short-term gain or loss is then netted against any long-term gain or loss. If the result is a negative amount, no capital gains taxes are due and losses can be used to offset ordinary income up to $3,000 in the current tax year. Additional losses may be carried forward to be used in future years. One last important note is the wash sale. A wash sale occurs when a taxpayer sells a stock at a loss and either has acquired or acquires during a period beginning 30 days before the sale and ending 30 days after the sale substantially similar stock through a purchase, taxable exchange or purchase of an option. If a wash sale occurs, no loss is recognized for tax purposes on the sale. The loss that would have been recognized, but for the wash sale rule, is added to the basis of the newly acquired stock. With these facts in mind, we can examine tax loss selling as the government’s way of letting you recoup a little something from the losses you have taken in the stocks you own. Tax-loss selling does not turn a loss into a gain, but it may put more post-tax dollars into your pocket. If you sell before the end of the year and turn paper losses into real losses, you reduce the taxes you owe on any profits you took during the year. Remember, this strategy is for taxable accounts only. Psychologically, selling your losers to offset gains in your portfolio can help you to view the loss in a more positive light. Sell the loser and move on. Or, if you are really convinced the stock is not a long-term loser, and that you just experienced unfortunate timing, you can sell the stock under the wash rules and re-purchase it 31 days later. You will take the loss and re-establish your position. As always, you should discuss and coordinate tax-loss strategies with your financial and tax advisors. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Montana Estate Services,

For Sale: 1992 Honda Civic, runs great! 40+ mpg! Drives great, body ugly. High mileage, never used oil, one owner, $1,000 or best offer. Great Falls, call 406-761-3748. 12-I

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For Sale: 1999 Nashua Mobile Home. 16x80, 3 bed/2 bath, new carpets & flooring. Call 357-7333. 11-II

AUCTIONS ESTATE SALES APPRAISALS INTERNET SALES REAL ESTATE

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Kessel Construction: We specialize in large steel building construction. Riding Arenas, Machine Storage, Insulated Work Shops, Hangars. American Scafco Grain Bins sales & service. 406-357-2475. x

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Laugh Lines We hope you enjoy this feature in Tricia’s Trader. This section is filled with fun jokes, pictures, games, stories and trivia. Send us your submission to 2000 Country Club Road, Turner, MT 59542 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com.

SPEEDING A young man was caught going almost double the speed limit through a small town. As the police officer walked up to the car, he said to the young man, “I’ve been waiting for you all day.” The young man replied, “Don’t worry! I got here as fast as I could!” He got off with a verbal warning.

For Sale: Newer ranch style 3 br/3 bath, radiant heated home, shop/garage, outbuildings. Beautifully landscaped w/ underground sprinkler system throughout. Very low maintenance, country setting, great views, yet close to towns, Glacier Park, lakes and recreation. Call for brochure for all the details. $749,500 offering a $7000 finders fee at closing. 406257-5051, cell 406-212-4889 7-I:12-II

For Sale: Tonneau cover for ‘04 longbed Chev. Rollup type, near new, $250 obo. Also K&N filter system for ‘04 6.0 GM. $150 obo. Call 262-7030 or 765-7328. 11-II

STEVEN R. COLE MASTER ELECTRICIAN CELL: 406-390-6360 PHONE: 406-654-1820 FAX: 406-654-2503 BOX 406 • MALTA, MT 59538

*Commercial *Industrial *Residential Bucket Truck Available.

Fast Service and Competitive Rates.

For Sale: “Looking Back Again, Vol. 1 & 2”, ready to send. Contact Eva at PO Box 1076, Malta, MT 59538, phone 654-1140 or email eva0922@ itstriangle.com. $20 per book plus postage or see me in person. Stories of many you know along the Hi-Line. 12-I

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For Sale: 3500 gal. stainless Get Your GED! Adult Basic steel H20 tank, 1 manhole, 1 Education classes and GED quick dump, 2 hose connec- testing at Fort Belknap College, March 4, 2009.........................................................................Volume VII Issue 5 .......................................................................Tricia’s Trader 9 tions. Call 262-2511. 10-I:2-II 406-353-2607 ext. 238. 6-x Senate – hopefully! WORDS FROM

