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Agri Industries • Body Bliss Massage-Stepping Stones Massage Therapy

Camille Clausen Photography • Creative Solutions • ElectricLand

Farm Bureau Financial Services • Foundation for Community Care

Frontier Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning • Green Leaf Wellness Center

H & R Block • Pure Radiance/Heather Henry • Interstate Engineering

Johnson Hardware & Furniture • KFC • Kringen Construction Inc.

Lone Tree Inn-Richland Motor Inn • Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Assn. Inc.

MD Hose & Fitting • Millers’ Corner Mitchell’s Oil Field Service

Northern States Fishing Tool Company Inc. • Party Central & Gifts

Pauper Industries • Plant Paradise • ProBuild • Reese & Ray’s IGA

Reynolds Market • Richland County • Richland County Health Department

Richland Economic Development • S/L Services

Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture • Sidney Cleaners

Sidney Health Center Clinic • Sidney Health Center Cancer Center

Sidney Red-E-Mix • Sidney Rental • Sidney Sugars Inc. • Signs of Sidney

Small World Daycare & Preschool Inc. • Sonda’s Solutions South 40

Stockman Bank • Tami Maltese CPA, CID® • The Lodge • Trendz Salon

Valley Crop Care • Wells Fargo • White Drug

Yellowstone Chiropractic Clinic-Yellowstone Massage

-Essential Escape Therapeutic Massage

BUSINESS REVIEW ‘10A special section to

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Business review ‘102 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 SIDNEY HERALD

In 2006, Reese LeaVesseur andRay O’Loughlin purchased whatwas then Sidney County Marketwith a vision in mind. SeeingSidney as a hub in eastern Mon-tana, the two entrepreneurs,who own IGA stores in Hardinand Laurel, believed that thebuilding in Richland Countycould someday be a specialplace.

“We knew once we bought thestore that it was a commit-ment,” LeaVesseur said. “It wasin rough shape, but there wasjust something about it.”

From day one, it was the in-tention of the owners to per-form a complete re-model of thespace. While the building itselfhad many needs, the foundationwas already set for a highly suc-cessful grocery store with a ded-icated staff and a supportivecommunity.

With the mission of creating amarketplace that its community,customers and staff would beproud of, Reese and Ray’s IGA,with Jones Construction ofBillings at the helm, began itsextensive remodel project in Ju-ly of 2010. Thanks to the hardwork of the IGA staff alongwith Jones Construction and anumber of local and out-of-towncontractors, the transition wasa smooth one.

“I think it was an easierprocess than expected,” storemanager Emily Hoff said. “Itwas stressful at times, but itwent really well because of thehard work of a lot of people andthe patience of our customers.”

Not only did the project proveto be a smooth one, but incredi-bly successful as well. Tickledpink is the best way to describeLeaVesseur’s and O'Loughlin’sfeeling about the finished build-ing.

“So happy about it,” O’Lough-lin said. “I don’t think I could beany happier about it.”

LeaVessuer added, “It looks sogood. Words, blueprints can’tdescribe it. You just have to seeit.”

It’s not just the owners thatare happy with how the storelooks, customers have had noth-ing but positive feedback aboutthe project, Hoff said.

“It’s has been just awesome,”she said. “It feels tremendous.You can tell the customers are

proud to have it in our commu-nity.”

What has changed in the re-model? For an easier question,what hasn’t changed in the re-model? With new flooring, up-dated refrigeration, a coffeeshop located in the deli andmuch more, Reese and Ray’sIGA is essentially a brand newstore. The space has a look andfeel all its own, thanks to mid-western motif, O’Loughlin said.

“You won’t even recognize itthe first time you step foot in thestore,” he said. “Once you walkin, the first thing you will noticeis the warm colors and decora-tions.”

A new floor plan and layouthas opened up the space incredi-bly. In fact, many customersthought that the business builton.

“They can’t believe it when Itell them that it’s the exact samespace,” Hoff said. “We justknocked down a few walls andreally utilized the space wehad.”

In addition to earning praiseand kind remarks for the proj-ect from customers, Reese andRay’s IGA received the HorizonAward from the Sidney AreaChamber of Commerce andAgriculture. The award is givento a business in existence formore than five years, but hascontinued to break new groundand move forward.

“We are very proud to haveearned the honor,” LeaVesseursaid. “It says a lot about thecommunity’s support of thisproject.”

O'Laughlin added, “This is thefirst award we’ve received forone of our stores, and we’revery proud of it.”

Disappointedly, the ownerswere unable to attend theawards ceremony due to weath-er. That, however, isn’t to sayReese and Ray’s IGA wasn’t wellrepresented Jan. 31 at the ElksLodge.

“Once I found out that Reeseand Ray couldn’t make it, Ichecked to see if I could getsome extra tickets,” Hoff said.“So we had 12 or so staff mem-bers attend the banquet to rep-resent the store.”

For LeaVesseur and O’Lough-lin this was just another exam-ple showing what a great, dedi-

cated staff Reese and Ray’s IGAhas.

“We’re so lucky to have theworkers we do. They’re justgreat,” O'Loughlin said. “And Ican’t say enough about the jobEmily has done. She is just agodsend to us.”

What makes the staff specialis their continued efforts whenit comes to customer service. Ul-timately it’s the customers thatmake Reese and Ray’s IGA whatit is, Hoff said.

“Without them it’s just a bigempty building,” she said. “Wewant to do everything we can togive our shoppers a positive ex-perience.”

Having a strong sense of com-munity in the store is anotherattribute the owners strived forfrom the start. From the old-time pictures gathered by theMonDak Heritage Center to theisle markers that each representspecific communities and town-ships in the area, the store has awarm feel that represents theregion well.

This shows the commitmentthat Reese and Ray’s IGA hasmade to Sidney and its sur-rounding communities. As thearea has grown, so has the store.

“Sidney is a vibrant town thatis going to continue to havemore people move there,”LeaVessuer said. “There’s a rea-

son to make an investment likethat to a community like Sidney.We have just fallen in love withthe area.”

After a huge year in 2010,

everyone involved in Reese andRay’s IGA is amazingly opti-mistic about the future.

“The sky is the limit for thestore,” O’Loughlin said.

Reese and Ray make commitment to Sidney IGA store

Reese LeaVesseur, left, and Ray O’Loughlin in front of Reese and Ray’sIGA in Sidney.

2010 was a great year for Mitchell's OilField Service. Oil continues to boom inRichland County and western NorthDakota. And with a booming oil industrycomes many changes.

The biggest one? A merge with B & GProductions. Owned by Rocky andMartha Gorder, B & G Production joinedforces with Mitchell’s. This allows for ex-pansion of operations, with experiencedroustabout crews, well site consultants,contract lease operators, additionalequipment and the field office in Willis-ton, N.D.

The merger has added experiencedcontract lease operators and well siteconsultants to Mitchell’s Oil Field Ser-vice. These lease operators are in chargeof daily operations of the oil companyproduction and production facilities.The well site consultants are the “oilcompany’s” eyes and ears when it comesto completion and construction.

“Mitchell’s can now provide servicesfrom start to finish for all of our oil com-pany customers,” said Duane Mitchell,vice president of business development.

As part of the merger, Mitchell’s OilField Service’s corporate office wasmoved from south of Sidney to 410 N.Central, next to Dr. Martineau’s office.

2010 was a year of growth for the serv-

ice company which expanded its fleet ofcranes by adding an 8690 Link Belt crane.This 90-ton hydraulic crane has about200 feet of boom and has been kept busymoving drilling rigs, gas compressorsand pumping units.

Since 1977, Mitchell’s has built a busi-ness and reputation on honest serviceand character. That’s 34 years Mitchell’shas stood on Proverbs 11:3 for its plat-form as employees strive to deliver thefinest service available in the region.

Mitchell’s has three locations in Mon-tana – Baker, Glendive and Sidney – andfour in North Dakota – Bowman,Killdeer, Watford City and Williston –that provide superior service and a widevariety of equipment. While its mainservice is roustabouts, this constructionand trucking company serving theWilliston Basin, Cedar Creek Anticlineand the Buffalo Field in South Dakota, of-fers many other services. Experiencedemployees operate trucks to haul heavyrigs, cranes, and employs paint crewsand contract pumpers.

Mitchell’s latest addition, however, is anew IT technician who can work on any-thing from computers to fiberoptics tosatellites. You name it, he can do it.Mitchell’s employs 270 workers with 33years experience on top, less than oneyear on the bottom and everything in be-tween.

With its employees and equipment, thebusiness has everything needed to serveyour oil field needs. Mitchell’s can fix it,lift it and haul it. Good things are still tocome for this ever-expanding enterprise.A possible acquisition is in the mixwhich will assist the company in broad-ening its service base and better servecustomers in the Williston Basin. So bewatching.

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With a mission to promote the commu-nity and its businesses, the Sidney AreaChamber of Commerce and Agricultureis very pleased with 2010. A new website,the city’s first statewide meeting and thecontinuation of its leadership class wereamong highlights for the Chamber in thepast year.

“It was a great year,” Chamber execu-tive director Wade Van Every said. “Therewere a lot of exciting events in our com-munity in the past year.”

The year saw HYPERLINK“http://www.sidneymt.com” www.sid-neymt.com, the Chamber’s new website,hit the world wide web with great success.Averaging 1,600 visitors per month, thesite features a business directory as wellas other information to bring positive at-tention to the area. Reports from the siteindicate that visitors from several coun-tries learned about our community, VanEvery said.

In the past year, Sidney has drawn inter-est across the state as well. In July of 2010,the Montana Tourism Advisory Councildecided to hold its statewide meeting atthe newly created Richland County Event

Center. Nearly 100 people had the chanceto enjoy all that the community has to of-fer including its shops and restaurants.

“It was a great success,” Van Every said.“It gave us an idea of the city’s strengthsand what we need to work on.”

Also in 2010, the 12th leadership class,sponsored by the Chamber, graduated.The two-year class was created to developnew leaders in the community. It givesparticipants a chance to network andmeet new people.

“It’s beneficial for the entire communi-ty,” he said.

After a good 2010, the Chamber is nowexcited for the current year. One majorevent in 2011 will be the city’s centennial.

“It’s sure to be a great event,” Van Everysaid.

The Chamber is located at 909 S. Cen-tral Ave. The phone number is 433-1916.

Sidney Chamber enjoys manysuccesses during 2010 year

South 40 went through one of thelargest improvements in its history dur-ing 2010 to make the business even moreattractive and comfortable for patrons.

The renovations can be seen in South40’s restaurant, casino and lounge ar-eas.

“The key thing is we have a new freshlook,” Ray Johnson, manager, said. “Wehave new offerings that we didn’t havein the past, but we still have the samegreat service.”

A new casino and the restructuring ofthe previous casinos were among theproject’s highlights. The roomy newcasino takes up two-thirds of the for-mer Homestead store. The wide standsbetween the machines allow plenty ofspace for people to play as partners. Ve-gas style chairs can be raised or low-ered for your comfort.

The former casino is now a pleasant,gathering place called The RichlandRoom. A varied buffet menu for break-fast, lunch or dinner has been devel-oped for reserved meetings. The roomitself showcases Richland County with

items displaying sugar beets, cattle,grain and oil. A seed display from theRidgelawn Community can also beseen.

Building improvements also occur inthe lounge and restaurant. The loungenow features a new digital jukebox, apool table, more TVs, an elaboratesound system and wireless Internetservice. A new ramp leads from thelounge to the new casino and handi-capped restrooms. There’s a convenientsmoke shack close to the front door toprotect smokers. As well, the South 40’slounge also offers longtime favoritessuch as fishbowls and martinis.Karoake is available on Wednesday, Fri-day and Saturday nights.

The restaurant, meanwhile, featuresnew floor coverings, updated décor withmore color and even more historicalphotos from the area. Other improve-ments include an enlarged ladies roomand a walk-in freezer that will allow theSouth 40 to expand its menu.

To contact the South 40, call 433-4999.

South 40 completes improvementsto restaurant, casino, lounge areas

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Reese and Ray’s IGA and Son-da’s Solutions were among the2010 winners at the Sidney AreaChamber of Commerce andAgriculture’s annual banquetand awards ceremony held atthe Elks Lodge Jan. 31.

Wade VanEvery, SidneyChamber’s executive director,thanked committees, eventsponsors and volunteers for asuccessful year. The Chamberended the year with 250 mem-bers, including 17 new mem-bers.

“The Chamber is committedto helping its members,” Van-Every said.

David Seitz, the Chamber’snew president, talked about in-creasing community spirit inSidney. “We live in a great com-munity, we have some problems,but we really live in a great com-munity.”

HORIZON AWARDReese and Ray’s IGA was the

recipient of the Horizon Award,which is given to a business thathas been in existence for morethan five years but keeps break-ing new ground and moves for-ward. Sidney Health Centersponsors the award.

The current owners took overin 2006, but the business’ loca-tion was built and has servedcustomers since the early 1960s.

