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iber rile barrels in Columbia Falls, more diicult. For the most professional destrian and cycling trail.
BNSF RAILWAY FOUNDATION
composite components for irearms, GIVES GRANT TO MUSEUM AT of dealerships, however, these tasks have NONPROFITS BENEFIT FROM
match-grade steel barrels, and com- CENTRAL SCHOOL
not only become second nature, they are SUPPORT FROM PARK SIDE
plete rile systems announced that it has The Burlington Northern Santa Fe irmly integrated in the business’ day-
reached an agreement to acquire Day- to-day operations.”
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
ton, Ohio-based Performance Polymer Railway Foundation has granted $3,000 Jesco Marine and Power Sports was Ravenwood, Nourish the Flathead,
Solutions (P2SI), a producer of novel to the Museum at Central School in sup- picked nationally among thousands of and Habitat for Humanity were the ben-
next-generation materials.
port of the museum’s new History of the dealerships as one of 50 standout busi- eiciaries of Park Side Federal Credit
P2SI’s world-leading product port- Flathead Valley exhibition. BNSF’s Matt nesses. Jesco is the valley’s premier Po- Union’s “iPay2Give” loan program. Be-
Jones presented the check to museum yond the beneits each organization will
folio includes proprietary, high-perfor- director Gil Jordan.
laris, CAN AM, Ski Doo, Sea Doo and receive in the form of inancial support
mance resins, state-of-the-art struc- “We’re very grateful,” said Jordan, Marine Dealership.
(each will receive $6,000), as a group of
tural prepregs and high durability ad- In business since 1984, Jesco is
hesive materials. The company provides “and pleased to be partnering with proud to be among the top dealerships in nonproit leaders we were very inspired
enabling composite material solutions BNSF. The BNSF Railway Foundation the nation. As Marketing Manager Lau- by the thoughtful way in which Park
and develops manufacturing processes has an outstanding, and very deserved ren Bradley states, “Jesco experienced Side brought us together and created
for customers in the aerospace, defense, reputation for contributing to, and sup- extensive growth in the past three years; time for us to get to know one another
porting, community service eforts in through meetings and events through-
and consumer products industries as the areas in which BNSF operates. The between purchasing a dealership, build- out the program season.
well as actively engaging in exploratory Railroad is a good neighbor, and very ing a new facility and tripling our staf. As a result, we decided to strengthen
research.
generous community contributor.”
We feel as though we’ve truly made cus- the new relationships by creating some
Combining P2SI’s novel aerospace tomer service a priority within our sales
materials, design concepts, and manu- The Museum at Central School fea- and service departments, and are hum- partnership initiatives that will help us
facturing methodologies with Proof Re- tures exhibitions and displays that il- bled at the national recognition.”
leverage our own strengths as organiza-
search’s elite weapons systems and com- luminate local history. The recently To ind out more about Jesco, visit tions to beneit the others as well as uti-
ponents creates a powerful platform opened History of the Flathead Valley www.jescoboatcenter.com.
lizing some of the funding from the loan
exhibition is the most ambitious and program. In our collective years of non-
capable of launching a new class of prod- professional exhibition created in the WOODS PROMOTED TO proit work, this was one of the most ef-
ucts for both the defense industry and museum’s 15 years of operation.
MANAGER AT JCCS
fective and authentic community part-
commercial markets.
The museum is located at 124 Second The Montana-based accounting irm nership experiences to date. Below are
WHITEFISH ROTARY’S ‘MAGIC Ave. E. in Kalispell.
of Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Ste- the emerging initiatives that the three
OF CHRISTMAS’ PROGRAM vens, P.C. (JCCS) is proud to announce partners are developing:
NEEDS YOU
LARRY PARSONS TO SERVE ON that Craig Woods, CPA, has been pro- 1. Create a garden program for Habi-
The “Magic of Christmas” program KUBOTA’S NATIONAL DEALER moted to manager.
tat homes in partnership with Nourish
to help children in need during the holi- ADVISORY BOARD
Craig graduated from Montana State the Flathead.
days enters its 33rd year in Whiteish, Larry Parsons of Parsons Tractor University, Bozeman, where he received 2. Create a scholarship fund for Hab-
sponsored by the Rotary Club of White- and Implement Co., in Kalispell has a Bachelor of Science in Business.
itat kids/families to attend Ravenwood

ish.
been elected to represent the Western He works in the Flathead Valley programs using earmarked funds from
“This home grown program to share Division and serve on the 2013 National branch in Kalispell and his primary area the Parkside contribution.
with those less fortunate than ourselves Dealer Advisory Board for Kubota Trac- of focus within the irm is taxations of 3. Nourish the Flathead can help pro-
has illed both stockings and hearts over tor Corporation. Comprised of eight individuals and businesses, corpora- vide local food for Ravenwood camps.
many years,” says Sue Carstens, the pro- members representing all regions of the tions, partnerships, LLCs, trusts and 4. Habitat will provide consulting for
gram chair. “Countless hours have been U.S., this board is a critical link in the estates. You can reach Craig at 406-755- Ravenwood and Nourish the Flathead
donated by our club members and Com- dealer-manufacturer relationship with 3681 or [email protected].
on any sustainable/energy eiciency
munity members to help Whiteish area Kubota.
Founded in 1946, JCCS is a full-ser- building projects as needed.

