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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. 12-II:2-I

For Sale: Steiger Panther II, 325hp, brand new overhauled engine, new clutch. Call 378-3147. 1-I For Sale: JD 7700 turbo diesel combine, 404T engine, runs well. 2500 hrs. Two 24’ platforms & 3 reels. Air Foil chaffer, $2,000 obo. Call Miles, 379-2661. 1-I

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For Sale: Berger Potting Soil, 3.8 cu. feet. Cow manure & compost in 1.5 cu. ft. bags. General purpose 3.8 Potting Soil, $24. 3.5 Potting soil with fungicide and actinoIron, $25. Compost $3.50, Manure $2.50. Call Fairhaven 866-3350 ext. 504, Eli. 1-II:4-I

For Sale: 130 BULLS 30 yearling heifers sell at the Kel McC Angus Plus Annual Bull sale Thursday, April 15, Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT . Kel McC Angus Kelly McCracken (406)379-2373 1-II

For Sale: 32’ Teton 5th wheel travel trailer, 2 slide-outs, AC, microwave, AM/FM stereo, wash/dry, tub/shower, queen bed and hide-a-bed, solar panel, awning, lt. oak trim, winter use kit. Excellent shape. 357-3572. 1-II

For Sale: Hunters/Woodcutters, need a hand dragging moose, elk, deer or logs from the woods? Call Ed at 406452-3213. Montana’s dealer for Portable Winch. 1-II:3-I

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

1214 WASHINGTON 4Bd/2ba 2195 sq. ft.hm on 3 treed city lots. 3-stall garage. Fort Benton $84,900 1008 16th Street 3 Bedroom, 2¾-Bathroom home offers rustic character and down home comfort. Large corner lot, fenced yard and oversized shop/garage in a great location! $98,000 1216 WASHINGTON One that you have been waiting for! 2-Story home with ample living space. 4-Bd, 2-Ba, lrg lvg rm open to great bonus room, lrg kitchen w/newer stainless appliances, lndry rm. Enclosed breezeway from enclosed heated back porch to lrg attchd garage. Fort Benton $116,900 3Bed/2Ba 1700 Sq. ft. hm w/cntrl air, grg, fenced yrd. Across from city park. Fort Benton $123,900 HOME +20 ACRES 1496 sq. ft. home, 2Bd/1½ Ba, garage, (2)Quonsets. Brady E. Rd $135,000 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 FARMS, RANCHES & ACREAGE 240 ACRES w/ 135 ac of former CRP cultivated land & 105 ac is grs/past. Good hunting. $132,000 459 ACRES Farm/ranch & res’l dev pot’l. Fenced, grn stor, mtn views. N of Belgrad. 2 parc poss. $4K/ac 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 679 ACRES E of Havre 1 mile from Little Box Elder Creek. 30 acres hay bottoms w/trees & brush, 50 acres of dry cropland, 599 acres of pasture. Good deer & pheasant hunting! $509,000 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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For Sale: Eva has “Looking Back Again, Vol. 1 & 2” ready to mail. $20 per copy plus postage. Contact her at eva0922@itstriangle.com or 654-1140. You’ll enjoy reading about people you know! 1-I For Sale: Parting out 1995 Ford F-150. Engine good, transmission new, involved in roll-over OR looking for good body. 386-2257. 1-I For Sale: Beautiful 2+ bedroom 3 bath energy efficient home! Main floor master suite. Full basement with recreation room, laundry room, 3 bonus rooms and a ¾ bath. Open modern kitchen with all major appliances. Asking $144,900 (128HJ6) 406-654-2273 1-I

THINGS TO KNOW: Jan. 22 & 23, Fri. & Sat.: 24TH ANNUAL GREAT FALLS MONTANA TOY SHOW at the Trades & Industries Building, MT State Fairgrounds. Info, call 761-4036.

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., February 3rd. Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Jan. 27th at 9am.

Feb. 5 & 6, Fri. & Sat.: MONTANA COUNTRY POETS & PICKERS at Chinook High School, sponsored by the Chinook FFA Chapter. Lots of talent from Canada and Montana. Doors open at the CHS Auditorium at 6:30 both nights for pre-show music by “Classic Country” and “Steve and Stan”. Tickets $8. Daytime events held at the Chinook Motor Inn 10am-5pm Saturday. Contact D.W. Mailand at 353-2383 for more information.

