December 15th, 2010

December 15, 2010 Volume VIII Issue 24

Tricia’s Trader

OVER PIES IN 10,500 CO !

GROWING D N A . . .

PRINT r Northern e v o ll a s u Find Montana.

PreSrt Std US Postage PAID Permit # 66 Great Falls, MT

FREE-E! TAKE ON

THE BEST READ TRADER FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE PLAINS!

It’s Men’s Night at Norman’s, Havre! Specials, Refreshments and More. Thurs., Dec 16, 5-9 pm. See page 6 for details....

December 2010...............................................................

Volume VIII Issue 24.............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader “Tricia’s15, Trader” is Published by:

2000 Country Club Road * Turner, MT 59542 Phone 800-756-1817 * Email: office@kimmel-kreations.com www.Kimmel-Kreations.com (Don’t forget the dash!) FAX: 888-796-8498

Advertisers’ Advocates

Contact one of our to place an advertisement, or contact Kimmel Kreations directly at the address above. Please note some changes below indicated with **.

LLC

Tricia’s Trader SERVES THESE MONTANA TOWNS:

EASTERN REGION: Tasha is happy to help you if you live in one of these counties: VALLEY PHILLIPS DANIELS ROOSEVELT SHERIDAN RICHLAND

CENTRAL REGION: Wendy is excited to serve you if you live in one of these counties: BLAINE PETROLEUM FERGUS JUDITH BASIN **HILL**

Tasha Hines 800-756-1817 x104 406-654-7157 (c)

Wendy Warburton 800-756-1817 x102 406-262-3185 (c)

Email: east@triciastrader.com

Email: central@triciastrader. com

WESTERN REGION: Bob would love to help you if you live in one of these counties: **CASCADE** CHOUTEAU LIBERTY PONDERA TETON TOOLE GLACIER Bob Ward 800-756-1817 x103 406-390-9988 (c) Email: west@triciastrader.com

CRP Farm for Sale: 960 total acres (+/- 881 CRP acres).

Located 30 miles North of Joplin, MT. Listed @ $528,000.

Call Janis Flynn Pyrak @ 2657845 or 265-9400 or Larry G Martinson @ 390-1509. 12-I ForSale: ‘89 Buick ParkAvenue. $500 as is. Call 357-2255. 12-I Montana Grassland Gift Boxes, shipped for you. Old time Frybread, Biscuits, Bannock (camp) bread, Pancake mixes. Bring the taste of comfort and home to family and friends.

Easy, appreciated, just so old time MONTANA. The perfect gift. 406-7852321.Can deliver Glasgow, Nashua, Ft. Peck.

12-II

Joplin Inverness Rudyard Hingham Gildford Kremlin Fort Benton Loma Big Sandy Havre Chinook Cleveland Harlem Fort Belknap Turner Zortman Dodson Malta Saco Hinsdale Glasgow Nashua Fort Peck Park Grove

Wolf Point Jordan Lewistown Roy Junction Grass Range Hobson Stanford Chester Geraldine Square Butte Denton Great Falls Shelby Dunkirk Galata Conrad Valier Choteau Dutton Fairfield Simms Sun River Vaughn Sun Prairie

CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg. Ad Placement Form............12 “Animal Academics”............10 Classified Ad Rates............12 Community Spotlight.............. ........Keep watching this spot!

Conservative Cow Dr..........21 Cowboy Poetry by................7 Fred Liese Index . ................................20 “Laugh Lines”......................18 “Money Talks” Financial Column...................9 Photo Contest..................... 11 Realty Section......................8 Rodeo Roundup.................15 Subscription Request.........12 Sudoku...............................12 Sudoku Solution.................20 “Things to Know”..................4 Word Find........................... 11 Word Find Solution.............20 more features being added regularly!

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., Jan. 5th.

Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., Dec. 29th at 9am.

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24.............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader

Got Frozen Windows? Sick of paying to melt frost & ice off the windows inside your home? Our tripleglazed windows with 4”-6” of dead air space are guaranteed NEVER to frost or form ice inside. FREE estimates. Energymasters of Montana, a Montana-based company keeping Montana $$ in Montana. 30% discount for the first 25 callers!

(406) 745-0192 or 544-5974 for information. Serious buyers call collect. 12-I

New Year’s Eve Bash!!

Starting at 8 p.m.

No Cover, Drink Specials!

See you here!!

Open everyday at 7:00 a.m.

Junction of Highways 200 and 565 in Simms 406-264-5102

For Sale: USED OILFIED PIPE - 1-24in od weld fittings & valves, 1-1/4 thru 6-5/8” USED RODS - 5/8 thru 1”, CABLE - 3/8 thru 1”, USED GUARD RAIL, USED 6” galv CHANNEL, NEW HDPE PIPE - 3/4 thru 4”, lengths to 12,000ft BRIDGES for pivots, vehicles, walking, rv’s, etc prices fob our yard in Great Falls or delivered 406-453-7299 or 866-683-7299 ask for Ed bigskypipe55@msn. com ask for free catalog 12-II

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Your Finest Gift Shop is open again! 3 Sisters, downtown Malta. We are on front street in Malta in our new building (formally MJ’s). We have baby gifts, customized baskets, ‘bling’, jewlery, soaps/lotions, western decor, signs, much much more. Smoothie/Espresso Bar coming soon!! 12-I

May every corner of your Home be warmed by the Wonder of Christmas...

God bless you and yours this Holiday Season and in the New Year From your friends at

Fort Benton Realty, LLP www.fbrealty.com (406) 622-3803 (800) 406-0946

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24..............................................................................Tricia’s Trader

THINGS TO KNOW:

Dec. 31, Fri.: HOGELAND-TURNER LIONS ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE, Turner School Old Gym, 6 pm, potluck salads/desserts, meat provided by Lions.

Live music by Latigo. Free will donations accepted.

Jan 6, Thus.: HOMEBUYER ED CLASS, US Bank @ 235 First St. (West entrance/Level 2 meeting room), Havre. 5-9pm, fee $20. Call 406-434-9161 x114 to register or 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.

Great Christmas Gifts! Miniature calves. Steers and heifers are haltered and dehorned.

Very small and cute pasture pets or 4-H projects. Miniature BULL calves. Good for breeders or BUCKING! Variety of GOATS. Nannies and doelings.

Boer, nubian, kinder, la mancha, saanen, xbreds. Colored and small rare breed lambs. 2 painted desert hair sheep and one black and white jacob x.

Call 301-1346 Malta.

12-I

8VHG )XUQLWXUH DQG &ROOHFWLEOHV

&RULQQD %DKQPLOOHU +Z\ 32 %R[ %LJ 6DQG\ 07

FRULQHEHDQ#KRWPDLO FRP

Buying Estates: Whole households, antiques and single items. Call 945-5599 or 390-3176. Leave message.

All calls will be returned & kept confidential. 12-II

For Sale: Used Arctic Cat snowmobiles- ‘04 900 King Cat, ‘07 m1000, ‘02 zr 800.

Used ATVs: ‘06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, ‘10 Yamaha 350,’07 Arctic Cat 700 ,’08 a/cat 700, ‘07 a/cat Prowler w/cab,Call Red’s 265-9595.

12-I

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24.............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader

Push'em back, Push'em back, waaaay back.

Anthony Cammon FSS, Agent 1728 2nd Street West Havre, MT 59501 Bus: 406-945-9000 anthony.cammon.rt6m@statefarm.com

P090235

Get discounts up to 40%.

CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7

3TATE &ARM -UTUAL !UTOMOBILE )NSURANCE #OMPANY s 3TATE &ARM )NDEMNITY #OMPANY s "LOOMINGTON ),

Help Wanted: Busy meat cutting business needs meat wrappers! Call for details.