Chamber officials say, “In thelast year, we have seen a trans-formation happen to this estab-lishment that was indicated ex-tensively on the ballots. One bal-lot read ‘new store remodelingshows community investment,’and another ballot wrote how it‘Helps Sidney to be the place toshop,’ The owners indicate thatthe more they got into the build-ing, the more they found to re-place, and they didn’t knowwhen they would be able to stop.Chamber members obviouslylike and appreciate the workthat has taken place with thisbusiness.”

ENTREPRENEUR AWARDSonda’s Solutions, owned by

Sonda Shandy, won the Entre-preneur Award. The honor rec-ognizes someone who has beensuccessful in a new venture andhas captured the public’s atten-tion. The award is sponsored by

the Richland Federal CreditUnion.

Sonda’s Solutions startedbusiness in 2007 in a small officein the Kringen building way outon South Lincoln.

One of the ballots receivedstates “this is a new businessthat is filling a niche in the com-munity.” And it indeed has, forin May 2009 she moved into hercurrent building and now fillsup a 60 x 60 area with two em-broidery machines for customembroidery, carries three linesof flame resistant clothing andtwo lines of regular clothing.An owner of an oil field compa-ny offered to supply Shandywith an embroidery machine,but she says it has worked wellgetting it on her own. We alsoappreciate the support she hasgiven the Chamber since be-coming a member of our com-munity.

AGRICULTUREV S Inc., which stands for five

Steinbeissers, received theAgriculture Award sponsoredby the Ag Roundup.

Chamber officials said,“Tonight we honor a diversifiedand progressive farm and ranchfamily. They are widely knownfor their expanding range ofcrops they produce, which in-cludes the usual sugar beets,wheat, barley, corn silage andhay, and now comprises newventures such as lentils, pota-toes and soybeans. A cow-calfunit is integrated with a back-grounding lot and also cattlefinishing when feasible.”

The Ag Committee recognizesthis family for its unselfish roleas ag leaders. It is part of theirheritage that they take very se-riously and consider necessaryfor their own growth. The list ofassociations and committeesthat are represented and led bythis group include: NationalCattleman’s Beef Association,Montana Beef Council, Mon-Dak Beet Growers Association,Montana and Richland CountyFarm Bureau, Northern PlainsPotato Growers, U.S. Potato Pro-motion Board, Foundation forCommunity Care, Sidney FFAAlumni Association and Mon-tana FFA Foundation.

Accepting the award were Jim

and Craig Steinbeisser.

EDUCATIONSidney Middle School teacher

Deb Prevost was selected theEducator of the Year Award.DTF Educational Consulting,Daniel Farr, sponsored theaward.

Prevost has taught in the Sid-ney Public School system formore than 30 years and wasnominated by Sidney MiddleSchool Principal Kelly Johnson.Prevost is recognized for herwork as the leader of the Mon-tana Behavioral Institute (MBI)team at Sidney Middle School.The past two summers havebeen devoted to hours of MBItraining. She has developed ma-terials that benefit every stu-dent and staff member, and pro-duced excellent videos thatteach our students componentsof behavioral expectations thatare appropriate and meaningfulfor children of the middleschool age. This teacher had tomake changes and adapt newbeliefs when leading this proj-ect.

The public also knows Prevostas the past head coach of Sid-ney’s girls basketball team. Sev-eral of her players she men-tored went on to become suc-

cessful college-level players,while several of her assistantcoaches met with coaching suc-cess when their careers eventu-ally led them to other towns.She’s now the assistant coach ofthe Sidney Eagle golf team.

SUNRISE SPIRITThe RSVP (Retired and Senior

Volunteer Program) was the re-cipient of the Sunrise Spiritaward sponsored by the SidneyHerald. The award is meant tohonor an individual or groupthat has volunteered their serv-ices to the community.

RSVP of Richland and Mc-Cone County is a Senior CorpsProgram funded by the Corpo-ration for National and Commu-nity Service, and is sponsoredlocally by the Richland CountyHealth Department. The pro-gram’s mission is to engage citi-zens age 55 and older in mean-ingful service to meet local andcommunity needs in Richlandand McCone County. RSVP vol-unteers use their skills to servemore than 50 different non-prof-it organizations saving themover $300,000 annually.

RSVP helps the Chambermany times a year with projectssuch as putting the newsletterout, doing mailings and helping

with various events.

PARTNERS IN PROGRESSDoug and Lori Obergfell were

selected Partners in Progress.The award is sponsored by SeitzInsurance. The honor is savedfor special recognition for peo-ple who have given “a littlemore of themselves.”

The Obergfells work continu-ously for the Chamber. Involve-ment has included the Best ofthe West Beef Showcase, Ag Ap-preciation Golf Tournament,and being a director and presi-dent of the Chamber. When hetook on the chairman’s positionfor the Chamber last summerfor the beer concessions at thefair, Doug made a commitmentthat would be hard to beat as avolunteer. He did an excellentjob handling the guidelines theChamber needed to follow. Thevolunteer volume for this wasgreat, and he and Lori madesure their family signed up fortheir fare share of the work. Itwas appreciated greatly thatLori did all the laundry eachday.

They took a great deal of theirpersonal time for this mission,besides jobs at MDU and Cen-tral Hair’Em, they also operatea family ranch south of Sidney.

Sidney Chamber honors local businesses, individuals

Recipients of awards from the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture for 2010 included, frontfrom left, IGA’s Shirley Cayer, IGA’s Diane Kilsdonk, IGA’s Emily Hoff, IGA’s Bobbie Thompson, and Lori andDoug Obergfell; back, IGA’s Roger Petersen, IGA’s Joan Sheehan, IGA’s Kelly Burke, Deb Prevost, Jim Stein-beisser, Craig Steinbeisser, RSVP’s Rita Jacobson, RSVP’s Idelle Badt and RSVP’s Stanley Lindblom. Not picturedare Sonda Shandy, Don Steinbeisser Jr., Russell Steinbeisser, Joey Steinbeisser, RSVP’s Mary Bieber, IGA’s GaryRauschendorfer and IGA’s Anita Howell.


“We do it all.” It’s a bold state-ment, but one that S/L Servicesof Sidney clearly stands by.Catering to its customers, theoil field and industrial construc-tion business will perform vir-tually any job in the oil field andbeyond.

“Whatever it takes,” ownerLes Shandy said. “We will dowhatever our clients need.Keeping our customers happy isimportant to us.”

S/L Services started as asmall business in 2006 with justfour employees and three serv-ice trucks. Today, the staff hasgrown to 32 and the expansionhas led to acquiring top of theline equipment. With moreworkers and increased tools, thebusiness has been able to takeon larger, more diversified jobs.

“The expansion has allowedus to increase our workload,”Shandy said. “It’s been verybusy. We don’t really have a slowtime of the year.”

An example of S/L Services'versatility is its work in the oilfield. The business performs

tasks from concrete and groundwork in the beginning stages toonsite clean-up. Undergroundpiping and pressure washingare among the services provid-ed. S/L recently added a truck-ing division that includes bellydumps, low boys and tankers.

It is vital to have a businessthat can provide all the oil fieldservices needed, Shandy said.

“You don’t want to have tobring in someone new for everylittle job you have at a site,” hesaid. “So, it’s important to beable to perform a variety ofjobs.”

S/L Services also has the abil-ity to work on industrial con-struction jobs. The business hasalso found a niche performingtasks at gas plants. The main fo-cus at these sites is to keepplants running smooth to ulti-mately stay operational.

“We’ve really seen an increaseof those jobs,” Shandy said. “It’simportant to have work that’salways going to be around.”

The future looks bright forS/L Services. 2011 will see a con-

tinued expansion for the company.

“I’m very pleased with thegrowth in the past five years,”he said. “This year we’re look-

ing to add some staff and addi-tional new equipment. We wantto keep expanding. It should bea good year.”

S/L Services is proud to be a

part of Sidney and strives tosupport the local community.

Located at 2221 S. Central, S/LServices can be reached byphone at 433-6754.

S/L Services offers large variety of services in area

S/L Services’ community involvement includes sponsoring a baseball team.

Interstate Engineering continuesto show growth in eastern Montanaand western North Dakota. In opera-tion since 1976, Interstate Engineer-ing employs more than 120 profes-sionals. The firm has offices in fourstates and offers consulting engi-neering, land surveying, GIS/GPSand planning services to municipal,county, state and tribal governmentsand to private individuals and cor-porations.

“Our growth is really still tiedwith our municipal clients, but inaddition to maintenance type proj-ects, the growing populationprompts expansion projects,” LonniFleck, Interstate Engineering, said.

Interstate Engineering’s clients in-clude the cities of Sidney, WatfordCity, N.D., and Ray, N.D., along withRichland County and Sidney’sSchools. The company’s wide rangeof projects have included creating acampground near Brush Lake, oilwell staking, road development tosites and rural water development.“Our company has been involved ina lot of oil and gas activity,” Flecksaid. “I believe it will continue for atleast another five years.”

Profiles of the recent additions toInterstate Engineering include:William Beymer received a BS in geogra-

phy from Oregon State University inCorvallis. He also holds a Professional LandSurveyor License in the State of Oregon.Originally from Oregon, Bill has over 12years of experience and has completed alltypes of surveys including boundary, topogra-phy, construction and Right-of-Way.

Josh Schmierer has a BS in general engi-neering with a civil option from MontanaTech in Butte and also worked for Interstateduring the construction seasons of 2005-2009, while attending school.

Ray Kortes attended Dawson CommunityCollege in Glendive and Montana StateUniversity Northern in Havre. Prior to becom-ing full time, Ray worked for Interstate duringthe 2008 and 2009 construction seasons.

Adam Smith received a BS in civil engineer-ing from Montana State University inBozeman. Adam worked for Interstate dur-ing the summer of his last year of college.

Holly Garza has an AAS in civil engineer-ing/surveying technology from the NorthDakota State College of Science inWahpeton. Holly worked for Interstate at theWahpeton office for six years after graduat-ing.

Scott Folda attended National College inRapid City, S.D. Scott has 14 year of experi-

ence in the field of construction, whichincludes serving as underground superintend-ent, foreman and operator for eight years.

Ryan Kopp recently graduated fromMontana Tech in Butte with a BS in generalengineering with a civil option. During hisquest for an engineering degree, Ryaninterned in Portland, Ore., and also forRichland County.

Mike Tarnowski has an AAS in civil engi-neering from Minnesota State Communityand Technical College in Detroit Lakes, Minn.He has three years of experience in the fieldof survey and is experienced in materials test-ing and project inspection.

Lacey Goff joined the Williston Constructionoffice as an administrative assistant. Sheattended Northwest College in Powell, Wyo.,where she studied photography. She also hasa property and casualty insurance license.Lacey has more than eight years of businessmanagement experience.

Renae Harding started in Interstate’s Billingsoffice as a staff engineer and last fall trans-ferred to the firm’s Sidney office. She has aBS in construction engineering technologyfrom Montana State University in Bozeman.Renae has over 14 years of experience witha variety of different types of civil projects,primarily road construction. She recentlybecame a registered professional engineer.

Interstate Engineering keeps growing in region


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ChiropracticPhysician

Yellowstone Chiropractic, located at222 2nd Ave SW in Sidney is home tothree alternative health care profession-als; Dr. Ryan Laqua – Chiropractic Physi-cian of Yellowstone Chiropractic, RandyJoslin - Licensed massage therapist ofYellowstone Massage and most recentlyadded, Nicole Goulart - licensed massagetherapist of Essential Escape. All havingone thing very much in common, andthat is providing pain relief and healthimprovement to those in need.

“Chiropractic care and massage thera-py go hand in hand,” Dr. Laqua ex-plained. “More often the not problemswith pain are a combination of both ourjoints and muscle tissue.”

Some of the treatments offered at Yel-lowstone Chiropractic include treatmentof sports injuries, accidents, headaches,and lower back pain, also, offering stressand tension relief. Dr. Laqua has added afew new items for patients and to thepublic. These items include nutritionalcounseling, support pillows, and air packbackpacks. These backpacks are de-signed to lighten the load on ones backand shoulders and all these items are de-signed to help support a healthy lifestyle.

September will be Yellowstone Chiro-practics’ 10th year anniversary and sofar things have gone very well for the

business.Laqua graduated college in 2001 and

earned his Doctor of Chiropractic de-gree. He interned at a chiropractic clinicin Miles City prior to coming to Sidneyin 2001to start Yellowstone ChiropracticClinic.

“Sidney is a great town,” Laqua said.“Because of the local support and pa-tronage, Yellowstone Chiropractic hasbeen a success throughout the pastdecade.”

After a steady 10 years of business inoffering locals another option to pain re-lief and health care, Yellowstone Chiro-practic looks forward to continue help-ing those in need with a natural ap-proach to pain relief and other condi-tions.

“I look forward to what’s ahead andwould like to thank the community fortheir support over the past years andyears to come,” Laqua said.

Yellowstone Chiropractic provides pain relief‘Chiropractic care and massage

therapy go hand in hand.’

Dr. Ryan LaquaYellowstone Chiropractic


BY LOUISA BARBERSIDNEY HERALD

It’s the power of touch which cancompletely change one’s state of mindwhile improving their health. And it’swhat the owners of Body Bliss Massageand Stepping Stones Massage Therapyhave set their sights on every time aclient enters their store fronts.