Let us know what’s happening in your area It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com. Get Your GED! Adult Basic Education classes and GED testing at Fort Belknap College, 406-353-2607 ext. 238. 6-x

For Sale: Straw for sale, net wrapped round bales. Egbert Farms, 379-2233. Leave message if no answer. 1-I

Publisher ’s Note: Donations continue to arrive in the two respective research funds as part of the PPND Donation Drive, which began with the November 17th issue of Tricia’s Trader and ended December 31st. If you wish to know how you can contribute toward research of Pallido-PontoNigral Degeneration “Newell’s Syndrome” to benefit the families affected by it, please contact us at 406-379-2377. A cure for PPND could also lead to a cure for similar diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Contributions are welcome at any time. The families of PPND wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated, and I, personally, would like to thank our readers and sponsors for making the drive a success. We ended up well OVER the $3,000 mark. Way to go!

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.

Groundhog’s Day: Celebrate Responsibly Beginning with month number two A groundhog pops out of the blue And as he stands tall With shadows and all Someone pulls out an old twenty two.

A groundhog comes out for his day And, oh, what a price he did pay He stuck up his head No bullets, instead An eagle then snatched up his prey.

There was a farmer named Jim Whose view of a groundhog is grim With a rifle discharge He found it was large It was just a big gopher to him.

Winter is here and in tune A change in the climate is soon Examine the facts Or honor the rats But it might be over by June.

Some want this carnage to stop No more of these rodents will drop They sit there and sing Look forward to spring When they can devour a crop. Two groundhogs are standing together In snow that’s as light as a feather Then they lay dead From a bullet of lead They were fools for predicting the weather.

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For Sale: New home for sale in Havre! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 levels, large garage, Handicap Accessible. Call 390-5655 to inquire. 1-I

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Money Talks

Care in Your Home-Your Way!

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

StrategieS DeSigneD to Meet Your Financial goalS Close your eyes and visualize your dream vacation or the shiny new car that you’ve always dreamed of having. Sure, looks great! Unfortunately, for many of us the planning stops right there. With a little planning and discipline the likelihood of achieving our goals can be dramatically improved. Consider implementing one, if not all, of the strategies listed below to improve your financial picture.

Self-directed care offers in-home personal care and support services for people who want more options and more control over choosing their services and their caregiver. Individuals who choose self-directed care report a higher level of satisfaction with services and a higher quality of life. Self-directed services are available statewide in Montana, please contact us for more information.

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Write down your financial goals and objectives and include deadlines. This will help you stay

• Use credit cards as little as possible. Financing your lifestyle with credit cards is a trap. Reach for your checkbook instead. • Payoff your credit cards each month. With the new minimum payment requirements of around 5%, consumers will get out of debt quicker. For example, on a $2,000 credit card bill at 18% interest, paying the former 2% minimum will still leave you paying 30 years from now. The interest will cost you over $5,000 on the $2,000 charge. By making the new 5% minimum payment, you will finish up in about 7 years and the interest will be roughly $811. • Spend a little, but save a little more. As your debts are paid off, save the “extra” cash each month. Many people are tempted to overspend with the “extra” cash. • Keep a savings balance of at least 6 months of expenses. This cash cushion can be used when emergencies do arise instead of charging on credit cards. •

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Map out a college savings plan and begin funding early.

• Manage taxes early in the year and look for deductions, credits and deferral of income to reduce your tax bill. The savings on taxes can be used for other goals. • Go for steady, consistent, long-term growth in your investment. By the time you read about a “hot tip” it’s usually cold. • Protect your valuables and income earning potential with appropriate insurance policies including mortgage, life, and disability policies. • Invest for retirement. At best, Social Security will cover only a fraction of the money you will need for retirement. Talk to your financial advisor about preparing for a comfortable retirement. • Create an estate plan. Many people think you must be super wealthy to do estate planning which is not true. Avoiding probate and passing assets to heirs estate tax free, may be the main goals. Your Financial Advisor, CPA and Attorney will be able to assist in reaching all of these goals. As the saying goes, “those that fail to plan, plan to fail”. It’s never too late to begin taking a look at your financial picture and get on board with a real plan for you and your family’s future. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

For Sale: 1993 Peterbilt 379 extended hood, 4.25 CAT, asking $20,000. 2001 Sooner 24 ft. aluminum stock trailer, 2 center gates, $11,000. 1993 Kenworth T800, 3176 CAT motor, 13 spd, 18 ft. flatbed, $15,000. Also, broke saddle horses for sale. Call 945-3802. 1-II Blaine County Health Department 357-2345

For Sale: Spacious 2 bedroom one level duplex apartment building, located in the Hillcrest Addition of Malta. Central air, sprinkler system, new roof and new furnace. Asking $95,000 (211WR6) 406-654-2273 . 1-I For Sale: 130 BULLS 30 yearling heifers sell at the Kel McC Angus Plus Annual Bull sale Thursday, April 15, Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT . Whistling Winds Livestock David Sattoriva (406)397-3386 1-II For Sale: 3500 gal. stainless steel H20 tank, 1 manhole, 1 quick dump, 2 hose connections. Call 262-2511. 10-I:2-II

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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.

