Volume 41, Number 10 October 2016 30-YEAR IOWA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY ™ Communicator Ater Hours Archery Continued on Page 2 Lake Painting Continued on Page 3 Lake Painting and Papering, LLC is a family owned company, which was started in 1975 by Kerry Lake, Sr. as an extension of his work in ministry as the head pastor of the Union Mills Christian Church in New Sharon. Kerry’s youngest son, Alan, began working with the company in 1987 as a young boy doing small jobs such as helping with clean up and organizing tools. He continued working in the family business throughout high school and college, learning valuable managerial and technical skills while developing customer relations. In 2010, Alan took over the day-to-day operations of the business and transitioned it from a sole proprietorship to an S corporation. Lake Painting’s reputation as a top quality painting company with highly regarded owners/ employees, combined with Alan’s vision for the business, have helped Lake Painting to see signiicant growth in recent years—both in areas covered and the number of new and repeat customers. Lake Painting now works with over 12 builders and contractors in the area in addition to residential and commercial customers. Ater Hours Archery is a small, family- operated business. Jef Greenhalgh, Bill Goodman, and Jesse Greenhalgh are the father and sons’ entrepreneur team that felt the need for a full-service archery facility here in Oskaloosa. Jef shared,“We followed our dream and have now been open for business just over two years. We pride ourselves on quality service and spending the time needed to ensure we can make you and your archery equipment work at peak eiciency.We are a fully-stocked archery retail store and Pro shop, focusing exclusively on archery shooting and hunting supplies. All owners are certiied archery technicians for your archery equipment service needs.” So, if you are interested in trying archery for the irst time or are requiring something as basic as a bow inspection or tune-up for your existing equipment, they can help you. If you require a full, custom set up for your bow, they can help you in this area as well, with bow balancing or spine tuning your arrows. “What makes us stand out from the big box stores is that we spend the time it takes to fully set up each bow to it and address each individual customer’s needs,” added Greenhaulgh. WE HAVE MOVED! Ater 60+ years at 124 North Market Street, the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group has moved location. Please visit us at our new location: 222 1st Ave East Oskaloosa, IA 52577 his location will continue the services of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group, Oskaloosa Main Street, Mahaska County Agricultural & Rural Development and Mahaska Community Development Group. We hope you will stop by and visit us! An open house of the new location will be planned for a later date. Call 641-672- 2591 with any questions!
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Volume 41, Number 10 October 2016 30-YEAR IOWA MAIN STREET COMMUNITY
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Communicator
Ater Hours Archery Continued on Page 2
Lake Painting Continued on Page 3
Lake Painting and Papering, LLC is a family owned company, which was started in 1975 by Kerry Lake, Sr. as an extension of his work in ministry as the head pastor of the Union Mills Christian Church in New Sharon.
Kerry’s youngest son, Alan, began working with the company in 1987 as a young boy doing small jobs such as helping with clean up and organizing tools. He continued working in the family business throughout high school and college, learning valuable managerial
and technical skills while developing customer relations. In 2010, Alan took over the day-to-day operations of the business and transitioned it from a sole proprietorship to an S corporation.
Lake Painting’s reputation as a top quality painting company with highly regarded owners/employees, combined with Alan’s vision for the business, have helped Lake Painting to see signiicant growth in recent years—both in areas covered and the number of new and repeat customers. Lake Painting now works with over 12 builders and contractors in the area in addition to residential and commercial customers.
Ater Hours Archery is a small, family-operated business. Jef Greenhalgh, Bill Goodman, and Jesse Greenhalgh are the father and sons’ entrepreneur team that felt the need for a full-service archery facility here in Oskaloosa.
Jef shared,“We followed our dream and have now been open for business just over two years. We pride ourselves on quality service and spending the time needed to ensure we can make you and your archery equipment work at peak eiciency.We are a fully-stocked archery retail store and Pro shop, focusing exclusively on archery shooting and hunting supplies. All owners are certiied archery technicians for your archery equipment service needs.”
