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IT’S TIME TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES, PEOPLE AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2018 BILLINGS GAZETTE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS. Go to billingsgazette.com/readerschoice now through Saturday, July 21 to nominate your favorites. Registered users may nominate in each category once per day.

The Billings Gazette will tally the results, and the top 3 nominees in each category will move on to the official Readers’ Choice ballot.

Voting will be open Monday, July 30 through Sunday, August 12 on billingsgazette.com/readerschoice. Registered users may vote in each category once per day.

The 2018 Readers’ Choice winners will be announced in a special publication on Sunday, October 21 in The Billings Gazette.

BILLINGSGAZETTE.COM/READERSCHOICE KEY DATES Nominations: Sunday, June 24 - Saturday, July 21 Voting: Monday, July 30 – Sunday, August 12 Winners Announced: Sunday, October 21

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Carpet Cleaner Children’s Consignment Store Children’s Boutique Children’s Photo Studio Clothing Boutique Clothing Store - Men’s Clothing Store - Women’s Computer Repair Shop Consignment Clothing Store Cowboy/Cowgirl Boots Custom Framing Store Custom Upholstery Dry Cleaners Electrical Contractor Fabric Store Farm Ranch Store Flooring Store Florist Garden Center/Nursery Gift Shop Grocery Store Heating & Cooling Provider Home Center/Building Center Home Furnishing Store Hot Tub/Spa Center Insurance Company Jewelry Store Kitchen Cabinet Store Kitchen Supply Store Lighting Center Limousine Service Lingerie Shop Mattress Store Oil Change Optical Store

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Paint Store Pet Groomer Pet Store Plumbing Service Power Equipment Store Real Estate Brokerage Rug Store RV Dealer Self-Storage Shoe Store Sporting Goods Tax Prep Service Tire Store Towing & Recovery Vacuum Store Veterinary Service Window & Door Store Wine Store

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Barber Shop Day Spa Service Dental Practice Fitness Center Hair Salon Hearing Aid Provider Medical Cannabis Provider Medical Spa Nail Salon Pharmacy Tanning Salon Tattoo Shop Weight Loss Center

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Bakery Barbecue Breakfast Caterer Cheeseburger/Hamburger Chinese Food Coffee Shop Doughnuts Family Restaurant Food Truck Fresh Meat/Seafood Fried Chicken Frozen Yogurt Shop Ice Cream International Food Italian Food Japanese Food Lunch Mexican Food Micro Brewery Pizza Ribs Romantic Dinner Seafood Steak Sub Sandwich Sushi Thai Food Wings

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TAX PREPARATION SERVICE Lisa Woods, Woods Accounting 1211 Grand Ave. #4

Since 2008, Lisa Woods has made it her business to take the stress out of filing taxes for individuals and businesses. Woods said she enjoys working with numbers and helping her clients stay sane year-round.

“It’s also very rewarding to help maximize tax returns at the end of

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Offering tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and a suite of other financial services, Woods prides herself on providing a personalized customer experience for her clients.

“It’s important for me to get to know them, their life circumstances, their business so we can keep them apprised of the new tax law changes for the year-end taxes and new law affecting their day-today operations in business,” Woods said.

BOWLING CENTER Sunset Bowl 1625 Central Ave.

It’s easy to see why customers flock to Sunset Bowl to celebrate one of America’s favorite pastimes – bowling.

Open for business in 1955, Sunset Bowl boasts 24 full-service lanes (and bumpers for the kids), full-service pro shop, birthday parties, snack bar, lounge with a full liquor license, banquet room in the lower level and ar-

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cade games.

For those looking to mix things up a bit, Sunset Lanes offers disco bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.

“We get seniors, kids, families, Special Olympics bowlers, league players and everyone in between,” said longtime manager Jeanne Moses.

League play for juniors, men, women, and mixed is also offered.

“We’ve also enhanced the bowling experience with new state-of-theart 42” overhead flat screens,” Moses said.

