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CONTENTS:

Classifieds, Classifieds, EVERYWHERE! Pg.

Advertising Info............... 10 Bill’s Food Corner............11 Comm. Loyalty Page...... 21 Conservative Cow Dr...... 19 Cowboy Poetry by............ 5 Fred Liese Dave Says...................... 16 “Laugh Lines”...................11 “Money Talks” Financial Column.......................... 7 Realty Section.................. 8 Rodeo Roundup............. 13 Subscriptions.................. 10 “Things to Know”.............. 4 Thanks for reading TRICIA’S TRADER! See pg 11 to place an ad!

Classified Rates: Classified, $10 up to 8 lines $1 per line each add’l 13 lines maximum. $5 bold, $5 boxed Runs two issues.

The next issue of Tricia’s Trader will be distributed Wed., December 19, 2012.

Ad Submission DEADLINE is Wed., December 12th at 9am.

For Sale: Craftsman 10 inch table saw $115.00 and Craftsman 6 inch jointer with stand and motor $130.00 406-799-9926 12-II

Collector: Guns, Ammo, 406-799-9926

Buying Knives.

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For Sale: Whispering Winds: A History of the Big Flat 750 page hardcover book celebrating Turner, Montana’s centennial.

Get your copy today for only $100. Visit www. turnermontana.us or call Edward Snider at 406-353-2934. x Ladies Night: All Seasons Home Center in Glasgow is having Ladies Night, Dec. 6th, 7pm-8:30pm. In-store demonstrations, discounts, refreshments, hand massages, and lots of door prizes. 12-I For Sale: 1999 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4. Lariat package, all power options, rebuilt tranny and motor 2 yrs ago. Auto, V-10, good 10-ply tires, receiver hitch, red in color.

Bucket front seats are rough. $6,200 OBO, located in Great Falls. 406-403-5700.

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Dec. 2012 & Jan., 2013: ADULT ED CLASSES, sponsored by Big Flat Community Grain Bin, Inc., Turner, MT. For a full schedule visit www. turnermontana.us or call 379-2243.

Dec. 25, 2012: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Jan. 1, Tue.: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Jan. 5th., Sat.: The Bridal Journey, Heritage Inn, Great Falls, Doors Open at 10AM. Thurs. nights.: CRIBBAGE! 7pm. Come and play OR learn to play. Sweet Grass Lodge, Chester, Montana.

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: 2008 John Deere 850D utility vehicle. Top, windshield, & winch. Only 70 hours on it! Call Red's Auto Electric, Havre, (406) 265-9595. 12-I Wanted: Massey Harris tractor attachments, tools, advertising items and manuals, good running engine to fit MH 30. 406-799-9926 12-II

Family Matters in Malta has something for everyone. Stylish clothes for all, affordable prices and great sales. 32 S. 1st East, Malta. 654-1900. 12-I

Kirkwood Funeral Home 654-1132

Serving Northern MT from Malta

Water Wells and Pump Systems: Call Krass Farms Drilling Division. Lorin 406-379-2585 or Harlan 379-2505.

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Photo courtesy Meryl Rygg McKenna, Lewistown News-Argus.

COWBOY POETRY BY H. FRED LIESE Fred Liese makes his home at the edge of Black Coulee near Turner, Montana.

Raised on the Big Flat, he finds plenty of “inspiration” in the people and things around him every day, and Fred’s brand of entertainment has earned him a large following throughout the US and Canada.

Merry Christmas to You!

In light of the approaching holiday season, we decided to dust off a poem from the “archives” that we feel says it best and not nearly often enough: Thank you to our soldiers!

Protecting 24/7 It’s the tenth of December And Trish will be calling The day of her deadline Soon will be falling.

I keep them in prayer And I keep them in thought For their total commitment Can never be bought.

So I dug through the junk And I found me a pen On an old envelope’s Where this story begins.

But wherever they’re stationed They offer the proof, Why it’s safe to land reindeer Up there on the roof.

While some dream of Santa Out there on his sleigh With a certainty reindeer Are coming their way…

My thoughts are all tuned In another direction To those far away And for needed protection.

For while I’m making my way Through the wintertime chores, I give thought to our soldiers Out fighting the wars.

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~Fred Liese Tricia’s Trader, © 2008, 2012

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12-I For Sale: Like new Mobility Scooter and Lift and Carry platform to fit a receiver hitch. 406-799-9926.

12-II For Sale: ‘73 Lincoln Continental Mark IV, exc. cond., strong 460 engine. '80 F150 4x4 rough shape/runs $750 OBO: '95 F150 Ext cab 4x4 exc. cond. $5,500 OBO. Chevy 1/2 ton regular 4x4, runs, $1,000 OBO. Call 654-7794. 12-II

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Money Talks

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

The PosT-elecTion AgendA

Today’s post-election political landscape looks a lot like the pre-election political landscape--President Obama will be working with a Democratically controlled Senate, and a Republican-controlled House of Representatives for a minimum of two more years. The issues haven’t really changed, either. What has changed, though, is the amount of time left to deal with these issues. With little time to act, the stakes are high.