379-2210 or 353-2677. 12-I

For Sale: 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Low miles.

CD player, power windows & seats. Call 406-945-7978. 12-I

Wanted: 93 to 97 Dodge Intrepid with 3.3 ltr. engine (not Mitsubishi), no junk, must be in running condition! 467-2566. 12-I

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR READERS AND ADVERTISERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2010~ The team at Tricia’s Trader

For Sale: Busy downtown bridal store in Havre, MT. Turnkey business includes Bridal & Prom store, active website, and Magic Tan business. Own a fun, established business ready to make a profit for you right away! Serious inquiries only, please. (406) 945-2969. 12-I

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24.............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader

Guitars of Montana. Call Bing (toll-free 1-877-566-2224) for a great deal on in-stock Tacoma, WA Guild® guitars. Special orders welcome & we ship!

Fender® authorized dealer.

“When You’re Serious About Your Sound”, 2 5th Street S., downtown Great Falls, 4534998. Also Stanford & Wicks Guitars, Lewistown. www. guitarsofmontana.com 12-II Wanted: Used oil. Call (406) 262-5008.

12-II

EXTRA, EXTRA!

Great News: If you live between

Kremlin and Shelby

you now get “Tricia’s Trader delivered to your mailbox!

Buying Estates: Whole households, antiques and single items. Call 945-5599 or 3903176. Leave message. All calls will be returned & kept confidential. x

For Sale: Oak double keyboard organ. Large entertainment center. Call 265-2119. 12-II For Sale: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible, good shape, photos available if desired. Call 378-2238 for complete details.

12-I:2-II

For Sale: 160 Deeded Acres/960 State Lease $115,000 (some pasture-some CRP). Located 2 miles East of Chester, MT. Call Derek Fraser @ 406-262-4603. 12-II

Lose weight quickly & sensibly, 3-7 lbs./wk! Ideal Protein weight loss. A medically monitored program with great success. Lewistown, Great Falls & Malta locations.

Call (406) 538-7201. 12-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24.............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader

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.

Preparations

“She added to her Christmas list some things she should remember.

A portion of her notice she had posted in November.

The day to hang the Christmas lights is the day they’ll buy their tree.

This lady, she is organized as one can clearly see.

It truly is a work of art that some may call a quirk.

She’ll address all of the greeting cards when she returns from work.

She’s established all the extra chores that her husband has to do.

Exemptions, there are none, watch her children’s list accrue.

Each day she makes additions as if she’d composed a book, Who is on their Christmas list and what she’ll bake and cook.

Extra thoughts are added and she’s added quite a few.

Her colors for the season, they are red, white and blue.

So don’t forget our troops as her daily blog did state.

Don’t forget the reason that we come to celebrate.

She’s loaded with sincerity and it is not a rumor.

Here’s another posting and it has a hint of humor.

Encouragement to friends is on her list “to do”.

They’re asked to send a Christmas card … to the ACLU. Tricia’s Trader , © 2010 Fred Liese

We wish Everyone a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! from Dan Will and Rollie Paulson, Owners

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24..............................................................................Tricia’s Trader

REAL ESTATE SECTION &KHFN WKLV VHFWLRQ LQ HYHU\ LVVXH RI 7ULFLDÂśV 7UDGHU WR ÂżQG SUHPLHU UHDO HVWDWH OLVWLQJV DFURVV RXU UHDGLQJ DUHD IURP UHDOWRUV ZKR NQRZ UHDO HVWDWH

LAND FOR SALE NORTH OF GILDFORD, MT 'HHGHG DFUHV ZLWK DFUHV LQ &53 ZLWK FRQWUDFWV H[SLULQJ $OVR LQFOXGHG ZLWK WKLV VDOH LV D 6WDWH /HDVH ZLWK DFUHV LQ &53 DOVR H[SLULQJ LQ FARM FOR SALE DFUHV RI PRVWO\ FXOWLYDW HG ODQG ORFDWHG 1RUWK RI *DODWD 07 6DOH LQFOXGHV QLFH KRPH JDUDJHV JUDLQ VWRUDJH PDFKLQHU\ VWRU DJH DQG D IXOO OLQH RI PDFKLQHU\ 7KLV IDUP LV D WXUQ NH\ RSSRUWXQLW\ IRU WKH ULJKW IDUPHU LAND FOR SALE WRWDO DFUHV &53 DFUHV /RFDWHG EHWZHHQ ,QYHUQHVV 07 DQG 5XG\DUG 07 RQ +LJKZD\ /LVWHG DW Call Larry Martinson at 406-390-1509.

LAND FOR SALE WRWDO DFUHV &53 DFUHV /RFDWHG 1RUWK RI 5XG\DUG 07 /LVWHG DW Call Larry Martinson at 406-390-1509.

CRP FARM FOR SALE WRWDO DFUHV &53 DFUHV /RFDWHG PLOHV 1RUWK RI -RSOLQ 07 /LVWHG DW Call Janis Flynn Pyrak at 406-265-9400 FARM FOR SALE WRWDO DFUHV &XOWLYDWHG /RFDWHG LQ +LOO &RXQW\ +DYUH 07 6DOH LQFOXGHV /DQG EXLOGLQJV DQG JUDLQ VWRUDJH $OO JURZLQJ FURSV DOO PLQHUDO ULJKWV DQG ZDWHU ULJKWV For more information, call Larry Martinson at 406-390-1509.

160 DEEDED ACRES/960 STATE LEASE 6RPH SDVWXUH 6RPH &53

/RFDWHG PLOHV (DVW RI &KHVWHU 07 Call Derek Fraser at 406-262-4603

PARCELS AVAILABLE

$FUH 6XEGLYLVLRQV $FUH 3DUFHO 2UJDQLF -DQLV KDV DFUH SDUFHOV DFUH SDUFHOV DYDLODEOH FORVH WR +DYUH 07 For more information, please call Janis Flynn Pyrak @ 406-265-7845 or 406-265-9400.

265-7845

DFUH SDUFHO DYDLODEOH /RFDWHG 1RUWK RI 6DYR\ 07 Call Nick Pyrak at 390-2867.

www.f lynnrealtyinc.com

DFUHV DYDLODEOH ZLWK LPSURYHPHQWV DFUHV 6WDWH /HDVH /RFDWHG 6RXWK RI .UHPOLQ 07 Call Nick Pyrak at 406-390-2867.

(PDLO À \QQ#À \QQUHDOW\LQF FRP

“The Firm that Service and Satisfaction built Since 1957�

NORTHERN LAND AND REALTY

Sheila Forshee, Agent Listings for Residential, Commercial, and Land

skforshee@onewest.net (406) 262-4842 - Havre, MT www.northernlandandrealty.com ll! t Se Mus 1150 14th Avenue - Havre Heated, 3-car gar. Remodeled in 1997.

Corner lot. Large kitchen & laundry/ computer room. A must sell! $269,000

4015 16th St. NE - Havre J & J Technical Services - Great commercial investment! Building & property includes auto repair business, improved equipment, and technicians certifications. Employees may stay.

1361 Lincoln Avenue - Havre 2 car garage, heated workshop, fenced yard, sprinkler system, deck, master suite.

Nice! Extra 75x150 lot included. $264,900

Siesta Motel, Havre

Motel $750,000. Adjacent commercial garage building $250,000.

Sold together or separately.