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BUSINESS & SHOPPING CUSTOM FRAMING STORE The Frame Hut & Gallery 1430 Grand Ave.

Celebrating its 51st year, The Frame Hut & Gallery is a one-stop shop for your home and office. Store owner Helen Tolliver is proud to offer custom framing, regional artwork and a suite of other home décor options to

FARM RANCH STORE Shipton’s Big R In Montana: 216 N 14th St., Billings 2600 Gabel Rd., Billings 1908 Main St., Billings In Wyoming: 2049 Sugarland Dr., Sheridan

Shipton’s Big R has been in business almost 70 years and with the addition of the fourth store in Billings Heights last year, it’s ready for the next century of business.

While Shipton’s Big R’s main focus is farmers and ranchers, it’s a store big enough for everyone else, including the outdoorsman, workers and pet owners. Shipton’s Big R has built its business on customer service, everyday low prices, convenient hours and locations, and quality brands.

Any one of the four store locations has departments stocked full of quality products from brands you’ll recognize: Farm and Ranch equipment from Tarter, Powder River, and Priefert Vortex Optics and Ruger firearms for the avid hunters and sportsmen (Montana and Wyoming’s largest selection of new

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her customers.

“Our mantra is ‘Bring It, Frame It, Love It!’ We love bringing people smiles and having a hand in helping customers showcase something they treasure. It is Frame Hut’s customer centric approach to sales that has allowed it to stand the test of time. Our talented designers engage our customers by asking questions like ‘Tell

firearms) Quality apparel and workwear from Wrangler, Ariat and Carhartt Western and work footwear from Keen Utility, Justin Boots, Tony Lama and Timberland Pro Montana and Wyoming’s largest selection of Montana Silversmiths jewelry A full line of Nutrena livestock feed Blue Buffalo, Science Diet, Taste of the Wild and an extensive pet supplies department for dedicated pet owners In addition to those products, Shipton’s Big R carries a full line of Husqvarna and Honda Power equipment. At Shipton’s Big R, they service what they sell. The Shipton’s Big R Power Equipment Service Center is located at 301 N. 14th street (across the street from Big R East) and is staffed with knowledgeable certified technicians. Best of all, those technicians will get you serviced and repaired within 10 days.

Shipton’s Big R continues to be actively supporting community events. Shipton’s Big R hosted the Indian Relay Race Championships “Welcome Party” at Big R West. Shipton’s is also well known for sponsoring many rodeos and sporting goods events.

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us about your piece’ and ‘Where do you plan to display it?’” Tolliver said.

“Answers to these questions help gently guide the design process.”

And while the Frame Hut specializes in custom framing, it’s much more than the name conveys—it’s an art gallery and unique home décor store.

“Art is uplifting and food for the

soul,” Tolliver said. “It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to work with so many gifted local artists.”

More than anything, Tolliver and the staff at The Frame Hut & Gallery would like to extend their thanks and gratitude toward their customers.

“Thank you for trusting us and for choosing us. We are here to serve you,” Tolliver said.

Shipton’s Big R was last year’s choice for best farm ranch store.

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VACUUM STORE Stuart’s House of Vacuums 3127 Central Ave.

Stuart’s House of Vacuums made a name for itself at 18th and Grand, “Where vacuums grow on poles,” as the old commercial stated, but owners Sandy and Tom Berkshire are ready for a change.

The longtime Billings West End business moved in mid-January to 3127 Central Ave., the strip mall at the corner of 32nd Avenue West that is home to Great Harvest Bread.

“We feel like Grand has changed over the years… We wanted to move west where the rest of the city is growing and expanding,” Sandy Berkshire said.

The late Dan Stuart launched the business in 1973 at its former location at 1804 Grand Ave., and he became known as its gregarious pitchman. The Berkshires bought

Stuart’s in 1995 and continued its success, even as competition from big-box stores and online retailers rose.

Berkshire said Stuart’s tries to distinguish itself through customer service. It’s also a one-stop shop for vacuum cleaner parts, including belts, bags, filters and accessories.