THE MAGIC BOX

A redneck family from the hills of Alabama were visiting the city and they were in a mall for the first time in their lives. The father and son were strolling around while the wife shopped. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially the two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again. The boy asked, “Pa, what’s that?” The father, never having seen an elevator, responded, “Son, I dunno. I ain’t never seen anything like that in my whole life. I ain’t got no idea’r what it is.” While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheel chair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small circular number above the walls light up sequentially. They continued to watch until it reached the last number and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order. When the walls opened up again, a gorgeous, voluptuous 24-year-old blonde woman stepped out. The father, not taking his eyes off the young woman, said quitly to his son . . . “Boy, go gitcha Momma.” Thanks to Heather DePriest and Sandy Trieb for sharing!

For Sale: Good, quality irrigated hay. Round bales. Call (406) 654-2814. Evenings are best. 1-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. 1-I

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Authorize Archery Season for Mountain Lion, Bear, and Wolf (HB 74) passed unanimously. This act would grant the Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission the discretion to set up areas and seasons for archery hunting mountain lion, bear, and wolf in archery hunting seasons. Passed the House unanimously.

As you know, our very own Wendy Warburton is serving in Helena this Legislative Session representing the people of House District 34. During her hiatus from ‘Tricia’s Trader’, she Authorize Reciprocal Fishing with Adjoining has graciously agreed to send us States on Contiguous Rivers & Streams (HB updates of the happenings in the 366). If this bill becomes law, any person who capitol of this great state. is properly licensed to ﬁsh in a state that

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we get closer to the transmittal deadline at the state legislature, when all the bills that originated in the House pass over to the Senate and vice verse, we are hearing and voting on more and more bills each day in committees and on the House ﬂoor.

borders Montana may ﬁsh in any part of a lake, reservoir, pond, river, stream, or body of water in Montana within 10 miles of the border, if the bordering state grants the same or similar privileges to holders of valid Montana ﬁshing licenses and enters into a reciprocal agreement with Montana. Passed 92/7.

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 For Sale: room in Montana to open dining plant Antique processing a horsetimeFor Sale: Oneforweek Ban on human Wanted: Goodreproductive used carcloning (HB 288). We – contributing to the the2 improving and economy table, 6 chairs and 2 leaves, passed it thenat Fairmont Hot Springs passed it in Judiciary Committee, and share seat forHouse one-year old child place a humane also providing horse market while floor 93/7. on the matching buffets, whole set (Swing Season), $2,000. to take old, injured, or dangerous horses. I for people and up. Call 357-2817. 1-I $500. Mens mtn excelpassed am a co-sponsor. (HB 367) 759-5995. Revise Post Adoptive Services Law Call 1-II:3-I The the brought billbike, for this hearing shape, $195. 2 decorathe House 96/4. If enacted, this law will allow private most people I have lent yet seen come to Helena to testify. adoption agencies to also provide post-adoptive Dozens of proponents tive came arched mirrors, $80state pair. all over the from counseling and support to birth mothers who have to support this bill,2with it. I opposing handful a only canvas pastel paintings $75. relinquished their children for adoption (no cost to will let you know if it makes it out of the Agriculture Oak bookcase headboard for the state). Committee. twin bed, beautiful condition, Montana Firearms Freedom Act – Exempt Montana House Joint report I’m pleased to $50. Call that Rita my 357-2835. 1-I Made Firearms and Ammunition from Commerce Resolution 14, supporting the Interior Department Clause (HB 246). This states that a personal firearm, in their recent decision to match gun regulations in a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is national parks withWANTED they stateOlder of the the gun laws TO BUY: manufactured commercially or privately in Montana are in, passed out of the Judiciary Committee and approx. 40-ft step deck semi and that remains within the borders of Montana will soon be heard on the House floor. trailer, steel frame, 15” or 16” is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, www.leg. any bill, visit on 34,000lb. information more For wheels, spring susincluding registration, under the authority of me, e-mail wendywarburton@ Congress to regulate interstate commerce. Passed mt.gov. To contact pension. (406) 580-7079. 1-I 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!