“It’s just being able to help somebodyand make their day better,” CammiSeader, LMT, Body Bliss owner, said. A2005 graduate of Williston State Collegeand professional member of the Ameri-can Massage Therapy Association,Seader is in her sixth year of massagetherapy, having acquired a national cer-tification as well as Montana and NorthDakota licenses. Seader previouslyworked as a massage therapist at Sid-ney Health Center HealthWorks andthen at An English Touch Day Spa forfour years before opening her businessat the Village Square Mall last year.

“It’s been amazing ever since and alot busier,” she said. Seader offers a va-riety of massage packages, reflexology,body wraps and foot scrubs and severaladd-ons. And aside from that, she’sbeen able to expand her retail consist-

ing of a variety of lotions, body sprays,biofreeze, analgesics, gift baskets, flax-pax and a whole lot more. Among thefavorites is the steam canopy, a steamtent placed over the client while lyingon the massage table. “It just gives youthat nice, moist heat,” she said.

Located next door to Body Bliss is Ri-ta Bartelson’s Stepping Stones MassageTherapy, which has been open for threeyears in the mall and was recentlymoved next to Body Bliss. Bartelson, alicensed massage therapist and mem-ber of Associated Body Work and Mas-sage Professionals, says she enjoyshelping people become relieved of theirpain.

“I’m able to help them through differ-ent things,” she said. Bartelson offersSwedish, deep tissue massage and inte-grative reflexology and the ever-popu-lar Far Infrared Sauna. “It’s really goodfor detox,” she said.

A dry sauna, this service penetratesheat into the tissue deeper than a steamsauna, helping with pain relief, weightloss, depression, even lowering bloodpressure. Bartelson worked out of herhome for two years before moving tothe mall, and since moving next to BodyBliss “business has gotten a lot busier.”

Together, the two are an unstoppableforce, as the businesses strive to offernew and returning clients the best serv-ices available in the region. Amongthose is one of the most popular, the

couple’s massage, which Seader andBartelson do together in one room.Great for friends or couples, it’s an ex-perience found nowhere else in north-east Montana and western North Dako-ta.

“We’ve been doing a lot of those,”Seader said. Other combined servicesinclude hot stone, reflexology, core-my-ofascial release and postural stretch-ing.

There is so much more these two busi-nesses have to offer, that one simplymust check them out in person. Seaderand Bartelson say they’re excited forthe future of their companies and willcontinue expanding their retail andknowledge to give their clients the besttreatment available, so they’ll keepcoming back for more.

For more information or to schedulean appointment at Body Bliss call 433-body (2639), e-mail [email protected], find it on Facebook or visitwww.bodybliss4you.itworks.net. Andfor more information and an appoint-ment at Stepping Stones, call 433-7762,e-mail [email protected], be-friend on Facebook or visit www.step-pingstones.itworks.net.

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Nearing two years in Sidney, TrendzSalon has continued to expand as a salonfeaturing three stylists, a barber and anail technician. The business has provedto be a one-stop shop for all your beautyneeds.

“We’re hoping to become a full-servicesalon in the future. We just keep grow-ing,” owner Jahna Edwards said. “It’simportant to offer a variety of servicesto our clients.”

Edwards has a large selection of MicheBags available at the store, as the compa-ny’s eastern Montana distributor and us-es her salon as the base for the nationalchain in handbags. The bags have been apopular item, Edwards said.

“People just seem to love them,” shesaid. “I recommend that customers comedown and take a look at the bags.”

Another example of the business’ ver-satility is the addition of Pure RadiancePermanent Cosmetics. Heather Henry, atrained co-pigmentation specialist, be-gan offering her services in early 2011.

“We just have so much to offer,” Ed-wards said.

The salon also offers a variety of differ-ent hair care products for their cus-tomers. There are several excellent linesoffered at the salon, the owner said.

What makes Trendz stand out is an ex-

cellent group of workers. Their experi-ence and knowledge give customerspeace of mind and excellent service.

“I just can’t say enough about thegroup of workers we have in the salon,”she said. “It’s just a great group. I’m veryhappy with their continued efforts. Theydo great work.”

After a hugely successful year in 2010,Trendz is very excited for the future. Thebusiness looks forward to continuing toprovide quality work to their loyal cus-tomers.

“I’m very optimistic about 2011,” Ed-wards said. “It should be a great year.”

Looking for a new or update style? Vis-it Trendz at 118 S. Central Ave. to seewhat their crew has to offer.

Trendz is open Tuesday through Sat-urday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointmentat 433-2714.

Trendz keeps growing in Sidney‘It’s important to offer a variety

of services to our clients.’

Jahna EdwardsTrendz owner


Richland Economic Develop-ment keeps expanding its serv-ices to play a key role in eco-nomic growth for the area.

One example is the hand Rich-land Economic Development islending to improve the area’shousing situation. In January2010, RED met with developersGreg and Linette Miller aboutcreating a subdivision. REDprovided the Millers with infor-mation and then organized aUSDA, EDA and Department ofCommerce roundtable to offerguidance.

In another housing matter,RED held discussions with ho-tel partners regarding how ho-tels are now being used forhousing and urging the need fora third hotel because morerooms and a place for conven-tions is needed. Since that time,the announcement has beenmade that new hotels are com-ing to Sidney.

During the year, RED metwith officials such as the countyplanner, city planner and audi-tor of Williston, N.D., to com-

pare their housing developmentprocess system with the one ineastern Montana.

“We did it to see what wecould learn from each other,”Leslie Messer, executive direc-tor for Richland Economic De-velopment, said.

RED officials also developed asurvey for developers so theycould express their concerns toimprove services for them.

Also, Richland Economic De-velopment conducted outreachmeetings in the communities ofFairview, Savage and Lambertto hear plans/goals that are oc-curring in those towns.

“I believe the majority of theresidents know if they want ourhelp, they can call our office,”Messer said. “It shows thatwe’re here to provide help forall residents.”

Another highlight of the yearwas hosting a meeting wherethe area’s oil and gas companieswere able to meet with the Mon-tana Department of Environ-mental Quality to discuss issuessuch as delays and permits.

RED organized an economicroundtable and a small businessworkshop, both in April, in or-der to assist the business com-munity.

Some of RED’s success storiesin 2010 were the openings of theYellowstone Marketplace, Fire-side Café, Asian Garden andCandy Bouquet as well at keep-ing the Centre Theare open.RED also kept the public in-formed on the issues of endan-gered species/irrigation at theIntake Diversion Dam and thestatus of Roundup Ready beets.

The revolving loan fund wasutilized to start the YellowstoneMarketplace and lead to the re-opening of the Candy Bouquet.The objective of the $1 millionRLF is to provide a financialtool for new or expanding devel-opment opportunities withinRichland County. The RLF is de-signed to be a cooperative ven-ture with local financial institu-tions. Any funds that are notcommitted to an approved loanare kept in certificates of de-posit in local banks. These de-

posits earn interest and are uti-lized, as needed, to fund loandeals as approved.

“The determination and vi-sion of the Richland Countycommissioners has paid off.Their trust in RED and their in-vestment to the RLF has direct-ly resulted in 33 jobs. The pay-

rolls of these businesses posi-tively impact the economy sev-enfold as those companies con-tinue to flourish,” Messer said.“It’s opened so many doors. Wenow have the ability to be onequal footing with the rest ofthe state”

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Russ Wells was approved for a loan from the revolving loan fund to refi-nance the purchase and renovations of the Yellowstone Mercantile build-ing. Presenting the loan were Leslie Messer, Richland Economic Develop-ment, left, and Nancy Verschoot, Richland Federal Credit Union.

Wells Fargo remains committed


Wells Fargo is a diversified financialservices company providing banking,mortgage, investments, insurance,wealth, trust and estate planning, andmore. It has an important stake in the fu-ture of its customers, the local communi-ties it serves and its team members.

CUSTOMERSFor nearly 160 years, Wells Fargo has

been dedicated to helping customers – in-dividuals and businesses – succeed finan-cially. Wells Fargo’s unchanging vision,time-tested business model, conservativefinancial discipline and focus on doingwhat’s right for its customers guides thecompany and helps keep it strong.

“We’ve got an outstanding team in Sid-ney committed to helping our customersreach their financial goals,” said CamiSkinner, Ag and Business banking rela-tionship manager. “With more than 145years combined customer service experi-ence, we know how to help our cus-tomers thrive in good times and weatherthe storms.”

Throughout the current economicdownturn, Wells Fargo has continuedlending. For fiscal year 2010, Wells Fargowas the top Small Business Administra-tion (SBA) lender in the state, making$13.2 million in loans to Montana busi-

nesses, nearly $3.5 million more than anyother lender.

LOCAL COMMUNITIESEqually important is Wells Fargo’s role

of an active corporate citizen. This com-mitment starts at the very top of thecompany and is enthusiastically em-braced by team members. It’s based onthe belief that Wells Fargo has a respon-sibility to do its part to help maintainhealthy communities, like Sidney, thatare great places to live, work and do busi-ness.

“We invested a record $430,000 in Mon-tana in 2010, up 12 percent over 2009,”said Jodie Leland, Community Bankingpresident. “In addition, Wells Fargoteam members volunteered 11,000 hoursto help neighborhoods and communitiesacross the state succeed.”

TEAM MEMBERSWells Fargo knows that its people are

at the heart of the company’s competi-tive advantage.

“Wells Fargo is committed to being anemployer of choice by maintaining a di-verse, inclusive workplace,” Leland said.“In addition, our team members receiveoutstanding benefits and a wide range ofcareer opportunities.”

Despite being 95 years old, JohnsonHardware and Furniture is anything butset in old-fashioned ways.

It was just little more than four yearsago when Johnson Hardware and Furni-ture purchased the former Danielson’sTrue Value building in order to betterserve its customers. Now, Johnson Hard-ware and Furniture has one building forhardware supplies and another for furni-ture and home décor.

In 2010, the store again showed leader-ship in Sidney’s business community.When an area resident voiced a com-plaint that no business in Sidney sold bi-cycles, it was Johnson Hardware andFurniture that stepped forward and of-fered a quality line of bikes.

That type of customer service histori-cally resulted in Johnson Hardware incelebrating its 95th anniversary in 2010.During September, the business offeredroot beer floats one Saturday and a freebarbecue the following weekend to rec-ognize its anniversary.

“That was the highlight of our year in2010,” Phil Johnson, co-owner of John-son Hardware and Furniture, said.“We’re looking forward to the next fiveyears and to our grand celebration whenwe hit 100.”

Johnson Hardware and Furniture islocated in the same building, althoughmany expansions have taken place, aswhen the store originally opened in 1915.Prior to its 100th anniversary, plans areto improve the building’s roof, furnaceand lighting.

“We will continue to do improve-ments,” Johnson said.

From left, Hubert Johnson, Barb Johnsonand Paul Johnson show the cake from thefirst day of Johnson Hardware and Furni-ture’s 95th anniversary celebration.

Johnson celebrates 95th anniversary


Local farmers had a vision offorming a Rural Electric Cooper-ative in this area back in 1924when the first meeting was heldin the Hardy school house. Theywanted the conveniences the cityfolks were enjoying for years.

With their determination andhelp of funds which were madeavailable through the Rural Elec-trification Administration, onAug. 4, 1937, the first pole of the110 mile line was set, and LowerYellowstone Electric has been go-ing strong since. Today they haveover 2,085 miles of energizedlines with 4,836 meters servingnearly 2100 members.

LYREA members are a part ofsomething special. “They” are

the owners. The board of direc-tors consists of their neighborslooking out for their interest. Al-so, all margins or “profits” goback to the members in the formof Capital Credits.

Each June, Lower YellowstoneElectric holds its annual meet-

ing. This year it will be held onJune 1 at the Richland CountyFair’s Event Center. This is agreat opportunity for the mem-bers to find out what is happen-ing and learn about “their” coop-erative.

Now let’s meet the board and

employees that are working foryou to keep your lights on:

Don Prevost, CEO/generalmanager; Scott Johnson, officemanager; Diane Kalvoda, mem-ber service coordinator; JamiPropp, cahier/receptionist; Mar-go Zadow, billing clerk; Billie

Hillesland, mapping/eng. servic-es; Scott Hartje, IT manager;Corey Candee, electrical/IT tech;Mike Eberling, mechanic; ChrisHillesland, operations manager;Doug Hettich, assist. operationsmanager.; Terry Wilkinson, me-ter tech/journeyman; Bo Kin-dopp, eng./staking asst.; KevinGoff, eng./asst; Tom Kunesh,foreman; Aaron Eide, journey-man; Rich Gorde, journeyman;Tracy Henry, journeyman; LeeAlvstad, journeyman; RichardTremblay, journeyman; KellyKeysor, journeyman; EricMcPherson, journeyman; BryanFranck, app. lineman; and AlanMacDonald, meter reader/shopasst.

