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Time passes so quickly and it’s hard to believe
the 2005 construction season is upon us in full
swing. Each season brings new challenges that
we must meet head on and massage over time
because it’ll never be resolved with the
advancements in technology that happen
everyday. This can be an opportunity for even
the most seasoned veterans to learn something
new but for new hires, it may feel like sink or
swim. With teamwork, these new hires will meet
and exceed what is expected from them in the
first season.
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First is our seasonal summer helpers who are
both new this year. They are Lacey Kasal and
Emma Ollinger. Lacey is the daughter of Laurie
Hash. Laurie is in charge of Accounts Payable.
Lacey plans on working all summer so that she
can attend Kirkwood College in the fall. She is
undecided on a career path and will take her
required courses until something sparks an
interest. Besides working this summer, Lacey
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and working out with mom in the fitness room.
Emma Ollinger is the daughter of Greg and Nancy
Ollinger. Greg is in charge of our trucking
division while Nancy is our Insurance
Coordinator with respect to claims. Emma will
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softball and swimming schedule this summer.
She hopes the softball team will have the
opportunity to play at state. This fall
Emma starts her senior year at BGM. Emma
will concentrate on her academics so that she is
prepared to attend college next year as a
science major. Also, she wants to be a
conference champion in the 100-meter backstroke
and place higher at the state swim meet.
She is looking forward to the family gathering
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Both of these girls will assist their mothers
and anyone else who needs assistance. By the
compliments these summer assistants have
received so far, they’re definitely hard
workers. We look forward to seeing their
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Next is a full-time seasonal employee. Beth
Coover was hired to fill the void when Sherry
Knoll went to flag for Steve Armstrong’s crew.
She started May 26 and will learn the materials
& truck billing from Peaches Burmahl, department
supervisor. With the number of trucks and jobs
we work on in a given year, this can be a
daunting task, but Beth is definitely a quick
study and is doing a fine job in such a short
time period. Keep up the good work – Beth!
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A few facts to know about Beth is she moved with
her folks to Brooklyn when she was 4, and has
lived here since - except for the time she was
at Hamilton College where she received her 2
year business and computer degree. Before
starting here at Manatt's, Inc., Beth worked
almost 6 years at the Brooklyn True Value store.
When not working, Beth enjoys the outdoors
particularly walking and riding bikes, plus
watching her daughters, Rebecca and Marian, play
soccer and softball. This fall Rebecca age
8 will be in the third grade while Marian age 4
will start pre-school.
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Last, is the new position in contracts
administration, which was filled by Jamie
Beaderstadt. Jamie is the daughter of John
Beaderstadt, who works in our IT department.
She will work with Vickie McDonald to learn and
understand all the aspects of contract
administration. Jamie graduated with her
Marketing Management degree from Hawkeye
Community College in May 2005. As a graduation
gift to herself, she went to Florida with a
group of friends for a week. Honestly, I’m
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back to Iowa after experiencing the water and
beaches of Florida. Fortunately for us,
she did, and we are keeping her busy between
learning contracts and the phone system.
Away from work, she keeps busy playing co-ed
volleyball and softball, plus spending time with
her family.
So the next time you’re near the Brooklyn
office, stop in, say hi and welcome them to the
family.
In closing, here’s to the 2005 Construction Year
and in performing your job in a safe manner so
that you don’t place yourself or anyone else at
an unneeded risk.
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