LOG CABINS FOR SALE LYNN KENYON LAUE & BRAD LAUE - 406-770-0013 & 235-9003 & 468-9187

CHOICE OF TWO NEW QUALITY LOG CABINS ON ACREAGE ONE: 20 ACRES, BORDERS CREEK, SECLUDED, WOODSTOVE, PORCH, LOFT, METAL ROOF, OFF GRID: $99K TWO: 19 ACRES, MOUNTAIN VIEWS, CLOSE-IN, SMALL SPRING, PORCH, LOFT, METAL ROOF, STONE FIREPLACE, OFF GRID: $115K OWNER FINANCING UNITED COUNTRY/THOMAS & COMPANY 70 CRAIG MAIN STREET, CRAIG 59648

Welcome to the Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma, Hwy 87 and 4th Ave. for the Annual Chouteau County Country Christmas Sale! Dec. 4 & 5th, 9am-5pm.

12-I

%,* 6.< $872 $* &/($5$1&( 35,&(6

:HÂśUH FOHDQLQJ RXW DOO &KHVWHU 6ZHHSV 6WRS E\ RU JLYH XV D FDOO &/,33(' :,1* 6:((36 /&

/&

0

/&

0

/&

:&& %

:&& %

:&& %

:)& %

&/,33(' :,1* 6+29(/6 &6

&8/7,9$725 6+29(/6 &6

:)& %

,+

81&/,33(' 0F.$< 0& ) .

228-9844 M-F 9:30-5:30

Simple System to Create Wealth! Visit www.mtlilybees. com 406-265-4677. 12-II:6-I

67' :,1* 6:((36 8QFOLSSHG

/&

0

0

0 &3

0

)$67 $77$&+ %5$&.(76 )7 :

)$67 $77$&+ 6:((36 & :,1*

)7 %:

0F1DPDUD $YH %LJ 6DQG\ 07

228-9844 M-F 9:30-5:30

AGENT OWNED

www.craigmt.com

BE SURE to take part in the 2nd ANNUAL P.P.N.D. DONATION DRIVE (aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;Newellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Syndromeâ&#x20AC;?). To learn more about the illness, visit triciastrader.com and see the November 2009 article.

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24.............................................................................. Tricia’s Trader

Money Talks

ROBERT FLOREA IAL RESIDENT IAN ELECTRIC

1 265-460

Reasonable Reliable Insured License #8829

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

For Sale: 2009 Mustang GT, 4.6 engine, glass top, leather, heated seats. 11k mi.

Call B&L Mechanics 357-3101 or 2998. www.

BandLmechanics.com 12-II For Sale: Irrigated alfalfa and straw bales, square bales. Corn grain available now also. 263-4118. 12-I For Sale: 1977 Chev 1/2 Ton, Short Box, 400 V8, Auto, 4WD, Tow pkg, Dual Tanks, Tilt & Cruise, Good Condition, 116,000 one owner miles, $3,500. 406-732-5332. 12-II

Want to work in your PJs? Visit www.mtlilybees. com 265-4677.

12-II:6-I

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

Is JoInt ProPerty the sIngle solutIon? Wanting to pass personal property quickly and efficiently to a loved one is a goal common to many. Perhaps you wish to guarantee that your grandchild will inherit the vacation home. Or perhaps you want your brokerage account to pass to your son or daughter, avoiding the probate process completely. In both cases, a common choice is the use of joint ownership with the right of survivorship (JTWROS). At first glance, JTWROS property may seem like a good way to accomplish your goals, but before you use this common solution, consider some potential risks.

One clear and popular benefit of using joint tenancy with rights of survivorship is that upon one owner’s death, his or her share is automatically transferred to the surviving owner(s) free of the cost and delay of probate.

What may be less popular if understood, however, is that JTWROS property gives each owner an equal “undivided interest” in the entire property.

Each owner is entitled to full use of the property and to his or her share of any income it produces. When you create a JTWROS, you may be giving up full control. For example, if you desire to sell or refinance your property after naming a new joint owner, the new joint owner(s) must give their approval. Even more concerning, if newly named joint owners were to find themselves in financial trouble, they or their creditors may be able to force a sale of the property and receive a proportionate share of the property’s value. Therefore, caution should always be taken when titling a bank or brokerage account in JTWROS. Trying to name an alternate beneficiary for joint property in your will also may prove frustrating. Remember, the property will pass to the joint owner outside the probate process and the directions of the will. If you decide you want someone else to inherit the property, you may need the current co-owner’s approval.

A possible solution would be to, instead of placing property in JTWROS, consider a revocable living trust. You are able to name the person(s) you want as beneficiary, and that decision is revocable (changeable) at any time. A Transfer On Death (TOD) agreement may also address the desire for efficient transfer to beneficiaries and retain the same beneficial qualities of joint property. A TOD agreement affords the owner the ability to designate who brokerage account assets will pass to, by-passes probate upon death, and does not expose account assets to the fore-mentioned problems.

A common misconception with JTWROS property is that it will lower estate taxes. This is not true. The value of the property is included in the taxable estate in proportion to ownership and exposed to tax. The first-to-die’s estate will be taxed on the share of the property that he or she actually owns and, for this reason, it is important to keep records of the funds each person contributes.

The haphazard titling of property in JTWROS could also expose you to a gift tax consequence, depending on the value of the property.

There are a few exceptions such as bank accounts, securities held in street name and savings bonds. These transfers are taxable gifts only when the gift becomes “complete,” occurring when the newly named co-owner exhibits ownership over the property.

Of course, this brief article is no substitute for a careful consideration of all of the advantages and disadvantages of this matter in light of your unique personal circumstances. Before implementing joint property or any significant financial planning strategy, contact and consult with your financial planner.

This material was prepared by Raymond James for use by Greg Dugdale, Branch Manager Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Western/Sports wear Galore!! If you are going through Glasgow or just gonna be around, don’t forget to stop and check out D&G. Finest sport and western wear shop around! Excellent Service and even better inventory. 12-I

I

2009 Spring • Summer • Fall

SCHEDULE

nc.

1946 - 2009

63 years of great service to Northeast Montana!

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 10

MARCH - 2009

MAY - 2009 Linda & Mark Nielsen Owners 7

THURSDAY

Feeder Special Cattle Auction & All Class Cattle Auction

5

AUGUST - 2009

THURSDAY

12

Stock Cow & Bred Heifer Auction & All Class Cattle Auction

19

Great Northern Limousin Bull Production Auction & All Class Cattle Auction

THURSDAY

Bowles J5 Red Angus Bull & Female Production Auction & "Going to Grass" Special & All Class Cattle Auction

Iva14 Murch Manager21 • 263-7529

All Class Cattle Auction Horse Auction & All Class Cattle Auction

6 13

All Class Cattle Auction

20

Early Yearling Special & All Class Cattle Auction

27

Happy Labor Day

All Class Cattle Auction

No Auction 28 All Class Cattle Auction Linda & Mark Nielsen SCHEDULE Dean Barnes, Yard Manager UBar Red Angus Bull AUCTION 24 Production Owners Auction TUESDAY

Ed Hinton, Auctioneer SEPTEMBER - 2009 Thursday: December 16, 2010 Thursday : January 13, 2011 JUNE - 2009

26

IvaFeeder Murch Special & All Class Cattle Auction Manager • 263-7529 4

Monthly Stock Cow & Bred Heifer & The One and Only Area Fieldmen All Class3Cattle Sheep Auction Auction of 2008 All Class Cattle Auction APRIL - 2009 & All Class Cattle Auction Dean Barnes .................... 406-228-9306 • Cell 406-263-1175 Anderson Bar All Class Cattle Auction Thursday : Triangle DDean ecember 23,11 2010 Thursday:10 27,Auction 2011 Ed Hinton........................

