Cross Grain - June 2017

CROSS GRAIN
June 2017 Vol. 44 No. 6

QUEEN ANNE REMODEL

ARCHITECT: Anne Adams, AIA
FIRM: Adams Architecture
PRODUCTS USED: Ultimate Double Hung,
Ultimate Push Out Casement, Ultimate Swinging French Door

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Sherrie Hodgson season before the 2017 International Jeff Ludolph
Round Tops Builders’ Show. He not only became the Information Systems
project leader, but also the primary point
Sherrie is meticu- person for all teams involved in the project Jeff provided au-
lous in ensuring that and kept a close eye on the build progress. tomated dimensional
correct calculations His leadership and calm presence, along data to manufacturing
and information is with expertise, guidance, and dedication that drives automated
entered and that were essential to the success of the exhibit. equipment and labels.
necessary objects are This eliminates keying
attached to orders. Wally Simmons errors and provides
She looks ahead to orders on the next Wood Processing consistent and accurate information. Jeff
shift, as well as on her own, and com- continues to do an excellent job of meet-
municates priorities clearly. Her diligent Wally has been an ing deadlines to ensure that new product
efforts, willingness to help, and cheerful invaluable leader in pilots and introductions are successfully
attitude allow the entire department’s many ways, recently met. He is instrumental in developing new
work day to run smoothly and make her a taking the reins in processes to allow accurate auto calcu-
delight to work with. automating Machin- lations of the massive new door products
ing’s LHPU output. Under his lead, the being introduced.
Tim Fast operators will no longer need to track the
Displays lineal foot output on paper—instead it will
be driven by ICIM inventory receipts. This
Tim stepped well means the process will be paperless and
outside of the scope of will save time for both operators and leads
his normal role when by reducing paperwork and waste.
issues came up in the
peak booth building

J. TODD LAXDAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Brad Ruhland - Engineering Tim McDonald - Quality Tyson Gravelle - CINDH

Brad was a key Tim is customer Tyson has greatly
player in the devel- focused, whether it be increased the quality
opment of the new internal customers or of units coming out
CUDH-NG 2.0 the final purchaser of of CINDH and Traps
hardware system as Marvin products. Tim by going through
the Process Lead increases customer process audits within
on the project. With Brad’s leadership, satisfaction by identifying and isolating the department. He goes above and
the Grafton Engineering/Operations material which does not meet specifica- beyond in his Quality role in the CINDH
team installed, tested, and piloted the tions. Keeping nonconforming material department and fills in for other Quality
equipment and processes in a timely from entering the pipeline assures that departments when they are gone or
manner, providing a state of readiness to customers will receive a product which will shorthanded. Tyson helped with the new
launch Displays and the new hardware perform to their expectations. Tim brings 2.0 Displays by inspecting them and
on time. Brad carries a positive attitude a great attitude to work and his demeanor making sure they were of the highest
and approaches others with humility and makes him enjoyable to work with and is a quality before they were shipped out.
respect, always willing to ask questions model for others to emulate.
and learn from others.

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Social Media have watched over 55,000 minutes
Spotlight: of content – with the highest number of
YouTube viewers (nearly 5,000) tuning in to see
the This Old House crew visit Warroad.
YouTube, the online social video sharing Other popular videos include the new
platform, has grown to 1 billion users, and Marvin Scenic Doors video, and tips for
now reaches more people from 18-49 installing the new Marvin Next Genera-
than any national cable network. It might tion Ultimate Double Hung window. This
be hard to wrap your mind around these year happens to be Marvin’s 10-year
facts, but the average amount of video anniversary on YouTube, and we’re
content watched on YouTube translates to celebrating nearly 1 million views to date
roughly 1 billion hours per day, or 46,000 for new product introductions, how-to
years’ worth of content annually. videos and inspirational projects.