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the big issues that need to be addressed.

expiring tax provisions

With the “Bush tax cuts” (extended for an additional two years by legislation passed in 2010) set to sunset at the end of 2012, federal income tax rates are scheduled to jump up in 2013. We’ll go from six federal tax brackets (10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, and 35%) to five (15%, 28%, 31%, 36%, and 39.6%). The maximum rate that applies to long-term capital gains will generally increase from 15% to 20%. And while the current lower long-term capital gain tax rates now apply to qualifying dividends, starting in 2013, dividends will once again be taxed as ordinary income.

other breaks go away in 2013 as well: • • • • •

The temporary 2% reduction in the Social Security portion of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payroll tax, in place for the last two years, is scheduled to expire at the end of 2012.

Estate and gift tax provisions will change significantly (reverting to 2001 rules). For example, the amount that can generally be excluded from estate and gift tax drops from $5.12 million in 2012 to $1 million in 2013, and the top tax rate increases from 35% to 55%.

Itemized deductions and dependency exemptions will once again be phased out for individuals with high adjusted gross incomes (AGIs).

The earned income tax credit, the child tax credit, and the American Opportunity (Hope) tax credit all revert to old, lower limits and less generous rules.

Individuals will no longer be able to deduct student loan interest after the first 60 months of repayment.

Additionally, lower alternative minimum tax (AMT) exemption amounts (the AMT-related provisions actually expired at the end of 2011) mean that there will be a dramatic increase in the number of individuals subject to AMT when they file their 2012 federal income tax returns in 2013.

There seems to be a general willingness to extend many expiring provisions. The sticking point, however, has centered on whether lower tax rates and other tax breaks get extended for all, or only for individuals earning $200,000 or less (households earning $250,000 or less). Recent posturing has indicated that compromise might be achieved by extending the lower tax rates for all, but increasing tax revenue by limiting the deductions available to high-income households.

Automatic spending cuts, or “sequestration”

The failure of the deficit reduction supercommittee to reach agreement back in November 2011 automatically triggered $1.2 trillion in broad-based spending cuts over a multiyear period beginning in 2013 (the formal term for this is “automatic sequestration”). The cuts are to be split evenly between defense spending and nondefense spending, and are projected to equal about $109 billion in 2013 (Source: Office of Management and Budget, “OMB Report Pursuant to the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-155),” September 14, 2012). Although Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare benefits are exempt, and cuts to Medicare provider payments cannot be more than 2%, most discretionary programs including education, transportation, and energy programs will be subject to the automatic cuts.

As with the expiring tax breaks, new legislation is required to avoid the automatic cuts. But while it’s difficult to find anyone who believes that the across-the-board cuts are a good idea, there’s been no consensus on what to do. The challenge for political leaders will be to come up with a more palatable set of cost saving measures, or an alternate deficit reduction plan.

The debt ceiling

While it hasn’t received the same level of attention given to the expiring tax provisions and the automatic spending cuts, there’s another problem looming--the government is running out of money again. The federal government will likely hit its borrowing limit (currently set at approximately $16.4 trillion) sometime before the end of the year, although certain “extraordinary measures” can be implemented to allow the government to meet its obligations into early 2013. (Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets Matthew Rutherford November 2012 Quarterly Refunding Statement, October 31, 2012.)

It was a little over a year ago that the last debt ceiling impasse led to the creation of the deficit reduction supercommittee and, ultimately, the imposition of the automatic cuts described above. It remains to be seen whether a new debt ceiling increase is included as part of a larger agreement encompassing the expiring tax provisions and impending spending cuts, or whether it is debated on its own.

This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. This information is not intended as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any security referred to herein. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2012.

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Looking for that durable long lasting balebed, flatbed, bale handler, carry all, call Smith Repair, 954-2564, your local Krogman dealer located in Roy and Malta.

Manufacturing the best quality since 1989. 11-II:1-II For Sale: Goldendoodle pupscute & cuddly. Why not give a best friend for Christmas! 2 black females-3 black males.

Some with white accents. Ready now. ACHA & CKC registered. $550. Possible delivery. (406) 538-3803 Lewistown. 12-II Searching for something?

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10-II:2-II Saddles: Pete Verbeck/Miles City. Fully carved 14" seat, 14" swells, 4" Cantle, single flat plate rigging. Beautiful!!

Tex Tan fully carved/padded seat, 15 1/2" seat. Great Shape!! Good Used Ranch Saddles. 228-9479 12-I For Sale: 2012 CRP hay for sale. Big rounds.

