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December 2, 2015................................................................. Volume XIII Issue 23............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 10 In the land of the free, home of the brave, lies the Treasure State in all its grandeur, and unless you’re a newcomer here you’ve heard and felt the heartbeat of Montana’s economy, appearing in the form of Agriculture. Tricia’s Trader celebrates all that is Montana Ag by acknowledging the agencies, organizations and people who serve as the voice for their industry--not always unified, but absolutely passionate and devoted to their respective purposes. Since it’s impossible for the Ag Industry not to intertwine with utilization of this state’s natural resources, you’ll see features that discuss those industries as well. If you’ve ever wondered what all these groups do, what they stand for, who they support and why, you will never be handed a better opportunity to learn than in Tricia’s Trader over the course of 2015 and 2016, where we examine each faction in detail.

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Montana Organic Association: Nature’s Problem Solvers by Ali Everts Montana Organic Association (MOA) started in a popular “watering hole”, drawn out on a napkin by a group of organic Montana farmers and ranchers who saw a need for an organization solely focused on advocating for organic agriculture. This initial concept group had gathered there because they were part of the Alternative Energy Resources Organization (AERO). AERO had inspired them all to stand up for sustainability and they would carry out these values through the birth of their new organic specialized organization. Soon after, the action plan written on that fateful napkin turned into a non-profit organization, funded for its first two years by AERO and now has become the voice for the Montana organic community. MOA board chairman, Nate Brown, said that a lot of what MOA does is educate people on how to become organic farmers and how to become better organic farmers. They support farmers who are interested by helping them through every step of the transition from conventional to organic farming. After they become certified, MOA will continue to aid in any problem solving that may be needed later. “A lot of younger farmers, like myself, are coming back to the farm and are interested in the organic side of things,” Brown said. “They need a place to learn more about that and MOA will assist in showing them how organic is a viable business opportunity. Nowadays, costs of chemical herbicide have also been going up and organic grain’s price point is much higher than that of conventional grain.” Brown said MOA also helps with estate planning, transitioning from one generation to the next, and the legal side of organic farming. “Becoming organic can be for anybody,” Jonda Crosby, MOA board treasurer and co-founder said. “If some farmers or ranchers are bored with doing the same thing every year, organic farming can be for them. If someone is concerned about the environmental bigger picture, then organic farming can also be for them.” When it comes to the process of switching to organic farming, you can only become certified if more than 36 months have passed since herbicide was sprayed on your field. Thus, transitioning to organic farming practices usually takes three years. During this time the farmer must come up with an organic system plan, which

Organic Farmer Feature: Johannas Brown In 2013, farmer Johannas Brown of Turner, MT, won the annual KAMUT Cup for the best overall Kamut crop. Brown (pictured here as he passes the cup on to the 2014 winner from Canada) has continued to modestly lead the way in organic farming with his exceptional crop rotations and conviction in the organic lifestyle. “My secret to farming is the same secret as all other organic farmers, being on good terms with Mother Nature,” Brown said. “There is a misconception that the organic farmer’s duty is to just not spray. The fact is that there is a whole proper organic practice and it can continue to build and build your soil into a very profitable producer every year.” Brown said that under proper organic practice you need to constantly feed and give back to Mother Nature. And when you properly treat the soil, the soil will properly treat you. “The best way to do that is with a healthy crop rotation,” Brown said. “Up in northern Montana we have always been about wheat, wheat, wheat and pretty soon there are a lot of problems that come with doing the same thing over and over. Diversity is so important.” Brown was able to solve future problems by rotating his crops when he planted peas and these attracted insects that hunted other insects carrying disease. The next harvest, his neighbor’s wheat was riddled with disease but his had stayed completely healthy. Just from little things like this, Brown has seen the importance of living the organic problem-solving lifestyle. “My best advice to other organic farmers or farmers interested in organic is to just start talking to others in the business,” Brown said. “Attend MOA meetings where everyone shares their trials and tribulations and you can do the research. But also understand that it takes patience to be organic. Things are not going to fix themselves overnight and there is a certain pride in seeing long-term solutions through. I have been organic since 2009 and I continue to believe in its sustainability.”

