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February 17, 2010 Volume VIII Issue 4 PROUDLY SERVING THESE MONTANA TOWNS: Joplin Inverness Rudyard Hingham Gildford Kremlin Fort Benton Loma Big Sandy Havre Chinook Cleveland Harlem Fort Belknap Turner Zortman

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2nd ANNUAL VIDEO BULL SALE Selling 65 Yearling Bulls

Blaine County Fairgrounds – Chinook, MT

Saturday March 27, 2010 - 1:00 PM Come early to view the Bulls – Lunch at Noon

Sons of these Sires Sell: LT Total “Edge” 6045 Sitz Traveler 351P “RJ” McCumber “Hard Drive” 7150 RYG Image Maker 61 “Rim” N Bar Primetime “D806” View the bulls prior to the sale at Hould Feedlot, 6.5 miles West of Malta on Wagner Hwy 363. Bulls will be available for viewing at the fairgrounds on Friday.

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February 17,Trader” 2010.................................................................. Volume VIII Issue 4............................................................................... Tricia’s Trader “Tricia’s is

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For Sale: Golf car. 2008 Club Car, Precedent i2 48v Electric. Full factory warranty, split windshield, cooler, ball washer/club cleaner, wheel covers, sand and seed bottles, high speed codes. $4,795. Call Mark at 406-453-6541. 2-II For Sale: Flicks @ 531 2nd Ave S, Downtown Glasgow, has a Large Scrapbooking Section. Show your school spirit with our new ‘School Theme’ Pages. 6am till 8pm M-F <>11am till 8pm Sat. Call us at 228-2377. 2-I Increase gas mileage and smooth out idle. Motor Vac Injection Cleaning. Not an additive but an actual machine that cleans carbon from valves & injectors. Kulbeck Auto 406-353-2931. 2-II For Sale: ‘05 Chevy TrailBlazer LS Extended 8-passenger. Loaded! 67,821 mi. ‘03 Chevy Blazer LS 4-dr, 5-passenger. Loaded! 61,058 mi. ‘05 Buick Park Avenue. Leather seats. Smoke blue exterior. Loaded! 29,376 mi. Sparks Auto Plaza (406) 5353455 or 800-823-3326. 2-I

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

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 1110 17th ST Fort Benton T.C Power-built Craftsman 2 Bd/2Ba great kitchen, porch, history $119,900 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 459 ACRES Farm/ranch & res’l dev pot’l. Fenced, grn stor, mtn views. N of Belgrad. 2 parc poss. $4K/ac 240 ACRES w/ 135 ac of former CRP cultivated land & 105 ac is grs/past. Good hunting. $132,000 320+/- ACRES w/haygrnd. Well w/pump jack & large storage tank on property. Carter Co. MT $135,000 675 ACRES in Phillips Cnty. Brdrs State & BLM land & 2 wldlf refuges for Great Hunting! $495,000 679 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 1231.33+/- AC & 160 BLM, 240 AC haygrnd. Good H20. Home, barn & corrals. SW of Ekalaka $520K 458 ACRES Pivot, irrgtd alf. hay 236 ac, 66ac. fld irrgtd hay, 135 ac grss, 21 ac hmsite. NC MT $820K 12,000 AC Blaine Co. CRP,BLM/State lease, & hay ground. Excellent deer & antelope hunting. $5.6M

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For Sale: 1977 AMC Matador. 2-dr. 360 V8 - A/C - Cr. All original. One owner. 93,000 miles. Jamieson Motors (406) 357-2470. 2-II

For Sale: Retired kennel dogs for sale. Female Chihuahuas ages 3-6 yrs. $125.00 each to good homes. Lovable and social. NO breeders please. 406-355-4310. 2-I

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THINGS TO KNOW: Feb. 18 & 25, Thurs.: HOMEBUYER ED CLASS, Hill County Electric Hosp. Room @ 2121 US Hwy 2 W., Havre. 5pm-9pm. Fee $20. Call 406-434-9161 x114 to register. Feb. 21, Sun..: HILL-BLAINE COUNTY REPUBLICAN LINCOLN-REAGAN DAY DINNER featuring Ken Overcast and Denny Rehberg. MSU-SUB Ballroom, 5:00pm. Doorprizes, 50/50 Raffle & music. Get your tickets early! Call 799-5817 for tickets, $40 in advance, $45 at the door.