What is our audience watching on Want to check out the latest videos
the Marvin YouTube channel? In the last posted on our page? Visit https://www.
month, viewers of our YouTube content YouTube.com/User/MarvinDotCom or
https://www.YouTube.com/User/Integ-
rityDotCom. If you’re already active on
the platform, follow us to stay up-to-date!

Marvin.com content section on Marvin.com. We’ve ease of finding and accessing technical
Technical frequently received feedback from our content on the site.
Resources customers regarding the challenges of
Updated utilizing our site and ensured that changes Improving the functionality and user
were made to improve user experience. experience of our site remains a top
On May 10, we announced improve- Recent research with architects and priority. We will continue to focus on site
ments to the homepage and technical builders revealed opportunities to improve improvements in the coming months,
website layout, navigation and content and updates will be shared as progress is
structure. As a result, we made some made. Check out www.Marvin.com to see
changes that will dramatically increase the the new improvements!

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INSIDE LOOK: 2017 MARVIN ARCHITECTS CHALLENGE WINNERS

BEST IN SHOW

Shorefront Camp Trenton, ME
Architect: William M. Hanley, AIA &
Heli T Mesiniemi Firm: WMH Architects
Products Used: Contemporary Door, Direct Glaze
Window, Ultimate Awning, Ultimate Casement
The complete renovation and addition to an original 1962
Maine modern shorefront camp paid special attention
to the authenticity of the home blending seamlessly with
the vision of the original architect. The family has deep
sentimental ties to the home. Therefore, every inch of the
house was reconditioned maintaining the character and
extending the use of the camp for four season use.

BEST CONTEMPORARY

Compact Living Minneapolis, MN
Architect: Christopher Strom Firm: Christopher Strom Architects
Products Used: Ultimate Awning Window, Ultimate Sliding French Door
New zoning codes paved the way for building an Accessory Dwelling Unit in this
home’s Minneapolis location. This new unit allows for independent multi-gener-
ational housing within close proximity to a primary residence and serves visiting
family, friends, and an occasional Airbnb renter. The strategic use of glass, partitions,
and vaulted ceilings create an open and airy interior while keeping the square
footage below 400 square feet. Vertical siding and awning windows create a fresh,
yet complementary addition.

BEST TRANSITIONAL

Knoll House Ferrisburgh, Vermont
Architect: Elizabeth Herrmann Firm: Elizabeth Herrmann
Architecture + Design
Products Used: Sliding Patio door, Tilt Turn Window, Ultimate
Awning Window, Ultimate Casement Window, Ultimate
Swinging French Door
The homeowners had spent years under the guidance of a
landscape architect selectively editing and revealing the natural
features of the property, so that when the conversation about
the architecture started, the homeowners were well attuned to
the site. Exterior materials and large windows and doors were
chosen to merge the house with the natural environment.

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BEST TRADITIONAL NEW
CONSTRUCTION

Little Camp Coastal New England, MA
Architect: Jacob Albert Firm: Albert, Righter, Tittmann Architects
Products Used: Ultimate Awning Window, Ultimate Double Hung
Window, Ultimate Swinging French Door
Little Camp’s site is next to an old, slightly ramshackle “camp” that clients had
rented and loved for years. When they had a chance to build for themselves
on the adjacent site, they wanted to capture some of the spirit of the old
camp. So, the new house has exposed rafter tails, an entirely wood interior,
and tree trunk porch posts. Marvin was chosen for its ability to withstand the
rigors of a coastal environment and complement the “flavors of the house.”

BEST REMODEL/ADDITION

Westborough Town Hall Westborough, MA
Architect: Brian Humes Firm: Jacunski Humes Architects
Products Used: Ultimate Awning Window, Ultimate Double Hung Magnum
Window, Polygon Window
Originally constructed in 1928, the Westborough Town Hall was in disrepair
and becoming a burden on the community until it was renovated in 2016. The
municipality authorized a major renovation to address the aging conditions and
bring new life to the downtown landmark. Prior to the renovation the building was
inefficient, underutilized, and inaccessible. Now, the historic building boasts one
hundred percent accessibility and new maintenance free clad-wood windows
from Marvin that duplicate the originals still in the building.