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View the bulls prior to the sale at Hould Feedlot, 6.5 miles West of Malta on Wagner Hwy 363.

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Bill’s Food

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Successful Ice Fishing

Two men have been sitting out on a lake all day long ice fishing. One has been having no luck at all, while the other has been pulling fish after fish out of his hole in the ice.

The man having no luck finally leans over and asks the other what his secret is.

“Mmmmm mmm mm mmm mmmm mmm mmm,” is the reply.

“I’m sorry, what did you say?”

“Mmmmm mmm mm mmm mmmm mmm mmm,” the successful fisherman repeats.

“I’m sorry, I still didn’t understand you.”

The man spits something into his hand and says very clearly, “You’ve got to keep your worms warm.”

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For Sale: Oak trimmed couch, like new. Aluminum ladders, tall and short. Nice set of wooden, beveled stairs for RV or mobile home with landing, railing, very well made. Oak entertainment center, can accommodate 32” or larger flat screen. Like new 10x12 area rug, very nice. Call (509) 6901477, located in Havre. 12-II

Dig right in to our newest regular guest column! Bill Hake invites you to test his recipes and his theories and tell us what you think. And he takes “requests”!

Holiday Season

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I’m Johnny come lately on these instructions for holiday eating, but I just received them in an email myself. You must realize these instructions are only to be applied from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. When the New Year is here your thoughts must turn to new resolutions for losing that weight you put on over the holidays.

1. If you see lots of fresh vegetables on the buffet you will instantly realize your hostess has no knowledge of “ Holiday ” eating. I would leave immediately and go next door where they might be serving rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can, this is the only time of year it’s available. It doesn’t matter that it has 100,000 calories per oz. the holiday season will be over before you know it.

3. If there is gravy available use it, put it on your potatoes, your dressing, your turkey, use plenty, it might be gone by the time you come back for seconds.

4. Ask if the mashed potatoes were made with cream, if not skip them and take more dressing. After all mashed potatoes made with plain milk would be like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

5. You should fast for at least a day before going to a party over the holidays, after all the whole point of going is to eat someone else’s food for free.

6. If you find something on the buffet that’s especially good position your self close to it and don’t move, that way it won’t look so obvious when you reach for forth’s and fifth’s.

7. As far as deserts are concerned, it’s ok to take more than one of each kind, that’s why they make so many different kinds, so you can try all of them.

8. If they have fruit cake ask if it has been soaked in a good expensive brandy. If not avoid it, after all a guy has to have some standards.

9. If you don’t feel miserable when you get up from the table you haven’t been paying attention. Go back through the list one more time and see if you can’t get it right. But hurry, the holiday season doesn’t last all year.

10. One final tip, don’t exercise during the holiday season as you will need all your strength to circle the buffet table carrying a heavy plate of food. There will be plenty of time to exercise after the holidays are over.

It is possible you might not be invited back to next year’s holiday party, so use your own judgment when applying these rules. However, regardless of what else you do, I wouldn’t leave the party until the supply of eggnog has been completely exhausted. Also, keep a record of who served the best holiday food (especially the eggnog) so you’ll know where to start next year.

Remember, we will share any good holiday recipes you send to bhake@mtintouch.net or Bill’s Food Corner, PO Box 81, Turner, MT 59542.

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For Sale: 2009 1-ton Chevrolet LT 6 liter automatic with BALE BED. Call Duane Sparks Chevrolet, (406) 535-3455.

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For Sale: 2009 Yamaha snowmobile, FX Nitro MTX, new condition. Has only 2.7 miles on it. 406-292-3303 or 8452584. Located in Joplin. 12-I

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1BR, 1 bath. Lewistown. $15K walk in tub/shower as seen on TV. Next to elevator for easy access. Senior citizen bus comes daily for transportation. Warm environment with caring neighbors. Formerly used

by Mother who has passed away. $99K. OWNER WILL FINANCE. 406-366-9070 or 208-443-2482. 11-II:1-I Under New Management: MX MOTEL, Chester, Montana.

Clean rooms, reasonable prices, courteous staff. The BEST PLACE to stay between Kremlin and Shelby! Call 406-759-7165 for reservations.

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For Sale: RARE KNIVES Large Selection RUANA CASE XX ~ SCHRADE Hard - to - find USA-made Old Timer & Uncle Henry WE ALSO BUY KNIVES Big Sky Images & Collectibles Havre Holiday Village Mall ~~~~~(406)399-6522~~~~~

x For Sale: Used oilfield pipe, rods, cable & guard rail. New HDPE pipe. Engineered bridges for pivots, vehicles, walking & ATV. Clips & post caps. Toll free (866)683-7299 or (406)4537299, BIG SKY PIPE AND DESIGN, Great Falls. Call TODAY and ask for our free catalog. VISIT US ONLINE http://bigskypipeandsupply. com/html.

