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THE TALES BEHIND THE SALES

Behindevery amazing company is an

extraordinary story to tell.

WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2014 SUPPLEMENT TO THE REVIEW PUBLISHED BY LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS, INC.

HOMESTEAD AT

MAPLEWOOD

LAKE ELMO BANK

OAKDALE OPTICAL

OAKDALE BUSINESS

ASSOCIATION

PLATINUM BANK

ROSSBACH

CONSTRUCTION


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Fortunately, the staff of

Homestead at Maplewood

recognizes the key to a happy

home isnt some secret for-

mula devised in a strategymeeting its in the memo-

ries, relationships and inter-

ests that each resident brings

along when they move in.

You dont come here andconform to us, explains Dana

Rossbach, housing coordina-

tor at Homestead. You come

here and we conform to you.

The goal at Homestead,

according to Rossbach, is toallow residents to establish

their own rhythms and pref-erences at the Maplewood

campus. That way, the living

space reflects the people who

live there, and not some cor-porate idea of home.

Our honest focus is

to make this your home,

Rossbach says. Its not a

home-like setting this is

home.

Comforts of home

Homestead residents can

select the space that suits

them best from a selectionstudios, one and two-bed-

room apartments, and while

Homestead allows residentsthe flexibility and comfort

theyre used to in a home

setting, it also comes with a

few additional advantages.

Residents receive housekeep-ing and laundry services andthe campus features on-site

amenities like a salon and

a dining center that serves

meals restaurant style.

On top of that, residents

can participate in regularactivities, outings, Bible stud-

ies and non-denominational

church services. And if resi-

dents are looking for a ser-

vice or activity not already

offered, they can raise thesubject at one of the monthly

community meetings with

staff.

In fact, resident input at

community meetings recently

launched a new range of exer-cise activities at Homestead

at Maplewood with options

for every range of fitness and

mobility. Many residents par-

ticipate in a walking programthat tracks their mileagewith celebrations for destina-

tions reached, while others

participate in an advanced

exercise program featuring

weights and bands. Theres

also the increasingly popularWhogayoga for standing

or wheelchair-using partici-

pantsthe effectiveness of

which Rossbach can person-

ally attest.

Ive done it myself, andyou do get a workout, she

laughs.

Residents also have prior-

ity access to the Maplewood

Care Center, conveniently

located on the same cam-pus as Homestead. The

Maplewood Care Center

offers transitional care ser-

vices as well as long-term

care in a safe and welcomingenvironment.

The Care Center also offers

a full range of therapy ser-

vices to help clients achieve

and maintain the quality of

life they deserve.

Meeting every need

Besides the amenities,

Homestead also offers a

full range of care for resi-

dents, from assisted living tomemory care and end-of-life

services. In-house registered

nurses work with residents

to determine their preferred

level of assistance and health

care services, and each resi-dent receives his or her own

personal emergency pendantto ensure theyre not alone

when help is needed.

But according to Rossbach,

the most important aspectof life at Homestead at

Maplewood is the relation-

ships that grow between

neighbors, activity partners,

visitors and staff.

Every resident here isincluded in this community,

Rossbach says.

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Short Term Rehab1890 Sherren Avenue East Maplewood(S.E. Corner of Hwy 36 and White Bear Avenue)

651-770-3959 www.homesteadatmaplewood.org

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Looking for housingthat meets your needsin the next chapter oflife shouldnt carry theadded stress of findinga place where you fit in.

Transitional care clinical nurse manager Angie Renel and Homestead at

Maplewood resident Evelyn Gipp prepare for an outing.


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The bank, originally named TheState Bank of Lake Elmo, was firstchartered in 1911 by a group of farm-ers and local business owners. Andtoday, a portion of the bank is owned

by its more than 100 employees

through an employee share optionprogram.

Unique services

Lake Elmo Bank offers a multitudeof services one may not expect tofind at a community bank. In addi-tion to personal checking and sav-ings accounts, it also offers credit anddebit cards, business and personalloans, youth and senior banking andhealth savings accounts.

Not only that, but Lake Elmo Bankalso has departments dedicated totrust and estate services and personaland business investment services.