BEST IN COMMERCIAL

McClellan Ranch Preserve Environmental Education Center Cupertino, CA
Architect: Henry Siegel Firm: Siegel & Strain Architects
Products Used: Bi-Fold Door, Commercial Door, Tilt Turn Window, Ultimate Awning
Window, Ultimate Casement Window, Ultimate Double Hung Window, Bird-safe Glass
The McClellan Ranch Preserve is located on a ranch dating back to the 1870s that has
become a park hosting the City of Cupertino’s environmental education programs.
The new Education Center houses classrooms, exhibits, a library and offices designed
to work in concert with the sites historic buildings to shape an outdoor activity for
large groups. The building connects directly with the farm setting and careful attention
was paid to the unique location and presence of birds living on the preserve. Marvin
partnered with Siegel & Strain Architects to specify patterned bird-safe glass for the
windows to prevent collision.

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CLASS OF 2017 Jamason Bjerk Krysten Bratlie Casey Brown Caitlan Cox
Warroad High School Warroad High School Warroad High School Cavalier High School

Tim & Sherri Greg & Maika Kim Fish Darrell Cox &
Tim/Technical Publications Greg/UCA Kim/Magnum/Gliders Jenny Wosick
Maika/Administration Jenny/CUDH NG
Sherri/Sales & Service

Remington Crompton Katelyn Crowe Jared Davy Faith Dunton Conner Ehlers Noah Flores
Warroad High School Warroad High School Badger High School Home School Warroad High School Grafton High School
Alan & Mary Brian & Jaime
Mary/WUDH Robert & Dawn Rob & Tami Brian/Grinding Room Wayne & Teri Griselda Moreno
Dawn/Information Rob/Receiving Wayne/UCA Griselda/Coatings

Systems

Alexcia Frampton Hope Fuller Wilford (Willy) George Royal Hamlin Kory Hermanson Sydney Hodgson
Lakeville South High Weiser High School Warroad High School Warroad High School Grafton High School Lincoln High School
Wayne & Teresa Tom/Architectural
School Weiser, Idaho Teresa/WPPG Dean & Sue Jeff & Jolene
Mark/Information Joseph & Sandi Dean/Round Tops Jeff/Engineering

Systems Sandi/HR

Katie Hunter Savannah Janikowski Michael Jelen Samantha Kelley Michaela Lewis Zachery Major
Warroad High School Grafton High School Grygla High School Home School Home School Lake of the Woods High
Todd & Roxanne Travis & Linda Nathan & Becky
Mike & Michelle Roxanne/Continuous Chris & Shawna Travis/WPPG School
Mike/Maintenance Improvement Shawna/WPPG Linda/WPPG Nathan/WUDH Brian/Truck Driver
Michelle/Human

Resources

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Dominick Muggli Jordan Omlie Grace Pederson Ashley Pelland Tyber Pokrzywinski Keely Rebulloza
Lake of the Woods Park River High School Warroad High School Warroad High School Drayton High School Grafton High School
Rachel/CUDH-NG
Rex & Sandy Keith & Tracy Scott & Traci Jay & Janell Dennis & Genafay
Sandy/ICIM Tracy/Receiving Scott/Signature Services Jay/Facility Engineering Dennis/Truck Driver
Genafay/Purchasing

Paul Rivard Danlila Rodriguez Cody Sather Lydia Severson Darian Walker Jenna Zavalney
Lake of the Woods Neenan High School Warroad High School Minto High School Warroad High School Park River High School
Corbett/CUDH-NG
High School Sonya Garza Jerrod & Pamela Tony Walker & Park River, ND
Bill Rivard & Sonya/Coatings Jerrod/Maintenance Karin Nelson Loren & Anita
Ijarah Harder Pamela/Round Tops Karin/Technical Loren/Quality Control
Bill/Maintenance Publications
Ijarah/Round Tops

DRIVER SAFETY RECOGNITION

The drivers pictured below were recognized for driving a Marvin Windows and Doors truck for the entire year 2016 without

experiencing a preventable vehicle accident.