is basically a step-by-step action plan of what, how, and when they will rehabilitate the soil back to its natural state. Crosby also said this could include a plan for what to do if your neighbor sprays and some of the pesticide is wind blown to your fields. Or if you use an irrigation system, would you be able to be notified if the water was suddenly treated? The risks might not only be from external forces; it could be an internal problem like if your tractor is leaking hydraulic fluid onto your crops. All of these foreseeable complications would need to have a solution. The next stage after completing an organic system plan is to have the inspector come, who could be employed by one of a range of organic certifier companies around the nation who all serve the USDA National Organic Program. The inspector checks out your system plan, does a trace back audit, makes sure you have all the right paperwork and does a walk-about of your land. Then, after the allotted time has passed, inspectors can provide you with an organic certification. And after you become certified there are annual inspections. Of course, MOA is behind you the whole way. “Once you become a certified organic farmer, the work doesn’t stop there,” Brown said. “There are limitless opportunities to continue to make your process better.” One way to learn about these prospects for improvement is at the farm tours MOA puts on every year. This year there were two farm tours where Montana farmers showed others new things they have tried or things that have worked well for them over the years. “This past year we saw one farmer’s cattle and grain operation,” Brown said. “We looked at his rotations and watering systems. The other farmer we saw dug a hole in his field and we could see the root systems for the different crops he was growing. A big part of growing organic is that you need to have a lot of diversity in what you grow to keep the soil nitrogen rich; you need to make a crop cocktail. That is why it can be important to see what combinations have worked for others.” Of course, MOA is actively involved in developing organic crop policies. MOA works on policy at the state and national level, always having the integrity of organic production in mind and dispelling misinformation. One myth in particular about organic farming that MOA works to oust is that organic only works on small farms. “In a conference many years ago, I happened to sit next to a grain farmer and a vegetable farmer,” Crosby said. “The grain farmer went on and on about how he was netting 20,000 acres and when he asked the vegetable farmer how many acres he had, the vegetable farmer said he only has four. The grain farmer said, ‘Are you kidding me? How do you make a living?’ The point is that ‘organic’ has been pigeon holed as being small, but being organic is not about the acres. It is about quality, providing a product that is better for the environment and it is profitable.” Another piece of misinformation about organic farmers is that they don’t like conventional farmers, or that they think conventional farmers are doing something wrong. Crosby said that 20 years ago conventional and organic farmers seemed to be at odds with each other, but now they are good neighbors. “Being organic doesn’t mean we have a better way of farming,” Crosby said. “We are just saying that we want to farm in a way that we think might help the sustainability of our world.” Crosby notes that organic farmers are resourceful. They have an “exploration” mindset, because they have to think about every component no matter how small their operation. It is not just the land that changes when you become an organic farmer--the farmer changes the most. “We don’t use herbicides so we have to get creative,” Crosby said. “We observe affectivity and efficiency. When I change something, I might see meadowlarks and badgers returning to the land. So I get curious, and I start building bat houses. And this is why we have MOA, to help us talk about these changes and it validates what we are doing. We are no longer a movement. We are established.” To learn more about Montana Organic Association, visit their website at montanaorganicassociation.org. Their annual conference is also Dec. 3-5, 2015, at the Holiday Inn in Bozeman, MT.

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For Sale: Storage Containers 10' to 45' delivered. Call Todd (406) 899-4104. 11-II Robin's Roost in Malta: Located between the Lucky Bullet and Moore's Printing. Fashions for the curvy girl! We carry sizes small to 3xl. Call 301-1442. 12-I Virgelle Merc. Antiques presents: A “Real Country Christmas at a Real Country Store” Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 5 & 6, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Antiques & Collectibles. Phone 1-800-426-2926 or (406) 3783110. www.VirgelleMontana. com Celebrate the Season at Virgelle, Montana. 11-II

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December 2, 2015................................................................. Volume XIII Issue 23............................................................................ Tricia’s Trader 13 In the land of the free, home of the brave, lies the Treasure State in all its grandeur, and unless you’re a newcomer here you’ve heard and felt the heartbeat of Montana’s economy, appearing in the form of Agriculture. Tricia’s Trader celebrates all that is Montana Ag by acknowledging the agencies, organizations and people who serve as the voice for their industry--not always unified, but absolutely passionate and devoted to their respective purposes. Since it’s impossible for the Ag Industry not to intertwine with utilization of this state’s natural resources, you’ll see features that discuss those industries as well. If you’ve ever wondered what all these groups do, what they stand for, who they support and why, you will never be handed a better opportunity to learn than in Tricia’s Trader over the course of 2015 and 2016, where we examine each faction in detail.

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Montana Stockgrowers Association by Ali Everts Long before highways and state lines neatly separated the United States, the Wild West was a place of chaos. Ranchers dutifully cared for their cows, but were constantly in fear of the wrath of Mother Nature and cattle rustlers. The only way to survive was strength in numbers, which led the way to cattlemen banding together to protect their needs and forming the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) in 1884. Today the organization still does just that; support Montana’s ranching industry through policy, members, media and promotion of Montana beef to the general public. Executive Vice President, Errol Rice, said that Montana has always been the thought leader for the United States and the world’s beef industry. The alliances the organization have maintained with other national organizations and countries have opened up countless international opportunities. A few Montana senators have been ambassadors for Asian countries: Mike Mansfield was Japan’s ambassador for 11 years and Max Baucus is now ambassador to China. These types of alliances have made a name for Montana beef in many countries near these areas and opened up market opportunities. “We are proud of our beef,” Rice said, “and by building our relationships internationally ranchers can gain tremendous value both economically and professionally.” One of the big openings for beef in international markets is using all parts of a beef carcass. Parts of the cow that consumers do not want in the United States, consumers in foreign markets do want. This is just one example of subjects that make up the policy MSGA is involved in. However, the spectrum of MSGA policy is broad. Although MSGA’s biggest problems are not cattle rustlers anymore, the issues that threaten the health and prosperity of the beef industry are far from few. “When those problems don’t go away, we need a strong organization to stay committed,” Gene Curry, MSGA president, said. “Our presence is huge in the legislature. We have a full time staff that keeps an eye on the capitol and the national scene.” MSGA’s biggest event of the year is their annual convention and trade show in the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark in Billings, Montana on Dec. 3-5th. Rice said that this is the big chance to network after a long year of raising cattle. One of their headliners this year is Robert O’Neill, a