So, if you are interested in trying archery for the irst time or are requiring something as basic as a bow inspection or tune-up for your existing equipment, they can help you. If you require a full, custom set up for your bow, they can help you in this area as well, with bow balancing or spine tuning your arrows. “What makes us stand out from the big box stores is that we spend the time it takes to fully set up each bow to it and address each individual customer’s needs,” added Greenhaulgh.
WE HAVE MOVED!
Ater 60+ years at 124 North Market Street, the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group has moved location. Please
visit us at our new location:
222 1st Ave East
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
his location will continue the services of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group, Oskaloosa Main Street, Mahaska County Agricultural & Rural Development and Mahaska Community Development Group.
We hope you will stop by and visit us! An open house of the new location will be planned for a later date. Call 641-672-2591 with any questions!
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2 Communicator October 2016
A Note from the Director
Fall has announced its arrival with shorter days, and crisp air in the mornings. As we slow down from our summer schedules and settle back into our routines of school, work, and ater-school activities, I hope you take the time to see some of the many positive things happening in Oskaloosa.
he Chamber oices along with our partner organizations have moved locations. We are proud to call 222 1st Ave East our new home, please stop by and see us. We will be having an Open House in December and look forward to showing you all around our new oice space.
Also, our Fall Membership Drive is in full swing. Our Chamber memberships support our ability to continuously improve the business climate and build opportunities for growth for Oskaloosa and Mahaska County. he Chamber’s member services are structured in four program areas: tourism, commercial and retail development, community and business development, and community events. We accomplish this through programs focused on advocacy, economic development, events, and direct services to our members. If you are interested in learning more about how our program areas can beneit your business, or are interested in becoming a Chamber Member, I would love to come talk to you.
As the year winds down, I will be taking the time to stop by and visit with all of you. We have some very exciting and positive things going in the community and I want to be able to share them with you. In the meantime, feel free to stop by and visit me at our new location. My door is always open and the cofee is always fresh. I would love to hear from you.
- Valinn McReynolds
Ater Hours Archery Continued from Page 1
hey have three diferent indoor archery shooting ranges to practice or hone your shooting skills, and ofer shooting instruction as certiied USA Archery level one Instructors. Stop in and check it out. Spring and Summer hours are Tues – Fri, 5-9 pm, and Sat, 10-3 pm. Our Fall and Winter hours are Mon – Fri, 5-9 pm, and Sat 10-4 pm.
You can explore more about Ater Hours Archery and stay up-to-date with activities on Facebook at Ater Hours Archery, or on the webpage, www.aterhoursarchery.com.
“hank you for the loyal local support for the last two years. We look forward to building new relationships with each old and new customer that comes to our shop.” - Jef Greenhalgh
he Exchange for Entrepreneurs meets every Friday morning at Smokey Row for friendly conversation about entrepreneurial needs, concerns, plans & dreams. Visit www.heExchangeOskaloosa.com for complete calendar information.
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October 2016 Communicator 3L ake Painting Continued from Page 1
Based out of New Sharon, Lake Painting serves central and southeastern Iowa with the majority of customers in Grinnell, Newton, Oskaloosa, Montezuma, and Pella, and some as far away as Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Kansas City, Kansas.
Since the beginning, Kerry and Alan have put an emphasis on quality—quality products, quality service, and quality workmanship, all while continuously looking for ways to improve processes and techniques. hey have transitioned from the traditional methods of brushing and rolling, to the quicker and more reined technique of masking things of and spraying products on surfaces to achieve a more “factory inish” look.
More than just a painting company, Lake Painting and Papering provides not only interior and exterior painting to both commercial and residential customers, but also cabinet reinishing, traditional staining, gel stain, varnish, lacquer, loor epoxy and sealant, wallpaper hanging and removal, deck rejuvenation, and much more.
he company currently employs nine individuals, including ive member owners, and is looking to hire more crewmembers. In keeping with pre-determined standards, Lake Painting is looking for reliable, trainable painters with attention to detail, leadership potential, and good character.
To request an estimate, or to inquire about employment opportunities, contact Oice Manager, Amber Lake at 641-660-9594.