Authorize Archery Season for Mountain Lion, Bear, and Wolf (HB 74) passed unanimously. As you know, our very own This act would grant the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wendy Warburton is serving in Commission the discretion to set up areas and lion, mountain hunting archery Helena this Legislative Session seasons for For Sale: HQ16 stitch-reguof bear, and wolf in archery hunting seasons. people the representing lated unanimously. machine with new handle House District 34. During her Passed the House hiatus from ‘Tricia’s Trader’, she Adjoining Fishing with Reciprocal Authorize bars, pro-stitcher, and studio has graciously agreed to send us States on Contiguous Rivers & Streams (HB frame. Thislaw, machine alsowho has updates of the happenings in the 366). If this bill any person becomes capitol of this great state. that statestylus. fish in a and to handles licensed is properly the micro borders Montana may fish in any part of a Dear Friends and Neighbors, of water body2007. stream, or river, lake, reservoir, pond, Was purchased Dec. DeAs we get closer to the transmittal deadline at the in Montana within 10 miles of the border, if the livery & setup extra depending state legislature, when all the bills that originated in bordering state grants the same or similar privileges the House pass over to the Senate and vice verse, we to holders of valid Montana fishing licenses and on your location. Sale price are hearing and voting on more and more bills each enters into a reciprocal agreement with Montana. day in committees and on the House floor. $11,500. 406-788-2854. 12-I Passed 92/7. Here’s just a quick update of a few interesting bills Authorize investor owned livestock slaughter and that we’ve considered lately. processing plants (HB 418). This bill will pave the way Ban on human reproductive cloning (HB 288). We for a horse processing plant to open in Montana passed it in Judiciary Committee, and then it passed – contributing to the economy and improving the horse market while also providing a humane place 93/7. on the House floor Affordable Western and for people to take old, injured, or dangerous horses. I Revise Post Adoptive Services Law (HB 367) passed am a co-sponsor. The hearing for this bill brought the Wildlife Artwork, Custom the House 96/4. If enacted, this law will allow private most people I have yet seen come to Helena to testify. provide post-adoptive Dozens of proponents came from all over the state to also agencies adoption & Framing Matting, Special counseling and support to birth mothers who have to support this bill, with only a handful opposing it. I Orders Available, Layaway relinquished their children for adoption (no cost to will let you know if it makes it out of the Agriculture the state). Two Convenient Committee. Available, Montana Firearms Freedom Act – Exempt Montana I’m pleased to report that my House Joint Locations; Big Sky Images & from Commerce Resolution and Ammunition Made Firearms 14, supporting the Interior Department that a personal firearm, in their recent decision to match gun regulations in This states Clause (HB 246). Collectibles, Havre Holiday a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is national parks with the gun laws of the state they Village Mall, commercially 406-788-7210, or privately in Montana are in, passed out of the Judiciary Committee and manufactured and that remains within the borders of Montana will soon be heard on the House floor. Great Falls Holiday Village is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, registration, under including Mall, 406-727-6806. x the authority of For more information on any bill, visit www.leg. Congress to regulate interstate commerce. Passed mt.gov. To contact me, e-mail wendywarburton@ second reading on the House floor 64/36 and is gmail.com or call 262-3185. I work for YOU – for awaiting third reading before moving on to the Montana’s future!

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that he can graph the calf in the spring. Guess what? At preg check time the cow with the lumpy jaw is still there. She has had one full year to spread the disease by saliva in the hay and water source. Now other cattle show up with lumpy jaw and often they will be young cows. If you have a lumpy jaw cow on the ranch, be very vigorous with treatment, or get rid of her. Don’t contaminate the ranch. -Dr. B

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Christmas Photo Cards: Get an early start, beat the Christmas madness! Order from the comfort of home, shipped to your door. Photobooks, Fuji photo prints and more. Visit www. kimmel-kreations.com or call 406-379-2377. 11-I:12-I For Sale: IH 544 Hydro Tractor. 54 HP, 4 cyl gas engine, hi-lo hydrostatic trans., 3-pt hitch, PTO, Westendorf loader. (406) 465-0551. 11-II For Sale: 4 black Pug puppies 2 male, 2 female (females will be very small- 8-10 lbs), CKC registered. 5 Puggle puppies (beagle/pug cross) 3 female, 2 male. All puppies come with their first set of shots, dewclaws removed and have been dewormed. Puppies are ready to go! Call 406390-6661 or email love.camp@ hotmail.com for more information and/or pictures. 12-I For Sale: Currently Westside Sports & Malta Marine. This business is stocked with hunting and fishing supplies, including firearms, ammunition and fishing/hunting licensing. Business & Westside Sports inventory only, no real estate. Asking $165,000 (209MW6) 406-654-2273 11-II

For Sale: 3-phase meat grinder For Sale: Hi-Qual Buildwith 200-pound stainless steel ings. Contact Bass Auchopper, and a band saw for cut- tion, 538-8709. 10-x ting meat. Call 357-3119. 11-I