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., March 3rd. Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Feb. 24th at 9am.

Guitars of Montana. “When You’re Serious About Your Sound.” Hammond Pro Line. Mapex drums. www. guitarsofmontana.com. 2 5th Street South downtown, Great Falls, 453-4998; or see Bing, Basin Trading Post, Stanford, 566-2223. 2-I We buy, sell & trade GUNS. Best prices! Electric City Shooters Supply. (406) 231-6320. 2-II

Mar. 18 & 25, Thurs.: HOMEBUYER ED CLASS, Hill County Electric Hosp. Room @ 2121 US Hwy 2 W., Havre. 5pm-9pm. Fee $20. Call 406-434-9161 x114 to register.

Let us know what’s happening in your area It’s free and it gets read! Call 379-2377 or email kimmelkreations@yahoo.com. For Sale: 775 Sterling Silver rings and ears. Mounted w/ gemstones from Amethyst to Zircon. Some stones lab grown, some genuine. Sizes from 6 to 9. All boxed in trays, ready to sell. Entire lot (at $15 ea.) for $11,625. Great Falls 406-761-3623. 2-I You deserve a dream kitchen & with Kitchen Designs by Lori, you can afford one. Order by Feb. 28 and save! Call Lori to discuss your kitchen plans today. (406) 350-2000 or 538-2000 2-II

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For Sale: 4,000 gal. steel tank; 2,000 gal. steel tank; 3 - 1,500 gal. poly tanks; 3 - 625 gal. poly tanks; 425 gal. poly tank; 650 gal. poly tank; 2 - 5hp transfer pumps; 60 ft. Marflex sprayer; Allis Chalmers forkFor Sale: Motor Grader, Cat lift; Ford F250 1986 4x4; 1996 12 w/ all hydraulics & elec- RoadKing bumper pull trailer, tric start. $10,500. Call Eli 16 ft. Call 353-4820. 2-II at 406-866-3350 ext. 504. 2-II

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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: Revisited She struck a conversation. She said my mind is twisted. Would I kill a groundhog? And then as she persisted….

As she formulates a question, She looked rather funny. “Do you feast on reindeer meat? Would you eat the Easter bunny?”

Beginning an inquiry, She commenced to dig. I’m sure she had concern, Would I kill her guinea pig?

Continuing the topic, I told her that it’s food. The question’s preparation, Is it barbequed or stewed?

She said, “My husband celebrates.” (Was there something up her sleeve?) She said, “It’s our tradition; We call it groundhog’s eve.”

You can bake a reindeer heart, Read valentines and laugh, Then if you feel dejected, You can chop the thing in half.

With further explanation, She told me that it’s true. A group of people congregate. They go out and drink a few.

In March, I will go shopping, If all corned beef is gone, With shamrocks out of season, I’ll boil a leprechaun.

With her heart for little creatures, Then some light was shed, I said, “What about November?” “Where’s your turkey’s head?”

For Sale: Amethyst rough stones for cutting gems. 4,640 carats, light to med. purple. Hand picked & partially tumbled. Entire lot for $325 or 250 carats $25. John, Great Falls, 761-3623 or cell 868-4095. 2-I For Sale: AKC Lab puppies. Ready in time for Valentine’s Day! 4 black and 2 chocolate. Will be large dogs with big heads. Parents are hunters. $400.00. 406-525-3271. 2-I For Sale: Equipment trailer,; 340 polaris snowmobile; Havre Gun Show at Havre log loader; rotary snowplow, Holiday Village Mall, Feb mounts on 1 1/2 or larger ma19th 4 PM- 8PM; Feb 20th chine; older Case track loader, 9am-7 pm; Feb 21st 9amneeds work. NOTE COR3pm. Located next to Sears. RECTED PHONE NUMOPEN TO PUBLIC!!!! 2-II BER: Call 406-873-4780. 2-II

For Sale: 1968 KW w/ 1978 Cummins 325. New pump. Reico tandems. 9-spd trans. New batteries. Come and buy! $2,950. Or will trade for pickup, gooseneck trailer or light dump truck. Call (406) 727-3456. 2-II

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LAND FOR SALE BY BID OVER 2,000 DEEDED ACRES

10 miles North of Harlem, Montana Offered by Roger & Penny Snider: Semi-Retirement Reduction Sale

To inspect the property, contact Roger at 379-2664. SELLERS RESERVE ALL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.