Butte native and former Navy seal, who was involved in the killing of Osama bin Laden. He will talk about the value and innovation of leadership skills. “One of the virtues of our commitment to innovate is about engaging in more audiences and the consuming public,” Rice said. “The consumers demand that we are transparent. We see this, and that is why we try to have a big presence on social media. It is important to have complex conversations about things that consumers don’t know enough about, like hormones and antibiotics. This is critical and so we are active on Twitter, facebook, and Instagram in order to stay relevant.” “I get to help smooth out difficulties that directly affect the well-being of my neighbors, and being part of a proactive team like this more than motivates me to get up in the morning,” Curry said. “I get to work with the best people in the state of Montana. We are the soul of the Earth.” “And we are home to all types of members,” Rice said. “It doesn’t matter if you are small, medium, large or don’t even own a ranch, MSGA is about keeping Main Street Montana’s ranching community successful and healthy.”

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Ramblings of a Conservative

Cow Doctor by Krayton Kerns, DVM, former State Rep. HD 58

My Letter to Number 15 November 15, 2015 Dear Nora, I write this letter to remind you of a conversation we had yesterday. As you were but 14 hours old, I do not expect you to remember it, but putting my thoughts on paper will give you something to reflect upon in later years. First off, thanks and praise be to God for blessing me and your Nana with your birth. You are our fifteenth grandchild and along with your two brothers and 12 cousins, you and your descendants will fill the Kerns house with many years of holiday joy. I wish I was welcoming you into a world filled with peace and prosperity, but such is not the case. Since the beginning of time, the forces of light and darkness have battled. Sadly, the evil one is on the move as evidenced by the ISIS terrorist attack in Paris the day before you were born. In spite of this, President Obama began smuggling ISIS terrorists disguised as Syrian refugees into America and by the

time you read this, terrorist cells will be established from sea to shining sea. This was intentional. Mass shootings in rapidly expanding gun-free zones will become a weekly occurrence until American holdouts accept greater government control of their lives. Every Democrat presidential candidate in 2015 openly ran on a platform advancing gun control, so private ownership of firearms was banned shortly thereafter. Disarming citizens while simultaneously introducing terrorists was perfectly coordinated and Americans mesmerized by the Democrats-are-for-poor-people mantra never made the connection. Although you were born into a family of believers, today Christians lurk in the shadows. When the Supreme Court bequeathed themselves the power to determine what is preached from the pulpit with the Obergefell v Hodges decision, Islam quickly joined environmentalism as America’s only approved national religions. Amazingly, Sharia law surprised the LGBT crowd. Like many of your contemporaries, you

descended from a long line of patriots and you have had ancestors rallying around the flag since Washington’s Christmas Day victory at Trenton. Your maternal grandfather just retired from a career in the Air Force, while your two uncles currently bear arms in America’s never ending battle to be free. Unlike theirs, my service occurred in the political arena wielding a microphone while wearing a uniform of a coat and tie. Never forget, liberty’s greatest threat often comes from politicians governing under the guise they know better how to run your life than do you. I do fear our nation has crossed the threshold and all we have done in the defense of freedom, could be for naught. Now is the time for every American patriot to use their unique God-given talent to defend liberty. I pray you and others will never give up the fight for freedom. With the special love felt by a grandfather admiring the birth of another grandchild, ~Papa

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The cost for a classified advertisement, up to 8 lines is $10 per 2 issues, and $1 per line over 8 lines for a MAXIMUM ad length of 13 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 $100 (includes 4 issues free), or for six months for $50 (includes 2 issues free). Pictures/ graphics may only be included in display ads. LIMITED FREE CLASSIFIEDS: ONE FREE UN-ENHANCED CLASSIFIED AD PER ISSUE per household for Items for Sale, Wanted, Garage Sales, Help Wanted etc. Will run for two issues. Business listings, auto dealers, services provided, land/housing, and all other categories may still advertise for the low rate of $10 per 2 issues. To place a classified, just fill out the form on this page and mail it to: Tricia’s Trader, 2000 Country Club Road, Turner, MT 59542. Or complete the form online at www. triciastrader.com. Please contact your Advertiser’s Advocate listed above to inquire about display advertising or to request a current rate chart. Display ads can be any dimension in 2” wide increments up to 10” wide by 10” high (full page). Display ad design is available for $5 per full design or edit. Ask your Ad Rep about design fee waivers, specials, and package rates. Your Advocate can work with you to develop a marketing strategy that’s effective, and determine the size and design that you need to get the most out of your advertising budget for your unique situation.

Call YOUR Ad Rep today!

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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

Tool & Equipment SALE!!

212 Indiana, Chinook 406.357.2615

December 14th - 24th Don’t let these deals pass you by!

