Jackson County Pilot

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
Jackson County
2013
We’re all instrumental
in defining Jackson County’s economy.
Progress 2013 is a special business edition of the
Page 2 • Progress • Thursday, August 15, 2013
Quality, honesty keep Schultz’s Village Green a gathering place for great ideas
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I-90 customers coming back
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The shop is open 8 a.m.
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uality workmanship and courteous service backed
by an honest approach to
doing business has kept
local folks coming back to
Schultz’s I-90 Auto Repair
in Jackson for close to a
half-century.
“I’ve been working on
vehicles for the same people
for the last four decades,”
said 43-year auto repair
veteran Dan Schultz. “And
some were bringing their
cars to us when Dad was
doing it.”
That would be music to
the ears of Ken Schultz, who
founded the business back
in 1960 and made sure to
instill in his son the importance of treating customers
like family.
“Dan learned from his
dad the right way to do
things and how to treat people right,” said wife Darcey,
who staffs the interstate-side
shop office. “It’s earned us
trust from our customers
and lifelong loyalty.”
Not to mention a friendly
smile or two around town.
“It’s very rewarding to be
downtown or around somewhere and have a customer
come up and thank us for
our work,” Dan Schultz said.
“It makes us feel like we’re
really making a difference.”
Schultz’s I-90 Auto Repair specializes in automotive mechanical repair on
all makes and models of
cars and light trucks, skills
Dan began learning in the
shop when he was just 12
years old. Likewise, son
Matt joined Dan in the shop
right around that age, and
has developed into a top-ofthe-line auto mechanic in his
own right.
“We are a family-run business that works hard to treat
everybody as honestly and
courteously as we can and
provide the best service
we can,” Dan Schultz said.
“That’s what we stand for.”
Schultz’s I-90 Auto
Repair
Dan Schultz, owner
1031 Highway 71 N.
Jackson
(507) 847-4570
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house of Lakefield
is a unique, full-service
flower shop and greenhouse — a gathering place
for great ideas where fresh
flowers, lush foliage and
creativity come together.
Village Green delivers
roses, fresh floral bouquets,
blooming and green plants
and permanent floral arrangements locally. As a
member of Teleflora Wire
Service, Village Green is
able to send orders to other
cities across the country or
abroad. As a family-owned and
-operated business for the
past 23 years, Village Green
takes delicate and individ-
highest level of quality and
service. Professional designers create everything from
fresh floral bouquets to
permanent floral bouquets
and wreaths custom-made
to specific colors and style. Each year, Village Green
Florist and Greenhouse
owners Randy and Donna
Hendrickson grow hundreds of geraniums, a large
variety of petunias, a huge
selection of other annual
blooming plants, outdoor
hanging baskets and patio
pots, as well as a tremendous selection of vegetable
plants, in their greenhouse.
They also grow lush green
and blooming plants year-
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Lakefield, Jackson, Okabena, Heron Lake, Windom
and surrounding rural areas, with same-day delivery
if ordered by 10 a.m.
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301 Third St. W.
Lakefield
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Thursday, August 15, 2013 • Progress • Page 3
Hi-Lo’s weekly business lunch delivery grows in popularity Bull Market Realty offers fresh approach to real estate
T
he popularity of the
Hi-Lo Club’s weekly business lunch
delivery service continues
to grow.
And grow.
“It has really taken off,”
said Nadine Malchow, who
owns and operates the popular dining destination on
Lakefield’s south edge with
husband Syd.
“Word of mouth has
spread, and people got talking about how we’ve taken
our salads a step above,”
said Syd. “It has just ballooned.”
Counting just a handful of businesses as weekly
delivery clients a year ago,
the Hi-Lo Club today delivers freshly made salads
to dozens of businesses in
Lakefield and Jackson —
Wednesdays in Lakefield,
Hi-Lo Club
Syd and Nadine
Malchow, owners
80626 Highway 86
Lakefield
(507) 662-5992
Thursdays in Jackson — and
often several departments
within single businesses.
The Malchows ensure the
entire process is deliciously
simple: Businesses are contacted weekly and informed
which of the Hi-Lo’s signature salads is being planned,
the order is placed the afternoon prior to delivery and
the fresh-made salads are
delivered right to the business in time for lunch.
“It’s quick and convenient,” Nadine said.
Featured on the weekly business lunch delivery
menu is a rotation of some
of the Hi-Lo Club’s most
delectable salads, including
the Southwest Fiesta Salad,
Blackberry Feta Salad, Oriental Peapod Salad and
Strawberry Spinach Salad.
Recent additions include a
signature Taco Salad with
freshly ground seasoned
beef, black olives, cheddar
cheese, salsa and sour cream
on crisp iceberg lettuce,
as well as a Chef’s Salad,
featuring sliced deli ham
and turkey, cheddar cheese,
hard-boiled egg and choice
of dressing.
“Our selections are influenced by the seasons, and all
our salads are prepared with
the freshest ingredients immediately prior to delivery,”
Nadine said. “It’s just another way people can enjoy
our food, and that’s what it’s
all about.”
In a way, Nadine said,
the weekly business lunch
delivery service is an extension of the Hi-Lo Club’s 24year catering service, which
is known far and wide for
the finest in food at weddings, anniversary parties,
reunions, funerals and business functions.
“Through the years, we
have recognized the needs
of the communities we serve
have changed,” Nadine said.
“Some time ago, we added
a catering drop-off service,
which has been especially
popular for funerals. Our
business lunch delivery service is another way we can
answer the changing demands of our customers.”
While the Malchows understand the necessity of
change, they also realize
the value of sticking with
what works. Accordingly,
many traditional dining
opportunities offered by
the Hi-Lo Club over its 67
years remain stalwarts of
the weekly lineup, including the Monday night fish
special, the Tuesday night
chicken special, the Friday
night seafood buffet and the
Sunday noon brunch buffet.
“Served from 10:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m., the buffet features breakfast items, salad
bar, dinner entrees — including choice of six meats
— potato and desserts,”
Nadine said. “It’s the largest brunch buffet in the area
and a great value.”
Other nightly specials include Wednesday night allyou-can-eat ribs, Thursday
night broasted chicken and
Alaskan walleye buffet and
Saturday prime rib buffet.
The dining room is open
nightly at 5, with full menu
and nightly specials available.
Businesses interested
in the Hi-Lo Club’s weekly
delivered lunch program
can contact Syd or Nadine
at (507) 662-5992 or email
them at hiloclub@hiloclub.
com.
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ull Market Realty
in Jackson prides
itself on its unique
and fresh approach to marketing and selling homes.
“We don’t sell like everyone else,” said broker Scott
Bahr. “We don’t do things
the way they’ve always been
done. We take an approach
that allows us to stand out in
the crowd, and more quickly
and effectively get your deal
done.”
That no-nonsense mentality has allowed Bull Market
Realty to establish itself as
one of Jackson County’s top
stops for the buying and selling of real estate since opening its doors eight years ago.
One way in which Bull
Market Realty separates
itself from the crowd is assistance at every point in
the home-buying or homeselling process.
“We are there for you
market, knows the people
and knows the business, and
each is willing to work hard
for buyers, sellers and those
looking to relocate. In fact,
the three pride themselves
on working long hours on
behalf of their clients, always
with an eye toward urgency,
excitement and quality.
That’s just part of Bull
Market Realty’s core mission, Bahr said: “To always
focus on fulfilling the goals
and objectives of our buyers
and sellers.”
Bahr said Bull Market
shares its listings immediately with all other agencies in
town, a step that guarantees
immediate and maximum
exposure.
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803 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 847-2855
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Cell: 841-1827
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Heser Auto and Detailing expansion doubles size of current shop
A
recent expansion
at Heser Auto
and Detailing in
Jackson has effectively doubled the size of the shop.
The expansion was in
response to growth — both
of the machines Heser Auto
and Detailing services and
of the business itself.
“When we built our shop
eight years ago, we had
no idea the farm economy would take off like it
has,” said owner Jeff Heser.
“That, and the fact machines
— especially combines —
are getting so big, required
our facilities to grow.”
Heser installed a 24-foot-
high door on the west side
of the shop and built out to
the east, moving the existing 14-foot double doors to
the south.
“The big door accommodates grain bins on top
of the combines and the
extra space was needed
to get more machines in,”
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every step of the way —
through prospecting, listing,
inspections, even financing,”
Bahr said. “We’re ready to
help.”
Bahr is joined at Bull
Market Realty by sales manager Don Wachal and agent
Angie Rogotzke.
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Heser said. “Now we have a
shop we can park two semi
tractors and trailers in side
by side.”
Heser encourages those
interested in detailing work
to call in advance for an appointment.
In addition to the booming detailing business,
wholesale auto sales also
continue to be strong, Heser said.
“We work hard to maintain a good inventory,” he
said, “but if there’s something we don’t have on the
lot, we encourage people
to sit down and talk with us
and, more often than not,
we’ll be able to find what
they’re looking for.”
Heser Auto and
Detailing
Jeff and Deb Heser,
owners
206 Fourth St.
Jackson
(507) 847-5582
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Southwest Minnesota Broadband
Services marks a year of progress
I
t has been a year of
progress at Southwest
Minnesota Broadband Services (SMBS).
Municipally owned by
the eight participating communities of Bingham Lake,
Brewster, Heron Lake,
Jackson, Lakefield, Okabena, Round Lake and
Wilder, SMBS has seen an
increase in the past year
from 1,098 customers to
2,521.
We are in our second year
of business and our revenue
has grown by more than
$100,000 per month since
last year. Installation of
telephone, Internet and cable TV services continue at
residences, multiple dwelling units and businesses.
SMBS was recently
featured nationally as a
“USDA Rural Develop-
ment Program Success Story: Broadband Initiatives
Program.”
Our success is not without challenges though:
• We still have areas unserved by broadband. Our
fiber network route includes
communities and areas in
Cottonwood, Jackson and
Nobles counties. Only those
on the route were given the
opportunity for a fiber connection as outlined in our
U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Stimulus
Grant. There are wireless
options for these residents,
but it is not as fast or as reliable as fiber. Since offering
free drops to communities,
people have moved, businesses created and new
houses have been built. If
the previous homeowner
or business owner did not
sign up for fiber, there is not
a fiber drop. Grant funds
have been exhausted and
SMBS does not have the
capital dollars necessary to
bury fiber to each of these
homes. Those determined
to have fiber can pay $2
per foot from the nearest
SMBS pedestal to have fiber installed. We currently
have a list of people interested and we will be digging
again soon.
• While fiber optic cable
is the fastest and most reliable way to carry information, we still rely on
receiving some television
transmissions through the
air. Known as “off-airs,”
many factors affect our ability to receive good signals at
our towers from both the
Twin Cities and Sioux Falls,
S.D. These same issues
would have affected the
old Lakefield and Jackson
cable systems as well. We
have started to build a fiber
optic transport link to both
the Twin Cities and near
the Sioux Falls transmission
areas. This will allow us to
receive the HD version of
this content and not depend
on the transmission towers.
• Fiber is converted to
telephone, Internet and
cable TV by using an Optical Network Terminal
(ONT). Southwest Broadband is contracted with the
industry leader in ONTs —
Calix. Individual ONTs have
failed, causing services to be
completely interrupted at a
residence. Service is quickly
reinstated by re-setting the
ONT. There is no pattern to
our ONT failures; we have
gone weeks without a single
ONT failure and then the
issue pops up for reasons
unknown. Engineers have
been flown in from all over
the country to try and figure
out why we are having issues
with our ONT’s. Calix is trying to replicate the failures
in their labs to try and find a
solution, including replicating our temperatures and
humidity. A full 98 percent
of our customers will never
know that we have had issues with ONTs, but for the
2 percent that have been
affected, we know that this
is not acceptable. Please
be assured that SMBS and
Calix will not rest until this
issue is resolved.
pressed with our vendor for
set-top boxes and DVRs.
Solutions to problems are
generally as simple as resetting the box, but we feel it
happens more often than it
should. As time and dollars
allow, we will be looking at
the possibility of changing
vendors.
munications company, our
purpose is not recognition,
but rather providing the
best possible service at the
lowest possible price to
continue to spur the economic growth of our rural
communities. We thank
you for your patronage and
patience as we continue to
progress, grow and conquer
challenges.
If you have any questions
about Southwest Minnesota
Broadband Services, you
can stop by our office at 110
S. Highway 86, Lakefield,
contact us at (507) 6627000, visit our website at
mysmbs.com or contact
your local board representative:
Southwest Minnesota
Broadband has received
much recognition in the
past year for its progress,
including a visit from representatives of the U.S.
Government Accountability
Office from Washington,
D.C. They asked us questions to be used as part of
a national broadband “best
practices” in implementing
other fiber-to-the-home
• Bingham Lake: Darprojects across the country. ren Kalvig or Carol Goe• SMBS is not overly im- As a locally owned telecom- man
• Heron Lake: John Hay
or Roger Fitzhenry
• Jackson: Ken Temple
or Donnie Schoenrock
• Lakefield: Darrell Nissen or Joe Sherack
• Round Lake: Keith
Stubbe or Kurt Lintelman
Southwest
Minnesota
Broadband Services
Dan Olsen, general
manager
110 S. Highway 86
Lakefield
(507) 662-7000
Southwest Minnesota Broadband Services staff members include Naomi Pederson (from left), Mary Blount, Bonnie Vrchota, Lee Untiedt, Ben Byam, Steve Jenson, Travis Thies and Curt Egeland. Missing: General Manager Dan Olsen.
Blandin broadband grants: Putting our technology to use
An investment of
more than $13 million
in federal and local
dollars has been put
into building our fiber
network. Now it’s time
to harness our cuttingedge technology and
make it work for us.
The Blandin
Foundation’s vision is,
“to help build healthy
rural Minnesota
communities grounded
in strong economies.”
Blandin has been a
strong supporter of
Southwest Minnesota
Broadband Services
even before the first
shovel hit the ground
— the organization
funded the initial
feasibility study as part
of the Federal Stimulus
Grant process.
Leaders in our
communities have
come together to
identify and implement
plans for broadband
adoption across the
region. Nearly $50,000
in grant funds has been
received in the first
round of grants for our
broadband initiatives.
Funded projects
include:
• Online Presence for
All: Provide educational
opportunities,
assistance and ongoing
support for businesses,
nonprofit organizations,
recreational resources
and government
entities to develop
a deliberate and
comprehensive social
media presence. A
team of Hot Spot Hot
Shots will provide
and facilitate learning
opportunities, support
recipients in creating
their online presence
and follow up with the
progress.
• Social Media
Breakfasts: Sustain
the educational effort
and dialogue that is
being brought to the
region around Internetbased marketing
through Social Media
Breakfasts, leading to
better customer service
and more profitable
businesses.