For more information and to receive a bid packet, contact: Mark Harshman PO Box 1595 Chinook, MT 59523 or call 406-357-4444.

Money Talks

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

THE HOTTEST INVESTMENT TIPS Have you ever received a really hot investment tip? How many times has it actually worked out? “Not-so-hot tips” can throw a kink in your long-term investment approach. Here are some sound tips for the long-term investor: 1. GET STARTED EARLY! -- It’s impossible to stress this point too much! Despite other financial pressures, this can often make the difference in reaching your goal. Historically, stock values appreciate in the long run so investing over longer periods can help your appreciation potential with managed risk. 2. ESTABLISH A REGULAR INVESTMENT PROGRAM -- Even experts cannot predict when prices are low and on the rise; therefore, the best strategy is to invest a set amount every month. Like any other investment, this approach cannot protect from loss or guarantee a profit, but it may help to lower the average cost of your investment purchases.

For Sale: 20-ft flatbed bumper pull tandem-axle trailer with heavy axles. Ramps. New tires. Good for hauling heavy equipment. Brand new wooden deck. Also: 50 ton of grass alfalfa hay. Round bales. Call (406) 383-4440 or 390-2466. 2-I Wanted: Good used working refrigerator. Call 379-2512. 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

3. REINVEST RETURNS -- By reinvesting distributions from investments, you may be able to increase your account balance over the long term. Assuming a positive return on your investment, you will realize greater benefits from the power of compounding. This is the concept of earnings on earnings. 4. MAXIMIZE TAX-ADVANTAGED RETIREMENT PLANS -- If retirement is one of your objectives, be certain to invest in an employer-sponsored retirement plan if you are eligible. Most plans allow pre-tax contributions and tax-deferred account earnings. Don’t forget about IRAs either. 5. DON’T BE TOO “SAFE” DURING RETIREMENT -- When you retired, preservation of capital was a steadfast financial planning rule. However, because of inflation, you should be more concerned with preserving your spending power. To keep ahead of the game you must take inflation and taxes into account for the actual amount of your investment return. “Safe” investments could be a losing proposition if they offer no growth potential. 6. PREPARE FOR THE LONG HAUL -- Follow the plan. Don’t be tempted to over react to short-term market fluctuations. Chasing “hot” tips could damage your long-term plan. 7. SCHEDULE REGULAR PORTFOLIO CHECKUPS -- Your financial portfolio may need gradual adjustment as your lifestyle changes. You should review your holdings with your financial advisor at least once a year. If you have a major life change (e.g. marriage, baby, job change or early retirement), make an immediate appointment. This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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For Sale: ‘87 Lincoln Signature Series Town Car. 5.0 L. Leather. New tires, battery, alt., muffler. Looks & runs good. $975 OBO. Call (406) 2773811 or 403-4628, Belt. 2-I

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For Sale: Vintage wood doors & screen doors from $30. Heywood-Wakefield. 1938 wedding gown. Homestead Treasures (406) 452-2019. 2-II

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Ear Mites in Cats

One of the more common problems with cats and kittens are ear mites. The infestation causes the cat to scratch around the ear and shake their head because ear mite infestations occur in the ear canal. I like to show my clients what these bugs are like under the microscope becauseitshedsawholenewlight on what the cat is experiencing. Withmoreadvancedinfestations the ear canal will bleed. If you notice a build up of material in your cats’ ears, then your pet probably has ear mites. Ear mites are common, but left untreated can damage the ear canals and ear drum. Ear mites can live anywhere

on the cat’s body and spread to dogs. Most types of mites do not survive very long off of the pets. Humans are not affected. For treatment of ear mites I prefer to do a thorough ear cleaning to begin with and then prescribe an effective ear mite medication to use at home. You can purchase commercial products for ear mite medications at stores but in my opinion they are ineffective. -Dr. B

