Agri IndustriesCreative Solutions

CrestwoodElectricLand RadioShack

Fireside CaféFoundation For Community Care

Green Leaf Nutritionals & Body TherapyHoliday Inn Express & Suites

Interstate EngineeringJohnson Hardware & Furniture

KB’s Bubbles Coin LaundryKringen Construction Inc.

Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric AssociationMeadowlark Brewing Company

Mitchell’s Oil Field Service, Inc., a Wood Group companyMountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company

Nick Jones Real EstateNorthern States Fishing Tools Company, Inc.Party Central & Main Street Popcorn Factory

Pella Lutheran ChurchPro-Build

Rau DeSignsRauschendorfer Construction

Regal Eagle Casino & LoungeReynolds MarketRichland County

Richland County Health DepartmentRichland County Housing Authority

Richland Economic DevelopmentRichland Farm Mutual Insurance Company & RFM Agency

Richland Motor InnS/L Services, Inc.

SecurScreen Drug & Alcohol TestingSecurity Abstract

Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce & AgricultureSidney Cleaners & Laundry

Sidney Country ClubSidney Health Center

Sidney Health Center Cancer CareSidney HeraldSidney Rental

Sonda’s SolutionsSouth 40

Sunrise Women’s ClinicThe Lucky Buckle

Trendz Salon & SpaTri-County Implement

Yellowstone Chiropractic ClinicYellowstone Kennels

Special supplement to the

Sunday, March 31, 2013

2012 Business in Review

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Staci KoberHeating & Cooling

Robin WatsonOf� ce Manager

Steve KoberMaster Plumber

Lee CandeeSidney Manager

Sherri DardisSax Electric &

Sax Communications

Lynette HoonReceptionist

Mike SchlosserSax Communications

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and Shawn HallonquistElectricians

from left,Levi Boyce, Brandon Roth,

Brandon Olson and Gary Dardis

Parts

from left,Yancy Hermanson,

Ryan Doreand Rob Horton

Irrigation

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Richards, Clayton Gentry and Billy Lindsey

Pivot

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Plumbers

Valley Gator Giveaway WinnerDavid Hardy, right, Fairview, was presented one of the special Valley Irrigation branded Gators by Mike Boyd, Valmont Irrigation territory manager, in March 2013 valued around $15,000 as one of four winners in the nation. Hardy didn’t realize he had entered the contest until Lee Candee, manager of Agri-Industries, contacted him letting him know he won. Candee entered his name after Hardy purchased some pivot irrigation systems from Argi-Industries this past fall.

Pivot

from left,Tyson Lepinski and

Jim MesserHeating & Cooling

Irrigation

From left,Nick Torres and

TJ BratsbergElectricians

Plumbers

from left, Adam Sergeant and

Bill BorchertWell Drilling

Electricians

from left,Lane Boyce andKaoki Winsky

Well Service

from left,Ken Tyler and

Mike TylerUtility

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By Louisa BarBerSIDNEY HERALD

It was almost three years ago that Pel-la Lutheran Church announced major changes to the long-standing building which has served a faithful congrega-tion for so many decades.

Over the last few years, the site on West Main St. has transformed before the community’s eyes, and church members are ready to let the public in on what’s been happening.

Mixing oLd, newAt the time of the project’s announce-

ment, senior pastor George Karres told the Herald the building that held the offices was more than 60 years old and faced several issues relating to old wiring, limited space and the inability to be accessible to the handicapped. His congregation believed the new building would help foster community hospital-ity and ministry in ways one can only begin to imagine. With that concept in mind, the congregation began a $3.8 million expansion and remodel. In 2008, Pella held its first capital campaign in which they set out to raise $1.4 mil-lion; they actually did much better and received $1.6 million. In their second capital campaign in 2011, members pledged more than $800,000. The rest of the financing was obtained through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

One of the main highlights of the building expansion is a mixture of the old building and new architecture. The 15,652-square foot fellowship hall is primed and ready to host church meet-ings, community gatherings and special occasions with its multimedia technol-ogy, spacious rooms and state-of-the-art facilities.

When entering the front entrance off

West Main, visitors are immediately greeted with a palatial-sized gathering place decorated with warm, comfort-ing hues. Here, the congregation meets and greets one another every Sunday morning, something they didn’t have a chance to do in the older, smaller build-ing. Rather than each entrance leading to the sanctuary, entrances flow into one location: the gathering place.

What makes this space even more special is the symbolic brick wall on the west side of the entrance – which was formerly Pella’s outside wall – along with the original stained-glass windows. The wall complements the new addi-tion.

Within it are several new rooms and facilities capable of handling the church mission statement of “With Christ, we Welcome, Nurture, Equip and Serve.” Starting with the commer-cial-grade kitchen, church members now have a gas range, commercial refrigerator and freezer, convection oven, dishwasher and a serving area for banquets and potlucks. The kitchen is connected to a commons area that boasts a 20-foot ceiling and space large enough to seat up to 170 people. With the soon-to-come movie projector and awesome audio and video hook-ups, the new space is shaping up to be the idyllic location for meetings, presentations and concerts.

Other rooms include an updated library designed to be able to hold meetings, and with wireless Internet, the room is perfect for quiet study and meditation. A brand new nursery com-plete with a bathroom, has a TV that can play DVDs, and will soon have the ability to pipe in live services. Large, open windows invite parents and guard-ians to peek in any time.

Down a hallway, guests are led to an

assembly room which holds children’s activities or other gatherings. It is cen-trally located so that various classrooms empty into one place. The rooms are designed for the various grade levels from pre-kindergarten and up, and each is equipped with tables, chairs, writing boards and a TV. One classroom is twice as large as the others to accommodate ministries such as the Pella Quilters who meet there each week; it also has the ability to be split into two class-rooms with just a swipe of the retract-able wall.

And lastly, a designated music room with a piano that will soon be wired for multimedia tools. Here, church mem-bers can create music for the Lord to their heart’s content, or watch edu-cational and Biblical movies in their personal worship time.

done right“We wanted it to be beautiful as well

as functional,” Karres said. And indeed that’s exactly what it is. “It just feels comfortable.”

The church has finished phase one (building the fellowship hall) and is in the midst of phase two, which is gather-ing furniture, putting in flooring and installing multimedia technology. Next the congregation will need to address parking on the east side of the build-ing and remodel the sacristy room as well as landscaping and remodeling the

basement for a small gathering place, storage space, a classroom and a youth meeting room. Officials hope to start on that portion sometime this year.

“It’s certainly much more hospitable than we had before,” Karres said of the project, noting the brightly lit, cozy ambience. Church members say they wanted the project done right. An interior design committee worked with SMSQ Architects to come up with an attractive design scheme, and from the color of the walls, to the color of the stairs, the floor and commons-area chairs, everything ebbs and flows.

Kringen Construction served as the general contractor for the project.

“We wanted to do this so it’s a beau-tiful building, and we want it to be a credit to the community,” Karres said.

When the church began making plans to remodel, no one thought the energy industry would transform the commu-nity the way it has. They were thinking only that the building was aging and it was time for a change. “Looking back now, it was Providence,” Karres said, who believes Pella Lutheran is prepared to serve as a resource in ways not yet seen. “I think we’re well positioned for the future.”

Join inThe public is welcome to visit the

church any time, and join in worship at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday morn-ings and the recently added Saturday evening service, as well as Wednesday ministries.

Saturday evening worship is at 6 p.m. for those who desire a reflective, medita-tive service in a relaxed setting held in the fellowship hall. Parents can bring their children.

Wednesday ministries offers learn-ing sessions for different age groups. Wednesday Bible School is from 3:30-5:30 p.m., with middle school confirmation 6-8 p.m. and the Lutheran Youth Orga-nization for senior high students from 6:30-8 p.m.

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The Pella Quilters meet in one of the new classrooms each week.

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The new fellowship hall at Pella Lutheran Church.

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Linette Miller

Shane Gorder

Gary Schoepp

Craig Averett

Walt McNutt Jackie Washechek

Russ Fullmer

Randy Olson

Bill Henderson

Alan Seigfreid

Pam BurmanDiana Bloom

Leslie Messer

Chip Gi� ord

Mark Rehbein

Tara Hill

Cami Skinner Don Steinbeisser

“The Faces of Richland Economic Development”

“Many thanks to this group of diverse and dedicated volunteers who donate their time and resources to

further economic development for Richland County.”A non-pro� t county wide Economic Development Corporation, 1060 S. Central Avenue, Suite 3,

Sidney, MT 59270 • 482-4679 • Fax: 406-482-5552 • redc@midrivers.comwww.RichlandEconomicDevelopment.com

By Bill Vander WeeleSidney herald

When people wanted to know what was going on in the economy with the oil industry in eastern Montana during 2012, they turned to Richland Economic Development.

Leslie Messer, execu-tive director for Richland Economic Development, explains that the in-depth PowerPoint presentation describing all aspects of the economy and the oil industry’s impacts to the area, created by the orga-nization, was very well received. Presentations were made to legislators, state officials, department heads, congressional leaders, business leaders and the governor’s office. Overall, it was shown 22 times during the year.

“At least everyone is now aware of the im-pacts, and how we are trying to address the

challenges.” Messer said.Another source of in-

formation is the organiza-tion’s revamped website at www.richlandeconom-icdevelopment.com. The site features information about the area, along with building resources, and location guides for developers. An average of 1,100 people visit the site weekly.

Another way they got the word out about east-ern Montana was Rich-land Economic Develop-ment facilitated several events to allow legislators from throughout the state “to see the challenges we’re facing.”

Messer is pleased that most legislators in the state are now educated about the oil-impact prob-lems dealt to the eastern Montana counties.

One of the many highlights the organiza-tion achieved in 2012 was Richland Economic

Development became a collaborative partner in the new Eastern Montana Impact Coalition. In a way to address the oil impacts felt in eastern Montana, U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., an-nounced a $228,000 grant from the Economic Devel-opment Administration to area economic develop-ment offices. The funds are to be used to start an energy development impact study that Baucus says “will guide local efforts to maximize job opportunities for Mon-tanans. The economic organizations to use the funds are Richland Eco-nomic Development Corp. of Richland County, the Great Northern Develop-ment Corp. based in Wolf Point, the Eastern Plains Economic Development Corp., based in Miles City, and the Southeastern Montana Development Corp., based in Colstrip.

Areas to be addressed are housing, infrastructure, retail and service indus-tries, additional work-force and public safety.”

Another highlight that drew state-wide attention for the organization’s success was Messer being selected the Montana Ambassador of the Year for 2011 for her efforts in economic develop-ment. The Ambassadors selected Messer based on her dedicated work with businesses and indi-viduals involved with the Bakken development and in the growth of eastern Montana to thrive and expand.

Messer was also pleased that Richland Economic Development awarded three Revolving Loan Funds to help local busi-nesses during the year. Receipts included Planet Hair, Downtown Bistro and S & S Properties.

The office was also very

busy with the day to day operations as 60 develop-ers sought help in 2012, along with having 40 small business consulta-tions during the year.

“Our organization is very pleased to be as supported as we are by the community and the state,” Messer said. “We take that very seriously.”

She also added how well the group works with the city, county and cham-ber of commerce. “If it weren’t for the continued membership and support, we couldn’t keep on this mission to improve our economy.”

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TRI-COUNTY IMPLEMENT, INC.2429 W HOLLY STREETSIDNEY, MT 592709213406-488-4400

By Bill Vander WeeleSIDNEY HERALD

As Tri-County Implement celebrates its 25th year in business, the company certainly isn’t slowing down whatso-ever.

In fact, Tri-County Implement is building forward. A 7,200 square foot ad-dition is in the process of being created. Part of the expansion will be two floors.

“We’re doing it because our shop needs more room,” Larry Christensen, owner, said.

He explains the expansion will almost double the display area and about qua-druple the parts storage.

“We will have more parts on hand,” Christensen said. “Plus, we will be able to get their service work done quicker.”

Tri-County Implement currently features 14 employees. “We’ve been for-tunate enough to have our core people stay,” Tami Christensen, owner, said.

The Christensens add that a future goal is to expand show room.

Tri-County Implement opened its doors in February 1988 with five em-ployees. The business’ first addition came in 1989. Additional office space was added in 1990.

Tri-County invested with an added service area to the shop as well as a storage building in 1994. The company added an oil storage building for bulk oil in 2006.

Both of the Christensens remain very active in the community. Larry is the current Richland County fire chief and a member of the city’s parks board. Tami is president of Richland Econom-ic Development, president of the Sidney Cemetery Association, fair board mem-ber, Kiwanis member, PPL Montana member and active with the Montana Chamber of Commerce board.

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Tri-county Implement celebrates25th year in business in Sidney

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Tri-County Implement is in the process of building a 7,200 square foot addition.

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3200 West Holly Sidney, Montana406-488-1602 • www.lyrec.com

It was a fast-paced year for Lower Yel-lowstone Rural Electric Association.

The electric cooperative has been dili-gently installing 35-40 meters a month, a stark contrast to the 18 meters a year less than a decade ago. The LYREA crew has completed 380 new services in 2012, compared to an average of 125 new services just five years prior.

“The need for additional electricity keep the crews busy. There has been a new substation built in the Nohly/Dore area along with a retired substa-tion located in Trenton that has been re-energized for the growth in the area,” Jami Propp, member service coordina-tor, said.

Lineworkers also keep on the go with general maintenance. In 2012, there were 428 general services completed. General services consist of many jobs such as tree trimming, installation and replacement of lights, line repair, along with many other projects to reinforce the system.

A large amount of time is dedicated to locating underground electrical lines. “On a typical day LYREA has 25-30 lo-

cates to complete.” Propp said. Hi-loads coming through LYREA’s service area have increased a great deal. During January 2013 alone, there were 34 hi-loads.

Lower Yellowstone is powering the local economy, whether by providing electricity to man camps, RV parks, wa-ter depots or residential subdivisions.

“It’s an exciting time for the co-op but also challenging to keep abreast dur-ing this time. It takes commitment and cooperation from the board, managers and staff,” said Doug Hettich, assistant operations manager. “We’re here to help, and we serve all of our members. The needs are great, and we try to ac-commodate in anyway we can.”