10-I:3-II For Sale: 1950 Dodge Powerwagon axles, 5.83 gears, lock right lockers, disc brakes; good radiator for 1950 B2PW (metal); custom one piece 16" x 10" steel wheels, fit Powerwagon axles. Price neg. on all, could deliver to Chinook area. (406) 263-0813. 12-I

Cabin Café in Saco, formerly known as OB’s, has a new number 527-3353. Hours are 6am-3pm, Mon-Sat. 11-I:1-I

For Sale: RV ANTIFREEZE just in time for WINTER! Big Sky Auto & Ag, 29 McNamara Avenue, Big Sandy, 406-378-2171. 12-I

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See Lewistown HondaPolaris-Kawasaki for a large selection of used ATVs and motorcycles. Call 1-800-8230226 or visit our web site at w w w. l e w i s t o w n h o n d a . com 11-I:3-II For Sale: '93 Big Foot overhead camper with AC, fully contained, 9.5 ft. long $5,000. Will deal. 200 ton of hay, big square bales and round available. The price is right. Call 383-4440 or 390-2466. 12-I For Sale: 400+/- total acres that include 236+ acres of irrigated farm ground and 163+ acres of grazing land. Small shop building, electricity and stock well! Near Bowdoin, BLM and Nelson Reservoir.

Asking $325,000 (261SW6) 406-654-2273, www. missouririverrealty.com 12-I For Sale: 8 ft custom built snow rotary blower on a Massey chassie, 130hp hydrostat drive; Cushman Tracster hydrostat drive with 6 ft angle blade; H.D. 5 AC track loader.

Call 406-873-4780.

12-II WEIGHT LOSS THAT WORKS! No gimmicks, shakes, bars or powders Looking to lose 20 pounds, shed inches and keep it off?

Real Time Coaching, used and created by Chris Powell of Biggest Loser Weight Loss. 12 Weeks to a new you. Guaranteed! Call or text for information 403-512-3965. 6-I:12-II In Time for Christmas: Brand NEW small 12" saddle.

Double rigging, quilted seat, fully basket stamped, covered stirrups, ready for Christmas.

Call 357-3608.

12-II For Sale: 200 winter wheat straw bales. Certified weed free. We load, you haul. $15/bale or $45/ton. Call Dan (406) 376-3143 or cell 390-2572 or Leon 3723176 or cell 799-4817. 12-II

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DAVE SAYS: Who Is Dave Ramsey?

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestsellers – The Total Money Makeover, Financial Peace Revisited and More Than Enough. In them, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others.

Dear Dave,

Our son is graduating from high school next spring. We’ve saved cash to pay for his first year of college, and we have enough in mutual funds to pay for another semester. When should we pull out the money to use for his education? ~Denise Dear Denise,

I wouldn’t touch the money until right before you write the checks. However, I don’t want you to follow my advice just because I said so. My mutual funds have made a little more than 16 percent this year. If they stay at that pace, or if they make just 10 percent during the first part of 2013, I’d want it to just sit there a while longer. Why not let the power of compound interest do its thing and make you as much money as possible?

The biggest question is what are you going to do for cash after the first three semesters?

Your son needs to make sure he’s working summers, and maybe even part-time during school, in order to fuel his education. And neither of you should borrow money to make it happen. You guys have gotten him off to a great start. So if he does his part there’s no reason for either of you to go into debt for his college degree! ~Dave Dear Dave,

If someone is following your plan, and they experience a health crisis, should they stop putting money into their debt snowball? ~Dave Dear Dave,

Absolutely! When you’re stuck in the middle of an emergency you always push the pause button on your Total Money Makeover and save as much as you can.

Think of it this way. Cash is your umbrella when it rains, and you never know just how bad the storm will be or how long it will last. Even if you have great health insurance, you’re likely to end up paying a chunk out of pocket in situations like this. That’s why it’s important to have a big pile of cash on hand.

Remember, things like this are often just a bump in the road. They can be expensive, but taking care of important issues doesn’t have to mean giving up on taking control of your finances.

Take care of immediate issues with yourself or your family first. Then, come back when things are better and pick up where you left off on your Total Money Makeover! ~Dave

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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For Sale: Nestled in the Little Rocky Mountains and complete with enough room for your horses. Oversized attached garage, wood shed and deck with amazing views!

Zortman, Asking $170,000 (139RA6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 12-II

66 Ranch Red Angus

For Sale: Double Bull Archery Hunting Blind For Sale! For Christmas, it's just $320.00, (regularly $399!)

Call John at JR's Tackle, (406) 353-4850 or 2478.

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Bim & Janas Strauser Havre MT 406-394-3519 66ranch@mtintouch.net Sons of Bold Edition, Full Throttle & Sakic

www.66ranch.com SEE THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE: Kawasaki, Polaris, Honda and Yamaha. Sports City Cyclery, 101 57th St S, Great Falls, 406-727-8566.