Very few banks, especially smallerbanks like us, have departments forinvestments and trusts, Lake ElmoBank President Dan Raleigh explains.

The experienced trust and estateservices team works with attorneysand accountants to manage funds andprotect assets. Services include revo-cable living trusts, conservatorshipsand much more.

Personal investment services avail-able through Lake Elmo Bank includeretirement planning, stocks and

bonds, and col lege savings plans.

On-the-go convenience

With three locations in Lake Elmo,Oakdale and Stillwater that includelobby hours as well as ATMs anddrive-through or walk-up kiosks,Lake Elmo Bank is convenient for cus-tomers to receive in-person service.

For those on the go, Lake ElmoBank also offers secure mobile andinternet banking options, which areavailable at the click of a button 24/7.

Lake Elmo Banks encrypted mobilebanking applicat ion is available forboth Android and Apple devices andis quick and easy to install.

Additionally, Lake Elmo Bank cus-tomers have access to an extensivenetwork of over 13,000 surcharge-freeATMs in the U.S. These ATMs can

be located on-the-go from a mobileapplication as well.

Weve always been strong onelectronic services for a community

bank, Raleigh says. And we havelive people to back up our inter-net and card services, unlike larger

banks.

Community involvement

Lake Elmo Bank maintains its con-nection to the community by support-ing local businesses and providingopportunities for residents to interactwith employees in a casual setting.

The annual Lake Elmo BankCommunity Day takes place inSeptember, this year joining forceswith the city of Lake Elmo duringLake Elmo Days. The free picnic isheld in the parking lot of the banksmain office and usually draws morethan 1,000 people.

To learn more about Lake ElmoBank, stop by one of its three loca-tions or visit them online at www.lakeelmobank.com.

Lake Elmo Bankwww.lakeelmobank.com

Lake Elmo Bank: A community

cornerstone for over 100 years

Lake Elmo Bank has beensupporting its local communities formore than a century, and its qualityservices shine brighter than ever withnew ways to stay connected.

Lake Elmo Bank offers a wide array of services at its three locations in the east metro area. Pictured here

are Vice President-Commercial Lending Officer Thomas Swedenburg , Office Manager Jodi Christensen and

Personal Banking Officer Leah Mackie at the Oakdale office.

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The OBPA works to make Oakdale a placethat is friendly to both businesses and custom-ers. The group was founded by city adminis-tration and a handful of eager businesses, andthrough the years the networking connectionsand attention to local needs the OBPA provideshave contributed to a fertile business environ-ment and a thriving community.

For OBPA members, the group gives themthe chance to keep their fingers on the pulse

of their community. In turn, they bring theirunique perspectives to the OBPA, giving thegroup as a whole better insight into the local

business climate.Bill Burns, OBPA president and president

of Burns Insurance Agency, says during thenext two years the OBPA will be focusing onits partnership with ISD 622. He noted that notonly is the school district a large employer inthe area, it is also responsible for influencingcurrent students, who are the future leaders ofthe community. Connecting students with busi-ness leaders in the community who can serveas mentors would likely have beneficial out-comes, Burns adds.

The OBPA has also recently revamped itswebsite, which now benefits OBPA membersmore than ever by driving web traffic to mem-

bers own websites. The website also empha-sizes a higher social media presence.

Strong businesses, strong community

According to Burns, the association is avaluable asset to local businesses.

The OBPA is all about the community andbeing active in promoting community events

and businesses within Oakdale to make themprofitable, he said. We want to help busi-nesses in any way we can. This allows busi-nesses the opportunity to work with the resi-dents of Oakdale and others in the communityto improve their reputation and name recogni-tion around the region.

The OPBA also encourages residents to sup-port area businesses by shopping locally. Thisnot only helps local businesses thrive, but alsoensures that residents dollars are reinvested intheir own community.

Reaching out

In addition to promoting local businesses,the OBPA takes an active role in the communityin and around Oakdale. With Holiday HelpingHands, the OBPA and Tartan High School stu-dents collect and distribute food and gifts to

families in need each December.We have the resources both financial

and relational to be able to address the issuewithout overburdening any particular groupof people, explained John Larson, a pastor atHope Church who serves on the OBPA boardof directors.