• iPads for
Intergenerational Use:
Sanford Jackson will
provide patients and
their families’ access to
mobile technologies
that will improve
• Wi-Fi for Everyone:
Identify and develop
their ability to obtain
a variety of health
local Wi-Fi Hot Spots
care information
in the member
communities. SMBS
about illnesses and
would install necessary treatments. The hospital
will also use the devices
equipment to provide
sufficient bandwidth for in pain management,
especially with younger
training and ongoing
use by public.
children.
• PCs for People: As
a Blandin Broadband
Community, we will
have the opportunity
to participate in the PCs
for People program. PCs
for People is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit corporation in
St. Paul that refurbishes
computers donated
by local businesses
and individuals, and
distributes them to
those in need.
• 6090 Technology
Corridor: Identified by
Highways 60 and 90,
our region is ahead of
the curve in having
broadband available.
We are working on a
marketing plan for the
retention and attraction
of businesses, including
teleworkers. Broadband
availability is not
the only part of an
economic development
program, but it is a very
important part.
New Edward Jones advisor here to serve Hometown Realty busy and Kat’s adds weekly specials, new menu items
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ackson County’s new
Edward Jones financial advisor prides
herself on providing sound,
researched and individually customized advice to
her clients — whoever they
might be.
“That’s what I enjoy
most,” said Rosanne Owens, who started with Edward Jones last fall and
moved into her new office
on Jackson’s Main Street
this past spring. “I’m here
to offer customized advice
to my clients, regardless of
income or financial situation, tailored to their goals.”
The first step is a friendly
chat.
“I sit down with people
and talk,” Owens said. “I’ll
ask some questions and
together we’ll figure out
what goals we want to accomplish. From that point,
it’s my job to offer advice on
how to get there.”
To do that, Owens draws
on her studies in finance,
knowledge of the market
and other investment options and rich and diverse
experience in research,
portfolio management and
financial advising.
Owens is joined in her
Jackson office by newly
hired administrative assistant Ann Comer.
“Ann has a genuine interest in people,” Owens said.
“She is a great addition to
our team.”
And Owens has already
proven a great addition to
the community.
“I really think it’s important to be involved,” she
said. “This is not just the
place where I do business;
it’s where I live. I have a
vested interest in the community and I’m here to
serve however I can.”
Edward Jones
Rosanne Owens,
financial advisor
114 Second St.
Jackson
847-3333
www.edwardjones.com
Rosanne M Owens
Financial Advisor
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114 2nd Street
Jackson, MN 56143
507-847-3333
www.edwardjones.com
Financial Solutions with
a Smile and a Handshake
growing since 2012 opening
H
ometown Realty
of Jackson County
LLC opened its
doors Nov. 1, 2012, with coowners Deb Buschena and
Jo Schneekloth.
The company has been
busy and growing since.
Deb and Jo were joined by
longtime real estate agents
and friends Sharon Anderson and Rita Fransen, and
this summer added agent
Rob Arp to the sales staff.
Hometown Realty is the
newest Jackson real estate
office, but has an impressive
60-plus years of combined
real estate sales experience
to assist anyone seeking
experienced, professional
help in buying or selling in
the Jackson and surrounding
communities.
Hometown’s sales staff
realizes buying and selling
real estate can be very exciting, happy, demanding and
sometimes stressful, and that
is why they have adopted the
motto: “If you have a real
estate dream, we have the
real estate team.”
The staff at Hometown
Realty works hard on being
knowledgeable about interest rates, they meet with
lenders about changes in
the different types of loan
programs available, they talk
with appraisers to educate
themselves on the issues that
may arise with the different
governmental loan programs
and the owners that are listed with Hometown Realty
can be assured potential buyers they bring through are
initially “pre-qualified” for
their home, as they realize
how valuable time is.
Deb, Jo, Sharon and Rob
are missing their friend and
business associate Rita Fransen as she is out on medical
leave, but are anxious for the
day she can rejoin them.
Hometown Realty of
Jackson County, LLC
Deb Buschena and Jo
Schneekloth, co-owners
and brokers
212 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 849-7700
A
fter successfully
transitioning from
a mobile food
trailer to a lunchtime storefront in 2010 and adding
evening hours and a dinner
menu two years later, Kat’s
Hog Heaven in downtown
Jackson recently took the
next step: Weekly specials.
“The first thing anybody
asks when they sit down is,
‘What’s the special?’” said
Bill Stephan, who owns the
Main Street eatery with his
wife, Kat, head cook and the
establishment’s namesake.
“Now we’ll be able to tell
them.”
The bulk will have a German flare, a nod to Kat’s
homeland and the food with
which she grew up. Quickly
emerging as a favorite is a
savory pork roast, sauer-
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“Estate planning has become so important,” said
agent Paul Graupmann,
“especially with the explosion in the value of farmland
and more farmers reaching
an age when they’re thinking about passing the farm
or assets onto the next generation.”
There should be three
members of every estate
planning team, Graupmann
said — an accountant, an
attorney and an insurance
agent.
“Our role is identifying
the proper size and type
of life insurance, when it is
appropriate to meeting the
plan’s goals,” he said.
This is especially important for situations involving
partnerships or multiple
heirs, Graupmann said.
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Chamber of
Commerce
Sharon Henning,
director
114 Third St., Suite B
Jackson
(507) 847-3867
with Social Media Breakfast: Rural Connection to
offer members access to a
series of social media forums and training sessions
geared toward how to grow
business via the Web. The
breakfasts, scheduled to
resume in September, take
place the third Friday of
each month in Lakefield.
The chamber also took
the initiative in hosting a
variety of other educational
training opportunities, such
as the Facebook 101 training this past spring. Additional training and educational opportunities are
planned in coming months.
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Henning Rental adds to inventory, beefs up website
A
s Henning Rental
of Jackson continues to add to its
already-extensive inventory
of items available for rent, it
is also beefing up its highlytrafficked website.
“Our website, henningrental.com, is a good place
for people to see what we
have, read up on specs,
see photos or even access
Sharon Anderson, Rob Arp,
video of how to operate
Deb Buschena – Broker, Jo Schneekloth – Broker the items,” said Carol Henning, co-owner of Henning
www.hometownrealtyjackson.com
Rental with husband Bill.
“People like to do their own
research,” Bill said, “and our
212 3rd Street
site allows them to do that.”
Jackson, MN
Those who visit the site
(507) 849-7700
will notice several additions
to the inventory of tools,
Hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. nights and weekends by appointment
trailers, skid steer loaders,
insurance policy options tai- now, giving them time to excavators, aerial lift equiplored to fit any situation and evaluate and adjust their
all backed by the power of plan as time goes on. The
the $65 billion company that same goes for long-term
is State Farm Insurance.
care insurance.
Graupmann said the time
“The most critical time to
for people to start thinking get a plan in place,” he said,
about estate planning is “is before you need it.”
ment and party items available for rent.
“We added a walk-behind
stump grinder after this
past spring’s ice storms,”
Bill said. “We had a lot of
people asking for one, so we
responded.”
Also added recently is a
concrete grinder.
“It’s for uneven cement
— to eliminate trip hazards
or just smooth out floors,”
Bill said. “We also added
two electric concrete saws
for inside use, one for egress
windows and one for floors.
Those are in addition to our
two gas-powered saws.”
In addition to a booming
rental business, farm and
contractor equipment repair
has kept the Henning crew
busy, as has management of
State Farm Insurance
Paul Graupmann, agent
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317 Main St. • Lakefield • (507) 662-5552
stemmed from the work of
The Promotion Team, including the Mother’s Day
Shopping Promotion last
May and Retail Therapy
Night, which takes place the
second Thursday of each
month.
Another initiative devel-
oped at the chamber level to
help individual businesses
and the local economy is
the Cash Mob program.
Local business owners may
apply to take part in this
new program at www.jacksonmn.com.
(507) 847-3867
E-mail: [email protected]
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the mini-storage business.
“We’ve been doing a lot
of repair on all makes and
models of equipment,” Bill
said. “And mini-storage
space remains available.”
The Hennings say they
see only great things in Jackson’s future and are proud to
partner in its growth.
“Jackson is fortunate to be
growing,” Bill said. “And the
potential for future growth is
exciting.”
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Bill and Carol Henning,
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100 Railroad St.
Jackson
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Team, a group of representatives from chamber businesses that meet monthly
to discuss ways to enhance,
promote and generate
business for the Jackson
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Chamber of Commerce has embarked on a host of new
endeavors over the course
of the past year as it works
to create and promote new
possibilities for its member
businesses.
The chamber partnered
from the full menu, which
includes Kat’s renowned
handmade pork sandwiches;
soups, salads and seafood;
ribs and steaks. New to the
menu is the “Hog Dog” — a
fresh frank or two wrapped
in bacon, smothered with
shredded pork and topped
with homemade coleslaw.
All of it can be washed
down with a cold drink from
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kraut and Bavarian dumpling dish — the dumplings
a bacon-infused take on
a tried and true German
recipe.
Other specials at Kat’s
include schnitzel and beef
tongue — all of them personally selected by the Stephans
during a four-week research
mission to Germany earlier
this summer.
“We’d try different foods
and different versions and
then argue about how to
make them better,” Bill said.
“The end result is a great
lineup of specials.”
Specials will be available
weekly.
“We’ll make a batch from
scratch — just like everything we make — and when
it’s gone, it’s gone,” Kat said.
Diners may also order
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Progress continues on latest AGCO expansion
P
rogress continues on AGCO’s further expansion of
its Jackson manufacturing
center.
During the next three years,
AGCO will invest an estimated $42
million in infrastructure, increasing
production capacity and efficiency
in order to help meet growing demand for the tractors and application equipment built in Jackson.
The expansion initiative, dubbed,
“Jackson Fast Forward,” kicked
off with a May 7 groundbreaking
ceremony.
The three-year endeavor is made
up of seven phases affecting all
areas of the campus, according
to senior project manager Scott
Berglund, including component
manufacturing, the tractor assembly
line and the application equipment
assembly line. Once completed, the
expansion will create 75 additional
permanent jobs at the facility, bringing the total number of employees
to more than 1,200. The project will
bring in additional state-of-the-art
manufacturing technologies to further ensure best-in-class quality and
increase production capacity.
The first phase, scheduled to
be completed this fall, includes a
30,000-square-foot expansion of
the component manufacturing area,
which will increase capacity and
improve efficiency by reengineering
the flow of materials to assembly
stations. The installation of an additional robotic welder and a sheet
laser will improve productivity and
positively impact all equipment built
in Jackson.
Remaining phases include expanding the tractor assembly line
for increased production capacity,
an in-line paint system for the application assembly line and cuttingedge testing capability of finished
products. Two of the seven phases
involve building modifications or
expansions. The project phases are
expected to span the rest of 2013, all
of 2014 and most of 2015.
“This expansion builds on the
excitement that began in 2011
when AGCO chose Jackson as the
location where high-horsepower
wheeled tractors for North America
would be built,” said Eric Fisher, director of Jackson operations. “Continuing to invest here reinforces
AGCO’s commitment to bringing
our North American customers
high-quality tractors and application
equipment built how the customer
wants them and delivered on time.”
AGCO proactive in spreading word of job opportunities
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GCO Jackson Operations
is taking a multi-faceted
and uniquely proactive
approach to recruiting new team
members to its wealth of job opportunities.
Rather than wait for applicants
to walk in the door, officials with
the ever-expanding Jackson manufacturing plant are partnering with
area technical schools and colleges
to create opportunities that not only
benefit students, but also help to
promote the quality jobs available
to those interested in joining the
AGCO team.
Scott Berglund, senior project
manager for the Jackson “Fast
Forward” expansion initiative, said
AGCO continues to actively seek
those looking for rewarding and
secure work.
“We are most definitely still in
hiring mode,” he said. “Plenty of
quality positions are available at
present.”
And, once completed, the latest
expansion project will create 75
additional permanent jobs at the
Jackson facility, bringing the total
number to more than 1,200.
“The need to continue to recruit
team members still remains,” Berglund said. “The opportunity is
here. We have excitement; we have
momentum. We are moving forward
and we need people interested in
being part of our team to help us
meet the challenges of a bright
future.”
PARTNERSHIPS
HELP TO RECRUIT
Already proving a successful recruitment tool is AGCO Assembly
Academy, an intensive employee
training program that not only instills the skills required of a line assembler, but also breeds enthusiasm
and loyalty among recruits.
AGCO Assembly Academy is a
two-week course taught at AGCO’s
Jackson campus by a Minnesota
West Community and Technical
College faculty member. The course
consists of assembly instruction;
orientation, self-service training and
hands-on training; training with a
mentor; and evaluation. Students
are compensated through Doherty
Staffing during their training and
have the opportunity to become
fulltime AGCO employees following successful completion of the
academy and a successful performance review.
“We just celebrated the one-year
anniversary of the assembly academy,” said Jason Mueller, human
resources manager, “and the number of employees we have working
at AGCO today who really hit the
ground running as a direct result of
the academy speaks to its success.”
Employees who have gone
through the academy en route to
successful and rewarding careers
with AGCO speak highly of the program, said Kim Phillips, employee
relations manager.
“Even those with no experience
who go through the academy come
out well trained and excited to begin
their careers with AGCO,” she said.
“It’s a remarkable program.”
In addition to partnering with
Minnesota West for the assembly
academy, AGCO has also teamed
up with the local technical school
to sponsor welding classes at the
Jackson campus.
“These are 120-hour courses in
which we attempt to build a foundation with prospective employees,”
Mueller said. “We place some students there and also recruit out of
the schools. It’s a win-win situation.”
AGCO has also forged relationships with other area technical colleges and backs coursework focusing on what Mueller calls “advanced
technical skills.”
“It takes a lot to keep up with the
constant advances in technology
and equipment,” he said. “We want
to work hand in hand with technical schools teaching these valuable
skill sets.”
Technical schools — as well as
four-year colleges and universities — are also fertile ground for
recruits into AGCO’s renowned
internship program, which has only
grown in recent years.
“This summer, we have 34 summer interns from nine different
colleges,” said Phillips. “Internships
are in every area from engineering
to human resources, and continuous improvement to testing technology.”
Mueller said AGCO Jackson
Operations views internships as an
investment in the future.
“Sponsoring so many quality
internships certainly creates goodwill,” he said, “and quite a few of
our interns end up with fulltime
employment here.”
OPPORTUNITIES
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Mueller and Phillips said the opportunities available at AGCO at
present are second to none.
“AGCO continues to experience
incredible growth,” Mueller said.
“AGCO is investing in the commu-
nity at an absolutely breathtaking
rate and providing incredible career opportunities with tremendous
potential. If you have a good work
ethic, you’re the type of person
we’re looking for at AGCO.”
Phillips said the people who work
at AGCO form the backbone of a
supportive and nurturing work environment.