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The Retired Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP) is a federal program adminis-tered by the Corporation for National &Community Service (CNCS) and is theUnited States’ largest volunteer networkfor people 55 and older. RSVP volunteersshare their lifetime of experience andtackle critical needs in their communi-ties. Rural areas such as ours are oftenoverlooked by large, national organiza-tions who forget that people in rural ar-eas have just as much, if not more, to giveto their communities as people from met-ropolitan areas. Richland County is luckyto have an RSVP program sponsored lo-cally by the Richland County Health De-partment.

RSVP of Richland and McCone coun-ties has 310 volunteers who commit theirtime to over 50 non-profit workstationsbetween the two counties. RSVP volun-teers spend their time in a variety ofways. They volunteer for non-profit retailstores, schools, medical facilities, etc.

Whatever your interest, RSVP can finda volunteer opportunity for you. One vol-unteer was skilled in carpentry work andhad a desire to help low income seniorswith small home repairs – the RSVPHandyman Program was born. In 2010,

this program provided services to 17 lowincome seniors. The projects ranged frombuilding wheelchair ramps to fixingleaky pipes. RSVP volunteers saved localnon-profits and individuals in the twocounties over $300,000 last year.

A study conducted by UCLA states thatproductive activities slow many conse-quences of aging among senior citizens.Previous scientific studies have come tothe same conclusions. The UCLA studyspecifically suggests that out of all formsof productive activity, volunteering gen-erates the best results by helping seniorsstay fit, active in their community andmentally healthy. They even concludedthat volunteering is the only productiveactivity proven to help prevent frailty insenior citizens.

RSVP volunteers in Richland Countyare living proof of this as there are 85 ac-tive volunteers who are between the agesof 75-84, and 18 active volunteers over theage of 85. Richland County has some pret-ty impressive senior citizens, but we canalways use more volunteers or projectsfor them to work on. Help build a strongRichland County by partnering or volun-teering with RSVP. For more informa-tion, please call 433-2207.

RSVP features 310 volunteersin Richland, McCone counties


Located directly behind Sidney Rentalis the new Kringen Construction office,on County Road 350 (2702 S. LincolnAve.), north of Pacific Steel & Recycling,a contractor company which has wit-nessed a busy year for 2010.

They have been servicing the Willis-ton, N.D., area for several years and havenow added a permanent office in Willis-ton to better serve those customers.Business in the Williston area has beengoing strong.

After completing the new additionsand renovations at the Sidney HealthCenter and Extended Care, Kringen Con-struction crews dove right in to con-structing the multi-million dollar Rich-land County Law and Justice Center.That project was finished early in 2010.Currently, Kringen Construction Inc. isworking on parts of the Richland CountyCourthouse with plans now finalized andin the bidding process.

Another major project for KringenConstruction is ongoing at Pella Luther-an Church which should be completed on

schedule in early July 2011. The companyis also working on a multi-building proj-ect for XTO Energy in Sidney and just re-cently completed an office building forthe same oil company in Williston.

Although Kringen Construction hasexpanded its services in the Willistonarea, they want the public to know thehome office remains in Sidney wherethey will continue to strive to meet theircustomers’ needs.

For more information, visit the compa-ny’s new website, www.kringenconstruc-tion.com. Customers may call the Willis-ton office at 701-572-4124 or the Sidney of-fice at 406-433-4124.

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Sidney Health Center expand-ed its cancer care services to in-clude radiation therapy withthe addition of a newly con-structed vault and cancer suite.The first of its kind in Mon-tana, Sidney Health Center in-stalled a TomoTherapy Hi-Artradiation treatment system,which is one of the most ad-vanced cancer treatment sys-tems in the area. In fact, thenext closest unit is located inRapid City, S.D.

Unlike traditional radiationtherapy equipment, the To-moTherapy system combinesCT scan imaging with treat-ment delivery, ensuring themost accurate radiation treat-ment with the fewest side ef-fects. Every time a patientcomes for treatment, he/shegets a CT image. The built in CTscanner allows the radiation on-cologist, Dr. Lyle Harrison, theability to evaluate the tumordaily and adapt the treatment toaccount for tumor shrinkageand to minimize common sideeffects including dry mouth,

taste alterations, esophagitis,weight loss, tissue fibrosis, blad-der/bowel irritation, skin red-ness/blistering and hair loss.

Another unique quality of To-moTherapy is that it can treatmultiple tumors at once as wellas complex tumor shapes. Inshort, it offers the most sophis-ticated form of IMRT (IntensityModulated Radiation Therapy)with the greatest precision, thefewest side effects to normal tis-sues, and ultimately, the bestoutcomes.

The first cancer patients re-ceived radiation therapy treat-ment in the newly constructedcancer center in Sidney the firstweek in January 2011. Current-ly, there are five patients active-ly receiving radiation treatmentwith three more scheduled tobegin treatment in the near fu-ture.

Rick Haraldson, CEO, said,“We have some of the best re-sources available to treat cancerlocally. Our goal is to have allthe services centrally located atthe cancer center, and stream-

line patient care.”The Foundation for Commu-

nity Care continues to raisefunds for Phase II of the project,which is to relocate chemother-apy and provide a separate, pri-vate entrance to the center. Cur-rently, the medical oncology de-partment is located in the ERarea which utilizes one of theER bays as well as anoffice/treatment room to ad-minister chemotherapy and IVtherapies.

Sidney Health Center hasbeen offering outpatient oncolo-gy since 1989 and currentlyserves 42 patients including 19active oncology patients. Thisessential service provides pre-scribed chemotherapy and IVtherapy treatments as well aseducation and support to pa-tients and their families.

With the renovation of Suite103 in the clinic, Phase II of theproject will centralize all outpa-tient cancer care services inone-convenient location and en-hance the patient experience forthose going through treatment.

The renovation includes addingfour infusion rooms with a cen-tralized nursing station as wellas providing designated clinicspace for the visiting medicaloncologist.

This phase is dependent onsupport from the communityand is projected to cost $1.4 mil-

lion. To date, the Foundationhas raised nearly $400,000 forthe medical oncology service.

To donate to the Phase II Can-cer Center fund send your giftto the Foundation for Commu-nity Care at 221 Second St. N.W.,Sidney, MT 59270 or call 488-2273.

Sidney Health Center expands cancer care services during 2010

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Sidney Health Center has the first TomoTherapy Hi-Art radiation treat-ment center in Montana.

Following a transition in store leader-ship during 2009, Reynolds Market’sneighborly staff continues doing whatthey do best: delivering the most bangfor the customer’s buck while servingthe community it thrives in.

Reynolds employees believe in sup-porting local organizations and itshows. Along with its support for theschool system, 4-H program, Boy Scoutsand Relay for Life, Reynolds is a bigcontributor to the Boys & Girls Club ofRichland County through its Pepsi-product sales. Every three months, thestore donates a percentage of pop salesto the organization and have so far giv-en more than $3,000. Recently, ReynoldsMarket has begun assisting the WestSide Elementary School playgroundfund, just another way to show theycare about the area they live in.

“I think every body should. I think it’sa responsibility being a businessman intown,” stare manager Ron Utgaardsaid.

Aside from community involvement,Reynolds works to ensure shoppers aregiven a great selection of products fromnamebrand to generic. The store re-

mains one of the only retail grocers tocarry Western Family products, one ofthe largest store labels with a money-back guarantee policy. Western Family,which personally inspects its products,offers thousands of items comparableto larger namebrand lines for less.

“It’s more economical,” Utgaard said.“People save a lot of money.”

Aside from its popular namebrand,Western Family also carries an organicline, Natural Direction, for those whowant all-natural food products.

Additionally, Reynolds newly remod-eled its wine selection, expanding it tobe the most complete Montana-madesection around. Numerous accessoriesare available including wine corkscrews, wine bags and aerators.

Remember, if you can’t find whatyou’re looking for, staff will work tofind it and order it for you.

Reynolds Market is ready for the fu-ture and will be there to offer the samefast, friendly customer service resi-dents have come to enjoy for more than85 years.

Visit www.reynoldsmarket.com orfriend them on Facebook.

Reynolds Market keeps reachingout to help community projects

Perhaps no business owners in Sid-ney have been more busy than the own-er of Millers’ Corner in the last year.

Business has been booming with theconvenience store’s ever popular made-to-go meals and catering services. “Ithink we finally found our niche,” co-owner Linette Miller said. So with thatin mind, she and husband, Greg Miller,decided it was time to expand theirbusiness venture into another realm asthey tackle the housing crisis in Sid-ney.

For more than three years, the own-ers of Millers’ Corner have worked ona project they hope will ultimatelycater to the needs of the area. Behindthe convenience store lies three acresof owned property – property that usedto be the Frontier Trailer Park. And af-ter considerable thought, the couple de-cided to build six stick-built townhous-es and two individual units for a totalof 14 homes in a controlled subdivisionthat would be up for sale. Units will bepre-sold.

An open house to check out the unitswill be held in late spring for potentialbuyers. Informational packets will beavailable which include dollar figuresand layout designs for those seriously

interested in purchasing a home.Development began in November as

trees, shrubs and the road were re-moved and large amounts of dirt washauled in to address drainage issues.It’s been an arduous process thus far asthe Millers’ property had to be devel-oped from scratch so as to transform itinto a major subdivision. No subdivi-sions have been developed in Sidney foryears. The couple has had to meet allpaperwork requirements with the city,county, state and financial institutions.

Greg Miller says he’s optimistic forthe future and the housing projectthey’ve undertaken. “We hope this ad-dresses some of the needs of the com-munity. It’s going to be a good place tolive.”

Millers expand into new heights of business‘We hope this addresses some ofthe needs of the community. It’sgoing to be a good place to live.’

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What a busy year it was for the peopleat Party Central, a business which con-tinues to strive to provide the best possi-ble service and products to its customers.

2010 was the year of Yankee Candle bo-nanza! In addition to the traditional Yan-kee Candles offered in a variety of sizesand flavors, Party Central expanded itscollection to Yankee Candle sprays, carfresheners, the popular lip balms andmelting tarts. By popular demand, PartyCentral offers customers as many vari-eties of scents as they can handle. Thestore offers a great deal for these prod-ucts. Buy nine tarts or votives and getthree free. This year, staff will offer moreaccessories for the melting tarts.

Party Central, always in the businessto celebrate, sells greeting and pop-upcards. These cards make for great gifts byadding confetti inside by inserting into acup or mug, placing it into a gift in a bal-loon along with some cash. “They’vebeen a good little seller,” owner DanaMoos said.

Due to a rise in popularity, Party Cen-tral has increased its selections in babyshower products from licensed goods togenerics. And that popularity has growninto first-birthday products.

A “Birthday Club” has formed for chil-

dren 10 and under, which recognizesbirthdays and gives all sorts of goodies.Staff watch out for golden birthday mile-stones and over-the-hill (or what they call“Child at Heart”) birthdays as well.

A big seller in Montana-made prod-ucts, Party Central continues to retail avariety of state and local products. Thestore will soon offer Sidney-made prod-ucts and souvenirs just in time for theSidney centennial celebration this sum-mer. “We had a blast with the Montanaproducts during the holidays,” Moossaid.

And don’t forget about graduation sup-plies available for all area schools.

2011 has a lot in store for this shop asnew products come in all the time. Be onthe look out for Snipe-Hunting kits aswell as a new, top-secret, family-orientedbusiness adventure coming soon. “We’relooking forward to introducing a newline of products,” Moos said, “and shar-ing the good news with everyone all donein good taste.”

Party Central is located at 105 E. Main.Newcomers are welcome to check themout behind the magenta pink door or tocall them at 433-4386. To view more oftheir products, visits www.partycentra-landgifts.com.

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Since its inception in 1925, employeesof the Sidney branch of Stockman Bankhave remained loyal to the area theyserve.

Eighty-six years in a community willno doubt create deep roots, and Stock-man Bank continues that legacy to thisday. Employees participate in numerouscommunity service groups, among thembeing retired volunteer firefighters, Sid-ney Kiwanis and Lions Club, SidneyHealth Center board, Sidney Health Cen-ter HealthWorks board, Dollars forScholars, Boys & Girls Club of RichlandCounty board, Richland Economic Devel-opment board, active in the Sidney AreaChamber of Commerce and Agriculturecommittees and the Sidney CommunityEducation Foundation board.

And that’s not all as Stockman Bankcontinues to invest in its community’sfuture by supporting Sidney Health Cen-ter’s project to bring the newest and lat-est equipment to treat cancer at the newCancer Center. Stockman Bank presi-dent Garth Kallevig said after being ap-proached by Sidney Health Center offi-cials, Stockman Bank decided it was abeneficial project to pursue. StockmanBank assisted in the process to create In-dustrial Revenue Medical Bonds andpurchased 100 percent of these bonds to

finance the TomoTherapy radiationequipment.

“I think it’s a great project for our com-munity,” Kallevig said.

Thanks to Stockman Bank’s willing-ness to provide the necessary means tobring the cancer treatment equipment toSidney, the cancer center opened in Jan-uary, and the radiation therapy servicehas been busy.