children over these many years. With “Kubota’s edge in the marketplace is vice accounting and business consult-
the state of the economy, we are expect- clearly deined by the company’s prod- ing services irm with oices in Boze- PLUM CREEK GRANT WILL
ing even more requests than in past uct availability and excellent distribu- man, Great Falls, Hamilton, Helena, Ka- MAKE IV STARTS EASIER
years.”
tion system, backed by unparalleled lispell, Missoula and Whiteish.
Finding a vein is not always easy
Rotary’s “Magic of Christmas” is support, parts and service,” says Larry when a healthcare professional has to
made possible by people, businesses and Parsons, president and owner at Parsons GRAHAM JOINS DEAN & draw blood for testing or insert an IV for
groups who adopt families, then shop for Tractor and Implement Co.
LEININGER
infusion of luids or medications. Now

the children in that family. Once the gifts Each year, Kubota Dealer Adviso- David Graham has joined the team a $3,000 grant from Plum Creek Foun-
are purchased, wrapped and tagged, ry Board members are elected by their of real estate professionals at Dean & dation will help St. Luke Community
they are delivered during normal work- peers in their respective regional divi- Leininger of Kalispell. A resident of the Healthcare in Ronan purchase state-of-
ing hours to Park Side Credit Union or sions to serve for a two-year term. Kubo- Flathead Valley since 1973, David be- the-art technology that will make these
the Whiteish Credit Union, both locat- ta’s senior leadership team works closely came a Realtor in 1997. In his irst year diicult “sticks” easier.
ed in Whiteish. The gifts are due Dec. with National Dealer Advisory Board of business, he was named Rookie of the The AccuVein AV400 Vein Illumi-
16. Rotarians deliver them anonymously members to maintain a direct line of Year by the Northwest Montana Asso- nator is a revolutionary device that can
on Christmas Eve Morning.
communication with its 1,100-strong ciation of Realtors. Since that time he help locate veins for medical procedures

Anyone wishing to adopt a family dealer network in order to gain a thor- has received numerous awards, includ- by using infrared detection and light
can do so at Cenex Zip Trip, across from ough understanding of Kubota dealers’ ing Top Salesman of the Year, national projection technology. The lightweight,
Safeway, in Whiteish. Rotary will also and customers’ needs across the coun- President’s Circle Award, and Presi- non-invasive device helps laboratory
have a table in front of Imagination Sta- try.
dent’s Elite Award for being in the top 5 technicians, nurses and surgical person-
tion at the Whiteish Winter Stroll on percent of all Realtors in the nation.
nel “see” a patient’s veins by projecting a
Dec. 13 with families for adoption.
JESCO NAMED A “map” of the patient’s veins.
If you have questions about how you, POWERSPORT’S BUSINESS BNSF GIVES TO GATEWAY TO “What a diference for the patients

your business or family can get involved, MAGAZINE’S POWER 50 GLACIER TRAIL
and staf if a lab draw or IV start in a dif-
please speak to any member of the Ro- DEALERSHIPS
Gateway to Glacier Trail recently re- icult situation can be reduced to one
tary Club of Whiteish, or contact Sue The Power Sports Business Maga- ceived a $10,000 BNSF Railway Foun- quick and easy venipuncture” says St.
Carstens ([email protected] or zine’s Power 50 Program recognizes dation Grant. It was presented by Matt Luke Community Healthcare Founda-
270-2760). Tax deductible donations that “managing a power sports dealer- Jones from Bozeman. The mission of tion Director Gayle Wilhelm.
may be sent to: Whiteish Rotary Chari- ship to high levels of customer service, this trail group is to develop a trail from
table Fund, Inc., PO Box 5583, White- sales and proits, is no easy task, espe- Columbia Falls to West Glacier. It has PROOF RESEARCH ACQUIRES
ish, MT 59937.
cially in today’s market. Simultaneous- been working since 2010 to raise local MANUFACTURER OF ADVANCED

ly creating an atmosphere that exceeds funds for this dream of connecting the ENGINEERED MATERIALS
high consumer expectations can be even
valley to the park with a separated pe-
PROOF Research, maker of carbon