For Sale: Six head Angus bred cows. Three 6-yr olds, one 3-yr old, two 8 or 9 year olds. Calve May 15June 15. Call 379-2388. 2-II For Sale: 2006 1T Dodge Mega Cab, Cummins 5.9L, very well taken care of, nice truck! 88K miles, manual trans., new tires, DVD. $23,500. Call 390-7639 anytime. 2-II

For Sale: 370 Ford truck For Sale: One week timeengine. Fresh rebuild by Aushare at Fairmont Hot Springs tomotive Machine, Great (Swing Season), $2,000. Falls. Fits heavy duty Ford Call 759-5995. 1-II:3-I trucks. Call 353-4949. 2-I

For Sale: Stop in at D&G Sports and Western, downtown Glasgow 215 4th St E, and check out the selection of Men’s, Women’s, and Kid’s winter clothing up to 30% OFF. 2-I

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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.

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For Sale: 21’ SeaRay boat; antique blacksmit equip.; Oster electric pipe threader w/ lots of extra dies; 3 antique shop stoves; mandolin; pickup topper. Call 525-3213. 2-II For Sale: 2003 Artic Cat 440 SnoPro snowmobile. Call 654-1530, ask for Brian. 2-I

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For Sale: Mini ShihTzu puppies - vaccinated, wormed & ready to go! $100. Malamute pups (not giant) $175. Call (406) 673-3175. 2-II For Sale: Stop by the Equity Co-op in Malta for your horse tack, gloves, snowboots and much more! Grab yourself a pack of USA made socks, $7.50 for 6 pair. 2-I

For Sale: 6 ft. snow blower attachment for tractor. $150, call 654-1142 days or 654-2374 nights. 2-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. 2-II:5-I

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For Sale: Trojan propane tank heater, 66B heavy duty, still in box, never been used. $375.00. Call 379-2654. 2-I For Sale: ANTIQUE MANURE SPREADER. Champion horsedrawn m/s. Wooden body w/ wooden slat conveyor chain. Complete and in working condition. Very rare. $1,500.406-539-3176. 2-I For Sale: ‘92 Ford F-150 SWB flareside 4x4. Cranberry red. 5.0 L. 5 spd. New tires & mag wheels, battery, alt., brakes. Tinted pwr windows. Elect locks. Sliding rear window. Grill guard. Running boards. Bug deflector. Eng. heater. Recent tuneup. Looks & runs great. $4,950 OBO. Call (406) 2773811 or 403-4628, Belt. 2-I

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For Sale: Nice 5 bedroom 2 bath Malta home on a corner lot. Range, refrigerator, washer/dryer and freezer! Upstairs can become an apartment rental. Also includes an adjoining lot with mobile home hook ups. Reduced to $50,000! (108LE6) Owner motivated! Call 406-654-2273. 2-I

“Sitz Bulls - Known for their Superior Genetic Female Base”

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

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

Montana FFA

and One Retro Tractor Reprinted with permission from “The Prairie Star”

Written by Terri Adams, Edited by Emily Bolles

Over the last few months FFA members have been selling raffle tickets, competing in district events and gearing up for the 2010 FFA State Convention. Local chapters will be traveling to spend the weekend competing in a variety of events including public speaking, parliamentary procedure, agronomy, judging and more. March 24-27 are the dates to circle on the calendar and MSU-Bozeman is the location. The event will host public speakers as well as numerous activities for FFA members. Also, this year the anticipation builds as a 2009 Holland Boomer 8N tractor will go to one lucky raffle ticket winner drawn during the convention! “It’s a sweet looking tractor,” said Sidwell. “It has the big wheels of the older tractors but all the modern conveniences.” A Seed is Planted Ramey Lunceford, director of the Montana FFA organization, is excited about the raffle and what it means to the FFA. He is also thrilled with Torgerson’s LLC. Their Corporate sponsorship of Montana’s FFA organization has made the entire raffle possible. “Torgerson’s is providing the support for this program which is intended to raise funds for all Montana FFA members; it is not a for profit endeavor for their company” said Lunceford. Local chapters will receive $5 for every ticket they sell and the state foundation will receive the other $5. “Torgerson’s just really loved the idea that they could be helping every single FFA chapter in the state and the state foundation, too,” Lunceford explained. Dave Stinar, marketing support at Torgerson’s, said the idea came from one of their employees in Billings. “Audrey Walleser, a former FFA member and sales consultant of ours, came up with the idea,” said Stinar. They decided to offer a new tractor, one they knew would be a popular item. Noting the growing popularity for retro-looking equipment, they opted to go with the 8N Boomer. “We contacted Ramey and asked if the FFA would be interested. Ramey jumped in with both feet. Without Ramey’s active participation this opportunity would not have been the success that it has been,” said Stinar. One of the biggest issues with charitable donations is that often foundations and organizations do not have the funds to advertise. “They can’t pay for marketing, tickets or anything else above and beyond. They can’t afford to get it around and let people see it is even available,” explained Stinar. Knowing that is often a challenge, Torgerson’s went one better than making the tractor available for this program. They also offered all