Front row, left to right: Joe Ramiller, Tim Halstensgard, Phil Stodgell, Duane Edberg, Paul Anderson and Steve Carlson.
Back row: Todd Carrillo, Dale Verbout, Calvin Larsen, Tracy Nelson, Peter Bergman, Les Baldwin, Wes Hasbargen and John Jaros.

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SERVICE ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION

45 Years in Machining he moved to Machine Dawn likes helping others; and she saw
Scheduling, and from there he has been that help reciprocated when her husband
Craig McFarlane - Administration in Millwork Research / Legal since 1995. was diagnosed with cancer. She’s incredi-
Wayne enjoys all the exceptional people bly thankful for the Marvin employees who
Craig is originally he has been able to work with over the came to the number of benefits held in her
from the Baudette years. He sends a special thanks to Frank husband’s honor, always encouraging him
area, and moved to Marvin for his encouragement when to keep fighting. This drive to help others
Warroad when he working on special projects together. was instilled in her by her mother, her
gained employment husband, and Bill Marvin. The Warroad
with Marvin in the Kim Cole - Displays community is filled with caring people,
Casemaster depart- Kim grew up on and it is always evident when there is
ment. During his 45 years, he’s held lead someone in need.
positions in Grills, Casements, Single a farm southwest of
Hung, and Casemaster, and he’s also Warroad. His first Scott Langton - Maintenance
worked as a production scheduler. He was job at Marvin was in Scott started his ca-
the Assistant Plant Manager in Warroad Casemaster until he
before accepting a job as the Plant Man- moved to Displays, reer at Marvin with five
ager of the Ripley location when it was first then Traps and back to years in Displays. He
built. His last 20 years have been spent Displays. He has been a Display Specialist has since spent time
purchasing lumber. His favorite part of his in the Display/Grille and Glassroom Prod- working in Bows and
job is negotiating better deals than our uct Group for 18 years. He enjoys the vari- Bays and 5/4 Specials.
competitors and developing relationships ety his job offers, and he also loves to draft For the last 26 years,
with suppliers. His best memories from in programs like AutoCAD and Inventor. Scott has been working in Maintenance
Marvin include wonderful coworkers from where he enjoys the variety of work each
Warroad, Baker and Tennessee. Kim received the Award of Excellence day – from plumbing to welding to carpen-
in 2004. He thanks Ron Lund for being try. In 2016, Scott received an Award of
Craig’s dad, who worked for Marvin there for him often throughout his career Excellence and prior to that he spent three
for 23 years, was a key influence on his and for helping him out when he needed it. years planning and building the Marvin
career, noting that he had nothing but kind National Display. Scott’s largest influence
things to share about senior leadership 35 Years was his father who taught him to work
here. His dad always held the second hard and do the best he can the first time a
and third generation Marvin family in Dawn Searle - Loading Dock Office job is done. His advice to his coworkers is,
high regard for managing a profitable “Take pride in whatever you do!”
company and making meaningful employ- Dawn moved
ment for so many. to Warroad at the 30 Years
suggestion of her
40 Years husband, Timm, who Bruce Amsbaugh - Wood Processing
was originally from
Wayne Mitterling - Millwork the area. Her first Bruce began
Research/Legal job at Marvin was in at Marvin in Clad
Casemaster, where she worked with sash. Gliders after moving
Wayne grew up Over the years, she spent time in many from Western North
south of Roseau, different departments, and now works in Dakota in 1987. He
near the Hayes Lake the Loading Dock Office, as the Shipping is currently a parts
State Park and began Office/Data Entry Clerk. In this role, she cutter in Wood
at Marvin as a load gets to interact with people from not only Processing salvage, which he has done for
mover for the mould- her department and in the plant, but also two years. Throughout his career with the
ers in the North End. After six months from all over the country. company, Bruce has worked in just about