LYREA members are encouraged to attend the 75th annual meeting set for June 5 during which members will hear reports on “their” cooperative and participate in the board member elec-tions. Twenty $1,000 “Luck of the Draw” scholarships will be awarded during the annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Richland County Fair Event Center.

lower yellowstone rea grows with, powering up local economy

People don’t often think of Public Health in business terms, but data has shown that an investment in Public Health yields great returns. A report released by Trust for America’s Health in July 2008 finds that a small strategic investment in disease prevention could result in significant savings in U.S. health care costs. In its report, titled Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities, TFAH concluded that an investment of $10 per person per year in proven community-based programs to increase physical activity, improve nu-trition, and prevent smoking and other tobacco use could save the country more than $16 billion annually within five years. This is a return of $5.60 for every $1. In Montana specifically it was $5.5 to $1.

Richland County Public Health Department is engaged in three core functions: Assessment, Assurance and Policy Development. These are the things people don’t see us do but have a big impact on the health of our com-munity. A lot of the work we do goes on behind the scenes and no one knows

we are there. On the other hand, if we weren’t doing our job it would become apparent very quickly. With the cur-rent increase in population and overall growth of our community, many of our services are being strained so we are looking at ways to meet all the needs in the most efficient and effective manner.

Richland County Health Department is working on improving our quality and efficiency of services through our current pursuit of Public Health Ac-creditation. Implementing a Quality Improvement Program is the “corner stone” of the accreditation process. Greg Randolph and his colleagues at the Center for Public Health Quality have said having a Quality Improvement pro-cess in place can have a direct impact on outcomes and ROI. Additionally, ac-creditation will be an important factor in being funded in the future.

The accreditation process will begin in April 2013 and will hopefully end with the department being accredited in April 2014. It is with the support of resi-dents and policy makers of Richland County that accreditation is possible and will ensure a healthy community for years to come.

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Tobacco Use Prevention Emergency Preparedness Retired Senior Volunteer Program Communities In Action Project Nutrition and Physical Activity ProgramCancer Control & Screening Program Early Childhood/Best Beginnings Coalition

Celebrate National Public Health Week April 1-7, 2013

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S/L Services knows a little something about hard work. They know what it means to answer the call when a custom-er makes a request, no matter how daunting it may seem.

That’s how this hometown operation has grown and is set apart from other oil field services companies.

“It’s our employees,” owner and president Les Shandy said. “We’ve gone through quite a few employees trying to get a really good crew. I think right now we’ve got the best crew we’ve ever had.”

For seven years, S/L Ser-vices employees have stood behind owners Les and Sonda Shandy and their business philosophy of meeting custom-ers’ demands no matter the cost necessary to meet them. It’s because of that core belief that S/L Services has grown so much in less than a decade.

Les Shandy moved from Laurel looking for an opportu-nity to fulfill a need in the area, and that’s been the base of his

business ever since. The com-pany began offering gas plant maintenance before going into new construction on gas plants and compressor stations.

Then, in 2011, S/L Services began expanding its roustabout services, as well as its excava-tion and materials-handling equipment to become a full-ser-vice turnkey construction com-pany. Today, the locally-owned business has grown exponen-tially to roughly 40 roustabout construction crews. The com-pany has more than doubled in size in its seven years, increas-ing from 50 employees to 200. Why? The answer is simple.

“Demand from our customers who want dependable busi-ness,” Les Shandy said.

In an effort to meet custom-ers’ requests, S/L Services be-gan offering a hot shot service with numerous trucks, trailers and Connex offices for rent in the oil field. Trailers and mobile office trailers are avail-able for rent as part of the oil field services it provides; these units help companies work in desolate areas where offices are scant.

In addition, the company of-fers tank batteries and concrete services. “Just about anything in the oil field, we have the equipment to do anymore,” Shandy said. Just recently, the company took on foam insula-tion spray to insulate walls in commercial buildings and stabilize ground piping.

Services are constantly being added. “We just continually keep adding services that our customers need and can’t find people to do,” Shandy said. Their customers know they

have a dependable company they can count on.

S/L Services have employees who are trained well, even if their backgrounds are vastly different than the oil field. Some have never worked for this kind of business, but as a result of being trained for sev-

eral months by an experienced hand, when they’re finally turned loose, they know exactly what they’re doing.

“I think all of our guys know that they’re there to serve the customer and to go out of their way to make sure the cus-tomer’s happy,” he said, adding

that safety is a key training component.

S/L Services serves a 200-mile radius, and employees are willing to expand and do whatever it takes to satisfy customers.

Part of the business’ appeal is that Shandy himself is a working man himself, with core Montana values; it’s a trait the entire family displays. Because of its down-to-earth, friendly nature, this 24-hour operation not only serves the oil and gas industry. They’re community-minded, and they’ll do jobs for locals.

S/L Services has spent tens of thousands of dollars on com-munity events and efforts, like the county baseball associa-tion, school activities across the county and on children’s programs.

Though originally from Laurel, Shandy and his family call Richland County home, and they have no plans to leave. “We’ll be here,” Shandy said.

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909 South Central Ave. | Sidney, MT • 433.1916

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The Sidney Area Chamber of Com-merce and Agriculture enjoyed a ban-ner year in 2012 with record-breaking membership numbers and a new avenue to bring visitors to the community.

The Chamber fi nished the year with 275 total members. Wade VanEvery, executive director, says new members include developments, hotels and oil-related industries.

VanEvery and LaVanchie Starkey, administrative assistant, say that some new members weren’t even yet ap-proached but rather joined through the mail. “Just because they wanted to be a part of it.”

If your business isn’t a member yet, they encourage you to become one and ask for information at 433-1916.

The Chamber, along with local hotel management, was instrumental in get-ting the city council to approve a Tour-ism Business Improvement District. Through the program, a $1.50 fee for each hotel occupant will go into an ac-count. The money collected will benefi t events that occur in Sidney or the sur-rounding areas. One of the few require-ments is the event must result in people staying overnight in Sidney hotels.

“For us, it’s not a tourism thing, it’s a business thing,” VanEvery said. If people stay overnight, they spend money at local businesses. He notes that surveys show that $150 more is spent, outside the hotel, when a person stays overnight in a community.

Another highlight for the Chamber, under the leadership of board presi-dent Cami Skinner, in 2012 was the fi rst Bakken Brew Fest. The event featured micro beer tasting, great appetizers and music from the Bozeman-based band The Clintons. The festival was a hit and another one is being planned for 2013.

The Chamber started holding Busi-ness Over Breakfast programs during the year. The two programs – one about business security and the other about hiring employees – were well attended.

“The information provided was really on spot for what we need at this time,” VanEvery said.

The Chamber’s annual events such as the tractor pull, Sunrise Festival of the Arts and the Town and Country Festival attracted good crows again this year.

The Chamber’s website, www.sid-neymt.com, keeps having steady traffi c especially for its business directory.

Chamber enjoys great year

When the Foundation for Community Care was fi rst organized, the founders envisioned a community where every-one had access to local, high-quality health care.

In 30 years, our mission has never wavered; but, instead has become even more focused on ensuring the continu-ance and quality of local health care in Richland County and the surrounding area. With such an important mission, we are fortunate to have a dedicated staff and an active volunteer board of directors.

This year, the Foundation for Com-munity Care bid a fond farewell to three volunteer board of directors, Margaret Bradley, David Seitz and Mike McCol-lum. Collectively they have donated 25 years of their time and expertise to the Foundation for Community Care’s board of directors. Duane Mitchell, Kar-en Olson-Beenken and Terri Miller have graciously accepted the invitation to become the Foundation’s newest board members. Others serving on the board include Larry Tveit Jr., chair, Dick Iversen,vice-chair, Dwight Thiessen, treasurer, Libby Berndt, John Dynne-son, Yvette Lien, David McMillen, Millie Shields, Larry Simonsen, Jim Stein-beisser, Lorilee Norby, Jeff Aisenbrey, Brian Milne and Mark Tombre. Thank you to these committed individuals for contributing positively to a strong, healthy organization that will benefi t the entire region for years to come.

Foundation staff includes Staci Miller, executive director, Melissa Boyer, fundraising coordinator – events division, and Rachel Miotke, fundrais-ing coordinator – fi nancial division. Gina Dennis will be joining our team in April. Through their varied areas of experience and expertise, this team is working hard to meet the challenges of the changing needs of health care in our rural community and to meet all of the Foundation for Community Care’s goals in the coming years.

In 2012, $229,543.74 was awarded through grants to area businesses for health care resources; we gave $8,250 to area families to help with travel costs during medical emergencies and awarded $5,250 in scholarships.

The Foundation for Community Care offers those who care about our com-munity a way to make a difference right here at home by making tax deductible contributions of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate and life insurance or by including the Foundation in your will or trust, with 100 percent of your dona-tions staying right here in our commu-nity!

For complete information on the ways to donate, you are invited to call 406-488-2273, visit the Foundation for Commu-nity Care at 221 Second St. N.W., Sidney, or go to our website at www.foundation-forcommunitycare.org. One of our staff will be happy to answer your questions. Thank you for your continual support.

Foundation for Community Care hits 30 years

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With all the economic growth enveloping Richland County, the commissioners say they and county employees remain dedicated to spending tax dollars wisely while staying atop various projects that keep the county running.

Richland County commissioners are well aware of energy impacts that are affecting this area’s way of life. Each city and town is affected in some way, and commissioners remain dedicated to assisting local communities wherever possible. “We understand that all of our towns within our county are all impacted with needs due to infrastructure problems with all the growth that’s taking place,” Commissioner Shane Gorder said. “Each of these communities is changing rapidly, so we’ve tried helping out with certain projects in all of them and try to keep it on an even-level play-ing field.”

Over the last year, the county has generously given financial assistance to the city of Sidney for law enforcement equipment and to line the outfall sewer line. In Fairview, the county donated a snow plow and sander truck with an additional commercial end-dump truck possibly on the way to pick up construction trash and tree debris. Commissioners are deciding projects in Fairview that town leaders have requested funding for. In Savage, the commissioners helped de-velop the Savage 2M Sewer District, allowing residents there to govern themselves, and the county is also in the process of acquiring land for a much-needed, expanded sewer lagoon.

At times, the county commissioners have some dif-ficult decisions to make. “Sometimes it’s aggravating

not to be able to help with the full dollar figure that they need,” Gorder said, “but we just don’t have the funding to do everything, but every little bit adds up.”

County commissioners believe in spending the taxpayers’ dollars wisely, a concept that’s been passed down for years as new commissioners step in. That’s especially important now when the full eyes of the Montana Legislature are focused on Richland County and how it spends the dollars it receives from oil and gas severance taxes. As in past years, commissioners have been monitoring progress throughout the 2013 legislative session, opposing and agreeing to various bills that affect the county, tax dollars in particular. Commissioners recently opposed Senate Bill 295, which would have eliminated the oil and gas tax holiday. Commissioners continue to monitor bills that will take county revenue away and will defend positive bills while testifying in favor of legislation that would benefit Richland County residents.

And speaking of projects, the county has certainly been busy throughout 2012, what with the courthouse remodeling project, which still needs landscaping and sidewalks, along with finishing the second floor where the Richland County Treasurer’s Office and Department of Revenue will be located. The county laid cement at the Richland County Extension office parking lot. The bike path extension – along Fifth Street S.W. and Airport Road – began last fall but harsh weather hampered progress; it should be completed this spring as soon as weather permits. The county spent several thousand dollars to jumpstart the Dry-Redwater Rural Water Authority project to serve rural

county residents water, which will be supplied by the city of Sidney until the authority’s water plant can be built at Fort Peck Lake. “We still think it’s a good idea because water is very important to the development that’s taking place in the county, and we’re hoping the state level can help keep the project moving forward,” Gorder said.

Meanwhile, the commissioners say they haven’t forgotten the county’s largest, most essential indus-try – agriculture – which is the foundation of the local economy. It’ll be here long after the oil and gas activi-ties dissipate. “We have lots of concern from taxpayers that need not be forgotten,” Gorder said. These include county roads’ improvement, graveling and cement-based road projects. There are 1,259 miles of county road that need maintaining, making it impossible to keep up, but county crews are doing their best.

Every two years a major change takes place on the commission: the election. 2012 brought a new face to the board in Duane Mitchell, a Sidney native. He says he and his fellow commissioners understand the ma-jority of the population lives in a city or town, and he’s committed to helping, however possible, if only each side steps up with a committed plan. “It hasn’t been easy,” Mitchell said. “What I’m hoping is for everybody that’s involved, we need to come together and say, ‘OK, what is your plan?’ Because we have to decide where the best place for the money is. Show us a plan.”

Mitchell looks forward to serving the residents of Richland County over the next six years. “It’s quite a learning curve that I’m under,” he said, “but we want to do the right thing for everybody.”

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The additions of a second 54” large format digital printer and a Direct to Garment clothing printer have in-creased productivity and customer base at Rau Designs.

Rau Designs, located at 205 Second Ave. N.E., has specialized in custom vinyl graphics and signage for 13 years. The company produces oil field and business signs and decals, banners, magnetics, vehicle wraps, custom letter-ing, snowmobile and motocross graph-ics, and now – clothing.

Rau Designs has expanded the busi-ness year after year to accommodate the growing demand. In 2005, a 54” inkjet printer was purchased that sent business to a new level of ability and productivity. In 2010, the building was replaced by a 40 by 80 feet metal shop, complete with a heated floor, wash bay and plentiful lighting. In 2012, the Raus purchased a second 54’ printer to keep up with the growing demands of the

business. The new Roland is a “work-horse,” printing up to 440 feet per hour compared to Rau’s first Roland that prints up to 62 feet per hour. In 2013, a Direct to Garment (DTG) printer was purchased. The DTG printer is capable of inkjet printing onto new or used clothing at a reasonable price.

In addition to local clientele, Rau Designs produces and ships signage and decals from Canada to Texas and California to Oklahoma.

Employees at Rau Designs include Tressa Rau (founder), Justin Rau, Devin Heinle, Tracy Sundheim, Sam Lovegren and Joey Popiel. Each person brings a different aspect and talent to the busi-ness, providing a well-rounded work environment.