406-893-4462 •January Cell 406-783-7285 Barnes, Yard Manager All Class Cattle Charolais & Galpin 2 MERRY CHRISTMAS! No Auction.All Class Cattle Auction All Class• Cattle Auction Ed Hinton, Auctioneer Angus Ranch Bull Production Craig Sibley.....................

406-653-3211 Cell 406-650-8448 All Class Cattle Auction

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

Auctions & Feeder Special & All Class Cattle Auction

18

17

The Big Fall Yearling Classic

All Class Cattle Auction Area Fieldmen All Class Cattle Auction hursday : February 3, 2011 25• Cell P.O.406-228-9306 BOx 129 • glasgOw, 59230 • 406-228-9306 Dean 406-263-1175 Tmt Horse Auction & All Class Eayrs Barnes....................

Angus Bull 24 Thursday : December 30, 2010 Big Feeder Special & Production Auction, Cattle Auction Ed Hinton........................

406-893-4462 • Cell 406-783-7285 Email: gsi@nemont.net • Website: www.glasgowstockyards.com Stock Cow, Bred Heifer, Pair 9 HAPPY NEW YEAR! No Auction.

All Class Cattle Auction Craig Sibley.....................

406-653-3211 • Cell 406-650-8448 & All Class Cattle Auction

JULY - 2009 SUPERIOR VIDEO AUCTION SCHEDULE

P.O. BOxBig 129 glasgOw, mt 59230 • 406-228-9306 McRae's Dry•Angus Thursday: for February 10, 2011 Production Auction, 4th of Inc.--Representatives July Week. No Auction Glasgow Stockyards, Superior Livestock Email: gsi@nemont.net • Website: 2 Replacement Heifer & 16 TFeeder hursday : January 6,www.glasgowstockyards.com 2011and Superior Wittkopp Angus Internet Auction Auction & Monthly Stock Cow Auction Stampede Special THURSDAY

VIDEO AUCTION SCHEDULE &SUPERIOR All Class Cattle Auction Annual New Year Feeder Special All Class Cattle Auction 9 & Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.--Representatives for Superior Livestock AllAuction ClassandCattle Auction Fossum-Humbert North Superior Stampede Internet Auction

and Bred Heifer & All Class Cattle Auction

Country "Performance to 16 All Class Cattle Auction Angus Bull Production 23 Profit" Auction Northeast 23 All Class Cattle Auction & All Class Cattle Auction C hNelson eck o u t& W W W. G LNoAAuction S G O W S T O C K YAMontana's RDS.COM Simmental 30 Full Service Composite 30 Simmental/Angus Bull Auction & All Class Cattle Facility fo r C u r r e n t M a r k e t R e p o r tAuction s!

Auction

Linda & Mark Nielsen, Owners Iva Murch, Manager - 263-7529 Dean Barnes, Yard Manager 263-1175 Ed Hinton, Auctioneer

P.O. BOx 129 glASgOw, mT 59230 406-228-9306 gsi@nemont.net www.glasgowstockyards.com

AREA FIElDmEN Ed Hinton ................ 406-893-4462 Cell.......................... 406-783-7285 Craig Sibley............. 406-653-3211 Cell.......................... 406-650-8448

Wanted: A few good students! Beginner, Intermediate, & Skilled Quilters, check out our quilting classes! Taking registrations now. Call or stop in for more information. Bearly Square Quilting 265-4424.

Atrium Mall, Havre.

12-II For Sale: 1978 WW 2 horse tandem trailer, good condition, including floor. $800. Sears Cardio fit exerciser, push and pull, $125. Manual treadmill exerciser, $50. Call 406-2645691 or 231-5693. 12-II:2-I For Sale: 1968 Kenworth truck.

Will part out. 1978 335 Turbo Cummins engine. New fuel pump. Runs like a top. Would like to sell engine first. Reyco rear axle tandem setup. 10x20 Budd wheels. Nine spd trans.

Call (406) 727-3456.

12-II

Christmas Savings Sale! Nov. 15 thru the end of December - Over 40 Dealers in the Same Place 901 9th St. N. - Great Falls, Montana - 727-4560 or 216-5975

From Glass to Guns

Highest Prices Paid!

Coca-Cola Collectibles Antique Guns - Knives Gun Parts

Mon-Sat 10-6

Sun 12-5 Spurs - Chaps Cowboy Gear - Saddles Pocket Watches - Fobs

A nimAl AcAdemics

A mini guide to animal health

- by Dr. Roger Baxter Canine Patriots

Did you know dogs served in World War I on the front lines? They ranged from Alaskan Malamute to St Bernard; from Scotch Collie to Fox Terrier. Many of them were placed on the regimental rosters, like humans. They served by carrying messages, or searching for the wounded. They hauled machine guns, light artillery, and carts loaded with ammunition, food, medicine and sometimes hauled wounded soldiers too.

Small dogs trotted among the trenches delivering cigarettes and comfort or better yet raged war on the rats. Rats - hell for a human and heaven for a terrier!

It is estimated that the allied armies had as many as 50,000 trained war dogs and an equivalent number on the other side. Red Cross dogs were referred to as “Angels of Mercy”.

They were equipped with first aid supplies in saddle bags and wore vests bearing a red cross. Their training gave them specific skills but also to think for themselves.

The dog’s were trained to bring the wounded man’s cap or helmet to the trench and then lead medics to their fallen comrade.

The military dogs of WWI had an impact in both war and peace. It paved the way for more sophisticated uses of K-9 corps later on – WWII’s Marine Devil Dogs to the bomb sniffing canines in Iraq.

The first formal school to train guide dogs was opened in Germany in 1923 to help blind veterans. It sparked a movement that would lead to the multitalented service dogs of today.

-Dr B

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 11

WORD SEARCH:

For Sale: Hay barley bales, grass and alfalfa hay also. All priced to sell. You haul. And 1984 Tioga 350 self-contained camper, sleeps six, great for hunting, clean, good tires. Call 650-3006. 12-I

Solution on page 20

Find the words listed underneath the puzzle in the grid of letters. Words may be hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and both backward and forward.

The Working Day B

O

A

R

D

R

O

O

M

R

B

B

O

S

S

A

N

R

P

R

E

T

U

P

M

O

C

T

P

E

I

W

O

P

A

M

A

Y

G

E

T

A

R

T

S

S

A

T

I

A

E

V

D

S

L

P

E

D

R

A

E

T

C

O

T

P

A

M

L

L

S

L

X

S

Z

Z

E

E

K

P

A

E

A

E

I

I

O

S

H

A

G

R

R

P

Y

S

G

R

D

E

N

A

T

T

E

U

C

I

T

Q

I

T

E

W

V

T

E

M

T

Q

J

O

D

Y

M

S

N

E

L

O

L

I

S

E

P

N

O

I

T

A

T

N

E

S

E

R

P

N

Z

A

T

L

B

E

V

O

K

S

P

S

D

K

N

G

O

L

E

A

D

E

R

S

H

I

P

K

S

C

S

E

T

R

S

M

P

R

O

J

E

C

T

S

M

S

Q

T

B

U

S

I

N

E

S

S

E

A

X

E

M

U

G

A

Q

M

E

U

G

A

E

L

L

O

C

D

X

Boardroom

Leadership

Boss

Meeting

Business

Paperwork

Colleague

Presentation

Computer

President

Deadlines

Projects

Delegation

Stapler

Desk

Strategy

Director

Telephone

Emails

Water Cooler

For Sale: ’01 Laramie SLT Diesel 4x4 Dodge pickup, ext. cab, manual SLT, power doors/windows, w/ DewEze bale bed. 379-2224. 12-I

Wanted to Buy: Used gooseneck toy hauler w/living quarters in front and cargo space in rear, reasonably priced. 376-3223 eves. 12-I

For Sale: 2008 Arctic Cat M8 snowmobile. 2011 Arctic Cat M6 snowmobile. Used ATVs: ‘06 Yamaha 660 grizzly, ‘10 Yamaha 350,’07 Arctic Cat 700 ,’08 a/cat 700, ‘07 a/cat prowler w/cab. Call Red’s (406) 265-9595. 12-II For Sale: 2008 Dodge Cummins 3500 4x4, Patriot Blue.