Come into All Seasons Home Center @729 2nd Ave S., Glasgow, with your measurements for your additions, pole barns, and your garage packages. See how we can accommodate you. Call 406-228-8288. 9-I:2-II

Best Resting Inn & Extended Stay: "We're not the Fanciest, We're the Friendliest." 5001 River Dr. N., Gt Falls, MT. 406-268-8333. x

HAY FOR SALE: 1,500 tons in 3x4s 2014 1st and 2nd cutting alfalfa. $110/ton. Located south of Billings, MT. Trucking available. 406-670-6551. 12-I

Hey! Looking for a good building mover?? Call Dale Freitag 654-1123 or Dan Liese 379-2320. Prompt, experienced, competitive pricing. 5-I:11-II

Sleeping in the Barn A lawyer and two friends, a rabbi and a Hindu holy man, had car trouble in the countryside and asked to spend the night with a farmer. The farmer said, “There might be a problem; you see, I only have room for two to sleep, so one of you must sleep in the barn.” “No problem,” chimed the rabbi. “My people wandered in the desert for forty years. I am humble enough to sleep in the barn for an evening.” With that, he departed to the barn and the others bedded down for the night. Moments later, a knock was heard at the door, and the farmer opened it. There stood the rabbi from the barn. “What’s wrong?” asked the farmer. He replied, “I’m grateful to you, but I can’t sleep in the barn. There is a pig in the barn, and my faith believes that is an unclean animal.” His Hindu friend agreed to swap places with him. But a few minutes later, the same scene recurred. There was a knock on the door. “What’s wrong now?” the farmer asked. The Hindu holy man replied, “I too am grateful for your helping us out, but there is a cow in the barn, and in my country cows are considered sacred. I can’t sleep on holy ground!” Well, that left only the lawyer to make the change. He grumbled and complained, but he went out to the barn. Moments later, there was another knock on the farmer’s door. Frustrated and tired, the farmer opened the door, and there stood ... the pig and the cow.

Patty's Floral and Gifts: Great gift ideas for Christmas... Goodworks bracelets, Beautiful soaps and lotions from Michel Design Works, Metal Home accents, countertop composting containers, and delicious nuts and chocolates. Check us out on facebook to view our beautiful store decor. 10 S. 1st W., Malta. 654 1951. 11-II B U Y- S E L L - T R A D E Vintage Collectibles: TEA TASTINGS through the month of December at Kokomo Joe's Trading Post, Chester Montana. 406-759-6472. 12-I Send the perfect gift: Made in Montana Gift Baskets from Prairie Unique, Terry, MT. 59349. Ph 406-6355598. Open Since 1995. Mon-Sat, 8:30 - 5:30. www. prairieunique-mt.com 12-II Searching for something? Find it in the search window at www.TriciasTrader.com. x

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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, My wife and I are on Baby Step 3 of your plan. When we have standard car repairs, I want to use the emergency fund. She says that kind of thing isn’t an emergency, and we should just put it off as long as possible while saving up to fix the problem. Who’s right? ~Ryan Dear Ryan, Sorry, you’re both wrong. Cars break. And since no one will invent one that lasts forever and doesn’t break down, standard car repairs shouldn’t be viewed as an emergency. Maintenance and repair of your vehicles are an ongoing expense. It’s just part of owning them. That means you should have a category in your monthly budget for this sort of thing. Now, an engine blowing up or the transmission going out would be an emergency. Hopefully, you’re not talking about something of this magnitude. But you’ve got to rework your budget to where you have something designated each month for car maintenance and repair. That way, you won’t be dipping into your emergency fund just to cover the basic wear and tear that comes with owning a car. Take the next step today, and adequately fund this area so it doesn’t continually come back to bite you in the wallet and sabotage your emergency fund! ~Dave DEAR DAVE, I’ve been trying to get control of my money, and the other day I was looking at your plan. Where does buying a house fit into the Baby Steps? ~Stacy Dear Stacy, Let’s call it Baby Step 3b. Baby Step 1 is saving up $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Step 2 is paying off all consumer debt from smallest to largest using the debt snowball. Then, Baby Step 3 is where you top off your emergency fund with three to six months of living expenses. Once you’ve done that, it’s time to save up for a down payment of at least 20 percent on a house. If you take out a mortgage, make sure it’s a 15-year, fixed rate loan, where the monthly payments are no more than 25 percent of your monthly take-home pay. Doing it this way may delay your dream of being a homeowner a little bit. But buying a house when you’re broke is the fastest way I know to become a foreclosure statistic!. ~Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. His newest best-seller, Smart Money Smart Kids, was written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, and recently debuted at #1. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Blade's Holiday Special: Blades Hair, Nail and Day Spa welcomes you for all your hair, skin and nail needs. We offer 24 hour tanning. Holiday special: a full set of lashes for $85. Walk-ins welcome. 4 S. 1st St. W., Malta, 654-5585. 12-I

DIRECTORY OF Arts ~ Antiques ~ Activities ~ Entertainment ~ More! Watch here for more listings of things to do in your area. Want your ad here?