Larson said that the OBPA is well-posi-tioned to make an impact with programs suchas Holiday Helping Hands because of thenumerous connections to goods and servicesthat its members share.

Working together through all the networkswe have through the OBPA is huge, Larsonsaid.

The OBPA also provides four scholarshipseach year, to high school seniors from Oakdalewith exemplary academic and community ser-vice records.

Stacie Penn, of Carol Matheys Center f orChildren and Families, lauds the OBPAsscholarship support.

OBPAs commitment has been there on thelong term for this, Penn said.

While any single business that offers schol-arships may have trouble with funding in adown year, Penn noted the OBPA is able to

Acumen Legal Advisors ................... .................... ......... Thom OkoneskiAlerus Financial ............................................................Scott A. JohnsonAlerus Financial ...............................................................Robert Hartzell

Alerus Financial .............................................................Barbara SheldonAll Family Dental, Ltd................... ................... ................ Richard TimmAllegra / IMAGE 360 .................... ................... ................ Tony SchwartzAllstate Insurance, Kris Kiefer-Vik Agency ....................Kris Kiefer-VikAmerican Legion Post 39 ....................................................Tammy RyanAmy Brown Insurance Agency, Inc.-State Farm Insurance ................................ ................... ....... Amy BrownAnchor Bank .......................................................................Alison YoungAnchors Aweigh .................. ................... ........ Paul and Nancy NeumanApollo Heating & Air Conditioning .................. ................ Aaron CaveApollo Heating & Air Conditioning .................. ............... Eric MattrenApostolic Bible Institute............ .................... .................... .Gera ld GrantBARE The Spa & Soap Bar Company ................................Chad LaschBerwald Roofing and Sheet Metal Company Inc. ..........Gene BerwaldBerwald Roofing and Sheet Metal Company Inc. ............Ken Berwa ldBighley Auto Body.................. .................... ................... ........ Bill BighleyBighley Auto Body.................. .................... ................... ..... Mike BighleyBlue Ribbon Bait & Tackle .................................. ........... Josh StevensonBridge21 Minnesota, Inc. .................... .................... ............. Paul BalfanzBridge21 Minnesota, Inc. ......................................Jackie Benning DaleyBuffalo Wild Wings................. .................... ............. Kristin SchumacherBurke, Wheeler & Assoc., P.A. ..............................................Jack BurkeBurke, Wheeler & Assoc., P.A. .........................................Brent RollingBurke, Wheeler & Assoc., P.A. ......................................Kelley WheelerBurns Insurance Agency ................... .................... ................... .Bill BurnsCanvas Health.....................................................................Kelly MarkrofCardinal Realty, Homebuilders,Remodeling, Appraisals ........................................................Tom WienerCarol Matheys Center for Children & Families .................Stacie PennCarriage Realty, Inc. .............................................................Karen StangCarriage Realty, Inc. .................. .................... .................... .Kevin StepkaCastle Elementary School ......................................................Allie StortiCavalier Barbers ..................................................................Frank OrselloCitizens Community Federal...............................................Peter OnstadCity of Oakdale ......................................................................Paul Reinke

City of Oakdale ................. .................... .................... ........ Lori PulkrabekCity of Oakdale ..........................................................................Sue BarryCity of Oakdale .................................................................Craig Waldron