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For Sale: 46 Black Bred Heifers

Ultrasound to calve March 20 – April 10th Bred to Calving Ease 66 Ranch Red Angus Bulls Vaccinated & Backpoured

406-394-3519 66 Ranch

WANTING TO 1950's model belt vibrating cellulite Willing to make offer. call 406-355-4263

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Ramblings of a Conservative Cow Doctor

by Krayton Kerns, DVM, State Rep. HD 58

We hope you enjoy reading this 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.

Free-Falling off the Fiscal Cliff “What could possibly go wrong?” I asked. Doctor Dennis did not grow up a ranch kid, so pregnancy testing a small group of my cows would give him valuable experience. Because I also needed a trailer load of horses hauled from my place back to Montana for an upcoming elk hunting trip, sending Dennis killed two birds with one stone. (For leftists, whose reality has been warped

by Walt Disney, the previous is a figure of speech and no birds were actually killed in the composition of this column.) To speed my exit for elk hunting once Dennis returned, I loaded camp gear in my pickup and trailer the evening before he went preg-checking.

Six inches of light, fluffy snow fell during the night, and the countryside appeared so peaceful the morning I hooked to my gooseneck trailer. I drove to the clinic, tossed Dennis my keys and he headed to Wyoming.

Around lunchtime, I walked across the parking lot and noticed strange marks in the snow following my trailer. The track led all the way home, so I figured a rubber mat must be slipping under the rear trailer gate. “No biggie; so I will lose a trailer mat,” I thought.

Forty miles east of Laurel and finally on dry pavement, Dennis was making great time before a Montana Department of Transportation employee pulled him over. Passing motorists had reported sparks shooting from under the trailer, so Dennis and Charlie, the state employee, crawled under the trailer to investigate. Noticing the distinct odor of propane, they discovered the shiny skeleton of an empty 30 pound propane tank trapped between the trailer axles.

Apparently, a full propane tank rolled out the back of my pickup when I hitched to the trailer. As I pulled forward, the propane tank popped under the slightly higher first axle before becoming trapped in front of the second axle. On the snow packed roads, the tank happily rolled along as if enjoying a leisurely Sunday drive. Lucky for all, especially Dennis, the tank valve broke off early in its joy ride thereby releasing all the propane prior to the dry asphalt grinding the tank into a shower of sparks. Can you imagine explaining to your employer how you were driving down the road minding your own business and the horse trailer “just blew up?” The cause of the problem would not be found at the scene of the explosion; the mistake was made two hours earlier and 40 miles to the west.

This brings me to my point.

News outlets are warning of America’s “fiscal

cliff.” Just like the propane tank trapped between the axles, the mistake leading us off the fiscal cliff happened much, much earlier. For the first 125 years, the US Constitution successfully limited federal government power.

However, in 1913 the “Sixteenth Amendment” empowered government to collect disproportionate amounts of income taxes from wealthier Americans to redistribute to large numbers of voters. Taking from the few to give to the many is pure Marxism, but for the next 99 years no one cared. The populace demanded their free stuff.

Over the decades, different administrations tweaked this new power.

President Roosevelt committed American seniors into dependency with Social Security. (Although it is funded with payroll rather than income taxes, it is still founded on the redistributive tenets of Marxism.) President Johnson’s Great Society brought Medicare and Medicaid, while President Bush’s compassionate conservatism created Medicare prescription drug benefits. Finally, as the death nail in the coffin of American liberty, President Obama gave us Obamacare.

America is $16 trillion in debt and borrowing 46 cents of every dollar it spends, so our transformation is nearly complete. President Obama’s new America has three classes of citizens with the producer class enslaved by debt and the nonproducers enslaved by dependency. Only the ruling class will have the freedom and means to spend Christmas in Hawaii.

The Democrats warn inadequate taxation caused this, so they adamantly refuse to cut spending. The establishment Republicans claim even though our debt was caused by excessive spending, they will compromise with the Democrats—they always have and always will. Forget 2013, America dropped over the fiscal cliff 99 years ago and we are still falling.

Promises, 578 Living Water Court, Malta has many distinctive gifts available, real flame fire places, soda makers, too much to mention.

Come on in and check out all your options. 654-2380, open 7am-6pm.

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Blades hair, nail and day spa welcomes you for all your pampering needs, specializing in massage and 24hr. tanning.

Come see us at 4 S. 1st St. W. in Malta, 654-5585. 11-II

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For Sale: Completely remodeled stick built 3 bedroom 1 ½ bath house that is ready to move to your home site! New flooring and sheet rock in every room. Asking $50,000 (114SJ6) 406-654-2273 missouririverrealty.com 12-II For Sale: Heritage Hill Lot 9A in desireable Heritage Hills.