Grille guard, nerf bars, turnover ball, new tires, engine brake.

Call 262-5008 anytime. 12-I For Sale: 2004 Chev 1/2 Ton Extended Cab LT 5.3 V8 Auto 4WD Posi-traction., Heated leather seats, 6 CD changer, Bose OnStar, XM Radio, Power W/D/S Keyless Entry, Info Center w/Specific Driver Info Tow Package, Shields Good Tires, 1 owner, 52,500 miles.

Excellent condition, $18;500.

Call 406-734-5332.

12-I For Sale: Mesquite, NV area: 1-ac. RV lots. Owner financing avail. $49,000+. 40-ac. horse property by river $250,000, make offer. 5 ac. w/ water & pwr in subdiv. Borders BLM. $100,000. 1.5 ac. w/garage.

Owner financing avail. For Rent: ADA-friendly 2-bd condo w/garage. C. Steyee, Roadrunner Realty, (702) 497-9107, cslvcowboy@yahoo.com 12-II For Sale: 1990 F600 Ford 5spd, 429 eng., 16’ steel bed, power up and down, radials, very clean, $7,000. And Martin tilt trailer, 20’ bed, 20,000 lb. rated, $1,500. Also, 285 R16 pickup tires, 80%, full traction studded tread (4), $400. Aso, older snowmobiles. Call 873-4780.

12-I

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 12

SUDOKU

Sudoku is a game of logic, based on a grid of 9 columns and 9 rows. This is subdivided into nine 3 x 3 squares. A completed Sudoku puzzle comprises this grid completely filled with the numbers 1 - 9 appearing exactly once in each row, column and square. Place each number from 1 - 9 once into each row, column and 3 x 3 box in the puzzle grid. SOLUTION ON PAGE 20.

1 4 2 1 3 7 6 3 2 4

2 1 9 6 8 5

3 5 8 4 7 7 6

9 5 3

9

2)) '(6,*1 )5(( +267,1* 12: ,6 7+( 7,0( 3DUWQHU ZLWK 0RQWDQD *UDĂ&#x20AC;[ )25 <($5 DQG 7ULDQJOH &RPPXQLFDWLRQV &KHFN 8V 2XW 2Q WKH :HE

IRU 6SHFWDFXODU 6DYLQJV

ZZZ 0RQWDQD*UDÂż[ FRP

0RQWDQD //&

32 %R[ &KLQRRN 07

(PDLO 8V $W LQIR#PRQWDQDJUDÂż[ FRP

6RPH H[FOXVLRQV DSSO\ &RQWDFW 0RQWDQD *UDÂż[ IRU GHWDLOV 2IIHU YDOLG WKURXJK SDUWQHUVKLS ZLWK 7ULDQJOH &RPPXQLFDWLRQV

Montana Grassland Gift Boxes, shipped for you. Old time Frybread, Biscuits, Bannock (camp) bread, Pancake mixes. Bring the taste of comfort and home to family and friends.

Easy, appreciated, just so old time MONTANA. The perfect gift. 406-7852321.Can deliver Glasgow, Nashua, Ft. Peck.

12-II

NOW BUYING CARCASS FUR. 386-2490. 12-II GREAT GIFT ITEMS! Native Blankets, Native Artwork, Knives, Saddles, Furs, Sweetgrass, and Sage. 15% off all Framing and Matting!

Check it out at Big Sky Images, Havre Holiday Village Mall. (406) 788-7210. 12-II

WANT TO PLACE AN AD?

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMENTS

The publisher does not assume any responsibility for the contents of any advertising herein, and all representations or warranties made in such advertising are those of the advertisers and not the publisher.

Every effort is made by Kimmel Kreations to never knowingly accept advertising that is deceptive or misleading.

We reserve the right to edit, refuse, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time.

The publisher is not liable to any advertiser herein for any misprints in advertising not the fault of the publisher, and in such an event, the limit of the publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liability shall be the amount of the publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charge for such advertising.

All advertising for the sale, rental, financing, insurance and appraisal of residential real estate are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

Kimmel Kreations will not knowingly accept any advertising which is in violation of this law.

All advertising layouts and designs and portions of the same that are produced by Kimmel Kreations, LLC are the sole property of Kimmel Kreations, LLC and may not be reproduced in any form unless written authorization is obtained from the publisher.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traderâ&#x20AC;? is published bi-monthly by Kimmel Kreations, LLC, 2000 Country Club Road, Turner, MT 59542.

Copies of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traderâ&#x20AC;? are distributed free to the reader in public locations, and by subscription service for a minimal charge to those requesting mailing service. All material copyright 2010.

NOTICE: The opinions and ideas expressed in articles and advertisements in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are those of the author or advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher, Kimmel Kreations, LLC. Material in articles or advertisements should be considered general reading and should not be construed as professional advice. All information should be carefully researched by the reader, and the reader assumes all responsibilty and risks associated with any action taken based upon information in an advertisement or article.

To place a classified, just fill out the form on page 12 and mail it to Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader, 2000 Country Club Road, Turner, MT 59542.

WANT YOUR AD TO DO MORE?

Be in touch

with one of our Advertisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocates pictured on page 2 for help with your advertising.

They work for YOU to help YOUR AD work for you.

Your Advocate can work with you to develop a marketing strategy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effective, and determine the size and design that you need. They can also help you get the most out of your advertising budget with specials and packages for your unique situation.

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 2â&#x20AC;? wide increments up to 10â&#x20AC;? wide by 10â&#x20AC;? high (full page).

Discounts are available for long-term advertising and larger ads.

We appreciate

you

using

Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Trader!

+A+3>381 >23<. </+.381 ,/09</ 79@381 98 >9 >2/ !98>+8+E= 0?>?</

AD PLACEMENT-SUBSCRIPTION FORM

See prices on 2!

Page 5

$26.95 $48.95

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 13

WANTED: Taxidermy…Old Guns.....Art.... Jewelry... Antiques. We pay CASH! Call (406) 770-0013 or 235-9003. 12-I

In the market for a new/used vehicle and don’t know where to start? Call Jack, Terry, or Pam at Northern Prairie Auto Sales at 653-1160, we’ll let you know what you are getting before you sign the dotted line! We offer the same great rebates and incentives as the big city guys, but we provide something they don’t - hometown service. Call 653-1160 or visit our web at www.northernprairieauto.com. Don’t see what you want? Call us and we’ll get it for you. 5-II(x)

Home For Sale: Must sell! Heated 3-car garage. Large kitchen. Great location. $269,000.

Call Sheila, 262-4842. 12-II

Scrap prices are good.... It’s time to clean up! Pacific is buying junk autos, scrap iron, and batteries. 265-5824. 12-II

For Sale: 2004 Subaru Outback wagon, great winter driving car w/ AWD. 83,000 mi., auto, AC, heated seats. $11,500. Call 278-3384, Conrad. 11-I:12-II

RUANA KNIVES! Huge selection of hard-to-find, USAmade Schrade OLD TIMERS & UNCLE HENRYs. We also buy & sell RUANA and Boulder, CO. WESTERN KNIVES. Give a great, vintage gift this year. Big Sky Images and Collectibles, Havre Holiday Village Mall. (406) 788-7210. 12-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 14

Wanted To Purchase: 10 head of bred Charlois heifers. 650-8714. 12-I

Irrigation Pump Wanted: Want to buy an irrigation pump for 12â&#x20AC;? gated pipe. Call 6544780.