City of Oakdale ..............................................................Suzanne WarrenCity of Oakdale ................. .................... .................... ........... Dave SchapsCity of Oakdale ................. .................... .................... ............ Bill SchmittCity of Oakdale ..............................................................Brian BachmeierCity of Oakdale .....................................................................Bill SullivanCity of Oakdale .....................................................................Bob StreetarCity of Oakdale ...............................................................Carmen SarrackCity of Oakdale .......................................................................Kent DotasCity of Oakdale ................. .................... .................... ......... Julie WilliamsCity of Oakdale ..................................................................Stan KarwoskiClair Wagner & Sons Insurance Agency .........................Bruce WagnerColdwell Banker Burnet Realty ...................................Warren J. WesselCrossroads Properties .........................................................Mike ConnersCrossroads Properties ........................................................David JohnsonDege Garden Center ............................................................George DegeDelta Construction .............................................................Dan PetersonDukes Pizza, Pub & Grill ................... ................... ................ Gordy JonesDukes Pizza, Pub & Grill ...............................................Mike Whichelloe-Merge Online Marketing ....................................................Dick FisherEagle Point Elementary School..................................Shawn BromelandEast Suburban Resources ...........................................................Ed BoeveEcumen Lakeview Commons.....................................Maryann SchaeferEye Care Center ................... .................... .................... ...Mitc hell AlbersEye Care Center ..................................................................Ashley HerdeEye Care Center ................... .................... .................... ...Gre gory KraupaEye Care Center ................... .................... .................... ......Tina McCartyEye Care Center ................... .................... .................... ..S teven NaumanEye Care Center ...............................................................Bradley RichterFinishing Touch Car Care Inc. ..............................................Dan MeyerFurlongs Liquor, Inc..............................................................Dan FurlongFurlongs Liquor, Inc............. .................... .................... ....... Terry FurlongGarry Insurancenter ...................................................................Joe GarryGarry Insurancenter ......................................................Dave SzczepanskiGo East.........................................................................................Tim DeisGo East.................. .................... ................... .................... ............ Ric Pace

1453 Helmo Avenue NorthOakdale, MN 55128(651) 290-8102For general OBPA [email protected]

At a time when cities and resi-dents face numerous challenges,every helping hand makes a dif-

ference. The good news for Oakdale is thatthe Oakdale Business and ProfessionalAssociation, with its members and nearlythree decades supporting the community,is planning another active year in 2014.

OBPA Calendar of EventsSpring Fling April 10

The Oakdale Business and Professional Association will be hostinga Spring Fling at the American Legion Post 39 in North St. Paul. Thisevent will replace the annual Gold Plate Dinner as the associations larg-est fundraising, social and networking event with fun activities includ-ing entertainment by a DJ and a raffle with a major prize.

Tickets are $50 per person and will help raise funds for the associa-tion that will enable it to provide support for many community programsincluding Holiday Helping Hands and scholarships for local students.The public is invited to attend.

To purchase tickets contact John Larson at 651-755-5591.

June Family Picnic June 12This is the one meeting a year in which the OBPA invites everyone

in the community to attend. In place of the regular monthly meeting,the OBPA has a picnic-style lunch. For this event, the OBPA fires upa giant charcoal grill and serves nearly 1,000 hot dogs to local businessleaders, elected officials, families and residents. The event is free.

Limited sponsorships are available annually. This is certainly acant miss event.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contactMarc Cove, at Platinum Bank, 651-332-5200 or [email protected].

OBPA Community Golf Tournament June 23Each year in June, the OBPA organizes a day of golf. This years

event will be held at Oak Marsh Golf Course (526 Inwood AvenueNorth, Oakdale). Participants enjoy a low key day on the golf coursewith an emphasis on having fun and networking with other membersand golfers. This event is wrapped up with a wonderful dinner, auctionand awarding of prizes in the club house. Participation is open to thepublic.

For more information on becoming an event sponsor, or other ques-tions, contact Angie Propp, at 651-403-1942 or [email protected].

Holiday Helping Hands DecemberEach year, several thousand dollars worth of gifts and food are

donated to help families in Oakdale. Santa and his elves deliver giftsduring early December. Applicants names are supplied by school socialworkers. Heres your chance to step up and join one of the most reward-ing community projects sponsored by the OBPA. Volunteer to sponsor afamily and shop and wrap their gifts, or volunteer to help distribute thegifts.

For more information contact John Larson at Hope Church, 651-738-9652 ext. 207 or email [email protected].

Oakdale Winter Wonderland DecemberThis event gives an opportunity for the Oakdale business community

to mingle with families of Oakdale while enjoying a giant bonfire, visitswith Santa, warm food and drink along with a horse drawn hayride,

FREE! The OBPA sponsors this event in conjunction with the City ofOakdale and Maplewood/Oakdale Lions Club.

For more information contact Marc Cove at Platinum Bank, 651-332-5200 or 651-747-3860 or email [email protected] information can be found on the City of Oakdale website,www.ci.oakdale.mn.us.

OBPA: Connecti

www.obpa-mn.com

provide a reliable resource for motivated stu-dents.