For Sale: 1987 Lincoln Signature Series. Leather. New battery, alternator, tires, muffler. Looks & runs good. Clean. $1075 OBO. 1990 Mercury Cougar LS V-6. All pwr. Electric sunroof. New battery. Looks & runs good. Clean. $1275 OBO. Call (406)2773811 or 277-3804. 11-II For Sale: Reduced price on commercial space, 480 sq. ft., downtown Malta location w/ large garage type door. For information and viewing, call Sharon Wombold at Missouri River Realty 406-654-2273. 10-I(x) For Sale: 21 ft. boat, SeaRay. Cabin, inboard Chevy V8 outboard Merc., lots of extras including Minnetonka twin screw trolling motor and tandem axle trailer. Call 525-3213. 11-II

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

by Dorothy Johnson

VISIT HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GREAT FALLS

When Lewis & Clark were on their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase, they came to the area of “The Great Falls” in 1805. It is said that they could hear the roar of the water from more than seven miles away it was so loud. It took the explorers several days to portage around the “Falls.” Great Falls gets its name from these giant waterfalls near the city. Its nickname, “The Electric City,” originates from the five hydroelectric dams that are nearby on the Missouri River.

Paris Gibson, Founder of Great Falls Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Great Falls was founded in 1884 by Paris Gibson who had financial backing from James J. Hill, the railroad magnate. This year Great Falls is celebrating 125 years of existence as a vital commercial hub for central Montana. In fact, the city is almost at the geographical center of the state. The population of the city is approximately 57,000 and it is the county seat of Cascade County. Paris Gibson, born in 1830 in Maine, came west in 1858. He was well educated and innovative. He spent twenty years in the Minneapolis area and was instrumental in the establishment of several industries at Minneapolis – the first flour mill and the first woolen mill, for example. In 1879, he came to Fort Benton where he raised sheep for a few years, then, in 1884, he founded the city of Great Falls. Gibson laid out the city before it was built, making all the streets downtown straight so intersections were perpendicular to each other. He set aside nearly 900 acres for city parks and planted a variety of trees on every street – fir, elm, ash, to name a few. He believed a city should be beautiful. Gibson was a member of the first Montana constitutional convention of 1889 and he served in the Montana senate in 1891. Ten years later he was chosen United States Senator to complete the unexpired term of William A. Clark. Gibson died in 1920. He left a lasting legacy, leaving a permanent imprint on the face of Montana. His name might even be considered synonymous with Great Falls. Paris Gibson Square is one of the oldest and most revered landmarks in the city. Built in 1896, it served as the location for Central High School until 1930 when it became Paris Gibson Junior High. The school closed in 1975 and two years later, in 1977, volunteers renovated the historic building as the Paris Gibson Museum of Art. It stands today as a monument to education and is a museum and cultural center. This is certainly a true tribute to the “Father of Great Falls” and all those who worked diligently to GLUTEN FREE HOLIDAY BAKING Christmas Orders Due Dec 18th; pick up on Dec 22 by Noon Bread or Dinner Rolls 12/$6.50 Pumpkin Pie $15; Jumble-berry Pie $25 Pegasus Blu Restaurant Upper Level, Times Square Building Great Falls, MT 406-225-5495

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preserve a vital piece of the history of Great Falls and central Montana.