12-I

228-9844 M-F 9:30-5:30

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 15

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 16

For Rent: Live in beautiful Fort Benton. Downtown, restored apartment building.

1Bdrm., $410-$425 mo., 2 Bdrm penthouse apartment, $500 mo., includes heat/hot water. 406-453-0044. 12-II Wanted: 5-6 yard dirt Hydraulic Scraper. 525-3770. 12-II Hay For Sale: Large Rounds, 1st cutting Alfalfa. Call 650-8706.

12-II

Blaine County Health Dept. 357-2345

For Sale: Vintage & Collectibles. Many Christmas Items!

Stop by the Walk-In Cubpoard, located inside Hitching Post Pizza, Main Street, Harlem. Call (406)353-4777 or 2762 or 945-7679. 12-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 17

For Sale: Three bedroom ranch style home on 10+/- acres with amazing views of the Little Rocky Mountains! Live stream, 2 car attached garage and large shop. Asking $135,000 (244KM6) 406-654-2273. 12-II Position Opening: Federally-funded community health center seeks Chief Executive Officer. Manage a staff of 20+ staff and budget of $1.7 million. Work closely with a nonprofit board composed of local residents. Position requires high level of integrity, sense of mission, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include grant writing, community networking, program development and implementation, grants management, public relations, financial expertise, human resources experience, an understanding of healthcare, and familiarity with information technology. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree plus 5 years experience required. Please send resume and cover letter with references and salary expectations to Don Richman, Board Chairman, Sweet Medical Center, P.O. Box 309, Chinook, MT 59523 NLT February 1, 2011. 12-I:1-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................Tricia’s Trader 18

For Sale: Pistol, Glock 21 slim, cal. 45 plus 250 rounds ammo & holster, $631.99. Ruger Mod. 77, Hawkeye 300 Win. Mag., Nikon 3x9x40 BDC scope, extras, all new, $945.

Call 406-727-9134. 11-I:12-II

MIDTERM EXAM

The professor of a graduate-school class included a huge amount of material on the midterm exam. As tension in the room built, people were sighing and gasping aloud.

For Sale: Kenmore electric stove, white, self-cleaning, like new, $275. Call 378-2542. 12-I For Sale: Border Collie Pups.

6 wks. old by Xmas. Champion Bloodlines, working parents. $150. Firm. 566-2674. 12-II

The following week the professor tossed the graded papers on her desk and announced, “Class, after I left here last week, the Lord spoke to me. He said, ‘Thanks, professor. I haven’t heard from some of those people in years!’”

For Sale: Puppies! Book now... Will be ready for Christmas. Bojack pups, book now.

Vacc., wormed, look like mini pit bulls. Shih Tzu pups, full blooded, no papers. Siamese cats and kittens to give away.

406-673-3175.

11-II:12-II

For Sale: Black bred heifers, top quality, one raising, bangs vacc, all shots, bred to low birthweight Angus bulls, Mar. 12 calvers. 367-5577. 12-II:2-I For Sale: 1992 Chevy Silverado 3500 4x4 Crew Cab, 350 engine, Long Bed, Nice interior, decent exterior, rebuilt front end, runs great, tow package, good tires, $3,500 OBO. 12-II

Billings ● Great Falls ● Miles City ● Lewistown www.westfeeds.net

“Excellence in Animal Nutrition”

For Sale: ‘94 Ford F-250 4x4 with 450 gal. water tank and 2” High Press. Pump, ‘98 Jeep / SkyJacker Lift, 15” & 16” rims, $5,000. 2003 Polaris Sportsman 600, Blue, Low miles, $2,500.

18’ Shurlock Roll Tarp, $575.

Drill Fill, Hyd. $500. End Gate Drill Fill, new, $750. HD-8 Post Driver, $400. ATV Broadcast Spreader, $150. Hay Moisture Tester, $75. (3) Fans for aireators, $20@. Fimco 200gal.

Spot Sprayer/Fire Fighter, new, Pump $800. 357-3356. 12-II

Find Tricia’s Trader online 24-7! Kimmel-Kreations.com

It’s even better than before!

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 19

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 20

Largest Selection of Candles in NE Montana! Pat’s Unique Boutique & Candle House has a HUGE selection of Cachet Candles and warmers. They also offer locally made crafts, jewelry, starquilts, year round Christmas corner, scrap booking supplies. Too much to list.

Stop by downtown Wolf Point to check this great shop out! Or call us at (406) 653-1435. 12-I

WANTED: Taxidermy…Old Guns.....Art.... Jewelry... Antiques. We pay CASH! Call (406) 770-0013 or 235-9003. 12-I

SUDOKU SOLUTION FROM PAGE 12

9 5 7 1 3 8 6 2 4

6 4 8 2 9 7 3 1 5

3 2 1 4 6 5 8 9 7

7 6 2 5 8 3 1 4 9

8 3 5 9 4 1 7 6 2

1 9 4 6 7 2 5 8 3

4 8 3 7 2 6 9 5 1

5 7 9 8 1 4 2 3 6

WORD SEARCH SOLUTION FROM PAGE 11

2 1 6 3 5 9 4 7 8

B O A R D R O O M R B B O S

S

A N R

P

R

E

T

U

P M O C

I

W O P

A M A

Y G E

S

A

T

A

D

E

T

C O

Z

E

E

K

G R R

P

U C

T

J

I

O D

T

P

E

T

S

T

A R

E

V

S

L

P

E

D R A

T

P

A M L

L

S

L

X

P

A

E

E

I

I

O S

Y

S G R D

E

N A

Q

I

T

E W V

Y M S

N

E

L

I

T

S

Z

T

E

T

E M T

Q

O

L

I

S

E

P

P

N

Z

A

I

T

A

N

E

S

E

R

T

L

B

E

V O K

S

P

S

D K N G O

L

E

A D

E

T

R

S M P

T

B U

S

I

R

S

H

I

P

K

S

R O

J

E

C

T

S M S Q

N

S

S

E

A

X

U G A

E

L

L

O C D

E

C

D

H&R Block presents Emerald Advance®, the line of credit you can enjoy all year long. Get up to $1,000 as soon as you get approval, without presenting your W-2 (wage and tax statement). It’s one more reason for you to choose H&R Block. New clients are welcome to apply.

H c a y r a

New Clients Welcome.

N

hrblock.com | 800-HRBLOCK

h

©2010 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

©

Promotional period ends 1/13/2011. H&R Block Emerald Advance® line of credit, H&R Block Emerald Savings® and the H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard® are offered through H&R Block Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from MasterCard International Incorporated and are trademarks of HRB Innovations, Inc. Line of credit is subject to credit and underwriting approval. Fees apply. Products offered only at participating offices. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. Emerald Card product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,000,608, 6,189,787, 7,072,862, 7,127,425 and 7,177,829. ©2010 HRB Tax Group, Inc.

Pr M In on co

H & R BLOCK H & R BLOCK H & R BLOCK 317 Klein 12 S 2nd St W 127 E Front St Glasgow, MT 59230 Wolf Point, MT 59201 Malta, MT 59538 Phone: 406-228-8311 Phone: 406-653-3838 Phone: 406-654-1993

P

H A

N O

G A Q M E

T

A

DON’T WAIT FOR YOUR W-2. YOU COULD GET UP TO $1,000 TODAY WITH AN EMERALD ADVANCE®.