Exp rt Conference
Friday, November 4, 2016
Risks and Rewards in Exporting
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center200 N Main St., Fairfield, IA 525568 AM Registration, 9 AM - 2 PM ConferenceKeynote Speaker: US Embassy in ChileMary Lathrop, Commercial Specialist, will educate the group on thefollowing sectors for US companies in Chile: Food & chemicals, ag machinery,construction equipment, building products, materials handling, and plastics.Also Featuring: Breakout sessions on financing and insuring for export, and business success stories.
This conference will provide information for businesses that are already
exporting and those that are considering exporting as a new market.
Register at www.op2iowa.com
Limited space available, so register today! Registration includes continental
breakfast and lunch.
Registration: $50 ($80 after October 14)
Student Registration: $15 ($30 after October 14)
If your organization is interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the Export Conference, please contact Tina Colburn at [email protected]
Planning Committee:Albia Industrial Development Corporation
Alliant Energy
Area 15 Regional Planning Commission
Appanoose Economic Dev. Corporation
ISU/CIRAS
Davis County EDC
DMACC
Fairfield Economic Development Association
Indian Hills Community College
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Mahaska County Ag. and Rural Development
Mahaska Community Development Group
Marion County Development Commission
MidAmerican Energy Company
Northeast Power on behalf of: • Access Energy Cooperative • Chariton Valley Electric Cooperative • Southern Iowa Electric CooperativeOpportunity2
Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation
Sigourney Area Economic Development
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Small Business Administration
Registration, Agenda, and Hotel Information at www.op2iowa.com
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Dr. Terry L. Wolfswinkel, D.C. Welcomes
Dr. Michael VanderVeen, D.C.
Oskaloosa ChiropracticClinic, P.C.
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Community
Theatre
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Saturday, October 29th • 5:00-8:00 p.m.Tickets: $5.00
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Frank Gillespie cuts the ribbon at N2 Nails, 209 A Ave.West in Oskaloosa. Having expanded his business in Ottumwa, he is now ready to serve his Mahaska County clients. Manicures and pedicures, even for the little ones are ofered. Call 641.660.2060 or stop in.
Y OU N G AMB AS S ADOR C ONTESTANT S &
S P ONSORS WANTED
he Main Street Program of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group has held the Young Ambassador Contest for several years to raise funds to promote the Lighted Christmas Parade. he contest is fun for kids and parents all across Mahaska County. Main Street is seeking area boys and girls ages three through kindergarten to enter, as well as businesses willing to display the canisters of one or more children. he Young Ambassadors will be Oskaloosa representatives at the 2016 Lighted Christmas Parade, December 1, 2016. his year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas”.
Entries for candidates will be accepted through Friday, October 21st; so enter today! To enter, submit to the Main Street Oice of the OACDG a recent photograph (no larger than 3 x 5) with the name, address, phone number, date of birth of the child, the parents’ name on the back of the picture and $5.00 fee for registration. Businesses may request to sponsor their own children or children of their employees. Business sponsors are asked to display a secure bank that will be provided for collecting monetary votes for the candidates. Voting will take place November 1st through November 28, 2016. he Young Ambassadors will be determined based upon amount of money they receive in their canisters.
he Young Ambassadors will be announced Monday, November 28th at 6:00 p.m. in Center Court of Penn Central Mall. All participants will receive prizes. In addition, all candidates will be invited to participate in the Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade, hursday, December 1st.
Calling All Crat Vendors
hursday, December 1, 2016
Would you like to participate in the Main Street Holiday
Market? Do you have crats, baked goods, or other items
to sell? Perhaps this show is for you! Please call 641-672-
2591 if you would like an application to be a part of the
Story Book Christmas Festival activities!
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October 2016 Communicator 5A Stor y Book Christmas Festival
Changes for 2016 Lighted Christmas Parade
he Lighted Christmas Parade Committee is making preparations for the 29th annual Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade to be held on hursday, December 1, 2016. he parade will again be on hursday only and the theme will be “A Storybook Christmas”. he committee envisions loats and entries depicting any story from a book. Consider favorite stories you have read as a child or even as an adult. Make the story come to life in your entry.