So What Is So Special About Downtown Great Falls? There are many special reasons why you should plan to visit Downtown Great Falls. How many times in life do we take the “bypass” and we Paris Gibson Square “bypass” some of the most wonderful things you can imagine. Great Falls is a cultural center. Visit the Great Falls Convention & Visitor’s Bureau website: http://greatfallsvb.visitmt.com/ Also visit the site’s culture page: http://greatfallsvb.visitmt.com/greatfalls/ culturefp.htm. The web address for the Great Falls Symphony is http:// www.gfsymphony.org/ for those who love listening to the finest music. Art plays an important role in the community. Every year, the nationally popular Western Art Show and Charlie Russell auction bring many visitors to the city. There’s the CM Russell Museum, Civic Center, Children’s Museum, besides the Paris Gibson Square and Museum to whet everyone’s appetite for a variety of cultural exhibits and performances. The Great Falls Symphony performs at the Civic Center, Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts. This issue will be distributed Wednesday, December 2. Just two days from then is the Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights. This is an event guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit with all the colored lights, music, and many activities for the whole family. Sue Ferrin, Marketing Director for the Downtown Great Falls Association invites everyone to participate in the festivities when she says “Come to Great Falls and celebrate an ‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ on Friday, December 4. It is the 26th Annual Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights downtown Great Falls. Stroll Central Avenue from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and shop our many specialty shops and restaurants. There will be over 30 street food vendors, live music and entertainers starting at 4 p.m. at Times Square. The Parade of Lights will come down Central Ave. at 6 p.m., and, of course, Santa will be at the tail end. Then watch or participate in the Polar Plunge at 7 p.m. at 3rd Street and Central Ave. This is a fund raiser for Special Olympics. Volunteers will jump into a cold pool of water, then into a hot tub to thaw out. Santa’s Village will be on the upper level of Times Square where children can visit with Santa and do some arts and crafts.” Downtown is where the “MOM & POP” stores are, owned and operated by local families. Each is unique and is staffed by friendly, knowledgeable people who care about their products and are willing and able to answer your questions, help find what you need and order it for you if they don’t have it in stock. The antique lover will become infatuated with Downtown Great Falls with its many antique stores. It seems to have developed into a real antique center with three stores in a row on the 100 block alone. To top it off, the prices appear to be quite reasonable. A REALLY FUN place to browse through is a theatrical costume store (need a Santa costume this year?) There are bridal shops, a maternity shop, a motorcycle shop, quilt shops, candy shops, and, even a specialty tea shop. Downtown offers unique and high quality women’s clothing. Ladies, don’t miss “Dragonfly Dry Goods! And while you’re getting “all dolled up,” check out the many jewelry stores in the area for those accessories and gifts.

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Did You Know? Downtown Great Falls Trivia Great Falls had the first fire bell in Montana in 1887. In 1894, the first African-American, William Morgan, was elected to a position as constable. Martha Edgerton Rolfe became the first woman newspaper editor in the state in 1895 after her husband died. She was also the first white woman to live in Great Falls, arriving the year the city was founded, in 1884. Great Falls bought the first motorized fire engine in the state in 1910. Great Falls hired the first woman firefighter in Montana in 1982. The world’s shortest river, the Roe River, is at Great Falls. Giant Springs is the largest fresh water spring in the United States. The largest movie screen in Montana is at the Civic Center Mansfield Theater, Great Falls. Walter Bruening – the world’s oldest man – 113 years old on September 21 this year – currently lives in Great Falls. He is just 12 years younger than the city in which he resides! Mike Mansfield, statesman, U.S. Senator and Ambassador to Japan made his home in Great Falls as did Charley Pride, country music star. Charlie Russell, western artist, lived and worked in the Great Falls area. There are many more notable people who have lived in and contributed to the growth of the city of Great Falls. The city is a beautiful place with lots of history, gorgeous parks and interesting and unique shops. I must comment on the wind, though. “On July 18, 1884, Mrs. Kate Beachley, who had just become the third white woman to arrive in Great Falls, commented on how hard the wind was blowing. Everyone laughed. Later, Mrs. Beachley realized the “wind” was only a breeze by local standards.” http://www.greatfallsmt.net/about_gf/dyk.htm

For the musician, there are guitar and music shops. Several art stores offer unique selections of original Montana artwork. Ferrin’s Furniture, a family-owned business for 110 year has five full floors of fine furniture, accessories, and lighting fixtures in a charming historic old brick building. Next door to Ferrin’s on 1st Ave S. is Hoglund’s Western Wear, another family owned business. One can shop in many different kinds of stores like a clock store, a bead store, a tie-dye shop, boutiques, salons, a health food store and, my favorite, The Viking Shop which sells all types of Scandinavian merchandise. Can you guess? I’m 100%

Norwegian! Shopping takes energy and there’s no scarcity of places to satisfy your palate and assuage your hunger. For those of us who like to reminisce, there a 1950’s style diner on 5th St. There’s even a place to buy hotdogs if you’re in a hurry to get a bite to eat. For fresh-baked, homemade goodies, be sure to stop at the “Daily Grind and Baker Bob’s.” The “Teriyaki Kitchen’ serves fantastic Asian food and SUSHI (hard to find in Montana)! The “Pegasus Blu” is a restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Times Square Building. Subway and Dairy Queen downtown serve up some of your favorite ”fast foods.”