S

E

E M U X

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS $pare Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Sisters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Aaron’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Art’s Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Avon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B&L Cars & Top Dog Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bear Paw Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bearly Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Big Flat Meats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Big Sky Auto & Ag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bikini Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bing ‘n Bob’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Blaine County Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Branson Trucking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bullhook Health Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Central City RV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chinook Grille Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Computer Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Custom Collision Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 D&G Sports & Western . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Dan’s Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 DJ Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 E-1 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Equity Co-Op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Ezzie’s Wholesale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Farm Bureau Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fergus Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fireside Inn - Simms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 First Bank of Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 First Security Bank, Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fish Net Store / United Country Real Estate . . . . . . 8 Florea, Robert - Electrician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Flynn Realty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Forshee Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fort Belknap Casino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fort Benton Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Frontier Spas & Stoves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Glasgow Implement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Glasgow Stockyards, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Goodies Galore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Great Falls Antique Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gregoire Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gruszie Home Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 H&R Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Harlem Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Healing Grace Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Helmbrecht Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hi-Line Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Howard’s Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ideal Protein Weight Loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IGA Health Mart Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Image-N-That Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jamieson Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 JR’s Tackle Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Kitchen Designs by Lori. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Leon’s Buy & Sell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce 14 Lewistown Honda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lewistown Tire Factory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Master Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 McNair Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Missourri River Realty-Malta, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Moly’s Bone & Grind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Montana Grafix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Montana Grassland Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Montana Land Auction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Montana Mountainmen Antler Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Moodie Implement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 New Wine Christian Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Norman’s Ranchwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 North Central Auto Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Northern Montana Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Northern Prairie Auto Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Northstar Dodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Obie, Larry Dr., Optometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pacific Steel & Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pheasants Forever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Precision Auto Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Prewett Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 14 Public Drug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Punkin Doodles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rainbow Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Raymond James Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Red’s Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Richman Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 R-New Trading Post. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Scott’s Track-N-Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 26 Shore’s Floral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Snowy Mountain Ford/Jeep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 State Farm Insurance, Anthony Cammon, Agent. . . 5 Storfa’s Service Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sunset Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Swap Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sweet Medical Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sweet Temptations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The Apple Trolley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The Surplus Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Titan Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Torgerson’s LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Town House Inns - Havre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Turner General Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Used A Bit Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Walk-In Cupboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Western Drug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Westfeeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Will’s Office World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 21

Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

We hope you enjoy reading this newest feature in Tricia’s Trader.

You may agree, you may disagree with Dr. Kerns’ Ramblings, but you will always have something to discuss over dinner.

Call Your Dog

Five years ago, I titled this column “Ramblings…” to allow me to rein in and out of subject matters. As long as I remotely tie my points together at the end, everything fits. I have a word of caution concerning today’s column: Avid readers should take a deep seat. Infrequent readers should grab the saddle horn, and newbies best grab it with both hands because today I am jumping around. Here we go.

Let’s conduct a little demonstration: Wherever you are sitting, be it the kitchen, barn or shop, take a bite size piece of steak and hide it on the floor. Now, call your dog into the room. Grab the horn, while I spin to the right.

In the late ‘70s my older brother, Dana, was the lone rider in our Lodge Grass, Little Horn, and Lake Creek cow camps. This meant Dana and his dog, Cody, spent hundreds of days each year trailing cattle up, down, and sideways around the Big Horn Mountains. Cody was a loyal hand and it mattered not whether it was day or night, hot or cold, wet or dry, he was always ready to go. A working dog’s devotion to duty is inspiring and Dana and Cody were inseparable.

When I married in 1979, Dana was my best man, and he loaned me marital advice he learned during his solitary hours as a bachelor chasing cows through the timber with his dog. “Training a wife is like training a dog.

Love ‘em a little bit and beat the heck out of ‘em.” (Because he was single he was an expert at matters which didn’t pertain to him.) Three years later Dana married Alice so was able to personally apply his marital wisdom. It’s working perfectly. After 27 years of marriage, when Alice, yells “Sit” you best not be trapped between Dana’s backside and the ground or you could get squashed. Alice and Dana prove both old cowboys and old cow dogs can learn new tricks with minimal training. Grab the horn again; we’re going to spin to the left.

How long did it take your dog to find that piece of steak you hid under the throw rug by your kitchen table?

I’ll bet it was sniffed and snarfed before you reached the fifth paragraph of this column. Imagine what your old dog could do with professional training, and this brings me to my point: Heelers heel, retrievers retrieve, pointers point and border collies herd because of the instincts refined through hundreds of years of selective breeding. With training they can perform their duties flawlessly; a sight most Americans find inspiring to watch. As such, consider this: Because of their keen sense of smell, dogs can be trained to detect over 19,000 different combinations of explosives and are more reliable at finding bomb materials than all the techno gadgets ever produced. American forces use dogs extensively in Iraq. For $8,500 of training we can get a previously unemployed dog a job on the bomb-sniffing squad; not bad when compared to the expense of the ineffective TSA radiographic scanners costing $150,000 each.

Trained dogs walking on a leash through the hoards of passengers and luggage in America’s airports would be far more reliable and less offensive than whole body scanners or blue-gloved men probing your shorts for bombs.

Think about this: Dogs can’t profile. Wherever and whoever smells like explosives, triggers a reaction. No more TSA targeting of silver-haired Nanas so as to give the desired demographic data on inspection reports. Dogs go directly to the bombs.

If Alice can get my brother to sit on command after only 27 years, we certainly could train a legion of explosive sniffing canines to address our Read more of Krayton’s op-ed security needs…if it was truly about secuin his 350 page book, Ramblings of a rity, but it’s not. It’s Conservative Cow Doctor - a collection about conditioning. of published and unpublished articles End of column…all written about the life of a cowboy as it nicely tied together pertains to America’s freedom. like a package under Visit kraytonkerns.com to order the Christmas tree. your copy, available in softcover or hardcover signed editions.

For Sale: Steiger Panther II, 350 hp, new rebuilt Cummins, new clutch, air seeder ready, good condition. 1999 Buick Park Ave, new tires & brakes, loaded, 27mpg, very good condition. REM bale processor, round or square with grain kit. IHC TD14A w/hydrolic angle dozer, very good condition. 378-3147.

12-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................Tricia’s Trader 22

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! http://www.openclipart.org/people/gammillian/gift_03_line_art.svg

It’s the

SeaSon for

Giving

The 2nd Annual PPND Donation Drive begins November 26, 2010.

Overfelt Law Firm: C.L. Overfelt, Attorney has moved it’s Great Falls Office to Strain Building, Suite #514, 410 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401. Phone (406) 727-4600, Fax (406) 727-4609. Bankruptcy, work comp, personal injury, medical, hospital, social security disability.

12-II

From now thru Jan. 31st, 2011, we will be tracking the contributions made by those in our reading area.

Let’s beat last year’s numbers!

1 of 1

Last year at this time, Tricia’s Trader ran a feature on PPND (Pallido-Pontal-Nigral-Degeneration), also called “Newell’s Syndrome” due to its being traced back to a pioneer to Montana in the early 20th century, Chet Newell. Newell’s descendants still reside all across northern Montana, and about half of them carry the deadly and debilitating gene that takes many lives in their late 40s and early 50s. To read the original story, visit triciastrader.com.

11/13/2010 10:27 AM

This holiday season, please take a moment to contribute to either of these charitable organizations who support research of PPND and similar neurological illnesses.

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

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

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 23

AUCTION: Marian & Pat Horsley Estate and guest consignors Sat., Jan. 8, 2011, 10am Westgate Mall, Great Falls, MT. Featuring 300 pcs of Fenton glass, many NIB, Gibbson glass, antiques & collectibles. Burow’s Auction Service Inc. www. burowsauction.com for listing & photos or 727-0930. 12-II Hay For Sale: 300 Ton Alfalfa/ Grass Hay, NO RAIN 8 miles west of Malta. 357-3416. 12-II Misc. For Sale: Octagonal bumper style pool table w/poker table & lid that closes to make a complete table. Also, recliner & handmade plantstand. New baby boy & girl PJ’s. 378-1291. 12-II Tractor for Sale: Steiger Bearcat II for Sale! $5,200 OBO. Call 654-1509. 12-I

Have you ever sworn an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution?