The ultimate in affordability to be seen by thousands of Did You Know? When you place an ad in Tricia’s Trader, you also get an online presence. All our ads are searchable-display ads AND classifieds! Get results...place your ad in Tricia’s Trader today. Visit triciastrader.com. x

Wanted: Skinned or unskinned. For Sale: Two chairs--one Help recliner, one chair from an Looking for Help? RV. Both in good condition, Wanted ads are now FREE in $25 ea. Also, an oak filing Tricia’s Trader. Call today! x cabinet, 4-drawer, legal-sized. Havre, 509-690-1477. 11-II

Call for times & places. Rollman’s Furs (406) 494-8463

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Big Flat Community Grain Bin We invite you to check out the fourth season of adult ed classes through the Big Flat Community Grain Bin. We are pleased to report an even greater variety of classes offered this year than in our previous sessions! Find the registration packet by going to “Big Flat Community Grain Bin” on Facebook or www.turnermontana.us

 Digital scrapbooking

 Intermediate guitar

 Who gets Grandma’s yellow pie plate?

 Knitting

 Introduction to Excel

 Family History

 Quilt as you go table runner

 Quilted table runner

 Candy cane wreath

 Meals for a month

 Forage sample collection

 How do I use this phone?

 Grain Marketing

 Stepping stones

 Pre & post calving nutrition

 Wildlife pest control

 Adult Business Education

 Beginning self defense

 Strength & cardio fitness

 College survival & FAFSA

 Spray clinic

Date

Sale info.

Dec. 9 SHIPWHEEL CATTLE Wed. at the Clear Creek Ranch 1pm Chinook, MT 406-357-2492 www.ShipwheelCattle.com Feb. 11 WITTKOPP ANGUS Thu. at Glasgow Stockyards Glasgow, MT Home 406-485-3552, Cell 974-3552 Mar. 7 CLEAR CREEK ANGUS BULL SALE Mon. Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook 406-395-4962 www.clearcreekangus.com Apr. 4 Mon. 1pm

R. MATH FARMS ANGUS SALE Location to be determined Bob Math 406-674-5562

Apr. 6 NISSEN ANGUS ANNUAL PROD. SALE Wed. Blaine County Fairgrounds, Chinook 1pm Jeff & Christie Nissen 406-357-2643 info@nissenangus.com; nissenangus.com Apr. 14 Thu. 1pm

NORTHERN PREMIER ANGUS SALE Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook www.montanasnorthernpremier.com Kelly McCracken, 406-262-2347

Apr. 16 SANDY BAR RANCH 37th Annual Bull and Female Sale Sat. 110 mi. north of Malta, MT at Aneroid, Sask. 306-588-2545, www.sandybarangus.com CONTACT YOUR ADVERTISERS’ ADVOCATE LISTED ON PAGE 16 TO FIND OUT HOW TO LIST YOUR SALE HERE.

 Beginning guitar Classes begin in November and run through February. Register soon so you don’t miss out!

Big Flat Community Grain Bin * P.O. Box 72 * Turner, MT 59542 379-2243 * www.turnermontana.us * shannonlb@mtintouch.net A NEW VENTURE

Tell them you read it in “Tricia’s Trader”!

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For Sale: 2000 Ford pickup w/ hydra bed, 7.3 Power Stroke, $12,000. Also, 1992 Travalong 20ft stock trailer, $5,000. Call 406-673-3885 or 399-4604, lv msg if no answer. 12-I

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE Great Gifts. Perfect Prices.

Enjoy great music anywhere the family gathers (even the hot tub). Purchase the EcoPebble waterproof Bluetooth Speaker and other great accessories for only a few dollars a month.*

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1.855.332.1221 www.itsTriangleMobile.com #youdeservemore

117 1st Street in Havre 8:30 - 6 Mon - Fri, 10 - 1 Sat * Financing available for up to 24 months with new activations and upgrades. Some restrictions may apply.

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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

Holiday Festivities

For Sal round ba old. Cal 2211 or mtintouc

Dec. 3, Thu.: CHESTER Christmas Stroll, 4:00-7:30pm. 406-759-4848, www.libertycountycc.com November 29, Fri. Chinook Parade of Lights, Christmas

Stroll and Festival of Trees, CHINOOK. Arts and crafts, Dec. 4, Fri.: GREAT FALLS Downtown Christmas Stroll, Central Avenue 5:00-9:00pm. food, pictures with Santa, hayrides and music. 406-357Dec. 4-5, Visit Fri.-Sat.: LEWISTOWN Nite with the Claus’ and Festival of Trees, 4201. www.chinookmontana.com. Boys & Girls Club. Dinner, auction, silent auction and more. Trade Center.

November 29, Fri. ParadeCOUNTY of Lights GREAT FALLS. Dec. 4-6, Fri-Sun.: CHOUTEAU Country Christmas: Big Sandy, Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood, Loma, Virgelle. Call 406-378-3110 Parade begins on 6th Street and Central Avenue. 406- for a complete schedule.