“The people here are just great,”
she said. “They form a great support
system for new employees, are very
embracing and combine to create
a very healthy work environment.
And the work is fascinating. We’re
always being driven toward continuous improvement. It’s not just an
attitude at AGCO; it’s a culture.”
Mueller agreed.
“AGCO is committed to its employees,” he said. “AGCO is a company that is ready and willing to go
the extra mile to make its employees
successful. Our employees’ success
is our success.”
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n i t e d P r a i r i e reputation in the first place said. “We enjoy working said. “And there has cerof the finest — and most approachable — around
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hough a flurry of
recent improvements to the Loon
Lake Golf Course have
earned it a reputation as
one of the finest in the area,
owners Pete, Sherri, Nic
and Lindsay Hodnefield
pride themselves on maintaining a course that is one
of the most approachable
around.
“We really encourage
everybody to come out and
give it a try,” said Nic, who
took over duties as head
groundskeeper in March
after moving back to the
area from Illinois with wife
Lindsay. “You don’t need
to be a pro golfer to play. In
fact, the course really lends
itself to people who maybe
only play a few times a year,
as opposed to every week.
It’s a course where people
of all skill levels can go out
and have a relaxing round.
That’s how we always intended it.”
That’s not to say more
experienced golfers don’t
enjoy the nine-hole, 57acre golf course along the
north shore of beautiful
Loon Lake, Hodnefield
said. They do, and they keep
coming back.
“A lot of people bring
their kids out — kids 10 and
under play free all season
long — and they get the
chance to play at their speed
and at their pace,” he said.
“And our Wednesday women’s league and Thursday
men’s league numbers are
both up this year.”
Hodnefield attributes the
popularity of the course
among folks of all skill levels, in part, to the extensive
improvements his family
has done to the grounds
and clubhouse. Last winter,
the Hodnefields finished
their total remodel of the
clubhouse, essentially gutting and rebuilding the
kitchen, storage areas and
restrooms.
“It was a full, extensive
remodel,” Nic said, “and
the end result is fantastic.”
A benefit of the kitchen
remodel is an expanded
menu.
“We can now offer burger
baskets and pizza,” Nic said.
“And we’re better able to
cater special events and
private parties.”
Out on the course itself,
the Hodnefields have been
busy landscaping around
the tees and keeping up
with the never-ending task
of tree trimming.
In addition to tee timefree public golf and the wildly popular league nights, the
Hodnefields also host private events at the course.
“If a family or a group wants
to have a private event at
the clubhouse or even a private tournament on certain
days, we are definitely open
to that,” Nic said.
Another special event
that has been well-received
by many is glow ball.
“We put lights around
the green and on the yardage markers of the fairway
and then golfers grab a
glow-in-the-dark ball and
hit the course at night,” Nic
said. “We’ve been trying to
do that a couple times per
month, and it really has
gone well.”
The Hodnefields say
current plans call for the
course to close for the season around the first week
of October, though weather
could affect that date one
way or the other. Until then,
they encourage everyone to
stop out and enjoy a relaxing day on the links.
“It doesn’t matter if
you’re really good or just
beginning,” Nic said. “We
just want everyone to come
out and give the game a
try.”
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itself on offering friendly,
hometown service backed
by the strength of the 11-location strong United Prairie
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Kent Bargfrede, president of the Jackson location, says that long-successful formula has never
been more important than
it is today.
“Banks today are seeing
so much regulation,” Bargfrede said. “Compliance
requirements and privacy
laws are changing almost as
quickly as banks can implement them.”
When Bargfrede started
at the bank back in 1978,
he estimates less than 5 percent of the daily workload
was dedicated to compliance and related training.
Today, that figure is more
like 25 percent.
“Banks are as heavily
regulated today as any industry or field out there,”
he said, “and the amount of
time that must be expended
on compliance today is staggering.”
Fortunately, the United
Prairie Bank system has a
team specifically dedicated
to ensuring the Jackson
location meets all government regulations and that
Jackson employees are in
receipt of the latest privacy
law and ethics training.
“All regulations and law
changes go to our compliance departments,” Bargfrede said. “They sort out
what is pertinent to our
location and our employees.
United Prairie Bank has a
very strong policy system.
Rather than have us handle
all that alone, those departments can specifically focus
on that area and pass along
what we need to know.”
That not only ensures the
Jackson location remains
in compliance under the
watchful care of properly
trained employees, but also
allows the local staff to focus on what built UP Bank’s
the community.
“We’ve always emphasized service,” Bargfrede
said. “Our customers are
not just numbers or merely customers, but people
— our neighbors and our
friends — and they are
valued. And our community is not just where we
do business, but where we
live. It is important to us.”
Accordingly, UP employees are integral parts of
virtually every community
event, service organization
and committee in existence.
“United Prairie employees have always been proactive in serving on clubs and
committees,” Bargfrede
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Jackson
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the benefit and growth of
the community and hope
our involvement helps to
contribute to the vibrancy
of the community.”
Aside from being known
for the involvement of its
employees in the community, UP Bank in Jackson is
also known for its support
of community programs
and causes, especially those
related to agriculture, such
as 4-H and FFA.
“Agriculture has always
been near and dear to our
hearts,” Bargfrede said
And lately, that’s been a
very good thing.
“The local ag economy
has just been great,” he
effect, with ag-related industry booming, unemployment levels low and
residential and ag values
staying strong.”
Though Bargfrede said a
confluence of concerns, including the farm bill, grain
prices, input costs and worries over fall yields, could
affect the tone of things,
he said he is confident agriculture will continue to
be the lifeblood of the area
for years and years to come.
“Things have been good,
and it’s been exciting to
see growth in our area,” he
said. “United Prairie Bank
is proud to partner in that
progress.”
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13 to 1 Student-to-Teacher ratio
2012 MCA-II Reading Test – 81% Proficiency Rate
2012 MCA-III Math Test – 76% Proficiency Rate
2012 GRAD Writing Test – 95% Proficiency Rate
JCC 2012 ACT Composite Score of 22.3 above the
state average — which is the best in the nation!
~ Consolidation ~
• 1997, Jackson and Lakefield consolidated, creating
Jackson County Central
• 2000, Sioux Valley consolidated with Jackson
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stronger and greater achieving school system.
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cross country,
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track and field,
baseball,
cross country,
hockey.
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Built: 1920 • Additions: 1953, 1958, 1964, 1984 • Enrollment: 280
~ Championship Caliber ~
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recent State Championship Teams are:
2013 Class A Wrestling Champs
2012 Division II Cheerleading Champs
2009 Division II Cheerleading Champs
2005 Class AA Softball Champs
2004 Class AA Softball Champs
2004 Class AA Baseball Champs
2003 Class AA Volleyball Champs
2001 Class AAA Football Champs
2000 Class AA Wrestling Champs
1999 Class AA Wrestling Champs
1999 Class AA Volleyball Champs
~ Activities ~
• Foreign Languages – Spanish and German (up to four years
each).
• Technology Education: A wide variety of courses in Computer Technology are offered, many focusing on the growing use of computers in the industrial world. Some include:
Metals 1 and II, Screen Printing, Photography, Graphics,
Small Engines, Web Design, Video Gaming, and Creative
Drawing.
Cheerleading,
Concert Band,
Concert Choir,
Economic
Challenge,
Fall Play, FFA,
BEST Robotics,
History Day,
Jazz Band,
JCC Carolers,
Knowledge
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Spring Musical, Study Buddies and Yearbook.
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JCC High School: 507-847-5310
JCC Middle School: 507-662-6625
Riverside Elementary School: 507-847-5963
Pleasantview Elementary School: 507-662-6218
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that allow you to arm or
disarm your system, adjust
your thermostat and monitor your home from your
computer or smartphone.
For more information
about Heartland Security,
its products and services,
please visit our website,
www.heartlandss.com, or
call 888-264-6380.
Heartland Security
Federated Rural
Electric
77100 U.S. Highway 71
Jackson
(507) 847-3520
(888) 264-6380
food & spirit
Casual dining at its best!
• Great Food
• Outside Patio
• Big Screen TVs
• Courtesy Bus
Courtesy bus available to make sure
your guests arrive home safely.
Call for details.
507 2nd St., Jackson, MN • 847-9901
Pillars celebrates five years
P
illars Pub and Eatery
is gearing up to celebrate five years as
a favorite local hotspot for
good eats and cold drinks.
Owner Troy Menke attributes the bar and grill’s
half-decade of success to
great food and equally great
service.
“It’s consistently good
food and good service,”
said Menke, who opened
the doors of the Main Street
mainstay in September 2008.
“People come and they know
what they are getting. That’s
something we’ve always
worked hard to achieve and
something that will never
change.”
But Menke said he also
realizes the importance of
shaking things up every once
in a while.
A new lineup of burgers
introduced over the past
several months has proven
popular, Menke said, including the Sticky Burger (with
bacon, jalapenos and peanut
butter) and Oscar Burger (an open-faced burger
topped with asparagus and
hollandaise sauce).
“We offer these as specials, or by request,” Menke
said. “Just because something’s not on the menu
doesn’t mean we can’t make
it.”
Also not on the menu
quite yet is a dish that is
quickly gaining a reputation
as Pillars’ signature item —
Pillars Pig Tails.
“It’s pork loin, cut real
thin, slathered with our
secret-ingredient mix of
cream cheese and jalapenos, wrapped in bacon
and grilled,” Menke said.
The Pillars crew is scheduled
to enter the annual Martin
County Blue-Ribbon Pork
Cook-off in mid-August and,
pending the results, could
add the item to the menu.
Other recent additions
at Pillars that have proven
popular are boneless wings
and a new thick-cut top sirloin steak.
Pillars Pub and
Eatery
Troy Menke, owner
507 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-9901
WE CARE
About Your Well-Being!
Friendly Service
Personal Consultations
LeAnn Gruhlke, R. Ph.
JACKSON
908 Hwy. 71 N.
(Located in
Sunshine Foods store)
847-3282 • 800-824-8428
Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-12
We take the time to get to know you,
review your medications for any
possible interactions and carefully
explain your doctor’s instructions.
We look forward to assisting you.
Whether you’re looking for prescriptions, vitamins, over-the-counter
medication or simply reassurance
and information, we take the
time to listen and help.
Laura Larsen
LAKEFIELD
326 Main Street
662-5817
800-547-0496
“Your Pharmacy of Choice”
Store Hrs: Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.;
Sat., 8 a.m.–noon; Pharmacy Hrs.:
Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
ITC Midwest works from its Lakefield facility
to provide reliable electric transmission service
F
rom its warehouse
facility on Highway 86 in Lakefield,
ITC Midwest is a local fixture, working every day to
improve the region’s highvoltage electric transmission grid.
ITC Midwest owns transmission lines across Iowa
and southern Minnesota,
and parts of Illinois and
Missouri. A subsidiary
of ITC Holdings Corp.
(NYSE:ITC), ITC Midwest
purchased approximately
6,600 miles of existing electric transmission lines in
December 2007.
ITC Midwest is committed to enhancing the
region’s electric transmission system to improve
electric reliability and give
cities and utility customers
greater access to sources of
electric generation.
The region’s growing
commitment to wind energy
production is also a major driver of ITC Midwest
activities. The company
plays a key role connecting
wind farms in the windrich areas of the Midwest
to the larger customer load
centers where the energy
is needed. Since 2007, ITC
Midwest has connected 23
new wind farms to the grid,
representing more than
2,400 megawatts of new
energy capacity.
ITC Midwest works closely with Utility Lines Construction Services (ULC),
which is ITC Midwest’s
contractor for transmission
field services. ULC’s employees work to maintain
the ITC Midwest lines,
substations and equipment.
ULC employees are on call
to respond whenever storms
or other problems affect
the transmission equipment and interrupt electric
service. Twenty-three ULC
employees and other contractors are based in the
Lakefield facility regularly,
although employees from
across the ITC Midwest service territory may work out
ITC Midwest
502 S. Highway 86
Lakefield
(877) 366-1171
of the facility, depending on
training and project needs.
From the Lakefield facility, ITC Midwest and
ULC employees serve approximately 25 counties in
southern Minnesota and
northern Iowa. Lakefield
was a great choice for the
company’s regional ware-
house, given its close proximity to the Lakefield substation, which serves as
a major grid hub for the
region. The facility is also
conveniently located to the
areas with significant wind
energy development.
Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, ITC Midwest
also maintains facilities
in Albert Lea, Minn., and
Dubuque, Iowa City and
Perry, Iowa. ITC Midwest
works closely with local
communities to help meet
their energy needs and contribute to the region’s quality of life.
we’re your energy superhighway…
right next door
ITC Midwest is pleased to be a member of the
Lakefield local business community. From our
Lakefield facility, our employees and contractors
ITC Midwest crews
have upgraded
the structures
for an electric
transmission
line that crosses
Fox Lake near
Sherburn. Crews
replaced nine
structures with
eight larger
structures to help
ensure continued
reliable operations
of the line.
are working to create a strong electric grid for
the region.
Since acquiring the region’s electric transmission
system in December 2007, ITC Midwest has
been investing to improve electric reliability.
We’re also connecting Minnesota’s and Iowa’s
new wind farms to the grid, facilitating the
states’ development of renewable energy.
We’re pleased to be your energy superhighway,
right next door.
ITC MIDWEST
304 Industrial Park Road
Lakefield, MN 56150
877-482-4829
www.itctransco.com
Earth Inn is celebrating 30 years
You never know what you’re
going to find at It’s A Keeper
I
t’s A Keeper in downtown Jackson is the most unique store
in town, with a little bit of everything.
Owners Kandee and Mike Ennis are open Tuesday through
Friday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Starting this weekend, we are celebrating Christmas in August
with all Christmas items 70 percent off until Sept. 1.
While at It’s A Keeper in downtown Jackson, check out our other
75 booths filled with items such as jewelry, candles, small furniture,
collectibles, Depression glass, paper gift cards, scrapbooking supplies and antiques.
Kandee and Michael want to thank all their customers for their
support. And for those who do not
know about It’s A Keeper, make
It’s A Keeper
plans to visit soon.
Also, like us on Facebook to keep
Kandee and Michael
up with all the changes and to see
Ennis, owners
what is new: facebook.com/itsakeeper.
401 Second St.
At It’s A Keeper, our motto is,
Jackson
“You never know what you’re going
(507) 847-4941
to find.”
T
he Earth Inn Motel is celebrating its 30th anniversary
this year.
Boy, have we come a long way
since the Earth Inn was built and
buried in the ground back in 1983.
In fact, did you know the Earth
Inn even has its own question in the
Trivial Pursuit game?
Michael and Kandee Ennis have
been busy this year remodeling
throughout the whole motel, including putting new carpeting and vinyl
floor covering in all rooms. Our
single rooms feature queen firm
or pillowtop mattresses, 32-inch
Smart TVs, new vertical blinds, a
refrigerator and microwave. On the
double side, we feature two full-size
pillowtop mattresses, microwave
and refrigerator, along with a 42inch flat-screen TV.