As always, Stockman Bank maintainsfriendly, professional service for the com-munity offering complete financial serv-ices including personal, business, realestate and agriculture. Providing reli-able customer service also means main-taining the quality of its facility. Lastyear, Stockman underwent a remodelingproject. In addition to new flooring, up-dated wall and window treatments,Stockman Bank increased heating, cool-ing, lighting efficiencies, main-floor rest-rooms and added a main-floor confer-ence room.

Stockman Bank is open Mondaythrough Saturday. The auto bank/drive-thru, which also has a walk-in lobby, isopen Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.-5p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Themain bank is open Monday throughThursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Stockman Bank stays active in community

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Recruitment efforts in 2010proved to pay off for SidneyHealth Center as new physi-cians relocated to the area.

Last fall, Sidney Health Cen-ter secured contracts with anOB/GYN, an orthopedic sur-geon and two family medicinephysicians. At that time CEORick Haraldson stated, “We areoptimistic about the quality ofphysicians who have expressedinterest in relocating to ourarea. They are definitelyrounding out the medical staffand addressing the needs ofthe community.”

Since then Dr. Jeffrey Schaf-fer, who is a board certifiedOB/GYN, opened his practicein the clinic and started seeingpatients the first week in De-cember. Schaffer joined themedical staff with 20 years ofexperience as an OB/GYNpracticing medicine in theMidwest. He enjoys getting toknow his patients by address-ing their concerns and provid-ing quality care through the

stages of a woman’s life.In addition, Dr. James Scott,

who is a board certified ortho-pedic surgeon, joined the med-ical staff and surgical team thefirst part of January 2011.Scott has been a visiting sur-geon at Sidney Health Centerfor the past 11 years and re-tired from his practice inBillings at the end of 2010.Scott now sees patientsthrough the Sidney HealthCenter Clinic, provides emer-gency coverage and performssurgeries right here in easternMontana on a regularly sched-uled basis. He specializes inknees, hips and backs; and will

also be available to evaluateany general orthopedic condi-tion.

“We are excited about ex-panding our orthopedic cover-age. Between the two orthope-dic surgeons (Dr. Ben-Youssef

and Dr. Scott),we are hopefulthat it will im-prove our abili-ty to treat arearesidents con-sistently espe-cially in emer-gency situa-tions,” stressed

Haraldson.As indicated, the clinic also

added two family medicinedoctors to the roster taking thecount from eight to 10 primarycare providers including fourfamily practice, two internalmedicine, one pediatrician andthree nurse practitioners.

Dr. Tony Ham, who practicesfamily medicine, has been see-ing patients through the med-ical arts building and filling infor the emergency departmentas needed. He signed a con-tract to assist with the pri-mary care needs and provideclinic coverage on a regularbasis.

Additionally, a female physi-

cian joined themedical staff inJanuary 2011.Dr. Linda Klein,who is boardcertified in fam-ily medicine, re-located to Sid-ney from Port-land, Ore., andopened her

practice the first week in Janu-ary. She is particularly inter-ested in rural medicine andlooks forward to the opportu-nity in eastern Montana.

Sidney Health Center also of-fers a walk-in clinic on Satur-day mornings from 9 a.m. tonoon in Suite 104. No advanceappointments are taken for thewalk-in clinic. Patients areseen on a first come, first servebasis. However, to set up an ap-pointment with any of the newproviders, individuals are en-couraged to call the main clin-ic number at 488-2510 Mondaythrough Friday during regularbusiness hours.

Physician recruitment proves successful at Sidney Health Center

Dr. Schaffer Dr. Scott Dr. Ham Dr. Klein

‘We are optimistic aboutthe quality of physicians

who have expressedinterest in relocating to our area. They are

definitely rounding out themedical staff and

addressing the needs of the community.’

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As a business dedicated to meeting itsclient’s needs to the fullest, Creative Solu-tions invests in its equipment and staff tooffer the best services possible.

Serving an area from Miles City to Plen-tywood, the business specializes in cabi-netry and countertops for the kitchen,bath and office, and also handles closet or-ganizers and rotating jewelry organizers.Brenda Larson has worked in the cabi-netry and construction industry for morethan 30 years and is the area’s most expe-rienced cabinet and closet designer.

As business continues to grow, Larsonsays it’s phenomenal. “People have beenreally good to us.” She also believes incustomers’ trust and word-of-mouth ad-vertising to bring repeat customers.‘That’s truly the nicest thing,” she said.

For more than 20 years, Larson hasworked with computerized imaging soft-ware which allows her to draw detailedplans of kitchens, bathrooms or an entirehouse. The newest computer programthat Creative Solutions has invested inhas a selection of libraries of the leadingmanufacturers of paint and countertopcolors. Therefore, the customer canchoose a variety of styles to see how theywill look with their cabinetry.

With the assistance of the computerizedsoftware, Creative Solutions expertlyguides customers through the process ofchoosing the perfect products to create a

customized floor plan and design of aroom.

Aside from designing, however, Cre-ative Solutions also sells the latest materi-als in interior decorating at competitivepricing. During 2010, the store added sev-eral new products including interiordoors featuring rustic alder, hickory,maple and cherry, which can be custom-stained to match the customer’s cabinetryor as an accent. New countertop materialsinclude rustic wood slab top, laminatemade to look like granite, even camou-flage, which is a favorite among men.They also sell solid surface, quartz andgranite tops.

Working along side Larson are designand sales assistants, Teresa Benson andMandy Barnard, who are there throughevery step of the design process. Togetherthese three professionals will help easecustomers’ minds about the quality ofmaterials, making sure all products workwell together. They work to make contactswith neighboring towns and cities tobring the latest and greatest to Sidney andcan find most any product the customerrequests.

The public and all area contractors areinvited to visit the showroom or visit thecompany’s website at www.creativesolu-tions.com. Creative Solutions operates byappointment, so customers must call 488-1461 to schedule at their convenience.

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A business that’s been around for 40years may have new owners but still of-fers the same great service to the oil in-dustry.

Richland County natives Mark, Robinand Jake Urlacher, who have been theowners of Northern States Fishing Toolsfor more than a year now, say business isflourishing with the thriving Bakkenplay. This growing business of seven em-ployees offers oil field equipment rentalsand provides the necessary tools andservices to get wells back in productionas soon as possible. This company workswith new fishing equipment and knowl-edgeable shophands who know what ittakes to do each project.

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customers, promoting our business tonew people in the area,” Mark Urlachersaid.

The people of Northern States FishingTools want potential customers to knowthey’re available 24 hours a day. Andwith years of experience, they have theskills and know-how to get each job doneright and done quickly.

“No two jobs are exactly the same,”Urlacher said. Sometimes improvising isa need, and the knowledge to understanddown-hole conditions remains a price-less quality.

Urlacher says they plan to continue up-dating equipment as they can as well ascontinue to grow the company. “Wewould like to expand to find experienced,local workers with people skills,” he said.

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If there is one place in Rich-land County where relaxationand healing come together, it isthe Green Leaf Wellness Centerin Sidney where the mind, bodyand spirit is first priority.

With a variety of body careproducts, natural teas, massagetherapy, a physical fitness gymand much more, Green Leaf isconsidered the MonDak re-gion’s epicenter for those look-ing to enrich their lives throughnature’s healing power.

Cyndee Brown, a licensedmassage therapist and owner ofGreen Leaf, has been certifiedin reflexology since 1994, after ayear-long intense program. Af-ter several years of reflexology,she started learning many oth-er healing modalities and has atool belt full of therapeutictechniques. Her business, Inte-grated Health Modalities,moved from a solon to an apart-ment, to her home and settlingin the Village Square Mall for ayear in 2008.

“My vision for businessstemmed from an inspirationalbusiness in Albuquerque,N.M.,” Brown said. While visit-ing family, Brown was intro-duced to a business which soldnatural and organic products,dietary supplements, gifts, bodycare products and the like, aswell as an exercise gym, a bodytherapy center and organicdeli.

It was in the mall that GreenLeaf steadily began to grow.Brown and Kim Schlothauerwere busy booking massage ap-pointments and sharing onetreatment room; they soonneeded more space. Kay Nicewas busy selling products, andtheir product line needed morespace also. “As the product linegrew and our treatment optionsexpanded, so did our need formore massage therapists andsquare footage. After all, wherewas I going to put the exercisefacility?” Brown said.

By January 2010, Green Leafhad moved to 113 E. Main,across from the mall, into abuilding suitable for the GreenLeaf to grow.

2010, a big year to say theleast, sprouted the largest

growth for the Green Leaf.Brown added six treatmentrooms, five additional massagetherapists, an entire women’sfitness circuit and an expandedstore front but still no organicdeli.

As a massage therapist,Brown recommends clients trytreatments such as CranioSacral Therapy, Trigger PointTherapy, Proprioceptive Neuro-muscular Facilitation, PrimalReflex Release Technique,Quantum Touch, Reiki,andtreatment for localized acute orchronic pain conditions. “Ifthose treatments sound confus-ing, don’t worry. I figure outwhat you need; I just need toknow your problem,” Brownsaid.

Brown is a certified fitnessand nutrition consultant andcan create a personalized work-out plan to help with the body’sability to rebalance. She is alsothe consultant for Ideal ProteinWeight Loss Method, a weight-loss plan overseen by Dr. CadeTayler, Circle, whose clinic is atGreen Leaf. This program of-fers clients tremendous resultsthat have already been docu-mented. The newest approachto help with fat burning andmetabolic increase for thosewho want to lose some extraweight is the Infrared Body

Wraps. “This treatment workswonders in combination withthe Ideal Protein Methodand/or the Green Leaf FitnessCircuit,” she said.

Along with running a busi-ness, Brown is a full-time stu-dent pursuing a master’s inhealth psychology andacupuncture. Her goal for thebusiness is to educate people tolearn how to help themselvesand that healing comes fromwithin the client, not from apractitioner. “All of us in natu-

ral health care know health is amatter of learning how to pre-vent disease, and body worktherapists are to assist the heal-ing process, not fix it,” Brownsaid.

Kim Schlothauer, LMT, agraduate from Dahan School ofMassage Therapy in Las Vegas,Nev., began work at Green Leafin 2008. “My full-time job is be-ing a mom, but I work severaldays a week because I truly lovedoing massage,” she says. “I ap-preciate my clients and thepeaceful time for myself.”Schlothauer primarily workson clients who have specificcomplaints but also doesSwedish massage and deep tis-sue. She’ll be adding anti-agingfacial massage and herbal mudwraps to her services as well.

Kay Nice has been a regis-tered nurse for 18 years, joiningGreen Leaf in 2008 after takinga Reiki class from Brown.Along with Reiki, Nice does en-ergy balancing and distanthealing. “It’s amazing to havesomeone feel the energetic ef-fects of healing touch,” Nice

said. In addition to selling theonly body jewelry in the area,she will put together energyhealing kits available for sale.Standard Process supplementsare available as well. “These arefood grade supplements, andherbs are are only sold throughqualified practitioners,” shesaid.

George Derry, LMT, a gradu-ate of Williston State College,has worked at the Green Leaffor more than a year. “I enjoylearning many forms of thera-peutic massage especially hotstone,” he says. “It is very relax-ing and helps the person to re-lax for a more therapeutic treat-ment.” Derry has also takenclasses from Brown includingreflexology and Reiki. “I likegiving all kinds of massages,but my favorite is hot stonemassage,” he says. “I feel we arenever too old to learn newthings, and I am excited aboutlearning more that will helpothers deal with different achesand pains.”

Michelle Hernandez, LMT,graduated from Williston State

College in 2005 and has beenpracticing massage for fiveyears. She has been working atGreen Leaf for more than year,offering Swedish massage, deeptissue therapy and ear can-dling. Hernandez is expandingher services to include wraps,scrubs and other specializedmassage techniques.

Tiffany Englet, LMT, the newmassage therapist, moved fromAlbuquerque, N.M. Her special-ty is in relaxation massage butwill be taking reflexologycourses soon. She offers a calm,relaxing massage with a natu-ral gift for therapeutic touch. “Iwant people to feel good duringthe treatment but also feel won-derful and rejuvenated after,”she said.

The folks at Green Leaf arenot done growing yet. Theyknow not what new and excit-ing possibilities may come theirway, but they remain commit-ted to continuing their educa-tion. In fact, Brown will facili-tate a reflexology workshop andQuantum Touch interactiveworkshop soon.

Green Leaf Wellness Center where relaxation, healing come together


Cyndee Brown relaxes a client.

‘It’s amazing to havesomeone feel the energeticeffects of healing touch.’

Kay NiceEnergy balancing, distant healing

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2010 was an exciting year for the busi-ness as Margaret’s son, Joe, became co-owner of the business. “Joe has steppedin and done just a great job,” MargaretBradley said. “It’s been a very good yearfor the business, and the transition to apartnership has been a smooth one.”

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A downward national economy wouldseem impossible when looking at Sid-ney’s Pro-Build which has been busierthan ever over the past year.

“It’s hard to keep up most days, butwe’re happy to have the business andsupport of the community,” managerTeresa Mannix said.