All improved with sewer and water to curb stop. Electric and Gas available to lot.

Offered By: Red Foxx Real Estate (406)228-2525. 12-II We are Losers! Find out how you can be a loser too.

Call Go Figure HiLine Style today! (406) 759-SLIM (7546).

Serving Havre to Shelby!!! 11-II:1-I

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Get your Snapfish or Inkubook Photobooks from Kimmel Kreations. Visit our website www.kimmel-kreations.com.

Hard cover or Soft cover, as many pages as you like. Simple and easy to order. Get prints made also! Call and let us help you! 379-2377. x

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Small Businesses...Keeping Montana Strong!

Just like “It takes a community to raise a child”, it takes small businesses to strengthen a community. Without loyal communityminded businesses, many Montana towns would be nothing more than a happy memory. These dedicated companies consistently provide jobs, industry, donations and volunteer services to the patrons who support them. They know that without a healthy economy in their town, their own companies will suffer, so they give back faithfully....When you see them be sure to say, “Thanks!”

Supporting the communities we work in...

Kimmel Kreations~Tricia’s Trader

MULTI-CITY: Ezzie’s Wholesale

Readers of “Tricia’s Trader” often ask how their favorite publication was born. As requested, here is “the rest of the story”, as Paul Harvey would say.

Tricia’s life took a major shift in 1999 when a desire to attend veterinary school changed HARLEM: to marriage and a move from Chinook to the even smaller community of Turner. Tricia Richman Insurance discovered quickly that there was a need in the area for someone to handle small print and design jobs. She began to offer those services on a small scale and in 2003 reserved a booth LEWISTOWN: space at the Montana Seed Show to present herself to more of the area’s residents.

Snowy Mountain Motors “It was a gradual evolution from a little quick-print shop to what I have today,” answers Lewistown Rental Tricia when asked to explain the company’s roots. “The night before the Seed Show, I had the brainstorm to start a classifieds publication,” she continues. “Tricia’s Trader” with puzzles, Duane Sparks Chevrolet classifieds, short stories and display ads, was born. In 2005, she stopped working for the school to stay home with her kids and took her business full-scale. “I did everything myself until about CHINOOK: 2008 when it just grew too big,” says Tricia. She hired on help and the company has blossomed Jamieson Motors to approximately nine amazing people who do everything from advertising sales to graphic American Garage, LLC design to marketing consulting. “Anymore you can do business anywhere in the world with the technology we have,” Tricia remarked.

TURNER: One main objective for Tricia’s company is that “family comes first.” “Many of my team Reed’s Ag Enterprises ~ Tricia Kimmel, Owner are mothers with young children and it’s great for them to have the flexibility to work around Turner Supply their personal obligations,” emphasizes Tricia. “Moms are some of the most dedicated and talented people you can hire, and they already have the most important job in the world--raising their kids.”

HAVRE: Expanding on the “family” concept even further, Tricia finds great help in extended family members--both hers and the North Star Dodge families of her current employees. “Right now, I have the pleasure of doing business with my sister, Heather Brabson DePriest Custom Collision Repair [of Chinook] who owns and operates the web design company Montana Grafix, as well as my cousin, Lindsey Buhmann Steyee [recently relocated to Maryland], who has been doing great ad design for me since November of 2008. Additionally, I owe a Havre Muffler & Brake huge thank you to Blaine and Joette Warburton for raising such a fine bunch of daughters; all three of them contribute to our daily success in some way.” Wendy Warburton, who also serves as State Representative for House District 34, came to work Havre Ready Mix, Inc.~ Baltrusch Construction, Inc. as an Advertiser’s Advocate for Kimmel Kreations in April of ‘08. Wendy has been a big part of the success Tricia’s Trader has experienced. Julie Warburton has been freelance writing since August of 2010 for the publication, authoring a regular column, ~Havre Sand & Gravel, Inc. “Rodeo Roundup” as well as contributing for many of the Community Spotlights. Amy Warburton Skryja joined the team in Pacific Steel & Recycling October 2011 doing ad sales, and most recently began in Social Media and Customer Relations.

It takes a full team of dedicated people to bring each issue of Tricia’s Trader together. Laurie Harvey came on board in Tilleman Motor Co. September 2011; her expertise and knowledge of the industry make her a valuable addition. Born and raised in Louisiana, Laurie followed her husband Bill’s job to Gildford, Montana and they haven’t looked back. Julie Lundstrom Snellman is a talented RUDYARD: ad designer for the team since April ‘12, in addition to raising two-year old twins. Julie and her husband Jason recently moved McNair Furniture “home” to Malta from the Bozeman area to be near Julie’s family. Another Malta native, Jamie Jones works as the Advertisers’ MALTA: Advocate for the Eastern portion of the Tricia’s Trader reading area. She splits her time between her daycare service, working for Radio Shack Malta Tricia’s Trader, and raising a family of 4 children with her husband Matt. Behind the scenes more magic happens, thanks to the efforts of two in-office ladies. Linda Johnson Hutton came on board as the bookkeeper in April of 2009 and handles various First State Bank other duties in office management for Kimmel Kreations, LLC. In April of 2010, Valerie Dahl Van Voast joined the team as a Layout Designer, having worked remotely in similar capacities with other out-of-state companies. This list doesn’t include a Great Northern Hotel & Restaurant ~ Maltana Motel complex network of individuals who help distribute Tricia’s Trader to readers each issue.

