Cornerstone Group © 2023 DECEMBER 2023 • Parade of Lights Forsyth, Montana - November 24 • Trim A Tree Pioneer Square Tree Lighting Ceremony Worland, Wyoming - November 24 • Holidays in Hysham Montana - December 1 • Parade of Lights Worland, Wyoming - December 2 • Holiday Stroll Broadus, Montana - December 7 • Range Open House Forsyth, Montana - December 8 • Range Open House Dubois, Wyoming - December 19 D shi Throu h the S ow! O’ER THE FIELDS WE GO, LAUGHING ALL THE WAY R A N G E . N E T THANK YOU FOR BEING ALONG FOR THE RIDE WITH US! As we celebrate the season and head into the new year, Range’s wish for you is to live your west life with those you love. Celebrate the Holidays WITH RANGE AT THESE FUN EVENTS
2 RANGE TEAM SPOTLIGHT: CUSTOMER RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE TEAM What do you enjoy most about working for Range? Erin: Range takes care of their employees! I also enjoy the family feel around here. Even with fellow employees in different locations, no one ever feels like a stranger. Janelle: The best part of my job is the opportunity to learn and grow. I’m exposed to new challenges regularly, which helps me develop both professionally and personally. McCamey: I enjoyworking alongside a great group of women. I haven't been here long, and they've all been so encouraging! Traci: Taking care of our older customers is my favorite part. Nicole: I like representing such a wonderful company. We’ve become a close-knit family in Dubois, and now that Range has merged all the areas, that family has grown larger. Alyssa: What I enjoy most about Range are the people I work with and our local customers. ERIN DONNELL Customer Relations Representative Erin has been with Range for nine years. JANELLE SANTOS Lead Customer Relations Representative Before joining Range 1½ years ago, Janelle was a loan officer in Hawaii for nine years. McCAMEY HAHNE Customer Relations Representive McCamey began working at Range in early 2023. She was previously employed by the Rosebud County Library. TRACI HARRAH Customer Relations Representative In August 2023, Traci celebrated her 16th year with Range. NICOLE POLMANTEER Customer Relations Representative / IT Technician Nicole started working for Range in 2019 after taking a few years off to raise her two daughters. Prior to then, she ran a small bookkeeping business. ALYSSA McDONALD Customer Relations Representative / Accounts Receivable Alyssa has worked for Range for 1½ years in Customer Relations, and she recently added Accounts Receivable to her title. Her previous work experience included 11 years as a hairstylist and three years as an optician. Our Customer Relations Representative Team provides outstanding customer service to Range’s new and current customers. They answer questions, sign customers up for new service, troubleshoot problems, and support customers in other ways. Stop by any Range location for in-person assistance from these friendly and knowledgeable team members. Continued on page 5
The Great Pumpkin Hunt is an annual Range tradition, and this year it was held in six communities — Dubois, Forsyth, Newcastle, Sundance, Thermopolis, and Worland—from October 23-27. A pumpkin was hidden in each community, and a series of clues were given daily until someone found it. We congratulate the 2023 winners: OVER $33,000 IN PRIZES GIVEN TO WINNERS OF THE GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT 1. CHASE STEINKE Dubois Pumpkin was near the end of the fishing access on the south side of the river, on the ground in the willows. 2. AUGUST AND WAYNE SANDMEIER Forsyth Pumpkin was in the muzzle of the cannon at the courthouse. 3. SUZANNE ACKERMAN, SHAWNDA SANDRINI, GRACE SANDRINI, AND MEGAN OTT Newcastle Pumpkin was under one of the bases at the baseball field. 4. THE CARLSON FAMILY Sundance Pumpkin was in Sundance Square Park, painted and disguised as one of the rocks in the back corner rock beds, concealed near or under one of the Karl Foerster grasses. It was partially visible but hidden in some of the real rocks. 5. CILEY AND DALE ANDREEN Thermopolis Pumpkin was in the rock wall covered in red vines along the walking path in Hot Springs State Park. 6. RYAN O’HALLORAN Worland Pumpkin was under the shed in the Worland Community Center Park. Range would like to thank all the community businesses and partners that helped support this event. Because of their generosity, we were able to give away more than $33,000 in prizes this year! We’d also like to give an especially big thanks to our radio station partners—KDNO 101.7, KTAK 93.9, KIKC 101.3, KASL 94.3, Eagle Country 95.9/96.3, and Big Horn Media. Pumpkin Hunters, we look forward to providing you with another fantastic hunt again in 2024! 6 4 2 5 3 1 3