As always, Pro-Build does its best tostay ahead of the times. The store hasan excellent variety of the newest prod-ucts needed for your next project of anysize. The construction industry comesout with something new every couplemonths, so there is always something tocatch a builder’s eye. Deckings, cabi-nets, roofing, countertops, siding andsoffit materials are just a few of theproducts this company offers.

One of the major strengths of thebusiness is its service, which has beenrecognized repeatedly since 2007. Sid-ney’s Pro-Build is one among severalstores in the Midwest region and hasbeen rewarded for its staff ’s service

four times as it was in the top 10 in thestates of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado,North Dakota, South Dakota, Minneso-ta, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.

“Everybody here pitches in, andeverybody here has a part of it. It’ssomething we’re pretty proud of,” Man-nix said.

Pro-Build prides itself on staff experi-ence; four employees offer 25-plus yearsof experience in the building industry,great resources for one’s constructionprojects.

Pro-Build is thankful for its clients,and that is why there is a Customer Ap-preciation Day each year in the thirdweek of May. The day features as manyvendors as possible who are there to an-swer customers’ questions.

“It’s a great time for everyone to comeout and to see what we have to offer,”Mannix said. “It’s gone well, and welook for the event to grow even more.”

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Since moving into a combined facilitymore than a year ago, the staff at SidneyRental continues to expand the businessto meet the needs of a their growingclientele.

The new Sidney Rental facility, locatedon County Road 350 (2702 S. LincolnAve.), north of Pacific Steel & Recycling,provides ample room for various types ofrental equipment. Sidney Rental has all

types of construction equipment, toolsfor home projects and various items forlawn and gardening.

Sidney Rental is now a Wacker dealerproviding pumps, compaction and light-ing equipment. Sidney Rental no longerrents party supplies such as tents and ta-bles, however, they continue expandingthe variety of tools they do offer.

“We just want to continue to meet theneeds of our customers,” manager Den-nis Lorenz said.

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Another successful year has come andgone, and the future is still looking brightfor Frontier Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning of Sidney. The businesscontinues to grow and stay busy whichwas definitely the case in 2010.

“We’re really happy with how the yearwent. It’s been very busy,” office managerChristie Steinley said. “We have contin-ued to serve our clients to the best of ourability in 2010, and we take pride in that.”

Once again, the staff of Frontier Heat-ing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioninglooks back on another great year of pro-duction serving the residential and busi-ness district of the area. Major commer-cial projects in 2010 included work at Sid-ney Health Center Extended Care andCancer Care Center, Sidney MiddleSchool and High School, Stockman Bank,Yellowstone Marketplace, RichlandCounty Fair’s Event Center, TranSys-tems, Rau Designs, Alliance Church inFairview and the Pella Lutheran Churchin Sidney.

“It’s always exciting to see the resultsof your hard work,” Steinley said.

Many of the projects featured the in-stallation of geo-thermal heating andcooling which is as popular as ever. Amore efficient method than gas or

propane, geo-thermal heating and cool-ing has seen an increase in the areathanks to the current tax credits avail-able.

“It’s very popular right now,” Steinleysaid. “There has been a push the last cou-ple of years for it because it is such an ex-cellent way to conserve energy. Our cus-tomers who have went geo-thermal arevery happy with their choice.”

Steinley added, “Since May of 2010 wehave had two service technicians, ownerMike Donahue, and Carson Fohl, work-ing because of the high demand for serv-ice. And we are still looking for a thirdtechnician. There has been a demand foran increase of service in outlying areas,such as Scobey, Plentywood, Bainvilleand Circle.”

Until a third technician is hired, thebusiness will still be unable to effectivelytake on these areas. Frontier is currentlyin the process of offering precision tune-ups to existing clients. “We want to doour best to take care of our loyal cus-tomers,” Steinley said.

On the install side, Frontier has ownerWayne Reid, Justin Verhasselt, Kraig Bal-cer, Joe Carlson, Tyler Larson, JamesKoester, and Lance Kuylen. Current com-mercial projects include the Pella Luther-

an Church, XTO Energy, Sidney MiddleSchool, ConocoPhillips and Pamida.

“Overall, I feel we have an excellentteam of workers,” Steinley said. “I thinkthat improves our quality of service forour customers.”

Frontier accommodates customersfrom all over northeastern Montana, aswell as northwestern North Dakota, withan overall radius of 80 miles.

“We want people in the surroundingcommunities to rely on us and know that

we will provide quality, timely work,”Steinley said.

It is Frontier’s intention to accommo-date the growth in Richland County andbeyond. However, it wants to take care ofloyal customers. The staff prides itselfon excellent workmanship with its goalto provide quick, reliable service to itsclients. Frontier Heating, Refrigerationand Air Conditioning is located at 1991 W.Holly St., Sidney. For more informationcall 488-4657.

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Carson Fohl, left, and co-owner Mike Donahue of Frontier Heating, Refrigeration and AirConditioning.


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The year 2010 proved to be a successfulone for Kentucky Fried Chicken in Sid-ney. It was also a time for change as thebuilding went through a major re-modelwith improvements still being made.

“Everything has beengoing really well,” HarryMetz, who owns the busi-ness with his wife, Linda,said. The two just com-pleted their first year ofowning and managingKFC.

Many of the changes ofthe business have to dowith the building itself.After updating the floor-ing, register and the out-side of the business, plans for 2011 in-clude improved lighting and changes tothe parking lot. The building’s layout willalso be changed to create a more comfort-able experience for the customers.

While KFC may have a new look, youcan expect the same great food offering avariety of chicken dishes available withall the fix-ins. Grilled chicken is still a

very popular item as is a new line ofchicken sandwiches.

The business, currently open from 11a.m. to 8:30 p.m., will have summer hoursconsisting of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. KFC is cur-

rently closed on Sundaysdue to staff shortages. Adaily buffet is availablefeaturing a wide varietyof entrees, salads, sidedishes and desserts. It’sbeen a big hit, Metz said.

“The buffet has beenvery busy since we start-ed,” he said. “People seemto really like it.”

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Sidney Cleaners and Laundry keepsadding new equipment to its operation inorder to reach the needs of its increasingamount of customers.

Owner Cindy Linde notes one of theimprovements will improve the compa-ny’s work with starched shirts.

“We do a lot of starched shirts,” Lindesaid. “We upgraded equipment with oursingle buck press. It’s a new, more effi-cient way of pressing starched shirts.What we had was a dinosaur in the in-dustry.”

Other improvements at the laundry, lo-cated at 121 Second Ave. N.E., include two75-pound dryers, a 125-pound dryer, a 140-pound washer and a 200-pound washer.

The business also purchased a pulledtrailer so they can keep up with rentaldeliveries.

Yet another purchase by the companywas a large swamp cooler to help keepemployees more comfortable duringwarm conditions.

The rental part of the business contin-ues to rise as area workers need flamedresistant clothing including shirts, jeans,coats, bibs and coveralls. The items areavailable in all sizes and for men andwomen.

“That has increased my demand formore washers and dryers,” Linde said.“Under the terms of our contract, wewash the materials.”

The coin-op, located on Central Av-enue, now features four new top-loadcommercial Maytags. In an effort to keepit more comfortable, Linde keeps up withthe maintenance at the facility, which iscleaned twice a day.

Sidney Cleaners and Laundry has 11employees including Cindy’s daughters,Jen and Hannah Nielson.

“We have a really, really good staff,”Cindy Linde said.

The College for Financial Planning, lo-cated in Denver, Colo., is pleased to an-nounce Tamra L. Maltese, Sidney, suc-cessfully completed the Master of Sci-ence degree program in financial plan-ning in December 2010 with a cumula-tive G.P.A. of 3.8.

The College for Financial Planning isthe country’s oldest and most widely re-spected provider of financial planningeducation. The Master of Science degreeis the highest degree available from thecollege and demonstrates proficiency inelements of financial planning.

“It was rewarding to complete my mas-ter’s degree with a 3.8 G.P.A. My knowl-edge obtained from a master’s degreewill benefit all of my clients,” she said.

Maltese is a certified public account-ant, certified financial planner and aninvestment advisor representative withH.D. Vest Financial Services SM. Withthe completion of her master’s degree infinancial planning, she is one of onlytwo professionals in Montana with allthree certifications. Maltese has 25 yearsof income tax preparing and consulting

experience, having been a CPA since1985, an investment advisor since 2002and a CFP since 2009. She enjoys work-ing with clients, assisting them withtheir income taxes and financial plans.Maltese welcomes anyone with incometax or financial planning questions. Shecan be reached at 433-1640 or at 113 W.Main St. in Sidney.

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Tamra Maltese completed the College for Fi-nancial Planning program.

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If you’re wanting to transform youryard and garden into a paradise vaca-tion, the people at Plant Paradise canhelp.

In its second season, Plant Paradiseis a haven with its wide selection oftrees, shrubs, perennials and annuals.Linda Casey will open for business ten-tatively in late April with an expandedline of plants available. Plant Paradisewill sell pines and spruces, fruit trees,shade trees and even ornamental trees,all for the customer’s taste. Hangingbaskets and planters of all shapes andsizes are also available. She will evenplant your planters for you.

Casey recommends trees to be pre-or-dered to be sure to get exactly what youwant. In addition to 20 years experi-ence working in greenhouses, shelearned the art of horticulture fromher grandmothers who were avid gar-deners. She likes everything about thisbusiness from caring for the plants tohelping customers with their plantingneeds.

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home, which is calming in itself. Ormaybe it’s because customers knowthey can call anytime or visit afterhours. Plant Paradise is located at34514 Highway 200. Turn south at milemarker 67 (four miles past the flashinglight). For more information, callCasey, 798-3378 or 489-3378, look forPlant Paradise on Facebook or [email protected].

This year will be a year of growth, af-ter having learned so much from open-ing the business last year. Casey wantsto hear from the public about sugges-tions for products as she can order justabout anything for her customers.Casey continues building a customerbase and looks forward to serving newones.

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Heather Henry is a trained co-pigmenta-tion specialist now offering her services atTrendz Salon in Sidney. Following cosme-tology school in Great Falls and workingas a hair stylist in Sidney for three years,Henry went to school in January to learnpermanent cosmetics in an attempt to addmore services to the salon. “I enjoy doinghair and everything, but I thought it wouldgo kind of hand -in-hand with the cosme-tology,” Henry said. “It’s something that’snew and upcoming. It’s different fromeverything else that’s around here.”

Henry uses FDA-approved products tofill in eye brows, create eye liner and lipliner as well as lash and brow tinting. It’s aby-hand procedure, which means lessswelling and bleeding than if it was doneby machine. The method also makes for asofter, more natural look.

Here’s how it works. First, Henry match-es the desired color to the client’s skintone. Second, two anesthetics are applied

to the area being worked on so that theclient can’t feel the needle. Henry says itfeels like a hair being plucked, followed bynumbness. Then, Henry fills in with thedesired color for a natural look. A “roughdraft” is applied first to test how the bodytakes the pigment and to let it heal, fol-lowed by a touchup between four weeksand six months later. Clients typically re-turn every two to three years for touchups.“It’s a lot quicker and easier,” Henry said.“It saves a lot of time.”

Various shapes and sizes of needles canbe used depending on the desired look: softand smudgy to straight lines.

Permanent cosmetics is great for anyonewho wants to save time and money onstore-bought makeup but is also useful forthose who have trouble with vision, havethinning eyebrows or lashes, or who havedifficulty applying makeup regularly forwhatever reason.

Henry is offering a half-off special forher first 20 clients. The first touchup is freewith a discount following each procedurethereafter. To make an appointment, callHenry at 433-2714.

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Small World Daycare and Preschool Inc.is in its 15th year of business this Marchand is shooting for the stars; stars to quali-ty that is through a program designed bythe Montana Department of Public Healthand Human Services.

This program focuses on five key points:1. Education, qualifications and training;2. Staff/caregiver-to-child ratio and groupsize;3. Family/community partnerships;4. Leadership and program management;5. Environments for care and learning.

The information helps an early child-hood center to assess and improve envi-ronments, health, wellness and safety, cur-riculum development, and learning activi-ties and relationships. The Quality toStars program is designed for, not only thecenter, but for the family of the child orchildren attending. The program providesfamilies with the information regardingcommunity resources.

The program also supports familieswhile transitioning their child into child-care and also form childcare to another ed-ucation setting, typically school. The pro-gram provides families with multiple op-portunities for involvement: open houses,volunteering, potluck meals, bulletins,newsletters and parent advisory council,just to name a few.

Primary teacher and director of Small

World Daycare, Connie Sturgis, stressesthe importance of following the guidelinesset by the Department of Health and Hu-man Services Licensing and RegistrationDepartment. “We are held liable in follow-ing the guidelines set by the state.” Guide-lines like a staffing plan set in place, assur-ing continuity of care, appropriate groupsize, and child benefit with primary care-givers. Other guidelines include one per-son in charge of food preparation andmeal coordination. Also a professional de-velopment program must be put in placefor not only preschoolers but for infantsand toddlers as well. Caregivers of infantsand toddlers must complete Montana In-fant/Toddler Caregiver Education classes.