For Sale: Antiques & Collectibles. Stop in and check out the Walk-In Cubpoard, located inside Hitching Post Pizza, Main Street, Harlem. Call VIDEO BULL SALE (406)353-4777 s arling Bull1-I 65 Ye2762. Sellingor

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Available, Two Convenient Locations; Big Sky Images & Need Cash Now? If you’re inCollectibles, Havre Holiday terested in exchanging your oil BAR 9 RANCH ANGUSincome or gas MASTER royalty stream Village Mall, 406-788-7210,E7 ANGUS View the bulls prior to the sale at Hould Feedlot, Great Falls Village for a lump sum cash payment, Wagner Hwy 363. of Malta onHoliday 6.5 miles West Mall, 406-727-6806. x call 206-940-2326. 12-II:1-II Bulls will be available for viewing at the fairgrounds on Friday.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

by Emily Bolles

Montana Winter Fair 2010

It’s that time of year again, folks! The weather has been cold for a while and cabin fever is on the rise. Luckily for Montana and our neighboring states, the Montana Winter Fair is on the horizon, promising a break in the monotony of wintertime. From the Stick Horse Rodeo to Snowmobile Races to the Death by Chocolate competition, this year in Lewistown there is something for everyone! Come mingle with local and out of town vendors, entertainers and friends as communities join to celebrate the 61st Annual Montana Winter Fair! The Montana Winter Fair was originally held in Bozeman, beginning sometime before or during the 1940’s. A committee formed and a name was given to the event, sources say, in 1947. Hosted by a group of livestock and agriculture enthusiasts, the original Bozeman Livestock Show Association, now the Montana Winter Fair, has passed the test of time and continues to be a much-anticipated event in Montana. In 2002 the fair moved to Lewistown and offers events like stock shows, baking contests, arts and crafts on display and for sale, competitions and concerts, to name a few. At the Montana Winter Fair you just might bump into friends and acquaintances, meet the Montana Rodeo queens or enjoy a nice bowl of homemade award-winning chili while learning new crafts. Many of the competitions are open to all ages and several require no entry fee. Participation is encouraged by all! Entry forms along with rules and regulations can be found on the website at www. montanawinterfair.com . As years have passed, the Montana Winter Fair has been flexible to new ideas and growth. Ron Burund makes mention that, “A big first (this year) is the fact we are holding most Winter Fair events downtown Lewistown, rather than the Fergus County Fairgrounds. Events will be held at the Yogo Inn, the Eagles Hall, and the Lewistown Art Center.” He continued with, “This year is also the first for the O-Mok-See, a Thursday evening parade, a Bicycle Cross and broom hockey.” The Yogo Inn will be a hotspot this last week in January: come visit the Photography Exhibits, the Trade Show, and the “Stop and Shop” where vendors will market their products. The Trade Show includes everything from farm equipment to candles, saddles, toys and many more surprises. Come and check out what people are working on! If you have something to display, contact Don Taylor for information. The photography exhibits are being put together by amateur photographers again this year. There will be two classes designated for our young photographers, and separate classes for advanced photographers and novice amateurs. Photo classes all have a winter theme based around the following subjects: landscape, people, blackand-white, wildlife, “What’s it?”, domesticated (plants, animals), special effects (computer-enhanced) and other. It’ll be interesting to see what people captured on film this year. Something to note: the Best-of-Show overall award winners will receive a weekend workshop pass to the Rocky Mountain School of Photography Weekend Workshop which will be held in Helena. It’s always refreshing to see a new angle on our frozen Montana landscape, so be sure to check out the website for entry information, rules and regulations.