LIVE YOUR WEST LIFE… THAT ’S THE MOTIVATION FOR EVERYTHING WE DO AT RANGE . WE ’RE GIVING THANKS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT MAKE LIVING HERE THE BEST! AND, TO GIVE EVEN MORE THANKS, RANGE IS DONATING TO ORGANIZATIONS CHOSEN BY THESE BUSINESSES. Learn more at range.net/givesthanks JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER BUFFALO Connecting patients and their families with high-quality, personalized healthcare. Johnson County Health Center (JCHC) and Johnson County Memorial Hospital are vital in ensuring everyone in our service area can access high-quality healthcare. In addition to being a Critical Access Hospital, JCHC’s services include OB, Family Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Cardiopulmonary, Emergency Department, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and more. Their campus is also home to Amie Holt Care Center (a 44-bed long-term care facility), Home Health, and the Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice. With a focus on personalized care and a commitment to meeting the unique needs of a rural population, JCHC is dedicated to bringing healthcare as it should be right here at home. JOHNSON COUNTY FAMI LY YMCA BUFFALO Connecting our community through recreation and tness. Johnson County Family YMCA is the community hub where local residents can access programs and services that promote lifelong health and wellness. The Y is dedicated to strengthening the communities that they serve with a focus on developing the potential of youth, improving individual well-being, and giving back to and supporting communities. Your participation at the Y brings about meaningful change not just within yourself, but also in our community. BIG HORN MOUNTAIN AXE SHERIDAN Connecting our community through the competition of axe throwing. Big Horn Mountain Axe oers everyone — kids to seniors, large groups to leagues — a chance to learn how to safely enjoy the skill, joy, and competition of axe throwing. Whether you’re just learning or have been throwing for awhile, there’s always a new challenge to discover. For some fun after a long day, to celebrate an event, or to fundraise to support our community, you’ll hit your target at Big Horn Mountain Axe! REDINGER TECHNOLOGIES & APPL IANCE MAX SHERIDAN Connecting you to the best in products and service. Appliance MAX is your locally owned and operated destination for all major appliances, service and repair with two locations in Sheridan. They carry iconic brands like Whirlpool, KitchenAid, ZLINE, SpeedQueen, Frigidaire, and much more. Delivery, installation, and haul away services are oered as well. Appliance MAX is a locally owned and operated independent retailer with friendly experts ready to connect you with products that t your needs, budget, and lifestyle. MOUNTAIN WEST FARM BUREAU DAVE CRAFT, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE SHERIDAN Connecting you with competitive rates and good, old-fashioned customer service. Since opening their doors in 2016, Dave Craft and Mountain West Farm Bureau’s team of insurance and nancial professionals have grown along with the community to provide a full suite of services including Farm and Ranch Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Life Insurance, and a variety of investment options including retirement accounts and annuities. They take pride in oering high level risk management services and excellent insurance and investment products, all with very competitive rates and good, old-fashioned customer service. The team is grateful to Sheridan and surrounding communities for their patronage and loyalty and looks forward to many more years to come. range. net/givesthanks 4