Our hope is that they will continue by vol-unteering in their communities, even if theydont stay in Oakdale, Penn said.

Recently the OBPA has increased itsinvolvement with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon,an organization that provides support to fami-lies of active service members of the UnitedStates military. OBPA members supply essen-tial services families may need, especially ifthe head of the household is stationed over-seas.

One of the ways the OBPA raises fundsfor its community-care initiatives is throughannual fundraising events such as this yearsSpring Fling. In addition to raising funds forworthy causes, the event is also a great net-working opportunity and an all-around goodtime.

For those involved in the OBPA, its easy tosee how the organization benefits both mem-

bers and the surrounding community. And forthose not yet involved, Bill Burns encouragesthem to find out more for themselves.

Greg Foote Jewelers ................................................................Greg FooteHighland Bank ......................................................................Angie ProppHilton Garden Inn St. Paul/Oakdale .......................... ..She ila Lukonen

Holiday Inn & Suites................... ................... .................... ....Mo FrenchHoliday Inn & Suites......................................................Gretchen WillisHope Church..........................................................................John LarsonI.S.D. #622 North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale .........Patty PhillipsI.S.D. #622 North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale ............Troy MillerI.S.D. #622 North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale ....Chuck EricksenI.S.D. #622 North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ........Jennifer McNeilIMAGE 360 - Woodbury .................. .................... ......... Gina Kazmerski

JA Counter & Assoc. ..........................................................Corey PurkatJack Buckley Financial ....................................................Jack C. BuckleyJerrys Floor Store .............................................................Heather CullenJWs Bierstube.................. ................... .................... .................... .Jim YanzKeller Williams Premier Realty..............................................Pat KinneyKeller Williams Premier Realty........................................Larry EberhardKwik Trip ........................................................................Thomas VierlingLake Elmo Bank .............................................................Jodi ChristensenLake Elmo Inn .................... .................... ................... ............ John SchiltzLake Elmo Inn .................... .................... ................... ........... Chris SchiltzLee Stoerzinger, Inc..........................................................Lee StoerzingerLee Stoerzinger, Inc....................................................Maggie StoerzingerLegacy Dance Studio, Inc.................. .................... .......... Eileen DrikakisLillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc. ..........................................Holly KoepLillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc. ........................................Ted H. LillieLittle Minds Learning Center ..........................................Megan GaulkeMachine Shed Restaurant ..................................................Brian RobertsMarcus Oakdale Cinemas.................. .................... ........... David BresetteMerit Chevrolet ...................................................................Bruce RinkelMerit Chevrolet .................... .................... .................... ....... Chris RinkelMinuteman Press .....................................................................Troy MillerMinuti-Ogle Co., Inc. .................. ................... ............ Thomas G. PanekMTD Communications, Inc. ................................................Russ Barrett

Nighthawk Security ..........................................................Grant GoreckiNighthawk Security ............................................................Joseph CastroNighthawk Security ................................................................Kevin BritzNorth High School ...............................................................Greg Nelson

North High School ..................................................................Jed HelwigNorth High School ..........................................................Mary MielzarekOak Marsh Golf Club ...................................................Nicole Anderson

Oak Marsh Golf Club ...........................................................Krista FaheyOak Marsh Golf Club ......................................................Steve WhillockOak Meadows .................. .................... .................... ............. Connie DowOak Meadows .....................................................................Kim PrayfrockOak Springs Chiropractic:A Creating Wellness Center ............................................Andy LundgrenOak Springs Chiropractic:A Creating Wellness Center ......................... ............... Heidi M. SalonekOak Springs Chiropractic:A Creating Wellness Center ......................... .......Be njamin W. SmetanaOakdale Collision Center .................. .................... ........... Michelle JuenOakdale Elementary School .....................................................Peter MauOakdale Fire Department ...................................................Jeff AndersonOakdale Fire Department ................... .................... .............. Kevin WoldOakdale Goodyear Auto Service ...........................................Chris GlassOakdale Optical Center ..........................................................Trent ColeOakdale Wesleyan Church .................................... ............. Paul TillmanOSI Physical Therapy .............................. ................... ........Mike BrownParkview Chiropractic Clinic ................... ................... .......... Lynn KrivaPaul Davis Restoration .................................... .................... .Cale b BrunzPINZ .................... .................... .................... ................... .Am y RowlinsonPINZ .................... .................... .................... ................... ..........A pril TimpPlatinum Bank.....................................................................Marc L. CovePlatinum Bank................. .................... .................... ............ Todd RudeenPolar Family Chiropractic Center .............................Donald R. MandelPostal Credit Union .................. .................... ................ Liz FleischhackerPremier Banks...........................................................Michael KindermanPremier Banks.........................................................................Kelly ReganProffesional Business Services, Inc.................. ................... Dan PetersonProm Catering / Prom Center ...............................................Amy CarterProm Catering / Prom Center ................................... ...L isa St. GermainRadiant Change Painting ..............................................Stephanie BrunzRasmussen College .................... .................... .................... ...S arah GallusRemodeling .......................................................................Mike CampbellRetail Operations Training Company, Inc. .........................Bob Gumatz