the marketing materials the FFA would need to make this fundraiser truly successful. Torgerson’s provided advertising; billboards for the sides of the trailer; sponsored the FFA in a prime booth at the recent Montana Grain Growers Convention in Great Falls, Mont.; and even provided a trailer so that the FFA could move the tractor from event to event. Furthermore, the raffle was set up so even non ag producers could participate. If the winner of the raffle doesn’t want or need the tractor, they have the option of taking $25,000 in cash. Lunceford said that option has expanded the raffle to everyone. He is thrilled with Torgerson’s involvement with the FFA. “They are continuing to be an outstanding sponsor for us. They have put in a lot of time and a lot of resources. It is because of businesses like Torgerson’s that we are able to keep going. We would like to invite other businesses to take advantage of this opportunity to help the FFA as well,” Lunceford said. FFA An Asset to Montana Communities Stinar sees the benefits for his company as being greater than dollars and cents. He sees that the real benefits are in the youth. “I was lucky enough to go down to one of their state contests last year and the quality of people the FFA is turning out is amazing,” he said. “But the thought that these kids will be taking all that skill and ability out of state is not a positive thing. We realize if we don’t promote and help support activities and programs like the FFA here at home, we will be losing more and more kids to out-of-state jobs and schools. If they are more vested to activities in Montana, then we hope, as a company, they will be more likely to stick around and give back and help out their own local ag communities.” Stinar pointed out that many family farms are dying, in part, because the youth are not excited about getting involved in agriculture. “Agriculture is the ground level, the foundation of Montana. If we can’t find ways to support and encourage them and give them better opportunities here, they won’t stick around,” he said. “But if we can do something like this to get them excited, to let them know that people are supporting them in agriculture, then it is worth it.” Together, Torgerson’s and the Montana State FFA Foundation are working to provide exciting opportunities for the youth of this state to grow and gain an education. Stinar commented, “Obviously, we’re a business but the key focus needs to be the FFA. If they win, then we win. This is turning into a fantastic opportunity for all of us. We are beyond pleased with the FFA director, Ramey Lunceford, and the local FFA chapters. They are stepping up to the plate and hitting home runs.” Contact an FFA member from the chapter in your area to get yourself a ticket! The drawing will be held during the FFA’s state convention.

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For Sale: Montana Sapphire 3.12ct round. Extreme color change. Appraised at $12,480 in 1980 as a very rare MT Sapphire. In a custom designed one-of-a-kind men’s heavy 14K gold ring, size 11. $5,200. Great Falls, 406-761-3623. 2-I

For Sale: 3500 gal. stainless steel H20 tank, 1 manhole, 1 quick dump, 2 hose connections. Call 262-2511. 10-I:2-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

For Sale: Live in one and rent the other! Two homes located in a nice neighborhood of Malta. Both homes have 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. You just can’t go wrong with this investment! Asking $75,000 for both (130SB6) Call 406-654-2273. 2-II For Sale: 2000 Asio Otus 50,000 Lira Gold Owl Coin w/ Diamonds for eyes. Only 1500 made worldwide. Very rare, Composition: 750/1000, gold diamonds; 0.01 Carat ea. Turkish State Mint. Same coin on internet for $600, same coin in mint cond. $375. Don’t pay internet prices. Call 406-746-3222. 2-II