Special accomplishments have included the 2002 Entrepreneur Award and 2011 Horizon Award from the Sid-ney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture.

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By Bill Vander WeeleSidney herald

Stacey Henninger, who took over two months ago as manager of the Fireside Café, is enthusiastic about the restau-rant’s potential in Sidney.

She says her goal is for customers to feel at home at the restaurant located at 141 Seventh St. S.W.

“We’re trying to improve on our cus-tomer service and in other areas. We’re working out the kinks,” Henninger said. “We will serve you like family because you’re like our family here.”

The restaurant has made several changes since Henninger became manager. The Fireside Café now serves breakfast seven days a week – 7-11 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Restaurant hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Satur-day.

One breakfast favorite is the Bear’s Den that features scrambled eggs, sau-sage gravy, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns and toast. Also popular is cinnamon roll french toast.

She has also put chili, pizzas and Fireside’s Italian sandwich – which was a big seller – back on the menu.

Also new is that Fireside’s sandwiches

feature pretzel bread. Henninger says customers will have a choice of pretzel bread or a hamburger bun for their sandwiches and burgers.

Fireside takes pride in how the restau-rant’s chicken fried steak sandwiches are big and delicious.

“I’m trying to get the Fireside name out there,” she said. “Our customer service is a big thing.”

Fireside is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Phone number is 433-FIRE. The restaurant offers daily specials. All soups and many of the des-serts are homemade. “Our carrot cake is something people come in specially for,” Henninger said.

Friday night is rib day with barbe-cued ribs ( some weeks pork and some weeks beef), potato salad and chili. Fireside offers prime rib on Saturday nights.

Now available are lunch boxes for people on the go. Offerings include a variety of pre-made sandwiches, salad, pie, chips and pop.

Fireside is also proud to serve City Brew Coffee.

Henninger started working at Fire-side about a year ago as a dishwasher. Then one day, the cook couldn’t make it into work. “I learned the hard way, I made it work. I put high standards on myself. I expect to put out the best food that there is.”

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Bill Vander Weele | Sidney herald

The staff at the Fireside Cafe, located at 141 Seventh St. S.W.

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The Rauschendorfer Con-struction company is focusing now more than ever to build affordable living homes for the community.

The company recently finished 11 units on Fifth St. S.W. that include two and three bedroom affordable single-level homes. The newly built homes are spacious enough but can accommodate the first-time buyer or small families with two children and the elderly be-cause there are no stairs. And owner Robert Rauschendorfer says that affordable homes for elderly citizens are something Sidney lacks.

The next project in the works for the company will utilize four acres behind the West Side Elementary School. Rauschen-dorfer said he plans on ulti-mately plotting out 14 homes, something that he projects will take place over the next four or five years.

“We’re trying to build afford-

able homes,” Rauschendorfer said. “But this year coming up, we’re going to have record high lumber prices. The high-est ever. It’s going to be very difficult to build affordable, but we’re going to have to work with the numbers.”

The spike of lumber costs has everything to do with the economy, but even more so, the weather. Recent storms all over the United States have halted any start in new construction. Once the smoke clears, so to speak, everyone will be starting new construction at once. The increased demand in a small time period will leave the lum-ber yards to do only one thing – increase prices.

“Another obstacle we face is the infrastructure,” Rauschen-dorfer said. “It’s the sewer and the water that are making these lots expensive.” Lots that were bought for $5,000 just years before have now eas-ily sky-rocketed close to the $60,000 and $70,000 ranges. Add-ing the spike in lumber costs and the increase in prices of

open lots inevitably adds to the cost of newly built homes.

“Base costs are what is driving up the price of new construction,” Rauschendor-fer said. “We used to be able to build $150,000 home. With lumber being the highest on record and the lots costing us

$50,000 more, it bumps these house prices up. We try to stay as close as we can to the 250 range, but we also don’t want to build just a box. We want to build something comfortable. To build a three or four bed-room home, you’re looking into the $300,000 range, and that’s with no basement.”

“People have the impression that we are price gauging, but

it’s the rest of the world that is price gouging.”

On top of lumber prices be-ing at a record high, additional materials used in contruction, such as steel, copper, sid-ing, roofing, windows, doors, plastic and drywall, have also increased.

With the increase of prices in not only newly built homes but in rent costs as well, Rauschen-dorfer is more than aware of how issues like those affect businesses and its employees. In order to keep his 32-year business going, he provides on-site temporary housing for his best workers. It’s an incentive to work hard for the company, and it produces reliable work in the long run.

When it comes to choos-ing a construction company, Rauschendorfer stresses the importance of looking into the company background. A good sources to check would be the Better Business Bureau and references. Also, make sure the company insures its workers with workman’s comp.

“I’m seeing a lot of non-regis-tered contractors,” Rauschen-dorfer said. “And their help is not being covered by work-man’s comp, which is a real disservice to a homeowner. If that employee gets hurt on the job and the contractor is not withholding on him and paying workman’s comp, they can sue the homeowner and win. They will sue on their liability insur-ance because it was on their property.”

Bottom line – affordable housing is difficult to estab-lish. While Rauschendorfer doesn’t look into getting into the apartment scene any time soon if ever, he said the more apartment complexes, the better for Sidney overall. With more apartments in the mak-ing, the decrease in rent would ultimately lead to a decrease overall in the cost of living in Sidney and its surrounding areas. It also will allow down-town service workers to move in to our area, and there whole paycheck will not be spent on living quarters and food.

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The Housing Authority owns and operates affordable housing in Richland County under the basic principles of the Housing Act of 1937 which states that:

“It is the policy of the United States to promote the general welfare of the nation by employing its funds and credit, as provided in this Act, to assist the several states and their political subdivisions to remedy the unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions and the acute shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings for families of lower income.”

Since 1950, the Richland County Hous-ing Authority has provided housing units and housing programs to benefit the very low income members of our community.

During times of housing booms, hous-ing bubbles, and the present housing shortage, the housing authority has led the way in creating and providing af-fordable housing. As Sidney’s largest af-fordable housing owner, we administer several housing programs including the Public Housing Program located in Sid-ney and Fairview, the Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program throughout Richland County, the USDA Rural 515 projects and other special use housing programs. For over 60 years, we

have provided safe, sanitary and decent housing for the residents of Richland County. As Richland County and the city of Sidney continue to grow so will the efforts of the Housing Authority to increase the number and quality of

affordable housing units for the low-in-come families, and the elderly/disabled of our county.

The Richland County Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Richland County

commissioners. The board approves policies, provides oversight and is com-mitted to providing affordable housing to the residents of Richland County for years to come.

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Last year came and went. It’s time to talk here and now. Technology is chang-ing at a lightning-fast pace, and there’s only one business in town that can keep up.

ElectricLand, the Verizon Wireless and electronics hub of eastern Montana and western North Dakota, is chock full of all the latest merchandise that customers want. President Raleigh Peck carefully tries to anticipate what will be on demand and match that with as much service as possible. It’s part of the reason why the store was named one of the top five RadioShack franchises in the country; it’s the most successful Verizon Wireless store in the region too. Why? The influx of new people who want product.

Smartphone sales are ever growing. The largest contributing factor is the 4G network that recently went up, giv-ing people high-speed data upload and download capabilities they require. The fastest data network available allows smartphone users to upload and down-load everything from documents to pictures and movies quickly, posting to social networking sites in mere seconds.

Fairview also had its 4G tower powered on. ElectricLand has all the ac-cessories to accompany the new smart phone, which means keeping people

connected at all times. Take pictures or video from a job site and email to the co-workers. Or scan a document and send it to the appropriate recipient. All you need is a smartphone and an app. There are thousands of them.

Also from Verizon, ElectricLand offers the new Home Fusion, a home In-ternet service in which customers pay for how much they download. “Home Fusion is really slick,” Peck said. “Since that hit, that’s been real popular. People are trying to take advantage of the speeds that are available.” People can get more done when they spend less

time on the Internet. Among the newest products is the

home phone connect. For just $20 a month, customers have unlimited home calling for local or long distance. It easily replaces the land line. “You use the same home phone you always used,” Peck said. “It just connects to the cellular network rather than plugs into your wall.” The home connect differs from similar products like Magic Jack or Vonage which use the Internet.

Older customers may like to try Sure Response, an electronic device compa-rable to Life Alert in that the user can call for help at any time. The same fees apply but it works outside the home, wherever there’s cellular service; it’s at-tached through the phone system at the house and is used like a cell phone so anyone can feel comfortable going any-where with Sure Response. Customers get 60 minutes of free courtesy calling.

Electronics are on the move. What may have been popular a year ago is mostly likely obsolete. That’s why staff is there to usher customers through the complicated world of technology.

“Keeping up is quite the challenge. That’s why we train every day,” Peck said. “We try to ask a lot of questions about what’s needed.” It’s not about being nosy. It’s not about pressuring customers to buy merchandise, either. “That’s not our style at all,” he said. “We’re here to have happy customers.”

And what’s better than having to install that new product that you just bought? Having a knowledgeable person do it instead. ElectricLand’s service department is ever expanding with its installation technician who can install everything from security cameras to sound systems. They’re there whenever you need assistance. “It’s all about cus-tomer service,” Peck said.

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Meet Writers for this year’s Business Review 2012 edition

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Bill Vander Weele has provided stories to Sidney Herald readers since 1984 when he moved into the area from Wisconsin.Vander Weele, a 1983 graduate from Lakeland College with a degree in journalism, served as the paper’s sports editor from 1984-1998, and was then promoted to the position as managing editor.During his time as managing editor,

the Herald has been a multiple-award winner in the Montana Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest including honors for general excellence, editorial page, best front page, feature writing and news coverage.Outside the office, Vander Weele is the Kiwanis advisor for the Sidney High School Key Club and former head coach of the school’s softball program. He spends much time cheering on the Green Bay Packers and enjoying a good hot dog or brat. Bill can be contacted at editor@sidneyherald.com

Louisa Barber has become the Herald’s “oil expert” since joining the editorial staff in 2008. Oil and gas industry issues and its impacts to the local communities have been her major focus. Barber is a 2008 graduate of Eastern Washington University. She moved to Sidney to launch a career but

has gained much more than on-the-job experience, and for that she says she is truly grateful.In her down time, Barber enjoys the outdoors (weather permitting), cheering on her beloved, choke-prone Seattle Seahawks (seriously this is their year!) and attending local events. Louisa can be contacted at reporter@sidneyherald.com.

Sarah Bloom started her responsibilities as the Herald’s sports reporter in August 2012.Her educational background includes earning a bachelor of contemporary arts degree from Ramapo College New Jersey.On-job highlights for Bloom since arriving in the

area include coverage of Fairview’s football team during the state playoffs, covering the Class A state wrestling meet and getting acquainted with many of the hard-working student-athletes in the region.Off the job, her interests include the Philadelphia Eagles, University of Kentucky basketball and taking care of her beloved dog “Bubba.”Sarah can be contacted at sports@sidneyherald.com.

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Area chemotherapy and IV therapy patients started utilizing the new treat-ment bays in the Cancer Care suite at Sidney Health Center in October 2012.

Thanks to many people who donated to the Foundation for Community Care’s Cancer Care Campaign, con-struction of Phase II became a reality for cancer patients and survivors who had indicated the project should be a high-priority in a 2011 assessment. A large anonymous donation to the Foundation made it possible for Sidney Health Center to start the bidding pro-cess of Phase II and begin construction in the spring of 2012.

With Phase II complete, all outpatient cancer care services are centralized in one-convenient location in the Sidney Health Center Clinic. Previously, medi-cal oncology patients received chemo-therapy and IV therapy treatments in the emergency room department.

Now cancer patients and their fami-lies can use the new private entrance located on 14th Ave. S.W. The new entrance features a circular driveway for easy access to the Cancer Care area with a designated parking lot for those going through cancer treatment.

“This is a dream come true for area cancer patients,” Judy Carda, Cancer Care Service manager, said. “The new

area offers a private, relaxed setting for patients and allows us to work closely with radiation oncology staff on a daily basis.”

Phase II of the project involved

renovating Suite 103 in the clinic and building a private entrance to the Cancer Care Center. The renovation included adding four chemotherapy and IV therapy infusion rooms with a

centralized nursing station as well as providing designated clinic space for the medical oncologist.

In January 2011, Sidney Health Center expanded its outpatient cancer services to include radiation therapy when it opened Phase I of the Cancer Care suite. Sidney Health Center in-stalled a TomoTherapy Hi-Art radiation treatment system, which is the fi rst of its kind in Montana.

Unlike traditional radiation therapy equipment, the TomoTherapy system combines CT scan imaging with treat-ment delivery, ensuring the most accu-rate radiation treatment with the fewest side effects. Every time a patient comes for treatment, he/she gets a CT image.

Dr. Lyle Harrison, radiation on-cologist, is the medical director for the Cancer Care services at Sidney Health Center. He is on-site full time to serve the radiation therapy patients. Dr. Jorge Nieva, medical oncologist, also works closely with the Cancer Care staff on a regular basis and holds clinics two days each month in the newly designed space.

To fi nd out more about the Cancer Care services offered at Sidney Health Center, visit the website at www.sidney-health.org/services/cancer-care.

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Cancer Care staff, from left, Jaime Watterson, radiation therapist; Anne Dial, radiation therapist; Judy Carda, RN; Dr. Lyle Harrison, radiation oncologist; Angela Metzenberg, RN; and Maxine Stoner, Cancer Care coordinator. Not pictured is Rhonda Conlin, RN.

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By Bill Vander WeeleSidney herald

Even though the business is almost 100 years old, Johnson Hardware and Furniture continues to make sure ev-erybody knows what the Johnson stores offer.

Phil Johnson, co-owner of Johnson Hardware and Furniture, notes new-comers to the area may not know if the store is 98 years or 2 years old. So, the business erected signage in front of the Central Avenue store that showcases products the store offers such as floor-ing, gifts & toys, paint, housewares, furniture, appliances and mattresses.

“All the locals know what we’ve got,” Johnson said. “We’ve tried to get the word out that we have a lot of stuff. There’s so much traffic, and a lot of newcomers.”