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every department at one time or another. to Winterseal about five years ago. applied at Marvin. He started in Tilt Turns,
and he’s also cut and assembled frames
Greg Gustafson impacted Bruce’s ca- Keith enjoys the variety that comes with and sash, worked with jamb extensions
reer in many ways. Greg took the time to his job each day. He is never tied down to and flat casing, and placed frame hard-
actively listen to Bruce and help him with one spot, and every day is different. He is ware. Currently, Steve is the boilerman for
different projects. Greg also trusted Bruce especially grateful for all the friendships he the Maintenance department and holds
to work with power tools independently has made while working at Marvin. his chief’s license. He’s worked his way
and sometimes out of sight due to Bruce’s through all the levels of boiler licenses by
consistent dedication to safety. Lori Weston - Purchasing passing the tests and logging many hours.
Lori began her
Gerald “Yogi” Koble - UCA Steve recalls a day when he was tasked
Yogi grew up in the career with Marvin as with emptying ash dumpsters on a -38
a Project Secretary degree Sunday morning. He drove a fork
small farming commu- for Engineering. She’s lift around without an enclosed cab or
nity of Balta, ND. He also worked as a heater for a few hours; let’s just say he was
started with Marvin in Senior Manufacturing glad when the job was done. Steve would
the Glassroom and Engineer and in like to thank Bennie Carlson, Phil Harder
worked there for ten Information Systems as an Analyst. In and Ron Bishop, who have all helped
years before moving addition, she’s been a Quality Improve- him along the way during his career in
to Round Tops. He worked there for ten ment Coordinator, Inventory Control the boiler house.
years as well, and is currently a lead in Manager, and a Manager in the Receiving
UCA, where he’s worked since 2007. Warehouse. Currently, she is a Materials Susan Saurdiff - Winterseal
Throughout his 30 years of employment, Representative for Purchasing and has Originally from
he’s been a lead for about 26 of them. The held the position for six years. She enjoys
people that surround him at work are like the variety of tasks in her role, working on Goodridge, MN,
a family away from home. He notes that individual and team projects. Susan moved to
teaching and learning go hand-in-hand in Grygla after she got
his position, and is a firm believer that it’s Lori’s had the opportunity to facilitate married. At that time,
impossible to over communicate. quality improvement teams and partic- Marvin was the place
ipated in much of the recognition for to be, so she applied
Yogi recalls when Susan led manager those successes. She was also a part of in 1987 and began in XL department on
meetings in the plant, and he would ask the Receiving/Warehouse department the putty line prepping sash for painting.
the tough questions that helped facilitate when they received acknowledgement for She also worked as a coordinator in the
communication across the departments. outstanding work and achievement in 5S. down draft area for five years, before
Susan personally thanked him for Lori’s advice to her coworkers comes from becoming the quality senior. One year
being the voice that shared what people a plaque she keeps at her desk: “Just for later, XL was phasing out and Susan was
were thinking. today… I’ll try to see the sunny side of any transferred to Winterseal. She worked as
situation… I’ll do whatever I can to make the department senior for one year and
Keith Cumming - Winterseal this day one of the best ever!” then became a lead person, which she’s
After growing up been doing for 20 years.
Steve Hardina - Maintenance
in East Grand Forks, Steve is originally Susan enjoys working with different
ND, Keith moved to personalities and treating each person as a
Warroad and began from Spring Park, unique individual. Some of her best mem-
at Marvin in XL on MN, but has been in ories include the “party days,” where there
the overhead line. He Lake of the Woods was one day each month that employees
was then transferred County for the last 39 would dress up, bring pot luck, and play
to Clad Gliders, followed by Magnums years. He built his own music. She remembers the laughter and
and WPPG. He took a new position in the home on 40 acres
Warehouse shortly after, and finally moved and needed full-time employment, so he Continued on page 10