We also feature three themed
rooms. The first is our business
single, with a queen pillowtop mat- that is one of a kind. Of course,
tress, a 42-inch flat-screen TV and the mattress is a queen-size Temwall-mounted fireplace and recliner purpedic, and the room features a
for end-of-the-day relaxation.
32-inch Smart TV, electric fireplace
Our suite is great for a small and great overstuffed recliner.
family or two couples to share. We
If you are looking for a great
feature two queen Tempurpedic place for a night or a week, you
mattresses, a 42-inch flat-screen TV won’t do better than the Earth Inn
and electric wall-mounted fireplace, Motel. Coming soon will be the
in addition to a recliner and dining bicycle room, fishing room, church
table with four chairs.
room and beach room.
Finally, the library room is unique
Michael and Kandee say they are
in that it features a 1950s school proud to be bringing something difdesk cut in half and
ferent than the usual
set up as an Incookie-cutter motel
ternet table. Our
to Jackson.
Earth Inn Motel
sink area features Mike and Kandee Ennis,
We are still 100
a beautiful stained
percent smoke-free,
owners
table with a glass
American and locally
bowl for the sink.
1051 Highway 71 N. owned and operated.
Our pallet wall is
The Earth Inn’s
Jackson
truly beautiful and
motto is, “We do ev(507) 847-5603
Kandee made a
erything 6 feet unbook headboard
der.”
HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday:
11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday:
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Many office updates, but the same
quality care at Jackson Chiropractic
C
hiropractic care
doesn’t only mean
alleviating low back
pain or neck pain. Dr. Matthew Wasmund at Jackson
Chiropractic also helps with
knees, shoulders, ankle
sprains and strains, even
orthotics for flat feet and
plantar fasciitis.
“If there is a joint or muscle causing you pain, we can
be working on it,” Wasmund
said.
Especially for aching feet
and knees, Jackson Chiropractic recently installed a
3D foot scanner for orthotics, an improvement over
the previous method of taking foot molds. Also new is
the updated massage area,
where licensed therapist
Coni L. Hutchings now has
a more relaxing environment
for clients.
“We moved the massage
therapy to back of office
where there’s a little more
space and it’s a lot more private,” Wasmund said.
In addition to its already
popular line of pharmaceutical grade vitamins, Anabolic,
the clinic added Green Energy, a health supplement
for detoxification, weight loss
and overall health. “It’s an
easy way to get 25 servings of
fruits and vegetables in one
glass,” Wasmund said.
Another update is the
clinic’s new website, www.
jacksonchiropracticpa.com.
There people can find articles about health and fitness,
videos demonstrating exercises and paperwork that can
be filled out prior to stepping
in the clinic door. The website also makes appointments
easier, as people can simply
make a request online and
receive a phone call.
With updates happening
all around, one thing has
stayed the same since 1998:
family chiropractic care for
all ages: “We have patients
from one month old to 92,”
Wasmund said.
Jackson Chiropractic,
PA.
Dr. Matthew Wasmund,
D.C., owner
612 Second St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-3285
I-90 and Hwy. 71 • Jackson, MN
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Historic State Theatre basking in glow of digital technology
T
Employees pictured front row from the left, Jeremiah Manwarren, Megan
Schwartz, April Clark, Abbie Lucht and Nikki Schwartz. Back, Cindy Dischner,
Daniel Dischner, Dustin Haiden, Michael Renison, Katrina Stoltenberg and Mike
Schwartz. Not pictured is Nick Reed.
Historic
State
Theatre
www.
HISTSTATETHEATRE
.com
Classic single silver screen cinema
featuring Digital Cinema Movie and
Real D-3D for 3D movies
DOWNTOWN JACKSON • 847-4360
he Historic State
Theatre is carving
out a niche as a
regional destination for
movie-goers, thanks in large
part to last year’s upgrade
to digital technology — a
change theater owner Mike
Schwartz encourages locals
to experience.
“Digital technology has
opened many doors for
us,” said Schwartz, who
owns and operates Jackson’s 85-year-old movie
house with wife Nikki. “Not
only has the way we get the
movie changed, but also the
ability to get the latest movies, and usually right on the
premiere date.”
But perhaps the most
exciting option digital tech-
nology affords is the ability
to view 3D movies.
“This is top-of-line 3D
technology,” Schwartz said.
“You can’t find this in most
small towns. What we have
here rates right up there
with the big boys.”
Schwartz encourages
those who have not experienced the thrill of a 3D
movie to do so. Plenty of
folks from all around the
area already have. In fact,
increased ticket sales, coupled with several successful
promotions, have kept the
Schwartzes extraordinarily
busy lately.
“It was a great year,”
Mike Schwartz said, “and
we’re looking forward to
many more.”
Schwartz said he is looking ahead to booking the
most highly anticipated fall
and winter movies, as well
as exploring the possibility
of offering some alternative
content, such as streaming
concerts.
“Nikki and I take this very
seriously,” Schwartz said of
their efforts. “Not only for
us, bur for our community.”
Renowned doc
now providing
outreach care
at Jackson clinic
ford Cancer team, began
seeing patients at Sanford
Worthington Cancer Clinic
on March 4, as well as providing outreach to Sanford
Jackson Medical Center.
He joins H. Jae Yoon, MD,
a radiation oncologist who
has been a part of the area
cancer program since 2010.
Dr. Weng received his
medical degree in 1984
from China. He completed
his internal medical residency at the Mount Vernon
Hospital in New York and
his hematology/oncology
fellowship at Boston University Medical Center.
Dr. Weng is board certified
with the American Board
of Internal Medicine and
specializes in blood diseases
(hematology) and cancers
(medical oncology).
“Adding Dr. Weng to the
Sanford Cancer program
and our Sanford Worthington family is a great benefit
for this area,” said Mike
Hammer, CEO of Sanford
Worthington Medical Center. “Worthington and the
surrounding communities
have not had a local hematologist/oncologist until
now. His direct connection
to the Sanford Cancer team
in Sioux Falls also means
our patients here have ac-
Convenient
care
Your time is valuable to you and to us. At
Sanford Health, we realize that seeing a
health care specialist isn’t always easy.
That’s why Sanford Jackson Medical
Center offers outreach services. Sanford
specialists here at home. Care made
convenient, right at your doorstep.
Cardiology
Ovar Jonsson, MD
Scott Pham, MD
Thursdays
Ear, Nose &
Throat
William Avery, DO
4th Wednesday
General Surgery
Hematology/
Oncology
Orthopedics
To schedule your appointment
today, call (507) 847-2420.
sanfordjackson.org
Danhong Zhao, MD
Steven Cochran, MD
Tuesdays – via telehealth
Fernando Escobar, MD
Tuesdays
Liangping Weng, MD
Dr. Matt Wasmund
Chiropractor
Chiropractic Care
For All Ages
Appointments Available Monday
through Friday
Saturday by Appointment
Most Insurances Accepted
To schedule an appointment with
Dr. Matt Wasmund, call
Sanford brings cutting-edge
cancer services close to home
T
Behavioral Health
Historic State
Theatre
Mike and Nikki
Schwartz, owners
600 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4360
Stabilizing
Orthotics
hose for whom cancer is part of their
journey may take
comfort in knowing cuttingedge care is available close
to home.
A renowned hematologist/oncologist with extensive background in cancer
research recently began
providing outreach services
to Sanford Jackson Medical
Center, and chemotherapy
treatments are now being
administered at the local
medical center with all the
comforts of home.
“We appreciate the opportunity to provide cancer
services to our patients in
Jackson,” said Mary Ruyter,
CEO of Sanford Jackson
Medical Center. “In addition to the comforts of
home, patients are able to
receive treatment close to
their support network of
family and friends and from
the familiar faces of our
staff here in Jackson.”
Hematologist/oncologist
Liangping Weng, MD, the
newest member of the San-
Every other Friday
cess to the latest treatments
and research.”
Dr. Weng has also conducted his own extensive
research. His studies with
Boston University, DanaFarbar Cancer Institute
and Ohio State University
on the molecular and genetic base of the malignancy behavior of cancer
cells yielded more than 10
first-authored and several
coauthored papers, including Current Biology, Cancer
Research and Mol.Hum.
Get.
“Dr. Weng’s extensive
training and research make
him an integral part of our
Sanford Cancer team,” said
Michael Keppen, MD, oncologist, Sanford Cancer.
”His contributions to our
team will not only benefit
patients in the Worthington
area, but all of our Sanford
Cancer patients.”
In addition to Jackson,
Dr. Weng will also provide
outreach in Windom, Slayton, Tracy and Sheldon,
Iowa.
For those requiring chemotherapy treatments,
the Jackson facilities from
which they are administered
include all the comforts of
home, including TVs, music
and family areas.
Call 847-2420 to learn
more about chemotherapy
close to home.
To make an appointment
with Dr. Weng, please contact Sanford Worthington
Cancer Clinic at (507) 3436100.
About Sanford Jackson
Sanford Jackson Medical
Center provides high-quality, affordable and compassionate health care services
for families throughout
Jackson County and the
surrounding area. As a
member of Sanford Health
system, Sanford Jackson is
dedicated to providing the
best health care services to
Jackson and the surrounding communities.
For more information
about Sanford Jackson, visit
http://www.sanfordjackson.
org.
For more information or
to schedule a consultation,
please call (507) 847-2420.
Sanford Jackson
Mary Ruyter, CEO
1430 North Highway
Jackson
(507) 847-2420
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Jeff Larson Towing offers roadside assistance
D
on’t let the name
fool you — Jeff
L arson Towing
does way more than just that.
In addition to ’roundthe-clock tows, Larson also
offers 24/7 on-call emergency roadside assistance,
including vehicle unlock, tire
changes, jumpstarts and fuel
delivery.
“It’s full service,” said
Larson, who was in the business of helping people long
before he founded his local
towing firm a year and a half
ago. “It’s a good feeling to
be able to help when people
need it most.”
Larson launched Jeff Larson Towing on Jan. 1, 2012,
with a flatbed truck, winch
truck and service truck. A
trailer suited for hauling
motorcycles rounds out the
fleet.
“I tow motorcycles, cars
and pickups,” Larson said.
He earned certification
with AAA and other motor clubs, secured a spot on
the call list of the Jackson
County Sheriff’s Office and
began to forge relationships
with area repair shops.
“Everybody’s been really
great to work with,” Larson said. “I just appreciate
all the community support.
Everyone’s been very cooperative.”
Larson said he truly enjoys
his work, and is already looking at upgrading his fleet.
“It’s finding out what equipment works best for which
job and constantly refining
the way things are done,”
he said. “You always strive
for the absolute best. That’s
really the key.”
Larson is available for
towing and emergency roadside assistance at any time of
the day or night, any day of
the week. The number to call
is (507) 847-3292.
“The phone is on permanent call-forward,” Larson
said, “so I can always be
reached.”
Jeff Larson Towing
Jeff Larson, owner
200 Morrison Ave.
Jackson
(507) 847-3292
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•Emergency Roadside Service • Jump Starts • Fuel Delivery • Vehicle Unlock • Tire Changes
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Jeff Larson
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(507) 847-3292 • Fax (507) 847-3245 • 200 Morrison Ave., Jackson, MN 56143
Sunshine Foods proud to be
community, school booster
J
ason Oye of Sunshine
Foods in Jackson
knows how important
the local school system is to
his community. That’s why
he’s proud to have brought
the Register Tapes for Education program to Jackson
and Lakefield last year and
so excited to renew the effort again this year.
“It’s really a win-win situation,” said Oye, two-year
manager of the Jackson
grocery store. “At Sunshine,
we want to do everything we
can to give back to the community. And the local school
district is really the backbone of our community.”
The way the program
works is simple, Oye said:
Receipts from Sunshine
Foods are collected at all
Jackson County Central
school buildings and food
purchases on the receipts
are tallied. The food purchases are then converted to
points and allocated to the
school at which the receipts
were collected to be used
to obtain any number of
needed educational supplies
and equipment, including
books, computers, microscopes — even playground
equipment.
“We run this program to
help provide much-needed
educational equipment that
goes into the classrooms of
our customers’ children,”
Oye said. “Schools, parents
and friends save our register
tapes and exchange the total
value for free teaching tools
Sunshine Foods in for whole new look
Jackson County’s favorite grocery store is about to take
on a whole new look.
Planning is under way at present for a completely updated and overhauled produce department and revamped
store entrance interior at Sunshine Foods in Jackson.
“We’re really excited about this,” said store manager Jason
Oye. “The whole idea behind all this is to make the store entrance and produce department more open and spacious.”
To accomplish that, Oye is planning to adjust the layout
of both spaces, adding all new produce stands and creating
an exceptionally pleasing overall ambiance.
“One idea is to adopt a farmers market-type look,” he
said of the produce area. “We pride ourselves on our fresh
produce, so having a look that emphasizes that just makes
sense.”
from a catalog of over 2,000
items.”
To say the first year of the
program was a smashing
success is somewhat of an
understatement.
“The total deposits at
the end of the program
year in March were close
to 150,000 at Riverside Elementary School, nearly
7,000 at Pleasantview Elementary School and more
than 7,000 at the middle
school,” Oye said. “With the
points awarded from those
receipts, each of the schools
was able to get some really
great equipment and supplies for absolutely free.”
Oye said plans are to roll
the program out again this
school year.
“I think it’s just a great
program,” he said. “It’s our
way of enhancing the education of our youth and thanking our customers for their
shopping loyalty.”
The Register Tapes for
Education program is only
one example of how Sunshine Foods gives back to
the community. Oye and his
family of employees at Sunshine Foods are happy to
support a variety of causes,
including chamber of commerce and community activities, churches and all manner of youth programming.
“We like to make sure
our efforts our going toward
something meaningful,”
Oye said. “People really
appreciate it, and it makes
us feel good. It’s what community is all about.”
Sunshine Foods
Jason Oye, manager
908 Highway 71 N.
Jackson
(507) 847-2074
Jackson Feed continues to thrive in face of significant change
T
hough the way producers are feeding
livestock these days
— even what they’re feeding
— has changed significantly
over the years, Jackson Feed
has found a way to not only
adapt, but thrive.
“The biggest change has
been a shift away from the
small, independent hog
farmer to the investor grouptype of operation,” said manager Jeff Fiala, a 34-year
employee.
Another change is in the
product itself.
“We’re using more distillers dried grain, where before
it was primarily corn and soybean meal,” Fiala said. “The
genetics have changed; the
way pigs grow has changed.”
But Jackson Feed has
found a way to adapt.