All of this growth in recent years created a few bumps in the road...it isn’t easy to gather such a fine group of individuals Crossroads Coffee ~ together. The entire team buys into the company mission: “At Tricia’s Trader, we strive to help Montana businesses prosper, Feigel Photo to reflect our region’s unique Montana culture, and to ultimately strengthen and enhance our communities.” The coming year promises to be one of the best the company has seen to date as the services offered by Kimmel Kreations and Tricia’s Trader Liquor Haven ~ Travel Haven expand even further to serve its’ advertisers better than ever before. “I am beyond excited about our newest benefits for our clients,” Tricia says. “Our Interactive Online Edition has loads of possibilities for our advertisers as we work to increase Mint Bar their online presence simply with an ad in our paper. We have the ability to increase a business’ own search rankings just by advertising in our print publication, and we plan to implement social media options as well. All of these benefits are a free bonus R & G Feeds included in the regular ad rate.”

HINSDALE: “As we continue to grow, we wish to thank the businesses across Montana who have contributed to our success. We are Stoughie’s Bar & Grill here for you and THANKS to you.”

WOLF POINT: Northern Prairie Auto Sales

2000 Country Club Road, Turner, Montana 59542 • 406-379-2377

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For Sale: 300 Red Angus heifers.

Moderate frame, excellent condition. AI'd to OCC MODERATE 874 M, cleaned up with Reid Ranch calving ease bulls.

Ultra-sounded for short calving period, can winter through Feb. Call Wilbur, 406-768-7013. 12-I Come to Art's Furniture and Carpet, 126 Central Ave. S., Malta. Furniture, flooring and window treatments for any and all rooms in the house!

406-654-2251.

11-II:1-II We Buy Antiques! One item or a household, give us a call!

Virgelle Mercantile, celebrating 100 years in 2012. 1-800426-2926 or 378-3110. 12-I

WORK FROM HOME*PART TIME*: Looking to expand distribution of a revolutionary nutritional discovery. Part Time Potential: $1,000 - $2,000 per month. Commission only.

Call or text for information, 403-512-3965.

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For Sale: Front street location with 10,008+/- sq.ft. of business space and unlimited possibilities. Owner is willing to carry contract to qualified buyer. Malta, Asking $120,000 (296SP6) 406-654-2273, MissouriRiverRealty.com 12-I

Stretch's Pizza in Malta has the variety of great tasting food to make everyone happy. Our banquet room is available for any occasion, and for those who have everyting, we have gift cards. 140 S. 1 E., Malta.

406-654-1229.

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Ranch/Contact

Come to Western Styles salon in Malta for hair, nails and tanning. We carry Iso, Matrix, Hempz, Paul Mitchell, Kenra, tea tree, Crew, Joico, and China glaze products. 654-2072. 11-II:1-II

Red Angus 66 Ranch Private Treaty Havre MT 406-394-3519, www.66ranch.com

TREE SALES: 2 size spades, large tree moving, shelter belt thinning, relocating.

Serving the Triangle area for 38 years!!! Call Dave today!

Transa-Tree, Great Falls, (406)788-2182.

9-II:12-I For Sale: Great US Hwy 2 location on the edge of Front St., Saco. This lot also includes a Montana State liquor license and bar inventory. Asking $27,500 (113KJ6) 406-654-2273 www. missouririverrealty.com 12-I ASAT Camo is now available at JR's Tackle Shop in Harlem!

Montana company based out of Anaconda. Call (406) 353-4850 or 2478. 11-II:1-I

Sale Date:

Milk River Co-op in Malta and Chinook have a wide variety of Muck Boots in stock. Great gift for anyone; Malta 6542022, Chinook 357-2280. 12-I

Having a sale? List it here.

Call your Advertiser Advocate to find out how. 800-756-1817 or visit www.triciastrader.com.

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Make a difference in a child’s life this Christmas season.

Visit www. sarahscovenanthomes. blogspot.com to learn more about how you can help build a home for an abandoned child with special needs in India.

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Before auction day, you need the

Spring 2013 Auction Guide.

Every year, more farmers are choosing Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to conduct their farm auctions. Showcase your agricultural equipment & real estate in our Summer 2013 Auction Guide and maximize your exposure.

The deadline to be included is February 7, 2013.