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Dec. 5, Sat.: STANFORD Christmas Stroll, Craft Show & Wreath Auction, all day downtown starting at 10:00am. For info, call Sandy Four-neir at 406November 29, Fri. Christmas Stroll LEWISTOWN, 315-2591.

Christmas Parade, food booths and Santa arrives! 406-

Dec. 5, Sat.: HAVRE Holiday Spirit Stroll: Havre Beneath the Streets, 120 535-5436 3rd Ave., Self-guided holiday tour. Call 265-8888 for more information. Dec. 5, Sat.: HAVRE St. Jude Thaddeus Christmas Bazaar, 10:30-2:00.

November 30, Sat. Glasgow Christmas Stroll,

Dec. 5-6, Sat.-Sun.: HAVRE Winterfest Show, Holiday Village Mall. GLASGOW. Welcome Santa toCraft town at noon. 10am-6pm and 11am-4pm. Handmade/craft product show. More info call Concessions available. Many group activities available. 265-2533.

406-228-2222

Dec. 5-6, Sat-Sun.: VIRGELLE “A Real Country Christmas at a Real Country Store”, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

November 30, Sat. Community Tree Lighting, HAVRE Town Square. Visit from Santa, caroling food vendors Dec. Sun.: GREAT FALLS “Ignite the Holidays” Great Falls Symphony and 6,prizes. 406-265-4383 Dec. 6, Sun.: TURNER Women’s Christmas Tea, Am. Lutheran Church 2:00.

performance, 3:00pm. 406-453-4102.

Now Buying: All Kinds of Raw Fur. Skinned or unskinned. Coyotes--Red Fox-Badgers--Raccoons--Muskrats-Bobcats. Thunder Mountain Fur Co., Larry DiLulo. 12610 Paradise Valley Rd., Chinook, MT (406) 357-2894 11-II

November 30, Sat. Christmas North Pole Dec. 9, Wed.: HARLEM Stroll,Adventure 4:00-7:00pm.LEWISTOWN. A fun trip to theChristmas North Bazaar, Pole toRudyard see Santa, Christmas Dec. 12, filled Sat.: RUDYARD Community Center. carols, games. Tickets are $25 per person. Train boards 30 minutes before departure. 406-535-5436

December 1, Sun. Chouteau County Country Christmas, BIG SANDY, LOMA, FORT BENTON. Many varied crafts and food will be available for purchase. Join the Snowflake Run. 406-378-2418

For Sale: 2,752+/-sq.ft. home in the Hillcrest Addition to Malta. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on the main floor, plus 1 bonus room and 1 bath in the basement. A 768+/-sq.ft. addition above attached 2 car garage currently used as a family room and a screened porch leads to the beautiful backyard. Asking $172,000 (122WD6) www.MissouriRiverRealty. com 406-654-2273. 11-II

Speedy' -N- Mor in town at 406-3 1979 (C

For Sa 8ft wid carrier; 6ft angl December 1, Sun. Choteau Christmas Stroll, CHOTEAU, Honda e morning ‘til evening hometown Christmas stroll. Jingle Ford Tru Bell Fun Run, shopping specials, fire truck rides with tires, au Lloyd's Auto Supply, Inc.: Santa, wagon rides, free movie for the kids at Roxy heavy bu For Sale: 50-60 oneYour local Napa dealer in Malta . single 75 Theatre, vendors, iron, black bred children’s heifers. art activities, tree lighting 202 1st St. E., Malta winch. Call 406-674-5469. 11-II406-466-5642 ceremony and much more. 654-1757. 11-II

December 4, Wed. Chester Christmas Stroll, CHESTER Downtown Chester from 4-7pm. All downtown businesses will be open. Food vendors and crafters on site. See Santa! 406-759-4848 December 5, Thu. Festival of Trees MALTA. “Christmas Carols” Displays viewable at Phillips County Museum. 406-654-1037

For Sale: 1,000 tons of alfalfa and alfalfa grass mix in round bales. $100/ton. This is fresh cut, this year's crop. Nice green hay. No Rain! Trucking available. 406-670-6551 12-I

For Sale: Excellent family sized 5 bedroom 2 Â˝ bath home in Saco! Located on a large corner lot with a large fenced backyard for the kids, pets and toys! Extra bonus lots also come with property directly across the street to the south. Plus, a 24'x24' double car garage. Let us show you this property! Asking $82,500 (299CD6) www.MissouriRiverRealty. com 406-654-2273. 11-II

HAY FOR SALE: 300 tons 50/50 Alfalfa Grass Hay mix. Located in Wolf Point, MT. $135/ ton. Trucking available. 406-670-6551. 12-I Patty's Floral and Gifts:10 S. 1st W., Malta. 654- 1951. Patty's floral fresh cut evergreens and wreaths. Great stocking stuffer's; leather bracelets, beautiful soaps and lotions and beautiful Poinsetta's. Don't miss our OPEN HOUSE Dec 6. Lots of fun!! 11-II

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FREE Delivery - Glasgow to Great Falls (25lb minimum) We have Quarter, Halves, and Whole Beefs Available

