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As small business owners, we understand how hard it is to stand out in a crowd. This publication was created with the idea that there is power in numbers. If we work together as small, local businesses, we can all afford a high-quality, alternative advertising option that is both created and distributed by local businesses. Be Local/ Shop Local is all about promoting and supporting locallyowned, independent businesses. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of our community.

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Q. What does Montana Telecom & Cabling, LLC specialize in? We specialize

Q. What makes your business unique? Montana Telecom & Cabling, LLC is

in installation, troubleshooting and repair of business phone systems

veteran-owned and proud to be based in Helena, Montana.

and voice/data network cabling. At Montana Telecom & Cabling, LLC,

We are known for our quick response time to service calls

we will customize your network infrastructure, including patch panels,

and customer satisfaction is a high priority. The growth of

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our business has been primarily due to referrals. Not only

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do we install the infrastructure and networks for businesses,

Q. Do you work with both commercial and residential customers? Yes, we can provide

we are also a platinum level dealer for Comdial/Vertical Communications. We can also service most makes and models of business phone systems.

services for new or existing businesses of any type or size, as well as homes. We have extensive experience working with local, state and federal government agencies, non-profits, churches, medical clinics, and legal offices to name a few.

Q. I am building a house, what can Montana Telecom & Cabling, LLC do for me? We work directly with contractors and homeowners to

Q. How long have you been in this line of work? I began working in the telecommunications industry 14 years ago. Montana Telecom & Cabling, LLC extends service to Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. We are State of Wyoming licensed low voltage contractor/technicians, bonded and insured, and travel frequently to accommodate clients. We look forward

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needed. Montana Telecom & Cabling, LLC will help you determine

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Local artist Mary Harris has been doing stained glass, sandblastings and glass tile work for over 25 years.

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Join us for a fun Cre-8-tive opportunity on the BERNINA 830 sewing machine and leave with a completed project.

Sew, embroider and work with the Bernina Stitch Regulator and check out the V6 Designer Software all at this one event. Plus leave with a $50 gift certificate for your next sewing machine service or repair. Call the store today to sign up for this fun event!

Class Times:

Kit Fee:

Thurs/Feb 24 10 & 2 Fri/Feb 25 10, 2 or 6 Sat/Feb 26 10, 2 & 6 $10

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upcoming classes Learn to Quilt Our 10 session

class will teach you how to cut, piece, bind, quilt, appliqué, label and finish a quilt. Choose from a country or batik fabric quilt and join the fun! Finish with a complete reference notebook.

Class Dates: Wednesdays – Feb 2 &16, March 2, 16 & 30, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 8 6-9pm Class Fee: $120 Kit Fee: $15.95 per class Instructor: Julie Dess

Cuddle Quilts Luscious minkie

quilts for the making. Quick and easy quilt class using our soft and cuddly fabrics and batting.

Class Date: Wed/Feb 2 1-5pm Class Fee: $22 Pattern free at class Required Kit: Price varies Instructor: Julie Dess

Decorative Wall Hanging – 820 and Aurora/BSR Blast Come in and test drive a new

BERNINA 820 or Aurora machine. Create a decorative wall hanging to take home while learn about these wonderful Bernina machines.

Class Fee: FREE Kit Fee: $10 Class Dates: Thur/Feb 3 10, 2 and 6pm

Basic Needle Felting

– Needle felting is a beautiful and fun way to embellish clothing, accessories and craft projects. Both hand and machine techniques will be shown. Start collecting fibers, yarn, wool or whatever catches your eye.

Class Dates: Fri/Feb 4 6-9pm Class Fee: $18 Instructor: Carol Hahlbohm

Get Hooked Get your stash ready

for another great rug making class with Ann. No crochet experience necessary.

Class Dates: Sat/Feb 5 11-3 Class Fee: $22 Required Pattern: Get Hooked (hook included) $10 Instructor: Ann Lauer

Sensational Serging Get to know your serger simply and easily by making some sensational serger projects.

Class Dates: Mondays – Feb 7, March 14, April 11, May 9 5:30-8 Class Fee: $15 Required Book: Simple Serger Sewing $19.95 Instructor: Ileen Kockler Cutwork Club Learn the ins and outs with hands-on

applications using the Cutwork Software in this nine session class beginning in January. Software focus with quarterly projects applying learned techniques.

Class Dates: Thursdays - Feb 10, March 10, April 14, May 19, June 9, Oct 13, Nov 10 and Dec 8 1-4pm Class Fee: Annual Fee $150 or $20 per session Instructor: Dawn Schneider

Stitch Lounge Love to make a new

Easy Breezy skirt to wear, come in for this fun class with Julie. She’ll teach you this super simple skirt. Sewing Green book will be used in future Stitch Lounge classes also.

Class Dates: Sun/Feb 13 1-4pm Class Fee: $18 Required Book: Sewing Green by Betz White $24.95 Instructor: Julie Dess

Design Magic with Paintstiks

Explore the magical world of design and create personal prints in far less time than you ever thought possible. Enjoy the adventure of using paintstiks and stencils to create a fun table runner.

Class Date: Tues/Feb 15 5-9pm Class Fee: $22 Required Book: Design Magic by Shelly Stokes $22.95 Instructor: Charlene Mayala

8 Series Club Create

decorative pillows using the BERNINA 8 series, decorative stitching, couching and tassels.

Class Date: Fri/Feb 18 11am-4pm Class Fee: $35 per class (Pattern included) Instructor: Jenny Yannone

What’s New to V6 Designer Plus Software Learn all of the

neat features that have been added to our V6 Designer Plus software. This is a hands-on class using the new tools in the

software.

Class Date: Sat/Feb 19 11-6 Class Fee: $38.50 Required Software: V6 Designer Plus Instructor: Dawn Schneider

Basically Quilting Want to learn the basics of

quilting making a small quilt? This short four session course will teach you some great quilting basics.

Class Dates: Sundays – Feb 20 & 27, March 6 & 13 1-5pm Class Fee: $60 Kit Fee: $35 Instructor: Ruth Hughes

My Charming Apron

Reminiscent of simpler times, this retro style apron is made using pre-cut charm packs and coordinating prints.

Class Dates: Mon/Feb 21 6-9pm Class Fee: $18 Required Pattern: My “Charm”-ing Apron by Charmaine McLaughlin $9.00 Instructor: Charmaine McLaughlin

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