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Susan Saurdiff Calvin Larsen - Truck Driver Kilamphong Kounlavong - CUCA

Continued from page 9 Calvin is originally Kilam grew up in
from Fosston, MN, Laos and moved to
how it improved everyone’s mood. Susan about two hours the United States in
has always been impressed with George south of Warroad. 1991. His first job held
Marvin and Ron Lund, who always took He worked on the at Marvin was painting
the time to make their way through the Loading Dock for in the XL department,
plant and greet employees. ten years, and since followed by positions
then has been driving truck. He enjoys in CUDH and CUCA. Kilam has been
Tom Milford - Wood Processing visiting job sites, especially those that are a frame nailer in CUCA for about eight
Beginning his off the beaten path. Being able to see years. He received the Award of Excel-
elaborate homes in unique locations keeps lence in 2008 because of his ability to
30-year service in Calvin’s job interesting and exciting. learn numerous processes quickly and
Double Hung Clad, efficiently. In his time with the company,
Tom has since worked Throughout his time at Marvin, Calvin Kilam has most enjoyed celebrating his
in an assortment of has received a safe driving award for years of service.
departments, including 18 consecutive years. He is grateful for
SDL Specials, Bows Bob Marvin who always gave Calvin the CARD OF THANKS
and Bays, and Magnums. Since 2002, he chance to try new things and prove his
has been a Machine Operator in Wood abilities. “Marvin is a great place to work,” I would like to
Processing. Tom enjoys the people he Calvin says. “Come in, do your work, and say thank you
works with and remembers one great success will follow.” to all who came
day where an event was held in which he to my 35th
got to throw a pie in his manager’s face. 25 Years anniversary with
John Olson was Tom’s first lead, who he the company.
remembers was easy to talk to, always Jason Alten - Maintenance A special thank
willing to help, and would lead by example you to Beth
through working alongside his employees. Jason grew up for making my
in Skime, MN, and cake, and to
Jeff Hamm - Displays started at Marvin in the David and Jen
Jeff grew up in Casemaster depart- for serving it all.
ment after high school. Thanks for all the
Oklee, MN and has After holding positions emails, flowers and kind words. I sincerely
worked in just a few in National Field appreciate it. You helped make it a special
different positions Service and Round Tops, Jason continued day for me.
during his time at his career in Maintenance. While working
Marvin. Originally in Round Tops, he received the Award Sincerely, Dawn Searle
in XL Sanding, then of Excellence. Currently, Jason enjoys
Painting to painting for Displays, Jeff has problem solving and being able to watch CARD OF THANKS
spent the last 20 years building booths projects progress and be successful. His
in Displays. He truly enjoys the crew he best memory in his 25 years with the Thanks to my coworkers for the retire-
works with and the assortment of things company was meeting his wife, Michelle, ment party and well wishes. During my
they build together. An added perk to his almost 16 years ago. 27 years at Marvin Windows and Doors, I
job is the different places they get to travel met many good people and can reflect on
to set up the displays. Jason encourages his coworkers pleasant memories.
to defend what they know is best for
10 CROSS GRAIN – June 2017 the company and its customers. He is Alice Spenst
particularly fond of Paul Marvin’s current
message: “Win, Grow, Think Differently.”

Behind the Scenes:
CBS Sunday Morning

The weekly television program CBS Sunday Morning filmed at Marvin Windows and
Doors’ Warroad headquarters for a segment telling the story of what makes Marvin
and the Warroad community in which it thrives so unique.

Check out this behind the scenes look from filming that took place in May! When the
time comes, we’ll be sure to communicate the on-air feature date with all employees.