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For Sale: 1970 Olds Toronado, 455cc motor, 400 hp. Located in Gt. Falls, $7,500. Call 724-7285. 2-II

For Sale: 2008 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Crew 4x4 LTZ. Leather & Loaded. B&L Mechanics (406) 357-3101 or 2998. www. BandLmechanics.com 2-II

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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 Blaine County Health Department 357-2345 soil with fungicide and actinoIron, $25. Compost $3.50, For Sale: 1950 FORD. 1 1/2 For Sale or Trade: 40’ ConManure $2.50. Call Fairhaven truck w/ box and hoist. Flat- cord Air Drill. 3200 cart, high 866-3350 ext. 504, Eli. 1-II:4-I head V*, solid body and runs speed shanks, Pheonix Harrows, engine driven. All new Antiques & Collectibles. Fea- well. Great restoration project. 2-I Bolts & Bushings on packtured: Vintage aprons, han- $2,750. 406-539-3176. ers. Field Ready! $40,000. kies & lots of scarves. Avon For Sale: Baby goats starting to Call (406) 654-4242 or email: bottles from the 1970s. Stop arrive, lots more to come! Give barbngar@mtintouch.net 2-II by the Walk-In Cupboard, lome a call for a list. 654-6704, cated inside Hitching Post PizCows to run o l d e h o m e s t e a d @ Wanted: za, Main Street, Harlem. Call NE Monyahoo.com. 2-II on shares. (406)353-4777 or 2762. 2-II tana. Call 367-5577. 2-I

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SISTER MARY’S GASOLINE

Sister Mary Ann, who worked for a home health agency, was out making her rounds visiting homebound patients when she ran out of gas. As luck would have it, a Texaco gas station was just a block away. She walked to the station to borrow a gas can and buy some gas. The attendant told her that the only gas can he owned had been loaned out, but she could wait until it was returned. Since Sister Mary Ann was on her way to see a patient, she decided not to wait and walked back to her car. She looked for something in her car that she could fill with gas and spotted the bedpan she was taking to the patient. Always resourceful, Sister Mary Ann carried the bedpan to the station, filled it with gasoline and carried the full bedpan back to her car. As she was pouring the gas into her tank, two men watched from across the street. One of them turned to the other and said, “If that car starts, I’m turning Catholic.”

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20 Gaming Machines For Sale: NorthStar Generator, 5500W, $400. Used very little. Call 357-2371. 2-I Jack Club Antique Mall Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Signs, Montana Advertising, Books, Knives, Guns, Old Toys, Art, Glassware, Pottery, Tools, Military Items, Tokens, Postcards, Spurs, Chaps, Western Items, Hummels, Roseville, Shelley, & much more. 1512 Vaughn Rd., Great Falls. Open Every Day. (406) 727-0551. We are always looking to buy. I will travel to your location. 1-II:7-I

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For Sale: Montana Sapphires to mount: 1.95 ct. round blue 7.4 $900. 1.40 ct. round white 7.2 $450. 1.30 ct round white 6.7 $500. 1.16 ct. round white 6.7 $450. 0.98 ct. round blue 5.9 $250. 1.25 ct. oval white 7x6 $475. 1.30 ct. oval blue 7x5 $375. All custom cut & clean. Great Falls 406-671-3623. 2-I

For Sale: IHM Tractor,; Shaver HD8 Post driver; Fimco 200 gal. fire-fighter; JD drill points. Guns: Sav. 99s, Mini 14, Browning .22 etc. Call 357-3356. 2-II

For Sale: Holstein nurse cow, bred back to Jersey. Takes extra For Sale: Best Buys Railcalves. Should calve in April road Ties, Markle’s Wareor May. Call 654-2704. 2-II house, 406-228-4012. 2-II

For Sale: Enter the Montana Seed Show to be held March 11-13 in Harlem. Hay (deadline Feb. 22), Grain, Pies, Breads, Artwork, Quilts (deadline March 5). Vendors - Reserve a booth before they’re gone! Call (406) 353-4524. 2-I

Wanted: Older farm tractors. Call 712-288-6442 or leave message. 1-I:3-II For Sale: ‘09 Nissan Murano S, AWD, 19,365 mi. ‘09 Nissan Armada SL. Loaded! White. 25,397 mi. ‘03 Chevy Blazer LS 4-dr, 5-passenger. Loaded! 61,058 mi. Sparks Auto Plaza (406) 5353455 or 800-823-3326. 2-II