DECEMBER 2023 5 Is there anything you’d like to share about your family and/or hobbies? Erin: I love being on the mountain shed hunting and fly fishing with my husband and 4-year-old twin boys. Janelle: My family and I moved from Hawaii to Montana in 2022—a huge change to say the least. I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, hiking, looking for agates, and playing with my fur babies. McCamey: I live in Rosebud with my husband, daughter, and our furry creatures. Our family will be growing in February as we welcome our baby boy. I love spending time with my family, reading lots of books, and taking care of my chickens. Traci: I love photography, and I enjoy making photos into something unique and magical. Nicole: My husband and I are busy raising two young daughters, working full time, and building a house ourselves. In our leisure hours, we enjoy exploring the outdoors. Alyssa: I spend most of my time chasing my two young boys around, since they participate in Warrior athletics and recreational sports as well as academic events. What aspect of customer care do you find most rewarding? Erin: Knowing our customers are happy and appreciative is the best part. Janelle: The most rewarding aspect for me is a sense of satisfaction from resolving a complex issue for a customer. McCamey: It’s rewarding when you begin a call with an upset customer and end the call with a happy one. Traci: I love the chance to make a customer’s day better by being the 10-20 minutes of kindness they may need. I try to give the quality of service I would want to experience as a customer. Nicole: What I find most rewarding is connecting with customers. When I get one of those calls where we build a fast rapport, it can make my whole day or even my whole week. Alyssa: The gratitude we receive from our customers is the most rewarding part. Customer service can be challenging, so knowing customers are appreciative of what we do means a lot. Continued from page 2 Submit your letters to Santa! SANTA’S HELPERS AT RANGE WILL DELIVER YOUR LETTERS WITH ULTRA HIGH-SPEED TO THE NORTH POLE! Visit range.net/letters to download your letter. Letters can be dropped off at any Range location or emailed to santa@range.net. Don’t miss Santa reading your letters LIVE • December 20th, 4 pm on Range’s Facebook!
Cornerstone Group © 2023 DECEMBER 2023 RANGE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: ROXY THEATER Mike purchased the Roxy Theater in 1979 with a business partner, and eight years later, he bought out his partner and became the sole owner. Before he and his partner purchased it, they were both employed as projectionists. This allowed Mike to take on the ownership with knowledge of the theater business and gave him the drive to pursue making it better. Rich in historical value to the Forsyth community—it opened in the 1930s—Roxy Theater provides the wistful memory of theaters from the past. Mike’s goal now is to preserve the nostalgia while striving to provide the viewers with an amazing visual and audio experience. Since purchasing the theater, he’s made improvements that will rival the larger theaters while trying to maintain that old-time feel. The theater also provides the perfect after-school job for six to eight high school students, who are beginning their working years. Mike said, “They’re just part of the family.” He loves that he and his wife can be there to listen during those moments when the kids decide to share about their days and life events. They’ve built a bond that brings many back to visit when they return home. In their spare time, Mike and Lynn like to travel and attend store and theater conventions. Mike is involved in planning the annual fireworks display, serves on the fair board, and has a display of model trains that can be viewed at Valley Auto Parts. Range provides a 3CX phone system that supplies service to both businesses. Mike said, “We’ve remained with a local company because it’s nice to know we have someone right here in Forsyth that will come and help us if we have any issues.” Chris Donnelly, Business Solutions Specialist, and her team have been there to offer support and continue to assist in any changes that need to be made. Both businesses continue to prosper in the community. The Roxy Theater just debuted a newwebsite and will be rolling out a newmobile app soon that will enable you to buy your movie ticket in advance. In the future, the option to purchase refreshments on the app will also be available. You can check out the newwebsite at roxytheatre.net to view the current movies and showtimes or call 406-346-7699. GaryWantulok, CPA 6 Mike Blakesley is a long-time resident of Forsyth, Montana, and the owner of two local businesses — Valley Auto Parts and the Roxy Theater. He and his wife Lynn currently co-own the businesses and stay extremely busy keeping them up and running. Mike and Lynn Blakesley
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