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The “Stop and Shop” booths have been rented and vendors are preparing their items for display. Come by and check out what’s new in 2010. Whether Christmas shopping for next year, browsing for that “hard to find” item or just checking things out, plan on spending a day at the Yogo Inn. You can split your time between education demonstrations like Wool Spinning and Wood Carving or take in a seminar on photography contest tips and ideas. Wool based events include spinning, weaving and knitting demonstrations along with a period of “show and tell” where everyone is welcome to bring their fiber creations to a fiber auction held at 1:00 Saturday with proceeds benefitting the Montana Winter Fair and Wool Concepts. The Eagles Hall will be the place to take your appetite, curiosity and taste for music. View a Homebrew Demonstration and Tasting--keep in mind tasters must be of legal age. However, “Death by Chocolate” is a competition open to any and all chocolate lovers of all ages, and hosts several categories this year including chocolate cake, chocolate pie, chocolate cookies or bars, chocolate dessert, chocolate candy, or if you’re a young person wanting to compete in the chocolate competition, there is a special youth division for up-and-coming chocolate enthusiasts ready to put their skills on display. There are prizes for all categories. Bring a copy of your recipe and a sample of your favorite chocolate wonderfulness in a disposable container; there is no entry fee for the “Death By Chocolate” competition. Cinnamon rolls and chili will also go before the judges Saturday. Bring your best batch, a dozen rolls or a gallon of your best chili and compete! If you don’t have time to throw anything together, bring a few bucks and your appetite instead. After the competition cinnamon rolls and chili will make an affordable yet hearty lunch for spectators. The fiddling contest and Dutch Oven cooking will be on many visitors’ “things to do” lists in 2010. Come watch teams and solos battle it out crafting main courses to desserts, as well as competing in the classic “meat and potato challenge”. Enjoy savory food and some fancy fiddling for a lunch-time retreat. Some National Champion Fiddlers will be doing the judging this year, and the foot stomping will go most of the day Saturday. Competitors, come early as registration starts at 8:00, and be ready for ballads, waltzes and hoedowns. Come by and visit the Quilt show and sale at the Lewistown Art Center while you’re enjoying the fair. The Lewistown Art Center is hosting the quilt exhibit from January 8th through the 30th. During this time there are competitions for the Best Bed Quilt and the Best Miscellaneous or Crib Quilt. These categories are determined by the size of the piece and there are a variety of acceptable types of quilts included-pieced with a machine, pieced by hand, appliqué done commercially, by hand or by machine, or a group project that the exhibitor participated in are all acceptable. The Miscellaneous or Crib Quilt category includes wall hangings big or small, household items such as table linens or pillows, articles of clothing or actual crib quilts. There is also a youth/beginner category for first-time exhibitors and individuals who have not yet finished high school. Do check out the www.montanawinterfair.com for more specific information on how to register. The Little Belt Snowmobile Club will be adding to the festivities by hosting a bit of friendly snowmobile racing. The races will be non-sanctioned double elimination with trophies for the winners. Again, check out the Montana Winter Fair website for more information and registration forms. Entry fee is $20.00, and sign-up is from 8:00-10:00 with racing starting at 11:00am. The Heartland Riders Drill Team is hosting an O-Mok-See event at the fairgrounds pavilion on Saturday afternoon following noon registration with games starting at 1:00pm. There are separate divisions for youth events and adult events. Some of the scheduled games include the Stake Race, the Ribbon Race, the Key Hole, the Flag Race, and the Boot Race. Saddle up your pony and join the action! If your horses are out to pasture this time of year, there is a place for you in the grandstands! 4-H, FFA and Junior Cattle Breed Association members have been gearing up for their part of the action featuring the Youth All Breeds Heifer Show and the Youth Feeder Steer Show. Come down and support the kids as they show off their projects.

Map courtesy www.montanawinterfair.com.

Make your plans for accomodations now. Lewistown has several great places for lodging, and some are listed on these pages. If you plan to bring your camper, keep in mind that reservations are necessary and make them as soon as possible. To reserve a spot for your camper, call the Farigrounds Office at (406)538-8841 or (800)406-8841. Also, while enjoying the activities remember to keep dogs on leashes and out of the exhibit buildings unless, of course, they are a handicapped companion. Contact information and detailed registration information on classes, contests and activities are located on the Montana Winter Fair website, www.montanawinterfair. com. Entry forms, complete registration information and updated schedules can be found there as well. Chase away that cabin fever this year by making the short drive to Lewistown for the 2010 Montana Winter Fair!

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For Sale: 130 BULLS 30 yearling heifers sell at the Kel McC Angus Plus Annual Bull sale Thursday, April 15, Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT . Peterson Grain & Cattle Kim Peterson (406)394-2236 1-II

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New Patients Welcome! Don’t Forget to Register for the “Powerhouse Marketing Seminar for Small Montana Businesses” sponsored by Kimmel Kreations, LLC. Friday, February 5th, 9am-1pm, Havre Holiday Village Mall Community Center. Early registration by Jan. 22, $40 first person, $25 for each additional participant from the same organization. Register today by calling 3792377 or visiting www.Kimmel-Kreations.com. After Jan. 22, registration is $50 first person/$35 each additional. See our full page ad for details. 1-I

Cash Lease: 20 head of first calf heifers. Purebred Black Angus to start calving the first week of March. Seeking someone who would be interested in a cash lease basis. For details call George For Sale: ‘05 F-150 4x4 Su- N. Walker, 406-379-2695. 1-I perCab, $15,879. ‘08 Dodge Caliber FWD $7,995. ‘08 For Sale: 1999 Buick Park AveT&C 4dr FWD $12,949. ‘06 nue. New tires & brakes, loaded, Grand Prix GTP $9,799. ‘05 good cond. Call 378-3147. 1-I Sable FWD $6,995. Snowy Mountain Motors (406) 5384014 or 800-823-4014. 1-II For Sale: 2008 3/4 ton Dodge 4x4. Like new. Only 17k mi. Hemi, Auto, Loaded. Laramie pkg. Heated leather seats. Remote start. Lots of extras. Under book at $25,995. Call (406) 538-8655 or 366-2230. 1-I

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FROM THE MARKETING TOOLBOX: I Need “Help”!