When newcomers to the area walk through the store, they are amazed of the wide selection of items. “We’ve received a lot of compliments.”

To increase the selection even more, the business has added a full line of KitchenAid major kitchen appliances, to its Whirlpool, Maytag and Amana lineup.

Longtime residents of the area un-derstand the important role Johnson Hardware and Furniture has made to the community since opening in 1915. Johnson Hardware and Furniture is currently undergoing a variety of long-range improvements in preparation for its 100th anniversary celebration in 2015.

The store’s entire interior has been repainted. There also has been improve-ments made to the building’s lighting, floorcovering and boiler system.

“We’ve been really focusing on getting the store ready for 2015,” Johnson said.

Johnson Hardware preparingfor 100th anniversary in 2015

Johnson Hardware added these signs during 2012.

With finding a meeting room usually a challenge in the area, the South 40 has stepped forward with an ideal space for smaller groups.

The Richland Room can hold 12-30 people and is located on the street level of the South 40.

You will have little doubt what county you’re in when you step into the relaxing space of the Richland Room. The room features a recent seed display from the Ridgelawn Community done for the Richland County Fair. The walls also display a series of historic photos of Richland County that demonstrates the area’s strong heritage with sugar beets, cattle, grain and oil. A screen and TV monitor are available for your needs.

When you make your reservation, you can

select a buffet menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner for your group’s meeting. You also have the option of custom selecting a specific menu for your guests to order. It can include the 40’s famous soup and salad bar in the dining room. Advance notice is desired to ensure that we provide the best experience.

The Richland Room is an example of how the South 40 keeps making improvements for its customers. In the last couple years, South 40 has completely renovated its casino to offer much more specious setting, provided a new more and fun look in the lounge and also remodeled its restaurant.

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In a booming community that changes everyday, the Lucky Buckle, a boutique clothing store that sells the latest trendy fashions, is making a permanent mark in Sidney.

“We will celebrate five years,” Lucky Buckle owner Marci Albin said of the store. “That’s always a pat on the back.” Mark your calendars for Oct. 1 as the store will be celebrating its successful five-year mark with an anniversary sale sure to be bigger than the last.

“Every year, it’s always fun to see my seasons get bigger and bigger,” Albin expressed and said she even recently put in an order for the next Christmas holiday season.

With spring season items starting to roll through the doors, Albin knows that this season will be even bigger than last year and definitely bigger than the first year the Lucky Buckle opened its doors back in 2008.

With spring season just weeks away, the Lucky Buckle looks forward to the summer months that include sidewalk sales and outdoor events like the Rich-land County Fair.

The changes in seasons means big changes in prices. When new items arrive, it’s all about making room in the boutique. Albin is a big believer in sales, and she doesn’t mess around. “I don’t have storage, so I have to get it out of here,” the store owner said.

What better way to kick of a new sea-son than with one of the store’s biggest sales of the year? The Lucky Buckle will be having its annual boot sale this week with all boots marked 50 percent off. But don’t wait a minute to shop.

With no pre-orders or holds, the sale is first come, first serve. So make sure to get there if you want a good deal on those trendy boots you’ve been eyeing all season.

After this week’s boot sale, Albin will start to put together the store’s spring open house that will take place some-time mid-April.

“I always try to out-do last year,” Al-bin said, which has been an important business factor in the Lucky Buckle’s success. “I want it to always be differ-ent. I want you to come in here for an experience.”

Albin attributes much of the store’s success over the years to her employees. The store’s owner said she has only had four girls that have worked for the boutique, and she treats all of them like family. “I love them with my whole heart,” Albin said. “When I am absent from the store, I don’t have to worry about my store because I know it is in good hands with my employees.”

And just like her own business, Albin has seen these girls grow in the years working for the Lucky Buckle. “Yes they just worked in a small-town clothing store but they can use that for their future,” she said. “We have fun.”

As the Lucky Buckle continues its success into the 2013 year, Albin can’t help but thank community support-ers that have aided in the boutique’s growth.

“It’s been a great year,” she said. “I thank everybody that has supported and helped the Lucky Buckle. Without the community’s support, your doors are re-ally not open.”

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Kringen Construction was established in 1978 as a commercial and residential contractor. With offices in both Sidney and Williston, N.D., we are able to best serve our customers in both areas.

KCI works as a general contractor/CMAR, providing our customers quality work using well-trained people to both manage and construct their facilities.

We use the “best value” approach in our relationships with our clients, providing quality construction at a fair price.

Kringen Construction has expanded as a company, and has now moved into a new facility at 1645 S. Central Ave. in Sidney.

This facility allows KCI to better serve our customers, while leaving room for additional growth. KCI staff urges you to stop in and see them. You can also visit KCI on the web at www.kringen-construction.com.

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F.T. Reynolds Co. Reynolds Food Market

Reynolds Warehouse Grocery

Continue GROWTH

to serve our communities,OUR ROOTS

stay the same.

Founders John Marman, left, and F.T. Reynolds

1925 – fi rst location 113 E. Main

presently J’z Fashion Threads

1942 – second location 111 E. Main

presently Trading Post

1952 – third location115 2nd Ave S.E.

presently Hedahl’s Parts Plus

1973 – fourth location1151 S. Central Ave

present location

2013 – fi fth locationThe Shops at Fox Run – future location

NW corner of the intersection of Central Ave. (Hwy 200) and Holly St.

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By Louisa BarBerSIDNEY HERALD

Almost a century ago Reynolds Market was founded on the principle of providing a much-needed grocery outlet to serve a young and growing Sidney population.

To this day, almost every growth spurt in Sidney’s history has propelled the company to construct a new building or remodel an existing one in an attempt to further meet customers’ demands for products. That’s how the folks behind this homegrown supermarket operate and will continue for another century to come.

a Bit of historyAs stated earlier, Reynolds has existed

for as long as almost the city itself. In March 1925, a man named Frank T. Reynolds, whose family had moved to Montana from Iowa in 1909 to home-stead near Glendive, established the F.T. Reynolds Co. in Glendive. Two months later he partnered with John Marman. The two had worked together at a local grocer since 1919.

By August 1925, business had been so good, it was time for another store. The partners had come to Sidney, “after studying conditions and business pros-pects in a locality of this kind decided it would warrant a store,” Marman told the Sidney Herald just days before the branch opened in Sidney.

The first Reynolds store opened in the defunct Yellowstone Valley Bank & Trust Co., just a few buildings down from today’s JC Penney on E. Main

Street. Marman was manager.In 1942, it became apparent even more

space was needed. The building was enlarged to accommodate the growing business. It was home to F.T. Reynolds for 10 years, but due to the rapidly expanding community, the facilities and room were no longer capable of satisfy-ing the needs of the public.

So in March 1952, a 60-foot wide by 140-foot long brick building was constructed with a full basement for

storage on S. Yellowstone Avenue (now Second Avenue S.E. at Hedahls Parts Plus). The store was renamed to Reyn-olds Food Market.

The building would prove too small, yet again. For in just over 20 years Reynolds outgrew its downtown Sidney location. The new supermarket building was erected as part of a shopping center in south Sidney at its present loca-tion on S. Central Avenue in 1973 and became Reynolds Warehouse Grocery, changing to the present name of Reyn-olds Market in 2005.

todayJust like 40 years ago, another change

is in the works, another move, another expansion. This year, Reynolds Market is taking yet another step to meet an ex-panding customer base associated with the regional oil activity. Construction on a new 46,500 square-foot, state-of-the-art supermarket will begin the first of May, as part of a new shopping center and plaza, known as Shops At Fox Run in the Augustus Vaux Subdivision.

The new site is located just north of the U.S. Post Office off Highway 200, where a proposed shopping center includes commercial and retail busi-nesses, restaurants and a residential area. There, Reynolds’ new building, de-scribed as “big, beautiful and modern,” is designed to emphasize Reynolds’ com-mitment to its guests, its community and its heritage.

“This is going to be a complete shop-ping development that our community will be proud of,” Reynolds Market president John Reynolds said.

Complete with all new departments such as a deli, bakery, floral and an ice-cold, walk-in beer cave, Reynolds Market will be able to offer more of the products customers already love. Larger aisles and more room for additional shelving means more items for custom-ers to enjoy. It will truly be one of the largest stores in eastern Montana with the capability of being expanded by an additional 15,000 square feet in the future.

hometown grocerSometimes, when a store expands

or remodels, it leaves behind a certain quality that the community had bonded with. Rest assure, though, that won’t happen with the new move. “We are very aware of the charm of our cur-rent location,” Reynolds said. “We’ve outgrown our store. We love its old-fashioned character, but the building is old and tired, and it’s not allowing us to provide the level of service, selection and comfort we need to provide our guests in light of Sidney’s growth.

“We are a product of Sidney, and we have made a major emphasis on this with our store architecture and design.”

Reynolds is and will continue to be Sidney’s hometown grocer. At its core, the locally-owned and operated business

is its employees, people who are dedi-cated to serving customers and meeting their needs at whatever length neces-sary. That will never change.

Construction should last six months, depending on weather, and the new store should open before Thanksgiving. Reynolds Market employees ask that the public be patient during the two-week conversion. “We’ll do our best to make it pain free,” Reynolds said. “We recognize our friends on the south end of town who will need to drive another minute to get to our new location, but we promise it will be worthwhile with a great shopping experience.”

Reynolds will have a “coming-from-going-home” entrance and exit from the Third Avenue N.W. extension to the Holiday Inn Express access to help circulation and to avoid the intersection of Holly and Central.

Although the store has changed loca-tions, it’s never altered its commitment to the communities it serves. No matter its name change, Reynolds employees will remain constant to the mission to always meet the community’s needs.

“We feel that we have been a good partner and ambassador for the commu-nity over the decades,” Reynolds said,” and to maintain that, we need to expand our store, our offerings and improve our design to accommodate the growth for today’s consumer expectations and needs.”

Reynolds making fifth move, but still same hometown grocer

‘this is going to be a complete

shopping development that our

community will be proud of.’

John reynoldsReynolds Market president

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Spike Woods, a longtime employee of Reynolds, oversees the fresh produce in the F.T. Reynolds store on East Main in Sidney.

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The Holiday Inn Express provides the Sidney area with convenience and com-fort with a touch of home for its guest. Recently opening in June of 2012, the building remains in tip-top shape with its employees maintaining the build-ing’s upkeep.

With 75 guest rooms that include basic to suite accommodations, guests can enjoy a hot complimentary buffet break-fast in the great room every morning.

If recreational fun is what you are looking for, the Holiday Inn Express has two indoor pools that include a kiddy pool, both complete with water jets, a hot tub, a gym facility and a party room that is open for anyone to rent. Even if you are not a guest at the Holiday Inn Express, the party room is available for an upcoming birthday or get-together.

For the more business-orientated guest, the hotel provides everything needed to stay in touch. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel, as well as in guest rooms. The hotel has a room dedicated to 24/7 business needs. The business center holds two computers

and a copy/fax machine so you can keep up with everyday transactions that just can’t wait.

If you need to hold a meeting with em-ployees or future business partners, the hotel has a spacious board room that holds up to 10 people comfortably. It’s the perfect space to hold a professional meeting.

The Holiday Inn Express in Sidney leaves no home convenience to spare. The hotel is complete with laundry fa-cilities and a 24-hour convenience store to buy drinks, snacks and anything you may have forgotten in your travels.

The secret to the well-kept, cleanly facility lies within the Holiday Inn Ex-press’ employees.

“We have a great staff that’s been here for a while,” hotel manager Chris Steffe said. “We really have been lucky with that.” Steffe has been with the hotel since its opening, having had worked hard himself to get the place going.

The Holiday Inn Express welcomes anyone from the individual or family travelers to oil field companies.

Holiday Inn Express opensdoors in Sidney during 2012

If you think you might be pregnant but don’t know for sure, Sunrise Wom-en’s Clinic can help. Early pregnancy verification is provided by their nurse sonographer through a pregnancy test and a limited obstetrical ultrasound scan.

“In the limited ultrasound, I am looking for a fetal heartbeat, verifying that the pregnancy is in the uterus, and taking a measurement to determine the gestational age of the baby. Once the ultrasound has been read by the radiolo-gist, Dr. Jaszczak, I can confirm to the client that she has a viable pregnancy,” said Michelle Frank, nurse manager. All services are offered at no charge; ap-pointments can be made by calling the office at 433-7772 or by going online to their website at www.sunrisepregnancy.org.

Sunrise also provides education on all options. If you aren’t sure that this is the best time to be pregnant, you can find out more about what choices you have, and how those choices will impact you now and in the future. Shelee Warner, executive director, shared that “Sometimes women come in and they are having mixed emotions about being pregnant, as well as getting different advice from family or friends. We’re here to help them sort through all of that.We provide factual information on their options and help them weigh the

pros and cons so that they can make an informed, educated decision about their pregnancy. This includes informa-tion on fetal development, pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion.

Under the direction of medical direc-tor Dr. George Scordalakes, the nurse will make a prenatal appointment with a medical provider and provide prena-tal vitamins, complements of Sidney Health Center’s Pharmacy. Informa-tion about pregnancy throughout all trimesters is available through a DVD series. Clients are encouraged to gain parenting insights through short DVD segments on newborn care and the unique demands of parenting toddlers. Participation in the educational pro-gram allows the client a chance to earn a starter kit and new car seat, as well as access the Baby Boutique which has new or like-new baby clothes, blankets, and diapers.

As a non-denominational Christian organization, Sunrise Women’s Clinic does not provide nor refer for abor-tion. Sunrise is a 501(c)3 organization financially supported by donations from the local community, as well as by both Dr. Scordalakes and Dr. Jaszczak, who provide their services pro bono. Busi-nesses, churches and individuals have generously supported the organization since its inception in June 2010.

Women’s clinic provides ultrasound, education

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251 West Holly St Sidney, Montana

(406) 433-32001 888 HOLIDAY (1 888 465 4329)

• Spacious rooms • Spacious suites that have a

microwave, fridge, sink and pull-out full-size couch for extra sleeping room

• In-door heated pool• Hot-tub• Kiddie pool • Birthday party room just off the pool• Fitness facility• Business center with computers,

printers• Free wi-fi • Meeting board room to rent and we

provide the coffee and water for you.