Check out www.OathKeepers.org . 11-x

For Sale: 1970 Olds nado, runs good, 2 dr top, green, 157,000 $4,000 OBO. 724-7285.

Torohardmiles, 12-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 24

CRP Farm for Sale 960 total acres (+/- 881 CRP acres). Located 30 miles North of Joplin, MT. Listed @ $528,000. Call Janis Flynn Pyrak @ 265-7845 or 265-9400 or Larry G Martinson @ 390-1509..

12-II Tractor for Sale: Steiger Bearcat II for Sale! $5,200 OBO. Call 654-1509. 12-I Grain ed to bins. area...

For Sale: 366 engine, like new, only 5,000 miles. Asking $2,000. Call 379-2224. 5-II(x)

Bins Wanted: Wantbuy!

Used Grain Prefer Harlem/Savoy Call 654-4780. 12-I

Looking for some extra money or just the perfect Christmas present? We have for sale a complete DJ Package w/ optional enclosed Haulmark trailer. Everything from Peavey speakers, mixer, players, lights galore w/ effects, portable players, headphones and everything else you need! Call us at 7627162 Look for our ad in this issue of Tricia’s Trader. 12-I

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 25

For Sale: Hydraulic hoses, brand new, 4’ to 14’ w/ ends. Also used hoses. Cable clamps. New 30 gal. air compressor, twin cyl. New cond.

Call (406) 727-3456.

12-II For Sale: Set of grain trailers.

Lead is a 2010 Timpte 48’, 96w72h spread axle. Pup is a 2008 24’Frontier. Excellent condition. $65.000 OBO. 899-4152. 12-I

For Sale: 2007 Chevrolet Reg cab short box 4x4. Custom wheels, tonneau cover, custom bedliner. Leather. 8k miles. Call B&L Mechanics (406) 357-3101 or 2998. www.

BandLmechanics.com 12-II

Wanted: 16x24 grader or loader tire. Call 406-262-5008. 12-I Position Opening: Federally-funded community health center seeks Chief Financial Officer. Manage a budget of $1.7 million. Responsibilities include developing and managing essential business, information and operations support systems, budget development, analysis, financial reporting to Board of Directors and numerous State and Federal agencies.

Ability to manage high level of stress and numerous deadlines essential. Integrally involved in operational and strategic planning for clinic operations and management of resources to maximize results in the most cost effective manner. Manages all supply and equipment accounts and payroll, and oversees billing and collections.

Bachelor’s degree and three years experience. Please send resume and cover letter with references and salary expectations to Karen Bradway/CEO, Sweet Medical Center, P.O. Box 309, Chinook, MT 59523 NLT March 1, 2011. 12-I:2-II

All Skid Steer Attachments

Facllial Spe

5

%

Rock Buckets

Dozer Blades

Augers

Snow Blades

Bale Spears

OVER COST

Concrete Claws

Brush Grapples

Snow Push

Snow Blowers

PLUS Other Attachments!

1215 38th St N, Great Falls, MT • 406-453-1405

800-332-9818

titanmachinery.com

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................Tricia’s Trader 26

Help Wanted: Busy meat cutting business needs meat wrappers! Call for details.

379-2210 or 353-2677. 12-I

18.4% OUR ANALYSTS’ BEST PICKS® LIST HAS RETURNED AGAIN.

The average total return for the Raymond James Analysts’ Best Picks® list over the past 10 years is an impressive 18.4% versus just 4.0% for the S&P 500.* And now, the 2011 edition is available. It features the select stocks the award-winning Raymond James equity research team expects to produce superior results over the year ahead. It’s a list we’d like to share with you. Contact us today. LIFE WELL PLANNED.

Greg Dugdale

MALTA 654-2331

Branch Manager (websiteaddress.com) 115 1st Street

Havre, MT 59501

“I WANNA RIDE.” IT’S NEVER BEEN EASIER

ON ALL FOURTRAX® RANCHER® MODELS AS LOW AS

1.99%

FIXED APR

*

FOR 36 MONTHS ON APPROVED CREDIT

90-DAY NO PAYMENT OPTION AVAILABLE up to

$

700

bonus bucks ON SELECT MODELS**

SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS

honda.com

UTILITY ATVs ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR RIDERS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. BE A RESPONSIBLE RIDER. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. AND PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. OBEY THE LAW AND READ YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. *1.99% Fixed APR financing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $28.64 for each $1,000 financed. Offer good on all new and unregistered utility ATVs. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. 90-day deferred payment and 60-day deferred interest option available. **$700 Bonus Bucks valid on 2010 TRX420TE/TM models. Amounts differ on other models. Bonus Bucks redeemable only for purchase at dealer on purchase date. No cash value. Non-transferable. Redemption value is not to exceed $700. Offers end 12/31/10. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. FourTrax® and Rancher® are trademarks of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. ©2010 American Honda Motor Co. Inc. (10/10) 10-0857

Honda 2010 I WANNA RIDE ADMATS 112-HC-C-HO5679 4.25” x 7”

406-265-4340

Toll-Free: 888-219-8880

greg.dugdale@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com/gregdugdale

CPR Saves Lives! Certified Am. Heart Assoc. CPR/First Aid Instructor will do classes for anyone needing certification, including bus drivers, day care providers, etc. Call 379-2520. x

*Annual average Analysts’ Best Picks total return performance (18.4%) versus the comparable S&P 500 performance (4.0%), for 2001 through the close of December 2, 2010. On a total return basis with performance averaged as if an equal dollar allocation were made to each stock at the beginning of the period and held until 12/31 of the following year.

Since 2001, a total of 114 stocks have been recommended through this list. Of this total, 75 advanced and 39 declined within the recommended holding period. The holding period for each year’s list is approximately 55 weeks from the inception date to 12/31 of the following year.

An investor would incur commissions (and interest charges if transacted in a margin account) to act upon these recommendations.

The results presented should not and cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance. Individual results will vary and transaction costs related to investing in these stocks will affect overall performance. There is no assurance that the list will achieve the results expected and investors may incur profits or losses. The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks and is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. A complete record of all Analysts’ Best Picks since 2001 is available upon request. ©2010 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC 10-BDMKT-0453c-ICD MM/RW 12/10

For Sale: Great starter home!

3 bedroom 1 bath home located on a corner lot with a modern kitchen, a big fenced yard, patio, large insulated single car garage and is near the high school. Malta, Asking $89,000 (109FJ6) 406-654-2273. 12-II

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 27

Wanted: 93 to 97 Dodge Intrepid with 3.3 ltr. engine (not Mitsubishi), no junk, must be in running condition! 467-2566. 12-I

Custom Harvesting 2011: Plan ahead - TMC Farms & Custom Harvesting is taking custom harvesting acres for 2011. Central and North Central Montana area. Local producers, late model equipment and many references. Call Kirby Berlin at 406-217-3514 or Clinton Berlin at 406-2173488 to schedule your acres or for more info.

12-II:6-I Wanted: New Avon Representatives! Free Training and Support. Startup 10.00. Great products, Great prices, Great company! Join a company that empowers women to be Independent and professional all the while having fun and making friends. Contact Karen Cleveland 866-467-8813/ kc-n-crew@bresnan.net. 12-I

December 15, 2010............................................................... Volume VIII Issue 24............................................................................ Triciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trader 28