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It’s hard to find good help these days, isn’t it? While over the years I’ve managed to find a great group of people to help me operate my business, I hear this sentiment everywhere I go from all types of business managers. Not only does the work pool seem a little shallow, but sometimes economic conditions don’t always allow us to afford more help even if we can find it. I believe there is some good that can come out of a recession--folks tend to value their job a little more, and may take their work more seriously. However, as is always the case here in Montana, economic “trends” seem to be a little slow getting here, and “job-clutching” is one of those. So, we don’t always have a large pool of applicants when a position comes open. Still, if you’re lucky your business and workload may actually be growing, necessitating the need for more “help”. The inability to hire good employees can be a big growth-deterrent for an up-and-coming company like yours. Tough times call for tough measures, right? Now would be the opportune time to take a good hard look at what skill sets are needed in your business and which ones you or your workers already possess. Even if you are just replacing someone who is leaving, would it be possible to juggle some of that person’s duties with your other workers, allowing your group to grow and expand? Maybe Suzy has been dying for the opportunity to take on more of the accounting work, and is Ted in sales would be a great pick for handling some of Suzy’s managerial responsibilities, since he has prior experience. It’s possible you have a great pool of talent already hired that will fit the bill. Dig out those old resumès and look. And don’t forget to look at your own productivity as well. As the business leader, it’s a good GO ONLINE TODAY idea to “do what you do best, hire out the and subscribe to our FREE marketing e-newsletter at rest”. I know that sounds like a luxury www.Kimmel-Kreations.com. you may feel you can’t afford. You can’t Get useful tips like the ones in “Marketing Toolbox” plus more afford not to if you really want to go big in your business. So what are your great ideas every week! strengths? And, in contrast, what do you find yourself avoiding, procrastinating at, or rushing through? This is where I make a strong case for contract work. Contractors are available for almost every kind of service these days. You can hire sole individuals or small companies for bookkeeping services, professional development, customer service, technical services, maintenance, cleaning. There are even “virtual” office assistants now. The list goes on, and the beauty of it all is you don’t have to provide the pencils, paper, computers, mop buckets or whatever else is needed to do the job, as it’s provided by the company you hire. Depending on the task, these folks may never even set foot in your place of business, and because of their experience, they may do it in a half or quarter of the time. Although not every duty can be outsourced, and there is still a need for on-the-payroll employees for many businesses, there are big benefits to contracting for many of the other services you need. “Contractors” are, after all, business owners themselves, so the right contractor will take a great deal of pride in his or her work. Don’t underestimate the value of a stay-at-home ag mom, for example, who decides to take advantage of today’s technology and start up a business from home providing some needed product or service. That kind of dedication and work ethic can be hard to match. Plus, you usually only pay for the actual work they do, meaning they won’t be standing around on coffee break on your dime. You still should do your research before you contract with an individual or company just as you would if you were hiring an employee, because not every company will be the right fit. Get references, see examples of their work, do the footwork required so there are no surprises. And lay out exactly what is expected on both sides of the table before you enter any binding agreement, of course being careful to follow all state and federal laws regarding contract workers. If you’re asking right now, “What does ANY of this have to do with marketing and business promotion?”, the answer is “everything”. Your team of workers can make or break your business, and the worst part is that it takes you, the business owner or manager, away from what you should be focusing on--developing, growing and promoting your business.

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

Wanted: Wanting to know what kind of bred goats, small colored sheep, pet-quality alpacas, etc. are out there for sale. Looking for friendly and healthy animals. Have 2 mini horses I would trade also. Please call 654-2704 or o l d e h o m e s t e a d @ yahoo.com 1-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: Body by Jake Ab Scissor Exercise Machine. Excellent condition. Call for price, or best offer. (406) 453-2285 or 788-3390. 1-II