• Complimentary hot breakfast and a sundry shop that provides beverages and snacks

• Our area is mainly associates with the oil industry

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Make an appointment today! 406 433-7772www.sunrisepregnancy.org All services are con� dential & free of charge

116 3rd Ave NW, Sidney (Across from the library)

Not sure if you are

Pregnant?

Early Pregnancy Veri� cation andLimited Ultrasound

Performed by Medical Professionals

Options Education andPregnancy and Parenting Classes

We can Help!

Michelle Frank, RNNurse Manager

L.J. Jaszczak, MDBoard Certi� ed Radiologist

George Scordalakes, MDMedical Director

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For Sidney consumers, Party Central and Main Street Popcorn Factory is the one-stop shop for everything fun.

Preparing for formal events like weddings or proms, look no further for tuxedos and fittings. Party Central even extends its hours for students during prom rush and working men for wed-dings to accommodate the events.

Looking for tableware or balloons for a party or event? Party Central has it! And with larger events, the store will order specific colors or anything tailored to your needs. For weddings that exceed hundreds of guests, Party Central offers customized napkins, a special touch that really wows guests.

But just because you’re not going to a prom or throwing a huge birthday party doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go down to see what they have to offer.

Party Central offers the not-so-everyday items to its consumers. From Montana-made products to knick-knacks to novelties that include Zombie themed games and bobble heads for the golf cart, Party Central is sure to have something that will put a little more fun back in your day.

Dana Moos, Party Central’s owner, says Zombie Brain Sucker Pops are popular with moms. Moos said the moms come in and mention “My son

doesn’t seem to have a brain right now, I think I will buy him one!” All in a day’s humor.

And if the simple task of finding wrapping paper in Sidney is what you are after, then look no further than Party Central. They carry a wide vari-ety of colors and patterns, along with a large choice of gift bags.

The store specializes in making unique gift bags and baskets that are perfect for giving as a present. With a bag of the store’s flavorful popcorn selections, which range from chocolate covered caramel to dill-pickle flavor, add some candy and maybe even a liter of pop, it’s the perfect way to brighten up anyone’s day.

“We cater to all size events,” Moos said in addition to everything else the store offers. “Especially with many new companies & businesses, who tend to like to do things with their employees with theme parties.”

Even just a sweet mid-day snack to get you through the day, Party Central has got it. The store’s second business, Main Street Popcorn Factory, offers you a wide selection of freshly made in-house popcorn to suit anyone’s flavor crave. Party Central purchased Main Street Popcorn Factory in early 2011 to add to the store’s already fun atmosphere.

Party Central is stop for funLocal real estate company Nick Jones

Real Estate has added agents Jerrian Franzen and Lauren Milroy to meet the growing real estate demand throughout its Montana and North Dakota service areas. “We’re excited to have such great diversity and experience in new agents joining the Nick Jones Real Estate team,” said Justin Jones, office manager with the long-standing Sidney business. “We have added agents to help meet in-creased activity. These new agents are committed to providing the best service possible to their customers and clients as we move into what will be a very exciting spring market.”

Franzen grew up on a cattle ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska with her parents and three older brothers. Jer-rian attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Okla., on a rodeo scholarship, graduating in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in business fi-nance. She started her real estate career in Nebraska working for local compa-nies from 2002-2005. During her time at OPSU, she met Beau Franzen of Sidney, and they were married in 2007. They lived in Worden for a few years where Jerrian worked for Western States Insurance as a small business producer. They moved back to Sidney and the

Franzen Ranch in April 2011, and she soon began working for Nick Jones Real Estate. In July 2011, they added a little boy, Cye, to their family. Jerrian enjoys helping Beau on the ranch, riding and training barrel horses and roping. She also enjoys helping others enjoy riding and the rodeo way of life. Beau and Jerrian are very happy with their deci-sion to move back to the Sidney area to raise their family. The Franzen family has many community ties, and Jerrian is excited to be part of this wonderful community for years to come.

Milroy started her business career with Stockman Bank in Billings as a teller in 2000. She worked her way up through the ranks to become a loan pro-cessor in the Commercial Loan Depart-ment for Stockman. In 2009, she took an opportunity to broaden her skills with Wells Fargo where she worked as an un-derwriter in the Mortgage Processing Center. Milroy lives in Savage with her husband, Justin, two boys, Peyton and Conway, and daughter Emmerson. She’s excited and dedicated to helping clients find their home in northeast Montana!

Jerrian and Lauren join our experi-enced list of agents: Justin Jones, Kris-tin Larson, Dennis Wick, and supervis-ing broker and owner Nicholas Jones.

Nick Jones Real Estate adds agents

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OR CONTACT ONE OF OUR AGENTS:Nick Jones: 406-433-4445 or njrealty@midrivers.com

Dennis Wick: 406-480-1550 or dennis@nickjonesre.comKristin Larson: 406-480-5139 or kristen@nickjonesre.comLauren Milroy: 406-798-5541 or lauren@nickjonesre.comJustin Jones: 406-480-9525 or justin@nickjonesre.com

Jerrian Franzen: 406-478-3773 or jerrian@nickjonesre.com

www.nickjonesre.comSpecializing in:

Ranch PropertiesCommercial PropertiesHomes

Agricultural LandandInvestment Properties

since 1973

Experience • Service • Satisfaction406-433-4445 - Truck Route South, Sidney, MT

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1200 S. Central Ave., Sidney • 433-6400

Come Stay With Us1200 S. Central Ave.,

By Louisa BarBerSidney herald

In case you haven’t noticed, Richland Motor Inn is undergo-ing a pretty significant facelift. New rooms, new services, expanded facilities, the hotel, located at 1200 S. Central Ave., is truly the place to stay in Sidney.

“We figured it was time to spruce it up,” said general manager Rachel Reed.

Since October 2012, Richland Motor Inn has been under construction for a fresh look and to be able to better meet the demand for rooms. Plans are under way to add 27 rooms for a total 86 beds. The renova-tion includes rooms specifically designed for guests on extended stays. These feature larger spaces with a sitting area and bedroom. It’s the idyllic size for those who stay for months at a time.

No extended stay is complete without a complementary hot breakfast. Richland Motor Inn, to accompany the continental

breakfast platter of bagels, donuts and toast, staff will also offer breakfast items such as eggs and waffles. It’s all about keeping up with what custom-ers request. The hotel will have a new kitchen when all is said and done to prepare meals for guests. Staff is in the process of hiring breakfast attendants to prepare food and assist guests.

Also in the works is the ex-panded fitness center with all new equipment. It’s the perfect facility to assist guests in keep-ing with their fitness regimens.

Customers asked and staff answered the call. A guest laun-dry room will be expanded to three washing and three drying machines. Reed says the larger laundry room has been needed for quite some time as guests frequently use the services.

Construction and remodeling is scheduled to finish the first of May with a grand opening to mark the special occasion to be announced at a later date. Rich-land Motor Inn turns 30 this year; the hotel has undergone

small renovations through-out the years for its existing rooms but never as expanded as the current one. It just goes to show the folks at Richland

Motor Inn desire to meet the demands of their customers.

“It’s exciting we’re doing this,” Reed said.

Although remodeling work

continues, the Richland Motor Inn remains open for business. Call 433-6400 for details and enjoy your stay!

richland Motor inn going through makeover in remodeling project

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Thinking of selling your house? Are you thinking of downsizing now that you have reached retirement age? Crestwood Inn may be the answer you are looking for, according to executive director Paul Groshart.

The Crestwood Inn apartment com-plex is Sidney’s only independent liv-ing facility for the elderly and disabled. Built in 1978, Crestwood Inn has 70 one-bedroom apartments subsized by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Project-Based Section 8 rental assistance program.

Applicants must be income eligible for admission and the rents are based on the income of the applicant. Of course, the utilities are furnished ex-cept for your telephone and television. As an affordable housing provider, we work hard to keep you independent for as long as possible.

We provide a nutritious noon meal Monday through Friday. We are a regular stop for the Sidney Transporta-tion System, and most importantly we administer the Crestwood Inn Support-ive Services program.

Kelly Wilkinson, our coordinator, will work with you to get the services you need to stay independent while

residing at Crestwood Inn Crestwood Inn is owned by a nonprof-

it, Richland Affordable Housing Corpo-ration of Sidney and is managed by the

Richland County Housing Authority. Please give us a call.

Crestwood Inn may be answer to your living needs

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By Sarah BloomSidney herald

Years ago, the Sidney Country Club was a private organization. But with the influx of people, the club is anything but exclusive and is now, more than ever, open to the public.

“Even though we still offer member-ships and are still a private country club,” Jay Frank said, “we pride ourself on the fact that we are also open to the public. We want the public to be aware of that.”

The club provides more than just a beautiful 18-hole golf course, which is the only 18-hole facility east of Bill-ings, but also a quality restaurant, the Fringe, that offers lunch and dinner, and a banquet area, that can be reserved for weddings, business meetings or private dinners.

The Fringe, open also most days for lunch and dinner during the off-season, serves up anything from salads to burgers and sandwiches to steaks. It’s a more laid-back, relaxing setting for casual dining; a break from most of Sid-ney’s bar/pub type dining options. In the summer, outdoor patio dining could be the perfect way to end your day.

“If you come out to eat, you don’t have to be formally dressed,” Frank said. “It’s just a casual place to come out and dine, just like any other restaurant in town.”

If interested in becoming a member, the cost of doing so may be surprisingly low for most. While some country clubs have memberships that range to $200 a month, the Sidney Country Club offers its membership starting at nearly half the cost.

While the club can’t stress enough that it welcomes the public and guests, being a member to the club has its perks.

Instead of paying every time you step out on the golf course, the membership has a set fee based on what membership you choose. “It’s a good opportunity to reduce your golf costs,” Frank said. The club has membership options for anyone from singles to college students that are sure to fit specific needs of the member or members.

Members have a say in what goes on at the club as well and have voting privileges when it comes to deciding major decisions. But if you are thinking of becoming a member, don’t wait too long. The Sidney Country Club has only so many memberships left.

The club provides one of the few ban-quet facilities in town. With so few op-tions in the community, Sidney Country Club is the ideal choice. But it’s a good idea to get a head start on planning your banquet months in advance. With limited banquet facilities, the club stays booked months in advance the 2013 winter holiday season.

country club features many assets

North Dakota Guaranty and Title Company acquired the assets of Secu-rity Abstract Company of Sidney in November 2012.

The Sidney company joins the team of North Dakota Guaranty and Title Company’s eight offices and profession-al staff located in central and western North Dakota.

“With the growing demands on the real estate market within the oil impact areas we decided to move in that market and provide the level of customer service our company is known for,” said company president Tim Pearson. “Expanding into Montana was a logical decision for our operations, and one that fits well with our business model and mission.”

Security Abstract Company has been a vital part of Sidney’s business com-munity since 1917. They are the leading provider of abstract services, closing services and title insurance in Richland County and the surrounding area.

North Dakota Guaranty and Title Company, established in 1956, is the

region’s leading land title information company providing abstract services, closing services, title insurance and related products for residential and commercial customers.

North Dakota Guaranty and Title Company and Security Abstract Com-pany will serve the growing needs of your business and community with the highest level of land title services in the marketplace.

north dakota Guaranty and Title companyacquires Security abstract company in 2012

‘Expanding into montana was a

logical decision for our operations,

and one that fits well with our

business model and mission.’

Tim Pearsoncompany president

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Eastern Montana’s ONLY 18-Hole Course!

Year round Pro-ShopGolf merchandise available

Open to the public

THE FRINGE RESTAURANT

sccclub@midrivers.com 406.433.7460

JAY FRANKPGA Professional

Lessons available by appointment.Call for tee times

406-433-1894sidneycc@midrivers.comServing Lunch Monday-Friday

Year Round

Open for Dinner Thursday-SaturdayYear Round

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406-433-4416302 W. Main St., Sidney

Fax: 406-433-4417www.fbfs.com • www.mwfbi.com

Annuities | Estate Strategies

Insurance | Life | Long Term Care | Health

Farm & Ranch | Property & Casualty

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Quality Service & Competitve Rates

Cara NelsonPeggy Errecart Mark Martin

By Sarah BloomSIDNEY HERALD

It has been more than 100 years that Farm Bureau has founded its roots when a group of farmers came together to provide each other with not only insurance, but assurance. It wasn’t until 1958 that the company formed the agency that remains 55 years later.

2012 was a year of changes and positive growth for Farm Bureau. Some of the faces have changed, but the same great service is always there.

Farm Bureau hired new staff in 2012. Shelley Steele and Beverly Schilling are customer service representatives. Steele is available to greet every cus-tomer that walks through the door. She is available Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schilling has earned her property and casualty license and is available to assist customers Monday through Thursday. She also is in charge of the marketing.

Connie Mindt has been serv-

ing customers for over two years. Mindt and Schilling are available to quote autos as well as assist customers with any policy changes necessary.

Kelly Alvstad, Mark Mar-tin’s production assistant, is licensed in property and casu-alty. Darcy Panasuk joined the company in November as Cara Nelson’s production assistant. Panasuk is licensed in prop-erty/casualty, life and health.

Peggy Errecart was recently appointed as an agent with Farm Bureau. Peggy is avail-able to assist customers with their auto, home and invest-ment needs. She is in the office Monday-Friday and by appoint-ment as needed.

Even with many changes in Farm Bureau, some things remain the same.

Agents Nelson, Martin and Errecart are always available to assist customers and answer questions. James Carpender is available to discuss your health insurance and disability needs. Terry Sivertson, the agency manager, also maintains an

office in the building, which is located at 302 W. Main, Sidney.

Going into 2013, Farm Bu-reau is focusing on providing excellent customer service to their customers. One thing that the Bureau would like to remind everyone to do is take a moment and review your insur-ance. Replacement costs on

housing are much higher than the company has seen in the past. Make sure that you are protected from life’s uncertain-ties. Farm Bureau agents and associates strive to make every transaction with our company as pleasant and as simple as possible. They would like to also take this opportunity to

thank our loyal clients and customers, as they feel each and everyone is like family. The Farm Bureau family is always looking to expand and will continue to provide excellent service and commitment to the community.

sports@sidneyherald.com

Farm Bureau experiences positive growth, change during 2012

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It was Keziah Baisch’s second year as owner of the trendiest hair and nail salon in Richland County. Trendz Salon has grown leaps and bounds since she took over the business in 2011.