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RETIREMENTS

Ron Lund Ron sincerely enjoys his job working Ron and his wife Joanne have three
Manufacturing Administration with people and helping them be success- children: Tom (Annie), Patrick (Sarah), and
ful in their roles. Over the years, Ron has Beth (Aaron) Ulvin, and eight grandchil-
After 45 years of dedicated service gathered many fond memories, “It’s hard dren: Saige, Ryan, Conner, Kara, Anna,
to Marvin Windows and Doors, Ron is to pick just one,” he said, “but visiting with Leva, Evie, and Josie. In retirement, Joanne
retiring. Ron first started working part-time Bill Marvin as he walked through the plant and Ron are looking forward to spending
for Marvin when he was in high school, in the evenings is one that truly stands time with family and friends. Ron will also
shoveling shavings off the roof. When he out in my mind.” Various Marvin family be busy with farming and other hobbies
began full-time, he worked in Single Hung, members have thanked Ron personally like hunting, fishing, and the occasion-
and eventually became a leadperson in for his contributions and commitment al round of golf.
Single Hung and then Casement. He’s to the company.
also held supervisor positions in Double CARD OF THANKS
Hung and Casemaster. Ron became the Both his dad and Bill Marvin have
Assistant Plant Manager on Shift 1 in the inspired Ron throughout his career. He Ron and I would like to thank all “Our
early 1980s, and currently he is the Plant notes, “My dad, Clarence Lund, cared People at Marvin” for your well wishes
Manager – Assembly. about people. He was kind to others and as we retire. We will enter into the next
chapter of our life together as we farm full
Joanne and Ron Lund taught me that life is time (Ron’s passion). We hope to spend
what you make it. Bill more time with our family and friends,
gave me opportunities enjoying ourselves along the way.
that I’m very thankful
for, and the company You have been so wonderful; we are in
has been good to your gratitude because you allowed us to
me.” As Ron’s career be a part of your work and personal lives.
with Marvin comes to Everyone has been so supportive. We
a close, he offers the would not have had our success at Marvin
following advice to without your dedication and hard work.
employees, “Work hard
and respect the people Sincerely, Ron & Joanne Lund
that work with you.”

Vieng Phothirath positive attitude and reliability that
Wood Processing helped the department’s workload
flow smoothly and made him such a
Vieng came to America from Laos great employee. Vieng’s advice to his
in 1981. When he began at Marvin coworkers is to keep busy!
he worked in the Glass Room. Now,
Vieng is retiring from his position Wally Simmons, Vieng Phothirath, and Steve Braun Vieng’s girlfriend is also retiring
in Machining in Wood Processing. and their family includes three
He enjoyed his job because of the children and four grandchildren. He
simplicity of the tasks and how easy it plans to fish, pick mushrooms, and be
was to work alongside his managers outdoors, but warns that if he gets too
and coworkers. Vieng looks up to his bored with retirement he will come
managers who have encouraged him, back to Marvin!
but his managers say that it was his

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Neil Steinhauer - Truck Garage has been getting Frank Marvin, Neil Steinhauer and Jimmy Dybedahl
Christmas trees
Neil grew up just north of Thief River from Neil for over
Falls and moved to the Swift area to live on 40 years, and he’s
his grandparents’ farm. When he started always been good
at Marvin, he worked in the Glassroom to him. George,
for about a year before becoming a truck Susan, and Bob
driver. Over his 32 years of employment, have also left
he’s also worked in Double Hung Sash, lasting impressions
SDLs, Bows and Bays, Round Tops, with Neil for their
and the Loading Dock. He currently humbleness and
works in trailer maintenance at the Truck kindness to others.
Garage, where he’s been for 13 years.
In recognition for his work in Round Neil does have some advice for his Neil and his wife Cindy have four chil-
Tops, he received an Employee of the coworkers at the Truck Garage, noting dren: Chris, Heather, Adam, and Charlie,
Month award in 1997. jokingly, “Be on your best behavior, and four grandchildren. In retirement, he’ll
because I will be back to visit!” be busy farming and he also plans make a
Neil credits members of the third-gen- few updates to his home.
eration Marvin family for being key
influences during his career. Frank Marvin