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce ......................Mindee KastelicSchool To Life Solutions ...................................................Herbert LohseSgt. Peppers Grille & Bar ......................................................Julie Kinsky

Sgt. Peppers Grille & Bar .................... ................... ............... Rob KinskySharels Cafe .........................................................................Jon BuerskenSharels Cafe .................. ................... .................... ......... Sharon BuerskenSheraton St Paul Woodbury Hotel.................. ................. Angela HauerSheraton St Paul Woodbury Hotel.................. ............... Tara SchubringSilver Oak Development, Inc. ..............................................Paul ReinkeSkyview Elementary School .............................................Carol EricksonSkyview Middle School .................................................Christina HesterSpartan Martial Arts ............................................................Tom SchmitzSpartan Promotional Group ................... .................... .Mike HohenwaldSt. Paul Pioneer Press ................... .................... .................... ...Jill CarsonState Representative ................................................................Leon LillieState Representative .................. .................... ................... ...JoAnn WardSun Ray Plumbing & Heating, Inc. .................................Glenn RoeskeSun Ray Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ............................. ..... Steve RoeskeTartan High School ................... .................... ................... ......John BezekTartan High School ................... .................... ................... .Brya n MunterTartan High School ..........................................................Andy MensingTartan High School ............................................................Vicki KapaunTartan High School ................... .................... ................... .Cra ig SpreiterTeqOne ..................................................................................Daniel RudeTLC Veterinary Hospital................. .................... ........ Houstoun ClinchTLC Veterinary Hospital.................................................Kathy LangnessTwin Cities-Metro Certified Dev Comp .......................Peter IngebrandUniversal Recycling Technologies ................... ..Meg an SchindeldeckerUS Bank ................. .................... .................... ................... ..Sher ry MinorVolt Workforce Solutions ................... ................... ......... Markda AwadaWashington County Commissioner-District 2 ................... ..Ted BearthWashington County Workforce Center .......................Robert CrawfordWashington County Workforce Center .................... .....Tina SimonsonWestern Bank .................................................................Rich McNamaraWestern Bank ................... .................... ................... .......... Debbie JurischWipfli, LLP .........................................................................Chuck PalmerWoodwinds Health Campus .................. .................... ......... Dina Fassino

g the community

OBPA 2014 Membership Meeting

Schedule and TopicsMeetings are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Feb. 6 Oak Marsh Golf ClubMarch 6 Oak Marsh Golf ClubApril 3 Prom CenterMay 1 Prom CenterJune 12 Family Picnic Oak dale Fire Stat ion #1Aug. 7 Lake Elmo Event CenterSept. 4 Lake Elmo Event CenterOct. 2 Holiday Inn and Suites St. Paul NENov. 6 Holiday Inn an d Suites St . Paul NEDec. 4 Holiday Inn and Suites St. Paul NE

OBPA 2014 Board MeetingsFeb 20 Platinum BankMar 20 DukesApr 17 DukesMay 15 PINZJun 19 PINZJul 17 PINZAug 21 Hilton Garden InnSep 18 Hilton Garden InnOct 16 Sgt. PeppersNov 20 Sgt. PeppersDec 18 Sgt. Peppers

OBPA board members. Back row, left to right: Ben Smetana, John Larson, Craig Waldron, Stacie Penn,

Tony Schwartz, Caleb Brunz, Dan Peterson, Daniel Rude, Holly Koep, Marc Cove. Front row, left to right:

Todd Rudeen, Bill Burns, Frank Orsello, Rick Timm, Larry Eberhard, Jodi Christensen, Angie Propp, Amy

Brown. Not pictured: Ted Lillie, Dick Fischer.