In the last year, the vibrant, locally-owned salon business added a nail technician in Tia Lewis, who just hap-pens to be a Sidney native and graduate of Sidney High School and just finished training at nail salon school in Billings. “We’re really excited to have her. She’ll do great. She’s fun,” Baisch said.

Lewis’ presence brings the staff total to three hairstylists, who offer full services of color, perms, haircuts and extensions, and two nail technicians, who offer the best of the best, shellac gel nail polish. They are joined by an es-thetician who does facials, microderm-abrasions, body wraps, full body waxes and makeup.

But what’s a growing staff without a clientele to serve? New stations and chairs were added to accommodate a rapidly growing customer base. “There’s such a demand for hair and nail services, we’ve had to turn people away all the time because we can’t fit in everybody,” Baisch said.

There’s room for another hairstylist, which Trendz Salon is in the process of making the move. Other expan-

sion plans include reconstructing the hallway to offer more room to mix hair colors and perform other duties.

Education remains a key component in the level of quality service Trendz can offer. Staff will head to Billings in April to attend hair shows in an effort to further their knowledge. Baisch says it’s “extremely” important to her business as it updates staff on the latest trends, offers new insight into the in-dustry and teaches new and burgeoning techniques. “It’s just a good refresher course and a motivational tool that gets us excited about doing hair.”

All the way around, from the qual-ity products and services offered, to the laid back, welcoming salon itself, Trendz Salon has truly become better than what was originally envisioned when Baisch took over the business.

Baisch says she understands when people become frustrated when they can’t get in for an appointment as soon as they’d like, but Trendz Salon employees work as hard as possible to accommodate their clients right away. “We don’t want anyone to feel we don’t appreciate their business,” Baisch said.

Trendz Salon is open Tuesday through Saturday with some nights by appoint-ment. Call 433-2714 to schedule an ap-pointment today.

Trendz Salon growing with demand

It’s safe to say that Sidney residents are always busy going here and there and working around the clock. After a long day, doing hours of laundry that have piled up throughout the week will take hours in a standard washer and dryer at home. If that story sounds familiar to you, then KB Bubbles would give relief to dealing with loads of laundry.

KB Bubbles Laundromat, which is one of the two laundromats in Sidney, opened its doors in May of last year and is located along the truck route at 115 Ninth Ave. N.E., just a block away from Farm and Home.

The laundromat is conveniently open 24 hours a day. A great perk of using the facilities includes free Wi-Fi, a service free of charge for guests looking to entertain themselves on a personal computer or smartphone and TVs that are always on.

There are 64 brand new washers and dryers with even more on the way. Add-ing on to the building will be another room filled with new equipment to better suit customers’ needs. If you are looking for some heavy duty cleaning power after a long day in the oil fields, there are separate “greaser” washers and dryers that are set aside just for that.

In late night hours, KB Bubbles is a safe environment and features security cameras that have a watchful eye.

Now the amount of washers and dryers may be impressive, but what if you simply don’t have the time to sit and wait for your laundry to be done? KB Bubbles knows there are simply not enough hours in the day for complet-ing the simple task of doing laundry, so they will do it for you.

Drop-off service is available from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. Most laundry drop-offs are available within a few hours and your clothes are folded or hung-up as you please. The drop-off laundry service at KB Bubbles won’t drain your wallet either.

A few extra services that KB Bubbles offer include sewing, hemming, patch-ing and zipper repair to any article of clothing from Carhartts and coveralls to jeans.

“We built this place from the ground up,” KB owner Kelly Bahls said. Bahls put an immense amount of time, effort and more money than he expected into the project. But he felt it would fill a void that the Sidney community was lacking. Bahls said KB Bubbles has done much better than what was pro-jected in the business plan.

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For the last three decades the craft brewing scene has been on the rise in the U.S. In 1900, there were 1,750 brew-eries in the U.S., but by 1983, only 80 breweries were still in operation with the six largest brewing 96 percent of the beer. In 2011, the number of brewer-ies had again increased to 1750 due in large part because of craft brewing or microbrews.

Breweries are popping up from coast to coast and soon Sidney will join the ranks of great tasting beer when Mead-owlark Brewing Co. opens operation in the fall of 2013.

This venture started three years ago when Travis Peterson returned to Sidney to join his father at Sidney Red-E-Mix.

“I was approached by my parents with the idea because of our shared interest in microbrews,” Peterson said. “I had always kicked the idea around, but until I moved home it didn’t seem a feasible endeavor.”

Peterson has been home brewing for 10 years, joining many other Montan-ans who enjoy a state that places only second in per capita for breweries, just behind Vermont. “There’s a stronger beer culture here than used to exist,” Peterson said. The popularity of craft brewing has been working its way east across the state. There are 32 active breweries in Montana and just two in the east. Those are in Wibaux and Wolf Point.

Next in line is Sidney, which just happens to be ripe for a new business, Peterson said. “I will have a lighter beer such as a Koslch or Hefeweizen among the different styles we will produce.” His goal is to introduce craft beer to the “hard-core” Budweiser and Miller-

Coors fans who will hopefully develop a greater palate and move into different beer types such as a pale ale or porter.

“So far, we’ve got a good response just by word of mouth,” he said. “It seems like people are excited about it, and I know we are.”

The Meadowlark Pub will be located at 119 S. Central Ave., occupying the current Carpenter’s Storehaus. Con-struction and remodeling will begin in June with an opening date sometime in October. To start, the pub will offer four or five beers on tap with seasonal beers to come as the business becomes established. Peterson plans to build a 10- to 15-barrel brewing system depend-ing on space and will sell in-house beer with plans to distribute kegs to the sur-rounding area at a later date. He plans to produce 500 barrels a year and grow from there.

Peterson’s vision features a bright, friendly, and with some Scandinavian themes throughout the atmosphere where friends can meet up and have a few drinks and enjoy a bite to eat. Seat-ing will be on two floors with the brew-ery operating in the rear of the build-ing. “I want it to be a place that people can go and have one drink or have three, meet up with friends and feel like they can bring their kids in there,” Peterson said.

He hopes residents will embrace the brewery as their own just as other com-munities have done. “We’re just going to open something small and get the word out and invite the locals to accept it as Sidney’s beer,” he said, “and hope-fully we can get some of those hardcore Coors and Bud Light fans to come to the craft side.”

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Mitchell’s Supports the Community!

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Baker, MT ................406-778-3221Bowman, ND ...........701-523-3040Glendive, MT ..........406-345-3221Killdeer, ND ............701-764-5228Redi-Mix .................406-778-3518Sidney, MT ..............406-482-4927Watford City, ND .....406-842-4927Willston, ND............701-572-7698Sidney Corporate ...406-433-8290Headquarters

Thirty-six years ago Mitchell’s Oil Field Service was founded by three locals who wanted to offer the best oil field service possible at an honest price. Everett and Duane Mitchell and the late Eddie Manshiem have stood by the principle of Proverbs 11:3 serving as the foundation of this growing operation.

Michell’s is the business of maintain-ing oil wells once they’ve been drilled. “We’ve always been focused on the pro-duction side of any of the oil field-relat-ed jobs,” Duane Mitchell, vice president of marketing and development, said. Sure, drilling rigs get all the attention during high oil development, but after that stage, Mitchell’s is there to take care of the completion rigs, construct tank batteries, lay gas gathering and salt water disposal lines and maintain general oversight of these facilities.

Depending on the region of the Willis-ton Basin, Mitchell’s locations specific types of work to fit the needs of that area. For instance, roughly 75-80 percent of Mitchell’s work in Glendive, Baker and Bowman, N.D., is maintenance work; these three locations represent at least one-third of the company’s total volume. Meanwhile, in Killdeer, N.D., Watford City, N.D., Williston, N.D., and Sidney, constructing tank batteries is the main focus because oil development is so rapid. Twice a year, Mitchell’s employees check pumping units to ensure they’re greased well and without problems.

“The contract pumpers for oil compa-nies is a very important function that ties into our business,” Mitchell said. Mitchell’s also provides its own cranes and trucks, making it easier to coordi-nate and schedule maintenance work.

Wood GroupMitchell’s has always remained loyal

to the area it calls home. It grew with the first oil boom of the 1970s, booming to 125 employees, before scaling back to about 40 in the 1980s. Then, in 1990, the company jumped again to 125 and re-mained there until 2008 at which point Stone Arch Capital purchased the local company and grew it further. At the same time, Stone Arch purchased CB Contracting and in 2009 purchased B&G Production. In 2011, it bought SK&S Oilfield Service.

During its lifespan, Mitchell’s has purchased 16 roustabout and trucking crews, which can only be attributed to “God has been good to us,” says Mitch-ell. Today, 530 employees work in eight locations in Montana and North Dakota, specializing in roustabout and construc-tion.

A few years after Stone Arch Capital purchased Mitchell’s Oil Field Service, the business sold to Wood Group, a Houston-based international energy services company with 40,000-plus em-ployees worldwide.

Wood Group is a global market leader in engineering and project management for upstream and downstream facilities and subsea pipelines and systems; the largest provider of brownfield services and contract labor to the oil and gas industry; and provides power plant en-gineering, procurement and construc-tion management, facility operations and maintenance, and industrial gas turbines aftermarket support.

“They wanted a presence in the Bak-ken,” Mitchell said, “and they were looking longterm.”

The transition from Mitchell’s Oil Field Service to Wood Group is in the process. For now, Mitchell’s will be known as a Wood Group company, until the Mitchell’s name is integrated with the parent company. Mitchell said the sale had to be done because of all the hefty federal regulations that are coming that will be too burdensome finance-wise to keep it local. However, the change of hands does present great opportunities for Mitchell’s employees who want to make career moves; they’ll have the chance to move to a number of locations while remaining within the Wood Group companies.

Safety, Social reSponSibilityEmployee safety continues to be the

top priority in daily operations. “What good is having a high-paying job if you don’t come home to the family you’re supporting?” Mitchell said. “It isn’t preach safety, it is living safety.”

Mitchell’s employees also value social responsibility, which fits in perfectly with Wood Group’s core values. Mitch-ell’s pledges to support local activities. “It’s a community service,” Mitchell said. “If we don’t do it, who will?”

Mitchell’s even goes so far as to tithe, not only to employees but to churches, missionaries and local organizations, matching whatever employees give themselves. “You can’t out give God. It’ll come back ten-fold sometimes,” he said.

This is and will remain one of the core values for years to come, no matter the name Mitchell’s Oil Field Service or Wood Group. And whether oil develop-ment continues at its record pace in the Williston Basin or slows, Mitchell’s will remain steadfast to the local com-munities it supports. “Mitchell’s wants to stay involved in the community as much as we possibly can,” Mitchell said.

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• jeans • jackets • coats• coveralls • shirts

• T-shirts • pullovers• sweat shirts • more

Good selection of stylesand sizes in stock.

2221 S. Central, Sidney406-433-6757

www.sondassolutions.com

By Louisa BarBerSIDNEY HERALD

It’s been a fruitful year at Sonda’s Solutions, which con-stantly expands its products, its services and ultimately the business itself.

Sonda’s will celebrate its sixth anniversary in July, and within that short time-frame, the company’s gone from a small store front to an entire building.

The expansion took place last summer, adding new manager Coleen Williams, after owner Sonda Shandy decided it was time to stock all the safety wear and equipment needed for the oil fields. The expanded store was designed to be spacious, not to overwhelm the customer, and to offer a relaxed, comfort-able setting that’s easy to find everything they need in one place.

They’ve expanded the prod-ucts they offer to include steel-toe Muck Boots, multi-purpose water pumps, 80-pound Qui-krete concrete bags for use in

smaller projects, water coolers, safety sunglasses, rain gear, ice melters and all-purpose wipes.

All of these are in addition to the work clothes and acces-sories already in place. But the most significant addition to the product stock in the last year are the Honda generators, which can be sent for repairs at no cost to the customer, and the H2S monitors. Interestingly, these are products that have been requested by customers. Each time there’s a request, employees will find it and keep it in stock. “I enjoy trying to find it and see if we can bring it in,” Shandy said, noting that often these are products that other customers want too.

Being able to constantly offer new products is part of the foundation Sonda’s Solu-tions was built upon. Shandy’s vision is to be the ultimate one-stop-shop for safety gear and wear for the oil field. “I know how hard it is to find things up here,” Shandy said. “They need the hard hats, the boots, all that, and we offer it.”

Sonda’s Solutions still spe-cializes in fire resistant cloth-ing, but even that department has been augmented. There are shirts, jeans and coats from the trusted, durable companies of Carhartt, Wrangler and Wolverine offered in both fire resistant and regular wear.

The best part about shopping at Sonda’s Solutions, employees say, is that it’s all about selling affordable clothing. It’s that business philosophy which has become quite the hit with customers. Sales are booming as customers consistently turn to Sonda’s Solutions for their

suppliesSonda’s Solutions has gloves,

hard hats, first aid kits for of-fices and vehicles, harnesses, fall protection buckets, safety compliance-in-a-bucket, tra-chea straps, towel wipes and ear plugs. Employees say they try to anticipate what custom-ers will request and work to fill the void.

Customer appreCiationAs soon as the weather turns

warm, Sonda’s Solutions employees plan to say a big “Thank you!” to their outstand-ing customer base by hold-

ing an appreciation sale and barbecue.

“I’ve got some cool custom-ers,” Shandy said, “and I just think it would be nice to let them know how much I appre-ciate their business.” The folks at Sonda’s Solutions recognize their customers are just good people, and they believe they should be rewarded for be-ing dedicated customers to Sonda’s. Details are still in the works, but in the meantime, the public is welcome to check out what this hometown store has to offer. While there, enjoy some free, ready-made popcorn too. Sonda’s Solutions has transformed into a company that does business nationwide. The website is up and running, so those from out of state can have products sent to them or have ready to pick up. But the wholesome company remains dedicated to serving the local area. Check out its website at www.sondassolutions.com. Sonda’s Solutions is the ultimate store for fire resistant products and safety equipment.