Call your local representative today for a free, no hassle, proposal: Chris Gellner – Agricultural Territory Manager North Dakota & Northern South Dakota cgellner@rbauction.com or 701.388.8200 800.491.4494

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For the Sheep Rancher at Heart: Immaculately restored sheepwagon with all the amenities of camping.

Camp in rustic style! Asking $9,500. Located in Minnesota, delivery will be arranged.

Call 406-379-2512. x Malta Tire is ready to help you with all your automotive repairs and tractor tire repairs.

Malta Tire, Hwy 2 West, Malta.

406-654-2120.

10-I:12-II ATTENTION LEWISTOWN READERS: Someone in your town is stealing your Tricia's Traders! We are offering a reward for information leading to the identity of the individual or individuals who are removing the bulk bundles of Tricia's Trader from their drop location. Until the publication is distributed, the bundles remain property of Kimmel Kreations, LLC and theft of such is punishable by law.

We appreciate your help! x

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

For Sale: Puppies! RottweilerWeimaraner cross puppies for sale, only 3 left! Excellent family dogs, excellent guard dogs, make great bird dogs for pheasant hunters--they have webbed feet, highly intelligent and beautiful! Call for details (406)423-7777. 12-II

1 Chronicles 16:8 New International Version (NIV)

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

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Live by faith, not by sight.

Thank you to one and all for your support in the past, may 2013 be a blessed year.

Zero Montana Hatchery: Specializing in chickens, ducks, geese and guineas. 1261 W. Old Hwy 10, Terry, MT. Call 406-852-4282. 7-I:6-II

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For Sale: 8 yr old Reg. For Sale: 50 head of Black TB Broodmare, bred for Angus heifers bred to calve 2013 foal, $400. Call 658- March 1st call evenings 6542157 or 654-1482.

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For Sale: Sawdust, a mixture of pine and cottonwood, about 2 or 3 pickup loads; and wood chips, a variety of wood with some twigs and leaves.

Make offer, call 3990913.

12-I:1:II Come to Prewett Interiors, 41 1 St. N in Glasgow for all your flooring, framing and window treatments. We also have that unique gift for that unique person. 406-228-9844. 11-II:1-I Rough Lumber: Check your needs for rough lumber. Call to see what we have in stock.

All Seasons Home Center, 406-228-8288 or stop by 729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, Mt. 12-I Visit 3-Sisters in Malta for your holiday shopping. Many unique gifts, or just stop for a specialty coffee. 101 S. 1st. St. E, Malta, 654-2529. 11-II:1-I For Sale: Mesquite, NV / Scenic AZ 1ac-5ac parcels. RV Lots starting at $39k w/water & power. Terms avail. C. Steyee, Premier Properties of NW AZ. (702) 497-9107 crslvcowboy@ yahoo.com.

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WANTING TO BUY: 1950s model belt driven vibrating cellulite buster.

Willing to make offer. Please call 406-355-4263.

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For Sale: Butcher Hogs, ready January/ February, located in Hinsdale area. Will deliver to Pay-n-Save in Saco. Please call 406-263-1546.

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Business opportunity! Are you a motivated, energetic person looking for a flexible opportunity to run your own business? Consider Rodan + Fields, the creators of ProActiv.

Call Sasha (406) 390-5655 for more information. 12-II

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Equity Co-op in Malta has birdseed available.

Come check out the Bogs and Baby Bogs. Also, see our everyday low prices on silk scarves.

Equity Co-op in Malta, 654-2240.

12-I:1-II For Sale: 2.2 acres; 680' Missouri River; $225K. NICE remodeled home in Cascade; $87,500. 34 acres; abuts state; county road; Wolf Creek; $68K. FISHING LODGE with income on MO; $749K. ALL agent-owned. United Country; Lynn & Brad: 770-0013 & 468-9187 buyandsellmtrealestate. com 12-II ***THE DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE MALL*** NTHE DOWNTOWN ANTIQUE MALL, 611 Central Ave., Great Falls, 406-899-5223 Wishing all our clients and friends Happy Holidays and thanks for a great year! John Deere and Star Wars Collectibles, salt dips, copper pots, CocaCola, Coins, dolls, furniture and much more!

10-I:1-II EQUIPMENT FOR SALE! Case 580 N-Series Backhoe, Case F-Series Wheel Loader, Case Skid Steer PLUS many attachments to choose from.

TITAN MACHINERY, 1215 38th St N, Great Falls, MT. 406453-1405 or 800-332-9818. titanmachinery.com 12-II

Season's Greetings from Lynda, Arlie, Jeanny and Lee at J.R.'s Party Store. Our holiday gift packs have arrived so come check us out and let us serve you this holiday season.

We are located at 98 Highway 2 East (across from John Deere) in Glasgow. 11-II:1-I

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December 19, 2012