Oakdale Business and Professional Association

Boardof Directors 2014

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But Platinum Banks

successes are more

tangible than spread-

sheets. Their loans

and deposits are visi-

ble in new businesses,

revamped buildings,

needed services and

expanded employ-

ment all over the

metro area.

We dont limit our-

selves to a category

or type of business wework with; theyre all

over the map, says

Marc Cove, chief

operating officer and

one of Platinums

founders.

The banks invest-

ments are being put

into play at officebuildings, cafes and

senior-living com-

plexes; production,

manufacturing servic-

es ranging from truck-

ing to electrical work,

plumbing and home

renovation.

Platinum is also thepartner of choice for

law firms, physicians

accountants and den-

tal clinics, as well as

the solid financial

foundation sought by

many other businesses

and industries within

our community.

Many are local; we

have a big presence

regionally, and some

are in other states,

Cove adds. And

quite a few trade

internationally.

Although its

expanding its com-

mercial banking staffand has posted its

best year ever since

opening in 2007,

Platinum takes on

new opportunities

carefully and wisely,

and makes sure its

most important cli-

ents its current

ones come first.

People bank with us

because they know

our first and foremost

priority is to take care

of the customers we

have, Cove explains.

Thats how weve

earned their trust and

confidence andwhy they recommend

us to others.

Because its not

enough to have a

great concept or a

fabulous skill set

today. The welder

cant just be good at

welding and expect

his or her indepen-

dent business to suc-

ceed, and a great

concept for a store

or service alone isnt

enough anymore.

There are too many

outside factors that

can make or break

that business, and

thats where we can

help.

Platinum itself

opened in 2007, a

year that will beremembered in this

century like 1929s

kickoff to the Great

Depression in the

last.

It was the banks

sound business plan

and staffs wise judg-

ment that builtPlatinums success

from there.

Were a champion

for business, and our

greatest achievement

is continuing to see

our clients do well,

Cove says.

How can you judge a banks success?

Platinum Bankwww.platinumbankmn.com

Well, there arethe usual markers:

growth, profitabilityand stability in anever-changingbusiness climate.

Let us help you with all your financial needs...

Platinum Bank is a better way to bank!

7667-10th Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128 www.platinumbankmn.com 651-332-5200

Marc Cove, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of

Platinum Bank; Krista Kook, Relationship Manager; and Andy

Naughton, Credit Administration Manager welcome commer-

cial and personal customers to discover the Platinum differ-

ence.


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Oakdale Opticalwww.oakdaleopticalcenter.com

The eye itself can tell youso much about a persons over-all health system, explains Dr.Trent Cole of Oakdale OpticalCenter. Your vision affectseverything.

Cole, who purchased the prac-tice seven years ago, is continu-ing Oakdale Optical Centers

21-year tradition of serving thecommunity.

In addition to offering a fullrange of optical services andhigh quality eyewear as well astreating standard eye conditions,the center specializes in treatingeye movement disorders fre-quently getting referrals fromChildrens Hospitals and Clinics.

Vision screenings show oneout of six children in localschools has an eye movementdisorder, which affects all aspectsof their lives, not just academics.

However, the growing abilityto treat eye-movement problems,often with a simple regimen ofexercises, means more childrencan tackle study and playtimewith sound vision.

Oakdale Optical uses the lat-est technologies to diagnose andtreat these disorders and otherconditions. Optometric VisionTherapy, a progressive programof procedures, helps patients

develop or improve fundamen-tal visual skills and can changehow the brain interprets visualimages.

Early diagnosis and interven-tion keeps youngsters from fall-ing behind on skills and learningthey might miss due to visionproblems. Dr. Cole gets numer-ous letters from young adultsheading off to college tellinghim how much treatment hasbenefited them.