Marilyn Pomplun - Tilt-Pac been enjoyable for Marilyn because she Marilyn has three children: Renee
enjoys keeping busy. In the late 1980s, (Jake) Fox, Brenda (Rex) Nieman, and
Marilyn first took a job at Marvin in Marilyn was awarded with Employee of Annie (Tom) Lund and eight grand-
the 1970s in Winterseal, but took some the Month. She has made so many great children. She enjoys running with the
time off from work to be with her family at memories during the years, but her best grandchildren. When she gets the chance,
home. She returned in 1986 to Double memories are of the incredible friendships Marilyn enjoys keeping busy with garden-
Hung glazing then move to Tilt-Pac she has created. ing and camping.
where she has spent the last 31 years.
Dispatching for the various areas has

CARD OF THANKS

I would like to thank everyone who
attended my big retirement party. I also
had a nice visit with Frank Marvin. Thank
you to all my coworkers in WUDH and Tilt
Pac for the great potluck and all the lovely
gifts I received.

I will miss you all. Again, thank you.
Marilyn Pomplun

Frank Marvin and Marilyn Pomplun

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Healics Results — Warroad 2017

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B e n e f i t s & We l l n e s s

HEALTHSTAT ONSITE FITNESS CLASSES
LUNCH & LEARN 6 Week Series Begins June 6

Topics: Tuesdays
Stretching and Safety
BODY CHISEL | 5:20pm | COB
Thursday, June 1 YOGA | 6:05pm | COB

11-11:30am | Bldg 7 Lunch Rm Wednesdays
5:30-5:50pm | Bldg 7 Lunch Rm
FUSION | 5:30pm | COB
Thursday, June 15 There will be no class July 4 or 5

11-11:30am | COB Cost
5:30-5:50pm | Round Tops Lunch Rm Drop-ins: $8.00
1 class per week: $45.00
FREEDOM Try your first class for FREE!
FROM SMOKING
7 Week Class Begins June 7 DIABETES EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Wednesdays
2:15-3:15pm in HR Access to $1500 worth of tools and
resources at no cost!
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Save the Date: their participation waiver is signed by a LITTLE CHIPS
Yellow Rose parent or guardian. To be eligible for door
5K Walk/Run prizes, they must pre-register and pay the March 6
entry fee. Participants using wheelchairs, Alex & Tammi Keophet
strollers, wagons or roller blades are Xyler Kamee
ineligible for medals. Alex/Round Tops
March 21
The Fourteenth Annual Yellow Rose 5K Proceeds will go to the Sunshine Hospi- John & Melissa Franzen
Walk/Run will be held Saturday, August 12. tality Home which will be located in Grand Autumn Raelynn
The race begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Forks, North Dakota just north of Sertoma John/Maintenance
park shelters at The Point in Warroad. Park and within walking distance of Altru’s March 27
Main Campus. It will serve families and Megan Anderson & Andrew Lykken
The registration fee is $15 on or before patients of all ages, all medical needs, Jaxon James Lykken
August 4 and includes a t-shirt. After and all health care providers traveling for Megan/Winterseal
August 4, the fee will be $20. For those medical care at a no or low cost option. May 8
who do not want a t-shirt, the fee is $10. Casey & Chassidy Anderson
The fee includes post-race refreshments, For more information, or if you are Camreigh Lynn
prizes for overall 1st place female and male, interested in volunteering, please contact Casey/URC
and medals in each division. New this year: Karen Hontvet at ext. 4334. Chassidy/URC
only those who pre-register will be eligible
for door prizes, and a 70 and older age
division for male and female participants
has been added.

Children ages 5 and under are wel-
come to register at no charge provided

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