The store also sells candles, air purifiers and other items to help with refreshing the inside of the home.

Stuart’s also services all vacuums and offers in-store demonstrations. Installations are also available for built-in central vacuum systems, according to Berkshire.

“We feel like we have to focus on customer service, and that’s what we’ve done,” she said. The new space next to Petlantis is smaller at 3,000 square feet. But with a different layout, the Berkshires say they are able to store and display all the same inventory.

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HOT TUB/SPA CENTER Montana HotSpring Spas 2217 Grand Ave.

Since the Billings Gazette’s Readers’ Choice Award launched in 2000, only two businesses have won the same category every single year. Montana HotSpring Spas is one of those businesses. For 18 straight years, they have been named the best hot tub and spa center by readers.

As owner Scott Prociv said, “We’re in hot water and we love it.”

Yet, in those 18 years, hot tubs have gone from being a luxury item to an essential part of health. Prociv said his business isn’t about selling items, it’s about helping customers have a more healthy, enjoyable life.

In Latin, the word “spa” is defined as health by water. Scott Prociv, owner of Montana HotSpring Spas, champions this mindset, recognizing that a spa is less of a home improvement item and more of a personal improvement one.

“Our motto is to ‘make every day

better’,” he said, which is definitely achievable through the relaxing science of hydro-technology. Studies have shown that regular sauna use helps detoxify bodies, burn calories, increase circulation and decrease stress.

As a professional, authorized dealer of HotSpring Spas and Finnleo Saunas, Montana HotSpring Spas specializes in their own analysis, delivery, customer care and installation. In 2012 the store underwent a major remodel to better serve their customers.

Prociv credits his loyal, hard-working staff (who he actually dubs a “family of employees”) with much of the store’s success. It has been part of the Billings business landscape since it opened in 1977. He also wants to thank the Billings community and his following of loyal customers who’ve supported him through the years.

“We’re very grateful to be able to serve you and sincerely appreciJAMES WOODCOCK/Gazette Staff ate your referrals and commitment to Montana HotSpring Spas was voted best hot tub/spa center for the 17th year in a row.

HotSpring Spas,” Prociv said.

We appreciate your business and continued support.

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“I believe, even with all the bars downtown, everyone ends up here at the Crystal because they want to be a star. It’s amazing how many people want to be part of the action during our karaoke, which we’ve been doing for a decade or longer,” said Rosie De-

TANNING SALON Sun Haven Tanning 595 Main St. and 517 24th St. W.

Winning another award for Readers’ Choice for Best Tanning Salon in Billings, owner Julie Wegner attributes the success of both salons to her friendly staff, appealing retail products and the easy availability of top-notch tan-

can earn prizes, DeMent said. Singing has its rewards, she added.

Sunday is Ladies’ Day and “sometimes we offer special prizes like gift certificates for dinner at a local downtown restaurant.

“We do fun things all the time. Bar side, we have 12 employees who work different shifts. It gives customers a variety of faces to see, and most of our bartenders have been here for five years or more,” DeMent said.

ning beds.

Offering a wide range of tanning beds from a basic bed to one that includes aromatherapy, air conditioning and misters, clients will find a bed that is right. Plus, customers always have the choice to purchase a single tan, multiple tans in a package plan or become monthly tanning club members.

Wegner said her clients don’t have to make calls to pre-arrange beds. In addition to tanning, Sun

Haven sells handbags, headbands and other fashion accessories. Two branches (one in Billings’ West End and one in the Heights) make tanning convenient.

At both locations, Wegner said her employees easily become friends with their regular customers.

“If someone doesn’t come in as planned, you wonder about them and worry. You get so used to seeing each person that you definitely develop friendships,” she added.

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She said customers come to listen, have a few drinks and meet friends.

“Michael May is our DJ and he runs the music every night. He is a very good performer, very welcoming and he’s got a great radio voice. A lot of people come in just to see him,” DeMent said.