In addition to treating eyemovement disorders, OakdaleOptical also partners with localschools and sports teams to con-duct baseline concussion testing.

Personalized service

At any age, patients enjoythe personalized attention theyreceive at Oakdale Optical.

We provide a great compre-hensive eye exam in a friendly,personal environment, Dr. Colenotes, adding the center also pro-vides eye exams for diabetes andhigh blood pressure and can treata range of eye diseases includingglaucoma, dry eyes and allergyeyes.

Dr. Cole and his staff take thetime to help patients make deci-sions theyre happy with and canhelp them maximize their insur-ance participation notablyby being a preferred provider formajor plans.

Oakdale Optical also recentlyimproved its own visibility, mov-ing two doors down from its for-mer location to provide a morecomfortable environment forpatients.

And its clear that patients

love to come back the cen-ter has won the Oakdale-LakeElmo Review Readers ChoiceAward for best place for an eyeexam 14 years in a row. Thesuccess that Oakdale Optical hashad in the local community has

allowed the practice to expand toWoodbury and Cottage Grove,Dr. Cole notes, so the centerstrives to give back to the com-munity that has supported it byroutinely donating to local chari-table causes.

Head to Oakdale Optical tosee the difference clear vision canmake in your life and the lives ofyour family members.

Oakdale Optical: your ally in improved vision

The staff at OakdaleOptical knows that whenyou see better, you feelbetter.

Left, Oakdale Optical now offers a more comfortable, spacious setting for patients to receive exams or browse for eyewear. Right, customers who havent been to

Oakdale Optical recently may think their eyes are playing tricks on them. The optical center actually moved two doors down from its former location, and is now locat-

ed directly next to the Caribou Coffee at 10th Street and Hadley Avenue.

Each patient at Oakdale Optical is the focus of the attentive, professional staff.

What towatch for

Parents who are con-cerned their childrenmay have vision prob-lems can look for a vari-ety of clues that maysuggest treatment isneeded. Clues include:

One eye turn-

ing in or out at a time,redounded eyes orlids, excessive tearing,encrusted eyelids or fre-quent sty growth on thelids.

Frequent head-aches, burning or itch-ing of eyes after readingor desk work, seeingdouble or finding wordsblur together.

Children who turn

their heads while read-ing across a page, losetheir place frequentlywhile reading, squint orrepeatedly confuse leftand right directions.

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ping into the kitchen of your dreams.

Perhaps you see gleaming quartz coun-

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Maybe theres a center island with a recessed

sink and focused lighting, or new flooring

with a radiant heating to warm your toes on

winter days.

Rossbach Construction can make all

your residential dreams an affordable reality,

whether they include building a new house,

updating a kitchen or bathroom, adding

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entrance.Since 1981 the company has built a

reputation for quality. Owners Will Rossbach

and Don Hruby hire people who love their

jobs, use quality materials and stand behind

their work. Clients will tell you Rossbach

Constructions level of service is second to

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Will and Don conduct business with the

understanding that above all else, customer

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Clients hiring them quickly discover a

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It starts with your first phone call to

Rossbach Construction. You talk to a real

live person, not a machine. And then staffmakes sure to show up on time for appoint-

ments.

Those sorts of basic considerations are

often found lacking in competitors, Hruby

says.

Rossbachs clients not only stay happy,

but informed.

Customers are kept in the loop with

schedules detailing not just our project start

dates, but end dates too, Hruby says.

Thats the kind of service that has earned

Rossbach a 99 percent satisfaction rating

among the customers theyve polled. And

customers keep coming back for more.

Pent-up desire to

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During the recent recession, Hruby

says homeowners frequently decided to do

simple fix-ups, such as replacing a window

or doing a necessary repair, and held off on

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Now, as the economy rebounds and real-

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Hruby says clients often choose to

tackle their outdated kitchens first. The

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Hruby says the Rossbach staff also point

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walk into a kitchen and immediately have

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We do our best to match color tones of

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Bathrooms have been another popu-

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If you need a doorknob replaced, we

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Will and Don also volunteer in their

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ans fix up and maintain their homes. Will

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from his post as mayor.

It is this type of dedication - and the

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Thats because theyve been around

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We cant stress that enough, Hruby

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done, because a warranty is only as good as

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