For Sale: Gemstones to Mount: Tanzanite 3.30 cts. 8 pcs, $300. Emerald Lt Grn 9.5x7.5 ov. $500. Beryl -Lt Yel 10mm Rd, $150. Aqua Lt blue 8mm Rd, $125. Aqua - Lt Blue ov 8.5x7.5, $150. All custom cut and clean. For Sale: Tonneau cover; Ac- Great Falls 406-761-3623. 2-I cess cover for 2004 GM long- Wanted: Cows to run on shares. bed, near new. $250.00 obo. NE Montana. Call 367-5577. 2-II 406-262-7030 or 765-7328. 2-II

FROM THE MARKETING TOOLBOX: Spring

by Tricia Kimmel

Spring is on its way - I know by the sudden rise in the number of classifieds this issue for farm equipment. Farmers are itching to get out in the field, and baby animals are soon to arrive, if they haven’t already. High school basketball season is wrapping up, and the school year’s almost to that 3/4 mark. In spite of the promise of warmer weather coming, sometimes it’s hard to imagine it when you’re surrounded with mountains of snow. Yet, we all know spring will arrive. That’s sort of how I look at “branding”. (The marketing term, not the kind with hot irons and vaccine guns.) If you’ve branded yourself well, you can be assured that although your customer isn’t ready for you just yet, they will think of you when they need you. Good branding means your customers know you’re there for them, even though you’re buried under a big blanket of “snow”. The subject of branding can take pages, even volumes, to explain. There are GO ONLINE TODAY and subscribe to our literally thousands of ways to go about FREE marketing e-newsletter at it. I won’t go into all of that here other www.Kimmel-Kreations.com. Get useful tips like the ones in than to remind you that it is extremely “Marketing Toolbox” plus more important, and to spend some valuable great ideas every week! time considering the image you desire for your company. How do you want people to think of you? Whatever answer you come up with, infuse that into your marketing every step of the way. In closing, I’m going to tell you that if you missed our recent “Powerhouse Marketing Seminar for Small Montana Businesses” in Havre, you missed an important event. I was impressed with the wide range of businesses that attended and the large geographic area that was represented. We’ve received wonderful feedback from those who were there. Watch for next year’s seminar. Be sure to attend. You’ll be happy you did.

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

For Sale: 1997 JD 855 tractor, 24 hp diesel, 2 range hydrostatic trans., 4wd w/ diff. lock, quick-attach front loader, quick attach 60” front snowblower w/ hyd. chute rotation, Curtis soft-door cab w/ glass w.s. and hard top. Tire chaines. 1120 hrs. Fully serviced, ready to work. $11,900. Call J.L. at 406-453-6541. 2-II

For Sale: Gas furnace, stove, dryer & water heater. Call 357-2776 or 357-4119. 2-I For Sale: “New” furniture! 27 yrs experience in furniture recovering. Specializing in vintage furniture. Custom slip covers. Fine fabrics. The Recovery Room Upholstery Shop (406)353-2385, Sondra@ RecoveryRoomNW.com 2-I

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. 2-I

Bull Sale! Sat., March 27, Bear Paw Blacks, Chinook, MT. 2nd Annual Video Bull Sale, Blaine County Fairgrounds, 1:00 pm. For catalog or video contact Clayton Hofeldt 406-357-3856 or email bar_ 9_ranch@hotmail.com. 2-II

For Sale: Charming and immaculately maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in Malta on a large lot. Upgrades include slate tile roof, underground sprinkler system, gas fireplace and second bathroom upstairs. Asking $120,000 (116RL6) Call 406-654-2273. 2-I

Affordable Western and Wildlife Artwork, Custom Framing & Matting, Special Orders Available, Layaway Available, Two Convenient Locations; Big Sky Images & Collectibles, Havre Holiday Village Mall, 406-788-7210, Great Falls Holiday Village Mall, 406-727-6806. x

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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For Sale: John Deere tractor 4020, gas w/ JD loader and grapple, 2 PTOs, 3pt. hitch, fair tires, no cab. $7,100. Call 357-3504. 2-I:3-II

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

For Sale: Calf table, Thornson, $750. Only used once, has head gate & rear gate. Call 379-2654. 2-I

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. 2-I

WEaning, MaTErnaL & FEEDLoT

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Bulls

AnnuAl Bull SAle

Source from the

Monday, March 1

At the Ranch • Florence, MT

BW ........90 205......779 YW ....1507 MGS: Alliance x 023 x 1137

Thunderstruck will be one the greatest bulls ever to come out of this program! He has shattered the Average Daily Gain record of any bull we have ever tested at 4.55 ADG.