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Sonda’s Solutions employees, from left, owner Sonda Shandy, Ardis McKinstry, Coleen Williams, Lori Wise and Courtney Anderson.

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Showroom: 109 3rd Ave. N.E., Sidney

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Cabinets, countertops & closets... for every room in your home and of� ce!

Call Brenda Larson for appt. 488-1461

From concept to completion...the BEST Service...Products...Results! It was likely the most unique pre-

miere event in Richland County, and Creative Solutions had everything to do with it.

The cabinetry-countertop-closet or-ganizer business, locally owned by Tim and Brenda Larson, was instrumental in sponsoring the first annual Parade of Homes, a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Richland County, which is seeking to build a new building.

The Parade of Homes, featured six newly built homes or remodeled homes, ultimately shining a light on the area’s carpentry skills while providing insight into many of the new products that are available. The Parade of Homes also featured D/S Cabinetry.

The one-day event was sold out; 400 tickets in all, raising $10,000 through ticket sales and donations by C/S Cabi-netry and individuals. In exchange for their participation, parade-goers were rewarded with endless home building and remodeling ideas. The tour featured all the latest kitchens and countertops. “I think people realized we don’t do just simple kitchens,” said Teresa Benson, Creative Solutions, “but that people are also doing showcase-style projects right here in Sidney.” The end result was a successful fundraiser for the Boys &

Girls Club of Richland County, and local contractors and vendors acquired work because of the Parade of Homes. “We’ll try to continue to have it as an annual event,” Larson said.

Serving an area extending from Miles City to Plentywood, Creative Solutions has ideas for any room in the house. The showroom located right in downtown Sidney is updated every few months with the latest styles and trends. “We do work real hard to put in brand new displays,” Larson said.

While quartz was the big push last year, the latest trend is “Shades of Gray” in decorating colors, and wood species like hickory. Creative Solutions has the latest colors, materials and de-signs, always working to broaden their products to complement the cabinetry business. With assistance from comput-erized software, customers can cus-tomize their floor plan and each room design.

The public and contractors are invited to see the showroom or visit the website, www.creativesolutionsmt.com to learn what Creative Solutions is all about. The company operates by appointment, so customers must call 488-1461 to schedule a consultation at their convenience.

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Green Leaf nutritionaLS & body therapy

Green Leaf; located at 141 Seventh St. S.W., Sidney, in the Fireside Cafe building is tak-ing appointments for chronic or acute low back and/or hip pain, neck/shoulder pain and foot pain. Cyndee Brown, LMT, owner of Green Leaf, has streamlined her therapies to those above and has integrated several nutritional and retail products in the office.

The body therapy most used at Green Leaf is Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT) which is a type of bodywork that blends the principles of osteopathy and structural inte-gration to relieve chronic pain, and to reduce the potential for the emergence of pain which could become chronic over time. This technique is often integrated into regular mas-sage and bodywork sessions, and it can also be used alone to treat systemic problems. Structural integration and oste-opathy both rely heavily on the

manipulation of the muscles, fascia and skeletal system with the goal of promoting general musculoskeletal health. The idea behind structural integra-tion is that if someone’s body can be aligned properly, his or her health problems can be dra-matically reduced, because the body will work as a whole.

DoTerra essential oils are displayed, sold and educational materials are available in the office. Essential oil classes are taught upon request along with sampling the amazing healing oils. Classes are also taught to those who wish to teach their own classes with DoTerra.

Are you interested in replac-ing over the counter drugs that have side effects with pure essential oils that are quicker to apply, quicker reaction in the body, cheaper than shelves full of toxic OTC drugs, and have amazing results? If so, please inquire for your free educa-tional class on essential oils. A word of caution to anyone purchasing essential oils is to make sure they are Certified Pure Therapeautic Grade as

DoTerra oils are.Nerium AD, an age defying

night cream, can also be found in the office. This one-step skin care cream is derived from all natural ingredients and has fantastic results.

Nerium International also al-lows anyone interested in shar-ing this breakthrough product with their friends to receive compensation for their efforts. This can be a fun in-home busi-ness for anyone who would like to make some serious money while having fun sharing a product that really works and is the only one of its kind.

To see before and after pic-tures of Nerium please go to the website below - pictures say a thousand words. Cyndee L Brown, LMT; 488-5323; www.cyndeebrown.com

the aCCidentaL Company Nothing about Nerium

International has been predict-able. In fact, the genesis of the company arrived through an accidental discovery in the labs of Nerium Biotechnology Inc., an international research and

development company. While researching the potential uses of the Nerium oleander plant – previously considered little more than an ornamental plant – the scientists of Nerium Bio-tech discovered that the plant’s extract delivered remarkable age-defying results when ap-plied to the skin.

“We had an eureka moment in our research labs when we stumbled upon what Nerium oleander could do for skin,” says Dennis Knocke, chairman and CEO of Nerium Biotech-nology Inc.

When the extract was first being developed, the leader-ship of Nerium Biotech was not even considering a direct sales strategy for distributing the product. Rather, they were speaking with traditional retail channels, direct marketing channels such as infomercials and sourcing companies who would source Nerium oleander into products. Ultimately, they determined that the strongest opportunity would be to de-velop their own product based on their proprietary extraction

technology. Once they made this decision,

a member of Nerium Biotech’s board of directors expressed an interest in potentially partner-ing with one of the existing di-rect selling companies to mar-ket the product for them. As they embarked on the discovery process for this strategy, they met veteran network marketing leader Jeff Olson in Dallas.

Olson was consulting in the industry at the time, having enjoyed a long and successful career in a number of other direct selling companies. He had even written a best-selling book, “The Slight Edge: Turn-ing Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success,” but had recently declined several offers to lead other MLM companies. Olson agreed to pursue the of-fer from Nerium for one reason: “Integrity. I knew who these guys were and knew they were legitimate. I also knew that if what they were claiming was real, it would be a game-chang-er within the industry – not just within the anti-aging industry, but within all of skin care.”

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There’s not one lo-cal business in the civil engineering industry that knows its home better than Interstate Engineer-ing. Established in 1976 in Jamestown, N.D., its Sidney office opened four years later and its employees have remained loyal, offering profes-sional services in any way it can.

And it all starts with reliable, local, profession-al staff who maintain a sense of pride in the com-munity many grew up in. “We raise our families here, and it is important that we provide the best possible environment for the community,” Josh Johnson, office manager, said.

More than 30 employ-ees comprise the Sidney office, which has satel-lite offices in Williston, N.D., and Glendive. It’s no wonder why, then, Sidney is the flag ship office for operations throughout the MonDak region.

What sets Interstate Engineering apart from the rest is the employee attitude. The company motto – professionals you need, people you trust – is true to its core. “We really focus on and pride ourselves on being a facet of the community and provide the best service we can possibly provide,” Johnson said.

Interstate Engineer-ing has earned its place as a trusted choice for engineering, surveying and planning services, working with the city of Sidney and Richland County on construction projects and on major res-idential and commercial ventures that will shape the county forever.

Interstate Engineering remains one of the hot-test companies to work for, continually adding new professionals who of-fer a variety of expertise.

Recent additions in-clude:

• Jackie Miller joined the Sidney office full time in April 2012 as CAD

technician after previ-ously working seasonally for Interstate Engineer-ing. She has a bachelor’s degree in design drafting, an associate’s degree in civil engineering and a minor in manufacturing.

• Dean Peterson, P.E., joined the Williston satel-lite office in September 2012 as a senior project engineer. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bach-elor’s degree in civil engineering.

• Ryan Andersen joined the Sidney office in August 2012 as a survey party chief. He previously worked for RBF Consult-ing in Las Vegas, Nev., for six years.

• Chris Clark, P.E., joined the Billings office as project engineer for the Sidney office in April 2012. He earned a bach-elor’s degree in civil en-gineering from Montana State University.

• Robert McPeak joined the Williston satellite office in August 2012 as a technician. He was self-employed for 21 years before coming to Inter-state Engineering.

• Bryan Tuss joined in June 2012 as a project

technician in the Wil-liston satellite office. He was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1986-1990 before earning a business management degree from Montana State University.

• Andrew Ritchey, E.I.T., joined the Glendive satel-lite office in February 2013 as a staff engineer. He earned a master’s de-gree in civil engineering in May 2011 from Utah State University.

• Chad Smith joined Interstate Engineering in January 2013 as a computer specialist for the Sidney office after graduating from the Uni-versity of Montana with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems.

Johnson says the company plans to stay in Richland County for years to come. “We take great pride in working with the communities and counties we live in,” he said. “Thanks to our clients and staff, we continue to grow and are proud to provide high-quality engineering, surveying, and plan-ning services in Sidney, Richland County, and the MonDak region.”

Interstate Engineering knows area well

By Bill Vander WeeleSIDNEY HERALD

Sidney Cleaners and Laundry started proving a new technique – professional wet cleaning – during 2012.

Cindy Linde, owner of Sidney Clean-ers and Laundry, explains professional wet cleaning uses biodegradable soaps and conditioners to clean a wide variety of fabric.

“It’s a lot more eco-friendly,” Linde said of the cleaning style. Professional wet cleaning is new to the cleaning industry and primarily offered in larger cities. “Sidney is on the cutting edge of this technology.”

The process is under way to include professional wet cleaning on labels that read “dry cleaning only.” Linde explains professional wet cleaning can be used on a wide variety of clothes including cashmere, camel hair, wool, silk, cotton, wedding gowns, garments decorated with sequins or beads, leather and suede. Linde received training from Weinberg Equipment, Minneapolis, re-garding how to run the equipment to its highest level of performance. She says

customers have been very satisfied with the product.

During the year, Sidney Cleaners and Laundry also made a $30,000 investment by obtaining a state-of-the-art unipress shirt press.

“It really lowered the labor and im-proved the end product,” Linde said.

The business continues to offer high quality fire resistant clothing including shirts, pants, coveralls, coats and bibs.

The coin-op laundry located on Cen-tral Avenue has been updated on the building’s exterior. The interior now has Wi-Fi access and four big screen TVs.

Sidney Cleaners now offersprofessional wet cleaning

Kassie Brown works the wet cleaning machine.

121 2nd Ave. NE, Sidney • 433-1405

When Clean Counts, Count On Us!• Dry Cleaning • Laundry • Drop Service • Mending • Alterations

We carry a full line

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Oil Field Hands• Drop off your greasers and we will launder them for you• Greaser pickup and delivery available at local hotels

Commercial Accounts

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Your place for...food.fortune.and fun!

full menusurround sound

private casino10 foot tv

900 1/2 S. Central Sidney • 433-3245Casino & Lounge

Regal Eagle

By Louisa BarBerSidney herald

Tucked away behind the Lone Tree Inn off S. Central Avenue, the Regal Eagle lounge and casino is always ripe for a fun time.

Locally owned and operated by Brian Heck and Carrie Torgerson, the Regal Eagle has been the number one spot locals choose for food, fortune and fun for more than a decade.

The Regal Eagle offers NFL Sunday tickets, features a full bar and four big screen TVs in the main social area, which can satisfy all the sports action and leisure time you want. To go even further, staff added a 10-foot projection TV last year, so customers don’t miss a single minute of the action!

“It’s been really popular,” Torgerson said. And don’t forget about the always-entertaining pool table, darts and

shuffle board. When you visit the Regal Eagle, you’ll

find you certainly won’t go hungry. Staff offers a full menu featuring every-one’s favorite Pork Chop John’s, steak and shrimp, and of course the best burgers in town! Food never gets old as the daily specials constantly change. Soup was just recently added as an op-tion for customers who need a warming-up during those cold winter days. Try a new flavor five days a week.

The Regal Eagle has a private casino with all the newest games to test your luck, including the latest line game ac-tion, poker and Keno.

“We just want to keep serving the community and continuing to be a place to go have fun,” Torgerson said. So what are you waiting for? Make the Regal Eagle your place for food, fortune and fun!

regal eagle has everythingyou need for good time

Dr. and Mrs. John and Kathy Farmer, recently of Clinton, Nev., will be joining the Yellowstone Kennel family in May 2013.

John is the young-est son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crandall and has spent the past decade working in the drug development industry where he performed safety and efficacy test-ing for both human and veterinary medicines for contract research orga-nizations in Alabama, Michigan and upstate New York.

John and Kathy met while pursuing bachelor degrees in microbiology in 1998 and have enjoyed sharing their life with three adopted dogs (Lilly, Anna and Emme).

John has previous expe-rience in kennel opera-tion acquired at River-view animal clinic in Birmingham, Ala. John and Kelly look forward to joining the Sidney com-

munity.Bob Crandall appreci-

ates all the support over

the years, and will still be around the kennel to help out now and then.

yellowstone Kennel announcesnew staff members in sidney

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Dr. John and Kathy Farmer are joining in the staff at Yellowstone Kennel in Richland County.

Boarding (We do not board any of the fighting breeds)

Indoor/Outdoor Runs with Radiant Heated Floors

Large Fenced Exercise Yard

Dr. and Mrs. John FarmerYellowstone Kennels, LLC

35001 County Rd. 122 Sidney, MT, 59270

www.yellowstonekennels.com

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“A natural approach to pain relief”

Yellowstone Chiropractic Clinic 433-4757 • 222 2nd Ave. SW, Sidney

406-489-1105 or 406-480-1183 Yellowstone Chiropractic Clinic

222 2nd Ave. SW, Sidney

• Relax your body & mind• Relieve chronic stress & pain• Get rid of minor aches & tension

Nicole Goulart,

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Dr. Ryan Laqua

ChiropracticPhysician

Yellowstone Chiropractic Clinic 222 2nd Ave. SW, Sidney 433-4757 • Toll Free 1-866-433-4757

Treatments of.... • Sport injuries • Headaches• Low Back Pain• Accidents• Other Pain Conditions

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Yellowstone Chiropractic offers more to its patients than you may know. Yel-lowstone offers the basic chiropractic services that give everyday relief from common pains in the neck or back and head. An office visit can mean the end of future pain relief from past injuries in the neck and back that may have been caused by sports activities or work related accidents. Dr. Ryan Laqua, chi-ropractic physician, treats infant colic, acid reflux, just about anything.