“We still have quite a few
smaller to mid-size swine
customers, and we are fo- last three years,” Fiala said. ployees.
a long time,” Fiala said.
cusing more on specialty
About the only thing that
“Most of our seven em- “They’re a very dedicated
niches — the guy with a hasn’t changed are the employees have been here group.”
dozen horses or a few head
of cattle,” Fiala said.
Providing Livestock Feed To Jackson
Fiala said dedicated Big
And The Surrounding Area For 46 Years!
Gain nutritionists are constantly at work on Jackson
Feed’s behalf to calculate optimal rations balanced with
concern for feed efficiency
and maximum growth.
Changing with the times
has paid off big for Jackson
Feed.
“With the growth of the
business, we’ve added more
corn storage and another receiving leg — both within the
Jackson Feed
Jeff Fiala, manager
154 Industrial Parkway
Jackson
(507) 847-2590
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Sen. Julie Rosen and Rep. Bob Gunther: New
laws and new taxes will force you to pay more
O
n July 1, 2013, the
Democrats everyone pays more
Minnesota state budget, enacted during this past legislative session at the Capitol,
went into effect. The budget
raises taxes and fees by $2.4
billion and increases our
state government spending by nearly $3 billion, the
largest spending increase
in Minnesota’s history.
Unfortunately, every Minnesotan will be responsible
for paying more, not just
the rich. According to a
tax incidence analysis released by the Minnesota
Department of Revenue,
every hardworking taxpayer
in every income bracket
will pay more, including
our poorest Minnesotans. Farmers will be hit especially hard. Not only is there
a projected 6.5 percent increase on agricultural properties, but also a new tax on
farm equipment repairs and
a warehousing and storage
services tax.
Minnesotans can also expect to pay higher electric
bills thanks to new solar
mandates on utility companies, which will simply
pass this added cost back
to the energy consumer.
Drivers licenses, vehicle
registrations and title fees
are also increasing. You’ll
also pay sales taxes on internet downloads and satellite
television.
A new telecom tax will
not only increase the price
for consumers, but also slow
down projects that will boost
Minnesota’s infrastructure
and bring high-speed internet to many rural areas.
Smokers have already noticed the nearly $2 per pack
price hike on cigarettes.
Minnesota is also now one
of two states that impose a
gift tax that will hurt family farms and businesses. In addition to the unnecessary new taxes that have
gone into effect in order to
create a more ineffective
and inefficient government,
we do have some positive
changes to report. Continuing the tradition established
by Republicans two years
ago, local schools will receive additional funding.
Resources were allocated to
fight the spread of invasive
species across Minnesota,
like zebra mussels, and to
fund our court system and
keep our citizens safe from
criminals.
But the Democratic majority also showed their tendency to overreach: legalizing gay marriage, potentially unionizing in-home
daycare providers, and continuing their discussion to
limit the 2nd Amendment
rights of law abiding gun
owners in Minnesota.
Better accountability
within the states government is the answer, not
higher taxes and nonsensical laws. Moving forward,
we will continue to champion our schools, our nursing
homes and our long term
care facilities. We will fight
to stop the wasteful spending that rapidly expanded
during the 2013 session.
Prioritized, common
sense spending can solve
many of our states problems. Under Republican
legislative control, a $5 billion budget deficit became a
$3 billion budget surplus in
just two years. During this
time we refilled our budget
reserves, nearly paid back
our debt to schools, and
put more Minnesotans to
work. This path to econom-
ic prosperity works — and
we should travel it again.
Were proud to represent
you at the legislature, and
look forward to seeing
you at the many community events taking place this
summer and throughout the
rest of the year. Please keep
in touch.
State Senator Julie Rosen
State Representative
Bob Gunther
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Jackson area businesses
and industries for all they bring to
the area – jobs, a growing economy
and the promise of a prosperous
future.
Congratulations on all you have
accomplished, and will
accomplish in the days ahead.”
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I
t’s been a year of
physical growth, infrastructure improvement, equipment upgrade
and workforce expansion
for FCA Co-op.
The Jackson-based farmers’ cooperative has invested millions of dollars
over the course of the last
year into acquisition, capital improvements and new
employees, all with an eye
toward the future prosperity and success of its member-owners.
“Credit goes to the board
of directors of FCA for their
vision and insistence we do
things right the first time,”
said Jerry Svoboda, general
FCA Co-op
Jerry Svoboda,
general manager
105 Jackson St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4160
FCA-Lakefield
227 N. Highway 86
Lakefield
(507) 662-5285
FCA-Okabena
199 S. Front St.
Okabena
(507) 853-4677
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125 Roher St.
Round Lake
(507) 945-8153
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2 W. Second St.
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340 Main St. E.
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10 County Road 86
Wilder
(507) 831-3105
manager of the co-op. “The
board is constantly focused
on future growth in the interest of our members.”
To that end, a flurry of
activity — from purchasing
grain and energy facilities
in Lakefield and Wilder
to new construction at the
Jackson location, and from
upgrading and expanding
vehicle fleets to adding
workers — has marked
the last 365 days for the
104-year-old co-op.
LFE ACQUISITION
‘A GREAT MOVE’
Shortly after the first of
the year, FCA Co-op announced its purchase of all
the grain and energy assets
of Lakefield Farmers Elevator from Heron Lake BioEnergy. The purchase gave
FCA ownership of the two
grain facilities in Lakefield
and Wilder — with a combined grain storage capacity
of 2.8 million bushels —
and the retail cardtrol station in Lakefield, as well as
the rolling stock and other
equipment.
Svoboda said the acquisition just made sense.
“In addition to giving
us 2.8 million bushels of
additional storage, it really rounds off our offerings
right in the middle of our
territory,” he said. “Plus,
our customers from over in
that direction have the option of dropping off their
grain right close to home,
as well as delivering here in
Jackson. We are now truly a
full-service cooperative in
the Lakefield and Wilder
communities.”
AGRONOMY ON
CUTTING EDGE
At about that same time,
construction crews in Jackson were putting the finishing touches on FCA’s new
$4 million dry fertilizer
plant, a sleek, modern facility that replaces smaller
plants in Jackson, Lakefield
and Okabena. Even with
just a preliminary test run
this spring, Svoboda says
he can already tell it will
make a huge difference in
the way FCA’s agronomy
department does business.
“It used to be our floaters
in the field would be waiting
for the tender trucks due to
the slow blending capacity
at our small plants,” he said.
“Now our tender trucks are
waiting for the floaters!”
Additional bulk fertilizer
storage means no more running out midseason.
“It got to the point where
we’d be waiting for more
fertilizer to come and it just
stopped progress totally,”
Svoboda said. “We’ll have
no more of that.”
Svoboda said he is look-
ing forward to the new
plant’s real test this autumn.
“We’re confident we’ll be
able to run everything out of
it this fall,” he said. “We’re
real excited.”
Also within the realm
of the agronomy department, FCA recently added
a fourth semi tender trailer, enabling the co-op to
cover more ground more
efficiently; another Soilection machine this past fall
— the second one in the
last couple years; an additional leased RoGator;
another liquid floatation
unit; two new drop-deck liquid tender units; and a trio
of leased liquid nitrogen
side-dress units the co-op
can use for custom application or leasing to memberowners.
“We’re certainly looking
forward to better things
down the road,” Svoboda
said, “and anticipate needing additional help in that
division. We’ll be looking to
add some people — custom
applicators, especially.”
With just short of $5 million invested in the department this fiscal year alone,
Svoboda said FCA’s fertilizer capabilities at present
are second to none.
DUAL NEEDS DRIVE
GRAIN EXPANSION
Just to the southwest of
the new fertilizer plant, two
brand-new 775,000-bushel
grain bins rise, the centerpiece of a $4.7 million
expansion of grain storage
facilities in Jackson.
“Last fall we had around
2 million bushels of corn on
the ground companywide,”
Svoboda said. “At $7 per
bushel, that’s a lot of risk
laying on the ground.”
Additionally, producers
for some time had been
demanding faster dump
speeds, an issue the expansion project also sought to
address.
“The keys to this project
were speed and space,”
Svoboda said. “In the fall,
producers don’t want to sit
and wait. We wanted to get
a system here that was fast
and efficient.”
So, a 20,000-bushel-perTwo new 775,000-bushel grain bins are the centerpiece
of a $4.7 million expansion of grain storage facilities in hour dump was added to
the existing 20,000 bph one
Jackson.
FCA’s new $4 million dry fertilizer plant in Jackson is a sleek, modern facility that replaces smaller plants in Jackson,
Lakefield and Okabena.
and the conveyance infrastructure was modified to be
able to handle both dumps
simultaneously. A second
“double” scale system is
being added on the west
side of the cardtrol station
to streamline the dumping
process and eliminate the
bottleneck that was sure to
arise with just a single scale
only capable of handling a
maximum of 22,000 bushels
per hour.
“This fall, producers will
weigh full on the new scale
north of the scale shack,
dump and return to weigh
empty on the south scale,
then exit to Jackson Street
before heading back to the
stop sign and being on their
way,” Svoboda said. “It’s
going to be pretty slick.
With Jackson being almost
dead center in our trade
territory, some producers
may choose to drive a few
extra miles in order to get
unloaded faster.”
Also added as part of
the project was a new corn
screener and a couple loadout bins that will help get
outbound trucks out of the
way quicker.
“We’re pretty excited
about the whole project,”
Svoboda said.
FCA has also added a
couple additional grain
tractor-trailers to assist with
the growing demand for onfarm grain pickup.
“We’re making more of a
concerted effort to pick up
grain from the farm and go
right to market, as opposed
to dropping it off here and
then reloading,” Svoboda
said. “It’s definitely a growing trend today.”
PROPANE TRUCK,
DEF PUMP NEW
FCA’s energy department
also saw improvement this
year, with a new 6,000-gallon propane truck added to
the fleet. Svoboda said the
rig will replace two smaller
trucks and increase the efficiency of delivery. The new
truck also has the capability
of loading at the terminal.
Also just about ready to
go is a new diesel exhaust
fluid dispenser at the Jackson cardtrol station, which
Svoboda said should be up
and running by mid- to late
August.
MORE EMPLOYEES
With things going fullthrottle at FCA — and
no signs of slowing down
anytime soon — Svoboda
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said employee numbers at
the co-op have increased
through the addition of the
Lakefield Farmers Elevator
staff and sales positions.
“Strong relationships and
trust with our customers
have been a major reason
FCA has grown over the
years and we need to make
sure those relationships
continue,” he said. “We’re
up to 73 fulltime employees
and quite a few seasonal
and part-time guys. And
we’re going to be adding
some more as our business
needs grow.”
Svoboda said he cannot
say enough about his current group of employees.
“The management team
and employees continue to
serve our member-owners
exceptionally well,” he said.
“Our employees are ones
who get the job done! You
can have the latest and
greatest equipment and
all the bricks and mortar
you want, but it takes good
people to get the job done.”
BRIGHT FUTURE
Svoboda said the future is
bright for the bustling farmers’ cooperative. Within the
next year, plans to move the
corporate office from its
current location on Jackson Street to a building in
Jackson’s industrial park
will take shape and come
to fruition, Svoboda said,
and a new addition to the
Jackson warehouse will
provide space for enhanced
customer service.
Plans are also being laid
to build a new warehouse in
Lakefield for the purposes
of crop protection and seed
treatment and storage, as
well as to increase overall
customer-friendliness.
Svoboda also said work
will continue to clean up
old buildings at all of FCA’s
locations in an attempt to
eliminate safety hazards,
liability and eyesores.
It’s been another year
of growth and improvement at FCA Co-op. But
all that’s been done over the
past year and all that will
be accomplished over the
next would not be possible
without what Svoboda said
is a truly forward-thinking
board of directors and the
patrons they represent.
“This is a board with a
true vision for the future
and a true concern for the
member-owners,” he said.
“They are the drivers of
progress at FCA Co-op.”
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JEDC focus is on finding cornerstone
tenant for newest development park
Employee count on the rise across the city of Jackson
The number of employees at 12 major Jackson employers and through a local staffing
agency increased substantially from 2010 to 2012, thanks in large part to the efforts of
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Jackson
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well,” said Lewis. “That’s
why we offer our reward
programs for those who
help bring business and jobs
to Jackson.”
Those who provide a lead
that creates two or more
full-time jobs in Jackson
for a period of at least one
year are eligible to receive
$1,000. Those who help the
JEDC find a new business
or industry that creates 10
or more full-time jobs in
Jackson for at least one year
may be awarded $5,000.
“We paid out reward
money to the person who
helped bring Accent to
Jackson,” Lewis said.
“And we would love to do
it again,” Pirsig added.
Those seeking more information on the rewards
program may contact Pirsig
by phone at 847-4423, by
email at [email protected] or in person by
stopping into the economic
development wing of Jackson City Hall.
The future of Jackson is
bright, Lewis said, and the
JEDC is honored to be a
partner in its success.
“We will keep working
for growth and expansion
and progress as long as businesses and industries offer
potential for that,” he said.
“From my perspective, the
future of the community of
Jackson is overwhelmingly
bright.”
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good businesses with contact with some really good
businesses,” Pirsig said.
“And that’s a question we
pose as part of our regular
visit process with our industrial tenants: Do you have
any prospects for us?”
Lewis agreed.
“We have great industries
in Jackson that have recently had or are continuing to
have some amazing success
stories,” he said. “AGCO
with its recent expansion
and continuing expansion,
TSE with its expansion,
Accent filling up its building, HitchDoc hiring and
expanding, Pioneer adding
a number of people.”
Throw in other expansions past, present and
future at Doug Bradley
Trucking, Erickson Trucks
‘n’ Parks, FCA Co-op, Full
Tilt Performance and TriCounty Implement, among
others, Lewis said, and it’s
easy to see “our existing
industrial park tenants are
really thriving.”
And each of them has
suppliers and vendors that
could be Jackson’s next new
employer.
“If one of those major
suppliers determines the
amount of business it is
doing with one of our industries warrants having a
presence here, that could
be our new anchor,” Lewis
said. “It’s making connections and networking and
everyone working together
for the good of Jackson.
That’s really what the JEDC
is about and always has
been.”
That attitude of cooperation extends to the people of Jackson and greater
Jackson County too.
“We want to encourage
area residents to pitch in as
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Pirsig said the JEDC has
not recruited any of the industries that have expressed
interest in the new development park.
“They have approached
us,” she said. “They’ve noticed what’s going on in
Jackson and have liked what
they’ve seen.”
As conversations with
interested potential tenants
continue, Pirsig said, JEDC
members work to hone the
future layout and design of
the industrial portion of the
new development park.
“We’re keeping track of
where we are with each potential industry, and prioritizing how the layout of the
park should be,” she said.
“We want to optimize the
space for the best use possible — to plan the layout
according to what is best
in which part of the park.”