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You can pick up copies of TRICIA’S TRADER at many of the above named locations and check out the ads and schedules of many upcoming events printed there. Downtown Great Falls also has a variety of entertainment for your evening enjoyment. The Breaks and The Underground on nearby Machinery Row, The Iron Pine with karaoke on Central along with several smaller bars and casinos provide something for everyone. There are several downtown hotels to choose from to accommodate the out-of- town visitor. Then there’s the “world famous” Sip ‘n Dip at the O’Haire which was voted “#1 Bar in the World” by GQ magazine in 2003 with its live “mermaid” swimming behind the glass in the bar. One major thing which concerns the shopper when considering going downtown is the parking. Wendy Warburton, who visits Great Falls often says, “Parking is easy! Many stores offer free parking lots next to their store, but, for those businesses that don’t, it will cost less than a penny a minute in the meters. Parking is FREE during evenings and weekends when most of us shop anyway.” Wendy continues, “I love to browse through all the antique stores downtown Great Falls. I’m amazed at how many there are! I also like the great variety of restaurants there are to choose from downtown.” Next time you’re in Great Falls, go downtown – or even if you live in Great Falls – be like Lewis & Clark and explore. Explore the downtown of this more than a century old city. Absorb its beauty, its culture and its friendly people. Bypasses have their place – as in heart surgery and alleviating traffic congestion, but don’t let bypasses be the reason you miss out on a great experience. Visit downtown Great Falls – see what’s there. I’ll bet you go back! And – do not, I repeat, do not forget the Christmas Stroll and Parade Handcrafted Appetizers of Lights, Friday One of the Top Rated Wine Lists in Montana evening, December 4 – downtown 100 Percent Source Verified Hand Selected Beef Great Falls! (ask your server what ranch your steak came from)

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For Sale: Collection of Hallmark ornaments from the 1980s & 90s, still in orig boxes. Also, come check out our cool collection of “floaty” pens! Walk-In Cubpoard, located inside Hitching Post Pizza, Main Street, Harlem. Call (406)353-4777 or 2762. 11-II

For Sale: 2008 Chevy 1-Ton Crew Cab 4x4. Duramax diesel. Allison auto trans. 9k mi. B&L Mechanics (406) 357-3101. 11-II

For Sale: International 300 Utility Tractor w/ PTO. Excellent condition. Call 379-2224. Asking $3,000 or best offer. 11-II

Tired of the cold? Mesquite/ Las Vegas, NV Homes, Condos, 1-Acre RV Lots/Pads with water & power. Terms avail. Licensed in NV & AZ. C Steyee, Roadrunner Realty 702-497-9107 cslvcowboy@yahoo.com. x For Sale: 1972 Schwartz 40-ft. semi-trailer, flip up outriggers, winch, hydraulic tail, 8.25x15xlt tires at 80-90%, good paint. #703382 $19,900. Call Eric at (406) 460-2222. 11-II For Sale: 1966 GMC pickup. Runs. $450. Call (406) 9453836. 11-II For Sale: Cargo Containers. Wind, water & rodent proof. Storage, antique cars, feed, salt, household, chemicals, unlimited possibilities. 20 ft $2900. 40 ft $3500. 48 ft $3900. Fisher Seed (406) 357-7333 11-I

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Great Gift Idea: Try a Photobook from Kimmel Kreations. Visit our website and click on PhotoBooks. Hard cover or Soft cover, as many pages as you like. Simple and easy to order. Or capture those special memories that are stored on your camera. Call and let us help you! 379-2377. 11-x For Sale: Cafe style square pedestal tables, $20-25 each. Variety of good used exercise equipment. Call for info & prices. Loma, 739-4361. 11-II For Sale: 1999 Nashua Mobile Home. 16x80, 3 bed/2 bath, new carpets & flooring. Call 357-7333. 11-II For Sale: Unique 2,980+/-sq.ft. 1+ bdrm. 1 bath property, currently a photo restoration business, but could easily be just an amazing residence! Open beam wood ceiling and trim work. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees and lilacs on a large corner lot. Malta, Asking $89,000 (115PT) 12-I Wanted to Buy: Old pickups, trucks & cars pre-1959. Any condition, complete or not; even restored examples. Also old coupe bodies & such in the 30’s. I’m in the MT area every week. Please e-mail photos, ddonley@eot.com or call 218639-2809. Fair prices for sure, let me know what you have!! 6-II:6-I-10

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8969 Hwy #2 N.E. Havre, MT 59501