“You might not experience pain,” Laqua said, but that doesn’t mean something isn’t functioning right in your body.

Having frequent adjustments done at the office can give way to relief from frequent headache or leg pain as well.

And with the upcoming changes that the DOT has made to take affect in 2014, Yellowstone Chiropractic is the place to go for DOT physicals.

In February, Laqua underwent train-ing and passed the test for the National Registry Certified Medical Examiners,

which qualifies him to administer DOT physicals. He is ahead of the required time frame to become nationally certi-fied to provide commercial drivers license medical examinations. Anyone that has a CDL would be required to have a DOT physical at least every two years by a nationally certified health care provider.

On top of helping one’s physical well-being, Laqua offers nutritional counsel-ing.

Yellowstone offers supplements and vitamins that aid anywhere from over-all well-being to weight loss and will act as a nutritional counselor.

Within the building, there are two massage therapists that are available for 30 minute and hourly sessions by appointment.

Within the office building, there is also Blue Water Drug Collections, a company that can administer drug test-ing and breath alcohol testing.

The office is conveniently open Mon-day through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call the office at 433-4757.

yellowstone Chiropractic offersvariety of services to clients

Since moving to their present loca-tion on County Road 350, 2508 Lincoln Ave. South, Sidney, in the fall of 2009, Sidney Rental has continued to expand their rental equipment to meet growing customer needs. They offer all types of construction equipment, smaller tools for home project, and items for lawn and garden.

Sidney Rental also has a variety of

products for resale, from blades, bits, anchor bolts and small concrete tools to Wacker pumps and compaction equip-ment.

Visit our website at www.sidneyren-tal.com to see product available, call 433-8338 and staff will assist answer-ing your questions, or stop by and let Sidney Rental help you with all your rental needs.

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Business review 1234 Sunday, March 31, 2013 Sidney herald

By Bill Vander Weele Sidney herald

Three individuals and three businesses were among award winners at the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s annual banquet in January.

Individual winners included Craig Price for the Sunrise Spirit Award, Lynette Farr as Educator of the Year and Keith Dynneson with the Agriculture Award. Businesses earning honors were Blue Rock for the Partners in Progress, Reynolds Market for the Horizon and Big Sky Embroidery for the Entre-preneur’s award.

Price was recognized for his contributions to city clean-up efforts and the Sidney High School’s Leo Club. “We know that he is probably one of the most dedicated Lions Club members that there is. We see him at the fair working in his church food booth. He will be in the stands at football, basket-ball or baseball games. Basi-cally anywhere that there is a worthwhile project going on for the community, this person will be found there with sleeves rolled up.”

Farr, a kindergarten teacher at Central School, says she tries to make every student in her classroom feel smart, cared for and respected. “She presents an innovative style of teaching that is often the paradigm for her peers, has shown a remark-able acumen in her position as a teacher of kindergarten, and her influence extends beyond her classroom as she mentors and monitors both novice and early-career members of the kindergarten staff.” Outside of the classroom, Farr is involved in the Sidney Booster Club and St. Matthew’s Parish’s Junior Catholic Daughters.

Dynneson has been active in the Sidney Chamber, serving on the board and chairman of the agriculture committee. He has been instrumental in the growing success of the ag appreciation golf tournament and is a founding father of the Best of the West Beef Show-case. Dynneson is currently president of the MonDak Stockgrowers and a member of the North Dakota Stock-

men Association and Montana Stockgrowers. He initiated the effort to fund raise for the Beef Battalion, a program to provide steak dinners for returning ser-vice men and women. He is also Livestock Chairman for the Richland County 4-H Council, as well as being a club leader. He does this while operating

a successful ranch and feedlot operation with other members of his family.

Blue Rock Products received the Partners in Progress award, an honor saved for spe-cial recognition for people who have given most of themselves. Blue Rock sponsors beverages for the leadership class’s issue days and provide banners and other promotional items for events when asked. “Between themselves and their employ-ees, several committees rely on these people for their leader-ship and guidance. We want to bring light to the fact that this business has provided five chamber presidents over the years! And this year we thank them for being the major air show and announcer sponsor.”

Reynolds Market received the Horizon Award because “they have a vision for the future and are investing in Sidney with

the new facility that will en-courage growth and economic stability.” Reynolds Market has been a great supporter of community events including sponsoring the free meal one year for the Town and Country Festival. Reynolds Market is developing a 17-acre complex named The Shops at Fox Run. The store will double its cur-rent size.

The Big Sky Embroidery Post, winner of the Entre-preneur Award, began in a corner space in the Yellowstone Marketplace in May 2011. The business relocated to a larger space in October of that year. The business moved to East Main Street in 2012, and they now have double the number of machines and most work is designed and customized by them. Their product lines include hats, FRCs, jackets and athletic apparel.

Wade VanEvery, executive director for the chamber, said the organization has a record 275 members.

“We continue to look for new ways and services to add value to membership,” he said.

VanEvery and outgoing presi-dent Cami Skinner thanked the city for approving a Tourism Business Improvement Dis-trict, and they talked of how that could help the chamber attract events.

Skinner thanked chamber members for their support.

New president Dan Peters talked about the success of a variety of businesses.

He said he’s looking forward to a number of events includ-ing the Wings of Freedom III air show Sept. 7-8. Peters said an addition to the event is a concert by country music star Aaron Tippin.

Sidney Chamber presents annual awards

Bill Vander Weele | Sidney herald

Members of the board for the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture are, front from left, administrative assistant LaVanchie Starkey, treasurer Dawn Rehbein, president Dan Peters and first vice president David Garland; back, executive director Wade VanEvery, assistant Mandi Heinle, Stasia Creek, past president Cami Skinner, David Seitz and Kathy Jensen. Not pictured are Nick Lonski, Benjamin Clark, Cathy Roberson, Marci Albin, Whitney Becker and Brandon Taylor.

Craig Price was the winner of the Sunrise Spirit Award.

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Since Sidney Health Center increased the hours for its walk-in clinic to in-clude weekdays, the response has been extremely positive in the community.

“It’s been very well received,” Rick Haraldson, Sidney Health Center CEO, said. He noted the walk-in clinic takes care of about 20 patients per day.

Hours for the clinic, located in the Medical Arts Building near the hospi-tal’s ER entrance, are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Sidney Health Center recruited Jesse Belville, physican assistant, to be avail-able in the walk-in clinic. Belville joined the medical staff with several years of experience working in urgent care set-tings as well as emergency.

“I think Jesse is doing a good job with

patients,” Haraldson said. “I’m hoping we’re helping meet a community need.”

Haraldson is pleased that the addition of a weekday walk-in clinic is decreas-ing the amount of emergency room visits at the hospital.

At the end of 2012, the average daily amount of visits in the emergency room was 22. The number has been reduced to 18 patients per day, or an 18 percent decrease. That reduces some stress for the medical staff.

The walk-in clinic can also mean a savings for patients. With insurance, patients usually need to provide a $30 co-pay in the walk-in clinic. Without insurance, patients must pay a $150 deposit upfront. Those fi gures are quite smaller than emergency room costs.

“We anticipated the demand to be there,” Haraldson said. “This is a good option for patients.”

Sidney Health Center addswalk-in clinic for weekdays

SecurScreen is a risk management company, covering the MonDak area, with North Dakota offi ces in Minot, Williston and Watford City. The corpo-rate offi ce for SecurScreen is located in Sidney.

The owners bring more than 20 years of working knowledge in the drug and alcohol industry. Having attended many years of SAPAA conventions and often requested to be a key speaker, the own-ers of SecurScreen will be able to meet the needs of many companies, as well as offer a full range of cost effective alcohol and drug testing.

The U.S. Department of Labor (2003) states that 74.3 percent of applicants admit to recent use/abuse of illegal drugs or medications and have either exaggerated or lied on their resume or job application. Statistically, as more and more business do pre-employment testing and screening, the higher the presences of abusers in the business that do not screen or test. The belief is that business that attracts and tolerate drug abusers tend to draw and recruit more abusers.

The company keeps busy with the various types of testing and services as employees continually help compa-nies stay abreast of rules, regulations and the latest drug being abused in the workplace as it is always changing. SecurScreen believes one of the best defenses for any company is education. That being said, risk management is the driving force to keep drugs and alcohol out of the work place. Drug and alcohol testing is a safety program just like any

other safety program. We believe this is one of best ways to help keep the com-munity safe.

SecurScreen is current on the regu-lations between the two states as well as the regulations between DOT and NDOT testing. In North Dakota, they can offer POTC testing (Instant test), Oral Fluid Testing, K2 Spice Testing, Bath Salts, as well as your standard Urine Collection and Breath Alcohol Test. Montana laws are a little different and only allow for lab-based tests no in-stant testing. Securscreen understands the need for instant testing and has been very active within the Montana State Legislature this year, trying to get the law for instant testing changed.

SecurScreen offers many resources for random pool draws, pre-employ-ment, background checks and applicant verifi cations. SecurScreen will also work with companies to create policy development for DOT and NDOT drug free workplaces. SecurScreen has many avenues for safety training and can offer online courses as well as onsite training.

SecurScreen also partnered up with Bert Lepel, P.A., and Dr. Carlos Trevino of Sidney to offer DOT-NDOT physi-cals, this service is offered seven days a week. The Williston offi ce offers the same service using Fairlight Medical, while Minot uses Trinity Medical.

For more information, please visit www.securscreen.com, or call the Sid-ney offi ce at 433-7730. We would be more than happy to help you with any needs that your company may have.

SecurScreen provides risk management services

Dedicated to keeping your family healthy.

Weekday Walk-In ClinicSidney Health Center expanded its walk-in clinic to include weekdays with the addition of Jesse Belville, PA. The Weekday Walk-In Clinic is located in the Medical Arts Building near the hospital ER entrance on 12th Ave. SW in Sidney.

MONDAY 7:00AM - 4:00PMTUESDAY 7:00AM - 4:00PMWEDNESDAY - CLOSED -THURSDAY 11:00AM - 7:00PMFRIDAY 7:00AM - 4:00PM

The SATURDAY Walk-In Clinic is located in Suite 110 open from 9:00AM - 12:00PM with rotating providers.

- Payment Due at Time of Service -Sidney Health Center accepts all major credit cards, checks or cash.

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Wendy Haugen 406-489-2040 Sidney: 406-433-7730 • Watford City: 406-433-7730

Williston: 701-572-8720 • Minot: 701-857-6019www.securscreen.com

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Richland Farm Mutual Insur-ance Company is pleased to be celebrating its Centennial anniversary! This company was founded in 1913 by a group of 47 progressive-minded farm-ers who wished to provide a feasible means of insuring one another against fire and light-ning perils.

“In those times, main-line insurance companies would not insure farms outside the range of the fire department,” agent Becky Reidle said. “Rural resi-dents banded together, forming a mutual company to insure one another.

The original name was The Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company of Dawson County. Richland County was formed within that first year, which resulted in an immediate name change for the company at the first annual meeting. Many of those early annual meetings were held in the base-

ments of the Danish Lutheran Church and the Yellowstone Valley National Bank building.

For more than 90 years, the company office was located in private homes of the company’s secretaries. During its 100-year history, Richland Farm Mutual has had only six secretaries, Harry J. Hanson (1913-1924), Ralph P. Blair for 35 years (1924-1959), Chester (Chet) P. Johnson (1959-1977), Arnold G. Dige (1977-1982), Stan and Evelyn Dreyer (combined position of secretary/treasurer, 1982-1995) and Becky (Dige) Reidle (1995-present).

The mutual had the benefit of

holding many dedicated direc-tors and agents throughout the years. Deserving honorable mention for longevity is the late Al P. Schmitz, who served as company agent for 60 years.

“We would also like to express our gratitude to surviving former directors, officers and agents: Arnold Dige, Stan Dreyer, W. Dale Edam, Ray Franz, Albert (Bud) Groskinsky, Einer Jensen, Pete Prevost, Got-tlieb Schmierer and Kenneth Simonsen,” Reidle stated.

Because of its solvency, this mutual has been able to expand its territory. As a state mutual insurer, it can insure residents throughout Montana. “It was as a result of this growth that the company, more recently known as Mutual Rural Insurance Company of Richland County, became Richland Farm Mutual Insurance Company in April of 2004,” Reidle recalled.

In the last 15 years, the com-pany has added liability cover-age and replacement cost for homeowners’ and farmowners’

policies and moved the office to its current location in the West Side Professional Center to better serve its members. “We continue to look for ways to be ‘Your Partner in Protection’ and add value to your membership in Richland Farm Mutual,” Reidle said.

In 2013, the newly formed RFM Agency Inc. looks to further improve its service. Through this subsidiary agency, it is now able to quote coverage for multiple carriers such as Safeco, the Hartford, Travelers, Metlife & Progressive.

Long-time and potential mem-bers can find the agency’s help-ful staff in Suite 1 of the West Side Professional Center, at 1405 Fourth St. S.W., Sidney. The office is managed by Reidle and husband David, and the board is comprised of seven Richland County residents: James Buck-ley, president; Pam Kilen, vice-president; Andy Carda, direc-tor; Carol Fatzinger, director/agent; Thomas Hackley, direc-tor, Teresa Pedersen, director;

and Charles Prevost, director. “While the name and location

have changed a few times over the past 100 years, the staff and board members are steadfast in their desire to provide quality service at a reasonable cost,” Reidle stated. “As a Montana mutual, policy premiums are determined locally by the board of directors.

“As we celebrate this mile-stone anniversary, we are keenly aware that our success is quite dependent on the loyalty of our member customers,” Re-idle said. “Thank you for your patronage in our first century. We look forward to serving you for many years to come!”

If you are interested in the benefits of membership, call the Richland Farm Mutual office at 406-488-4898. Any of the three licensed agents will be happy to discuss your insurance needs. Becky Reidle, Carol Fatzinger and LaDean Edam are dedicat-ed professionals and Richland County natives.

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