Beef Is Grain Fed and Dry Aged for 3 Weeks

Stop and Shop: Annual Country Christmas Sale, Dec. 5 & 6, 9:00 to 4:00 at the Trash & Treasure Shop in Loma, Hwy 87 & 4th Ave. Antiques~Collectibles~AsIs Merchandise among Montana advertisements and auto memorabilia. Santa will be there! Bring this ad for a DISCOUNT! 11-II

***Senior Center Menus*** DECEMBER 2015 LITTLE ROCKIES RETIREMENT CNTR (HARLEM)

Across from Albertsons Served Monday - Saturday at 12 noon Meal Prices: In-House Under 60: $6.00; 60+ $5.00; Delivery $5.50

1 Tue Minestrone Soup 2 Wed Chicken 3 Thu Kielbasa & Pasta 4 Fri Salmon Loaf 5 Sat Meat Loaf

24 Thu Pulled Pork 25 Fri NO MEAL- Merry Christmas! 26 Sat Sweet & Sour Chicken

9 Wed Chili 10 Thu Chicken a la King 11 Fri Belgian Waffles

28 Mon NO MEAL until new cook hired. 29 Tue Navy Bean & Ham Soup 30 Wed Lasagna 31 Thu Breakfast Meal

14 Mon Bratwurst 15 Tue Baked Ham 16 Wed Cream of Chicken Soup 17 Thu Hot Roast Beef Sandwich 18 Fri Chicken Tenders

LIBERTY SENIOR CENTER

21 Mon Biscuits and Gravy 22 Tue Turkey Dinner 23 Wed Bean Soup 7 Mon NO MEAL Maplesticks for Sale 8-11a.m. A salad bar is available with lunch at the Center 24 Thu Taco Salad Bar 8 Tue Broccoli & Cheese Soup every day. The salad bar is set out at approximately 25 CLOSED MERRY CHRISTMAS! 9 Wed Hamburgers 11:30 a.m. and the main course is served at Noon. 10 Thu Turkey Pot Pie 28 Mon Grilled Ham & Cheese Eat all you want at the Center, but please do not 11 Fri Ribs & Kraut 29 Tue Meat Loaf take food home. 12 Sat Shrimp Home delivered Meals available every serving 30 Wed Cheeseburger Soup 31 Thu Turkey Pot Pie day. Please call by 10:00 a.m. 14 Mon NO MEAL until new cook is hired A salad and dessert (fruit) is included. Milk is 15 Tue Ham & Potato Soup available if requested. Take outs may have the RUDYARD SENIOR MEAL 16 Wed CHRISTMAS MEAL Ham & Scalloped salad bar in place of the main dinner entree. Menus Served Monday thru Friday at 11:30am Potatoes subject to change. Rudyard Senior Center 17 Thu BLTs 18 Fri Beef Stew 1 Tue Swedish Meatballs & 19 Sat Roast Beef 2 Wed Potato Sausage Soup 20 Sun COMMUNITY MEAL 1 PM Pork Chops 3 Thu Baked Ziti GILDFORD SENIOR MEAL MENU 4 Fri Breaded Fish Gildford Community Church 21 Mon NO MEAL Maplesticks for Sale 8-11a.m Served Monday/Wednesday/Friday 22 Tue Chicken & Dumplings Soup 7 Mon Tater Tot Casserole *Subject to change without notification 23 Wed Baked Potato Bar 8 Tue Roast Pork **No menu available at press time. Chester, MT 59522 406-759-5244 MTRS Relay-Dial 711 www.chestercommunitycenter.com

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Adult Ed is back! Big Flat Community Grain Bin is happy to sponsor Adult Ed in the Turner Community once again. The first class begins Nov. 9 and last scheduled class is Feb. 8. Wide variety of classes over the next few months. Something for everyone! Visit www.turnermontana. us for a full schedule and signup forms! 11-II Hay For Sale: 400 ton located close to Malta. Call 406-6544693 or 301-0142. 11-I:12-II

HOLIDAYS

YOUTH HUNTERS! Show us your prize buck - Win a PRIZE!

Tricia’s Trader 2015

Authorized Dealer

BIGGEST BUCK CONTEST Open to all youth hunters under age 18 who are legally qualified to hunt in the State of Montana. To enter, hunters must submit a photo of themselves with their mule deer or whitetail buck, along with name, parent’s name, address, age and birthdate, a short story about their hunt, and specifications about their deer (size, points, etc.) Deer must be harvested during the 2015 hunting season. Entries will be judged based on their story and the quality/size of their deer. Entries will be published in the December 16th edition of Tricia’s Trader. All entries must be received in the Tricia’s Trader office by December 3rd, 2015. Winners will be contacted no later than Dec. 14, 2015. Judging will be completed by an independent panel of judges. All local and state hunting regulations must be followed. Any indication that laws were broken will result in disqualification for prizes, or forfeiture of said prizes.

Grand Prize:

Full European Mount, donated by Lewistown Taxidermy.

2nd Place:

USA-made Buck Hunting Knife, donated by

Don’s Sporting Goods in Lewistown, Montana.