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CLOTHING BOUTIQUE The Banyan Tree 529 24th St. W.

As owners of The Banyan Tree, a welcoming clothing boutique for all women, James and Jana Pennington wanted to offer fun, fashion forward clothing at an affordable price. After their first 3 years in business, they see their success when three generations of females repeatedly visit their shop and find what they are looking for every visit.

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wasn’t available in Billings,” Jana Pennington said. “I wanted it to be family friendly. Mothers, daughters, grandmothers will each be able to find something (here).”

Comfortable seating at the four generously-sized fitting rooms brings ladies together for a casual day of shopping. She said The Banyan Tree offers a complete shopping experience, with jewelry, shoes and accessories to complement all clothing.

They also offer a variety of “Montana” themed merchandise, as well.

We are “an affordable, but unique” shop, she added.

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Nail-issimo!

2215 Broadwater Ave.

Teresa Spitzer is an accomplished nail technician with over 27 years on the job, and for the past 21, she has also been a spa and salon owner, overseeing busi-

AIR/HEATING CONTRACTOR Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning 9934 Interstate 90 Frontage Rd.

The people of Billings, great employees, abovepar customer service and the best products have resulted in Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning’s seventh consecutive Readers’ Choice award. This

CAR DEALER PRE-OWNED Hertz Used Car Sales 2851 King Ave. W

Keith McNally, general manager of Hertz Used Car Sales, has 28 employees who are working to sell cars, not rent them, at the Hertz’

ness functions, too.

“It is so crazy in here,” she said, telling how busy she is each day.

But, she said she centers on strong commitment to all people, customers and employees.

“As salon owner I will say the clients are the heart of our business, and they

know it,” she added.

Open 21 years, Nail-issimo! provides a complete listing of salon and spa services. The menu begins with all hair services like color, cut, style and extensions; skin treatments like facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, lash extensions; massage; and, hand

and feet treatments.

Part of the reason why readers selected Nail-issimo! is because of the way the staff works to cater to what customers want. Sptizer said her customers often bring along photos from magazines or Pinterest, and the staff works to accomplish the look.

second-generation, family-owned business is in its 33rd year serving Billings and the surrounding areas.

Owners Jeff and Tony Scherr state that their greatest asset is their employees.

“We truly have the best crew. From the installers, service technicians and office staff to the managers.

Without these great people and their skills, our cus-

tomers would not get the level of service that we provide. Great customers deserve great service and we strive to provide our best every day.”

Their services include installation of complete heating and cooling systems, repair and maintenance of existing systems and also replacement of older, inefficient units to higher efficiency prod-

ucts. They offer Rheem and Armstrong heating and cooling products. In addition, Comfort Heating is an exclusive Mitsubishi Diamond dealer, offering the very best in ductless heating and cooling systems.

These non-traditional systems are popular due to their efficiency and versatility, capable of heating or cooling just one room or an entire house.

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McNally said his store has sold well-maintained and inspected fleet vehicles in nearly all makes and models for early 14 years.

“Winning this [award], speaks well of the way we treat people. We take care of our customers,” he add-

ed. “Customers come because we will get them what they want; we aren’t going to play old-school used-car games. …It comes down to care.

“It’s great. We choose which ones we take to sell, choosing only the best. The rest go to auction. We deal

in volume. Our 28 employees sell an average 100 vehicles a month (combined).”

Most vehicles also have warranties, he said.

“And we don’t have anything to hide; we show market reports and put prices out there that we don’t have to adjust,” he said.

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At The Spoke Shop, owner and manager Dean Cromwell sees the future moving down the road and up the hillside with better technology and durability.

Though the shop has been open since 1973, the last five years that Cromwell has been the owner have brought continuing technical changes to the industry, he said.

“Everything as far as biking goes is changing,” Cromwell said, listing all types of familiar existing bicycle types, and now, pedal-assist electric bikes. “(Electric bikes) have been around, but it has really taken off recently. It’s gotten a lot of publicity in the national spotlight.”