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For Sale: 2008 Kaufman 5th wheel trailer, 30-ft. with spring assist ramps, 25,900 GVW, 235/80x16R 8 tires, sealed wiring, dual speed jack, almost new. #703353 $7500. Call Eric at (406) 460-2222. 11-I For Sale: 1972 Schwartz 40-ft. semi-trailer, flip up outriggers, winch, hydraulic tail, 8.25x15xlt tires at 80-90%, good paint. #703382 $19,900. Call Eric at (406) 460-2222. 12-I For Sale: 2008 Chevy 1-Ton Dually Crew Cab 4x4 LTZ. Duramax diesel. Allison auto trans. 25k mi. LOADED. B&L Mechanics (406) 357-3101. 11-I Wanted: Generator transfer switch, manual, 100-200 amp. Call (406) 262-5008. 11-I For Sale: Certified organic lambs. Fort Benton, 622-3834. Please leave a message. 12-I

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FROM THE MARKETING TOOLBOX:

For Sale: Short box Ford tonneau cover w/locks. Originally $1600 new. Asking $350. Excellent shape. Call 353-2213. 8-x

‘Tis the Season

For Sale: New home for sale in Havre! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 levels, large garage, Handicap Accessible. Call 390-5655 to inquire. 12-I For Sale: ‘86 GMC 47 passenger yellow school bus. New Chevy 366 engine, runs, good tires, lots of good parts. Call 379-2224 or 379-2346. x For Sale: Yogo Sapphire Jewelry - Largest Selection, Best Buy. Great Christmas Gift for Your Loved One! Montana Mountainmen (406) 538-7492. 11-II HomeBuyers: Ask us about the first time home owner’s (haven’t owned a home for at least 3-yrs) tax credit up to $8000 or the current home owner’s tax credit up to $6500. Purchase must be in effect on or before April 30, 2010. Call Bear Paw Montana Realty--Office 357-2111, 945-5655 or 799-5326. 11-II

265-3342 720 1st Street West Havre, MT 59501

Pawn, Loan and Check Cashing Firearms • Saddles • Beadwork • Tools Pow Wow Music • Electronics • Games For Sale: Purebred ShihTzu puppies for sale. Fluffy, non-shedding, declawed, 1st shots & dewormed. Perfect in time for christmas 390-1129 or 390-3727. 12-I For Sale: ‘03 Chevy 1-Ton Dually Cargo Van $13,995. ‘05 Chevy Avalanche 2500 4x4 $20,995. ‘04 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT Quad Cab Long Box 4x4 Turbo Diesel $24,995. ‘03 Dodge Durango only 67k mi $10,995. Bleskin Motors 406-771-4691 12-I ATTENTION SCAPBOOK ARTISTS: Mention this ad and get 15% OFF your Creative Memories purchase with Nancy Snider! (406) 379-2343. 11-II

by Tricia Kimmel

I subscribe to a staunch belief that businesses, and the individuals who run them, attract exactly what they send out, metaphorically speaking. The holiday season, while stressful anyway, can add a heavy weight on the shoulders of business owners, managers and employees with the extra workload it requires. Most of the time, that increased stress is just a glaring reflection of issues that are present all year. When there is a broken cog in the wheel, running the wheel faster only makes problems more obvious. I was visiting the other day with a friend of mine who is also the spouse of a business owner. She commented how their family misses out on much of the “spirit” of the season, since her husband is busy promoting their business to the masses who attend the usual Christmas events. She was hoping they could find a way to balance business and family a little more effectively. The benefits of entrepreneurship are many, but as any entrepreneur will be quick to tell you, those benefits don’t come without sacrifice. When it’s crunch time, who steps up to the plate to make sure everything falls into place? It’s the business owner most of the time, since he or she has the most at stake. And often, the smaller the business, NEW! Subscribe to our the greater the workload. After FREE marketing e-newsletter at a while, this can lead to extreme www.Kimmel-Kreations.com. burnout and personal stress. Get great tips like the ones in However, I encourage all “Marketing Toolbox” plus more business owners to remember great ideas every week! why they went into business in the first place. Usually on the list are “independence” and “freedom”. Ironic? Yes. But those things can be achieved, and it boils down to taking a hard look at your core values. Life is short. And your business is important to you. But likely, so is your family and your personal happiness. If what you’re getting back from your business isn’t what you want, it’s time to take a look at the things you’re putting into it. Are you putting in too much time, and getting back an unhappy family? Or, instead, are you conveying the attitude that you value your time and your employees? I guarantee in return you will get loyal hard-working employees, and a more balanced personal life. This is the perfect time of year to note areas where you can improve the quality of your business, your personal life and your employees’ lives. And with that, Happy Holidays! Are you unsure of how to market your business? Do you run out of time to market because you’re too busy running your business? Kimmel Kreations, LLC offers customized “Marketing Modules” to lead you through the marketing maze. We are the solution you need. 406.379.2377