Look for some changes in 2016. hursday, December 1 will be the day that encompasses many events. Events will begin at noon in the Penn Central Mall with the Main Street Holiday Market and the 4-H Festival of Trees display. Additional activities at 4 pm include live music, fun activities for children, Festival of Trees Silent Auction, and more. he Parade will be sandwiched in between all this fun at 7 pm. Gospel quartet music by Higher Power will begin at 8:30 ater the parade, with parade awards and tree auction announcement set for 9:30 pm in the mall.
Parade entries and crat and product vendors are needed to make this all happen. Contact Main Street now for applications. Contact Mahaska County Extension for information on how you can enter the Festival of Trees.
As in the past, the Main Street Holiday Luncheon will be held from 11:30 to 1 pm at he Peppertree. Contact Main Street for reservations.
As before many events are held throughout Oskaloosa in conjunction with the Lighted Parade. As you begin plans for related activities, please contact the OACDG to have these events placed in the Holiday Happenings brochure. Many volunteers are needed to make the event a success. If you would like to be a part of the planning contact the Main Street oice of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group at 641-672-2591 or email to oskycofc@
oacdg.org. Be a part of Iowa’s #1 Holiday Event.
TRICK OR
TREAT2016
Trick or Treat Parade
MondayOctober 31 at 4 pm
‘til the candy runs out...
Please contact the Main Street
office by October 24 at 641-672-
2591 to confirm your participation.
If you don’t have a store front - NO
PROBLEM - We’ll find you a spot
on the square! Please no business cards, solicitation or drinks. Tatoos may be distributed but not put on during the parade. Community Trick or Treat is also
Oct. 31 from 6 - 8 PM.
Submit your Lighted Christmas Parade loat entry today! All loat entries need to be received by October 28. For more information call
Oskaloosa Main Street.
heme: Story Book Christmas!
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Contact us at Mahaska County YMCA 641.673.8411
MEMBERSHIP TYPESBASIC MEMBERSHIP PLAN includes...
• The Use of all Mahaska County YMCA Facilities and William Penn University’s PAC Indoor Track (PAC Track hours differ from the Y’s facility hours and can be found on the Y’s home
page under general information. Baby strollers are allowed for parents of young children wishing to use the PAC track.)• Y gymnasium • 2 Exercise Rooms• Racquetball Courts • Indoor Swimming Pool• Towel Service (adult membership or higher) • Spa• Preferred rates on YMCA programs including swimming lessons, gymnastics, adult and youth sports, child care, ballroom dancing and more
CLASSIC MEMBERSHIP PLAN includes...• Everything listed in the Basic Membership Plan• Unlimited access for one adult to attend all fitness classes (some class sizes are limited and are only available on a first-come, first-served basis)
PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP PLAN includes...• Everything listed in the Basic Membership Plan• Unlimited fitness class access for all adults and youth who are in 9th grade or older
Volume 41 Number 10, Publications #105790, Communicator is published by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group, 124 North Market, Oskaloosa, IA. 52577. he annual subscription for Chamber members is included in their membership investment. Non-member annual subscription rates are $10. Periodical postage paid at Oskaloosa, IA. 52577
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Communicator, 124 North Market, Oskaloosa, IA. 52577-2827
Job Fair 2016
Thursday, November 10Penn Central Mall 200 High Ave W., Oskaloosa IA
4:00 - 6:00 pm
For more information contact:Deann De Groot, MCARD Director
NoCoast Beer Co.Local Contact: Melanie Mackey1407 17th Ave East Suite B, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
he NoCoast microbrewery houses a brewing and mobile canning operation. Rooted in Midwestern pride, NoCoast Nation is all about hard work and good beer, PLAINS SIMPLE. Visit www.nocoastbeer.co.
George Daily Presents:he Queen’s Cartoonists
hursday, November 10 at 7:30 pmAdult: $22, Students: $10
he Queen’s Cartoonists ofer a tour-de-force of the Swing Era’s zaniest and most creative music, much of which was written or adapted for classic cartoons. he band’s repertoire includes cartoon music from the 1920’s all the way to the present day. his show is fast-paced, illed with wild swing music, virtuosic performances, and hilarious anecdotes about cartoons, featuring music by John Williams, Danny Elfman, Raymond Scott, and more. Whether you’re a fan of Looney Tunes, Merry Melodies, he Simpons, or the old Disney classics, you’ll ind something to swing along to!
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