All the while, Lewis said,
the JEDC is keeping an eye
out for what he calls “that
one anchor industrial prospect to really kick off the
development.”
Pirsig said the future of
the park depends on it.
“It is expensive to put
infrastructure in,” she said.
“There are a couple of programs we could tap into for
funding assistance, but our
eligibility for those is based
on a certain number of industrial jobs created.”
To find that anchor industry that can create enough
new jobs to spark needed
infrastructure financing, the
JEDC is not only reviewing
the list of prospects that
have thus far expressed
interest in the new development park, but also reaching out to existing industries
and the general public.
“We have in our existing
industrial park some really
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ith land that will
become Jackson’s newest
development park getting
ever closer to being ready
for construction, Jackson
Economic Development
Corp. officials are working several potential angles
they hope will lead them to
the park’s first cornerstone
industrial tenant.
“When we acquired the
land for the new development park, we secured
three vital components of
a successful and thriving
development,” said JEDC
President Clayton Lewis.
“There is space available for
retail, housing and — most
near and dear to the JEDC
— really, the last available
land for industrial development.”
The JEDC has always
been geared toward industrial development, said
coordinator Sue Pirsig,
even from its early days as
the Jackson Development
Corp. Securing more than
107 acres of land in north
Jackson late last year allows
the nonprofit corporation
dedicated to the promotion of industrial, commercial and other economic
development in the city of
Jackson to further advance
its mission.
“The focus has always
been job creation through
industrial attraction and retention,” Pirsig said. “That’s
our past, our present and
our future.”
Accordingly, while the
city of Jackson and Jackson
Economic Development
Authority pursue housing
development on a portion
of the land and others work
to attract retail business to
the north Jackson location,
JEDC officials are concerning themselves primarily
with landing industrial tenants.
“We have had a lot of
inquiries from businesses
looking for locations,” Pirsig said. “These range in
size from the very, very
small to the very large.”
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A year of progress for Sacred Heart Mercy Health Care Center
T
he past year has
been one of facility
improvement, technological advancement and
intensified specialty care at
Sacred Heart Mercy Health
Care Center in Jackson.
And, said administrator
Sister Mary Raphael Paradis, it’s only the beginning.
Last fall, the Fourth
Street care center received a
much-needed pitched steel
roof and, earlier this spring,
a new heating and air-conditioning system. Future plans
call for a remodeled front
entryway incorporating a
stained-glass window and a
new handicapped-accessible
entryway complete with
automatic door, in addition
to new flooring in certain
areas.
Sacred Heart Mercy has
also made technological
Sacred Heart Mercy
Health Care Center
Sister Mary Raphael
Paradis, administrator
803 Fourth St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3571
advances, launching a new
website, www.sacredheartmercy.net; establishing a
Facebook presence; and
enabling patients to access
their electronic medical
records.
“We’re trying to branch
out in terms of communication,” Paradis said. “Our
website offers health information and links, news and
contacts, and a link allowing patients to access their
medical records.”
In terms of care, Dr. Marie Paul Lockerd continues
to enjoy success as a medical
consultant for the Creighton
Model FertilityCare System,
a science-based take on
natural family planning, and
earlier this year launched an
outreach clinic in Winona.
Dr. Edith Mary Hart has
assumed duties as medical
director at Good Samaritan Society-Jackson. Sacred
Heart patients are also being offered supplemental
diabetic care, support and
instruction in a concerted
effort to both identify precursors of the condition earlier and enhance management of it upon diagnosis.
Sacred Heart Mercy Health Care Center
Health care for the entire family!
Front row: Sr. Mary Raphael Paradis, Administrator; Dr. Hart, and Dr. Lockerd.
Back row, Mary Lillegaard, LPN; Lori Schmit, RN; and Linda Miller, Receptionist.
Not pictured is Mary Fricke, Office Manager.
803 Fourth Street, Jackson, MN • 507-847-3571 • www.sacredheartmercy.net
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Schrader Computer Services has you covered from start to finish
S
chrader Computer
Services in Jackson
is the area’s onestop shop for computer
sales, setup and service.
“We sell it, install it, network it — the whole works
if the customer wants,”
said Dave Schrader, who
owns and operates the Main
Street business with wife
Sue. “From start to finish
and everything in between,
we have you covered.”
That includes repair of
nonfunctioning PCs and
Macs, as well as malware
and virus removal, if necessary.
“The service business
has just been booming,”
Schrader said. “We can
work on it at the shop, or
I’ll make a service call to the
home or business. Either
way, we’ll get it fixed.”
Retail business has been
Schrader Computer
Services
Dave and Sue Schrader,
owners
515 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3947
good too, Sue Schrader said,
and the inventory continues
to grow. The downtown location carries desktop and
laptop computers and the
latest in hardware options,
including monitors, towers, hard drives, speakers,
keyboards, routers, hubs
and mice.
“We’re getting in new
computers regularly,” Sue
Schrader said. “We cur-
rently have a wide assortment of laptops in stock and
can order in just about any
desktop model there is.”
The in-stock laptop inventory ranges from basic
to top of the line.
“Something for every
need,” said Dave Schrader.
And the Schraders’ business supply line continues
to grow.
“We keep adding items
and can get in anything,”
Dave Schrader said. “Furniture, pads for the floor,
paper products, ink, printers, toner — you name it.”
Even as good as business
has been lately, the Schraders are still able to fit in
quality time with their faithful Newfoundland store
mascot “Bear,” who spends
most days down at the store.
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515 2nd Street • Jackson Minnesota
The Shed in Lakefield: You chill while they grille
T
hose looking for a
place to chill while
some of the best
food around hits the grill
need look no farther than
The Shed in Lakefield.
Known for its lineup of
nightly specials and selection of beer and cocktails,
The Shed is the place to go
for food and fun.
“We’re a family-atmosphere sports bar,” said
Lynda Lu Rademacher,
who owns and operates The
Shed with husband Gordy.
“This is the place to come,
relax and enjoy a great meal
and a cold drink — with or
without the kids.”
The Shed’s Twofer Tuesdays, Wing Ding Wednesdays, Thursday night tacos
and margaritas and steakor-shrimp Fridays continue
The Shed
Gordy and Lynda Lu
Rademacher, owners
719 N. Highway 86
Lakefield
(507) 662-5133
to be popular, and specialty
pizzas remain among the
top menu items.
“We added a new pizza
— Hot Hen Pizza, topped
with our sweet heat wing
sauce, chicken, tomatoes,
bacon and Ranch — that’s
really taken off,” Rademacher said.
The Shed’s signature
chislic is also a hot item, as
is Lynda Lu’s homemade
lasagna, which is offered periodically as a lunch special.
The Shed is also a hub
of entertainment, featuring electronic pull tabs and
hosting live music, karaoke
and golf tournaments, in-
cluding its annual tournament Aug. 24 at Emerald
Valley in Lakefield and the
Lily Putt tournament Sept.
14 in Spirit Lake, Iowa. A
tailgate party in conjunction with the Bears-Vikings
game is planned at the restaurant Sept. 15.
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Highway 86
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7 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday
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Mosley Incorporated is dedicated to providing the best service and
products to keep you and your family comfortable all year long. Our
dedication to the best in service, products and parts is second to none.
We are also a Lennox Premier Dealer which indicates that we uphold and
exceed the highest standards set forth by Lennox for their independent
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Ranger 900 is setting new
standard at Jackson Sports
T
he hottest thing in
side-by-side utility task vehicles
these days is the Polaris
Ranger 900 — the sleekestdesigned and most comfortable, powerful and energyefficient machine out there.
And Jackson Sports is the
region’s top outlet for the
UTV that is fast becoming
a local farmer favorite.
Introduced last fall, the
Ranger 900 quickly set a
new standard, said Phil
Handevidt, who owns Jackson Sports with his father,
Curt.
“It has a different frame,
a different body — everything,” he said.
The seating is more comfortable, the relocation of
the engine under the box
has made it quieter and
Jackson Sports
Curt Handevidt and
Phil Handevidt, owners
166 Industrial Park
Road, Jackson
(507) 847-3977
cab component mounting points are engineered
into every machine. And,
though the engine pumps
out incredible class-leading
torque and pulling power, it
is an industry leader in clean
emissions.
Since the introduction of
the 900, many area farmers who have come to rely
heavily on their UTVs to
get their work done have
upgraded, Handevidt said.
“There’s no question —
the 900 is the biggest and
best,” he said. “Starting
last fall, a lot of guys began
trading up and it has continued through the spring and
summer.”
In addition to Ranger
UTVs, Jackson Sports also
carries the Ranger RZR,
Polaris’ sport side-by-side,
as well as Polaris snowmobiles, sled accessories and
clothing.
Joining the Handevidts at
Jackson Sports are 17-year
service technician Mike
Prochaska, as well as fiveyear service tech Aaron
Ludwig and two-year tech
Zach Drahota.
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All models feature On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive (AWD) to maximize traction
Detailed customization with hundreds of rugged and reliable Polaris accessories
FIND YOURS TODAY AT:
Jackson Sports, LLC
507-847-3977 • 888-299-8151
www.jacksonsports.com
Curt Handevidt and Phil Handevidt, Owners
Industrial Park • Jackson, MN
Warning: The Polaris RANGER and RZR are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers must be at least 12 years old and tall
enough to grasp the hand holds and plant feet firmly on the floor. All SxS drivers should take a safety training course. Contact ROHVA at www.rohva.org or (949) 255-2560 for additional information.
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paved surfaces. Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Check local laws before riding on trails. ©2012 Polaris Industries Inc.
Engine Overhauls
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Lewis Chiropractic glad to play
a part in community’s growth
L
ewis Chiropractic
Center of Jackson
stands as a shining
example of how local industrial growth has a positive
trickle-down effect on the
entire community.
Today, a little more than a
year after Dr. Clayton Lewis
became certified to provide
Web-based drug screening
through top national firm
eScreen, the 30-year Jackson chiropractor counts as
clients nearly all of Jackson’s
thriving industrial park, as
well as a handful of other
area businesses.
“What’s good for Jackson’s industrial park is good
for Jackson’s business community,” Lewis said. “Right
now, things are rolling for
our industrial park, and
other businesses across the
community are feeling the
effects of that.”
A certified provider of traditional drug screening for
the past half-dozen years,
Lewis said the eScreen certification has opened new
doors of opportunity for
him and his practice. As the
Your
lone provider of the service in Jackson County and
beyond, Lewis has carved
out a regional niche as a
provider of the high-tech
pre-employment and work
comp-related screenings.
The Web-based drug
screens generally take about
10 to 15 minutes to complete, are totally paperless
and can report negative tests
to the prospective employer
almost immediately, Lewis
said. Testing and analysis
take place at Lewis Chiropractic Center’s Highway 71
location, the same spot from
which Lewis continues to offer family chiropractic care
services, DOT and school
sports physicals and customfit orthotics.
Lewis Chiropractic
Center
Dr. Clayton R. Lewis,
owner
711 Third St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4390
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Heron Lake, MN
(507) 793-2624
Left to right: Vicki Smith, Dr. Clayton Lewis,
and Paula Earhart
Call for an appointment today!
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507-847-4390 • 800-404-4390
Jackson Federal remains proud of local focus
W
hile Jackson
Federal Savings
and Loan Association’s niche has always
been home loans with a local emphasis, the 121-yearold hometown institution
also prides itself on offering
an extensive line of financial
products and services.
Founded for the near-express purpose of providing
residential loans, Jackson
Federal still does most of its
lending within the realm of
home mortgages. And, unlike most commercial banks
that sell their home loans to
the secondary market, Jackson Federal holds virtually
all of its mortgages in house.
“A full 99.9 percent of the
residential loans we make
we hold here,” said Rocky
Sieler, president and CEO.
“We find people like to keep
their home loans local and
be able to maintain that
level of personal service.”
That’s just one of the differences between Jackson
Federal as a savings and
loan association and a typical commercial bank.
“Owned by local depositors, not stockholders, we
are the only locally owned
and operated financial institution in the community,”
Sieler said. “Our entire
business line is tailored to
the needs of local customers.”
Among the banking products and services Jackson
Federal offers are checking, money market, savings,
health savings and indi-
vidual retirement accounts,
as well as certificates of
deposit.
And, Sieler said, Jackson
Federal is happy to give
back.
“This past year, we’ve
donated over $30,000 to
40 nonprofit organizations
and efforts,” Sieler said.
“The support the community gives us allows us to
give back.”
Jackson Federal
Savings and Loan
Association
Rocky Sieler, president
414 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4714
“A Community Service Since 1892”
Osterberg Funeral Homes focus on facility upgrades, additions
I
mprovements to existing facilities and the
addition of new, an
expansion of well-received
public-service programming and new ways to remember loved ones have
marked a busy year for
Osterberg Funeral Homes.
Just completed are improvements to the exterior of, as well as a new
arrangement room within
the Jackson funeral home.
Tracy Osterberg said the
new space offers families a
comfortable place to meet
with funeral directors.
“It allows a little more privacy in a more relaxed and
intimate setting,” she said.
And joining the Jackson
and Lakefield locations recently was the Heron Lake
funeral home, purchased by
John Osterberg earlier this
summer.
“We are planning some
updates there as well,” Tra-
cy Osterberg said.
Also in the works is an
expansion of a series of
well-received preplanning
seminars to Jackson, Osterberg said.
“We’ve held the seminars
in Lakefield and Heron Lake
previously, and they’ve gone
over very well,” she said.
Osterberg said previous sessions have featured law enforcement officers discussing senior identity theft and
scams, attorneys touching
on estate planning, the local
veterans service officer outlining veteran benefits and
an insurance agent talking
about funeral preplanning
and protection.
And funeral director Jessica Carlson said Osterberg
Funeral Homes now offer a print of a loved one to “Life to remember loved ones,”
selection of memorial jew- Gems,” stones crafted from Carlson said, “and they
elry, ranging from metal the ashes of the deceased. have resonated with many.”
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complete funerals,
cremations and memorial
services, helping you
handle all the details of
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arrangements with the
utmost care and dignity.
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Front row from the left,
April McDonald and Anja Carlson.
Back, Bridget Kolander-Gilbert,
Erika Schultze, Chris Chonko,
Lynn Harberts, Michael Gilbert
and Rhilynn Luhmann-Reyes.
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Mindy Goyne, Savannah Goyne,
Hanna Fransen, Carolyn Dickey,
James Schubert and Christina Ziegler.
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and surrounding area for 20 years.
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Now Open at 11:00 a.m.
Monday–Saturday
for lunch
Sundays at noon
105 Sherman St. • Jackson
847-4595
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Jackson
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TSE: Proud to be growing in Jackson
WE ARE GROWING!
TSE’s building expansion is nearly complete!
WE ARE HIRING!
We will train you! No experience necessary!
Full-time positions are available!