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Hay For Sale: Medium square, large rounds. Alfalfa/grass mix and Alfalfa. Call 701-290-3066, 701-5754945 or 406-263-8129. 11-II

For Sale: 2006 Yamaha Vector Special Edition Mountain Snowmobile $5,199. 1999 Arctic Cat Thundercat $2,500. 2005 Yamaha Vector Mountain $4299. 1997 Arctic Cat Powder Extreme $1,499. Steve’s Sports Center (406)727-8606 12-I For Sale: 2008 Chevy 1-Ton Crew Cab 4x4. Duramax diesel. Allison auto trans. 9k mi. B&L Mechanics (406) 357-3101. 11-I For Sale: Just in! 2009 F150 Super Crew 4x4. $30,749. Snowy Mountain Motors (406) 538-4014.. 11-II

State Farm® Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710

For Sale: Mini roan mare, kid friendly. Black/white Pintaloosa stud. 7 yr old small bay gelding. Sorrel-Appy filly. Black/ white paint filly. Mini jack donkey, weaned. Dexter-X heifer calf. Zebu-X heifer calf. All small and ready for Christmas or the back yard. Eva 654-2704, o l d e h o m e s t e a d @ yahoo.com 12-I Need Cash Now? If you’re interested in exchanging your oil or gas royalty income stream for a lump sum cash payment, call 206-940-2326. 12-I

Thom MacLean, Agent 425 Indiana Chinook, MT 59523 Bus: 406-357-3198 thom@thommaclean.com P045151 4/04

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For Sale: A Nice Xmas Gift for that Man or Boy - 1:18 diecast metal cars/trucks, NIB, well cared-for. Any make & model, from years 1930-1970s. You name it, I have it. Also 15-18 wheeler semis, they have logs, some have horns & lights. Some misc. cars/trucks 1:24 scale too. Call for prices and details, 406-771-1878 or lv. msg. 11-II

For Sale: 2008 Kaufman 5th wheel trailer, 30-ft. with spring assist ramps, 25,900 GVW, 235/80x16R 8 tires, sealed wiring, dual speed jack, almost new. #703353 $7500. Call Eric at (406) 460-2222. 11-II Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x For Sale: Newly constructed 1,754+/- sq. ft. Townhome with one level living! 3 bedrooms 2 full baths with master bath. Master bath has walk in shower and claw foot tub. Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, new stainless appliances, sprinkler system, double attached garage and more! Malta, Asking $215,000 (144HT) 406-654-2273 12-I

ATTENTION SCRAPBOOK ARTISTS: Mention this ad and get 15% OFF your Creative Memories purchase with Nancy Snider! (406) 379-2343. 11-I

Virgelle Merc. Antiques presents a “Real Country Christmas at a Real Country Store” Sat. & Sun., Dec. 5 & 6. 9am-5pm. AntiquesArt-Collectibles. Phone 800426-2926 or 406-378-3110. www.VirgelleMontana.com Celebrate the Season at Virgelle, Montana. 11-II For Sale: Sassy Seconds down town Malta is now offering vinyl wall decor and gifts. We have a wide variety of great gift ideas for the holidays. Chose one of our predesigned sayings or create your own. We have a wide variety of Salt City Candle fall and winter scents in stock. If you don’t know what to get that special person, a gift certificate fits everyone. Stop by today and see whats new and don’t be the one to say “should have bought it when I saw it.” 12-I

Blaine County Health Department 357-2345

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We Have A Large Selection of Brand Name Knives! Ruana, Schrade Oldtimer’s & Uncle Henry’s (USA) Western (Boulder, CO), Case, Buck Queen Steel, Kershaw. We Buy Ruana, Schrade, and Western knives. Knife and Scissor Sharpening Also Available. Sweet Grass & Sage (including aromatherapy spray and lotions), Montana Emu Products avail., Pelts & Furs. Big Sky Images & Collectibles, Havre Holiday Village Mall, 406-788-7210. x For Sale: Yogo Sapphire Jewelry - Largest Selection, Best Buy. Great Christmas Gift for Your Loved One! Montana Mountainmen (406) 538-7492. 11-II Guitars of Montana: Fender, Guild, Jackson, Dean, Alvarez, Crafter, Ibanez, Laney, Randall, SWR, Hammond keyboards, etc. Specially priced $99 electric guitars, $199 & up Squire by Fender or Dean guitar/amp packages. 2 5th Street S, downtown Great Falls 4534998; 94 Central Ave, Stanford 566-2223; Wicks Guitars, 206 W. Main, Lewistown. www. guitarsofmontana.com 12-I Help Wanted: LOSE UP TO 5-100 LBS! JOIN OUR WEIGHT LOSS TEAM AND GET HEALTHY! PLANS AVAILABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF PEOPLE! CALL TODAY FOR A WELLNESS EVALUATION! Email: smhagenbuch@ leadingincome.com Website: alookulove.com Contact #: 1-888-890-2099 12-I:5-II For Sale: Alaskan Malemute/ Siberian Husky cross pups and Shih Tsu puppies, vaccinated and dewormed. Also Snowshoe Siamese kittens. Call (406) 673-3175 11-II