Come stay with us

13 other contestants:

will receive a Shakespeare Youth Fishing Pole with accessories, donated by Lewistown Sports. ***Enter via email to office@kimmel-kreations.com or by mailing info to 2000 Country Club Road, Turner, MT 59542.*** Complete rules will be posted at www.triciastrader.com on October 8th, or contact Tricia’s Trader at 406-379-2377.

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Northern Prairie Auto Inventory Featured - NEW

‘15 Chrysler 200C 3.6 V-6, 9 SPD Trans., Velvet Red, Leather, Roof, NAV, Premium Group

$36,595

$31,812

‘14 Jeep Wrangler

2 Door, Sport, Soft Top Auto Trans, 3.6 V-6, Anvil MSRP $28,050 ‘15 Dodge Grand Caravan

Featured - NEW

- 2016’S ON WAY making room for them so great sales!!

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‘15 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, 3.6 V-6, Billet Silver, Block HTR, NAV, Htd/Cooled Leather, Off Road Adventure II

‘15 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, Cashmere, Black/It Frost Beige Leather, Trailer Tow, Block HTR, LUX Group II

$48,080

$46,745

$47,131

‘08 Dodge Ram 2500

$45,745

‘06 Dodge Ram 1500

Mega Cab, Laramie, Quad Cab, SLT, Bighorn, 8’ Maroon, 4x4, Roof, NAV Box, White, 6.7 Cummins MSRP $21,300 MSRP $26,255 ‘14 Jeep Patriot Sport 4X4, White, Cloth Int., Deep Cherry, 21K, Back Block Heater, Satellite Up Camera, Rear DVD MSRP $19,650 MSRP $24,400

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For Sale: Tub full of brand new Christmas craft & sewing projects. Valued at $300-400, will sell for $125 or best offer. Havre, 509-690-1477. 11-II

Tulips and Treasures: One of a kind arrangements and gifts, free in-town delivery. Call 406-654-1273 or stop in 900 S. Central Ave. Malta. 12-I

For Sale: 30ft 2008 Featherlite, 3 compartment $13,999 and a 2008 30ft Featherlite Stock Trailer $13,999. We have 140 trailers on the lot! Always offering great deals! Call Bass Auction at (406) 538-8709 or go to www. bassauctionco.com 11-II

For Sale: 1994 Ford Aerostar Van XLT. Auto, 2WD, seven passenger, 108,000 mi., very nice condition. Call evenings, 406-739-4361. 11-II

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Insulate! Foam Insulation Technology (F.I.T). Increases strength of structure, saves money and energy. Call Darrell Carney, a certified applicator, for information. 390-4156; 6547017. Email woodseller41@ yahoo.com. 12-I Mon. - Fri.: 7:30am to 5:30pm Sat.: 8am to 2pm

7th Annual Bull Sale December 9th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

at the Clear Creek Ranch - Chinook, Montana

ing Sell

Featuring Sons Of: Boyd Signature Connealy Earnan Connealy Capitalist S Chisum 6175 S Chisum 255

Ranch-Raised Coming 2-Year Old Bulls 40 Bred Heifers

Connealy Packer Shipwheel Vance Shipwheel Forefront Sitz Far & Wide

Shipwheel Vance x Final Product x Apex High Time Lot #3 - Shipwheel Vance 4544 CED

Milk

Doc

+1.7

+68

+118

+31

+.63

+23

+84.17

+106.21

Super Wide Based, Stylish & Gentle

We are excited to offer a rugged, muscled up, super sound set of bulls that will sire calves with performance from the range to the rail and females with some survivability and longevity!

SHIPWHEEL SIGNATURE 4541 Capitalist x Forefront x Gold Nugget Lot #5 - Shipwheel Capitalist 4501 CED

Milk

Doc

+10

-.4

+51

+87

+15

+.86

+10

+42.21

+51.61

4 Embryo Brothers Sell

Chisum x Forefront x Gold Nugget

Signature x Right Answer x Rainmaker

Lot #1 CED

Milk

Doc

+1.1

+68

+119

+35

+.39

+18

+86.21

About the Bulls NO hoof trimming and NO creep Only the top 50% of the 2014 calf crop make the sale Tested for Zoetis i50K, Performance and Fertility Graze one of our roughest pastures for the summer as yearlings Developed slowly at home to insure soundness and longevity Put more trust in these older, more mature bulls to do the job Backed by one of the best guarantees in the business

40 Bred Heifers

18110618

A super gentle, standout herd bull with loads of style, muscle shape and excellent +94.81 hoof structure accompanied by a powerful maternal background. $B

Lot #6 - Shipwheel Chisum 4504 CED

Milk

Doc

+10

-.2

+55

+94

+20

+1.25

+24

+49.70

+109.19

6 Embryo Brothers Sell

Klint, Lori, Austin & Bree Swanson 2265 Gooseberry Lane Chinook, MT 59523 406-357-2492

www.shipwheelcattle.com

Earnan x Far & Wide x Apex Focus Lot #8 - Shipwheel Earnan 4548 CED

Milk

Doc

+1.6

+67

+119

+20

+1.57

+64.97

+154.09

Many Impressive Half Brothers Sell