These bulls will send heavy feeder calves across the scales that grade and make you money!

Mytty Upward W321

BW ........76 205......781 YW ....1459

Upward x Really Windy. Another one of the very best ever! W321 has been a favorite of anyone who has seen him. One of our top performance test winners!

Mytty Alliance W309

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Reg. # 16408963

BW ........89 205......722 YW ....1322

BW ........85 205......802 YW ....1381

MGS: N Bar Emulation EXT

MGS: Bon View Emulation EXT 473

High-performing son of 6807 that is a full brother to the dam of Sitz Alliance 7544. 7544 is a calving-ease spread standout owned by KG, Isaac’s & Sitz.

Full brother to Mytty Countess 906 (the dam of In Focus). There are more desirable traits wrapped up in this bull than you’re going to find anywhere!

Mytty In Focus 15W

BW ........69 205......782 YW ....1375 MGS: GAR US Premium Beef

One of the top In Focus spread bulls we have ever offered! Fault-free Powerhouse with outstanding carcass merit. 15W has been a herd bull prospect right out of the chute! EPDs: BW -2.0; WW +53; YW I+99; Milk: +25

offering sons of

75% of the bulls in the sale are low birth, calving ease bulls that will sire big weaning weights and efficient easy fleshing cattle that will perform in the feedlot and the real world!

• In Focus • Forefront 77P • SAV Predominant • Upward • Bextor • Thunder • 6807 • Bull Durham • Retail Product • Freightliner • Mytty Midland R189

Mytty Predominant 25W

Reg. # 16408984

Reg. # 16387396

For Sale: 2009 Chevy 3/4 Ton For Sale: Four 3x10.5x15 4x4 Crew. LTZ. Leather. Load- alum. wheels, 6 hole GM. ed, Loaded! 25,553 mi. B&L $250. Call 379-2661. 2-II Mechanics (406) 357-3101. 2-I

MGS: AAR Really Windy

Mytty Traveler W315

Reg. # 16411817

Reg. # 16411801

Reg. # 16408993

Mytty Thunderstruck

BW ........91 205......753 YW ....1255 MGS: ER Rito 6I6 MO30

An outstanding son of Predominant out of a home grown Pathfinder. A well balanced package.

Kevin & Traci Mytty

875 Sweeney Creek Loop, Florence, MT 59833

(406) 777-0950 • Cell: (406) 360-8939 E-mail: myttyangus@cybernet1.com Jock McDowell, Cattle Manager • 406-239-5310

For Sale: 2+ bedroom 2 ¾ bath Malta home with a spacious main floor, open kitchen and dining area. Large family room in basement with two additional rooms (no Egress windows), ¾ bath and a nice storage area. Asking $139,000 (104PG6) Call 406-654-2273. 2-II

For Sale: Park Model on 60’x50’ lot, furnished, large metal awning, vinyl storage shed in Quartzsite, AZ. Call Shirley, 406-759-5995. 1-II:3-I

For Sale: 21 cu. ft. upright Frigidaire freezer, brand new, used 2 months. Call 739-4384. 2-II

Look for us at the HAVRE GUN SHOW, Feb.. 1921, Old Bi-Mart. 2 tables of firearms, reloading supplies and accessories. Miles’ Gun Hut, 379-2661. 2-II

$ 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: 2009 son of Connealy Lead On sells with 80 more fall and spring Angus bulls @ the Nissen Angus Sale on April 7, 2010. Call Lane Schmitt 357-2367 or online @ www. nissenangus.com. Registered Quarter Horses ages 1 to 5 yrs. bowandarrowhorses.com or 357-2367.