It’s easy to see that quality care and edu-cation is something that Small World Day-care takes pride in.

Another aspect of the childcare facilityis an opportunity to further an educationfor teacher’s assistants as well as primaryteachers.

“You literally get paid while training toearn your early childhood credits, withbenefits offered,” Sturgis said.

If you are interested in enrolling yourchild into Small World Daycare andPreschool’s caring and education programor are interested in quality educationthrough the state approved training regi-mens contact Sturgis at 488-7337.

Small World Daycare shoots for stars


To stop the world and remember a spe-cific moment forever. That is the powerof a picture. Luckily, Camille ClausenPhotography in Sidney offers a plethoraof backgrounds, designs and products tocapture the special moments in your life.

With a unique artistic style, Fairviewnative Camille Clausen opened CamilleClausen Photography two years ago. In2010, the business moved to downtownSidney at 120 S. Central Ave. at its cur-rent location. The move has proven to bea successful one, Clausen said.

“This area has been so wonderful andsupportive,” she said. “Moving to Sidneyreally allowed me to expand and contin-ue on the track to my future goals of thebusiness.”

Clausen, who specializes in portraitsand events including senior, wedding,family, children and sports photography,describes her approach to photographyas photojournalistic and artistic. Withher experience and unique point of view,she prides herself in customer serviceand working with clients to give them afinal result that meets their needs.

Along with a deep passion for photog-raphy, Clausen also enjoys the world ofdesign. Because of that, she specializesin announcements, invitations, save-the-

dates, thank-yous, request cards, postersand collages just to name a few.

It’s not only the versatility ofClausen’s talents and services that makeher business special, but her availablehours as well. Camille Clausen Photog-raphy is run by appointment at the con-venience of her customers. It’s impor-tant to call for summer and fall appoint-ments soon as spots are filling fast.

To reach her or to set up an appoint-ment, call 433-6000 or visit her website atwww.camilleclausenphotography.com.The site allows clients to view galleries,purchase prints or look at pricing.

As 2010 has come and gone, the futurelooks to be bright.

“I’m so excited for 2011,” Clausen said.

Clausen Photography provides greatvariety of photography offerings

‘Moving to Sidney really allowedme to expand and continue on the

track to my future goals of the business.’

Camille ClausenCamille Clausen Photography

Specializing in signs, banners and ve-hicle lettering, Signs of Sidney openedits doors in the summer of 2010. Locat-ed in the same building as Trista An-derson Printing and Design, the twobusinesses have worked together toform a one-stop shop for business imag-ing.

“It’s been a really good start,” DebbeAnderson, who owns Signs of Sidneywith her husband, Greg, son Ryan anddaughter-in-law Ashlea, said. “At thispoint, we’re exactly where we need tobe.”

The business formed in July partlyas an opportunity to help expand TristaAnderson Printing and Design. BeforeSigns of Sidney opened, Trista Ander-son, who specializes in the design andproduction of invitations, logos andbusiness cards, had received several in-quiries about signs and banners.

“There would be customers comingin and asking if she offered those serv-ices,” Debbe Anderson, who has previ-ously owned a sign business in the com-munity, said. “The two businesses justreally go quite well with each other.”

Signs of Sidney has the ability to

produce a plethora of different signs invarying styles and sizes. Another greatway to advertise your company nameand logo is to post it on a vehicle. Signsof Sidney has the capability to do justthat. Debbe Anderson and Ashlea An-derson have expertise in running up-to-date equipment.

While both Signs of Sidney andTrista Anderson Printing and Designcater a lot of their work to businessclientele, there are also products thatare optimal for advertising specialevents.

For instance, customers can ordergraduation announcements on thesame day as they pick out the perfecttemporary banner to hang at theevent’s open house. After a busy year in2010, Signs of Sidney has a bright fu-ture.

“We’re excited for 2011,” Debbe said.“There’s certainly room for steadygrowth in the business.”

Signs of Sidney is located at 224Sixth St. S.W. The business can be con-tacted at 433-2476 or by e-mail [email protected].

Signs of Sidney opens for business

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Steve C. SingGeneral Manager

Russ FullmerAgriculture Manager

Raymond CarlsonOperations Manager

Kim RehbeinMaintenance Manager

David GarlandTechnical ServicesManager

Hank BerryWarehouse Manager

Kevin RothFactory Controller

Part of the community since 1925


BY STACI MILLERFOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY CARE

Seventeen volunteer board directors,three employees and the vision of thecontinuance of quality health care inRichland County and the surroundingarea is the heart of the Foundation forCommunity Care. As a not for profit,501(c)(3) organization, 100 percent of alldonations stay right here at home!

In 2010, $189,734.05 was awarded toarea businesses for health care re-sources. Sunrise Manor was one of the2010 grant recipients. This grant helpedpurchase a new wireless call system al-lowing staff to reach each residentpromptly and get them the assistanceneeded. The system lets aides know theexact area the call is coming from andwho is calling. Resident safety has beenenhanced!

The Foundation for Community Careoffers those who care about our commu-nity a way to make a difference to the fu-ture of health care by making tax de-ductible contributions of cash, stocks,bonds, real estate, and life insurance orby including the Foundation in your will

or trust. Your donations help studentspursuing an education in a health carerelated field through the scholarshipprogram; $2,000 was awarded in scholar-ships in 2010. 40 families with medicalemergencies were helped with over$12,000 given to help offset travel expens-es. The Foundation for Community Caremanages more than 19 specific depart-ments where gifts can be designated, thenewest being Phase II of the Cancer CareCenter.

Throughout the year, the Foundationfor Community Care offers communityevents such as the Wine & Food Festivaland the annual Golf Tournament. Thesewonderful events offer philanthropic op-portunities in a social venue.

The Foundation for Community Care’sdonor wall of recognition at SidneyHealth Center is the legacy of ourdonors. Each gift to the Foundation al-lows the assurance there will be qualityhealth care for generations to come. Toleave your gift and everlasting legacy,visit us at 221 2nd Street NW, call 406-488-2273 or email [email protected].

Foundation for Community Care helps ensure quality health care

BY LEANN AMUNDSONSIDNEY HERALD

Sidney Sugars Inc., the industrial andagricultural backbone of Sidney since the1920s, has just wrapped up a record har-vest year. With a tonnage average of 27.2per acre, 2010 reigns to be the highest aver-age in the past decade.

“It went pretty well considering thewarmth we had during the fall,” SteveSing, general manager of Sidney SugarsInc., said.

Sing, who offers the area nearly 36years of experience with the company,started in the Red River Valley in 1975 andhas served in Sidney for the past nineyears.

“The warmer it is in the fall the more asugar beet will burn up its sugar to keepitself cool. The last month of the growingseason, it’s actually more of an advantageif you get a little frost. It just makes for abetter quality beet,” Sing explained.

Another obstacle faced during beet sea-son was the hailstorm that took place inJune 2010, the storm affected areas northof Sidney and Fairview as heavy rains hitareas to the south.

Not only did nature pose complicationsthis harvest but also one of the factory’stransformers was down for a period oftime.

One more aspect to consider is the issueof workers. With the oil field offering highwages in 2010, Sidney Sugars noticedmore of a need for help this year.

“The biggest thing is our safety,” Singsaid. As of Jan. 8, 2011, Sidney Sugarsachieved one year with no time lost acci-dents.

Steve Arnold, safety superintendent,provides Sidney Sugars with 30-plus yearsexperience. John Roger is in charge oftraining the company’s 25-30 safety per-sonnel. He also heads the confined spacerescue, which only Sidney Sugars trainedsafety employees can carry out. It’s easy tosee Sidney Sugars’ famous sign at the en-trance of the factory “Safety Lives in Sid-ney” is a true testament of what we canexpect from Sidney Sugars Inc.

Sidney Sugars enjoys successful year‘The biggest thing is our safety.’

Steve SingSidney Sugars’ general manager




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BY CARA NELSONFARM BUREAU

2010 was a year of changes and positivegrowth for Farm Bureau. Some of thefaces have changed, but the same greatservice is always there.

We have hired new staff in 2010. Con-nie Mindt is now a part-time reception-ist. Mindt will greet you at the front deskfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday throughFriday. She is our claims and autochange processor.

Kelly Alvstad is also a new part-timeemployee. Alvstad has earned her prop-erty and casualty license and is availableto assist customers Monday through Fri-day, 1-5 p.m. Alvstad is available to quotehomes and autos as well as assist cus-tomers with any policy changes neces-sary.

Even with many changes in Farm Bu-reau, some things remain the same. JillVandeBossche is the office manager and

has been with the company for 24 years.Agents Cara Nelson and Mark Martin,are always available to assist customersand answer questions. Terry Sivertson,the agency manager, also maintains anoffice in the building, which is located at302 W. Main, Sidney.

2010 was the “year of the storms.” Itwas a record year for Farm Bureau over-all in the claims area. We are very proudof how the claims have been handled anddo feel that our claims department de-serves a round of applause.

Farm Bureau agents and associatesstrive to make every transaction withour company as pleasant and as simpleas possible. We would like to also takethis opportunity to thank our loyalclients and customers, as we feel eachand every one is like family. The FarmBureau family is always looking to ex-pand and will continue to provide excel-lent service and commitment to the com-munity.

Farm Bureau Financial Servicesenjoys year of positive growth

A new business has arrived in Sidneyand its owner is optimistic about the fu-ture. In June 2010, MD Hose & Fittingopened its doors to provide the area witha hydraulic hose shop. It’s been a success-ful initial first year, owner Randy Iversensaid.

“I’m very pleased with how it’s beengoing,” Iversen said. “It’s been busy sofar.”

Iversen, a Sidney native, moved back tothe area with his family of five. Themove has proven to be a good one, hesaid.

“I’m excited to raise a family here,” hesaid. “It’s been great to be back home.”

The idea for the business was intro-duced when his brother-in-law, Gail Pe-terson, owner of Sidney Red-E-Mix, ap-proached Iversen on the idea of cominghome to start up a new business. Iversendecided it was about time to come home.At the time, space located in the SidneyRed-E-Mix building opened up. It seemedlike a natural fit, he said.

“People had to travel to Williston, N.D.,when looking for certain hoses,” Iversensaid. “So, I thought it made sense to have

a business in Sidney.”MD Hose & Fitting not only offers a va-

riety of hydraulic and industrial hosesin different styles and sizes but alsoequipment such as cam-locks, clamps,valves, iron fittings, couplers seals,adapters, hydraulic motors and pumpsfor truck trailers. The products availableare beneficial to work in the oil field, thefarm or a construction site. The businessalso specializes in crimping hoses up to afour-inch diameter.

“We offer a variety of products andservices to benefit our clients,” Iversensaid.

After success in 2010, there is no reasonto be anything but optimistic about thecurrent year. MD House & Fitting is ex-cited to continue expanding in 2011.

“I think the business is going to keepgrowing,” Iversen said.

MD Hose & Fitting is located in thewest building of Sidney Red-E-Mix.Hours are Monday through Friday from7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (after hours, call 406-599-2501). MD Hose & Fitting may be reachedat 433-1590.

MD Hose & Fitting opensdoors for business in Sidney

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Each year, the Sidney AreaChamber of Commerce andAgriculture presents the En-trepreneur Award to a busi-ness in the community whohas been successful in a newventure and has captured thepublic's attention. Just fouryears after starting business inan 8x10 building, Sonda’s Solu-tions earned the 2010 Entrepre-neur Award.

“It was just so exciting,”business owner Sonda Shandysaid. “I am very proud to bepresented with the honor. Itfeels great.”

Sonda’s Solutions, which spe-cializes in selling fire retar-dant clothing, has seen a rapidgrowth since its introductionto the community in 2007. Afteropening a small office on theoutskirts of town, Shandy de-cided it was time for an expan-sion. In May 2009, Sonda’s Solu-tions moved to its current loca-tion at 2221 S. Central Ave. inSidney located next to S/L Ser-vices.

“It’s been a great move forus,” Shandy said. “The new lo-

cation has really been a goodfit. It has given us a lot morespace to expand the business.”

Sonda’s Solutions has filled aneed in the community sinceits opening. With oil field workon the rise and a variety of oth-er businesses requiring itsworkers to wear fire-retardantclothing, the product has be-come a necessity for many inthe area.

“It was hard to find in thearea before we opened,” shesaid. “There was a need in thecommunity, and I’m glad wewere able to fill it.”

The business offers an arrayof styles of fire-retardantshirts, pants, jackets, bibs andsweatshirts. Sonda’s Solutionscarry's a full line of Wrangler,Carhartt and Bulwark fire-re-tardant clothing. Nonfire-re-tardant clothing by Carharrtand Wrangler is also available.

“We pride ourselves in ourselection of clothing avail-able,” Shandy said. “A varietyof sizes, colors and productsare carried in the store. I inviteeveryone to stop by and take a

look to see what we have.”In addition to their products,

the business recently addedembroidery services.

Not only has the popularityof the store risen in 2010, butso has the company's website,www.sondassolutions.com.

Customers are able to look atthe merchandise, purchaseclothing and find more aboutSonda’s Solutions.