For Sale: Great Agri-business opportunity complete with farm and home! This farm machinery dealership and parts/supply store is on a 300’x300’ lot and includes tools, parts and supplies inventory. The farm consists of 65+/- acres of irrigated land, a 3 bedroom 2 bath home, garage, shop, Quonset and grain bin. All within walking distance to Harlem City limits. Asking $775,000 (222HS6) For Sale: 1979 Boise Cascade Call 406-654-2273 1-II 24x44’ 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Must be moved. Call 567-4210. For Sale: Four 31x10.5x15 12-II:2-I Aluminum wheels & tires. $250. Call 379-2661. 1-I For Sale: Sassy Seconds downtown Malta, is filled with gently used clothes, home decor, housewares & furniture. We also carry new Miche Bags, Salt City Candles and we can create one of a kind vinyl gifts and wall decals just for you. Stop by and see what’s new and don’t be the one to say “I should have bought it when I saw it.” 1-I

For Sale: 2001 Buick LeSabre Limited. Loaded, low miles, just $6,349. Snowy Mountain Motors. Call (406)529-1276. 1-I

For Sale: Australian Shepherd pups, 8 wks, 4 blue merle, 4 black tri, from Hall of Fame working Trials Champ bloodlines, docked, dewclaws removed, dewormed, 1st vacc. $400. Call 379-2661. 1-I For Sale: 1966 GMC pickup. Runs. $450. Call (406) 945-3836. 1-I

For Sale: 1998 Pete 379 ext. hood, brand new tires, $24,000 obo. 1995 Merrit 53’ stock trailer, $18,000 obo. Will deal for both. Call 3909994 leave a message if no answer. 1-I 3 Sisters is now offering engraving. Come in and pick out a necklace, dogtag, money clip, jewelry box, pocket watch, or key chain (and more) and we’ll engrave it for you. We also offer personalized Framed Name Poems. Stop in and check us out at 26 1st St East Downtown Malta. 654-2529

$ Cash Paid For $ Antiques & Old Stuff. Looking for: Crocks, Old Toys, Guns, Parts, Ammo, Oak Furniture, Railroad Items, Trade Tokens, Silver Coins, Old Watches, Spurs, Chaps, Bits, Knives by Ruana, Western, Case, Schrade & Others. Old Gas Pumps. Signs. Montana Photos. (406) 868-4298. In Great Falls but I will travel. 1-II:7-I For Sale: 2006 Dodge Mega Cab, Cummins 5.9L, Nice Truck! 88k miles, manual trans., new tires, DVD. $26,500. Call 390-7639. 1-II

For Sale: 2006 1-ton Dodge Diesel 4x4 Pickup. Only 46k mi. New auto trans. Laramie pkg. Loaded. Leather, heated seats, etc. Under book at $26,995. Call (406) 538-8655 or 366-2230. 1-I

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: Morris M-10 Disc Drills, 41’ w/ fertilizer & tiller attachment & transport. $2,000. Call Miles, 379-2661. 1-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: A fun glimpse of the past! Giant vintage Levi’s poster. 10ft.x3ft. late 1950s/ early 1960s Coro Pix. Vibrant color. Cardboard. One of 12 fun poster designs in the series. $1500. Contact Dave at (406) 231-3413. See the poster in the display ad in this issue of Tricia’s Trader. 1-I

For Sale: 4 piece wooden dresser set, $50 obo. Decent condition. Call 379-2388. 1-II For Sale: Holstein nurse cow bred to Jersey bull. Mini 36” Black & White pintaloosa stud. Mini sorrel 8 month old filly. Bay 32” gelding, good pet. Dexter Jersey heifer calf. Jersey mini longhorn heifer calf. 9 month old Dexter heifer. The 3 heifers will all be small. Please call 654-2704 or o l d e h o m e s t e a d @ yahoo.com 1-II

Bullhook Bottoms Sports Bar & Casino 415 1st St. West • Havre, MT 59501 • 262-9283

20 Gaming Machines

DAILY HAPPY HOUR:

5:30 - 6:30

Open Daily: 10 - 2

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. 1-I For Sale: Wurlitzer Spinet piano, good cond. $400. 2654917, leave message. 1-I

For Sale: Rotary snowplow; hydraulic cylinders various sizes; large PTO water pump; older snowmobiles; pressure washers; 1979 Lincoln TownCar (collector). Call 873-4780. 1-II For Sale: Grain corn, $130/ton. Nashua, MT. Call 785-2261

Tell them you read it in “Tricias’ Trader”! For Sale: 130 BULLS 30 yearling heifers sell at the Kel McC Angus Plus Annual Bull sale Thursday, April 15, Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, MT . Top Notch Angus Marvin Cross (406) 265-9095 1-II

For Sale: Body by Jake Ab Scissor Exercise Machine. Excellent condition. Call for price, or best offer. (406) 453-2285 or 788-3390. 1-II Country Collectibles: The collector’s choice for unique antiques & collectibles. Located at 114 East Railroad Ave, Plentywood, MT. Nancy Weflen, Owner, 406-765-8697. 1-I

For Sale: 1999 GMC 3/4T 4x4 V8 5spd reg. cab pickup. 1994 1-ton 4x4 V8 5 spd w/ pick & roll bale bed w/ engine hydraulics. 1992 Chevy 3/4T V8 automatic. Call 357-3572. 1-II Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution? Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x

YOUR HOMETOWN DEALER STORE

IN THE HAVRE HOLIDAY VILLAGE MALL

406-265-4720

See SEARS for 0% Financing and Free Delivery on qualifying purchases.