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For Sale: The original book, Looking Back Again, and the new Looking Back Again, Vol. 2 with stories from along the Hi-Line are available for $20 each plus postage. Contact Eva at 654-1140 or email eva0922@itstriangle.com. 11-II Wanted to Buy: Older, Semi-Retired Farm Truck for yard use. Color not important. Call 406-893-4410 If not home leave message. 12-I

Will do ROUND BALING with net wrap, HAY HAULING, & LAND LEVELING. Call (406) 357-4710 or 2624719. Wade Pursley. 10-II Sassy Seconds downtown Malta is now offering vinyl wall decor and gifts. We have a wide variety of great gift ideas for the holidays. Choose one of our pre-designed sayings or create your own. We have a wide variety of Salt City Candle fall and winter scents in stock. If you don’t know what to get that special person, a gift certificate fits everyone. Stop by today and see whats new and don’t be the one to say “I should have bought it when I saw it.” 11-II For Sale: 2008 Chevy 1-Ton Dually Crew Cab 4x4 LTZ. Duramax diesel. Allison auto trans. 25k mi. LOADED. B&L Mechanics (406) 357-3101. 11-II For Sale: Large selection of used saddles, tools, jewelry, golf clubs, firearms, guitars and chain saws. Leon’s Buy & Sell, Havre. 265-3342. x For Sale: Earthtone colored floral pattern couch. Also, electric dryer, but needs dryer cord. In perfect condition. Call 654-2193. 11-II

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109 1st St. W Havre, MT 59501 (406) 265-4393

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For Sale: Just in! 2009 F150 Super Crew 4x4. $30,749. Wanted: 302 cubic inch Wanted to Buy: Car batteries Snowy Mountain MoGMC inline 6 cyl. enand tractor batteries, will pick up. Call 654-1964. 10-II:12-I gine. Call 390-3445. x tors (406) 538-4014. 11-II

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This Holiday Season . . .Remember PPND “Newell’s Syndrome” Families PPND MAY AFFECT SOMEONE YOU KNOW. November 1 - December 31, 2009

Victims of PPND often begin to experience symptoms similar to Parkinsons and Alzheimers in their early 40s, and generally succumb to the disease by the age of about 50. The disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting only a few families in the world, and is always fatal. One of the original family members to suffer from PPND, Chester Newell made his home in northcentral Montana during the homesteading period, and many of his descendants still reside there. During “Chet’s” generation not much was known about this mysterious illness. We are urging our readers to make a charitable contribution to either of the funds below for support of research for a cure of PPND “Newell’s Syndrome” as featured in our November 4th Community Spotlight. All of the profits from the sponsorships on those pages and all upcoming update sections will go to funding research for PPND. Visit our website at kimmel-kreations.com to read that special story about the families afflicted here in our Montana reading area. If you wish to help this family’s quest to find a cure, Marla Phillips, the spouse of a deceased family member, has set up a non-profit research fund. The money in this fund is used to cover research trips to the Mayo Clinics in Rochester, Minnesota and Jacksonville, Florida. You may send your contribution on behalf of someone you know affected by PPND.

PPND Research Account c/o Marla Phillips P.O. Box 11596 Glendale, AZ 85318

FUNDS RAISED TO DATE:

Or you may send your contribution to the research center in Great Falls, Montana. Donations to this organization will aid in research of ALL neurological disorders, though the funds will not be specified solely for PPND research. The scientists there focus on neuroscience research with programs in Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, prion diseases (mad cow disease, chronic wasting disease and Creutzfeld-Jakob disease), diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, hearing loss, and Parkinson’s disease. In addition, they have a strong education program where Montana’s finest students and teachers work on research projects under the direction of McLaughlin scientists, one of which is being conducted by Miranda Orr, originally of Saco, Montana and her mentor, Dr. George Carlson. Visit their website at http://www.montana. edu/wwwmri/index.html

McLaughlin Research Institute 1520 23rd St. So. Great Falls, MT 59405

$1,360 RESEARCHING A CURE