“It been just a huge hit.”Shandy said of the website.“It’s brought us a whole newclientele from new areas. I’mvery happy with the way itlooks.”

One of the biggest benefits ofSonda’s Solution is the ease ofshopping compared to goingout of town for fire-retardantclothing. Plus, the business of-fers a great line of clothing atextremely competitive rates.

“I always keep my pricesdown,” Shandy said. “This issomething these workers needso it’s important to have afford-able merchandise.”

After a hugely successfulyear in 2010, Shandy is lookingforward to the future. Newproducts and lines look to beon the horizon this year.

“We’re really looking for-ward to 2011,” she said. “Itshould be a great year.”

Sonda’s Solutions can be con-tacted at 433-6757.

Year for Sonda’s Solutions includes winning Chamber’s Entrepreneur Award

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Sidney Red-E-Mix started as a smalloperation and is now well-known forquality work throughout the region.

Owner Gail Peterson notes Sidney Red-E-Mix was created in the 1950s byLaLonde Construction. Then in 1963,Gordon Peterson, his father, along withBob Moran and Curtis Jensen boughtthe company from Bob Lynch.

“It started out as a little two mixer op-eration with two small dump trucks,”Gail Peterson said. “I think they had onefront-end loader.”

The business’ location was the same asnow, east of Sidney, but the size wasmuch smaller as it consisted of only atwo-door shop building.

“If you had two little trucks in there,you couldn’t move,” Peterson, whoworked at the business as a high schoolstudent, said.

After a year of college, Peterson re-turned to Sidney to work construction.In 1971 he rejoined his father in the busi-ness. Jensen sold his share of the busi-ness, prior to ‘71, and when Moranpassed away in the late 1970s, Gail Peter-son became a part owner.

He took over full ownership in the late1980s.

“It’s been a gradual transformationthroughout the years,” Peterson said.

With the community’s support, SidneyRed-E-Mix has grown to a strong status.The business now features eight mixertrucks, eight gravel trucks and five load-ers. The company averages 10 full-timeemployees as well as part-time help fromstudents in the summer. The business isnow housed in two large buildings.

Peterson explains the oil boom of the1970s helped Sidney Red-E-Mix increaseits number of trucks. The business thenexperienced some “leaner years” untilHolly Sugars (now Sidney Sugars) builtsilos in 1995. “That’s when the businesspicked up, and it’s been steady since.”

Supplying concrete for the area’s con-struction projects and crushed gravel tothe oil field has been profitable for thebusiness. “The oil field has definitelyhelped us to expand our business.”

Peterson added, “My wife and I stayedin the community because we like ithere. It was a great place for our kids togrow up.”

Sidney Red-E-Mix enjoys growthmade through years in community

When it comes to agriculture it’s im-portant to stay up to date. That's why Val-ley Crop Care of Sidney keeps up withthe latest technology to provide numer-ous services to their customers.

Versatile may be the best word to de-scribe the business as Valley Crop Carehas a variety of fertilizers, chemicals,feed and seeds on hand. Customers aresure to find a fine selection of productsto help maximize yields.

“We pride ourselves in all that we haveto offer our customers,” manager JerysEnget said.

Once clients have made their orders,they aren’t just left on their own. Afterbuying chemicals or fertilizer, customershave the opportunity to utilize a varietyof services from Valley Crop Care. Withan agronomist on hand, the business of-fers crop scouting, soil analysis, applica-tion recommendations, weed identifica-tion, crop spraying and application serv-ices.

It’s not only the products and servicesoffered by Valley Crop Care that makesthe business what it is. A helpful, knowl-edgeable staff is always on hand to as-

sure customers they are at the rightplace.

“The employees here are very experi-enced and work well with our clients,”Enget said. “We pride ourselves in ourservice. Customer satisfaction is veryimportant.”

It’s been a busy and successful year forValley Crop care. Thanks to Mother Na-ture and wet conditions, production hasbeen very high in the past several grow-ing seasons. The outlook for 2011 looks tobe positive as well.

“This was one of our busiest years insome time, and we expect the same in2011,” Enget said. “So it’s important to beprepared early.”

The business just continues to expand.With a growing number of products andservices, Valley Crop works to help grow-ers in as many ways as possible.

“We also continue to educate farmersabout the latest technologies out there,”Enget said. “We’re definitely looking for-ward to the future. It’s an exciting time.”

Valley Crop Care is located at 904 E.Main. The phone number is 482-1303.

Valley Crop Care keeps up withtechnology to help customers in area


The Lodge, a retirement and assisted liv-ing facility, opened its doors in May of2000. Having celebrated its 10th anniver-sary last summer, the Lodge is looking for-ward to providing service to those 55 andolder in the years to come. The Lodge of-fers three sizes of apartments, studio, one-bedroom and two-bedrooms. Rent includesthree meals a day, seven days a week, cabletelevision, concierge services, wellnessprograms, activities and transportation toappointments.

Retirement living can give individualsthe opportunity to live life free of worriesof home maintenance, mowing the lawn,shoveling the snow, paying cable and utili-ty bills. Plus, there are no more meals tocook as the Lodge prepares and servesyour meals! Retirement living continues tooffer independence in your lifestyle andyet offers security. Each apartment has itsown individual heating and air condition-ing controls, refrigerator and microwave,along with a pendant system for emergen-cies. Individuals and couples can enjoy lifefully, and if you do need assistance, theLodge staff will be there. Parking is avail-able for vehicles and valet service to bringyour car to the lobby doors.

Assisted living offers assistance in vary-ing levels of care. A functional assessmentis completed prior to move-in and in visit-ing with the applicant, a determination is

made of what services will be received.Services include access to a registerednurse, medication set-up and assistance,bathing, grooming, dressing, weeklyhousekeeping and laundry, assistancewith monitoring blood sugars, blood pres-sure, weight and oxygen. Reminders formeals and activities insure the individ-ual’s well-being is of utmost importance.Scheduled transportation and coordina-tion of transportation to medical appoint-ments is also included. The registerednurse completes a quarterly review ofeach resident’s care plan, however, adjust-ments can be made at any time to bestserve the resident.

The Lodge’s amenities include a walkingpath, library, low-vision reader, styling sa-lon, a lobby hosting a beautiful fireplace,an activity area for crafts, church services,chair exercises, Wii sports and music. Thespacious dining room gives easy access toindividuals going to and from meals. A pa-tio room, completed by the Sidney LionsClub, offers a quiet atmosphere to enjoythe view of the beautiful park settingalong Lone Tree Creek. The Lodge hosts awhirlpool tub room, made courtesy of theFoundation for Community Care’s grantfunding. With the apartment setting, eachindividual or couple can enjoy their ownbelongings which makes for a homey envi-ronment.

Lodge provides quality services

For all your electronic needs, there’sonly one place to go. ElectricLand in Sid-ney works to maintain as many prod-ucts as possible to meet the demands ofloyal customers.

“Our top goal is customer service andto provide the highest quality goodsavailable,” ElectricLand owner RaleighPeck said. Store employees strive toleave customers satisfied how they spenttheir money.

Business at ElectricLand has beenbooming. A Radio Shack outlet that re-mains among the top 10 Radio Shacks inthe nation, the store continues to see theworld of electronics transform. Gainingpopularity among customers are prod-ucts equipped with new 3D technologysuch as TVs, which are flying offshelves. Customers can expect 3D videocameras to be on shelves soon. Also inthe realm of television, customers nowhave the option of purchasing Dish Net-work or Direct TV, two of the nation’stop TV-viewing services.

Although employees work to offer di-verse products to meet the needs oftheir shoppers, the majority of businesscomes from Verizon customers needingassistance from highly-trained staff.Business has been good for the region’s

only Verizon Wireless dealer during theAlltel-AT&T switch-over. “That’s stir-ring up the cellular business a little bit,which is not hurting us at all,” Pecksaid.

All of the unknowns from the switch-over have actually been positive for Elec-tricLand, whose Verizon customersknow they have stability with the na-tion’s largest high-speed network inAmerica. Customers can expect to seeVerizon’s 4G network up and running bythe end of 2011.

If you visited the store recently, youmay have caught the new color scheme.The store sports red walls and new fix-tures as employees update the facility tofit modern times.

Open for 11 years this summer, Electri-cLand continues to offer computermaintenance and repair services; justanother way employees wish to reachout to the community.

Every day technology changes, andElectricLand is there every step of theway to meet customers’ demandsthrough offering an array of products tothe in-depth training staff undertake.It’s what makes the buying experienceso pleasant and why customers keepcoming back for more.

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Building Richland County’s Future!

Richland County CommissionersLoren Young • Don Steppler

Shane Gorder


Every year Richland County’s commis-sioners strive to build a lasting communi-ty in the heart of the MonDak region, do-ing so through infrastructure improve-ments and building projects.

2010 was no different as the commis-sioners decided to concentrate eaffortson improving county road conditions. Itwas the second year county crews experi-mented with various alternatives to re-place the costly pavement on roads whichare used so much by a booming oil indus-try that a substitute pavement has be-come necessary. “We’re spending somuch time maintaining them we neverget to the others,” Commissioner DonSteppler said.

The county has created a County RoadTask Force which includes Interstate En-gineering to experiment with variousconstruction methods. Options beingtested for base stabilization include soilcement and geo-textile fabric. Surfacingalternatives being tested include crushedgravel mixed with bentonite and calciumchloride, which acts as a binder, keepsthe gravel together and reduces dusting.Bituminous surface treatments include a

double chip seal and a graded gravel sealon a stabilized base. Each of these meth-ods are scattered throughout the county.

Project manager for Interstate Engi-neering Josh Johnson said the county isfocusing on county classified arterial col-lectors roads and problem areas; these in-clude bus routes and roads servicing oilproduction sites. County roads with pave-ment alternatives include CR329, CR123in Lambert, CR129 from Montana High-way 16 to Brorson School, CR127 west ofHighway 16 and east of Montana High-way 200, CR317 south of Montana High-way 201, CR321 north and south of high-way 201 and CR326 north of highway 200.

Johnson said experimentation will goon for a few more years. “We need to ex-amine and study the completed work todetermine if these methods are a viablesolution for the area,” he said, addingthere are “definitely” methods whichlook feasible for the region. “This couldsave the county a lot of money,” Johnsonsaid. While asphalt pavement costs $1-1.5million per mile, alternatives are project-ed to be anywhere from 30-60 percent ofthe cost of asphalt, potentially saving thecounty millions of dollars.

Continuing in the spirit of building thecommunity, the commissioners were

busy with the completion of the RichlandCounty Fair’s Event Center, which de-buted at the last year’s county fair. Andsince then, the facility has been bookedalmost every weekend. “I feel it’s been agood contribution to the county,” Com-missioner Loren Young said.

Steppler said the event center is direct-ed toward public use and is available forthose who need a meeting place. “Thisevent center is something the public canuse on a weekly or yearly basis,” he said.

Work continues on the Richland Coun-ty Courthouse’s remodeling project thatis scheduled to be done in about twoyears, just in time for the county’s 100thbirthday celebration in 2014. Every de-partment within the courthouse will berevamped, with some relocating to otherfloors. Remodeling is scheduled aroundthe departments’ convenience to avoidthe least amount of distraction possible.Some have moved to the old Law Enforce-ment Center next door while construc-tion is under way. These include the driv-ers examiner, Department of Revenueand the Richland County Superintendentof Schools.

The commissioners are excited for an-other project, which is the first of itskind in the state. The combined MSU-

Eastern Ag Research Center and Rich-land County Extension building, whichwas a joint effort between the county andthe state, is a $2.3 million project partial-ly funded by the state Legislature andthrough local fundraising. The county’sportion came in at $700,000 for the Exten-sion offices and meeting room. Countyand state employees are scheduled tomove in April 4.

As always Richland County’s commis-sioners have stayed committed to notsquandering taxpayers’ money, so it’s im-portant to note that projects are neverstarted unless money is in hand andready to be used. There is much more instore for the coming years, so public sup-port is much appreciated through theseendeavors. And as the future looks brightfor Richland County, county leaders workto solve any problems that may arise,whether it be road and infrastructure im-provements or housing. The commission-ers welcome any and all ideas from thepublic to help in this effort.

By improving the county in all facets oflife, the commissioners believe it will ul-timately attract newcomers to the area asRichland County continues steadygrowth for years to come. “This is all partof building a community,” Steppler said.

Richland County works to build lasting community

Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. every day ~ 203 2nd St. NW, Sidney ~ 482-3737 • Fax:482-3739 ~ Major Credit Cards Accepted ~ Montana owned and operated

Investing in our community!

Reese and Ray’s IGA staff accept the

Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Horizon Award.

Grand OpeningWed., March 30Ribbon-cutting 9 a.m.

Reader comment from Herald website:

“Congrats to Sidney Montana Reese & Ray and the employees who keep sucha nice store. �e dedication and hard work involved in operating a supermarketis just incredible! the dollar investment is huge, and takes great people to moveprojects of this size forward! �e best to you all!”

~Carl Geertz ~ 11.12.2010

Owners Ray O’Loughlin and Reese LeaVesseur


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