FIREARMS FOR SALE: * Howa-Legacy youth rifle, 7mm-08 Rem., 1 adult & 1 youth stock, 3-9 scope & rings. New. $525 * Winchester Rifle model 270 pump 22 L.R., $275 * Browning BL-22 Rifle, lever action 22 L.R. $325 * Taurus Gaucho single action revolver, .357 mag, 7.5” bbl blue, new in box. $365 * Mauser 1891 Argentine Carbine, excellent condition. 7.65x53 Argentine, over 100 years old. $550

SOLD

* Mauser 1896 Broomhandle semi-auto pistol. .30 Mauser cal. Made in 1905. $300 * Hornady Lock & Load Classic reloading press. $119 * Cimarron Pinkerton 22Lr-22 mag combo revolver. Single action, fixed sights 4.75” BBL. $200

Call Miles at 406-379-2661 Wanted to Buy: Buying complete household and/or estates. Call 378-2146 or 9455599. Please leave a message, all calls will be returned. 1-I

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: Shih Tsu puppies. Price reduced to $125. Full blood. Fully vaccinated and wormed. Also 2 Siamese Snowshoe kittens left. Price reduced to $50. Call (406) 673-3175. 1-I For Sale: Quality 1st and 2nd cutting hay. Small square bales. Contact 945-0487 for more info. 1-I

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: 14+/-miles South of Dodson are 1,760+/- deeded acres with an additional 320+/acres of BLM lease. Perimeter fenced, old home site with electricity, well and septic (no guarantee of usage). Two CRP contracts until 2017, year round pit and seasonal reservoir. Asking $650,000 (258FN6) Call 406-654-2273 1-II

For Sale: Montana Sapphire Rough. 100 Pcs. 132 carats. Heat treated to blues. All hand picked & facetable. Sold as is, 1 lot only. $528.00. Located in Great Falls. 406-868-4095, if no answer, leave message. 1-II For Sale: Oswalt 420 mixer box w/ scale, chain discharge, hydraulic gate and spout discharge, mounted on 1975 Chevy truck, gas, 5 spd trans., $10,000 obo. 406-963-2228. 1-I For Sale: WWI German helmet $595. Roseville pine cone 10” jardiniere $850. Vintage screen doors from $30. Charles M. Russell Sculptor book $120. Homestead Treasures (406) 452-2019. 1-II For Sale: Harsh 502 haymogenizer mixer box with scale, electric over hydraulic, 2 auger discharge, left hand discharge, mounted on 1979 IHC truck with DT 466 diesel, auto transmission. $20,000 obo. 406-963-2228. 1-I Wanted: Older farm tractors. Call 712-288-6442 or leave message. 1-I:3-II For Sale: 150-165 bred black young cows. Ages 2, 3 and 4. Bred to Black Angust bulls. Ready to calve end of March. 654-2704. 1-I Mark Your Calendar! Don’t miss the 63rd annual Montana Winter Fair in Lewistown Jan. 28-31. Farm Forums & Trade Show, Snowmobile Races, Fiddler Contest, Home Brewer Contest, Cooking Contests & much more. See you there! Farm Bureau of Lewistown. 1-I

TWILIGHT & NEW MOON Sports HUMOR DRAGONS

SKATEBOARD

STAR WARS BLACK~LIGHT

WESTERN PRINTS

DISNEY

FAIRIES

and MORE...

READY MADE POSTER FRAMES ALWAYS IN STOCK

For Sale: 2-yr-old registered Angus bulls. Image Maker sons. Priced reasonable. Delivery possible. Call (406) 5388655 or 366-2230. 1-I

Wanted to Buy: Small friendly animals. Bred goats, small friendly colored sheep, pet quality alpacas, etc. Just let me know what you have. 654-2704. 1-I

For Sale: AKC English Bulldog gorgeous honey brindle female. Not spayed. Excellent pedigree. $1,700 obo. Call 406839-7106. Will deliver. 1-I

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