TSE is a problem-solving supplier
of cable assembly and precision
interconnection systems for some of the
largest Fortune 500 companies. Since its
founding in 1972, TSE has strategically
built upon its depth of design experience
and creative proficiency to meet tough
challenges head-on with the highest
standards of engineering.
Reflecting the stringent emphasis on
efficient productivity, the Jackson plant
specializes in molded cable assemblies for the medical electronics and instrumentation
industries. To supplement domestic production, TSE has developed Pacific Rim
manufacturing facilities, providing effective access to TSE quality-engineered cables for
users of higher-volume designs at competitive prices.
We are recognized by our customers as providing some of the highest quality
products in the industry. We provide exceptional in-house training and are pioneers
in implementing the industry’s most advanced level of workmanship standards — the
IPC/WHMA A-620. As a result, TSE is certified to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003
standards.
TSE’s products are routinely used in
some of the most advanced procedures
medical science has to offer, such as
implantable defibrillators and pacemakers,
deep-brain stimulation and cardiac
mapping. Our customers develop the
technology to make the world a healthier
place to live, and TSE is proud to be
counted on to help them connect it all
together.
How do we do it? Through our
employees. Their high standards of
performance and commitment ensures
our customers’ needs are met. We are
happy and proud to be a part of the
Jackson community.
TSE is THE place you want to work. We
offer competitive wages and a full benefit
package including medical, dental, 401(k),
disability insurance, tuition reimbursement
and more. Contact HR Generalist —
applications welcomed.
177 Industrial Parkway • Jackson, MN 56143 • (507) 847-5441
TSE has a great team of employees in Jackson!
Front row (left to right): Crystal Stene-Blackmore (Nelson), Kanitta Keovongsa, Ann Louangsaphakdy, Melissa Front row (left to right): John Marker, Mary Poynter, Amanda Theobald, Rebecca Galer, Korakanh Singvongsa,
Griebel, DaVonna Klink, Michael Szafryk. Second row (left to right): Alex Bennett, Cheryl Eves, Nancy Gazda, Pam Sheila Smedsrud, Paul Clymer. Second row (left to right): Joe Mortenson, Scott Jensen, Mary Shade, Erik Worth,
Sathe. Back: Nils Carlson.
Tucker Polz, Don Maras, Cody Stene. Not pictured: Carolyn Kolander, Stacey Peter.
Front row (left to right): Bunmar Sornsenaa, Brynne Anderson, Jessica Petro, Tom Kooistra. Third row (left to right): Front row (left to right): Brian Kocak, Lawson Cline, Renae Vetter, Kristi Adrian, Jane Holmen, Jody Sonnabend.
Keith Theobald, Lori Hatten, Mike Ingbritson, Kim Dirks, Noah Carlson. Not pictured: Peggy Kranz, Amber Egdorf. Second row (left to right): Brad Harris, Jared Ackermann, Greg Sokoloski, Cole Dodds, Gary Roberts, Greg Staebler.
Front row (left to right): Jane Stegelman, Lottie Somnis, Joy Keosaykham, Phootisuk Souksawan, Sandy ChantonKhemphomma. Second row (left to right): Harley Williams, Tyler Poulson, Erica Smith, Miranda Stahn, Aaron
Guisinger. Third row (left to right): Carl Olson, Talon Nelson, Travis May, Dave Olson Jr., Erik Ensrud, Tyler
Koenigs. Not pictured: Chastity Neu.
Front row (left to right): Peggy Young, Mona Jellison, Alyssa Phommajack. Second row (left to right): Angela Sawatzky,
Jacque Schlemmer, Dani Breaman, Nicole Dorman, Jennifer Lohse, Paula Scott, Sheila Bettin. Third row (left to
right): Shelly Konradi, Debbie Fetcho, Mary Landgren, Eileen Nesmoe, Penny Jagodzinske, Beth Priest, Terry Prom,
Denise Nepp, JoAnn Claude, Justin Buteau. Not pictured: Stephanie Tewes.
Front row (left to right): Nancy Buhler, Kristen Murray, Jenna Zamrow, Cindy Barlow, Heather Weber, Kathy
Carlson. Second row (left to right): Mickala Ingbritson, Heidi Kintzi, Kirsten Vilaysone, Diane Schile, Thongkham
Phengkhamphet, Blake Westman, Greg Sauter. Third row (left to right): Jeanne McCarthy, Tammy Somnis, Derek
Allen, Darlys Panka, Jennifer Gerthe. Not pictured: Tracy Dorschner, Michelle Gonnerman.
Front row (left to right): Amberly Wolle, Deb Lee, Jennifer Bounsavong, Marian Herrig, Sandra Navarrete, Danica
Carlblom, Tami Knutson-Engler, Ashley Dorman. Second row (left to right): Linda Suchan, Pam Jagodzinske, Linda
Murray, Ona Anderson, Roxie Ewing, Lupita Barajas Alonso, Jen Lockwood, Katie Burnham. Third row (left to
right): Tim Kolander, Pam Benda, Pat Hummel, Ryan Mayne-Wall, John Clark Jr., Darlene Lunz. Not pictured:
Oravanh Souksavath.
Front row (left to right): Nicolle Eytcheson, Cheryl Brooks, Judy Dostal. Second row (left to right): Rachelle Paplow,
Lori Anderson, Jennifer Pettiecord, Pat Voss. Third row (left to right): Jessica Thompson, Aaron Sellers, Kari Kell, Front row (left to right): Reenie Steen, Christina Ziegler, Diana Schaffer, Lisa John, Terry Larson. Second row (left
Andrew Peterson.
to right): Bill Pettiecord, Joel Austin, Jordan Hanisch, Jonathan Naveumxay. Not pictured: Chance Putnam.
Front row (left to right): Carol Kazemba, Lorraine Harter. Second row (left to right): Brandy Filter, Jamie Janssen, Front row (left to right): Stacey Dunker, Barb Perkins, Emily Schoenrock, Cassie Nichols, Krista Ziemer, Dillon
Nicole Mohning, DeAnn Hall, Kathy Enderson. Third row (left to right): Hakim Gasim, Alex Tewes. Not pictured: Kolander. Second row (left to right): Deb Ozuturk, Laura Haase, Tammy Williams. Not pictured: Crystal Sillman,
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Countryside Plumbing and
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C
ountryside Plumbing and Heating
is not only able
to handle every aspect of
any plumbing and heating
project under the sun, but
owner Justin Storm and his
skilled crew can also save
you money in the process.
With the recent addition
of master plumber Stan
Sater to the Countryside
team, Stormy says there is
no job they can’t handle.
“Our new master plumber is certified and tested,
able to perform all the work
only those with that designation can do,” Stormy
said. “We can 100 percent
cover every inch of every
plumbing and heating job
out there, from residential
to commercial.”
Over the past few years,
many of those jobs have
involved the installation
of energy-efficient heating
and cooling systems. And
it’s no wonder, Stormy said,
what with all the company
and utility rebates available
these days for that type of
technology.
“People may not realize the number of rebates
available right now for highefficiency equipment,” he
said. “We always make sure
we’re on top of what’s available, from where and for
what types of equipment, so
we can have those options
available to present to the
customer.”
The money able to be
saved through these programs can really add up.
“Rebates from utilities
can amount to between
$1,800 and $2,200 back
after the installation of a
complete furnace and airconditioning system or furnace and pumps,” he said.
“Another customer cashback program that’s out
there now is not a rebate,
but money that comes right
off the bill. That’s something I handle totally for the
customer. With these kinds
of programs out there, it really makes sense to consider
a high-efficiency system.”
As Stormy and his crew
pride themselves on keeping up with all the latest in
available rebates and cashback programs, so too do
they make sure they are on
top of the most cutting-edge
technology, training and
trends in the industry.
“We make an effort and
take the time to stay up on
changing technology and
what’s going on industrywide,” Stormy said.
One exciting technological trend that’s really taken
off with customers is smartphone-controlled heating
and cooling systems.
“It’s basically an app that
allows you to control the
thermostat from and get
notifications sent directly to
your smartphone,” Stormy
said. “It lets you know if
your house or building is
too cold in the winter or too
hot in the summer — and
then lets you turn the temperature up or down right
on the phone — or if you
have leaks or other problems. It’s amazing technology. We think it’s important
to keep up with all of that,
so we can better serve our
customers.”
With a skilled team able
to handle any project from
start to finish, a drive to
keep up with all the latest
rebate offerings and technology and a booming local
economy, Stormy said the
past year has been a busy
one for Countryside Plumbing and Heating.
“Things are really rolling
around here,” he said. “The
agriculture sector is strong
and there’s plenty of optimism for the future. We’re
just really grateful to our
customers for their support
and look forward to serving
the area now and for years
to come.”
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W
ith an extensive selection of
grocery, household and convenience items
and a café widely regarded
for its tasty home-cooked
meals, P J’s Mini Mart
remains a Heron Lake favorite more than a quartercentury after Paul and Jean
Leopold first started the
business.
The Leopolds opened
the gas station and convenience store back in 1987.
Three years later, they added the café. Since then, the
business has developed
into a true hub of Heron
Lake, with folks streaming through the doors of
the store for groceries and
household items, frozen
foods, beer, pop and snacks
and a steady crowd dropping by the café for burger
baskets, broasted chicken,
soups, sandwiches and softserve ice cream. There’s a
regular coffee crowd in the
morning, Paul says, with
plenty of folks swinging in
for daily noon specials —
including the hugely popular Sunday specials — and
the café has recently begun
offering evening specials
as well.
Paul oversees the gas station and convenience store,
while Jean — who has extensive culinary experience
— manages the café. About
a decade ago, Jean took her
homemade cooking on the
road, starting a catering service that has proven popular
for banquets, parties, weddings with the help of their
daughter, Mistie, and other
special events.
“It’s been good,” Paul
said of his and Jean’s 26
years and counting. “Our
four kids all helped when
growing up and really made
this a family business.”
P J’s Mini Mart
Paul and Jean Leopold,
owners
891 First Ave.
Heron Lake
(507) 793-2651
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hen health issues
arise, often the
last thing people
think of is their teeth.
But local dentist Dr. Deb
Christopher says the health
of the mouth should not be
an afterthought.
“If there are other health
issues, it is important teeth
and the mouth in general be
examined and cared for as
part of the whole health picture,” said Christopher, who
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has practiced on Jackson’s
Main Street for nearly 19
years. “High blood pressure
and heart situations can affect the mouth. Diabetes can
affect the mouth. Even pregnancy can have an effect.”
For those with diabetes,
Christopher recommends
cleanings and checkups
three times per year.
“Normally, the American
Dental Association recommends two cleanings per
year,” she said. “But for patients with diabetes, it is recommended they get cleanings and checkups three
times a year, as diabetes
affects the gums and teeth.
Many insurance plans will
cover these, but it’s important to check to make sure.”
Pregnant women should
pay close attention to their
teeth as well, Christopher
said, and she recommends
fluoride treatments. Fortunately, recent advances in
fluoride technology have
made the treatments far
easier to receive than in
the past.
“It used to be a gel, and
then the patient wouldn’t
be able to eat or drink for
a half hour after,” she said.
“Today, it’s painted on and
there is no problem with eating or drinking immediately
after.”
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visit www.christopherdental.com.
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DDS
302 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3317
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Three years after being
honored as the most innovative newspaper in Minnesota, the Standard racked
up yet another handful of
awards from the Minnesota
Newspaper Association —
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hough the business
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the honor, judges commentof bottled water
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ed on the breadth of inforat local business
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out” the Standard’s sports
Culligan in Jackson the
403 Main St.
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week in and week out.
Standard staff members
(507) 662-5555
were also honored for excel-
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past several years, manager
Trevor Nau says more and
more residential customers are tapping into quality
water services today than
ever before.
“It’s everything from us
delivering softener salt to
people having a cooler in
their home to us installing
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Since Culligan Dealers are independently operated, offers and participation may vary.
a complete in-house reverse
osmosis system,” said Nau.
“People are really taking
an interest in the quality of
their drinking water.”
Culligan’s softener salt
delivery service has proven
popular, Nau said, with
not only the area’s senior
citizens, but even with other
folks who just can’t seem to
find the time.
“We’ll deliver the salt —
it doesn’t even have to be a
Culligan softener — carry it
wherever it needs to go and
dump it in,” Nau said. “How
often we come depends on
several factors, including
use and water hardness. We
monitor all that.”
Nau sees other folks concerned with the quality of
their drinking water installing water coolers in their
homes.
“Coolers can be rented or
purchased,” he said. “The
coolers can pour room-temperature water for cooking,
cold water for drinking,
even hot water if desired.”
The bottled water the
coolers pour has been filtered through Culligan’s
trademarked reverse osmosis process.
“It takes out the contaminants, the chlorine — everything,” Nau said, “leaving
pure H-2-0.”
That patented filtration
process is also now available
to residential customers
through the Culligan Good
Water Machine.
“It allows people to get
crystal-clear water right
out of their tap,” Nau said.
“We’re talking deliciously
pure water.”
newals directly to her and
she will handle everything.
She also offers a Fast Track
expedited title service.
“We’re here to be of service anytime in any way,”
Church said. “This is a local
business here to serve local
residents, and we appreciate everyone’s support.”
Culligan
Trevor Nau, manager
212 Second St.
Jackson
(507) 847-3920
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Jackson Machine proud to partner in growth
J
ackson’s industrial
scene is booming, and
Jody Stene of Jackson
Machine and Manufacturing
is proud to be playing a part.
“Jackson is a city on the
go,” said Stene, the area’s
resident expert machinist and 13-year owner of
the Riverside Drive shop.
“Industry has been good
for business and the entire
community.”
Stene is called upon regularly to assist some of Jackson’s largest businesses and
industries as they expand
and grow, and he says he is
happy to help.
That’s in addition to the
regular flurry of work that
seems to ebb and flow based
on the season.
“I’ve survived all the
seasons — fishing season,
camping season, spraying
season, first-lawn-mowingof-the-year season, hay-baling season, Sturgis season,”
he said. “Next will be harvest
season.”
Each brings in plenty of
folks with broken parts and
machines looking for Stene’s
magic touch.
“People bring stuff in and
say, ‘Fix it,’” Stene said with
a smile. “And so I do.”
But Stene’s reputation
for being able to repair and
create nearly anything is
not limited to the immediate area. That’s proven by a
client list that extends to the
far reaches of the country
and beyond.
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“Over the last year, I’ve
done work for people in
Wisconsin, the Dakotas,
Kansas, Missouri, Texas,
even some into Canada,”
Stene said. “Interstate 90 is
good for that.”
As is Stene’s propensity
to strike up conversation
with anyone and everyone
anywhere and everywhere
he goes.
“I just talk to a lot of people,” he said. “Sometimes it
leads to work; sometimes it
leads to a new friend. Either
way, it’s good.”