“The trend for our store is selling more full suspension mountain bikes,” he said, adding that another push will be to work with electric pedal assist bikes, which appeal to baby boomers.

“They typically have discretionary income, more time, are active and staying healthy. The electric bike helps facilitate that.”

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HEARING AID PROVIDER Rehder Balance & Hearing Clinic 1101 N. 27th St.

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Shipton’s Big R strives for three important things: customer service, the best quality products, and of course, low prices.

Stop by one of our 4 convenient locations and shop our extensive departments. From western apparel, footwear, and sporting goods to farm & ranch supplies, pet & livestock feed, and power equipment. There’s something for everyone!

We carry every top quality brand that you have come to rely on for quality & durability, including: Wrangler, Ariat, Husqvarna, Carhartt, Dewalt, Nutrena, Justin Boots, Keen Utility, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and many others.

Shipton’s Big R takes pride in supporting many events and organizations that make our community great, including: 4H, FFA, PRCA Rodeo, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and more.

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gramming, troubleshooting and audiological services following cochlear implant surgery.

When patients invest in a hearing device, they often find that processing and making sense of newly audible sounds is challenging initially. The clinic provides follow-up counseling, support and auditory brain training in the hearing aid fitting process to assist patients in improving their listening skills, allowing their auditory systems to adapt, and learning to utilize their hearing aid’s technology.

Rehder Balance & Hearing Clinic offers a selection of hearing aids at all price levels. Not every patient needs or wants the most expensive hearing instrument.

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“We evaluate and treat each individual’s hearing lifestyle to maximize their hearing. Thanks to enhanced technology, we work to restore normal hearing as closely as possible. We spend extra time with patients to find practical and workable solutions and endeavor to make every patient experience a success story.

We understand that improving quality of hearing and balance fundamentally improve a patient’s quality of life.” Rehder said.

In addition to providing comprehensive hearing care for infant to adult patients, the audiologists diagnose and treat dizziness and balance disorders.

They also provide cochlear implant candidacy evaluations and are involved in follow-up pro-

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Syl Schied and the staff at Barnett Opticians can give you a clear outlook on the world.

“Technology for creating and fitting lenses is growing by leaps and bounds,” said Schied, owner of Barnett Opticians, “and we use it to create the crispest vision with the best fit for our patients.”

As a Billings optical mainstay

goggles. Ultra-thin, non-glare, high-definition digital lenses give vision a “wow” factor.

“Truly, you can see the difference. There’s nothing in eye care that we cannot do,” Schied said.

But, the best part is matching clients to the right combination of eyewear for their lifestyle and vision, he added.

As an 12-time Readers’ Choice winner, there’s no doubt that Barnett Opticians knows eyewear.

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since 1952, Barnett Opticians serves multi-generational customers.

“It’s our customer service,” said Schied of the business’ success. “We take the extra time to be sure that everything is the best it can be. Plus, we have many long-time, experienced employees.”

Barnett Opticians offers the latest technology and the best choices from prescription sunglasses, safety glasses to sports

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Featuring dozens of savory sauces and unique pairings, Billings’ Fancy Sushi Asian Fusion has been reinventing the traditional take on sushi.

Owner Jimmy Li ensures freshness in all his fare, shipping in fresh fish daily from Hawaii and Seattle. One of Fancy Su-

shi’s most popular menu items continues to be the spicy roll, Li said, adding that customers are constantly experimenting with exciting and savory pairings.

“I have to thank our regular customer base,” Li said. “I have some customers who come in two or three times a week.”

Li also wants to remind customers that the restaurant serves much more than just sushi. The expansive menu features Chinese, Thai and Japanese influ-

ences— hence the “fusion” portion in the businesses’ moniker.

A delectable hybrid—guests can enjoy pad Thai, curried chicken and various teriyaki dishes in addition to a wide range of sushi rolls.

Looking toward the future, Li hopes his guests will continue their great word-of-mouth advertising and send in their friends.

“We treat our guests like family,” he said.

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