Jackson Machine and
Manufacturing
Jody Stene, owner
701 Riverside Drive
Jackson
(507) 847-5172
F
ireworks will again
cap this year’s Alpha Appreciation
Days community celebration, but in a much bigger
way.
“This will be the third
year we’ve had fireworks,”
said Linda York, Alpha city
clerk and one of the organizers of Alpha Appreciation Days, “but this year’s
show will be the biggest
and best one yet. It’s always
a nice way to wrap up the
celebration.”
The fireworks will begin
at dusk on Saturday, Aug.
24, a fitting end to two days
of action-packed fun.
The celebration begins
Friday, Aug. 23, with burg-
City of Alpha
Linda York, clerk
145 Main St. S.
Alpha
(507) 847-3557
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transportation service.
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• Bart Mueller
• John Myers
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Church and allow her to
assist with state-mandated
license and registration
needs, including new registrations, title transfers,
license plates, tab renewals
and DNR transactions for
watercraft, snowmobiles,
ATVs and off-road bikes,
a small filing fee stays right
here in the county supporting a local business. When
folks renew online or by
mail, that fee heads out
of town, never to be seen
again.
And Church ensures her
service is just as convenient
Jackson County
Deputy Registrar
Kim Church,
deputy registrar
114 Third St.
P.O. Box 261
Jackson
(507) 847-4749
as alternative means, if not
more. Her office is open
Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
by appointment. She encourages folks to mail re-
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ers, brats and a beer garden, all starting at 6 p.m.,
followed by the free street
dance on Main Street featuring musical favorite
“Roxbury,” beginning at
8:30.
Saturday opens with rummage sales across town. The
fun continues at 4 p.m.,
when a youth group-sponsored lunch stand begins
serving and games for kids
young and old fire up at
City Park.
“We’ll have the bounce
house set up again this year
and hopefully a new game
or two for the little kids to
enjoy,” York said.
The beer garden cranks
up again at 4, followed by
a grilled pork chop dinner
from 5 to 7:30 p.m., raffle
drawings throughout the
evening and karaoke by
Larry Clymer, all topped off
by the fireworks.
Funds raised by the youth
group’s activities benefit the
youth group’s efforts; all
other proceeds from Alpha
Appreciation Days activities benefit the Alpha Fire
Department.
Supplemental funding
will be provided by Jackson
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T
hough Jackson
County’s deputy registrar, Kim
Church, is always happy
to handle local customers’
complex title and registration requests, she says it’s
the more basic things she
does that help keep her
door open.
“Things like title transfers and dealing with lost
titles require some work
and expertise,” she said.
“But it’s the simpler things
— like basic vehicle registration renewals — that
help keep my office open
and available to assist with
those other items.”
Church said many people
don’t realize the deputy
registrar’s office in Jackson
is not a government agency,
but rather a local business
acting as an agent for the
state. Deputy registrars are
responsible for their own
operational budgets and are
not subsidized by the state.
So, when folks come to
Employees
Tim Cain
John Ingebrigtson
Linda York
Marilyn Plumhoff
Volunteer Fire Department
Members
John Ingebrigtson
Gary Beseke
Mike Christophel
Justin Warmka
Chad Pruess
Curt Endreson
Dave Doppenberg
Steve Church
Adam Weets
Tracy Mitchell
Lois Cain
Travis Cain
Kelly Mitchell
Matt Kusler
John Weseman
Dawn Weseman
Anthony VonOhlen
Grant Swanson
Progress for city both in front of, behind the scenes
A
recently completed fire hall and
airport hangar in
full operation, a city shop
in the process of being built
and a new development
park on the verge of taking
shape are very visible signs
of progress in the city of
Jackson.
What’s not so visible are
the many needed infrastructure improvements the city
is facing, said Jackson Mayor Wayne Walter — even
though upgrading the aging
water and sewer lines and
the streets under which they
run is as vital to the future
growth and development of
the city as anything.
“Some of the most important things we’ve done and
need to continue to do is
stuff that, frankly, isn’t that
pretty, but is about the most
important — and costly —
items we can do,” he said.
“It’s easy to see the new fire
hall and airport hangar. It’s
easy to see the new city shop
and the new development
park. But if we have crumbling infrastructure, all that
mean a whole lot.”
Infrastructure improvements are a “work in progress,” Walter said, with a
handful of projects being
tackled each year.
“We know which lines
and streets are most in need
of repair and upgrade and
those are the ones we’re
getting to first,” he said.
“The list is lengthy and the
costs are high, so we have to
look for ways to fund them.”
Walter said recent meetings with local legislators
have offered some hope
of help.
One way the city has
found funding assistance on
other projects is by teaming
up with the county. The under-construction city shop
— in actuality, a joint city-
county shop — is a prime
example, the mayor said.
“We’ll continue to look
for ways to partner with the
county,” Walter said. “It just
really makes sense for us
and them.”
Walter pointed to the
current relationship with
the county sheriff’s office
as proof.
“We did get some static
over the elimination of the
police department and instead opting to contract law
enforcement services with
the sheriff’s office,” he said.
“But that has worked out
well and has proven to be a
really good move. I’m confident that current projects
being done with the county
and future projects will all
be for the better and, as we
go forward, we will attempt
to find more things to partner with them on.”
In the meantime, Walter
said, the city will continue
to work on infrastructure
improvement, while also
cooperating with other entities toiling to fill the city’s
new development park.
“We would like to see
things move into the new
development park — industry and retail, new businesses and restaurants,” he
said. “These are things we
need in order to get people
to live here. And we have
to have more housing. We
have all these employees
in the industrial park and
more coming. We need all
City of Jackson
Wayne Walter, mayor
Jennifer Bromeland,
administrator
80 W. Ashley St.
Jackson
(507) 847-4410
those people to live here
too.”
Also on the horizon, the
mayor said, are anticipated findings by a commit-
tee looking into possible
options for a community
center, as well as plans to
expand the runway at the
municipal airport.
“Things are really rolling
here in Jackson,” Walter
said. “We want to keep the
momentum going and keep
growing.”
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serves the community of
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western Jackson County, including Heron Lake
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Tri-County Implement expansion on
pace for December completion date
P
rogress is being
made on the construction of a new
Tri-County Implement location in north Jackson, a
facility that will also double
as a regional training center
for one of the largest John
Deere dealerships in the
country.
Matt Cronin, an owner
of Gettysburg, S.D.-based
C&B Operations, the parent company of Tri-County
Implement of Jackson, said
work on the new building
north of Interstate 90 continues at a feverish pace en
route to an early December
completion date.
“After a slow start because of the wet spring we
had, we are well on our way
to getting our new facility
up and ready,” Cronin said.
“We’ve really made some
great progress on construction here recently, and we
look forward to getting
moved in before the end of
this year.”
EXPANSION
CREATES
EFFICIENCIES, JOBS
Ground was broken on
the $4 million-plus John
Deere implement sales,
service and training facility
last summer, shortly after
C&B Operations finalized
the purchase of 18 acres
of land between I-90 and
County Road 34 from the
Jackson Economic Development Corp.
Cronin said initial plans
for Tri-County Implement
in Jackson called for only
a simple shop expansion at
the existing facility. However, he said, JEDC officials helped convince him
Jackson was just the spot for
a more significant expansion and regional training
center.
“The location of Jackson
right in the middle of our
Minnesota dealer group,
coupled with the size of
facility we were able to construct on the land, really al-
lowed us the opportunity to
do some extra things,” Cronin said. “When it’s completed, this will be the largest building we’ve put up
so far in our dealer group.”
Cronin said a state-ofthe-art shop, customerfriendly showroom, expansive parts storage area and
regional training center
will fill a facility more than
40,000 square feet in size,
which will replace the existing showroom and shop
along the west side of Highway 71 on Jackson’s north
edge. The new shop will be
truly cutting-edge, Cronin
said, increasing employee
safety and efficiency of operation; parts storage will
be greatly expanded; the
showroom will be designed
with an eye toward the
dealership of the future;
and the training center will
house high-tech, interactive classrooms in support
of several C&B Operations
dealerships in Minnesota.
The training center will
serve both C&B employees
Gathered at the site of the future Tri-County Implement sales, service and training
facility for the groundbreaking ceremony last summer are Kelly Artz (from left), C & B
Operations regional manager; Thad Shively, inventory manager for C & B Operations;
Jeff Buyck, integrated solutions manager for C & B Operations; Terry Helmers, manager
of Tri-County Implement in Jackson; Sandy Phillips, Jackson Economic Development
Corp. vice president; Eric Edlin, Jackson service manager/service technician; Matt
Cronin, president, CEO and owner of C &B Operations; Doug Bargfrede, Jackson parts
manager; Sue Pirsig, JEDC coordinator; Jackson Mayor Wayne Walter; and Kent Senf,
chief operating officer of C & B Operations.
and customers.
“In the past, we would
have to send our employees
to a training center in Minneapolis for several days,
requiring them to drive, stay
overnight and travel back,”
Cronin said. “It was a lot of
time and expense.”
When the new regional
training center in Jackson is
complete, Cronin said, employees from across C&B’s
Minnesota dealership
group will be able to travel
to Jackson and receive the
same training from John
Deere via interactive sessions delivered through
video conferencing.
“We think it’s a win-win
for everyone,” Cronin said.
“Our employees will be able
to be home at night after
getting the same exact training they would otherwise
— and more of it — all the
while having more time on
location and the chance to
help our customers, as opposed to windshield time
driving to Minneapolis.”
And, as the pace of
technological change only
quickens, more and more
training will be required.
“The industry is advancing so far and so fast that
training is now so critical,”
Cronin said. “The Jackson
regional training facility will
really be at the center of all
of this.”
But the training is not just
for employees, Cronin said;
C&B customers deserve
only the best as well.
“The regional training
center in Jackson not only
allows us to train our employees more effectively
and efficiently, but also
allows us to be able to do
training for our customers,
especially from a systems
aspect,” he said. “We want
our customers to be able to
take advantage of all the
technology the machines
are capable of providing
and the training that accompanies that. It will just
be a really nice feature for
us to be able to offer, one
Work is progressing at the site of the future Tri-County Implement sales, service and training facility on Jackson’s
north edge. Matt Cronin, an owner of Gettysburg, S.D.-based C&B Operations, the parent company of Tri-County
Implement of Jackson, said he hopes the local crew can be moved into the new 40,000-square-foot building by the
end of this year.
that certainly will make the expanding, as they are in period of growth and ex- operation, and that is just
Jackson location a leader in Jackson, it’s not only good pansion,” Cronin said. “It’s so important to our future.”
for the community, it’s good good to see growth in the
Cronin attributes the
our dealership group.”
Though Cronin said it for the areas around the industry at a time when the trend to two things: The
is hard to pinpoint exactly community. This expansion majority of the economy strength of the ag economy
how many people will travel will have a regional impact, across the United States and the rapid technological
is struggling. Fortunately, advances the industry has
to Jackson for training over and we’re proud of that.”
Cronin said he is excited agriculture is an industry experienced and continues
the course of a year, he said
he is certain what effect the to begin a new chapter in that didn’t get as affected to experience.
“Our young people see a
expansion will have on the the growth of Tri-County as others by the recession.”
The Jackson expansion, future in production agrilocal workforce. With Jack- Implement and its partnercoupled with recent dealer- culture and have embraced
son poised to become the ship with Jackson.
“We’re so appreciative ship acquisitions, points to the technology that has
largest location in the entire
C&B Operations dealership of the community’s sup- C&B’s belief in the sustain- helped make that future so
group, additional employ- port and our customers’ able future of production bright,” Cronin said. “The
support,” he said. “If our agriculture, Cronin said.
bottom line is that young
ees will be required.
“We’re certainly bullish people are coming back
“We are looking for business weren’t growing,
more people,” Cronin said. we wouldn’t need a larger on the future of ag,” he said. to farm — the legacy and
“There will be jobs spring- facility. But it is, and this “Otherwise, we wouldn’t be future of the family farm
is intact.
ing up as a result of this expansion will allow us to doing what we’re doing.”
One indicator of a bright
more easily handle growth
“That gives me as much
expansion.”
Cronin said he is proud and be able to take better future is the return of the faith in the industry as anyyounger generation to the thing.”
C&B Operations can con- care of our customers.”
farm — something that
tribute to the growth hapwasn’t happening even a
pening in the Jackson area JACKSON PART OF
Tri-County
decade ago.
at the present time.
Implement
“Ten years ago, you just
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jobs it will create will have
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said. “Now, more youth are
beyond,” he said. “When for C&B Operations.
businesses are growing and
“Obviously we’re in a coming back to the farm
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ELEMENTARY
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• Small class sizes with a 10:1
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• Departmentalized instruction
• Interactive technology
• Indoor swimming pool
• Enrollment: Grades 7–12, 215
• Small class sizes with a 12:1
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We love. Because he first loved us
For 114 years, Immanuel Lutheran Church has supported Christian
education in Lakeϔield through Immanuel Lutheran School at
620 Bush St. As in the past, today we share the love of Jesus
Christ through word and action as we continue to provide a great
education as an alternative to public education.
Immanuel Lutheran School is blessed with an experienced faculty who continues
to stay current on best practices in education through professional development
opportunities. Immanuel also continues to change and tweak its curriculum to ensure
a rigorous academic program so that our students enter high school prepared to excel.
How Has Immanuel Shown Progress?
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
• Expanded program to include 3-year-old preschool
• Extended 4-year-old pre-kindergarten to three full days
• Hired an experienced preschool teacher/director who is passionate about
math and literacy
• Expanded kindergarten from three days per week to �ive days per week
 IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY
• Installed a Smartboard in grades 7 and 8
• Purchased a set of iPads to be used in all classrooms
• Upgraded the Wi-Fi to be accessible to numerous devices
 FACILITIES
• Installed new bleachers in the Activity Center
• Fresh paint in hallways, Activity Center, and many classrooms
• New signage outside to direct visitors
• Installed three new furnaces
• Installed new Zip Line on playground
 CURRICULUM
• Implemented Shurley English, which is very strong in grammar and writing
• Implemented Saxon Math, which does a great job with reinforcing learned
concepts
• Implemented SWR (Spell to Write and Read); this is a fundamental phonicsbased program that teaches the 70 phonemes and the exceptions with which
the students can spell, write, and read more than one thousand of the most
common words in English
Thousands of people who call or at one time called Jackson County their home have
gone through Immanuel Lutheran School. It is great that some things never change!
Having a great school with such a rich history is a treasure worth celebrating.
Immanuel Lutheran School continues to be open to all. There is still time to enroll.

Immanuel Lutheran School will gladly enroll new students for the
2013–14 school year. Contact the school ofϔice at (507) 662-5860.
Immanuel
Lutheran School
620 Bush Street, Lakefield, MN
(507) 662-5860
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